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title: Shao Kahn

text: end, as a special effect and voiced by Frank Welker. Kahn (his name, incorrectly hyphenated in the closing credits of "Annihilation", was additionally misspelled as "Shoa-Kahn" on the DVD release's fight scenes menu), played by Brian Thompson, is the main antagonist in the 1997 sequel, "". In the film he fights Raiden, Johnny Cage and Liu Kang. He brutally kills Johnny Cage in the film's opening scene, murders his own allies Rain and Jade in cold blood and then Raiden (later brought back to life) near the end prior to his final fight with Liu Kang. In addition, Kahn and

title: Shao Kahn

text: of top five "bosses you want to kill but can't". The fight against Shao Kahn in "Mortal Kombat 3" was also noted for its difficulty; in 2013, "Complex" ranked it as the 23rd hardest boss battle in video games. Shao Kahn Shao Kahn is a video game announcer introduced in "Mortal Kombat II", and is a recurring character and antagonist of the video game series and extended franchise. Shao Kahn is depicted as a brutal warlord who is the Emperor of the mystical realm Outworld. Feared for his godlike strength and knowledge of black magic, he seeks to conquer all

title: Shao Kahn

text: Shao Kahn Shao Kahn is a video game announcer introduced in "Mortal Kombat II", and is a recurring character and antagonist of the video game series and extended franchise. Shao Kahn is depicted as a brutal warlord who is the Emperor of the mystical realm Outworld. Feared for his godlike strength and knowledge of black magic, he seeks to conquer all of the realms of the "Mortal Kombat" universe and merge them with Outworld. Shao Kahn is one of the most celebrated villains in video games. While he is noted as a difficult boss, publications and critics have praised his

title: Shao Kahn

text: as a pre-order DLC character in Mortal Kombat 11. Shao Kahn and Darkseid are the key villains in the crossover game "Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe", though both are playable characters. In the game's plot, a defeated Shao Kahn limps into a graveyard where he meets with his secret ally Quan Chi. They are confronted by Raiden, who uses a lightning bolt on Shao Kahn, which knocks him into Quan Chi’s portal. This event, along with a parallel one between Superman and Darkseid in the DC Universe, results in the creation of Dark Kahn, who serves as the main antagonist

title: Shao Kahn

text: messages to his past self using his broken talisman. The talisman periodically informs the younger Raiden of his progress in preventing Armageddon. As Shao Kahn invades Earthrealm, Raiden decides not to stop Kahn's attempts to merge Earth with Outworld. Kahn pummels a surrendering Raiden until the Elder Gods, enraged by Shao Kahn's violation of Mortal Kombat rules, empower Raiden which allows him to kill the emperor. While this averts the timeline leading to Armageddon while restoring Earthrealm, "Mortal Kombat X" reveals that Mileena succeeded Shao Kahn in ruling Outworld before she is overthrown by Kotal Kahn. Shao Kahn will appear

title: Shao Kahn

text: design, in-game abilities, and mannerisms—particularly his tactic of mocking and taunting players. Prior to the events of the game series, Shao Kahn was Outworld's protector and an advisor to the realm's ruler, Onaga. Eventually, Shao Kahn poisoned Onaga, claiming his throne and his armies. Kahn continued to add lesser realms to Outworld, including Edenia, whose queen Sindel and princess Kitana were forced to be Kahn's wife and personal assassin, respectively. Sindel killed herself to escape Kahn, who keeps her soul in Outworld. Kahn first appears in "Mortal Kombat II" as the game's final boss and main antagonist. After the crooked

title: Shao Kahn

text: power of Shao Kahn!"", ""Bow to me!"" and ""It's official, you suck!"" Shao Kahn makes his first appearance in "MK" comic books during the "Battlewave" miniseries by Malibu Comics, though he already was present in the first, "Blood & Thunder". Shao Kahn remained mostly faithful to his game counterpart, being the Emperor of Outworld and attempting to take Earthrealm for himself. In "Battlewave", Shao Kahn would arrange a different plan to open the portals. He kidnaps Sonya Blade and, by means of hypnosis and brainwashing, convinces her to marry him; the marriage would weaken the barriers between realms enough to

title: Shao Kahn

text: is revealed that the Deadly Alliance killed a decoy. Kahn sets out to reclaim his empire from a resurrected Onaga. In "", Shao Kahn is playable once more. In the game's story, he is the ruler of Outworld again after Onaga's defeat. He forms an uneasy alliance with Quan Chi, Shang Tsung, and Onaga to defeat Blaze and seize his godlike powers. In 2011's "Mortal Kombat" reboot Shao Kahn is once again the main antagonist and final boss of the game's Arcade Ladder and Story Mode. Shao Kahn kills Raiden after acquiring Blaze's powers, but not before Raiden sends prophetic

title: Shao Kahn

text: show "". A Shao Kahn action figure was released in 1996 by Toy Island in the "Mortal Kombat Trilogy" series. He was also one of the characters featured in the collectible card game "Mortal Kombat Kard Game". Shao Kahn was played by Jeffrey Meek (who also played Raiden) in the TV series "". Despite having lost much of his physical stature from the games and movies, the character has a much more threatening disposition, serving as the mediator of the Mortal Kombat matches. Meek played opposite himself in the series finale, where Kahn battles Raiden in a void seemingly between

title: Shao Kahn

text: gaming bosses in 2014. "Complex" ranked Shao Kahn from "Mortal Kombat II" as the "coolest" boss in fighting game history in 2012, stating that "in the history of fighting games, no boss has ever been cooler or more exciting to lose against." In ScrewAttack's "Death Battle" battle of the fighting game bosses episode, Shao Kahn defeated M. Bison from the "Street Fighter" series, overcoming him due to his battle experience of over ten thousand years in addition to the absorption of billions of souls, all of which grant him power. In 2011, ScrewAttack ranked Shao Kahn as the fourth best

title: Shao Kahn

text: in the game. After Dark Kahn is defeated, Shao Kahn ends up in the DC Universe's Darkseid's throne room, where he discovers he has lost his powers. He is promptly imprisoned in the Phantom Zone. However, his powers came back in little time and was able to free himself but also everyone in the Phantom Zone, whom pledge allegiance to Shao Kahn. Kahn's attire for "Mortal Kombat II" was developed by Mark Runion. Kahn started out unmasked and with large gnashing teeth similar to Baraka, since everyone from Outworld was originally supposed to be of Baraka's race. The idea of

title: Shao Kahn

text: Mileena. Shao Kahn has been nominated to Nintendo Power Awards '94 and '95 in the category "Worst Villain" of the year meaning the best, coming second place for 1995. In the eliminations of GameSpot's vote poll for the title of "All Time Greatest Game Villain", Shao Kahn won against Officer Tenpenny from "" but barely (49.9% to 50.1%) lost to General RAAM from "Gears of War". GamesRadar also praised Shao Kahn's role as an antagonist, putting him in their 2013 list of the best villains in video game history at number 24, and including him among the 12 most unfair

title: Shao Kahn

text: their souls to empower himself and merges Earthrealm with Outworld. Kahn sends extermination squads to kill Raiden's chosen few who were protected from this fate. Eventually, Liu Kang again trounces Kahn, and he and his Outworld armies retreat, restoring Earth and Edenia to normal. After being absent from "Mortal Kombat 4", Shao Kahn has a brief cameo in "". The Emperor, weakened from battle with Edenia and abandoned by many of his finest soldiers, is killed by the titular Alliance of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi. He makes a playable appearance in the Nintendo GameCube version of "" where it

