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Killer Moth is a supervillain in the DC Comics universe, primarily known as an adversary of Batman and Batgirl. He first appeared in "Detective Comics" #163 in 1951, created by writer Bill Finger and artist Dick Sprang. He is sometimes confused with Firefly. Fictional character biography. Drury Walker was originally a criminal who sought to become a counterpart to Batman, believing that he could be a "moth" to Batman's "light." His character has been portrayed in various ways over the years, sometimes as a more comedic villain and other times as a more serious threat. Powers and abilities. Killer Moth does not possess superhuman abilities but is equipped with various gadgets and technology that enhance his capabilities. He has a moth-themed costume that includes wings, which allow him to glide, and he often uses a variety of weapons and traps inspired by moths and insects.  In other media. Killer Moth has appeared in various comic book series, animated shows, and video games. He has been featured in storylines that explore his motivations and his rivalry with Batman and Batgirl. In some adaptations, he has been depicted as a more tragic figure, struggling with his identity and his place in the world of Gotham's criminals.
Jimmy Olsen is a fictional Superman character from the DC Comics universe, who works for the "Daily Planet" with Clark Kent and Lois Lane. His boss is Perry White. He thinks that Clark Kent and Lois Lane are his "heroes". He becomes "The Nail" in a comic book theme. In other media. The character has appeared in most other media adaptations of Superman. He was portrayed by Tommy Bond in the two Superman movie serials, "Superman" (1948) and "Atom Man vs. Superman" (1950). Jack Larson played the character on the "Adventures of Superman" television show; Marc McClure in the "Superman" movies of the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the 1984 film "Supergirl"; Michael Landes in the first season of ' and Justin Whalin in the subsequent three seasons; Sam Huntington in the 2006 movie "Superman Returns"; Aaron Ashmore in The CW's "Smallville"; and Michael Cassidy in the 2016 DC Extended Universe movie '. In the Arrowverse series "Supergirl", he was portrayed by Mehcad Brooks. He will be portrayed by Skyler Gisondo in the upcoming movie "Superman," set in the DC Universe (DCU) franchise.
Jonathan and Martha Kent are fictional Superman characters who were the adopted parents when they found the baby Superman in the field. They appear in American comic books published by DC Comics. They cared for "Clark Kent" until he became an adult. The Kents died from a rare tropical disease with Martha dying first. Before he died, Jonathan told the Clark should use his powers for good in earth. In other cases, Jonathan dies and Martha is still alive. Jonathan and Martha Kent in other media. Glenn Ford and Phyllis Thaxter play Jonathan and Martha in "Superman: The Movie", Eva Marie Saint plays Martha in "Superman Returns", while Kevin Costner and Diane Lane play them in "Man of Steel". Pruitt Taylor Vince will portray Jonathan Kent and Neva Howell will portray Martha Kent in the upcoming movie "Superman", set in the DC Universe (DCU) franchise.
John James "Jean" Charest (born 24 June 1958) is a French Canadian politician. He was Premier of Quebec from 2003 until 2012 under the Quebec Liberal Party. Early life. Charest was born and grew up in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Before politics, he worked as a lawyer. He received his diploma from the University of Sherbrooke in 1981, and was admitted to the Bar of Quebec the same year. After 3 years of working in court, Charest decided to join the Conservative Party of Canada in 1984. He was only 26 years old when he was elected as the representative of Sherbrooke. Conservative Party of Canada. Jean Charest had joined the Conservative Party of Canada in 1984. In the same year, he was appointed as Assistant Deputy Chair of Committees of the House of Commons. On June 1986, he joined the Cabinet of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. He was the youngest person to serve in the Cabinet. He was given the job of Minister of State for Youth. Charest was re-elected in 1988, and served as Minister of State for Fitness and Amateur Sport. In 1984, the Prime Minister of Canada, Brian Mulroney, promised that Quebec would sign the Canadian Constitution, which every other province had already signed two years before. Jean Charest was very involved in this project, but it did not succeed. Referendum of 1995. In 1995, Quebec was governed by the Parti Québécois, who started a referendum about whether Quebec should stay as a part of Canada. In others words, the population had the choice of staying or leaving the country. Jean Charest was against the idea of Quebec leaving the union. The results were very close, but Quebec stayed as part of the country. Liberal Party of Quebec. During the 1990s, the sovereignty movement was at its height. Jean Charest, who was a big part of the "No" campaign in 1995, had won the support of many federalists from Quebec. This is why he joined the Liberal Party of Quebec in 1998, as the leader of the party
Martha Wayne (née Kane) is a fictional Batman character from DC Comics who was the mother of Bruce Wayne. She was the wife of Thomas Wayne. After her and her husband were killed, her only son, Bruce becomes Batman because of their killing. She was created by Bill Finger. In other media. Lauren Cohan plays Martha in the DC Extended Universe first appearing in "" (2016).
