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1986 Goodwill Games <=SEP=> The 1986 Goodwill Games was the inaugural edition of the international multi-sport event created by Ted Turner, which was held from 5 – 20 July 1986. The main stadium was the Central Lenin Stadium in Moscow, Soviet Union. The Games were a response to the Olympic boycotts of the period, which saw the United States refuse to attend the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, and the Soviet Union refusing to attend the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

1990 Goodwill Games <=SEP=> The 1990 Goodwill Games was the second edition of the international multi-sport event created by Ted Turner, which was held between July 20 and August 5, 1990. Following an inaugural edition in Moscow, the second games took place in Seattle, United States, highlighting the competition's role in fostering good Soviet–U.S. relations. The games was opened at the Husky Stadium with a speech by former U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

1994 Goodwill Games <=SEP=> The 1994 Goodwill Games was the third edition of the multi-sport event, created by Ted Turner, which was held in Saint Petersburg, Russia between July 23 and August 7, 1994. The event – designed to improve Soviet Union – United States relations over the Cold War period – was originally awarded to Leningrad, but the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991 saw the city return to its former name within a new Russia.

1998 Goodwill Games <=SEP=> The 1998 Goodwill Games was the fourth edition of the international sports competition the Goodwill Games, which were created by Ted Turner in reaction to the political troubles surrounding the Olympic Games of the 1980s. The competition was held in and around New York City in the United States from July 19 to August 2, 1998.

2001 Goodwill Games <=SEP=> The 2001 Goodwill Games was the fifth and final edition of the international multi-sport event. The competition was held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia from 29 August to 9 September 2001. A total around 1300 athletes took part in 14 sporting competitions.The opening ceremony was held at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre at Boondall and featured The Corrs and Keith Urban.

Alfred Goodwill <=SEP=> Alfred Goodwill, known as Captain Goodwill (November 7, 1830 – November 27, 1905), was a native of London, England, who was a pioneer in the settlement of Claiborne and Webster parishes in northwestern Louisiana, USA. In 1880, he established the largest general store in the state of Louisiana in Minden, the seat of government of Webster Parish.He was the maternal great-grandfather of former Louisiana Governor Murphy J. "Mike" Foster, Jr.

Alpha Sigma Tau <=SEP=> Alpha Sigma Tau (ΑΣΤ) is a national Panhellenic sorority founded on November 4, 1899 at Michigan State Normal College (now Eastern Michigan University). It is the third-oldest educational sorority, and has more than 90 active chapters and colonies nationwide.

Apollo 11 goodwill messages <=SEP=> The Apollo 11 goodwill messages are statements from leaders of 73 countries around the world on a disc about the size of a 50-cent piece made of silicon that was left on the Moon by the Apollo 11 astronauts.The disc also carried names of the leadership of the Congress, the four committees of the House and Senate responsible for legislation related to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and NASA's top management, including past Administrators and Deputy Administrators.At the top of the disc is the inscription: "Goodwill messages from around the world brought to the Moon by the astronauts of Apollo 11." Around the rim is the statement: "From Planet Earth -- July 1969". @en <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_11_goodwill_messages?oldid=653725195> .
<http://dbpedia.org/resource/Jaume_Serra_i_Cau> <http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#comment> This article is not about Giacomo Serra, Cardinal and legate (1570-1623)Jaume Serra i Cau (Valencian pronunciation: [ˈdʒawme ˈsɛra j ˈkaw], Spanish: Jaime Serra y Cau) (died 1517) was a Spanish Valencian cardinal, from the city of Valencia. He was tutor to the young Giovanni Borgia, and a close associate of his father Pope Alexander VI.He was archbishop of Oristano in 1492, and was created Cardinal in 1500. He was bishop of Linköping in 1501, bishop of Elne in 1506.

Athletics at the 1986 Goodwill Games <=SEP=> At the 1986 Goodwill Games, the athletics competition was held in July 1986 at the Olympic Stadium in Moscow, Soviet Union. A total of 42 events were contested, of which 23 by male and 19 by female athletes. Keeping in line with the tone of the competition, the United States and Soviet Union were the major protagonists in the athletics events.

Athletics at the 1990 Goodwill Games <=SEP=> At the 1990 Goodwill Games, the athletics events were held in Seattle, Washington, United States between July and August 1990. A total of 43 events were contested, of which 23 by male and 20 by female athletes. Athletes from the United States and the Soviet Union dominated the competition as they had done in the inaugural edition, with United States coming out on top this time with 54 medal won, 20 of them gold. The Soviet Union was a clear second place with 14 golds and 43 medals in total.

