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FIFA, through several companies, sold the rights for the broadcast of 2002 FIFA World Cup to the following broadcasters. Television References External links broadcasting rights FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights
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A PrintableString is a restricted character string type in the ASN.1 notation. It is used to describe data that consists only of a specific printable subset of the ASCII character set. According to the ASN.1 Specification of basic notation, the character set of PrintableString can be expressed as: The PrintableString definition does not include the at sign (@) or ampersand (&). This sometimes causes problems for naive implementers who attempt to put an SMTP email address into an X.509 digital certificate Distinguished Name. The PrintableString definition does not include asterisk (*) which means it must not be used to represent a wildcard in an X.509 digital certificate Distinguished Name. See also The X.690 encoding standard for ASN.1 IA5String References Character sets
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The World Golf Foundation (WGF)'s mission is to unite the golf industry around initiatives that promote, enhance the growth of and provide access to the game worldwide, while preserving golf’s traditional values and passing them on to others. It accomplishes its mission through three divisions it oversees: • World Golf Hall of Fame: celebrates golf and preserves the legacies of those who have made it great. • First Tee is impacting the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character and instill life-enhancing values through the game of golf. • WE ARE GOLF unites and activates the golf industry around key strategic initiatives that increase participation and retention of participants, inspire involvement and interest in the game, and promote sustainable best practices for golf facilities. The WGF's Board is composed of golf's major international organizations and professional Tours: the European Tour, LPGA, Masters Tournament, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, The R&A and the USGA References External links Official website Golf associations Sports organizations established in 1994
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The 2004–05 Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone season comprises three different basins. Their respective seasons are: 2004-05 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season west of 90°E, 2004-05 Australian region cyclone season between 90°E and 160°E, and 2004-05 South Pacific cyclone season east of 160°E.
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HEHC is an abbreviation that can refer to, among others, the following: High-efficiency hybrid cycle – thermodynamic cycle High-Explosive, High-Capacity – military shell type
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Woods Field is a baseball park located in Marshall, TX and home to the East Texas Baptist University Tigers baseball team of the American Southwest Conference. References Baseball venues in East Texas Baseball venues in Texas East Texas Baptist Tigers baseball Buildings and structures in Marshall, Texas
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Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located within Fort Constitution in New Castle, New Hampshire, United States. History The station was established in 1771 and was the 10th of 11 light stations established prior to the American Revolution. The first tower was a shingled wooden structure with an iron lantern and copper roof. Its light source was three copper oil lamps. The first tower was replaced in 1804 by an octagonal wooden tower approximately east of the 1771 tower. In 1851, twenty years after the establishment of Whaleback Lighthouse, the tower was shortened to . Three years later, in 1854, the tower was fitted with a Fourth (4th) Order Fresnel lens. In 1878, a new cast-iron, brick-lined lighthouse tower was erected on the same foundation as the 1804 tower. When the new tower was completed, the surrounding remains of the 1804 tower were removed. The current light is a fixed green signal that is visible for . The light is made green by an acrylic cylinder that surrounds the lens. Other structures at the light station that are still standing are the 1903 oil house (restored in 2004) and the 1872 keeper's house (currently United States Coast Guard offices). The lighthouse was added to National Register of Historic Places in 2009. Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses Founded in 2001, the Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses are a chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation (ALF). The mission of the Friends is to work for the preservation of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse and associated structures, as well as to gather and preserve the history of the important historic site and to share these resources with the public. The United States Coast Guard owns Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse and still maintains the active aids to navigation equipment. The group is licensed through ALF to care for the tower, oil house, and wooden walkway. As of November 2008, the Friends are also responsible for Whaleback Lighthouse, and altered the chapter name to reflect this. Ghost Hunters investigation In October 2008, the Ghost Hunters team of Jason Hawes, Grant Wilson, and others investigated possible paranormal activity at the lighthouse, keeper's house, and Fort Constitution. The episode aired December 10, 2008, on the Sci Fi Channel. This investigation came almost two years after the independent TV show Scared! filmed at the Portsmouth Lighthouse. The two episodes of the two different shows both featured investigations of the lighthouse as well as the keeper's house and the nearby Fort Constitution. Jeremy D'Entremont of the Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse provided on- and off-screen history for both shows. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Rockingham County, New Hampshire References External links Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses American Lighthouse Foundation SCARED! at the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse Lighthouses completed in 1771 Towers completed in 1771 Lighthouses completed in 1878 Transportation buildings and structures in Rockingham County, New Hampshire Reportedly haunted locations in New Hampshire Tourist attractions in Rockingham County, New Hampshire Lighthouses on the National Register of Historic Places in New Hampshire National Register of Historic Places in Rockingham County, New Hampshire New Castle, New Hampshire 1771 establishments in New Hampshire
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The 2007 Cricket World Cup took place in the West Indies from 13 March to 28 April 2007, using the sports One Day International format. A total of 16 teams participated in 51 matches throughout the tournament and were initially divided into four groups, with the two best-performing teams from each group moving on to a "Super 8" format. From this, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and South Africa won through to the semi-finals, with Australia defeating Sri Lanka in the final to win their third consecutive World Cup. Events took place at eight venues, with four venues used in warm-up matches. Four additional venues hosted warm-up matches. References External links 2007 Cricket World Cup Grounds Lists of cricket grounds Venues, 2007 Cricket World Cup
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Reed-leaf wattle is a common name for several plants and may refer to: Acacia calamifolia Acacia euthycarpa, endemic to southern Australia
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Ce tableau recense les Premiers ministres de la République populaire du Bangladesh depuis sa séparation du Pakistan le . Références Voir aussi Bangladesh Politique au Bangladesh Présidents du Bangladesh Bangladesh, Premier ministre Premiers ministres
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Velvet plant is a common name for several plants and may refer to: Gynura aurantiaca, native to southeast Asia Verbascum
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Styrian sour soup () is a sour soup that originates from Lower Styria. History Styrian sour soup was a staple at koline, the biggest secular festival, and become a synonymous with late-night parties. It was typically served at nuptials after midnight. Preparation It is prepared at the feast of koline (pig slaughter) from the trotters (feet) and parts of pork head and spiced with onions, garlic, marjoram, thyme, parsley, black pepper, salt and apple or wine vinegar. Slice the meat and vegetables for stock into pieces and boil in salted water. together with herbs. Cut the potatoes into pieces and add them to the soup stock after the meat was softened. Mix in the sour cream or sour milk and flour to thicken, and continue to cook until all ingredients are soft. At the end add some vinegar. Variations The meat can also be boiled in one piece. Cut it into pieces and add to the soup only when the vegetables and potatoes are done. See also Slovenian cuisine References Slovenian soups
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Vanishing Girls is a young adult mystery novel by Lauren Oliver, published March 10, 2015 by HarperCollins. Reception Vanishing Girls received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, positive reviews from School Library Journal, Common Sense Media, MTV, and Booklist, and a mediocre review from Kirkus. The book also received the following accolades: YALSA's Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Top Ten (2017) Publishers Weekly Picks References 2015 American novels Novels set in Virginia HarperCollins books See also
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An exotic derivative, in finance, is a derivative which is more complex than commonly traded "vanilla" products. This complexity usually relates to determination of payoff; see option style. The category may also include derivatives with a non-standard subject matter - i.e., underlying - developed for a particular client or a particular market. The term "exotic derivative" has no precisely defined meaning, being a colloquialism that reflects how common a particular derivative is in the marketplace. As such, certain derivative instruments have been considered exotic when conceived of and sold, but lost this status when they were traded with significant enough volume. Examples of this phenomenon include interest rate- and currency-swaps. As regards valuation, given their complexity, exotic derivatives are usually modelled using specialized simulation- or lattice-based techniques. Often, it is possible, to "manufacture" the exotic derivative out of standard derivatives. For example, a knockout call can be "manufactured" out of standard options; see . This latter approach may then be preferred, and also allows for a benchmark against which the more specialized models may be verified. See also Exotic option Financial engineering Financial innovation Structured product References External links Understanding derivative contracts: types of derivatives, HM Revenue & Customs Exotic Derivatives and Structured Products, Sébastien Bossu, University of Chicago Exotic Derivatives , Prof. Jim Gatheral, Baruch College Exotic Equity Derivatives Manual, Salomon Smith Barney (1998) Guide to Exotic Credit Derivatives, Lehman Brothers A Day in the Life of an Exotic Derivatives Trader, quantnet.com Derivatives (finance)
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A corm is an underground part of a plant stem. Corm may also refer to: Carbon monoxide-releasing molecules (CORMs) Corm (surname), list of people with the surname
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The United States men's national soccer team represented the United States at the FIFA Confederations Cup on four occasions, in 1992, 1999, 2003 and 2009. Record at the FIFA Confederations Cup 1992 King Fahd Cup Semi-finals Third place play-off 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup Group B Semi-finals Third place play-off 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup Group B 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Group B Semi-finals Final Goalscorers References Confederations Cup Countries at the FIFA Confederations Cup
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Port Los Angeles can refer to either: Port Los Angeles Long Wharf (Santa Monica) 1894 to 1933 Port of Los Angeles at San Pedro Bay Los Angeles Harbor Region
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Walk (België) Walk, een historische stad in Lijfland, verdeeld over Valga (Estland) en Valka (Letland) Walk (Foo Fighters), een single uit 2011 van de Amerikaanse band Foo Fighters Walk (Pantera), een single uit 1992 van de Amerikaanse band Pantera
