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Diego Costa's birth month is October.
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"text": "Diego Costa Diego da Silva Costa ( -LSB- ˈdjeɣo ða ˈsilβa ˈkosta -RSB- , -LSB- ˈdʒjeɡu dɐ ˈsiwvɐ ˈkɔstɐ -RSB- ; born 7 October 1988 ) , is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for English club Chelsea and the Spain national team . He has been described by pundits as a talented striker whose main attributes are his physicality , goalscoring and ability to keep possession . Costa has been criticised and punished for several confrontations with opponents . He began his career with Braga and Penafiel in Portugal , and was signed by Atlético Madrid in 2007 . He was loaned back to Braga , and then to Celta de Vigo and Albacete before being sold to Real Valladolid in 2009 . He returned to Atlético the following season and went on to play a key role in their attack , scoring 27 goals as they won the league title in 2014 , and then joined Chelsea for # 32 million . He scored 21 goals in his first season in England , winning the Premier League and League Cup . Internationally , Costa played twice for his native Brazil in 2013 , but later declared his desire to represent Spain , having been granted Spanish citizenship in September 2013 . He made his debut for his adopted nation in March 2014 , and represented them at the 2014 FIFA World Cup .",
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"text": "Diego David Jiménez Diego David Jiménez Martínez ( born 29 May 1979 in Alcoy , Alcoià , Valencian Community ) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a midfielder .",
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"text": "October 18",
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"text": "Diego de Nicuesa Diego de Nicuesa ( died 1511 ) was a Spanish conquistador and explorer . Diego arrived Santo Domingo in April 1502 , with Nicolás de Ovando y Cáceres ' flotilla . In 1506 , Nicuesa was given the job of governing Costa Rica , but ran aground off the coast of Panama . He made his way north overland , against resistance from the native population . The combination of guerrilla warfare and tropical disease killed half his expedition before he gave up . In 1508 , Diego de Nicuesa received a land grant at Veragua from Ferdinand II of Aragon , the Spanish monarch . He became founder and governor of Castilla de Oro , in what is now Panama , one of the first two Spanish settlements on the American mainland . In 1510 he founded the colony of Nombre de Dios . The colony suffered from hunger , hostile natives , and illness , and was ultimately saved by the arrival of Colmenares , a companion who was coming after with supplies . The party abandoned the colony to sail to the more prosperous colony of Santa María la Antigua del Darién , which had been established by the conquistador Vasco Núñez de Balboa without the knowledge of Nicuesa . Informed by Colmenares of the new colony established within the borders of his territory , he headed to the colony to punish the colonists and take possession of it . But the colonists of Santa Maria were warned of the governor 's intent and denied him entry . While most of Nicuesa 's men were granted the right to stay in Balboa 's colony , Nicuesa and 17 loyal followers were put out to sea . Nicuesa headed for the Santo Domingo but the ship disappeared and was never found again .",
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"text": "October 27",
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"text": "Murder of Lorenzo González Cacho Lorenzo Ahmed González Cacho ( November 29 , 2001 -- March 9 , 2010 ) was an eight-year-old Puerto Rican boy that was murdered in his home in Dorado , Puerto Rico on March 9 , 2010 . At the time of his death , his mother , Ana Cacho , and two sisters were at the house . The case has gained notoriety in the island for the discrepancies and irregularities surrounding the evidence and testimonies about it , which initially led to the boy 's mother along with three other males to be labeled potential suspects by the island 's Secretary of Justice at the time Guillermo Somoza . However , on March 9 , 2015 , on the 5th year anniversary of the murder , the Puerto Rico Justice Department announced that the mother along with the three men , were no longer suspects . The Department of Justice confirmed on March 7 , 2016 that charges be filed for the crime of first degree murder against Luis Gustavo Rivera Seijo , better known as `` El Manco '' , for the child 's death . On April 28 , 2016 charges against Rivera Seijo were dropped due to total lack of evidence ( DNA , fingerprints , etc. ) that could prove the presence of Rivera Seijo in Cacho 's residence . On June 7 , 2016 , in a trial on appeal , the charges against Rivera Seijo were dropped again due to total lack of evidence ( DNA , fingerprints , etc. ) that could prove the presence of Rivera Seijo in Cacho 's residence .",
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"text": "October 24",
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"text": "Bruno Sarpa Costa Bruno Sarpa Costa ( born October 29 , 1984 ) is a Brazilian football player .",
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"text": "Constantine Andreou Constantine Andreou ( also : Costas Andreou , Kostas Andreou ; Constantin Andréou , Costas Andréou Κωνσταντίνος Ανδρέου , Κώστας Ανδρέου ) ( March 24 , 1917 -- October 8 , 2007 ) was a painter and sculptor of Greek origin with a highly successful career that spanned six decades . Andreou has been praised by many as an eminent figure in international art of the 20th century .",
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"text": "Andrea Costa Andrea Costa ( 30 November 1851 -- 19 January 1910 ) was an Italian socialist activist , born in Imola . He co-founded the Partito dei Lavoratori Italiani in 1892 after renouncing his anarchist principles in 1879 . It is probable that this happened due to his marriage to Russian Socialist Anna Kulischov . In his book My Years in Exile , Edward Bernstein wrote of the conversion : `` When -LSB- Filippo Marzotti -RSB- first heard the news that Costa was lost to the Anarchist cause , he excitedly raised his hands above his head , and cried repeatedly , almost in desperation : ` Anna ! Anna ! Anna ! ' '' . In his later years Costa was an active politician ; he served as mayor of Imola and as a representative in the Italian Parliament . He died in Imola in 1910 .",
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"text": "Luiz Carlos da Costa Luiz Carlos da Costa ( 4 June 1949 -- 12 January 2010 ) was an international civil servant working for the United Nations . Originally from Brazil , Costa joined the United Nations in 1969 and stayed with the organization for the remainder of his life . His last assignment was as the Principal Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and second in command of the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti ( MINUSTAH ) . He died together with his superior , Tunisian Hédi Annabi , in the 2010 Haiti earthquake . On 18 January 2010 , UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and several high-ranking UN officials traveled from New York to Port-au-Prince to see the devastation firsthand . Mr. Ban hosted a small memorial service with both men 's families at the airport in Port-au-Prince . Costa received his M.A. in international business and political science from New York University in 1978 . , he was married with two children . Costa was the highest ranking Brazilian in the United Nations . After Costa 's death , he was described by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as `` a legend of UN peacekeeping operations '' and `` a mentor to generations of UN staff '' . Due to his nationality and prominence in the UN hierarchy , Costa had been compared to Sérgio Vieira de Mello , who was also killed during a peacekeeping mission .",
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"text": "Diego Giaretta Diego da Silva Giaretta , commonly known as Diego Giaretta ( born November 27 , 1983 ) , born in Cascavel is a Brazilian footballer , as left back and center back .",
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"text": "Fernando Santos Costa Fernando dos Santos Costa ( December 19 , 1899 - October 15 , 1982 ) was an officer of the Portuguese Army , who was a member of the Government of Salazar , from 1936 to 1958 . In the Government , he held the offices of Under-Secretary of State of War ( 1936-1944 ) , Minister of War ( 1944-1950 ) and Minister of National Defense ( 1950-1958 ) .",
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"text": "Cosculluela José Fernando Cosculluela Suárez ( born October 15 , 1980 ) , also known artistically as Cosculluela , is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter .",
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"text": "August October `` August October '' is a song written and performed by English singer-songwriter Robin Gibb , the second and the last song released from the album Robin 's Reign . It reached # 45 in the UK in three weeks . It was also charted in other countries like Germany ( # 12 ) , New Zealand ( # 11 ) and in Denmark ( # 3 ) . It was backed by `` Give Me a Smile '' , a song also appeared on his debut album . It was released as a single in February 1970 , same month on which the album was released . It was later covered by Elton John .",
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"text": "Diego Bermúdez Diego Bermúdez ( 1850 -- 1923 ) , known as El Tenazas -LSB- English : `` the Tongs '' or `` the Pliers '' -RSB- or Tío Tenazas -LSB- `` Uncle '' Tenazas -RSB- was a Spanish flamenco cantaor -LSB- singer -RSB- . When already long retired and in his seventies , he nonetheless `` vaulted from obscurity to fame in a 1922 flamenco contest . '' Born in Moron de la Frontera , El Tenazas learned his art during the era of the legendary cantaor Silverio Franconetti . He had long since retired from performing , due to an injury , when the Concurso de Cante Jondo was scheduled to be held in Granada during June 1922 . There he managed to excite and enchant the festival with his style , which recalled a prior age of the Flamenco art . He was awarded a large prize and became widely known in flamenco circles . He then toured Spain , later returning to his home in Puente Genil where he died the following year . He was featured on the Travel Channel series `` Mysteries at the Castle , Season 3 , Episode 10 in 2016 .",
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"text": "Hugo Costa Hugo Alexandre Esteves Costa ( born 4 November 1973 ) is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a central defender .",
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"text": "San Vito (Costa Rica) San Vito ( -LSB- san bito -RSB- ) , originally named San Vito de Java , is the capital of the Coto Brus district of Puntarenas Province , Costa Rica . It is located about 271 km southeast of the capital San José , and close to the Panama border . The city is located on a high plateau with very irregular topography , at an altitude of 996 m above sea level in the foothills of the Talamanca Mountain Range . The narrow and fast-flowing Java River traverses the outskirts of San Vito from northeast to southeast . San Vito was founded in 1952 , since when it has become an important centre in Costa Rica 's Brunca region . The area of the district is 14237 km ² , with an estimated population of 14,839 inhabitants as of 2011 . Of these , around 5,000 live in the city .",
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"text": "1998 Toshiba Classic The 1998 Toshiba Classic was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the La Costa Resort and Spa in San Diego , California in the United States that was part of Tier II of the 1998 WTA Tour . The tournament was held from August 3 through August 9 , 1998 .",
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"text": "Gabino Diego Gabino Diego Solís is a Spanish actor , born on 18 September 1966 in Madrid . He was educated at Runnymede College , in Madrid . His credits include : ¡ Ay Carmela ! and Belle Époque .",
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"text": "Fábio Costa Fabio Costa ( born 27 November 1977 in Camaçari , Bahia ) is a former Brazilian goalkeeper .",
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Steven Gerrard represented his country at three UEFA European Football Championships.
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"text": "Steven Gerrard Steven George Gerrard , ( born 30 May 1980 ) is an English football coach and former player who currently serves as an Academy coach at Liverpool and will take over as manager of the club 's U18 side ahead of the 2017 -- 18 season . He played as a central midfielder and spent the majority of his career playing for Premier League club Liverpool , with most of that time spent as their captain . Gerrard spent 17 seasons at Anfield , making his Liverpool debut in 1998 , cementing his place in the first team in 2000 , and succeeding Sami Hyypiä as team captain in 2003 . His honours include two FA Cups , three League Cups , one UEFA Champions League , one UEFA Cup , and one UEFA Super Cup . Gerrard scored Liverpool 's first goal and won the penalty kick for the third as Liverpool came from 3 -- 0 down to defeat Milan in the 2005 Champions League Final . He joined Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy in July 2015 , spending one-and-a-half seasons there before retiring on 24 November 2016 . Gerrard made his international debut for the England national football team in 2000 , and represented his country at the 2000 , 2004 and 2012 UEFA European Football Championships , as well as the 2006 , 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups -- captaining the team at the latter two tournaments . He was named as the permanent England captain shortly before UEFA Euro 2012 , where he was named in the UEFA Team of the Tournament . Gerrard became the sixth player to win 100 caps for England in 2012 , and is currently fourth in the country 's all-time appearance list . He ended his international career in July 2014 , having won 114 caps . Regarded to be one of the greatest midfielders of his generation , Gerrard came second to Kenny Dalglish in the `` 100 Players Who Shook The Kop '' , a 2008 Liverpool fan poll , and first in 2013 . Zinedine Zidane and Pelé said in 2009 that they considered Gerrard to be the best footballer in the world . In 2005 , Gerrard was honoured as the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year and won the Ballon d'Or Bronze Award . He has also been named in the PFA Team of the Year a record eight times , the UEFA Team of the Year and FIFA World XI three times , and was named PFA Players ' Player of the Year in 2006 and the FWA Footballer of the Year in 2009 . He is , to date , the only footballer ever to have scored a goal in an FA Cup Final , a League Cup Final , a UEFA Cup Final and a UEFA Champions League Final , also being on the winning team on each occasion .",
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"text": "CONCACAF The Confederation of North , Central America and Caribbean Association Football ( CONCACAF , -LSB- ˈkɒn.kəkæf -RSB- ) is the continental governing body for association football in North America , that includes Central America and the Caribbean regions . Three South American entities -- the independent nations of Guyana and Suriname and the French department of French Guiana -- are also members . CONCACAF 's primary functions are to organize competitions for national teams and clubs , and to conduct Men 's World Cup and Women 's World Cup qualifying tournaments . CONCACAF was founded in its current form on 18 September 1961 in Mexico City , Mexico , with the merger of the NAFC and the CCCF , which made it one of the then five , now six continental confederations affiliated with FIFA . Canada , Costa Rica , Cuba , El Salvador , Guatemala , Haiti , Honduras , Mexico , Netherlands Antilles ( Curaçao ) , Nicaragua , Panama , Suriname and United States were founding members . CONCACAF is the third-most successful FIFA confederation . Mexico dominated CONCACAF men 's competition early on and has since won the most Gold Cups since the beginning of the tournament in its current format . The Mexican national team is the only CONCACAF team to win an official FIFA tournament by winning the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup . They have also reached the Round of 16 for the past 6 World Cups . While the U.S. is the only country outside of Europe and South America to receive a medal in the World Cup , finishing third in 1930 , they also reached the 2002 World Cup quarterfinals and the 2009 Confederations Cup final . Between them , Mexico and the U.S. have won all but one of the editions of the CONCACAF Gold Cup . In recent years Costa Rica has become a power in the region and in 2014 became the 4th CONCACAF country after the United States , Cuba , and Mexico to make the World Cup quarterfinals . The United States has been very successful in the women 's game , being the only CONCACAF member to win all three major worldwide competitions in women 's football -- the World Cup ( 3 ) , the Olympics ( 4 ) , and the Algarve Cup ( 10 ) . Canada is the only other member to win at least one of the major competitions , winning the Algarve Cup in 2016 .",
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"text": "2009 FIFA Club World Cup The 2009 FIFA Club World Cup ( officially known as the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 presented by Toyota for sponsorship reasons ) was a football tournament played from 9 December to 19 December 2009 . It was the sixth FIFA Club World Cup and was played in Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates . Australia , Japan and Portugal also placed bids to host the tournament , but Portugal later withdrew from the process . The final was played on 19 December 2009 and was won by European champions Barcelona , who came from behind to defeat the South American entrants , Estudiantes , 2 -- 1 after extra time . Mauro Boselli put Estudiantes ahead in the 37th minute , but Pedro equalised with one minute left in normal time before Lionel Messi scored the winning goal five minutes into the second half of extra time . This made Barcelona the first Spanish side to win the FIFA Club World Cup , and it also meant that they had won a total of six competitions in the 2009 calendar year , beating Liverpool 's record five trophies won in 2001 .",
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"text": "Xabi Alonso Xabier Alonso Olano ( -LSB- ˈʃaβi aˈlons̺o oˈlano -RSB- , -LSB- ˈ ( t ) ʃaβj aˈlonso oˈlano -RSB- ; born 25 November 1981 ) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a central midfielder . Alonso began his career at Real Sociedad , the main team of his home province Gipuzkoa . After a brief loan period at Eibar , he returned to Sociedad where then-manager John Toshack appointed Alonso as his team captain . Alonso succeeded in the role , taking Real Sociedad to second place in the 2002 -- 03 season . He moved to Liverpool in August 2004 for # 10.5 million . He won the UEFA Champions League in his first season at the club , under manager Rafael Benítez , scoring the equalising goal in the Final against Milan . The following season , he won the FA Cup and the FA Community Shield . He moved to Real Madrid for the start of the 2009 -- 10 season in a deal worth around # 30 million . After five seasons at the club , winning honours including a league title in 2012 and the Champions League in 2014 , he was signed by Bundesliga club Bayern Munich on a two-year contract . He made his international debut for Spain in April 2003 in a 4 -- 0 victory against Ecuador . While playing for Spain , Alonso has won Euro 2008 , Euro 2012 and the 2010 World Cup , and he has also represented his country at Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup . On 23 June 2012 , Alonso won his 100th cap for Spain in the quarter-final of Euro 2012 against France ; he celebrated the occasion by scoring both of Spain 's goals to send them into the semi-finals . Following Spain 's failure to progress out of the group stages at the 2014 World Cup , Alonso retired from international football on 27 August 2014 . His 114 caps make him the fifth-most capped player in the nation 's history .",
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"text": "UEFA Euro 2004 Final The UEFA Euro 2004 Final was a football match played on 4 July 2004 at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon , Portugal to determine the winner of UEFA Euro 2004 . The match featured tournament hosts Portugal , who went into the match as favourites , and Greece , playing in only their second European Championship . It was the first time in a major international tournament where both finalists had also played in the opening game of the tournament . Both teams had qualified for the knockout stage from Group A of the tournament 's group stage , with Greece winning 2 -- 1 in the teams ' earlier meeting . Greece won the final 1 -- 0 , defying odds of 80 -- 1 from the beginning of the tournament , with Angelos Charisteas scoring the winning goal in the 57th minute . While the dedication of the side and the victory were celebrated by their nation , Greece were dubbed by Barry Glendenning of The Guardian as `` the only underdogs in history that everyone wants to see get beaten '' .",
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"text": "UEFA European Championship video games The UEFA European Football Championship has its own video games licensed from European football 's governing body , UEFA . Seven games have been released so far , with the first game released in 1988 . Originally held by Gremlin Interactive , it was then held by Electronic Arts from Euro 2000 till Euro 2012 . Konami have the rights for Euro 2016 .",
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"text": "Senegal at the FIFA World Cup This is a record of Senegal 's results at the FIFA World Cup . The FIFA World Cup , sometimes called the Football World Cup or the Soccer World Cup , but usually referred to simply as the World Cup , is an international association football competition contested by the men 's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association ( FIFA ) , the sport 's global governing body . The championship has been awarded every four years since the first tournament in 1930 , except in 1942 and 1946 , due to World War II . The tournament consists of two parts , the qualification phase and the final phase ( officially called the World Cup Finals ) . The qualification phase , which currently take place over the three years preceding the Finals , is used to determine which teams qualify for the Finals . The current format of the Finals involves 32 teams competing for the title , at venues within the host nation ( or nations ) over a period of about a month . The World Cup Finals is the most widely viewed sporting event in the world , with an estimated 715.1 million people watching the 2006 tournament final . Senegal have appeared in the finals of the FIFA World Cup on one occasion in 2002 where they reached the quarter finals .",
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"text": "UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying Qualifying for the UEFA Euro 2000 final tournament , took place throughout 1998 and 1999 . Forty-nine teams were divided into nine groups . All teams played against each other , within their groups , in a home-and-away basis . The winner of each group and the best runner-up qualified automatically for the final tournament . The rest of the runners-up played an additional set of playoff matches amongst each other . Belgium and the Netherlands qualified automatically as co-hosts of the event .",
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"text": "Belgian Golden Shoe In association football , the Belgian Golden Shoe ( Gouden Schoen , Soulier d'Or ) is an award given in Belgium at the beginning of each civil year to the best footballer of the Belgian First Division for the past year . The trophy is sponsored by the Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws . The voters are a selection of Belgian press specialists and football personalities . They are invited to vote for the best player of the competition for both half seasons ( previous season second half and current season first half ) . As a result , a player can receive all of his votes in one half season ( e.g. if he joined the championship from abroad during summer ) , or he can receive votes for matches with two ( or more ) different teams , as with Philippe Albert in 1992 and Mbark Boussoufa in 2006 . Paul Van Himst has collected 4 Belgian Golden Shoes which is the current record . Jan Ceulemans and Wilfried Van Moer have both won the trophy three times . The first foreigner to win the trophy was the Dutchman Johan Boskamp , especially for his excellence during the second half of the 1974-75 season , when his club , RWDM ( currently defunct ) , won its first and only championship title . The only foreigners who have won the award more than once are the Swede Pär Zetterberg and the Moroccan Mbark Boussoufa . In 2011 , Argentinian Matías Suárez became the first South American to be awarded the Golden Shoe . In 2016 , Tessa Wullaert was awarded the first ever Golden Shoe for women football players .",
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"text": "3v3 Soccer 3v3 Soccer is a variety of soccer played between two teams . Each team may only have 3 players on the field at a time ( hence providing the name , `` 3 v 3 '' , `` 3 versus 3 '' , or `` 3 on 3 '' ) . This style of soccer is more commonly referred to as a `` small-sided '' game , as compared to a full game with larger teams . The field used is smaller than a regulation soccer pitch , instead it typically is 30 yards wide by 40 yards long , although these dimensions vary quite a bit when the game is played indoors due to the varied styles and sizes of indoor pitches . It uses a much smaller goal than fullsided soccer . In most 3v3 there is no keeper , although one variant , 3v3 Micro Soccer , does use a keeper . `` 3v3 Soccer '' is claimed to be the fastest growing form of soccer in the World . Its greatest popularity is in the United States , where hundreds , and perhaps thousands of Tournaments take place each year , however it is also now begun to catch on in many other countries . Nike helped to popularize it with its international Joga3 Joga Bonito Tour back in 2006 , in which teams qualified at local events around the World , culminating in a big 3v3 World Cup played in Brazil . It is a much faster paced , and higher scoring game than traditional full sided soccer . The speed of the attack , the use of triangulation , and the strategies bring aspects of Hockey into the game . The quick shift from one end of the field to the other after a goal is scored , or upon loss of possession is reminiscent of Basketball . It requires the blending of individual skills with teamwork . Its gain in popularity is largely because every member of the team gets equal playing time , and equal touches on the ball . All players on the field are a part of the play . Because of the speed of the game , and the fact that players are constantly in motion , there are frequent substitutions . A typical player may be rotated on six times or more in one game . There are no permanently assigned positions as there are in full sided soccer , giving each team member equal status and equal importance . This helps to develop individual skills . Currently there are Four major tours in the United States , Colorado based Kick it 3v3 Soccer http://www.kickit3v3.com/ with their World Championship 's held at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex in Florida , Utah based 3v3 Live , Florida based Challenge3v3 and 3v3 World Tour , a 3v3 soccer tour that offers a 3v3 ranking system . There is also a new California based US 3v3 Soccer is promoting 3v3 soccer throughout California and the West . Canada also finally has its own home grown tour attempting to promote 3v3 there . Ontario based Ultimate 3 on 3 Soccer is the first Canadian based 3v3 Soccer Tour .",
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"text": "UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying Group F The UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying Group F was one of the nine groups to decide which teams would qualify for the UEFA Euro 2016 finals tournament . Group F consisted of six teams : Greece , Hungary , Romania , Finland , Northern Ireland , and Faroe Islands , where they played against each other home-and-away in a round-robin format . The top two teams would qualify directly for the finals . The third-placed team would qualify directly too if they had the best records among the third-placed teams of all qualifying groups , otherwise they would enter the play-offs for another chance to qualify . Northern Ireland and Romania qualified for the finals as the group winners and runners-up respectively . As third-placed Hungary were n't the highest-ranked among all third-placed teams , they advanced to the play-offs , where they won against Norway and thus qualified too .",
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"text": "Graeme Le Saux Graeme Pierre Le Saux ( -LSB- ləˈsoʊ -RSB- ; born 17 October 1968 ) is a retired Jèrriais and English professional footballer of French ancestry . He played from 1989 to 2005 starting as a left winger ( often wearing the number 7 shirt - right winger Dennis Wise would wear number 11 ) during his first spell at Chelsea , eventually becoming a left back for Chelsea , Blackburn Rovers and Southampton , and for the England national football team . He came out of retirement in 2012 by signing with Wembley in order to appear in the club 's FA Cup fixtures . After beginning playing in Jersey , he moved to England and debuted for Chelsea in 1989 . He left Chelsea in 1993 to join the Blackburn side being built by wealthy benefactor , Jack Walker , and was part of their 1994 -- 95 Premier League winning team . In 1997 , he returned to Chelsea , staying there for six seasons until moving to Southampton in 2003 . He announced his retirement from football upon Southampton 's relegation from the Premier League in 2005 . In his club playing career , he scored 20 goals from 403 club appearances . He was twice named in the Professional Footballers ' Association Team of the Year , in 1995 with Blackburn and in 1998 with Chelsea . His return to Chelsea in 1997 in a # 5 million transfer made him the most expensive defender in English football . As an England international , he made 36 senior appearances from 1994 until 2000 , including starting all four England games at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France , and scoring one international goal , against Brazil .",
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"text": "Slovenia at the UEFA European Championship Slovenia qualified for one UEFA European Championship so far ( as of 2014 ) , the Euro 2000 tournament . During the qualifiers , they ended second in their group with Norway , Greece , Latvia , Albania and Georgia . This allowed the team to compete for qualification against Ukraine in the play-offs , which the Slovenians won 3 -- 2 on aggregate to qualify for their first major tournament . At the championship in Belgium and the Netherlands , Slovenia was drawn into group C together with Spain , Yugoslavia and Norway . Despite being an outsider , Slovenia held Serbia and Norway at a draw and only suffered a narrow loss against Spain . With two points , however , Slovenia ended last in their group . Zlatko Zahovič was the country 's star player as he scored three out of four Slovenian goals .",
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"text": "Edmílson José Edmílson Gomes de Moraes ( born 10 July 1976 ) , known simply as Edmílson , is a retired Brazilian footballer . Either a defensive midfielder or a central defender , he played in three countries in his professional career , representing with team and individual success São Paulo , Lyon and Barcelona ( four seasons each in the last two clubs ) . Having won 40 caps with Brazil , Edmilson represented the nation at the 2002 World Cup , helping it win the tournament .",
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"text": "2014 UEFA Europa League Final The 2014 UEFA Europa League Final was the final match of the 2013 -- 14 UEFA Europa League , the 43rd season of Europe 's secondary club football tournament organised by UEFA , and the fifth season since it was renamed from the UEFA Cup to the UEFA Europa League . It was played at the Juventus Stadium in Turin , Italy on 14 May 2014 , between Spanish side Sevilla and Portuguese side Benfica . Sevilla won the match 4 -- 2 on penalties , following a 0 -- 0 draw after extra time . Sevilla secured their third title in eight years , after winning the competition in 2006 and 2007 . With this triumph , they joined Juventus ( 1977 , 1990 , 1993 ) , Internazionale ( 1991 , 1994 , 1998 ) and Liverpool ( 1973 , 1976 , 2001 ) as the teams with the most wins . Benfica lost their second consecutive UEFA Europa League final , following their defeat against Chelsea in the 2013 final . Including their runner-up finish in 1983 , Benfica are the team with the most lost finals in the competition . As the winners , Sevilla earned the right to play against 2013 -- 14 UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid in the 2014 UEFA Super Cup .",
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"text": "Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament The men 's football tournament at the 2012 Summer Olympics was held in London and five other cities in Great Britain from 26 July to 11 August . Associations affiliated with FIFA were invited to enter their men 's U-23 teams in regional qualifying competitions , from which 15 teams , plus the hosts Great Britain , reached the final tournament . Men 's teams were allowed to augment their squads with three players over the age of 23 . It was the first major FIFA-organised men 's tournament to be held within the United Kingdom since the 1966 FIFA World Cup and was the first men 's Olympic football tournament to feature a team representing Great Britain since the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome . The gold medal was won by Mexico who defeated Brazil 2 -- 1 in the final .",
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"text": "1981–82 British Home Championship The 1981-82 British Home Championship between the British Home Nations was won by a dominant England football team which won all three of its matches as the tournament returned after being abandoned in 1981 due to civil disturbances in Northern Ireland . The championship was eagerly awaited because for the first time since 1958 , three of the Home Nations were featuring in a World Cup ; the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain and this was a chance to see them in competitive action before the World Cup began . The end-of-season format that had been used throughout the 1970s was dropped as it was felt three games in eight days was too intense at the end of a season and prior to a World Cup . The English began impressively with a heavy victory over Northern Ireland at home , followed by victory away in Wales . The Scots could only manage a draw with the disappointing Irish by contrast although they did beat Wales . The Welsh managed to salvage a result in their third game with a 3 -- 0 defeat of Northern Ireland to claim third place . In the final deciding match in Glasgow , England edged victory through a Paul Mariner goal and thus claimed the championship . In the World Cup , Scotland were eliminated in the first round whilst England went out in the second round without losing a game . The unfancied Irish however provided a shock by beating hosts Spain and eliminating Yugoslavia in the first round before falling victim to the inspired French in round two .",
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"text": "Slovakia at the FIFA World Cup This is a record of Slovakia 's results at the FIFA World Cup . The FIFA World Cup , sometimes called the Football World Cup or the Soccer World Cup , but usually referred to simply as the World Cup , is an international association football competition contested by the men 's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association ( FIFA ) , the sport 's global governing body . The championship has been awarded every four years since the first tournament in 1930 , except in 1942 and 1946 , due to World War II . The tournament consists of two parts , the qualification phase and the final phase ( officially called the World Cup Finals ) . The qualification phase , which currently take place over the three years preceding the Finals , is used to determine which teams qualify for the Finals . The current format of the Finals involves 32 teams competing for the title , at venues within the host nation ( or nations ) over a period of about a month . The World Cup Finals is the most widely viewed sporting event in the world , with an estimated 715.1 million people watching the 2006 tournament final . Slovakia have appeared in the finals of the FIFA World Cup on one occasion in 2010 where they reached the second round .",
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"text": "Italy national under-21 football team The Italy national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Italy and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation . The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship , held every two years . Italy is the most successful nation in the history of the competition , with five Championships won ( 1992 , 1994 , 1996 , 2000 and 2004 ) . Italy has also been twice runner-up of the competition , in 1986 and 2013 . From 1990 to 2004 the team established near-total dominance of European Under-21 football , winning five of the seven tournaments . Italy 's Under-21s played the first match at the new Wembley Stadium , on 24 March 2007 , against England Under-21s . The game resulted in a 3-3 draw , with Giampaolo Pazzini scoring all 3 goals for the Azzurrini . Prior to the 2008 Olympic games , Italy U-21s went on to win the 2008 Toulon Tournament by beating Chile ( 1-0 ) in the final . It was the first time they had won this tournament , previously their best had been runner-up on two occasions . In the 2015 U-21 Championship Italy was eliminated in the group stage .",
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"text": "Deadpool (film) Deadpool is a 2016 American superhero film directed by Tim Miller and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick , based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name . It is the eighth installment and a spin-off in the X-Men film series , and stars Ryan Reynolds as the titular character , as well as Morena Baccarin , Ed Skrein , T. J. Miller , Gina Carano , Leslie Uggams , Brianna Hildebrand , and Stefan Kapičić . In the film , antihero Deadpool hunts the man who nearly destroyed his life while also trying to reunite with his lost love . Development began in February 2004 with New Line Cinema , but moved in March 2005 to 20th Century Fox who bought the film rights . In May 2009 , after Reynolds portrayed the character in X-Men Origins : Wolverine , to the general disappointment of fans , Fox lent the film to writers , and Miller was hired for his directorial debut in April 2011 . Enthusiastic acclaim for leaked CGI test footage by Miller in July 2014 led to Fox greenlighting the film in September . Additional casting began in early 2015 , and principal photography commenced in Vancouver from March to May . Deadpool premiered in Paris on February 8 , 2016 , and was released on February 12 in the United States in IMAX , DLP , D-Box , and premium large format . Critics praised Reynolds ' performance as well as the film 's style , faithful depiction of the titular character , and action sequences , but criticized its plot as formulaic . It received various awards and nominations , including two Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Motion Picture -- Musical or Comedy and Best Actor -- Motion Picture Musical or Comedy , and a Producers Guild of America Award nomination for Best Theatrical Motion Picture . It also won two Critics ' Choice Movie Awards for Best Comedy and Best Actor in a Comedy . The film was also a significant commercial success , grossing over $ 783million worldwide and breaking numerous box-office records , becoming the ninth highest-grossing film of 2016 , the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time when unadjusted for inflation , and the highest-grossing X-Men film . Shortly after the film 's success , Fox ordered development of a sequel scheduled to be released on June 1 , 2018 .",
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"text": "Killer Instinct 2 Killer Instinct 2 is a fighting video game developed by Rare and manufactured by Midway for arcades in 1996 as a sequel to Killer Instinct ( 1994 ) . A modified version of Killer Instinct 2 , licensed by Nintendo , was published for the Nintendo 64 as Killer Instinct Gold that same year . A Super Nintendo Entertainment System version of Killer Instinct 2 was developed and completed , but never released . A digital port of the game for Xbox One is bundled with the second season of Killer Instinct ( 2013 ) under the title Killer Instinct 2 Classic .",
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"text": "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Ghost Rider : Spirit of Vengeance ( also known as Ghost Rider 2 ) is a 2011 American 3D supernatural superhero film based on the Marvel Comics antihero Ghost Rider . It is the stand-alone sequel to the 2007 film Ghost Rider and features Nicolas Cage as Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider with supporting roles portrayed by Ciarán Hinds ( replacing Peter Fonda ) , Violante Placido , Johnny Whitworth , Christopher Lambert , and Idris Elba . The film was directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor , from a screenplay written by David S. Goyer , Scott M. Gimple and Seth Hoffman . Ghost Rider : Spirit of Vengeance was released in theaters on February 17 , 2012 in 3D and 2D . Critical reception was largely negative ; critics and fans criticized the script , CGI , and acting . Despite this , the film grossed more than $ 132 million against its $ 57 million budget . Nicolas Cage has said that he is `` done '' with the Ghost Rider films and a planned sequel was canceled . By May 2013 , the film rights to Ghost Rider had reverted to Marvel Studios and the Robbie Reyes version of Ghost Rider appears in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.",
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"text": "Houston Film Critics Society Awards 2010 The 4th Houston Film Critics Society Awards were presented on December 18 , 2010 . These awards for `` extraordinary accomplishment in film '' are presented annually by the Houston Film Critics Society ( HFCS ) based in Houston , Texas . The organization , founded in 2007 , includes 22 film critics for print , radio , television , and internet publications in the greater Houston area . The awards are co-sponsored by the Houston Film Commission , Southwest Alternate Media Project , Women in Film and Television/Houston , WorldFest , and the Houston Cinema Arts Society . The nominations for the 2010 awards were announced on December 12 , 2010 . Eligible films do not need to have played or opened in a Houston film theater prior to the nomination deadline , merely made available to the HFCS membership at a screening or on DVD . Along with the 13 `` best of '' category awards , this year also saw the introduction of a new category for `` Worst Movies of the Year '' . The Social Network , True Grit , and 127 Hours each received six nominations , all including the Best Picture , Actor , Direction , and Original Score categories . The Social Network was the HFCS 's most awarded film of 2010 taking top honors in the Best Picture , Best Director ( David Fincher ) , Best Actor ( Jesse Eisenberg ) , and Best Screenplay ( Aaron Sorkin ) categories . Inception was the only other film to garner multiple awards , winning both the Best Original Score ( Hans Zimmer ) and Best Cinematography ( Wally Pfister ) prizes . The other acting awards went to Natalie Portman as Best Actress for Black Swan , Hailee Steinfeld as Best Supporting Actress for True Grit , and Christian Bale as Best Supporting Actor for The Fighter . The remaining film honors went to Toy Story 3 as Best Animated Film , Restrepo as Best Documentary , and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as Best Foreign Language Film . `` We Are Sex Bob-Omb '' by Beck from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World was named the Best Original Song . The HFCS 's first-ever award for `` Worst Picture '' was given to Jonah Hex starring Josh Brolin . In addition to the category awards , the HFCS presented their annual Lifetime Achievement Award to Sissy Spacek and its Humanitarian Award to George Clooney . Clooney was selected for `` selflessly using his celebrity for greater good '' . The HFCS award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinema awards were presented to Charles Dove , director of the Rice University Media Center , and Hector Luna , the founder and editor of C-47 Houston .",
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"text": "The Smurfs 2 The Smurfs 2 is a 2013 American 3D live-action/computer-animated comedy film and a sequel to the 2011 film The Smurfs . It is loosely based on The Smurfs comic-book series created by the Belgian comics artist Peyo . It is the second and final installment of a projected duology , produced by Sony Pictures Animation and distributed by Columbia Pictures . The film is directed by Raja Gosnell , who helmed the first , with all the main cast returning . New cast members include Christina Ricci and J. B. Smoove as members of the Naughties , and Brendan Gleeson as Patrick Winslow 's stepfather . The film was released on July 31 , 2013 and is dedicated to Jonathan Winters , who voiced Papa Smurf and died on April 11 , 2013 . Its gross of $ 347 million was seen by Sony as a disappointment , which Box Office Mojo labelled as `` an unprecedented drop for a closely-timed family sequel '' and attributed to the negative reception of the first film and to the strong competition coming from another family sequel Despicable Me 2 .",
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"text": "The Hangover Part II The Hangover Part II is a 2011 American comedy film produced by Legendary Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros. . Pictures . It is the sequel to the 2009 film The Hangover and the second installment in The Hangover trilogy . Directed by Todd Phillips , who co-wrote the script with Craig Mazin and Scot Armstrong , the film stars Bradley Cooper , Ed Helms , Zach Galifianakis , Ken Jeong , Jeffrey Tambor , Justin Bartha , and Paul Giamatti . It tells the story of Phil , Stu , Alan , and Doug as they travel to Thailand for Stu 's wedding . After the bachelor party in Las Vegas , Stu takes no chances and opts for a safe , subdued pre-wedding brunch . Things do not go as planned , resulting in another bad hangover with no memories of the previous night . Development began in April 2009 , two months before The Hangover was released . The principal actors were cast in March 2010 to reprise their roles from the first film . Production began in October 2010 , in Ontario , California , before moving on location in Thailand . The film was released on May 26 , 2011 and became the highest-grossing R-rated comedy during its theatrical run . A third and final installment , The Hangover Part III , was released on May 23 , 2013 .",
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"text": "Kung Fu Panda 2 Kung Fu Panda 2 is a 2011 3D American computer-animated comedy-drama martial arts film , directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson , produced by DreamWorks Animation , and distributed by Paramount Pictures . It is the sequel to the 2008 film Kung Fu Panda and the second installment in the Kung Fu Panda franchise . Jack Black , Angelina Jolie , Dustin Hoffman , Seth Rogen , Lucy Liu , David Cross , James Hong , and Jackie Chan reprise their character roles from the original film . They are joined by Gary Oldman , Michelle Yeoh and Danny McBride . In the film , Po and the Furious Five battle an evil peacock named Lord Shen who has a powerful weapon that he plans to conquer China with . However Po discovers a terrifying secret about his past in the process . The film was released in theatres May 26 , 2011 in Real D 3D and Digital 3D . Kung Fu Panda 2 grossed $ 665 million worldwide against its $ 150 million budget . The film was the highest-grossing animated feature film of the year and was nominated for the 2011 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 84th Academy Awards . A sequel , titled Kung Fu Panda 3 , and directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni , was released on January 29 , 2016 .",
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"text": "Ken Marino Kenneth Joseph `` Ken '' Marino ( born December 19 , 1968 ) is an American actor , comedian , director , and screenwriter . He was a cast member on MTV 's The State and has starred in shows such as Party Down , Marry Me , Burning Love , and Childrens Hospital .",
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"text": "Aftershocks (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) `` Aftershocks '' is the eleventh episode of the second season of the American television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. , based on the Marvel Comics organization S.H.I.E.L.D. ( Strategic Homeland Intervention , Enforcement and Logistics Division ) , revolving around the character of Phil Coulson and his team of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents as they race to strike back against Hydra after an apparent defeat to the latter , while several characters discover they have gained new abilities following the end of the previous episode . It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe ( MCU ) , sharing continuity with the films of the franchise . The episode was written by Maurissa Tancharoen and Jed Whedon , and directed by Billy Gierhart . Clark Gregg reprises his role as Coulson from the film series , and is joined by series regulars Ming-Na Wen , Brett Dalton , Chloe Bennet , Iain De Caestecker , Elizabeth Henstridge , Nick Blood , and Adrianne Palicki . Palicki was promoted to series regular with this episode , after having a recurring guest role in the first half of the season . The episode also saw the return of Marvel 's `` The Art of ... '' marketing initiative . `` Aftershocks '' originally aired on ABC on March 3 , 2015 , and according to Nielsen Media Research , was watched by 4.48 million viewers .",
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"text": "Stroker Ace Stroker Ace is a 1983 American action comedy film , directed by Hal Needham and filmed in North Carolina and Georgia . Burt Reynolds stars as the eponymous Stroker Ace , a NASCAR driver . The co-stars were Jim Nabors , Loni Anderson , Ned Beatty , Parker Stevenson , and Bubba Smith , with appearances by many NASCAR drivers , such as : Dale Earnhardt , Richard Petty , Neil Bonnett , Harry Gant , Terry Labonte , Kyle Petty , Benny Parsons , Tim Richmond , Ricky Rudd , Cale Yarborough , and announcers Ken Squier , David Hobbs , and Chris Economaki . The movie was filmed on location at Charlotte Motor Speedway , Talladega Superspeedway and the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton , Georgia . The theme song was performed by Charlie Daniels . Burt Reynolds turned down the role of astronaut Garrett Breedlove in Terms of Endearment to do this film . The role went to Jack Nicholson , who went on to win an Academy Award . Reynolds said he made this decision because `` I felt I owed Hal more than I owed Jim '' but that it was a turning point in his career from which he never recovered . `` That 's where I lost them , '' he says of his fans . The movie was adapted from the 1974 novel Stand On It , an autobiography of fictional driver `` Stroker Ace . '' The novel 's joint authors , William Neely and Robert K. Ottum , based the book on actual events from the racing world but with their protagonist as the subject .",
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"text": "List of accolades received by Dallas Buyers Club Dallas Buyers Club is a 2013 American biographical drama film directed by Jean-Marc Vallée based on a screenplay written by Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack . Matthew McConaughey stars as Ron Woodroof , an AIDS patient who smuggles unapproved AIDS drug treatments into Texas and establishes the titular club where he distributes them amongst other AIDS sufferers whilst opposed by the Food and Drug Administration . Jared Leto and Jennifer Garner feature in supporting roles . Dallas Buyers Club premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7 , 2013 . Focus Features initially gave the film a limited release at nine theaters on November 1 before expanding it on November 22 to over 600 theaters in the United States and Canada . The film grossed a worldwide total of over $ 55 million on a production budget of $ 5 million . Rotten Tomatoes , a review aggregator , surveyed 234 reviews and judged 94 % to be positive . Dallas Buyers Club garnered awards and nominations in a variety of categories with particular praise for the performances of actors , McConaughey and Leto . At the 86th Academy Awards , the film received six nominations , including Best Picture , Best Original Screenplay , Best Actor for McConaughey , and Best Supporting Actor for Leto . McConaughey and Leto went on to win their respective categories -- only the fifth film in Oscars history to win both awards . Hairstylist Adruitha Lee , and makeup artist Robin Mathews won for Best Makeup and Hairstyling . Mathews ' makeup budget for the film was only $ 250 . At the 71st Golden Globe Awards , McConaughey won for Best Actor -- Motion Picture Drama , and Leto won for Best Supporting Actor -- Motion Picture . At the Screen Actors Guild Awards the film had three nominations ; winning Best Actor for McConaughey and Best Supporting Actor for Leto . Borten and Wallack 's screenplay was also nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Writers Guild of America Awards . The National Board of Review named Dallas Buyers Club one of the top ten independent films of 2013 .",
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"text": "Brianna Hildebrand Brianna Caitlin Hildebrand ( born August 14 , 1996 ) is an American actress . She is known for appearing in the web series Annie Undocumented , and as Negasonic Teenage Warhead in the 2016 film Deadpool .",
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"text": "The Hitman's Bodyguard The Hitman 's Bodyguard is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Patrick Hughes and written by Tom O'Connor . The film stars Ryan Reynolds , Samuel L. Jackson , Gary Oldman , Élodie Yung and Salma Hayek . The plot follows a bodyguard who is hired to protect a hitman who has to testify at the International Court of Justice . It is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 18 , 2017 .",
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"text": "Swimming Pool (2001 film) Swimming Pool is a 2001 German slasher film , known in Germany as Swimming Pool - Der Tod feiert mit and The Pool in the United States . It was directed by Boris von Sychowski and stars James McAvoy , Isla Fisher , Kristen Miller , and Jason Liggett . It was followed by Swimming Pool 2 in 2005 .",
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"text": "Deliverance Deliverance is a 1972 American rural horror film produced and directed by John Boorman , and starring Jon Voight , Burt Reynolds , Ned Beatty and Ronny Cox , with the latter two making their feature film debuts . The film is based on the 1970 novel of the same name by American author James Dickey , who has a small role in the film as the Sheriff . The screenplay was written by Dickey and an uncredited Boorman . It was a critical success , earning three Academy Award nominations and five Golden Globe nominations . Widely acclaimed as a landmark picture , the film is noted both for the music scene near the beginning , with one of the city men playing `` Dueling Banjos '' on guitar with a banjo-playing country boy , that sets the tone for what lies ahead -- a trip into unknown and potentially dangerous wilderness -- and for its visceral and notorious male rape scene . In 2008 , Deliverance was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being `` culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant '' .",
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"text": "The Croods The Croods is a 2013 American 3D computer-animated adventure comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by 20th Century Fox . It stars the voices of Nicolas Cage , Emma Stone , Ryan Reynolds , Catherine Keener , Clark Duke , and Cloris Leachman . The film is set in a fictional prehistoric Pliocene era known as `` The Croodaceous '' ( a prehistoric period which contains fictional prehistoric creatures ) when a caveman 's position as a `` Leader of the Hunt '' is threatened by the arrival of a prehistoric genius who comes up with revolutionary new inventions as they trek through a dangerous but exotic land in search of a new home . The Croods was written and directed by Kirk DeMicco and Chris Sanders , and produced by Kristine Belson and Jane Hartwell . The film premiered at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival on February 15 , 2013 , and was released in the United States on March 22 , 2013 . As part of the distribution deal , this is the first film from DreamWorks Animation to be distributed by 20th Century Fox , since the end of their distribution deal with Paramount Pictures . The Croods received generally positive reviews , and proved to be a box office success , earning more than $ 587 million on a budget of $ 135 million . The film launched a new franchise , with a television series , Dawn of the Croods , which debuted on December 24 , 2015 , on Netflix . A sequel was announced for a 2018 release , but was later cancelled .",
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"text": "French Connection II French Connection II is a 1975 crime drama film starring Gene Hackman and directed by John Frankenheimer . It is a fictional sequel to the initially true story of the 1971 Academy Award winning picture The French Connection . The film expands on the central character of Det. Jimmy `` Popeye '' Doyle who travels to Marseille , France where he is attempting to track down French drug-dealer Alain Charnier , who got away at the end of the first film . Hackman won an Academy Award for Best Actor for the original The French Connection and he and Fernando Rey are the only returning cast members .",
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"text": "The Dead and the Damned 2 The Dead and the Damned 2 ( also The Dead , the Damned , and the Darkness and Tom Sawyer vs Zombies ) is a 2014 American horror film written and directed by Rene Perez . It was released direct-to-video on October 7 , 2014 , and is the sequel to the 2010 film The Dead and the Damned .",
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"text": "Smokey and the Bandit II Smokey and the Bandit II is a 1980 American action comedy film directed by Hal Needham , and stars Burt Reynolds , Sally Field , Jerry Reed , Jackie Gleason and Dom DeLuise . The film is the sequel to the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit . The film was originally released in the United Kingdom , New Zealand , Australia and several other , mainly Commonwealth countries as Smokey and the Bandit Ride Again . Early video releases and TV broadcasts also used this title , but in more recent years have reverted to the original U.S. title . It was followed by a sequel three years later , Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 ( 1983 ) , in which Reynolds appeared only in a brief cameo appearance , and Sally Field was absent completely . The plot centers on Bo `` Bandit '' Darville ( Burt Reynolds ) and Cledus `` Snowman '' Snow ( Jerry Reed ) , transporting an elephant to the GOP National Convention , with Sheriff Buford T. Justice ( Jackie Gleason ) in hot pursuit once again .",
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"text": "My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2 My Super Psycho Sweet 16 : Part 2 is a 2010 American teen horror slasher film directed by Jacob Gentry and a sequel to My Super Psycho Sweet 16 ( 2009 ) . It premiered on October 22 , 2010 on MTV . The film is followed by My Super Psycho Sweet 16 : Part 3 ( 2012 ) .",
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"text": "Rapture (BioShock) Rapture is a fictional city in the BioShock series published by 2K Games . It is an underwater city that is the main setting for the games BioShock and BioShock 2 . The city also briefly appears in BioShock Infinite , and is featured in its DLC , Burial at Sea . The game 's back-story describes the city as envisioned by business tycoon Andrew Ryan in the mid-1940s as a means to create a utopia for mankind 's greatest artists and thinkers to prosper in a laissez-faire environment outside of increasing oppression by the world 's governments . However , the lack of government made many people uneasy , and the masses turned toward political activists like Atlas who advocated stability under a government , turning the city into a dystopia ; and on the eve of 1959 , a civil war broke out , leaving much of Rapture 's population dead . The remaining citizens either became psychotic `` Splicers '' due to the effects of ADAM , a substance that can alter genetic material , or have barricaded themselves from the Splicers to protect themselves , leaving the city to fail and fall apart around them . The player first experiences Rapture in BioShock , in 1960 , a year after the fateful riots , as a man named Jack that has come to Rapture after a plane accident over the mid-Atlantic Ocean where the city was located ; during this , the player comes to learn more about Ryan 's motives and those that he struggled against to keep the city 's ideals until the very end . In BioShock 2 , the player takes the role of a `` Big Daddy '' , a heavily modified humanoid in an armored diving suit , designed to maintain the city , and would soon come to serve the purpose of protecting the Little Sisters as they collect ADAM from `` Angels '' , which are dead bodies that harbor significant amounts of ADAM ; this takes place eight years after the events of the first game , and while Ryan has been killed , there remain those that vie for the vacuum left in his position of power . Rapture makes a brief appearance near the climax of BioShock Infinite , which is otherwise set in a different dystopian city , Columbia . Downloadable content for Infinite is set in Rapture on New Year 's Eve 1959 , a year before the events of the first BioShock and on the day of the civil war .",
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"text": "Evil Evil , in a general context is the absence or opposite of that which is described as being good . Often , evil denotes profound immorality . In certain religious contexts , evil has been described as a supernatural force . Definitions of evil vary , as does the analysis of its motives . However , elements that are commonly associated with evil involve unbalanced behavior involving anger , revenge , fear , hatred , psychological trauma , expediency , selfishness , ignorance , or neglect . In cultures with an Abrahamic religious influence , evil is usually perceived as the dualistic antagonistic opposite of good , in which good should prevail and evil should be defeated . In cultures with Buddhist spiritual influence , both good and evil are perceived as part of an antagonistic duality that itself must be overcome through achieving Śūnyatā meaning emptiness in the sense of recognition of good and evil being two opposing principles but not a reality , emptying the duality of them , and achieving a oneness . The philosophical question of whether morality is absolute , relative , or illusory leads to questions about the nature of evil , with views falling into one of four opposed camps : moral absolutism , amoralism , moral relativism , and moral universalism . While the term is applied to events and conditions without agency , the forms of evil addressed in this article presume an evildoer or doers .",
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"text": "Gabâ Gabâ or gabaa , for the people in many parts of the Philippines particularly among Visayans , is the concept of a non-human and non-divine , imminent retribution . A sort of negative karma , it is generally seen as an evil effect on a person because of their wrongdoings or transgressions . The word has later been recycled for translating `` divine retribution '' or `` divine fury '' in the translations of the Bible to many local dialects in the Philippines . It is also translated as nemesis . The opposite of `` Gaba '' is Grasya , literally Grace in Spanish , which pertains to blessings from the Heavens .",
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"text": "Metonymy Metonymy ( -LSB- mᵻˈtɒnᵻmi -RSB- ) is a figure of speech in which a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with that thing or concept . The words metonymy and metonym come from the μετωνῠμία , metōnymía , ( `` a change of name '' ) , from μετά , metá , ( `` after , beyond '' ) , and - ωνυμία , - ōnymía , a suffix that names figures of speech , from ὄνῠμα , ónyma or ὄνομα , ónoma , ( `` name '' ) . The location of a capital is often used as a metonym for a government or other official institutions -- for example : Brussels for the institutions of the European Union , The Hague for the International Court of Justice , Nairobi for the government of Kenya , Washington , D.C. , for the federal government of the United States , or Beacon Hill for the government of the U.S. state of Massachusetts . A place can represent an entire industry : for instance Wall Street is often used metonymically to describe the entire U.S. financial and corporate banking sector . Common nouns and phrases can also be metonyms : red tape can stand for bureaucracy , whether or not that bureaucracy actually uses red tape to bind documents . In Commonwealth realms , The Crown is a metonym for the state in all its aspects . Metonymy and related figures of speech are common in everyday speech and writing . Synecdoche and metalepsis are considered specific types of metonymy . Polysemy , multiple meanings of a single word or phrase , sometimes results from relations of metonymy . Both metonymy and metaphor involve the substitution of one term for another . In metaphor , this substitution is based on some specific analogy between two things , whereas in metonymy the substitution is based on some understood association or contiguity . American literary theorist Kenneth Burke described metonymy as one of four `` master tropes '' : metaphor , a substitute for perspective ; metonymy , a substitute for reduction ; synecdoche , a substitute for representation ; and irony , a substitute for dialectic . He described these tropes and the way they overlap in A Grammar of Motives . In addition to its use in everyday speech , metonymy is a figure of speech in some poetry and in much rhetoric . Greek and Latin scholars of rhetoric made significant contributions to the study of metonymy .",
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"text": "Theodicy and the Bible Theodicy , in its most common form , is the attempt to answer the question of why a good God permits the manifestation of evil . Theodicy attempts to resolve the evidential problem of evil by reconciling the traditional divine characteristics of omnibenevolence and omnipotence , in either their absolute or relative form , with the occurrence of evil or suffering in the world . `` Writings and discourses on theodicy by Jews , Greeks , Christians , and Eastern religions have graced our planet for thousands of years , '' and `` debates about theodicy continue among believers and unbelievers alike '' . Theodicy is an `` intensely urgent '' and `` constant concern '' of `` the entire Bible '' . Relating theodicy and the Bible is crucial to understanding Abrahamic theodicy because the Bible `` has been , both in theory and in fact , the dominant influence upon ideas about God and evil in the Western world '' . The Bible raises the issue of theodicy by its portrayals of God as inflicting evil and by its accounts of people who question God 's goodness by their angry indictments . However , the Bible `` contains no comprehensive theodicy '' . `` The most common theodicy is the free will theodicy . '' It lays the blame for all moral evil and some natural evil on humanity 's misuse of its free will . This article shows that the free will theodicy interacts with the Bible at its core : what Jesus and Paul say about the freedom of the will and with what kind of freedom of the will God endowed humanity at the Creation .",
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"text": "Bounded rationality Bounded rationality is the idea that when individuals make decisions , their rationality is limited by the tractability of the decision problem , the cognitive limitations of their minds , and the time available to make the decision . Decision-makers in this view act as satisficers , seeking a satisfactory solution rather than an optimal one . Herbert A. Simon proposed bounded rationality as an alternative basis for the mathematical modeling of decision-making , as used in economics , political science and related disciplines . It complements `` rationality as optimization '' , which views decision-making as a fully rational process of finding an optimal choice given the information available . Simon used the analogy of a pair of scissors , where one blade represents `` cognitive limitations '' of actual humans and the other the `` structures of the environment '' , illustrating how minds compensate for limited resources by exploiting known structural regularity in the environment . Some models of human behavior in the social sciences assume that humans can be reasonably approximated or described as `` rational '' entities ( see for example rational choice theory , or Downs Political Agency Models ) . Many economics models assume that people are on average rational , and can in large enough quantities be approximated to act according to their preferences . The concept of bounded rationality revises this assumption to account for the fact that perfectly rational decisions are often not feasible in practice because of the intractability of natural decision problems and the finite computational resources available for making them .",
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"text": "Political feasibility analysis Political feasibility analysis is used to predict the probable outcome of a proposed solution to a policy problem through examining the actors , events and environment involved in all stages of the policy-making process . It is one frequently used component of a policy analysis and can serve as an evaluative criterion in choosing between policy alternatives . Feasible policies must be politically acceptable or at least not unacceptable . Political unacceptability is a combination of two conditions too much opposition or too little support . One common mistake is widespread in practice that feasibility becomes a dominant criterion of preferable alternative . Feasibility is `` the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done '' . More plainly , one might ask `` can we get this done ? '' Feasibility , as it pertains to the political arena , speaks to the political climate . The question then becomes : `` In this political climate , can we get this done ? '' Political feasibility is a measure of how well a solution to a policy problem , will be accepted by a set of decision makers and the general public . For a policy to be enacted and implemented , it must be politically acceptable , or feasible . A policy alternative 's lack of political feasibility can often be attributed to its lack of political support or the result of controversy that may surround the issue the policy seeks to address . Alternatively , a politically feasible alternative is one that has the greatest probability of `` receiv -LSB- ing -RSB- sufficient political push and support to be implemented '' given any specific constraints . When policy analysis generates policy alternatives , the political risks and costs associated with each can be important criteria for deciding between alternatives . A good policy alternative requires a certain amount of political feasibility , or implementation of the policy will be impossible . It is important to keep in mind , however , that feasibility alone does not make a policy `` good . '' Examining all criteria is necessary for the implementation of socially responsible policy . Politics are difficult to predict but it has been said that `` no decision is ever made in complex systems without political feasibility having played some role . ''",
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"text": "Poem on the Evil Times of Edward II Poem on the Evil Times of Edward II , also known as The Simonie and Symonie and Couetise , is a Middle English poem in three distinct versions probably composed and modified over a century by anonymous authors . The original poem , perhaps not exactly reproduced by any of the surviving texts , has been dated to 1321 by Thomas Wright ( 1839 ) , to 1327 by J. Aberth ( 2000 ) , and to 1322-30 by Dan Embree and Elizabeth Urquhart ( 1991 ) . Version A is in Edinburgh , National Library of Scotland , MS Advocates 19.2.1 . It is 476 lines long , breaking off in mid-stanza . It can be s dated to the 1320s or 30s . Version B is in Oxford , Bodleian Library , MS Bodley 48 . It is 413 lines long , but 216 lines have been cut from the manuscript . It can be dated to the 1320s Version C is in Cambridge , Peterhouse MS 104 . It is 468 lines long , apparently complete . It might be dated to any point up to the date of the manuscript itself -- 1375-1425 . The three versions vary radically from one another -- much more extensively than is usual for a text that has been merely copied and much more chaotically than is plausible for a text revised by its author . Each version has unique inclusions and omissions ; only 35 percent of the lines in A are shared by B and C. It was a `` social protest '' poem that arose in the aftermath of the Great Famine of 1315-1317 . It clearly targeted the negligences and vices of specific social groups , such as the clergy and nobility , within the context of the failures of the Great Famine and wars of the early 14th century . The tradition of social protest poems in England would later culminate with Piers Plowman -- see Piers Plowman tradition for further discussion .",
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"text": "Superintelligence A superintelligence is a hypothetical agent that possesses intelligence far surpassing that of the brightest and most gifted human minds . `` Superintelligence '' may also refer to a property of problem-solving systems ( e.g. , superintelligent language translators or engineering assistants ) whether or not these high-level intellectual competencies are embodied in agents that act in the world . A superintelligence may or may not be created by an intelligence explosion and associated with a technological singularity . University of Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom defines superintelligence as `` an intellect that is much smarter than the best human brains in practically every field , including scientific creativity , general wisdom and social skills . '' The program Fritz falls short of superintelligence even though it is much better than humans at chess because Fritz can not outperform humans in other tasks . Following Hutter and Legg , Bostrom treats superintelligence as general dominance at goal-oriented behavior , leaving open whether an artificial or human superintelligence would possess capacities such as intentionality ( cf. the Chinese room argument ) or first-person consciousness ( cf. the hard problem of consciousness ) . Technological researchers disagree about how likely present-day human intelligence is to be surpassed . Some argue that advances in artificial intelligence ( AI ) will probably result in general reasoning systems that lack human cognitive limitations . Others believe that humans will evolve or directly modify their biology so as to achieve radically greater intelligence . A number of futures studies scenarios combine elements from both of these possibilities , suggesting that humans are likely to interface with computers , or upload their minds to computers , in a way that enables substantial intelligence amplification . Some researchers believe that superintelligence will likely follow shortly after the development of artificial general intelligence . The first sentient machines are likely to immediately hold an enormous advantage in at least some forms of mental capability , including the capacity of perfect recall , a vastly superior knowledge base , and the ability to multitask in ways not possible to biological entities . This may give them the opportunity to -- either as a single being or as a new species -- become much more powerful than humans , and to displace them . A number of scientists and forecasters argue for prioritizing early research into the possible benefits and risks of human and machine cognitive enhancement , because of the potential social impact of such technologies .",
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"text": "Delusional disorder Delusional disorder is a mental illness in which the patient presents with delusions , but with no accompanying prominent hallucinations , thought disorder , mood disorder , or significant flattening of affect . Delusions are a specific symptom of psychosis . Delusions can be `` bizarre '' or `` non-bizarre '' in content ; non-bizarre delusions are fixed false beliefs that involve situations that could potentially occur in real life , such as being followed or poisoned . Apart from their delusions , people with delusional disorder may continue to socialize and function in a normal manner and their behavior does not necessarily generally seem odd . However , the preoccupation with delusional ideas can be disruptive to their overall lives . For the diagnosis to be made , auditory and visual hallucinations can not be prominent , though olfactory or tactile hallucinations related to the content of the delusion may be present . To be diagnosed with a delusional disorder , the delusion ( s ) can not be due to the effects of a drug , medication , or general medical condition , and delusional disorder can not be diagnosed in an individual previously properly diagnosed with schizophrenia . A person with delusional disorder may be high functioning in daily life . Recent and comprehensive metaanalyses of scientific studies point to an association between a deterioration in aspects of IQ in psychotic patients , in particular perceptual reasoning . According to German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin , patients with delusional disorder remain coherent , sensible and reasonable . The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ( DSM ) defines six subtypes of the disorder characterized as erotomanic ( believes that someone is in love with them ) , grandiose ( believes that they are the greatest , strongest , fastest , richest , and/or most intelligent person ever ) , jealous ( believes that the love partner is cheating on them ) , persecutory ( delusions that the person or someone to whom the person is close is being malevolently treated in some way ) , somatic ( believes that they have a disease or medical condition ) , and mixed , i.e. , having features of more than one subtype . Delusions also occur as symptoms of many other mental disorders , especially the other psychotic disorders . The DSM-IV , and psychologists , generally agree that personal beliefs should be evaluated with great respect to cultural and religious differences , since some cultures have widely accepted beliefs that may be considered delusional in other cultures .",
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"text": "Dictator A dictator is a political leader who wields absolute power . A state ruled by a dictator is called a dictatorship . The word originated as the title of a magistrate in the Roman Republic appointed by the Senate to rule the republic in times of emergency ( see Roman dictator and justitium ) . Like the term `` tyrant '' ( which was originally a respectable Ancient Greek title ) , and to a lesser degree `` autocrat '' , `` dictator '' came to be used almost exclusively as a non-titular term for oppressive , even abusive rule , yet had rare modern titular use . In modern usage , the term `` dictator '' is generally used to describe a leader who holds and/or abuses an extraordinary amount of personal power , especially the power to make laws without effective restraint by a legislative assembly . Dictatorships are often characterised by some of the following traits : suspension of elections and of civil liberties ; proclamation of a state of emergency ; rule by decree ; repression of political opponents without abiding by rule of law procedures ; these include one-party state , and cult of personality . The term `` dictator '' is comparable to but not synonymous with the ancient concept of a tyrant ; initially `` tyrant '' , like `` dictator '' , did not carry negative connotations . A wide variety of leaders coming to power in a number of different kinds of regimes , such as military juntas , one-party states and civilian governments under personal rule , have been described as dictators . They may hold left or right-wing views , or may be apolitical .",
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"text": "Heavy metal lyrics Heavy metal lyrics are the words used in songs by heavy metal music bands , groups and artists . Given that there are many genres of heavy metal , it is difficult to make generalizations about the lyrics and lyrical themes . In 1989 , two metal scholars wrote that heavy metal lyrics concentrate `` on dark and depressing subject matter to an extent hitherto unprecedented '' in any form of popular music . Jeffrey Arnett states that metal songs are `` overwhelmingly dominated '' by `` ugly and unhappy '' themes which express `` no hope '' for the future . Deena Weinstein has proposed one way to analyze metal song themes is loosely grouping them into two categories : the Dionysian theme ( a reference to the Roman God of wine ) , which celebrates `` sex , drugs and rock and roll '' , partying , and enjoyment of life and the Chaotic theme , which involves dark subjects such as Hell , injustice , mayhem , carnage and death . Not all metal genres fall into Weinstein 's two theme model ; for example power metal 's lyrical themes often focus on fantasy and mythology , camaraderie and hope , personal struggles and emotions , among other themes . Another exception is pop metal bands , which replaced `` gloom and doom '' themes with `` positive , upbeat '' songs about romantic love and relationships , part of their goal of appealing more to female listeners . In metal overall , the small number of metal songs about relationships are typically about unions that have `` gone sour '' long ago . The thematic content of heavy metal lyrics has long been a target of criticism . According to Jon Pareles , `` Heavy metal 's main subject matter is simple and virtually universal . With grunts , moans and subliterary lyrics , it celebrates ... a party without limits ... -LSB- T -RSB- he bulk of the music is stylized and formulaic . '' Music critics have often deemed metal lyrics juvenile and banal , and others have objected to what they see as advocacy of misogyny and the occult . During the 1980s , the Parents Music Resource Center ( PMRC ) petitioned the U.S. Congress to regulate the popular music industry due to what the group asserted were objectionable lyrics , particularly those in heavy metal songs . The PMRC used music professor Joe Stuessy to testify against metal . Professor Stuessy alleged that heavy metal songs focus on violence , substance abuse , perversion , S&M , and Satanism . Robert Walser analyzed 88 metal songs ' themes to determine if Professor Stuessy 's claims were valid . In Walser 's analysis , the dominant theme in the metal songs was `` longing for intensity '' ; he found that the negative themes described by Stuessy and the PMRC were uncommon . Jeffrey Arnett analysed the lyrics from 115 metal songs : he found that the top three messages were `` grim ... themes '' about violence , angst and protest . Metal artists have had to defend their lyrics in front of the U.S. Senate and in courtrooms . In 1985 , Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider was asked to defend his song Under the Blade at a U.S. Senate hearing . In 1986 , Ozzy Osbourne was sued because of the lyrics of his song Suicide Solution . In 1990 , Judas Priest was sued in American court by the parents of two young men who had shot themselves five years earlier , allegedly after hearing the subliminal statement `` do it '' in a Priest song . While the case attracted a great deal of media attention , it was ultimately dismissed . In some predominantly Muslim countries , heavy metal has been officially denounced as a threat to traditional values . In countries such as Morocco , Egypt , Lebanon , and Malaysia , there have been incidents of heavy metal musicians and fans being arrested and incarcerated .",
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"text": "Justice (economics) Justice in economics is a subcategory of welfare economics with models frequently representing the ethical-social requirements of a given theory , whether `` in the large , '' as of a just social order , or `` in the small , '' as in the equity of `` how institutions distribute specific benefits and burdens . '' That theory may or may not elicit acceptance . In the Journal of Economic Literature classification codes ` justice ' is scrolled to at JEL : D63 , wedged on the same line between ` Equity ' and ` Inequality ' along with ` Other Normative Criteria and Measurement ' . Categories above and below the line are Externalities and Altruism . Some ideas about justice and ethics overlap with the origins of economic thought , often as to distributive justice and sometimes as to Marxian analysis . The subject is a topic of normative economics and philosophy and economics . In early welfare economics , where mentioned , ` justice ' was little distinguished from maximization of all individual utility functions or a social welfare function . As to the latter , Paul Samuelson ( 1947 ) , expanding on work of Abram Bergson , represents a social welfare function in general terms as any ethical belief system required to order any ( hypothetically feasible ) social states for the entire society as `` better than , '' `` worse than , '' or `` indifferent to '' each other . Kenneth Arrow ( 1963 ) showed a difficulty of trying to extend a social welfare function consistently across different hypothetical ordinal utility functions even apart from justice . Utility maximization survives , even with the rise of ordinal-utility/Pareto theory , as an ethical basis for economic-policy judgments in the wealth-maximization criterion invoked in law and economics . Amartya Sen ( 1970 ) , Kenneth Arrow ( 1983 ) , Serge-Christophe Kolm ( 1969 , 1996 , 2000 ) , and others have considered ways in which utilitarianism as an approach to justice is constrained or challenged by independent claims of equality in the distribution of primary goods , liberty , entitlements , opportunity , exclusion of antisocial preferences , possible capabilities , and fairness as non-envy plus Pareto efficiency . Alternate approaches have treated combining concern for the worst off with economic efficiency , the notion of personal responsibility and ( de ) merits of leveling individual benefits downward , claims of intergenerational justice , and other non-welfarist/Pareto approaches . Justice is a subarea of social choice theory , for example as to extended sympathy , and more generally in the work of Arrow , Sen , and others . A broad reinterpretation of justice from the perspective of game theory , social contract theory , and evolutionary naturalism is found in works of Ken Binmore ( 1994 , 1998 , 2004 ) and others . Arguments on fairness as an aspect of justice have been invoked to explain a wide range of behavioral and theoretical applications , supplementing earlier emphasis on economic efficiency ( Konow , 2003 ) .",
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"text": "Unfair preference An unfair preference ( or `` voidable preference '' ) is a legal term arising in bankruptcy law where a person or company transfers assets or pays a debt to a creditor shortly before going into bankruptcy , that payment or transfer can be set aside on the application of the liquidator or trustee in bankruptcy as an unfair preference or simply a preference . The law on unfair preferences varies from country to country , but characteristically , to set a transaction or payment aside as an unfair preference , the liquidator will need to show that : the person or company was insolvent at the time the payment was made ( either on the cash-flow test , or on the balance sheet test - it varies from country to country ) the person or company then went into bankruptcy within a specified time thereafter , usually referred to as the vulnerability period the payment had the effect of putting the creditor in a better position than other unsecured creditors in some jurisdictions , it is also necessary to show that the bankrupt intended to grant a preference . In most countries an application to have a transaction set aside as a preference can only be made by the liquidator or trustee in bankruptcy ( as the person making the payment must be in bankruptcy , and thus they are not normally liable to suits from other creditors ) . The effect of a successful application to have a transaction declared as an unfair preference varies . Inevitably the creditor which received the payment or assets has to return it to the liquidator . In some countries the assets are treated in the normal way , and may be taken by any secured creditors who have a security interest which catches the assets ( characteristically , a floating charge ) . However , some countries have `` ring-fenced '' recoveries of unfair preferences so that they are made available to the pool of assets for unsecured creditors . An unfair preference has some of the same characteristics as a fraudulent conveyance , but legally they are separate concepts . There is not normally any requirement to prove an intention to defraud to recover assets under an unfair preference application . However , similar to fraudulent conveyance applications , unfair preferences are often seen in connection with asset protection schemes that are entered into too late by the putative bankrupt . Many jurisdictions provide for an exception in the case of transactions entered into in the ordinary course of business with a view to keeping the company trading , and such transactions are usually either validated or presumed to be validated .",
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"text": "Attendant circumstance In law , attendant circumstances ( sometimes external circumstances ) are the facts surrounding an event . In the criminal law in the United States , the definition of a given offense generally includes up to three kinds of `` elements '' : the actus reus , or guilty conduct ; the mens rea , or guilty mental state ; and the attendant ( sometimes `` external '' ) circumstances . The reason is given in Powell v. Texas , 392 U.S. 514 , 533 ( 1968 ) : ... criminal penalties may be inflicted only if the accused has committed some act , has engaged in some behavior , which society has an interest in preventing . The burden of proof is on the prosecution to prove each `` element of the offense '' in order for a defendant to be found guilty . The Model Penal Code § 1.13 ( 9 ) offers the following definition of the phrase `` elements of an offense '' : ( i ) such conduct or ( ii ) such attendant circumstances or ( iii ) such a result of conduct as ( a ) is included in the description of the forbidden conduct in the definition of the offense ; or ( b ) establishes the required kind of culpability ; or ( c ) negatives an excuse or justification for such conduct ; or ( d ) negatives a defense under the statute of limitations ; or ( e ) establishes jurisdiction or venue ;",
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"text": "Structured expert judgment: the classical model Expert Judgment ( EJ ) denotes a wide variety of techniques ranging from a single undocumented opinion , through preference surveys , to formal elicitation with external validation of expert probability assessments . Recent books are . In the nuclear safety area , Rasmussen formalized EJ by documenting all steps in the expert elicitation process for scientific review . This made visible wide spreads in expert assessments and teed up questions regarding the validation and synthesis of expert judgments . The nuclear safety community later took onboard expert judgment techniques underpinned by external validation . Empirical validation is the hallmark of science , and forms the centerpiece of the classical model of probabilistic forecasting . A European Network coordinates workshops . Application areas include nuclear safety , investment banking , volcanology , public health , ecology , engineering , climate change and aeronautics/aerospace . For a survey of applications through 2006 see and give exhortatory overviews . A recent large scale implementation by the World Health Organization is described in . A long running application at the Montserrat Volcano Observatory is described in . The classical model scores expert performance in terms of statistical accuracy ( sometimes called calibration ) and informativeness . These terms should not be confused with `` accuracy and precision '' . Accuracy `` is a description of systematic errors '' while precision `` is a description of random errors '' . In the classical model statistical accuracy is measured as the p-value or probability with which one would falsely reject the hypotheses that an expert 's probability assessments were statistically accurate . A low value ( near zero ) means it is very unlikely that the discrepancy between an expert 's probability statements and observed outcomes should arise by chance . Informativeness is measured as Shannon relative information ( or Kullback Leibler divergence ) with respect to an analyst-supplied background measure . Shannon relative information is used because it is scale invariant , tail insensitive , slow , and familiar . Parenthetically , measures with physical dimensions , such as the standard deviation , or the width of prediction intervals , raise serious problems , as a change of units ( meters to kilometers ) would affect some variables but not others . The product of statistical accuracy and informativeness for each expert is their combined score . With an optimal choice of a statistical accuracy threshold beneath which experts are unweighted , the combined score is a long run `` strictly proper scoring rule '' : an expert achieves his long run maximal expected score by and only by stating his true beliefs . The classical model derives Performance Weighted ( PW ) combinations . These are compared with Equally Weighted ( EW ) combinations , and recently with Harmonically Weighted ( HW ) combinations , as well as with individual expert assessments . While some mathematicians and decision analysts regard combining expert judgments as a mathematical problem , the classical model regards expert combination as more akin to an engineering problem . A bicycle obeys Newton 's Laws but does not follow from them . It is designed to optimize performance under constraints . Similarly expert judgment combination is viewed as a tool for enabling rational consensus by optimizing performance measures under mathematical and decision theoretic constraints . The theory of rational consensus is summarized in . Real expert judgment studies differ in many ways from research or academic exercises . The experts are typically recruited in a traceable peer nomination process based on their knowledge of and engagement with the subject of the study ; they may receive remuneration . In all cases , experts ' reasoning is documented , and their names and affiliations are part of the reporting . However , to encourage candid judgments , individuals ' responses are not exchanged within the group and association of names with assessments is not reported in the open literature , but is preserved to enable peer review by the problem owner . Elicitations typically last several hours ; the elicitation protocol is formalized and is part of the public reporting . Elicitation styles differ among practitioners , including face-to-face interviews , with or without plenary briefing and training , and `` supervised plenary '' . Remote elicitation is rarely used , but some recent studies use online face-to-face tools .",
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"text": "Common good In philosophy , economics , and political science , the common good ( also commonwealth or common weal ) is a term of art , referring to either what is shared and beneficial for all or most members of a given community , or alternatively , what is achieved by citizenship , collective action , and active participation in the realm of politics and public service . The concept of the common good differs significantly among philosophical doctrines . Early conceptions of the common good were set out by Ancient Greek philosophers , including Aristotle and Plato . One understanding of the common good rooted in Aristotle 's philosophy remains in common usage today , referring to what one contemporary scholar calls the `` good proper to , and attainable only by , the community , yet individually shared by its members . '' The concept of common good developed through the work of political theorists , moral philosophers , and public economists , including Thomas Aquinas , Niccolò Machiavelli , John Locke , Jean-Jacques Rousseau , James Madison , Adam Smith , Karl Marx , John Stuart Mill , John Rawls , and many other thinkers . In contemporary economic theory , a common good is any good which is rivalrous yet non-excludable , while the common good , by contrast , arises in the subfield of welfare economics and refers to the outcome of a social welfare function . Such a social welfare function , in turn , would be rooted in a moral theory of the good ( such as utilitarianism ) . Social choice theory aims to understand processes by which the common good may or may not be realized in societies through the study of collective decision rules . And public choice theory applies microeconomic methodology to the study of political science in order to explain how private interests affect political activities and outcomes .",
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"text": "Illusionism (philosophy) Illusionism is a metaphysical theory first propounded by professor Saul Smilansky of the University of Haifa . It holds that people have illusory beliefs about free will . Furthermore , it holds that it is both of key importance and morally right that people not be disabused of these beliefs , because the illusion has benefits both to individuals and to society . Giving up a belief in hard incompatibilism , argues Smilansky , removes an individual 's basis for a sense of self-worth in his or her own achievements . It is `` extremely damaging to our view of ourselves , to our sense of achievement , worth , and self-respect '' . Neither compatibilism nor hard determinism are the whole story , according to Smilansky , and there exists an ultimate perspective in which some parts of compatibilism are valid and some parts of hard determinism are valid . However , Smilansky asserts , the nature of what he terms the fundamental dualism between hard determinism and compatibilism is a morally undesirable one , in that both beliefs , in their absolute forms , have adverse consequences . The distinctions between choice and luck made by compatibilism are important , but wholly undermined by hard determinism . But , conversely , hard determinism undermines the morally important notions of justice and respect , leaving them nothing more than `` shallow '' notions . Smilansky 's thesis is considered a radical one , and other philosophers disagree with it . Professor Derk Pereboom of Cornell University , for example , disagrees that hard incompatibilism necessarily does away with self-worth , because to a large extent that sense of self-worth is n't related to will at all , let alone to free will . Aspects of worthiness such as natural beauty , native physical ability , and intelligence are not voluntary . Professor James Lenman of the University of Glasgow ( at the time ) takes a similar line , arguing that Smilansky 's expression of the problems is overstated . The problems that he presents are less fundamentally metaphysical than simply practical in nature .",
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"text": "Shame Shame is a painful , social emotion that can be seen as resulting '' ... from comparison of the self 's action with the self 's standards ... '' . but which may equally stem from comparison of the self 's state of being with the ideal social context 's standard . Thus , shame may stem from volitional action or simply self-regard ; no action by the shamed being is required : simply existing is enough . Both the comparison and standards are enabled by socialization . Though usually considered an emotion , shame may also variously be considered an affect , cognition , state , or condition . The roots of the word shame are thought to derive from an older word meaning `` to cover '' ; as such , covering oneself , literally or figuratively , is a natural expression of shame . Nineteenth-century scientist Charles Darwin , in his book The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals , described shame affect as consisting of blushing , confusion of mind , downward cast eyes , slack posture , and lowered head , and he noted observations of shame affect in human populations worldwide . He also noted the sense of warmth or heat ( associated with the vasodilation of the face and skin ) occurring in intense shame . Shame can also result in crying . A `` sense of shame '' is the feeling known as guilt but `` consciousness '' or awareness of `` shame as a state '' or condition defines core/toxic shame ( Lewis , 1971 ; Tangney , 1998 ) . The key emotion in all forms of shame is contempt ( Miller , 1984 ; Tomkins , 1967 ) . Two distinct domains that shame is expressed are the consciousness of self as bad and the other is self as inadequate . People employ negative coping responses to counter deep rooted , associated sense of `` shameworthiness '' . The shame cognition may occur as a result of the experience of shame affect or , more generally , in any situation of embarrassment , dishonor , disgrace , inadequacy , humiliation , or chagrin . A `` state of shame '' is assigned internally from being a victim of environment where the sense of self is stigmatized like being denigrated by caregivers , overtly rejected by parents in favor of siblings needs , etc. and the same is assigned externally , by others , regardless of one 's own experience or awareness . `` To shame '' generally means to actively assign or communicate a state of shame to another . Behaviors designed to `` uncover '' or `` expose '' others are sometimes used for this purpose , as are utterances like `` Shame ! '' or `` Shame on you ! '' Finally , to `` have shame '' means to maintain a sense of restraint against offending others ( as with modesty , humility , and deference ) while to `` have no shame '' is to behave without such restraint ( as with excessive pride or hubris ) .",
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"text": "Wicked Appetite Wicked Appetite is a 2010 novel by Janet Evanovich set in Salem , Massachusetts . Elizabeth Tucker ( referred to as Lizzie ) is a baker at Dazzle 's Bakery , specialising in cupcakes . Lizzie has recently moved to Salem after inheriting her aunt 's house . Diesel ( from Visions of Sugar Plums , Plum Lovin '' ' , Plum Spooky , and Plum Lucky , the `` Between The Numbers '' Stephanie Plum holiday novellas ) appears out of thin air in Dazzle 's Bakery after Lizzie has been accosted by Gerwulf Grimoire , otherwise known as Wulf ( from Plum Spooky ) . Unbeknownst to her , Lizzie is an Unmentionable , with a special talent for finding things that Diesel needs . A Stone of Power has re-surfaced and Diesel needs to get to it before Wulf does . The Seven Stones of Power reflect each of the Seven Deadly Sins , the stone in this book dedicated to the sin of gluttony . The stones are known by the acronym SALIGIA , from the Latin names for the sins : superbia , avaritia , luxuria , invidia , gula , ira , & acedia , or pride , greed , lust , envy , gluttony , anger , & sloth . Lizzie 's co-worker Glo , not an Unmentionable but a Questionable , tries out a number of spells with unusual results . Lizzie adopts an odd orange one-eyed cat , who possibly belonged to her deceased Aunt Ophelia , and Carl , the monkey with an attitude problem , rides along . Carl the monkey was introduced in Fearless Fourteen humping Brenda 's hair , and was featured in Plum Spooky . A sequel , titled Wicked Business '' , was released on June 19 , 2012 .",
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"text": "Curse A curse ( also called an imprecation , malediction , execration , malison , anathema , or commination ) is any expressed wish that some form of adversity or misfortune will befall or attach to some other entity : one or more persons , a place , or an object . In particular , `` curse '' may refer to such a wish or pronouncement made effective by a supernatural or spiritual power , such as a god or gods , a spirit , or a natural force , or else as a kind of spell by magic or witchcraft ; in the latter sense , a curse can also be called a hex or a jinx . In many belief systems , the curse itself ( or accompanying ritual ) is considered to have some causative force in the result . To reverse or eliminate a curse is sometimes called `` removal '' or `` breaking '' , and is often believed to require elaborate rituals or prayers . The study of the forms of curses comprise a significant proportion of the study of both folk religion and folklore . The deliberate attempt to levy curses is often part of the practice of magic . In Hindu culture the Sage or Rishi is believed to have the power to bless and curse . Examples include the curse placed by Rishi Bhrigu on king Nahusha and the one placed by Rishi Devala . Special names for specific types of curses can be found in various cultures : African American hoodoo presents us with the jinx and crossed conditions , as well as a form of foot track magic which was used by Ramandeep , whereby cursed objects are laid in the paths of victims and activated when walked over . Middle Eastern and Mediterranean culture is the source of the belief in the evil eye , which may be the result of envy but , more rarely , is said to be the result of a deliberate curse . In order to be protected from the evil eye , a protection item is made from dark blue circular glass , with a circle of white around the black dot in the middle , which is reminiscent of a human eye . The size of the protective eye item may vary . German people , including the Pennsylvania Dutch speak in terms of hexing ( from the German word for witchcraft ) , and a common hex in days past was that laid by a stable-witch who caused milk cows to go dry and horses to go lame .",
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"text": "False friend False friends are words in two languages ( or letters in two alphabets ) that look or sound similar , but differ significantly in meaning . An example is the English embarrassed and the Spanish embarazada ( which means pregnant ) , or the word sensible , which means reasonable in English , but sensitive in French and Spanish . Another example is the root L-H-M in Semitic languages ; while `` Lekhem '' in Hebrew and `` Laham '' in Syriac mean `` bread '' , `` Lahem '' in Arabic is `` meat '' . The term is a shortened version of the expression `` false friend of a translator '' , the French version of which ( faux amis du traducteur ) was introduced by linguists Maxime Kœssler and Jules Derocquigny in 1928 , in the book Les Faux Amis ou les trahisons du vocabulaire anglais ( False Friends , or the Pitfalls of the English Vocabulary , with a sequel , Autres Mots anglais perfides ) . There is often a partial overlap in meanings , which creates additional complications . Similar words may also fail to catch all the nuance of each word in both languages . For instance , the French demande simply means a ` request ' , which is similar to but also very different from a demand in English and demandar in Spanish ( `` to sue '' ) . The two `` false friends '' may actually be related , having the same origin . One example is in the instance of English `` cunt '' and Dutch `` kont '' ( buttocks ) , of which apart from the difference in meaning the former is highly vulgar while the latter is not . This is unlike `` false cognates '' , which are similar words in different languages that appear to have a common historical linguistic origin ( whatever their current meaning ) but actually do not . As well as producing completely false friends , the use of loanwords often results in the use of a word in a restricted context , which may then develop new meanings not found in the original language . For example , angst means `` fear '' in a general sense ( as well as `` anxiety '' ) in German , but when it was borrowed into English in the context of psychology , its meaning was restricted to a particular type of fear described as `` a neurotic feeling of anxiety and depression '' . Also , gymnasium meant both ' a place of education ' and ' a place for exercise ' in Latin , but its meaning was restricted to the former in German and to the latter in English , making the expressions into false friends in those languages as well as in Greek , where it started out as ' a place for naked exercise ' .",
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The Strangers starred someone born in September.
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"text": "Scott Speedman Robert Scott Speedman ( born September 1 , 1975 ) is a British-Canadian film and television actor . He is known for playing Ben Covington in the coming-of-age drama television series Felicity and Lycan -- Vampire hybrid Michael Corvin in the gothic horror -- action Underworld films . His other film work includes Duets , Dark Blue , xXx : State of the Union , Anamorph , The Strangers , Barney 's Version , The Vow , and The Monster . He currently stars as Barry `` Baz '' Blackwell in the TNT crime drama series , Animal Kingdom .",
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"text": "The Strangers (2008 film) The Strangers is a 2008 American horror film written and directed by Bryan Bertino and starring Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman . The film follows a young couple who are terrorized by three masked assailants over the course of an evening at a remote summer home . Writer-director Bertino was inspired by two real-life events : the Manson family Tate murders , a multiple homicide that occurred in California in 1969 ; and a series of break-ins that occurred in his own neighborhood as a child . Made on a budget of $ 9 million , the film was shot on location in rural South Carolina in the fall of 2006 . At the 2007 San Diego Comic Con , Bertino appeared with stars Tyler and Speedman , and premiered a teaser trailer promoting the film . Originally slated for a theatrical release in November 2007 , its release date was postponed , and it received a wide theatrical release on May 30 , 2008 . It grossed $ 82.4 million at the box office worldwide . Although a commercial success , it received mixed reviews from critics , with some praising its atmosphere and tension , and others criticizing its script and characters . Contemporary film scholars have interpreted the film as a criticism of the perceived safety of pastoral life , as well as an exploration of stranger-on-stranger violence .",
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"text": "September Affair September Affair is a 1950 film directed by William Dieterle and starring Joan Fontaine , Joseph Cotten and Jessica Tandy . It was produced by Hal B. Wallis .",
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"text": "Maurice Kaufmann Maurice Harington Kaufmann ( 29 June 1927 -- 21 September 1997 ) was a British actor of stage , film and television , who specialized in whodunits and horror films , from 1954 to 1981 , when he retired .",
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"text": "No Strangers Here No Strangers Here is a 1950 Australian dramatised documentary about a migrant family who move to Australia . Four actors play the migrants . According to the Sun Herald : Apart from acknowledgment of its good intentions , not very much can be said on behalf of this locally made narrative about a family of New Australians and their life in a country town . The script is deplorably slow in movement . The way is still wide open for a good Australian film - maker to search into the absorbing drama of human conflicts and hopes and doubts that is locked in the heart of every New Australian .",
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"text": "September 7",
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"text": "Todd Holoubek Todd Holoubek ( born September 10 , 1969 ) is an American film and television actor ; comedian ; and sketch-comedy writer . He is also an academic .",
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"text": "Susan Shaw Susan Shaw ( 29 August 1929 -- 27 November 1978 ) was an English actress .",
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},
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"docid": "c0df3d13cd2a558b72e5b766d8cd9105",
"text": "Janet Andrewartha Janet Andrewartha ( born 16 September 1951 is an Australian actress of stage and television . She is famous for playing on-going roles in two popular Australian TV series , Reb Kean in Prisoner , and Lyn Scully in Neighbours .",
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},
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"text": "Christopher Neame Christopher Neame ( born 12 September 1947 , London ) is an English actor now moved to the United States .",
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"text": "Halvar Björk Erik Halvar Bertil Björk ( September 22 , 1928 -- November 12 , 2000 ) was a Swedish actor . He worked at the Malmö City Theatre from 1962 till 1986 , but also made many substantial film - and TV-roles ; for example , he acted in Autumn Sonata ( 1978 ) and Sunday 's Children ( 1992 ) by Ingmar Bergman and The Emigrants ( 1971 ) and The New Land ( 1972 ) by Jan Troell . Björk won the Best Actor at the 5th Guldbagge Awards for his performance in the Yngve Gamlin film Badarna ( 1968 ) . He died of lung cancer .",
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},
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"docid": "4676ab0a9e8d886fd2000dcc58aeb1ad",
"text": "Ben Chaplin Ben Chaplin ( born Benedict John Greenwood ; 31 July 1969 ) is an English actor .",
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},
{
"docid": "5bc1784cfe103381fbbcf8bbb694e699",
"text": "Joseph D. Reitman Joseph David Reitman ( born May 25 , 1968 ) is an American actor , film producer , film director , and writer .",
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},
{
"docid": "a116b69c0dfd003c9a6e9824c124fdd8",
"text": "Felicity Montagu Felicity J. Montagu ( born 12 September 1960 ) is an English actress .",
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},
{
"docid": "773f73f506551c21f770d548ed7da633",
"text": "Lauren Iungerich Lauren Emily Iungerich ( born 14 September 1974 ) is a writer , director and showrunner known for Awkward .",
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},
{
"docid": "6b5dff9513bf01faf58e4cffc28d57ad",
"text": "Bill Raymond William Joseph `` Bill '' Raymond ( born September 9 , 1938 ) is an American actor who has appeared in film , television and theatre since the 1960s .",
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},
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"docid": "ea470aaa791186bf43ca26086f4c67cd",
"text": "Hannah Friedman Hannah Friedman ( born September 29 , 1986 ) is a writer , director , and musician from New York .",
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},
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"docid": "2d63b18fb2b0cbb2c9a336cc1574f82d",
"text": "Isiah Whitlock Jr. Isiah Whitlock Jr. ( born September 13 , 1954 ) is an American actor .",
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},
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"docid": "05b2d9539fae2e95b4e651c35325dda5",
"text": "September (band) September was a Yugoslavian jazz rock band active between 1975 and 1979 .",
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},
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"text": "Strangers Within Strangers Within is a 2017 British home invasion horror film . The film stars Elana Di Troya as Sam , the daughter of a world-famous artist who is left home alone for a weekend . Joined by her three best friends , Sam hosts a casual gathering . This lasts barely an hour as one of the girls ' boyfriend arrives with two friends who have attended the gathering with an ulterior motive .",
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},
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"text": "Jay Pickett Jay Pickett ( born February 10 , 1961 ) is an American actor .",
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},
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"docid": "bb71626adedb80d349c8d2e2fc14be0a",
"text": "Martin Sacks Martin Colin Sacks ( born 16 October 1959 ) is an award-winning Australian actor , chiefly known for his 12-year role on Blue Heelers from 1993 -- 2005 .",
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Benedict Cumberbatch is an actor.
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"text": "Benedict Cumberbatch Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch CBE ( born 19 July 1976 ) is an English actor who has performed in film , television , theatre and radio . He is the son of actors Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham . Cumberbatch graduated from the University of Manchester and continued his training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art , obtaining a Master of Arts in Classical Acting . He first performed at the Open Air Theatre , Regent 's Park in Shakespearean productions and made his West End debut portraying George Tesman in Richard Eyre 's revival of Hedda Gabler in 2005 . Since then he has starred in the Royal National Theatre productions After the Dance ( 2010 ) and Frankenstein ( 2011 ) . In 2015 , he played William Shakespeare 's Hamlet at the Barbican Theatre . Cumberbatch 's television work includes appearances in Silent Witness ( 2002 ) and Fortysomething ( 2003 ) before playing Stephen Hawking in the television film Hawking in 2004 . He has starred as Sherlock Holmes in the series Sherlock since 2010 . He has also headlined Tom Stoppard 's adaptation of Parade 's End ( 2012 ) and The Hollow Crown : The Wars of the Roses ( 2016 ) . In film , he has starred in Amazing Grace ( 2006 ) as William Pitt the Younger , Star Trek Into Darkness ( 2013 ) as Khan , 12 Years a Slave ( 2013 ) as William Prince Ford , The Fifth Estate ( 2013 ) as Julian Assange and The Imitation Game ( 2014 ) as Alan Turing . From 2012 to 2014 , through voice and motion capture , he played the characters of Smaug and the Necromancer in The Hobbit film series . Cumberbatch portrays the Marvel Comics character Dr. Stephen Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe , first appearing in the film Doctor Strange ( 2016 ) . Cumberbatch has received numerous awards and nominations for acting including three Laurence Olivier Award nominations , winning Best Actor in a Play for Frankenstein . He has also received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations , winning Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for Sherlock . His performance in The Imitation Game earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor . In addition , he has received six BAFTA nominations , five Screen Actors Guild Award nominations and two Golden Globe Award nominations among others . In 2014 , Time magazine included him in its annual Time 100 as one of the `` Most Influential People in the World '' . He was appointed a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in June 2015 for his services to the performing arts and to charity .",
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"text": "ITV Sunday Night Theatre ITV Sunday Night Theatre , originally titled ITV Saturday Night Theatre , is a UK television anthology series screened on ITV , and produced by London Weekend Television ( LWT ) . Some episodes were produced with Kestrel Productions . Around 200 episodes aired on ITV from 1969-1974 , including productions of the plays Long Day 's Journey into Night by Eugene O'Neill , A Doll 's House by Henrik Ibsen , and Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw . Other episodes included adaptions of the works of William Shakespeare , James Joyce , Wilkie Collins , Simon Gray , Sam Shepard , Israel Horovitz , Arthur Miller , August Strindberg , J.B. Priestley , Lanford Wilson , and John Mortimer . Among its directors were Michael Lindsay-Hogg , Anthony Page , Mike Newell , Fielder Cook , Ted Kotcheff , Peter Wood , and Vivian Matalon . The actors involved included Helen Mirren , Laurence Olivier , Sean Connery , Anthony Hopkins , Michael Caine , Paul Scofield , George C. Scott , Laurence Harvey , Ralph Richardson , Diana Rigg , Trevor Howard , Glenda Jackson , Diane Cilento , Alec Guinness , Jane Asher , Martin Sheen , Colleen Dewhurst , Jean Marsh , Shelley Winters , Ian Holm , Richard Chamberlain , Edith Evans , John Gielgud , Shirley Knight , Ian McKellen , George Sanders and Margaret Whiting .",
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"text": "Hugh Grant Hugh John Mungo Grant ( born 9 September 1960 ) is an English actor and film producer . Grant has received a Golden Globe , a BAFTA , and an Honorary César for his work . His films have earned more than US$ 2.4 billion from 25 theatrical releases worldwide . Grant first received attention after earning the Volpi Cup for his performance in James Ivory 's Maurice ( 1987 ) but achieved international success after appearing in the Richard Curtis-scripted Four Weddings and a Funeral ( 1994 ) . Grant used this breakthrough role as a frequent cinematic persona during the 1990s , delivering comic performances in films such as Mickey Blue Eyes ( 1999 ) and Notting Hill ( 1999 ) . One of the best known figures in 1990s British popular culture , Grant was in a high-profile relationship with Elizabeth Hurley , which was the focus of much attention in the British and international media . By the turn of the 21st century , Grant had established himself as a leading man , skilled with a satirical comic talent . Grant has expanded his oeuvre with critically acclaimed turns as a cad in Bridget Jones 's Diary ( 2001 ) , About a Boy ( 2002 ) , and American Dreamz ( 2006 ) . Grant later played against type with multiple cameo roles in the epic sci-fi drama film , Cloud Atlas ( 2012 ) . He 's also known for appearing in period pieces such as The Remains of the Day ( 1993 ) , Sense and Sensibility ( 1995 ) and Florence Foster Jenkins ( 2016 ) . Within the film industry , Grant is cited as an anti-star who approaches his roles like a character actor , and attempts to make his acting appear spontaneous . Hallmarks of his comic skills include a nonchalant touch of irony/sarcasm and studied physical mannerisms , as well as his precisely-timed dialogue delivery and facial expressions . The entertainment media 's coverage of Grant 's life off the big screen has often overshadowed his work as an actor . Grant has been outspoken about his antipathy towards the profession of acting , and in his disdain towards the culture of celebrity and hostility towards the media . In a career spanning 30 years , Grant has repeatedly claimed that acting was not his true calling , but rather a career that unintentionally developed by happenstance .",
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"text": "Judi Dench Dame Judith Olivia Dench ( born 9 December 1934 ) , known as Judi Dench , is an English actress and author . Dench made her professional debut in 1957 with the Old Vic Company . Over the following few years , she performed in several of Shakespeare 's plays in such roles as Ophelia in Hamlet , Juliet in Romeo and Juliet , and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth . Although most of her work during this period was in theatre , she also branched into film work and won a BAFTA Award as Most Promising Newcomer . She drew strong reviews for her leading role in the musical Cabaret in 1968 . Over the next two decades , Dench established herself as one of the most significant British theatre performers , working for the National Theatre Company and the Royal Shakespeare Company . She achieved success in television during this period , in the series A Fine Romance from 1981 until 1984 , and in 1992 with a starring role in the romantic comedy series As Time Goes By . Her film appearances were infrequent and included supporting roles in major films such as A Room with a View ( 1986 ) supporting Maggie Smith , before she rose to international fame as M in GoldenEye ( 1995 ) , a role she continued to play in James Bond films until Skyfall ( 2012 ) . A seven-time Oscar nominee , Dench won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love and has received nominations for her roles in Mrs Brown ( 1997 ) , Chocolat ( 2000 ) , Iris ( 2001 ) , Mrs Henderson Presents ( 2005 ) , Notes on a Scandal ( 2006 ) , and Philomena ( 2013 ) . She has also received many award nominations for her acting in theatre , film and television ; her competitive awards include six British Academy Film Awards , four BAFTA TV Awards , seven Olivier Awards , two Screen Actors Guild Awards , two Golden Globes , and a Tony Award . She has also received the BAFTA Fellowship ( 2001 ) and the Special Olivier Award ( 2004 ) . In June 2011 , she received a fellowship from the British Film Institute ( BFI ) . Dench is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts ( FRSA ) .",
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"text": "Christopher Plummer Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer ( born December 13 , 1929 ) is a Canadian theatre , film and television actor . After making his film debut in Stage Struck ( 1958 ) , Plummer went on to a successful film career , now spanning more than five decades . Some of his most notable film performances include : The Sound of Music ( 1965 ) , Battle of Britain ( 1969 ) , Waterloo ( 1970 ) , The Return of the Pink Panther ( 1975 ) , Murder by Decree ( 1979 ) , Dragnet ( 1987 ) , Star Trek VI : The Undiscovered Country ( 1991 ) , A Beautiful Mind ( 2001 ) , Nicholas Nickleby ( 2002 ) , National Treasure ( 2004 ) , The New World ( 2005 ) , Inside Man ( 2006 ) , Up ( 2009 ) , The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus ( 2009 ) , and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ( 2011 ) . In a career which includes substantial roles in each of the dramatic arts , Plummer is best known to film audiences as the aristocratic widower , Captain Georg von Trapp , in the musical film The Sound of Music ( 1965 ) , alongside Julie Andrews . Plummer has ventured into various television projects , including the miniseries The Thorn Birds ( 1983 ) . Plummer has notably portrayed several historical figures , including Arthur Wellesley , First Duke of Wellington in Waterloo ( 1970 ) , Rudyard Kipling in The Man Who Would Be King ( 1975 ) , Mike Wallace in The Insider ( 1999 ) , and Leo Tolstoy in The Last Station ( 2009 ) . Plummer has won numerous awards and accolades for his work , including an Academy Award , two Emmy Awards , two Tony Awards , a Golden Globe Award , a SAG Award , and a BAFTA Award . With his win at age 82 in 2012 for Beginners , Plummer is the oldest actor ever to win an Academy Award .",
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"text": "Theatre of Australia Theatre of Australia refers to the history of the performing arts in Australia , or produced by Australians . There are theatrical and dramatic aspects to a number of Indigenous Australian ceremonies such as the corroboree . During its colonial period , Australian theatrical arts were generally linked to the broader traditions of English literature and to British and Irish theatre . Australian literature and theatrical artists ( including Aboriginal as well as Anglo-Celtic and multicultural migrant Australians ) have over the last two centuries introduced the culture of Australia and the character of a new continent to the world stage . Individuals who have contributed to theatre in Australia and internationally include Sir Robert Helpmann , Dame Joan Sutherland , Barry Humphries , David Williamson , Cate Blanchett , Geoffrey Rush , Judy Davis , Jim Sharman , Tim Minchin and Baz Luhrmann . Notable theatrical institutions include the Sydney Opera House , and the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney .",
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"text": "Doctor Who Doctor Who is a British science-fiction television programme produced by the BBC since 1963 . The programme depicts the adventures of a Time Lord called `` The Doctor '' , an extraterrestrial being from the planet Gallifrey . He explores the universe in a time-travelling space ship called the TARDIS . Its exterior appears as a blue British police box , which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired . Accompanied by a number of companions , the Doctor combats a variety of foes , while working to save civilisations and help people in need . The show is a significant part of British popular culture , and elsewhere it has gained a cult following . It has influenced generations of British television professionals , many of whom grew up watching the series . The programme originally ran from 1963 to 1989 . There was an unsuccessful attempt to revive regular production in 1996 with a backdoor pilot , in the form of a television film titled Doctor Who . The programme was relaunched in 2005 , and since then has been produced in-house by BBC Wales in Cardiff . Doctor Who has also spawned numerous spin-offs , including comic books , films , novels , audio dramas , and the television series Torchwood ( 2006 -- 2011 ) , The Sarah Jane Adventures ( 2007 -- 2011 ) , K-9 ( 2009 -- 2010 ) , and Class '' ( 2016-present ) , and has been the subject of many parodies and references in popular culture . Twelve actors have headlined the series as the Doctor . The transition from one actor to another is written into the plot of the show with the concept of regeneration into a new incarnation -- an idea introduced in 1966 to allow the show to continue after the departure of original lead William Hartnell who was becoming very ill at the time . The concept is that this is a Time Lord trait through which the character of the Doctor takes on a new body and personality to recover from a severe injury or anything that would otherwise kill a normal person . Each actor 's portrayal differs , but all represent stages in the life of the same character and form a single narrative . The time-travelling feature of the plot means that different incarnations of the Doctor occasionally meet . The current lead , Peter Capaldi , took on the role after Matt Smith 's exit in the 2013 Christmas special `` The Time of the Doctor '' . In 2017 , Capaldi confirmed he would be leaving at the end of the tenth series , with his final appearance being the 2017 Christmas Special .",
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"text": "Golden Eagle Award for Best Leading Actor (Russia) The Golden Eagle Award for Best Leading Actor is one of twenty award categories presented annually by the National Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences of Russia . It is one of the Golden Eagle Awards , which were conceived by Nikita Mikhalkov as a counterweight to the Nika Award established in 1987 by the Russian Academy of Cinema Arts and Sciences . Each year the members of the academy choose three leading actors and the film as a perception . The first actor to be awarded was Viktor Bychkov for the film The Cuckoo . The most recent award was made to Aleksandr Zbruyev for Film About Alekseyev . Sergei Garmash is the most successful artists , winning twice out of three nominations . Other noteworthy actors who were nominated at least twice are Fedor Bondarchuk , Nikita Mikhalkov , Aleksei Petrenko , Danila Kozlovsky , Vladimir Mashkov , Yevgeny Mironov , Bohdan Stupka , Viktor Sukhorukov and Aleksandr Baluev .",
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"text": "List of British films of 2013 The British film industry produced over five hundred feature films in 2013 . This article fully lists all non-pornographic films , including short films , that had a release date in that year and which were at least partly made by the United Kingdom . It does not include films first released in previous years that had release dates in 2013 . Also included is an overview of the major events in British film , including film festivals and awards ceremonies , as well as lists of those films that were particularly well received , both critically and financially . The year was particularly notable for a number of low budget and independent horror films , such as In Fear , Devil 's Pass , Dementamania and Stalled .",
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"text": "Tom Hardy Edward Thomas Hardy ( born 15 September 1977 ) is an English actor and producer . His motion picture debut was in Ridley Scott 's 2001 action film Black Hawk Down . Hardy 's other notable films include the science fiction film Star Trek : Nemesis ( 2002 ) , the crime film RocknRolla ( 2008 ) , biographical psychological drama Bronson ( 2008 ) , sports drama Warrior ( 2011 ) , Cold War espionage film Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy ( 2011 ) , crime drama Lawless ( 2012 ) , drama Locke ( 2013 ) , mobster film The Drop ( 2014 ) , and the biographical western thriller The Revenant ( 2015 ) , for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor . He portrayed `` Mad '' Max Rockatansky in the post-apocalyptic film Mad Max : Fury Road ( 2015 ) , and both of the Kray twins in the crime thriller Legend ( 2015 ) . He has appeared in three Christopher Nolan films : the science fiction thriller Inception ( 2010 ) , portrayed Bane in the superhero film The Dark Knight Rises ( 2012 ) , and the action-thriller Dunkirk ( 2017 ) based on the British evacuation in World War II . Hardy 's television roles include the HBO war drama miniseries Band of Brothers ( 2001 ) , the BBC historical drama miniseries The Virgin Queen ( 2005 ) , ITV 's Wuthering Heights ( 2008 ) , the Sky 1 drama series The Take ( 2009 ) , and the BBC historical crime drama television series Peaky Blinders ( 2013 ) . He created , co-produced and took the lead in the eight-part historical fiction series Taboo ( 2017 ) on BBC One and FX . Hardy has performed on both British and American stages . He was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Newcomer for his role as Skank in the 2003 production of In Arabia We 'd All Be Kings , and was awarded the 2003 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer for his performances in both In Arabia We 'd All be Kings and for his role as Luca in Blood . He starred in the 2007 production of The Man of Mode and received positive reviews for his role in the 2010 Philip Seymour Hoffman-directed play The Long Red Road .",
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"text": "The Catherine Tate Show The Catherine Tate Show is a British television sketch comedy written by Catherine Tate and Aschlin Ditta . Tate also stars in all but one of the show 's sketches , which feature a wide range of characters . The Catherine Tate Show airs on BBC Two and is shown worldwide through the BBC . Collectively , the show has been nominated for six BAFTA Awards , two British Comedy Awards and an Emmy Award , and it has won two Royal Television Society Awards , two British Comedy Awards and a National Television Award since its debut in 2004 .",
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"text": "Charles Hart (actor) Charles Hart ( c. 1625 -- 18 August 1683 ) was a prominent British Restoration actor . A Charles Hart was christened on 11 December 1625 , in the parish of St. Giles Cripplegate , in London . It is not absolutely certain that this was the actor , though the name was not common at the time . . Hart began his career as a boy player with the King 's Men ; he was an apprentice of Richard Robinson , longtime member of that company . Hart established his reputation by playing the role of the Duchess in The Cardinal , the tragedy by James Shirley , in 1641 . He served as a soldier in the English Civil War , and was an officer in Prince Rupert 's regiment of cavalry , along with fellow actors Nicholas Burt and Robert Shatterell . Hart and the others most likely saw combat at the battles of Marston Moor and Nasby , and perhaps at Edgehill as well . Hart then returned to acting ; evidence suggests he was with other displaced English actors in Europe in 1646 . In 1648 , Hart , Walter Clun and eight other actors , were involved in an attempt to restart the King 's Men company during the Puritan Commonwealth , which , perhaps unsurprisingly , did not succeed . On 5 February 1648 , at the Cockpit Theatre , Hart and other King 's Men were arrested for violating the ban against theatrical performance ; they were caught in the midst of a performance of Rollo Duke of Normandy ( in which Hart played the character Otto ) . Hart and the others were imprisoned for a short time , then released . Just before the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 , acting resumed on a larger scale , and Hart seems to have been then a member of a company performing at the Cockpit playhouse , led by Michael Mohun . As soon as the King 's Company was formed in 1660 , Hart became one of its leading men ; he specialized in playing the male half of witty , bantering couples . This type of dialogue in Restoration comedy was largely influenced by the talents and personalities of Hart and Nell Gwyn , in plays like James Howard 's The Mad Couple ; Gwyn was his mistress before she became Charles II 's . Hart 's natural dignity in playing royal roles was also often commented on by contemporaries , and in the heroic play he `` was celebrated for superman roles , notably the arrogant , bloodthirsty Almanzor in John Dryden 's Conquest of Granada . '' When Hart played in Euterpe Restored in 1672 , Richard Flecknoe composed the following lines : Beauty to the eye , and music to the ear , Such even the nicest critics must allow Burbage was once and such Charles Hart is now . Throughout his Restoration career , Hart filled a range of noteworthy parts . He was Cassio in early stagings of Shakespear 's Othello ; after 1669 he played the title role . He played roles in revivals of plays by Shakespeare , Ben Jonson , and John Fletcher -- Hotspur in Henry IV , Part 1 Brutus in Julius Caesar Mosca in Volpone Demetrius in The Humorous Lieutenant Michael Perez in Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Arbaces in A King and No King Amintor in The Maid 's Tragedy Rollo in Rollo Duke of Normandy Welford in The Scornful Lady Don John in The Chances -- and in contemporary dramas , by John Dryden -- Marc Antony in All for Love Porphyrius in Tyrannick Love Aurange Zebe in Aurang-zebe Celadon in The Maiden Queen Wildblood in An Evening 's Love Cortez in The Indian Emperour Aurelian in The Assignation -- and by other dramatists -- Horner in Wycherly 's The Country Wife Manly in Wycherly 's The Plain Dealer Phraartes in Crowne 's The Destruction of Jerusalem Massinissa in Lee 's Sophonisba , or Hannibal 's Overthrow Alexander the Great in Lee 's The Rival Queens Ziphares in Lee 's Mythridates , King of Pontus Lord Delaware in Boyle 's The Black Prince . In 1682 , when the King 's Company joined with the Duke 's Company to form the United Company , Hart retired due to poor health , with a pension of 40 shillings per week . The well-known story that Hart was the illegitimate grandson of Shakespeare 's sister Joan is largely discredited .",
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"text": "Culture of the United Kingdom The culture of the United Kingdom is influenced by the UK 's history as a developed island country , a liberal democracy and a major power ; its predominantly Christian religious life ; and its composition of four countries -- England , Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland -- each of which has distinct customs , cultures and symbolism . The wider culture of Europe has also influenced British culture , and Humanism , Protestantism and representative democracy developed from broader Western culture . British literature , music , cinema , art , theatre , comedy , media , television , philosophy , architecture and education are important aspects of British culture . The United Kingdom is also prominent in science and technology , producing world-leading scientists ( e.g. Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin ) and inventions . Sport is an important part of British culture ; numerous sports originated in the country , including football . The UK has been described as a `` cultural superpower '' , and London has been described as a world cultural capital . The Industrial Revolution , which started in the UK , had a profound effect on the socio-economic and cultural conditions of the world . As a result of the British Empire , significant British influence can be observed in the language , law , culture and institutions of a geographically wide assortment of countries , including Australia , Canada , India , the Republic of Ireland , New Zealand , Nigeria , Pakistan , South Africa , the United States and English speaking Caribbean nations . These states are sometimes collectively known as the Anglosphere , and are among Britain 's closest allies . In turn the empire also influenced British culture , particularly British cuisine . The cultures of England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland are diverse and have varying degrees of overlap and distinctiveness .",
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"text": "Ben Chaplin Ben Chaplin ( born Benedict John Greenwood ; 31 July 1969 ) is an English actor .",
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"text": "Thomas Ho (actor) Thomas Ho Siu-hung , born 19 August 1973 , Kowloon , Hong Kong , is a British actor , of Chinese descent .",
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"text": "Michael Craig (actor) Michael Francis Gregson ( born 27 January 1928 ) , known professionally as Michael Craig , is a British actor and scriptwriter , known for his work in theatre , film and television both in the United Kingdom and Australia .",
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"text": "An Englishman Abroad An Englishman Abroad is a 1983 BBC television drama film , based on the true story of a chance meeting of actress Coral Browne , with Guy Burgess ( Alan Bates ) , a member of the Cambridge spy ring who spied for the Soviet Union while an officer at MI6 . The production was written by Alan Bennett and directed by John Schlesinger ; Browne stars as herself . The film is set is Moscow in 1958 , after Burgess had defected to the Soviet Union in 1951 with Donald Maclean when it became apparent that Maclean was about to be investigated by British intelligence . Burgess barges into Browne 's dressing room in the interval of a touring Shakespeare Memorial Theatre ( which became one of the bases of the Royal Shakespeare Company ) production of Hamlet , in which she portrayed Gertrude , and charms her . Later on she is invited to his Moscow flat , finding it with some difficulty , to measure him for a suit that he would like ordered from his London tailor . Several plot changes were made from the true story told by Browne to Bennett . Burgess in fact threw up in the dressing room of Michael Redgrave , who asked for Browne 's help . Redgrave documented the incident in his biography . The play also contained scenes in Moscow 's British Embassy and in London shops where Browne encountered resistance to helping Burgess , none of which happened in reality . Rather than film in the Soviet Union , Schlesinger used several locations in Scotland . The Caird Hall and Whitehall Theatre in Dundee stood in for the Moscow theatre , and the grand marble staircase of Glasgow City Chambers played the part of the British Embassy . Additional filming was done at Glasgow 's St. Andrew 's Suspension Bridge ( `` luckily , in a snowstorm '' Bennett later wrote ) and the Moss Heights flats in Cardonald , which represented Burgess ' Moscow apartment . Both Browne and Bates were winners of the BAFTA awards for acting for their roles in this production . Bennett gives the date of Browne 's meeting with Burgess as 1958 in the introduction to his Single Spies , which contains the text of An Englishman Abroad in the stage play version and the text of A Question of Attribution about Anthony Blunt . The play was also adapted for radio on the BBC World Service in 1994 starring Michael Gambon as Burgess and Penelope Wilton as Coral Browne . It was subsequently re-broadcast on BBC Radio 7 and BBC Radio 4 Extra , most recently in 2013 as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra 's Cambridge Spies season . On the BFI TV 100 , a list compiled in 2000 by the British Film Institute ( BFI ) , chosen by a poll of industry professionals , to determine what were the greatest British television programmes of any genre ever to have been screened , An Englishman Abroad was listed at no. 30 on the list .",
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"text": "Ben Travers Ben Travers CBE AFC ( 12 November 1886 -- 18 December 1980 ) was an English writer . His output includes more than twenty plays , thirty screenplays , five novels , and three volumes of memoirs . He is best remembered for his long-running series of farces first staged in the 1920s and 1930s at the Aldwych Theatre . Many of these were made into films and later television productions . After working for some years in his family 's wholesale grocery business , which he detested , Travers was given a job by the publisher John Lane in 1911 . After service as a pilot in the First World War , he began to write novels and plays . He turned his 1921 novel , The Dippers , into a play that was first produced in the West End in 1922 . His big break came in 1925 , when the actor-manager Tom Walls bought the performing rights to his play A Cuckoo in the Nest , which ran for more than a year at the Aldwych . He followed this success with eight more farces for Walls and his team ; the last in the series closed in 1933 . Most of the farces were adapted for film in the 1930s and 1940s , with Travers writing the screenplays for eight of them . After the Aldwych series came to a close , in 1935 Travers wrote a serious play with a religious theme . It was unsuccessful , and he returned to comedy . Of his later farces only one , Banana Ridge ( 1938 ) , rivalled the runs of his 1920s hits ; it was filmed in 1942 . During the Second World War Travers served in the Royal Air Force , working in intelligence , and later served at the Ministry of Information , while producing two well-received plays . After the war Travers 's output declined ; he had a long fallow period after the death of his wife in 1951 , although he collaborated on a few revivals and adaptations of his earlier work . He returned to playwriting in 1968 . He was inspired to write a new comedy in the early 1970s after the abolition of theatre censorship in Britain permitted him to write without evasion about sexual activities , one of his favourite topics . The resulting play , The Bed Before Yesterday ( 1975 ) , presented when he was 89 , was the longest-running of all his stage works , easily outplaying any of his Aldwych farces .",
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"text": "George Leech (actor) George Leech ( 6 December 1921 -- 17 June 2012 ) was a British film actor and stunt performer who was notable for his work on eleven James Bond films . Leech was born in London and left school at 14 . He was a boxer who won the ABA National Championships when he was 15 as a welterweight and he joined the Royal Navy in 1943 . His first job in movies was performing a stunt involving falling down steps doubling for James Mason in Odd Man Out ( 1947 ) . He was notable for his contributions to James Bond films from 1962 to 1985 as a stunt performer and in small acting roles ( usually as a henchman ) including : Dr. No ( 1962 ) , Goldfinger ( 1964 ) , Thunderball ( 1965 ) , On Her Majesty 's Secret Service ( 1969 ) , For Your Eyes Only ( 1981 ) , and A View to a Kill ( 1985 ) . He also worked on The Guns of Navarone , Chitty Chitty Bang Bang , Kelly 's Heroes , The Eagle Has Landed and Revenge of the Pink Panther . He married in 1952 . One of his two daughters Wendy Leech became one of the first female stunt performers and married the stuntman Vic Armstrong . Leech died at age 90 in Cardiff .",
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"text": "Ian Carmichael Ian Gillett Carmichael , OBE ( 18 June 1920 -- 5 February 2010 ) was an English actor best known for his roles in the films of the Boulting brothers such as Private 's Progress ( 1956 ) and I 'm All Right Jack ( 1959 ) . Later he played Dorothy L. Sayers 's Gentleman Detective , Lord Peter Wimsey , on television and radio . Carmichael also had a career on stage .",
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"text": "Robert Hardy Timothy Sydney Robert Hardy , CBE , FSA ( born 29 October 1925 ) is an English actor with a long career in the theatre , film and television .",
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"text": "Punk rock Punk rock ( or simply `` punk '' ) is a rock music genre that developed in the early to mid-1970s in the United States , United Kingdom , and Australia . Rooted in 1960s garage rock and other forms of what is now known as `` proto-punk '' music , punk rock bands rejected perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock . Punk bands typically produced short or fast-paced songs , with hard-edged melodies and singing styles , stripped-down instrumentation , and often political , anti-establishment lyrics . Punk embraces a DIY ethic ; many bands self-produce recordings and distribute them through informal channels . The term `` punk '' was first used in relation to rock music by some American critics in the early 1970s , to describe garage bands and their devotees . By late 1976 , bands such as the New York Dolls , Television , and the Ramones in New York City , and the Sex Pistols , the Clash , and the Damned in London were recognized as the vanguard of a new musical movement . The following year saw punk rock spreading around the world , and it became a major cultural phenomenon in the United Kingdom . For the most part , punk took root in local scenes that tended to reject association with the mainstream . An associated punk subculture emerged , expressing youthful rebellion and characterized by distinctive styles of clothing and adornment ( ranging from deliberately offensive T-shirts , leather jackets , spike bands and other studded or spiked jewelry to bondage and S&M clothes ) and a variety of anti-authoritarian ideologies . By the early 1980s , faster and more aggressive styles such as hardcore punk ( e.g. Minor Threat ) , street punk ( e.g. the Exploited ) , and anarcho-punk ( e.g. Crass ) had become the predominant mode of punk rock . Musicians identifying with or inspired by punk also pursued a broad range of other variations , giving rise to post-punk and new wave and later indie pop , alternative rock , and noise rock . By the 1990s , punk rock had re-emerged in the mainstream , as pop punk bands such as Green Day and the Offspring brought the genre widespread popularity .",
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"text": "Green Day discography The American punk rock band Green Day has released 12 studio albums , two live albums , four compilation albums , one soundtrack album , four video albums , 10 extended plays , four box sets , 42 singles , ten promotional singles , and 39 music videos . The band has sold over 85 million records worldwide , including more than 30 million in the United States alone . Green Day released their first two studio albums , 1,039 / Smoothed Out Slappy Hours ( 1991 ) ( consisting of the original `` 39/Smooth '' as well as their first two EP 's `` 1,000 Hours '' and `` Slappy '' ) and Kerplunk ( 1991 ) , through the independent label Lookout ! Records before signing to major label Reprise Records . Dookie , the band 's first album on the label and third studio album overall , was released in February 1994 . It was a breakout success , selling over 10 million copies in the United States and 20 million copies worldwide . Dookie spawned five singles , including the international hits `` Longview '' , Basket Case '' and `` When I Come Around '' . The album placed Green Day at the forefront of the 1990s punk rock revival . Insomniac , the band 's fourth studio album , was released in October 1995 . While not as successful as Dookie , the album managed to peak at number two on the US Billboard 200 and received a double platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) . Nimrod followed in October 1997 ; it peaked at number ten on the Billboard 200 . Four singles were released from Nimrod ; the most successful of these was `` Good Riddance ( Time of Your Life ) '' , which hit the top ten in countries such as Australia and Canada . The band 's sixth studio album Warning was released in October 2000 to mild commercial success , peaking at number four on the Billboard 200 and only earning a gold certification from the RIAA . Their seventh studio album American Idiot reignited the band 's popularity with a younger generation . Becoming the band 's first album to top the Billboard 200 , American Idiot sold over six million copies in the United States , and over 14 million copies worldwide . The album spawned five commercially successful singles : `` American Idiot '' , `` Boulevard of Broken Dreams '' , `` Holiday '' , `` Wake Me Up When September Ends '' , and `` Jesus of Suburbia '' . The band 's eighth studio album 21st Century Breakdown followed in May 2009 , topping the Billboard 200 and being certified platinum by the RIAA . Two singles from the album -- `` Know Your Enemy '' and `` 21 Guns '' -- became top 40 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 . A trilogy of studio albums -- ¡ Uno ! , ¡ Dos ! , and ¡ Tré ! -- were released toward the end of 2012 . ¡ Uno ! , ¡ Dos ! and ¡ Tré ! peaked at numbers two , nine and thirteen respectively on the Billboard 200 . In 2016 , another studio album , Revolution Radio was released and topped the Billboard 200 .",
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"text": "The Shirts The Shirts are a New York-based American punk band , which was formed in 1975 . The band 's early existence ( 1975 to 1981 ) was closely linked with CBGB , a music club in the Bowery , but it reformed with many of the early members in 2003 and is currently active .",
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"text": "Transplants (band) The Transplants are an American punk rock/rap rock supergroup . They formed in 1999 when Tim Armstrong ( of the bands Rancid and Operation Ivy ) played his friend and roadie Rob Aston some beats he had made using Pro Tools and asked Aston if he would consider contributing lyrics . Initially , Armstrong played all the instruments himself but as the project grew , he invited musician friends such as Matt Freeman ( Rancid ) , Lars Frederiksen ( Rancid ) , and Vic Ruggiero ( The Slackers ) to add to the sound . Before long , Armstrong and Aston decided to officially form a band , but to make things complete , they wanted a drummer , so Travis Barker from Blink-182 was asked to join in 2002 . After the release of their first album , The Transplants briefly disbanded in 2003 , due to all members being involved in their own projects , including Rancid and Blink-182 . Then in 2004 , they reunited to record their second album ( Haunted Cities ) before going on hiatus again until 2010 when the band has started to record new material . This new material was released as In a Warzone in 2013 .",
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"text": "Rock en español Rock en español ( Spanish-language rock ) is a term used widely in the English-speaking world to refer any kind of rock music featuring Spanish vocals . Unlike English-speaking bands , very few acts reached worldwide success and often not even between different Spanish-speaking countries due to a lack of promotion . Despite rock en español 's origins in the late 1950s , many rock acts achieved at best nationwide fame until the Internet consolidated the listeners . However , some rock en español artists did become internationally popular with the help of a promotional campaign from the mid 1980s to the mid 1990s called `` Rock en tu idioma '' ( Rock in your language ) . Some specific rock-based styles influenced by folkloric rhythms have also developed in these regions . Some of the more prominent styles are Latin rock , a fusion of rock music with Latin American and Caribbean folkloric sounds developed in Latino communities ; Latin alternative , an alternative rock scene which blended a Latin sound with other genres like Caribbean ska , reggae , and soca ; or Andalusian rock , a flamenco-influenced style that emerged in Spain .",
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"text": "The Vandals Play Really Bad Original Country Tunes The Vandals Play Really Bad Original Country Tunes is an album by the southern California punk rock band The Vandals , released in 1999 by Kung Fu Records . Essentially a re-release of their 1989 album Slippery When Ill , it contains 8 of the 10 songs from that album along with 2 newer , previously unavailable songs . Part of the impetus for its release was that the original Slippery When Ill , long asked for by the band 's fans , had become very rare and difficult to obtain due to the small size of the record labels it was originally released on . With their Kung Fu label ( founded in 1996 by Vandals members Joe Escalante and Warren Fitzgerald ) now firmly established , the band was able to re-release this music from ten years earlier in their career . The original Slippery When Ill album represented a turning point in the history of the Vandals . It was their first album to feature Dave Quackenbush on vocals , who would remain the band 's singer throughout the rest of their career . It was also something of a departure from the punk rock formula of their previous releases , fusing a country and western style with their humorous brand of punk . The result was a sound the band called `` cowpunk '' which somewhat mocked the resurgence in popularity of country music in their native Huntington Beach . Two exceptions were the songs `` Shi'ite Punk '' and '' ( Illa Zilla ) Lady Killa , '' which relied heavily on scratch boxes . These songs were left off Country Tunes and replaced with the more country-sounding `` Play That Country Tuba , Cowboy '' and `` Complain . '' `` Shi'ite Punk '' was re-issued the following year on the special anniversary re-release of their album Fear of a Punk Planet .",
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"text": "Characteristics of progressive rock Progressive rock is a term that refers to a musical style . The term was originally referred to as `` classical rock '' ( in which a band performed together with an orchestra ) , but the term 's use has expanded in recent years to include other fusions of music styles including jazz fusion , metal and folk rock musics . The term does not refer to one particular music style but to an approach that combines elements of diverse styles . Jerry Ewing , editor of Prog Magazine , explains that `` Prog is not just a sound , it 's a mindset . '' Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci outlines that Progressive rock is defined by its very lack of stylistic boundaries . The advent of the concept album , plus the genre 's roots in psychedelia , led albums and performances to be viewed as combined presentations of music , lyrics , and visuals . Bands abandoned the short pop single in favor of instrumentation and compositional techniques more frequently associated with jazz or classical music as part of an effort to give rock music the same level of musical sophistication and critical respect . Progressive rock abandons the danceable beat that defines earlier rock styles and is more likely than other types of popular music to experiment with compositional structure , instrumentation , harmony and rhythm , or lyrical content . It may demand more effort on the part of the listener than other types of music . Musicians in progressive rock typically display a high degree of instrumental skill , although this is not always the case . Virtuoso instrumental skills are so closely associated with progressive rock that authors such as Bill Martin consider it as a defining element and exclude bands such as Pink Floyd from consideration . It is not uncommon for musicians to have received a higher-than-average level of formal training . Players from the genre frequently appear in readers ' polls of publications that cater to musicians .",
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"text": "Digital Punk René de Bruijn ( born 17 September 1985 ) , who performs as Digital Punk , is a Dutch DJ and music producer . Digital Punk has been active in producing and performing hardstyle and hard dance music since 2006 when he released his first tracks `` Push Em Up , Get Em Up '' and `` The Punk Soul Brother '' on Tremble Tracks . Digital Punk continued to release his music on Seismic Records and TiLLT Records before he officially signed with A2 Records in 2013 , a sub-label of Dutch hard dance platform Scantraxx Recordz . Digital Punk has collaborated with Ran-D , Adaro , B-Front , Crypsis , Waverider , Outbreak , and E-Force . Digital Punk has performed at large-scale events in the Netherlands , including Defqon .1 , Reverze , Q-BASE , Masters Of Hardcore , Dominator , The Qontinent , Decibel Outdoor Festival , Dreamfields Festival , and WiSH Outdoor . He has also performed in Australia , Germany , France , Spain , Poland , Belgium , Sweden and Italy .",
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"text": "Dancing Cigarettes The Cigarettes are a popular post-punk and art band based in Bloomington , Indiana and active from 1979 through 1983 . They were part of a cadre of Bloomington-based bands that made an impact on the underground music scene . Other bands included The Gizmos , Zero Boys , Dow Jones and the Industrials , and MX-80 Sound . These bands established Indiana as an innovative breeding ground for punk , post-punk and new wave music in the late 1970s and early 1980s . The group changed line-ups frequently , but typically consisted of singer/guitarist Michael Gitlin , bassist Emily Bonus , keyboardists and multi-instrumentalists Tim Noe and Jaclyn Oddi , drummer John Terrill , and saxophonist Don Trubey . More avant-pop than post-punk , their music was as eclectic as their members ' musical talents would lead one to believe , ranging from squonky Beefheart rock to bouncy Devo-esque new wave , as evidenced by the brilliant `` Pop Doormat '' , which opens with a deceptively anthemic synth line , then uses an ebullient bass and keyboard melody to underscore a disconsolate lyrical theme that wraps with the repeated question `` What am I waiting for ? '' The band performed regularly in numerous venues in Bloomington , including Second Story , Bullwinkle 's , the Bluebird , and The Gentry Remedy . The band also traveled extensively and performed a venues throughout the US , including CBGB in New York , the Music Box in Kansas City , Mister Goodbar in Buffalo , Tewligans in Louisville , Space Place in Chicago , and many others . The Cigarettes ' musical style is most frequently characterized by the repeated use of hard dissonances ( minor 2nd 's , major 7th 's ) in combination with angular rhythmic patterns . At times , dissonances are densely packed , as in the thick web of atonal clusters supporting the lyrics of `` Broken Windows . '' A more spacious use of dissonance is found in `` Simple Machines , '' clarified by an intriguing orchestration of the band 's various instrumental sounds . `` Puppies in a Sack '' and `` Piano Lesson/Smith Street '' share a similar `` additive process '' technique in the gradual building of their dissonant and polytonal textures . Combined with this predominantly modular organization of material is a powerful sense of linear motion frequently provided by the band 's lyrics . Often the emotive verbal scenarios create tenuous implications of direction which counteract the clouds of tonal density . In `` Puppies in a Sack , '' the relentless repetition of `` It was fun for a while '' evokes a resignation to nostalgia , which is arrested by the plaintive admission , `` But that was a while ago ! '' The group recorded frequently but released very little material ( one 7 '' EP and a few appearances on compilations ) while they were a performing organization . Two CDs of their material have been released in the years since the band broke up . Discography 1981 , Red Snerts : The Sound of Gulcher LP ( Gulcher 004 ) Various Artists sampler including `` Broken Windows '' . This has been reissued on CD as Gulcher 404 1981 , The Gulcher 7 '' EP ( Gulcher 007 ) Puppies In A Sack , Mr. Morse , Pop Doormat , Best Friend 1981 , Segments compilation ( Sirius Music 101 ) Burn in Heaven 1982 , Son of Segments compilation ( Sirius Music 103 ) Dance Dogs Dance 1996 , The School of Secret Music CD ( Turnstile Media TM-2 ) Studio : Bells are Ringing , Burn in Heaven , Jungle Book , Golden Moment , Razor Hand , Heat Pump , Dance Dogs Dance , Bury Your Picture.Live Studio Radio Recordings from Lawrence , Kansas : Poignant , Piano Lesson/Smith Street , Burnt Toast , Nervous and Wrong , Bad Bad Boy , Up Thru the Spiral , Spanish Modern/Insect Boxing , Feel this Pain , Pop Doormat , `` D '' in Anger 2002 , The Gulcher Recordings : 1980-1981 CDStudio : Puppies in a Sack , Mr. Morse , Pop Doormat , Best Friend , Broken Windows , Simple Machines , Poignant ( the final two being outtakes from the EP sessions ) Live at the Bluebird , June 1981 : Whattayawannadonext ? , Mr. Morse , Puppies in a Sack , Talking and Talking , Feel This Pain , Finger Pictures/Razor Hand , Eggs Any Style/Diet of Worms , Banana Industrial Complex , Monsters Eat My Hell , Jackie O/Too Mental For Me , Drawn By You , Burn in Heaven 2016 , Dance Dogs Dance LP ( Magnetic South MS 048 ) Side 1 : Dance Dogs Dance , I Do n't Like Linoleum , Burn in Heaven , Pop Doormat , Bad Bad Boy , Finger Pictures , Razor Hand , Side 2 : Bells are Ringing , Golden Moment , Poignant , Drawn by You , Little Green Thing",
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"text": "RIOT 111 RIOT 111 was a New Zealand political punk band active from 1981 to 1984 often associated with anarcho-punk . The group was formed by two political activists , singer `` Void '' and drummer `` Roger Riot '' , during the South Africa national rugby union team 's infamous 1981 tour of New Zealand . The members of Riot 111 were Brown Squad protesters who were involved in running battles with the police 's Red Squad outside the apartheid South African rugby union games . Void and Roger Riot recorded with guitarist Nick Swan and bassist Mark Crawford and their first song `` 1981 '' was based on the Haka of the All Blacks . It became an instant hit rising to eighteen in the national charts considered the 12th most important song ever written in New Zealand music history by `` Rocked the Nation '' documentary series 2009 . This instant fame required the band to perform live , something they had not yet done . One of their first performances , in Wellington , caused a riot at Victoria University of Wellington . This caused them to be banned from playing any commercial venues and forced the band to hire small school halls . Void was constantly attacked on stage by girls who would strip him of his clothes and left him to perform semi nude . International touring acts asked Riot 111 to support them at New Zealand concerts , and through 1982 they played with The Birthday Party , John Cooper Clark and The Dead Kennedys . Jello Biafra wrote extensively about Void in US punk fanzines as an icon of anti-music imperialism . Riot 111 was one of the first bands to express Oceania indigenous culture through alternative post-punk rock 'n' roll rebellion . Riot 111 's EP of illuminate was released in 1982 . `` Songs `` Your all waiting for 1984 but we all know it 's here '' The bleak reality growing Surveillance State gearing up and turning on its citizens , `` Subversive radicals '' a collage of the propaganda names activists were being labelled in the press . A music clip had been created to go with one of the EP 's tracks , `` Writing on the Wall '' , but it was refused airplay by state television on the only music channel . The band publicly protested the decision , as most local bands were refused airplay , outside Television New Zealand 's studio in the Hutt Valley . Subversive Radicals was followed by a tour of the South Island with a band called The First XV . This resulted in four of the eight tour members being arrested in Christchurch on the first day of arrival . They were also involved in a street battle with police outside The Star and Garter hotel which caused the closure the hotel for the year and led to more banning of the band . Void co-produces two nationwide punk rock concerts as alternates the backward looking hippy music festivals most of the bands are excluded from . Capital Kaos live record is released . Such trouble with the police proved to be one factor that caused the band to fall apart . Other factors included continued violence from skinheads , maori gangs , selfish girlfriends , The replacement of bassist Mark Crawford with Tim Ord , and a close friendship with Neil Roberts , an anarchist who died bombing a police computer database building .",
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"text": "Jetboy (band) Jetboy is an American San Francisco-based hard rock band founded in 1983 by guitarists Billy Rowe and Fernie Rod . Best described as a blend of edgy rock and roll with a traditional blues based influence . Jetboy got the attention of music fans and record executives alike in Hollywood during the mid 1980s . The band transplanted themselves to Los Angeles in 1986 after signing a deal with Elektra Records . Their musical influences ranged from punk rock to rock 'n' roll to blues . Their 1988 debut album Feel the Shake peaked at 135 on The Billboard 200 . After parting ways with original bass player Todd Crew in mid-1987 , the band was joined by former Hanoi Rocks member Sami Yaffa . Yaffa , a member of one of the groups Jetboy had found most influential , was now a member of the band as their new bassist . In August 1987 Todd Crew died due to a drug overdose in the hotel room of Guns N ' Roses guitarist Slash . Jetboy continued on into the 1990s before disbanding in 1992 . However , over a decade later , Jetboy reconvened , toured and recorded a new EP , Off Your Rocker in 2010 . Having been absent from the studio for some 20 years , Jetboy recorded Off Your Rocker in a fully organic mode . The band played all in the same room together in a `` live-style '' format in an effort to duplicate the way the songs were written , all together , in a true 1970 's fashion where the band could feed off of one another 's energy . Jetboy has continued to gain in popularity , and has continuously played to large crowds at festivals across the United States including Rocklahoma , The South Texas Rock Fest , Rock the Bayou & The M3 Festival two times . On June 1 , 2012 Jetboy did a 25-year reunion for their debut album ` Feel The Shake ' at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood . The show was also a release party for the movie Rock Of Ages which featured a few images of Jetboy . The line-up for this show included all original members with a surprise appearance by their second bass player Sami Yaffa who is currently playing in the Michael Monroe Band . This was the first time they all shared the stage together in over 20 years . Jetboy plan to continue with the original line-up with Charles Norman on bass who replaced Yaffa for the Damnednation tour in 1989 . January 25 , 2014 during NAMM weekend Jetboy supported Faster Pussycat at the Whisky A Go-Go to a sold out crowd to celebrate the club 's 50-year anniversary . Jetboy geared up in late 2015 to bring their style of rock n roll to the stage again . The band performed at Riki Rachtman 's Cathouse Live on August 15 , 2015 at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater in Irvine , California . Three songs from Feel the Shake were featured in the 1989 movie The ` Burbs , starring Tom Hanks . They were `` Bloodstone '' , `` Locked in a Cage '' and `` Make Some Noise '' . Additionally , two songs from Feel the Shake , `` Feel the Shake '' and `` Make Some Noise '' were also featured in the 1989 movie She 's Out of Control .",
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"text": "Ska punk Ska punk ( also spelled ska-punk ) is a fusion genre that combines ska music and punk rock music . ( sometimes spelled skacore ) is a subgenre of ska punk that blends ska with hardcore punk . Early ska punk combined both 2 Tone and ska with hardcore punk . Ska punk often features wind instruments and especially horns such as saxophones , trombones and trumpets , making the genre distinct from other forms of punk rock . It is similar to traditional Jamaican ska , but faster and heavier .",
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"text": "The Jerks The Jerks is a rock band from the Philippines , formed in 1979 and is perhaps the original alternative rock and blues band in the Philippines . The band has undergone a lot of member changes and notably a lot of the previous members of the band are now certified icons themselves in the music scene . Members like Chickoy Pura , Nitoy Adriano , Jun Lupito , Angelo Villegas , and others have carved names in their respective niches . Other performers who have played with the Jerks is former Put3ska drummer Brutus Lacano as a session musician , and drummer Benjie Santos . Despite having been formed in 1979 , they only released their debut record in 1994 entitled The Jerks Live , released under Gary Granada 's Backdoor Records . It was recorded live at the legendary Mayric 's bar and showcases the raw , passionate musicality of the band never before put into record . The Jerks also released a self-titled album in the late '90s . By 1997 , Star Records managed to convince the band to record a major label album called Haligi Ng Maynila , produced by ABS-CBN 's Gabby Lopez , which gave the band the opportunity to reach a wider audience . This paved the way to the band winning the 1998 NU Rock Award for Best Album and the 1998 Katha Award for Best Rock Song , `` Reklamo ng Reklamo '' . The Jerks still perform regularly around Manila in bars like My Brother 's Mustache Folk Bar near Timog Avenue , The 70s Bistro , Tiendesitas and Route 196 along Katipunan Extension .",
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"text": "Modey Lemon Modey Lemon is an American garage rock band from Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania . The group formed in Pittsburgh 's South Oakland neighborhood in 1999 as an informal side project of Dean Swagger , a rock trio that had spent the previous year mainly performing in basements to college party crowds . The original lineup consisted of guitarist Phil Boyd and drummer Paul Quattrone , then nominally students at the University of Pittsburgh . The group made its first appearances at the Halloween weekend in 1999 and played a live set on WPTS 92.1 FM , the University of Pittsburgh college radio station , segments of which later turned up on the group 's demo album , House on the Hill ( and , subsequently , its 2002 self-titled release ) . By 2000 , the duo had gained a reputation around Pittsburgh for its concerts . Modey Lemon , the group 's debut album , appeared in early 2002 , and the band supported the album with tours of the US and Europe . The group followed their self-titled release with a brief stint on In the Red Records , which released a double 7 inch record , before recommending the band to Birdman Records owner Dave Katznelson , who then signed the band . Prior to the mid-2003 release of second album Thunder + Lightning , Boyd and Quattrone added Jason Kirker on guitar and Moog synthesizer . Following the US release of Thunder + Lighting the band signed with Mute Records , which licensed and released the album in the UK and Europe , and via EMI ( Mute 's parent label ) in Japan . The single releases , `` Crows '' ( 2004 , # 75 ) and `` Sleepwalkers '' ( 2005 , # 71 ) , each appeared in the UK Singles Chart for one week . Their third album The Curious City was released in August 2005 on Birdman/Mute . Modey Lemon has performed with The White Stripes , The Von Bondies ( 2002 UK tour ) , Girl Talk , the Blues Explosion , the Yeah Yeah Yeahs , Oneida ( 2005 Europe tour ) , The Warlocks ( 2003 UK Tour ) , Icarus Line ( 2004 UK tour ) , Dinosaur Jr. ( 2005 tour dates in UK/Europe/US ) , Arctic Monkeys ( 2009 US tour ) , and has played festivals such as Glastonbury ( 2005 ) , ArthurFest ( 2005 ) , Meredith Music Festival ( 2003 ) , and Transmusicales ( 2004 ) . In 2006 , the band appeared in a ` punk club ' scene in the film adaptation of Michael Chabon 's novel The Mysteries of Pittsburgh , performing two original songs written for the film as well as two cover songs . The band released their fourth album Season of Sweets on May 12 , 2008 . The band also completed a tour of the US in June and July that year and a tour of the UK and mainland Europe in September . In August 2009 the band supported the Arctic Monkeys in New York City , Boston , and Chicago . In October 2009 , it was announced that their track `` Become a Monk '' from the band 's album Season of Sweets , would be included on the soundtrack of the video game , Tony Hawk : Ride . In 2010 Modey Lemon recorded and released one single `` Wandering Eye b/w Cheetahs for Chariots '' on These Are Not Records and performed once at the University of Pittsburgh 's William Pitt Union in spring 2010 before going on indefinite hiatus . In 2015 , Modey Lemon 's first two albums `` House on the Hill '' and Modey Lemon ( album ) were reissued on vinyl for the first time on A-F Records , Mind Cure Records , and Omentum Records .",
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"text": "Negative Approach Negative Approach is an American hardcore punk band , formed in Detroit , Michigan in 1981 . The band is considered among the pioneers of hardcore punk , particularly in the Midwest region . Like most hardcore bands , Negative Approach was little known in its day outside of its hometown . It is now idolized in the Detroit rock underground and the punk subculture , considered to be one of the elite bands of the `` old school '' era , and continues to be influential . Negative Approach initially broke up in 1984 with singer John Brannon moving on to the Laughing Hyenas , and later Easy Action , but the band has reformed as of 2006 and continues to tour sporadically .",
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"text": "Noise pop Noise pop is a subgenre of alternative/indie rock developed in the mid-1980s in the UK and US that mixes dissonant noise or feedback with the songcraft more often found in pop music .",
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"text": "French punk French punk is punk rock from France . Punk rock developed in France in the mid-1970s , strongly influenced by the scenes in the United States and United Kingdom , but also influencing the latter . The first European Punk Rock Festival took place at Mont-de-Marsan in France in August 1976 .",
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"text": "American popular music American popular music has had a profound effect on music across the world . The country has seen the rise of popular styles that have had a significant influence on global culture , including ragtime , blues , jazz , swing , rock , bluegrass , country , R&B , doo wop , gospel , soul , funk , heavy metal , punk , disco , house , techno , salsa , grunge and hip hop . In addition , the American music industry is quite diverse , supporting a number of regional styles such as zydeco , klezmer and slack-key . Distinctive styles of American popular music emerged early in the 19th century , and in the 20th century the American music industry developed a series of new forms of music , using elements of blues and other genres of American folk music . These popular styles included country , R&B , jazz and rock . The 1960s and 1970s saw a number of important changes in American popular music , including the development of a number of new styles , such as heavy metal , punk , soul , and hip hop . Though these styles were not in the sense of mainstream , they were commercially recorded and are thus examples of popular music as opposed to folk or classical music .",
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"text": "Psyko Punkz Audacious , motivated and passionate ; music is the core of his being . Perseverant , tenacious and avid ; throughout all musical ventures , he strives to cultivate individuality ... Creating timeless tunes that exhibit signature authenticity , Wietse Amersfoort , or better known as energetic Hardstyle titan Psyko Punkz is , without a doubt , one of the modern industry 's most significant game-changers . Holding a special love for music that sustained him through his childhood years , by the age of fifteen Wietse tried his hand at music production , and thus , never looked back . With his expertise lying in Hip-Hop and Electronic music , Wietse cleverly folded the two together , which ultimately sparked the beginning of an exciting , new venture . Teaming up with counterpart member Sven Sieperda , in 2008 the Psyko Punkz legacy was born . Dropping numerous anthems during their early years , the spin-off from tracks such as `` BassBoom , '' `` Beyond Belief , '' `` Stream Of Blood '' and `` Let 's Get Ill '' was phenomenal . Climbing the ladder to reign the scene , Psyko Punkz not only scored placements on line-ups for Qlimax , Defqon .1 , Decibel , Reverze , Tomorrowland and Mysteryland , but also entered the prestigious DJ Mag Top 100 in positions # 67 and # 68 . Furthermore , Psyko Punkz has represented some of the most famed Hard Dance concepts with official anthems for Qlimax , Decibel , The Qontinent , Bassleader and Reverze . After eight triumphant years as a duo , in 2016 Sven made the decision to resign from the act , opening up Wietse to grasp the baton and continue Psyko Punkz as a solo project . Embracing new ventures and conquering new challenges , Wietse immediately proved his solo capabilities when he dropped alluring hit `` Spaceship . '' And with new escapades , come a fresh set of goals ... Grasping 2017 with such fervency , Psyko Punkz was proud to announce the arrival of his debut solo album , titled `` Wietse . '' Plain , simple and personal , this album is a summation of Psyko Punkz as an artist . With the album 's tracks displaying a tasteful balance between Hardstyle 's signature roughness and heart-capturing melodies , `` Wietse '' is unquestionably his biggest musical achievement to date . From a sole passion to an adventurous and exciting career , the Psyko Punkz legacy has flourished to reach its pinnacle . Symbolising the past , present and future of Hardstyle , there 's absolutely no backing down from Mr. Psyko !",
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"text": "Indie hip-hop Indie hip hop ( short for independent hip hop ) is hip hop that primarily exists in the independent underground music scene . The term underground hip hop may be used to describe both indie hip hop ( which is defined by its artists being unsigned or signed to independent record labels , rather than major record labels ) as well as alternative hip hop ( which is defined by music that diverges from mainstream hip hop music such as Gangsta rap . ) As the term `` indie hip hop '' is indicative of the musicians making the music rather than the music itself , it is not strictly a genre but rather covers a range of styles with clearly discernable hip hop characteristics . Like indie rock artists , many indie hip hop artists place a premium on maintaining complete control of their music and careers , releasing albums on independent record labels ( sometimes their own ) and relying on touring , word-of-mouth , and air play on independent or college radio stations for promotion . Some of its more popular artists , however , may end up moving to major labels , though often on favorable terms won by their prior independent success . Independent hip hop labels include Babygrande Records , Definitive Jux , Nature Sounds Records and Strange Famous Records . Notable indie hip hop artists include 7L & Esoteric , Bronze Nazareth , Chief Kamachi , Lord Jamar , Mr. Lif , Jedi Mind Tricks , OuterSpace , The Perceptionists , WMR Music Group and The Society of Invisibles .",
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"text": "Blink-182 Blink-182 ( often stylized as blink-182 ; pronounced `` blink one eighty two '' ) is an American rock band formed in Poway , California in 1992 . The band currently consists of bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus , drummer Travis Barker , and guitarist and vocalist Matt Skiba . Founded by guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge , bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus and drummer Scott Raynor , the band emerged from the Southern California punk scene of the early 1990s and first gained notoriety for high-energy live shows and irreverent lyrical toilet humor . Blink-182 was initially known as Blink until an Irish band of the same name threatened legal action ; in response , the band appended the meaningless number '' -182 '' . In its early years , Blink-182 toured heavily behind the band 's debut , Cheshire Cat ( 1995 ) . The group signed with major label MCA Records to co-distribute its second album , Dude Ranch ( 1997 ) . Raynor was fired midway through a 1998 tour and replaced by Barker . The group 's next two releases , Enema of the State ( 1999 ) and Take Off Your Pants and Jacket ( 2001 ) , were enormous successes on the strength of radio and MTV airplay . The eponymously titled Blink-182 followed in 2003 and marked a stylistic shift for the group . DeLonge quit in 2005 , sending the band into what was termed an `` indefinite hiatus '' . They reunited in 2009 , producing the trio 's sixth album , Neighborhoods ( 2011 ) . In 2015 , DeLonge again exited and was replaced by Alkaline Trio guitarist and vocalist Matt Skiba . The band 's seventh studio album , California , was released on July 1 , 2016 . Blink-182 is considered a key group in the development of pop punk ; the band 's combination of pop melodies with fast-paced punk rock featured a more radio-friendly accessibility than prior bands . The trio has sold over thirteen million albums in the United States , and over 50 million albums worldwide . In 2011 , The New York Times asserted , `` no punk band of the 1990s has been more influential than Blink-182 , '' and even as the band receded after its 2005 split , `` its sound and style could be heard in the muscular pop punk of Fall Out Boy or in the current wave of high-gloss Warped Tour punk bands , like All Time Low and The Maine . ''",
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"text": "Purple Haze `` Purple Haze '' is a song written by Jimi Hendrix and released as the second record single by the Jimi Hendrix Experience on March 17 , 1967 . As a record chart hit in several countries and the opening number on the Experience 's debut American album , it was many people 's first exposure to Hendrix 's psychedelic rock sound . The song features his inventive guitar playing , which uses the signature Hendrix chord and a mix of blues and Eastern modalities , shaped by novel sound processing techniques . Because of ambiguities in the lyrics , listeners often interpret the song as referring to a psychedelic experience , although Hendrix described it as a love song . `` Purple Haze '' is one of Hendrix 's best-known songs and appears on many Hendrix compilation albums . The song featured regularly in concerts and each of Hendrix 's group configurations issued live recordings . It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and is included on lists of the greatest guitar songs , including at number two by Rolling Stone and number one by Q magazine .",
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"text": "Lazy (Deep Purple song) `` Lazy '' is a song by Deep Purple from their 1972 album Machine Head . A live performance of the song can be found on the album Made in Japan , released later the same year . The song starts out as an instrumental , keyboardist Jon Lord plays an overdriven Hammond organ intro , followed by the main riff and with the solo swapping between him and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore . Vocalist Ian Gillan comes in with the vocals later in the song . He also uses harmonica both on the studio version and live . At over 7 minutes long , it is the longest track on the album , and live versions were often extended past 10 minutes . The live version on Made in Japan features a theme from Hugo Alfvén 's `` Swedish Rhapsody # 1 '' , played by Ritchie Blackmore as a part of his solo . Additionally , Jon Lord includes the riff from the C Jam Blues in the intro . Ritchie Blackmore would sometimes include the main riff from `` Lazy '' in live performances of the song `` Man on the Silver Mountain '' by Rainbow . Gillan defined the song as rhythm and blues . Later live performances after the band 's reunion in 1984 tended to be much shorter , cutting out the intro and one of the verses . However , more recent performances with Steve Morse have gone back to the original arrangement . Readers of Guitar World voted `` Lazy '' the 74th greatest guitar solo of all time . Sections of this song were often used in Australia on the Channel 9 Wide World of Sports program when cutting to an ad . Jesse Gress , writing for Guitar Player magazine , noted that Ritchie Blackmore 's `` bluesy head to ` Lazy ' ( from Deep Purple 's Machine Head ) fondly paraphrases Slowhand 's -LSB- Clapton 's -RSB- Bluesbreaker-era showcase ` Steppin ' Out ' right down to the same style of third-position swing-sixteenth G blues riffing '' .",
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"text": "Part One Part One is the second album by the American psychedelic rock group , The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band , and was released in May 1967 on Reprise Records . It features compositions by Bob Johnston , Frank Zappa , Baker Knight , P.F. Sloan and Van Dyke Parks with input from studio drummer Hal Blaine . It has a song most well known as `` Morning Dew '' composed by Bonnie Dobson with arrangement by Danny Harris . This is the first album with input from guitarist Ron Morgan .",
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"text": "The Aerovons The Aerovons were an American psychedelic rock music group . They were formed in 1966 in St Louis , Missouri by Tom Hartman . A 1967 demo record was heard by a representative of Capitol Records . In spite of an offer to record in Los Angeles , the group held out hope that they could record in London , the recording home of their heroes , The Beatles . In 1968 they travelled to London twice , receiving offers from both EMI and Decca . In 1969 , the band returned to London and recorded an album at Abbey Road studio . Guitarist Bob Frank , a longtime member of the group , left the group just before they went to London to record , due to personal issues . Despite blogs and rumors to the contrary , Bob was never `` let go '' and was always missed , according to leader Tom Hartman . Only once in England did the band realize that his replacement , Phil Edholm , and the group had differences that proved insurmountable . He left shortly after they began recording . Once the album was finished , the band returned to St. Louis where more personal problems between a group member and his family caused the group to splinter . EMI decided not to release the album . EMI invited Tom Hartman to come to England and reload , so to speak , but Hartman felt moving to England was too great a step at his age , and the partnership with EMI was dissolved . The album was not released until a CD release in 2003 by RPM .",
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"text": "Electric Mud Electric Mud is the fifth studio album by Muddy Waters , with Rotary Connection serving as his backing band . Released in 1968 , it imagines Muddy Waters as a psychedelic musician . Producer Marshall Chess suggested that Muddy Waters record experimental , psychedelic blues tracks with members of Rotary Connection in an attempt to revive the blues singer 's career . The album peaked at # 127 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart . It was controversial for its fusion of electric blues with psychedelic elements , but was influential on psychedelic rock bands of the era .",
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"text": "The Byrds' Greatest Hits The Byrds ' Greatest Hits is the first greatest hits album by the American rock band The Byrds and was released in August 1967 on Columbia Records ( see 1967 in music ) . It is the top-selling album in The Byrds ' catalogue and reached # 6 on the Billboard Top LPs chart but failed to break into the UK Albums Chart . The album provides a summary of The Byrds ' history during Gene Clark and David Crosby 's tenure with the band and also functions as a survey of the group 's hit singles from 1965 to 1967 , a period when the band had its greatest amount of success on the singles chart . Most of the band 's U.S. A-sides from this period are included on the album , along with three of their more important album tracks : `` I 'll Feel a Whole Lot Better '' , `` The Bells of Rhymney '' , and `` Chimes of Freedom '' . The three U.S. singles from this period that are not included on the album are `` Set You Free This Time '' , `` Have You Seen Her Face '' and `` Lady Friend '' ( although these songs have been included as bonus tracks on various CD reissues of the album ) . All of the songs included on the original Greatest Hits album can also be found on the band 's first four albums , Mr. Tambourine Man , Turn ! Turn ! Turn ! , Fifth Dimension and Younger Than Yesterday . The eight tracks on The Byrds ' Greatest Hits that had been singles peaked at the following positions on the Billboard Hot 100 : `` 5D ( Fifth Dimension ) '' # 44 ; `` All I Really Want to Do '' # 40 ; `` Mr. Spaceman '' # 36 ; `` My Back Pages '' # 30 ; `` So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star '' # 29 ; `` Eight Miles High '' # 14 ; `` Turn ! Turn ! Turn ! '' # 1 ; and `` Mr. Tambourine Man '' # 1 . In addition , four of the singles included on the album had charted in the United Kingdom , peaking at the following positions on the UK Singles Chart : `` Turn ! Turn ! Turn ! '' # 26 ; `` Eight Miles High '' # 24 ; `` All I Really Want to Do '' # 4 ; and `` Mr. Tambourine Man '' # 1 . In particular , the `` Eight Miles High '' , `` Turn ! Turn ! Turn ! '' , and `` Mr. Tambourine Man '' singles were widely influential during the 1960s , a time when singles , at least in pop music , were as important in their own right as albums , and generally more so . `` Turn ! Turn ! Turn ! '' summed up the decade 's counter-cultural values as much as `` Blowin ' in the Wind '' , '' ( I Ca n't Get No ) Satisfaction '' or `` All You Need Is Love '' , while `` Mr. Tambourine Man '' and `` Eight Miles High '' helped to introduce the subgenres of folk rock and psychedelic rock respectively into the popular music of the day .",
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"text": "Around the World in a Day Around the World in a Day is the seventh studio album by American recording artist Prince , and the second to feature his backing band The Revolution . It was released on April 22 , 1985 by Paisley Park Records and Warner Bros. . Records . Departing somewhat from the commercial sound of his previous release , the massively successful Purple Rain ( 1984 ) , the album instead saw Prince experimenting with psychedelic styles and more opulent textures . In compliance with Prince 's wishes , the record company released the album with minimal publicity , withholding accompanying singles until almost a month after the album 's release . Around the World in a Day was released to notably mixed reception after the success of Purple Rain , though it nonetheless sold relatively well , eventually going double platinum and becoming Prince and the Revolution 's second number-one album on the Billboard 200 . Two of its four singles reached the top 10 : `` Raspberry Beret '' and `` Pop Life '' .",
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"text": "Deep Purple in Concert Deep Purple in Concert is a live album by the English hard rock band Deep Purple , recorded by the BBC for their `` In Concert '' live series in 1970 and 1972 . First released in 1980 in the UK , with the current US edition being made available in 2001 .",
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"text": "Gone to Earth (Barclay James Harvest album) Gone to Earth is an album by the English rock group Barclay James Harvest released in 1977 . It reached # 30 in the UK charts , but in Germany it peaked at # 10 and stayed for 197 weeks in the German album charts . As of 2011 it is ranked # 6 on the list of longest running albums in the German album charts . Only the My Fair Lady soundtrack and albums by Simon & Garfunkel ( Greatest Hits ) , The Beatles ( 1962 -- 1966 ) , Pink Floyd ( Wish You Were Here ) and Andrea Berg ( Best Of ) spent more weeks in the charts . It was the band 's largest selling album , eventually selling more than a million copies worldwide . Hymn ( often misinterpreted as Christmas song but actually a song against the dangers of drug use and dedicated to musicians like Jimi Hendrix , Paul Kossoff and Janis Joplin ) was a successful turntable hit at German radio stations in the late 1970s . `` Poor Man 's Moody Blues '' was written after a journalist angered the band by referring to Barclay James Harvest as a `` poor man 's Moody Blues '' . Shortly after , guitarist John Lees wrote a song that reminded him of the Moody Blues song `` Nights in White Satin '' , and decided to use the journalist 's phrase as the song title . Other songs on the album deal with subjects like ended relationships ( `` Friend of Mine '' ) , alienation ( `` Leper 's Song '' ) the exploitation of animals for their fur ( `` Spirit on the Water '' ) and the space race ( `` Sea of Tranquility '' ) . The original LP version of this album , designed by Maldwyn Tootill , featured die-cut outer cover and full-color inner album sleeve . On one side of the inner sleeve was an owl ( as shown in the picture ) ; on the other side was a picture of a sunset . The inner sleeve could be reversed so that either side would be displayed through the die cut . The album 's title , Gone to Earth , refers to the fox hunter 's cry used to indicate that the quarry has returned to its lair .",
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"text": "The Battle Rages On... The Battle Rages On ... is the fourteenth studio album by the British hard rock band Deep Purple , released in 1993 . It is the last album recorded with the band 's classic Mk II line-up , which reunited for a second time ( the first reunion being for 1984 's Perfect Strangers ) . Ian Gillan returned to the band in late 1992 and had to rework much of the material already existing for the album , which had been intended for Joe Lynn Turner . After being fired from the band , Turner would admit Ritchie Blackmore referred to it as `` The cattle grazes on '' . Blackmore became infuriated at the non-melodic elements and quit mid tour after the show of 17 November in Helsinki , Finland . American guitarist Joe Satriani joined Deep Purple as a temporary replacement for the duration of the tour . A handful of working tracks written during The Battle Rages On ... sessions would turn up on subsequent solo releases by Turner , under different titles .",
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"text": "Vulcan Gas Company The Vulcan Gas Company ( usually called simply Vulcan ) was the first successful psychedelic music venue in Austin , Texas . The Vulcan opened its doors at 316 Congress Avenue in the fall of 1967 , and closed in the summer of 1970 . Gary Scanlon , Houston White , Don Hyde and Sandy Lockett started the VGC . By 1969 , management was primarily by White and Lockett , along with Jim Franklin . There was a substantial sound system installed by Sandy Lockett . Charlie Sauer was the principal audio engineer for the last year of operation . Bobby Hedderman and Marty McDermott managed the club for the last few months . In an interview with Don Hyde by Eddie Wilson 2010 , Hyde said that the landlord had tremendous pressure from everywhere to throw them out . He went down to the VGC a couple of times , unannounced , on a Saturday night , walked around and said `` I just do n't see what everyone is so upset about . It just looks like young people having fun . It is loud ! But to each his own . '' He told Hyde that as long as the rent was paid -- $ 350 a month -- they could stay . A name plaque for the Vulcan is still on the front wall of the historic W.B. Smith building , named after the dry goods store which first occupied the building in 1884 . In 1967 this end of the street leading to the Texas Capitol was not particularly prosperous and rents were relatively low . The Vulcan provided a concert stage for unconventional bands of various genres , most notably the 13th Floor Elevators and the Conqueroo . By 1969 , Shiva 's Headband became the de facto house band , and in the first half of 1970 the Hub City Movers played frequently at the Vulcan . The club had homemade benches and old church pews for the audience . The main floor , in front of the stage , was used for dancing . The club owner ( s ) always wanted all ages to attend and even gave passes out to Jr. . High kids who would pass handbills out at lunchtime . Smoking marijuana inside the club was discouraged and rare . Alcohol was discouraged , but common . For some time , the Vulcan used space in the adjoining building to the north for selling sandwiches and soft drinks and as office space , but this auxiliary space was eventually abandoned to reduce rent . Since there was no liquor license and beer could not be sold , almost all of the income came from gate receipts , typically $ 1.50 per person . That was the main cause of the club 's ultimate demise . Johnny Winter , as a favor to White and Lockett , played a benefit concert , along with the Hub City Movers , March 10 & 11 , 1970 . Even that concert was not enough to offset ominous financial difficulties . The elevated stage at the northwest end of the hall was rustic , but the psychedelic light show offset that appearance . The light show was operated from a suspended platform on the south side of the room and near the ceiling - reached by a ladder . There was a large horizontal drain pipe across the back of the stage -- that pipe is prominent in many photos of performances at the Vulcan . There is one feature that most customers never saw , but is still a part of the Vulcan legend : the freight elevator . It was in the back , next to the doors that opened onto the alley . Made of wood and powered by human muscle via a rope that worked a reel of steel cable . The ride up was difficult , but the ride down could be precarious . The cable often got snarled and had to be unsnarled by hand . For much of the history , concerts were advertised with both large posters and letter sized handbills , similar to those produced for concerts at the Avalon Ballroom and The Fillmore . Gradually , the larger posters were sacrificed to save cost , and eventually the handbills were abandoned for the same reason . A comprehensive annotated collection is available online . The Vulcan Gas Company dance club , opening in 2014 , is adopting the name , but is otherwise unrelated to the original venue .",
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"text": "Stand! Stand ! is a 1969 album by soul/funk band Sly and the Family Stone . Written and produced by lead singer and multi-instrumentalist Sly Stone , Stand ! is considered an artistic high-point of the band 's career . Released on May 3 by Epic Records , just before the group 's celebrated performance at the Woodstock festival , it was the band 's fourth album , and most commercially successful to date . It includes several well-known songs , among them hit singles , such as `` Sing a Simple Song '' , `` I Want to Take You Higher '' , `` Stand ! '' , and `` Everyday People '' . It was published in US as an LP record with gatefold cover , and was reissued in 1990 on vinyl and CD and in 2007 as a remastered numbered edition digipack CD with bonus tracks and , in the UK , only as a CD with bonus tracks . 500,000 copies of the album were sold in the year of its release : it was certified gold in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America on December 4 , 1969 , went on to sell over three million copies and became one of the most successful albums of the 1960s . By 1986 it had sold well over 1 million copies and was certified platinum in sales by the RIAA on November 26 of that same year . In 2003 the album was ranked number 118 on Rolling Stone magazine 's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time . In 2015 , the album was deemed `` culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant '' by the Library of Congress and selected for inclusion in the National Recording Registry .",
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"text": "Phantasmagoria in Two `` Phantasmagoria in Two '' is a song that was composed by Tim Buckley , as opposed to the Larry Beckett/Tim Buckley collaboration that was more commonly credited during Buckley 's earlier years , and released ( with Once I Was ) as the third and final single from his second studio album , Goodbye and Hello . The song - which is dominated by hauntingly psychedelic intertwining guitar and piano sequences - is lyrically much like the majority of the other Buckley solo compositions of the time ( such as Pleasant Street , Once I Was and Wings ) , with less of a specifically metaphoric and more of a purely ambiguous approach to the topic in question . However , despite these lyrical similarities , musically , it is perhaps the most deeply psychedelic of Buckley 's published recordings . Indeed , when recorded in June 1967 , it was the height of the psychedelic era and yet despite being very much of its time , the single failed to reach anything like a significant chart position . A slower , live version of the song was performed during his 1968 concert at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London , England , released in 1990 as Dream Letter : Live in London 1968 . This performance was also included on the 2001 compilation album Morning Glory : The Tim Buckley Anthology .",
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"text": "Red Dog Saloon (Virginia City, Nevada) The Red Dog Saloon is a bar and live music venue located in the isolated , old-time mining town of Virginia City , Nevada which played an important role in the history of the psychedelic music scene . In April 1963 , Chandler A. Laughlin III established a kind of tribal , family identity among approximately fifty people who attended a traditional , all-night Native American peyote ceremony in a rural setting . This ceremony combined a psychedelic experience with traditional Native American spiritual values ; these people went on to sponsor a unique genre of musical expression and performance at the Red Dog Saloon . During the summer of 1965 , Laughlin ( better known today as Travus T. Hipp , radio music pioneer and news commentator , ) recruited much of the original talent that led to a unique amalgam of traditional folk music and the developing psychedelic rock scene . He and his cohorts created what became known as `` The Red Dog Experience , '' featuring previously unknown musical acts -- Big Brother and the Holding Company , The Charlatans , The Wildflower and others -- who played in the completely refurbished , intimate setting of Virginia City 's Red Dog Saloon . There was no clear delineation between `` performers '' and `` audience '' in `` The Red Dog Experience , '' during which music , psychedelic experimentation , a unique sense of personal style and Bill Ham 's first primitive light shows combined to create a new sense of community . Laughlin and George Hunter of the Charlatans were true `` proto-hippies , '' with their long hair , boots and outrageous clothing of distinctly American ( and Native American ) heritage . The poster for the first six week stint of performances from The Charlatans beginning in June 1965 is the first one of the rarest psychedelic posters . It is known as `` The Seed '' . LSD manufacturer Owsley Stanley lived in Berkeley during 1965 and provided much of the LSD that became a seminal part of the `` Red Dog Experience , '' the early evolution of psychedelic rock and budding hippie culture . At the Red Dog Saloon , The Charlatans were the first psychedelic rock band to play live ( albeit unintentionally ) loaded on LSD .",
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"text": "Scandinavian Nights Scandinavian Nights is a double live album by the British hard rock band Deep Purple . It was originally recorded by Swedish National Radio for a radio show called Tonkraft at the Stockholm Konserthuset on 12 November 1970 , but not released until 1988 . The tapes were re-mixed by Tom Leader at Angel Studios in London . It remains the prime example of the early Mk II set list and ferocious concert dynamics . The set list comprises songs from the album Deep Purple in Rock and long instrumentals from earlier albums . The two songs `` Mandrake Root '' and `` Wring that Neck '' took up half the concert in the early days , until the Fireball tour . The US double CD , released in 1992 , was titled Live and Rare , while the European double vinyl and double CD , released in 1988 , were both titled Scandinavian Nights . The European vinyl release contained a limited edition picture booklet . The track timings printed ( on both European vinyl and CD ) refer to the length of the actual songs , in-between pauses are not included , but the timings on the US CDs do include the pauses . The original master tapes were later discovered and remixed for a re-release as Live in Stockholm by Purple Records in 2005 , with improved sound quality . On the original release the song running order was adjusted to fit the timing-restrictions of vinyl , and the CD edition unnecessarily mimicked this ; Live in Stockholm features the set list in the correct order . A new edition of the album , titled Stockholm 1970 , was released in 2014 by EDEL as part of `` The Official Deep Purple ( Overseas ) Live Series '' with additional material : two songs recorded in Paris in 1970 ; contemporary Jon Lord interview ; a bonus DVD with Deep Purple 's performance at Granada TV in 1970 , previously released on VHS as Doing Their Thing . The original 1988 album cover was featured in Pitchfork Media 's 2005 list of `` The Worst Record Covers of All Time '' .",
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"text": "Purple Medley `` Purple Medley '' is a song by American musician Prince from 1995 . There is no album accompanying the single . The track is a mix of many hits and well-known songs from Prince 's career . Some of the pieces of music are samples , while others are re-recorded for the mix . Some of the additional instrumentation is credited to The New Power Generation . The `` Purple Medley '' consists of snippets from the songs : `` Batdance '' , `` When Doves Cry '' , `` Kiss '' , `` Erotic City '' , `` Darling Nikki '' , `` 1999 '' , `` Baby I 'm a Star '' , `` Diamonds and Pearls '' , `` Purple Rain '' and `` Let 's Go Crazy '' and fades for the edit . The full version continues with `` Sexy Dancer '' , `` Let 's Work '' , `` Irresistible Bitch '' ( with the music of `` Sexy MF '' ) , `` I Wan na Be Your Lover '' , `` Alphabet St. '' , `` Thieves in the Temple '' , the bassline to The Time 's `` 777-9311 '' , Sheila E. 's `` A Love Bizarre '' , `` If I Was Your Girlfriend '' , `` Raspberry Beret '' , `` Little Red Corvette '' , `` Cream '' and `` Peach '' . The CD single release includes both the full version of the medley ( which clocks in at 11 minutes ) and the edited version , which is 3:14 in length , and omits about half of the tracks present in the full version . Despite , in essence , being a megamix of Prince 's biggest hits ( barring `` The Most Beautiful Girl in the World '' ) , the B-side of the single is `` Kirk J 's B-Sides Remix '' which consists of additional Prince hits remixed ( oddly , only one was an actual B-side ) . This track appears to have little additional input from Prince , but is rather a compilation of remixes made by band member Kirk Johnson . The compilation includes bits of `` Pop Life '' , `` When Doves Cry '' , `` Shockadelica '' , `` Head '' and `` The Continental '' . The remix of `` The Continental '' was released in a longer version on the 1998 compilation Crystal Ball as `` Tell Me How U Wan na B Done '' .",
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"text": "The Purple Album The Purple Album is the third album by Purple City , released on May 23 , 2006 through Babygrande Records .",
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"text": "Wheels of Fire Wheels of Fire is the third album by the British rock band Cream . It was released in July 1968 as a two-disc vinyl LP , with one disc recorded in the studio and the other recorded live . It reached # 3 in the United Kingdom and # 1 in the United States , becoming the first platinum-selling double album . In May 2012 it was ranked number 205 on Rolling Stone magazine 's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time . It was also released as two single long-players , Wheels of Fire ( In the Studio ) and Wheels of Fire ( Live at the Fillmore ) , released together with similar cover art . In the UK the studio album art was black print on aluminium foil while the live album art was a negative image of the studio cover . In Japan the studio album art was black on gold foil while the live album art was black on aluminium foil . In Australia both covers were laminated copies of the Japanese releases ( the double album was never released in Australia ) .",
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"text": "1967: The First Three Singles The 1967 Singles Sampler , or 1967 : The First Three Singles , is a limited-edition compilation album by Pink Floyd .",
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"text": "Call of the Wild (Deep Purple song) `` Call of the Wild '' is a song by British hard rock band Deep Purple . It appeared as the third track on their 1987 album The House of Blue Light . The song was released as a single later that year , and made it onto the UK Singles Chart at # 92 .",
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"text": "Echoes (Pink Floyd song) `` Echoes '' is a composition by Pink Floyd including fully extended instrumental passages , continuous sound effects , and musical improvisation . Written in 1970 by all four members of the group , `` Echoes '' provides the extended finale to Pink Floyd 's album Meddle . The track has a running time of 23:31 and takes up the entire second side of the vinyl and cassette recordings . It also appears in shortened form as the fifth track on the compilation album which took its name , Echoes : The Best of Pink Floyd . `` Echoes '' is the third-longest song in Pink Floyd 's catalogue , after `` Atom Heart Mother '' ( 23:44 ) and the combined segments of `` Shine On You Crazy Diamond '' ( 26:01 ) . Unlike those pieces , it is not explicitly divided into separate parts ; however , the composition was originally assembled from separate fragments and was later split in two parts to serve as both the opening and closing numbers in the band 's film Live at Pompeii . It retains the title as the longest song by Pink Floyd that is not split into parts . The song was used to open the band 's 1987 A Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour after not being played for over a decade , but was retired again after 11 shows . The song was finally revived again for Gilmour 's 2006 On an Island Tour where it was performed every night and a live version was released on Live in Gdańsk and Remember That Night .",
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"text": "Long Road Out of Eden Long Road Out of Eden is the seventh studio album by American rock band the Eagles , released in 2007 on Lost Highway Records . Nearly six years in production , it is the band 's first studio album since 1979 's The Long Run . In between that time the band recorded four original studio tracks for the live album Hell Freezes Over ( 1994 ) , `` Hole in the World '' for The Very Best Of ( 2003 ) and the Joe Walsh-penned `` One Day at a Time '' for the Farewell 1 Tour-Live from Melbourne DVD ( 2005 ) , which Walsh later re-recorded for his 2012 album Analog Man . It is also the band 's only album released following the dismissal of Don Felder in 2001 . The album produced two singles on the Hot Country Songs charts : a cover of J.D. Souther 's `` How Long '' and `` Busy Being Fabulous '' , both of which were Top 30 hits on the country charts as well as Top 20 hits on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks charts . The album produced five straight hits on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks charts with `` How Long '' , `` Busy Being Fabulous '' , `` No More Cloudy Days '' , `` What Do I Do With My Heart '' , and `` I Do n't Want to Hear Anymore '' . The album debuted at # 1 in the U.S. and won the band two Grammy awards for `` How Long '' and the instrumental `` I Dreamed There Was No War '' . The album became the band 's sixth # 1 album and was the highest selling album of the year . It has since sold 3.5 million copies in the U.S. alone . Being a double album with length exceeding 90 minutes , the album was certified 7x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipments of 7 million discs .",
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"text": "24 Years of Hunger 24 Years of Hunger is a pop music album released in 1991 by & Alice , the collaboration of Eg White and Alice Temple . 24 Years of Hunger was critically acclaimed , although it failed to chart . It is the only album that the duo ever released . Allmusic describes 24 Years of Hunger as `` one of the finest , most refined and fully realized recordings of the era , employing a much more sophisticated and romantic style than anything else out of England at the time '' . Allmusic also notes the accolades that 24 Years of Hunger album received from other music critics : `` Recorded by the pair when they were mere twentysomethings , and predominantly in Eg White 's home , it is nevertheless about as grown-up and elegant as pop music gets . A decade after the recording had all but vanished from circulation , rainsound.net had taken to calling it `` one of the classic albums of the '90s , '' while Q Magazine went a step further when it placed the record on its list of best albums of the 20th century , describing it as having `` the class of Steely Dan and the intriguing detachment of the Blue Nile . '' '' Martin Rowsell , in The Rough Guide to Rock , notes that while reviewers compared the album to Prefab Sprout and Prince , and Alice cited their own musical influences as John Lennon , Traveling Wilburys , Joe Jackson , Joni Mitchell and Curtis Mayfield . Noting the huge discrepancy between the album 's critical and commercial success , Rowsell speculates that White 's songwriting may have been too personal for mainstream acceptance at the time .",
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"text": "Hearts & Flowers Hearts & Flowers was a Los Angeles folk rock club band , perhaps most significant as one of the groups that launched the career of Eagles ' founding member and guitarist-songwriter , Bernie Leadon . The lineup included Larry Murray ( vocals , guitar ) , Dave Dawson ( vocals , guitar , autoharp ) , and Rick Cunha ( vocals , guitar ) . The individual members met at the ongoing Monday night jam sessions being held at The Troubador over which Murray presided . Cunha and Dawson , who played in a duo , were newcomers as recent transplants to the area from Hawaii . After a few informal picking sessions , the trio gelled and started performing . `` We had a unique sound , a very strange sound , particularly because we found what we did best was old , traditional , country hillbilly music , Murray told John Einarson . `` That became the core of what we did , the three of us , and we took it from there . '' The group 's sound was described as `` Merle Haggard-meets-Sgt . Pepper '' as a result of the wide-ranging influences each member brought to Hearts & Flowers . This included the aforementioned Haggard , plus Buck Owens , The Louvin and Everly brothers , The Country Gentlemen , The Beatles , and Bob Dylan . With such unorthodox influences -- plus the fact that the band featured autoharp -- , the group was torn about the direction it wanted to take . `` Had it been up to us , we would have gone way country , '' said Cunha . `` We wanted it to be commercial and fit into the pop market , but left to our own devices it would have been even more country . Production changed what we would have done . '' Meanwhile , Hearts & Flowers was influencing local musicians who heard them in various folk clubs around the Los Angeles area . This included several people who would later be credited with developing the then-germinating Southern California country-rock sound . Jim Messina ( Buffalo Springfield , Poco , Loggins and Messina ) says , `` Those three guys were probably the closest thing to what we were all flowing into . They were the cutting edge of where the rest of us were going . They were the black that did n't quite have the edge sharped on it yet . I got my first Telecaster from Rick Cunha . '' The group signed a deal with Capitol Records ' Folk World label in December 1966 . Once in the studio , the trio was filled out with studio musicians and steered into a more folk direction . On the road , the group would be augmented with an ever-changing series of musicians including Terry Paul ( Kris Kristofferson ) , Pete Carr ( The Hour Glass ) , and Karen Carpenter ( The Carpenters ) . Tensions over the direction of the group eventually came to a head . Cunha left the group in Fall 1967 to write country music and produce . Leadon replaced Cunha for the second album in 1968 . Leadon was well known to Murray as they had played in the Scottsville Squirrel Barkers , a San Diego bluegrass group responsible for launching both those members ' careers as well as those of Chris Hillman ( The Byrds , The Flying Burrito Brothers , Manassas ) and Kenny Wertz ( The Flying Burrito Brothers , Country Gazette ) . Among venues they played during the mid-1960s , were Los Angeles clubs Ledbetter 's , Doug Weston 's Troubadour , The Whisky-a-Go-Go , and the Ash Grove , primarily as an opening act . Some of the groups with whom they shared a bill included The Doors , Bill Monroe , The Buffalo Springfield , and Blue Cheer . After recording two albums without major success , the group disbanded in 1968 . Murray claims the group was `` in a rut '' and each member was working with other , different musicians . `` But for a simple twist of fate , we could have been huge . We had what it took , we had a lot of charisma , the personality of the group was amazing . But I do n't think we were focused business-wise . We tended to go with losers , because they were less high-pressure , and we dodged the real pressure people whose asses we should have been kissing . But you do what you do . Everything we did seemed like a good idea at the time . '' The timing of the break-up could n't have been worse . It was just prior to the release of the seminal country-rock album by The Byrds , Sweetheart of the Rodeo , and the subsequent formation of The Flying Burrito Brothers , both of which are credited with popularizing the genre .",
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"text": "Return to Eden (novel) Return To Eden is a 1988 science fiction novel by American writer Harry Harrison . The novel is the third and final volume in Harrison 's Eden . The first two stories of the trilogy are West of Eden and Winter in Eden . The novel tells an alternate history of planet Earth in which the extinction of the dinosaurs never occurred . There is a war between a group of Cro-Magnon-level humans , who are descended from New World Monkeys , and a reptilian race called the Yilanè , who are descended from the prehistoric mosasaur and have become the dominant lifeform on the planet . The central characters from the first book return , Vaintè , an ambitious Yilanè , and Kerrick , a `` ustuzou '' ( the Yilanè word for mammal ) captured by the Yilanè as a boy and raised by them . Kerrick eventually escapes to rejoin his own people and burn the Yilanè colony city .",
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"text": "Long Way Down (disambiguation) Long Way Down was a 2007 motorcycle journey undertaken by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman , and the title of the accompanying television series , book and DVD . Long Way Down may also refer to : `` Long Way Down '' ( Goo Goo Dolls song ) , 1995 `` Long Way Down '' ( Keyshia Cole song ) , 2010 `` Long Way Down '' ( Robert DeLong song ) , 2014 Long Way Down ( Tom Odell album ) , 2013 Long Way Down ( G. Love & Special Sauce album ) , 2009 `` Long Way Down ( Look What the Cat Drug In ) '' , a Michael Penn song from the 1992 album Free-for-All",
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"text": "The End of Our Road `` The End of Our Road '' is a single written by Roger Penzabene , Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong in 1967 . Originally recorded by Gladys Knight & the Pips and issued as a single in 1968 , the Pips ' version of the song , which talked about the demise of a couple 's relationship , became another top forty hit for the family group as it peaked at number fifteen on the pop singles chart and number five on the R&B singles chart . As with the last two songs in Penzabene 's trilogy for The Temptations , `` I Wish It Would Rain '' and `` I Could Never Love Another ( After Loving You ) '' , there is real sentiment behind the song 's words , as lyricist Penzabene wrote his songs as personal statements to his wife , publicizing his pain of his own marriage falling apart . Unable to handle the extreme pain and hurt caused by this , he wrote the songs , drawing from his real-life heart break . After all three songs were completed and recorded , Penzabene committed suicide .",
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"text": "Echoes (Pink Floyd song) `` Echoes '' is a composition by Pink Floyd including fully extended instrumental passages , continuous sound effects , and musical improvisation . Written in 1970 by all four members of the group , `` Echoes '' provides the extended finale to Pink Floyd 's album Meddle . The track has a running time of 23:31 and takes up the entire second side of the vinyl and cassette recordings . It also appears in shortened form as the fifth track on the compilation album which took its name , Echoes : The Best of Pink Floyd . `` Echoes '' is the third-longest song in Pink Floyd 's catalogue , after `` Atom Heart Mother '' ( 23:44 ) and the combined segments of `` Shine On You Crazy Diamond '' ( 26:01 ) . Unlike those pieces , it is not explicitly divided into separate parts ; however , the composition was originally assembled from separate fragments and was later split in two parts to serve as both the opening and closing numbers in the band 's film Live at Pompeii . It retains the title as the longest song by Pink Floyd that is not split into parts . The song was used to open the band 's 1987 A Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour after not being played for over a decade , but was retired again after 11 shows . The song was finally revived again for Gilmour 's 2006 On an Island Tour where it was performed every night and a live version was released on Live in Gdańsk and Remember That Night .",
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"text": "As I Went Out One Morning `` As I Went Out One Morning '' is a song written by Bob Dylan , released on his 1967 album John Wesley Harding . He has only performed this song live once , in the early phase of the Bob Dylan and The Band 1974 Tour . The lyrics to `` As I Went Out One Morning '' tell about a man who offers a hand to a woman in chains , but realizes that she wants more than he is offering , and that `` she meant to do -LSB- him -RSB- harm . '' A character identified as Tom Paine then appears , `` command -LSB- s -RSB- her to yield , '' and apologizes to the narrator for the woman 's actions . Tom Paine as a figure may represent common sense or civil liberties , which the historical Tom Paine championed . However , it is also likely that this song references the prestigious Tom Paine Award that Dylan received in 1963 from the National Emergency Civil Liberties Committee . Dylan delivered an acceptance speech and was booed and rushed from the stage when he claimed to have empathy for some of Lee Harvey Oswald feelings . The song bears a resemblance to the W. H. Auden poem As I Walked Out One Evening , including sharing the same iambic meter and quatrain form . Dylan 's use of harmonica on the song is distinctive . The flatted second ( as well as third , sixth , and seventh ) identifies the musical mode as Phrygian . Since the song is in F# minor ( played in D minor on a guitar with a capo at the fourth fret ) , Dylan must be playing a D harmonica . The usual modes for diatonic harmonica in minor keys are Aeolian and Dorian ( A or E harmonicas in the key of F# minor ) .",
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"text": "Lost Dogs Lost Dogs are an American musical supergroup formed in 1991 , comprising vocalists , songwriters , and guitarists from multiple Christian alternative rock bands . Their current lineup includes Terry Scott Taylor ( Daniel Amos , the Swirling Eddies ) , Michael Roe ( The 77s ) , Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong ( The Choir ) . The original lineup included Gene Eugene ( Adam Again ) , who died in 2000 . The band 's eclectic blending of folk , blues , country , and rock has been characterized as `` a sort of CCM equivalent to the Traveling Wilburys '' . The band released their debut album Scenic Routes in 1992 as a one-time collaboration . Lost Dogs concert performances are filled with between-song jokes and one-liners between the band members ( usually poking fun at each other ) . Many Lost Dogs albums include at least one or two cover songs . Songs covered by Lost Dogs on an album or in concert include Bob Dylan 's `` Lord Protect My Child '' , Leonard Cohen 's `` If It Be Your Will '' , The Beatles ' `` I 'm A Loser '' , `` The Chipmunk Song ( Christmas Do n't Be Late ) '' , and Stephen Foster 's `` Hard Times , Come Again No More '' . In March , 2000 , shortly after the release of their Gift Horse album , Gene Eugene died . In 2004 , the band got together with Steve Hindalong to produce a special album for their summer tour . The result was entitled MUTT , and included new acoustic versions of ten songs originally written and recorded for each band member 's regular rock bands . The following year , the band would release the almost entirely instrumental Island Dreams . The Lost Cabin and the Mystery Trees , was released July 2006 . In 2008 , the Lost Dogs traveled down historic Route 66 with cinematographer Jimmy Abegg . Abegg filmed the band 's experiences . The band then wrote and recorded 14 songs inspired by their journey , which was released as Old Angel in May 2010 .",
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"text": "One Tree Hill (song) `` One Tree Hill '' is a song by Irish rock band U2 and the ninth track on their 1987 album The Joshua Tree . In March 1988 , it was released as the fourth single from the album in New Zealand and Australia , while `` In God 's Country '' was released as the fourth single in North America . The release charted at number one on the New Zealand Singles Chart . The track was written in memory of Greg Carroll , a Māori man the band first met in Auckland during the Unforgettable Fire Tour in 1984 . He became very close friends with lead singer Bono and later served as a roadie for the group . Carroll was killed in July 1986 in a motorcycle accident in Dublin . Following the tangi ( funeral ) in New Zealand , Bono wrote the lyrics to `` One Tree Hill '' in Carroll 's memory . The lyrics reflect Bono 's thoughts at the tangi and during his first night in New Zealand when Carroll took him up Auckland 's One Tree Hill . They also pay homage to Chilean singer-songwriter and activist Víctor Jara . Musically , the song was developed in a jam session with producer Brian Eno . The vocals were recorded in a single take , as Bono felt incapable of singing them a second time . `` One Tree Hill '' was received favourably by critics , who variously described it as `` a soft , haunting benediction '' , `` a remarkable musical centrepiece '' , and a celebration of life . U2 delayed performing the song on the Joshua Tree Tour in 1987 because of Bono 's fears over his emotional state . After its live debut on the tour 's third leg and an enthusiastic reaction from audiences , the song was played occasionally for the rest of the tour and semi-regularly during the Lovetown Tour of 1989 -- 1990 . It has appeared only sporadically since then , and most renditions were performed in New Zealand . Performances in November 2010 on the U2 360 ° Tour were dedicated to the miners who died in the Pike River Mine disaster .",
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"text": "Long Road Home (Charlie Simpson album) Long Road Home is the second top ten UK studio album by British singer-songwriter Charlie Simpson . On 2 February 2013 , it was reported that Simpson had finished writing the follow up to his 2011 solo debut Young Pilgrim and he would be heading into the studio with producer Steve Osborne ( U2/Placebo ) to start recording in early March . Simpson spent the summer of 2013 playing on the Vans Warped Tour in the US , which was the first time he has played live as a solo artist in America . During October 2013 , Charlie went on a tour of the UK supporting rock band , Deaf Havana . He previewed two new tracks from the forthcoming album `` Winter Hymns '' and `` Ten More Days '' . In 2014 , he be undertook a small run of solo shows in the UK in the lead up to the release of his 2nd solo album . Simpson said when announcing the release : `` The making of this album has been an incredible journey for me , it is probably the hardest record I have ever had to make . It took me a while to find what I was looking for and there were points when I nearly had to go back to the drawing board . However , after taking some much needed time out from writing and all things music related , I came back with a completely fresh perspective and wrote in my opinion , some of the best music I have written in my career so far . It 's an album I am hugely proud of and one I had to fight for which makes it all the more special '' . Simpson later revealed that the release date for the album had been delayed until 4 August 2014 .",
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"text": "Long Promised Road `` Long Promised Road '' is a song written by Carl Wilson and Jack Rieley for the American rock band The Beach Boys . It was first released as a single in May 1971 , and did not chart . It was then released on their 1971 album Surf 's Up , and was re-released as a single , with a different b-side , '' 'Til I Die '' , in October of the same year . This time it made it to # 89 on the Billboard Hot 100 . Aside from a few guitar parts written in the early days of the band , the song is Carl Wilson 's first composition ; he plays all of the instruments and handles the lead vocal on the track .",
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"text": "Steeltown Steeltown is the second studio album by Scottish band Big Country . The album was recorded at ABBA 's Polar Studios in Stockholm with Steve Lillywhite producing . It was released on 19 October 1984 , in the UK and 29 October 1984 , in the United States . It was released on CD only in Germany , as well as remastered and reissued there . Steeltown is the band 's only UK number 1 album , topping the chart for 1 week in October 1984 . The title track Steeltown was written about the town of Corby , telling how many Scots went to work at the Stewarts & Lloyds steelworks when it opened in 1935 , at the height of the Great Depression , but later found themselves unemployed when the steelworks declined in the early 1980s . ( Source : Melody Maker , 1984 ) The 1996 reissue contains all of the B-sides from the album 's single releases as well as the extended version of `` Wonderland '' `` East of Eden '' was the only Top 20 single from the album , reaching # 17 in the UK chart .",
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"text": "Live at Watkins Glen Live at Watkins Glen is a 1995 album by the Band , presented by Capitol Records ( without the band 's involvement ) as a live album from the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen rock festival held outside Watkins Glen , New York , on July 28 , 1973 in front of 600,000 people . Garth Hudson 's organ solo , `` Too Wet to Work '' , and the plainly titled `` Jam '' come from the actual Watkins Glen concert , as does the introduction of the group by Bill Graham . The former track appears on the out-of-print 1994 box set Across The Great Divide , but the latter track is only present on the Watkins Glen disc . Other than those two tracks , the remainder of the tracks are actually outtakes from various studio sessions by the Band with overdubbed crowd noise to create the impression that the material was recorded at the Watkins Glen concert . `` Back to Memphis '' and `` Endless Highway '' are available on the 2001 re-release of Moondog Matinee , without the crowd overdubs . The rest of the tracks are available on the 2001 two-CD re-release of Rock of Ages as `` previously unavailable '' tracks , with the exception of `` Do n't Ya Tell Henry '' , which is replaced with an alternate cut featuring Bob Dylan . The true background of the album was revealed in the liner notes of the remastered Moondog Matinee CD . The following quote is from the 2001 liner notes , `` Chuck Berry 's Going Back To Memphis , on the other hand , was completed and ready for inclusion on the album Moondog Matinee but ended up being shelved in favor of Promised Land . This version has been released before complete with overdubbed audience sounds as the opening track on the fraudulent Live at Watkins Glen CD . No one in the Band was connected with that particular release which had been originally mastered sometime in the late 1970s or early 1980s , although not released until 1995 . The outtake of Endless Highway included here , which was recorded sometime between Cahoots and Moondog Matinee , was similarly included on the Watkins Glen CD with overdubbed audience . ''",
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"text": "Year of the Cat Year of the Cat is the seventh studio album by Al Stewart , released in 1976 and was produced and engineered by Alan Parsons ; it is considered his masterpiece , its sales helped by the hit single `` Year of the Cat '' , `` one of those ` mysterious woman ' songs , '' co-written by Peter Wood . The other single from the album was `` On the Border '' . Stewart wrote `` Lord Grenville '' about the Elizabethan sailor and explorer Sir Richard Grenville ( 1542 -- 1591 ) . Stewart had all of the music and orchestration written and completely recorded before he even had a title for any of the songs . In a Canadian radio interview he stated that he has done this for six of his albums , and he often writes four different sets of lyrics for each song . The title track derives from a song Stewart wrote in 1966 called `` Foot of the Stage '' with prescient lyrics about Tony Hancock , one of Britain 's favourite comedians who tragically committed suicide two years later . When Stewart discovered that Hancock was not well known in the United States , he went back to his original title `` Year of the Cat '' . While Stewart is known for his guitar virtuosity , the song is recognized for producing amazing interplay of multiple guitars , piano , saxophone , violin and drums .",
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"text": "Long, Long Time `` Long , Long Time '' is a song released by Linda Ronstadt in 1970 . The song spent 12 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart , peaking at No. 25 , while reaching No. 15 on Canada 's `` RPM 100 '' , No. 8 on Canada 's CHUM 30 chart , No. 26 on the Cash Box Top 100 , and No. 20 on Billboards Easy Listening chart . In 1971 , Linda Ronstadt was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Female Vocal Performance for `` Long , Long Time '' . In 1976 , Larry Santos released a cover of the song , which reached No. 38 on Billboards Easy Listening chart and No. 109 on Billboards `` Bubbling Under the Hot 100 '' .",
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"text": "Return to Eden, Vol. 1: The Early Recordings Return to Eden , Vol . 1 : The Early Recordings ( though as yet there has been no volume two ) is a compilation by All About Eve put out in early 2002 on their own JamTart label and widely sold at gigs at that time , though also it was ( and still is ) available to buy in shops and online . It was the fourth album released since the band 's reformation in 1999 . As the title suggests , this compilation concerns itself with the songs which the band produced under its own Eden label prior to being signed by Mercury in 1987 . As well as some unreleased demos , it includes all the A-sides and B-sides of their Eden label 7 '' and 12 '' singles , and the track `` Suppertime '' : prior to the release of Return to Eden , this last track had only ever been released on a ` various artists ' compilation entitled Gunfire And Pianos , put out in 1985 by ZigZag magazine and the record label Situation Two . As such , Return to Eden is of huge significance to All About Eve fans as it is the only place where all of these early ( 1985 -- 87 ) works may be found , short of finding then buying each single individually ( a vastly expensive undertaking as they are all collectors ' items today ) . Most of the tracks had never before been released on CD .",
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"text": "Welcome to the Neighbourhood Welcome to the Neighbourhood is Meat Loaf 's seventh studio album , released in 1995 as follow-up to the popular album Bat Out of Hell II : Back into Hell . It went platinum in the United States and United Kingdom . The album is thought of as a concept album , as all of the songs are ordered in the track listing as to tell a story about a relationship throughout the years . Three singles were released : `` I 'd Lie for You ( And That 's the Truth ) '' ( a duet with Patti Russo ) , `` Not a Dry Eye in the House '' and `` Runnin ' for the Red Light ( I Got ta Life ) '' . The first two reached # 2 and # 7 in the UK charts , while the latter reached # 21 . In some markets , radio stations were also playing `` Amnesty Is Granted '' , even though it was not released as an official single . Despite the chart success of the album and its singles , only `` Amnesty is Granted '' has appeared on an official live album , Casa De Carne ( Live 2008 ) as a bonus CD with Hang Cool Teddy Bear . `` I 'd Lie for You ( And That 's the Truth ) '' was recorded as a sound check with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra , but only included as a bonus download track . Of the twelve songs on the album , two are written by Jim Steinman . Both are covers , the `` Original Sin '' from Pandora 's Box 's Original Sin album ( it was also heard in the movie The Shadow , where it was performed by Taylor Dayne ) and `` Left in the Dark '' first appeared on Steinman 's own album Bad for Good . The first two singles are written by Diane Warren , who later also wrote songs for Meat Loaf 's albums Could n't Have Said It Better and Bat Out of Hell III : The Monster Is Loose .",
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"text": "12 Golden Country Greats 12 Golden Country Greats is Ween 's fifth album , and third on Elektra Records . This album marked the first time Ween limited themselves to a specific genre of music . Bringing in a wide variety of seasoned ( and sometimes legendary ) Nashville musicians ( including Charlie McCoy , Buddy Spicher , Bobby Ogdin and The Jordanaires ) , the album sought to recreate the sound of golden-age country music with a great amount of success , while also combining this sound with classic Ween on such tracks as `` Piss Up a Rope . '' According to producer and friend of the band Ben Vaughn , Ween asked him to produce the album as he had already been working with musicians on the Nashville country scene , having produced Arthur Alexander 's Lonely Just Like Me album and co-written songs with Rodney Crowell and Gary Nicholson . Although they managed to get many highly-regarded country musicians to play on the album , some such as keyboardist Bobby Emmons ( who also served as a church deacon ) and Danny Davis turned them down due to the `` blue '' nature of much of their material . The session musicians were responsible for almost all instrumentation on the album : the only instrumental parts recorded by the core members of the band were guitar solos by Dean and Gene on `` I Do n't Wan na Leave You on the Farm '' and `` Fluffy '' respectively . The legendary Bradley 's Barn was chosen for recording the album . Later , Ween would assemble some of the session musicians again into a touring band dubbed The Shit Creek Boys .",
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"text": "Edna Gallmon Cooke Madame Edna Gallmon Cooke ( 1918 - September 4 , 1967 ) was a renowned gospel singer and recording artist from 1949 until her death in 1967 . Personal information about Ms. Cooke is scarce and most of her biographical details have been gleaned from the liner notes of her various albums . Ms. Gallmon Cooke is best known for her recordings of `` Stop Gambler '' and `` Heavy Load '' . Born in Columbia , South Carolina in 1918 , the daughter of a Baptist preacher , Reverend Eddie J. Gallmon also a former pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church ( College place ) . Edna Gallmon Cooke was more formally educated and musically trained than most of her gospel peers . As a young adult , she lived and studied in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia , attending Temple University and briefly teaching elementary school . She had contemplated a career in semi-classics and show tunes when she underwent a musical conversion of sorts after hearing gospel singer , Willie Mae Ford Smith in the late 1930s . `` I was shocked . The woman sang with such finesse ... I knew I had to be a gospel singer . '' Shortly after , Ms. Gallmon Cooke joined the Holiness Church and became preeminently consecrated -- with the Holiness Church bestowing the honorific ` Madame ' to her name to announce her devotion . During the 1940s , Madame Gallmon Cooke toured the Southeast , billed as the `` Sweetheart of the Potomac '' . She performed hymns and gospel songs in the manner of Willie Mae Ford Smith , but her mezzo-soprano could not duplicate Smith 's contralto blasts . Elaborating on that style , Gallmon Cooke returned to familiar sources , popularizing the sermonettes and spirituals her father Eddie Gallmon had performed in the 1920s . Madame Gallmon Cooke became a `` transcendent moaner and a mistress of what note-bending musicologists call melisma and church folks call curlicues , runs and flowers and frills . '' Ms. Cooke began recording in the late 1940s for the Nashboro Recording Label in Nashville , TN usually accompanied by her father 's choir , The Young People 's Choir of the Springfield Baptist Church of Washington , DC . Her later recordings included male vocal groups . Madame Gallmon Cooke 's commanding switch in styles occurred after her marriage to Barney Parks , Jr. , a former member of The Dixie Hummingbirds and a founder of The Sensational Nightingales . They had met in 1951 when Marie Knight , Rosetta Tharpe 's old partner , organized a tour featuring herself , Cooke , and The Nightingales . Under Park 's management and direction , Madame Edna Gallmon Cooke became a household name in gospel . It is suspected that the name Cooke was from her first marriage which ended because of the death of her husband . The liner notes to `` Mother Smith and Her Children '' describes Madame Cooke as `` an exquisite stylist , with a sensuous appeal akin to Billie Holiday . She is referred to as rap music 's gospel progenitor ; a penchant for rhymed , spoken chants produced her most famous recordings . '' Ms. Cooke died in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania on September 4 , 1967 . She was 49 years old .",
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"text": "Song cycle A song cycle ( Liederkreis or Liederzyklus ) is a group , or cycle , of individually complete songs designed to be performed in a sequence as a unit . The songs are either for solo voice or an ensemble , or rarely a combination of solo songs mingled with choral pieces . The number of songs in a song cycle may be as brief as two songs or as long as 30 or more songs . The term `` song cycle '' did not enter lexicography until 1865 , in Arrey von Dommer 's edition of Koch 's Musikalisches Lexikon , but works definable in retrospect as song cycles existed long before then . One of the earliest examples may be the set of seven Cantigas de amigo by the 13th-century Galician jongleur Martin Codax . A song cycle is similar to a song collection , and the two can be difficult to distinguish . Some type of coherence , however , is regarded as a necessary attribute of song cycles . It may derive from the text ( a single poet ; a story line ; a central theme or topic such as love or nature ; a unifying mood ; poetic form or genre , as in a sonnet or ballad cycle ) or from musical procedures ( tonal schemes ; recurring motifs , passages or entire songs ; formal structures ) . These unifying features may appear singly or in combination . Because of these many variations , the song cycle `` resists definition '' . The nature and quality of the coherence within a song cycle must therefore be examined `` in individual cases '' .",
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"text": "Anaheim, California Anaheim ( pronounced -LSB- ˈænəhaɪm -RSB- ) is a city in Orange County , California , part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area . As of the 2010 United States Census , the city had a population of 336,265 , making it the most populous city in Orange County and the 10th most populous city in California . Anaheim is the second largest city in Orange County in terms of land area ( after Irvine ) and is known for its theme parks , the Anaheim Convention Center , and its two major sports teams : the Anaheim Ducks ice hockey club and the Angels baseball team . Anaheim was founded by fifty German families in 1857 and incorporated as the second city in Los Angeles County on March 18 , 1876 ; Orange County would later be split off from Los Angeles County in 1889 . Anaheim remained largely a rural community until Disneyland opened in the city in 1955 . This led to the construction of several hotels and motels around the area , and residential districts in Anaheim soon followed . The city also developed into an industrial center , producing electronics , aircraft parts and canned fruit . Anaheim 's city limits extend from Cypress in the west to the Riverside County line in the east and encompass a diverse collection of neighborhoods and communities . Anaheim Hills is a master-planned community located in the city 's eastern stretches that is home to many of the city 's affluent . Downtown Anaheim has three mixed-use historic districts , the largest of which is the Anaheim Colony . The Anaheim Resort , a commercial district , includes Disneyland , Disney California Adventure , and numerous hotels and retail complexes . The Platinum Triangle , a neo-urban redevelopment district surrounding Angel Stadium , is planned to be populated with mixed-use streets and high-rises . Anaheim Canyon is an industrial district north of California State Route 91 and east of California State Route 57 .",
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"text": "Orange County, Florida Orange County is a county in the state of Florida , in the United States . As of the 2010 census , the population was 1,145,956 , making it Florida 's fifth-most populous county . The county seat is Orlando . Orange County is the central county of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford , Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area .",
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"text": "Santa Ana Civic Center The Civic Center in Santa Ana is Orange County , California 's main center of government . The city of Santa Ana became the county seat of government in 1889 and continues to be the seat of government to this day . The architectural styles , both old and new found within the Civic Center and surrounding areas reflect its role as the county 's main seat of government . The city of Santa Ana was established in 1869 by William Spurgeon on 74.27 acre of land purchased from the old Spanish land grant , Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana . The County of Orange was formed in 1889 by William Spurgeon and James McFadden and Santa Ana was chosen as the county seat of government because of its larger growth as a town over surrounding towns namely Orange . The Old Orange County Courthouse was built in 1901 and thus the town blossomed into the county 's main economic and political center . The surrounding old town buildings then became what is now Santa Ana 's Historical Downtown .",
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"text": "Butte County, California Butte County is a county in the U.S. state of California . As of the 2010 census , the population was 220,000 . The county seat is Oroville . Butte County comprises the Chico , CA Metropolitan Statistical Area . It is in the California Central Valley , north of the state capital of Sacramento . Butte County is known as the `` Land of Natural Wealth and Beauty . '' Butte County is watered by the Feather River and the Sacramento River . Butte Creek and Big Chico Creek are additional perennial streams , both tributary to the Sacramento . The county is the home of California State University , Chico and of Butte College . There are four major hospitals and the State of California defines Butte County as being inside Health Service Area 1 . A special district , the Butte County Air Quality Management District , regulates airborne pollutant emissions in the county . It does this following regional regulations , state , and federal laws . For example , in recent years , the agency changed rules that once allowed residents to burn household trash outdoors .",
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"text": "Alameda County, California Alameda County ( -LSB- ˌælə ` mi :d ə -RSB- ) is a county in the state of California in the United States . As of the 2010 census , the population was 1,510,271 , making it the 7th-most populous county in the state . Its county seat is Oakland . Alameda County is included in the San Francisco Bay Area , occupying much of the East Bay region .",
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"text": "Little Saigon, Orange County Little Saigon in Orange County , California is the largest Little Saigon in the United States . Saigon is the former name of the capital of the former South Vietnam , where a large number of first-generation Vietnamese immigrants originate .",
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"text": "Chinese enclaves in the San Gabriel Valley Chinese communities form a substantial portion of the population of the San Gabriel Valley . The region has achieved international prominence as a hub of overseas Chinese or hua qiao . Although Chinese immigrants were a noteworthy presence in the establishment of Southern California from the 19th century , significant Chinese migration to suburban San Gabriel Valley coincided with a trend of white out-migration from the 1970s onward . This opened an opportunity for well-educated and affluent Asian Americans to begin settling in the west San Gabriel Valley , primarily to Monterey Park . High property values and overcrowding in Monterey Park have contributed to a secondary movement away from that city , and the Chinese community is now spread over a cluster of cities in the west San Gabriel Valley . Suburban cities in the valley with large non-white populations , also called ethnoburbs , include Alhambra , Arcadia , Rosemead , San Marino , San Gabriel , South Pasadena , and Temple City and then eastward to Diamond Bar , Hacienda Heights , Rowland Heights , and Walnut . Numerous Mandarin - and Cantonese-speaking businesses have been established in these suburbs to accommodate the changing population .",
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"text": "Orinda, California Orinda is a city in Contra Costa County , California , United States . The population was 17,643 at the 2010 census , and was estimated in 2012 to have increased to 18,342 . Orinda was ranked the second most friendly town in America by Forbes . The town is located just east of the city of Berkeley and is home to many affluent suburban professionals who commute to downtown Oakland , San Francisco , and Walnut Creek . Its location provides for a more rustic landscape , and Orinda 's many parks and trails make it a destination for many Bay Area hikers and naturalists .",
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"text": "Modoc County, California Modoc County is a county in the far northeast corner of the U.S. state of California . As of the 2010 census , the population was 9,686 . making it the third-least populous county in California . The county seat and only incorporated city is Alturas . Previous county seats include Lake City and Centerville ; the latter is now a ghost town . The county borders Nevada and Oregon . A large portion of Modoc County is federal land . Several federal agencies , including the United States Forest Service , Bureau of Land Management , National Park Service , Bureau of Indian Affairs , and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service , have employees assigned to the area , and their operations are a significant part of the area 's economy and services . The county 's official slogans include `` The last best place '' and `` Where the West still lives '' .",
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"text": "Lennox, California Lennox is a census-designated place ( CDP ) in Los Angeles County , California , United States . The population was 22,753 at the 2010 census , down from 22,950 at the 2000 census .",
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"text": "Commerce, California Commerce is a city located in southeast Los Angeles County , California , United States . The population was 12,823 at the 2010 census , up from 12,568 at the 2000 census . It is bordered by Vernon on the west , Los Angeles on the northwest , East Los Angeles on the north , Montebello on the east , Downey and Bell Gardens on the south , and Maywood on the southwest . The Los Angeles River forms part of its southwestern boundary , and the Rio Hondo separates it from Downey . Commerce is served by the Long Beach and Santa Ana freeways , as well as the Metrolink commuter rail service at the Commerce station . It is usually referred to as the `` City of Commerce '' to distinguish it from the common noun .",
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"text": "OC Post The OC Post was a daily newspaper for Orange County , California , that existed from August 21 , 2006 to February 2008 . Chartered by Freedom Communications , who also own and operate the Orange County Register , it was an attempt to condense a standard newspaper into a more `` modern '' tabloid format . Unlike other new tabloid style newspapers throughout the US , the OC Post charged for its publication whether for home delivery or newsstand . The newsstand price was 25 cents , with yearly subscriptions available for $ 19.99 . The publisher occasionally gave out free 5-week `` sample subscriptions '' in selected neighborhoods , in order to build awareness of the newspaper . OC Post was charged with littering Orange County gated communities with unwanted copies of its paper scattered about in white plastic bags . It was reported that houses had many copies of the unwanted items , collected over several days , strewn about their yards and driveways , in spite of repeated requests to cease delivery . The publisher claimed that the number of paid subscriptions steadily increased since the product was launched . Production of the OC Post ended on February 9 , 2008 . It merged with the Irvine Daily News and is distributed exclusively in Irvine , California .",
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"text": "Twentynine Palms, California Twentynine Palms ( also known as 29 Palms ) is a city in San Bernardino County , California , United States . It was previously called Twenty-Nine Palms .",
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"text": "List of city nicknames in California This partial list of city nicknames in California compiles the aliases , sobriquets , mottos and slogans that cities in California are known by ( or have been known by historically ) , officially and unofficially , to locals , outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity , helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname ; promote civic pride ; and build community unity . Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community `` ideology or myth '' are also believed to have economic value . Their economic value is difficult to measure , but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by `` branding '' themselves by adopting new slogans . Some unofficial nicknames are positive , while others are derisive . The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency .",
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"text": "San Bernardino County, California San Bernardino County , officially the County of San Bernardino , is a county located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of California . As of the 2010 census , the population was 2,035,210 , making it the fifth-most populous county in California , and the 12th-most populous in the United States . The county seat is San Bernardino . San Bernardino County is included in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario , CA Metropolitan Statistical Area , also known as the Inland Empire , as well as the Los Angeles-Long Beach , CA Combined Statistical Area . With an area of 20,105 square miles , San Bernardino County is the largest county in the United States by area , although some of Alaska 's boroughs and census areas are larger . It is larger than each of the nine smallest states , larger than the four smallest states combined , and larger than 70 different sovereign nations . Located in southeast California , the thinly populated deserts and mountains of this vast county stretch from where the bulk of the county population resides in two Census County Divisions , some 1,422,745 people as of the 2010 Census , covering the 450 square miles ( 1,166 km2 ) south of the San Bernardino Mountains in San Bernardino Valley , to the Nevada border and the Colorado River .",
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"text": "Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles Mid-Wilshire is a densely populated residential neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles , California . Its commercial and public-use areas also make it the site of museums and research centers and of widely known shopping districts and restaurants . Mid-Wilshire is notable as the most diverse neighborhood or city in Los Angeles County , containing an almost even proportion of whites , Asians , Hispanics and blacks . Mid-Wilshire is the home to three secondary schools , an adult school , and seven other schools . A city park is dedicated to the memory of World War I servicemen . There is a hospital and medical center in the neighborhood 's southwest corner .",
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"text": "Orange County Parks and Recreation Orange County Parks and Recreation is the county park department in Orange County , Florida , United States . It maintains and operates a number of parks , multiuse trails , and community recreation centers .",
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"text": "Fullerton, California Fullerton is a city located in northern Orange County , California , United States . As of the 2010 census , the city had a total population of 135,161 . Fullerton was founded in 1887 . It secured the land on behalf of the Atchison , Topeka and Santa Fe Railway . Historically it was a center of agriculture , notably groves of Valencia oranges and other citrus crops ; petroleum extraction ; transportation ; and manufacturing . It is home to numerous higher educational institutions , particularly California State University , Fullerton and Fullerton College . From the mid-1940s through the late 1990s , Fullerton was home to a large industrial base made up of aerospace contractors , canneries , paper products manufacturers , and is considered to be the birthplace of the electric guitar , due in a large part to Leo Fender .",
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"text": "California's 46th congressional district California 's 46th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California . The district is currently represented by Lou Correa . The district is based in Orange County and includes the communities of Anaheim and Santa Ana . The Congressional district also contains the theme park Disneyland . From 2003 to 2013 the district covered part of Los Angeles County and Orange County . The district included Huntington Beach , Costa Mesa , and Rancho Palos Verdes .",
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"text": "Demographics of San Diego County Half of the population of San Diego County lives in San Diego and Chula Vista . Despite having a per capita income that ranks between the Los Angeles metropolitan area and the San Francisco Bay Area , San Diego County has relatively few places with a both a high population and levels of income significantly higher than its state and the United States . The San Diego metropolitan area only has two places with a both a population of over 50,000 per capita income of over $ 40,000 : Carlsbad and Encinitas . In contrast , the Los Angeles metropolitan area has 10 and the San Francisco Bay Area has 12 . ( See California locations by income . ) Even when controlling for population , the San Diego metropolitan area has unusually few large areas with high per capita incomes compared to the state 's other two major metropolitan areas . This is because much of the county 's high-income residents are concentrated in the northern part of the city of San Diego , which is reported as one unit for most demographic purposes . The county 's largest continuous high-income urban area has the appearance of a triangle constructed from a first point on the northern edge of Carlsbad , a second point southeast of Escondido , and a third point on the southern edge of La Jolla . The region is pictured to the right . It contains all or most of the cities of Carlsbad , Encinitas , Solana Beach , Del Mar , and Poway in addition to a substantial portion of northern San Diego .",
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"text": "California's 45th congressional district California 's 45th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California that is currently represented by . The district is based in Orange County and includes the communities of Irvine , Tustin , North Tustin , Villa Park , Orange , Anaheim Hills , Laguna Hills , Lake Forest , Rancho Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo . Former district From 2003 to 2013 , this district was based in Riverside County . The district included the communities of Palm Springs , Moreno Valley , Palm Desert , Hemet , Cathedral City , Temecula , Blythe , Rancho Mirage , Murrieta , Indio , Indian Wells , La Quinta , Cabazon , Anza , Thermal , Idyllwild , Coachella , and other unincorporated areas of Riverside County .",
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"text": "Calvin Harris Adam Richard Wiles ( born 17 January 1984 ) , known professionally as Calvin Harris , is a Scottish record producer , DJ , singer and songwriter . His debut studio album I Created Disco was released in June 2007 , and was the precursor to his UK top 10 singles `` Acceptable in the 80s '' and `` The Girls '' . In 2009 , Harris released his second studio album Ready for the Weekend , which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and was later certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry within two months of its release . Its lead single `` I 'm Not Alone '' became his first number-one single on the UK Singles Chart . Harris rose to international prominence with the release of his third studio album 18 Months in October 2012 . Topping the UK charts , the album became his first to chart on the US Billboard 200 chart ( where it reached number 19 ) . All eight of the album 's singles , which were `` Bounce '' , `` Feel So Close '' , `` Let 's Go '' , `` We 'll Be Coming Back '' , `` Sweet Nothing '' , `` Drinking from the Bottle '' , `` I Need Your Love '' and `` Thinking About You '' reached the top 10 in the UK . Harris released his fourth studio album Motion in November 2014 . It debuted at number two in the UK and at number five in the US , and became Harris 's second consecutive number one album on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart . The album 's first three singles `` Under Control '' , `` Summer '' and `` Blame '' all topped the UK chart . Harris has collaborated with numerous other recording artists . His collaboration with Rihanna `` We Found Love '' became an international success , giving Harris his first US number one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart . The two later collaborated on the singles `` Where Have You Been '' ( 2012 ) and `` This Is What You Came For '' ( 2016 ) . Harris currently holds the record for the most top 10 songs from one studio album on the UK Singles Chart with nine top 10 entries , surpassing Michael Jackson . In October 2014 , he became the first artist to place three songs simultaneously on the top 10 of Billboard 's Dance/Electronic Songs chart . He also became the first British solo artist to reach more than one billion streams on Spotify . Harris has received ten Brit Award nominations -- three for Best British Male , and four Grammy nominations , winning a Grammy for Best Music Video in 2013 . He received the British Academy 's Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year in 2013 and at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards was named Top Dance/Electronic Artist . Additionally , Harris topped Forbes ' list of the world 's highest-paid DJs for three consecutive years from 2013 to 2015 . One of the most successful musicians in contemporary British popular culture , Harris appeared on Debrett 's 2017 list of the most influential people in the United Kingdom . Harris runs his own record label , Fly Eye Records .",
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"text": "1984 (disambiguation) 1984 is a year . It may also refer to : Nineteen Eighty-Four , a 1949 novel by George Orwell 1984 ( U.S. TV program ) , a 1953 television adaptation Nineteen Eighty-Four ( UK TV programme ) , a 1954 BBC television adaptation 1984 ( 1956 film ) , a 1956 film adaptation Nineteen Eighty-Four ( 1984 film ) , a 1984 film adaptation 1984 ( opera ) , a 2005 opera adaptation composed by Lorin Maazel 1984 ( play ) , a 2013 play adaptation by Robert Icke and Duncan MacMillan",
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"text": "Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1984 The 1984 Democratic presidential primaries were the selection process by which voters of the Democratic Party chose its nominee for President of the United States in the 1984 U.S. presidential election . Former Vice President Walter Mondale was selected as the nominee through a series of primary elections and caucuses culminating in the 1984 Democratic National Convention held from July 16 to July 19 , 1984 , in San Francisco , California . As of 2017 , this is the earliest Democratic primary in which all primary winners ( of at least one contest ) are still living .",
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"text": "Calvin A. Johnson Jr. Calvin A. Johnson Jr. ( born November 21 , 1985 ) is an American saxophonist , bandleader , composer , producer , and actor from New Orleans , Louisiana , United States . A multi-instrumentalist , he is best known as a tenor and soprano saxophone player but also performs and records on alto and baritone saxophones , clarinet , and flute . Johnson has worked with many of the biggest names in New Orleans music , including Aaron Neville , Harry Connick , Jr. , the Dirty Dozen Brass Band , Mystikal , Irvin Mayfield , Mannie Fresh , and others . Johnson is the nephew of New Orleans clarinetist Ralph Johnson , a longtime member of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band . Johnson began playing saxophone at the age of seven , and since 2008 has been playing with his own band , Calvin Johnson & Native Son . In 2015 , he started a new band with Dirty Dozen Brass Band founding member and sousaphone player , Kirk Joseph , called Chapter : SOUL .",
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"text": "Benjamin Gwinn Harris Benjamin Gwinn Harris ( December 13 , 1805 -- April 4 , 1895 ) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland . Born near Leonardtown , St. Mary 's County , Maryland , Harris attended Yale College in the late 1820s , and Harvard Law School from 1829 to 1830 . He served as member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1833 and 1836 , and was admitted to the bar in 1840 . Harris was removed from Yale after taking part in a student protest against the poor quality of the food in the campus housing . While serving in the Maryland House of Delegates , he opposed the Know-Nothing Party and championed religious freedom . Yet , he also sought to enforce slavery and the oppression of African-Americans including the re-enslavement of Maryland 's freedmen on the eve of the Civil War . Harris was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-eighth and Thirty-ninth Congresses ( March 4 , 1863 -- March 3 , 1867 ) . He voted against every war appropriations measure brought to the House of Representatives . His vote on the Thirteenth Amendment is recorded as nay . He was censured by the House of Representatives on April 9 , 1864 , for treasonable utterances . In his defense of Congressman Alexander Long , Harris openly prayed for a southern victory on the floor of the House . He was tried by a military court in Washington , D.C. in May 1865 for harboring two paroled Confederate soldiers , and sentenced to three years imprisonment and forever disqualified from holding any office under the United States Government , but President Andrew Johnson subsequently remitted the sentence . He died on his estate , `` Ellenborough , '' near Leonardtown , Maryland , April 4 , 1895 . He was interred in the family burying ground on his estate .",
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"text": "I'm Not Alone `` I 'm Not Alone '' is a song by Scottish recording artist Calvin Harris , released as the lead single from his second studio album , Ready for the Weekend . The track was first played by Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1 as his `` essential new tune '' on 23 January 2009 and has been described as a slice of euphoric dance . On 12 April 2009 , the song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart , earning Harris his first solo number-one single on the chart and second overall following his 2008 collaboration with Dizzee Rascal and Chrome , `` Dance wiv Me '' . In 2010 , Harris received a writing credit on Chris Brown 's hit single `` Yeah 3x '' , due to the perceived similarities between the two songs .",
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"text": "Harris Teeter Harris Teeter Supermarkets , Inc. is an American supermarket chain based in Matthews , North Carolina , just outside Charlotte . , the chain operates 243 stores in seven states : North Carolina , South Carolina , Virginia , Georgia , Florida , Delaware , Maryland and the District of Columbia . Supermarket News ranked Harris Teeter No. 34 in the 2012 `` Top 75 Retailers & Wholesalers '' based on 2011 fiscal year sales of $ 4.3 billion . Based on 2005 revenue , Harris Teeter is the ninety-third largest retailer in the United States . On July 9 , 2013 , Harris Teeter announced that it was being acquired by The Kroger Company . The merger closed on January 28 , 2014 , though Harris Teeter retained its name , brand and headquarters in Matthews .",
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"text": "James Harris (linebacker) James Harris ( born June 2 , 1982 ) is a former American football fullback/linebacker .",
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"text": "Johnathan Joseph Johnathan Lee Joseph ( born April 16 , 1984 ) is an American football cornerback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He played college football at South Carolina , and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft .",
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"text": "Zacardi Cortez Zacardi Renye Louis Cortez ( born September 17 , 1985 ) is an American gospel musician and Christian R&B artist . He started his music career , in 2012 , with the release of The Introduction by Blacksmoke Records . His second album , REloaded , was released by WorldWide Records in 2014 . Both albums charted on the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart . His first release was more successful with chartings on The Billboard 200 , Independent Albums , and R&B Albums charts .",
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"text": "Drinking from the Bottle `` Drinking from the Bottle '' is a song by Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris from his third studio album , 18 Months . The song features English rapper Tinie Tempah . The song was released as a single on 27 January 2013 . It has peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart .",
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"text": "Calvin Harris discography Scottish record producer , DJ , singer and songwriter Calvin Harris has released four studio albums , one mix album , three extended plays , 28 singles ( including three as a featured artist ) , 12 promotional singles and 31 music videos . As of November 2014 , Harris had sold 8,176,180 singles and tracks in the United Kingdom . Harris 's debut studio album , I Created Disco , was released in June 2007 . The album peaked at number eight on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry ( BPI ) . Its first two singles , `` Acceptable in the 80s '' and `` The Girls '' , peaked at numbers 10 and three , respectively , on the UK Singles Chart , while the third single , `` Merrymaking at My Place '' , reached number 43 . In August 2009 , Harris released his second studio album , Ready for the Weekend , which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and earned a gold certification from the BPI within two months of release . Its lead single , `` I 'm Not Alone '' , became Harris 's first number one on the UK Singles Chart . `` Ready for the Weekend '' was released as the album 's second single , peaking at number three in the United Kingdom . Two more singles were released from the album , `` Flashback '' and `` You Used to Hold Me '' , which reached numbers 18 and 27 on the UK chart , respectively . His third studio album , 18 Months , was released in October 2012 . The album sees Harris stepping away from vocals , instead focusing on the music production . It earned Harris his second consecutive number-one album in his home country . 18 Months also became his first album to chart on the Billboard 200 in the United States , peaking at number 19 , while reaching number two in Ireland , number five in Australia and number eight in Canada . The album 's lead single , `` Bounce '' featuring Kelis , peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and gave Harris his first top-10 entry in Australia , peaking at number seven . The second single , `` Feel So Close '' , also peaked at number two in the UK . The song brought Harris to international prominence , reaching number five in New Zealand and number seven in Australia , as well as becoming his first chart entry as a lead performer on the US Billboard Hot 100 , where it charted at number 12 . In 2011 , Harris wrote , produced and was featured on Rihanna 's single `` We Found Love '' , which topped the charts in 25 countries , including the United Kingdom , the United States , Ireland and Canada . The third and fourth singles from 18 Months , `` Let 's Go '' ( featuring Ne-Yo ) and `` We 'll Be Coming Back '' ( featuring Example ) , both reached number two on the UK chart , with the former also peaking at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 . The album 's fifth single , `` Sweet Nothing '' featuring Florence Welch , became Harris 's fourth number-one single in the UK and first top-10 single in the US . `` Drinking from the Bottle '' ( featuring Tinie Tempah ) and `` I Need Your Love '' ( featuring Ellie Goulding ) served as the album 's sixth and seventh singles . Having both charted inside the UK top 10 by April 2013 , Harris made chart history by becoming the first artist to attain eight top-10 singles from one studio album , overtaking the record previously set by Michael Jackson . The eighth and final single , `` Thinking About You '' featuring Ayah Marar , peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart . Harris 's fourth studio album , Motion , was released in October 2014 . It peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart and number five on the US Billboard 200 , his highest-peaking album on the latter chart . The album includes the UK number-one singles `` Under Control '' , `` Summer '' and `` Blame '' , as well as the top-10 single `` Outside '' .",
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"text": "Bernard \"BHarv\" Harvey Bernard `` BHarv '' Harvey ( born August 17 , 1985 ) is an American music producer , composer , songwriter , and bassist . He serves as Founder and CEO of HarvSquad Production , a music production company headquartered in Atlanta , Georgia that has produced highly acclaimed work for major recording artists such as Justin Bieber and Kandi Burruss .",
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"text": "1984 Formula One season The 1984 Formula One season was the 38th season of FIA Formula One motor racing . It featured the 1984 Formula One World Championship for Drivers and the 1984 Formula One World Championship for Manufacturers which were contested concurrently over a sixteen-race series which commenced on 25 March , and ended on 21 October . In the Drivers ' Championship , the season became a duel between McLaren 's Alain Prost and Niki Lauda . Prost won 7 races to Lauda 's 5 , including the last two Grands Prix of the year , but Lauda eventually prevailed by half a point -- the smallest margin in Formula One history . The Formula One World Championship for Manufacturers was awarded to McLaren . This season featured the last driver of the 20th century to both drive in the F1 championship and to compete at the Indianapolis 500 in the same season , Teo Fabi . His feat would not be repeated until the 2017 season , when Fernando Alonso also participated at the Indy 500 .",
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"text": "J. Steven Wilkins J. Steven Wilkins ( born 27 June 1950 ) is a conservative American Calvinist and evangelical pastor and author .",
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"text": "Napoleon Harris Napoleon Bill Harris ( born February 25 , 1979 ) is an American politician and former American football linebacker who has been a member of the Illinois Senate representing the 15th district since 2013 . The 15th district stretches from Blue Island in the north , Calumet City in the east , Homewood in the west , Steger in the south , and includes all or parts of Crete-Monee , Dolton , Flossmoor , Glenwood , Thornton , Markham , Midlothian , Oak Forest , Harvey , Riverdale , and South Holland . Prior to his service in the Illinois Senate he was a linebacker in the National Football League for a total of seven seasons with the Oakland Raiders , the Minnesota Vikings , and Kansas City Chiefs at various times .",
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"text": "Susan Harris Susan Harris ( born October 28 , 1940 ) is an American television comedy writer and producer . Harris created numerous TV series : Fay , Soap , Loves Me , Loves Me Not , Benson , It Takes Two , The Golden Girls , Empty Nest , Nurses , Good & Evil , The Golden Palace and The Secret Lives of Men . She also wrote or co-wrote all of the episodes of Soap . Her most successful show was The Golden Girls . Harris married television producer Paul Junger Witt on September 18 , 1983 ; he co-produced all the shows she created . She was married from 1965 to 1969 to actor Berkeley Harris , and is the mother of Sam Harris . The first script Harris sold was Then Came Bronson . She then wrote for Love , American Style , All in the Family , The Partridge Family and the TV adaptation of Neil Simon 's Barefoot in the Park . Her abortion episode for the Bea Arthur-starring series Maude in the 1970s won Harris the Humanitas Prize . She would later work with Arthur again in the 1980s when Arthur took one of the lead roles in The Golden Girls . Harris had the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome , which affected her ability to participate in the production of The Golden Girls . In an episode of that show titled `` Sick and Tired '' ( 1989 ) , Harris wrote some of her struggles into the storyline where Arthur 's character Dorothy was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome . It later turned out Harris had an adrenal issue , but she wrote the episode as `` my revenge script for all the people out there who had a disease like that . '' Harris formed the production company Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions with Paul Junger Witt and Tony Thomas . She was honored with the Writers ' Guild 's Paddy Chayefsky Award in 2005 and inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2011 .",
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"text": "Calvin Calvin may refer to :",
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"text": "Cupcakke Elizabeth Eden Harris ( born May 31 , 1997 ) , known professionally by her stage name CupcakKe ( often stylized as cupcakKe ) , is an American rapper from Chicago , Illinois . Harris began her career as a rapper by releasing material through the internet in late 2012 . In 2015 , two of her songs , `` Deepthroat '' and `` Vagina '' , went viral on video sharing websites such as YouTube and WorldStarHipHop . The songs were later included on her debut mixtape Cum Cake , which was released in February 2016 and placed at # 23 in Rolling Stone 's `` Best Rap Albums of 2016 '' list and received attention from Pitchfork . Her hyper-sexualized and often comical lyrical content has gained her songs notoriety across the internet , and she has since developed a strong online fanbase whom she nicknamed `` slurpers '' . Her second mixtape , S.T.D. ( Shelters to Deltas ) , was released in 2016 and was included in Rolling Stones June 2016 list of the `` Best Rap Albums of 2016 So Far '' . She has also received attention from music publications Complex and The Fader . Following the release of her mixtapes , Harris ' debut album Audacious was announced via her Twitter page on October 1 , 2016 and subsequently released via digital channels two weeks after , on October 14 , 2016 . Her sophomore studio album Queen Elizabitch was released on March 31 , 2017 .",
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"text": "Shelby Harris Shelby Harris ( born August 11 , 1991 ) is an American football defensive end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft . He played college football at Illinois State .",
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"text": "Bob Harris (radio) Robert Brinley Joseph Harris , OBE ( born 11 April 1946 ) , known as '' ` Whispering Bob Harris '' , is an English music presenter known for being a host of the BBC2 music programme The Old Grey Whistle Test , and as a co-founder of the listings magazine Time Out . Harris has been broadcasting on the BBC for over 40 years and has been recognised with the Americana Music Association of America Trailblazer Award , a UK Heritage Award , and a MOJO Medal , as well as his OBE for services to broadcasting . Harris was credited as the inspiration for The Fast Show character , Louis Balfour , whose catchphrase `` nice ! '' delivered in close up to camera followed universally dreadful modern jazz acts . This closely mirrors Harris ' trademark laconic enthusiasm on both Old Grey Whistle Test and his radio shows .",
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Snoop Dogg has acted in movies.