Thomas Alan Wayne, M.D. is a fictional Batman character who was the father of Bruce Wayne and the husband of Martha Wayne. He was the founder of Wayne Enterprises and was one of Gotham's best doctors. He had a strong relationship with Bruce until he was killed along with his wife by Joe Chill. From his death Bruce became Batman to avenge their deaths. In other media. Jeffrey Dean Morgan plays Thomas in the DC Extended Universe first appearing in "" (2016) and Brett Cullen plays him in the 2019 movie "Joker".
The Bat-Signal is a fictional distress signal appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics that shines a light into the sky with a shadow in the shape of a bat to call Batman and Robin when there's a crime happening or when James Gordon has a lead on a case in Gotham City. Gordon, Harvey Dent, Harvey Bullock, Hamilton Hill, and Barbara Gordon have access to the machine. Many spoofs of the machine are made in many television shows. In other media. It doubles as the primary logo for the Batman series of comic books, TV shows, and movies.
Wayne Manor is the home of Gotham City billionaire Bruce Wayne / Batman and his butler Alfred Pennyworth. It appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The manor was the childhood home of Bruce when his parents were alive. The Manor was part of the Wayne's family for generations. Under the manor is the Batcave or Batman's lair.
The Batcave is the fictional secret lair of the DC Comics superhero Batman. It is on the foundation of Wayne Manor. There are two ways into the cave, one is through a waterfall on the back of the cave and the other is a built-in elevator that leads from the library of Wayne Manor to the bridge of the cave. It holds all of Batman's secrets, gadgets, the Batmobile, and a real gorge. The cave also has millions of bats. In other media. The Batcave has appeared in different forms of media, including movies, television series, and video games.
Wayne Enterprises, Inc., also known as WayneCorp and Wayne Industries, is a fictional company that appears in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in "Batman" stories. It was created by Thomas Wayne. The company has three main owners Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, and CEO of the company Lucius Fox. The enterprises makes one the leading materials and technology in Gotham City. The company also makes and gives Batman all his gadgets and weapons he needs to save Gotham. The enterprise has about $31.6 million dollars. In other media. The company has been adapted to different forms of media, including movies, television series, and video games.
The Batboat is the fictional waterboat that the DC Comics character Batman uses to travel to places on the sea or lakes. The boat was a product from Wayne Enterprises made by Lucius Fox. The boat holds many weapon buttons from Batman can push them to pull out a gadget and use it during and attack. The boat has enough space for two. The boat can also turn in a submarine. In other media. The boat has appeared in "Batman", "Batman Returns", and in "Batman Forever".
Gaynor Hopkins (born 8 June 1951), known as Bonnie Tyler, is a Welsh singer, songwriter.  She has had several major hit songs such as "Holding Out for a Hero", "Lost in France," "It's a Heartache" and "Total Eclipse of the Heart" which became major hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s.  Tyler represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö with the song "Believe in Me". The song finished in 19th place. Awards and nominations. Tyler was nominated for a Grammy Award three times and a Brit Award three times. She was awarded an MBE in 2022. Albums. A list of Tyler's albums: There are also collections of songs from the above albums.
