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The name Britain is very old. The name comes from the ancient Romans' name for the ancient Britons (). The English language word comes from . It can mean Great Britain, the British Isles, or the British state – the United Kingdom. The Romans started using this name after learning it from the ancient Greeks in the Hellenistic period. The Greeks gave the people of Britain the name in and used as the place name . The Greek name for the people of Britain was also written as , and as . This name may itself have come from one of the Brythonic languages of ancient Britain. The Greek name is like the word for Britain in the , which comes from the . There may be a connection between the Greeks' and Romans' name and the Celtic languages. However, it may be that the word comes from one of the languages of the Mediterranean Basin. It could mean "tin". Britain's greatest export in the distant past was tin. Words in ancient Egyptian languages have similarities with the Ancient Greek and Latin names. It is also possible that the word for "tin" in these languages itself came from the name of Britain or its people. Britannia was the common Latin name for the island of Great Britain starting in the 1st century BC. Britannia replaced the name Albion as the Romans' common name for the island. After the Romans overcame the ancient Britons in war in 43 AD, Britannia could mean just the southern two thirds of the island which was under Roman control. (Caledonia, north of the River Forth in modern Scotland, was only sometimes controlled by the Roman army.) The writings of the Roman cartographer Ptolemy used the name "Great Britain" for the island in the 2nd century AD. He used the name "Megale Britannia" or "Great Britain" () to show the difference between this larger island and Ireland. For Ireland, Ptolemy used the name "Mikra Britannia" or "Little Britain" (). The word was used in the Old English language to mean Great Britain. After the time of the Anglo-Saxons, the name Britain was most used in history writing. In the early 16th century however, the name became more common in English for political reasons.
Bokermann's Tarauaca tree frog ("Dendropsophus bokermanni") is a frog that lives in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil. Scientists have seen it as high as 800 meters above sea level. This frog comes in different colors, including yellow and bronze. It has stripes and other marks on its back. The adult male frog is 20.0 to 22.7 mm long from nose to rear end and the adult female frog is 20.4 to 25.6 mm long. This frog is named after Werner Carlos Augusto Bokermann, an amphibian scientist from Brazil.
Kevin Seal (born June 22, 1957) is an American actor, voice artist, musician, improvisational comedian, and television presenter. Biography. Seal was an MTV VJ in the early 1980s, the host of the pilot of "Club MTV" (according to an MTV special) and one of the hosts of the alternative-music program "120 Minutes", which started in 1981. After leaving the program, he hosted MTV's "Headbangers Ball" from 1981 to 1982 and "" for which he won a Cable Ace Award in 1984. Since leaving MTV, he made occasional TV and movie appearances, including a starring role in the 1986 interactive cinema film "I'm Your Man". In 1999, he was the voice for both the lead character and primary antagonist in the Cartoon Network series "Sheep in the Big City". Seal was also the host for the pilot episode of the Nickelodeon game show, "Figure it Out" in 1990 before Summer Sanders took over as the series host when the show officially started a year later. After going to school for industrial design, he began designing and building furniture. Personal life. Seal lives in Seattle. He was married to director Lynn Shelton. He does voiceover work and is a stay-at-home dad to his son.
Checking In is an American television sitcom show and a spin-off to "The Jeffersons" that aired for four episodes on CBS from April 9 to April 30, 1981. The show was about the Jeffersons maid, Florence Johnston taking a new job as the leader of the housekeepers at a St. Frederick Hotel in New York City. The show follows Florence on her adventures with her other workers, Lyle Block, her annoying manager; Elena Beltran, her helper; Earl Bellamy, the house detective who cannot do his job; Hank Sabatino, the crazy handyman; Betty, the floor supervisor; Dennis, the bellboy; and Mr. Claymore, the hotel owner.  Reception. "Checking In" was first on CBS on April 9, 1981, and lasted for only four episodes in the Thursday, 8:00 p.m. EST time. The show had low ratings, and was cancelled, with the final episode airing on April 30, 1981. Gibbs then returned to her regular role on "The Jeffersons" and it was said that the St. Frederick Hotel had burned down. "Checking In" was the first "All in the Family" spin-off show that did not do good, which was different from "The Jeffersons", "Maude" and Maude spin-off "Good Times". More tries to do spin-offs after "Checking In" were also not good like ("Gloria" in the 1982-1983 season and "704 Hauser" in 1994).