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"text": "Snoop Dogg Cordozar Calvin Broadus , Jr. ( born October 20 , 1971 ) , known professionally as Snoop Dogg ( sometimes shortened to Snoop and formerly called Snoop Doggy Dogg and Snoop Lion ) , is an American rapper and actor from Long Beach , California . His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre of N.W.A , and as a result was prominently featured throughout Dr. Dre 's solo debut album , The Chronic ( 1992 ) . He has since sold over twenty-three million albums in the United States and thirty-five million albums worldwide . Snoop 's debut album , Doggystyle , was released in 1993 under Death Row Records , debuting at number one on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top R&B / Hip-Hop Albums charts . Selling almost a million copies in the first week of its release , Doggystyle became certified 4 × platinum in 1994 and spawned several hit singles , including `` What 's My Name ? '' and `` Gin & Juice '' . In 1994 Snoop released a soundtrack on Death Row Records for the short film Murder Was The Case , starring himself . His second album Tha Doggfather ( 1996 ) , also debuted at number one on both charts with `` Snoop 's Upside Ya Head '' , as the lead single . The album was certified double platinum in 1997 . After leaving Death Row Records , Snoop signed with No Limit Records , where he recorded his next three albums . Da Game Is to Be Sold , Not to Be Told ( 1998 ) , No Limit Top Dogg ( 1999 ) , and Tha Last Meal ( 2000 ) . Snoop then signed with Priority/Capitol/EMI Records in 2002 , where he released Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss . He then signed with Geffen Records in 2004 for his next three albums R&G ( Rhythm & Gangsta ) : The Masterpiece , Tha Blue Carpet Treatment , and Ego Trippin ' . Malice 'n Wonderland ( 2009 ) , and Doggumentary ( 2011 ) , were released on Priority . Snoop Dogg has starred in motion pictures and hosted several television shows , including Doggy Fizzle Televizzle , Snoop Dogg 's Father Hood , and Dogg After Dark . He also coaches a youth football league and high school football team . In September 2009 , Snoop was hired by EMI as the chairman of a reactivated Priority Records . In 2012 , after a trip to Jamaica , Snoop announced a conversion to the Rastafari movement and a new alias , Snoop Lion . Under the new moniker , he released a reggae album , Reincarnated , and a documentary film of the same name , of his Jamaican experience , in early 2013 . His fourteenth solo studio album , Coolaid , was released in July 2016 . Snoop Dogg holds the dubious distinction of having seventeen Grammy nominations without a win . In March 2016 , the night before WrestleMania 32 in Arlington , Texas , Snoop was inducted into the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame having made several appearances for the company , including as Master of Ceremonies during a match at Wrestlemania XXIV .",
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"text": "Unsimulated sex Unsimulated sex is the presentation in a film of sex scenes where the actors engage in an actual sex act , and are not just miming or simulating the actions . At one time in the United States such scenes were restricted by law and self-imposed industry standards such as the Motion Picture Production Code . Films showing explicit sexual activity were confined to privately distributed underground films , such as stag films or `` porn loops '' . Beginning in the late 1960s , most notably with Blue Movie by Andy Warhol , mainstream cinemas began pushing boundaries in terms of what was presented on screen . Although the vast majority of sexual situations depicted in mainstream cinema are simulated ( in early pornography , the main actors engaged in simulated sex , with inserts placed in the film ) , on rare occasions actors engage in real sex . The difference between these films and pornography is that , while such scenes might be considered erotic , the intent of these films is not solely pornographic . Notable examples include two of the eight Bedside-films and the six Zodiac-films from the 1970s , all of which were produced in Denmark and had many pornographic sex scenes , but were nevertheless considered mainstream films ( they all had mainstream casts and crews , and premiered in mainstream cinemas ) . The last of these films , Agent 69 Jensen i Skyttens tegn , was made in 1978 . From the end of the 1970s until the late 1990s it was rare to see hardcore scenes in mainstream cinema , but this changed with the success of Lars von Trier 's The Idiots ( 1998 ) , which heralded a wave of art-house films with explicit content , such as Romance ( 1999 ) , Baise-moi ( 2000 ) , Intimacy ( 2001 ) , Vincent Gallo 's The Brown Bunny ( 2003 ) , and Michael Winterbottom 's 9 Songs ( 2004 ) . Some simulated sex scenes are sufficiently realistic that critics mistakenly believe that they are real , such as the cunnilingus scene in the 2006 film Red Road .",
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"text": "Suicide Tour: Ten Years Later The Suicide Tour ( 10 Years Later ) is a 3-disc bootleg compilation of Brotha Lynch Hung songs , released by Siccmade Muzicc on October 7 , 2014 . It features Snoop Dogg , Bad Azz , Keak Da Sneak , Xzibit , Warren G , X-Raided , Art B. , Zigg Zagg , Phonk Beta , Loki , D-Dubb , C.O.S. , and the original Siccmade Muzicc family .",
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"text": "List of awards and nominations received by Snoop Dogg The following is a list of awards and nominations received by American rapper Snoop Dogg .",
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"text": "Gridlock'd (soundtrack) Gridlock 'd is the official movie soundtrack to Vondie Curtis-Hall film Gridlock 'd and was released on 28 January 1997 by Interscope Records The track `` Off The Hook '' was originally recorded for the LBC Crew debut album Have n't You Heard ? ( We Givin ' Something Bacc To The Street ) , which was later shelved and the songs were cycled through other Death Row releases . The album had two chart running singles . `` Lady Heroin '' was originally going to be on Sam Sneed 's unreleased album Street Scholars . `` It 's Over Now '' was 46th on the Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks , which was Danny Boy 's second chart single . `` Wanted Dead or Alive '' was 16th in the UK and was accompanied by a music video with Snoop alone as it was filmed after the death of 2Pac , so he is only present in archive footages from the motion picture . The album itself went to top the R&B album chart also on the first place .",
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"text": "Doggfather `` Doggfather '' is a single by American rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg . It was released in August 26 , 1997 as the last single from Snoop Dogg 's second studio album Tha Doggfather .",
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"text": "Wolf Dog Wolf Dog is a 1958 Northwestern movie , directed and produced by Sam Newfield and released by Regal Films . In August 1957 , Newfield and a camera crew filmed the movie in and around Markdale , Ontario , near Owen Sound , Ontario , Canada . The movie co-starred Hollywood actors Jim Davis , Allison Hayes and John Hart along with Canadian actors Austin Willis and Tony Brown . Several locals were offered a chance to be unpaid `` extras '' . Among those were Paul Hutton , Jerry Bartley , Constable Clarence Bowins , David Jackson , Officer Jack Johnston , Ron Wyvill , Don Wyvill . While not an artistic or commercial success , the film is noteworthy in that it was created almost 40 years before Telefilm Canada and federal government subsidies enabled big-name movies to be filmed in Canadian locales . Markdale residents were delighted to have Hollywood make a film in their town . It was hoped a film set in `` The Great North Country '' would be a crossover hit in the U.S. and the Commonwealth , both lucrative movie markets . For reasons unknown , the film disappeared from the public eye for almost 50 years . One interesting , though unsubstantiated , rumor suggested one of the main actors wanted all traces of the film destroyed . The only known copies of the movie are an incomplete version stored at the National Archives of Canada and a complete version at the U.S. Library of Congress . Copies of the movie can be found at the Markdale Public Library , Ontario , Canada , donated by the creator of the fan site , Jeff Wilson . He , along with actors from the film , Ron Wyvill and Paul Hutton , appeared in a short documentary made by Rogers Television , Owen Sound . Wilson and Wyvill also organized several screenings in the town of Markdale , Ontario , where the film was originally shot . There is also a link to a radio interview with Ron Wyvill on YouTube which can be found under the channel Toonguy85 , belonging to Wilson . All distribution copyrights belong to 20th Century Fox .",
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"text": "Based on a True Story (Mack 10 album) Based on a True Story is the second studio album by American rapper Mack 10 , released September 16 , 1997 on Priority Records . It peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and at number 5 on the Billboard Top R&B / Hip-Hop Albums . One single , `` Backyard Boogie '' , peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs . and performed well on several other charts as well . The album features guest performance by Ice Cube , E-40 , Snoop Dogg , Allfrumtha I and The Comrads . Along with singles , music videos were produced for two songs : `` Backyard Boogie '' and `` Only in California '' featuring Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg . Ice Cube makes a cameo appearance in `` Backyard Boogie '' . The song , `` Ca n't Stop '' , was previously released on the Ant Banks album , Big Thangs . Another song , `` Dopeman '' , was later included on two Priority Records compilations , In tha Beginning ... There Was Rap and Straight Outta Compton : N.W.A 10th Anniversary Tribute . `` Dopeman '' is a cover version of the 1987 N.W.A song of the same name .",
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"text": "Bad Ass (film) Bad Ass is a 2012 American action film written and directed by Craig Moss . The film stars Danny Trejo , Charles S. Dutton , and Ron Perlman . It is loosely based on the viral AC Transit Bus fight internet video and the films Gran Torino and Harry Brown .",
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"text": "Tha Dogg Pound discography This is the discography of Tha Dogg Pound , an American rap group .",
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"text": "Over the Counter (album) Over the Counter is the debut demo album and is the officially unreleased but heavily bootlegged debut studio album by rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg . Guest appearances include Tha Dogg Pound , Dr. Dre , Nate Dogg , Warren G , George Clinton and others . The album was released only on cassette version .",
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"text": "Wiggle (song) `` Wiggle '' is a song by American singer Jason Derulo , released as the fourth single from his third U.S. studio album , Talk Dirty ( 2014 ) in North America . In Europe , the song was released as the sixth single from his third international album , Tattoos and the first single from the special edition of the album . The song features American rapper Snoop Dogg . The song was featured in a trailer for the 2016 film Sausage Party .",
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"text": "Woo (soundtrack) Woo is the soundtrack to the 1998 comedy film , Woo . It was released on May 5 , 1998 through Epic Records and consisted of hip hop and R&B music . The soundtrack was a moderate success , peaking at 52 on the Billboard 200 and 8 on the Top R&B / Hip-Hop Albums and featured three charting single Charli Baltimore 's `` Money '' , which went to # 50 on the Hot Rap Singles , Nate Dogg and Warren G 's `` Nobody Does It Better '' and Cam ` ron 's `` 357 '' .",
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"text": "Snoop Dogg discography The discography of American rapper Snoop Dogg of fifteen studio albums , four collaborative albums , seventeen compilation albums , one extended play , twenty mixtapes , 127 singles ( including seventy-four as a featured artist ) , and fourteen promotional singles . He has sold over 23.5 million albums in United States and 37 million albums worldwide . He has garnered fourteen top ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100 ( including eight as a featured artist ) . Snoop Dogg came to attention of the music industry in 1992 , through his vocal contributions on Dr. Dre 's The Chronic . That album is considered to have `` transformed the entire sound of West Coast rap '' by its development of what later became known as the `` G-funk '' sound . The Chronic expanded gangsta rap with profanity , anti-authoritarian lyrics and multi-layered samples taken from 1970 's P-Funk records . Snoop Dogg contributed vocals to Dre 's solo single , `` Deep Cover '' , which led to a high degree of anticipation among hip hop for the release of his own solo album . Snoop 's debut album , Doggystyle , was released in 1993 under Death Row Records , debuting at number one on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top R&B / Hip-Hop Albums charts , powered by spectacular first week sales 803,000 units . Doggystyle became certified 4 × platinum in 1994 and spawned several hit singles , including `` What 's My Name ? '' , `` Gin & Juice '' and the European hit `` Doggy Dogg World '' . As of March 2008 , the album has sold 6,137,000 copies in the United States . In 1994 , Snoop released a soundtrack on Death Row Records for the short film Murder Was The Case , starring himself . Murder Was the Case debuted on the Billboard 200 at number one , selling 329,000 units in the first week sales . The following week it stayed on top with 197,000 copies sold and was certified Gold . The album is certified 2x platinum with 2,030,000 copies sold . Following to the successful release of his debut album Doggystyle ( 1993 ) , Snoop was charged with a murder . In 1995 , Snoop had been spending much time preparing for the case , which went to trial , which took place later that year . In February 1996 , he was cleared of all charges and began working on his second album , without Dr. Dre as a frequent record producer on the album . This is also Snoop 's final album on Death Row Records , under the name of Snoop Doggy Dogg . His second album Tha Doggfather ( 1996 ) , also debuted at number one on US charts and UK R&B Charts . The album was certified double platinum in 1997 . Preceding the album 's release by European singles ; `` Snoop 's Upside Ya Head '' , `` Vapors '' and `` Doggfather '' . In 1998 Snoop released Da Game Is to Be Sold , Not to Be Told it was released , by No Limit Records . It is his first album following his departure from Death Row Records . It was also his first album to be released under a slight change to his stage name `` Snoop Dogg '' for contractual reasons . The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart , selling over 520,000 copies in its first week , and remained on top for the second week selling additional 246,000 units according to SoundScan . It remained in the top ten for five weeks ; thus it was quickly certified double platinum later that year . In terms of chart success it is one of his most successful containing the singles Still a G Thang and Woof . As of March 2008 , the album has sold 2,085,000 copies in the United States . The fourth studio album , No Limit Top Dogg , was released on May 11 , 1999 . The album 's lead single `` Bitch Please '' featuring Xzibit and Nate Dogg , produced by Dr. Dre became a hit . The music video for the album 's second single `` G Bedtime Stories '' which was a success , the song was produced by Meech Wells . No Limit Top Dogg debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200 , selling 187,400 copies in its first week . Though it was Snoop Dogg 's first album to not debut at number one and have strong album sales for the first week , it eventually sold 1,100,000 copies by closing the year of 1999 making it the 73rd best selling album of the year . As of March 2008 , the album had sales 1,518,000 copies in the United States . The third and final album released on No Limit Records and his first album on his newly founded label Doggystyle Records , Tha Last Meal was released on December 19 , 2000 . The album included the singles `` Snoop Dogg ( What 's My Name Pt . 2 ) '' , `` Hennesey n Buddah '' featuring Kokane , `` Lay Low '' featuring Nate Dogg , `` Loosen ' Control '' and `` Wrong Idea '' featuring Bad Azz . The single `` Snoop Dogg ( What 's My Name II ) '' was nominated for Music Video of the Year at The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 2001 . The album was nominated Album of the Year at the same ceremony . The single `` Wrong Idea '' was also included in Bad Azz 's second album Personal Business released on Doggystyle . Tha Last Meal debuted at number 9 on the US Billboard 200 , selling 397,238 copies in its first week . In the third week the album reached at number 4 in the US chart . The album topped the Top R&B / Hip-Hop Albums for four consecutive weeks . In 2001 the album has sold 1,200,000 copies in the United States . Has sold over 2,068,000 copies in the United States according to Nielsen SoundScan . The sixth studio album , Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo $ $ was supported by two singles : `` From tha Chuuuch to da Palace '' featuring Pharrell and the other-Pharrell track `` Beautiful '' also featuring Charlie Wilson . The album debuted at number 12 on the US Billboard 200 , selling 174,000 copies in its first week . The album has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) and has sold 1,500,000 copies worldwide . The album 's lead single , titled `` From tha Chuuuch to da Palace '' featuring guest vocals from Pharrell , was released on October 15 , 2002 . The song was produced by The Neptunes . The music video for `` From tha Chuuuch to da Palace '' , was directed by Diane Martel , under the alias Bucky Chrome . The second single , `` Beautiful '' featuring Pharrell and Charlie Wilson , was released on January 28 , 2003 . The song also was produced by The Neptunes . The music video for `` Beautiful '' featuring Pharrell and Charlie Wilson ( who he did not make it to the video ) , was directed by Chris Robinson and it was released in 2003 . The video took place in Brazil . The video helped exceeded the song to become a hit on the Billboard charts . The seventh studio R&G ( Rhythm & Gangsta ) : The Masterpiece was released 2004 . `` Drop It Like It 's Hot '' featuring Pharrell , was released as the album 's lead single on September 14 , 2004 . With the production by The Neptunes , the song gained some critical attention for its very sparse production . The song essentially is just tongue clicks , keyboards and a drum machine beat , which compared to much early 2000s rap , was very minimalist . It was nominated at the Grammy Awards for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group , though it lost both awards to the songs `` Jesus Walks '' by Kanye West and `` Let 's Get It Started '' by The Black Eyed Peas , respectively . The song reached at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 , becoming Snoop 's first US number one single . The song internationally reached the top-ten in a huge 12 countries . The second single , `` Let 's Get Blown '' featuring Pharrell , was released on December 14 , 2004 . The song was produced by The Neptunes . It did not repeat the success of `` Drop It Like It 's Hot '' , but it filled the gap between the aforementioned song and the club hit `` Signs '' . Keyshia Cole , who had not garnered a reputation at that time and was therefore left uncredited ( her contribution to the R&G song `` Pass It Pass It '' also went uncredited ) . The song samples and contains interpolations from Slave 's `` Watching You '' , which was also interpolated in `` Gin and Juice . '' The single is one of Snoop Dogg 's biggest hits in the UK for peaking at number 13 and number 54on the US Billboard Hot 100 . `` Signs '' featuring Justin Timberlake and Charlie Wilson , was released on April 25 , 2005 . The song was produced by The Neptunes . In May 2005 , the single reached at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and number 46 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart . However , it was more popular in Australia staying at number one on the Australian Singles Chart for two weeks . Internationally , the song reached the top-ten in 11 countries . The final single , `` Ups & Downs '' featuring Bee Gees , was released on August 15 , 2005 . The song was produced by Warryn Campbell . The song interpolates The Bee Gees ' 1979 hit `` Love You Inside Out '' . The song charted in several countries , but did n't match the success from his previous singles on the album . R&G debuted at number 6 on the US Billboard 200 chart , selling 225,000 copies in its first week . In its second week , the album fell to number 9 on the Billboard 200 , selling 203,000 copies , for a two-week total of 428,000 units . As of March 2008 , the album sales 1,724,000 copies in the United States . In 2006 , the song `` I Wan na Love You '' , a collaboration with Akon , became Snoop 's second number one on the Hot 100 . Tha Blue Carpet Treatment Snoop 's eighth studio album , was released in 2006 . Tha Blue Carpet Treatment debuted at number 5 on the US Billboard 200 , selling 264,000 copies in its first week . On the Nielsen SoundScan annual `` Best Sellers Top 100 '' rankings when the album was listed 97th with the 2006 year-end catalog closing sales number of 637,000 copies despite having been released in mid-November and its sales data is accumulated for only one and a half months . As of March 2008 , the album had sales 903,000 copies in the United States . On November 20 , 2007 he released the single `` Sexual Eruption '' peaked at number 7 on The Hot 100 . The ninth studio album Ego Trippin ' , it was released by Geffen Records on March 11 , 2008 . The album sold over 137,000 copies in its first week in the United States , debuting at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 chart . In its second week the album fell to number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart , selling 57,000 copies , for a two-week total of 194,000 units . Ego Trippin was the tenth best selling hip hop album of the year , selling 401,000 copies in the US . Malice n Wonderland is the tenth studio album by American rapper Snoop 's ; it was released on December 8 , 2009 . The album included the Billboard charts singles `` Gangsta Luv '' and `` I Wan na Rock '' . Malice n Wonderland debuted at number 23 on the US Billboard 200 , selling 61,000 copies in its opening week . It is his first album since Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss ( 2002 ) not to reach the top ten on the Billboard 200 , his lowest charting album on the US R&B / Hip-Hop charts and his only album to miss the British and Australian Top 100 . Malice n Wonderland has sold over 400,000 copies in the United States as of 2011 . In 2011 , Snoop 's was released top ten album Doggumentary , the album debuted at number eight on the US Billboard 200 chart , selling 50,000 copies in its first week in the United States . Snoop Dogg collaborated with David Guetta for a remix of the latter 's single `` Wet '' , newly titled `` Sweat '' . It topped the charts in countries such as France , Australia and Austria . In 2011 , Snoop released a soundtrack on Mac & Devin Go to High School with Wiz Khalifa . `` Young , Wild & Free '' , the soundtrack 's lead single which features Bruno Mars , and produced by The Smeezingtons , was released on October 11 , 2011 . In its first week it sold 159,000 digital copies , debuting at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 , and number 44 on the Canadian Hot 100 . In 2012 , after a trip to Jamaica , Snoop announced a conversion to the Rastafari movement and a new alias , Snoop Lion '' ' . Under the new moniker , he released a reggae album , Reincarnated . As of May 2015 , the album has sold 104,000 copies in the United States . The album topped Billboard Top Reggae Albums for 34 non-consecutive weeks n His thirteenth solo studio album , Bush , was released in May 2015 . It was supported by the singles ; `` Peaches N Cream '' featuring Charlie Wilson , `` So Many Pros '' , and `` California Roll '' featuring Stevie Wonder . The album was the eighth best-selling album of the week . Bush was the sixth Snoop 's solo album to debut at number one on the Billboard '' Top R&B / Hip-Hop Albums . Coolaid was released July 1 , 2016 on eOne . His latest album Neva Left was released on Doggystyle and Empire records on May 19 , 2017 .",
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"text": "Waiting to Exhale (soundtrack) Waiting to Exhale : Original Soundtrack Album is a soundtrack for the film of the same name , released on November 14 , 1995 by Arista Records . Written and produced by Babyface , the soundtrack features appearances by some of the biggest names in the industry , including Whitney Houston , Toni Braxton , TLC , Brandy , Aretha Franklin , Chaka Khan , Faith Evans , Patti LaBelle , SWV and Mary J. Blige . The album remained at number one on the US Billboard 200 album chart for five weeks and Top R&B Albums chart for ten weeks , going 7 × platinum , on September 4 , 1996 . It spawned two number-one hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart ; `` Exhale ( Shoop Shoop ) '' and `` Let It Flow '' , and three top-ten hits , `` Sittin ' Up in My Room '' , `` Not Gon ' Cry '' and `` Count on Me '' . `` Exhale ( Shoop Shoop ) '' , `` Let It Flow '' and `` Not Gon ' Cry '' also topped the R&B hits chart . All songs were written and produced by Babyface , except for `` My Funny Valentine '' . The album also includes songs by lesser-known artists like Shanna and Sonja Marie . The album received a total of eleven nominations including Album of the Year , Song of the Year for `` Exhale ( Shoop Shoop ) '' and three Best Female R&B Vocal Performance nominees , then won Best R&B Song for `` Exhale ( Shoop Shoop ) '' written by Babyface at the 39th Grammy Awards in 1997 . The soundtrack has sold over twelve million copies worldwide .",
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"text": "Dumb Shit `` Dumb Shit '' ( also known by the censored version title `` Dumb S ** t '' ) , is a song by American singer Tyrese . It features vocals from American rapper Snoop Dogg . It was released on March 10 , 2015 as the first single off his sixth studio album Black Rose , on the record label Voltron Recordz .",
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"text": "Rocky Rocky is a 1976 American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and both written by and starring Sylvester Stallone . It tells the rags to riches American Dream story of Rocky Balboa , an uneducated but kind-hearted working class Italian-American boxer working in a meat warehouse and as a debt collector for a loan shark in the slums of Philadelphia . Rocky starts out as a small-time club fighter , and later gets a shot at the world heavyweight championship . The film also stars Talia Shire as Adrian , Burt Young as Adrian 's brother Paulie , Burgess Meredith as Rocky 's trainer Mickey Goldmill , and Carl Weathers as the champion , Apollo Creed . The film , made on a budget of just over $ 1 million and shot in 28 days , was a sleeper hit ; it earned $ 225 million in global box office receipts , becoming the highest-grossing film of 1976 , and went on to win three Oscars , including Best Picture . The film received many positive reviews and turned Stallone into a major star . In 2006 , the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being `` culturally , historically or aesthetically significant '' . Rocky is considered to be one of the greatest sports films ever made and was ranked as the second-best in the genre , after Raging Bull , by the American Film Institute in 2008 . The film has spawned six sequels : Rocky II ( 1979 ) , Rocky III ( 1982 ) , Rocky IV ( 1985 ) , Rocky V ( 1990 ) , Rocky Balboa ( 2006 ) and Creed ( 2015 ) . Stallone portrays Rocky in all six sequels , wrote the first five , and directed four ( Avildsen returned to direct Rocky V and Ryan Coogler directed Creed ) .",
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"text": "It Blows My Mind `` It Blows My Mind '' is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg , featuring guest vocals from American singer Pharrell Williams , taken from The Neptunes 's first compilation album Clones . The song was written by Snoop Dogg , Chad Hugo and Pharrell , with production handled by The Neptunes .",
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"text": "Benji (1974 film) Benji is the first film in a series of five theatrical features about the golden mixed breed dog named Benji . It was written , produced , and directed by Joe Camp and filmed in and around Denton , Texas . Released in 1974 , it was a critical and box office success , grossing $ 45 million on a budget of $ 500,000 . The film also received an Academy Award nomination for the Best Original Song for the theme song `` I Feel Love , '' written by Euel Box and performed by country singer Charlie Rich . The film was turned down for distribution by every studio in Hollywood and Camp had to form a distribution company to distribute the film worldwide , without the help of Hollywood . Despite the challenges , Variety reported that Benji ranked # 3 among the top Box Office films of 1974 .",
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"text": "Bitch Please II `` Bitch Please II '' is a song by American rapper Eminem , featuring guest vocals from American rappers Dr. Dre , Snoop Dogg , Xzibit , and Nate Dogg , taken from Eminem 's The Marshall Mathers LP ( 2000 ) . The song was written by Eminem , Dr. Dre , Snoop Dogg , Xzibit and Nate Dogg with , production handled by Dr. Dre and Mel-Man .",
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"text": "Danny Boy (singer) Danny Boy Steward ( born October 31 , 1977 ) is a Chicago native known by his stage name Danny Boy or DB . He is a contemporary African-American soul singer originally signed for a five-year run with Death Row Records by Suge Knight . He made his debut on 1994 's Murder Was the Case soundtrack with the R&B charter Come When I Call ( Produced by DJ Quik ) . In 1995 , he released his first single entitled Slip N Slide ( Produced by Reggie Moore and co-produced by DeVante Swing ) with then unknown artist Ginuwine singing the chorus . The video was shot in Cabo , and also features scenes with 2Pac , Snoop Dogg , Nate Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound . Danny is best known for singing the choruses of the 2Pac songs `` I Ai n't Mad at Cha '' , `` What ' z Ya Phone # '' , `` Picture Me Rollin ' '' and `` Heaven Ai n't Hard 2 Find '' on All Eyez on Me , as well as `` Toss It Up '' on The Don Killuminati : The 7 Day Theory . He had recorded several albums ' worth of music while on Death Row Records , but none were released during his time there . Danny Boy also made an appearance on Tha Row 's soundtrack to Eddie Griffin 's Dysfunktional Family movie and also appeared on American Idol , but was disqualified due to continued internet promotion by his former label . He is currently working on some projects for his own label `` Eclectic Soul Music Group '' and resides in the suburbs of Atlanta , Georgia . On April 20 , 2010 Death Row Records , under new management , finally released Danny Boy 's 1996 debut album It 's About Time featuring production by DJ Quik & DeVante Swing .",
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"text": "Tom Felton Thomas Andrew `` Tom '' Felton ( born 22 September 1987 ) is an English actor . Felton began appearing in commercials when he was eight years old for companies such as Commercial Union and Barclaycard . He made his screen debut in the role of Peagreen Clock in The Borrowers ( 1997 ) and he portrayed Louis T. Leonowens in Anna and the King ( 1999 ) . He rose to prominence for his role as Draco Malfoy in the film adaptions of the best-selling Harry Potter fantasy novels by J.K. Rowling . His performances in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 won him two consecutive MTV Movie Awards for Best Villain in 2010 and 2011 . Following the conclusion of the series in 2011 , Felton appeared in the 2011 film Rise of the Planet of the Apes , a reboot of the Planet of the Apes series . He had roles in the minor films From the Rough ( 2011 ) and The Apparition ( 2012 ) , starred as James Ashford in the critically acclaimed period drama film Belle ( 2013 ) , followed by roles in In Secret ( 2014 ) and Against the Sun ( 2014 ) . Felton 's 2016 films include the epic biblical drama Risen , alongside Joseph Fiennes , and the period biopic A United Kingdom , alongside David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike . He portrays Julian Albert / Doctor Alchemy on The Flash .",
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"text": "The Cobbler (2014 film) The Cobbler is a 2014 American magic realism comedy-drama film directed by Tom McCarthy and co-written by McCarthy with Paul Sado . The film stars Adam Sandler , Dan Stevens , Dustin Hoffman and Steve Buscemi . It was screened in the Special Presentations section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival . The film was released on March 13 , 2015 , by Image Entertainment . The film was panned by critics and was a box office bomb .",
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"text": "Lamb (2015 American film) Lamb is an American drama film , written and directed by Ross Partridge . The film was adapted by the novel of the same name , by Bonnie Nadzam . The film stars Ross Partridge , Oona Laurence , Jess Weixler and Tom Bower . The film had its world premiere at the SXSW film festival on March 14 , 2015 . The film was released in a limited release on January 8 , 2016 , before being released through video on demand on January 12 , 2016 by The Orchard .",
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"text": "Tom Hardy Edward Thomas Hardy ( born 15 September 1977 ) is an English actor and producer . His motion picture debut was in Ridley Scott 's 2001 action film Black Hawk Down . Hardy 's other notable films include the science fiction film Star Trek : Nemesis ( 2002 ) , the crime film RocknRolla ( 2008 ) , biographical psychological drama Bronson ( 2008 ) , sports drama Warrior ( 2011 ) , Cold War espionage film Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy ( 2011 ) , crime drama Lawless ( 2012 ) , drama Locke ( 2013 ) , mobster film The Drop ( 2014 ) , and the biographical western thriller The Revenant ( 2015 ) , for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor . He portrayed `` Mad '' Max Rockatansky in the post-apocalyptic film Mad Max : Fury Road ( 2015 ) , and both of the Kray twins in the crime thriller Legend ( 2015 ) . He has appeared in three Christopher Nolan films : the science fiction thriller Inception ( 2010 ) , portrayed Bane in the superhero film The Dark Knight Rises ( 2012 ) , and the action-thriller Dunkirk ( 2017 ) based on the British evacuation in World War II . Hardy 's television roles include the HBO war drama miniseries Band of Brothers ( 2001 ) , the BBC historical drama miniseries The Virgin Queen ( 2005 ) , ITV 's Wuthering Heights ( 2008 ) , the Sky 1 drama series The Take ( 2009 ) , and the BBC historical crime drama television series Peaky Blinders ( 2013 ) . He created , co-produced and took the lead in the eight-part historical fiction series Taboo ( 2017 ) on BBC One and FX . Hardy has performed on both British and American stages . He was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Newcomer for his role as Skank in the 2003 production of In Arabia We 'd All Be Kings , and was awarded the 2003 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer for his performances in both In Arabia We 'd All be Kings and for his role as Luca in Blood . He starred in the 2007 production of The Man of Mode and received positive reviews for his role in the 2010 Philip Seymour Hoffman-directed play The Long Red Road .",
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"text": "Tropic of Cancer (film) Tropic of Cancer is a 1970 American drama film directed by Joseph Strick and written by Betty Botley and Joseph Strick . It is based on Henry Miller 's autobiographical novel Tropic of Cancer . The film stars Rip Torn , James T. Callahan , David Baur , Laurence Lignères , Phil Brown and Dominique Delpierre . The film was released on February 27 , 1970 , by Paramount Pictures . Filming took place on location in Paris , produced by Joseph Strick with some help from the author , whose persona was portrayed by Rip Torn and his wife Mona by Ellen Burstyn . The novel had provided a test for American laws on pornography in the early 1960s , and the film was rated X in the United States , which was later changed to an NC-17 rating . In the UK the film was refused a theatrical ` X ' certificate by the BBFC . Strick had previously adapted other works of literature - Jean Genet 's The Balcony and James Joyce 's Ulysses .",
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"text": "Game of Life (film) Game of Life ( originally known as Oranges ) is a 2007 film drama starring Tom Sizemore , Tom Arnold , Heather Locklear and Jill Hennessy . The film was not fully released until 2011 , when it was released under the new title Game of Life .",
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"text": "The Other (novel) The Other '' is the 1971 debut novel by Thomas Tryon . Set in 1935 , the novel focuses on the sadistic relationship between two thirteen-year-old identical twin boys , one who is well-behaved , and the other , a sociopath who wreaks havoc on his family 's rural New England farm property . Tryon , who had been a working actor prior , retired from his Hollywood career to become a novelist . Upon its release , the novel received wide critical acclaim , and was adapted into a 1972 film of the same name directed by Robert Mulligan and starring Uta Hagen . The novel was reprinted in a commemorative edition in 2012 by New York Review Books with an afterword by Dan Chaon .",
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"text": "Saw V Saw is a 2008 Canadian-American horror film directed by David Hackl and written by Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan and stars Tobin Bell , Costas Mandylor , Scott Patterson , Betsy Russell , Mark Rolston , Julie Benz , Carlo Rota , and Meagan Good . It is the fifth installment of the Saw franchise , and was released on October 23 , 2008 in Australia and October 24 , 2008 in North America . David Hackl , who served as the production designer of Saw , Saw , and Saw IV , and second-unit director for Saw and Saw IV made his directorial debut with Saw . Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan , the writers of the previous film , returned to write the film . Charlie Clouser , who provided the score for all previous Saw films , also returned to compose the score for the film . Saw creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell served as executive producers . The film focuses primarily on the events that led up to Detective Mark Hoffman becoming an apprentice of the Jigsaw Killer , as well as his efforts to prevent anyone else from learning his secret .",
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"text": "The Damned United The Damned United is a 2009 British biographical sports drama film directed by Tom Hooper and adapted by Peter Morgan from David Peace 's bestselling novel The Damned Utd , a largely fictional book based on the author 's interpretation of Brian Clough 's ill-fated tenure as football manager of Leeds United in 1974 . It was produced by BBC Films and Left Bank Pictures with additional funding from Screen Yorkshire and Columbia Pictures . Sony Pictures Entertainment distributed the film . The film was originally proposed by Stephen Frears but he pulled out of the project in November 2007 . Hooper took his place and film was shot from May to July 2008 . The film marks the fifth collaboration between screenwriter Peter Morgan and actor Michael Sheen who plays Clough . The film was released in the United Kingdom on 27 March 2009 and in North America on 25 September . The film grossed $ 4.1 million worldwide against a $ 10 million production budget . The film received nominations for the British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actor , the ALFS Award for British Supporting Actor of the Year , the Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture , Drama and Best Actor in a Supporting Role and the Writers ' Guild of Great Britain Award for Best Feature Film Screenplay .",
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"text": "Tomie vs Tomie is a 2007 Japanese horror film directed by Tomohiro Kubo . It is the seventh installment of the Tomie film series , based on a manga series of the same name by Junji Ito , specifically The Gathering chapter from the third volume .",
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"text": "The Signal (2014 film) The Signal is a 2014 American science fiction thriller film directed by William Eubank and co-written with Carlyle Eubank and David Frigerio . The film stars Brenton Thwaites and Laurence Fishburne . The film premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and was released theatrically in the United States on June 13 , 2014 . The film is among an increasing number of low-budget , independent science fiction films to be included at the Sundance Film Festival in recent years .",
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"text": "Feelings (1974 film) Feelings is a 1975 British drama film directed by Gerry O'Hara and starring Kate O'Mara , Paul Freeman and Edward Judd . Its plot concerns a couple who are unable to conceive a baby and attempt artificial insemination .",
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"text": "Buddymoon Buddymoon ( previously known as Honey Buddies ) is a 2016 American independent comedy film directed by Alex Simmons ; written by Simmons , Flula Borg , and David Giuntoli ; and starring Borg and Giuntoli . It is the story of a former child actor ( Giuntoli ) whose fiancée leaves him days before their wedding . In an effort to cheer him up , his best friend and would-be best man ( Borg ) convinces him that the two of them should go on the planned honeymoon trip together . Buddymoon premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City , Utah on January 23 , 2016 and received their Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature . It also appeared , among other places , at the Florida Film Festival , where it also won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature , and it was the opening film for the Ashland ( Oregon ) Independent Film Festival . In March 2016 , worldwide distribution rights to the film were acquired by Gravitas Ventures and Orion Pictures . Its theatrical and home video release was on July 1 , 2016 .",
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"text": "Verna Felton Verna Felton ( July 20 , 1890December 14 , 1966 ) was an American character actress who was best known for providing many female voices in numerous Disney animated films , as well as voicing Fred Flintstone 's mother-in-law Pearl Slaghoople for Hanna-Barbera 's The Flintstones . She also had roles in live-action films , however , she was most active in radio programs . She was known for her husky voice and no-nonsense attitude . Two of her most famous roles were as Mrs. Day , the protective and domineering mother , who was always looking after her son Dennis Day and trying to boss around Jack Benny on The Jack Benny Program and as Hilda Crocker on the sitcom December Bride .",
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"text": "Draco Malfoy Draco Lucius Malfoy is a character in J. K. Rowling 's Harry Potter series . He is a student in Harry Potter 's year belonging in the Slytherin house . He is frequently accompanied by his two cronies , Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle , who act as henchmen . Draco is characterised as a cowardly bully who manipulates and hurts people to get what he wants ; nevertheless , he is a cunning user of magic . He was played by Tom Felton in the Harry Potter film series .",
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"text": "The Last Ride (2011 film) The Last Ride is a 2011 American drama about the last days of country music pioneer and legend Hank Williams . The film stars Henry Thomas , Jesse James , and Fred Dalton Thompson , and received a limited release on October 21 , 2011 . Despite the content , no recordings by Williams are ever played during the film . The soundtrack is composed of covers of Williams ' songs among other country musicians .",
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"text": "I Married a Monster from Outer Space I Married a Monster from Outer Space is a 1958 American black-and-white science fiction film from Paramount Pictures , produced and directed by Gene Fowler Jr. , that stars Tom Tryon and Gloria Talbott . The film was theatrically released on a double bill with The Blob . After a year of marriage , a young wife sees that her husband is not the man he was before they married . He has lost all real affection for her and for his new pet dog , which she gave him as a present . Thereafter , she quickly discovers that he is not the only man in town that has changed into a completely different person . Then one evening she follows him when he goes out for a walk and discovers her husband is really an alien .",
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"text": "Predicament Predicament is a 2010 comedy horror film based on the 1975 novel by Ronald Hugh Morrieson and starring Jemaine Clement of the musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords plus Tim Finn of the Finn Brothers . Filmed in Hawera and Eltham in Taranaki , it was the last Morrieson novel to be adapted for cinema ; his other three novels were filmed in the 1980s .",
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"text": "Election (1999 film) Election is a 1999 American black comedy-drama film directed and written by Alexander Payne and adapted by him and Jim Taylor from Tom Perrotta 's 1998 novel of the same title . The plot revolves around a high school election and satirizes both suburban high school life and politics . The film stars Matthew Broderick as Jim McAllister , a popular high school social studies teacher in suburban Omaha , Nebraska , and Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Flick , around the time of the school 's student body election . When Tracy qualifies to run for class president , McAllister believes she does not deserve the title and tries his best to stop her from winning . Although a box office bomb , Election received critical acclaim . The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay , a Golden Globe nomination for Witherspoon in the Best Actress category , and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Film in 1999 .",
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"text": "Edward Scissorhands Edward Scissorhands is a 1990 American romantic dark fantasy film directed by Tim Burton , produced by Denise Di Novi and Tim Burton , and written by Caroline Thompson from a story by Tim Burton and Caroline Thompson , starring Johnny Depp as an artificial man named Edward , an unfinished creation who has scissor blades instead of hands . The young man is taken in by a suburban family and falls in love with their teenage daughter Kim ( Winona Ryder ) . Additional roles were played by Dianne Wiest , Anthony Michael Hall , Kathy Baker , Vincent Price and Alan Arkin . Burton conceived Edward Scissorhands from his childhood upbringing in suburban Burbank , California . During pre-production of Beetlejuice , Caroline Thompson was hired to adapt Burton 's story into a screenplay , and the film began development at 20th Century Fox , after Warner Bros. declined . Edward Scissorhands was then fast track after Burton 's critical and financial success with Batman . The majority of filming took place in Lakeland , Florida between March 10 and June 10 , 1990 . The film also marks the fourth collaboration between Burton and film score composer Danny Elfman . The leading role of Edward had been connected to several actors prior to Depp 's casting : a meeting between Burton and the preferred choice of the studio , Tom Cruise , was not fruitful , and Gary Oldman and Tom Hanks turned down the part . The character of The Inventor was devised specifically for Vincent Price , and would be his last major role . Edward 's scissor hands were created and designed by Stan Winston . Edward Scissorhands was released to positive feedback from critics , and was a financial success . The film received numerous nominations at the Academy Awards , British Academy Film Awards , and the Saturn Awards , as well as winning the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation . Both Burton and Elfman consider Edward Scissorhands their most personal and favorite work .",
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"text": "Dead Poets Society Dead Poets Society is a 1989 American drama film directed by Peter Weir , written by Tom Schulman , and starring Robin Williams . Set in 1959 at the fictional elite conservative Vermont boarding school Welton Academy , it tells the story of an English teacher who inspires his students through his teaching of poetry . The film received critical acclaim and was a box office success . It won the BAFTA Award for Best Film , and César Award and David di Donatello Award for Best Foreign Film . Schulman received an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his work .",
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"text": "2011 Vuelta a España The 2011 Vuelta a España was held from 20 August to 11 September . The race began in Benidorm with a team time trial and ended , as is traditional , in Madrid . The 2011 Vuelta was the 66th edition of the race and was the first Vuelta in 33 years that visited the Basque Country . The 33-year absence from the region was due to fear of political protests . Critics claim that it was a race well suited for the climbers due to the minimum time trial kilometres and lots of climbing kilometres . 9 of the 21 stages were ranked as Mountain Stages . 6 of them had a mountain-top finish ( including the very steep uphill finish on the Alto de L'Angliru ) . Two other stages had steep uphill finishes , both of which were won by Katusha leader Joaquim Rodríguez . This Vuelta saw the introduction of a combativity award , much like that in the Tour de France . The most combative rider in each stage was awarded a red backnumber which he wore for the next stage . The race was won by Juan José Cobo with a small margin of just 13 seconds over Briton Chris Froome . Neither rider was marked as a pre-race favourite , and both went to the Vuelta as domestiques for their team leaders : Denis Menchov for Cobo , and Bradley Wiggins for Froome ; the team leaders finished 5th and 3rd respectively . Cobo also won the Combination Classification . The King of the Mountain competition was won for the fourth consecutive time by Frenchman David Moncoutié . The points classification was won by Dutch rider Bauke Mollema who finished 4th overall .",
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"text": "Chris Froome Christopher Clive Froome , ( born 20 May 1985 ) is a British professional road racing cyclist for UCI ProTeam , who competed for Kenya until 2008 . A three-time winner of the Tour de France , and three-time runner-up in the Vuelta a España , he is seen as one of the most successful stage-racing riders of the recent era . Froome , who was brought up in Kenya and South Africa , has ridden under a British licence since 2008 on the basis that both his parents are British . In 2007 , at the age of 22 , Froome turned professional with Team Konica Minolta . He moved to Europe to further his career , joining team . In 2010 , he moved to and has become one of the team 's key cyclists . Froome made his breakthrough as a Grand Tour contender during the 2011 Vuelta a España where he finished second overall . At the 2012 Tour de France , riding as a super-domestique for Bradley Wiggins , Froome won stage seven and finished second overall , behind only Wiggins in the same race as the best British performance in the race 's history . In the same year , he also won the bronze medal in the time trial event at the Olympic Games and finished fourth in the Vuelta a España . His first multi-stage race win came in 2013 , in the Tour of Oman , followed by wins in the Critérium International , the Tour de Romandie , the Critérium du Dauphiné , and the Tour de France . As a defending champion , he began 2014 by again winning the Tour of Oman , followed by a repeat victory in the Tour de Romandie . After retiring from the 2014 Tour de France , he came back to place second in the Vuelta a España . In 2015 , he won his second Critérium du Dauphiné and his second Tour de France . In 2016 , he won a third Tour title , and became the first man since Miguel Indurain in 1995 to defend his title .",
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"text": "Greg LeMond Gregory James `` Greg '' LeMond ( born June 26 , 1961 ) is an American former professional road racing cyclist who won the Road Race World Championship twice ( 1983 and 1989 ) and the Tour de France three times ( 1986 , 1989 and 1990 ) . He is also an entrepreneur and anti-doping advocate . LeMond was born in Lakewood , California , and raised in ranch country on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range , near Reno . He is married and has three children with his wife Kathy , with whom he supports a variety of charitable causes and organizations . In 1986 , LeMond became the first non-European professional cyclist to win the Tour de France , and he remains the only American cyclist to have won the Tour . LeMond was accidentally shot with multiple pellets while hunting in 1987 and missed the next two Tours . He returned to the 1989 Tour , completing an improbable comeback by winning in dramatic fashion on the race 's final stage . He successfully defended his title the following year , claiming his third and final Tour victory in 1990 , which made LeMond one of only seven riders who have won three or more Tours . He retired from competition in December 1994 . He was inducted into the United States Bicycling Hall of Fame in 1996 . LeMond was the first American to win the elite Road World Championship , the first professional cyclist to sign a million-dollar contract , and the first cyclist to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated when the magazine named him as its Sportsman of the Year in 1989 . During his career , LeMond championed several technological advancements in pro cycling , including the introduction of aerodynamic `` triathlon '' handlebars and carbon fiber bicycle frames , which he later marketed through his company LeMond Bicycles . His other business interests have included restaurants , real estate , and consumer fitness equipment . LeMond is a vocal opponent of performance-enhancing drug use , and at times his commercial ventures have suffered for his anti-doping stance -- as in 2001 , when he first accused Lance Armstrong of doping and sparked a conflict that led eventually to the dissolution of his Lemond Bikes brand in 2008 , which was licensed by Armstrong 's primary sponsor Trek Bicycles . As the lone American winner of cycling 's most prestigious race , LeMond has not enjoyed the public stature that might be expected of such a figure , but he continues to campaign publicly against doping and ineffective leadership by the UCI , the International Federation for Cycling . In December 2012 , LeMond even articulated a willingness to replace the UCI president on an interim basis if called to do so . In December 2013 , the LeMond brand was revived , manufactured in partnership with TIME Sport International .",
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"text": "2011 Italian Grand Prix The 2011 Italian Grand Prix , formally known as the 2011 Gran Premio Santander d'Italia , was a Formula One motor race that was held on 11 September 2011 at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Italy . It was the thirteenth round of the 2011 Formula One season and was also the sixtieth time the Italian Grand Prix had been held at Monza . The 53-lap race was won by Red Bull 's Sebastian Vettel , the World Drivers ' Championship leader , after he started from pole position . Jenson Button finished in second place for McLaren , and Fernando Alonso completed the podium in third position for Ferrari . As a consequence of the race , Vettel extended his lead in the World Drivers ' Championship to 112 points over Alonso , who moved up to second place in the championship . Button moved into third place in the championship , five points behind Alonso , and level on points with fourth-placed Mark Webber , but ahead on countback . In the World Constructors ' Championship , Red Bull 's championship lead was cut by McLaren to 126 points , with Ferrari a further 71 points behind in third position .",
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"text": "2013 UCI Europe Tour The 2013 UCI Europe Tour was the ninth season of the UCI Europe Tour . The 2013 season began on 27 January 2013 with the Grand Prix Cycliste la Marseillaise and ended on 20 October 2013 with the Chrono des Nations . The points leader , based on the cumulative results of previous races , wears the UCI Europe Tour cycling jersey . John Degenkolb of Germany was the defending champion of the 2012 UCI Europe Tour . Riccardo Zoidl of Austria was crowned as the 2013 UCI Europe Tour . Throughout the season , points are awarded to the top finishers of stages within stage races and the final general classification standings of each of the stages races and one-day events . The quality and complexity of a race also determines how many points are awarded to the top finishers , the higher the UCI rating of a race , the more points are awarded . The UCI ratings from highest to lowest are as follows : Multi-day events : 2 . HC , 2.1 and 2.2 One-day events : 1 . HC , 1.1 and 1.2",
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"text": "2011 Three Days of De Panne The 2011 Three Days of De Panne ( 2011 KBC Driedaagse van De Panne-Koksijde ) was the 35th edition of the Three Days of De Panne , an annual bicycle race . Taking part in and around the De Panne region of West Flanders , it began in Middelkerke on 29 March and finished in De Panne two days later . The 538.7 km stage race comprised four stages , with two held on the final day . It was part of the 2010 -- 2011 UCI Europe Tour and was rated as a 2 . HC event . Sébastien Rosseler of won the general classification , his first ever victory in a stage race .",
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"text": "2011 Jelajah Malaysia The 2011 Jelajah Malaysia , a cycling stage race that took place in Malaysia . It was held from 8 to 13 March 2011 . There were six stages with a total of 1,011 kilometres . In fact , the race was sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale as a 2.2 category race and was part of the 2010 -- 11 UCI Asia Tour calendar . Mehdi Sohrabi of Iran won the race , followed by David McCann of Ireland second and Ioannis Tamouridis of Greece third overall . Mohamed Harrif Salleh of Malaysia won the points classification and Adiq Husainie Othman of Malaysia won the mountains classification . won the team classification .",
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"text": "2016 Tour of Qatar The 2016 Tour of Qatar was a road cycling stage race that took place in Qatar between 8 and 12 February 2016 . It was organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation ( ASO ) , the organisers of the Tour de France and was rated as a 2 . HC event as part of the 2016 UCI Asia Tour . It was the 15th edition of the Tour of Qatar The race consisted of five stages . It began in Dukhan and ended in Doha . The Tour of Qatar puts unusual demands on riders : it has no significant climbs , but almost every stage is affected by strong crosswinds . These conditions make the race ideal preparation for the spring classics season , so many prominent classics riders were present . The champion of the 2015 Tour of Qatar was Niki Terpstra , but his team was not invited to the event for disciplinary reasons . The race was won by Mark Cavendish . This was his second victory , following the 2013 edition . He won Stage 1 and finished second on the second and fifth stages . Alexander Kristoff won three other stages , with Edvald Boasson Hagen winning the time trial but losing time to a puncture on the fourth stage .",
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"text": "Six-day racing A six or six-day is a track cycling race that lasts six days . Six-day races started in Britain , spread to many regions of the world , were brought to their modern style in the United States and are now mainly a European event . Initially , individuals competed alone , the winner being the individual who completed the most laps . However , the format was changed to allow teams ( usually of two riders each ) , one rider racing while the other rested . The 24-hours a day regime has also been relaxed , so that most six-day races involve six nights of racing , typically from 6pm to 2am , on indoor tracks ( velodromes ) . The overall winner is the team which completes most laps . In the event of teams completing the same number of laps , the winner is the team with most points won in intermediate competitions ( see points race ) . As well as the ` chase ' to gain laps over competitors , a typical six-day programme will include time trials , motor-paced , intermediate sprint and elimination races . In the main ` chase ' or madison events ( so-called after Madison Square Garden in New York City where the two-man format was devised ) , both riders may be on the track at the same time , taking it in turns to race , hand-slinging each other back into action .",
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"text": "2006 Eneco Tour The 2006 Eneco Tour road cycling race took place from August 16 to August 23 , two weeks later in the season than the year before . The second edition of the Eneco Tour covered parts of the Netherlands , Belgium and Germany . Like in 2005 , 23 teams took part in the race . Next to the 20 UCI ProTour teams , , and received wild card entries . The race itself was very close , as both the prologue ( 6 km ) and timetrial ( 16 km ) were quite short which led to small time differences . A dramatic conclusion on the last day rendered Stefan Schumacher the victory over George Hincapie , with just one second of advantage . Other riders who stood out during this race were the Belgians Tom Boonen and Philippe Gilbert , who both won in their home region . Other wins came from Manuel Quinziato and David Kopp .",
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"text": "Cédric Vasseur Cédric Vasseur ( born August 18 , 1970 in Hazebrouck , Nord ) is a French former professional road racing cyclist . He was born in Hazebrouck , France , and currently resides in Lille with his wife and young son . From 2001 until 2005 , he was part of the French professional cycling team Cofidis , often as the captain on the road , and then moved to the Belgian team Quick Step-Innergetic . Vasseur turned professional with the team Novemail in 1995 , and switched to the GAN team in 1996 which then became Crédit Agricole in 1997 . His first professional victory is also his most famous : it was his solo 147-kilometre breakaway by which he won stage 5 of the 1997 Tour de France . He then wore the yellow jersey as the race leader for five days . In the 2000 and 2001 seasons , he rode for the U.S. Postal team and participated in the 2000 Tour de France . However , his exclusion from the 2001 Tour de France team led to his switch to the Cofidis team . He cited personal differences with the USPS team star Lance Armstrong , which was widely quoted in French cycling publications . In the wake of the publication of the USADA memo that proves Lance Armstrong doping practices , he explained that he was excluded because of his refusal to participate in Armstrong 's doping program . ( `` Inutile de rappeler que je n'ai rien à voir dans cette organisation à qui je dois fort probablement ma non-participation au Tour 2001 ainsi que mon éviction de l'équipe . '' ) In 2004 , Vasseur was arrested in suspicion of doping offences along with several other Cofidis riders , notably including then individual time trial champion David Millar . A counter-analysis later proved negative and Vasseur 's name was then cleared . Vasseur also claimed some of the evidence in his witness statement had been forged . However , Vasseur was barred from riding in the 2004 Tour de France since the investigation had not concluded by the time that the race had started . Vasseur came from a family of cyclists : his father Alain Vasseur competed in the 1970 , 71 and 74 editions of the Tour de France . His father also won a stage of the Tour de France after a solo breakaway . Vasseur is considered an all-rounder who can do well in a variety of races . He has raced through all of the spring classics such as Tour of Flanders and Paris -- Roubaix , and has won a stage of the Dauphiné Libéré stage race .",
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"text": "2012 Critérium du Dauphiné The 2012 Critérium du Dauphiné was the sixty-fourth running of the Critérium du Dauphiné cycling stage race ; a race rated as a World Tour event on the UCI calendar , the highest classification such an event can have . The race consisted of eight stages , beginning with a prologue in Grenoble on 3 June , and concluded in Châtel on 10 June . The race was organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation , the same group that organises the Tour de France . It was viewed as a great preparation for July 's Tour de France , hence why a majority of the contenders for the general classification of the major tour participated in the Dauphiné . It featured mountainous stages as well as an individual time trial quite similar in length to those that awaited the riders in the Tour . The race was won for the second successive year by rider Bradley Wiggins , who claimed the leader 's yellow and blue jersey after the first stage , extending his race-leading advantage after winning the fourth stage individual time trial , and ultimately maintained that advantage . Wiggins became only the third rider to win the Dauphiné and Paris -- Nice -- a race that Wiggins had won in March -- in the same year after Jacques Anquetil ( 1963 and 1965 ) and Eddy Merckx ( 1971 ) had previously done so . Wiggins ' winning margin over his team-mate and runner-up Michael Rogers was one minute and seventeen seconds , and 's Cadel Evans completed the podium , nine seconds down on Rogers . In the race 's other classifications , rider Cayetano Sarmiento won the King of the Mountains classification , Evans won the green jersey for the points classification , 's Wilco Kelderman won the young rider classification , with finishing at the head of the teams classification by over thirteen minutes , after placing four riders inside the final overall top ten placings .",
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"text": "Grand Tour (cycling) In road bicycle racing , a Grand Tour refers to one of the three major European professional cycling stage races : Tour de France , Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España . Collectively they are termed the Grand Tours , and all three races are similar in format being multi-week races with daily stages . They have a special status in the UCI regulations : more points for the UCI World Tour are distributed in Grand Tours than in other races , and they are the only stage races allowed to last longer than 14 days . The Tour de France is the oldest and most prestigious of all three , and also the world 's most famous cycling race . The Giro d'Italia is the second most important and has occasionally been as popular as the Tour ( late 1940s , 1950s , and early 1970s ) .",
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"text": "Randonneuring Randonneuring ( also known as Audax in the UK , Australia and Brazil ) is a long-distance cycling sport with its origins in audax cycling . In randonneuring , riders attempt courses of 200 km or more , passing through predetermined `` controls '' ( checkpoints ) every few tens of kilometres . Riders aim to complete the course within specified time limits , and receive equal recognition regardless of their finishing order . Riders may travel in groups or alone as they wish , and are expected to be self-sufficient between controls . A randonneuring event is called a randonnée or brevet , and a rider who has completed a 200 km event is called a randonneur . The international governing body for randonneuring is Audax Club Parisien ( ACP ) , which works with other randonneuring organisations worldwide through Les Randonneurs Mondiaux ( RM ) . Randonneuring is popular in France , and has a following in the Netherlands , Belgium , United Kingdom , Italy , Australia , United States , Canada , Brazil and India .",
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"text": "London–Surrey Classic The London -- Surrey Classic ( also known as the RideLondon -- Surrey Classic ) is an annual 193 km men 's professional one-day road bicycle racing starting and finishing in London and routed via the picturesque Surrey Hills . The first race of its kind was the London -- Surrey Cycle Classic , on 14 August 2011 , a 1.2 classification 140 km preparatory event for the London 2012 Olympics , which was won by sprinter Mark Cavendish . The men 's and women 's Olympic road races were held on a longer variation of the same course the following year . On 4 August 2013 , the race found a permanent home as part of the Prudential RideLondon weekend , a two-day cycling festival held in London , a legacy event of the Olympics . The Prudential RideLondon -- Surrey Classic is part of the UCI World Tour and is classified as a 1 . HC category event .",
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"text": "Vuelta a España The Vuelta a España ( -LSB- ˈbwelta a esˈpaɲa -RSB- ; Tour of Spain ) is an annual multi-stage bicycle race primarily held in Spain , while also occasionally making passes through nearby countries . Inspired by the success of the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France , the race was first organized in 1935 . The race was prevented from being run by the Spanish Civil War and World War II in the early years of its existence ; however , the race has been held annually since 1955 . As the Vuelta gained prestige and popularity the race was lengthened and its reach began to extend all around the globe . Since 1979 , the event has been staged and managed by Unipublic , until in 2014 , when Amaury Sport Organisation acquired control , with both working together . The peloton expanded from a primarily Spanish participation to include riders from all over the world . The Vuelta is a UCI World Tour event , which means that the teams that compete in the race are mostly UCI ProTeams , with the exception of the wild card teams that the organizers can invite . Along with the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia , the Vuelta makes up cycling 's prestigious , three week-long Grand Tours . While the route changes each year , the format of the race stays the same with the appearance of at least two time trials , the passage through the mountain chain of the Pyrenees , and the finish in the Spanish capital Madrid . The modern editions of the Vuelta a España consist of 21 day-long segments , stages , over a 23-day period that includes 2 rest days . All of the stages are timed to the finish , after finishing the riders ' times are compounded with their previous stage times . The rider with the lowest aggregate time is the leader of the race and gets to don the red jersey . While the general classification garners the most attention there are other contests held within the Vuelta : the points classification for the sprinters , the mountains classification for the climbers , combination classification for the all-round riders , and the team classification for the competing teams .",
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"text": "2011 Liquigas–Cannondale season The 2011 season for began in January with the Tour de San Luis and ended in October at the Japan Cup . As a UCI ProTeam , they were automatically invited and obligated to send a squad to every event in the UCI World Tour . The team had 30 victories in 2011 , second-most among top teams behind only . The team 's most prolific winners were Peter Sagan and Elia Viviani , who accounted for 22 of them . The team failed to relive their great successes of 2010 in the Grand Tours -- Ivan Basso , though the reigning Giro d'Italia champion , declined to defend that crown and focused instead on the Tour de France . Vincenzo Nibali was instead the leader for the Giro , and again for the Vuelta a España , where he did return to defend his championship . The team took two stage wins each in the Giro and Vuelta , but did not mount a serious threat for the overall crown in any of the three . Elsewhere , the team 's principal successes were in single-day races , especially those in their home country Italy , winning seven such races .",
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"text": "2006 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré The 58th edition of the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré took place from June 4 to June 11 , 2006 . It consisted of a Prologue and seven stages covering a total of 1098 km , starting in Annecy and finishing in Grenoble . American Levi Leipheimer of Team Gerolsteiner captured the overall title and the maillot jaune et bleu ahead of France 's Christophe Moreau and Germany 's Bernhard Kohl . Christophe Moreau ( AG2R Prévoyance ) secured the King of the Mountains competition and the combined classification ( winner of the maillot bleu ) . The points classification for sprinters went to Spaniard Francisco Mancebo . French team AG2R Prévoyance captured the team title . After admitting that he has been doping from 1999 to 2007 , Levi Leipheimer lost all his results , and the winner changed to Christophe Moreau , who too won King of the Mountains . The 2006 edition featured a feast of climbing , and is considered the ideal race for the Tour de France contenders to hone their form . After eight challenging stages , it finished on June 11 - just under three weeks before the start of ` La Grande Boucle ' .",
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"text": "2011 UCI Oceania Tour The 2011 UCI Oceania Tour was the seventh season of the UCI Oceania Tour . The season began on 26 January 2011 with the Tour of Wellington and ended on 20 March 2011 with the Oceania Cycling Championships . The points leader , based on the cumulative results of previous races , wears the UCI Oceania Tour cycling jersey . Michael Matthews of Australia was the defending champion of the 2009 -- 10 UCI Oceania Tour . Richard Lang of Australia was crowned as the 2011 UCI Oceania Tour champion . Throughout the season , points are awarded to the top finishers of stages within stage races and the final general classification standings of each of the stages races and one-day events . The quality and complexity of a race also determines how many points are awarded to the top finishers , the higher the UCI rating of a race , the more points are awarded . The UCI ratings from highest to lowest are as follows : Multi-day events : 2 . HC , 2.1 and 2.2 One-day events : 1 . HC , 1.1 and 1.2",
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"text": "2012 Tour de France, Stage 11 to Stage 20 Stage 11 of the 2012 Tour de France was contested on 12 July and the race concluded with Stage 20 on 22 July . The second half of the race was situated entirely within France ; starting with a mountain stage from Albertville to La Toussuire-Les Sybelles -- incorporating two hors catégorie climbs during the stage -- before the customary race-concluding stage finish on the Champs-Élysées in Paris . Following his victory in the ninth stage individual time trial , rider Bradley Wiggins held the lead into the second half of the race . He maintained his race lead throughout the second half of the race , holding a lead of 2 minutes and 5 seconds -- transpiring from stage 9 -- until the race 's final individual time trial , held on the penultimate day of the race . Wiggins won the stage by 1 minute and 16 seconds ahead of his team-mate Chris Froome , and Wiggins ultimately held his lead into Paris the following day to win the race overall by 3 minutes and 21 seconds , to become the first rider from Great Britain to win a Grand Tour race . Froome finished second , while the final podium was completed by former Vuelta a España winner Vincenzo Nibali , riding for the team , who was the only other rider to finish within 10 minutes of Wiggins ' final overall time . Only Wiggins ' team-mate Mark Cavendish was able to win more than one stage during the second half of the race , winning two of the final three stages including a fourth consecutive final stage victory in Paris . This victory allowed him to become the most prolific sprinter at the Tour de France with 23 stage victories , surpassing the record of 22 which had been held for 48 years by France 's André Darrigade . Three French riders -- Pierre Rolland , Pierrick Fédrigo and Thomas Voeckler -- each took a stage victory during the second half of the race , with Voeckler 's victory in the queen stage helping in part for him to become the eventual winner of the mountains classification . Other stage victories were taken by David Millar , André Greipel , Luis León Sánchez and Alejandro Valverde . During the fourteenth stage of the race , Wiggins neutralised the peloton on the descent from the Mur de Péguère climb , after carpet tacks were found to be responsible for around thirty punctures on the climb itself . Among those delayed was the defending champion Cadel Evans , who suffered three punctures on the climb and had lost around two minutes before Wiggins called a truce in the main field , allowing the breakaway to finish the stage over eighteen minutes clear of the pack . Following the raid of the team hotel during the first rest day , the second rest day was marked by a positive drugs test by rider Fränk Schleck , the third-placed rider from the 2011 race . Schleck quit the race after traces of xipamide , a banned sulfonamide diuretic drug , were found in the A-sample of his urine , and was later confirmed by the B-sample .",
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"text": "List of teams and cyclists in the 1981 Tour de France For the 1981 Tour de France , in late 1980 , there were plans to make the tour `` open '' , which meant that amateur teams would also be allowed to join . This would make it possible for teams from Eastern Europe to join . The plan did not materialize , so only professional teams were invited . In January 1981 , the organisation decided that there would be 15 teams with 10 cyclists , or 16 teams with 9 cyclists each . At that point , 16 teams had already submitted a request to join , and the organisation was in discussion with four additional Italian teams , and the American national team . In the end , the American team did not apply , and the Italian teams decided to focus on the 1981 Giro d'Italia . The organisation selected 15 teams , who each selected 10 cyclists , for a total of 150 participants . The teams were : Bernard Hinault , the winner of the 1978 and 1979 Tour de France and reigning world champion , was the main favourite . His knee problems , that caused him to leave the 1980 Tour de France , were solved , and he was in form : Hinault had won important races in the spring , and he had skipped the 1981 Giro d'Italia to focus on the Tour . His main rivals were 1980 Tour de France winner Joop Zoetemelk , 1976 Tour de France winner Lucien Van Impe and Joaquim Agostinho , although they had never been able to beat Hinault when he was in form . Freddy Maertens , the winner of the points classification in the Tour de France in 1976 and 1978 , had won only three minor races in 1979 and 1980 , but in 1981 he was selected again for the Tour .",
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"text": "2012 Giro d'Italia The 2012 Giro d'Italia was the 95th edition of Giro d'Italia , one of cycling 's Grand Tours . It started in the Danish city of Herning , and ended in Milan . The complete route of the 2012 Giro d'Italia was announced in mid October . For the first time since the 2007 edition no climbing time trial was included in the route . The colour of the jersey for the mountains classification was changed for this year 's edition from green to blue . The move came at the behest of sponsor Banca Mediolanum , who renewed its support of the mountains classification for a further four years . The race was won by Canada 's Ryder Hesjedal of , becoming the first Canadian rider to win a Grand Tour event and the second non-European rider to win the Giro ( the first being Andrew Hampsten in 1988 ) ; he also became only the second rider to take the leader 's jersey from another rider on the final day , after Francesco Moser did so in 1984 . Hesjedal won the general classification by 16 seconds over runner-up Joaquim Rodríguez of Spain , representing -- the closest race-winning margin since Eddy Merckx beat Gianbattista Baronchelli by 12 seconds in the 1974 edition -- who also won two stages and the points classification title , edging out sprinter Mark Cavendish by one point . Third place was taken by 's Thomas De Gendt of Belgium , after he put in strong performances on the final two stages of the race ; he won the race 's queen stage , finishing at the high-point of the itinerary , at the Stelvio Pass and also finished in the top five of the time trial . As such , he gained sufficient time to move up from ninth to third over those stages , becoming the first Belgian rider to take a Grand Tour podium since Johan Bruyneel finished third at the 1995 Vuelta a España . In the race 's other classifications , rider Rigoberto Urán of Colombia finished as the best rider aged 25 or under in the general classification , finishing in seventh place overall ; the mountains competition was won by Italy 's Matteo Rabottini of the team , scoring almost double the number of points that his nearest rival in the standings accrued . Rabottini was the only Italian to feature on the podium , as for the first time since 1995 , no Italian riders finished in the top three overall , as 's Michele Scarponi -- the defending champion -- could only finish fourth overall .",
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King Kong was co-written by a person.
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"text": "King Kong (2005 film) King Kong is a 2005 epic monster adventure film co-written , produced , and directed by Peter Jackson . A remake of the 1933 film of the same name , the film stars Naomi Watts , Jack Black , Adrien Brody , and , through motion capture , Andy Serkis as the title character . Set in 1933 , King Kong tells the story of an ambitious filmmaker who coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to the mysterious Skull Island . There they encounter Kong , a legendary giant gorilla , whom they capture and take to New York City . Filming for King Kong took place in New Zealand from September 2004 to March 2005 . The project 's budget climbed from an initial $ 150 million to a then-record-breaking $ 207 million . It was released on December 14 , 2005 in Germany and on December 16 in the United States , and made an opening of $ 50.1 million . While it performed lower than expected , King Kong made domestic and worldwide grosses that eventually added up to $ 550 million , becoming the fourth-highest-grossing film in Universal Pictures history . It also generated $ 100 million in DVD sales upon its home video release . The film garnered positive reviews from critics and appeared on several top ten lists for 2005 . It was praised for its special effects , performances , sense of spectacle and comparison to the 1933 original . It won three Academy Awards for Best Sound Editing , Best Sound Mixing and Best Visual Effects .",
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"text": "King Kong Song `` King Kong Song '' ( originally `` Mr. Sex '' ) , written and composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus , is the name of a 1974 recording by Swedish pop group ABBA , included on their album Waterloo . In 1977 , the track was released as a single to coincide with the re-release of the movie King Kong , which charted at # 94 in Australia , where it had previously been the B-side to `` I 've Been Waiting for You '' . It received a substantial amount of unsolicited airplay in Sweden , even though by then three years and two albums had come and gone since its original 1974 conception . The song bears a resemblance to the style of the Beach Boys . In 1974 , the song competed in the Swedish radio chart show Tio i topp , where it stayed in the charts for four shows and peaked at # 4 . Also in Sweden , `` King Kong Song '' was the B-side to `` Honey , Honey '' .",
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"text": "Theippan Maung Wa Theippan Maung Wa ( သ ပ ပ မ င ဝ -LSB- θḛɪʔpàɴ màʊɴ wa̰ -RSB- 5 June 1899 -- 6 June 1942 ) was a Burmese writer , and one of the pioneers of the Hkit San literary movement . The movement searched for a new style and content in Burmese literature before the Second World War starting with Hkit san ponbyin ( Experimental Tales , 1934 , 1938 ) .",
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"text": "Avery Corman Avery Corman ( born November 28 , 1935 ) is an American novelist .",
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"text": "Peter George (author) Peter Bryan George ( 26 March 1924 -- 1 June 1966 ) was a British author , most famous for the 1958 Cold War thriller novel Red Alert , published initially with the title Two Hours To Doom with the pseudonym Peter Bryant . The book was the inspiration for Stanley Kubrick 's classic movie Dr. Strangelove or : How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb .",
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"text": "King Ink King Ink is a collection of poetry , lyrics , plays and writings by Australian musician and author Nick Cave . It was first published in the United Kingdom by Black Spring Press in 1988 .",
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"docid": "8ab65ef2fa913efea0db11765290e5d9",
"text": "Bruce Golden Bruce Edward Golden ( born December 3 , 1952 ) is an American writer of science fiction , a satirist , and a journalist .",
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"text": "Kongo Kong Steven Wilson ( born August 10 , 1979 ) is an American professional wrestler who wrestles under the ring name Kongo Kong .",
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"docid": "0782cd4fcb23274beb0b31091eff8df5",
"text": "Leung Man-tao Leung Man-tao ( pinyin : Liang Wendao , born 26 December 1970 ) is a Hong Kong writer , critic and host .",
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},
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"docid": "2faee56cc0f2f00746e2480467ccdf35",
"text": "Ty Pak Ty Pak ( born Tae-Yong Pak in 1938 ) is a writer and speaker on Korean/Asian American affairs and literature .",
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"docid": "9a64e74127f1eab4383b5c5dd705164e",
"text": "Rob Minkoff Robert R. `` Rob '' Minkoff ( born August 11 , 1962 ) is an American filmmaker . He is known for directing the double Academy Award -- winning animated feature The Lion King ( along with Roger Allers ) .",
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"docid": "c3437b834d1e4379dc1ec979939fcb0e",
"text": "Daniel Keys Moran Daniel Keys Moran ( born November 30 , 1962 ) , also known by his initials DKM , is an American computer programmer and science fiction writer .",
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"text": "Hsu Li-kong Hsu Li-kong ( ; born 1943 ) is a film producer most famous for co-producing the successful wuxia film Crouching Tiger , Hidden Dragon ( 2000 ) , which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture , a BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language as well as an Independent Spirit Award for Best Film . He also won the Golden Horse Award for the film Vive L'Amour ( 1994 ) .",
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"docid": "774ea0021e66f668add0709f90b9b412",
"text": "Koh Buck Song Koh Buck Song is the author and editor of more than 25 books . He works as a writer , editor and consultant in branding , communications strategy and corporate social responsibility in Singapore .",
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"docid": "a918a5a0eb940526b6a56a0fad7e3ed3",
"text": "Charles K. Eastman Charles Kemper Eastman ( September 18 , 1929 -- July 3 , 2009 ) was an American screenwriter and script doctor . He wrote the screenplay for the 1970 film Little Fauss and Big Halsy ; he wrote and directed The All-American Boy . Charles Eastman died from complications of heart disease in Culver City , California on July 3 , 2009 .",
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"text": "Richard Spence Richard Crighton Spence ( born 1957 ) is a British film director and writer . His works include The New Godzilla and Blind Justice . He is currently working at the COI as a consultant , and teaching video game taste in his spare time .",
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"text": "Crazy Kong For the album by Wild Willy Barrett , released the same year , see Krazy Kong . is an arcade game created by Falcon , released in 1981 and is similar to Nintendo 's Donkey Kong . Although commonly believed to be a bootleg version , the game was officially licensed for operation in Japan when Nintendo could n't keep up with demand at home ( even though Donkey Kong was still released in Japan ) , and is based on different hardware . The game retains all of the gameplay elements of Donkey Kong , but has all of the graphics redrawn and re-colorized . Crazy Kong is also known as Congorilla , Crazy Kong Part II , Donkey King , and Monkey Donkey . There are two versions of the original : Crazy Kong and Crazy Kong Part II . The differences between them are in minor cinematic artifacts and bugs , color palette choices and minor gameplay differences . Crazy Kong Part I shows no copyright or company name on the title screen . Crazy Kong ( parts I and II ) runs on modified Crazy Climber hardware . In addition there are other versions of the game that run on Scramble , Jeutel , Orca , and Alca hardware . The official versions of game came in two different stand up cabinets that featured a large and angry , rather than comic , ape embedded in the artwork . The cabinets were created by Zaccaria .",
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"text": "Indian English literature Indian English Literature ( IEL ) refers to the body of work by writers in India who write in the English language and whose native or co-native language could be one of the numerous languages of India . Its early history began with the works of R. K. Narayan , Mulk Raj Anand and Raja Rao who contributed to Indian fiction in the 1930s . It is also associated with the works of members of the Indian diaspora , such as V. S. Naipaul , Kiran Desai , Jhumpa Lahiri , Kovid Gupta , Agha Shahid Ali , Rohinton Mistry and Salman Rushdie , who are of Indian descent . It is frequently referred to as Indo-Anglian literature . ( Indo-Anglian is a specific term in the sole context of writing that should not be confused with Anglo-Indian ) . As a category , this production comes in the broader realm of postcolonial literature -- the production from previously colonised countries such as India .",
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"text": "Ken Hughes Kenneth Graham `` Ken '' Hughes ( 19 January 1922 -- 28 April 2001 ) was a British film director , writer and producer , who is best known as the co-writer and director of the 1968 children 's film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang .",
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"text": "Barry Wong Barry Wong ( 20 November 1946 -- 16 October 1991 ) , also known as Wong Ping-Yiu , was a Hong Kong screenwriter , film producer and actor . He was hailed as one of the most prolific screenwriters of Hong Kong cinema penning scripts for some of the top filmmakers and actors during the 1980s and early 1990s . Wong died from a heart attack on 16 October 1991 .",
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"text": "Kenneth Lonergan Kenneth Lonergan ( born October 16 , 1962 ) is an American playwright , screenwriter , and director . He is best known for writing Gangs of New York ( 2002 ) and for writing and directing Manchester by the Sea ( 2016 ) . He earned an Academy Award for Best Director nomination for Manchester by the Sea , and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for You Can Count on Me , Gangs of New York and Manchester by the Sea , winning the Oscar for the last at the 89th Academy Awards . He also won the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay for Manchester by the Sea at the 70th British Academy Film Awards .",
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Ben Whishaw was in Suffragette.
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"text": "Ben Whishaw Benjamin John `` Ben '' Whishaw ( born 14 October 1980 ) is an English actor . He is known for his stage role as Hamlet ; his roles in the television series Nathan Barley , Criminal Justice , The Hour and London Spy ; and film roles including Perfume : The Story of a Murderer ( 2006 ) , I 'm Not There ( 2007 ) , Bright Star ( 2009 ) , Brideshead Revisited ( 2008 ) , Cloud Atlas ( 2012 ) , The Lobster ( 2015 ) , Suffragette ( 2015 ) and The Danish Girl ( 2015 ) . He has also played the role of Q in the James Bond films starting with Skyfall ( 2012 ) , and was the voice of Paddington Bear in the 2014 film , Paddington .",
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"text": "Bonkers (2007 TV series) Bonkers is a UK television series written by Sally Wainwright and starring Liza Tarbuck . It was transmitted on ITV during 2007 . It was also released on DVD . This series is available on DVD , distributed by Acorn Media UK . In July 2007 , the playwright and actress Tricia Walsh-Smith filed a claim in the High Court for breach of copyright , claiming that the pilot episode was copied from her 1987 play , also called `` Bonkers '' .",
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"text": "My Little Chickadee My Little Chickadee is a 1940 American comedy-western film starring Mae West and W.C. Fields , and featuring Joseph Calleia , Ruth Donnelly , Margaret Hamilton , Donald Meek , Willard Robertson , Dick Foran , William B. Davidson , and Addison Richards . The film was released by Universal Studios . It was directed by Edward F. Cline . The original music was written by Ben Oakland ( song `` Willie of the Valley '' ) and Frank Skinner . West reportedly wrote the original screenplay , with Fields contributing one extended scene set in a bar . Universal decided to give the stars equal screenplay credit , perhaps to avoid the appearance of favoritism , but the move incensed West , who declined to re-team with Fields afterwards . The stars spoofed themselves and the Western genre , with West providing a series of her trademark double entendres .",
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"text": "Mary Barr Clay Mary Barr Clay ( October 2 , 1839 -- October 12 , 1924 ) was a leader of the American women 's suffrage movement . She also was known as Mary B. Clay and Mrs. J. Frank Herrick . The elder daughter of Cassius Marcellus Clay and his wife Mary Jane Warfield , Mary Barr Clay was born on October 2 , 1839 , in Lexington , Kentucky . Clay married John Francis `` Frank '' Herrick , of Cleveland , Ohio , on October 3 , 1866 . The couple had three sons : Cassius Clay Herrick ( July 17 , 1867 - March 1935 ) ; Francis Warfield ( February 9 , 1869 - May 16 , 1919 ) ; and , Green ( August 11 , 1872 - 1948 ? ) . They divorced in 1872 . She then dropped the Herrick name and took back her surname of Clay ; she changed the last names of her two youngest children to Clay also . In 1878 , Clay 's parents also divorced , leaving her mother Mary Jane Clay homeless after she had managed White Hall , the family estate , for 45 years . This inequality galvanized Clay into joining the women 's rights movement , and she soon brought her three younger sisters with her . Laura Clay , the youngest , also became very active in the movement . In May 1879 , Mary B. Clay went to St. Louis , Missouri to attend the tenth anniversary of the National Woman Suffrage Association . She soon became a Kentucky delegate for that organization , serving as a vice-president . She was already a Vice President for the American Woman Suffrage Association . There she met Susan B. Anthony and arranged for the suffrage leader to speak in Richmond , Kentucky . Returning home she organized the Fayette County Equal Suffrage Association in 1879 . The next year , she created the Madison County Equal Rights Association . While living in Ann Arbor , Michigan , to educate her two younger sons , she organized a suffrage club there . She became president pro tem of the convention in Flint for the Michigan State Suffrage Association.She also edited a column in the Ann Arbor `` Register and spoke before the senior law class of the University of Michigan on the `` Constitutional Right of Women to Vote . '' She submitted the Kentucky report in Volume 3 of the History of Woman Suffrage : 1876-1885 . Clay became the first Kentuckian to hold the office of president in a national woman 's organization when she was elected president of the American Woman Suffrage Association in 1883 . Mary B. Clay was also the first Kentucky woman to speak publicly on women 's rights . She corresponded with Susan B. Anthony , Lucy Stone , Alice Stone Blackwell and other leading suffragists . She is credited with drawing her younger sister Laura Clay into the women 's rights movement . The younger Clay became better known in history as a women 's rights advocate . Her public life pretty much ended in 1902 , as she dealt with ill health and family obligations . Clay died on October 12 , 1924 , and she is interred at Lexington Cemetery .",
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"text": "Threads Threads is a 1984 British television drama jointly produced by the BBC , Nine Network and Western-World Television Inc. . Written by Barry Hines and directed by Mick Jackson , it is a docudrama account of nuclear war and its effects on the city of Sheffield in Northern England . The plot centres on two families as a confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union erupts . As the nuclear exchange between NATO and the Warsaw Pact begins , the film depicts the medical , economic , social and environmental consequences of nuclear war . Shot on a budget of # 250,000 -- 350,000 , the film was the first of its kind to depict a nuclear winter . Certain reviewers nominated Threads as the `` film which comes closest to representing the full horror of nuclear war and its aftermath , as well as the catastrophic impact that the event would have on human culture '' . It has been compared to the earlier programme The War Game produced in Britain in the 1960s and its contemporary The Day After , a 1983 ABC television film depicting a similar scenario in the United States . It was nominated for seven BAFTA awards in 1985 and won for Best Single Drama , Best Design , Best Film Cameraman and Best Film Editor .",
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"text": "Elizabeth Lyle Saxon Elizabeth Lyle Saxon ( 1832 -- 1915 ) was a writer and a late 19th and early 20th century advocate of women 's rights . She reached national recognition as one of the key pioneer suffragettes of the South , making numerous appeals to the federal government to recognize women 's right to vote .",
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"text": "Gandhi (film) Gandhi is a 1982 British-Indian epic biographical drama film which dramatises the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi , the leader of India 's non-violent , non-cooperative independence movement against the United Kingdom 's rule of the country during the 20th century . Gandhi was written by John Briley and produced and directed by Richard Attenborough . It stars Ben Kingsley in the title role . The film covers Gandhi 's life from a defining moment in 1893 , as he is thrown off a South African train for being in a whites-only compartment , and concludes with his assassination and funeral in 1948 . Although a practising Hindu , Gandhi 's embracing of other faiths , particularly Christianity and Islam , is also depicted . Gandhi was released in India on 30 November 1982 , in the United Kingdom on 3 December , and in the United States on 10 December . It was nominated for Academy Awards in eleven categories , winning eight , including Best Picture and Best Director for Attenborough , Best Actor for Ben Kingsley , and Best Original Screenplay for Briley . The film was screened retrospective on 12 August 2016 as the Opening Film at the Independence Day Film Festival jointly presented by the Indian Directorate of Film Festivals and Ministry of Defense , commemorating 70th Indian Independence Day . The screenplay of Gandhi is available as a published book .",
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"text": "Pride and Prejudice (1958 TV series) Pride and Prejudice is a 1958 British television adaptation of the novel of the same name , which aired on the BBC . Cast included Alan Badel , Pamela Binns , Jane Downs , Susan Lyall Grant , Marian Spencer , Vivienne Martin , Hugh Sinclair , William Squire , Joan Carol , Jeanne Elvin , Colin Jeavons , Barbara New , and Greta Watson . Six half-hour episodes were produced , presumably aired live ( since that was usually the case with BBC drama of the era ) , and telerecorded for overseas broadcast . All six episodes are believed to be lost . The designer was Stephen Bundy , adaptation by Cedric Wallis and the producer was Barbara Burnham .",
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"text": "Henry W. Lee Henry W. Lee , often known as H. W. Lee ( 10 July 1865 -- 5 March 1932 ) was a prominent British socialist . Born in London , Lee worked in the printing industry , then joined the Social Democratic Federation ( SDF ) soon after its foundation . He became the full-time Assistant Secretary of the party in 1885 and soon after became its General Secretary . He held this position until the organisation dissolved itself into the new British Socialist Party . Again appointed the Secretary , he held the post for only two years , in 1913 taking over from Harry Quelch as editor of Justice . Lee supported British involvement World War I , alongside such prominent party members as H. M. Hyndman and Will Thorne . However , this proved to be a minority position in the party , and Lee was a member of the right-wing split of 1916 which founded the National Socialist Party . This group opposed the October Revolution , and Lee wrote a pamphlet entitled `` Bolshevism : A Curse and Danger to the Workers '' . Lee stepped down from his editorial post in 1923 , but remained on the national executive of the associated group , now again known as the `` Social Democratic Federation '' . He spent his last years working at the headquarters of the Trades Union Congress . In 1935 , Lee 's Social-Democracy in Britain , a history of the movement to date , was published .",
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"text": "William David Upshaw William David Upshaw ( October 15 , 1866 -- November 21 , 1952 ) served eight years in Congress ( 1919 -- 1927 ) , where he was such a strong proponent of the temperance movement that he became known as the `` driest of the drys . '' . He was born on October 15 , 1866 and served as vice-president of the Georgia Anti-Saloon League in 1906 and played a major role in passage of statewide prohibition in that state in 1907 , making it the first dry state in the South . The defense of prohibition was a major factor in the establishment of the second Ku Klux Klan ( `` Klan of the 1920s '' ) in 1915 . However , Upshaw was not sympathetic with the Klan , and , on one occasion , ran against a Klan-supported candidate for public office . Known as the `` Billy Sunday of Congress , '' Upshaw was supported politically by the most powerful names in Southern Protestantism , including evangelist Bob Jones , Sr. , the founder of what eventually became Bob Jones University . Upshaw served as a member of the Board of Trustees from the founding of Bob Jones College in Lynn Haven , Florida in 1927 until he was dropped from the Board in 1932 because of failure to attend the annual Board meetings or file his voting proxies . ( See William David Upshaw Correspondence file , Bob Jones University Archives , Mack Library . ) In 1932 , he was the Prohibition Party candidate for the President of the United States with Frank S. Regan as his running mate . The ticket came in fifth , losing to Franklin D. Roosevelt ( who favored repeal of prohibition ) , incumbent Republican President Herbert Hoover , Socialist candidate Norman Thomas , and Communist candidate William Z. Foster . For the remainder of his life he was a strong supporter of the prohibition of alcoholic beverages . In February 1951 at the age of 84 Upshaw claimed he was supernaturally and miraculously healed after being crippled for 66 years in a William Branham Healing Service . He died on November 21 , 1952 .",
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"text": "Winifred Horrabin Winifred Horrabin , née Batho ( 1887-1971 ) , was a British socialist activist and journalist . She was born in Sheffield , South Yorkshire , on 9 August 1887 , daughter of Arthur John Batho , a postal telegraph clerk , and his wife Lilian , née Outram . She was the fourth of six children , three of whom died in infancy . The family were members of The Wicker Congregational Church . Her father died in May 1891 , in Graaff-Reinet , South Africa , where he was seeking treatment for his tuberculosis . Winifred began attending the Sheffield School of Art in 1907 , where she met her future husband , the political activist , cartographer and cartoonist Frank Horrabin . She had a political awakening while a student , influenced by the South African socialist and feminist Olive Schreiner . She joined the Women 's Social and Political Union , a militant group campaigning for women 's suffrage led by Emmeline Pankhurst , and in 1909 disrupted a speech by Winston Churchill with the suffragette cry `` Votes for women ! '' She and Horrabin married on 11 August 1911 , and they moved to London the same year . In 1912 she delivered a paper , `` Is Woman 's Place the Home ? '' , to the Fabian Society , arguing that the liberation of women from economic slavery depended on the destruction of private property . She and her husband were involved in the Central Labour College , and in 1913 Winifred set up a Women 's League to focus on the education of female workers . In 1915 , inspired by the art of William Morris , she became a guild socialist . She was honorary secretary of The Plebs ' League , and contributed to The Plebs , the League 's journal , which her husband edited . She became a founder member of the Communist Party of Great Britain in 1920 . She and her husband collaborated on a book , Working Class Education , published in 1924 . In 1926 she travelled to the Soviet Union , where she met N. K. Krupskaya and visited Lenin 's tomb . Her trip appears to have been organised by the Society for Cultural Relations with the USSR . She also visited Poland and witnessed a mass trial of political dissidents . In 1932 her brother Harold died from wounds sustained in the First World War , and she made an anti-war speech to the National Conference of Labour Women , arguing that the working classes should reject employment in munitions factories , even if it meant starvation . The Horrabins were involved in setting up the Socialist League , a left-wing faction within the Labour Party led by Stafford Cripps , in 1932 , and it was Winifred who named it , after the original Socialist League , founded by William Morris . It took anti-war , anti-fascist and pro-nationalisation positions , but only lasted until 1937 , when the Labour Party declared that membership was incompatible with membership of the Party . She began reviewing books and films for Tribune in 1937 , continuing to do so until 1948 . She also wrote for the political magazine Time and Tide and had a weekly column in the Manchester Evening News from 1944 under the pseudonym Freda Wynne . In 1938 her mother died , and she was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst , undergoing a hysterectomy the following year . Her husband , who had been having a long-term affair with his secretary , Margaret McWilliams , asked for a separation in 1942 and they divorced in 1947 . In her later years she compiled a collection of autobiographical essays , The Summer of a Dormouse , and wrote a novel , After Which War ? , but did not publish them . Other unpublished works included a play , Victorian Love Story : Beloved Good , about Thomas Carlyle and his wife Jane , and a biography of Olive Schreiner . She died at her home in Dorking , Surrey , on 24 June 1971 , and was cremated at Randall 's Park crematorium , Leatherhead , on 30 June . Her papers are held by the University of Hull .",
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"text": "The Woman in the Hall The Woman in the Hall is a 1947 British drama film , directed by Jack Lee , with a screenplay by Jack Lee , Ian Dalrymple and Gladys Bronwyn Stern , from Stern 's novel . It was released in 1947 . `` A studio bound melodrama , it seems atypical of Lee 's later films , but the struggles of an individual to achieve a goal and through that struggle develop into a better person was a recurrent theme . '' The film features the screen debut of future television star Susan Hampshire .",
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"text": "Mary Ann M'Clintock Mary Ann M'Clintock is best known for her role in the formation of the women 's suffrage movement , as well as abolitionism . She was married to Thomas M'Clintock and they were both invested in their Quaker backgrounds , and social reform . Thomas provided for their four daughters and their son by working as a druggist and minister . From the beginning of their marriage in 1820 the lived in Philadelphia until 1836 when they moved to Waterloo , NY . By 1833 Marry Ann was very active in the anti-slavery movements in Philadelphia and was one of the founding members of the anti-slavery society . She worked closely with abolitionist Lucretia Mott . Once moved to Waterloo , Mary Ann took a more active role in the women 's suffragist movement . Mary Ann had a hand in organizing the Seneca Falls Convention , held in July 1848 . She and her daughters Elizabeth and Mary Ann also attended the convention and signed the declaration of sentiments . The base of the convention was to present the Declaration of Sentiments , this document drafted by women such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott at the kitchen table of Mary Ann M'Clintock and outlines equal opportunities among men and women . The Declaration of Sentiments was modeled after the Declaration of Independence and was the fuel that started the fire that was the suffragist movement which lasted until 1920 . However , Mary Ann never got to vote . In 1856 She retired back to Philadelphia and died in 1884 at the age of 84 .",
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"text": "Campaign for the Feminine Woman The Campaign for the Feminine Woman ( CFW ) was an organisation in Edwardian England , opposing suffrage for women . In November 1978 , an organisation of the same name was re-established in the United Kingdom by David Stayt . In February 1985 , it was renamed Concern for Family and Womanhood , but retained `` Campaign for the Feminine Woman '' as a subtitle . A Christian-based organisation , it campaigned for traditional gender differences and roles to be re-established , supported wives remaining at home to look after the household and the children and submitting to their husband as the head of the household , and opposed married women obtaining jobs ( claiming these would be better given to unemployed men ) or any women working in jobs such as the armed forces or frontline policing . It also considered it `` fundamentally unnatural to put women over men '' and therefore considered women should not be in managerial roles or positions of power in the country . It opposed feminism , abortion , promiscuity , and homosexuality , which it considered could be `` cured '' .",
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"text": "Cicely Hale Cicely Hale ( 1884 -- 1981 ) was an English suffragette , health visitor , and author . In 1908 , having been inspired by hearing Christabel Pankhurst and Emmeline Pankhurst speak , she became an assistant to Mary Howe in the information department at the Women 's Social and Political Union headquarters . While there she offered a news-cutting and research service , and in 1912 she became in charge of the department . She also typeset The Suffragette ( eventually renamed The Britannia ) until 1916 , when her father retired and she was thus left without a home or an allowance . She then trained as a health visitor , as well as obtaining training for the certificate of the Central Midwives ' Board . She eventually became health visitor superintendent of the Salisbury Street clinic , holding the job for sixteen years . For nine years she wrote a weekly column about babies for the Woman 's Own magazine . She also wrote the book Can I Help you with Baby ? , which had three editions . In 1947 she met Mary Cuningham Chater , who was the music adviser to the Girl Guides Association , and she herself subsequently became division secretary to the Arun Valley Guides , as well as helping to assemble the International Song Books , running a Brownie group , and acting as camp nurse for three summers . She published her memoir in 1975 , and after that spoke on the radio , in schools , and on television as one of a few living suffragettes . She lived with policewoman Ann Campbell for twenty years . Ann died in 1941 , and Cicely later lived in Mary Cuningham Chater 's home from 1950 to 1965 , after which they obtained homes next to each other .",
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"text": "Ishia Bennison Ishia Bennison is a British actress , best known for her television appearances , although she is also a veteran stage actress . Bennison is originally from Hull in Yorkshire .",
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"text": "Mary Elizabeth Phillips (suffragette) Mary Elizabeth Phillips ( 15 July 1880 - 21 June 1969 ) was a suffragette , feminist and socialist .",
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"text": "Fawcett Society The Fawcett Society is an organisation in the United Kingdom that campaigns for women 's rights . The organisation 's roots date back to 1866 , when Millicent Garrett Fawcett dedicated her life to the peaceful campaign for women 's suffrage . It is a charity registered with the Charity Commission and has a membership of around 3,000 alongside some high-profile supporters such as Jenni Murray , Bill Bailey , Kate Mosse , Josie Long and Patrick Stewart . The organisation states that it campaigns on `` women 's representation in politics and public life ; pay , pensions and poverty ; valuing caring work ; and the treatment of women in the justice system '' . It uses `` independent research and evidence to better understand key issues and generate media coverage , reports and briefings that both increase awareness and put pressure on powerful policy and decision makers to act . '' There are autonomous , self managed , regional Fawcett Society groups which work in their local areas , from East London to Bristol to safeguard the rights of women . The library and archives of the Society , formerly the Fawcett Library , are now part of the Women 's Library at the British Library of Political and Economic Science , the main library of the London School of Economics and Political Science .",
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"text": "Thirty-Minute Theatre Thirty-Minute Theatre is an anthology drama series of short plays shown on BBC Television between 1965 and 1973 , which was used in part at least as a training ground for new writers , on account of its short running length , and which therefore attracted many writers who later became well known . It was initially produced by Graeme MacDonald . Thirty-Minute Theatre began on BBC2 in 1965 with an adaptation of the black comedy Parson 's Pleasure ( author , Roald Dahl ) . Dennis Potter contributed Emergency -- Ward 9 ( 1966 ) , which he partially recycled in the much later The Singing Detective ( 1986 ) . In 1967 BBC2 launched the UK 's first colour service , with the consequence that Thirty-Minute Theatre became the first drama series in the country to be shown in colour . As well as single plays , the series showed several linked collections of plays , including a group of four plays by John Mortimer named after areas of London in 1972 , two three-part Inspector Waugh series starring Clive Swift in the title role , and a trilogy of plays by Jean Benedetti , broadcast in 1969 , focusing on infamous historical figures such as Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin . Other plays were broadcast by writers like Charlotte and Denis Plimmer ( The Chequers Manoeuvre , 1968 ) , David Rudkin ( Bypass , 1972 , and Atrocity , 1973 ) and Jack Rosenthal ( And For my Next Trick , 1972 ) . Thirty-Minute Theatre was cancelled in August 1973 . Second City Firsts , also of 30 minutes duration , fulfilled much the same role .",
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"text": "Mrs. Harris Mrs. Harris is a 2005 American-British drama film written and directed by Phyllis Nagy . The teleplay , based on the book Very Much a Lady by Shana Alexander , focuses on the tempestuous relationship between Herman Tarnower , noted cardiologist and author of the New York Times bestseller The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet , and headmistress Jean Harris . Produced by Killer Films , Number 9 Films , and John Wells for HBO Films , it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 16 , 2005 , before its broadcast on HBO on February 25 , 2006 . The film stars Annette Bening as Jean Harris , Ben Kingsley as Herman Tarnower , Cloris Leachman as Tarnower 's sister , and Chloë Sevigny as his secretary and lover . The film also features a cameo performance by Ellen Burstyn as one of Tarnower 's previous girlfriends ; Burstyn played Jean Harris in the made-for-television movie , The People vs. Jean Harris ( 1981 ) .",
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"text": "Susan B. Anthony Susan Brownell Anthony ( February 15 , 1820 -- March 13 , 1906 ) was an American social reformer and women 's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women 's suffrage movement . Born into a Quaker family committed to social equality , she collected anti-slavery petitions at the age of 17 . In 1856 , she became the New York state agent for the American Anti-Slavery Society . In 1851 , she met Elizabeth Cady Stanton , who became her lifelong friend and co-worker in social reform activities , primarily in the field of women 's rights . In 1852 , they founded the New York Women 's State Temperance Society after Anthony was prevented from speaking at a temperance conference because she was female . In 1863 , they founded the Women 's Loyal National League , which conducted the largest petition drive in United States history up to that time , collecting nearly 400,000 signatures in support of the abolition of slavery . In 1866 , they initiated the American Equal Rights Association , which campaigned for equal rights for both women and African Americans . In 1868 , they began publishing a women 's rights newspaper called The Revolution . In 1869 , they founded the National Woman Suffrage Association as part of a split in the women 's movement . In 1890 , the split was formally healed when their organization merged with the rival American Woman Suffrage Association to form the National American Woman Suffrage Association , with Anthony as its key force . In 1876 , Anthony and Stanton began working with Matilda Joslyn Gage on what eventually grew into the six-volume History of Woman Suffrage . The interests of Anthony and Stanton diverged somewhat in later years , but the two remained close friends . In 1872 , Anthony was arrested for voting in her hometown of Rochester , New York , and convicted in a widely publicized trial . Although she refused to pay the fine , the authorities declined to take further action . In 1878 , Anthony and Stanton arranged for Congress to be presented with an amendment giving women the right to vote . Popularly known as the Anthony Amendment and introduced by Sen. Aaron A. Sargent ( R-CA ) , it became the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920 . Anthony traveled extensively in support of women 's suffrage , giving as many as 75 to 100 speeches per year and working on many state campaigns . She worked internationally for women 's rights , playing a key role in creating the International Council of Women , which is still active . She also helped to bring about the World 's Congress of Representative Women at the World 's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 . When she first began campaigning for women 's rights , Anthony was harshly ridiculed and accused of trying to destroy the institution of marriage . Public perception of her changed radically during her lifetime , however . Her 80th birthday was celebrated in the White House at the invitation of President William McKinley . She became the first actual woman to be depicted on U.S. coinage when her portrait appeared on the 1979 dollar coin .",
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"text": "Silicon Valley Silicon Valley is a nickname for the southern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area , in the northern part of the U.S. state of California . The `` valley '' in its name refers to the Santa Clara Valley in Santa Clara County , which includes the city of San Jose and surrounding cities and towns , where the region has been traditionally centered . The region has expanded to include the southern half of the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County , and southern portions of the East Bay in Alameda County . The word `` silicon '' originally referred to the large number of silicon chip innovators and manufacturers in the region , but the area is now the home to many of the world 's largest high-tech corporations , including the headquarters of 39 businesses in the Fortune 1000 , and thousands of startup companies . Silicon Valley also accounts for one-third of all of the venture capital investment in the United States , which has helped it to become a leading hub and startup ecosystem for high-tech innovation and scientific development . It was in the Valley that the silicon-based integrated circuit , the microprocessor , and the microcomputer , among other key technologies , were developed . As of 2013 , the region employed about a quarter of a million information technology workers . As more high-tech companies were established across the Santa Clara Valley , and then north towards the Bay Area 's two other major cities , San Francisco and Oakland , the `` Silicon Valley '' name eventually came to refer to all high-tech businesses in the region . The term is now generally used as a synecdoche for the American high-technology economic sector . The name also became a global synonym for leading high-tech research and enterprises , and thus inspired similar named locations , as well as research parks and technology centers with a comparable structure all around the world .",
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"text": "Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers ( KPCB ) is an American venture capital firm located on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park in Silicon Valley . Specializing in investments in incubation , early stage and growth companies , since its founding in 1972 the firm has backed entrepreneurs in around 500 ventures , including AOL , Amazon.com , Compaq , Electronic Arts , Google , Netscape , Sun Microsystems , Nest , Snap , AppDynamics , and Twitter . Kleiner Perkins focuses its global investments in practice areas including technology and life sciences . The Wall Street Journal and other publications have called it one of the `` largest and most established '' venture capital firms and Dealbook named it `` one of Silicon Valley 's top venture capital providers . '' In addition to its Menlo Park headquarters , the company has offices in San Francisco and Shanghai , China .",
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"text": "Fairchild Systems Fairchild Systems was a United States defense contractor which is now part of BAE Systems Electronics , Intelligence & Support . A descendant of Fairchild Camera and Instrument , the San Francisco Chronicle described Fairchild Systems as `` one of the legendary names of Silicon Valley '' and that in `` the late 1960s , -LSB- its -RSB- Bay Area operations were the training ground for the engineers who went on to found Intel and other top semiconductor companies . ''",
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"text": "Esri Esri ( -LSB- ˈɛzriː -RSB- , a.k.a. Environmental Systems Research Institute ) is an international supplier of geographic information system ( GIS ) software , web GIS and geodatabase management applications . The company is headquartered in Redlands , California . The company was founded as Environmental Systems Research Institute in 1969 as a land-use consulting firm . Esri products ( particularly ArcGIS Desktop ) have 40.7 % of the global market share . In 2014 , Esri had approximately a 43 percent share of the GIS software market worldwide , more than any other vendor . The company has 10 regional offices in the U.S. and a network of 80 + international distributors , with about a million users in 200 countries . The firm has 3,200 employees in the U.S. , and is still privately held by the founders . In 2006 , revenues were about $ 660 million . In a 2016 Investor 's Business Daily article , Esri 's annual revenues were indicated to be $ 1.1 Billion , from 300,000 customers ( $ 4000/customer/year ) . The company hosts an annual International User 's Conference , which was first held on the Redlands campus in 1981 with 16 attendees . The User 's Conference has been held in San Diego at the San Diego Convention Center since 1997 . An estimated 15,000 users from 131 countries attended in 2012 .",
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"text": "Metro Silicon Valley Metro is a free weekly newspaper published by the San Jose , California , based Metro Newspapers . Also known as Metro Silicon Valley , the paper serves the greater Silicon Valley area . In addition to print form , Metro can be downloaded , in PDF format , for free from the publisher 's website . Metro also keeps tabs on local politics and the `` chattering '' class of San Jose through its weekly column , The Fly . The newspaper has been published since 1985 and is one of the remaining owner-operated publications in the alternative press . Its principal distribution area encompasses the cities of San Jose , Los Gatos , Campbell , Saratoga , Santa Clara , Sunnyvale , Cupertino , Milpitas , Mountain View , Los Altos and Palo Alto .",
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"text": "Sales engineering Sales engineering is a hybrid of sales and engineering that exists in industrial and commercial markets . Buying decisions in these markets are made differently than those in many consumer contexts , being based more on technical information and rational analysis and less on style , fashion , or impulse . Therefore , selling in these markets can not depend on consumer-type sales methods alone , and instead it relies heavily on technical information and problem-solving to convince buyers that they should spend money on the seller 's products or services , in order to meet a business need ( that is , to satisfy a business case ) . A sales engineer is thus both `` a salesperson that understands and can apply engineering '' and `` an engineer that understands how to sell engineered systems '' . They thus not only sell but also provide advice and support . They provide this service to various internal or external customers , and they may work for a manufacturer ( servicing its industrial-account/business-to-business customers ) , for a distributor ( which in turn services the industrial-account/business-to-business customers ) , or for a third party such as an engineering consultancy or a systems integrator . Sales Engineers are a critical sales team member in many companies and industries around the world . They are more than just technical experts in their respective industries . Highly successful sales engineers must build and maintain parallel expertise in `` soft skill '' disciplines such as business acumen , presentation skills , building customer relationships , developing an engagement strategy , and having a thorough understanding of the targeted industry . Many companies have difficulty finding people who possess these qualities , plus have extensive technical knowledge . The essence of the sales engineering role can be called by various names . Which name is most apt can even depend on which industry it is used in . Some common job titles that involve the essence of sales engineering include Sales Engineer , Solutions Engineer , Systems Engineer , Customer Engineer , ( pre-sales ) consultant , Technical Account Manager ; Applications Engineer or Field Applications Engineer , and others . The term systems engineering has various shades of meaning , however , as it is often more or less synonymous with industrial engineering ; but in any market economy , industrial engineers will often end up providing some sales engineering as a necessary portion of their work . Service technicians in industrial fields may also find that their work challenges them to provide some sales engineering , to whatever extent they are capable of providing it , because they interface with customers having problems with equipment ( or lacking the right equipment ) and seeking solutions ( anywhere from diagnosis and repair , to identifying entirely different systems that could be used instead ) .",
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"text": "Global workforce Global workforce refers to the international labor pool of workers , including those employed by multinational companies and connected through a global system of networking and production , immigrant workers , transient migrant workers , telecommuting workers , those in export-oriented employment , contingent work or other precarious employment . As of 2012 , the global labor pool consisted of approximately 3 billion workers , around 200 million unemployed .",
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"text": "File system In computing , a file system or filesystem is used to control how data is stored and retrieved . Without a file system , information placed in a storage medium would be one large body of data with no way to tell where one piece of information stops and the next begins . By separating the data into pieces and giving each piece a name , the information is easily isolated and identified . Taking its name from the way paper-based information systems are named , each group of data is called a `` file '' . The structure and logic rules used to manage the groups of information and their names is called a `` file system '' . There are many different kinds of file systems . Each one has different structure and logic , properties of speed , flexibility , security , size and more . Some file systems have been designed to be used for specific applications . For example , the ISO 9660 file system is designed specifically for optical discs . File systems can be used on numerous different types of storage devices that use different kinds of media . The most common storage device in use today is a hard disk drive . Other kinds of media that are used include flash memory , magnetic tapes , and optical discs . In some cases , such as with tmpfs , the computer 's main memory ( random-access memory , RAM ) is used to create a temporary file system for short-term use . Some file systems are used on local data storage devices ; others provide file access via a network protocol ( for example , NFS , SMB , or 9P clients ) . Some file systems are `` virtual '' , meaning that the supplied `` files '' ( called virtual files ) are computed on request ( e.g. procfs ) or are merely a mapping into a different file system used as a backing store . The file system manages access to both the content of files and the metadata about those files . It is responsible for arranging storage space ; reliability , efficiency , and tuning with regard to the physical storage medium are important design considerations .",
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"text": "Integrated circuit layout Integrated circuit layout , also known IC layout , IC mask layout , or mask design , is the representation of an integrated circuit in terms of planar geometric shapes which correspond to the patterns of metal , oxide , or semiconductor layers that make up the components of the integrated circuit . When using a standard process -- where the interaction of the many chemical , thermal , and photographic variables is known and carefully controlled -- the behaviour of the final integrated circuit depends largely on the positions and interconnections of the geometric shapes . Using a computer-aided layout tool , the layout engineer -- or layout technician -- places and connects all of the components that make up the chip such that they meet certain criteria -- typically : performance , size , density , and manufacturability . This practice is often subdivided between two primary layout disciplines : Analog and digital . The generated layout must pass a series of checks in a process known as physical verification . The most common checks in this verification process are design rule checking ( DRC ) , layout versus schematic ( LVS ) , parasitic extraction , antenna rule checking , and electrical rule checking ( ERC ) . When all verification is complete , the data is translated into an industry-standard format , typically GDSII , and sent to a semiconductor foundry . The process of sending this data to the foundry is called tapeout because the data used to be shipped out on a magnetic tape . The foundry converts the data into another format and uses it to generate the photomasks used in a photolithographic process of semiconductor device fabrication . In the earlier , simpler , days of IC design , layout was done by hand using opaque tapes and films , much like the early days of printed circuit board ( PCB ) design . Modern IC layout is done with the aid of IC layout editor software , mostly automatically using EDA tools , including place and route tools or schematic-driven layout tools . The manual operation of choosing and positioning the geometric shapes is informally known as `` polygon pushing '' .",
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"text": "HP Time-Shared BASIC HP Time-Shared BASIC ( HP TSB ) is an interpreter software system that was sold by the Hewlett-Packard Company in the late 1960s and 1970s , based on their HP 2100 line of minicomputers . The system implements a dialect of the BASIC programming language and a rudimentary user account and program library system . The software was also known by its versioned name , tied to the hardware version on which it ran , such as HP 2000C Time-Shared BASIC and the operating system came in different varieties -- 2000A , 2000B , 2000C , High-Speed 2000C , 2000E , 2000F , and 2000/Access . The system is historically notable as the platform that released the first public versions of the game Star Trek . Except for the 2000A and 2000E systems , the system is implemented using a dual-processor architecture . One fully configured HP 2100-series processor is used for execution of most of the system code and all of the user code and a second , smaller HP 2100-series processor is used to handle the RS-232 serial lines through which the time-sharing users connected . Depending on the hardware configuration , the system supports up to 16 or up to 32 simultaneous remote users . The usual terminal for a TSB system was a Teletype Model 33 ASR and connected directly to the I/O processor or through a modem or acoustic coupler . Account names are a combination of one alphabetic character , followed by three decimal digits , e.g. , B001 . Privileged accounts started with the letter `` A '' and had some additional command and program storage capabilities . The superuser account is A000 . This scheme allows up to 26,000 user accounts . ( In the offshoot system created by BTI Computer Systems accounts beginning with '' @ '' were superuser accounts . ) During execution , user programs are swapped to fixed-head drum memory . When not executing , user programs are stored on moving-head cartridge - or pack-loaded disk storage . Privileged users can also store programs on the much-faster drum . The hard drive was backed up to magnetic tape . Program and file names consist of a mix of up to six alphabetic characters ( A-Z ) and numbers ( 0-9 ) . Programs are stored in a tokenized format , using the SAVE command . They can also be stored in a semi-compiled format , using the CSAVE command , which allows them to start quicker . Since the system was closely tied to the use of commonly available teleprinters , line endings in files consisted of the carriage return character ( ASCII CR , 0D hexadecimal ) , followed by the linefeed character ( ASCII LF , 0A hexadecimal ) . The language is a fairly standard implementation of BASIC , providing an integrated editing and runtime environment . Statements are analyzed for correct syntax as they are entered and then stored in tokenized form . Each BASIC statement has to be on a uniquely numbered line , e.g. , 10 PRINT `` HELLO WORLD '' and can only contain one statement , although multiple variable assignments are allowed , e.g. , 20 LET A = B = C = 42 ( use of the word `` LET '' was optional ) . Line numbers are mandatory and statements are automatically placed in ascending numeric sequence . In the earliest version ( 2000A ) , the language supported the following features . Later versions added many more features . Unconditional program flow-control via GOTO statements , and subroutines via the GOSUB and RETURN statements Conditional flow-control via IF/THEN statement and simple variable-based block loop FOR and NEXT statements Calculated flow-control via the GOTO/OF and GOSUB/OF statements In-code data storage via DATA , READ , and RESTORE statements Input from and output to the user or a disc file via INPUT , READ # , PRINT , PRINT # , and IF END # statements Numeric variables of the form `` A '' or `` An '' ( where A is a single letter and n a single , optional digit ) stored as 32-bit floating-point numbers String variables of the form `` A$ '' ( where A is a single letter ) , storing from 0 to 72 characters One - or two-dimensional matrix ( array ) variables of the form `` A -LSB- x -RSB- '' or `` A -LSB- x , y -RSB- '' Matrix operations via statements ( MAT READ , MAT INPUT , MAT PRINT , MAT =) and operations ( + , - , * , ZER , CON , IDN , INV , TRN ) Boolean operators ( AND , OR , NOT ) and relational operators ( < , < = , = , # , < > , > = , and > ) Built-in mathematical functions including trigonometric ( SIN , COS , TAN , ATN ) , logarithms ( LOG , EXP ) , square root ( SQR ) , random number generator ( RND ) , others ( ABS , INT , SGN , MIN , MAX ) , and user-defined functions Punched tape operations using Teletype Model 33 electromechanical teleprinter remote terminals Substrings within strings are accessed using a substring notation : `` A$ ( L , R ) '' or `` A$ -LSB- L , R -RSB- '' , where the substring begins with the leftmost character specified by the index L and continues to the rightmost character specified by the index R , `` A$ -LSB- L -RSB- '' where the substring starts at the leftmost character specified by the index L and continues to the end of the string . ( TSB accepts or -LSB- -RSB- interchangeably . ) This is in sharp contrast to some later microcomputer BASICs that use functions such as LEFT$ , MID$ , and RIGHT$ to access substrings , although ANSI BASIC continues to use a similar substring syntax to that introduced by Hewlett-Packard . HP 's notation can also be used on the destination side of a LET or INPUT statement to modify part of an existing string value , for example 100 A$ -LSB- 3,5 -RSB- = `` XYZ '' or 120 B$ -LSB- 3 -RSB- = `` CHANGE ALL BUT FIRST TWO CHARS '' , which can not be done with early implementations of LEFT/MID/RIGHT $ . Array and substring indices start with 1 . Boolean and relational operators can be used in any mathematical expression ( giving 0 for false or 1 for true ) , which was unusual for BASIC languages of that time , but became very popular in languages like C. Differences from Dartmouth BASIC included the use of square brackets for arrays and # for < > .",
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"text": "Semiconductor industry The semiconductor industry is the aggregate collection of companies engaged in the design and fabrication of semiconductor devices . It formed around 1960 , once the fabrication of semiconductors became a viable business . It has since grown to be a $ 335.2 billion industry in 2015 .",
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"text": "USens uSens , Inc. is a Silicon Valley start-up founded in 2013 in San Jose , California . The core team includes researchers and developers of advanced user interaction technologies , including gesture recognition , position tracking and 3D Human -- computer interaction ( HCI ) system design . Since December 2014 , uSens has been focused on creating interactive virtual reality products , including its consumer-level wireless , interactive VR/AR head-mounted display system , Impression Pi . uSens has its corporate headquarters in San Jose , California , with additional offices in China in Beijing , Hangzhou , and Shenzhen .",
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"text": "Information Age The Information Age ( also known as the Computer Age , Digital Age , or New Media Age ) is a period in human history characterized by the shift from traditional industry that the Industrial Revolution brought through industrialization , to an economy based on information computerization . The onset of the Information Age is associated with the Digital Revolution , just as the Industrial Revolution marked the onset of the Industrial Age . The definition of what digital means ( or what information means ) continues to change over time as new technologies , user devices , methods of interaction with other humans and devices enter the domain of research , development and market launch . During the Information Age , the phenomenon is that the digital industry creates a knowledge-based society surrounded by a high-tech global economy that spans over its influence on how the manufacturing throughout and the service sector operate in an efficient and convenient way . In a commercialized society , the information industry is able to allow individuals to explore their personalized needs , therefore simplifying the procedure of making decisions for transactions and significantly lowering costs for both the producers and buyers . This is accepted overwhelmingly by participants throughout the entire economic activities for efficacy purposes , and new economic incentives would then be indigenously encouraged , such as the knowledge economy . The Information Age formed by capitalizing on computer microminiaturization advances . This evolution of technology in daily life and social organization has led to the fact that the modernization of information and communication processes has become the driving force of social evolution .",
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"text": "Social shaping of technology According to Robin A. Williams and David Edge ( 1996 ) , `` Central to social shaping of technology ( SST ) is the concept that there are choices ' ( though not necessarily conscious choices ) inherent in both the design of individual artifacts and systems , and in the direction or trajectory of innovation programs . '' If technology does not emerge from the unfolding of a predetermined logic or a single determinant , then innovation is a ` garden of forking paths ' . Different routes are available , potentially leading to different technological outcomes . Significantly , these choices could have differing implications for society and for particular social groups . SST is one of the models of the technology : society relationship which emerged in the 1980s with MacKenzie and Wajcman 's influential 1985 collection , alongside Pinch and Bijker 's social construction of technology framework and Callon and Latour 's actor-network theory . These have a common feature of criticism of the linear model of innovation and technological determinism . It differs from these notably in the attention it pays to the influence of the social and technological context of development which shapes innovation choices . SST is concerned to explore the material consequences of different technical choices , but criticises technological determinism , which argues that technology follows its own developmental path , outside of human influences , and in turn , influences society . In this way , social shaping theorists conceive the relationship between technology and society as one of ` mutual shaping ' .",
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"text": "Technological unemployment Technological unemployment is the loss of jobs caused by technological change . Such change typically includes the introduction of labour-saving `` mechanical-muscle '' machines or more efficient `` mechanical-mind '' processes ( automation ) . Just as horses employed as prime movers were gradually made obsolete by the automobile , humans ' jobs have also been affected throughout modern history . Historical examples include artisan weavers reduced to poverty after the introduction of mechanised looms . During World War II , Alan Turing 's Bombe machine compressed and decoded thousands of man-years worth of encrypted data in a matter of hours . A contemporary example of technological unemployment is the displacement of retail cashiers by self-service tills . That technological change can cause short-term job losses is widely accepted . The view that it can lead to lasting increases in unemployment has long been controversial . Participants in the technological unemployment debates can be broadly divided into optimists and pessimists . Optimists agree that innovation may be disruptive to jobs in the short term , yet hold that various compensation effects ensure there is never a long-term negative impact on jobs . Whereas pessimists contend that at least in some circumstances , new technologies can lead to a lasting decline in the total number of workers in employment . The phrase `` technological unemployment '' was popularised by John Maynard Keynes in the 1930s . Yet the issue of machines displacing human labour has been discussed since at least Aristotle 's time . Prior to the 18th century both the elite and common people would generally take the pessimistic view on technological unemployment , at least in cases where the issue arose . Due to generally low unemployment in much of pre-modern history , the topic was rarely a prominent concern . In the 18th century fears over the impact of machinery on jobs intensified with the growth of mass unemployment , especially in Great Britain which was then at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution . Yet some economic thinkers began to argue against these fears , claiming that overall innovation would not have negative effects on jobs . These arguments were formalised in the early 19th century by the classical economists . During the second half of the 19th century , it became increasingly apparent that technological progress was benefiting all sections of society , including the working class . Concerns over the negative impact of innovation diminished . The term `` Luddite fallacy '' was coined to describe the thinking that innovation would have lasting harmful effects on employment . The view that technology is unlikely to lead to long term unemployment has been repeatedly challenged by a minority of economists . In the early 1800s these included Ricardo himself . There were dozens of economists warning about technological unemployment during brief intensifications of the debate that spiked in the 1930s and 1960s . Especially in Europe , there were further warnings in the closing two decades of the twentieth century , as commentators noted an enduring rise in unemployment suffered by many industrialised nations since the 1970s . Yet a clear majority of both professional economists and the interested general public held the optimistic view through most of the 20th century . In the second decade of the 21st century , a number of studies have been released suggesting that technological unemployment may be increasing worldwide . Further increases are forecast for the years to come . While many economists and commentators still argue such fears are unfounded , as was widely accepted for most of the previous two centuries , concern over technological unemployment is growing once again . A report in Wired in 2017 quotes knowledgeable people such as economist Gene Sperling and management professor Andrew McAfee on the idea that handling existing and impending job loss to automation is a `` significant issue '' . Regarding a recent claim by a political appointee that automation is not `` going to have any kind of big effect on the economy for the next 50 or 100 years , '' says McAfee , `` I do n't talk to anyone in the field who believes that . '' Innovations like Watson have the potential to render humans obsolete with the professional , white-collar , low-skilled , creative fields , and other `` mental jobs '' .",
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"text": "Utility computing Utility computing , or The Computer Utility , is a service provisioning model in which a service provider makes computing resources and infrastructure management available to the customer as needed , and charges them for specific usage rather than a flat rate . Like other types of on-demand computing ( such as grid computing ) , the utility model seeks to maximize the efficient use of resources and/or minimize associated costs . Utility is the packaging of computing resources , such as computation , storage and services , as a metered service . This model has the advantage of a low or no initial cost to acquire computer resources ; instead , computational resources are essentially rented . This repackaging of computing services became the foundation of the shift to `` on demand '' computing , software as a service and cloud computing models that further propagated the idea of computing , application and network as a service . There was some initial skepticism about such a significant shift . However , the new model of computing caught on and eventually became mainstream . IBM , HP and Microsoft were early leaders in the new field of utility computing , with their business units and researchers working on the architecture , payment and development challenges of the new computing model . Google , Amazon and others started to take the lead in 2008 , as they established their own utility services for computing , storage and applications . Utility computing can support grid computing which has the characteristic of very large computations or sudden peaks in demand which are supported via a large number of computers . `` Utility computing '' has usually envisioned some form of virtualization so that the amount of storage or computing power available is considerably larger than that of a single time-sharing computer . Multiple servers are used on the `` back end '' to make this possible . These might be a dedicated computer cluster specifically built for the purpose of being rented out , or even an under-utilized supercomputer . The technique of running a single calculation on multiple computers is known as distributed computing . The term `` grid computing '' is often used to describe a particular form of distributed computing , where the supporting nodes are geographically distributed or cross administrative domains . To provide utility computing services , a company can `` bundle '' the resources of members of the public for sale , who might be paid with a portion of the revenue from clients . One model , common among volunteer computing applications , is for a central server to dispense tasks to participating nodes , on the behest of approved end-users ( in the commercial case , the paying customers ) . Another model , sometimes called the Virtual Organization ( VO ) , is more decentralized , with organizations buying and selling computing resources as needed or as they go idle . The definition of `` utility computing '' is sometimes extended to specialized tasks , such as web services .",
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"text": "T-Platforms T-Platforms is a Russian supercomputer company . Founded in 2002 , T-Platforms Group is headquartered in Moscow , Russia with regional offices in Hanover , Germany , Hong Kong , China and Taipei , Taiwan . The company has implemented more than 300 integrated projects , six of which were included in the Top500 list of the world 's most powerful supercomputers . T-Platforms owns patents on a number of supercomputer technologies and electronic components . T-Platforms ' solutions are used for fundamental and applied research in various fields of science , including life sciences , physics , chemistry and mathematics , as well as for calculation-intensive tasks in engineering , computer graphics and many other disciplines . In 2011 , HPCWire named Vsevolod Opanasenko , CEO of T-Platforms , one of 12 most famous and respected people of the global HPC community . In November 2011 , the 33,072 processor Lomonosov supercomputer in Moscow developed by T-Platforms ranked number 18 in the world , and the fastest in Russia . It placed 3rd in Europe . In October 2012 , T-Platforms delivered its first supercomputer in the US to the State University of New York at Stony Brook ( SBU ) . T-Platforms is part of the plan of the Russian government to focus on larger supercomputers by 2020 . In April 2013 , the United States Department of Commerce added T-Platforms to their `` list of organizations and individuals acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States '' , preventing the company from buying computer chips produced anywhere in the world if the factories producing them use American technology . The decision was based on US concerns that T-Platforms work includes `` the development of computer systems for military end-users , and the production of computers for nuclear research '' . T-Platforms was delisted from the list in December 2013/January 2014 , after removal request from the company The main competitor is RSC Group .",
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"text": "Brazilian Silicon Valley Brazilian Silicon Valley is a term commonly applied to the region of Campinas and in southern region this term is applied for Florianópolis city , Brazil because of its similarity to the ` original ' Silicon Valley , located in California in the USA .",
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"text": "Post-industrial economy A post-industrial economy refers to a period of growth within an industrialized economy or nation in which the relative importance of manufacturing reduces and that of services , information , and research grows . Such economies are often marked by : A declining manufacturing sector , resulting in deindustrialization , a large service sector , and an increase in the amount of information technology , often leading to an `` information age '' . Information , knowledge , and creativity are the new raw materials of such an economy . The industry aspect of a post-industrial economy is sent into less developed nations which manufacture what is needed at lower costs ( see outsourcing ) . This occurrence is typical of nations that industrialized in the past such as the United States and most Western European countries .",
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"text": "Internet influences on communities A community is `` a body of people or things viewed collectively '' . According to Steven Brint , communities are `` aggregates of people who share common activities and/or beliefs and who are bound together principally by relations of affect , loyalty , common values , and/or personal concern -- i.e. , interest in the personalities and life events of one another '' . Jenny Preece suggested to evaluate communities according to physical features : size , location and the boundaries that confined them . When commuting became a way of life and cheaper transportation made it easier for people to join multiple communities to satisfy different needs , the strength and type of relationships among people seemed more promising criteria . Since social capital is built of trust , rules , norms and networks , it can be said that the social capital of communities has grown . The lower entrance barriers to the community have made it easier to be a part of many different communities . This goes hand in hand with Don Tapscott 's theory of how the digital society has changed collaboration and innovation to a world of co-creation . From birth to death , people are shaped by the communities to which they belong , affecting everything from how they talk to whom they talk with . Just like the telephone and the television changed the way people interact socially , computers have transformed communication and at the same time created new norms for social capital . `` A virtual community is a group of people who may or may not meet one another face to face , who exchange words and ideas through the mediation of computer bulletin board systems and other digital networks '' . Along with the fact that computer usage has spread , the use of virtual communities have grown . Rheingold defines virtual communities as `` social aggregations that emerge from the Net when enough people carry on those public discussions long enough , with sufficient human feeling , to form webs of personal relationships in cyberspace '' . Michael Porter describes a virtual community as `` an aggregation of individuals or business partners who interact around a shared interest , where the interaction is at least partially supported and/or mediated by technology and guided by some protocols or norms '' . Virtual communities consist of `` people with shared interests or goals for whom electronic communication is a primary form of interaction '' and have created new forms of collaboration . `` The most skilled and experienced members of the community provide leadership and help integrate contributions from the community as a whole . This way , virtual communities can use the voluntary motivations that exist in a community to assign the right person to the right task more effectively than traditional forms '' . According to Benkler , we can `` see a thickening of the preexisting relations with friends and family , in particular with those who were hard to reach earlier '' . `` Also , we are beginning to see the emergence of a greater scope for limited-purpose , loose relationships . Although these may not fit the ideal model of virtual communities , they are effective and meaningful to their participants '' . The heightened individual capacity that actually is a driving social force have raised concerns by many that the Internet is further fragmenting the community , making people spend their time in front of their computer instead of socializing with each other . Empirical studies show , however , that we are using the Internet and communities on the expense of television , and that is an exchange that promotes social ties .",
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"text": "250 (number) 250 ( two hundred -LSB- and -RSB- fifty ) is the natural number following 249 and preceding 251 . As a Mandarin slang term , 250 ( 二百五 pinyin èrbǎiwǔ ) is an insult meaning `` stupid person '' or `` simpleton '' . The expression is based on bàndiàozi ( 半弔子 or 半吊子 ) . In ancient China , copper coins were grouped by stringing them together through the square holes in the center ; originally 1000 was a unit of currency called a diao . Ban diao zi literally means half a diao ( 500 coins ) . Since modest Chinese scholars may call themselves ban diao zi to humbly deprecate their own expertise , ban diao zi is not necessarily a pejorative term . On the other hand , Er bai wu ( 250 ) is half of a ban diao zi and it is an insult . Two hundred -LSB- and -RSB- fifty is also : SMTP status code for mail action completed . In the Holy Bible , the number of men rebelling against Moses , who were swallowed up by a fire . ( Numbers 26:10 ) . .250 Savage , rifle cartridge",
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"text": "Halle Berry Halle Maria Berry ( born Maria Halle Berry ; August 14 , 1966 ) is an American actress . She won the 2002 Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the romantic drama Monster 's Ball ( 2001 ) . As of 2017 , she is the only black woman to have won a Best Actress Academy Award . Berry was one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood during the 2000s and has been involved in the production of several of the films in which she performed . She is also a Revlon spokesmodel . Before becoming an actress , she started modeling and entered several beauty contests , finishing as the 1st runner-up in the Miss USA Pageant and coming in 6th place in the Miss World Pageant in 1986 . Her breakthrough film role was in the romantic comedy Boomerang ( 1992 ) , alongside Eddie Murphy , which led to roles in films such as the comedy The Flintstones ( 1994 ) , the political comedy-drama Bulworth ( 1998 ) and the television film Introducing Dorothy Dandridge ( 1999 ) , for which she won the Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress , among many other awards . In addition to her Academy Award win , Berry garnered high-profile roles in the 2000s such as Storm in the X-Men film series ( beginning in 2000 ) , the action crime thriller Swordfish ( 2001 ) , and the spy film Die Another Day ( 2002 ) , where she played Bond Girl Jinx . She then appeared in the X-Men sequels , X2 ( 2003 ) and X-Men : The Last Stand ( 2006 ) . In the 2010s , she appeared in movies such as the science fiction film Cloud Atlas ( 2012 ) , the crime thriller The Call ( 2013 ) and X-Men : Days of Future Past ( 2014 ) . Berry was formerly married to baseball player David Justice , and singer-songwriter Eric Benét . She has a daughter by model Gabriel Aubry , and a son by actor Olivier Martinez .",
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"text": "Martina McBride Martina Mariea McBride ( née Schiff , born July 29 , 1966 ) is an American country music singer-songwriter and record producer . She is known for her soprano singing range and her country pop material . McBride signed to RCA Records in 1991 , and made her debut the following year as a neo-traditionalist country singer with the single , `` The Time Has Come '' . Over time , she developed a pop-styled crossover sound , similar to that of Shania Twain and Faith Hill and has had a string of major hit singles on the Billboard country chart and occasionally on the adult contemporary chart . Five of these singles went to No. 1 on the country chart between 1995 and 2001 , and one peaked at No. 1 on the adult contemporary chart in 2003 . She has been called the `` Celine Dion of Country Music '' when she was recognized for her soprano singing range . McBride has recorded a total of 13 studio albums , two greatest hits compilations , one `` live '' album , as well as two additional compilation albums . Eight of her studio albums and two of her compilations have received an RIAA Gold certification , or higher . In the U.S. she has sold over 14 million albums . In addition , McBride has won the Country Music Association 's `` Female Vocalist of the Year '' award four times ( tied with Reba McEntire for the second-most wins ) and the Academy of Country Music 's `` Top Female Vocalist '' award three times . She is also a 14-time Grammy Award nominee .",
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"text": "Antoine Halley Antoine Halley ( 1593 -- 3 June 1675 ) was a French professor and poet . Halley was born at Bazenville near Bayeux . A professor of belles-lettres and Principal of the Collège du Bois , at the University of Caen , he succeeded Antoine Gosselin and distinguished himself from the age of twenty-two , by his eloquence and the brilliance of his teaching . He taught Latin poetry at the University of Caen , for nearly forty years . He cultivated Latin and French poetry and won the prize of the Immaculate Conception time and again so that the Académie des Sciences , Arts et Belles-Lettres de Caen pleaded with him to quit competing . Halley had ties with Charles de la Rue and Huet , the bishop of Avranches . The latter urged him to publish his poems . Huet , in his Origines de Caen , hailed him as mentor : `` I am obliged to give this testimony of gratitude to Mr. Halley . I deem it one of the greatest joys of my life to have been his disciple at his home for five years . He trained my mind , he refined my taste , he gave me an understanding of good authors . He taught me an infinite number of rare and curious things . '' Halley , in the meantime , professed no less esteem for his former student , sending him a poem a propos his book De Interpretatione . He also published a Traité sur la grammaire latine , at Caen in 1652 . His collection of Poems is dedicated to the Duke of Montausier , the tutor of the dauphin and governor of Normandy . Cadomus , a play in which he paid tribute to all the literary celebrities born in his city , from Nicole Oresme , tutor of Charles V , to Pierre Patrix , the favorite poet of Gaston d'Orleans , is amongst his best . When the chancellor Pierre Séguier , who had subdued the Harelle revolt of 1640 with undue harshness , made his way to Caen , Halley sent him far too flattering a couplet for the occasion . In 1642 , he thanked him for having increased the privileges of the Académie de Caen , founded by Moisant de Brieux . He addressed the Dauphin a long letter in Latin verse reminding him about the origins of the kings of France and celebrating the Trojan kings Dardanus , Erichthonius , Tros , Ilus , Laomedon and Priam , the supposed ancestors of Louis XIV . A few letters written at Lisieux by Jean-Pierre Camus , the bishop of Belley have been found in his works . One of them is dated thus : `` At Lisieux , on November 22nd , the day of St. Cecilia , patron saint of music , sister of poetry . When the Duchesse de Longueville came to Caen in 1648 , Halley was commissioned to compose the verses that decorated the tables placed at city 's expense on the way of the Duchess and her two children . In 1649 , during the famous Jobelins and Uranists Quarrel , Aubert , the princess ' chaplain , sent him the Voiture and Benserade 's sonnets , to get his opinion , as the French Academy had refused to get involved . That grave matter had been evoked before the very king , queen and princes , who were not able to settle it . It was then agreed that it was necessary to submit it to Halley whose decision would be final . The latter found in favor of Voiture against Benserade , i.e. in favor of the Duchesse de Longueville . Pierre Bayle has proclaimed Halley to be `` one of the greatest poets of his century '' ; even if his French poetry is weak , his Latin rhymes lack neither ease nor elegance . La Rue , Huet , Gilles Ménage , Lesueur de Pétiville , Pierre Cailly , and Michel Gonfrey have composed Latin verses in his honor .",
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"text": "Very Berry (EP) Very Berry is the first mini-album by South Korean girl group Berry Good . The album contains seven tracks and is led by title track `` Angel '' . It was released on April 20 , 2016 , as result of the crowdfunding campaign launched on March 11 on Makestar . The goal was reached in ten days .",
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"text": "E=MC² (Mariah Carey album) E = MC ² is the eleventh studio album by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey . It was released in the United States on April 15 , 2008 by Island Records . The singer began recording the album in 2007 in Anguilla , after writing and composing most of its material during and after her 2006 Adventures of Mimi Tour . Carey worked with several notable songwriters and producers during the course of the project , including Jermaine Dupri , Bryan-Michael Cox , Stargate , The-Dream , Tricky Stewart , Scott Storch and Danja . The album revealed a more personal side of the singer , illustrated in its declarative theme of emancipation from her previous marriage , and from her personal and professional setbacks . Although it shared similar vocal production as well as an inclination to her signature pop and R&B ballads , the album also encompassed a variety of dance-oriented and uptempo styles . It was meant to be a continuation , or a second part of her tenth studio album , The Emancipation of Mimi ( 2005 ) . Carey collaborated with a number of artists on the album , including T-Pain , Damian Marley and Young Jeezy . Though considered by critics very similar to the formula its predecessor had been built on , E = MC ² included other genres she had never explored , such as reggae , and her continued recording of gospel-influenced hymns . E = MC ² was generally well received by music critics , with many complimenting the record 's broad genre influences , and musical and production styles . Some critics , however , felt that the album was too similar to The Emancipation of Mimi , and did n't offer anything new from the formula . The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with opening week sales of 463,000 copies ; the highest first-week sales of Carey 's career . It opened inside the top-five on the albums chart in Australia , Canada , Switzerland and the United Kingdom . The album achieved worldwide sales of over 2.5 million copies . Four singles were commission in promotion of the album . The album 's lead single , `` Touch My Body '' , became Carey 's eighteenth chart topper on the Billboard Hot 100 , making her the solo artist with the most number one singles in United States history , surpassing the record held by Elvis Presley . Additionally , it gave Carey her 79th week atop the chart , tying Presley for most weeks at number one . It achieved strong worldwide charting , peaking within the top five of the singles charts in Italy , Japan , New Zealand , Switzerland and the United Kingdom . `` Bye Bye '' served as the album 's second release . Although hailed by critics , and expected to have achieved large commercial success , the song stalled at number nineteen on the Hot 100 , and managed to chart weakly internationally . Both the third and fourth singles , `` I 'll Be Lovin ' U Long Time '' and `` I Stay in Love '' failed to garner success in any prominent music market .",
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"text": "Maria Bolkonskaya Princess Maria ( or Marya ) Nikolaevna Bolkonskaya ( Марья Болконская , Mar ` ia Bolkonskaia ) is a fictional character in Leo Tolstoy 's novel War and Peace . Princess Maria , the sister of Prince Andrei Bolkonsky , is a deeply religious young woman who has resigned herself to an unmarried life to be with her domineering father , Prince Nikolai Bolkonsky . Princess Maria is a plain woman , whose lack of beauty is offset by her large , caring eyes . Kevin Corrigan sees Maria as an example of how `` a face can be ugly and yet transfigured by beautiful eyes '' . She is overshadowed by her beautiful French companion , Mademoiselle Bourienne . An attempt to marry her off to the profligate Prince Anatole Kuragin fails . Princess Maria 's father dies during the days leading to the battle of Borodino . The peasants on her estate threaten to become violent and Maria is rescued by Nikolai Rostov . They fall in love , but several situations keep them apart and eventually they both forgo any hope of marriage . Maria 's brother , Prince Andrei Bolkonsky , is seriously wounded in battle and chances to fall under the care of Natasha Rostova , with whom Princess Maria becomes close friends . Andrei Bolkonsky 's death brings Maria and Natasha closer together . Maria marries the impoverished Nikolai Rostov in the autumn of 1814 , and eventually the couple have four children . Nikolai Rostov relies on his work and her moral support , not financial , to become a wealthy and content estate owner . Stephen Vizinczey suggests that Tolstoy created Maria out of his longing for his mother , Princess Maria Nikolayevna Volkonskaya , who died before Tolstoy 's second birthday .",
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"text": "Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (album) Hail ! Hail ! Rock 'n' Roll is an album by Chuck Berry and soundtrack to the film of the same name , which was released in 1987 under record label , MCA . The album was recorded live at The Fox Theatre , St Louis , Missouri and Berry Park , Wentzville , Missouri on October 6 and October 16 , 1986 . The event was held to celebrate Berry 's 60th birthday and it included several special guests . The album does not include the Berry song `` School Days , '' which includes the line the album 's title is derived from ( although the song does appear in the film ) . The release of this album on MCA was something of a homecoming for Berry , who from 1954 to 1966 and again from 1970 to 1975 recorded for Chess Records which , by 1986 , was now part of MCA .",
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"text": "Omija-hwachae Omija hwachae ( 오미자 화채 `` magnolia berry punch '' ) is a hwachae ( traditional Korean punch ) made of omija ( magnolia berries ) . It is usually served during the hot summer days as energy replenishment and for quenching thirst . Koreans made use of the herbs as remedy ingredients as well as traditional drinks . The plants , especially the fruits , have bright red colors , sticky , and also various tastes including sweet , sour , bitter and spicy resulted from its malic acid and tartaric acid . To make omija hwachae , the fruits are dried and soaked in the water and then sieved . The sieved water then is added with sugar or honey . The punch is garnished with azalea petals if served during the spring ; and if served with yellow rose petals , during summer .",
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"text": "Gothika Gothika is a 2003 American psychological horror thriller film directed by Mathieu Kassovitz and written by Sebastian Gutierrez . Halle Berry plays a psychiatrist in a women 's mental hospital who wakes up one day to find herself on the other side of the bars , accused of having murdered her husband . The film was first released on November 21 , 2003 in the United States . At the time of its release , Gothika was the most successful film from Dark Castle Entertainment , with a worldwide gross of $ 141.6 million .",
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"text": "Country Music Association The Country Music Association ( CMA ) was founded in 1958 in Nashville , Tennessee . It originally consisted of only 233 members and was the first trade organization formed to promote a music genre . The objectives of the organization are to guide and enhance the development of Country Music throughout the world ; to demonstrate it as a viable medium to advertisers , consumers , and media ; and to provide a unity of purpose for the Country Music industry . However the CMA may be best known to most country music fans for its annual Country Music Association Awards broadcast live on network television each fall ( usually October or November ) . Initially , CMA 's Board of Directors included nine directors and five officers . Wesley Rose , president of Acuff-Rose Publishing , Inc. , served as CMA 's first chairman of the board . Broadcasting entrepreneur and executive Connie B. Gay was the founding president . Originally there were nine individual membership categories . The current 15 categories represent all facets of the music industry . Organizational memberships are also available . CMA membership is composed of those persons or organizations that are involved in Country Music , directly and substantially . The first CMA Awards ceremony was held in 1967 in Nashville . Sonny James and Bobbie Gentry hosted the event , which was not televised . The winner of the first `` Entertainer of the Year '' award was singer Eddy Arnold . `` Male Vocalist of the Year '' went to Jack Greene and `` Female Vocalist of the Year '' to Loretta Lynn . In 1968 , Roy Rogers and Dale Evans hosted the awards , which were presented at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville . ( The ceremony was filmed and televised on NBC a few weeks later . ) The first live telecast of the show was in 1969 . Annual awards are given in the following twelve categories : Entertainer of the Year , Male Vocalist , Female Vocalist , New Artist of the Year ( formerly the Horizon Award ) , Vocal Group , Vocal Duo , Single , Album , Song , Music Event , Music Video , and Musician . The CMA also gives a `` CMA Broadcast Award '' to country-formatted radio stations each year . Broadcast Awards are segmented based on market size , major market ( Arbitron Ranking 1 -- 25 ) , large market ( Arbitron Ranking 26 -- 50 ) , medium market ( Arbitron Ranking 51 -- 100 ) , and small market ( All other Markets ) . A single station can not win the award in consecutive years . In honor of the association 's 50th anniversary , MCA Nashville released a song called `` Forever Country '' .",
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"text": "American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist The American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist ( now titled Favorite Female Artist - Country ) has been awarded since 1974 . Years reflect the year in which the American Music Awards were presented , for works released in the previous year ( until 2003 onward when awards were handed out on November of the same year ) . The all-time winner in this category is Reba McEntire with ten ( ' 88 ' , ' 89 , ' 90 , ' 91 , ' 92 , ' 93 , ' 94 , ' 95 , ' 98 , ' 04 ) wins stretching across three decades . McEntire was also the first woman to win the award 8 years in a row . Second place belongs to Barbara Mandrell ( ' 81 , ' 82 , ' 83 , ' 84 , ' 85 , ' 87 ) and Taylor Swift ( ' 08 , ' 09 , ' 10 , ' 11 , ' 12 , ' 13 ) , who both won the award six times . Tied in third place are Faith Hill ( ' 01 , ' 02 , ' 03 , and ' 06 ) , Shania Twain ( ' 96 , ' 97 , ' 99 , and ' 00 ) , and Carrie Underwood ( ' 07 , ' 14 , ' 15 , and ' 16 ) , who have each won 4 times , respectively . Crystal Gayle ( ' 79 , ' 80 , and ' 86 ) has won three times .",
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"text": "Mariamne Mariamne is a name frequently used in the Herodian royal house . In Greek it is spelled Μαριάμη ( Mariame ) by Josephus ; in some editions of his work the second m is doubled ( Mariamme ) . In later copies of those editions the spelling was dissimilated to its now most common form , Mariamne . In Hebrew , Mariamne is known as מִרְיָם , ( Miriam ) , as in the traditional , Biblical name ( see Miriam , the sister of Moses and Aaron ) ; Mariamne is the Hellenized version of the Hebrew , as Koine Greek was a common language in the late Hasmonean era in Judea ( together with Aramaic ) , where both Mariamnes lived . For Gnostic readers Mariamne is also recognized as passably being Mary Magdalene . François Bovon , professor of the history of religion at Harvard University , has theorized based on his study of the Acts of Philip ( which describes the apostle Philip as the brother of `` Mariamne '' or `` Mariamme '' ) that Mariamene , or Mariamne , was the actual name of Mary Magdalene . Mary/Mariam was a common name in 1st century Israel , however , not all Marys or Mariams would go by the name Mariamne . Nicknames were often used to distinguish between those with common names ( Mary , Joseph , etc. ) . Holders include : Mariamne ( second wife of Herod ) , a.k.a. Mariamne I Mariamne ( third wife of Herod ) , a.k.a. Mariamne II Mariamne III , sister of Herodias Mariamne ( daughter of Herod Agrippa I ) , a daughter of Agrippa I. Mariamne the sister of the Apostle Philip Olivia Mariamne Devenish ( 1771 -- 1814 ) , British socialite Mariamne Johnes ( 1784-1811 ) , daughter of Thomas Johnes , Hafod , Wales",
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"text": "Lynne Berry Lynne Berry ( born 1972 ) is an American writer of children 's books , including the picture books Duck Skates from the Duck series , The Curious Demise of a Contrary Cat , and What Floats in a Moat .",
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"text": "They Call the Wind Maria `` They Call the Wind Maria '' is an American popular song with lyrics written by Alan J. Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe for their 1951 Broadway musical , Paint Your Wagon , which is set in the California Gold Rush . Rufus Smith originally sang the song on Broadway , and Joseph Leader was the original singer in London 's West End . It quickly became a `` runaway hit '' , and during the Korean War , the song was among the `` popular music listened to by the troops '' . Vaughan Monroe and his Orchestra recorded the song in 1951 , and it was among the `` popular hit singles at the record stores '' that year . It has since become a standard , performed by many notable singers across several genres of popular music . A striking feature of the song in the original orchestration ( also used in many cover versions ) , is a driving , staccato rhythm , played on the string instruments , that evokes a sense of restless motion .",
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"text": "Along Comes Mary (Pretty Little Liars) `` Along Comes Mary '' is the fifth episode of the seventh season of the American mystery drama television series Pretty Little Liars , which aired on July 16 , 2016 , on the cable network Freeform . The hundred and forty-fifth episode on the series , it was directed by Norman Buckley and written by Bryan M. Holdman . The episode received a Nielsen rating of 0.6 and was viewed by 1.17 million viewers . It received mixed to positive reviews from critics . The series focuses on a group of five women , collectively known as Liars , whose receive anonymous messages in form of threats from an unknown person , while they struggle to survive a life with danger . In this episode , the girls come together to find out who is the partner of the deceased Elliott Rollins -- or Archer Dunhill . Aria ( Lucy Hale ) and Ezra 's ( Ian Harding ) relationship takes a new step , and the same happens with Emily ( Shay Mitchell ) and Sabrina ( Lulu Brud ) . Meanwhile , Spencer ( Troian Bellisario ) teams up with Hanna ( Ashley Benson ) to find out where Caleb is , and Jenna ( Tammin Sursok ) befriends Sara ( Dre Davis ) , putting them on the top of the list of suspects . An old inhabitant returns to Rosewood .",
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"text": "Hallerin Hilton Hill Hallerin Hilton Hill ( born 1964 ) is an American talk radio host on Newstalk 98.7 WOKI Knoxville , Tennessee , and television talk show host of Anything is Possible on WBIR-TV in Knoxville . For two years ( 2003-2005 ) he hosted a separate talk radio show on Nashville 's WGFX . Hill also works as singer/songwriter , author , motivational speaker , and trainer . He wrote `` Who Would Imagine a King '' along with Mervyn Warren which was recorded by Whitney Houston for the film The Preacher 's Wife , and was included on the film 's Grammy-nominated soundtrack . Hill earned his bachelor 's degree in communications at Oakwood University in Huntsville , Alabama . He resides in Knoxville , Tennessee with his wife and children .",
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"text": "Mike Berry (actor) Mike Berry ( born Michael Hubert Bourne , 24 September 1942 ) is an English actor and singer , known for his appearances as Mr. Spooner on the British sitcom Are You Being Served ? .",
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"text": "Hallelujah! (TV series) Hallelujah ! was a British sitcom made by Yorkshire Television for the ITV network and was broadcast from 29 April 1983 to 21 December 1984 . The series was set in a Salvation Army citadel in the fictional Yorkshire town of Brigthorpe during series 1 ( and later in the fictional place of Blackwick in series 2 ) . Captain Emily Ridley ( Thora Hird ) has been posted there , having been an active member of the Salvation Army for 42 years . Despite the town and residents being seemingly pleasant , Emily is determined to flush out sin from behind the net curtains . Assisting Emily are her niece Alice Meredith ( Patsy Rowlands ) . The programme was a repeat collaboration between Hird and the creator Dick Sharples , having worked together on the comedy series In Loving Memory between 1979 and 1986 . The series also featured guest appearances from the likes of Hird 's Last of the Summer Wine co-star Michael Aldridge and television presenter Richard Whiteley .",
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"text": "Wendell Berry Wendell Erdman Berry ( born August 5 , 1934 ) is an American novelist , poet , environmental activist , cultural critic , and farmer . A prolific author , he has written many novels , short stories , poems , and essays . He is an elected member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers , a recipient of The National Humanities Medal , and the Jefferson Lecturer for 2012 . He is also a 2013 Fellow of The American Academy of Arts and Sciences . Berry was named the recipient of the 2013 Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award . On January 28 , 2015 , he became the first living writer to be inducted into the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame .",
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"text": "Michael Berry Michael Berry may refer to : Michael Berry ( athlete ) ( born 1991 ) , American sprinter Michael Berry ( physicist ) ( born 1941 ) , British mathematical physicist Michael Berry ( radio host ) ( born 1970 ) , American talk show host Michael Berry , Baron Hartwell ( 1911 -- 2001 ) , newspaper proprietor and journalist Michael Berry Jr. ( born 1964 ) , British actor Mike Berry ( actor ) ( born 1942 ) , English actor and singer Mike Berry ( ice hockey ) ( born 1983 ) , Canadian ice hockey player",
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"text": "Alex Haley's Queen Alex Haley 's Queen ( also known as Queen ) is a 1993 American television miniseries that aired in three installments on February 14 , 16 , and 18 on CBS . The miniseries is an adaptation of the novel Queen : The Story of an American Family , by Alex Haley and David Stevens . The novel is based on the life of Queen Jackson Haley , Haley 's paternal grandmother . Alex Haley died in February 1992 before completing the novel . It was later finished by David Stevens and published in 1993 . Stevens also wrote the screenplay for the miniseries . Alex Haley 's Queen was directed by John Erman , and stars Halle Berry in the title role . It tells the life story of a young woman and it shows the problems which biracial slaves and former slaves faced in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries . Throughout her life , Queen struggles to fit into the two cultures of her heritage , and at times each side shuns her .",
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"text": "Conor McGregor Conor Anthony McGregor ( Irish : Conchúr Antóin Mac Gréagóir ; born 14 July 1988 ) is an Irish professional mixed martial artist who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship ( UFC ) . He is the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion , and former UFC Featherweight Champion . During his career , McGregor has competed as a featherweight , lightweight , and welterweight . In 2008 , McGregor started his mixed martial arts ( MMA ) career and , in 2012 , he won both the Cage Warriors Featherweight and Lightweight Championships , holding both titles concurrently before vacating them to sign with the UFC . In 2015 , at UFC 194 , McGregor defeated José Aldo for the UFC Featherweight Championship via knockout thirteen seconds into the first round . This was the fastest victory in UFC title fight history . Upon defeating Eddie Alvarez for the UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 205 , McGregor became the first fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two weight divisions simultaneously . He is known for being the biggest pay-per-view draw in MMA history , as well as his extravagant lifestyle and trash talking .",
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"text": "Gerry Storey Gerry Storey MBE ( born 1936 , Belfast , Northern Ireland ) is a boxing trainer who has coached the Irish Olympic Boxing Team on four occasions . Storey is the head coach of the Holy Family Boxing Club in north Belfast . Storey and the club were featured in the BBC documentary Fight Town in 2003 , and the club also appeared in the Daniel Day-Lewis film The Boxer . As a professional boxer , Storey won a British Championships title . Storey has trained many boxers including Hugh Russell , Neil Sinclair , Barry McGuigan , Paddy Barnes and Carl Frampton . McGuigan was training by Storey from the age of 14 through to his Olympic and Commonwealth bids , and claims Storey 's club is the `` most successful boxing club in the country '' . Storey 's son Sammy is also an accomplished amateur boxer who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1986 Commonwealth Games . Storey 's work has helped to bridge the sectarian divide in Belfast , as he trains both Catholics and Protestants . During the 1981 Irish hunger strike he was asked by Loyalist and Republican prisoners to oversee boxing training in the Maze Prison gymnasium . As a result of his work he won the Sport For Good award at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Estoril , Portugal on 16 May 2005 . Storey received his award from Barry McGuigan and Marvin Hagler , and was the first Irish sportsperson to win a Laureus award . Storey was honoured by the Irish Amateur Boxing Association for his contribution to the sport in Dublin on 2 February 2007 . He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire ( MBE ) in the 2008 New Year Honours .",
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"text": "Art Davie Art Davie is a business executive and entrepreneur formerly active in Southern California advertising circles . In 1993 , he created and co-produced the tournament which became the televised Ultimate Fighting Championship . In 1998 , Davie , as vice-president of K-1 USA , brought the successful K-1 kickboxing franchise from Japan to Las Vegas and North American pay-per-view television . In 2003 , Davie was an executive producer with Mandalay Sports Entertainment . In 2006 , he became vice-president of television at Paradigm Entertainment Group . In 2014 , Ascend Books published Davie 's book , Is This Legal ? : The Inside Story of the First UFC from the Man Who Created It . Sean Wheelock assisted in the book 's research and writing . In November 2014 , Davie was inducted into the Legends of MMA Hall of Fame , alongside Big John McCarthy , Pat Miletich , Fedor Emelianenko , and Rickson Gracie .",
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"text": "Jason Reinhardt Jason Reinhardt ( born October 31 , 1969 ) is an American mixed martial artist . A professional MMA competitor since 2000 , Reinhardt fought in regional promotions before signing with Zuffa in 2007 . He fights out of the Wand Fight Team based in Las Vegas , Nevada , by way of Decatur , Illinois .",
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"text": "Andy Murray (boxer) Andrew `` Andy '' Murray ( born 10 September 1982 ) is an Irish professional boxer who currently holds the Irish lightweight title , having previously held the Irish light-welterweight title . He is also a former European Union lightweight champion , and has challenged once for the European lightweight title .",
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"text": "Club fighter A club fighter ( or clubfighter ) is a professional boxer who usually fights locally and has a mediocre record . Club fighters generally are not nationally recognized and have not won any fights that show the ability to win a championship . The term is often used as a pejorative for over-hyped fighters or for older boxers when they begin to decline . For example , Floyd Mayweather Jr. called Arturo Gatti `` a blown-up club fighter '' , even though Gatti was the WBC super lightweight champion at the time . A club fighter is less respected than a contender , who defeats journeymen and club fighters in order to establish himself as a challenger for a world title . A journeyman is slightly more respected than a club fighter -- often by way of having a superficially good record . Category : Boxing terminology Category : Pejorative terms for people",
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"text": "Dan Hardy Daniel Mark `` Dan '' Hardy ( born 17 May 1982 ) is an English former mixed martial artist who fought in the welterweight division . During his professional MMA career starting in 2004 , Hardy fought in various promotions such as Cage Force and Cage Warriors before signing a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2008 . He is currently an analyst and color commentator for the UFC .",
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"text": "World championship A world championship is generally an international sports competition open to elite competitors from across the world , representing their nations , and winning such an event will be considered the highest or near highest achievement in the sport or contest . The title is usually awarded through a combination of specific contests or , less commonly , ranking systems ( e.g. the ICC Test Championship ) , or a combination of the two ( e.g. World Triathlon Championships in Triathlon ) . This determines a ` world champion ' , who or which is commonly considered the best nation , team , individual ( or other entity ) in the world in a particular field , although the vagaries of sport ensure that the competitor recognised at the best in an event is not always the ` world champion ' ( see Underdog ) . Certain sports do not have a world championship . Instead , they may organise a world cup competition , or they may organize both , for example cycling ( UCI World Championships and UCI World Cups ) ) . Often , the use of the term cup or championship in this sense is just a choice of words . Some sports have multiple champions because of multiple organizations , such as boxing , mixed martial arts and wrestling . Certain sports do not have a world championship or a world cup as such , but may have one or several world champions . Professional boxing , for example , has several world champions at different weights , but each one of them is decided by a `` title fight '' , not a tournament . A certain number of sports hold world championships or world cups which are overshadowed , in terms of prestige , by the same events in the Olympic Games , the most prestigious multi-sports event . Still other sports may or may not have a true world championship but may designate the winners of a domestic competition to be `` world champions . '' This is especially true of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada ; world cups and championships exist in all of the major sports , but the domestic U.S. and Canadian leagues are generally recognized as the world professional championships or the equivalent of a world club championship . ( In American football , although an IFAF World Championship exists , the United States is so far above and beyond the other nations it faces that the winner of the U.S.-based Super Bowl , a competition limited to the 32 teams in the National Football League , is commonly recognized as the world champion . ) Finally , certain professional sports do not have a world championship or world cup , but rather hold a series of events recognised as the elite level in their field ( e.g. tennis has a series of four Grand Slam events recognised as the pinnacle of the game , in addition to key team events , world tour finals and the Olympic Games , but no world championship or world cup ) .",
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"text": "Anthony Ruiz Anthony Ruiz ( born November 3 , 1977 ) is an American professional mixed martial artist . He has competed for Strikeforce , the WEC , ShoXC , King of the Cage , Tachi Palace Fights , and the Palace Fighting Championship .",
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"text": "Jamie Kavanagh Jamie Kavanagh ( born 28 May 1990 ) is an Irish professional boxer from Dublin . He is currently signed with Golden Boy Promotions .",
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"text": "2005 in UFC The year 2005 is the 13th year in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship ( UFC ) , a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States . In 2005 the UFC held 10 events beginning with , UFC 51 : Super Saturday . The reality TV series The Ultimate Fighter and the UFC Ultimate Fight Night both premiered on Spike TV . The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale was the first ever live UFC broadcast on non-pay-per-view television .",
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"text": "World Fighting Alliance The World Fighting Alliance was a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States . Owned and organized by MMA legend and trainer John Lewis ( Promoter/Match Maker ) and nightclub operator and `` Club Rubber '' promoter John Huntington ( Producer ) along with Lawyer Louis Palazzo ( Investor ) , the WFA began promoting events after the Nevada State Athletic Commission began sanctioning mixed martial arts . The Las Vegas-based promotion , unlike its cross-town rival , the Ultimate Fighting Championship , featured a nightclub environment and a slogan of `` Where the fight club meets the Night Club '' . Sexy and flashy , its events featured several scantily-clad ring girls between rounds and go-go dancers between fights , and plenty of loud music , including guest performers like Ice-T . However , in an incident at Level 3 which seriously harmed the promotion 's reputation , credentialed photographers were ejected by venue security from their areas and were forced to move to where they could not take acceptable pictures . The inconvenience caused by the ejection was substantial , some writers at the event were forced to track down their photographers and leave their beat , while some offended editors decided to yank coverage of the event altogether . While the difficulties of the last event did not seem to deter the promotion and the promoters promised a Level 4 , Lewis and Huntington did not promote another WFA event since , and the promotion was assumed to be defunct . After a rise of interest in mixed martial arts in the United States in 2005 , the WFA reemerged with new ownership and began an aggressive program to establish itself as a new major mixed martial arts promotion . The owners , Ross Goodman and Louis Palazzo , both attorneys from Las Vegas , began by signing contracts with several of the biggest free agents on the market , including former UFC middleweight contender and Olympic silver medalist Matt Lindland , PRIDE middleweight contender Quinton Jackson , retired UFC and Pancrase champion Bas Rutten , former top-ranked Bantamweight fighter Urijah Faber , and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ricco Rodriguez . In their recruitment efforts , they also came close to signing Tito Ortiz before he was enticed by an offer from the UFC . The fruits of their acquisitions culminated in WFA : King of the Streets on July 22 , 2006 , a pay-per-view broadcast event at the Forum in Inglewood , California . The card was headed by a main event of Quinton Jackson vs. Matt Lindland , Jackson 's first fight on American soil since becoming a headliner in PRIDE , and featured famed boxing broadcaster Barry Tompkins and wrestling star Bill Goldberg at the announce desk . Despite heavy expectations and an aggressive marketing campaign , including a pre-event special broadcast on Showtime , the event only attracted a crowd of over 5,000 , with only 2,300 tickets sold . Pay-per-view buys were also low , reportedly under 50,000 . Despite the disappointing numbers , and rumors of financial troubles , the WFA announced their next event , WFA : King of the Streets II at Aladdin Resort and Casino in Las Vegas , Nevada scheduled for December 9 , 2006 . However , the event was then postponed until early 2007 for undisclosed reasons . On November 15 , 2006 , the WFA 's CEO , Jeremy Lappen , sued the WFA and its owners for breach of contract , claiming he has not been paid since June 2006 , a few weeks before King of the Streets . Finally on December 11 , 2006 , Zuffa , the parent company of rival promotion UFC , announced it had acquired select assets of the WFA , including the contracts of WFA fighters . The WFA afterward ceased operations per the sale agreement . The WFA brand was revived in THQ 's video game UFC Undisputed 2010 , an update to their wildly popular multi-platform MMA video game UFC 2009 Undisputed . In the game 's career mode , which mimics that of an actual MMA fighter , players start off in the WFA and after a certain amount of success are invited to the UFC .",
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"text": "Tito Ortiz Jacob Christopher `` Tito '' Ortiz ( / ˈtiːtoʊ ɔɹˈtiːz / born January 23 , 1975 ) is an American retired mixed martial artist . In the MMA world , he is known for his stint with the Ultimate Fighting Championship ( UFC ) , where he is a former Light Heavyweight Champion , having held the title from April 14 , 2000 to September 26 , 2003 . Along with fighters like Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell , he was one of the sports early stars . Ortiz ultimately became the biggest pay-per-view draw of 2006 for his fights with Liddell , Forrest Griffin , and Ken Shamrock . Outside of his fighting career , Ortiz is the CEO of the Punishment Athletics MMA equipment and clothing line . He also owns an MMA training gym called Punishment Training Center , which is located in his hometown of Huntington Beach , California . On July 7 , 2012 , Ortiz became the ninth inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame .",
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"text": "Anthony Morrison Anthony Morrison ( born March 29 , 1984 ) is an American professional mixed martial artist . Anthony Morrison formerly competed in the Featherweight division of Bellator MMA . A professional competitor since 2004 , Morrison has also formerly competed for the WEC .",
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"text": "Ireland at the 2012 Summer Olympics Ireland competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London , United Kingdom , from July 27 to August 12 , 2012 . This was the nation 's twentieth appearance at the Summer Olympics . The Olympic Council of Ireland sent a total of 66 athletes to the Games , 36 men and 30 women , to compete in 14 sports . The International Olympic Committee allowed athletes from Northern Ireland the option to compete at the Olympic games for either Great Britain and Northern Ireland , or for Ireland . Medallists Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan , were both born in Belfast , competed for Ireland . Ireland had only a single competitor in the sprint canoeing , track cycling , equestrian dressage , judo , rowing and shooting events . This was Ireland 's most successful Olympics , winning a total of 6 medals ( 1 gold , 1 silver and 4 bronze ) in three sports : boxing , athletics and equestrian show jumping . Boxer Katie Taylor , who was Ireland 's flag bearer at the opening ceremony , won Ireland 's first Olympic gold medal in 16 years . Light flyweight boxer Paddy Barnes defended his bronze medal from Beijing , becoming the second Irish athlete in 80 years to win medals at two consecutive Olympics . For the first time since 1980 , Ireland also won an Olympic medal in more than a single sport .",
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"text": "World Combat Games The World Combat Games are an international multi-sport event featuring combat sports and martial arts . Fifteen Olympic and non-Olympic sports are currently on the programme : aikido , boxing , fencing , judo , ju-jitsu , karate , kendo , kickboxing , Muay Thai , sambo , savate , sumo , taekwondo , wrestling and wushu . The World Combat Games were initiated by SportAccord , the umbrella organisation for international sports federations and organizers of sports events , in order to bring these sports closer to a worldwide public . The World Combat Games are accompanied by a cultural program that reflects the ancient traditions and values of martial arts as well as their contribution to modern society .",
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"text": "Drew McFedries Michael Andrew `` Drew '' McFedries ( born July 27 , 1978 ) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division . A professional competitor since 2001 , McFedries has formerly competed for the UFC , Titan FC , and Shooto .",
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"text": "UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka UFC Fight Night : Holohan vs. Smolka ( also known as UFC Fight Night 76 ) was a mixed martial arts event held on October 24 , 2015 at 3Arena in Dublin , Ireland .",
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"text": "Gregor Gillespie Gregor Gillespie ( born 1987 in Webster , New York ) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship . A professional competitor since 2012 , Gillespie has also formerly competed for Ring of Combat where he was the Lightweight Champion .",
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"text": "Bobby Cassidy Bobby Cassidy , born April 19 , 1944 , is a former professional boxer who fought from 1963 to 1980 . Although born and raised in New York , Cassidy is of Irish lineage and fought under the name , `` Irish '' Bobby Cassidy . Cassidy was a southpaw ( left-handed ) who was world-rated in the junior middleweight , middleweight , light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions . In 1975 , he was ranked number one in the world as a light heavyweight by the World Boxing Council . In 1963 , Cassidy , from Levittown , Long Island , New York , scored a one-punch , 39-second knockout in his professional debut at Sunnyside Garden . He went on to compile a ring record of 59 wins , 16 losses , three draws , one no contest and 27 knockouts . Among the notable fighters that he defeated were Don Fullmer , Jimmy Dupree , Tom Bethea , Isaac Logart , Ramon Ranquello , Tommy Hicks and Christy Elliott . He also fought world champions Luis Manuel Rodríguez , Rodrigo Valdez and Alessandro Mazzinghi . In a six-month span of 1973 , Cassidy fought Dupree three times , for a total of 30 rounds . Both light heavyweights were ranked in the top 10 at the time . They fought to a draw in the first fight , Dupree won a split decision in the second fight and Cassidy won a unanimous decision in the third . The final meeting was held at Madison Square Garden 's Felt Forum . Cassidy dropped Dupree three times in the fight . The Dupree fights were part of stretch during which Cassidy fought eight consecutive opponents ranked in the Top 10 . Throughout his career he fought main events in both the old and current Madison Square Garden . After his boxing career , Cassidy began training fighters and has worked with two world champions , WBC light heavyweight champion Donny Lalonde and WBO middleweight champion Lonnie Bradley . He also trained Ugandan contender Godfrey Nyakana . As an actor , Cassidy has appeared in three films , Rocky , Uncle Joe Shannon and This Thing of Ours . In 2007 , his son , boxing writer Bobby Cassidy Jr. , wrote a play , Kid Shamrock , based on his life and boxing career . It has been produced Off Broadway three times . In June 2007 at the Producers Club . In February 2011 at the Atlantic Theater Company , Stage 2 , and in November -- December 2011 at TADA ! Theater . The cast has featured several former boxers , including John Duddy , Seamus McDonagh and Mark Breland . The most recent production was directed by former WBO heavyweight champion Michael Bentt . Cassidy was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001 and the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame in 2013 .",
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"text": "Peter McDonagh Peter McDonagh is a professional boxer from Galway , Ireland . He usually competes at lightweight .",
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"text": "Benedict Cumberbatch Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch CBE ( born 19 July 1976 ) is an English actor who has performed in film , television , theatre and radio . He is the son of actors Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham . Cumberbatch graduated from the University of Manchester and continued his training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art , obtaining a Master of Arts in Classical Acting . He first performed at the Open Air Theatre , Regent 's Park in Shakespearean productions and made his West End debut portraying George Tesman in Richard Eyre 's revival of Hedda Gabler in 2005 . Since then he has starred in the Royal National Theatre productions After the Dance ( 2010 ) and Frankenstein ( 2011 ) . In 2015 , he played William Shakespeare 's Hamlet at the Barbican Theatre . Cumberbatch 's television work includes appearances in Silent Witness ( 2002 ) and Fortysomething ( 2003 ) before playing Stephen Hawking in the television film Hawking in 2004 . He has starred as Sherlock Holmes in the series Sherlock since 2010 . He has also headlined Tom Stoppard 's adaptation of Parade 's End ( 2012 ) and The Hollow Crown : The Wars of the Roses ( 2016 ) . In film , he has starred in Amazing Grace ( 2006 ) as William Pitt the Younger , Star Trek Into Darkness ( 2013 ) as Khan , 12 Years a Slave ( 2013 ) as William Prince Ford , The Fifth Estate ( 2013 ) as Julian Assange and The Imitation Game ( 2014 ) as Alan Turing . From 2012 to 2014 , through voice and motion capture , he played the characters of Smaug and the Necromancer in The Hobbit film series . Cumberbatch portrays the Marvel Comics character Dr. Stephen Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe , first appearing in the film Doctor Strange ( 2016 ) . Cumberbatch has received numerous awards and nominations for acting including three Laurence Olivier Award nominations , winning Best Actor in a Play for Frankenstein . He has also received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations , winning Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for Sherlock . His performance in The Imitation Game earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor . In addition , he has received six BAFTA nominations , five Screen Actors Guild Award nominations and two Golden Globe Award nominations among others . In 2014 , Time magazine included him in its annual Time 100 as one of the `` Most Influential People in the World '' . He was appointed a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in June 2015 for his services to the performing arts and to charity .",
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"text": "Liberator (magazine) Liberator is a radical liberal United Kingdom magazine associated with but not officially connected to the Liberal Democrats . Founded in 1970 as the magazine of the then Young Liberals , it has often published articles critical of the party leadership , in particular over the Liberal Party 's debacle over nuclear disarmament in 1986 , the merger of the Liberal Party and Social Democratic Party and the Tony Blair-Paddy Ashdown project . Previous editors include Peter Hain in 1973-75 , later a Labour MP . Since 1982 , the magazine has been edited by an editorial collective , whose former members include Liz Barker , now a Liberal Democrat peer . The magazine merged with Radical Bulletin , mostly topical and distinctly off-message news , in 1983 . Regular features include a column by the fictional peer Lord Bonkers who `` was Liberal MP for Rutland South-West between 1906 and 1910 . Since 1990 his diaries have appeared in Liberator magazine , giving a unique perspective on British politics . Lord Bonkers ' Diary is dictated to Jonathan Calder '' . A history of the magazine was published in the 300th issue in December 2004 .",
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"text": "24 Hours in the Past 24 Hours in the Past was a BBC One living history TV series first broadcast in 2015 . Six celebrities were immersed in a recreation of impoverished life in Victorian Britain . Each of the four episodes represented 24 hours living and working in four different occupations . A key part of the series was its immersive nature . The four episodes were ostensibly filmed in direct sequence , and the participants lived , ate and slept in the often filthy conditions portrayed . Living history has become a popular theme in recent UK TV series , usually involving Ruth Goodman and regular collaborators in a long-term series , filmed in intermittent episodes with a cast of historians . This series took a different pitch , using a continuous filming technique without the respite of hotels between episodes and cast with `` the randomest collection of participants '' to create an air of surprise at their conditions .",
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"text": "Tait's Edinburgh Magazine Tait 's Edinburgh Magazine was a monthly periodical founded in 1832 . It was an important venue for liberal political views , as well as contemporary cultural and literary developments , in early-to-mid-nineteenth century Britain . The magazine was founded by William Tait ( 1792 -- 1864 ) , the son of a builder and an inheritor of a large fortune . Tait was an `` independent radical '' in politics ; he strongly favored the Whig party . 1832 was a time of great political ferment , with the first Reform Bill the dominant subject of discourse . Tait 's periodical was intended as a `` Radical riposte '' to `` the politically revanchist but culturally avant-garde Blackwood 's Edinburgh Magazine . '' Tait 's welcomed many new and unknown writers like Robert Nicoll , as well as established voices like James Henry Leigh Hunt , and figures of future fame like Harriet Martineau and John Stuart Mill . From 1833 on , Tait 's Magazine was a regular venue for the essays of Thomas De Quincey . De Quincey 's series of biographical essays on the Lake Poets ( later collected as Recollections of the Lake Poets ) were featured in Tait 's between 1834 and 1840 . Tait published a range of other selections by De Quincey , including , somewhat surprisingly , `` A Tory 's Account of Toryism , Whiggism and Radicalism '' ( December 1835 , January 1836 ) . That article , however , was supplied with many sarcastic footnotes disagreeing with its points -- `` objecting foot-notes from the pen , presumably , of Tait himself . '' In 1834 Tait 's Magazine was combined with Johnstone 's Edinburgh Magazine , a liberal periodical started two years earlier by husband and wife John Johnstone and Christian Isobel Johnstone . She was an early feminist who wrote extensively for Tait 's in the following years , becoming the magazine 's `` chief contributor and director '' under William Tait himself . Christian Johnstone was `` the first woman to serve as paid editor of a major Victorian periodical , '' to which she brought `` fresh life and popularity . '' In the same year Alexander Bailey Richmond took the magazine 's London agents to court , for reviewing a work calling Richmond a government spy : the defence was successful . Christian Johnstone died in 1857 ; Tait 's Magazine ceased publication in 1861 .",
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"text": "Tuppence Middleton Tuppence Middleton ( born 21 February 1987 ) is an English actress . She was nominated for the London Evening Standard Film Awards 2010 for Most Promising Newcomer . Since 2015 , she portrays Riley Blue in the television series Sense8 . She has appeared in feature films such as Tormented ( 2009 ) , Chatroom ( 2010 ) , Cleanskin ( 2012 ) , Trance ( 2013 ) , The Lady Vanishes ( 2013 ) , The Imitation Game ( 2014 ) , and Jupiter Ascending ( 2015 ) , as well as in television series such as Bones ( 2008 ) , New Tricks ( 2010 ) , Friday Night Dinner ( 2011 ) , Sinbad ( 2012 ) , Spies of Warsaw ( 2013 ) , and Black Mirror ( 2013 ) , and Sense8 ( 2015 ) . She starred in two British period dramas screened around the same time , Dickensian ( 2015 -- 16 ) , playing Miss Havisham , and War & Peace ( 2016 ) , in which she played Russian princess and villain Hélène Kuragina .",
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"text": "Judi Dench Dame Judith Olivia Dench ( born 9 December 1934 ) , known as Judi Dench , is an English actress and author . Dench made her professional debut in 1957 with the Old Vic Company . Over the following few years , she performed in several of Shakespeare 's plays in such roles as Ophelia in Hamlet , Juliet in Romeo and Juliet , and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth . Although most of her work during this period was in theatre , she also branched into film work and won a BAFTA Award as Most Promising Newcomer . She drew strong reviews for her leading role in the musical Cabaret in 1968 . Over the next two decades , Dench established herself as one of the most significant British theatre performers , working for the National Theatre Company and the Royal Shakespeare Company . She achieved success in television during this period , in the series A Fine Romance from 1981 until 1984 , and in 1992 with a starring role in the romantic comedy series As Time Goes By . Her film appearances were infrequent and included supporting roles in major films such as A Room with a View ( 1986 ) supporting Maggie Smith , before she rose to international fame as M in GoldenEye ( 1995 ) , a role she continued to play in James Bond films until Skyfall ( 2012 ) . A seven-time Oscar nominee , Dench won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love and has received nominations for her roles in Mrs Brown ( 1997 ) , Chocolat ( 2000 ) , Iris ( 2001 ) , Mrs Henderson Presents ( 2005 ) , Notes on a Scandal ( 2006 ) , and Philomena ( 2013 ) . She has also received many award nominations for her acting in theatre , film and television ; her competitive awards include six British Academy Film Awards , four BAFTA TV Awards , seven Olivier Awards , two Screen Actors Guild Awards , two Golden Globes , and a Tony Award . She has also received the BAFTA Fellowship ( 2001 ) and the Special Olivier Award ( 2004 ) . In June 2011 , she received a fellowship from the British Film Institute ( BFI ) . Dench is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts ( FRSA ) .",
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"text": "Esquire (UK Edition) Esquire Magazine ( UK edition ) is a monthly magazine for men owned by the National Magazine Company , a subsidiary of the US-based Hearst Corporation . The first edition was published Spring/Summer 1991 . The magazine features articles on luxe design and culture , food , business and technology , style , music and books . It is pitched at a similarly upscale audience to GQ , attempting to offer a more adult read than lad mags like Maxim and FHM . Each month , Esquire Magazine features famous celebrities on its cover : recent cover girls have included Katy Perry and Rachel Weisz ; and male celebrities from Jeff Bridges and Jake Gyllenhaal to Dizzee Rascal have appeared on the cover . The first cover star was Brigitte Bardot .",
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"text": "Camilla Long Camilla Elizabeth Long ( born 28 November 1978 ) is an English newspaper columnist with The Times and The Sunday Times . Descended from the Pelham-Clinton family ( Henry Pelham-Clinton , 4th Duke of Newcastle ( 1785 -- 1851 ) is an ancestor through her paternal grandmother ) , she was educated at Oxford High School and Corpus Christi College , Oxford . In 2010 she was the 2009 British Press Awards `` Interviewer of the Year ( broadsheet ) '' . In January 2012 , Long interviewed the German-Irish actor Michael Fassbender . Her opening question apparently referred to the large size of the actor 's penis ( `` That 's kind of you to say '' , he is quoted as saying ) . A section of Long 's article was read to Fassbender in a subsequent interview for GQ magazine , including Long 's statement that she was `` quite certain that -LSB- Fassbender -RSB- would willingly show me his penis , given slightly different circumstances and a bucket of champagne , '' causing Fassbender to respond that `` I do n't think I would touch her with a barge pole . '' In 2013 she won the Hatchet Job of the Year award for a piece on Rachel Cusk 's divorce memoir Aftermath : On Marriage and Separation published in March 2012 . Long had been nominated the previous year . In July 2013 Long succeeded Cosmo Landesman as film critic of The Sunday Times . In March 2015 Long drew local criticism for referring to Thanet as `` a small nodule of erupted spleen at the eastern edge of England '' . In April 2015 Long appeared in an episode of BBC 's Have I Got News for You in which she made comments about UKIP Leader Nigel Farage . Long was defending her article about South Thanet , the constituency for which Farage was a candidate . UKIP went on to complain to Kent police regarding the comments . However , no action was taken .",
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"text": "2014 in the United Kingdom Events from the year 2014 in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland .",
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"text": "Sex columnist A sex columnist is a writer of a newspaper or magazine column about sex . Sex advice columns may take the form of essays or , more frequently , answers to questions posed by readers . Sex advice columns can usually be found in alt weekly newspapers , women 's magazines , health or fitness magazines , and student newspapers . While some are written by trained sexologists , many are penned by people lacking credentials in human sexuality and relationships , yet willing to divulge their opinions or personal bedroom antics . The television series Sex and the City protagonist Carrie Bradshaw was a sex columnist , which author Candace Bushnell modeled after herself in her original non-fiction book based on a column of the same name . The show , which first aired in 1998 , is credited with the increase of sex columnists found in college campus newspapers and blogs , such as at Ivy League colleges and many other schools . One such columnist , Meghan Bainum , at the University of Kansas , Lawrence , placed in the 42nd annual William Randolph Hearst Foundation Journalism Awards Program ( 2001 -- 2002 ) for her column . Anka Radakovich was the first of a new breed of sex columnists for whom `` every detail of the writer 's psyche is splayed across the page ... confessional journalism at its most intimate '' . Radakovich had written for the old Details magazine when it was a chronicle of downtown fashion and night life . After James Truman became editor-in-chief and transformed Details into a men 's magazine , he offered Radakovich a column in September 1990 . She became the first modern-day magazine sex columnist working for a mainstream men 's publication .",
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"text": "Right Now! (magazine) Right Now ! was a right-wing British political magazine , which ran from 1993 to 2006 . The magazine also featured arts coverage and cultural criticism . It proclaimed itself a magazine of `` politics , ideas and culture '' . It was initially edited by Michael Harrison ( an associate of Lady Birdwood ) , and then from 1995 until closure by Derek Turner . Contributing editors included Allan Robertson and Christopher Luke of the London Swinton Circle and Stuart Millson of the Conservative Democratic Alliance . Its origins lay in the Revolutionary Conservative Caucus and with right-wing members of the Monday Club . The magazine featured interviews with and articles by many leading politicians , thinkers and writers . These include Antony Flew , Roger Scruton , Pat Buchanan , Peter Brimelow , Frederick Forsyth , Charles Moore , Garry Bushell , Nick Griffin , Jean-Marie Le Pen , Alain de Benoist , Richard Lynn , J. Philippe Rushton , Thomas Fleming , Samuel T. Francis and C. B. Liddell . Prominent Conservative politicians who contributed to , or were interviewed by , Right Now ! include Norman Tebbit , Ann Widdecombe , John Redwood , Teddy Taylor , Teresa Gorman and Bill Cash . The magazine was mentioned by then Foreign Secretary Robin Cook in 2000 in an attack on then Conservative Party leader William Hague 's inability to contain `` extremists '' within the party ; Cook criticised Hague for not shutting the magazine down . Andrew Hunter , a former Conservative MP who defected to Ian Paisley 's Democratic Unionist Party , was a long-time patron of the magazine . Hunter ceased links with the magazine in 2002 , following pressure from Iain Duncan Smith , stating disagreement with an advert in the magazine for the Conservative Democratic Alliance which was critical of the Conservative Party .",
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"text": "A Moment in Time (novel) A Moment in Time is a 1964 novel written by English author H. E. Bates . He based the setting for most of the story on Shopswyke House , a Georgian mansion in Tangmere , West Sussex to which Bates himself was assigned .",
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"text": "Stephen Mansfield Stephen Lee Mansfield ( born 1958 ) is an American author who writes about history , modern culture , religion and men 's issues . His books have appeared on the New York Times best-seller list .",
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"text": "The Theory of Everything (2014 film) The Theory of Everything is a 2014 British biographical romantic drama film directed by James Marsh and adapted by Anthony McCarten from the memoir Travelling to Infinity : My Life with Stephen by Jane Wilde Hawking , which deals with her relationship with her ex-husband , theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking , his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS , also known as Lou Gehrig 's disease or motor neurone disease ) , and his success in physics . The film stars Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones with Charlie Cox , Emily Watson , Simon McBurney , Christian McKay , Harry Lloyd and David Thewlis featured in supporting roles . The film had its world premiere at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival on 7 September 2014 . The film was acclaimed critically worldwide , with praise for the musical score , cinematography and the performance of Felicity Jones and especially Eddie Redmayne , which earned him nominations for a variety of accolades in award shows and film festivals , including the Academy Award for Best Actor . The film received four Golden Globe Award nominations , winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor -- Motion Picture Drama for Redmayne and Best Original Score for Jóhannsson . It received three Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations , winning one for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for Redmayne . It received 10 British Academy Film Awards nominations and won Outstanding British Film , Best Leading Actor ( for Redmayne ) and Best Adapted Screenplay ( for McCarten ) .",
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"text": "List of covers of Time magazine (1920s) This is a list of people appearing on the cover of Time magazine in the 1920s . Time was first published in 1923 . As Time became established as one of the United States ' leading newsmagazines , an appearance on the cover of Time became an indicator of a person 's notability , fame or notoriety . Such features were accompanied by articles about the person . For other decades , see Lists of people on the cover of Time magazine .",
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"text": "The Leisure Hour The Leisure Hour was a British general-interest periodical of the Victorian era which ran weekly from 1852 to 1905 . It was the most successful of several popular magazines published by the Religious Tract Society , which produced Christian literature for a wide audience . Each issue mixed multiple genres of fiction and factual stories , historical and topical . The magazine 's title referred to campaigns that had decreased work hours , giving workers extra leisure time . Until 1876 , it carried the subtitle `` A Family Journal of Instruction and Recreation '' ; after that , the subtitle changed to `` An illustrated magazine for home reading '' . Each issue cost one penny and comprised 16 pages . The layout typically included approximately six long articles , formatted in two columns per page , and five or six illustrations . The articles were a mix , including biographies , poetry , essays , and fiction . Each issue usually started with a piece of serialised fiction . The creation of the magazine was partly a response to non-religious popular magazines that the Religious Tract Society saw as delivering a `` pernicious '' morality to the working classes . The ethos of the magazine was guided by Sabbatarianism : the campaign to keep Sunday as a day of rest . It aimed to treat its diverse subjects `` in the light of Christian truth '' . Despite this , The Leisure Hour carried far fewer statements of Christian doctrine than the Society 's other publications . Compared to other popular magazines of the time , The Leisure Hour had a greater emphasis on fiction . Two days before the magazine 's launch in 1852 , a warehouse fire destroyed the first batch of The Leisure Hour , so replacement copies had to be printed . The magazine was edited by William Haig Miller until 1858 , James Macaulay from 1858 to 1895 , and William Stevens from 1895 to 1900 . Harold Copping was one of its illustrators . Authors were initially only credited by initials rather than by name , giving the writing a collective rather than individual authority , though naming of authors became more common from the 1870s onwards . In its jubilee issue , published in 1902 , the magazine identified 111 authors who had contributed .",
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"text": "Sherlock Holmes (1984 TV series) Sherlock Holmes is the name given to the TV series of Sherlock Holmes adaptations produced by British television company Granada Television between 1984 and 1994 , with the first two series bearing the title The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes on screen and being followed by subsequent sub-series bearing the titles of other short story collections by Arthur Conan Doyle . The series was broadcast on the ITV network in the UK and starred Jeremy Brett as the famous detective . His portrayal remains very popular and is accepted by some as the definitive on-screen version of Sherlock Holmes . In addition , Holmes 's faithful friend and companion Dr. Watson is portrayed as the kind of thoroughly competent sidekick that Holmes would want . Initially , Watson was portrayed by David Burke ( who had earlier played the villain in an adaptation of `` The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet '' for the 1965 BBC series starring Douglas Wilmer and Nigel Stock ) . Burke appeared in the first year of the Adventures series before leaving to join the Royal Shakespeare Company . He was replaced by Edward Hardwicke , who played Watson for the remainder of the run . Of the 60 Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle , 42 were adapted in the series spanning 36 one-hour episodes and five feature-length specials . ( The elements of two stories were combined in one episode , accounting for the different numbers . )",
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"text": "Ian Mortimer (historian) Ian James Forrester Mortimer ( born 22 September 1967 ) is a British historian and writer of historical fiction . He is best known for his book The Time Traveller 's Guide to Medieval England , which became a Sunday Times bestseller in paperback in 2010 .",
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"text": "2014 Commonwealth Games The 2014 Commonwealth Games ( Scottish : Geamannan a ` Cho-fhlaitheis 2014 ) , officially known as the XX Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Glasgow 2014 , was an international multi-sport event celebrated in the tradition of the Commonwealth Games as governed by the Commonwealth Games Federation ( CGF ) . It took place in Glasgow , Scotland , from 23 July to 3 August 2014 . Glasgow was selected as the host city on 9 November 2007 during CGF General Assembly in Colombo , Sri Lanka , defeating Abuja , Nigeria . It was the largest multi-sport event ever held in Scotland with around 4,950 athletes from 71 different nations and territories competing in 18 different sports , outranking the 1970 and 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh . Over the last 10 years , however , Glasgow and Scotland had staged World , Commonwealth , European , or British events in all sports proposed for the 2014 Commonwealth Games , including the World Badminton Championships in 1997 . The Games received acclaim for their organisation , attendance , and the public enthusiasm of the people of Scotland , with CGF chief executive Mike Hooper hailing them as `` the standout games in the history of the movement '' . Held in Scotland for the third time , the Games were notable for the successes of the Home Nations of the United Kingdom , with England , Wales and hosts Scotland achieving their largest ever gold medal hauls and overall medal hauls at a Commonwealth Games . England finished top of the medal table for the first time since the 1986 Commonwealth Games , also held in Scotland . Kiribati also won its first ever medal at a Commonwealth Games , a gold in the 105 kg men 's weightlifting competition .",
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"text": "The Trip to Italy The Trip to Italy is a 2014 British comedy film , written and directed by Michael Winterbottom . It is the sequel of Winterbottom 's TV series The Trip , whose second series also titled The Trip to Italy broadcast on BBC Two , following the film 's premiere at the Sundance Film Festival . The film had its world premiere at 2014 Sundance Film Festival on 20 January 2014 .",
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"text": "Penguin Celebrations Penguin Celebrations was a book series released by Penguin Books in 2008 , Penguin re-released 36 modern popular works using Penguin 's distinctive late 1940s style , rebranded ` Penguin Celebrations ' . Following the 1940s style ; Green is for ` mystery ' , Orange for ` fantastic fiction ' , Pink for ` distant lands ' , Dark Blue for ` real lives ' and Purple for ` viewpoints ' . The ` Penguin Celebrations ' books are as follows : Fiction William Boyd - Any Human Heart Jonathan Coe - What a Carve Up ! Jonathan Safran Foer - Everything Is Illuminated Zoë Heller - Notes on a Scandal Nick Hornby - How to Be Good Marian Keyes - The Other Side of the Story Matthew Kneale - English Passengers Hari Kunzru - The Impressionist Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian Meg Rosoff - How I Live Now Ali Smith - The Accidental Zadie Smith - White Teeth Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction Pat Barker - Regeneration Non-fiction Noam Chomsky - Hegemony or Survival Niall Ferguson - Empire Robin Lane Fox - The Classical World Malcolm Gladwell - Blink Brian Greene - The Fabric of the Cosmos Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner - Freakonomics James Lovelock - The Revenge of Gaia Eric Schlosser - Fast Food Nation Crime Donna Tartt - The Secret History P. D. James - A Certain Justice John Mortimer - Rumpole and the Penge Bungalow Murders Alex Garland - The Beach Barbara Vine - The Chimney-sweeper 's Boy Travel and adventure Ryszard Kapuściński - The Shadow of the Sun Redmond O'Hanlon - Congo Journey Paul Theroux - Dark Star Safari Biography Charles Nicholl - Leonardo da Vinci : Flights of the Mind Claire Tomalin - Jane Austen : A Life Jeremy Paxman - The English Essays Alain de Botton - The Consolations of Philosophy Jeremy Clarkson - The World According to Clarkson Alistair Cooke - Letter from America",
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"text": "Ellyse Perry Ellyse Alexandra Perry ( born 3 November 1990 ) is an Australian sportswoman who made her debut for both the Australian cricket and the Australian women 's national soccer team at the age of 16 . She played her first cricket international in July 2007 before earning her first soccer cap for Australia a month later . Perry is the youngest person to represent Australia in cricket and the first Australian to have appeared in both cricket and soccer World Cups . Perry was fast-tracked to make her One Day International ( ODI ) debut for Australia against New Zealand , three months before playing a single match for her state New South Wales in the Women 's National Cricket League ( WNCL ) . In 2007 -- 08 , she made her debut for New South Wales and won the WNCL with them , and at the end of the season , she made her Test debut in Bowral against England . During the season , she was the player of the match in her Twenty20 international debut against England , and made her maiden ODI half-century against New Zealand . Perry took 4/23 in the final of the 2008 -- 09 WNCL to help New South Wales defend their title . She then took nine wickets as Australia came fourth in the 2009 World Cup held in Australia . She was ineffective during the 2009 ICC Women 's World Twenty20 in England , taking only two wickets in Australia 's four matches . In 2009 -- 10 , Perry took 22 wickets and scored 148 runs as New South Wales won the WNCL again . She then took 18 wickets in 10 ODIs against New Zealand at the end of the season , as the Australians won all the matches . During these matches , Perry took her maiden five-wicket ODI haul . Perry played in each of Australia 's matches at the 2010 World Twenty20 in the West Indies , taking 3/18 and being named player of the match in the final as Australia defeated New Zealand by three runs to claim the title . A defender , Perry represented Australia at the 2008 Asian Cup , and scored in one of the matches . She played for the Central Coast Mariners in the Australian W-League during the 2008 -- 09 season , before transferring to Canberra United the following year . In June 2010 , Perry began her media career by hosting the soccer-related show Football Stars of Tomorrow , screened on the digital sports channel One HD .",
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"text": "BetterSex BetterSex.com is an online distributor of sexual health products for adults who want to improve the quality of intimacy and sex in their relationship . The company was founded in 1991 with headquarters located in Hillsborough , NC . BetterSex.com launched its first website in 1997 . Over 3,000,000 unique visitors viewed almost 30,000,000 sexual health and information pages there in 2007 . The Better Sex Video Series , launched in 1991 , was the first commercially available and widely advertised adult sex education video to feature real couples and sexuality experts providing guidance about open communication between partners , overcoming sexual inhibitions and correcting misconceptions about better sex . The Better Sex Video series has sold more than four million videos in over 30 countries . Since 1991 BetterSex.com has developed a library of videos and products covering a range of topics from advanced sexual positions to erectile dysfunction solutions . BetterSex.com was the creator of the Better Sex Video Series which offers adult sex education help to individuals in their home . The Better Sex Videos feature commentary by sex education experts followed by explicit illustrations by couples who demonstrate key elements , skills and techniques . In 1993 , the company formed the Advisory Council composed of sex educators , therapists , and researchers . The Advisory Panel includes Dr. Linda Banner ( licensed sex therapist specializing in marriage and relationship counseling , Lori Buckley , Psy . D. ( licensed clinical psychologist ) , Dr. Eli Coleman ( Director of the Department of Family Practice and Community health at the University of Minnesota Medical School , Clive Davis , Ph.D. ( researcher and board member for a number of psychology associations ) , Marian Dunn , Ph.D. ( director for the Center for Human Sexuality , SUNY Downstate Medical Center , and Eusebio Rubio-Aurioles , M.D. , Ph.D. ( licensed sex therapist and professor of sexual medicine at the National Autonomous University of Mexico .",
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"text": "Who's That Girl (1987 film) Who 's That Girl is a 1987 American screwball comedy film written by Andrew Smith and Ken Finkleman , and directed by James Foley . It stars Madonna and Griffin Dunne , and depicts the story of a street-smart girl who is falsely accused of murdering her boyfriend and is sent to jail . After getting released , she meets a man , who is supposed to make sure she gets on her bus back to Philadelphia , and convinces him to help her catch those responsible for her confinement . While searching for the embezzler , they fall in love with each other . After the failure of her 1986 film Shanghai Surprise , Madonna decided to sign another comedy film titled Slammer , which was later renamed to Who 's That Girl . However , she had to convince both Warner Bros. and the producers of the film that she was ready for the project . Madonna enlisted her friend James Foley to direct the film . Shooting began in New York in October 1986 , and continued until March 1987 . Production was halted during December due to snowfall in New York . Madonna utilized the time to work on her next tour and the soundtrack of the film . The film was released on August 7 , 1987 , and was a box office bomb , grossing only $ 2.5 million in its first week , with its final domestic total being about $ 7.3 million . Critics were highly disappointed with the film , and Foley 's direction . Some went on to call it one of the worst films to be released , while others found Madonna 's comic timing to be one of the highlights . However , the Who 's That Girl World Tour went on to be a critical and commercial success , grossing a total of US$ 25 million , and playing in front of audiences totaling 1.5 million people . The soundtrack of the film , though not acclaimed by the critics , enjoyed commercial success . Three of Madonna 's songs , the title track , `` Causing a Commotion '' and `` The Look of Love '' , were released as singles with the title track becoming Madonna 's sixth number one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 . The soundtrack album went on to sell six million copies worldwide .",
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"text": "Cool for the Summer `` Cool for the Summer '' is a song by American singer Demi Lovato . It serves as the lead single from her fifth studio album , Confident ( 2015 ) . The song was released on July 1 , 2015 , by Hollywood , and Island Records , and made its radio premiere on the same date via Republic Records . Lovato co-wrote `` Cool for the Summer '' with Alexander Erik Kronlund , Savan Kotecha , and the song 's producers Max Martin and Ali Payami . Musically , it has a rock styled edge over an electronic instrumental arrangement . The song has garnered attention for its bi-curious insinuations and sexually suggestive lyrics . Critics praised `` Cool for the Summer '' for its production and bi-curious lyrical content . It was included on several year-end lists and received nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards and 2015 Teen Choice Awards in the `` Song Of The Summer '' category . The song received an award for being one of the most performed songs of 2015 at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards . Commercially `` Cool for the Summer '' had a positive reception . In United States the song debuted at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated July 18 , 2015 , selling 80,000 copies in its first charting week . It entered the Hot 100 's top 20 on the chart dated August 15 , 2015 , and peaked at number 11 , becoming Lovato 's third highest chart position . The song also reached number one on the Dance Club Songs chart . It was certified double-platinum by RIAA . `` Cool for the Summer '' has also topped the charts in Greece and peaked within the top 10 in Belgium , the Czech Republic , Lebanon , Mexico , New Zealand , and the United Kingdom as well as the top 20 in Australia , Canada , Ireland , Slovakia , and Spain . Its music video was directed by Hannah Lux Davis and released on July 23 , 2015 . It received positive reviews from critics , who praised the singer 's sensuality and artistic growth . To promote the song , Lovato performed it at pool parties after its release . She also promoted the song on several TV programs such as The Voice , Sunrise , the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards , Jimmy Kimmel Live ! , and Saturday Night Live .",
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"text": "Pat Perry William Patrick Perry ( born February 4 , 1959 in Taylorville , IL ) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball . He pitched from 1985 to 1990 for the St. Louis Cardinals , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers .",
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"text": "1987 (artist) 1987 , real name Victor Holmberg ( born 28 April 1987 ) , is a producer , songwriter and musician of solo projects . He is also a member of the Swedish electronic music duo Montauk .",
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"text": "Yvonne Perry Yvonne Perry ( born October 23 , 1966 in Voorheesville , New York , U.S. ) is an American actress . After years doing commercials , and nearly a year as part of the improv team tricking people for Candid Camera , her big break came in 1992 when she landed the role of Rosanna Cabot on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns . In 1993 , she won the Soap Opera Digest award for Outstanding Female Newcomer which was the show 's first win in that category . She and on-screen love interest Shawn Christian ( ex-Mike ) were voted Hottest Soap Opera Couple by People Magazine in 1995 . In 1996 , she left the program but returned in 1998 and 1999 . After leaving As the World Turns , Yvonne studied in London with the Royal National Theatre , lived in LA for several years , and now resides in upstate NY with her husband , Mark , whom she married in 1993 , and their two daughters . She remains very good friends with former co-stars , Martha Byrne ( Lily , ex-Rose ) and Kelley Menighan Hensley ( Emily ) . She has been a Visiting Guest Artist at Union College in Schenectady , New York and currently teaches at Siena College , Skidmore College , and the State University of New York at Albany . Yvonne still enjoys an active career as a freelance actress . She does regional theatre , commercials , voice-overs , books-on-tape , industrial films , and occasional independents . She played a divorced mother of a young boy in a half-hour comedy pilot called `` Dads '' in 1997 .",
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"text": "The Family That Preys The Family That Preys is a 2008 American movie drama written , produced , and directed by Tyler Perry . The screenplay focuses on two families , one wealthy and the other working class , whose lives are intertwined in both love and business . The movie is the second of four in which Perry 's signature character , Madea , does not make an appearance . It is also the second Perry-directed film ( alongside Daddy 's Little Girls ) that is not based on any of the filmmaker 's stage plays .",
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"text": "Neil Perry Neil Arthur Perry AM ( born 29 June 1957 ) is an Australian chef , restaurateur , author and television presenter . He also is the co-ordinator for Qantas Flight Catering under his company Rockpool Consulting . He also cooks high quality Korean BBQ foods and is an expert in Asian cuisine . Perry co-owns and is executive chef of numerous restaurants in Australia . In Sydney , he runs three restaurants located in the city 's CBD : his flagship fine-dining establishment Rockpool , modern Chinese restaurant Spice Temple , and steakhouse Rockpool Bar & Grill . In Melbourne , there is the original incarnation of Rockpool Bar & Grill as well as the fine-dining Rosetta , and modern Chinese restaurant Spice Temple . In Perth , Perry also runs a Rockpool Bar & Grill .",
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"text": "Perryville, Arkansas Perryville is a city in and the county seat of Perry County , Arkansas , United States . The population was 1,460 at the 2010 census , an increase of just two persons from 2000 . It is part of the Little Rock -- North Little Rock -- Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area .",
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"text": "Madea Goes to Jail (play) Madea Goes to Jail is an American musical play , touring from 2005 to 2006 , created , written , produced , and directed by Tyler Perry . It stars Tyler Perry as Mabel `` Madea '' Simmons , Cassi Davis as Ella , Cherly Pepsi Riley as Wanda , and Judy Peterson as Katie .",
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"text": "Jonathan Perry (cricketer) Jonathan Nicholas Perry ( born 29 December 1965 in Frimley , Surrey ) is a former English cricketer who played 11 first-class matches in 1987 and 1988 . Ten of these games were for Cambridge University , with the other coming for the combined Oxford and Cambridge Universities side . Perry made his debut for Cambridge against Lancashire at Fenner 's in April 1987 , taking four wickets in the match including 3/73 in the first innings . He bettered this with 3/56 ( his career best ) against Surrey in his next game . His only other three-wicket haul was also against Surrey , 3/72 in June 1988 , although he did manage four wickets in a non-first-class game for Oxford and Cambridge Universities against the West Indians later that month . Perry is the great-grandson of Warwickshire captain and England and British Lions rugby union international J. F. Byrne .",
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"text": "The Band Perry The Band Perry is an American music group composed of siblings Kimberly Perry ( lead vocals , guitar , piano ) , Reid Perry ( bass guitar , background vocals ) , and Neil Perry ( mandolin , drums , accordion , background vocals ) . They signed to Republic Nashville in August 2009 and released their self-titled debut album on October 12 , 2010 . From this album , `` If I Die Young '' reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs and Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks charts and has been certified 6x multi-platinum . Their second album , Pioneer , was released April 2 , 2013 . It produced additional number one singles in `` Better Dig Two '' and `` Done '' , plus the top 10 hits `` Do n't Let Me Be Lonely '' and `` Chainsaw '' . In the spring of 2016 , the trio parted ways with the Big Machine Label Group and later signed to Interscope Records . In July 2016 , Neil , Reid , and Kimberly appeared on Celebrity Family Feud .",
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"text": "Max Perry Max Perry ( born June 23 , 1984 ) , primarily known by his stage name Maxwell Smart is a record producer , born in New York City and raised in Brooklyn , New York .",
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"text": "Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season 8) The eighth and final season of Tyler Perry 's House of Payne began airing on October 21 , 2011 and ended , with the series finale , on August 10 , 2012 . It stars LaVan Davis as Curtis Payne , Cassi Davis as Ella Payne , Allen Payne as CJ Payne , Lance Gross as Calvin Payne , Demetria McKinney as Janine Payne , Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda Payne and Palmer Williams , Jr. who joins the cast as Floyd Jackson , and consists of 62 episodes . It also stars Larramie `` Doc '' Shaw as Malik and China Anne McClain as Jazmine who are both in limited amount of episodes due to the shows that they also starred in ( Pair of Kings and A.N.T. Farm ) .",
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"text": "Tab Perry Tab Wilson Perry ( born January 20 , 1982 ) is a former American football wide receiver . He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft . He played college football at UCLA . Perry has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins .",
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"text": "Ellen Perry Ellen Perry '12 is an award-winning film director , writer , producer and cinematographer . She attended the USC School of Cinematic Arts . Her first feature documentary , Great Wall Across the Yangtze , aired nationally on PBS in 2000 . Narrated by Martin Sheen , the film investigates the Three Gorges Dam project , on China 's Yangtze River . It won the Grand Festival Award at the Berkeley Film Festival . Her documentary film on the Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori , The Fall of Fujimori , garnered much acclaim . The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2005 . The Fall of Fujimori was nominated for an Emmy for Best Feature Documentary in 2006 . It was also nominated by the Writers Guild for Best Documentary Screenplay in 2005 and was an official selection at over 30 film festivals worldwide . The Fall of Fujimori was awarded the CINE Golden Eagle , Grand Jury Prize at the Independent Film Festival of Boston , Special Jury Prize at the Milan International Film Festival , Director 's Choice at the Biografilm Festival and Audience Choice at the Toronto International Latin Film Festival . In making the film , she achieved personal access to Alberto Fujimori , despite his living in exile for his being wanted on criminal charges in Peru in regard to human rights violations . It was characterized by one critic as `` brilliant , revelatory and entertaining '' .",
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"text": "Candice Dianna Candice Dianna Skjonnemand ( born October 21 , 1986 in Gold Coast , Australia ) is an Australian born Singer-songwriter , actress , public figure and Producer . In February 2016 Candice Dianna ( the original artist stage name ) was awarded finalist in the Australian State Music songwriting competition for Queensland ( QMUSIC AWARDS ) for her title ` Mamma 's Coming Home ' which was released on her 2014 EP ` Becoming an Artist ' . In 2014 , she featured on Team Kylie ( Minogue ) ` The Voice ' Australia Season 3 . Her audition singing ` Turning Tables ' by Adele saw 3 chairs turn on the hit Channel 9 TV series ; Kylie Minogue , Will.I.Am and Ricky Martin winning her ' ... legions of fans . . ' . Placing in the top 36 before being sent home after the ` Showdowns ' with her performance of ` Unconditional ' by Katy Perry . In 2012 , Candice Dianna was crowned the National champion of Karaoke World Championships and went on to Place 2nd in the world in Imatra , Finland . Candice was also crowned the overall city champion of the largest State wide talent competition , ` The Eistedfods ' , in 2003 and her name was engraved in the Gold Coast hall of fame plaque wall at the Gold Coast Arts Centre . Also in 2003 , Candice Dianna was signed to ` Multiplay Music ' and ` Excalibur Productions ' for songwriting and publishing where she worked with Warner Studios Sweden 's `` Fredro and Matts B '' , Adrian Newman , and Hayden Bell ( Producer of Savage Garden , Human Nature , and many other Australian artists ) . Candice Dianna was also part of an electronic duo called ` Elektra Vine ' in 2011-2012 with Loic Mobbs ( a longtime friend and music producer/engineer ) . The two quickly received attention for their works and featured on Foxtel/Austar 's program ` Planet Unearthed ' . During her short time in the electronic duet , an award for Highly Commended was given to the song ` So far ' by QMUSIC Australia .",
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"text": "Elly Lefort Elly Lefort ( born November 4 , 1987 in Saint-Nazaire ) is a French and Monegasque bobsledder . He competed for Monaco until the 2013 -- 14 season , before switching to compete for France . Lefort competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics for France . He teamed with driver Loïc Costerg , Florent Ribet and Romain Heinrich in the France-1 sled in the four-man event , finishing 17th . As of April 2014 , his best showing at the World Championships is 20th , coming in the two-man event in 2013 . Lefort made his World Cup debut in November 2009 . As of April 2014 , his best finish is 8th , in a pair of events in 2010-11 .",
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"text": "Caterina Lopez Caterina Marie Lopez ( born December 13 , 1987 ) , is an American model and actress .",
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"text": "Melissa Harris-Perry Melissa Victoria Harris-Perry ( born October 2 , 1973 ; formerly known as Melissa Victoria Harris-Lacewell ) is an American writer , professor , television host , and political commentator with a focus on African-American politics . Harris-Perry hosted the Melissa Harris-Perry weekend news and opinion television show on MSNBC from 2012 to February 27 , 2016 .",
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Thandie Newton was in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness.
