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Infowar can refer to the following: Cyberwarfare Info Wars (film), a 2004 online activist documentary Infowar Productions, Greek media company founded by Aris Chatzistefanou InfoWars, conspiracy website founded by Alex Jones Information warfare, the use and management of information technology in pursuit of a competitive advantage over an opponent Psychological warfare
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An All-American team is an honorary sports team composed of the best amateur players of a specific season for each team position—who in turn are given the honorific "All-America" and typically referred to as "All-American athletes", or simply "All-Americans". Although the honorees generally do not compete together as a unit, the term is used in United States team sports to refer to players who are selected by members of the national media. Walter Camp selected the first All-America team in the early days of American football in 1889. The NCAA recognizes two different All-America selectors for the 1982 college baseball season: the American Baseball Coaches Association (since 1947) and Baseball America (since 1981). Key All-Americans See also Baseball awards#U.S. college baseball References College Baseball All-America Teams All-America
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An insurance policy may be canceled before the end of the policy period. This has the effect of ending the policy coverage on the date of the policy cancellation. Cancellation methods Three different calculation methods are commonly used. Cancellation methods are typically calculated using an online wheel calculator. Pro rata A non-penalty method of calculating the return premium of a canceled policy. A return premium factor is calculated by taking the number of days remaining in the policy period divided by the number of total days of the policy. This factor is multiplied by the written premium to arrive with the return premium. Short Period Rate (old short rate) A penalty method of calculating the return premium often used when the policy is canceled at the insured's request. It uses a table of factors that results in penalties that can be lower or higher than short rate (90% pro rata) depending upon the date of cancellation. Short Period Rate (90% pro rata) A penalty method where the penalty is 10% of the unearned premium. Cancellation date The date a policy's coverage is cancelled prior to the normal expiration date of a policy, often resulting in a return premium owed to the insured. Inception date The date an insurance policy's coverage is started. Also called effective date. Policy term The period of time that an insurance policy provides coverage. Most policies have a one-year term (365 days) but many other policies also have a 6-month term. Policy terms can be for any length of time and can be for a short period when the period of risk is also short. Policy terms can also be for a multi-year period. Return premium When a policy is canceled before its expiration date a return premium may be owed to the insured. The return premium is generally calculated using a wheel calculator. The return premium is calculated by calculating the unearned premium and then subtracting any unpaid premium and penalty for early cancellation. Short rate (old short rate) and short rate (90% pro rata) are penalty methods of calculating the return premium. Earned premium Earned premium is the portion of an insurance written premium which is considered "earned" by the insurer, based on the part of the policy period that the insurance has been in effect, and during which the insurer has been exposed to loss. For instance, if a 365-day policy with a full premium payment at the beginning of the term has been in effect for 120 days, 120/365 of the premium is considered earned. Earned premium will not be returned to the insured if the policy is cancelled. Unearned premium Unearned premium is the portion for an insurance written premium which is considered "unearned" by the insurer. It is the written premium less the earned premium. The unearned premium would be returned to the insured if the policy is canceled using pro rata cancellation method, when the policy is cancelled with no penalty. Written premium This is the premium registered on the books of an insurer or a reinsurer at the time a policy is issued and paid for. Cancellation cover for travel insurance Cancellation cover applies if you have booked a trip to take place within the policy period, but you are forced to cancel your travel plans because of one of changes in circumstances, which are beyond your control, and of which you were unaware at the time you booked the trip. Cancellation cover may vary but some typical examples are listed below. Unforeseen illness, injury or death of you, a close relative or any person with whom you have arranged to travel or stay during the trip. You abandoning your trip following a delay of more than 12 hours in the departure of your outward flight, sea-crossing or international coach or train journey, forming part of the booked trip’s itinerary, as a result of strike or industrial action (of which you were unaware at the time you booked the trip), adverse weather conditions, or the mechanical breakdown of, or accident of, the aircraft, sea vessel, coach or train. You or any person with whom you plan to travel being called up for jury service or being subpoenaed as a witness in a Court of Law (other than in a professional or advisory capacity). If you are made redundant and you qualify for redundancy payment under current legislation. Accidental damage, burglary, flooding or fire affecting your Home, occurring during the trip or within 48 hours before you depart, when a loss relating to your home in excess of a specific monetary amount is involved and your presence is required by the police in connection with such events. Your compulsory quarantine. See also Pro rata Short rate table Wheel calculator References Insurance
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WWM may refer to: Walking with Monsters What Was Missing World Wide Media
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General Potter may refer to: Edward E. Potter (1823–1889), Union Army brigadier general and brevet major general Herbert Cecil Potter (1875–1964), British Army brigadier general James Potter (Pennsylvania politician) (1729–1789), Pennsylvania Militia brigadier general in the American Revolutionary War Joseph H. Potter (1822–1892), Union Army brigadier general Laura Potter (fl. 1980s–2020s), U.S. Army lieutenant general Lorraine K. Potter (born 1946), U.S. Air Force major general Robert Brown Potter (1829–1887), Union Army major general See also Attorney General Potter (disambiguation)
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Zhang Jie (; born August 26, 1987, Changle) is a Chinese weightlifter and world champion (2011, Paris). He competed at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, finishing fourth in the 62 kg category. See also China at the 2012 Summer Olympics#Weightlifting References External links the-sports.org 1987 births Living people Chinese male weightlifters Olympic weightlifters of China Weightlifters at the 2012 Summer Olympics World record setters in weightlifting Asian Games medalists in weightlifting Weightlifters from Fujian World Weightlifting Championships medalists People from Sanming Weightlifters at the 2010 Asian Games Asian Games gold medalists for China Medalists at the 2010 Asian Games 21st-century Chinese people
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Bistro is a type of restaurant. Bistro may also refer to: 2038 Bistro, an asteroid named after the restaurant "Bistro," a song by Madvillain from his album Madvillainy Bistro, Novi Travnik, a village in Bosnia and Herzegovina Bistro filet or shoulder tender, a cut of beef An abbreviation for BSD distribution, that is an operating system descended from BSD, e.g. FreeBSD.
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A financier is a person who obtains financing for a business venture. Financier or The Financier may also refer to: Financier (cake), a small French almond cake The Financier, a 1912 novel by Theodore Dreiser The Financier, a British publication which was merged into Financier and Bullionist
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The Cleveland open-cup method is one of three main methods in chemistry for determining the flash point of a petroleum product using a Cleveland open-cup apparatus, also known as a Cleveland open-cup tester. First, the test cup of the apparatus (usually brass) is filled to a certain level with a portion of the product. Then, the temperature of this chemical is increased rapidly and then at a slow, constant rate as it approaches the theoretical flash point. The increase in temperature will cause the chemical to begin to produce flammable vapor in increasing quantities and density. The lowest temperature at which a small test flame passing over the surface of the liquid causes the vapor to ignite is considered the chemical's flash point. This apparatus may also be used to determine the chemical's fire point which is considered to have been reached when the application of the test flame produces at least five continuous seconds of ignition. Temperature range of this apparatus is 120 to 250 degree c The other principal methods of establishing chemical flash points are the Pensky–Martens closed-cup test and the Tagliabue cup method (often called simply the "Tag method"). References Combustion Chemical tests
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The Act of Uniformity (Explanation) Act 1663 (15 Car 2 c 6) was an Act of the Parliament of England. The whole Act, except section 4 (which is section 5 in Ruffhead's Edition) and the last section, were repealed by section 1 of, and the Schedule to, the Statute Law Revision Act 1863. The whole Act, so far as unrepealed, was repealed by section 1 of, and Part II of the Schedule to, the Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1969. Section 4 This section, from "be it" to "aforesaid that" was repealed by section 1 of, and Part I of the Schedule to, the Statute Law Revision Act 1888. See also Act of Uniformity 1662 References Halsbury's Statutes, Acts of the Parliament of England 1663 in law 1663 in England
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WYC may refer to: Wawasee Yacht Club Wei-Yin Chen West Yorkshire Constabulary Wherry Yacht Charter Charitable Trust Windsor Yacht Club Württembergischer Yacht Club Wycliffe's Bible
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Kevin McManus may refer to: Kevin McManus (politician), American politician from Missouri Kevin McManus (filmmaker), American filmmaker Kevin McManus (guitarist), of Dahlia Seed
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Chilodus est un genre de poissons téléostéens de la famille des Chilodontidae et de l'ordre des Characiformes. Liste d'espèces Selon : Chilodus fritillus Vari & Ortega, 1997 Chilodus gracilis Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1988 Chilodus punctatus Müller & Troschel, 1844 Chilodus zunevei Puyo, 1946 Notes et références Références taxinomiques Chilodontidae Characiformes Characiformes (nom scientifique) Poisson d'aquarium
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Pseudovirus can refer to a virus artificially created by pseudotyping to contain envelope proteins from a different virus Pseudovirus (genus), a genus of viruses in the family Pseudoviridae
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Zero to Hero may refer to: Hercules: Zero to Hero, 1999 American animated film "Zero to Hero", a song in Hercules, the soundtrack to the 1997 film, Hercules Zero to Hero (TV series), 2005 Singaporean TV series Zero to Hero (film), 2021 Hong Kong drama film
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Kabinett Ōhira steht für folgende Regierungen Japans: Kabinett Ōhira I (1978 bis 1979) Kabinett Ōhira II (1979 bis 1980)
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Harbor Point may refer to: Harbor Point (skyscraper), a skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois Harbor Point, alternate name of Columbia Point (Boston) in the Boston Harbor Harbor Point, Baltimore, an expansion south and east of the Inner Harbor East, Baltimore re-development in Maryland Harbor Point, California Harbor Point, Michigan Harbor Point, Stamford, Connecticut Harbor Point, Subic, a shopping mall in Olongapo City, Philippines
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Whimsey glass, also known as "whimsy", "whimsies", "wimsy" and "wimsies", and also as friggers or end-of-days (as they were often made at the end of the work day) is work that is created for no useful purpose, so named as it was made on a whim, or whimsey, of the glassmaker. The name may also refer to the fanciful or whimsical style of much of this sort of work. Glassmakers would make whimsies on their breaks or at the end of the day with any extra molten glass left in the pot. They would often bring the objects home to their families. It became one of the most sought-after styles of glass during the 19th-century, especially representations of boots and shoes, though this style of glass is first recorded in 15th-century Germany. During the 19th century its popularity was as a souvenir but also due to its display in trade exhibitions. References Glass art
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John Needham Huggard Brennan (1914–2010) was an Irish author, hunter, and solicitor. He published under the name John Welcome. He adopted the pen name due to the then-strict laws concerning advertising by solicitors. References External links Irish Independent obituary 1914 births 2010 deaths Irish solicitors Irish writers
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Euphorbia pubentissima, commonly called the southeastern flowering spurge or false flowering spurge, is a species of plant in the spurge family. It is native to the Southeastern United States where it is found in areas of sandy, open woodlands. It produces small flowers surrounded by white involucral gland appendages from spring to fall. Euphorbia pubentissima is a variable species with a complex taxonomic history. It has been included in Euphorbia corollata by past researchers, which has obscured the true limits of its geographic distribution. References pubentissima
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Josh Jarman is a 2004 Australian comedy film directed by Pip Mushin and starring Marcus Graham. Filming took place around Melbourne, Australia. Plot Josh Jarman is a playwright who can't find anyone to produce his dramatic play. The only producer to show some interest would like to turn it into a musical. This leaves Josh with a dilemma, does he sell out for fame and fortune or does he insist on his artistic integrity, but if he does that he will remain a struggling playwright? Box office Josh Jarman grossed $11,800 at the box office in Australia. See also Cinema of Australia References External links 2004 films 2004 comedy films Australian comedy films 2000s English-language films 2000s Australian films
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Tenda dos Milagres pode ser: Tenda dos Milagres (livro), de Jorge Amado Tenda dos Milagres (minissérie), da TV Globo (1985) Tenda dos Milagres (filme), de Nelson Pereira dos Santos Desambiguações de artes
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Polina Miller peut désigner : Polina Miller (née en 1988), gymnaste russe ; Polina Miller (née en 2000), athlète russe.