title: Shao Kahn

text: the realms. With Kung Lao dead, Shao Kahn forces Raiden into submission and commenced full military assault on Earthrealm. The series was discontinued following this event. He also makes several appearances in the cartoon series "", in his usual role of Outworld's emperor and the leader of enemy forces. He was voiced by John Vernon and Michael Des Barres in separate episodes. Aleks Paunovic portrayed an unmasked (human) Shao Kahn for the web series "" two-part episode "Kitana & Mileena", dealing with his early rule over the conquered Edenia and an alternate version of his relationship to Sindel, Kitana and

title: Shao Kahn

text: allow Shao Kahn to seize Earth easily (and make Sonya the queen of both realms and his wife). During these two series, he never appears wielding his trademark helmet (instead, he is always shown with his visible face and design taken from the official "Mortal Kombat II" comic by John Tobias), and he is seen wearing his helmet only in the comic "Kitana & Mileena" (according to which he actually loves Kitana). Shao Kahn appears in both "Mortal Kombat" films. In the 1995 first movie he is referred to simply as "The Emperor" and makes a brief appearance at the

title: Shao Kahn

text: tournament Grandmaster Shang Tsung and his warriors lose to Earthrealm in "Mortal Kombat" Kahn invokes a tournament rematch clause which will allow him to take Earthrealm immediately if he wins. Though he lures Earth's warriors to Outworld to kill them, he is defeated by the Shaolin Monk Liu Kang, which halts his plans. "Mortal Kombat 3" features Shao Kahn as the final boss again. The game's story sees Shang Tsung resurrect Queen Sindel in Earthrealm, allowing Kahn to reclaim her by invading Earth, which is a violation of Mortal Kombat tournament rules. Billions of people are by Kahn stripped of

title: Shao Kahn

text: all inhabitants of Outworld being Tarkatan was later dropped. It was originally stated that Shao Kahn is a demonic character, and his monstrous visage from the official comic books, as well as "" lends credibility to that. However, in the most recent games he appears to be more along the lines of a large, powerful human. His face has only appeared in "Shaolin Monks", in which he is hit with his war hammer and his helmet breaks. In "MKII", Kahn was digitally resized to a taller height to make him tower over the playable characters. The actor who played him,

title: Shao Kahn

text: PlayStation Portable versions of "Mortal Kombat: Deception", "Mortal Kombat: Armageddon" and "Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe". In "Mortal Kombat" (2011), Shao Kahn is once again a non-playable boss. He is also the final boss in the beat 'em up spin-off, "Shaolin Monks". Shao Kahn's special moves consist mainly of powerful shoulder barges, magical projectiles, and attacks with his signature giant maul, the "Wrath Hammer". In some of his appearances as a boss, blocking Kahn's attacks will stun the player. Since his debut, his signature tactic has been taunting players before, during, and after rounds with such statements as ""Feel the

title: Shao Kahn

text: reason for Kahn not wearing the cape in earlier games, in addition to Kabal not being able to wear a trenchcoat in "Mortal Kombat 3", was that loose flowing clothing took up memory. Shao Kahn originated as an unplayable boss character in "MKII". He is fought as a boss (in most cases, the final boss) in most of his appearances, but became a player character for the first time in the home ports of "MK3" as an unlockable character. He would also be playable in the home ports of "Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3", "Mortal Kombat Trilogy", the Nintendo GameCube and

title: Shao Kahn

text: bodybuilder Brian Glynn (who "couldn't believe" he was going to be in a "Mortal Kombat" game), was not nearly as imposing in comparison; a photograph published in "GamePro" of Glynn and "Mortal Kombat" co-creator Ed Boon standing side-by-side, which was snapped during production of the game, showed that Boon was taller. In many official depictions of Shao Kahn made by Midway, he is shown wearing a cape, though he never wore one in his original digitized appearances. "Mortal Kombat: Deception" was the first time in which he wore the cape in-game. "Mortal Kombat" sound designer Dan Forden explained that the

title: Shao Kahn

text: "Mortal Kombat" character. On the other hand, GamePlayBook ranked him as the fourth worst "Mortal Kombat" character, criticizing him for looking like "he failed WWE training camp". Even having fellow MK character Johnny Cage make a joke about his appearance in MK9. In UGO's 2012 list of the top "Mortal Kombat" characters, Shao Kahn placed as 16th. In their retrospection listing of "MK" characters, UGO stated most favorite thing about him was the fact that "his speaking voice is the voice of the announcer heard throughout the series." "Complex" placed him seventh on her 2013 list of most brutal fighters

title: Shao Puliang

text: Shao Puliang Shao Puliang (Chinese: 邵镤亮; Pinyin: "Shào Púliàng"; born 6 July 1989) is a Chinese football player who currently plays for China League One side Shijiazhuang Ever Bright. Shao Puliang was promoted to Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng's first squad in the 2008 season. After several seasons at the club, he did not make an appearance for Shandong until the 2015 league season when on 13 May 2015 in a 2015 Chinese FA Cup against amateur team Wuhan New Era with a 6–1 win. Shao transferred to fellow Super League club Shijiazhuang Ever Bright on 8 January 2016.

title: Shao Shuai

text: to League Two side Hebei Elite until 31 December 2017. "Statistics accurate as of match played 14 October 2017." Shao Shuai Shao Shuai (Chinese: 邵帅; born 2 January 1989 in Dalian) is a Chinese football player who currently plays for Chinese Champions League side Chengdu Better City. In 2006, Shao Shuai started his professional footballer career with Harbin Yiteng in the China League Two. He made his Super League debut on 7 March 2014 in a 1–0 away defeat against Shandong Luneng Taishan, coming on as a substitute for Liu Xiaolong in the 89th minute. Shao transferred to another Super

title: Shao Shuai

text: Shao Shuai Shao Shuai (Chinese: 邵帅; born 2 January 1989 in Dalian) is a Chinese football player who currently plays for Chinese Champions League side Chengdu Better City. In 2006, Shao Shuai started his professional footballer career with Harbin Yiteng in the China League Two. He made his Super League debut on 7 March 2014 in a 1–0 away defeat against Shandong Luneng Taishan, coming on as a substitute for Liu Xiaolong in the 89th minute. Shao transferred to another Super League club Changchun Yatai along with his teammate Han Deming in December 2014. In February 2017, he was loaned

title: Shao Puliang

text: He made his debut for Shijiazhuang on 11 May 2016, in a 2016 Chinese FA Cup against Beijing Renhe. On 30 October 2016, Shao made his Super League debut in a 3–2 home victory against Guangzhou R&F. Shao Puliang Shao Puliang (Chinese: 邵镤亮; Pinyin: "Shào Púliàng"; born 6 July 1989) is a Chinese football player who currently plays for China League One side Shijiazhuang Ever Bright. Shao Puliang was promoted to Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng's first squad in the 2008 season. After several seasons at the club, he did not make an appearance for Shandong until the 2015

