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Billy Pierce
End of peak
left-hander pitched a perfect game since Lee Richmond in 1880, but only one AL left-hander (Mel Parnell in 1956) pitched even a no-hitter between 1931 and 1962. Although disappointed by the near miss, Pierce praised his teammates for their defensive work, saying, "Give Luis plenty of credit. And Sherm really mixed 'em up beautifully. The big thing is that we won." At a Capitol lunch with several White Sox players during the following year's pennant race, Vice President Richard Nixon told Pierce that he had watched the game on television, saying, "I'm a Washington fan, but that was one night
Battle of Port Midi
The main battle & Insurgency
January 2016, the loyalists captured Port Midi after reported heavy fighting, but despite losing Port Midi, the Houthis, along with a battalion of troops loyal to former president Ali Abdullah Saleh, still maintain control over a long stretch of the coastline. Insurgency After the recapturing of Midi by the Hadi loyalists, the Saudi Arabia soldiers constructed a base of operations, but an attack conducted by popular committees and Houthi fighters in January 27, 2016 left at least 3 Saudi fighters dead. A week later in 5 of February 2016, Houthi snipers ambushed Saudi troops killing 9 of them. The attackers
Battle of Long Tan
A Company and 3 Troop fight through
the cavalry crashed into their flank. Recovering rapidly though, they returned a heavy volume of machine-gun fire, covering their casualties as they were dragged to the rear. Platoon Sergeant Frank Alcorta had been travelling on top of the overcrowded carrier and was forced to jump clear to avoid being hit. Dinham ordered the rear door open and the remainder of the men in the APC—consisting of platoon headquarters and one section—disembarked to protect him. Moving into extended line, they advanced, engaging the VC and causing heavy casualties. The spontaneous assault caught them by surprise, adding to their growing disorder. However,
Battle of Cold Harbor
Military situation
an innovative assault attempt by Col. Emory Upton against the Mule Shoe showed promise. Grant used Upton's assault technique on a much larger scale on May 12 when he ordered the 15,000 men of Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock's corps to assault the Mule Shoe. Hancock was initially successful, but the Confederate leadership rallied and repulsed his incursion. Attacks by Maj. Gen. Horatio G. Wright on the western edge of the Mule Shoe, which became known as the "Bloody Angle," involved almost 24 hours of desperate hand-to-hand fighting, some of the most intense of the Civil War. Supporting attacks by Warren
Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Background and formation
of Columbia University. By that point, ASEER had already created a corporation named 'American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies, Inc. (AAASS)'. They did so, in 1948, so as to have an "owner" (but was merely a “legal umbrella”) so that they would be permitted to print their journal in the State of New York—that year is still considered the Association's official date of establishment. Together, ASEER and JCSS coordinated the June 1, 1960 launch of a full-fledge national professional membership organization under the existing AAASS name. This new AAASS combined the activities of both the JCSS’s Russian Studies subcommittee
Bello, Antioquia
Communication
television, the three local channels – Telemedellín, Channel U and Televida, (which cover the Valle de Aburrá), a regional channel Teleantioquia, and five national channels: two private – Caracol and RCN, and three public – Canal Uno, Señal Institucional and Señal Colombia. In addition the TVN Channel of the Cable Bello Television Cable System, reaches approximately 80,000 thousand homes. Subscription TV companies offer their own channels. The city has a variety of AM and FM stations, with both local and national coverage, most of which are managed by Caracol Radio or RCN Radio, although there are other independent stations such as
Assyrian folk/pop music
Modern Assyrian Music
the conservatory in Baghdad. There were church hymns and folklore songs with a musical company on the records. Albert Rouel Tamras releases his first records in Baghdad in 1966 on Bashirphone label owned by Jameil Bashir an Assyrian Iraqi oud and violin soloist. Singing in the background with Albert are Biba and Sargon Gabriel, two singers who would later become notable figures in modern Assyrian music in the US. Contemporaneously, Evin Agassi was also making music in Iran during the 1950s and 1960s. From the 1970s and onward, Assyrian music started to incorporate elements from Western popular music, such as
Andromache (play)
Background & Plot synopsis
life and the life of her child, Andromache hides the child and seeks refuge in the temple of Thetis (who was the mother of Achilles). Plot synopsis Clinging to the altar of the sea-goddess Thetis for sanctuary, Andromache delivers the play's prologue, in which she mourns her misfortune (the destruction of Troy, the deaths of her husband Hector and their child Astyanax, and her enslavement to Neoptolemos) and her persecution at the hands of Neoptolemos' new wife Hermione and her father Menelaus, King of Sparta. She reveals that Neoptolemos has left for the oracle at Delphi and that she has
Avenida Corrientes
Villa Crespo & Chacarita
1948 Leopoldo Marechal novel, Adán Buenosayres, takes place; Marechal also wrote Historia de la Calle Corrientes in 1937. The neighborhood is home to the Atlanta football club. The barrio was home to tango great Osvaldo Pugliese. Chacarita Corrientes ends at the Estación Federico Lacroze train station next to Parque Los Andes, where fairs where held until September 2005. Just west of the park is La Chacarita Cemetery; the largest in Argentina. The cemetery is at times referred to colloquially and in tango lyrics as La Quinta del Ñato (a lunfardo term referring to a person's last dwelling).
Belle Mont
History & Architecture
house museum. Architecture Considered by architectural scholars to be a clear example of Thomas Jefferson's influence upon the architecture of the early United States, Belle Mont is one of only a few surviving examples of Jeffersonian architecture in the Deep South. Built in red brick, it features a raised, two story central section with flanking one-story wings. The side wings project toward the rear in a U-shape, forming a semi-enclosed rear courtyard.
