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The name Sandy [ san-dee ] is a given name. It can be used for both men and women. It is a short form of the names Alexander, Cassandra or Sandra. The name Sandy is commonly understood to mean "defender of mankind," which originates from the Greek name Alexander that means "defender of the people." Sandy is often used as a nickname for Alexander, but it has also become a popular name on its own. Those with the name Sandy are typically perceived as strong and protective, with a natural inclination to assist others. Another meaning of the name Sandy is "from the sandy shore," which comes from the Old English word "sandig" meaning "sandy." Individuals with this name are frequently associated with the beach and the ocean and may enjoy outdoor activities and water sports. They are often seen as adventurous and free-spirited, with a love of exploration and travel. In some cultures, the name Sandy is linked with the color yellow. This is due to the fact that the term "sandy" can also mean "yellowish-brown" in certain contexts. Those with this name may be regarded as optimistic and cheerful, with a sunny disposition and a positive outlook on life. Furthermore, the name Sandy is associated with the element of fire because the word "sandy" can also mean "fiery" or "passionate" in certain contexts. People with this name may be perceived as intense and passionate, with a strong desire to succeed and a fierce determination to achieve their goals.This name is used more for females than for males. This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021). Notable people by the name include baseball player Sandy Koufax, professional golfer Sandy Lyle, and actresses Sandy Duncan and Sandy Dennis. This name was also used for the fictional dog belonging to Annie in "Little Orphan Annie".
The name Elena is a female given name. It is pronounced [ el-"uh"-n"uh", "uh"-ley-n"uh"; "Italian" e-le-nah ].
It is a pan-European variation of Helen, which dates to the 12th century. Elena is a Greek moniker that signifies "radiant, gleaming light." This is a lovely name that is frequently connected with brilliance, loveliness, and elegance. "Elena" was among the most popular female names given to girls in Russia in 2004, and third most popular in North Macedonia in 2006. This name was ranked #53 on the US Popular Names in 2021.
Dick Figures is an American adult comedy series created and written by Ed Skudder and Zack Keller. Episodes are shown on YouTube. The series is about two best friends named Red and Blue. They are stick figures. The series is rated MA. The first episode, "A Bee or Something", was shown on November 18, 2010. Episodes were uploaded every second week with ten episodes per season. There is currently, however, a big delay with season five as it is planned to be shown after the movie is released sometime in 2013.
Christina (or Cristina) is a female given name. It is pronounced [kri-stee-nuh].
Christina is a name with Greek roots that translates to "Christ's follower". It's a feminine version of the name Christian, which has its origins in the Latin word Christus, meaning "anointed one". The name has been used for many saints. Celebrities with the name include Christina Aguilera, Christina Hendricks, Christina Ricci, Christina Applegate and Christina Milian.This name was ranked #629 on the US Popular Names in 2021.
Nodiko "Nodar" Tatishvili (; born 5 November 1986) is a Georgian singer. He performed with Sopho Gelovani for Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmo, Sweden.
Charlotte [shahr-l"uh"t] is a female given name of French origin. It is a female version of Charles. The moniker Charlotte has French roots and signifies "free man" or "petite." Its etymology can be traced back to the Old German name Karl, which connotes "man" or "husband." This name was ranked #3 on the US Popular Female Names in 2021. There are many famous people having the name, including Charlotte Church, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Charlotte Arnold. The most famous fictional character with the name is the spider in "Charlotte's Web".
Patricia [ p"uh"-trish-"uh", -tree-sh"uh" ] is a female given name of Latin origin. It comes from the Latin word "patrician", meaning noble. The male version of this name is Patrick. The name "Patricia" can be shortened to "Patty", "Patsy" or "Trisha". "Patricia" was the second most popular female name in the United States, according to 1990 Census. There are many celebrities with the name, including Patricia Arquette, Patricia Clarkson and Patricia Heaton. As "Patty", the name is being used on Atlantic tropical cyclones. In the Pacific, a hurricane with the name became the most intense on record in the Western Hemisphere. This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).
Minions (movie)
Minions is a 2015 American computer-animated comedy movie and a spin-off/prequel to the 2010 animated movie "Despicable Me" and the 2013 animated movie - and sequel to Despicable Me - "Despicable Me 2". It was released on June 11, 2015.
The movie stars Sandra Bullock and Jon Hamm and is narrated by Geoffrey Rush. A sequel "", was released in 2022.
Pierre-Louis Padang Coffin (born November 1, 1967) is a French animator and director. He is best known for directing "Despicable Me" (2010) and "Despicable Me 2" (2013) as well as the spin-off called "Minions" released in December 2014.
Chris Renaud (born 1966 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American Academy Award-nominated illustrator and filmmaker. He is known for his works in the "Ice Age" franchise. Recently he is known for his works in "Despicable Me" and "Despicable Me 2". Renaud is in the works for a "Despicable Me" spin-off called "Minions".
A Modest Proposal is a famous work of satire by Irish writer Jonathan Swift. It was written in 1729.
The name Gwen [ gwen ] is a female given name of Welsh origin. It means "white, holy". The name is often a shortened form of Gwendolyn. Famous people with the name include the singer Gwen Stefani. Fictional people with the name include Gwen Hotchkiss from the soap opera "Passions". This name was ranked #855 on the US Popular Names in 2021.