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In the Latter Day Saint movement, a covenant is a promise made between God and a person or a group of people. God sets the conditions of the covenant, and as the conditions are met, he blesses the person who entered into and kept the covenant. If the covenant is violated, blessings are withheld and in some cases a penalty or punishment is inflicted. Latter Day Saint leaders teach that just as the God of Israel asked the children of Israel to be a covenant people, "a peculiar treasure unto me ... a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation," today God has asked for a latter-day people who will make and keep covenants with him. All covenants are considered part of the overarching "new and everlasting covenant" of the gospel. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) teaches that one enters a covenant through a ritual or a visible sign. Some leaders have taught that a covenant is always associated with an ordinance. Other leaders have suggested that commandments that include promised blessings for compliance—such as the law of tithing and Word of Wisdom—also constitute covenants. In the LDS Church, ordinances which are accompanied by covenants include baptism and confirmation; reception of the Melchizedek priesthood; the temple endowment; and celestial marriage. These are known as "saving ordinances" and are a requirement for exaltation. Officially, partaking of the sacrament is considered by the LDS Church to be a renewal of the covenants made at baptism; however, some Latter-day Saint leaders have taught that doing so constitutes a renewal of all covenants a person has made. Table of covenants associated with saving ordinances Notes References Bonnie D. Parkin, "Celebrating Covenants", Ensign, May 1995, p. 78. Joseph Fielding Smith (1954). Doctrines of Salvation, 1:152–66. External links Covenants Latter Day Saint belief and doctrine Latter Day Saint temple practices Latter Day Saint terms
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Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang may refer to the following: Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang (book), a 1975 book by Mordecai Richler Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang (1978 film), a 1978 film adaptation Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang (1999 film), a 1999 film adaptation "Jacob Two Two vs. the Hooded Fang", the first episode of the TV series Jacob Two-Two (2003-2006)
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Military specialisms are the chosen or assigned trade or career specialties in the armed forces which demand from the individuals achievement of qualifications, and a degree of knowledge and skill in the tradecraft to perform tasks and assignments to an acceptable level of completeness or quality. Overview Commonly military occupations are specific to the Arm, Service or Branch of the armed forces because of the different requirements of the personnel to operate in different environments, using different technologies and working within different operational systems. The general term of reference to service personnel in the land component of an armed forces is a soldier, that of the naval component a sailor, that of the naval infantry component a marine, and in the air component an airman, which are sometimes also the lowest military rank in these services. See also Military personnel Military Occupational Specialty References External links Military personnel
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Fruti Kola is a Peruvian cola produced by Industrias & Derivados del Sur in Ayacucho. The cola is sold in PET bottles of 630 ml. Fruti Kola
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Menu blinking is user-interface affordance included in all versions of Mac OS. It is a visual effect which makes the selection rectangle blink on and off, indicating to the user which menu option was selected. Only in Classic Mac OS, there have been preferences for Menu Blinking where you can control how many times the selection rectangle blinks. However, in Mac OS X there are no preference panes to control Menu Blinking and throughout Mac OS X the selection rectangle only blinks once on click. Combo boxes and Drop down boxes(Mac OS X) Menu Blinking is consistent in Combo Boxes, but not in Drop down boxes; reasons for this are unknown. They are likely using a different code path instead of being properly factored. Macintosh operating systems user interface
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Psychogram is a term sometimes used in fields within psychology such as personality theory and perception as well as graphology and handwriting analysis, although the term has multiple senses, many of them outdated, and none of the senses of the term are defined clearly or used consistently. One sense of the term is from psychological research in the middle of the twentieth century, meaning a composite psychological measurement which attempts to integrate various elements of a person's thought processes, often a diagram, usually in the form of a circle. According to one source, in this sense, a psychogram denoted "not the sum of elements but their interrelationship" as a way to reduce "complex happenings to a simple design which enables the individual to make his decision." The term was used by a few psychologists such as Daniel S. Anthony in the 1960s, It was used as a visual representation or "map" of an individual's personality. The term never caught on within the mainstream psychological academic establishment, possibly because there was no consistent sense of what psychograms were or how they should be used. There is a different, yet slightly related sense of the term, which refers to a specific system of handwriting analysis in the field of graphology. A third sense of the term has less emphasis on measuring personality and more on measuring psychological perception, with the term being used in conjunction with the Rorschach inkblot projection technique, so that the scores on various measures following a Rorschach test are combined into a summary of all the scored responses, called a psychogram. There are other senses which appear sporadically and which are not used consistently. For example, the term has been used in a few book titles; the psychology department of Illinois State University used the term as the title of a newsletter; it was used to describe a type of poetry. The term appeared briefly in 1896 in connection with early vision experiments regarding perception. References Graphology
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Hua Mak Station () is an Airport Rail Link (Bangkok) station on Srinagarindra Road above Hua Mak Railway Station. In the future, it can be transferred to MRT (Bangkok) Yellow Line at Phatthanakan MRT station. Station layout References Airport Rail Link (Bangkok) stations
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As of , there have been 45 players who have played 300 or more games in Australian top-level rugby league, i.e. the NRL and its predecessors, the NSWRL, ARL and SL premierships. Players still currently active are listed in bold. See also List of National Rugby League players with five tries in a game List of players with 1,000 NRL points List of players with 20 NRL field goals List of players with 100 NRL tries List of players with 100 NRL tries and 500 NRL goals List of players with 500 NRL goals References NRL players who have played 300 NRL games Players who have played 300 NRL games Games,300
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Disk cloning software facilitates a disk cloning operation by using software techniques to copy data from a source to a destination drive or to a disk image. . List See also Concepts Disk image Disk cloning Backup Lists List of backup software List of data recovery software List of disk partitioning software Comparison Comparison of disc image software References Disk cloning software
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The following outline traces the territorial evolution of the U.S. State of Washington. Outline Historical international territory in the present State of Washington: Oregon Country, 1818-1846 Anglo-American Convention of 1818 Provisional Government of Oregon (extralegal), 1843-1849 Oregon Treaty of 1846 Historical political divisions of the United States in the present State of Washington: Unorganized territory created by the Oregon Treaty, 1846-1848 Territory of Oregon, 1848-1859 Territory of Washington, 1853-1889 State of Washington since 1889 See also Historical outline of Washington History of Washington (state) Territorial evolution of the United States Territorial evolution of Idaho Territorial evolution of Oregon References External links State of Washington website Washington Secretary of State History website Washington Historical Society Washington State History Pre-statehood history of Washington (state) Washington Washington Washington Washington History of the Northwestern United States History of the West Coast of the United States Geography of Washington (state)
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A diver training organization is an organization which trains people in the skills of diving. It may refer to a diving school for training recreational, technical, commercial, military and other professional underwater divers. Since the term diving applies to both underwater activities and the sport of acrobatic jumping or falling into the water, it may also refer to organizations which train people in those skills. The term may also be loosely used to refer to diver certification organizations and agencies. These organizations do not generally train divers directly, though they set the standards, and may train and assess diving instructors, and affiliate diving schools. Diver registration authorities generally do not train divers, but register commercial divers trained and assessed against their standards by commercial diving schools. Military divers are generally trained, assessed, certified and registered by the a training unit of the armed force of which they are members. In some cases the certification may be recognised by a civilian diver registration authority as equivalent to a specific commercial diving certification, allowing the person to register as a commercial diver after leaving the armed forces. See also List of diver certification organizations References Underwater diver training
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Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a type of eating disorder in which people eat only within an extremely narrow repertoire of foods. It is a serious mental health condition that causes the individual to restrict food intake by volume and/or variety. This avoidance may be based on appearance, smell, taste, texture (because of sensory sensitivity), brand, presentation, fear of adverse consequences, lack of interest in food, or a past negative experience with the food, to a point that may lead to nutritional deficiencies, failure to thrive, or other negative health outcomes. The fixation is not caused by a concern for body appearance or in an attempt to lose weight. Signs and symptoms People with ARFID have an inability to eat certain foods. "Safe" foods may be limited to certain food types and even specific brands. In some cases, individuals with the condition will exclude whole food groups, such as fruit or vegetables. Sometimes excluded foods can be refused based on color. Some may only like very hot or very cold foods, very crunchy or hard-to-chew foods, or very soft foods, or avoid sauces. Most people with ARFID will still maintain a healthy or typical body weight. There are no specific outward appearances associated with ARFID. People with the condition can experience physical gastrointestinal reactions to adverse foods such as retching, vomiting or gagging. Some studies have identified symptoms of social avoidance due to their eating habits. Most people with ARFID would change their eating habits if they could. Associated conditions The determination of the cause of ARFID has been difficult due to the lack of diagnostic criteria and concrete definition. However, many have proposed other conditions that co-occur with ARFID. There are different kinds of 'sub-categories' identified for ARFID: Sensory-based avoidance, where the individual refuses food intake based on smell, texture, color, brand, presentation A lack of interest in consuming the food, or tolerating it nearby Food being associated with fear-evoking stimuli that have developed through a learned history Autism Symptoms of ARFID are usually found with symptoms of other disorders or with neurodivergence. Some form of feeding disorder is found in 80% of children that also have a developmental disability. Children often exhibit symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder and autism. Although many people with ARFID have symptoms of these disorders, they usually do not