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[ [ "1951 East Texas State Lions football team" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''1951 East Texas State Lions football team''' represented East Texas State Teachers College—now known as Texas A&M University–Commerce–as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) during the 1951 college football season.", "Led by first-year head coach Milburn Smith, the Lions compiled an overall record of 9–2 with a mark of 5–0 in conference play, winning the LSC title." ], [ "Schedule" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "James Thomas Jr. (American football coach)" ], [ "Introduction", "'''James Edward Thomas Jr.''' is an American football coach and former player.", "He is currently the special teams coordinator at the University of Maryland.", "He has also coached at Graceland University, Western New Mexico University, Clarion University, and Angelo State University." ], [ "Coaching career", "===Graceland===Thomas served as a graduate assistant defensive backs coach for the 2009 season, following his playing career.", "===Western New Mexico===The following year, Thomas began coaching the wide receivers coach for the Western New Mexico Mustangs as a graduate assistant.", "After two seasons, he moved back to the defensive side of the ball, coaching the defensive backs, while also adding special teams coordinator duties.", "Prior to the 2014 season, Thomas was again promoted.", "He served as the defensive coordinator for the 2014 and 2015 seasons.", "He was the youngest defensive coordinator in college football, at the age of 27 in 2014.During his time with the Mustangs, Thomas coached at least seven all-conference performers.===Clarion===For the 2016 season, Thomas joined the staff at Clarion as the defensive coordinator.", "He took over a young defense, starting four different freshmen for at least five games each.", "The following season, the youth movement paid off as the Golden Eagle defense ranked second in the PSAC West in total defense and third in passing defense.", "Three of Clarion's four all-conference selections were from the defensive side.", "The next year, led by Preseason All-American selections, Brandon Vocco and Alec Heldreth, the Golden Eagles were top 16 in the nation in interceptions, takeaways, red zone defense, and opponent fourth down conversions.", "They finished the year with 4 more all conference players.===Angelo State===Thomas spent the 2019 and 2020 seasons at Angelo State as the co-defensive coordinator, special teams coordinator, and defensive backs coach.", "With his help, the Rams defensive units third nationally in scoring defense, fifth in defensive pass efficiency, and tenth in interceptions.===Maryland===Thomas joined the Maryland staff as a special teams quality control coach for the 2021 season.", "The following season, he briefly joined the staff at Florida before rejoining the Terrapin staff as the special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach." ], [ "Playing career", "Thomas was a stellar athlete during his time at Graceland.", "In football, he started at cornerback for the Yellowjackets all four seasons.", "Additionally, Thomas earned all-conference honors his final three seasons.", "In the football offseason, he starred for the Yellowjacket Track and Field team, becoming an indoor track All-American in the 60-meter dash and breaking the school record in the 100-meter dash with a blazing time of 10.52 seconds." ], [ "Personal life", "Originally from an area of poverty in Orlando, Florida Thomas attended Graceland, in part, as an avenue to break out of the cycle.", "The relationships built while at the Lamoni, Iowa school continue to influence his life.", "He met his wife, Razanna, while at Graceland, as well as getting his start in coaching from one of his former Yellowjacket coaches, Adam Clark, whom he worked for both at Western New Mexico and Angelo State.Thomas earned dual degrees in physical education and health from Graceland in 2009, and a master's degree in educational leadership from Western New Mexico in 2014.He and his wife have three children." ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* Graceland Yellowjackets player bio* Western New Mexico Mustangs profile* Clarion Golden Eagles profile* Angelo State Rams profile* Maryland Terrapins profile" ] ]
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[ [ "4Batz" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Neko Benett''', known professionally as '''4Batz''' is an American singer.", "He is known for his song \"Act II: Date @ 8\" which debuted at number 77 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and went viral on TikTok." ], [ "Career", "In January 2024, American rapper Kanye West called 4Batz his favorite new artist.", "In February 2024, Canadian rapper Drake showed 4Batz his support in a nightclub." ], [ "References" ], [ "External links" ] ]
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[ [ "Brian Costello (wrestler)" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Brian Woodworth''' (born October 20, 1963) is a retired American professional wrestler better known by his ring name '''Brian Costello''' best known working in the World Wrestling Federation from 1986 to 1993." ], [ "Professional wrestling career", "Costello began his professional wrestling debut in 1982.Early in his career he worked in Indianapolis and in Minnesota for American Wrestling Association.He made his debut in the World Wrestling Federation as an enhancement talent on November 19, 1986, losing to Salvatore Bellomo in a dark match.", "Costello was now firmly established as an enhancement talent, losing to Don Muraco, Jake Roberts, The Ultimate Warrior, Dusty Rhodes, Shawn Michaels, Owen Hart and Razor Ramon.Costello's most memorable match during his WWF run was against Andre the Giant, which took place during a March 1988 television taping for WWF Superstars of Wrestling.", "The match – merely a setup to have Hacksaw Jim Duggan come to the ring, confront Andre and begin their feud – lasted less than 30 seconds, and involved Andre grabbing Costello and headbutting him twice before throwing him from the ring.His last match for the WWF was on November 20, 1993, losing to The Brooklyn Brawler at a house show in Grand Rapids, Michigan.In 1994, he went to Japan working for All Japan Pro Wrestling and later World Championship Wrestling.He returned to the WWF for one match losing to The Stalker on October 22, 1996.Later in his career, he worked in the independents until retiring in 2013." ], [ "Championships and accomplishments", "*'''Championship International Wrestling'''**CIW Championship ** CIW Tag Team Championship with Cousin Bubba (1) and Nick Lawless (1)" ], [ "References", "'''General'''*'''Specific'''" ], [ "External links", "** *" ] ]
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[ [ "Harald Salomon" ], [ "Introduction", "1962 Danish Foreign Aid Medal.", "'''Harald Salomon''' (18001990) was a Norwegian-Danish schlptor and medallist.", "He was chief medallist for the Royal Danish Mint from 1933 to 1968." ], [ "Early life and education", "Salomon was educated as a sculptor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under Einar Utzon-Frank in 1922-27." ], [ "Career", "In 1933-68, Salomon served as Chief Medallist for the Royal Danish Mint.", "He created the last Danish coins issued during the reign of Christian X and all Danish coins Frederik IX.", "He designed a total of 222 Danish coins and medals." ], [ "Gallery", "File:Frederik IX 50 år 1949.jpg|''Frederik IX 50 år 1949''.File:Dag Hammarskjöld Medallion 1962 by Harald Salomon.jpg|Hammarskjöld Medal.File:Stenomedaljen.jpg|Steno Medal." ], [ "References" ], [ "External links" ] ]
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[ [ "John M. Murphy (California politician)" ], [ "Introduction", "'''John Malachi Murphy''' (born March 20, 1862) was an Irish-American union worker and politician that served one term in the California State Assembly for the 28th district from 1903 to 1905.Coming to California in 1887, Murphy was one of several candidates for the state legislature endorsed by the Union Labor Party in 1902, and the only one elected without also running as a Democrat.", "He did not stand for re-election in 1904." ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* Join California John M. Murphy* Abe Ruef and the Union Labor Party" ] ]
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[ [ "Muneer Alshowkan" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Muneer Alshowkan''' is a research scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.", "He has earned several awards for his research, including the R&D 100 Award, presented each year by ''R&D Magazine'' to identify the 100 most significant, newly introduced research and development advances in multiple disciplines.", "He graduated from the New York Institute of Technology.", "He also earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Bridgeport." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Shureksor" ], [ "Introduction", " '''Shureksor''' () is a salt lake in the Aksu City Administration, Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan.The lake lies to the NNE of Ekibastuz city.", "The area surrounding Shureksor is used for grazing and for livestock watering in the spring." ], [ "Geography", "Shureksor is an endorheic lake of the Irtysh Basin.", "It lies at an elevation of .", "The Irtysh flows to the east of the eastern shores of the lake.", "Shureksor is a sprawling lake, stretching from north to south for almost .", "The southern half of the lake reaches a width of over , while the northern section is very narrow and with an irregular shoreline.", "River Kokozek has its mouth in the southwestern lakeshore.", "Lake Karasor lies to the SSE." ], [ "See also", "*List of lakes of Kazakhstan" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "** Saline lakes of Northern Kazakhstan: Geochemical correlations of elements and controls on their accumulation in water and bottom sediments" ] ]
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[ [ "Mmhmm (song)" ], [ "Introduction", "\"'''Mmhmm'''\" is a song by American rapper BigXthaPlug, released on October 6, 2023, as the lead single from his EP ''The Biggest'' (2023).", "Produced by Bandplay and Charley Cooks, it contains a sample of \"And the Beat Goes On\" by The Whispers and is BigXthaPlug's first song to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, debuting at number 93 and peaking at number 65." ], [ "Background", "Bandplay produced the beat of the song in 2020 after hearing \"And the Beat Goes On\" while watching a movie.", "BigXthaPlug recalled that when Bandplay played him the beat, he and songwriter Ro$ama started dancing, and neither of them knew what the sample was.", "BigXthaPlug had written the second verse for the song and Ro$ama wrote the opening verse upon his request.", "The composition of the song was finished in 30 minutes.", "After an unreleased version of the song became widely played in nightclub venues, licensing rights with UnitedMaster was dealt with in the summer of 2023.The song was officially released to streaming services in October 2023.The video-sharing app TikTok has contributed to the popularity of the song, which has been used in over 20,000 clips on the platform." ], [ "Composition", "\"Mmhmm\" contains a bumping bass in the production, while BigXthaPlug boasts his wealth and performs through a bellowing voice.", "The title of the song is used as an ad-lib throughout the chorus." ], [ "Remix", "An official remix of the song featuring American rapper Finesse2tymes was released on December 1, 2023, as a track from ''The Biggest''." ], [ "Charts", "+ Chart performance for \"Mmhmm\" Chart (2023–2024) Peakposition US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 65 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (''Billboard'') 20" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "2024 Horizon League women's basketball tournament" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''2024 Horizon League Women's Basketball Tournament''' will be the final event of the 2023–24 women's basketball season for the Horizon League.", "It will be held from March 5–12, 2024; first-round and quarterfinal games will be played at the home courts of the higher seeds, with all remaining games at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis.", "The winner will receive the conference's automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament.", "The tournament will be sponsored by Barbasol." ], [ "Seeds", "All of the teams will participate in the tournament with the top-five teams receiving byes to the quarterfinals.SeedSchoolConfTiebreaker1 −2−3−4−5−6−7−8−9−10−11−" ], [ "Schedule", "GameTimeMatchupScoreTelevisionFirst Round – Tuesday, March 517:00 pmNo.", "11 at No.", "6–ESPN+27:00 pmNo.", "10 at No.", "7–37:00 pmNo.", "9 at No.", "8–Quarterfinals – Thursday, March 747:00 pmTBD at No.", "1–ESPN+57:00 pmTBD at No.", "2–67:00 pmTBD at No.", "3–77:00 pmNo.", "5 at No.", "4–Semifinals – Monday, March 11at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis, IN87:00 pmTBD vs. TBD–ESPNU99:30 pmTBD vs. TBD–ESPN2Championship – Tuesday, March 12at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis, IN107:00 pmWinner Game 9 vs.", "Winner Game 10–ESPN/ESPN2First round and quarterfinals game times are local.", "Semifinals and championship game times are Eastern.", "Rankings denote tournament seed" ], [ "Bracket", "The Horizon League does not use a fixed bracket tournament system, and pairings are re-seeded after the first and second rounds.Source:" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "2024 Ivy League women's basketball tournament" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''2024 Ivy League Women's Basketball Tournament''', popularly referred to as \"Ivy Madness\", is the scheduled postseason women's basketball tournament for the Ivy League of the 2023–24 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.", "It is scheduled for March 15 and 16, 2024, at the Levien Gymnasium on the campus of Columbia University in New York City.", "The winner will receive the Ivy League's automatic bid to the 2024 NCAA Tournament." ], [ "Seeds", "The top four teams in the Ivy League regular-season standings will qualify for the tournament and will be seeded according to their records in conference play, resulting in a Shaughnessy playoff.", "If a tie for any of the top four positions exists, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:* Head-to-head record between teams involved in the tie.", "* Record against the top team(s) not involved in the tie in order of conference record, going down through the seedings until the tie is broken.", "* Average of the teams' ranking in the following computer systems: NCAA NET Ranking.", "*If a tie persists, a draw shall be conducted by the executive director following the last contest of the regular season.SeedSchoolRecordTiebreaker1–2–3–4–DNQ–DNQ–DNQ–DNQ–" ], [ "Schedule", "SessionGameTimeMatchupScoreTelevisionAttendanceSemifinals – Friday, March 15114:30 pmNo.", "1 vs. No.", "4ESPN+27:00 pmNo.", "2 vs. No.", "3Championship – Saturday, March 16235:00 pmWinner Game 1 vs.", "Winner Game 2ESPNewsGame times in Eastern Time.", "Rankings denote tournament seeding." ], [ "Bracket" ], [ "See also", "* 2024 Ivy League men's basketball tournament" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Juan Archibaldo Lanús" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Juan Archibaldo Lanús''' (born 1938) is an Argentine diplomat and professor.", "He served as Argentine Ambassador to France from 1994 to 2000 and again from 2002 to 2006.He also served of Argentina to representative to UNESCO from 2002 to 2003.Also briefly served as Secretary of Foreign Affairs between July and September 1989 during the presidency of Carlos Menem.", "He was the author of many books about Foreign relations of Argentina, the most known ''De Chapultapec al Beagle'' published in 1984.He was graduated at Law of the University of Buenos Aires, where he was professor, and then join the foreign Argentine service.He is Commander of the Legion of Honour." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Pusapati Ananda Gajapati Raju (born 1950)" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Pusapati Ananda Gajapati Raju''' Vijayanagaram Pusapati royalist, former minister, Chairman of Mansa Trust." ], [ "Personal life", "He was born on July 17, 1950, as the first child of Maharaja PVG Raju and Kusumagajapati.", "His brother Ashok Gajapathi Raju and sister Sunita Devi.", "He did his primary education in Gwalior, Madras Loyola College, American Stetson University and Andhra University.", "He was awarded an honorary doctorate in Humanistic Studies by the Inter-American University of Florida, USA in 2003.He received his PhD from Andhra University in 2009." ], [ "Political career", "He joined the Telugu Desam Party in 1983 and made his political debut.", "1983 Elected Member of Legislative Assembly from Bhimunipatnam Legislative Assembly Constituency.", "He served as a minister of Andhra Pradesh and twice as a Member of Parliament.", "His brother is Union Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju.", "He was first elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Bhimili.", "He served as Minister of Education and Health in Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao's cabinet.", "In 1984, Bobbili won as MP on behalf of TDP.", "Later he disagreed with NTR and joined Congress.", "In the 1989 elections, Bobbili contested for the Lok Sabha and lost.", "Won the 1991 elections.", "He contested the 1996 and 1998 Lok Sabha elections from Visakhapatnam and lost.", "He has been staying away from politics since 1998." ], [ "Personal life", "Pusapati Ananda Gajapati Raju died at 8.30 am on 26 March 2016 while undergoing treatment for severe chest pain." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Wirobrajan" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Wirobrajan''' (Aksara Bali: ᬓ᭄ᬭᬢᭀᬦ᭄) is a kecamatan of Yogyakarta, Indonesia.", "As of 2020, it had a population of 24,739 people." ], [ "Education", "The following school is located in Wirobrajan:* SMA Negeri 1 Yogyakarta" ], [ "Climate", "Wirobrajan has a savannah climate.", "It's average annual temperature is with annual rainfall amounting to ." ], [ "Subdivisions", "Wirobrajan consists of three villages:* Pakuncen* Wirobrajan* Patangpuluhan" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Console Springs" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Console Springs''' was a natural spring in Reche Canyon, Riverside County (originally San Bernardino County), California, United States.", "The waters were bottled for sale in the early 20th century." ], [ "History", "The springs were named for the Console family that owned the springs.", "John Console (~1862–1926) settled in the canyon in 1894.Console built the canyon schoolhouse; water for the students was toted from the spring.", "Console sold the bottled water out of a \"wagon on 3rd Street\" but \"sales were slow.\"", "He also sold holly (possibly actually native toyon) out of his wagon around Christmastime.", "A native of Sicily, Console was a stone mason by trade.", "\"Historic Reche Canyon—Path to the Past\" (''San Bernardino County Sun'', Dec. 15, 1959)There was no associated resort hotel but circa 1914 there were campsites nearby for visitors.", "California boosters claimed the spring water had medicinal value and would be beneficial for people with rheumatism, Bright's disease, and liver disorders.", "In 1976, Console's son recalled, \"We used to have a tent set up at the spring and doctors would bring patients in to recuperate beside the mineral water.", "Everything was green and there was a flower garden out there.