"Treehouse of Horror XIV" is the first episode of "The Simpsons"s 15th season. It was first broadcast on the Fox network on November 2, 2003. It is the 14th episode of the "Treehouse of Horror" series. The episode was written by John Swartzwelder. Steven Dean Moore is the director of the episode. Jerry Lewis, Dudley Herschbach, Jennifer Garner, and Oscar De La Hoya are guest stars in the episode. The episode has three stories: "Reaper Madness", "Frinkenstein", and "Stop the World, I Want to Goof Off". In the first story, Homer Simpson becomes the Grim Reaper. In the second story, Professor Frink makes his dead father look like Frankenstein's monster. In the third story, Bart and Milhouse stop time using a watch. About 16.22 million people watched the episode when it was first broadcast. "Treehouse of Horror XIV" was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2004.
"We shall fight on the beaches" is a speech by the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom on 4 June 1940. This was the second of three major speeches given during the Battle of France. The others are the "Blood, toil, tears and sweat" speech of 13 May and the "This was their finest hour" speech of 18 June.  In this speech, Churchill had to describe a great military disaster, and warn of a possible invasion attempt by Nazi Germany, without saying that the British might not have a victory.  It is thought to be one of the best speeches made by Churchill or any other British prime minister.
Darkest Hour is a 2017 war drama movie directed by Joe Wright and written by Anthony McCarten. It is set in May 1940. It stars Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill. It is about Churchill's early days as prime minister during the Second World War. The movie also stars Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Ben Mendelsohn, Stephen Dillane, and Ronald Pickup. It began a limited release in the United States on 22 November 2017, followed by general release on 22 December, and was released on 12 January 2018 in the United Kingdom. It had strong positive reviews. Oldman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Churchill. At the 90th Academy Awards, the movie earned six nominations, including Best Picture, and won for Best Actor and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
Ronald Alfred Pickup (7 June 1940 – 24 February 2021) was an English actor. His career began in 1964. He was born in Chester, Cheshire. His best known roles were as Hontar in "The Mission" (1986), Norman Cousins in "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" (2011) and as Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in "Darkest Hour" (2017). Pickup died on 24 February 2021 from a long-illness, aged 80.
Alan Robert Murray (1954/1955 – February 24, 2021) was an American sound editor. Murray was nominated for ten Academy Awards, which he won two for Best Sound Editing for his work on "Letters from Iwo Jima" (2005) and "American Sniper" (2014).  Murray died on February 24, 2021, at age 66.
The District of Setúbal ( ) is district in south-west Portugal. The capital of the district is the city of Setúbal. Municipalities. It is composed of 13 municipalities, spread over two sub regions:
University of Ibadan is a public university in Ibadan, Nigeria. It was founded in 1948. The university owned 17 faculties and 92 departments. It got its independency in 1963.
Erineo "Ayong" Saquilayan Maliksi (March 25, 1938 – February 24, 2021) was a Filipino politician. Maliksi was a member of the Partido Magdalo. He was born in Imus, Cavite. From 2001 to 2010, he was Governor of Cavite. Maliksi was a member of the House of Representatives from 1998 to 2001 and again from 2010 to 2013. Maliksi died on February 24, 2021 in Imus at the age of 82.
The 2021 Armenian coup d'état attempt is an ongoing military coup attempt in Armenia by the Armed Forces of Armenia led by the Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces Onik Gasparyan against the Armenian Government led by prime minister Nikol Pashinyan. On 25 February 2021, Armenian Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces Onik Gasparyan said in a statement signed by 40 top officers that Pashinyan and the government calling on the government to resign.
COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access, abbreviated as COVAX, is a global program that helps give COVID-19 vaccines to people living in poor countries led by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), and others. By 15 July 2020, 165 countries – representing 60% of the human population – had joined COVAX.
David Pandian (25 September 1932 – 26 February 2021) was an Indian Communist politician. He was born in Usilampatti, Tamil Nadu. From 1989 to 1996, he was a member of the Lok Sabha. Pandian died on 26 February 2021 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu from sepsis-related problems, aged 88.
Ton Thie (28 October 1944 – 25 February 2021) was a Dutch professional footballer. He played as a goalkeeper for Excelsior, Hermes DVS, ADO Den Haag, the San Francisco Golden Gate Gales, and GC &amp; FC Olympia. He was born in The Hague, Netherlands. His career lasted from 1962 to 1979. Thie died on 25 February 2021 in Gambia, aged 76.