Battle of Long Tan
Lessons learned and subsequent operations
delayed because no prepacked ammunition was available. This also changed, while rounds would also be supplied loaded in magazines for quick use. The VC had also used 60 mm mortars, but they were no longer standard equipment for Australian rifle companies, and although battalions were issued 81 mm mortars they were controlled by Support Company. Such weapons would afford integral fire support in situations where their opponents had closed within the safety distance of the artillery, and consideration was given to their re-issue. Yet the added weight would limit the ability of sub-units to patrol and M-79 grenade launchers were issued instead,
Badnjak (Serbian)
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War I, soldiers of the Kingdom of Serbia developed the custom of laying a badnjak on a fire in their barracks. In the succeeding Kingdom of Yugoslavia, the military badnjak ceremony was further elaborated and standardized in army service regulations, but the tradition ended at the outbreak of World War II. Since the early 1990s, the Serbian Orthodox Church has, together with local communities, organized public celebrations on Christmas Eve in which the badnjak plays a central role. Parishioners festively cut the sapling to be used as the badnjak and take it to their church, where it is consecrated by
Betsy Bloomingdale
Lifestyle
of the place setting, the menu, the seating arrangement, and her outfit, so that guests would never dine on the same dishes or see her in the same gown twice. Bloomingdale published a book on entertaining and hosting, Entertaining With Betsy Bloomingdale: A Collection of Culinary Tips and Treasures From the World’s Best Hosts and Hostesses, in 1994. Her social circle included Nancy Reagan, Joan Collins, Joan Rivers, Lauren Bacall and Nan Kempner. Her friendship with Reagan began in the 1950s, and was so close that Bloomingdale became known as the "First Friend" during the Reagan presidency. She frequently provided fashion,
Badnjak (Serbian)
Interpretation
to warm themselves when they came to worship Thee, the divine infant, and thereby prefigured Thy salvation-bearing cross." Scholars regard the badnjak customs as practises inherited from the old Slavic religion. In the pre-Christian religion of the Serbs, as shown by Serbian scholar Veselin Čajkanović, there were trees seen as dwelling places of spirits or divinities. Čajkanović argues that there were also trees seen as divinities per se. He considers the badnjak as a convincing example of the latter. Salutations, prayers, and sacrifices such as grain, wine, and honey are offered to him (the name badnjak is of masculine gender in
Battle of Long Tan
12 Platoon attempts to link up with Buick
considered impossible. Instead, Townsend informed him an infantry company mounted in APCs would be dispatched as a relief force. Yet Jackson was reluctant to reduce the defences at Nui Dat, considering the attack a possible feint. Consequently, although Smith repeatedly pressed Townsend, there had been a delay of more than an hour from when the relief force was ordered to ready themselves until Roberts was allowed to move. Townsend finally ordered the relief force to move at 17:30, having received Jackson's approval. A Company, 6 RAR and 3 Troop had been on standby in the company lines and departed fifteen
Birth of the Cool
Davis's nonet
ideals of the nonet. Davis was able to secure a two-week engagement in September 1948 for the nonet opening for Count Basie at the Royal Roost in New York. For the band's book, Mulligan contributed six arrangements, Lewis three, Evans two, and composer John Carisi arranged his own composition, "Israel", for the band. On Davis's insistence, a sign was placed outside the Roost saying, "Arrangements by Gerry Mulligan, Gil Evans, and John Lewis," an unusual advertisement that highlighted the collaborative nature of the venture. The band played at the Roost from August 30 to September 18. For these live dates, Mike
Belarusian ruble
Monetary integration with Russia
presidency in 1994, Alyaksandr Lukashenka began to suggest the idea of integration with the Russian Federation and to undertake steps in this direction. From the beginning, there was also an idea of introducing a united currency for the Union of Russia and Belarus. Art. 13 of the 1999 "Treaty of Creation of the Union State of Russia and Belarus" foresaw a unified currency. Discussions about the Union currency has continued past the 2005 implementation goal set by both nations. Starting in 2008, the Central Bank of the Republic of Belarus announced that the ruble would be tied to the United
Billy Pierce
Peak years
a steal attempt); he staked the AL to a 4–0 lead, but the National League came back for a 6–5 win in 10 innings after scoring five runs off Whitey Ford in the seventh and eighth innings. Pierce ended the season with the league lead in ERA (although his record was just 15–10), with his mark of 1.97 being the lowest by a major league pitcher between Hal Newhouser in 1946 (1.94) and Sandy Koufax in 1963 (1.88); he led the major leagues by nearly two thirds of a run, with Ford having the next best mark at 2.63. Total
Be My Guest (short story)
Plot summary
and the voices stop.
Billy Felton
Sheffield Wednesday & Manchester City
England's opening goal, England finished with nine men, but managed to hang on to win the game 3–2. Once in the First Division, Felton lost his regular place to Tommy Walker who had been signed from Bradford City in March 1926. Although Felton remained at Hillsborough for three First Division seasons, his appearances were now infrequent and, in March 1929 he was transferred to Manchester City. In his six years with Wednesday, he made a total of 164 appearances in all competitions. Manchester City Felton spent three years at Maine Road in the First Division. In 1929–30 he was paired up
Bimal Minj
International
Bimal Minj International Minj was part of the India U20 team in 2005-06.
Bernhard Harms
Kiel Institute for the World Economy & Expulsion and death
University of Kiel). Over the years, Harms worked to build the university's name, attracting well established economists such as Jacob Marschak, Wassily Leontief, Adolph Löwe, Gerhard Colm, and Hans Philipp Neisser. The original mission of the Institute was to challenge the traditional scholar of nationally oriented political economy, and instead opting for a more international view on economic and political affairs. Expulsion and death After the electoral victory of the National Socialist German Workers Party in the March 1933 elections, Harms attempted to protect his Jewish colleagues from persecution. But on April 25, 1933, the Ministry of Culture enacted a
Achiemore, Durness
History
north of Daill is a more likely location of a promontory fort or monastery. The site has been heavily damaged by shelling and dating is difficult as a result.
Barbara Thoman Curtis
Career
While in Washington, she helped over 20 states establish their own political action committees and served as a lobbyist in addition to being a consultant and volunteer in several political races at the local and state level. Curtis returned to Illinois in 1976 and became active in her local community and the State Nurses Association. She was an early pioneer of the Nurse Lobby Days, which began after a meeting with four of her colleagues and Illinois' chief lobbyist. After publicly voicing an issue concerning the state of Illinois' welfare system in 1983, she was arrested. However, the charges were dropped
Anatole Fistoulari
Biography
to England and found himself in London for the rest of World War II. In 1943, he was appointed principal conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. During this period, he had a contract for 120 concerts, a great responsibility for the youthful conductor. His repertoire widened to include items like his father-in-law's Fourth Symphony in his busy concert schedule. In 1948, he became a British citizen. He conducted opera and concert schedules especially with either the London Philharmonic or London Symphony Orchestras. He conducted operas in New York and was a guest conductor in many countries. In 1956, he toured
Belarusian ruble
Third ruble, 2016–present & Commemorative issues
coins for general circulation for the first time. Seven denominations of banknotes (5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 rubles) and eight denominations of coins (1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 copecks, and 1 and 2 rubles) are in circulation on July 1, 2016. The banknotes have security threads and show 2009 as an issue date (the date of an unsuccessful attempt at currency reform). Their designs are similar to those of the euro. Commemorative issues Belarus is a large producer of commemorative coinage for the numismatic market, most particularly gold and silver bullion coins and non-circulating legal
Airey Neave
World War II
captain and to the permanent rank of captain on 11 April 1945. A temporary major at the war's end, he was appointed an MBE (Military Division) on 30 August 1945, and awarded the DSO on 18 October. As a result, the earlier award of the MBE was cancelled on 25 October. After his escape from the Germans, Neave was recruited as an intelligence agent for MI9. At MI9 he supported with equipment, agents, and money underground escape organizations, such as the Comet Line, in occupied Europe. The escape organizations helped downed Allied airmen and other Allied military personnel evade and escape
Battle of Fort Anne
Aftermath & Battlefield preservation
remote location render the story implausible, and the flags known to have been recovered bear no resemblance whatsoever to the United States flag. Battlefield preservation The American Battlefield Trust and its partners have acquired and preserved 160 acres (0.65 km²) of the battlefield.