Clarissa is a female given name. It is pronounced [ kl"uh"-ris-"uh" ]. It comes from the German name Clarice. "Clarice", in turn, comes from the Latin word "Clarus", which means "bright, clear or famous". "Clarissa" also has a Greek origin, meaning "brilliant".This name was ranked #946 on the US Popular Names in 2021.
Charles Andre Martinet (born September 17, 1955) is an American actor and voice artist. He is best known as being the voice of Mario in the "Mario" series of video games since 1995. He also voices Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, Toadsworth, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, and others.
Working for Nintendo since 1994, Martinet started voicing Mario at video game trade shows in which attendees would walk up to a television screen displaying a 3-D Mario head that moved around the screen and talked. This system was called "Mario in Real-Time" or "MIRT". Martinet could see the attendees by means of a hidden camera setup, and a facial motion capture rig recorded his mouth movements in order to synchronize Martinet's mouth movement with the on-screen Mario mouth movement. This digital puppetry, with Martinet's comic performance, was a novelty at the time.
Martinet was told by his friend that there was going to be an audition at a trade show in which you "talk to people as a plumber". He went to the audition at the last minute as the casting directors were already putting away their equipment. Charles Martinet walked in and asked, "Can I please read for this?". The directors let him audition and told him, "You're an Italian plumber from Brooklyn". At first Martinet planned to talk like a stereotypical Italian American with a deep, raspy voice (which is how Mario sounded in the Super "Mario Bros. Super Show", "Super Mario Bros. 3" and "Super Mario World" cartoons). He then thought to himself that it would be too harsh for children to hear, so he made it more soft-hearted and friendly, resulting in what Mario's voice is today. Martinet has also stated that he kept on talking with his Mario voice until the audition tape ran out.
Martinet's video game voice over debut was as Mario in the 1995 Windows release of Interplay's game "Mario's FUNdamentals". However, most were first exposed to Mario's voice in the landmark 1996 game "Super Mario 64". He has voiced Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, Toadsworth, Metal Mario, Shadow Mario, Donkey Kong, MC Ballyhoo, Mini-Mario Toy, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi and Baby Wario in most games wherein these characters speak. He also voiced the enemiesWart, Mouser, Tryclyde, and Clawgrip in "Super Mario Advance". His voice work appears in the English and Japanese-language versions of the games, although his work is always in English (regardless of the Italian references whenever he voices Mario and related characters).
Martinet provided voiceover acting for the boxers and the announcer in the Super NES title "Super Punch-Out!!". He voiced the character Vigoro in Sega's Dreamcastand Nintendo GameCube role-playing video game, "Skies of Arcadia". He did the voice of Homunculus in the Konami PlayStation 2, Xbox and Windows game "Shadow of Destiny", and provided voices for "Reader Rabbit" and "The ClueFinders" games.
In addition to videogame voice overs, Martinet has worked as a voice actor in commercials, cartoons, and promotions. At the E3 trade show in 2005, Charles (as an"Animal Crossing" character) could be found roaming the virtual village featured in the playable demo of "Animal Crossing: Wild World". Martinet did Mario's voice as the voice announcer for "Pac-Man Vs." on the Nintendo GameCube.
Other than the Mario series, Charles has also done work for the video game "Cel Damage" as the voice of Fowl Mouth, as well as the primary voice work in several educational game series such as LeapFrog. He also voiced the dragon Paarthurnax in the 2011 video game "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim", and narrated the cutscenes and menus for the 2013 video game "Bit.Trip Presents Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien".
The name Marcia [ mahr-sh"uh" ] is a female given name which comes from Latin. It means "dedicated to Mars". "Marcia" also means "proud, warlike, martial". It is a feminine form of Marcus. This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).
The Government of Japan is a constitutional monarchy, like the United Kingdom. The head of state is the Emperor of Japan, Emperor Naruhito, while most executive power rests with the Prime Minister of Japan, currently (2022) Fumio Kishida, and his Cabinet. The Diet of Japan is the legislative branch or Parliament, made up of two houses. The upper house, the House of Councillors, is the subject of a national election every three years; the last election was in July 2022, when half of the seats for six year terms were voted on.
Physical geography is one of the two major subfields of geography. Physical geography is related to geology, because it is about the processes and patterns in the natural environment. Some of the things this includes are the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, landforms and terrain. Physical geography influences what people do. For example, few live in deserts, and many live in cities near a big river.
Multitasking is a feature available on iOS that allows multiple applications to run and perform tasks at the same time. It is available in iOS 4 or later. Multitasking features for iPad were added, including Spilt View and Picture in Picture, since iOS 9.
The name Gordon [ gawr-dn ] is a masculine given name in the English language. Gordon is a timeless name with a fascinating background. It originates from Scotland and is rooted in the Gaelic language, where "gor" translates to "spacious" or "large," and "dun" means "fortress" or "castle." As a result, the name Gordon signifies a "large fort" or a "spacious castle." People who have the name "Gordon" include race-car driver Jeff Gordon, and English actress Lucy Gordon. The name has been used on several hurricanes over the Atlantic Basin. In November 1994, Hurricane Gordon moved through Jamaica, Cuba, Hispaniola and the southeastern United States. This name was ranked #925 on the US Popular Names in 2021.
The Barnum Museum is a museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It collects memorabilia pertaining to 19th century circus showman, P. T. Barnum.