Muriel Marland-Militello (30 July 1943 – 25 February 2021) was a French politician. She was a member of the National Assembly of France from 2002 to 2012. Marland-Militello was born in Nice, France. Marland-Militello died on 25 February 2021 in Nice, aged 77.
is an shooter videogame release on Arcade and PlayStation 4. Released worldwide on 2015. Namco Bandai was also released Time Crisis 5: True Mastermind, and then on sale August at the same year. Including extra three bonus stage, and there are total 6 stages.
Khatia Dekanoidze (, ; born 20 January 1977) is a Georgian government official and politician.  Education and career. Shee was graduated from Tbilisi State University with a International Relations degree in 1999. She has received further training under the aegis of the Central European University and the RAND Corporation in from 1990s to 2000s. She has been working for government agencies of Georgia from 1999. She was Director of Policy Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs from May 2007 to May 2012. She was Director of National Examination Center from May 2012 to July 2012. She was appointed Minister of Education and Science, succeeding Dimitri Shashkin. She remained in this position until 25 October 2012. On 4 November 2015 She was become Chief of Ukrainian National Police. She resigned from this post on 14 November 2016. On 16 November 2016 she was officially dismissed by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. Dekanoidze complained that her powers were “not enough for dramatic changes” and that the pressure of her position by government officials and members of parliament was too great.
Peter Arthur Gotti (October 15, 1939 – February 25, 2021) was an American mobster. He was the boss of the Gambino crime family and the older brother of former Gambino boss John Gotti. Gotti was born in the Bronx, New York City. In March 2003, Gotti was convicted of extortion, money laundering and racketeering activities. In 2004, he was sentenced to nine years in jail. The next year, he was sentenced another twenty-five years.  On February 25, 2021, Gotti died at the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, North Carolina, at the age of 81.
John Gerald Geddert (December 21, 1957 – February 25, 2021) was an American gymnastics coach. He coached Olympic champion Jordyn Wieber and was a head coach for the London 2012 US Olympic Gymnastics Team. He worked with sex offender Larry Nassar. He was born in Michigan. Geddert was charged with physical, psychological and sexual abuse. One day after USA Gymnastics announced suspension of Geddert's membership pending investigation into the abuse allegations, Geddert retired from coaching. On February 25, 2021, Geddert shot himself at a rest area off Interstate 96 in Grand Ledge, Michigan, just hours after he had been charged with 24 felony crimes. He was 63 years old.
Ivy Bottini (August 15, 1926 – February 25, 2021) was an American activist. She supported women's rights and LGBT rights. She also was a visual artist. She was born in New York City. In 1966, she helped found the New York chapter of the National Organization for Women. Her memoir, "The Liberation of Ivy Bottini: A Memoir of Love and Activism", as told to Judith V. Branzburg, was published by Bedazzled Ink Publishing Company in November, 2018. Bottini died in Florida on February 25, 2021 at the age of 94.
Philippe Jaccottet (; 30 June 1925 - 24 February 2021) was a Swiss Francophone poet and translator. He was born in Moudon, Switzerland.  He translated the writings of Goethe, Hölderlin, Mann, Mandelstam, Góngora, Leopardi, Musil, Rilke, Homer and Ungaretti. In 2014, Jaccottet became the fifteenth living author to be published in the prestigious "Bibliothèque de la Pléiade".  Jaccottet died in Grignan, France, on 24 February 2021 at the age of 95.
Gary Halpin (14 February 1966 – 23 February 2021) was an Irish rugby union international player. He played as a prop for Wanderers F.C., Leinster, London Irish, Harlequins and the Irish national rugby union team. He was born in Dublin. Halpin died on 23 February 2021 in Dublin, aged 55.
Ayu Bulantrisna Djelantik (8 September 1947 – 24 February 2021) was a Dutch-born Indonesian traditional Balinese dancer. She was an ENT specialist and a lecturer at the faculty of medicine at Padjadjaran University.  Bulantrisna died on 24 February 2021 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 73.
Antonio Catricalà (7 February 1952 – 24 February 2021) was an Italian public manager, politician, professor, lawyer, and magistrate. He was born in Catanzaro, Italy. From 2011 to 2013, he was Secretary of the Council of Ministers during the Mario Monti cabinet. Catricalà died on 24 February 2021 at his Rome apartment after shooting himself, aged 69.
