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In glaciology, an ice sheet (Danish: «Indlandsis», meaning «inland ice»), usually called continental glacier and sometimes ice shell or ice layer, is a large mass of glacier ice with an average thickness of over 2 km that covers a large continental area in the polar regions of the Earth. They're located at extreme latitudes with a conventional area of more than . In other geologic time spans, there was a major number and they were covering an larger area, but currently they only cover Antarctica and Greenland. This concept might not be confused with the sea ice (the floating layer of ice of variant extension that forms in the polar seas), neither the ice shelf (barrier of ice of glacier origin that spans from the coast to the inner of the ocean) nor the polar cap. Ice sheets are larger than ice shelves or alpine glaciers. Masses of ice covering less than 50,000 km2 are called an ice cap. An ice cap will usually feed a series of glaciers around its periphery. Although the surface is cold, the base of an ice sheet is generally warmer due to geothermal heat. In some places, melting occurs and the melt-water lubricates the ice sheet so that it flows it rapidly. This process produces fast flowing channels inside the ice sheet: these are ice streams. The two current ice sheets are relatively young in geological terms. The Antarctic ice sheet first formed in the early Oligocene. It retreated and advanced many times until the Pliocene, when it came to occupy almost all of Antarctica. The Greenland ice sheet did not develop at all until the late Pliocene, but apparently developed very quickly. This had the unusual effect of allowing fossils of plants that once grew on present-day Greenland to be much better preserved than with the slowly forming Antarctic ice sheet. Earth's current two ice sheets. Antarctic ice sheet. The Antarctic ice sheet is the largest single mass of ice on Earth. It covers an area of almost 14 million km2 and contains 30 million km3 of ice. Around 90% of the fresh water on the Earth's surface is held in this ice sheet. If all of it were to melt
John Davis (born in 1784 in Surrey) was an American ship captain from New Haven, Connecticut. He is thought to have been the first to land on Antarctica. He is one of four explorers who share this claim. In February 1821 he may have landed a boat at Hughes Bay. The Davis Strait which separates Baffin Bay from the Labrador Sea was named by William Baffin in 1916. He probably named it after John Davis.  On March 20, 1820, Davis left New Haven, Connecticut for a trip to the Pacific Ocean. He had received news of the discovery of the South Shetland Islands while he was anchored at the Falkland Islands. Learning there were large numbers of seals there, he and another ship captain sailed their vessels to Greenwich Island. But it was too late in the season and other were there before them. So Davis took his ship, named "Cecilia", in search of seals further south. Finding many seals at Low Island he continued southwards. He probably came upon Hughes Bay on the Antarctic Peninsula. His ship's log records he found "a large body of land." He sent a boat to shore to look for seals but found none. He also wrote "I think this southern land to be a continent". He also wrote in the log the latitude was 64°01'S (sixty-four degrees, one minute, south). Davis continued his journey back to Greenwich Island arriving there on 10 February, 1821. He wintered at the Falkland Islands and returned to seal hunting the following season. It remains impossible, however, to prove he was the first to reach Antarctica.
The Superman suit is the costume of the fictional comic-book character Superman, a superhero appearing in DC Comics created by Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. The suit is primarily blue in color with a red cape. The chest features the distinct "S" symbol, which is typically yellow and outlined in red. The blue and red color scheme has become synonymous with the character. While the comics do not usually explain the material of the suit in detail, it is often depicted as being durable and resistant to various forms of damage due to Superman's powers. In some adaptations, it is suggested that the suit is made from a special Kryptonian fabric. The red cape is one of Superman's most recognizable features. It trails behind him when he flies and adds a dramatic flair to his character. The suit includes a yellow belt and red boots, which complement the overall look. In earlier depictions, the boots were sometimes depicted as being more similar to traditional superhero attire. The "S" symbol on Superman's chest has become an emblem of hope and strength. In various storylines, it has been interpreted as standing for "hope" in Kryptonian culture. Over the years, there have been numerous variations of Superman's suit, reflecting different artistic styles and interpretations. Some adaptations have included armor-like features or alternate color schemes, while others may focus on more modern and tactical designs. Superman's costume has evolved through the decades, but its core elements have remained a significant part of his identity as a character and cultural icon.