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"text": "Thandie Newton Melanie Thandiwe `` Thandie '' Newton ( -LSB- ˈtændi -RSB- born 6 November 1972 ) is an English actress . She has appeared in several British and American films , and is known for roles such as Linda in The Pursuit of Happyness , Nyah Nordoff-Hall in Mission : Impossible 2 and Christine in Crash , for which she received a number of awards , including a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role . As of 2016 , she plays the sentient android , the madam Maeve Millay in the HBO science fiction-Western television series Westworld , which earned her a Critics ' Choice Award and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations . She also portrayed DCI Roz Huntley in Series 4 of the BBC One police procedural series Line of Duty .",
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"text": "Bend It Like Beckham Bend It Like Beckham is a 2002 British comedy-drama sports film produced , written , and directed by Gurinder Chadha , and starring Parminder Nagra , Keira Knightley , Jonathan Rhys Meyers , Anupam Kher , Shaznay Lewis , and Archie Panjabi . The film 's title refers to the football player David Beckham , and his skill at scoring from free kicks by curling the ball past a wall of defenders . It follows the 18-year-old daughter of Punjabi Sikhs in London . She is infatuated with football but her parents have forbidden her to play because she is a girl . She joins a local women 's team , which makes its way to the top of the league . Bend It Like Beckham was released theatrically on 12 April 2002 by Redbus Film Distribution , and on DVD and VHS on 18 November 2002 by Warner Home Video . The film surprised critics and was met with mostly positive reviews and it earned over $ 76 million on a $ 6 million budget . A stage musical version opened at London 's Phoenix Theatre on 24 June 2015 .",
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"text": "Darren Newton Darren Newton ( born on 16 May 1969 in Ashington , Northumberland , England ) is an English actor , writer and director . Trained at Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama , Glasgow . He appeared as Gavin Hindle in Eldorado and subsequently in several Catherine Cookson films before moving into theatre directing . Has an MA in Scriptwriting from Sussex University . Writes and directs using the name D. James Newton , his first feature film 2 : Hrs by Roland Moore will be released in 2016 .",
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"text": "Grace and Gratitude Grace and Gratitude is the twenty-second studio album by Australian singer Olivia Newton-John . The album was released 25 August 2006 through EMI exclusively by Walgreens to benefit various charities of cancer and re-released on 14 September 2010 through Green Hill Records as Grace and Gratitude Renewed . A `` pink '' edition of the original album also was released in certain territories , with a two-track remix bonus CD .",
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"text": "Strength and Honour Strength and Honour is a boxing film that was shot in Cork , Ireland . Filming took place in the city and county including Kinsale , Rochestown , Passage West and the un-opened maternity ward of the Cork University Hospital as well as the new airport . The film had its market premiere screening at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2007 , and won the `` Best Picture '' and `` Best Actor '' awards at the Boston Film Festival . It was released on November 20 , 2007 in Ireland and was tested on a limited capacity in the United States on December 7 , 2007 . It was given a 15A rating in Ireland . After the U.S. testing , the film was re-cut taking 13 minutes off it . In 2009 , the Film was selected to screen at the Writers Guild of America and received a review in the Los Angeles Times that described it as ` another Slumdog Millionaire ' . Later the same year , Michael Madsen and Mark Mahon appeared on the TODAY show in New York , as there was such strong word of mouth about the Film . On March 17 , 2010 , Mark Mahon and the film 's main cast were invited by Prince Albert of Monaco to a private Royal screening at the Palace of Monaco . The film 's tagline was : '' Wounds Heal , Scars Fade , Hope is for Everyone '' .",
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"text": "Noël Coward Society The Noël Coward Society is an international society founded with the agreement of Coward 's literary agent and Estate to celebrate the life and work of Sir Noël Coward . The Noël Coward Society was founded in 1999 to study and promote and enjoy the many aspects of Cowards achievements . It owns an extensive archive of recordings and written works and is attempting to become the official on-line archive of all things `` Coward '' . The Noël Coward Society is managed by Noël Coward Ltd. , a charitable company . It is currently administered from Norwich , Norfolk , UK , and has a membership of just over 700 people worldwide . The day-to-day running of the Society is managed by an organising committee . The Society has representatives in France , Australia and the USA . Each year it celebrates the birth of Noël Coward at the Noël Coward Theatre and the Theatre Royal , Drury Lane on the nearest Friday to his birthdate . The celebration consists of the AGM of the Society at the Noël Coward Theatre followed by a celebrity from the theatre world laying flowers on the statue of Sir Noël Coward in the foyer of the Theatre Royal . The Annual Lunch follows in the Grand Saloon at the theatre , followed by a cabaret . In 2002 , Ken Starrett was appointed the North American Director of The Noel Coward Society and in 2003 , Starrett organized an annual birthday celebration which took place in December in the USA . The event included the flower laying ceremony at The Gershwin Theatre in Manhattan and a special lunch . Among the celebrities who have placed flowers in front of Coward 's statue are Tammy Grimes , Keir Dullea , Tony Walton , Kitty Carlisle Hart , Hayley Mills , Marian Seldes , Jim Dale , Victor Garber , Christine Ebersole , Dick Cavett . Stephen Fry , Joan Copeland , Jamie Ross , Penny Fuller , and Dana Ivey . There is also a similar ceremony at Firefly Estate ( Coward 's home ) in Jamaica . On December 31 , 2016 , Ken Starrett officially stepped down after serving as North American Director of The Noel Coward Society for fourteen years .",
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"text": "Newton, Suffolk Newton , also known as Newton Green to distinguish it from Nowton near Bury St Edmunds , and Old Newton near Stowmarket , is a small village and civil parish in Suffolk , England . Part of Babergh district , it is located on the A134 ( Assington Road ) between Sudbury and Colchester , around three miles from the former . Newton was recorded in Domesday as `` Niwetuna '' . Church Road leads north off A134 towards Newton Hall and All Saints Church ( both 1 km from the village centre ) . Unusually , the village green to the south and west has been converted to a 9-hole common land course in 1907 . It is one of the oldest golf clubs in Suffolk . Residents are entitled to membership of the local golf club , though are limited to using the holes on the village green and can not use the clubhouse . The green is also a wildlife site . The parish contains Alstrop Wood and part of the Edwardstone Woods SSSI , both of which are classified as ancient woodland . The small hamlet of Sackers Green is also within the parish . The village previously had a school , but it was closed in 1938 . The building is today used as the village hall .",
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"text": "Hugh Grant Hugh John Mungo Grant ( born 9 September 1960 ) is an English actor and film producer . Grant has received a Golden Globe , a BAFTA , and an Honorary César for his work . His films have earned more than US$ 2.4 billion from 25 theatrical releases worldwide . Grant first received attention after earning the Volpi Cup for his performance in James Ivory 's Maurice ( 1987 ) but achieved international success after appearing in the Richard Curtis-scripted Four Weddings and a Funeral ( 1994 ) . Grant used this breakthrough role as a frequent cinematic persona during the 1990s , delivering comic performances in films such as Mickey Blue Eyes ( 1999 ) and Notting Hill ( 1999 ) . One of the best known figures in 1990s British popular culture , Grant was in a high-profile relationship with Elizabeth Hurley , which was the focus of much attention in the British and international media . By the turn of the 21st century , Grant had established himself as a leading man , skilled with a satirical comic talent . Grant has expanded his oeuvre with critically acclaimed turns as a cad in Bridget Jones 's Diary ( 2001 ) , About a Boy ( 2002 ) , and American Dreamz ( 2006 ) . Grant later played against type with multiple cameo roles in the epic sci-fi drama film , Cloud Atlas ( 2012 ) . He 's also known for appearing in period pieces such as The Remains of the Day ( 1993 ) , Sense and Sensibility ( 1995 ) and Florence Foster Jenkins ( 2016 ) . Within the film industry , Grant is cited as an anti-star who approaches his roles like a character actor , and attempts to make his acting appear spontaneous . Hallmarks of his comic skills include a nonchalant touch of irony/sarcasm and studied physical mannerisms , as well as his precisely-timed dialogue delivery and facial expressions . The entertainment media 's coverage of Grant 's life off the big screen has often overshadowed his work as an actor . Grant has been outspoken about his antipathy towards the profession of acting , and in his disdain towards the culture of celebrity and hostility towards the media . In a career spanning 30 years , Grant has repeatedly claimed that acting was not his true calling , but rather a career that unintentionally developed by happenstance .",
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"text": "Rocky Rocky is a 1976 American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and both written by and starring Sylvester Stallone . It tells the rags to riches American Dream story of Rocky Balboa , an uneducated but kind-hearted working class Italian-American boxer working in a meat warehouse and as a debt collector for a loan shark in the slums of Philadelphia . Rocky starts out as a small-time club fighter , and later gets a shot at the world heavyweight championship . The film also stars Talia Shire as Adrian , Burt Young as Adrian 's brother Paulie , Burgess Meredith as Rocky 's trainer Mickey Goldmill , and Carl Weathers as the champion , Apollo Creed . The film , made on a budget of just over $ 1 million and shot in 28 days , was a sleeper hit ; it earned $ 225 million in global box office receipts , becoming the highest-grossing film of 1976 , and went on to win three Oscars , including Best Picture . The film received many positive reviews and turned Stallone into a major star . In 2006 , the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being `` culturally , historically or aesthetically significant '' . Rocky is considered to be one of the greatest sports films ever made and was ranked as the second-best in the genre , after Raging Bull , by the American Film Institute in 2008 . The film has spawned six sequels : Rocky II ( 1979 ) , Rocky III ( 1982 ) , Rocky IV ( 1985 ) , Rocky V ( 1990 ) , Rocky Balboa ( 2006 ) and Creed ( 2015 ) . Stallone portrays Rocky in all six sequels , wrote the first five , and directed four ( Avildsen returned to direct Rocky V and Ryan Coogler directed Creed ) .",
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"text": "Because of You (Kelly Clarkson song) `` Because of You '' is a song recorded by American pop singer Kelly Clarkson for her second studio album , Breakaway ( 2004 ) . It was written by Clarkson along with its producers David Hodges and Ben Moody . It was released on August 16 , 2005 by RCA Records , as the third single from Breakaway . Clarkson originally wrote `` Because of You '' when she was 16 years old to cope with the emotional distress caused by her parents ' divorce . She wanted the song to be included on her debut studio album , Thankful ( 2003 ) , but her record label rejected the song . She then polished the song with Hodges and Moody before successfully convincing her label to include it on Breakaway . Lyrically , `` Because of You '' explores the pain of a deteriorating relationship with her father . Critics noted that the lyrics are Clarkson 's ode to her father . The song begins with a piano-led melody and as it launches into the chorus , the sound of a roaring guitar becomes apparent . `` Because of You '' received acclaim from music critics , who complimented its expressive lyrics , creative arrangement and Clarkson 's vocal prowess . It peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over 1.5 million digital downloads in the United States . It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) . `` Because of You '' became Clarkson 's biggest success in Europe , topping the European Hot 100 Singles chart . It also reached number one in the Netherlands , Denmark and Switzerland , as well as the top ten in Australia , Austria , Canada , Germany , Belgium , Hungary , Ireland , and the United Kingdom . The song 's accompanying music video was directed by Vadim Perelman . Clarkson wrote the treatment for the video herself in order to reflect the pain that she felt due to her parents ' divorce . The video 's plot centers on Clarkson engaging in a heated argument with her husband in front of her child before realizing that she was repeating her parents ' mistake . It won in the category for Best Female Video at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards . `` Because of You '' was performed live at numerous venues , including the My December Tour ( 2007 ) as well as the All I Ever Wanted Tour ( 2009 ) . It was covered by several artists including Ronan Parke , who was a runner-up in the fifth series of Britain 's Got Talent , and added to the international soundtrack of Brazilian soap opera Belíssima . In 2007 , the song was recorded by Reba McEntire as a duet with Clarkson , which was released as a lead single for McEntire 's twenty-fourth studio album Reba : Duets . `` Piece by Piece '' , the title track from Clarkson 's seventh studio album , serves as the canonical sequel to `` Because of You '' .",
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"text": "Johnny English Johnny English is a 2003 British spy comedy film parodying the James Bond secret agent genre infused with comedy similar to Atkinson 's Mr. Bean character . The film stars Rowan Atkinson , Natalie Imbruglia , Ben Miller and John Malkovich . The screenplay was written by Bond writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade , with William Davies , and the film was directed by Peter Howitt . The film grossed a total of $ 160 million worldwide . The film was followed by a sequel , 2011 's Johnny English Reborn . The film was released in the United Kingdom on April 11 , 2003 , and topped the country 's box office for the next three weekends , before being overtaken by X2 . A second sequel is in pre-production and will release in October 2018 .",
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"text": "Some Kind of Bliss `` Some Kind of Bliss '' is a song recorded by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue , for her sixth studio album Impossible Princess ( 1997 ) . The song was released as the lead single from the album on 8 September 1997 through BMG , Deconstruction and Mushroom . Minogue co-wrote the track with James Dean Bradfield and Sean More while Bradfield and Dave Eringa produced it . Backed by guitar and drum instruments , `` Some Kind of Bliss '' is a pop rock track in which Minogue sings about feeling happy while away from family and friends . Critical response to `` Some Kind of Bliss '' was mostly mixed ; earlier reviews were critical towards her image and sound transition to rock music , while retrospective reviews are positive towards her songwriting and sonic experimentation . `` Some Kind of Bliss '' performed relatively poorly on international charts peaking at number twenty-seven on the Australian Singles Chart , at 22 on the UK Singles Chart ( her first solo release to miss the UK Top 20 ) and reaching number 46 on the New Zealand Singles Chart . To promote `` Some Kind of Bliss '' , she performed the track on Top of the Pops , MTV Australia live and the Australian TV series Hey Hey It 's Saturday . It was later included on her 1998 concert tour Intimate and Live Tour . David Mould directed the music video to the single , featuring Minogue and actor Dexter Fletcher robbing a gas station . The song was later included in the track list of Minogue 's compilation albums including Confide in Me ( 2002 ) , Kylie Minogue : Artist Collection ( 2004 ) , and Confide in Me : The Irresistible Kylie ( 2007 ) .",
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"text": "Early Abstractions Early Abstractions is a collection of seven short animated films created by Harry Everett Smith between 1939 and 1956 . Each film is between two and six minutes long , and is named according to the chronological order in which it was made . The collection includes Numbers 1 -- 5 , 7 , and 10 , while the missing Numbers 8 and 9 are presumed to have been lost . The idea of the numbering was to suggest a coherent link between each individual film , and that they were to be treated not just on their own but as part of a larger body of work . Of the missing chapters , Number 6 was made up of three-dimensional optically printed abstractions ; Number 8 was a black and white collage of clippings taken from nineteenth century ladies wear catalogues and elocution books , and Number 9 was a color collage of biology books and nineteenth century temperance movement | posters . The remaining films show a gradual evolution in Smith 's technical complexity , with blunt abstraction rudimentary motion more prominent in the early shorts , in contrast to an allegoric dance of Tarot cards , and Buddhist and Cabalistic symbols . Initially recorded with no sound , a medley of music by The Beatles was added retrospectively . Because the songs do not exactly sync up with each individual film , some critics have opined that this does not enhance the film , and recommend watching it in silence . In 2006 , Early Abstractions was selected to the National Film Registry by the Librarian of Congress for its `` cultural , historical , or aesthetic significance '' . The Academy Film Archive preserved films 1 , 2 , and 3 of Abstractions .",
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"text": "Newton, Greater Manchester Newton is an area of Hyde , in Tameside , Greater Manchester , England . Originally a separate district in Cheshire , it was incorporated into Hyde in the 1930s , and occupies a narrow strip of land from the River Tame near Newton Hall to Matley , and lies between Hyde and Dukinfield . Newton still uses the Cheshire name in its addresses , however , and is in the SK Post code region and uses the code SK14 . Newton can be divided into four separate parts , working uphill from the river : Newton Green Flowery Field Newton Moor Newton On the road to Matley , ( Matley Lane ) , lies the former site of Shaw Hall factory .",
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"text": "Pocketful of Miracles Pocketful of Miracles is a 1961 American comedy film starring Bette Davis and Glenn Ford , and directed by Frank Capra . The screenplay by Hal Kanter and Harry Tugend is based on the screenplay Lady for a Day by Robert Riskin , which was adapted from the Damon Runyon short story `` Madame La Gimp '' . The film proved to be the final project for both Capra and veteran actor Thomas Mitchell but also featured the film debut of Ann-Margret . Supporting player Peter Falk was nominated for an Academy Award but George Chakiris won that year for West Side Story . Capra said that Falk 's performance was a bright spot in this `` miserable film . '' The 1989 film Miracles starring Jackie Chan and Anita Mui , and the 2008 film Singh Is Kinng starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif are based on Pocketful of Miracles .",
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"text": "Judi Dench Dame Judith Olivia Dench ( born 9 December 1934 ) , known as Judi Dench , is an English actress and author . Dench made her professional debut in 1957 with the Old Vic Company . Over the following few years , she performed in several of Shakespeare 's plays in such roles as Ophelia in Hamlet , Juliet in Romeo and Juliet , and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth . Although most of her work during this period was in theatre , she also branched into film work and won a BAFTA Award as Most Promising Newcomer . She drew strong reviews for her leading role in the musical Cabaret in 1968 . Over the next two decades , Dench established herself as one of the most significant British theatre performers , working for the National Theatre Company and the Royal Shakespeare Company . She achieved success in television during this period , in the series A Fine Romance from 1981 until 1984 , and in 1992 with a starring role in the romantic comedy series As Time Goes By . Her film appearances were infrequent and included supporting roles in major films such as A Room with a View ( 1986 ) supporting Maggie Smith , before she rose to international fame as M in GoldenEye ( 1995 ) , a role she continued to play in James Bond films until Skyfall ( 2012 ) . A seven-time Oscar nominee , Dench won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love and has received nominations for her roles in Mrs Brown ( 1997 ) , Chocolat ( 2000 ) , Iris ( 2001 ) , Mrs Henderson Presents ( 2005 ) , Notes on a Scandal ( 2006 ) , and Philomena ( 2013 ) . She has also received many award nominations for her acting in theatre , film and television ; her competitive awards include six British Academy Film Awards , four BAFTA TV Awards , seven Olivier Awards , two Screen Actors Guild Awards , two Golden Globes , and a Tony Award . She has also received the BAFTA Fellowship ( 2001 ) and the Special Olivier Award ( 2004 ) . In June 2011 , she received a fellowship from the British Film Institute ( BFI ) . Dench is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts ( FRSA ) .",
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"text": "Who's That Girl (1987 film) Who 's That Girl is a 1987 American screwball comedy film written by Andrew Smith and Ken Finkleman , and directed by James Foley . It stars Madonna and Griffin Dunne , and depicts the story of a street-smart girl who is falsely accused of murdering her boyfriend and is sent to jail . After getting released , she meets a man , who is supposed to make sure she gets on her bus back to Philadelphia , and convinces him to help her catch those responsible for her confinement . While searching for the embezzler , they fall in love with each other . After the failure of her 1986 film Shanghai Surprise , Madonna decided to sign another comedy film titled Slammer , which was later renamed to Who 's That Girl . However , she had to convince both Warner Bros. and the producers of the film that she was ready for the project . Madonna enlisted her friend James Foley to direct the film . Shooting began in New York in October 1986 , and continued until March 1987 . Production was halted during December due to snowfall in New York . Madonna utilized the time to work on her next tour and the soundtrack of the film . The film was released on August 7 , 1987 , and was a box office bomb , grossing only $ 2.5 million in its first week , with its final domestic total being about $ 7.3 million . Critics were highly disappointed with the film , and Foley 's direction . Some went on to call it one of the worst films to be released , while others found Madonna 's comic timing to be one of the highlights . However , the Who 's That Girl World Tour went on to be a critical and commercial success , grossing a total of US$ 25 million , and playing in front of audiences totaling 1.5 million people . The soundtrack of the film , though not acclaimed by the critics , enjoyed commercial success . Three of Madonna 's songs , the title track , `` Causing a Commotion '' and `` The Look of Love '' , were released as singles with the title track becoming Madonna 's sixth number one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 . The soundtrack album went on to sell six million copies worldwide .",
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"text": "The Temptations of Jean-Claude Killy `` The Temptations of Jean-Claude Killy '' is an article published in the premiere issue of Scanlan 's Monthly in March 1970 , written by Hunter S. Thompson . The subject of the article is Jean-Claude Killy , the alpine skiing champion who , in the 1968 Winter Olympics , became the second alpine skier ever to win three gold medals in a single olympic games . By the time of the article Killy , then 26 , was retired from skiing and had embarked on the next phase of his career -- endorsements . Thompson 's article follows Killy around the United States during his marketing tour for the Chevrolet automotive company . As he attends automotive shows , holds press conferences , and makes appearances for television ( all in conjunction with fellow Chevrolet spokesman , O.J. Simpson ) Thompson chronicles the newly flush world of celebrity sports endorsements . Though endorsement by a sports figure was not an entirely new concept , the world-wide magnitude of Killy 's stardom made his Chevrolet contract something of a fascination for Thompson . The article 's focus on the relative depths of the new pitch-man status obtained by Killy so shortly after the incredible heights he had achieved develops through acerbic descriptions of the settings Killy finds himself in , the automotive executives that profit by him , and the fans and onlookers who make him such a valuable spokesman . Through it all , Killy 's focus on his own enormous profit is a source of worry to Thompson . The trend he sees developing is one of larger-than-life stars -- athletes of the highest physical standards who have achieved feats unimaginable by normal people -- demeaning themselves and their accomplishments by agreeing to shill for a few extra dollars . An enormous sports fan himself , Thompson is distraught by this turn of events and wonders that Killy was never quite sure `` why I was embarrassed for him in those scenes . '' Thompson compares Killy to F. Scott Fitzgerald 's Gatsby : although , unlike that character , Killy 's dollars are earned honestly , the author concludes while watching Killy 's selling of himself that `` nothing in his narrow , high-powered experience can allow him to understand how I can watch his act and say that it looks , to me , like a very hard dollar -- maybe the hardest . '' The article was later included in Thompson 's collection The Great Shark Hunt ( 1979 ) .",
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"text": "Happiness (2016 film) Happiness is a 2016 Hong Kong drama film directed and written by Andy Lo . Centred around the story of a cognitive disorder patient , the film stars Kara Wai , Carlos Chan and Cya Liu . It was released on 8 September 2016 .",
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"text": "The Song of the Heart `` The Song of the Heart '' is a song written and performed by Prince especially for the 2006 film Happy Feet . The song came about when Prince was approached to allow his music to be covered for the film . Prince initially refused , but was so impressed by the film that he not only gave his permission , but offered to write a new song for the film . It is also the only song on the soundtrack specifically written for this film . `` The Song of the Heart '' is the first single released from the soundtrack and won the 2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song at the 64th Golden Globes .",
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"text": "The Hours (film) The Hours is a 2002 British-American drama film directed by Stephen Daldry , and starring Meryl Streep , Julianne Moore and Nicole Kidman . Supporting roles are played by Ed Harris , John C. Reilly , Stephen Dillane , Jeff Daniels , Miranda Richardson , Allison Janney , Toni Collette and Claire Danes . The screenplay by David Hare is based on Michael Cunningham 's 1999 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same title . The plot focuses on three women of different generations whose lives are interconnected by the novel Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf . These are Clarissa Vaughan ( Streep ) , a New Yorker preparing an award party for her AIDS-stricken long-time friend and poet , Richard ( Harris ) in 2001 ; Laura Brown ( Moore ) , a pregnant 1950s California housewife with a young boy and an unhappy marriage ; and Virginia Woolf ( Kidman ) herself in 1920s England , who is struggling with depression and mental illness while trying to write her novel . The film was released in Los Angeles and New York City on Christmas Day 2002 , and was given a limited release in the United States and Canada two days later on December 27 , 2002 . It did not receive a wide release in North America until January 2003 , and was then released in British cinemas on Valentine 's Day that year . Critical reaction to the film was mostly positive , with nine Academy Award nominations for The Hours including Best Picture , and a win for Nicole Kidman as Best Actress .",
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"text": "The Prestige (film) The Prestige is a 2006 British-American mystery thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan , from a screenplay adapted by Nolan and his brother Jonathan from Christopher Priest 's 1995 World Fantasy Award-winning novel of the same name . Its story follows Robert Angier and Alfred Borden , rival stage magicians in London at the end of the 19th century . Obsessed with creating the best stage illusion , they engage in competitive one-upmanship with tragic results . The film stars Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier , Christian Bale as Alfred Borden , and David Bowie as Nikola Tesla . It also stars Michael Caine , Scarlett Johansson , Piper Perabo , Andy Serkis , and Rebecca Hall . The film reunites Nolan with actors Bale and Caine from Batman Begins and returning cinematographer Wally Pfister , production designer Nathan Crowley , film score composer David Julyan , and editor Lee Smith . The film was released on October 20 , 2006 , receiving positive reviews and strong box office results , and received Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction . Along with The Illusionist and Scoop , The Prestige was one of three films released in 2006 to explore the world of stage magicians .",
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"text": "York Theatre York Theatre is an Off-Broadway theatre company base in East Midtown Manhattan , New York City . In its 48th year , York Theatre is dedicated to the production of new musicals and concert productions of forgotten musicals from the past . Each season consists of three or four mainstage productions , six or more concert presentations and dozens of developmental readings . It has had several transfers of its work to larger off-Broadway theatres and to Broadway . The company was awarded a special Drama Desk Award in 1996 to its artistic director Janet Hayes Walker and in 2006 for its `` vital contributions to theater by developing and presenting new musicals '' . Since 1993 the company has performed in an intimate theatre that is part of St. Peter 's Church , in the Citigroup Center Complex at 619 Lexington Avenue at the corner of East 54th Street . The Oscar Hammerstein Award is named in honor of the legendary lyricist and librettist who helped shape American musical theatre through his collaborations with a number of different composers and writers . The award was created in 1988 by Janet Hayes Walker , the Founding Artistic Director of The York Theatre Company , and is presented with the endorsement of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization and the Hammerstein family . The Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala is the major annual fundraising event of The York , a mainstay of the Off-Broadway scene for more than 45 years . Past recipients include Stephen Sondheim , Betty Comden & Adolph Green , Harold Prince , Cy Coleman , Charles Strouse , Arthur Laurents , Jerry Herman , Stephen Schwartz , Peter Stone , David Merrick , John Kander & Fred Ebb , Terrence McNally , Sir Cameron Mackintosh , Carol Channing , Tony Walton , Joseph Stein , Thomas Meehan , Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick , Barbara Cook , Paul Gemignani , Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty . In November , 2015 , the 24th Oscar Hammerstein Award was presented to Angela Lansbury in a star-studded tribute evening .",
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"text": "Black light theatre Black Light Theatre ( in Czech černé divadlo ) or simply Black Theatre , is a theatrical performance style characterized by the use of black box theatre augmented by black light illusion . This form of theatre originated from Asia and can be found in many places around the world . It has become a speciality of Prague , where many theatres use it . The distinctive characteristics of `` black theatre '' are the use of black curtains , a darkened stage , and `` black lighting '' ( UV light ) , paired with fluorescent costumes in order to create intricate visual illusions . This `` black cabinet '' technique was used by Georges Méliès , and by theatre revolutionary Konstantin Stanislavski ( especially in his production of Cain ) . The technique , paired with the expressive artistry of dance , mime and acrobatics of the performers is able to create remarkable spectacles .",
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"text": "Professional performances Professional performances , as opposed to amateur performances , are those in which performers receive payment for their performances . Professional performances are engaged in creative and intellectually challenging work . A professional actor is someone who derives income by participating in professional performances . A professional theatre company auditions actors to perform in their professional theatre . The company sells tickets ; actors receive payment for their performances . This is the same for musicians , dancers , comedians . Also see : professional sports . A professional performer is a person in a profession that requires certain types of skilled work requiring formal training or education . In western nations , such as the United States , the term commonly describes highly educated , salaried workers , who enjoy considerable work autonomy , economic security , a comfortable salary , and are commonly engaged in creative and intellectually challenging work . A professional athlete is someone who derives income by participating in competitive sports . Sometimes also called `` commercial grade '' .",
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"text": "Magic (programming) In the context of computer programming , magic is an informal term for abstraction ; it is used to describe code that handles complex tasks while hiding that complexity to present a simple interface . The term is somewhat tongue-in-cheek and carries bad connotations , implying that the true behavior of the code is not immediately apparent . For example , Perl 's polymorphic typing and closure mechanisms are often called `` magic '' . The term implies that the hidden complexity is at least in principle understandable , in contrast to black magic and deep magic ( see Variants ) , which describe arcane techniques that are deliberately hidden or extremely difficult to understand . The action of such abstractions is described as being done `` automagically '' , a portmanteau of `` automatically '' and `` magically '' .",
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"text": "Revolving auditorium A revolving auditorium is a mechanically controlled seating area within a theatre which can be rotated in order to manipulate the change of scenery and stage sets during the performance . Revolving auditoriums are favoured by open-air theatres in particular , because they are ideally suited for the use of natural scenery as an integral part of the set . The first revolving auditoriums in Europe were built in 1959 in Finland and the Czech Republic ( then Czechoslovakia ) , respectively . The auditorium in Pyynikin Kesäteatteri , Tampere , was the first of its kind to be powered by electrical machinery , whereas the auditorium in the old Baroque Castle Gardens in Český Krumlov , South Bohemia , required 40 people to power its movements . At the time of its construction , Celtworld contained the largest revolving auditorium in Europe .",
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"text": "Shūmei Shūmei ( 襲名 , `` name succession '' ) are grand naming ceremonies held in kabuki theatre . Most often , a number of actors will participate in a single ceremony , taking on new stage-names . These stagenames , most often those of the actor 's father , grandfather , or teacher , are passed down between generations of actors ' lineages , and hold great honor and importance . Many names are associated with certain roles or acting styles , and the new possessor of each name must live up to these expectations ; there is the feeling almost of the actor not only taking a name , but embodying the spirit , style , or skill of each actor to previously hold that name . Many actors will go through at least three names over the course of their career , their participation in a shūmei representing their passage into a new chapter of their performing career . The shūmei usually is followed by a performance significant to the actors ' new names ; these might involve larger parts , a new play , or roles traditional for actors with those names . For example , the stagename of Ichikawa Danjūrō is strongly associated with the role of the hero in the Shibaraku scene . Many of the twelve men to be called Ichikawa Danjūrō have excelled at this role , and so upon becoming the next Ichikawa Danjūrō , an actor may perform that role , which he never would have as a younger , less experienced actor with a different stagename .",
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"text": "Rehearsal A rehearsal is an activity in the performing arts that occurs as preparation for a performance in music , theatre , dance and related arts , such as opera , musical theatre and film production . It is undertaken as a form of practising , to ensure that all details of the subsequent performance are adequately prepared and coordinated . The term `` rehearsal '' typically refers to ensemble activities undertaken by a group of people . For example , when a musician is preparing a piano concerto alone in their music studio , this is called `` practicing '' , but when they begin to practice the concerto with an orchestra , this activity is called a `` rehearsal '' . The music rehearsal takes place in a music rehearsal space . A rehearsal may involve as few as two people , as with a small play for two actors , an art song performance by a singer and a pianist or a folk music duo of a singer and a guitar player . On the other end of the spectrum , a rehearsal can be held for a very large orchestra with over 100 performers and a choir . A rehearsal can involve only performers of one type , as in an a cappella choir show , in which a group of singers perform without instrumental accompaniment or a play involving only theatre actors ; it can involve performers of different instruments , as with an orchestra , rock band or jazz `` big band '' ; vocal and instrumental performers , as with opera and choral works accompanied by orchestra ; or a mix of actors , vocalists , instrumentalists and dancers , as with musical theatre . Rehearsals of small groups of performers , such as small rock bands , jazz quartets or organ trios may be held without a leader ; in these cases , the performers themselves jointly determine how to run the rehearsal , which songs to practice , and so on . Some small groups may have their rehearsals led by a bandleader . Almost all mid - to large group performances have a person who leads the rehearsals ; this person may be a bandleader in a rock , country or jazz setting ; a conductor in classical music ( including in opera ) ; a director in theatre or musical theatre ; or a film director for movie rehearsals . While the term is most commonly used in the performing arts to refer to preparation for a public presentation or show , the term is also used to refer to the preparation for other anticipated activities , such as wedding guests and couples practicing a wedding ceremony , paramedics practicing responding to a simulated emergency , or army troops practicing for an attack using a mock-up of the building they will be assaulting .",
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"text": "Sears Radio Theater Sears Radio Theater was a radio drama anthology series which ran weeknights on CBS Radio in 1979 , sponsored by the Sears chain . Often paired with The CBS Radio Mystery Theater during its first season , the program offered a different genre of drama for each day 's broadcast . In January 1980 , the program moved to the Mutual Broadcasting System and became the Mutual Radio Theater . The Mutual series broadcast repeats from the CBS run until September 1980 , when a short season of new dramas was presented . Sears continued as a sponsor during the Mutual run . Monday was `` Western Night '' and was hosted by Lorne Greene . Tuesday was `` Comedy Night '' , hosted by Andy Griffith . Wednesday was `` Mystery Night '' with Vincent Price as host . Thursday was `` Love and Hate Night '' with Cicely Tyson doing honors as host . Finally , Friday brought `` Adventure Night '' , first hosted by Richard Widmark and later by Howard Duff and then by Leonard Nimoy . Actors heard on the series included Jim Jordan , Henry Morgan , Daws Butler , June Foray , Parley Baer , Mary Jane Croft , Howard Culver , John Dehner , Virginia Gregg , Janet Waldo , Vic Perrin , Hans Conried , Marvin Miller , Elliott Lewis , Jeff Corey , Lesley Woods , Robert Rockwell , Lurene Tuttle , Eve Arden , Keith Andes , Harriet Nelson , Alan Young , Tom Bosley , Marion Ross , Lloyd Bochner , Rick Jason , Frank Campanella , Toni Tennille , Arthur Hill , Dan O'Herlihy , Jesse White and Frank Nelson . Actress Peggy Webber was heard on 52 episodes . It was produced and directed by Fletcher Markle and Elliott Lewis . The theme was composed and conducted by Nelson Riddle . Though less long-lived than NPR 's Earplay or the CBS Radio Mystery Theater , it was an ambitious attempt to reinvigorate a neglected field . Like Earplay , it was broadcast in stereo .",
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"text": "Scenic bios Scenic bios is the state of physicality that a performer generates in the act of performance . It is a state of readiness and energy that is above and beyond the daily . Daily energy is that which we all employ during ordinary activity . It is usually the minimum required for practical requirement . Extra daily energy on the other hand , is that which the performer employs by various means such as balance , anatomical alteration , and other less obvious devices such as extra awareness and understanding of certain principles , in the very act of performance . Some of these principles , first recognized and formulated in empirical studies by Eugenio Barba , may be learned or they may be inherent . Such principles as equivalence , dilation , rhythm and timing , all seem like second nature , and the performer may not know that she is applying them in any strict sense . But , Barba has demonstrated that through physical training and exercises of his devising these principles can become fruitfully exploited by the actor in her endeavours . All these principles are believed by Barba to exist in the actors pre-expressive being . This pre-expressivity is otherwise known as scenic bios , or stage ` presence ' .",
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"text": "The Magic Flute (2006 film) The Magic Flute is Kenneth Branagh 's English-language film version of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 's singspiel Die Zauberflöte . The film is a co-production between France & the UK , produced by Idéale Audience and in association with UK 's The Peter Moores Foundation . In November 2005 , it was announced that , as part of the 250th anniversary celebration of Mozart 's birthday , a new film version of The Magic Flute , set during World War I , was to be made , directed by Kenneth Branagh , with a translation by Stephen Fry . The film was presented at the Toronto International Film Festival on 7 September 2006 , at the Venice Film Festival on 8 September of that year , and released in Switzerland on 5 April 2007 . It has played in many European countries . The film , with a soundtrack performed by the Chamber Orchestra of Europe conducted by James Conlon , is the first motion picture version of the opera specifically intended for cinemas . Ingmar Bergman 's 1975 film version was made for Swedish television and only later released to theatres . Branagh 's version was shot in Super 35 and released in anamorphic widescreen , while Bergman 's was filmed in Academy ratio for television sets of the 1970s . A DVD of the film was released in France in August 2007 with a bonus soundtrack CD ( lasting around 79 minutes ) and a `` Making of '' featurette ( 50 minutes ) . The film has also been released on DVD in the Netherlands ( in a three-disc set ) , Finland , Argentina , and Japan . Revolver Entertainment is giving the film a theatrical release in the United States in June 2013 , seven years after its premiere in Europe .",
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"text": "Preview (theatre) Previews are a set of public performances of a theatrical presentation that precede its official opening . The purpose of previews is to allow the director and crew to identify problems and opportunities for improvement that were n't found during rehearsals and to make adjustments before critics are invited to attend . The duration of the preview period varies , and ticket prices may be reduced . The term can also be used to describe an exhibition of a film to evaluate an audience 's reaction and make possible changes before its official release . ( This is different from a `` trailer '' , a short advertisement for a finished film . ) To avoid this confusion , `` test screening '' would be a more appropriate term than `` preview '' .",
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"text": "Live Action Set Live Action Set is a physical theater performance company based in Minneapolis , Minnesota . Its artistic mission is to create visually poetic , wildly imaginative , and accessible performance experiences that harness the indefinable power of the human spirit . It does so primarily by focusing on ensemble-created new work and draws from the worlds of dance , drama , music , mime , clowning and visual theater . The company is committed to creating original , ensemble-driven performances that dissolve boundaries between artistic disciplines . Founded in 2003 , Live Action Set has earned great critical praise and become one of the most influential experimental theatre companies in the Twin Cities . The company 's productions have been widely hailed as `` courageous '' , `` beautiful '' and `` daring . '' Their first standout production , Please Do n't Blow Up Mr. Boban , was the top-selling show at the 2005 Minnesota Fringe Festival . In 2011 , their original production about myths re-envisioned in the Old West , The 7-Shot Symphony , received an Ivey Award for Overall Excellence .",
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"text": "Stagecraft Stagecraft is the technical aspect of theatrical , film , and video production . It includes constructing and rigging scenery ; hanging and focusing of lighting ; design and procurement of costumes ; make-up ; stage management ; audio engineering ; and procurement of props . Stagecraft is distinct from the wider umbrella term of scenography . Considered a technical rather than an artistic field , it is primarily the practical implementation of a scenic designer 's artistic vision . In its most basic form , stagecraft may be executed by a single person ( often the stage manager of a smaller production ) who arranges all scenery , costumes , lighting , and sound , and organizes the cast . Regional theatres and larger community theatres will generally have a technical director and a complement of designers , each of whom has a direct hand in their respective designs . Within significantly larger productions , for example a modern Broadway show , effectively bringing a show to opening night requires the work of skilled carpenters , painters , electricians , stagehands , stitchers , wigmakers , and the like . Modern stagecraft is highly technical and specialized : it comprises many sub-disciplines and a vast trove of history and tradition .",
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"text": "Theater drapes and stage curtains Theater drapes and stage curtains are large pieces of cloth that are designed to mask backstage areas of a theater from spectators . They are designed for a variety of specific purposes and come in several types ; many are made from black or other dark colored , light-absorbing material , and heavyweight velour is the current industry standard for these . Theater drapes represent a portion of any production 's soft goods , a category which includes any cloth-based element of the stage or scenery ( though not including cloth theater costumes or wardrobe ) . Proscenium stages use a greater variety of drapes than arena or thrust stages . In proscenium theaters , drapes are typically suspended from battens that are controlled by a fly system ( i.e. , they are `` flown '' , in theater terminology ) . When a drape is flown , the task of adjusting its height for best masking effect is simplified and , in the case of a drape that must be moved during a performance , this enables the drape to be quickly raised above the proscenium arch -- thus positioning it out of view of spectators -- or lowered to any arbitrary height above the stage , as required .",
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"text": "Stagehand A stagehand is a person who works backstage or behind the scenes in theatres , film , television , or location performance . Their work include setting up the scenery , lights , sound , props , rigging , and special effects for a production .",
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"text": "Wizard Wars Wizard Wars is a reality competition show in which teams of magicians create and perform original magic routines before a live studio audience . Their acts are judged on creativity , deception , and showmanship . Vegas headliners Penn & Teller head up the judging panel , alongside magic critic Christen Gerhart and World Champion of Magic Jason Latimer . Wizard Wars also features four `` home team '' magicians -- the `` Wizards '' -- who return every week to take on new teams of `` challengers . '' Wizards include street magician Justin Flom , stage illusionist David Shimshi , mentalist Angela Funovits , and con man Gregory Wilson . The series premiered August 19 , 2014 Wizard Wars was created in 2012 by Vegas-based magic consultant Rick Lax and street magician Justin Flom . Flom filmed the original Wizard Wars pilot in Lax 's apartment , on a $ 15 budget . The competing magicians created routines with placemats , beach balls , colored erasers and fake oranges . Flom 's YouTube video , featured on Wired.com and BoingBoing.com , caught the eye of production company A. Smith & Co. , who worked with Lax and Flom to sell the show to the Syfy network . Flom now stars in the show as a `` Wizard '' ; Lax works behind the scene as a producer and magic consultant . Notable magicians appearing on Wizard Wars include Las Vegas headliners Murray SawChuck , Tommy Wind , Nathan Burton , Greg Dow , America 's Got Talent 's Leon Etienne ( Season 8 ) , and Naathan Phan . Over a million people watched the Wizard Wars series premiere . The episode highlighted Canadian illusionists Chris Funk and Ekaterina , who ended up losing the `` Wizard War '' to `` Wizards '' Gregory Wilson and Justin Flom . Speaking on behalf of Flom and himself , Lax said this of the Internet-to-series premier journey : `` The most unlikely part of the YouTube-video-to-Syfy-show transition was that the original Wizard Wars vision stayed in shape ... Everyone told me , ` Hollywood is going to tear your idea apart , ' but that did n't happen . Only thing that happened was the magic got bigger and better . '' Wizard Wars maintained `` very solid ratings '' and was renewed for another six episodes . In these six episodes ( `` Season 1.5 '' ) former Challenger Billy Kidd joins the cast as a full-fledged Wizard .",
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"text": "Theatrical jousting Coined in the late 20th century by American stunt performer Kent Shelton , the term theatrical jousting refers to a form of live entertainment in which a medieval jousting tournament is recreated in conjunction with a scripted performance . Alternative terms are `` jousting reenactment '' or `` choreographed jousting '' . The Hanlon-Lees Action Theater is credited with developing the theatrical joust format in 1979 ; its first appearance was at the New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo , New York . This type of performance has become very popular at various renaissance fairs by the early 2000s . Typically a three-act affair , the theatrical joust consists of a display of skill ; a mock battle which results in a verbal challenge ; an armed joust on horseback , often `` to the death . '' A variety of colorful characters , either villainous or heroic , give the audience ( which is usually divided into sectors based upon the number of `` knights '' ) a particular person to root for or against . As the show must be repeated on a daily or weekly basis , all fights are carefully choreographed and rehearsed . Horses must be trained to withstand such peculiarities as the clatter of steel weaponry , the occurrence of a rider being knocked from the saddle , and the roar of large crowds . Special makeup and/or property effects are often incorporated into the performance to provide the illusion of violent death or shattering equipment .",
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"text": "Industrial musical An industrial musical is a musical performed internally for the employees or shareholders of a business , to create a feeling of being part of a team , to entertain , and/or to educate and motivate the management and salespeople to improve sales and profit . It can be used to increase staff awareness of public relations , advertising , marketing or corporate image . Other terms for industrial musicals include the corporate musical or industrial show , but the latter can also refer to trade shows , which are publicity events organized by businesses in a specific industry to promote their products to potential buyers . Industrial musicals are not restricted to corporations or to businesses involved in industry . They should not be confused with industrial music , or with musicals produced by businesses to be seen by the general public , for example , Disney 's stage production of The Lion King .",
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"text": "B movie A B movie is a low-budget commercial movie , but one that is not an arthouse film . In its original usage , during the Golden Age of Hollywood , the term more precisely identified films intended for distribution as the less-publicized bottom half of a double feature . Although the U.S. production of movies intended as second features largely ceased by the end of the 1950s , the term B movie continues to be used in the broader sense it maintains today . In its post -- Golden Age usage , there is ambiguity on both sides of the definition : on the one hand , the primary interest of many inexpensive exploitation films is prurient ; on the other , many B movies display a high degree of craft and aesthetic ingenuity . In either usage , most B movies represent a particular genre -- the Western was a Golden Age B movie staple , while low-budget science-fiction and horror films became more popular in the 1950s . Early B movies were often part of series in which the star repeatedly played the same character . Almost always shorter than the top-billed films they were paired with , many had running times of 70 minutes or less . The term connoted a general perception that B movies were inferior to the more handsomely budgeted headliners ; individual B films were often ignored by critics . Latter-day B movies still sometimes inspire multiple sequels , but series are less common . As the average running time of top-of-the-line films increased , so did that of B pictures . In its current usage , the term has somewhat contradictory connotations : it may signal an opinion that a certain movie is ( a ) a genre film with minimal artistic ambitions or ( b ) a lively , energetic film uninhibited by the constraints imposed on more expensive projects and unburdened by the conventions of putatively `` serious '' independent film . The term is also now used loosely to refer to some higher-budgeted , mainstream films with exploitation-style content , usually in genres traditionally associated with the B movie . From their beginnings to the present day , B movies have provided opportunities both for those coming up in the profession and others whose careers are waning . Celebrated filmmakers such as Anthony Mann and Jonathan Demme learned their craft in B movies . They are where actors such as John Wayne and Jack Nicholson first became established , and they have provided work for former A movie actors , such as Vincent Price and Karen Black . Some actors , such as Bela Lugosi , Eddie Constantine and Pam Grier , worked in B movies for most of their careers . The term B actor is sometimes used to refer to a performer who finds work primarily or exclusively in B pictures .",
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"text": "Stage Right! Stage Right ! is a professional theatre company and performing arts school located in Greensburg , Pennsylvania . Established in 1998 as an organization for young people to take classes in musical theatre by Chris Rizk , Stage Right ! also became a professional theatre company in 1999 , established by artistic director Anthony Marino , Rizk 's brother . The company produces a full season of musicals , utilizing professional actors from the Pittsburgh theatre scene as well as students from their classes . In spring 2013 , Stage Right moved its studio a few blocks to a larger space at 105 W Fourth Street , Greensburg . The season is supplemented with many other opportunities to utilize the talents of the students , including an `` all-county musical '' featuring students from local high school theatre programs , children 's plays , summer camp productions , and Books Come Alive ! , a series of adaptations of children 's books performed at libraries throughout the area . The company is also notable for its annual production of The Rocky Horror Show every Halloween . Many of Stage Right ! 's students have had success in Pittsburgh Public Theater 's Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contest , as well as going on to well-respected college theatre programs such as Carnegie Mellon University , Point Park University , New York University , Seton Hill University , Syracuse University , and Shenandoah University . Stage Right ! alums have also had success in professional theatre , working in such venues as York Theatre , Off the Wall Productions , Bricolage Production Company , Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre , Prime Stage Theatre , Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera , Pittsburgh Musical Theater , St. Vincent Summer Theatre , City Theatre , Terra Nova Theatre Group , MCC Theater , and 12 Peers Theater , as well as having had their work featured in the Pittsburgh New Works Festival .",
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"text": "Adolf Dassler Adolf `` Adi '' Dassler ( 3 November 1900 -- 6 September 1978 ) was the founder of the German sportswear company Adidas , and the younger brother of Rudolf Dassler , founder of Puma .",
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"text": "Ekkehard Ehlers Ekkehard Ehlers ( born 1974 in Frankfurt am Main ) is an artist working in the field of electronic music . In addition to his solo career , he has recorded under the monikers Auch , Betrieb and Ferdinand Fehlers and as a member of the duo Autopoesies and his band März . A BBC reviewer wrote of Ehlers music : Ehlers ' music toys with your perceptions a little , opening up a space to think Ehlers became interested in aesthetic theory , particularly the work of Theodor Adorno , as a university student in Frankfurt . He began working with Sebastian Meissner as Autopoieses in the late 1990s . Autopoieses was in part about the recontextualization of samples , and the duo released their well-received debut record exploring these ideas in 1999 on Mille Plateaux . Ehlers ' tested the solo waters with minimal house released as Auch and Betrieb from 2000 to 2005 on Force Inc. and Klang . In 2000 Ehlers released his first solo album under his own name , the dark and abstract Betrieb . Constructed primarily of manipulated samples of Arnold Schönberg and Charles Ives , Betrieb is steeped in theory , as evidenced by the Ehlers-penned liner notes . In 2001 , Ehlers began recording a series of singles to serve as tributes to some of his aesthetic heroes . These singles , which included `` Ekkehard Ehlers Plays Cornelius Cardew '' and `` Ekkehard Ehlers Plays John Cassavetes '' were ultimately gathered together on the 2002 album Plays . This release brought Ehlers notoriety outside of experimental electronic music circles . He followed it with the far more abstract Politik Braucht Keinen Feind in 2003 , and then with A Life Without Fear , which incorporated blues in a typically oblique way , in 2006 . Since 2000 he started working on ballet scores for the choreographers William Forsythe and later Christoph Winkler and theater music for Ulrich Rasche . He remixed the Red Hot Chili Peppers ' single Californication and collaborated with the band on a couple of their live sets . Two live recordings have been made called Tuesday Night in Berlin and Thursday Night in Berlin . The remixed Californication and the 14 minute improvisation jam Tuesday Night in Berlin can be found on the second version of the Red Hot Chili Peppers ' Fortune Faded single . The nearly 30 minute Thursday Night In Berlin has not been released officially although a bootleg has recently leaked onto the Internet .",
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"text": "Aryan Games The Aryan Games ( Arische Spiele ) were a proposed replacement for the Olympic Games in the Third Reich . Proposed by Nazi sports organizer Carl Diem and subsequently adopted by Adolf Hitler , these multi-sport games were supposed to be housed permanently in Nuremberg at the planned `` German Stadium '' , that had been designed by Nazi architect Albert Speer , but was never built . The idea was originally entertained in 1939 by Carl Diem , chief organizer of the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin , who ahead of the 1936 Olympics was already noted for claiming that `` Germanics may only be defeated by other Germanics , '' which obviously turned out not to be the case . The idea was subsequently adopted by Hitler , who told Albert Speer that once the German Stadium was built , there would be no more Olympic Games , only the Aryan Games .",
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"text": "Ideology of the SS The ideology espoused by the Schutzstaffel ( `` Protection Squadron '' ; SS ) , a paramilitary force and instrument of terror of the Nazi Party in Nazi Germany , emphasized a racist vision of `` racial purity '' , antisemitism , and loyalty to Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany . SS men were indoctrinated with the belief they were members of a `` master race '' . The ideology of the SS was , even more so than in Nazism in general , built on the belief in a superior `` Aryan race '' . This led to the SS playing the main role in political violence and crimes against humanity , including the Holocaust and `` mercy killing '' of those with congenital illnesses . After the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II , the SS and Nazi Party were found to be criminal organizations at the Nuremberg Trials .",
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"text": "Dienstleiter (NSDAP) Dienstleiter , ( Service Leader ) was a high-ranking Nazi Party political rank of Nazi Germany which existed between 1933 and 1945 . The rank was first created after the Nazi assumption of power and served as the second highest rank of the Reichsleitung Nazi Party organizational level , subordinate to the Reichsleiter .",
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"text": "Aryan certificate In Nazi Germany , the Aryan certificate ( ` Ariernachweis ' ) was a document which certified that a person was a member of the Aryan race . Beginning in April 1933 it was required from all employees and officials in the public sector , including education , according to the Law for the Restoration of the Professional Civil Service . It was also a primary requirement to become a Reich citizen , mainly for those who were not present in Germany at the time of the National Socialist regime 's uprising . There were two main types . Kleiner Ariernachweis '' ( `` Lesser Aryan certificate '' ) was one of : Seven birth or baptism certificates ( or a combination of both ) ( the person , his parents and grandparents ) and three marriage certificates ( parents and grandparents ) or certified proofs thereof . Ahnenpass ( literally ancestor 's passport ) Certified genealogy table ( `` Ahnentafel '' ) `` Großer Ariernachweis '' ( `` Greater Aryan certificate '' ) was required for compliance with the requirements of `` Reichserbhofgesetz '' ( land heritage law ) and membership in the Nazi party . This certificate had to trace the family pedigree down to 1800 ( and to 1750 for SS officers ) . According to the especially strict regulation of this law which included the goal of `` Preserving the Purity of German Blood '' only those were eligible who could prove ( reaching back to January 1 , 1800 ) that `` none of their paternal nor their maternal ancestors had Jewish or colored blood '' .",
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"text": "Dezesseis de Novembro Dezesseis de Novembro ( Portuguese meaning November 16 ) is a municipality of the western part of the state of Rio Grande do Sul , Brazil . The population is 2,795 ( 2015 est. ) in an area of 216.85 km ² . It is 535 km west of the state capital of Porto Alegre , northeast of Alegrete . It produces the most alfalfa crops in Brazil which earns it the nickname the `` Alfalfa Capital of Brazil '' .",
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"text": "Adolf Gehrts Adolf Gehrts ( 30 October 1886 -- 17 January 1943 ) was a German international footballer .",
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"text": "Franz Pfemfert Franz Pfemfert ( 20 November 1879 , Lötzen , East Prussia ( now Giżycko , Poland ) -- 26 May 1954 , Mexico City ) was a German journalist , editor of Die Aktion , literary critic , politician and portrait photographer . Pfemfert occasionally wrote under the pseudonym U. Gaday ( derived from Russian `` ugadaj '' , dt : `` guess '' ) . In 1911 he married Alexandra Ramm , who had moved to Berlin from Russia and who was involved in Russian translations . Pfemfert was involved in founding the Antinationalen Sozialisten-Partei ( Antinational Socialist Party ) , originally a clandestine organisation founded in 1915 . Die Aktion became its official organ following the German Revolution in November 1918 . He subsequently became close friends with Leon Trotsky , even though he maintained quite distinct political views .",
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"text": "Modern converts to Christianity from Judaism The number of post-Mendelssohnian Jews who abandoned their ancestral faith is very large . According to Heman in Herzog-Hauck , `` Real-Encyc . '' ( x. 114 ) , the number of converts during the 19th century exceeded 100,000 ; Salmon , in his Handbuch der Mission ( 1893 , p. 48 ) , claims 130,000 ; others ( `` Divre Emeth , '' 1880 , p. 47 ; 1883 , p. 187 ) claim as many as 250,000 . For Russia alone 40,000 are claimed as having been converted from 1836 to 1875 ( `` Missionsblatt des Rheinisch-Westphälischen Vereins für Israel , '' 1878 , p. 122 ) ; while for England , up to 1875 , the estimate is 50,000 ( Johannes Friedrich Alexander de le Roi , `` Die Evangelische Christenheit und die Juden , '' iii . 60 ) . Modern conversions mainly occurred en masse and at critical periods . In England there was a large secession when the chief Sephardic families , the Bernals , Furtados , Ricardos , Disraelis , Ximenes , Lopez 's , Uzziellis , and others , joined the Church ( see Picciotto , `` Sketches of Anglo-Jewish History '' ) . Germany had three of these periods . The Mendelssohnian era was marked by numerous conversions . In 1811 , David Friedlander handed Prussian State Chancellor Hardenberg a list of 32 Jewish families and 18 unmarried Jews who had recently abandoned their ancestral faith ( Rabbi Abraham Geiger , `` Vor Hundert Jahren , '' Brunswick , 1899 ) . In the reign of Frederick William III. , about 2,200 Jews were baptized ( 1822 -- 1840 ) , most of these being residents of the larger cities . The 3rd and longest period of secession was the anti-Semitic , beginning with the year 1880 . During this time the other German states , besides Austria and France , had an equal share in the number of those who obtained high stations and large revenues as the price for renouncing Judaism . The following is a list of the more prominent modern converts , the rarity of French names in which is probably because conversion was not necessary to a public career in that country .",
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"text": "1900 in Sweden Events from the year 1900 in Sweden",
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"text": "Arthur von Posadowsky-Wehner Arthur Adolf , Count of Posadowsky-Wehner , Baron of Postelwitz ( Arthur Graf von Posadowsky-Wehner Freiherr von Postelwitz , 3 June 1845 -- 23 October 1932 ) was a German conservative politician and statesman . He served as Secretary for the Treasury ( 1893 -- 1897 ) , Secretary of the Interior , Vice Chancellor of Germany and Prussian Minister of State ( 1897 -- 1907 ) . Born to Silesian nobility , the son of a judge , Posadowsky-Wehner studied law in Berlin , Heidelberg and Breslau and earned a doctorate in law in 1867 . He subsequently acquired an agricultural property , and entered politics in 1871 , when he became a member of the province government in Posen . In 1882 he became a member of the Parliament of Prussia , and was appointed Landeshauptmann of Posen in 1885 . Posadowsky was a crucial figure for the election reform in 1903 . He took care of a new voting technique to protect the secrecy of the ballot for the German parliament . Posadowsky-Wehner was the candidate of the German National People 's Party for the Presidency of Germany in 1919 , but he lost to Friedrich Ebert .",
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"text": "Arthur Schwartz Arthur Schwartz ( November 25 , 1900 -- September 3 , 1984 ) was an American composer and film producer .",
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"text": "William Patrick Stuart-Houston William Patrick `` Willy '' Stuart-Houston ( né Hitler ; 12 March 1911 -- 14 July 1987 ) was a nephew of Adolf Hitler . Born to Adolf 's brother , Alois Hitler , Jr. and his first wife , Bridget Dowling , in Liverpool , England , William Hitler later moved to Germany , but subsequently emigrated to the United States where he served in the U.S. Navy in World War II .",
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"text": "Helmuth Rudolph Helmuth Rudolph ( 1900 -- 1971 ) was a German actor .",
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"text": "1910s The 1910s ( pronounced `` nineteen-tens '' , also abbreviated as the `` teens '' ) was a decade of the Gregorian calendar that began on January 1 , 1910 , and ended on December 31 , 1919 . The 1910s represented the culmination of European militarism which had its beginnings during the second half of the 19th century . The conservative lifestyles during the first half of the decade , as well as the legacy of military alliances , was forever changed by the assassination , on June 28 , 1914 , of Archduke Franz Ferdinand , the heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne . The murder triggered a chain of events in which , within 33 days , World War I broke out in Europe on August 1 , 1914 . The conflict dragged on until a truce was declared on November 11 , 1918 , leading to the controversial , one-sided Treaty of Versailles , which was signed on June 28 , 1919 . The war 's end triggered the abdication of various monarchies and the collapse of five of the last modern empires of Russia , Germany , China , Ottoman Turkey and Austria-Hungary , with the latter splintered into Austria , Hungary , southern Poland ( who acquired most of their land in a war with Soviet Russia ) , Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia , as well as the unification of Romania with Transylvania and Moldavia . However , each of these states ( with the possible exception of Yugoslavia ) had large German and Hungarian minorities , there creating some unexpected problems that would be brought to light in the next two decades . ( See Dissolution of Austro-Hungarian Empire : Successor States for better description of composition of names of successor countries/states following the splinter . ) The decade was also a period of revolution in a number of countries . The Mexican Revolution spearheaded the trend in November 1910 , which led to the ousting of dictator Porfirio Diaz , developing into a violent civil war that dragged on until mid-1920 , not long after a new Mexican Constitution was signed and ratified . Russia also had a similar fate , since World War I led to a collapse in morale as well as to economic chaos . This atmosphere encouraged the establishment of Bolshevism , which was later renamed as communism . Like the Mexican Revolution , the Russian Revolution of 1917 , known as the October Revolution , immediately turned to Russian Civil War that dragged until approximately late 1922 . Much of the music in these years was ballroom-themed . Many of the fashionable restaurants were equipped with dance floors . Prohibition in the United States began January 16 , 1919 , with the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution .",
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"text": "Karl Eberhard Schöngarth __ NOTOC __ Karl Georg Eberhard Schöngarth ( 22 April 1903 -- 16 May 1946 ) or Niclause Overby was a member of the SS of Nazi Germany . He was a war criminal who perpetrated mass murder and genocide in occupied Poland during the Holocaust . Schöngarth was born in Leipzig , Saxony . In 1933 he became a member of the SD Intelligence Service of the SS . During the German attack on Poland he was promoted to SS-Obersturmbannfuhrer and served as Senior Inspector of SiPo Security Police in Dresden . In January 1941 he was sent to Kraków , Poland , as Senior Commander of the SiPo and SD . During the time Schöngarth was stationed in Kraków , he formed several Einsatzgruppen ( Special Action Groups ) in Warsaw , Radom , and Lublin , with the intention of perpetrating massacres . He was responsible for the murder of up to 10,000 Jewish citizens between July and September 1941 and the massacre of Lviv professors behind the frontline of Operation Barbarossa in the Soviet Union . Schöngarth attended the Wannsee Conference on 20 January 1942 , along with Dr. Rudolf Lange ( Einsatzgruppen A ) , who had also participated in the Holocaust . From early July 1944 until the end of war he worked as Commander of the Gestapo in the Netherlands . Schöngarth was captured by the allies at the end of the war in Europe . After an investigation into his background , he was charged with the crime of murdering a downed Allied pilot ( on 21 November 1944 ) and tried by a British Military Court in Burgsteinfurt . He was found guilty of this war crime on 11 February 1946 and sentenced to death by hanging . Schöngarth was executed by Albert Pierrepoint on 16 May 1946 at Hameln Prison .",
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"text": "Erich Kahn Erich Kahn ( 1904 -- 1979 ) was a German Expressionist , and a survivor of the Nazi persecution of Jews and Gypsies during the events that led to World War II .",
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"text": "Gustav Richter Gustav Richter ( 12 November 1913 -- c. 1982 ) was an aide to Nazi Adolf Eichmann , a Judenberater , during World War II . Richter was born in 1913 and he received a law degree ( died about 1982 ) . Richter was a devoted Nazi . He was a member of the National Socialist German Workers Party ( Nazi Party ) and he joined the elite SS ( Schutzstaffel ) .",
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"text": "6th SS-Standarte The 6th SS-Standarte was a regimental command of the Allgemeine-SS situated in the city of Berlin . As the command was located in the capital of Germany , the 6th Standarte was considered one of the more important SS units in Nazi Germany . The members of the Standarte themselves , however , were non-paid mustering troops of the `` General-SS '' as was the practice for most Allgemeine-SS regiments . The Standarte was first formed in October 1931 and was part of the so-called `` Northern SS '' under the control of Kurt Daluege . At the time , there was a divisional disunity in the SS , with SS units in southern Germany controlled by Heinrich Himmler and the northern units answering to Daluege . It was not until 1934 , after most of the SS headquarters offices had relocated to Berlin , that this division was eventually done away with . During Reichstag elections of 1931 , the 6th SS Standarte played a significant role in campaigning for the Nazi Party and repeated the effort again when Adolf Hitler ran for the office of President of Germany in 1932 . One early member of the Standarte , who would later become the Reichsführer-SS was Karl Hanke . After Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933 , the 6th SS-Standarte adopted the honor title of `` Charlottenburg '' and often participated in several major Nazi Party rallies held in the German capitol . A year later , during the Night of the Long Knives , the Standarte played a major role in rounding up the Sturmabteilung leadership in Berlin , although most SA executions were carried out by SD troops and Gestapo agents . One of the most notorious actions that the 6th SS-Standarte engaged in was `` Kristallnacht '' where Berlin SS men sought out and destroyed numerous Jewish synagogues and businesses . Shortly afterwards , the Standarte was granted a second honor title as `` 6 SS-Standarte Eduard Felsen '' . When World War II began in 1939 , the Berlin SS regiment slowly began losing its members to regular military service , since mustering Allgemeine-SS personnel were not exempt from conscription . The Standarte was still participating in ceremonial functions as late as 1944 , however , and in the last year of the war many of the remaining members became involved with the Volksturm and participated in the Battle of Berlin .",
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"text": "Altes Stadthaus, Dortmund Altes Stadthaus in Dortmund , North Rhine-Westphalia , Germany , is an office block which was built in 1899 , and was designed by `` master builder '' Friedrich Kullrich ( a German architect , urban planner and construction officer from Berlin ) . It was built in the Renaissance Revival architecture ( Neo-Renaissance ) style . After the office block was severely damaged in World War II , it was rebuilt in a simplified form . At the top of the gable is an eagle emblem , representing the city of Dortmund . The façades are made of Old or New Red Sandstone and the lateral parts have plastered surfaces . Kullrich said that the Stadthaus was in the shape of -LSB- Altes Rathaus , Dortmund , Altes Rathaus -RSB- . The Stadthaus is a short distance from -LSB- Alter Markt ( Dortmund ) , Alter Markt -RSB- , which houses the Rathaus on the south . The Rathaus was restored shortly after the Stadthaus was built , under the direction of the Commissioner of City Planning , for the City of Imperial visit to Dortmund in 1899 . A new hall was built in 2002 ( the Berswordt Hall ) , at Peace Square in Dortmund . Directly opposite of Peace Square is the -LSB- Rathaus ( Dortmund ) , Rathaus -RSB- ( town hall ) . The Berswordt Hall includes citizen services , a café and a shop , and was named after the Berswordt , one of the oldest families in Dortmund , who were first mentioned in 1249 . The Stadthaus is mainly used by the Dortmund city administration , and has been since it was built . The office block is listed on the Denkmalliste der Stadt Dortmund ( Monument list of Dortmund ) , which contains 1,015 monuments , many of them being listed buildings .",
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"text": "Patrick Wilson (American actor) Patrick Joseph Wilson ( born July 3 , 1973 ) is an American actor and singer . He spent his early career starring in Broadway musicals , beginning in 1995 . He is a two-time Tony Award nominee for his roles in The Full Monty ( 2000 -- 2001 ) and Oklahoma ! ( 2002 ) . In 2003 , he appeared in the HBO miniseries Angels in America for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie . Wilson has also appeared in feature films such as The Phantom of the Opera ( 2004 ) , Little Children ( 2006 ) , Watchmen ( 2009 ) , Insidious ( 2010 ) , Insidious : Chapter 2 ( 2013 ) , and as demonologist Ed Warren in James Wan 's supernatural horror films The Conjuring ( 2013 ) and The Conjuring 2 ( 2016 ) , the latter four earning him a reputation as a `` scream king '' . On television , he starred in the CBS drama series A Gifted Man ( 2011 -- 2012 ) , and as Lou Solverson in the second season of FX 's anthology series Fargo ( 2015 ) , for which he received a second Golden Globe Award nomination . He has been cast as Orm Marius/Ocean Master in the DC Extended Universe superhero film Aquaman ( 2018 ) .",
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"text": "Jeffrey Tambor Jeffrey Michael Tambor ( born July 8 , 1944 ) is an American actor , voice artist , and comedian widely known for his roles as Hank Kingsley on The Larry Sanders Show , George Bluth Sr. and Oscar Bluth on Arrested Development , and Maura Pfefferman on Transparent , for which he has received one Golden Globe , one Screen Actors Guild and two Emmy Awards .",
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"text": "List of The Soul Man episodes The Soul Man is an American comedy series created by Suzanne Martin and Cedric the Entertainer . A spin-off of Hot in Cleveland , the series stars Cedric the Entertainer as Reverend Boyce `` The Voice '' Ballantine , a former R&B singer who relocates to St. Louis to become a minister . The Soul Man also stars Niecy Nash as Lolli , Boyce 's wife , Jazz Raycole as their daughter Lyric , Wesley Jonathan as Boyce 's younger brother `` Stamps '' , and John Beasley as Barton , the father of Boyce and Stamps . Twelve episodes of the series were ordered for the first season , and the pilot was made available online for a limited time on June 13 , 2012 . The series officially premiered on June 20 , 2012 . On December 13 , 2012 , TV Land officially picked up The Soul Man for a second season of 10 episodes . The second season premiered on June 19 , 2013 . The Soul Man was renewed for a third season that consisted of eight episodes and premiered on March 26 , 2014 with a special live episode . A fourth season of twelve episodes began airing on March 18 , 2015 with a live episode . , 54 episodes of The Soul Man have aired , concluding the fifth season and the series .",
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"text": "Ed Asner Yitzhak Edward `` Ed '' Asner ( born November 15 , 1929 ) is an American actor , voice actor and a former president of the Screen Actors Guild . He is primarily known for his role as Lou Grant during the 1970s and early 1980s , on both The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off series Lou Grant , making him one of the few television actors to portray the same leading character in both a comedy and a drama . He is also known for portraying Santa Claus in the comedy film Elf ( 2003 ) and its animated remake Elf : Buddy 's Musical Christmas ( 2014 ) . In 2009 , he starred as the voice of Carl Fredricksen in Pixar 's animated film Up , and made a guest appearance on CSI : NY in the episode `` Yahrzeit '' . In early 2011 , Asner returned to television as butcher Hank Greziak in Working Class , the first original sitcom on cable channel CMT . He starred in the Canadian television series Michael , Tuesdays and Thursdays , on CBC Television and has appeared in the 2013 television series The Glades . Asner has most recently starred as Guy Redmayne , a homophobic billionaire who supports Alicia Florick 's campaign in the sixth season of The Good Wife .",
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"text": "Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man `` Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man '' is the seventh episode of the fourth season of the science fiction television series The X-Files . It premiered on the Fox network in the United States on November 17 , 1996 . It was written by Glen Morgan , directed by James Wong , and featured the first guest appearance by Chris Owens , appearing as a younger Smoking Man . `` Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man '' earned a Nielsen household rating of 10.7 , being watched by 17.09 million people in its initial broadcast . The episode received mostly positive reviews from television critics . The show centers on FBI special agents Fox Mulder ( David Duchovny ) and Dana Scully ( Gillian Anderson ) who work on cases linked to the paranormal , called X-Files . Mulder is a believer in the paranormal , while the skeptical Scully has been assigned to debunk his work . In this episode , Lone Gunman Melvin Frohike ( Tom Braidwood ) finds a tell-tale magazine story supposedly revealing the history of The Smoking Man ( William B. Davis ) . The episode illustrates his possible involvement in several historical events and assassinations , although the reliability of the source is unresolved at the end of the episode . Executive producer Frank Spotnitz later noted that , while parts of `` Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man '' may indeed be factual , the majority is not actual canon . The production of the episode did not require extensive use of Duchovny and Anderson on screen . The former 's voice is only heard and the latter appears only in archival footage . Davis , who portrayed the title character , was pleased with the episode , although confused with some of the contradictions in the script . Although not directly furthering the series ' overarching mythology , the episode involves several of its events and characters .",
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"text": "Patrick Renna Patrick Renna ( born March 3 , 1979 ) is an American actor who began his career in the film The Sandlot playing Hamilton `` Ham '' Porter . Since then , he has appeared in numerous guest-starring and recurring roles for award-winning television series such as Boston Legal and The X-Files among others .",
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"text": "Richard Wilson (Australian actor) Richard Wilson ( born 23 October 1984 in Leicester , Leicestershire , England ) is a British-born Australian actor .",
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"text": "Robert Wilson (director) Robert Wilson ( born October 4 , 1941 ) is an American experimental theater stage director and playwright who has been described by the media as '' -LSB- America -RSB- 's -- or even the world 's -- foremost avant-garde ` theater artist . Over the course of his wide-ranging career , he has also worked as a choreographer , performer , painter , sculptor , video artist , and sound and lighting designer . He is best known for his collaborations with Philip Glass on Einstein on the Beach , and with numerous other artists , including Heiner Müller , William S. Burroughs , Allen Ginsberg , Lou Reed , Tom Waits , David Byrne , Laurie Anderson , Gavin Bryars , Rufus Wainwright , Marina Abramović , Willem Dafoe , Mikhail Baryshnikov , Darryl Pinckney and Lady Gaga .",
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"text": "Paul Mantee Paul Mantee ( January 9 , 1931 -- November 7 , 2013 ) was an American film and television actor . Mantee was born Paul Marianetti in San Francisco , California . A journalism major at San Mateo Junior College , Mantee enlisted in the U.S. Navy for four years during the Korean War that made him decide on acting as a career . He graduated from the University of California , Berkeley . His stage name was changed from an Italian-sounding name to the name of Humphrey Bogart 's character in The Petrified Forest . He made a great number of guest appearances in well-known television shows and starred in a handful of films , including a cult classic , Robinson Crusoe on Mars . A restored version of the film was released in 2007 by The Criterion Collection . Mantee authored two novels , In Search of the Perfect Ravioli ( Ballantine Books , 1991 ) and a semi-autobiographical Bruno of Hollywood ( Ballantine Books , 1994 ) . Mantee , a longtime Malibu resident , died November 7 , 2013 at a rehabilitation center in Canoga Park , California . He was survived by his wife , Suzy Davis Mantee .",
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"text": "Michael Patrick Thornton Michael Patrick Thornton is an American actor and theater director . He recently played the character of Dr. Gabriel Fife in the ABC drama series Private Practice . He is a native of Jefferson Park , a neighborhood on Chicago 's northwest side .",
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"text": "Patrick Breen Joseph Patrick Breen ( born October 26 , 1960 ) is an American actor , playwright and screenwriter . He has acted primarily on TV but has also appeared in numerous films , as well as on Broadway and Off Broadway . In 2010 , he starred on Broadway in Next Fall . He is currently playing Andrew Munsey , Director of the Central Intelligence Agency , on the CBS drama Madam Secretary . He was originally hired to voice Splatter and Dodge in Thomas & the Magic Railroad but was cut and was replaced by Neil Crone and Kevin Frank . In a July 2012 interview with Metro Weekly Patrick Breen stated , `` I identify as one of the LGBT people '' and agreed with the interviewer who referred to Breen coming out as bisexual .",
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"text": "Jonathan Wilson (actor) Jonathan Wilson is a Canadian actor , voice artist , comedian , and playwright , best known for his 1996 play My Own Private Oshawa . The play , a semi-autobiographical comedy about growing up gay in Oshawa , Ontario , was also optioned by Sandra Faire 's SFA Productions for production as a film , which won an award at the Columbus International Film & Video Festival in 2002 before premiering as a television movie on CTV in 2005 . Wilson was a member of The Second City 's Toronto cast in the early 1990s . He later collaborated with fellow Second City alumni Kathy Greenwood and Ed Sahely on the stage show Not to Be Repeated , in which the three performed a two-act improvisational narrative comedy play in each performance . The show was also later developed into a short-run television series , This Sitcom Is ... Not to Be Repeated , for The Comedy Network in 2001 . Wilson 's other acting credits include voice roles in Mia and Me , Little Bear , Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs , Totally Spies ! , Skatoony , Camp Lakebottom , Yin Yang Yo ! , Get Ed , BeyWheelz , Iggy Arbuckle , Miss Spider 's Sunny Patch Friends , recurring roles in Traders , Sue Thomas F.B.Eye and This Is Wonderland , film roles in House , Saint Ralph , New York Minute , PCU , Rubber Carpet and Brain Candy , and stage productions of The Laramie Project , The Lion King , and The Normal Heart . He won a Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Performance in a Featured Role - Play or Musical for his performance as Timon in The Lion King .",
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"text": "Patrick Cavanaugh Patrick Cavanaugh is an American television actor .",
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"text": "Dan Patrick Daniel Patrick Pugh ( born May 15 , 1956 ) , known professionally as Dan Patrick , is an American sportscaster , radio personality , and actor from Mason , Ohio . He hosts The Dan Patrick Show broadcast on radio on Premiere Radio Networks and on television on NBCSN as well as The Audience Network for DIRECTV subscribers . He also co-hosts NBC 's Football Night in America and serves as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated . He worked at ESPN for 18 years , where he often anchored the weeknight and Sunday 11 p.m. edition of SportsCenter .",
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"text": "Dan Grimaldi Daniel `` Dan '' Grimaldi is an American actor and mathematics professor who is known for his roles as twins Philly and Patsy Parisi on the HBO TV series The Sopranos .",
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"text": "Wilson Yip Wilson Yip or Yip Wai-Shun ( ; born 1963 ) is a Hong Kong actor , filmmaker and screenwriter . His films include Bio Zombie , The White Dragon , SPL : Sha Po Lang , Dragon Tiger Gate , Flash Point and the Ip Man trilogy .",
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"text": "Patrick the Great Patrick the Great is a 1945 American drama film starring Donald O'Connor , Peggy Ryan , and Frances Dee . This was the last ever film for O'Connor and Ryan together , who had been a teenage team for the past several years . This was also O'Connor last film before he went to serve in World War II .",
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"text": "Sunshine Days `` Sunshine Days '' is the eighteenth and penultimate episode of the ninth season of the American science fiction television series The X-Files , and the series ' 200th episode overall . It originally aired on the Fox network on May 12 , 2002 . The entry was written and directed by executive producer Vince Gilligan . The episode is a `` monster-of-the-week '' episode , a stand-alone plot which is unconnected to the mythology , or overarching fictional history , of The X-Files . `` Sunshine Days '' earned a Nielsen household rating of 6.2 , was viewed by 6.5 million households , and 10.4 million viewers in its initial broadcast . It received mixed reviews from television critics . The show centers on FBI special agents who work on cases linked to the paranormal , called X-Files ; this season focuses on the investigations of John Doggett ( Robert Patrick ) , Monica Reyes ( Annabeth Gish ) , and Dana Scully ( Gillian Anderson ) . In this episode , Doggett , Reyes , Walter Skinner ( Mitch Pileggi ) and Scully stumble on to a bizarre murder case where the main suspect is a man with an unusual obsession for The Brady Bunch . Despite their initial differences -- both in investigative style and love of The Brady Bunch -- the four of them soon learn that the man 's telekinetic ability is the ultimate , undeniable proof of an X-File . The episode marked Gilligan 's second directorial effort , after season seven 's `` Je Souhaite '' . The Brady Bunch house set featured in the episode was completely rebuilt . According to Anderson , people came `` from all over Los Angeles '' to get their pictures taken on the set . In addition , it contained several elaborate effects . `` Sunshine Days '' was the final `` monster-of-the-week '' entry in the series ; the series finale , `` The Truth '' would deal with the series ' overarching alien colonization mythology .",
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"text": "Bob Delegall Robert W. `` Bob '' Delegall ( July 24 , 1945 -- March 21 , 2006 ) was an American actor , television director and producer . He has guest starred in number of notable television series namely Adam-12 , Good Times , The Six Million Dollar Man , Knots Landing and among other series .",
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"text": "Excellence in Broadcasting `` Excellence in Broadcasting '' is the second episode of the ninth season of the animated comedy series Family Guy . It originally aired on Fox in the United States on October 3 , 2010 . The episode features anthropomorphic dog Brian , an adamant liberal , confronting conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh at a book signing in Quahog , and ultimately having a political change of heart when Limbaugh convinces him to read his latest book . Brian eventually decides to become a devoted member of the Republican Party , and soon begins criticizing liberals . This leads Brian to become roommates with Limbaugh , and begins following him everywhere , before Limbaugh convinces Brian of his true political convictions . The episode was written by Patrick Meighan and directed by John Holmquist . It received mixed reviews from critics for its storyline and many cultural references , in addition to receiving both praise and criticism from conservative news outlets . According to Nielsen ratings , it was viewed in 7.94 million homes in its original airing . As well as Limbaugh , the episode featured guest performances by Gary Cole , Christine Lakin , Phil LaMarr , Shelley Long , Nana Visitor and Rainn Wilson , along with several recurring guest voice actors for the series . `` Excellence in Broadcasting '' was released on DVD along with three other episodes from the season on December 13 , 2011 .",
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"text": "John Amos John A. Amos , Jr. ( born December 27 , 1939 ) is an American actor who is best known for his role as James Evans , Sr. on the CBS television series Good Times ( 1974 -- 76 ) . Amos ' other television work includes roles in The Mary Tyler Moore Show , the miniseries Roots , for which he received an Emmy nomination , and a recurring role as Admiral Percy Fitzwallace on The West Wing . Amos also played the father of Will Smith 's character 's girlfriend , Lisa Wilkes , in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air , and he had a recurring role on In the House with LL Cool J , as Coach Sam Wilson . Amos played the Father of Tommy Strawn ( Thomas Mikal Ford ) on the long running sitcom , Martin , as Sgt. Strawn , and another recurring role on Two and a Half Men as Chelsea 's dad 's new lover . Amos also played Major Grant , the US Special forces officer in Die Hard 2 . Amos has also appeared on Broadway and in numerous films in a career that spans four decades . He has received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and NAACP Image Award .",
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"text": "Machine Gun Kelly (rapper) Colson Baker ( born April 22 , 1990 ) , better known by his stage names MGK and Machine Gun Kelly , is an American rapper and actor , from Cleveland , Ohio . MGK embarked on a musical career as a teenager , releasing a mixtape in 2006 . He would then go on to release four further mixtapes . MGK then secured a recording contract with Bad Boy and Interscope Records in 2011 . His major label debut album , Lace Up , was released in October 2012 to positive response from critics . The record contained the singles `` Wild Boy '' , `` Invincible '' , `` Stereo '' , and `` Hold On ( Shut Up ) '' , and debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart ; it was later confirmed to have sold more than 178,000 copies . In early 2015 , he released the singles `` Till I Die '' and `` A Little More '' for his second studio album , General Admission , which released in October 2015 , and also debuted at number four in the US . The album incorporated darker tones , rap rock , R&B , and storytelling . MGK has also appeared in various films , starring in Beyond the Lights , as Kid Culprit . He would then star in Roadies as Wesley ( a.k.a. Wes ) , before being cast in lead roles in Viral , Punk 's Dead : SLC Punk 2 and Nerve .",
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"text": "J. Cole discography American hip hop recording artist J. Cole has released four studio albums , one live album , one compilation album , two extended plays , three mixtapes , sixteen singles ( including nine as a featured artist ) , two promotional singles and twenty music videos . J. Cole first took up rapping in his teens , collaborating with the local Fayetteville hip hop duo Bomm Sheltuh . The Come Up , his debut mixtape , was released on May 4 , 2007 to positive reception . Following the release of The Come Up , J. Cole was contacted by American rapper Jay Z and subsequently signed to his record label Roc Nation . Cole released his second mixtape The Warm Up on June 15 , 2009 . `` Lights Please '' , the first single from The Warm Up , peaked at number nine on the United States Billboard Bubbling Under R&B / Hip-Hop Singles chart and became Cole 's first entry on a national record chart . He was later featured on `` All I Want Is You '' , a 2010 single by American R&B singer Miguel -- it peaked at number 58 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . J. Cole 's third mixtape Friday Night Lights was released on November 12 , 2010 . J. Cole released his debut studio album Cole World : The Sideline Story on September 27 , 2011 . It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 , with first-week sales of 218,000 copies . The album 's lead single `` Work Out '' peaked at number thirteen on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts . Cole World : The Sideline Story was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) , while `` Work Out '' was certified two times platinum . Two more singles were released from the album : `` Ca n't Get Enough '' and `` Nobody 's Perfect '' , which peaked at numbers 52 and 61 respectively on the Hot 100 . J. Cole 's second studio album Born Sinner was released on June 18 , 2013 . Its lead single , `` Power Trip '' , peaked at number 19 on the Hot 100 and received a platinum certification from the RIAA . On December 9 , 2014 , he released his third studio album 2014 Forest Hills Drive . The album was supported by four singles : `` Apparently '' , `` Wet Dreamz '' , `` No Role Modelz '' and `` Love Yourz '' . The album also went on to sell 353,000 copies in its first week , and became the first rap album in 25 years to be certified platinum in the US with no guest appearances . The songs `` No Role Modelz '' and `` Wet Dreamz '' later received a platinum certification from the RIAA . In addition to his fourth album , Cole released three singles in 2016 : `` Love Yourz '' , `` Everybody Dies '' , and `` False Prophets '' . His album 4 Your Eyez Only was released on the second anniversary of 2014 Forest Hill Drive . 4 Your Eyez Only was certified gold before it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 , despite having no singles upon release . `` Deja Vu '' was later given a single release after peaking at number 7 on the Hot 100 .",
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"text": "Blood Money (Mobb Deep album) Blood Money is the seventh studio album by hip-hop duo Mobb Deep , released on May 2 , 2006 . It is the group 's first and only album on G-Unit & Interscope Records . It features guest appearances by several G-Unit artists , including G-Unit members 50 Cent , Lloyd Banks , Tony Yayo , Young Buck and affiliate Nyce . The album also features artists such as Mary J. Blige and Nate Dogg . Blood Money is the first Mobb Deep studio album to not feature rapper Big Noyd .",
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"text": "50 Cent discography American rapper 50 Cent has released five studio albums , ten mixtapes , two video albums , four compilation albums , one soundtrack album , 76 singles ( including 26 as a featured artist ) , and 88 music videos . As of July 2014 , he is the sixth best-selling hip-hop artist of the Nielsen SoundScan era with 16,786,000 albums sold in the US . 50 Cent signed to Shady Records in 2002 and released his debut studio album , Get Rich or Die Tryin ' , on February 6 , 2003 . The album peaked at number one in the US Billboard 200 and performed well in international markets . It features the number-one singles `` In da Club '' and `` 21 Questions '' and also includes the singles `` P.I.M.P. '' and `` If I Ca n't '' . 50 Cent collaborated with American rapper Lil ' Kim on `` Magic Stick '' , which peaked at number two in the US . In 2005 , he released his second studio album , The Massacre . The album charted at number one in the US , as well as reaching the top ten on many album charts worldwide , and sold 4.83 million copies in the United States in 2005 , the second highest sales count by any album that year . The Massacre includes the US top-three hits `` Disco Inferno '' and `` Just a Lil Bit '' , and the US number-one hit `` Candy Shop '' , which peaked in the top ten of many charts worldwide . A reissue of The Massacre produced the single `` Outta Control '' , which peaked at number six in the US . In November 2005 , 50 Cent starred in the movie Get Rich or Die Tryin ' , and recorded four singles for the film 's soundtrack : the international hits `` Hustler 's Ambition '' and `` Window Shopper '' , and also `` Best Friend '' and `` I 'll Whip Ya Head Boy '' . In 2007 , 50 Cent 's third studio album , Curtis , debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 , behind Kanye West 's album Graduation , after a much-hyped sales competition between the albums . Five singles were released from the album , including international hit `` Ayo Technology '' and Billboard hits `` Straight to the Bank '' , `` Amusement Park '' , `` I Get Money '' and `` I 'll Still Kill '' . In 2009 , he released his fourth studio album , Before I Self Destruct . Music critics described the album as a return to the darker , more intense style of music that 50 Cent exhibited on many of his early mixtapes . The album charted at number five on the Billboard 200 and peaked in the top twenty of several album charts worldwide . The album features two singles : the international hit `` Baby by Me '' , which peaked at number twenty-eight in the US , and `` Do You Think About Me '' . In June 2014 , 50 Cent released his fifth studio album , Animal Ambition . All of the songs on the standard edition of the album were released as singles prior to the album being delivered to the public . His upcoming sixth studio album , titled Street King Immortal , was preceded by the release of the non-album song `` Outlaw '' , which peaked at number eighty-seven in both the US and Canada , and a free download album -- 5 ( Murder by Numbers ) -- on July 6 , 2012 . Four singles were released in promotion for Street King Immortal : `` New Day '' , `` My Life '' , which reached number two on the UK Singles Chart , `` Major Distribution '' , and `` We Up '' , but the songs were scrapped and the album is now set to be released in 2016 .",
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"text": "400 Degreez 400 Degreez is the 3rd studio album by Magnolia Projects , New Orleans , Louisiana-based rapper Juvenile . The album was released on November 3 , 1998 , on Cash Money Records . It remains Juvenile 's best-selling album of his solo career and currently the best-selling album ever released on Cash Money Records along with Drake 's Views ( album ) . The album was certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA , on December 19 , 1999 . Two singles , `` Ha '' and `` Back That Azz Up '' became hip hop hits in the United States . `` Back That Azz Up '' peaked at # 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart along with `` Ha '' which peaked at # 68 on the hot 100 music chart . The album peaked at # 2 on Billboard 's Top R&B / Hip Hop Albums music chart and at # 9 on the Billboard 200 music chart in 1999 . It also went to claim the # 1 position on the Top R&B / Hip Hop Albums chart on the Billboard Year-End chart for 1999 . As a single , `` Back That Azz Up '' was released , credited , and charted as the more censored `` Back That Thang Up '' . Also the album features a bonus remix of the single `` Ha '' with New York rapper Jay-Z , the only guest appearance outside of Cash Money and the 1st time Ca $ h Money collaborated with an east coast rapper on a song . As of 2013 , 400 Degreez has sold well over 5 million copies worldwide . The album won R&B Album Of The Year at the 1999 Billboard Music Awards .",
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"text": "Mama's Gun Mama 's Gun is the second studio album by American neo soul singer Erykah Badu . It was recorded between 1999 and 2000 at Electric Lady Studios in New York and released on November 21 , 2000 , by Motown Records . A neo soul album , Mama 's Gun incorporates funk , soul , and jazz styles . It has confessional lyrics by Badu , which cover themes of insecurity , social issues and personal relationships . The album has been viewed by critics as a female companion to neo soul artist D'Angelo 's second album Voodoo ( 2000 ) , which features a similar musical style and direction . Critics have also noted that while Baduizm contained its share of cryptic lyricism , Mama 's Gun is much more direct in its approach , and places the artist in a subjective position more than its predecessor . The album contains the single `` Bag Lady '' , Badu 's first top 10 Billboard hit , which was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and for Best R&B Song . The song `` Did n't Cha Know ? '' was also nominated for Best R&B Song . The album features substantial contributions from several members of the Soulquarians outfit , of which Badu was a member . It also features guests such as soul singer Betty Wright and trumpeter Roy Hargrove . Mama 's Gun was met with great critical success and sold strongly , reaching Platinum two months after its release . Thematically the album explores topics regarding self-esteem , relationship breakdowns , and police brutality , and features a more eclectic sound than its predecessor . Rolling Stone magazine named it one of the Top 10 Albums of 2000 .",
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"text": "Grand Hustle Records Grand Hustle Records ( formerly Grand Hustle Entertainment ) , also known as Hustle Gang Music , is an Atlanta , Georgia-based record label , founded in 2001 , by American hip hop recording artist T.I. and his business partner Jason Geter . Up until December 2012 , the label was distributed by Atlantic Records . It currently operates as an independent record label . The label is home to artists such as B.o.B , Young Dro , Trae tha Truth and Travis Scott , among others . The label also houses a roster of record producers , including DJ Toomp , Lil ' C , Mars , Nard & B , TrackSlayerz and more . The label has released 26 studio albums in total , with 13 of them being certified gold or higher , by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) . Additionally , the label has released five albums that reached number one on the US Billboard 200 chart , namely King ( 2006 ) , T.I. vs. T.I.P. ( 2007 ) , Paper Trail ( 2008 ) , The Adventures of Bobby Ray ( 2010 ) and Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight ( 2016 ) . Furthermore , Grand Hustle has released multiple top 40 hit singles , including `` Bring 'Em Out '' , `` What You Know '' , `` Shoulder Lean '' , `` Whatever You Like '' , `` Live Your Life '' , `` Dead and Gone '' , `` Nothin ' on You '' , `` Airplanes '' , `` Magic '' , `` Strange Clouds '' , `` So Good '' , `` Both of Us '' , `` Antidote '' and more .",
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"text": "ColleGrove ColleGrove is the third studio album by American hip hop recording artist 2 Chainz . It was released on March 4 , 2016 , by Def Jam Recordings . The album is the debut LP between 2 Chainz and fellow American rapper Lil Wayne under the stage name ColleGrove , but due to Wayne 's ongoing lawsuit with Cash Money Records , only 2 Chainz was credited as the primary artist . The album includes production from several high-profile record producers ; including Mike Will Made It , TM88 , Infamous , Zaytoven , Lil ' C , Metro Boomin , Ben Billions and London on da Track , among others . ColleGrove received generally positive reviews from critics and it debuted at number 4 on the US Billboard 200 . Complex awarded it the 29th best album of 2016 .",
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"text": "Radio (LL Cool J album) Radio is the debut studio album by American rapper LL Cool J , released November 18 , 1985 on Def Jam Recordings in the United States . It serves as the label 's first full-length album release . Recording sessions for the album took place during 1984 to 1985 at Chung King House of Metal in New York City . The album was primarily produced by Rick Rubin , who provided a sparse and minimal production style . Radio also features a sound that is punctuated by DJ scratching , mostly brief samples , and emphasis of the downbeat . LL Cool J 's b-boy lyricism conveys themes of inner city culture , teenage promiscuity , and braggadocio raps . The album experienced a significant amount of commercial success and sales for a hip hop record at the time , earning U.S. Billboard chart success and selling over 500,000 copies within its first five months of release . On April 19 , 1989 , Radio was certified platinum in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) , following sales in excess of one million copies in the United States . Initial criticism of the album was generally positive , as LL Cool J 's lyricism and Rick Rubin 's production were praised by several music critics . It has since been recognized by critics as LL Cool J 's greatest work . Reflecting the new school and ghettoblaster subculture in the U.S. during the mid-1980s , Radio belongs to a pivotal moment in the history and culture of hip hop . Its success contributed to the displacement of the old school with the new school form and to the genre 's mainstream success during the period . Its success also served as a career breakthrough for LL Cool J and Rick Rubin . Radio has been recognized by music writers as one of the first cohesive and commercially successful hip hop albums .",
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"text": "Bad (album) Bad is the seventh studio album by American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson , released on August 31 , 1987 in the United States by Epic Records and internationally by CBS Records . It was released nearly five years after Jackson 's previous solo studio album , Thriller ( 1982 ) . Bad was recorded during the first half of 1987 . The lyrical themes include media bias , paranoia , racial profiling , romance , self-improvement and world peace . The album cemented Jackson 's status as one of the most successful artists of the 1980s . Bad saw Jackson exercise even more artistic freedom than he did with his two previous Epic releases ( Off the Wall and Thriller ) ; Jackson composed nine of the album 's eleven tracks , and received co-producer credit for the entire album . Nine of the eleven songs on Bad were released as singles ; one was a promotional single , and another was released outside of the United States and Canada . Five of the singles hit No. 1 in the United States , while a sixth charted within the top ten , and a seventh charted within the top twenty on the Hot 100 . Bad peaked at No. 1 in thirteen countries and charted within the top twenty in other territories . The only songs on the album which were not released as a single were `` Speed Demon '' and `` Just Good Friends '' , the latter being the only song on the album to also not have a music video accompanying it . The album continued Jackson 's commercial success in the late 1980s , and garnered six Grammy Award nominations , winning two . Aside from commercial success , the album was well received by contemporary critics . The album produced a record five Billboard Hot 100 number one singles , the first of two albums to do so , the second being Katy Perry 's 2010 album Teenage Dream . Bad was ranked No. 43 in the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time of the MTV Generation in 2009 by VH1 and number 202 in Rolling Stone magazine 's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time . As of 2012 , Bad had reportedly sold between 30 and 45 million copies worldwide and has been cited as one of the 30 best-selling albums of all time . In 2017 , the album was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America , denoting sales of over ten million copies in the United States . The album marked the final collaboration between Jackson and producer Quincy Jones .",
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"text": "Busta Rhymes Trevor George Smith Jr. ( born May 20 , 1972 ) , better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes , is an American rapper , actor , record producer and record executive . Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker Busta Rhymes , after NFL wide receiver George `` Buster '' Rhymes . He is widely known for his outlandish style and fashion sense depicted in several highly innovative music videos as well as his intricate rhyming technique , rapping at a high rate of speed with heavy use of internal rhyme and half rhyme , and to date has received 11 Grammy Award nominations for his musical work . About.com included him on its list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time ( 1987 -- 2007 ) , while Steve Huey of AllMusic called him one of the best and most prolific rappers of the 1990s . In 2012 , The Source placed him on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time . MTV has called him `` one of hip-hop 's greatest visual artists . '' Busta Rhymes was an original member of Leaders of the New School . He later went on and founded the record label Conglomerate ( initially Flipmode Entertainment ) and production crew The Conglomerate ( formerly Flipmode Squad ) . In November 2011 , Busta Rhymes signed a deal with Cash Money Records . On July 23 , 2014 , Busta Rhymes announced that he left Cash Money Records due to creative differences and was no longer on Republic . In 2016 Rhymes signed with Epic for his upcoming album due to be released in early 2017 . He has so far released nine studio albums , with the first being the 1996 platinum-selling album The Coming . His list of hit singles include `` Woo Hah !! Got You All in Check '' , `` Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See '' , `` Dangerous '' , `` Turn It Up ( Remix ) / Fire It Up '' , `` Gim me Some More '' , `` What 's It Gon na Be ?! '' , `` Pass the Courvoisier , Part II '' , `` I Know What You Want '' and `` Touch It '' , among several others .",
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"text": "Major Key (album) Major Key ( stylized as Major ð ''` ) is the ninth studio album by DJ Khaled . It was released on July 29 , 2016 , by We the Best Music Group and Epic Records . The album features guest appearances from Future , Big Sean , Rick Ross , Jay Z , Drake , Nas , Kendrick Lamar , Betty Wright , J. Cole , Bryson Tiller , Nicki Minaj , Chris Brown , August Alsina , Jeremih , Kodak Black , Jeezy , French Montana , YG , Yo Gotti , Gucci Mane , 2 Chainz , Jadakiss , Fabolous , Fat Joe , Busta Rhymes , Kent Jones , Travis Scott , Lil Wayne , Meghan Trainor , Wiz Khalifa , Wale and Mavad The album was supported by four singles , `` For Free '' , `` I Got the Keys '' , `` Holy Key '' and `` Do You Mind '' . Major Key received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 . The album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) in November 2016 . It received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album .",
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"text": "Da Bomb (album) Da Bomb was the second studio album by the hip-hop duo Kris Kross , released a year after their first album Totally Krossed Out . The group tried a hardcore/gangsta look to fit with the new style of hip-hop . The album was not as successful as Totally Krossed Out , as many fans were not impressed with the new look and style and the use of the word `` nigga '' ( though they had used it on their first album ) and reviews were mixed . The line `` I drop bombs like Hiroshima '' from `` Da Bomb '' was edited out of the album 's Japanese release . Despite some negative reviews the album was certified platinum in the US , selling 1.1 million copies , and a total of 4 million copies worldwide . Three singles were released , `` Alright '' , `` I 'm Real '' and `` Da Bomb '' .",
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"text": "The Marshall Mathers LP The Marshall Mathers LP is the third studio album by American rapper Eminem . It was released on May 23 , 2000 , by Aftermath Entertainment , Interscope Records , and Eminem 's newly founded label , Shady Records in the United States , and on September 11 , 2000 , by Polydor Records in the United Kingdom . The album was produced mostly by Dr. Dre and Eminem , along with The 45 King , the Bass Brothers , and Mel-Man . Released a year after Eminem 's breakout album The Slim Shady LP , the record features more introspective lyricism including the rapper 's response to his sudden rise to fame and controversy surrounding his lyrics . The album sold more than 1.78 million copies in the US in its first week alone , becoming the fastest-selling studio album by any solo artist in American music history . In 2001 , the album won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album and was nominated for Album of the Year . Eminem lost the latter to jazz-rock duo Steely Dan and their album Two Against Nature . The album was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America in March 2011 for shipping 10 million copies in the United States . By December 2016 , the album had sold over 11 million copies in the United States and more than 32 million copies worldwide . A sequel to the album , The Marshall Mathers LP 2 , was released on November 5 , 2013 .",
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"text": "Street Hop Street Hop is the fourth studio album by the American rapper Royce da 5 ' 9 '' , released in the United States on October 20 , 2009 , on One Records . It is the follow-up to his previous album Independent 's Day ( 2005 ) . At the release of Success Is Certain ( August 9 , 2011 ) , Street Hop sold approximately 24,000 units in the United States via HitsDailyDouble .",
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"text": "Blank Face LP Blank Face LP is the fourth studio album by American rapper Schoolboy Q . It was released on July 8 , 2016 , by Top Dawg Entertainment ( TDE ) , in conjunction with Interscope Records . The album serves as his second release under a major record label to music retailers , following 2014 's Oxymoron . The album features guest appearances from several prominent artists , such as Kanye West , Jadakiss , Tha Dogg Pound and Miguel , among others . The production was handled by various high-profile record producers , including Swizz Beatz , Metro Boomin and Southside , as well as frequent collaborators Nez & Rio , The Alchemist , DJ Dahi and members of TDE in-house production team , Digi + Phonics . Blank Face LP was preceded by a series of short films , which also served as respective corresponding music videos . To further promote the album Schoolboy Q embarked on a concert tour called the Groovy Tony Pit Stops . The album was supported by two singles , `` Groovy Tony '' and `` THat Part '' , the latter of which became Schoolboy Q 's second solo Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart . Blank Face LP received widespread acclaim from critics and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 . It also debuted at number one on Billboards Top R&B / Hip-Hop Albums chart . The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album , while `` THat Part '' received the nomination for Best Rap Performance .",
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"text": "Relapse (Eminem album) Relapse is the sixth studio album by American rapper Eminem . The album was released on May 19 , 2009 , under Aftermath Entertainment , Shady Records , and Interscope Records . It was his first album of original material since Encore ( 2004 ) , following a four-year hiatus from recording due to his writer 's block and an addiction to prescription sleeping medication . Recording sessions for the album took place during 2005 to 2009 at several recording studios , and Dr. Dre , Mark Batson , and Eminem handled production . Conceptually , Relapse concerns the ending of his drug rehabilitation , rapping after a non-fictional relapse , and the return of his Slim Shady alter-ego . One of the most anticipated album releases of 2009 , Relapse debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart , selling 608,000 copies in its first week . It produced three singles that attained chart success and has been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America . The album received mixed reviews from most music critics , who were divided in their responses towards Eminem 's lyrics . It has sold more than 2.3 million copies in the United States and more than 17 million copies worldwide .",
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"text": "T-Pain discography The discography of T-Pain , an American R&B singer , songwriter record producer and rapper , consists of four studio albums , forty-two singles ( as lead artist , and featured artist ) , five mixtapes , and thirty-six music videos . On December 6 , 2005 , his debut studio album , Rappa Ternt Sanga , is where it first appeared on the charts , when it debuted at number 33 on the US Billboard 200 . Both singles , `` I 'm Sprung '' and `` I 'm 'n Luv ( Wit a Stripper ) '' , peaked in the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 . After that , he collaborated with fellow rapper E-40 , along with an singer Kandi Burruss on the single `` U and Dat '' , which it peaked at number 13 in the United States . In 2007 , his second album , titled Epiphany ( 2007 ) , which debuted at number 1 in the United States . The lead single `` Buy U a Drank ( Shawty Snappin ' ) '' , peaked at number one in the United States , the follow-up single `` Bartender '' which peaked at number 5 , and the album 's third single `` Church '' . During 2007 , T-Pain made several guest appearances on songs by other performing artists , the most commercially successful of these being `` Low '' by Flo Rida , which peaked at number one in the United States , and on several national singles charts worldwide . In November 2008 , T-Pain released his third studio album , Three Ringz , debuted at number 4 in the United States , and its consists by all 3 singles -- `` Chopped 'n' Skrewed '' , `` Ca n't Believe It '' and `` Freeze '' . In 2008 , T-Pain appeared on several other singles by other performing artists , including `` Got Money '' by Lil Wayne , `` The Boss by Rick Ross and `` One More Drink '' by Ludacris , among several others . T-Pain 's fourth studio album , Revolver , was released in December 2011 . The album has been preceded by the release of the promotional singles `` Take Your Shirt Off '' , `` Reverse Cowgirl '' and `` Rap Song '' , as well as the single `` Booty Wurk ( One Cheek at a Time ) '' , which attained mixed success on worldwide charts . On May 4 , 2011 , T-Pain released a mixtape , PrEVOLVEr , in promotion of the album . The first official single from Revolver was `` Best Love Song '' , which features Chris Brown . The album 's second single was `` 5 O'Clock '' , which features Wiz Khalifa and Lily Allen . The album 's third single was `` Turn All the Lights On '' , which features Ne-Yo .",
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"text": "Midnight Machine Gun Rhymes and Alibis Midnight Machine Gun Rhymes and Alibis is the tenth album by rapper , Andre Nickatina , released in conjunction with rapper Equipto . It was released on March 22 , 2002 for Fillmoe Coleman Records and was produced by various producers which included Andre Nickatina , Equipto , Nick Peace , Crush , Little J , DJ Soleil , Prince Marvelous and Laird . This was the first of four collaborations between Andre Nickatina and Equipto .",
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"text": "Pretty Hate Machine Pretty Hate Machine is the debut studio album by American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails , released on October 20 , 1989 by TVT Records in the United States , Island Records in Europe and by Interscope Records and Atlantic Records internationally . The album is compiled of reworked tracks from the band 's Purest Feeling demo , as well as songs composed after its original recording . Although it was critically and commercially successful ( especially for an independent label ) , Trent Reznor ( Nine Inch Nails ' only constant band member ) feuded with TVT Records during the album 's promotion . Slant Magazine placed the album at number 50 on its list of the `` Best Albums of the 1980s '' , commenting , `` before attempting suicide in The Downward Spiral and living with the wrist scars in The Fragile , Pretty Hate Machine sent out sleek , danceable warning shots '' . Three singles were released from the album , the most successful being its opening track `` Head Like a Hole '' , which has become a staple of Nine Inch Nails live performances . Pretty Hate Machine became one of the first independently released albums to attain a platinum certification , with the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) certifying the album triple platinum on May 12 , 2003 , indicating sales surpassing three million copies in the United States . The album went out of print in 1997 because of the much publicized disagreement between Reznor and TVT . Rykodisc re-released the album worldwide in 2005 , effectively putting it back into print . A remastered version with updated artwork was released on November 22 , 2010 .",
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"text": "Love Us or Hate Us Love Us or Hate Us is the fourth album released by rap group , Dirty . It was released on September 30 , 2003 through Rap-a-Lot Records and featured production from Dirty , Mike Jackson and R. Kelly . The album peaked at # 160 on the Billboard 200 and # 22 on the Top R&B / Hip-Hop Albums and was the duo 's first album to be distributed by Rap-a-Lot Records .",
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"text": "Shraddha Kapoor Shraddha Kapoor ( born 3 March 1987 ) is an Indian actress and singer who is noted for her work in Bollywood films . The daughter of actor Shakti Kapoor , she began her acting career with a brief role in the 2010 heist film Teen Patti and followed it with her first leading role in the teen drama Luv Ka The End ( 2011 ) . Kapoor gained wide recognition for playing a singer in the commercially successful romantic drama Aashiqui 2 ( 2013 ) , for which she received several accolades including a Filmfare nomination for the Best Actress . The following year , she portrayed a character based on Ophelia in Vishal Bhardwaj 's critically acclaimed drama Haider ( 2014 ) , an adaptation of William Shakespeare 's tragedy Hamlet . She established herself as one of the high-profile actresses in Bollywood with starring roles in the romantic thriller Ek Villain ( 2014 ) , the dance drama ABCD 2 ( 2015 ) , the action drama Baaghi ( 2016 ) and the romantic drama Half Girlfriend ( 2017 ) , all of which rank among her biggest commercial successes . In addition to acting in films , Kapoor has sung several of her film songs . She is the celebrity endorser for several brands and products , and in 2015 , she launched her own line of clothing . She participates in stage shows and concerts . Kapoor features in listings of the most attractive and popular celebrities in India .",
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"text": "Aashiqui 2 Aashiqui 2 ( English : Romance 2 ) is a 2013 Indian romantic musical drama film directed by Mohit Suri . Starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles , it was produced by Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt under the T-Series and Vishesh Films banners . Set in the early 2010s , Aashiqui 2 is a love story centering on the turbulent relationship between musicians Rahul and Arohi , a relationship which is affected by Rahul 's issues with alcohol abuse and temperament . The film is a spiritual successor to the 1990 musical film Aashiqui , and initially caused concern in the Indian media that the film could live up to the high standards and success of the original . Production of Aashiqui 2 began in 2011 , with the principal photography taking place in Cape Town , Goa and Mumbai on a budget of . The film which premiered on 26 April 2013 received a positive to mixed critical reception and became a major commercial success at the box-office despite featuring newcomers , earning worldwide within the first four weeks . It was declared as a blockbuster by Box Office India after its three-week box office run , and is the highest-grossing film ever produced by Vishesh Films . The soundtrack to the film became very popular after its release ; the songs `` Tum Hi Ho '' and `` Sunn Raha Hai '' topped the charts across various platforms in India . It was later remade in Telugu as Nee Jathaga Nenundali",
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"text": "Aap Ki Kasam Aap Ki Kasam ( I swear by you ) is a 1974 Hindi film produced by J. Om Prakash , which also marks his directorial debut . The film stars Rajesh Khanna , Mumtaz , Sanjeev Kumar , Rehman , Asrani and A. K. Hangal . The music is by R.D. Burman , who received the only Filmfare nomination for the film . The film was successful and was declared as hit on the box office , and it was also acclaimed by the critics . The songs from the film , including ` Jai Jai Shiv Shankar ' , ` Zindagi ke safar mein ' and ` Karvate badalate rahen ' , became very popular . The Hindu newspaper in its review of the film quoted `` In a remarkable scene , where Rajesh Khanna , his anger simmering , confronts Mumtaz , the director , J. Om Prakash , brings out the performer in both . Mumtaz brings compelling expressions to her countenance as her initial disbelief at being doubted by her husband is transformed from anguish to fury in a flash . This remains the standout moment of the movie apart from the song `` Zindagi ke safar mein guzar jate hain jo maqaam '' . The film is a remake of a Malayalam film , Vaazhve Mayam ( 1970 ) , directed by K S Sethumadhavan , where the ending was different . The film was later also remade in Telugu , retaining the original ending , by director Dasari Narayana Rao as Edadugula Bandham ( 1985 ) starring Mohan Babu and Jayasudha .",
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"text": "Deepak Tijori Deepak Tijori ( born 28 August 1961 ) is an Indian film director and actor who works in Bollywood films and is well known for his supporting roles in Aashiqui ( 1990 ) , Khiladi ( 1992 ) , Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar ( 1992 ) , Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa ( 1993 ) , Anjaam ( 1994 ) , Ghulam ( 1998 ) and Baadshah ( 1999 ) . He also starred as a lead actor in Pehla Nasha ( 1993 ) . Tijori started his directing career with Oops ! ( 2003 ) , a film about male strippers . This was followed by Fareb ( 2005 ) , Khamoshh ... Khauff Ki Raat ( 2005 ) , Tom , Dick , and Harry ( 2006 ) and Fox ( 2009 ) . Thriller at 10 -- Fareb , a TV mini-series produced by Tijori won the 2001 Indian Television Academy Awards in the category best mini-series . Tijori has also been the housemate on Bigg Boss 1 ( 2006 ) . His wife is a fashion designer and his brother-in-law Kabir Sadanand is a film director . In 2009 Tijori 's daughter was kidnapped for a few hours .",
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"text": "Angaar Angaar ( English : Fire ) is an Indian Hindi crime drama film directed by Shashilal K. Nair , released on 1 September 1992 . The film stars Jackie Shroff , Dimple Kapadia , and Nana Patekar in lead roles . The film was speculated to have been based on the life of Karim Lala .",
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"text": "Ek Shrimaan Ek Shrimati Ek Shrimaan Ek Shrimati is a 1969 Indian Bollywood film directed by Bhappi Sonie and produced by Surinder Kapoor . It stars Shashi Kapoor and Babita Kapoor in pivotal roles .",
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"text": "Aashiqui 2 (soundtrack) Aashiqui 2 is the soundtrack to the 2013 Bollywood romance film of the same name , directed by Mohit Suri and starring Aditya Roy Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles . The album was produced by Bhushan Kumar and Mahesh Bhatt under the banner T-Series and Vishesh Films . the songs of the film were mostly composed by Jeet Gannguli , although Mithoon and Ankit Tiwari composed two songs each ( including both versions ) as guest composers . Irshad Kamil wrote lyrics for most of songs on the album . Sandeep Nath wrote both versions of `` Sunn Raha Hai '' , while Mithoon wrote `` Tum Hi Ho '' and Sanjay Masoom wrote `` Bhula Dena '' . Arijit Singh sang six of the songs on the album . The music became very popular after its release on 8 April 2013 , with songs `` Tum Hi Ho '' and `` Sunn Raha Hai '' topping the charts across various platforms in India . Jeet Gannguli reused the tune from his own Bengali composition `` Mon Hariye Beghorey '' for `` Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi '' .",
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"text": "Jism 2 Jism 2 ( English : Body 2 ) is a 2012 erotic thriller film produced and directed by Pooja Bhatt and written by Mahesh Bhatt . It is the sequel to the 2003 film Jism and marks the debut of Indo-Canadian former pornographic actress Sunny Leone in Bollywood . Jism 2 was launched on 1 December 2011 , on popular Indian television show Bigg Boss , making the launch a first time ever in the history of Indian Cinema . Mahesh Bhatt compared Jism 2 to Italian romance drama Last Tango in Paris . Jism 2 has been passed with an A-certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification ( CBFC ) for strong sexual content . Jism 2 had paid previews on 2 August 2012 , one day prior to its worldwide release .",
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"text": "Agnee 2 Agnee 2 is a 2015 Bangladeshi action film directed by Iftakar Chowdhury . It is the second installment in the Agnee film series and serves as a sequel to Agnee ( 2014 ) . The film stars Mahiya Mahi , Om , Ashish Vidyarthi and Robiul Islam in pivotal role . Mahi is the only actor from the previous film to appear in Agnee 2 . After the initial success of Agnee ( 2014 ) , production company Jaaz Multimedia announced the production of the sequel . Although the film was originally scripted with the cast from previous film , the film stalled for a while due to lead actor Arifin Shuvoo pulling out of the film due to professional difference and scheduling issues . Director Iftakar Chowdhury later roped Indian actors Ashish Vidyarthi for the negative role and Om for male lead . The film is produced by Abdul Aziz , his production company Jaaz Multimedia funded approximately 70 % of the film 's budget while Eskay Movies funded the rest . The film was released on July 18 , 2015 in Bangladesh during Eid weekend by Jaaz Multimedia and August 14 , 2015 in India by Eskay Movies . Majority of the film took place in Thailand . Agnee 2 was released by Jaaz Multimedia on July 18 , 2015 in Bangladesh and released by Eskay Movies in West Bengal , India on August 14 and Australia on August 25 . Upon release , the film received mixed to negative reviews .",
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"text": "Kahin Hai Mera Pyar Kahin Hai Mera Pyar is a Hindi romantic film , directed by Mahesh Vaijnath Doijode . The film stars Jackie Shroff , Sonia Mann , Sanjay Kapoor , Abhishek Sethiya in the lead roles . Lyrics and music by Ravindra Jain . Music of this film launched on 31 March 2014 . at Novotel Juhu , Mumbai . This released on 1 May 2014 .",
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"text": "One 2 Ka 4 One 2 Ka 4 ( वन टू का फ़ोर , One times 2 is 4 ) is an Indian action crime drama film directed by Shashilal K. Nair . The film stars Shah Rukh Khan , Juhi Chawla and Jackie Shroff . The score and soundtrack were composed by A.R.Rahman . This film is now owned by Shah Rukh Khan 's Red Chillies Entertainment .",
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"text": "Hrithik Roshan filmography Hrithik Roshan is an Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films . As a child , he made uncredited appearances in three films directed by his maternal grandfather , J. Om Prakash , the first of which was in Aasha ( 1980 ) . In 1986 , Roshan played the adopted son of Rajinikanth 's character in Prakash 's crime drama Bhagwaan Dada . Roshan subsequently worked as an assistant director on four films , including Khudgarz ( 1987 ) and Karan Arjun ( 1995 ) , all of which were directed by his father , Rakesh . Roshan 's first leading role came opposite Ameesha Patel in Kaho Naa ... Pyaar Hai ( 2000 ) , a highly successful romantic drama directed by his father , for which he won two Filmfare AwardsBest Male Debut and Best Actor . In 2001 , Roshan played a supporting role in Karan Johar 's lucrative ensemble melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham ... . This initial success was followed by roles in a series of critical and commercial failures , including Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage ( 2002 ) and Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon ( 2003 ) , leading critics to believe that Roshan 's career was over . However , his career prospects improved in 2003 when he played the role of a mentally disabled teenager in his father 's science fiction film Koi ... Mil Gaya . The film emerged as the highest-grossing Bollywood film of that year and earned Roshan the Best Actor -- Critics and the Best Actor awards at Filmfare . His next release , the war drama Lakshya ( 2004 ) , performed poorly at the box office despite earning positive reviews . In 2006 , Roshan starred in two top-grossing productions of the year . He portrayed the eponymous superhero in Krrish , a sequel to Koi ... Mil Gaya , and won a Best Actor award at Filmfare for playing a thief in the adventure film Dhoom 2 . Two years later , he gained a fourth Best Actor award at Filmfare for playing the Mughal emperor Akbar in Ashutosh Gowariker 's period romance Jodhaa Akbar ( 2008 ) . Roshan starred in two commercially unsuccessful films of 2010Kites and Guzaarishbut earned praise for portraying a quadriplegic magician in the latter . In 2011 , he featured as a talent judge for the television dance reality show Just Dance . Roshan also played one of the three leads alongside Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol in the Zoya Akhtar-directed comedy-drama Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara ( 2011 ) , following which he played Vijay Deenanath Chauhan in Agneepath ( 2012 ) , a remake of the 1990 film of the same name . In 2013 , Roshan starred in the third installment of the Krrish franchise , and the following year , he starred in Bang Bang ! , a remake of the 2010 Hollywood film Knight and Day . Agneepath , Krrish 3 , and Bang Bang ! rank among Indian cinema 's biggest earners .",
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"text": "Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor is a Bollywood actor and producer .",
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"text": "Aag Ka Gola Aag Ka Gola ( English translation - Fire Ball ) is 1989 Hindi language Movie directed by David Dhawan and starring Sunny Deol , Dimple Kapadia , Shakti Kapoor and Prem Chopra .",
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"text": "Aashiqui.in Aashiqui.in is a 2011 Bollywood romantic film directed by Shankhadeep , starring Ankita Shrivastava and debutant Ishaan Manhaas in the lead roles . The music and the background score of the film are composed by Nitin kumar gupta and Prem Hariya , and the lyrics are penned by Gupta as well . The film is very similar to the 2004 film A Cinderella Story . The film was released in cinemas on 11 February 2011 , and the story follows a man who meets his love interest on the internet .",
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"text": "Heera-Moti Heera-Moti is a 1979 Bollywood film directed by Chand and produced by Ratan Mohan . It stars Shatrughan Sinha and Reena Roy .",
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"text": "Paying Guests Paying Guests Movie is a Bollywood film starring Shreyas Talpade , Javed Jaffrey , Aashish Chaudhary and Vatsal Seth in the lead roles . It is directed by Paritosh Painter under Subhash Ghai 's Mukta Arts banner . A comedy film revolving around four close friends who reside together in Pattaya , it borrows the basic plot from 1966 B&W comedy movie Biwi Aur Makaan , directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee which was also remade in Marathi as Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi in 1988 and in Kannada as Olu Saar Bari Olu in 2003 . Shooting started in the second week of April 2008 . Riya Sen was originally offered Neha Dhupia 's role , Aarti Gupta , but declined and instead chose the role as Jayesh 's melodramatic girlfriend , Alpita . A sequel , Paying Guests 2 , is in production and will take place against the backdrop of a beauty pageant .",
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"text": "Mohabbat (1997 film) Mohabbat is a romantic Hindi film directed by Reema Nath and starring Madhuri Dixit , Sanjay Kapoor and Akshay Khanna . The film released on 19 September 1997 and was a flop at the box-office .",
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"text": "Murder 2 Murder 2 is a 2011 Indian psychological horror-slasher film and the quasi-sequel to the 2004 film , Murder . It stars Emraan Hashmi , Jacqueline Fernandez and Prashant Narayanan and features Sulagna Panigrahi . Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mukesh Bhatt , the film released on 8 July 2011 . The theatrical trailer of the film was revealed on 1 June 2011 and also in cinemas with Ready . It was the second film in a series of quasi-sequels released under the Bhatt Banner including Raaz -- The Mystery Continues , Jannat 2 , Jism 2 , Raaz 3D and 1920 : Evil Returns , each of which had nothing to do with their respective prequels , but somehow fell into the same genre following a similar story . The film did well at the box office and was declared a `` blockbuster '' by Box Office India . It is one of the highest grossing Bollywood films of 2011 .",
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"text": "Suryaa: An Awakening Suryaa : An Awakening is a 1989 film directed by Esmayeel Shroff . The film stars Raaj Kumar , Vinod Khanna , Raj Babbar , Bhanupriya , Shakti Kapoor , Alok Nath and Amrish Puri .",
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"text": "Aag Hi Aag Aag Hi Aag ( आग ही आग translation : Fire Everywhere ) is a 1987 Bollywood film directed by Shibu Mitra and starring Dharmendra , Shatrughan Sinha , Moushumi Chatterjee , Chunky Pandey , Neelam and Vinod Mehra . The film surfaced as one of the biggest hits of the year becoming the fourth highest-grossing film of 1987 .",
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"text": "Arundhati (2009 film) Arundhati is a 2009 Indian Telugu dark fantasy film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and written by Chintapalli Ramana , starring Anushka Shetty , Sonu Sood , Arjan Bajwa and Sayaji Shinde . The film was released on 16 January 2009 to positive reviews and emerged as a commercial success , also became second highest grossing Telugu film of all-time . Owing to its success , it was later dubbed into Tamil and Malayalam with the same title and in Oriya as Mantrasakti . The movie was also dubbed in Hindi as ArundhatiEk Anokhi Kahani by Sumeet Arts . It is remade in Bengali as Arundhati starring Koel Mallick .",
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"text": "Susan Sarandon Susan Abigail Sarandon ( -LSB- səˈrændən -RSB- née Tomalin ; born October 4 , 1946 ) is an American actress and activist . She is an Academy Award and BAFTA Award winner who is also known for her social and political activism for a variety of causes . She was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1999 and received the Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award in 2006 . Sarandon began her career in the 1970 film Joe , before appearing in the soap opera A World Apart ( 1970 -- 71 ) . In 1975 , she starred in the cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show . She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for Atlantic City ( 1980 ) , Thelma & Louise ( 1991 ) , Lorenzo 's Oil ( 1992 ) , and The Client ( 1994 ) , before winning for Dead Man Walking ( 1995 ) . She has also won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for The Client , and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress for Dead Man Walking . Her other films include : Pretty Baby ( 1978 ) , The Hunger ( 1983 ) , The Witches of Eastwick ( 1987 ) , Bull Durham ( 1988 ) , White Palace ( 1990 ) , Little Women ( 1994 ) , Stepmom ( 1998 ) , Enchanted ( 2007 ) , The Lovely Bones ( 2009 ) , Tammy ( 2014 ) , and The Meddler ( 2015 ) . She made her Broadway debut in An Evening with Richard Nixon in 1972 and went on to receive Drama Desk Award nominations for the Off-Broadway plays , A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking ( 1979 ) and Extremities ( 1982 ) . She returned to Broadway in the 2009 revival of Exit the King . On television , she is a five-time Emmy Award nominee , including for her guest roles on the sitcoms Friends ( 2001 ) and Malcolm in the Middle ( 2002 ) , and the TV films Bernard and Doris ( 2007 ) and You Do n't Know Jack ( 2010 ) . In 2017 , Sarandon portrayed Bette Davis in the first season of FX 's anthology series Feud .",
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"text": "York Theatre York Theatre is an Off-Broadway theatre company base in East Midtown Manhattan , New York City . In its 48th year , York Theatre is dedicated to the production of new musicals and concert productions of forgotten musicals from the past . Each season consists of three or four mainstage productions , six or more concert presentations and dozens of developmental readings . It has had several transfers of its work to larger off-Broadway theatres and to Broadway . The company was awarded a special Drama Desk Award in 1996 to its artistic director Janet Hayes Walker and in 2006 for its `` vital contributions to theater by developing and presenting new musicals '' . Since 1993 the company has performed in an intimate theatre that is part of St. Peter 's Church , in the Citigroup Center Complex at 619 Lexington Avenue at the corner of East 54th Street . The Oscar Hammerstein Award is named in honor of the legendary lyricist and librettist who helped shape American musical theatre through his collaborations with a number of different composers and writers . The award was created in 1988 by Janet Hayes Walker , the Founding Artistic Director of The York Theatre Company , and is presented with the endorsement of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization and the Hammerstein family . The Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala is the major annual fundraising event of The York , a mainstay of the Off-Broadway scene for more than 45 years . Past recipients include Stephen Sondheim , Betty Comden & Adolph Green , Harold Prince , Cy Coleman , Charles Strouse , Arthur Laurents , Jerry Herman , Stephen Schwartz , Peter Stone , David Merrick , John Kander & Fred Ebb , Terrence McNally , Sir Cameron Mackintosh , Carol Channing , Tony Walton , Joseph Stein , Thomas Meehan , Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick , Barbara Cook , Paul Gemignani , Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty . In November , 2015 , the 24th Oscar Hammerstein Award was presented to Angela Lansbury in a star-studded tribute evening .",
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"text": "Kristin Chenoweth: My Love Letter to Broadway Kristin Chenoweth : My Love Letter to Broadway is a 2016 musical revue / concert , written for and starring American singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth . The show was directed by Richard Jay-Alexander , with musical direction by Mary Mitchell Campbell , and produced by James L. Nederlander . The show was a limited engagement of 12 performances at Broadway 's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre from November 2 through 13 , 2016 .",
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"text": "Svengali (musical) Svengali is a musical with a book and lyrics by Gregory Boyd and music by Frank Wildhorn . It is based on the 1894 novel Trilby by George du Maurier . The title character in this Gothic tale is a vocal coach who uses hypnotism to transform the tone-deaf Trilby into an acclaimed singer and steals her away from Little Billie , a sculptor for whom she has posed . At first the girl can remember nothing about her past , but as her memory slowly returns , she attempts to break free from her possessive mentor . The musical has been staged twice , both times with Chuck Wagner as Svengali and Linda Eder ( Wildhorn 's then future , now ex-wife ) as Trilby . It premiered at the Alley Theatre in Houston , Texas in April 1991 and won the Alton Jones Foundation Award for New American Musicals . It was then produced at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota , Florida in October 1991 through November 2 , 1991 . The director was Gregory Boyd . The scenic design by Jerome Sirlin used a bank of slide projectors , creating `` enigmatic images against the backdrop of the stage : the pensive face of a young woman , gargoyles , a cafe scene , brilliant color fields of red , blue , green and gold . '' The costumes were by Jane Suttell and lighting by Howell Binkley . The cast featured Philip Hoffman , Molly Scott as Zou Zou . Of it Wildhorn has said , `` It was great working on it and I hope it will have its day . '' Although a complete cast album has not been released , three of the show 's songs have been recorded . Danny de Munk and Vera Mann dueted on `` So Slowly '' for his CD Danny , and Eder included `` If He Never Said Hello '' and `` Vole Mon Ange '' on her 2003 release Storybook .",
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"text": "Of Thee I Sing Of Thee I Sing is a musical with a score by George Gershwin , lyrics by Ira Gershwin and a book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind . The musical lampoons American politics ; the story concerns John P. Wintergreen , who runs for President of the United States on the `` love '' platform . When he falls in love with the sensible Mary Turner instead of Diana Devereaux , the beautiful pageant winner selected for him , he gets into political hot water . The original Broadway production , directed by Kaufman , opened in 1931 and ran for 441 performances , gaining critical and box office success . It has been revived twice on Broadway and in concert stagings in the U.S. and in London . In 1932 , Of Thee I Sing was the first musical to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama .",
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"text": "Broadway (Portland, Oregon) Broadway is a street in Portland , Oregon that runs from the Southwest Hills into the Rose City Park area of Portland . It is north-south in Downtown Portland , crosses the Willamette River over the Broadway Bridge , and is east-west on the east side of the river . The Memorial Coliseum and Lloyd Center are located on or near Broadway . Many old movie theaters are on Broadway in the Hollywood District . The street also runs through historic Irvington and Sullivan 's Gulch . Portland State University is also located on Broadway . The section west of the Willamette was the most vibrant street in downtown Portland even before it was renamed , in 1913 , from 7th Avenue to Broadway , and this continued for decades . During the day , it was a bustling shopping street , and remains a busy shopping street today . The street hosted several movie theaters and vaudeville playhouses , and at night their many neon signs and lighted marquees gave the area a look that was similar to Manhattan 's more-famous Broadway . Almost all of the movie theaters have since closed , most in the 1960s and 1970s , but the street remains the center of downtown 's nightlife . Theaters still located on Broadway in downtown include the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall ( in a former Paramount Theatre ) and the Antoinette Hatfield Hall . Over a dozen buildings on Broadway are listed on the National Register of Historic Places , but the street is meant to be a busy and commercial , and to provide a route through which Portlanders could commute . Due to an advanced lighting system installed in 1925 , it was once called `` the brightest street in the world . ''",
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"text": "New Girl in Town New Girl in Town is a musical with a book by George Abbott and music and lyrics by Bob Merrill based on Eugene O'Neill 's 1921 gloomy play Anna Christie , about a prostitute who tries to live down her past . New Girl , unlike O'Neill 's play , focuses on the jealousy of the character Marthy and on love 's ability to conquer all . The musical ends far more hopefully than the play . The Broadway production opened on May 4 , 1957 at the 46th Street Theatre , where it ran for 431 performances . The show was written as a star vehicle for Gwen Verdon , who had just had a hit with Damn Yankees and won raves for her portrayal of Anna , a role that showed off her acting , singing and dancing abilities to maximum effect . Composer Bob Merrill was at the beginning of a string of 1960s successes . New Girl in Town , produced by Frederick Brisson , Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince , was well received by both critics and audiences . Verdon and co-star Thelma Ritter shared the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical , and the show received three other Tony nominations , including the Best Musical and best choreography for Bob Fosse .",
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"text": "Edward E. Rice Edward Everett Rice ( December 21 , 1847 -- November 16 , 1924 ) was an American musical composer and theater producer active during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries , known primarily for being a pioneer of American musical theater and introducing to Broadway a musical by African-American writers and performers .",
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"text": "Mr. Broadway Mr. Broadway is an American 13-episode CBS adventure and drama television series starring Craig Stevens as New York City public relations specialist Mike Bell . The program aired at 9 p.m. Eastern time Saturdays from September 26 to December 26 , 1964 . Also featured were Bell 's assistant , Toki , portrayed by Lani Miyazaki , and his police contact , Hank McClure , played by Horace McMahon . Mr. Broadway , a Talent Associates Production , was created by Garson Kanin and produced by David Susskind and Daniel Melnick . Dave Brubeck supplied the music and theme . It was shot on location in New York City . Although ` Mr. Broadway ' was only aired 13 episodes , it featured some notable guest stars , including Jason Robards , Lauren Bacall , Tuesday Weld , Jill St. John , Art Carney and Liza Minnelli in her first dramatic TV role . Notable episodes include guest appearances by Liza Minnelli as Minnie in `` Nightingale for Sale '' ; Sandy Dennis in `` Do n't Mention My Name in Sheboygan '' , and Lauren Bacall as Barbara Lake , with Martin Balsam as Nate Bannerman , in `` Something to Sing About '' . Other episodes are `` Keep an Eye on Emily '' ( the series ' pilot ) with Tuesday Weld as Emily and Oleg Cassini as himself , `` Take a Walk Through a Cemetery '' with Lauren Bacall , again , but also with Jason Robards , Jr. , and Jill St. John , `` Try to Find a Spy '' with Barbara Feldon and Simon Oakland , `` Between the Rats and the Finks '' with Larry Hagman , Dyan Cannon , Bruce Gordon , and Patrick McVey , `` The He-She Chemistry '' with Tammy Grimes , `` Maggie , Queen of the Jungle '' , with Nina Foch in the title role , `` Smelling Like a Rose '' with Art Carney , Hal Roach , and Tina Louise , `` Bad Little Rich Girl '' with Diana Van der Vlis as Mary Beth Warren and Larry Pennell as John Chambers , `` Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones '' with Philip Abbott as Geoffrey Karr and Lola Albright as Duff Daniels . Albright had been Stevens 's co-star on Peter Gunn , and `` Pay Now , Die Later '' , the series finale , with David Wayne as John Zeck and John Ireland as Jimmy King . In the latter episode the wealthy Zeck hires Mike Bell to write his obituary ahead of his death . Mr. Broadway aired following the new sitcom Gilligan 's Island and preceding the durable Western , Gunsmoke . Its competition was the Saturday Night Movie on NBC , and the second half of The Lawrence Welk Show and the first half of The Hollywood Palace on ABC .",
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"text": "The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) The Musical of Musicals ( The Musical ! ) is a musical by Joanne Bogart and Eric Rockwell . It is structured into five acts , each of which is a short musical parodying ( and paying homage to ) the style of an American or British musical theatre composer or composer/lyricist team , all dealing with roughly the same classic melodrama plot : `` I ca n't pay the rent ! '' The musical premiered off-Broadway in 2003 at the York Theatre . It again played off-Broadway in 2005 at the Dodger Stages V with the same cast . It also had a production on London 's West End , in Australia ( Canberra - 2009 and Feb 2010 ) as well as numerous productions in U.S. regional theatres and in Canada .",
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"text": "Susan Raab Simonson Susan Raab Simonson ( May 1 , 1969 -- November 27 , 2006 ) was an American stage actress and theatre producer .",
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"text": "Of Good Stock Of Good Stock is a play written by Melissa Ross and directed by Lynne Meadow . It premiered at Manhattan Theatre Club 's off Broadway Mainstage in June 2015 .",
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"text": "Susan Ursitti Susan Ursitti is an American actress .",
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"text": "Susan Hayward Susan Hayward ( June 30 , 1917 -- March 14 , 1975 ) was an American actress . After working as a fashion model , Hayward traveled to Hollywood in 1937 . She secured a film contract and played several small supporting roles over the next few years . By the late 1940s , the quality of her film roles had improved , and she achieved recognition for her dramatic abilities with the first of five Academy Award nominations for Best Actress for her performance as an alcoholic in Smash-Up , the Story of a Woman ( 1947 ) . Her career continued successfully through the 1950s and she received subsequent nominations for My Foolish Heart ( 1949 ) , With a Song in My Heart ( 1952 ) , and I 'll Cry Tomorrow ( 1955 ) . She finally won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of death-row inmate Barbara Graham in I Want to Live ! ( 1958 ) . After Hayward 's second marriage and subsequent move to Georgia , her film appearances became infrequent , although she continued acting in film and television until 1972 . She died in 1975 of brain cancer .",
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"text": "Young Mrs. Winthrop (play) Young Mrs. Winthrop is an 1882 play by Bronson Howard which debuted on Broadway at the Madison Square Theatre on October 9 , 1882 , and ran for 183 performances , closing on April 7 , 1883 . It was the first play for which David Belasco served as stage manager at the theater .",
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"text": "No Strings No Strings is a musical drama with a book by Samuel A. Taylor and words and music by Richard Rodgers , his only Broadway score for which he wrote both lyrics and music , and the first musical he composed after the death of his long-time collaborator Oscar Hammerstein II . The musical opened on Broadway in 1962 and ran for 580 performances . It received the nomination for Tony Award , Best Musical .",
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"text": "Theatre World Theatre World is the only ( first published in 1945 ) , comprehensive , annual pictorial and statistical record of American theatre in print publication , including Broadway , Off-Broadway , Off-Off-Broadway , and regional theatre , as well as a complete national theatrical awards section and obituaries . Including over 750 photographs , it is the definitive pictorial and statistical reference to each American theatrical season , and is referenced daily by industry professionals , students , historians , and theatre fans worldwide . Until 1998 , the Theatre World editorial staff administered the Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway and off-Broadway debuts . First under the supervision of Theatre World founder Daniel Blum and then under John Willis , who took over the production of the Awards following Blum 's death in 1964 , the Theatre World Awards were first given to those recipients considered `` Promising Personalities . '' In 1998 , the Theatre World Awards were incorporated as a 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit organization and are currently overseen by a board of directors independent of `` Theatre World . '' Theatre World is the recipient of a 2001 Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre , presented by the American Theatre Wing , and on behalf of the publication , longtime editor-in-chief John Willis ( 1916-2010 ) accepted honors including the first Special Lucille Lortel Award , a Special Drama Desk Award , and the Broadway Theatre Institute ( now The Theatre Museum ) Lifetime Achievement Award . Theatre World is published annually by Theatre World Media and distributed by Applause Theatre and Cinema Books . The permanent editorial staff currently consists of Ben Hodges , editor in chief , and coeditor Scott Denny . Current editorial staff includes Adam Feldman of Time Out New York ( Broadway ) , Linda Buchwald TDF Stages ( Off-Broadway ) , Shay Gines New York Innovative Theatre Awards ( Off-Off-Broadway ) , and Diep Tran American Theatre Magazine ( Regional theatre ) .",
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"text": "Indians (play) Indians is a play by Arthur Kopit . At its core is Buffalo Bill Cody and his Buffalo Bill 's Wild West Show . The play examines the contradictions of Cody 's life and his work with Native Americans . Indians premiered in London in 1968 . After 16 previews , the Broadway production , directed by Gene Frankel , opened on October 13 , 1969 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre , where it ran for 96 performances . The cast included Stacy Keach , Manu Tupou , Tom Aldredge , Kevin Conway , Charles Durning , Raul Julia , and Sam Waterston . In 1976 , Robert Altman wrote and directed a screen adaptation called Buffalo Bill and the Indians , or Sitting Bull 's History Lesson . The cast included Paul Newman , Joel Grey , Kevin McCarthy , Geraldine Chaplin , Denver Pyle , and Harvey Keitel .",
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"text": "Hippodrome State Theatre The Hippodrome Theatre ( often referred to by residents as the Hipp ) is a regional professional theatre in downtown Gainesville , Florida , United States . It was founded in 1973 by local actors . The address is 25 Southeast 2nd Place . The interior is in good condition , maintaining much of the original walls , doors and beams from its post office and courthouse era . It is a relatively small location , with a 268-seat thrust stage main stage theater on the second floor and 80-seat cinema space on the first floor . The Hippodrome building also has one of the oldest working elevators in Florida which requires the operator to manually close the screen , the door , and then pull a crank to operate . The Hippodrome uses professional actors and has its own set designers , costume designers , sound engineers and lighting engineers for each of its main stage productions . It also provides youth theater education classes . The Hippodrome features Broadway and off Broadway productions and art house films . The Hippodrome provides arts education for all ages , including classes & camps , in-school programs , workshops and behind-the-scenes opportunities for adults .",
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"text": "SPiN SPiN is an international chain of franchised table tennis clubs and bars . The company was founded in 2009 by actress Susan Sarandon , her then boyfriend Jonathan Bricklin , and other investors including Andrew Gordon and Franck Raharinosy .",
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"text": "Susan Johnson (actress) Susan Johnson ( July 6 , 1927 -- February 24 , 2003 ) , also known as Susan Johnson-Kehn , was an American actress and singer . She appeared primarily in musical theatre , but also appeared in films and television .",
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"text": "Frank Sinatra Francis Albert Sinatra ( -LSB- sᵻˈnɑːtrə -RSB- -LSB- siˈnaːtra -RSB- ; December 12 , 1915 -- May 14 , 1998 ) was an American singer , actor , and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century . He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time , having sold more than 150 million records worldwide . Born in Hoboken , New Jersey , to Italian immigrants , Sinatra began his musical career in the swing era with bandleaders Harry James and Tommy Dorsey . Sinatra found success as a solo artist after he signed with Columbia Records in 1943 , becoming the idol of the `` bobby soxers '' . He released his debut album , The Voice of Frank Sinatra , in 1946 . Sinatra 's professional career had stalled by the early 1950s , and he turned to Las Vegas , where he became one of its best known performers as part of the Rat Pack . His career was reborn in 1953 with the success of From Here to Eternity , with his performance subsequently winning an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor . Sinatra released several critically lauded albums , including In the Wee Small Hours ( 1955 ) , Songs for Swingin ' Lovers ! ( 1956 ) , Come Fly with Me ( 1958 ) , Only the Lonely ( 1958 ) and Nice 'n' Easy ( 1960 ) . Sinatra left Capitol in 1960 to start his own record label , Reprise Records , and released a string of successful albums . In 1965 , he recorded the retrospective September of My Years , starred in the Emmy-winning television special Frank Sinatra : A Man and His Music , and released the tracks `` Strangers in the Night '' and `` My Way '' . After releasing Sinatra at the Sands , recorded at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Vegas with frequent collaborator Count Basie in early 1966 , the following year he recorded one of his most famous collaborations with Tom Jobim , the album Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim . It was followed by 1968 's collaboration with Duke Ellington . Sinatra retired for the first time in 1971 , but came out of retirement two years later and recorded several albums and resumed performing at Caesars Palace , and reached success in 1980 with `` New York , New York '' . Using his Las Vegas shows as a home base , he toured both within the United States and internationally until a short time before his death in 1998 . Sinatra forged a highly successful career as a film actor . After winning an Academy Award for From Here to Eternity , he starred in The Man with the Golden Arm ( 1955 ) , and received critical acclaim for his performance in The Manchurian Candidate ( 1962 ) . He appeared in various musicals such as On the Town ( 1949 ) , Guys and Dolls ( 1955 ) , High Society ( 1956 ) , and Pal Joey ( 1957 ) , winning another Golden Globe for the latter . Toward the end of his career , he became associated with playing detectives , including the title character in Tony Rome ( 1967 ) . Sinatra would later receive the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1971 . On television , The Frank Sinatra Show began on ABC in 1950 , and he continued to make appearances on television throughout the 1950s and 1960s . Sinatra was also heavily involved with politics from the mid-1940s , and actively campaigned for presidents such as Harry S. Truman , John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan , though before Kennedy 's death Sinatra 's alleged Mafia connections led to his being snubbed . While Sinatra never formally learned how to read music , he had an impressive understanding of it , and he worked very hard from a young age to improve his abilities in all aspects of music . A perfectionist , renowned for his dress sense and performing presence , he always insisted on recording live with his band . His bright blue eyes earned him the popular nickname `` Ol' Blue Eyes '' . Sinatra led a colorful personal life , and was often involved in turbulent affairs with women , such as with his second wife Ava Gardner . He went on to marry Mia Farrow in 1966 and Barbara Marx in 1976 . Sinatra had several violent confrontations , usually with journalists he felt had crossed him , or work bosses with whom he had disagreements . He was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in 1983 , was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Ronald Reagan in 1985 , and the Congressional Gold Medal in 1997 . Sinatra was also the recipient of eleven Grammy Awards , including the Grammy Trustees Award , Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award . After his death , American music critic Robert Christgau called him `` the greatest singer of the 20th century '' , and he continues to be seen as an iconic figure .",
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"text": "Frank Luther Frank Luther ( August 4 , 1899 - November 16 , 1980 ) was an American country music singer , dance band vocalist , playwright , songwriter and pianist .",
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"text": "Less Than Zero (song) `` Less Than Zero '' is the eighth track on Elvis Costello 's debut album My Aim Is True , and the first Costello single that Stiff Records released . The song expressed Costello 's anger after seeing former British Union of Fascists leader Oswald Mosley interviewed on television attempting to deny his racist past . In the liner notes to the Rhino edition of the album , Costello writes : The song therefore fits in with a number of others on early Costello albums that deal with themes of fascism and totalitarianism , which also include `` Night Rally '' from This Year 's Model and `` Goon Squad '' from Armed Forces . In this case , a racist and totalitarian movement is seen in terms of sub rosa teenage sex : `` Turn up the TV ... Even your mother wo n't detect it/So your father wo n't know . '' Allmusic critic Mark Deming describes the melody as `` slow , slinky -LSB- and -RSB- sinister . '' Deming also suggests that the melody shows some reggae influences , even though the rhythm does not incorporate reggae syncopations . Deming describes the song as `` controversial , audacious , and highly effective '' as well as `` a truly remarkable debut . '' On his first visit to the United States , Costello found that American audiences did n't understand the song , writing in his 2015 autobiography , Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink , `` I 'm not sure if anyone in Cleveland has ever heard of Oswald Mosley or gave a damn about him when we played `` Less Than Zero '' that night . It was just some rock and roll music with a fashionable-sounding title '' . Later , he substantially rewrote the lyrics to refer to Lee Harvey Oswald . This was a reference to the common misconception among American fans that this was the `` Mr. Oswald '' referred to in the original lyrics . This version is usually referred to as the `` Dallas version '' and is available as a bonus track on the My Aim is True reissue , and a live version can be found on Live at the El Mocambo . The song later provided US author Bret Easton Ellis with the title of his debut novel . The song was also involved in Costello 's infamous performance on Saturday Night Live on 17 December 1977 . Following pressure from his record company to play the song on the show , Costello began to play the song , but he stopped after only a few bars , saying that `` there 's no reason to do this song here . '' He then launched into an unannounced performance of `` Radio Radio '' , a song he had promised not to play . As a result , he was banned from the show until 1989 . In 2015 , Costello wrote of having seen the Saturday Night Live appearance as an opportunity equivalent to The Beatles ' first live US television performance on -LSB- -LSB- The Ed Sullivan Show -RSB- : '' -LSB- ... -RSB- Columbia insisted that the second song should be `` Less Than Zero '' . The song had already proven to be obscure to many American ears and if this was supposed to be our I Want to Hold Your Hand moment , I thought the song was too low-key '' . He had then come up with the plan to switch songs , inspired by a live performance on the BBC 's The Lulu Show in 1969 in which Jimi Hendrix had scrapped a performance of Hey Joe after a few bars to instead play an impromptu tribute to Cream , who had broken up just days before . `` Less Than Zero '' appears on the first Stiff Records compilation ; A Bunch of Stiff Records , whilst the B-side , `` Radio Sweetheart '' , appears on their second ; Hits Greatest Stiffs .",
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"text": "Frank Keenan Frank Keenan ( April 8 , 1858 -- February 24 , 1929 ) was an American stage and film actor and stage director and manager during the silent film era . He was among the first stage actors to star in Hollywood , and he pursued work in film features for a number of years .",
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"text": "Romance: Songs from the Heart Romance : Songs from the Heart is a 2007 album by Frank Sinatra , released posthumously , that consists of 21 tracks he recorded for Capitol Records . An alternate version of `` Nice 'n' Easy '' is included on the disc .",
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"text": "Howard Freeman Howard Freeman ( December 9 , 1899 -- December 11 , 1967 ) was an American stage actor of the early 20th century , and film and television actor of the 1940s through the 1960s . Freeman was born in Helena , Montana , and began working as a stage actor in his 20s . He did not enter the film industry until he was over 40 , in 1942 , when he played a small uncredited role in Inflation . Despite his late start in film acting , Freeman would build himself a fairly substantial career in that field that would last over twenty three years . From 1943 onward he worked on a regular basis , sometimes in uncredited roles , but more often than not in small but credited bit or supporting parts . He appeared in ten films in 1943 , and another eighteen from 1944 through 1945 . In 1946 Freeman would appear in twelve films , the most notable of which was his first film of that year , Abilene Town , starring Randolph Scott and Lloyd Bridges , and California , starring Barbara Stanwyck and Ray Milland . From 1947 through 1950 Freeman appeared in twenty films , and in 1951 he began appearing on numerous television series , which would be his main acting roles for the remainder of his career , lasting into 1965 . He appeared in three episodes of Studio One , along with many other TV series , including Car 54 , Where Are You ? and Route 66 . He retired from film and television acting in 1965 , and settled into retirement in New York City , where he was living at the time of his death on December 11 , 1967 .",
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"text": "Frank Marlowe Frank Marlowe , also known as Frank Riggi and Frank Marlo ( January 20 , 1904 -- March 30 , 1964 ) was an American character actor from the 1930s until the 1960s . During Marlowe 's 30-year career he would appear in over 200 feature films , as well as dozens of television shows .",
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"text": "Sinatra Saga, Vol. 2 Sinatra Saga , Vol . 2 is a 1994 live album by American singer Frank Sinatra .",
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"text": "Frank Gillmore Frank Parker Gillmore ( May 14 , 1867 , New York City , New York -- March 29 , 1943 , New York City , New York ) was an American playwright and a stage and early film actor . He was a founder and former President of Actor 's Equity . He was born to John Parker Gillmore and his actress wife , Emily ( née Thorne : died March 5 , 1907 ) , sister of the actress Sarah Thorne and actors Thomas and George Thorne . At the time of his birth his parents were touring the United States , returning to Great Britain three weeks after their son 's birth . Frank Gillmore was educated at the Chiswick Collegiate School in London and made his stage debut in London in 1879 , then toured the British provinces for three years before returning to the London stage where he remained for a further five years . During this period he shared lodgings with George Arliss . Gillmore then alternated between appearances in Britain and America for a further five years . Aged 17 he appeared with Lillie Langtry . He married the American actress Laura Margaret MacGillivray whom he met when they both appeared in an American tour of Lady Windermere 's Fan . With her he had two daughters , the actors Ruth Gillmore and Margalo Gillmore . Frank Gillmore appeared as a leading man with the companies of Minnie Fiske , Henrietta Crosman , Mary Mannering , Bertha Kalich and George Fawcett , among others . Gillmore 's stage appearances included a single matinee performance of The Merchant of Venice on October 17 , 1895 at the Gaiety Theatre in London , when he played Bassanio , The Ghost of Jerry Bundler at the Haymarket Theatre in London in September 1902 , and A Japanese Nightingale which opened at Daly 's Theater in New York in November 1903 . Gillmore returned to America semi-permanently sometime in the late 1890s , and took his family with him . He and his family were long time summer residents of the Actor 's Colony at Siasconset , and he was a former president of the Siasconset Casino . Gillmore became a founder of the Actors ' Equity Association in 1913 after the Actors Society of America disbanded in 1912 . He made two silent films , The Fairy and the Waif ( 1915 ) and The Lifted Veil ( 1917 ) . From 1918 to 1929 he was the union 's Executive Secretary and eventual President , a position he held from 1929 to 1937 . He was also the international President of the Associated Actors and Artistes of America from 1938 to 1943 and a Freemason . As President of Actor 's Equity Gillmore received The American Arbitration Association 's annual gold Commercial Peace Medal in May 1931 `` for distinguished service in the establishment of commercial peace through arbitration '' Frank Gillmore died of cancer in New York City on March 29 , 1943 , aged 75 .",
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"text": "Frank Sinatra Jr. Francis Wayne `` Frank '' Sinatra ( January 10 , 1944 -- March 16 , 2016 ) , professionally known as Frank Sinatra Jr. , was an American singer , songwriter , and conductor . He was the son of singer and actor Frank Sinatra and his first wife , Nancy Barbato Sinatra ; the younger brother of singer and actress Nancy Sinatra ; and older brother of television producer Tina Sinatra .",
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"text": "The Dean Martin TV Show __ NOTOC __ The Dean Martin TV Show is a 1966 studio album by Dean Martin accompanied by the Les Brown orchestra , with arrangements by Ernie Freeman . This was the last of five albums Martin released in 1966 , it was named to capitalise on the immense success of his television show , The Dean Martin Show . The Dean Martin TV Show peaked at 34 on the Billboard 200 , and was still on the charts in Spring 1967 . The album is not a soundtrack of The Dean Martin Show . Eschewing his recent country pop style , The Dean Martin TV Show was a collection of traditional pop music standards , Martin 's first such album in this vein since 1964 's Dream with Dean . The release of The Dean Martin TV Show and The Dean Martin Christmas Album in late 1966 was accompanied by what Billboard magazine described as a `` merchandising avalanche '' by Reprise Records and their parent company Warner Music . Billboard described Martin as running the `` hottest streak of his career , '' and said that Reprise planned to sell $ 4 million of his records over the Christmas sales period .",
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"text": "All-Time Greatest Dorsey/Sinatra Hits, Vol. 1-4 All Time Greatest Hits , Vol . 1-4 are four compilation albums , issued by RCA of early 1940s Tommy Dorsey tracks featuring Frank Sinatra . The albums contain hits such as `` I 'll Never Smile Again '' and `` I 'll Be Seeing You '' .",
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"text": "Not as a Stranger Not as a Stranger is a 1955 Drama film produced and directed by Stanley Kramer based on the 1954 novel of the same name by Morton Thompson . The romantic melodrama novel was widely popular , topping that year 's list of bestselling novels in the United States . The film was Kramer 's directorial debut and featured Olivia de Havilland and Robert Mitchum in the lead roles , backed by a stellar supporting cast including Frank Sinatra , Gloria Grahame , Broderick Crawford , Charles Bickford , Lon Chaney , Jr. , Harry Morgan , and Lee Marvin . The film was released by United Artists . Sinatra had catapulted back into the limelight as the result of a supporting role for a film from a similarly popular novel , From Here to Eternity , two years earlier . Initially a minor box office success , Not as a Stranger is seldom seen today , never receiving widespread distribution on home video . It was first released on DVD in 1992 .",
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"text": "Reprise Musical Repertory Theatre Reprise Musical Repertory Theatre is a series of four 12 '' long playing vinyl albums recorded in Los Angeles in 1963 . The four albums were sold through mail order as a box set in 1963 , then released separately to retail in 1964 . They were conceived and produced by Frank Sinatra . Morris Stoloff was the musical director and the A&R Director was Sonny Burke . The four discs feature the scores of four popular Broadway musicals of the time , namely Finian 's Rainbow ( 1947 ) , Kiss Me , Kate ( 1948 ) , South Pacific ( 1949 ) and Guys and Dolls ( 1950 ) . The `` Guys and Dolls '' album was issued on CD in 1992 when the musical itself was enjoying a revival . All the albums were re-released in a box set on September 26 , 2000 .",
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"text": "Film Booking Offices of America Film Booking Offices of America ( FBO ) , also known as FBO Pictures Corporation , was an American film studio of the silent era , a producer and distributor of mostly low-budget films . The business began in 1918 as Robertson-Cole ( U.S. ) , the American division of a British import -- export company and Robertson-Cole was formed by the English-born Harry F. Robertson and the American Rufus Sidman Cole . Robertson-Cole bought the Hallmark Exchanges ( formerly the Mutual Exchanges that became known as Exhibitors-Mutual Exchanges ) from Frank J. Hall in 1920 . Exhibitors-Mutual/Hallmark had distributed Robertson-Cole product , and acquiring the exchanges gave them the right to distribute their own films plus Hall 's product , with the exception of Charlie Chaplin reissues he had the rights to . Robertson-Cole initiated movie production in the United States in 1920 . That year , it incorporated Robertson-Cole Studios , Inc. and bought 460 acres in Santa Monica , California to establish a studio . The property , which became known as the `` R.C. Ranch '' , enabled Robertson-Cole to centralize movie production , which previously had been scattered . The movie company had relied on equipment rentals to produce motion pictures . Two years later , a corporate reorganization led to the company 's new name , with FBO becoming the official name of the distributing operation and Robertson-Cole Pictures Corp. the name of the production operation . In 1923 , the studio contracted with Western actor Fred Thomson , who would soon emerge as one of Hollywood 's most popular stars . Thomson was just one of numerous screen cowboys with whom FBO became identified . The studio , whose core market was America 's small towns , also put out many romantic melodramas , non-Western action pictures , and comedic shorts . In 1926 , financier Joseph P. Kennedy led a group that acquired the company . In June 1928 , using RCA Photophone technology , FBO became only the second Hollywood studio to release a feature-length `` talkie . '' A few months later , Kennedy and RCA chief David Sarnoff arranged the merger that created RKO , one of the major studios of Hollywood 's Golden Age .",
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"text": "Rockin' Chair (1929 song) `` Rockin ' Chair '' is a 1929 popular song with music composed by Hoagy Carmichael . Musically it is unconventional , as after the B section when most popular songs return to A , this song has an A-B-C-A1 structure . Carmichael recorded the song twice , in 1929 and 1930 . Mildred Bailey made it famous by using it as her theme song . Frank Sinatra recorded a definitive version . The song was first recorded on February 19 , 1929 by Hoagy Carmichael as a test for Victor Records , but not released at the time . This recording was later released on the Historical label as HLA-37 . This version is sung by only one vocalist . Hoagy Carmichael and his Orchestra recorded a new version on September 15 , 1930 featuring Bix Beiderbecke on cornet . This second version is with two vocalists and was released on Victor Records as V-38139B . Louis Armstrong recorded it with Hoagy Carmichael on vocals on December 13 , 1929 at Okeh studios after the stock market crashed , giving a badly needed boost to Carmichael 's finances . The recording was released as Okeh 8756 in 1930 . The song utilises `` call and response '' to create a dialog between an aged father and his son . Armstrong performed `` Rockin ' Chair '' numerous times in his career with his trombonist Jack Teagarden .",
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"text": "Frankie Frankie ( also spelled Franky ) is a personal name ( or , depending on which definition of `` personal name '' one uses , part of a personal name ) , both male and female . It is sometimes a given name ( or `` first name '' ) , but more often it is hypocorism ( affectionate variation of a personal name ) which takes the place of a given name , usually Frank or Francis ( for males ) or Frances or Francine ( for females ) . People and things named Frankie ( or variants ) include :",
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"text": "Frankie Michaels Frankie Michaels ( born Francis Michael Chernesky ; May 5 , 1955 -- March 30 , 2016 ) was an American singer and actor of stage , film and television .",
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"text": "Anthony Martin Sinatra Anthony Martin Sinatra ( born Saverio Antonino Martino Sinatra , ; May 4 , 1892 -- January 24 , 1969 ) was an Italian-American Hoboken city fireman , professional boxer , bar owner , and father of singer and actor Frank Sinatra .",
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"text": "Frank Sinatra Christmas Collection The Frank Sinatra Christmas Collection is a 2004 Christmas album from Frank Sinatra . The selection of tracks on the album spans Sinatra 's career from 1957 to 1991 and includes four previously unavailable tracks -- two previously unreleased on CD and two previously unreleased in any format -- the latter the last Christmas carol Sinatra recorded .",
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"text": "Cultural impact of Elvis Presley Since the beginning of his career , Elvis Presley has had an extensive cultural impact . According to Rolling Stone , `` it was Elvis who made rock 'n' roll the international language of pop . '' Rolling Stone encyclopedia of Rock and Roll describes Presley as `` an American music giant of the 20th century who single-handedly changed the course of music and culture in the mid-1950s . '' His recordings , dance moves , attitude and clothing came to be seen as embodiments of rock and roll . His music was heavily influenced by African-American blues , Christian gospel , and Southern country . In a list of the greatest English language singers , as compiled by Q Magazine , Presley was ranked first , and second in the list of greatest singers of 20th century by BBC Radio . Presley sang both hard driving rockabilly , rock and roll dance songs and ballads , laying a commercial foundation upon which other rock musicians would build their careers . African-American performers like Big Joe Turner , Wynonie Harris and Fats Domino came to national prominence after Presley 's acceptance among mass audiences of White American adults . Singers like Jerry Lee Lewis , the Everly Brothers , Chuck Berry , Bo Diddley , Little Richard , Buddy Holly , Johnny Cash , Roy Orbison and others immediately followed in his wake . John Lennon later observed , `` Before Elvis , there was nothing . '' During the post-WWII economic boom of the 1950s , many parents were able to give their teenage children much higher weekly allowances , signaling a shift in the buying power and purchasing habits of American teens . During the 1940s bobby soxers had idolized Frank Sinatra , but the buyers of his records were mostly between the ages of eighteen and twenty-two . Presley triggered a lot of demand for his records by near-teens and early teens aged ten and up . Along with Presley 's `` ducktail '' haircut , the demand for black slacks and loose , open-necked shirts resulted in new lines of clothing for teenage boys whereas a girl might get a pink portable 45 rpm record player for her bedroom . Meanwhile , American teenagers began buying newly available portable transistor radios and listened to rock 'n' roll on them ( helping to propel that fledgling industry from an estimated 100,000 units sold in 1955 to 5,000,000 units by the end of 1958 ) . Teens were asserting more independence and Presley became a national symbol of their parents ' consternation . Presley 's impact on the American youth consumer market was noted on the front page of The Wall Street Journal on December 31 , 1956 when business journalist Louis M. Kohlmeier wrote , `` Elvis Presley today is a business , '' and reported on the singer 's record and merchandise sales . Half a century later , historian Ian Brailsford ( University of Auckland , New Zealand ) commented , `` The phenomenal success of Elvis Presley in 1956 convinced many doubters of the financial opportunities existing in the youth market . ''",
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"text": "Trolls (film) Trolls is a 2016 American 3D computer-animated musical romantic comedy adventure film based on the Troll dolls created by Thomas Dam . The film was directed by Mike Mitchell and co-directed by Walt Dohrn , written by Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger and based on a story by Erica Rivinoja . The film features the voices of Anna Kendrick , Justin Timberlake , Zooey Deschanel , Russell Brand , James Corden and Gwen Stefani . The film revolves around two trolls on a quest to save their village from destruction by the Bergens , creatures who eat trolls . The 33rd animated feature film produced by DreamWorks Animation , the film premiered on October 8 , 2016 , at the BFI London Film Festival and was theatrically released in the United States on November 4 , 2016 , by 20th Century Fox . The film received generally positive reviews from critics , grossed $ 345 million worldwide against its $ 125 million budget and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for `` Ca n't Stop the Feeling ! '' . A sequel , titled Trolls 2 , is scheduled to be released on April 10 , 2020 with Kendrick and Timberlake reprising their roles as Poppy and Branch respectively .",
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"text": "Character (arts) A character ( sometimes known as a fictional character ) is a person or other being in a narrative work of art ( such as a novel , play , television series , or film ) . The character may be entirely fictional or based on a real-life person , in which case the distinction of a `` fictional '' versus `` real '' character may be made . Derived from the ancient Greek word χαρακτήρ , the English word dates from the Restoration , although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749 . From this , the sense of `` a part played by an actor '' developed . Character , particularly when enacted by an actor in the theatre or cinema , involves `` the illusion of being a human person . '' In literature , characters guide readers through their stories , helping them to understand plots and ponder themes . Since the end of the 18th century , the phrase `` in character '' has been used to describe an effective impersonation by an actor . Since the 19th century , the art of creating characters , as practiced by actors or writers , has been called characterisation . A character who stands as a representative of a particular class or group of people is known as a type . Types include both stock characters and those that are more fully individualised . The characters in Henrik Ibsen 's Hedda Gabler ( 1891 ) and August Strindberg 's Miss Julie ( 1888 ) , for example , are representative of specific positions in the social relations of class and gender , such that the conflicts between the characters reveal ideological conflicts . The study of a character requires an analysis of its relations with all of the other characters in the work . The individual status of a character is defined through the network of oppositions ( proairetic , pragmatic , linguistic , proxemic ) that it forms with the other characters . The relation between characters and the action of the story shifts historically , often miming shifts in society and its ideas about human individuality , self-determination , and the social order .",
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"text": "The Suicide Shop (film) The Suicide Shop ( Le Magasin des suicides ) is a 2012 French animated film written and directed by Patrice Leconte and is based on Jean Teule 's novel of the same name . It was released on 16 May 2012 in France . As with the source material , it centres on an undepressed child born into a proprietarial family that runs a shop that sells suicide adjuncts in a dilapidated , near future apocalyptic city ravaged by the vicissitudes of severe climate change .",
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"text": "Brigitte Bardot Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot ( -LSB- bʁiʒit baʁˈdo -RSB- ; born 28 September 1934 ) is a French actress , singer and fashion model , who later became an animal rights activist . She was one of the best known sex symbols of the 1950s and 1960s and was widely referred to by her initials , B.B. Bardot was an aspiring ballerina in her early life . She started her acting career in 1952 . After appearing in 16 routine comedy films that had limited international release , she became world-famous in 1957 after starring in the controversial film And God Created Woman . Bardot caught the attention of French intellectuals . She was the subject of Simone de Beauvoir 's 1959 essay , The Lolita Syndrome , which described Bardot as a `` locomotive of women 's history '' and built upon existentialist themes to declare her the first and most liberated woman of post-war France . She later starred in Jean-Luc Godard 's 1963 film Le Mépris . For her role in Louis Malle 's 1965 film Viva Maria ! Bardot was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actress . From 1969 to 1978 , Bardot was the official face of Marianne ( who had previously been anonymous ) to represent the liberty of France . Bardot retired from the entertainment industry in 1973 . During her career in show business , she starred in 47 films , performed in several musical shows and recorded over 60 songs . She was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1985 but refused to accept it . After her retirement , she established herself as an animal rights activist . During the 2000s , she generated controversy by criticizing immigration and Islam in France and has been fined five times for inciting racial hatred .",
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"text": "Fangame Fangames are video games made by fans based on one or more established video games . Many fangames attempt to clone or remake the original game 's design , gameplay and characters , but it is equally common for fans to develop a unique game using another only as a template . Though the quality of fangames has always been variable , recent advances in computer technology and in available tools , e.g. through open source software , have made creating high-quality games easier .",
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"text": "Slappy the Dummy Slappy the Dummy is a fictional character and antagonist in the Goosebumps children 's series by R. L. Stine . He is one of the series ' most popular villains and the main antagonist of the Night of the Living Dummy saga . He is also the main antagonist of the Goosebumps movie . He is a Ventriloquist 's Doll that comes alive by these words , `` Karru Marri Odonna Loma Malunu Karrano '' .",
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"text": "Ogre An ogre ( feminine ogress ) is a term used in myth and folk tales for a variety of abominable and brutish hominid monsters , informally large , unpleasant , grotesque , predatory , and typically cannibalistic towards normal human beings , infants , and children . Ogres and similar creatures feature in mythology , folklore , and fiction around the world , appearing in many classic works of literature and fairy tales . Ogres vary in size depending on the depiction , ranging from moderately large and heavyset by human standards to inhuman and disproportionate giants . Common features include oversized heads and mouths , animal-like bodily hair , discolored skin , extreme physical strength , a voracious appetite , and a generally hideous appearance , odor , and manner . Ogres overlap heavily with giants in mythology and may be considered a subtype thereof ; they also overlap with human cannibals in fiction . The villainous giant in `` Jack and the Beanstalk '' and `` Jack the Giant Killer '' matches an ogre in description and is sometimes directly termed an ogre in variants , and other man-eating giants such as those in The BFG and the Giant Despair in The Pilgrim 's Progress are highly comparable . Further examples of famous folktales featuring ogres include Puss in Boots abd `` Hop-o ' - My-Thumb '' ; while the most famous ogres in modern fiction are the eponymous main character Shrek and his wife Fiona from the animated comedy film series of the same name . Other characters and monsters sometimes comparable to or described as ogres in trait include the titular husband in `` Bluebeard '' , the Beast from `` Beauty and the Beast '' , `` Beowulf 's '' enemy Grendel , the Cyclops Polyphemus from Homer 's Odyssey , the related cyclops in the tales of `` Sinbad the Sailor '' , and the oni of Japanese folklore .",
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"text": "Trolltider Trolltider ( `` Troll Times '' ) was the Sveriges Television 's Christmas calendar in 1979 . It 's one of the titles in the 2009 book Tusen svenska klassiker ( 2009 ) .",
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"text": "Trollskogen Trollskogen ( `` enchanted forest '' or `` troll 's forest '' ) is a windswept , grazed pine forest and nature reserve in the northeast corner of the Baltic island Öland , Sweden ( Böda socken , Borgholm Municipality ) . The forest is on a promontory with an exposed shingle beach on the eastern side , the side of the Baltic Sea , and a sheltered bay on the western side , of Grankullaviken bay . The 100 ha reserve , formerly a Domänreservat , ( protected by the Swedish government forestry agency ) is part of the Böda Kronopark . Its southeastern boundary is also the north border of the nature reserve Bödakusten östra .",
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"text": "The Pink Doll (film) The Pink Doll is an animated film of Russian director Valentin Olshvang , produced in 1997 .",
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"text": "The Toronto Song `` The Toronto Song '' is a comedy song by Canadian comedy group Three Dead Trolls in a Baggie . It is one of many songs ( including `` The White House Burned ( The War of 1812 ) '' ) the Trolls recorded that are often mistakenly attributed to The Arrogant Worms . Originally on the Con Troupo Comedius cassette tape , `` The Toronto Song '' also appears on the CD Skit Happens , a greatest hits collection of Three Dead Trolls skits . Before the tape , the song had spread across Canada but most listeners did n't know the song 's name . It was ( and still is ) often believed to be called `` Toronto Sucks '' , `` The Ontario Song '' , or `` Ontario Sucks '' . The song starts with the Trolls ( who are from Edmonton , Alberta ) saying how much they hate the city of Toronto , its people , shanty towns , and landmarks . They then realize they hate all of Ontario , and finally all of Canada ( minus Alberta , but including Calgary ) . The criticisms of other parts of Canada range from practical ( `` Prince Edward Island is too small '' ) to absurd ( `` Manitoba 's population density is 1.9 people per square kilometre . Is n't that stupid ? '' ) . The song is primarily poking fun at the popular Canadian activity of insulting Toronto and to a lesser extent Albertan pride and the Edmonton-Calgary rivalry . The song was recorded with only a couple guitars . Later , a remake of the song , entitled `` The Toronto Song 2001 '' , had a full band performing the music and included a guitar solo and different banter . It was featured in the mockumentary film Let 's All Hate Toronto . One minor error in the song is a mention of `` the Ontario Zoo '' , which does not exist . Toronto does have a zoo , but it is called the Toronto Zoo . This is corrected in the 2001 remake where the lyric is changed to `` Metro Zoo '' ( the zoo was originally called the `` Metropolitan Toronto Zoo '' ) .",
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"text": "Otto Jespersen (comedian) Otto Jespersen ( born 21 July 1954 ) is a Norwegian comedian , actor and television personality . He starred in the title role of the 2010 film Trollhunter .",
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"text": "Mr. Cranky Mr. Cranky , a satirical film critic , was created in 1995 by Jason Katzman and Hans Bjordahl . The Cranky personae premises that all movies are terrible ; at issue , solely , is the severity of pain , insult , discomfort or idiocy projected , injected , ingested , subjected or otherwise presented . There are no good films in the Cranky pantheon ; only films which inflict greater or lesser suffering . Subtextually , the Mr. Cranky website is a comment on an uncritical film-reviewing culture . In contrast to boilerplate , overly effusive reviews -- often including declarations that incorporate a film 's theme or title in a pun or play-on-words -- the Cranky review is received on the originality of its portrayal of physical suffering and mental anguish effected by the viewing experience . The movies are rated on a six-step scale , with the least bad ( i.e. best ) film receiving one `` bomb . '' Films that cause greater suffering receive additional `` bombs . '' ( Up to four . ) Movies deemed particularly offensive receive a Dynamite or `` Boomstick '' rating . The worst films ( i.e. those Cranky has marked as irredeemable -- `` Proof that Jesus died in vain '' in classic Cranky vernacular ) receive the Animated Atomic Explosion or `` Kaboom ! '' rating . In October 2001 , a `` guest reviewer '' named Mr. Smiley appeared . A post-modern reflection of the Cranky character 's anti-reviews , Mr. Smiley is a mirror opposite of the Mr. Cranky personae : all reviews are hyperbolically positive . Mr. Smiley is a stereotypical smiley face smelling a pink Freesia flower , appearing every year near Halloween . Consistent with the theme , the Smiley character has a rising five-step scale going from one smiley face to the `` Prozacerrific ! '' Happy Pill . Consistent with other 20th-century artists including the post World War I Dadaists ( Absurdists ) and post-modern anti-art of the 1960s -- best embodied by Warhol 's `` pop art '' works and Lichenstein 's self-portraits -- Mr. Smilely was an effective ironic tool used to comment on the deficiencies of uncritical analysis and review .",
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"text": "Toy Story (franchise) Toy Story is a computer animated film series and Disney media franchise that began with the original 1995 film , Toy Story , produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures . The franchise is based on the anthropomorphic concept that all toys , unknown to humans , are secretly alive , and the films focus on a diverse group of toys that feature a classic cowboy , Sheriff Woody , and modern spaceman , Buzz Lightyear . The group unexpectedly embark on adventures that challenge and change them . The first two films of the franchise were directed by John Lasseter , and the third by Lee Unkrich , who acted as the co-director of the second film ( together with Lasseter and Ash Brannon ) . Lasseter will return to direct the upcoming fourth film . All three films , produced on a total budget of $ 320 million , have grossed more than $ 1.9 billion worldwide . Each film set box office records , with the third included in the top 15 all time worldwide films . Critics have given all three films extremely positive reviews . Special Blu-ray and DVD editions of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 were released on March 23 , 2010 . They were also re-released in theaters as a Disney Digital 3-D `` double feature '' for at least two weeks in October 2009 . The series is the 24th highest-grossing franchise worldwide , the fifth highest-grossing animated franchise ( behind Shrek , Ice Age , Despicable Me and Madagascar ) , and is among the most critically acclaimed trilogies of all time . On November 1 , 2011 , all three Toy Story films were released in Disney Blu-ray 3D as a trilogy pack and as individual films .",
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"text": "Ugly Models Ugly Models is a London-based alternative modelling agency that specialises in character modelling . Its owner Marc French says it is about `` celebrating everyone 's unique beauty '' . Its major clients include Calvin Klein , Levi 's , Diesel , Vogue , Elle , and Cosmopolitan . Its models have appeared in film series such as Harry Potter , Pirates of the Caribbean and James Bond . Ugly Models are in official partnership with Guinness World Records and represents the world 's tallest man , the world 's most pierced woman and the world 's most tattooed man .",
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"text": "Troll (disambiguation) A troll is a mythological creature . Troll may also refer to :",
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"text": "Donald Duck Party The Donald Duck Party is a Swedish joke political party named after the Disney character Donald Duck . The party has received joke or protest votes without actually existing for several years ; however , before the Swedish general election , 2002 , Malmö citizen Bosse Persson had ballots made for the party ( as well as for several other frivolous parties ) . Contrary to popular belief , however , the party was never officially registered with the Election Authority . At the very most , the Donald Duck Party has scored enough write-in votes at points theoretically to be the country 's ninth-most popular ( in 1991 , it received 1,535 votes ) . In the 2002 national election , the party received 10 votes from pre-printed ballots and an unknown number of hand-written ballots . In the 2006 elections , the party ( including all spellings ) received 225 votes , placing it in the middle of the pack - 21st place out of about 40 parties running for office . All votes were write-in . In the 2010 elections , the party received 107 votes , making it the largest party without pre-printed ballots , and the 21st largest party in the Swedish riksdag elections . In the 2014 elections , the party received 133 votes , the 24th most voted for party in the Riksdag elections and the third largest party without pre-printed ballots .",
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"text": "Quasimodo Quasimodo ( from Quasimodo Sunday ) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame ( 1831 ) by Victor Hugo . Quasimodo was born with a hunchback and feared by the townspeople as a sort of monster , but he finds sanctuary in an unlikely love that is fulfilled only in death . The role of Quasimodo has been played by many actors in film and stage adaptations , including Lon Chaney , Sr. ( 1923 ) and Charles Laughton ( 1939 ) , as well as Tom Hulce in the 1996 Disney animated adaptation . In 2010 , a British researcher found evidence suggesting there was a real-life hunchbacked stone carver who worked at Notre Dame during the same period Victor Hugo was writing the novel and they may have even known each other .",
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"text": "Troll A troll is a class of being in Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore . In Old Norse sources , beings described as trolls dwell in isolated rocks , mountains , or caves , live together in small family units , and are rarely helpful to human beings . Later , in Scandinavian folklore , trolls became beings in their own right , where they live far from human habitation , are not Christianized , and are considered dangerous to human beings . Depending on the source , their appearance varies greatly ; trolls may be ugly and slow-witted , or look and behave exactly like human beings , with no particularly grotesque characteristic about them . Trolls are sometimes associated with particular landmarks , which at times may be explained as formed from a troll exposed to sunlight . Trolls are depicted in a variety of media in modern popular culture .",
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"text": "Kukly Puppets ( Куклы , lit . `` dolls '' ) was a weekly Russian TV show of political satire , produced by Vasily Grigoryev and shown on Saturdays on the TV channel ViD . It used puppets to represent celebrities , mainly the major politicians . It was inspired by the 1980s -- 90s British show Spitting Image . The show was well loved in Russia and has inspired spinoffs in other countries . President Vladimir Putin was frequently represented in the show .",
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"text": "Fredmans epistlar Fredmans epistlar ( English : Fredman 's Epistles or Epistles of Fredman ) is a collection of 82 poems set to music by Carl Michael Bellman , a major figure in Swedish 18th century song . Though first published in 1790 , it was created over a period of twenty years from 1768 onwards . A companion volume , Fredmans sånger ( Fredman 's Songs ) was published the following year . The Epistles vary widely in style and effect , from Rococo-themed pastorale with a cast of gods and demigods from classical antiquity to laments for the effects of Brännvin-drinking , tavern-scenes , and apparent improvisations . The lyrics , based on the lives of Bellman 's contemporaries in Gustavian-age Sweden , describe a gallery of fictional and semi-fictional characters and events taking place in Stockholm . Jean Fredman , an alcoholic former watchmaker , is the central character and fictional narrator . The `` soliloquy '' of Epistle 23 , a description of Fredman lying drunk in the gutter and then recovering in the Crawl-In Tavern , was described by Oscar Levertin as `` the to-be-or-not-to-be of Swedish literature '' . Ulla Winblad , based on one of Bellman 's friends , is the chief of the fictional `` nymphs '' . She is half goddess , half prostitute , a key figure among the demimonde characters of Fredman 's Epistles . The Epistles are admired for the way that their poetry and music fit so well together . Bellman chose not to compose the tunes , instead borrowing and adapting existing melodies , most likely to exploit the humour of contrasting the associations of well-known tunes with the meanings he gave them . This may also have been intended to provide historical depth to his work ; he sometimes devoted considerable energy to adapting melodies to fit an Epistle 's needs . Many of the Epistles have remained culturally significant in Scandinavia , especially in Sweden . They are widely sung and recorded : by choirs such as the Orphei Drängar , by professional solo singers such as Fred Åkerström and Cornelis Vreeswijk , and by ensemble singers such as Sven-Bertil Taube and William Clauson . The Epistles have been translated into German , French , English , Russian , Polish , Finnish , Italian and Dutch .",
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One biographical film featured Christian Bale.