Athletics at the 1994 Goodwill Games <=SEP=> At the 1994 Goodwill Games, the athletics events were held in July at the Petrovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg, Russia. A total of 44 events were contested, of which 22 were by male and 22 by female athletes. The marathon event was dropped for the 1994 edition and racewalking events took place on the track, making the entire athletics programme a track and field-only affair.

Athletics at the Goodwill Games <=SEP=> Athletics was one of the sports at the quadrennial Goodwill Games competition. Athletics competitions were held at every one of the five Goodwill Games. The final athletics events were held at the Games in 2001 as the 2005 edition of the Games were cancelled.

Brian Diemer <=SEP=> Brian Lee Diemer (born 10 October 1961 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is a former American track and field athlete, who mainly competed in the 3000 metre steeplechase during his career. He was high school state champion in the mile while running at South Christian High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1983 after winning the NCAA Indoor Track and Field 2 mile championship, held in nearby Detroit.

Bruce Caswell <=SEP=> Bruce Caswell (born October 20, 1949) is a Republican from the U.S. state of Michigan, formerly serving as a member of the Michigan Senate from the 16th district, to which he was elected in 2010. He also served in the Michigan State House of Representatives from 2003 to 2011, representing the 58th Michigan House district.

Captatio benevolentiae <=SEP=> Captatio benevolentiae (Latin for "winning of goodwill") is a rhetorical technique aimed to capture the goodwill of the audience at the beginning of a speech or appeal. It was practiced by Roman orators, with Cicero considering it one of the pillars of oratory.During the Middle Ages it was used in court cases to gain the judge's favor, with lavish praise of the judge's wisdom considered most effective by Guillaume Durand.

Carl Brown (athlete) <=SEP=> Carl Brown (born February 11, 1970) is an American discus thrower and a one-time US national champion (2003) in the men's discus event.   Brown was born in Albion, Michigan.

Davis Tarwater <=SEP=> Davis Edward Tarwater (born March 24, 1984) is an American swimmer and Olympic gold medalist.  He grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee and began competitive swimming at age seven.  During high school, he set three state swimming records and led Webb School of Knoxville to the state title.  In 2002, he was named High School Swimmer of the Year.Tarwater attended the University of Michigan, where he shifted his focus from the freestyle to the butterfly.

Doug Smith (basketball) <=SEP=> Douglas "Doug" Smith (born September 17, 1969) is a retired American basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1st round (6th overall) of the 1991 NBA Draft.

FAO Goodwill Ambassador <=SEP=> The FAO Goodwill Ambassadors Programme was initiated in 1999. The main purpose of the programme is to increase public awareness and to disseminate information on issues related to food security, hunger and poverty in the world.

Fred Goodwill <=SEP=> Fred Goodwill (born 1874) was a British missionary stationed in Bangalore, British India between 1899 and 1924, serving as the Superintendent of the Wesleyan Tamil Mission, Bangalore and Kolar Gold Fields. He is acknowledged for working for the cause of education of native women in the Bangalore Cantonment. The Goodwills Girls School[1] located in Fraser Town, Bangalore Cantonment is named after him.

GoodWill & MGI <=SEP=> GoodWill & MGI are an American/Finnish production and songwriting duo consisting of William "GoodWill" Rappaport and Henri "MGI" Lanz.  Formed in 2006, GoodWill & MGI have since been producing and writing with numerous major label artists and writers in the US, Europe, and Asia, including Pitbull, Akon, Justin Bieber, Inna, Kylie Minogue, Super Junior, EXO, 50 Cent, and Twista.

Goodwill's Girls School, Bangalore <=SEP=> Goodwill's Girls School is located at Promenade Road, Fraser Town, Bangalore Cantonment. Formerly known as the Wesleyan Tamil School, the school was renamed after Rev. Fred Goodwill, a British Missionary and Tamil scholar, who served as the manager of the school, in his capacity as Superintendent of the Wesleyan Tamil Mission, Bangalore and Kolar Gold Fields.

Goodwill, Maryland <=SEP=> Goodwill is a small unincorporated community 5 miles (8 km) east of Pocomoke City in Worcester County, Maryland, located at 38°4′14″N 75°29′29″W.Originally called Davis Crossroads, or simply Crossroads, Goodwill grew at the crossing of the roads leading from Mattapony Landing on the Pocomoke River down into Virginia, and from Stevens Landing (now Pocomoke City) to Sandy Hill (later Stockton).