Robert Francis "Bob" McDonnell (born June 15, 1954) is an American politician. He was the 71st Governor of Virginia from 2010 to 2014. He was on the executive committee of the Republican Governors Association. He succeeded Rick Perry of Texas. McDonnell was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1993 to 2006. McDonnell was the Attorney General of Virginia from 2006 to 2009. Personal life. McDonnell was born on June 15, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied at Notre Dame University, at Boston University, and at Regent University. McDonnell is married to Maureen Gardner. They have five children. Corruption charges. On January 21, 2014, McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, were accused on federal corruption charges. They were convicted of most charges by a federal jury on September 4, 2014. McDonnell is the first Virginia governor to be indicted – and the first Virginia governor to be convicted of a felony. McDonnell was sentenced on January 6, 2015 to two years in prison, followed by two years of supervised release.
The Governor of Virginia is the chief executive of the state of Virginia for a four-year term. Glenn Youngkin is the current governor since 2022. The governor lives in the Executive Mansion of Virginia.  The most recent election took place on November 2, 2021. Living former Governors of Virginia. , there are nine former Governors of Virginia currently living, the oldest being Chuck Robb.
Sigmund Esco "Jackie" Jackson (born May 4, 1952) is an American singer.  He was born at St. Catherine's Hospital in East Chicago, Indiana. He is the second child of Katherine and Joe Jackson. He was a member of The Jackson 5. The band has sold 150 million records around the world. They had four number one singles in the United States. The group released their first album "Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5" in 1969. The group released nine more studio albums on Motown. In 1976 they left the label. They were signed to Epic Records. The Jackson 5's name changed to The Jacksons. They released six albums. He released two solo albums, "Jackie Jackson "(1973) and "Be the One "(1989). He lives in Las Vegas. He runs two record companies, Jesco Records and Futurist Entertainment there.  Personal life. He has two children with his first wife Enid Adren Spann. She divorced him after catching him cheating with Paula Abdul. In 2001 Jackson married his second wife Victoria Triggs.
Toriano Adaryll "Tito" Jackson (October 15, 1953 – September 15, 2024) was an American singer and guitarist. He was the third child of Joe and Katherine Jackson. He was a member of the pop band The Jackson 5, who reformed in 2012.  With The Jacksons he had four US number one singles. He recorded five songs for a solo album but it was never released. But in 2011 he released a single, "We Made It". He was in the 2009 TV series "" with his brothers Jermaine, Jackie, Marlon and Michael. Personal life. Jackson was born at St Mary’s Mercy Hospital in Gary, Indiana. His father Joe Jackson bought him a guitar when he was 8 years old.  He had three sons, Taryll, TJ, and Taj. They make up the pop band 3T.  Career. His father made Tito and his brothers Jackie and Jermaine into a group called The Jackson Brothers. Later Marlon and Michael joined. The group's name was changed to The Jackson 5. They were signed to Steeltown Records. The label released the group's first single "Big Boy". They were signed to Motown Records in 1968. Their first single on the label, "I Want You Back", reached number one in the United States. The band went on to sell 150 million records. Death. On September 15, 2024, Jackson died of a heart attack in Gallup, New Mexico while driving to Oklahoma, one month before his 71st birthday.
Evapotranspiration is the movement of water from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere by evaporation and transpiration.  Evaporation is the movement of water to the air from the ground or bodies of water (such as lakes). Transpiration is a process that happens in plants, in which water is lost through stomata in the leaves and becomes vapour in the air. Together, these form an important process in the water cycle.