The Anglo-Dutch Wars ( or ) were a series of wars fought between the Dutch Republic and the Kingdom of England and later the United Kingdom of Great Britain during the 17th and 18th centuries. They fought for control over trade routes on the seas. All of the wars were mostly fought by naval warfare.
Abigail is a feminine given name. The name is from the Hebrew name "Avigail", which indicates "father rejoice". This a popular name, especially in 2005.The pronunciation of this name is [ ab-i-geyl ].The name can be shortened to Abbie or Abby.
The shorthand "Abby" was used for several Atlantic hurricanes in the 1960s.
This name was ranked #17 on the US Popular Names in 2021.
Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten (English: "Good Times, Bad Times") was a German soap opera. the first episode was made on May 11, 1992.
"Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten" started on the 11th of May, 1992. It was broadcasted from Monday to Friday on the German TV channel RTL. The episodes were repeated the next day at 8:30 a.m.
The first episode was broadcasted on VOX on October 1995. After the 2500th episode in February 2005, it was removed from VOX.
Tosa (dog)
The Japanese breed generally weighs between 40 and 60 kg, while the non-Japanese breeders have focused on dogs that weigh from 55 to 95 kg and stand 24.5 to 31 inches (62 to 80 cm) at the withers.
An opera "Eugene Onegin" by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky has been composed based upon the book.
The name Flora [ flawr-"uh", flohr-"uh" ] is a female given name. The name originally referred to a plant. Flora is a gorgeous and ageless moniker that has been utilized for centuries. With Latin roots, the name Flora signifies "flower." It is closely linked with nature, loveliness, and femininity. Flora is a name that has been employed in a variety of cultures and boasts a wealth of history. This name was ranked #647 on the US Popular Names in 2021.
Hurricane Flora in 1963 struck many Caribbean Islands. The storm killed more than 7,000 people.
Gertrude [ gur-trood ] is a female given name. It comes from Germanic words that mean "spear" and "strength". The short forms of "Gertrude" are Gertie or Gert. The name Gertrude was used for an Atlantic storm in 1974. "Gert" has been used for Atlantic tropical storms every six years since 1981. This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).
Monica [ mon-i-k"uh" ] is a female given name. The name Monica has a long and significant history. It has been in use for centuries and carries a deep meaning. The name Monica originates from the Latin term "monere," which translates to "to advise" or "to warn." Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine, was a devout Christian and renowned for her wisdom and piety. She popularized the name Monica, making it a well-known and respected name. In the United States, the name was very popular in the late 1970s, when it peaked near #39. The popularity has been declining since then. In 2010 the name ranked #363. This name was ranked #693 on the US Popular Names in 2021. The 1858 novel "Doctor Thorne" had a character was named Monica Thorne. People with the name include Monica Lewinsky, Monica Seles and Monica Potter. Fictional people by the name include Monica Geller from the television sitcom "Friends".
Agatha is a female given name.The pronunciation of the name is[ag-uh-thuh]. It comes from the Ancient Greek word "agathos", meaning "good". The name last ranked in the Top 1000 girls names in the United States in the 1930s.But in the last few years it has fallen out of fashion.
Saint Agatha of Sicily was a 3rd-century saint. There was a famous crime writer named Agatha Christie.
There have been several tropical cyclones in the Eastern Pacific Region named "Agatha". Tropical Storm Agatha in 2010 caused over $1 billion in damage and over three hundred deaths across Central America.
Lisa (given name)
The name Lisa [ lee-s"uh", -z"uh" ] is a female given name. It is a form of the name Elizabeth. Lisa is a popular name for girls that has been in use for centuries. It is a short and sweet name that is simple to pronounce and spell. The meaning of the name Lisa can vary depending on its origin. One of the most common meanings of the name Lisa is "God is my oath." This meaning comes from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which was the name of Aaron's wife in the Old Testament. Elisheba was later abbreviated to Elizabeth, and Lisa is a diminutive form of Elizabeth. Another meaning of the name Lisa is "consecrated to God." This meaning comes from the Latin name Lysa, which was a shortened version of Elizabeth. In ancient Rome, the name Lysa was given to girls who were devoted to the goddess Juno. In German, the name Lisa means "God's promise." This meaning comes from the German name Liese, which is a diminutive form of Elizabeth. In German culture, the name Liese was often bestowed upon girls who were born after a long period of waiting or difficulty. This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).
A writ of (; Latin: "may you have the body") protects people from being kept in jail or prison without a legal reason and without any end date. It is a writ (legal action) that says that if someone who was arrested or imprisoned wants to go to court to argue that they are being held illegally, the prison official must bring the individual to the court. Once the person is brought before the court, the judge will decide if the person is being held lawfully, or has the right to be released.
Tiberias (; , Tverya, Tiveria ; , "") is a city in northern Israel. It is located along the Sea of Galilee, in the Lower Galilee at the Jordan Valley. Tiberias has been considered one of Judaism's four holiest cities, along with Jerusalem, Hebron and Safed.
Pistacia lentiscus (also Mastic; "") is a shrub or small tree of the Pistacio genus. They grow in the Mediterranean Sea region, mainly on the Greek island of Chios in the Aegean Sea. The resin of the tree is called: "mastic". It was famous in the southern region of the island of Chios, called Mastichochoria. The tree is used for food, medicine and industrial purposes.
