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Albert Clifton Ammons (March 1, 1907 – December 2, 1949) was an important American blues and boogie-woogie pianist. Life. Ammons was the son of a couple which both played piano. So he started at the age of ten with piano lessons. After the First World War, he became interested in blues. He was influenced by Hersal Thomas and Jimmy Yancey. At the beginning of the 1920s, he worked as taxi driver where he met another pianist, Meade Lux Lewis. They formed a team and played at clubs and parties. In 1934, he formed his own band, Albert Ammons's Rhythm Kings. Their version of Swanee River Boogie sold over a million copies. Later he went to New York City where he teamed with another pianist, Pete Johnson. They often played at the Café Society. Sometimes they were joined by Meade Lux Lewis. But they also played there with famous jazz musicians like Benny Goodman or Harry James. On December 23, 1938, Ammons, Lewis and Johnson played at the "From Spirituals to Swing" concert. This concert was the start of the public interest in boogie-woogie. One visitor was record producer Alfred Lion who started two weeks later Blue Note Records with recordings of Ammons and Johnson, nine Ammons solos including "The Blues" and "Boogie Woogie Stomp", eight by Lewis and a pair of duets. After the interest in boogie-woogie faded, Albert Ammons still had a lot of work. He went on tours as solo artist. Ammons played at President Harry S. Truman's inauguration in 1949. He died on December 2, 1949 in Chicago. A lot of pianists like Dave Alexander, Dr. John, Hadda Brooks, Johnnie Johnson, Ray Bryant, Erroll Garner, Katie Webster, Axel Zwingenberger and Jörg Hegemann named Ammons as a main influence. Jörg Hegemann recorded a tribute album, "A Tribute To Albert Ammons", celebrating his 100th birthday in 2007.
Cattistock is a village in west Dorset, England, in the upper reaches of the Frome Valley eight miles north west of Dorchester. The village has a population of 440 (2002). The church was rebuilt in the 19th century, by architects Sir George Gilbert Scott and his son George Gilbert Scott Junior. The Perpendicular-styled tower was the work of the latter, and has led to the church being called the 'Cathedral of the Frome Valley'.
Omagh ( or ; – ) is the county town of County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, situated where the rivers Drumragh and Camowen meet to form the Strule. The town, which is the largest in the county, had a population of 19,910 at the 2001 Census. Omagh also contains the headquarters of Omagh District Council and the Western Education and Library Board. The town is twinned with East Kilbride (Scotland) and L'Haÿ-les-Roses (France). History. In 1768, Omagh replaced Dungannon as the county town of County Tyrone. Omagh acquired railway links to Derry in 1852, Enniskillen in 1853 and Belfast in 1861. The St Lucia Barracks were built in 1881 and closed in 2007. The Ulster Transport Authority closed the Omagh-Enniskillen railway line in 1957 and the Portadown-Derry main line in 1965, leaving the town with no rail service. In 1998, 29 people were killed in a Real Irish Republican Army bombing.
The common buzzard ("Buteo buteo") is a bird of prey, very widespread in the Old World. It lives in most of Europe and into Asia.  It is between 51 and 57 cm in length. The wings are between 110–150 cm (48–60 inch) when spread out. They may be coloured from almost pure white to black. Usually, they are brown. Buzzards breed in woodlands. It hunts over open land. It eats mainly small prey, such as insects, rodents, small birds and eggs. It may also take prey heavier than itself, like adult grouse, and rabbits. It can be seen walking over recently ploughed fields looking for worms and insects. Buzzards do not normally form flocks, but several may be seen together on migration or in a good habitat. Pairs mate for life. Some 16 subspecies have been described and up to 11 may be valid. Some authors accept as few as seven.