The Batmobile is a fictional car appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. It is the personal car for Batman and Robin. The Batmobile was made from Wayne Enterprises by Lucius Fox. The Batmobile appeared in all Batman movies ever made, but in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Trilogy" it was named The Tumbler throughout the trilogy. The Batmobile holds many weapons and gadgets. In other media. The Batmobile has been adapted to different forms of media, including toys, movies, television series, and video games.
Blackgate Prison is a fictional prison where normal prisoners are taken into jail. The prison is off the coast of Gotham Bay which is like Alcatraz Island. In other cases the prison is in the city such as in "The Dark Knight Rises". Blackgate Prison is unlike Arkham Asylum, in which many people like Rupert Thorne, Carmine Falcone, The Penguin, Ventriloquist, and Victor Zsasz are held. The prison was in "The Dark Knight Rises" when Bane used the Batmobile to shoot the prison open to free all the prisoners to occupy Gotham.
Arkham Asylum is a fictional asylum in Gotham City where the crazy Batman criminals live. It appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. This includes: The Joker, Bane, Two-Face, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, Riddler, Penguin, Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and Jeremiah Arkham. The leading doctor of Arkham was Jeremiah Arkham before turning into the second Black Mask. Arkham was destroyed many times and many times the criminals escaped. In other media. It has appeared in the movies, television series, and video games as well. Arkham appeared in "Batman Forever", "Batman &amp; Robin" and in "Batman Begins". Besides, ' is an acclaimed action-adventure videogame created in 2009, followed by ' (2011) as the prequel called ' (2013) and the most recent installment ' (2015), which are set in the Batman universe, specifically in this fictional place.
A chairlift, also called an elevated passenger ropeway, is a type of public transport. It is like a chair that runs on cables. The cable is placed over the chair to lift it from the ground and they run between two (or more) stations. The cable is moved around by motors and lifted from the ground by towers. There are many chairs on the cable so that many people can be transported. Chairlifts are found in skiing resorts, where they help skiers go up the mountain. They are sometimes better than gondola lifts because the skier does not need to remove the skis. They can sit down on the chair and then leave it at the top of the mountain very quickly. Old chairlifts are small and slow. Newer ones can carry up to eight people. They are also faster overall, but they slow down at the station, making it easier to get on and off. Sometimes they even have a glass bubble that can be closed to keep people warm inside.
Estelle Louise Fletcher (July 22, 1934 – September 23, 2022) was an American actress. She won many awards for her television and movie acting. She is most famous for playing the main antagonist "Nurse Ratched" in the movie "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975). That earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award in 1976. She was also well known for her role as the Bajoran religious leader "Kai Winn Adami" in the television series "" (1993–99). She acted in many other movies and television series. On September 23, 2022, Fletcher died at her home in Montdurausse, France, at the age of 88.
Virginia Cathryn "Gena" Rowlands (; June 19, 1930 – August 14, 2024) was an American actress. She won several Golden Globe and Emmy Awards. She starred opposite Robert Lansing in "The 87th Precinct" as a woman who was deaf. She also acted in the 1980 picture "Gloria" as the title character. In 2004, she starred as old Allie in "The Notebook". In November 2015, Rowlands received an Honorary Academy Award in recognition of her unique screen performances. Early life. Rowlands was born on June 19, 1930, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was raised in Washington, D.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin and in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She left for New York City to study drama at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Personal life. Rowlands was married to director John Cassavetes from 1954 until his death in 1989. They had three children, including director Nick Cassavetes. In 2012, Rowlands married businessman Robert Forrest. In June 2024, it was revealed that Rowlands had been living with Alzheimer's disease for the past five years. She died from the disease at her home in Indian Wells, California, on August 14, 2024, at the age of 94.