title: Israel Kahn

text: Israel Kahn Eduardo Israel Kahn Gómez (born December 1, 1988), known as Israel Kahn, is a Peruvian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Segunda División Peruana club Deportivo Coopsol. Kahn made his Peruvian First Division league debut on February 14, 2010 in the first round of the 2010 season. The manager at the time, Teddy Cardama, allowed him to play the entire match for his debut, which contributed to Alianza Atlético's 2–1 win over Cienciano del Cuzco. In round 11 that season, Kahn scored his first Peruvian First Division league goal on April 25, 2010 away to Universitario

title: Israel Kahn

text: de Deportes in the Monumental. He scored his goal in the 51st minute, but it was not enough as Raúl Ruidíaz scored the winner for the home team resulting in a 2–1 loss for Alianza Atlético. Israel Kahn Eduardo Israel Kahn Gómez (born December 1, 1988), known as Israel Kahn, is a Peruvian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Segunda División Peruana club Deportivo Coopsol. Kahn made his Peruvian First Division league debut on February 14, 2010 in the first round of the 2010 season. The manager at the time, Teddy Cardama, allowed him to play the entire

title: Gustave Kahn

text: principal publications include "Les Palais nomades", 1887, "Domaine de fée", 1895, and "Le Livre d'images", 1897. Kahn also made a valuable contribution to the history of the movement with his book "Symbolistes et décadents", 1902. In addition to his poems, Kahn was a public intellectual who wrote novels, plays, and literary criticism. He was also extremely influential as a publisher of symbolist writing. Together with Félix Fénéon and Leo d'Orfer, both critics, Kahn founded and then directed "La Vogue" in 1886. Through that magazine, Kahn and his partners were able to influence the careers of developing decadent writers such as

title: Ermac

text: Kahn is killed. Ermac plays a supporting role in the plot of "Mortal Kombat X" (2015), in which he remains loyal to Shao Kahn's successors to the Outworld throne, first Mileena and then Kotal Kahn as they fight for the realm's rule in the midst of a civil war. He ultimately sides with Kotal Kahn upon the revelation that Mileena is not the true heir to the throne, as she is a genetic creation and not Shao Kahn's biological daughter. Ermac joins forces with Kotal Kahn, Reptile, Erron Black, and Ferra/Torr, and during a battle between the Outworlders and Cassie

title: Raiden (Mortal Kombat)

text: as he is defeated by Taven and left unconscious on the ground. Raiden would later fight against Shao Kahn when the two became the last surviving warriors. Shao Kahn emerged victorious, but Raiden was able to send a message to his past self before Kahn could finish him off. Raiden returns in the crossover fighting game "Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe". He plays a significant role in the story mode for the game, being in part responsible for creating Dark Kahn (alongside his DC counterpart Superman), which in turn causes the Mortal Kombat and DC Universes to merge. He also

title: Yuan Shao

text: gave up his position and offered it to Yuan Shao, who readily accepted it. Yuan Shao was also enfeoffed as the Marquis of Ye. In 198, Yuan Shao advanced against Gongsun Zan and encircled his remaining force at Yijing (present-day Xiongxian County, Hebei). By early 199, Yuan Shao had completely defeated Gongsun Zan at the Battle of Yijing and held absolute power over the four provinces north of the Yellow River. Then, after establishing alliance with the Wuhuan tribes on the northern frontier, Yuan Shao turned his attention to Cao Cao, who had consolidated his own power base to the

title: Shao Hua

text: Shao Hua Shao Hua (30 October 1938 – 24 June 2008), formerly known as Zhang Shaoua (), born Chen Anyun (), was a Chinese photographer and a major general in the People's Liberation Army. Shao was the daughter-in-law of Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong and the wife of Mao's second son, Mao Anqing. Shao was born in October 1938 in Yan'an, Shaanxi province, a former base for Mao Zedong's Communist army following the Long March. Her father was Chen Zhenhua, who was from Shimin, Hunan. Her mother was Zhang Wenqiu, who was from Jingshan County, Hubei. Shao began working as

title: Shao Xunmei

text: son, Shao Zucheng, who attended schools operated by American missionaries and became an English teacher. He also had a daughter, Shao Xiaohong. In 1958 Shao Xunmei wrote a letter to a friend in the United States, and as a result was imprisoned. He was released in three years, but his health had declined and did not improve afterwards. Shao Zucheng stated "When he came out of jail, he was so thin. He looked just like a monkey." Hahn learned that Shao eventually stopped using opium. After Shao died, Hahn was unaware that he was dead. He was buried in Gui

title: Clark Shao

text: Clark Shao Clark Shao (September 9, 1983 – October 10, 2016) was a professional fitness trainer from Houston, Texas, a diet, nutrition, & health expert who was a YouTube fitness sensation from Six pack shortcuts. Clark Shao, born in Houston Texas, first became interested in physical fitness when he was 14 years old, training with his school friend Mike Chang. After reaching adulthood, and upon finding himself to be overweight and out of shape, he decided to return to his youthful interest and set out on a course to fitness. Shao who turned bodybuilder/fitness trainer became Houston's celebrity personal trainer,

title: Yuan Shao

text: issued an edict ordering Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan to cease fire. Yuan Shao then returned to Ye and started targeting the Heishan bandits, who had been causing trouble in Ji Province. With temporary aid from Lü Bu, Yuan Shao managed to defeat the Heishan bandits despite suffering heavy casualties. In any case, Yuan Shao succeeded in drastically reducing the threat posed by the Heishan bandits to his western flank. Despite warnings from Ju Shou that the move could sow seeds for future trouble, Yuan Shao insisted on sending his first-born son, Yuan Tan, away to "govern" Qing Province (present-day

title: Yuan Shao

text: Yuan Shao Yuan Shao () (died 28 June 202), courtesy name Benchu, was a warlord who lived in the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. He occupied the northern territories of China during the civil wars that occurred towards the end of the Han dynasty. He was also an elder half-brother of Yuan Shu, a warlord who controlled the Huai River region, though the two were not on good terms with each other. One of the most powerful warlords of his time, Yuan Shao spearheaded a coalition of warlords against Dong Zhuo, who held Emperor Xian hostage in the imperial

title: Yuan Shao

text: extreme that many young men without facial hair had to show their genitals to avoid being mistaken for eunuchs and killed. Over 2,000 people were killed in the massacre, while the young Emperor Shao and Prince of Chenliu (future Emperor Xian) escaped during the chaos. The resulting power vacuum provided Dong Zhuo, who found and rescued the emperor and prince, with an opportunity to seize control of the imperial capital when he arrived. Dong Zhuo then discussed with Yuan Shao about his plan to depose Emperor Shao and replace him with the Prince of Chenliu, but Yuan Shao disagreed. Relations

title: Yuan Shao

text: Yuan Feng. Since Yuan Feng lacked male heirs, the birth of Yuan Shao elevated his mother to the status of a concubine. The "Records of the Three Kingdoms" contend that Yuan Shao was in fact an older cousin of Yuan Shu, and was adopted by the elder brother of Yuan Feng, Yuan Cheng, who also lacked male heirs. The act of adopting Yuan Shao would have infuriated Yuan Shu, because his own mother, a concubine of Yuan Feng, held a higher status than that of Yuan Shao's mother; however, by Yuan Cheng's adoption of Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu was no