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Yearling may refer to: Yearling (horse), a horse between one and two years old The Yearling, a 1938 novel by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings The Yearling (film), 1946 film based on the novel The Yearling (1994 film), TV movie that aired on CBS
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Dutch culture may refer to: used more narrowly, the Culture of the Netherlands used more widely, the culture of Dutch-speaking Europe, including: Dutch architecture Dutch literature Dutch music Dutch festivities Dutch folklore See also Dutch people The Netherlands Flanders (Belgium)
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Sound production may refer to: Audio engineering Creation of sound through speech, using a musical instrument, etc. Record production Sound design
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A flexor is a muscle that flexes a joint. In anatomy, flexion (from the Latin verb flectere, to bend) is a joint movement that decreases the angle between the bones that converge at the joint. For example, one’s elbow joint flexes when one brings their hand closer to the shoulder. Flexion is typically instigated by muscle contraction of a flexor. Flexors Upper limb of the humerus bone (the bone in the upper arm) at the shoulder Pectoralis major Anterior deltoid Coracobrachialis Biceps brachii of the forearm at the elbow Brachialis Brachioradialis Biceps brachii of carpus (the carpal bones) at the wrist flexor carpi radialis flexor carpi ulnaris palmaris longus of the hand flexor pollicis longus muscle flexor pollicis brevis muscle flexor digitorum profundus muscle flexor digitorum superficialis muscle Lower limb Hip The hip flexors are (in descending order of importance to the action of flexing the hip joint): Collectively known as the iliopsoas or inner hip muscles: Psoas major Iliacus muscle Anterior compartment of thigh Rectus femoris (part of the quadriceps muscle group) Sartorius One of the gluteal muscles: Tensor fasciae latae Medial compartment of thigh Pectineus Adductor longus Adductor brevis Gracilis Without the iliopsoas muscles, flexion in sitting position is not possible across the horizontal plane. Thigh of thigh at knee (L5-S2) Biceps femoris Semitendinosus Semimembranosus Gracilis Sartorius Gastrocnemius Popliteus Plantaris (negligible) of toes Posterior compartment of leg Flexor hallucis longus Flexor digitorum longus Flexor digitorum brevis Quadratus plantae Flexor hallucis brevis Flexor digiti minimi brevis of proximal phalanges at metatarsophalangeal joint Lumbrical muscle (foot) Plantar interossei Dorsal interossei Other torso/lumbar vertebrae Rectus abdominis muscle neck at atlanto-occipital joint Longus capitis muscle Longus colli muscle See also List of extensors of the human body References Anatomical terms of motion
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Silence in Paradise () is a 2011 Colombian drama film directed by Colbert Garcia. Cast Linda Baldrich as Lady Francisco Bolívar as Ronald References External links 2011 films 2011 drama films 2010s Spanish-language films Colombian drama films 2010s Colombian films
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Cool Cat may refer to: Cool Cat (album), an album by jazz trumpeter/vocalist Chet Baker Cool Cat (film), a 1967 animated cartoon film Cool Cat (Hogrogian book), a picture book by Nonny Hogrogian Cool Cat (Looney Tunes), a Warner Bros. cartoon character Cool Cat (Pee-wee's Playhouse), a character from the television series Pee-wee's Playhouse "Cool Cat", a song by Queen from the album Hot Space "Cool Cats" (Scrubs), an episode of Scrubs Cool Cat Saves the Kids, a 2015 family film directed by Derek Savage See also Cool for Cats (disambiguation)
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Statistiche Allenatore Palmarès Giocatore USBL All-Defensive Team (1988) USBL All-Rookie Team (1988) San Antonio: 1999 La sua maglia numero 6 è stata ritirata dai San Antonio Spurs Allenatore NBA Coach of the Year (2006) Allenatore all'NBA All-Star Game (2006) Altri progetti Collegamenti esterni
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The dredge valve is a component of a Cutter Suction Dredge or a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger that is used control the flow of water and sand in the suction and discharge pipes of one of these types of dredgers. There are 3 cases when this vertical valve can block or reduce the mixture flow of water and sand by lowering its gate: 1.from the hopper of the TSHD to the discharge pipe. 2.from the dredge cutter head of the CSD to the ship 3.from the dredge drag head of the TSHD to the ship The dredge valve’s gate is hydraulically control and it has raised a lot of challenges because of maintaining it clean. The gate can be blocked by the sand that enter thorough the dredge valve causing a lot of damages. Because of this reason the dredge valve has a lot of water flushing canals in order to keep it clean. See also Gate valve Dredgers
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Fibre optic gyrokompas, afgekort FOG FOG (drillrapgroep) Zie ook The Fog, Amerikaanse film
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Sagem myX6-2 — мобильный телефон фирмы Sagem. Мобильные телефоны Sagem
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The following is a list of flags used to represent Romania. National flag and state flag Governmental flags Military flag Historical flags Unofficial flags Monarchical flags Military flags of the Kingdom of Romania Military flags of the Socialist Republic of Romania Subdivision flags Political flags References Lists and galleries of flags Flags Flags list
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Herbert Gordon (1898−1965) was an English first-class cricketer. Herbert Gordon may also refer to: Herbert Gordon (footballer) (1952−2013), Jamaican footballer
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Sink or Swim may refer to: Music Sink or Swim (The Gaslight Anthem album) Sink or Swim (Over My Dead Body album) Sink or Swim (The Waifs album) "Sink or Swim" (song), a song by Bad Lieutenant "Sink or Swim", a song by Chicosci from Revenge of the Giant Robot "Sink or Swim", a song by Falling In Reverse from The Drug in Me Is You Television Sink or Swim (TV series), a British television sitcom "Sink or Swim" (CSI: Miami), an episode of CSI: Miami "Sink or Swim", an episode of Kim Possible "Sink or Swim", an episode of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody "Sink or Swim", an episode of the British sitcom Odd Man Out Other media Sink or Swim (video game), a 1993 game also known as S.S. Lucifer: Man Overboard! Sink or Swim; or, Harry Raymond's Resolve, a novel by Horatio Alger, Jr. Sink or Swim (1920 film) a 1920 film directed by Richard Stanton Sink or Swim (1963 film) a 1963 Japanese film directed by Yuzo Kawashima Sink or Swim (1990 film), a 1990 film by Su Friedrich Sink or Swim (2018 film), a 2018 French film
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Balep () is a Tibetan bannock quickbread. There are also other types of Tibetan cuisine "balep" breads and fried pies including: Amdo Balep a rounded bread from the Amdo region. Sha balep () are fried beef pies Numtrak balep is deep fried bread Balep korkun a pan-cooked bread Shamey balep are fried pies See also List of Tibetan dishes References Tibetan cuisine
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The history of Blackpool Football Club is described in two separate articles: History of Blackpool F.C. (1887–1962) History of Blackpool F.C. (1962–present) For a general overview of the club's history, see Blackpool F.C.#History
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Elephant sanctuary may refer to: A wildlife refuge for elephants Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Chiang Mai, Thailand Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary, Kenya The Elephant Sanctuary (Hohenwald), Tennessee The Elephant Sanctuary Plettenberg Bay, South Africa The Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort Dam, South Africa The Elephant Sanctuary Hazyview, South Africa The Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, Pahang, Malaysia Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary, Greenbrier, Arkansas
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3,4-Xylenol is a chemical compound which is one of the six isomers of xylenol. References Alkylphenols
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The Maridjabin or Marrisjabin, were an indigenous Australian people of the Northern Territory. Language Marridjabin is a dialect of Marrithiyel, one of the Western Daly languages. Country The Maridjabin's territory occupied some predominantly of swampland at mouth of the Moyle River and along the coast near Cape Dombey, and the hinterland for about 20 miles east of that coast, Alternative names Murindjabin. (exonym applied to them by the Murrinh-Patha) Murintjabin. Murintjaran. Notes Citations Sources Aboriginal peoples of the Northern Territory
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Elks Club Building may refer to: Elks Club Building (Jacksonville, Florida), a building on the National Register of Historic Places Elks Club Building (Tyler, Texas), a building on the National Register of Historic Places Elks Club Building (Manila), the Philippines
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Battling ropes (also known as battle ropes or heavy ropes) are used for fitness training to increase full body strength and conditioning. It was designed by John Brookfield in 2006, who developed the system around his backyard. It can be alternatively used as a resistance training technique. After its development, he taught the system to Special Forces, the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Olympic wrestling team. Since then, the training system has increased in popularity and has expanded to mainstream gyms. Battling ropes have numerous advantages including the fact they are safe, easy to use, and increase power output. With one battle rope per upper extremity, they also work out each arm Independently, overcoming strength imbalances. It also reduces orthopedic load on joints. Rope workouts has benefits. For example, a small study in 2015 showed that a 10-minute workout with the ropes increased heart rate and energy expenditure. Another study showed multiple physical fitness benefits to collegiate basketball players. Battling ropes are thick and heavy and strong en to give significant resistance, and there are numerous types of ropes used. The ropes typically have two common diameters (25 mm and 44 mm) and common standard lengths (5 m, 10 m, and 25 m). Some battle ropes now have a flexible metal core, making them heavier, shorter and allowing the user to move during training without being restricted by an anchor point. Exercises There are three common exercises that one can perform with battle ropes: the wave, slams, and pulls. The wave is where one makes a continuous wave with the ropes. Slams are similar to making the wave, except the rope is slammed each time. Pulls are when one pulls the rope towards oneself, either simultaneously or alternatively. There are a multitude of other exercises that work various muscles of the body. For instance, moving the ropes side to side will work out the hips and core to improve total body stability, whereas moving the ropes in circles will increase shoulder range of motion. A tire can be added to the end to increase resistance when pulling. Types of battle rope waves Vertical Waves with a Single Rope: The trainee holds one end of the battle rope with two hands and stands with the feet shoulder-width apart, keeping the back straight and core engaged and driving the wave all the way to the end. Raise your arms up and down to generate force (waves) moving down the rope. Alternating Waves: The trainee Performs this movement by alternating arms, with one end of the rope in each hand. The basic premise of alternating waves is one arm generates the wave, then the other arm and back. Within alternating waves can include standing, kneeling, pulling the rope up to down or down to up, one can also add rotation into the movement as well. Alternating waves can be performed by standing with the feet a bit more than shoulder-width apart, keeping the core engaged as well as the back and neck straight. There should not be too much tension in the rope, causing you to lean over. References Exercise equipment
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Hous may be: a Middle English spelling of House an ISO 4 abbreviation of Housing the plural of Hou See also Hose (disambiguation) Haus (disambiguation)