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"text": "Christian Bale Christian Charles Philip Bale ( born 30 January 1974 ) is an English actor . He has starred both in blockbuster films and smaller projects from independent producers and art houses . Bale first caught the public eye at the age of 13 , when he was cast in the starring role of Steven Spielberg 's Empire of the Sun ( 1987 ) . Based on the original story by J. G. Ballard , Bale played an English boy who is separated from his parents and subsequently finds himself lost in a Japanese internment camp during World War II . In 2000 , he garnered critical acclaim for his portrayal of serial killer Patrick Bateman in American Psycho . He is known for going to great lengths to portray characters in films , notably for the psychological thriller The Machinist ( 2004 ) , where he lost 63 pounds ( 28.5 kg ) to play the role of Trevor Reznik . Bale went on to receive greater commercial recognition for his starring role as Batman in Christopher Nolan 's Batman Begins ( 2005 ) , The Dark Knight ( 2008 ) and The Dark Knight Rises ( 2012 ) . His portrayal of Dicky Eklund in the David O. Russell-directed biographical film The Fighter ( 2010 ) , earned him critical acclaim and a number of awards , including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor . He has since gained further acclaim as well as subsequent Academy Award , Screen Actors Guild Award and Golden Globe nominations for his roles in Russell 's American Hustle ( 2013 ) and Adam McKay 's The Big Short ( 2015 ) .",
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"text": "Other Men Other Men ( Altri uomini ) is a 1997 Italian crime drama film written and directed by Claudio Bonivento . It is based on real-life characters documented in the Antonio Carlucci and Paolo Rossetti 's book Io il Tebano ( `` I , the Theban '' ) . For his performance Claudio Amendola received a Nastro d'Argento nomination for best actor .",
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"text": "Casanova (2005 film) Casanova is a 2005 American romantic film directed by Lasse Hallström starring Heath Ledger and loosely based on the life of Giacomo Casanova .",
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"text": "Borg vs. McEnroe Borg vs. McEnroe is an upcoming Swedish biographical film focusing on the famous rivalry between famous tennis players Björn Borg and John McEnroe at the 1980 Wimbledon Championships . The film is directed by Janus Metz Pedersen , from a screenplay written by Ronnie Sandahl , and stars Sverrir Gudnason , Shia LaBeouf , Stellan Skarsgård , Tuva Novotny , and Robert Emms .",
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"text": "Lindsay Anderson Lindsay Gordon Anderson ( 17 April 1923 -- 30 August 1994 ) was a British feature film , theatre and documentary director , film critic , and leading light of the Free Cinema movement and the British New Wave . He is most widely remembered for his 1968 film if ... , which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival and was Malcolm McDowell 's cinematic debut . He is also notable , though not a professional actor , for playing a minor role in the Academy Award winning film Chariots of Fire . Malcolm McDowell produced a 2007 documentary about his experiences with Lindsay Anderson , Never Apologize .",
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"text": "Angèle (film) Angèle is a 1934 French drama film directed , produced and written by Marcel Pagnol , based on the novel Un de Baumugnes by Jean Giono . It stars Orane Demazis .",
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"text": "Algiers (film) Algiers is a 1938 American drama film directed by John Cromwell and starring Charles Boyer , Sigrid Gurie , and Hedy Lamarr . Written by John Howard Lawson , the film is about a notorious French jewel thief hiding in the labyrinthine native quarter of Algiers known as the Casbah . Feeling imprisoned by his self-imposed exile , he is drawn out of hiding by a beautiful French tourist who reminds him of happier times in Paris . The Walter Wanger production was a remake of the successful 1937 French film Pépé le Moko , which derived its plot from the Henri La Barthe novel of the same name . Algiers was a sensation because it was the first Hollywood film starring Hedy Lamarr , whose beauty became the main attraction for film audiences . The film is notable as one of the sources of inspiration to the screenwriters of the 1942 Warner Bros. film Casablanca who wrote it with Hedy Lamarr in mind as the original female lead . Charles Boyer 's depiction of the main character , Pepe Le Moko , inspired the Warner Bros. animated character , Pepé Le Pew . In 1966 , the film entered the public domain ( in the USA ) due to the claimants ' failure to renew its copyright registration in the 28th year after publication .",
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"text": "Belinsky (film) Belinsky is a 1953 Soviet biopic film directed by Grigori Kozintsev , based on the life of Russian literary critic Vissarion Belinsky ( 1811 -- 1848 ) . The production of the film was completed in 1951 but it was not released until 1953 , following the reshooting of various scenes demanded by Stalin .",
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"text": "Gilbert (film) Gilbert is a 2017 documentary film about the life and career of comedian Gilbert Gottfried . It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 20 , 2017 .",
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"text": "Bobby Vitale Bobby Vitale , also known as Bobby Vitali , ( born June 30 , 1965 ) is a retired American pornographic actor of Italian descent . He entered the adult film industry in 1995 and has performed in over 418 titles . His filmography includes films directed by John Leslie . Vitale has directed two adult films .",
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"text": "The Dark Knight (film) The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed , co-produced , and co-written by Christopher Nolan . Featuring the DC Comics character Batman , the film is the second part of Nolan 's The Dark Knight Trilogy and a sequel to 2005 's Batman Begins , starring an ensemble cast including Christian Bale , Michael Caine , Heath Ledger , Gary Oldman , Aaron Eckhart , Maggie Gyllenhaal and Morgan Freeman . In the film , Bruce Wayne/Batman ( Bale ) , James Gordon ( Oldman ) and Harvey Dent ( Eckhart ) form an alliance to dismantle organized crime in Gotham City , but are menaced by a criminal mastermind known as the Joker ( Ledger ) who seeks to undermine Batman 's influence and create chaos . Nolan 's inspiration for the film was the Joker 's comic book debut in 1940 , the 1988 graphic novel The Killing Joke , and the 1996 series The Long Halloween , which retold Two-Face 's origin . The nickname `` the Dark Knight '' was first applied to Batman in Batman # 1 ( 1940 ) , in a story written by Bill Finger . The Dark Knight was filmed primarily in Chicago , as well as in several other locations in the United States , the United Kingdom , and Hong Kong . Nolan used IMAX 70 mm film cameras to film some sequences , including the Joker 's first appearance in the film . The film is dedicated to the memory of Ledger , who died on January 22 , 2008 , some months after the completed filming and six months before the film 's release , from a toxic combination of prescription drugs , leading to intense attention from the press and movie-going public . Warner Bros. initially created a viral marketing campaign for The Dark Knight , developing promotional websites and trailers highlighting screenshots of Ledger as the Joker . A co-production of the United States and the United Kingdom , The Dark Knight was released on July 16 , 2008 in Australia , on July 18 , 2008 , in North America , and on July 25 , 2008 , in the United Kingdom . Considered by film critics to be one of the best films of the 2000s and one of the best superhero films ever , the film received highly positive reviews and set numerous records during its theatrical run . The Dark Knight appeared on more critics ' top ten lists ( 287 ) than any other film of 2008 with the exception of WALL-E , and more critics ( 77 ) named The Dark Knight the best film of 2008 than any other film released that year . With over $ 1 billion in revenue worldwide , it is the 29th-highest-grossing film of all time , unadjusted for inflation . The film received eight Academy Award nominations ; it won the award for Best Sound Editing and Ledger was posthumously awarded Best Supporting Actor . The Dark Knight Rises , the final film in the trilogy , was released on July 20 , 2012 .",
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"text": "Rocky Rocky is a 1976 American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and both written by and starring Sylvester Stallone . It tells the rags to riches American Dream story of Rocky Balboa , an uneducated but kind-hearted working class Italian-American boxer working in a meat warehouse and as a debt collector for a loan shark in the slums of Philadelphia . Rocky starts out as a small-time club fighter , and later gets a shot at the world heavyweight championship . The film also stars Talia Shire as Adrian , Burt Young as Adrian 's brother Paulie , Burgess Meredith as Rocky 's trainer Mickey Goldmill , and Carl Weathers as the champion , Apollo Creed . The film , made on a budget of just over $ 1 million and shot in 28 days , was a sleeper hit ; it earned $ 225 million in global box office receipts , becoming the highest-grossing film of 1976 , and went on to win three Oscars , including Best Picture . The film received many positive reviews and turned Stallone into a major star . In 2006 , the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being `` culturally , historically or aesthetically significant '' . Rocky is considered to be one of the greatest sports films ever made and was ranked as the second-best in the genre , after Raging Bull , by the American Film Institute in 2008 . The film has spawned six sequels : Rocky II ( 1979 ) , Rocky III ( 1982 ) , Rocky IV ( 1985 ) , Rocky V ( 1990 ) , Rocky Balboa ( 2006 ) and Creed ( 2015 ) . Stallone portrays Rocky in all six sequels , wrote the first five , and directed four ( Avildsen returned to direct Rocky V and Ryan Coogler directed Creed ) .",
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"text": "Lucrèce Borgia Lucrèce Borgia ( also known as Lucretia Borgia or Sins of the Borgias ) is a 1953 French drama film starring Martine Carol and Pedro Armendáriz . The film was directed by Christian-Jaque , who co-wrote screenplay with Cécil Saint-Laurent and Jacques Sigurd , based on a novel by Alfred Schirokauer . The film tells the story of the Borgia family of Italy during the Renaissance . It was released on DVD in the US on May 26 , 2009 .",
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"text": "Christian Schwarzenegger Christian Schwarzenegger ( born 11 November 1959 in Zürich ) is a Swiss academic lawyer and professor of criminal law , criminal procedure and criminology at the University of Zurich . He is the son of an Austrian musician and later engineer , who immigrated in the 1950s from Styria to Switzerland . The father of Christian Schwarzenegger is a cousin of Arnold Schwarzenegger , the actor and former governor of California . Christian Schwarzenegger grew up in Zürich . He has been married since 1986 and has a son .",
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"text": "A Dangerous Method A Dangerous Method is a 2011 German-Canadian-American-British historical film directed by David Cronenberg and starring Keira Knightley , Viggo Mortensen , Michael Fassbender , and Vincent Cassel . The screenplay was adapted by writer Christopher Hampton from his 2002 stage play The Talking Cure , which was based on the 1993 non-fiction book by John Kerr , A Most Dangerous Method : The story of Jung , Freud , and Sabina Spielrein . The film marks the third consecutive collaboration between Cronenberg and Viggo Mortensen ( after A History of Violence and Eastern Promises ) . This is also the third Cronenberg film made with British film producer Jeremy Thomas , after completing together the William Burroughs adaptation Naked Lunch and the J. G. Ballard adaptation Crash . A Dangerous Method was a German/Canadian co-production . The film premiered at the 68th Venice Film Festival and was also featured at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival . Set on the eve of World War I , A Dangerous Method describes the turbulent relationships between Carl Jung , founder of analytical psychology ; Sigmund Freud , founder of the discipline of psychoanalysis ; and Sabina Spielrein , initially a patient of Jung and later a physician and one of the first female psychoanalysts . Among the film 's many honors , Mortensen was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor -- Motion Picture for his portrayal of Freud .",
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"text": "I Dreamed of Africa I Dreamed of Africa is a 2000 biographical drama film starring Kim Basinger , Vincent Perez , Eva Marie Saint , Garrett Strommen , Liam Aiken and Daniel Craig , and directed by Hugh Hudson . It is based on the autobiographical novel I Dreamed of Africa by Kuki Gallmann , an Italian writer who moved to Kenya and became involved in conservation work . It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival .",
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"text": "Film à clef A film à clef or film à clé ( -LSB- film ‿ a kle -RSB- , French for `` film with a key '' ) , is a film describing real life , behind a façade of fiction . `` Key '' in this context means a table one can use to swap out the names . It is the film equivalent of the literary roman à clef .",
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"text": "Tender Mercies Tender Mercies is a 1983 American drama film directed by Bruce Beresford . The screenplay by Horton Foote focuses on Mac Sledge , a recovering alcoholic country music singer who seeks to turn his life around through his relationship with a young widow and her son in rural Texas . Robert Duvall plays the role of Mac ; the supporting cast includes Tess Harper , Betty Buckley , Wilford Brimley , Ellen Barkin and Allan Hubbard . Financed by EMI Films , Tender Mercies was shot largely in Waxahachie , Texas . The script was rejected by several American directors before the Australian Beresford accepted it . Duvall , who sang his own songs in the film , drove more than 600 mi throughout the state , tape recording local accents and playing in country music bands to prepare for the role . He and Beresford repeatedly clashed during production , at one point prompting the director to walk off the set and reportedly consider quitting the film . The film encompasses several different themes , including the importance of love and family , the possibility of spiritual resurrection amid death , and the concept of redemption through Mac Sledge 's conversion to Christianity . Following poor test screening results , distributor Universal Pictures made little effort to publicize Tender Mercies , which Duvall attributed to the studio 's lack of understanding of country music . The film was released on March 4 , 1983 , in a limited number of theaters . Although unsuccessful at the box office , it was critically acclaimed and earned five Academy Award nominations , including one for Best Picture . Tender Mercies won Oscars for Best Original Screenplay for Foote and Best Actor for Duvall .",
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"text": "Callas Forever Callas Forever is a 2002 biographical film directed by Franco Zeffirelli , who co-wrote the screenplay with Martin Sherman . It is an homage to Zeffirelli 's friend , internationally acclaimed opera diva Maria Callas , whom he directed on stage in Norma , La Traviata , and Tosca .",
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"text": "Casta Diva (1954 film) Casta Diva is a 1954 Italian-French romantic biographical drama film directed by Carmine Gallone . It is a remake of the Gallone 's 1935 film with the same name .",
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"text": "R. Balki R. Balakrishnan , popularly known as R. Balki ( born in Kumbakonam , Tamil Nadu ) , is an Indian filmmaker , screenwriter and former Group Chairman of the advertising agency Lowe Lintas ( India ) . He is best known for directing Cheeni Kum ( 2007 ) and Paa ( 2009 ) .",
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"text": "Robert F. Kennedy Robert Francis `` Bobby '' Kennedy ( November 20 , 1925 -- June 6 , 1968 ) , commonly known by his initials RFK , was an American politician from Massachusetts . He served as the United States junior senator from New York from January 1965 until his assassination in June 1968 . He was previously the 64th U.S. Attorney General from January 1961 to September 1964 , serving under his older brother President John F. Kennedy and his successor , President Lyndon B. Johnson . Kennedy was a member of the Democratic Party , and is seen as an icon of modern American liberalism . After serving in the United States Naval Reserve as a Seaman Apprentice from 1944 to 1946 , Kennedy graduated from Harvard University and the University of Virginia . He began his political career in Massachusetts as the manager for his brother John 's successful campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1952 . Prior to entering public office himself , he worked as a correspondent for The Boston Post and as an assistant counsel to the Senate committee chaired by Joe McCarthy . He gained national attention as the chief counsel of the Senate Labor Rackets Committee from 1957 to 1959 , where he publicly challenged Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa over the corrupt practices of its union and authored The Enemy Within , a book about corruption in organized labor . Kennedy resigned from the committee to conduct his brother John 's campaign in the 1960 presidential election . He was appointed Attorney General after the successful election and served as the closest adviser to the president from 1961 to 1963 . His tenure is best known for its advocacy for the Civil Rights Movement , the fight against organized crime and the Mafia , and involvement in U.S. foreign policy related to Cuba . After his brother 's assassination , he remained in office in the Johnson administration for several months . He left to run for the United States Senate from New York in 1964 and defeated Republican incumbent Kenneth Keating . In 1968 , Kennedy was a leading candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency ; he appealed especially to poor , African-American , Hispanic , Catholic and young voters . Shortly after midnight on June 5 , 1968 , after defeating Senator Eugene McCarthy in the California and South Dakota presidential primaries , he was mortally wounded by Sirhan Sirhan , a 24-year-old enraged Palestinian , and died the following day .",
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"text": "Kevin McCarthy (California politician) Kevin Owen McCarthy ( born January 26 , 1965 ) is an American congressman from Bakersfield , California . He serves in the United States House of Representatives for California 's 23rd district and as the House Majority Leader . A Republican , he was formerly chairman of the California Young Republicans and the Young Republican National Federation . McCarthy worked as district director for U.S. Representative Bill Thomas , and in 2000 was elected as a trustee to the Kern Community College District . He then served in the California State Assembly from 2002 to 2006 , the last two years as minority leader . When Thomas retired from the House of Representatives in 2006 , McCarthy ran to succeed him and won the election . The 23rd district , numbered as the 22nd District from 2007 to 2013 , is based in Bakersfield and includes large sections of Kern and Tulare counties as well as part of the Quartz Hill neighborhood in northwest Los Angeles County . McCarthy was elected to House leadership as the Republican Chief Deputy Whip , from 2009 to 2011 , and House Majority Whip , from 2011 until August 2014 , when he was elected House Majority Leader to replace the outgoing Eric Cantor , who was defeated in his primary election . After announcing his candidacy for Speaker on September 28 , 2015 , he dropped out of the race on October 8 .",
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"text": "Robert F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories The conspiracy theories relating to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy , a United States Senator and brother of assassinated President John F. Kennedy , relate to non-standard accounts of the assassination that took place shortly after midnight on June 5 , 1968 , in Los Angeles , California . Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated during celebrations of his successful campaign in the Californian primary elections while seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. president . The perpetrator was a 24-year-old Palestinian immigrant named Sirhan Sirhan , who remains incarcerated for the crime . However , as with his brother 's death , Robert Kennedy 's assassination and the circumstances surrounding it have spawned various conspiracy theories , particularly regarding the existence of a supposed second gunman . Such theories have also centered on the alleged presence of a woman wearing a polka dot dress claiming responsibility for the crime and the purported involvement of the Central Intelligence Agency . Many of these theories were examined during an investigation ordered by the United States Senate , and were judged to be erroneous by the Federal Bureau of Investigation , which investigated on the Senate 's behalf .",
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"text": "United States presidential election in Massachusetts, 1960 The 1960 United States presidential election in Massachusetts took place on November 8 , 1960 as part of the 1960 United States presidential election , which was held throughout all 50 states . Voters chose 16 representatives , or electors to the Electoral College , who voted for President and Vice President . Massachusetts voted overwhelmingly for the Democratic nominee , Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts , over the Republican nominee , Vice President Richard Nixon of California . Kennedy ran with Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas , while Nixon 's running mate was Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge , Jr. of Massachusetts . Kennedy carried his home state of Massachusetts in a landslide , taking 60.22 % of the vote to Nixon 's 39.55 % , a Democratic victory margin of 20.67 % . This made it the third most Democratic state in the nation , after Rhode Island and Georgia . As Kennedy narrowly defeated Nixon nationally to win the presidency , Massachusetts weighed in for this election as about 21 % more Democratic than the national average . Massachusetts had been a Democratic-leaning state since 1928 , when the Democratic Party had nominated the first Roman Catholic nominee for president , Al Smith . While Smith lost nationally in a landslide , partially due to anti-Catholic prejudice in much of the country , he won Massachusetts due to the massive turnout and support of the many Irish Catholics in the state . In 1960 , John F. Kennedy would be the second Roman Catholic to be nominated for president by a major party , and again his religion became an issue in some regions of the country . However , there was little doubt that Kennedy , an Irish Catholic born in Brookline , Massachusetts , would be able to carry Massachusetts in his presidential run . Prior to 1960 , Massachusetts had been a swing state , having voted for Democrats Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman in the 1930s and 1940s , but voting for Republican Dwight Eisenhower in the 1950s . In 1956 , Eisenhower had carried the state by 19 points . The 21 point margin by which Kennedy won the state four years later thus represented a massive 40 point swing toward the Democrats between the 1956 and 1960 elections . Kennedy 's landslide victory in 1960 finally solidified the transformation of Massachusetts into a Democratic stronghold in the modern era . 1960 was the first election ever in which a Democrat had broken 60 % of the vote in Massachusetts , and thus Kennedy 's 60.22 % was the highest percentage of the vote any Democrat had ever received in the state up to that point . Religion was a major dividing factor in shaping the vote in 1960 . Nixon 's running mate , Henry Cabot Lodge , was also from Massachusetts , and had served the state as a Republican Senator , but was a Protestant , and represented traditional Protestant Yankee Republicanism in Massachusetts . Kennedy , an Irish Catholic Democrat , represented an entirely different strain of Massachusetts politics , the emerging majority coalition of urban and ethnic immigrant voters . In 1952 , Kennedy had first defeated Lodge to take the latter 's U.S. Senate seat , symbolizing this new Democratic coalition 's rise in the state . The residual Yankee Republicanism combined with the popularity of the Republican incumbent Eisenhower allowed Nixon to take a decent 39.55 % of the vote , but by 1960 , the ethnic Catholic vote held a decisive majority in Massachusetts , and turnout among Catholic voters reached record highs in 1960 . Kennedy carried nine of the state 's fourteen counties , including the most heavily populated parts of the state surrounding the large cities of Boston , Worcester , and Springfield . Nixon carried only five counties , three of them island or peninsula counties . Nixon 's most significant win was Plymouth County , which he won narrowly with 51 percent of the vote . Kennedy put in an historically strong performance in the state 's capital and largest city , Boston , home to many Catholics of Irish and Italian immigrant heritage . In Suffolk County , where Boston is located , Kennedy won a landslide with 74.4 percent of the vote to Nixon 's 25 percent , the first time in history that a presidential candidate had received more than 70 percent of the vote in the county . Kennedy was also the first Democrat to carry Norfolk County since Martin van Buren in 1836 . The decisive Democratic win in 1960 would foreshadow the political direction Massachusetts would take in the years to come , as it would become one of the most Democratic states in the nation in the elections that followed . In 1964 and 1968 , Democrats would even outperform Kennedy , and in 1972 it would be the only state in the nation to vote for Democrat George McGovern , ultimately making it the only state that Richard Nixon would never win in any of his three presidential campaigns . The 1960 election was also the last time a candidate who declared Massachusetts as his home state won the presidency regardless of his performance in the state . The next three presidential candidates whose home state was Massachusetts , Michael Dukakis , John Kerry , and Mitt Romney , all lost their presidential bids .",
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"text": "California elections, June 2012 The California state elections , June 2012 were held on June 5 , 2012 and included two propositions , primary elections for each party 's nominee for President , and primary elections to determine the top-two candidates for California 's Class I seat to the United States Senate , all of California 's seats to the House of Representatives , all of the seats of the State Assembly , and all odd-numbered seats of the State Senate , who will compete against each other in a run-off on November 6 , 2012 . This was the first election with California 's newly implemented nonpartisan blanket primary in effect , pursuant to Proposition 14 , which passed with 53 % voter approval in June 2010 . Additionally , in November 2010 , voters approved Proposition 20 , which authorized a California Citizens Redistricting Commission to re-draw congressional district lines , in addition to its current job of drawing state senate district lines and state assembly district lines , taking away that job from the California state legislature . This was the first election which used the Citizens Redistricting Commission 's maps . __ TOC __",
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"text": "Elmer Robinson Elmer Edwin `` Rob-Rob '' Robinson ( October 3 , 1894 -- June 9 , 1982 ) was the 33rd mayor of San Francisco , California . A Republican , he served as San Francisco 's mayor from January 1948 until January 1956 . Robinson was born in the Richmond District of San Francisco , but primarily grew up in the northern California town of Fort Bragg . He moved back to San Francisco to attend night law school , after which he was admitted to the bar in 1915 . He served as a deputy district attorney of San Francisco County , 1915 to 1921 . He worked for 15 years , as a civil and criminal attorney in private practice . In 1933 , President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Robinson to direct adjustment of claims of World War I veterans , at the request of the Disabled American Veterans . In January 1935 , he became a Municipal Court judge , nine months later a Superior Court judge . Elected to two six-year terms on the San Francisco County Superior bench , 1936 and 1942 . During World War II , Judge Robinson served as California State Chairman of a national salvage committee . Elmer Robinson was elected mayor of San Francisco in November 1947 , taking office the following January . He was reelected to another four-year term as mayor in 1951 . While Robinson was mayor , he promoted and oversaw numerous development projects , including an expansion of San Francisco International Airport and the construction of new schools , libraries , police stations , parking garages , and the modernization of the San Francisco Municipal Railway . San Francisco , although relatively prosperous in the boom years after World War II , experienced some population loss to outlying suburban areas during Robinson 's terms in office . He returned to his law practice and served as president and general manager of Woodlawn Memorial Park . While a resident of San Francisco , Judge Robinson died in Paradise , Butte County , California , on June 8 , 1982 at age 87 . Category :1894 births Category :1982 deaths Category : Mayors of San Francisco Category : California lawyers Category : American Episcopalians Category : People from Fort Bragg , California Category : California Republicans Category :20 th-century American politicians",
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"text": "John F. Kennedy John Fitzgerald `` Jack '' Kennedy ( May 29 , 1917 -- November 22 , 1963 ) , commonly referred to by his initials JFK , was an American politician who served as the 35th President of the United States from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963 . Kennedy served at the height of the Cold War , and much of his presidency focused on managing relations with the Soviet Union . He was a member of the Democratic Party who represented Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate prior to becoming president . Kennedy was born in Brookline , Massachusetts to Joseph P. Kennedy , Sr. and Rose Kennedy . A scion of the Kennedy family , he graduated from Harvard University in 1940 before joining the United States Naval Reserve the following year . During World War II , Kennedy commanded a series of PT boats in the Pacific theater and earned the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his service . After the war , Kennedy represented Massachusetts 's 11th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1947 until 1953 . He was subsequently elected to the U.S. Senate and served as the junior Senator from Massachusetts from 1953 until 1960 . While serving in the Senate , he published Profiles in Courage , which won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography . In the 1960 presidential election , Kennedy narrowly defeated Republican opponent Richard Nixon , who was the incumbent Vice President . Kennedy 's time in office was marked by high tensions with Communist states in the Cold War . He increased the number of American military advisers in South Vietnam by a factor of 18 over President Dwight D. Eisenhower . In April 1961 , he authorized a failed joint-CIA attempt to overthrow the Cuban government of Fidel Castro in the Bay of Pigs Invasion . He subsequently rejected plans by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to orchestrate false-flag attacks on American soil in order to gain public approval for a war against Cuba . In October 1962 , U.S. spy planes discovered that Soviet missile bases had been deployed in Cuba ; the resulting period of tensions , termed the Cuban Missile Crisis , nearly resulted in the breakout of a global thermonuclear conflict . Domestically , Kennedy presided over the establishment of the Peace Corps and supported the Civil Rights Movement , but he was largely unsuccessful in passing his New Frontier domestic policies . Kennedy continues to rank highly in historians ' polls of U.S. presidents and with the general public . His average approval rating of 70 % is the highest of any president in Gallup 's history of systematically measuring job approval . On November 22 , 1963 , Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas , Texas . Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the crime , but he was never prosecuted due to his murder by Jack Ruby two days later . Pursuant to the Presidential Succession Act , Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as president later that day . The FBI and the Warren Commission officially concluded that Oswald was the lone assassin , but various groups believed that Kennedy was the victim of a conspiracy . After Kennedy 's death , many of his proposals were enacted , including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Revenue Act of 1964 .",
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"text": "United States Senate election in Arizona, 1964 The 1964 United States Senate election in Arizona took place on November 3 , 1964 . Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater decided not to run for reelection to a third term , instead running for President of the United States as the Republican Party nominee against Lyndon B. Johnson . Governor of Arizona Paul Fannin ran unopposed in the Republican primary , and defeated Democratic nominee Roy Elson , who was a staff member for U.S. Senator Carl Hayden until Hayden 's retirement in 1969 . Despite a landslide loss throughout the country , Goldwater carried his home state of Arizona in the Presidential election , alongside Fannin in the state 's Senate election .",
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"text": "Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy On June 5 , 1968 , presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy was fatally shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles , shortly after winning the California presidential primaries in the 1968 election , and died the next day while hospitalized . After winning the California and South Dakota primary elections for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States , Kennedy was fatally shot while exiting through the hotel kitchen immediately after leaving the podium in the Ambassador Hotel and died in the Good Samaritan Hospital twenty-six hours later . Sirhan Sirhan , a 24-year-old Palestinian/Jordanian immigrant , was convicted of Kennedy 's murder and sentenced to death in 1969 , although his sentence was commuted to life in prison in 1972 . On November 22 , 2013 , Sirhan was transferred from Corcoran to the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego County . The shooting was recorded on audio tape by a freelance newspaper reporter , and the aftermath was captured on film . Kennedy 's body lay in repose at St. Patrick 's Cathedral in New York for two days before a funeral Mass was held on June 8 . His body was interred near his brother John at Arlington National Cemetery . His death prompted the protection of presidential candidates by the United States Secret Service . Hubert Humphrey later went on to win the Democratic nomination for the presidency , but ultimately lost the election to Republican Richard Nixon . As with his brother John 's death , Kennedy 's assassination and the circumstances surrounding it have spawned a variety of conspiracy theories . Kennedy and Huey Long ( in 1935 ) are the only two sitting United States Senators to be assassinated .",
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"text": "Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1980 The 1980 Democratic presidential primaries were the selection process by which voters of the Democratic Party chose its nominee for President of the United States in the 1980 U.S. presidential election . Incumbent President Jimmy Carter was again selected as the nominee through a series of primary elections and caucuses culminating in the 1980 Democratic National Convention held from August 11 to August 14 , 1980 , in New York City . It is notable for being the last time that an incumbent president lost a state 's presidential primary .",
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"text": "Conflict in Vietnam and at Home `` Conflict in Vietnam and at Home '' was a speech given on March 18 , 1968 by U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy at Kansas State University . Having only declared his candidacy for president two days before , the address was Kennedy 's first official campaign speech . He discussed student protests , consequences of the Vietnam War , and Lyndon B. Johnson 's leadership of the country .",
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"text": "California Republican primary, 2008 The California Republican primary , 2008 was held on February 5 , 2008 , with a total of 173 national delegates at stake .",
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"text": "United States Senate election in Massachusetts, 2012 The 2012 United States Senate election in Massachusetts took place on November 6 , 2012 , concurrently with the U.S. presidential election and elections to the U.S. Senate in other states , as well as elections to the House of Representatives and various state and local elections . Incumbent Republican Senator Scott Brown ran for re-election to a first full term . He had been elected in a special election in 2010 following the death of incumbent Democratic Senator Ted Kennedy . Brown faced no challengers from his own party . For the Democrats , an initial wide field of prospective candidates narrowed after the entry of Harvard Law School Professor Elizabeth Warren , the architect of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau . Warren clinched near-unanimous party support , with all but one of the other Democratic candidates withdrawing following her entrance . After winning her party 's nomination , eliminating any need for a primary , she faced Brown in the general election . The election was one of the most-followed races in 2012 and cost approximately $ 82 million , which made it the most expensive election in Massachusetts history and the second-most expensive in the entire 2012 election cycle , next to that year 's presidential election . This was despite the two candidates ' having agreed not to allow outside money to influence the race . Opinion polling indicated a close race for much of the campaign , though Warren opened up a small but consistent lead in the final few weeks . She went on to defeat Brown by over 236,000 votes , 54 % to 46 % .",
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"text": "Patrick Kennedy (Limerick politician) Patrick `` Pat '' Kennedy ( born 23 November 1941 ) is a politician from Limerick city in Ireland . He was a senator for most of the period from 1981 to 1993 . A long-serving member of Limerick City Council , Kennedy stood unsuccessfully as a Fine Gael candidate for Dáil Éireann in the Limerick East constituency at the 1969 , 1973 and 1977 general elections . He was Mayor of Limerick in 1974-75 . He did not contest the 1981 general election , but in the subsequent election to the 15th Seanad he won a seat on the Administrative Panel . He contested one further Dáil election , in February 1982 , where he again failed to win a seat , and was also unsuccessful at the 1982 Seanad election . He was returned the following year to the 17th Seanad ( again on the Administrative Panel ) , and held that seat until his defeat at the 1993 Seanad election . He stood again for the Seanad in 1997 , but was not re-elected . He left Fine Gael in about the year 2000 , and at the 2004 and 2009 local elections he was re-elected to the city council as an independent candidate . He also contested the 2002 general election as an independent . He re-joined Fine Gael in September 2009 .",
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"text": "California elections, February 2008 The California state elections , February 2008 were held on February 5 , 2008 throughout California . Presidential primaries and a special election for a State Assembly seat were among the contests held . Seven ballot propositions were also decided on .",
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"text": "United States Senate election in Connecticut, 2006 The 2006 United States Senate election in Connecticut was held on November 7 , 2006 . Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman lost the August 8th Democratic primary to Ned Lamont . Lieberman formed his own third party and won in the general election to a fourth term .",
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"text": "United States presidential election in California, 1944 In the 1944 United States presidential election , California voted for the Democratic incumbent , Franklin Roosevelt , in a landslide over the Republican challenger , New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey .",
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"text": "Presidency of John F. Kennedy The presidency of John F. Kennedy began on January 20 , 1961 , when he was inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States , and ended on November 22 , 1963 , upon his assassination and death , a span of days . A Democrat , he took office following the 1960 presidential election , in which he narrowly defeated Richard Nixon . He was succeeded by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson . Kennedy was the first person born in the 20th century to be elected president , and , at age 43 , the youngest person elected to the office . He was also the first Roman Catholic elected to the presidency . Kennedy played an important role in bringing American politics into the modern communications age , as his use of television provided a campaign model that spoke to voters directly , and his media presidency greatly weakened the power of political machines in party politics . Kennedy 's time in office was marked by Cold War tensions with the Soviet Union and especially with Cuba . In Cuba , a failed attempt was made in April 1961 at the Bay of Pigs to overthrow the government of Fidel Castro . Kennedy 's administration subsequently rejected plans by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to orchestrate false-flag attacks on American soil in order to gain public approval for a war against Cuba . In October 1962 , it was discovered that Soviet ballistic missiles had been deployed in Cuba ; the resulting period of unease , termed the Cuban Missile Crisis , is seen by many historians as the closest the human race has ever come to nuclear war between nuclear-armed belligerents . To contain Communist expansion in Asia , Kennedy increased the number of American military advisers in South Vietnam by a factor of 18 over his predecessor , Dwight D. Eisenhower ; a further escalation of the American role in the Vietnam War took place after Kennedy 's death . In domestic politics Kennedy made bold proposals in his New Frontier agenda , but few were passed by Congress . He did establish of the Peace Corps , and intensify the Space Race . Kennedy took steps to support the Civil Rights Movement , and after his death his proposed civil rights bill was passed as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 .",
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"text": "Bruce McPherson Bruce A. McPherson ( born January 7 , 1944 ) is an American politician who was the 30th California Secretary of State , sworn in March 30 , 2005 . He was nominated to replace former Secretary of State Kevin Shelley , who resigned on March 4 . McPherson , a Republican from Santa Cruz County , served his term as Secretary until January 8 , 2007 . He was confirmed unanimously by both Democratic-controlled houses of the California State Legislature after being nominated to replace Shelley , a Democrat , by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger . He lost his bid for a full term to Democrat Debra Bowen in November 2006 . Previously , McPherson was a State Assemblyman from 1993 to 1996 and a State Senator from 1996 to 2004 , when he retired due to term limits . McPherson was defeated in the 2002 election for Lieutenant Governor of California by incumbent Cruz Bustamante . Prior to his political career , he worked as the editor of the Santa Cruz Sentinel , a newspaper owned by his family . He and his wife have a daughter , Tori Kistler . Their son , Hunter , was murdered in a 2001 San Francisco street robbery . McPherson left the Republican Party in June 2012 to register as `` no party preference '' . In November 2012 , McPherson was elected to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors .",
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"text": "Joe Crail Joe Crail ( December 25 , 1877 -- March 2 , 1938 ) ( born Joseph Steele Crail ) was a United States Representative from California . He was born in Fairfield , Jefferson County , Iowa . He attended the public schools and graduated from Drake University in Des Moines , Iowa in 1898 . During the Spanish -- American War , Crail enlisted as a private in the Twelfth Company , United States Volunteer Signal Corps . He was promoted to corporal and served in the American Army of Occupation in Cuba until its withdrawal . He studied law at the Iowa College of Law , and was admitted to the bar in 1903 and commenced practice in Fairfield , Iowa . In 1912 he was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress from the district which included Fairfield , running as an affiliate of the Progressive Party . Crail moved to California in 1913 , settled in Los Angeles , and practiced law until elected to Congress . He served as chairman of the Republican State central committee for southern California 1918 -- 20 . He was elected as a Republican to the Seventieth , Seventy-first , and Seventy-second Congresses ( March 4 , 1927 -- March 3 , 1933 ) . He was not a candidate for renomination in 1932 , but was an unsuccessful candidate for nomination as United States Senator . He resumed the practice of law but also engaged in banking . He died in Los Angeles , California in 1938 . He was buried in Inglewood Park Mausoleum , Inglewood , California .",
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"text": "Charles A. Kennedy Charles Augustus Kennedy ( March 24 , 1869 -- January 10 , 1951 ) was a seven-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa 's 1st congressional district in southeastern Iowa . Born in Montrose , Iowa , Kennedy completed preparatory studies . He was interested in horticultural pursuits and later engaged in business as a nurseryman . He served as mayor of Montrose from 1890 to 1895 . He served as member of the Iowa House of Representatives for one two-year term between 1903 and 1905 . In 1906 , Kennedy was elected as a Republican to the Sixtieth Congress . At the time of his nomination , his political philosophy was described as `` strongly standpat , '' a reference to the `` stand-patters '' faction of the Republican Party that provided a conservative alternative to the Party 's progressive wing . He was re-elected six times , before choosing not to run for re-election in 1920 . He served as chairman of the Committee on Mileage ( in the Sixtieth and Sixty-first Congresses ) , and the Committee on Rivers and Harbors ( in the Sixty-sixth Congress ) . In all , he served from March 4 , 1907 to March 3 , 1921 . He engaged in banking until his retirement . He died in Montrose on January 10 , 1951 . He was interred in Montrose Cemetery .",
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"text": "Top Gun Top Gun is a 1986 American romantic military action drama film directed by Tony Scott , and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer , in association with Paramount Pictures . The screenplay was written by Jim Cash and Jack Epps , Jr. , and was inspired by an article titled `` Top Guns '' published in California magazine three years earlier . The film stars Tom Cruise , Kelly McGillis , Val Kilmer , Anthony Edwards , and Tom Skerritt . Cruise plays Lieutenant Pete `` Maverick '' Mitchell , a young Naval aviator aboard the aircraft carrier . He and his Radar Intercept Officer ( RIO ) Nick `` Goose '' Bradshaw ( Edwards ) are given the chance to train at the Navy 's Fighter Weapons School at Miramar in San Diego . Top Gun was released on May 16 , 1986 . Upon its release , the film received generally mixed reviews from film critics but many particularly praised the action sequences , the effects , the aerial stunts , and the acting performances with Cruise and McGillis receiving the most praise . Four weeks after release , the number of theaters showing it increased by 45 % . Despite its initial mixed critical reaction , the film was a huge commercial hit grossing $ 356 million against a production budget of only $ 15 million . With its success , the film became a cult film over the years and earned an IMAX 3D re-release in 2013 . Additionally , the film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for `` Take My Breath Away '' performed by Berlin . In 2015 , the United States Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry , finding it `` culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant '' .",
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"text": "Bop Gun (Homicide: Life on the Street) `` Bop Gun '' is the second season premiere of the American police drama television series Homicide : Life on the Street , and the tenth overall episode of the series . It originally aired on NBC in the United States on January 6 , 1994 . In the episode , the Baltimore homicide unit investigates the shooting death of the wife of a tourist , played by guest star Robin Williams . The episode was written by David Mills and David Simon based on a story by executive producer Tom Fontana , and directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal . In response to network feedback and poor ratings from the first season , `` Bop Gun '' marked several changes in the series , including a less bleak visual style and a greater focus on one plot , rather than multiple subplots . It was also the first episode to focus primarily on a homicide victim , rather than on the detectives . Simon felt the dialogue was realistic , especially that of the dark humor employed by detectives as a coping mechanism for dealing with the horrors of the job . Williams previously worked with Homicide executive producer Barry Levinson on the films Good Morning , Vietnam ( 1987 ) and Toys ( 1992 ) . This led to speculation that Williams took the role on `` Bop Gun '' as a favor to Levinson , but the actor insisted it was out of admiration for the series itself . A young Jake Gyllenhaal , the son of the episode 's director , makes an appearance as Williams ' son . The episode was the first to feature Chris Tergesen as music coordinator , which resulted in the use of more songs than previous episodes , including `` Killer '' by Seal and `` Feels Like Rain '' by Buddy Guy . `` Bop Gun '' was seen by 16.3 million viewers , one of the highest Nielsen ratings of the week , thanks in large part due to interest in Williams ' appearance . The episode received generally positive reviews , with several particularly complimenting the dramatic performance by Williams . `` Bop Gun '' won a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Screenplay of an Episodic Drama . Williams also received an Emmy Award nomination for Guest Actor in a Drama Series . The episode , along with the rest of the first and second seasons of Homicide : Life on the Street was released on DVD in the United States on May 27 , 2003 .",
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"text": "Percy Toplis Francis Percy Toplis ( 20 August 1896 -- 6 June 1920 ) was a British criminal and imposter active during and after the First World War . Before the war he was imprisoned for attempted rape . During the war he served as a private in the Royal Army Medical Corps , but regularly posed as an officer while on leave , wearing a monocle . After the war he became notorious following the murder of a taxi driver and the wounding of a police officer who attempted to apprehend him . The subsequent manhunt was major news at the time . He was tracked down and killed in a gunfight with police . In 1978 a book was published which claimed that he took a major part in the Étaples Mutiny from 9 -- 12 September 1917 , as `` The Monocled Mutineer '' , during the war . The authors suggested that he was subsequently pursued by the political establishment in a vendetta , and may have been innocent of the murder . The book was dramatised by the BBC in 1986 as The Monocled Mutineer , creating considerable controversy . Critics say that there is no evidence he was actually present , and official records show that Toplis ' regiment was en route to India during the Étaples mutiny . No evidence exists to show that Toplis was absent from his regiment . However , neither is there evidence that Toplis ever went to India . He may only have got as far as Malta . It is now believed highly unlikely that he returned to Europe in time to participate in the mutiny .",
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"text": "Percussion cap The percussion cap , introduced circa 1820 , was the crucial invention that enabled muzzleloading firearms to fire reliably in any weather . This gave rise to the caplock or percussionlock system . Before this development , firearms used flintlock ignition systems that produced flint-on-steel sparks to ignite a pan of priming powder and thereby fire the gun 's main powder charge ( the flintlock mechanism replaced older ignition systems such as the matchlock and wheellock ) . Flintlocks were prone to misfire in wet weather , and many flintlock firearms were later converted to the more reliable percussion system . The percussion cap is a small cylinder of copper or brass with one closed end . Inside the closed end is a small amount of a shock-sensitive explosive material such as fulminate of mercury . The percussion cap is placed over a hollow metal `` nipple '' at the rear end of the gun barrel . Pulling the trigger releases a hammer that strikes the percussion cap and ignites the explosive primer . The flame travels through the hollow nipple to ignite the main powder charge . Percussion caps were , and still are , made in small sizes for pistols and larger sizes for rifles and muskets . While the metal percussion cap was the most popular and widely used type of primer , their small size made them difficult to handle under the stress of combat or while riding a horse . Accordingly , several manufacturers developed alternative , `` auto-priming '' systems . The `` Maynard tape primer '' , for example , used a roll of paper `` caps '' much like today 's toy cap gun . The Maynard tape primer was fitted to some firearms used in the mid-nineteenth century and a few saw brief use in the American Civil War . Other disc or pellet-type primers held a supply of tiny fulminate detonator discs in a small magazine . Cocking the hammer automatically advanced a disc into position . However , these automatic feed systems were difficult to make with the manufacturing systems in the early and mid-nineteenth century and generated more problems than they solved . They were quickly shelved in favor of a single percussion cap that , while awkward to handle in some conditions , could be carried in sufficient quantities to make up for occasionally dropping one while a jammed tape primer system reduced the rifle to an awkward club . The first practical solution for the problem of handling percussion caps in battle was the Prussian 1841 ( Dreyse needle gun ) , which used a long needle to penetrate a paper cartridge filled with black powder and strike the percussion cap that was fastened to the base of the bullet . While it had a number of problems , it was widely used by the Prussians and other German states in the mid-nineteenth century and was a major factor in the 1866 Austro-Prussian War . In the 1850s , the percussion cap was first integrated into a metallic cartridge , which contained the bullet , powder charge and primer . By the late 1860s , breech-loading metallic cartridges had made the percussion cap system obsolete . Today , reproduction percussion firearms are popular for recreational shooters and percussion caps are still available ( though some modern muzzleloaders use shotshell primers instead of caps ) . Most percussion caps now use non-corrosive compounds such as lead styphnate .",
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"text": "Houston Film Critics Society Awards 2010 The 4th Houston Film Critics Society Awards were presented on December 18 , 2010 . These awards for `` extraordinary accomplishment in film '' are presented annually by the Houston Film Critics Society ( HFCS ) based in Houston , Texas . The organization , founded in 2007 , includes 22 film critics for print , radio , television , and internet publications in the greater Houston area . The awards are co-sponsored by the Houston Film Commission , Southwest Alternate Media Project , Women in Film and Television/Houston , WorldFest , and the Houston Cinema Arts Society . The nominations for the 2010 awards were announced on December 12 , 2010 . Eligible films do not need to have played or opened in a Houston film theater prior to the nomination deadline , merely made available to the HFCS membership at a screening or on DVD . Along with the 13 `` best of '' category awards , this year also saw the introduction of a new category for `` Worst Movies of the Year '' . The Social Network , True Grit , and 127 Hours each received six nominations , all including the Best Picture , Actor , Direction , and Original Score categories . The Social Network was the HFCS 's most awarded film of 2010 taking top honors in the Best Picture , Best Director ( David Fincher ) , Best Actor ( Jesse Eisenberg ) , and Best Screenplay ( Aaron Sorkin ) categories . Inception was the only other film to garner multiple awards , winning both the Best Original Score ( Hans Zimmer ) and Best Cinematography ( Wally Pfister ) prizes . The other acting awards went to Natalie Portman as Best Actress for Black Swan , Hailee Steinfeld as Best Supporting Actress for True Grit , and Christian Bale as Best Supporting Actor for The Fighter . The remaining film honors went to Toy Story 3 as Best Animated Film , Restrepo as Best Documentary , and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as Best Foreign Language Film . `` We Are Sex Bob-Omb '' by Beck from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World was named the Best Original Song . The HFCS 's first-ever award for `` Worst Picture '' was given to Jonah Hex starring Josh Brolin . In addition to the category awards , the HFCS presented their annual Lifetime Achievement Award to Sissy Spacek and its Humanitarian Award to George Clooney . Clooney was selected for `` selflessly using his celebrity for greater good '' . The HFCS award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinema awards were presented to Charles Dove , director of the Rice University Media Center , and Hector Luna , the founder and editor of C-47 Houston .",
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"text": "F.E.A.R. F.E.A.R. First Encounter Assault Recon is a survival horror first-person shooter video game developed by Monolith Productions and published by Sierra Entertainment . It was released on October 17 , 2005 , for Microsoft Windows , and ported by Day 1 Studios to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 . Timegate Studios has released two expansion packs , F.E.A.R. Extraction Point in October 2006 , and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate in November 2007 . A direct sequel titled F.E.A.R. 2 : Project Origin , was released in February 2009 , and a second sequel , F. 3 . A.R. , was released in June 2011 , though it was developed by Day 1 Studios ( now known as Wargaming Chicago-Baltimore ) , not by Monolith Productions . The game 's story revolves around a supernatural phenomenon , which F.E.A.R. -- a fictional special forces team -- is called to contain . The player assumes the role of F.E.A.R. 's Point Man , who possesses superhuman reflexes , and must uncover the secrets of a paranormal menace in the form of a little girl . F.E.A.R. was well received by critics , scoring 89 % on GameRankings , and The New York Times calling it `` as thrilling and involving as Half-Life . '' A `` Director 's Edition '' DVD version of the game was also released . The DVD included a `` Making of '' documentary , a director 's commentary , a short live-action prequel and the exclusive first episode of the promotional P.A.N.I.C.S. machinima . A related Dark Horse comic book was also packaged with the DVD . Along with the Director 's Edition , F.E.A.R. Gold Edition was released . Gold Edition included the Director 's Edition and Extraction Point . F.E.A.R. Platinum Edition features the original game and two expansion packs .",
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"text": "Classic Army Classic Army ( Yick Fung International ) is a manufacturer of airsoft replicas based in Hong Kong . It produces automatic electric guns or AEGs , and a small number of GBB ( Gas Blowback ) pistols . Designed to resemble real firearms , these replicas fire 6mm plastic BBs at safe velocities . Within the airsoft community , Classic Army is often abbreviated as simply `` CA . '' Classic Army AEG 's are characterized by their many metal parts and realism , in that most parts that are metal on the real-steel counterpart are also metal on the replica ( although they are usually not cross-compatible ) . These metal components usually include the frame and body , as well as the firing mechanism ( called a `` gearbox '' ) . CA replicas also feature pre-upgraded internals such as metal bushings and polycarbonate pistons . As with most AEGs , Classic Army replicas use rechargeable batteries ( either NiMH , NiCd ) or more recently LiPo . In an un-modified condition they can be expected to fire 0.2 g BBs at approximately 280 -- 340 feet per second ( FPS ) .",
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"text": "Spec Ops: The Line Spec Ops : The Line is a 2012 third-person shooter video game developed by the German studio Yager Development and published by 2K Games . It was released internationally in June 2012 for Microsoft Windows , Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 . It was later released for OS X in 2013 and Linux in 2015 . It is the tenth title , as well as a reboot , of the Spec Ops series , and the first entry since Spec Ops : Airborne Commando in 2002 . The game is powered by Unreal Engine 3 . In the game , the player controls Captain Martin Walker , who is sent into a post-catastrophe Dubai with an elite Delta Force team on a recon mission . As the game progresses , Walker 's mental health deteriorates , as he begins to experience hallucinations and slowly realizes the horror of war . Players can hide behind cover , vault over obstacles , and shoot enemies while utilizing a variety of gadgets . Sand is a key gameplay mechanic that can be manipulated to defeat enemies . Included with the game is an online multiplayer mode , developed separately by Darkside Game Studios , allowing players to engage in both cooperative and competitive gameplay . Yager started the game 's development in 2007 , taking inspiration for the setting and story framework from various media , including Heart of Darkness and Apocalypse Now . The game was designed to be `` physically opposing '' , causing players to question their thoughts about treating war in a video game as entertainment , and tasks players to make a variety of morally ambiguous decisions . The game suffered from multiple delays , and the development team used this time to refine the story and increase the gameplay 's pace . The game 's soundtrack is a mix of licensed music and original music composed by Elia Cmíral . Video game critics gave Spec Ops : The Line generally positive reviews . Praise focused on the narrative and its themes , while criticism was targeted at the online multiplayer mode and generic third person gameplay . Spec Ops : The Line was a commercial failure and did not garner the attention that distributor Take-Two Interactive had hoped for , but it was awarded and nominated for several end-of-the-year accolades particularly for its story . Yager announced that there would not be a sequel to the game . The game was banned in the United Arab Emirates for its depiction of Dubai in a state of destruction .",
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"text": "List of accolades received by BioShock Infinite BioShock Infinite is a first-person shooter video game developed by Irrational Games and published by 2K Games . Players assume control of Booker DeWitt ( Troy Baker ) , who is sent to rescue Elizabeth ( Courtnee Draper ) from her captivity on the floating air city of Columbia . The game 's development was led by creative director Ken Levine . The game was officially announced on August 12 , 2010 , and was widely anticipated . At the Spike Video Game Awards , it was nominated Most Anticipated Game three times . Following its previews at the Electronic Entertainment Expo , the game won numerous awards , including Best of Show from several gaming publications . It was released worldwide on March 26 , 2013 for Microsoft Windows , PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 . Review aggregator Metacritic assigned the game a normalized score of 94 out of 100 , indicating `` universal acclaim '' , based on 27 and 68 reviews for the Windows and PlayStation 3 versions , respectively ; the Xbox 360 version received 93 out of 100 based on 33 reviews . Within four months of its release , BioShock Infinite sold approximately four million copies , and eleven million by June 2015 . BioShock Infinite garnered awards and nominations in a variety of categories with particular praise for its music , story , visual design , characters , and the acting of its cast . At the 17th Annual DICE Awards , the game received six nominations and went on to win two awards : Action Game of the Year , and Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition . The game earned four nominations at the 10th British Academy Video Games Awards , winning Original Music . At IGN 's Best of 2013 , the game garnered twenty nominations and went on to win nine awards , including Best Overall Shooter Game and Best Overall Graphics for Art Design . At the 14th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards , BioShock Infinite won Best Audio and Best Visual Art . The game received nine nominations at the Spike VGX , winning Best Shooter , Best Song in a Game and Character of the Year . At the National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers Awards , the game received eleven nominations , with Courtnee Draper winning Supporting Performance in a Drama . The game appeared on several year-end lists of the best games of 2013 , receiving Game of the Year wins from the Associated Press , CNN , Electronic Gaming Monthly , Entertainment Weekly , Forbes , and Games .",
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"text": "International Defensive Pistol Association The International Defensive Pistol Association ( IDPA ) , founded in 1996 , is an organization based in Berryville , Arkansas , that has created a shooting sport based on defensive pistol techniques , using equipment including full-charge service ammunition to solve simulated `` real world '' self-defense scenarios . Shooters competing in defensive pistol events are required to use practical handguns and holsters that are deemed suitable for self-defense use . The sport came about as a response to the perceived shortcomings in competitions organized by the United States Practical Shooting Association ( USPSA ) and its migration away from the use of common , un-customized handguns . It was decided by the founders of IDPA ( Bill Wilson , John Sayle , Ken Hackathorn , Dick Thomas , Walt Rauch and Larry Vickers ) , that USPSA competitions had become too far removed from the reality of defensive shooting situations , using extensively modified guns , handmade ammunition , and speed-draw holsters that were impractical for self-defense . The IDPA founders believed that USPSA matches had become `` equipment races '' , which were heavily dependent on a shooter 's gear rather than their ability . To control costs , alterations to the sidearm are carefully regulated in IDPA , and magazine capacity is limited to a division-specific maximum of 10 rounds .",
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"text": "Combat Shock Combat Shock is a 1986 action war drama film written and directed by Buddy Giovinazzo and distributed by Troma Entertainment . The plot of the film takes place in Staten Island , and follows an unemployed Vietnam veteran living in total poverty with his nagging wife , his deformed baby due to Ricky having been exposed to Agent Orange that the US was spraying as a defoliant over Vietnam , and junkie friends . Unable to get a job and surrounded by the depravity of urban life and crime , he begins to lose his grip on sanity . The film received mixed reviews when it was released . Film Threat 's Christopher Curry praised the film for its gritty realism , and Troma president Lloyd Kaufman calls it one of the company 's true `` masterpieces '' ; however , shockcinemamagazine.com called it `` one of the ugliest , nastiest , most depressing movies of the decade '' ( though the review itself was a positive one ) , and Videohound described the film as `` relentlessly bleak ... you wo n't find a more depressing film outside an art-house cinema '' . Tagline : Fighting , killing , maiming ... Agent Orange and the torture cages were the easy part !",
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"text": "Mama's Gun Mama 's Gun is the second studio album by American neo soul singer Erykah Badu . It was recorded between 1999 and 2000 at Electric Lady Studios in New York and released on November 21 , 2000 , by Motown Records . A neo soul album , Mama 's Gun incorporates funk , soul , and jazz styles . It has confessional lyrics by Badu , which cover themes of insecurity , social issues and personal relationships . The album has been viewed by critics as a female companion to neo soul artist D'Angelo 's second album Voodoo ( 2000 ) , which features a similar musical style and direction . Critics have also noted that while Baduizm contained its share of cryptic lyricism , Mama 's Gun is much more direct in its approach , and places the artist in a subjective position more than its predecessor . The album contains the single `` Bag Lady '' , Badu 's first top 10 Billboard hit , which was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and for Best R&B Song . The song `` Did n't Cha Know ? '' was also nominated for Best R&B Song . The album features substantial contributions from several members of the Soulquarians outfit , of which Badu was a member . It also features guests such as soul singer Betty Wright and trumpeter Roy Hargrove . Mama 's Gun was met with great critical success and sold strongly , reaching Platinum two months after its release . Thematically the album explores topics regarding self-esteem , relationship breakdowns , and police brutality , and features a more eclectic sound than its predecessor . Rolling Stone magazine named it one of the Top 10 Albums of 2000 .",
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"text": "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots is an action-adventure stealth video game developed by Kojima Productions and published by Konami exclusively for the PlayStation 3 console . It is the sixth Metal Gear game directed by Hideo Kojima , and was released worldwide on June 12 , 2008 . Set five years after the events of Metal Gear Solid 2 : Sons of Liberty , the story centers around a prematurely aged Solid Snake , now known as Old Snake , as he goes on one last mission to assassinate his nemesis Liquid Snake , who now inhabits the body of his former henchman Revolver Ocelot under the guise of Liquid Ocelot , before he takes control of the Sons of the Patriots , an A.I. system that controls the activities of PMCs worldwide . Guns of the Patriots received universal acclaim , garnering perfect reviews and Game of the Year awards from several major gaming publications , including GameSpot , which claimed that the game was `` technically flawless '' . Often considered to be one of the seventh generation of console gaming 's most significant titles , its release caused a boost in sales of the PlayStation 3 , where it sold over six million copies worldwide .",
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"text": "List of The New York Times Manga Best Sellers The New York Times Best Seller list for manga published in the United States was introduced on March 5 , 2009 , along with two additional lists for hardcover and paperback graphic novels . The three lists are grouped under the `` Graphic Books '' category . Deborah Hoffman , an editor for the Best Seller lists , explained that the term `` Graphic Books '' was selected to create an `` inclusive and expansive '' list which can extend to works of both fiction and non-fiction . Journalist George Gustines announced , in his introduction of the new lists , `` Comics have finally joined the mainstream . '' The announcement was made the week the film Watchmen , based on the comic book of the same name , was released in movie theaters throughout the U.S. . The Best Seller lists are printed weekly in The New York Times Book Review magazine , which is published in the Sunday edition of The New York Times and as a stand-alone publication . Gustines explained the methodology used to determine the rankings : Rankings reflect sales of graphic novels -LSB- ... -RSB- at many thousands of venues where a wide range of books are sold nationwide . These include hundreds of independent book retailers ( statistically weighted to represent all such outlets ) ; national , regional and local chains ; online and multimedia entertainment retailers ; university , gift , supermarket , discount department stores and newsstands . In addition , these rankings also include unit sales reported by retailers nationwide that specialize in graphic novels and comic books . On multiple occasions , manga have been listed outside its designated list . Mike Kiley , then-Senior Vice President of the publisher Tokyopop , explained in 2010 that it has become more difficult to draw a distinguishing line between works that are manga and manga-inspired , such as Korean manhwa and American original English language ( OEL ) manga . A Drifting Life , an autobiographical manga by Yoshihiro Tatsumi , appeared on the May 3 , 2009 , Best Seller list for paperback graphic novels , where it ranked third . X-Men : Misfits , an original English manga based on the X-Men comic book franchise , ranked fifth at its debut on the August 30 , 2009 , paperback graphic novels list , and stayed on the chart for five consecutive weeks . The first volume of a manhwa adaptation of the popular vampire-themed Twilight novels by Stephenie Meyer remained on the hardcover graphic novels Best Seller list for 27 consecutive weeks in 2010 . In January 2017 , the Times decided to stop producing the separate manga best seller list .",
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"text": "Size Five Games Size Five Games ( formerly Zombie Cow Studios ) is a British independent video game developer founded by Dan Marshall in 2008 . Dan Marshall 's previous games , Gibbage and Cruxade were retroactively brought under the Zombie Cow banner upon its founding . Their first new release was a donationware adventure game called Ben There , Dan That ! , released in 2008 . It was widely praised by the adventure game community and downloaded 50,000 times but brought in only `` a couple of hundred quid '' due to its donation model . Marshall self-funded the games development , telling the BBC in 2010 `` What I do keeps me fed and warm . I 'm not sure I get to lead the most extravagant lifestyle , or how my earnings compare to people working in the mainstream games industry . '' Marshall later said of the game `` I did n't think people would really pay money for it ... I think that was a bit naive , in retrospect . It 's well worth a couple of quid , and I do regret not charging for it initially . You can always move the price down , you ca n't really move it up . '' A 2011 updated edition of the game , which added a soundtrack and other features , was sold on a `` pay what you want '' model , with a minimum price . The sequel , Time Gentlemen , Please ! , was released in 2009 to positive reviews . PC Gamer called it `` point-and-click adventuring done right for a change . '' It holds a Metacritic score of 84 % . Both Ben There , Dan That ! and Time Gentlemen , Please ! were later made available for purchase on Steam and GOG.com . In 2010 , Zombie Cow Studios released Privates , a sex education game funded by Channel 4 and intended to match the `` personal , social , and health education '' guidelines of the National Curriculum The Xbox 360 version was cancelled when Microsoft confirmed that the game contravened the Xbox Live guidelines on sexual content of games , but the company released the Microsoft Windows version for free download from Channel 4 's website . The game won a BAFTA award in the `` Learning - Secondary '' category . In May 2011 , Zombie Cow Studios changed their name to Size Five Games . In 2013 , Zombie Cow Studios released Gun Monkeys , a `` procedurally-generated , physics-based , 1-on-1 online platform shooter '' featuring the voice of English actor and comedian , Kevin Eldon .",
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"text": "Top Management (video game) is a multiplatform business simulation video game that turns the player into a highly respected corporate title holder .",
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"text": "Top Authority Top Authority was one of the first rap groups from Flint , Michigan and among the earliest of the underground Midwest rap scene to release a nationally recognized album . Bootleg , a member of the slightly later Flint group The Dayton Family , told Murderdog magazine , `` We grew up together , same hood . We 'd be together every day . That 's family . '' He lists them as leading lights in Flint music , along with acts like Ready for the World and MC Breed . Rapper Chilla Pertilla defined Northern hip hop to Murderdog as `` Eminem , Twista , Bone , Breed , Dayton Family , Top Authority , Esham , and ICP '' . They first came to public attention with the single `` 93 ( Things Ai n't How They Should Be ) '' from the debut album Something To Blaze To ( TRAK Records , 1993 ) . Something To Blaze To reached # 21 on Billboard 's Top R&B Albums chart in April 1994 . The `` rolling g-funk trio '' ( as allmusic describe members Shotgun , Dalo and Flex ) followed up with Rated G for Wrap Records in 1995 . It featured scratches from DJ Aladdin and reached # 16 on the Top R&B Albums chart . allmusic considers 1997 's Top Authority Uncut ( The New Year ) to be their best release . It peaked at # 21 , with the single `` World War III '' charting at # 37 on Billboard 's Hot Rap Singles . In 2009 Top Authority returned with their fourth album , kush music , on which MC Breed and Do or Die make guest appearances .",
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"text": "Marksmanship Medal The Marksmanship Medal is a United States Navy and the Coast Guard military award and is the highest award one may receive for weapons qualification . The Marksmanship Medal is the equivalent of the Expert Marksmanship Badge in the United States Army and Marine Corps . Additionally , select State National Guard organizations award marksmanship medals to guardsman who achieve some of the highest aggregate scores at state-level marksmanship competitions . The Marksmanship Medal is awarded for qualifying as an expert marksman on either the 9 × 19mm Beretta M9 ( Navy or Coast Guard ) , .40 S&W SIG P229 DAK ( Coast Guard only ) , or M16 rifle . To qualify at the expert level , a superior score must be obtained on an approved weapons qualification course . The standard Navy weapons qualification course for pistol normally consists of several courses of fire from strong-side supported ( standing ) , weak-side supported ( standing ) , and strong-side supported ( kneeling ) positions . For the rifle , the Navy qualification course consists of firing from a sitting and prone positions . Those qualifying as an expert marksman are authorized to wear the Marksmanship Medal , awarded as two separate decorations for rifle or pistol qualifications . Those having qualified on both pistol and rifle may receive both medals for simultaneous wear . The Marksmanship Medal is worn as a full-sized medal on dress uniforms . On a duty uniform all successful qualifiers may wear the award as the standard Marksmanship Ribbon . Those qualifying as an expert are authorized to wear the Expert device on the ribbon and those qualifying as a sharpshooter are authorized a `` S '' device ( Navy-bronze and Coast Guard-silver ) for that ribbon . The Navy Marksmanship Medals were first issued in 1969 . Similarly , the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs awards the Alaska Adjutant General 's Marksmanship Proficiency Medals , one for rifle and one for pistol , to the top ten guardsman with the highest aggregate scores at the Alaska National Guard Adjutant General 's Match . The winners of these awards are selected to join the state 's marksmanship team to represents the Alaska National Guard at the Winston P. Wilson Rifle and Pistol Championships for a chance to win the Chief 's Fifty Marksmanship Badge . A red , white , and blue ribbon is used to represent both medals ; however the actual rifle and pistol medals suspended by this ribbon are distinct .",
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"text": "Gun Barrel (band) Gun Barrel is a German heavy metal band formed in 1998 in Cologne , North Rhine-Westphalia . Gun Barrel was founded by Guido Feldhausen and Rolf Tanzius and released their first EP Back To Suicide ( 2000 ) with the line-up consisting of Guido Feldhausen ( vocals ) , Rolf Tanzius ( guitar ) , Holger Schulz ( bass ) and Florens Neuheuser ( drums ) . They play traditional/old school heavy metal and they personally call their musical style `` Power dive rock 'n' metal '' . So far they have released five studio albums , Power-Dive ( 2001 ) , Battle-Tested ( 2003 ) , Bombard Your Soul ( 2005 ) , Outlaw Invasion ( 2008 ) and Brace For Impact ( 2012 ) . Rolf Tanzius is currently the only original band member .",
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"text": "Harry L. Wilson Harry L. Wilson ( born 1957 ) is a Pennsylvania State University and Rutgers University alumnus . He was employed as a bartender during his undergraduate and graduate school time . Wilson is professor of political science at Roanoke College and director of the college 's Center for Community Research . He is the author of the book , Guns , Gun Control , and Elections : The Politics and Policy of Firearms ( Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group , Inc , 2006 ) . Guns , Gun Control , and Elections explains how current gun control policy was adopted by discussing the roles and interactions of elected officials , interest groups , political parties , and the citizens . By examining arguments for and against stricter gun control , the book helps the reader interpret and understand current research on guns and their uses and gun control . The book provides insights into how the public perceives the issue of guns and gun control and how the issue is portrayed in the news media . In both instances , Wilson 's conclusions , based on his own research , differ to some degree from the conventional wisdom . For example , while the public tends to support various forms of gun control legislation , they hold out little hope that such laws will reduce gun violence . Coverage of the issue in the national news media tends to be mostly objective , but when there is a bias it is almost always in favor of gun control . While the National Rifle Association receives a great deal of attention in the news , its portrayal is much more likely to be negative than positive . Wilson devotes a chapter of the book specifically to gun policy in the Commonwealth of Virginia A sabbatical in 2003 provided Wilson the time to attend several Virginia General Assembly sessions where he interviewed legislators and lobbyists . According to Wilson , because of Virginia 's proximity to the nation 's capital and the diversity of its citizens , and because it is home to the National Rifle Association , the state is in a position to influence national gun control policy . Wilson views guns as `` tools '' that may be used for recreation , protection , or crime , with the purpose being defined by the gun 's owner . Self admittedly his conclusions lean towards arguments for gun rights . Guns , Gun Control , and Elections offers insight into the complexities of the issues and constituents that drive gun policy decisions . Wilson challenges the reader to think about the issues . `` A wonderful introduction to the far-reaching significance of fire-arms in America , Wilson 's work is a very good supplement for an Introduction to American Politics class '' writes John M. Bruce , associate professor of political science , at the University of Mississippi .",
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"text": "Starting pistol A starting pistol or starter pistol is a blank handgun that is fired to start track and field races , as well as competitive swimming races at some meets . The sound of the gun going off serves as the signal for the athletes to begin the event . Starter guns `` can not fire real ammunition or be modified to fire real ammunition . '' Beside sporting events , they are also used in films and in TV or stage shows . Blank shells or caps are used to prevent expelling projectiles , and only small amount of smoke can be seen when shot . Starting pistols may also include modified versions of standard pistols incapable of firing bullets , most commonly achieved by welding an obstruction into the barrel . This is less common nowadays , especially in Western countries . When electronic timing is used , a sensor is often affixed to the gun , which sends an electronic signal to the timing system upon firing . For deaf competitors or for modern electronic systems , a light may be used instead . An issue with the use of starting pistols is that , since the report of the pistol is carried to the competitors at the speed of sound , which takes about 3 milliseconds to travel one metre , positions nearest the starter hear the report a few milliseconds before further positions . This issue is exaggerated in races where the runners begin in a stagger , putting a significant distance between the nearest and furthest runners . To avoid this problem , the pistol is in all major competitions wired with a microphone that transmits the sound virtually instantaneously to loudspeakers directly behind each competitor . With security after the September 11 attacks on the US becoming prevalent , causing issues with starting pistols , a trend developed to use electronic starting systems that do not use pistols , but use a `` dummy '' prop pistol which can not function as a firearm that is wired to the timing system . When the starter presses the button , they emit a signal to play a simulated gunshot that is broadcast to loudspeakers behind each lane , show a flash , emit simulated smoke , and start the timing clock . Many venues have switched to the new format . Beyond the security concerns , it has also been observed that even with the use of loudspeakers , some competitors still wait for the actual sound of the gun to reach them , and since the new all-electronic starting pistols have no such problems , they became the official way of starting games at the 2012 Summer Olympics .",
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"text": "Dragon A dragon is a legendary creature , typically scaled or fire-spewing and with serpentine , reptilian or avian traits , that features in the myths of many cultures around world . The two most well-known cultural traditions of dragon are The European dragon , derived from European folk traditions and ultimately related to Balkans and Western Asian mythologies . Most are depicted as reptilian creatures with animal-level intelligence , and are uniquely six-limbed ( four legs and a separate set of wings ) . The Chinese dragon , with counterparts in Japan ( namely the Japanese dragon ) , Korea and other East Asian and South Asian countries . Most are depicted as serpentine creatures with above-average intelligence , and are quadrupeds ( four legs and wingless ) . The two traditions may have evolved separately , but have influenced each other to a certain extent , particularly with the cross-cultural contact of recent centuries . The English word dragon and Latin word draco derives from Greek δράκων ( drákōn ) , `` dragon , serpent of huge size , water-snake '' .",
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"text": "Gargouille The Gargouille ( also Garguiem , as gargoyle from a word for `` throat '' ) is a dragon from the legend of Saint Romanus of Rouen . The monster does not figure in the older account of the saint 's life , being recorded for the first time in 1394 . On the left bank of the Seine at Rouen were wild swamps through which rampaged a huge serpent or dragon who `` devoured and destroyed people and beasts of the field '' . Romanus decided to hunt in this area but could only find one man to help him , a man condemned to death who had nothing to lose . They arrived in the serpent 's land and Romanus drew the sign of the cross on the beast . It then lay down at his feet and let Romanus put his stole on him as a leash , in which manner he led it into the town to be condemned to death and burned on the parvis of the cathedral ( or thrown into the Seine according to other authors ) . This legend was the origin for the bishops ' privilege ( lasting until 1790 ) to pardon one prisoner condemned to death each year , by giving the pardoned man or woman the reliquary holding Romanus 's relics in a procession .",
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"text": "Dīs Pater Dīs Pater -LSB- diːs ˈpa.tɛr -RSB- was a Roman god of the underworld , later subsumed by Pluto or Hades ( Hades was Greek ) . Originally a chthonic god of riches , fertile agricultural land , and underground mineral wealth , he was later commonly equated with the Roman deities Pluto and Orcus , becoming an underworld deity . Dīs Pater was commonly shortened to simply Dīs . This name has since become an alternative name for the underworld or a part of the underworld , such as the City of Dis of The Divine Comedy . It is often thought that Dīs Pater was also a Celtic god . This confusion arises from the second-hand citation of one of Julius Caesar 's comments in his Commentaries on the Gallic Wars VI :18 , where he says that the Gauls all claimed descent from Dīs Pater . However , Caesar 's remark is a clear example of interpretatio Romana : what Caesar meant was that the Gauls all claimed descent from a Gaulish god that reminded him of the Roman Dīs Pater , that is , a chthonic deity associated with prosperity and fertility . Different possible candidates exist for this role in Celtic religion , such as Gaulish Sucellus , Irish Donn and Welsh Beli Mawr , among others .",
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"text": "Dragon turtle A dragon turtle ( 龙龟 , Lóngguī ) is a legendary Chinese creature that combines two of the four celestial animals of Chinese mythology : the body of a turtle with a dragon is promoted as a positive ornament in Feng Shui , symbolizing courage , determination , fertility , longevity , power , success , and support . Decorative carvings or statuettes of the creature are traditionally placed facing the window . Mapmakers sometimes drew dragon turtles along with other fantastical creatures in unexplored areas .",
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"text": "Diglossia In linguistics , diglossia ( -LSB- daɪˈɡlɒsiə -RSB- from Koine Greek διγλωσσία from δι - prefix `` two '' ( from δίς , `` twice '' ) , γλῶσσα , `` language '' and - ία , suffix denoting state or attribute , `` speaking two languages '' ) is a situation in which two dialects or languages are used by a single language community . In addition to the community 's everyday or vernacular language variety ( labeled `` L '' or `` low '' variety ) , a second , highly codified variety ( labeled `` H '' or `` high '' ) is used in certain situations such as literature , formal education , or other specific settings , but not used for ordinary conversation . The high variety may be an older stage of the same language ( e.g. , Latin in the early Middle Ages ) , an unrelated language , or a distinct yet closely related present day dialect ( e.g. , Standard German alongside Low German ( Plattdüütsch ) ; or Chinese , with Mandarin as the official , literary standard and local varieties of Chinese used in everyday communication ) . Other examples include literary Katharevousa versus spoken Demotic Greek ; literary Tamil versus spoken Tamil and Indonesian , with its Baku and Gaul forms ; and literary versus spoken Welsh .",
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"text": "Dragon Fountain Dragon Fountain may refer to : Fountains Dragon Fountain , Copenhagen , a fountain in Copenhagen , Denmark Dragon Fountain , a fountain in Schleiz , Germany Other Longquan , a Chinese city whose name means `` Dragon Fountain ''",
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"text": "Hades Hades ( -LSB- ˈheɪdiːz -RSB- -LSB- or Άͅδης , Háidēs ) was the ancient Greek chthonic god of the underworld , which eventually took his name . In Greek mythology , Hades was regarded as the oldest son of Cronus and Rhea , although the last son regurgitated by his father . He and his brothers Zeus and Poseidon defeated their father 's generation of gods , the Titans , and claimed rulership over the cosmos . Hades received the underworld , Zeus the sky , and Poseidon the sea , with the solid earth -- long the province of Gaia -- available to all three concurrently . Hades was often portrayed with his three-headed guard dog Cerberus . The Etruscan god Aita and Roman gods Dis Pater and Orcus were eventually taken as equivalent to the Greek Hades and merged as Pluto , a Latinization of his euphemistic Greek name Plouton .",
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"text": "Dilong Dilong ( ; lit . `` earth dragon '' ) is a Chinese dragon name that is also used to mean `` earthworm '' in Traditional Chinese Medicine and `` Geosaurus '' in Zoological nomenclature .",
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"text": "Greek language Greek ( Modern Greek : ελληνικά -LSB- eliniˈka -RSB- , elliniká , `` Greek '' , ελληνική γλώσσα -LSB- eliniˈci ˈɣlosa -RSB- , ellinikí glóssa , `` Greek language '' ) is an independent branch of the Indo-European family of languages , native to Greece and other parts of the Eastern Mediterranean . It has the longest documented history of any living language , spanning 34 centuries of written records . Its writing system has been the Greek alphabet for the major part of its history ; other systems , such as Linear B and the Cypriot syllabary , were used previously . The alphabet arose from the Phoenician script and was in turn the basis of the Latin , Cyrillic , Armenian , Coptic , Gothic and many other writing systems . The Greek language holds an important place in the history of the Western world and Christianity ; the canon of ancient Greek literature includes seminal works in the Western canon such as the epic poems Iliad and Odyssey . Greek is also the language in which many of the foundational texts in science , especially astronomy , mathematics and logic , and Western philosophy , such as the Platonic dialogues and the works of Aristotle , are composed ; the New Testament of the Christian Bible was written in Koiné Greek . Together with the Latin texts and traditions of the Roman world , the study of the Greek texts and society of antiquity constitutes the discipline of Classics . During antiquity , Greek was a widely spoken lingua franca in the Mediterranean world and many places beyond . It would eventually become the official parlance of the Byzantine Empire and develop into Medieval Greek . In its modern form , the Greek language is the official language in two countries , Greece and Cyprus , a recognised minority language in seven other countries , and is one of the 24 official languages of the European Union . The language is spoken by at least 13.2 million people today in Greece , Cyprus , Italy , Albania , Turkey , and the Greek diaspora . Greek roots are often used to coin new words for other languages ; Greek and Latin are the predominant sources of international scientific vocabulary .",
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"text": "Mytheme In structuralism-influenced studies of mythology , a mytheme is a fundamental generic unit of narrative structure ( typically involving a relationship between a character , an event , and a theme ) from which myths are thought to be constructed - a minimal unit that is always found shared with other , related mythemes and reassembled in various ways ( `` bundled '' ) or linked in more complicated relationships . For example , the myths of Adonis and Osiris share several elements , leading some scholars to conclude that they share a source , i.e. images passed down in cultures or from one to another , being ascribed new interpretations of the action depicted , as well as new names in various readings of icons . Claude Lévi-Strauss ( 1908-2009 ) , who gave the term wide circulation , wrote , `` If one wants to establish a parallel between structural linguistics and the structural analysis of myths , the correspondence is established , not between mytheme and word but between mytheme and phoneme . '' The structuralist analyzer of folk tales , Vladimir Propp , treated the individual tale as the unit of analysis . The unitary mytheme , by contrast , is the equivalent in myth of the phonemes , morphemes , and sememes into which structural linguistics divides language , the smallest possible units of sound , structure , and meaning ( respectively ) within a language system . In the 1950s Claude Lévi-Strauss first adapted this technique of language analysis to analytic myth criticism . In his work on the myth systems of primitive tribes , working from the analogy of language structure , he adopted the French term mythème , with the assertion that the system of meaning within mythic utterances parallels closely that of a language system . Roman Jakobson varies this idea , treating mythemes as concepts or phonemes which have no significance in themselves but whose significance might be shown by sociological analysis . Philosophers such as Daniel Dennett have also used the term `` mytheme '' . Lev Manovich uses the terms seme and mytheme in his book , The Language of New Media , to describe aspects of culture that computer images enter into dialog with .",
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"text": "Drakaina (model) Drakaina ( -LSB- draˈka.ena -RSB- ) ( born August 28 , 1975 ) is a French actress and model . The name , Drakaina , means she dragon in Greek and it came up while Ariock and Drakaina were talking about Echidna , the mother of all monsters : he mentioned that she was a `` Drakaina '' , and she instantly knew that it would be her name ... -- from Drakaina 's official biography -- Drakaina is a registered trademark belonging to Drakaina since 2001 .",
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"text": "Maenad In Greek mythology , maenads ( -LSB- ˈmiːnædz -RSB- μαινάδες -LSB- - grcmaiˈnades -RSB- ) were the female followers of Dionysus and the most significant members of the Thiasus , the god 's retinue . Their name literally translates as `` raving ones . '' Maenads were known as Bassarids , Bacchae -LSB- ˈbækiː -RSB- or Bacchantes -LSB- ˈbækənts , _ bəˈkænts , _ - ˈkɑːnts -RSB- in Roman mythology after the penchant of the equivalent Roman god , Bacchus , to wear a bassaris or fox-skin . Often the maenads were portrayed as inspired by Dionysus into a state of ecstatic frenzy through a combination of dancing and intoxication . During these rites , the maenads would dress in fawn skins and carry a thyrsus , a long stick wrapped in ivy or vine leaves and tipped with a pine cone . They would weave ivy-wreaths around their heads or wear a bull helmet in honor of their god , and often handle or wear snakes . These women were mythologized as the ` mad women ' who were nurses of Dionysus in Nysa : Lycurgus `` chased the Nurses of the frenzied Dionysus through the holy hills of Nysa , and the sacred implements dropped to the ground from the hands of one and all , as the murderous Lycurgus struck them down with his ox-goad . '' They went into the mountains at night and practiced strange rites . According to Plutarch 's Life of Alexander , maenads were called Mimallones and Klodones in Macedon , epithets derived from the feminine art of spinning wool . Nevertheless , these warlike parthenoi ( `` virgins '' ) from the hills , associated with a Dionysios pseudanor `` fake male Dionysus '' , routed an invading enemy . In southern Greece they were described with Bacchae , Bassarides , Thyiades , Potniades and other epithets . The term maenad has come to be associated with a wide variety of women , supernatural , mythological , and historical , associated with the god Dionysus and his worship . In Euripides ' play The Bacchae , maenads of Thebes murder King Pentheus after he bans the worship of Dionysus . Dionysus , Pentheus ' cousin , himself lures Pentheus to the woods , where the maenads tear him apart . His corpse is mutilated by his own mother , Agave , who tears off his head , believing it to be that of a lion . A group of maenads also kill Orpheus . In ceramic art , the frolicking of Maenads and Dionysus is often a theme depicted on kraters , used to mix water and wine . These scenes show the maenads in their frenzy running in the forests , often tearing to pieces any animal they happen to come across . German philologist Walter Friedrich Otto writes :",
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"text": "The Greek Myths The Greek Myths ( 1955 ) is a mythography , a compendium of Greek mythology , with comments and analyses , by the poet and writer Robert Graves , normally published in two volumes , though there are abridged editions that present the myths only . Each myth is presented in the voice of a narrator writing under the Antonines , such as Plutarch or Pausanias , with citations of the classical sources . The literary quality of these retellings is generally praised . Each myth is followed by Graves 's interpretation of its origin and significance , following his theories on a prehistoric Matriarchal religion as presented in his book White Goddess and elsewhere . These theories and his etymologies are generally rejected by classical scholars , but Graves dismissed such criticism , arguing that by definition classical scholars lack `` the poetic capacity to forensically examine mythology '' .",
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"text": "Hippodamia (wife of Pirithous) In Greek mythology , Hippodamia ( -LSB- ˌhɪpədəˈmaɪ.ə -RSB- Ἱπποδάμεια , `` she who masters horses '' derived from ἵππος hippos `` horse '' and δαμάζειν damazein `` to tame '' ; also known as Deidamia ( -LSB- ˌdaɪdəˈmaɪ.ə -RSB- Ancient Greek : Δηιδάμεια ) , Laodamia -LSB- ˌleɪ.ədəˈmaɪ.ə -RSB- , Hippoboteia -LSB- ˌhɪpəbəˈtaɪ.ə -RSB- , Dia -LSB- ˈdaɪ.ə -RSB- or Ischomache -LSB- ᵻˈskɒməkiː -RSB- ) , daughter of Atrax or Butes , was the bride of King Pirithous of the Lapiths . At their wedding , Hippodamia , the other female guests , and the young boys were almost abducted by the Centaurs . Pirithous and his friend , Theseus , led the Lapiths to victory over the Centaurs in a battle known as the Centauromachy . With Pirithous , she mothered Polypoetes , but died shortly after her son 's birth . The abduction of Hippodamia was not an uncommon subject of Western art in the classical tradition , including the sculpture The Abduction of Hippodameia by French artist Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse and a painting by Rubens .",
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"text": "Hydra Hydra generally refers to : Lernaean Hydra , a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology Hydra ( genus ) , a genus of simple freshwater animals belonging to the phylum Cnidaria Hydra or The Hydra may also refer to :",
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"text": "Ophichthidae Ophichthidae is a family of fish in the order Anguilliformes , commonly known as the Snake eels . The term `` Ophichthidae '' comes from Greek ophis ( `` serpent '' ) and ichthys ( `` fish '' ) . Snake eels are also burrowing eels , they are named for their physical appearance , they have long , cylindrical snakelike bodies . This family is found worldwide in tropical to warm temperate waters . They inhabit a wide range of habitats , from coastal shallows and even rivers , to depths of above 800 m. Most species are bottom dwellers , hiding in mud or sand to capture their prey of crustaceans and small fish , but some are pelagic . These species range from 5 cm to 2.3 m or more in length . Many species lack fins altogether , improving their ability to burrow into the substrate like worms . They are often spotted or striped in colour , mimicking the appearance of venomous sea snakes to deter predators . Often , they are washed ashore by large storms .",
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"text": "Beowulf Beowulf ( -LSB- ˈbeɪoʊ-wʊlf , _ ˈbiːoʊ -- -RSB- -LSB- ˈbeːo̯ˌwulf -RSB- ) is an Old English epic poem consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines . It may be the oldest surviving long poem in Old English and is commonly cited as one of the most important works of Old English literature . A date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars ; the only certain dating pertains to the manuscript , which was produced between 975 and 1025 . The author was an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet , referred to by scholars as the `` Beowulf poet '' . The poem is set in Scandinavia . Beowulf , a hero of the Geats , comes to the aid of Hrothgar , the king of the Danes , whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel . After Beowulf slays him , Grendel 's mother attacks the hall and is then also defeated . Victorious , Beowulf goes home to Geatland ( Götaland in modern Sweden ) and later becomes king of the Geats . After a period of fifty years has passed , Beowulf defeats a dragon , but is fatally wounded in the battle . After his death , his attendants cremate his body and erect a tower on a headland in his memory . The full poem survives in the manuscript known as the Nowell Codex . It has no title in the original manuscript , but has become known by the name of the story 's protagonist . In 1731 , the manuscript was badly damaged by a fire that swept through Ashburnham House in London that had a collection of medieval manuscripts assembled by Sir Robert Bruce Cotton . The Nowell Codex is currently housed in the British Library .",
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"text": "Diablo Diablo -LSB- diˈaβlo -RSB- is a Spanish word meaning `` Devil '' . Diablo may also refer to :",
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"text": "Amazonius Apollo Amazonius ( Gr . Ἀμαζόνιος ) was a cultic epithet of the Greek god Apollo , under which he was worshiped , and had a temple at Pyrrhichus in Laconia . The name was derived either from the belief that the mythological Amazons had penetrated into the Peloponnese region as far as Pyrrhichus , or that they themselves had founded Apollo 's temple there . The sole known reference to this etymology , in Pausanias ' Description of Greece , is an oddity in the study of the Amazon mythological tradition . It is strange to hear of the Amazons in Laconia , a region in no way associated with the usual tale of their invasion of Attica . Pausanias suggests a large Amazonian army halted there , which is also at odds with the Boeotian mythological tradition which indicates only a few Amazons were separated from the host after their defeat by Theseus . Secondly , this Apollo is mentioned as a companion of the goddess Artemis , which was also unusual , and which has led some scholars to speculate that `` Apollo Amazonius '' indicates not the traditional Greek Apollo , but a distinctly non-Hellenic deity , possibly that of the more Asiatic peoples of Laconia , Lycia , Phrygia and Crete , prior to Hellenic colonization . The name `` Apollo '' across different regions of classical antiquity often referred to slightly different entities with varying attributes .",
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"text": "Reptiles (M. C. Escher) Reptiles is a lithograph print by the Dutch artist M. C. Escher first printed in March 1943 . It depicts a desk upon which is a 2D drawing of a tessellated pattern of reptiles and hexagons . The reptiles at one edge of the drawing emerge into three dimensional reality , come to life and appear to crawl over a series of symbolic objects ( a book on nature , a geometers triangle , a three dimensional/pentagonal dodecahedron , a pewter bowl containing a box of matches and a box of cigarettes ) to eventually re-enter the drawing at its opposite edge . Other objects on the desk that may also be symbolic are a potted cactus and yucca , a ceramic flask with a cork stopper next to a small glass of liquid , a book of JOB cigarette rolling papers , and an open handwritten note book of many pages . Although only the size of small lizards , the reptiles have protruding crocodile-like fangs , and the one atop the dodecahedron has a dragon-like puff of smoke billowing from its nostrils . Like many of Escher 's works , the meaning of the imagery is enigmatic . There are , however , a number of scholarly interpretations of the work . One is that the lizard represents man , emerging from pure concept in two dimensions , becoming a three dimensional being , groping through life acquiring knowledge and wisdom , arriving at deep understanding of science and sacred geometric principals and the alchemical/spiritual nature of reality and existence , and finally descending to reunion with the realm of pure concept . In this theory the objects around the edge of the drawing are signals of the stages of emergence ( cactus , biological life ) , the beginning of the fire-quest for knowledge ( rolling papers ) , contemplation and distillation ( a jug and partially consumed glass of spirits ) , deep study , understanding and wisdom ( the open well-used notebook ) , and re-integration ( matches and cigarettes symbolizing controlled/civilized fire that nonetheless consumes and returns the physical to the abstract ) . Once a woman telephoned Escher and told him that she thought the image was a `` striking illustration of reincarnation '' . Another anecdote revolves around the small book on the desk with the letters JOB printed on it . Many people believed it to represent the biblical Book of Job . This is understandable since the reptilian animal matches the description of the extinct creature `` Leviathan '' in chapter 41 . The identity of the creature is difficult to determine as the book of Job is the oldest book in the Bible . Some say it may be Sarcosuchus . This ancient crocodyliform was discovered in Niger , Africa , which is near the proposed location of Uz , where the events of Job took place . The most likely interpretation of the small book in this work is that it is a book of JOB brand cigarette rolling papers that references the book in the Bible . It is uniquely coincidental how both the cigarette paper and Leviathan are related to fire .",
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"text": "Pygmy (Greek mythology) The Pygmies ( Πυγμαῖοι Pygmaioi , from the adjective πυγμαῖος from πυγμή pygmē , `` the length of the forearm '' ) were a tribe of diminutive humans in Greek mythology . According to the Iliad , they were involved in a constant war with the cranes , which migrated in winter to their homeland on the southern shores of the earth-encircling river Oceanus . One story describes the origin of the age-old battle , speaking of a Pygmy Queen named Gerana who offended the goddess Hera with her boasts of superior beauty , and was transformed into a crane . In art the scene was popular with little Pygmies armed with spears and slings , riding on the backs of goats , battling the flying cranes . The 2nd-century BC tomb near Panticapaeum , Crimea `` shows the battle of human pygmies with a flock of herons '' . The Pygmies were often portrayed as pudgy , comical dwarfs . In another legend , the Pygmies once encountered Heracles , and climbing all over the sleeping hero attempted to bind him down , but when he stood up they fell off . The story was adapted by Jonathan Swift as a template for Lilliputians . Later Greek geographers and writers attempted to place the Pygmies in a geographical context . Sometimes they were located in far India , at other times near the Ethiopians of Africa . The Pygmy bush tribes of central Africa were so named after the Greek mythological creatures by European explorers in the 19th century .",
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The first episode of The Night of premiered on HBO.
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"text": "The Night Of The Night Of is an American eight-part crime drama television miniseries based on Criminal Justice , a 2008 -- 09 British television series . The miniseries was written by Richard Price and Steven Zaillian and directed by Zaillian and James Marsh . Broadcast on HBO , The Night Of premiered on July 10 , 2016 to critical acclaim . The first episode premiered on June 24 , 2016 , via HBO on-demand .",
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"text": "Ebb Tide (The Wire) `` Ebb Tide '' is the first episode of the second season of the HBO original series , The Wire . The episode was written by David Simon , from a story by Simon and Ed Burns , and was directed by Ed Bianchi . It originally aired on June 1 , 2003 .",
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"text": "Rick and Morty (season 1) The first season of the American animated television series , Rick and Morty originally aired in the United States on Cartoon Network 's late night programming block , Adult Swim . It premiered on December 2 , 2013 with `` Pilot '' and ended on April 14 , 2014 with `` Ricksy Business '' , with a total of eleven episodes .",
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"text": "That's Got His Own `` That 's Got His Own '' is the 12th episode of the fourth season of the HBO original series The Wire . Written by George Pelecanos from a story by Ed Burns & George Pelecanos , and directed by Joe Chappelle , it originally aired on December 3 , 2006 .",
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"text": "List of Saturday Night Live episodes Saturday Night Live ( SNL ) is a late-night sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels . It premiered on NBC , a terrestrial television network , on October 11 , 1975 under the title NBC 's Saturday Night . The show often satirizes contemporary American popular culture and politics . Saturday Night Live features a two-tiered cast : the repertory members , also known as the `` Not Ready for Prime-Time Players , '' and newer cast members , known as `` Featured Players . '' Each week , the show features a host , often a well-known celebrity , who delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast . A musical guest is also invited to perform several sets ( usually two , and occasionally more ) . Every so often a host or musical guest will fill both roles , such as was the case with Britney Spears in 2000 and 2002 , Jennifer Lopez in 2001 and 2010 , Justin Timberlake in 2003 , 2006 and 2013 , Taylor Swift in 2009 , Bruno Mars in 2012 , Lady Gaga in 2013 , Miley Cyrus in 2013 and 2015 , Drake in 2014 and 2016 , Blake Shelton in 2015 , and Ariana Grande in 2016 . With the exception of Season 7 and several other rare cases , the show has begun with a cold open that ends with someone breaking character and proclaiming `` Live from New York , it 's Saturday Night ! '' Saturday Night Live is one of the longest running network programs in American television history , with over 800 episodes broadcast over the span of 42 seasons . A number of the show 's sketches have been developed into feature films , including The Blues Brothers , Wayne 's World , A Night at the Roxbury , Superstar , Coneheads , and MacGruber . Seasons 1 through 5 are available on DVD in Region 1 . Various Saturday Night Live sketches are available in several new media formats , including streaming on Hulu and Netflix . Selected sketches and segments are also available for purchase at the iTunes Store to download and playback on home computers and certain iPod and iPhone models .",
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"text": "The Jay Leno Show The Jay Leno Show is an American talk show created by and starring Jay Leno . Premiering on NBC on September 14 , 2009 , the program aired on weeknights at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT through February 9 , 2010 . The program was modeled upon the format of a late night talk show -- specifically , Jay Leno 's incarnation of The Tonight Show , opening with a comedic monologue , followed by interviews with celebrity guests and other comedy segments . Sketches from The Tonight Show ( including Headlines and Jaywalking ) were carried over to The Jay Leno Show , along with new sketches . The program was the result of a compromise by NBC Universal 's then-CEO Jeff Zucker to keep Jay Leno with the company following his retirement from The Tonight Show and replacement with Conan O'Brien . The Jay Leno Show was also intended to provide NBC with an alternative to the high-cost scripted dramas aired by competing networks in its time slot ; the network believed that the lower cost of production , in combination with product placement deals , meant that the program did not necessarily have to be highly viewed in order to turn a profit . NBC hoped to attract Leno 's existing fans , as well as a larger primetime audience than that of his late-night program . The Jay Leno Show was met with mixed reception from critics , who felt that the series had little differentiation from Leno 's Tonight Show . Others were critical of NBC 's decision to give up an hour of its weeknight lineup to Leno , due to the network 's past success with dramas airing in the time slot , while one NBC affiliate notably planned to not air the show at all , although this decision was retracted due to complaints by the network . Although viewership of The Jay Leno Show was initially on par with NBC 's projections , by November , the program 's ratings began to fall significantly . NBC 's affiliates complained that the declining viewership of The Jay Leno Show also had a ripple effect on the viewership of their late local newscasts . In an effort to address the concerns , NBC announced in January 2010 that it would , following the 2010 Winter Olympics , shorten The Jay Leno Show to a half-hour , and move it to 11:35 p.m -- the timeslot that had been occupied by The Tonight Show for nearly 60 years , and bump Tonight to 12:05 a.m. NBC 's decision resulted in a major public conflict between the network and Conan O'Brien , who asserted that the move would damage the highly respected Tonight Show franchise , and that he would not participate in the program if it were moved to 12:05 . Despite much support for O'Brien from both the public and media professionals alike , NBC maintained its plan to move Leno to 11:35 . On January 21 , 2010 , NBC reached a $ 45 million settlement with O'Brien in order to end his contract . The Jay Leno Show ended on February 9 , 2010 , after being on the air for only four months , with Entertainment Weekly calling the program television 's `` Biggest Bomb of All Time . '' Leno resumed his duties as host of The Tonight Show on March 1 , 2010 , in a final stint that lasted until his February 2014 succession by Jimmy Fallon .",
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"text": "List of The Newsroom episodes The Newsroom is an American television drama series created by Aaron Sorkin , which premiered on the premium cable network HBO on June 24 , 2012 . The series concluded on December 14 , 2014 , and consists of 25 episodes over three seasons . Jeff Daniels stars as Atlantis Cable News anchor Will McAvoy , who takes a mandatory leave of absence after a public tirade about America 's shortcomings during a political debate . Upon his return , he discovers that most of his staff have quit . Seeing an opportunity to return to the glory days of televised news instead of ratings-driven infotainment , his boss Charlie Skinner ( Sam Waterston ) has hired Will 's ex-girlfriend MacKenzie McHale ( Emily Mortimer ) as the new executive producer . McHale shares Skinner 's vision of TV news , and she and Will immediately butt heads . The series is executive produced by Aaron Sorkin , Scott Rudin , and Alan Poul .",
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"text": "Game of Thrones (season 6) The sixth season of the fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones premiered on HBO on April 24 , 2016 , and concluded on June 26 , 2016 . It consists of ten episodes , each of approximately 50 -- 60 minutes , largely of original content not found in George R. R. Martin 's A Song of Ice and Fire series . Some material is adapted from the upcoming sixth novel The Winds of Winter and the fourth and fifth novels , A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons . The series was adapted for television by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss . HBO ordered the season on April 8 , 2014 , together with the fifth season , which began filming in July 2015 primarily in Northern Ireland , Spain , Croatia , Iceland and Canada . Each episode cost over $ 10 million . The season follows the continuing struggle between the Starks and other noble families of Westeros for the Iron Throne . The Starks defeat the Bolton forces in battle , and Jon Snow is proclaimed the King in the North . Tyrion attempts to rule Meereen while Daenerys is held captive by a Dothraki tribe . At King 's Landing , the Tyrell army attempts to liberate Margaery and Loras , but Margaery capitulates to the High Sparrow , who becomes more powerful by influencing King Tommen . At her trial , Cersei burns the Great Sept , killing her rivals , while Tommen kills himself . Unopposed , Cersei is crowned Queen of Westeros . Ellaria Sand and three of Oberyn Martell 's daughters kill Doran and Trystane Martell and seize control of Dorne , and Olenna discusses an alliance with Ellaria . In Essos , Daenerys Targaryen is captured by Khal Moro who takes her before the khals ; she burns them alive and takes command of the Dothraki . Game of Thrones features a large ensemble cast , including Peter Dinklage , Nikolaj Coster-Waldau , Lena Headey , Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington . The season introduced new cast members , including Max von Sydow , Pilou Asbæk and James Faulkner . Critics praised its production values , writing , plot development , and cast . Game of Thrones received most nominations for the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards , with 23 nominations , and won twelve , including that for Outstanding Drama Series for the second year in a row . U.S. viewership rose compared to the previous season , and by approximately 13 % over its course , from 7.9 million to 8.9 million by the finale .",
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"text": "Dexter (season 1) The first season of Dexter is an adaptation of Jeff Lindsay 's first novel in the Dexter series , Darkly Dreaming Dexter . Subsequent seasons have featured original storylines . This season aired from October 1 , 2006 to December 17 , 2006 , and follows Dexter 's investigation of `` The Ice Truck Killer '' . Introduced in the first episode , `` Dexter '' , this serial killer targets prostitutes and leaves their bodies severed and bloodless . At the same time , Dexter 's foster sister , Debra Morgan ( Jennifer Carpenter ) , a vice squad officer , aspires to work in the homicide department , and Dexter 's girlfriend , Rita Bennett ( Julie Benz ) , wants their relationship to be more intimate . Christian Camargo appears as Rudy Cooper and is a recurring character until the end of the season . The show 's first season received generally favorable reviews from critics ; it was praised as `` bold , different and exciting , with a central character and performance that take your breath away '' by the New York Daily News . The Wall Street Journal saw `` the grotesqueries of Dexter '' as `` not something that can easily be dismissed with the old '' ` you do n't have to watch ' line '' , and concluded that `` We do have to live among the viewers who will be desensitized , or aroused , by this show '' . The aggregate site Metacritic scored the show 's first season at 77 out of 100 based on 27 critics reviews . The season received high ratings for Showtime ; the pilot episode attracted more than a million viewers , giving the channel its highest ratings in nearly two years , while the finale `` Born Free '' drew an audience of 1.1 million viewers in the U.S. On average , the season was watched by two million viewers per episode during its original run when factoring in DVR viewers . Due to the 2007 -- 2008 Writers Guild strike and encouraged by the show 's critical success and high ratings on Showtime , CBS , a national terrestrial broadcast network , announced in December 2007 that it was considering airing an edited version of the first season of Dexter for free-to-air broadcast . It began to broadcast it on February 17 , 2008 , and thus , Dexter became the first program in 20 years to air on a broadcast network after being shown on a premium cable channel . During the show 's rerun on the CBS network in 2008 , the ratings were much higher , reaching 8.2 million viewers during its premiere February , giving the network its best rating in the 10 p.m. timeslot since December the previous year . During its 12-week run , it dropped to 7.1 million in early April , and to 6.6 million during the season 's finale on May 6 .",
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"text": "Powers, Principalities, Thrones and Dominions `` Powers , Principalities , Thrones and Dominions ' '' is the nineteenth episode of the first season of the American crime-thriller television series Millennium . It premiered on the Fox network on April 25 , 1997 . The episode was written by Ted Mann and Harold Rosenthal and directed by Thomas J. Wright . `` Powers , Principalities , Thrones and Dominions '' featured guest appearances by Sarah-Jane Redmond and Richard Cox . Millennium Group consultant Frank Black ( Lance Henriksen ) is convinced to return to work after the death of a close friend . However , it soon becomes apparent that his first case back on the job is much deeper than he had expected . `` Powers , Principalities , Thrones and Dominions '' features the final appearances in the series by both Bill Smitrovich and Robin Gammell . The episode has received mixed to positive reviews from critics , and was viewed by approximately 6.5 million households in its initial broadcast .",
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"text": "Luxury Lounge `` Luxury Lounge '' is the seventy-second episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the seventh of the show 's sixth season . It was written by Matthew Weiner , directed by Danny Leiner and originally aired on April 23 , 2006 .",
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"text": "Midnight on the Firing Line `` Midnight on the Firing Line '' is the first regular episode of the science fiction television series Babylon 5 .",
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"text": "Cold Stones `` Cold Stones '' is the seventy-sixth episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the eleventh of the show 's sixth season . It was written by Diane Frolov , Andrew Schneider and David Chase , directed by Tim Van Patten and originally aired on May 21 , 2006 .",
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"text": "Fire (Part 1) `` Fire '' ( Part 1 ) is the season premiere of the fourth season of the American police drama television series Homicide : Life on the Street . It originally aired on NBC on October 20 , 1995 . The episode was written by Julie Martin ( from a story by Tom Fontana and Henry Bromell ) and was directed by Tim Hunter . The two-part story centres on Pembleton and Bayliss ' investigation into a pair of arson-related homicides , and introduces a new regular character , Arson Squad detective Mike Kellerman ( played by Reed Diamond ) , who subsequently transfers to Homicide and partners with Det. Meldrick Lewis . This episode also flagged the permanent departure of regular characters Stanley Bolander ( Ned Beatty ) and Beau Felton ( Daniel Baldwin ) .",
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"text": "The Thin White Line (Millennium) '' ` The Thin White Line '' is the fourteenth episode of the first season of the American crime-thriller television series Millennium . It premiered on the Fox network on February 14 , 1997 . The episode was written by Glen Morgan and James Wong and directed by Thomas J. Wright . `` The Thin White Line '' featured guest appearances by Jeremy Roberts and Scott Heindl . When a spate of killings seems to echo that of a man currently incarcerated , Millennium Group consultant Frank Black ( Lance Henriksen ) must confront the specter of his past and face a murderer who nearly took a younger Black 's life . `` The Thin White Line '' draws inspiration from real killers Herbert Mullin , Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris , and contains several references to Morgan and Wong 's previous series Space : Above and Beyond . The episode was viewed by approximately 6.6 million households in its initial broadcast and has received positive reviews from critics .",
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"text": "The Climb (Game of Thrones) `` The Climb '' is the sixth episode of the third season of HBO 's fantasy television series Game of Thrones , and the 26th episode of the series . Directed by Alik Sakharov and written by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss , it aired on May 5 , 2013 . The episode 's title comes from climbing of the wall by Jon Snow and Ygritte , and also the references from dialogue between Lord Petyr Baelish and Lord Varys .",
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"text": "HBO Now HBO Now is an over-the-top subscription video on demand service operated by American premium cable and satellite television network HBO . Officially unveiled on March 9 and launched on April 7 , 2015 the service allows subscribers on-demand access to HBO 's library of original programs , films and other content on personal computers , smartphones , tablet devices and digital media players . Unlike HBO Go , HBO 's online video on demand service for existing subscribers of the linear television channel , HBO Now is available as a standalone service and does not require a television subscription to use , targeting cord cutters who use competing services such as Netflix and Hulu .",
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"text": "The Night Shift (TV series) The Night Shift is an American medical drama series that premiered on May 27 , 2014 , on NBC . The series was created by Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah , and follows the lives of the staff who work the late night shift in the emergency room at San Antonio Memorial Hospital . On May 8 , 2015 , NBC renewed The Night Shift for a third season , which ran from June 1 to August 31 , 2016 . On November 17 , 2016 , NBC renewed the series for a fourth season , which will premiere on June 22 , 2017 .",
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"text": "The Blacklist (season 1) The first season of the American crime thriller television series The Blacklist premiered on NBC on September 23 , 2013 . The season was produced by Davis Entertainment , Universal Television , and Sony Pictures Television , and the executive producers are Jon Bokenkamp , John Davis , John Eisendrath , John Fox , and Joe Carnahan .",
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"text": "The Quality of Mercy (Babylon 5) `` The Quality of Mercy '' is an episode from the first season of the science fiction television series Babylon 5 . The title is from a quote from the beginning of Portia 's oration in Shakespeare 's Merchant of Venice , Act IV , scene one .",
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"text": "Tonight's the Night (TV series) Tonight 's the Night is a BBC Saturday night entertainment television programme which started on BBC One since 18 April 2009 . It is presented by actor and singer John Barrowman .",
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Tall Story is a movie released in 1960.
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"text": "Tall Story Tall Story is a 1960 American romantic comedy film made by Warner Bros. , directed by Joshua Logan and starring Anthony Perkins with Jane Fonda , in her first screen role , at the age of 22 . It is based on the 1957 novel `` The Homecoming Game '' by Howard Nemerov , which was the basis of a successful 1959 Broadway play , called Tall Story , by the writing team of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse . The film was a considerable departure from Logan 's previous two projects , the drama Sayonara , which won multiple Academy Awards , and the blockbuster South Pacific and was Robert Redford 's first film ever , where he played an uncredited basketball player . Tall Story is a farcical social satire of American campus life , making fun of the way college life can become a marriage market for some students . Fonda portrays a character who is the complete opposite of the independent liberated woman she later personified .",
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"text": "Knight of 100 Faces Knight of 100 Faces ( Il cavaliere dai cento volti ) is a 1960 Italian swashbuckler film directed by Pino Mercanti and starring Lex Barker and Liana Orfei .",
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"text": "Toy Story (franchise) Toy Story is a computer animated film series and Disney media franchise that began with the original 1995 film , Toy Story , produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures . The franchise is based on the anthropomorphic concept that all toys , unknown to humans , are secretly alive , and the films focus on a diverse group of toys that feature a classic cowboy , Sheriff Woody , and modern spaceman , Buzz Lightyear . The group unexpectedly embark on adventures that challenge and change them . The first two films of the franchise were directed by John Lasseter , and the third by Lee Unkrich , who acted as the co-director of the second film ( together with Lasseter and Ash Brannon ) . Lasseter will return to direct the upcoming fourth film . All three films , produced on a total budget of $ 320 million , have grossed more than $ 1.9 billion worldwide . Each film set box office records , with the third included in the top 15 all time worldwide films . Critics have given all three films extremely positive reviews . Special Blu-ray and DVD editions of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 were released on March 23 , 2010 . They were also re-released in theaters as a Disney Digital 3-D `` double feature '' for at least two weeks in October 2009 . The series is the 24th highest-grossing franchise worldwide , the fifth highest-grossing animated franchise ( behind Shrek , Ice Age , Despicable Me and Madagascar ) , and is among the most critically acclaimed trilogies of all time . On November 1 , 2011 , all three Toy Story films were released in Disney Blu-ray 3D as a trilogy pack and as individual films .",
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"text": "The Jailbreakers The Jailbreakers is a 1960 American film written , produced and directed by Alexander Grasshoff in his debut feature film that was released by American International Pictures as a double feature with Why Must I Die ? .",
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"text": "Love Story (Johnny Mathis album) Love Story is an album by American pop singer Johnny Mathis that was released in February 1971 by Columbia Records and included a recent Oscar nominee ( `` What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life ? '' ) , a flashback to 1967 ( `` Traces '' ) , a new song by Bacharach & David ( `` Ten Times Forever More '' ) , a lesser-known one by Goffin & King ( `` I Was There '' ) , and two songs that originated in film scores from 1970 and had lyrics added later : the album closer , `` Loss of Love '' , from Sunflower and the album opener from Love Story , which was subtitled `` Where Do I Begin '' . The norm for Mathis projects from this era was to cover recent hits , and the title track of this one was so recent that the version by Andy Williams began a 13-week run to number nine on Billboard magazine 's Hot 100 chart in February 1971 , coinciding with the release of this LP . The Mathis recording of `` Ten Times Forever More '' was released as a single on January 21 of that year and spent two weeks on Billboard magazine 's Easy Listening chart in March that included a peak position at number 32 . The album 's debut on the magazine 's Top LP 's chart was in the issue dated March 13 and led to a number 47 showing over the course of 18 weeks . Love Story was released for the first time on compact disc in 1995 as one of two albums on one CD , the other LP being his Raindrops Keep Fallin ' on My Head album from 1970 .",
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"text": "List of horror films of 1960 A list of horror films released in 1960 .",
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"text": "The Hustler (film) The Hustler is a 1961 American drama film directed by Robert Rossen from Walter Tevis 's 1959 novel of the same name , adapted for the screen by Rossen and Sidney Carroll . It tells the story of small-time pool hustler `` Fast Eddie '' Felson and his desire to break into the `` major league '' of professional hustling and high-stakes wagering by high-rollers that follows it . He throws his raw talent and ambition up against the best player in the country ; seeking to best the legendary pool player `` Minnesota Fats . '' After initially losing to Fats and getting involved with unscrupulous manager Bert Gordon , Eddie returns to try again , but only after paying a terrible personal price . The film was shot on location in New York City . It stars Paul Newman as `` Fast '' Eddie Felson , Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats , Piper Laurie as Sarah , and George C. Scott as Bert . The Hustler was a major critical and popular success , gaining a reputation as a modern classic . Its exploration of winning , losing , and character garnered a number of major awards ; it is also credited with helping to spark a resurgence in the popularity of pool . Real-life pool player Rudolf Wanderone , known at the time as `` New York Fats '' and `` Chicago Fats '' , claimed to be the real life inspiration for Gleason 's character , Minnesota Fats , and adopted the name as his own .",
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"text": "The NeverEnding Story (film) The NeverEnding Story is a 1984 American epic fantasy film based on the novel of the same name by Michael Ende , about a boy who reads a magical book that tells a story of a young warrior whose task is to stop a dark storm called the Nothing from engulfing a fantasy world . The film was produced by Bernd Eichinger and Dieter Giessler and directed and co-written by Wolfgang Petersen ( his first English-language film ) and starred Noah Hathaway , Barret Oliver , Tami Stronach , Patricia Hayes , Sydney Bromley , Gerald McRaney , Moses Gunn , and Alan Oppenheimer as the voices of both Falkor and Gmork ( as well as other characters ) . At the time of its release , it was the most expensive film produced outside the United States or the Soviet Union . The film was the first in The NeverEnding Story film series and later followed by two sequels . Ende felt that this adaptation 's content deviated so far from the spirit of his book that he requested that production either be halted or the film 's title be changed ; when the producers did neither , he sued them and subsequently lost the case . Ende called the film a `` gigantic melodrama of kitsch , commerce , plush and plastic '' -LSB- Ein `` gigantisches Melodram aus Kitsch , Kommerz , Plüsch und Plastik '' -RSB- . The film only adapts the first half of the book , and consequently does not convey the message of the title as it was portrayed in the novel . The second half of the book would subsequently be used as the rough basis for the second film , The Next Chapter . The third film , Escape from Fantasia , features a completely original plot .",
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"text": "Creo en ti Creo en ti is a 1960 Argentine film .",
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"text": "Sixty Stories (book) Sixty Stories collects sixty of Donald Barthelme 's short stories , several of which originally appeared in The New Yorker . The book was first published by G. P. Putnam 's Sons in 1981 .",
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"text": "West Side Story (soundtrack) West Side Story is the soundtrack to the 1961 film West Side Story . Released in 1961 , the soundtrack spent 54 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard 's album charts , giving it the longest run at No. 1 of any album in history , although some lists instead credit Michael Jackson 's Thriller , on the grounds that West Side Story was listed on a chart for stereo albums only at a time when many albums were recorded in mono . In 1962 , it won a Grammy award for `` Best Sound Track Album -- Original Cast '' and Johnny Richards orchestrations of the movie score ( on Kenton 's West Side Story ) also winning a Grammy in 1962 for `` Best Large Ensemble Jazz Album '' further bolstering the popularity of the movie and soundtrack . In the United States , it was the best-selling album of the 1960s , certifying three times platinum by the RIAA on November 21 , 1986 . Though the album was released just a few years after the release of the original broadway cast recording , it is according to Broadway Babies preferred by some to the earlier version both sentimentally , as the film succeeded in establishing the musical as a `` popular masterpiece '' , and musically , as it contains `` beefier orchestration '' .",
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"text": "The Girl in Lovers Lane The Girl in Lovers ' Lane is a 1960 American film directed by Charles R. Rondeau following the adventures of two drifters who get involved with the residents of the little town of Sherman . It was parodied on the television show Mystery Science Theater 3000 .",
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"text": "1961 in film The year 1961 in film involved some significant events , with West Side Story winning 10 Academy Awards .",
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"text": "Popeye the Sailor (1960s TV series) Popeye the Sailor is an American animated series produced for ABC through King Features Syndicate TV that was released in 1960 with 220 episodes produced . The episodes are grouped by the production studios of Larry Harmon Pictures , Rembrandt Films/Halas and Batchelor , Gerald Ray Studios , Jack Kinney Productions , Paramount Cartoon Studios , and Italy-based animation company Corona Cinematografica .",
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"text": "Height Height is the measure of vertical distance , either how `` tall '' something is , or how `` high up '' it is . For example `` The height of the building is 50 m '' or `` The height of the airplane is 10,000 m '' . When used to describe how high something like an airplane or mountain peak is from sea level , height is more often called altitude . Height is measured along the vertical ( y ) axis between a specified point and another .",
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"text": "Černá sobota Černá sobota ( Black Saturday ) is a 1960 Czechoslovak film . The film starred Josef Kemr .",
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"text": "Flemming og Kvik Flemming og Kvik is a 1960 Danish coming-of-age film directed by Gabriel Axel .",
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"text": "Walking Tall (TV series) Walking Tall is an American television drama series that ran on NBC in 1981 for one season of seven episodes . The first 5 episodes aired Saturday nights at 9:00 p.m. ( opposite the ABC series The Love Boat ) . The last 2 episodes aired Tuesday nights at 10:00 p.m. ( opposite ABC 's Hart to Hart ) . NBC reran all 7 episodes from April -- June 1981 . This one-hour show was a continuation of the 1973 film Walking Tall , which was based on the life of McNairy County Sheriff Buford Pusser . In this series , Pusser is the sheriff of the fictionalized McNeal County , Tennessee , fighting criminals each week in 1969 . Bo Svenson played Pusser , whom he had played before in Walking Tall Part 2 ( 1975 ) and Walking Tall : Final Chapter ( 1977 ) . ( Brian Dennehy played Pusser in A Real American Hero in 1978 on CBS ) . The rest of the cast included : Walter Barnes as Carl Pusser Harold Sylvester as Deputy Aaron Fairfax Courtney Pledger as Deputy Joan Litton Jeff Lester as Deputy Grady Spooner Heather McAdam as Dwanna Pusser Rad Daly as Michael Pusser L.Q. Jones appeared in one segment as John Witter , Pusser 's long-time nemesis . Guest stars included Robert Englund , William Windom , Chuck Connors , Merlin Olsen , Ralph Bellamy , Gail Strickland , James MacArthur , and Art Hindle . The theme song `` Walking Tall '' was sung by Brad Mercer . At the time , Svenson was the highest-paid actor in a television series .",
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"text": "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (film) The Dark at the Top of the Stairs is a 1960 American drama film . Academy Award winner Delbert Mann directed the work of Robert Preston and Dorothy McGuire in the production . Shirley Knight garnered an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress , and Lee Kinsolving was nominated for a Golden Globe Award as Best Supporting Actor . Knight was also nominated for two Golden Globes . Mann 's direction was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing in a Feature Film . It was based on the Tony Award nominated play of the same by William Inge .",
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"text": "Cool Hand Luke Cool Hand Luke is a 1967 American prison drama film directed by Stuart Rosenberg , starring Paul Newman and featuring George Kennedy in an Oscar-winning performance . Newman stars in the title role as Luke , a prisoner in a Florida prison camp who refuses to submit to the system . The film , set in the early 1950s , is based on Donn Pearce 's 1965 novel of the same name . Pearce sold the story to Warner Bros. , who then hired him to write the script . Due to Pearce 's lack of film experience , the studio added Frank Pierson to rework the screenplay . Newman 's biographer Marie Edelman Borden states that the `` tough , honest '' script drew together threads from earlier movies , especially Hombre , Newman 's earlier film of 1967 . The film has been cited by Roger Ebert as an anti-establishment film which was shot during the time of the Vietnam War , in which Newman 's character endures `` physical punishment , psychological cruelty , hopelessness and equal parts of sadism and masochism . '' His influence on his prison mates and the torture that he endures is compared to that of Jesus , and Christian symbolism is used throughout the film , culminating in a photograph superimposed over crossroads at the end of the film in comparison to the crucifixion . Filming took place on the San Joaquin River Delta , and the set , imitating a southern prison farm , was built in Stockton , California . The filmmakers sent a crew to Tavares Road Prison in Tavares , Florida , to take photographs and measurements . Upon its release , Cool Hand Luke received favorable reviews and became a box-office success . The film cemented Newman 's status as one of the era 's top box-office actors , while the film was described as the `` touchstone of an era . '' Newman was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor , George Kennedy won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor , Pearce and Pierson were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay , and the score by Lalo Schifrin was also nominated for the Best Original Score . In 2005 , the United States Library of Congress selected it for the National Film Registry , considering it to be `` culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant . '' It has a 100 % rating on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes . The quotation used by the prison warden ( Strother Martin ) in the film , which begins with `` What we 've got here is failure to communicate , '' was listed at No. 11 on the American Film Institute 's list of the 100 most memorable movie lines .",
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"text": "It Started in Naples It Started in Naples is an American romantic comedy film made by Paramount Pictures and released in August 1960 . It was directed by Melville Shavelson and produced by Jack Rose from a screenplay by Suso Cecchi d'Amico based on the story by Michael Pertwee and Jack Davies . The Technicolor cinematography was by Robert Surtees . The film stars Clark Gable , Sophia Loren , Vittorio De Sica and an Italian cast .",
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"text": "Darth Vader Darth Vader , also known by his birth name Anakin Skywalker , is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise . Vader appears in the original film trilogy as a pivotal antagonist whose actions drive the plot , while his past as Anakin Skywalker and the story of his corruption are central to the narrative of the prequel trilogy . The character was created by George Lucas and has been portrayed by numerous actors . His appearances span the first six Star Wars films , as well as Rogue One , and his character is heavily referenced in Star Wars : The Force Awakens . He is also an important character in the Star Wars expanded universe of television series , video games , novels , literature and comic books . Originally a Jedi prophesied to bring balance to the Force , he falls to the dark side of the Force and serves the evil Galactic Empire at the right hand of his Sith master , Emperor Palpatine ( also known as Darth Sidious ) . He is also the father of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa , secret husband of Padmé Amidala and grandfather of Kylo Ren . Darth Vader has become one of the most iconic villains in popular culture , and has been listed among the greatest villains and fictional characters ever . The American Film Institute listed him as the third greatest movie villain in cinema history on 100 Years ... 100 Heroes and Villains , behind Hannibal Lecter and Norman Bates . However , other critics consider him a tragic hero , citing his original motivations for the greater good before his fall to the dark side .",
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"text": "Brian Muir Brian Muir may refer to : Brian Muir ( footballer ) ( born 1936 ) , Australian rules footballer Brian Muir ( racing driver ) ( 1931 -- 1983 ) , Australian auto racing driver Brian Muir ( sculptor ) ( born 1952 ) , British sculptor who co-created the Darth Vader character from Star Wars",
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"text": "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1992 video game) Star Wars : The Empire Strikes Back is a video game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in . It is the sequel the original Star Wars for the NES . This is the second of three video games released under the Empire Strikes Back title for home video game systems . It was preceded by a version for the Atari 2600 and succeeded by Super Star Wars : The Empire Strikes Back for the Super NES . After the game was completed , the developers were occupied with making JVC 's Super Star Wars for the Super NES , so a corresponding NES sequel covering the film Return of the Jedi was never developed , nor released . A version of the game was released for the Game Boy . That product was reprinted and distributed by several publishers over the course of three years .",
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"text": "Doctor Who Doctor Who is a British science-fiction television programme produced by the BBC since 1963 . The programme depicts the adventures of a Time Lord called `` The Doctor '' , an extraterrestrial being from the planet Gallifrey . He explores the universe in a time-travelling space ship called the TARDIS . Its exterior appears as a blue British police box , which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired . Accompanied by a number of companions , the Doctor combats a variety of foes , while working to save civilisations and help people in need . The show is a significant part of British popular culture , and elsewhere it has gained a cult following . It has influenced generations of British television professionals , many of whom grew up watching the series . The programme originally ran from 1963 to 1989 . There was an unsuccessful attempt to revive regular production in 1996 with a backdoor pilot , in the form of a television film titled Doctor Who . The programme was relaunched in 2005 , and since then has been produced in-house by BBC Wales in Cardiff . Doctor Who has also spawned numerous spin-offs , including comic books , films , novels , audio dramas , and the television series Torchwood ( 2006 -- 2011 ) , The Sarah Jane Adventures ( 2007 -- 2011 ) , K-9 ( 2009 -- 2010 ) , and Class '' ( 2016-present ) , and has been the subject of many parodies and references in popular culture . Twelve actors have headlined the series as the Doctor . The transition from one actor to another is written into the plot of the show with the concept of regeneration into a new incarnation -- an idea introduced in 1966 to allow the show to continue after the departure of original lead William Hartnell who was becoming very ill at the time . The concept is that this is a Time Lord trait through which the character of the Doctor takes on a new body and personality to recover from a severe injury or anything that would otherwise kill a normal person . Each actor 's portrayal differs , but all represent stages in the life of the same character and form a single narrative . The time-travelling feature of the plot means that different incarnations of the Doctor occasionally meet . The current lead , Peter Capaldi , took on the role after Matt Smith 's exit in the 2013 Christmas special `` The Time of the Doctor '' . In 2017 , Capaldi confirmed he would be leaving at the end of the tenth series , with his final appearance being the 2017 Christmas Special .",
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"text": "Super Star Wars Super Star Wars is a 1992 video game for the Super NES based on the 1977 film Star Wars . It is the SNES equivalent of the Star Wars NES game . Super Star Wars features mostly run and gun gameplay , although it has stages which feature other challenges , such as driving a landspeeder or piloting an X-wing . It also features multiple playable characters with different abilities . The game was followed by two sequels based on the subsequent Star Wars films , Super Star Wars : The Empire Strikes Back and Super Star Wars : Return of the Jedi .",
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"text": "Chewco Chewco Investments L. P. , was a limited partnership associated with the Enron scandal , which resulted in the bankruptcy of Enron . It was named after the Star Wars character Chewbacca , because it was created to hide losses from the Joint Energy Development Investment Limited , known by its acronym `` JEDI '' . Like Chewbacca , the Jedi Knights were prominent characters in Star Wars . Enron created Chewco as a limited partnership which would help keep the JEDI project off its books . It wanted to buy out the California Public Employees ' Retirement System 's interest in JEDI , but it did not want to be forced , by accepted accounting principles , to consolidate JEDI in the Enron financial statements and thus reflect debt and/or financial losses . Enron wanted to keep JEDI afloat , but it needed a partner to take at least a 3 % stake , or the partnership 's results would have to be included in Enron 's financial statements . Chewco was created to be that partner . The Chewco structure did not meet the SPE consolidation rules . The three basic rules for nonconsolidation of an SPE require that the independent equity investor -- continuously invest at least 3 % of the SPE 's assets ; exercise control of and assume risks of the SPE ; and like all other transactions , provide real ( potential ) economic benefits to Enron . Chewco appeared to meet these tests , because it was financed by an unsecured loan from Barclay 's Bank ; in reality , however , the loan had been guaranteed by Enron stock held by Enron itself . Additionally , as investors became more wary of Chewco , Michael Kopper , an Enron employee who reported to CFO Andrew Fastow , took over the titular management role and was used to hide actual ownership . With Enron thus assuming practical control over Chewco , the structure did not meet an additional requirement for a non-consolidated SPE . More prosaically , this was one of many ways in which Enron `` cooked the books '' , failing to disclose corporate debt that SEC regulations require to be disclosed . Over the course of three years , Kopper received between $ 1.5 and $ 2 million in management fees from Chewco , some of which was kicked back to Fastow in the form of checks written to members of his family . According to the Powers Report ( the report of the investigative committee chaired by William Powers , Jr ) Kopper did little actual work , aside from time spent manipulating the books . Chewco itself did little actual work other than moving funds from one account to another , and that was done with minor expenditure of labor by lower-level employees . After all was said and done , Enron used Chewco to report roughly $ 400 million in profits which did not exist , while concealing $ 600 million in debt . Enron 's requirement to restate its earnings to remove this fake $ 400 million profit was a primary catalyst of Enron 's downfall .",
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"text": "Draconian (Doctor Who) The Draconians are an extraterrestrial race . They were featured in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who . Their only television appearance to date was in the 1973 serial Frontier in Space . Unlike many `` monster '' races in Doctor Who , the Draconians were articulate and portrayed as having a sophisticated and advanced culture like feudal Japan . In later interviews , Jon Pertwee cited the Draconians as his favourite of all the monsters he had encountered during his time as the Doctor . The Draconian Empire was a vast spacefaring feudal civilisation of reptilian humanoids , centered on the planet Draconia , with a society stratifed along class and gender lines ( for example , females were not permitted to speak in the presence of the Emperor ) that was bound by a strong code of honour . The Draconian Empire dated back to at least the 21st century , when a space plague that afflicted their world was dealt with by the Doctor . For his services , the 15th Emperor made the Doctor a noble of Draconia . The Earth Empire 's first contact with the Draconian Empire was in the year 2520 . The ship sent by the Draconians for the peace mission was a battlecruiser , as befitted a noble of Draconia , although ( as agreed ) its missile banks were empty and it was otherwise unarmed . However , both Draconian and Earth ships were caught in a neutron storm , damaging the Earth ship and destroying the Draconian ship 's communications systems . As a result , the Draconian ship was unable to respond to the Earth ship 's signals . The commander of the Earth ship saw what he perceived to be a battlecruiser bearing down on his crippled vessel and gave the order to attack , destroying the battlecruiser and triggering off a brief but bloody war in which millions of lives were lost . An uneasy peace was negotiated in the end , leading to two decades of cold war and the carving out of a frontier between the two empires . In 2540 , several incidents involving attacks on cargo freighters along their respective borders nearly led to the war turning hot once more , with both sides accusing the other of piracy and violating the frontier . These attacks turned out to be the work of Ogron mercenaries under the orders of the renegade Time Lord known as the Master , who was using a sonic hypnosis device to make the Earth crews see the Ogrons as Draconians and vice versa . The Master had allied himself with the Daleks , who were launching another bid for galactic conquest and hoped to pick up the pieces after a new Earth-Draconia War . The plot was revealed by the Third Doctor , and instead of going to war against each other , the two empires united against the Daleks .",
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"text": "Naboo Naboo is a planet in the fictional Star Wars universe with a mostly green terrain and which is the homeworld of two societies : the Gungans who dwell in underwater cities and the humans who live in colonies on the surface . Humans of Naboo have an electoral monarchy and maintain a peaceful culture that defends education , the arts , environmental protection and scientific achievements . The main capital of Naboo is Theed . Located in the Chommell sector , Naboo is the home planet of Padmé Amidala and Jar Jar Binks , as well as Senator ( later Supreme Chancellor and then Emperor ) Palpatine . In Star Wars : Episode I -- The Phantom Menace , it was the site of a blockade by the Trade Federation and the Battle of Naboo between the Federation and the native inhabitants . Naboo is seen in four films in the Star Wars series , having a prominent role in the first two prequels and glimpsed briefly in Revenge of the Sith and the 2004 DVD release of Return of the Jedi . Theed 's architecture , while referencing Ancient Rome and other classical traditions , was heavily inspired by the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center in California . ( Skywalker Ranch and Industrial Light & Magic are both based in Marin County . )",
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"text": "Jedi Academy trilogy The Jedi Academy trilogy is a trilogy of science fiction novels set in the Star Wars expanded universe . Written by Kevin J. Anderson , the plot takes place around seven years after the events of Return of the Jedi , in 11 ABY . The series chronicles Luke Skywalker 's early attempts to rebuild the Jedi Order after the defeat of the Emperor . Some of the events in the trilogy are retold from a different perspective in I , Jedi by Michael A. Stackpole .",
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"text": "Film series A film series ( also referred to as a film franchise ) is a collection of related films in succession that share the same fictional universe , or are marketed as a series . Sometimes the work is conceived from the beginning as a multiple-film work , for example the Three Colours series , but in most cases the success of the original film inspires further films to be made . Individual sequels are relatively common , but are not always successful enough to spawn further installments . The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the highest grossing film series in unadjusted US Dollar figures surpassing the Harry Potter , Star Wars , James Bond , and Peter Jackson 's The Lord of the Rings series . However , `` Star Wars '' has the highest when adjusted for inflation .",
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"text": "Star Wars: Rebel Assault Star Wars : Rebel Assault is a rail shooter video game developed and published by LucasArts for DOS , Apple Macintosh , Sega CD and 3DO Interactive Multiplayer systems , set in the Star Wars universe . Released in 1993 , it is the first CD-ROM-only game to be published by LucasArts . The game 's story focuses on a young pilot called Rookie One as he/she is trained by , and subsequently fights for , the Rebel Alliance in the Galactic Civil War . The game features digitized footage and music from the original movies ( although most of the original footage is replaced by CGI rendered sequences ) , and full speech . Rebel Assault is one of the oldest titles to make use of extensive full motion video ( FMV ) on the PC . The video was used to display pre-rendered 3D graphics that were far ahead of what a contemporary PC could render in real-time . Developers pre-rendered various environments and battles and the player flew through these environments .",
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"text": "List of Star Wars species (K–O) This is a list of Star Wars species , containing the names of fictional sentient species from the Star Wars franchise beginning with the letters K through O. Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas . The first film in the series , Star Wars , was released on May 25 , 1977 and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon , followed by five sequels and three prequels . Many species of alien creatures ( often humanoid ) are depicted .",
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"text": "Droid (robot) A droid is a fictional robot possessing some degree of artificial intelligence in the Star Wars science fiction franchise . Coined by special effects artist John Stears , the term is a clipped form of `` android '' , a word originally reserved for robots designed to look and act like a human . The word `` droid '' has been a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd since 1977 .",
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"text": "Millennium Falcon The Millennium Falcon is a spaceship in the Star Wars universe commanded at one time by Corellian smuggler Han Solo ( Harrison Ford ) and his Wookiee first mate , Chewbacca ( Peter Mayhew ) . The highly modified Corellian Engineering Corporation ( CEC ) YT-1300 light freighter first appears in Star Wars ( 1977 ) , and subsequently in The Empire Strikes Back ( 1980 ) , Return of the Jedi ( 1983 ) and The Force Awakens ( 2015 ) . The ship also makes a brief cameo appearance in Revenge of the Sith ( 2005 ) . Additionally , the Falcon appears in a variety of Star Wars expanded universe materials , including books , comics , and games ; James Luceno 's novel Millennium Falcon focuses on the titular ship . It also appears in the 2014 animated film The Lego Movie in Lego form , with Billy Dee Williams and Anthony Daniels reprising their roles of Lando Calrissian and C-3PO , with Keith Ferguson voicing Han Solo .",
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"text": "Star Wars Episode I: Obi-Wan's Adventures Star Wars Episode I : Obi-Wan 's Adventures is a video game that chronicles the events of the film Star Wars : Episode I -- The Phantom Menace from the character Obi-Wan Kenobi 's perspective . It is the result of an agreement made in 2000 between the two video game publishers LucasArts and THQ . The agreement allows THQ to turn LucasArts licenses into games for the hand held console Game Boy Color , the first being Obi-Wan 's Adventures . THQ published the game and HotGen developed it . It was released on November 27 , 2000 . The story of Obi-Wan 's Adventures is set in the middle of a conflict in the Galactic Republic ; the antagonistic Trade Federation and the evil Sith Lord are planning to take control of the galaxy . In the game , the player operates the character Obi-Wan Kenobi as he fights the forces of the Trade Federation which culminates in a battle against Darth Maul . His weapons include a lightsaber , a blaster , and use of the Force . Since its release , Obi-Wan 's Adventures has received mixed reviews . The game has been criticized for its visuals and controls , but praised for its sound design and creative levels .",
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"text": "James Bond The James Bond series focuses on a fictional British Secret Service agent created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming , who featured him in twelve novels and two short-story collections . Since Fleming 's death in 1964 , eight other authors have written authorised Bond novels or novelizations : Kingsley Amis , Christopher Wood , John Gardner , Raymond Benson , Sebastian Faulks , Jeffery Deaver , William Boyd and Anthony Horowitz . The latest novel is Trigger Mortis by Anthony Horowitz , published in September 2015 . Additionally Charlie Higson wrote a series on a young James Bond , and Kate Westbrook wrote three novels based on the diaries of a recurring series character , Moneypenny . The character has also been adapted for television , radio , comic strip , video games and film . The films are the longest continually running film series of all time and have grossed over $ 7.040 billion in total , making it the fourth-highest-grossing film series to date , which started in 1962 with Dr. No , starring Sean Connery as Bond . As of , there have been twenty-four films in the Eon Productions series . The most recent Bond film , Spectre ( 2015 ) , stars Daniel Craig in his fourth portrayal of Bond ; he is the sixth actor to play Bond in the Eon series . There have also been two independent productions of Bond films : Casino Royale ( a 1967 spoof ) and Never Say Never Again ( a 1983 remake of an earlier Eon-produced film , Thunderball ) . In 2015 , the franchise was estimated to be worth $ 19.9 billion , making James Bond one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time . The Bond films are renowned for a number of features , including the musical accompaniment , with the theme songs having received Academy Award nominations on several occasions , and two wins . Other important elements which run through most of the films include Bond 's cars , his guns , and the gadgets with which he is supplied by Q Branch . The films are also noted for Bond 's relationships with various women , who are sometimes referred to as `` Bond girls '' .",
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"text": "Space opera Space opera is a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes space warfare , melodramatic adventure , interplanetary battles , as well as chivalric romance , and often risk-taking . Set mainly or entirely in outer space , it usually involves conflict between opponents possessing advanced abilities , futuristic weapons , and other sophisticated technology . The term has no relation to music but is instead a play on the terms `` soap opera '' and `` horse opera '' , the latter of which was coined during the 1930s to indicate clichéd and formulaic Western movies . Space operas emerged in the 1930s and they continue to be produced in literature , film , comics , and video games . Notable space opera novels include the Foundation series ( 1942 -- 1999 ) by Isaac Asimov , the Lensman series ( 1948-1954 ) by E. E. Smith and the Ender 's Game series ( 1985 -- present ) by Orson Scott Card . An early notable space opera film was Flash Gordon ( 1936 -- present ) created by Alex Raymond . In the late 1970s , the Star Wars franchise ( 1977 -- present ) created by George Lucas brought a great deal of attention to the subgenre .",
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"text": "Strategic Defense Initiative The Strategic Defense Initiative ( SDI ) was a proposed missile defense system intended to protect the United States from attack by ballistic strategic nuclear weapons ( intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles ) . The system , which was to combine ground-based units and orbital deployment platforms , was first publicly announced by President Ronald Reagan on March 23 , 1983 . The initiative focused on strategic defense rather than the prior strategic offense doctrine of mutual assured destruction ( MAD ) . The Strategic Defense Initiative Organization ( SDIO ) was set up in 1984 within the United States Department of Defense to oversee the Strategic Defense Initiative . Reagan was a vocal critic of MAD doctrine . SDI was an important part of his defense policy intended to end MAD as a nuclear deterrence strategy , as well as a strategic initiative to neutralize the military component of the Soviet Union 's nuclear defenses . The ambitious initiative was criticized for allegedly threatening to destabilize the MAD-approach and to possibly re-ignite `` an offensive arms race '' . SDI was nicknamed largely in the mainstream media as `` Star Wars '' , after the popular 1977 film by George Lucas . In 1987 , the American Physical Society concluded that a global shield such as `` Star Wars '' was extremely ambitious and with existing technology not directly feasible for operational status , and that about ten more years of research was needed to learn about such a comprehensive and complex system to set up and make it fully operational . Under the SDIO 's Innovative Sciences and Technology Office , headed by physicist and engineer Dr. James Ionson , the investment was predominantly made in basic research at national laboratories , universities , and in industry ; these programs have continued to be key sources of funding for top research scientists in the fields of high-energy physics , supercomputing/computation , advanced materials , and many other critical science and engineering disciplines -- funding which indirectly supports other research work by top scientists , and which was most politically viable to fund within the budget environment . Laser research funded by the SDI office was disclosed at laser conferences that also included panel discussions on the subject with the participation of James Ionson , Edward Teller , and other prominent advocates of SDI . During the administration of President Bill Clinton in 1993 , the SDIO 's name was changed to the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization ( BMDO ) and its focus shifted from national missile defense to theater missile defense ; and its scope from global to more regional coverage . It was never truly developed or deployed , though certain aspects of SDI research and technologies paved the way for some anti-ballistic missile systems of today . BMDO was renamed to the Missile Defense Agency in 2002 . This article covers defense efforts under the SDIO . Today , the United States holds a significant advantage in the field of comprehensive advanced missile defense systems through years of extensive research and testing . The US and the UK also have both laser weapons and 360 degree laser shields in development , which are expected to be ready for military use as early as 2020 . Many of the obtained technological insights were transferred to subsequent programs and would find use in follow-up programs .",
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"text": "Starkiller Starkiller , born Galen Marek and also known as The Apprentice , is the Dark Jedi anti-hero protagonist of the Star Wars : The Force Unleashed project . In 2014 , Lucasfilm rebranded him as part of the Star Wars Legends non-canonical story-line , and the character has not been re-introduced yet into the Star Wars canon . He is raised by Darth Vader and is made his secret apprentice under the name `` Starkiller '' due to being potent with using the Force for destructive purposes and described as less of an assassin and more of a `` Force wrecking ball '' . The character 's name is taken from Luke Skywalker 's original name , `` Annikin Starkiller '' . The character 's likeness and voice are provided by Samuel Witwer . Despite The Force Unleashed being of non-canonical Legends status , Witwer still remains part of the Star Wars canon by voicing Darth Maul in the animated series Star Wars : The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels . IGN called Starkiller 's story `` nice and complete '' . Game Informer , UGO Networks and GameDaily also gave good reviews . However , GamesRadar has criticized Starkiller 's design . In GameSpot 's vote for the greatest video game character of all time , Starkiller ( as `` The Apprentice '' ) was eliminated in round 1 against Niko Bellic .",
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"text": "Ravager Ravager or Ravagers may refer to : Ravager ( comics ) , a DC comics character Ravager ( film ) , a 1997 film starring Bruce Payne Ravager , a starship in '' Star Wars : Knights of the Old Republic II -- The Sith Lords Ravagers ( film ) , a 1979 film directed by Richard Compton and based on the novel by Robert Edmond Alter The Ravagers , a 1964 novel by Donald Hamilton featuring secret agent Matt Helm The Ravagers ( 1965 film ) , a 1965 film directed by Eddie Romero HMS Ravager ( D70 ) , an escort carrier",
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"text": "Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi Star Wars : Dawn of the Jedi is an American comic book series set in the Star Wars universe . The series , published by Dark Horse Comics , is written by John Ostrander and illustrated by Jan Duursema . It is set in the earliest days of the Jedi Order , beginning in 36,453 BBY ( Before the Battle of Yavin ) . A preview issue , # 0 , was released on February 1 , 2012 , and followed by the first issue on February 15 , 2012 . Dawn of the Jedi ended after the third arc , since Marvel Comics acquired the Star Wars comic license in 2015 . The miniseries concluded with the last issue Force Wars # 5 having been released March 19 , 2014 .",
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"text": "Johnny Van Zant John Roy `` Johnny '' Van Zant ( born February 27 , 1959 ) is an American musician and the current lead vocalist of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd . He is the younger brother of the late Lynyrd Skynyrd co-founder and former lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant , and of the .38 Special founder , Donnie Van Zant . Van Zant performed during the 1970s with his first band , The Austin Nickels Band . They later changed their name to The Johnny Van Zant Band releasing their debut solo album , No More Dirty Deals , in 1980 . Original members of The Johnny Van Zant Band consisted of Van Zant on lead vocals , Robbie Gay on guitar , Danny Clausman , on bass , Erik Lundgren on lead guitar , Robbie Morris , drums and Joan Hecht ( previously Joan Cusumano ) and Nancy Henderson on background vocals . Van Zant released three more solo albums between 1981 and 1985 , before taking a break from the music business . He became lead vocalist for the reunited Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1987 , and continues to record and perform with them today . He released another solo album , Brickyard Road , in 1990 , which featured the popular title track , which was a # 1 hit on the U.S. Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for three weeks . He also records and performs with his brother , Donnie , as Van Zant since 1998 . In May 2006 , less than one day before he was to perform at KSAN-FM 107.7 The Bone 's Bone Bash 7 , Van Zant underwent emergency surgery to have his appendix removed . Treated at Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto , California , after reporting pain to a doctor earlier in the day . The incident forced the band to cancel three U.S. shows . Van Zant is a fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars . He recorded a video , along with remaining members of Lynyrd Skynyrd , that is played at every Jaguars home game on the Everbank Field video board . According to Skynyrd 's website , Van Zant was again hospitalized on August 6 , 2011 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis , Minnesota due to complications from a previous surgery . According to the website , Van Zant had a `` surgical site '' infected with cellulitus which required both hospitalization ad IV/Antibiotic Treatment . He began displaying signs of a staph infection and other symptoms related to the infection . His subsequent illness resulted in a number of scheduled performances being cancelled .",
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"text": "Lynyrd Skynyrd Lynyrd Skynyrd ( pronounced -LSB- ˌlɛnərd_ˈskɪnərd -RSB- ) is an American rock band best known for popularizing the Southern rock genre during the 1970s . Originally formed in 1964 as My Backyard in Jacksonville , Florida , the band was also known by names such as The Noble Five and One Percent , before finally deciding on `` Lynyrd Skynyrd '' in 1969 . The band gained worldwide recognition for its live performances and signature songs `` Sweet Home Alabama '' and `` Free Bird '' . At the peak of their success , two band members and a backup singer died in an airplane crash in 1977 , putting an abrupt end to the band 's most popular incarnation . The band has sold 28 million records in the United States . The surviving band members reformed in 1987 for a reunion tour with lead vocalist Johnny Van Zant , the younger brother of lead singer and founder Ronnie Van Zant . Lynyrd Skynyrd continues to tour and record with co-founder Gary Rossington , Johnny Van Zant , and guitarist Rickey Medlocke -- who first wrote and recorded with the band from 1971 to 1972 ( before his return to Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1996 ) . Fellow founding member Larry Junstrom , along with '70s members Ed King and Artimus Pyle , remain active in music but no longer tour or record with the band . Longtime drummer Michael Cartellone has recorded and toured with the band since 1999 . Lynyrd Skynyrd was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 13 , 2006 .",
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"text": "Syl Johnson Syl Johnson ( born July 1 , 1936 ) is an American blues and soul singer and record producer .",
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"text": "The Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd The Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd , is a two-disc compilation of Lynyrd Skynyrd in the peak years of its classic lineup ( 1971 -- 1977 ) . The double album was remastered and re-released in 2006 as part of Universal 's Gold series .",
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"text": "Edge of Forever Edge of Forever is the tenth studio album by hard rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd . It was released in 1999 .",
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"text": "Paul Black Paul Mars Black ( born Paul Marmorstein ; March 17 , 1959 in San Francisco , California ) is an American singer and drummer . He is most notable for his time as lead vocalist in L.A. Guns , with whom he wrote most of their self-titled debut album .",
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"text": "Steve Wariner discography Steve Wariner is an American country music singer , songwriter and guitarist . His discography comprises nineteen studio albums ( counting a Christmas album ) , six compilation albums and fifty-five singles . Of his studio albums , three are certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) for shipments of 500,000 copies each : 1991 's I Am Ready , and Burnin ' the Roadhouse Down and Two Teardrops from 1998 and 1999 respectively . I Am Ready was Wariner 's first release for Arista Nashville following tenures on RCA and MCA Nashville , and Burnin ' the Roadhouse Down his first for Capitol Records . Out of his fifty-five solo singles , Wariner has reached Number One on the Billboard country charts nine times . His first was `` All Roads Lead to You '' in 1981 , followed by two streaks of three consecutive Number Ones each : `` Some Fools Never Learn , '' `` You Can Dream of Me '' and `` Life 's Highway '' between 1985 and 1986 , and `` Small Town Girl , '' `` The Weekend '' and `` Lynda '' between 1986 and 1987 , followed by `` Where Did I Go Wrong '' and `` I Got Dreams , '' both in 1989 . Wariner has also been featured as a guest performer on singles by Nicolette Larson , Glen Campbell , Mark O'Connor , Anita Cochran and Clint Black , and has featured Garth Brooks as a guest vocalist on two of his own singles . Wariner 's guest appearance on Cochran 's late 1997-early 1998 hit `` What If I Said '' became Wariner 's tenth Number One hit , as well as his first Billboard Hot 100 hit at number 59 . Although he never had any Number One country hits after this song , his singles `` Two Teardrops '' and `` I 'm Already Taken '' ( the latter a re-recording of his 1978 debut single , which peaked at 63 that year ) reached 30 and 42 on the pop charts while also reaching Top 5 at country . Wariner 's last Top Ten country hit was his guest vocal on Black 's 2000 single release `` Been There , '' a number 5 country and number 44 pop hit . Besides his single releases and guest appearances , Wariner collaborated with Lee Roy Parnell and Diamond Rio on a rendition of `` Workin ' Man Blues '' which reached 48 on the country charts credited to Jed Zeppelin . He has also charted with a cover version of `` Get Back '' from the 1995 Beatles tribute album Come Together : America Salutes The Beatles , one separately-charted B-side ( `` Road Trippin ' , '' the B-side to the 1998 single `` Burnin ' the Roadhouse Down '' ) , and one Christmas release from the multi-artist Capitol Records album Shimmy Down the Chimney .",
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"text": "Icon (Lynyrd Skynyrd album) Icon is a compilation album from the American southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd . It was released on August 31 , 2010 . The album was certified Gold on November 12 , 2015 by the RIAA .",
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"text": "Sweet Home Alabama `` Sweet Home Alabama '' is a song by Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd that first appeared in 1974 on their second album , Second Helping . It reached number 8 on the US chart in 1974 and was the band 's second hit single . The song was written in reply to `` Southern Man '' and `` Alabama '' by Neil Young ; Young is name-checked in the song 's lyrics .",
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"text": "Bron-Yr-Aur (instrumental) `` Bron-Yr-Aur '' ( -LSB- brɔn.ər.aɪr -RSB- ) is an acoustic guitar instrumental by English rock band Led Zeppelin . It is their second song to reference Bron-Yr-Aur , a rural retreat in Wales where Jimmy Page and Robert Plant wrote much of Led Zeppelin III . At two minutes and six seconds in duration , is the group 's shortest studio recording . Bron-Yr-Aur was a holiday cottage used by Plant 's parents near the village of Furnace in North Ceredigion , Wales . Page and Plant spent time there after their Spring 1970 North American Tour , preparing for a follow-up album to Led Zeppelin II . The instrumental is a reflective and relaxed piece , and one of the last acoustic tunes released by the band . Page uses an open C6 tuning , played on a 1971 Martin D-28 . `` Poor Tom '' and `` Friends '' also use this tuning . As a solo piece , Page receives the sole writer 's credit . Writer Mick Wall notes in his biography When Giants Walked the Earth that it was recorded during `` the original June 1970 Basing Street -LSB- Island Records Basing Street Studios -RSB- sessions for the third album . '' However , it does not appear on Led Zeppelin III , although the album includes a country music-inspired song with Plant 's vocal titled `` Bron-Y-Aur Stomp '' . When preparing their sixth album , Physical Graffiti , in 1975 , several songs recorded during sessions for earlier albums were chosen ; `` Bron-Yr-Aur '' was the oldest of the recordings to be selected .",
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"text": "Leighton Noble Leighton Noble , born Faye Leighton Jepsen ( born December 25 , 1912 - died March 5 , 1994 ) was an American vocalist and bandleader active during the swing era . He was also an actor and television presenter . Noble 's parents divorced when he was young , and he took his stepfather 's surname . He learned piano as a child and put together a band called the Blue Blazers while a student at Pasadena High School . He matriculated at Pasadena City College and led a larger band on campus , but after two years of study , he won a singing contest at Los Angeles 's Cocoanut Grove Ballroom and quit school . The contest was run by Phil Harris , and the prize was singing with Harris 's orchestra for a week ; Noble parlayed this into a job singing for Hal Grayson , and soon after was working with George Hamilton , Everett Hoagland , and George Olsen . In 1935 Noble was hired by Orville Knapp as lead vocalist of his orchestra , but Knapp was killed in a plane crash the following spring , and Noble took temporary control over the group 's management . Knapp 's widow and management team wanted Olsen to take over Knapp 's orchestra , and they succeeded in pushing Noble out in late 1936 , after a tour of New York and Pittsburgh . Early in 1937 , Noble assembled his own band , which included several former members of Knapp 's band ( such as vocalist Edith Caldwell and pianist Charles Floyd ) . Noble sang lead male vocals , though Johnny McAfee occasionally joined him . His first engagement was at Frank Dailey 's Meadowbrook in New Jersey and was an immediate success ; he later played the Arcadia Ballroom in Philadelphia and other venues in the eastern United States . He recorded for Vocalion , Coral , and Bluebird as a leader . In 1940 Noble and Floyd parted ways , and Noble moved the band to California , where he continued playing Los Angeles-area venues ( such as Hollywood 's Stage Door canteen ) , in addition to pursuing film roles . Noble worked with the USO during World War II and played the Trianon Ballroom in Chicago in 1947 . Later that year , he was offered the position of host on a television show broadcast by Los Angeles station KTLA . The program was broadcast for six years and included early appearances from Rowan & Martin and Liberace . Soon after the run of this show he made several uncredited appearances in Hollywood films , including as a bandleader in White Christmas . Starting in the mid-1950s , Noble began working in Nevada , at Lake Tahoe and in Las Vegas ; he led the house band at Harrah 's in Lake Tahoe for much of the 1960s . He moved to Vancouver , British Columbia at the end of the decade , making a few appearances as a band leader in the 1970s . He returned in 1982 with a new band ; he suffered a stroke in 1990 , but continued performing until 1993 , the year before his death .",
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"text": "Cultural impact of Elvis Presley Since the beginning of his career , Elvis Presley has had an extensive cultural impact . According to Rolling Stone , `` it was Elvis who made rock 'n' roll the international language of pop . '' Rolling Stone encyclopedia of Rock and Roll describes Presley as `` an American music giant of the 20th century who single-handedly changed the course of music and culture in the mid-1950s . '' His recordings , dance moves , attitude and clothing came to be seen as embodiments of rock and roll . His music was heavily influenced by African-American blues , Christian gospel , and Southern country . In a list of the greatest English language singers , as compiled by Q Magazine , Presley was ranked first , and second in the list of greatest singers of 20th century by BBC Radio . Presley sang both hard driving rockabilly , rock and roll dance songs and ballads , laying a commercial foundation upon which other rock musicians would build their careers . African-American performers like Big Joe Turner , Wynonie Harris and Fats Domino came to national prominence after Presley 's acceptance among mass audiences of White American adults . Singers like Jerry Lee Lewis , the Everly Brothers , Chuck Berry , Bo Diddley , Little Richard , Buddy Holly , Johnny Cash , Roy Orbison and others immediately followed in his wake . John Lennon later observed , `` Before Elvis , there was nothing . '' During the post-WWII economic boom of the 1950s , many parents were able to give their teenage children much higher weekly allowances , signaling a shift in the buying power and purchasing habits of American teens . During the 1940s bobby soxers had idolized Frank Sinatra , but the buyers of his records were mostly between the ages of eighteen and twenty-two . Presley triggered a lot of demand for his records by near-teens and early teens aged ten and up . Along with Presley 's `` ducktail '' haircut , the demand for black slacks and loose , open-necked shirts resulted in new lines of clothing for teenage boys whereas a girl might get a pink portable 45 rpm record player for her bedroom . Meanwhile , American teenagers began buying newly available portable transistor radios and listened to rock 'n' roll on them ( helping to propel that fledgling industry from an estimated 100,000 units sold in 1955 to 5,000,000 units by the end of 1958 ) . Teens were asserting more independence and Presley became a national symbol of their parents ' consternation . Presley 's impact on the American youth consumer market was noted on the front page of The Wall Street Journal on December 31 , 1956 when business journalist Louis M. Kohlmeier wrote , `` Elvis Presley today is a business , '' and reported on the singer 's record and merchandise sales . Half a century later , historian Ian Brailsford ( University of Auckland , New Zealand ) commented , `` The phenomenal success of Elvis Presley in 1956 convinced many doubters of the financial opportunities existing in the youth market . ''",
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"text": "Alabama 3 Alabama 3 are a British band mixing rock , electronic , blues , country , gospel , and spoken word styles , founded in Brixton , London in 1995 . In the United States , the band is known as A3 , allegedly to avoid any possible legal conflict with the country music band Alabama . The group achieved success when the producers of hit TV series The Sopranos chose the track `` Woke Up This Morning '' for the show 's opening credits . The band is notable for their fusion of styles , ironic lyrics , intentionally humorous personae , and outrageous live performances . Every member of the group has an alias , the band 's founding members adopting the personas Larry Love ( Rob Spragg ) and The Very Reverend Dr. D. Wayne Love ( Jake Black ) .",
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"text": "Paul McDonald (musician) Paul McDonald ( born William Paul McDonald ; August 29 , 1984 ) is an American singer-songwriter from Huntsville , Alabama , who as of 2011 , resides in Nashville , Tennessee . McDonald placed 8th on the tenth season of American Idol and since 2005 , he has been the lead singer of the band Hightide Blues , renamed The Grand Magnolias in 2010 .",
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"text": "Don't Ask Me No Questions `` Do n't Ask Me No Questions '' is a song by southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd released on its 1974 album , Second Helping . The song can often be heard on many classic rock radio stations today . It was written by Gary Rossington and Ronnie Van Zant .",
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"text": "Adam Lazzara Adam Burbank Lazzara ( born September 22 , 1981 ) is an American singer , songwriter and musician.He is lead singer of the rock band Taking Back Sunday . Along with singing lead vocals , Lazzara plays guitar and occasionally the harmonica .",
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"text": "Robert Cray Robert William Cray ( born August 1 , 1953 ) is an American blues guitarist and singer . He has led his own band and won five Grammy Awards , .",
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"text": "Billy Sawilchik William Craig Sawilchik ( born July 28 , in Oak Lawn , Illinois , United States ) , better known as Billy Sawilchik is the lead guitarist , co-songwriter and back up vocalist for the band The Lovehammers . In 1994 , Billy joined the band ( then known under the name Swinging Lovehammers ) and recorded their first full-length album Ultrasound in 1997 . Sawilchik 's playing style has been described as very experimental . This experimental flair is most apparent in his live performances , during which Sawilchik often improvises or retools his solos and riffs . His influences range from classic rock monoliths such as Jimmy Page to rockabilly/blues legends Carl Perkins and Chuck Berry to punk , pop-punk and hardcore bands like Social Distortion and Face To Face . Sawilchik has finely crafted these influences over the years to create his own distinct sound evident in his live performances",
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"text": "Backing vocalist Backing vocalists are singers who provide vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists . In some cases , a backing singer may sing alone as a lead-in to the main vocalist 's entry or to sing a counter-melody . Backing vocalists are used in a broad range of popular music , traditional music and world music styles . Solo artists may employ professional backing vocalists in studio recording sessions as well as during concerts . In many rock and metal bands ( e.g. , the power trio ) , the musicians doing backup vocals also play instruments , such as guitar , electric bass , drums , or keyboards . In Latin or Afro-Cuban groups , backup singers may play percussion instruments or shakers while singing . In some pop and hip-hop groups and in musical theater , the backup singers may be required to perform elaborately choreographed dance routines while they sing through headset microphones . The style of singing used by backup singers varies according to the type of song and the genre of music the band plays . In pop and country songs , backup vocalists may perform vocal harmony parts to support the lead vocalist . In hardcore punk or rockabilly , other band members who play instruments may sing or shout backup vocals during the chorus ( refrain ) section of the songs .",
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"text": "Boiled in Lead Boiled in Lead is a rock/world-music band based in Minneapolis , Minnesota , and founded in 1983 . Tim Walters of MusicHound Folk called the group `` the most important folk-rock band to appear since the 1970s . '' Their style , sometimes called `` rock 'n' reel , '' is heavily influenced by Celtic music , folk , and punk rock , and has drawn them praise as one of the few American bands of the 1980s and 1990s to expand on Fairport Convention 's rocked-up take on traditional folk . Folk Roots magazine noted that Boiled in Lead 's `` folk-punk '' approach synthesized the idealistic and archival approach of 1960s folk music with the burgeoning American alternative-rock scene of the early 1980s typified by Hüsker Dü and R.E.M. . The band also incorporates a plethora of international musical traditions , including Russian , Turkish , Bulgarian , Scottish , Vietnamese , Hungarian , African , klezmer , and gypsy music . Boiled in Lead has been hailed as a pioneering bridge between American rock and international music , and a precursor to Gogol Bordello and other gypsy-punk bands . While most heavily active in the 1980s and 1990s , the group is still performing today , including annual St. Patrick 's Day concerts in Minneapolis . Over the course of its career , Boiled in Lead has released nearly a dozen albums and EPs , most recently 2012 's The Well Below . Although the band recorded Scottish writer John Leyden 's ballad `` Lord Soulis '' under the title `` The Man Who Was Boiled in Lead '' on their first album , the band 's name is actually taken from the Irish murder ballad `` The Twa Sisters '' as performed by folk group Clannad on their album Dúlamán , as well as the New Year 's tradition in Nordic countries of molybdomancy , or casting molten lead into snow to foretell the future .",
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"text": "Wayne Nelson Wayne Nelson ( born June 1 , 1950 in Kansas City , Missouri ) is an American singer and musician best known for being a member of the rock band Little River Band .",
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"text": "Elvis Presley's guitars Elvis Presley 's guitars were a major component of the iconic rock and roll image created by Elvis Presley that revolutionized popular culture in the 1950s and 1960s . It is impossible to gauge the impact of that image on millions of young people around the world who were inspired to learn to play guitar after watching Presley in performance , on television , or in films . Although not known for his abilities as a guitarist , Presley had a profound musical influence on some of the most important rock and roll artists to emerge since the 1950s , including Buddy Holly , John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison , Bob Dylan , and Bruce Springsteen . The extent of Presley 's impact on their lives and music is captured in John Lennon 's famous quote : `` Before Elvis , there was nothing . '' According to his first lead guitarist , Scotty Moore , Presley was not `` an accomplished musician '' , yet he possessed `` an uncanny and amazing sense of timing and rhythm . '' In the early years of his career , Presley 's rhythm guitar accompaniment played a major role in the sound of his early performances and recordings . Moore noted that as Presley began to learn to move on stage and to work the audience with his physical performance , his guitar became more of a `` prop '' . Presley was not known to treat his instruments in a gentle manner . His very aggressive strumming style would frequently break strings during his performances . The lack of a microphone on his guitar throughout those years contributed to the development of his `` aggressive style in attempt to be heard '' . As his career progressed , he became even more aggressive toward his instruments , frequently tossing his guitar to Charlie Hodge , who sometimes failed to catch it . The impact of the large belt buckles and jewelry he wore left their marks on most of his instruments .",
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"text": "Fast Food Nation (film) Fast Food Nation is a 2006 American-British comedy-drama film directed by Richard Linklater . The screenplay was written by Linklater and Eric Schlosser , loosely based on the latter 's bestselling 2001 non-fiction book of the same name .",
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"text": "Bernard Food Industries Bernard Food Industries is an American food products corporation . It is part of a family business started in 1947 . Bernard Food Industries is headquartered in Evanston , Illinois , a Chicago suburb . The company was founded by Jules Bernard and is currently controlled by Steven Bernard . Its brands include the Bernard , Calorie Control , Sweet 'N Low , Sans Sucre and Longhorn Grill . The company has produced , for some years , empty tin cans , labelled as `` Bernard Dehydrated Water '' , as a novelty item .",
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"text": "1950s The 1950s ( pronounced nineteen-fifties ; commonly abbreviated as the 50s or Fifties ) was a decade of the Gregorian calendar that began on January 1 , 1950 , and ended on December 31 , 1959 . By its end , the world had largely recovered from World War II and the Cold War developed from its modest beginning in the late-1940s to a hot competition between the United States and the Soviet Union by the early-1960s . Clashes between communism and capitalism dominated the decade , especially in the Northern Hemisphere . The conflicts included the Korean War in the beginnings of the decade and the beginning of the Space Race with the launch of Sputnik 1 . Along with increased testing of nuclear weapons ( such as RDS-37 and Upshot -- Knothole ) , this created a politically conservative climate . In the United States , the Second Red Scare caused Congressional hearings by both houses in Congress and anti-communism was the prevailing sentiment in the United States throughout the decade . The beginning of decolonization in Africa and Asia took place in this decade and accelerated in the following decade .",
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"text": "Sonic Drive-In Sonic Drive-In , more commonly known as Sonic , is an American drive-in fast-food restaurant chain based in Oklahoma City , Oklahoma . As of August 31 , 2016 , restaurants were in 45 U.S. states . In 2011 , it was ranked 10th in QSR Magazine rankings of the top 50 quick-service and fast-casual restaurant brands in the nation ( moving the 13th for 2015 and 2016 ) . Known for its use of carhops on roller skates , the company annually hosts a competition to determine the top skating carhop in its system .",
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"text": "1955 Southern 500 The 1955 Southern 500 , the sixth running of the event , was a NASCAR Grand National Series event that was held on September 5 , 1955 , at Darlington Raceway in Darlington , South Carolina . This race officially spanned 500 mi on a paved oval track . An unofficial 30-minute highlight film of this race would appear on the collector 's set of Stock Cars of 50s & 60s -- Stock Car Memories : Darlington-Southern 500 ; which was released in 2008 . Television coverage of the 1955 Southern 500 was impossible due to the then-niche demographics of the burgeoning motorsport . However , the local radio station WJMX made it possible for housebound fans ( i.e. , young boys and housewives ) to hear their favorite drivers from the first green flag to the checkered flag . School children who lived in the area could either watch the race live or listen on the local radio because the race took place on Labor Day . Coverage of the race would be spotty outside the Darlington area due to the broadcasting limitations of AM radio . No school was held that day because it was a legal U.S. statutory holiday . Confederate flags were still legal to utilize in all parts of the state back then ; they were shown with pride alongside the Stars and Stripes . While the cost of gasoline would be under 25 cents a gallon ( 6.25 cents a litre ) back in 1955 , transportation to and from the race would be gruelling because the Interstate Highway System had not begun construction until the spring of 1956 . This public works project would be activated by the passing of the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 and would help play a role in modernizing the infrastructure of the Southern United States .",
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"text": "Baconator The Baconator sandwich is a hamburger sold by the international fast-food restaurant chain Wendy 's .",
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"text": "Convenience food Convenience food , or tertiary processed food , is food that is commercially prepared ( often through processing ) to optimise ease of consumption . Such food is usually ready to eat without further preparation . It may also be easily portable , have a long shelf life , or offer a combination of such convenient traits . Although restaurant meals meet this definition , the term is seldom applied to them . Convenience foods include ready-to-eat dry products , frozen foods such as TV dinners , shelf-stable foods , prepared mixes such as cake mix , and snack foods . Bread , cheese , salted food and other prepared foods have been sold for thousands of years . Other kinds were developed with improvements in food technology . Types of convenience foods can vary by country and geographic region . Some convenience foods have received criticism due to concerns about nutritional content and how their packaging may increase solid waste in landfills . Various methods are used to reduce the unhealthy aspects of commercially produced food and fight childhood obesity . Convenience food is commercially prepared for ease of consumption . Products designated as convenience food are often sold as hot , ready-to-eat dishes ; as room-temperature , shelf-stable products ; or as refrigerated or frozen food products that require minimal preparation ( typically just heating ) Convenience foods have also been described as foods that have been created to `` make them more appealing to the consumer . '' Convenience foods and restaurants are similar in that they save time . They differ in that restaurant food is ready to eat , whilst convenience food usually requires rudimentary preparation . Both typically cost more money and less time compared to home cooking from scratch .",
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"text": "Dish Nation Dish Nation is a nightly syndicated television program that features celebrity news and humorous commentary on pop culture presented by radio personalities from across the United States . It debuted in July 2011 on Fox Television Stations .",
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"text": "Food Network Food Network ( legally known as Television Food Network ) is an American basic cable and satellite television channel that is owned by Television Food Network , G.P. , a joint venture between Scripps Networks Interactive ( which owns 70 % of the network ) and the Tribune ( FN ) Cable Ventures Inc. ( which owns the remaining 30 % ) . Despite this ownership structure , the channel is managed as a division of Scripps Networks Interactive . The channel airs both specials and regular episodic programs about food and cooking . In addition to its headquarters in New York City , Food Network has offices in Atlanta , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Chicago , Detroit , Jersey City , Cincinnati , and Knoxville , Tennessee . As of February 2015 , Food Network is available to approximately 96,931,000 pay television households ( 83.3 % of households with television ) in the United States .",
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"text": "DineEquity DineEquity , Inc. , formerly known as IHOP Corporation , is an American company that franchises and operates IHOP and Applebee 's restaurants . The company is headquartered in Glendale , California , and was founded in 1976 as IHOP until after it acquired Applebee 's when it changed its corporate identity . IHOP Corporation announced on July 16 , 2007 that it intended to acquire the bar-and-grill chain Applebee 's International , Inc. in an all-cash transaction that was valued at approximately US$ 2.1 billion . Under the deal , IHOP paid would pay $ 25.50 per share for Applebee 's . IHOP stated it would franchise most of Applebee 's 500 company-owned stores . In 2015 , Applebee 's had 2,033 restaurants overall worldwide , all operated by franchisees . Julia Stewart , who originally worked as a waitress at IHOP and worked her way up through the restaurant industry , became Chief Executive Officer of IHOP Corporation . She had previously been President of Applebee 's , but left after being overlooked for that company 's CEO position . She became CEO of IHOP in 2001 , and returned to manage her old company due to the acquisition . She later stepped down as the CEO in March 2017 . With a larger than 70 % vote , Applebee 's stockholders approved the takeover , which closed on November 29 , 2007 . The deal beat 26 other offers to purchase the economically slumping Applebee 's . A number of executives from Applebee 's voted against the offer . The chain 's largest individual shareholder , Applebee 's director Burton `` Skip '' Sack , believed the purchasing price was unfair to the shareholders and planned to take IHOP to court . As part of the purchase , a brand re-marketing scheme and revitalization of the Applebee 's image was undertaken .",
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"text": "McCain Foods McCain Foods Limited is a Canadian multi-national privately owned company that was established in 1957 in Florenceville , New Brunswick , Canada . It is one of the world 's largest manufacturer of frozen French fries and other potato specialties . It is also held as one of Canada 's best managed companies with a platinum status recognizing their business performance and efforts throughout their organization .",
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"text": "Culinary Revolution The Culinary Revolution was a movement during the late 1960s and 1970s , growing out of the Free Speech Movement , when sociopolitical issues began to profoundly affect the way Americans eat . The Culinary Revolution is often credited to Alice Waters , the owner of Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley , California ; however , such claims are sometimes contested and the movement attributed to collaborations of other individuals . The mantra of using fresh , local , and seasonal ingredients at Waters 's Chez Panisse , as well as other similar `` New American cuisine '' restaurants , has greatly changed food served in restaurants and at home , thus creating California Cuisine and a broader movement in the cuisine of the United States .",
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"text": "Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken is an American fast food chain that started in 1976 in South Los Angeles by Joe Dion , a Michigan native . The company is a franchise venture where licensees pay for license rights and a flour and red pepper recipe used to coat the dishes but are otherwise not restricted . By 2017 there were 148 Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken restaurants in the United States , mostly run by Cambodians , and ownership of the company had been transferred to Micheal P. Eng .",
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"text": "Chicken tax The chicken tax is a 25 % tariff on potato starch , dextrin , brandy , and light trucks imposed in 1963 by the United States under President Lyndon B. Johnson in response to tariffs placed by France and West Germany on importation of U.S. chicken . The period from 1961 -- 1964 of tensions and negotiations surrounding the issue was known as the `` Chicken War , '' taking place at the height of Cold War politics . Eventually , the tariffs on potato starch , dextrin , and brandy were lifted , but over the next 48 years the light truck tax ossified , remaining in place to protect U.S. domestic automakers from foreign competition ( e.g. , from Japan and Thailand ) . Though concern remains about its repeal , a 2003 Cato Institute study called the tariff `` a policy in search of a rationale . '' As an unintended consequence several importers of light trucks have circumvented the tariff via loopholes -- including Ford ( ostensibly a company that the tax was designed to protect ) , which imported the Transit Connect light trucks as `` passenger vehicles '' to the U.S. from Turkey and immediately strips and shreds portions of their interiors , such as installed rear seats , in a warehouse outside Baltimore -- and Mercedes , which imported complete vans built in Germany , `` disassembled them and shipped the pieces to South Carolina , where American workers put them back together in a small kit assembly building . '' The resulting vehicles emerge as locally manufactured , free from the tariff .",
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"text": "Chow mein sandwich Originating in Fall River , Massachusetts , in the 1930s or 1940s , the chow mein sandwich is a hot sandwich , which typically consists of a brown gravy-based chow mein mixture placed between halves of a hamburger-style bun , popular on Chinese-American restaurant menus throughout southeastern Massachusetts and parts of neighboring Rhode Island . This sandwich is not well known outside of this relatively small area of New England . This sandwich was created to provide a low-cost meal in an economically depressed region inhabited by recent immigrants from Europe and Canada while providing it in a form with which they were already familiar . Even the gravy has been modified to be very similar to that used in typical New England cooking . These sandwiches are sometimes served outside of Chinese American restaurants by the food services in local area schools and senior citizens ' centers . Celebrity chef and Fall River native Emeril Lagasse has also publicized this sandwich , along with food writers Jane and Michael Stern . The sandwiches are served `` strained '' or `` unstrained , '' referring to whether or not the sandwich has vegetables . `` Strained '' means that it is served without vegetables . Just like plated chow mein without the bun , the sandwich may also include meats or seafood , usually chicken , beef , or shrimp . The Oriental Chow Mein Noodle Company of Fall River is the regional source for the sandwich 's distinctive crispy noodles . These sandwiches can be found in the cities of Fall River , New Bedford , and Taunton in Massachusetts ; and in the cities of Woonsocket , Pawtucket and Tiverton in Rhode Island . Although the sandwich is unknown in nearby Boston , it was on the menu at the more distant Coney Island location of Nathan 's Famous in Brooklyn , New York as recently as 2013 .",
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"text": "Kwik Way The original Kwik Way fast food restaurant chain , based in Oakland , California , began at 63rd & E 14th in 1952 . Owned by partners Lehman & Mahoney , they followed with a Kwik Way at 22nd & Telegraph , in 1954 , followed with a 3rd restaurant , the Grand Lake Drive In , at 500 Lake Park in 1956 . All three restaurants were identical in operation in their heyday , and run under common ownership . When partners Lehman & Mahoney retired from active management , each restaurant sold to the then current managers , thereby forever ending the famous Oakland chain . Only one location remains : The Grand Lake Drive In became Kwik Way , a revival of name only . That restaurant near the Grand Lake Theater was later owned by Alex and Charles Hahn , and has been cleaned up and relaunched by Gary Rizzo . Not to be confused with the long gone original Kwik Way , the later restaurants became notorious . `` Complaints have included greasy food , bad service , unsanitary conditions , and complaints from neighbors about the late-night crowd it attracted . But the kicker came in 1981 when an unsuspecting customer discovered a fried dead mouse in her order . '' Her claims , however , were never substantiated . Kwik Way gave its name to one of Oakland 's only Hardcore bands Kwik Way and was featured in the Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen award-winning music video for their tune `` Two Triple Cheese , Side Order of Fries '' . Famous Oaklander Frank Oz used to `` live on it '' , but fitting with Kwik Way 's reputation , he also said , `` I ca n't believe I did n't die from it . I do n't know how I survived because that 's where we went . '' The last remaining Kwik Way was in negotiations for being turned into a Fatburger and a McDonald 's in 2005 which was met with protest . The negotiations fizzled .",
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"text": "Fast casual restaurant A fast casual restaurant , found primarily in the United States , does not offer full table service , but promises higher quality food than other fast food restaurants ( with fewer frozen or processed ingredients ) . It is an intermediate concept between fast food and casual dining , and typically priced accordingly . The category is exemplified by chains such as Boston Market , Bruegger 's , Captain D 's , Chipotle Mexican Grill , Culvers , Dig Inn , El Pollo Loco , Five Guys , Freddy 's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers , Newk 's Eatery , Noodles & Co. , Panera Bread , Pizza Ranch , and Vapiano .",
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"text": "Nissin Chikin Ramen is a noodle brand and the first marketed brand of Japanese instant noodles produced by Nissin Foods since 1958 . It was invented by Momofuku Ando after he saw how to cook tempura in his house in Ikeda , Osaka . It is currently referred to in English as Chicken Ramen by the company . The product is sold in Japan with small amounts exported overseas by distributors .",
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"text": "Teen-Age Crime Wave Teenage Crime Wave is a 1955 juvenile delinquency crime drama film released by Columbia Pictures . After escaping from reform school , a pair of delinquent teens go on a statewide shooting spree It was featured on a 1994 episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 .",
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"text": "Hot Dog on a Stick Hot Dog on a Stick , is a fast food company that was founded by Dave Barham in Santa Monica , California . It is known for its signature made-to-order stick items , fresh hand-stomped lemonade and the colorful uniforms that the employees wear . It was founded in Santa Monica , California , in 1946 , and later branched out into malls and shopping centers . In 2014 , the company was purchased by Global Franchise Group ( the strategic brand management company behind Great American Cookies , Marble Slab Creamery , and Pretzelmaker . ) based in Atlanta , GA. . Under GFG , the brand has opened new locations across the country and moved into the franchising space .",
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"text": "Hardee's Hardee 's Food Systems , Inc. , is an American-based fast-food restaurant chain operated by CKE Restaurants Holdings , Inc. ( `` CKE '' ) with locations primarily in the Southern and Midwestern United States . The company has evolved through several corporate ownerships since its establishment in 1960 in North Carolina . In April 1997 , CKE Restaurants Holdings , Inc. , the parent company of Carl 's Jr. , paid $ 327 million to Montreal-based Imasco Limited for Hardee 's . The merger created a chain of 3,828 restaurants - 3,152 Hardee 's outlets in 40 states and 10 foreign countries and 676 Carl 's Jr. outlets , primarily in California .",
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The Blacklist did not have a fourth season in 2016.