\"", "According to John Console Jr. \"city people would drive up in horse-drawn buggies for picnics.\"", "In 1925, during the Prohibition era, John Console was arrested on charges of illegally selling liquor at dances held at the springs.", "According to the ''Riverside Daily Press'', \"When asked at the county jaib if he had any remarks to make when he was being booked, Console said, 'Seventeen kids and no money in the bank.", "'\"John Console and his family, 1907" ], [ "Water profile", "According to a U.S. government geologist in 1915, \"On the granitic slopes a few miles east of Riverside there are a few small springs that have been utilized.", "One of these, which is known as Console Spring, issues in Reche Canyon, about 9 miles in a direct line east of Riverside, and yields perhaps 7 gallons a minute.", "The water was placed on the local market in 1906 as a table water.", "A partial analysis, published in advertising matter, indicates that the water contains about 250 parts per million of solids in solution, sodium, carbonate, and sulphate being the principal constituents.\"" ], [ "See also", "* Homhoangna" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton" ], [ "Introduction", "'''''Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton''''' is a bronze sculpture by Jim and Christina Demetro, installed at Puerto Vallarta's Casa Kimberly, in the Mexican state of Jalisco." ], [ "Description", "The life-size bronze statue depicting Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in a sitting position is installed at Casa Kimberly, a boutique hotel converted from Taylor's former residence." ], [ "History", "The artwork was commissioned by Janice Chatterton, the owner of Casa Kimberly and other properties.", "Jim Demetro created a smaller version, called ''Los Amantes – The Lovers'', before completing one depicting Taylor and Burton.", "Multiple limited-edition bronze statuettes have been sold at Casa Kimberly and Demetro Galeria.", "''Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton'' was modeled using photographs and measurements of Taylor and Burton, as well as live models for the pose.", "The work was fabricated by Gulooch Foundry in El Pitillal.", "It was unveiled for the opening of Casa Kimberly's The Iguana Restaurant, on November 28, 2015.The dedication ceremony featured a mariachi band, as well as speeches followed by dinner and drinks for guests.File:Puerto Vallarta (February 22, 2023) - 50.jpg|''Los Amantes''File:Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (February 2023) - 065.jpg|''Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton'' in 2023File:Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (February 2023) - 035.jpg|Plaque" ], [ "See also", "* 2015 in art* Redwood statue of Elizabeth Taylor" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "*" ] ]
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[ [ "Molli Ward" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Molli Ward''' (born December 10, 1999) is a Canadian curler from Sackville, New Brunswick.", "She currently plays second on Team Melissa Adams." ], [ "Career", "Throughout her junior career, Ward played second on the Shaelyn Park and Samantha Crook rinks but never won the New Brunswick junior championship.", "In 2017, Team Park competed in the 2017 New Brunswick Scotties Tournament of Hearts where they finished in sixth place with a 1–5 record.", "The following year, now with Team Crook, they finished in fifth at the 2018 New Brunswick Scotties Tournament of Hearts, this time going 2–3.The team also finished runner-up at the 2018 junior provincial championship, falling to the Justine Comeau rink.In her last year of junior eligibility, Samantha Crook aged out and Julia Hunter took over skipping duties for the team.", "They finished with a 3–3 record at the provincial championship, losing out to Erica Cluff.", "Team Crook again competed in the 2019 New Brunswick Scotties Tournament of Hearts where they missed the playoffs, going 2–3.In February, the Mount Allison Mounties finished second at the 2019 Atlantic University Sport Curling Championships, qualifying the team for the 2019 U Sports/Curling Canada University Championships.", "There, they finished sixth with a 2–5 record, earning wins against the UNB Reds and the Regina Cougars.After taking a few years off, Ward joined the Jaclyn Crandall rink at second with third Kendra Lister and lead Kayla Russell for the 2022–23 season.", "The team reached the quarterfinals of the Jim Sullivan Curling Classic where they lost to the Jessica Daigle rink.", "Entering the 2023 New Brunswick Scotties Tournament of Hearts as the second seeds, the team finished 3–3 through the round robin, enough to earn them a spot in the tiebreaker.", "There, they were defeated by Ward's former teammate Shaelyn Park.Melissa Adams joined the team for the 2023–24 season as their new skip, shifting Crandall to third, Lister to lead and Russell to alternate.", "On tour, the team went undefeated to pick up victories at the New Scotland Brewing Co. Cashspiel and the Jim Sullivan Curling Classic, defeating the Heather Smith rink in both finals.", "At the 2024 New Brunswick Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Team Adams won the A qualifier event before losing both the B and C events to Mélodie Forsythe and Sylvie Quillian respectively.", "In the playoffs, they beat Team Forsythe 8–4 in the semifinal before defeating Team Quillian 7–4 in the provincial final.", "This earned the team the right to represent New Brunswick at the 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Ward's first appearance at the national women's championship." ], [ "Personal life", "Ward is employed as a financial controller at JN Lafford Realty Inc. She previously attended Mount Allison University." ], [ "Teams", " Season Skip Third Second Lead Alternate 2015–16 Shaelyn Park Julia Goodin Molli Ward Lauren Whiteway 2016–17 Shaelyn Park Julia Goodin Molli Ward Lauren Whiteway 2017–18 Samantha Crook Julia Hunter Molli Ward Kayla Russell Shelby Wilson 2018–19 Samantha Crook Julia Hunter Molli Ward Kayla Russell 2022–23 Jaclyn Crandall Kendra Lister Molli Ward Kayla Russell Melissa Adams 2023–24 Melissa Adams Jaclyn Crandall Molli Ward Kendra Lister Kayla Russell" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "*" ] ]
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[ [ "The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess" ], [ "Introduction", " is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akiharu Touka.", "It began serialization in Hakusensha's ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''LaLa'' in August 2018.An anime television series adaptation has been announced." ], [ "Characters", "; / :;:;:" ], [ "Media", "===Manga===Written and illustrated by Akiharu Touka, ''The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess'' began serialization in Hakusensha's ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''LaLa'' on August 24, 2018.Its chapters have been compiled into twelve ''tankōbon'' volumes as of October 2023.The series is licensed by Yen Press for English publication.===Anime===An anime television series adaptation was announced on February 17, 2024.===Other media===A voice drama was released in the December 2021 issue of ''LaLa'' on October 22, 2021.It featured the voices of Sumire Uesaka, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, and Hiroshi Kamiya." ], [ "Reception", "By February 2024, the series had over 1.7 million copies in circulation." ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* Official manga website *" ] ]
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[ [ "Miss Grand Korea 2017" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Miss Grand Korea 2017''' () was the first edition of the Miss Grand Korea pageant, held on July 6, 2017, at the EL Tower (), Seocho, Seoul.", "Twenty-seven contestants from different cities and provinces of South Korea competed for the title.", "At the end of the event, Park Ha-yeong of Suwon was announced the winner, while Ahn Eun-saem of Namyangju was named the vice-miss.", "Ha-yeong later represented the country at the international parent stage, Miss Grand International 2017, held in Vietnam on October 25, but was unplaced.The event was hosted by Moon Yong-hyeon () and Park Ga-hee ()." ], [ "Background", "After finishing the Miss Grand International 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Miss Grand Korea committee launched the regional auditions to select the finalists for the first Miss Grand Korea contest in November 2016.The auditions was organized in several provinces throughout South Korea, including Seoul, Incheon, Gangwon, Chungcheong, Daegu, Busan, and Honam.The finalists who qualified through preliminary screenings then entered the training camp arranged from June 30 to July 5, before competing in the grand final round on July 6." ], [ "Result", "PlacementCandidateMiss Grand Korea 2017 (진)*'''24.'''", "Suwon – Park Ha-yeongRunner-up (선)*'''12.'''", "Namyangju – Ahn Eun-saemTop 5 (미)*'''08.'''", "Seoul – Kim Bitnal Yunmi*'''11.'''", "Gangwon – Jeong Suji*'''15.'''", "Daegu – Kim SonaSpecial awardsBest Talent*'''08.'''", "Seoul – Kim Bitnal Yunmi*'''17.'''", "North Gyeongsang – Kim Ja-hyeon*'''28.'''", "South Jeolla – Yang Ji-wonBest Traditional Costume*'''25.'''", "Daejeon – Lee Ji-yeongBest in Swimsuit*'''03.'''", "Gwangju – An Seo-raBest Evening Gown*'''01.'''", "Ulsan – Jin Hye-ryeonBest Social Media*'''02.'''", "Busan – Lee Na-hyeonMiss Congeniality*'''15.'''", "Daegu – Kim So-naMiss Beauty Face*'''10.'''", "Goyang – Kim Da-jeong" ], [ "Candidates", "Twenty-seven contestants competed for the title.No.Province/CityCandidateHeightRomanized nameKorean name01.UlsanJin Hye-ryeon진혜련02.BusanLee Na-hyeon이나현03.GwangjuAn Seo-la안서라04.AnsanMo Su-jin Mo모수진05.HwaseongYoo Soo-kyeong유수경06.UijeongbuKang Jisoo강지수07.SiheungLee Hyeon-seo이현서08.SeoulKim Bitnal Yoonmi김빛날윤미09.SejongKim Suji김수지10.GoyangKim Da-jeong김다정11.GangwonJeong Suji정수지12.NamyangjuAhn Eun-saem안은샘13.YonginMoon Hee-seon문희선14.AnyangKim Joori김주리15.DaeguKim So-na 김소나16.North JeollaKoo Bo-na구보나17.North GyeongsangKim Ja-hyeon김자현18.North ChungcheongPark Myeong-ji박명지19.IncheonLee Yuna이연아20.BucheonLee Eom-ji이엄지21.SeongnamKim Mi-ri김미리22.GyeonggiKim Hyeon-ji김현지23.Jeju24.SuwonPark Ha-yeong박하영25.DaejeonLee Ji-yeong이지영26.South ChungcheongLee Hanna이한나27.South GyeongsangChoi Hye-jin최혜진28.South JeollaYang Ji-won양지원" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "*" ] ]
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[ [ "Sterling, Virginia house explosion" ], [ "Introduction", "On February 16, 2024, a house explosion occurred in Sterling, Virginia while fire crews were inside, killing one firefighter and injuring 11 other people, nine being firefighters and two being civilians." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Anystar" ], [ "Introduction", "\"'''Anystar'''\" is a song by South Korean recording artist Lee Hyori, featuring singer and actor Lee Joon-gi.", "It is Lee's third installment of her Samsung Anycall promotional campaign, with the first two singles being \"Anymotion\" featuring Shinhwa's Eric Mun (2005) and \"Anyclub\" featuring Teddy Park (2005)." ], [ "Background", "\"Anystar\" is Lee Hyori's third promotional single for Samsung's Anycall mobile phone brand; the first single \"Anymotion\" was released on February 24, 2005, while the second single \"Anyclub\" was released on October 26, 2005.All three singles were composed by Park Geun-tae, while the rap lyrics of \"Anystar\" were penned by Lee Joon-gi." ], [ "Music video and promotion", "A Samsung Anycall phoneThe music video for \"Anystar\" featured appearances from Lee Joon-gi and Park Bom of 2NE1.Lee held an \"Anystar\" showcase on December 20, 2006." ], [ "Track listing", "*'''Digital download / streaming'''# \"Anystar\" – 3:48" ], [ "Release history", " Country Date Label Format Various December 26, 2006 BCS Korea Digital download" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Springs Eternal" ], [ "Introduction", "'''''Springs Eternal''''' is a studio album by English musician William Doyle, released on 16 February 2024 through Tough Love.", "It was produced by Doyle and Mike Lindsay, and received acclaim from critics." ], [ "Themes", "A recurring element of the lyrics is climate change, with Doyle also noticing towards the end of the recording process that he had written about water in almost all of the songs.", "Despite this, the album was considered to be generally optimistic in tone." ], [ "Critical reception", "''Springs Eternal'' received a score of 81 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on four critics' reviews, indicating \"universal acclaim\".", "''Uncut'' stated that \"Doyle has made a record that is as intricate as it is infectious, creating a deft yet complex pop collage that turns a troubled and chaotic world into a beautiful spectacle\".", "''Mojo'' commented that \"for all its filigree detail, ''Spring Eternal'' is a big philosophically questing record, a velvet glove hiding a death-like grip\".", "''MusicOMH''s John Murphy noted the general optimistic tone of ''Springs Eternal'' despite the theme of climate change present, as well as the \"layered vocals and pop-infused melodies reflecting a polished, shiny approach running through the album\".", "Joe Creely of ''The Skinny'' found it to be \"a mixed bag, but not in your usual sense; it's not one song to another where the quality whiplash happens, but rather moment to moment, verse to verse\"." ], [ "Track listing" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Neil Harnett" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Neil Harnett''', sometimes credited in his early career as '''Neil James Harnett''', is a Canadian blues rock singer-songwriter from White Rock, British Columbia, most noted as a Juno Award nominee for Most Promising Male Vocalist at the Juno Awards of 1990.He began his career as a guitarist in Matt Minglewood's band.", "He was also a songwriter for other artists in this era, but was not a recording artist in his own right; his career received a significant boost in 1988 when his song \"Ain't Good Lovin' Enough\" was recorded by both the pop-rock band Diamond in the Rough and the country band Alibi.", "He was soon signed to Bruce Allen's Penta Records label, and released his debut album ''Times Like These'' in 1989.He supported the album with a Canadian tour as an opening act for The Doobie Brothers, and received radio airplay for the singles \"Times Like These\" and \"That's What I Need\".By early 1991, however, Penta Records filed for bankruptcy, leaving Harnett's career in limbo for several years.In 1992 his song \"Lazy River\" was included on ''Canadian Blues Masters'', a K-Tel compilation of Canadian blues musicians.He reemerged in 1996 with his second album ''Rubber Room Day''.", "He then spent a number of years largely away from music, until returning to live performances in the latter half of the 2000s.", "He was working on his third album, ''Somewhere'', in 2008 when his daughter Amy suffered a traumatic brain injury in a workplace accident; the album's recording and release were delayed for several months, but the album was eventually released in 2009.In 2013 he launched a YouTube channel devoted to brain injury awareness, with one of the first videos he posted to the channel being a duet with his daughter on a song they wrote together about her recovery.", "In the same year he organized a benefit concert for Semiahmoo House Society, a charitable organization serving people with disabilities in White Rock and Surrey." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Maidens' Tower" ], [ "Introduction", "'''''Maidens' Tower'' ('''also translated as The Virgin's Tower and known as '''''Torre das Donzelas''''' in Brazilian Portuguese) is a 2018 Brazilian documentary film, lasting 97 minutes and directed by Susanna Lira, who defined the film as a call to resistance .", "''Maidens' Tower'' discusses and denounces the cruel and brutal experiences to which women prisoners were subjected during the period of the Brazilian Military Dictatorship (1964–1985), through the reports of several persecuted and imprisoned women, of which the former Brazilian president, Dilma Rousseff, stands out.", "In this film, women who are former political prisoners describe their daily lives: from cleaning their cells to the importance of reading in maintaining hope, the torture they suffered and how they were captured in their fight for democracy.", "The film recreated, based on the memoirs of former inmates, a scenario similar to the prison.", "The Tiradentes Prison, which housed the Maidens Tower (as part of the women's prison), was demolished in 1972 ''Maidens' Tower'' premiered on September 25, 2019, at Cine Metrópolis, at Ufes and was attended by Dilma Rousseff.", "After its theatrical debut, it had its television premiere on April 22, 2020, on Canal Brasil." ], [ "Synopsis", "The documentary revisits the story of women who suffered torture by and fought against the military regime and were imprisoned in the so-called Maidens' Tower, the name given to the group of women's cells in the Tiradentes Prison in São Paulo, demolished in 1972.Director Susanna Lira was interested in this specific prison because powerful women, who have been important to Brazil's history, came out of it.Based on drawings made by each of the interviewees with chalk on a board, the title creates a field of subjectivity by re-erecting a scenographic tower; this was inspired by ''Dogville'' (2003), by Lars Von Trier.", "Other cinematographic references were ''Caesar Must Die'' (2012), by the Taviani Brothers, and ''The Missing Image'' (2013), a historical documentary by Rithy Panh about the dictatorship in Cambodia.The filmmaker asked the interviewees to draw, according to their own memory, what the corridors and cells that housed them were like in the 1970s.", "Based on memories, the film recreated a scenario similar to the prison, with bars, beds, bathrooms and corridors inspired by the features of those who lived there.", "The former prisoners comment on the torture they suffered, tell how they were captured for their democratic activism, detail their daily lives, from cleaning the cells to the importance of reading in maintaining hope and taking a brief breather during each visit from a family member.The set installation where the filming took place, which reconstitutes the prison space, was created under the art direction of Glauce Queiroz.The documentary focuses on solidarity and integration between the prisoners, who come together in a kind of family, characteristics evident in the participants' testimonies.The participants of ''Maidens' Tower,'' some of whom are now deceased, are: Rose Nogueira, Elza Lobo, Dilma Rousseff, Dulce Maia, Nair Benedicto, Leslie Beloque, Eva Teresa Skazufka, Robêni Baptista da Costa, Guida Amaral, Marlene Soccas, Maria Luiza Belloque, Nair Yumiko Kobashi, Ieda Akselrud Seixas, Lenira Machado, Ana Mércia, Ilda Martins da Silva, Iara Glória Areias Prado, Ana Maria Aratangy, Darci Miyaki, Vilma Barban, Telinha Pimenta, Sirlene Bendazzoli, Nadja Leite, Leane Ferreira de Almeida, Maria Aparecida dos Santos, Lucia Salvia Coelho and Janice Theodoro da Silva ." ], [ "Awards", "* Special Jury Prize at the Brasília Festival in 2018 * Best Feature Documentary Award and Best Documentary Direction at the Rio de Janeiro Film Festival in 2018 * Best Documentary Award at the 12th ATLANTIDOC in 2018 * Petrobrás Film Award at