A. Maharajan
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A. Maharajan Andipatti Maharajan is an Indian politician and is Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Andipatti (State Assembly Constituency) in the by-election in 2019.
Birmingham Municipal Bank headquarters
Universe of Sound
Ligeti and Stanley Kubrick, with two concerts, a free digital installation and family activity day. The exhibition took place over three weeks, showing what it is like to be part of the Philharmonia Orchestra, and provided a chance for people of any ability to have a go at conducting The Planets through an interactive installation. This gave the chance to explore the orchestra from the inside out using touch screens, movement-based interaction and planetarium-style full-dome projections.
Birth of the Cool
Davis's nonet
horn, and tuba. The two men looked to create pairings within the ensemble, Mulligan stating: "We picked instruments [with matching timbres] ... and one of each. We had a high section with a trumpet and the alto, we had a middle section with the trombone and the French horn, and a low section with the baritone and tuba. So we had those ... basic colors to work with." The omission of tenor saxophone was seen as highly unusual, as it was seen as one of the standard jazz instruments. Davis, Evans, and Mulligan then went about assembling the members of the
Big Apple (TV series)
Plot & Broadcast
Big Apple (TV series) Plot The story centers on two New York City Police Department detectives Mooney and Trout working with the FBI to solve a murder with ties to organized crime. A subplot involves Mooney's sister who is receiving hospice care for Lou Gehrig's Disease. Broadcast Big Apple was originally slated to compete with NBC's very popular medical drama series ER. Although 13 episodes were commissioned, only 8 aired before CBS canceled the show and replaced it with the newsmagazine 48 Hours in the 10pm (EST) Thursday time slot. In 2008, the series aired in syndication on Universal HD.
Bartolino da Padova
Life
wearing the garb of that order. Most likely he was in the employ of the Carrara family, since references to them appear in his music. There is a possibility he spent some time in Florence around 1389–1390. References to the Visconti family in his music have been variously interpreted: some scholars have suggested that he was away from Padua, and may have been working in support of Gian Galeazzo Visconti during the period of his campaign of conquest in northern Italy, which included Padua, while more recent scholars have attempted to refute this view, suggesting instead that the references may
Big Three (Atlanta Braves)
Big Three era
and John Smoltz capped it off with a scoreless 9th inning to lead the Braves to a 1-0 win over the Astros in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead heading home. The Braves went on to win Game 3 6-2 to advance to the NLCS. Greg Maddux pitched seven strong innings in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Arizona Diamondbacks, only surrendering two runs, but the Braves lost the game 2-0. Tom Glavine went seven innings in Game 2 and only give up one run while John Smoltz pitched a 1-2-3 9th inning to lead the Braves
Battle of Cold Harbor
June 4–12
pulled Breckinridge's division from Cold Harbor and sent it toward Lynchburg to parry Hunter. By June 12 he followed this by assigning Jubal Early permanent command of the Second Corps and sending them to the Valley as well. And he sent two of his three cavalry divisions in pursuit of Sheridan, leading to the Battle of Trevilian Station. However, despite anticipating that Grant might shift across the James, Lee was taken by surprise when it occurred. On June 12 the Army of the Potomac finally disengaged to march southeast to cross the James and threaten Petersburg, a crucial rail junction
Billy Beane
Early life & Playing career
gave up football to avoid an injury that could prematurely end his baseball career. Despite this, Stanford University tried to recruit Beane on a joint baseball–football scholarship as the quarterback who would replace then-sophomore John Elway for the Stanford Cardinal football team. Playing career The New York Mets, who had the first overall selection of the 1980 Major League Baseball Draft, were enamored of Beane's talent and considered choosing him with the first pick. Because many teams believed Beane would attend Stanford and not sign with a professional team, Beane fell to the 23rd pick, where he was taken by
Battle of Antietam
Cornfield
Gen. Truman Seymour, began advancing through the East Woods and exchanged fire with Colonel James Walker's brigade of Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina troops. As Walker's men forced Seymour's back, aided by Lee's artillery fire, Ricketts's division entered the Cornfield, also to be torn up by artillery. Brig. Gen. Abram Duryée's brigade marched directly into volleys from Colonel Marcellus Douglass's Georgia brigade. Enduring heavy fire from a range of 250 yards (230 m) and gaining no advantage because of a lack of reinforcements, Duryée ordered a withdrawal. The reinforcements that Duryée had expected—brigades under Brig. Gen. George L. Hartsuff and Col. William
Black Jack, Missouri
Geography & 2010 census
Black Jack, Missouri Geography Black Jack is located at 38°47′27″N 90°15′43″W (38.790799, −90.261885). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.60 square miles (6.73 km²), of which 2.59 square miles (6.71 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 6,929 people, 2,591 households, and 1,797 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,675.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,032.9/km²). There were 2,809 housing units at an average density of 1,084.6 per square mile (418.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 16.3% White,
Bernard N. Fields
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Bernard N. Fields Bernard Nathan Fields (March 24, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York — January 31, 1995, West Newtown, Mass.) was an American microbiologist and virologist. Fields was a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Fields was the Adele Lehman Professor and chairman of the department of microbiology and molecular genetics of Harvard Medical School and the head of division of infectious diseases at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Prior to that, he was on the faculty at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was also the editor in chief of Virology, and editor of the eponymously
Bispebjerg Hospital
A modern city hospital & A green oasis in the city
same time, has to provide special services for an even larger population. Among other things, that means that the hospital will have a larger catchment area, will be managing the shared emergency services, and is expected to be extended through extensive new building. See map over the future catchment area. A green oasis in the city Bispebjerg Hospital is situated on the hill Bispebjerg Bakke like a green oasis in the city. From the buildings there is a fine view over the city and the unique green gardens, which were laid out in 1913 when the hospital was built. The
Battle of Rossbach
Trap
range, they came within range of Prince Henry's infantry; disciplined Prussian volleys shredded the orderly Allied columns. Then Moller's artillery, reinforced by siege guns from Leipzig, tore some additional gaps. The leading ranks faltered; the following ranks crowded into them, goaded on by their officers. Prince Henry's infantry advanced, still firing. Finally, seemingly out of nowhere, Seydlitz brought his cavalry in a flanking attack, this time all 38 squadrons in a massed attack; their sudden and energetic appearance at the flank and rear caused havoc and despair among the already demoralized Reichsarmee units assembled there. Three regiments of