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Maple Grove puede hacer referencia a: Canadá Maple Grove (Nueva Escocia), Maple Grove (Ontario), Maple Grove (Quebec) Estados Unidos Maple Grove (California), Maple Grove (Míchigan), Maple Grove (Minnesota), Maple Grove (Misuri), Maple Grove (Nueva York), Maple Grove (Ohio), Maple Grove (Utah), Maple Grove (condado de Barron, Wisconsin), Maple Grove (condado de Manitowoc, Wisconsin), Maple Grove (condado de Shawano, Wisconsin) Véase también
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Last Train Out is a 1940 thriller novel by the British writer E. Phillips Oppenheim. A prolific and popular writer since the Victorian era, it was one of his final works and takes place in the build-up to and early stages of the Second World War. It was notable for its sympathetic portrayal of all the Jewish characters, from an author who had in the past sometimes relied on more negative Jewish stereotypes. Synopsis Shortly before the Anschluss British diplomat Sir Phillip Mildenhall encounters the banker and art collector Leopold Benjamin in Vienna. Benjamin manages to smuggle out his precious works before the Nazis arrive and then disappears. Mildenhall helps several Austrian Jews escape the country. Later the two men meet up again in Paris shortly before the city's fall to German force in 1940. References Bibliography Carter, Ian. Railways and Culture in Britain: The Epitome of Modernity. Manchester University Press, 2001. Reilly, John M. Twentieth Century Crime & Mystery Writers. Springer, 2015. Turnbull, Malcolm J. Victims Or Villains: Jewish Images in Classic English Detective Fiction. Popular Press, 1998. 1940 British novels Novels by E. Phillips Oppenheim British thriller novels British spy novels Novels set in Vienna Novels set in the 1930s Novels set during World War II Novels set in Paris Hodder & Stoughton books
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Mountaineer Baseball Field is a baseball venue located in Kerrville, Texas and home to the Schreiner Mountaineers of the American Southwest Conference. References Baseball venues in Texas
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A list of American films released in 1990. Highest-grossing films Ghost, starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn, Rick Aviles, $505,702,588 Home Alone, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara, $476,684,675 Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, $463,407,268 Dances with Wolves, starring Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene, $424,208,848 Total Recall, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, $261,299,840 Die Hard 2, starring Bruce Willis, $240,031,094 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, $201,965,915 Kindergarten Cop, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, $201,957,688 The Hunt for Red October, starring Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, $200,512,643 Dick Tracy, starring Warren Beatty, Madonna, Glenne Headly, Al Pacino, $162,738,726 A–B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T V W X–Z See also 1990 in American television 1990 in the United States External links List of 1990 box office number-one films in the United States 1990 Films Lists of 1990 films by country or language
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Sergey Klimov may refer to: Sergey Klimov (cyclist) (born 1980), Soviet-born, Russian cyclist Sergey Klimov (canoeist) (born 1933), Soviet canoeist who competed in the late 1950s and early 1960s
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A list of American films released in 2000. Gladiator won the Academy Award for Best Picture, the BAFTA Award for Best Film, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama. Almost Famous won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Traffic won the Satellite Award for Best Film – Drama. Nurse Betty won the Satellite Award for Best Film – Musical or Comedy. Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport won the Academy Award for Best Documentary. Reckless Indifference won the Satellite Award for Best Documentary Film. You Can Count on Me and Girlfight won the Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic. Long Night's Journey into Day won the Grand Jury Prize: Documentary. Magnolia won the Golden Bear. Battlefield Earth won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture. See also 2000 in American television 2000 in the United States External links List of 2000 box office number-one films in the United States Films Lists of 2000 films by country or language 2000
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See also SI Speed of light List of electromagnetism equations References External links History of the electrical units. Electromagnetism Lists of units of measurement
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A list of American films released in 2002. Chicago won the Academy Award for Best Picture and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. The Hours won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama. Far from Heaven won the Satellite Award for Best Film – Drama. My Big Fat Greek Wedding won the Satellite Award for Best Film – Musical or Comedy. Bowling for Columbine won the Academy Award for Best Documentary. The Kid Stays in the Picture won the Satellite Award for Best Documentary Film. Personal Velocity: Three Portraits won the Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic. Daughter from Danang won the Grand Jury Prize: Documentary. Swept Away won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture. See also 2002 in American television 2002 in the United States External links List of 2002 box office number-one films in the United States Lists of 2002 films by country or language Films 2002
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A list of American films released in 2003. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won the Academy Award for Best Picture, the BAFTA Award for Best Film and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama. Lost in Translation won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical and the Satellite Award for Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical. Finding Nemo won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The Fog of War won the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Feature). Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony won the Satellite Award for Best Motion Picture, Documentary. American Splendor won the Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Elephant won the prestigious Palme d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival. Gigli won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture. Box Office The highest-grossing American films released in 2003, by domestic box office gross revenue, are as follows: See also 2003 in American television 2003 in the United States References External links List of 2003 box office number-one films in the United States Lists of 2003 films by country or language Films 2003
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The following is an outline of 1982 in spaceflight. Launches |colspan="8"| January |- |colspan="8"| February |- |colspan="8"| March |- |colspan="8"| April |- |colspan="8"| May |- |colspan="8"| June |- |colspan="8"| July |- |colspan="8"| August |- |colspan="8"| September |- |colspan="8"| October |- |colspan="8"| November |- |colspan="8"| December |- |} Deep-space rendezvous EVAs References Footnotes Spaceflight by year
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Cat-Man may refer to: Cat-Man (Marvel Comics), the name of a couple of different characters in the Marvel Universe Cat-Man and Kitten, a pair of Golden Age superheroes Catman (comics), an enemy of Batman Cat-Man, a pseudonym for the superhero El Gato Negro A character in Perfect Hair Forever See also Catman (disambiguation) Catwoman, a DC Comics character Cat (comics), a number of comics characters of the same name Stalking Cat, also known as Cat Man
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A combustion engine is an engine which generates mechanical power by combustion of a fuel. Combustion engines are of two general types: Internal combustion engine External combustion engine an:Motor de combustión de:Verbrennungsmotor es:Motor de combustión
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The following list of fictional musteloids is subsidiary to the list of fictional animals. This includes weasels, ferrets, minks, otters, martens, skunks, raccoons, and red pandas. Fictional badgers are instead found within the list of fictional badgers. Fictional raccoons are found in the list of fictional raccoons. If a character appears in more than one medium, it is sorted under the primary one. Thus, despite occasional appearances in licensed video games, Pepé Le Pew is listed under the List of fictional musteloids in animation. Comics Film and television Note: Ferrets appear as companions of at least two characters in the Harry Potter film series, but they are not explicitly named. An unnamed ferret also appears in the Prancing Pony in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Animation Literature Note: The Ferret Chronicles has dozens of named ferret characters not listed here, and the Redwall series (between the books and the television show) has hundreds of ferret, stoat, and weasel characters not listed here. Only a few key ones are listed from each. For the former see the books referenced above. For the latter, see the character lists provided within the Redwall section. Video games Fictional species Advertisement Otter Pops Sally Sashay, a disco singing skunk from Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre. References Fictional Mustelids Mustelids
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In the late 20th and early 21st century, there has been a global movement towards the phase-out of polystyrene foam as a single use plastic (SUP). Full or partial bans of expanded polystyrene foam, like many other single use plastics, have been enacted nationwide in many countries around the world. Bans for single use plastics have also been enacted at the sub-national or local level in many countries. Legislation around the world Summary Phaseout in the United States As of 2022, eight U.S. states and one territory have passed legislation to ban polystyrene foam. Maryland was the first state to institute a ban which went into effect on October 1, 2020. In Maine, a ban on polystyrene foam went into effect on July 1, 2021. Vermont passed a ban on polystyrene in 2019, which went into full effect on July 1, 2021. New York's ban went into effect on January 1, 2022. New Jersey's ban on polystyrene foam was passed in 2020 and went into effect on May 4, 2022. Colorado's ban on polystyrene foam was passed in 2021, with the ban taking effect on January 1, 2024. Virginia's ban on polystyrene foam takeout containers was passed by the Virginia General Assembly in 2021 and will go into effect for large businesses by July 2028 and for small businesses by July 2030. In 2021, Washington also passed a polystyrene ban, taking effect in 2023. On January 1, 2016, Washington, D.C. banned polystyrene foam takeout containers. On January 1, 2021, the ban was expanded to include retail sale of polystyrene foam. In California, the legislature passed SB54 in June 2022 as the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act. The law codifies extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements for plastics, including a requirement that polystyrene be banned if recycling rates do not reach 25% by 2025. Recycling rates averaged 6% at passage, leading some to call the law a 'de facto ban', anticipating an inability to comply within three years. At least 128 cities in California have an existing polystyrene ban in some form. The City of Berkeley, California, passed the nation's first polystyrene foodware ban in 1988, while also requiring all disposable foodware to be degradable or recyclable. The city of San Marcos, California also passed a polystyrene foam ban in 2021. Proposed legislation As of 2022, proposed legislation banning polystyrene has passed at least one legislative chamber in two states and one territory. In Connecticut, Substitute for SB 118 passed the state Senate in April 2022. The Delaware Senate passed SSB1 for SB 134 in June 2022. The territory of the Northern Mariana Islands passed HB21-89 in its House of Representatives in 2020. In September 2021, Florida introduced a proposed phaseout of polystyrene foam food packaging. Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried, whose Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services oversees food safety in Florida, proposed a rule to phase out polystyrene in 40,000 grocery stores, food markets, convenience stores, and gas stations that the agency regulates in Florida. The Florida Legislature will consider the proposed rule in 2022. Summary See also Plastic bag ban Polystyrene Styrofoam References Environmentalism Foams Technological phase-outs