title: Clark Shao

text: while vacationing in Koh Phangan Thailand. Shao was killed and his girlfriend injured, in what was reported to be a head on crash with another vehicle while riding his motorcycle in the rain on a muddy road. Certified from the National Federation of Professional Trainers Clark Shao Clark Shao (September 9, 1983 – October 10, 2016) was a professional fitness trainer from Houston, Texas, a diet, nutrition, & health expert who was a YouTube fitness sensation from Six pack shortcuts. Clark Shao, born in Houston Texas, first became interested in physical fitness when he was 14 years old, training with

title: Chai Shao

text: arrows from the enemy's bows. However, Chai Shao sent forward some girls to play and dance to the Tartar guitar, which so fascinated the Tartar soldiers that they desisted from the fight to watch. Meanwhile, Chai Shao, by a rapid strategic movement, succeeded in surrounding them, and the whole force was cut to pieces. He aided Emperor Taizong in consolidating his control over the Tang Empire. In 628, he was appointed as the Governor of Huazhou in Shaanxi. Chai Shao Chai Shao (588–638), courtesy name Sichang, posthumously known as Duke Xiang of Qiao, was a Chinese general who served under

title: Shao Hua

text: son Mao Dongdong born in 2003 who is currently the only great-grandson of Mao Zedong. Shao Hua died in Beijing of an unspecified illness on June 24, 2008, at the age of 69. Her death was announced by the China Photographers Association and the state run Xinhua news agency. Shao Hua Shao Hua (30 October 1938 – 24 June 2008), formerly known as Zhang Shaoua (), born Chen Anyun (), was a Chinese photographer and a major general in the People's Liberation Army. Shao was the daughter-in-law of Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong and the wife of Mao's second son,

title: Brigitte Kahn

text: Day". She played Hippolyta in the "Royal Shakespeare Company" 1989 production "A Midsummer's Dream". Brigitte Kahn Brigitte Kahn is a German-born British actress who has appeared on several television shows in the UK. She remains best known for her small part in the "Star Wars" film "The Empire Strikes Back", where she plays an unnamed rebel officer, as only one of three women characters with a speaking part in the trilogy (except Princess Leia). She played Dagmar in "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet". Other TV credits include: "Secret Army", "The Sandbaggers", "The Gentle Touch", "The Professionals", "C.A.T.S. Eyes", "The Bill" and "The

title: Brigitte Kahn

text: Brigitte Kahn Brigitte Kahn is a German-born British actress who has appeared on several television shows in the UK. She remains best known for her small part in the "Star Wars" film "The Empire Strikes Back", where she plays an unnamed rebel officer, as only one of three women characters with a speaking part in the trilogy (except Princess Leia). She played Dagmar in "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet". Other TV credits include: "Secret Army", "The Sandbaggers", "The Gentle Touch", "The Professionals", "C.A.T.S. Eyes", "The Bill" and "The New Statesman". She starred as the German Baroness in the film "Remains of the

title: Kahn Fotuali'i

text: with Bath winning the match 18-14 at Northampton for the first time in 16 years. Kahn Fotuali'i Kahn Fotuali’i (born 22 May 1982) is a Samoan rugby union player for Bath in the Aviva Premiership having signed from the Northampton Saints in the summer of 2016. He plays as a scrum-half and fly-half. In 2002 he played with New Haven Rugby in the United States and led the club to a Division II national championship playing primarily at #10. In 2004, he debuted for Nelson Bays, who later merged with Marlborough to form the Tasman Rugby Union. In 2008, he

title: Kahn Fotuali'i

text: Kahn Fotuali'i Kahn Fotuali’i (born 22 May 1982) is a Samoan rugby union player for Bath in the Aviva Premiership having signed from the Northampton Saints in the summer of 2016. He plays as a scrum-half and fly-half. In 2002 he played with New Haven Rugby in the United States and led the club to a Division II national championship playing primarily at #10. In 2004, he debuted for Nelson Bays, who later merged with Marlborough to form the Tasman Rugby Union. In 2008, he made his Crusaders debut. Fotuali'i had a successful year in 2010 scoring five tries for

title: James Kahn

text: Time"; "Time's Dark Laughter"; and "Timefall" – the first two published by Del Rey Publishing, the third by St. Martin's Press, which later published his medical thriller, "The Echo Vector". While working at St. John's Hospital, he and others in the emergency department there were contacted by Kathleen Kennedy and Melissa Matheson soliciting technical assistance in the resuscitation of an alien. Kahn and others were invited to join the cast and crew in the production of the Steven Spielberg film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (at that time tentatively titled "A Boy's Life"). In the film, Kahn plays the doctor who confirms

title: Shao Yong

text: Watching Wéiqí" (觀棋大吟), one of the longest surviving classical Chinese poems, as well as a "Long Ode to Watching Wéiqí" (觀棋長吟), which is translated below. Shao Yong Shao Yong (; 1011–1077), courtesy name Yaofu (堯夫), named Shào Kāngjié (邵康節) after death, was a Song dynasty Chinese philosopher, cosmologist, poet and historian who greatly influenced the development of Neo-Confucianism in China. Shao is considered one of the most learned men of his time. Unlike most men of such stature in his society, Shao avoided governmental positions his entire life, but his influence was no less substantial. He wrote an influential treatise

title: Shao Yong

text: age. Shao also sought out the scholarship of private schools, many of which were run by monks and heavily influenced by Buddhism. Around 1020, the Shao family moved to Gongcheng county (now Xinxiang, Henan). Shortly after his mother's death in 1032 or 1033. Shao met his most important teacher, Li Zhicai (李之才). Li was a former pupil of ancient prose specialist Mu Xiu (穆修, 979–1032). Under Mu Xiu, Li had studied the "I Ching" extensively. Shao was a member of a group of thinkers who gathered in Luoyang toward the last three decades of the 11th century. This group had

title: Shao Yong

text: Shao Yong Shao Yong (; 1011–1077), courtesy name Yaofu (堯夫), named Shào Kāngjié (邵康節) after death, was a Song dynasty Chinese philosopher, cosmologist, poet and historian who greatly influenced the development of Neo-Confucianism in China. Shao is considered one of the most learned men of his time. Unlike most men of such stature in his society, Shao avoided governmental positions his entire life, but his influence was no less substantial. He wrote an influential treatise on cosmogony, the "Huangji Jingshi" (皇極經世, "Book of supreme world ordering principles"). Shao's ancestors were from Fanyang. He was born in 1011 in an area

title: Shao Xunmei

text: into a wealthy Shanghainese family with its ancestral hometown in Yuyao, Zhejiang. Shao lived in the wealthiest part of Shanghai, Bubbling Well Road. His grandfather was a high-ranking official who served as governor of Taiwan and as a diplomat to Russia. His father Shao Heng (邵恆) married Sheng Xihui (盛樨蕙), a daughter of the tycoon Sheng Xuanhuai; Xunmei was the oldest of their six children. Shao had been tailed by tabloids since his childhood and had various girlfriends, including the actress White Lotus (白蓮 "Báilián") and a woman with the English name Prudence; Shao was briefly jailed after a man