Goodwill, South Dakota <=SEP=> Goodwill is a census designated place in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. As of a 2011 estimate the population was 513.

Goodwill, West Virginia <=SEP=> Goodwill is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. Goodwill is 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Montcalm.

Goodwill (accounting) <=SEP=> Goodwill in accounting is an intangible asset that arises when a buyer acquires an existing business, but pays more than the fair market value of the net assets (total assets - total liabilities).  The goodwill amounts to the excess of the "purchase consideration" (the money paid to purchase the asset or business) over the total value of the assets and liabilities. It is classified as an intangible asset on the balance sheet, since it can neither be seen nor touched.

Goodwill Ambassador <=SEP=> Goodwill Ambassador is a collective term sometimes used as a substitute honorific title or a title of honor for an Ambassador of Goodwill; but, most appropriately for a generic recognition, it is a job position or description that is usually indicated following the name of the individual recognized in the position.

Goodwill Bridge <=SEP=> The Goodwill Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist bridge which spans the Brisbane River in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The bridge connects the South Bank Parklands in South Brisbane to Gardens Point in the Brisbane CBD.The Goodwill Bridge was opened on 21 October 2001 and takes its name from the Goodwill Games, which were held in Brisbane that year.  The bridge does not carry any motorised traffic — it is shared by pedestrians, cyclists and inline skaters.

Goodwill City <=SEP=> "Goodwill City" is a 1989 single by Scottish alternative rock group Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie. It was their final single release for EMI's Capitol Records, and released as a double A-side with a cover version of Iggy & The Stooges' "I'm Sick of You".

Goodwill Games <=SEP=> The Goodwill Games, also known as Ted Turner's Games, was an international sports competition created by Ted Turner in reaction to the political troubles surrounding the Olympic Games of the 1980s.

Goodwill Industries <=SEP=> Goodwill Industries International Inc. is an American nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs for people who have disabilities. In addition, Goodwill Industries may hire veterans, individuals that lack education or job experience, or face employment challenges. Goodwill is funded by a massive network of retail thrift stores which operate as nonprofits as well.

Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu <=SEP=> Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu (born 27 July 1948 at Nongoma) is the reigning King of the Zulu nation under the Traditional Leadership clause of South Africa's republican constitution. He became king on the death of his father, King Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon, in 1968. Prince Israel Mcwayizeni kaSolomon acted as the regent from 1968 to 1971 while the King took refuge in St. Helena for three years to avoid assassination.

Goodwill tour <=SEP=> A goodwill tour is a term used to indicate a tour by someone or something famous to a series of places, with the purpose of (1) expressing benevolent interest or concern for a group of people or a region, (2) improving or maintaining a relationship between parties, and (3) exhibiting the item or person to places visited.Goodwill tours are meant to be friendly; however, in some cases, they may be intimidating to the people or the government at the place visited.

Indianapolis Metropolitan High School <=SEP=> Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, known as Indy Met for short, is a public charter high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Indy Met currently enrolls students from grades nine through twelve. It was established on August 24, 2004, by Goodwill Education Initiatives.

Jasper Goodwill <=SEP=> Jasper Goodwill (November 18, 1889 – November 10, 1974) served from 1955 to 1958 as the Democratic mayor of the small city of Minden, the seat of government of Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana. He is considered a transitional mayor between the longer tenures of John T. David and Frank T. Norman. He worked to implement health insurance and a pension plan for municipal employees.

Judo at the Goodwill Games <=SEP=> Judo was one of the sports at the quadrennial Goodwill Games competition. Judo competitions were held at three of the five Goodwill Games, with it featuring for a final time at the Games in 1994.

Lenore Romney <=SEP=> Lenore LaFount Romney (born Lenore Lafount but adopted the variation LaFount; November 9, 1908 – July 7, 1998) was the wife of American businessman and politician George W. Romney and was First Lady of Michigan from 1963 to 1969.  She was the Republican Party nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1970 from Michigan.

List of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors <=SEP=> This is a list of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors and Advocates, who work on behalf of the United Nations Children's Fund.

MarqTran <=SEP=> MarqTran is a public bus system operated out of Marquette, Michigan, USA.  It provides basic transportation needs to people throughout Marquette County. The MarqTran bus is the county's only mass transit system.

Metro Transit (Kalamazoo) <=SEP=> Kalamazoo Metro Transit is a public transport service that operates 19 routes in the Kalamazoo, Michigan, metropolitan area. Most routes serve the city proper, but some extend into the neighboring communities of Portage, Parchment, Comstock Township, Kalamazoo Township, and Oshtemo Township.