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Charm & Strange is a young adult mystery novel with paranormal elements by Stephanie Kuehn, published June 11, 2013 by St. Martin's Griffin. Reception Charm & Strange received positive reviews from Booklist, Publishers Weekly, The Horn Book, The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, and School Library Journal, as well as a mediocre review from Kirkus. YALSA's Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Top Ten (2016) William C. Morris YA Debut Award (2014) Carnegie Medal Nominee (2014) California Book Award finalist (2014) References 2013 American novels American young adult novels St. Martin's Press books
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A running mate is a person running on a joint ticket in an election. Running Mate(s) or The Running Mate may also refer to: "Running Mates" (Family Guy), an episode "Running Mates" (The West Wing episode) Running Mates (1992 film), a film starring Diane Keaton and Ed Harris Running Mates (2000 film), a television film starring Tom Selleck and Laura Linney Running Mates (2011 film), a film produced by Nicholas Tabarrok The Running Mate, an Irish miniseries, winner of a 2008 Irish Film & Television Award The Running Mate, a novel by Joe Klein
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Aspen Soda was an apple-flavored soft drink sold across the United States by PepsiCo from 1978 until 1982. In 1984, PepsiCo came out with a replacement apple soda under its new Slice line. See also List of defunct consumer brands References PepsiCo soft drinks Apple sodas Products introduced in 1978 1982 disestablishments Defunct drink brands
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Sleeman Centre may refer to: Sleeman Centre (Brisbane), a sporting and entertainment complex in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Sleeman Centre (Guelph), a sports and entertainment hockey arena in Guelph, Ontario, Canada Sleeman Sports Centre, a former name of the Chandler Arena, Brisbane
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Delicatessen is a term for fine food. Delicatessen may also refer to: Delicatessen (1991 film), a French black comedy film Delicatessen (1930 film), a German romance film Delicatessen (band), an English indie-rock group Delikatessen (album), an album by the German band Oomph! See also Delicacy (film) or La délicatesse, a 2011 French romantic comedy-drama film
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Bastien Chesaux (born 2 November 1991) is a Swiss former motorcycle racer. He competed in the 125cc World Championship, the 250cc World Championship, the Supersport World Championship and the European Superstock 600 Championship. He retired from racing in 2015. Career statistics Grand Prix motorcycle racing By season Races by year (key) Supersport World Championship Races by year (key) References External links Profile on MotoGP.com Profile on WorldSBK.com 1991 births Living people Swiss motorcycle racers 125cc World Championship riders 250cc World Championship riders Supersport World Championship riders Sportspeople from Lausanne
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Georges Basin may refer to: Georges Basin in the Gulf of Maine George's Basin – a nineteenth-century dock in Liverpool, England
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Inside-outside circle is a cooperative learning strategy. Students form two concentric circles and take turns on rotation to face new partners to answer or discuss the teacher’s questions. This method can be used to gather variety of information, generate new ideas and solve problems. Process of the strategy In the inside-outside circle strategy, the teacher poses a particular question or a problem to the students. The teacher's role is to facilitate and guide discussions. The teacher divides the class into two equal groups. The inner circle is formed by one of the groups and the other group forms an outer circle. Students in the inside circle stand facing the students in the outside circle. The teacher poses a particular question to the students. The students are given some time to think about it. Then, each student in the inner circle is given time to share their opinions about the question with his or her partner of the outside circle and vice versa. On the teacher’s signal, the students take one step to their left in the outside circle and have another quick discussion with their new partner. The teacher gives adequate time for the students to take down new ideas and information in their notebooks. Advantages It provides opportunities for classroom interaction and physical movement in class. It is an effective way to develop communication skills. Students pair up and share their ideas. This facilitates working with different students of the class to gather information. The students are actively involved in discussions throughout the class. References Learning methods
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Accumulator may refer to: Accumulator (bet), a parlay bet Accumulator (computing), in a CPU, a processor register for storing intermediate results Accumulator (computer vision), discrete cell structure to count votes, standard component of the Hough transform Accumulator (cryptography), a value, determined by a set of values, that allows one to verify if any one of the original values is a member of the set Accumulator (energy), an apparatus for storing energy or power Capacitor, in electrical engineering, also known by the obsolete term accumulator Electrochemical cell, a cell that stores electrical energy, typically used in rechargeable batteries Hydraulic accumulator, an energy storage device using hydraulic fluid under pressure Thermal accumulator, a device or system that provides thermal energy storage as from concentrated solar power and storage heaters or heat banks in buildings Accumulator (structured product), a financial contract used by clients (usually individuals) to accumulate stock positions over time Accumulator 1, a Czech film Dynamic accumulator, a plant that mines nutrients from the soil through its roots
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A flash drive é um drive que usa memória flash. Tipos de flash drive CompactFlash Memory Stick (MS) MultiMediaCard (MMC) Secure Digital card (SD, SDHC, SDXC) SmartMedia card (SM) Solid-state drive (SSD) USB flash drive (UFD) xD-Picture Card (xD) Veja também Memória Flash
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Two of Cups is a Minor Arcana tarot card. Tarot cards are used throughout much of Europe to play tarot card games. In English-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, Tarot cards came to be utilized primarily for divinatory purposes. Divination usage The card shows a man and a woman staring into each other's eyes, sharing their emotions by way of the cups. Wings and snakes form a Caduceus, and with the lion head present, the elements are similar to the Chimera and suggest danger or heroism in the transaction. There is romance between them, a sexual attraction. The Two of Cups shows power that is created when two come together. This is the card that lovers want to see, and, in fact, the Two of Cups is the minor arcana equivalent of the Lovers in many ways. The Two of Cups has a deeper meaning as well. Whenever two forces are drawn together, there is the potential for bonding. This card can stand for the union of any two entities - people, groups, ideas, or talents. In readings, the Two of Cups tells you to look for connections in your life, especially those that are one-on-one. Now is not the time to separate or stay apart. It is the time to join with another and work as a partnership. If you are in conflict, look for truce and the chance to forgive and be forgiven. If you are struggling with two choices or tendencies within yourself, seek to reconcile them. Usually, the Two of Cups is welcome in a reading, but it can also sound a note of warning. The energy of Two can be very compelling. They create between themselves a world of their own that can feel exclusionary to outsiders. "Two's company; three's a crowd." Make sure that the tendency to pair off is not creating disharmony in your situation. Description: Partnerships and unions are represented by the Two of Cups. Much like the Lovers card in the Major Arcana, energies come together to create a mutual bond. Beauty, power, and electric vibrations occur, bringing romance and sexual energy to the scene. Platonic relationships also benefit from the Two of Cups. This is the card that signifies reconciliation. Struggles come to an end, and harmony is restored to even the most hostile of relationships. Inner conflicts also come into play when this card appears. An inner peace is created. Expect to feel strongly connected to others, but also to other entities that bring two together like ideas or talents. Reversed, this card indicates that pairing off to the exclusion of all other people and situations is happening. Take the time to bring balance into life by including other factors. Unhealthy relationships that consume all one's energy need to be examined, and a new course of action decided upon. References Suit of Cups
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World Forum steht für: World Forum (Den Haag), eine Multifunktionshalle in Den Haag Kommunisten-Quiz-Sketch, einen Sketch der Komikergruppe Monty Python siehe auch: World Forum on the Future of Sport Shooting Activities
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MBIS may refer to: Mbis, ceremonial pole from New Guinea Marist Brothers International School, school in Kobe, Japan See also MBI (disambiguation)
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Ablatie is de verdwijning, afvoer of loslating van een stof aan het oppervlak, door verdamping, sublimatie, afbrokkeling of andere vormen van erosie. De term wordt bijvoorbeeld gebruikt in de glaciologie. Natuurlijk proces
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Alcohol use in pregnancy includes use of alcohol at any time during gestation, including the time before a mother-to-be is aware that she is pregnant. Alcohol use at some point during pregnancy is common and appears to be rising in prevalence. Alcohol use during pregnancy has been associated with spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, low birthweight, and prematurity, along with a variety of birth defects and developmental abnormalities with ranging severity. Defects caused by gestational exposure to alcohol are collectively referred to as Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), with the most severe form termed fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). However, not all pregnancies complicated by alcohol use will result in spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, low birthweight, and prematurity, and not all infants exposed to alcohol in utero will have FASDs or FAS. The variance seen in outcomes of alcohol consumption during pregnancy is poorly understood, however genetic and social risk factors for more severe outcomes have both been suggested. The effect of quantity and gestational timing of alcohol consumption is also poorly understood. However, there is no amount of alcohol that is known to be safe to drink while pregnant, and there is no safe time point or trimester of pregnancy during which alcohol consumption has been proven to be safe. Therefore, medical consensus is to recommend complete abstinence from alcohol during pregnancy. Some evidence suggests that the likelihood of FASD, FAS, miscarriage and stillbirth increases with higher quantity and longer duration of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Therefore, it is never too late to reduce the likelihood of FASDs, FAS, and alcohol related pregnancy complications by avoiding or limiting alcohol use. Embryology Different body systems in the infant grow, mature and develop at specific times during gestation. The consumption of alcohol during one or more of these developmental stages may only result in one or few conditions. During the first weeks of pregnancy babies grow at a rapid pace, even before the mothers know they are pregnant. From conception and to the third week, the most susceptible systems and organs are the brain, spinal cord, and heart. These crucial organs start forming in early stages of pregnancy, which are very sensitive and critical periods in human development. Though these body systems complete their development later in the pregnancy, the effects of alcohol consumption early in the pregnancy can result in defects to these systems and organs. During the fourth week of gestation, the limbs are being formed and it is at this point that alcohol can effect the development of arms, legs, fingers and toes. The eyes and ears also form during the fourth week and are more susceptible to the effects of alcohol. By the sixth week of gestation, the teeth and palate