the São Paulo International Film Festival in 2018" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Kayla Russell" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Kayla Russell''' (born May 5, 1998, in Miramichi) is a Canadian curler from Strathadam, New Brunswick.", "She is currently the alternate on Team Melissa Adams." ], [ "Career", "Russell played lead throughout her junior career as a member of the Samantha Crook rink.", "In 2017, her team with Crook, third Julia Hunter and second Danielle Hubbard won the New Brunswick junior provincial championship, going undefeated to claim the title.", "This included defeating the defending champions Team Justine Comeau in the final, who won bronze at the previous Canadian junior championship.", "At the 2017 Canadian Junior Curling Championships, the team finished tied for fourth place in their pool with a 3–3 record.", "This forced them to play a tiebreaker against Northern Ontario's Krysta Burns, which they lost 8–5.They finished the event in eleventh place with a 4–5 record.", "Russell later won a silver medal in the mixed doubles competition.The following year, Hubbard aged out of juniors and the team added Molli Ward as their new second.", "At the 2018 New Brunswick Scotties Tournament of Hearts, their first women's provincial championship, the team finished in fifth with a 2–3 record.", "They would not return to the Canadian juniors, however, falling to the Justine Comeau rink 6–5 in the semifinal.", "In her last year of junior eligibility, Samantha Crook aged out and Julia Hunter took over skipping duties for the team.", "They finished with a 3–3 record at the provincial championship, losing out to Erica Cluff.", "Team Crook again competed in the 2019 New Brunswick Scotties Tournament of Hearts where they missed the playoffs, going 2–3.After taking a few years off, Russell joined the Jaclyn Crandall rink at lead with third Kendra Lister and second Molli Ward for the 2022–23 season.", "The team reached the quarterfinals of the Jim Sullivan Curling Classic where they lost to the Jessica Daigle rink.", "Entering the 2023 New Brunswick Scotties Tournament of Hearts as the second seeds, the team finished 3–3 through the round robin, enough to earn them a spot in the tiebreaker.", "There, they were defeated by Ward's former teammate Shaelyn Park.Melissa Adams joined the team for the 2023–24 season as their new skip, shifting Crandall to third, Lister to lead and Russell to alternate.", "On tour, the team went undefeated to pick up victories at the New Scotland Brewing Co. Cashspiel and the Jim Sullivan Curling Classic, defeating the Heather Smith rink in both finals.", "At the 2024 New Brunswick Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Team Adams won the A qualifier event before losing both the B and C events to Mélodie Forsythe and Sylvie Quillian respectively.", "In the playoffs, they beat Team Forsythe 8–4 in the semifinal before defeating Team Quillian 7–4 in the provincial final.", "This earned the team the right to represent New Brunswick at the 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Ward's first appearance at the national women's championship." ], [ "Personal life", "Russell is employed as a server at Mike's Bar & Grill.", "She is married and has one daughter." ], [ "Teams", " Season Skip Third Second Lead Alternate 2013–14 Samantha Crook Julia Hunter Danielle Hubbard Kayla Russell 2014–15 Samantha Crook Julia Hunter Danielle Hubbard Kayla Russell 2015–16 Samantha Crook Julia Hunter Danielle Hubbard Kayla Russell 2016–17 Samantha Crook Julia Hunter Danielle Hubbard Kayla Russell Shelby Wilson 2017–18 Samantha Crook Julia Hunter Molli Ward Kayla Russell Shelby Wilson 2018–19 Samantha Crook Julia Hunter Molli Ward Kayla Russell 2022–23 Jaclyn Crandall Kendra Lister Molli Ward Kayla Russell Melissa Adams 2023–24 Melissa Adams Jaclyn Crandall Molli Ward Kendra Lister Kayla Russell" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "*" ] ]
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[ [ "Salvador José Zapata" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Salvador José Zapata''' (1781–1854) was a Spanish Galician pharmacist and philanthropist.", "After his death, his estate created a series of schools, the '''Salvador José Zapata Schools''', for underserved children and adults in Havana, Cuba." ], [ "Biography", "Salvador José Zapata was born on December 24, 1781 in Santa María de Guisamo, Province of A Coruña, Galicia (now Spain).He emigrated to Cuba at the beginning of the 19th century and started working as an assistant in a pharmacy in Havana.", "Between 1808 and 1812, he studied in the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Havana, and obtained the title of master of pharmacy, with which he was able to open his own establishment.Over time he earned a small fortune and when he died in 1854, in his will he left all his belongings to build schools in the city of Havana for poor and underserved children.", "This is how the Salvador José Zapata Schools (or Zapata Schools) began, and the first school was inaugurated in 1873.By 1876 classes were also given to adults.", "Afro Cuban painter Pastor Argudín Pedroso had attended one of these schools.", "The painter Miguel Melero Rodriguez made a portrait of him in 1879.He also has a street in Havana named after him." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "HBR Layout metro station" ], [ "Introduction", "'''HBR Layout''' is an upcoming elevated metro station on the north–south corridor of the Blue Line of Namma Metro in Bangalore, India.", "Around this metro station comprises the main '''Hennur Bio-Diversity Park''' followed by prime locations like '''VBR PU College''', Sun Technology Integrators Pvt.", "Ltd., Bhima Jewellers, a couple of car company showrooms like Nissan, Mahindra, Hyundai and prime neighbouring areas like Hennur, Lingarajapuram and Outer Ring Road leading towards Hebbal in the north and Kalyan Nagar, Krishnarajapuram and Silk Board in the south.", "This metro station is stated to become operational around June 2026." ], [ "Station Layout", "'''''Station Layout - To Be Confirmed''''''''G'''Street levelExit/Entrance'''L1'''MezzanineFare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover'''L2'''Side platform | Doors will open on the left '''Platform #''''''Southbound'''Towards → / next station is Kalyan Nagar'''Platform #''''''Northbound''' Towards ← next station is Nagawara '''''Change at the next station for '''''Side platform | Doors will open on the left '''L2'''" ], [ "See also", "*Bangalore*List of Namma Metro stations*Transport in Karnataka*List of metro systems*List of rapid transit systems in India*Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* ''BMRCL English'' - BMRCL Official Website* ''UrbanRail.Net'' – descriptions of all metro systems in the world, each with a schematic map showing all stations.__FORCETOC__" ] ]
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[ [ "Pachyderme" ], [ "Introduction", "'''''''''' is a 2022 French animated short film directed by Stéphanie Clément.", "Blending traditional and computer animation, the film is a subtle narrative about a young girl's survival of childhood abuse.", "The animation creates a visual metaphor for the dissociative nature of the trauma she suffers.", "It features the voice of Christa Théret.", "It won Best Short Film at the Manchester Animation Festival and Best Animated Short at the Foyle Film Festival, and was nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 96th Academy Awards." ], [ "Synopsis", "A young woman remembers her vacations to the countryside to stay with her grandparents.", "The story is told in fairytale-like, concise animations based on children's books, which ambiguously and subtly create an eerie atmosphere, making it clear that the grandfather is a perpetrator.", "The film shows the girl's unsettling room where she tries to kill \"monsters\".", "She is frightened by the knots of wood in the ceiling that resemble eyes, and the creaking of the old wooden floorboards at night.", "The way there is indicated by the tusk of a pachyderm.", "One day she pricks herself with a fishing hook and her grandfather gives her the \"healing kiss\".", "Although it wouldn't hurt anymore, she would smell her grandfather's saliva all day long.", "He removes her bike's training wheels and takes her to a lake where a woman has already drowned.", "At night he would take her into the forest, where she had to be very quiet to listen to the forest animals.", "One day he enters her room and she tries to sink into the wallpaper to hide.", "Her grandmother, however, repeatedly emphasizes that her room is safe and that nothing can happen to her at their home.One day it snows in the summer and her grandfather dies.", "That same night, the tusk is broken and later glued back together by her grandmother.", "Afterwards, the girl rarely visits her grandmother.", "After her grandmother's death, the girl matures into womanhood and atempts to free herself from the trauma of her childhood by sinking the tusk into the lake.", "But the lake can never be deep enough." ], [ "Production", "Stéphanie Clément and screenwriter Marc Rius both originate from Provence.", "The project began from their shared desire to work together and approach the topic of incest.", "They worked to craft a film based on various psychological defense mechanisms, such as dissociation and repression.", "According to Clément, their story focuses on \"an emotionally anesthetized character who struggles with their own memories\".", "They chose the remoteness of the south of France as their setting and wanted the narrative to reflect the \"banality\" of everyday life there.", "They also adapted the film's color scheme to capture the landscape of the region.", "They used dreamlike imagery and symbolism to ensure viewers were more receptive to the difficult subject matter and to further evoke different feelings in the viewer.", "''Pachyderme'' was produced by Tu Nous ZA Pas Vus (TNZPV) Productions and Folimage.", "It received support from the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), Arte France, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Région Grand Est, Département de la Haute-Savoie, Département de la Drôme, Valence Romans Agglo, and SACEM in association with the Maison du Film.", "The film blends 2D animation from the Folimage studio with the Blender CGI technology of TNZPV Studio's 3D teams." ], [ "Release", "The film premiered on 24 April 2022 at the Festival national du film d'animation in Rennes.", "It was broadcast in Germany and France on 12 June 2022 through the Arte television channel.", "It was also screened in the official competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 13 June 2022.Distribution is handled by Miyu Distribution." ], [ "Reception", "===Accolades=== Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Academy Awards 10 March 2024 Best Animated Short Film Stéphanie Clément and Marc Rius Animafest Zagreb 11 June 2022 Grand Prix – Short Film ''Pachyderme'' Annecy International Animation Film Festival 18 June 2022 Cristal du court métrage Prix du jury SensCritique Foyle Film Festival 27 November 2022 Light in Motion Competition – Best Animated Short Manchester Animation Festival 18 November 2022 Best Short Film Meknes International Animated Film Festival 8 March 2023 Grand Prix Nice European Short Film Festival (Un Festival C'est Trop Court!)", "14 October 2022 Prix Courts d'Ici Voix d'Étoiles – Festival international des voix du cinéma d'animation 29 October 2022 Étoile du meilleur court métrage" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "*" ] ]
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[ [ "Calocephalus francisii" ], [ "Introduction", "'''''Calocephalus francisii''''', commonly known as '''fine-leaf beauty-heads''', is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.", "It is a small annual yellow globular-shape flowers and is endemic to Western Australia." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Matata (band)" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Matata''' was a prominent African rock and funk band that was formed in Nairobi during the 1960s.", "They released a number of singles and recorded two albums during the early to mid-1970s." ], [ "Background", "Matata was formed by Kenyan Musician John Nzenze.", "They started out as Air Fiesta Matata.", "Influenced by Stevie Wonder, The Beatles and South African kwela, they gained popularity with Kenya's younger generation.", "Along with the Ashantis and the Cavaliers, Air Fiesta Matata was one of the resident bands at Robbie Armstrong's Starlight club in Nairobi.", "This is where the group became recognized.", "They were later regarded as an Afro Funk bandSome of the group's members were refugees from Congo.", "The group's membership included Steel Beauttah on vocals and Gabriel Wamala on drums.", "One of Matata's members was exiled South African saxophonist Dudu Pukwana.The group won the Best Band in Africa Award in a competition organized by the BBC World Service in London.", "Finding international fame, the group also played to venues in the UK, US, France Germany, Norway and Switzerland." ], [ "Career", "===1960s===In 1968, they appeared at the All-African Music Festival in Algeria.", "There they were ranked as the third best band in Africa.", "In 1969 they stayed in Ethiopia for several months to perform for Emperor Haile Selassie.===1970s===Having won the BBC sponsored competition to find Africa's best band, the ensemble was invited to come to the UK and perform for the BBC.", "They also played some venues in London and ended up being managed by Pearl Connor.", "She got them work in the UK and Europe as well as a job as the opening act for Miles Davis.", "When they got back to London they signed up for a two-album deal with President Records.In 1972 their debut album ''Matata - Air Fiesta'' was released on President Records.In 1973 there were some issues that would have an impact on the band.", "with work permits running out they had to return to Kenya.", "Some members left due to not wanting to divide their time between Nairobi and the UK.", "At some stage, possibly 1974, former Foundations and future Sunburst member, Eric Allandale went with the group to Zambia.", "There they played for the Independence celebrations." ], [ "Later years", "Founding member John Nzenze died on 30 May, 2020 at age 80." ], [ "Line ups", "===1971 line up===* Steeleson Beauttah - vocals, bongos* Jacques Kalunga - vocals, drums, congas* Isaac Kisombe - lead guitar* Toby Kombo - lead guitar* John Otieno - rhythm guitar* Nashon Gandani - tenor sax * Patrice Oluma - vocals, bongo* Sammy Kagenda - bass* Gabby Wamala - drums* Anwar Richard - keyboard, vocals" ], [ "Discography", "+ Album Act Release Catalogue Year Notes Matata ''Air Fiesta'' President PTLS 1052 1972 Matata ''Independence'' President PTLS 1057 1974" ], [ "Further reading", "* President Records - Matata* ''Nation'', Saturday, June 06, 2020 - John Nzenze: A tribute to the last king of African twist By BILLIE ODIDI" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links" ] ]
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[ [ "Women's March for the Decriminalization of Abortion" ], [ "Introduction", "Women's March for the Decriminalization of AbortionThe '''Women's March for the Decriminalization of Abortion''' took place on 18 March 2017 in Luanda, Angola.", "The march was organized by a group of women from civil society, including several members of the Ondjango Feminista collective.", "The march began at 10:00 am at the Santa Ana Cemetery, in homage to the women who died because of clandestine abortions (unsafe abortions), and ended at 2:00 pm at Largo das Heroínas." ], [ "Context", "The organizers of the march considered unconstitutional the approval of the proposal for a Penal Code that criminalizes abortion, without any kind of exception, passed on 11 March 2017 in the National Assembly.", "In this proposal, the previous exceptions for abortion were eliminated (unviability of the fetus, pregnancies that put the mother's life at risk and pregnancies resulting from rape).", "The proposal called for the criminalization of abortion, stipulating a sentence of four to ten years.The march was supported by prominent figures such as Isabel dos Santos, Ana Paula Godinho, Aline Frazão, and Mihaela Webba." ], [ "See also", "* Abortion in Angola" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "École Pointe-au-Chien" ], [ "Introduction", "'''École Pointe-au-Chien''' is a public French immersion elementary school in Pointe-aux-Chenes, an unincorporated area in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.", "It has a Montegut postal address, but is not in the Montegut census-designated place.", "The Louisiana Legislature created the school, which is governed by a board of trustees appointed by various entities.The school teaches the French of France, Cajun French, and \"Indian French\", meaning the varieties of French spoken by indigenous communities in southern coastal Louisiana.", "This makes it the first school to teach the latter.The chief executive officer of Télé-Louisiane, Will McGrew, described it as the first such school in several categories: the first French immersion school in its respective parish, the first local French dialect immersion school, and the first French immersion school with a majority of students being Native Americans.", ", McGrew is the president of the appointed board of directors that operates the school." ], [ "History", "The school was established after the Terrebonne Parish School Board closed Pointe-aux-Chenes Elementary School.", "In that school, most students were Cajun and Native American; these students came from French-speaking households.The lawsuit prompted members of the Louisiana Legislature to consider authorizing a French immersion school.", "The bill to do so, HB 261 (Act 454), was filed by Tanner Magee, a Republican Party member from Houma.", "This bill set aside $3,000,000 to establish and fund the institution.", "The Louisiana House of Representatives approved that proposal, with all members voting in favor.", "John Bel Edwards, then Governor of Louisiana, also approved the proposal.The new school opened in 2023.Its initial location was in Bourg, in the Vision Christian Center.", "Christine Verdin became the first principal; she is enrolled in the Pointe-au-Chien Tribe and uses French as her mother language.Activists also created a proposal for a charter school, but the school district rejected the charter application.", "The rejection occurred on the day the Louisiana House voted to approve the proposal.The school had plans to relocate to the former Pointe-Aux-Chenes building, which needed renovations as the building had been affected by Hurricane Ida.", "In the meantime, it used a facility owned by the Knights of Columbus.", "The plans to move to the former public school were realized after the district sold the school building for one dollar to the Pointe-au-Chien Tribe.", "Bel Edwards attended the opening of the permanent facility of school, held in November 2023.In 2024, the enrollment was 9, with Native Americans being the majority." ], [ "Governance", "The school is operated by a board with 13 members, with the Consulate-General of France in New Orleans, Native American tribes, and state agencies of Louisiana appointing the board members.The only governing authority of the school is the appointed board.", "The Louisiana State Superintendent of Education has no direct say over the school, nor does any school district or any other educational authority." ], [ "Admissions", "The school gives preference in admissions to students who had been forced to move from their original residences due to Hurricane Ida, and to residents of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Isle de Jean Charles." ], [ "Curriculum", " the school administration intends to have formal coursework in local French dialects, but for the time being used informal methods of teaching local French dialects while using formal materials use the French of France; this was because at that time, there had not been any formal coursework developed in these French dialects." ], [ "References" ], [ "Further media", "* * * * - On an official YouTube channel" ], [ "External links", "* École Pointe-au-Chien" ] ]