title: Ying Shao

text: Cao Cao defeated the Yuan family and conquered the Hebei region, Ying Shao was already dead. The interim events are given in two versions in Pei Songzhi's annotations to the "Records of the Three Kingdoms", the "Wei Jin Shiyu" (魏晉世語) by Guo Song (郭頒), and Wei Zhao's "Book of Wu" (吳書). Ying Shao Ying Shao (140-206), courtesy name Zhongyuan, was an official, writer and historian who lived during the Eastern Han dynasty of China. He was an author of the "Fengsu Tongyi", an encyclopedic work about the folk customs and legends that existed in the Eastern Han dynasty. Ying Shao

title: Xu Shao

text: Xu Shao Xu Shao (150–195), courtesy name Zijiang, was a government official, commentator, and character evaluator who lived in the Eastern Han dynasty. Xu Shao was from Pingyu County (平輿縣), Runan Commandery (汝南郡), which is present-day Pingyu County, Henan. As a youth, he maintained a good reputation and had a keen interest in the study of human relations. He was known for appraising people. His fame put him on par with others such as Fan Zizhao (樊子昭) and He Yangshi (和陽士). Xu Shao and Guo Tai (郭泰) were famous character evaluators at the time and their appraisals were highly valued

title: Sun Shao (general)

text: Sun Shao (general) Sun Shao (188–241), born Yu Shao, courtesy name Gongli, was a military general of the state of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period of China. Sun Ce, a warlord who lived in the late Eastern Han dynasty, granted the family name "Sun" to Sun Shao but never adopted him as a son. Sun Shao's uncle was Sun He (孫河) né Yu He (俞河), who had been brought into the Sun clan by Sun Jian. In 204, the Grand Administrator of Danyang, Sun Jian's son Sun Yi was assassinated in Wanling by rebels still loyal to their

title: Kung Lao

text: versions.) When Shao Kahn invaded Earthrealm during "Mortal Kombat 3", Kung Lao had to temporarily scrap his plans for reforming the White Lotus Society. Eventually, he faced Shao Kahn. The Emperor of Outworld defeated Kung Lao and injured him so badly that he was believed to have died. Hearing of Kung Lao's apparent death enraged Liu Kang, who challenged Shao Kahn and successfully defeated him for the second time. With Outworld driven back during "Mortal Kombat Gold", Kung Lao decided not to return to Shaolin, instead of allowing everyone to believe that he was dead and went on to live

title: Shao Peizi

text: University (then called "National 3rd Sun Yat-sen University"). From Jul 1930 to Nov 1931, Shao served the President of Zhejiang University. When Chiang Kai-shek was inspecting Zhejiang University, Shao was encouraged to join Kuomintang, which was refused by Shao. Shao was squeezed out by Kuomintang Central Club and left Zhejiang University in 1935, but still lived in Hangzhou. Shao later worked for the Commercial Press in Shanghai. During the Second Sino-Japanese War, Shao served senator of Zhejiang Provincial Government, and was a director of the board of Zhejiang Bank. After 1949, Shao was the Director-general of Zhejiang Cultural Relic Management

title: Shao Peizi

text: Shao Peizi Shao Peizi (; 1884–1968), was a Chinese calligrapher, seal artist, educator and economist. Shao was twice President of Zhejiang University in history. Shao was born in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, in 1884 Qing Dynasty China. Shao's birthname was Wentai (闻泰), and also known as Changguang (长光). Shao studied English and economics at Nanyang Public School (南洋公学; main root of current Shanghai Jiao Tong University) in Shanghai. After graduation Shao went to USA and studied economics at Stanford University, which he graduated BA in 1909. In the first year of Xuantong Era (1909), Shao went back to

title: Shao Fang Sheng

text: late husband Sheng Pao Sheng was also an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright and a respected architect. Shao Fang Sheng Shao Fang Sheng (September 13, 1917 – April 22, 2009) is a well-known Chinese artist who is also one of the few apprentices of Frank Lloyd Wright. Olgivanna Lloyd-Wright thoughts on Shao Fangsheng, “made friends with unmatched speed and always with those she could profit by most.” Shao came from a well-known industrial family that had their roots in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China. She was born and raised during the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty and the founding of the

title: Shao Fang Sheng

text: Shao Fang Sheng Shao Fang Sheng (September 13, 1917 – April 22, 2009) is a well-known Chinese artist who is also one of the few apprentices of Frank Lloyd Wright. Olgivanna Lloyd-Wright thoughts on Shao Fangsheng, “made friends with unmatched speed and always with those she could profit by most.” Shao came from a well-known industrial family that had their roots in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China. She was born and raised during the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty and the founding of the Republic of China. She was a very athletic in her youth, representing her city Tianjin, as a

title: Yuan Shao

text: threat once and for all although Jiujiang was not yet conquered. For Yuan Shao, on the other hand, the situation was extremely difficult: besides the failure in the south, he was also under threat from Gongsun Zan, who held Yuan Shao responsible for the death of his cousin Gongsun Yue (公孫越) in battle and formally declared war against him, rejecting all of Yuan Shao's protestations of goodwill. This led to the clash between Yuan Shao and Gongsun in the Battle of Jieqiao. The Battle of Yangcheng, being the first move in the struggle between the two Yuans, marked the beginning

title: Shao Fei

text: China Art Gallery to challenge the government over their authority of classifying art. In November of 1979, the government granted them permission to officially hold their first exhibition “Star Art Exhibition” (xing xing hua zhan) in Beijing. Shao Fei was married to Bei Dao, a Chinese poet who openly opposed the Chinese government. They had one child. In 1987, they went to England when Bei Dao was invited as a visiting scholar at Durham University. In the 1990s, they emigrated to the US. Shao Fei and Bei Dao later separated. Shao Fei’s works are usually decorative, fantastical, and figurative. She

title: Gu Shao

text: another occasion, when he was leaving Wu Commandery to assume office in Yuzhang Commandery, hundreds of people came to see him off. At the time, Zhang Bing was ill so he could not see Gu Shao off. Gu Shao told the people who came to see him off: "Zhang Bing is sick. He must be thinking that it's a pity that he can't bid me farewell. I will go to him instead. Please wait here for a while. I will be back soon." Gu Shao died in office after serving as the Administrator of Yuzhang Commandery for five years. He

title: Gu Shao

text: of character. Between us, who do you think is the better one?" Pang Tong replied: "I am not as good as you in associating with people and assessing their characters. However, when it comes to politics and strategy, it seems that I am one day ahead of you." Gu Shao agreed with Pang Tong and developed a close bond with him. Before Pang Tong left, Lu Ji and Gu Shao told him: "When peace is restored in the Empire, we want to have a good discussion with you about famous people." Gu Shao started his career at the age of

title: Gu Shao

text: Gu Shao Gu Shao ( 188–218), courtesy name Xiaoze, was an official serving under the warlord Sun Quan in the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. Gu Shao's ancestral home was in Wu County, Wu Commandery, which is present-day Suzhou, Jiangsu. He was the eldest son of Gu Yong, who later became the second Imperial Chancellor of the state of Eastern Wu in the Three Kingdoms period. The Gu clan, which he was from, was one of the four most influential clans in Wu Commandery and also in the Jiangdong region at the time. Gu Shao was well read in