Lanhydrock is a parish centred on a country estate and mansion in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The parish lies south of the town of Bodmin and is bounded to the north by Bodmin parish, to the south by Lanlivery parish and to the west by Lanivet parish. The population was 171 in the 2001 census. The parish is in the Diocese of Truro. The parish church is dedicated to St Hydrock and stands in the grounds of Lanhydrock House. Parts date back to the late 15th century and the church has a chancel, nave, north and south aisles and three-stage battlemented tower with one bell. Lanhydrock House. The great house stands in extensive grounds above the River Fowey and is has been owned and managed by the National Trust since 1953. Much of the present house dates back to Victorian times but some sections date from the 1620s. It is a Grade I listed building and is set in gardens with formal areas. The hill behind the house is planted with a fine selection of shrubs and trees. In 1620 the rich merchant Sir Richard Robartes acquired the estate and began building Lanhydrock House, designed to a four-sided layout around a central courtyard. Robartes died in 1624 but work on the building was continued by his son John Robartes, 1st Earl of Radnor. During the 18th century the east wing of the house was demolished leaving the U-shaped plan seen today. In 1881 a major fire destroyed the south wing and caused much damage to the central section. Of the main house only the north wing, with its 29 metre Long Gallery, and the front porch building survived intact, though the original gatehouse also dates back to the mid 17th century.
The common kestrel ("Falco tinnunculus") is a bird of prey species belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. It is also known as the 'European kestrel', 'Eurasian kestrel', or 'Old World kestrel'. The bird lives all over Europe, Asia, and Africa. In Britain, where no other brown falcon occurs, it is generally just called 'the kestrel'. Description. Kestrels are 32–39 cm (13–15 in) from head to tail. Their wings are 65–82 cm (26–32 in) when spread out. Females are larger. They are small compared with other birds of prey, but larger than most songbirds. Like the other "Falco" species, they have long wings and a long tail. Their feathers are mainly light brown with black spots on the top and buff with narrow blackish streaks on the underside. Food and feeding. When hunting, kestrels hover about 10–20 m (c.30–70 ft) above the ground. They can see the slightest movement. They can see small prey from a distance. Once they see the prey, the bird makes a short, steep dive. Kestrels eat almost any mouse-sized mammals like voles. They also eat shrews and true mice. Small birds are also eaten, mostly in the summer when young birds are born. The bird also eats spiders and beetles when it finds them.
Phoenix Cricket Club is a Dublin-based cricket club. It has five men's teams, one women's team several youth teams and a Tavern team in 2011. History. Phoenix Cricket Club was founded in 1830, by John Parnell, the father of Charles Stewart Parnell. It is the oldest cricket club in Ireland. The club has been based in Dublin's Phoenix Park for nearly its entire history, apart from 1835–1853. During those years, Phoenix played their home games in fields near what is now the Grand Canal. The Phoenix grounds have a pavilion, a square, full nets facilities, a bar, dressing room areas and car parking.
The Jankó keyboard is a musical keyboard layout for a piano designed by Paul von Jankó in 1882. It is a 6-plus-6-keyboard with six rows. So there is the same fingering in all scales and the thumb has its own rows for a better moving on the keyboard.  For an 88 note (full size) keyboard, there would be 264 keys in total, with each note playable by 3 keys in vertical alignment. In the picture, the white keys have been coloured to show how the keys are interconnected. Now the Jankó keyboard is used for an electronic keyboard, the Chromatone 312.
Paul von Jankó (June 2, 1856 – March 17, 1919) was a Hungarian pianist and engineer. He first studied mathematics and music in Vienna, where he was a pupil of H. Schmitt, J. Krenn and Anton Bruckner. He then moved to Berlin where he during the years 1881 and 1882 studied mathematics at the city's University, and piano with H. Erlich. In 1882 Jankó invented the Janko keyboard, a 6-plus-6-keyboard with 6 rows of keys.
Egypt was first at the Olympic Games in 1912. The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Egypt is EGY. History. Egypt has sent athletes to most of the Summer Olympic Games since then. Egypt did was not at the 1976 Summer Olympics because of the African boycott. Egypt was at the Winter Olympic Games with a single alpine skier in 1984. Egyptian athletes have won a total of 24 medals. The National Olympic Committee for Egypt was formed in 1910.
Equatorial Guinea was first at the Olympic Games in 1984. They have been in every Summer Olympic Games since then. The nation has never been in the Winter Olympic Games. As of 2025, no athlete from Equatorial Guinea has ever won an Olympic medal.  The National Olympic Committee for Equatorial Guinea was formed in 1980 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1984.
