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Egyptian armies fought Hittite armies for control of modern-day Syria . | Egyptian armies fought Hittite armies for control of modern-day Syria and Egyptian territory reached its maximum extent . |
His campaigns of reconquest culminated in the Battle of Kadesh , where he led Egyptian armies against those of the Hittite king Muwatalli II and was caught in history 's first recorded military ambush but Ramesses was able to rally his troops and turn the tide of battle against the Hittites thanks to the arrival of the Ne'arin . | In the Battle of Kadesh , where he led Egyptian armies against those of the Hittite king Muwatalli II . |
Thutmose III ( `` the Napoleon of Egypt '' ) expanded Egypt 's army and wielded it with great success to consolidate the empire created by his predecessors . | Thutmose III ( `` the Napoleon of Egypt '' ) expanded Egypt 's army and created the largest empire Egypt had ever seen . |
Similarly , in response to very successful 17th century attacks by the powerful Kingdom of Kush , the New Kingdom felt compelled to expand far south into Nubia and hold wide territories in the Near East . | Egypt expanded far south into Nubia and held wide territories in the Near East . |
On 21 September 2013 , unidentified gunmen attacked the upmarket Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi , Kenya . | On 21 September 2013 , ten men with guns attacked a shopping mall in Nairobi , Kenya . |
This opera is famous for the aria `` Ah ! | The opera is famous for the tenor aria `` Ah ! |
It was written while the composer was living in Paris , with a French libretto by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges and Jean-François Bayard . | The French libretto was written by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges and Jean-François Bayard . |
La fille du régiment was first performed on 11 February 1840 by the Paris Opéra-Comique at the Salle de la Bourse . | The opera was first performed on 11 February 1840 by the Paris Opéra-Comique at the Salle de la Bourse . |
It features nine high Cs and comes comparatively early in the opera , giving the singer less time to warm up his voice . | It features nine high Cs . |
In 1888 , he married Alison Pettie , daughter of John Pettie , RA , who had painted MacCunn 's portrait several times . | In 1888 , he married Alison Pettie , daughter of the painter John Pettie who had painted MacCunn 's portrait several times . |
Hamish MacCunn ( 22 March 1868 - 2 August 1916 ) was a Scottish romantic composer , conductor and teacher . | Hamish MacCunn ( 22 March 1868 - 2 August 1916 ) , was a Scottish composer and conductor who lived in the later part of the romantic period . |
He was for some years a conductor with the Carl Rosa Opera Company and subsequently to other companies . | For a time he conducted the Carl Rosa Opera Company . |
Born in Greenock as James MacCunn , the son of a shipowner , he went to London in 1883 and was educated at the Royal College of Music , where his teachers included Sir Hubert Parry and Sir Charles Villiers Stanford . | His teachers there included Sir Hubert Parry and Sir Charles Villiers Stanford . |
His first success was with the overture The Land of the Mountain and the Flood on 5 November 1887 at the Crystal Palace , and this remains far and away his best-known piece . | In 1887 he conducted his overture The Land of the Mountain and the Flood at the Crystal Palace . |
John Pettie was an enthusiastic musician , who helped MacCunn build up his career by organising concerts of his work . | John Pettie liked music and helped MacCunn in his career by organizing concerts of his music . |
In 1939 , laws were passed that allowed Muslims to be permitted to join the National Fascist Party and in particular the Muslim Association of the Lictor ( Associazione Musulmana del Littorio ) . | Indeed in 1939 , laws were passed that allowed Muslims to be permitted to join the National Fascist Party and in particular the `` Muslim Association of the Lictor '' ( Associazione Musulmana del Littorio ) , and the 1939 reforms allowed the creation of Libyan military units within the Italian army . |
In Mississippi , one person was killed after lightning caused a house fire . | One person was killed in Mississippi after lightning caused a house fire . |
One confirmed EF0 tornado hit the town of Crowley , Louisiana . | One confirmed EF0 tornado hit the town of Crowley , Louisiana on March 5 . |
Also , 3 tornadoes hit New Albany , Indiana , and Jeffersonville , Indiana . | Three tornadoes hit New Albany , Indiana and Jeffersonville , Indiana . |