Automotive X Prize
Vehicle requirements
in less than 9 seconds. They must be able to brake from 60 to 0 mph in less than 170 feet (52 m), meet existing noise standards and use tires that meet automotive or motorcycle (alternative class only and only if the vehicle is otherwise eligible to be classified as a motorcycle) standards. Both must meet the same set of static and dynamic stability requirements. The mainstream vehicle must seat at least four adults with at least two side-by-side front seats, have at least 10 cubic feet (0.28 m³) of useful cargo space in one contiguous location not counting the passenger seats, accelerate
Batagor
Varieties
most batagor sellers also offer a variant served in clear broth, batagor kuah ("batagor soup"). The soup can be made by boiling chicken broth and adding various ingredients such as pepper, sugar, salt, leek, and celery. Chili sauce, tomato sauce, and lime can also be added to bring more flavor into the soup. Batagor is popular for its savory flavor, crispy texture of its deep fried wonton skin and tofu, and its sweet and savoury peanut sauce. The typical price of batagor is fairly affordable, with a plate of modest street-side batagor costing around 10,000 Indonesian rupiah, less than one US
Battle for Jerusalem
Blockade at Latrun and Bab al-Wad & Operation Nachshon
a meeting of Arab military leaders in Damascus had announced that Jerusalem would be "strangled" by a blockade. One estimate of the size of the opposing forces at the beginning of March 1948 gives the Arabs 5,300 men in Jerusalem and surrounding district, including 300 Iraqi irregulars and 60 Yugoslav Moslems. Jewish forces included the Haganah's Etzioni Brigade of 1,200 with another 1,200 second line troops, commanded by David Shaltiel. In addition there was a Jewish Home Guard of 2,500, and 500 members of the dissident organisations, Irgun and Lehi. Operation Nachshon In a tactical change from defensive to offensive action,
Alexis Candelario Santana
Arrest and trial
and trial Candelario Santana went into hiding immediately and the Puerto Rican police initially had difficulty finding him. He had gone to St. Thomas island in the United States Virgin Islands, where he was arrested on the night of November 16 and then flown back to Puerto Rico. On March 8, 2013, Candelario Santana and David Oquendo Rivas were convicted by a federal judge; in Candelario Santana's case, he was convicted of a total of 40 counts in various crimes, all committed during the La Tombola massacre. He was eligible for the death penalty, but on March 23, a jury viewing
Belgrade Cooperative
Reconstruction
plastics, style consistency, construction quality, new construction methods used for the first time, new materials and other architectural features put this building among the most representative palaces in Belgrade architecture. Belgrade Cooperative building is one of the few buildings that represent the beginning of the modern reconstruction of Belgrade along the Sava embankment. Belgrade Cooperative Building is a cultural monument of value for the Republic of Serbia since 1979 (Decision, "Službeni glasnik SRS" no. 14/79). City's Institute for the protection of the cultural monuments drafted the reconstruction project for the building in 2009. Authored by Aleksandra Šević and Ljiljana Konta, the
Battle of Port Midi
Insurgency
with some Humanitarian organisations claiming that 129 civilians were killed in the airstrikes and more than 100 wounded. On 10 July, a local pro-Hadi commander was killed by a missile strike launched by pro-Houthi army forces. On 3 September, Houthi forces launched an offensive in the region, killing at least 11 soldiers and wounding another 28, according to pro-Hadi forces. Saudi warplanes also launched at least 15 airstrikes against the advancing Houthi forces. Reports also emerged that Houthi fighters captured the port from Hadi loyalists. On 21 September, at least 26 civilians were killed and 60 wounded when missiles from an Arab coalition
Badnjak (Serbian)
Interpretation
A trace of sacrifice to the fire is the coin thrown into it by the polaznik after the ritual of making sparks fly from the badnjak. Fire from the domestic hearth was under no circumstances given out of the house on Christmas Eve, not even to a neighbor whose fire had gone out. The reason for this prohibition, according to Čajkanović, was the belief that the Eve is a time when the ancestral spirits, guardians of the family's happiness and prosperity, are especially active in this world. Christmas Eve dinner is a feast prepared in their honor, and they join the
Billy Pierce
Yankees rivalry
beat, Mantle would hit a home run." New York outfielder Hank Bauer noted, "The guy who gave me the most problem – I know he gave 'em to me, and I think he gave 'em to most of us – was Billy Pierce." Tommy Byrne, who pitched for the Yankees for most of his career from 1943 to 1957 but played for Chicago for the first half of the 1953 season, said, "Pierce was sneaky fast, a good breaking ball. He was tough. For several years there he was right up there on a par with Ford." Sportswriter Bill Madden
Billy Beane
Playing career
Falls Mets of the Class A New York–Penn League, with players drafted out of college. Beane struggled in his first season, batting .210. He was unable to make the adjustments necessary when playing tougher competition. The Mets promoted Beane to the Lynchburg Mets of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League in 1981. After a solid season, he was promoted to the Jackson Mets of the Class AA Texas League in 1982. While Strawberry was the league's most valuable player, Beane batted .220. Beane began questioning himself, while his new roommate, Lenny Dykstra, succeeded with unwavering confidence and superior mental focus. Beane remained
Battle of Landshut (1809)
Prelude & The battle
Isar river was spanned by two bridges with a small island in the center. Hiller had positioned cavalry outposts to the north of the town. His main force was deployed in Landshut and to the south on higher ground. Early in the morning Hiller was informed that a French force (57,000 men) had crossed the Isar upstream at Moosburg. Masséna led this force. The battle Hiller realized that he would be unable to hold his position for long, as Masséna was trying to block him from escaping. At this point his cavalry were forced back by Lannes’s troops and the
Armstrong Siddeley
Motor cars
for export. The Utility Coupé was a conventional coupe utility style vehicle, while the Station Coupé was effectively a dual cab vehicle, although it still retained only two doors. However, it did have two rows of seating to accommodate up to four adults and the doors were larger to allow better access to the rear. From 1953 the company produced the Sapphire, with a 3.4-litre six-cylinder engine. In 1956, the model range was expanded with the addition of the 234 (a 2.3-litre four-cylinder) and the 236 (with the older 2.3-litre six-cylinder engine). The Sapphire 346 sported a bonnet mascot in the
Anon Pairot
Business management
manufacturer to Phillip Morris, Smirnoff and Fendi. In a statement with AXIS magazine, Pairot explains, "I'll work with any client who seeks unconventional ideas for anything from a toothpick to a yacht." The Anon Pairot Design Studio has created interior designs for Bankok's Hard Rock Cafe outlet and Christmas trees designs inspired by Toyota. In 2012, Anon was featured as a new business entrepreneur on a reality TV program called "Bangkok's New Young Billionaire (อายุน้อยร้อยล้าน)."