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[ [ "James B. Gaston" ], [ "Introduction", "'''James Bostwick Gaston''' (October 25, 1893 – June 29, 1958) was an American businessman and politician from South Carolina.", "He was a president of the Greenville Spinners, and was known for being a Republican in South Carolina during the period of the Solid South." ], [ "Early life", "Gaston was born on October 25, 1893, in Gainesville, Georgia.", "He attended college at the University of Georgia, where he played baseball.", "He moved to Greenville, South Carolina, in 1942 and became manager of the Greenville Spinners." ], [ "Political career", "Gaston ran for office as a Republican in 1944 for the U.S. Senate, losing to Olin B. Johnston.", "He served as Greenville County Republican chairman.", "He would unsuccessfully run for the House in 1948, losing to Joseph R. Bryson." ], [ "Personal life", "He married his wife, Elizabeth Sligh Greneker, on December 24, 1923.He died on June 19, 1958, in Wilson, North Carolina, aged 64." ], [ "Electoral history", " Progressive Democratic Osceola E. McKaine 3,214 3.16% N/A Republican (Tolbert) B.L.", "Hendrix 141 0.14% N/A Democratic '''hold'''YearRepublicanVotes%DemocraticVotes%1948James B. Gaston8945.1%'''√ Joseph R. Bryson'''20,43994.9%" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Robbie Storey" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Robbie Storey''' (born 21 October 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the London Broncos in the Betfred Super League.He has previously played for Carcassonne XIII in the Elite One Championship, the Dewsbury Rams and Keighley Cougars in the Betfred Championship as well as previously playing for Doncaster in League 1." ], [ "Background", "Storey was born in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.", "He was in the Castleford Tigers academy system.", "He played rugby union as a winger for Hull Ionians." ], [ "Playing career", "===Carcassonne===Storey played for Carcassonne XIII in the Elite One Championship during the 2020–2021 season.===Dewsbury Rams===He joined the Dewsbury Rams ahead of the 2021 RFL Championship season.===Doncaster===Storey played for Doncaster in the 2022 RFL League 1 season.===Keighley Cougars===He played for the Keighley Cougars in the 2023 RFL Championship season.===London Broncos===Storey joined the London Broncos ahead of the 2024 Super League season." ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* London Broncos profile* Super League profile" ] ]
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[ [ "Pardi (lecturer)" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Pardi''' (born 5 November 1982) is an Indonesian lecturer and philanthropist.", "He worked as a lecturer at Faculty of Naval Engineering at Bengkalis State Polytechnic." ], [ "Early life", "Pardi was born on 5 November 1982 in Madiun, East Java.", "He graduated from SMA Negeri 1 Banyuasin and went to Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology majoring in naval engineering and graduated in 2008, and continued to earn his master's degree from the same university in 2011." ], [ "Personal life", "Pardi is married to Ika Indriyaswati, a teacher at MTS Negeri 1 Bengkalis.", "They had a son, Beryl Alfaeza Pardika, and two daughters, Aiko Adonia (b.", "19 October 2005), an accounting, and Aurora Noya Pardika." ], [ "Career", "Pardi started his career as a lecturer at Faculty of Naval Engineering at Bengkalis State Polytechnic in 2003, teaching about ship design and construction.", "On 11 October 2017, he took part in the Higher Education Lecturer Vocational Competency Retooling Scholarship Program implemented by the Marine Institute in Canada, majoring in marine, technics, and safety in marine.On 25 May 2019, Pardi along with Bengkalis State Polytechnic carried out outreach and service to the people in Berancah Village by providing them with teaching about fiberglass making.", "On 14 October 2019, he launched two fishing boats with a capacity of 2.5 Gross Tonage (GT) ordered from the Dumai City Fisheries Service and then providing material on making and maintaining fiberglass boats to the fishermen who received the boats.", "On 4 December 2020, Pardi donated three units of fishing vessels with a capacity of 3 Gross Tonage, engines and fishing aids to the Bengkalis Regency Fisheries Service.", "He also provided training on supervising machine installation and installation in the fishing boat building process.On 1 November 2022, Pardi donated fish drying oven to community enterprises in Kuala Alam village and developed a tool in the form of a fire tube oven with alternative fuel for drying fish.", "On 25 November 2023, he held a community service and training activities to repair wooden boats using a combination of fiberglass materials for boats belonging to the Penampi Village Joint Venture fishing group which were carried out at the Bengkalis State Polytechnic." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Jalalpur, Firozabad" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Jalalpur''' () is a village in Firozabad block of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.", "Located by the Yamuna river and just off the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, it is the site of a small forest reserve.", "As of 2011, it had a population of 5,478, in 851 households." ], [ "Geography and forest reserve", "Jalalpur is located by the bank of the Yamuna river and the Agra-Lucknow Expressway.", "The 2011 census recorded 34 hectares of forest cover on Jalalpur's village lands, which in total covered about 1,098 hectares.", "An additional 5-acre (about 2-hectare) \"micro-forest\" has since been planted on village lands by the riverbank.", "It began in 2018 as a one-acre area and had expanded to 5 acres by July 2019.Current tree species include pipal, banyan, neem, and lemon, as well as a few mango trees." ], [ "Demographics", "As of 2011, Jalalpur had a population of 5,478, in 851 households.", "This population was 55.8% male (3,057) and 44.2% female (2,421).", "The 0-6 age group numbered 875 (477 male and 398 female), making up 16.0% of the total population.", "676 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 12.3% of the total.The 1981 census recorded Jalalpur as having a population of 3,305 people (1,853 male and 1,452 female), in 533 households and 526 physical houses.The 1961 census recorded Jalalpur as comprising 8 hamlets, with a total population of 2,647 people (1,449 male and 1,198 female), in 443 households and 315 physical houses.", "The area of the village was given as 2,730 acres and it had a post office and medical practitioner at that point." ], [ "Infrastructure", "As of 2011, Jalalpur had 2 primary schools and 1 primary health centre.", "Drinking water was provided by tap, hand pump, and tube well/borehole; there were no public toilets.", "The village had a sub post office but no public library; there was at least some access to electricity for residential and agricultural (but not commercial) purposes.", "Streets were made of both ''kachcha'' and ''pakka'' materials." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "2024 Pan Am Male & Female Badminton Cup" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''2024 Pan Am Male & Female Badminton Cup''' was a continental badminton championships tournament to crown the best men's and women's team for the Americas.", "It was held in São Paulo, Brazil from 15 to 18 February 2024." ], [ "Medalists", " Men's team Women's team ===Medal table===" ], [ "Squads" ], [ "Tournament", "The team event of 2024 Pan Am Badminton Championships officially named Pan Am M&F Cup 2024, is a continental qualification tournament of 2024 Thomas & Uber Cup, and also to crown the best men's and women's badminton team in Pan America.", "This event was organized by Badminton Pan America and the Brazil Badminton Confederation.=== Venue ===*The team event is being held at Centro Paralímpico Brasileiro in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.=== Seeds ===* Men's team####* Women's team##=== Draw ===The draw was held on 14 February 2024 at Centro Paralímpico Brasileiro in São Paulo, Brazil during the Team Managers meeting.", "Both the men's team and the women's team group stage consists of two groups.", "A total of 14 teams, consisting of 8 men's teams and 6 women's teams entered the tournament.", "Jamaica and the Cayman Islands withdrew from the tournament.", "* Men's teamGroup AGroup B* Women's teamGroup AGroup B" ], [ "Male Cup", "=== Group stage ======= Group A ======== Group B ====" ], [ "Female Cup" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* Tournament link: team results" ] ]
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[ [ "Mating press" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Mating press''' is a sex position that usually consists of the man furiously thrusting downwards towards the women, often holding her legs down or around the head.", "While the act has been practiced countries, it is mainly associated with Japanese sex culture where the term was created and the act was popularized." ], [ "Etymology", "The name is derived from the Japanese word which is made up of ''tanetsuke'' (種付け), which means \"mating\", and ''puresu'' (プレス) which is the English word \"press\".", "The word was first coined by mangaka Takatsu Keita." ], [ "Practice", "The act has been performed in some shape and form in various countries throughout history although without a name.", "Since then, the act and name have been associated with Japan and credited with popularizing the act.", "The name and term have become popular outside of Japan thanks in part to the popularity of hentai and Japanese pornography.", "The term was only mainly used in pornographic manga and eventually expanded to real pornography.", "The term was mainly used as an online meme outside of Japan but eventually became to be used more often in outside pornographic industries too." ], [ "See also", "*Woman on top*Pornography in Japan" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Sigbjørn Framnes" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Sigbjørn Framnes''' (born 20 March 1965) is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party.He was elected as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Hordaland for the terms 2013–2017, 2017–2021 and 2021–2025.In 2023 he became mayor of Stord municipality, and is a member of Hordaland county council." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Zhang Miaoyi" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Zhang Miaoyi''' (, born 13 September 1998), is a Chinese actress.", "She is best known for her role in the drama ''When I Fly Towards You'' which gave her recognition internationally." ], [ "Early life", "Zhang Miaoyi was born in Pinghu City, Zhejiang Province on September 13, 1998.In the sixth grade of primary school, Zhang Miaoyi went to Beijing to go to school.", "In 2017, after graduating from high school, she was admitted to the performance major of Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts." ], [ "Filmography", "=== Film ===+YearEnglish TitleChinese TitleRoleNotes2018The Story of the Stone红楼梦Lin Dai Yu=== Television Series ===+YearEnglish TitleChinese TitleRoleNotes2021Crossroad Bistro北辙南辕Drama actressOut of the Dream梦见狮子Meng Ru Shen JiMarvelous Women当家主母Ji Xiang2022Please Don't Spoil Me 拜托了!别宠我Yan Yi YiPlease Don't Spoil Me Season 2 Yan Yi YiPlease Don't Spoil Me Season 3 Yan Yi YiLet's Meet Now 见面吧就现在Fu Tian2023Please Don't Spoil Me Season 4 拜托了!别宠我Yan Yi YiPlease Don't Spoil Me Season 5 Yan Yi YiHi Producer正好遇见你Qiu Tai's granddaughterWhen I Fly Towards You當我飛奔向你Su Zai ZaiExclusive Fairytale独家童话Xiao TuBack to Seventeen 我回到十七岁的理由Zhong Xiao Xiao2024Sweet Trap 甜甜的陷阱Li Nai" ], [ "Awards", "+DateAward CeremonyCategoryResultNotes20239th Wenrong Award for PotentialYoung Actor of the YearWin" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* *" ] ]
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[ [ "Isaak Mendelevich" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Isaak Abramovich Mendelevich''' (; — 9 September 1952) was a Soviet realist sculptor who made many statues of famous Soviet politicians, artists, and military figures." ], [ "Biography", "Mendelevich was born on to a Jewish family in Moscow.", "In Russia, he studied under the famous sculptors Konstantin Krakht and Anna Golubkina.", "He then went to Paris to study sculpting from 1909 to 1911.He returned to Moscow in 1911.He was a member of the Association of Artists of Revolutionary Russia.", "After the October Revolution he participated in the project for development of Soviet sculpture art and worked on a sculpture of Victor Hugo.He made sculptures depicting many famous people of the Soviet Union, including Vladimir Lenin, Mikhail Frunze, Yakov Sverdlov, Alexander Pushkin, Maxim Gorky, Sergo Ordzhonikidze, Mikhail Lermontov, Sergey Chaplygin, Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko, Mikhail Tarkhanov, Akaki Khorava, Ivan Moskvin, Prov Sadovsky, Valery Chkalov, Mikhail Gromov, and Vladimir Lavrinenkov.He was awarded the Stalin Prize in 1942 for his statue of Hero of the Soviet Union pilot Valery Chkalov.He died in Moscow on 9 September 1952." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "The Highest Command" ], [ "Introduction", "'''''The Highest Command''''' is an Australian radio play by Maxwell Dunn.", "It was set in China.The play was popular and later recorded again in Hobart in 1938 and performed again in 1940 and 1945." ], [ "Premise", "\"If you should visit China, and should go to a certain little town, perched, after the fashion of Chinese towns, high on a hillock, in the province of Ho Nan, you might be fortunate enough to meet an old man.", "He is the Marquis Kai Lung.", "\"." ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* The Highest Command at Ausstage" ] ]
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[ [ "Stig Abrahamsen" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Stig Atle Abrahamsen''' (born 27 March 1987) is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party.Abrahamsen hails from Strusshamn.", "He first became a deouty member of Askøy municipal council in the 2007 Norwegian local elections, aged 20.He was a member from 2011 and re-elected on three straight occasions; from 2023 he was also a member of Hordaland county council.", "He was elected as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Hordaland for the terms 2017–2021 and 2021–2025." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "NAURA Technology Group" ], [ "Introduction", "'''NAURA Technology Group''' (Naura; ) is a partially state-owned publicly listed Chinese company that manufactures semiconductor chip production equipment.", "It is currently the largest semiconductor equipment manufacturer in China." ], [ "History", "In September 2001, Beijing Electronics Holdings, a government SASAC initiated the establishment of Beijing Sevenstar Electronics (Sevenstar Electronics).On 16 March 2010, the company held its initial public offering on the ChiNext of Shenzhen Stock Exchange.", "It was the biggest gainer for mainland China stocks on that day where its initial price of 33 yuan per share jumped 79% percent to 59 yuan.In 2016, Sevenstar Electronics acquired Beijing North Microelectronics (NMC) from its parent, Beijing Electronics Holdings.", "NMC specialized in Silicon etching and Physical vapor deposition (PVD) equipement.", "On 24 February 2017, after the company restructured following its acquisition, it was renamed to NAURA Technology Group.In January 2018, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) approved Naura's purchase of Akrion Systems, a Pennsylvania-based rival that was a supplier of advanced wafer surface preparation technology.", "This was the first takeover of an American company by a Chinese one that was approved since Donald Trump became President of the United States.", "Prior to that the Trump administration had blocked all Chinese acquisitions of US target companies as a result of the China–United States trade war.In October 2022, Naura told its American employees in China to stop taking part in R&D activities to comply with the United States New Export Controls on Advanced Computing and Semiconductors to China.", "Naura stated its subsidiary, Beijing Naura Magnetoelectric Technology was on the Bureau of Industry and Security unverified list although it accounted for only 0.5% of the company's annual revenue.", "Its share price dropped 20% that week.", "A week later, US trade officials from American embassy in Beijing held talks with executives of Naura.In December 2022, Beijing Naura Magnetoelectric Technology was removed from the Bureau of Industry and Security unverified list after their bona fides were able to be verified.In February 2023, Yangtze Memory Technologies reduced its equipment purchase orders by 70% from Naura.", "The cancellation orders stated in October 2022 which was around the same time the US export controls came into effect.In January 2024, Naura stated it expected its 2023 revenue to increase by around half from a year earlier as its technology developments allowed it fulfil local demands and gain a greater market share in the country.In February 2024, Bloomberg News reported that Naura was one of the top investment picks among Wall Street firms such as Barclays and Sanford C. Bernstein.", "A company comparable to Applied Materials, it would be able to fulfill local market demands in China and fill the void left by foreign firms being unable to continue doing business due to geopolitical restrictions." ], [ "Business lines", "Naura has four business lines:* Semiconductors (plasma etching, PVD, CVD , oxidation/diffusion, cleaning system, and annealing)* Vacuum technology (heat treatment, crystal growth and magnetic material)* Lithium battery equipment * Precision components (resistors, capacitors, crystal devices, and module power supplies)" ], [ "See also", "*Semiconductor industry in China*Applied Materials" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "*" ] ]