title: Ying Shao

text: Ying Shao Ying Shao (140-206), courtesy name Zhongyuan, was an official, writer and historian who lived during the Eastern Han dynasty of China. He was an author of the "Fengsu Tongyi", an encyclopedic work about the folk customs and legends that existed in the Eastern Han dynasty. Ying Shao occupied official posts in the Han government, and in his official position he was an active participant in imperial politics. He was a long-time close associate of Cao Cao, and in that connection he was extensively covered in volumes 9, 35, 71 and 103 of the historical text "Book of the

title: Chai Shao

text: Chai Shao Chai Shao (588–638), courtesy name Sichang, posthumously known as Duke Xiang of Qiao, was a Chinese general who served under the emperors Gaozu and Taizong in the early Tang dynasty. Chai Shao was the son of Chai Shen, the Duke of Julu. He married Princess Pingyang, a daughter of Emperor Gaozu, the founder of the Tang dynasty, and distinguished himself as a general in the battles between the Tang Empire and Turkic invaders. On one occasion, when he was attacking the Tuyuhun forces which then threatened the frontier, his army was almost overwhelmed by a dense shower of

title: Mortal Kombat 3

text: not be revived in the Outworld, but in Earthrealm. This would allow Shao Kahn to cross the boundary lines and reclaim his queen. When Sindel is reincarnated in Earthrealm, Shao Kahn reaches across the dimensions to reclaim her, and as a result, Earthrealm gradually becomes a part of Outworld, instantly stripping billions of their souls. Only a few are spared, as Raiden protects their souls. He tells them that Shao Kahn must be stopped, but he cannot interfere; due to his status, he has no power in Outworld, and Earthrealm is partially merged with Outworld. Shao Kahn has unleashed extermination

title: Sun Shao (Changxu)

text: title "King of Wu" (吳王). However, in 222, Sun Quan broke ties with Cao Pi and declared independence. He appointed Sun Shao as the Imperial Chancellor (丞相) of his kingdom and enfeoffed him as the Marquis of Yangxian (陽羨侯). Sun Shao also held the nominal appointment of General Who Awes Distant Lands (威遠將軍). When he held office as Imperial Chancellor, two officials, Zhang Wen and Ji Yan, wrote memorials to Sun Quan to make accusations against him. It is not known what exactly Sun Shao was accused of. In response, Sun Shao requested Sun Quan to remove him from office,

title: Xu Shao

text: "How can I let Xu Zijiang see me like this?" He then travelled home in a single carriage. When Xu Shao went to Yingchuan Commandery (潁川郡; covering present-day southern and central Henan), he visited and mingled with many reputable men in the region, except for Chen Shi. Later, when Chen Fan's wife died, many people attended her funeral but Xu Shao did not show up. When asked, Xu Shao replied, "Taiqiu (Chen Shi) is too well-acquainted, it's difficult for him to be thorough; Zhongju (Chen Fan) is a serious person who hardly makes compromises. These are the reasons why I

title: Lü Shao

text: to assist Lü Shao, but their forces were fearful of Lü Zuan and collapsed. Lü Shao fled to a secondary palace and committed suicide. Lü Zuan took the throne, and when he gave Lü Shao a posthumous name, he only referred to Lü Shao as prince, not emperor. Lü Shao Lü Shao (; died 400), courtesy name Yongye (永業), formally Prince Yin of (Later) Liang ((後)涼隱王), was briefly an emperor (with the title of "Heavenly Prince" ("Tian Wang")) of the Chinese/Di state Later Liang. He was a son of the founding emperor Lü Guang (Emperor Yiwu), but not his oldest

title: Shao Peizi

text: Committee (浙江省文物管理委员会). Shao was a standing member and later director of the Revolutionary Committee of the Kuomintang Zhejiang Branch. Shao was the Vice-president of Zhejiang Research Institute of Literature and History (浙江省文史研究馆). Shao was a member of both Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and National People’s Congress. Shao was a famous calligraphist and seal maker in China. He was quite accomplished in both regular script and semi-cursive script. His style is described as "deep", "powerful", "clear", and "smart" (沉雄清灵), and is considered close to Li Beihai (李北海)'s style. Shao Peizi Shao Peizi (; 1884–1968), was a Chinese calligrapher, seal artist,

title: Sun Shao (Changxu)

text: recorded that Liu Shengshu (劉聲叔), a polymath, once attempted to explain why Sun Shao did not have a biography in the "Sanguozhi". Xiang Jun (項竣) and Ding Fu (丁孚), whom Sun Quan put in charge of writing the history of Eastern Wu, had already written a biography for Sun Shao. However, after coming to the throne, Sun Quan's successor Sun Liang replaced Xiang Jun and Ding Fu with Wei Zhao, who was known to be close to Zhang Wen, one of the two officials who made accusations against Sun Shao. Liu Shengshu speculated that Wei Zhao probably removed the information

title: Kitana

text: avoid Shao Kahn's corruption before committing suicide. Kitana appears both masked (only in the animated scenes) and unmasked, and bests Mileena in a fierce sparring match. When the young sisters are sent by Shao Kahn to assassinate the man who is really King Jerrod, Kitana's biological father who is killed by Mileena, Kitana eventually learns the truth after her past and decides to turn against Shao Kahn in the upcoming Mortal Kombat tournament. Kitana returned for the second season of "Legacy" in 2013, still played by Sam Jo but in a new costume. In the second season, Kitana comes to

title: Shao Piaoping

text: Xuan" «邵飄萍新聞通訊選»;邵飄萍編著;新華出版社(1993) "Shao Piaoping"«邵飄萍» 作者:孫曉陽 :人民日報出版社 (1996) "Biography of Shao Piaoping"«邵飄萍傳» 作者:華德韓 :杭州出版社 (1998) Shao Piaoping Shao Piaoping (邵飄萍, Shào Piāopíng) (11 October 1884 – 1926), originally named Jingqing (鏡清), later renamed himself Zhenqing (振青), was a journalist, an author and a political activist in China during the 19th century. Born in Jinhua (金華) in the province of Zhejiang (浙江), Shao spent most of his life pursuing his aspirations for journalism. "To die as a journalist" was his lifetime motto. Shao contributed to the development of journalism in China through efforts such as founding the influential newspaper, Jingbao (京報). He

title: Shao Kang

text: had survived, rejoiced and immediately joined his forces with Shao Kang, thus renewing his loyalty to Xia. With his base secure and his army building and training, Shao Kang continued to build his estate under the old banner of Xia, preaching and reminding people of the benevolence of old Xia rule. Han Zhuo, in the meantime, grew increasingly tyrannical and imposed heavy taxes upon the people of Xia. Many people fled from his rule. When Shao Kang's new Xia Kingdom grew in size and fortune, so spread the word of Shao Kang's benevolence. People began to compare Shao Kang to

title: Shao Kang

text: a wall. She escaped to her parents' holding, and secretly gave birth to Shao Kang. Because the world did not know about Shao Kang, most presumed that the last of the Xia family had died. Under the protection of his maternal grandfather, Shao Kang grew up. From an early age, his mother taught Shao Kang his birthright, the failing of his family in corruption, and the need to restore rule. Under his mother and grandfather's watchful eyes, Shao Kang learned history, literature and the art of war, for the eventual goal of overthrowing Han Zhuo and restoring Xia. By the