Battle of Long Tan
Clearing the battlefield, 19–21 August 1966
found up to 500 metres (550 yd) south-east of the position reached by 11 Platoon. A large bunker complex was uncovered consisting of 200 pits with overhead protection sufficient for a battalion; however, its layout suggested it had been constructed as a defensive position rather than for an ambush. A further position of 100 pits was also found to the east. By 14:35, the total number of VC dead was reported as 168, while a large amount of weapons and equipment were also uncovered, including assault rifles, mortars, light machine guns, submachine guns, an RCL, plus ammunition and grenades. By 18:10,
Big Three (Atlanta Braves)
Pre-Big 3 & Big Three era
the Minnesota Twins in 7 games. Smoltz and Glavine's success continued into 1992, with Glavine finishing second in the Cy Young voting, and Smoltz being named to the National League All-Star team. Big Three era Prior to the 1993 MLB season, the Atlanta Braves signed 1992 NL Cy Young Award Winner Greg Maddux from the Chicago Cubs, marking the beginning of the Big Three era. The Big Three had a strong 1993 season as Greg Maddux posted a 20-10 record, winning his second straight NL Cy Young Award, Tom Glavine led the NL in wins for the third consecutive season
Apracaraja Indravarman's Silver Reliquary
Kharayosta or Kharaosta king vs Apraca dynasty
Apraca kings with Yagu-raja Kharaosta has raised chronological questions which call into doubt previously established norms about him and also seem to require a considerably earlier date for the Mathura Lion Capital Inscriptions (in which he is twice mentioned as Yuvaraja Kharaosta), than is usually attributed to him. Kharaosta is believed to have been the ruler of Cukhsa—a territory comprising districts of Peshawar, Hazara, Attock and Mianwal in northern Pakistan. The Apraca kings of Bajaur are believed to have been an important allies of Kharaosta in helping to protect his borders from ever-present threat of invasion from the west. It
Battle of Long Tan
A Company and 3 Troop fight through
as the fighting continued it further delayed the advance of the relief force, and with Roberts concerned the presence of the infantry forward of the carriers would prevent them employing their heavy weapons, he called to Mollison to order their return. After re-embarking the infantry, 3 Troop resumed the advance, breaking into the VC force as it streamed west, firing their .50 calibre machine-guns while the infantry engaged with small arms from the open hatches. D445 Battalion was routed and forced to withdraw east, having lost an estimated 40 killed, while one Australian was wounded. 3 Troop continued forward in assault
Aquascogoc
Legacy
was commissioned in 1585 to "draw to life" the inhabitants of the New World and their surroundings. During White's time at Roanoke Island, he completed numerous watercolor drawings of the surrounding landscape and native peoples. These works are significant as they are the most informative illustrations of a Native American society of the Eastern seaboard, and predate the first body of "discovery voyage art" created in the late 18th century by the artists who sailed with Captain James Cook. They represent the sole surviving visual record of the native inhabitants of America, encountered by England's first settlers. White's enthusiasm for watercolor
Arthur Augustus Tilley
Early life & Career
born in 1869. The young Tilley was educated at Eton, where he was celebrated as "Scholar of the Year" for 1871, winning both the Newcastle scholarship for Classics and the Tomline scholarship for Mathematics. He went on to King's College, Cambridge, where in 1875 he came second in the Classical Tripos. He was then admitted to the Inner Temple, studied for a career in the law, and was called to the Bar. Career Tilley was elected a Fellow of his old college, King's, in 1876 and later was also a lecturer there. He did not turn his back on the
Bill Zito
Early life and education & Sports agent
Bill Zito William Francis Zito, Jr. (born September 16, 1964) is an American attorney and professional sports agent. Early life and education Zito grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended Yale University and played on the varsity ice hockey team from 1984 to 1987. After graduating from Yale, he completed law school at the University of Wisconsin. Sports agent After graduating from law school, Zito practiced at law firms in New York and Chicago. In 1995 he founded sports agency Acme World Sports with close friend Markus Lehto. Through Acme World Sports, Zito represented many National Hockey League players including
Annuit cœptis
On the Great Seal & Change from Deo Favente to Annuit Cœptis
In western art, God is traditionally represented by the Eye of Providence, which principally symbolizes God's omniscience. When designing the final version of the Great Seal, Charles Thomson (a former Latin teacher) kept the pyramid and eye for the reverse side but replaced the two mottos, using Annuit Cœptis instead of Deo Favente (and Novus Ordo Seclorum instead of Perennis). When he provided his official explanation of the meaning of this motto, he wrote: The Eye over it [the pyramid] and the motto Annuit Cœptis allude to the many signal interpositions of providence in favor of the American cause. Change from
American automobile industry in the 1950s
Enduring models
Starliner hardtop was introduced in 1953 and is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful American-made automobiles of the 1950s. It was designed by a team led by famed industrial designer Raymond Loewy and is sometimes called the "Loewy Coupe". The Chevrolet Corvette was first introduced in 1953, and as of the 2018 model year is still in production. It has gone through seven major generations, with minor changes yearly, and still features a fiberglass body, a tradition since the original model rolled off the assembly line. Originally, Chevrolet had expected to use fiberglass only
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Soviet reusable space shuttle & SR-72 (Son of Blackbird) Revealing
Kampiles sold the KH-11 manual to a Soviet spy. SR-72 (Son of Blackbird) Revealing The SR-72 is the proposed successor to the SR-71 Blackbird. There were unconfirmed rumors about the SR-72 dating back to 2007, when various sources disclosed that Lockheed Martin was developing a Mach 6 plane for the US Air Force. Such a development was confirmed on 1 November 2013, when the Skunk Works revelations were published about the development work on the SR-72 exclusively in Aviation Week & Space Technology. The magazine dubbed it 'The Son of Blackbird'. Public attention to the news was large enough to
Black Jack, Missouri
2010 census & 2000 census
size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.13. The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.9% male and 55.1% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 6,792 people, 2,422 households, and 1,789 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,553.3 people per square mile (985.9/km²).