Godard died by assisted suicide on 13 September 2022 in Rolle, Switzerland at the age of 91.
Jean-Luc Godard revolutionized cinema with jump cuts, intertextuality, political commentary, breaking the fourth wall, nonlinear narratives, and innovative aesthetics.
There are many princesses and celebrities named Amelia. One is Amelia Earhart. Another is Minnie Driver, who was born as Amelia Fiona J. Driver.
An helicopter bucket (or sometimes Bambi bucket) is a kind of big bag used for water bombing by helicopters. It is removable. It can generally be stored in specially designed boxes.
Google Maps is available as a mobile app for the Android and iOS mobile operating systems. The Android app was first released in September 2008, though the GPS-localization feature had been in testing on cellphones since 2007.
Google Maps was launched on the iOS App Store on December 13, 2012. After only two days, the application had been downloaded over 10 million times. It was initially reported shortly after the application was released that the number of iOS upgrades to iOS 6 increased by as much as 30%. Later reports suggested that the increase was actually because of the iPhone 5's release in China.
The Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium (, ', also known as "Gymnasia Herzliya"), originally known as (lit. Hebrew High School) is the first Hebrew high school in the world. It opened in 1905 in Jaffa. It moved between several buildings in Jaffa until 1909, when it moved to Tel Aviv. In 1955, the building was demolished and moved to a new site to build the Shalom Meir Tower.
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE; ) is the central stock exchange of Israel. It is in Tel Aviv. In 2014 the Stock Exchange will move to a new building next to the Shalom Meir Tower.
Israel Diamond Exchange Ltd. is the world's largest diamond exchange. It opened in 1937 in Tel Aviv. In 1968, it moved to Ramat Gan.
The Jerusalem central bus station is the main bus station of Jerusalem. It is in the western entrance of the city in Jaffa Street, near the Jerusalem Binyanei HaUma Railway Station and the Jerusalem Chords Bridge.
The Tomb of Benei Hezir () is ancient cave tomb in eastern Jerusalem. It is from the Second Temple period. It is located in the Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery in the Kidron Valley.
Grand Festivities Square is a festival and parade ground in Zawraa Park, Baghdad, Iraq. It was built in 1986 by order of president Saddam Hussein to celebrate the victory of Iraq in the Iran-Iraq War. There is a large reviewing stand and pavilion in the square. The pavilion also contains a cinema and theatre. The square was used for executions and military parades. The Victory Arch was built over the two entrances to the square. Grand Festivities Square is next to The Monument to the Unknown Soldier.
The Iraq Museum, lately known as the National Museum of Iraq (), is a history museum in Baghdad, Iraq. It shows the history of the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Assyria and Babylon. The museum was started in 1926 by the British mandate in the Middle East.
Marianne [ mair-ee-an, mar- ] is a female given name. Marianne is a name that has been popular for many centuries and it combines two names, Mary and Anne. Mary is a Hebrew name that can mean "bitter" or "beloved," while Anne is a Hebrew name that can mean "grace" or "favor." When these two names are put together, Marianne means "bitter grace" or "beloved grace." It is the French form of Mariamne, which in turn is a version of Mary. In the late Greek, Marianna was used. In 18th century France, "Marianne" became a popular version of the name Marian. People named "Mariannne" include singer Marianne Faithfull. Fictional characters with the name include Marianne Dashwood in the book "Sense and Sensibility". This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).
Albert Gelis Juanola (born October 26, 1981 in Sant Joan Les Fonts, Girona) is a swimmer from Spain. He has a disability: he is blind and is an B2/S12 type swimmer. He raced at the 2004 Summer Paralympics, 2008 Summer Paralympics and 2012 Summer Paralympics. He finished second at the 2004 Games in the 4 x 100 meter 49 Points Medley Relay.
The Weizmann Institute of Science ( "") is a public university for scientific research. It is in Rehovot, Israel.
Agriculture is a part of the economy which contributes only 6% of the GDP of Azerbaijan but employs 38.3% of the workforce. 21.78% of the total land area is arable land where crops can be cultivated. 2.1% is used for crops which last for many seasons, rather than being replanted after each harvest. 16.45% of the total land area, the majority of Azerbaijan's cultivated lands, is irrigated. The major crops are agricultural cash crops, grapes,cotton, tobacco, citrus fruits, rice, tea and vegetables. Livestock, dairy products, and wine and spirits are also important farm products. Farms in Azerbaijan are organized as state and cooperative farms which employ many farmers, and small private farms which are owned and run by farmers and their families. A leading caviar producer and exporter in the past, Azerbaijan's fishing industry today is concentrated on the shrinking supply of sturgeon and beluga in the Caspian Sea.
Tourism is an important part of the economy of Azerbaijan. The country was a well-known tourist spot in the 1980s. The fall of the Soviet Union and the Nagorno-Karabakh War during the 1990s, damaged the tourist industry and the image of Azerbaijan as a tourist destination. It was not until the 2000s that the tourism industry began to recover, and the country has since experienced a high rate of growth in the number of tourist visits and overnight stays. In the recent years, Azerbaijan has also becoming a popular destination for religious, spa, and health care tourism. During winter, the ski resorts such as Shahdag Winter Complex are popular with foreign visitors.