Eritrea (ERI) was first at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Four years later, four athletes from Eritrea were sent to the 2004 Games in Athens. Zersenay Tadese won the country's first ever medal in the men's 10000 meters. As of 2023, Eritrea has been in two Winter Olympic Games. The National Olympic Committee for Eritrea was formed in 1996. They were recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1999.
Ethiopia was first at the Olympic Games in 1956.  The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Ethiopia is ETH. History. There have been competitors from Ethiopia in every Summer Olympic Games since then, except for the 1976, 1984 and 1988 Games. Ethiopia was also in the Winter Olympic Games for the first time at the 2006 Games in Turin. Ethiopian athletes have won a total of 45 medals, all in athletics. The National Olympic Committee for Ethiopia is the Ethiopian Olympic Committee. It was formed in 1948.
Gambia (GAM) has been to every Summer Olympic Games held since 1984. The country has never won an Olympic medal. No athletes from The Gambia have been in any Winter Olympic Games. The National Olympic Committee for Gambia was formed in 1972. The International Olympic Committee recognized them in 1976.
The first time that Ghana was at the Olympic Games was in 1952. The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Ghana is GHA. History. Ghana was known by the colonial name of Gold Coast. The nation has been in most Summer Olympic Games since then, missing the 1956 Summer Olympics, boycotting the 1976 Games and the 1980 Summer Olympics. Ghana was at the 2010 Winter Olympics. The National Olympic Committee for Ghana was formed in 1952 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee that same year.
Guinea has been to every Summer Olympic Games since 1968 except for 1972 and 1976. The country has never won an Olympic medal. Guinea has never been in any Winter Olympic Games. The National Olympic Committee was formed in 1964 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1965.
Guinea-Bissau has sent athletes to every Summer Olympic Games held since 1996, although the country has never won a medal. No athletes from Guinea-Bissau have competed in any Winter Olympic Games. The National Olympic Committee for Guinea-Bissau was formed in 1992. It was recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1995.
Kenya at the Olympics is a history which began in 1956.  The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Kenya is KEN. History. Teams from Kenya have been in every Summer Olympic Games since then, except for the boycotted 1976 and 1980 Games. Kenya participated in the Winter Olympic Games in 1998, 2002 and 2006. Kenyan athletes have won a total of 75 medals, all in athletics and boxing. The National Olympic Committee for Kenya is the "National Olympic Committee Kenya", and was founded in 1955.
Lesotho was first at the Olympic Games in 1972. They have been in every Summer Olympic Games since then, but they boycotted the 1976 Summer Olympics. Lesotho has not been in the Winter Olympic Games. As of 2025, no athlete from Lesotho has won an Olympic medal. The National Olympic Committee for Lesotho was formed in 1971. They were recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1972.
Liberia at the Olympics is a history which began in 1956. The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Liberia is LBR. History. Teams from Liberia has been to every Summer Olympic Games held since 1956, except for 1968, 1976 and 1992. The country has never won an Olympic medal. No athletes from Liberia have been in any Winter Olympic Games. The National Olympic Committee for Liberia was formed in 1954. It was recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1955.
Libya at the Olympics is a history which began in 1956. The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Libya ("Libya Jamahiriya") was LYA. It is now LBA. History. A teams from Libya was first at the Olympic Games in 1964. They have been in most Summer Olympic Games since then. The nation boycotted the 1976 Games along with most other African nations, and also boycotted the 1984 Games. Libya has never been in the Winter Olympic Games. As of 2025, no Libyan athlete has ever won an Olympic medal. The National Olympic Committee for Libya was created in 1962 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1963.
Madagascar at the Olympics is a history which starts in the 1960s. The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Madagascar was MAG. It is now MAD. History. Madagascar was first at the Olympic Games in 1964. They have been to every game since except for 1976 and 1988. They have never won a medal. 2006 was the first time at the Winter Olympics.
Malawi has been in twelve Summer Olympic Games. They have never been in the Winter Olympics. Malawi boycotted the 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics.