Birr RFC
2010 - 2020's & Club honours
Aaron Browne represented Ireland at U-19 level. Michael Milne played for Ireland U-18, U19 and in the 2019 U20 World Cup. He is current in the Leinster academy and has made his first cap for the provinces senior team. Club honours Provincial Towns (J2) Plate: 2011-12; 2018-19 Midland League: 1963-64
Anti-ballistic missile
Defense against MIRVs
ranges, an ABM missile would be needed to counter an ICBM wherever it might be aimed. That implies that dozens of interceptors are needed for every ICBM. This led to intense debates about the "cost-exchange ratio" between interceptors and warheads. Conditions changed dramatically in 1970 with the introduction of multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) warheads. Suddenly, each launcher was throwing not one warhead, but several. These would spread out in space, ensuring that a single interceptor would be needed for each warhead. This simply added to the need to have several interceptors for each warhead in order to provide geographical
Battle of Long Tan
Preliminary operations
the insurgency and bringing the village under government influence, with an ARVN Ranger company later stationed there to maintain control. Achieved at little cost, it was believed a significant success. Warr in particular considered such operations vital to the pacification of Phước Tuy, arguing they were the only way to neutralise the VC infrastructure and were an essential first step in defeating the VC main forces, even if their effectiveness relied on the questionable ability of the government to rapidly establish competent administration and security. After two months, 1 ATF had moved beyond the initial requirements of establishing itself and securing
ASHK Sadek
Early life & Career
ASHK Sadek Early life Abu Sharaf Hijbul Kader Sadek was born on April 30, 1934 in Barenga, Keshabpur, Howrah district. His father was the joint commissioner of the Government of Bengal. In 1951, he graduated from secondary school and in 1955 he completed his Masters. Sadek joined the civil service of Pakistan in 1956. Career From 1959 to 1961, he served as the sub-divisional officer of Nilphamari and Narayanganj. He worked as the Comilla deputy commissioner from 1966 to 1967 and the secretary to the Governor of East Pakistan from 1969 to 1970. He was the secretary to Tajuddin Ahmad,
Battle of Long Tan
Preliminary operations
or ambushes during routine patrolling, or an attempt to interdict a resupply convoy from Vũng Tàu. By the end of July, a large VC force had been detected by SAS patrols east of Nui Dat, near the abandoned village of Long Tân. In response, 6 RAR launched a battalion search and destroy operation. During a series of fire-fights on 25 July, a company from D445 Battalion bounced off C Company, and in the process of retreating assaulted B Company occupying a blocking position, before being driven off with heavy casualties. In the following days, further clashes occurred around Long Tan, resulting
Battle of Long Tan
Assessment
into D Company, resulting in an encounter battle. The evidence suggested they intended an attack on Nui Dat in some form, while the lack of prepared positions from which to mount an ambush made this unlikely. McNeill argues though that too many facts may be missing to make a conclusive assessment of VC intentions as to date no definitive Vietnamese account is available, while according to Ham those that exist are contradictory or unreliable. In the years since the battle the intentions of the VC have been widely discussed, including by both participants and historians, with debate about it continuing
Bibrod Tirth
Temple Trust
India.
Barbara Bush
Political life
U.S. to serve as Director of Central Intelligence during a crucial time of legal uncertainty for the agency. He was not allowed to share classified aspects of his job with Barbara; the ensuing sense of isolation, coupled with her perception that she was not achieving her goals while other women of her time were, plunged her into a depression. She did not seek professional help. Instead, she began delivering speeches and presentations about her time spent in the closed-off China, and volunteered at a hospice. Barbara Bush defended her husband's experience and personal qualities when he announced his candidacy for President
Battle of Goose Green
Prisoners and casualties
the same locality on West Falkland during a naval bombardment on 9 May. In all, the 8IR lost 5 killed during the Falklands War. The remainder of the Argentine force were taken prisoner. Argentine dead were buried in a cemetery to the north of Darwin, and 140 wounded were evacuated to hospital ships via the medical post in San Carlos. Prisoners were used to clear the battlefield; in an incident involving the moving of artillery ammunition, the RI 12 C Company platoon under Subteniente Leonardo Durán were involved in a huge explosion that caused 5 killed and/or missing and 10 seriously wounded.
Bassae
Re-discovery and removal by the British
came upon it quite by accident; he recognized it from its site, but when he returned for a second look, he was murdered by bandits. Charles Robert Cockerell and Carl Haller von Hallerstein, having secured sculptures at Aegina, hoped for more successes at Bassae in 1811; all Haller's careful drawings of the site were lost at sea, however. The site was explored in 1812 with the permission of Veli Pasha, the Turkish commander of the Peloponnese, by a group of British antiquaries who removed 23 slabs from the Ionic cella frieze and transported them to Zante along with other sculptures.