Retro is a term used to describe fashions, trends and other cultural items that were popular or relevant many years ago. Generally, something that is retro is at least of fifteen or twenty years of age. For example, a video game from 1997 could be considered as something retro. The term is especially used for things of the mid twentieth century (1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s).
Ron Arad (; born 24 April 1951 in Tel Aviv) is an Israeli industrial designer, artist, and architect. Arad became famous for his design of the Design Museum Holon that opened in 2010. He also designed the Tel Aviv Bauhaus Museum in 2008.
Sandra Gomez Perez (born May 22, 1986 in Pamplona, Navarra) is a swimmer from Spain. She has a disability: she is blind and is an B2/S12 type swimmer. She raced at the 2004 Summer Paralympics and 2008 Summer Paralympics. She finished first at the 2004 Games in the Women's SB12 100 meter breaststroke race. She finished second in the Women's SB12 100 meter breaststroke at the 2008 Games.
The Tower of David (, "Migdal David", , "Burj Daud") is an ancient citadel located in Jaffa Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem. It was originally expanded during the 2nd century BC. It was destroyed and then rebuilt several times, in the Christian, Muslim, Mamluk and Ottoman periods in Jerusalem. Today the citadel is used for the History of Jerusalem Museum.
Kilometre zero (also written "km 0", also mile zero, control stations or control points) is a point from which distances are traditionally measured to other cities and countries (often in capital cities).
Jeanette (also Jeannette) [ j"uh"-net; "for 2 also" "French" zhah-net ] is a female given name. It comes from the name Jeanne. Other variations are Jennette, Janette and Janet. Jeanette is a lovely moniker that has been in use for centuries. It is a feminine name that originates from both French and English cultures. The name Jeanette is derived from the name Jean, which connotes "God is gracious." Jeanette is formed by blending the names Jean and Ette, which implies "little one." This name carries a significant history and has been linked to several notable figures. People named Jeannette include Jennette McCurdy. Fictional characters include Jeanette Miller of the Chippettes. People named "Janet" include Janet Jackson, Janet Leigh and Janet Reno.
Morelos is a town and headquarters of the municipality of Morelos, in Chihuahua, Mexico. As of 2005, the town had a total population of 735.
Tropical Storm Bret was a deadly storm that crossed Venezuela, Colombia and eastern Nicaragua. Winds of this storm peaked at 60 miles an hour. Bret caused serious damage and the deaths of almost 200 people along its path. The storm happened in early August 1993. It was the deadliest Atlantic cyclone of the 1993 Atlantic storm season.
Samuel Hui Koon-kit (born 6 September 1948), usually known as Sam Hui, is a Hong Kong Cantopop musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He is credited with popularizing Cantopop. His music includes Western-style music and popular, street Cantonese jargon in his lyrics writing.
Redwood City is a community on the San Francisco Peninsula in California, United States. It is located south of San Francisco, and about north of San Jose, California. Redwood City was originally known as Mezesville.
Hurricane Alma was an unusual June hurricane in 1966. The storm struck western Cuba and the Southeastern United States. It was responsible for almost 100 deaths and $210 million in damage. Its peak winds hit 125 mph. Despite the severe damage and death tolls, "Alma" was not retired.
Federal Institute of Bahia
Federal Institute of Bahia ("Instituto Federal da Bahia", short IFBA) is a public university of the Brazilian state of Bahia. It was established in 1910. It is one of the largest universities in Bahia as well as one the country's most successful universities.
Hippocamp (moon)
S/2004 N 1 "(Hippocamp)" is a small moon of Neptune. It was discovered in 2013. It was the 14th moon of Neptune to be discovered. It will likely receive a name relating to the mythological Neptune sometime soon.
Aegaeon is a small moon of Saturn, only half a kilometer in diameter. It was discovered in 2009 from images dating from 2008.
Jorge Cardona Marquez (born November 2, 1987 in Zaragoza) is a table tennis athlete from Spain. He has a physical disability: he is class 10 player. He played table tennis at the 2008 Summer Paralympics and the 2012 Summer Paralympics. In 2008, he finished second in team table tennis. In 2012, he finished third in team Class 9-10.
Paloma [ p"uh"-loh-m"uh" ] is a female given name. It comes from the Latin word "palumba", which means "dove". This name is often understood to mean a Christian type of symbol of The Holy Spirit in this bird. The name is common in Italy, Spain and Hungary.
In November 2008, Hurricane Paloma caused heavy destruction over the Cayman Islands and Cuba. The name "Paloma" was then retired and replaced with "Paulette" for 2014. This name was ranked #886 on the US Popular Names in 2021.
B2 is a group to allow athletes with different vision to compete against each other in sports. The International Blind Sports Association (IBSA) says B2 athletes are: "From ability to recognise the shape of a hand to a visual acuity of 2/60 and/or visual field of less than 5 degrees." The Canadian Paralympic Committee says B2 athletes havve "Up to approximately 3-5% functional vision." B2 is used in other sports than sports run by the IBSA. Other sports using B2 are blind golf. Blind golf rules say B2 golfers include "From ability to recognise the shape of a hand up to visual acuity of 2/60 or visual field of less than 5 degrees".
The name Antonia [an-toh-nee-uh, -tohn-yuh]is a female given name. This name is from Roman origin. It is a feminine form of the name Antonio. The meanings of the name are "priceless", "beautiful" and "praiseworthy".