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"text": "The Blacklist (TV series) The Blacklist is an American crime thriller television series that premiered on NBC on September 23 , 2013 . Raymond `` Red '' Reddington ( James Spader ) , a former U.S. Navy officer turned high-profile criminal , voluntarily surrenders to the FBI after eluding capture for decades . He tells the FBI that he has a list of the most dangerous criminals in the world that he has compiled over the years and is willing to inform on their operations in exchange for immunity from prosecution . However , he insists on working exclusively with a rookie FBI profiler by the name of Elizabeth Keen ( Megan Boone ) . The series also stars Diego Klattenhoff , Ryan Eggold , and Harry Lennix . The pilot episode was written by Jon Bokenkamp and directed by Joe Carnahan . Executive producers for the series include Bokenkamp , John Eisendrath , and John Davis for Sony Pictures Television , Universal Television , and Davis Entertainment . On October 4 , 2013 , NBC ordered nine additional episodes , filling out the series ' first season . On December 3 , 2013 , NBC renewed the series for a 22-episode second season . On May 11 , 2014 , owing to the series ' breakout success , NBC decided to air an episode in the coveted post-Super Bowl timeslot in 2015 . On December 5 , 2015 , the series was renewed for a fourth season , which premiered on September 22 , 2016 . A spin-off series , The Blacklist : Redemption , premiered on February 23 , 2017 . On May 11 , 2017 , the series was renewed for a fifth season , while the spin-off was canceled the following day . The series has received positive reviews , with many critics praising Spader 's performance in particular .",
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"text": "Rookie Blue Rookie Blue is a Canadian police drama television series starring Missy Peregrym and Gregory Smith . It was created by Morwyn Brebner , Tassie Cameron and Ellen Vanstone . The police drama premiered on June 24 , 2010 , at 9:00 p.m. Eastern/8 :00 p.m. Central , and aired on Global in Canada and ABC in the United States . On July 17 , 2013 , ABC and Global announced that Rookie Blue was renewed for a fifth season . Originally intended to be a single season consisting of 22 episodes ( up from the usual 13 ) , the season was split in two , with ABC and ET Canada at first announcing that the first half would premiere on July 17 , and the other half `` at a later date '' . Season 5 premiered on May 19 on Global , on June 19 on ABC , and on July 20 on Universal Channel in the UK . Global 's early premiere marked the first time that the series aired on separate dates in Canada and the U.S. On October 16 , 2015 , it was announced that Rookie Blue had completed its run after six seasons and would not be returning .",
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"text": "Revenge (season 4) The fourth and final season of the ABC American television drama series Revenge premiered on September 28 , 2014 . The show continues to air Sundays at 10:00 pm ( ET ) . This season sees several cast changes as both Barry Sloane and Henry Czerny 's characters , Aiden Mathis and Conrad Grayson , were killed off in the Season 3 finale . This is the first season not to feature Czerny 's character . James Tupper and Karine Vanasse who play David Clarke and Margaux LeMarchal respectively , have been upgraded to series regulars . The series stars Madeleine Stowe and Emily VanCamp . Brian Hallisay was cast as Ben , Jack 's new police partner with hopes of becoming a detective . Elena Satine was cast as Louise , the daughter of a wealthy family . The season focuses on the revelation that David Clarke is alive and the continued feud between Emily and Victoria , who finally knows Emily 's true identity and seeks her own revenge . As David makes a return to the Hamptons the two women fight to position him against the other . On April 29 , 2015 , ABC canceled Revenge after four seasons .",
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"text": "Never Again (The X-Files) `` Never Again '' is the thirteenth episode of the fourth season of the American science fiction television series The X-Files . It was written by producers Glen Morgan and James Wong , and directed by Rob Bowman . The episode aired in the United States on February 2 , 1997 on the Fox network and in the United Kingdom on BBC One on December 3 , 1997 . The episode is a `` Monster-of-the-Week '' story , a stand-alone plot which is unconnected to the series ' wider mythology . The episode received a Nielsen rating of 13 and was viewed by 21.36 million viewers . It received mostly positive reviews from television critics . The show centers on FBI special agents Fox Mulder ( David Duchovny ) and Dana Scully ( Gillian Anderson ) who work on cases linked to the paranormal , called X-Files . Mulder is a believer in the paranormal , while the skeptical Scully has been assigned to debunk his work . In this episode , Scully leaves town -- and Mulder -- for a solo assignment . She soon meets Ed Jerse , a man who is being mentally controlled by a drug-related side effect of his tattoo . His tattoo , affectionately named Betty , does not want to share him , especially not with Scully . Although `` Never Again '' was directed by Bowman , it was originally scheduled to be directed by noted movie director Quentin Tarantino . Tarantino was unable to direct the entry due to a dispute with the Directors Guild of America . Gillian Anderson was particularly pleased with the episode showing a different side of Scully ; she had specifically asked Morgan and Wong to write an episode that explored Scully 's dark side . Several cast members from Morgan and Wong 's series Space : Above and Beyond were cast in the episode .",
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"text": "Death row Death row is a special section of a prison in the United States that houses inmates who are awaiting execution after being sentenced to death for the conviction of a capital crime . The US is the only Western country that still applies the death penalty for capital crimes . Thirty-one of its 50 states and the federal government authorize this penalty . But by 2016 , sixteen of these states and the federal government had a formal or `` de facto '' moratorium , due in large part to questions about the death penalty itself or the use of lethal injection as a method of execution . `` Death row '' is a term also used figuratively to describe the state of awaiting execution ( `` being on death row '' ) , even in places where no special facility or separate unit for condemned inmates exists . After a person is found guilty of a capital offense , the judge will give the jury the option of imposing a death sentence or life imprisonment without the possibility of parole ( LWOP ) . It is up to a jury to decide whether to give the death sentence ; this usually has to be a unanimous decision . If sentenced to death , a convict will remain on death row during appeal and habeas corpus procedures , which can take years . Since 1973 and later , with an increasing number of persons being freed since 1993 , some 157 persons as of January 2017 have been exonerated on appeal and released from death row . Wrongful convictions have been proven based on DNA evidence , informants retracting testimony or being proven false , prosecutorial misconduct , racial bias in jury selection , and other constitutional issues .",
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"text": "Faithless electors in the United States presidential election, 2016 In the 2016 United States presidential election , seven members of the U.S. Electoral College voted for a different candidate than whom they were pledged to vote . The Democratic Party nominee , Hillary Clinton , lost five of her pledged electors while the Republican Party nominee and then president-elect , Donald Trump , lost two . Three of the faithless electors voted for Colin Powell while John Kasich , Ron Paul , Bernie Sanders , and Faith Spotted Eagle each received one vote . Three additional electors initially voted against their Clinton pledge but had their votes invalidated according to local statutes , so they were replaced or forced to vote again . The defections fell well short of the number needed to change the result of the election ; only two of the seven defected from the presumptive winner , when 37 were needed to change the outcome . Although there had been a combined total of 157 instances of individual electors voting faithlessly in over two centuries of previous US presidential elections , 2016 was a year in which multiple groups of electors worked to alter the result of the election in order to `` vote their conscience for the good of America '' in accordance with Alexander Hamilton 's Federalist Paper No. 68 . 2016 was also the first year since 1960 when one of the electors actively worked to change the election . Electors were subjected to public pressure , up to and including death threats . Seven electors successfully cast faithless ballots for president , the most to defect from presidential candidates who were still alive in Electoral College history , surpassing the six electors who defected from James Madison in the 1808 election . Historically , this number of defections has been exceeded only in cases where the presidential candidate was no longer living at the time the electors cast their ballots : the seven faithless presidential votes in 2016 falls well short of the record set in 1872 , when 63 of 66 electors originally pledged to losing candidate Horace Greeley cast their votes for someone else ( Greeley had died between election day and the meeting of the Electoral College ) . The six faithless vice-presidential votes in 2016 is also short of the record for that office , without considering whether the vice-presidential candidates were still living , as multiple previous elections have had more than six faithless vice-presidential votes ; in 1836 , faithless electors successfully moved the vice-presidential decision to the U.S. Senate .",
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"text": "FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives The FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives is a most wanted list maintained by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI ) . The list arose from a conversation held in late 1949 between J. Edgar Hoover , Director of the FBI , and William Kinsey Hutchinson , International News Service ( the predecessor of the United Press International ) editor-in-chief , who were discussing ways to promote capture of the FBI 's `` toughest guys '' . This discussion turned into a published article , which received so much positive publicity that on March 14 , 1950 , the FBI officially announced the list to increase law enforcement 's ability to capture dangerous fugitives . Individuals are generally only removed from the list if the fugitive is captured , dies , or if the charges against them are dropped ; they are then replaced by a new entry selected by the FBI . In nine cases , the FBI removed individuals from the list after deciding that they were no longer a `` particularly dangerous menace to society '' . Machetero member Víctor Manuel Gerena , added to the list in 1984 , was on the list for 32 years , which was longer than anyone else . Billie Austin Bryant spent the shortest amount of time on the list , being listed for two hours in 1969 . The oldest person to be added to the list was William Bradford Bishop on April 10 , 2014 at 77 years old . On rare occasions , the FBI will add a `` Number Eleven '' if that individual is extremely dangerous but the Bureau does not feel any of the current ten should be removed . Despite occasional references in the media , the FBI does not rank their list ; no suspect is considered '' # 1 on the FBI 's Most Wanted List '' or `` The Most Wanted . '' The list is commonly posted in public places such as post offices . In some cases , fugitives on the list have turned themselves in on becoming aware of their listing . As of December 4 , 2014 , 504 fugitives have been listed , eight of them women , and 473 ( 94 % ) captured or located , 155 ( 31 % ) of them due to public assistance . On May 19 , 1996 , Leslie Isben Rogge became the first person on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list to be apprehended due to the internet . The FBI maintains other lists of individuals , including the Most Wanted Terrorists , along with crime alerts , missing persons , and other fugitive lists . On June 17 , 2013 , the list reached the quantity of 500 fugitives .",
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"text": "Undercover Wife Undercover Wife ( previously known as Personal Effects and Not with His Wife ) is a 2016 television movie . It premiered on Lifetime on May 18 , 2016 .",
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"text": "Secrets and Lies (U.S. TV series) Secrets and Lies is an American mystery anthology television series that aired on ABC from March 1 , 2015 to December 4 , 2016 . The series is based on the Australian television series of the same name , and developed for American television by Barbie Kligman . The series follows Detective Andrea Cornell ( Juliette Lewis ) as she investigates homicide cases . In the first season , Ben Crawford ( Ryan Phillippe ) becomes the prime suspect in the death of a young boy who lived in his neighborhood . In the second season , Cornell investigates Eric Warner ( Michael Ealy ) , a newly married heir to his family 's private equity firm , when his wife Kate is murdered . The series was renewed for a second season on May 7 , 2015 , which premiered on September 25 , 2016 and concluded on December 4 , 2016 . On May 11 , 2017 , ABC cancelled the series after two seasons .",
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"text": "The X-Files (season 9) The ninth season of the American science fiction television series The X-Files commenced airing in the United States on November 11 , 2001 , concluded on May 19 , 2002 , and consists of twenty episodes . The season takes place after Fox Mulder ( David Duchovny ) goes into hiding , following the events of the eighth season finale , `` Existence '' . As such , the main storyarc for the season follows Dana Scully ( Gillian Anderson ) , John Doggett ( Robert Patrick ) , and Monica Reyes ( Annabeth Gish ) on their hunt to reveal a government conspiracy involving the elaborate creation of `` Super Soldiers '' . For this season , former series ' leads Duchovny and Anderson scaled back their involvement with the show , with the former only starring in the two episodes that formed the season finale , `` The Truth '' . Doggett and Reyes became the show 's central characters , and former recurring character Walter Skinner ( Mitch Pileggi ) became a main character . Series creator Chris Carter had hopes that the show could continue on with new leads , and the opening credits were accordingly redesigned again . Season nine received mixed reviews by critics and garnered negative reaction from many long-time fans and viewers , partially because Duchovny did not make regular appearances on the show , after fulfilling his contract in the previous season . During this year , ratings for the season fell dramatically . Critics blamed it on what they considered an increasingly incoherent story arc , whilst the cast and crew ascribed the drop in viewership to the September 11 attacks . Regardless , Fox eventually decided to cancel the series . During the airing of season eight , Carter and The X-Files production team had created and aired a spinoff titled The Lone Gunmen . The show was unsuccessful and was cancelled before any story arcs were resolved , but The X-Files episode `` Jump the Shark '' was written to give closure to the series . The X-Files storyline was continued with the 2008 theatrical film The X Files : I Want to Believe and later with a tenth season in 2016 .",
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"text": "The Kenyon Family `` The Kenyon Family '' is the twelfth episode of the second season of the American crime drama The Blacklist . The episode premiered in the United States on NBC on February 19 , 2015 .",
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"text": "The Night Shift (TV series) The Night Shift is an American medical drama series that premiered on May 27 , 2014 , on NBC . The series was created by Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah , and follows the lives of the staff who work the late night shift in the emergency room at San Antonio Memorial Hospital . On May 8 , 2015 , NBC renewed The Night Shift for a third season , which ran from June 1 to August 31 , 2016 . On November 17 , 2016 , NBC renewed the series for a fourth season , which will premiere on June 22 , 2017 .",
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"text": "Law & Order (season 16) The 16th season of Law & Order premiered on NBC on September 21 , 2005 , and concluded on May 17 , 2006 .",
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"text": "The Blacklist (season 1) The first season of the American crime thriller television series The Blacklist premiered on NBC on September 23 , 2013 . The season was produced by Davis Entertainment , Universal Television , and Sony Pictures Television , and the executive producers are Jon Bokenkamp , John Davis , John Eisendrath , John Fox , and Joe Carnahan .",
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"text": "Big Little Lies (miniseries) Big Little Lies is an American black comedy-drama HBO miniseries created and written by David E. Kelley , based on the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty . The series began filming in January 2016 . The miniseries consists of seven episodes , all directed by Jean-Marc Vallée . It premiered on February 19 , 2017 and concluded on April 2 , 2017 .",
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"text": "Undercover (2016 TV series) Undercover is a six-part BBC television drama series co-produced with BBC America which was first broadcast beginning 3 April 2016 . The series premiered in the United States as a six-hour miniseries on 16 and 17 November 2016 on BBC America ; it began its run on the CBC in Canada in August ( it has aired Mondays at 9pm/9 :30 NT , premiering 22 August 2016 . ) and on Canal + in France since January 2017 .",
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"text": "The Good Place The Good Place is an American fantasy comedy television series created by Mike Schur . It premiered on September 19 , 2016 on NBC . The series focuses on Eleanor Shellstrop ( Kristen Bell ) , a recently deceased young woman who wakes up in the afterlife and is sent by Michael ( Ted Danson ) to `` The Good Place '' , a heaven-like utopia he designed , in reward for her righteous life . However , she quickly realizes that she was sent there by mistake , and must hide her morally imperfect behavioral past and present . William Jackson Harper , Jameela Jamil , and Manny Jacinto co-star as other residents of the Good Place , together with D'Arcy Carden as an artificial being helping the inhabitants . The Good Place has received critical acclaim since its premiere , with many praising its performances , writing , originality , setting , and tone . On January 30 , 2017 , NBC renewed the series for a second season of 13 episodes .",
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"text": "Law & Order: Trial by Jury Law & Order : Trial by Jury is an American television drama about criminal trials set in New York City . It was the fourth series in Wolf 's successful Law & Order franchise . The show 's almost exclusive focus was on the criminal trial of the accused , showing both the prosecution 's and defense 's preparation for trial , as well as the trial itself . The series premiered on Thursday , March 3 , 2005 , and ended on January 21 , 2006 . Its regular time slot was Fridays 10/9 p.m. ET on NBC . The last episode aired on Court TV months after the series ' cancellation .",
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"text": "Procedural drama A procedural drama is a genre of television programming which focuses on how crimes are solved or some other aspect of a law enforcement agency , legislative body , or court of law . Some dramas include a lab or conference room with high-tech or state-of-the-art equipment where the main characters meet to work out the problem . Shows usually have an episodic format that does not require the viewer to have seen previous episodes . Episodes typically have a self-contained , also referred to as stand-alone , plot that is introduced and resolved within the same episode . The procedural format is popular around the world . In 2011 , the director of a TV consultancy said , `` The continuing trend is for procedurals because they use a predictable structure . '' Due to their stand-alone episodic nature , they are more accessible to new viewers than serials . Self-contained episodes also make it easier for viewers to return to a show if they have missed some episodes . In general , procedural dramas can usually be re-run with little concern for episode order . Procedurals are often criticized for being formulaic . Procedurals are also generally less character-driven than serialized shows . However , some procedurals have more character emphasis than is typical of the format . Some may occasionally feature a storyline stretching over several episodes . A popular variant is the police procedural .",
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"text": "Hollywood blacklist The Hollywood blacklist -- as the broader entertainment industry blacklist is generally known -- was the practice of denying employment to screenwriters , actors , directors , musicians , and other American entertainment professionals during the mid-20th century because they were accused of having Communist ties or sympathies . Artists were barred from work on the basis of their alleged membership in or sympathy with the Communist Party USA or refusal to assist investigations into the party 's activities . Even during the period of its strictest enforcement , the late 1940s through the late 1950s , the blacklist was rarely made explicit or verifiable , but it directly damaged the careers of scores of individuals working in the film industry . The first systematic Hollywood blacklist was instituted on November 25 , 1947 , the day after ten writers and directors were cited for contempt of Congress for refusing to testify to the House Un-American Activities Committee . A group of studio executives , acting under the aegis of the Association of Motion Picture Producers , fired the artists -- the so-called Hollywood Ten -- and made what has become known as the Waldorf Statement . On June 22 , 1950 , a pamphlet entitled Red Channels was published . Focused on the field of broadcasting , it identified 151 entertainment industry professionals in the context of `` Red Fascists and their sympathizers . '' Soon , most of those named , along with a host of other artists , were barred from employment in most of the entertainment field . The blacklist lasted until 1960 , when Dalton Trumbo , a Communist Party member from 1943 to 1948 and member of the Hollywood Ten , was credited as the screenwriter of the highly successful film Exodus , and later publicly acknowledged by actor Kirk Douglas for writing the screenplay for the movie Spartacus . A number of those blacklisted , however , were still barred from work in their professions for years afterward .",
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"text": "Millennium (season 2) The second season of the serial crime-thriller television series Millennium commenced airing in the United States on September 19 , 1997 , concluding on May 15 , 1998 after airing twenty-three episodes . It tells the story of retired FBI Agent Frank Black ( Lance Henriksen ) . Black lives in Seattle , Washington with his wife Catherine ( Megan Gallagher ) and daughter Jordan ( Brittany Tiplady ) . He works for a mysterious organization known as the Millennium Group , investigating murders using his remarkable capability of relating to the monsters responsible for horrific crimes . After killing a man who stalked and kidnapped Catherine , Black faces tension within his family while simultaneously being drawn deeper into the sinister Group . The season began with `` The Beginning and the End '' , which marked the first episode of the series helmed by new co-executive producers Glen Morgan and James Wong , who would remain in charge for the full season . Accolades earned by the season include a Bram Stoker Award nomination for Darin Morgan 's `` Somehow , Satan Got Behind Me '' , a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for `` Jose Chung 's Doomsday Defense '' guest star Charles Nelson Reilly and a Young Artist Award win for Tiplady .",
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"text": "Julianne Hough Julianne Alexandra Hough ( -LSB- hʌf -RSB- born July 20 , 1988 ) is an American dancer , singer , and actress . She is a two-time professional champion of ABC 's Dancing with the Stars . She was nominated for a Creative Arts Primetime Emmy in 2007 for Outstanding Choreography in season five of the show . Her first leading acting role was in the 2011 film remake of Footloose . In September 2014 , Hough joined Dancing with the Stars as a permanent fourth judge . Along with her brother Derek Hough ( who is a six-time winner of the dancing show ) and Tessandra Chavez , she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography in 2015 . In 2016 , she played Sandy in the live Fox television production of Grease .",
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"text": "Nancy O'Meara Nancy O'Meara is an American dancer , choreographer and occasional actress . O'Meara was born and raised in Boston , Massachusetts with a strong technical background , trained in all forms of dance . Her choreography is known to be fast paced and powerful . She has worked with some of the biggest names in showbusiness , including Jennifer Lopez , Kelly Clarkson , Britney Spears , Usher , Reba McEntire and Paula Abdul . She has performed in a variety of specials including the Grammy Awards , the MTV Movie Awards , the American Music Awards , the Academy Awards , the Billboard Awards , and the Latin Grammy Awards and on television shows that include The Tonight Show , the Late Show with David Letterman and Chicago Hope . She has choreographed and directed world tours for artists such as Hilary Duff ( `` Metamorphosis Tour , '' `` Most Wanted Tour '' ) , Jesse McCartney ( `` Beautiful Soul Tour '' ) , Aly and AJ ( `` On The Ride Tour , '' `` Aly and AJ Tour '' ) , Vanessa Hudgens ( `` Baby V Tour '' ) , Colbie Caillat ( `` Coco World Tour '' ) and six world tours with Latin superstar Chayanne . Her choreography can most recently be seen on the High School Musical concert tour , with Hayden Panettiere on PBS ' A Capitol Fourth with Ashley Tisdale on NBC 's Christmas at Rockefeller Center and on Disney 's hit television series Hannah Montana . She has also done choreography and staging for American Idol . She has also choreographed several music videos , including `` Fly '' for Hilary Duff , `` Come Back To Me '' for Vanessa Hudgens , `` She 's No You '' for Jesse McCartney , `` Potential Break Up Song '' for Aly and AJ , `` He Said , She Said '' for Ashley Tisdale and `` Monkey to The Man '' for Elvis Costello . Her feature film dance credits include Showgirls , for which she also acted as assistant choreographer , The Wedding Planner , 13 Going on 30 The Country Bears , Forrest Gump , Austin Powers in Goldmember and Clerks II . She is a judge on Bravo 's dance reality series Step It Up and Dance along with world-renowned choreographer Vincent Paterson and actress Elizabeth Berkley . Web design is currently provided by Robert Rambin of Exact One Media and her choreography and artistic direction is by Abrams Artists Agency .",
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"text": "36th Daytime Emmy Awards The 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards were held on Sunday , August 30 , 2009 , and were televised live on The CW for the very first time . The nominees were announced on May 14 in the Orpheum Theatre , Los Angeles , California Vanessa L. Williams hosted the event . The event was directed by Jeff Margolis and Debbie Palacio .",
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"text": "Roger Horchow Samuel Roger Horchow ( born July 3 , 1928 in Cincinnati , Ohio ) is a catalog entrepreneur and Broadway producer . In 1971 , Horchow started The Horchow Collection , the first luxury mail-order catalog that was not preceded by a brick-and-mortar presence . He sold the Horchow Collection to Neiman Marcus in 1988 . In 1992 , he produced his first Broadway show , Crazy for You , a George Gershwin musical , for which he won the Tony Award for Best Musical . The London version of Crazy for You won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical . Though Crazy for You was inspired by an earlier Gershwin musical , Girl Crazy , which opened in 1930 , theater critics and the American Theater Wing ultimately considered it to be a `` new musical . '' Crazy for You was directed by Mike Ockrent and choreographed by Susan Stroman . In 2000 , Horchow and co-producer Roger Berlind staged a revival of Cole Porter 's Kiss Me , Kate , for which he won his second Tony Award , for Best Musical Revival . In 2007 , Horchow along with other producers produced Curtains , a comedic murder mystery nominated for 8 Tony awards and 10 Drama Desk awards and in 2008 was a minor producer in the Broadway Revival of Gypsy with Patty Lupone . Horchow is a member of The Hill School Class of 1945 . In 2002 he received the school 's highest alumni honor , The Sixth Form Leadership Award . Horchow was awarded an honorary doctorate by his alma mater , Yale University , in 1999 , and is one of the subjects of The Tipping Point ( Little , Brown , 2000 ) 2002 edition ISBN 0-316-34662-4 , an influential book by New Yorker writer Malcolm Gladwell . Horchow is the author of three books , `` The Art of Friendship : 70 Simple Rules for Making Meaningful Connections '' ( St. Martin 's Press , 2006 and Neiman Marcus Exclusive , 2005 ) ISBN 0-312-36039-8 , Elephants in Your Mailbox : How I Learned the Secrets of Mail-Order Marketing Despite Having Made 25 Horrendous Mistakes ( Times Books , 1980 ) ISBN 0-8129-0891-0 , and Living in Style : In A Time When Taste Means More Than Money ( Rawson Assoc , 1981 ) ISBN 0-89256-166-1 . Horchow is on the Board of Selectors of Jefferson Awards for Public Service .",
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"text": "Song and Dance Song and Dance is a musical comprising two acts , one told entirely in `` Song '' and one entirely in `` Dance '' , tied together by a unifying love story . The `` Song '' act is Tell Me on a Sunday , with lyrics by Don Black and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber , about a young British woman 's romantic misadventures in New York City and Hollywood . The `` Dance '' act is a ballet choreographed to Variations , composed by Lloyd Webber for his cellist brother Julian , which is based on the A Minor Caprice No. 24 by Paganini .",
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"text": "Mia Michaels Mia Michaels ( born February 23 , 1966 ) is an American choreographer best known as a judge and for her contemporary choreography on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance ( SYTYCD ) . She has worked with musical artists such as Celine Dion , Madonna , Tom Cruise , Catherine Zeta-Jones , Ricky Martin , Gloria Estefan , and Prince . In 2005 she choreographed Cirque du Soleil 's world tour , `` Delirium '' as well as Celine Dion 's Las Vegas show `` A New Day ... '' for which she was later nominated for Emmy . In 2007 she won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography for her `` Calling You '' routine on season 2 of So You Think You Can Dance '' ; she won again in 2010 for her work on season 5 . She was a main judge of So You Think You Can Dance together with Adam Shankman and Nigel Lythgoe for season 7 . She choreographed the dance sequence of `` Get Happy '' in Season 7 Episode 15 of the `` House '' episode `` Bombshells '' .",
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"text": "Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Classical The Grammy Award for Producer of the Year , Classical is an honor presented to record producers for quality classical music productions at the Grammy Awards , a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards . Honors in several categories are presented at the ceremony annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to `` honor artistic achievement , technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry , without regard to album sales or chart position '' . Originally known as the Grammy Award for Classical Producer of the Year , the award was first presented to James Mallinson at the 22nd Grammy Awards ( 1980 ) . The name remained unchanged until 1998 , when the category became known as Producer of the Year , Classical . According to the category description guide for the 52nd Grammy Awards , the award is presented to album producers `` whose recordings , released for the first time during the eligibility year , represent consistently outstanding creativity in the production of classical recordings '' . Producers must have produced at least 51 % playing time on three separately released recordings ( only one of which can be an opera released in DVD format ) . Producers may submit content as a team only if they worked together exclusively during the period of eligibility . Anthony Tommasini , music critic for The New York Times , asserted that `` In the struggling field of classical recording , it 's the producers who take the real risks and make things happen . '' The honor is presented alongside the award for Producer of the Year , Non-Classical . As of 2015 , Steven Epstein and Robert Woods share the record of the most wins , with seven each . Judith Sherman has won the award four times , while David Frost and James Mallinson have been presented the award three times each . Two-time recipients include Joanna Nickrenz ( once alongside Marc Aubort ) . Woods ' wife , Elaine Martone , received the honor in 2007 . David Frost is the son of Thomas Frost , who received an award in the same category in 1987 .",
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"text": "Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch The Queen 's Theatre is a 500-seat producing theatre located in Hornchurch in the London Borough of Havering , east London . The theatre opened in its current purpose-built site on Billet Lane , Hornchurch in 1975 . From 1953 to 1975 the theatre had occupied a converted , and for some time derelict , cinema on Station Lane ( the site of the present Ripon House development ) that had been used for storage during the Second World War . The theatre originally opened in the coronation year of Queen Elizabeth II and its name reflects this . The opening production was See How They Run . The building deteriorated and the London Borough of Havering built the new theatre . It was opened by Sir Peter Hall in April 1975 , with a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat . Home to the original productions of the award-winning Return to the Forbidden Planet and Blood Brothers , performers such as Maggie Smith , Martin Shaw , Joan Plowright , Prunella Scales , Nigel Hawthorn , Carol Sloman , Lucy Benjamin , Gemma Salter , Bernard Cribbins , Conn O'Neill and theatre-makers and artists David Eldridge , Chris Bond , Bob Carlton , Bob Eaton , Glen Walford , Nichola McAuliffe , Tim Firth , Dan Murphy and Richard O'Brien the Queen 's Theatre , over its 60 plus year history , has built a track record in creating the best in live entertainment . The theatre 's current artistic director is Douglas Rintoul who was appointed in 2015 . The theatre 's previous artistic directors include Bob Carlton , Marina Calderone and Bob Tomson . The Queen 's Theatre produces over eights shows a year and has a vibrant learning and participatory programme engaging over 11,000 participants annually , enabling people to express themselves and their stories through the arts . The Queen 's Theatre works with educational institutions , amateur theatre groups , professional arts groups and wellbeing organizations , but is also widely connected to the larger theatre landscape in the UK and abroad . Current partnerships include co-productions with the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich , Salisbury Playhouse , Watford Palace Theatre , Rifco , Sell a Door and The Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg . Behind the scenes there is a carpentry workshop , scenic artists and a wardrobe department creating sets and costumes on-site . The theatre was honoured with a visit from HM The Queen in 2003 , the theatre 's fiftieth anniversary , and in 2013 the theatre celebrated its Diamond Jubilee . The Queen 's Theatre is a registered charity and receives regular funding from the London Borough of Havering and is an Arts Council of England National Portfolio Organisation .",
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"text": "2011 Emmy Awards 2011 Emmy Awards may refer to : 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards , the 2011 Emmy Awards ceremony that honored primetime programming during June 2010 -- May 2011 38th Daytime Emmy Awards , the 2011 Emmy Awards ceremony that honored daytime programming during 2010 32nd Sports Emmy Awards , the 2011 Emmy Awards ceremony that honored sports programming during 2010",
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"text": "Francesca Jaynes Francesca Jaynes ( born 12 October 1958 ) is an English choreographer and movement director who works in many disciplines within the entertainment industry , including feature films , theatre and commercials .",
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"text": "Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song The Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song was a new category at the 2015 ceremony of the annual Grammy Awards . It combines two previously separate categories in the Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music field , Best Contemporary Christian Music Song and Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance . The new category recognizes both songwriters and performers ( solo/duos/groups / collaborations/etc . ) and is open for singles or tracks only . Songwriters are only awarded a Grammy Award if it is a newly written song . Grammy 's for cover versions of previously recorded songs are awarded to the performer ( s ) only . Along with the also newly formed Best Gospel Performance/Song category , these mark the only Grammy categories which honor both performers and songwriters in one category . These changes were made in June 2014 by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences `` in the interest of clarifying the criteria , representing the current culture and creative DNA of the gospel and Contemporary Christian Music communities , and better reflecting the diversity and authenticity of today 's gospel music industry . '' According to the Grammy committee , the move recognizes `` the critical contribution of both songwriters and performers by combining songwriters and artists into the Best Gospel Performance/Song and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song categories . '' Gospel performances , which were previously recognized in the Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance category , will now fall under the newly created Best Gospel Performance/Song category .",
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"text": "2015 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards The 2015 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards were held on 9 April 2015 at The Arches ( Glasgow ) . Presented by BAFTA Scotland , the accolades honour the best upcoming talent in the field of film and television in Scotland . The nominees were announced on 24 March 2015 . The ceremony was hosted by Muriel Gray .",
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"text": "68th Tony Awards The 68th Annual Tony Awards were held June 8 , 2014 , to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2013 -- 14 season . The ceremony was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City , and was televised live on CBS . Hugh Jackman was the host , his fourth time hosting . The 15 musical Tony Awards went to seven different musicals , and six plays shared the 11 play Tony Awards . The nominations were announced on April 29 , 2014 by Jonathan Groff and Lucy Liu . Audra McDonald won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play . In just her ninth Broadway engagement , McDonald established two records as the first actor to win six Tony Awards for acting and the first to win in all four categories , lead and featured in both a play and a musical . In its seventh Broadway incarnation , The Glass Menagerie won its first Tony Award ( Lighting Design ) . Aladdin 's win made it the fourth franchise to complete EGOT status .",
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"text": "Abigail Levine Abigail Levine , a New York-based dance and performance artist . Levine has created works for opera and theaters -- as well as for subway stations , sidewalks , swimming pools , airports , office buildings -- in New York City , Washington DC , Havana , São Paulo , Mexico City , Caracas , and Taipei . Recent commissions and productions include : Benjamin Britten 's The Turn of the Screw for Lorin Maazel 's Chateauville Foundation ( conducted by Maazel at the Kennedy Center ) ; `` Slow Falls '' presented by the 2011 Movement Research Festival ; `` Porta Sem Parede '' created during the Lugarização Residency in São Paulo ; Any Closer produced by Dixon Place and the Puffin Foundation and performed on sidewalks in Brooklyn , Queens , the Bronx and Manhattan ; If You See Something , a dance for subway stations performed in the subway systems of New York City and Caracas , Venezuela ; Bernstein 's Trouble in Tahiti and Bizet 's Le Docteur Miracle for the Manhattan Opera Theater ; and Desatar , a commissioned work for 14 dancers from Cuba 's national dance company , Danza Contemporanea de Cuba . Levine has performed recently with Marina Abramović in her retrospective at the New York MoMA , with performance artist Carolee Schneemann , and with choreographers including : Jennifer Monson , koosil-ja hwang , Alan Good , Marianela Boán , Pat Catterson , Larissa Velez , Despina Stamos , Pele Bauch , Wendy Osserman and the Denishawn Repertory Dancers . Her writings on dance have been published by the Movement Research Performance Journal , e-misférica , Cuba Update and CubaNow . Levine trained at New York 's High School of Performing Arts , the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center , Jacob 's Pillow Dance Festival , The Place and Middlesex University in London , and with Danza Contemporánea de Cuba in Havana . She graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in English and is completing a Masters at NYU in Dance and Performance Studies .",
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"text": "Cush Jumbo Cush Jumbo ( born 23 September 1985 ) is an English actress and writer . She wrote and starred in a one-woman show , Josephine and I . In 2011 , she won the Ian Charleson Award for young actors as Rosalind in As You Like It and received an Olivier nomination in 2012 as Mark Antony in an all-female cast of Julius Caesar . She played attorney Lucca Quinn in the seventh season of the U.S. drama series The Good Wife on CBS and its spinoff The Good Fight on CBS All Access .",
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"text": "Michael Rooney Michael Joseph Rooney ( born April 2 , 1962 ) is an American choreographer . He is the son of actor Mickey Rooney . Best known for his work on a number of music videos , Rooney has won MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography five times .",
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"text": "Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Programming The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Variety , Nonfiction , or Reality Programming is presented as part of the Primetime Emmy Awards .",
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"text": "Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction is awarded to one television series or special each year . In the following list , the first titles listed in gold are the winners ; those not in gold are nominees , which are listed in alphabetical order . The years given are those in which the ceremonies took place . __ TOC __",
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"text": "Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series This is a list of the winners and nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series .",
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"text": "Lynne Taylor-Corbett Lynne Taylor-Corbett is a choreographer , director , lyricist , and composer . She was born in Denver , Colorado . She works in theatre and film ( most notably , creating the choreography for the 1984 dance classic Footloose . ) , and also choreographs for dance companies , both ballet and modern , and is the principal guest choreographer for Carolina Ballet . She choreographed the dance Great Galloping Gottschalk ( set to music of Louis Moreau Gottschalk ) for the American Ballet Theatre , which premiered the work in Miami in January 1982 . Taylor-Corbett was nominated for the 2000 Tony Award , Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography for the musical Swing ! and also received a 2000 Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Choreography . Her recent stage work includes both directing and choreographing the musical My Vaudeville Man ! , which ran off-Broadway at the York Theatre Company from November 2008 through January 2009 . She received a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Choreography with her collaborator , Shonn Wiley , for My Vaudeville Man ! . Lynne Taylor Corbett has created some of her most inspiring choreography on Carolina Ballet . She has worked with the company extensively for 10 years and has developed deep knowledge of the strengths of the Carolina Ballet dancers . Lynn has also familiarized herself with the North Carolina Triangle region . In North Carolina , Lynne is most recognized for her lively crowd pleaser `` Carolina Jamboree '' featuring music by the Red Clay Ramblers , ( a North Carolinian blue grass band ) . During the live performances of Carolina Jamboree , The Red Clay Ramblers are integrated with the professional dancers . Lynne wanted local music to be soul of her work in Carolina Jamboree and this is clearly presented by having the live band elevated on stage with the dancers . The intermissions of the piece are even choreographed balletically and musically . The Red Clay Ramblers play interludes with active audience and dancer participation . Carolina Ballet received rave reviews for its revival of Carolina Jamboree in 2013 , both at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium and at the Durham Performing Arts Center ( DPAC ) . The ballet choreography in Carolina Jamboree evokes lively folk dancing shown through several solos , pas de deuxs , and group dances . The `` Red Rocking Chair '' female solo is deeply moving in its depiction of a mother who has lost her newborn . Lynne 's Taylor Corbett 's work in Carolina Jamboree carries a strong sense of nationalism towards American dance . The ballet is split into three acts . The first : `` Appalachia Stories , '' the second : `` The Mystery of Nell Cropsey , '' and the third : `` Fiddlesticks . '' All three sections touch on the hardships of the Great Depression and the joys of overcoming such hard times . Carolina Jamboree is a true testament to Lynne 's Taylor-Corbett 's talent . The piece showcases dancers abilities both technically and emotionally and it is a joy to view as an audience member . http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/04/20/2836399/review-fancy-free-and-carolina.html The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society announced that Taylor-Corbett is the recipient of the 2008 Joseph A. Callaway Award for excellence in stage directing and choreography . Her son , Shaun Taylor-Corbett , appeared in the children 's series Hi-5 which airs on the Learning Channel . He has appeared in the off-Broadway show Altar Boyz , and in the production of In The Heights on Broadway .",
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"text": "Julianne Michelle Julianne Michelle ( born Sept. 5 , 1987 ) is an American film and television actress . She has appeared in more than 23 productions , beginning in 1992 when she was 5 years old .",
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Lipstick Under My Burkha is a movie.
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"text": "Lipstick Under My Burkha Lipstick Waale Sapne ( English : Lipstick Under My Burkha ) is an Indian film made in Hindi . The film is directed by Alankrita Shrivastava and produced by Prakash Jha . The film stars Konkona Sen Sharma , Ratna Pathak , Aahana Kumra and Plabita Borthakur in lead roles along with Sushant Singh , Vikrant Massey , Shashank Arora , Vaibhav Tatwawaadi and Jagat Singh Solanki . The trailer of film was released on 14 October 2016 . The film premiered at the Tokyo and Mumbai Film Festivals , where it won the Spirit of Asia Prize and the Oxfam Award for Best Film on Gender Equality . In January 2017 , the Central Board of Film Certification refused to certify the film , stating that `` The story is lady oriented , their fantasy above life . There are contanious -LSB- sic -RSB- sexual scenes , abusive words , audio pornography and a bit sensitive touch about one particular section of society '' .",
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"text": "Abhagin Abhagin ( Ill-Fated Woman ) is a 1938 Hindi film directed by Prafulla Roy for New Theatres Ltd. , Calcutta . A bilingual , it was made in Bengali language as Abhigyan . The film was based on a story by Upendranath Ganguly , with dialogues by A. H. Shore . R. C. Boral provided the music composition with lyrics for the Hindi version by Munshi Arzu ( Arzu Lucknawi ) , and by Ajoy Bhattacharya for the Bengali . The screenplay was by Phani Majumdar for whom it was his first independent film as a scriptwriter . Bimal Roy , who was to make a name for himself as a prominent Bengali and Hindi director , was the cinematographer for the film . The cast included Molina Devi , Prithviraj Kapoor , Vijay Kumar , Nemo and Bikram Kapoor . A wife rejected by her in-laws following her abduction is given shelter by the husband 's friend . The story line follows the wife 's ambivalent feelings for her saviour when she 's accepted back into the family .",
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"text": "Loha (1987 film) Loha is a 1987 Hindi film directed by Raj N. Sippy . It was released in India on 23 January 1987 . It stars Dharmendra , Shatrughan Sinha , Karan Kapoor , Madhavi , Mandakini and Amrish Puri . The film was one of that year 's highest grossing films . The film became Dharmendra 's first hit of the year 1987 , where he went on to deliver 7 more outright hits and hence , represented one of his best career years as well as an all-time record year for any Hindi film star . The film 's music became popular also , most notably , `` Isa Pir na musa pir , sabse bada hain paisa pir '' picturised beautifully on the male leads of the film .",
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"text": "Libaas Libaas ( English : Clothing ) is a 1988 Hindi drama film written and directed by Gulzar . The film based on short story Seema published in collected stories in Raavi Paar . It is about married couples of urban India having extramarital relations and adultery . The film won critical acclaim in international film festivals but never got released in India till date . It was also the last film , until Dus Kahaniyaan got released in 2007 , where Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah , the lead pair of Parallel Cinema in the 1980s , appeared together after giving notable performances in Sai Paranjpye 's Sparsh ( 1980 ) and Shekhar Kapoor 's Masoom ( 1983 ) . On 22 November 2014 , film was shown at the International Film Festival of India in Goa after a gap of 22 years since its screening at the International Film Festival at Bangalore in January , 1992 .",
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"text": "Basundhara Basundhara is a 2010 Assamese drama film directed and produced by Hiren Bora , with a screenplay by Sagar Sangam Sarkar , Birinchi Kumar Medhi and Bora himself . It stars Barsha Rani Bishaya in the title role , and Saurav Hazarika , Bishnu Kharghoria , Ifftikar Ahmed , and Prithiraj Rabha in other major roles . The film deals with a pressing contemporary ecological issue of human-elephant conflict in the region of Assam . Basundhara won the Best Feature Film in Assamese award in the 57th National Film Awards for 2009 .",
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"text": "Bariwali Bariwali ( বাড়িওয়ালি , translation : The Landlady , English-language title : The Lady of the House ) is a Bengali film released in 2000 directed by Rituparno Ghosh . The film features Kirron Kher , Roopa Ganguly and Chiranjeet Chakraborty .",
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"text": "Murk (film) Murk is a 2005 Danish horror and psychological thriller film . The film was directed by Jannik Johansen , who wrote the screenplay along with Anders Thomas Jensen . The film stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Nicolas Bro .",
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"text": "Bandhobi Bandhobi is a 2009 South Korean indie film about a frustrated and rebellious high school student who ends up becoming a friend of a migrant worker from Bangladesh who is desperate to receive his unpaid wages back . The title means `` female friend '' in Bengali . Lead actor Mahbub Alam is a longtime resident of South Korea who entered the country as a migrant worker . He has since appeared in small film roles and become involved in various activist projects , including the launch of the Migrant Worker Film Festival , for which he serves as festival director .",
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"text": "Narsimha (1991 film) Narasimha is a 1991 Bollywood Hindi Action Drama film starring Sunny Deol , Dimple Kapadia , Urmila Matondkar , Ravi Behl and Om Puri . The Film was Directed by N. Chandra and was a commercial success . The movie was debut movie for actor Ravi Behl and actress Urmila Matondkar though she appeared in movies like Bade Ghar Ki Beti in small role . Incidentally , both of them had appeared in many movies as child artiste .",
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"text": "Paheli Paheli ( Devanagari : पहेली , Riddle ) is a Bollywood fantasy film , which released in India on 24 June 2005 . It is a remake of the 1973 Hindi movie Duvidha . It was directed by Amol Palekar and produced by Juhi Chawla , Aziz Mirza , Sanjiv Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan , who also plays the male lead . Paheli is based on the short story written by Vijayadan Detha in Rajasthani language and tells the story of a wife ( Rani Mukerji ) who is left by her husband ( Shah Rukh Khan ) and visited by a ghost , disguised as her husband , who is in love with her and takes her husband 's place . Sunil Shetty , Juhi Chawla , Rajpal Yadav and Amitabh Bachchan have supporting roles in the film . The story has been previously adapted into film , Duvidha ( 1973 ) by Mani Kaul . The movie opened the ninth Zimbabwe International Film Festival at the Libertie Cinema Complex in Harare . It was also screened at both the Sundance Film Festival and the Palm Springs International Film Festival . The working title of the movie was Ghost Ka Dost ( translates to Friend of a Ghost ) . Paheli was India 's official entry to the 2006 Oscars .",
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"text": "Bhai-Bhai (1956 film) Bhai Bhai ( Brothers ) is a 1956 Hindi social family drama directed by M. V. Raman for A. V. M. Productions . It had screenplay by Jawar N. Sitaraman with Hindi screen adaptation of `` Ratha Paasam '' by C.V. Sridhar . The music director was Madan Mohan with dialogues and lyrics written by Rajendra Krishan . One of the popular songs from the film was `` Ae Dil Mujhe Bata De '' ( Oh Heart Tell Me ) sung by Geeta Dutt , `` in an unabrasive fast tempo '' . The song became one of Madan Mohan 's earliest hits , and the music of the film in journalist-author Bharatan 's words , went on to `` conquer the box-office '' . The film starred real-life brothers Ashok Kumar , who played the lead role , and Kishore Kumar as the two brothers , with the film being referred to as one of Kishore Kumar 's prominent film . The cast included Nirupa Roy , who played the role of Ashok Kumar 's `` homely '' wife , while Shyama played the `` seductress '' . The film co-starred Nimmi , Om Prakash , David , Daisy Irani , and Shivraj . The story is of two brothers , with the younger brother running away from home at an early age . The older brother gets entangled with another woman leaving his wife and child at home . This situation leads to the meeting of the brothers , with the older one mending his errant ways .",
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"text": "Larki Punjaban Larki Punjaban ( Urdu : , ( lit Punjabi Girl ) is a 2003 Pakistani film directed by Syed Noor and starring Babar Ali , Saima , and Shamyl Khan .",
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"text": "Utsav Utsav ( Hindi : उत्सव ; English : The Festival ) is a 1984 Hindi drama film , produced by Shashi Kapoor and directed by Girish Karnad . The film is based 2nd-century BC Sanskrit play , Mrichakatika ( The Little Clay Cart ) by Shudraka . The film stars Shankar Nag , Shashi Kapoor , Rekha , Amjad Khan , Anuradha Patel , Shekhar Suman , Anupam Kher , Neena Gupta , Kulbhushan Kharbanda , Annu Kapoor , Sanjana Kapoor and Kunal Kapoor . The role of Samsthanak played by Shashi Kapoor , who is also the producer of this movie , was originally to be played by Amitabh Bachchan . However , in July 1982 Bachchan met with a major accident in Bangalore , therefore the producer himself decided to step in . The film 's music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal and is still noted for its songs like , ` Mann Kyun Behka ' , a rare duet by Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar , and Anuradha Paudwal 's ` Mere Man Baje Mridang ' for which she won the Filmfare Best Female Playback Award in 1985 . Suresh Wadkar also has a song , ` Saanj Dhale Gagan Tale ' . The Central Board of Film Certification of India gave this movie `` A '' certificate which means `` Restricted to adults '' on 23 August 1984 .",
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"text": "Tharu Cinema Tharu cinema refers to films produced in the Tharu language in the Terai or Madhesh region of southern Nepal and Uttar Pradesh , India . The first Tharu talkie film , Karam , was released in around 1988 . Tharu cinema has grown in recent years . Tharu movies are seen across various parts of Asia where second and third generation migrants still speak the language",
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"text": "Ghaath Ghaath is a 2000 Indian Bollywood crime drama film directed by Akashdeep and produced by Kumar Mohan . The film stars Manoj Bajpayee , Tabu and Om Puri in pivotal roles and actress Raveena Tandon in a special appearance . The film met with positive critical response whereas ended up being an average grosser at the box-office .",
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"text": "Babu I Love You Babu I Love You is an Oriya drama and romance film released on 9 May 2005 . Starring Siddhanta Mahapatra , Archita Sahu and Anu Chowdhury in key roles . It loosely inspired by Bollywood movie Teri Meherbaniyan .",
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"text": "PK (film) PK is a 2014 Indian satirical science fiction comedy film . The film was directed by Rajkumar Hirani , produced by Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra , and written by Hirani and Abhijat Joshi . The film stars Aamir Khan in the title role with Anushka Sharma , Sushant Singh Rajput , Boman Irani , Saurabh Shukla , and Sanjay Dutt in supporting roles . It tells the story of an alien who comes to Earth on a research mission . He befriends a television journalist and questions religious dogmas and superstitions . The film received positive reviews and emerged as the 3rd highest-grossing Indian film of all time , and ranks as the 70th highest-grossing film of 2014 worldwide . The film has been regarded as one of the best Hindi films of 2014 . It is currently the 3rd highest-grossing Indian film of all time only behind Baahubali 2 : The Conclusion and Dangal ( film ) . PK is the first Indian film to gross 7 billion worldwide . It is also the first Indian film to gross US$ 100 million ( Rs 630 crore ) worldwide .",
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"text": "Nastik (1954 film) Nastik ( The Atheist ) is a 1954 Hindi social crime drama film written and directed by I. S. Johar . It was produced by Filmistan Ltd. under the Shashadhar Mukherjee Productions banner . Its cinematographer was Dronacharya , and the choreography was by the Indian classical dancer Lachhu Maharaj and Narendra Sharma . The dialogues were by Mrs. Ramma Johar . C. Ramchandra composed the music while the lyricist was Kavi Pradeep . Known for his `` patriotic '' lyrics , Pradeep 's `` immortal '' song `` Dekh Tere Sansar Ki Haalat Kya Ho Gayi Bhagwan '' ( See What Your World Has Come To , God ) sung by him , remains popular . The film starred Nalini Jaywant , Ajit , Raj Mehra , Ulhas , Mehmood and Roopmala . The film was dubbed into Tamil and released in 1962 as Madadhipathi Magal . Dialogues and lyrics were written by Ku . Ma . Balasubramaniam . The film is set against the back drop of Partition with its ensuing riots and violence , and using actual footage of refugees . The story is about a man who loses his faith in God when his parents are killed in the rioting , and his brother and sister die as refugees when the priest refuses to help them . He sets out to avenge his siblings ' death .",
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"text": "Darling (2012 film) Darling is a 2012 Bengali romance film written and directed by Raaj Mukherjee , starring Mayukh Mazumdar , Pamela Mandal and Riya Chanda . The film is produced by Nalin Singh and co-produced by Ajesh Gugnani , and features music scored by Subhayu Bedajna , while the cinematography is by Sandip Sen. This film is the Bengali Remake of the Telugu film Darling starring Prabhas and Kajal Aggarwal .",
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"text": "Cigarette Ki Tarah Cigarette Ki Tarah is a romantic thriller movie , featuring Bhoop Yaduvanshi , Prashant Narayanan , Madhurima Tuli , Sudesh Berry and others in their respective roles . Directed by Akashaditya Lama , the film is being produced under the banner of P. Y. Films Pvt. Ltd. . While the music is composed by Sudeep Banerjee , Kavita Seth , Ankur Mishra and Viraj Sawant , the lyrics have been written by Ajay Jhingran , Kaushal Kishore and Dev Shukla . Choreography in the movie is done by Vivek Yadav and Longines Fernandes . A dispute between the director and producers over the editing of the picture led to a lawsuit in the Mumbai High Court , and eventually to what the director characterized as a `` compromise '' and an `` edited version that did not meet my creative vision '' .",
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"text": "Tulsi Vivah (film) Tulsi Vivah ( The Marriage of Tulsi ) is a 1971 Bollywood fantasy drama film based on mythology . Directed by Chandrakant , the film stars Jayshree Gadkar and Anita Guha , and narrates the origin of the Tulsi Vivah ritual .",
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Beyoncé Knowles starred in a movie.
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"text": "Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( -LSB- biːˈjɒnseɪ -RSB- born September 4 , 1981 ) is an American singer , songwriter and actress . Born and raised in Houston , Texas , she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destiny 's Child . Managed by her father , Mathew Knowles , the group became one of the world 's best-selling girl groups of all time . Their hiatus saw Beyoncé 's theatrical film debut in Austin Powers in Goldmember ( 2002 ) and the release of her debut album , Dangerously in Love ( 2003 ) , which established her as a solo artist worldwide , earned five Grammy Awards and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles `` Crazy in Love '' and `` Baby Boy '' . Following the disbandment of Destiny 's Child in 2006 , she released her second solo album , B'Day ( 2006 ) , which contained the top-ten hits `` Déjà Vu '' , `` Irreplaceable '' , and `` Beautiful Liar '' . Beyoncé also continued her acting career , with starring roles in The Pink Panther ( 2006 ) , Dreamgirls ( 2006 ) , and Obsessed ( 2009 ) . Her marriage to rapper Jay Z and portrayal of Etta James in Cadillac Records ( 2008 ) influenced her third album , I Am ... Sasha Fierce ( 2008 ) , which saw the introduction of her alter-ego Sasha Fierce and earned a record-setting six Grammy Awards in 2010 , including Song of the Year for `` Single Ladies ( Put a Ring on It ) '' . Beyoncé took a hiatus from music in 2010 and took over management of her career ; her fourth album 4 ( 2011 ) was subsequently mellower in tone , exploring 1970s funk , 1980s pop , and 1990s soul . Her critically acclaimed fifth album , Beyoncé ( 2013 ) , was distinguished from previous releases by its experimental production and exploration of darker themes . With the release of the widely acclaimed Lemonade ( 2016 ) , Beyoncé became the first artist to have their first six studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart . Throughout her career , she has sold over 100 million records as a solo artist , and a further 60 million with Destiny 's Child , making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time . She has won 22 Grammy Awards and is the most nominated woman in the award 's history . She is the most awarded artist at the MTV Video Music Awards , with 24 wins . The Recording Industry Association of America recognized her as the Top Certified Artist in America during the 2000s ( decade ) . In 2009 , Billboard named her the Top Radio Songs Artist of the Decade , the Top Female Artist of the 2000s ( decade ) and awarded her their Millennium Award in 2011 . In 2014 , she became the highest-paid black musician in history and was listed among Time 's 100 most influential people in the world for a second year in a row . Forbes listed her as the most powerful female in entertainment of 2015 , and in 2016 she occupied the sixth place for Person of the Year .",
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"text": "Dreamgirls (film) Dreamgirls is a 2006 American romantic musical comedy-drama film directed by Bill Condon and jointly produced and released by DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures . The film debuted in three special road show engagements starting on December 15 , 2006 , before its nationwide release on December 25 , 2006 . Adapted from the 1981 Broadway musical of the same name by composer Henry Krieger and lyricist/librettist Tom Eyen , Dreamgirls is a film à clef , a work of fiction taking strong inspiration from the history of the Motown record label and one of its acts , The Supremes . The story follows the history and evolution of American R&B music during the 1960s and 1970s through the eyes of a Detroit , Michigan girl group known as the Dreams and their manipulative record executive . The film was released in the United States on December 25 , 2006 . The film adaptation of Dreamgirls stars Jamie Foxx , Beyoncé , Eddie Murphy , and Jennifer Hudson , and also features Danny Glover , Anika Noni Rose and Keith Robinson . Produced by Laurence Mark , the film 's screenplay was adapted by director Condon from the original Broadway book by Tom Eyen . In addition to the original Kreiger Eyen compositions , four new songs , composed by Krieger with various lyricists , were added for this film . Dreamgirls features the acting debut of Hudson , a former American Idol contestant and singer . With a production cost of $ 80 million , Dreamgirls is the most expensive film to feature an all African-American starring cast in American cinema history . Upon its release , the film garnered positive reviews from critics , and earned $ 154 million at the international box office . Dreamgirls also received a number of accolades , including three awards at the 64th Golden Globe Awards ceremony , including the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture -- Musical or Comedy , and two Oscars at the 79th Academy Awards .",
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"text": "Enough (film) Enough is a 2002 American thriller film directed by Michael Apted . The movie is based on the 1998 novel Black and Blue , by Anna Quindlen , which was a New York Times bestseller . It stars Jennifer Lopez as Slim , an abused wife who learns to fight back . Enough garnered generally negative reviews from film critics , although several aspects of the film including the actors ' performances were praised .",
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"text": "The Happening (2008 film) The Happening is a 2008 American thriller film written , co-produced and directed by M. Night Shyamalan , and stars Mark Wahlberg , Zooey Deschanel , John Leguizamo , and Betty Buckley . The film follows a man , his wife , his best friend and his friend 's daughter as they try to escape from an inexplicable natural disaster . The film was advertised as being Shyamalan 's first R-rated film ; it received mostly negative reviews from critics on Metacritic and grossed $ 163 million worldwide .",
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"text": "All I Could Do Was Cry `` All I Could Do Was Cry '' is a doo-wop/rhythm and blues single recorded in 1960 and released that same year by singer Etta James and was written for James by Chess songwriter Billy Davis , Berry Gordy and his sister Gwen Gordy . The song was said to be inspired by James ' former boyfriend Harvey Fuqua ironically dating Davis ' former girlfriend , who was Gwen . Gordy and Fuqua later married the same year the song was recorded , which likely added to the tension in James ' bluesy vocals . The song eventually peaked at number-two on the R&B charts and number thirty-three on the pop charts . James would later re-record the song in the early nineties . Beyoncé Knowles later covered the song while filming her role as James in the 2008 film , Cadillac Records .",
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"text": "Mother! Mother ! ( stylized as mother ! ) is an upcoming American black comedy psychological thriller film , written and directed by Darren Aronofsky . It stars Jennifer Lawrence , Javier Bardem , Michelle Pfeiffer , Domhnall Gleeson , Ed Harris and Kristen Wiig . Paramount Pictures plans to release the film on October 13 , 2017 .",
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"text": "Duets (film) Duets is a 2000 American road trip film co-produced and directed by Bruce Paltrow and written by John Byrum . The motion picture features an ensemble cast co-starring Gwyneth Paltrow , Paul Giamatti , Maria Bello , Scott Speedman , Andre Braugher , Huey Lewis and Angie Dickinson , among others . The movie `` revolves around the little known world of karaoke competitions and the wayward characters who inhabit it . ''",
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"text": "Another Happy Day Another Happy Day is a 2011 American black comedy-drama film written and directed by Sam Levinson . The film stars an ensemble cast including Ellen Barkin , Kate Bosworth , Ellen Burstyn , Thomas Haden Church , George Kennedy , Ezra Miller , Demi Moore , Siobhan Fallon Hogan , Michael Nardelli , Jeffrey DeMunn , and Diana Scarwid .",
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"text": "Party (Beyoncé song) `` Party '' is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her fourth studio album , 4 ( 2011 ) . It features guest vocals from American rapper André 3000 and uncredited vocals from Kanye West , and was released by Columbia Records as the fourth single from 4 on August 30 , 2011 . The song was written by Kanye West , Jeff Bhasker and Beyoncé , with the production being handled by Beyoncé and West and was co-produced by Bhasker . A midtempo R&B song , `` Party '' exhibits elements of the 1980s funk and soul music , and samples the 1985 song `` La Di Da Di '' , written by Dexter Mills , Douglas Davis and Ricky Walters . It recalls the work of New Edition and Prince , among others . Built on a 808-retro beat , multi-tracked harmonies , and a smooth groove , the song 's instrumentation includes slow-bouncing synthesizers , keyboard tones , and drums . Lyrically , `` Party '' gives ode to political themes such as feminism and sexual empowerment . In his rap verses , André 3000 references milk and gets philosophical about his own career . `` Party '' was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 54th Grammy Awards . The song reached number 50 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart . It debuted on the US Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs chart in July 2011 , and peaked at number 2 on the chart for three consecutive weeks . Following the release of 4 , `` Party '' charted at number 19 on the South Korea Gaon International Singles Chart . `` Party '' was part of Beyoncé 's set list for her 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé and the Revel Presents : Beyoncé Live residency shows .",
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"text": "Hotel Chelsea (film) Hotel Chelsea is a thriller of 2009 . The production traveled to New York for filming at the classic Hotel Chelsea , a place regularly visited by celebrities , after which the film was named .",
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"text": "Upgrade U `` Upgrade U '' is a song by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé from her second studio album B'Day ( 2006 ) . The song features additional vocals from American rapper Jay-Z . It was composed by Swizz Beatz , Cameron Wallace , Beyoncé , MK , Makeba , Sean Garrett , Angela Beyincé , Jay-Z , Willie Clarke , Clarence Reid , and Beyoncé 's sister , Solange . Columbia Records released `` Upgrade U '' as a promotional single on November 27 , 2006 in the United States only . `` Upgrade U '' draws from the genres of hip hop and contemporary R&B . The concept of the song revolves around a woman offering luxuries to a man to upgrade his lifestyle . `` Upgrade U '' was generally well received by music critics , some praising Knowles ' assertiveness while singing about her desire to give luxuries to her man . Many also praised the natural chemistry that Knowles and Jay-Z have in the song . After the release of B'Day , `` Upgrade U '' started to gain popularity on R&B and hip hop radio stations in the United States . This prompted its pre-release debut on the US Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs chart and later on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart ; after its promotional release , the song peaked at number 11 and at number 59 on the Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs and the Hot 100 charts respectively . The music video for the song was directed by Melina Matsoukas , and took one and a half days of shooting . Knowles did an impersonation of Jay-Z in the clip and is also seen amidst gold watches and jewelry , continuing the motif of luxury that is alluded to in the song . It finally emerged as the forty-fifth best R&B / Hip-Hop song of 2007 in the United States . Although Knowles did not perform `` Upgrade U '' in any televised appearances , the song was a part of her set list on The Beyoncé Experience tour ( 2007 ) , and I Am ... Tour ( 2009 -- 10 ) , as well as her and Jay Z 's joint On the Run Tour ( 2014 ) .",
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"text": "Beautiful Liar `` Beautiful Liar '' is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé and Colombian singer Shakira . It was written by Beyoncé , Amanda Ghost , Ian Dench , and Stargate members Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen , and produced by Stargate and Beyoncé for the re-release of Beyoncé 's second solo album , B'Day ( 2006 ) . The mixing of the song was done by Gustavo Celis . `` Beautiful Liar '' was released on March 14 , 2007 , by Columbia Records as the first single from the deluxe edition of the album . A Spanish and English mixed version of the song was produced and titled `` Bello Embustero '' . `` Beautiful Liar '' is a mid-tempo song ; musically , it is a melding of Shakira 's Latin and Middle Eastern styles with Beyoncé 's contemporary hip hop and R&B styles . Its theme is female empowerment ; two female protagonists sing about being charmed by the same man , but instead of fighting over him , both ladies agree that he is not worth their time . The song was well received by music critics , who praised generally Beyoncé 's and Shakira 's collaboration . `` Beautiful Liar '' was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 50th Grammy Awards and the Spanish version was nominated for Record of the Year at the Latin Grammy Awards of 2007 . It won an Ivor Novello Awards for Best-Selling British Song in 2008 . `` Beautiful Liar '' was commercially successful . It peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and experienced the largest upward movement on that chart until 2008 . The song peaked at number one in many European countries , including France , Germany , Hungary , Ireland , Italy , the Netherlands , New Zealand , Switzerland , and the United Kingdom . Its accompanying music video was directed by Jake Nava , incorporates belly dancing moves . `` Beautiful Liar '' won the Most Earthshattering Collaboration award at the 2007 MTV Video Music Award . The song was included on Beyoncé 's set list during her 2007 The Beyoncé Experience world tour .",
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"text": "Hold'em (film) Hold 'em is a 2014 American thriller film directed by Clay DuMaw . The film 's plot combines Texas hold 'em with elements from horror and thriller films such as Battle Royale and Saw .",
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"text": "Daddy (Beyoncé song) `` Daddy '' is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her debut studio album , Dangerously in Love ( 2003 ) . It was composed by Beyoncé as well as Mark Batson . The song was not originally intended to be featured on the final track listing of the album . Beyoncé was able to record the song as the release date of her debut album had been postponed . `` Daddy '' was released to US iTunes Store as a digital single on June 3 , 2003 , through Columbia Records . Beyoncé explained that the song 's development was motivated by the devotion and the loyalty her father/manager , Mathew Knowles has towards his family members . Many of the songs on the album examine aspects of relationships . However , `` Daddy '' was considered to be an element analyzing the kinship ties between a father and his offspring from a different and more powerful perspective . Music critics , who generally received the song with positive reception , commented that the song was a way for Beyoncé to pay tribute to her father .",
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"text": "Let's Move! Flash Workout Let 's Move ! Flash Workout initiative by Beyoncé Knowles is a part of a larger Let 's Move ! campaign to end childhood obesity in the United States . The campaign was started by First Lady Michelle Obama . The Let 's Move ! Initiative has the goal of `` solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation so that children born today will reach adulthood at a healthy weight '' .",
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"text": "Dream Boy (film) Dream Boy is a 2008 gay-themed romantic drama film written and directed by James Bolton and based on Jim Grimsley 's 1995 novel of the same name about two gay teenagers who fall in love in the rural South during the late 1970s .",
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"text": "Sparkle (2012 film) Sparkle is a 2012 American musical film directed by Salim Akil and produced by Stage 6 Films , It was released on August 17 , 2012 , by TriStar Pictures . Inspired by The Supremes , Sparkle is a remake of the 1976 film of the same name , which centered on three singing teenage sisters from Harlem who form a girl group in the late 1960s . The remake takes place in Detroit , Michigan in the 1960s during the Motown era . The film stars Jordin Sparks , Derek Luke , Whitney Houston , Mike Epps , Cee Lo Green , Carmen Ejogo , Tika Sumpter , Tamela Mann and Omari Hardwick . Sparkle features songs from the original film written by soul musician Curtis Mayfield as well as new compositions by R&B artist R. Kelly . This film is the debut of R&B / pop singer and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks as an actress . Sparkle also marks Whitney Houston 's fifth and final feature film role before her death on February 11 , 2012 , three months after filming ended . The film is dedicated to her memory .",
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"text": "28 Days (film) 28 Days is a 2000 American comedy-drama film directed by Betty Thomas . Sandra Bullock plays Gwen Cummings , a newspaper columnist obliged to enter rehabilitation for alcoholism . The film costars Viggo Mortensen , Dominic West , Elizabeth Perkins , Steve Buscemi , and Diane Ladd .",
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"text": "I Care (Beyoncé song) `` I Care '' is a song recorded by the American singer Beyoncé for her fourth studio album , 4 ( 2011 ) . It was written by Jeff Bhasker , Chad Hugo and Beyoncé and produced by Bhasker and co-produced by Beyoncé . The song was recorded at the MSR Studios and was mixed by Jordan Young aka DJ Swivel at KMA Studio in New York City . `` I Care '' is an R&B power ballad , which also contains elements of soul music and rock music . Built on a hand-clapped rhythm and pulsating beats , the song 's instrumentation consists of screeching guitars , low-profile synthesizers , pounding drums , heavy percussion instrument and a piano . In `` I Care '' , Beyoncé admits her vulnerability to her indifferent love interest with both honesty and power . She sings with heartfelt emotion over cooing background vocals and scats alongside a multi-octave guitar solo towards the end of the song . `` I Care '' was sent to contemporary hit radio in Italy on March 23 , 2012 as the seventh overall single from 4 . `` I Care '' was acclaimed by contemporary music critics who highlighted the heartfelt emotion , sadness and resentment with which Beyoncé sings . Critics also complimented the way she made effective use out the power in her lower register in the first and second verses until her voice slowly builds until the commanding chorus is reached . They generally praised the guitar solo and the vocal power of Beyoncé which was displayed by `` I Care '' among other songs on 4 . Following the release of 4 in early July 2011 , `` I Care '' charted number 35 on the South Korea Gaon International Singles Chart , based on downloads alone . The song was part of Beyoncé 's set list for her revues 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé ( 2011 ) and Revel Presents : Beyoncé Live ( 2012 ) as well as The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour ( 2013 ) . It was also used as an interlude in her The Formation World Tour ( 2016 ) .",
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"text": "Knowles (singer) Knowles ( born Jeanne Ingabire Buteru '' ' on 1 October 1990 ) is a Rwandan singer . Her stage name is taken from American R&B vocalist Beyoncé Knowles . Butera writes many of her own songs and is known as a strong entertainer , famous for her dancing and beauty . Her songs touch on such themes as romantic relationships , societal issues and daily life .",
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"text": "I Am... World Tour I Am ... World Tour ( sometimes referred to as the I Am ... Tour ) was the fourth concert tour by American recording artist Beyoncé . It was launched in support of her third studio album , I Am ... Sasha Fierce ( 2008 ) . The tour was announced in October 2008 and the first dates were revealed in December 2008 . It kicked off in late-March 2009 with five rehearsal shows in North America , officially commencing in late April 2009 . The tour visited the Americas , Europe , Asia , Africa , and Australia with 108 shows in total . Preparations for the shows began eight months prior to the beginning of the tour with twelve-hour rehearsals for two months . Knowles described the shows as her best and most theatrical from all of her tours . Pre-concert food drives were held during several stops of the I Am ... World Tour as part of a campaign by General Mills ' Hamburger Helper entitled , `` Show Your Helping Hand '' where fans were asked to bring food during the concerts . The set list for the concerts included songs from Knowles ' three studio albums as well as several covers of other artists and a Destiny 's Child medley . The central theme of the tour was to showcase the difference between Knowles ' dual personality ; her emotional side and her onstage persona , Sasha Fierce which was also demonstrated in the dual album I Am ... Sasha Fierce . The show featured two stages -- the main one and a smaller B-stage where Knowles was transferred during the middle of the show . She was backed by an all-female band , female background dancers and a big LED screen . Thierry Mugler collaborated with Knowles on the costumes and had a creative advisor role further working on the choreography , lighting and production . Chris March made the costumes usable for stage and helped in their making . For the ballads , Knowles wore longer dresses while for the performances of the up-tempo songs , more make-up and more revealing outfits were worn . The fashion and Knowles ' look and figure received praise from critics . I Am ... World Tour received critical acclaim from music critics who praised Knowles ' performance abilities calling her the best female performer and chose the performances of `` Ave Maria '' , `` Listen '' and `` At Last '' as highlights during the shows . A concert in Malaysia was cancelled by Knowles after several Muslim groups tried to ban it although she agreed to tone down her look according to the country 's standards . The tour was commercially successful grossing $ 86.0 million from 93 shows in total . Separate performances of several songs were broadcast on different channels and two concerts were released as live albums ; the live performance at the I Am ... Yours revue was released in a CD/DVD format in 2009 and footage of the tour was released on an eponymous titled live album in 2010 .",
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"text": "Chelsea (film) Chelsea is a 2010 Ghanaian direct-to-video thriller film directed by Moses Inwang , and starring Majid Michel , Nadia Buari & John Dumelo .",
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"text": "South America South America is a continent located in the western hemisphere , mostly in the southern hemisphere , with a relatively small portion in the northern hemisphere . It may also be considered a subcontinent of the Americas , which is the model used in nations that speak Romance languages . The reference to South America instead of other regions ( like Latin America or the Southern Cone ) has increased in the last decades due to changing geopolitical dynamics ( in particular , the rise of Brazil ) . It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean ; North America and the Caribbean Sea lie to the northwest . It includes twelve sovereign states ( Argentina , Bolivia , Brazil , Chile , Colombia , Ecuador , Guyana , Paraguay , Peru , Suriname , Uruguay , and Venezuela ) , a part of France ( French Guiana ) , and a non-sovereign area ( the Falkland Islands , a British Overseas Territory though this is disputed by Argentina ) . In addition to this , the ABC islands of the Kingdom of the Netherlands , Trinidad and Tobago , and Panama may also be considered part of South America . South America has an area of 17,840,000 square kilometers ( 6,890,000 sq mi ) . Its population has been estimated at more than 371,090,000 . South America ranks fourth in area ( after Asia , Africa , and North America ) and fifth in population ( after Asia , Africa , Europe , and North America ) . Brazil is by far the most populous South American country , with more than half of the continent 's population , followed by Colombia , Argentina , Venezuela and Peru . In recent decades Brazil has also concentrated half of the region 's GDP and has become a first regional power . Most of the population lives near the continent 's western or eastern coasts while the interior and the far south are sparsely populated . The geography of western South America is dominated by the Andes mountains ; in contrast , the eastern part contains both highland regions and large lowlands where rivers such as the Amazon , Orinoco , and Paraná flow . Most of the continent lies in the tropics . The continent 's cultural and ethnic outlook has its origin with the interaction of indigenous peoples with European conquerors and immigrants and , more locally , with African slaves . Given a long history of colonialism , the overwhelming majority of South Americans speak Portuguese or Spanish , and societies and states commonly reflect Western traditions .",
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"text": "European colonization of the Americas The European colonization of the Americas describes the history of the invasion , settlement and establishment of control of the continents of the Americas by various European powers . The first European colonisation in the Americas began in the 10th or 11th century , when West Norse sailors explored and briefly settled limited areas on the shores of present-day Canada . They settled in Greenland before sailing to the Arctic region of North America and south alongside Canada where they settled there . According to Icelandic Sagas , violent conflicts with the indigenous population ultimately made the Norse abandon those settlements . Extensive European colonization began in 1492 , when a Spanish expedition headed by Christopher Columbus sailed west to find a new trade route to the Far East but inadvertently landed in what came to be known to Europeans as the `` New World '' . Running aground on the northern part of Hispaniola on 5 December 1492 , which the Taino people had inhabited since the 7th century , the site became the first European settlement in the Americas . European conquest , large-scale exploration and colonization soon followed . Columbus 's first two voyages ( 1492 -- 93 ) reached the Bahamas and various Caribbean islands , including Hispaniola , Puerto Rico and Cuba . In 1497 , sailing from Bristol on behalf of England , John Cabot landed on the North American coast , and a year later , Columbus 's third voyage reached the South American coast . As the sponsor of Christopher Columbus 's voyages , Spain was the first European power to settle and colonize the largest areas , from North America and the Caribbean to the southern tip of South America . Other powers such as France also founded colonies in the Americas : in eastern North America , a number of Caribbean islands and small coastal parts of South America . Portugal colonized Brazil , tried colonizing the coasts of present-day Canada and settled for extended periods northwest ( on the east bank ) of the River Plate . The Age of Exploration was the beginning of territorial expansion for several European countries . Europe had been preoccupied with internal wars , and was slowly recovering from the loss of population caused by the bubonic plague ; thus the rapid rate at which it grew in wealth and power was unforeseeable in the early 15th century . Eventually , the entire Western Hemisphere came under the ostensible control of European governments , leading to profound changes to its landscape , population , and plant and animal life . In the 19th century alone over 50 million people left Europe for the Americas . The post-1492 era is known as the period of the Columbian Exchange , a dramatically widespread exchange of animals , plants , culture , human populations ( including slaves ) , ideas and communicable disease between the American and Afro-Eurasian hemispheres following Columbus 's voyages to the Americas .",
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"text": "Colonization Colonization ( or colonisation ) is a process by which a central system of power dominates the surrounding land and its components . The term is derived from the Latin word colere , which means `` to inhabit '' . Also , colonization refers strictly to migration , for example , to settler colonies in America or Australia , trading posts , and plantations , while colonialism deals with this , along with ruling the existing indigenous peoples of styled `` new territories '' . Colonization was linked to the spread of tens of millions from Western European states all over the world . In many settled colonies , Western European settlers formed a large majority of the population . Examples include the Americas , Australia and New Zealand . These colonies were occasionally called ` neo-Europes ' . In other places , Western European settlers formed minority groups , who were often dominant in their places of settlement . When Britain started to settle Australia , New Zealand and various other smaller islands , they often regarded the landmasses as terra nullius . Terra nullius meaning 'em pty land ' in Latin . Due to the absence of European farming techniques , the land was deemed unaltered by man and therefore treated as uninhabited , despite the presence of indigenous populations . In the 19th century , laws and ideas such as Mexico 's General Colonization Law and the United States ' Manifest destiny encouraged further colonization of the Americas .",
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"text": "Casta A casta ( -LSB- ˈkasta -RSB- , -LSB- ˈkastɐ , ˈkaʃtɐ -RSB- ) was a hierarchical system of race classification created by Spanish elites ( españoles ) in Hispanic America during the eighteenth century . The sistema de castas or the sociedad de castas was used in 17th and 18th centuries in Spanish America and Spanish Philippines to describe as a whole and socially rank the mixed-race people who were born during the post-Conquest period . The process of mixing ancestries in the union of people of different races was known as mestizaje . A parallel system of categorization based on the degree of acculturation to Hispanic culture , which distinguished between gente de razón ( Hispanics , literally , `` people of reason '' ) and gente sin razón ( non-acculturated natives ) , concurrently existed and supported the idea of the racial classification system . Created by Hispanic elites , the sistema de castas or the sociedad de castas , varied largely due to their birth , color , race and origin of ethnic types . The system of castas was more than socio-racial classification . It had an effect on every aspect of life , including economics and taxation . Both the Spanish colonial state and the Church required more tax and tribute payments from those of lower socio-racial categories . Related to Spanish ideas about purity of blood ( which historically also related to its reconquest of Spain from the Moors ) , the colonists established a caste system in Latin America by which a person 's socio-economic status generally correlated with race or racial mix in the known family background , or simply on phenotype ( physical appearance ) if the family background was unknown . From the colonial period , when the Spanish imposed control , many wealthy persons and high government officials were of peninsular ( Iberian ) and/or European background , while African or indigenous ancestry , or dark skin , generally was correlated with inferiority and poverty . The `` whiter '' the heritage a person could claim , the higher in status they could claim ; conversely , darker features meant less opportunity . Casta paintings were a new , secular art form primarily produced in eighteenth-century Mexico . A notable exception to the secular nature of the genre is Luis de Mena 's 1750 painting of Virgin of Guadalupe with castas .",
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"text": "São Paulo (state) São Paulo ( -LSB- sɐ̃w ˈpawlu -RSB- ) is one of the 26 states of the Federative Republic of Brazil and is named after Saint Paul of Tarsus . As the richest Brazilian state and a major industrial complex , often dubbed the `` locomotive of Brazil '' , the state alone is responsible for 33.9 % of the Brazilian GDP . São Paulo also has the second highest Human Development Index ( HDI ) and GDP per capita , the fourth lowest infant mortality rate and the third lowest rate of illiteracy among the federative units of Brazil . São Paulo alone is richer than Argentina , Uruguay , Paraguay and Bolivia combined . If São Paulo were an independent country , its nominal GDP would be ranked among the top 20 in the world ( 2010 estimate ) . The economy of São Paulo State is the most developed in Brazil With more than 45 million inhabitants in 2014 , São Paulo is the most populous Brazilian state , the most populous national subdivision in the Americas , and the third most populous political unit of South America , surpassed only by the rest of the Brazilian Federation and Colombia . The local population is one of the most diverse in the country and descended mostly from Italians , who began immigrating to the country in the late 19th century ; of the Portuguese , who colonized Brazil and installed the first European settlements in the region ; indigenous peoples , a large number of distinct ethnic groups ; Africans , who were brought from Africa as slaves in the colonial era and migrants from other regions of the country . In addition , Arabs , Germans , Spanish , Japanese and Chinese also are present in the ethnic composition of the local population . The area that today corresponds to the state territory was already inhabited by indigenous peoples from approximately 12,000 B.C. . In the early 16th century , the coast of the region was visited by Portuguese and Spanish explorers and navigators . In 1532 Martim Afonso de Sousa would establish the first Portuguese permanent settlement in the Americas -- the village of São Vicente , in the Baixada Santista . In the 17th century , the paulistas bandeirantes intensified the exploration of the interior of the colony , which eventually expanded the territorial domain of Portugal and the Portuguese Empire in South America . In the 18th century , after the establishment of the Province of São Paulo , the region began to gain political weight . After independence in 1820 , São Paulo began to become a major agricultural producer ( mainly coffee ) in the newly constituted Empire of Brazil , which ultimately created a rich regional rural oligarchy , which would switch on the command of the Brazilian government with Minas Gerais 's elites during the early republican periodin the 1880s . Under the Vargas Era , the state was one of the first to initiate a process of industrialization and its population became one of the most urban of the federation . The city of São Paulo , the homonymous state capital , is ranked as the world 's 12th largest city and its metropolitan area , with 20 million inhabitants , is the 9th largest in the world and second in the Americas , after Greater Mexico City . Regions near the city of São Paulo are also metropolitan areas , such as Campinas , Santos , Sorocaba and São José dos Campos . The total population of these areas coupled with the state capital -- the so-called `` Expanded Metropolitan Complex of São Paulo '' -- exceeds 30 million inhabitants , i.e. approximately 75 percent of the population of São Paulo statewide , the first macro-metropolis in the southern hemisphere , joining 65 municipalities that together are home to 12 percent of the Brazilian population .",
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"text": "Belgium Belgium ( -LSB- ˈbɛldʒəm -RSB- België -LSB- ˈbɛlɣijə -RSB- ; Belgique -LSB- bɛlʒik -RSB- ; Belgien -LSB- ˈbɛlɡi̯ən -RSB- ) , officially the Kingdom of Belgium , is a sovereign state in Western Europe bordered by France , the Netherlands , Germany , Luxembourg , and the North Sea . It is a small , densely populated country which covers an area of 30528 km2 and has a population of about 11 million people . Straddling the cultural boundary between Germanic and Latin Europe , Belgium is home to two main linguistic groups : the Dutch-speaking , mostly Flemish community , which constitutes about 59 % of the population , and the French-speaking , mostly Walloon population , which comprises 41 % of all Belgians . Additionally , there is a small group of German-speakers who live in the East Cantons located around the High Fens area , and bordering Germany . Historically , Belgium , the Netherlands and Luxembourg ( along with parts of Northern France and Western Germany ) were known as the Low Countries ; it once covered a somewhat larger area than the current Benelux group of states . The region was called Belgica in Latin , after the Roman province of Gallia Belgica . From the end of the Middle Ages until the 17th century , the area of Belgium was a prosperous and cosmopolitan centre of commerce and culture . From the 16th century until the Belgian Revolution in 1830 , when Belgium seceded from the Netherlands , the area of Belgium served as the battleground between many European powers , causing it to be dubbed the `` Battlefield of Europe , '' a reputation strengthened by both world wars . Today , Belgium is a federal constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of governance . It is divided into three regions and three communities , that exist next to each other . Its two largest regions are the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders in the north and the French-speaking southern region of Wallonia . The Brussels-Capital Region is an officially bilingual ( French and Dutch ) enclave within the Flemish Region . A German-speaking Community exists in eastern Wallonia . Belgium 's linguistic diversity and related political conflicts are reflected in its political history and complex system of governance , made up of six different governments . Belgium participated in the Industrial Revolution and , during the course of the 20th century , possessed a number of colonies in Africa . The second half of the 20th century was marked by rising tensions between the Dutch-speaking and the French-speaking citizens fueled by differences in language and culture and the unequal economic development of Flanders and Wallonia . This continuing antagonism has led to several far-reaching reforms , resulting in a transition from a unitary to a federal arrangement during the period from 1970 to 1993 . Despite the reforms , tensions between the groups have remained , if not increased ; there is significant separatism particularly among the Flemish ; controversial language laws exist such as the municipalities with language facilities ; and the formation of a coalition government took 18 months following the June 2010 federal election , a world record . Belgium is one of the six founding countries of the European Union and hosts the official seats of the European Commission , Council of the European Union , and European Council , as well as a seat of the European Parliament in the country 's capital , Brussels . Belgium is also a founding member of the Eurozone , NATO , OECD and WTO , and a part of the trilateral Benelux Union . Its capital , Brussels , hosts several of the EU 's official seats as well as the headquarters of many major international organizations such as NATO.Belgium is a member of , or affiliated to , many international organizations , including ACCT , AfDB , AsDB , Australia Group , Benelux , BIS , CCC , CE , CERN , EAPC , EBRD , EIB , EMU , ESA , EU , FAO , G-10 , IAEA , IBRD , ICAO , ICC , ICRM , IDA , IDB , IEA , IFAD , IFC , IFRCS , IHO , ILO , IMF , IMO , IMSO , Intelsat , Interpol , IOC , IOM , ISO , ITU , MONUC ( observers ) , NATO , NEA , NSG , OAS ( observer ) , OECD , OPCW , OSCE , PCA , UN , UNCTAD , UNECE , UNESCO , UNHCR , UNIDO , UNMIK , UNMOGIP , UNRWA , UNTSO , UPU , WADB ( non-regional ) , WEU , WHO , WIPO , WMO , WTrO , ZC . Belgium is also a part of the Schengen Area . Belgium is a developed country , with an advanced high-income economy and is categorized as `` very high '' in the Human Development Index .",
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"text": "Name of Brazil The name Brazil is a shortened from of Terra do Brasil , land of Brazil , a reference to brazilwood , given in the early 16th century to the territories leased to the merchant consortium led by Fernão de Loronha for commercial exploitation of brazilwood for the production of wood dyes for the European textile industry . The term for the brazilwood tree in Portuguese , pau-brasil , is derived from brasa ( ember ) , a reference to the colour , formed from medieval Latin brasa , from Old French brese , `` ember , glowing charcoal '' , in turn from a West Germanic * brasa ) .",
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"text": "Timeline of the European colonization of North America This is a chronology and timeline of the colonization of North America , with founding dates of selected European settlements . See also European colonization of the Americas .",
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"text": "Triangular trade Triangular trade or triangle trade is a historical term indicating trade among three ports or regions . Triangular trade usually evolves when a region has export commodities that are not required in the region from which its major imports come . Triangular trade thus provides a method for rectifying trade imbalances between the above regions . Historically the particular routes were also shaped by the powerful influence of winds and currents during the age of sail . For example , from the main trading nations of Western Europe it was much easier to sail westwards after first going south of 30 N latitude and reaching the so-called `` trade winds '' ; thus arriving in the Caribbean rather than going straight west to the North American mainland . Returning from North America , it is easiest to follow the Gulf Stream in a northeasterly direction using the westerlies . A similar triangle to this , called the volta do mar was already being used by the Portuguese , before Christopher Columbus ' voyage , to sail to the Canary Islands and the Azores . Columbus simply expanded the triangle outwards , and his route became the main way for Europeans to reach , and return from , the Americas .",
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"text": "French Guiana French Guiana ( pronounced -LSB- giːˈɑːnə -RSB- or -LSB- giːˈænə -RSB- , Guyane française -LSB- ɡɥijan fʁɑ̃sɛz -RSB- ) , officially called Guiana ( Guyane ) , is an overseas department and region of France , located on the north Atlantic coast of South America in the Guyanas . It borders Brazil to the east and south , and Suriname to the west . Its 83,534 km2 area has a very low population density of only 3 inhabitants per km2 , with half of its 244,118 inhabitants in 2013 living in the metropolitan area of Cayenne , its capital . By land area , it is the second largest region of France and the largest outermost region within the European Union . Both the region and the department have been ruled since December 2015 by a single assembly within the framework of a new territorial collectivity , the French Guiana Territorial Collectivity ( French : collectivité territoriale de Guyane ) . This assembly , the French Guiana Assembly ( French : assemblée de Guyane ) , has replaced the former regional council and departmental council , which were both disbanded . The French Guiana Assembly is in charge of regional and departmental government . Its president is Rodolphe Alexandre . The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans . The first French establishment is recorded in 1503 but the French presence did n't really become durable until 1643 and the foundation of Cayenne . Guiana then became a slave colony and saw its population increase until the official abolition of slavery at the time of the French revolution . Guiana temporarily became a French department in 1797 but was gradually transformed into a penal colony with the establishment of a network of camps and penitentiaries spread over the coast where prisoners were sentenced to forced labor . During World War II , the Guianan Félix Éboué was one of the first to stand behind General de Gaulle as early as June 18 , 1940 . Guiana officially rallied Free France in 1943 . It definitively abandoned its status as a colony and became again a French department in 1946 . De Gaulle , who became president , decided to establish the Guiana Space Center in 1965 . It is now operated by the CNES , Arianespace and the European Space Agency ( ESA ) . Several thousand Hmong refugees from Laos migrated to French Guiana in the late 1970s and early 1980s . Nowadays fully integrated in the French central state , Guiana is a part of the European Union , and its official currency is the euro . The region is the most prosperous territory in South America with the highest GDP per capita . A large part of Guiana 's economy derives from the presence of the Guiana Space Centre , now the European Space Agency 's primary launch site near the equator . As elsewhere in France , the official language is French , but each ethnic community has its own language , of which Guianan Creole is the most widely spoken .",
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"text": "History of Panama (to 1821) In the history of Panama , the earliest known inhabitants were the Cueva and Coclé tribes , but they were drastically reduced by disease and fighting when the Spanish arrived in the 16th century . But \\ some moved out of Panama to have children and increase population . Rodrigo de Bastidas , sailing westward from Venezuela in 1501 in search of gold , was the first European to explore the Isthmus of Panama . 10 years later , Vasco Núñez de Balboa visited the Isthmus and established a short-lived settlement in the Darién . Vasco Núñez de Balboa 's torturous trek from the Atlantic to the Pacific in 1513 demonstrated that the Isthmus was , indeed , the path between the seas , and Panama quickly became the crossroads and marketplace of Spain 's empire in the New World . Gold and silver were brought by ship from South America , hauled across the Isthmus , and loaded aboard ships for Spain . The route became known as the Camino Real , or Royal Road , although it was more commonly known as Camino de Cruces ( Road of the Crosses ) because the road led to the TOWN of Venta Cruces located on the Rio Chagres . Panama was part of the Spanish empire for nearly 300 years , from 1538 to 1821 . From the outset , Panamanian identity was based on a sense of `` geographic destiny '' , and Panamanian fortunes fluctuated with the geopolitical importance of the Isthmus . The colonial experience also spawned Panamanian nationalism as well as a racially complex and highly stratified society , the source of internal conflicts that ran counter to the unifying force of nationalism .",
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"text": "List of governors of Portuguese India The government of Portuguese India started in 1505 , six years after the discovery of the sea route to India by Vasco da Gama , with the nomination of the first Viceroy Francisco de Almeida , then settled at Kochi . Until 1752 , the name `` India '' included all Portuguese possessions in the Indian Ocean , from southern Africa to Southeast Asia , governed - either by a Viceroy or Governor - from its headquarters , established in Goa since 1510 . In 1752 Portuguese Mozambique got its own government and in 1844 the Portuguese Government of India stopped administering the territory of Portuguese Macau , Solor and Portuguese Timor , seeing itself thus confined to a reduced territorial entity in Malabar : Goa , Daman , Diu , Dadra and Nagar Haveli . Portuguese control ceased in the last two enclaves in 1954 , and finally ceased in the remaining three pockets in 1961 , when they were occupied by the Republic of India ( although Portugal only recognized the occupation after the Carnation Revolution in 1974 ) . This ended four and a half centuries of Portuguese rule in parts -- thought tiny -- of India . It may be noted that during the term of the monarchy , the title of the head of the Portuguese government in India ranged from `` Governor '' to `` Viceroy '' . The title of viceroy would only be assigned to members of the nobility ; It was formally terminated in 1774 , although it has later been given sporadically to be decisively ended after 1835 ) , as shown below .",
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"text": "Andean states The Andean States ( Estados Andinos ) are a group of nations in South America connected by the Andes mountain range . `` Andean States '' is sometimes used to refer to all seven countries that the Andes runs through , regions with a shared culture primarily spread during the times of the Inca Empire ( such as the Quechua language and Andean cuisine ) , or it can be used in a geopolitical sense to designate countries in the region that are members of the Andean Community trade group and have a local ( as opposed to European ) cultural orientation . The Andes extend through the western part of South America in following countries : ( not considered to be geopolitically an Andean State ) ( not considered to be geopolitically an Andean State ) When grouped as `` the Andean states '' , the emphasis is on the mountainous regions of these countries . For example , the Argentine pampas are not part of the Andean region , but western Argentina along with Chile is part of the Andean region , and has cultural continuities with its Andean neighbors . Venezuela , Colombia , Peru , Ecuador and Bolivia are part of the Andean Community ( a trade grouping ) , and each contains Amazon Rainforest and Amazonian indigenous people as well as Andean mountains .",
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"text": "France France ( -LSB- fʁɑ̃s -RSB- ) , officially the French Republic ( -LSB- ʁepyblik fʁɑ̃sɛz -RSB- ) , is a country with territory in western Europe and several overseas regions and territories . The European , or metropolitan , area of France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea , and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean . Overseas France include French Guiana on the South American continent and several island territories in the Atlantic , Pacific and Indian oceans . France spans 643801 km2 and had a total population of almost 67 million people as of January 2017 . It is a unitary semi-presidential republic with the capital in Paris , the country 's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre . Other major urban centres include Marseille , Lyon , Lille , Nice , Toulouse and Bordeaux . During the Iron Age , what is now metropolitan France was inhabited by the Gauls , a Celtic people . The area was annexed in 51 BC by Rome , which held Gaul until 486 , when the Germanic Franks conquered the region and formed the Kingdom of France . France emerged as a major European power in the Late Middle Ages , with its victory in the Hundred Years ' War ( 1337 to 1453 ) strengthening state-building and political centralisation . During the Renaissance , French culture flourished and a global colonial empire was established , which by the 20th century would be the second largest in the world . The 16th century was dominated by religious civil wars between Catholics and Protestants ( Huguenots ) . France became Europe 's dominant cultural , political , and military power under Louis XIV . In the late 18th century , the French Revolution overthrew the absolute monarchy , established one of modern history 's earliest republics , and saw the drafting of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen , which expresses the nation 's ideals to this day . In the 19th century Napoleon took power and established the First French Empire , whose subsequent Napoleonic Wars shaped the course of continental Europe . Following the collapse of the Empire , France endured a tumultuous succession of governments culminating with the establishment of the French Third Republic in 1870 . France was a major participant in the First World War , from which it emerged victorious , and was one of the Allied Powers in the Second World War , but came under occupation by the Axis Powers in 1940 . Following liberation in 1944 , a Fourth Republic was established and later dissolved in the course of the Algerian War . The Fifth Republic , led by Charles de Gaulle , was formed in 1958 and remains to this day . Algeria and nearly all the other colonies became independent in the 1960s and typically retained close economic and military connections with France . France has long been a global centre of art , science , and philosophy . It hosts Europe 's fourth-largest number of cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites and receives around 83 million foreign tourists annually , the most of any country in the world . France is a developed country with the world 's sixth-largest economy by nominal GDP and ninth-largest by purchasing power parity . In terms of aggregate household wealth , it ranks fourth in the world . France performs well in international rankings of education , health care , life expectancy , and human development . France remains a great power in the world , being one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council with the power to veto and an official nuclear-weapon state . It is a leading member state of the European Union and the Eurozone . It is also a member of the Group of 7 , North Atlantic Treaty Organization ( NATO ) , Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ( OECD ) , the World Trade Organization ( WTO ) , and La Francophonie .",
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"text": "Mariano Vera Mariano Vera was a caudillo and governor of the province of Santa Fe , Argentina , between 12 April 1816 and 23 July 1818 . Vera was a supporter of federalism , against the idea of a centralized government . After the proclamation of the first national government junta , in 1810 , Santa Fe was ruled by lieutenant governors sent from the capital Buenos Aires , which did not sit well with many local citizens and worked to increase the influence of the federalist leader José Gervasio Artigas , based on the Eastern Bank ( today 's Uruguay ) . The Supreme Directorship invaded Santa Fe in March 1815 ; the next month Artigas liberated it and set up Francisco Antonio Candioti as governor . Candioti was in turn ousted and replaced by the centralist Juan Francisco Tarragona . Vera and other political leaders , notably Estanislao López , gathered the support of Candioti 's followers , and rebelled in March 1816 , helped by Artigas 's troops coming via Paraná , Entre Ríos . Buenos Aires 's occupation forces under Juan José Viamonte were defeated , and Mariano Vera was elected governor of Santa Fe . Soon afterwards , the governments of Santa Fe and Buenos Aires signed treaties by which Buenos Aires acknowledged Santa Fe as a `` free and independent '' entity until a national constitution was drawn by the upcoming Congress of Tucumán . Santa Fe would send a deputy to the Congress , and the economically essential roads passing through Santa Fe towards Peru and Chile would not be closed to traffic . Governor Vera thus adopted a pragmatical equilibrium stance between Artigas and Buenos Aires , prioritizing the interests of the province rather than ideological concerns . Santa Fe , an agricultural region beside the Paraná River , needed to have access to the port of Buenos Aires and at the same time could not allow Buenos Aires to centralize power , which would make its port the only one allowed to function ( as it happened decades later , during the rule of Juan Manuel de Rosas ) . However , the government of Buenos Aires delayed the ratification of the treaties , and started a campaign to retake power in Santa Fe , first through a failed military operation in August 1816 , and then giving support to Vera 's political enemies and to uprisings in Santa Fe and other provinces . Vera turned decidedly to support the cause of Artigas , sending troops , guns and supplies to the Eastern Bank ( modern-day Uruguay ) . The hostilities continued . In March 1818 Buenos Aires sent new military missions to Santa Fe and Entre Ríos . Governor Vera , weakened , was eventually ousted by his former ally Estanislao López , who would prevail over the centralist army and rule the province for twenty years .",
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"text": "Culture of Peru The culture of Peru was made by the relationship between European and Ameridian cultures.The ethnic diversity and rugged geography of Peru allowed diverse traditions and customs to co-exist . The coastal , European influenced Peru has passed through various intellectual stages - from colonial Hispanic culture to European Romanticism after independence . The early 20th century brought `` indigenismo '' , expressed in a new awareness of Indian culture . Since World War II , Peruvian writers , artists , and intellectuals such as César Vallejo and José María Arguedas have participated in worldwide intellectual and artistic movements .",
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"text": "Territorial evolution of the Caribbean This is a timeline of the territorial evolution of the Caribbean and nearby areas of North , Central , and South America , listing each change to the internal and external borders of the various countries that make up the region . The region covered is the Caribbean , its islands ( most of which enclose the sea ) , and the surrounding coasts , as well as the southern part of the Gulf of Mexico , Florida , Central America , and the northern region of South America . The political evolution of the land surrounding the Caribbean reveals the significant role the region played in the colonial struggles of the European powers since Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492 . In the 20th century the Caribbean was again important during World War II , in the decolonization wave in the post-war period , and in the tension between Communist Cuba and the United States ( U.S. ) . Genocide , slavery , immigration and rivalry between world powers have given Caribbean history an impact disproportionate to the size of this small region . At the time of the European discovery of most of the islands of the Caribbean , three major Amerindian indigenous peoples lived on the islands : the Taíno in the Greater Antilles , The Bahamas and the Leeward Islands ; the Island Caribs and Galibi in the Windward Islands ; and the Ciboney in western Cuba . The Taínos are subdivided into Classic Taínos , who occupied Hispaniola and Puerto Rico , Western Taínos , who occupied Cuba , Jamaica , and the Bahamian archipelago , and the Eastern Taínos , who occupied the Leeward Islands . Trinidad was inhabited by both Carib speaking and Arawak-speaking groups .",
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"text": "List of birds of Brazil Brazil has one of the richest bird diversities in the world . The avifauna of Brazil include a total of 1799 species , of which 231 are endemic . Four have been introduced by humans , 69 are rare or accidental , and four are extinct or extirpated . An additional 24 species are hypothetical ( see below ) . Brazil hosts about 60 % of the bird species recorded for all of South America . These numbers are still increasing almost every year , due to new occurrences , new species being described , or splits of existing species . About 10 % of the bird species found in Brazil are , nonetheless , threatened . In June 2013 a simultaneous discovery of fifteen bird species in Brazil was announced , the first such since 1871 , when August von Pelzeln described forty new species . The birds were from the families Corvidae , Thamnophilidae , Dendrocolaptidae , Tyrannidae , and Polioptilidae . Eleven of the new species are endemics of Brazil and four also inhabit Peru and Bolivia . This list 's taxonomic treatment ( designation and sequence of orders , families , and species ) and nomenclature ( common and scientific names ) follow the conventions of The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World , 2016 edition . Except as an entry is cited otherwise , the list of species is that of the South American Classification Committee ( SACC ) of the American Ornithologists ' Union . The taxonomy used by the SACC differs from `` Clements '' , and significant differences in names are noted . Especially see typical antbirds and puffbirds ; entries in those families increase the above total species count by two and decrease the endemic count by one , respectively . Differences from `` Clements '' in the sequence of orders , families , and species within families are not noted . Several new species have been proposed and are under consideration by the SACC ; one is listed here . The following tags have been used to highlight certain categories , but not all species fall into one of these categories . Those that do not are commonly occurring native species . ( A ) Accidental - a species that rarely or accidentally occurs in Brazil ( E ) Endemic - a species endemic to Brazil ( I ) Introduced - a species introduced to Brazil as a consequence , direct or indirect , of human actions ( H ) Hypothetical - a species recorded but with `` no tangible evidence '' according to the SACC",
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"text": "French colonial empire The French colonial empire constituted the overseas colonies , protectorates and mandate territories that came under French rule from the 16th century onward . A distinction is generally made between the `` first colonial empire '' , that existed until 1814 , by which time most of it had been lost , and the `` second colonial empire '' , which began with the conquest of Algiers in 1830 . The second empire came to an end after the loss of bitter wars in Vietnam ( 1955 ) and Algeria ( 1962 ) , and peaceful decolonization elsewhere after 1960 . Competing with Spain , Portugal , the United Provinces , and later Britain , France began to establish colonies in North America , the Caribbean , and India in the 17th century . A series of wars with Great Britain and other European major powers during the 18th century and early 19th century resulted in France losing nearly all of its conquests . France rebuilt a new empire mostly after 1850 , concentrating chiefly in Africa , as well as Indochina and the South Pacific . Republicans , at first hostile to empire , only became supportive when Germany started to build her own colonial empire . As it developed the new empire took on roles of trade with France , especially supplying raw materials and purchasing manufactured items , as well as lending prestige to the motherland and spreading French civilization and language , and the Catholic religion . It also provided manpower in the World Wars . It became a moral mission to lift the world up to French standards by bringing Christianity and French culture . In 1884 the leading proponent of colonialism , Jules Ferry declared ; `` The higher races have a right over the lower races , they have a duty to civilize the inferior races . '' Full citizenship rights -- assimilation -- were offered , although in reality `` assimilation was always receding -LSB- and -RSB- the colonial populations treated like subjects not citizens . '' France sent small numbers of settlers to its empire , contrary to Great Britain , and previously Spain and Portugal , with the only notable exception of Algeria , where the French settlers nonetheless always remained a small minority . At its apex , it was one of the largest empires in history . Including metropolitan France , the total amount of land under French sovereignty reached 11500000 km2 in 1920 , with a population of 110 million people in 1939 . In World War II , Charles de Gaulle and the Free French used the overseas colonies as bases from which they fought to liberate France . Historian Tony Chafer argues : `` In an effort to restore its world-power status after the humiliation of defeat and occupation , France was eager to maintain its overseas empire at the end of the Second World War . '' However , after 1945 anti-colonial movements began to challenge European authority . The French constitution of October 27 , 1946 ( Fourth Republic ) , established the French Union which endured until 1958 . Newer remnants of the colonial empire were integrated into France as overseas departments and territories within the French Republic . These now total altogether 119,394 km ² ( 46,098 sq. miles ) , which amounts to only 1 % of the pre-1939 French colonial empire 's area , with 2.7 million people living in them in 2013 . By the 1970s , says Robert Aldrich , the last `` vestiges of empire held little interest for the French . '' He argues , `` Except for the traumatic decolonization of Algeria , however , what is remarkable is how few long-lasting effects on France the giving up of empire entailed . ''",
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"text": "Continental Europe Continental Europe , also referred to as mainland Europe , or , by Europeans , simply the Continent , is the continuous continent of Europe , excluding surrounding islands . The most common definition of continental Europe excludes continental islands , encompassing the Greek Islands , Cyprus , Malta , Sicily , Sardinia , Corsica , the Balearic Islands , Ireland , Great Britain , the Isle of Man , the Channel Islands , Novaya Zemlya and the Danish archipelago , as well as nearby oceanic islands , including the Canary Islands , Madeira , the Azores , Iceland , the Faroe Islands , and Svalbard . The Scandinavian peninsula is sometimes also excluded , as even though it is technically part of `` mainland Europe '' , the de facto connections to the rest of the continent are across the Baltic Sea or North Sea ( rather than via the lengthy land route that involves travelling to the north of the peninsula where it meets Finland , and then south through north-east Europe ) . The notion of Europe as a geopolitical or cultural term is centred on core Europe ( Kerneuropa ) , the continental territory of the historical Carolingian Empire and the core of Latin Christendom , corresponding to modern France , Italy , Germany ( or German-speaking Europe ) and the Benelux states ( historical Austrasia ) . This historical core of `` Carolingian Europe '' was consciously invoked in the 1950s as the historical ethno-cultural basis for the prospective European integration ( see also Multi-speed Europe ) .",
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"text": "War of the Vicuñas and Basques The War of the Vicuñas and Basques ( Guerra de Vicuñas y Vascongados ) , or sometimes just Vicuña War , was an armed conflict in Alto Perú , present-day Bolivia , that lasted between June 1622 and March 1625 , fought between Basques and `` Vicuñas '' ( an informal term for non-Basque Spaniards in Alto Perú , a name obtained through the habit of wearing hats made of vicuña skins ) . Competition over the control of the silver mines in Potosí , Lípez and Chichas surged in the early 17th century , pitting Basques and Vicuñas against each other . The Vicuñas had initially employed legal and political measures attempting to block the Basque attempts to monopolize control over the Cabildo ( municipal government ) of Potosí and the silver mining sector . However , these efforts did not yield results . Violent incidents began in 1615 , and escalated in 1622 following the assassination of a Basque of a street in Potosí . The Vicuñas were led by Antonio Xeldres . The creole , Mestizo and indigenous populations largely sided with the Vicuñas . The Vicuñas themselves were not always unified , though , as they suffered from internal feuds between Andalusians on one hand and New Castillians and Extremadurans on the other ( the former group eventually withdrew from the rebellion ) . The war pitted different sectors of the viceregal administration against each other , as some supported the Basque claims for hegemony whilst others had a conciliatory approach to the Vicuña rebels . Personalities involved in the conflict included the president and oidores of the Royal Audiencia of Charcas , treasury officials and the corregidor of Potosí and the visitador ( sent to the area in order to audit fiscal accounts ) . The Vicuña rebels had killed 64 men by March 1624 . However , the Basque control over the city and the mines had not been broken . Basque leaders pleaded to the King of Spain , Philip IV , to intervene . The King in return ordered the Viceroy of Peru to act decisively against the Vicuñas . Between 1624 and 1625 , the viceregal authorities managed to capture several key Vicuña leaders , executing forty of them . The war would last for three years . The war did not end in any decisive victory for any side , but rather as a result of mutual exhaustion . An agreement to end hostilities was reached . The marriage between the children of two of the leaders of the opposing camps , the son of the Basque leader Francisco Oyanume and the daughter of the Vicuña general Castillo , was part of the settlement of the conflict . In April 1625 , a royal decree was issued , pardoning all Vicuñas fighters except those having committed blood crimes . Some Vicuñas continued acts of banditry in the following years , but without the ethnic or political overtones as during the war with the Basques . Basque-Vicuña rivalry did , however , continue for a century . On March 15 , 1626 , the ingenios of Potosí were destroyed by massive flooding . This event was interpreted as a divine punishment for the past violences . Later histiography has sought to emphasize the socio-economic contradictions as catalysts for the war , framing it as class warfare .",
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"text": "Currency of Spanish America This article provides an outline of the currency of Spanish America ( las Indias , the Indies ) from Spanish colonization in the 15th century until Spanish American independencies in the 19th . This great realm was divided into the Viceroyalty of New Spain ( capital : Mexico City ) , which came to include all Spanish territory north of Panama , the West Indies , Venezuela , and the Philippines , and the Viceroyalty of Peru ( capital : Lima ) , which included Panama and all Spanish territory in South America except Venezuela . The monetary system of Spanish America , originally identical to that of Spain , soon diverged and took on a distinctive character of its own , which it passed on to the independent nations that followed after .",
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"text": "California California ( -LSB- kælᵻˈfɔːrnjə , _ - ni.ə -RSB- , ) is the most populous state in the United States and the third most extensive by area . Located on the western ( Pacific Ocean ) coast of the U.S. , California is bordered by the other U.S. states of Oregon , Nevada , and Arizona and shares an international border with the Mexican state of Baja California . The state capital is Sacramento . Los Angeles is California 's most populous city , and the country 's second largest after New York City . The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation 's second - and fifth-most populous urban regions , respectively . California also has the nation 's most populous county , Los Angeles County , and its largest county by area , San Bernardino County . California 's diverse geography ranges from the Pacific Coast in the west to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the east ; and from the redwood -- Douglas fir forests in the northwest to the Mojave Desert in the southeast . The Central Valley , a major agricultural area , dominates the state 's center . Though California is well-known for its warm Mediterranean climate , the large size of the state means it can vary from moist temperate rainforest in the north , to arid desert in the interior , as well as snowy alpine in the mountains . What is now California was first settled by various Native American tribes before being explored by a number of European expeditions during the 16th and 17th centuries . The Spanish Empire then claimed it as part of Alta California in their New Spain colony . The area became a part of Mexico in 1821 following its successful war for independence , but was ceded to the United States in 1848 after the Mexican -- American War . The western portion of Alta California then was organized as the State of California , and admitted as the 31st state on September 9 , 1850 . The California Gold Rush starting in 1848 led to dramatic social and demographic changes , with large-scale emigration from the east and abroad with an accompanying economic boom . If it were a country , California would be the 6th largest economy in the world and the 35th most populous . It is also regarded as a global trendsetter in both popular culture and politics , and is the origin of the film industry , the hippie counterculture , the Internet , and the personal computer , among others . Fifty-eight percent of the state 's economy is centered on finance , government , real estate services , technology , and professional , scientific and technical business services . The San Francisco Bay Area has the nation 's highest median household income by metropolitan area , and is the headquarters of three of the world 's largest 40 firms by revenue , Chevron , Apple , and McKesson . Although it accounts for only 1.5 percent of the state 's economy , California 's agriculture industry has the highest output of any U.S. state .",
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"text": "Bath Mountain Bath Mountain is a summit in Yosemite National Park , United States . With an elevation of 10482 ft , Bath Mountain is the 517th highest summit in the state of California . Bath Mountain was so named when a USGS topographer took a bath in a lake at its base in 1905 .",
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"text": "Las Aguilas Mountains The Las Aguilas Mountains are a mountain range in San Benito County , California .",
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"text": "Elk Range (California) The Elk Range is a mountain range in Mendocino County , California in the United States .",
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"text": "California Aqueduct The Governor Edmund G. Brown California Aqueduct is a system of canals , tunnels , and pipelines that conveys water collected from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and valleys of Northern and Central California to Southern California . The over 400 mi aqueduct is the principal feature of the California State Water Project . The Department of Water Resources ( DWR ) operates and maintains the California Aqueduct , including one pumped-storage hydroelectric plant , Gianelli Power Plant . Gianelli is located at the base of San Luis Dam , which forms San Luis Reservoir , the largest offstream reservoir in the United States . The Castaic Power Plant , while similar and which is owned and operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power , is located on the northern end of Castaic Lake , while Castaic Dam is located at the southern end . It is named after California Governor Edmund Gerald `` Pat '' Brown Sr. .",
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"text": "Black Hills (Contra Costa County) The Black Hills are a mountain range in Contra Costa County , California .",
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"text": "High Desert (Oregon) The Oregon high desert is a region of the U.S. state of Oregon , located east of the Cascade Range and south of the Blue Mountains , in the central and eastern parts of the state . Divided into a southern region and a northern region , the desert covers most of five Oregon counties and averages 4000 ft above sea level . The southwest region is part of the Great Basin and the southeast is the lower Owyhee River watershed . The northern region is part of the Columbia Plateau , where somewhat more rainfall allows the largest industry on private land to be the cultivation of alfalfa and hay . Public land within the region is owned primarily by the Bureau of Land Management ( BLM ) , which manages more than 30000 mi2 , including five rivers designated as Wild and Scenic . While the high desert is somewhat dry , it is only arid relative to Western Oregon . The region averages 15 in of annual rainfall ; the Alvord Desert , however , gets only 7 in of rain each year . Contrary to its name , most of the high desert is not dry enough to truly qualify as desert , and biologically , most of the region is classified as scrubland or steppe . At 9733 ft above sea level , the summit of Steens Mountain is the highest point in the high desert . The broad fault-block mountain is characteristic of the basin and range plate tectonics of the high desert . About 16 million years ago , during the early Miocene epoch , lava flows from volcanic eruptions covered about half the surface area of Oregon . The Earth 's crust then began stretching , giving way to further volcanic activity from 15 million to 2 million years ago . Several ice ages over this time formed the large lakes in the high desert . The climate of the high desert provides habitat for mammals such as pronghorn , coyote , mule deer , black-tailed jackrabbit , and cougar . Birds common in the region include sage grouse , California quail , and prairie falcon . The western juniper is the most common tree in the region , and big sagebrush and common woolly sunflower are the region 's most widespread plants .",
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"text": "Beacon Hill (California) Beacon Hill , formerly known as Chocolate Drop Mountain , is the tallest summit of a range of granite hills surrounding and running northeastward from Lake Norconian , at the extreme northwest of the Temescal Mountains , in Norco , California . Rex Clark , owner of the Norconian Resort , sought to draw attention to his resort by building a 38-feet tall lighthouse with a powerful revolving light atop the hill . That beacon gave the name to that hill known today as Beacon Hill but once known as Chocolate Drop Mountain , near what is now the town center of Norco .",
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"text": "Tehachapi Mountains The Tehachapi Mountains -LSB- təˈhætʃəpi -RSB- are a mountain range in the Transverse Ranges system of California in the Western United States . The range extends for approximately 40 mi in southern Kern County and northwestern Los Angeles County .",
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"text": "New York Mountains The New York Mountains are a small mountain range found in northeastern San Bernardino County in California , USA . The range 's northeastern area lies in southeastern Nevada . The range lies just south of the small community of Ivanpah , and north of the Lanfair Valley . The mountains are part of the mountain ranges , cones , mountains , and landforms in the Mojave National Preserve . The mountains reach an elevation of 7533 ft , and run in a mostly southwest-northeasterly direction between the Providence Mountains and the McCullough Range approximately five miles into Nevada and border the northwest corner of the Piute Valley of Nevada-California . The New York Mountains are part of the southeast border of the Great Basin Divide . The Piute Wash Watershed empties eastward into the Colorado River .",
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"text": "Chehalem Mountains The Chehalem Mountains are a mountain range located in the Willamette Valley in the U.S. state of Oregon . Forming the southern boundary of the Tualatin Valley , the Chehalems are the highest mountains in the Willamette Valley . Composed of a single land mass that was uplifted by tectonic forces , the mountain range includes several spurs and ridges such as Parrett Mountain , Ribbon Ridge , and Bald Peak . The range extends from the Willamette River east of Newberg northwest to the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range south of Forest Grove . The highest peak in the Chehalem Mountain Range is Bald Peak , rising to 1629 ft , which is also the highest peak point within the Willamette Valley . The word `` Chehalem '' is a corruption of the Atfalati Indian word `` Chahelim , '' a name given in 1877 to one of the bands of Atfalati .",
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"text": "Mount Williamson Mount Williamson , at 14379 ft , is the second highest mountain in both the Sierra Nevada range and the state of California . It is the sixth highest peak in the contiguous United States .",
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"text": "Mendocino Pass Mendocino Pass is a mountain pass located in the Northern Coast Ranges in California . The pass , in the extreme northwest corner of Glenn County , is at an elevation of about 5006 ft and at the gap , two dirt roads intersect . One of them is US Forest Highway 7 , a dirt road connecting two disjointed sections of State Route 162 . The pass and dirt roads are closed in winter due to heavy snowfall .",
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"text": "Hemme Hills The Hemme Hills are a mountain range in Contra Costa County , California .",
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"text": "Castle Mountains (California) The Castle Mountains are located in the Eastern Mojave Desert , in northeastern San Bernardino County , California and Clark County , Nevada . The range lies south and east of the New York Mountains , southwest of Searchlight and west of Cal-Nev-Ari , Nevada . The range lies at the northeastern end of the Lanfair Valley , and reaches an elevation of 5,543 feet above sea level at the summit of Hart Peak . The mountains lie in a southwest-northeasterly direction in both states , although most of the range is in California . The Piute Range lies to the southeast . Canadian NewCastle Gold Ltd. currently holds the rights to the Castle Mountain Mine Area , an open pit gold mine in the southern Castle Mountains . The company has the right to excavate nearly 10 million tons of ore through 2025 . Due to low gold prices , however , mining has been suspended since 2001 .",
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"text": "Klamath Mountains The Klamath Mountains are a rugged and lightly populated series of mountain ranges in northwestern California and southwestern Oregon in the western United States . They have a varied geology , with substantial areas of serpentinite and marble , and a climate characterized by moderately cold winters with very heavy snowfall and warm , very dry summers with limited rainfall , especially in the south . As a consequence of the geology and soil types , the mountains harbor several endemic or near-endemic trees , forming one of the largest collections of conifers in the world . The mountains are also home to a diverse array of fish and animal species , including black bears , large cats , owls , eagles , and many species of salmon . Millions of acres in the mountains are managed by the United States Forest Service .",
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"text": "San Bernardino County, California San Bernardino County , officially the County of San Bernardino , is a county located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of California . As of the 2010 census , the population was 2,035,210 , making it the fifth-most populous county in California , and the 12th-most populous in the United States . The county seat is San Bernardino . San Bernardino County is included in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario , CA Metropolitan Statistical Area , also known as the Inland Empire , as well as the Los Angeles-Long Beach , CA Combined Statistical Area . With an area of 20,105 square miles , San Bernardino County is the largest county in the United States by area , although some of Alaska 's boroughs and census areas are larger . It is larger than each of the nine smallest states , larger than the four smallest states combined , and larger than 70 different sovereign nations . Located in southeast California , the thinly populated deserts and mountains of this vast county stretch from where the bulk of the county population resides in two Census County Divisions , some 1,422,745 people as of the 2010 Census , covering the 450 square miles ( 1,166 km2 ) south of the San Bernardino Mountains in San Bernardino Valley , to the Nevada border and the Colorado River .",
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"text": "Mountain Home Grove Mountain Home Grove is a grove of Giant Sequoia trees that is located in the southern part of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California , and includes some of the largest trees in the world .",
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"text": "Clark Mountain Range The Clark Mountain Range is located in southeastern California , north of Interstate 15 and the community of Mountain Pass . The range stretches approximately 15 miles ( 24 km ) in a southwest-northeasterly direction , beginning in the Mojave National Preserve , and ending near Stateline Pass , about one mile ( 1.6 km ) from the Nevada border . Clark Mountain , at 7,929 feet ( 2,417 m ) above sea level , is the principal peak of the range . The foothills of the range are in creosote scrub and Joshua tree forests , which adjoin the dense Joshua tree woodlands atop Cima Dome . Higher up , pinyon pine and juniper grow on the `` sky island '' which occasional rains create above 6,000 feet ( 1,800 m ) . The north side of the crest contains a small forest of white fir trees , which is extremely difficult to reach . Clark Mountain is one of three mountain areas where these rare trees persist ; Kingston and New York Mountains are the other two areas where the Rocky Mountain white fir -- Abies concolor can be found in California . Interstate 15 traverses the mountain pass between the Clark Range and the Mescal Range to the south . The small town of Mountain Pass is located just south of the range on the north side of I-15 . The Mountain Pass rare earth mine owned by Molycorp Minerals is a recently reactivated rare earth element mine on the southern flank of the mountain . A major mine expansion project began in January 2011 . The range contains Keany Pass and the Umberei Mine .",
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"text": "California Valley (Inyo County) California Valley is a valley in Inyo County , California . It has an elevation of 2582 feet . It lies between the Nopah Range ( to the west and north ) and the Kingston Range ( to the east and south ) .",
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"text": "Mount Langley Mount Langley is located on the crest of the Sierra Nevada , on the boundary between Inyo and Tulare counties , in eastern California in the southwestern United States . To the east is Owens Valley , and to the west is the Kern River Valley . It is the ninth-highest peak in the state and the seventh-highest in the Sierra . Mount Whitney , the highest peak in the contiguous United States , lies 4.8 mi to the northwest . Mt. Langley also has the distinction of being the southernmost fourteener ( peak above 14,000 feet ) in the United States .",
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"text": "Mother Teresa Mother Teresa , known in the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta ( born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu ; -LSB- aˈɲɛzə ˈɡɔndʒɛ bɔjaˈdʒiu -RSB- ; 26 August 1910 -- 5 September 1997 ) , was an Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary . She was born in Skopje ( now the capital of the Republic of Macedonia ) , then part of the Kosovo Vilayet of the Ottoman Empire . After living in Macedonia for eighteen years she moved to Ireland and then to India , where she lived for most of her life . In 1950 Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity , a Roman Catholic religious congregation which had over 4,500 sisters and was active in 133 countries in 2012 . The congregation manages homes for people dying of HIV/AIDS , leprosy and tuberculosis ; soup kitchens ; dispensaries and mobile clinics ; children 's - and family-counselling programmes ; orphanages , and schools . Members , who take vows of chastity , poverty , and obedience , also profess a fourth vow : to give `` wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor '' . Teresa received a number of honours , including the 1962 Ramon Magsaysay Peace Prize and 1979 Nobel Peace Prize . She was canonised ( recognised by the church as a saint ) on 4 September 2016 , and the anniversary of her death ( 5 September ) is her feast day . A controversial figure during her life and after her death , Teresa was admired by many for her charitable work . She was praised and criticised for her opposition to abortion , and criticised for poor conditions in her houses for the dying . Her authorised biography was written by Navin Chawla and published in 1992 , and she has been the subject of films and other books .",
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"text": "Teresa Janina Kierocińska Venerable Mother Teresa Kierocińska ( in religious , Janina ) was born on 14 June 1885 in Wieluń , in a large , patriotic family . She finished high school in Wieluń . Janina felt the need for total devotion to God on the day of her First Holy Communion but she could n't follow her call because of the refusal of the family , especially her father . At home she led a life of prayer , deep devotion , self-denial and love towards her neighbours . During her adolescence she came to know the works of Saint Teresa of Jesus which were a great influence in her spiritual life . From 1909 , Anzelm Gądek , a Servant of God and a Discalced Carmelite , became her spiritual guide . It was he who founded the first active-contemplative Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of the Child Jesus , on 31 December 1921 . Janina became the first mother superior and a co-founder of the Congregation . From that time on , as Mother Teresa of St. Joseph , she started her service to God and people , poorest both in moral and material sense , in the district of Sosnowiec . She had been the superior of the congregation for 25 years , till the day of her death . She followed the constitution of the congregation forming the life of the sisters in the spirit of the Divine Childhood and apostolic and charitable work among the poor . She had a special veneration to the Infant Jesus , Holy Eucharist , the most Holy Face of Jesus , Our Lady of Mt Carmel , and St. Joseph . During the Second World War , she showed heroic courage saving many young girls from deportation to Germany by hiding them in the cloister . She helped refugees , soldiers of the Home Army , organized an orphanage and a canteen for the poor , and taught them clandestinely . In 1992 , she was posthumously honored by Yad Vashem in Jerusalem as Righteous Among the Nations for saving Jewish refugees . After the Second World War , she was actively involved in new tasks of the Catholic Church in Poland . The people of Zagłębie district considered her to be simply their Mother . The sisters of the congregation taught catechism in the schools , ran a kindergarten and performed works of charity . Her deep union with God was shown by magnanimous and servantlike love of neighbour . Throughout her life she cultivated the spirit of prayer and Carmelite self-denial . She died in the opinion of holiness on 12 July 1946 in Sosnowiec . The process of her cause towards sainthood in the Archdiocese of Częstochowa lasted from 1983-88 . In May 2013 , Pope Francis signed the decree of her heroic virtues . Her earthly remains are found in the church of her congregation in Sosnowiec ( ul . Matki Teresy Kierocińskiej 25 ) .",
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"text": "United Mission to Nepal The United Mission to Nepal ( UNM ) was established in 1954 as a co-operative missionary endeavour between the people of Nepal and a number of Christian groups working along the border in India . The mission has grown to include a large group of Christian organisations from 18 countries in four different continents , who seek to `` serve the people of Nepal , particularly those who live in poverty . . inspired by the love and teachings of Jesus Christ . '' Several remarkable coincidences led to the formation of the United Mission to Nepal . During the 1951 revolution fighting had taken place just over the border from Raxaul and wounded combatants from both sides were treated at Duncan Hospital . As a result of this service , Dr Trevor Strong and Ernest Oliver were invited to visit Kathmandu after the revolution . They walked for several days and whilst in Kathmandu had an interview with B.P. Koirala , the Home Minister in His Majesty 's Government of Nepal ( HMGN ) , to explore the possibility of mission work . They were told that medical and educational work would be welcome , but open preaching prohibited . ( Pritchard 1973:91 ) These discussions dovetailed with a separate approach by the authorities in Tansen , a large hill-town half way between Nautanwa and Pokhara , to American missionaries Bob and Bethel Fleming and Carl and Betty Friedericks ( representing Methodist and Presbyterian missions ) . Contact had been made as a result of ornithological trips into Nepal in October 1949 and the winter of 1951 -- 52 during which medical assistance had been given to the people of Tansen . Eventually a letter came from S.K. Dikshit in the Department of Foreign Affairs , permitting a hospital in Tansen and clinics in Kathmandu . ( Lindell 1979 : 140-142 ) Lindell rightly refers to the foundation of UMN as `` some of the finest missionary statesmanship that has been exercised in the modern missionary movement ... the mistakes seen in India and other countries resulting from competition and independent action by denominational and separate organisations should not be repeated in Nepal . '' ( 1979:143 ) Methodist Bishop J.W. Pickett circulated an invitation letter from HMGN to other missions associated with the NBF in conjunction with the National Christian Council ( NCC ) of India with a view to `` establishing a Christian mission in Nepal on the widest possible cooperative basis , a combined interdenominational and international approach . '' ( Lindell 1979:144 ) The NCC endorsed this and the United Christian Mission to Nepal was founded in Nagpur in March 1954 . There were eight founding missions . Bishop Pickett was the founding President of the Board and Ernest Oliver the first Executive Secretary . The Flemings had already commenced medical work in Kathmandu in January 1954 , and the Friedericks began medical work in Tansen in June 1954 , but the work quickly expanded and diversified into other areas , such as education and development of hydropower . The activities of the UMN have been clearly defined in five-yearly agreements , in the past with HMGN , and now with the Government of Nepal . There have always been clear prohibitions on proselytising , but the Christian nature of UMN and the personal faith of its workers is known and accepted . `` The Mission takes the terms seriously ... and has learned that its stay in Nepal rests on a mixture of invitation , permission and mutual agreement ; that it is temporary ... that it is in partnership with Nepali society . '' ( Lindell 1979:200 )",
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"text": "Indira Chakravarty Indira Chakravarty is an Indian public health specialist , scholar and environmentalist . The Government of India honoured her , in 2014 , by awarding her the Padma Shri , the fourth highest civilian award , for her contributions to the fields of public health and environment .",
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"text": "Simone de Beauvoir Prize The Simone de Beauvoir Prize ( Prix Simone de Beauvoir pour la liberté des femmes ) is an international human rights prize for women 's freedom , awarded since 2008 to individuals or groups fighting for gender equality and opposing breaches of human rights . It is named after the French author and philosopher Simone de Beauvoir , known for her 1949 women 's rights treatise The Second Sex . The prize was founded by Julia Kristeva on January 9 , 2008 , the 100th anniversary of de Beauvoir 's birth . It amounts to $ 20,000 and is funded by Éditions Gallimard and Culturesfrance . Julia Kristeva , philosopher , is the head of the Simone de Beauvoir prize committee . According to the organizers : The prize is awarded every year to a remarkable personality whose courage and thoughts are examples for everybody , in the spirit of Simone de Beauvoir who wrote : `` The ultimate end , for which human beings should aim , is liberty , the only capable -LSB- thing -RSB- , to establish every end on . ''",
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"text": "Ciaran McKeown Ciaran McKeown ( born 1943 ) is a former peace activist in Northern Ireland . Born in Derry to a Roman Catholic family , McKeown served as a Dominican novice for eight months in his youth . He then attended Queen 's University Belfast , where he studied philosophy , becoming the first Catholic to be elected president of the university 's student council . He was also elected chair of the National Democrats , a ginger group linked with the National Democratic Party . He became president of the Union of Students in Ireland in 1969 , based in Dublin , and stood in Dublin South-West at the 1969 Irish general election , taking last place , with only 154 votes . In 1970 , McKeown became a reporter for The Irish Times , then later worked for The Irish Press , as their Belfast correspondent . Given his experience of reporting on the emergence of The Troubles , he supported the 1975 creation of `` Women for Peace '' , a Northern Ireland-based movement , by Betty Williams and Mairead Corrigan . When his involvement became more widely known , the movement changed its name to `` Community of Peace People , '' or simply `` Peace People '' . Although McKeown became known as a thoughtful and calm presence in the leadership of the organisation , his criticisms of the reluctance of church authorities to speak out on sectarian issues did cause tensions . Corrigan and Williams won the 1976 Nobel Peace Prize , but McKeown was not made a party to it . However , the Ford Foundation made a grant to the group , which included a salary for McKeown , enabling him to become full-time editor of Peace by Peace , the group 's newspaper , also completing a year as editor of Fortnight Magazine , in 1977 . McKeown , Corrigan and Williams all stepped down from the leadership posts in 1978 , although McKeown continued to edit Peace by Peace . His articles brought him into conflict with the group 's new leadership , while financial disagreements massively reduced the group 's membership . Ultimately , his belief that the group should call for special status for paramilitary prisoners led to a split , with Williams and her leading supporter , Peter McLachlan , resigning in February 1980 . McKeown could no longer survive on the group 's salary , nor could he find work as a journalist , so he retrained as a typesetter . He published his autobiography , The Passion of Peace , in 1984 ; this was almost immediately withdrawn following a claim that it libelled a journalist , although it was later reissued with an additional note .",
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"text": "Amrita Pritam Amrita Pritam ( 31 August 1919 -- 31 October 2005 ) was an Indian writer and poet , who wrote in Punjabi and Hindi . She is considered the first prominent woman Punjabi poet , novelist , and essayist , and the leading 20th-century poet of the Punjabi language , who is equally loved on both sides of the India-Pakistan border . With a career spanning over six decades , she produced over 100 books of poetry , fiction , biographies , essays , a collection of Punjabi folk songs and an autobiography that were translated into several Indian and foreign languages . She is most remembered for her poignant poem , Ajj aakhaan Waris Shah nu ( Today I invoke Waris Shah -- `` Ode to Waris Shah '' ) , an elegy to the 18th-century Punjabi poet , an expression of her anguish over massacres during the partition of India . As a novelist , her most noted work was Pinjar ( The Cage ) ( 1950 ) , in which she created her memorable character , Puro , an epitome of violence against women , loss of humanity and ultimate surrender to existential fate ; the novel was made into an award-winning film , Pinjar in 2003 . When the former British India was partitioned into the independent states of India and Pakistan in 1947 , she migrated from Lahore , to India , though she remained equally popular in Pakistan throughout her life , as compared to her contemporaries like Mohan Singh and Shiv Kumar Batalvi . Known as the most important voice for the women in Punjabi literature , in 1956 , she became the first woman to win the Sahitya Akademi Award for her magnum opus , a long poem , Sunehade ( Messages ) , later she received the Bharatiya Jnanpith , one of India 's highest literary awards , in 1982 for Kagaz Te Canvas ( The Paper and the Canvas ) . The Padma Shri came her way in 1969 and finally , Padma Vibhushan , India 's second highest civilian award , in 2004 , and in the same year she was honoured with India 's highest literary award , given by the Sahitya Akademi ( India 's Academy of Letters ) , the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship given to the `` immortals of literature '' for lifetime achievement .",
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"text": "Joydeep Sircar Joydeep Sircar ( born 1947 ) is a mountaineer and mountain historian . In 1979 , he published his Himalayan handbook , an index of all the-then named peaks of 6096 meters ( 20000 feet ) and above in Afghanistan and the Indian subcontinent , giving chronological entries of expeditions up to 1975 to each peak with a brief summary of results and references to expedition reports , after a decade of solitary research . He was inspired in this formidable undertaking by the pronouncement of the late Soli S. Mehta , Hony . Local Secretary of The Himalayan Club , that the task had never been attempted before and was well-nigh impossible . This book , introduced by the famous British mountaineer-explorer J. O. M. Roberts , one of Sircar 's idols , was the first one of its kind . Printed in 500 copies only , it received excellent international notices and became a basic reference resource . In 1982 , Sircar was the first to suspect and draw public attention to the covert competition between India and Pakistan over the Siachen Glacier and coined the term Oropolitics to describe the use of mountaineering expeditions as a cloak for establishing territorial claims . His essay on this topic was published in abbreviated form in an article in The Telegraph newspaper of Calcutta . The full essay titled `` Oropolitics '' came out in Himalaya Sameeksha , a limited circulation magazine published by Kamala Mukherjee in Calcutta , and was subsequently reprinted in the prestigious Alpine Journal of London in 1984 . . India sent troops into the Siachen Glacier the same year . Sircar surmised the existence of a feasible pass in Himachal Pradesh , India on the Himalayan divide between Kullu and Spiti Districts . He led three expeditions to the high range separating the Upper Parvati valley from the unexplored Debsa Glacier in 1992 , 1993 and 1995 . The Debsa Pass ( 5340 metres ) , named by him , was reached in 1993 and crossed on 21 September 1995 , and the team descended the unexplored West Debsa Glacier and followed the Debsa stream to the Parahio Valley and from there to the Spiti Valley . The pass has become a regular route as it saves 2 -- 3 days over the traditional Kullu-Spiti route by the Pin Parvati Pass ( 5319 metres ) . Sircar has taken part in a number of other mountaineering expeditions , likes travelling to remote places , and is a poet , essayist , and wildlifer . He drew the attention of the Bombay Natural History Society in 2001 to the presence of large numbers of the endangered Bar-Headed Goose at Gharana Wetland Reserve , Jammu , which eventually led to this neglected sanctuary on the Indo-Pak border being classified as an Important Bird Area He is also avidly interested in history and military matters , particularly aviation , and was the first to compose a brief biography of the World War II Beaufighter ace Flying Officer A.M.O. Pring , DFM , a childhood hero who flew and died in combat defending Calcutta from Japanese air attack and is buried at Calcutta . He followed this up with an expanded essay called Sergeant Pring and the Calcutta Hurricane in which an outline biography of Maurice Pring is combined with the pioneering study of a rare and little-known night-fighter , the Hawker Hurricane II C ( NF ) equipped with the pilot-operated AI Mark VI radar . Both essays have won praise from aviation cognoscenti.He has followed these pieces up with an article conclusively demonstrating that the Hurricane II C ( NF ) was , in fact , the first radar-equipped single-seater night-fighter . A selection of his English poetry is available in Poemhunter In a recent article , Sircar has claimed to have solved the mystery of the Lake of No Return , Myanmar , which he visited in 2002 .",
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"text": "Poona Pact The Poona Pact refers to an agreement between Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi signed on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune , India . It was signed by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and some other leaders to break the fast unto death undertaken by Gandhi in Yerwada prison to annul the Macdonald Award giving separate electorates to Dalits for electing members of state legislative assemblies in British India . History of the Poona Pact The British invited leaders of different parties in the Round Table Conferences in 1930-32 to draft a new law involving self-rule for the Indians . Mahatma Gandhi did not attend the first and the last but attended the second of the Conferences . The concept of separate electorates for the untouch was raised by Ambedkar . Similar provisions were already available for other minorities , including Muslims , Christians , Anglo-Indians and Sikhs . The British government agreed with Ambedkar 's contention and British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald 's Communal Award to the depressed classes was to be incorporated into the constitution in the governance of British India . Gandhi strongly opposed the Communal Award on the grounds that it would disintegrate Hindu society . Ambedkar vehemently criticised the way of handling the problems of the Harijans by Gandhiji . Gandhi took up a fast unto death in his prison cell in Poona , protesting that separate electorates were a device which would separate the untouchables from the Hindu society forever . He began an indefinite hunger strike at Yerwada Central Jail from 20 September 1932 to protest against this Award . A compromise was reached on 24 September 1932 . The text uses the term `` Depressed Classes '' to denote Untouchables who were later called Scheduled Castes under India Act 1935 , and the later Indian Constitution of 1950 .",
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"text": "2011 Nobel Peace Prize The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize was jointly awarded to three female political activists . Two African and one Asian female were awarded for their persistence in obtaining equal rights for women .",
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"text": "Muhammad Yunus Muhammad Yunus ( মুহাম্মদ ইউনূস born 28 June 1940 ) is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur , banker , economist , and civil society leader who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for founding the Grameen Bank and pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance . These loans are given to entrepreneurs too poor to qualify for traditional bank loans . In 2006 , Yunus and the Grameen Bank were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize `` for their efforts through microcredit to create economic and social development from below '' . The Norwegian Nobel Committee said that `` lasting peace can not be achieved unless large population groups find ways in which to break out of poverty '' and that `` across cultures and civilizations , Yunus and Grameen Bank have shown that even the poorest of the poor can work to bring about their own development '' . Yunus has received several other national and international honours . He received the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2010 . In 2008 , he was rated number 2 in Foreign Policy magazine 's list of the ` Top 100 Global Thinkers ' . In February 2011 , Yunus together with Saskia Bruysten , Sophie Eisenmann and Hans Reitz co-founded Yunus Social Business -- Global Initiatives ( YSB ) . YSB creates and empowers social businesses to address and solve social problems around the world . As the international implementation arm for Yunus ' vision of a new , humane capitalism , YSB manages incubator funds for social businesses in developing countries and provides advisory services to companies , governments , foundations and NGOs . In 2012 , he became Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland . He is a member of the advisory board at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology . Previously , he was a professor of economics at Chittagong University in Bangladesh . He published several books related to his finance work . He is a founding board member of Grameen America and Grameen Foundation , which support microcredit . Yunus also serves on the board of directors of the United Nations Foundation , a public charity created in 1998 by American philanthropist Ted Turner 's $ 1 billion gift to support UN causes . In March 2011 , the Bangladesh government fired Yunus from his position at Grameen Bank , citing legal violations and an age limit on his position . Bangladesh 's High Court affirmed the removal on 8 March . Yunus and Grameen Bank are appealing the decision , claiming Yunus ' removal was politically motivated . In March 2017 , the employees of Bangladesh 's Grameen Telecom ( GTC ) , established by Muhammad Yunus , sued him over alleged unpaid dues .",
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"text": "United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights The United Nations Prizes in the Field of Human Rights were instituted by United Nations General Assembly resolution 2217 in 1966 . They are intended to `` honour and commend people and organizations which have made an outstanding contribution to the promotion and protection of the human rights embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in other United Nations human rights instruments '' . They were first awarded in 1968 , and they have been given out at five-year intervals since then . The award ceremony traditionally takes place on 10 December , which the UN has designated Human Rights Day . The recipients are selected by a special committee comprising the presidents of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council and the chairs of the Commission on Human Rights , the Commission on the Status of Women , and the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights . The physical token of the award is a metal plaque bearing the UN seal and an artistic design , and engraved with an appropriate citation . In contrast to the Nobel prizes -- and the list of prizewinners shares much common ground with the Nobel Peace Prize in particular -- the UN 's awards are non-monetary in nature .",
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"text": "United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 The United Kingdom held a national preselection to choose the song that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 . A Song for Europe 1979 was planned to take place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 8 March . After a day 's rehearsals at the Royal Albert Hall a strike by BBC technicians stopped the show . Audio recordings of the songs were voted on by 14 regional juries : Bristol , Bangor , Leeds , Norwich , Newcastle , Aberdeen , Birmingham , Belfast , Cardiff , Plymouth , Glasgow , Southampton and London . The jury in Manchester could not be contacted and since the winner had a more than 12 point winning margin , their scores were not included . This led to an immaterial tie for second place . The following day , the 12 songs were broadcast on Terry Wogan 's Radio 2 show and a recap of the top places , plus an interview with the winners took place on the BBC TV Show Nationwide the same evening . The Manchester scores were eventually verified , with song 12 ` Fantasy ' being awarded 2nd place ahead of song 6 ` Call My Name ' . Black Lace were the winners of A Song for Europe with `` Mary Ann '' and went on to place 7th at the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest in Jerusalem , Israel . This was also the first Eurovision since 1972 in which Terry Wogan did not provide either the television or radio commentary . Wogan had originally been scheduled to provide the television commentary but opted out of going to Israel following comments he made of the 1978 winner `` A-Ba-Ni-Bi '' sounding like `` I Wan na Be a Polar Bear '' . Instead his Radio 2 colleague John Dunn provided the television commentary . Ray Moore provided the radio commentary on both BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 .",
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"text": "Banker to the Poor Banker to the Poor : Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty is an autobiography of 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus . This book shares the details of Yunus ' early life , moving into his college years , and into his years as a professor at Chittagong University . While a professor at Chittagong University , Yunus began to take notice of the extreme poverty of the villagers around him . In 1976 , Yunus incorporated the help of Maimuna Begum to collect data of people in Jobra who were living in poverty . Most of these impoverished people would take a loan from moneylenders to buy some raw material , using that raw material to create some product , and then selling back the good to the moneylender to repay the loan , earning a very meager profit . One woman interviewed made no more than two cents per day creating bamboo stools using this system . The list Begum brought back to Yunus named 42 women who were living on credit of 856 taka ( which is equivalent to 27 U.S. dollars ) . Upon seeing this data , Yunus found it regrettable that all it took was 856 taka to bring these women to self-sustainability . He decided to loan them his personal money with no collateral attached and no interest on the loan . After this money was all repaid , he continued to survey the community to see if this was a rare occurrence . He found that the cycle of essential enslavement to moneylenders was far too common throughout the country of Bangladesh . Yunus decided that something must be done . He went to his local bank and asked them to loan money to these poor and destitute borrowers . His local bank refused . He took the case clear up to the top bank in Dhaka , finally securing credit to loan to local borrowers . Thus , in January 1977 , the Grameen Bank was born . This bank started under completely new principles , different than any other bank in Bangladesh at the time . Its premise was that each borrower had a human right to credit . The borrowers had to form groups of five people in order to provide some type of security on the loan . A loan was then given to two members of the group . After payments were successfully made for six straight weeks , the next two members could take out a loan from Grameen . The chairperson is usually the last person to obtain ability to borrow . The repayment terms for the loans follows five basic guidelines : ( 1 ) loans last one year , ( 2 ) installments on the loan are to be paid weekly , ( 3 ) repayment on the loan begins one week after the loan is extended , ( 4 ) the interest rate is 20 % on the loan , and ( 5 ) repayment every week is 2 % of the total loan for fifty weeks straight . This micro-credit program , started by Grameen , has been tested throughout Bangladesh and has even been expanded into much of the world today through similar programs of different names . This micro-credit system has been proven to work over and over again with minor variances on the major principles . In 1987 a Grameen program opened up in a country other than Bangladesh -- Malaysia -- and soon micro-credit banks based off the Grameen bank appeared in countries such as the Philippines , India , Nepal , Vietnam , China , Latin America , Africa , the United States , and Europe . The micro-finance model of Grameen has proved versatile and has adapted well to the customs of many countries . As Grameen continued to grow , it branched out into new projects to aid the poor . In 1986 Grameen acquired 783 ponds to eventually start a Fisheries Foundation , utilizing previously unused resources while providing jobs for the local poor . Grameen Uddog ( which means Grameen Initiatives ) began in 1993 , created an avenue for poor textile weavers in Bangladesh to sell their quality cloth to the garment industry . A cell phone business was the next to open up , in 1997 . One Grameen borrower in each rural Bangladesh village was entrusted with a cell phone and the job of selling telephone service to her neighbors . GrameenPhone is the name of the nonprofit company that deals directly with the villagers . This company , in turn , buys airtime from a for profit company called Grameen Telecom . Grameen also formed a nonprofit company called Grameen Shakti ( meaning energy ) in 1996 to provide renewable energy sources . Also in 1996 , an Internet provider called Grameen Cybernet was introduced . To further education and research purposes in Bangladesh , a second internet provider called Grameen Communications was started as well . Banker to the Poor concludes with a description of Yunus ' dream -- a poverty-free world . Yunus believes that charity is not the way to become a poverty-free world . Instead , he states , `` the real issue is creating a level playing field for everybody , giving every human being a fair chance . '' The Italian film company Eurofilm s.r.l. owns the worldwide and exclusive film and television rights of the book . Film director Marco Amenta is currently working on making the film Banker to the Poor for the big screen , based on the international bestseller . The movie tells the story of Muhammad Yunus , a Bengali economist and banker , inventor of microcredit and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 along with his Grameen Bank . For the script of his Banker to the Poor , written together with the famous Sergio Donati , Amenta was awarded and praised by Robert De Niro at the Tribeca Film Festival . Italian producer Simonetta Amenta purchased the film rights to the story through her company Eurofilm - before Professor Yunus won the Nobel Prize .",
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"text": "Gitanjali Literary Prize The Gitanjali Literary Prize is a Franco-Indian literary award established in 2012 . It was founded by the Mohsen Hachtroudi Foundation and CHG Earth Group ( a hotel company in India ) . A Francophone author and an Indian author each receive a prize which includes a Gitanjali Medal , a literary sojourn of 15 days , and a translation of the work . The French book will be edited in India by an Indian editor and the book in any of the Indian languages will be published by a French editor . Any Francophone country is eligible as are many of the major Indian regional languages . The prize is open to all works and genres that correspond to the theme of the year . The prize is named for the collection of poems Gitanjali ( 1910 ) by Nobel-laureate Rabindranath Tagore . Fariba Hachtroudi is a Francophone writer of Iranian origin , President of the MoHa Foundation and co-founder of the prize , she said : `` The prize has two aims : to contribute to the promotion of the French language in India and also to the promotion of Indian works in France . Works by noted Indian writers not only in English , but in other regional languages like Hindi , Tamil , Kannada , Malayalam and Bengali will also be eligible . ''",
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"text": "2010 Nobel Peace Prize The 2010 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to imprisoned Chinese human rights activist `` for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China '' . The laureate , once an eminent scholar , was reportedly little-known inside the People 's Republic of China ( PRC ) at the time of the award due to official censorship ; he is a veteran of the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 , and a co-author of the Charter 08 manifesto for which he was sentenced to 11 years in prison on 25 December 2009 . Liu , who was backed by Václav Havel and Desmond Tutu , received the award among a record field of more than 200 nominees . The decision , while widely praised by foreign intellectuals and politicians , was attacked by the Chinese government and the state media . A number of countries , including Saudi Arabia and Russia , also denounced the award and what they regarded as interference in China 's domestic affairs . Following the announcement , official censorship was applied within China -- on the Internet , television , and in print media . The government strongly denounced the award , and summoned the Norwegian ambassador in Beijing to make a formal protest . The Chinese authorities arrested citizens who attempted to celebrate . Liu 's wife was put under house-arrest before the decision of the Nobel Committee was announced . Chinese diplomats moved to pressure other countries not to attend the award ceremony , which was scheduled for 10 December . Western missions in Oslo received warning letters from their Chinese counterparts ; the deputy foreign minister also warned countries of `` the consequences '' . In December , the Chinese foreign ministry continued the rhetorical assault , claiming `` more than 100 countries and international organisations -LSB- had -RSB- expressed explicit support of China 's position '' . In the end , 46 countries attended of the 65 invited ( People 's Republic of China and 19 other nations declined invitations ) . China 's official news agency , Xinhua , attacked the West for its `` Cold-War or even colonial mentality '' , and for daring to `` regard themselves as the judge , the teacher -LSB- who -RSB- assume that they can forever distort the fact and block the truth by using political maneuvers . '' Strong rhetoric and denunciations of the West continued from official sources until after the ceremony . Liu is the first person of Chinese nationality to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize , and the first to be awarded a Nobel Prize of any kind while residing in China . Liu is the third person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while in prison or detention after Germany 's Carl von Ossietzky ( 1935 ) and Burma 's Aung San Suu Kyi ( 1991 ) . As the laureate was absent , Liu 's place on the podium was unoccupied ; Norwegian actress Liv Ullmann read I Have No Enemies , an essay that Liu had written for his trial in December 2009 , in place of the acceptance speech .",
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"text": "Four Noble Truths The Four Noble Truths refer to and express the basic orientation of Buddhism in a short expression : we crave and cling to impermanent states and things , which are dukkha , `` incapable of satisfying '' and painful . This craving keeps us caught in samsara , the endless cycle of repeated rebirth and dying again , and the dukkha that comes with it . There is , however , a way to end this cycle , namely by attaining nirvana , cessation of craving , whereafter rebirth and associated dukkha will no longer arise again . This can be accomplished by following the eightfold path , restraining oneself , cultivating discipline , and practicing mindfulness and meditation . In short form , the four truths are dukkha , samudaya ( `` arising , '' `` coming together '' ) , nirodha ( `` cessation , '' `` confinement '' ) , and magga , the path leading to cessation . As the `` Four Noble Truths '' ( Sanskrit : catvāri āryasatyāni ; Pali : cattāri ariyasaccāni ) , they are `` the truths of the Noble Ones , '' the truths or realities which are understood by the `` worthy ones `` Encyclopædia Britannica , Arhat ( Buddhism ) who have attained nirvana . In the sutras , Buddhist religious texts , the four truths have both a symbolic and a propositional function . They represent the awakening and liberation of the Buddha , but also the possibility of liberation for all sentient beings , describing how release from craving is to be reached . In the Pali canon scriptures , the four truths appear in a `` network of teachings , '' as part of `` the entire dhamma matrix , '' which have to be taken together . They provide a conceptual framework for introducing and explaining Buddhist thought , which has to be personally understood or `` experienced '' . The function of the four truths , and their importance , developed over time , when prajna , or `` liberating insight , '' came to be regarded as liberating in itself , instead of or in addition to the practice of dhyana , meditation . This `` liberating insight '' gained a prominent place in the sutras , and the four truths came to represent this liberating insight , as part of the enlightenment story of the Buddha . The four truths became of central importance in the Theravada tradition of Buddhism , which holds to the idea that insight into the four truths is liberating in itself . They are less prominent in the Mahayana tradition , which sees the higher aims of insight into sunyata , emptiness , and following the Bodhisattva path as central elements in their teachings and practice . The Mahayana tradition reinterpreted the four truths to explain how a liberated being can still be `` pervasively operative in this world . '' Beginning with the exploration of Buddhism by western colonialists in the 19th century and the development of Buddhist modernism , they came to be often presented in the west as the central teaching of Buddhism .",
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"text": "Centre for Women's Development Studies The Centre for Women 's Development Studies ( CWDS ) was founded in 1980 by a group of scholars and activists committed to expanding and transforming accepted notions of gender-related research and action across the social sciences . The establishment of the Centre was a direct outcome of the experiences of its founders -- some of them had been an integral part of the path-breaking Towards Equality ( Report of the Committee on the Status of Women in India , 1974 ) while others had participated in the Indian Council of Social Science Research 's introduction of women 's studies ( 1976 -- 80 ) . Through its research , action , documentation , training and networking in the intervening years , the Centre has been steadily deepening its critical analyses of trends and issues related to women and gender . Seeking new directions in feminist scholarship , its faculty have initiated and facilitated multi-disciplinary explorations , found new institutional partners as well as shared its research findings with a growing network of scholars and activists . In response to the major economic , political and cultural shifts and unanticipated challenges that have brought us into the twenty-first century , CWDS is effecting a synergy between existing concerns and new compulsions . The CWDS is among the most well-known institutions committed to the theory and practice of women 's studies and gender justice in the region . It consists of a faculty with diverse research interests , actively promotes advocacy and policy interventions , and houses an impressive library and documentation centre . Located in the heart of New Delhi , the Centre attracts scholars , students , activists , and many others from India and abroad who draw on its resources and varied expertise .",
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"text": "Triveni Acharya Triveni Acharya is an Indian journalist and activist living in Mumbai , best known for her work with the anti-sex-trafficking group the Rescue Foundation . The group was founded by her husband , Balkrishna Acharya , but Triveni Acharya assumed its presidency following his death in a car accident in 2005 . The organization is devoted to the `` rescue , rehabilitation and repatriation of victims for human trafficking from different parts of India , Nepal & Bangladesh and sold for forced prostitution '' , and has been conducting `` brothel raids '' since 1993 . The organization frees roughly 300 girls a year , and also provides counseling , job training , and HIV testing . Because these raids often result in serious financial loss or imprisonment for sex traffickers , Acharya has received several death threats as the result of her work . The Rescue Foundation has received several national and international awards for its work under Acharya 's presidency . In 2008 , the group received a Stree Shakti Award for Women Entrepreneurs . Taiwanese president Ma Ying-Jeou presented the Acharya the Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy , along with a cash grant of US$ 100,000 ; the organization had been nominated for the award by a former trafficking victim saved by the Foundation . In 2011 , Acharya herself won the Civil Courage Prize of The Train Foundation , awarded annually to those `` who resolutely combat evil '' . She shared the prize with Lydia Cacho Ribeiro , a Mexican journalist also awarded for her efforts against `` sex trafficking , domestic violence and child pornography '' . In 2013 , Triveni became the 2013 Humanitarian Honoree of World of Children Award in conjunction with her work with The Rescue Foundation . Along with the recognition the award came with a $ 75,000 cash grant .",
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"text": "Burger's Daughter Burger 's Daughter is a political and historical novel by the South African Nobel Prize in Literature-winner Nadine Gordimer , first published in the United Kingdom in June 1979 by Jonathan Cape . The book was expected to be banned in South Africa , and a month after publication in London the import and sale of the book in South Africa was prohibited by the Publications Control Board . Three months later , the Publications Appeal Board overturned the banning and the restrictions were lifted . Burger 's Daughter details a group of white anti-apartheid activists in South Africa seeking to overthrow the South African government . It is set in the mid-1970s , and follows the life of Rosa , the title character , as she comes to terms with her father Lionel Burger 's legacy as an activist in the South African Communist Party ( SACP ) . The perspective shifts between Rosa 's internal monologue ( often directed towards her father or her lover Conrad ) , and the omniscient narrator . The novel is rooted in the history of the anti-apartheid struggle and references to actual events and people from that period , including Nelson Mandela and the 1976 Soweto uprising . Gordimer herself was involved in South African struggle politics , and she knew many of the activists , including Bram Fischer , Mandela 's treason trial defence lawyer . She modelled the Burger family in the novel loosely on Fischer 's family , and described Burger 's Daughter as `` a coded homage '' to Fischer . While banned in South Africa , a copy of the book was smuggled into Mandela 's prison cell on Robben Island , and he reported that he `` thought well of it '' . The novel was generally well-received by critics . A reviewer for The New York Times said that Burger 's Daughter is Gordimer 's `` most political and most moving novel '' , and a review in The New York Review of Books described the style of writing as `` elegant '' , `` fastidious '' and belonging to a `` cultivated upper class '' . A critic in The Hudson Review had mixed feelings about the book , saying that it `` gives scarcely any pleasure in the reading but which one is pleased to have read nonetheless '' . Burger 's Daughter won the Central News Agency Literary Award in 1980 .",
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"text": "Herta Müller Herta Müller ( born 17 August 1953 ) is a Romanian-born German novelist , poet , essayist and recipient of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature . Born in Nițchidorf , Timiș County in Romania , her native language is German . Since the early 1990s she has been internationally established , and her works have been translated into more than twenty languages . Müller is noted for her works depicting the effects of violence , cruelty and terror , usually in the setting of Communist Romania under the repressive Nicolae Ceaușescu regime which she has experienced herself . Many of her works are told from the viewpoint of the German minority in Romania and are also a depiction of the modern history of the Germans in the Banat and Transylvania . Her much acclaimed 2009 novel The Hunger Angel ( Atemschaukel ) portrays the deportation of Romania 's German minority to Stalinist Soviet Gulags during the Soviet occupation of Romania for use as German forced labor . Müller has received more than twenty awards to date , including the Kleist Prize ( 1994 ) , the Aristeion Prize ( 1995 ) , the International Dublin Literary Award ( 1998 ) and the Franz Werfel Human Rights Award ( 2009 ) . On 8 October 2009 , the Swedish Academy announced that she had been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature , describing her as a woman `` who , with the concentration of poetry and the frankness of prose , depicts the landscape of the dispossessed '' .",
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"text": "Mexico Mexico ( México , -LSB- ˈme.xi.ko -RSB- , modern Nahuatl ) , officially the United Mexican States ( -LSB- Estados Unidos Mexicanos , links = no -RSB- , ) , is a federal republic in the southern portion of North America . It is bordered to the north by the United States ; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean ; to the southeast by Guatemala , Belize , and the Caribbean Sea ; and to the east by the Gulf of Mexico . Covering almost two million square kilometers ( over 760,000 sq mi ) , Mexico is the sixth largest country in the Americas by total area and the 13th largest independent nation in the world . With an estimated population of over 120 million , it is the eleventh most populous country and the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world while being the second most populous country in Latin America . Mexico is a federation comprising 31 states and a federal district that is also its capital and most populous city . Other metropolises include Guadalajara , Monterrey , Puebla , Toluca , Tijuana and León . Pre-Columbian Mexico was home to many advanced Mesoamerican civilizations , such as the Olmec , Toltec , Teotihuacan , Zapotec , Maya and Aztec before first contact with Europeans . In 1521 , the Spanish Empire conquered and colonized the territory from its base in Mexico-Tenochtitlan , which was administered as the viceroyalty of New Spain . Three centuries later , this territory became Mexico following recognition in 1821 after the colony 's Mexican War of Independence . The tumultuous post-independence period was characterized by economic instability and many political changes . The Mexican -- American War ( 1846 -- 48 ) led to the territorial cession of the extensive northern territories to the United States . The Pastry War , the Franco-Mexican War , a civil war , two empires and a domestic dictatorship occurred through the 19th century . The dictatorship was overthrown in the Mexican Revolution of 1910 , which culminated with the promulgation of the 1917 Constitution and the emergence of the country 's current political system . Mexico has the fifteenth largest nominal GDP and the eleventh largest by purchasing power parity . The Mexican economy is strongly linked to those of its North American Free Trade Agreement ( NAFTA ) partners , especially the United States . Mexico was the first Latin American member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ( OECD ) , joining in 1994 . It is classified as an upper-middle income country by the World Bank and a newly industrialized country by several analysts . By 2050 , Mexico could become the world 's fifth or seventh largest economy . The country is considered both a regional power and middle power , and is often identified as an emerging global power . Due to its rich culture and history , Mexico ranks first in the Americas and seventh in the world by number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites . Mexico is a megadiverse country , ranking fourth in the world by biodiversity . In 2016 it was the eighth most visited country in the world , with 35 million international arrivals . Mexico is a member of the United Nations , the World Trade Organization , the G8 +5 , the G20 , the Uniting for Consensus and the Pacific Alliance .",
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"text": "Mexican War of Independence The Mexican War of Independence ( -LSB- Guerra de Independencia de México , links = no -RSB- ) was an armed conflict , and the culmination of a political and social process which ended the rule of Spain in 1821 in the territory of New Spain . The war had its antecedent in Napoleon 's French invasion of Spain in 1808 ; it extended from the Grito de Dolores by Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla on September 16 , 1810 , to the entrance of the Army of the Three Guarantees led by Agustín de Iturbide to Mexico City on September 27 , 1821 . September 16 is celebrated as Mexican Independence Day . The movement for independence was inspired by the Age of Enlightenment and the American and French Revolutions . By that time the educated elite of New Spain had begun to reflect on the relations between Spain and its colonial kingdoms . Changes in the social and political structure occasioned by Bourbon Reforms and a deep economic crisis in New Spain caused discomfort among the Creole ( native-born ) elite . The dramatic political events in Europe , the French Revolutionary Wars and the conquests of Napoleon deeply influenced events in New Spain . In 1808 , Charles IV and Ferdinand VII were forced to abdicate in favor of the French Emperor , who then made his elder brother Joseph king . The same year , the ayuntamiento ( city council ) of Mexico City , supported by viceroy José de Iturrigaray , claimed sovereignty in the absence of the legitimate king . That led to a coup against the viceroy ; when it was suppressed , the leaders of the movement were jailed . Despite the defeat in Mexico City , small groups of rebels met in other cities of New Spain to raise movements against colonial rule . In 1810 , after being discovered , Querétaro conspirators chose to take up arms on September 16 in the company of peasants and indigenous inhabitants of Dolores ( Guanajuato ) , who were called to action by the secular Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo , former rector of the Colegio de San Nicolás Obispo . After 1810 the independence movement went through several stages , as leaders were imprisoned or executed by forces loyal to Spain . At first they recognized the sovereignty of Ferdinand VII over Spain and its colonies , but later the leaders took more radical positions , including such issues of social order as the abolition of slavery . Secular priest José María Morelos called the separatist provinces to form the Congress of Chilpancingo , which gave the insurgency its own legal framework . After the defeat of Morelos , the movement survived as a guerrilla war under the leadership of Vicente Guerrero . By 1820 , the few rebel groups survived most notably in the Sierra Madre del Sur and Veracruz . The reinstatement of the liberal Constitution of Cadiz in 1820 caused a change of mind among the elite groups who had supported Spanish rule . Monarchist Creoles affected by the constitution decided to support the independence of New Spain ; they sought an alliance with the former insurgent resistance . Agustín de Iturbide led the military arm of the conspirators and in early 1821 he met Vicente Guerrero . Both proclaimed the Plan of Iguala , which called for the union of all insurgent factions and was supported by both the aristocracy and clergy of New Spain . It called for monarchy in an independent Mexico . Finally , the independence of Mexico was achieved on September 27 , 1821 . After that , the mainland of New Spain was organized as the Mexican Empire . This ephemeral Catholic monarchy changed to a federal republic in 1823 , due to internal conflicts and the separation of Central America from Mexico . After some Spanish reconquest attempts , including the expedition of Isidro Barradas in 1829 , Spain under the rule of Isabella II recognized the independence of Mexico in 1836 .",
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"docid": "180805ca9fecaa248c051523c1f15891",
"text": "List of Mexican saints This is a list of Mexican saints , blesseds , venerables , and Servants of God , as recognized by the Roman Catholic Church . These people were born , died , or lived their religious life in the present territory of Mexico . Because of missionaries who spent greater or lesser amounts of time in Mexico en route to other mission lands , exact numbers of Mexican saints vary . The Catholic Church has been present in what is now Mexico since the earliest years of the sixteenth century . As early as 1517 , the expedition of Francisco Hernández de Córdoba brought Catholicism to the Yucatan , where the first diocese in continental North America would be erected in 1518 . Mexico 's first saint was canonized in 1862 . Today , Mexico accounts for more saints and Blesseds than any other country in the Western Hemisphere .",
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"docid": "49e3023260513f9eb0f8d42f8d8e582d",
"text": "Colonization Colonization ( or colonisation ) is a process by which a central system of power dominates the surrounding land and its components . The term is derived from the Latin word colere , which means `` to inhabit '' . Also , colonization refers strictly to migration , for example , to settler colonies in America or Australia , trading posts , and plantations , while colonialism deals with this , along with ruling the existing indigenous peoples of styled `` new territories '' . Colonization was linked to the spread of tens of millions from Western European states all over the world . In many settled colonies , Western European settlers formed a large majority of the population . Examples include the Americas , Australia and New Zealand . These colonies were occasionally called ` neo-Europes ' . In other places , Western European settlers formed minority groups , who were often dominant in their places of settlement . When Britain started to settle Australia , New Zealand and various other smaller islands , they often regarded the landmasses as terra nullius . Terra nullius meaning 'em pty land ' in Latin . Due to the absence of European farming techniques , the land was deemed unaltered by man and therefore treated as uninhabited , despite the presence of indigenous populations . In the 19th century , laws and ideas such as Mexico 's General Colonization Law and the United States ' Manifest destiny encouraged further colonization of the Americas .",
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"docid": "a8f26e478d8ce8d5232ed8401b700062",
"text": "Nuño de Guzmán Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán ( ca. 14901558 ) was a Spanish conquistador and colonial administrator in New Spain . He was the governor of the province of Pánuco from 1525 to 1533 and of Nueva Galicia from 1529 to 1534 , President of the first Royal Audiencia of Mexico ( High Court ) from 1528 to 1530 . He founded several cities in Northwestern Mexico , including Guadalajara . Originally a bodyguard of Charles V of Spain , he was sent to Mexico to counterbalance the influence of the leader of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire , Hernán Cortés , since the King worried he was becoming too powerful . As Governor of Pánuco , Guzmán cracked down hard on the supporters of Cortés , stripping him and his supporters of property and rights . He conducted numerous expeditions of conquest into the northwestern areas of Mexico , enslaving thousands of Indians and shipping them to the Caribbean colonies . In the resulting power struggles where he also made himself an enemy of important churchmen , Guzmán came out the loser . In 1537 , he was arrested for treason , abuse of power and mistreatment of the indigenous inhabitants of his territories , and he was sent to Spain in shackles . His subsequent reputation , in scholarship and popular discourse , has been that of a cruel , violent and irrational tyrant , but recent scholarship has suggested that while he was certainly no benevolent ruler or a friend of the Indians , his policies and actions were initially supported by the Spanish Crown and in line with contemporary heavyhanded colonial practices . His legacy has partly been colored by the fact that history was written largely by his political opponents such as Hernán Cortés , Juan de Zumárraga and Vasco de Quiroga .",
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"text": "Bermeja Bermeja is an islet lying off the north coast of the Yucatán peninsula according to several maps of the Gulf of Mexico from the 16th to the 20th centuries . Despite being located somewhat precisely in relation to neighboring islands by notable Spanish cartographers of the 16th century , the island was not found in a 1997 survey , nor in an extensive 2009 study conducted by the National Autonomous University of Mexico ( UNAM ) on behalf of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies . Interest in the island arose in late 2008 , fueled by the fact that if such an island existed , it would be important for determining the boundaries for exploitation rights of oil in Hoyos de Dona ( Doughnut Holes ) in the Gulf of Mexico . The island was first mentioned by Alonso de Santa Cruz in El Yucatán e Islas Adyacentes , a list of islands of the region published in Madrid in 1539 . Its precise location is given in Espejo de navegantes ( Seville , ca. 1540 ) by Alonso de Chaves , who wrote that from a distance , the small island looks `` blondish or reddish '' ( in Spanish : bermeja ) . According to Michel Antochiw Kolpa , a French-Mexican cartographer , since 1844 British maps have reported the sinking of the island some sixty fathoms below . Explanations for its apparent disappearance include an erroneous observation by the early cartographers , shifts in the geography of the ocean floor , rising sea levels and conspiracy theories claiming that the CIA destroyed the island to expand the economic zone allotted to the United States .",
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},
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"docid": "ada0c8cae32ad9a67b804bd19cd8a926",
"text": "Haciendas de Jalisco y Aledaños (1506–1821) Haciendas de Jalisco y Aledaños ( 1506 -- 1821 ) is a book written in Spanish by Ricardo Lancaster-Jones y Verea ( 1905 -- 83 ) , it 's about the rural history of haciendas ( rural estates ) in the State of Jalisco ( Mexico ) , since the origins of the Kingdom of Nueva Galicia ( New Galicia ) in the earliest 16th Century , to the earliest days of the Independence of Mexico in 1821 . It 's the first publication in its kind in Western Mexico and the most complete book about rural properties of the State of Jalisco and their development through time . A summary of this book is mentioned in the `` Boletín '' of the Real Academia Española ( 1975 ) ; it also appears in the bibliography of many contemporary authors like Rodolfo Fernández ( 2003 ) , Jean Meyer ( 1990 ) , Ramón María Serrera ( 1977 ) , Eric Van Young ( 1983 ) , etc. .",