qualify for a full diagnosis. Strict behavior patterns and difficulty adjusting to new things are common symptoms in patients that are on the autistic spectrum. A study done by Schreck at Pennsylvania State University compared the eating habits of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and typically developing children. After analyzing their eating patterns, they suggested that the children with some degree of ASD have a higher degree of selective eating. These children were found to have patterns of selective eating, with foods eaten by more than 50% of the children indicating a clear preference for starches (such as crackers, potato chips, cake, cookies, spaghetti, and white bread). Children with ASD are less likely to outgrow selective eating behaviors, and consultation with a clinician is recommended to address their eating issues. Anxiety disorder Specific food avoidances could be caused by food phobias that cause great anxiety when a person is presented with new or feared foods. Most eating disorders are related to a fear of gaining weight. Those who have ARFID do not have this fear, but the psychological symptoms and anxiety created are similar. Some people with ARFID have fears such as emetophobia (fear of vomiting) or a fear of choking. Anorexia nervosa Though the physical symptoms may be similar, anorexia nervosa differs from ARFID because in ARFID the lack of food intake is not related to body image or weight concerns. Additionally, in a study analyzing the similarities between patients with AN and patients with ARFID, those with ARFID were significantly younger (10.8 vs 14.1 yrs old) with an earlier onset of illness (6.2 vs 13.7 yrs old) and a longer evolution time (61.2 vs 8.4 months). Also, a greater proportion of the ARFID patients were male rather than female (60.6% vs 6.1%). Additionally, when compared to patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, patients with ARFID are more likely to be diagnosed with a co-occurring medical condition. Lastly, ARFID patients are more likely to have an anxiety disorder, but less likely to present with a mood disorder (e.g., bipolar, depression). Epidemiology Unlike most eating disorders, there may be a higher rate of ARFID in young boys than there is in young girls. Presentations are often heterogenous. Additionally, literature suggests that parental pressure for a child to eat could potentially have a negative impact on the child's food intake. This is associated with picky eating and a decrease in weight during childhood. This can be contributing to the child's hunger cues, as well as, the child eating for reasons other than their hunger (e.g., emotions). In a study conducted between 2008 and 2012, 22.5% of children aged 7–17 in day programs for eating disorder treatment were diagnosed with ARFID. In a 2021 study ARFID also has a high comorbidity with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with up to 17% of adults with ASD at risk of developing disordered eating, with modest evidence for heritability. Among children, one study revealed a 12.5% prevalence of ASD among those diagnosed with ARFID. Other risk factors include sensory processing sensitivity, gastrointestinal disease and anxiety associated with eating. Prevalence among children aged 4–7 is estimated to be 1.3%, and 3.7% in females aged 8–18. The female cohort study also had a BMI of 7 lower points than the non-ARFID population. Types of ARFID patients There are two types of ARFID patients identified: short-term and long-term patients. These are based on the amount of time an individual has had ARFID symptoms. Short-term patients have been recently diagnosed with ARFID. More recent onset can be associated with fear of choking or vomiting after experiencing or witnessing an event, and/or fear of gastrointestinal problems. Long-term patients are those who report with a long history of ARFID symptoms. Long-term ARFID patients include a history of selective or poor eating habits, a history of gastrointestinal problems, or generalized anxiety that impacted eating behaviors throughout childhood or for the past number of years. Speculative causes Though the causes of ARFID are not well understood and rather speculative, there are some potential ones cited by both medical professionals and researchers: sensory sensitivity (sensitivity to tastes, textures and the appearance of foods) selective eating and fear of new foods fear of certain foods causing pain and discomfort fear of vomiting and/or gagging caused by new or "unsafe" foods low appetite or disinterest in food gastrointestinal problems when eating "unsafe" foods other unexplained fears surrounding "unsafe" foods and feeling poisoned autism spectrum disorder and anxiety disorders Diagnosis Diagnosis is often based on a diagnostic checklist to test whether an individual is exhibiting certain behaviors and characteristics. Clinicians will look at the variety of foods an individual consumes, as well as the portion size of accepted foods. They will also question how long the avoidance or refusal of particular foods has lasted, and if there are any associated medical concerns, such as malnutrition. Criteria The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) renamed "Feeding Disorder of Infancy or Early Childhood" to Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, and broadened the diagnostic criteria. Previously defined as a disorder exclusive to children and adolescents, the DSM-5 broadened the disorder to include adults who limit their eating and are affected by related physiological or psychological problems, but symptoms are distinct enough not to require a diagnosis of other specified feeding or eating disorder. The DSM-5 defines the following diagnostic criteria: Disturbance in eating or feeding, as evidenced by one or more of: Substantial weight loss (or, in children, absence of expected weight gain) Nutritional deficiency Dependence on a feeding tube or dietary supplements Significant psychosocial interference Disturbance not due to unavailability of food, or to observation of cultural norms Disturbance not due to anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, and no evidence of disturbance in experience of body shape or weight Disturbance not better explained by another medical condition or mental disorder, or when occurring concurrently with another condition, the disturbance exceeds what is normally caused by that condition In previous years, the DSM was not inclusive in recognizing all of the challenges associated with feeding and eating disorders in 3 main domains: Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) was an all-inclusive, placeholder group for all individuals that presented challenges with feeding The category of Feeding Disorder of Infancy/ Early Childhood was noted to be too broad, limiting specification when treating these behaviors There are children and youth who present feeding challenges but do not fit within any existing categories to date Prevalence of ARFID compared to picky eating Children are often picky eaters, but this does not necessarily mean they meet the criteria for an ARFID diagnosis. ARFID is a rare condition, and though it shares many symptoms with regular picky eating, it is not diagnosed nearly as much. Picky eating, which can exhibit symptoms similar to those of ARFID, can be observed in 13–22% of children from ages 3–11, whereas the prevalence of ARFID has "ranged from 5% to 14% among pediatric inpatient ED [eating disorder] programs and as high as 22.5% in a pediatric ED day treatment program". There is potential for misdiagnosis given the similarity with picky eating and the prevalence of that condition, especially in cases where ARFID does not affect the person with the condition severely. Differences from picky eating There are some key differences from picky eating that set ARFID apart. First, ARFID is not a condition that is created by one's conscience, but a subconscious condition that prohibits the person with the condition from eating certain foods to the point where they will refuse to eat anything and starve themselves if not given options of what their subconscious has deemed "safe foods". What also makes ARFID special is that due to its subconscious nature, it cannot be combatted through bribery (e.g. offering a child something as a reward for eating an "unsafe" food), reason nor shouting and threatening. It is also believed that using those methods can lead to the condition or the anxieties associated with it worsening. When it comes to ARFID, eating or not eating certain foods is not a preference, but rather a necessity. Second, ARFID can run deeper than just eating alone. It is documented that people with ARFID can have a particular anxiety towards trying new foods, but in some cases, that people with ARFID can also be scared of new experiences as a whole or novel situations where food is present. This, however, is a more rare complication and is not very widely documented. Given that some data suggests that ARFID may be associated with other psychological disorders, like anxiety disorders and autism spectrum disorders, and ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) these effects could be derived from those links. Third, ARFID used to be associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa due to its tendency to create issues with weight and nutrition, especially for children. While it is now known that cases of ARFID where there is more extreme weight loss or gain occur rather rarely, malnutrition is common, and any of these symptoms can set ARFID apart from the aforementioned conditions as well as picky eating. Difficulties surrounding diagnosis As mentioned before, picky eating and ARFID share many symptoms, and the symptoms covered in the DSM-5 are broad, which can be both a detriment and an advantage: Stephanie G. Harshman of the neuroendocrine unit at Massachusetts General Hospital has been quoted saying: "The broad definitions used among DSM-5 criteria for [avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)] provide substantial flexibility in a clinical setting". It can be detrimental, as a broad scope can lead to false positive diagnoses of ARFID, though as an advantage it is better than the DSM-IV description which landed people with ARFID in the "EDNOS" (eating disorder not otherwise specified) category and made it more difficult for people with the condition to reach potential treatment. A discriminating quality that was once considered to classify ARFID differently from picky eating was weight loss or gain, but given that this is not a universal feature of ARFID, that is no longer the case. Additionally, if weight loss or change (or more extreme malnutrition) are present, this can point towards the patient having anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, and can also lead to a false negative diagnosis. Due to the relative novelty of the DSM-5 and its new inclusion of ARFID, not everyone is familiar with the condition, making it more difficult to detect and diagnose. There is evidence that medical professionals who had diagnosed ARFID in a patient prior to meeting another patient with ARFID were more likely to detect and diagnose it than those who had not. Treatment For adults With time the symptoms of ARFID can lessen and can eventually disappear without treatment. However, in some cases treatment will be needed as the symptoms persist into adulthood. The most common type of treatment for ARFID is some form of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Working with a clinician can help to change behaviors more quickly than symptoms may typically disappear without treatment. There are support groups for adults with ARFID. For children Children can benefit from a four stage in-home treatment program based on the principles of systematic desensitization. The four stages of the treatment are record, reward, relax and review. In the 'record stage', children are encouraged to keep a log of their typical eating behaviors without attempting to change their habits as well as their cognitive feelings. The 'reward stage' involves systematic desensitization. Children create a list of foods that they might like to try eating some day. These foods may not be drastically different from their normal diet, but perhaps a familiar food prepared in a different way. Because the goal is for the children to try new foods, children are rewarded when they sample new foods. The 'relaxation stage' is most important for those children with severe anxiety when presented with unfavorable foods. Children learn to relax to reduce the anxiety that they feel. Children work through a list of anxiety-producing stimuli and can create a story line with relaxing imagery and scenarios. Often these stories can also include the introduction of new foods with the help of a real person or fantasy person. Children then listen to this story before eating new foods as a way to imagine themselves participating in an expanded variety of foods while relaxed. The final stage, 'review', is important