Defend Your Castle is a series of video games made by XGen Studios. In the games, players have to kill enemies heading towards the player's castle before it is destroyed. There are different ways that the player can do so, such as by picking up enemies or by attacking them with weapons. Weapons can be bought with points that the player gets in levels. Players can also use points to repair their castle or put walls around it. The game was originally a Macromedia Flash-based browser game. Versions of the game were later released for the WiiWare service on Nintendo's Wii console and for iOS.
Central Development Region ( - Madyamānchal Bikās Kshetra) was one of Nepal's five development regions. It was in the east-central part of the country. Its headquarters were at Hetauda. Geography. The Central Development Region had the Eastern Development Region to the east, the India to the south, the Western Development Region to the west and the People's Republic of China to the north. The region was the fourth largest Development Region of Nepal. Its area was . It was first in population. There were 9,656,985 people living there in 2011. Its population density was the highest of all regions with 352.3 persons/km2. Part of this region was in the Kathmandu Valley with an area of . It was long from east to west, and long from north to south. The most important river in the Central Development Region was the Bagmati, tributary of the Kosi river. It flows through the Kathmandu Valley. It is part of the Ganges watershed. The Bagmati is considered a holy river by Hindus and Buddhists. Other rivers of this region were Kamala, Lakhandei and Bisnumati. These three small rivers are tributaries of the Bagmati. Cities. The major cities of this region were Kathmandu, Patan, Bharatpur, Bhaktapur, Bhairawa, Lalitpur, Nagarkot and Janakpur. Other notable places were Khokana, Hetauda, Harisiddhi, Godavari, etc. Administrative subdivisions. The region had 3 zones with a total of 19 districts:
The Narrative is an American indie rock band formed in 2006 in Long Island, New York . At first there were 3 members, Suzie Zeldin, Jesse Gabriel and Charilie Seich. Now there are 2 members, Suzie Zeldin (vocals and keys) and Jesse Gabriel (vocal and guitar). They are related to Lydia and Dashboard Confessional. They have released one studio album: "The Narrative" and 4 EPs: "Just Say Yes", "Nothing Without You", "Kickstarter" and "B-Sides and Seasides". Biography. The band was formed in 2006 in Long Island, after Suzie Zeldin answer the announce of Jesse Gabriel on Craigslist, looking for musicians. Jesse and Suzie studied at the same school in Bellmore, but never met.
Bambi Meets Godzilla is a two-minute short cartoon which is known as Godzilla Meets Bambi who is created by Marv Newland in 1969. It features the characters Bambi and Godzilla. It is ranked as #38 in the book "The 50 Greatest Cartoons", written in 1994. Two sequels were later made that were not created by Newland: "Son of Bambi Meets Godzilla" and "Bambi's Revenge". Plot. In the opening credits, Bambi is seen grazing while "Call to the Dairy Cows" from Gioachino Rossini's opera "William Tell" (1829) plays in the background. After the credits, Bambi looks up to see Godzilla's foot coming down on him, crushing him (set to "A Day in the Life" by The Beatles). After this, the closing credits play over an image of Godzilla's foot.