In terms of violent tornadoes , the event ranks third with 15 EF4\/5 storms , behind the 1974 Super Outbreak and 1965 Palm Sunday outbreak . | In terms of violent tornadoes , the event ranks third ( having a total of 15 EF4\/5 storms ) , behind the 1974 Super Outbreak and 1965 Palm Sunday outbreak . |
A tornado emergency was declared for the northern Jackson metropolitan area as a result at shortly after 11:00 am CDT ( 1600 UTC ) . | An emergency was declared for the northern Jackson area shortly after 11:00 am CDT ( 1600 UTC ) . |
Two EF0 tornadoes were also confirmed in eastern North Carolina . | Two EF0 tornadoes were also confirmed in the eastern part of North Carolina . |
More than three dozen tornadoes were confirmed each day of the event , with 46 on April 25 , 55 on April 26 , a record 206 in 24 hours on April 27 and 51 on April 28 . | More than 40 tornadoes were confirmed each day of the event : 46 on April 25 , 55 on April 26 , 206 on April 27 and 51 on April 28 . |
The overall damage from this system amounted to $ 1,500,000 Another severe weather event developed on February 27 and continued into February 28 across the Midwest and South . | Another severe weather event developed on February 27 and continued into February 28 across the Midwest and South . |
Numerous houses were damaged and eight people were injured . | Many houses were damaged and eight people were injured . |
However , there were no reported tornadoes . | There were several tornadoes reported in other areas . |
Thunderstorms began in the late afternoon and early evening with large hail and several tornadoes . | Thunderstorms began in the late afternoon and early evening . |
On March 29 , a warm front over the Gulf of Mexico associated with an upper-level low over Texas moved northward into the Gulf Coast States , bringing scattered severe weather . | On March 29 , a warm front over the Gulf of Mexico moved northward into the Gulf Coast States . |
A deadly EF2 tornado struck Rayne , Louisiana early that afternoon , killing a mother while she protected her daughter . | An EF2 tornado struck Rayne , Louisiana early that afternoon . |
Supercells explosively developed over central Oklahoma . | Supercells developed over central Oklahoma . |
A large , intense tornado caused severe damage in the towns of Atoka and Tushka where many houses were destroyed or flattened . | A large and very strong tornado caused major damage in the towns of Atoka and Tushka . |
That afternoon , Mississippi State University spotters confirmed a large tornado in east-central Mississippi and west-central Alabama and another tornado emergency was issued . | A large tornado formed in east-central Mississippi and west-central Alabama and another tornado emergency was issued . |
Overall damage in the state from tornadoes amounted to $ 10.4 million . | Overall damage in the state from the tornadoes totalled US$ 10.4 million . |
The first was 0.75 mi ( 1.21 km ) wide and struck Mapleton , Iowa , destroying about 100 homes . | The first was 0.75 mi ( 1.21 km ) wide and struck Mapleton , Iowa . |
The most destructive tornado was in Franklin County , Tennessee on the afternoon of February 28 where one person was killed by an EF2 tornado . | The tornado that caused the most damage was in Franklin County , Tennessee on the afternoon of February 28 . |
The most destructive tornadoes , rated EF2 , touched down just north of New Orleans in St. Tammany Parish . | The most destructive tornadoes , rated EF2 , formed just north of New Orleans . |
On March 23 , more tornadoes and severe weather developed with the most significant tornadoes touching down in East Tennessee where significant damage was reported . | On March 23 , more tornadoes and severe weather developed . |
Between April 25 and 28 , a historic tornado outbreak took place across much of the Southern United States as well as parts of the Midwest and Northeast . | Between April 25 and 28 , a huge outbreak of tornadoes happened across much of the Southern United States , as well as parts of the Midwest and Northeast . |
Tornadoes also appear regularly in neighboring southern Canada during the Northern Hemisphere 's summer season , and somewhat regularly in Europe , Asia , and Australia . | Tornadoes also appear regularly in southern Canada during the Northern Hemisphere 's summer season . |
Yet another severe weather event developed across the Midwest and southern Great Plains on April 19 as another dynamic low pressure system tracked across the area . | More severe weather developed across the Midwest and southern Great Plains on April 19 . |