to keep track of the child's progress, both in one-on-one sessions with the child, as well as with the parent in order to get a clear picture of how the child is progressing and if the relaxation techniques are working. For both adults and children A suitable treatment for older children and adults alike is CBT-AR (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), in which around 90% of participants have found high levels of satisfaction with the programme. While the rate of remission to this type of programme is said to be around 40%, it has seen higher efficacy among children and young adults compared to adults, and greater family involvement has also been seen to help. The main goals of treatment for CBT-AR are to achieve or to maintain a health weight, treat nutritional deficits, consume items from all 5 of the basic dietary groups, and to be more comfortable in social settings and circumstances. CBT-AR workbook can be used as a resource for professionals. This workbooks includes psychoeducation about ARFID, self-monitoring records for food logs, and the different stages in treatment. The treatment is broken up into 4 stages and aimed to help "reduce nutritional compromise and increase opportunities for exposure to novel foods to reduce negative feelings and predictions about eating". In a simplified format, the stages of this treatment are: Psychoeducation regarding ARFID and CBT-AR, setting up a regular pattern of eating and self-monitoring. Psychoeducation about nutrition deficiencies, selecting new foods to help aid the loss of those deficiencies. Figuring out the root cause(s) of the patient's ARFID (mentioned above in the Speculative causes section), bringing in 5 new foods to examine, describe their features and try tasting them throughout the week, lastly exposure to the foods in the sessions. Evaluating progress and compiling a relapse prevention plan. This is set to take place over 20–30 sessions ranging from 6 months to a year. Assessment The Nine Item Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Screen (NIAS) can be a tool used by professionals to assess the presence of ARFID. This is a 9-item, 6-point Likert scale (e.g., strongly disagree to strongly agree) screener. The assessment has a total score of 0-45 points. An ARFID diagnosis is most likely if an individual scores are greater than 10 on the picky eating scale, greater than 9 on the appetite scale, and/or greater than 10 on the fear scale. This measure should be used in concordance with other measures to increase sensitivity (true positive) of the diagnosis. Medical treatment Individuals with ARFID might need additional help outside of psychotherapy to increase their caloric intake and get to receive nutritional needs. Individuals with ARFID might take nutritional supplements. Patients may require nasogastric or gastrostomy tube feeding. Patients with ARFID are more likely than those diagnosed with another eating disorder to be initially evaluated in an outpatient setting while relying on long-term nasogastric or gastrostomy feedings. Patients with another eating disorder typically receive short-term nasogastric or gastrostomy feedings. Prevention While there is no way to predict who will develop ARFID, there might be ways to help diminish the probability of developing the disorder. Pediatricians should take special care in recognizing a child's eating patterns and intake, specifically parental concerns. Particularly, many parents worry that their child is not consuming enough food daily. As a result, they frequently coerce or bribe the child into eating even though the child is of normal development. This could negatively impact the child's view on different foods and create backlash from the child to the parent. Also, it is important for the parent and child to establish appropriate feeding practices. The child's doctor can assist to establish the proper feeding tool to allow the child to develop normally and create a positive relationship towards food and eating. The parent is responsible for when, where, and what the food is, and the child is responsible for how much they eat. It is important to keep meals consistent and set an example of proper dining etiquette and to not force the child to eat. See also Food neophobia Orthorexia nervosa References Further reading Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: Children, Adolescents, and Adults External links Eating disorders Culture-bound syndromes
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American singer-songwriter China Anne McClain has released three soundtrack albums, four singles, one promotional single, and four music videos. McClain appeared on the A.N.T. Farm soundtrack album in 2011, which was on the Billboard 200 at number 29, with songs such as Taio Cruz's "Dynamite" and "Calling All the Monsters". In 2014, McClain had released "Something Real", along with Kelli Berglund, the main single of the Disney Channel original movie How to Build a Better Boy. Albums Soundtrack albums Singles As main artist Promotional singles Other charted songs Other appearances Music videos Notes References Pop music discographies Discographies of American artists
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Clapham steht für: Clapham (London), Stadtteil im London Borough of Lambeth Clapham (Bedfordshire) ein Ort in Bedfordshire, England Clapham (North Yorkshire) ein Ort in North Yorkshire, England Clapham (West Sussex) ein Ort in West Sussex, England Clapham (South Australia) ein Vorort von Adelaide, Australien Clapham-Sekte, historische anglikanische Gemeinschaft Clapham ist der Familienname von: Aaron Clapham (* 1987), neuseeländischer Fußballspieler Arthur Roy Clapham (1904–1990), englischer Botaniker Cathy Overton-Clapham (* 1969), kanadische Curlerin Jamie Clapham (* 1975), englischer Fußballspieler John Harold Clapham (1873–1946), britischer Wirtschaftshistoriker Matthew E. Clapham (2006 promoviert), kanadischer Paläontologe Clapham ist der Name folgender Bahnhöfe: Bahnhof Clapham Junction Clapham Common (London Underground) Clapham North (London Underground) Clapham South (London Underground) Clapham Station (North Yorkshire)
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The Paris Economy Pact was an international economic agreement reached at the Paris Economic Conference, held from 14 June 1916 in Paris. The meeting, held at the height of World War I, included representatives of the Allied Powers: Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan and Russia. The pact was intended to isolate the Central Powers: the German Empire, the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Bulgaria. The Allied Powers envisioned isolating them through trade sanctions after the war. A standing body, the Comité permanent international d'action économique, based in Paris, was established to monitor the implementation of the pact. The pact was of great concern to the American government, led by President Woodrow Wilson, which saw the continued fragmentation of Europe to be a risk for continued conflict. US Secretary of State Robert Lansing asked the staff of the US embassy in Paris to monitor the proceedings (the United States had not yet entered the war and was not one of the Allies). The issue of central concern to the United States was that the pact included schemes for the subsidization and the government ownership of manufacturing enterprises and the division of European markets for the pact participants. The outcome of the Economic Conference foreshadowed the conflict between the United States and the Allies during the 1919 Paris Peace Conference. The past concern of the US government with the pact remains fossilized in the US Code, in Title 19, Section 1332(c), which gives the United States International Trade Commission the "power to investigate the Paris Economy Pact and similar organizations and arrangements in Europe." See also World War I reparations References External links Aftermath of World War I Treaty of Versailles World War I treaties Treaties concluded in 1916 Treaties entered into force in 1916 Treaties of the United Kingdom (1801–1922) Treaties of the French Third Republic Treaties of the Kingdom of Italy (1861–1946) Treaties of the Russian Empire Commercial treaties
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Streatham ist ein Stadtteil Londons, und liegt im Borough of Lambeth, im Süden der Stadt. Der Stadtteil liegt zwischen Brixton im Norden und Norbury im Süden und wird als eines der 35 Zentren Londons bezeichnet. Streatham ist in zwei Postleitzahlen geteilt: SW16 (wie auch Norbury) und SW2. Persönlichkeiten Marjorie Spiller (1897–1942), Schauspielerin und Berufspilotin Sydney Lee (1911–1986), Billardspieler, Snookerschiedsrichter und Billardtrainer Dave (* 1998), Rapper und Schauspieler Weblinks Stadtteil von London Geographie (London Borough of Lambeth)
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Chicken meal is the dry rendered product from a combination of clean chicken flesh and skin with or without accompanying bone, derived from whole carcasses of chicken, exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails. Meal here is used in the sense of "an ingredient which has been ground or otherwise reduced in particle size." It is mainly used in pet foods. Chicken meal is ground up chicken meat that has been carefully dried to a moisture level of 10%. The protein content is 65% and the fat level is 12%. Regular chicken contains about 70% water with 18% protein and 5% fat. To create chicken meal, ingredients are placed into large vats and cooked. This rendering process not only separates fat and removes water to create a concentrated protein product, it also kills bacteria, viruses, parasites and other organisms. Because meat can be rid of infectious agents through the rendering process, “4D” animals (dead, dying, diseased or disabled) are allowable chicken meal ingredients. While not always present, the possible inclusion of these ingredients makes chicken meal always considered unfit for human consumption. Pet Food Chicken meal is mainly used in pet foods. Its protein content is much higher than regular chicken because most of the water has been removed. Typically when it comes to pet food, all of the ingredients (meats, grains, vitamins, minerals) are mixed together and put through a machine called an extruder. The extruder cooks the mixture by adding steam and water. The result is the familiar kibble coming out of the extruder and it is subsequently dried. Fat is added after drying. (This is the same process for making many breakfast cereals.) The final pet product has a moisture level of around 10%. The processing of chicken meat along with the other ingredients essentially is converting it to chicken meal. However, there are some characteristics of regular chicken meat that make it less flexible for use as an ingredient compared to chicken meal. The high moisture content of chicken limits the amount that can be formulated into a complete finished food. Chicken is generally stored frozen to minimize microbial growth. The frozen chicken is thawed and made into slurry before adding to the mix. Chicken meal, however, can be used in a finished food at levels much greater than chicken meat. Chicken meal in a finished food provides roughly 4 to 5 times the nutrients as the same weight of chicken meat because of the differences in moisture. A pet food made of chicken meat may therefore have only 20% of the chicken in the final product, providing only 3.6% protein. An equivalent proportion of chicken meal would provide 13% protein. (For example, 100 lbs of chicken meal provides 65 lbs of protein while 100 lbs of chicken provides only 18 lbs of protein.) References Pet foods
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Autry Beamon (born November 12, 1953) is a former professional American football safety who played for three National Football League (NFL) teams. He played college football at East Texas State University. Over the course of his career, Beamon made 143 blocks. References 1953 births Living people Players of American football from Texas American football cornerbacks Seattle Seahawks players Minnesota Vikings players Cleveland Browns players Texas A&M–Commerce Lions football players People from Terrell, Texas
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The 2001 season of the astronomy TV show Jack Horkheimer: Star Gazer starring Jack Horkheimer started on January 1, 2001. The show's episode numbering scheme changed several times during its run to coincide with major events in the show's history. The official Star Gazer website hosts the complete scripts for each of the shows. 2001 season References External links Star Gazer official website Jack Horkheimer: Star Gazer 2001 American television seasons