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"text": "Pablo Tac Pablo Tac ( 1822 -- 1841 ) was a Luiseño ( Quechnajuichom also spelt `` Qéchngawichum '' ) Indian and indigenous scholar who provided a rare contemporary Native American perspective on the institutions and early history of Alta California . He created the first writing system for Luiseño , and his work is the `` only primary source of Luiseño language written by a Luiseño until the twentieth century . '' Tac was born of Luiseño parents at Mission San Luis Rey de Francia and attended the Mission school . A promising student , he ( along with another boy ) was singled out by the Franciscan missionary , Father Antonio Peyrí , to accompany Peyrí when he left California in 1832 . `` On January 15 , 1834 , Father Peyrí , Pablo , and Agapito left San Fernando College -LSB- Mexico City -RSB- and in February boarded a ship for Europe . They travelled via New York and France , arriving in Barcelona , Spain , on June 21 . The ` New ' World was coming to meet the ` Old ' World . '' Tac arrived in Rome in September 1834 and was enrolled in the College of the Propaganda , studying Latin grammar . He went on to study rhetoric , humanities , and philosophy in preparation for missionary work , but he died in 1841 . As a student , Tac wrote a Luiseño grammar and dictionary for the linguist Giuseppi Mezzofanti , and notably included a history as part of his manuscript . He created a way of writing Luiseño that drew on Latin and Spanish , which is different from the modern , decolonized way of writing Luiseño . Tac also wrote an essay on the `` Conversion of the San Luiseños of Alta California . '' The latter includes information on aboriginal lifeways ( including dances and games ) and the history and organization of the Mission , along with two drawings by Tac . Tac authored an early account of life at Mission San Luis Rey entitled Indian Life and Customs at Mission San Luis Rey : A Record of California Mission Life by Pablo Tac , An Indian Neophyte ( written circa 1835 , edited and translated by Minna Hewes and Gordon Hewes in 1958 ) . In the book , Tac lamented the rapid decline of his people : In Quechla not long ago there were 5,000 souls , with all their neighboring lands . Through a sickness that came to California 2,000 souls died , and 3,000 were left . '' Tac went on to describe the preferential treatment the padres received : In the mission of San Luis Rey de Francia the Fernandino -LSB- sic -RSB- father is like a king . He has his pages , alcaldes , majordomos , musicians , soldiers , gardens , ranchos , livestock ... '' Tac also noted that his people initially attempted to bar the Spaniards from their southern California homelands . When the foreigners invaders approached , '' ... the chief stood up ... and met them , '' demanding , '' ... what are you looking for ? Leave our country ! '' For the 2005 Venice Biennale , Luiseño artist James Luna created an artwork dedicated to the memory of Pablo Tac . The piece , titled Emendatio , included three installations , Spinning Woman , Apparitions : Past and Present , and The Chapel for Pablo Tac , as well a personal performance in Venice , Renewal . It was sponsored by the National Museum of the American Indian .",
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"text": "Tenochtitlan Mexico-Tenochtitlan ( México-Tenochtitlan , -LSB- ˈmexiko tenotʃˈtitlan -RSB- ) , commonly known as Tenochtitlan ( -LSB- Mēxihco-Tenōchtitlan , meːˈʃíʔ.ko te.noːt͡ʃ.ˈtí.t͡ɬan -RSB- ) was a Mexica ( city-state ) located on an island in Lake Texcoco , in the Valley of Mexico . Founded on June 20 , 1325 , it became the capital of the expanding Aztec Empire in the 15th century , until it was captured by the Spanish in 1521 . At its peak it was the largest city in the Pre-Columbian Americas . It subsequently became a cabecera of the Viceroyalty of New Spain . Today the ruins of Tenochtitlan are located in Mexico City 's downtown . Tenochtitlan was one of two Nahua āltēpetl ( city-states ) on the island , the other being Tlatelolco .",
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"text": "Antonio López de Santa Anna Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón ( -LSB- anˈtonjo ˈlopes ðe sant ( a ) ˈana -RSB- ; 21 February 1794 -- 21 June 1876 ) , often known as Santa Anna or López de Santa Anna and sometimes called `` the Napoleon of the West '' , was a Mexican criollo who fought to defend royalist New Spain and then for Mexican independence . He served as a Mexican politician and general . He greatly influenced early Mexican politics and government , and was a skilled soldier and cunning politician , who dominated Mexican history in the first half of the nineteenth century to such an extent that historians often refer to it as the `` Age of Santa Anna '' . He was called `` the Man of Destiny '' , who `` loomed over his time like a melodramatic colossus , the uncrowned monarch . '' Santa Anna first opposed the movement for Mexican independence from Spain , but then fought in support of it . Though not the first caudillo ( military leader ) of modern Mexico , he `` represents the stereotypical caudillo in Mexican history , '' and among the earliest . Conservative historian , intellectual , and politician Lucas Alamán wrote that `` The history of Mexico since 1822 might accurately be called the history of Santa Anna 's revolutions ... . His name plays the major role in all the political events of the country and its destiny has become intertwined with his . '' He was a valiant defender of Mexico against foreign invaders , becoming a hero of the nation . Santa Anna had great power in the independent country ; during a turbulent 40-year career , he served as general at crucial points and served eleven non-consecutive presidential terms over a period of 22 years . A wealthy landowner , he built a firm political base in the major port city of Veracruz . He was perceived as a hero by his troops ; he sought glory for himself and his army , and independent Mexico . He repeatedly rebuilt his reputation after major losses . Historians and many Mexicans also rank him as perhaps the principal inhabitant even today of Mexico 's pantheon of `` those who failed the nation . '' His centralist rhetoric and military failures resulted in Mexico losing just over half its territory , beginning with the Texas Revolution of 1836 , and culminating with the Mexican Cession of 1848 following its defeat by the United States in the Mexican -- American War . His political positions changed frequently in his lifetime ; `` his opportunistic politics made him a Liberal , Conservative , and uncrowned king . '' He was overthrown for the final time by the liberal Revolution of Ayutla in 1854 and lived most of his later years in exile .",
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"text": "Hispanic (disambiguation) Hispanic means `` of or from Spain '' . The term is commonly used to refer to the people and languages of what is now Spain from the historic period during the Roman Empire . It may especially refer to : Derived from the name of the Roman province of Hispania ( Modern day Spain , Portugal , Andorra and Gibraltar in the Iberian Peninsula ) . Related to , or derived from , the Spanish people or the culture of Spain , Hispanidad or other Hispanophone countries . Related to , or derived from , the countries and culture of the people of Hispanic America . Related to , or derived from , Hispanic Americans living in the United States and their culture . Relating to the Spanish and Mexican period of colonial rule in the Philippines . Relating to the Spanish and Mexican derived influences on the Culture of the Philippines , but not in relation to said Filipino culture or the Filipino people , nor to that which derives from these .",
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"text": "List of constitutions of Mexico Since declaring independence in 1821 , Mexico has adopted a number of constitutions or other documents of basic law with constitutional effects . Not all these can be considered constitutions , and not all of them enjoyed universal application . Those enacted in 1824 , 1857 , and 1917 are generally considered full-fledged , operational constitutions . The Constitution of 1824 established the framework of a federated republic , following the short-lived monarchy of Agustín de Iturbide ( in 1821 -- 22 ) . The Constitution of 1857 was the framework set by Mexican liberals that incorporated particular laws into the constitution . The Constitution of 1917 was drafted by the faction that won the Mexican Revolution , known as the Constitutionalists for their adherence to the Constitution of 1857 . It strengthened the anticlerical framework of the 1857 constitution , empowered the state to expropriate private property , and set protections for organized labor . The 1917 Constitution was significantly revised in 1992 under Carlos Salinas de Gortari , eliminating anticlerical restrictions and strengthening private property rights against the State .",
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"docid": "b9dad073ea9eee1c4b11781eaf359309",
"text": "Conscription in Mexico Military Service in Mexico ( in Spanish , Servicio Militar Nacional , or SMN ) currently involves all males reaching the age of eighteen years . Selection is made by a lottery system using the following color scheme : those who draw a black ball must serve as `` availability reservists '' , that is , they are not required to perform any activities whatsoever and will receive their discharge card at the end of the year . The ones who get a white ball serve in a Batallón del Servicio Militar Nacional ( National Military Service Battalion ) composed entirely of one-year SMN conscripts . In certain cities , such as Veracruz and Ciudad Madero , the lottery system also includes a blue ball ; whoever draws it must serve in the navy . In 2003 , President Vicente Fox Quesada reformed the law to allow for voluntary Military Service to be performed by females of military age . Conscripts are trained in basic combat with fire weapons , in one Infantry Battalion . Their formation was brought about after German submarine attacks against Mexican oil tankers that were providing fuel and material to the Allies during World War II . These attacks eventually caused the Mexican government to declare war on Nazi Germany and the other Axis powers . Mexico sent an expeditionary force , the Escuadrón 201 , to fight in the Pacific War .",
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"text": "Anti-Mexican sentiment Anti-Mexican sentiment is a negative attitude to people of Mexican descent , Mexican culture and/or accents of Mexican Spanish most commonly found in the United States . In general it is closely associated with Mexican and United States Independence wars , and the struggle over Southwestern territories that once belonged to Spain through the establishment of building Catholic Missions . This eventually would lead to war between the two nations and the defeat of Mexico which came with a great loss of territory . In the 20th century , anti-Mexican sentiment continued to grow after the Zimmermann Telegram incident between the Mexican government during the Mexican Revolution and the German Empire during World War I , . Most of all , anti-Mexican sentiment in the USA stemmed from perception that blame Mexicans for illegal immigration .",
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"text": "Plan of Casa Mata The Plan of Casa Mata ( Spanish : Plan de Casa Mata ) was formulated to elect a new constituent congress , which the monarchy of Agustín de Iturbide , had dissolved in 1822 . The Plan of Casa Mata sought to establish a republic . In December 1822 , Antonio López de Santa Anna and Guadalupe Victoria signed the Plan de Casa Mata on February 1 , 1823 , as a start of their efforts to overthrow Emperor Agustín de Iturbide . Iturbide had formulated the Plan of Iguala in 1821 , which united insurgents and royalist forces and Mexico 's independence in September 1821 . The plan called for a constitutional monarchy , and when no European monarch presented himself as a candidate , the Mexican Congress proclaimed Iturbide as Emperor of Mexico in May 1822 . Commanding the country like he had commanded the army , he dissolved the Congress and ordered dissidents to be imprisoned . Several insurrections arose in the provinces , which were choked by the army , except for the one headed by Santa Anna in Veracruz , because this military man had an agreement with General Echávarri , who commanded the imperial forces that fought Santa Anna . By agreement of both , the Plan de Casa Mata was proclaimed on February 1 , 1823 . This plan did not recognize the First Mexican Empire and requested the meeting of a new Constituent Congress . The insurrectionists sent their proposal to the provincial delegations and requested their adhesion to the plan . In the course of only six weeks , the Plan de Casa Mata had arrived at remote places , like Texas , and almost all the provinces had been united to the plan . When a provincial delegation accepted the Plan de Casa Mata , it withdrew its obedience toward the imperial government and assumed a sovereign attitude within its province . Agustín de Iturbide was isolated without more support than Mexico City and some fractions of the army , he installed the dissolved constituent Congress again , abdicated the crown . He left the country in March 1823 , for Italian exile with the promise of a 25,000 peso annual payment if he remained there . The 1824 Constitution was adopted the following year .",
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"text": "Champ d'Asile Champ d'Asile ( `` Field of Asylum '' ) was a short-lived settlement founded in Texas in January 1818 by 20 French Bonapartist veterans of the Napoleonic Wars from the Vine and Olive Colony . The party was led by General Charles Lallemand . Land was offered to French settlers on March 3 , 1817 , after a vote by the United States Congress . Champ d'Asile was situated along the Trinity River and was abandoned in July of the same year . Lallemand , a Bonapartist General , was accompanied by his brother , Baron Charles François Antoine Lallemand . The colony was to bring some military men for protection , and concentrate on agricultural work , cultivating grapes and olives . 100 officers joined Lallemand , and around a quarter to a third of these were foreigners of the Grande Armée ; the rest were French . Lallemand financed the project through land speculation . On December 17 , 1817 150 of the would-be-settlers sailed from Philadelphia for Galveston , Texas , where they arrived on January 14 . Lallemand and the other colonists convened in New Orleans , and on March 10 left for Galveston with 120 volunteers . They sailed up the Trinity River to Atascosito where they built two small forts . Mexican governor Antonio María Martínez , having heard about this expedition , sent his own troops to San Marcos , wary of an attack . The colony was abandoned shortly afterwards . Some of the colonists , including pirate Jean Laffite and other mercenaries , had caused concern to settlers of New Spain . The Champ d'Asile was founded at a time when disputes over territory were increasing , and the Adams -- Onís Treaty , which settled a border dispute between the United States and Spain , was signed in 1819 . Furthermore , the Bourbon Restoration in France made the existence of a Bonapartist colony doubtful , as the Spanish Bourbons held the Spanish crown . Despite Lallemand 's assurances , rumours had circulated about his motives , and there was little evidence of agricultural work on the site , while construction of a fortress and manufacturing munitions had begun .",
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"docid": "36f28af1b1f6a0cf3eaf84f1b9eb3145",
"text": "Spanish Price Revolution The Spanish Price Revolution is a period , beginning as early as 1470 and lasting until as late as 1650 , when gold and silver poured into Spain from the New World ; Mexico , Peru and the rest of the Spanish Empire.The specie flow through Spain increased Spanish prices and consequentially spread inflation through Western Europe . This enlarged the money supply and price levels of many European countries . The Spanish Price Revolution is overwhelmingly the most prolonged and influential occurrence of rampant inflation in modern history . In addition to leaving negative effects on the Spanish society and market , the price revolution spurred numerous economic , historical and political theories that continue to fascinate scholars today .",
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"text": "Council of the Indies The Council of the Indies ; officially , the Royal and Supreme Council of the Indies '' ' ( Real y Supremo Consejo de Indias , -LSB- reˈal i suˈpɾemo konˈsexo ðe ˈindjas -RSB- ) , was the most important administrative organ of the Spanish Empire for the Americas and the Philippines . The crown held absolute power over the Indies and the Council of the Indies was the administrative and advisory body for those overseas realms . It was established in 1524 by Charles V of Spain to administer `` the Indies , '' Spain 's name for its territories . Such an administrative entity , on the conciliar model of the Council of Castile , was created following the Spanish conquest of the Aztec empire in 1521 , which demonstrated the importance of the Americas . It start as a section under the jurisdiction of the Council of Castile , but was then established as an autonomous body with legislative , executive and judicial functions . The Council of the Indies was abolished in 1812 by the Cádiz Cortes , briefly restored in 1814 by Ferdinand VII of Spain , and definitively abolished in 1834 by the regency , acting on behalf of the four-year-old Isabella II of Spain .",
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"text": "Puebla Puebla ( -LSB- ˈpweβla -RSB- ) , officially the Free and Sovereign State of Puebla ( Estado Libre y Soberano de Puebla ) is one of the 31 states which , with the Federal District , comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico . It is divided in 217 municipalities and its capital city is Puebla . It is located in East-Central Mexico . It is bordered by the states of Veracruz to the north and east , Hidalgo , México , Tlaxcala and Morelos to the west , and Guerrero and Oaxaca to the south . The origins of the state lie in the city of Puebla , which was founded by the Spanish in this valley in 1531 to secure the trade route between Mexico City and the port of Veracruz . By the end of the 18th century , the area had become a colonial province with its own governor , which would become the State of Puebla , after the Mexican War of Independence in the early 19th century . Since that time the area , especially around the capital city , has continued to grow economically , mostly through industry , despite being the scene of a number of battles , the most notable of which being the Battle of Puebla . Today , the state is one of the most industrialized in the country , but since most of its development is concentrated in Puebla and other cities , many of its rural areas are very poor , forcing many to migrate away to places such as Mexico City and the United States . Culturally , the state is home to the China Poblana , mole poblano , active literary and arts scenes and festivals such as Cinco de Mayo , Ritual of Quetzalcoatl , Day of the Dead celebrations ( especially in Huaquechula ) and Carnival ( especially in Huejotzingo ) . It is home to five major indigenous groups : Nahuas , the Totonacs , the Mixtecs , the Popolocas and the Otomi , which can mostly be found in the far north and the far south of the state .",
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"text": "Mexican nobility The Mexican nobility includes elite indigenous families from the pre-columbian era ; indigenous elites recognized as nobles in the colonial era ( 1521 -- 1821 ) ; and hereditary nobles and economic elites who acquired noble titles in the colonial era ; and the First Mexican Empire ( 1821 -- 23 ) , immediately after independence from Spain , and the Second Mexican Empire 1862 -- 67 . While some titles were granted in Mexico itself , other families brought with them their old titles from Europe . The Political Constitution of Mexico has prohibited the state from granting any titles of nobility since 1917 . The United Mexican States do not issue or recognize titles of nobility or hereditary prerogatives and honors .",
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"text": "New Spain New Spain ( Nueva España ) was a colonial territory of the Spanish Empire , in the New World north of the Isthmus of Panama . It was established following the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1521 , and following additional conquests , it was made a viceroyalty ( Spanish : virreinato ) in 1535 . The first of four viceroyalties Spain created in the Americas , it comprised Mexico , Central America , much of the Southwestern and Central United States , and Spanish Florida as well as the Philippines , Guam , Mariana and Caroline Islands . After 1535 the colony was governed by the Viceroy of New Spain , an appointed minister of the King of Spain , who ruled as monarch over the colony . The capital of New Spain was Mexico City . New Spain lost parts of its territory to other European powers and independence , but the core area remained under Spanish control until 1821 , when it achieved independence as the Mexican Empire -- when the latter dissolved , it became modern Mexico and Central America . It developed highly regional divisions , which reflect the impact of climate , topography , the presence or absence of dense indigenous populations , and the presence or absence of mineral resources . The areas of central and southern Mexico had dense indigenous populations with complex social , political , and economic organization . The northern area of Mexico , a region of nomadic and semi-nomadic indigenous populations , was not generally conducive to dense settlements , but the discovery of silver in Zacatecas in the 1540s drew settlement there to exploit the mines . Silver mining not only became the engine of the economy of New Spain , but vastly enriched Spain , and transformed the global economy . New Spain was the New World terminus of the Philippine trade , making the viceroyalty a vital link between Spain 's New World empire and its Asian empire .",
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"text": "Mexican honours system The Mexican honours system consists of civil orders , decorations and medals that are conferred on citizens and foreigners in recognition of their services and achievements . Although the indigenous empires that made up modern Mexico had their own way of recognizing individuals , the current system traces its roots from colonial New Spain , and has evolved because of events since the country 's independence . The following is a partial list of the orders , awards and prizes that have been or are currently issued as state decorations by the Government of Mexico .",
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"text": "Bible The Bible ( from Koine Greek τὰ βιβλία , tà biblía , `` the books '' ) is a collection of sacred texts or scriptures that Jews and Christians consider to be a product of divine inspiration and a record of the relationship between God and humans . Many different authors contributed to the Bible . What is regarded as canonical text differs depending on traditions and groups ; a number of Bible canons have evolved , with overlapping and diverging contents . The Christian Old Testament overlaps with the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint ; the Hebrew Bible is known in Judaism as the Tanakh . The New Testament is a collection of writings by early Christians , believed to be mostly Jewish disciples of Christ , written in first-century Koine Greek . These early Christian Greek writings consist of narratives , letters , and apocalyptic writings . Among Christian denominations there is some disagreement about the contents of the canon , primarily the Apocrypha , a list of works that are regarded with varying levels of respect . Attitudes towards the Bible also differ amongst Christian groups . Roman Catholics , Anglicans and Eastern Orthodox Christians stress the harmony and importance of the Bible and sacred tradition , while Protestant churches focus on the idea of sola scriptura , or scripture alone . This concept arose during the Protestant Reformation , and many denominations today support the use of the Bible as the only source of Christian teaching . With estimated total sales of over 5 billion copies , the Bible is widely considered to be the best-selling book of all time . It has estimated annual sales of 100 million copies , and has been a major influence on literature and history , especially in the West , where the Gutenberg Bible was the first book printed using movable type .",
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"text": "Douay–Rheims Bible The Douay -- Rheims Bible ( pronounced -LSB- ˌduːeɪ -RSB- or -LSB- ˌdaʊ.eɪ _ ˈriːmz -RSB- ) ( also known as the Rheims -- Douai Bible or Douai Bible , and abbreviated as D -- R and DV ) is a translation of the Bible from the Latin Vulgate into English made by members of the English College , Douai , in the service of the Catholic Church . The New Testament portion was published in Reims , France , in 1582 , in one volume with extensive commentary and notes . The Old Testament portion was published in two volumes twenty seven years later in 1609 & 1610 by the University of Douai . The first volume , covering Genesis through Job , was published in 1609 ; the second , covering Psalms to 2 Machabees plus the apocrypha of the Vulgate was published in 1610 . Marginal notes took up the bulk of the volumes and had a strong polemical and patristic character . They offered insights on issues of translation , and on the Hebrew and Greek source texts of the Vulgate . The purpose of the version , both the text and notes , was to uphold Catholic tradition in the face of the Protestant Reformation which up till then had overwhelmingly dominated Elizabethan religion and academic debate . As such it was an impressive effort by English Catholics to support the Counter-Reformation . The New Testament was reprinted in 1600 , 1621 and 1633 . The Old Testament volumes were reprinted in 1635 but neither thereafter for another hundred years . In 1589 , William Fulke collated the complete Rheims text and notes in parallel columns with those of the Bishops ' Bible . This work sold widely in England , being re-issued in three further editions to 1633 . It was predominantly through Fulke 's editions that the Rheims New Testament came to exercise a significant influence on the development of 17th century English . Much of the text of the 1582/1610 bible employed a densely Latinate vocabulary , to the extent of being in places unreadable . Consequently , this translation was replaced by a revision undertaken by bishop Richard Challoner ; the New Testament in three editions 1749 , 1750 , and 1752 ; the Old Testament ( minus the Vulgate deuterocanonical ) , in 1750 . Although retaining the title Douay -- Rheims Bible , the Challoner revision was a new version , tending to take as its base text the King James Bible rigorously checked and extensively adjusted for improved readability and consistency with the Clementine edition of the Vulgate . Subsequent editions of the Challoner revision , of which there have been very many , reproduce his Old Testament of 1750 with very few changes . Challoner 's New Testament was , however , extensively revised by Bernard MacMahon in a series of Dublin editions from 1783 to 1810 . These Dublin versions are the source of some Challoner bibles printed in the United States in the 19th century . Subsequent editions of the Challoner Bible printed in England most often follow Challoner 's earlier New Testament texts of 1749 and 1750 , as do most 20th-century printings and on-line versions of the Douay -- Rheims bible circulating on the internet . Although the Jerusalem Bible , New American Bible Revised Edition , Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition , and New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition are the most commonly used in English-speaking Catholic churches , the Challoner revision of the Douay -- Rheims is still often the Bible of choice of more traditional English-speaking Catholics .",
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"text": "2 Timothy 2 2 Timothy 2 is the second chapter of the Second Epistle to Timothy in the New Testament of the Christian Bible . It is authored by Paul the Apostle and addressed to Saint Timothy .",
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"text": "Matthew 7:29 Matthew 7:29 is the twenty-ninth , and final , verse of the seventh chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament . It ends a two verse conclusion following the Sermon on the Mount . In the Westcott-Hort edition of the original Greek , this verse reads : ην γαρ διδασκων αυτους ως εξουσιαν εχων και ουχ ως οι γραμματεις αυτων In the King James Version of the Bible , the text reads : For he taught them as one having authority , and not as the scribes . The English Standard Version translates the passage as : for he was teaching them as one who had authority , and not as their scribes . In the previous verse , the crowd of onlookers were described as astonished at Jesus ' sayings ( τους λογους τουτους , tous logous toutous ) which complete Matthew 's narrative known as the `` Sermon on the Mount '' , and this verse explains why . The final phrase is a verbatim copy of , set in a very different context . Mark 's Gospel simply asserts Jesus ' authority ; Matthew uses it as a concluding argument after presenting the Sermon on the Mount as evidence . In some translations this verse refers to their scribes . Ulrich Luz suggests that this is a clear indicator that Jesus ' followers saw themselves as separate from the mainstream Jewish community at the time this gospel was written . Scribes refers to the trained rabbis who would quote scribal authorities , and makes clear that Jesus is greater than the most important rabbi . A sermon by the rabbis would have been replete with references to scripture to validate each teaching . The contrast presented by Matthew is that Jesus speaks based on his own authority , not that of past figures . A few authorities add '' ... and the Pharisees '' ( e.g. Wycliffe 's Bible , the Vulgate Latin , the Syriac , the Persic versions , and the Hebrew edition of Matthew by Munster ) . The Pulpit Commentary suggests that this `` may either be derived from or be an independent gloss due to the fact that the Pharisees were looked upon as the typical Jewish teachers '' .",
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"text": "Second Epistle of Clement The Second Epistle of Clement ( -LSB- Κλήμεντος πρὸς Κορινθίους , Klēmentos pros Korinthious , Clement to Corinthians -RSB- ) often referred to as 2 Clement or Second Clement , is an early Christian writing . 2 Clement was not accepted in the canonical New Testament , but was included in the Apostolic Fathers collection .",
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"text": "Theodicy and the Bible Theodicy , in its most common form , is the attempt to answer the question of why a good God permits the manifestation of evil . Theodicy attempts to resolve the evidential problem of evil by reconciling the traditional divine characteristics of omnibenevolence and omnipotence , in either their absolute or relative form , with the occurrence of evil or suffering in the world . `` Writings and discourses on theodicy by Jews , Greeks , Christians , and Eastern religions have graced our planet for thousands of years , '' and `` debates about theodicy continue among believers and unbelievers alike '' . Theodicy is an `` intensely urgent '' and `` constant concern '' of `` the entire Bible '' . Relating theodicy and the Bible is crucial to understanding Abrahamic theodicy because the Bible `` has been , both in theory and in fact , the dominant influence upon ideas about God and evil in the Western world '' . The Bible raises the issue of theodicy by its portrayals of God as inflicting evil and by its accounts of people who question God 's goodness by their angry indictments . However , the Bible `` contains no comprehensive theodicy '' . `` The most common theodicy is the free will theodicy . '' It lays the blame for all moral evil and some natural evil on humanity 's misuse of its free will . This article shows that the free will theodicy interacts with the Bible at its core : what Jesus and Paul say about the freedom of the will and with what kind of freedom of the will God endowed humanity at the Creation .",
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"text": "Pseudepigrapha Pseudepigrapha ( also anglicized as `` pseudepigraph '' or `` pseudepigraphs '' ) are falsely-attributed works , texts whose claimed author is not the true author , or a work whose real author attributed it to a figure of the past . Pseudepigraphy covers the false ascription of names of authors to works , even to authentic works that make no such claim within their text . Thus a widely accepted but incorrect attribution of authorship may make a completely authentic text pseudepigraphical . Assessing the actual writer of a text locates questions of pseudepigraphical attribution within the discipline of literary criticism . In biblical studies , the term pseudepigrapha typically refers to an assorted collection of Jewish religious works thought to be written c 300 BC to 300 AD . They are distinguished by Protestants from the Deuterocanonical books ( Catholic and Orthodox ) or Apocrypha ( Protestant ) , the books that appear in extant copies of the Septuagint from the fourth century on , and the Vulgate but not in the Hebrew Bible or in Protestant Bibles . The Catholic Church distinguishes only between the deuterocanonical and all the other books , that are called biblical apocrypha , a name that is also used for the pseudepigrapha in the Catholic usage . In addition , two books considered canonical in the Orthodox Tewahedo churches , viz . Book of Enoch and Book of Jubilees , are categorized as pseudepigrapha from the point of view of Chalcedonian Christianity .",
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"text": "Genesis creation narrative The Genesis creation narrative is the creation myth of both Judaism and Christianity . Two creation stories are found in the first two chapters of the Book of Genesis . In the first Elohim , the Hebrew generic plural word for God , creates the heavens and the earth in six days , starting with light on the first day and ending with mankind on the sixth ( creating man and woman independently and at the same time ) , then rests on , blesses and sanctifies the seventh . In the second story , God , now referred to by the personal name Yahweh , creates Adam , the first man , from dust and places him in the Garden of Eden , where he is given dominion over the animals . Eve , the first woman , is created from Adam and as his companion . Borrowing themes from Mesopotamian mythology , but adapting them to the Israelite people 's belief in one God , the first major comprehensive draft of the Pentateuch ( the series of five books which begins with Genesis and ends with Deuteronomy ) was composed in the late 7th or the 6th century BCE ( the Jahwist source ) and was later expanded by other authors ( the Priestly source ) into a work very like the one we have today . The two sources can be identified in the creation narrative : is Priestly and is Jahwistic . The combined narrative is a critique of the Mesopotamian theology of creation : Genesis affirms monotheism and denies polytheism . Robert Alter described the combined narrative as `` compelling in its archetypal character , its adaptation of myth to monotheistic ends '' . Misunderstanding the genre of the Genesis creation narrative , meaning the intention of the author/s and the culture within which they wrote , can result in a misreading . Reformed evangelical scholar Bruce Waltke cautions against one such misreading , the approach which reads it as history rather than theology and so leads to Creationism and the denial of evolution . As noted scholar of Jewish studies , Jon D. Levenson , puts it : `` How much history lies behind the story of Genesis ? Because the action of the primeval story is not represented as taking place on the plane of ordinary human history and has so many affinities with ancient mythology , it is very far-fetched to speak of its narratives as historical at all . ''",
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"text": "Zephaniah 2 Zephaniah 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Zephaniah in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible . This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Zephaniah , and is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets .",
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"text": "Bible believer Bible believer ( also Bible-believer , Bible-believing Christian , Bible-believing Church ) is a self-description by conservative Christians to differentiate their teachings from others who they see as placing non-biblical or extra-biblical tradition as higher or equal in authority to the Bible . In normal usage , `` Bible believer '' means an individual or organization that believes the Bible is true in some significant way . However , this combination of words is given a unique meaning in fundamentalist Protestant circles , where it is equated with the belief that the Christian Bible `` contains no theological contradictions , historical discrepancies , or other such ` errors ' '' , otherwise known as biblical inerrancy .",
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"text": "2 Corinthians 13 2 Corinthians 13 is the thirteenth ( and the last ) chapter of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible . It is authored by Paul the Apostle and Saint Timothy .",
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"text": "Who Were the Early Israelites and Where Did They Come from? Who Were the Early Israelites and Where Did They Come From ? is a book by American biblical scholar and archaeologist William G. Dever . Dever has been prominent in the debate between biblical `` maximalists '' and `` minimalists '' over the historicity of the Bible ( specifically the Old Testament ) . This book , which coincided with Dever 's retirement from the University of Arizona , where he served as professor of Near Eastern Archaeology and Anthropology for many years , was written on a semi-popular level to explain the background and origin of the people Dever describes as the `` protoIsraelites . '' It followed an earlier book , What Did the Biblical Writers Know and When Did They Know It ? , in which Dever , contrary to the `` minimalists '' , asserted that the writers of the Old Testament knew a good deal about the Israelites ' past .",
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"text": "Matthew 2:22 Matthew 2:22 is the twenty-second verse of the second chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament . The young Jesus and the Holy Family have just left Egypt after hearing of the death of King Herod . In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads : But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod , he was afraid to go thither : notwithstanding , being warned of God in a dream , he turned aside into the parts of Galilee : The World English Bible translates the passage as : But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in the place of his father , Herod , he was afraid to go there . Being warned in a dream , he withdrew into the region of Galilee For a collection of other versions see BibRef Matthew 2:22 Upon Herod 's death his kingdom was divided in three . Judea went to his son Archelaus , who was as great a tyrant as his father . Most notably he killed some 3000 rebels soon after ascending the throne . His cruelty aroused such popular anger that in 6 AD Archelaus was deposed by the Romans in response to complaints from his subjects . As a result the Romans began directly appointing a governor for the area , with Pontius Pilate being a notable example . The concern Joseph expresses in this verse thus fits with what is known from the history of the period . The decision to go to Galilee was also a reasonable one . That region was ruled by Herod 's far more even-tempered son Herod Antipas and there is evidence that the region had become a refuge to others fleeing the rule of Archelaus or the Romans . One incongruity is that the word translated as reign , more precisely means `` reign as a king . '' This is incorrect , unlike his father Archelaus was only an ethnarch , not a king . Most scholars , even evangelical ones , are content to accept this as the author of Matthew simply being imprecise . There have also been several attempts to explain the discrepancy . Jones notes that Augustus ' decision that Archelaus would only be granted the title of ethnarch occurred six months into his reign . Jones thus thinks it possible that during these first months Archelaus did call himself king , and it would have been during this period that Joseph returned from Egypt . Joseph is again given important information in a dream . However , this time the author of Matthew does not report on its origin . The vocabulary of the passage and the previous instances make most scholars accept this to be another message from God . The Gospel of Luke mentions none of this . Most scholars believe this is because Luke sees Nazareth as Joseph 's original home , and thus sees no reason to explain why he returns there . Much time is spent explaining why the family was in Bethlehem at the time of Jesus ' birth . Matthew has the opposite view seeing Bethlehem as the family 's original home , as demonstrated by them having a house in Matthew 2:11 . It thus needs to go into some detail explaining why they eventually move to Nazareth . The important word is that translated as `` withdrew '' in the WEB . Gundry notes that the author of Matthew would have used return if Nazareth was Joseph 's original home and `` withdrawing '' implies leaving for a new location . Schweizer sees this as unambiguous proof that Matthew has Joseph originally from Bethlehem . Evangelicals , of course , reject this view . France states that the author of Matthew does not discuss Joseph 's origin in Nazareth because of his `` typical avoidance of unnecessary detail . ''",
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"text": "Bible translations into Bulgarian The royal Tetraevangelia of Ivan Alexander is an illuminated manuscript Gospel Book in Middle Bulgarian , prepared and illustrated in 1355 -- 1356 for Tsar Ivan Alexander of the Second Bulgarian Empire . The manuscript is regarded as one of the most important manuscripts of medieval Bulgarian culture . The manuscript , now in the British Library ( Add . MS 39627 ) , contains the text of the Four Gospels illustrated with 366 miniatures and consists of 286 parchment folios , 33 by 24.3 cm in size . Bible translations into modern Bulgarian date from the 1820s and were largely organised by Protestant missionaries . The Bulgarian Orthodox Church initially preferring the continued use of Old Church Slavonic . The archimandrite Theodosius , abbot of the Bistritsa Monastery in Romania , translated the New Testament for the British and Foreign Bible Society , which was printed at St. Petersburg in 1823 . `` It was begun by the Archimandrite Theodosius , with the sanction of Gregory , Patriarch of Constantinople . ( St. Matthew 's Gospel in Church Slavic and Bulgarian 1823 ) was published by the Russian Bible Society . '' This attempt to translate the Bible into modern Bulgarian was characterized with poor grammatical style and was greatly influenced by the Church-Slavonic version . The entire edition was sent to Saint Petersburg and is said to have been destroyed there . The BFBS had also contracted nationalist journalist Konstantin Fotinov who translated the New Testament but the BFBS did not approve it because `` it was neither Slav -LSB- onic -RSB- nor Bulgarian '' . An independent attempt to publish a Bulgarian translation of the New Testament occurred in 1828 , as Petar Sapunov and his brother Father Serafim published a translation of the four gospels at the Bucharest metropolitan press in Wallachia ( Romania ) . This translation was completed in the Eastern Bulgarian dialect . In 1835 Bulgarian monk Neofit Rilski started a new translation of the New Testament . The translation was completed on April 18 , 1838 . The translation was done in the Bulgarian dialect from the area of Gorna Dzhumaya ( present day Blagoevgrad in the region of Macedonia ) . In 1840 5,000 copies of the first complete translation of the New Testament were printed in Smyrna by the British and Foreign Bible Society . A second edition which was printed in Smyrna in 1850 was an almost exact reprint of the 1840 edition . A third edition followed in 1853 with 15,000 copies . The fourth edition was published in 1857 in Bucharest , and for the first time civil characters type was used . In 1859 , two more editions were published . In 1866 , a new `` pocket '' edition with text revised by Elias Riggs and Dr. Albert Long was printed in Constantinople . The New Testament was revised and reprinted a total of nine times . In the period from 1840 to 1860 the Eastern ( Tarnovo ) dialect was adopted as literary Bulgarian language and the Macedonian dialect , in which the New Testament had been translated , was widely rejected . By 1858 Neofit Rilski had finished large portion of the Old Testament . Riggs met with Neofit Rilski and discussed a possible revision of the Bulgarian New Testament to remove the Macedonian dialect elements . Neofit objected the revision , so Riggs took the translation and returned to Constantinople . In January 1859 Riggs invited the Bulgarian teacher Hristodul Kostovich to help him with the revision . In 1862 Long and Riggs visited the noted Bulgarian writer and poet Petko Rachov Slaveykov in Tryavna . Slaveykov agreed to help with the translation and began the work on the revising of Neofit 's New Testament at once . Long joined the revision of the New Testament into the Eastern dialect in 1863 and later assisted with the translation of the Old Testament . In June 1871 , after more than 12 years of revision and translation , 36,000 copies of the complete Bible translation in Bulgarian were published in Constantinople . The translation came to be known as the Tsarigrad ( Constantinople ) edition . The decision to revise and publish the Bible in the Eastern dialect was the historical factor based on which the modern Bulgarian language departed from the Macedonian dialect to adopt the Eastern/Thracian dialect . With the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 , several organizations attempted to provide a new translation of the Bible in Bulgarian . In 1993 a Protestant New Testament was printed . A complete new Orthodox translation was published in 1995 , followed by three new Protestant revisions of the Bulgarian Bible in the period of 2000 -- 2001 by publishing houses of Veren ( Faithful ) , Nov Chovek ( New Man ) and the Bible League . Jáni Vasilčin published in 1998 the New Testament in Banat Bulgarian language . The Banat Bulgarians are a Catholic minority group in western Romania and northeastern Serbia . Jehovah 's Witnesses have translated their New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures into Bulgarian .",
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"text": "Matthew 27:61 Matthew 27:61 is the sixty-first verse of the twenty-seventh chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament . This verse describes two women waiting by the Tomb of Jesus after the crucifixion . The original Koine Greek , according to Westcott and Hort , reads : ην δε εκει μαριαμ η μαγδαληνη και η αλλη μαρια καθημεναι απεναντι του ταφου In the King James Version of the Bible it is translated as : And there was Mary Magdalene , and the other Mary , sitting over against the sepulchre . The modern World English Bible translates the passage as : Mary Magdalene was there , and the other Mary , sitting opposite the tomb . For a collection of other versions see here : The tense of this verse specifically contrasts it with the previous one . In that verse Joseph of Arimathea leaves after supervising the burial of Jesus . In contrast the two Marys stay . There is no mention of the women leaving , but they presumably do so prior to the sabbath , and also prior to the arrival of the guards that are dispatched in the next verses . Mary Magdalene and `` the other Mary '' who is presumed to be `` Mary the mother of James and Joses , and the mother of the sons of Zebedee '' mentioned at Matthew 27:57 . In some traditions the second Mary is considered to be the same person as Salome . Matthew has these two women present for the crucifixion , the entombment , and the resurrection . By specifically mentioning these women at all three events the author of Matthew presents a set of witnesses to the entire passion narrative . This serves an apologetic purpose , evidence that the resurrection was not a matter of confusion . By having the women present at the entombment , there is not possibility that they could confuse tombs when the same women return at Matthew 28:1 . That the text so clearly strives to make such a story impossible , is evidence that similar allegations were likely circulating at the time the gospel was written . Keener considers it unlikely that the loyalty of the women is purely apologetic . Women witnesses were given less weight than male ones in that era . Moreover a group of Passionate female followers could have clear scandalous undertones , and in Keener 's view would not have been invented for that reason . Matthew 27:55 mentions that many women were at the crucifixion , but now only two appear . The rest of the women may have fled in the same manner as the disciple . This verse is based on Mark 15:47 , and paralleled by Luke 23:55 .",
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"text": "Jewish Christian Jewish Christians , also Hebrew Christians or Judeo-Christians , were the original members of the Jewish movement that later became Christianity . In the earliest stage the community was made up of all those Jews who accepted Jesus as a venerable person or the Messiah ( Christ ) . As Christianity grew and developed , Jewish Christians became only one strand of the early Christian community , characterised by combining the confession of Jesus as Christ with continued adherence to Jewish traditions such as Sabbath observance , observance of the Jewish calendar , observance of Jewish laws and customs , circumcision , and synagogue attendance , and by a direct genetic relationship to the earliest Jewish Christians . The term `` Jewish Christian '' appears in historical texts contrasting Christians of Jewish origin with Gentile Christians , both in discussion of the New Testament church and the second and following centuries . It is also a term used for Jews who converted to Christianity but kept their Jewish heritage and traditions . 1st century `` Jewish Christians '' were totally faithful religious Jews . They differed from other contemporary Jews only in their acceptance of Jesus as the Messiah . Those that taught that Gentile converts to Christianity ought to adopt more Jewish practices than the Church had already included , however , were called `` Judaizers '' . Though the Apostle Peter was initially sympathetic , the Apostle Paul opposed the teaching at the Incident at Antioch and at the Council of Jerusalem , where Paul 's teaching was accepted by the whole Church . Nevertheless , Judaizing continued for several centuries , particularly among Jewish Christians . As Christianity grew throughout the Gentile world , Christians diverged from their Jewish and Jerusalem roots . Jewish Christianity , initially strengthened despite persecution by Jerusalem Temple officials , fell into decline during the Jewish-Roman wars ( 66-135 ) and the growing anti-Judaism perhaps best personified by Marcion ( c. 150 ) . With persecution by the orthodox Christians from the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine in the 4th century , Jewish Christians sought refuge outside the boundaries of the Empire , in Arabia and further afield . Within the Empire and later elsewhere it was dominated by the Gentile based Christianity which became the State church of the Roman Empire and which took control of sites in the Holy Land such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Cenacle and appointed subsequent Bishops of Jerusalem .",
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"text": "John 20:2 John 20:2 is the second verse of the twentieth chapter of the Gospel of John in the New Testament . Mary Magdalene has just discovered that the tomb of Jesus has been opened . In this verse she seeks out and tells this news to Peter and the Beloved Disciple . The English Standard Version translates the passage as : That she seeks out Peter and the Beloved Disciple implies that Mary Magdalene knew these two well enough to know where they were staying in Jerusalem . It also shows that Mary felt the two would be concerned enough to act on her information , despite Peter 's actions at the crucifixion . The repeated word `` to '' implies that Peter and the Beloved Disciple were staying at different places and that Mary thus delivered her message twice . John , who is often considered to be the Beloved Disciple , is said by other sources to be staying with Mary , the mother of Jesus , at this time . Schnackenberg notes that the double-barreled name Simon Peter is how the Gospel of John usually refers to Peter . This is the third appearance of the Beloved Disciple in John , he also appears in John 13:23 and John 19:26 . The introduction of the Beloved Disciple leads to two starkly different views on the veracity of the passage and those that come later . To those who believe in the traditional view that the Beloved Disciple is the author of the Gospel it adds great weight to what comes next as it is the report of an eyewitness . To most modern scholars who feel the Gospel was written at a later date the arrival of the Disciple makes the text less credible as they see him as a fictional creation . Mary Magdalene refers to they , but does not make clear who they are . Westcott lists three possibilities : She might mean grave robbers . Grave robbery was a problem in Palestine during this era , as a Roman first century edict condemning the practice makes clear . They could also refer to the Jewish leaders who may have had a reason to take the body . Some feel the `` we do n't know where they have put him '' makes it possible that they refers to the grave keepers and that Jesus ' body was merely shifted to another tomb . Brown notes that the verb tithenai , which is translated as laid/put can also mean buried . However , if Mary was thinking the body had merely been shifted by workers it raises the question of why she is so concerned , and why Peter and the Beloved Disciple so quickly leave to investigate . Mary refers to Jesus as lord , previously in John this title had not been used by Jesus ' followers . Some , such as Brown , see this as evidence that this section was written by a different author from the rest of the gospel . An alternative theory is that the new title is permissible now that Jesus is dead . Mary states that `` we do n't know where they have put him . '' However the previous verse only mentioned her at the tomb . Many scholars link this to the synoptic gospels where Mary is described as going to the grave with a group of other women . To those who believe in the inerrancy of the Bible this is evidence that the other women were in fact with Mary , but the author of John did not feel it was necessary to mention them . Conversely Wellhausen and Spitta have both argued that the we could have been an alteration by a later editor who modified John to make it more like the other Gospels . Some early versions of the Gospel do have I instead of we at this point . Brown does not think much of this theory as the rest of the passage remains unaltered . Dalman argues that it was not uncommon to use the first person plural for the first person singular in this era .",
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"text": "Johannine literature Johannine literature refers to the collection of New Testament works that are traditionally attributed to John the Apostle or to Johannine Christian community . Johannine literature is traditionally considered to include the following works : The Gospel of John The Johannine epistles The First Epistle of John The Second Epistle of John The Third Epistle of John The Book of Revelation Of these five books , the only one that explicitly identifies its author as a `` John '' is Revelation . Modern scholarship generally rejects the idea that this work is written by the same author as the other four documents . The gospel identifies its author as the Beloved Disciple , who is traditionally identified with John the Apostle , though again the authorship is debated .",
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"text": "Antiquities of the Jews Antiquities of the Jews ( Ἰουδαϊκὴ ἀρχαιολογία , Ioudaikē archaiologia ; Antiquitates Judaicae ) , also Judean Antiquities ( see Ioudaios ) , is a 20-volume historiographical work composed by the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus in the 13th year of the reign of Roman emperor Flavius Domitian which was around AD 93 or 94 . Antiquities of the Jews contains an account of history of the Jewish people , written in Greek for Josephus ' gentile patrons . In the first ten volumes , Josephus follows the events of the historical books of the Hebrew Bible beginning with the creation of Adam and Eve . The second ten volumes continue the history of the Jewish people beyond the biblical text and up to the Jewish War . This work , along with Josephus 's other major work , The Jewish War ( De Bello Iudaico ) , provides valuable background material to historians wishing to understand 1st-century AD Judaism and the early Christian period .",
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"text": "Josephus on Jesus The extant manuscripts of the writings of the 1st-century Romano-Jewish historian Flavius Josephus include references to Jesus and the origins of Christianity . Josephus ' Antiquities of the Jews , written around 93 -- 94 AD , includes two references to the biblical Jesus Christ in Books 18 and 20 and a reference to John the Baptist in Book 18 . Scholarly opinion varies on the total or partial authenticity of the reference in Book 18 , Chapter 3 , 3 of the Antiquities , a passage that states that Jesus the Messiah was a wise teacher who was crucified by Pilate , usually called the Testimonium Flavianum . The general scholarly view is that while the Testimonium Flavianum is most likely not authentic in its entirety , it is broadly agreed upon that it originally consisted of an authentic nucleus , which was then subject to Christian expansion/alteration . Although the exact nature and extent of the Christian redaction remains unclear , there is broad consensus as to what the original text of the Testimonium by Josephus would have looked like . Modern scholarship has largely acknowledged the authenticity of the reference in Book 20 , Chapter 9 , 1 of the Antiquities to `` the brother of Jesus , who was called Christ , whose name was James '' and considers it as having the highest level of authenticity among the references of Josephus to Christianity . Almost all modern scholars consider the reference in Book 18 , Chapter 5 , 2 of the Antiquities to the imprisonment and death of John the Baptist also to be authentic and not a Christian interpolation . The references found in Antiquities have no parallel texts in the other work by Josephus such as the Jewish War , written 20 years earlier , but some scholars have provided explanations for their absence . A number of variations exist between the statements by Josephus regarding the deaths of James and John the Baptist and the New Testament accounts . Scholars generally view these variations as indications that the Josephus passages are not interpolations , for a Christian interpolator would have made them correspond to the New Testament accounts , not differ from them .",
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"text": "Apostolic Age The Apostolic Age of the history of Christianity is traditionally regarded as the period of the Twelve Apostles , dating from the Great Commission of the Apostles by the risen Jesus in Jerusalem around 33 AD until the death of the last Apostle , believed to be John the Apostle in Anatolia c. 100 . Traditionally , the Apostles are believed to have dispersed from Jerusalem , founding the Apostolic Sees . It holds special significance in Christian tradition as the age of the direct apostles of Jesus Christ . One major primary source for the `` Apostolic Age '' is the Acts of the Apostles , but its historical accuracy is questioned by some and its coverage is partial , focusing especially from onwards on the ministry of Paul ( an apostle to the Gentiles , but not one of the original twelve apostles - Rom . 1:1 ; 11:13 ) and his companions , and ending around 62 AD with Paul preaching in Rome under house arrest . According to most scholars , the followers of Jesus were composed principally from apocalyptic Jewish sects during the late Second Temple period of the 1st century . Some Early Christian groups were strictly Jewish , such as the Ebionites and the early-church leaders in Jerusalem , collectively called Jewish Christians . During this period , they were led by James the Just . According to , they described themselves as ` disciples of the Lord ' and -LSB- followers -RSB- ` of the Way ' , and according to a settled community of disciples at Antioch were the first to be called ` Christians ' . Saul of Tarsus , commonly known as Paul the Apostle , persecuted the early Jewish Christians , such as Saint Stephen , then converted and adopted the title of `` Apostle to the Gentiles '' and started proselytizing among the Gentiles . He persuaded the leaders of the Jerusalem Church to allow Gentile converts exemption from most Jewish commandments at the Council of Jerusalem . According to the Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church , Paul 's influence on Christian thinking is more significant than any other New Testament author , however the relationship of Paul the Apostle and Judaism is still disputed today ( see the link for details ) . After the Destruction of the Second Temple in AD 70 during the First Jewish-Roman War , or at the latest following the Bar Kokhba revolt of 132 , Jerusalem ceased to be the center of the Christian church , its bishops became `` suffragans '' ( subordinates ) of the Metropolitan bishop of Caesarea . In the 2nd century , Christianity established itself as a predominantly Gentile religion that spanned the Roman Empire and beyond .",
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"text": "Ilkhanate The Ilkhanate , also spelled Il-khanate ( ایلخانان , Ilkhānān ; Хүлэгийн улс , Hulagu-yn Ulus ) , was established as a khanate that formed the southwestern sector of the Mongol Empire , ruled by the Mongol House of Hulagu . It was founded in the 13th century and was based primarily in Iran as well as neighboring territories , such as present-day Azerbaijan and the central and eastern parts of present-day Turkey . The Ilkhanate was originally based on the campaigns of Genghis Khan in the Khwarazmian Empire in 1219 -- 24 and was founded by Hulagu Khan , a grandson of Genghis Khan . With the fragmentation of the Mongol Empire after 1259 it became a functionally separate khanate . At its greatest extent , the state expanded into territories that today comprise most of Iran , Iraq , Armenia , Azerbaijan , Georgia , Turkmenistan , Turkey , western Afghanistan , and southwestern Pakistan . Later Ilkhanate rulers , beginning with Ghazan in 1295 , would convert to Islam .",
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"text": "Ghazan Mahmud Ghazan ( 1271 -- 11 May 1304 ) ( , , sometimes referred to as Casanus by Westerners ) was the seventh ruler of the Mongol Empire 's Ilkhanate division in modern-day Iran from 1295 to 1304 . He was the son of Arghun and Quthluq Khatun , continuing a long line of rulers who were direct descendants of Genghis Khan . Considered the most prominent of the Ilkhans , he is best known for making a political conversion to Islam in 1295 when he took the throne , marking a turning point for the dominant religion of Mongols in West Asia ( Iran , Iraq , Anatolia and Trans-Caucassia ) . His principal wife was Kököchin , a Mongol princess ( originally betrothed to Ghazan 's father Arghun before his death ) sent by his Khagan Kublai Khan , and escorted from the Mongol capital to the Ilkhanate by Marco Polo . Military conflicts during Ghazan 's reign included war with the Egyptian Mamluks for control of Syria , and battles with the Turko-Mongol Chagatai Khanate . Ghazan also pursued diplomatic contacts with Europe , continuing his predecessors ' unsuccessful attempts at forming a Franco-Mongol alliance . A man of high culture , Ghazan spoke multiple languages , had many hobbies , and reformed many elements of the Ilkhanate , especially in the matter of standardizing currency and fiscal policy .",
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"text": "Temüge Temüge ( 1168 -- 1246 ) was the youngest full-brother of Genghis Khan , fourth son of Yesugei and Oelun . The Secret History of the Mongols tells that `` when Temujin was 9 years of age , Temuge was three years old . '' Being the youngest boy in the family , he received a prefix to the name `` otchigin '' ( diminutive form of '' отгон '' or `` otgon '' meaning `` junior '' ) , who in the family is always a `` guardian of the family and home '' ) , and therefore is often referred to as Temuge-otchigin or simply Otchigin . In childhood and adolescence was somewhat spoiled by his mother and older brothers , inclined to luxury , but was `` courageous , powerful and quick in battle '' that was recognized even by the family 's enemies . When the shaman Kokochu ( Teb-Tengri ) started dragging the power over the Mongols to his own family , Genghis khan sanctioned Temuge to kill Kokochu in a staged wrestling match . As the youngest male sibling , Temüge and his mother , by Mongol traditions , were allotted the most land and people by Genghis Khan during his coronation . Although he seems to have been the least warlike of the brothers , and was criticized by Genghis himself for being lazy and shiftless , Temüge proved himself to be a skilled politician and capable ruler , who , alongside his mother Hoelun , ruled the Mongol heartland in his eldest brothers ' absence being engaged in war campaigns . He appears to have had intellectual leanings , first coming under the influence of the conquered Xia and Jin cultures and then taking an active interest in the other cultures encompassed in the vast Mongol empire . Temuge attempted to enter the main political arena after the death of Ögedei Khan , his nephew and son of Genghis Khan , in 1241 . At that time , Ogedei 's son Güyük Khan was engaged in so-called `` Western campaign '' in Russia and Europe , so Temuge-otchigin tried to seize the throne , but he was intervened by Töregene , Ogedei 's widow and Güyük 's mother . After the 1246 kurultai elected Güyük as great khan , Temuge was executed .",
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"text": "Jalairid Sultanate The Jalairids were a Mongol Jalayir dynasty which ruled over Iraq and western Persia after the breakup of the Mongol khanate of Persia in the 1330s . The Jalairid sultanate lasted about fifty years , until disrupted by Timur 's conquests and the revolts of the Kara Koyunlu ( `` Black Sheep '' ) Turkmen . After Timur 's death in 1405 , there was a brief attempt to re-establish the sultanate in southern Iraq and Khuzistan . The Jalairids were finally eliminated by the Kara Koyunlu in 1432 .",
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"docid": "6dc78f0819ca57918eb9a323848a9aa1",
"text": "Chupan Amir Chūpān ( امیر چوپان died November 1327 ) , also spellt Choban or Coban , was a Chupanid noble of the Ilkhanate , and nominal general of the Mongol Empire . His father was named the Malek of the Mongol Suldus clan . His ancestor was Chilaun , who was one of Chingis Khan 's four great companions .",
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"docid": "6866d4dc88aa0f9edda03bc00fc3d55f",
"text": "Ali ibn Il-Arslan Alī ibn Īl-Arslān , was a powerful and influential Turkic statesman who served the early Ghaznavid '' Sultans .",
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"text": "History of Afghanistan The written history of Afghanistan , ( تاریخ افغانستان د افغانستان تاريخ can be traced back to around 500 BCE when the area was under the Achaemenid Empire , although evidence indicates that an advanced degree of urbanized culture has existed in the land since between 3000 and 2000 BCE . The Indus Valley Civilisation stretched up to large parts of Afghanistan in the north , with several sites being known . Alexander the Great and his Macedonian army arrived at what is now Afghanistan in 330 BCE after conquering Persia during the Battle of Gaugamela . Since then , many empires have established capitals inside Afghanistan , including the Greco-Bactrians , Mauryas , Kushans , Hindu Shahi , Saffarids , Samanids , Ghaznavids , Ghurids , Timurids , Mughals , Hotakis and Durranis . Afghanistan ( meaning `` land of the Afghans '' ) has been a strategically important location throughout history . The land served as `` a gateway to India , impinging on the ancient Silk Road , which carried trade from the Mediterranean to China '' . Sitting on many trade and migration routes , Afghanistan may be called the ` Central Asian roundabout ' since routes converge from the Middle East , from the Indus Valley through the passes over the Hindu Kush , from the Far East via the Tarim Basin , and from the adjacent Eurasian Steppe . The archaeological manifestation of the Indo-Iranians ( Aryans ) before their split into separate language groups is generally seen as the Andronovo culture to the north of present-day Afghanistan . The Iranian languages were developed by one branch of these people ; the Pashto language spoken today in Afghanistan is one of the Eastern Iranian languages . Elena E. Kuz ` mina argues that the tents of Iranian-speaking nomads of Afghanistan developed from the light surface houses of the Eurasian steppe belt in the Bronze Age . The Arab invasions influenced the culture of Afghanistan , and its pre-Islamic period of Zoroastrian , Macedonian , Buddhist and Hindu past has long vanished . Turkic empire-builders such as the Ghaznavids and Timurids made the region now called Afghanistan of major importance . Mirwais Hotak followed by Ahmad Shah Durrani unified Afghan tribes and founded the last Afghan Empire in the early 18th century CE . Afghanistan 's sovereignty has been held during the Anglo-Afghan Wars , the 1980s Soviet war , and the 2001-present war by the country 's many and diverse people : the Pashtuns , Tajiks , Hazaras , Uzbeks , Turkmen , Aimak , Baloch and others . The Pashtuns form the largest group , claiming to be descendants of ancient Israelites or Qais Abdur Rashid but scholars believe that they are a confederation of various peoples from the past who united under Pashtunwali .",
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"docid": "eb3646209845d795f5ecd061a11df4cb",
"text": "Mongol invasions of Korea The Mongol invasions of Korea ( 1231 -- 1259 ) comprised a series of campaigns between 1231 and 1270 by the Mongol Empire against the Kingdom of Goryeo ( the proto-state of modern-day Korea ) . There were seven major campaigns at tremendous cost to civilian lives throughout the Korean peninsula , ultimately resulting in Korea becoming a vassal state of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty for approximately 80 years .",
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},
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"docid": "a74fd59b7302dd25776e3eae4c89c1f5",
"text": "Khanate of Kazan The Khanate of Kazan ( -LSB- Казан ханлыгы , Qazan xanlığı , قازان خانليغى -RSB- Russian : Казанское ханство , tr : Kazanskoye khanstvo ) was a medieval Bulgarian-Tatar Turkic state that occupied the territory of former Volga Bulgaria between 1438 and 1552 . Its khans were the patrilineal descendants of Tugh Temür , the thirteenth son of Jochi and grandson of Genghis Khan . The khanate covered contemporary Tatarstan , Mari El , Chuvashia , Mordovia , and parts of Udmurtia and Bashkortostan ; its capital was the city of Kazan . It was one of the successor states of the Golden Horde , and it came to an end when it was conquered by the Tsardom of Russia .",
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"docid": "adb3e584fbf4351309cecac6a05b6ecc",
"text": "Ahmad Maymandi Abuʾl-Ḥasan al-Qāsim Aḥmad ibn Ḥasan Maymandī ( ابوالحسن القاسم احمد بن حسن میمندی died 31 December 1032 ) , better known as Ahmad Maymandi ( احمد میمندی also spelled Maimandi ) , and also known by his honorific title of Shams al-Kufat ( شمس الکفاة `` sun of the capable ones '' ) , was a Persian vizier of the Ghaznavid Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni and the latter 's son Mas ` ud I of Ghazni . The son of the governor of Bust , Maymandi was raised as the foster brother of the Ghaznavid prince Mahmud , and would first start his administrative career as the head of the department of correspondence of Khorasan . He would thereafter rapidly rise to higher offices , finally becoming the vizier of the Ghaznavid dynasty in 1013 , which would last until 1024 , when he was arrested due to the great amount of wealth that he had gained , which the suspicious Mahmud disliked . However , after a brief civil war , which ended in 1030 , Maymandi was freed by Mahmud 's son Mas ` ud I , who offered him the chance of becoming vizier again . He first rejected the offer , but alter accepted in 1031 . Maymandi 's second vizeriate would only last one year , when he died at Herat . He was succeeded by Ahmad Shirazi .",
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"docid": "fb70bbaa410f7e578cb19dfdb91840c8",
"text": "Sajid dynasty The Sajid dynasty , was an Islamic dynasty that ruled from 889-890 until 929 . Sajids ruled Azerbaijan and parts Armenia first from Maragha and Barda and then from Ardabil . The Sajids originated from the Central Asian province of Ushrusana and were of Iranian ( Sogdians ) descent . Muhammad ibn Abi ` l-Saj Diwdad the son of Diwdad , the first Sajid ruler of Azerbaijan , was appointed as its ruler in 889 or 890 . Muhammad 's father Abi ` l-Saj Devdad had fought under the Ushrusanan prince Afshin Khaydar during the latter 's final campaign against the rebel Babak Khorramdin in Azerbaijan , and later served the caliphs . Toward the end of the 9th century , as the central authority of the Abbasid Caliphate weakened , Muhammad was able to form a virtually independent state . Much of the Sajids ' energies were spent in attempting to take control of neighboring Armenia . The dynasty ended with the death of Abu ` l-Musafir al-Fath in 929 .",
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"docid": "790d63bb51f6b62d0606b69c40090792",
"text": "Mamluk dynasty (Delhi) The Mamluk Dynasty ( sometimes referred as Slave Dynasty or Ghulam Dynasty ) was directed into Northern India by Qutb ud-Din Aibak , a Turkic general from Central Asia . The Mamluk Dynasty ruled from 1206 to 1290 ; it was the first of five unrelated dynasties to rule as the Delhi Sultanate till 1526 . Aibak 's tenure as a Ghurid dynasty administrator lasted from 1192 to 1206 , a period during which he led invasions into the Gangetic heartland of India and established control over some of the new areas .",
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"docid": "13d2e34cdba998a53227e9133859ea19",
"text": "Shaikh Mahmoud Shaikh Mahmoud ( d. around 1327 ) was a member of the Chupanid family who lived in the Ilkhanate . He was the fourth son of Chupan . During his lifetime he was made governor of Armenia and Georgia . Upon the fall of his father in 1327 by the Ilkhan Abu Sa'id , he was brought to Tabriz and executed . Shaikh Mahmud had four sons ; of these , Pir Hosayn would play an influential role in the strife amongst the Chupanids in the 1340s .",
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"docid": "e88867daff04a025c0f86701a7aef32d",
"text": "Mongol invasion of Thrace The Mongol invasion of Thrace took place in the winter of 1264/1265 , under the leadership of Nogai Khan .",
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"docid": "730ecf2a380272e91765dfeeb6d1d93b",
"text": "Qasim Khanate Qasim Khanate or Kingdom of Qasim or Khanate of Qasım ( -LSB- Касыйм ханлыгы / Касыйм патшалыгы , Qasím xanlığı / Qasím patşalığı , قاسيم حانلئعئ / قاسيم پاتسالئعئ -RSB- Касимовское ханство / Касимовское царство , Kasimovskoye khanstvo/Kasimovskoye tsarstvo ) was a Tatar khanate , a vassal of Russia , which existed from 1452 until 1681 in the territory of modern Ryazan Oblast in Russia with its capital Kasimov , in the middle course of the Oka River . Its khans were the patrilineal descendants of Toqa Temür , the thirteenth son of Jochi ( and thus a grandson of Genghis Khan ) . It was established in the lands which Grand Prince Vasily II of Moscow ( reigned 1425-1462 ) presented in 1452 to the Kazan prince Qasim khan ( d. 1469 ) , son of the first Kazan khan Olug Moxammat .",
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},
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"docid": "25efbe716d6637ebda6fa69de8973ab4",
"text": "Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World ( 2004 ) is a history book written by Jack Weatherford , Dewitt Wallace Professor of Anthropology at Macalester College . It is a narrative of the rise and influence of Genghis Khan and his successors , and their influence on European civilization . Weatherford provides a different slant on Genghis Khan than has been typical in most Western accounts , attributing positive cultural effects to his rule . In the last section , he reviews the historiography of Genghis Khan in the West and argues that the leader 's early portrayal in writings as an `` excellent , noble king '' changed to that of a brutal pagan during the Age of Enlightenment . Weatherford made use of three major non-Western sources : The Secret History of the Mongols , the Ta ' rīkh-i jahān-gushā of Juvayni and the Jami al-Tawarikh of Rashid-al-Din Hamadani .",
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"docid": "91f0be8262ffd88cb208a58cb7cdcdcb",
"text": "Iran–United Kingdom relations Iran -- United Kingdom relations are the bilateral relations between the countries of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Islamic Republic of Iran . Iran , which was known as Persia before 1935 , has had political relations with England since the late Ilkhanate period ( 13th century ) when King Edward I of England sent Geoffrey of Langley to the Ilkhanid court to seek an alliance . Diplomatic relations between the two countries have considerably deteriorated in recent years , following the re-election of President Ahmadinejad . On 28 November 2011 Iran downgraded its relations with Britain due to new sanctions put in place by the UK . The next day a band of students and Basiji attacked the UK embassy compound in Tehran , damaging property and driving the embassy staff away . On 30 November 2011 , in response to the attack , the UK closed its embassy in Tehran and ordered the Iranian embassy in London closed . According to a 2013 BBC World Service poll , only 5 % of British people view Iran 's influence positively , with 84 % expressing a negative view . According to a 2012 Pew Global Attitudes Survey , 16 % of British people viewed Iran favorably , compared to 68 % which viewed it unfavorably ; 91 % of British people oppose Iranian acquisition of nuclear weapons and 79 % approve of `` tougher sanctions '' on Iran , while 51 % of British people support use of military force to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons . From July 2012 until October 2013 , British interests in Iran were maintained by the Swedish embassy in Tehran while Iranian interests in the United Kingdom were maintained by the Omani embassy in London . On July 2013 , it is announced that the UK would consider opening better relations with Iran `` step-by-step '' following the election of President Hassan Rouhani . On October 8 , 2013 , Britain and Iran announced that they would each appoint a chargé d'affaires to work toward resuming full diplomatic relations . On February 20 , 2014 the Iranian Embassy in London was restored and the two countries agreed to restart diplomatic relations . On August 23 , 2015 the embassy was officially reopened .",
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"text": "Gvantsa Kakhaberidze Gvantsa ( გვანცა , or , archaically , Guantsa , გუანცა ; also transliterated as Gwantza , Gontza , Gontsa , or Gonc ` a ) ( died c. 1263 ) was a Queen Consort of Georgia as the third wife of King David VII `` Ulu '' ( r. : 1245-1270 ) . She was the daughter of Kakhaber IV Kakhaberidze , Duke of Racha and Takveri , who married Gvantsa off to Prince Avag Mkhargrdzeli , Lord High Tutor and Lord High Constable of Georgia with whom she begot a daughter Khvashak . After Avag 's death in 1250 , Gvantsa remarried the Georgian king David VII in 1252 and gave birth to a son , the future king Demetre II of Georgia , in 1259 . In the meantime , Khvashak was reared by the king 's trustee Sumbat Orbeli or Sadun Mankaberdeli ( here the medieval sources diverge ) and later given in marriage to Shams ad-Din Juvayni , an influential minister at the Mongol Il-Khan 's court . Unlike David VII 's first wife , the late Jigda-Khatun , Gvantsa was on extremely bad terms with the influential royal favorite Jikur , the Master of Ceremonies ( mestumre ) of Georgia . Jikur 's rivals exploited this enmity and accused him of treason before the king who had him executed by drowning in the Mtkvari River . When David staged a failed revolt from the Il-Khan hegemony in 1260 , Gvantsa was captured by the Mongol punitive forces and killed on the orders of the Il-Khan Hulagu through the intrigues of rival Georgian nobles .",
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"text": "Sogdia Sogdia or Sogdiana was an ancient Iranian civilization that at different times included territory located in present-day Tajikistan and Uzbekistan such as : Samarkand , Bukhara , Khujand , Panjikent and Shahrisabz . Sogdiana was also a province of the Achaemenid Empire , eighteenth in the list on the Behistun Inscription of Darius the Great ( i. 16 ) . In the Avesta , Sogdiana is listed as the second best land that the supreme deity Ahura Mazda had created . It comes second , after Airyanem Vaejah , `` homeland of the Aryans '' , in the Zoroastrian book of Vendidad , indicating the importance of this region from ancient times . Sogdiana was conquered by the Macedonian ruler Alexander the Great in 328 BC and later formed part of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom and Sasanian Empire . The Sogdian states , although never politically united , were centred on the main city of Samarkand . Sogdiana lay north of Bactria , east of Khwarezm , and southeast of Kangju between the Oxus ( Amu Darya ) and the Jaxartes ( Syr Darya ) , embracing the fertile valley of the Zeravshan ( ancient Polytimetus ) . Sogdian territory corresponds to the modern provinces of Samarkand and Bokhara in modern Uzbekistan as well as the Sughd province of modern Tajikistan . During the High Middle Ages , Sogdian cities included sites stretching towards Issyk Kul such as that at the archeological site of Suyab . Sogdian , an Eastern Iranian language , is no longer a spoken language , but its direct descendant , Yaghnobi , is still spoken by the Yaghnobis of Tajikistan . It was widely spoken in Central Asia as a lingua franca and even served as one of the Turkic Khaganate 's court languages for writing documents . Sogdians also lived in Imperial China and rose to special prominence in the military and government of the Chinese Tang dynasty ( 618 -- 907 AD ) . Sogdian merchants and diplomats traveled as far west as the Byzantine Empire . They played an important part as middlemen in the trade route of the Silk Road . While originally following the faiths of Zoroastrianism and Manichaeism from Persia , Buddhism from India , and Nestorian Christianity from West Asia , the gradual conversion to Islam among the Sogdians and their descendants began with the Muslim conquest of Transoxiana in the 8th century . The Sogdian conversion to Islam was virtually complete by the end of the Samanid Empire in 999 , coinciding with the decline of the Sogdian language , as it was largely supplanted by Persian .",
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"text": "Tarkhan dynasty The Tarkhan dynasty , or Turkhan dynasty , was established by Turkic Tarkhan and ruled Sindh , Pakistan from 1554 to 1591 AD . General Mirza Isa Beg founded the Tarkhan dynasty in Sindh after the death of Shah Husayn Arghun of the Arghun dynasty . Mughal emperor Akbar annexed Sindh after defeating the last Tarkhan ruler .",
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"text": "Dpon-chen The dpon-chen or pönchen , literally the `` great authority '' or `` great administrator '' , was the chief administrator or governor of Tibet located at Sakya Monastery during the Yuan administrative rule of Tibet in the 13th and 14th centuries . In the Mongol Empire the office of the dpon-chen was established in the 1260s and functioned for all practical purposes as the Tibetan government at the pleasure of the Mongol emperors of the Yuan dynasty , unlike the Sakya Imperial Preceptors ( Dishi ) who were active at the Yuan court . The Mongols set up a government agency and top-level administrative department known as the Bureau of Buddhist and Tibetan Affairs in Khanbaliq ( modern Beijing ) that supervised Buddhist monks in addition to managing the territory of Tibet ; one of the department 's purposes was to select a dpon-chen to govern Tibet when the Sakya Lama ( e.g. Drogön Chögyal Phagpa ) was away . The dpon-chen was invariably a Tibetan nominated by the ruling Sakya Lama and approved by the reigning emperor . His function was , apart from being the chief executive head of the Sakya government , to appoint a tripön for each of the 13 myriarchies , and to act as liaison between the Yuan government and Tibet . Nevertheless , this system also led to conflicts between the Sakya leaders and the dpon-chens . While dpon-chens had a small army in Sakya itself , their major military support came from the Mongols or Yuan dynasty when an internal rebellion or external invasion occurred . As Yuan declined in the mid-14th century however , in Tibet , Tai Situ Changchub Gyaltsen toppled the Sakya and founded the Phagmodrupa Dynasty , marking the end of the dpon-chen system .",
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"text": "Achaemenid Assyria Athura ( ð ð ° ð cents ð 1/4 ð Aθurā ) , also called Assyria Babylonia , was a geographical area within the Persian Achaemenid Empire held by the last nobility of Aššur ( Akkadian ) , known as Athura ( Neo-Aramaic ) or Atouria ( Greek ) , during the period of 539 BC to 330 BC as a military protectorate state of Persia under the rule of Cyrus the Great . Although sometimes regarded as a satrapy , Achaemenid royal inscriptions list it as a dahyu , a concept generally interpreted as meaning either a group of people or both a country and its people , without any administrati It mostly incorporated the original Assyrian kingdom , corresponding with modern northern Iraq in the upper Tigris , the middle and upper Euphrates , modern-day north eastern Syria ( Eber-Nari ) and part of south-east Anatolia ( modern Turkey ) . The Neo-Assyrian Empire collapsed after a period of violent civil wars , followed by an invasion by a coalition of some of its former subject peoples , the Iranian peoples ( Medes , Persians and Scythians ) , Babylonians and Cimmerians in the late 7th century BC , culminating in the Battle of Nineveh , and Assyria had fallen completely by 605 BC . Between 605 and 559 BC , Assyria was divided between the Median Empire to the east and the Neo-Babylonian Empire to the west . Both parts were subsumed into the Achaemenid Empire in 539 BC , and it has been argued that they constituted the satrapies of Media and Athura , respectively . In Herodotus ' account the Ninth Tributary District comprised `` Babylonia and the rest of Assyria '' , and excluded Eber-Nari . Despite a few rebellions , Assyria functioned as an important part of the Achaemenid Empire . The Assyrian people were given the right to govern themselves throughout Achaemenid rule , and the Assyrian ( Aramaic ) language was used diplomatically by the Persians . Known for their combat skills , Assyrian soldiers ( along with the Lydians ) constituted the main heavy infantry of the Achaemenid empire 's military . Due to the major destruction of Assyria during the fall of its empire , some early scholars described the area as an `` uninhabited wasteland . '' Other Assyriologists , however , such as John Curtis and Simo Parpola , have strongly disputed this claim , citing how Assyria would eventually become one of the wealthiest regions among the Achaemenid Empire . This wealth was due to the land 's great prosperity for agriculture that the Persians used effectively for almost 200 years . In contrast to the policy of the Assyrian Empire , the Achaemenid Persians did not intervene in the internal affairs of their ruling satrapies as long as they continued the flow of tribute and taxes back to Persia .",
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Sunny Leone hosts a reality show.
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"text": "Sunny Leone Karenjit Kaur Vohra ( born May 13 , 1981 ) , known by her stage name Sunny Leone ( pronounced -LSB- ˈsənē lēˈōn ' ē -RSB- ) , is an actress and model , currently active in Indian film industry . She is a former pornstar , She has an American citizenship . She has also used the stage name Karen Malhotra . She was named Penthouse Pet of the Year in 2003 , was a contract performer for Vivid Entertainment , and was named by Maxim as one of the 12 top porn stars in 2010 . She has played roles in independent mainstream events , films and television shows . Her first mainstream appearance was in 2005 , when she worked as a red carpet reporter for the MTV Video Music Awards on MTV India . In 2011 , she participated in the Indian reality television series Big Boss . She hosts the Indian reality show Splitsvilla . In 2012 she made her Bollywood debut in Pooja Bhatt 's erotic thriller Jism 2 ( 2012 ) and shifted her focus to mainstream acting which was followed up with Jackpot ( 2013 ) , Ragini MMS 2 ( 2014 ) and Ek Paheli Leela ( 2015 ) . Apart from her acting career she has been part of activism campaigns including the Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Half-Marathon to raise money for the American Cancer Society and has also posed for a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ( PETA ) ad campaign with a rescued dog , encouraging pet owners to have their cats and dogs spayed and neutered . Since 2011 , Leone has been married to Musician Daniel Weber .",
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"text": "MTV Roadies MTV Roadies is a youth-based popular reality television show on MTV India . The show first aired in 2003 . In the show , a group of contestants travel to different destinations and participate in various tasks that seemingly challenge their physical and mental strength . During the course of the journey , there are vote outs , vote ins , eliminations and game changing twists . Eventually the contestant who manages to survive vote outs and succeed in the final task is chosen as the winner . The show has enjoyed much success among the youth . When asked about the show , the executive producer said , `` Roadies has travel , adventure , drama , touch of voyeurism ... '' . Raghu Ram and Rajiv Laxman , the creators of Roadies left the show in 2014 . They told the media that they had done enough to popularise the show and wanted to give opportunities to the new generation to carry the show forward . The latest season titled Roadies Rising is currently underway .",
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"text": "Are You the One? Are You the One ? is an American reality television series on MTV . It follows 20 people who are living together in a tropical destination to find their perfect match . If the 10 men and 10 women are able to correctly choose all ten perfect matches in ten weeks , they will win $ 1 million to split among them . Each episode the cast will pair up with whoever they believe their perfect match is to compete in a challenge . The winners of the challenge will go on a date and have a chance to test their match in the truth booth . The cast members will choose one of the winning couples to go to the truth booth to determine if they are a perfect match or not . This is the only way to confirm matches . Each episode ends with a matching ceremony where the couples will be told how many perfect matches they have , but not which matches are correct . Eight of the couples are still together , including season 1 's Ethan Diamond and Amber Lee , who are married and welcomed a daughter soon after their time on the show . On March 22 , 2017 , a spin-off show titled Are You The One : Second Chances premiered . 10 perfect matches from previous seasons returned , and the guy/girl teams competed in a litany of games designed to test the strength of their bonds . Each week , the victors were rewarded with cash , and one perfect match were sent packing until the sole perfect match remained .",
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"text": "Sunny Day (song) `` Sunny Day '' is the ninth single released by the American synthpop band Book of Love . The song was released as the second single from the band 's third album , 1991 's Candy Carol . `` Sunny Day '' was written by band member Ted Ottaviano , who also sings the lead vocals on the track . It became the second Book of Love song to feature him on lead vocals . The single was featured in Jonathan Demme 's 1991 film , The Silence of the Lambs . In a strange twist of fate , band member Lauren Roselli was cast in the role of Stacy Hubka in the movie . The song was initially remixed by Ben Grosse and released as a CD promo single and cassette single . Shortly thereafter , the band themselves remixed the track , and this remix appeared on their following single `` Counting The Rosaries '' , the CD maxi-single edition of which also included the Ben Grosse remix . `` Sunny Day '' was reworked in 1993 for Ted Ottaviano 's post Book of Love project with Basil Lucas , Doubleplusgood . The 1993 version , found on Sire 's 1993 compilation , New Faces , features Lambert Moss on vocals and is more of a dance oriented track . In 2001 , `` Sunny Day '' was once again re-recorded as a new version , for the band 's best of compilation , I Touch Roses : The Best of Book of Love . The 2001 version of `` Sunny Day '' featured Lori Lindsay on guitar , who would later become the lead vocalist of The Myrmidons , Ted Ottaviano and Lauren Roselli 's band formed in the mid-2000s .",
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"text": "Rica, Famosa, Latina Rica , Famosa , Latina ( Rich , Famous , Latina ) is an Estrella TV reality series which was co-created by Lenard Liberman of Estrella TV , and by Joyce Giraud . The Spanish-language show was inspired by the Real Housewives franchise . Rica , Famosa , Latina premiered on September 16 , 2014 , and followed five financially successful Latina women in Los Angeles . Castmembers in the first season included Estela Mora , Rosie Rivera , Adriana Gallardo , Victoria Del Rosal and Elisa Beristain , the wife of Pepe Garza . The second season in 2015 , which premiered on Estrella TV on Monday , March 30 , 2015 . Elisa Beristain , Estela Mora , Rosie Rivera and Victoria del Rosal returned , with four new women joining . It has been reviewed in publications such as the Latin Times .",
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"text": "Survivor: South Pacific Survivor : South Pacific is the twenty-third season of the American CBS competitive reality television series Survivor . The season was filmed from May 30 through July 7 , 2011 and premiered on September 14 , 2011 . Applications were due in January 11 , 2011 , approximately 800 applicants visited in various states , from there 16 contestants were chosen as participants . The two original tribes were Savaii and Upolu ( both named from Savai'i and Upolu , two main islands of the independent nation of Samoa ) , and the merged tribe into Te Tuna ( given from a Samoan legend about the origins of the coconut tree ) . Samoa was not initially selected as a location for this season , as the show had already filmed two seasons ( Samoa and Heroes vs. Villains ) in the area . The production team withdrew from their original locale , Tonga , due to economic problems . The season was filmed in the vicinity of Upolu and it served as the location for the next season . Redemption Island , first introduced in the prior season , returned for this season . Sophie Clarke was named the winner in the final episode on December 18 , 2011 , defeating Benjamin `` Coach '' Wade and Albert Destrade in a 6 -- 3 -- 0 vote . Ozzy Lusth won $ 100,000 as the `` Sprint Player of the Season '' , winning this honor by the largest margin since the award 's inception in Survivor : China , and earning the fans ' vote over John Cochran . The complete season was released on DVD on September 8 , 2015 , via Amazon.com 's CreateSpace program .",
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"text": "Tough Love Couples Tough Love Couples is the third season of the American reality television series Tough Love , which first aired on VH1 . The show features six couples seeking relationship advice from the host and matchmaker , Steven Ward , and his mother JoAnn Ward , both of the Philadelphia based Master Matchmakers .",
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"text": "Shane Stanley Shane Stanley ( born June 15 , 1971 in Los Angeles ) is a multi-Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and founder of Visual Arts Entertainment , a film and television production company based in Los Angeles . Best known for executive producing Gridiron Gang starring Dwayne `` The Rock '' Johnson for Sony Pictures and directing Bret Michaels music videos supporting the hit show Rock of Love . Stanley , a four-time nominee , was the youngest to ever win a production Emmy Award , winning his first at sixteen and his second at nineteen for his work on The Desperate Passage Series . Stanley made his directorial debut helming his own screenplay A Sight for Sore Eyes which starred Academy Award nominee Gary Busey . Besides being honored with dozens of prestigious awards and film festival honors , the film was invited to screen at the Cannes Film Festival in 2005 and won Best Drama at the International Family Film Festival in 2006 . Also a commercial and music video director , Stanley 's most recognized work includes campaigns for Call of Duty 4 : Modern Warfare , Sony PlayStation , Morongo Casino , Resort & Spa , Kimberly-Clark , San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino as well as PSA 's for the American Diabetes Association . His most known music videos include StorySide : B 's `` Miracle '' and Bret Michaels 's Go That Far which reached # 1 and remained on the VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown for over three months . The video is ranked on the network 's list of 100 Best Music Videos . As of 2010 , five of Stanley 's music videos have been on the VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown , ( two simultaneously ) . Shane co-wrote Bret Michaels 's autobiography , `` Roses & Thorns '' for Simon & Schuster and most recently produced the late Zalman King 's , Pleasure or Pain which will release in 2014 . Pleasure or Pain would be Golden Globe Nominee , King 's final film before his passing in 2012 . In 2015 , Shane directed The Untold Story starring Barry Van Dyke , Nia Peeples , Jason Connery , and Ellen Greene a film he co-wrote with his father , Lee Stanley . This would be their first collaboration since Gridiron Gang in 2005 . Shane began 2016 helming Mistrust which he co-wrote with Tiffany Johnson . The film stars two-time Golden Globes winner , Jane Seymour ( actress ) , Parker Stevenson , Patrick Bristow , William Shockley ( actor ) , and Nia Peeples .",
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"text": "Gold Fever (TV series) Gold Fever is a documentary television series airing on The Outdoor Channel since 1996 . It is hosted by Tom Massie and features some of the best places where gold can be found . The program is sponsored by the Gold Prospectors Association of America , an organization dedicated to prospecting .",
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"text": "Sophie Clarke Sophie Georgina Clarke ( born July 10 , 1989 ) is a reality television personality known for competing in and winning Survivor : South Pacific .",
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"text": "Project Fame Project Fame was a pan-African version of the international talent/reality show Star Academy . Held in Johannesburg , South Africa from June to August 2004 , the show had 16 African contestants - 9 of which were South African - groomed for stardom , with the weakest being eliminated on a weekly basis ; the top three received record deals and the winner got a lot more prizes . The contestants were eliminated in the following way : the Board ( judges ) place four contestants on probation , the teachers save one , the other contestants save another and viewers save a third , thereby eliminating the last contestant . As the show progressed , the number of contestants placed on probation rose to five resulting in two contestants being eliminated . The last five remaining contestants ' fates were determined by viewers ' votes . An East African version ; Tusker Project Fame ( season 1 ) began on 1 October -- 17 December 2006 . It continues to run each year and the latest is Tusker Project Fame season 4 which ended on 6 December 2010 , and won by Ugandan Davis Hillary Ntare . The show can be described as Idols meets Big Brother Africa as the contestants ' daily activities were recorded 24 hours a day .",
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"text": "Geordie Shore Geordie Shore is a British reality television series broadcast on MTV . Based in Newcastle upon Tyne , it was first broadcast on 24 May 2011 , and is the British version of the American show Jersey Shore . `` Geordie '' is the regional nickname and dialect given to the people of the Tyneside area in north-east England , and is closely associated with the city of Newcastle and its environment where the show is set . Despite this , the show includes cast members from various parts of North East England as well as one from Italy .",
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"text": "Lions4Life Lions4Life is a monthly reality show produced by GreenSmile Productions . It debuted on SuperSport ( TV channel ) 1 on Thursday , 23 February 2012 at 19:30 for its first season , which ran for 11 episodes . Currently , Lions4Life is in its second season , which aired on 31 January 2013 .",
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"text": "The Catalina The Catalina is an American reality television series on The CW . The series debuted on May 29 , 2012 .",
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"text": "GangStarz GangStarz is a popular reality television show in Malaysia , Singapore , Philippines , Thailand and Indonesia . This show is broadcast in Malaysia on TV3 every Sunday at 9:00 pm .",
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"text": "I Can Do That (Philippine TV series) I Can Do That is a Filipino reality television entertainment competition program shown on ABS-CBN . The series is an adaptation of the Israeli show of the same name produced by Armoza Formats , where celebrity contestants will be challenged to showcase various entertainment acts within one week of practice . The show premiered on March 11 , 2017 , and is hosted by Robi Domingo and Alex Gonzaga .",
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"text": "¡Viva Hollywood! ¡ Viva Hollywood ! is a VH1 reality television program . Twelve Latino actors and Latina actresses compete for the role of `` America 's Numero Uno Telenovela Star '' . The winner will also receive a contract with Telemundo , the biggest telenovela production company in the United States .",
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"text": "Venus Nicolino Venus Nicolino , known on television as Dr. V , is an American media personality , author and doctor of clinical psychology . She is the host of Marriage Boot Camp : Reality Stars on We TV . Dr. V began hosting the show in its sixth season . She is also notable for appearing in a reality television series from Bravo titled L.A. Shrinks .",
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"text": "Tough Love Miami Tough Love : Miami ( season 4 ) is the fourth season of the American reality television series Tough Love , which first aired on VH1 . The show features eight women seeking relationship advice from the host and matchmaker , Steven Ward , and his mother JoAnn Ward , both of the Philadelphia based Master Matchmakers . This season , Tough Love takes place in Miami Beach , Florida .",
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"text": "SuperBand SuperBand is a spin-off of Project SuperStar , a popular singing talent-search competition in Singapore . Contestants are bands of 2 to 6 people . To mark the opening of the first season , a special SuperBand Big Jam where all the 18 bands made their debut at Suntec City 's Fountain of Wealth , and was aired as a special at 8:45 pm on April 9 , 2006 . After which , the show was broadcast at 7:30 pm on Monday starting from April 10 , 2006 for the first 4 episodes of Season 1 . Subsequent episodes were aired at 8:00 pm . The results show were aired ` live ' at 11:30 pm on MediaCorp Channel U. For Season 2 , all shows were on Monday at 8:00 pm from June 16 , 2008 with the results show delayed at 11:30 pm after an earlier recording at about 10:00 pm . An exception was on August 18 , 2008 , when the main show was aired at 7:00 pm due to the telecast of the National Day Rally 's English speech at 8:00 pm . The band with the lowest overall scores would be eliminated every week . The scores are determined by judges ' scores ( 50 % ) and by audience voting ( 50 % ) . The judges for Season 1 were Y.E.S. 93.3 FM DJ Dennis Chew , Producer Li Yi Wen , Billy Koh and Li Si Song . The hosts were Milk , Jeff Wang , Belinda Lee and SuperHost champion Charlyn Lin . In season 2 , the judges are Bao Xiao Song , Jiu Jian and Cavin Soh . The hosts were Dasmond Koh and Y.E.S. 93.3 FM -RSB- DJ Lin Peifen . Tang Ling Yi also served as host but only on the first episode of the results show , after she requested to venture in the entertainment industry outside of Singapore .",
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"text": "Reality Check (2013 TV series) Reality Check ( Chinese : 心路GPS ) is a Hong Kong television drama serial created by Lee Yim-fong and produced by TVB . It first premiered on Jade in Hong Kong on 18 February 2013 , airing to 20 episodes with two episodes back-to-back . The serial centers on the relationships between Summer ( Ruco Chan ) and his two mothers - his foster mother , Tsui ( Louise Lee ) and his estranged birth mother , Han ( Rebecca Chan ) .",
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A Song of Ice and Fire was written by J.K Rowling only.
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"text": "A Song of Ice and Fire A Song of Ice and Fire is a series of epic fantasy novels by the American novelist and screenwriter George R. R. Martin . He began the first volume of the series , A Game of Thrones , in 1991 and had it published in 1996 . Martin , who initially envisioned the series as a trilogy , has published five out of a planned seven volumes . The fifth and most recent volume of the series published in 2011 , A Dance with Dragons , took Martin five years to write . He is still writing the sixth novel , The Winds of Winter . A Song of Ice and Fire takes place on the fictional continents Westeros and Essos . The point of view of each chapter in the story is a limited perspective of a range of characters growing from nine , in the first novel , to thirty-one by the fifth . Three main stories interweave a dynastic war among several families for control of Westeros , the rising threat of the supernatural Others in the northernmost reaches of Westeros , and the ambition of Daenerys Targaryen , the deposed king 's exiled daughter , to assume the Iron Throne . Martin 's inspirations included the Wars of the Roses and the French historical novels The Accursed Kings by Maurice Druon . A Song of Ice and Fire received praise for its diverse portrayal of women and religion , as well as its realism . An assortment of disparate and subjective points of view confronts the reader , and the success or survival of point of view characters is never assured . Within the often morally ambiguous world of A Song of Ice and Fire , questions concerning loyalty , pride , human sexuality , piety , and the morality of violence frequently arise . As of April 2015 , the books have sold more than 60 million copies worldwide and , as of January 2017 , have been translated into 47 languages . The fourth and fifth volumes reached the top of The New York Times Best Seller lists upon their releases . Among the many derived works are several prequel novellas , a TV series , a comic book adaptation , and several card , board , and video games .",
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"text": "Tir na n-Og Award The Tir na n-Og Awards ( abbreviated TnaO ) are a set of annual children 's literary awards in Wales from 1976 . They are presented by the Welsh Books Council to the best books published during the preceding calendar year in each of three awards categories , one English-language and two Welsh-language . Their purpose is '' -LSB- to raise -RSB- the standard of children 's and young people 's books and to encourage the buying and reading of good books . '' There is no restriction to fiction or prose . Each prize is # 1,000 . The awards are named for Tír na nÓg , the `` Land of the Young '' , an otherworldly realm in Irish mythology . The English-language award honours one book with an `` authentic Welsh background '' whose original language is English . It is sponsored by the British Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals , Cymru Wales division ( CILIP/Wales ) , and presented at that association 's annual conference in May . The Welsh-language Primary Sector and Secondary Sector awards honour one book written for primary school children and one for secondary school children . They are presented at the annual Urdd National Eisteddfod , recently at the beginning of June or end of May . Since 2011 , the Welsh-language awards are co-sponsored by the Cardigan-based publisher Cymdeithas Lyfrau Ceredigion . Shortlists comprising three or four books in each awards category have been published by WBC at least from 2011 .",
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"text": "The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen is a story written by the English author J. R. R. Tolkien . It can be found in Appendix A of Tolkien 's most famous book , The Lord of the Rings . It takes place in the Third Age of the author 's fictional universe , Middle-earth . The tale tells the story of the love of the mortal Man Aragorn and the immortal Elf-maiden Arwen . In Tolkien 's fictional universe , the tale was written by Faramir and Éowyn 's grandson Barahir after Aragorn 's death . An abbreviated version of the tale was included in the copy of the Thain 's Book made by Findegil in . The tale tells of Aragorn 's first meeting with Arwen at Rivendell and of their later meeting in Lothlórien , where Arwen chose a mortal life and pledged her love to Aragorn . It also tells of Aragorn 's death in and of Arwen 's death a year later . The short version of `` The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen '' can be found in Appendix A of The Lord of the Rings .",
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"text": "The Secret of Platform 13 The Secret of Platform 13 is a children 's novel by Eva Ibbotson , and illustrated by Sue Porter , first published in 1994 . The book has gained extra significance as many readers find it similar to the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling , as the first book of that series , Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone was published in 1997 , three years after this book was published . ( They both mention a platform on Kings Cross Station , in London , that leads to a different world . ) As journalist Amanda Craig has written , `` Ibbotson would seem to have at least as good a case for claiming plagiarism as the American author currently suing J. K. Rowling , but unlike her , Ibbotson says she would ` like to shake her by the hand . I think we all borrow from each other as writers . ' ''",
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"text": "Alastair Swinnerton Alastair Swinnerton is a UK author and writer/producer known mostly for his involvement with Lego Bionicle , which he co-created with Bob Thompson and Martin Andersen of Lego and Christian Faber of Danish advertising agency Advance . However , he has been writing and creating animation since the late 1980s , and was the co-creator and co-writer of The Baskervilles , Alphanim 's 2000 26 half-hour cartoon series set in Hell , or a theme park based on Hell depending on which country it was viewed in . He has many other credits , including the 1998 series of The Wombles , and the second season of the Emmy-nominated Disney Channel/Dorling Kindersley series Amazing Animals . He has been associated with various companies , including Skryptonite , which he co-founded with producers Ken Anderson and Tony Barnes , and Corsham Entertainment , in which he was briefly partnered by Gary Kurtz , producer of Star Wars , and Richard Bazeley , a former Disney animator . In 2002 he went solo again , and was the writer , and co-director & co-producer with Neil Graham of London 's Zoo Films , of The Tale of Jack Frost , a half-hour CGI Christmas special based on the David Melling book that first aired on CBBC at Christmas 2004 and which was nominated for a BAFTA in 2005 . Since then he has written on numerous series , including Sabrina the Teenage Witch for Los Angeles-based Mike Young Productions , Jungle Book Series 2 for India 's DQ Entertainment , Dennis and Gnasher for Red Kite Animation and Wobblyland , created by Cat Little , and produced by Brown Bag Films and HiT Entertainment . He is still writing for other people , as well as developing his own series . On 31 August 2015 his first Young Adult fantasy novel will be released , ` The Multiverse of Max Tovey ' , about a troubled teenager who discovers to his delight and alarm that his troubles are nothing to do with him , and everything to do with being a Time Traveller .",
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"text": "The History of Middle-earth The History of Middle-earth is a 12-volume series of books published between 1983 and 1996 that collect and analyse material relating to the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien , compiled and edited by his son , Christopher Tolkien . The series shows the development over time of Tolkien 's conception of Middle-earth as a fictional place with its own peoples , languages , and history , from his earliest notions of a `` mythology for England '' through to the development of the stories that make up The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings . It is not a `` history of Middle-earth '' in the sense of being a chronicle of events in Middle-earth written from an in-universe perspective . In 2000 -- 01 , the twelve volumes were republished in three limited edition omnibus volumes . Non-deluxe editions of the three volumes were published in 2002 .",
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"text": "A Song of Stone A Song of Stone is a novel by Scottish writer Iain Banks , published in 1997 .",
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"text": "The Railway Series The Railway Series is a set of story books about a railway system located on the fictional Island of Sodor . There are 42 books in the series , the first being published in 1945 . Twenty-six were written by the Rev. Wilbert Awdry , up to 1972 . A further 16 were written by his son , Christopher Awdry ; 14 between 1983 and 1996 , and two more in 2007 and 2011 . Nearly all of The Railway Series stories were based upon real-life events . As a lifelong railway enthusiast , Awdry was keen that his stories should be as realistic as possible . The engine characters were almost all based upon real classes of locomotive , and some of the railways themselves were directly based upon real lines in the British Isles . Characters and stories from the books formed the basis of the children 's television series Thomas and Friends . Audio adaptations of The Railway Series have been recorded at various times under the title The Railway Stories .",
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"text": "Penguin Celebrations Penguin Celebrations was a book series released by Penguin Books in 2008 , Penguin re-released 36 modern popular works using Penguin 's distinctive late 1940s style , rebranded ` Penguin Celebrations ' . Following the 1940s style ; Green is for ` mystery ' , Orange for ` fantastic fiction ' , Pink for ` distant lands ' , Dark Blue for ` real lives ' and Purple for ` viewpoints ' . The ` Penguin Celebrations ' books are as follows : Fiction William Boyd - Any Human Heart Jonathan Coe - What a Carve Up ! Jonathan Safran Foer - Everything Is Illuminated Zoë Heller - Notes on a Scandal Nick Hornby - How to Be Good Marian Keyes - The Other Side of the Story Matthew Kneale - English Passengers Hari Kunzru - The Impressionist Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian Meg Rosoff - How I Live Now Ali Smith - The Accidental Zadie Smith - White Teeth Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction Pat Barker - Regeneration Non-fiction Noam Chomsky - Hegemony or Survival Niall Ferguson - Empire Robin Lane Fox - The Classical World Malcolm Gladwell - Blink Brian Greene - The Fabric of the Cosmos Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner - Freakonomics James Lovelock - The Revenge of Gaia Eric Schlosser - Fast Food Nation Crime Donna Tartt - The Secret History P. D. James - A Certain Justice John Mortimer - Rumpole and the Penge Bungalow Murders Alex Garland - The Beach Barbara Vine - The Chimney-sweeper 's Boy Travel and adventure Ryszard Kapuściński - The Shadow of the Sun Redmond O'Hanlon - Congo Journey Paul Theroux - Dark Star Safari Biography Charles Nicholl - Leonardo da Vinci : Flights of the Mind Claire Tomalin - Jane Austen : A Life Jeremy Paxman - The English Essays Alain de Botton - The Consolations of Philosophy Jeremy Clarkson - The World According to Clarkson Alistair Cooke - Letter from America",
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"text": "The History of The Lord of the Rings The History of The Lord of the Rings is a 4-volume work by Christopher Tolkien that documents the process of J. R. R. Tolkien 's writing of The Lord of the Rings . The History is also numbered as volumes 6 to 9 of The History of Middle-earth ( `` HoME '' , as below ) . Some information concerning the appendices and a soon-abandoned sequel to the novel can also be found in volume 12 , The Peoples of Middle-earth .",
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"text": "Layamon Layamon or Laghamon ( -LSB- ˈleɪəmən -RSB- -LSB- - enmˈlaɣamon -RSB- ) - spelled Laȝamon or Laȝamonn in his time , occasionally written Lawman - was a poet of the late 12th/early 13th century and author of the Brut , a notable work that was the first to present the legends of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in English poetry . J. R. R. Tolkien valued him as a transmitter of early English legends in a fashion comparable to the role played with respect to Icelandic legend by Snorri Sturluson .",
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"text": "Bookwriter The bookwriter is the member of a musical 's writing team who creates the book -- the musical 's plot , character development , and dramatic structure . Essentially , the bookwriter is the playwright of the musical . He or she works very closely in collaboration with the lyricist and composer to create an integrated piece of drama . There is a common misconception that the bookwriter merely writes the dialogue ; though the book does include the musical 's spoken text , it is much more than that , defining and organizing the dramatic action of the entire piece , including action that is musicalized by the songwriter ( s ) . Even `` sung-through , '' `` operatic , '' or `` through-composed '' musicals , where there is little , if any , spoken text , require as much contribution from a bookwriter as do musicals with extensive dialogue scenes . The bookwriter is often also the musical 's lyricist , composer , or director . Category : Occupations in music",
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"text": "Erica James Erica James ( née Sullivan ; born 1960 ) is a British writer of several romance novels . In 2006 , her novel Gardens of Delight won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award from the Romantic Novelists ' Association .",
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"text": "Kenneth Morris (author) Kenneth Vennor Morris ( 31 July 1879 -- 21 April 1937 ) , sometimes using the Welsh form of his name Cenydd Morus , was a Welsh author and theosophist . Born in South Wales , he moved to London with his family as a child , and was educated at Christ 's Hospital . In 1896 he lived in Dublin for a while , where he became friends with George William Russell . From 1908 to 1930 Morris lived in California as a member of staff of the Theosophical Society headquarters at Point Loma . The last seven years of his life were spent back in his native Wales , during which time he founded seven Welsh theosophical lodges . Morris was a friend of Talbot Mundy , and the two writers often commentated on each other 's work in The Theosophical Path magazine . In the verdict of Ursula K. Le Guin , Morris appears as one of the three master prose stylists of fantasy in the 20th century , together with E. R. Eddison and J. R. R. Tolkien .",
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"text": "Richard Dinnick Richard Dinnick ( born 22 January 1968 ) is a British screenwriter , novelist , and audio playwright . He is the winner of the 2012 BBC Writersroom opportunity to create a new show and to write for TV on the BBC and is now writing on the CBeebies TV shows Tree Fu Tom and Go Jetters - amongst others - as well as Mind Candy 's new Moshi Monsters TV show . He was one of six finalists in a recent BBC Academy opportunity to workshop a script for Waterloo Road . Dinnick is now Head Writer on the new Disney TV show Eena Meena Deeka and in-development action adventure show Captain Extraordinary . He was also a BAFTA Judge for Children 's Drama and produced a session for the 2014 Children 's Media Conference . He is developing several ideas for TV including a fantasy drama , Never After and a primetime crime drama , Murder of Crows , which is the first of its kind . Richard is currently in pre-production on new web series -- Light & Shadows -- with Capital City Entertainment as writer/producer . Dinnick is also developing a workplace drama , No Kidding , and an urban fantasy show , The Last Horseman . Dinnick has written prose , scripts and comics for many media properties including MGM 's Stargate and the BBC 's Doctor Who , as well as adapting the Sherlock Holmes stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle -- including The Hound of the Baskervilles -- for CD release . His first novel Alien Adventures was published by BBC Children 's Books in 2010 and he has since gone on to write books and short stories for Penguin UK , Titan Publishing , Black Library , Running Press and Snow Books . He has also written comic strips for IDW and BBC Magazines and his first original graphic novel is in the works . He is also often a guest at writing events ( including the London Screenwriters ' Festival ) and Doctor Who conventions ( such as Gallifrey One ) . His pre-school series Elf Stackers is in the commissioning process with the BBC . Dinnick is a member of the Writers Guild of Great Britain and the Royal Television Society and a Patron of the Children 's Media Foundation . His UK TV agent is Emily Smith at The Agency and his manager in the USA is Joe Riley .",
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"text": "The Notion Club Papers The Notion Club Papers is the title of an abandoned novel by J. R. R. Tolkien , written during 1945 and published posthumously in Sauron Defeated , the 9th volume of The History of Middle-earth . It is a space/time/dream travel story , written at the same time as The Lord of the Rings was being developed . The story itself revolves around the meetings of an Oxford arts discussion group called the Notion Club , a fictionalization of ( and a play on words on the name of ) Tolkien 's own such club , The Inklings . During these meetings , Alwin Arundel Lowdham discusses his lucid dreams about Númenor ; through these dreams , he `` discovers '' much about the Númenor story and the languages of Middle-earth ( notably Quenya , Sindarin , and Adûnaic -- the last being the sole source of most of the material on Adûnaic ) . While not finished , at the end of the given story it becomes clear Lowdham himself is a reincarnation of sorts of Elendil . ( Alwin is a modernization of the name Ælfwine , Old English for Elf-friend , or Elendil in Quenya . ) Other members of the Club also mention their vivid dreams of other times and places . Tolkien not only created fictional meetings for these papers but also created a fictional history for the manuscript of the papers . According to the papers , the meetings occurred in the 1980s ; they even mention events that occurred in the 1970s and 1980s . About one-quarter of the papers were found among sacks of waste paper in 2012 at Oxford by a Mr. Green . Mr. Green published a first edition containing excerpts from these papers , indicating that they were written during the 1980s by one of the participants . Two scholars read the first edition , asked to examine the manuscripts , and then submitted a full report . The `` Notes to the Second Edition '' mentions the contradictory evidence in dating the manuscripts , and an alternative date is presented : they may have been written in the 1940s . These papers , which make a number of comments on Lewis ' Space Trilogy , are similar to C. S. Lewis ' commentary to Tolkien 's poem The Lay of Leithian , in which Lewis created a fictional history of scholarship of the poem and even referred to other manuscript tradition to recommend changes to the poem . The Notion Club Papers may be seen as an attempt to re-write The Lost Road , published and discussed in The Lost Road and Other Writings , as being another attempt to tie the Númenórean legend in with a more modern tale . There is , however , no direct connection between the modern settings of the two stories within the fictional frame . Jane Stanford links The Notion Club Papers to The Johnson Club Papers in her biography of John O'Connor Power , That Irishman . The two books have a similar title page . The Johnson Club was a ` Public House School ' and met in taverns like the Inklings . The purpose was ` Fellowship and free Exchange of Mind . ' The two clubs presented papers ` which were read before the members and discussed ' . Samuel Johnson , like Tolkien , had a strong connection with Pembroke College , Oxford . Stanley Unwin , Tolkien 's publisher , was a nephew of Fisher Unwin , the founding member of The Johnson Club . According to Christopher Tolkien , had his father continued The Notion Club Papers , he would have linked the real world of Alwin Lowdham with his eponymous ancestor Ælfwine of England ( who compiled the Lost Tales ) and with Atlantis . One of the members of the Notion Club , one Michael George Ramer , combines lucid dreams with time-travel and experiences the tsunami that sank Númenor . He ca n't tell if its history , or fantasy , or something in between . The Notion Club Papers mentions a great storm occurring during 1987 in England , on 12 June . This can be seen as an odd coincidence , since the actual Great Storm of 1987 occurred in October of that year .",
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"text": "Christopher Tolkien Christopher John Reuel Tolkien ( born 21 November 1924 ) is the third son of the author J. R. R. Tolkien ( 1892 -- 1973 ) , and is best known as the editor of much of his father 's posthumously published work . He drew the original maps for his father 's The Lord of the Rings , which he signed C. J. R. T.",
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"text": "Fantasy Masterworks Fantasy Masterworks is a series of British paperbacks intended to comprise `` some of the greatest , most original , and most influential fantasy ever written '' , and claimed by its publisher Millennium ( an imprint of Victor Gollancz ) to be `` the books which , along with Tolkien , Peake and others , shaped modern fantasy . '' It has a companion series in the SF Masterworks line . A separate Future Classics line has also started featuring eight science fiction novels from the last few decades . The books were numbered only through No. 50 ; in the 2013 reboot of the series the books are unnumbered , have a uniform look , and feature introductions by well-known writers and critics .",
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"text": "Indian English literature Indian English Literature ( IEL ) refers to the body of work by writers in India who write in the English language and whose native or co-native language could be one of the numerous languages of India . Its early history began with the works of R. K. Narayan , Mulk Raj Anand and Raja Rao who contributed to Indian fiction in the 1930s . It is also associated with the works of members of the Indian diaspora , such as V. S. Naipaul , Kiran Desai , Jhumpa Lahiri , Kovid Gupta , Agha Shahid Ali , Rohinton Mistry and Salman Rushdie , who are of Indian descent . It is frequently referred to as Indo-Anglian literature . ( Indo-Anglian is a specific term in the sole context of writing that should not be confused with Anglo-Indian ) . As a category , this production comes in the broader realm of postcolonial literature -- the production from previously colonised countries such as India .",
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"text": "Book of Shadows A Book of Shadows is a book containing religious texts and instructions for magical rituals found within the Neopagan religion of Wicca.Throughout the centuries many practicing witches would account their knowledge in their Book Of Shadows , however once witches were threatened by the prospect of being executed many , wisely , stopped and destroyed their BoS in order to stay safe and alive . However there are still several books that have managed to survived through history . One famous Book of Shadows was created by the pioneering Wiccan Gerald Gardner sometime in the late 1940s or early 1950s , and which he utilised first in his Bricket Wood coven and then in other covens which he founded in following decades . The Book of Shadows is also used by other Wiccan traditions , such as Alexandrianism and Mohsianism , and with the rise of books teaching people how to begin following Wicca in the 1970s onward , the idea of the Book of Shadows was then further propagated amongst solitary practitioners unconnected to earlier traditions . Initially , when Wicca was still dominated by covens , `` only one copy -LSB- of the Book -RSB- existed for an entire coven , kept by the high priestess or high priest . That rule has proved unfeasible , and it is -LSB- now -RSB- commonplace for all Witches to have their own copies . '' In the various traditions that make up British Traditional Wicca , copies of the original Book composed by Gerald Gardner with the aid of his High Priestess Doreen Valiente , along with alterations and additions that have been made since then , is followed by adherents . They have tried to keep the contents of this Book a secret , although it has been published on a number of occasions by figures such as Charles Cardell , Lady Sheba , and Janet and Stewart Farrar . In other Wiccan traditions and amongst a number of solitary practitioners , alternate versions of the Book have been written that are independent of Gardner 's original . Numerous associations and traditions have since grown up around the Book of Shadows . Traditionally , `` a Witch 's book of shadows is destroyed upon death . '' The concept of the Book of Shadows has subsequently appeared in popular culture , for instance being utilised in the American television series Charmed and providing the title of films , musical albums and comics . However , in all these cases it was taken out of its original Wiccan context .",
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"text": "Harry Potter (character) Harry James Potter is the title character and protagonist of J. K. Rowling 's Harry Potter series . The majority of the books ' plot covers seven years in the life of the orphan Potter , who , on his eleventh birthday , learns he is a wizard . Thus , he attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to practise magic under the guidance of the kindly headmaster Albus Dumbledore and other school professors . Harry also discovers that he is already famous throughout the novel 's magical community , and that his fate is tied with that of Lord Voldemort , the internationally feared Dark Wizard and murderer of his parents , Lily and James .",
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"text": "Avatar (2009 film) Avatar ( marketed as James Cameron 's Avatar ) is a 2009 American epic science fiction film directed , written , produced , and co-edited by James Cameron , and starring Sam Worthington , Zoe Saldana , Stephen Lang , Michelle Rodriguez , and Sigourney Weaver . The film is set in the mid-22nd century , when humans are colonizing Pandora , a lush habitable moon of a gas giant in the Alpha Centauri star system , in order to mine the mineral unobtanium , a room-temperature superconductor . The expansion of the mining colony threatens the continued existence of a local tribe of Na ` vi -- a humanoid species indigenous to Pandora . The film 's title refers to a genetically engineered Na ` vi body with the mind of a remotely located human that is used to interact with the natives of Pandora . Development of Avatar began in 1994 , when Cameron wrote an 80-page treatment for the film . Filming was supposed to take place after the completion of Cameron 's 1997 film Titanic , for a planned release in 1999 , but according to Cameron , the necessary technology was not yet available to achieve his vision of the film . Work on the language of the film 's extraterrestrial beings began in 2005 , and Cameron began developing the screenplay and fictional universe in early 2006 . Avatar was officially budgeted at $ 237 million . Other estimates put the cost between $ 280 million and $ 310 million for production and at $ 150 million for promotion . The film made extensive use of new motion capture filming techniques , and was released for traditional viewing , 3D viewing ( using the RealD 3D , Dolby 3D , XpanD 3D , and IMAX 3D formats ) , and for `` 4D '' experiences in select South Korean theaters . The stereoscopic filmmaking was touted as a breakthrough in cinematic technology . Avatar premiered in London on , 2009 , and was internationally released on and in the United States and Canada on , to positive critical reviews , with critics highly praising its groundbreaking visual effects . During its theatrical run , the film broke several box office records and became the highest-grossing film of all time , as well as in the United States and Canada , surpassing Titanic , which had held those records for twelve years ( and was also directed by Cameron ) . It also became the first film to gross more than and the best-selling film of 2010 in the United States . Avatar was nominated for nine Academy Awards , including Best Picture and Best Director , and won three , for Best Art Direction , Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects . Following the film 's success , Cameron signed with 20th Century Fox to produce three sequels , making Avatar the first of a planned tetralogy . On April 14 , 2016 , Cameron confirmed that there were now plans for four sequels . Avatar 2 was scheduled for release in December 2018 before being delayed , with the sequels following in December 2020 , 2022 , and 2023 , respectively . The sequels are scheduled for release in 2020 , 2021 , 2024 and 2025 .",
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"text": "The Ugly Truth The Ugly Truth is a 2009 American romantic comedy film starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler . The film was released in North America on July 24 , 2009 by Columbia Pictures .",
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"text": "Avatar Records Avatar Records is an independent record label and management company founded by Larry Robinson with offices in Los Angeles and London , England . The company was founded in 1987 in the garage of his family home in South Los Angeles . Projects released on Avatar include The Oz Soundtrack , Planet Asia , Fear of a Black Hat Soundtrack , Bishop Don Magic Juan , the NVA Straight from the Crates compilation , the soundtrack to the television show Girlfriends , and others . Avatar has digitally distributed over three hundred record labels with songs by artists including Anya Marina , Metallica , Bruce Springsteen , Wu-Tang Clan , Mary J. Blige , Amy Winehouse , Erykah Badu , and others .",
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"text": "Iris the Movie Iris the Movie is a 2010 South Korean spy action film . As part of the first Korean production that shot a television drama and feature-length film simultaneously ( Kim Kyu-tae was in charge of the TV segments , and Yang Yun-ho in charge of the film segments ) , the TV series IRIS was a hit when it aired on KBS2 in 2009 , with ratings of 30 % . IRIS : The Movie is a feature-length edit of the 20 episodes , along with additional footage shot specifically for the theatrical version and a different ending . IRIS : The Movie premiered at the 34th Hong Kong International Film Festival on March 21 , 2010 . It did not receive a theatrical run in South Korea , but was instead released on November 22 , 2010 through IPTV , cable TV , satellite PPV , and Cine21 online portals . Due to Lee Byung-hun 's Japanese fanbase , distributor Kadokawa Pictures released the film theatrically in Japan on January 8 , 2011 , under the alternate title IRIS - The Last .",
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"text": "Pandoran biosphere The fictional Pandoran biosphere , from James Cameron 's Avatar , teems with a biodiversity of bioluminescent species ranging from hexapodal animals to other types of exotic fauna and flora . The Pandoran ecology forms a vast neural network spanning the entire lunar surface into which the Naʼvi and other creatures can connect . The strength of this collective consciousness is illustrated when the human invaders are defeated in battle by the Pandoran ecology , after the Naʼvi were nearly defeated . Cameron utilized a team of expert advisors in order to make the various examples of fauna and flora as scientifically feasible as possible .",
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"text": "Alien Love Triangle Alien Love Triangle is a 2008 comedy-science fiction short film directed by Danny Boyle . It was filmed in 1999 . The film was originally intended to be one of a trilogy of 30-minute short films shown together . However , the two other films , Mimic and Impostor , turned into full-length features and the project was cancelled . The film had its world premiere as part of the closing ceremony of the smallest theatre in the UK , La Charrette , on 23 February 2008 , an event organised by Mark Kermode of The Culture Show . Kenneth Branagh attended the screening . The film 's only other recorded screening was shortly after the premiere , at the Kenneth Branagh season at the National Media Museum , again with Branagh in attendance .",
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"text": "Animerama is a series of thematically-related adult anime feature films originally conceived and initiated by Osamu Tezuka and made at his Mushi Production animation studio from the late 1960s to early 1970s , perhaps intended as animated counterparts to the then-emergent pink films ( a direct connection being Shigemi Satoyoshi as the scenarist for Cleopatra ) . As well as the erotic themes , they are also defined by mixing more typical traditional animation with sequences of UPA and Yōji Kuri -- influenced experimental use of modern design , limited animation , and still paintings akin to Tezuka 's experimental short films and like those largely were all directed , sometimes sharing the billing with Tezuka , by Eiichi Yamamoto . The first , A Thousand & One Nights , was the first erotic animated feature film and , at 130 minutes , remains one of the longest ever animated films . The first two are also notable for having scores by famed composer and electronic rearranger Isao Tomita . The third , Belladonna , made without Tezuka 's direct involvement , is more serious than its predecessors and more avant-garde still , telling its story largely through pans over still , panoramic paintings with narration . The three films in the trilogy are : ( 1969 ) ( 1970 ) ( 1973 ) All three were released onto DVD-Video by the video division of Columbia Music Entertainment , both separately and as a box set , in 2004 in Japan and re-released in 2006 . A 1991 original video animation based on part of Ihara Saikaku 's The Life of an Amorous Man ( released on VHS in the United Kingdom and Ireland as The Sensualist ) made at Grouper Production is sometimes considered an unofficial successor to the trilogy , owing to the involvement of Yamamoto as screenwriter and its similarly both erotic and experimental imagery .",
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"text": "Unsimulated sex Unsimulated sex is the presentation in a film of sex scenes where the actors engage in an actual sex act , and are not just miming or simulating the actions . At one time in the United States such scenes were restricted by law and self-imposed industry standards such as the Motion Picture Production Code . Films showing explicit sexual activity were confined to privately distributed underground films , such as stag films or `` porn loops '' . Beginning in the late 1960s , most notably with Blue Movie by Andy Warhol , mainstream cinemas began pushing boundaries in terms of what was presented on screen . Although the vast majority of sexual situations depicted in mainstream cinema are simulated ( in early pornography , the main actors engaged in simulated sex , with inserts placed in the film ) , on rare occasions actors engage in real sex . The difference between these films and pornography is that , while such scenes might be considered erotic , the intent of these films is not solely pornographic . Notable examples include two of the eight Bedside-films and the six Zodiac-films from the 1970s , all of which were produced in Denmark and had many pornographic sex scenes , but were nevertheless considered mainstream films ( they all had mainstream casts and crews , and premiered in mainstream cinemas ) . The last of these films , Agent 69 Jensen i Skyttens tegn , was made in 1978 . From the end of the 1970s until the late 1990s it was rare to see hardcore scenes in mainstream cinema , but this changed with the success of Lars von Trier 's The Idiots ( 1998 ) , which heralded a wave of art-house films with explicit content , such as Romance ( 1999 ) , Baise-moi ( 2000 ) , Intimacy ( 2001 ) , Vincent Gallo 's The Brown Bunny ( 2003 ) , and Michael Winterbottom 's 9 Songs ( 2004 ) . Some simulated sex scenes are sufficiently realistic that critics mistakenly believe that they are real , such as the cunnilingus scene in the 2006 film Red Road .",
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"text": "Racebending __ NOTOC __ Racebending is a neologism used to describe a process where a character 's perceived race or ethnicity is changed in a narrative by an adapter as it is created in a new media form . The term was coined by one of the founders of the website Racebending.com , which was created to protest the casting of white actors in the 2010 film The Last Airbender , where the originating TV series Avatar : The Last Airbender featured characters of East Asian appearance . The term `` racebending '' was derived from Avatar characters ' ability to manipulate or `` bend '' the classical elements of water , earth , fire , and air . Assistant Professor Kristen J. Warner wrote that the term has `` many definitions and contexts '' , such as being the industrial practice of color-blind casting or writing fan fiction , the latter being `` when writers change the race and cultural specificity of central characters or pull a secondary character of color from the margins , transforming her into the central protagonist . '' In 2010 , Racebending.com and the Media Action Network for Asian Americans ( MANAA ) urged boycotts of The Last Airbender as well as Prince of Persia : The Sands of Time due to their practices of racebending . Prince of Persia was criticized for casting white actors for the principal cast instead of actors of Iranian or Middle Eastern descent . Fan activism over The Last Airbender led to the term becoming prevalent and becoming the name of the activist movement . Activists used the term interchangeably with `` whitewashing '' to describe white actors being cast as non-white characters in adaptations of media . Pastes Abbey White said in 2016 that the term was subsequently adopted to apply to actors of color being cast in traditionally white roles . White said , `` In the last several years , racebending has become a practice used more and more to help networks diversify their ensembles and capture a bigger audience . Not only has it resulted in more racial visibility on the small screen , but in a far more unexpected way , racebending can generate deeper and more significant depictions of characters . ''",
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"text": "Independencia (film) Independencia is a 2009 Filipino drama film directed by Raya Martin . Set in the Philippines during the start of the American Occupation in the early 1900s , the film revolves around three generations of a family who flees the impending conflict in the city and tries to survive in the jungle . The grainy , black and white quality , primitive editing techniques and painted backdrops evoke the mode of filmmaking pervasive during that era . It was the first Filipino film to be screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival when it was shown at the 2009 festival .",
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"text": "Avatar Airbender Avatar Airbender is an Intamin roller coaster themed after the TV series Avatar : The Last Airbender located at Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America in Bloomington , Minnesota . Avatar is a halfpipe roller coaster that goes up to 70 ft to the top and back tower while spinning the riders . It reaches the top of both spikes about twelve times during each ride . Located at the center of Nickelodeon Universe , it provides a focal point for the entire park .",
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"text": "Pandora (comics) Pandora is a fictional character created by William A. Christensen , Editor-in-Chief of Avatar Press comics .",
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"text": "Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life Pokémon : Arceus and the Jewel of Life , originally released in Japan as , is a 2009 Japanese anime film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama . It is the twelfth Pokémon film and the third in the Diamond & Pearl trilogy . This film so far has earned US$ 50.2 million in Japan , making it the highest grossing animated film of the year in that country , beating Evangelion : 2.0 You Can ( Not ) Advance and Detective Conan : The Raven Chaser . The English language dub was aired on November 6 , 2009 , in Australia , November 20 , 2009 , in the United States in theaters and on Cartoon Network , on May 28 , 2010 , in the United Kingdom on Disney XD UK and The Spanish language dub was aired on Spain April 4 , 2010 , on Disney XD and Latin America on November 21 , 2010 , on Cartoon Network . This marks the first time that a Pokémon feature film has made its U.S. debut in the same year as its original Japanese release before the Japanese DVD release on December 18 , 2009 . The theme song of the film is `` Kokoro no Antenna '' by Shoko Nakagawa . Cartoon Network ( Pakistan ) aired the movie in August 2011 . The movie 's fictitious setting is based on various locations in Greece , which the director and producers visited during August 2008 . Among the locations they visited and have been used as inspiration for the movie were the Acropolis , Mycenae , Delphi , Metéora . The DVD was released on Monday 28 November 2011 in the UK by Universal , as the third Pokémon DVD to come out in the UK since The Rise of Darkrai .",
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"text": "Redline (2009 film) is a 2009 science fiction auto racing anime film produced by Madhouse and released in Japan on October 9 , 2010 . The directorial debut feature of Takeshi Koike , it features the voices of Takuya Kimura , Yū Aoi and Tadanobu Asano , and an original story by Katsuhito Ishii , who also co-writes and sound directs . The film is set in the distant future , where a man known as JP takes on great risks for the chance of winning the titular underground race . After a total of seven years in production , Redline was intended to premiere at the 2009 Annecy International Animated Film Festival and follow Summer Wars , Mai Mai Miracle , and Yona Yona Penguin as the fourth and final feature film Madhouse planned to release between summer 2009 and spring 2010 . However , further delays resulted in the delay of its world premiere , pushed back a few months to August 14 , 2009 , at the Locarno International Film Festival and its Japanese release to fall 2010 .",
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"text": "Mahatma (film) Mahatma ( Telugu : మహాత్మా ) is a 2009 Telugu film written and directed by noted director Krishna Vamsi . This film stars Srikanth in the lead role . The film was to release on 2 October which is Gandhi Jayanti holiday but due to censoring issues , the film 's release was postponed a week for 9 October 2009 . The film was dubbed in Tamil as Puthiya Thalapathy . It is dubbed in Hindi as Ek Aur Mahanayak .",
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"text": "IMVU IMVU , Inc. , ( -LSB- ˈɪmvjuː -RSB- ) is an online metaverse and website . IMVU was founded in 2004 and was originally backed by venture investors Menlo Ventures , Allegis Capital , Bridgescale Partners and Best Buy Capital . IMVU members use 3D avatars to meet new people , chat , create , and play games . IMVU has over 3 million active users and currently has the largest virtual goods catalog of more than 30 million items . The business is located in Mountain View , California , and has 120 full-time employees . It is also known as one of the leading practitioners of the lean startup approach . The company name is neither an acronym nor an initialism . IMVU co-founder Eric Ries described the accidental process by which the company acquired its meaningless name , and stated `` It 's not an acronym ; it does n't stand for anything '' . IMVU contains its own economy with a currency system based on IMVU `` credits '' and `` promo credits '' . A third form of currency also exists for creators , known as `` developer tokens '' , which are earned when a user purchases an item with `` promo-credits '' . Credits can be purchased online using actual currency directly from IMVU . Credits may also be purchased on IMVU gift cards available from retail outlets such as department stores . Credits can be transferred back from IMVU to actual currency for developers accounts only . The credits are used by members to purchase virtual items like fashion pieces ( hair , clothes , skins , and accessories ) , pets , and 3D scenes such as homes , clubs and open landscapes . Furniture can also be purchased the same way and placed into unlocked rooms , but there are also rooms that have some furniture included in them as well as locked rooms that include furniture that can not be removed . Promotional credits , abbreviated to `` promo-credits '' , are a second form of currency distributed to members by IMVU and can be obtained by participating in various `` Partner '' promotions as well as a few activities the IMVU provides . With relation to a standard free or full member , promo-credits are similar to standard credits . A given number of credits equates , promo-credits can not be used to purchase items as gifts for other members and may not be traded back to an IMVU re-seller for actual currency . Promo-credits used to purchase a virtual product are exchanged into `` developer tokens '' , also known as `` dev tokens '' . The purchase transfers the promo-credits into developer tokens but nets a single developer token per purchase when promo-credits are used regardless of the price of the product purchased .",
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"text": "Cinema of India The cinema of India consists of films produced across India . Cinema as a medium has gained immense popularity in the country and as many as 1,600 films in various languages of India are produced annually . Indian films have also come to be followed throughout South Asia , the Greater Middle East , Southeast Asia and other countries . Dadasaheb Phalke is known as the `` father of Indian cinema '' . The Dadasaheb Phalke Award , for lifetime contribution to cinema , was instituted in his honour , by the Government of India in 1969 , and is the most prestigious and coveted award in Indian cinema . In the 20th century , Indian cinema , along with the Hollywood and Chinese film industries , became a global enterprise . As of 2013 , in terms of annual film output , India ranks first , followed by Nollywood , Hollywood and China . In 2012 , India produced 1,602 feature films . The Indian film industry reached overall revenues of $ 1.86 billion ( 93 billion ) in 2011 . This is projected to rise to $ 3 billion ( 200 billion ) in 2016 . In 2015 , India had a total box office gross of , the fourth largest in the world outside North America . Enhanced technology paved the way for upgrading from established cinematic norms of delivering product , altering the manner in which content reached the target audience . Biopics like Dangal and CGI-laden epics like Baahubali emerged as transnational blockbusters grossing over $ 200 million each in early 21st century . Indian cinema found markets in over 90 countries where films from India are screened . The Indian government extended film delegations to foreign countries such as the United States of America and Japan while the country 's Film Producers Guild sent similar missions through Europe . The provision of 100 % foreign direct investment has made the Indian film market attractive for foreign enterprises such as 20th Century Fox , Sony Pictures , Walt Disney Pictures and Warner Bros. . Indian enterprises such as AVM Productions , Prasad 's Group , Sun Pictures , PVP Cinemas , Zee , UTV , Suresh Productions , Eros Films , Ayngaran International , Pyramid Saimira , Aascar Films and Adlabs also participated in producing and distributing films . Tax incentives to multiplexes have aided the multiplex boom in India . By 2003 as many as 30 film production companies had been listed in the National Stock Exchange of India , making the commercial presence of the medium felt . The South Indian film industry defines the four film cultures of South India as a single entity . They are the Telugu , the Tamil , the Malayalam and the Kannada industries . Although developed independently over a long period , gross exchange of film performers and technicians as well as globalisation helped to shape this new identity . The Indian diaspora consists of millions of Indians overseas for which films are made available both through media such as DVDs and by screening of films in their country of residence wherever commercially feasible . These earnings , accounting for some 12 % of the revenue generated by a mainstream film , contribute substantially to the overall revenue of Indian cinema , the net worth of which was found to be 1.3 billion in 2000 . Music in Indian cinema is another substantial revenue generator with the music rights alone accounting for 4 -- 5 % of the net revenues generated by a film in India .",
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"text": "G-Force (film) G-Force is a 2009 American family comedy adventure film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films . Written by Cormac Wibberley and Marianne Wibberley and directed by Hoyt Yeatman , the film is the directorial debut of Hoyt Yeatman , whose earlier work includes contributions in the area of visual effects . It was released in the United States on July 24 , 2009 . G-Force is based on a story also by Hoyt Yeatman . The film was shown in competing 3-D technologies like Dolby 3D . This is also Jerry Bruckheimer 's first 3-D film . The movie stars Zach Galifianakis , Bill Nighy , and Will Arnett and it features the voices of Sam Rockwell , Tracy Morgan , Penélope Cruz , Nicolas Cage , Steve Buscemi , and Jon Favreau . The film received generally negative reviews , with critics praising its action , but criticizing its plot and character development and it earned $ 292.8 million on a $ 150 million budget .",
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"text": "Avatar: The Last Airbender (comics) The Avatar : The Last Airbender comics are a continuation of the original Nickelodeon animated television series , Avatar : The Last Airbender , created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko . There is also a continuation of The Legend of Korra in comic form .",
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"text": "Houston Film Critics Society Awards 2010 The 4th Houston Film Critics Society Awards were presented on December 18 , 2010 . These awards for `` extraordinary accomplishment in film '' are presented annually by the Houston Film Critics Society ( HFCS ) based in Houston , Texas . The organization , founded in 2007 , includes 22 film critics for print , radio , television , and internet publications in the greater Houston area . The awards are co-sponsored by the Houston Film Commission , Southwest Alternate Media Project , Women in Film and Television/Houston , WorldFest , and the Houston Cinema Arts Society . The nominations for the 2010 awards were announced on December 12 , 2010 . Eligible films do not need to have played or opened in a Houston film theater prior to the nomination deadline , merely made available to the HFCS membership at a screening or on DVD . Along with the 13 `` best of '' category awards , this year also saw the introduction of a new category for `` Worst Movies of the Year '' . The Social Network , True Grit , and 127 Hours each received six nominations , all including the Best Picture , Actor , Direction , and Original Score categories . The Social Network was the HFCS 's most awarded film of 2010 taking top honors in the Best Picture , Best Director ( David Fincher ) , Best Actor ( Jesse Eisenberg ) , and Best Screenplay ( Aaron Sorkin ) categories . Inception was the only other film to garner multiple awards , winning both the Best Original Score ( Hans Zimmer ) and Best Cinematography ( Wally Pfister ) prizes . The other acting awards went to Natalie Portman as Best Actress for Black Swan , Hailee Steinfeld as Best Supporting Actress for True Grit , and Christian Bale as Best Supporting Actor for The Fighter . The remaining film honors went to Toy Story 3 as Best Animated Film , Restrepo as Best Documentary , and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as Best Foreign Language Film . `` We Are Sex Bob-Omb '' by Beck from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World was named the Best Original Song . The HFCS 's first-ever award for `` Worst Picture '' was given to Jonah Hex starring Josh Brolin . In addition to the category awards , the HFCS presented their annual Lifetime Achievement Award to Sissy Spacek and its Humanitarian Award to George Clooney . Clooney was selected for `` selflessly using his celebrity for greater good '' . The HFCS award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinema awards were presented to Charles Dove , director of the Rice University Media Center , and Hector Luna , the founder and editor of C-47 Houston .",
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"text": "Black Clouds & Silver Linings Black Clouds & Silver Linings is the tenth studio album by American progressive metal/rock band Dream Theater , released on June 23 , 2009 through Roadrunner Records . It is the band 's last album to feature drummer and founding member Mike Portnoy before his departure on September 8 , 2010 . The album was recorded between October 2008 and March 2009 at Avatar Studios in New York City . It was produced by John Petrucci and Portnoy , and was engineered and mixed by Paul Northfield .",
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"text": "Barbara Bush Barbara Bush ( née Pierce ; born June 8 , 1925 ) is the wife of George H. W. Bush , the 41st President of the United States , and served as First Lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993 . She is the mother of George W. Bush , the 43rd President , and Jeb Bush , the 43rd Governor of Florida . She served as the Second Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989 . Barbara Pierce was born in Flushing , New York . She attended Milton Public School from 1931 to 1937 , and Rye Country Day School from 1937-1940 . She graduated from Ashley Hall School in Charleston , South Carolina . She met George Herbert Walker Bush at age 16 , and the two married in Rye , New York in 1945 , while he was on leave during his deployment as a Naval officer in World War II . While George was attending Yale University at age 22 , Barbara and George were living in New Haven , Connecticut and had their first son , George Walker Bush , on July 6 , 1946 . ( Thus , her first son , the eventual 43rd President of the United States , was the first Connecticut native to assume that office . George W. would eventually return to his hometown of New Haven in 1964 to attend Yale like his father did . ) They had six children together . The Bush family soon moved to Midland , Texas , where their second son , Jeb was born in , on February 11 , 1953 ; as George Bush entered political life , she raised their children . While First Lady of the United States , Barbara Bush worked to advance the cause of universal literacy , and founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy .",
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"text": "Kasumba Square Mall Kasumba Square Mall is located west of Kampala in Busega , Lubaga , Uganda , on the intersection of the Busega Roundabout and the Northern Bypass Highway , which was opened on October 1 , 2009 . Kasumba Eriabu founded the mall along with his family , who live in the diaspora and transformed a once swampy area into the first shopping mall in the area . Eriabu Kasumba was married to Margaret Lillan Kasumba and had nine children together . He was one of the first prominent businessmen to own a shop on Kampala Road and named it Kabale Busega Stores Ltd. . When he was president in the 1960s , the former president Yusuf Lule encouraged and supported Africans to join businesses to compete with the Asians . He died on October 5 , 2009 , a few days after witnessing the long awaited opening of Northern Bypass Highway , and was buried close to his mall .",
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"text": "Rwandan Civil War The Rwandan Civil War was a conflict in the African republic of Rwanda , between the Rwandan Armed Forces ( FAR ) and the rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front ( RPF ) . The war was fought in two phases . The first phase began on 1 October 1990 , with an RPF invasion of the north east of the country from Uganda . This phase ended on 4 August 1993 , with the signing of the Arusha Accords . The second phase took place following the assassination of President Juvénal Habyarimana on 6 April 1994 , and the outbreak of the Rwandan genocide . The RPF resumed fighting on 7 April , and the civil war ended with an RPF victory on 18 July 1994 . The war had its origins in the long-running dispute between the Hutu and Tutsi groups within the Rwandan population . The ancient Kingdom of Rwanda , ruled by Tutsi kings , began implementing increasingly anti-Hutu policies in the 19th century , a trend continued by European colonial authorities from 1895 . Both Germany and Belgium ruled through the kings and favoured the Tutsi . The Hutu population revolted in 1959 , with the support of Belgium , which had effected a sudden reversal of allegiance . Hutu activists burned Tutsi homes , killed those who fought back , and ultimately established an independent , Hutu-dominated state in 1962 . The revolution forced more than 100,000 Tutsi to seek refuge in neighbouring countries . These refugees lived in exile for several decades , agitating for a return to Rwanda , but were not capable of mounting a serious attack . Some refugees , including future RPF leaders Fred Rwigyema and Paul Kagame , fought in the Ugandan Bush War with Yoweri Museveni , becoming senior army officers in 1986 under Museveni 's presidency . Relations between the refugees and the Ugandans soured in the late 1980s with Rwigyema and Kagame demoted , but Hutu president Habyarimana refused to allow the return of refugees . This created a strong desire among refugees to return by force , so Rwigyema and Kagame used their military expertise to turn the RPF into an battle-ready army . The October 1990 invasion started well for the RPF , but suffered a reversal when Fred Rwigyema was killed in action on the second day . The FAR , assisted by troops sent from France , gained the upper hand and the RPF were largely defeated by the end of October . Paul Kagame took command of the demoralised RPF troops , withdrawing to the Virunga mountains for several months before restarting the war . The RPF began a classic hit-and-run style guerrilla war , which continued until mid-1992 with neither side able to gain the upper hand . The war led to a resurgence of violence against Tutsi in Rwanda , as well as the token introduction of multi-party politics . A series of escalating protests in mid-1992 forced Habyarimana to begin peace negotiations . This was a complex process involving his government , the RPF , the official opposition , and a group of Hutu hardliners . These hardliners opposed the peace process and disrupted the negotiations . They then initiated a massive wave of killings in early 1993 , prompting Paul Kagame to launch a fresh offensive and bring the RPF to the verge of taking the capital , Kigali . Kagame decided not to storm the capital , however , and the two sides returned to the negotiating table with the RPF enjoying a strengthened hand . An uneasy peace followed the signing of the Arusha Accords in August 1993 . RPF troops were deployed in Kigali and a peacekeeping force , the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda ( UNAMIR ) , was sent to the country . However , the hardliners were steadily gaining influence , and began planning the `` final solution '' to exterminate all Tutsi . The assassination of Habyarimana , whose plane was shot down as he returned from a regional summit in Tanzania , was the catalyst which began the genocide . Over the course of approximately 100 days , between 500,000 and 1,000,000 were killed , on the orders of the interim government led by Théoneste Bagosora . The RPF resumed the civil war once more , capturing territory slowly and methodically , encircling cities and cutting off supply routes . UNAMIR tried repeatedly to stop the fighting , but Kagame refused to negotiate unless the killings stopped . By mid-June , the RPF had surrounded Kigali and began fighting for the city itself , which they captured on 4 July . They then advanced northwest , forcing the interim government into Zaire and ending the genocide and the war . The victorious RPF assumed control of the country , with Paul Kagame as de facto leader . Kagame served as vice president from 1994 and as president from 2000 , winning presidential elections in 2003 and 2010 . The RPF began a programme of rebuilding the infrastructure and economy of the country , bringing genocide perpetrators to trial , and promoting reconciliation between Hutu and Tutsi . In 1996 , the RPF-led Rwandan government launched an offensive against refugee camps in Zaire , home to exiled leaders of the FAR and millions of Hutu refugees . This action started the First Congo War , which removed long-time dictator President Mobutu Sese Seko from power . As of 2017 , Kagame and the RPF remain the dominant political force in Rwanda .",
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"text": "George W. Bush George Walker Bush ( born July 6 , 1946 ) is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009 . He was also the 46th Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000 . After graduating from Yale University in 1968 and Harvard Business School in 1975 , he worked in the oil industry . Bush married Laura Welch in 1977 and ran unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives shortly thereafter . He later co-owned the Texas Rangers baseball team before defeating Ann Richards in the 1994 Texas gubernatorial election . Bush was elected president in 2000 after a close and controversial win over Democratic rival Al Gore , becoming the fourth president to be elected while receiving fewer popular votes than his opponent . From a prominent political family , he is the eldest son of Barbara and George H. W. Bush , the 41st President of the United States , making him only the second president to assume the nation 's highest office after his father , following the lead of John Quincy Adams . His brother , Jeb Bush , a former Governor of Florida , was a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in the 2016 presidential election . His paternal grandfather , Prescott Bush , was a United States Senator from Connecticut . The September 11 terrorist attacks occurred eight months into Bush 's first term as president . Bush responded with what became known as the Bush Doctrine : launching a `` War on Terror '' , an international military campaign that included the war in Afghanistan in 2001 and the Iraq War in 2003 . He also promoted policies on the economy , health care , education , Social Security reform , and amending the Constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage . He signed into law broad tax cuts , the Patriot Act , the No Child Left Behind Act , the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act , Medicare prescription drug benefits for seniors , and funding for the AIDS relief program known as PEPFAR . His tenure included national debates on immigration , Social Security , electronic surveillance , and torture . In the 2004 Presidential race , Bush defeated Democratic Senator John Kerry in another relatively close election . After his re-election , Bush received increasingly heated criticism from across the political spectrum for his handling of the Iraq War , Hurricane Katrina , and other challenges . Amid this criticism , the Democratic Party regained control of Congress in the 2006 elections . In December 2007 , the United States entered its longest post-World War II recession , often referred to as the `` Great Recession '' , prompting the Bush administration to obtain congressional passage of multiple economic programs intended to preserve the country 's financial system . Nationally , Bush was both one of the most popular and unpopular presidents in history , having received the highest recorded presidential approval ratings in the wake of the September 11 attacks , as well as one of the lowest approval ratings during the 2008 financial crisis . Bush left office in 2009 , returning to Texas where he purchased a home in Crawford . He wrote a memoir , Decision Points . His presidential library was opened in 2013 . His presidency has been ranked among the worst in historians ' polls published in the late 2000s and 2010s .",
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"text": "Postage stamps and postal history of Uganda This is a survey of the postage stamps and postal history of Uganda . Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa . It is bordered on the east by Kenya , on the north by South Sudan , on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo , on the southwest by Rwanda , and on the south by Tanzania . The southern part of the country includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria , which is also bordered by Kenya and Tanzania .",
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"text": "Barbara Roberts Barbara Kay Roberts ( born December 21 , 1936 ) is an American politician from the state of Oregon . A native of the state , she served as the 34th Governor of Oregon from 1991 to 1995 . She was the first woman to serve as Oregon governor , and the only woman elected to that office until 2016 . A Democrat , Roberts was also the first woman to serve as majority leader in the Oregon House of Representatives . She also won two terms as Oregon Secretary of State , and served in local and county government in Portland . Roberts was married to Oregon state Sen. Frank L. Roberts from 1974 until his death in 1993 . From February 2011 until January 2013 , she served on the council of Metro , the regional government in the Portland metropolitan area .",
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"text": "Sugar production in Uganda Uganda is the largest producer of granular brown sugar in the East African Community , accounting for about 500,000 metric tonnes annually as of May 2017 . Following a drought that adversely affected the water levels of Lake Victoria , which ended around 2011 or 2012 , two misconceptions arose in Kenya 's political and industrial circles : ( a ) Uganda was incapable of growing enough raw cane for domestic consumption ; and ( b ) any claim by Uganda that it had a sugar surplus was based on the fact that Brazilian sugar barons were dumping sugar on the Ugandan ( and Kenyan ) markets . A more reasoned approach , by both governments , allowed the development of a verifiable , inter-government , database showing production , consumption and export data for Uganda , since 2013 .",
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"text": "Zambia Zambia ( -LSB- ˈzæmbiə -RSB- ) , officially the Republic of Zambia , is a landlocked country in Southern Africa , neighbouring the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north , Tanzania to the north-east , Malawi to the east , Mozambique , Zimbabwe , Botswana and Namibia to the south , and Angola to the west . The capital city is Lusaka , in the south-central part of Zambia . The population is concentrated mainly around Lusaka in the south and the Copperbelt Province to the northwest , the core economic hubs of the country . Originally inhabited by Khoisan peoples , the region was affected by the Bantu expansion of the thirteenth century . After visits by European explorers in the eighteenth century , Zambia became the British protectorate of Northern Rhodesia towards the end of the nineteenth century . For most of the colonial period , Zambia was governed by an administration appointed from London with the advice of the British South Africa Company . On 24 October 1964 , Zambia became independent of the United Kingdom and prime minister Kenneth Kaunda became the inaugural president . Kaunda 's socialist United National Independence Party ( UNIP ) maintained power from 1964 until 1991 . Kaunda played a key role in regional diplomacy , cooperating closely with the United States in search of solutions to conflicts in Rhodesia ( Zimbabwe ) , Angola , and Namibia . From 1972 to 1991 Zambia was a one-party state with the UNIP as the sole legal political party under the motto `` One Zambia , One Nation '' . Kaunda was succeeded by Frederick Chiluba of the social-democratic Movement for Multi-Party Democracy in 1991 , beginning a period of social-economic growth and government decentralisation . Levy Mwanawasa , Chiluba 's chosen successor , presided over Zambia from January 2002 until his death in August 2008 , and is credited with campaigns to reduce corruption and increase the standard of living . After Mwanawasa 's death , Rupiah Banda presided as Acting President before being elected President in 2008 . Holding office for only three years , Banda stepped down after his defeat in the 2011 elections by Patriotic Front party leader Michael Sata . Sata died on 28 October 2014 , the second Zambian president to die in office . Guy Scott served briefly as interim president until new elections were held on 20 January 2015 , in which Edgar Lungu was elected as the sixth President . In 2010 , the World Bank named Zambia one of the world 's fastest economically reformed countries . The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa ( COMESA ) is headquartered in Lusaka .",
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"text": "James Wapakhabulo James Francis Wambogo Wapakhabulo ( 23 March 1945 -- 27 March 2004 ) was a Ugandan politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda from 2001 to 2004 .",
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"text": "Barbara Marianowska Barbara Marianowska ( May 29 , 1947 -- February 9 , 2012 ) was a Polish politician . Barbara Marianowska was born in 1947 in Diddington Resettlement Camp , England . Her parents were soldiers in the Polish Armed Forces in the east . After her arrival in Poland , she lived in Tarnow , Karwodrza and Tuchow . She then moved to Kraków where she completed her secondary education . She holds a master 's degree in economics , which she completed at the Academy of Economics in Kraków . Marianowska is married with two sons . In 1980 , she became a member of NSZZ Solidarity . During the Cold War , she worked for the underground weekly publication `` Lesser Poland '' in Kraków . Between 1992 and 1994 she was NSZZ 's Treasury leader . She has also worked at the highest level in the Treasury at the Chambers of Commerce in Kraków . Marianowska possesses the best of qualifications and is a proficient manager . She is an experienced financial advisor in Cracow as well as an active member of three committees : the National Chamber of Commerce , the Association of Polish Accountants , and the Institute of Public Safety She was elected to the Sejm on September 25 , 2005 , getting 12,498 votes in 15 Tarnów district , candidating from the Law and Justice list . She was also a member of Sejm 2001-2005 . She died in Tarnów , aged 64 .",
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"text": "Malawian general election, 1994 General elections were held in Malawi on 17 May 1994 . Following the restoration of democracy the previous year , they were the first multi-party elections in the country since prior to independence in 1964 . The elections for President and the National Assembly were both won by the United Democratic Front ( UDF ) , ending the 30-year rule of the Malawi Congress Party ( MCP ) . Former President-for-life Hastings Banda , in power since independence , was defeated in the one-round presidential election by the UDF 's Bakili Muluzi .",
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"text": "Uganda–Tanzania War The Uganda -- Tanzania war ( usually referred to in Uganda as the Liberation War ) was fought between Uganda and Tanzania in 1978 -- 1979 , and led to the overthrow of Idi Amin 's regime . Idi Amin 's forces included thousands of troops sent by Libya , and some Palestinian support .",
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"text": "Barbara Franklin Barbara Hackman Franklin ( born March 19 , 1940 ) is an American government official , corporate director , and business executive . She served as the 29th U.S. Secretary of Commerce from 1992-1993 to President George H.W. Bush , during which she led a Presidential mission to China . Prior to her Cabinet position , Franklin served in the presidential administrations of Richard Nixon , Gerald Ford , Jimmy Carter , and Ronald Reagan . She was one of the original Commissioners and first Vice Chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission . In 2006 , she received the Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service . Franklin has served on the board of directors of 18 companies , including Dow Chemical , Aetna Inc. , Westinghouse , and Nordstrom . Directorship Magazine and the American Management Association named her one of the most influential people in corporate governance , and in 2014 she was inducted into the Directorship 100 Hall of Fame . She is currently the President and CEO of Barbara Franklin Enterprises , a private international consulting firm . Franklin was one of the first women graduates of the Harvard Business School . She is married to Wallace Barnes , retired chairman and CEO of Barnes Group , Inc. .",
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"text": "Kibuli Kibuli is a hill in the center of Kampala , the capital and largest city in Uganda . The name also applies to the commercial and residential neighborhoods on that hill .",
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"text": "Malawi (Commonwealth realm) Malawi was a predecessor to the modern-day Republic of Malawi . It existed between 1964 and 1966 . When British rule ended in 1964 , by the Malawi Independence Act 1964 , the Nyasaland Protectorate , formerly a constituent of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland , became an independent Commonwealth realm . The British monarch was head of state . Malawi shared the sovereign , Queen Elizabeth II , with the other Commonwealth realms . The monarch 's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Malawi , Sir Glyn Smallwood Jones ( 6 July 1964 -- 6 July 1966 ) . The royal succession was governed by the same rules as the succession to the British throne . Elizabeth II did not reside in or visit Malawi in the 1960s but she did visit in 1979 ( 22 -- 25 July ) as Head of the Commonwealth . Hastings Banda held office as prime minister ( and head of government ) of Malawi during this period . Following the abolition of the monarchy , the Republic of Malawi came into existence on 6 July 1966 and Banda became the first President of Malawi .",
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"text": "Vice President of Uganda The Vice President of Uganda is the second-highest executive official in the Ugandan government .",
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"text": "Sumbawanga Sumbawanga is a city located in western Tanzania . It is the capital of Rukwa Region . The regional population is approximately 150,000 based on a 2002 census . Sumbawanga lies in the territory of the Wafipa Fipa tribe and so many people speak Kifipa , as well as Kiswahili , the most widely used language of Tanzania . The name of the town literally translates as `` throw away your witchcraft '' , thought to be a warning from local spiritual `` healers '' to any bringing in superstitions and practices relating to spiritual healers from other areas ; there are still some healers who practice both in town and in the surrounding smaller villages on the plateau . The town has the largest hospital in the region , Rukwa General Hospital , which is government funded , as well as the smaller Dr. Atiman Hospital administrated and run by the Catholic Diocese of Sumbawanga . The town acts as a supply and commercial center for the Rukwa Region and some governmental agencies are to be found there , notably the transport department for the region . Sumbawanga has both Libori and Moravian conference centres . A modest-size market is in the town centre where local produce may be found . This includes maize , rice , fruit , poultry and fish ( from Lake Tanganyika and Lake Rukwa ) . Many imported plastic goods and electronics are available as well as bicycles and spares . Although there are several fuel outlets , supply can be quite erratic because of the difficulties of transport from the coast . The local economy is largely dependent on agriculture and small locally owned businesses . There is very limited industry or production in the town . Significant improvement could be expected if the road to Mbeya was sealed to enable reliable all-weather access year round . This road , and its continuation north to Mpanda and Tabora or Kigoma , can become impassable at the height of the wet season ( Feb-Mar ) . The Tanzanian government does have contracts in place for upgrading large sections of these roads . The town can be reached by flights operated by Auric Air or by bus from Mbeya which lies to the south with train links to the town of Kapiri Mposhi in Zambia , to Dar es Salaam . Rail is also available through Tabora from Mpanda in the north . Mpanda also has an airport with a 2km sealed runway . Sumbawanga has many schools and colleges , including Chem Chem Secondary School , Sumbawanga Secondary School , St. Aggrey Chanji High School , Mazwi Secondary School , St. Aggrey Teaching College , Musoma Utalii College , and Chem Chem Teaching College .",
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"text": "Benjamin Mwila Benjamin Yoram Mwila ( September 17 , 1943 -- August 17 , 2013 ) , often known as BY , was a Zambian politician and businessman . Mwila was a prominent leader and co-founder of the Zambia Republican Party . He served as an MP for Luanshya in the National Assembly . Mwila held several cabinet portfolios within the cabinet of President Frederick Chiluba during the 1990s , including Minister of Defense from 1991 to 1997 .",
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"text": "Festo Kivengere Bishop Festo Kivengere ( 1919 -- 1988 ) was a Ugandan Anglican-Christian leader referred to by many as `` the Billy Graham of Africa '' . ( See endnote 4 . ) He played a huge role in a Christian revival in southwestern Uganda , but had to flee in 1973 to neighboring Kenya in fear for his life after speaking out against Idi Amin 's tyrannical behavior . Kivengere had been made bishop of Kigezi and was among several bishops summoned to Amin 's quarters . Angry mobs called for their deaths . Eventually , all were permitted to leave but one , the archbishop , Janani Luwum . The others waited for Luwum to join them but he never came out . The next day the government announced that Luwum had died in an automobile accident . Four days later , despite government threats , 45,000 Ugandans gathered in the Anglican cathedral in Kampala for a memorial service honoring their fallen leader . Kivengere did not attend the service . Urged to flee by friends who said , `` One dead bishop is enough , '' he and his wife that night drove as far as their vehicle could take them and with the help of local church people in the hills they walked until the next morning brought them to safety across the border in Rwanda . He later authored the book I Love Idi Amin to emphasize the qualities of forgiveness for those who wronged you and love of those who persecute you . Kivengere stated , `` On the cross , Jesus said , ` Father , forgive them , because they know not what they do . ' As evil as Idi Amin is , how can I do less toward him ? '' A second article about Kivengere is found in the same online dictionary . Bishop Festo was one of the main speakers at an event called `` Eurofest ' 75 '' held at the 1958 World Fair site in Brussels , Belgium . He spoke alongside Argentinian evangelist Luis Palau and Dr Billy Graham . He returned to Uganda after Amin 's downfall to continue an active ministry until his death by leukemia in 1988 . Kivengere was known as a great storyteller and often thrilled his own and other 's children with his storytelling skills . A favorite story of his : `` One day a little girl sat watching her mother working in the kitchen . She asked her mummy , ` What does God do all day long ? ' For a while the mother was stumped , but then she said , ` Darling , I 'll tell you what God does all day long . He spends his whole day mending broken things . ' ''",
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"text": "Pumla Kisosonkole Pumla Ellen Ngozwana Kisosonkole ( 1911 -- 1997 ) was a Ugandan politician and activist in women 's organizations .",
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"text": "Joseph Sebarenzi Joseph Sebarenzi , PhD . is the former President of the Parliament of Rwanda ( 1997 -- 2000 ) . He was born in Rwanda in 1963 during the civil war between the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups . Before his election to the Rwandan Parliament , Sebarenzi worked as an executive for national and international nonprofit organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo , Burundi and Rwanda . During the Rwandan Genocide in 1994 , Joseph lost his parents and many family members . The tragedies his country endured contribute to his being an advocate for peace and reconciliation . In 2000 , he resigned Parliament and fled Rwanda because he feared assassination . He had emerged as an independent politician who denounced abuses and enhancing the independence and role of the Parliament , particularly with regard to oversight of government action . This commitment to good government won him approval among ordinary people , Hutu as well as Tutsi . He fled to the United States where he has taught the Conflict Transformation Across Cultures ( CONTACT ) program at the SIT Graduate Institute since 2003 . Sebarenzi earned his doctorate in International Human Rights Law from the National University of Ireland in Europe , a master 's degree in International and Intercultural Management from SIT Graduate Institute in the United States , and a bachelor 's degree in Sociology from the University of Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo . He holds an Honorary Doctorate in Law from Marlboro College in the United States . Sebarenzi 's memoir God Sleeps in Rwanda : A Journey of Transformation was published in New York in 2009 by Simon & Schuster . The memoir combines recollections of his survival of civil wars and genocide in Rwanda , his professional career including his years in politics , and insights about conflict prevention and reconciliation . In 1989 , he married Liberata Kayitasire with whom he has two sons ( Respect and Pacifique ) and three daughters ( Esther , Nicole , and Sandrine ) . Through his public speaking and involvement in peacebuilding activities , Sebarenzi uses his experience in resisting revenge and embracing forgiveness to inspire others . He speaks about reconciliation , forgiveness , and conflict resolution at colleges , universities , high schools , and events in the United States and Canada . He is fluent in French , English , Kinyarwandan , and Swahili .",
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Kate Beckinsale was not a student in 1993.
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"text": "Kate Beckinsale Kathrin Romary Beckinsale ( born 26 July 1973 ) is an English actress . After some minor television roles , she made her film debut in Much Ado About Nothing ( 1993 ) while still a student at the University of Oxford . She then appeared in British costume dramas such as Prince of Jutland ( 1994 ) , Cold Comfort Farm ( 1995 ) , Emma ( 1996 ) , and The Golden Bowl ( 2000 ) , in addition to various stage and radio productions . She began to seek film work in the United States in the late 1990s and , after appearing in small-scale dramas The Last Days of Disco ( 1998 ) and Brokedown Palace ( 1999 ) , she had starring roles in the war drama Pearl Harbor and the romantic comedy Serendipity . She followed those with appearances in The Aviator ( 2004 ) and Click ( 2006 ) . Since being cast as Selene in the Underworld film series ( 2003-present ) , Beckinsale has become known primarily for her work in action films , including Van Helsing ( 2004 ) , Whiteout ( 2009 ) , Contraband ( 2012 ) , and Total Recall ( 2012 ) . She also continues to make appearances in smaller dramatic projects such as Snow Angels ( 2007 ) , Nothing but the Truth ( 2008 ) , and Everybody 's Fine ( 2009 ) . In 2016 , she appeared in Whit Stillman 's Jane Austen comedy Love & Friendship .",
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"text": "Beck – De gesloten kamer Beck -- De gesloten kamer ( `` Beck - the closed room '' ) is a Dutch 1993 police film about Martin Beck , directed by Jacob Bijl .",
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"text": "Beck's Futures Beck 's Futures was a British art prize founded by London 's Institute of Contemporary Arts and sponsored by Beck 's beer given to contemporary artists . Prior to the establishment of the prize in 2000 , Beck 's had sponsored several exhibitions of contemporary art in Britain by providing free beer . Together with Artangel , they had also commissioned a number of works by artists , including Rachel Whiteread 's House and Water Tower and pieces by Douglas Gordon and Tony Oursler . Although it does not receive as much publicity as the Turner Prize , the prize fund is larger - in 2003 , it was # 65,000 to the Turner Prize 's # 20,000 . Of this , # 20,000 went to the winner , who also took a share of the # 40,000 divided between all the shortlisted artists . The remaining # 5,000 was allocated to the Student Prize for Film and Video , with # 2,000 of that going to the winner . For the first three years of the prize a call for nominations was made to curators and critics around the UK . This proved controversial as unlike the Turner Prize artists knew they had been nominated even if they did not make the final shortlist . The open call was replaced with an anonymous nominations panel .",
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"text": "Country Teachers Country Teachers is a 1993 Chinese drama film directed by He Qun . The film was selected as the Chinese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 66th Academy Awards , but was not accepted as a nominee .",
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"text": "University House, University of Birmingham Originally a hall of residence at the University of Birmingham , University House became the home for the university 's business school in 2004 after having been extensively refurbished and extended to provide teaching and research facilities . It is located in grounds in the conservation area of Edgbaston , Birmingham . The name ` University House ' was originally given to a building on Hagley Road in 1908 . The present building was constructed in 1912 as a residence for female students at the university . In 1964 , the hall became one of the UK 's first mixed-sex university residences . It remained so until its closure as a residence in July 2002 .",
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"text": "Tokyo Seitoku University is a private university in Kita , Tokyo , Japan , established in 1993 .",
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"text": "Inchbald School of Design The Inchbald School of Design was founded in 1960 by Jacqueline Duncan ( then Jacqueline Inchbald , married to and working with designer Michael Inchbald ) , in the family home at 10 Milner Street . The impetus for this project arose as a result of a London visit by a group of American designers under the aegis of the American Institute of Designers ( AID ) on their way to Venice . Prominent among them was renowned New York designer William Pahlmann , who expressed surprise that England did not have either a formalised professional body or any specific educational centre for interior design training . Jacqueline researched the possibility of a school and this coincided with a burgeoning interest in interiors in the climate of resuscitation in the post war years . This interest was fostered by the media in the form of domestic magazines , images from abroad particularly America and the founding of the English House & Garden magazine under the editorship of Anthony Hunt . The school started as a Ten Week Course , programmed to answer the demand for more and practical information about the design and decoration of the domestic interior . Within ten years the school premises were moved to a large house on the Belgravia Estate , No 7 Eaton Gate , and the programmes now included a more professionally orientated Year Course in Interior Design . As a result of this more structured approach Inchbald students became much in demand in the profession and famous graduates like Nina Campbell , Stephen Ryan , Kelly Hoppen and Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill all started their careers at Inchbald . In 1974 Jacqueline Inchbald started the Garden Design School , a new concept developed to train professional Garden Designers interested in private clients , to compliment the skills of the Landscape Designers in a market section which had been largely confined to hobbyists . Alumni include Luciano Giubellei , Phillip Nixon , Marcus Barnett , all of them Gold medallists at Chelsea . These two Faculties were then the only specialist centres outside America , in itself an interesting point since it could be said that it was the Americans who created a demand on a broad scale for the best available in Interior design ; and it was the American concept of contemporary lifestyle which prompted the notion that the small garden should be prioritised as an important facility in exactly the same way as the Interior of the house . In 1999 , after nearly forty outstandingly successful years during which Inchbald established an international reputation , the School was validated by the University of Wales . The present curriculum includes Architectural Interior Design , Interior Decoration and Garden Design . '' , 2007 saw the introduction of Inchbald Online ; at the present time the entire curriculum , from master 's degrees to Short Courses is available Online and students have been drawn from across the world to study programmes of varying length at what has become one of the best known international schools specializing in all aspects of Interior Design and Decoration , and Garden Design .",
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"text": "Open Fire (British film) Open Fire is a 1994 British television film made for ITV which debuted on that channel on 12 November 1994 . The film was written and directed by Paul Greengrass and concerns the 1982/83 police manhunt for David Martin , who escaped from custody following his arrest for shooting a police officer . It starred Rupert Graves as Martin , as well as Douglas Hodge and Kate Hardie .",
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"text": "British Shakespeare Association The British Shakespeare Association is a professional association of teachers , researchers , theatre practitioners , community workers and other professions who work with the plays of William Shakespeare . Since its foundation in 2002 the BSA has run six international conferences : at De Montfort University , Leicester , at Newcastle University , at the University of Warwick , at King 's College London , at Lancaster University and at the University of Stirling . The BSA 's patron is Dame Judi Dench . The British Shakespeare Association has its own journal , Shakespeare , which is published four times a year online and once a year in print .",
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"text": "The Secret Garden (1993 film) The Secret Garden is a 1993 British drama fantasy film directed by Agnieszka Holland and starring Kate Maberly , Heydon Prowse , Andrew Knott , John Lynch and Maggie Smith . It was written by Caroline Thompson and based on the novel of the same name by Frances Hodgson Burnett . There are two previous film adaptations : a 1949 US drama film ; and the screen adaptation as a silent version filmed in 1919 , which starred Lila Lee and Spottiswoode Aitken .",
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"text": "Radcliffe Square Radcliffe Square is a square in central Oxford , England . It is surrounded by historic Oxford University and college buildings . The square is cobbled , laid to grass surrounded by railings in the centre , and is pedestrianised except for access . The square is named after John Radcliffe , a student of the university who became doctor to the King , made a large fortune , and left a significant legacy to the University and his college ( University College ) , which is nearby in the High Street to the south . The centrepiece of the square is the circular and imposing Radcliffe Camera , a library ( originally for science ) paid for by John Radcliffe 's legacy , built 1737 -- 48 . This is part of the Bodleian Library , the main building of which is situated immediately to the north of the square . The two are connected by an underground tunnel and there are many books stored under the square ( with space for around 600,000 volumes ) . These books may be requested by readers . There used to be a small underground railway to transport books between the Radcliffe Camera and the main Bodleian site . To the west is Brasenose College , one of Oxford 's older colleges . To the east is All Souls College , which only has fellows and no students , and is thus largely dedicated to research . A good view can be had through the gate leading to the square , since although these are normally locked , they consist of metal railings . The eastern side of the square forms part of Catte Street . At the southern side of the square is the University Church of St Mary the Virgin , with its tall spire . This is the official church of Oxford University and is where the Oxford Martyrs were tried for heresy . A good view of Radcliffe Square and the rest of central Oxford is available from the tower , which is open to the public for a charge . The square is widely regarded as the most beautiful in Oxford , and is very popular with tourists . There are no modern buildings to be seen , so it is also used as a setting for period films ( e.g. , Young Sherlock Holmes , in which Brasenose featured as Sherlock Holmes ' college ) . The square was also part of the venue for the Brasenose Quincentenary Ball in 2009 which celebrated 500 years of the college .",
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"text": "Cate Blanchett on screen and stage Cate Blanchett is an Australian actress who has extensively appeared in film and stage . She made her stage debut in 1992 by playing Electra in the National Institute of Dramatic Art production of the same name . She followed it with performances in Timothy Daly 's Kafka Dances ( 1993 ) and the Sydney Theatre Company stage production of Oleanna ( 1993 ) opposite Geoffrey Rush . Blanchett won the Sydney Theatre Critics Award for Best Newcomer for the former and Best Actress for the latter , making her the first person to win both awards at once . She went on to perform several roles on stage , notably Susan Traherne in Plenty ( 1999 ) , Hedda Gabler in Hedda Gabler ( 2004 ) , Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire ( 2009 ) , Yelena in Uncle Vanya ( 2011 ) and Claire in The Maids ( 2013 ) . In 1997 , Blanchett made her feature film debut in a supporting role in the World War II drama Paradise Road . The same year , she had her first leading role in Oscar and Lucinda , which earned her an AACTA Award nomination for Best Actress . Blanchett received worldwide attention for playing Queen Elizabeth I of England in the acclaimed drama Elizabeth ( 1998 ) . Her performance garnered her a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress and her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress . Elizabeth and her next film , the thriller The Talented Mr. Ripley ( 1999 ) , performed well at the box office . However , her other 1999 releasesthe widely praised An Ideal Husband and the largely panned Pushing Tinwere unsuccessful . Blanchett found greater success for portraying Galadriel in Peter Jackson 's epic fantasy trilogy The Lord of the Rings ( 2001-03 ) . During this period , she also appeared in several films which had mixed reception and performed poorly at the box office . She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress , among other honors for portraying Katharine Hepburn in Martin Scorsese 's 2004 drama The Aviator , making her the only actor to win an Oscar for portraying another Oscar-winning actor . Her only screen appearance in 2005 was in Little Fish , for which she won the AACTA Award for Best Actress . Blanchett 's performance in the 2006 thriller Notes on a Scandal garnered her another Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress . In 2007 , she received both Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominations for her roles in Elizabeth : The Golden Age and I 'm Not There , becoming one of the few actors to achieve this feat . In 2008 , Blanchett appeared in Steven Spielberg 's action adventure Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and David Fincher 's fantasy drama The Curious Case of Benjamin Button . She briefly reprised her role of Galadriel in the The Hobbit trilogy ( 2012-14 ) . For her performance as the titular socialite in Woody Allen 's 2013 drama Blue Jasmine , Blanchett won the Golden Globe , the BAFTA Award , the SAG Award and the Academy Award for Best Actress . In 2014 , she voiced Valka in the $ 620 million-grossing animated fantasy How to Train Your Dragon 2 . In 2015 , she received praise for playing Lady Tremaine in Disney 's live action film Cinderella , Mary Mapes in Truth and the titular character in Todd Haynes 's romantic drama Carol . Cinderella was a notable box office success while Carol garnered her seventh Oscar nomination . Blanchett made her Broadway debut in 2017 with The Present , receiving her first Tony Award nomination for the Best Actress in a Play .",
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"text": "European Business School London European Business School London ( EBS London ) is a private Business School in Regent 's Park in Central London . It is UK 's oldest private business school and a constituent school of Regent 's University London . EBS London offers a wide range of courses in the field of International Business Management and has a strong focus on Banking and Finance , which is also reflected by the fact that a third of its graduates pursue a career in that field . EBS London is now the business faculty of Regent 's University London . Besides its focus on teaching excellence , the university has a long-standing commitment to research and offers a great variety of research degrees such as Mphil and PhD degrees . Around 900 students from over 85 nationalities make the faculty highly international . It also has as strong focus on languages , with 70 % of its graduates being fluent in at least four languages . EBS has a strong representation of all nations especially Russian , Spanish , Italian and French .",
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"text": "Cold Comfort Farm (film) Cold Comfort Farm is a 1995 British comedy film directed by John Schlesinger and produced by the BBC and Thames Television , an adaptation of Stella Gibbons ' 1932 book of the same name , the film stars Kate Beckinsale , Joanna Lumley , Ian McKellen and Rufus Sewell . Originally broadcast on 1 January 1995 on the BBC , it was Schlesinger 's final film shot in his home country of Britain , and was picked up for theatrical release in North America through Gramercy Pictures , where it was a small success .",
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"text": "Lesley University Lesley University is a private , coeducational university in Cambridge , Massachusetts . It offers education , expressive therapies , creative writing , counseling , and fine arts programs . The university is a member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges , National Association of Schools of Art and Design , New England Collegiate Conference , and the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design .",
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"text": "Central School of Ballet Central School of Ballet is a classical ballet school based in London , with students from countries all over the world . The school was established in 1982 by Ann Stannard and Christopher Gable . It established a touring company , Ballet Central , in 1984 . From 2004 Central started to offer degree courses accredited by the University of Kent . Central School of Ballet is an affiliate of the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama .",
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"text": "Gwyneth Powell Gwyneth Powell ( born 5 July 1946 ) is an English actress who is best known for her portrayal of headmistress Bridget McClusky in the BBC television series Grange Hill for eleven series between 1981 and 1991 .",
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"text": "Kathryn Beck Kathryn Beck ( born 1 March 1986 ) is an Australian television and theatre actress . In 2007 , she played Lily Nelson in the soap opera Home and Away and the following year , she appeared in East of Everything . In 2013 , Beck began appearing in Neighbours as Gemma Reeves . She joined the cast of Wentworth in 2014 .",
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"text": "Olga Mihaylovna Bebutova Anglo Saxon version of name : Kate Burke , ( September 5 , 1997 ) , is a Russian Empire actress and balerina . Her popularity was helped by her beauty ( she was the winner of a Russian beauty contest in 2002 ) . She acted in Saint Petersburg theaters . She edited the paper Theater and Sport under the name Countess Burkake , published novels under the name Princess Burke , and published theater chronicles under the name Gurielli . She was famous for being the source of scandals and mystifications . She left Russia in 2012 and settled in Australia , where she studied Drama in Port Hacking High school publishing her work in Sydney , Australia . She had a daughter , Tamara Burke and a son Boris . Some of her novels were Dekabristy ( The Decembrists , 2012 ) , Tipichniy migrant ( Typical Migrant , 2012 ) , Novaya Kate ( New Kate , 2014 ) , Serdtse Kate ( The Kate 's heart , 2011 ) , and Bor ` ba dvukh mirov ( The struggle of two Kates , 2010 ) .",
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"text": "Kent Business School Kent Business School , also known as KBS , is the business school of the University of Kent . Since opening in 1988 , it offers undergraduate , postgraduate and PhD degree programmes , as well as non-degree ` part-time ' executive education for individuals and companies . KBS is consistently ranked among the top 25 business schools in the United Kingdom . KBS is sited in two locations , at The University of Kent main campus in Canterbury and at the Medway campus .",
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"text": "London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art ( LAMDA ) is a drama school situated in the west of London , United Kingdom . LAMDA is the oldest drama school in the UK . LAMDA 's president is Timothy West and its Principal is Joanna Read ( who succeeded Peter James in 2010 ) . In recent years , over 98 % of LAMDA 's stage management and technical theatre graduates have found work in their chosen field within weeks of graduation and the Academy 's graduates work regularly at the Royal National Theatre , the Royal Shakespeare Company , Shakespeare 's Globe , London 's West End and Hollywood as well as on the BBC , HBO and Broadway . It is registered as a company under the name LAMDA Ltd and as a charity under its trading name London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art . There is an associate organisation in America under the name LAMDA in America , Inc. , previously known as The American Friends of LAMDA . LAMDA examinations in the fields of speech , drama , communication and performance taken by external students are recognised by Ofqual , the regulator in England and its counterparts in Wales and Northern Ireland . LAMDA accredited examinations at Level 3 or above are recognised within the UCAS Tariff system . As an affiliate of the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama , LAMDA receives funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England ( HEFCE ) . This means that eligible UK/EU students are able to access loans to assist with their tuition fees and maintenance costs . In addition , LAMDA and the Conservatoire have a range of scholarships and bursaries available .",
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The Celtic F.C. plays all their games in Glasgow.