Birth defects of diethylstilbestrol
DES daughters
daughters are at an increased risk of abnormalities of the reproductive tract, including vaginal epithelial changes such as vaginal adenosis (which means a type of cell normally found in the uterus, columnar cells, are also present in the vagina), an increased cervical transformation zone, and uterine abnormalities, such as T-shaped uterus. These anomalies contribute to an increased risk of infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes in prenatally DES-exposed daughters. The most recent published research on DES daughters' adverse health outcomes documented by the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) appears in the October 6, 2011 issue of the New England Journal of
Arthur Abraham
Life outside of boxing
Dance on RTL with partner Nina Uszkureit, but left after the first episode of the show in order to concentrate fully on his boxing career. In the film Max Schmeling (2010), he played a supporting role of boxer Richard Vogt, Schmeling´s last opponent. Just as in real life, Ulli Wegner was in his corner. German actor and producer Til Schweiger invited Abraham to act in his film Crime Scene (2013). Til and Abraham had been friends for a long time. Abraham played a pimp that is a leader of a gang that controls the shadow business in the film. Abraham was among the
Birth of the Cool
Music and style
was the use of paired instrumentation. An example of this can be heard on the John Lewis arrangement "Move". In "Move", Lewis gives the melody to the pairing of trumpet and alto saxophone, baritone saxophone and tuba supply counterpoint, and trombone and French horn provide harmonies. Gerry Mulligan's "Jeru" demonstrates another Nonet hallmark: the use of a unison sound and rich harmony throughout the horns. Davis said, "I wanted the instruments to sound like human voices singing ... and they did." Though the album is seen as a departure from traditional bop, the recordings do feature tunes that are
Beattie Casely-Hayford
Career & Ghana Arts Council
Poultry Farm, Nungua; Director of the Arts Council of Ghana; Director of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation's Television division (GBC TV); Technical Director of Modern Signs; and then finally settled into private business. He owned and operated Caselyco Sound Studio, Signals and Controllers, Intek Engineering, and finally Televid Video and Audio. Ghana Arts Council Casely-Hayford's interests spanned both the Arts and Sciences. Ghana's former Prime Minister Dr. Kwame Nkrumah asked Nana Kobina Nketsiah to have Casely-Hayford start up the Arts Council of Ghana after the British relinquished the then Roger Club, a social club for Accra's elite that was located on Accra's Atlantic
Billy Pierce
Detroit Tigers (1945, 1948)
for the 1946 season, now with Gabby Hartnett as his manager (Harris having moved to the team's front office), but missed most of the year with a back injury which was attributed to overwork. After the 1947 season in Buffalo, where Richards was now his manager, he returned to Detroit in 1948, spending most of the season in the bullpen but making five starts and posting a 3–0 record; he had yet added very little weight since his high school days, being still at 148 pounds. He made his first start, and earned his first major league victory, on August
Battle of Long Tan
A Company and 3 Troop fight through & D Company reinforced
one of the infantry platoons with it. Still uncertain of the location of D Company, Roberts was forced to closely control the fire of the troop due to the concern any survivors might be hit by overshoots from the armoured vehicle's heavy machine-guns. At the same time, the infantry continued to engage from the rear of the vehicles. A further 45 VC were estimated to have been killed during this action. D Company reinforced Unaware of the hold up on the left flank, the right hand section of APCs continued to advance. Pressing on, the section crossed a small track
Billy Beane
Front office career
assistant GM of the Athletics, tasked with scouting minor-league players. Under the ownership of Walter A. Haas, Jr., the Athletics appeared in three consecutive World Series from 1988 through 1990, and had the highest payroll in baseball in 1991. Haas died in 1995, and new owners Stephen Schott and Ken Hofmann ordered Alderson to slash payroll. To field a competitive roster on a limited budget, Alderson began focusing on sabermetric principles to obtain undervalued players. He valued on-base percentage among hitters. Alderson taught Beane to find value that other teams did not see using sabermetrics. Beane succeeded Alderson as GM on October
Bevier House
Property
beams wity a pulley for the butter churn once there. The attic's mortise and tenon framing is set at a wide angle and pegged without a ridge beam, a common practice in the middle of the 19th century. The two-story kitchen wing on the east has an early 20th-century kitchen on its second floor, with dry sink, hand pump and coal stove. Outbuildings start with a single-story gabled barn to the south with a shed addition on its west. A gabled privy is adjacent. To the northwest, just off the road, is a gabled barn with a saltbox roof becoming part
Bingfield Park
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Bingfield Park Bingfield Park is a small park area located in the Caledonian Ward and parish of St. Michaels area of the London Borough of Islington. The Park has existed since about 1970 when the Beaconsfield Buildings (built by the Victoria Dwellings Association — Patron Benjamin Disraeli, British prime minister, the Earl of Beaconsfield.) were purchased by the Greater London Council and demolished. These Buildings were preceded by small holdings and cottages and known as Strouds Vale and bordered on to the areas known as Sutton Gardens, Belle Isle and Copenhagen fields. Also demolished was The Clarance Terrace, a red bricked
Big Splash, Singapore
History
Big Splash, Singapore History Big Splash was built in 1977 by Singapore Aquatic Sports Pte Ltd (owned by Goldhill Properties) on a 2.8-hectare site of the reclaimed land in the new East Coast Park. It was a project of the Parks and Recreation Department of the Ministry of National Development, and built at the cost of S$6 million. The waterpark featured an 85-metre long water slide, said at the time to be the longest and highest in the world. There was several other pools, including a wave-pool and a 200 m long flow-pool, as well as facilities such as an open-air
Battle of Long Tan
Reaction at Nui Dat & Fighting continues
believed Nui Dat's defences sufficient to deter such an attack, even if they remained incomplete, while the strategic reserve held by US II FFV could also be enacted if required. Ultimately Jackson gave in-principle support to the plan, but would not release the relief force until he thought it warranted. Fighting continues By 16:50, it was apparent to Smith that he was facing a force of at least battalion-strength. Yet with his two forward platoons still separated and unable to support each other, D Company was badly positioned for a defensive battle. 10 Platoon had been prevented from engaging the
Beth Brant
Life
working as a salesclerk, waitress, and cleaner. Her writing came later in her life at the age of forty when she had a monumental experience on a trip through the Mohawk reservation with Dorsz. An eagle flew in front of their car window while she was driving. The eagle landed on a nearby tree and Brant stopped the car to bear witness at the creature. They looked at one another and the nonverbal communication spoke to Brant. The eagle told her to start writing and thus her writing career began. She displayed writing ranges of humorous to aggressive and intense
Barbara Bush
Post–White House years
month. Bush campaigned for her son George W. Bush after he announced his presidential campaign in June 1999. Throughout the country, she met with women who supported his campaign, but she remained doubtful of his chances of winning. The resentment toward the campaign continued with her rejection of any criticism of her son that was said in her presence. She refused to watch any of the debates, in contrast to her husband, who was willing to listen and watch every debate. This created friction between the couple. Several schools have been named for her: three primary schools and two middle schools in
Battle of Goose Green
Prisoners and casualties
13 from Company C RI 25, five killed in the Platoon from RI R8, 4 Air Force staff and one Navy servicemen) and about 86 wounded. The claim in various British books that the 8th Regiment lost five killed defending Boca House is disputed, with other sources claiming that Corporal Juan Waudrik (supposedly killed at Boca House) was mortally wounded in late May after the tractor he was riding detonated a mine at Fox Bay, and that Privates Simón Oscar Antieco, Jorge Daniel Ludueña, Sergio Fabián Nosikoski and Eduardo Sosa, the four conscripts reportedly killed fighting alongside Waudrik, were killed in
Birth defects of diethylstilbestrol
DES daughters & DES sons
to DES may also have an increased risk of uterine fibroids, and incompetent cervix in adulthood. Studies of DES daughters have not found a link between in utero exposure to DES and autoimmune diseases. In an animal model designed to study environmental estrogens, DES turned out to be an obesogen capable of causing adult weight gain in female mice which had been exposed to DES during neonatal development. The excess weight gain was not apparent at birth or in infancy, but occurred in adulthood. DES sons Initially, fewer studies documented risks of prenatal exposure to DES on males (referred to as "DES
Archie Montgomery
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Archie Montgomery Archibald Montgomery (born 27 January 1873 – 5 January 1922) was a Scottish footballer. His regular position was as a goalkeeper. He was born in Chryston, Lanarkshire. He played for Manchester United, Rangers, and Bury. He would also manage Albion Rovers at the end of his career.