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Chromium(III) sulfide is the inorganic compound with the formula Cr2S3. It is a brown-black solid. Chromium sulfides are usually nonstoichiometric compounds, with formulas ranging from CrS to Cr0.67S (corresponding to Cr2S3). Preparation Chromium(III) sulfide can be prepared through the reaction of a stoichiometric mixture of the elements at 1000 °C It is a solid that is insoluble in water. According to X-ray crystallography, its structure is a combination of that of nickel arsenide (1:1 stoichiometry) and Cd(OH)2 (1:2 stoichiometry). Some metal-metal bonding is indicated by the short Cr-Cr distance of 2.78 Å. See also Brezinaite, a mineral with the formula Cr3S4 References Chromium(III) compounds Sulfides
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Fernand Baldet (1885–1964) was a French astronomer. Baldet may also refer to Baldet (lunar crater) Baldet (Martian crater)
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Claire Johnston (1940–1987) va ser una teòrica feminista del cinema. Va escriure alguns assaigs fonamentals sobre la construcció de la ideologia en el cinema mainstream ( Hollywood i el cinema d'autor europeu ) i sobre l'articulació del cinema feminista com alternativa al cinema hegemònic. "Women's Cinema as Counter-Cinema" (1973) a: Claire Johnston (ed. ), Notes on Women's Cinema, Londres: Society for Education in Film and Television, reimprès a: Sue Thornham (ed. ), Feminist Film Theory. A Reader, Edinburgh University Press 1999, pàg. 31–40 "Feminist Politics and Film History", Screen 16, 3, pp. 115–125 (Editora), The work of Dorothy Arzner : Towards a Feminist Cinema, Londres: British Film Institute, 1975 Referències Morts el 1987 Naixements del 1940 Feministes britànics
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Chess aesthetics or beauty in chess is the aesthetic appreciation of chess games and problems, by both players and composers. This is evident, for example, in awarded to some games in certain tournaments and also in the world of chess composition. There are many books published featuring chess problems or puzzles that emphasize its aesthetic aspect. One of the earliest is from the 9th century AD. Aesthetics in chess can be both a source of pleasure for humans and also instruction, as compositions or games featuring it typically illustrate original ideas or new instantiations of old ones. A good chess problem composer, however, is not necessarily a good player. Factors about a game or move sequence (also referred to as a combination) that might cause it to be regarded as 'brilliant' by most players include, among other things: expediency, disguise, sacrifice, correctness, preparation, paradox, unity and originality. Expediency refers to a move's effectiveness in achieving something tangible, like checkmate or a decisive gain. Disguise occurs when a move played (usually the move) does not expose the solution immediately. Sacrifice refers to the exchange of a more powerful piece for a weaker one, but can also mean the exchange of other less tangible advantages, like . Correctness simply means the solution should work against any defense. (A plus but not always possible in real games.) Preparation means that the aesthetic perceived—say, in a particular tactical combination—was achieved in great part due to the strategic play preceding it. Paradox refers to the range of things that violate 'good practice' in chess, for example, the deliberate exposure of one's king. Unity refers to the cooperation between pieces toward the attainment of a specific goal (e.g. checkmate, winning material, controlling more ). Originality means something the observer has not seen before, and must therefore rely heavily on personal experience. Composition conventions such as not having any checks or in the first (i.e. key) move, and the use of variations to illustrate a particular theme (e.g. zugzwang, pin), also play a role in the aesthetics of the game. Conceptually, a 'common ground' of aesthetics between the domains of real (e.g. tournament) games and compositions can be established. These are beauty characteristics that apply approximately equally to both domains; examples include heuristic violations, economy and material sacrifice. This common ground is useful in computational models of aesthetics in the game because it helps in experiments comparing the beauty of compositions (on average, considered more beautiful) against the beauty of real games (on average, considered less beautiful). Some factors that pertain solely to real games (e.g. pressure under time control) or compositions (e.g. avoidance of castling moves) may be conflated with aesthetics in the game—and perhaps to some degree this is justifiable; however, they would lie outside the common ground described above. See also Chess in the arts References Applied aesthetics Aesthetics
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Black mussel is a common name for several mussels and may refer to: Choromytilus meridionalis, native to southern Africa Mytilus galloprovincialis Mytilus trossulus, native to the north Pacific, Arctic, and north Atlantic oceans
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Lake Vodlozero (, ) is a large freshwater lake in the southeastern part of the Republic of Karelia, Russia. It is located at and has an area of 322 km². It is 36 km long and 16 km wide. There are more than 190 islands on the lake. Vodlozero is used for fishery. It freezes up in early November and stays icebound until early May. The largest tributary of the lake is the river Ileksa. Its outflow is the river Vodla (through its tributaries Sukhaya Vodla and Vama), that flows into Lake Onega. See also Vodlozersky National Park References LVodlozero Vodlozero
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EasyOffice was an office suite for Microsoft Windows developed by E-Press corporation that came in two versions: EasyOffice Freeware, free for non-commercial personal use. It was featured in Maximum PC magazine as the second best alternative for Microsoft Office in 2004. EasyOffice Premium, consists of EasyOffice Freeware plus a PDF Filter and EasyAntiVirus, an antivirus program EasyOffice was replaced with another suite, also now defunct, simply called ONE (also released in a scaled down form as ONE SE). The company's former website (www.e-press.com) is now a parked domain. Included applications EasyWord with PDF Filter (DOC, RTF, HTML, and PDF files) EasyMail integrated with CRM, EasySchedule, EasyCRM, high-speed Anti-Spam EasySpreadsheet (XLS files); EasyPresentation (PowerPoint-like presentations) EasyDictionary (full-reference dictionary) EasyBookKeeper (accounting) EasyPad (Notepad replacement) Easy Contact Manager (hot lists, mass e-mails, form letters) EasySpeaker (reads docs and e-mails out loud) EasyZip (full-fledged zipping/unzipping program) EasyHelper EasyImage EasyDatabase EasyCalculator EasyCalendar EasyBackup See also List of office suites Comparison of office suites References External links About.com review PC Magazine review from 2004 Office suites Freeware
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In chemistry, homoconjugation has two unrelated meanings: In acid–base chemistry, homoconjugation is an alternate name for the phenomenon of homoassociation. In organic chemistry, homoconjugation is a type of conjugated system where two π-systems are separated by one non-conjugating group. See Conjugated system#Mechanism.
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The name Halong has been used to name four tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Vietnam after Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site and popular tourist attraction in northern Vietnam. Typhoon Halong (2002) (T0207, 10W, Inday) – struck Japan. Tropical Storm Halong (2008) (T0804, 05W, Cosme) Typhoon Halong (2014) (T1411, 11W, Jose) – a Category 5-equivalent super typhoon Typhoon Halong (2019) (T1923, 24W) – a Category 5-equivalent super typhoon Pacific typhoon set index articles
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The flag for the city of Denison, Texas, was designed in 1873, and formally approved on November 13, 1968. It composed of a bicolor of green and white separated by a red stripe, with a black vertical stripe and white star at the center. Symbolism The meanings of each of the colors and the star are as follows: The green band represents the green grass of Indian Territory (now Oklahoma, located only a few miles to the north). The red band represents the nearby Red River. The white band represents Texas cotton fields. The black vertical stripe bisecting the bands represents the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (better known as the M-K-T or Katy Railroad, which is now part of the Union Pacific Railroad). The star in the middle represents Denison. Flag Flags of cities in Texas Flags introduced in 1968 1968 establishments in Texas
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Hato Tejas is a barrio in the municipality of Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 41,851. History Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became an unincorporated territory of the United States. In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census of Puerto Rico finding that the population of Hato Tejas barrio was 1,358. Gallery See also List of communities in Puerto Rico References Barrios of Bayamón, Puerto Rico
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Microrasbora microphthalma is a species of cyprinid that is endemic to small hill streams in Yunnan, China. It belongs to the genus Microrasbora, which contains small danionins. It reaches up to in standard length. References Fish described in 2008 Danios Microrasbora Freshwater fish of China
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The Human Genetics Commission (HGC) was an advisory non-departmental public body that advised the UK government on the ethical and social aspects of genetics. This included genetic testing, cloning and other aspects of molecular medicine. The Commission was created after a review of the UK government biotechnology advisory framework in 1999. It was chaired initially by the lawyer, Baroness Helena Kennedy QC and, from 2007 to 2009, the acting chair was Sir John Sulston. From 2009, the Commission was chaired by Professor Jonathan Montgomery and comprised 21 members whose backgrounds include the law, medicine, consumer affairs, philosophy and ethics, scientific research, and clinical practice. Representatives of the Chief Medical Officers of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland also sat on the Commission. The Commission was abolished when quangos were reviewed by the newly elected government in October 2010. The Commission published its final paper in May 2012. References External links Human Genetics Commission archived website (archived by the UK National Archives on 4 May 2012) Defunct non-departmental public bodies of the United Kingdom government Department of Health and Social Care Ethics commissions Genetics in the United Kingdom Genetics organizations Medical regulation in the United Kingdom Regulation of biotechnologies
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Visa requirements for Dominican Republic citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Dominican Republic. Along with Cuba and Haiti, the Dominican Republic passport is considered the weakest passport in Latin America for traveling. Dominican Republic citizens are among only few Latin American nations, such as Bolivia and Ecuador, that still do not enjoy visa free regime with the European Union. As of 23 January 2023, holders of a Dominican Republic passport could travel to only 70 countries and territories without a travel visa or with a visa on arrival, ranking the Dominican Republic passport 73th ( tied with Zambia), in terms of travel freedom, according to the Henley Passport Index, Visa requirements map Visa requirements Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Visa requirements for Dominican Republic citizens for visits to various territories, disputed areas, partially recognised countries and restricted zones: Non-visa restrictions See also Visa policy of the Dominican Republic Dominican Republic passport References and Notes References Notes Dominican Republic Foreign relations of the Dominican Republic
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Crusader Field is a ballpark located in Irving, Texas. It is the home of the University of Dallas Crusaders. It was opened in 1997. References Baseball venues in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex Baseball venues in Texas Dallas Crusaders baseball