Diverticulitis is a disease of the digestive system. It is caused by inflammation of pouches (diverticula) in the walls of the bowel. It usually occurs in the large intestine. Diverticula can also be in the upper digestive tract at the level of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine. Symptoms. Symptoms of diverticulitis depend on the extent of inflammation in the intestine. Diverticulitis can be very painful. The pain is usually present in the lower abdomen on the left side. People with diverticulitis can also have nausea, vomiting, difficulty or pain while passing urine and changes in bowel habits. Complications. One of the complications of diverticulitis can be the formation of an abscess in the abdominal cavity. The inflammation or infection can then reach the abdominal wall and causes peritonitis. This infection can also spread to other parts of the body such as organs near the intestine, causing sepsis, which is dangerous. In addition, a fistula may form between the intestine and other organs. Diverticulitis may also cause a blockage in the colon. Prevention. To prevent diverticulitis, it is important to be active and to have a diet rich in fibers. These include eating (fruits, vegetables, legumes and cereals). It is also possible to reduce the risks of diverticulitis in several ways: chew foods before swallowing, defecate as soon as you feel the need, eat less fats and meats, do more physical activities, eat probiotics and drink water regularly. Diagnosis. To diagnose diverticulitis, it is important to do a barium enema X-ray to see the shape of the intestine wall. Diverticula can be seen with a axial tomographie scan (CT scan). It is also possible to prescribe an abdominal radiograph to indicate if there is a perforation. After the acute phase or absence of acute diverticulitis, the doctor can prescribe a colonoscopy to look at the colon and determine the evolution of the disease. Surgery. The resection of the colon is the procedure most often used to treat severe diverticulitis. It
Show jumping is an equestrian event that uses English riding. The rider and horse must complete an obstacle course under the rules of the International Federation of Equestrian sports (FEI). The sport was born in the 18th century by fox hunters when England introduced fencing laws. Hunters were now obligated to jump fences and this became a very popular activity. In 1912, show jumping made its first appearance in the Olympic Games. Show jumping is one of the very few sports where men and women are equal in competitions. This sport requires a muscular horse with a good cardiovascular endurance. Also, it must have a quick and stable temperament for the best performance. The breeds that are the most sought for this sport are Selle Français, Anglo-Arabe, Oldenburg, Warmblood (including Holsteiner and Hanoverian), Thoroughbred and Trakehner. Rules. To win the first place, the rider and his horse must complete the course as quickly as possible without making any mistakes. A fault or mistake occurs when the horse knocks down a fence or obstacle or if it disobeys; such as refusing to jump or makes a run-out. In fact, if a fault occurs the rider receives a penalty and loses automatically four points per mistake. Also, a rider can lose some points if he exceeds the given time; a penalty is deduced at each exceeding second. Also, a rider can be eliminated because of a fall down or does not do the course correctly. The course is established in advance by the course designer. A designated judge decides whether the rider is eliminated or not and if he is, the judge decides when. The riders who complete a course without any mistake can go to the next step, which is the jump-off. It is a shorter race: again the goal is to complete the course as quickly as possible and without making any mistake. The rider who has the best time wins the competition. If mistakes are made, seconds are added to the final time and this is why only the time score determines the winners. Para-showjumping. Para-showjumping, or para-jumping, is show jumping for disabled people.
Pauline Gill is a writer from Quebec, member of . She grew up in Bas-St-Laurent and lived in Longueil for thirty-three years. She has been in Verchères since 2006. She studied sociology, pedagogy, history and letters at university. From 1996 to 2001, Pauline Gill was a linguistic reviser for the Collège Rosemont and some publishing houses. She co-founded in 1988, so she wrote some chronicles in its newspaper by the years. In 2001, she has been co-scenarist to produce a television series on her trilogy "". Pauline Gill has accomplished a lot of things in her life. Before starting only writing, she taught a lot (1959-1996) in primary schools, high schools and colleges. She taught sociology, gerontology and history of Quebec. She has also been a research assistant for the INRS (Briefly, ), sector society and culture. Since 1990, she has been writing full time. She writes history books that talk about women of the past who built Quebec. She wrote the trilogy "Docteure Irma", about the life of Irma LeVasseur, first French Canadian woman who has studied medicine. She also wrote ', which is about Victoire Du Sault, the first lady to become a shoemaker. Other works are ', ', and '. However, she not only wrote about history. She has also written for young people.