Mali at the Olympics is a history which started in the 1960s. Since 1962, Mali has contributed to the growth of the "Olympic Movement". The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Mali is MLI. History. Mali has taken part in the Summer Olympic Games held in 1964, 1972, and every Olympics since 1980. The country has never won an Olympic medal. No athletes from Mali have been in any Winter Olympic Games. The National Olympic Committee for Mali was formed in 1962 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1963.
Mauritania (MTN) has been to every Summer Olympic Games held since 1984. They have never won an Olympic medal. No athletes from Mauritania have been in any Winter Olympic Games. The National Olympic Committee was formed in 1962 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1979.
A peer group is a group of people who are equal in some way. Those in a peer group have the same status and are about the same age. They often interact with the group as a whole. Members of a peer group often have similar interests and backgrounds. Developmental psychology. Developmental psychologists, Lev Vygotsky, Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson, and Harry Stack Sullivan, argued that peer relationships are important in a person's development, and teach about equality, reciprocity, cooperation, and intimacy. Modern research also shows that social and emotional gains are indeed provided by peer interaction. Judith Rich Harris, in "The Nurture Assumption," argues that an individual's peer group significantly influences their intellectual and personal development. Several long-term studies also claim that peer groups improve school work.
Georg Holtzendorff was a 19th-century German landscape painter from Saxony. He moved to England because of the Franco-Prussian War. Holtzendorff worked for the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company. He sketched the landscape of Derbyshire and these were used as designs for porcelain. His main work was the decoration of the "Gladstone Dessert Service", presented by the Liberal Working Men of Derby to Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone in 1883. Watercolour by Holtzendorff, with a view of Becket Street, Derby, with the Derby Museum and Art Gallery in the background, is the only remaining study on paper linked to the "Gladstone service".
Mauritius was first at the Olympic Games in 1984. They have been in every Summer Olympic Games since then. The nation has never been in the Winter Olympic Games. Mauritius also supported the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics. The National Olympic Committee for Mauritius was formed in 1971 by Ram Ruhee, who remained its Secretary General until 2008. It was officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1972.
Morocco at the Olympics is a history which began in 1959. The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Morocco is MRC. History. A team from Morocco was first at the Olympic Games in 1960. They have been in every Summer Olympic Games since then, except the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics. Morocco also boycotted the 1976 Games, withdrawing after having initially sent a delegation. Only one Moroccan representative had time to compete before his country's withdrawal: Abderahim Najim took part in the Men's Light Flyweight event in boxing, and lost his first and only match. Morocco has been in the Winter Olympic Games four times since 1968, but not since 1992. Moroccan athletes have won a total of twenty two medals, nineteen in athletics and three in boxing. The National Olympic Committee for Morocco was formed in 1959.
Mozambique has been in 12 Summer Olympic Games. They have never been in the Winter Olympic Games.  The National Olympic Committee was formed in 1979 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee the same year.
Pickford's House Museum of Georgian Life and Costume, No 41 Friar Gate Derby, is a nice Georgian house built by the great architect Joseph Pickford in 1770 for his own family. Pickford had a number of notable customers. One of them was a painter Joseph Wright, whose works can be found in local Derby Museum. The Pickford's museum that was set up in 1988 shows the housing of a late Georgian professional person. The ground floor is furnished as it might have been in Pickford's time together with displays of eighteenth and nineteenth century costume. It is owned and run by the Derby City Council. "Pickford's House" was intended to showcase his work, with the intention of securing new contacts. It was also his residence. At the rear of the property Pickford had his builder's yard, access being by a driveway to the right of the property. References. Article contains a text transported from on the English Wikipedia.
Namibia at the Olympics is a history of which includes six games in six countries and 34 athletes. Since 1991, sportsmen of Namibia have taken part the growth of the "Olympic Movement". The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Namibia is NAM. History. The Namibian National Olympic Committee was formed in 1990 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1991. Teams from Namibia have competed in every Summer Olympic Games since the 1990s. Namibia has never been in the Winter Olympic Games.