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The February 2006 Masters of Curling men's Grand Slam curling tournament was held February 23 to 26, 2006 at the Mile One Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The total purse for the event was $100,000. The tournament format was a triple knock out with an 8 team playoff. Randy Ferbey and his team of David Nedohin, Scott Pfeifer and Marcel Rocque of Edmonton defeated their same-city rivals Team Kevin Martin in the final to pick up the top prize of $30,000. It was Ferbey's first Slam win. Ferbey won the game 6–3. Martin blamed his team's loss as having too many of his rocks pick. Ferbey defeated Glenn Howard 9–6 and Martin defeated Shawn Adams 8–5 in the semifinals. In the quarterfinals, Ferbey beat Vic Peters 9–3 and Martin beat Wayne Middaugh 5–3. Sportsnet carried the semifinals and finals on television. The event was overshadowed by the final of curling event at the 2006 Winter Olympics, which was held on the same weekend, and featured the hometown Brad Gushue rink. That, and a snow storm in St. John's, kept many would-be spectators at home. Teams The teams were as follows: Prize money Final References External links Event site 2006 in Canadian curling Curling in Newfoundland and Labrador 2006-02 2006 in Newfoundland and Labrador February 2006 sports events in Canada Sport in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
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2006 Masters of Curling may refer to: 2006 Masters of Curling (February) 2006 Masters of Curling (December)
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Torneigs de tennis mixt: Adelaide International 1 2023 (ATP 250, WTA 500) Adelaide International 2 2023 (ATP 250, WTA 500)
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The Chiefs–Raiders rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders. The rivalry between the Chiefs and Raiders is considered to be one of the NFL's most bitter rivalries. Since the American Football League (AFL) was established in 1960, the Chiefs and Raiders have shared the same division, first being the AFL Western Conference, and since the AFL–NFL merger in , the AFC West. History The teams first met in 1960 when the Chiefs were known as the Dallas Texans. The Texans defeated the Raiders 34–16 in the team's first game at Oakland, then the Raiders defeated the Texans 20–19 at Dallas. The rivalry did not become so apparent until the Kansas City Athletics baseball team moved to Oakland, California, in 1967. In 1969, the Kansas City Royals expansion team was placed in the same division as the Athletics. The 1966 Chiefs team participated in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game, later known as the Super Bowl. The Chiefs and Raiders had identical 12–2 records in 1968 and faced off in a playoff game to decide who would go to face the New York Jets for the AFL Championship. The Raiders won, 41–6. The following year, in 1969, the Raiders beat the Chiefs twice in the regular season and went on to win the AFL Western Conference title. The teams met in the 1969 AFL Championship Game at Oakland and the underdog Chiefs won 17–7. The Chiefs participated in Super Bowl IV a week later and defeated the NFL's heavily favored Minnesota Vikings. It was not until 1976 that Oakland won their first Super Bowl championship. In the first meeting between the teams during the 1970 NFL season—both teams' first in the newly merged NFL—the Chiefs held a 17–14 lead late in the fourth quarter and appeared ready to run out the clock. Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson rolled right and gained enough yardage for a first down, and as he fell to the ground, Raiders defensive end Ben Davidson dove into Dawson with his helmet; in retaliation, Davidson was attacked by Chiefs wide receiver Otis Taylor. After a bench-clearing brawl, Davidson and Taylor were ejected, and the penalties that were called nullified the first down under the rules at the time. Kansas City was forced to punt. The Raiders took advantage, as George Blanda made a 48-yard field goal with 8 seconds left to secure a 17–17 tie. The tie proved to be costly for the Chiefs, as Oakland clinched their first AFC West championship with a 20–6 victory in Oakland in Week 13. Due to this incident, the NFL changed the rules so that Davidson's personal foul would have been enforced at the end of the play, and Taylor's penalty would have been assessed only after the Chiefs had been awarded a first down. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 42–10 in the 1975 season, prompting the Chiefs' live horse mascot Warpaint to circle the field after each touchdown scored. After the game, Raiders coach John Madden said "We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse." The Raiders won two more Super Bowl titles in 1980 and 1983 while the Chiefs were considered to be one of the worst teams in the NFL. The Raiders won most of the games between the 1970s and 1980s. Following their victory in Super Bowl IV, the Chiefs returned to the playoffs in 1971, but lost in double overtime to the Miami Dolphins in the divisional round in the longest game in NFL history, the final game at Kansas City's Municipal Stadium. Following that loss, Kansas City did not return to the playoffs until 1986. In the final game of the 1999 season, the Chiefs and Raiders faced off at Kansas City. A win for the Chiefs would put them in the playoffs. A game plagued by special teams mistakes for the Chiefs, including three attempted kickoffs that ended up out of bounds by kickoff specialist Jon Baker, helped keep the Raiders in the game and stop the Chiefs from sealing the victory. The game went into overtime and, helped by favorable field position after the third and final kickoff out of bounds, former Chief Rich Gannon drove the Raiders into Chiefs territory, setting up the game-winning field goal and knocking the Chiefs out of the playoffs, their first win at Arrowhead since 1988. On October 21, 2007, the Chiefs defeated the Raiders for a record ninth straight victory. On November 25, 2007, the Raiders defeated the Chiefs in Arrowhead for Oakland's first victory over Kansas City since December 23, 2002. On September 14, 2008, the Raiders defeated the Chiefs 23–8 for the second straight time in Kansas City. Rookie Darren McFadden compiled 210 rushing yards and a touchdown. On November 30, 2008, the Chiefs defeated the Raiders for the sixth straight time in Oakland. On September 20, 2009, the Raiders defeated the Chiefs 13–10, in Kansas City for the third straight time. The Chiefs became one of the few teams to lose to quarterback JaMarcus Russell. On November 15, 2009, the Chiefs defeated the Raiders 16–10 in Oakland Coliseum for the Chiefs' seventh straight victory in Oakland. On November 7, 2010, the Raiders defeated the Chiefs in OT 23–20 in a match-up that revived the Chiefs–Raiders rivalry. It marked the 99th time these teams have met in the regular season and 102nd overall. On January 2, 2011, the Raiders defeated the Chiefs in Kansas City for the fourth straight time, 31–10, to finish a sweep of the AFC West. On October 3, 2011, a Raiders fan filed a lawsuit against the Chiefs and two unidentified Chiefs fans, claiming that security did nothing as he was beaten during a brawl at Kansas City in 2009. The Chiefs broke Oakland's six-game winning streak in Kansas City on October 13, 2013, when they defeated the Raiders, 24–7, in a game where Kansas City set a then world record for the loudest open-air venue at over 137 dB. On November 20, 2014, the Raiders snapped a 16-game losing streak in Oakland against the Chiefs while Kansas City was in a four-game winning streak the week after the Chiefs defeated the defending Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks. The loss ended up costing Kansas City a playoff berth. In 2015, the Kansas City Chiefs swept the season series between these two teams. In 2016, both teams were at the top of the AFC for the entire season, with Oakland securing their first winning season and first playoff appearance since 2002. The Chiefs beat Oakland twice, 26–10 in Oakland and in Kansas City 21–13. Both teams ended the regular season with a 12–4 record and with the series sweep, Kansas City won the AFC West and a first round bye while Oakland was relegated to Wild Card status and the fifth seed in the AFC playoffs. The Chiefs and Raiders met for a Thursday Night match-up on October 19, 2017 in Oakland, with the Chiefs at a 5–1 record and the Raiders at a 2–4 record. The Raiders won the game 31–30 with a touchdown pass at the very end of the game, which followed two Chiefs defensive penalties, also including a scuffle between the two teams that led to Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch getting ejected. The game snapped a four-game losing streak for Oakland in the season, and also a five-game losing streak against the Chiefs in the rivalry. In Week 5 of the 2020 season, the rivalry between the two teams was renewed when the 2-2 Raiders went to Arrowhead Stadium and upset the undefeated Chiefs 40-32, snapping a 5-game losing streak against the Chiefs dating back to 2017. It was the Raiders’ first win in Arrowhead since 2012, with Derek Carr passing for 347 yards and three touchdowns, while Patrick Mahomes had 340 yards and two touchdowns, but had a costly third-quarter interception that led to a critical Raiders touchdown. It was Mahomes’ first loss to the Raiders, and first loss since losing to the Tennessee Titans in Week 10 of the 2019 season. On November 22, 2020, the two teams met in Las Vegas for the first time on Sunday Night Football. With 1:07 left in the game, Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass to Jason Witten to give the Raiders a 31-28 lead, but Patrick Mahomes lead a 75-yard drive culminating in a 23-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce with 28 seconds left that gave the Chiefs a 35-31 win, officially renewing a spark in the rivalry between the two teams. The Chiefs went on to finish the season 14-2, losing to the Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV, while the Raiders, who were 6-3 leading up to this game, began a painful late-season collapse, as they would lose four of their last six games to end the season 8-8 and out of the playoffs. Season-by-season results |- | 1960 | Tie 1–1 | style="| Raiders 20–19 | style="| Texans 34–16 | Tie 1–1 | Inaugural season for both franchises and the AFL. |- | 1961 | style="| | style="| Texans 43–11 | style="| Texans 42–35 | Texans 3–1 | |- | 1962 | style="| | style="| Texans 35–7 | style="| Texans 26–16 | Texans 5–1 | Texans win 1962 AFL Championship. |- | 1963 | style="| | style="| Raiders 22–7 | style="| Raiders 10–7 | Chiefs 5–3 | Texans move to Kansas City and become the Kansas City Chiefs. |- | 1964 | style="| | style="| Chiefs 42–7 | style="| Chiefs 21–9 | Chiefs 7–3 | |- | 1965 | Tie 1–1 | style="| Chiefs 14–7 | style="| Raiders 37–10 | Chiefs 8–4 | |- | 1966 | Tie 1–1 | style="| Raiders 34–14 | style="| Chiefs 32–10 | Chiefs 9–5 | Chiefs win 1966 AFL Championship, lose Super Bowl I. |- | 1967 | style="| | style="| Raiders 44–22 | style="| Raiders 23–21 | Chiefs 9–7 | Raiders win 1967 AFL Championship, lose Super Bowl II. |- | 1968 | Tie 1–1 | style="| Chiefs 24–10 | style="| Raiders 30–21 | Chiefs 10–8 | Raiders lose 1968 AFL Championship. |- style="background:#f2f2f2; font-weight:bold;" | 1968 Playoffs | style="| | | style="| Raiders 41–6 | Chiefs 10–9 | AFL Western Division Playoff. First postseason meeting between the two teams. |- | 1969 | style="| | style="| Raiders 27–24 | style="| Raiders 10–6 | Raiders 11–10 | Chiefs win 1969 AFL Championship, win Super Bowl IV. |- style="background:#f2f2f2; font-weight:bold;" | 1969 Playoffs | style="| | | style="| Chiefs 17–7 | Tie 11–11 | AFL Championship Game. Chiefs become first Super Bowl representative (and champion) to not win their respective division. |- |- | | style="| | Tie 17–17 | style="| Raiders 20–6 | Raiders 12–11–1 | AFL-NFL merger. Both teams placed in AFC West. Late in the game in Kansas City, Ben Davidson and Otis Taylor fight leads to a bench clearing brawl. Offsetting penalties took a first down away from the Chiefs, forcing them to punt and allowing the Raiders to kick a game-tying field goal. |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 16–14 | Tie 20–20 | Tie 12–12–2 | Most recent tie game in the series. |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Chiefs 27–14 | style="| Raiders 26–3 | Tie 13–13–2 | Chiefs open Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City's win was its first at Arrowhead before a record crowd of 82,390. |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Chiefs 16–6 | style="| Raiders 37–7 | Tie 14–14–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Raiders 7–6 | style="| Raiders 27–7 | Raiders 16–14–2 | |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Chiefs 42–10 | style="| Raiders 28–20 | Raiders 17–15–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Raiders 24–21 | style="| Raiders 21–10 | Raiders 19–15–2 | Raiders win Super Bowl XI.Game in Kansas City is first meeting aired on Monday Night Football. |- | | style="| | style="| Raiders 37–28 | style="| Raiders 21–20 | Raiders 21–15–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Raiders 20–10 | style="| Raiders 28–6 | Raiders 23–15–2 | Raiders win seven straight meetings. |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 35–7 | style="| Chiefs 24–21 | Raiders 23–17–2 | Chiefs' first win in Oakland since 1969 AFL Championship; first Kansas City sweep since 1964. |- |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Raiders 