Islamic philosophy is philosophy that is practiced in countries where Islam has a strong influence on society. The product of Islamic philosophy is an Islamic society. Philosophy, as a "project of independent philosophical inquiry", began in Baghdad in the middle of the eighth century. Early Islamic philosophy refers to the time period of the 8th to the 12th century. This time is often called the Islamic Golden Age. There are two main branches of philosophy, Kalam, and Falsafa. Falsafa is a word that comes from Greek; it refers to the kind of philosophy much like it was done in Ancient Greece. Kalam literally means "speech": it uses dialectic in philosophy. One of the first "discussions" was about free will, a school called "Qadar" said there was free will, another school called the Jabarites said there was not.
The Great Highland bagpipe is a four-reed woodwind instrument from Scotland. The instrument is made of a leather or synthetic bag. The three drones are single-reed instruments and make harmonies. The chanter is a double-reed instrument used to play the melody. The instrument also has a blowpipe used to inflate the bag. Bag and blowpipe. The bag is filled with air by the player to inflate it and flow air into the drones and the chanter. The bag used to be made of leather (sheepskin or cow) but is now commonly made of synthetic material (Gore-Tex) for the ease of maintenance. The blowpipe is a simple pipe used to inflate the bag with the player’s breath.  Drones. The great highland bagpipe has three drones used for harmonies. The big one is called a “bass drone” and the two little one are called the tenors. These three drones are tuned on the same note and give the background sound that harmonizes with the chanter. The length of the drones can be adjusted to tune them. If the length is shorten, the pitch will be sharper, if it’s lengthen, the pitch will be lower.  Chanter. The chanter is a conical bored instrument with height holes in it. This instrument has been made of wood since the instrument's origin but is now made of plastic in some cases. The player opens or closes some of these holes with his fingers to give the melody.  Playing. To play the instrument, the player (called a bagpiper or a piper) will inflate the bag and will place it under his left arm when the bag is fully inflated. The piper will now keep the pressure in the instrument with his arm. When he has to stop breathing in the bag, he’ll use his elbow to press the bag and keep the pressure on. This way of playing gives the opportunity to the player to play music during a long period of time without stopping for the need of breathing. Once the instrument is inflated, the piper have to tune one of the drones to match the chanter and, after that, he'll tune drones to match them together. If the piper do this operation carefully, he will be able to have a perfectly balance instrument. Once it's done, the player can start playing his instrument.
Moral equivalence is a term used in political arguments or debate. It is an informal fallacy. The phrase describes a kind of indirect proof, but the reasoning is flawed because it distorts issues. It draws comparisons between different things to make a point that one is just as bad as the other or just as good as the other. The user of the term imagines a kind of independent position above or beyond the two contenders. The moral equivalence theory allows someone using the term to appear both objective and detached at the same time. The general form of the context for the use of the trope is  The concept of moral equivalence is not a term of philosophy; rather, it is only a logical fallacy used in arguments. History. It is usually used to suggest a moral or ethical hierarchy for two sides in a conflict -- that one is better or worse than the other. The term originates from a 1906 speech "" by William James. The term's popular use was expanded by Jeane Kirkpatrick, who was US ambassador to the United Nations when Ronald Reagan was President of the United States. In 1986, Kirkpatrick published "The Myth of Moral Equivalence" which responded to the argument that there was "no moral difference" between the Soviet Union and democratic states.
A condenser is a device used in the laboratory to cool hot gases into liquids. It is usually a long, circular glass tube. Inside the tube there is another, smaller tube. The hot gas goes through the smaller, inside tube, while in the outside one cold water goes around. Water can be put in from the tap, and goes from the bottom to exit at the top. This makes sure the tube is always full of water, so that cooling is quick. A condenser is used for example in distillation, where the hot vapour needs to be cooled down back to liquid to be collected. It is also used in reflux where it makes sure that the solvent used does not boil and go away.