title: Shao Kang

text: the Yue of Zhejiang and establishing the state of Yue at Kuaiji. Shao Kang is sometimes identified with Du Kang, the legendary inventor of wine in Chinese mythology. Shao Kang's restoration of Xia is considered as a significant Chinese legend/story. Prior to Shao Kang, the Xia kings had become corrupt, squandered away the family fortune, and lost the good will of the people. Shao Kang's father was on the run, and only held the title of King in name. When Xiang was killed, Shao Kang's mother supposedly escaped by crawling through a hole dug by dogs at the foot of

title: Shao Fei

text: Shao Fei Shao Fei (; born 1954) is a contemporary Chinese female artist from Beijing. As a professional painter at the Central Academy of Fine Arts from 1976 and a prominent member of the Stars Art Group from 1979-80, Shao Fei combines the use of expressionism, fantastic and figurative art in her works. In China, she has influenced the contemporary art movement and eliminated artistic restrictions imposed on female artists. Her mother, Shao Jingkun, was an oil painter and taught her guo hua technique at an early age. At the age of sixteen, Shao Fei joined the PLA (People's Liberation

title: Shao Xunmei

text: Yan Cemetery. Hutt stated that Shao continued to be perceived as "a caricature" by the 1990s even though his image had been somewhat rehabilitated in that decade. Jicheng Sun and Hal Swindall, authors of "A Chinese Swinburne: Shao Xunmei's Life and Art," wrote circa 2015 that few people were aware of him "except for a handful of scholars of modern Chinese literature"; they stated that there were not many scholarly articles about Shao, and that reference books published in China "give him a few lines as a minor poet with decadent tendencies". English: Chinese: Shao Xunmei Shao Xunmei (; Shanghainese:

title: Richard Kahn, Baron Kahn

text: work of other economists such as Lyndhurst Giblin. Kahn was one of the five members of Keynes' Cambridge Circus. Kahn was also one of Keynes' closest collaborators on the creation of Keynes' "General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money". Kahn was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1946 and became a Fellow of the British Academy in 1960, and was created a life peer with the title "Baron Kahn", of Hampstead in the London Borough of Camden on 6 July 1965. Richard Kahn, Baron Kahn Richard Ferdinand Kahn, Baron Kahn, CBE, FBA (10 August

title: Liu Shao (Three Kingdoms)

text: to Cao Rui to send his forces to cut off Sun Quan's supply route rather than engage Sun Quan directly – a strategy that forced Sun Quan to withdraw. (However, according to Sima Guang's "Zizhi Tongjian", it was Tian Yu who offered this advice, not Liu Shao.) Liu Shao was also the author of the "People Records" (人物志), an early Chinese treatise on human character. Liu Shao (Three Kingdoms) Liu Shao ( 190s–240s), courtesy name Kongcai (孔才), was an official of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China. He often provided advice to the emperor

title: Richard Kahn, Baron Kahn

text: Richard Kahn, Baron Kahn Richard Ferdinand Kahn, Baron Kahn, CBE, FBA (10 August 1905 – 6 June 1989) was a British economist. Kahn was born in Hampstead into the orthodox Jewish family of Augustus Kahn, inspector of schools and former German schoolmaster, and Regina Schoyer. He was brought up in England and educated at St Paul's School, London. He attended King's College, Cambridge. Kahn took a 1st in Mathematics, Part I, at Cambridge, followed in 1927 by a 2nd in Physics in the Natural Sciences tripos. Taught economics by Gerald Shove and John Maynard Keynes from 1927 to 1928, he

title: Madeline Kahn

text: B. Wolfson, a garment manufacturer, and his wife, Freda (née Goldberg). She was raised in a nonobservant Jewish family. Her parents divorced when Kahn was two, and she moved with her mother to New York City. In 1953, Freda married Hiller Kahn, who later adopted Madeline; Freda eventually changed her own name to Paula Kahn. Madeline Kahn had two half-siblings: Jeffrey (from her mother's marriage to Kahn) and Robyn (from Bernard Wolfson's second marriage). In 1948, Kahn was sent to the progressive Manumit boarding school in Bristol, Pennsylvania. During that time, her mother pursued her acting dream. Kahn soon began

title: Sun Shao (general)

text: Jin appointed him General of Chariots and Cavalry, a position similar to his appointment in Eastern Wu: one of three generals sharing command of the imperial guard. Sun Kai was additionally enfeoffed as the Marquis of Danyang, a position which began to pay benefits following the conquest of Wu by Jin in 280. Sun Shao (general) Sun Shao (188–241), born Yu Shao, courtesy name Gongli, was a military general of the state of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period of China. Sun Ce, a warlord who lived in the late Eastern Han dynasty, granted the family name "Sun" to

title: Stephen P. Shao

text: ran again, also as an independent, in 1988. In 1956 Shao married Betty Outen Shao and had four sons. On October 12, 2001, in Yixing, China, the groundbreaking ceremony for the three-story building named “Stephen P. Shao, PhD” was held next to the Xu Beihong Museum. This honor was given by the City of Yixing’s City Council who recognize his struggle to complete his own education and eventually obtain a PhD degree through the Second Sino-Japanese War in China. The City Council concluded that the building should be effectively placed in the campus at the main entrance of Jiangsu Provincial

title: Liu Kang

text: Liu Kang finds many of his Shaolin brethren killed in a vicious attack by a horde of nomadic mutants led by Baraka under orders from the evil Outworld emperor Shao Kahn, Shang Tsung's master. Enraged, Liu Kang decides to travel to Outworld to seek revenge, backed by friend and fellow Shaolin Kung Lao. At the tournament, Liu Kang fights Shao Kahn, eventually overpowering the emperor. In "Mortal Kombat 3" (1995), Liu Kang and his friends fight against Shao Kahn's extermination squad which invaded Earthrealm. He once again defeats Shao Kahn, causing him and his forces to retreat back to Outworld.

title: Yuan Shao

text: featured as a playable character in Koei's "Dynasty Warriors" and "Warriors Orochi" video game series. He also appears in all instalments of Koei's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" strategy game series. He also has a minor role in Koei's "Kessen II". Yuan Shao Yuan Shao () (died 28 June 202), courtesy name Benchu, was a warlord who lived in the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. He occupied the northern territories of China during the civil wars that occurred towards the end of the Han dynasty. He was also an elder half-brother of Yuan Shu, a warlord who controlled the

title: Mortal Kombat (2011 video game)

text: by Sindel, and Kitana is brutally beaten. Before Sindel can kill her, Nightwolf intervenes and sacrifices himself in order to kill her. Raiden confronts Quan Chi and realizes that "He must win" refers to Shao Kahn himself; should Kahn conquer Earthrealm without victory in Mortal Kombat the Elder Gods will intervene. Liu Kang, angered by the death of their allies, blames Raiden and goes to attack Shao Kahn. Raiden tries to stop Liu Kang, but ends up accidentally killing him with an energy blast. Overcome with guilt, Raiden surrenders to Shao Kahn, at which point, the Elder Gods intervene, imbuing

title: Liu Shao (Liu Song)

text: to commit suicide. Liu Jun also ordered that Liu Shao be posthumously known as "Yuanxiong" (元凶), meaning "prime murderer." Liu Shao (Liu Song) Liu Shao (; 426 – 27 May 453), courtesy name Xiuyuan (休遠), posthumously known as Yuanxiong (元凶, meaning "prime murderer"), was briefly an emperor of the Chinese dynasty Liu Song. He was Emperor Wen's crown prince who, after hearing that his father was going to depose him, staged a coup d'état and assassinated his father, taking over the throne, but was then defeated and killed by his brother Liu Jun the Prince of Wuling, who took the