There are several princesses and famous people named "Antonia". A French form of the name is Antoinette.This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).
Jordi Gordillo Brunet (born August 16, 1983 in Barcelona) is a swimmer from Spain. He has a disability: He has cerebral palsy and is an S5 type swimmer. He raced at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. He raced at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. He finished third in the 4 x 50 meter 20 point medley relay. He raced at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. He finished second in the 4 x 50 meter 20 point medley relay.
Ivan Hompanera Alvarez (born January 26, 1969 in Barcelona) is a track and field athlete from Spain. He has a disability: He has cerebral palsy and a T38 type athlete. He raced at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. He finished first in the 5,000 meter race and the 800 meter race. He raced at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece.
Jesus Iglesias Cortes (born December 25, 1968 in Barcelona) is a swimmer from Spain. He had a disability: he is an S7 type swimmer. He raced at the 1996 Summer Paralympics. He finished first in the 100 meter breaststroke. He finished second in the 4 x 50 meter 20 points freestyle relay race. He finished third in the 50 meter S7 freestyle race and the 4 x 50 meter 20 points medley relay race.
Helsingin Sanomat, nickname "Hesari", is a newspaper published in Helsinki, Finland. It is the largest subscription newspaper in Finland and the Nordic countries. It is owned by Sanoma. Except after certain holidays, it is published daily.
A letter box (or mail box) is a box or hole for receiving mail at a house or office. For collecting mail that is being sent, a post box is generally used instead.
The name is very popular in Ireland as a result of the popularity of Saint Brigid of Kildare. In the United States, "Bridget" was most often used in the 1970s, when it ranked near 153. The name has since dropped in its being popular in the United States. This name was ranked #722 on the US Popular Names in 2021.
People named "Bridget" include Bridget Fonda.
The Memorial Stadium is a sports ground in Bristol, England. It is the home stadium of Bristol Rovers F.C.. It is dedicated to the memory of the rugby union players of the city killed during World War I.
The stadium opened in 1921.
Nicholas Higgs is a former businessman and previous chairman of Bristol Rovers Football Club. He became chairman of the football club in August 2008, when he replaced Ron Craig, and stepped down in 2016.
Meredith is a mostly female given name, though a few males have the name. Meredith is a Welsh name. People named "Meredith" include Meredith Baxter and Meredith Vieira. Fictional Merediths include Meredith Gordon in the TV series "Heroes".The name Meredith has been used in literature, music, and film. In literature, the name has been used in works such as "The Merry Wives of Windsor" by William Shakespeare and "The Eustace Diamonds" by Anthony Trollope. In music, the name has been used in songs such as "Meredith" by The Goo Goo Dolls and "Meredith" by The Sisters of Mercy. In film, the name has been used in movies such as "The Parent Trap" and "The Stepford Wives." The pronunciation of the name is [ mer-i-dith ]. This name was ranked #570 on the US Popular Names in 2021.
Sturm der Liebe (English: "Storm of Love") is a German television soap opera. It is set in a hotel in Bavaria. It started on 2005 in Das Erste.
Bristol Rugby are a rugby club based in Bristol, England who play in the RFU Championship. Their greatest success was winning the John Player Cup in 1983, which was at the time the sole national competition in English rugby.
The English Premiership is a professional league competition for rugby union clubs in the top division of the English rugby union system. It is currently known as the Gallagher Premiership because of the league's sponsorship by Authur J. Gallagher & Co.
Centralism is an idea on how to organize a state or government. The idea is to focus this organization under a single government instead of using many local government bodies. In many cases, this makes communication easier. An organization that is an example for centralism is the Roman Catholic Church.
The club, originally based at Heywood Road in Sale, share the Salford City Stadium with the Salford City Reds.
Northampton Saints are a rugby club based in Northampton, England who play in the Aviva Premiership. They play at Franklin Gardens.
The Recreation Ground (commonly "the Rec") is a large open space in the centre of Bath, England used for recreational purposes by Bath residents and the public generally.
Kingston Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is used mostly for rugby union and rugby league matches. It is the home stadium of Premiership Rugby side Newcastle Falcons and Betfred Championship Rugby League side Newcastle Thunder.
A piano sonata is a sonata written for a solo piano. Piano sonatas are usually written in three or four movements, with the first usually in sonata form.
The Beethoven House (German: Beethoven-Haus) in Bonn, Germany, is a memorial site, museum and cultural institution serving various purposes. Founded in 1889 by the Beethoven-Haus association, it studies the life and work of composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Saint Francis Xavier, S.J. (born Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta, 7 April 15063 December 1552) was a Spanish Jesuit. He was made a saint by the Catholic church. He is known for his travels to Asia, including Goa and Japan.
Muirfield is a golf course in East Lothian, Scotland, near Edinburgh. It is often used for The Open Championship.
Daniel Llambrich Gabriel (born March 14, 1975 in Barcelona) is a swimmer from Spain. He has a disability: he has vision problems and is an S12/B2 type swimmer. His job in 2008 was working as a coupon seller. He raced at the 1996 Summer Paralympics. He raced at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. He raced at the 2004 Summer Paralympics. He finished second in the 4 x 100 meter 49 points medley relay. He raced at the 2008 Summer Paralympics.