Severe weather once again developed across parts of the Midwest on April 22 . | Severe weather returned across parts of the Midwest on April 22 . |
They were reported across several states along the immediate east coast . | They were reported across several states along the east coast . |
2011 was an exceptionally destructive and deadly year for tornadoes ; worldwide , at least 577 people perished due to tornadoes : 12 in Bangladesh , two in South Africa , one in New Zealand , one in the Philippines , one in Russia , one in Canada , and an estimated 553 in the United States ( compared to 564 US deaths in the prior ten years combined ) . | At least 577 people were killed in tornadoes in 2011 : 12 in Bangladesh , two in South Africa , one in New Zealand , one in the Philippines , one in Russia , one in Canada , and an estimated 553 in the United States . |
It was rated EF2 . | Both were rated EF2 and caused several injuries . |
However , by the late morning hours , supercell thunderstorms developed again over parts of Mississippi , and tornadoes began to touch down again . | Thunderstorms developed again over parts of Mississippi , and tornadoes began to form again . |
The hardest-hit area was parts of the St. Louis metropolitan area . | St. Louis was the hardest-hit area . |
While a large portion of the damage was due to damaging straight-line winds , at least 35 tornadoes were reported across several states . | At least 35 tornadoes were reported across several states . |
In late January , three tornadoes touched down in eastern Europe : two in Turkey and one in Greece . | Three tornadoes formed in eastern Europe in late January . |
At least 24 died and 135 were seriously injured in what became North Carolina 's worst tornado outbreak in 25 years ; tornadoes also struck South Carolina , Virginia , Maryland and Pennsylvania . | Tornadoes also struck South Carolina , Virginia , Maryland and Pennsylvania . |
The outer bands and core of Hurricane Irene produced numerous tornadoes as it made landfall in North Carolina and tracked northward . | See also : Hurricane Irene ( 2011 ) Hurricane Irene produced several tornadoes as it made landfall in North Carolina and moved northward . |
Another large tornado was reported near Octavia , Oklahoma before the supercells merged into a very large squall line . | A large tornado was reported near Octavia , Oklahoma . |
The strongest of these tornadoes was an F2 that touched down in northern Rhodes , destroying small structures and killing several heads of cattle . | The strongest of these tornadoes was an F2 that formed in northern Rhodes . |
In North Carolina , twelve supercells produced at least 25 tornadoes , with at least 32 counties affected . | Twelve supercells produced at least 25 tornadoes . |
A few more tornadoes were reported on April 23-24 , however most did not cause any severe damage , though one EF2 tornado caused structural damage in the town of Bardwell , Kentucky . | A few more tornadoes were reported on April 23-24 , but most did not cause any severe damage . |
In total , five tornadoes were confirmed . | Several tornadoes were confirmed . |
Several tornadoes touched down across parts of the Southern United States . | Several tornadoes formed across parts of the Southern United States on February 24 . |
Two tornadoes were confirmed , one of which was an EF2 that caused severe damage in Pulaski , Virginia . | Two tornadoes formed on April 8 , one of which was an EF2 that caused very bad damage in Pulaski , Virginia . |
Later , a cluster of supercells began producing tornadoes in south-central Iowa , where a tornado was reported in Greenfield , Iowa , and at least 2 tornadoes were reported near Winterset , Iowa . | Later , a group of supercells began producing tornadoes in south-central Iowa . |
Many houses and businesses were flattened and some even were blown away in Joplin , the main hospital was heavily damaged and many people were reported to have been trapped in destroyed houses . | Many people were reported to have been trapped in destroyed houses . |
The strongest of these , rated EF3 with winds of 145 mph ( 233 km\/h ) , reached 0.75 mi ( 1.21 km ) in width along its 23.45 mi ( 37.74 km ) track and caused significant damage along Mississippi Highway 19 . | It had winds of 145 mph ( 233 km\/h ) , and caused major damage along Mississippi Highway 19 . |