Johanna "Hannie" Bruinsma-Kleijwegt (14 July 1936 – 21 February 2021) was a Dutch politician. She was a member of the Labour Party.  She was a member of the municipal council of East-Dongeradiel, of the provincial council of Friesland, and a Friesland provincial executive. She was mayor of Zaanstad from 1992 until 1996. Bruinsma-Kleijwegt was born in Nij Beets and died in Drachten at the age of 84.
Heinz Hermann Thiele (2 April 1941 – 23 February 2021) was a German businessman. He was the chairman of Knorr-Bremse AG and Vossloh. At the time of his death, he was also the largest shareholder in the German carrier Lufthansa AG. With a net worth of $20.2 billion, he was the fourth richest person in Germany at the time of his death. Thiele died on 23 February 2021 in Munich at age 79.
Néstor Mario Rapanelli (April 23, 1929 – February 23, 2021) was an Argentine economist, businessman and politician. He was Minister of Economy in 1989. Rapanelli was born in Buenos Aires. A businessman, he chaired Bunge &amp; Born. Rapanelli died on February 23, 2021 in Buenos Aires, aged 91.
Wolfango Montanari (16 May 1931 – 23 February 2021) was an Italian sprinter. He was born in Terni, Italy. He won five medals at the International athletics competitions. He competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics, he has 14 caps in national team from 1951 to 1957. Montanari died on 23 February 2021 in Terni, aged 89.
Margaret Maron ("née" Brown; August 25, 1938 – February 23, 2021) was an American writer. She was known for writing many mystery novels. Maron was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was known for her "Sigrid Harald" and "Deborah Knott" series.  Maron died on February 23, 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina from problems caused by a stroke, aged 82.
Yves Martin (22 November 1929 – 23 February 2021) was a Canadian sociologist. He was the rector at the Université de Sherbrooke and was one of the founders of the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail. Martin died on 23 February 2021 at the age of 91.
Tormod Kåre Knutsen (7 January 1932 – 23 February 2021) was a Norwegian Nordic combined skier. He won the Nordic combined event at the 1964 Winter Olympics, and came second at the 1960 Winter Olympics. He won four national championships, and in 1960. Knutsen was born in Eidsvoll, Norway.  Knutsen died in Eidsvoll on 23 February 2021, aged 89.
Othman Kechrid () (26 June 1920 – 23 February 2021) was a Tunisian politician. He was born in Kairouan, French Tunisia. From 1979 until 1980, he was the Minister of the Interior. Kechrid died on 23 February 2021 in Tunis, aged 100.
Abdul Qadir Djaelani (20 October 1938 – 23 February 2021) was an Indonesian Islamic preacher, writer, activist, and politician. He was a Member of Parliament from 2000 until 2004. He was a member of the Crescent Star Party. Djaelani died on 23 February 2021 in Jakarta, aged 82.
Jos Waals (21 October 1943 – 22 February 2021) was a Dutch politician. He was member of the Christian Democratic Appeal. He was mayor of Nootdorp from 1980 until 1991 and of Venray from 1991 until 2010. He was born in Dreumel, Netherlands. Waals died on 22 February 2021 in Venray, aged 77.
Thomas Vinciguerra (October 8, 1963 – February 22, 2021) was an American journalist, editor, and author. He was a founding editor of "The Week" magazine. He published about popular culture in the "New York Times", as well as in "The Wall Street Journal", "The New Yorker" and "GQ". Vinciguerra died on February 22, 2021 in Garden City, New York at the age of 57.
Garden City is an incorporated village in Nassau County, New York, United States, in the town of Hempstead. As of the 2020 census, Garden City had 23,272 people living there.
Lamberto Leonardi (8 August 1939 – 22 February 2021) was an Italian professional footballer and coach. He was born in Rome. He played as a midfielder. Leonardi's playing career lasted from 1958 until 1973. He later managed football clubs from 1974 until 2001. He played for Varese Calcio S.S.D. eighty-six times between 1966 until 1969. He also managed A.S.G. Nocerina. Leonardi died on 22 February 2021 in Latina, Italy at the age of 81.
Jerzy Dietl (28 April 1927 – 23 February 2021) was a Polish economist and politician. He was a Senator from 1989 until 1991. He was a member of the Civic Parliamentary Club. Dietl was born in Inowrocław, Poland. Dietl died on 23 February 2021 in Warsaw, aged 93.