Miguel Luque Avila (born September 21, 1976 in Granollers, Barcelona) is a swimmer from Spain. He has a physical disability: he is an S5 type swimmer. He raced at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. He finished first in the SB3 50 meter breaststroke. He raced at the 2004 Summer Paralympics. He finished first in the SB3 50 meter breaststroke. He finished third in the 4 x 50 meter men's 20 point medley relay. He raced at the 2008 Summer Paralympics. He finished third in the SB3 50 meter breaststroke. He raced at the 2012 Summer Paralympics. He finished second in the SB3 50 meter breaststroke.
Stacy (also Stacey) [ stey-see ] is a mostly female given name, but is used sometimes on males. Several celebrities use this name. They include Stacy Ferguson, Stacey Dash and Stacy London. Fictional people include Stacey Colbert, a character in the television show "Ned & Stacey". The meanings of this name are disputed. For girls, "Stacy" means "princess" in Greek. Stacy is a moniker with an extensive lineage, boasting a deep-rooted history and significance. The appellation Stacy is derived from the Greek name Eustace, signifying "fruitful" or "productive." During the medieval era, it was a prevalent name and bestowed upon boys as a symbol of their valor and fortitude. This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).
It was at first for males. Females did not start getting the name "Courtney" until after the 1956 publication of "Chocolates for Breakfast". That book is about a woman named Courtney who wishes she had been born male. Courtney is a somewhat common name. People named "Courtney" include Courteney Cox, Courtney Love and Courtney Thorne-Smith. Fictional characters with the name include Courtney Matthews in the ABC soap opera series "General Hospital".
The fantasia (from ; also , , ) is a musical composition with its style in the art of improvisation. Because of this, it rarely follows any rules of strict musical form (as with the impromptu).
AgustaWestland is a British and Italian company. It designs and produces civilian and military helicopters. Factories are in Italy and the United Kingdom. The company's headquarters is in Samarate, in Lombardy, Italy.
The AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat is a modernized variant of the British helicopter Westland Lynx. Its first flight was in November 2009. It is built by AgustaWestland in Yeovil, Somerset. South Korea will in 2016 be the first foreign country to use the helicopter. In the UK it will be used by British Army and Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.
Fleet Air Arm is the generic name of the British naval aviation, part of the Royal Navy. It has both airplanes and helicopters.
W.I.T.C.H. is a French-American-Australian animated television series. It is based on the Italian comic book series of the same name, which was created by Gary Tomlin and Elisabetta Gnone. It is a fantasy anime series about a girl that can use magic.
Shakespeare's authorship was first questioned in the middle of the 19th century. At that time the idea that Shakespeare was the greatest writer of all time had become widespread. Shakespeare had a simple background, and many details of his life are unknown. Those that are known do not necessarily support his authorship. These facts seemed to be incompatible with his poetic eminence and his reputation for genius. Some people suspected that Shakespeare might not have written the works attributed to him. The controversy has since spawned a vast body of literature, and 80 authorship candidates have been proposed, including those most studied, Francis Bacon, the 6th Earl of Derby, Christopher Marlowe, and the 17th Earl of Oxford.
Daniel Llambrich Gabriel (born December 8, 1978 in Inca, Balearic Islands) is a swimmer from Spain. He has a disability: he is an S9 type swimmer. He raced at the 1996 Summer Paralympics. He finished third in the 4 x 100 freestyle 34 points relay. He raced at the 2000 Summer Paralympics.
Manuel Jesus Panadero Falcon (born January 28, 1973 in Valencia) is a goalball athlete from Spain. He has a disability: he is blind and is a B1 type player. He played goalball at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. His team was third.
Mireia Riera Casanovas (born March 14, 1975 in Lloret de Mar, Barcelona) is a swimmer from Spain. She has a physical disability: she has cerebral palsy and is an S7 type swimmer. She raced at the 1996 Summer Paralympics. She finished second in the 100 meter freestyle race. She finished third in the 400 meter freestyle race.
Gotland County () is a county in Sweden, on the Swedish Baltic Sea island of Gotland. The county seat is in Visby.
Gotland Municipality () is a municipality in Sweden. It is on the island of Gotland. The seat is in Visby. Since 1971, the municipality covers all of Gotland County.
Dalarna County () is a county in central Sweden, with the seat located in Falun. It was established in 1647 as Kopparberg County (), before changing the name in 1997.
Uppsala County () is a county in central Sweden, with the seat located in Uppsala. It was established in 1634.
Stockholm County () is a county in central Sweden, with the seat in Stockholm. It was established in 1714.
Blekinge County () is a county in southern Sweden, with the seat located in Karlskrona. It was established in 1683.
Halland County () is a county in southern Sweden, with the seat located in Halmstad. It was established in 1719.
Rollo's first wife was Poppa. Together they had:
Rollo's second wife was Gisela, daughter of Charles III the Simple, King of France. They had no children.
Felicia is a female given name. The pronunciation of the name is [fuh-lish-uh, -lish-ee-uh, -lee-shuh, -lis-ee-uh]. It is taken from the masculine name Felix. It means "happy" or "happy times". The use of "Felicia" as a female given name began in post-Classical times and has uncertain origins. The name is associated with animals, saints, poets and fictional characters.This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).
In 1960, he signed Joan Baez. In the late 60's Vanguard had some success with rock artists, One of these was Country Joe and the Fish (today usually called Country Joe McDonald).