The same system produced more severe weather ahead of a dry line across eastern Nebraska , where tornadoes were reported northeast of Omaha . | The same system produced more severe weather across eastern Nebraska . |
There were 1,897 tornadoes reported in the US in 2011 ( of which 1,704 were confirmed ) . | There were 1,897 tornadoes reported in the U.S. in 2011 . |
Elsewhere , there were several reported tornadoes , including an EF2 which tracked through Henderson , Webster and Union County . | These included an EF2 tornado which moved through Henderson , Webster and Union County in Kentucky . |
An intense tornado also tracked towards Harmony , Minnesota that afternoon and a tornado emergency was issued . | A strong tornado also moved towards Harmony that afternoon and a tornado emergency was issued . |
Concentrated tornado activity also occurred in parts of Missouri and Illinois with 22 tornadoes in the region , some as strong as EF2 , related to a series of squall lines with many embedded tornadoes . | There were 22 tornadoes in that region , some of which were as strong as EF2 . |
During that period seven tornadoes touched down in Mississippi . | Seven tornadoes formed in Mississippi over three hours . |
During the afternoon of April 9 , supercells developed along the warm front , and tracked through parts of Kentucky , Tennessee and North Carolina , generating softball sized hail , and at least four tornadoes . | During the afternoon of April 9 , supercells moved through parts of Kentucky , Tennessee and North Carolina . |
At least three tornadoes touched down in Florida late on October 18 . | At least four tornadoes were formed . |
After hitting Topeka it hit several towns including Oskaloosa , Kansas , doing extensive damage to that community . | It caused extensive damage to the city . |
Two tornadoes were reported in Kentucky during the early afternoon , both rated EF2 and resulting in injuries . | Two tornadoes were reported in Kentucky during the early afternoon on April 4 . |
A total of 21 businesses and 440 homes were destroyed , 63 of those homes in Raleigh ; about 92 businesses and 6,189 homes suffered significant damage , 184 of those homes in Raleigh . | A total of 21 businesses and 440 homes were destroyed . |
In the early hours of April 20 , 2011 , a tornado tore through a neighborhood in Oregon , Ohio leaving some significant damage and no injuries . | In the early hours of April 20 , a tornado moved through Oregon , Ohio . |
Following assessments by the local National Weather Service , it was determined that a single tornado tracked for 22 mi ( 35 km ) through parts of Missouri and Illinois . | Other tornadoes formed in parts of Missouri and Illinois . |
Extremely destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the U.S. , Bangladesh and Eastern India , but they can occur almost anywhere under the right conditions . | Tornadoes that cause the most damage form most often in the United States , Bangladesh and eastern India . |
A late-season deadly tornado outbreak continued though the early hours of January 1 , with seven tornadoes touching down in Mississippi over three hours . | A deadly series of tornado continued though the early hours of January 1 . |
An EF2 tornado just south of Rock Hill , South Carolina resulted in three people being killed . | One person was killed by an EF2 tornado . |
At least two people were injured . | Three people were injured . |
Activity shifted into central Florida on March 30 as a frontal boundary stalled out across the state . | The worst weather shifted into central Florida on March 30 . |
The worst damage was in Wheeling , Illinois . | The worst damage was in Raleigh County . |
A tornado developed in the afternoon of March 21 near Maxwell , California , and it crossed Interstate 5 , but however caused no known damage , as it was on the ground for only a few minutes . | There was a brief tornado in the afternoon of March 21 near Maxwell , California . |
The most significant tornado was in the southeastern part of Nashville , Tennessee where significant damage was reported near Hickory Hollow Mall and near Percy Priest Lake in the evening ( with widespread wind damage all across Middle Tennessee ) , and a tornado emergency was declared shortly thereafter for areas to the northeast in Wilson County where another tornado touched down with injuries . | Another tornado formed in Wilson County , where an emergency was declared . |
Overnight , the squall line tracked eastward with widespread wind damage and many embedded tornadoes across several states , a few as strong as EF2 but most were brief and weak . | Overnight , the squall line moved eastward and caused major wind damage . |