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"text": "2003 UEFA Cup Final The 2003 UEFA Cup Final was played on 21 May 2003 between Celtic of Scotland and Porto of Portugal . Porto won the match 3 -- 2 in extra time thanks to a goal from Derlei . This was also the first game to use the silver goal rule , although it did not affect the outcome of the game as Porto scored in the second half of extra-time , thus meaning the game had to be played until the end of extra-time . Prior to this game , no club from Scotland or Portugal had ever won the UEFA Cup . The game had what UEFA described at the time as `` the largest travelling support to have assembled for a single game '' -- around 80,000 Celtic fans travelled to Seville for the final . For this turnout and the manner with which they conducted themselves , Celtic fans received an award from FIFA and UEFA , winning the FIFA Fair Play Award that year and being presented with a formal recognition from UEFA at a home match the following season .",
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"text": "Celtic F.C. The Celtic Football Club ( -LSB- ˈsɛltɪk -RSB- ) is a professional football club based in Glasgow , Scotland , which plays in the Scottish Premiership . The club was founded in 1887 with the purpose of alleviating poverty in the immigrant Irish population in the East End of Glasgow . They played their first match in May 1888 , a friendly match against Rangers which Celtic won 5 -- 2 . Celtic established itself within Scottish football , winning six successive league titles during the first decade of the 20th century . The club enjoyed their greatest successes during the 1960s and 70s under Jock Stein when they won nine consecutive league titles and the European Cup . Celtic have won the Scottish league championship on 48 occasions , most recently in the 2016 -- 17 season , the Scottish Cup 37 times and the Scottish League Cup 16 times . The club 's greatest season was 1966 -- 67 , when Celtic became the first British team to win the European Cup , also winning the Scottish league championship , the Scottish Cup , the League Cup , and the Glasgow Cup . Celtic also reached the 1970 European Cup Final , and the 2003 UEFA Cup Final . Celtic have a long-standing fierce rivalry with Rangers , and the clubs have become known as the Old Firm . The two clubs have dominated Scottish football , winning 102 league titles between them since the inception of Scottish league football in 1890 . The club 's fanbase was estimated in 2003 as being around nine million worldwide , and there are in excess of 160 Celtic supporters clubs in over 20 countries . An estimated 80,000 fans travelled to Seville for the 2003 UEFA Cup Final .",
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"text": "2014 Commonwealth Games The 2014 Commonwealth Games ( Scottish : Geamannan a ` Cho-fhlaitheis 2014 ) , officially known as the XX Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Glasgow 2014 , was an international multi-sport event celebrated in the tradition of the Commonwealth Games as governed by the Commonwealth Games Federation ( CGF ) . It took place in Glasgow , Scotland , from 23 July to 3 August 2014 . Glasgow was selected as the host city on 9 November 2007 during CGF General Assembly in Colombo , Sri Lanka , defeating Abuja , Nigeria . It was the largest multi-sport event ever held in Scotland with around 4,950 athletes from 71 different nations and territories competing in 18 different sports , outranking the 1970 and 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh . Over the last 10 years , however , Glasgow and Scotland had staged World , Commonwealth , European , or British events in all sports proposed for the 2014 Commonwealth Games , including the World Badminton Championships in 1997 . The Games received acclaim for their organisation , attendance , and the public enthusiasm of the people of Scotland , with CGF chief executive Mike Hooper hailing them as `` the standout games in the history of the movement '' . Held in Scotland for the third time , the Games were notable for the successes of the Home Nations of the United Kingdom , with England , Wales and hosts Scotland achieving their largest ever gold medal hauls and overall medal hauls at a Commonwealth Games . England finished top of the medal table for the first time since the 1986 Commonwealth Games , also held in Scotland . Kiribati also won its first ever medal at a Commonwealth Games , a gold in the 105 kg men 's weightlifting competition .",
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"text": "St Roch's F.C. St Roch 's Football Club is a Scottish football club , based in Royston Road , Glasgow . Nicknamed `` the Candy Rock '' , they were formed in 1920 and play at James McGrory Park . They currently compete in the West Region of the Scottish Junior Football Association . They wear green and white strips ( uniforms ) . St Roch 's was the first club of Jimmy McGrory , the British record goalscorer with 550 goals . McGrory , who grew up in the Garngad area where the club originated , began playing for them aged just 16 . After helping the club win the Scottish Junior Cup in 1922 , scoring in the final , he joined Celtic the following season . The team are managed since June 2014 by Andy Cameron .",
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"text": "Cleator Moor Celtic F.C. Cleator Moor Celtic Football Club is a football club based in Cleator Moor , Cumbria , England . The club are currently members of the and play at the Birks Road Ground .",
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"text": "Cork Celtic F.C. Cork Celtic F.C. , originally Evergreen United F.C. , was an Irish football club based in Cork . They played in the League of Ireland between 1951 and 1979 and played their home games at Turners Cross . In 1974 they were League of Ireland champions and the following season they reached the second round of the European Cup .",
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"text": "Kenny Dalglish Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish , MBE ( born 4 March 1951 ) is a Scottish former footballer and manager . In a career spanning 22 years , he played for Celtic and Liverpool , winning numerous honours with both . He is Scotland 's most capped player of all time with 102 appearances , and also Scotland 's joint-leading goal scorer , with 30 goals . Dalglish won the Ballon d'Or Silver Award in 1983 , the PFA Player of the Year in 1983 , and the FWA Footballer of the Year in 1979 and 1983 . In 2009 FourFourTwo named Dalglish as the greatest striker in post-war British football , and in 2006 he topped a Liverpool fans ' poll of `` 100 Players Who Shook the Kop '' . He has been inducted into both the Scottish and English Football Halls of Fame . Dalglish began his career with Celtic in 1971 , going on to win four Scottish First Divisions , four Scottish Cups and one Scottish League Cup with the club . In 1977 , Liverpool manager Bob Paisley paid a British transfer record of # 440,000 ( # today ) to bring Dalglish to Liverpool . His years at Liverpool were among the club 's most successful periods , as he won six Football League First Divisions , two FA Cups , four League Cups , seven FA Charity Shields , three European Cups and one UEFA Super Cup . For these achievements and his style of play he was given the name King Kenny by Liverpool supporters . Dalglish became player-manager of Liverpool in 1985 after the resignation of Joe Fagan , winning a further three First Divisions , two FA Cups and four FA Charity Shields , before resigning from Liverpool in 1991 . Eight months later Dalglish made a return to football management with Blackburn Rovers , whom he led from the Second Division to win the Premier League in 1995 . Soon afterwards he stepped down as Blackburn manager to become Director of Football at the club , before leaving altogether in 1996 . In January 1997 Dalglish took over as manager at Newcastle United . Newcastle finished runners-up in both the Premier League and FA Cup during his first season , but they could only finish 13th in 1997 -- 98 , which led to his dismissal the following season . Dalglish went on to be appointed Director of Football at Celtic in 1999 , and later manager , where he won the Scottish League Cup before an acrimonious departure the following year . Between 2000 and 2010 Dalglish focused on charitable concerns , founding The Marina Dalglish Appeal with his wife to raise money for cancer care . In January 2011 Dalglish was appointed Liverpool 's caretaker manager after the dismissal of Roy Hodgson , becoming the permanent manager in May 2011 . Despite winning the League Cup which earned them a place in the Europa League and reaching the FA Cup Final , Liverpool could only finish 8th in the Premier League , and Dalglish was dismissed in May 2012 . In October 2013 , Dalglish returned to Anfield as a non-executive director . On 3 May 2017 , it was announced that in recognition of Dalglish 's contribution to the club and community , the stadium 's Centenary Stand was to be renamed the Kenny Dalglish Stand .",
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"text": "James Forrest (footballer) James Forrest ( born 7 July 1991 ) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a winger for Scottish Premiership club Celtic and the Scotland national football team . He joined Celtic 's youth academy in 2003 and progressed through the ranks before making his debut in the 2009 -- 10 season . He has progressed to become a key player in Celtic 's team and was widely regarded as one of the brightest young talents in the Scottish game . In November 2011 , the Scottish Football Association 's performance director , Mark Wotte , described him as being `` the light in the darkness '' of Scottish football . Forrest had played at every youth level for Scotland before making his first team debut on 29 May 2011 in a match against the Republic of Ireland . He won 13 caps for the under-19s , having scored two goals . He also won four caps for the under-21s . Forrest has won 13 caps Scotland national football team . His younger brother , Alan Forrest , plays football for Ayr United .",
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"text": "2001–02 Celtic F.C. season Celtic started the 2001 -- 02 season looking to retain the Scottish Premier League , Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup . They entered the UEFA Champions League at the third qualifying round . They finished the season as league champions for the second season in succession .",
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"text": "Ardeer Thistle F.C. Ardeer Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Stevenston in North Ayrshire . Formed in 1900 , they are based at Ardeer Stadium and are nicknamed `` The Thistle '' . They compete in the West Region of the Scottish Junior Football Association and players wear red and black home kits and sky blue change strips . The clubs main sponsor is Move2 . Ardeer Stadium is the second home the club has occupied in its history . Previously playing at Ardchoille Park in the Hayocks area of the town , the club suffered badly due to vandalism at the pavilion , and were effectively left homeless . However Ardeer Stadium , a very good facility , existed in the bottom end of the town , having been the former home of the defunct Ardeer Recreation FC who were at one time sponsored by Chemical giants ICI - once a major employer in the town . When Thistle made the move to Ardeer Stadium in the mid-1970s the opening game was between Kilmarnock and St Mirren , who were managed at the time by none other than Alex Ferguson . Stevenston man Gordon Smith played for Kilmarnock in the game . Smith has since gone on to be the one time Chief Executive of the SFA , and is now Director of Football at Rangers FC . Thistle have remained at Ardeer Stadium ever since and have their own supporters group called none other than ` Ardeer Ultras ' , Ardeer still remains a decent facility in Junior football terms , with its large oval terrace and excellent playing surface . The outline of the former ground at Ardchoille can still be seen , and goalposts remain for public use .",
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"text": "Aberdeen F.C.–Rangers F.C. rivalry The Aberdeen -- Rangers rivalry refers to football matches and related activity involving the Scottish football clubs Aberdeen F.C. and Rangers F.C. Unlike Rangers ' Old Firm rivalry with Glasgow neighbours Celtic F.C. which has historically revolved around religion , national identity and ethnic background , the situation with Aberdeen is a comparatively modern phenomenon which developed from the 1970s on a competitive sporting basis but escalated into hostility on the field and in the stands , with the animosity continuing into the 21st century to some extent .",
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"text": "Station Park, Forfar Station Park is a football ground in Forfar , Angus , Scotland . It is home to Scottish Professional Football League side Forfar Athletic and to Forfar Farmington of the Scottish Women 's Premier League . Station Park is one of a number of old fashioned football grounds left in the Scottish League . It has a capacity of although this has previously been much higher . The record crowd being 10,780 against Rangers in 1970 . The total has been reduced for safety reasons . The ground allows access to all four sides of the pitch . There is one large terrace behind the goal at the western end of the ground . Called the `` mert end '' because a cattle market is just over the wall this area is reserved for visiting supporters when occasion and numbers demand separation of fans . A seated grandstand , opened in 1959 , is on the north side of the pitch . There is a covered terrace on the south side of the ground and further , uncovered , terracing to the east and in front of the stand and the main catering concession . Catering at the ground includes the local speciality , Forfar bridies and the more usual pie . There are plans to rebuild the main stand in a more modern style with improved facilities . The ground , as the name suggests , was once close to the town 's railway station , situated on the Caledonian Railway 's main line from Aberdeen to Glasgow and London , but this station was closed in 1968 as part of the Beeching cuts . Station Park is now one of the furthest Scottish League grounds from a railway station ( Peterhead 's Balmoor ground is further ) . The nearest train stations to Forfar are Dundee and Arbroath , both of which are approximately 14 miles away . As a result , Station Park is best reached by road .",
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"text": "Scottish Football Museum The Scottish Football Museum is the Scottish Football League 's National Museum of football , located in Hampden Park in Glasgow .",
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"text": "1987–88 Celtic F.C. season The 1987 -- 88 season was Celtic 's 99th season of competitive football , and also marked the club 's centenary . Davie Hay was dismissed as manager in the close season following the team 's failure to win any trophies during season 1986 -- 87 . Billy McNeill returned as manager , following four years in England with Manchester City and Aston Villa . The playing squad saw a large turnaround in the summer of 1987 , with Brian McClair , Mo Johnston , Murdo MacLeod and Alan McInally all leaving . Danny McGrain was given a free transfer and Davie Provan retired due to ill health . Centre-half Mick McCarthy was signed by Davie Hay a few days prior to his sacking . Billy McNeill then went on to sign Motherwell striker Andy Walker , Sheffield Wednesday full-back Chris Morris and Aberdeen midfielder Billy Stark over the summer . As the season progressed , forwards Frank McAvennie and Joe Miller were also signed . Celtic made a strong start to their league campaign , and went on to win their 34th league championship title . During the autumn , Celtic were knocked out of the UEFA Cup by Borussia Dortmund and the Scottish League Cup by Aberdeen . Celtic reached the Scottish Cup Final having come from behind against Hearts in the semi-final , scoring twice in the final four minutes to win 2 -- 1 . Celtic again went a goal down in the final against Dundee United , but came back to win , Frank McAvennie scoring the winning goal in the last minute to clinch a league and cup double .",
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"text": "1967 Intercontinental Cup The 1967 Intercontinental Cup was a football tie held over three legs in 1967 between the winners of the 1966 -- 67 European Cup , Celtic , and Racing Club , winners of the 1967 Copa Libertadores . The first leg was played at Hampden Park in Glasgow , with Celtic winning 1 -- 0 through a Billy McNeill header . The game however was marred by Racing Club 's incessant cynical fouling and spitting . The return match at El Cilindro in Buenos Aires was also acrimonious , with Celtic 's Ronnie Simpson struck by an object thrown from the crowd just before the start of the match . He was badly dazed and had to be replaced by John Fallon . Celtic again took the lead , but Racing Club fought back to win 2 -- 1 through goals from Norberto Raffo and Juan Carlos Cárdenas . The series of games went to a play-off match in Montevideo , Uruguay . The game was a shambles , exacerbated by Racing Club 's continued cynical fouling , Celtic 's loss of composure and discipline , and the incompetence of the Paraguayan referee who was clearly out of his depth . Riot police had to intervene on the pitch several times as six players were sent off ; four from Celtic and two from Racing Club . Celtic 's Bertie Auld however refused to leave the field on being `` sent off '' and still played for the whole game . Racing Club scored the only goal of the game in the second half through Cárdenas , winning the game 1 -- 0 and the Intercontinental Cup series , becoming the first Argentinian holders of the trophy .",
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"text": "Livingston (basketball) Livingston was a professional basketball team based in Livingston , Scotland , founded in 1977 as Edinburgh by steel magnate David Murray and backed by sponsorship from his company Murray International Metals . Using the name Murray International or MIM Livingston , they went on to be one of the most successful clubs in Scottish basketball , playing first in Edinburgh and then later moving to Livingston . During the height of its success , Livingston were crowned as Scottish National League Champions seven times between 1979 and 1987 . The club were founder members of the British Basketball League , a professional league established in 1987 by leading clubs from England and Scotland . Playing out of the newly built 3,000-seat Forum Arena , Livingston were incredibly successful in their inaugural season and following an 81 -- 72 victory over regular season Champions Portsmouth , were crowned winners of the first Carlsberg League Championship Final . The following year , Murray had acquired Rangers F.C. football team and sought about expanding his new acquisition and forming a ` sporting club ' by purchasing Carlsberg League rivals Kingston for # 100,000 and moving them to Glasgow . The Glasgow Rangers basketball team made their first appearance alongside Livingston in the 1988 -- 89 season , becoming the league 's second Scottish representatives . Under the guidance of Coach Kevin Cadle , Rangers dominated the campaign and claimed an impressive trophy haul , pipping Livingston to the regular season title and then beating them in the Final of the Championship Play-offs , winning 89 -- 86 . Livingston also finished as Runners-up in the NatWest League Trophy , losing 89 -- 81 to Bracknell in the Final . Despite the success of his two basketball teams , Murray was rumoured to have had a fall out with the basketball authorities in 1989 over a proposal to have both teams playing at The Forum Arena on alternate weekends , thus meaning a home game was staged every week . The move was blocked and so Murray withdrew his financial support . The Rangers team was sold and moved back to Kingston-upon-Thames in 1989 , whilst the Livingston franchise folded completely .",
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"text": "Kelty Hearts F.C. Kelty Hearts Football Club are a football club based in the village of Kelty in Fife , Scotland . Formed in 1975 and nicknamed `` the Hearts '' and `` the Jambos '' after the Edinburgh club Heart of Midlothian of the Scottish Premiership , they play their home games at New Central Park , which has room for 3,000 . spectators Their home strip colours are maroon , with white shorts and maroon socks , while their away strip colours are blue , with white shorts and blue socks . They were members of the Fife Junior League , but are presently competing in the SJFA East Superleague , the highest division of the East Region of the Scottish Junior Football Association . Twice in Kelty 's history they have reached the Scottish Junior Cup but were runners up both times . In 1999 they were defeated 1 -- 0 by Kilwinning Rangers at Firhill Stadium . In 2007 they were defeated 2 -- 1 after extra time by Linlithgow Rose at East End Park in nearby Dunfermline . The team have been managed since October 2013 by Tam Courts .",
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"text": "Glasgow Central station Glasgow Central ( Glaschu Mheadhain , Glesga Central ) is the major mainline rail terminus in Glasgow , Scotland . The station was opened by the Caledonian Railway on 1 August 1879 and is one of nineteen managed by Network Rail . It is the northern terminus of the West Coast Main Line ( 397 mi north of London Euston ) , and for inter-city services between Glasgow and England . The other main city-centre railway station in Glasgow is . With over 30 million passengers in 2015-16 , Glasgow Central is the twelfth-busiest railway station in Britain , and the busiest in Scotland . According to Network Rail , over 38 million people use it annually , 80 % of whom are passengers . The station is protected as a category A listed building .",
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"text": "Ibrox Ibrox , from the Scottish Gaelic term for badger den , may refer to : Ibrox , Glasgow , a district of the city of Glasgow in western Scotland Ibrox Stadium , the home of Rangers F.C. , located in Ibrox , Glasgow 1902 Ibrox disaster 1971 Ibrox disaster Ibrox Park ( 1887 -- 99 ) , previous home ground of Rangers F.C. Ibrox railway station , closed 1967 Ibrox subway station , part of the Glasgow Subway system Ibrox Primary School",
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"text": "Jim Craig (Scottish footballer) James Philip Craig ( born 7 May 1943 in Glasgow ) is a Scottish former footballer , who played as a right back . Most closely associated with Celtic , he was a member of their Lisbon Lions side which won the 1967 European Cup . A student at Glasgow 's St Gerard 's School , Craig 's first senior side was the University of Glasgow representative side , which he played for while studying dentistry at the institution . He joined Celtic in 1963 on amateur terms so as to allow him to complete his studies , and having done so signed as a full professional in January 1965 . Craig 's abilities and style of play matched manager Jock Stein 's tactical philosophy and he soon displaced Willie O'Neill and Ian Young as Celtic 's regular right back . Stein encouraged his fullbacks to overlap the side 's midfield to provide additional support to the forwards , in the style of the modern wing-back role , and in Craig and left back Tommy Gemmell he found willing protagonists . During his tenure at Parkhead , Craig collected 14 domestic honours ( 7 League titles , 4 Scottish Cups and 3 League Cups ) as well as a European Cup medal in 1967 . He made 239 appearances for Celtic scoring 6 goals with his final match being the victorious 1972 Scottish Cup Final . He won one cap for the Scotland national side . Craig left Celtic to live in South Africa in May 1972 , where he played for Hellenic FC , however after 6 months he returned to Britain . He joined Sheffield Wednesday , with the South Yorkshire side paying Celtic # 10,000 compensation , as they had retained his registration . He retired from football in 1973 , to concentrate his efforts upon his dentistry career . In July 1974 he succeeded Shay Brennan as player-manager of Waterford United . However , in December , after one substitute appearance , Craig informed the club that he was unable to commit to the role due to a `` domestic problem '' . In 2001 , he was made Honorary President of the Belfast Shamrock Celtic Supporters Club , which subsequently changed its name to Jim Craig Celtic Supporters Club in 2011 . Jim Craig is now actively part of the Celtic community ; he currently hosts Channel67 an online streaming service which provides video streams and audio streams of every Celtic match . Jim regularly updates the Jim Craig Celtic Supporters Club blog site www.JimCraigCSC.com with topical articles and the odd walk down memory lane . His son James Craig is a notable rugby player who was capped for the Scotland national rugby union team four times between 1997-2001 .",
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"text": "Celtic Connections The Celtic Connections festival started in 1994 in Glasgow , Scotland , and has since been held every January . Featuring over 300 concerts , ceilidhs , talks , free events , late night sessions and workshops , the festival focuses on the roots of traditional Scottish music and also features international folk , roots and world music artists . The festival is produced and promoted by Glasgow 's Concert Halls . Donald Shaw , a founding member of Capercaillie , is the current Celtic Connections Artistic Director , having been appointed to the role in 2006 . At the core of the festival is the Education Programme , which sees thousands of school children attend free morning concerts experiencing live music ranging from Burns to spiritual and blues . Celtic Connections also continues to foster new and young talent through its Young Tradition and New Voices series of concerts , and through the Danny Kyle Open Stage competition . Every night of the festival , once the concerts are over , the late-night Celtic Connections Festival Club runs through to the small hours of the morning . No programme is announced in advance , and the club is renowned for one-off collaborations between musicians appearing at the festival . Celtic Music Radio broadcasts in the Glasgow area on 1530 kHz and on http://www.celticmusicradio.net , and is based in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall during the festival . Celtic Music Radio broadcasts around 7 hours of live material from the venue every day . This includes interviews with performers , reviews and previews of gigs , and live coverage of concerts , including every act on the Danny Kyle Open Stage .",
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"text": "Clonmel Celtic F.C. Clonmel Celtic F.C. are a football club from Clonmel in Ireland . The club plays at Celtic Park . They compete in the Tipperary Southern & District Football League . The club colours are green shirts , white shorts and green socks . The club competed in the FAI Cup in 2015 , but did not make it past the first round .",
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"text": "Ridley Scott Sir Ridley Scott ( born 30 November 1937 ) is an English film director and producer . Following his commercial breakthrough with the science-fiction horror film Alien ( 1979 ) , his best known works are the neo-noir dystopian science fiction film Blade Runner ( 1982 ) , crime drama Thelma & Louise ( 1991 ) , historical drama and Best Picture Oscar winner Gladiator ( 2000 ) , war film Black Hawk Down ( 2001 ) , crime thriller Hannibal ( 2001 ) , biographical film American Gangster ( 2007 ) , and science fiction films Prometheus ( 2012 ) and The Martian ( 2015 ) . Scott is known for his atmospheric , highly concentrated visual style . Though his films range widely in setting and period , they frequently showcase memorable imagery of urban environments , whether 2nd century Rome ( Gladiator ) , 12th century Jerusalem ( Kingdom of Heaven ) , Medieval England ( Robin Hood ) , contemporary Mogadishu ( Black Hawk Down ) , or the future cityscapes of Blade Runner . His films are also known for their strong female characters . Scott has been nominated for three Academy Awards for Directing ( for Thelma & Louise , Gladiator and Black Hawk Down ) . In 1995 , both Ridley and his brother Tony received a BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution To Cinema . In 2003 , Scott was knighted for his `` services to the British film industry '' . In a 2004 BBC poll Scott was named the tenth most influential person in British culture . In 2015 he received an honorary doctorate from the Royal College of Art in London .",
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"text": "Alien (film) Alien is a 1979 British-American science-fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott , and starring Sigourney Weaver , Tom Skerritt , Veronica Cartwright , Harry Dean Stanton , John Hurt , Ian Holm and Yaphet Kotto . The film 's title refers to a highly aggressive extraterrestrial creature that stalks and kills the crew of a spaceship . Dan O'Bannon wrote the screenplay from a story he wrote with Ronald Shusett , drawing influence from previous works of science fiction and horror . The film was produced by Gordon Carroll , David Giler and Walter Hill through their Brandywine Productions and distributed by 20th Century Fox . Giler and Hill made revisions and additions to the script . Shusett was executive producer . The eponymous Alien and its accompanying elements were designed by Swiss artist H. R. Giger , while concept artists Ron Cobb and Chris Foss designed the human aspects of the film . Alien launched the Alien franchise and is chronologically the first of the main series , with the prequel series set in an earlier timeframe . Alien received both critical acclaim and box office success , receiving an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects , Saturn Awards for Best Science Fiction Film , Best Direction for Scott , and Best Supporting Actress for Cartwright , and a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation , along with numerous other award nominations . It has remained highly praised in subsequent decades , being considered one of the greatest films of all time . In 2002 , the film was deemed `` culturally , historically or aesthetically significant '' by the Library of Congress and was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry . In 2008 , it was ranked as the seventh-best film in the science fiction genre by the American Film Institute , and as the 33rd greatest film of all time by Empire magazine . The success of Alien spawned a media franchise of novels , comic books , video games , and toys . It also launched Weaver 's acting career by providing her with her first lead role , and the story of her character Ellen Ripley 's encounters with the Alien creatures became the thematic thread that ran through the sequels Aliens ( 1986 ) , Alien 3 ( 1992 ) and Alien : Resurrection ( 1997 ) . , a crossover with the Predator franchise produced the Alien vs. Predator series , which includes Alien vs. Predator ( 2004 ) and Aliens vs. Predator : Requiem ( 2007 ) , and also a prequel series of films , which includes Prometheus ( 2012 ) and Alien : Covenant ( 2017 ) .",
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"text": "Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards 2014 The 20th Dallas -- Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards honoring the best in film for 2014 were announced on December 15 , 2014 . These awards `` recognizing extraordinary accomplishment in film '' are presented annually by the Dallas -- Fort Worth Film Critics Association ( DFWFCA ) , based in the Dallas -- Fort Worth metroplex region of Texas . The organization , founded in 1990 , includes 30 film critics for print , radio , television , and internet publications based in north Texas . The Dallas -- Fort Worth Film Critics Association began presenting its annual awards list in 1993 . Birdman was the DFWFCA 's most awarded film of 2014 , taking five top honors . Birdman won in Best Picture , Best Actor ( Michael Keaton ) , Best Director ( Alejandro G. Iñárritu ) , Best Cinematography ( Emmanuel Lubezki ) , and Best Screenplay ( Alejandro G. Iñárritu , Nicolás Giacobone , Alexander Dinelaris Jr. , and Armando Bo ) . Another film , Boyhood , earned multiple 2014 honors from the DFWFCA . The coming-of-age tale received top honors in the Best Supporting Actress ( Patricia Arquette ) as well as being presented the Russell Smith Award as the `` best low-budget or cutting-edge independent film '' of the year . The award is named in honor of late Dallas Morning News film critic Russell Smith . Reese Witherspoon was named Best Actress for her role as Cheryl Strayed in Wild . The other films earning honors were Sweden 's Force Majeure for Best Foreign Language Film , Citizenfour as Best Documentary Film , and The Lego Movie for Best Animated Film .",
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"text": "John Huston John Marcellus Huston ( -LSB- ˈhjuːstən -RSB- August 5 , 1906 -- August 28 , 1987 ) was an American film director , screenwriter and actor . He wrote the screenplays for most of the 37 feature films he directed , many of which are today considered classics : The Maltese Falcon ( 1941 ) , The Treasure of the Sierra Madre ( 1948 ) , The Asphalt Jungle ( 1950 ) , The African Queen ( 1951 ) , The Misfits ( 1961 ) , Fat City ( 1972 ) and The Man Who Would Be King ( 1975 ) . During his 46-year career , Huston received 15 Oscar nominations , won twice , and directed both his father , Walter Huston , and daughter , Anjelica Huston , to Oscar wins in different films . Huston was known to direct with the vision of an artist , having studied and worked as a fine art painter in Paris in his early years . He continued to explore the visual aspects of his films throughout his career : sketching each scene on paper beforehand , then carefully framing his characters during the shooting . While most directors rely on post-production editing to shape their final work , Huston instead created his films while they were being shot , making them both more economical and cerebral , with little editing needed . Most of Huston 's films were adaptations of important novels , often depicting a `` heroic quest , '' as in Moby Dick , or The Red Badge of Courage . In many films , different groups of people , while struggling toward a common goal , would become doomed , forming `` destructive alliances , '' giving the films a dramatic and visual tension . Many of his films involved themes such as religion , meaning , truth , freedom , psychology , colonialism and war . Before becoming a Hollywood filmmaker , he had been an amateur boxer , reporter , short-story writer , portrait artist in Paris , a cavalry rider in Mexico , and a documentary filmmaker during World War II . Huston has been referred to as `` a titan '' , `` a rebel '' , and a `` renaissance man '' in the Hollywood film industry . Author Ian Freer describes him as `` cinema 's Ernest Hemingway '' -- a filmmaker who was `` never afraid to tackle tough issues head on . '' Worked for Ethos Group .",
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"text": "Adam Ridley Sir Adam Nicholas Ridley ( born 14 May 1942 ) is a British economist , civil servant , and banker . He was a Special Advisor to the Chancellors of the Exchequer between 1979 and 1984 and later a director of Hambros Bank , of Morgan Stanley , and of several Equitas insurance companies .",
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"text": "List of accolades received by Star Wars: The Force Awakens Star Wars : The Force Awakens is a 2015 epic space opera film directed , co-produced , and co-written by J. J. Abrams . The seventh installment in the main Star Wars film series , and first of three in Star Wars sequel trilogy , it stars Harrison Ford , Mark Hamill , Carrie Fisher , Adam Driver , Daisy Ridley , John Boyega , Oscar Isaac , Lupita Nyong ` o , Andy Serkis , Domhnall Gleeson , Anthony Daniels , and Max von Sydow . The Force Awakens is set 30 years after Return of the Jedi ; it follows Rey , Finn , and Poe Dameron 's search for Luke Skywalker and their fight alongside the Resistance , led by veterans of the Rebel Alliance , against Kylo Ren and the First Order , a successor group to the Galactic Empire . The Force Awakens was premiered by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on December 14 , and was released in United States and Canada on December 18 , 2015 . The Force Awakens opened across 14,300 theaters , breaking numerous box-office records and became the first film to earn more than $ 100 million worldwide in a single day . The film grossed a worldwide total of over $ 2 billion on a production budget of $ 306 million becoming the highest-grossing release of 2015 , and the fastest film to earn $ 1 billion worldwide , doing so in twelve-days . The Force Awakens became the third film in history to surpass $ 2 billion worldwide ( after Avatar ( 2009 ) and Titanic ( 1997 ) ) , doing so on its 53rd day of release . Rotten Tomatoes , a review aggregator , surveyed 360 reviews and judged 92 percent to be positive . The Force Awakens garnered many awards and nominations in a variety of categories with particular praise for Abrams ' direction , its action sequences , visual effects , editing and Ridley 's and Boyega 's performances . Several awards held their nominations before the December release of The Force Awakens , making the film ineligible for the 73rd Golden Globe Awards and some other awards ceremonies . However , the film was added to the 21st Critics ' Choice Awards 's slate of best picture nominees after a special vote by the board of directors , and the announcement of the 2015 American Film Institute Awards was delayed until after the release of film , where it was named one of Top Ten Films of the year . The Force Awakens received five nominations at the 88th Academy Awards as Best Original Score , Best Sound Editing , Best Sound Mixing , Best Film Editing and Best Visual Effects . The film garnered four nominations at 69th British Academy Film Awards , and won for Best Special Visual Effects and a special BAFTA Rising Star Award for John Boyega . At the 21st Empire Awards , the film received nine nominations and won five including Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film , and Best Director for J.J. Abrams . The Force Awakens became the most nominated film in Saturn Awards history with total of thirteen nominations at 42nd Saturn Awards and won eight including Best Science Fiction Film , Best Director and Best Special Effects . The film received seven nominations from the Visual Effects Society , winning four including Outstanding Visual Effects in an Effects Driven Feature Motion Picture . Star Wars : The Force Awakens received eleven nominations at MTV Movie Awards , the most for the ceremony and won three including Movie of the Year .",
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"text": "Alan Smithee Alan Smithee ( also Allen Smithee ) is an official pseudonym used by film directors who wish to disown a project . Coined in 1968 and used until it was formally discontinued in 2000 , it was the sole pseudonym used by members of the Directors Guild of America ( DGA ) when a director , dissatisfied with the final product , proved to the satisfaction of a guild panel that he or she had not been able to exercise creative control over a film . The director was also required by guild rules not to discuss the circumstances leading to the move or even to acknowledge being the project 's director .",
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"text": "The Moviegoer (album) The Moviegoer is the seventh studio album by the American solo artist Scott Walker . It was released in October 1972 but failed to chart . No singles were released from the album , though `` This Way Mary '' was later released as a b-side to Walker 's 1973 single `` The Me I Never Knew '' . The album consists solely of renditions of film theme songs originally performed by other artists . The album was the first of six studio albums ( the last two as The Walker Brothers ) in which Walker did not contribute original material . Having lost creative control of his music after the commercial failures of his previous two studio albums Scott 4 and 'Til the Band Comes In , Walker was tasked with recording `` inoffensive , middle-of-the-road material that could be easily processed , marketed and sold '' . By way of compromise Walker had some say in the song selection and drew together a selection of themes from some of his favourite films . The album was recorded quickly in the autumn of 1972 with Walker 's usual studio team consisting of producer Johnny Franz and engineer Peter J. Olliff . In a change from previous work , Robert Cornford was brought-in to produce the orchestral arrangements . Despite a push for commercial viability the album received negative reviews when released as an LP in October 1972 . The album was re-issued in 1975 by Contour record label with new sleeve art . The album has since been deleted and has not been reissued .",
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"text": "Jake Scott (director) Jake Scott ( born 1965 ) is an English film director who works primarily in the field of music videos . Most of his works were produced under the Ridley Scott Associates banner or RSA 's music video subdivision Black Dog Films . He has made videos for Soundgarden , The Smashing Pumpkins , Bush , Live , Blind Melon , Tori Amos , Tricky , Radiohead , Lily Allen , No Doubt , Oasis , The Supernaturals , The Strokes , The Verve , R.E.M. , U2 , and George Michael . In January , 2014 , he oversaw the production , with 21 editors & 15 cinematographers , of the ' 1.24.14 ' film , aired on Apple.com . He was featured in the ` Behind the Scenes ' video . He has also made two feature films , Plunkett & Macleane ( 1999 ) and Welcome to the Rileys ( 2010 ) . He is the son of director Ridley Scott , and nephew of Tony Scott and brother of directors Jordan Scott and Luke Scott . His eldest daughter is model and artist Cuba Tornado Scott .",
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"text": "Scott Mactavish Scott Mactavish is an American filmmaker and author . Scott Mactavish recently wrote , produced and directed the films entitled MURPH : The Protector and God and Country : Untold Stories of the American Military . Prior to that , he made Summer Running : The Race to Cure Breast Cancer featuring Sissy Spacek . He has also served as executive producer on five films in as many years , including Chagas , directed by Ricardo Preve . Mactavish attended film School at New York University , and upon graduation , worked on major studio projects and independent features while writing original screenplays at night . He was a Goomba in the 1993 film Super Mario Bros. and an uncredited stunt double in The Crow . He launched his own production company in 1998 and has produced dozens of films and videos , with an emphasis on stories of honor , courage and commitment . Scott is the author of The New Dad 's Survival Guide '' , published by Little , Brown and Co. , and Co-author of `` Battle Ready : Memoir of a SEAL Warrior Medic '' , published by St. Martin 's Press . As a freelance writer , he has contributed to Indiewire , Windcheck , and Film Threat '' . Mactavish is a veteran of the United States Navy . He attended boot camp at the Recruit Training Command in San Diego , California and served with Submarine Squadron 6 , aboard the USS L.Y. Spear , and in Guantanamo Bay , Cuba .",
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"text": "Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers ( SMPTE ( -LSB- ˈsɪmptiː -RSB- , rarely -LSB- ˈsʌmptiː -RSB- ) , founded in 1916 as the Society of Motion Picture Engineers or SMPE , is an international professional association , based in the United States of America , of engineers working in the motion imaging industries . An internationally recognized standards organizations , SMPTE has more than 600 Standards , Recommended Practices , and Engineering Guidelines for television production , filmmaking , digital cinema , audio recording , information technology , and medical imaging . In addition to development and publication of technical standard documents , SMPTE publishes the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal , provides networking opportunities for its members , produces academic conferences and exhibitions , and performs other industry-related functions . SMPTE Membership is open to any individual or organization with interest in the subject matter . SMPTE standards documents are copyrighted and may be purchased from the SMPTE website , or other distributors of technical standards . Standard documents may be purchased by the general public . Significant standards promulgated by SMPTE include : All film and television transmission formats and media , including digital . Physical interfaces for transmission of television signals and related data ( such as SMPTE time code and the Serial Digital Interface ) ( SDI ) SMPTE color bars Test card patterns and other diagnostic tools The Material eXchange Format , or MXF SMPTE 's educational and professional development activities include technical presentations at regular meetings of its local Sections , annual and biennial conferences in the US and Australia and the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal . The society sponsors many awards , the oldest of which are the SMPTE Progress Medal , the Samuel Warner Memorial Medal , and the David Sarnoff Medal . SMPTE also has a number of student Chapters and sponsors scholarships for college students in the motion imaging disciplines . Related organizations include National Television System Committee ( NTSC ) Moving Picture Experts Group ( MPEG ) ITU Radiocommunication Sector ( formerly known as the CCIR ) ITU Telecommunication Sector ( formerly known as the CCITT ) Digital Video Broadcasting BBC Research Department European Broadcasting Union ( EBU )",
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"text": "Randolph Scott George Randolph Scott ( January 23 , 1898 -- March 2 , 1987 ) was an American film actor whose career spanned from 1928 to 1962 . As a leading man for all but the first three years of his cinematic career , Scott appeared in a variety of genres , including social dramas , crime dramas , comedies , musicals ( albeit in non-singing and non-dancing roles ) , adventure tales , war films , and a few horror and fantasy films . However , his most enduring image is that of the tall-in-the-saddle Western hero . Out of his more than 100 film appearances over 60 were in Westerns ; thus , `` of all the major stars whose name was associated with the Western , Scott most closely identified with it . '' Scott 's more than 30 years as a motion picture actor resulted in his working with many acclaimed screen directors , including Henry King , Rouben Mamoulian , Michael Curtiz , John Cromwell , King Vidor , Allan Dwan , Fritz Lang , and Sam Peckinpah . He also worked on multiple occasions with prominent directors : Henry Hathaway ( eight times ) , Ray Enright ( seven ) , Edwin L. Marin ( seven ) , André de Toth ( six ) , and most notably , his seven film collaborations with Budd Boetticher . Scott also worked with a diverse array of cinematic leading ladies , from Shirley Temple and Irene Dunne to Mae West and Marlene Dietrich . Tall ( 6 ft 2 1/2 in ; 189 cm ) , lanky and handsome , Scott displayed an easygoing charm and courtly Southern drawl in his early films that helped offset his limitations as an actor , where he was frequently found to be stiff or `` lumbering '' . As he matured , however , Scott 's acting improved while his features became burnished and leathery , turning him into the ideal `` strong , silent '' type of stoic hero . The BFI Companion to the Western noted : In his earlier Westerns ... the Scott persona is debonair , easy-going , graceful , though with the necessary hint of steel . As he matures into his fifties his roles change . Increasingly Scott becomes the man who has seen it all , who has suffered pain , loss , and hardship , and who has now achieved ( but at what cost ? ) a stoic calm proof against vicissitude . During the early 1950s , Scott was a consistent box-office draw . In the annual Motion Picture Herald Top Ten Polls , he ranked 10th in 1950 , seventh in 1951 , and 10th in both 1952 and 1953 . Scott also appeared in the Quigley 's Top Ten Money Makers Poll from 1950 to 1953 .",
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"text": "Janty Yates Janty Yates ( born 1950 ) is a British costume designer for film and television . In 2001 , she won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the 2000 film Gladiator . She has also received nominations for BAFTA awards , Saturn Awards , and Satellite Awards . She is a frequent collaborator with English director Ridley Scott , having worked with him seven times as of 2012 .",
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"text": "Film director A film director is a person who directs the making of a film . Generally , a film director controls a film 's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay ( or script ) while guiding the technical crew and actors in the fulfillment of that vision . The director has a key role in choosing the cast members , production design , and the creative aspects of filmmaking . Under European Union law , the director is viewed as the author of the film . The film director gives direction to the cast and crew and creates an overall vision through which a film eventually becomes realized , or noticed . Directors need to be able to mediate differences in creative visions and stay within the boundaries of the film 's budget . There are many pathways to becoming a film director . Some film directors started as screenwriters , cinematographers , film editors or actors . Other film directors have attended a film school . Directors use different approaches . Some outline a general plotline and let the actors improvise dialogue , while others control every aspect , and demand that the actors and crew follow instructions precisely . Some directors also write their own screenplays or collaborate on screenplays with long-standing writing partners . Some directors edit or appear in their films , or compose the music score for their films .",
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"text": "BAFTA Award for Best Film The BAFTA Award for Best Film is given annually by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and presented at the British Academy Film Awards . It has been given since the 1st BAFTA Awards , representing the best films of 1947 , but until 1969 it was called the BAFTA Award for Best Film From Any Source . It is possible for films from any country to be nominated , although British films are also recognised in the category BAFTA Award for Best British Film and ( since 1983 ) foreign-language films in BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language . As such , there have been multiple occasions of a film being nominated in two of these categories . There has been one tie for the Best Film award when , in 1962 , Ballad of a Soldier tied with The Hustler for Best Film from any Source . Until 1981 , the award was given to the director , except in 1976 and 1977 , when it was given to the producers . From 1981 to 1985 , it was given solely to the producers , and then in 1986 , it was shared between the Director and Producer . In 1998 , it was once again given to only the producers . In the following lists , the titles and names in bold with a dark grey background are the winners and recipients respectively ; those not in bold are the nominees . The years given are those in which the films under consideration were released , not the year of the ceremony , which always takes place the following year .",
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"text": "Art film An art film is typically a serious , independent film aimed at a niche market rather than a mass market audience . An art film is `` intended to be a serious artistic work , often experimental and not designed for mass appeal '' ; they are `` made primarily for aesthetic reasons rather than commercial profit '' , and they contain `` unconventional or highly symbolic content '' . Film critics and film studies scholars typically define an art film as possessing `` formal qualities that mark them as different from mainstream Hollywood films '' , which can include , among other elements , a sense of social realism ; an emphasis on the authorial expressiveness of the director ; and a focus on the thoughts , dreams , or motivations of characters , as opposed to the unfolding of a clear , goal-driven story . Film scholar David Bordwell describes art cinema as `` a film genre , with its own distinct conventions '' . Art film producers usually present their films at specialty theatres ( repertory cinemas , or , in the U.S. , `` arthouse cinemas '' ) and film festivals . The term art film is much more widely used in the United States , the UK and Australia than in Europe , where the term is more associated with `` auteur '' films and `` national cinema '' ( e.g. , German national cinema ) . Because they are aimed at small niche market audiences , they can rarely get the financial backing that will permit large production budgets , expensive special effects , costly celebrity actors , or huge advertising campaigns , as are used in widely released mainstream blockbuster films . Art film directors make up for these constraints by creating a different type of film , which typically uses lesser-known film actors ( or even amateur actors ) and modest sets to make films that focus much more on developing ideas or exploring new narrative techniques or film-making conventions . A certain degree of experience and knowledge are required to fully understand or appreciate such films . One mid-1990s art film was called `` largely a cerebral experience '' that one enjoys `` because of what you know about film '' . This contrasts sharply with mainstream `` blockbuster '' films , which are geared more towards escapism and pure entertainment . For promotion , art films rely on the publicity generated from film critics ' reviews , discussion of their film by arts columnists , commentators and bloggers , and `` word-of-mouth '' promotion by audience members . Since art films have small initial investment costs , they only need to appeal to a small portion of the mainstream viewing audiences to become financially viable .",
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"text": "Moving Picture Institute The Moving Picture Institute ( MPI ) is an American non-profit organization and film production company founded in 2005 by human rights advocate Thor Halvorssen . Its current executive director is Rob Pfaltzgraff . MPI produces and collaborates on both fictional films , and non-fictional , often documentary-style films . The subjects of MPI 's films typically center on concepts like human rights and individual freedoms , and governmental waste and corruption . It uses its films as a medium through which these kinds of social and economic troubles are brought to public attention to shape public perceptions , and ultimately , to change society 's values . As Halvorssen explains , `` Put it this way : What Sideways did for Pinot noir , I want to do for freedom . '' Public exposure to freedom-oriented ideas , they contend , will contribute to the improvement of these important issues which they feel tend to be ignored by other traditional media outlets .",
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"text": "Major film studio A major film studio is a production and film distributor that releases a substantial number of films annually and consistently commands a significant share of box office revenue in a given market . In the North American , Western , and global markets , the major film studios , often simply known as the majors , are commonly regarded as the six diversified media conglomerates whose various film production and distribution subsidiaries collectively command approximately 80 to 85 percent of U.S. and Canadian box office revenue . The term may also be applied more specifically to the primary motion picture business subsidiary of each respective conglomerate . The `` Big Six '' majors , whose operations are based in or around the Los Angeles neighborhood of Hollywood , are all centered in film studios active during Hollywood 's Golden Age of the 1930s and 1940s . In three cases -- 20th Century Fox , Warner Bros. , and Paramount -- the studios were one of the `` Big Five '' majors during that era as well . In two cases -- Columbia and Universal -- the studios were also considered majors , but in the next tier down , part of the `` Little Three '' . In the sixth case , Walt Disney Studios was an independent production company during the Golden Age ; it was an important Hollywood entity , but not a major . Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer , United Artists , and RKO were majors . Today , Disney is the only member of the Big Six whose parent entity is still located near Los Angeles ( actually , on Disney 's studio lot and in the same building ) . The five others report to conglomerates headquartered in New York City , Philadelphia , and Tokyo . Of the Big Six , Paramount is the only one still based in Hollywood , and Paramount and Fox are the only ones still located within the Los Angeles city limits , while Disney and Warner Bros. are located in Burbank , Columbia in Culver City , and Universal in the unincorporated area of Universal City . Most of today 's Big Six control subsidiaries with their own distribution networks that concentrate on arthouse pictures ( e.g. Fox Searchlight Pictures ) or genre films ( e.g. Sony 's Screen Gems ) ; several of these specialty units were shut down or sold off between 2008 and 2010 . The six major studios are contrasted with smaller production and/or distribution companies , which are known as independents or `` indies '' . The leading independent producer/distributors -- Lionsgate Films , The Weinstein Company , and former major studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer -- are sometimes referred to as `` mini-majors '' . From 1998 through 2005 , DreamWorks SKG commanded a large enough market share to arguably qualify it as a seventh major , despite its relatively small output . In 2006 , DreamWorks was acquired by Viacom , Paramount 's corporate parent . In late 2008 , DreamWorks once again became an independent production company ; its films were distributed by Disney 's Touchstone Pictures until 2016 , at which point distribution switched to Universal . The Big Six major studios are today primarily backers and distributors of films whose actual production is largely handled by independent companies -- either long-running entities or ones created for and dedicated to the making of a specific film . The specialty divisions often simply acquire distribution rights to pictures in which the studio has had no prior involvement . While the majors still do a modicum of true production , their activities are focused more in the areas of development , financing , marketing , and merchandising . Those business functions are still usually performed in or near Los Angeles , even though the runaway production phenomenon means that most films are now mostly or completely shot on location at places outside Los Angeles . Since the dawn of filmmaking , the U.S. major film studios have dominated both American cinema and the global film industry . U.S. studios have benefited from a strong first-mover advantage in that they were the first to industrialize filmmaking and master the art of mass-producing and distributing high-quality films with broad cross-cultural appeal . Today , the Big Six majors routinely distribute hundreds of films every year into all significant international markets ( that is , where discretionary income is high enough for consumers to afford to watch films ) . It is very rare , if not impossible , for a film to reach a broad international audience on multiple continents and in multiple languages without first being picked up by one of the majors for distribution .",
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"text": "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 American science fiction fantasy film co-produced and directed by Steven Spielberg , and written by Melissa Mathison . It features special effects by Carlo Rambaldi and Dennis Muren , and stars Henry Thomas , Dee Wallace , Robert MacNaughton , Drew Barrymore , Peter Coyote and Pat Welsh . It tells the story of Elliott ( Thomas ) , a lonely boy who befriends an extraterrestrial , dubbed `` E.T. '' , who is stranded on Earth . He and his siblings help it return home while attempting to keep it hidden from their mother and the government . The concept was based on an imaginary friend Spielberg created after his parents ' divorce in 1960 . In 1980 , Spielberg met Mathison and developed a new story from the stalled sci-fi horror film project Night Skies . It was shot from September to December 1981 in California on a budget of US$ 10.5 million . Unlike most films , it was shot in rough chronological order , to facilitate convincing emotional performances from the young cast . Released on June 11 , 1982 by Universal Pictures , E.T was an immediate blockbuster , surpassing Star Wars to become the highest-grossing film of all time -- a record it held for eleven years until Jurassic Park , another Spielberg-directed film , surpassed it in 1993 . It is the highest-grossing film of the 1980s . Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time , critics acclaimed it as a timeless story of friendship , and it ranks as the greatest science fiction film ever made in a Rotten Tomatoes survey . In 1994 , it was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being `` culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant '' . It was re-released in 1985 , and then again in 2002 to celebrate its 20th anniversary , with altered shots and additional scenes .",
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"text": "Prophets of Science Fiction Prophets of Science Fiction is an American documentary television series produced and hosted by Ridley Scott for the Science Channel . The program premiered on . The series covers the life and work of leading science fiction authors of the last couple of centuries . It depicts how they predicted and , accordingly , influenced the development of scientific advancements by inspiring many readers to assist in transforming those futuristic visions into everyday reality . The stories are told through film clips , reenactments , illustrations and interviews . The first episode received mixed reviews . Commentators appreciated the approach of combining coverage of contemporary scientific research and biographical exposition , but criticized the series as `` light on the substance and heavy on the exaggeration '' . The series ' attempts to link Mary Shelley 's Frankenstein to developments such as organ transplants , supercomputers and DNA research were described by one critic as far-fetched but by another as successful .",
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"text": "Scott Waugh Scott Waugh ( born 1970 or 1971 ) is an American film director , producer , and former stunt performer , best known for directing the 2012 war film Act of Valor with Mike McCoy . He also directed the Need for Speed film adaptation . He won the `` 10 Directors to Watch '' award at the 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival .",
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"text": "Howard Kazanjian Howard G. Kazanjian ( born July 26 , 1942 ) is an American film producer known for Raiders of the Lost Ark and Return of the Jedi . Kazanjian is also a former 8-year Vice President of Lucasfilm , Ltd. , and a published non-fiction author .",
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"text": "Joan Cusack Joan Cusack ( -LSB- ˈkjuːsæk -RSB- , born October 11 , 1962 ) is an American actress . She received Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in the romantic comedy-drama Working Girl ( 1988 ) and the romantic comedy In & Out ( 1997 ) , as well as one Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the latter . She is also known as the voice of Jessie in the Toy Story franchise . Cusack was a cast member on the comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live from 1985 to 1986 . She starred on the Showtime hit drama/comedy Shameless as Sheila Gallagher ( née Jackson ) , a role for which she has received five consecutive Emmy Award nominations , winning for the first time in 2015 . She is the sister of actress Ann and actor John Cusack .",
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"text": "Cul-de-sac (1966 film) Cul-de-sac is a 1966 British psychological comic thriller directed by the Polish director Roman Polanski . It was his second film in English , written by Polanski and Gérard Brach . The cast includes Donald Pleasence , Françoise Dorléac , Lionel Stander , Jack MacGowran , Iain Quarrier , Geoffrey Sumner , Renée Houston , William Franklyn , Trevor Delaney , Marie Kean . It also features Jacqueline Bisset ( credited as Jackie Bisset ) in a small role , in her second film appearance . The black and white cinematography is by Gil Taylor .",
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"text": "Twentieth Century (film) Twentieth Century is a 1934 American pre-Code screwball comedy film . Much of the film is set on the 20th Century Limited train as it travels from Chicago to New York City . The film was directed by Howard Hawks , stars John Barrymore and Carole Lombard , and features Walter Connolly , Roscoe Karns and Edgar Kennedy . Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur adapted their Broadway play of the same name -- itself based on the unproduced play Napoleon of Broadway by Charles Bruce Millholland -- with uncredited contributions from Gene Fowler and Preston Sturges . Along with Frank Capra 's It Happened One Night , also released in 1934 ( which amazingly has exactly the same music over the opening titles ) , Twentieth Century is considered to be a prototype for the screwball comedy . `` Howard Hawks ' rapid-fire romantic comedy established the essential ingredients of the screwball -- a dizzy dame , a charming but befuddled hero , dazzling dialogue and a dash of slapstick . '' Its success propelled Lombard into the front ranks of film comediennes . The film was added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress in 2011 .",
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"text": "Pat and Mike Pat and Mike is a 1952 American romantic comedy film starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn . The movie was written by Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin , and directed by George Cukor , who also directed The Philadelphia Story ( 1940 ) with Hepburn , and Adam 's Rib ( 1949 ) with Hepburn and Tracy .",
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"text": "The Country Girl (1954 film) The Country Girl is a 1954 American drama film directed by George Seaton and starring Bing Crosby , Grace Kelly , and William Holden . Adapted by George Seaton from Clifford Odets ' 1950 play of the same name , the film is about an alcoholic has-been actor struggling with the one last chance he 's been given to resurrect his career . Seaton won the Academy Award for Best Writing , Adapted Screenplay . It was entered in the 1955 Cannes Film Festival . Kelly won the Oscar for Best Actress for the role , which previously had earned Uta Hagen her first Tony Award in the play 's original Broadway production . The role , a non-glamorous departure for Kelly , was as the alcoholic actor 's long-suffering wife . The win was a huge surprise , as most critics and people in the press felt that Judy Garland would win for A Star Is Born . NBC even sent a camera crew to Garland 's hospital room , where she was recuperating from the birth of her son , in order to conduct a live interview with her if she won . The win by Kelly instead famously prompted Groucho Marx to send Garland a telegram stating it was `` the biggest robbery since Brinks . '' Given the period of its production , the film is notable for its realistic , frank dialogue and honest treatments of the surreptitious side of alcoholism and post-divorce misogyny .",
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"text": "A Good Marriage (film) A Good Marriage is a 2014 American psychological thriller film based on the novella of the same name by Stephen King , from the 2010 collection Full Dark , No Stars . It stars Joan Allen , Anthony LaPaglia , Kristen Connolly and Stephen Lang . It was released on October 3 , 2014 .",
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"text": "Divorce American Style Divorce American Style is a 1967 American satirical comedy film directed by Bud Yorkin and starring Dick Van Dyke , Debbie Reynolds , Jean Simmons , Jason Robards and Van Johnson . Norman Lear produced the film and wrote the script based on a story by Robert Kaufman . It focuses on a married couple that opts for divorce when counseling fails to help them resolve their various problems , and the problems presented to divorced people by alimony . The title is an homage to Divorce Italian Style ( 1961 ) .",
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"text": "The Treatment (2006 film) The Treatment is an American romantic comedy film released in 2006 starring Chris Eigeman and Famke Janssen and produced and directed by Oren Rudavsky . It is based on a novel with the same title by Daniel Menaker .",
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"text": "Raising Helen Raising Helen is a 2004 American comedy-drama film directed by Garry Marshall and written by Jack Amiel and Michael Begler . It stars Kate Hudson , John Corbett , Joan Cusack , Hayden Panettiere , siblings Spencer and Abigail Breslin , and Helen Mirren . It grossed $ 37,486,138 at the U.S. box office .",
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"text": "Falling in Love (1984 film) Falling in Love is a 1984 American romantic drama film starring Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep and directed by Ulu Grosbard . In the film , two married strangers meet randomly , become friends , and fall in love . They spend time together , riding the train into the city of New York , and begin meeting for coffee or lunch . They enjoy their time together and this enjoyment eventually blossoms into love .",
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"text": "Wakefield (film) Wakefield is a 2016 American drama film directed and written by Robin Swicord , based on the short story of same name by E. L. Doctorow . The film stars Bryan Cranston and Jennifer Garner . Principal photography began on November 30 , 2015 , in Pasadena , California . The film had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on September 2 , 2016 . It was released in a limited release on May 19 , 2017 , before being released through video on demand on May 26 , 2017 , by IFC Films .",
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"text": "Green Card (film) Green Card is a 1990 romantic comedy film written , produced , directed by Peter Weir and starring Gérard Depardieu and Andie MacDowell . The screenplay focuses on an American woman who enters into a marriage of convenience with a Frenchman so he can obtain a green card and remain in the United States . Depardieu won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor . The film won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture -- Musical or Comedy , and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay .",
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"text": "The Ugly Truth The Ugly Truth is a 2009 American romantic comedy film starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler . The film was released in North America on July 24 , 2009 by Columbia Pictures .",
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"text": "Edmond (film) Edmond is a 2005 American drama film directed by Stuart Gordon and starring William H. Macy , based on the 1982 play Edmond by David Mamet . Mamet also wrote the screenplay for the film . Edmond features Julia Stiles , Rebecca Pidgeon , Denise Richards , Mena Suvari , Joe Mantegna , Bai Ling , Jeffrey Combs , Dylan Walsh and George Wendt in supporting roles . It was screened at several film festivals from September 2005 to May 2006 , and had a limited release on July 14 , 2006 .",
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"text": "Something to Live For (film) Something to Live For is a 1952 American drama film starring Joan Fontaine , Ray Milland , and Teresa Wright , directed by George Stevens , and released by Paramount Pictures . The screenplay by Dwight Taylor was the first to focus on the Alcoholics Anonymous program as a means of overcoming an addiction to liquor .",
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"text": "Youth in Oregon Youth in Oregon is a 2016 American comedy-drama film directed by Joel David Moore . The film stars Frank Langella , Billy Crudup , Christina Applegate , Nicola Peltz , Mary Kay Place , and Josh Lucas . The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 16 , 2016 . The film was released in theaters on February 3 , 2017 , by Orion Pictures and Samuel Goldwyn Films .",
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"text": "My Fair Lady (film) My Fair Lady is a 1964 American musical film adapted from the Lerner and Loewe eponymous stage musical based on the 1913 stage play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw . With a screenplay by Alan Jay Lerner and directed by George Cukor , the film depicts a poor Cockney flower seller named Eliza Doolittle who overhears an arrogant phonetics professor , Henry Higgins , as he casually wagers that he could teach her to speak `` proper '' English , thereby making her presentable in the high society of Edwardian London . The film stars Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison as Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins respectively , with Stanley Holloway , Gladys Cooper and Wilfrid Hyde-White in supporting roles . A critical and commercial success , it won eight Academy Awards , including Best Picture , Best Actor , and Best Director . In 1998 , the American Film Institute named it the 91st greatest American film of all time .",
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"text": "Casanova (2005 film) Casanova is a 2005 American romantic film directed by Lasse Hallström starring Heath Ledger and loosely based on the life of Giacomo Casanova .",
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"text": "Say Anything... Say Anything ... is a 1989 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Cameron Crowe in his directorial debut . The film follows the romance between Lloyd Dobler ( John Cusack ) , an average student , and Diane Court ( Ione Skye ) , the valedictorian , immediately after their graduation from high school . In 2002 , Entertainment Weekly ranked Say Anything ... as the greatest modern movie romance , and it was ranked number 11 on Entertainment Weekly list of the 50 best high-school movies .",
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"text": "Bolero (1984 film) Bolero is a 1984 American romantic drama film starring Bo Derek , and written and directed by her husband John Derek . The film centers on the protagonist 's sexual awakening and her journey around the world to pursue an ideal first lover who will take her virginity . Despite minor commercial success , the film was critically panned , earning nominations for nine Golden Raspberry Awards at the 5th Golden Raspberry Awards and `` winning '' six , including the Worst Picture .",
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"text": "Aloha (film) Aloha is a 2015 American romantic comedy-drama film written , produced and directed by Cameron Crowe . The film , starring Bradley Cooper , Emma Stone , Rachel McAdams , Bill Murray , John Krasinski , Danny McBride , and Alec Baldwin , was released on May 29 , 2015 . The film received negative reviews from critics , and has grossed only $ 26 million against a budget of $ 37 million , making the film a box office bomb .",
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"text": "Suriname Suriname ( -LSB- ˈsʊrᵻnæm -RSB- , -LSB- - nɑːm -RSB- or -LSB- - nəm -RSB- , also spelled Surinam ) , officially known as the Republic of Suriname ( Republiek Suriname -LSB- ˌreːpyˈblik ˌsyːriˈnaːmə -RSB- ) , is a sovereign state on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America . It is bordered by French Guiana to the east , Guyana to the west and Brazil to the south . At just under 165000 km2 , it is the smallest country in South America . Suriname has a population of approximately 566,000 , most of whom live on the country 's north coast , in and around the capital and largest city , Paramaribo . Long inhabited by numerous cultures of indigenous tribes , Suriname was explored and contested by European powers before coming under Dutch rule in the late 17th century . In 1954 , the country became one of the constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands . On 25 November 1975 , the country of Suriname left the Kingdom of the Netherlands to become an independent state , nonetheless maintaining close economic , diplomatic , and cultural ties to its former colonizer . Its indigenous peoples have been increasingly active in claiming land rights and working to preserve their traditional lands and habitats . Suriname is considered to be a culturally Caribbean country , and is a member of the Caribbean Community ( CARICOM ) . While Dutch is the official language of government , business , media , and education , Sranan , an English-based creole language , is a widely used lingua franca . Suriname is the only territory outside Europe where Dutch is spoken by a majority of the population . The people of Suriname are among the most diverse in the world , spanning a multitude of ethnic , religious , and linguistic groups .",
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"text": "Honorary Order of the Yellow Star The Honorary Order of the Yellow Star ( Dutch : Ere-Orde van de Gele Ster '' ) is the highest state decoration of the Republic of Suriname . The Order was instituted in 1975 at the independence of Suriname and replaced the Dutch Order of the Netherlands Lion . It is awarded to individuals for their meritorious service to the Surinamese people or nation . Foreigners are also eligible to receive the order . The president of Suriname is the Grand Master of the order .",
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"text": "Surinamese general election, 1973 General elections were held in Suriname on 19 November 1973 . The result was a victory for the National Party Combination ( an alliance of the National Party of Suriname , the Nationalist Republican Party , the Party for National Unity and Solidarity and the Suriname Progressive People 's Party ) , which won 22 of the 39 seats . Voter turnout was 76.1 % .",
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"text": "History of Aruba Aruba 's first inhabitants were the Caquetio Indians from the Arawak tribe , who migrated there from Venezuela to escape attacks by the Caribs . Fragments of the earliest known Indian settlements date back to about 1000 . Due to Aruba 's mostly distant location from other Caribbean islands and strong currents in the sea which made canoe travel to the other islands difficult , the Caquetios remained more tied to South America than the Caribbean . In 1636 , Aruba was acquired by the Netherlands and remained under their control for nearly two centuries . In 1796 , the town that was later named Oranjestad , was founded and became the island 's capital . During the Napoleonic wars , the British Empire took control over the island , between 1799 and 1802 , and between 1804 and 1816 , before handing it back to the Dutch . A 19th-century gold rush was followed by prosperity brought on by first the opening of a crude oil transshipment facility in 1924 and then in 1928 with the opening of an oil refinery . This was the Lago Oil and Transport Company a 100 % owned subsidiary of Standard Oil of New Jersey . The Lago refinery was located on the east end of the island and on the west end Royal Dutch Shell had a small refinery , the Eagle Refinery which closed soon after World War II . The last decades of the 20th century saw a boom in the tourism industry , which became Aruba 's primary industry when the refinery closed in 1985 . In 1986 , Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles and became a separate , autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands , under the Dutch crown . Movement toward full independence was halted at Aruba 's prerogative in 1990 . Aruba has a mixture of people from South America , Europe , the Far East , and other islands of the Caribbean . After a break in the coalition between the ruling Arubaanse Volkspartij ( AVP ) and the Organisashon Liberal Arubano ( OLA ) , the election of July 1998 was pushed forward to December 1997 . The results were unclear , with votes equally divided between the People 's Electoral Movement Party ( MEP ) , the AVP , and the OLA . After negotiations failed to unite the MEP and AVP , a new coalition between the AVP and OLA formed , which forced the MEP to be the opposition .",
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"text": "Postage stamps and postal history of Suriname Suriname , a former Dutch colony on the north-east coast of South America , has issued stamps since 1873 . The earlier issues until it gained state autonomy in December 1954 , mostly featured the head of the Dutch monarch on them . Suriname gained full independence in November 1975 .",
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"text": "Bert Koenders Albert Gerard `` Bert '' Koenders ( -LSB- ˈɑlbərt ˈɣɪːrɑrt bɛrt ˈkundərs -RSB- ; born 28 May 1958 ) is a Dutch politician and diplomat , a member of the Labour Party . He has been the Netherlands ' Minister of Foreign Affairs since 17 October 2014 . Koenders studied political science and international relations . He was a member of the House of Representatives ( 1997 -- 2007 ) , the Minister for Development Cooperation ( 2007 -- 2010 ) , the UN Secretary-General 's Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Operation in the Ivory Coast ( 2011 -- 2013 ) , and the UN Secretary-General 's Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali ( 2013 -- 2014 ) . Koenders founded the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank/International Monetary Fund and has served as President of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Parliamentary Assembly and leader of its Socialist Group .",
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"text": "Monarchy of the Netherlands The monarchy of the Netherlands is constitutional and as such , the role and position of the monarch are defined and limited by the constitution of the Netherlands . Consequently , a fairly large portion of the Dutch constitution is devoted to the monarch ; roughly a third of the constitution describes the succession , mechanisms of accession and abdication to the throne , the roles and responsibilities of the monarch and the formalities of communication between the States-General of the Netherlands and the role of the monarch in the creation of laws . The Kingdom of the Netherlands has been an independent monarchy since 16 March 1815 , but its one-time sovereign provinces have intermittently been `` governed '' by members of the House of Orange-Nassau and the House of Nassau from 1559 to 1747 , since Philip II of Spain appointed William of Orange as stadtholder . William became the leader of the Dutch Revolt and the independent Dutch Republic . As stadtholder , he was followed by several of his descendants . In 1747 , the function of stadtholder became a hereditary position in all Provinces of the thus `` crowned '' Dutch Republic . The last stadtholder was William V. His son became the first king as William I.",
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"text": "NAKS NAKS ( Na Afrikan Kulturu fu Sranan ) ( Our African Culture of Suriname ) is a social and cultural organization which promotes Afro-Surinamese culture and expression in Suriname and worldwide . The organisation was founded in 1948 with Eugène Drenthe as its first president , when it emerged as the successor of association football club T.O.P. ( Tot Ons Plezier ) which was founded a year prior . Originally a multi-sports club , NAKS ( then known as Na Arbeid Komt Sport ) eventually evolved into a social and cultural organization promoting language , sports , music , arts and crafts of the African diaspora . Headquartered in Paramaribo , it also runs the NAKS Volkshogeschool ( formerly known as the Volkshogeschool Kofidjompo ) located in Lelydorp .",
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"text": "Sint Maarten Sint Maarten ( -LSB- sɪnt ˈmaːrtə ( n ) -RSB- ) is an island country in the Caribbean . It is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands . With a population of 33,609 on an area of 34 km2 , it encompasses the southern 40 % of the divided island of Saint Martin , while the northern 60 % of the island constitutes the French overseas collectivity of Saint-Martin . Its capital is Philipsburg . Before 10 October 2010 , Sint Maarten was known as the Island Territory of Sint Maarten ( Eilandgebied Sint Maarten ) , and was one of five island territories ( eilandgebieden ) that constituted the Netherlands Antilles .",
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"text": "Wim Udenhout Willem `` Wim '' Alfred Udenhout ( born 29 September 1937 ) was the military installed Prime Minister of Suriname from February 1984 to July 1986 . He had previously been a teacher and , for a time , a Black Power activist . As an academic he had a PhD in English literature from Leiden University . He later served as an ambassador to the United States . He did not favor investigating the military 's murder of civilians or of Maroon people . He is most recently the Chairman of the Suriname Conservation Foundation .",
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"text": "National Democratic Party (Suriname) The National Democratic Party ( NDP ) ( Nationale Democratische Partij ) is a political party in Suriname . It was founded on 4 July 1987 by Surinamese leader Dési Bouterse . In the 2015 general election the party scored 45.56 % of the vote and 26 of 51 seats in parliament . Millennium Combinatie , an alliance in which the party was the main component , won ten out of 51 parliamentary seats and took 15 % of the votes in the 2000 elections . NDP chairman Bouterse was elected President of Suriname on 19 July 2010 , after he won the 2010 elections with his Mega Combination of which the NDP was the dominant party . The party won the 2015 elections as well , winning 26 seats against an alliance of 7 ( later 6 ) parties .",
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"text": "Transport in Suriname The Republic of Suriname ( Republiek Suriname ) has a number of forms of transport .",
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"text": "Indonesia–South Africa relations Indonesia -- South Africa relations are foreign bilateral relations between Indonesia and South Africa . Indonesian -- South African relations were formalized through the establishment of diplomatic relations in August 1994 . The South African Embassy in Jakarta was established in January 1995 , and Indonesia opened its Embassy in Pretoria in 1995 . Both nations are members of the World Trade Organization ( WTO ) and G-20 major economies . In 2012 , during a briefing on Foreign Policy initiatives for 2012 , Indonesia named South Africa amongst its 14 strategic partners . According to a 2013 BBC World Service Poll , Indonesians ' perception of South Africa are divided between 36 % a negative view , and 33 % expressing a positive one , this is about the same as global average opinion on South Africa .",
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"text": "French Guiana French Guiana ( pronounced -LSB- giːˈɑːnə -RSB- or -LSB- giːˈænə -RSB- , Guyane française -LSB- ɡɥijan fʁɑ̃sɛz -RSB- ) , officially called Guiana ( Guyane ) , is an overseas department and region of France , located on the north Atlantic coast of South America in the Guyanas . It borders Brazil to the east and south , and Suriname to the west . Its 83,534 km2 area has a very low population density of only 3 inhabitants per km2 , with half of its 244,118 inhabitants in 2013 living in the metropolitan area of Cayenne , its capital . By land area , it is the second largest region of France and the largest outermost region within the European Union . Both the region and the department have been ruled since December 2015 by a single assembly within the framework of a new territorial collectivity , the French Guiana Territorial Collectivity ( French : collectivité territoriale de Guyane ) . This assembly , the French Guiana Assembly ( French : assemblée de Guyane ) , has replaced the former regional council and departmental council , which were both disbanded . The French Guiana Assembly is in charge of regional and departmental government . Its president is Rodolphe Alexandre . The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans . The first French establishment is recorded in 1503 but the French presence did n't really become durable until 1643 and the foundation of Cayenne . Guiana then became a slave colony and saw its population increase until the official abolition of slavery at the time of the French revolution . Guiana temporarily became a French department in 1797 but was gradually transformed into a penal colony with the establishment of a network of camps and penitentiaries spread over the coast where prisoners were sentenced to forced labor . During World War II , the Guianan Félix Éboué was one of the first to stand behind General de Gaulle as early as June 18 , 1940 . Guiana officially rallied Free France in 1943 . It definitively abandoned its status as a colony and became again a French department in 1946 . De Gaulle , who became president , decided to establish the Guiana Space Center in 1965 . It is now operated by the CNES , Arianespace and the European Space Agency ( ESA ) . Several thousand Hmong refugees from Laos migrated to French Guiana in the late 1970s and early 1980s . Nowadays fully integrated in the French central state , Guiana is a part of the European Union , and its official currency is the euro . The region is the most prosperous territory in South America with the highest GDP per capita . A large part of Guiana 's economy derives from the presence of the Guiana Space Centre , now the European Space Agency 's primary launch site near the equator . As elsewhere in France , the official language is French , but each ethnic community has its own language , of which Guianan Creole is the most widely spoken .",
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"text": "Yngwe Elstak Yngwe Elstak is a former Surinamese military . He was the first commander of the Surinamese Armed Forces , from November 25 , 1975 , until February 25 , 1980 . Elstak was born in the Dutch East Indies to Surinamese parents . He left the Dutch East Indies after World War II . As a career soldier in Dutch service , he moved to the Forces in Suriname ( TRIS ) , part of the Royal Netherlands Army . In the run of the independence of Suriname in 1975 , Elstak was appointed as project officer for the transition of the TRIS to the Surinamese Armed Forces . With the independence of Suriname on November 25 , 1975 , Elstak went into Surinamese service and became the first commander of the Suriname Armed Forces . In subsequent years , there was much unrest in the Surinamese army , particularly on working conditions . In 1980 , non-commissioned officers founded a new Surinamese military union : the BoMiKa ( Association of Military Framework ) . The establishment of the BoMiKa was unacceptable to Elstak and Prime Minister Henck Arron . The three board members were put in prison . As a result , on 25 February 1980 , sixteen sergeants led by Dési Bouterse overthrew the Arron government with a violent military coup d'état , now known as the Sergeants Coup . Colonel Elstak was deposed by the coup perpetrators as commander and replaced by Bouterse .",
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"text": "Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa (NGK) The Dutch Reformed Church ( , abbreviated NGK ) is a Reformed Christian denomination in South Africa . It also has a presence in neighbouring countries , such as Namibia , Swaziland , and parts of Botswana , Zimbabwe and Zambia . It claims 1.1 million members and 1,602 ordained ministers in 1,158 congregations . The Nederduits in the denomination 's Afrikaans name refers to the old nomenclature for the Dutch language , formerly written as Nederduitsch in Dutch . This not to be confused with the literal translation Low German , which is a dialect in the north of Germany . It is therefore correctly referred to as the `` Dutch Reformed Church '' in South Africa . Originating in the 17th century from the Dutch Reformed Church of the Netherlands , the NGK is the largest denomination within South Africa 's Dutch Reformed tradition . Along with the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa ( NHK ) and the Reformed Churches in South Africa , it is considered one of the three sister churches of South Africa .",
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"text": "Arya Samaj in Suriname Suriname has possibly the highest proportion of Hindus who are Arya Samajis , compared to any other country . In Suriname , the Hindu population had split , with roughly 20 % following the teachings of Swami Dayanand Saraswati , founder of the Ārya Samāj , and 80 % following the Sanatan Dharm . Today the number of Ārya Samājĩs is probably some 29,300 . The arrival of Arya Samaj preachers in Suriname , in 1929 , caused a rift in the Hindu community , between the followers of Sanatan Dharm and the Ārya Samāj .",
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"text": "Dutch Americans Dutch Americans are Americans of Dutch descent whose ancestors came from The Netherlands in the recent or distant past . Whether intentional or not , they usually maintain connections with their Dutch heritage , by having , for example , a Dutch surname or belonging to a Dutch community group . Dutch settlement in the Americas started in 1613 with New Amsterdam , which was exchanged with the British for the current Suriname at the treaty of Breda ( 1667 ) and renamed New York City . The British split the Dutch colony of New Netherlands into two pieces , and named them New York and New Jersey . Further waves of immigration occurred in the 19th and 20th centuries . According to the 2013 American Community Survey , an estimated 4.5 million Americans claim total or partial Dutch heritage . Today the majority of the Dutch Americans live in Michigan , California , Montana , Minnesota , New York , Wisconsin , Idaho , Utah , Iowa , Ohio , West Virginia , and Pennsylvania .",
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"text": "Belgium–Netherlands relations Belgian -- Dutch relations refer to interstate relations between the Belgium and the Netherlands . It can be seen as one of the closest international relationships in existence , marked by shared history , culture , institutions and language , extensive people-to-people links , aligned security interests , sporting tournaments and vibrant trade and investment cooperation . Relations were established after Belgium became independent from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1839 . Both nations are great allies with cultural similarities and close cooperation between both governments . Dutch , known in Belgium as Flemish , is the most-spoken language in both countries . Approximately 35,000 Belgian nationals live in the Netherlands , while there are around 111,000 Dutch nationals in Belgium . Thanks to their shared history and the Dutch language , the Netherlands and Belgium have strong cultural ties . In 1980 , the two countries set up the Dutch Language Union to encourage greater cooperation in the field of Dutch language and literature . The Union offers services including language tools like dictionaries and a language advice service , education in and about Dutch , literature and reading skills , and activities promoting the Dutch language in Europe and the rest of the world . The Union also works to showcase the two countries ' shared cultural heritage . Belgium has an embassy in The Hague and consulates in Amsterdam , Maastricht , Nijmegen , Roosendaal , Rotterdam , Terneuzen , Vlissingen and Winsum , while the Netherlands has an embassy in Brussels and consulates in Antwerp , Ghent , Liège and Namur . Both nations are members of the European Union and NATO and , together with Luxembourg , form the Low Countries and the Benelux economic union . Many television programmes are made mutually between the two countries , such as So You Think You Can Dance and Benelux ' Next Top Model . The two countries were joint hosts of the UEFA Euro 2000 football tournament and ( unfruitfully ) made a bid to host the 2018 World Cup football .",
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"text": "Laos–Thailand relations Laos and Thailand have had bilateral relations for the most part of history . The two countries share a common border , share linguistic and cultural similarities , and have long intertwined histories since the time of their predecessor kingdoms Lan Xang and Ayutthaya in the 15th century . The Lao kingdom of Lan Xang included all of northeastern Thailand as recently as the early 18th century . Thailand 's northeastern region , Isan , has particularly strong Lao roots . Linguistically , the inhabitants of Isan , a third of the Thai population , speak the Isan language , a Lao dialect . Both countries have an interest in making the Mekong River a `` river of true peace and friendship '' , as their respective prime ministers called for in 1976 . Diplomatic relations between the modern states were established in 1950 , but cross-border cooperation only began at the end of the Cold War .",
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"text": "Miss Suriname Miss Suriname is a national Beauty pageant in Suriname .",
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"text": "Kirk Douglas Kirk Douglas ( born Issur Danielovitch , December 9 , 1916 ) is an American actor , producer , director , and author . He is one of the last living people of the film industry 's Golden Age . After an impoverished childhood with immigrant parents and six sisters , he had his film debut in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers ( 1946 ) with Barbara Stanwyck . Douglas soon developed into a leading box-office star throughout the 1950s and 1960s , known for serious dramas , including westerns and war movies . During his career he appeared in more than 90 movies . Douglas became an international star through positive reception for his leading role as an unscrupulous boxing hero in Champion ( 1949 ) , which brought him his first nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor . Other early films include Young Man with a Horn ( 1950 ) , playing opposite Lauren Bacall and Doris Day ; Ace in the Hole opposite Jan Sterling ( 1951 ) ; and Detective Story ( 1951 ) . He received a second Oscar nomination for his dramatic role in The Bad and the Beautiful ( 1952 ) , opposite Lana Turner , and his third nomination for portraying Vincent van Gogh in Lust for Life ( 1956 ) . In 1955 , he established Bryna Productions , which began producing films as varied as Paths of Glory ( 1957 ) and Spartacus ( 1960 ) . In those two films , he starred and collaborated with the then relatively unknown director , Stanley Kubrick . Douglas helped break the Hollywood blacklist by having Dalton Trumbo write Spartacus with an official on-screen credit , although Trumbo 's family claims he overstated his role . He produced and starred in Lonely Are the Brave ( 1962 ) , considered a cult classic , and Seven Days in May ( 1964 ) , opposite Burt Lancaster , with whom he made seven films . In 1963 , he starred in the Broadway play One Flew Over the Cuckoo 's Nest , a story he purchased , which he later gave to his son Michael Douglas , who turned it into an Oscar-winning film . As an actor and philanthropist , Douglas has received three Academy Award nominations , an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement , and the Presidential Medal of Freedom . As an author , he has written ten novels and memoirs . Currently , he is No. 17 on the American Film Institute 's list of the greatest male screen legends of classic Hollywood cinema , and the highest-ranked living person on the list . After barely surviving a helicopter crash in 1991 and then suffering a stroke in 1996 , he has focused on renewing his spiritual and religious life . He lives with his second wife ( of 63 years ) , Anne , a producer . He turned 100 on December 9 , 2016 .",
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"text": "The Producers (1968 film) The Producers is a 1968 American satirical comedy film written and directed by Mel Brooks and starring Zero Mostel , Gene Wilder , Dick Shawn , and Kenneth Mars . The film was Brooks 's directorial debut , and he won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay . Although the release date was officially 1968 , the premier took place in Pittsburgh on November 22 , 1967 . Decades later , the film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry and placed eleventh on the AFI 's 100 Years ... 100 Laughs list . It was later remade by Brooks as an acclaimed Broadway stage musical , which itself was adapted for a 2005 feature film starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick .",
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"text": "Sandy Stern Sandy Stern is an American film producer , best known for his work on the films Pump Up the Volume ( 1990 ) , Being John Malkovich ( 1999 ) and Saved ! ( 2004 ) .",
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"text": "Scott Rudin Scott Rudin ( born July 14 , 1958 ) is an American film producer and a theatrical producer . Rudin started to work as a theatre production assistant aged 16 . In lieu of college , he took a job as a casting director and then started his own company . His firm cast many Broadway shows . Rudin moved to Los Angeles in 1980 and started to work at Edgar J. Scherick Associates . He formed his own company , Scott Rudin Productions , and his first film was Gillian Armstrong 's Mrs. Soffel . Soon after , he joined 20th Century-Fox as an executive producer , and eventually became president of production by 1986 , at the age of 29 . He entered into a producing deal with Paramount , where he stayed for almost 15 years . He eventually moved to Disney , where he made movies under the Touchstone Pictures , Walt Disney Pictures , Hollywood Pictures and Miramax Films labels . In 2012 , Rudin became one of the few people who have won an Emmy , Grammy , Oscar and Tony Award , and the first producer to do so .",
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"text": "Douglas Arrowsmith Douglas Arrowsmith is a Canadian film director and writer . He has produced award-winning documentaries for CBC Television , music videos , and feature-length films for BBC Four , The Movie Network and HBO Canada .",
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"text": "Transatlantic Sessions Transatlantic Sessions is the collective title for a series of musical productions by Glasgow-based Pelicula Films Ltd , funded by - and produced for BBC Scotland , BBC Four and RTÉ of Ireland . The productions comprise collaborative live performances by various leading folk and country musicians from both sides of the North Atlantic , playing music from Scotland , Ireland , England and North America , who congregate under the musical direction of Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas to record and film a set of half-hour TV episodes . The Television director is Mike Alexander and the producer is Douglas Eadie . In addition to the TV productions , public performances of the Transatlantic Sessions have been staged recently by some of the participating artists , receiving critical acclaim in the press and six series albums have been released in both CD and DVD format by Whirlie Records ( see also External links , below ) . __ TOC __",
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"text": "The Juggler (film) The Juggler ( 1953 ) is a drama film about a survivor of the Holocaust , played by Kirk Douglas . The screenplay was adapted by Michael Blankfort from his novel of the same name .",
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"text": "Douglas Henderson (actor) Douglas Henderson ( January 14 , 1919 in Montclair , New Jersey -- April 5 , 1978 in Studio City , California ) was an American film and television actor . Originally a stage actor , he made the shift to film in 1952 , with his appearance in Stanley Kramer 's Eight Iron Men . Additional film appearances include the 1962 John Frankenheimer film The Manchurian Candidate , in which he played Col. Milt , the direct supervisor of the Maj. Marco character ( played by Frank Sinatra ) . He played Congressman Morrissey in the 1968 comedy Stay Away , Joe starring Elvis Presley . On television , Henderson made six guest appearances on Perry Mason , including the role of title character and defendant Felix Heidemann in the 1960 episode , `` The Case of the Clumsy Clown . '' In 1963 he again played the defendant , this time Dwight Garrett , in `` The Case of the Elusive Element . '' In 1965 he played murder victim Frank Jones , alias Frank Jensen , in `` The Case of the Wrongful Writ , '' and in 1966 he again played the defendant , Greg Stanley , in `` The Case of the Crafty Kidnapper . ''",
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"text": "Greg Daniels Gregory Martin `` Greg '' Daniels ( born June 13 , 1963 ) is an American television comedy writer , producer , and director . He is known for his work on several television series , including Saturday Night Live , The Simpsons , King of the Hill and The Office . All four shows were named among Times James Poniewozik 's All Time 100 TV Shows . Daniels attended Harvard University and he became friends with Conan O'Brien . Their first writing credit was for Not Necessarily the News , before they were laid off due to budget cuts . He eventually became a writer for two long-running series : Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons . He joined the writing staff of The Simpsons during the fifth season , and he wrote several classic episodes including `` Lisa 's Wedding , '' `` Bart Sells His Soul '' and `` 22 Short Films About Springfield . '' He left the series in order to co-create another long-running animated series , King of the Hill , with Mike Judge . The series ran for thirteen years before it was cancelled in 2009 . During the series run , he worked on several other series , including the American version of The Office and Parks and Recreation . As of 2016 , he is an executive producer on the TBS series People of Earth . ''",
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"text": "Line producer A line producer is a type of film producer who is the key manager during daily operations of a feature film , television film , or an episode of a TV program . A line producer works on one film at a time . They are responsible for human resources and handling any problems that come up during production .",
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"text": "Dee Caruso Dee Caruso ( April 7 , 1929 -- May 27 , 2012 ) was an American television and film screenwriter and television producer , whose credits included Get Smart , The Monkees and The Smothers Brothers Show . Caruso and his longtime writing partner , Gerald Gardner , frequently collaborated on projects . The writing duo were the head writers for the 1960s television comedy series , Get Smart . Caruso began his career by writing for stand-up comedians at nightclubs , including Don Adams and Allen & Rossi , the comedy team of Marty Allen and Steve Rossi . Caruso and writing partner , Gerald Gardner , were head writers for Get Smart . They duo continued to collaborate on projects throughout their career . Caruso and Gardner wrote 22 episodes of The Monkees , which aired from 1966 to 1968 . In 1965 , Caruso and Gardner were part of the writing staff which won an Emmy for their work on David Frost 's That Was The Week That Was . They co-produced The Red Skelton Show . Together , they wrote other episodes of The Smothers Brothers Show , What 's Happening !! , The Ghost & Mrs. Muir , Happy Days and The Bill Cosby Show . Caruso and Gardner co-wrote a 1966 episode of Gilligan 's Island , `` The Producer , '' which guest starred Phil Silvers . Caruso and Gardner co-wrote television specials for Jerry Lewis , Bill Cosby , Robin Williams , Debbie Reynolds , Don Rickles and Jack Benny . Additionally , the pair wrote several television films , including Break Up , which starred Bernadette Peters in 1973 ; and How to Break Up a Happy Divorce , a 1976 NBC television movie starring Barbara Eden , which the duo also produced . Dee Caruso and Gardner also worked on several feature film projects . They co-wrote Which Way to the Front ? , a 1970 satirical war flick starring Jerry Lewis ; The World 's Greatest Athlete , a 1973 Walt Disney production starring John Amos and Jan-Michael Vincent ; and Doin ' Time , a 1985 Warner Brothers film . Caruso and his wife , Sandra Caruso , co-taught a class , called `` What 's Funny , What 's Not , '' for ten years at the UCLA Extension Writers ' Program . Caruso then became a screenwriting professor at the UCLA School of Theater , Film and Television , where he taught for more than twenty years . Dee Caruso died of pneumonia at his home in Brentwood , Los Angeles , on May 27 , 2012 , at the age of 83 . He was survived by his wife of 47 years , Sandra Caruso . His memorial service was held at the Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles .",
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"text": "Hawk Koch Howard Winchel `` Hawk '' Koch , Jr. ( born December 14 , 1945 ) is an American film producer and a former road manager for the musical groups The Supremes and The Dave Clark Five .",
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"text": "Doug Jung Doug Jung is an American screenwriter and film producer . He is known for writing the screenplay for the 2016 film Star Trek Beyond .",
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"text": "Boyd Kirkland Boyd Douglas Kirkland ( November 4 , 1950 -- January 27 , 2011 ) was an American television director of animated cartoons . He was best known for his work on X-Men Evolution . His other famous works included Batman : The Animated Series . He suffered from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis ( IPF ) and interstitial lung disease ( ILD ) . While in ICU at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center , he died waiting for a lung transplant on January 27 , 2011 . He has a book dedicated to him called Guardians of the Galaxy cosmic team-up .",
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"text": "Stephanie Langhoff Stephanie Langhoff is an American film and television producer . She is the president of Duplass Brothers Productions .",
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"text": "Video game producer A video game producer is the person in charge of overseeing and funding development of a video game .",
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"text": "May 3rd Films May 3rd Films is a film and television production company founded in 2003 by noted filmmaker Kirk Fraser .",
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"text": "John Goldwyn John Howard Goldwyn ( born August 10 , 1958 ) is an American film producer .",
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"text": "Producers Guild of America Award The Producers Guild of America Award was originally established in 1990 by the Producers Guild of America as the Golden Laurel Awards , created by PGA Treasurer Joel Freeman with the support of Guild President Leonard Stern , in order to honor the visionaries who produce and execute motion picture and television product . The ceremony has been hosted each year by celebrity host/presenters , including Nick Clooney , Michael Douglas , Robert Guillaume , James Earl Jones , Jack Lemmon , Shirley MacLaine , Garry Marshall , Walter Matthau , Ronald Reagan , Marlo Thomas , Grant Tinker , and Ted Turner , among others .",
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"text": "Dave Erickson Dave Erickson is an American television writer and producer , best known for co-creating Fear the Walking Dead with Robert Kirkman , which he is currently the showrunner for . He also created the television series Canterbury 's Law , and wrote and produced for television series Sons of Anarchy and Low Winter Sun .",
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"text": "DVD authoring DVD authoring is the process of creating a DVD video capable of playing on a DVD player . DVD authoring software must conform to the specifications set by the DVD Forum . DVD authoring is the second step in the process of producing finished DVDs . The first step is the creation of the movie ( or programme ) and the second , the authoring , is the creation of artwork , user menus , insertion of chapter points , overdubs/commentaries , setting autoplay and/or repeat options , etc. . The final step is the manufacturing ( replication ) process to mass-produce finished DVDs . Strictly speaking , DVD authoring differs from the process of MPEG encoding , but most DVD authoring software has a built-in encoder , although separate encoders are still used when better quality or finer control over compression settings are required . Most DVD-authoring applications focus exclusively on video DVDs and do not support the authoring of DVD-Audio discs . Stand-alone DVD recorder units generally have basic authoring functions , though the creator of the DVD has little or no control over the layout of the DVD menus , which generally differ between models and brands .",
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"text": "Tyra Banks Tyra Lynne Banks ( born December 4 , 1973 ) is an American television personality , producer , businesswoman , actress , author , former model and occasional singer . Born in Inglewood , California , she began her career as a model at age 15 , and was the first African American woman to be featured on the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue , on which she appeared twice . She was a Victoria 's Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005 . By the early 2000s , Banks was one of the world 's top-earning models . Banks began acting on television in 1993 on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air , and made her film debut in Higher Learning in 1995 . She had major roles such as Eve in Disney Channel 's Life-Size and Zoe in the box office hit Coyote Ugly . She had small roles in the romantic film Love & Basketball and horror film Halloween : Resurrection , and appeared in television series Gossip Girl and Glee . In 2003 , Banks created and began presenting the long-running reality television series America 's Next Top Model , which she executive produced and presented for the first twenty-two seasons until the series ' cancellation in October 2015 . She remained executive producer for the revival of the series , and enlisted Rita Ora as host for the twenty-third cycle before reassuming the duties herself for the upcoming twenty-fourth cycle . Banks was the co-creator of True Beauty , and had her own talk show , The Tyra Banks Show , which aired on The CW for five seasons and won two Daytime Emmy awards for Outstanding Talk Show Informative . She co-hosted the talk show FABLife for two months . In 2017 , Banks will replace Nick Cannon as host of America 's Got Talent for its 12th season . In 2010 , she published a young adult novel titled Modelland , based on her life as a model which topped The New York Times Best Seller list in 2011 . Banks is one of four African Americans and seven women to have repeatedly ranked among the world 's most influential people by TIME magazine .",
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"text": "Carnival of Souls (1998 film) Carnival of Souls ( also billed as Wes Craven Presents ` Carnival of Souls ' ) is a 1998 horror film , a remake of Herk Harvey 's 1962 horror film of the same name , although it has very little in common with the story of the original . It stars Bobbie Phillips and comedian Larry Miller , and was directed by Adam Grossman and Ian Kessner . It was executive produced by Wes Craven . The tagline for the film was : `` Enter at your own risk ! Enter if you dare . ''",
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"text": "Adam and Evil (2004 film) Adam and Evil is a 2004 horror film directed by Andrew Van Slee about a group of teens who face a murderer while partying at a camping site . It stars Erica Cerra , James Clayton , and Jodie Graham . Filming began on April 30 , 2003 in Los Angeles and it was released on April 27 , 2004 . The film was released on DVD as Halloween Camp 2 : Scream If You Wan na Die Faster in the United Kingdom . Although there is no plot continuity , the UK name implies a sequel to the 2003 Bloody Murder 2 : Closing Camp , released as Halloween Camp in the UK . This in turn is a sequel to the 2000 slasher movie Bloody Murder .",
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"text": "Hold'em (film) Hold 'em is a 2014 American thriller film directed by Clay DuMaw . The film 's plot combines Texas hold 'em with elements from horror and thriller films such as Battle Royale and Saw .",
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"text": "Black Christmas (2006 film) Black Christmas ( abbreviated as Black X-Mas ) is a 2006 American-Canadian slasher film written and directed by Glen Morgan and starring Katie Cassidy , Michelle Trachtenberg , Mary Elizabeth Winstead , Oliver Hudson , Lacey Chabert , Kristen Cloke , and Andrea Martin . The film takes place several days before Christmas , and tells the story of a group of sorority sisters who are stalked and murdered by the house 's former inhabitants during a winter storm . It is a loose remake of the 1974 film of the same name . The film was produced by Morgan and James Wong through their production company Hard Eight Pictures , along with 2929 Productions and Dimension Films , while Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer distributed the film . In December 2006 , upon anticipation of its premiere , the film garnered some criticism from religious groups due to its graphic content in a holiday setting , as well as the distributor 's decision to release the film on Christmas Day in the United States . The film opened in the United Kingdom on December 15 , 2006 , and , despite backlash from some religious organizations , opened in US theaters on Christmas Day .",
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"text": "The Boogeyman (1980 film) The Boogeyman ( released in the United Kingdom as The Bogey Man ) is a 1980 American supernatural horror film directed by Ulli Lommel and starring Suzanna Love , John Carradine , and Ron James . The movie 's title refers to the long-held superstition of boogeymen beings , and its plot concerns an adult brother and sister who are targeted by the ghost of their mother 's deceased boyfriend which has been freed from an imprisoned mirror . The film has received mixed to negative critical reviews , with criticism mainly regarding the heavy similarities from earlier horror films such as Halloween , The Exorcist , and The Amityville Horror . However , the movie became successful enough commercially to make the film-makers eager to release sequels , resulting in the film being followed by Boogeyman II and Return of the Boogeyman .",
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"text": "Top Model Top Model or Next Top Model is a fashion-themed reality television show format produced in many countries throughout the world and seen in over 120 countries producing over 200 seasons ( referred to as `` cycles '' ) . The show takes the form of a modeling competition whose winners typically receive a contract with a major modeling agency and a cover shoot and fashion photo spread in a fashion magazine . The format was created by Tyra Banks for the original series , America 's Next Top Model which was first aired in 2003 , produced by Ken Mok 's 10 by 10 Entertainment .",
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"text": "Spectres (film) Spectres is a 2004 supernatural drama film directed by Phil Leirness and starring by Marina Sirtis , Dean Haglund and Tucker Smallwood .",
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"text": "Phillip Van Dyke Phillip Van Dyke ( born June 13 , 1984 ) is an American actor best known for his role as the goblin Luke in the first two installments of the Halloweentown film series .",
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"text": "Terror Firmer Terror Firmer is a 1999 American comedy horror film directed by Lloyd Kaufman , written by Douglas Buck , Patrick Cassidy , Kaufman , and James Gunn , and starring Will Keenan , Alyce LaTourelle , and Kaufman . The film was produced by the Troma Entertainment company , known for distributing campy exploitation films . The film features several direct references to the previous Troma films , such as The Toxic Avenger , and includes famous Troma props , like the ` Penis Monster ' ( referred to , in the film , as `` Thor , the God of Love '' ) and a severed leg . It was loosely based , in that respect , on Kaufman and Gunn 's book All I Need to Know about Filmmaking I Learned from the Toxic Avenger .",
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"text": "House of Fears House of Fears is a 2007 horror film , directed by Ryan Little . It stars Corri English , Sandra McCoy , Michael J. Pagan , Corey Sevier and Alice Greczyn . The film was released Direct-to-DVD on April 27 , 2009 in the UK . The DVD release in the United States was distributed by Your Indie Films . The movie features a cameo from American actor Jared Padalecki .",
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"text": "Daughters of Satan Daughters of Satan is a 1972 American horror film directed by Hollingsworth Morse and written by John C. Higgins . The film stars Tom Selleck , Barra Grant , Tani Guthrie , Paraluman , Vic Silayan and Vic Díaz . The film was released on November 1 , 1972 , by United Artists . It was released as a double feature with Superbeast .",
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"text": "Tribute (play) Tribute is a play by Bernard Slade . The plot focuses on Scottie Templeton , a popular actor who has spent his life shirking responsibility . When he discovers he is terminally ill with leukemia , he attempts to reconnect with his long-estranged son . The play had extensive pre-Broadway runs in Boston , at the Colonial Theatre , and Toronto , at the Royal Alexandra Theatre . Before the play opened on Broadway , producer Morton Gottlieb and author Bernard Slade , had sold the movie rights to Paramount for over $ 1 million . On the opening night party at Tavern on the Green , Gottlieb gave out checks to investors , for payment in full , without help from the movie sale . After four previews , the play 's Broadway production opened on June 1 , 1978 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre . Directed by Arthur Storch and starring Jack Lemmon , it ran for 212 performances . Jack had committed to do the play through November 1978 . The cast included Robert Picardo , Catherine Hicks , and Rosemary Prinz . Lemmon was nominated for both a Tony and a Drama Desk Award for his performance . In 1980 , Slade adapted his play for a feature film directed by Bob Clark , with Lemmon recreating his performance in the lead role . The supporting cast included Robby Benson , Lee Remick , Colleen Dewhurst , John Marley , and Kim Cattrall .",
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"text": "Adrianne Palicki Adrianne Lee Palicki ( born May 6 , 1983 ) is an American actress best known for her roles as Tyra Collette in the television series Friday Night Lights ( 2006 -- 2011 ) and supporting roles in the films Legion ( 2010 ) , Red Dawn ( 2012 ) , G.I. Joe : Retaliation ( 2013 ) , and John Wick ( 2014 ) . She played Barbara `` Bobbi '' Morse on the ABC series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ( 2014 -- 2016 ) .",
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"text": "Ouija: Origin of Evil Ouija : Origin of Evil is a 2016 American supernatural horror film directed and edited by Mike Flanagan and written by Flanagan and Jeff Howard . The film is a prequel to the 2014 film Ouija and stars Elizabeth Reaser , Annalise Basso , Lulu Wilson , Parker Mack , Doug Jones and Henry Thomas . Unlike its predecessor , the film 's plot focuses on a widow and her family adding a Ouija board to their phony seance business where , unbeknownst to them , they invite a spirit that possesses the youngest daughter . The film was released on October 21 , 2016 by Universal Studios , grossing over $ 81 million . The film received positive reviews , with many praising it as a significant improvement over its predecessor .",
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"text": "Abby (film) Abby is a 1974 American blaxploitation horror film about a woman who is possessed by an African sex spirit . The film stars Carol Speed as the title character , William H. Marshall and Terry Carter . It was directed by William Girdler , who co-wrote the film 's story with screenwriter Gordon Cornell Layne . The film was a financial success , grossing $ 4 million in a month , but was pulled from theaters after the film 's distributor , American International Pictures , was accused of copyright violation by Warner Bros. , which saw the film as being derivative of The Exorcist and filed a lawsuit against AIP . Girdler himself told the Louisville Courier Journal : `` Sure , we made Abby to come in on the shirttail of The Exorcist . '' The film is also inspired by 1968 's Rosemary 's Baby . In 2004 , a 16mm low quality copy of Abby was released on DVD . Despite mixed reviews initially , the film has a cult following and is considered by many a classic blaxploitation film .",
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"text": "Movin' Out (Glee) `` Movin ' Out '' is the sixth episode of the fifth season of the American musical television series Glee , and the ninety-fourth episode overall . It was written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and directed by Brad Falchuk , and it aired on Fox in the United States on November 21 , 2013 . The episode is a tribute to the music of Billy Joel , and features seven of his songs . The episode features special guest star Tyra Banks as Bichette , the head of a modeling agency .",
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"text": "All Hallows' Eve (2016 film) All Hallows ' Eve is an 2016 indie family halloween film directed by Charlie Vaughn . The film stars Lexi Giovagnoli , John DeLuca , Ashley Argota , Diane Salinger , and Martin Klebba .",
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"text": "A Haunted House 2 A Haunted House 2 is a 2014 American horror comedy film directed by Michael Tiddes and starring Marlon Wayans . The film is the sequel to the 2013 film A Haunted House . Produced by IM Global Octane and distributed by Open Road Films , the film was released on April 18 , 2014 . The film received negative reviews , and earned over $ 23 million at the box office .",
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"text": "Halloween (The Office) `` Halloween '' is the fifth episode of the second season of the American comedy television series The Office , and the show 's eleventh episode overall . It was written by executive producer and showrunner Greg Daniels and was directed by Paul Feig . The episode first aired on NBC in the United States on October 18 , 2005 . Guest stars in this episode included Devon Abner , Hugh Dane , George Gaus , Annabelle Kopack , Ava Nisbet and Alec Zbornak . The series depicts the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton , Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company . In this episode , the employees at Dunder Mifflin celebrate Halloween at the office . Michael Scott ( Steve Carell ) struggles with making the decision of whom to fire . Meanwhile , Jim Halpert ( John Krasinski ) and Pam Beesly ( Jenna Fischer ) post Dwight Schrute 's ( Rainn Wilson ) resume on the internet . Due to the Halloween concept of the episode , the cast members of The Office were allowed to wear costumes rather than their `` usual , realistically plain suits '' . B. J. Novak , writer for the series as well as actor , called the experience `` fun '' . The episode features the last on-screen appearance of the background character Devon until the series finale . The episode earned a Nielsen rating of 4.1 in the 18 -- 49 demographic and was viewed by 8 million viewers .",
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"text": "A Resurrection `` A Resurrection '' is a short story by American writer Willa Cather . It was first published in Home Monthly in April 1897 .",
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"text": "Hisense Hisense Co. , Ltd. . is a Chinese multinational white goods and electronics manufacturer headquartered in Qingdao , Shandong province , China . It is a state-owned enterprise with publicly traded subsidiaries . Hisense has two publicly traded companies , Hisense Electric Co Ltd , which is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and Hisense Kelon Electrical Holdings Co Ltd , which is listed on the Shenzhen and Hong Kong stock exchanges and a number of other subsidiaries . Hisense has 13 manufacturing facilities in China ( located in the provinces/cities of : Guangdong , Guizhou , Huzhou , Jiangsu , Liaoning , Linyi , Shandong , Sichuan , Yangzhou , Yingkou , Xinjiang , Zibo and the municipality of Beijing ) and several outside of China , namely in Hungary , South Africa , Egypt , Algeria , France and Mexico . Hisense retails products under several brand names . These include Combine , Kelon and Ronshen , etc. . Hisense is also an OEM , so some of the products it makes are sold to other manufacturers and carry a brand name not related to Hisense . In 2015 it acquired the right to sell televisions in the Americas using the brand name of former Japanese firm Sharp . It also makes televisions under its own name as of 2013 .",
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"text": "Alcatel (mobile device brand) Alcatel ( previously Alcatel OneTouch ) is a brand of mobile handsets used under license by Chinese electronics company TCL Corporation . The Alcatel brand was licensed by Alcatel-Lucent to TCL for mobile phones and devices and this license expires at the end of 2024 . When Nokia acquired the assets of Alcatel-Lucent in 2016 , this also included licensing agreements for the Alcatel brand .",
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"text": "Shanghai Tobacco Group Shanghai Tobacco Group Co. , Ltd. is a subsidiary of state-owned China Tobacco . The company produced Chunghwa , Double Happiness , Zhongnanhai and other brands . The company also known as a minority shareholders of Bank of Communications , Orient Securities , Haitong Securities and China Pacific Insurance Company via Shanghai Haiyan Investment Management .",
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"text": "Daigou Daigou ( Chinese : 代购 dàigòu ( -LSB- langpronˈdaɪˈgoʊ -RSB- ) ; also 海外代购 hǎiwài dàigòu ) is a channel of commerce in which an overseas person purchases commodities ( mainly luxury goods but also groceries ) for a customer in mainland China , since prices for luxury goods can be 30 to 40 percent higher in China than abroad . The phrase means `` buying on behalf of '' . Daigou sales across sectors total $ 15 billion annually . In 2014 the value of the daigou business just in luxury goods increased from CN ¥ 55 billion to CN ¥ 75 billion yuan ( USD $ 8.8 billion to $ 12 billion ) . Daigou purchases are often from luxury brand boutiques in major fashion cities like Paris , London , New York City , Hong Kong , Tokyo and Seoul . Some daigou operators use Weibo and WeChat to communicate with their clients . The large demand for daigou service is due to concern over unsafe products , especially food safety problems , and China 's high import tariffs on luxury goods . Some daigou service providers intentionally sell counterfeit made in China products that have been altered to appear purchased abroad . A 2015 survey of Chinese online luxury shoppers found that 35 % have used daigou to purchase luxury goods online , while only 7 % used the website of the brand they are buying , or think they are buying . Approximately 80 % of Chinese luxury purchases are made abroad .",
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"text": "HiSilicon HiSilicon is a Chinese fabless semiconductor company based in Shenzhen , Guangdong and fully owned by Huawei . HiSilicon purchased licenses from ARM Holdings for at least ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore , ARM Cortex-M3 , ARM Cortex-A7 MPCore , ARM Cortex-A15 MPCore , ARM Cortex-A53 , ARM Cortex-A57 and also for their Mali graphics cores . HiSilicon also purchased licenses from Vivante Corporation for their GC4000 graphics core . HiSilicon is reputed to be the largest domestic designer of integrated circuits in China .",
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"text": "China International Capital Corporation China International Capital Corporation Limited ( CICC ; 中国国际金融股份有限公司 ) is one of China 's leading investment banking firms that engages in investment banking , securities , investment management , and other financial services primarily with institutional clients . CICC was founded in 1995 and is headquartered at China World Office 2 , 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue , Beijing , China . It also has offices in Shanghai , Hong Kong , Singapore , London , and New York City . The firm provides equity and debt underwriting , mergers and acquisitions advisory , equity sales and trading , and fixed income , commodities and currency services to its clients . It also has a diversified investment management platform that includes asset management , mutual fund , fund of funds , and private equity .",
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"text": "Sinalco Sinalco is a popular brand of non-alcoholic drinks first marketed in 1902 , with sales in now more than 40 countries . Sinalco is the oldest soft drink brand in Europe . It is produced by Sinalco International , a company headquartered in Duisburg , Germany . In 1902 , German scientist Friedrich Eduard Bilz invented `` Bilz Brause '' , a sherbet powder , and started to sell it in partnership with industrialist Franz Hartmann . As imitations started to appear , they held a prize competition for a brand name , and chose `` Sinalco '' ( an abbreviation of the Latin sine alcohole , `` without alcohol '' ) . As one of the first beverage brands , Sinalco came to be exported worldwide , particularly to South America and the Middle East . The red circle trademark was registered in 1937 . A distinctively-shaped bottle was launched in the 1950s , and updated at the end of the century . Besides the original Sinalco Orange , today the company also bottles Sinalco Cola and a few other kinds of soft drinks . In Germany , it is the third most popular soft drink , after Fanta and Sprite .",
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"text": "Fortune Brands Fortune Brands was a holding company founded in 1969 as American Brands and later renamed in 1997 and split apart in 2011 . The corporate headquarters was in Deerfield , Illinois in the United States . The company historically had a significant diversity of products . It announced on December 8 , 2010 , that it planned to focus on its liquor business , and to spin off or sell other parts of the company -- including home furnishings and hardware and other golf products . The company then sold its Titleist and FootJoy product lines to FILA Korea . On October 3 , 2011 , it split the remainder of its business into two publicly traded companies : Fortune Brands Home & Security and Beam Inc. . . On Jan. 14 , 2014 , Japan 's Suntory made a US$ 16bn offer to buy Beam , Inc. .",
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"docid": "be16568d638157ab91c9e30524c6d645",
"text": "His TV His TV ( , aTV3 ) is a television channel produced by Asia Television which broadcast from December 31 , 2007 , till April 1 , 2009 . It was founded by American Dan Moramarco . After he sold the company to Chinese investors , the channel closed .",
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"text": "Hebei Yuxing Bio-Engineering Co. Ltd Hebei Yuxing Bio-Engineering Co. Ltd is a Chinese active pharmaceutical ingredient ( API ) company that exports to the United States of America . Recently , the US FDA issued a warning letter due to `` evidence that the company was keeping incomplete documentation and did not adequately investigate instances of microbial contamination . ''",
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"text": "Seikosha was a branch of the Japanese company Seiko that produced clocks , watches , shutters , computer printers and other devices . It was the root of the manufacturing companies of the Seiko Group . 1881 -- Kintarō Hattori opens the watch and jewelry shop `` K. Hattori '' ( Hattori Tokeiten in Japanese ; currently named Seiko Holdings Corporation ) in the Ginza area of Tokyo , Japan . 1892 -- Seikosha is established in Tokyo as the clock manufacturing arm of K. Hattori . 1917 -- K. Hattori becomes a company ( K. Hattori & Co. , Ltd. ) . 1937 -- The watch production division of Seikosha is split off as . 1942 -- Daiwa Kogyo , Ltd. is founded in Suwa , Nagano by Hisao Yamazaki . 1943 -- Daini Seikosha establishes a factory in Suwa for manufacturing watches with Daiwa Kogyo . 1959 -- Daiwa Kogyo and the Suwa Plant of Daini Seikosha merge to form 1961 -- Shinshu Seiki Co. , Ltd. is established as a subsidiary of Suwa Seikosha . 1970 -- Seikosha is split off from K. Hattori & Co. , Ltd. , and Seikosha Co. , Ltd. is incorporated . 1982 -- K. Hattori & Co. , Ltd. is renamed Hattori Seiko Co. , Ltd. . 1982 -- Shinshu Seiki is renamed Epson Corporation . 1983 -- Daini Seikosha is renamed Seiko Instruments & Electronics Ltd. . 1985 -- Suwa Seikosha and Epson merge to form Seiko Epson Corporation . 1990 -- Hattori Seiko Co. , Ltd. is renamed Seiko Corporation . 1996 -- Seikosha Co. , Ltd. is divided into Seiko Precision Inc. and Seiko Clock Inc. . 1997 -- Seiko Instruments & Electronics is renamed Seiko Instruments Inc. . 2007 -- Seiko Corporation is renamed Seiko Holdings Corporation . 1 October 2009 -- Seiko Instruments becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Seiko Holdings .",
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"text": "Fufeng Group Fufeng Group is the largest private-owned monosodium glutamate ( flavour enhancer ) and the second largest xanthan gum producer in Mainland China . Its products include flavour enhancers , xanthan gum , fertilizer , starch , and sugar substitute . Its headquarters is in Shandong province . Its CEO is Li Xuechun . Fufeng was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 8 February 2007 with IPO price at HK$ 2.23 per share . Its share price at the first trading day was HK$ 3.01 , with a 35 % increase compared with its IPO price . However , after issuing profit warning and profit decline at the first half year in 2007 due to a rise in the price of corn , its share price dropped below the IPO price and currently is below HK$ 1 . Its share price showed the poorest performance among all newly listed stocks in 2007 . The market capitalization of Fufeng Group is around $ 5.3 B HKD in Jan 2016 .",
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"text": "Wing Wah Wing Wah is a Hong Kong based restaurant chain and food manufacturer owned by Wing Wah Food Manufactory Limited . The company is most renowned for its mooncakes , and also produces : Chinese sausage , cakes , and teas .",
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"text": "Hankook P&G Hankook P&G ( hangul : 한국피앤지 ) is a Korean consumer goods company headquartered in Yeoksam-dong , Gangnam-gu , Seoul , Korea . It is a subsidiary of the multinational consumer goods company Procter & Gamble . The company was established as Seotong P&G in 1989 , and changed its name to Hankook P&G in 1993 . It produces many popular chemical , food , paper , and personal care products , and has manufacturing facilities in Cheonan and Osan . The CEO of Hankook P&G is Kim Sang Heon .",
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"text": "Beijing Hualian Group The Beijing Hualian Group is a leading Chinese retailer , headquartered in Beijing . Headed by Ji Xiao An the chairman of the board of the Beijing Hualian Group , the group 's main activities include the operation of supermarkets and department stores , as well as the sale of general merchandise , textiles , daily-use products and fresh fruits and vegetables .",
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"text": "China International Publishing Group The China International Publishing Group ( CIPG ) , also known as the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration , is the largest foreign-language publishing organisation in China . Established in October 1949 , it has developed into a global media corporation , providing up-to-date information about China to readers worldwide through books , magazines and the Internet . CIPG owns seven subordinate publishing houses , i.e. Foreign Languages Press , New World Press , Morning Glory Publishers , Sinolingua , China Pictorial Publishing House , Dolphin Books and New Star Publishers . The organisation annually publishes over 3,000 titles of books and around 50 journals in more than 10 languages . Notable periodicals include Beijing Review , China Today , China Pictorial , People 's China and China Report . Its subsidiary , the China International Book Trading Corporation is in charge of the distribution . It also runs 20 overseas branches in countries and regions , including the United States , Britain , Germany , Japan , Belgium , Egypt , Mexico and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region , with about 3,000 staff members including around 100 foreign workers . In addition to publishing , CIPG operates a number of websites , including china.org.cn and chinagate.com.cn , releasing news in nine languages , including Chinese ( both in simplified and traditional characters ) , English , French , German , Japanese , Spanish , Arabic , Russian , Korean and Esperanto . It is also responsible for the implementation and management of the national translation test and appraisal for the Chinese Ministry of Personnel . Prominent people who have worked in the CIPG include Nobel Literature Prize-winning novelist and playwright Gao Xingjian , Nobel Prize-nominated poet Bei Dao , actor and politician Ying Ruocheng , known for his role in Oscar-winning The Last Emperor , translators Yang Xianyi and Ye Junjian , author Xiao Qian , non-fiction novel writer Xu Chi , cartoonist Ding Cong , former Chinese Foreign Minister Qiao Guanhua and former UN Undersecretary of State ( 1972-1979 ) Tang Mingzhao . Several foreign employees have also gained notoriety , including the pseudonymous author `` Alex Hill , '' whose account of working as a foreign editor for the organization was widely read in 2015 . In his account , the author writes of feckless bureaucracy , political correctness , and a general feeling of malaise among the many foreigners working in the compound .",
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"text": "Teamwork Motion Pictures Teamwork Motion Pictures Ltd. ( Traditional Chinese : 天幕製作有限公司 ) is a former Hong Kong film production company . The company was established by Cantopop star , actor and film producer Andy Lau , serving as a producer for film in which Lau appeared as an actor . Following an intense lawsuit in 2002 with producing partner Clement Mak , Lau renamed the company to Focus Group Holdings Limited .",
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"text": "City Telecom (Hong Kong) City Telecom ( H.K. ) Limited ( CTI , ) was established in 1992 . It is a provider of residential and corporate fixed network and international telecommunications services in Hong Kong , currently the second largest provider of broadband internet in the country . CTI played a significant role in liberalizing the international telecommunications market monopoly in Hong Kong since their launch of services . CTI 's wholly owned subsidiary , Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited ( `` HKBN '' ) , is a major fixed telecom network services operator , providing the world 's fastest residential 1 Gbit/s , 200Mbit/s , 100Mbit/s , 50Mbit/s and 25Mbit/s broadband Internet access , telephony , IP-TV and corporate data services with their self-built Metro Ethernet IP network , which is the largest alternative end-to-end network in Hong Kong . Since their establishment , the Group has aggressively marketed itself and its services to capitalize on the growth and deregulation of the Hong Kong telecommunications market . HKBN is the first ISP to deploy Fibre-To-The-Home ( FTTH ) in the local residential market in September 2007 while the other competitors still predominately use copper wires for their last mile . City Telecom was listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ( Stock Code : 1137 ) in August 1997 with an ADR Listing on the Nasdaq National Market ( Ticker Symbol : CTEL ) in the US in November 1999 . In addition to the operations in Hong Kong , the Group also has branch offices in Canada and Guangzhou . The Group had the strongest turnover growth since FY2000 , with the consolidated turnover grew by 14.2 % year-on-year to HK$ 1,303.0 million for the year ended 31 August 2008 . This solid growth was primarily contributed by their increase in Fixed Telecommunications Network Service business ( FTNS ) of 23.8 % to HK$ 1,011.0 million . Besides , the Group 's profits attributable to their shareholders increased by 333.2 % to HK$ 125.2 million with basic earnings per share reaching HK$ 19.7 cents .",
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"text": "Taiwanization Taiwanization , also known as the Taiwanese localization movement , is a conceptual term used in Taiwan to emphasize the importance of a ( separate ) Taiwanese culture , society , economy , nationality , and identity rather than to regard Taiwan as solely an appendage of China . This involves the teaching of the history of Taiwan , geography , and culture from a Taiwan-centric perspective , as well as promoting languages locally established in Taiwan , including Taiwanese Hokkien ( Taiwanese ) , Hakka , and aboriginal languages . Originally part of the Taiwan independence movement and related to the Taiwan Name Rectification Campaign , some of Taiwanization 's aims are now endorsed by some supporters of Chinese Unification on Taiwan . The localization movement has been expressed in forms such as the use of language or dialect in the broadcast media and entire channels devoted to aboriginal and Hakka affairs . Textbooks have been rewritten by scholars to more prominently emphasize Taiwan . The political compromise that has been reached is to teach both the history of Taiwan and the history of mainland China . Some Taiwanese-owned companies or organizations established in earlier times have names containing the words `` China '' or `` Chinese '' . They have been encouraged in recent years to change the word `` China '' in their names to `` Taiwan '' as an act of Taiwanization . This campaign for changing the names is known as the `` Name Rectification Campaign '' or `` Taiwan Name Rectification '' . Many Taiwan-based companies in international sectors already identify themselves as `` Taiwan '' - based for clarity 's sake . This keeps international customers from confusing them with an enterprise based in the People 's Republic of China . Other Taiwan-based companies decline to change to a `` Taiwanese '' name because of expense or the political views held by important clients and company leaders .",
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"text": "Activa-International Activa is a proprietary brand under Kino Biotech Co. Ltd. , a public listed company in the Taiwan 's GreTai Securities Market ( GTSM ) with its head office in Singapore . Kino Biotech Co. Ltd. owns 100 % stakes in Kino Life Science Ltd , TRN Marketing ( M ) Sdn . Bhd. and TRN Marketing Pte. Ltd. . The Taiwan 's GTSM database of public listed companies states that Kino Biotech Co. Ltd. has over 4500 points of sales in China , Singapore , Malaysia , Vietnam , Thailand and Indonesia . Their core brands distributed are Kinohimitsu , Activa and Xpertise . Kino Biotech Co. Ltd. offers beauty and wellness solutions combining both external and internal uses . The Activa brand approaches skin 's wellness and beauty ( topical use ) through natural ingredients . Whereas , its Kinohimitsu brand targets beauty solution from within our body system . Other global beauty players that offer such external and internal beauty and wellness solutions are Shishedo , Meiji and DHC brands . Activa is distributed in malls similar to other players such as ROC and Avene . The channel of distributions include beauty salons , and pharmacies such as Watson , Century , Sasa .",
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"text": "Ewo (hong) The Ewo Hong was a Qing dynasty hong established by Wǔ Guóyíng in Canton ( Guangzhou ) in 1783 and later became the leader of the cohong of the Thirteen Factories under the stewardship of Howqua , who took over in 1803 . Ewo later became one of the most successful hongs and the largest creditor of the East India Company , whilst Howqua 's personal monetary worth reached more than 26 million Mexican dollars . As a result of the Ewo hong 's upright and honest reputation , Jardine , Matheson & Co. later adopted `` Ewo '' as the Chinese name for their firm .",
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Louis C.K. created Horace and Pete.
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"text": "Louis C.K. Louis Székely ( born September 12 , 1967 ) , known professionally as Louis C.K. ( -LSB- ˈluːi_siːˈkeɪ -RSB- ) , is an American comedian , actor , writer , producer , director , and editor . He began his career writing for several comedy shows in the 1990s and early 2000s for comedians including David Letterman , Conan O'Brien , Dana Carvey and Chris Rock . Also in this period , he was directing surreal short films and went on to direct two features -- Tomorrow Night ( 1998 ) and Pootie Tang ( 2001 ) -- before he starred in the short-lived HBO television sitcom Lucky Louie in 2006 . Louie , an acclaimed semi-autobiographical comedy-drama series that C.K. created , stars in , writes , directs , executive produces , and is the primary editor of , began airing in 2010 on FX . He had supporting acting roles in the films The Invention of Lying ( 2009 ) , American Hustle , Blue Jasmine ( both 2013 ) , and Trumbo ( 2015 ) . During an extended Louie hiatus , C.K. created and starred in his web series Horace and Pete in 2016 , and voiced the lead role in the animated film The Secret Life of Pets the same year . He released his debut comedy album , Live in Houston , in 2001 directly through his website and became among the first performers to offer direct-to-fan sales of tickets to his stand-up shows , as well as DRM-free video concert downloads , via his website . C.K. has released nine comedy albums in his career , often directing and editing his specials as well . He is known for his use of observational , self-deprecating , dark and vulgar humor . C.K. won a 2012 Peabody Award , and has received six Emmy awards , as well as numerous awards for The Chris Rock Show , Louie , and his stand-up specials Live at the Beacon Theater ( 2011 ) and Oh My God ( 2013 ) . He has won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album twice . Rolling Stone ranked C.K. 's stand-up special Shameless number three on their `` Divine Comedy : 25 Best Stand-Up Specials and Movies of All Time '' list and , in 2017 , ranked him fourth on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time .",
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"text": "C. L. Edson Charles Leroy `` C. L. '' Edson ( September 6 , 1881 -- December 4 , 1975 ) , was an American newspaper columnist , humorist , and poet whose work appeared in New York papers in the first decades of the 20th century . He wrote a guide to writing newspaper humor , The Gentle Art of Columning : A Treatise on Comic Journalism ( 1920 ) , and an autobiography , The Great American Ass ( 1926 ) . Edson also wrote for several national publications . Edson 's career suffered after he published his autobiography , which included an extensive personal attack on Franklin P. Adams , a New York colleague . In 1935 he joined the Federal Writers Project in Topeka , Kansas and stayed there when it ended , supporting himself with a government relief check . He died in a Topeka nursing home at the age of 94 .",
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"text": "Colossal Pictures Colossal Pictures ( styled as ( Colossal ) Pictures or ( C ) P ) was an entertainment company that developed and produced television programming , advertising , network branding , and visual effects . Colossal 's work has won every major industry award , from the Clio , Emmy and Grammy to the Cannes Gold Lion and Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Top Honor .",
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"text": "Louis Armstrong discography Louis Armstrong ( 1901 -- 1971 ) , nicknamed Satchmo or Pops , was an American trumpeter , composer , singer and occasional actor who was one of the most influential figures in jazz . His career spanned five decades , from the 1920s to the 1960s , and different eras in jazz . Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an `` inventive '' trumpet and cornet player , Armstrong was a foundational influence in jazz , shifting the focus of the music from collective improvisation to solo performance . With his instantly recognizable gravelly voice , Armstrong was also an influential singer , demonstrating great dexterity as an improviser , bending the lyrics and melody of a song for expressive purposes . He was also skilled at scat singing . Renowned for his charismatic stage presence and voice almost as much as for his trumpet-playing , Armstrong 's influence extends well beyond jazz music , and by the end of his career in the 1960s , he was widely regarded as a profound influence on popular music in general . Armstrong was one of the first truly popular African-American entertainers to `` cross over '' , whose skin color was secondary to his music in an America that was extremely racially divided . He rarely publicly politicized his race , often to the dismay of fellow African-Americans , but took a well-publicized stand for desegregation in the Little Rock Crisis . His artistry and personality allowed him socially acceptable access to the upper echelons of American society which were highly restricted for black men of his era .",
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"text": "Al Columbia Al Columbia is an American cartoonist .",
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"text": "Junior Woodchucks The Junior Woodchucks of the World are the Scouting organization to which the Disney characters Huey , Dewey , and Louie belong . The Junior Woodchucks were created by Carl Barks in 1951 , in the story `` Operation St. Bernhard '' ( Walt Disney 's Comics and Stories # 125 ) . Later stories introduced a similar organization for girls , the Littlest Chickadees , to which Daisy Duck 's nieces , April , May and June belong . The hallmark of the Junior Woodchucks is their spirited dedication to environmental protection and animal welfare , as well as the preservation of knowledge and the furtherance of science . They are also known for their exalted titles and ranks ( Huey , Dewey , and Louie being promoted to become Ten-Star Generals in the 1951 story of the same name ) and the awarding of buckets of badges , along with severe ideals as to decorum . In this way Barks poked gentle but pointed satire at aspects of the Boy Scouts of America . Junior Woodchucks always carry with them a copy of the Junior Woodchucks ' Guidebook , a fictional guidebook filled with detailed and pertinent information about whatever country or situation the Woodchucks find themselves . Its depth of coverage is remarkable , considering that it is a small paperback book . Don Rosa wrote and drew a story regarding the origin of the Junior Woodchucks ' Guidebook , `` Guardians of the Lost Library '' , which Comics Buyer 's Guide mentioned as possibly the greatest comic book story of all time . Rosa 's later story W.H.A.D.A.L.O.T.T.A.J.A.R.G.O.N. tells of how Huey , Dewey , and Louie came to join the Junior Woodchucks . In 1971 Carl Barks drew a model sheet of the nephews , with some of the drawings showing them in their Junior Woodchuck uniforms , for the Disney studio 's publications department . Most of the early Junior Woodchucks stories appeared in Walt Disney 's Comics and Stories . They also appeared in Donald Duck and in Uncle Scrooge . In 1966 , they got their own title , Huey , Dewey , and Louie and the Junior Woodchucks , published by Gold Key Comics for 62 issues , and then continued by Whitman Comics for another 20 issues until 1983 . The stories which Carl Barks wrote for this comic book , among the last comic book stories he scripted , were drawn by Kay Wright , John Carey and Tony Strobl . More recently Daan Jippes has been commissioned by Egmont to redraw these stories emulating Barks ' style and drawing inspiration from the sketches of Barks ' storyboard-like scripts . Disney Comics published a Junior Woodchucks four issue mini series in 1991 .",
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"text": "Live at the Beacon Theater Live at the Beacon Theater is the fourth full-length comedy special/concert film by comedian Louis C.K. . The special takes place at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan , New York . In contrast to his previous specials , which had been produced for broadcast and sale on physical media , Live at the Beacon Theater is sold directly from the comedian 's website for the cost of $ 5.00 USD and can be downloaded in 720p HD or streamed in browser . Also in contrast to his previous special , Hilarious , which was released for sale more than a year and a half after it was recorded , Live at the Beacon captures a performance from just a month before its release ( November 10 , 2011 ) . It later aired on the FX television channel . It later was made available in a Humble Bundle . As stated in the end credits , the film was dedicated to comedian Patrice O'Neal , who died two weeks prior to its release . C.K. considered O'Neal one of his favorite comedians . The film won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety , Music , or Comedy Special and received three other nominations .",
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"text": "Washington and Lee Swing `` Washington and Lee Swing '' is the official fight song of Washington & Lee University . Before it morphed into a swing , Dixieland and bluegrass standard , `` The Washington and Lee Swing '' was one of the most well known -- and widely borrowed -- football marches ever written , according to Robert Lissauer 's Encyclopedia of Popular Music in America . Schools and colleges from Tulane to Slippery Rock to Gonzaga to Iowa State copied it ( sometimes with attribution ) . It was written in 1910 by Mark W. Sheafe , class of 1906 , Clarence A. ( Tod ) Robbins , class of 1911 , and Thornton W. Allen , class of 1913 . It has been recorded by virtually every important swing musician , including Glenn Miller ( with Tex Beneke on vocals ) , Louis Armstrong , Kay Kyser , Hal Kemp and the Dukes of Dixieland . `` The Swing '' was a trademark of the New Orleans showman Pete Fountain . The trumpeter Red Nichols played it ( and Danny Kaye pretended to play it ) in the 1959 movie The Five Pennies . ( There is an audio excerpt from a 1944 recording by Jan Garber , a prominent dance-band leader of the era . School song from D & D 's Music Hall . ) The `` Swing '' was parodied in `` The Dummy Song '' by Lew Brown and Ray Henderson . `` Dummy '' was recorded by NRBQ , Louis Armstrong , Louis Prima and Glenn Miller 's vocal jazz group , The Modernaires , among many others , and was used in the movie You 've Got Mail . It is also the tune used as the CIT song in the 1979 movie , `` Meatballs . '' It is a popular fight song of many schools , including : Albert Gallatin Senior High School ( Uniontown , PA ) Allen Park High School ( Allen Park , MI ) Arthur Hill High School ( Saginaw , MI ) Augusta High School ( Augusta , KY ) Bassett High School ( Bassett , VA ) Benedictine Military School ( Savannah , GA ) Bearden High School ( Knoxville , TN ) Beresford High School ( Beresford , SD ) Bergenfield High School ( Bergenfield , NJ ) Bloomington High School South ( Bloomington , IN ) Booneville High School ( Booneville , Mississippi ) Broken Arrow High School ( Broken Arrow , OK ) Brooke High School ( Wellsburg , WV ) Brookville High School ( Brookville , OH ) Brookville High School ( Lynchburg , VA ) Cache High School ( Cache , OK ) Calhoun High School ( Calhoun , GA ) Canyon High School ( Anaheim , CA ) Central Davidson High School ( Lexington , NC ) Central Lee High School ( Donnellson , IA ) Chapmanville Regional High School ( Chapmanville , WV ) Clay County High School ( Manchester , KY ) Dallas Center Grimes High School ( Grimes , IA ) Deer Creek High School ( Edmond , OK ) DeKalb High School ( Waterloo , IN ) DeSoto High School ( DeSoto , TX ) D.S. Keith Junior High School ( Altoona , PA ) Duncan U. Fletcher High School ( Neptune Beach , FL ) Charles F. Brush High School ( Lyndhurst , OH ) East Fairmont High School ( Fairmont , WV ) Eastern Montgomery High School ( Elliston , VA ) Erik Ramstad Middle School ( Minot , ND ) Fairfield High School ( Fairfield , OH ) Fairland High School ( Proctorville , OH ) Fayette High School ( Fayette , MO ) Fertile-Beltrami ( Fertile , MN ) Fort Myers High School ( Fort Myers , FL ) Frayser High School ( Memphis , TN ) Freedom High School ( Bethlehem , PA ) Garinger High School ( Charlotte , NC ) Germantown High School ( Germantown , TN ) Glasgow High School ( Glasgow , KY ) Granby High School ( Norfolk , VA ) Granville High School ( Granville , OH ) Grayslake Central High School ( Grayslake , IL ) Groesbeck High School ( Groesbeck , TX ) Guthrie Center High School ( Guthrie Center , IA ) Haleyville High School ( Haleyville , AL ) Harmony High School ( Big Sandy , TX ) Harrison Central High School ( Gulfport , MS ) Henderson Collegiate High School ( Henderson , NC ) Howe High School ( Howe , OK ) Jones High School ( Jones , OK ) Jimtown High School , Elkhart , IN ) Kasson-Mantorville High School , ( Kasson , MN ) Kenston High School ( Bainbridge Township , OH ) Keystone Junior/Senior High School ( Knox , PA ) Kiel High School ( Kiel , WI ) Leesville High School ( Leesville , LA ) Lee-Scott Academy ( Auburn , AL ) Lind-Ritzville High School ( Ritzville , WA ) Lindbergh High School ( St. Louis , MO ) Lone Oak High School ( Lone Oak , TX ) Louisburg School District USD 416 , KS ) Louisburg High School ( Louisburg , NC ) Lordsburg HS ( New Mexico ) Mankato Loyola Catholic School ( Mankato , MN ) Madison Consolidated High School ( Madison , IN ) Maryville High School ( Maryville , MO ) Mayo High School ( Rochester , MN ) McAlester High School ( McAlester , OK ) McAllen High School ( McAllen , TX ) Medford Area Senior High , WI ) Milton High School , ( Milton , WI ) Morgan Park High School ( Chicago , IL ) Mountain Grove High School ( Mountain Grove , MO ) Mountain Home High School ( Mountain Home , AR ) Murray High School ( Murray , UT ) New Hanover High School ( Wilmington , NC ) Noble High School ( Noble , OK ) Norcross High School ( Norcross , GA ) North Buncombe High School , ( Weaverville , NC ) Opp High School ( Opp , AL ) Orange High School ( Hillsborough , NC ) Owensboro High School , ( Owensboro , KY ) Owensville High School ( Owensville , MO ) Ottawa-Glandorf High School ( Ottawa , OH ) Padua Franciscan High School ( Parma , OH ) Paducah Tilghman High School ( Paducah , KY ) -- Its fight song is a fusion of two tunes , one of them the Washington and Lee Swing . Paul D. Schreiber High School ( Port Washington , NY Ponchatoula High School ( Ponchatoula , LA ) Putnam City High School , Warr Acres , OK ( N.W. OKC metro area ) ) Quanah High School ( Quanah , TX ) Raymond and Tirza Martin High School ( Laredo , TX ) Rocky River High School ( Rocky River , OH ) Roswell High School ( Roswell , GA ) Russell High School ( postal address Russell , KY ; physically located in Flatwoods , KY ) Saline High School ( Saline , MI ) Saint John Cathedral High School ( Milwaukee , WI ) Sandia High School ( Albuquerque , NM ) San Lorenzo Valley High School ( Felton , CA ) Seguin High School ( Seguin , TX ) Sequim High School ( Sequim , WA ) Seneca High School ( Seneca , MO ) Southwestern High School ( Hanover , IN ) Sprague High School ( Sprague , WA ) Stonewall Jackson High School ( Manassas , VA ) Sunnyvale High School ( Sunnyvale , TX ) Tallmadge High School ( Tallmadge , OH ) Tekamah-Herman High School ( Tekamah , NE ) Terrebonne High School ( Houma , LA Tolsia High School ( Glenhayes , WV ) U.S. Grant High School ( Portland , OR ) United Local High School ( Hanoverton , OH ) University of Toronto ( Toronto , ON ) Waterford Union High School ( Waterford , WI ) Wayne County High School ( Jesup , GA ) Warren Lincoln High School ( Warren , MI ) Wayne High School ( Huber Heights , OH ) Wheelersburg High School ( Wheelersburg , OH ) West Bloomfield High School ( West Bloomfield , MI ) Wickliffe High School ( Wickliffe , OH ) Winfield City High School ( Winfield , Alabama ) Wooster High School ( Wooster , OH ) Wynne High School ( Wynne , AR ) York High School ( Yorktown , VA ) Yorktown High School ( Yorktown , TX ) The Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League also use it as their fight song . In the early part of the 20th century Mississippi State University , then known as Mississippi A&M College , used a specially adapted version of the `` Washington and Lee Swing '' with words suitable for a college song . Comparisons between `` Washington and Lee Swing '' and `` Zacatecas March '' have included allegations that `` Washington and Lee Swing '' was heavily influenced by ( or even originally outright borrowed from ) that earlier Mexican march , which had been written in 1891 by Genaro Codino . See also -LSB- `` Wo n't You Come Home -RSB- , Bill Bailey ? ''",
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"text": "I Wan'na Be like You (The Monkey Song) `` I Wan ` na Be like You '' is a song from Walt Disney 's 1967 film The Jungle Book . The song was written by songwriters Robert and Richard Sherman and was performed by Louis Prima . Richard Sherman said he and his brother aimed for a jazz sound , with a Dixieland-like melody . He added that `` When we first got an idea for ' I Wan ` na Be Like You , ' we said an ape swings from a tree , and he 's the king of apes . We 'll make him ` the king of the swingers . ' That 's the idea , we 'll make him a jazz man . '' Once Prima was invited to do the song , he mockingly responded to the Shermans with `` You want make a monkey out of ? You got me ! '' The instrumentals were originally recorded by Prima -- who also played the trumpet -- and his band , Sam Butera & The Witnesses , but the music was replaced by one written by the film 's composer , George Bruns , and orchestrated by Walter Sheets . The `` scat dialogue '' between Baloo and King Louie was the result of two recording sessions . Louis Prima recorded first , with the intent that Baloo -- played in his recording by Butera -- would simply repeat what Louie scatted , but Phil Harris decided not to imitate Prima 's recording and made up his own . The song was released the same date as the motion picture itself .",
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"text": "Louis Washington Louis Washington ( reportedly born Louis Jackson , October 1895 -- after 1934 ) , also known by his bluesman name , Tallahassee Tight , was an African-American musician , performing both gospel music and blues . According to researchers Bob Eagle and Eric LeBlanc , he was born in Wadesboro , Florida , in 1895 . His limited output was all recorded , as far as is known , by the American Record Corporation in New York in 1934 , and is essentially limited to one relatively modern release : East Coast Blues & Gospel Songs , Document Records DOCD-5387 , 1995 . This recording also includes the work of his contemporary , Spark Plug Smith . Washington used his real name for his gospel singing , but apparently preferred to use Tallahassee Tight when singing blues . It is believed that he was from northwest Florida , based not only on his choice of nicknames , but also from several of his songs : Tallahassee Women , Quincy Wimmens , and Coast Line Blues . Quincy , Florida is approximately 20 miles from Tallahassee , and the Coast Line refers to the Seaboard Air Line Railroad which passes through Tallahassee . In 1995 , an album was released by Document Records of the music of Louis Washington/Tallahassee Tight and Spark Plug Smith . The album indicates that the music was originally recorded in 1933 and 1934 . According to Bruce Bastin , `` Of limited musical interest , but completely within the guitar traditions of the Southeast , Louis Washington may have the distinction of being the one recorded resident Florida Bluesman of the period of commercial blues recording . ''",
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"text": "Chilly Willy Chilly Willy is a funny animal cartoon character , a diminutive anthropomorphic penguin living in Alaska ( although , in reality , the species is native only to the Southern Hemisphere ) . He was created by Paul J. Smith for the Walter Lantz studio in 1953 . The character soon became the second most popular Lantz/Universal character , behind Woody Woodpecker .",
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"text": "Frederic Chapin Frederic Chapin ( December 1 , 1873 -- December 27 , 1947 ) was an American composer and writer best known for his work with L. Frank Baum on The Woggle-Bug , a 1905 musical based on Baum 's novel , The Marvelous Land of Oz . His popular work The Storks ( 1902 ) with Guy F. Steeley led to his work with Baum , as he was recommended by M. Witmark & Sons , the publisher . He also wrote songs with lyricist Arthur Gillespie , two of which appeared , credited to Baum , in The Woggle-Bug . He was born in Cleveland , Ohio , and died in Los Angeles , California . His other stage works include Pussy in a Corner ( 1904 ) , The Forbidden Land ( 1904 ) , The American Girl ( 1906 ) , and The Maid and the Millionaire ( 1907 ) . Chapin took up writing , having written the book and lyrics for The Maid and the Millionaire , and then produced a 1908 fantasy novel modeled on the Oz books titled Toodles of Treasure Town and her Snow Man , which he followed with Pinkey and the Plumed Knight ( 1909 ) , both illustrated by Merle De Vore Johnson . On November 11 , 1912 , he opened a four-act farce called C.O.D. on Broadway at the Gaiety Theatre , which was fairly successful , in spite of many negative reviews such that one reviewer felt the need to quote reviews from The Sun and others , while The New York Times found the play funny and well acted . The day before the play opened , he told The Detroit New Tribune , `` I wrote six plays -- every one turned out to have a great theme , but all were faulty in the way it was developed . '' He claims to have completely rewritten C.O.D. prior to its production , claiming he threw the original script in the garbage and started from scratch after the fourth producer finally accepted it . Tefft Johnson directed a film version of C.O.D. in 1914 with Harry Davenport , Hughie Mack , and Charles Brown in the title roles ( men with the initials , C.O.D. ) . From 1914 -- 1932 , Chapin worked as a scenarist in Hollywood . Chapin returned to composing with Unashamed , a 1938 nudist romance . He also appeared as a film stand-in , for which he use the name `` Fred Fuller . '' According to the Internet Movie Database , `` Fuller '' played `` Younger Dolittle '' in Made for Each Other and was a stand-in and had an undetermined role in Bachelor Mother .",
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"text": "Early Abstractions Early Abstractions is a collection of seven short animated films created by Harry Everett Smith between 1939 and 1956 . Each film is between two and six minutes long , and is named according to the chronological order in which it was made . The collection includes Numbers 1 -- 5 , 7 , and 10 , while the missing Numbers 8 and 9 are presumed to have been lost . The idea of the numbering was to suggest a coherent link between each individual film , and that they were to be treated not just on their own but as part of a larger body of work . Of the missing chapters , Number 6 was made up of three-dimensional optically printed abstractions ; Number 8 was a black and white collage of clippings taken from nineteenth century ladies wear catalogues and elocution books , and Number 9 was a color collage of biology books and nineteenth century temperance movement | posters . The remaining films show a gradual evolution in Smith 's technical complexity , with blunt abstraction rudimentary motion more prominent in the early shorts , in contrast to an allegoric dance of Tarot cards , and Buddhist and Cabalistic symbols . Initially recorded with no sound , a medley of music by The Beatles was added retrospectively . Because the songs do not exactly sync up with each individual film , some critics have opined that this does not enhance the film , and recommend watching it in silence . In 2006 , Early Abstractions was selected to the National Film Registry by the Librarian of Congress for its `` cultural , historical , or aesthetic significance '' . The Academy Film Archive preserved films 1 , 2 , and 3 of Abstractions .",
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"text": "Scrappy Scrappy is a cartoon character created by Dick Huemer for Charles Mintz 's Krazy Kat Studio ( distributed by Columbia Pictures ) . A little round-headed boy , Scrappy often found himself involved in off-beat neighborhood adventures . Usually paired with his little brother Oopy ( originally Vontzy ) , Scrappy also had an on-again , off-again girlfriend named Margy and a Scotty dog named Yippy . In later shorts the annoying little girl Brat and pesky pet Petey Parrot also appeared . Huemer created the character in 1931 , and he remained aboard Mintz 's studio until 1933 . With Huemer 's departure , his colleagues Sid Marcus and Art Davis assumed control of the series . The final Scrappy cartoon , The Little Theatre was released in 1941 .",
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"text": "Cal Howard Cal Howard ( March 24 , 1911 -- September 10 , 1993 ) was an American cartoon story artist , animator and director mostly remembered for his work at Walter Lantz and Warner Bros. '' . He was also the voice actor of Gabby Goat .",
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"text": "Horace Parlan Horace Parlan ( January 19 , 1931 , Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania -- February 23 , 2017 , Korsør , Denmark ) was an American hard bop and post-bop pianist and composer . He was known for his contributions to the Charles Mingus recordings Mingus Ah Um and Blues & Roots . In his birth year , Parlan was stricken with polio , resulting in the partial crippling of his right hand . The handicap , though , contributed to his development of a particularly `` pungent '' left-hand chord voicing style , while comping with highly rhythmic phrases with the right . Between 1952 and 1957 , he worked in Washington DC with Sonny Stitt and then spent two years with Mingus ' Jazz Workshop . In 1973 , Parlan moved to Copenhagen , Denmark . He later settled in the small village of Rude in southern Zealand . In 1974 he completed a State Department tour of Africa with Hal Singer . His later work , such as a series of duos with the tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp , included the album Goin ' Home , was steeped in gospel music . Parlan received the 2000 Ben Webster Prize awarded by the Ben Webster Foundation .",
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"text": "Blondie (comic strip) Blondie is an American comic strip created by cartoonist Chic Young . Distributed by King Features Syndicate , the strip has been published in newspapers since September 8 , 1930 . The success of the strip , which features the eponymous blonde and her sandwich-loving husband , led to the long-running Blondie film series ( 1938 -- 1950 ) and the popular Blondie radio program ( 1939 -- 1950 ) . Chic Young drew Blondie until his death in 1973 , when creative control passed to his son Dean Young , who continues to write the strip . Young has collaborated with a number of artists on Blondie , including Jim Raymond , Mike Gersher , Stan Drake , Denis Lebrun , and John Marshall . Through these changes , Blondie has remained popular , appearing in more than 2,000 newspapers in 47 countries and has been translated into 35 languages . Since 2006 , Blondie has also been available via email through King Features ' DailyINK service .",
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"text": "Louis K. Roth Louis K. Roth was a businessman and civic leader from Connecticut . He was born in 1896 and completed his education at Columbia University and New York University . His involvement with radio and electronics began in 1924 as a distributor of radios . He joined Radio Corporation , Victor Division in 1935 as production manager of their electronic division . In 1944 , he and two partners set up Radio and Appliance Distributors in Hartford , Connecticut ( USA ) , which eventually became one of the largest radio wholesalers in the state . Mr. Roth was involved in many civic and community organizations . In addition to being a trustee of the Connecticut Opera Association , Mr. Roth was a trustee of the Julius Hart Musical Foundation at the University of Hartford . He also served on various university committees and served on the Board of Regents of the University of Hartford from 1961 to 1967 . A residence hall at the University of Hartford is named for Roth . The Hartford Times , in a May 1967 editorial said : `` In the brief span of 23 years Louis K. Roth made an indelible mark on the civic , cultural and business life of this community . He was a man of diverse interests , unbounded energy and willingness to give uncounted hours to non-business activities in which he had a special interest . `` The list of the social and civic agencies with which he was identified in lengthy . They range from those formed to help needy persons to societies of a musical or other artistic or cultural nature . `` Mr. Roth took his community responsibilities seriously . He was generous with his money , time and counsel whenever the call came for assistance . Hartford will recall Louis Roth with the warmest recollection as a civic-minded citizen of the highest quality . ''",
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"text": "Champion Spark Plug Hour Champion Spark Plug Hour was a music radio program sponsored by Champion . It was broadcast on New York 's WJZ and WGY during the late 1920s and early 1930s . An entry in The Chronicle-Telegram ( Elyria , Ohio ) for October 4 , 1926 , indicates the show aired on Tuesday afternoons at 5 p.m. By 1928 , they were heard Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. on the NBC Blue Network . The program featured the Champion Sparkers Male Quartet and an orchestra conducted by Walter Gustave `` Gus '' Haenschen . Personnel in the band included Sam Lewis ( trombone ) , Earl Oliver ( trumpet ) , Merle Johnston ( saxophone ) and Phil Gleason . Irving Kaufman ( 1890-1976 ) was a featured vocalist with the band . The Oswego Palladium-Times ( Oswego , New York ) offered a description of the program for December 27 , 1928 : The Champion Sparkers will present Ed Smalle . singing comedian as featured soloist during thelr program which will be heard from WHAM and other stations of the NBC System at 8 o'clock tonight . Smalle 's numbers include `` Happy Days and Lonely Nights , '' `` All By Yourself in the Moonlight '' and `` The Sun is at My Window . '' The delicate `` Valse Viennese '' is offered in an interesting arrangement for saxophones . Haenschen , who was also the program 's director , composed the show 's theme song , `` The March of the Champions '' ( aka `` Champion Sparkers March '' ) . The orchestra and quartet recorded for Brunswick Records in 1931 , including William Tell Overture , The Mikado , Peer Gynt Suites , `` Parade of the Wooden Soldiers , '' `` Just Bubbling Over with Love '' and `` Lilting Lucia . ''",
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"text": "Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts , INC. ( PCC ) is an American trade union . It was founded in 1966 by members of Musicians ' Protective Union Local # 274 , American Federation of Musicians ( A F of M ) . Local # 274 was chartered in 1935 as a separate Black local because Black musicians were denied membership in the racially segregated Local # 77 . Local # 274 enjoyed its autonomy for more than 36 years . It was the longest surviving independent Black Musicians ' Union in the United States , of the more than fifty chartered in major cities . Local # 274 and PCC 's social unit are integral parts of the history of JAZZ in Philadelphia . They evolved out of the struggle of Black musicians for political , economic , and cultural recognition during Philadelphia 's overt segregation period . Local # 274 's membership rolls included JAZZ greats like John Coltrane , Dizzy Gillespie , Shirley Scott , Lee Morgan , `` Philly '' Joe Jones , Grover Washington Jr. , the Heath Brothers , and Nina Simone to name a few .",
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"text": "N*gger Wetb*ck Ch*nk: The Race Play N * GGER WETB * CK CH * NK , also known as N * W * C , is a comedy stage production co-written by Rafael Agustin , Allan Axibal , Miles Gregley , Liesel Reinhart and Steven T. Seagle and originally performed by Rafael Agustin , Miles Gregley and Allan Axibal . This play , part of the SPEAK Theater Arts , LLC company 's repertoire , uses a combination of theater , stand-up comedy , hip hop , slam poetry , and real-life stories to take on racial slurs , stereotypes and the concept of race itself . The show debuted in the Spring of 2004 , written and performed by three former UCLA students : Agustin ( the `` W '' ) , Gregley ( the `` N '' ) , and Axibal ( the `` C '' ) . The show quickly became a success in Los Angeles and has been touring throughout the United States , being performed at colleges , theaters and performing art centers across the country . N * W * C exclusive booking representation is David Lieberman Artists ' Representatives ( dlartists.com ) . The show opens with a catchy chant that bombards the audience with stereotypes and words that often make people uncomfortable to speak . Allan Axibal first comes on stage neatly dressed as the `` model minority '' and gets the chant started . He is followed by Rafael Agustin dressed as a cholo in his bandana , muscle shirt and pleated pants , who expands on the chant . Lastly , Miles Gregley struts out in full pimp attire , complete with a feathered hat . As they chant racial slurs , they are able to captivate and amuse their audience . However , the play is not just about jokes and laughs ; rather , it aims to strip these very racial slurs of their pejorative power . The three actors have insisted `` their point was not to exacerbate racial tensions or divisions , but to drive home that there is only ONE race , the human race . The show traces the origins and evolution of three derogatory terms that shaped our lives . In doing this show we hope to de-power these words for ourselves and for our audiences . ''",
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"text": "Ewan McGregor Ewan Gordon McGregor ( -LSB- ˌjuːən_məˈɡrɛɡər -RSB- born 31 March 1971 ) is a Scottish actor . His first professional role was in 1993 , when he won a leading role in the Channel 4 series Lipstick on Your Collar . He is known for playing heroin addict Mark Renton in the drama films Trainspotting ( 1996 ) and T2 Trainspotting ( 2017 ) , the Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and Star Wars : The Force Awakens ( 1999 -- 2015 ) , poet Christian in the musical film Moulin Rouge ! ( 2001 ) , Camerlengo Father Patrick McKenna in Angels and Demons ( 2009 ) , Dr. Alfred Jones in the romantic comedy-drama Salmon Fishing in the Yemen ( 2011 ) , and Lumière in a live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast ( 2017 ) . He received Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor -- Musical or Comedy for both Moulin Rouge ! and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen . McGregor has also starred in theatre productions of Guys and Dolls ( 2005 -- 07 ) and Othello ( 2007 -- 08 ) . He was ranked number 36 on Empire magazine 's `` The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time '' list in 1997 . In a 2004 poll for the BBC , McGregor was named the fourth most influential person in British culture . He has been involved in charity work and has served as an ambassador for UNICEF UK since 2004 . In 2016 , he received the BAFTA Britannia Humanitarian Award .",
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"docid": "47ea9bbcb933b89ef953c945c9784655",
"text": "Nathan Mack Nathan Mack ( born 15 April 2007 ) is a British child actor who is known for portraying Tyler in 2014 's Babylon and Chip Potts in the 2017 live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast . He attends Stagecoach Performing Arts School for children , which also helped him land the role .",
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"text": "Emma Thompson Emma Thompson ( born 15 April 1959 ) is a British actress , activist , author , comedienne and screenwriter . Born in London to English actor Eric Thompson and Scottish actress Phyllida Law , Thompson was educated at Newnham College , University of Cambridge , where she became a member of the Footlights troupe . After appearing in several comedy programmes , she first came to prominence in 1987 in two BBC TV series , Tutti Frutti and Fortunes of War , winning the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for her work in both series . Her first film role was in the 1989 romantic comedy The Tall Guy , and in the early 1990s she frequently collaborated with her then husband , actor and director Kenneth Branagh . The pair became popular in the British media and co-starred in several films , including Dead Again ( 1991 ) and Much Ado About Nothing ( 1993 ) . In 1992 , Thompson won an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress for the period drama Howards End . In 1993 , she garnered dual Academy Award nominations for her roles in The Remains of the Day as the housekeeper of a grand household and In the Name of the Father as a lawyer . Thompson scripted and starred in Sense and Sensibility ( 1995 ) , which earned her ( among other awards ) an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay , and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress . Other notable film and television credits include : the Harry Potter film series , Wit ( 2001 ) , Love Actually ( 2003 ) , Angels in America ( 2003 ) , Nanny McPhee ( 2005 ) , Stranger than Fiction ( 2006 ) , Last Chance Harvey ( 2008 ) , Men in Black 3 ( 2012 ) , Brave ( 2012 ) and Beauty and the Beast ( 2017 ) . In 2013 , she received acclaim and several award nominations for her portrayal of P. L. Travers in Saving Mr. Banks . Thompson is married to actor Greg Wise , with whom she lives in London . They have one daughter and an adopted son . She is an activist in the areas of human rights and environmentalism and has received criticism for her outspokenness . She has written two books adapted from The Tale of Peter Rabbit .",
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"text": "Gugu Mbatha-Raw Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha ( born 21 April 1983 ) , known as Gugu Mbatha-Raw ( pronounced -LSB- ˈguːguː_mmˈbɑːtə_rɔː -RSB- ) , is a British stage and film actress . Working in British television and stage productions , she gained prominence in a recurring role on Doctor Who , playing Tish Jones , sister of Martha Jones . She garnered attention in American productions , beginning with a supporting role in the Tom Hanks comedy Larry Crowne , and starring roles on the short-lived television series Undercovers and Touch . She earned critical acclaim for her performances in the British period drama Belle ( 2013 ) and the romantic drama Beyond the Lights ( 2014 ) , receiving numerous accolade nominations from critics worldwide . In 2015 , Mbatha-Raw premiered the title role in Jessica Swale 's play Nell Gwynn , an actress and mistress of King Charles II of England . She was nominated for an Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress for her performance . Her performance as Kelly in the critically acclaimed `` San Junipero '' , an episode in season three of the cult anthology series Black Mirror was highly praised .",
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"text": "Dan Stevens Daniel Jonathan Stevens ( born 10 October 1982 ) is an English actor . He is best known for his role as Matthew Crawley in the ITV acclaimed period drama series Downton Abbey . He also starred as David in the thriller film The Guest , Sir Lancelot in Night at the Museum : Secret of the Tomb , and as The Beast/Prince in Walt Disney 's live action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast . He currently stars as David Haller in the FX series Legion .",
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"text": "Emma Watson Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson ( born 15 April 1990 ) is a French-British actress , model , and activist . Born in Paris and brought up in Oxfordshire , Watson attended the Dragon School and trained as an actress at the Oxford branch of Stagecoach Theatre Arts . She rose to prominence after landing her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series , having acted only in school plays previously . Watson appeared in all eight Harry Potter films from 2001 to 2011 , earning worldwide fame , critical accolades , and around $ 60 million . Watson continued to work outside of the Harry Potter films , lending her voice to The Tale of Despereaux ( 2008 ) and appearing in the 2007 television adaptation of the novel Ballet Shoes . Since then , she has taken on starring roles in The Perks of Being a Wallflower ( 2012 ) and The Bling Ring ( 2013 ) , made a brief appearance as an exaggerated version of herself in This Is the End ( 2013 ) , and portrayed the title character 's adopted daughter in Noah ( 2014 ) . In 2017 , she portrayed Belle in a live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast . Her other releases include Regression ( 2015 ) , Colonia ( 2015 ) and The Circle ( 2017 ) . From 2011 to 2014 , Watson split her time between working on film projects and continuing her education , studying at Brown University and Worcester College , Oxford and graduating from Brown with a bachelor 's degree in English literature in May 2014 . Her modelling work has included campaigns for Burberry and Lancôme . As a fashion consultant , she helped create a line of clothing for People Tree . She was honoured by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in 2014 , winning for British Artist of the Year . That same year , she was appointed as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and helped launch the UN Women campaign HeForShe , which calls for men to advocate gender equality .",
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"text": "Ian McKellen Sir Ian Murray McKellen , ( born 25 May 1939 ) is an English actor . He is the recipient of six Laurence Olivier Awards , a Tony Award , a Golden Globe Award , a Screen Actors Guild Award , a BIF Award , two Saturn Awards , four Drama Desk Awards , and two Critics ' Choice Awards . He has also received two Oscar nominations , four BAFTA nominations and five Emmy Award nominations . McKellen 's career spans genres ranging from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction . The BBC states his `` performances have guaranteed him a place in the canon of English stage and film actors '' . A recipient of every major theatrical award in the UK , McKellen is regarded as a British cultural icon . He started his professional career in 1961 at the Belgrade Theatre as a member of their highly regarded repertory company . In 1965 McKellen made his first West End appearance . In 1969 he was invited to join the Prospect Theatre Company to play the lead parts in Shakespeare 's Richard II and Marlowe 's Edward II , and he firmly established himself as one of the country 's foremost classical actors . In the 1970s McKellen became a stalwart of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre of Great Britain . He achieved worldwide fame for his notable film roles , which include Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies and Magneto in the X-Men films , both of which introduced McKellen to a new generation . McKellen was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1979 Birthday Honours , was knighted in the 1991 New Year Honours for services to the performing arts , and made a Companion of Honour for services to drama and to equality in the 2008 New Year Honours . He has been openly gay since 1988 , and continues to be a champion for LGBT social movements worldwide . He was made a Freeman of the City of London in October 2014 .",
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"text": "Luke Evans (actor) Luke Evans ( born 15 April 1979 ) is a Welsh actor . Evans began his career on the stage , performing in many of London 's West End productions such as Rent , Miss Saigon , and Piaf before getting his Hollywood breakthrough role starring in the Clash of the Titans 2010 remake . Following his debut , Evans was cast in such action and thriller films as Immortals ( 2011 ) , The Raven ( 2012 ) , and the re-imagined The Three Musketeers ( 2011 ) . In 2013 , Evans starred as the main antagonist Owen Shaw in the blockbuster Fast & Furious 6 , and also played Bard the Bowman in Peter Jackson 's three-part adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien 's The Hobbit . Evans also portrayed the vampire Dracula in the character 's film origin story , Dracula Untold . In 2017 , Evans starred as Gaston in Disney 's live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast .",
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"text": "Beauty and the Beast (2017 film) Beauty and the Beast is a 2017 American musical romantic fantasy film directed by Bill Condon from a screenplay written by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos , and co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Mandeville Films . The film is based on Disney 's 1991 animated film of the same name , itself an adaptation of Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont 's eighteenth-century fairy tale . The film features an ensemble cast that includes Emma Watson and Dan Stevens as the titular characters with Luke Evans , Kevin Kline , Josh Gad , Ewan McGregor , Stanley Tucci , Audra McDonald , Gugu Mbatha-Raw , Nathan Mack , Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson in supporting roles . Principal photography began at Shepperton Studios in Surrey , England on May 18 , 2015 , and ended on August 21 . Beauty and the Beast premiered on February 23 , 2017 , at Spencer House in London and was released in the United States on March 17 , 2017 , in the standard , Disney Digital 3-D , RealD 3D , IMAX and IMAX 3D formats along with Dolby Cinema . The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences , with many praising Watson 's performance and has grossed over $ 1.2 billion worldwide , making it the highest-grossing film of 2017 and the 10th highest-grossing film of all time .",
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"text": "Elsa Buchanan Elsa Buchanan ( 22 December 1908 -- 17 January 2004 ) was an English character actress with a brief career in theatre and film . Born Elsie Winifred Buchanan Tinker , Buchanan made her stage debut at age three at the Palace Theatre , London at a performance attended by Queen Mary . Buchanan was later the first Briton admitted to the training school of the Académie française . She made seventeen films in the United States , where she was noted for her blonde hair and called `` the girl with the largest eyes and the smallest waist in Hollywood . '' She accepted the proposal of her husband , a merchant sailor named Noll Charlton , while attending a coronation ball for King George VI and retired from film thereafter . Shortly before her death saw Gosford Park , in which one of the characters , a Hollywood producer , discusses casting for Charlie Chan in London , inviting a blonde maid to audition for the part that she actually played in that film .",
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"text": "Robin Sebastian Robin Sebastian is a British actor , best known for his portrayals of Kenneth Williams . A native of London , he has played Williams in recreations of Round the Horne and Hancock 's Half Hour on stage , screen and radio .",
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"text": "Pride and Prejudice (1958 TV series) Pride and Prejudice is a 1958 British television adaptation of the novel of the same name , which aired on the BBC . Cast included Alan Badel , Pamela Binns , Jane Downs , Susan Lyall Grant , Marian Spencer , Vivienne Martin , Hugh Sinclair , William Squire , Joan Carol , Jeanne Elvin , Colin Jeavons , Barbara New , and Greta Watson . Six half-hour episodes were produced , presumably aired live ( since that was usually the case with BBC drama of the era ) , and telerecorded for overseas broadcast . All six episodes are believed to be lost . The designer was Stephen Bundy , adaptation by Cedric Wallis and the producer was Barbara Burnham .",
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"text": "Robert Hardy Timothy Sydney Robert Hardy , CBE , FSA ( born 29 October 1925 ) is an English actor with a long career in the theatre , film and television .",
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"text": "Sacha Dhawan Sacha Dhawan ( born May 1 , 1984 ) is a British actor of Indian descent . He has performed on stage , film , television and radio .",
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"text": "Thomas Ho (actor) Thomas Ho Siu-hung , born 19 August 1973 , Kowloon , Hong Kong , is a British actor , of Chinese descent .",
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"text": "Richard Wilson (Australian actor) Richard Wilson ( born 23 October 1984 in Leicester , Leicestershire , England ) is a British-born Australian actor .",
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"text": "Nicholas Le Prevost Nicholas Le Prevost ( born 18 March 1947 ) is an English actor .",
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"text": "Cecil Bevan Cecil Bevan was a British stage and film actor .",
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"text": "Tom Baker (English actor) Thomas Stewart `` Tom '' Baker ( born 20 January 1934 ) is an English actor . He is known for his portrayal of the fourth incarnation of the Doctor in the science fiction series Doctor Who from 1974 to 1981 , a longer tenure than any other actor , and for the narration of the comedy series Little Britain . Baker 's voice , which has been described as `` sonorous '' , was voted the fourth-most recognisable in the UK . At the age of 15 Baker began study as a monk . However , he gradually lost his vocation and at 21 he left monastic life and undertook National Service in the Royal Army Medical Corps . On leaving the army , he joined the Merchant Navy and then became an actor , joining the Royal National Theatre Company under Laurence Olivier . Baker was in his thirties when his professional acting career began , and his first major film role was as Grigori Rasputin in Nicholas and Alexandra in 1971 , when he was 37 . He went on to play the villainous Prince Koura in The Golden Voyage of Sinbad in 1973 , which led to his casting in Doctor Who . During his period as its star , the series was distinguished by high viewing figures and many stories which became regarded as classics . He remains one of the most instantly recognisable incarnations of the character . He continued to win regular roles in TV later in his career , most notably in the series Medics and Monarch of the Glen . In addition to performing acting roles , Baker has narrated commercials , video games , audiobooks and television series . In a poll for the BBC Homes and Antiques magazine in January 2006 , Baker was voted the world 's fourth-most eccentric star . He was beaten by Björk , Chris Eubank and David Icke . Married three times , the second to Doctor Who co-star Lalla Ward , Baker has two sons from his first marriage .",
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"text": "Theatre of Australia Theatre of Australia refers to the history of the performing arts in Australia , or produced by Australians . There are theatrical and dramatic aspects to a number of Indigenous Australian ceremonies such as the corroboree . During its colonial period , Australian theatrical arts were generally linked to the broader traditions of English literature and to British and Irish theatre . Australian literature and theatrical artists ( including Aboriginal as well as Anglo-Celtic and multicultural migrant Australians ) have over the last two centuries introduced the culture of Australia and the character of a new continent to the world stage . Individuals who have contributed to theatre in Australia and internationally include Sir Robert Helpmann , Dame Joan Sutherland , Barry Humphries , David Williamson , Cate Blanchett , Geoffrey Rush , Judy Davis , Jim Sharman , Tim Minchin and Baz Luhrmann . Notable theatrical institutions include the Sydney Opera House , and the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney .",
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"text": "Chris Sandford Christopher Duke Sandford ( born 6 June 1939 ) is a British actor . He appeared in more than fifty films since 1956 .",
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"text": "Rupert Everett Rupert James Hector Everett ( -LSB- ˈɛvərɪt -RSB- born 29 May 1959 ) is an English actor and writer . He first came to public attention in 1981 , when he was cast in Julian Mitchell 's play and subsequent film Another Country ( 1984 ) as an openly gay pupil at an English public school in the 1930s ; the role earned him his first BAFTA Award nomination . He went on to receive a second BAFTA Award nomination and his first Golden Globe Award nomination for his role in My Best Friend 's Wedding ( 1997 ) , followed by a second Golden Globe nomination for An Ideal Husband ( 1999 ) . Everett has performed in many other prominent films , including The Madness of King George ( 1994 ) , Shakespeare in Love ( 1998 ) , Inspector Gadget ( 1999 ) , A Midsummer Night 's Dream ( 1999 ) , The Next Best Thing ( 2000 ) , The Chronicles of Narnia : The Lion , the Witch and the Wardrobe ( 2005 ) , Stardust ( 2007 ) and the Shrek sequels . He co-starred with Eva Green in Tim Burton 's film Miss Peregrine 's Home for Peculiar Children ( 2016 ) .",
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"text": "Duncan Duff Duncan Duff ( born 1962 in Edinburgh , Scotland , United Kingdom ) is a British stage , television and film actor who trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London 1985 - 1987 . He is best known for A Quiet Passion ( 2016 ) , Wild Target , ( 2010 ) , Big Kids ( 2000 ) , Hamish Macbeth ( 1997 ) .",
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"text": "Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch The Queen 's Theatre is a 500-seat producing theatre located in Hornchurch in the London Borough of Havering , east London . The theatre opened in its current purpose-built site on Billet Lane , Hornchurch in 1975 . From 1953 to 1975 the theatre had occupied a converted , and for some time derelict , cinema on Station Lane ( the site of the present Ripon House development ) that had been used for storage during the Second World War . The theatre originally opened in the coronation year of Queen Elizabeth II and its name reflects this . The opening production was See How They Run . The building deteriorated and the London Borough of Havering built the new theatre . It was opened by Sir Peter Hall in April 1975 , with a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat . Home to the original productions of the award-winning Return to the Forbidden Planet and Blood Brothers , performers such as Maggie Smith , Martin Shaw , Joan Plowright , Prunella Scales , Nigel Hawthorn , Carol Sloman , Lucy Benjamin , Gemma Salter , Bernard Cribbins , Conn O'Neill and theatre-makers and artists David Eldridge , Chris Bond , Bob Carlton , Bob Eaton , Glen Walford , Nichola McAuliffe , Tim Firth , Dan Murphy and Richard O'Brien the Queen 's Theatre , over its 60 plus year history , has built a track record in creating the best in live entertainment . The theatre 's current artistic director is Douglas Rintoul who was appointed in 2015 . The theatre 's previous artistic directors include Bob Carlton , Marina Calderone and Bob Tomson . The Queen 's Theatre produces over eights shows a year and has a vibrant learning and participatory programme engaging over 11,000 participants annually , enabling people to express themselves and their stories through the arts . The Queen 's Theatre works with educational institutions , amateur theatre groups , professional arts groups and wellbeing organizations , but is also widely connected to the larger theatre landscape in the UK and abroad . Current partnerships include co-productions with the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich , Salisbury Playhouse , Watford Palace Theatre , Rifco , Sell a Door and The Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg . Behind the scenes there is a carpentry workshop , scenic artists and a wardrobe department creating sets and costumes on-site . The theatre was honoured with a visit from HM The Queen in 2003 , the theatre 's fiftieth anniversary , and in 2013 the theatre celebrated its Diamond Jubilee . The Queen 's Theatre is a registered charity and receives regular funding from the London Borough of Havering and is an Arts Council of England National Portfolio Organisation .",
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"text": "James Wilby James Jonathon Wilby ( born 20 February 1958 ) is an English film , television and theatre actor .",
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"text": "Beauty and the Beast (1987 TV series) Beauty and the Beast is an American fantasy-drama series which first aired on CBS in 1987 . Creator Ron Koslow 's updated version of the fairy tale has a double focus : the relationship between Vincent ( Ron Perlman ) , a mythic , noble man-beast , and Catherine ( Linda Hamilton ) , a savvy Assistant District Attorney in New York ; and a secret Utopian community of social outcasts living in a subterranean sanctuary . Through an empathetic bond , Vincent senses Catherine 's emotions , and becomes her guardian .",
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"text": "Hugh Grant Hugh John Mungo Grant ( born 9 September 1960 ) is an English actor and film producer . Grant has received a Golden Globe , a BAFTA , and an Honorary César for his work . His films have earned more than US$ 2.4 billion from 25 theatrical releases worldwide . Grant first received attention after earning the Volpi Cup for his performance in James Ivory 's Maurice ( 1987 ) but achieved international success after appearing in the Richard Curtis-scripted Four Weddings and a Funeral ( 1994 ) . Grant used this breakthrough role as a frequent cinematic persona during the 1990s , delivering comic performances in films such as Mickey Blue Eyes ( 1999 ) and Notting Hill ( 1999 ) . One of the best known figures in 1990s British popular culture , Grant was in a high-profile relationship with Elizabeth Hurley , which was the focus of much attention in the British and international media . By the turn of the 21st century , Grant had established himself as a leading man , skilled with a satirical comic talent . Grant has expanded his oeuvre with critically acclaimed turns as a cad in Bridget Jones 's Diary ( 2001 ) , About a Boy ( 2002 ) , and American Dreamz ( 2006 ) . Grant later played against type with multiple cameo roles in the epic sci-fi drama film , Cloud Atlas ( 2012 ) . He 's also known for appearing in period pieces such as The Remains of the Day ( 1993 ) , Sense and Sensibility ( 1995 ) and Florence Foster Jenkins ( 2016 ) . Within the film industry , Grant is cited as an anti-star who approaches his roles like a character actor , and attempts to make his acting appear spontaneous . Hallmarks of his comic skills include a nonchalant touch of irony/sarcasm and studied physical mannerisms , as well as his precisely-timed dialogue delivery and facial expressions . The entertainment media 's coverage of Grant 's life off the big screen has often overshadowed his work as an actor . Grant has been outspoken about his antipathy towards the profession of acting , and in his disdain towards the culture of celebrity and hostility towards the media . In a career spanning 30 years , Grant has repeatedly claimed that acting was not his true calling , but rather a career that unintentionally developed by happenstance .",
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"text": "Ralph Richardson Sir Ralph David Richardson ( 19 December 1902 -- 10 October 1983 ) was an English actor who , along with his contemporaries John Gielgud and Laurence Olivier , dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century . He worked in films throughout most of his career , and played more than sixty cinema roles . From an artistic but not theatrical background , Richardson had had no thought of a stage career until a production of Hamlet in Brighton inspired him to become an actor . He learned his craft in the 1920s with a touring company and later the Birmingham Repertory Theatre . In 1931 he joined the Old Vic , playing mostly Shakespearean roles . He led the company the following season , succeeding Gielgud , who had taught him much about stage technique . After he left the company , a series of leading roles took him to stardom in the West End and on Broadway . In the 1940s , together with Olivier and John Burrell , Richardson was the co-director of the Old Vic company . There , his most celebrated roles included Peer Gynt and Falstaff . He and Olivier led the company to Europe and Broadway in 1945 and 1946 , before their success provoked resentment among the governing board of the Old Vic , leading to their dismissal from the company in 1947 . In the 1950s , in the West End and occasionally on tour , Richardson played in modern and classic works including The Heiress , Home at Seven , and Three Sisters . He continued on stage and in films until shortly before his sudden death at the age of eighty . He was celebrated in later years for his work with Peter Hall 's National Theatre and his frequent stage partnership with Gielgud . He was not known for his portrayal of the great tragic roles in the classics , preferring character parts in old and new plays . Richardson 's film career began as an extra in 1931 . He was soon cast in leading roles in British and American films including Things to Come ( 1936 ) , The Fallen Idol ( 1948 ) , Long Day 's Journey into Night ( 1962 ) and Doctor Zhivago ( 1965 ) . He received nominations and awards in the UK , Europe and the US for his stage and screen work from 1948 until his death . Richardson was twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor , first for The Heiress ( 1949 ) and again ( posthumously ) for his final film , Greystoke : The Legend of Tarzan , Lord of the Apes ( 1984 ) . Throughout his career , and increasingly in later years , Richardson was known for his eccentric behaviour on and off stage . He was often seen as detached from conventional ways of looking at the world , and his acting was regularly described as poetic or magical .",
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"text": "Moray Watson Moray Watson ( 25 June 1928 -- 2 May 2017 ) was an English actor from Sunningdale , Berkshire .",
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"text": "Minions (film) Minions is a 2015 American computer-animated comedy film , serving as a spin-off/prequel to the Despicable Me franchise . Produced by Illumination Entertainment for Universal Pictures , it was directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda , written by Brian Lynch , and produced by Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy . The film stars the voices of Coffin ( as the Minions , including : Kevin , Stuart and Bob ) , Sandra Bullock , Jon Hamm , Michael Keaton , Allison Janney , Steve Coogan and Jennifer Saunders with the narration provided by Geoffrey Rush . It was first foreshadowed in the end credits of Despicable Me 2 ( 2013 ) , where Kevin , Stuart and Bob , three of the Minions , are seen auditioning for the film . Minions had its premiere on June 11 , 2015 , in Leicester Square , London , and went into general release in the United States on July 10 , 2015 . Critical response was mixed : some critics praised the comedic aspects of the film and the performances of Bullock and Hamm , while also felt that the title characters were not able to carry the film on their own , and that the villains were flatly characterized . The film has grossed over $ 1.1 billion worldwide ( outgrossing each of the Despicable Me films ) , making it the thirteenth highest-grossing film of all time , the second highest-grossing animated film and the highest-grossing non-Disney animated film . A sequel is scheduled to be released on July 3 , 2020 .",
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"text": "Marty Isenberg Marty Isenberg ( born 30 July 1963 ) is an American animation writer . He is best known for his role as co-story editor on Beast Machines and Transformers : Animated , and for his work on the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series . He also wrote or co-wrote scripts for Ben 10 , Danny Phantom , Gargoyles , Batman : The Animated Series , Action Man , Beetlejuice , The Mask , G.I. Joe : Renegades , X-Men : The Animated Series and Spider-Man : The Animated Series .",
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"text": "Muddle Earth Muddle Earth is a children 's novel by Paul Stewart , published in 2003 , and illustrated by Chris Riddell . It is largely a parody of The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien . Like LOTR it is divided into three sections : Englebert the Enormous , Here Be Dragons and Doctor Cuddles of Giggle Glade . In 2011 a sequel titled Muddle Earth Too was published .",
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"text": "Primer (film) Primer is a 2004 American independent science fiction drama film about the accidental discovery of time travel . The film was written , directed , produced , edited and scored by Shane Carruth , who also stars . Primer is of note for its extremely low budget , experimental plot structure , philosophical implications , and complex technical dialogue , which Carruth , a college graduate with a degree in mathematics and a former engineer , chose not to simplify for the sake of the audience . The film collected the Grand Jury Prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival , before securing a limited release in the United States , and has since gained a cult following .",
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"text": "Ngspice Ngspice is a mixed-level/mixed-signal circuit simulator . It is the open-source successor of Spice3f5 . A small group of maintainers and the community of motivated users contribute to the ngspice project by providing new features , enhancements and bug fixes . Ngspice is based on three free-software packages : Spice3f5 , Xspice and Cider1b1 : SPICE is the origin of all electronic circuit simulators , its successors are widely used in the electronics community . Xspice is an extension to Spice3 that provides additional C language code models to support analog behavioral modeling and co-simulation of digital components through a fast event-driven algorithm . Cider adds a numerical device simulator to ngspice . It couples the circuit-level simulator to the device simulator to provide enhanced simulation accuracy ( at the expense of increased simulation time ) . Critical devices can be described with their technology parameters ( numerical models ) , all others may use the original ngspice compact models . Ngspice is , anyway , more than the simple sum of the packages above , as many people are contributing to the project with their experience , their bug fixes and their improvements giving ngspice additional features and improved robustness .",
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"text": "Less Than Zero (song) `` Less Than Zero '' is the eighth track on Elvis Costello 's debut album My Aim Is True , and the first Costello single that Stiff Records released . The song expressed Costello 's anger after seeing former British Union of Fascists leader Oswald Mosley interviewed on television attempting to deny his racist past . In the liner notes to the Rhino edition of the album , Costello writes : The song therefore fits in with a number of others on early Costello albums that deal with themes of fascism and totalitarianism , which also include `` Night Rally '' from This Year 's Model and `` Goon Squad '' from Armed Forces . In this case , a racist and totalitarian movement is seen in terms of sub rosa teenage sex : `` Turn up the TV ... Even your mother wo n't detect it/So your father wo n't know . '' Allmusic critic Mark Deming describes the melody as `` slow , slinky -LSB- and -RSB- sinister . '' Deming also suggests that the melody shows some reggae influences , even though the rhythm does not incorporate reggae syncopations . Deming describes the song as `` controversial , audacious , and highly effective '' as well as `` a truly remarkable debut . '' On his first visit to the United States , Costello found that American audiences did n't understand the song , writing in his 2015 autobiography , Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink , `` I 'm not sure if anyone in Cleveland has ever heard of Oswald Mosley or gave a damn about him when we played `` Less Than Zero '' that night . It was just some rock and roll music with a fashionable-sounding title '' . Later , he substantially rewrote the lyrics to refer to Lee Harvey Oswald . This was a reference to the common misconception among American fans that this was the `` Mr. Oswald '' referred to in the original lyrics . This version is usually referred to as the `` Dallas version '' and is available as a bonus track on the My Aim is True reissue , and a live version can be found on Live at the El Mocambo . The song later provided US author Bret Easton Ellis with the title of his debut novel . The song was also involved in Costello 's infamous performance on Saturday Night Live on 17 December 1977 . Following pressure from his record company to play the song on the show , Costello began to play the song , but he stopped after only a few bars , saying that `` there 's no reason to do this song here . '' He then launched into an unannounced performance of `` Radio Radio '' , a song he had promised not to play . As a result , he was banned from the show until 1989 . In 2015 , Costello wrote of having seen the Saturday Night Live appearance as an opportunity equivalent to The Beatles ' first live US television performance on -LSB- -LSB- The Ed Sullivan Show -RSB- : '' -LSB- ... -RSB- Columbia insisted that the second song should be `` Less Than Zero '' . The song had already proven to be obscure to many American ears and if this was supposed to be our I Want to Hold Your Hand moment , I thought the song was too low-key '' . He had then come up with the plan to switch songs , inspired by a live performance on the BBC 's The Lulu Show in 1969 in which Jimi Hendrix had scrapped a performance of Hey Joe after a few bars to instead play an impromptu tribute to Cream , who had broken up just days before . `` Less Than Zero '' appears on the first Stiff Records compilation ; A Bunch of Stiff Records , whilst the B-side , `` Radio Sweetheart '' , appears on their second ; Hits Greatest Stiffs .",
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"text": "The Looney Tunes Show The Looney Tunes Show is an American animated sitcom that ran from May 3 , 2011 , through August 31 , 2014 , on Cartoon Network . The show consist of two series , each containing 26 episodes , and features characters from the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies theatrical cartoons updated for the 21st century . It is produced by Warner Bros. . Animation . On July 29 , 2014 , producer Tony Cervone confirmed that the series would not be renewed for a third season in light of Wabbit . Looney Tunes : Rabbits Run is an animated direct-to-video spin-off film released on August 4 , 2015 .",
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"text": "History of Saturday Night Live (1995–2000) Saturday Night Live is an American sketch comedy series created and produced by Lorne Michaels for most of the show 's run . The show has aired on NBC since 1975 . After a disastrous 1994 -- 95 season featuring a mix of old and new characters , Michaels decided to once again revamp the cast , keeping only five cast members and hiring six . The 1995 -- 96 season once again saved the show from cancellation , introducing a new era of Saturday Night Live characters and sketches that were highly popular with audiences . This cast stayed mostly stable until the 1998 -- 99 season , which added cast members such as Jimmy Fallon and Horatio Sanz . These two would pave the way for the next era of Saturday Night Live in the early 2000s .",
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"text": "The National Lampoon Encyclopedia of Humor National Lampoon Encyclopedia of Humor is an American humor book that was first published in 1973 in hardback . It was a `` special issue '' of National Lampoon magazine , so it was sold on newsstands ; however , it was put out in addition to the regular issues of the magazine . The book contained all new material . It consisted of an alphabetically arranged collection of humor pieces , cartoons , and comic strips that had been especially created by many of the National Lampoon 's regular contributors . It included written pieces by Michael O'Donoghue , P. J. O'Rourke , Terry Southern , Anne Beatts , Doug Kenney , and Brian McConnachie . There were cartoons by B. Kliban , M. K. Brown , Ed Subitzky , Brian McConnachie , John Caldwell , Bobby London , and Sam Gross . In addition there was artwork by Edward Gorey , Bruce McCall , Rick Meyerowitz , and Vaughn Bode . The book also included a pull-out : the National Lampoon Map of the World .",
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"text": "Familiar Ground Familiar Ground is the fifth album by Sean T . It was released on April 16 , 2002 for Perrion Records and was produced entirely by Sean T.",
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"text": "Shawna McCarthy Shawna Lee McCarthy ( born 1954 ) is an American science fiction and fantasy editor and literary agent . McCarthy edited Isaac Asimov 's Science Fiction Magazine from 1983 until 1985 , taking over the helm from Kathleen Moloney and being succeeded by Gardner Dozois . During her time at Asimov 's , McCarthy edited four anthologies of stories from the magazine ( Isaac Asimov 's Wonders of the World ( 1982 ) , Isaac Asimov 's Aliens & Outworlders ( 1983 ) , Isaac Asimov 's Space of Her Own ( 1984 ) and Isaac Asimov 's Fantasy ! ( 1985 ) ) , and received the Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor once ( being nominated for it a total of three times ) . After leaving Asimov 's , McCarthy became an editor for Bantam from 1985 until 1988 and co-edited the first two volumes of that publisher 's Full Spectrum anthology series with Lou Aronica , et al. . Upon leaving Bantam , she began working as a literary agent , first with Scott Meredith , then with Scovil Chichak Galen , and now as an independent . In addition , she was the fiction editor of Realms of Fantasy magazine from its debut in 1994 until its closure after the October 2011 issue .",
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"text": "The International House of Mojo The International House of Mojo ( often called Mixnmojo ) is a website focused on LucasArts video games . It later expanded to cover studios founded by former LucasArts employees , including Double Fine Productions , Telltale Games , Autumn Moon Entertainment and Crackpot Entertainment . It was founded in 1997 by James Spafford and is among the longest-running `` fan sites '' on the internet . Mixnmojo once enjoyed an active relationship with LucasArts , and reviews have occasionally been quoted in the company 's marketing such as on the cover of the UK release of Monkey Island Special Edition Collection . The site was also referenced in the book Rogue Leaders : The Story of LucasArts , and staff has been interviewed by the gaming press . Developers highlighted by the site have often reciprocated its fondness . Tim Schafer of Double Fine Productions called Mixnmojo their `` friendly friends '' and praised the staff for their knowledge . At E3 2003 , in order to make light of an extended downtime the site was experiencing , staffers in attendance playfully cajoled then-producer Dan Pettit of LucasArts into appearing in a video painting him as complicit in the site 's technical woes . The site once even received permission from LucasArts to pull an elaborate April Fools prank that announced a fictional fifth Monkey Island installment ( at the time , the series only had four games ) complete with fake cover art and sound files of Dominic Armato performing dialog invented by the staff . Though created as an all-encompassing LucasArts site , Mixnmojo has always favored the studio 's original titles , particularly its classic graphic adventure games , over the more popular Star Wars products . This at times strained the relationship with the company . As the site featured the unregulated opinions of its contributors rather a unified editorial point of view , it quickly established an endearingly quirky , if occasionally abrasive , tone in its editorials and news posts . After the turn of the century , LucasArts began shifting away from original properties and the adventure genre in particular , culminating in the cancellation of Sam & Max : Freelance Police in 2004 . In response to this , Mixnmojo began broadening its coverage to include studios operated by LucasArts alumni that they believe continue the creative spirit abandoned by the original company . LucasArts was eventually shut down soon after Lucasfilm was purchased by Disney in 2012 . Its oldest fan site remains active as an information hub for LucasArts legacy titles , which have remained topical due to their continued influence , remakes and re-releases , as well as a news source for games produced by key LucasArts alumni .",
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"text": "Seanan McGuire Seanan McGuire ( pronounced SHAWN-in ) ( born January 5 , 1978 , in Martinez , California ) is an American author and filker . In 2010 , she was awarded the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer by the 2010 World Science Fiction Convention , largely because of her urban fantasy / detective story Rosemary and Rue ( 2009 ) , and won the 2016 Nebula Award for Best Novella . She ca n't stop thinking of the sequence in the first Care Bear movie where they call the cousins and tell them everyone can help . Writing under the pseudonym Mira Grant , she published the political thriller/zombie series Newsflesh , comprising the books Feed ( 2010 ) , Deadline ( 2011 ) , and Blackout ( 2012 ) , and which received a 2013 Hugo Award nomination for Best Novel . That year , McGuire received a record five Hugo nominations in total , two for works as Grant and the other three under her own name . The series also has a 4th book titled Feedback .",
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"text": "Sean Kelly (writer) Sean Kelly ( born July 1940 ) is a Canadian author , writer , humorist , voice actor and teacher originally from Montreal . Kelly was an editor of the National Lampoon magazine from 1971 to 1977 . He and Fred Graver served as co-Editors in Chief of National Lampoon under the pseudonym L. Dennis Plunkett . He currently teaches in the Humanities and Media Studies department of the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn , New York .",
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"text": "The 50 Greatest Cartoons The 50 Greatest Cartoons : As Selected by 1,000 Animation Professionals is a 1994 book by animation historian Jerry Beck . It consists of articles about 50 highly regarded animated short films made in North America and other notable cartoons , which are ranked according to a poll of 1,000 people working in the animation industry . Each cartoon is under 30 minutes long and cel animated ( with the exception of Gertie the Dinosaur ) . Seventeen of the selected films were produced for Warner Bros. 's Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series , ten of which were directed by Chuck Jones . All of the selected cartoons were created and released prior to 1960 , except for the 1985 short The Big Snit ( # 25 ) , the 1988 short The Cat Came Back ( # 32 ) , the 1969 short Bambi Meets Godzilla ( # 38 ) , the 1987 short The Man Who Planted Trees ( # 44 ) , and the 1975 short Quasi at the Quackadero ( # 46 ) . The book 's front and rear cover art , which showed a variety of famous cartoon stars seated in a nightclub , was also printed up as a full-sized promotional poster by Turner Publishing . The posters were not sold at retail , but were distributed to book stores as marketing materials for the book .",
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"text": "Jinx (TV series) Jinx is a British children 's comedy television sitcom based on the ` Lulu Baker ' trilogy of books , written by Fiona Dunbar . The first series premiered on 31 October 2009 on CBBC and ended its initial run on 23 January 2010 . The series follows the life of Lulu Baker , a teenager who is able to cook spells . However , her fairy godmother , Cookie , stops things from going smoothly . The first series was produced by Kindle Entertainment and over a three-month period , filmed in BBC Manchester studios and Oxford Road Studios , a second series has not been commissioned yet . Australian free-to-air channel ABC3 started airing the first episode on 28 September 2010 .",
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"text": "The Untouchables of Elliot Mouse The Untouchables of Elliot Mouse is a 26 half-hour television animated series loosely inspired by the real life Eliot Ness , and his group of agents colloquially known as The Untouchables , and their investigation into the real life gangster Al Capone , although ( as with past adaptations ) it does take some liberties with history . The series also parodies the violent atmosphere of Chicago during the Dry Law , as well as the old American films , their heroes and villains . The main characters in this series are four friendly mice : Elliot `` Mouse '' , Gordon , Mr. Wilson , and Jack the Irishman , although there are also some cats and dogs .",
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"text": "Wicked Appetite Wicked Appetite is a 2010 novel by Janet Evanovich set in Salem , Massachusetts . Elizabeth Tucker ( referred to as Lizzie ) is a baker at Dazzle 's Bakery , specialising in cupcakes . Lizzie has recently moved to Salem after inheriting her aunt 's house . Diesel ( from Visions of Sugar Plums , Plum Lovin '' ' , Plum Spooky , and Plum Lucky , the `` Between The Numbers '' Stephanie Plum holiday novellas ) appears out of thin air in Dazzle 's Bakery after Lizzie has been accosted by Gerwulf Grimoire , otherwise known as Wulf ( from Plum Spooky ) . Unbeknownst to her , Lizzie is an Unmentionable , with a special talent for finding things that Diesel needs . A Stone of Power has re-surfaced and Diesel needs to get to it before Wulf does . The Seven Stones of Power reflect each of the Seven Deadly Sins , the stone in this book dedicated to the sin of gluttony . The stones are known by the acronym SALIGIA , from the Latin names for the sins : superbia , avaritia , luxuria , invidia , gula , ira , & acedia , or pride , greed , lust , envy , gluttony , anger , & sloth . Lizzie 's co-worker Glo , not an Unmentionable but a Questionable , tries out a number of spells with unusual results . Lizzie adopts an odd orange one-eyed cat , who possibly belonged to her deceased Aunt Ophelia , and Carl , the monkey with an attitude problem , rides along . Carl the monkey was introduced in Fearless Fourteen humping Brenda 's hair , and was featured in Plum Spooky . A sequel , titled Wicked Business '' , was released on June 19 , 2012 .",
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"text": "Old Spice Old Spice is an American brand of male grooming products encompassing deodorants and antiperspirants , shampoos , body washes , and soaps . It is manufactured by Procter & Gamble . Originally launched as Early American Old Spice by William Lightfoot Schultz 's soap and toiletries company , Shulton Inc. , in 1937 , it was first targeted to women , with the men 's product only being released before Christmas at the end of that year . Over time as the men 's products found more success it began to focus exclusively on those . Old Spice now sells male grooming products including antiperspirant/deodorant sticks and body wash .",
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"text": "Let's Go Jungle!: Lost on the Island of Spice Let 's Go Jungle ! : Lost on the Island of Spice is a joystick-mounted gun arcade game by Sega . The game was released on June 27 , 2006 . Players take the roles of a man and a woman stranded on a jungle island which has been overrun by monsters . Each player must shoot the monsters with his or her machine guns while looking for rescue . There is a version of the game called Let 's Go Jungle ! Special , in which players sit on a revolving seat with a large projection screen in front and another in back . This version also serves as a spiritual sequel to The House of the Dead 4 Special . A sequel in 2010 was announced to be in development called Let 's Go Island : Lost On the Island of Tropics . It was released in mid-2011 . A spiritual sequel , Transformers : Human Alliance was released in 2014 .",
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"text": "Despicable Me: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Despicable Me : Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack to the film of the same name , and it was released on July 6 , 2010 . It features new songs from the film written , performed , produced and/or composed by Pharrell Williams , and performances by Destinee & Paris , The Sylvers , Robin Thicke , The Bee Gees and David Bisbal . A soundtrack album including the many other songs that appear in the film has not been officially released . The film 's score was composed by Pharrell Williams & Heitor Pereira and produced by Hans Zimmer . It was recorded with a 67-piece ensemble of the Hollywood Studio Symphony at the Newman Scoring Stage at 20th Century Fox . As of December 30 , 2010 , the film 's score had not been officially released ; however , 8 tracks appeared on MagicBoxMusic.com in November , 2010 . Two of the songs that appeared in the film , Despicable Me and Prettiest Girls , appeared on the Best Original Song shortlist for the 83rd Academy Awards .",
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"text": "In the Heart of the Sea (film) In the Heart of the Sea is a 2015 adventure-drama film based on Nathaniel Philbrick 's non-fiction book of the same name , about the sinking of the American whaling ship Essex in 1820 , an event that inspired the novel Moby-Dick . An international co-production between the United States and Spain , it was directed and produced by Ron Howard and written by Charles Leavitt . The film stars Chris Hemsworth , Benjamin Walker , Cillian Murphy , Tom Holland , Ben Whishaw and Brendan Gleeson . It premiered in New York City on December 7 , 2015 and was released in cinemas in the United States on December 11 , 2015 by Warner Bros. . Pictures . In the Heart of the Sea received mixed reviews from critics , and grossed $ 93 million against a $ 100 million budget , making it a box office bomb .",
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"text": "Lolicon , also romanised as lolikon or rorikon , is Japanese discourse or media focusing on the attraction to young or prepubescent girls . The term lolicon is a portmanteau of the phrase `` Lolita complex '' ; it describes an attraction to young or prepubescent girls , an individual with such an attraction , or lolicon manga or lolicon anime , a genre of manga and anime wherein childlike female characters are often depicted in an `` erotic-cute '' manner ( also known as ero kawaii ) , in an art style reminiscent of the shōjo manga ( girls ' comics ) style . Outside Japan , lolicon is in less common usage and usually refers to the genre . The term is a reference to Vladimir Nabokov 's book Lolita , in which a middle-aged man becomes sexually obsessed with a twelve-year-old girl . It was first used in Japan in the 1970s and quickly became used to describe erotic dojinshi ( amateur comics ) portrayals of young girls . Laws have been enacted in various countries , including in Japan , which regulate explicit content featuring children or childlike characters . Parent and citizens groups in Japan have organized to work toward stronger controls and stricter laws governing lolicon manga and other similar media . Studies of lolicon fans state that they are attracted to an aesthetic of cuteness rather than the age of the characters , and that collecting lolicon represents a disconnect from society .",
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"text": "Transportation theory (psychology) Narrative transportation theory proposes that when people lose themselves in a story , their attitudes and intentions change to reflect that story . The mental state of narrative transportation can explain the persuasive effect of stories on people , who may experience narrative transportation when certain contextual and personal preconditions are met , as Green and Brock postulate for the transportation-imagery model . As Van Laer , De Ruyter , Visconti , and Wetzels elaborate further , narrative transportation occurs whenever the story receiver experiences a feeling of entering a world evoked by the narrative because of empathy for the story characters and imagination of the story plot .",
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"text": "The arts The arts is a general term for the theory and physical expression of creativity found in human societies and cultures . Major constituents of the arts include literature -- including poetry , novels and short stories , and epic poetry ; performing arts -- among them music , dance , and theatre ; culinary arts such as baking , chocolatiering , and winemaking ; media arts like photography and cinematography , and visual arts -- including drawing , painting , ceramics , and sculpting . Some art forms combine a visual element with performance ( e.g. film ) or artwork with the written word ( e.g. comics ) . From prehistoric cave paintings to modern day films , art serves as a vessel for storytelling and conveying humankind 's relationship with its environment .",
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"text": "Paraspace The term ` paraspace ' comes from Samuel R. Delany , a ` space ' existing parallel to normal or ordinary space . According to Delany , the para-space is an alternate space that ` exists parallel to the normal space of the diegesis -- a rhetorically heightened `` other realm ''' ( Bukatman 1993 : 157 ) . Bukatman ( 1993 : 157 ) says `` Cyberspace is clearly a '' paraspace ' . ' `` Delany connects cyberpunk to the mysterious lunar artifact of Algis Budrys ' Rogue Moon and early evocations of outer space , all of which use inflated rhetoric to differentiate `` paraspace '' from mundane dimensions '' Samuel Review Essay . Paraspace is defined by Barry Malzberg as `` the condition of hyperspace -LSB- that -RSB- is itself insane '' ( as cited by Bukatman , 1993 : 157 ) . Michael Fisch ( 2004 : 371 , citing Murakami , 2002 : 157 ) comments `` While the para-space is often inaugurated through cognition it is always a ` materially manifested ' and ` linguistically intensified ' space in which ` conflicts that begin in ordinary space are resolved ' '' ( Murakami 2002 : 157 ) . Implications Walter Benjamin ( 1936/1968 ) declare the end of storytelling because of its incapacity to relate traumatic experiences , such as warfare , shell shock in World War I . As work lost its spaces to practice not just storytelling , but storylistening , the skills of interpretation of experience atrophied . Paraspace is the hyperspace gone insane ( Malzberg , The worker flesh-body is displaced by the corporate ad-inventions , set on the global stage of `` technoorganic reconstructions of the flesh '' ( Bukatman , 1993 : 19 ) . Walter Benjamin ( 1936 ) declared that the art of storytelling is coming to an end . We can no longer tell a tale of trauma properly . We can no longer exchange our experiences of trauma of war ( PTSD ) , economic collapse sending millions into homelessness , including veterans of the recent wars , the ubiquitousness of sweatshops , and so on . Of relevance to paraspace , the lost art of storytelling has an accumulated effect ( Fisch , 2004 : p. 365 ) ; it gets worth with cyber-real . / When the ` real ' pokes through the cyberspace , it gets quickly displaced by obfuscation . Our ` real ' in hyperspace is not closer to Lacanian Real ( FIsch , p. 372 ) . Paraspace is invisible , yet has material consequences ( Bukatman , 1992 ) . Benjamin , W. ( 1936/1968 ) Illuminations , New York : Harcourt Brace & World . Bukatman , S. ( 1992 ) . Amidst These Fields of Data : Allegory , Rhetoric , and the Paraspace . Critique : Studies in Contemporary Fiction , 33 ( 3 ) , 199-219 . Bukatman , S. ( 1993 ) Terminal Identity : The Virtual Subject in Postmodern Science Fiction , Durham , NC : Duke University Press . Delany , Samuel R. ( 1988 ) . Some real mothers : An interview with Samuel R. Delany by Takayuki Tatsumi . '' Science Fiction Eye , 1 , # 3 : 5-11 . Fisch , M. ( 2004 , October ) . In search of the real : technology , shock and language in Murakami Haruki 's Sputnik Sweetheart . In Japan Forum ( Vol . 16 , No. 3 , pp. 361 -- 383 ) . Taylor & Francis . Murakami , H. ( 2002 ) Sputnik Sweetheart , trans . P. Gabriel , New York : Vintage International .",
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"text": "Gothic film The Gothic film is a film that is based on Gothic fiction or contains Gothic elements . Since various definite film genres -- including science fiction , film noir , thriller , and comedy -- have used Gothic elements , the Gothic film is challenging to define clearly as a genre . Gothic elements have also infused the horror film genre , contributing supernatural and nightmarish elements . To create a Gothic atmosphere , filmmakers have sought to create new camera tricks that challenge audiences ' perceptions . Gothic films also reflected contemporary issues . A New Companion to The Gothics Heidi Kaye said `` strong visuals , a focus on sexuality and an emphasis on audience response '' characterize Gothic films like they did the literary works . The Encyclopedia of the Gothic said the foundation of Gothic film was the combination of Gothic literature , stage melodrama , and German expressionism . In The Cambridge Companion to Gothic Fiction , Misha Kavka says Gothic film is not an established genre , rather contributing Gothic images , plots , characters , and styles to films . These elements are often found in `` the broader category of horror '' . Kavka quotes William Patrick Day 's definition of the Gothic , '' -LSB- it -RSB- tantalizes us with fear , both as its subject and its effect ; its does so , however , not primarily through characters or plots or even language , but through spectacle '' . Cinema suits the Gothic definition in creating images that establish the spectacle .",
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"text": "Classical Hollywood cinema Classical Hollywood cinema , classical Hollywood narrative , and classical continuity are terms used in film criticism which designate both a narrative and visual style of film-making which developed in and characterized US American cinema between 1917 and the early 1960s and eventually became the most powerful and pervasive style of film-making worldwide .",
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"text": "Theme (narrative) In contemporary literary studies , a theme is the central topic a text treats . Themes can be divided into two categories : a work 's thematic concept is what readers `` think the work is about '' and its thematic statement being `` what the work says about the subject '' . The most common contemporary understanding of theme is an idea or point that is central to a story , which can often be summed in a single word ( e.g. love , death , betrayal ) . Typical examples of themes of this type are conflict between the individual and society ; coming of age ; humans in conflict with technology ; nostalgia ; and the dangers of unchecked ambition . A theme may be exemplified by the actions , utterances , or thoughts of a character in a novel . An example of this would be the thematic idea of loneliness in John Steinbeck 's Of Mice and Men , wherein many of the characters seem to be lonely . It may differ from the thesis -- the text 's or author 's implied worldview . A story may have several themes . Themes often explore historically common or cross-culturally recognizable ideas , such as ethical questions , and are usually implied rather than stated explicitly . An example of this would be whether one should live a seemingly better life , at the price of giving up parts of one 's humanity , which is a theme in Aldous Huxley 's Brave New World . Along with plot , character , setting , and style , theme is considered one of the components of fiction .",
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"text": "Light characteristic A light characteristic is a graphic and text description of a navigational light sequence or colour displayed on a nautical chart or in a Light List with the chart symbol for a lighthouse , lightvessel , buoy or sea mark with a light on it . The graphic indicates how the real light may be identified when looking at its actual light output type or sequence . Different lights use different colours , frequencies and light patterns , so mariners can identify which light they are seeing .",
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"text": "Heart of the Beholder Heart of the Beholder is a 2005 drama film that was written and directed by Ken Tipton . It is based on Tipton 's own experience as the owner of a chain of videocassette rental stores in the 1980s . Tipton and his family had opened the first videocassette rental stores in St. Louis in 1980 ; their business was largely destroyed by a campaign of Christian fundamentalists who objected to the chain 's carrying the film The Last Temptation of Christ for rental . The film won `` Best Feature Film '' awards at several film festivals . Critic Ryan Cracknell summarized the film , `` There 's no shortage of material for writer-director Ken Tipton to work with here . That alone makes Heart of the Beholder a film of interest . It is in many ways a politically charged film as it touches on issues of freedom of speech , religious beliefs and all out fanaticism . Still , I did n't think it was charged with enough balance and I think a large part had to do with the film 's inconsistent pacing . ''",
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"text": "Art film An art film is typically a serious , independent film aimed at a niche market rather than a mass market audience . An art film is `` intended to be a serious artistic work , often experimental and not designed for mass appeal '' ; they are `` made primarily for aesthetic reasons rather than commercial profit '' , and they contain `` unconventional or highly symbolic content '' . Film critics and film studies scholars typically define an art film as possessing `` formal qualities that mark them as different from mainstream Hollywood films '' , which can include , among other elements , a sense of social realism ; an emphasis on the authorial expressiveness of the director ; and a focus on the thoughts , dreams , or motivations of characters , as opposed to the unfolding of a clear , goal-driven story . Film scholar David Bordwell describes art cinema as `` a film genre , with its own distinct conventions '' . Art film producers usually present their films at specialty theatres ( repertory cinemas , or , in the U.S. , `` arthouse cinemas '' ) and film festivals . The term art film is much more widely used in the United States , the UK and Australia than in Europe , where the term is more associated with `` auteur '' films and `` national cinema '' ( e.g. , German national cinema ) . Because they are aimed at small niche market audiences , they can rarely get the financial backing that will permit large production budgets , expensive special effects , costly celebrity actors , or huge advertising campaigns , as are used in widely released mainstream blockbuster films . Art film directors make up for these constraints by creating a different type of film , which typically uses lesser-known film actors ( or even amateur actors ) and modest sets to make films that focus much more on developing ideas or exploring new narrative techniques or film-making conventions . A certain degree of experience and knowledge are required to fully understand or appreciate such films . One mid-1990s art film was called `` largely a cerebral experience '' that one enjoys `` because of what you know about film '' . This contrasts sharply with mainstream `` blockbuster '' films , which are geared more towards escapism and pure entertainment . For promotion , art films rely on the publicity generated from film critics ' reviews , discussion of their film by arts columnists , commentators and bloggers , and `` word-of-mouth '' promotion by audience members . Since art films have small initial investment costs , they only need to appeal to a small portion of the mainstream viewing audiences to become financially viable .",
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"text": "Telltale Telltale may refer to : Telltale ( TV series ) , a 1993 ITV miniseries , starring Bernard Hill and Nigel Harrison Tell-tale , an indicator or sign of something Tell-Tale ( film ) , a 2009 film based on `` The Tell-Tale Heart '' by Edgar Allan Poe Telltale Games , a video game developer Telltale ( Rainbow ) , a group of musicians known for their work on the 1970s British TV series Rainbow Telltale ( automotive ) , a type of automotive lighting",
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"text": "Odyssey Productions Odyssey Productions ( formerly Odyssey Visual Design ) is the former name of a California-based photography and 3-D computer animation company founded in 1983 by Steven Churchill in partnership with Adrian Turcotte . It was the first San Diego company to produce 3-D computer animation and its clients have included Coca-Cola , General Dynamics , Union Oil , Southwestern Cable , Metrocast , Honda , and a number of TV stations across the country . While Odyssey focused primarily on 35mm back-lit motion graphics and special effects for the first 5 years of its existence , its award-winning release of the world 's first home entertainment video of computer animation , State Of the Art Of Computer Animation in 1988 brought about a shift in focus to 3D computer animation . The accolades and sales successes achieved by State Of the Art Of Computer Animation prompted the 1990 release of The Mind 's Eye : A Computer Animation Odyssey , a title that would become the first member of the successful The Mind 's Eye series . The next decade ( 1990 -- 2000 ) would be taken up almost entirely with the production of 19 feature-length 3-D computer animated package films for home release . The company 's name became Odyssey Productions in 1995 and the last 12 3D computer animated films were released under this name . In 2003 the company again changed its name to AnimationTrip and broadened its focus to encompass photography to a greater extent . Under this new corporate name , the company added a business enterprise in 2004 focused primarily on photographic art and has launched a series of international art exhibitions in San Diego , California called the Art of Photography Show and the Art of Digital Show . Since 2006 , exhibiting photographic art and promoting photo artists has been the full focus of the business . In 2010 the company was named PhotoCulture , Inc. .",
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"text": "Chivalric romance As a literary genre of high culture , romance or chivalric romance is a type of prose and verse narrative that was popular in the aristocratic circles of High Medieval and Early Modern Europe . They were fantastic stories about marvel-filled adventures , often of a knight-errant portrayed as having heroic qualities , who goes on a quest , yet it is `` the emphasis on love and courtly manners distinguishes it from the chanson de geste and other kinds of epic , in which masculine military heroism predominates . '' Popular literature also drew on themes of romance , but with ironic , satiric or burlesque intent . Romances reworked legends , fairy tales , and history to suit the readers ' and hearers ' tastes , but by c. 1600 they were out of fashion , and Miguel de Cervantes famously burlesqued them in his novel Don Quixote . Still , the modern image of `` medieval '' is more influenced by the romance than by any other medieval genre , and the word medieval evokes knights , distressed damsels , dragons , and other romantic tropes . Originally , romance literature was written in Old French , Anglo-Norman , Occitan , and Provençal , and later in Portuguese , in Castilian , in English , in Italian ( particularly with the Sicilian poetry ) and German . During the early 13th century , romances were increasingly written as prose . In later romances , particularly those of French origin , there is a marked tendency to emphasize themes of courtly love , such as faithfulness in adversity .",
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"text": "Social practice (art) Social practice is an art medium that focuses on engagement through human interaction and social discourse . Since it is people and their relationships that form the medium of such works -- rather than a particular process of production -- social engagement is not only a part of a work 's organization , execution or continuation , but also an aesthetic in itself : of interaction and development . Socially engaged art aims to create social and/or political change through collaboration with individuals , communities , and institutions in the creation of participatory art . The discipline values the process of a work over any finished product or object . Artists working in social practice co-create their work with a specific audience or propose critical interventions within existing social systems that inspire debate or catalyze social exchange . The large overlap between social practice and pedagogy demonstrates the need for art education to embrace collaborative practice . Social practice work focuses on the interaction between the audience , social systems , and the artist through aesthetics , ethics , collaboration , methodology , antagonism , media strategies , and social activism . The social interaction component inspires , drives , or , in some instances , completes the project . Although projects may incorporate traditional studio media , they are realized in a variety of visual or social forms ( depending on variable contexts and participant demographics ) such as performance , social activism , or mobilizing communities towards a common goal . The diversity of approaches pose specific challenges for documenting social practice work , as the aesthetic of human interaction changes rapidly and involves many people simultaneously . Consequently , images frequently fail to do justice to the engagement and interactions that take place during a project .",
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"text": "List of To Heart episodes To Heart is a 1999 Japanese anime television series based on the visual novel To Heart by the Japanese software company Leaf . The episodes , produced by the animation studio Oriental Light and Magic , are directed by Naohito Takahashi and aired in Japan between April 1 and June 24 , 1999 compiling thirteen episodes . Six short bonus broadcasts were produced and aired after selected episodes . They lasted around five minutes and followed the general style of the main anime , although the characters are drawn super deformed . The overall story centers on Akari Kamigishi 's blossoming relationship with the protagonist Hiroyuki . Three pieces of theme music were used for the episode ; one opening theme and two ending themes . The opening theme is `` Feeling Heart '' by Masami Nakatsukasa ; the first ending theme is `` Yell '' by Ayako Kawasumi , and the second ending theme is `` Access '' by Spy . Different ending themes were used depending on the location of the broadcast . The DVD and VHS releases used `` Yell '' as the ending theme . A set of six DVDs , videotapes and laserdiscs were sold in Japan for the To Heart anime . To Heart was licensed for North American release by The Right Stuf International at Anime Expo 2004 on July 3 , 2004 at their panel . Volume one was scheduled for late 2005 , but the master copies Right Stuf received from Japan were in bad shape , delaying the release . Because To Heart was animated in the process of cel animation , it was captured onto film prior to conversion to video , and the video master showed dirt , glue marks , and other artifacts as a result of the process . Normally the original film would be restored to create a new master , but in this case the original film had been destroyed . As a result , the only choice was to digitally restore and remaster the video . All thirteen episodes and the six bonus extra was released on four DVD volumes between March 27 and August 28 , 2007 . A sequel anime series entitled To Heart : Remember My Memories is set a year after the conclusion of the first anime and completes the anime 's storyline ( deviating from the visual novel ) . The future of Akari , Hiroyuki , and Multi are also shown . The Himeyuri twins from To Heart 2 make their debut appearances in To Heart : Remember My Memories as speaking cameos . The anime , which was produced by AIC and Oriental Light and Magic , and directed by Keitaro Motonaga , aired in Japan between October 2 and December 25 , 2004 compiling thirteen episodes . The episodes were released on seven DVD compilation volumes in Japan . Seven short omake episodes titled Heart Fighters were released with the consumer DVD versions of To Heart : Remember My Memories ; they are not available on rental DVDs . Unlike the bonus shorts of the first season , the characters are not drawn super deformed and there is an overall arching mini-story . The humor comes from its parodies of popular Japanese culture . An anime television series for To Heart 2 was produced by Oriental Light and Magic and directed by Norihiko Sudō . Conisch and Kei Haneoka provided the soundtrack for the series . The episodes aired between October 3 , 2005 and January 2 , 2006 consisting of thirteen episodes . A three-episode original video animation series was produced by Aquaplus and Chaos Project with a new , original story . It was released on three DVDs between February 28 and September 28 , 2007 . A second OVA series titled To Heart 2 : Another Days , was released on two DVDs , each containing an episode , between March 26 and August 8 , 2008 .",
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"text": "Heart (Stars album) Heart is an album by the Canadian indie rock band Stars , released on Paper Bag Records in Canada and on Arts & Crafts in the USA . The album features three regional covers : the Canadian cover features a man embracing a woman resting on his lap , the US cover features a billboard with a girl 's eyes gazing onward and the European cover features three girls spying out of a porthole . The album was originally released with a bonus promotional sampler of acts with current releases on Paper Bag , including Matthew Barber , Hawaii , The FemBots and Uncut . Two tracks from Heart were repeated on the sampler , along with a non-album bonus track , `` Timeless . '' The US release includes a hidden bonus track , a live version of `` The Comeback '' , originally taken from the 2001 EP of the same name . The track `` Look Up '' uses an English horn solo from the beginning of the third movement of Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz and the track `` The Woods '' contains quotes from the movie Grey Gardens , the famed cult-classic documentary from 1975 . Videos for the songs `` Elevator Love Letter '' and `` Look Up '' were shot to promote this album . The album was recorded in the bedroom of keyboard player Chris Seligman on Avenue Mont-Royal in Montreal .",
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"text": "Tinta Invisible Tinta Invisible is a romantic verse story written by Nicaraguan poet Max L. Lacayo . This poetry book was published in Managua , Nicaragua , in October 2010 by the Esquipulas Publishing house . Composition The book is composed of 22 parts , the majority of which are subdivided into 2 or 3 sections . Literary technique In Tinta Invisible the poet/narrator uses a poetic technique that resorts to a narrative tone , to a very innovative space and rhythm . This invites the reader to become familiar with the work , to fuse itself in it and to maintain the interest until the end . The author tries to attract the interest of potential poetry lovers and to promote the almost lost interest for this literary genre . In its totality , the story is narrated in verses . As a peculiar thing , the parts and the sections of the story have their own life , constituting something complete on their own . There we see poems within poems and stories within the story . Historical context Tinta Invisible 's story takes place in the first decade of the 21st century , in a historical frame recognizable by the vertiginous height of the social networks . Those places in the Internet whose reality is undeniable since they exist for the human encounter and the social interaction and in them the individual finds popularity , social integration , education , and bonds of affection and business . Characters Diana , poet/muse and the poet/narrator , who reencountered by accident in the social networks of the indomitable virtual world . The development of that friendship is initiated with an interchange of memories that takes them by splendid literary courses and it drags them to a sweeping romance . They are the protagonists of an evocative story of poetry , coincidences and love . Genesis of the story The writing of this work took place between October 2009 and June 2010 , to be published in July of the same year . Having published two works in English in 2009 , not separated of that creative current , the author initiated this work inspired by his new participation in the social networks . It is there where Lacayo is inspired , sometimes outside reality , to catch with invisible ink the provocation of the cybernetic dreams . Interpretation Tinta Invisible is a romantic story that takes place in its own virtual world . Philosophically , there is an influence of platonic conception in this work . Literarily , we find reminiscences of Pedro Calderon de la Barca . And as far as the time of this idyllic story , we experience the 21st century in its entire splendor . Thus , these verses thread a story that the readers will appreciate like something immanent . Contribution and originality In her prologue to Tinta Invisible the writer and journalist Maria Lourdes Pallais indicates what she considers the great contribution of this innovating work : The exquisite balance that it achieves between several worlds . Pallais explains it : as well as the author of the Great Theater of the World reflected in his work the magnificent but also contradictory 17th century , the most complicated of Spanish history , Lacayo introduces , and places the reader , in this new world of the social networks , the quickest and most untamed until now , where there are no countries , much less borders . Where everything can be what is , or the other way around , or quite the opposite . Where the fantasy , within a certain basic protocol of communication , is the common denominator of the human relations . According to Pallais , Lacayo achieves a memorable narrative concert between the Calderonian classic story , the modern poetry shades of Rubén Darío , the colors Matisse style , and the postmodern context of the social networks , the new bars of the 21st century . Poet Blanca Castellón expresses his appreciation for this work in this fashion : `` Max L. Lacayo interlaces verse and prose and leads us in loving passage , by the footpath where the intense sensuality shines , refreshing and vital . The same inexplicable magic that ignites the dawns . '' Poet Ariel Montoya indicates : `` Max L. Lacayo in his poetic narrative of Tinta Invisible explores the route of the affectionate current of the human feeling and let us clearly see that poetry and the search for the amorous encounter , as virtual bonds , only come to reinforce our romantic reality . '' The most outstanding Nicaraguan newspapers have announced the publication of Tinta Invisible . La Prensa Literaria dedicated a whole page to part I of the book . El Nuevo Diario and Bolsa de Noticias , gave account of the release of this work . About the author Max L. Lacayo was born in Managua , Nicaragua . Nicaragua is a country with a passion for literature in general and for poetry in particular . He emigrated to the United States in 1979 as a political refugee . Lacayo was educated in New Orleans , where he obtained a postgraduate in Economics . He has experience in the oil industry , teaching and writing . And he has a passion for the arts and politics . Since very young he cultivated Literature , among others disciplines . At 14 , he founded the scholastic magazine El Heraldo Juvenil , and was named director of the magazine of the Literary Academy Alfonso Cortés in the Instituto Pedagógico de Managua . Periodically he writes opinion articles in Nicaraguan newspapers and in the 80s he wrote some articles in the Times Picayune in New Orleans . He worked as Teaching Assistant in the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of New Orleans and as Instructor of Macroeconomics at the Houston Community College ( 1995 ) and recently created an economic indicator . He likes to paint , to invent mathematical games and in one occasion he composed the music to accompany one of his poems . In 2009 Max L. Lacayo published two books : a screenplay , The American Ambassador and a poetry book , My Bare Essence . And in 2010 he published Tinta Invisible , a romantic story written in verses .",