Western Development Region ( - Pashchimānchal Bikās Kshetra) was one of Nepal's five development regions. It was in the west-central part of the country. Its headquarters were at Pokhara. Geography. The Western Development Region had the Central Development Region to the east, the India to the south, the Mid-Western Development Region to the west and the People's Republic of China to the north. The region was the second largest Development Region of Nepal. Its area was . It was the third in population with 4,926,765 people living there in 2011. Its population density is of 167.6 persons/km2. Some of the highest mountains of the world were found in this region, in the Himalayas of the Dhawalagiri and Gandaki zones. Among them are Dhaulagiri (), Manaslu () and Annapurna (). The most important river in the Western Development Region is the Gandaki, left tributary of the Ganges river. Cities. Some cities of this region were Pokhara, Baglung, Butwall, Sandhikharka, Tansen, Tilaurakot, etc. Administrative subdivisions. The region had 3 zones with a total of 16 districts:
Star Fox 2 is a video game that was developed by Nintendo and Argonaut Software. It was completed in 1995 but was not released until 2017 on the Super NES Classic Edition. The game was originally going to be released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). It was going to be the second game in the "Star Fox" series and the sequel to "Star Fox". It was going to be released in the summer of 1995. The game was cancelled because the Nintendo 64 was going to be released the following year. After it was cancelled, unfinished versions of the game was found and put on the internet. In 2017, the game was finally released for the Super NES Classic Edition.  Gameplay. The gameplay of "Star Fox" is very different from the first "Star Fox" game. Instead of going on a path with the same missions each time, the player moves freely on a map screen of the Lylat system. When the player's ships hit an enemy, the screen switches to an action screen with gameplay like the first "Star Fox" game. Once the player completes what they have to do, they are taken back to the map screen to go to another area. The player's goal is to destroy all of the enemies on the map while defending Corneria (seen in the lower left corner of the map). The player has to stop Corneria's damage level from reaching 100% from enemy attacks.
James Dean Waite (born April 15, 1969 in Sherbrooke, Quebec) is a Canadian retired ice hockey goaltender. He was drafted with the 8th overall pick in the 1987 NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks. In 1989, he played for the Indianapolis Ice and they won the Turner Cup. He played in the NHL for 11 years with the Chicago Blackhawks, San Jose Sharks and Phoenix Coyotes. He has also played in the DEL for the Essen Mosquitoes, Iserlohn Roosters, ERC Ingolstadt and Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers.
Michael David "Worm" Veisor, Sr. (born August 25, 1952) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. Career. He was drafted with the 45th overall pick in the 1972 NHL draft by the Chicago Black Hawks. He played 62 games during his 6 six years with the Black Hawks and then played for the Hartford Whalers. He played 3 seasons with the Whalers and went on to play for the Winnipeg Jets. His time with the Jets was shorts and he only played 8 games with them. He then returned to the Whalers and played 4 games for them before retiring in 1984. Personal life. Veisor is Jewish. He said that he wanted to be the first Jewish goalie in NHL history but he was preceded by Ross Brooks. His son, Michael David Veisor, Jr., was drafted in the 12th round of the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues but he never played in the NHL. He is currently the rink manager of Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut.
Star Fox Command is a video game for the Nintendo DS game console. It is the fifth game in the "Star Fox" series. It was developed by Q-Games and published by Nintendo EAD Group No. 2. It was released in Europe on July 19, 2006, in Japan on August 3, 2006, in North America on August 28, 2006, and in Australia on September 21, 2006. It is the first "Star Fox" game to be released on a handheld video game console. It is also the first "Star Fox" game to have online play with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Gameplay. The game features two types of gameplay: a map mode, and a battle mode. In the map mode, the player takes control of several ships. The player can control up to four ships at a time. The player's goal is to stop enemy ships from reaching the "Great Fox". When the player meets an enemy or missile, the gameplay switches to the battle mode. Battle mode has gameplay that is similar to past "Star Fox" games. The player can move freely around the level, like some bosses and levels in "Star Fox 64". The player has to destroy a base ship, defeat all of the enemies, or collect a number of cores. Once the player completes what they have to do, the game goes back to the map screen. As the player plays further in the game, they will be able to take different routes when they complete some levels. Each route has different planets that the player can visit depending on what route they choose. Multiplayer. Multiplayer can be played with up to six players in DS Download Play, and with up to three players in Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection play. The goal is to destroy the ships of the other players and collect stars that they leave behind. Players can collect stars from opponents that were not killed by the player. Nintendo Wi-Fi play ranks a player from Z to A, with Z being the lowest and A being the highest. Every time a player wins a match, they get an amount of percent. When the player reaches 100%, they move to the next letter.