It was the first killer tornado of 2011 . | It was the first death caused by a tornado of 2011 . |
In addition to the tornadoes , there was widespread wind damage ( over 1,400 severe weather reports were received by the Storm Prediction Center , with the vast majority being damaing winds ) as an extremely large squall line\/serial derecho tracked across the southern United States with wind gusts as high as 90 mph ( 145 km\/h ) reported across 20 states , killing at least 9 people , one of the deaths was as a result of an EF2 tornado in Dodge County , Georgia . | One person was killed by an EF2 tornado in Dodge County , Georgia . |
During the afternoon of April 14 , a possible significant tornado outbreak started setting up . | It became the state 's worst tornado outbreak in 25 years . |
Framingham is known for the Framingham Heart Study , as well as for the Dennison Manufacturing Company , which was founded in 1844 as a jewelry and watch box manufacturing company by Aaron Lufkin Dennison , who became the pioneer of the American System of Watch Manufacturing at the nearby Waltham Watch Company . | The Dennison Manufacturing Company was founded here in 1844 as a jewelry and watch box manufacturing company by Aaron Lufkin Dennison . |
Framingham , sited on the ancient trail known as the Old Connecticut Path , was first settled when John Stone settled on the west bank of the Sudbury River in 1647 . | Framingham is sited on the ancient trail known as Old Connecticut Path . |
Framingham is a town in Middlesex County , Massachusetts , United States . | Framingham is a town in the U.S. State of Massachusetts . |
Framingham sent two militia companies totaling about 130 men into the Battles of Lexington and Concord that followed ; one of those men was wounded . | On April 18 to 19 , 1775 , two militia companies from Framingham , totaling about 130 men , fought in the Battle of Lexington and Concord . |
On February 22 , 1775 , the British general Thomas Gage sent two officers and an enlisted man out of Boston to survey the route to Worcester , Massachusetts . | On February 12 , 1775 , British General Thomas Gage sent spies to Framingham . |
However there a large number of large , single-family homes around Salem End Road on the West Side of South Framingham . | They settled in an area of Framingham that is still called Salem 's End today . |
The population was 68,318 as of the United States 2010 Census . | In 2010 , there were 68,318 people . |
Framingham is divided into 18 Precincts with 12 elected Town Meeting Members per precinct . | Framingham has three major business districts . |
The Story of Mankind was written and illustrated by Dutch-American journalist , professor , and author Hendrik Willem van Loon and published in 1921 . | The Story of Mankind was written by Hendrik Willem van Loon . |
In 1957 a film was made based on the book , titled The Story of Mankind , starring Ronald Colman and an all-star cast , featuring , among others , the Marx Brothers . | In 1957 the Marx Brothers made a movie of The Story of Mankind . |
In 1922 , it was the first book to be awarded the Newbery Medal for an outstanding contribution to children 's literature . | It was the first book that ever won the Newbery Medal . |
Note that drinking tea is only a metaphor ; if you are living in the heat , you can take a nice cold drink ; if these are n't your style , you can sit around a fire and drink beer . | Note that drinking tea is only a metaphor ; if you are living in the heat you can take a nice cold drink ; if these are n't your style , you can sit around a fire and drink beer . |
A nice cup of tea and a sit down is for when things have gone beyond that , and there is a need for some more formal and serious niceness . | A nice cup of tea and a sit down is for when things have gone far ahead that , and there is a need for some more formal and serious niceness . |
Of course , this page should not replace complimenting people directly on their talk pages , or on article talk pages . | Of course , this page should not replace talking about people directly on their talk pages , or on article talk pages . |
The goal is to create goodwill and perhaps assist the dispute resolution processes that occur on other pages - or , if we 're lucky , avoid disputes at all . | The goal is to make goodwill and maybe help the dispute resolution processes that occurs on other pages - or , if we 're lucky , stop or avoid disputes at all . |
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