are forming and alcohol consumption at this time will affect these structures. Alcohol use in this window is responsible for many of the facial characteristics of fetal alcohol syndrome. By the 20th week of gestation the formation of organs and organ systems is well-developed. The infant is still susceptible to the damaging effects of alcohol. Therefore, it would be safer for women to stop drinking prior to trying to conceive. The baby's brain, body, and organs are developing throughout pregnancy and can be affected by exposure to alcohol at any time. Because every pregnancy is different, drinking alcohol may hurt one baby more than another. A child that has been affected by alcohol before birth may appear 'normal' at birth. Intellectual disabilities may not appear until the child begins school. According to a study done by the University of Houston, through the use of Speckle variance optical cohearance tomography (SVOCT), it was discovered that 45 minutes after pregnant mice were exposed to a binge like bolus of ethanol, a dramatic decrease in the size and number of blood vessels in the fetal brains of the mice was observed. Thus, demonstrating the magnitude of potential damage caused by a single prenatal alcohol exposure. Alcohol during pregnancy The developing fetus is exposed to the alcohol through the placenta and umbilical cord. Alcohol metabolizes slowly in the fetus and remains for a long time when compared to an adult because of re-uptake of alcohol-containing amniotic fluid. Alcohol exposure has serious implications on the developing fetus as well as the mother. When a woman is planning for pregnancy, she should keep in mind that there is no safe limit for alcohol consumption. It can lead to premature birth and problems may manifest later as the child continues to grow. One of the main problematic outcomes in the developing baby is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which is characterized by: cleft palate and/or cleft lip, disproportionate physical development of the body, and various disabilities like attention deficiency, low memory and coordination ability, as well as improper functioning of various body organs like the kidneys, heart and bones. A large range of other developmental abnormalities are also associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy, including an abnormal appearance, short height, low body weight, small head size, poor coordination, low intelligence, behavioral problems, hearing loss, and vision problems. These less severe outcomes are collectively termed Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Those affected are more likely to have trouble in school, legal problems, participate in high-risk behaviors, and have trouble with alcohol and recreational drug use. Spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, low birthweight, and prematurity are other common outcomes, along with increased likelihood of domestic violence and potential harm to the infant. These effects can be magnified especially during the first and third trimester of pregnancy when the baby is growing rapidly. Alcohol consumption in the first trimester of pregnancy, which is a crucial developmental stage of fetal growth, can have serious consequences. The developing fetus can be exposed to alcohol in the earliest weeks of pregnancy. During the third week, alcohol can affect the heart and central nervous system of the fetus. If the mother continues to drink, the eyes, legs and arms of the fetus can be adversely affected. Continuous exposure further through the sixth week can have negative impact on ear and teeth development. palate and external genitalia can be affected if the mother persists drinking. During the twelfth week, frequent alcohol exposure can negatively impact the brain development which affects cognitive, learning and behavioral skills before birth. Consumption of excessive alcohol can lead to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome which can produce irreversible lifetime changes in physical, mental and neurobehavioral development of the fetus. Alcohol during pregnancy not only affects the developing fetus, but it also has adverse health outcomes on the mother as well. It can harm the fertility of women who are planning for pregnancy. Adverse effects of alcohol can lead to malnutrition, seizures, vomiting and dehydration. The mother can suffer from anxiety and depression which can result in child abuse/neglect. It has also been observed that when the pregnant mother withdraws from alcohol, its effects are visible on the infant as well. The baby remains in an irritated mood, cries frequently, doesn't sleep properly, weakening of sucking ability and increased hunger. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy may increase the risk that the child will develop acute myeloid leukemia at a young age. In the past, alcohol was used as a common tocolytic agent. Tocolytic agents are drugs that are used to prevent preterm labor (born at less than 37 weeks gestation) by suppressing uterine contraction. However, alcohol is no longer used in current practice due to safety concerns for the mother and her baby. A Cochrane Systematic Review has also shown that ethanol is no better than placebo (sugar water) to suppress preterm birth and neonatal mortality. Not only is ethanol worse than other beta-mimetic drugs (type of tocolytic agents) at postponing birth, it also leads to a higher rate of low birthweight babies, babies with breathing problems at birth and neonatal death. Signs and symptoms When an infant is born and appears to be healthy, they may still have non-visible disorders and organ defects due to exposure to alcohol during gestation. Social problems in children have been found to be associated with their mothers' alcohol use during pregnancy. Alcohol is a cause of microcephaly. Alcohol use during pregnancy does not effect the ability to breastfeed the infant – in addition, an infant may breastfeed even if their mother continues to consume alcohol after giving birth. An infant born to a mother with an alcohol dependency may go through alcohol withdrawal after the birth. One of the major effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs), of which Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is the most severe form. It is shown that small amounts of alcohol consumed during pregnancy does not show any health related issues in the face, but behavioral issues can be seen. There is a wide range of symptoms seen in persons suffering from FASDs which include: Abnormal facial features, such as a smooth ridge between the nose and upper lip (this ridge is called the philtrum) Small head size Shorter-than-average height Low birth weight Poor coordination Hyperactive behavior Difficulty with attention Poor memory Difficulty in school (especially with math) Learning disabilities Speech and language delays Intellectual disability or low IQ Poor reasoning and judgment skills Sleep and sucking problems as a baby Vision or hearing problems Problems with the heart, kidneys or bones. There are five types of FASDs depending on the symptoms: (1) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; (2) Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder; (3) Alcohol-Related Birth Defects; (4) Static Encephalopathy; (5) Neurobehavioral Disorder Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure. There are three approaches to treatment of FAS: (1) At Home – A stable and loving home, along with a regular routine, simple rules to follow and where rewards are given for positive behavior, is a good environment for children with FAS. (2) Medications – Medications are used to specifically treat symptoms of FASDs and not FAS entirely. Some of the medications used are antidepressants, stimulants, neuroleptics and anti-anxiety drugs. (3) Counseling – Children with FAS benefit from behavioral and functional training, social skill training and tutoring. Support groups and talk therapy not only help the children suffering from FAS, but also help the parents and siblings of these children. Treatment A woman may elect to discontinue alcohol once she discovers that she is pregnant. However, women can experience serious symptoms that accompany alcohol withdrawal during pregnancy. According to the World Health Organization, these symptoms can be treated during pregnancy with brief use of benzodiazepine tranquilizers. Medications Currently, the FDA has approved three medications—naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram—for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD). However, there is insufficient data regarding the safety of these medications for pregnant women. Naltrexone is a nonselective opioid antagonist that is used to treat AUD and opioid use disorder. The long-term effects of naltrexone on the fetus are currently unknown. Animal studies show that naltrexone administered during pregnancy increases the incidence of early fetal loss; however, there are insufficient data available to identify the extent to which this is a risk in pregnant women. Acamprosate functions as both an antagonist of NMDA and glutamate and an agonist at GABAA receptors, although its molecular mechanism is not completely understood. Acamprosate has been shown to be effective at preventing alcohol relapse during abstinence. Animal data, however, suggests that acamprosate can have possible teratogenic effects on fetuses. Disulfiram prevents relapse by blocking the metabolism of acetaldehyde after consumption of alcohol which leads to headache, nausea, and vomiting. Some evidence suggests that disulfiram use during the first trimester is associated with an increased risk of congenital malformations such as reduction defects and cleft palate. Additionally, the effects of disulfiram can involve hypertension which can be harmful to both the pregnant woman and the fetus. American Psychiatric Association guidelines recommend that medications not be used to treat alcohol use disorder in pregnant women except in cases of acute alcohol withdrawals or other co-existing conditions. Instead, behavioral interventions are usually preferred as treatments for pregnant women with AUD.  Medications should only be used for pregnant women after carefully considering potential risks and harms of the medications versus the benefits of alcohol cessation. Epidemiology Alcohol consumption during pregnancy is relatively common, and its prevalence has been on the rise. An estimated 7.6% of pregnant women use alcohol, while 1.4% of pregnant women report binge drinking during their pregnancy. The highest prevalence estimates of reported alcohol use during pregnancy were among women who are aged 35–44 years (14.3%), white (8.3%), college graduates (10.0%), or employed (9.6%). Furthermore, alcohol-related congenital abnormalities occur at an incidence of roughly one out of 67 women who drink alcohol during pregnancy. The use of alcohol during pregnancy occurs at different rates across the world, potentially due to various cultural differences and legislation. The five countries with the highest prevalence of alcohol use during pregnancy are Ireland (60%), Belarus (47%), Denmark (46%), the UK (41%), and the Russian Federation (37%). One of the biggest challenges in uncovering the true prevalence of FAS and the associated disorders is understanding how to recognize the syndrome, which largely depends on the age and physical features of the individual being diagnosed. Using medical and other records, CDC studies have identified 0.2 to 1.5 infants with FAS for every 1,000 live births in certain areas of the United States. A more recent CDC study analyzed medical and other records and found FAS in 0.3 out of 1,000 children from 7 to 9 years of age. Public health recommendations Starting in 1981, the Surgeon General of the United States started releasing a warning asking pregnant women to abstain from alcohol for the remainder of gestation. The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a set of recommendations in 2015: "During pregnancy no amount of alcohol intake should be considered safe; there is no safe trimester to drink alcohol; all forms of alcohol, such as beer, wine, and liquor, pose similar risk; and binge drinking poses dose-related risk to the developing fetus." The World Health Organization recommends that alcohol should be avoided entirely during pregnancy, given the relatively unknown effects of even small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy. The United Kingdom's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence recommends "that if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, the safest approach is not to drink alcohol at all to keep risks to your baby to a minimum." There has been some controversy surrounding the zero-tolerance approach taken by many countries toward alcohol consumption during pregnancy. A 2000 article wrote that the concern about the risk of FAS may be inflated beyond the level warranted by existing evidence of its prevalence and impact and argued that equating a low level of drinking with unavoidable harm to the fetus may have negative social, legal and health impacts. See also Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Smoking and pregnancy Long-term effects of alcohol consumption References External links Harvard health Human pregnancy Obstetrics Women's health Alcohol and health Teratogens Congenital disorders Drugs and pregnancy