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[ [ "Samuel Ode" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Samuel Ode''' (born 7 November 1968, Gboko, Benue State) is a lawyer, educator and politician who had served as the deputy governor of Benue State since 2023.Ode is a native of Edikwu, Benue State.", "He was the tenth child out of fifteen children of late Christopher Ikwue Ode of Idoma descent, a retired Nigerian soldier and colonel in 1982 and the mother, late Helen Mzamber of Tiv descent, a trained nurse." ], [ "Early life and education", "Ode had his primary education at NKST Primary School, Gboko from 1974 to 1980.He went to Wesley High School, Otukpo and got his General Certificate of Education in 1985.Afterwards, he proceeded to Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo where he had his degree in law in 1987.In 1993, he moved to Plateau State and for admitted into the University of Jos, where he got his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts.", "Subsequently, he had other degrees from the University of Abuja including; LL.B.", "in public and international law education in 2007, 2009, and 2015.Others were; master's degree in public administration, media arts, and an respectively.", "In 2017, He did his yearly service at Nigerian Law School, Abuja and was called to bar in 2019.He is currently a Ph.D. student in international law and diplomacy at the University of Johannesburg." ], [ "Political career", "Ode became a politician with his first appearance as the elected Benue state secretary of the National Democratic Party in 2002.In 2005, Ode was appointed the Special Assistant to the Governor George Akume until he became the caretaker Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area.He was also appointed the special adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to the Governor of Benue State by Gabriel Suswam.He later became the Minister of State of Niger Delta Affairs, appointed by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.", "He was also appointed the Nigerian presidential liaison to Abdoulaye Wade, the then president of Senegal during the 39th ECOWAS summit for African Heads of State and Government.", "He was a governorship candidate for the 2015 election in the state." ], [ "Membership and fellowship", "* Fellow of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies* Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)* Commonwealth Association of Public Administration and Management* Nigerian-Trinidad Chamber* IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja" ], [ "Awards and honours", "* 2008: Global Training Consulting in London, United Kingdom award of excellence* 2009: UNESCO Award of Honour for Youth Development in 2009* 2010: Honorary award from Idoma National Forum* 2010: The Young Achiever of the Year Award by Sardauna Magazine* 2017: National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies award of excellence* 2023: Wesley University, Ondo state Honorary award" ], [ "Deputy governorship position", "In 2018, Ode was selected for the deputy governorship of the running mate of the APC gubernatorial flag bearer, Barr.", "Emmanuel Jime in Benue State.In 2022, he was a candidate for governorship in the primary which he lost as the runner up to Alia.", "He later was appointed the running mate of the APC candidate for governorship, Hyacinth Iormem Alia for the 2023 general election in Benue State.", "Although, the Zone C APC elders of Benue South Senatorial District rejected his declaration as the governorship elect and denied the nomination by issuing a statement rejecting the reported choice of Ode as the running mate of Fr Alia.", "In 2023, He was declared the deputy governor of Benue State and was sworn in in May, 2023." ], [ "Personal life", "Ode got married to Christie Sam-Ode (née Ada) and had eight children." ], [ "Electoral controversy", "Titus Uba, an aspirant of the Governor of Benue State for People's Democratic Party in 2023 alleged that Ode presented a manipulated certificate to INEC.", "He stated it was in opposition to the Section 182(1)(j) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.Titus also said that the running mate for governorship of Ode, Hyacinth Alia's name was presented less than 180 days before the election date, and that of Ode wasn't presented after the re-run of the primary election.", "However, all his petitions were dismissed with the reason according to Justice Ibrahim Karaye as \"pre statute-barred.", "\"In another ruling by Justice Onyekachi Aja Otisi, he said, \"The appellant failed to prove the allegation of forgery beyond reasonable doubt.\"" ], [ "Other ventures", "He is also the chairman of the organising committee of Benue International Investment Summit.", "He had also served as the Chairman of Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority." ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* Campaign website" ] ]
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[ [ "Aase Marthe Horrigmo" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Aase Marthe Johansen Horrigmo''' (born 11 July 1982) is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.Horrigmo hails from Vennesla.", "She moved to Kristiansand where she was a local politician as well as adviser to mayor Harald Furre.", "In 2018, she joined Solberg's Cabinet as a State Secretary for Monica Mæland in the Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation.", "In January 2020, Horrigmo changed to being State Secretary for Henrik Asheim in the Ministry of Education and Research.", "Solberg's Cabinet fell in 2021.Horrigmo was elected as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Vest-Agder for the term 2021–2025.Outside of politics, she took the PhD in political science at the University of Oslo in 2012 with the thesis ''Cultural connections.", "Culture as a tool for regional development in Nordic local and regional governments''.", "In May 2022 she was named as the new director of travel in Innovation Norway." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Radio (Belgium)" ], [ "Introduction", "'''''Radio''''' was a monthly amateur radio magazine which was published in Flanders, Belgium, from 1923 to 1940.Its subtitle was Algemeen maandschrift voor radio, telegrafie en telefonie ()." ], [ "History and profile", "''Radio'' was first published in July 1923.Its founder was Juliaan Vandepitte who also edited and published articles in the magazine until his death in May 1928.The stated aim of the magazine was to expand the knowledge about the radio science in Flanders.", "It came out monthly.", "The contributors of the magazine were mostly radio amateurs.", "Father Leopold Vandepitte published articles in the magazine.", "''Radio'' folded in May 1940." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "2024 FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''2024 FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship''' was the 19th edition of the competition.", "It was held at Bangalore, India.", "The tournament took place from December 2024.Starting from 2024, the qualification for the Club World Championships will be as follows: two places per continent for Europe, Asia, and South America; one place for Africa; and finally, a club from the host nation will be granted a place.", "This change aims to ensure the fair representation from different continents and provides an opportunity for the host country to participate in the tournament.SlotsQualified as1Host club2CEV Champions League - WinnerCEV Champions League - Runner-up2CSV Club Championship - WinnerCSV Club Championship - Runner-up2AVC Club Championship - WinnerAVC Club Championship - Runner-up1CAVB Club Championship - WinnerTotal: 8" ], [ "Qualification", "+ Team (Confederation) Qualified as TBA (AVC) Hosts Sada Cruzeiro Vôlei (CSV) 2024 South American champions Ciudad Vóley (CSV) 2024 South American runners-up TBA (CEV) 2024 European champions TBA (CEV) 2024 European runners-up TBA (AVC) 2024 Asian champions TBA (AVC) 2024 Asian runners-up TBA (CAVB) 2024 African champions" ], [ "See also", "* 2024 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "*" ] ]
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[ [ "Loneliness epidemic" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''loneliness epidemic''' is an ongoing trend of loneliness and social isolation experienced by people in the United States and across the globe.", "The uptick began in the 2010s and was exacerbated by the isolating effects of social distancing, stay-at-home orders, and deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.In May 2023, the U.S.", "Surgeon General Vivek Murthy published an United States Department of Health and Human Services advisory on the impact of the epidemic of loneliness and isolation in the United States.", "The report likened the dangers of loneliness to other public health threats such as smoking and obesity.", "In November 2023, the World Health Organization declared loneliness a \"global public health concern\" and launched an international commission to study the problem." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Allaqa" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Allaqa''' (died in 998) was an Arab sailor who led a revolt against the rule of the Fatimid Caliphate between 997 and 998.Allaqa was an Arab sailor who instigated an uprising against the Fatimid Caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah in Tyre in 997/998.He had the Tyrians on his side and even minted his own coins.", "He sought support from the Byzantine Emperor Basil II and at the same time promised to hand over the city if he emerged victorious; the emperor agreed and sent a squadron to support him.", "On the other hand, Fatimid commanders Abdallah al-Husayn ibn Nasr al-Dawla and Yaqut approached from Egypt with an army and a fleet to besiege Tyre.", "They were reinforced by troops sent by the caliph under the command of Jaysh ibn al-Samsama, who was actually heading to Damascus to suppress a revolt that had broken out there but turned towards Tyre to support the siege of the city.On June 13, 998, the Fatimids conquered the city.", "The Arab historian Yahya of Antioch records that the Fatimids captured a Byzantine ship and its crew, which consisted of two hundred men, and killed them all.", "Allaqa was captured and taken to Cairo with a large number of his followers, where they were flayed alive and then crucified." ], [ "References", "=== Bibliography ===* *" ] ]
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[ [ "1848–49 Colombian presidential election" ], [ "Introduction", "Presidential elections were held in the Republic of New Granada in 1848 and 1849.Members of the electoral college were elected in 1848 and subsequently convened to elect the president in March 1849.The Liberal José Hilario López was elected president with the support of the artisans and their Democratic society clubs, also taking advantage of the divisions among the Conservatives." ], [ "Results", "===Electoral college======By Congress===As no candidate received a majority of the electoral college vote, the president was to be elected by members of Congress from the top-three candidates in the electoral college votes, López, Gori and Cuervo, with a candidate requiring 43 votes to be elected.", "In a tight and controversial election, under pressure from an armed mob in the streets, López received the required 43 votes in the fourth round and was elected.CandidateFirst roundSecond roundThird roundFourth roundVotes%Votes%Votes%Votes%José Hilario López3744.054047.624250.004553.57Rufino Cuervo3744.054148.813946.433946.431011.90 Blank votes00.0022.3833.5700.00Total84100.0081100.0084100.0084100.00Source: Historia electoral colombiana, Banrepcultural" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Crime and Punishment (radio play)" ], [ "Introduction", "'''''Crime and Punishment''''' is a 1947 Australian radio play based on the novel ''Crime and Punishment'' by Fyodor Dostoevsky.", "Adapted by Richard Lane, it was called one of the best radio plays presented by the Macquarie Network, owing in part to Finch's reputation as a radio actor at the time.It was one of a series of radio plays Finch appeared in around this time adapted from Russian novels other being ''Such Men are Dangerous'' and ''Redemption''.", "''Smithy's Weekly'' called it \"another of those deplorable potted-classics which commercial radio caterers occasionally dish up as a change from our daily serve of popular slops.", "\"''The Argus'' called it \"one of radio's most stirring dramas\".Co star Max Osbiston recalled \"I'll never forget either the feeling Peter exuded and the vibrations that came from that gaunt personality... You forgot it was a radio play or in fact a play of any kind.", "Here was a cathartic confession coming from a man haunted all these years by this double murder.\"" ], [ "Cast", "*Peter Finch*Lloyd Lamble*Max Osbiston*Lyndall Barbour" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Whiteout Peak" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Whiteout Peak''' is a mountain summit in the U.S. state of Alaska." ], [ "Description", "Whiteout Peak is located east of Anchorage in the Chugach Mountains and Chugach State Park.", "It ranks as the 12th-highest peak within the park.", "Precipitation runoff and glacial meltwater from the mountain drains north to Knik Arm via the Knik River and the Eagle River.", "Although modest in elevation, relief is significant as the summit rises over 3,600 feet (1,097 m) above the Eagle Glacier in .", "The landform's descriptive name was applied in 1963 by members of the Mountaineering Club of Alaska as it pertains to the usual surface weather conditions experienced by mountaineers in the area.", "A whiteout is an opaque diffusion of sky and snow.", "The mountain's toponym was officially adopted in 1964 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.", "The first ascent of the summit was made May 28, 1967, by Bill Hauser, Kyle Atkins, Gordon Reese, Dr. Charles Munns, and Dr. Ward Hubert." ], [ "Climate", "Based on the Köppen climate classification, Whiteout Peak is located in a tundra climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.", "Weather systems coming off the Gulf of Alaska are forced upwards by the Chugach Mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall.", "Winter temperatures can drop below −10 °F with wind chill factors below −20 °F.", "This climate supports the Whiteout and Eagle glaciers surrounding the peak.", "The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for climbing or viewing this peak." ], [ "See also", "*Geography of Alaska" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* Weather forecast: Whiteout Peak" ] ]
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[ [ "Peter Doherty: Stranger in My Own Skin" ], [ "Introduction", "'''''Peter Doherty: Stranger in My Own Skin''''' is a 2023 biographical documentary film about Pete Doherty, directed by his now-wife Katia deVidas." ], [ "Plot", "\"It tells the very intimate story of Doherty's addictions over the decades, using personal, unflinching footage that has been accumulating since 2006.\"" ], [ "Cast", "*Pete Doherty" ], [ "Release", "''Peter Doherty: Stranger in My Own Skin'' premiered at the 2023 Zurich Film Festival.", "It was released on 9 November 2023 in UK cinemas, and on 16 November in Australia." ], [ "Reception", "The film has an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.", "Reviewing the film in ''The Guardian'', Peter Bradshaw wrote that it \"is unsparing in showing his struggles with drug addiction but shies away from other personal stories\".", "Daniel Dylan Wray wrote at ''The Quietus'' that \"It's using the documentary format as a means of executing subtle PR work, to present an image of a man under the guise of a warts-and-all film, all the while carefully controlling exactly what is revealed\"." ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "**" ] ]
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[ [ "Mary Reibey (radio play)" ], [ "Introduction", "'''''Mary Reibey''''' was a 1947 Australian radio drama by Dymphna Cusack about the convict Mary Reibey.", "It aired as an episode of ''Lux Radio Theatre''.The play was bought by Lux after having been intered in a 1946 radio playwriting competition.", "(Others included \"A Golden Legacy\" about William Farrer and \"Castle Hill\".)", "It was presented to commemorate the eighth anniversay of ''Lux'' and producer Harry Dearth arranged for a special introduction from Hollywood by Ron Randell.Cusack had written a chapter on Reibey for the 1938 book ''The Peaceful Army''.", "''Thee Herald'' said star Catherine Duncan gave \"one of the best performances of her radio career, with a deft interpretation of the clever ex-convict.", "\"The play is not to be confused with the Rex Rienits radio play about Mary Reibey, ''Fulfilment''." ], [ "Premise", "\"In 1792, 15-ycear-old Mary Haydock was convicted and deported from England to Australia for having stolen a ride on a pony.", "Pardoned by Governor Phillip, she married a young officer, Thomas Reiby.", "Her remarkable business sense and forcetul personality brought her success in many buoiness ventures.\"" ], [ "Cast of 1948 Production", "*Catherine Duncan as Mary Reibey*John Tate as Thomas Reibey*Nancye Stewart as Carrie, the servant*Reginald Collins as Simeon Lord" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Jasmine Jones" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Jasmine Jones''' (born 30 November 2001) is an American track and field athlete.", "She was runner-up in the 60m hurdles at the US national championships in 2024." ], [ "Early life", "Jones attended school at Burke County High School in Waynesboro, Georgia.", "She also attended Greater Atlanta Christian School and won a national age-group title, over 400m hurdles, in 2016.She was named the Georgia female track and field athlete of the year in 2019." ], [ "Career", "Jones ran track at college for USC Trojans with whom she claimed an NCAA Outdoors title in the 4x100m relay in her freshman year of 2021.The following year, she was runner-up in the NCAA Outdoors 100m hurdles in a personal best time of 12.66 seconds.Jones finished as runner-up in the 60m hurdles at the US National Indoors Championships in New Mexico in February 2024, running a personal best time of 7.82 seconds." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Frédéric Torossian" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Frédéric Torossian''' (born 15 May 1966) is a French former rugby union international.Torossian, son of rugby coach Antranik Torossian, was born in Auch in southwestern France.Capped once for France, Torossian was the scrum-half in a Test match against Romania at Bucharest's Dinamo Stadium in 1997, playing the first 66 minutes before being substituted.", "France won by 31 points.Torossian was Man of the Match in Section Paloise's winning 1999–2000 European Challenge Cup final team." ], [ "See also", "*List of France national rugby union players" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "*" ] ]
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[ [ "Redemption (radio play)" ], [ "Introduction", "'''''Redemption''''' is a 1947 Australian radio play based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy.", "It starred Peter Finch whose performance earned him the 1947 Macqarie Award for the Best Performance by a Male Actor on Radio.", "(Finch had also won this award the previous year.", ")The play was originally known as ''The Living Corpses''.It was one of a series of radio plays Finch appeared in around this time adapted from Russian novels other being ''Such Men are Dangerous'' and ''Crime and Punishment''.Reviewing a repeat in 1950 the Brisbane ''Sunday Mail'' said \"It might just as well have been Donald Ducks'houseparty for all the conviction it carried.", "The main artery must have been severed when they were cutting it up for radio.\"" ], [ "Premise", "\"Unhappy marriages and their dissolution are an ever-present problem in society.", "The religious and legalconditions in 19th Century Russia made divorce even more tragic than if.", "is today, as will be demonstrated by this play.", "The central character, Fedya Protasov, is an idealist and cannot con form to conventional life.", "He is separated from his wife and drifts into a life of weakness, drunkenness and dissipation.\"" ], [ "Cast", "*Peter Finch*Aileen Britton*Hilda Scurr*Nigel Lovell*Lyn Murphy*Betty Lucas*Tom Farley, *Harry Howlett." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "2024 European Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 125 kg" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''men's freestyle 125 kg''' was a competition featured at the 2024 European Wrestling Championships, held in Bucharest, Romania on February 17 and 18." ], [ "Medalists", "'''Gold''''''Silver''''''Bronze'''" ], [ "Results", "; Legend* '''F''' — Won by fall===Repechage===" ], [ "Final standing", "RankAthlete5 Dzianis Khramiankou 57 Alikhan Zhabrailov 8910111213141516" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* Draw" ] ]