The Jacobs School of Music of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, is a music conservatory started in 1921. Until 2005, it was known as the Indiana University School of Music. It has more than 1,600 students, approximately half of whom are undergraduates, with the second largest enrollment of all music schools as said by the National Association of Schools of Music.
Manuel Robles Aguila (born March 6, 1959 in Monachil, Granada) is a table tennis athlete from Spain. He has a physical disability: he is class 5 player. He played table tennis at the 1996 Summer Paralympics, 2000 Summer Paralympics and 2004 Summer Paralympics. In 2000, he finished third in the Open 1-5 Singles table tennis game.
Pablo Saavedra Reinado (born January 29, 1975 in Pontevedra) is a swimmer from Spain. He has a disability and is an S9 type swimmer. He raced at the 1996 Summer Paralympics. He finished third in 4 x 100 meter 34 point freestyle relay race. He raced at the 2000 Summer Paralympics.
Juan Antonio Saavedra Reinaldo (born November 21, 1973 in Pontevedra) is a shooter from Spain. He has a disability and is an SH1-SH2 type shooter. He competed at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, 2004 Summer Paralympics and 2012 Summer Paralympics. In 2012, he finished second in the Free rifle lying R6, Mixed gender SH1 event.
Raquel Saavedra Salvador (born May 11, 1981 in Barcelona) is a swimmer from Spain. She has a vision impairment and is an S11/B1 type swimmer. She raced at the 1996 Summer Paralympics. She finished first in the 100 meter backstroke. She finished third in the 4 x 100 meter 49 points medley relay race. She raced at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. She finished third in the 100 meter backstroke.
A stepper motor is an electric motor that is able to create sharp movements. It is used, for example, in printers. They are also commonly found in robots, automotive devices, and computer hard drives. Like other electric motors, they need an electrical circuit to work. Typically they have more than two wires to control them. There are several versions of stepper motors and several ways to drive them.
Servo motors needs a continuous feedback of position to control the state of the motor in order to give the motor specific or desired speed or position. These types of stepper motor are usually more expensive because they required additional circuitry to acquire this constant positional feedback.
The other type of generalized motor is called a stepper motor. This stepper motor is commonly used for simple experiments because it is inexpensive. It doesn't require the position of the motor to be known, hence it won't require additional circuitry. A stepper motor turns to a specific positions in using a constant sequence. This sequence can be achieved in multiple ways.
Full stepping with a two phase motor calls for two coils to be alternated simultaneously. This form of stepping will allow the motor to spin, but the angle of that spin will be based upon the step angle. The step angle is equal to the 360 degrees divided by the steps per revolutions. The steps per revolutions are found by the number phases on the stator times the number of permanent magnets available to the motor.
Alejandro Sanchez Palomero (born November 6, 1986) is a swimmer from Spain. He has a disability and is an S8 type swimmer. He raced at the 2008 Summer Paralympics. He finished third in the 100 meter S8 breaststroke. He raced at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.
Francisco Segarra Simon (born February 27, 1976 in Granollers, Barcelona) is a swimmer from Spain. He has a vision problem and is an S12 type swimmer. He raced at the 1996 Summer Paralympics. He finished second in the 400 meter freestyle race and the 100 meter backstroke race. He raced at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. He finished third in the 4 x 100 meter relay medley 49 points race and the 100 meter backstroke race.
Santiago Jose Sanz Quinto (born October 22, 1969 in Albatera, Alicante) is a track and field athlete from Spain. He has a physical disability: He is a T52 type athlete. He competed at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, 2004 Summer Paralympics and the 2008 Summer Paralympics. In 2000, he finished second in the 5,000 meter race and third in the 800 meter race. In 2004, he finished second in the 1,500 meter race and third in the 5,000 meter race.
Jaime Serrano Alonso (born April 30, 1979 in Barcelona) is a swimmer from Spain. He has a disability and is an S9 type swimmer. He raced at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. He finished first in the 400 meter freestyle race. He finished second in the 200 meter individual medley race.
Last Vegas is a 2013 American comedy movie. It was released in autumn 2013 in the United States. The movie is about four old friends in their sixties who throw a bachelor party for the last one of them being married. Michael Douglas stars as Billy, Robert De Niro is Paddy and Mary Steenburgen is Diana. 50 Cent, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Kline also appear in this movie.
Blood donation is when a person voluntarily gives blood, which can be used for blood transfusions or to make certain drugs. Blood banks store this blood. The blood can be used to help the victims of accidents, for example. Usually, the blood donor and the donated blood are tested for diseases which spread through the blood. These include various forms of Hepatitis, HIV, Haemophilia and Syphilis. Usually, a series of questions also need to be answered to make sure that there is no risk to the person donating.
A special case occurs before some medical operations. People donate their own blood, which can be used if they lose a lot of blood during surgery.
There are certain conditions on the people who can donate blood. Some of them vary by country, others are the same in most countries
In general, those donating blood need to be healthy.
Laura Tramuns Tripiana (born February 19, 1970 in Badalona, Barcelona) is a swimmer and track and field athlete from Spain. She has a physical disability and is a S8/T46 type athlete. She competed at the 1996 Summer Paralympics and 2000 Summer Paralympics in swimming. In 1996, she finished second in the 100 meter breaststroke race.