Matthew Joseph Underhill (born September 16, 1979 in Campbell River, British Columbia) is a Canadian retired ice hockey goaltender. Career. Before playing hockey professionally, Underhill played in college for Cornell University for 4 years. He was drafted with the 170th overall pick in the 1999 NHL draft by the Calgary Flames. Even though he was drafted by the Flames, he did not play a game for them. The only game the Underhill played in the NHL was during the 2003–04 NHL season for the Chicago Blackhawks. He spent most of his playing career in the AHL and ECHL. He won the ECAC’s Ken Dryden Award in 2002. He played 18 games in the AHL for the Providence Bruins, Manchester Monarchs, Norfolk Admirals and St. John's Maple Leafs. In the ECHL, he played 4 seasons with the Pee Dee Pride, Florence Pride, Mississippi Sea Wolves and Alaska Aces. He retired in 2006 after his season with the Aces. He was inducted into the Cornell Athletic Hall of Fame on November 3rd, 2012.
Joseph Régis Jocelyn Thibault (born January 12, 1975) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. Career. Before playing in the NHL, Thibault played 2 seasons with both the Trois-Rivières Draveurs and Sherbrooke Faucons of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He was drafted with the 10th overall pick in the 1993 NHL draft by the Quebec Nordiques. He played two seasons with the Nordiques and then one season with the Colorado Avalanche when the Nordiques moved to Colorado. In 1995, he was traded to the Montreal Canadiens with Martin Ručínský, and Andrei Kovalenko in exchange for Patrick Roy and Mike Keane. The trade was known as known in French as 'Le Trade' which was in reference to 1988's 'The Trade' of Wayne Gretzky. He played 4 seasons with the Canadiens and was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks on November 16, 1998. He played with the Blackhawks for 5 seasons and then was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a fourth-round selection in 2006 draft on August 10, 2005. He injured his hip and lost twelve of thirteen starts. He was replaced as the starter by Marc-André Fleury in late November and was then put on waivers. The Buffalo Sabres signed Thibault as an unrestricted free agent on July 5, 2007 and he played as the backup to Ryan Miller for one season. He was not re-signed afted the season and retired from professional hockey in 2008. He was the winning goaltender of the last game at the Montreal Forum, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Capital Centre. Personal life. He is married and has three daughters Noemie, Zoe and Annabel who all play hockey. Thibault and his family live in Sherbrooke, Quebec. He helped bring an expansion team in the QMJHL to Sherbrooke. The Sherbrooke Phoenix started playing during the 2012–13 season.
Robert Wayne "Robbie" Tallas (born March 20, 1973 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian retired ice hockey goaltender. Career. Before he played in the NHL, he played 2 seasons in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Seattle Thunderbirds. He played a total of 99 games in the NHL with the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks. He retired from professional hockey in 2005. In August 2009, he was hired as the goaltending consultant for the Florida Panthers. He came out of retirement for one game during the 2012-2013 NHL season as a back up goalie for the Florida Panthers.
Douglas Leonard Stevenson (April 6, 1924 – November 9, 1975) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. Stevenson played eight games in the NHL; 4 games with the New York Rangers and 4 games with the Chicago Blackhawks. Stevenson played most of his hockey career in the Pacific Coast Hockey League with the Tacoma Rockets. He died on November 9, 1975 in Massachusetts.
Christian Soucy (born September 14, 1970 in Gatineau, Quebec) is a Canadian retired ice hockey goaltender. Career. Before he played in the NHL, he played 2 years at the University of Vermont where he is ranked as the third all-time in save percentage (.908) and fifth all-time in goals against average (2.99). He only appeared in three minutes of one NHL game with the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1993–94 NHL season. During that time, he did not face a shot and in doing this he was rendered as the NHL's comparable version to Major League Baseball's legendary Moonlight Graham. He played most of his 10-year career in various minor leagues, which includes the International Hockey League, American Hockey League, East Coast Hockey League, and Central Hockey League as well as others.