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The Key Bank Building is a 253 ft (77 m) tall skyscraper on Capitol Square in downtown Columbus, Ohio. It was completed in 1963 and has 20 floors. It is the 25th tallest building in Columbus and has of floor space. References External links Skyscraper office buildings in Columbus, Ohio Buildings in downtown Columbus, Ohio Office buildings completed in 1963 Bank buildings in Columbus, Ohio Broad Street (Columbus, Ohio)
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Chang Feng-chih () is a retired Taiwanese male artistic gymnast and at the 1993 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Birmingham he won the silver medal in the Vault event finals. In so doing, he became the first athlete representing Taiwan to win a World Championships medal in Gymnastics. References Living people Taiwanese male artistic gymnasts Medalists at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships Year of birth missing (living people)
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Arthur Edward Potts (1890–1983) was a Canadian Army major general. General Potts may also refer to: Benjamin F. Potts (1836–1887), Union Army brigadier general and brevet major general William E. Potts (1921–2005), U.S. Army lieutenant general William Estel Potts (1935–2004), U.S. Army major general
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Parlour is a brand of frozen dessert currently produced by Nestlé. Parlour comes in many different flavours and is available mainly in Canada. Originally produced by Sealtest Ice Cream Parlor in the United States (and branded by Ault Foods) as an ice cream, it no longer meets the legal definition of ice cream due to a change in the recipe; the high content of palm oils (see Mellorine). Parlour now competes with bigger brands of ice cream such as: Chapman's, Breyers and others. List of flavours Butterscotch Sundae Chocolate Chocolate Chip French Vanilla Heavenly Hash Maple Walnut Mint Chocolate Swirl Neapolitan Spumone (discontinued) Strawberry Vanilla Cookies and Cream Nestlé Toll House (Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich (currently the newest flavour, consisting of French Vanilla Parlour sandwiched between two chocolate chip cookies.) References External links Nestlé Canada Parlour site Ice cream brands Nestlé brands
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In music, a chord diagram (also called a fretboard diagram or fingering diagram) is a diagram indicating the fingering of a chord on fretted string instruments, showing a schematic view of the fretboard with markings for the frets that should be pressed when playing the chord. Instruments that commonly use this notation include the guitar, banjo, lute, and mandolin. See also Tablature, a related notation for the sequence of chords in a piece of music References Guitar chords Musical notation
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Common Type System (CTS) est un terme de Microsoft utilisé pour décrire le traitement des types de données dans le framework .NET. .NET Framework
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Weinmannia sylvicola, known as tōwai or tawhero, is a medium-sized evergreen tree of the family Cunoniaceae native to northern New Zealand. It grows to 15 m or more, with a trunk up to 1 m in diameter. Adult leaves are toothed and leathery, with up to five pairs of leaflets. Juvenile leaves are thinner and have up to ten pairs of leaflets. Flowers are small and pink or white, occurring in 8–12 cm racemes. Fruits are 4–5 cm capsules, which release many tiny seeds that are dispersed by wind. Tōwai occurs in forest and forest margins from North Cape south to the Waitākere Ranges west of Auckland. A closely related tree, kāmahi (W. racemosa), replaces tōwai south of latitude 37°S. References Trees of New Zealand sylvicola Flora of the North Island
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A chord diagram may refer to: Chord diagram (music), a diagram showing the fingering of a chord on a guitar or other fretted musical instrument Chord diagram (information visualization), a diagram showing a many-to-many relationship between objects as curved arcs within a circle Chord diagram (mathematics), a circularly-ordered set with a one-to-one pairing, often drawn as chords of a circle
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The meatball sandwich is a common sandwich that is a part of several cuisines, including Italian-American cuisine and American cuisine. Overview The sandwich primarily consists of meatballs, a tomato sauce or marinara sauce, and bread, such as Italian bread, baguette and bread rolls. Cheese such as provolone and mozzarella is sometimes used as an ingredient. Additional ingredients can include garlic, green pepper and butter, among others. It is sometimes prepared in the form of a submarine sandwich. History It has been suggested that the meatball sandwich was invented in the United States around the time of the turn of the 20th century. Gallery See also Italian beef sandwich Italian sandwich List of meatball dishes List of sandwiches Spaghetti and meatballs References External links Meatballs Italian-American cuisine American sandwiches Hot sandwiches
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A sailing boat that is carrying too much sail for the current wind conditions is said to be over-canvassed. An over-canvassed boat, whether a dinghy, a yacht or a sailing ship, is difficult to steer and control and tends to heel or roll too much. If the wind continues to rise, an over-canvassed sailing boat will become dangerous and ultimately gear may break or it may round-up into the wind, broach or capsize. Any of these eventualities puts the safety of the crew and the vessel in danger. To over-canvass a sailing boat is considered unseamanlike and imprudent. In order to reduce sail, individual sails may be lowered or furled and existing sails may be reefed. Counter-intuitively, many boats will sail faster, and certainly more smoothly, comfortably and safely, when carrying the correct amount of sail in a strong wind than they would if over-canvassed and excessively rolling, heeling, carrying too much weather helm or repeatedly rounding up. Definition The decision to reduce sail, to avoid being over-canvassed, is made at sea based on a number of factors. There are folklore sayings, such as, "Any fool can set a sail, but it takes a sailor to take it down" and, "The best time to reef is when you first think about it; when you think it's time to shake it out, have a cup of tea first". The fact is, that the definition of being over-canvassed depends on a number of factors. These include the design, form and stability of the boat hull, the age and strength of the sails and gear, the direction of the wind relative to the course, the size, experience and state of the crew, the state of the sea as well as the purpose of the voyage. Warning signs that a well-found, well-crewed sailing vessel may be over-canvassed include excessive weather helm, excessive speed, any uncontrolled rounding up or broaching, excessive slamming into or falling off of waves, excessive heel or excessive rolling. If the purpose of the journey does not include racing, or if there is any kind of damage or minor emergency on-board, or if the boat is old or if the crew is ill, or tired or short-handed, then the meaning of 'excessive' may be reduced in any of these cases. Safety The most important reason to avoid being over-canvassed in a blow is the safety of the boat, its gear and its crew. Frank Mulville said that, "With the wind fair a man is master of his boat and has the power to drive her as hard as he wishes – even to the point of destruction." He went on to say, "In a contrary wind a well found yacht is master. She has more stamina to windward than any man by himself". Von Haeften says that, "It is impossible to tear working sails in good condition by wind pressure alone. If it happens, nevertheless, it will either be down to some sail-handling mistake so that the sail has been chafed or caught up somewhere, or to the fact that the sail was old and worn out". There are many stories of gear breakage from a parted shackle leaving a sail to flap wildly to shrouds giving way to bring a mast down. A wildly heaving deck that is heeled, rolling or broaching beyond what is normally expected, can pitch a crew member overboard into the sea, or lead to a fall and subsequent injury. Such issues of crew safety are always paramount. Comfort A single- or short-handed crew must conserve energy and take even more care of personal safety when the boat is unlikely to be handled, or brought back for a rescue, in their absence or incapacitation. Reducing sail early and thoroughly may be more important in these cases, especially when far from land. Friends out for a sail or a cruise, rather than a race, will be more impressed by a comfortable, stable voyage than one in which the eager skipper's personal best for angle of heel is exceeded several times. Speed The correct amount of sail for the conditions, with all that that implies will lead to improved boat performance compared to the over-canvassed state. References Nautical terminology
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The Impossible Whopper is a veggie burger sold by Burger King. The Impossible Whopper is a variant of the Whopper with a meat substitute burger patty provided by Impossible Foods. Product description The Impossible Whopper is made with a meat alternative burger patty from Impossible Foods, topped with tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, and onions. It can be ordered with cheese. The Impossible Whopper is prepared with mayonnaise and on the same grill as all other burgers. As such, the Impossible Whopper is not vegetarian or vegan unless customers modify the toppings and ask for it to be prepared in an oven and not on the grill. References Burger King foods Meat substitutes
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Encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis (abbreviated EDAS) surgery is a neurosurgical procedure performed to treat moyamoya syndrome. References Neurosurgical procedures
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While Spanish is the first official language of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, English is the second official language. English is taught in all Puerto Rican schools and is the primary language for all of the U.S. federal agencies in Puerto Rico as one of the two official languages of the Commonwealth, the other one being Spanish, which has been the predominant and primary language for the majority of Puerto Ricans as 94.3% of the entire population speak Spanish as their native language, along with 5.5% speaking English as their first language, and the remaining 0.2% speaking other languages as their primary. English was not declared as an official language alongside Spanish until 1902. Its status as an official language however was briefly removed in 1991 after a law was made recognizing Spanish as the sole official language, and after the U.S. Congress had attempted to make English the primary language in order for Puerto Rico to join the union as the 51st state, but was brought back as the second official language in 1993 and has remained the co-official language of the commonwealth since then. Spanish is the most spoken and written language, and the vast majority of Puerto Ricans do not use English regularly other than some borrowed English words in their ordinary Spanish speech. Various surveys have found that the majority of Puerto Ricans are not fluent in English. Out of those age five and older, 76.6% of Puerto Rico did not speak English "very well," and 94.5% spoke a language other than English at home. History Government In 1902, as part of the Foraker Act, the Official Languages Act was instituted mandating that English and Spanish should be "used indiscriminately" in all official and public activities, with translation provided as necessary. Some interpret this as part of an Americanization process, others as a necessity for the functioning of the Executive Council in charge of Puerto Rico at the time, of which few or none of the mainland appointees spoke Spanish. After the Spanish–American War, English was the sole language used by the military government of Puerto Rico, which consisted of officials appointed by the U.S. Government. On 21 February 1902 a law was passed to use both English and