title: Sun Shao (general)

text: day, Sun Quan rewarded the 16-year-old Sun Shao with the rank of colonel and control over the resources of Dantu (丹徒) and Qu'e (曲阿) counties, as well as formal control of the troops that had been under Sun He's command. Prior to 220, Sun Shao was promoted to Lieutenant-General (偏將軍) and appointed as the Administrator of Guangling (廣陵) Commandery (roughly, the parts of modern Jiangsu and extreme eastern Anhui provinces which lie south of the Huai River and north of the Yangtze). In 221, when Sun Quan became the King of Wu, he promoted Sun Shao to General Who Spreads

title: Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

text: realm of Outworld to stop the sorcerer's plot. They are guided by Raiden and assisted by Johnny Cage. Throughout their journeys, they meet several allies and learn of another person who wants Earth; the Emperor of Outworld, Shao Kahn. During their journey, all of Liu Kang's and Kung Lao's allies are captured. Once reaching Shao Kahn, Shang Tsung is revealed to have been impersonating Raiden on occasion in the pair's journey so that each of soldier's defeats will enhance his powers enough to steal Shao Kahn's rule of Outworld. The two Shaolin Monks defeat Shang Tsung, and Kintaro and are

title: Raiden (Mortal Kombat)

text: sword called "Ebbonrule," which drew strength from an evil man who turned to the side of good. Raiden hoped Kano would slay Shao Kahn using the sword's power, but Kano gave the sword to Shao Kahn instead in exchange for godlike powers, which left Raiden to realize that his actions would never tip the balance of good and evil. During the last "Tournament Edition" issue, Raiden commandeered the group of heroes in Shao Kahn's tournament. He ultimately sacrificed himself to save the team from an ambush from Kano, Kintaro, Goro and Smoke. Raiden was depicted as having two female servants,

title: Bob Kahn

text: Bob Kahn Robert Elliot Kahn (born December 23, 1938) is an American electrical engineer, who, along with Vint Cerf, invented the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet Protocol (IP), the fundamental communication protocols at the heart of the Internet. Kahn was born in New York to parents Beatrice Pauline (née Tashker) and Lawrence Kahn in a Jewish family. Through his father, he is related to futurist Herman Kahn. After receiving a B.E.E. degree in electrical engineering from the City College of New York in 1960, Kahn went on to Princeton University where he earned a M.A. in 1962 and

title: Fritz Kahn

text: in 2010 at the at the Charité. Notes and drafts for Kahn's unfinished book "The Natural History of Palestine" are preserved in the Arthur and Fritz Kahn Collection at the Leo Baeck Institute, Center for Jewish History in New York. Fritz Kahn Fritz Kahn (29 September 1888 – 14 January 1968) was a German Jewish physician who published popular science books and is known for his illustrations, which pioneered infographics. Fritz Kahn was born in Halle an der Saale, Germany, the son of Arthur Kahn, a physician and author, and Hedwig Kahn, "née" Schmuhl. His father emigrated to the USA

title: Fritz Kahn

text: Fritz Kahn Fritz Kahn (29 September 1888 – 14 January 1968) was a German Jewish physician who published popular science books and is known for his illustrations, which pioneered infographics. Fritz Kahn was born in Halle an der Saale, Germany, the son of Arthur Kahn, a physician and author, and Hedwig Kahn, "née" Schmuhl. His father emigrated to the USA shortly after his birth, settling in Hoboken, New Jersey. Around 1893, after establishing his practise, he sent for his wife and son, and Fritz Kahn started school there. The family later moved to Manhattan, but in 1895 his mother returned

title: Tom Kahn

text: America". Kahn idolized Harrington, particularly for his erudition and rhetoric, both in writing and in debate. As a leader of the American socialist movement, Michael Harrington sent Tom Kahn and Rachelle Horowitz to help Bayard Rustin, one of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, who became a mentor to Kahn. Kahn and Horowitz were affectionately called the "Bayard Rustin Marching and Chowder Society" by Harrington. Kahn helped Rustin organize the 1957 Prayer Pilgrimage to Washington and the 1958 and 1959 Youth March for Integrated Schools. As a young man, Tom Kahn "was gay but wanted to be straight ...

title: Gordon Kahn

text: fears and ordeal his family experienced. It was written, produced, and narrated by Gordon Kahn's son Tony Kahn. All of the words of Gordon and his wife Barbara were drawn from their writings, diaries, and letters. The words put in the mouth of J. Edgar Hoover were all derived from a confidential 3,000-page FBI surveillance file on Gordon Kahn dated from 1944 to 1962. Gordon Kahn Gordon Kahn (11 May 1902 – 31 December 1962) was an American author and screenwriter who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. He is the father of broadcaster and author Tony Kahn. Gordon Kahn

title: Lucille Kahn

text: published memoir, "My Life with Edgar Cayce", as well as several articles for ARE publications. Lucille Kahn was the grandmother of contemporary pageant artist, Alex Kahn. Lucille Kahn Lucille Kahn (1902–1995) was a successful Broadway stage actress who became notable in the 1950s and 1960s for her advocacy and support for efforts to expand human consciousness. In the 1920s, Kahn appeared in several productions opposite theatre legends Otis Skinner and Lionel Barrymore, most notably in the David Belasco production of "Laugh, Clown, Laugh". In 1927 she married David E. Kahn, a close friend and early supporter of the famous psychic

title: Shao Kang

text: Shao Kang Shao Kang (, his surname was Sì 姒) was the sixth king of the Xia dynasty of ancient China. He was the son of Xiang. His father was killed in a battle against Han Zhuo's two sons, Han Jiao and Han Yi; Shao Kang's mother Ji managed to escape and had him after a few months. After he grew up, Shao Kang and his followers engaged in a battle against Han Zhuo, defeated and killed him, and restored the Xia Dynasty. He was succeeded as king by his son Zhu; another son Wuyi was traditionally credited with civilizing

title: Yuan Shao

text: between the two deteriorated and Yuan Shao fled from Luoyang to Ji Province (present day southern Hebei). At the time, Yuan Shao just got out through the city gates of Luoyang, Dong Zhuo thought about sending men after him, but Zhou Bi, Wu Qiong and He Yong secretly helped Yuan Shao by convincing Dong Zhuo to let him go. As suggested by the three men, Dong Zhuo appointed Yuan Shao as the Administrator of Bohai Commandery (near present-day Cangzhou, Hebei) in a bid to appease him. By early 190, however, Yuan became openly hostile. A coalition of regional officials and

title: Yuan Shao

text: longer the eldest son of the Yuan family. Yuan Shao enjoyed more privileges than Yuan Shu, despite the latter being a blood-related member of the clan. When Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu became involved in disputes later, Yuan Shu used Yuan Shao's mother as an excuse to claim that he was not a "true son" of the Yuan family. When compared to Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao had a more serious appearance and respected men of talent regardless of their background; as such, he was welcomed by many since his childhood, including Cao Cao and Zhang Miao. When Yuan Shao was