27–14 | style="| Chiefs 31–17 | Raiders 24–18–2 | Raiders win Super Bowl XV. |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 27–0 | style="| Chiefs 28–17 | Raiders 24–20–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Raiders 21–17 | no game | Raiders 25–20–2 | Raiders move from Oakland to Los Angeles. Game in Los Angeles was cancelled due to the Players strike reducing season to 9 games. |- | | style="| | style="| Raiders 28–20 | style="| Raiders 21–20 | Raiders 27–20–2 | Raiders win Super Bowl XVIII. |- | | style="| | style="| Raiders 22–20 | style="| Raiders 17–7 | Raiders 29–20–2 | |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Chiefs 36–20 | style="| Raiders 19–10 | Raiders 30–21–2 | |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Raiders 24–17 | style="| Chiefs 20–17 | Raiders 31–22–2 | |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Chiefs 16–10 | style="| Raiders 35–17 | Raiders 32–23–2 | Game in Los Angeles played with replacement players during NFL players strike. |- | | style="| | style="| Raiders 27–17 | style="| Raiders 17–10 | Raiders 34–23–2 | |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Chiefs 24–19 | style="| Raiders 20–14 | Raiders 35–24–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 9–7 | style="| Chiefs 27–24 | Raiders 35–26–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 24–21 | style="| Chiefs 27–21 | Raiders 35–28–2 | |- style="background:#f2f2f2; font-weight:bold;" | 1991 Playoffs | style="| | style="| Chiefs 10–6 | | Raiders 35–29–2 | AFC Wild Card playoffs. Third overall postseason meeting, but the only postseason meeting since the AFL-NFL merger. |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Chiefs 27–7 | style="| Raiders 28–7 | Raiders 36–30–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 24–9 | style="| Chiefs 31–20 | Raiders 36–32–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 13–3 | style="| Chiefs 19–9 | Raiders 36–34–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 23–17(OT) | style="| Chiefs 29–23 | Tie 36–36–2 | Raiders move from Los Angeles back to Oakland. |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Chiefs 19–3 | style="| Raiders 26–7 | Tie 37–37–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 30–0 | style="| Chiefs 28–27 | Chiefs 39–37–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 28–8 | style="| Chiefs 31–24 | Chiefs 41–37–2 | Chiefs win 11 straight home games (1989–98).Game in Oakland last for Chiefs coach Marty Schottenheimer. |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Raiders 41–38(OT) | style="| Chiefs 37–34 | Chiefs 42–38–2 | Chiefs win 19 of 21 meetings dating back to 1989. Raiders win in Kansas City, the final game of the regular season, to keep the Chiefs out of the playoffs. Game in Kansas City also the last for Chiefs star linebacker Derrick Thomas, who died 37 days later from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. |- |- | | style="| | style="| Raiders 20–17 | style="| Raiders 49–31 | Chiefs 42–40–2 | First Raiders sweep since 1988. |- | | style="| | style="| Raiders 27–24 | style="| Raiders 28–26 | Tie 42–42–2 | Game in Kansas City is season opener and played with replacement officials. |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Chiefs 20–10 | style="| Raiders 24–0 | Tie 43–43–2 | Raiders lose Super Bowl XXXVII. |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 27–24 | style="| Chiefs 17–10 | Chiefs 45–43–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 31–30 | style="| Chiefs 34–27 | Chiefs 47–43–2 | Game in Kansas City played on Christmas. |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 27–23 | style="| Chiefs 23–17 | Chiefs 49–43–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 17–13 | style="| Chiefs 20–9 | Chiefs 51–43–2 | |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Raiders 20–17 | style="| Chiefs 12–10 | Chiefs 52–44–2 | Chiefs win nine straight meetings. |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Raiders 23–8 | style="| Chiefs 20–13 | Chiefs 53–45–2 | |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Raiders 13–10 | style="| Chiefs 16–10 | Chiefs 54–46–2 | Chiefs win seven straight games in Oakland. |- |- | | style="| | style="| Raiders 31–10 | style="| Raiders 23–20(OT) | Chiefs 54–48–2 | Raiders sweep division but miss the playoffs, an NFL first. |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Raiders 16–13(OT) | style="| Chiefs 28–0 | Chiefs 55–49–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Raiders 26–16 | style="| Raiders 15–0 | Chiefs 55–51–2 | Raiders win six straight meetings in Kansas City. |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 24–7 | style="| Chiefs 56–31 | Chiefs 57–51–2 | The Chiefs' 56–31 win in Oakland is the highest scoring game in the rivalry (87 points). |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Chiefs 31–13 | style="| Raiders 24–20 | Chiefs 58–52–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 23–17 | style="| Chiefs 34–20 | Chiefs 60–52–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 21–13 | style="| Chiefs 26–10 | Chiefs 62–52–2 | |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Chiefs 26–15 | style="| Raiders 31–30 | Chiefs 63–53–2 | Raiders win game in Oakland after back-to-back holding calls against the Chiefs which allowed 2 consecutive untimed downs. |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 35–3 | style="| Chiefs 40–33 | Chiefs 65–53–2 | Chiefs clinch the AFC West and the AFC's #1 seed with their home win in week 17. |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 40–9 | style="| Chiefs 28–10 | Chiefs 67–53–2 | Chiefs win seven straight home meetings. Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV. |- |- | | Tie 1–1 | style="| Raiders 40–32 | style="| Chiefs 35–31 | Chiefs 68–54–2 | Raiders relocate to Las Vegas, Nevada. Raiders' first win in Kansas City since 2012. Chiefs lose Super Bowl LV. |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 48–9 | style="| Chiefs 41–14 | Chiefs 70–54–2 | |- | | style="| | style="| Chiefs 30–29 | style="| Chiefs 31–13 | Chiefs 72–54–2 | Chiefs clinch the AFC's #1 seed with their road win in week 18. Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII. |- |- | AFL regular season | Tie 10–10 | Tie 5–5 | Tie 5–5 | |- | NFL regular season | style="| | Chiefs 32–20–1 | Chiefs 28–23–1 | |- | AFL and NFL regular season | style="| | Chiefs 37–25–1 | Chiefs 33–28–1 | |- | AFL and NFL postseason | style="| | Chiefs 1–0 | Tie 1–1 | AFC Wild Card playoffs: 1991. AFL Western Divisional playoff: 1968. AFL Championship Game: 1969. |- | Regular and postseason | style="| | Chiefs 38–25–1 | Chiefs 34–29–1 | 72 wins by the Chiefs are the most by one team against the Raiders. |- Connections between the teams Quarterback Rich Gannon, who was the Chiefs' starting quarterback in the late 1990s signed with the Raiders for the 1999 season and two years later was named NFL MVP. Wide receiver Andre Rison played for the Chiefs before getting cut prior to the 2000 NFL season. He signed with Oakland later that year. Running back Marcus Allen played for the Raiders in Los Angeles and led the Raiders to victory in Super Bowl XVIII. Allen signed with the Chiefs for the 1993 season after a feud with Raider Managing General Partner Al Davis became public. Allen later reportedly asked to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Chiefs, even though unlike the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame doesn't induct players on a certain team. Allen did receive his Hall of Fame ring in a ceremony at halftime of a Chiefs game in 2003 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Backup quarterback Tom Flores won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs in 1969, but never started in Kansas City. Flores became head coach of the Raiders 10 years later and led the team to two Super Bowl titles. Former Chiefs head coach and defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham spent four years with the Los Angeles Raiders (1991–94) as the team's defensive coordinator. He joined the Chiefs in 1995. Cornerback Albert Lewis and running back Harvey Williams started their careers in Kansas City but were traded to the Raiders in 1994. Quarterback JaMarcus Russell and wide receiver Dwayne Bowe hold many records while attending Louisiana State University. In the 2007 NFL Draft, Russell would be drafted to the Raiders (#1 overall) and Bowe would be drafted to the Chiefs (#23 overall). Also, during the following draft (2008 NFL Draft), LSU's defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey would also be drafted to the Chiefs (#5 overall). Even in 2009, LSU's defensive end Tyson Jackson would be drafted by the Chiefs in the first round. Defensive tackle Terdell Sands was drafted by the Chiefs in 2001. After a few seasons, Sands signed with the Raiders to become their starter on the defensive line. Raiders running back Bo Jackson spent most of his Major League Baseball career with the Kansas City Royals, whose Kauffman Stadium (Royals Stadium from 1973–93) shares the same parking lot with Arrowhead at the Harry S. Truman Sports Complex. In 1962, the Chiefs traded their original quarterback Cotton Davidson to the Raiders for the first overall selection in the 1963 AFL Draft, which was used by the Chiefs to select future Hall of Famer Buck Buchanan. Center Rodney Hudson was drafted by the Chiefs, and played there from 2011 to 2014, before signing with the Raiders in 2015. Quotes See also AFC West American Football League National Football League rivalries Notes References Further reading Matthew C. Ehrlich, Kansas City vs. Oakland: The Bitter Sports Rivalry that Defined an Era. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois Press, 2019. National Football League rivalries Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Las Vegas Raiders rivalries Kansas City Chiefs rivalries
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The Indian Air Force Museum, Palam, is the museum of the Indian Air Force, and is located at the Palam Air Force Station in Delhi, India. The museum was the only one of its kind in India until the opening of the Naval Aviation Museum in Goa in 1998 and HAL Aerospace Museum in Bangalore in 2001. It showcases the history of the IAF. The museum is managed by AVM Vikram Singh, a second generation test pilot, historian, and author of war books. Description The Museum entrance features an indoor display gallery that contains historic photographs, memorabilia, uniforms and personal weapons of the Indian Air Force from its inception in 1932. The gallery leads to a hangar exhibiting small aircraft and Air Force inventory including anti-aircraft guns, vehicles and ordnance. Larger aircraft are exhibited outside the hangar. The outdoor gallery contains aircraft as well as several war trophies, radar equipment and captured enemy vehicles. The Vintage Aircraft Flight services some rare aircraft and maintains them in an airworthy condition. These aircraft are not normally accessible by the general public. Large transport aircraft are stored on the apron of the airbase due to lack of space. These aircraft are displayed only on the annual Air Force Day, October 8. The museum has a small souvenir shop. Aircraft on display Hangar Westland Lysander P-9160 Westland Wapiti K-813 Percival Prentice IV-3381 Hawker Hunter A-476 in Thunderbolts colour scheme Hawker Hurricane II B AB-832 Hawker Tempest II HA-623 Yokosuka MXY-7 Okha I-13 Supermarine Spitfire XVIII HS-986 Dassault Mystere IVa IA-1329 Dassault Ouragan IC-554 De Havilland Vampire NF10 ID-606 HAL Gnat II E-2015 Sukhoi Su-7 BMK B-888 MiG-21 FL C-992, C-2216 HAL Krishak HAOP-27 HAL HF-24 Marut D-1205 PZL TS-11 Iskra W-1757, W-1758 F-86 Sabre 606 in Pakistani colour scheme Outdoor Gallery BAE Canberra B(I)58 IF-907 Consolidated B-24 Liberator J HE-924 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar IK-450 Sikorsky S55C IZ-1590 Mil Mi-4 BZ-900 MiG-23MF SK434 MiG-25R KP-355 Vintage Aircraft Flight De Havilland DH-82 Tiger Moth HU-512 De Havilland Vampire FB52 IB-799 Supermarine Spitfire VIII NH-631 HAL Gnat II E-265 HAL HT-2 IX-737 North American Harvard HT-291 Douglas C-47 IJ-302 HAL HT-2 IX-732 Transport Aircraft Section Antonov An-12 BL-727 De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou BM-774 Douglas C-47 IJ-817 Ilyushin Il-14 IL-860 Tupolev Tu-124 V-644 See also Indira Gandhi International Airport List of aerospace museums Naval Aviation Museum (India) References External links Air Force Museum, webpage at Indian Air Force Air force museums Indian Air Force Museums in Delhi Military and war museums in India Aerospace museums in India Year of establishment missing
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Two Frogs is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Chris Wormell, published in 2003 starring Dov and Coles. It won the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize Bronze Award and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. References 2003 children's books British children's books British picture books Books about frogs Jonathan Cape books