Mike Barrowman <=SEP=> Michael Ray Barrowman (born December 4, 1968) is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder.  Barrowman was one of the pioneers of the "wave-style" breaststroke technique.  Prior to attending University of Michigan, he trained with Montgomery Square Copenhaver Swim Club and the Rockville-Montgomery Swim Club in Maryland.He placed fourth in the 1988 Summer Olympics in the 200-meter breaststroke.

Mike Bottom <=SEP=> Mike Bottom (c. 1966) is the ninth head coach of the Michigan Wolverines swimming and diving program at the University of Michigan, and one of the world's most recognized swimming coaches.  In 2012 he was named coach of all the University of Michigan's men's and women's swimming, and well as diving programs.  His 2013 men's team won the NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving championship.  This was Michigan's 12th NCAA men's championship and its first since 1995.

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Goodwill Ambassador <=SEP=> UNHCR Goodwill Ambassadors are celebrity representatives of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) who use their talent and fame to advocate for refugees.

Ra’ad Rehabilitation Goodwill Complex <=SEP=> The Ra’ad Rehabilitation Goodwill Complex (RRGC) is a private charity institute, dedicated solely to promote the cause of the physically disabled community. It was established under the laws of Islamic Republic of Iran in 1984 (Registration number 28111).

Shane Battier <=SEP=> Shane Courtney Battier (born September 9, 1978) is a retired American professional basketball player who played for various teams of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has also been a member of the U.S. national  basketball team.Battier was born and raised in Birmingham, Michigan, and attended Detroit Country Day School in nearby Beverly Hills, where he won many awards including the 1997 Mr. Basketball award.

Shawn Respert <=SEP=> Shawn Christopher Respert (born February 6, 1972) is an American retired professional basketball player who currently works as an assistant coach with the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA).  A "'3\ shooting guard born in Detroit, Michigan, he attended Bishop Borgess High School, and he came to prominence while playing college basketball at Michigan State University where his jersey is now retired.

Swimming at the Goodwill Games <=SEP=> Swimming was one of the sports at the quadrennial Goodwill Games competition. Swimming competitions were held at every one of the five Goodwill Games. The final swimming events were held at the Games in 2001 as the 2005 edition of the Games were cancelled.

The Goodwill <=SEP=> The Goodwill was a post-hardcore band from Long Island, New York formed in 2001. They released two full length albums-  'That Was A Moment' on Negative Progression Records in 2003 and 'Insult, Injury, Etc...' on Abacus Recordings in 2005.

Tom Izzo <=SEP=> Tom Izzo (/ˈɪzoʊ/, Italian pronunciation: [ˈittso]; born January 30, 1955) is an American college basketball coach. Since 1995, he has been the head coach for the Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team, presiding over a prolonged period of success.Under Izzo, the Michigan State program has been one of the most successful in the country.

UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador <=SEP=> UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors are celebrity advocates of UNESCO (not diplomatic ambassadors) who use their talent or fame to spread the UNESCO ideals, especially attracting media attention. Other specialized categories of advocate include UNESCO Artist for Peace, UNESCO Champion for Sport and UNESCO Special Envoy.

USS Goodwill (1917) <=SEP=> USS Goodwill was a United States Navy patrol vessel in commission from 1917 or 1918 until the end of 1918.Goodwill was built as a civilian motorboat of the same name in 1917. In 1917 or 1918, the U.S. Navy acquired her from her owner, the Panama Canal Company, for use as a section patrol boat during World War I.

United Nations Industrial Development Organization Goodwill Ambassador <=SEP=> UNIDO Goodwill Ambassadors are expert advocates of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and use their talent and experience to advocate for sustainable industrial development in developing countries. Other United Nations Goodwill Ambassador programs usually take a celebrity approach.UNIDO Goodwill Ambassadors, and the year they were appointed:

United Nations Population Fund Goodwill Ambassador <=SEP=> UNFPA Goodwill Ambassadors are celebrity advocates of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and use their talent and fame to advocate for the human right of reproductive health.

Vine Neighborhood, Kalamazoo <=SEP=> The Vine Neighborhood is a neighborhood in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. Its boundaries are West Lovell Street to the north, Oakland Drive to the west, Crosstown Parkway to the south, and South Burdick Street to the east.

World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassador <=SEP=> WHO Goodwill Ambassadors are celebrity advocates of the World Health Organization (WHO) and use their talent and fame to advocate for health and well-being.