Spanish as co-official languages in the government. When the new political status, the Commonwealth, came into effect in 1952, the Constitution stated nothing about the official language that would be used by the new government. In 1991 the government of Puerto Rico, under the administration of PPD's Rafael Hernández Colón, made Spanish its sole official language through a law that was commonly called the "Spanish-only Law." In recognition of the historical defense of the Spanish language and culture, the Spanish Monarchy awarded Puerto Rico the Principe de Asturias' Prize that same year. However on 4 January 1993, the 12th Legislative Assembly, with the support of the newly elected PNP government of Pedro Rosselló González passed Senate Bill 1, establishing both Spanish and English as official languages of the government of Puerto Rico. The people In 2009, the grassroots community cultural organization Unidos por Nuestro Idioma ("United for our language"), whose goal is "defending Spanish in Puerto Rico", expressed concern that the use of English terms on official road signs reading "Welcome to Guaynabo City", and on mass transit ("City Hall" and "Downtown") as well as police cruisers ("San Juan Police Department") were evidence of the English language replacing Spanish in official use. The group advocates the defense and use of Spanish in Puerto Rico. The group states it is not against the use of English, recognizing the importance of Puerto Ricans learning it, but states that it should not displace Spanish. Education The same 21 February 1902 law that ordered the use of both English and Spanish as co-official languages in the government of Puerto Rico also made English the obligatory language of instruction in Puerto Rican high schools. In 1946, Vito Marcantonio introduced legislation to restore Spanish as the language of instruction in Puerto Rican schools asking President Truman to sign the bill, "in the name of the children of Puerto Rico who are being tortured by the prevailing system…to fight cultural chauvinism and to correct past errors." President Truman signed the bill. In 1948, schools were able to return to teaching in the Spanish language, but English was required in schools as a second language. In 1948, as a result of a decree by the Education Commissioner Mario Villaronga Spanish again became the language of instruction at schools, for all but the English course. The decree was binding on public schools. Comparison with other Spanish-speaking territories Puerto Rico had about a million residents at the time it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898. "Since 1898, the heads of the departments of education put forth "seven different language policies" for the teaching of English languages in Puerto Rico schools. By way of contrast, the Spanish-speaking settlers in the vast territories obtained from Mexico after the Mexican–American War were promptly swamped by English-speaking American settlers, which is why the state governments that emerged in those territories all primarily use English today. Present use Government The official languages of the executive branch of government of Puerto Rico are Spanish and English, with Spanish being the primary language. Spanish is, and has been, the only official language of the entire Commonwealth judiciary system, even despite a 1902 English-only language law. All official business of the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, however, is conducted in English. Population at large Spanish and English are the two official (i.e., governmental) languages in Puerto Rico. Spanish is the dominant language of business, education and daily life on the island, spoken by over 95% of the population. That is, Spanish predominates as the national language. Regardless of the status of English as an official language or not, Spanish continues to be by far the most widely spoken and written language by the Puerto Rican people at large, and the vast majority of Puerto Ricans do not use English regularly other than some loaned English words during their ordinary Spanish-language speech. Various surveys have found that the majority of Puerto Ricans are not fluent in English. Out of those age five and older, 76.6% of Puerto Rico did not speak English "very well", and 94.5% spoke a language other than English at home. According to a study done before 2009 by the University of Puerto Rico, nine of every ten Puerto Ricans residing in Puerto Rico do not speak English at an advanced level. More recently, according to the 2005–2009 Population and Housing Narrative Profile for Puerto Rico, among people at least five years old living in Puerto Rico in 2005–2009, 95 percent spoke a language other than English at home. Of those speaking a language other than English at home, more than 99 percent spoke Spanish and less than 0.5 percent spoke some other language; 85 percent reported that they did not speak English "very well." The 2000 U.S. Census had reported that 71.9% of Puerto Rico residents spoke English less than "very well". Education and schooling Public school instruction in Puerto Rico is conducted entirely in Spanish. In 2012, however, there were pilot programs in about a dozen of over 1,400 public schools aimed at conducting instruction in English only. English is taught as a second language and is a compulsory subject from elementary levels to high school. In 2012 pro-U.S. statehood Governor Luis Fortuño proposed that all courses in Puerto Rico public schools be taught in English instead of Spanish as they currently are. The proposal met with stiff opposition from the Puerto Rico Teachers Association while others, including former Education Secretary Gloria Baquero, were pessimistic about the success of the governor's plan overall for reasons that ranged from historical to cultural to political. Linguistic influences English on Spanish Because of the island's current relationship with the U.S., English has a substantial presence and is seen in various media outlets including newspapers, magazines, cable TV, radio stations, and commercial signs. As a result of this exposure, Puerto Ricans often mix elements of the English language into their own Spanish language, developing new linguistic forms. This kind of incorporation of English into Puerto Rican Spanish is called anglicism, and three prominent forms of anglicism present in Puerto Rico are total linguistic borrowing, semantic borrowing, and syntactical borrowing. Total linguistic borrowing occurs when an English word is used in Spanish with more or less the same pronunciation. A few examples in which the complete English word has been borrowed are: flash light, Girl Scout, and weekend. The standard Spanish words for these are linterna, exploradora, and fin de semana, respectively. Examples in which the English words or terms are used while pronounced according to the native rules are seen for the English word/term to park, where it is said and pronounced as parquear, instead of the South American/Caribbean-Spanish word for to park which is estacionar. Other examples of this are the English word pamphlet, said as panfleto instead of folleto, and the English word muffler, said as mofle instead of silenciador. In semantic borrowing, the meaning of a Spanish word is altered or changed because of its similarity to an English word. For example, the Spanish word romance refers to a poetic literary composition, however, it has been given the English meaning of the English word romance. The Spanish word for romance is actually idilio. Another example of this is the Spanish word bloques, which means "building blocks", but is given the English meaning of "street blocks". The actual South American/Caribbean-Spanish word that means "street blocks" is cuadras. In syntactical borrowing, Spanish words are used in an English sentence structure. For example, in Spanish, personal pronoun subjects are not included as frequently as in English: "I run" is often said as "yo corro" instead as "corro". Another example: "He has cordially invited his friend" is often said as "Él ha cordialmente invitado a su amigo" instead of "Él ha invitado cordialmente a su amigo" or "Ha invitado cordialmente a su amigo." There is a phonological influence of American English on Puerto Rican Spanish, wherein syllable-final can be realized as , aside from , , and [l]; "verso"''' (verse) becomes , aside from , , or , "invierno" (winter) becomes , aside from , , or , and "parlamento" (parliament) becomes , aside from , , or []. In word-final position, will usually be; either a trill, a tap, approximant, , or elided when followed by a consonant or a pause, as in amo paterno 'paternal love', amor ), a tap, approximant, or when the followed by a vowel-initial word, as in amo eterno 'eternal love'). Cultural issues 2012 Republican primary In 2012 U.S. presidential candidate Rick Santorum caused a firestorm during the runup to the Puerto Rican Republican primary by stating that if Puerto Rico opted to become a state, it would have to make English its primary language. As the New York Times reported: Santorum opponent Mitt Romney's campaign issued a statement contrasting his position on the issue with Santorum's. "Puerto Rico currently recognizes both English and Spanish as the official languages of the commonwealth," Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul said. "Gov. Romney believes that English is the language of opportunity and supports efforts to expand English proficiency in Puerto Rico and across America. However, he would not, as a prerequisite for statehood, require that the people of Puerto Rico cease using Spanish." See also Puerto Rican Spanish History of Puerto Rico English language Caribbean English References Further reading Muniz-Arguelles, Luis. The Status of Languages in Puerto Rico. University of Puerto Rico. 1986. Page 466. Retrieved 23 November 2012. Pueblo v. Tribunal Superior, 92 D.P.R. 596 (1965). Translation taken from the English text, 92 P.R.R. 580 (1965), pp. 588–589. Lopez-Baralt, Negron. Pueblo v. Tribunal Superior: Espanol: Idioma del proceso judicial'', 36 Revista Juridica de la Universidad de Puerto Rico. 396 (1967). Vientos, Gaston. "Informe del Procurador General sobre el idioma", 36 Rev. Col. Ab. (P.R.) 843 (1975). External links "Informe Final sobre el Idioma en Puerto Rico" (Final report about language in Puerto Rico), Senate of Puerto Rico, Commission of Education, Science, and Culture, 2 January 2001, submitted by Commission President Hon. Margarita Ostolaza Bey Language Use and English-Speaking Ability: 2000 Census 2000 Brief Languages attested from the 1890s Puerto Rico Languages of Puerto Rico English language in the United States Puerto Rico
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Labaz may refer to: Lake Labaz Labaz Group, a pharmaceutical company bought by the Sanofi subsidiary of Elf Aquitaine in 1973
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Water coaster may refer to: Water coaster (roller coaster), a type of roller coaster Water coaster (water slide), a model of water slide with uphill sections
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The Fall of Troy may refer to: Trojan War The Fall of Troy (book), a book written by Quintus Smyrnaeus in the 4th century about the Trojan War The Fall of Troy (band), an American post-hardcore band The Fall of Troy (album), debut self-titled album by The Fall of Troy The Fall of Troy (film), Italian film
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A numbered company is a corporation given a generic name based on its sequentially assigned registration number. For instance, an entity incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act and assigned the corporation number 1234567 would be entitled to register "1234567 Canada Inc." as its legal name. Similarly, in Australia, a company assigned the Australian Company Number 123 456 789 upon registration can have its legal name as "123 456 789 Pty Ltd". Numbered companies may include, but are by no means limited to, new companies that have not yet determined a permanent brand identity, or shell companies used by much larger enterprises for various purposes. In some cases, a legitimately-active enterprise may be structured as a numbered company with a doing business as registration to provide the numbered entity with a name. A common reason for this is a franchise, where the franchisee is a numbered company, doing business under the franchised identity. This may also be done for the convenience of lawyers, who create a shelf corporation or advent corporation and then assign the recognisable identity later. References External links Certification and Engineering Bureau - Company Name Search Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Types of business entity
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Apio may refer to: Apio (surname) Apio (appetizer), a Balkan Jewish appetizer Apios americana, a perennial vine that bears edible beans and large edible tubers, common in Japan and Korea Celeriac, Apium graveolens, var. rapaceum, also known as celery root