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[ [ "Cigniti" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Cigniti''' is an AI & IP-led Digital Engineering Services company, headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana.Cigniti is a listed company in National Stock Exchange () and Bombay Stock Exchange ().The company employs around 4,200+ people across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, the Czech Republic, South Africa, and Singapore." ], [ "History", "In 1998, Chakkilam Infotech Ltd., an IT and software services company was founded by C V Subramanyam.", "Cigniti Inc. was bought by the company in September 2011.In 2012, the company signs a multi-year contract with one of the world's top robotics and toy manufacturers.The company signs a long-term contract with a provider of business intelligence and performance management solutions for the hospitality industry.", "The US-based testing company Gallop Solutions Inc. was purchased by the company in May 2013.In 2016, Cigniti Inc. USA and Gallop Solutions Inc. USA, two fully owned subsidiaries, merged to form Cigniti Technologies Inc.The business expands its activities in the UK in 2014 when it opens an office in London.", "In 2015, the CMMI Institute rated the organization at Level 5 of the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI).In January 2023, Cigniti partnered with Lambda Test, a continuous quality testing cloud platform." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Space One" ], [ "Introduction", "ja:スペースワン, or '''Space One''', is a Japanese private spaceflight company aiming to develop and eventually operate a launch vehicle for small satellites.", "Founded by investments from Canon Electronics, IHI Aerospace, Shimizu Corporation and the Development Bank of Japan in July 2018, it is an orbital launch service provider company developing and planning to operate the KAIROS orbital launch vehicle for small satellite launches from March 2024." ], [ "Rockets" ], [ "Launch site", "The company has constructed a launch site for KAIROS, named '''Space Port Kii''', in Kushimoto, Wakayama, Japan between 2019 and 2021.The launch site provides access to various orbit inclinations." ], [ "See also", "* Interstellar Technologies, another private orbital launch services provider in Japan" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* Official Website (in English)" ] ]
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[ [ "Bandsmen's Memorial Rotunda" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''Bandsmen's Memorial Rotunda''' is a memorial bandstand in Hagley Park, Christchurch.", "Built in 1926 to commemorate armed forces bandsmen that died during World War I, the rotunda is on the south-side of the Avon River / Ōtākaro, opposite the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and close to Christchurch Hospital." ], [ "History", "Prior to World War I, there had been some money raised to form a brass band in Addington.", "However, the outbreak of war interrupted these plans, and in 1920 the money raised was instead put forward for the establishment of a memorial to bandsmen killed in the war.", "A band rotunda had been suggested as early as 1917 to provide a place for public music performances in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, and this was seen as an appropriate memorial.", "Fundraising for the rotunda took over five years, and in 1923 it was believed the total required was £NZ700.A major reason for the delay was the desire of the organising committee to build it in the \"ideal\" place, which they considered to be the Archery Lawn in the centre of the gardens.", "In 1924, possibly in an attempt to speed up the process, a location on the banks of the Avon River between Colombo and Manchester streets was made available, with the Christchurch City Council setting aside £NZ400 to build a municipal band rotunda.", "It was suggested that the memorial rotunda project should be moved to this location, so that the funds could be combined to build a grander structure.", "The organising committee apparently declined the offer, and the site was later used for the Edmond's Band Rotunda.The rotunda was designed by Sidney and Alfred Luttrell and constructed by the Rennell Brothers.", "The roof is supported by Doric columns.", "The design was intended to include a dome on the roof, which was never built.In November 1925 the ceremony to lay the foundation stone was held, despite the rotunda being mostly complete by that stage.", "The rotunda was officially opened on 19 September 1926 at a ceremony led by Heaton Rhodes.The columns were replaced in the 1990s due to extensive water damage.", "The structure sustained significant damage in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, but was subsequently restored." ], [ "Gallery" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Al M. Niles, Jr" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Al M. Niles Jr.''' (born 1975) is a United States Army Colonel who is a decorated aviator and served as a wing commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 for Task Force Warfighter." ], [ "Career", "Niles received his commission in 1997 through Army ROTC at Tuskegee University where he became an Army aviator.", "His operational assignments included the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment at Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia; Camp Humphreys in Korea; Fort Wainwright in Alaska; and Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.", "He has operated as an Airspace Command and Control Officer, Flight Operations Officer, and Maintenance Test Pilot for the CH-47D (Chinook).", "During Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005, he was a Task Force Warfighter commander.", "He is qualified in the CH-47D Chinook, OH-58 A/C, and TH-67 (Bell 206).", "He's deployed to combat and operational support details with conventional and special operations troops to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Bahrain, Kosovo, Kuwait, and Qatar." ], [ "Education", "*B.S, Mechanical Engineering from Tuskegee University*M.S, Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University*M.S, Aviation Safety from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University*M.S, Acquisition Management from Florida Institute of Technology*M.S, Strategic Studies Army War College" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "2024 European Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 92 kg" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''men's freestyle 92 kg''' is a competition featured at the 2024 European Wrestling Championships, and will be held in Bucharest, Romania on February 17 and 18." ], [ "Medalists", "'''Gold''''''Silver''''''Bronze'''" ], [ "Results", "; Legend* '''F''' — Won by fall===Final======Top half======Bottom half======Repechage===" ], [ "Final standing", "RankAthlete Magomed Kurbanov 5578 Yaraslau Iadkouski 91011121314151617" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* Draw" ] ]
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[ [ "Valentin Serebe" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Valentin Yacabo Serebe''' (born 12 December 2002) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga I club CFR Cluj." ], [ "Club career", "In August 2023, Valentin signed with CFR Cluj and was immediately loaned to CSU Alba Iulia, but after a good performances where he scored 7 goals, he was recalled to CFR Cluj in January 2024.He made his debut for CFR Cluj on 21 January 2022, in a 0–1 Liga I losss to FC Botosani." ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* *" ] ]
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[ [ "David Dantiacq" ], [ "Introduction", "'''David Franck Emmanuel Dantiacq''' (born 10 January 1970) is a French former rugby union international.Born in Paris, Dantiacq was capped once by France, as the centre partner of Christophe Lamaison in a win over Romania at Bucharest's Dinamo Stadium in 1997.He was one of three Section Paloise players to debut.", "Later in 1997, Dantiacq represented the French Barbarians against the touring Springboks, which the home side won.Dantiacq played for English club the Northampton Saints in the 1998–99 season.", "He returned to Paloise afterwards and featured in the club's 1999–2000 European Challenge Cup win over Castres Olympique." ], [ "See also", "*List of France national rugby union players" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "*" ] ]
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[ [ "Provisional Municipality of Venice" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''Provisional Municipality of Venice''' () was a provisional republican regime set up by the First French Republic after the Fall of the Republic of Venice and the occupation of Venice itself by French troops on 16 May 1797.Its territory encompassed the parts of Veneto that had belonged to the Venetian Terraferma.", "The Provisional Municipality lasted for the duration of the French occupation, until the arrival of Austrian troops on 18 January 1798, in accordance with the Treaty of Campo Formio, and the annexation of the Veneto as the Venetian Province of the Habsburg empire." ], [ "References" ], [ "Sources", "* * *" ] ]
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[ [ "Mally Burjam-Borga" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Amalia Henrietta \"Mally\" Burjam-Borga''' (born in Vyborg, May 17, 1874 – died in Vyborg, May 16, 1919) was a Finnish opera singer, known for her mezzo-soprano roles." ], [ "Biography", "Mally Burjam-Borga was born in Vyborg (now Russia) on May 17, 1874.She was the daughter of Wilhelm Johan Burjam and Ludovica Adelaide Eugenie Waeytens, and the granddaughter of opera director Johann Burjam (1804–1879)." ], [ "Career", "Initially, Mally Burjam-Borga studied singing in Finland, and later received instruction from the renowned German soprano Lilli Lehmann.", "Starting in 1905, Mally Burjam-Borga performed at the Théâtre national de l'Opéra-Comique in Paris, also known as Salle Favart, and also appeared in operas in Monte Carlo and Nice.", "Besides Finland, she held her own concerts in Germany and Austria, with performances in cities such as Berlin, Munich, and Wiesbaden.Mally Burjam-Borga was particularly renowned for her numerous roles in Wagner operas, often playing the role of Fricka in ''Der Ring des Nibelungen''.", "She also portrayed Laura in ''La Gioconda'' and Maddalena in Verdi's ''Rigoletto''." ], [ "Literature", "Hillila, R.E., Hong, B.B., ''Historical Dictionary of the Music and Musicians of Finland''.", "Greenwood Press: Westport-London.", ", 1997.Kutsch, K.J.", "& Riemens, L., ''Großes Sängerlexikon, Volume 4'', p. 511.De Gruyter, , 2004." ], [ "Sources, notes, and/or references" ] ]
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[ [ "Imitation of War" ], [ "Introduction", "'''''Imitation of War''''' is the fifth studio album by American musician Kayla Cohen under the pseudonym Itasca, released on February 9, 2024, through Paradise of Bachelors.", "Cohen produced the album with Robbie Cody.", "It received positive reviews from critics." ], [ "Critical reception", "''Imitation of War'' received a score of 78 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on four critics' reviews, indicating \"generally favorable\" reception.", "''Uncut'' felt that \"switching guitars opens her songs up considerably, but Cohen maintains the intimacy and intelligence that have always been her signature\".", "Reviewing the album for ''Pitchfork'', Mitch Therieau called it \"conversant in a certain language of post-punk, dual-guitar rock—that of, say, Television or Pavement—but whose animating spirit lies somewhere else entirely.", "Over a suite of patient songs that don't so much stretch out as tunnel inward, Cohen and her band render richly textured guitar-rock dreamscapes that nonetheless feel grounded and immediate.", "\"Marcy Donelson of AllMusic wrote that ''Imitation of War'' \"finds Itasca taking the band's sound a step further by plugging in and dipping a toe into rock territory for the first time, if a particularly hazy, heavy-lidded, and still folk-style variety of rock\".", "''Clash''s Robin Murray described it as \"a wonderful record – hugely atmospheric, it transcends her freak folk past, taking on a life and colour of its own\"." ], [ "Track listing" ], [ "Personnel", "* Kayla Cohen – vocals, guitar and producer* Evan Backer – bass guitar* Daniel Swire – drums* Evan Burrows – drums* Robbie Cody – producer, mixing and engineering* Sarah Register – mastering* Tessa Binder – cover art* Blake Brent – back cover art" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Mikko Heikkilä" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Mikko Heikkilä''' (born 17 January 1992) is a Finnish rally driver.", "He is the champion of the 2022 Finnish Rally Championship." ], [ "Rally career", "Heikkilä made his rally debut in 2012.In 2022, he won the Finnish Rally Championship.", "Heikkilä would switch to drive Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 for 2024." ], [ "Results", "===WRC results=== Year Entrant Car 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Points Mikko Heikkilä Škoda Fabia Rally2 evo MON ARC CRO POR ITA KEN EST BEL GRE FIN ESP MNZ NC 0 Mikko Heikkilä Škoda Fabia Rally2 evo MON SWE CRO POR ITA KEN EST FIN BEL GRE NZL ESP JPN NC 0 Mikko Heikkilä Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 MON SWE MEX CRO POR ITA KEN EST FIN GRE CHL EUR JPN NC* 0* Mikko Heikkilä Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 MON SWE KEN CRO POR ITA POL LAT FIN GRE CHL EUR JPN NC* 0* Season still in progress." ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* * Mikko Heikkilä's e-wrc profile" ] ]
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[ [ "Estonian Nature Conservation Society" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Estonian Nature Conservation Society''' (or '''Estonian Society for Nature Conservation'''; , abbreviation '''ELKS''') is a nature conservation organization based in Estonia.", "The goal of the organization is \"to coordinate the relationship between nature and society, to value the national cultural heritage, to promote and advocate sustainable development, use of nature and landscape management, and to increase people's environmental awareness\".The organization was established in 1966 under the leadership of Jaan Eilart." ], [ "Chairmen", "* Edgar Tõnurist (1966–1981)* Arnold Rüütel (1981–1988)* Jaan Eilart (1988–1996)* Arvo Iital (1996–1999)* Juhan Telgmaa (1999–2013)* Jaan Riis (2013–2017)* Vootele Hansen (2017–2019)* Toomas Tiivel (2019–2021)* Kalev Sepp (since 2021)" ], [ "See also", "* Estonian Naturalists' Society" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "*" ] ]
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[ [ "Merilyn Hibma" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Merilyn Hibma''' is a New Zealand viral immunologist, and is a full professor at the University of Otago, specialising in immune regulation by viruses, especially human papillomavirus, the causative agent of cervical cancer." ], [ "Academic career", "Hibma completed Master of Science in microbiology at Otago, followed by a PhD titled'' Humoral immunity in farmed deer'' also at Otago in 1989.Hibma completed her postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge, working with Lionel Crawford at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund laboratory.", "Hibma was awarded a Health Research Council Repatriation Fellowship, which allowed her to return to take up a faculty position in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Otago.", "Hibma transferred to the Department of Pathology in 2014, the same year she was appointed research associate professor.", "She was promoted to full professor in 2021.''''''", "Hibma is an associate researcher in the Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery.Hibma's research focuses on immune regulation by viruses, and she has a particular interest in human papillomavirus, the causative agent of cervical cancer.", "Hibma's team identified a viral protein, named E7, that appeared to be responsible for suppressing the immune response to the virus.", "The presence of this protein in patients was correlated with the later development of cervical cancer.", "Hibma works on understanding the biology of human papillomavirus, as well as the development of new immunotherapeutics.Hibma has led efforts to get effective screening and treatment programmes for cervical cancer in the Pacific." ], [ "Selected works", "* * * * * *" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* Merilyn Hibma's inaugural professorial lecture, 28 September 2022, via YouTube" ] ]
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[ [ "2023 Engie Open de l'Isère" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''2023 Engie Open de l'Isère''' was a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts.", "It was the thirteenth edition of the tournament, which was part of the 2023 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour.", "It took place in Grenoble, France, between 6 and 12 February 2023." ], [ "Champions", "===Singles===* '''Océane Dodin''' def.", "Simona Waltert, 6–2, 7–5===Doubles===* '''Freya Christie''' / '''Ali Collins''' def.", "Sofya Lansere / Maria Timofeeva, 6–4, 6–3" ], [ "Singles main draw entrants", "===Seeds=== Country Player Rank SeedClara Burel1071Océane Dodin1092Simona Waltert1293Elsa Jacquemot1464Oksana Selekhmeteva1545Chloé Paquet1576Jessika Ponchet1647Irina Bara1948* Rankings are as of 30 January 2023.===Other entrants===The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw:* Nahia Berecoechea* Emma Léné* Amandine Monnot* Laïa PetreticThe following player received entry into the singles main draw using a special ranking:* Sofya LansereThe following players received entry from the qualifying draw:* Émeline Dartron* Gaëlle Desperrier* Giulia Gatto-Monticone* Kathleen Kanev* Aneta Laboutková* Manon Léonard* Eliz Maloney* Margaux Rouvroy" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* 2023 Engie Open de l'Isère at ITFtennis.com" ] ]
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[ [ "Kristi Bredbenner" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Kristi Bredbenner''' is an American softball coach who is the current head coach at Witchita State." ], [ "Early life and education", "Bredbenner graduated from the Truman State University in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in business/marketing.", "She earned her master's in physical education in 2005 from Azusa Pacific University." ], [ "Coaching career", "===Witchita State===On June 6, 2011, Bredbenner was announced as the new head coach of the Wichita State Shockers softball program.On June 6, 2023, Bredbenner signed a contract extension to keep her as head coach through 2028." ], [ "Honors and personal life", "Bredbenner was inducted into the Truman Hall of Fame in 2014." ], [ "Head coaching record", "Sources:===College===" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* Witchita State Profile" ] ]