Ben Wallers
The Company & The Black Poodle
recording project involving Amir Shoat and Ben Wallers. Between Autumn 2001 and Spring 2002 they recorded a 99-song album which was then distilled into a twelve-track 12" LP in 2007 and released as Side Three of The Moon on Difficult Time In Mental Jail Records The Black Poodle At the turn of the century Ben Wallers was also the vocalist in The Black Poodle who played regular concerts at The Foundry in Old Street, London. The band was the brainchild of Joel Cahen and Amir Shoat, who invited Wallers to collaborate at the concerts by improvising on vocals, guitar and
Arab–Khazar wars
Connection with the Arab–Byzantine conflict
commanders seeking to exploit opportunities, haphazardly and without any overall planning. The expansion may even have been in direct contravention to caliphal orders, repeating a frequent pattern during this period. From a strategic perspective, it is far more probable that it was the Byzantines who encouraged the Khazars to attack the Caliphate to relieve the mounting pressure on their own eastern frontier in the early 8th century, as indeed Byzantium profited considerably from the diversion of the Muslim armies northwards in the 720s and 730s, resulting in another alliance through marriage, between the future emperor Constantine V (r. 741–775) and the
Black Lives Matter
Earlier movements & Online campaign
older charismatic leadership model that characterized civil rights organizations like Jesse Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition and Sharpton's National Action Network. Online campaign In the summer of 2013, after George Zimmerman's acquittal for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, the movement began with the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter. The movement was co-founded by three black community organizers: Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi. Garza, Cullors and Tometi met through "Black Organizing for Leadership & Dignity" (BOLD), a national organization that trains community organizers. They began to question how they were going to respond to what they saw as the devaluation of black
Binnie Roberts
Storylines & Character creation and development
between them. Despite this, Binnie usually has Della's best interests at heart and the two genuinely love each other. In 1995 Binnie and Della decide that they have had enough of Walford and they decide to make a new start of things in Ibiza. They both depart in May 1995. Character creation and development Binnie and her girlfriend Della Alexander were the first lesbian couple to be featured in EastEnders. Their inclusion was an attempt to portray positive examples of characters who just happen to be homosexual. Their lesbian kiss accounted for some 45 percent of viewer complaints to the BBC
Alexis Loizidis
Career
Alexis Loizidis Career Loizidis began playing football with Atromitos Piraeus, where he played 42 matches and scored 10 goals in the Delta Ethniki. In January 2005, he joined Ionikos F.C. and made one substitute's appearance in the Alpha Ethniki. In August 2005, he was loaned to Keratsini FC where he played 10 matches in Gamma Ethniki and in August 2006 he was loaned to Thiva F.C. where he played 11 matches in Gamma Ethniki.
Big Three (Atlanta Braves)
Big Three era
runs in seven innings in Game 4 and the Braves were swept in the World Series, losing Game 4 4-1. The 2000 season was a rough one for the Braves, as John Smoltz missed the entire season due to undergoing Tommy John surgery. However, Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine still did what they had to do to lead the Braves to their ninth consecutive division title, and sixth consecutive NL East title as Greg Maddux had a 19-9 record, a 3.00 ERA, and 190 strikeouts and Tom Glavine had a NL-leading 21 wins, a 3.40 ERA, and 152 strikeouts. The postseason
Black Lives Matter
2015
was shot and killed by a University of Cincinnati police officer. In Newark, New Jersey, over a thousand BLM activists marched against police brutality, racial injustice, and economic inequality. Also in July, BLM protested the death of Jonathan Sanders who died while being arrested by police in Mississippi. In August, BLM organizers held a rally in Washington, D.C., calling for a stop to violence against transgender women. In Charlotte, North Carolina, after a judge declared a mistrial in the trial of a white Charlotte police officer who killed an unarmed black man, Jonathan Ferrell, BLM protested and staged die-ins. In Philadelphia,
Big Three (Atlanta Braves)
Post-"Big 3"
help the Braves beat the Astros 4-2. After the Braves lost Game 3 8-5, John Smoltz pitched two scoreless innings in relief to lead the Braves to a 6-5 win over the Astros and force a Game 5 in Atlanta. The Braves lost Game 5 12-3 and were then eliminated in the NLDS for the third consecutive year. John Smoltz returned to the starting rotation for the 2005 season and ended up with a 14-7 record, a 3.06 ERA and 169 strikeouts to help the Braves win their 14th consecutive Division Title and 11th consecutive NL East title. John Smoltz's start
Bhimanjaneya Yuddham
Plot
to have stolen the flowers. Anjaneya gives flowers to Soudamini and asks her to return to her world. While he fights Bhima. Soudamini reaches Gandharva world and is cursed by Kubera to be deformed into ugly one. Ghatotkacha comes to rescue Bhima and a massive war occurs between Bhima and Anjaneya. Rest of the story is about how Krishna comes to the rescue and stops the war.
Black Lives Matter
2016
putting his hands back up, the officer shot him in the arm four or five times." She live-streamed a video on Facebook in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. Following the fatal shooting of Castile, BLM protested throughout Minnesota and the United States. On July 7, a BLM protest was held in Dallas, Texas that was organized to protest the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. At the end of the peaceful protest, Micah Xavier Johnson opened fire in an ambush, killing five police officers and wounding seven others and two civilians. The gunman was then killed by a robot-delivered