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Ford Falcon is an automobile nameplate applied to several vehicles worldwide. Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970. Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford Argentina from 1962 until 1991. Ford Falcon (Australia), a car manufactured by Ford Australia from 1960 to 2016. Ford Falcon van, a passenger variant of the first generation Ford E Series van (based on the Falcon platform) produced by Ford in the 1960s. Falcon
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The Wingert House is a nineteenth-century farmhouse located at 6231 North Canfield Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. One of the oldest surviving farmhouses within the Chicago city limits, the building received Chicago Landmark status on July 31, 1990. It is part of the Norwood Park neighborhood. The house was built in 1854 as the home of John Wingert, a German immigrant who had fled his home country due to religious persecution. A two-story Italianate style section was added between 1868 and 1875. The Wingert House is one of the few extant buildings in Chicago that predate the Great Fire of 1871. Fire "The Wingert House caught fire on March 10, 2021. There was some damage to the rear, but the window frames and roofline were basically intact." See also Noble–Seymour–Crippen House, also located in Norwood Park Notes Houses in Chicago Houses completed in 1854 Chicago Landmarks
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The following is an episode list of The CW series, 90210 — a spin-off to Beverly Hills, 90210, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise. The show premiered September 2, 2008 in the U.S. on The CW and in Canada on Global. 90210 is available for purchase in the United States on iTunes in both HD and SD quality. Series overview Episodes Season 1 (2008-09) Season 2 (2009–10) Season 3 (2010–11) Season 4 (2011–12) Season 5 (2012–13) Ratings Specials A retrospective of the entire series titled "90210 4ever" aired on May 13, 2013, before the series finale. References External links Beverly Hills, 90210 (franchise) Lists of American teen drama television series episodes
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Basil cultivars are cultivated varieties of basil. They are used in a variety of ways: as culinary herbs, landscape plants, healing herbs, teas, and worship implements. All true basils are species of the genus Ocimum. The genus is particularly diverse, and includes annuals, non-woody perennials and shrubs native to Africa and other tropical and subtropical regions of the Old and New World. Although it is estimated that there are 50 to 150 species of basil, most, but not all, culinary basils are cultivars of O. basilicum, or sweet basil. Some are cultivars of other basil species, and others are hybrids. It is particularly challenging to determine which species a basil belongs to. This is because basil cross-breeds easily, and drawing boundaries between species is particularly difficult. In fact, recent studies have led to reclassification of some portions of the genus. Basil cultivars vary in several ways. Visually, the size and shape of the leaves varies greatly, from the large lettuce-like leaves of the Mammoth basil and Lettuce leaf basil to the tiny leaves of the Dwarf bush basil. More practically, the fragrance of the basil varies due to the varying types and quantities of essential oils contained in the plants. The most important are 1,8 cineol, linalool, citral, methyl chavicol (estragole), eugenol and methyl cinnamate, although hardly any basil contains all of these in any significant amount. Basil cultivars See also International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants Lists of cultivars References General references Basil Gardening lists Ocimum Lists of foods Lists of cultivars
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Spider tresses is a common name for several species of Strophanthus and may refer to: Strophanthus eminii Strophanthus gratus Strophanthus preussii Strophanthus sarmentosus References
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Bambusa amplexicaulis är en gräsart som beskrevs av Wan Tao Lin och Z.M.Wu. Bambusa amplexicaulis ingår i släktet Bambusa och familjen gräs. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life. Källor Gräs amplexicaulis
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Valley of the Kings is a valley in Egypt holding the tombs of many kings and nobles. Valley of the Kings may also refer to: Valley of the Kings (Tibet), tumuli believed to contain the tombs of Tibetan kings in Tibet Valley of the Kings (film), a 1954 adventure film made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Valley of the Kings (1964), written by Jean Scott Rogers Valley of the Kings (EP), a 1997 EP by Gamma Ray "Valley of the Kings", a song by Blue Murder from the 1989 album Blue Murder "Valley of the Kings", a song by Hagar Schon Aaronson Shrieve from the 1984 album Through the Fire See also In the Valley of the Kings, a 2009 short story collection by Terrence E. Holt King's Valley King's Valley II Kings Valley, Oregon Royal Valley (disambiguation)
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Para Taekwondo is an adaptation of Taekwondo for disabled athletes. The sport's main governing body is World Taekwondo (WT). New disciplines such as kyorugi and poomsae, both martial arts forms, have been developed for para-athletes. On January 31, 2017, Para Taekwondo was confirmed as a sport for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) General Assembly the same year the WT became a full member of the IPC. History Origins The WT founded the Para Taekwondo Committee in 2006 to help promote and develop Taekwondo for athletes with an impairment. At first, Para Taekwondo concentrated on developing kyorugi (sparring) for arm amputees and limb-deficient athletes. The first Para Taekwondo Championships were held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 2009. Following the unsuccessful inclusion on the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games program, a working group was put together to discuss Para Taekwondo in 2013 during the WT World Para Taekwondo Championship. the Para Taekwondo Committee invited guests from Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA) and International Sports Federation for Persons with an Intellectual Disability (INAS). Following the work group’s recommendations, Para Taekwondo was expanded, and worldwide competitions were made available to athletes of all impairments. Poomsae was chosen to be included in competitions for athletes with neurological, intellectual, or visual impairments. Para Taekwondo Poomsae competitions were held for the first time for intellectually impaired athletes at the fifth WT World Para Taekwondo Championships in Moscow. Para Taekwondo Poomsae was also added as a demonstration sport during the 2015 INAS Global Games and the 2015 CPISRA World Games. Application process for the Paralympic Games The WT became an IPC-recognized international federation in October 2013. To be included in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics program, the WT submitted a letter of intent to the IPC in January 2014. The second stage of the application process was completed in July 2014. During the IPC Governing Board meeting in Berlin, Germany, in October 2014, the WT presented their bid to have Para Taekwondo in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. After the meeting, some sports were confirmed for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games program; Para Taekwondo was not one of them. In January 2015, the IPC held a Governing Board meeting in Abu Dhabi, where the final decision on the sport program for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics was made. Governance The WT is Para Taekwondo's governing body, and sets the rules and regulations for the sport. In 2013, the WT was formally recognized by IPC and WT became a full member of IPC in 2015. Competition disciplines Kyorugi and poomsae are the two disciplines that the WT conducts in competition format to include athletes of all impairments in Para Taekwondo. The rules of Para Kyorugi differ from Olympic Kyorugi, as all techniques to the head are prohibited and punches are not awarded points. Para Taekwondo Kyorugi Competition system Para Taekwondo Kyorugi matches are conducted in a single elimination tournament system, a round robin system, or a single elimination tournament system with repechage. Duration Para Taekwondo Kyorugi competitions consist of for 3 two-minute rounds, with a one-minute rest period between rounds. If there is a tied score after the third round, the Golden Point round (fourth round) is conducted following the third round with a one-minute rest period. The match's duration may be adjusted by the technical delegate. Sport classes are taken into consideration when the technical delegate decides on duration changes. Valid points Two points are awarded for a valid foot technique to the trunk protector, three points for a valid turning foot technique to the trunk protector, and four points awarded for a valid spinning technique to the trunk protector. One point is awarded for every one gam-jeom (penalty deduction) given to the opponent. Weight division Weight divisions in Para Taekwondo Kyorugi are divided by weight and gender as follows: Para Taekwondo Poomsae Competition system Para Taekwondo Poomsae matches are conducted in a single-elimination or double-elimination tournament system. Duration The duration of a Para Taekwondo Poomsae competition is between 20 and 120 seconds, and the competitor must perform each poomsae with rhythm and precision during the duration. The contestants alternately perform their poomsae in a match. If a contestant finishes their poomsae earlier, their opponent is guaranteed at least a one-minute rest period between each poomsae. Scoring criteria The total score of Para Taekwondo Poomsae competition is 10.0 points. In the P20 Sport Class additions are made based on the difficulty of the poomsae being performed. Scoring is divided into two point categories: technical and presentation. The maximum points for each point category is as follows: Technical (4.0); Presentation (6.0). Divisions The divisions of Para Taekwondo Poomsae competition are divided by age and gender. Para Taekwondo athlete evaluation Athlete evaluation is the procedure where the classification panel assesses if the athlete meets the Minimum Impairment Criteria (MIC) so that the athlete may be designated a Sport Class. There are three types of assessment: physical assessment, technical assessment, and observation assessment. Sport classes Sport classes in Para Kyorugi and Para Poomsae have a “K” and “P” prefix, respectively. Major championships or tournaments Membership As of August 2017, the WT has 208 member national associations from five continents. There are five continental federations–European Taekwondo Union (ETU), African Taekwondo Union (AFTU), Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU), Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU), and Pan-American Taekwondo Union (PATU). Each continental federation is responsible for the administration, promotion and development of Para Taekwondo within its continent. World ranking Para Taekwondo world rankings follow the rules outlined in the WT Ranking Bylaw. They are divided by classification and weight division in Para Kyorugi, and divided by Sport Class and age category in Para Poomsae. Ranking points in both Kyorugi and Poomsae are given to all participants based on G-level of championships or tournaments. See also World Taekwondo References Taekwondo Paralympic sports
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FF9 may refer to: Final Fantasy IX, a 2000 role-playing game originally released on the PlayStation video game console F9 (film), alternatively known as Fast & Furious 9, an American action film Firefox 9, a web browser Garou: Mark of the Wolves, the ninth installment of the Fatal Fury fighting game series released in 1999
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Summary process may refer to: Summary offence, a summary way to proceed in criminal cases; Eviction, a summary way to evict a tenant in landlord-tenant disputes
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The term Team North America is used in a number of sports to designate a unified team of North American countries in several sports competitions and sports tournaments. Competitions featuring a North American team Note that in the above sports there also exist national teams taking part in other competitions References See also Team Europe Team World Sport in North America Multinational sports teams
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