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[ [ "Space One KAIROS" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''KAIROS rocket''', or , is a Japanese solid-fuel rocket designed to launch small satellites of mass up to 250 kg to Low Earth Orbit by the private company Space One.", "It consists of 3 solid fuel powered stages and a liquid propellant upper stage.Launches are planned from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto, Wakayama, Japan, a dedicated launch site built by Space One.", "The first launch is planned on 9 March 2024 as of February 2024." ], [ "See also", "* Interstellar Technologies, another private orbital launch services provider developing orbital launch vehicles in Japan* Comparison of orbital launchers families* Comparison of orbital launch systems" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* Official Website (in English)" ] ]
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[ [ "Table tennis at the 2023 National Games of India" ], [ "Introduction", "Table tennis events were held at the 2023 National Games of India from 29 October 2023 to 2 November 2023 at Campal Indoor Complex in Campal, Goa." ], [ "Singles", "===Men=== Rank Athlete State Anirban Ghosh West Bengal Yashansh Malik Delhi Priyanuj Bhattacharyya Assam Ankur Bhattacharya West Bengal===Women=== Rank Athlete State Archana Girish Kamath Karnataka Diya Parag Chitale MaharashtraLakshita Narang Delhi Swastika Sandeep Ghosh Maharashtra" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "2023 Burg-Wächter Ladies Open" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''2023 Burg-Wächter Ladies Open''' was a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts.", "It was the tenth edition of the tournament, which was part of the 2023 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour.", "It took place in Altenkirchen, Germany, between 13 and 19 February 2023." ], [ "Champions", "===Singles===* '''Clara Tauson''' def.", "Greet Minnen, 7–6(7–5), 4–6, 6–2===Doubles===* '''Greet Minnen''' / '''Yanina Wickmayer''' def.", "Freya Christie / Ali Collins, 6–1, 6–3" ], [ "Singles main draw entrants", "===Seeds=== Country Player Rank SeedTamara Zidanšek1171Eva Lys1262Viktória Hrunčáková1273Ylena In-Albon1344Clara Tauson1415Daria Snigur1446Polina Kudermetova1717Yuriko Miyazaki1728* Rankings are as of 6 February 2023.===Other entrants===The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw:* Mara Guth* Ekaterina Kuznetsova* Ella Seidel* Joëlle SteurThe following player received entry into the singles main draw using a special ranking:* Susan BandecchiThe following player received entry into the singles main draw as a special exempt:* Greet MinnenThe following players received entry from the qualifying draw:* Emily Appleton* Kathleen Kanev* Carolina Kuhl* Yana Morderger* Maileen Nuudi* Lola Radivojević* Urszula Radwańska* Zeynep Sönmez" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* 2023 Burg-Wächter Ladies Open at ITFtennis.com" ] ]
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[ [ "2023 Guanajuato Open" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''2023 Guanajuato Open''' was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts.", "It was the fifteenth edition of the tournament, which was part of the 2023 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour.", "It took place in Irapuato, Mexico, between 13 and 19 February 2023." ], [ "Champions", "===Singles===* '''Kamilla Rakhimova''' def.", "Raluca Șerban, 6–0, 1–6, 6–2===Doubles===* '''Emina Bektas''' / '''Ingrid Neel''' def.", "Quinn Gleason / Elixane Lechemia, 7–6(7–4), 3–6, 10–6" ], [ "Singles main draw entrants", "===Seeds=== Country Player Rank SeedWang Xinyu691Tatjana Maria702Nadia Podoroska1143Kamilla Rakhimova1154Emma Navarro1355Nao Hibino1396Rebecca Peterson1457Aliona Bolsova1468* Rankings are as of 6 February 2023.===Other entrants===The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw:* Jessica Hinojosa Gómez* María Portillo Ramírez* Ana Sofía Sánchez* Renata ZarazúaThe following players received entry from the qualifying draw:* Emina Bektas* Miriam Bulgaru* Gabriela Cé* Weronika Falkowska* Lina Glushko* Jamie Loeb* Justina Mikulskytė* Taylor NgThe following player received entry as a lucky loser:* Olivia Tjandramulia" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* 2023 Guanajuato Open at ITFtennis.com" ] ]
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[ [ "Ben Morton" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Ben Morton''' may refer to:* Benny Morton (1907–1985), American jazz trombonist* Ben Morton (footballer) (1910–1962), English forward* Ben Morton (politician) (born 1981), Australian House of Representatives member" ], [ "See also", "*Benjamin Morton House, 1927 brick home in Knoxville, Tennessee, on National Register of Historic Places" ] ]
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[ [ "Royal Family Order of Negeri Sembilan" ], [ "Introduction", "The Most Illustrious '''Royal Family Order of Negeri Sembilan''' () is the highest chivalric and dynastic order of the state of Negeri Sembilan.", "The order was established on 24 May 1979 by Yamtuan Besar Tuanku Ja'afar to recognize the contributions made by heads of state and consorts to the state." ], [ "History", "The Royal Family Order of Negeri Sembilan was established on 24 May 1979 by Yamtuan Besar Tuanku Ja'afar.", "The order is conferred on the Sultans of the Malay states, their consorts, senior members of the Negeri Sembilan royal family, and foreign heads of state and their consorts." ], [ "Grade and insignia", "The Royal Family Order of Negeri Sembilan is conferred in the single grade of Member.", "The recipients of the order bear the post-nominal letters of D.K.N.S.", "The reigning monarch, or Yamtuan Besar, is the Grand Master of the order and all inductions are made at his pleasure.The insignia of the order consists of a collar, sash, badge, and star.", "The sash of the order is a yellow riband with two central stripes in red and black." ], [ "Recipients", "* 1979: Ja'afar of Negeri Sembilan (Founding Grand Master)* 1979: Tunku Ampuan Najihah* 1980: Tunku Puan Besar Kurshiah* 1980: Hassanal Bolkiah* 1981: Ismail Petra of Kelantan* 1982: Putra of Perlis* 1982: Abdul Halim of Kedah* 1982: Salahuddin of Selangor* 1982: Mahathir Mohamad* 1985: Iskandar of Johor* 1986: Ahmad Shah of Pahang* 1988: Mahmud of Terengganu* 1989: Azlan Shah of Perak* 1994: Tunku Naquiyuddin* 1996: Sultanah Bahiyah* 1998: Raja Perempuan Tengku Anis* 2001: Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu* 2001: Sirajuddin of Perlis* 2001: Pakubuwono XII* 2002: Sharafuddin of Selangor* 2009: Muhriz of Negeri Sembilan (Grand Master since 2008)* 2009: Tuanku Aishah Rohani* 2011: Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor* 2011: Muhammad V of Kelantan* 2015: Nazrin Shah of Perak* 2018: Sallehuddin of Kedah" ], [ "See also", "* Orders, decorations, and medals of the Malaysian states and federal territories#Negeri Sembilan* Orders, decorations, and medals of Negeri Sembilan* List of post-nominal letters (Negeri Sembilan)" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "2023 Arcadia Women's Pro Open" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''2023 Arcadia Women's Pro Open''' was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts.", "It was the second edition of the tournament, which was part of the 2023 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour.", "It took place in Arcadia, California, United States, between 27 February and 5 March 2023." ], [ "Champions", "===Singles===* '''Sara Errani''' def.", "Arantxa Rus, walkover===Doubles===* '''Francesca Di Lorenzo''' / '''Christina Rosca''' def.", "Rina Saigo / Yukina Saigo, 6–1, 6–1" ], [ "Singles main draw entrants", "===Seeds=== Country Player Rank SeedSara Errani1061Diane Parry1152Arantxa Rus1163Petra Marčinko1744Eudice Chong2335Sophie Chang2366Francesca Di Lorenzo2827Emiliana Arango2908* Rankings are as of 20 February 2023.===Other entrants===The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw:* Olivia Center* Kimmi Hance* Megan McCray* Christina RoscaThe following player received entry into the singles main draw using a special ranking:* Emiliana ArangoThe following players received entry from the qualifying draw:* Alyssa Ahn* Kate Fakih* Mary Lewis* Shatoo Mohamad* Ganna Poznikhirenko* Annette Robertson* Esther Vyrlan* Tianmei Wang" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* 2023 Arcadia Women's Pro Open at ITFtennis.com" ] ]
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[ [ "Always On the Run (Isaak song)" ], [ "Introduction", "\"'''Always on the Run'''\" is a song by German singer-songwriter Isaak.", "It was released on 19 January 2024 through Good Kid Records and Polydor Records.", "The song is set to represent Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö after having won the German national final." ], [ "Background and reception", "Guderian describes \"Always on the Run\" as an insight into his \"conflicting\" mind through a \"powerful sound\" paired with \"calm moments\".On 16 February 2024, Guderian performed at the German national final event for the Eurovision Song Contest alongside eight other contestants.", "Ahead of his performance, the singer had not been favoured as a contestant.", "The ballot was evenly divided in viewer voting and the assessment by an international jury, both of which assigned him with the maximum 12 points, for a total of 24 points, 4 ahead of runner-up Max Mutzke." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "La rondine (song)" ], [ "Introduction", "\"'''La rondine'''\" () is an Italian song composed by Mango (music) and Pasquale Panella (lyrics) and performed by Mango.", "It is included in the 2002 album ''Disincanto''.A major hit of Mango, in 2024 the song re-entered the Italian hit parade following the cover version performed by his daughter Angelina Mango at the 74th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival." ], [ "Track listing" ], [ "Charts", "+ Weekly chart performance for \"La rondine\"Chart (2002)Peakposition Italy (FIMI)5 Chart (2024) Peakposition Italy (FIMI) 26" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links" ] ]
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[ [ "Welding table" ], [ "Introduction", "workpieces to be welded with clampsA '''welding table''' is a type of workbench used for holding workpieces during welding.", "They are made of fireproof and electrically conductive materials, and often have good possibilities for clamping workpieces down, providing increased stability, precision and security.", "In addition to a welding machine and personal protective equipment, they are often used together with accessories such as measuring tools, magnets and angles.", "Some welders build their own welding tables." ], [ "Fire safety", "Hot slag falling to the ground during weldingThey are often made of steel, and some welding tables have a zinc plating to prevent slag from sticking to the table.", "The table can withstand high temperatures and splashes of hot slag, unlike a wooden table which can catch fire more easily.", "This reduces the risk of risk of fire." ], [ "Grounding", "They are often connected to ground to prevent voltage leaks during work and to protect the welder from electrical shocks, but also to prevent radio noise noise from the welding process which otherwise can affect nearby electronics." ], [ "Ergonomics", "Welding table with modular toolsMost tables have an adjustable height so that the welder can sit or stand in a comfortable and ergonomic position.", "Some also have the possibility for the work surface to be tilted or rotated so that the workpiece can get the desired position and orientation (pose)." ], [ "Mass, size and mobility", "The space available and the size of the things to be welded will dictate the need.", "Some tables are very heavy and solid, and can withstand heavy workpieces, while other models are lighter and can only withstand lighter workpieces.=== Stationary tables ===Some tables are heavy, tough and stable, and are meant to be stationary in one place in a workshop, and are capable of withstanding loads from very heavy objects.", "A permanent welding table usually has a length of at least 2 meters.=== Mobile tables ===Some tables are portable so that they can be moved around the workshop as needed, for example in the form of mobile trolley tables with lockable wheels.", "There has been a trend with smaller tables that can be put together to form a longer work surface depending on the shape and size of what is to be welded, following a similar principle as a sawhorse.", "Some tables are extendable so that the size can be reduced or increased as necessary." ], [ "See also", "* Workbench (woodworking)" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "2023 Empire Women's Indoor 1" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''2023 Empire Women's Indoor 1''' was a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts.", "It was the thirteenth edition of the tournament, which was part of the 2023 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour.", "It took place in Trnava, Slovakia, between 27 February and 5 March 2023." ], [ "Champions", "===Singles===* '''Jaqueline Cristian''' def.", "Océane Dodin, 7–6(9–7), 7–6(7–4)===Doubles===* '''Greet Minnen''' / '''Yanina Wickmayer''' def.", "Sapfo Sakellaridi / Radka Zelníčková, 6–4, 6–4" ], [ "Singles main draw entrants", "===Seeds=== Country Player Rank SeedTamara Korpatsch821Julia Grabher942Océane Dodin1013Clara Tauson1134Réka Luca Jani1185Tamara Zidanšek1196Greet Minnen1717Leyre Romero Gormaz1728* Rankings are as of 20 February 2023.===Other entrants===The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw:* Natália Kročková* Kristína Kučová* Ela Pláteníková* Rebecca ŠramkováThe following player received entry into the singles main draw using a junior exempt:* Céline NaefThe following players received entry from the qualifying draw:* Ilona Georgiana Ghioroaie* Lucie Havlíčková* Elena Malõgina* Dominika Šalková* Anna Sisková* Tereza Smitková* Amarissa Kiara Tóth* Radka Zelníčková" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* 2023 Empire Women's Indoor 1 at ITFtennis.com" ] ]
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[ [ "Peugeot 8Aa" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''Peugeot 8Aa''', or '''L112''', is a water-cooled V8 aircraft engine that equipped the 1,123 Voisin VIII bombers and fighters built during WW1.The 8Aa was the first aero engine built by Peugeot and the only one that saw service in WW1.In publications the engine it is often referred to as the '''Peugeot 200 hp''', or '''220 hp'''.", "The Voisin VIII formed the bulk of the French night bomber force through 1916-17 before being replaced in front line service by the Voisin X which was fitted with the more powerful and reliable Renault 12Fe." ], [ "Design and development", "The Peugeot 8Aa was developed to meet a French military requirement for 200 hp aero-engines to equip a new class of bomber aircraft designed to hit targets inside Germany.", "To achieve this the engines needed to run for 6 hours with most of the journey taking place at altitudes around .", "The requirement pushed the limits of contemporary engine technology.", "To meet the specification the French government turned to the nation's automobile manufacturers.Peugeot's design followed that of their successful racing car engines which had been in production since 1910.The engine has eight cylinders in a 90 degree Vee arrangement.", "Reduction gears rotated the propeller at half the speed of the crankshaft.", "The propeller shaft extends far out in front of the crankcase and is mounted on ball bearings.The Peugeot 8Aa's gear trainA shaft, extending directly back through the Vee, drives the camshaft spur gear train and the accessory units.", "The crankcase is of the barrel type with the four-throw crankshaft supported on three large double-row ball bearings.", "The crankshaft is made from two sections and is joined at the center bearing by a taper, key, and nut.The cylinders are cast from iron in blocks of four with integral water jackets.", "In each cylinder head there are four inclined valves guided in bronze bushings.", "Four camshafts (two per cylinder bank), enclosed in aluminum housings, operate the valves through tappets.", "The pistons are machined from steel forgings and fitted with two rings.", "The connecting rods are of the forked type.", "Each cylinder has two spark plugs.", "One spark plug is situated in the center of the cylinder head and the other in an inverted position just below the inlet valve on the outside.", "Spark plugs were powered by two magnetos.", "2 carburetors (one for each cylinder bank) are attached to the out-side inlet manifolds.", "Carburetors were heated by the exhaust however this arrangement was ineffective at the cold temperatures found at high altitudes which contributed to the type's poor reliability.The Peugeot 8Aa shared many commons parts with the Hispano-Suiza 8 and its British derivative the Wolseley Viper.", "Camshafts, piston rings and some bearings were interchangeable." ], [ "Applications", "*Voisin VIII**Voisin '''LAP''' - factory designation for VIII night-bomber fitted with the Peugeot engine.", "**Voisin '''LBP''' - factory designation for VIII armed with cannon fitted with the Peugeot engine." ], [ "Engines on display", "A partially cutaway Peugeot 8Aa is on display at the Musée de l'air et de l'espace." ], [ "Specifications" ], [ "See also" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Mewat (disambiguation)" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Mewat''' is a historical and cultural region which encompasses the modern day states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan in northwestern India.", "'''Mewat''' may also refer to:* Mewat district (officially renamed Nuh district), a district in the Indian state of Haryana.", "* Mewat State, the sovereign kingdom ruled by the Khanzadas of Mewat." ], [ "See also", "* Meo, an ethnic group originating from Mewat.", "* Mewati, the Indic language spoken in the region.", "* Mewati gharana, a type of Indian classical music originating from Mewat.", "* Mewati cattle, a cattle breed." ] ]
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[ [ "2023 Empire Women's Indoor 2" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''2023 Empire Women's Indoor 2''' was a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts.", "It was the fourteenth edition of the tournament, which was part of the 2023 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour.", "It took place in Trnava, Slovakia, between 6 and 12 March 2023." ], [ "Champions", "===Singles===* '''Lucie Havlíčková''' def.", "Océane Dodin, 3–6, 7–6(7–4), 7–5===Doubles===* '''Alicia Barnett''' / '''Olivia Nicholls''' def.", "Amina Anshba / Anastasia Dețiuc, 6–3, 6–3" ], [ "Singles main draw entrants", "===Seeds=== Country Player Rank SeedViktoriya Tomova871Julia Grabher912Océane Dodin1013Daria Snigur1574Elsa Jacquemot1585Leyre Romero Gormaz1696Jéssica Bouzas Maneiro1817Greet Minnen1928* Rankings are as of 27 February 2023.===Other entrants===The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw:* Renáta Jamrichová* Natália Kročková* Ela Pláteníková* Amélie ŠmejkalováThe following players received entry from the qualifying draw:* Lea Bošković* Lucie Havlíčková* Elena Malõgina* Lola Radivojević* Dominika Šalková* Tereza Smitková* Kathinka von Deichmann* Radka Zelníčková" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* 2023 Empire Women's Indoor 2 at ITFtennis.com" ] ]