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Naem khao (), also known as yam naem () is a very popular Lao appetizer salad originating from Tha Deua, a small port village, in Vientiane, Laos. Nam khao can be found at street stalls, restaurants, or served communal/potluck style on large trays at parties and other celebratory events. The dish has spread to Northeastern Thailand (Isan) and the rest of Thailand when Laotians and ethnic Lao from the Isan region migrated to Bangkok for work. The dish is also gaining popularity in the West where the Laotians have immigrated. Other names Naem khao is also known as naem Thadeua (), naem khao tod (), yam naem khao thot () or naem khluk () and translated or transliterated as Lao crispy rice salad, Lao fried rice ball salad. Ingredients and preparation Naem khao is made with deep-fried rice balls (similar to a spherical croquette), chunks of Lao-style Vietnamese fermented pork sausage (som moo or naem chua), chopped peanuts, grated coconut, sliced scallions or shallots, mint, cilantro, lime juice, fish sauce, and other ingredients. Nam khao is traditionally eaten as a wrap by filling an individual lettuce leaf with a spoonful of the nam khao mixture and then topping it with fresh herbs and dried chili peppers. The traditional Lao method of making nam khao involves seasoning cooked rice with red curry paste, sugar, salt, and grated coconut, and then forming the mixture into tightly packed rice balls to be coated with eggs and deep-fried until crispy. Prior to serving, the crispy rice balls are broken into little chunks and then mixed with the rest of the fresh ingredients to form the eventual crispy rice salad. See also List of salads References Salads Street food Lao cuisine
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This is a list of seasons completed by the Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I. Seasons References Miami Miami Hurricanes basketball Miami Hurricanes basketball
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This is a list of rural localities under the jurisdiction of Moscow. Moscow ( , US chiefly ; ) is the capital and most populous city of Russia, with 13.2 million residents within the city limits, 17 million within the urban area and 20 million within the metropolitan area. Moscow is one of Russia's federal cities, granting it a status of both an inhabited locality and a constituent federal subject. Novomoskovsky Administrative Okrug Rural localities in Novomoskovsky Administrative Okrug: 1st Rabochiy Poselok Kartmazovo, Moscow Vatutinki Troitsky Administrative Okrug Rural localities in Dobrinsky District: Golokhvastovo Golokhvastovo LMS See also Lists of rural localities in Russia References Moscow
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Israel Horowitz or Horovitz may refer to: Israel Albert Horowitz, American international chess master Israel Horowitz (producer), American classical music record producer, editor, columnist Israel Horovitz, American playwright and screenwriter
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MorphThing is a website that allows users to morph uploaded photos together, transitioning gradually from one to the other. Members could upload photos and submit them to the site, with approval, for everyone to use. If members are registered then they can save morphed images and upload new ones. MorphThing also has a large selection of already morphed images. Upload MorphThing allows registered members to upload images for private or public use (public uses with approval). Once images have uploaded, they must be "prepared" before being morphed. Preparing In order to prepare, there are green dots (control pins). First, there are 6 green dots, these are placed in important areas of the eyebrows. Next comes more dots, only this time they are used for placement in the eyes, then the nose, lips, hairline, & jaw. Placement of these dots are extremely important for proper morphing. Morphing In order to morph the user look through the library of photos and select up to four images, then click morph. Then, the image will morph. This usually takes about 1–5 seconds. What one can also do is now morph their recently morphed image with other images, simply by clicking "Morph this Image". Clicking that will redirect the user back to the library; only their recently morphed image will now be in the user's selected images. About 550 images are currently available for morphing. What will my baby look like? In early June, 2009, MorphThing added a baby application. This allows users to upload photos of themselves and someone else (privately) and instead of morphing one can easily create a MorphBaby. This will morph the two images and will also add a baby that best suits the photos to the morph. This makes for a very realistic baby morph. Members can also select a photo of themselves (privately) and a celebrity to make a MorphBaby. Only two photos are able to be used for MorphBabies, regardless of gender. Popularity As of September 2, 2007, over 1,000,000 morphs had been created using MorphThing. MorphThing is most popular in the United States, Germany, India, Canada & the United Kingdom. Specialty Apps On May 27, 2009, MorphThing introduced the MorphThing Facebook App. References External links Photo software Software companies based in California Technology companies based in Greater Los Angeles Companies based in Los Angeles Westchester, Los Angeles American companies established in 2007 Software companies established in 2007 2007 establishments in California Software companies of the United States
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The Special London Bridge Special is a 1972 musical variety television special. It was made to celebrate the acquisition of the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. It was filmed in Lake Havasu following the opening of the London Bridge. It was produced, directed and choreographed by David Winters and it starred Tom Jones and Jennifer O'Neill. Other guests included The Carpenters, Kirk Douglas, Jonathan Winters, Hermione Gingold, Lorne Greene, Chief Dan George, Charlton Heston, George Kirby, Michael Landon, Terry-Thomas, Engelbert Humperdinck, Elliott Gould, Merle Park, and Rudolf Nureyev. Synopsis Tom Jones catches a bus in London and is magically transported to Lake Havasu and the newly opened London Bridge. There he meets Jennifer O'Neill and a romance ensues which punctuated by musical and choreography interludes. References Lake Havasu City, Arizona 1970s musical films Films directed by David Winters
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1000 Lake Shore Plaza is a 590 ft (180m) tall skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. It was completed in 1964 and has 55 floors. Sidney Morris designed the building, which is the 47th tallest in Chicago. When it was completed, it was claimed as the tallest reinforced concrete building in the world, but the Tour de la Bourse in Montreal was completed the same year, thus taking the title. The tower was also the tallest building in Chicago with balconies until the Park Tower was completed in 1999. See also List of tallest buildings in Chicago References Buildings and structures completed in 1964 Residential skyscrapers in Chicago 1964 establishments in Illinois
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Sleeping with the Enemy is a 1991 film based on the Nancy Price novel. Sleeping with the Enemy may also refer to: Books Sleeping with the Enemy (novel), a 1987 novel by Nancy Price Film and TV "Sleeping with the Enemy", a 1993 season 4 episode of the television series, Northern Exposure "Sleeping with the Enemy", a 1995 season 3 episode of the television series, Frasier "Sleeping with the Enemy" (The Simpsons), a 2004 episode of The Simpsons Music Sleeping with the Enemy (album), a 1992 album by Paris "Sleeping with the Enemy", a song by Mike Got Spiked "Sleeping with the Enemy", a song by Kylie Minogue from the album Kiss Me Once "Had a Dream (Sleeping with the Enemy)", a song by Roger Hodgson from his album In the Eye of the Storm
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Graupel (; ), also called soft hail, hominy snow, or snow pellets, is precipitation that forms when supercooled water droplets in air are collected and freeze on falling snowflakes, forming balls of crisp, opaque rime. Graupel is distinct from hail and ice pellets in both formation and appearance. However, both hail and graupel are common in thunderstorms with cumulonimbus clouds, though graupel also falls in winter storms, and at higher elevations as well. The METAR code for graupel is GS. Formation Under some atmospheric conditions, snow crystals may encounter supercooled water droplets. These droplets, which have a diameter of about on average, can exist in the liquid state at temperatures as low as , far below the normal freezing point as long as above the homogeneous nucleation point of water. Contact between a snow crystal and the supercooled droplets results in freezing of the liquid droplets onto the surface of the crystal. This process of crystal growth is known as accretion. Crystals that exhibit frozen droplets on their surfaces are often referred to as rimed. When this process continues so that the shape of the original snow crystal is no longer identifiable and has become ball-like, the resulting crystal is referred to as graupel. Graupel was formerly referred to by meteorologists as "soft hail." However, graupel is easily distinguishable from hail in both the shape and strength of the pellet and, in some cases, the circumstances in which it falls. Ice from hail is formed in hard, relatively uniform layers and usually falls only during thunderstorms. Graupel forms fragile, soft, oblong crystals and falls in place of typical snowflakes in wintry mix situations, often in concert with ice pellets. However, graupel does also occur in thunderstorms. Graupel is also fragile enough that it will typically fall apart when pressed on. Microscopic structure The frozen droplets on the surface of rimed crystals are difficult to see even when zoomed in, and the topography of a graupel particle is not easy to record with a light microscope because of the limited resolution and depth of field in the instrument. However, observations of snow crystals with a low-temperature scanning electron microscope (LT-SEM) clearly show frozen cloud droplets measuring up to on the surface of the crystals. The rime has been observed on all four basic forms of snow crystals, including plates, dendrites, columns and needles. As the riming process continues, the mass of frozen, accumulated cloud droplets eventually obscures the form of the original snow crystal, thereby giving rise to graupel. Graupel and avalanches Graupel commonly forms in high-altitude climates and is both denser and more granular than ordinary snow, due to its rimed exterior. Macroscopically, graupel resembles small beads of polystyrene. The combination of density and low viscosity makes fresh layers of graupel unstable on slopes, and layers of or higher present a high risk of dangerous slab avalanches. In addition, thinner layers of graupel falling at low temperatures can act as ball bearings below subsequent falls of more naturally stable snow, rendering them also liable to avalanche or otherwise making surfaces slippery. Graupel tends to compact and stabilise ("weld") approximately one or two days after falling, depending on the temperature and the properties of the graupel. Gallery See also Sleet - term variously used for frozen precipitation Freezing rain Ice pellets References External links Dictionaries 3 results for:graupel. Dictionary.com, accessed September 12, 2006. Graupel. Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, accessed September 12, 2006. Weather glossaries Weather Glossary, G. The Weather Channel, accessed September 12, 2006. All About Snow. National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), accessed September 12, 2006. Terms used by meteorologists, forecasters, weather observers, and in weather forecasts. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), accessed September 12, 2006. About.com Weather Glossary. Weather at About.com, accessed December 21, 2008. Snow or ice weather phenomena Precipitation Hail
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Killers is a short BBC film written by David Eldridge and directed by Mike Wadham. Part of the drama lab series on BBC Three, Killers is set in a house in east London in which a group of lads are having a party. It looks at the relationships between young lads and how those relationships change when a female is added to the equation. Overseen by Tony Jordan, it stars Roland Manookian, Brooke Kinsella and Thomas Aldridge. Cast Roland Manookian Thomas Aldridge Brooke Kinsella Neil Maskell Billy Worth Freddy White References External links British television films
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