Niger at the Olympics is a history which began in 1964.  The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for the Niger was NGR. It is now NIG. History. Teams from Niger have been to all Summer Olympic Games held since 1964 except for 1976 and 1980. No athletes from Niger have been in any Winter Olympic Games.
Nigeria was first at the Olympic Games in 1952. They have been in every Summer Olympic Games since then, except for the boycotted 1976 Summer Olympics. The nation has never been in the Winter Olympic Games. The National Olympic Committee for Nigeria was formed in 1951.
Rwanda has been in seven Summer Olympic Games. They have never been in the Olympic Winter Games.  Rwanda has never won an Olympic medal. Jean de Dieu Nkundabera won a Paralympic bronze medal for Rwanda in wheelchair racing at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens.
Dinosaur is a 2000 prehistoric fantasy-adventure movie produced by Pam Marsden, and was directed by Ralph Zondag and Eric Leighton. It was created by Walt Disney Feature Animation. The movie was released on May 19, 2000 and received positive reviews with 65% ratings on Rotten Tomatoes and a 56 out of 100 on Metacritic. A video game adaptation was released in the same year. Dinosaur was Disney's first ever CGI movie.
São Tomé and Príncipe has been in four Summer Games. The first appearance was at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. They have never been in the Winter Games. The country has never won a medal.  The National Olympic Committee for São Tomé and Príncipe was formed in 1979. The International Olympic Committee recognized them in 1993.
Senegal at the Olympics is a history which began in 1954. The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Senegal was SGL. It is now SEN. History. Senegal has been to all Summer Olympic Games held since 1964. Unlike most surrounding nations, Senegal has never missed any Summer Olympics since its independence. Senegal is among the small group of tropical countries that have been in the Winter Olympic Games. Its winter athletes have been in four Winter Olympics since 1984
Seychelles was first at the Olympic Games in 1980. They have been in most Summer Olympic Games since then, missing only the 1988 Games in support of North Korea. The nation has never been in the Winter Olympic Games. As of 2011, no Seychellois athlete has won an Olympic medal. The National Olympic Committee for Seychelles was created in 1979. They were recognized by the International Olympic Committee that same year.
Sierra Leone at the Olympics is a history which began in 1968.  The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Sierra Leone is SLE. History. Teams from Sierra Leone have been to every Summer Olympic Games held since 1968, with the exception of 1972 and 1976. They have never won an Olympic medal. No athletes from Sierra Leone have been in any Winter Olympic Games.
Somalia was first at the Olympic Games in 1972. They have been in most Summer Olympic Games since then. Somalia has never been in any Winter Olympic Games. The nation boycotted the 1976 Games along with most other African nations, and also joined the boycott in 1980. Despite the ongoing Somali Civil War, the nation has been able to send small contingents to each Games since 1996. The National Olympic Committee for Somalia was formed in 1959 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1972.
John Surtees CBE (11 February 1934 – 10 March 2017) was a British racing driver on both motorcycles and in Formula One. He was the only person to win the Drivers' Championship in both Formula One and in the 500cc Motorcycle Championship, which is the top level in motorcycling racing. Surtees was born in Tatsfield, Surrey.  He started racing in motorcycling in 1952, won his first race in 1956, as well as winning the 500cc Motorcycle Championship in 1956, as well as 1958, 1959 and 1960. Surtees moved on to Formula One in 1960, earning his first podium position by placing second in the British Grand Prix, and earning pole position in the Portuguese Grand Prix. He joined Ferrari in 1963, placing fourth in the championship. Surtees won the Drivers' Championship in 1964 by one point. He stayed with Ferrari in 1965 but left midway through 1966, joining Cooper and eventually placing second in the Drivers' Championship. After that, Surtees joined Honda Racing (not to be confused with the Honda Racing team that ran from 2006-2008).  Surtees eventually made his own team, simply named Surtees. He raced with the team until his retirement in 1972. After that, he simply ran the team, until the team left Formula One in 1978. His team also ran in the Formula 2 Championship, which in 1972, Mike Hailwood won the Formula Two Championship. Surtees died on 10 March 2017 in a hospital in London from respiratory failure, aged 83.