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[ [ "Sally Peters" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Sally Peters''' is a New Zealand academic, and is a full professor at the University of Waikato, specialising in the transition from early childhood education to school, children's learning and development, and transitions at other life stages." ], [ "Academic career", "Peters first completed a Diploma of Education at the University of Waikato, starting in 1987.She followed this with a Bachelor of Education, a Master of Education, and then completed a PhD titled ''\"Crossing the border\": An interpretive study of children making the transition to school'' at Waikato.", "Peters then joined the faculty of Victoria University of Wellington, in the Institute of Early Childhood Studies.", "Peters returned to the University of Waikato in 2000, and was appointed full professor in 2023.As of 2024 she is Head of Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education Operations.", "Peters research focuses on children’s learning and development, and in particular transitions.", "She began researching transitions from early childhood education to school, but moved on to include transitions at other life stages, and other kinds of transitions, such as transitions in thinking.", "She also researches edges and liminal spaces in a variety of contexts, such as cultural borders.", "Peters and Vanessa Paki co-led the New Zealand parts of a five-country international project, which was funded from the International Research Staff Exchange Scheme, and was called Pedagogies of Educational Transition POET.", "Peters was involved in the 2017 refresh of the early childhood education curriculum Te Whāriki, and is on the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum Voices Group, which advises on the implementation of the refreshed curriculum.", "Peters is the anthology editor for The Bloomsbury Handbook of Early Childhood Transitions Research, along with Aline-Wendy Dunlop of the University of Strathclyde and Sharon Lynn Kagan, of Columbia University." ], [ "Selected works", "=== Books and reports ===* * * * === Journal articles ===* * * *" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* Transitions journeys and research journeys: Continuity, change and new beginnings, Sally Peters inaugural professorial lecture" ] ]
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[ [ "IAU designated constellations by geographical visibility" ], [ "Introduction", "The International Astronomical Union (IAU) designates 88 constellations.", "In the table below, they are listed by geographical visibility according to latitude as seen from Earth, as well as the best months for viewing the constellations at 21:00 (9 p.m.)." ], [ "List", "Geographical visibilityCelestial coordinatesAbbrev.ConstellationNorthern-most latitudeSouthern-most latitudeMonth for best visibility at 21:00 (9 p.m.)Right ascension(hours & mins)Declination(degs & mins)Quad UMiUrsa Minor 90-10June+15 00.00+77 41.99NQ3CepCepheus 90-10November+02 32.64+71 00.51NQ4CamCamelopardalis 90-10February+08 51.37+69 22.89NQ2DraDraco 90-15July+15 08.64+67 00.40NQ3CasCassiopeia 90-20November+01 19.16+62 11.04NQ1UMaUrsa Major 90-30April+11 18.76+50 43.27NQ2LynLynx 90-55March+07 59.53+47 28.00NQ2LacLacerta 90-40October+22 27.68+46 02.51NQ4PerPerseus 90-35December+03 10.50+45 00.79NQ1CygCygnus 90-40September+20 35.28+44 32.70NQ4AurAuriga 90-40late February to early March+06 04.42+42 01.68NQ2CVnCanes Venatici 90-40May+13 06.96+40 06.11NQ3AndAndromeda 90-40November+00 48.46+37 25.91NQ1LyrLyra 90-40August+18 51.17+36 41.36NQ4CrBCorona Borealis 90-50July+15 50.59+32 37.49NQ3LMiLeo Minor 90-45April+10 14.72+32 08.08NQ2TriTriangulum 90-60December+02 11.07+31 28.56NQ1BooBoötes 90-50June+14 42.64+31 12.16NQ3HerHercules 90-50July+17 23.16+27 29.93NQ3VulVulpecula 90-55September+20 13.88+24 26.56NQ4ComComa Berenices 90-70May+12 47.27+23 18.34NQ3GemGemini 90-60February+07 04.24+22 36.01NQ2AriAries 90-60December+02 38.16+20 47.54NQ1CncCancer 90-60March+08 38.96+19 48.35NQ2PegPegasus 90-60October+22 41.84+19 27.98NQ4SgeSagitta 90-70August+19 39.05+18 51.68NQ4TauTaurus 90-65January+04 42.13+14 52.63NQ1PscPisces 90-65November+00 28.97+13 41.23NQ1LeoLeo 90-65April+10 40.03+13 08.32NQ2DelDelphinus 90-69September+20 41.61+11 40.26NQ4EquEquuleus 90-80September+21 11.26+07 45.49NQ4CMiCanis Minor 90-75March+07 39.17+06 25.63NQ2SerSerpens Serpens Caput (\"Serpent's Head\"; 428.484 sq.", "deg.", "; midpoint: RA: 15 46.49, Dec: +10 58.20), and Serpens Cauda (\"Serpent's Tail\"; 208.444 sq.", "deg.", "; midpoint: RA: 18 07.60, Dec: -04 51.73) 80-80July+16 57.04+06 07.32NQ3OriOrion 85-75January+05 34.59+05 56.94NQ1AqlAquila 90-75August+19 40.02+03 24.65NQ4MonMonoceros 75-90February+07 03.63+00 16.93NQ2SexSextans 80-90April+10 16.29−02 36.88SQ2VirVirgo 80-80May+13 24.39−04 09.51SQ3CetCetus 70-90November+01 40.10−07 10.76SQ1OphOphiuchus 80-80July+17 23.69−07 54.74SQ3SctScutum 80-90August+18 40.39−09 53.32SQ4AqrAquarius 65-90October+22 17.38−10 47.35SQ4HyaHydra 54-83April+11 36.73−14 31.91SQ2LibLibra 65-90June+15 11.96−15 14.08SQ3CrtCrater 65-90April+11 23.75−15 55.74SQ2CapCapricornus 60-90September+21 02.93−18 01.39SQ4CrvCorvus 60-90May+12 26.52−18 26.20SQ3LepLepus 63-90January+05 33.95−19 02.78SQ1CMaCanis Major 60-90February+06 49.74−22 08.42SQ2ScoScorpius 40-90July+16 53.24−27 01.89SQ3PyxPyxis 50-90March+08 57.16−27 21.10SQ2SgrSagittarius55-90August+19 05.94−28 28.61SQ4EriEridanus 32-90December+03 18.02−28 45.37SQ1PsAPiscis Austrinus 55-90October+22 17.07−30 38.53SQ4PupPuppis 40-90February+07 15.48−31 10.64SQ2ForFornax 50-90December+02 47.88−31 38.07SQ1SclSculptor 50-90November+00 26.28−32 05.30SQ1AntAntlia 45-90April+10 16.43−32 29.01SQ2ColColumba 45-90February+05 51.76−35 05.67SQ1MicMicroscopium 45-90September+20 57.88−36 16.49SQ4CaeCaelum 40-90January+04 42.27−37 52.90SQ1CrACorona Australis 40-90August+18 38.79−41 08.85SQ4LupLupus 35-90June+15 13.21−42 42.53SQ3GruGrus 34-90October+22 27.39−46 21.11SQ4VelVela 30-90March+09 34.64−47 10.03SQ2CenCentaurus 25-90May+13 04.27−47 20.72SQ3PhePhoenix 32-80November+00 55.91−48 34.84SQ1TelTelescopium 40-90August+19 19.54−51 02.21SQ4NorNorma 30-90July+15 54.18−51 21.09SQ3HorHorologium 30-90December+03 16.56−53 20.18SQ1PicPictor 26-90January+05 42.46−53 28.45SQ1AraAra 25-90July+17 22.49−56 35.30SQ3DorDorado 20-90January+05 14.51−59 23.22SQ1IndIndus 15-90September+21 58.33−59 42.40SQ4RetReticulum 23-90January+03 55.27−59 59.85SQ1CruCrux 20-90May+12 26.99−60 11.19SQ3CirCircinus 30-90July+14 34.54−63 01.82SQ3CarCarina 20-90March+08 41.70−63 13.16SQ2TrATriangulum Australe 25-90July+16 04.95−65 23.28SQ3PavPavo 30-90August+19 36.71−65 46.89SQ4TucTucana 25-90November+23 46.64−65 49.80SQ4VolVolans 15-90March+07 47.73−69 48.07SQ2HyiHydrus 8-90November+02 20.65−69 57.39SQ1MusMusca 10-90May+12 35.28−70 09.66SQ3ApsApus 5-90July+16 08.65−75 18.00SQ3MenMensa 4-90January+05 24.90−77 30.24SQ1ChaChamaeleon 5-90April+10 41.53−79 12.30SQ2OctOctans 0-90October+23 00.00−82 09.12SQ4" ], [ "Notes and references" ], [ "See also", "* Lists of astronomical objects* IAU designated constellations by area* Lists of stars by constellation" ] ]
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[ [ "Olin Hacker" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Olin Hacker''' (born 21 May 1996) is an American track and field athlete who competes as a long distance runner.", "He was runner-up at the US national indoors championships in 2024 over 3000 metres." ], [ "Early and personal life", "His father Tim Hacker was from a family of long distance runners.", "He was a collegiate champion cross country runner, as well as the United States cross country champion in 1997 and the nation’s 5,000-meter champion in 1989.Olin attended Madison West High School in Madison, Wisconsin and won state cross country titles in 2013 and 2014, as well becoming state champion in the mile and two-mile distances.", "He has two older brothers, Sam and Wilson and a sister called Vivian, all of whom have competed in athletics." ], [ "Career", "Hacker won the NCAA title outdoors over 5000 metres in Eugene, Oregon in 2022 in a time of 13:27.73, competing for the University of Wisconsin.In 2023, he finished third at the US national indoors championships in Albuquerque, in 8:14.33.He finished seventh at the US national outdoor championships over 5000 metres in 2023, and was later selected for the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga.", "He finished in fourteenth place over 5km in a time of 13:36.He finished as runner-up in the 3000 metres at the US National Indoors Championships in New Mexico in February 2024, in a time of 7:56.22." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Cima Litegosa" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Cima Litegosa''' is a mountain of Trentino, Italy, with an elevation of .", "It is located in the eastern part of the Province of Trento, between the Val di Fiemme and the Vanoi valley.The peak can be reached from Malga Toacio (near Ziano di Fiemme) on a mule track built by Austro-Hungarian troops during World War I, or through hiking paths from Passo Sadole and Cima Copolà.", "The final ascent to the peak is made through steps carved in the rock during the First World War; trenches and tunnels still exits on the peak." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "2023 ACT Clay Court International 1" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''2023 ACT Clay Court International 1''' was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts.", "It was the ninth edition of the tournament, which was part of the 2023 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour.", "It took place in Canberra, Australia, between 13 and 19 March 2023." ], [ "Champions", "===Singles===* '''Priscilla Hon''' def.", "Olivia Gadecki, 4–6, 6–2, 6–4===Doubles===* '''Elysia Bolton''' / '''Alexandra Bozovic''' def.", "Priscilla Hon / Dalila Jakupović, 4–6, 7–5, 13–11" ], [ "Singles main draw entrants", "===Seeds=== Country Player Rank SeedOlivia Gadecki1441Jaimee Fourlis1522Priscilla Hon1893Dalila Jakupović2434Yuki Naito2485Joanna Garland2696Alexandra Bozovic2947Destanee Aiava2978* Rankings are as of 6 March 2023.===Other entrants===The following players received entry from the qualifying draw:* Roopa Bains* Monique Barry* Elysia Bolton* Zara Brankovic* Hayu Kinoshita* Kaylah McPhee* Elena Micic* Riko SawayanagiThe following player received entry as a lucky loser:* Lisa Mays" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* 2023 ACT Clay Court International 1 at ITFtennis.com" ] ]
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[ [ "Galloway Adriatic" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''Galloway Adriatic''' was a WW1 era inline-6 aircraft engine.", "In British military service the engine was known as the '''230 hp BHP''', a designation it shared with the more numerous Siddeley Puma.", "Although the Adriatic and Puma both followed a similar design, they had different dimensions and few interchangeable parts." ], [ "Design and development", "The Adriatic's cylinders were constructed in groups of 3 with each block being made from a single aluminum casting.", "The relatively large and intricate aluminum casting was challenging to produce which led to significant production delays.", "3 steel cylinder liners were screwed into a single iron casting which formed the head.", "A single steel stamping formed the cooling water jacket for groups of 3 cylinders.", "It is notable that the Siddeley Puma's cylinder heads and water jackets are made of aluminum.Each cylinder contained one large inlet valve and two smaller exhaust valves.", "This unusual three valve per cylinder design was common to both the Adriatic and Puma engines.", "The crankshaft was a hollow forging made of chrome-nickel steel supported by 8 bearings.", "7 were plain bearings made of babbitt alloy encased in steel shells.", "The other bearing was a double thrust rolling-element bearing which took all the axial load from the propeller.", "The camshaft was fitted in an aluminum housing running the entire length of the engine.Ignition system had 100% redundancy with 2 spark plugs per cylinder and 2 magnetos.", "Cylinder firing order was 1,5,3,6,2,4.Some Adriatic engines were fitted with experimental superchargers designed by Harry Ricardo.===Production===The Adriatic was produced at Galloway’s Kirkcudbright facility near Dumfries in Scotland.", "Galloway Engineering were a subsidiary of William Beardmore and Company specifically setup to produce Beardmore Halford Pullinger (BHP) engines.", "Some parts for the engines were produced by Arrol-Johnston (another Beardmore subsidiary) in the town of Dumfries.The Adriatic was one of a series of upright water-cooled inline aircraft engines produced by Beardmore and its subsidiary companies.", "Production of these engines had started in 1913 when Beardmore acquired the rights for licensed production of the Austro-Daimler 6.At the time, Arrol-Johnson was also producing the Beardmore 160 hp.", "Both the Galloway Adriatic and the Beardmore 160 hp were partly designed by Frank Halford.", "In addition to the 92 Adriatic engines produced by Galloway, the firm also supplied components to Siddeley-Deasy for use in the more numerous Siddeley Puma.", "At the end of WW1, the RAF had 89 Adriatic and 3,255 Puma engines in service.", "All of the Adriatic engines were fitted to aircraft based in the United Kingdom." ], [ "Applications", "*Airco DH4*Airco DH9*Avro 529*Bristol F.2 Fighter*Airco DH.10*Sopwith Rhino" ], [ "Specifications" ], [ "See also" ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "2023 ACT Clay Court International 2" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''2023 ACT Clay Court International 2''' was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts.", "It was the tenth edition of the tournament, which was part of the 2023 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour.", "It took place in Canberra, Australia, between 20 and 26 March 2023." ], [ "Champions", "===Singles===* '''Wang Yafan''' def.", "Olivia Gadecki, 3–6, 6–2, 6–0===Doubles===* '''Erina Hayashi''' / '''Yuki Naito''' def.", "Destanee Aiava / Olivia Gadecki, 7–6(7–2), 7–5" ], [ "Singles main draw entrants", "===Seeds=== Country Player Rank SeedOlivia Gadecki1441Jaimee Fourlis1522Priscilla Hon1893Dalila Jakupović2434Yuki Naito2485Joanna Garland2696Himeno Sakatsume2777Alexandra Bozovic2948* Rankings are as of 6 March 2023.===Other entrants===The following player received a wildcard into the singles main draw:* Zara LarkeThe following player received entry into the singles main draw using a junior exempt:* Sara SaitoThe following players received entry from the qualifying draw:* Monique Barry* Mana Kawamura* Hayu Kinoshita* Kaylah McPhee* Sara Nayar* Alexandra Osborne* Riko Sawayanagi* Wang YafnaThe following player received entry as a lucky loser:* Yang Ya-yi" ], [ "References" ], [ "External links", "* 2023 ACT Clay Court International 2 at ITFtennis.com" ] ]
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[ [ "Ingrid Uddenberg" ], [ "Introduction", "Ingrid Uddenberg'''Ingrid Albertina Uddenberg''' (12 July 1913 – 27 October 1998) was a Swedish architect who mostly designed hospitals and schools.", "She also designed the Skärholmen's church along with Swedish interior architect ." ], [ "Biography", " Skärholmen ChurchIngrid Albertina Uddenberg was born on 12 July 1913 in Matteus parish, Stockholm, Sweden.", "After matriculating in 1932 at Åhlinska School, a girls' school in Stockholm, Uddenberg went on to study at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology between 1933 and 1938.Later she was employed by architect at the building board in Stockholm and the county architect's office in Kalmar.", "Between 1938 and 1944, she worked at the architectural office of in Västerås.", "She also had a long career with architect Gustaf Birch-Lindgren from 1944 to 1955.In 1955, Uddenberg started her own business in collaboration with .She mainly designed health and educational institutions which include the Thorax clinic; the alcohol clinic; the Magnus Huss clinic at Karolinska; hospital in Solna; the child psychiatric clinic in Lund; Nynäshamn hospital; and Mariebergsskolan in Örebro.She was the secretary of association of women technologists from 1936 to 1937.She was also associated with the national nssociation of Swedish architects.She was married to the architect .", "She died on 27 October 1998 in Lidingö, Stockholm county." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Franz Stolz" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Franz Valentin Stolz''' (born 14 February 2001) is an Austrian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Genoa." ], [ "Early life", "Stolz is a native of Oberaich, Austria." ], [ "Career", "Stolz started his career with Austrian side Kapfenberger SV, where he debuted for the club during a 0–3 loss to SKU Amstetten." ], [ "Personal life", "Stolz has dated Lara." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Chauth Mata Temple, Bundi" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Chauth Mata Temple''' is a Hindu temple located at a distance of about 5 kilometers from Bundi district headquarters in Rajasthan, India.", "The temple is dedicated to Chauth Mata, a manifestation of Hindu Goddess Parvati." ], [ "Geography", "This temple is situated at a hill of Aravalli mountain range named ''Banganga'' Hill.", "A river flows at the foothills of this temple which is known as ''Banganga'' river." ], [ "History", "It is said that the Hada Chauhan king of Bundi used to visit the Chauth Mata Temple situated in village of Chauth Ka Barwara of Sawai Madhopur, but when the king became old and did not have the courage to reach the temple, then at that time the king brought the replica of Chauth Mata of Chauth Ka Barwara to Bundi and established the temple of Chauth Mata on the ''Banganga'' hill in Bundi.", "Since then, ''Chauth Mata'' started being worshiped here and the faith in the ''Mata'' remains intact.Chauth Mata is worshiped as the ''Kul Devi'' in the royal family of Bundi." ], [ "Architecture", "This temple is built in Hindu temple architectural style.", "There are two main gates in this temple.", "To visit the temple, devotees can go by stairs or directly by road on the hill." ], [ "Events", "Every year a fair is organized here on both the festivals of Karva Chauth and Til Chauth, where a large number of devotees come to have darshan of Chuath Mata." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Heidi Heggenes" ], [ "Introduction", "'''Heidi Heggenes''' (born 1965) is a Norwegian civil servant.", "She currently serves as permanent under-secretary of state in the Ministry of Justice." ], [ "Personal life and career", "Born in 1965, Heggenes studied jurisprudence at the University of Oslo.She served seven years as deputy under-secretary of state (ekspedisjonssjef) at the Office of the Prime Minister.", "In June 2018 she was appointed permanent under-secretary of state () in the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, succeeding Tor Saglie." ], [ "References" ] ]
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[ [ "Yetti Air J-03" ], [ "Introduction", "The '''Yetti Air J-03''' (or Yetti J-03) is a Czech ultralight aircraft designed and produced by Yetti Air in the Czech Republic." ], [ "Design and development", "The aircraft has a high-wing with a metal frame and fabric covering with two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit and a fixed conventional tail-wheel landing gear.", "Originally with a single Škoda Favorit 63B engine but options for other Škoda, Rotax and Subaru car engines were available." ], [ "Specifications" ], [ "References" ] ]
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