Stanley Wilson Williams (September 14, 1936 – February 20, 2021) was an American baseball pitcher. He played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox between 1958 and 1972.  Williams died on February 20, 2021, at his home in Laughlin, Nevada from heart and respiratory failure, aged 84.
Douglas Turner Ward (May 5, 1930February 20, 2021) was an American playwright, actor, director, and theatrical producer. He was known for being the founder of the Negro Ensemble Company (NEC). He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in 1974 for his role in "The River Niger", which he also directed. Ward died on February 20, 2021 in New York City, aged 90.
Abu Taher Mohammad Shamsuzzaman (known as ATM Shamsuzzaman; 10 September 1941 – 20 February 2021) was a Bangladeshi actor, director, screenwriter and playwright. He was known for his roles in "Madam Fuli" (1999), " Churiwala" (2001), "Mon Bosena Porar Table E" (2009) and "Chorabali" (2012). Shamsuzzaman was born in Noakhali District, Bengal Presidency.  Shamsuzzaman died at his home in Dhaka on 20 February 2021 at the age of 79.
Christopher Craft (17 November 1939 – 20 February 2021) was a British racing driver who competed in many different forms of motor sport. Craft was born in Porthleven, Cornwall. He began his career in 1962, with a Ford Anglia and became known as a leading saloon car racer. He moved to sports cars from 1968, with a Chevron and then joined forces with Alain de Cadenet to drive his Porsche 908 and McLaren M8C. Craft died on 20 February 2021, aged 81.
Henri Courtine (11 May 1930 – 20 February 2021) was a French judoka. He was born in Paris. He won a bronze medal at the 1956 World Judo Championships. He won a gold medal at the 1962 European Judo Championships. Courtine died on 20 February 2021 in Paris, aged 90.
Gerald Cardinale (February 27, 1934 – February 20, 2021) was an American Republican Party politician. He was a member of the New Jersey State Senate from 1982 until his death in 2021. Before, he was in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1980 until 1982. Cardinale was born in New York City. Cardinale died on February 20, 2021 at a hospital in Westwood, New Jersey at the age of 86.
I Gede Ardhika (15 February 1945 – 19 February 2021) was an Indonesian politician. He was the Minister for Culture and Tourism in Indonesia from 2000 to 2004 during the cabinets of Abdurahman Wahid and Megawati Soekarnoputri. Ardhika was born in West Java, Indonesia. Ardhika died four days after his 76th birthday on 19 February 2021 in Jakarta.
Steven Angelo White (September 18, 1928 – February 1, 2021) was an American four-star admiral who served in the United States Navy from 1948 until 1985. He was the 19th and last Chief of Naval Material. White died on February 1, 2021 in Charlottesville, Virginia at the age of 92.
Jean-François Voguet (8 August 1949 – 2 February 2021) was a French politician. He was a member of the Senate of France, representing the Val-de-Marne department. He was a member of the Communist, Republican, and Citizen Group.  Voguet died from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in France on 2 February 2021, aged 71.
Norbert Eimer (19 March 1940 – 3 February 2021) was a German politician. He was a member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP). Eimer was a member of the Bundestag from 1976 to 1994. Eimer was born in Trautenau, Germany. Eimer died on 3 February 2021 in Berlin at the age of 80.
Jessie Smith (1941 – February 4, 2021) was an American R&amp;B singer. She began her career singing with musician Benny Sharp, recording as Little Miss Jessie.  Smith was best known as one of the original Ikettes in the Ike &amp; Tina Turner Revue. She later sang backing vocals for many artists, including Dr. John, Paul Williams, Al Kooper, José Feliciano, and Leon Ware. Smith died on February 4, 2021.
Rajie Cook (July 6, 1930 – February 6, 2021), also known as Roger Cook, was an American graphic designer, artist, Palestinian peace activist, humanitarian and photographer. Cook was born in Newark, New Jersey. He was president of Cook and Shanosky Associates, a graphic design firm he founded in 1967. His graphic design and photography have been used by IBM, Container Corporation of America, Montgomery Ward, Bristol Myers Squibb, Black &amp; Decker, Volvo, Subaru, AT&amp;T, New York Times, Bell Atlantic, BASF and Lenox. Cook died in Newtown, Pennsylvania on February 6, 2021 at the age of 90.
Mirebeau is a commune. It is found in the region Nouvelle-Aquitaine in the Vienne department in the west of France. Transport. Road. The D7, D7A, D15, D24, D72, D342 and D725 roads pass through the commune.