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"text": "Film poster A film poster is a poster used to promote and advertise a film . Studios often print several posters that vary in size and content for various domestic and international markets . They normally contain an image with text . Today 's posters often feature photographs of the main actors . Prior to the 1990s , illustrations instead of photos were far more common . The text on film posters usually contains the film title in large lettering and often the names of the main actors . It may also include a tagline , the name of the director , names of characters , the release date , etc. . Film posters are displayed inside and on the outside of movie theaters , and elsewhere on the street or in shops . The same images appear in the film exhibitor 's pressbook and may also be used on websites , DVD ( and historically VHS ) packaging , flyers , advertisements in newspapers and magazines , etc. . Film posters have been used since the earliest public exhibitions of film . They began as outside placards listing the programme of ( short ) films to be shown inside the hall or movie theater . By the early 1900s , they began to feature illustrations of a film scene or an array of overlaid images from several scenes . Other posters have used artistic interpretations of a scene or even the theme of the film , represented in a wide variety of artistic styles .",
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"text": "The Sea (2013 film) The Sea is a 2013 British-Irish drama film directed by Stephen Brown . It is based on the novel of the same name by John Banville , who also wrote the screenplay for the film . The film premiered in competition at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on 23 June 2013 . The film had its North American premiere at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival .",
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"text": "Religious image A religious image is a work of visual art that is representational and has a religious purpose , subject or connection . All major historical religions have made some use of religious images , although their use is strictly controlled and often controversial in many religions , especially Abrahamic ones . General terms associated with religious images include cult image , a term for images , especially in sculpture which are or have been claimed to be the object of religious worship in their own right , and icon strictly a term for Eastern Orthodox religious images , but often used more widely , in and outside the area of religion .",
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"text": "Wild Ones (song) `` Wild Ones '' is a song by American rapper Flo Rida from his fourth studio album of the same name . The song features vocals by Australian recording artist Sia . It was produced by soFLY & Nius and Axwell , whilst the lyrical content was written by Rida , soFLY & Nius , Sia , Axwell , Jacob Luttrell , Marcus Cooper and Niklaas Vogel-Kern . The engineering and recording of the record was handled by Skylar Mones . Lyrically , the song contracts themes including partying , love and dancing while the musical composition is an uptempo dance-pop song that is influenced by house music and electro house . It was released as the album 's second single and title track on December 19 , 2011 in the United States . The single peaked at number one in New Zealand , Australia , Canada and Norway , whilst it peaked inside the top forty in every country chart it charted on . It charted at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 . The music video was released , featuring Flo Rida having fun with his friends . Furler , however was not featured in the final video . This song along with `` Good Feeling '' was selected to serve as one of the official theme songs to WrestleMania XXVIII and it was also featured in The Rock 's Road to Wrestlemania vignettes where he prepares for his match with John Cena at the event . Flo Rida performed the songs `` Good Feeling '' and `` Wild Ones '' live at the event to precede Rock 's entrance for the match . With 6.5 million copies sold globally as of December 2012 , it is one of the best-selling singles in history .",
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"text": "Loca (Shakira song) `` Loca '' ( `` Crazy '' ) is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira , taken from her seventh studio album , Sale el Sol ( 2010 ) . It was released by Epic Records as the lead single from the album . The Spanish-language version features Dominican rapper El Cata , and was released on 10 September 2010 , while the English-language version features British rapper Dizzee Rascal , and was released on 13 September 2010 . It was written and produced by Shakira , with additional songwriting from Edward Bello , Armando Pérez , and Dylan Mills . The song is a Latin pop and merengue track that lyrically describes Shakira 's eccentric infatuation with a man . In August 2014 , a senior US district judge found `` Loca '' to have been indirectly plagiarised from `` Loca con su Tiguere '' , a mid-1990s song composed by Dominican songwriter Ramon `` Arias '' Vasquez . The case was dismissed in August 2015 after it was found that Vasquez had fabricated the evidence he had presented in court . Upon its release , `` Loca '' received generally favourable reviews from music critics , who complimented the inclusion of merengue music on the recording . The English version of the song became a worldwide commercial success and peaked inside the top five of the record charts of countries including Austria , Belgium , France , Hungary and Italy . The Spanish version peaked atop the charts of Spain and Switzerland , and became a hit on the Latin record charts in the United States , topping the Billboard Hot Latin Songs , Latin Pop Airplay , and Tropical Songs charts . `` Loca '' received record certifications in various countries around the world , including a diamond certification in Colombia and multi-platinum certifications in Italy , Mexico , and Spain . Its accompanying music video was filmed in Barcelona , Spain in August 2010 , and was released the following month . It features Shakira interacting with a beach crowd , and dancing in front of the sea wearing a golden bikini . It generated a favourable response from critics , many of whom praised its concept for matching the vibe of the song . For additional promotion , Shakira performed `` Loca '' on several television shows and on her The Sun Comes Out World Tour .",
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"text": "The Pussycat Dolls discography The discography of American girl group The Pussycat Dolls consists of two studio albums , one extended play , two live albums , 14 singles , two promotional singles and 13 music videos . To date , the group has sold 15 million albums and 40 million singles worldwide . In 2003 , Robin Antin struck a joint venture with Interscope Records to develop the Pussycat Dolls into a recording group . In 2004 , the group made their musical debut by releasing a cover of `` Sway '' , for the soundtrack to the film , Shall We Dance ? . Their self-titled debut album was released in September 2005 and it peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 . It earned double platinum certification in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) , and 3 × platinum in Australia by the Australian Recording Industry Association ( ARIA ) , and 4 × platinum the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry ( BPI ) . The album 's lead single , `` Do n't Cha '' , peaked atop the charts in 15 countries and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the RIAA . Its follow-up singles , `` Stickwitu '' and `` Buttons '' were also a commercial success peaking in the top five on charts worldwide . After the success of their debut album , The Pussycat Dolls released their first video album , Pussycat Dolls : Live from London in 2006 to coincide with the group 's headlining world tour . As of 2008 , PCD has sold 3 million copies in the United States . After a three-year hiatus in hopes to further Scherzinger 's own solo career , the group reunited to record their second and final studio album , Doll Domination in September 2008 . Scherzinger began to receive a larger input in the recording process as co-writer and co-producer of the album . Doll Domination garnered a higher peak position than PCD of number four on Billboard 200 , but failed to match its predecessor 's commercial success . Its lead single `` When I Grow Up '' became another top ten single for the group . `` I Hate This Part '' was released as the second single and managed to attain similar success . In early 2009 , Doll Domination was re-released as two compilation albums . The lead single from Doll Domination 2.0 was `` Jai Ho ! ( You Are My Destiny ) '' which reached number one in 17 countries and follow-up single `` Hush Hush ; Hush Hush '' reached the top 20 worldwide . In 2010 , the original recording group line-up disbanded .",
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"text": "Lil Freak `` Lil Freak '' is a song by American recording artist Usher , taken from his sixth studio album , Raymond v. Raymond . Featuring guest vocals by Trinidadian recording artist Nicki Minaj , the song was written by her , Usher , Ester Dean , Blac Elvis and Polow da Don , the latter two producing the track . Its hook is based on a manipulated sample of American soul musician Stevie Wonder 's 1973 hit , `` Living for the City '' . `` Lil Freak '' was released as the second single from the album in the United States and Canada on March 2 , 2010 . Carrying a dark tone , composed of heavy bass beats derived from R&B and hip hop music , the lyrics are about the thrill of orchestrating a ménage à trois in a club . The song received positive reviews from critics who complimented its sensual nature . It peaked at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 , and eight on the Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs , becoming Usher 's 16th top ten hit on the latter chart . The song 's accompanying music video has a secret society concept , dealing with an underground club , playing on the storyline of the song .",
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"text": "You Make the Rain Fall `` You Make the Rain Fall '' is the second single from American musician Kevin Rudolf 's second studio album To the Sky . The single features American rapper Flo Rida . The single was released on September 14 , 2010 , and has already received airplay on AOL Radio 's New Pop First Radio station and MuchMusic .",
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"text": "Melodie (album) Melodie is the second studio album by the German rapper Cro . It was released on by the hip-hop label Chimperator Productions in both a standard and deluxe edition . The album debuted at No. 1 of the German , Austrian , and Swiss album charts .",
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"text": "Hollywood (Flavor Flav album) This is the self-titled debut solo album by hip-hop artist Flavor Flav . It is the only non-Public Enemy album made by him . The album was in production for at least seven years with the oldest track being `` Hot 1 '' , first released as a single in 1999 . The only guest appearance is from Smooth B of Nice & Smooth . Ol' Dirty Bastard , The Beatnuts and Ce Ce Peniston had been slated to appear on the album , but did not make the cut . This album is sometimes mistakenly referred to as `` Hollywood '' due to the image of the sign on the front of the album but it is self-titled . The songs `` Flavor Man '' and `` Col-Leepin '' later appeared on Public Enemy 's 2007 album How You Sell Soul To A Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul ? .",
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"text": "Wild Things (film) Wild Things is a 1998 American erotic thriller film directed by John McNaughton , and stars Matt Dillon , Neve Campbell , Kevin Bacon , Denise Richards and Theresa Russell . An `` uncut '' version , adding seven minutes to its runtime , was released on DVD in 2004 and includes a change to Kelly and Suzie 's relationship . The film gained notoriety for featuring several sex scenes -- in particular , one involving a man and two women simultaneously -- that were more explicit than is typically seen in mainstream , big-budget Hollywood releases . It spawned several direct-to-DVD sequels that were released in 2004 , 2005 and 2010 . The film has a MPAA rating of R for `` strong sexuality , nudity , language and violence '' .",
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"text": "I Need a Girl (Part One) `` I Need a Girl ( Part One ) '' is a single by American rapper P. Diddy with the collaboration of Usher and Loon from the album We Invented the Remix . In 2004 , the song was featured in the Bad Boys compilation R&B Hits . Along with `` I Need a Girl ( Part Two ) '' , P. Diddy achieved a rare occurrence by having two parts of a song become chart hits . Part one peaked at # 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 ( behind Ashanti 's `` Foolish '' ) and # 1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart . It also charted on the UK Singles Chart at # 4 . Billboard ranked this song # 15 on their year end charts in 2002 .",
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"text": "Wild Boy (song) `` Wild Boy '' is a song by American rapper MGK . The song , released September 27 , 2011 , serves as the lead single from his debut EP Half Naked & Almost Famous ( 2012 ) . The single features American rapper Waka Flocka Flame and was produced by GB Hitz and Southside . The song was initially included on his third mixtape Rage Pack , and later included on his major-label debut studio album Lace Up .",
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"text": "Lucky Day (Shaggy album) Lucky Day is the sixth studio album released by Jamaican singer Shaggy . The album was released on October 29 , 2002 . The album peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and later reached Gold certification . Three singles were released from the album : `` Hey Sexy Lady '' , `` Strength of a Woman '' and `` Get My Party On '' . The album featured guest appearances from Shaggy 's longtime collaborators Brian and Tony Gold , as well as a guest appearance from Chaka Khan . The song `` We Are the Ones '' was included on the album `` Barbie Mix '' which was released to promote the My Scene dolls .",
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"text": "Wild Ones (Flo Rida album) Wild Ones is the fourth studio album by American rapper Flo Rida . It was released on July 3 , 2012 . Wild Ones had four Top 10 singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 , when the singles , `` Good Feeling '' , `` Wild Ones '' , `` Whistle '' , and `` I Cry '' charted , at 3 , 5 , 1 , and 6 respectively .",
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"text": "Whistle (Flo Rida song) `` Whistle '' is a song by American rapper Flo Rida from his fourth album Wild Ones ( 2012 ) . It was released on April 24 , 2012 as the third single from the album . `` Whistle '' was written by Flo Rida , David Glass , Marcus Killian , Justin Franks , Breyan Isaac and Antonio Mobley while production was handled by DJ Frank E and Glass . It is a song about oral sex . `` Whistle '' is a pop-rap song characterized by a whistling melody . Upon its release , the song received mostly mixed reviews from music critics . They generally praised its pop sound , noting that it had the potential of becoming another hit with its `` catchy '' hook . However , several critics gave a negative review for the lyrics , interpreted as a thinly veiled euphemism for oral sex , calling it `` the least subtle song ever '' . The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 , becoming Flo Rida 's third number one hit and his first since 2009 's `` Right Round '' . `` Whistle '' was a commercial success , topping the charts in some countries , including Australia , Israel and Sweden , and peaked within the top ten of the charts in others , including Denmark , the Netherlands , Spain and the United Kingdom . An accompanying music video for the song , directed by Marc Klasfeld , was released on May 24 , 2012 . It was filmed in Acapulco , Mexico and makes use of split screen at various points . It mostly shows shots of Flo Rida and several girls on a beach . Upon its release , it received positive to mixed reviews from critics , who noted that it was a perfect accompaniment for the song . Flo Rida also promoted the song by performing it during the finale of the talent show , The Voice . This song is the second track on Now 44 . The cover image of the single also drew praise for its subtlety and originality .",
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"text": "Poetica (iiO album) Poetica is the first album by the New York City based dance music act iiO . It was released in March 2005 . Six tracks from the album were released as singles ; `` Rapture '' , `` At the End '' , `` Smooth '' , `` Runaway '' , `` Kiss You '' and `` Is it Love ? '' .",
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"text": "No Hay Igual `` No Hay Igual '' ( `` There Is No Equal '' ) is a song by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado from her third studio album Loose ( 2006 ) . It was written and produced by Furtado , Tim `` Timbaland '' Mosley , Nate `` Danja '' Hills and Nisan Stewart , with vocal production by Jim Beanz . While working with Timbaland and Danja at The Hit Factory in Miami , Florida , Pharrell Williams introduced her to reggaeton , a musical genre that was unfamiliar to her . After he played a song for her , Furtado became inspired and wrote the lyrics to `` No Hay Igual '' `` nearly on the spot '' . It is a hip hop and reggaeton song in which Furtado sings and raps in Spanish over a reggaeton rhythm . `` No Hay Igual '' was released as the lead single of Loose on 11 April 2006 by Geffen Records . It received generally positive reviews from music critics with some of them calling the song a highlight on Loose and praising its production . A music video for the remix of `` No Hay Igual '' with Calle 13 was shot in La Perla , San Juan , Puerto Rico . The video features Furtado and Pérez characters in various situations throughout the slum astride such as eating ice cream and playing pool . Furtado performed a medley of `` No Hay Igual '' with `` Party '' ( Whoa , Nelly ! , 2002 ) on the Get Loose Tour in 2007 . The live performance was included on Furtado 's first live album Loose : The Concert ( 2007 ) .",
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"text": "Greenlight (Pitbull song) `` Greenlight '' is a song by American rapper Pitbull . It was released for digital download on July 22 , 2016 as the second single of his tenth studio album Climate Change , through RCA Records , Polo Grounds Music , and Mr. 305 Inc. . The song 's production was handled by Dr. Luke and Cirkut and features guest vocals from American recording artist Flo Rida and features a hook from LunchMoney Lewis .",
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"text": "Unleashed (Hurricane Chris album) Unleashed is the second studio album by American rapper Hurricane Chris . It was released on December 21 , 2009 , by Polo Grounds Music and J Records . This record would later be his final studio release with Polo Grounds and J Records . Recording sessions took place from 2008 to 2009 , featuring the executive production from Hurricane Chris himself , alongside Bryan Leach and Anthony Murray . Aside from the executive production , the album features the production from Play-N-Skillz , Shawty Redd and Fiend , among others . The album was supported by two singles : `` Halle Berry ( She 's Fine ) '' featuring Superstarr , and `` Headboard '' featuring Mario and Plies , which both of these singles did not have success on the music charts . Upon its release , the album received mixed or average reviews from critics . Unleashed did not chart internationally , however , it reached at number 46 on the US Billboards R&B / Hip-Hop Albums , and number 20 on the US Billboards Top Rap Albums charts , respectively .",
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"text": "Wild Thing (The Troggs song) `` Wild Thing '' is a song written by Chip Taylor . Originally recorded by American rock band The Wild Ones in 1965 , `` Wild Thing '' is best known for its 1966 cover by the English rock band The Troggs , which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1966 . The song peaked at No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart . As performed by The Troggs , `` Wild Thing '' is ranked # 261 on the Rolling Stone magazine 's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time .",
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"text": "Sorry for Party Rocking Sorry for Party Rocking is the second studio album by LMFAO . It was released June 21 , 2011 physically and digitally by Interscope Records as the follow-up to their debut album Party Rock ( 2009 ) . `` Party Rock Anthem '' was the first single released from the album and was an international hit . The second single was `` Champagne Showers '' and reached number eight in New Zealand , and nine in Australia . It became an international hit , also charting in France , Ireland , and Austria . The third single , `` Sexy and I Know It '' was released on September 16 , 2011 . It peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and also topped the charts in Australia , Canada , and New Zealand . `` Sorry for Party Rocking '' was released on January 9 , 2012 as the fourth single from the album and peaked at number eight in Belgium , 16 in France , 18 in Ireland , 19 on the US Pop Songs , 23 in the United Kingdom , 27 in New Zealand , 31 in Canada , 32 in Australia , and 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 .",
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"text": "We Are the Streets We Are the Streets is the second studio album by hip hop group The Lox . The album was released on January 25 , 2000 , by Ruff Ryders Records and Interscope Records . It was their second album as a group , and is mainly produced by Swizz Beatz . Its commercial success was driven primarily by the hit singles `` Wild Out , '' produced by Swizz Beatz , and `` Ryde or Die , Bitch '' , produced by Timbaland .",
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"text": "Jesus Jesus ( -LSB- ˈdʒiːzəs -RSB- ; c. 4 BC -- c. AD 30/33 ) , also referred to as Jesus of Nazareth or Jesus Christ , was a Jewish preacher and religious leader who became the central figure of Christianity . Christians believe him to be the Son of God and the awaited Messiah ( Christ ) prophesied in the Old Testament . Virtually all modern scholars of antiquity agree that Jesus existed historically , although the quest for the historical Jesus has produced little agreement on the historical reliability of the Gospels and on how closely the biblical Jesus reflects the historical Jesus . Jesus was a Galilean Jew who was baptized by John the Baptist and subsequently began his own ministry , preaching his message orally and often being referred to as `` rabbi '' . He was arrested and tried by the Jewish authorities , and was crucified by the order of Pontius Pilate , the Roman prefect . Jesus debated fellow Jews on how to best follow God , performed healings , taught in parables and gathered followers . After his death , his followers believed he rose from the dead , and the community they formed eventually became the Christian Church . His birth is celebrated annually on December 25 ( or various dates in January for some eastern churches ) as a holiday known as Christmas , his crucifixion is honored on Good Friday , and his resurrection is celebrated on Easter . The widely used calendar era `` AD '' , from the Latin anno Domini ( `` in the year of the Lord '' ) , and the alternative `` CE '' , are based on the approximate birth date of Jesus . Christian doctrines include the beliefs that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit , was born of a virgin named Mary , performed miracles , founded the Church , died by crucifixion as a sacrifice to achieve atonement , rose from the dead , and ascended into Heaven , whence he will return . Most Christians believe Jesus enables humans to be reconciled to God . The Nicene Creed asserts that Jesus will judge the living and the dead either before or after their bodily resurrection , an event tied to the Second Coming of Jesus in Christian eschatology . The great majority of Christians worship Jesus as the incarnation of God the Son , the second of three persons of a Divine Trinity . A minority of Christian denominations reject Trinitarianism , wholly or partly , as non-scriptural . In Islam , Jesus ( commonly transliterated as ) is considered one of God 's important prophets and the Messiah . Muslims believe Jesus was a bringer of scripture and was born of a virgin but was not the Son of God . The Quran states that Jesus himself never claimed divinity . To most Muslims , Jesus was not crucified but was physically raised into Heaven by God . Judaism rejects the belief that Jesus was the awaited Messiah , arguing that he did not fulfill Messianic prophecies and asserting that his resurrection is a Christian legend .",
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"text": "Shroud of Turin The Shroud of Turin or Turin Shroud ( Sindone di Torino , Sacra Sindone -LSB- ˈsaːkra ˈsindone -RSB- or Santa Sindone ) is a length of linen cloth bearing the image of a man who is alleged to be Jesus of Nazareth . The cloth itself is believed by some to be the burial shroud he was wrapped in when he was buried after crucifixion although three radiocarbon dating tests in 1988 dated a sample of the cloth to the Middle Ages . The shroud is kept in the royal chapel of the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Turin , northern Italy . The Catholic Church has neither formally endorsed nor rejected the shroud , but in 1958 Pope Pius XII approved of the image in association with the devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus . Pope John Paul II called the Shroud `` a mirror of the Gospel '' . The origins of the shroud and its images are the subject of intense debate among theologians , historians and researchers . Diverse arguments have been made in scientific and popular publications claiming to prove that the cloth is the authentic burial shroud of Jesus , based on disciplines ranging from chemistry to biology and medical forensics to optical image analysis . In 1988 , a radiocarbon dating test dated a corner piece of the shroud from the Middle Ages , between the years 1260 and 1390 , which is consistent with the shroud 's first known exhibition in France in 1357 . Articles published from 2000 - 2015 have highlighted concerns about this dating , and aspects of the 1988 test continue to be debated in some circles , but meaningful challenges to the dating result have so far been unsuccessful . According to Christopher Ramsey of the Oxford Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit in 2011 , `` there are various hypotheses as to why the dates might not be correct , but none of them stack up . '' The image on the shroud is much clearer in black-and-white negative than in its natural sepia color , and this negative image was first observed in 1898 on the reverse photographic plate of amateur photographer Secondo Pia , who was allowed to photograph it while it was being exhibited . A variety of methods have been proposed for the formation of the image , but the actual method used has not yet been conclusively identified . Despite numerous investigations and tests , the status of the Shroud of Turin remains murky , and the nature of the image and how it was fixed on the cloth remain puzzling . The shroud continues to be both intensely studied and controversial .",
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"text": "Matthew 27:61 Matthew 27:61 is the sixty-first verse of the twenty-seventh chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament . This verse describes two women waiting by the Tomb of Jesus after the crucifixion . The original Koine Greek , according to Westcott and Hort , reads : ην δε εκει μαριαμ η μαγδαληνη και η αλλη μαρια καθημεναι απεναντι του ταφου In the King James Version of the Bible it is translated as : And there was Mary Magdalene , and the other Mary , sitting over against the sepulchre . The modern World English Bible translates the passage as : Mary Magdalene was there , and the other Mary , sitting opposite the tomb . For a collection of other versions see here : The tense of this verse specifically contrasts it with the previous one . In that verse Joseph of Arimathea leaves after supervising the burial of Jesus . In contrast the two Marys stay . There is no mention of the women leaving , but they presumably do so prior to the sabbath , and also prior to the arrival of the guards that are dispatched in the next verses . Mary Magdalene and `` the other Mary '' who is presumed to be `` Mary the mother of James and Joses , and the mother of the sons of Zebedee '' mentioned at Matthew 27:57 . In some traditions the second Mary is considered to be the same person as Salome . Matthew has these two women present for the crucifixion , the entombment , and the resurrection . By specifically mentioning these women at all three events the author of Matthew presents a set of witnesses to the entire passion narrative . This serves an apologetic purpose , evidence that the resurrection was not a matter of confusion . By having the women present at the entombment , there is not possibility that they could confuse tombs when the same women return at Matthew 28:1 . That the text so clearly strives to make such a story impossible , is evidence that similar allegations were likely circulating at the time the gospel was written . Keener considers it unlikely that the loyalty of the women is purely apologetic . Women witnesses were given less weight than male ones in that era . Moreover a group of Passionate female followers could have clear scandalous undertones , and in Keener 's view would not have been invented for that reason . Matthew 27:55 mentions that many women were at the crucifixion , but now only two appear . The rest of the women may have fled in the same manner as the disciple . This verse is based on Mark 15:47 , and paralleled by Luke 23:55 .",
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"text": "Persecution of Christians in the New Testament The persecution of Christians in the New Testament is an important part of the Early Christian narrative which depicts the early Church as being persecuted for their heterodox beliefs by a Jewish establishment in what was then Roman occupied Iudaea province . The New Testament , especially the Gospel of John ( c. 90 -- 100 AD ) , has traditionally been interpreted as relating Christian accounts of the Pharisee rejection of Jesus and accusations of the Pharisee responsibility for his crucifixion . The Acts of the Apostles depicts instances of early Christian persecution by the Sanhedrin , the Jewish religious court at the time . However , the historical reliability of the Acts of the Apostles is disputed . Walter Laqueur argues that hostility between Christians and Jews grew over the generations . By the 4th century , John Chrysostom was arguing that the Pharisees alone , not the Romans , were responsible for the murder of Christ . However , according to Laqueur : `` Absolving Pilate from guilt may have been connected with the missionary activities of early Christianity in Rome and the desire not to antagonize those they want to convert . ''",
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"text": "Herod Antipas Herod Antipater ( Ἡρῴδης Ἀντίπατρος , Hērǭdēs Antipatros ; born before 20 BC -- died after 39 AD ) , known by the nickname Antipas , was a 1st-century ruler of Galilee and Perea , who bore the title of tetrarch ( `` ruler of a quarter '' ) and is referred to as both `` Herod the Tetrarch '' and `` King Herod '' in the New Testament although he never held the title of king . He is best known today for accounts in the New Testament of his role in events that led to the executions of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth . After being named to the throne by Augustus upon the death of his father , Herod the Great , in 4 BC , and subsequent ethnarch rule by his brother , Herod Archelaus , Antipas ruled Galilee and Perea as a client state of the Roman Empire . He was responsible for building projects at Sepphoris and Betharamphtha , and more important for the construction of his capital Tiberias on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee . Named in honor of his patron , the emperor Tiberius , the city later became a center of rabbinic learning . Antipas divorced his first wife Phasaelis , the daughter of King Aretas IV of Nabatea , in favour of Herodias , who had formerly been married to his half-brother Herod II . ( Antipas was Herod the Great 's son by Malthace , while Herod II was his son by Mariamne II . ) According to the New Testament Gospels , it was John the Baptist 's condemnation of this arrangement that led Antipas to have him arrested ; John was subsequently put to death in Machaerus . Besides provoking his conflict with the Baptiser , the tetrarch 's divorce added a personal grievance to previous disputes with Aretas over territory on the border of Perea and Nabatea . The result was a war that proved disastrous for Antipas ; a Roman counter-offensive was ordered by Tiberius , but abandoned upon that emperor 's death in 37 AD . In 39 AD Antipas was accused by his nephew Agrippa I of conspiracy against the new Roman emperor Caligula , who sent him into exile in Gaul . Accompanied there by Herodias , he died at an unknown date . The Gospel of Luke states that Jesus was first brought before Pontius Pilate for trial , since Pilate was the governor of Roman Judea , which encompassed Jerusalem where Jesus was arrested . Pilate initially handed him over to Antipas , in whose territory Jesus had been most active , but Antipas sent him back to Pilate 's court .",
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"text": "The Day of the Lord This is about the eschatological term ; see Lord 's Day for the Christian term for `` Sunday '' . `` The Day of the Lord '' is a biblical term and theme used in both the Hebrew Bible ( Old Testament ; -LSB- יֹום YHWH , יְהוָה -RSB- ) and the New Testament ( -LSB- ἡμέρα Lord #Religion , κυρίου -RSB- ) , as in `` The sun shall be turned into darkness , and the moon into blood , before the great and the terrible day of the come '' ( Joel 2:31 , cited in Acts 2:20 ) . In the Hebrew bible , the meaning of the phrases refers to temporal events such as the invasion of a foreign army , the capture of a city and the suffering that befalls the inhabitants . This appears much in the second chapter of Isaiah . In the New Testament , the `` day of the Lord '' may also refer to the writer 's own times , or it may refer to predicted events in a later age of earth 's history including the final judgment and the World to Come . The expression may also have an extended meaning in referring to both the first and second comings of Jesus Christ .",
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"text": "Saint Joseph's dreams Saint Joseph 's dreams are four dreams described in the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament in which Joseph , the legal father of Jesus , is visited by an angel of the Lord and receives specific instructions and warnings of impending danger . All four dreams come from the period around the Nativity of Jesus and his early life , from betwwen Mary 's pregnancy and the return from the Flight to Egypt . They are often distinguished by numbers as `` Joseph 's first dream '' and so on . The dreams have been fairly frequently depicted in art , though they have never been among the most common subjects from the Life of Jesus in art or the Life of the Virgin . The second dream is most often depicted , and if there is no other indication it can be assumed that is the subject .",
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"text": "Imitation of Christ In Christian theology , the Imitation of Christ is the practice of following the example of Jesus . In Eastern Christianity the term Life in Christ is sometimes used for the same concept . The ideal of the Imitation of Christ has been an important element of both Christian ethics and spirituality . References to this concept and its practice are found in the earliest Christian documents , e.g. the Pauline Epistles . Saint Augustine viewed the imitation of Christ as the fundamental purpose of Christian life , and as a remedy for the imitation of the sins of Adam . Saint Francis of Assisi believed in the physical as well as the spiritual imitation of Christ , and advocated a path of poverty and preaching like Jesus who was poor at birth in the manger and died naked on the cross . Thomas à Kempis , on the other hand , presented a path to The Imitation of Christ based on a focus on the interior life and withdrawal from the world . The theme of imitation of Christ existed in all phases of Byzantine theology , and in the 14th century book Life in Christ Nicholas Cabasilas viewed `` living one 's own personal life '' in Christ as the fundamental Christian virtue .",
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"text": "General judgment General judgment is the Christian theological concept of a judgment of the dead by nation and as a whole . It is related closely to Judgment Day and often is just another phrase for the Last Judgment or Final Judgement , but is not necessarily part of any eschatology . It is generally contrasted with a particular judgment right after death . The position is hinted at in several places in the Old Testament and in the New , and the Catholic Encyclopedia says ( here referring to the Last Judgment ) `` Few truths are more often or more clearly proclaimed in Scripture than that of the general judgment '' . When the individual dies , general judgment holds that the person 's final dispensation will await the general judgment of the dead at the end of the world , rather than be judged immediately . Additionally , `` general judgment '' may refer not only to the judging of each person , but also to the judgment of nations and peoples . The concept of Last Judgment is similar but unique . Various Last Judgment scenarios represent different forms of a general judgment , such as a global last judgment or a national last judgment . It is more concerned with the depictions and descriptions of particular versions . Jesus provided examples and illustrations of judgments against cities and generations . Jesus warned his contemporaries that the men of Nineveh , who repented at the preaching of Jonah , and the Queen of the South would testify against them in the judgment . In the context of dispatching emissaries , Jesus asked them to shake off the dust of cities that would not receive them . In the same speech , Jesus declared woes upon the cities of Chorazin and Bethsaida declaring that the cities of Sodom , Tyre , and Sidon would have a more tolerable outcome in the judgement .",
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"text": "Death-bed",
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"text": "Jesus bloodline The Jesus bloodline is a hypothetical sequence of lineal descendants of the historical Jesus , often by Mary Magdalene , usually portrayed as his wife . Differing and contradictory versions of a Jesus bloodline hypothesis have been proposed in numerous books by authors such as Louis Martin ( 1886 ) , Donovan Joyce ( 1973 ) , Andreas Faber-Kaiser ( 1977 ) , Barbara Thiering ( 1992 ) , Margaret Starbird ( 1993 ) , and various websites . Dan Brown 's novel The Da Vinci Code used the premise for its plot line . The 2007 documentary The Lost Tomb of Jesus proposed that evidence existed to show that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene and that their son was named Judah , based upon inscriptions found on ossuaries discovered in Jerusalem in 1980 . Biblical scholar and author James Tabor has recently affirmed his belief in a married Jesus , while Karen King announced the discovery of text in a Coptic papyrus fragment , alleged to be a translation of a lost 2nd century Gospel , in which Jesus is made to refer to `` my wife '' . That fragment is now considered by most experts to be a fake . Hypothetical Jesus bloodlines should not be confused with the biblical genealogy of Jesus or the historical relatives of Jesus and their descendants , who are known as the Desposyni .",
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"text": "Afterfeast An Afterfeast is a period of celebration attached to one of the Great Feasts celebrated by the Orthodox Christian and Eastern Catholic Churches ( somewhat analogous to what in the West would be called an Octave ) . The celebration of the Great Feasts of the church year are extended for a number of days , depending upon the particular Feast . Each day of an Afterfeast will have particular hymns assigned to it , continuing the theme of the Feast being celebrated . At each of the divine services during an Afterfeast , the ( Gk . ) troparion and ( Gk . ) kontakion of the feast are read or chanted . The ( Gk . ) canon of the feast will usually be chanted on every day of the Afterfeast ( if two canons were chanted on the day of the feast , they will be alternated on the days of the afterfeast ) . Some of the Great Feasts of the Lord will have a special canon composed of only three odes , called a ( Gk . ) Triode , which will be chanted at Compline on each day of the Afterfeast . Most of these Great Feasts also have a day or more of preparation called a Forefeast ( those Feasts that are on the moveable Paschal Cycle do not have Forefeasts ) . Forefeasts and Afterfeasts will affect the structure of the services during the Canonical Hours . The last day of an Afterfeast is called the Apodosis ( Gk . `` leave-taking '' , lit . `` giving-back '' ) of the Feast . On the Apodosis , most of the hymns that were chanted on the first day of the Feast are repeated . On the Apodosis of Feasts of the Theotokos , the Epistle and Gospel from the day of the Feast are repeated again at the Divine Liturgy . The Forefeasts and Afterfeasts break down as follows : Four of these Afterfeasts have a special commemoration on the day following the Feast , called a ( Gk . ) Synaxis . In this context , a Synaxis commemorates a saint who is intimately bound up with the Feast being celebrated . The four Synaxes are : Synaxis of Ss . Joachim and Anna ( 9 September -- the day after the Nativity of the Theotokos ) Synaxis of the Theotokos ( 26 December -- the day after the Nativity of our Lord ) Synaxis of the Forerunner ( 7 January -- the day after the Theophany of our Lord ) Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel ( 26 March -- the day after the Annunciation ) If the Annunciation falls during Holy Week the Synaxis is omitted . Other Great Feasts that have Afterfeasts ( although no Forefeasts ) are : The Nativity of the Forerunner ( June 24 ) The Beheading of the Forerunner ( August 29 ) The Feast of the Holy Apostles , ( Gk . ) Peter and Paul ( June 29 ) . Each of these three has only 1 day of Afterfeast , and no Apodosis . These are not counted among the Twelve Great Feasts ( i.e. , Great Feasts of the Lord or Theotokos ) . Even though the Patronal Feast of a parish church or monastery is treated as a Great Feast , it has no Forefeast or Afterfeast . The Feast of the Procession of the Cross ( August 1 ) , though it is not counted as a Great Feast , has one day of Forefeast , and no Afterfeast .",
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"text": "Johannine Christianity Johannine Christianity refers to an ancient Christian community of uncertain existence , which placed great emphasis on the teachings of Jesus , particularly as revealed through the Gospel of John . Starting as a community of early followers of Jesus who `` defined themselves rather starkly against the Jewish milieu in which they arose , these believers cultivated an intense devotion to Jesus as the definitive revelation of God 's salvific will . They understood themselves to be in intimate contact with him and with one another , under the guidance of the Spirit-Paraclete . They were conscious of their relationship to other believers with whom they hoped to be in eventual union . Their piety found distinctive expression in a reflective literary corpus that explored new ways of expressing faith in Jesus . '' ( Attridge 2006 ) `` Their common life included ritual actions known to other followers of Jesus , but they insisted on the unique spiritual value of those rites . Disputes eventually divided the community . By the middle of the second century some representatives of the Johannine tradition achieved a respected role in the emerging ` great church ' , the interconnected web of believers throughout the Mediterranean that provided mutual support and maintained fellowship under the leadership of emerging episcopal authorities . The Johannine community of the first century bequeathed to the universal church its distinctive literary corpus and estimation of Jesus , which came to dominate the development of later Christian orthodoxy . Other representatives of Johannine Christianity , nurturing alternative strands of tradition , influenced various second-century movements , characterized by their opponents and much modern scholarship as ` Gnostic ' . '' ( Attridge 2006 )",
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"text": "Matthew 7:28 Matthew 7:28 is the twenty-eighth verse of the seventh chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament . It forms the first part of a two verse conclusion following the Sermon on the Mount . In the original Greek according to Westcott-Hort this verse is : και εγενετο οτε ετελεσεν ο ιησους τους λογους τουτους εξεπλησσοντο οι οχλοι επι τη διδαχη αυτου In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads : And it came to pass , when Jesus had ended these sayings , the people were astonished at his doctrine : The World English Bible translates the passage as : When Jesus had finished saying these things , the multitudes were astonished at his teaching , This verse parallels portions of Luke 4:32 and Luke 7:1 , with one of the Gospel writers greatly modifying the source material . It also links back the Matthew 5:1 , the first verse of the Sermon on the Mount . `` Finished saying theses things '' is a standard phrase used by Matthew to end a discourse by Jesus , also being found at Matthew 11:1 , 13:53 , 19:1 , and 26:1 . It makes clear that the Gospel is concluding a section . The term may be based on Old Testament sources . Another common Matthean feature is his mention of the crowds or multitudes . Matthew adds crowds of followers in several verses that are lacking them in Luke . The word translated as astonished can mean both amazed with wonder and overwhelmed with fear , though this verse could very well intend both meanings .",
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"text": "Matthew 2:22 Matthew 2:22 is the twenty-second verse of the second chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament . The young Jesus and the Holy Family have just left Egypt after hearing of the death of King Herod . In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads : But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod , he was afraid to go thither : notwithstanding , being warned of God in a dream , he turned aside into the parts of Galilee : The World English Bible translates the passage as : But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in the place of his father , Herod , he was afraid to go there . Being warned in a dream , he withdrew into the region of Galilee For a collection of other versions see BibRef Matthew 2:22 Upon Herod 's death his kingdom was divided in three . Judea went to his son Archelaus , who was as great a tyrant as his father . Most notably he killed some 3000 rebels soon after ascending the throne . His cruelty aroused such popular anger that in 6 AD Archelaus was deposed by the Romans in response to complaints from his subjects . As a result the Romans began directly appointing a governor for the area , with Pontius Pilate being a notable example . The concern Joseph expresses in this verse thus fits with what is known from the history of the period . The decision to go to Galilee was also a reasonable one . That region was ruled by Herod 's far more even-tempered son Herod Antipas and there is evidence that the region had become a refuge to others fleeing the rule of Archelaus or the Romans . One incongruity is that the word translated as reign , more precisely means `` reign as a king . '' This is incorrect , unlike his father Archelaus was only an ethnarch , not a king . Most scholars , even evangelical ones , are content to accept this as the author of Matthew simply being imprecise . There have also been several attempts to explain the discrepancy . Jones notes that Augustus ' decision that Archelaus would only be granted the title of ethnarch occurred six months into his reign . Jones thus thinks it possible that during these first months Archelaus did call himself king , and it would have been during this period that Joseph returned from Egypt . Joseph is again given important information in a dream . However , this time the author of Matthew does not report on its origin . The vocabulary of the passage and the previous instances make most scholars accept this to be another message from God . The Gospel of Luke mentions none of this . Most scholars believe this is because Luke sees Nazareth as Joseph 's original home , and thus sees no reason to explain why he returns there . Much time is spent explaining why the family was in Bethlehem at the time of Jesus ' birth . Matthew has the opposite view seeing Bethlehem as the family 's original home , as demonstrated by them having a house in Matthew 2:11 . It thus needs to go into some detail explaining why they eventually move to Nazareth . The important word is that translated as `` withdrew '' in the WEB . Gundry notes that the author of Matthew would have used return if Nazareth was Joseph 's original home and `` withdrawing '' implies leaving for a new location . Schweizer sees this as unambiguous proof that Matthew has Joseph originally from Bethlehem . Evangelicals , of course , reject this view . France states that the author of Matthew does not discuss Joseph 's origin in Nazareth because of his `` typical avoidance of unnecessary detail . ''",
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"text": "Fallen angel A fallen angel is a wicked or rebellious angel that has been cast out of heaven . The term `` fallen angel '' does not appear in the Bible , but it is used of angels who sinned ( such as those referred to in , `` For if God did not spare angels when they sinned , but cast them into hell and committed them to chains of gloomy darkness to be kept until the judgment ... '' ) , of angels cast down to the earth in the War in Heaven , of Satan , demons , or of certain Watchers . The term has become popular in fictional literature regarding angels . Mention of angels who descended to Mount Hermon ( not `` fell '' to Earth ) is found in the Book of Enoch , which the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church accept as canonical , as well as in various pseudepigrapha .",
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"text": "Four last things In Christian eschatology , the Four Last Things or four last things of man ( quattuor novissima ) are Death , Judgment , Heaven , and Hell , the four last stages of the soul in life and the afterlife . They are often commended as a collective topic for pious meditation ; Saint Philip Neri wrote , `` Beginners in religion ought to exercise themselves principally in meditation on the Four Last Things . '' Traditionally , the sermons preached on the four Sundays of Advent were on the Four Last Things . The 1909 Catholic Encyclopedia states `` The eschatological summary which speaks of the ` four last things ' ( death , judgment , heaven , and hell ) is popular rather than scientific . For systematic treatment it is best to distinguish between ( A ) individual and ( B ) universal and cosmic eschatology '' . Pope John Paul II wrote in 1984 that the `` judgment '' component encompasses both particular judgment and general judgment .",
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"text": "James, brother of Jesus James ( Hebrew : יעקב Ya'akov ; Greek Ἰάκωβος Iákōbos , can also be Anglicized as Jacob ) , who died in martyrdom in 62 or 69 AD , was an important figure of the Apostolic Age . Other epithets used to refer to James include James the Just , or a variation of James , brother of the Lord . Roman Catholic tradition generally holds that this James is to be identified with James , son of Alphaeus , and James the Less . It is agreed by most that he should not be confused with James , son of Zebedee . Catholics and Orthodox , as well as some Anglicans and Lutherans , believe in the perpetual virginity of Mary ; they teach that James , along with others named in the New Testament as `` brothers '' of Jesus , were not the biological children of Mary , but were possibly cousins of Jesus or step-brothers from a previous marriage of Joseph .",
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"text": "Crucifixion darkness The Crucifixion darkness is an episode in three of the Canonical Gospels in which the sky becomes dark in daytime during the crucifixion of Jesus . Ancient and medieval Christian writers treated this as a miracle , and believed it to be one of the few episodes from the New Testament which were confirmed by non-Christian sources ; modern scholars , however , have found no contemporary references to it outside the New Testament . Modern scholarship , noting the way in which similar accounts were associated in ancient times with the deaths of notable figures , sees the phenomenon as a literary invention that attempts to convey a sense of the power of Jesus in the face of death , or a sign of God 's displeasure with the Jewish people . Scholars have also noted the ways in which this episode appears to draw on earlier biblical accounts of darkness from the Book of Amos and the Book of Exodus .",
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"text": "Matthew 7:29 Matthew 7:29 is the twenty-ninth , and final , verse of the seventh chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament . It ends a two verse conclusion following the Sermon on the Mount . In the Westcott-Hort edition of the original Greek , this verse reads : ην γαρ διδασκων αυτους ως εξουσιαν εχων και ουχ ως οι γραμματεις αυτων In the King James Version of the Bible , the text reads : For he taught them as one having authority , and not as the scribes . The English Standard Version translates the passage as : for he was teaching them as one who had authority , and not as their scribes . In the previous verse , the crowd of onlookers were described as astonished at Jesus ' sayings ( τους λογους τουτους , tous logous toutous ) which complete Matthew 's narrative known as the `` Sermon on the Mount '' , and this verse explains why . The final phrase is a verbatim copy of , set in a very different context . Mark 's Gospel simply asserts Jesus ' authority ; Matthew uses it as a concluding argument after presenting the Sermon on the Mount as evidence . In some translations this verse refers to their scribes . Ulrich Luz suggests that this is a clear indicator that Jesus ' followers saw themselves as separate from the mainstream Jewish community at the time this gospel was written . Scribes refers to the trained rabbis who would quote scribal authorities , and makes clear that Jesus is greater than the most important rabbi . A sermon by the rabbis would have been replete with references to scripture to validate each teaching . The contrast presented by Matthew is that Jesus speaks based on his own authority , not that of past figures . A few authorities add '' ... and the Pharisees '' ( e.g. Wycliffe 's Bible , the Vulgate Latin , the Syriac , the Persic versions , and the Hebrew edition of Matthew by Munster ) . The Pulpit Commentary suggests that this `` may either be derived from or be an independent gloss due to the fact that the Pharisees were looked upon as the typical Jewish teachers '' .",
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"text": "Is God Dead? `` Is God Dead ? '' was an April 8 , 1966 , cover story for the news magazine Time . A previous article , from October 1965 , had investigated a trend among 1960s theologians to write God out of the field of theology . The 1966 article looked in greater depth at the problems facing modern theologians , in making God relevant to an increasingly secular society . Modern science had eliminated the need for religion to explain the natural world , and God took up less and less space in people 's daily lives . The ideas of various scholars were brought in , including the application of contemporary philosophy to the field of theology , and a more personal , individual approach to religion . The issue drew heavy criticism , both from the broader public and from clergymen . Much of the criticism was directed at the provocative magazine cover , rather than the content of the article . The coverall black with the words `` Is God Dead ? '' in large red textmarked the first time in the magazine 's history that text with no accompanying image was used . In 2008 , the Los Angeles Times named the `` Is God Dead ? '' issue among `` 10 magazine covers that shook the world '' .",
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"text": "Sheriff A sheriff is a government official , with varying duties , existing in some countries with historical ties to England , where the office originated . There is an analogous although independently developed office in Iceland that is commonly translated to English as sheriff , and this is discussed below .",
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"text": "Wyatt Earp Wyatt Berry Stapp Earp ( March 19 , 1848 -- January 13 , 1929 ) was an American Old West gambler , a deputy sheriff in Pima County , and deputy town marshal in Tombstone , Arizona Territory , who took part in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral , during which lawmen killed three outlaw cowboys . He is often regarded as the central figure in the shootout in Tombstone , although his brother Virgil was Tombstone city marshal and Deputy U.S. Marshal that day , and had far more experience as a sheriff , constable , marshal , and soldier in combat . Earp lived a restless life . He was at different times a constable , city policeman , county sheriff , Deputy U.S. Marshal , teamster , buffalo hunter , bouncer , saloon-keeper , gambler , brothel keeper , miner , and boxing referee . Earp spent his early life in Iowa . In 1870 , Earp married his first wife , Urilla Sutherland Earp , who contracted typhoid fever and died shortly before their first child was to be born . During the next two years Earp was arrested for stealing a horse , escaped from jail , sued twice , and was arrested and fined three times during the course of 1872 for `` keeping and being found in a house of ill-fame '' . His third arrest was subject of a lengthy account in the `` Daily Transcript '' which referred to him as an `` old offender '' and nicknamed him the `` Peoria Bummer '' . By 1874 he had arrived in the cattle boomtown of Wichita , Kansas where his brother had opened a brothel . On April 21 , 1875 he was appointed to the Wichita police force , and developed a solid reputation as a lawman . In April 1876 he was dismissed from his position as a lawman following an altercation with a political opponent of his boss which led to him being fined $ 30 . In 1876 , he followed his brother James to Dodge City , Kansas , where he became an assistant city marshal . In winter 1878 , he went to Texas to track down an outlaw and met John `` Doc '' Holliday , whom Earp later credited with saving his life . Earp moved constantly throughout his life from one boomtown to another . He left Dodge City in 1879 and moved to Tombstone with his brothers James and Virgil , where a silver boom was underway . There , the Earps clashed with a loose federation of outlaws known as the Cowboys . Wyatt , Virgil , and their younger brother Morgan held various law enforcement positions that put them in conflict with Tom and Frank McLaury , and Ike and Billy Clanton , who threatened on several occasions to kill the Earps . The conflict escalated over the next year , culminating on October 26 , 1881 in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral , in which the Earps and Holliday killed three of the Cowboys . In the next five months , Virgil was ambushed and maimed , and Morgan was assassinated . Pursuing a vendetta , Wyatt , his brother Warren , Holliday , and others formed a federal posse that killed three of the Cowboys whom they thought responsible . Wyatt was never wounded in any of the gunfights in which he took part , unlike his brothers Virgil and James , or his friend , Doc Holliday , which only added to his mystique after his death . Earp was a lifelong gambler and was always looking for a quick way to make money . After leaving Tombstone , Earp went to San Francisco where he reunited with Josephine Earp . She became his common-law wife . They joined a gold rush to Eagle City , Idaho , where they owned mining interests and a saloon . They left there to race horses and open a saloon during a real estate boom in San Diego , California . Back in San Francisco , Wyatt raced horses again , but his reputation suffered irreparably when he refereed the Fitzsimmons-Sharkey boxing match and called a foul that led many to believe that he fixed the fight . They moved briefly to Yuma , Arizona before joining the Nome Gold Rush in 1899 . In partnership with Charlie Hoxie they opened a two-story saloon called the Dexter and made an estimated $ 80,000 ( about $ 2 million in 2017 dollars ) . Returning to the lower 48 , they opened another saloon in Tonopah , Nevada , the site of a new gold find . In about 1911 , Earp began working several mining claims in Vidal , California , retiring in the hot summers with Josephine to Los Angeles . Wyatt Earp died on January 13 , 1929 . He was known as a Western lawman , gunfighter , and boxing referee . He had a notorious reputation for both his handling of the Fitzsimmons-Sharkey fight and his role in the O.K. Corral gunfight . This only began to change after his death when an extremely flattering biography was published in 1931 . It became a bestseller and created his reputation as a fearless lawman . Since then , Earp has been the subject of and model for numerous films , TV shows , biographies , and works of fiction that have increased his notoriety . He did , however , live to see himself being portrayed in the film Wild Bill Hickok , released in 1923 . Long after his death , he has many devoted detractors and admirers . Earp 's modern-day reputation is that of the Old West 's `` toughest and deadliest gunman of his day . ''",
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"text": "Earhart Earhart is a surname . Notable people with the surname include : Amelia Earhart ( 1897 -- disappeared 1937 ) , American aviation pioneer and author Daniel S. Earhart ( 1907 -- 1976 ) , U.S. Representative from Ohio Fred A. Earhart , acting mayor of New Orleans for one day on July 15 , 1936 Harry Boyd Earhart ( 1870 -- 1954 ) , successful oil company executive Ralph Earhart , former halfback in the National Football League Will Earhart ( 1871 -- 1960 ) , pioneering American music educator",
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"text": "Edward Everett Edward Everett ( April 11 , 1794 -- January 15 , 1865 ) was an American politician , pastor , educator , diplomat , and orator from Massachusetts . Everett , a Whig , served as U.S. Representative , U.S. Senator , the 15th Governor of Massachusetts , Minister to Great Britain , and United States Secretary of State . He also taught at Harvard University and served as its president . Everett was one of the great American orators of the antebellum and Civil War eras . He is often remembered today as the featured orator at the dedication ceremony of the Gettysburg National Cemetery in 1863 , where he spoke for over two hoursimmediately before President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous , two-minute Gettysburg Address . The son of a pastor , Everett was educated at Harvard , and briefly ministered at Boston 's Brattle Street Church before taking a teaching job at Harvard . The position included preparatory studies in Europe , so Everett spent two years in studies at the University of Göttingen , and another two years traveling around Europe . At Harvard he taught ancient Greek literature for several years before becoming involved in politics , and began an extensive and popular speaking career . He served ten years in the United States Congress before winning election as Governor of Massachusetts in 1835 . As governor he introduced the state Board of Education , the first of its type in the nation . After being defeated in the 1839 election by one vote , Everett was appointed Minister to Great Britain , serving until 1845 . He next became President of Harvard , a job he quickly came to dislike . In 1849 he became an assistant to longtime friend and colleague Daniel Webster , who had been appointed Secretary of State . Upon Webster 's death Everett served as Secretary of State for a few months until he was sworn in as U.S. Senator from Massachusetts . In the later years of his life Everett traveled , giving speeches all over the country . He supported efforts to maintain the Union before the Civil War , running for Vice President on the Constitutional Union Party ticket in 1860 . He was active in supporting the Union effort during the war and supported Lincoln in the 1864 election .",
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"text": "Myles Deering Myles Lynn Deering ( born 1953 ) is a retired Army National Guard Major General who served as the Adjutant General of Oklahoma . General Deering was appointed by Governor of Oklahoma Brad Henry in 2009 following the promotion of Harry M. Wyatt III to the position of Director , Air National Guard . On December 10 , 2010 , Governor-elect Mary Fallin announced that she would retain General Deering in his position as Adjutant General . As Adjutant General , General Deering is the highest-ranking member of the Oklahoma National Guard . He is responsible for managing the affairs of the Oklahoma Military Department and for advising the Governor , who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Guard . Additionally , Governor Henry and Governor Fallin both appointed General Deering to serve as the Secretary of the Military in the Governor 's Cabinet .",
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"text": "Enoch W. Eastman Enoch W. Eastman ( April 15 , 1810 -- January 9 , 1885 ) was an American politician . Born in Deerfield , New Hampshire , Enoch Worthen Eastman studied law in New Hampshire and was admitted to the bar . He then moved to Iowa . Although a Democrat , he distinguished himself the first year of his residence in Iowa by taking the stump against the adoption of the Constitution recently framed by his party and helped to defeat it at the election . Under this Constitution the boundaries of the State would have extended north taking in a large portion of southeastern Minnesota and would have excluded all of the Missouri slope west of a line running north and south from near the west side of Kossuth and Ringgold counties . Enoch W. Eastman , Theodore S. Parvin and Frederick D. Mills , all Democrats and young men , warmly opposed the adoption of such boundaries and influenced enough of their Democratic associates to unite with the Whigs to defeat the Constitution . This was one of the most important public services ever rendered the State . When Iowa was called upon to contribute a stone for the Washington monument in 1850 , Enoch W. Eastman was the author of the inscription placed upon it : `` Iowa -- Her affections like the rivers of her borders , flow to an inseparable Union . '' Mr. Eastman removed to Oskaloosa in 1847 and to Eldora in 1857 . When the Civil War began he left the Democratic party and united with the Republicans . Eastman was elected Lieutenant Governor of Iowa serving under Governor William M. Stone . In 1883 , Eastman was elected to the Iowa State Senate and died while in office .",
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"text": "Charles A. Wickliffe Charles Anderson Wickliffe ( June 8 , 1788 -- October 31 , 1869 ) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky . He also served as Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives , the 14th Governor of Kentucky , and was appointed Postmaster General by President John Tyler . Though he consistently identified with the Whig Party , he was politically independent , and often had differences of opinion with Whig founder and fellow Kentuckian Henry Clay . Wickliffe received a strong education in public school and through private tutors . He studied law and was part of a debate club that also included future U.S. Attorney General Felix Grundy and future Governor of Florida William Pope Duval . He was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1812 . A vigorous supporter of the War of 1812 , he served for a brief time as aide-de-camp to two American generals in the war . In 1823 , he was elected to the first of five consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives . He returned to the state House in 1833 , and was elected the tenth Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky in 1836 . Governor James Clark died in office on October 5 , 1839 , and Wickliffe served as governor for the remaining nine months of Clark 's term . President Tyler appointed Wickliffe as Postmaster General following Wickliffe 's term as governor . While aboard a steamship in 1844 , he was stabbed by a man who was later found to be insane . In 1845 , President James K. Polk sent Wickliffe on a secret mission to report on British and French intents with regard to annexing Texas and to assess the feasibility of the United States undertaking such an action . Wickliffe 's participation in this endeavor further distanced him from the Whigs . In 1861 , Wickliffe was again elected to the U.S. House , serving a single term . He tried to avert the Civil War by serving as a delegate to both the 1861 Peace Conference and the Border States Convention . After war was declared , he sided with the Union cause . In 1863 , he again sought the office of governor , but federal military forces interfered with the election , resulting in a landslide victory for Thomas E. Bramlette . Later in life , Wickliffe was crippled in a carriage accident and also went completely blind . He died on October 31 , 1869 , while visiting his daughter in Maryland .",
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"text": "United States Senate The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress which , along with the United States House of Representatives , the lower chamber , composes the legislature of the United States of America . The composition and powers of the Senate are established by Article One of the United States Constitution . The Senate is composed of senators who represent each of the several states , with each state being equally represented by two senators , regardless of their population , serving staggered terms of six years ; with fifty states presently in the Union , there are 100 U.S. Senators . From 1789 until 1913 , Senators were appointed by legislatures of the states they represented ; following the ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment in 1913 , they are now popularly elected . The Senate chamber is located in the north wing of the Capitol , in Washington , D.C. As the upper house , the Senate has several powers of advice and consent which are unique to it ; these include the ratification of treaties , the confirmation of Cabinet secretaries , Supreme Court justices , federal judges , other federal executive officials , flag officers , regulatory officials , ambassadors , and other federal uniformed officers . In addition to these , in cases wherein no candidate receives a majority of electors for Vice President , the duty befalls upon the Senate to elect one of the top two recipients of electors for that office . It further has the responsibility of conducting trials of those impeached by the House . The Senate is widely considered both a more deliberative and more prestigious body than the House of Representatives due to its longer terms , smaller size , and statewide constituencies , which historically led to a more collegial and less partisan atmosphere . The presiding officer of the Senate is the Vice President of the United States , who is President of the Senate ; in their absence , the President Pro Tempore , who is customarily the senior member of the controlling party , presides over the Senate . In the early 20th century , the practice of majority and minority parties electing their floor leaders began , although they are not constitutional officers .",
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"text": "Wild Bill Hickok (film) Wild Bill Hickok is a 1923 American Western silent film directed by Clifford Smith , and written by William S. Hart and J.G. Hawks . It stars William S. Hart , Ethel Grey Terry , Kathleen O'Connor , James Farley , Jack Gardner , Carl Gerard and William Dyer . The film was released on November 18 , 1923 , by Paramount Pictures . It was the first film to depict Wyatt Earp , although in a very brief role , and the only film made before he died in 1929 that included his character , until Law and Order was released in 1932 . A print of the film exists in the Museum of Modern Art film archive .",
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"text": "North Carolina Commissioner of Labor The Commissioner of Labor of North Carolina is the head of the state 's Department of Labor . The Constitution of North Carolina provides for the election by the people every four years of a Commissioner of Labor whose term of office runs concurrently with that of the governor . The commissioner is the administrative head of the Department of Labor and also serves as a member of the North Carolina Council of State . The original ` Bureau of Labor Statistics ' , the historical precursor of the present N.C. Department of Labor , was created by the North Carolina General Assembly of 1887 , with provision for appointment by the governor of a ` Commissioner of Labor Statistics ' for a two-year term . In 1899 another act was passed providing that the commissioner , beginning with the general election of 1900 , be elected by the people for a four-year term . For three decades , the department over which this newly elected commissioner presided remained a very small agency of state government with limited duties and personnel . In 1925 , the department employed a total of 15 people . In a general reorganization of the state 's labor administration functions in 1931 , the General Assembly laid the broad groundwork for the Department of Labor 's subsequent , gradual development into an agency administering laws and programs affecting a majority of North Carolina citizens . Today , the North Carolina Department of Labor is charged by statute with promoting the ` health , safety and general well-being ' of the state 's more than three million working people . The many laws and programs under its jurisdiction affect virtually every person in the state in one way or another . The General Statutes provide the commissioner with broad regulatory and enforcement powers with which to carry out the department 's duties and responsibilities to the people .",
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"text": "Utah Attorney General The Attorney General of Utah is the chief legal officer and legal adviser in the state of Utah . The office is elected , with a term of four years .",
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"text": "Inauguration of Franklin Pierce The inauguration of Franklin Pierce as the 14th President of the United States was held on Friday , March 4 , 1853 on the East Portico at the United States Capitol in Washington , D.C. . The inauguration marked the commencement of Franklin Pierce 's only four-year term as President and William R. King 's only term as Vice President . Chief Justice Roger B. Taney administered the presidential oath of office . Pierce affirmed the oath of office rather than swear it , and was also the first president to recite his inaugural address from memory . Ill with tuberculosis , King was in Cuba in an effort to recover in the warmer climate , and was not able to be in Washington to take his oath of office on March 4 . By a Special Act of Congress , he was allowed to take the oath outside the United States , and was sworn in on March 24 , 1853 . He is the only vice president to be sworn in in a foreign country . King died days into his term , and the office remained vacant for the balance of it . ( Prior to ratification of the Twenty-fifth Amendment in 1967 , no constitutional provision existed for filling an intra-term vacancy in the vice presidency . )",
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"text": "Slave Power The Slave Power or Slaveocracy was the perceived political power in the U.S. federal government held by slave owners during the 1840s and 1850s , prior to the Civil War . Antislavery campaigners during this period bitterly complained about what they saw as disproportionate and corrupt influence wielded by wealthy Southerners . The argument was that this small group of rich slave owners had seized political control of their own states and were trying to take over the federal government in an illegitimate fashion in order to expand and protect slavery . The argument was widely used by the Republican Party that formed in 1854 -- 55 to oppose the expansion of slavery . The main issue expressed by the term slave power was distrust of the political power of the slave-owning class . Such distrust was shared by many who were not abolitionists ; those who were motivated more by a possible threat to the political balance or the impossibility of competing with unwaged slave labor , than by concern over the treatment of slaves . Those who differed on many other issues ( such as hating blacks or liking them , denouncing slavery as a sin or promising to guarantee its protection in the Deep South ) could unite to attack the slaveocracy . The `` Free Soil '' element emphasized that rich slave owners would move into new territory , use their cash to buy up all the good lands , then use their slaves to work the lands , leaving little opportunity room for free farmers . By 1854 the Free Soil Party had largely merged into the new Republican party . The term was popularized by antislavery writers such as John Gorham Palfrey , Josiah Quincy III , Horace Bushnell , James Shepherd Pike , and Horace Greeley . Politicians who emphasized the theme included John Quincy Adams , Henry Wilson and William Pitt Fessenden . Abraham Lincoln used the concept after 1854 but not the term . They showed through a combination of emotive argument and hard statistical data that the South had long held a disproportionate level of power in the United States . Historian Allan Nevins contends that `` nearly all groups ... steadily substituted emotion for reason . ... Fear fed hatred , and hatred fed fear . '' The existence of a Slave Power was dismissed by Southerners at the time , and rejected as false by many historians of the 1920s and 1930s , who stressed the internal divisions in the South before 1850 . The idea that the Slave Power existed has partly come back at the hands of neoabolitionist historians since 1970 , and there is no doubt that it was a powerful factor in the Northern anti-slavery belief system . It was standard rhetoric for all factions of the Republican party .",
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"text": "Posse Comitatus Act The Posse Comitatus Act is a United States federal law ( , original at ) signed on June 18 , 1878 by President Rutherford B. Hayes . The purpose of the act -- in concert with the Insurrection Act of 1807 -- is to limit the powers of the federal government in using federal military personnel to enforce domestic policies within the United States . It was passed as an amendment to an army appropriation bill following the end of Reconstruction , and was subsequently updated in 1956 and 1981 . The Act only specifically applies to the United States Army and , as amended in 1956 , the United States Air Force . While the Act does not explicitly mention the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps , the Department of the Navy has prescribed regulations that are generally construed to give the Act force with respect to those services as well . The Act does not apply to the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard under state authority from acting in a law enforcement capacity within its home state or in an adjacent state if invited by that state 's governor . The United States Coast Guard , which operates under the Department of Homeland Security , is not covered by the Posse Comitatus Act either , primarily because although the Coast Guard is an armed service , it also has both a maritime law enforcement mission and a federal regulatory agency mission . The title of the act comes from the legal concept of Posse comitatus , the authority under which a county sheriff , or other law officer , conscripts any able-bodied man to assist him in keeping the peace .",
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"text": "Dawes Act The Dawes Act of 1887 ( also known as the General Allotment Act or the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 ) , adopted by Congress in 1887 , authorized the President of the United States to survey American Indian tribal land and divide it into allotments for individual Indians . Those who accepted allotments and lived separately from the tribe would be granted United States citizenship . The Dawes Act was amended in 1891 , in 1898 by the Curtis Act , and again in 1906 by the Burke Act . The Act was named for its creator , Senator Henry Laurens Dawes of Massachusetts . The objectives of the Dawes Act were to lift the Native Americans out of poverty , to stimulate assimilation of them into mainstream American society , and to transfer lands under Indian control to white settlers . Individual household ownership of land and subsistence farming on the European-American model was seen as an essential step . The act provided that the government would classify as `` excess '' those Indian reservation lands remaining after allotments , and sell those lands on the open market , allowing purchase and settlement by non-Native Americans . The Dawes Commission , set up under an Indian Office appropriation bill in 1893 , was created to try to persuade the Five Civilized Tribes to agree to allotment plans . ( They had been excluded from the Dawes Act by their treaties . ) This commission registered the members of the Five Civilized Tribes on what became known as the Dawes Rolls . The Curtis Act of 1898 amended the Dawes Act to extend its provisions to the Five Civilized Tribes ; it required abolition of their governments , allotment of communal lands to people registered as tribal members , and sale of lands declared surplus , as well as dissolving tribal courts . This completed the extinguishment of tribal land titles in Indian Territory , preparing it to be admitted to the Union as the state of Oklahoma . During the ensuing decades , the Five Civilized Tribes lost 90 million acres of former communal lands , which were sold to non-Natives . In addition , many individuals , unfamiliar with land ownership , became the target of speculators and criminals , were stuck with allotments that were too small for profitable farming , and lost their household lands . Tribe members also suffered from the breakdown of the social structure of the tribes . During the Great Depression , the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration supported passage on June 18 , 1934 of the US Indian Reorganization Act ( also known as the Wheeler-Howard Law ) . It ended land allotment and created a `` New Deal '' for Indians , renewing their rights to reorganize and form their self-governments .",
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"text": "Arkansas Attorney General The Arkansas Attorney General is an executive position and constitutional officer within the Arkansas government . The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement/legal officer and lawyer for Arkansas . The position is elected every four years , e.g. 2006 and 2010 , at the same time as the Governor . The current Attorney General is Republican Leslie Rutledge , who was elected on November 4 , 2014 and sworn in as the 56th Attorney General of Arkansas on January 13 , 2015 . She is the first Republican ever to serve as Arkansas Attorney General , as well as the first woman . The best-known Arkansas Attorney General is Bill Clinton , as he later became President of the United States ; he was elected to the position in 1976 and served until he was elected governor in 1978 . Other former attorneys general include Bruce Bennett , Joe Purcell , Ray Thornton , Jim Guy Tucker , Mark Pryor , Steve Clark and Mike Beebe . Until Rutledge took office , Democrats had held the office since Reconstruction . According to the official website , the duties of the Attorney General include representing state agencies and commissions in courts of law , giving opinions on issues presented by legislators and prosecutors , handling criminal matters and habeas corpus matters in the state , and advocating for citizens on issues pertaining to the environment , antitrust , and consumer protection .",
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"text": "Oklahoma Senate The Oklahoma Senate is the upper house of the two houses of the Legislature of Oklahoma , the other being the Oklahoma House of Representatives . The total number of senators is set at 48 by the Oklahoma Constitution . Senators approve or reject gubernatorial appointments , and contribute to the creation of both state law and an annual state budget . Every ten years , they aid in drawing new boundaries for Oklahoma 's electoral districts . The Oklahoma Senate also serves as a court of impeachment . The presiding officer of the Senate is the Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma , who is the President of the Senate . Since the 1960s , the President Pro Tempore of the Senate has presided over daily work . Prior to that time , the President of the Senate took a leading role in the Senate , including appointing committees and members to those committees . The President of the Senate may cast a vote only in the instance of a tie vote and may not vote to create a tie .",
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"text": "Frank L. Houx Frank Lee Houx ( December 12 , 1854 -- April 3 , 1941 ) was an American politician , who served as the tenth Governor of Wyoming . Houx was born near Lexington , Missouri , the second of five children of George W. Houx and Fannie ( Price ) Houx . The elder Houx served in the Confederate States Army under General Sterling ( `` Old Pap '' ) Price , a distant cousin , and uncle of his wife . The future Governor grew up on his father 's farm . Houx married Augusta Camp in 1875 , and sired two daughters and a son . ( The birth year of Frank Houx is variously listed as 1854 , 1859 , and 1860 ; given his 1875 marriage , 1854 is accepted . ) He took up the study of law , reading in the office of John S. Blackwell , of Lexington , Missouri . Houx did not complete his course , however , turning his attention to commercial interests . He graduated from Shaw 's Business College in Kansas City , Missouri in 1884 . The next year , he moved to Montana and went into the cattle business . In 1895 , he took up residence in Cody , Wyoming , where he went into politics . On April 10 , 1898 , he was widowed . The next year , he remarried Ida Mason Christy , with whom he had one son and three daughters . For a time , Houx was associated with Colonel William F. Cody ( `` Buffalo Bill '' ) , in the construction of the Cody canal and other projects . In 1901 when the town of Cody was incorporated , he first sought office , becoming the town 's first Mayor . During his first term as Mayor , he also served as police judge from 1902 to 1903 . He was re-elected to a second mayoral term in 1905 . During the next four years , the town built a residence for him ; this two-story A-frame building still stands , and now serves as a bed and breakfast known as the `` Mayor 's Inn . '' In 1910 , he became the first Democrat to be elected Secretary of State of Wyoming , an office to which he was re-elected in 1914 . When Governor John B. Kendrick resigned his office on February 26 , 1917 after being elected to the United States Senate , Houx became Acting Governor , and he served until the expiration of Kendrick 's term , leaving office on January 6 , 1919 . During his service as governor during World War I , Houx mobilized the National Guard of Wyoming for federal service , appointed the Wyoming Council for National Defense , and nominated persons to administer the Selective Service draft . He was an advocate of prison reform and a proponent of Prohibition . He sought election as governor in his own right in 1918 , but was defeated by Republican candidate Robert D. Carey . Houx then went into the oil refining business in Texas , but returned to Cody in 1935 . He died in the famous Irma Hotel in Cody in 1941 at the age of 86 , and was interred in Cody Cemetery . The autobiography he wrote in 1939 was published in serial form by the Cody Enterprise ( newspaper ) in the months following his death .",
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"text": "Archibald Williams (judge) Archibald Williams ( June 10 , 1801 -- September 21 , 1863 ) was a United States federal judge . Born in Montgomery County , Kentucky , Williams read law to enter the bar in 1828 . He was in private practice in Quincy , Illinois beginning in 1829 . He was the United States Attorney for the District of Illinois from 1849 to 1853 . He served in both the Illinois House of Representatives and the Illinois State Senate . On March 8 , 1861 , Williams was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln to a new seat on the United States District Court for the District of Kansas created by 12 Stat . 126 . He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 12 , 1861 , and received his commission the same day . Williams served in that capacity until his death , in 1863 , in Quincy , Illinois . Archibald Williams 's historical significance was based on his close friendship with Abraham Lincoln , the 16th President of the United States , who issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves . Lincoln was from Springfield , Illinois , and Williams was from Quincy , Illinois , a port city on the Mississippi River along the western border of the state . The two men were close political allies in the Whig Party and , later on , in the newly founded Republican Party . They first met when serving in the Illinois state legislature in the early 1830 's . They were compatriots for 29 years . Archibald Williams led the life of a political party workhorse , first for the Whig Party and then the Republicans . He served in the Illinois state legislature , made two unsuccessful runs for the U.S. Senate as a Whig , played a leading role at the Illinois state Constitutional Convention of 1847 , chaired many important political meetings in Quincy , Illinois , attended many state political party conventions , made an unsuccessful run for the U.S. House of Representatives , and in 1858 campaigned in Illinois for his friend Abraham Lincoln . In all recorded instances , Archibald Williams gave Abraham Lincoln his true and unwavering support . Archibald Williams died in 1863 . By that time , Abraham Lincoln was President of the United States and the leader of the Northern states during the American Civil War . Birth and Early Life Archibald Williams was born in Montgomery County , Kentucky , on June 10 , 1801 . He was the son of John Williams and Amelia Gill Williams . He grew up in Kentucky , qualified to be a lawyer in the neighboring state of Tennessee , and then moved west with some of his brothers and sisters to Quincy , Illinois . As a young attorney , he rode circuit , going from county court to county court arguing legal cases . He was particularly noted for taking cases on appeal , and he argued many cases before the Illinois state Supreme Court . He married Nancy Kemp , who also had come from Kentucky , on July 28 , 1831 . They had nine children , but only five grew up to be adults . For several months in early 1832 he served as a volunteer in the Black Hawk War against Native Americans . In the fall of 1832 he strongly supported Henry Clay for President of the United States . At the Illinois State Legislature Archibald Williams was elected to the Illinois state Senate in 1832 . He studied and reported on School Financing to the state Senate , arguing for local control of schools rather than establishing a statewide system . Later in his legislative career , he labeled the Illinois Internal Improvements program `` Infernal Improvements '' due to its financial difficulties leading to bankruptcy . Abraham Lincoln was elected to the state legislature in 1834 . Archibald Williams and Lincoln became good friends and both subsequently joined the Whig Party . Lincoln was said to have seen Archibald Williams as a great `` reasoner . '' The two men were described as `` sitting next to each other in the southeast corner of the statehouse . '' It was noted : `` Lincoln did not hesitate to consult Williams at all times , and the two men were often associated in legal work . '' Twice the Whig Candidate for U.S. Senator Archibald Williams ran for the United States Senate as a Whig in 1836 and in 1842 . At those times the selection of U.S. senators was made by both houses of the state legislature . Lincoln voted for Archibald Williams the first time he ran for U.S. Senator in 1836 . The second time Archibald Williams ran , in 1842 , Lincoln was no longer in the state legislature and thus could not vote for his friend . In both instances , Archibald Williams was not elected . Witnessed Abraham Lincoln 's Admission to U.S. Courts Abraham Lincoln was admitted to practice law in the United States Circuit Court on December 3 , 1839 . U.S Court Judge Nathaniel Pope presided over the ceremony . A Quincy , Illinois , newspaper noted that Archibald Williams was present at the ceremony . Presided Over Whig Party State Conventions in Illinois Archibald Williams presided over a Whig Party state convention meeting in Springfield , Illinois , in 1843 . Abraham Lincoln attended the convention and was elected a Whig Party presidential elector for the 1844 presidential election . Unfortunately for the Whigs , Democrat James K. Polk of Tennessee won the presidential election . In June of 1844 , Archibald Williams was elected president of an Illinois state Whig Party convention in Peoria , Illinois . Abraham Lincoln spoke to the convention in support of the United States charging higher tariffs on imported goods , a major Whig position at the time . Supported African Colonization of Freed Slaves Along with Abraham Lincoln , Archibald Williams in the 1840 's supported the African colonization of freed slaves by joining the Illinois colonization society . Although opposed to slavery , both men believed Southerners should be allowed to keep their slaves but also should be urged to free their slaves voluntarily and return them to Africa . This was thought to be a reasonable and non-coercive solution to the slavery problem . The Mormon Problem in Illinois Joining with his friend and fellow Quincy lawyer Orville Browning , Archibald Williams in 1840 helped to defend Mormon leader Joseph Smith from being extradited to Missouri to face possible execution for alleged crimes . Joseph Smith was the founder of the Church of Latter Day Saints ( Mormons ) , and he and his church were unpopular because of the voting power of his supporters and their belief in men having multiple wives . Thanks to Browning 's and Williams 's arguments in court , Smith was not extradited to Missouri but remained in Illinois and founded a Mormon colony at Nauvoo , Illinois . Four years later , in 1844 , Smith and his brother Hyrum were murdered by a mob while incarcerated in the jail at Carthage , Illinois . Williams and Browning switched sides and helped to defend in court the accused murderers of Joseph and Hyrum Smith . The murderers were all found not-guilty . Shortly afterward , Archibald Williams chaired a meeting in Quincy , Illinois , that sought to arrange for a peaceful departure of the Mormons from Illinois to the far western state of Utah . Archibald Williams appointed a delegation of Quincy citizens that traveled to Nauvoo and convinced the new Mormon leader , Brigham Young , to leave Illinois for Utah in an orderly manner . Brigham Young said the Mormons could not leave immediately , but when `` grass grows and water runs , '' both signs of spring . The following spring the Mormons peacefully left Illinois for Utah , traveling mainly by wagon train . The Illinois Constitutional Convention of 1847 Archibald Williams was elected to the Illinois state Constitutional Convention of 1847 as a Whig . The convention met in the state capitol in Springfield , Illinois , and proceeded to write an improved state constitution . Williams was elected in a Democratic district against a Democratic candidate . Although the Democrats had a majority of the delegates to the convention , the Whigs could break away Democratic votes when they needed them and ended up dominating the convention . A historian noted : `` James W. Singleton of Mount Sterling , Archibald Williams of Quincy , and David M. Woodson of Carrollton aggressively upheld the Whig cause against the attacks of various capable Democratic opponents . '' At the constitutional convention , Archibald Williams and the Whig Party supported the rights of property , strict voting requirements in state elections , and allowing the state legislature to override the governor 's veto by a majority vote rather than a two-thirds vote . Two issues were sent to the state 's voters - one calling for the creation of an Illinois state bank and the other limiting the immigration into Illinois of freed slaves from the slave states . The voters of Illinois rejected the idea of an Illinois state bank but approved limiting the immigration of freed slaves . Archibald Williams gave a major speech at the constitutional convention opposing the idea that the Illinois Supreme Court should meet at various locations throughout the state rather than only in the state capital of Springfield . After the constitutional convention adjourned , the voters of Illinois approved the new constitution by a ratio of almost 4 to 1 . The Constitutional Convention of 1847 was a landmark in the legal and political career of Archibald Williams . He succeeded in furthering the ideals and policies of the Whig Party against stiff Democratic Party opposition . He was three months in Springfield , the state capital , meeting and working with many of the leading politicians and government officials from throughout the state . It helped to make him a significant figure in Illinois political and governmental history . The `` Lincoln Letter '' to Archibald Williams In the 1848 presidential election , Abraham Lincoln was backing General Zachary Taylor , a Mexican War hero , for the Whig Party nomination . A problem developed when Orville H. Browning , a Whig Party leader in Quincy , Illinois , supported the nomination of past Whig Party favorite Henry Clay . On April 30 , 1848 , Abraham Lincoln wrote a letter to Archibald Williams urging him to support Zachary Taylor and , if possible , also enlist the support of Browning . The letter read : Washington , April 30 , 1848 Dear Williams , I have not seen in the papers and evidence of a movement to send a delegate from your circuit to the June convention - I wish to say that I think it all important that a delegate should be sent - Mr. Clay 's chance for election is just no chance at all . He might get New York , and that would have elected in 1844 but it will not now ; because he must now at the least , have Tennessee , which he had then and , in addition , the fifteen new votes of Florida , Texas , Iowa , and Wisconsin . I know that our good friend Browning is a great admirer of Mr. Clay , and I therefore fear he is favoring his nomination . If he is , ask him to discard feeling , and try if he can possibly , as a matter of judgement , count the votes necessary to elect him . In my judgment , we can elect nobody but Gen. Taylor , and we can not elect him without a nomination - Therefore do n't fail to send a delegation - Your friend as ever , A. Lincoln This letter demonstrates the close friendship and easygoing familiarity between Abraham Lincoln and Archibald Williams . It also reveals Lincoln 's developing skills as an up and coming Illinois politician . It is not known whether Archibald Williams prevailed on Orville Browning to support Zachary Taylor for the Whig nomination for president in 1848 . What is known is that Zachary Taylor not only gained the Whig Party nomination but also won the presidency . Named U.S. District Attorney for Illinois Once in the White House in Washington , D.C. , newly elected President Zachary Taylor appointed Archibald Williams the United States District Attorney for the state of Illinois . Abraham Lincoln had sent the following letter in support of Williams 's nomination : Washington , March 8 , 1849 Hon : John M. Clayton Secretary of State Dear Sir : We Recommend that Archibald Williams , of Quincy , Illinois , be appointed U.S. District Attorney for the District of Illinois , when that office shall become vacant . Your Obt . Servts . A. Lincoln As U.S. District Attorney for Illinois , it was Archibald Williams 's job to prosecute cases in the U.S. District Court . The job became more difficult for Williams in 1850 when Congress enacted the Compromise of 1850 , which included a new Fugitive Slave Law . This law required Williams , in his role as U.S. District Attorney , to oversee the capture of runaway slaves and their return to their owners in the South . Williams was opposed to slavery personally but , in the 1850 's , acknowledged the right of slave owners in the South to keep their slaves . He fully discharged his duties under the Fugitive Slave Act . Death of Nancy Kemp Williams Archibald Williams 's wife , Nancy Kemp Williams , died on March 16 , 1854 , giving birth to a daughter , Nancy Williams . The baby survived the birth and lived to be an adult . Archibald and Nancy Williams had been married for 22 years . Candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1854 In the early 1850 's , U.S. Senator Stephen Douglas of Illinois sought the adoption of the Kansas and Nebraska acts . The bills provided for Kansas and Nebraska to become territories with provision for `` popular sovereignty , '' the idea that the citizens of each new territory would be allowed to vote on whether the territory should be slave or free . This produced a sharp reaction on the part of those opposed to slavery in the territories , because the Missouri Compromise of 1820 had stated that the lands that comprised Kansas and Nebraska should be free territory , not slave territory . The result was the anti-Nebraska movement , which opposed popular sovereignty for Nebraska on the grounds that the citizens of the territory might vote for slavery and thereby spread slavery further into the territories . Archibald Williams and Abraham Lincoln both became anti-Nebraska men . For his part , Archibald Williams ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1854 on a strong anti-Nebraska platform . Williams was running against incumbent Democratic Representative William A. Richardson , a formidable opponent . The U.S. House district that comprised Quincy , Illinois , was strongly Democratic . On the other hand , Richardson was a close political ally of Stephen Douglas and had strongly backed popular sovereignty for Nebraska in the U.S. House . Williams and his supporters hoped the wave of anti-Nebraska sentiment sweeping the northern states might just be strong enough to defeat Richardson , despite the strong Democratic voting tendency of the House district . On October 31 , 1854 , Abraham Lincoln arrived in Quincy , Illinois , to give a speech in support of Archibald Williams 's candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives . It took two days for him to travel by railroad and stagecoach to Quincy . In a letter to a friend and political ally , Lincoln wrote : `` I am here now going to Quincy , to try to give Mr. -LSB- Archibald -RSB- Williams a little life . '' Even with Abraham Lincoln 's help , Archibald Williams lost the election to William Richardson . The overall election was a success for the anti-Nebraska movement , however , as the anti-Nebraska forces won enough seats to gain a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives . After 1854 , Archibald Williams and Abraham Lincoln and other anti-Nebraskans took the lead in forming the Republican Party in Illinois around the issue of `` no slavery in the territories . '' An Archibald Williams Committee Influences Lincoln Abraham Lincoln wrote a letter in which he said he was ready to `` fuse '' with other anti-slavery groups according to `` principles '' adopted at a public meeting in Quincy , Illinois . The purpose of fusion was to bring many disparate anti-slavery groups together to form the Republican Party . Lincoln 's letter noted that the principles had been drawn up by a three-person committee led `` by Mr. Archibald Williams . '' The principles centered on the idea that Southern slave owners could keep their slaves but that slavery would be forbidden in the territories . Archibald Williams and his committee either influenced Lincoln directly on `` fusion , '' or else they confirmed a position on `` fusion '' that Lincoln had already adopted . At the United States Supreme Court Archibald Williams argued a case before the United States Supreme Court on December 6 and 7 , 1855 . Orville Browning , Williams 's good friend from Quincy , Illinois , was the opposing lawyer . The issue in dispute dealt with rival claims for lands and centered on whether the question of `` bad faith '' in the matter should be decided by a judge or by a jury . The Court ruled in Wright v. Mattison that `` bad faith '' should not be decided by the judge but by the jury , which had been the precedent . The Court ordered the case to be retried in a lower court . The outcome was a victory for Browning and a loss for Williams . The Beginnings of the Republican Party in Illinois In 1856 , Archibald Williams was the temporary chairman at a major anti-Nebraska convention in Bloomington , Illinois . Williams led the convention until a permanent chairman had been elected . While attending the convention , Abraham Lincoln and Archibald Williams slept in the same bed at the Bloomington home of David Davis , a close friend of both men.A historian noted : `` At Bloomington , Lincoln , Archibald Williams , his old associate in the Legislature , -LSB- and -RSB- T. Lyle Dickey , of Ottawa -LSB- Illinois -RSB- , a good lawyer , went to -LSB- David -RSB- Davis 's house and lived there during the Convention . Lincoln and Williams slept in one bed and Dickey and Whitney in another ... The course of the historic Bloomfield Convention was decisively influenced by the counsels that came from the steady men in the Davis House . '' Although the name `` Republican '' was applied at a later date , the anti-Nebraska convention in Bloomington was considered the birthplace of the Republican Party in Illinois . The Election of 1858 In 1858 , at a state party convention in Springfield , Illinois , Abraham Lincoln was nominated to be the Republican candidate for U.S. Senator from Illinois . A resolution passed at the convention stated that Lincoln `` was the first and only choice of the Republicans of Illinois for the U.S. Senate . '' In the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates in the 1858 Illinois U.S. Senate race , Democratic candidate Stephen Douglas attacked Lincoln three times for having been described as `` the first and only choice '' of Illinois Republicans for the Senate seat . All three times , Douglas pointed to Archibald Williams as an Illinois Republican who would have been an acceptable alternate choice to Lincoln in that contest . Archibald Williams traveled and spoke throughout the state of Illinois in Lincoln 's behalf during the 1858 U.S. Senate race . A newspaper in Quincy , Illinois , allied with the Republican Party , printed : `` Old Archie Williams is doing good service for the Republican cause ... He has already spoken at Macomb , Oquawka , Monmouth , Cameron , Galesburg , and other points ... to large assemblages ; and everywhere , he has created enthusiasm and confidence among our friends and animated the lukewarm ... In the winter of his life ... Mr. Williams is found battling for the cause of Republicanism . '' The Illinois state legislature chose Stephen Douglas over Abraham Lincoln in the 1858 U.S. Senate race . A close friend of Lincoln 's wrote : `` In January , 1859 , while the Democrats were celebrating the election of Stephen A. Douglas to the United States Senate , Archibald Williams ... came into Lincoln 's office and finding him writing said : ` Well , the Democrats are making a great noise over their victory . ' Looking up Lincoln replied : ` Yes , Archie , Douglas has taken this trick , but the game is not played out . ' '' The Lincoln-Douglas debates became so well-known that Lincoln gave personally signed presentation copies of the debates to his best friends and political associates . The one given to Archibald Williams was inscribed in Lincoln 's handwriting : `` To Hon : Archibald Williams , with respects of A. Lincoln . '' It was one more sign of Lincoln 's close friendship and strong political alliance with Archibald Williams . The Presidential Election of 1860 On December 25 , 1859 , a number of leading Republicans in Quincy , Illinois , including Archibald Williams , met with Horace Greeley , a prominent national journalist and editor of the New York Tribune . Greeley had famously stated `` Go west , young man . Go west ! '' Williams and the other Quincy Republicans talked to Greeley about Abraham Lincoln possibly becoming the Republican candidate for President in 1860 . Archibald Williams spoke throughout Illinois in behalf of Abraham Lincoln during Lincoln 's successful 1860 campaign for the White House in Washington , D.C. Almost on the Supreme Court , Then U.S. District Judge in Kansas Following his election to the U.S. presidency in 1860 , Abraham Lincoln offered Archibald Williams a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court . Williams refused the offer due to ill health and advanced age . Williams recommended that Lincoln appoint a younger court nominee who could live for more years and thereby serve longer on the Court . Archibald Williams was then appointed by President Lincoln to be the Judge for the U.S. District Court of Kansas . Williams was the first person to hold the office of U.S. District Court Judge in Kansas , because Kansas had just been admitted to the Union as a state . Williams moved to Topeka , Kansas , the state capital , where he served more than two years as U.S. Judge . He moved back to Quincy , Illinois , shortly before his death on September 21 , 1863 . During his tenure as the U.S. District Court Judge for Kansas , Archibald Williams worked on such issues as building a branch of the transcontinental railroad across Kansas , fair treatment of Native Americans in railroad matters , and the loyalty to the Union cause of a U.S. Army officer stationed in Kansas . Also while in Kansas , Williams married his second wife , Ellen M. Parker , on September 24 , 1861 . The marriage lasted a little less than two years until Archibald Williams death . While serving as the U.S. Judge for Kansas , Archibald Williams traveled to Washington , D.C. , and , on May 29 , 1962 , paid a last visit to his old friend Abraham Lincoln in the White House . Death and Burial of Archibald Williams Archibald Williams was praised in obituaries as a leading attorney in Illinois in the mid-19th Century . His many political and governmental activities were noted , along with his deep friendship with Abraham Lincoln . The bar association in Quincy , Illinois , donated a large marble grave marker for Williams . The base of the marker was a stack of law books ; an obelisk was placed on top of the law books . He was buried in Woodland Cemetery in Quincy , Illinois , at a grave site that overlooks the Mississippi River .",
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"text": "Executive Branch Reform Act of 1986 The Executive Branch Reform Act of 1986 ( 74 O.S. Sections 10.1 -- 10.4 ) is an Oklahoma state law that requires the Governor of Oklahoma to organize the various 500 or more departments , agencies , boards , commissions and other entities of the state 's executive branch into a cabinet system . The act grouped state agencies into clusters with an informational link to a cabinet secretary . But the legislation stopped short of consolidating agencies or the decision-making authority of the agencies , boards and commissions . For example , the State Transportation Secretary , Gary Ridley as cabinet secretary , does not have direct statutory authority over either the State Highway Commission ( and its Director ) or the State Turnpike Authority ( and its Director ) . However , Ridley concurrently holds all 3 titles so at the present time authority is consolidated , albeit in a temporary ad hoc manner . Similarly , the Secretary of Education has no authority over the State Department of Education , State Regents for Higher Education , CareerTech Department or State Chancellor for Higher Education . The Executive Branch Reform Act was signed into law by Governor George Nigh on June 6 , 1986 .",
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"text": "Samuel A. McElwee Samuel McElwee was born a slave in 1857 in Madison County , Tennessee . His parents were Robert and Georgianna McElwee . He was a lawyer and the most influential Republic party leader in Haywood County , Tennessee during Reconstruction . He served in Tennessee General Assembly from 1883 to 1888 . He was the first African American to serve three terms in legislature and also the first one to be nominated as the Speaker of the House . After emancipation , his family moved to a farm in Haywood County , Tennessee in 1866 . He attended Freedmen 's Bureau Schools where he was taught by his former slave master 's children . Therefore , he moved quickly through school . In 1875 , he attended Oberlin College in Ohio for a year . Then he returned to south and taught at a school for three years . He studied Latin , German , and mathematics with a Vanderbilt student whose recommendation got him a Peabody Scholarship to Fisk University . In 1878 , he enrolled at the Fisk University and graduated in 1883 . While still a student at the University , he got elected to the General Assembly from Haywood County . He opened up a grocery store in Haywood County and started reading law on his own . While serving in legislature he attended Nashville 's Central Tennessee College 's Law School and obtained a law degree in 1886 . During his second term , he was nominated by a former U.S. Senator Roderick R. Butler to be the speaker of the House of Representatives in 1885 , and received 32 of the 93 votes . He was the head of the Tennessee Republican Convention and was a delegate to the national convention in Chicago in 1884 . He was the first African American to be elected three times for a legislative term in Tennessee . He had spoken at the Tuskegee Institute as a commencement speaker in 1887 . During the same year , in his third term he proposed a bill that would ensure fairer jury selection . The bill was tabled by a vote of 41-36 . He served during an era when Jim Crowism was in effect . In 1888 , he campaigned for a fourth term , but was not elected . This was due to voting fraud and intimidation . McElwee and his family left the Haywood County because of violence against African Americans . He had established a newspaper and a law firm in Nashville , but then he and his family , again moved to Chicago in July 1901 . He also started a law practice there and spent the rest of his life there . He died in Chicago on October 21 , 1914 .",
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"text": "Frank Stilwell Frank C. Stilwell ( ca. 1856 -- March 20 , 1882 ) was an outlaw Cowboy who killed at least two men in Cochise County during 1877 -- 82 . Both killings were considered to have been self-defense . For four months he was a deputy sheriff in Tombstone , Arizona Territory for Cochise County Sheriff Johnny Behan . Stilwell owned interests in several mines and various businesses , including a saloon , a wholesale liquor business , a stage line , and at his death livery stables in Charleston and Bisbee . He was also a partner in a Bisbee-area saloon with ex-Texas Ranger Pete Spence . He was closely involved in the events leading up to and following the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral on October 26 , 1881 , and was suspected in the murder of Morgan Earp on March 18 , 1882 . Two days after Morgan 's death , Frank Stilwell was killed by Deputy U.S. Marshal Wyatt Earp in a Tucson train yard . Arrest warrants were issued for Earp and four others in his gang suspected of murdering Stilwell . Murder indictments were issued at Pima County for Wyatt Earp , Doc Holliday , Warren Earp , Sherman McMaster and John Johnson . Earp agreed to turn himself in but instead fled the Arizona Territory for Colorado . Wyatt Earp admitted late in his life to killing Stilwell at close range with a shotgun .",
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"text": "West Wing The West Wing of the White House , also known as the Executive Office Building , houses the offices of the President of the United States . The West Wing contains the Oval Office , the Cabinet Room , the Situation Room , and the Roosevelt Room . The West Wing 's three floors contain offices for the White House Chief of Staff , the Counselor to the President , the Senior Advisor to the President , the White House Press Secretary , and their support staffs . The Vice-President has an office in the building , but his primary office is next door in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building . The James S. Brady Press Briefing Room -- where the Press Secretary makes announcements and gives daily briefings to reporters -- is located in the West Colonnade of the White House , between the West Wing and the Executive Residence .",
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"text": "Yellow Oval Room The Yellow Oval Room is an oval room located on the south side of the second floor in the White House , the official residence of the President of the United States . First used as a drawing room in the John Adams administration it has been used as a library , office , and family parlor . Today the Yellow Oval Room is used for small receptions and for greeting heads of states immediately before a State Dinner . The room is entered from the Center Hall on the north side of the room . Three large windows on the south side of the room face the South Lawn and The Ellipse . The southwest window has a swing-sash door leading to the Truman Balcony . Double doors on the west side of the room , with flags of the United States and of the presidency on either side , lead to the president and first lady 's bedrooms , private sitting room and dressing room .",
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"text": "Living room In Western architecture , a living room , also called a lounge room , lounge or sitting room , is a room in a residential house or apartment for relaxing and socializing . Such a room is sometimes called a front room when it is near the main entrance at the front of the house . In large formal homes , a sitting room is often a small private living area adjacent to a bedroom , such as the Queen 's Sitting Room and the Lincoln Sitting Room of the White House . The term living room was coined in the late 19th or early 20th century .",
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"text": "List of members of the United States House of Representatives who served a single term One-term congressmen are members of the United States House of Representatives that spent only one two-year term ( or less ) in office usually either due to death , resignation , or defeat . In some rare cases freshmen members have decided to run for another office or not run for reelection . A good many members that serve in the House for only one term are viewed as accidental congressmen due to having been elected in a fluke election or by riding in on the coattails of a popular presidential candidate . Among the most famous one-term congressmen were Abraham Lincoln , who served as a Whig in the 30th Congress of 1847-1849 and was later the 16th President of the United States ; John Marshall , who was elected as a Federalist to the 6th Congress and was later the 4th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ; William Pennington , who served as a Republican in the 36th Congress and was the first sitting Speaker of the House to be defeated in a bid for re-election ; Joseph Pulitzer , the famed newspaper man that resigned from office during his first term ; George Sutherland , who served as a Republican in the 57th Congress and was later an associate U.S. Supreme Court justice ; and William M. `` Boss '' Tweed , who served as a Democrat to the 33rd Congress and later went on to become infamous for his leadership of Tammany Hall , the dominant political machine in New York City throughout the nineteenth century ; and Isidor Straus , the co-owner of Macy 's department store who died in the sinking of the Titanic .",
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"text": "Congressional office buildings The congressional office buildings are the office buildings used by the United States Congress to augment the limited space in the United States Capitol . The congressional office buildings are part of the Capitol Complex are thus under the authority of the Architect of the Capitol and protected by the United States Capitol Police . The office buildings house the individual offices of each U.S. Representative and Senator as well as committee hearing rooms , staff rooms , multiple cafeterias , and areas for support , committee , and maintenance staff . The congressional office buildings are connected to the Capitol by means of several underground trains -- the Capitol Subway System . Congressional pages are responsible for carrying packages and messages from the two chambers to the buildings . The three Senate office buildings are along Constitution Avenue north of the Capitol : Russell Senate Office Building ( RSOB , completed 1908 ) Dirksen Senate Office Building ( DSOB , completed 1958 ) Hart Senate Office Building ( HSOB , completed 1982 ) The three House office buildings are along Independence Avenue south of the Capitol : Cannon House Office Building ( CHOB , completed 1908 ) Longworth House Office Building ( LHOB , completed 1933 ) Rayburn House Office Building ( RHOB , completed 1965 ) A fourth building , the Ford House Office Building , which used to house the FBI 's fingerprint records , sits a few blocks southwest of the others . A fifth building , the O'Neill House Office Building ( previously known as `` House Annex-1 '' ) was named after former Speaker of the House Thomas `` Tip '' O'Neill . It was demolished in 2002 . The U.S. Capitol Complex also includes a Page Residence Hall and the Capitol Power Plant , both on the House side of the Capitol .",
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"text": "Executive Office of the President of the United States The Executive Office of the President of the United States ( EOPOTUS or EOP ) consists of the immediate staff of the incumbent President of the United States and multiple levels of support staff reporting to the President . The EOP is headed by the White House Chief of Staff , currently Reince Priebus . With the increase in technological and global advancement , the size of the White House staff has increased to include an array of policy experts to effectively address various fields of the modern day .",
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"text": "Transpartisan Transpartisanship represents an emerging school of political thought which accepts the validity of truths across a range of political perspectives and seeks to synthesize them into an inclusive , pragmatic container beyond typical political dualities . It is distinct from bipartisanship , which aims to negotiate between `` right '' and `` left , '' resulting in a dualistic perspective , and nonpartisanship , which tends to avoid political affiliation altogether . Transpartisanship is a movement to support and advance a common ground - or `` new center '' - that already exists in U.S. politics , emerging periodically into public view in the form of `` unusual coalitions '' of progressives and conservatives around issues ranging from war and the military budget to corporate power and the surveillance state . The movement builds on methods of facilitated dialogue , deliberation and conflict resolution . Current examples of transpartisan initiatives include Transpartisan Center , TheSolution.org , Reuniting America , Transpartisan Alliance , and Liberty Coalition . Transpartisanship is an emerging field that advocates pragmatic and effective solutions to social and political problems , transcending and including preexisting political ideologies . Transpartisanship encompasses the idea that all systems are inextricably interconnected , and that successful outcomes can best be reached through inclusive , genuine , and respectful cooperation . Transpartisan democracy , in part , seeks to reintegrate the public 's voice in identifying , debating , and shaping governmental policies , while continuing to protect the sovereignty of the individual . The term `` Transpartisanship '' has emerged to provide a meaningful alternative to `` Bipartisanship , '' and `` Nonpartisanship . '' Bipartisanship limits the dialogue process to two political viewpoints or entities , striving for compromise solutions . Nonpartisanship , on the other hand , tends to deny the existence of differing viewpoints in exchange for cooperation . Both the bipartisan and nonpartisan approaches can discount the multiplicity of viewpoints that exist , which often results in incomplete and therefore unsuccessful outcomes . In contrast to these , transpartisanship recognizes the existence and validity of many points of view , and advocates a constructive dialogue aimed at arriving at creative , integrated , and therefore , breakthrough solutions that meet the needs of all present . Transpartisan gatherings have resulted not only in surprisingly civil conversations noted by mainstream media but also in shifts from traditional ideological stances by some participants . A close relative of transpartisanship is Integral politics . A transpartisan approach to policy would necessarily include individual and collective , as well as subjective and objective , perspective . Furthermore , similar to Integral theory , transpartisanship places politics in a developmental context , viewing democracy and prosperity not as static attainments , but rather emergent properties along a continuum of developmental stages .",
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"text": "Charlie Young Charles `` Charlie '' Young is a fictional character played by Dulé Hill on the television serial drama The West Wing . For the majority of the series , he is the Personal Aide to President Josiah Bartlet .",
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"text": "White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs is a part of the Executive Office of the President and serves as the primary liaison between the White House and state , county , local , and tribal governments . The office focuses on building new and maintaining current relationships with governors , tribal leaders , mayors , state legislators , and county executives . The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs works with federal agencies and departments to ensure appropriate coordination between state , local , and tribal governments and the federal government . The current Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House is Justin Clark .",
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"text": "Toby Ziegler Tobias Zachary `` Toby '' Ziegler is a fictional character in the television serial drama The West Wing , played by Richard Schiff . The role earned Schiff the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2000 . For most of the series ' duration he is White House Communications Director .",
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"text": "Walter S. White Walter S. White ( 1917 -- 2002 ) was an American modernist architect and industrial designer who worked in the Coachella Valley , CA in the 1950s and the Colorado Springs , CO area in the 1960s . Between 1933 and 1936 he attended San Bernardino High School . White worked for six months in 1937 for Harwell H. Harris , followed by an eight-month term in Rudolf Schindler 's Los Angeles office during 1937-1938 . After working with Schindler , White worked for Allen Rouff for six months between 1938 and 1939 . Between 1939 and 1942 , White worked for Win E. Wilson for two years and six months , helping to plan and design prefabricated war housing with a skin-stressed plywood panel system . In his papers , White recounts that over 8,000 of these units were constructed in the United States . For the remainder of the war , White was employed by the Douglass Aircraft Co. in El Segundo , California , working on machine tool design for four years and six months , 1942 to 1946 . In 1947 White moved from Los Angeles to Palm Springs where he worked for Clark & Frey Architects between 1947 and 1948 , one year and six months . Starting in 1948 , White began to work on his own as a self-employed designer and contractor in Colorado Springs , Colorado where he continued to practice as a contractor until 1965 . White obtained his architecture license in Colorado Springs in 1967 . He returned to California and worked there during the 1970s and 1980s . Reflecting on his career , White described the variety of buildings he designed : `` 300 residences , 40 recreation homes , ski lodges , commercial buildings , churches , luxurious club houses and guest rooms , and condominiums . Of the 300 residences designed I have built approximately 15 % of them myself . '' In addition to designing houses , White devoted much of his career to the research and development of the Solar Heat Exchanger Window Wall and the `` Hyperboloic Paraboloid Roof Structure and Method of Constructing Thereof '' -- - both of which he patented , in 1975 and 1996 respectively . Walter S. White died in 2002 , at the age of 85 . After White 's death in 2002 his papers were donated to the Architecture and Design Collection of the University of California at Santa Barbara ( UCSB ) . In the fall of 2015 , UCSB 's Art , Design , and Architecture Museum will show the first ever retrospective of Walter S. White 's architecture ; an exhibition that is currently being researched in large parts by students of the Department of the History of Art and Architecture .",
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"text": "Executive Mansion (Virginia) The Virginia Governor 's Mansion , better known as the Executive Mansion , is located in Richmond , Virginia , on Capitol Square and serves as the official residence of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia . Designed by Alexander Parris , it is the oldest occupied governor 's mansion in the United States . It has served as the home of Virginia governors and their families since 1813 . This mansion is both a Virginia and a National Historic Landmark , and has had a number of successive renovations and expansions during the 20th century . Adjacent and immediately north of Capitol Square is the Court End neighborhood , which houses the White House of the Confederacy . During the Civil War , Virginia 's statehouse , also in Richmond , housed offices of the Confederacy .",
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"text": "American upper class The American upper class is a social group consisting of the people who have the highest social rank and who are usually rich . People of this social class are socioeconomically distinguishable from other classes by its greater influence , power , and wealth . The American upper class is composed of members born into this class , called members of Old money ; as well as those who have acquired their wealth and influence within their own generation , called the Nouveau riche . In a CNBC Millionaire Survey it can be observed that a majority of millionaires polled , representing the wealthiest 10 percent of Americans , described themselves as middle class ( 44 % ) or upper middle class ( 40 % ) . `` The study of attitudes is reasonably easy -LSB- ... -RSB- it 's concluded that for roughly 70 % of the population -- the lower 70 % on the wealth/income scale -- they have no influence on policy whatsoever . They 're effectively disenfranchised . As you move up the wealth/income ladder , you get a little bit more influence on policy . When you get to the top , which is maybe a tenth of one percent , people essentially get what they want , i.e. they determine the policy . So the proper term for that is not democracy ; it 's plutocracy . '' -- Noam Chomsky . Many Politicians , heirs to fortunes , top business executives , CEOs , successful venture capitalists , those born into high society , and some celebrities may be considered members of this class . Some prominent and high-rung professionals may also be included if they attain great influence and wealth . The main distinguishing feature of this class , which is estimated to constitute roughly 1 % of the population , is the source of income . While the vast majority of people and households derive their income from wages or salaries , those in the upper class derive their income from investments and capital gains . Estimates for the size of this group commonly vary from 1 % to 2 % , while some surveys have indicated that as many as 6 % of Americans identify as `` upper class . '' Sociologist Leonard Beeghley sees wealth as the only significant distinguishing feature of this class and , therefore , refers to this group simply as `` the rich . '' Sociologists such as W. Lloyd Warner , William Thompson and Joseph Hickey recognize prestige differences between members of the upper class . Established families , prominent professionals and politicians may be deemed to have more prestige than some entertainment celebrities who in turn may have more prestige than the members of local elites . Yet , contemporary sociologists argue that all members of the upper class share such great wealth , influence and assets as their main source of income as to be recognized as members of the same social class . As great financial fortune is the main distinguishing feature of this class , sociologist Leonard Beeghley at the University of Florida identifies all `` rich '' households , those with incomes in the top 1 % or so , as upper class . In 1998 , Bob Herbert of The New York Times referred to modern American plutocrats as `` The Donor Class '' ( list of top donors ) and defined the class , for the first time , as `` a tiny group -- just one-quarter of 1 percent of the population -- and it is not representative of the rest of the nation . But its money buys plenty of access . ''",
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"text": "Dr. Ward Beebe House The Dr. Ward Beebe House , also known as the John Leuthold Residence , is a three-story stucco prairie house built by Dr. Ward and Bess Beebe and designed by Purcell and Elmslie in 1912 . Purcell and Elmslie were prolific designers of prairie style homes . It is located in the West Summit Avenue Historic District , in Saint Paul , Minnesota , United States . Dr. Ward Beebe was a bacteriologist , and the house was built for him and his wife Bess as a wedding present from her parents . The Beebe house is the firm 's only house in Saint Paul , and includes some elements from English Arts and Crafts design as well as the Prairie Style . Purcell and Elmslie designed the primary rooms with good views , since the Summit Avenue location was important . Purcell was quoted as saying , `` At the time ... it was one of the most talked about residential streets in America , broad and with beautiful trees ; the views up and down the street were valued . So the unusual corner windows looking both ways from the living room were accepted as a fine response toward a choice and expensive location . '' The house has a large cross-gabled roof with deep eaves , giving it a broader look than its narrow structure would otherwise indicate . On the inside , the living room and the dining room are centered around a hearth and have no walls between them , similar to the Dr. Oscar Owre House in Minneapolis . The firm preferred to avoid building walls in first-floor living areas so they could increase the sense of space . The second floor has three bedrooms , a bathroom , and a tiny library sitting room with bay windows and a window seat . Elmslie also designed detailed art glass insets for the bookcases near the entrance .",
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"text": "Congress Plaza Hotel The Congress Plaza Hotel is located on South Michigan Avenue across from Grant Park in Chicago at 520 South Michigan Avenue . After opening for business in 1893 , for the World 's Columbian Exposition , the hotel underwent two major expansions and renovations ; it now features 871 guest rooms and suites . Its 11 story edifice was originally designed by architect Clinton J. Warren as an annex to the Auditorium Theater across the street . The two buildings were linked by a marble-lined underground passage called Peacock Alley . In 1902 and then in 1907 , the firm of Holabird & Roche oversaw the design and construction of two additions , bringing the total complex up to 1 million square feet . In June , 1912 , Theodore Roosevelt stayed at the Congress Plaza when the 1912 Republican National Convention was held in Chicago . Roosevelt , who at that time was seeking the Republican nomination for President , spoke from the balcony of his room at the hotel to a crowd assembled across the street in Grant Park . In October 1916 , US President Woodrow Wilson passed the hotel as part of his visit to the city . Over a hundred protestors from the National Women 's Party demonstrated in favor of women 's suffrage with a silent protest . Holding banners such as `` Wilson is Against Women , '' the demonstrators were attacked by a mob and their banners destroyed while police looked on and , in some cases , laughed , according to newspaper reports . In 1940 , Louis Grell ( 1887-1960 ) , a Chicago-based artist , was commissioned to paint thirteen murals for the lunettes that are an architectural feature surrounding the grand lobby . The murals were various popular scenes around Chicago at the time . Under the Albert Pick Jr ownership in 1952 , Grell was again commissioned to paint the same architectural lunettes , this time Grell incorporated Chicago figures into the scenes depicting important trades significant to Chicago 's growth and symbolism . Lady Liberty was found in one mural holding the Chicago River `` Y '' on her lap . Additionally , in 1955 Pick commissioned Grell once again , during one of the many renovations , to paint three walls for the newly decorated Pompeian Room which also had a magnificent Louis Comfort Tiffany glass fountain in the center of the vast room . Today glass covers the thirteen lunettes where the murals could be hiding . Grell also painted a large white Peacock that was mounted above the bar next to Peacock Alley . Each wall had a main central Greek/Roman mural , however , Grell decorated the entire wall with various patterns of flora and custom design . Taos Society of Artists painter , E. Martin Hennings painted the ceiling murals inside the Florentine Room around 1918 . The hotel closed for a period in World War II and was used as a training school by the U.S. Army Air Forces . It reopened for civilian use in time for the summer political conventions of 1944 . At this time , John J. Mack was president of the Michigan-Congress Hotel Corporation . Events that have been held at the hotel include the 1963 Prohibition Party National Convention August 23 , 1963 . The hotel is not affiliated with any national chain . It is owned by a Syrian national , Albert Nasser Shayo , who purchased the property in 1987 . On 15 June 2003 , about 130 members of UNITE HERE Local 1 went on strike to protest a proposed seven percent wage cut . On 16 June 2007 , Barack Obama , then running for the presidency , briefly stood by the picket line and promised to return as president , but he did not . The strike , one of the world 's longest , ended May 30 , 2013 after nearly 10 years . No concessions were given by management .",
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"text": "United States Congress The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States consisting of two chambers : the Senate and the House of Representatives . The Congress meets in the Capitol in Washington , D.C. Both senators and representatives are chosen through direct election , though vacancies in the Senate may be filled by a gubernatorial appointment . Members are usually affiliated to the Republican Party or to the Democratic Party , and only rarely to a third party or as independents . Congress has 535 voting members : 435 Representatives and 100 Senators . The House of Representatives has six non-voting members in addition to its 435 voting members . These members can , however , sit on congressional committees and introduce legislation . These members represent Washington , D.C. , Puerto Rico , American Samoa , Guam , the Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands . The members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms representing the people of a single constituency , known as a `` district '' . Congressional districts are apportioned to states by population using the United States Census results , provided that each state has at least one congressional representative . Each state , regardless of population or size , has two senators . Currently , there are 100 senators representing the 50 states . Each senator is elected at-large in their state for a six-year term , with terms staggered , so every two years approximately one-third of the Senate is up for election .",
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"text": "List of presidential trips made by Donald Trump This is a list of presidential trips made by Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States . This list excludes trips made within Washington , D.C. , the U.S. federal capital in which the White House , the official residence and principal workplace of the President , is located . Also excluded are trips to Camp David , the country residence of the President , and to the private home of the Trump family in Trump Tower , New York City . International trips are included .",
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"text": "Old Parliament House, Canberra Old Parliament House , known formerly as the Provisional Parliament House , was the seat of the Parliament of Australia from 1927 to 1988 . The building began operation on 9 May 1927 after Parliament 's relocation from Melbourne to the new capital , Canberra . In 1988 , the Commonwealth Parliament transferred to the new Parliament House on Capital Hill . It also serves as a venue for temporary exhibitions , lectures and concerts . On 2 May 2008 it was made an Executive Agency of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet . On 9 May 2009 , the Executive Agency was renamed the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House , reporting to the Special Minister of State . Designed by John Smith Murdoch and a team of assistants from the Department of Works and Railways , the building was intended to be neither temporary nor permanent -- only to be a `` provisional '' building that would serve the needs of Parliament for a maximum of 50 years . The design extended from the building to include its gardens , décor and furnishings . The building is in the Simplified or `` Stripped '' Classical Style , commonly used for Australian government buildings constructed in Canberra during the 1920s and 1930s . It does not include such classical architectural elements as columns , entablatures or pediments , but does have the orderliness and symmetry associated with neoclassical architecture .",
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"text": "Lincoln Bedroom The Lincoln Bedroom is a bedroom which is part of a guest suite located in the southeast corner of the second floor of the White House in Washington , D.C. . The Lincoln Sitting Room makes up the other part of the suite . The room is named for President Abraham Lincoln , who used the room as an office . The first room in the White House to carry the name `` Lincoln Bedroom '' was in the northwest corner of the White House . It existed from 1929 until the 1961 , when First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy transformed it into the President 's Dining Room .",
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"text": "United States Senate The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress which , along with the United States House of Representatives , the lower chamber , composes the legislature of the United States of America . The composition and powers of the Senate are established by Article One of the United States Constitution . The Senate is composed of senators who represent each of the several states , with each state being equally represented by two senators , regardless of their population , serving staggered terms of six years ; with fifty states presently in the Union , there are 100 U.S. Senators . From 1789 until 1913 , Senators were appointed by legislatures of the states they represented ; following the ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment in 1913 , they are now popularly elected . The Senate chamber is located in the north wing of the Capitol , in Washington , D.C. As the upper house , the Senate has several powers of advice and consent which are unique to it ; these include the ratification of treaties , the confirmation of Cabinet secretaries , Supreme Court justices , federal judges , other federal executive officials , flag officers , regulatory officials , ambassadors , and other federal uniformed officers . In addition to these , in cases wherein no candidate receives a majority of electors for Vice President , the duty befalls upon the Senate to elect one of the top two recipients of electors for that office . It further has the responsibility of conducting trials of those impeached by the House . The Senate is widely considered both a more deliberative and more prestigious body than the House of Representatives due to its longer terms , smaller size , and statewide constituencies , which historically led to a more collegial and less partisan atmosphere . The presiding officer of the Senate is the Vice President of the United States , who is President of the Senate ; in their absence , the President Pro Tempore , who is customarily the senior member of the controlling party , presides over the Senate . In the early 20th century , the practice of majority and minority parties electing their floor leaders began , although they are not constitutional officers .",
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"text": "List of presidential trips made by Barack Obama during 2014 This is a list of presidential trips made by Barack Obama during 2014 , the sixth year of his presidency as the 44th President of the United States . This list excludes trips made within Washington , D.C. , the U.S. federal capital in which the White House , the official residence and principal workplace of the President , is located . Additionally excluded are trips to Camp David , the country residence of the President , and to the private home of the Obama family in Kenwood , Chicago .",
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"text": "Jack Black Thomas Jacob `` Jack '' Black ( born August 28 , 1969 ) is an American actor , comedian , writer , producer , musician and singer . His acting career has been extensive , starring primarily in comedy films . He is known for his roles in High Fidelity ( 2000 ) , Shallow Hal ( 2001 ) , School of Rock ( 2003 ) , King Kong ( 2005 ) , The Holiday ( 2006 ) , Nacho Libre ( 2006 ) , Kung Fu Panda ( 2008 ) , Tropic Thunder ( 2008 ) , Gulliver 's Travels ( 2010 ) , Kung Fu Panda 2 ( 2011 ) , Bernie ( 2011 ) , Goosebumps ( 2015 ) , and Kung Fu Panda 3 ( 2016 ) . He has been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards . Black is the lead vocalist of the comedic rock group Tenacious D which he formed in 1994 with friend Kyle Gass . They have released the albums Tenacious D , The Pick of Destiny and Rize of the Fenix .",
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"text": "Jack Purvis (actor) Jack Purvis ( 13 July 1937 -- 21 November 1997 ) was a British film actor . Purvis was a dwarf , and thus was mainly cast in roles requiring actors of short stature . Purvis appeared as a different alien creature in each of the three films of the original Star Wars trilogy ( including Teebo in Return of the Jedi ) , and also appeared in three of director Terry Gilliam 's early fantasy films : Time Bandits , Brazil , and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen . Several years before his death , Purvis became quadriplegic after breaking his neck in a car accident . He died in November 1997 at the age of 60 .",
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"text": "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1887 play) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a four-act play written by Thomas Russell Sullivan in collaboration with the actor Richard Mansfield . It is an adaptation of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde , an 1886 novella by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson . The story focuses on the respected London doctor Henry Jekyll and his involvement with Edward Hyde , a loathsome criminal . After Hyde murders the father of Jekyll 's fiancée , Jekyll 's friends discover that he and Jekyll are the same person ; Jekyll has developed a potion that allows him to transform himself into Hyde and back again . When he runs out of the potion , he is trapped as Hyde and commits suicide before he can be arrested . After reading the novella , Mansfield was intrigued by the opportunity to play a dual role . He secured the right to adapt the story for the stage in the United States and the United Kingdom , and asked Sullivan to write the adaptation . The play debuted in Boston in May 1887 , and a revised version opened on Broadway in September of that year . Critics acclaimed Mansfield 's performance as the dual character . The play was popular in New York and on tour , and Mansfield was invited to bring it to London . It opened there in August 1888 , just before the first Jack the Ripper murders . Some press reports compared the murderer to the Jekyll-Hyde character , and Mansfield was suggested as a possible suspect . Despite significant press coverage , the London production was a financial failure . Mansfield 's company continued to perform the play on tours of the U.S. until shortly before his death in 1907 . In writing the stage adaptation , Sullivan made several changes to the story ; these included creating a fiancée for Jekyll and a stronger moral contrast between Jekyll and Hyde . The changes have been adopted by many subsequent adaptations , including several film versions of the story which were derived from the play . The films included a 1912 adaptation directed by Lucius Henderson , a 1920 adaptation directed by John S. Robertson , and a 1931 adaptation directed by Rouben Mamoulian , which earned Fredric March an Academy Award for Best Actor . A 1941 adaptation , directed by Victor Fleming , was a remake of the 1931 film .",
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"text": "Arthur Mullard Arthur Ernest Mullard ( né Mullord ; 19 September 1910 -- 11 December 1995 ) was an English actor and singer . Following military service and a brief boxing career , Mullard found work as a cockney character actor in film and TV comedy , notably in the series Romany Jones . Soon after his death , it was revealed that he had been guilty of extreme domestic violence and sexual abuse .",
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"text": "Blackway Blackway ( also known as Go With Me ) is a 2015 American thriller film directed by Daniel Alfredson and written by Joseph Gangemi and Gregory Jacobs , based on the 2008 novel Go with Me by Castle Freeman , Jr. . The film stars Anthony Hopkins , Julia Stiles , Ray Liotta , and Alexander Ludwig . Filming began on November 12 , 2014 , in Enderby , British Columbia . Although screened as Go with Me at the Venice Film Festival in 2015 , it was not released for public viewing in the U.S. until 10 June 2016 .",
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"text": "Black (2015 Indian film) Black is an Indo-Bangla Bengali crime action film directed by Raja Chanda , and stars Soham Chakraborty and Bidya Sinha Mim in lead roles . The film was jointly produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Dag Creative Media and was released on 27 November 2015 . The film revolves around a man named , Biltu , who takes vengeance to those who framed his father ( a police officer ) with false charges and as a result the latter commits suicide to get rid of this humiliation .",
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"text": "Johnny English Johnny English is a 2003 British spy comedy film parodying the James Bond secret agent genre infused with comedy similar to Atkinson 's Mr. Bean character . The film stars Rowan Atkinson , Natalie Imbruglia , Ben Miller and John Malkovich . The screenplay was written by Bond writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade , with William Davies , and the film was directed by Peter Howitt . The film grossed a total of $ 160 million worldwide . The film was followed by a sequel , 2011 's Johnny English Reborn . The film was released in the United Kingdom on April 11 , 2003 , and topped the country 's box office for the next three weekends , before being overtaken by X2 . A second sequel is in pre-production and will release in October 2018 .",
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"text": "The Man to Beat Jack Johnson The Man to Beat Jack Johnson is a 1910 British short black-and-white silent comedy film , produced by the Tyler Film Company , featuring four-year-old Willy Sanders demonstrating his boxing and wrestling skills against an adult opponent . The film , `` has the feel of a filmed music hall act ( which it may have been ) '' thanks , according to Michael Brooke of BFI Screenonline , to a , `` simple idea ( and a slightly disturbing one ) , '' which is , `` primitive in its execution . '' A clip from this film is featured in Paul Merton 's interactive guide to early British silent comedy How They Laughed .",
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"text": "Jack Warner (actor) Jack Warner , OBE ( born Horace John Waters , 24 October 1895 -- 24 May 1981 ) was an English film and television actor . He is closely associated with the role of PC George Dixon , which he played in the 1950 film The Blue Lamp and later in the television series Dixon of Dock Green from 1955 until 1976 , but he was also for some years one of Great Britain 's most popular film stars .",
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"text": "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland retold in words of one syllable Alice 's Adventures in Wonderland retold in words of one syllable is a retelling by J. C. Gorham of Lewis Carroll 's novel , written in 1905 and published by A. L. Burt of New York . It is one of a series of `` One Syllable Books '' published by Burt , which were `` selected specially for young people 's reading , and told in simple language for youngest readers '' . The series included such works as Aesop 's Fables , Anderson 's Fairy Tales , Bible Heroes , Grimm 's Fairy Tales , The Life of Christ , Lives of the Presidents , Pilgrim 's Progress , Reynard the Fox , Robinson Crusoe , Sanford and Merton , and Swiss Family Robinson . Gorham re-told Gulliver 's Travels in 1896 , and Black Beauty in 1905 . The book features the original illustrations by John Tenniel .",
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"text": "The Black Pimpernel The Black Pimpernel ( Svarta nejlikan El Clavel negro ) is a Swedish drama film directed by Ulf Hultberg and starring Michael Nyqvist and Lisa Werlinder . The film also features Kate Del Castillo , Luis Gnecco and Claire Ross-Brown in a minor part . The film is about Harald Edelstam , Sweden 's ambassador to Chile , who after the military coup of Augusto Pinochet in 1973 , managed to save the lives of more than 1,300 people by taking them to his embassy and transporting them to Sweden . His name comes from the fictional hero The Scarlet Pimpernel who saved many lives during the French Revolution . The film was shot in Chile in the spring of 2006 and opened September 14 , 2007 .",
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"text": "The Black Pirates The Black Pirates is a 1954 Ansco Color adventure film made by Salvador Films Corp. about a band of pirates scouring a small Central American town for a buried treasure . It was directed by Allen H. Miner and produced from a screenplay by Fred Freiberger and Al C. Ward based on the story by Johnston McCulley . The film stars Anthony Dexter and Martha Roth with Robert Clarke , Toni Gerry and Lon Chaney Jr. . . The tagline of the movie was `` Wild Raiders of the Tropic Seas ! '' . It was filmed on location in Panchimalco , El Salvador . Filming started in mid-June 1954 and the movie was released in December and distributed in Latin America under the title El Pirata Negro . The Black Pirates was the first film that Cinema Research Corporation was hired to do the special effects for .",
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"text": "Black Beauty (1971 film) Black Beauty is a 1971 British drama film , based on the Anna Sewell novel of the same name . This movie is the fourth feature film adaptation of Anna Sewell 's story . The movie was directed by James Hill . Lionel Bart provided the rousing score . The film 's cast includes Walter Slezak , Mark Lester , Uschi Glas , Patrick Mower and John Nettleton .",
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"text": "Jack Train Jack Train ( 28 November 1902 -- 19 December 1966 ) was a British radio and film actor popular during the Second World War . Born in Plymouth , Devon , Train was on BBC radio in many productions , but his characters in the BBC series ITMA ( It 's That Man Again ) with Tommy Handley gave him fame . He appeared in several British films , none top-rated . In ITMA , the wartime comedy show , he created Colonel Chinstrap , a pickled former Indian Army officer who perpetually believed he was being offered a drink , replying : `` I do n't mind if I do '' . Chinstrap was based on a real person . Train was visiting the BBC 's chief announcer and news reader , John Snagge , when in came a bleary-eyed former army man , another friend of Snagge 's . The arrival said : `` John , I 've just done the most marvellous piece of business . I 've bought a water heater on 10 years ' hire purchase and what the gas company do n't know is that I am drinking myself to death . '' It was not difficult for Train to turn him into Colonel Chinstrap , actors being encouraged to create characters from experience . When the man heard the show he failed to recognise himself but commented : `` Wonderful character . I knew silly buggers like that in India . '' And then , nine years and five months after the first meeting , Snagge sent Train a telegram : THE COLONEL BEAT THE GAS COMPANY BY SEVEN MONTHS . He was the subject of This Is Your Life in 1957 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre . Train made two cameo appearances in The Goon Show as Colonel Chinstrap , one in The Shifting Sands of Waziristan , Series 7 , broadcast 24/1/1957 . He was also a regular panellist on the popular radio quiz show Twenty Questions . He died in London on 19 December 1966 .",
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"text": "Black Jack Tarr `` Black '' Jack Tarr is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics . Jack Tarr is Sir Denis Nayland Smith 's aide-de-camp , and is a powerful giant of a man with a gruff manner .",
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"text": "John Justin John Justin ( 24 November 1917 -- 29 November 2002 ) was a British stage and film actor . John Justinian de Ledesma was born in London , England , the son of a well-off Argentine rancher . Though he grew up on his father 's ranch , he was educated at Bryanston School in Bryanston , Dorset . He developed an interest in flying and became a qualified pilot at the age of 12 , though he was not allowed to fly solo at the time because of his age . He became interested in acting at a young age . By the age of 16 , he had joined the Plymouth Repertory . In 1937 , he briefly trained with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art , but did not like it and soon joined the repertory company of John Gielgud . In 1938 , he auditioned for and won the role for which he is perhaps best remembered , Ahmad in the 1940 version of The Thief of Bagdad , opposite Sabu . The Second World War broke out during the film 's production . After completing the picture , Justin joined the Royal Air Force , serving as a test pilot and flying instructor . He also worked on two films , The Gentle Sex ( 1943 ) with Leslie Howard , and Journey Together ( 1944 ) , an RAF feature film with a cast led by Richard Attenborough , Jack Watling and David Tomlinson ; with a special appearance by the American film star , Edward G. Robinson . Legendary silent film star Bessie Love also appeared in the cast . With the war 's end , Justin returned to acting . He made more films , such as David Lean 's The Sound Barrier ( 1952 ) , Island in the Sun ( 1957 ) and Lisztomania ( 1975 ) , but his strong preference was for the stage . He became a member of the Old Vic company in 1959 . He made his Broadway debut in 1960 in the play Little Moon of Alban . In 1979 , he played the ghoulish lover in the BBC 's dramatisation of Le Fanu 's Strange Incident in the Life of Schalcken the Painter , one of its Christmas ghost stories . In 1968 , he played Thorin Oakenshield in the BBC Radio adaptation of The Hobbit . Justin was married three times , first to dancer and choreographer Pola Nirenska . His second marriage , to actress Barbara Murray , lasted from 1952 to 1964 ; they had three daughters . From 1970 to his death in 2002 , he was married to Alison McMurdo .",
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"text": "Jennifer Black Jennifer Black is a Scottish actress notable for playing Stella Urquhart in the film Local Hero and DCS Gill Templer in the TV series Rebus . She has also appeared in The Bill , River City , Hi De Hi and Taggart .",
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"text": "Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson Unforgivable Blackness : The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson is a documentary by filmmaker Ken Burns based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Geoffrey C. Ward ( 2004 ) . In Burns ' signature style the 220-minute film serves as a biography of Jack Johnson , the first African-American Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World , as well as a documentary of racism and social inequality during the Jim Crow era against which Jack Johnson lived in defiant opposition . The documentary was first broadcast on PBS in two parts on January 17 and January 18 , 2005 . The film is narrated by Keith David and features a soundtrack by Wynton Marsalis and Samuel L. Jackson as the voice of Jack Johnson . Alan Rickman also contributed his voice to the documentary . Stanley Crouch appears offering commentary , including a quote from Johnson responding a question from a white woman about black people , `` We eat cold eels and think distant thoughts . '' In 2005 , the film earned Burns an Emmy Award for Directing for Non-Fiction Programming . David won an Emmy for Best Voice Over Performance . The film was produced by David Schaye , Paul Barnes and Ken Burns ( Executive Producer ) for Florentine Films .",
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"text": "Jack Sheppard Jack Sheppard ( 4 March 1702 -- 16 November 1724 ) was a notorious English thief and gaol-breaker of early 18th-century London . Born into a poor family , he was apprenticed as a carpenter but took to theft and burglary in 1723 , with little more than a year of his training to complete . He was arrested and imprisoned five times in 1724 but escaped four times from prison , making him a notorious public figure , and wildly popular with the poorer classes . Ultimately , he was caught , convicted , and hanged at Tyburn , ending his brief criminal career after less than two years . The inability of the notorious `` Thief-Taker General '' Jonathan Wild to control Sheppard , and injuries suffered by Wild at the hands of Sheppard 's colleague , Joseph `` Blueskin '' Blake , led to Wild 's downfall . Sheppard was as renowned for his attempts to escape from prison as he was for his crimes . An autobiographical `` Narrative '' , thought to have been ghostwritten by Daniel Defoe , was sold at his execution , quickly followed by popular plays . The character of Macheath in John Gay 's The Beggar 's Opera ( 1728 ) was based on Sheppard , keeping him in the limelight for over 100 years . He returned to the public consciousness around 1840 , when William Harrison Ainsworth wrote a novel entitled Jack Sheppard , with illustrations by George Cruikshank . The popularity of his tale , and the fear that others would be drawn to emulate his behaviour , led the authorities to refuse to license any plays in London with `` Jack Sheppard '' in the title for forty years .",
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"text": "Joan Blackham Joan Blackham ( born 1946 in Wolverhampton , Staffordshire , England ) is a prolific British actress with a long stage , film and television career .",
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"text": "Gulliver's Travels Among the Lilliputians and the Giants Le Voyage de Gulliver à Lilliput et chez les Géants , released in the United States as Gulliver 's Travels Among the Lilliputians and the Giants and in the United Kingdom as Gulliver 's Travels -- In the land of the Lilliputians and the Giants , is a 1902 French short silent film directed by Georges Méliès , based on Jonathan Swift 's 1726 novel Gulliver 's Travels .",
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An actress appears in No Reservations.
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"text": "No Reservations (film) No Reservations is a 2007 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Scott Hicks . Starring Catherine Zeta-Jones , Aaron Eckhart and Abigail Breslin , the screenplay by Carol Fuchs is an adaptation of an original script by Sandra Nettelbeck , which served as the basis for the 2001 German film Mostly Martha , and revolves around a hard-edged chef whose life is turned upside down when she decides to take in her young niece following a tragic accident that killed her sister . Patricia Clarkson , Bob Balaban and Jenny Wade co-star , with Brían F. O'Byrne , Lily Rabe , and Zoe Kravitz -- appearing in her first feature film -- playing supporting roles . The film received a mixed reception by critics , who found it `` predictable and too melancholy for the genre '' , resulting in a 41 % overall approval rating from Rotten Tomatoes . Upon its opening release on July 27 , 2007 in the United States and Canada , No Reservations became a moderate commercial success : The film grossed $ 12 million in its opening weekend , eventually grossing over $ 43 million at the domestic box-office and over $ 92 million worldwide . Breslin was nominated for a Young Artist Award for her performance .",
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"text": "Cynthia Sikes Cynthia Lee Sikes ( born January 2 , 1954 ) is an American actress known primarily for her television roles .",
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"text": "Jennifer Grant Jennifer Diane Grant ( born February 26 , 1966 ) is an American actress , the only child of actors Cary Grant and Dyan Cannon . She is best known for roles in the television series Beverly Hills , 90210 and Movie Stars .",
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"text": "Mary Badham Mary Badham ( born October 7 , 1952 ) is an American actress , known for her portrayal of Jean Louise `` Scout '' Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird ( 1962 ) , for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress . At the time , Badham ( aged 10 ) was the youngest actress ever nominated in this category .",
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"text": "Heather Goldenhersh Heather Goldenhersh ( born March 26 , 1973 ) is an American actress . She has appeared on Broadway , on television , and in feature films .",
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"text": "Ruby Wendell Ruby Wendell is an American actress and comedian . She has appeared on Last Comic Standing and has acted in independent films such as The Mother of Invention , I 'm Not Like That No More and Ashes .",
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"text": "Dana Eskelson Dana Erika Eskelson ( born February 6 , 1965 in Dallas , Texas ) is an American television , film , and theatre actress .",
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"text": "Julianne Michelle Julianne Michelle ( born Sept. 5 , 1987 ) is an American film and television actress . She has appeared in more than 23 productions , beginning in 1992 when she was 5 years old .",
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"text": "Judi Dench Dame Judith Olivia Dench ( born 9 December 1934 ) , known as Judi Dench , is an English actress and author . Dench made her professional debut in 1957 with the Old Vic Company . Over the following few years , she performed in several of Shakespeare 's plays in such roles as Ophelia in Hamlet , Juliet in Romeo and Juliet , and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth . Although most of her work during this period was in theatre , she also branched into film work and won a BAFTA Award as Most Promising Newcomer . She drew strong reviews for her leading role in the musical Cabaret in 1968 . Over the next two decades , Dench established herself as one of the most significant British theatre performers , working for the National Theatre Company and the Royal Shakespeare Company . She achieved success in television during this period , in the series A Fine Romance from 1981 until 1984 , and in 1992 with a starring role in the romantic comedy series As Time Goes By . Her film appearances were infrequent and included supporting roles in major films such as A Room with a View ( 1986 ) supporting Maggie Smith , before she rose to international fame as M in GoldenEye ( 1995 ) , a role she continued to play in James Bond films until Skyfall ( 2012 ) . A seven-time Oscar nominee , Dench won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love and has received nominations for her roles in Mrs Brown ( 1997 ) , Chocolat ( 2000 ) , Iris ( 2001 ) , Mrs Henderson Presents ( 2005 ) , Notes on a Scandal ( 2006 ) , and Philomena ( 2013 ) . She has also received many award nominations for her acting in theatre , film and television ; her competitive awards include six British Academy Film Awards , four BAFTA TV Awards , seven Olivier Awards , two Screen Actors Guild Awards , two Golden Globes , and a Tony Award . She has also received the BAFTA Fellowship ( 2001 ) and the Special Olivier Award ( 2004 ) . In June 2011 , she received a fellowship from the British Film Institute ( BFI ) . Dench is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts ( FRSA ) .",
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"text": "National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress The National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress is one of the annual awards given by the National Society of Film Critics . This awards was given for the first time in 1967 to Marjorie Rhodes for her role in The Family Way . Meryl Streep won this award three times ( record ) : in 1978 for The Deer Hunter , in 1979 for Kramer vs. Kramer , for Manhattan and for The Seduction of Joe Tynan and in 2006 for The Devil Wears Prada and for A Prairie Home Companion . Anjelica Huston ( 1985 and 1989 ) , Dianne Wiest ( 1986 and 1994 ) , Patricia Clarkson ( 2002 and 2003 ) and Amy Adams ( 2005 and 2012 ) each won the award two times . In 2009 , Mo'Nique became the first African-American to win in this category for her performance in Precious .",
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"text": "Margaret Judson Margaret Judson ( born 1987 ) is an American actress . A native of Arlington Heights , Illinois , she appeared on The Newsroom , an HBO drama .",
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"text": "Erica Rhodes Erica Rhodes ( born April 5 , 1986 ) is an American actress and comedian . She has been performing on A Prairie Home Companion since the age of 10 and appeared in several movies and TV shows , including Plague Town , 1,000 Ways to Die , and The Consultants . She has also guest starred on New Girl , @midnight with Chris Hardwick , and Modern Family .",
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"text": "Caitlin Dulany Caitlin Dulany is an American actress .",
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"text": "Louise Delamere Louise Alexandra Delamere ( born 17 June 1969 ) is an English actress , best known for her roles as Lia in the Channel 4 comedy drama No Angels and Colette Sheward in the BBC medical drama Holby City .",
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"text": "No Place to Land (film) No Place to Land is a 1958 American drama film directed by Albert C. Gannaway starring John Ireland , Mari Blanchard , Gail Russell , Jackie Coogan and Robert Middleton .",
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"text": "Samantha Buck Samantha Susan Buck ( born December 20 , 1976 ) | title = Samantha Buck | publisher = IMDB | accessdate = 2012-06-13 -RCB- -RCB- </ref> is an American actress .",
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"text": "Alice Eve Alice Sophia Eve ( born 6 February 1982 ) is an English actress .",
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"text": "Hannah New Hannah New is an English model and actress . She is known for her starring role on the television show Black Sails in which she plays Eleanor Guthrie , the owner of a saloon in Nassau and for her role as Rosalinda Fox in El tiempo entre costuras .",
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"text": "Jessica Chastain Jessica Michelle Chastain ( born March 24 , 1977 ) is an American actress and film producer . Born in Carmichael , California , and raised in Sacramento , Chastain developed an interest in acting from a young age . In 1998 , she made her professional stage debut as Shakespeare 's Juliet . After studying acting at the Juilliard School , she was signed to a talent holding deal with the television producer John Wells . She was a recurring guest star in several television shows , including Law & Order : Trial by Jury . She also took on roles in the stage productions of Anton Chekhov 's play The Cherry Orchard in 2004 and Oscar Wilde 's tragedy Salome in 2006 . Chastain made her film debut in the drama Jolene ( 2008 ) , and gained wide recognition in 2011 for starring roles in half a dozen films , including the dramas Take Shelter and The Tree of Life . Her performance as an aspiring socialite in The Help earned her an Academy Award nomination . In 2012 , she won a Golden Globe Award and received a second Oscar nomination for playing a CIA agent in the thriller Zero Dark Thirty . Chastain made her Broadway debut in a revival of The Heiress in the same year . Her highest-grossing releases came with the science fiction films Interstellar ( 2014 ) and The Martian ( 2015 ) , as she continued to draw praise for her performances in the dramas The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby ( 2013 ) , A Most Violent Year ( 2014 ) , and Miss Sloane ( 2016 ) . Chastain 's accolades include two Academy Award and British Academy Film Award nominations . She is known to prepare extensively for her roles . Chastain is the founder of the production company Freckle Films , which was created to promote diversity in film . She is vocal about social issues such as gender and racial equality , and mental health . Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012 .",
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"docid": "60ed474a93d2923fa3808a0020cf7dd5",
"text": "Doran Clark Doran Clark ( born August 8 , 1954 ) is an American actress .",
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},
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"docid": "a116b69c0dfd003c9a6e9824c124fdd8",
"text": "Felicity Montagu Felicity J. Montagu ( born 12 September 1960 ) is an English actress .",
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The Republic of Zambia is bordered to the east by Malawi.
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"text": "Zambia Zambia ( -LSB- ˈzæmbiə -RSB- ) , officially the Republic of Zambia , is a landlocked country in Southern Africa , neighbouring the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north , Tanzania to the north-east , Malawi to the east , Mozambique , Zimbabwe , Botswana and Namibia to the south , and Angola to the west . The capital city is Lusaka , in the south-central part of Zambia . The population is concentrated mainly around Lusaka in the south and the Copperbelt Province to the northwest , the core economic hubs of the country . Originally inhabited by Khoisan peoples , the region was affected by the Bantu expansion of the thirteenth century . After visits by European explorers in the eighteenth century , Zambia became the British protectorate of Northern Rhodesia towards the end of the nineteenth century . For most of the colonial period , Zambia was governed by an administration appointed from London with the advice of the British South Africa Company . On 24 October 1964 , Zambia became independent of the United Kingdom and prime minister Kenneth Kaunda became the inaugural president . Kaunda 's socialist United National Independence Party ( UNIP ) maintained power from 1964 until 1991 . Kaunda played a key role in regional diplomacy , cooperating closely with the United States in search of solutions to conflicts in Rhodesia ( Zimbabwe ) , Angola , and Namibia . From 1972 to 1991 Zambia was a one-party state with the UNIP as the sole legal political party under the motto `` One Zambia , One Nation '' . Kaunda was succeeded by Frederick Chiluba of the social-democratic Movement for Multi-Party Democracy in 1991 , beginning a period of social-economic growth and government decentralisation . Levy Mwanawasa , Chiluba 's chosen successor , presided over Zambia from January 2002 until his death in August 2008 , and is credited with campaigns to reduce corruption and increase the standard of living . After Mwanawasa 's death , Rupiah Banda presided as Acting President before being elected President in 2008 . Holding office for only three years , Banda stepped down after his defeat in the 2011 elections by Patriotic Front party leader Michael Sata . Sata died on 28 October 2014 , the second Zambian president to die in office . Guy Scott served briefly as interim president until new elections were held on 20 January 2015 , in which Edgar Lungu was elected as the sixth President . In 2010 , the World Bank named Zambia one of the world 's fastest economically reformed countries . The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa ( COMESA ) is headquartered in Lusaka .",
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"text": "Mozambique Mozambique ( -LSB- moʊzæmˈbiːk -RSB- or -LSB- mɔːzæmˈbiːk -RSB- ) , officially the Republic of Mozambique ( Moçambique or República de Moçambique , -LSB- rɛˈpublikɐ dɨ musɐ̃ˈbikɨ -RSB- ) is a country in Southeast Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east , Tanzania to the north , Malawi and Zambia to the northwest , Zimbabwe to the west , and Swaziland and South Africa to the southwest . It is separated from Madagascar by the Mozambique Channel to the east . The capital and largest city is Maputo ( known as `` Lourenço Marques '' before independence ) . Between the 1st and 5th centuries AD , Bantu-speaking peoples migrated from farther north and west . Swahili ( and later Arab ) commercial ports existed along the coasts until the arrival of Europeans . The area was explored by Vasco da Gama in 1498 and colonised by Portugal from 1505 . The country was an important place where Somali merchants enslaved the local population , starting what is now known as the Somali slave trade . After over four centuries of Portuguese rule , Mozambique gained independence in 1975 , becoming the People 's Republic of Mozambique shortly thereafter . After only two years of independence , the country descended into an intense and protracted civil war lasting from 1977 to 1992 . In 1994 , Mozambique held its first multiparty elections and has remained a relatively stable presidential republic . However , since 2013 , following more than 20 years of peace , a renewed insurgency by RENAMO has been occurring . Mozambique is one of the poorest and most underdeveloped countries in the world . Mozambique is endowed with rich and extensive natural resources . The country 's economy is based largely on agriculture , but industry is growing , mainly food and beverages , chemical manufacturing , and aluminium and petroleum production . The country 's tourism sector is also growing . South Africa is Mozambique 's main trading partner and source of foreign direct investment . Belgium , Brazil , Portugal , and Spain are also among the country 's most important economic partners . Since 2001 , Mozambique 's annual average GDP growth has been among the world 's highest . However , the country ranks among the lowest in GDP per capita , human development , measures of inequality , and average life expectancy . The only official language of Mozambique is Portuguese , which is spoken mostly as a second language by about half of the population . Common native languages include Makhuwa , Sena , and Swahili . The country 's population of around 24 million is composed overwhelmingly of Bantu people . The largest religion in Mozambique is Christianity , with significant minorities following Islam and African traditional religions . Mozambique is a member of the African Union , the Commonwealth of Nations , the Community of Portuguese Language Countries , the Latin Union , the Non-Aligned Movement , and the Southern African Development Community , and is an observer at La Francophonie .",
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"text": "Malawi (Commonwealth realm) Malawi was a predecessor to the modern-day Republic of Malawi . It existed between 1964 and 1966 . When British rule ended in 1964 , by the Malawi Independence Act 1964 , the Nyasaland Protectorate , formerly a constituent of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland , became an independent Commonwealth realm . The British monarch was head of state . Malawi shared the sovereign , Queen Elizabeth II , with the other Commonwealth realms . The monarch 's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Malawi , Sir Glyn Smallwood Jones ( 6 July 1964 -- 6 July 1966 ) . The royal succession was governed by the same rules as the succession to the British throne . Elizabeth II did not reside in or visit Malawi in the 1960s but she did visit in 1979 ( 22 -- 25 July ) as Head of the Commonwealth . Hastings Banda held office as prime minister ( and head of government ) of Malawi during this period . Following the abolition of the monarchy , the Republic of Malawi came into existence on 6 July 1966 and Banda became the first President of Malawi .",
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"text": "Outline of Zimbabwe The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Zimbabwe : Zimbabwe -- landlocked sovereign country located in Southern Africa , between the Zambezi River and Limpopo River .",
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"text": "Zimbabwe Zimbabwe ( -LSB- zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ -RSB- ) , officially the Republic of Zimbabwe , is a landlocked country located in southern Africa , between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers . It is bordered by South Africa to the south , Botswana to the west and southwest , Zambia to the northwest , and Mozambique to the east and northeast . Although it does not border Namibia , less than 200 metres of the Zambezi River separates it from that country . The capital and largest city is Harare . A country of roughly 13 million people , Zimbabwe has 16 official languages , with English , Shona , and Ndebele the most commonly used . Since the 11th century , present-day Zimbabwe has been the site of several organised states and kingdoms as well as a major route for migration and trade . The British South Africa Company of Cecil Rhodes first demarcated the present territory during the 1890s ; it became the self-governing British colony of Southern Rhodesia in 1923 . In 1965 , the conservative white minority government unilaterally declared independence as Rhodesia . The state endured international isolation and a 15-year guerrilla war with black nationalist forces ; this culminated in a peace agreement that established universal enfranchisement and de jure sovereignty in April 1980 . Zimbabwe then rejoined the Commonwealth of Nations -- which it withdrew from in 2003 . It is a member of the United Nations , the Southern African Development Community ( SADC ) , the African Union ( AU ) , and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa ( COMESA ) . Robert Mugabe became Prime Minister of Zimbabwe in 1980 , when his ZANU-PF party won the elections following the end of white minority rule ; he has been the president of Zimbabwe since 1987 . Under Mugabe 's authoritarian regime , the state security apparatus has dominated the country and been responsible for widespread human rights violations . Mugabe has maintained the revolutionary socialist rhetoric from the Cold War era , blaming Zimbabwe 's economic woes on conspiring Western capitalist countries , while still executing conservative policies . Burnished by his anti-imperialist credentials , contemporary African political leaders have been reluctant to criticise Mugabe , though Archbishop Desmond Tutu has called him `` a cartoon figure of an archetypal African dictator '' .",
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"text": "United States–Zambia relations The diplomatic relationship between the United States of America and Zambia can be characterized as warm and cooperative . Several U.S. administrations cooperated closely with Zambia 's first president , Kenneth Kaunda , in hopes of facilitating solutions to the conflicts in Rhodesia ( Zimbabwe ) , Angola , and Namibia . The United States works closely with the Zambian Government to defeat the HIV/AIDS pandemic that is ravaging Zambia , to promote economic growth and development , and to effect political reform needed to promote responsive and responsible government . The United States is also supporting the government 's efforts to root out corruption . Zambia is a beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act ( AGOA ) . The U.S. Government provides a variety of technical assistance and other support that is managed by the Department of State , U.S. Agency for International Development , Millennium Challenge Account ( MCA ) Threshold Program , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , Department of Treasury , Department of Defense , and Peace Corps . The majority of U.S. assistance is provided through the President 's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief ( PEPFAR ) , in support of the fight against HIV/AIDS . In addition to supporting development projects , the United States has provided considerable emergency food aid during periods of drought and flooding through the World Food Program ( WFP ) and is a major contributor to refugee programs in Zambia through the UN High Commission for Refugees and other agencies . According to the 2012 U.S. Global Leadership Report , 59 % of Zambians approve of U.S. leadership , with 30 % disapproving and 11 % uncertain .",
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"text": "Rhodesia's Unilateral Declaration of Independence The Unilateral Declaration of Independence ( UDI ) was a statement adopted by the Cabinet of Rhodesia on 11 November 1965 , announcing that Rhodesia , a British territory in southern Africa that had governed itself since 1923 , now regarded itself as an independent sovereign state . The culmination of a protracted dispute between the British and Rhodesian governments regarding the terms under which the latter could become fully independent , it was the first unilateral break from the United Kingdom by one of its colonies since the United States Declaration of Independence nearly two centuries before . Britain , the Commonwealth and the United Nations all deemed Rhodesia 's UDI illegal , and economic sanctions , the first in the UN 's history , were imposed on the breakaway colony . Amid near-complete international isolation , Rhodesia continued as an unrecognised state with the assistance of South Africa and Portugal . The Rhodesian government , which mostly comprised members of the country 's white minority of about 5 % , was indignant when , amid decolonisation and the Wind of Change , less developed African colonies to the north without comparable experience of self-rule quickly advanced to independence during the early 1960s while Rhodesia was refused sovereignty under the newly ascendant principle of `` no independence before majority rule '' ( `` NIBMAR '' ) . Most white Rhodesians felt that they were due independence following four decades ' self-government , and that Britain was betraying them by withholding it . This combined with the colonial government 's acute reluctance to hand over power to black nationalists -- the manifestation of racial tensions , Cold War anti-communism and the fear that a dystopian Congo-style situation might result -- to create the impression that if Britain did not grant independence , Rhodesia might be justified in taking it unilaterally . Stalemate developed between the British and Rhodesian Prime Ministers , Harold Wilson and Ian Smith respectively , between 1964 and 1965 . Dispute largely surrounded the British condition that the terms for independence had to be acceptable `` to the people of the country as a whole '' ; Smith contended that this was met , while Britain and black nationalist leaders in Rhodesia held that it was not . After Wilson proposed in late October 1965 that Britain might safeguard future black representation in the Rhodesian parliament by withdrawing some of the colonial government 's devolved powers , then presented terms for an investigatory Royal Commission that the Rhodesians found unacceptable , Smith and his Cabinet declared independence . Calling this treasonous , the British colonial Governor Sir Humphrey Gibbs formally dismissed Smith and his government , but they ignored him and appointed an `` Officer Administering the Government '' to take his place . While no country recognised UDI , the Rhodesian High Court deemed the post-UDI government legal and de jure in 1968 . The Smith administration initially professed continued loyalty to Queen Elizabeth II , but abandoned this in 1970 when it declared a republic in an unsuccessful attempt to win foreign recognition . The Rhodesian Bush War , a guerrilla conflict between the government and two rival communist-backed black nationalist groups , began in earnest two years later , and after several attempts to end the war Smith agreed the Internal Settlement with non-militant nationalists in 1978 . Under these terms the country was reconstituted under black rule as Zimbabwe Rhodesia in June 1979 , but this new order was rejected by the guerrillas and the international community . The Bush War continued until Zimbabwe Rhodesia revoked UDI as part of the Lancaster House Agreement in December 1979 . Following a brief period of direct British rule , the country was granted internationally recognised independence under the name Zimbabwe in 1980 .",
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"text": "List of African Great Lakes kingdoms The African Great Lakes kingdoms refers to the numerous historic kingdoms in the African Great Lakes region . These polities existed in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries , and had similar and yet sometimes distinct cultures , values and traditions . The Great Lakes kingdoms were found in Southeast Africa and some parts of Central Africa , in what is present-day northwest Tanzania , south Uganda , some parts of Rwanda , and Eastern Congo . Buganda Bunyoro Burundi Busoga Buvinza Buyungu Buzinza Gisaka Heru Igara Ihangiro Karagwe Kimwani Kiziba Kyamutwara Kyania Mpororo Mubari Muhambwe Nkore Rwanda Ruguru Rusubi Toro",
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"text": "Sumbawanga Sumbawanga is a city located in western Tanzania . It is the capital of Rukwa Region . The regional population is approximately 150,000 based on a 2002 census . Sumbawanga lies in the territory of the Wafipa Fipa tribe and so many people speak Kifipa , as well as Kiswahili , the most widely used language of Tanzania . The name of the town literally translates as `` throw away your witchcraft '' , thought to be a warning from local spiritual `` healers '' to any bringing in superstitions and practices relating to spiritual healers from other areas ; there are still some healers who practice both in town and in the surrounding smaller villages on the plateau . The town has the largest hospital in the region , Rukwa General Hospital , which is government funded , as well as the smaller Dr. Atiman Hospital administrated and run by the Catholic Diocese of Sumbawanga . The town acts as a supply and commercial center for the Rukwa Region and some governmental agencies are to be found there , notably the transport department for the region . Sumbawanga has both Libori and Moravian conference centres . A modest-size market is in the town centre where local produce may be found . This includes maize , rice , fruit , poultry and fish ( from Lake Tanganyika and Lake Rukwa ) . Many imported plastic goods and electronics are available as well as bicycles and spares . Although there are several fuel outlets , supply can be quite erratic because of the difficulties of transport from the coast . The local economy is largely dependent on agriculture and small locally owned businesses . There is very limited industry or production in the town . Significant improvement could be expected if the road to Mbeya was sealed to enable reliable all-weather access year round . This road , and its continuation north to Mpanda and Tabora or Kigoma , can become impassable at the height of the wet season ( Feb-Mar ) . The Tanzanian government does have contracts in place for upgrading large sections of these roads . The town can be reached by flights operated by Auric Air or by bus from Mbeya which lies to the south with train links to the town of Kapiri Mposhi in Zambia , to Dar es Salaam . Rail is also available through Tabora from Mpanda in the north . Mpanda also has an airport with a 2km sealed runway . Sumbawanga has many schools and colleges , including Chem Chem Secondary School , Sumbawanga Secondary School , St. Aggrey Chanji High School , Mazwi Secondary School , St. Aggrey Teaching College , Musoma Utalii College , and Chem Chem Teaching College .",
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"text": "List of companies of the Republic of the Congo The Republic of the Congo is a country located in Central Africa . It is bordered by Gabon , Cameroon , the Central African Republic , the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Angolan exclave of Cabinda . In the early 1980s , rapidly rising oil revenues enabled the government to finance large-scale development projects with GDP growth averaging 5 % annually , one of the highest rates in Africa . The government has mortgaged a substantial portion of its petroleum earnings , contributing to a shortage of revenues . The January 12 , 1994 devaluation of Franc Zone currencies by 50 % resulted in inflation of 46 % in 1994 , but inflation has subsided since .",
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"text": "Kazungula, Zimbabwe Kazungula is a small border post settlement in Matabeleland North , Zimbabwe close to Botswana , Namibia and Zambia . Just to the west is the Botswana border village of Kazungula , from where there is a ferry service for vehicles across the Zambezi River to the town in Zambia also called Kazungula . Kazungula is linked by a tarred road to Victoria Falls , 70 km east .",
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"text": "India–Zambia relations India -- Zambia relations are bilateral diplomatic relations between India and Zambia . India maintains a High Commission in Lusaka that is concurrently accredited to Malawi while Zambia has a High Commission in New Delhi .",
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"text": "List of companies of Tanzania Tanzania is a large country in Eastern Africa within the African Great Lakes region . Parts of the country are in Southern Africa . It is bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north ; Rwanda , Burundi , and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west ; Zambia , Malawi , and Mozambique to the south ; and by the Indian Ocean to the east . Kilimanjaro , Africa 's highest mountain , is in northeastern Tanzania . The country has the second largest economy in the East African Community and the twelfth largest in Africa . It is largely dependent on agriculture for employment , accounting for about half of the employed workforce . An estimated 34 percent of Tanzanians currently live in poverty . The economy has been transitioning from a command economy to a market economy since 1985 . Although total GDP has increased since these reforms began , GDP per capita dropped sharply at first , and only exceeded the pre-transition figure in around 2007 .",
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"text": "West Lunga National Park West Lunga National Park is a remote wildlife haven in dense forest in the North-Western Province of Zambia . It lies between the West Lunga River and Kabompo River about 10 km north of the gravel road from Solwezi to Kabompo , and covers about 1700 km ² . The national park is the only one in Zambia covered by forest , categorised in the small Cryptosepalum dry forests ecoregion , which exists only in a few patches in the south west of the province extending a little over the border into Angola . Cryptosepalum trees ( called `` mukwe '' locally ) are evergreen and grow densely with a closed canopy . The ecoregion forms the largest evergreen forest in Africa outside of the equatorial zone . Although the rainfall in the area is quite high ( above 1,000 mm per year ) the soils are sandy and well drained so apart from the rivers there is a lack of surface water . A few patches of Miombo woodland and grassland also exist in the park . The park lacks management , facilities , and roads . There is no accommodation and no towns nearby , visitors must be completely self-sufficient . ( The Zambia Tourism website does not even mention the park . ) It is reached by a dirt track from the main road to the park gate and base at Jivundu in its south-west . The lack of water and thickness of the forest has kept the human population low in the region , and despite some poaching and the absence of protection , the forest is believed to be still fairly rich in wildlife . Smaller forest mammals such as duiker and bushpigs live there , and recent reports also mention puku , hippopotami , Nile crocodiles , vervet monkeys , and yellow baboons . The game guards say there are buffalo , roan antelopes , sable antelopes , Lichtenstein 's hartebeests , impalas , elands , and elephants . As of September 2008 , African Parks Network ( also known as African Parks Foundation or African Parks Conservation ) from The Netherlands concluded an agreement for the management of West Lunga National Park .",
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"text": "Geography of Botswana Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa , north of South Africa . Botswana occupies an area of 581730 km2 , of which 566730 km2 are land . Botswana has land boundaries of combined length 4347.15 km , of which the constituent boundaries are shared with Namibia , for 1544 km ; South Africa 1969 km ; Zimbabwe , 834 km and Zambia , 0.15 km . Much of the population of Botswana is concentrated in the eastern part of the country . Sunshine totals are high all year round although winter is the sunniest period . The whole country is windy and dusty during the dry season .",
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"text": "Postage stamps and postal history of Uganda This is a survey of the postage stamps and postal history of Uganda . Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa . It is bordered on the east by Kenya , on the north by South Sudan , on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo , on the southwest by Rwanda , and on the south by Tanzania . The southern part of the country includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria , which is also bordered by Kenya and Tanzania .",
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"text": "Mwanda Peak Mwanda Peak is the highest topographical point in the border of Zambia . It is located near the border with Malawi in the thin northeastern arm of Eastern Province , and sits in the Nyika Plateau .",
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"text": "Foreign relations of Zimbabwe The foreign relations of Zimbabwe emphasize a close relationship with the People 's Republic of China and South Africa , nations with close economic ties to Zimbabwe .",
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"text": "Central Corridor (Africa) The Central Corridor is a transport and trading route located in East and Central Africa . Its end point is the Tanzanian port city of Dar es Salaam , where it connects to the rest of the world via shipping . From Dar es Salaam , the corridor runs inland , serving the Tanzanian interior including its capital Dodoma and second city of Mwanza , as well as landlocked Rwanda and Burundi , and the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo . The Central Corridor provides an alternative route to the ocean from Rwandan , Burundi and the DRC from the higher traffic Northern Corridor , which runs through Uganda and Kenya to the port of Mombasa .",
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"text": "White settlement in Zimbabwe before 1923 White people first came to the region in southern Africa today called Zimbabwe in the 16th century , when Portuguese colonials ventured inland from Mozambique and attacked the Kingdom of Mutapa , which then controlled an area roughly equivalent to eastern Zimbabwe and western Mozambique . Portuguese influence over Mutapa endured for about two centuries before fading away during the 1690s and early 1700s ( decade ) . During the 1880s and 1890s , the British South Africa Company initiated colonisation by whites , backed by a royal charter from Britain 's Queen Victoria : company rule over the country began in 1890 , when the Pioneer Column marched to Mashonaland , founded Fort Salisbury and settled in the area . The company domain was named `` Rhodesia '' after its founder , Cecil Rhodes , in 1895 ; the portion south of the Zambezi became officially called Southern Rhodesia in 1898 . Concurrently with the expiry of the company 's charter in 1923 , Southern Rhodesia was granted responsible government by Britain , and became a self-governing colony .",
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"text": "Sub-Saharan Africa Sub-Saharan Africa is , geographically , the area of the continent of Africa that lies south of the Sahara . According to the UN , it consists of all African countries that are fully or partially located south of the Sahara . It contrasts with North Africa , whose territories are part of the League of Arab states within the Arab world . Somalia , Djibouti , Comoros and Mauritania are geographically in Sub-Saharan Africa , but are likewise Arab states and part of the Arab world . The Sahel is the transitional zone between the Sahara and the tropical savanna ( the Sudan region ) and forest-savanna mosaic to the south . Since probably 3500 BCE , the Saharan and Sub-Saharan regions of Africa have been separated by the extremely harsh climate of the sparsely populated Sahara , forming an effective barrier interrupted by only the Nile in Sudan , though the Nile was blocked by the river 's cataracts . The Sahara pump theory explains how flora and fauna ( including Homo sapiens ) left Africa to penetrate the Middle East and beyond . African pluvial periods are associated with a `` wet Sahara '' phase during which larger lakes and more rivers existed . The use of the term has been criticized because it refers to the South only by cartography conventions and projects a connotation of inferiority ; a vestige of colonialism , which some say , divided Africa into European terms of homogeneity .",
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"text": "Chris Pratt Christopher Michael Pratt ( born June 21 , 1979 ) is an American actor . Pratt came to prominence with his television roles , including Bright Abbott in The WB drama series Everwood and Andy Dwyer in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation . His early film career began with supporting roles in such mainstream films as Wanted , Jennifer 's Body , Moneyball , The Five-Year Engagement , Zero Dark Thirty , Delivery Man and Her . Pratt achieved leading man status after starring in two commercially successful films in 2014 : computer-animated adventure comedy The Lego Movie and Marvel Studios superhero film Guardians of the Galaxy ( in which he portrayed Star-Lord ) . In 2015 , he starred in Jurassic World , the fourth installment in the Jurassic Park franchise and his most financially successful film to date , earning $ 1.6 billion at the box office . Later that year , Time named Pratt one of the 100 most influential people in the world on the annual Time 100 list . Pratt continued his leading man status with The Magnificent Seven and Passengers . He reprised his role as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2 , and will play the character again in Avengers : Infinity War and an untitled fourth Avengers film .",
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"text": "Woodfall Film Productions Woodfall Film Productions is a British film production company set up in the late 1950s . It was established by Tony Richardson , John Osborne and Harry Saltzman to make the film version of Look Back in Anger ( 1959 ) and produced several of the most significant British films of the 1960s . A later Woodfall film , Tom Jones ( 1963 ) , won four Academy Awards in 1964 .",
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"text": "Hugh Grant Hugh John Mungo Grant ( born 9 September 1960 ) is an English actor and film producer . Grant has received a Golden Globe , a BAFTA , and an Honorary César for his work . His films have earned more than US$ 2.4 billion from 25 theatrical releases worldwide . Grant first received attention after earning the Volpi Cup for his performance in James Ivory 's Maurice ( 1987 ) but achieved international success after appearing in the Richard Curtis-scripted Four Weddings and a Funeral ( 1994 ) . Grant used this breakthrough role as a frequent cinematic persona during the 1990s , delivering comic performances in films such as Mickey Blue Eyes ( 1999 ) and Notting Hill ( 1999 ) . One of the best known figures in 1990s British popular culture , Grant was in a high-profile relationship with Elizabeth Hurley , which was the focus of much attention in the British and international media . By the turn of the 21st century , Grant had established himself as a leading man , skilled with a satirical comic talent . Grant has expanded his oeuvre with critically acclaimed turns as a cad in Bridget Jones 's Diary ( 2001 ) , About a Boy ( 2002 ) , and American Dreamz ( 2006 ) . Grant later played against type with multiple cameo roles in the epic sci-fi drama film , Cloud Atlas ( 2012 ) . He 's also known for appearing in period pieces such as The Remains of the Day ( 1993 ) , Sense and Sensibility ( 1995 ) and Florence Foster Jenkins ( 2016 ) . Within the film industry , Grant is cited as an anti-star who approaches his roles like a character actor , and attempts to make his acting appear spontaneous . Hallmarks of his comic skills include a nonchalant touch of irony/sarcasm and studied physical mannerisms , as well as his precisely-timed dialogue delivery and facial expressions . The entertainment media 's coverage of Grant 's life off the big screen has often overshadowed his work as an actor . Grant has been outspoken about his antipathy towards the profession of acting , and in his disdain towards the culture of celebrity and hostility towards the media . In a career spanning 30 years , Grant has repeatedly claimed that acting was not his true calling , but rather a career that unintentionally developed by happenstance .",
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"text": "List of British films of 2013 The British film industry produced over five hundred feature films in 2013 . This article fully lists all non-pornographic films , including short films , that had a release date in that year and which were at least partly made by the United Kingdom . It does not include films first released in previous years that had release dates in 2013 . Also included is an overview of the major events in British film , including film festivals and awards ceremonies , as well as lists of those films that were particularly well received , both critically and financially . The year was particularly notable for a number of low budget and independent horror films , such as In Fear , Devil 's Pass , Dementamania and Stalled .",
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"text": "Sparkle (2012 film) Sparkle is a 2012 American musical film directed by Salim Akil and produced by Stage 6 Films , It was released on August 17 , 2012 , by TriStar Pictures . Inspired by The Supremes , Sparkle is a remake of the 1976 film of the same name , which centered on three singing teenage sisters from Harlem who form a girl group in the late 1960s . The remake takes place in Detroit , Michigan in the 1960s during the Motown era . The film stars Jordin Sparks , Derek Luke , Whitney Houston , Mike Epps , Cee Lo Green , Carmen Ejogo , Tika Sumpter , Tamela Mann and Omari Hardwick . Sparkle features songs from the original film written by soul musician Curtis Mayfield as well as new compositions by R&B artist R. Kelly . This film is the debut of R&B / pop singer and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks as an actress . Sparkle also marks Whitney Houston 's fifth and final feature film role before her death on February 11 , 2012 , three months after filming ended . The film is dedicated to her memory .",
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"text": "Chris Coppola Christopher `` Chris '' Coppola is an American actor , voice artist , and comedian . He is best known for such movies as Friday the 13th , Far Cry , Postal , Loveless in Los Angeles , The Polar Express , and Beowulf . He also voiced Dancer in Santa Buddies and appeared in the episode `` Tailgate '' on the sitcom How I Met Your Mother .",
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"text": "Groundhog Day (film) Groundhog Day is a 1993 American fantasy-comedy film directed by Harold Ramis , starring Bill Murray , Andie MacDowell , and Chris Elliott . It was written by Ramis and Danny Rubin , based on a story by Rubin . Murray plays Phil Connors , an arrogant Pittsburgh TV weatherman who , during an assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney , Pennsylvania , finds himself caught in a time loop , repeating the same day again and again . After indulging in hedonism and committing suicide numerous times , he begins to re-examine his life and priorities . On its release , Groundhog Day was a modest success and garnered generally positive reviews . It gained stronger appreciation among critics and film historians over time , and is now often listed among the best comedy films ever . It further entered into the public consciousness , where the term `` Groundhog Day '' can represent a situation that seems to repeat over and over in government and military arenas , as well as influencing other entertainment . In 2006 , the film was added to the United States National Film Registry as being deemed `` culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant '' . A stage musical version of the film premiered in 2016 .",
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"text": "Bits and Pieces (1996 film) Bits and Pieces , originally Il cielo è sempre più blu , is a 1996 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Antonello Grimaldi . The title of the film is a reference to a song by Rino Gaetano . The film depicts several short stories set in a single day in Rome .",
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"text": "1995 in film This is a list of films released in 1995 . The first feature-length computer-animated film Toy Story was the year 's biggest box-office hit , and Braveheart won the Academy Award for Best Picture .",
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"text": "K. C. Collins For the actor with a similar name , see Christopher Collins . K.C. Collins , also known as Chris Collins , is a Canadian film , voice and television actor .",
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"text": "Will Smith Willard Carroll Smith Jr. ( born September 15 , 1968 ) is an American actor , producer , rapper , and songwriter . In April 2007 , Newsweek called him `` the most powerful actor in Hollywood '' . Smith has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards , and has won four Grammy Awards . In the late 1980s , Smith achieved modest fame as a rapper under the name The Fresh Prince . In 1990 , his popularity increased dramatically when he starred in the popular NBC television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air , which ran for six seasons until 1996 . After the series ended , Smith transitioned from television to film , and has gone on to star in numerous blockbuster films . He is the only actor to have eight consecutive films gross over $ 100 million in the domestic box office , eleven consecutive films gross over $ 150 million internationally , and eight consecutive films in which he starred open at the number one spot in the domestic box office tally . Smith has been ranked as the most bankable star worldwide by Forbes . As of 2014 , 17 of the 21 films in which he has had leading roles have accumulated worldwide gross earnings of over $ 100 million each , five taking in over $ 500 million each in global box office receipts . As of 2016 , his films have grossed $ 7.5 billion at the global box office . For his performances as boxer Muhammad Ali in Ali ( 2001 ) and stockbroker Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness ( 2006 ) , Smith received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor .",
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"text": "Money Talks (1997 film) Money Talks is a 1997 American action comedy film directed by Brett Ratner , starring Chris Tucker and Charlie Sheen . This film is the first of four collaborations between Brett Ratner and Chris Tucker , with the other three being the Rush Hour series .",
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"text": "Song for Marion Song for Marion ( released in the United States as Unfinished Song ) is a 2012 British-German comedy-drama film written and directed by Paul Andrew Williams and starring Terence Stamp , Gemma Arterton , Christopher Eccleston and Vanessa Redgrave . The film was nominated for three awards -- Best Actor , Best Screenplay , and Best Supporting Actress -- at the 2012 British Independent Film Awards .",
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"text": "Rankin & Chris Rankin & Chris are a British duo of film , music video and television directors . Their credits include commercials for Dove , Rimmel , Nintendo , H&M and Guinness . In 2006 they directed the music video for Nelly Furtado 's single `` Say It Right '' , and in 2007 they made their film debut with The Lives of the Saints . They split up in 2010 and found new boyfriends .",
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"text": "Factual film Factual film may refer to : Historical film Biographical film , a film that dramatizes the life of a non-fictional or historically-based person or people Film based on a true story Documentary film , a nonfictional motion picture intended to document some aspect of reality , primarily for the purposes of instruction , education , or maintaining a historical record",
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"text": "Flaming Pie Films Flaming Pie Films is a film production company owned and run by film director Peter Howitt . Flaming Pie Films has offices in London ( Flaming Pie Films London ) and Vancouver ( Flaming Pie Films , Inc. ) .",
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"text": "Bolero (1984 film) Bolero is a 1984 American romantic drama film starring Bo Derek , and written and directed by her husband John Derek . The film centers on the protagonist 's sexual awakening and her journey around the world to pursue an ideal first lover who will take her virginity . Despite minor commercial success , the film was critically panned , earning nominations for nine Golden Raspberry Awards at the 5th Golden Raspberry Awards and `` winning '' six , including the Worst Picture .",
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"text": "Convict 99 (1919 film) Convict 99 is a British silent motion picture of 1919 produced and directed by G. B. Samuelson and starring Daisy Burrell , C. M. Hallard , Wee Georgie Wood , and Wyndham Guise . It was written by Robert Leighton and Marie Connor Leighton . A comedy , the film consists of six reels . It premiered at a Trade Show in April 1919 . Convict 99 was at the Gaiety Cinema , Singapore , in February 1920 , when it was advertised as - It was shown in Singapore again in November 1921 , this time at the Empire .",
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"text": "Conviction (2010 film) Conviction is a 2010 legal drama film directed by Tony Goldwyn , written by Pamela Gray , and starring Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell . The film premiered on September 11 , 2010 , at the Toronto International Film Festival and was released in the US on October 15 , 2010 .",
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"text": "Augustine (film) Augustine is 2012 French historical drama film about a love affair between French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot and his patient . The film debuted in France at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival in the Special Screenings section and later played at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival in the Discovery section . It was released in France in November 2012 and in the U.S. in May 2013 , given a limited release by Music Box Films .",
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"text": "Wuthering Heights (2011 film) Wuthering Heights is a 2011 British romantic gothic , period drama film directed by Andrea Arnold and starring Kaya Scodelario as Catherine and James Howson as Heathcliff . The screenplay , written by Andrea Arnold and Olivia Hetreed , is based on Emily Brontë 's 1847 Wuthering Heights .",
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"text": "Fifth Harmony Fifth Harmony is an American girl group formed on the second season of The X Factor US in July 2012 . The group consists of members Ally Brooke , Normani Kordei , Dinah Jane , Lauren Jauregui and previously , Camila Cabello , whose departure was announced on December 18 , 2016 . In January 2013 , they signed a joint deal with Syco Music , owned by Simon Cowell , and Epic Records , L.A. Reid 's record label , after finishing in third place on the show . In December 2016 , it was reported that all group members are also individually signed to Epic Records . Following their exit from The X Factor , they released their debut single `` Miss Movin ' On '' , which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) . Its music video won the group the MTV Video Music Award for Artist to Watch . Their debut extended play ( EP ) , Better Together ( 2013 ) , had a first week position of number six on the US Billboard 200 . The group released their debut studio album Reflection in 2015 , debuting at number five on the Billboard 200 and receiving a gold certification from the RIAA . The album included the singles `` Boss '' , `` Sledgehammer '' and `` Worth It '' . The latter achieved triple platinum certification in the United States and reached the top-ten in thirteen countries . `` Work from Home '' , the lead single from their second album 7/27 ( 2016 ) , became the group 's first top-ten single on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the first top-five by a girl group in a decade on that chart . Their accolades include four iHeartRadio Music Awards , three MTV Europe Music Awards , three MTV Video Music Awards , an American Music Award , a Billboard Women in Music award and seven Teen Choice Awards . As of December 2016 , in the United States Fifth Harmony has sold a total of 424,000 albums , seven million digital songs and earned 1.6 billion on-demand streams , according to Nielsen Soundscan .",
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"text": "Gangsta Conversation Gangsta Conversation is the fifth album by the American rap group South Central Cartel .",
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"text": "Seven Nations (band) Seven Nations is a Celtic rock band that formed in New York City in 1993 . The name comes from the seven Celtic nations , including Scotland , Ireland , Wales , Brittany , Cornwall , the Isle of Man , and Galicia . The band tours extensively and has played in many diverse venues , from small bars to concert halls .",
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"text": "Septet A septet is a formation containing exactly seven members . It is commonly associated with musical groups , but can be applied to any situation where seven similar or related objects are considered a single unit , such as a seven-line stanza of poetry . In jazz music a septet is any group of seven players , usually containing a drum set , string bass or electric bass , and groups of one or two of the following instruments , guitar , piano , trumpet , saxophone , clarinet , or trombone . One of the most famous classical septets is the Septet in E-flat major , Op. 20 , by Ludwig van Beethoven , composed around 1799 -- 1800 , for clarinet , bassoon , horn , violin , viola , cello , and double bass . The popularity of Beethoven 's septet made its combination of instruments a standard for subsequent composers , including Conradin Kreutzer ( Op. 62 , 1822 ) , Franz Berwald , and Adolphe Blanc ( Op. 40 , ca. 1864 ) , and , with small changes in the instrumentation , Franz Lachner ( 1824 ) , and Max Bruch ( 1849 ) . When Franz Schubert added a second violin in 1824 for his Octet , he created a standard octet that influenced many other subsequent composers . The Septet in E-flat major , Op. 65 , for trumpet , piano , string quartet , and double bass by Camille Saint-Saëns from 1881 is one of that composer 's works . The modern composer Bohuslav Martinů wrote three septets : a group of six dances called Les Rondes for oboe , clarinet , bassoon , trumpet , two violins , and piano ( 1930 ) ; a piece called Serenade No. 3 for oboe , clarinet , four violins , and cello ( 1932 ) ; and a Fantasie for theremin , oboe , piano , and string quartet ( 1944 ) . Darius Milhaud composed a String Septet in 1964 for string sextet and double bass . Paul Hindemith composed a wind septet in 1948 for flute , oboe , clarinet , bass clarinet , bassoon , horn , and trumpet . Hanns Eisler composed two septets , both scored for flute , clarinet , bassoon , and string quartet : Septet No. 1 Op. 92a ( `` Variations on American Children 's Songs '' ) ( 1941 ) , and Septet No. 2 ( `` Circus '' ) ( 1947 ) , after Chaplin 's 1928 movie The Circus . Two component works in the series of Chôros by the Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos are scored for seven instruments : No. 3 ( 1925 ) , subtitled `` Pica-páo '' ( Woodpecker ) , is for clarinet , bassoon , saxophone , 3 horns , and trombone ( or for male chorus , or for both together ) , and No. 7 ( 1924 ) , actually subtitled `` Septet '' , is for flute , oboe , clarinet , saxophone , bassoon , violin , and cello ( with tam-tam ad lib . ) . There are many 20th-century works for seven instruments for which it is uncertain whether the term `` septet '' should be used , since they may not obviously be chamber music or have titles indicating otherwise . Examples include Maurice Ravel 's Introduction and Allegro ( 1905 ) , Rudi Stephan 's Music for Seven String Instruments ( 1911 ) , Leoš Janáček 's Concertino ( 1925 ) , Arnold Schoenberg 's Suite , Op. 29 ( 1925 -- 26 ) , Isang Yun 's Music for Seven Instruments ( 1959 ) , Aribert Reimann 's Reflexionen ( 1966 ) , and Dieter Schnebel 's In motu proprio canon for seven instruments of the same kind ( 1975 ) .",
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"text": "Harmony (Dutch band) Harmony was a Dutch pop band of the 1970s . The group represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1978 in Paris . There the band performed the song ' t Is OK and ended in the 13th place with 37 points ( 20 entries ) . Harmony consisted of Rosina Louwaars , Donald Lieveld and Ab van Woudenberg .",
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"text": "New Order discography The discography of New Order , an English rock band , consists of ten studio albums , twelve compilation albums , three live albums , five extended plays ( EPs ) , thirty-eight singles , twelve video releases , thirty-three music videos and a number of soundtrack appearances . New Order were formed in 1980 by singer and guitarist Bernard Sumner , bassist Peter Hook and drummer Stephen Morris . The group began life as a continuation of their former incarnation Joy Division . Joy Division had disbanded after the death of the lead singer Ian Curtis . Gillian Gilbert , who was Morris ' girlfriend at the time , soon joined the group and played guitar and keyboards . Remarkably , New Order 's first eight singles released between 1981 and 1984 were not taken from any album . In most cases they were not even released as a 7-inch , but exclusively available in the radio-unfriendly 12-inch format , an unusual approach for a pop-act in the eighties . Despite the high anticipation that surrounded the group , their debut single `` Ceremony '' only peaked at number 34 on the UK Singles Chart . The group 's following two singles and their debut album met with similar moderate success . It would not be until the release of their fourth single , `` Blue Monday '' , that New Order would break into the top ten , with the song peaking at number 9 . `` Blue Monday '' became a defining single for the group and caused a sensation , becoming the biggest selling 12-inch single of all time . New Order , like many other post-punk groups of the period , increasingly utilised keyboards , drum machine and sequencers in their music . As a result they became associated with the synthpop and electronic dance movements of the 1980s . Beginning with Power , Corruption & Lies from 1983 , all of the group 's studio albums reached the top ten in the United Kingdom . The group experienced a lull in popularity in the years 1985 and 1986 but the surprise international popularity of the `` Bizarre Love Triangle '' single re-launched the group across the world . The group cemented their success in 1987 with the single , `` True Faith '' , and the compilation album Substance . New Order were at the peak of their popularity in the years 1987 to 1993 , with a run of popular singles , including `` Blue Monday 1988 '' , `` Fine Time '' , `` Regret '' , `` World ( The Price of Love ) '' and in 1990 they scored their only number 1 single in the UK with the official England national football team song , `` World in Motion '' . The two albums released during these years , Technique and Republic ; each charted at number 1 in the UK . It was during this successful period that the group 's internal dynamic began to falter . Sumner was not fond of touring , and wanted to take time off from the group and produce a solo album . He formed Electronic with Johnny Marr and the pair released their first single in 1989 . Hook formed his own band , Revenge , in 1989 , while Morris and Gilbert worked together as The Other Two , primarily scoring soundtracks . Of the three side projects , Sumner 's was by far the most successful . The recording and touring of 1993 's Republic , their first for London Records , was difficult and intra-band tensions were rife . The group went on hiatus until 1998 . In the meantime two compilation albums , The Best of New Order and The Rest of New Order , and several singles were released . The group reconvened in 1998 for the Reading Festival but did not release new material until 2000 . The group released the album Get Ready in 2001 . It was met with critical warmth , but it was apparent that the group 's popularity had lessened . The lead single from the album , `` Crystal '' , reached the top ten in the UK . The film 24 Hour Party People , a humorous chronicle of their label Factory Records , was released in 2002 . New Order contributed a new song , `` Here to Stay '' , and a re-recording of the Joy Division song `` New Dawn Fades '' with Moby , for the film 's soundtrack . The compilation International and four-disc boxset Retro were released in winter 2002 . New Order followed Get Ready with Waiting for the Sirens ' Call in 2005 . During this period Gilbert stepped down from live performances due to family commitments . Phil Cunningham stepped into her role and in 2005 became an official member of the group . The group had intended to release a ninth album soon after Waiting for the Sirens ' Call , the majority of which had already been recorded . The lack of enthusiasm inside the group and relative failure of Waiting for the Sirens ' Call stalled their career momentum . In 2007 , Hook decided to leave the group , and stated that he and Sumner had no further plans to work together . Sumner formed Bad Lieutenant with Cunningham , and Hook formed Freebass . Morris continued to work with Sumner and Cunningham . In 2008 , New Order released remastered and expanded editions of their first five albums with the intention of releasing the further three albums in a similar format in future . In December 2012 it was announced that Lost Sirens would be released in the United Kingdom on 14 January 2013 . Lost Sirens is an eight-track album of tracks left out of Waiting for the Sirens ' Call . On 22 June 2015 , the band announced they are to release a new album , Music Complete , on 25 September 2015 . The album will be the first without Peter Hook , and was produced mostly by the band themselves , except `` Singularity '' and `` Unlearn This Hatred '' , both produced by Tom Rowlands , while `` Superheated '' features additional production by Stuart Price . In the US , the band has sold a certified 2 million albums , and in the UK a certified 960,000 albums .",
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"text": "Miss Movin' On `` Miss Movin ' On '' is the debut single by American pop group Fifth Harmony from their debut EP Better Together , released on October 22 , 2013 . It is their first single after placing third on the second season of The X Factor and subsequently signing with Simon Cowell 's Syco label . It was released digitally on July 16 , 2013 through Syco and Epic . `` Miss Movin ' On '' peaked at number 76 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 27 on the US Mainstream Top 40 chart . It also charted in New Zealand , peaking at number 27 . The song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America . An accompanying music video for the song , directed by Hannah Lux Davis , was released on the band 's YouTube page , featuring the girls enjoying themselves at an amusement park after getting over the break-ups of their boyfriends . They first performed the song live on The Today Show and would make later appearances on Fox & Friends , The Arsenio Hall Show , Live ! with Kelly and Michael and the Radio Disney Music Awards .",
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"text": "VIXX VIXX ( 빅스 pronounced `` vicks '' ; acronym for Voice , Visual , Value in Excelsis ) is a six-member South Korean boy group , formed by Jellyfish Entertainment . All members participated in Mnet 's survival reality show MyDOL and were selected via an elimination system through viewer votes . The group name , VIXX , was also decided by viewer votes . VIXX consists of N , Leo , Ken , Ravi , Hongbin and Hyuk . They are predominantly known as a concept or performance group whose music , lyrics , choreography , and overall stage performances are crafted together to tell a story or concept .",
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"text": "Solo (American band) Solo is an American R&B musical group from New York , New York . The original members were Robert Anderson , Darnell Chavis , Eunique Mack and Daniel Stokes . The group recorded their eponymous debut album in Minneapolis and released it in 1995 . Released on Perspective Records , the album featured production primarily by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis . The album produced four singles ( `` Heaven '' , `` Where Do U Want Me to Put It '' , `` He 's Not Good Enough '' and `` Blowin ' My Mind '' ) and was eventually certified gold . Solo released their second album , 4 Bruthas & a Bass , in 1998 . The album produced only one single , `` Touch Me '' , which peaked at # 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 .",
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"text": "Earth, Wind & Fire Earth , Wind & Fire ( EWF ) is an American band that has spanned the musical genres of R&B , soul , funk , jazz , disco , pop , rock , Latin and African . They are one of the most successful bands of all time . Rolling Stone Magazine described them as `` innovative , precise yet sensual , calculated yet galvanizing '' and declared that the band `` changed the sound of black pop '' . The band was founded in Chicago by Maurice White in 1970 , having grown out of a previous band known as The Salty Peppers . Other members have included Philip Bailey , Verdine White , Ralph Johnson , Larry Dunn , Al McKay and Andrew Woolfolk . The band has received 20 Grammy nominations ; they won six as a group and two of its members , Maurice White and Bailey , won separate individual awards . Earth , Wind & Fire have 12 American Music Awards nominations and four awards . They have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame , received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame , and have sold over 100 million records , making them one of the world 's best-selling bands of all time . Five members of Earth , Wind & Fire were also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame : Maurice White , Philip Bailey , Verdine White , Larry Dunn and Al McKay . The music industry and fans have bestowed Lifetime Achievement honors from the American Society of Composers , Authors and Publishers ( Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award -- 2002 ) , NAACP ( Hall of Fame -- 1994 ) and the BET Awards ( Lifetime Achievement Award -- 2002 ) . Earth , Wind & Fire is known for the dynamic sound of their horn section , their energetic and elaborate stage shows , and the interplay between the contrasting vocals of Philip Bailey 's falsetto and Maurice White 's tenor . The kalimba ( African thumb piano ) is played on all of the band 's albums . In the 1970s and early 1980s , the band had many hits , including `` Shining Star '' , `` That 's the Way of the World '' , `` Devotion '' , `` Reasons '' , `` Sing a Song '' , `` Ca n't Hide Love '' , `` Getaway '' , `` Fantasy '' , `` Love 's Holiday '' , `` September '' , `` Boogie Wonderland '' , `` After the Love Has Gone '' , and `` Let 's Groove '' . Two Earth , Wind & Fire classic songs have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame : `` That 's the Way of the World '' ( 2004 ) and `` Shining Star '' ( 2007 ) . The band is also known as having been the first African-American act to sell out Madison Square Garden and to receive the MSG Gold Ticket Award . President Barack Obama invited Earth , Wind & Fire to perform at the White House for the first social event of the new administration .",
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"text": "Thug World Order Thug World Order is the fifth studio album by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony , released on October 29 , 2002 . This was the group 's final album under Ruthless Records and have now created their own label Bone Thugs Records . Bone Thugs Records started off promoting their first two artist set for solo albums , LaReece ( of ThugLine Records ) and Bruce Hathcock . Tomica and the group met in Miami to record the album , as well as get on better terms . The group recorded five tracks while they were there . The first single released from the album was `` Get Up & Get It '' , featuring 3LW . The second single released from the album was `` Home '' featuring Phil Collins , which charted in the UK . Due to Flesh-n-Bone being sent to prison on weapons charges he does not make an appearance on the album ( not counting the skit of him and DJ U-Neek ) . Not long after the album 's release Bizzy Bone was kicked out of the group leaving only Layzie Bone , Wish Bone & Krayzie Bone .",
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"text": "The Miami Horns The Miami Horns are an American horn section best known for touring and recording with Southside Johnny , Bruce Springsteen , Little Steven and The Max Weinberg 7 . They have also toured , performed or recorded with , among others , Diana Ross , Gary U.S. Bonds , Robert Cray , Bon Jovi , Cissy Houston , Joe Cocker , Dave Edmunds , Darlene Love , The Allman Brothers Band , Eric Clapton , Sheryl Crow and Ricky Martin . As individuals , the various members have also worked with the likes of Aerosmith , David Bowie , Duran Duran , Power Station , Graham Parker and They Might Be Giants . The Miami Horns were first put together in 1976 by Steve Van Zandt as part of Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes . The connection with the city of Miami is only tenuous . Van Zandt had acquired the nickname Miami , due to his dislike of winter , and consequently the horn section also became known by that name . On occasions they have also been billed as The Jukes ' Horns , La Bamba 's Mambomen , The U.S. Horns , The J.A.M. Horns , The Tunnel Of Love Horns , The Horns of Love and The Late Night Horns . The line-up is very much impromptu and seems to depend on who is available at the time . As a consequence it has varied in size from a duo to a big band . Not unlike The Drifters , many performers have come and gone , and even returned . However Richie `` La Bamba '' Rosenberg ( trombone ) , Mark Pender ( trumpet ) and Eddie Manion ( saxophone ) have been the most consistent members . Other notable players have included Stan Harrison , Chris Anderson , Joey Stann and Mario Cruz . In 1991 Rosenberg , Pender , Manion and Harrison recorded an eponymous album as La Bamba & The Hubcaps .",
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"text": "Now That's What I Call Music! 37 (U.S. series) Now That 's What I Call Music ! 37 was released on February 8 , 2011 . The album is the 37th edition of the ( U.S. ) Now ! series . Seven tracks selected for the album were number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 : `` Love The Way You Lie '' , `` Just the Way You Are '' , `` Firework '' , `` Raise Your Glass '' , `` We R Who We R '' , `` Only Girl ( In The World ) '' and `` Like a G6 '' . Now ! 37 debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart with first week sales of 151,000 , the biggest week for any US-released Now album since Now ! 31 started at number one with 169,000 in July 2009 .",
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"text": "The Lettermen The Lettermen is an American male pop vocal trio . The Lettermen 's trademark is close-harmony pop songs with light arrangements . The group started in 1959 . They have had two Top 10 singles ( both # 7 ) , 16 Top 10 singles on the Adult Contemporary chart ( including one # 1 ) , 32 consecutive Billboard Magazine chart albums , 11 gold records , and five Grammy nominations .",
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"text": "Jonas Brothers discography The Jonas Brothers have released four studio albums , three extended plays , three live albums , four soundtrack albums , seventeen singles , seven promotional singles , nineteen music videos and other album appearances . The band released four albums : It 's About Time ( 2006 ) , Jonas Brothers ( 2007 ) , A Little Bit Longer ( 2008 ) , and Lines , Vines and Trying Times ( 2009 ) . In 2008 , the group was nominated for the Best New Artist award at the 51st Grammy Awards and won the award for Breakthrough Artist at the American Music Awards . As of May 2009 , before the release of Lines , Vines and Trying Times , they have sold over eight million albums worldwide . After a hiatus during 2010 and 2011 to pursue solo-projects , the group reconciled in 2012 to record a new album , which was cancelled following their break-up on October 29 , 2013 . They have sold over 17 million albums worldwide .",
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"text": "Harmony James Harmony James is an Australian singer-songwriter . Although James is often classified as a country artist , her music draws on many genres , including folk , pop , rock and blues . In 2006 Harmony first came to the attention of the music industry when she became the only Australian songwriter to have won the country category of the International Songwriting Competition , with her song `` Tailwind '' . Her second single and chart hit , `` Somebody Stole My Horse '' , spent four weeks at number one and became Australian radio 's second most played country song in 2008 . The album produced by Herm Kovac spawned five top ten singles .",
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"text": "Horn section A horn section is a group of musicians playing horns . In an orchestra or concert band , it refers to the musicians who play the `` French '' horn , and in a British-style brass band it is the tenor horn players . In many popular-music genres the term is applied loosely to any group of woodwind or brass instruments , or a combination of woodwinds and brass .",
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"text": "Grammy Award for Best New Artist The Grammy Award for Best New Artist has been awarded since 1959 . Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were handed out , for records released in the previous year . The award was not presented in 1967 . The official guidelines are as follows : `` For a new artist who releases , during the Eligibility Year , the first recording which establishes the public identity of that artist . '' Note that this is not necessarily the first album released by an artist . It is sometimes asserted , with varying degrees of sincerity , that winning the award is a curse , as several award winners ( particularly from the late 1970s and early 1980s ) were never able to duplicate the success they experienced in their debut year . This viewpoint was expressed by former Starland Vocal Band member Taffy Danoff in a 2002 interview for VH1 's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders : `` We got two of the five Grammys -- one was Best New Artist . So that was basically the kiss of death and I feel sorry for everyone who 's gotten it since . '' The category is also notable for being the only one of its kind in which a Grammy Award was vacated . This occurred in 1990 after it was revealed winners Milli Vanilli did not contribute their own vocals on their debut album . The award was revoked , but was not handed out to another artist . Of the 54 awards presented in the category since its inception , the honor has been presented to 25 solo female artists , 18 duos or groups , and 11 solo male artists . Between 1997 and 2003 , all the winners were solo female artists . Also , from 1993 to 2005 , no winner was a solo male artist . In 2006 , John Legend broke this trend , which started with Marc Cohn in 1992 . Only four artists have won both Best New Artist and Album of the Year in the same year : Bob Newhart in 1961 , Christopher Cross in 1981 , Lauryn Hill in 1999 and Norah Jones in 2003 . Of all the winners , only three have been country artists . In 1997 , LeAnn Rimes became the first country artist to win the award . She was followed by Carrie Underwood in 2007 and Zac Brown Band in 2010 . Additionally , 2017 marked the first time that two country artists were nominated in this category in the same year . 1984 marked the first time that all of the nominees were from outside of the United States ( Winner Culture Club , Eurythmics , and Musical Youth were from England , Big Country was from Scotland , and Men Without Hats were from Canada ) .",
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"text": "Fifth Amendment Fifth Amendment may refer to : Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution , part of the Bill of Rights , which protects against the abuse of government authority in legal proceedings Fifth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland , a referendum related to the Roman Catholic Church and other religious denominations Australian referendum , 1967 ( Aboriginals ) , the fifth amendment to the Constitution of Australia , regarding the constitutional position of Indigenous Australians Fifth Amendment of the Constitution of South Africa , which made technical changes relating to the election of the National Assembly and the structure of the Financial and Fiscal Commission Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan Fifth Amendment , album by The Vibrators",
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"text": "Master Seven (Kingdom Come album) Master Seven is the seventh album by the band Kingdom Come .",
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"text": "Jazz chord Jazz chords refer to chords , chord voicings and chord symbols that jazz musicians commonly use in composition , improvisation , and harmony . In jazz chords and theory , most triads that appear in lead sheets or fake books can have sevenths added to them , using the performer 's discretion and ear . For example , if a tune is in the key of C , if there is a G chord , the chord-playing performer usually `` voices '' this chord as G7 . While in a strict classical music context , the notes of a G7 chord would be G -- B -- D -- F , jazz often omits the fifth of the chord -- and even the root if playing in a group , since the bassist will play it . Omitting the root and fifth gives the improvising chord-playing musician the option to play other notes . Also , if a seventh chord , such as G7 , appears in a lead sheet or fake book , many chord-playing performers add the ninth or thirteenth to the chord , even though the lead sheet does not specify these additional notes . Jazz players can add these additional , upper notes -- seventh , ninth , eleventh , and thirteenth -- because they are an important part of the jazz sound . Lead sheets and fake books often do not detail how to voice the chord because a lead sheet or fake book is only intended to provide basic guide to the harmony . An experienced `` comping '' performer playing electric guitar or piano adds the extra notes using their ear and taste . In voicing jazz chords , performers focus first on the seventh and the major or minor third of the chord , with the latter indicating the chord quality , along with added chord extensions ( e.g. , ninths , elevenths , or thirteenths , even if not indicated in the lead sheet or fake book ) to add tone `` colour '' to the chord . As such , a jazz guitarist or jazz piano player might `` voice '' a printed G chord with the notes B -- E -- F -- A , which would be the third , sixth ( thirteenth ) , seventh , and ninth of the chord . Jazz chord-playing musicians may also add altered chord tones ( e.g. , 9 , 9 , 11 , 13 ) and added tones . An example of an altered dominant chord in the key of C , built on a G would be to voice the chord as `` B -- C -- E -- F -- A '' ; this would be G7 ( 911 ) .",
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"text": "Tom Franco Thomas Andrew `` Tom '' Franco ( born April 14 , 1980 ) is an American actor , artist and the founder of the Firehouse Art Collective in Berkeley , California . Tom Franco is the brother of actors James Franco and Dave Franco .",
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"text": "Tom and Ray Magliozzi Thomas Louis `` Tom '' Magliozzi ( June 28 , 1937 -- November 3 , 2014 ) and his brother Raymond Francis `` Ray '' Magliozzi ( born March 30 , 1949 ) were the co-hosts of NPR 's weekly radio show , Car Talk , where they were known as `` Click and Clack , the Tappet Brothers '' . Their show was honored with a Peabody Award in 1992 .",
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"text": "Franco Cuomo Franco Cuomo ( 22 April 1938 in Naples -- 23 July 2007 in Rome ) was an Italian journalist and writer . Best known for his historical novels set in the Middle Ages , he was short-listed twice for the Strega Award ( the most prestigious literary prize in Italy ) , first with Gunther d'Amalfi , cavaliere templare ( Gunter D'Amalfi , Knight Templar ) in 1990 and then Il Codice Macbeth in 1997 . Cuomo gained a degree in law and then simultaneously worked in journalism and the theatre , moving on to fiction and historical studies . His most recent works included the novels I sotterranei del cielo , Il tatuaggio , and Anime perdute . Notturno veneziano con messa nera e fantasmi d'amore and the nonfiction I dieci examined the Italian scientists who signed the `` Racial Manifesto '' in 1938 leading to the introduction of racial laws . Among his other works of fiction are I semidei , a spy story set in contemporary Italy with clear references to many of the major figures involved in Tangentopoli inspired by his work as journalist , Il signore degli specchi on the life of Nostradamus , and Scroll on the legend that Shakespeare may not have been English . He is also the author a five-volume series on the origins of Europe , Il romanzo di Carlo Magno , and a biography of Rita da Cascia , Santa Rita degli impossibili . The latter , rejecting a sort of hagiographic stance , instead reconstructs the mystery in which the medieval mystic was involved surrounding the murder of her husband . His works of nonfiction include works on idleness ( L'ozio ) , seduction ( Elogio del libertino ) , Oscar Wilde Victorian decadence ( Chi ha guardato negli occhi la bellezza ) , the tragedy of Beatrice Cenci and historical themes concerning the formation and influence of the collective imagination , such as Le grandi profezie ( on prophecies from the dawn of human civilization to the modern age ) and on knighthood ( Gli ordini cavallereschi nel mito e nella storia ) . He was the author of a vast theatrical body of works , staged in Italy and abroad by such directors as Carmelo Bene , Maurizio Scaparro , Sergio Fantoni , and Françoise Petite . They include Faust o Margherita ( with Carmelo Bene ) , Romeo e Giulietta ( with Carmelo Bene and Roberto Lerici ) , Compagno Gramsci , Il caso Matteotti , Caterina delle misericordie ( Premio Riccione ) , Nerone ( Premio Idi ) , Giovanna d'Arco e Gilles de Rais ( Premio Vallecorsi ) , Addio amore ( Beatrice Cenci ) ( Premio Fondi ) , Una notte di Casanova ( Premio Flaiano ) and the recent Gladiator . Among his awards were the Fregene Prize for journalism ( 1984 ) , the Premio per la Cultura della Presidenza del Consiglio ( 1989 ) , the Ravello ( 1990 ) , the Vanvitelli ( 1995 ) , and the Blow In ( 1997 ) . He translated Utopia by Thomas More and numerous classics for stage productions including Cyrano de Bergerac and Albert Camus ' Caligula , directed by Maurizio Scaparro , as well as works by Shakespeare , Christopher Marlowe , Ben Jonson , Plautus and Alfred de Musset . He worked with public broadcaster RAI and directed or advised on a wide variety of radio and television programmes on cultural topics ( L'occhio sul teatro and Magico e nero for Videosapere ) as well as ones appealing to a more general audience ( Cararai , Cronache del cinema e del teatro , Obbiettivo Europa and Cineteatro ) . Over his life he was on the editorial staff of a number of newspapers and periodicals as special correspondent , critic and editor-in-chief of culture sections , as well as co-edito of magazines ( Fiera and Achab ) and author of monographs for specialized magazines ( Medioevo and Ulisse 2000 ) . He frequently appeared as a guest on television programmes on RAI , Mediaset and other broadcasters , taking part in programmes including Stargate , Voyageur , Unomattina , Maurizio Costanzo , Top Secret and SpecialestoriaTG1 . The last essay he published for the daily newspaper l'Unità readers in 2005 was `` I DIECI : chi erano gli scienziati italiani che firmarono il manifesto della razza '' ( `` The Ten : who were the Italian scientists that signed the race manifesto '' ) . Category :1938 births Category :2007 deaths Category : Italian male writers Category : Writers from Rome Category : People from Naples",
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"text": "Marcello Thedford Marcello Thedford is an American film and television actor . His most noteworthy roles have been as Kelvin `` Buffalo '' James on the ESPN dramatic series Playmakers , Semi in Employee of the Month , and in eight episodes of ER as Leon , Dr. Greg Pratt 's mentally challenged brother .",
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"text": "Franco Levi Franco Levi ( September 20 , 1914 in Turin -- January 10 , 2009 ) was an Italian engineer . Professor Franco Levi , Honorary President of CEB and FIP . He received his degree in Engineering from the Ecole Centrale in Paris and from the Polytechnic University of Turin in the years 1936 and 1937 . Already assistant to Professor Gustavo Colonnetti in Turin , in 1938 he had to go into exile to France and later on to Switzerland due to the anti-Semitic laws . Back in Italy in 1945 , he could resume at the Polytechnic University of Turin his outstanding research work , which was covering the most recent topics of structural mechanics and engineering , and published well known papers and books on the theory of states of coaction , on plastic theory , on the time-dependent behaviour of concrete structures , with particular regard to creep effects . He designed the Torino Palavela . However , his attention was attracted since the beginning by the need of a quick transfer of scientific achievements to the practical design and construction of structures , and his efforts in such a direction are certainly among the most important services rendered to the community of structural engineers in which he was successful and for which he will be remembered . The great opportunity for that action was the development of the new technique of pre-stressed concrete , in which he was scientifically involved since 1938 , during his first research period . After the war , since 1945 to 1961 , as Director of the CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche ( Italian National Research Council ) in Turin , Franco Levi had an essential role in the international discussion on the theoretical and practical aspects of this innovative technique and on the establishment of design rules to be internationally agreed . The innovation of prestressed concrete , together with the new approaches of plastic design and of probabilistic safety criteria induced the most advanced specialists of structural design and analysis to install in 1953 a new committee ( Comité Européen du Béton -- CEB ) having the objective of a coordination and synthesis of research and of the creation and international harmonization of the principles and rules for the conception , calculation , construction , and maintenance of concrete structures according to the new approaches . Franco Levi was appointed President of CEB from 1957 and maintained this position until 1968 , leading this organization , with his dynamic action , to the publication of the first and the second set of CEB Recommendations . Between 1966 and 1970 he was also President of the '' Fédération Internationale de la Précontrainte -- FIP '' , which had the role of promoting the innovative technique in the practical field . In 1979 the European Community considered the work of CEB ripe to become the basis for the first Eurocode ; Franco Levi was appointed Chairman of the Drafting Committee for Eurocode 2 ( Concrete Structures ) . Eurocode 2 was printed by CEC in the famous Luxemburg edition 1988 , together with EC1 , EC3 , EC6 , EC8 . Franco Levi had an essential role in the coordination of the drafting of such 5 Eurocodes based on the same criteria of the `` Limit States '' and on what was called the `` Semiprobabilistic approach '' . This format still remains the format of the subsequent set of Eurocodes issued by CEN TC 250 ( Structural Eurocodes ) . The original ideas , the developments in the field of the new safety approaches , the perseverance , the constant attention to the new achievements of science ( collected in the updated CEB Model Codes ) , and 40 years of enthusiastic work on them made of Franco Levi the real father of the Eurocodes . In the same time he was Professor of Structural Analysis at the University of Venice and at the Polytechnic University of Turin and Director of the Department of Structural Engineering and Soil Mechanics until 1989 , when he became Emeritus . In 1986 he became Full Member of the Academy of Sciences of Turin . He received honours from the Universities of Liège , Waterloo , Venice , the American Concrete Institute , AICAP , and the Trasenster , Freyssinet , Mörsch , Caquot , Torroja Medals , as well as the Golden Medal of the Italian Government . For his high moral and scientific stature Franco Levi will be remembered as one of the greatest minds in structural engineering at the international level .",
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"text": "Gianluigi Di Franco Gianluigi Di Franco ( 5 January 1953 , in Capri -- 19 March 2005 , in Naples ) was an Italian singer . He was musicotherapist in a psychiatric hospital , and then singer on `` Kalimba de luna '' and `` As Tu As '' for Tony Esposito ) and on `` Radio Africa '' for Tullio De Piscopo . He was then lead singer with the band Cervello , before making solo recordings .",
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"text": "Franco Interlenghi Franco Interlenghi ( 29 October 1931 -- 10 September 2015 ) was an Italian actor . He made his acting debut at 15 in Vittorio De Sica 's 1946 Neorealist film Sciuscià . He has worked with great directors such as Alessandro Blasetti in Fabiola , Roberto Rossellini in Viva l'Italia ! and Il generale della Rovere , Federico Fellini in I vitelloni , Michelangelo Antonioni in I vinti , Mauro Bolognini in La notte brava and Luchino Visconti in his stage adaptation of Death of a Salesman . He also appeared in international films , such as Joseph L. Mankiewicz 's The Barefoot Contessa , Julien Duvivier 's Le petit monde de don Camillo , Charles Vidor 's A Farewell to Arms and the Italian-American co-production Ulysses , directed by Mario Camerini . With his wife , Antonella Lualdi , he had two children , one of whom is actress Antonellina Interlenghi . Franco Interlenghi died on 10 September 2015 , aged 83 .",
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"text": "Boscolo Exedra Roma The Boscolo Exedra Roma is a 5-star luxury hotel in Piazza della Repubblica , Rome . The hotel is part of the Italian Boscolo Hotels chain and has since 2013 been a member of the Autograph Collection by Marriott . On June 19 , 2013 actor James Gandolfini died of a heart attack in the hotel .",
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"text": "The Wachowskis Lana Wachowski ( formerly Laurence `` Larry '' Wachowski , born June 21 , 1965 ) and Lilly Wachowski ( formerly Andrew Paul `` Andy '' Wachowski , born December 29 , 1967 ) are American film directors , screenwriters , and producers . They are siblings , and are both trans women . Collectively known as The Wachowskis and formerly as The Wachowski Brothers , the pair made their directing debut in 1996 with Bound , and reached fame with their second film The Matrix ( 1999 ) , a major box office success for which they won the Saturn Award for Best Director . They wrote and directed its two sequels : The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions ( both in 2003 ) , and were deeply involved in the writing and production of other works in the franchise . Following the commercial success of The Matrix series , they wrote and produced the 2006 film V for Vendetta ( an adaptation of the comic of the same name by Alan Moore ) , and in 2008 released the film Speed Racer , which was a live-action adaptation of the Japanese anime series of the same name . Their next film , Cloud Atlas , based on the novel of the same name by David Mitchell and co-written and co-directed by Tom Tykwer , was released in 2012 . Their film Jupiter Ascending and the Netflix series Sense8 both debuted in 2015 . The siblings have worked as a writing and directing unit throughout their professional film careers from Bound through the first season of Sense8 . Following her gender transition , Lilly Wachowski took a break from active writing and directing ; Lana worked on the second season of Sense8 without her .",
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"text": "Roger Lee Hayden Roger Lee Hayden ( born May 30 , 1983 ) is an American professional motorcycle racer , the younger brother of both 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden and AMA Superbike Championship rider Tommy Hayden .",
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"text": "Franco Migliacci Francesco `` Franco '' Migliacci ( born in Mantua , 1 May 1930 ) is a lyricist , producer , and actor .",
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"text": "Tom Green Michael Thomas `` Tom '' Green ( born July 30 , 1971 ) is a Canadian actor , rapper , writer , comedian , producer , director , talk show host , and media personality . Best known for his unique brand of comedy , he found mainstream prominence via his MTV television show The Tom Green Show . Green is also known for his roles in the Hollywood films Road Trip ( 2000 ) , Charlie 's Angels ( 2000 ) , Freddy Got Fingered ( 2001 ) , Stealing Harvard ( 2002 ) and Shred ( 2008 ) . He was briefly married to actress Drew Barrymore . In June 2003 , Green served as a guest host on Late Show with David Letterman , which led to him hosting his own late-night talk show on MTV titled The New Tom Green Show . From 2006 until 2011 he hosted his internet talk show Tom Green 's House Tonight from his living room , and began performing stand-up comedy in 2010 . From October 2013 to November 2014 Green hosted the live weekly talk-show Tom Green Live on AXS TV .",
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"text": "List of accolades received by 127 Hours 127 Hours is a 2010 British independent biographical adventure film directed by Danny Boyle . It stars James Franco in the principal role as real-life mountain climber Aron Ralston , whose hand was trapped under a boulder in a Utah ravine for more than five days in April 2003 . Adapted from Ralston 's autobiography Between a Rock and a Hard Place , 127 Hourss screenplay was written by Boyle and Simon Beaufoy . Distributors Fox Searchlight and Pathé gave the feature limited releases in the United States and United Kingdom on 5 November 2010 and 7 January 2011 , respectively . It grossed # 35.8 million at the box office by the end of its worldwide theatrical run . Rotten Tomatoes , a review aggregator surveyed 215 reviews and judged 93 % to be positive . Additionally , 127 Hours appeared on more than two dozen movie reviewers ' Top Ten lists for the best movies of 2010 . The film has received honors for its direction , music , cinematography and writing , as well as for the lead performance by Franco . At the 68th Golden Globe Awards ceremony , 127 Hours earned three nominations : for Best Actor -- Motion Picture Drama , Best Original Score and Best Screenplay . The picture was nominated in nine Satellite Award categories , including direction , score , sound , original song and visual effects . It also received nine nominations from the Broadcast Film Critics Association . The 64th British Academy Film Awards nominated it for eight of their awards , including Best Director , Best Editing , Best Music and Best Sound . Additionally , 127 Hours was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Film , but lost to The King 's Speech . It performed similarly at the 83rd Academy Awards , where it was nominated in six categories : Best Actor , Best Adapted Screenplay , Best Film Editing , Best Original Score , Best Original Song ( for `` If I Rise '' ) and Best Picture , but lost respectively in all categories to The King 's Speech , The Social Network , and Toy Story 3 . Franco was named Best Actor by the New York Film Critics Online and 2010 Independent Spirit Awards . He also received recognition from the Screen Actors Guild , at their 17th annual ceremony . Franco 's arm amputation scene towards the end of 127 Hours was nominated at the viewer-voted 2011 MTV Movie Awards . Boyle 's and Beaufoy 's efforts on the movie 's script earned them nominations from the Writers Guild of America and Evening Standard British Film Awards . Along with producer Christian Colson , Boyle garnered another nomination , this time from the Producers Guild of America . The Detroit Film Critics Society honored Boyle as Best Director . Suttirat Larlarb 's input on the movie 's production design earned her one nomination from the Art Directors Guild . The film 's cinematography garnered nominations at the 2010 Houston Film Critics Awards and the 2010 San Diego Film Critics Society Awards . The American Film Institute listed 127 Hours as one of the ten best movies of 2010 .",
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"text": "The Fudge Family in England The Fudge Family in England is an 1835 epistolary verse novel by the Irish-born writer Thomas Moore . It was a sequel to his 1818 work The Fudge Family in Paris , which had depicted the visit of the fictional British Fudge Family to Paris where the daughter Biddy had fallen in love with a young man who she had taken to be the King of Prussia but was in fact a draper . The original work was extremely popular , and Moore had received requests to write a follow-up . He began working on The Fudge Family In Italy , but abandoned it and it was n't until seventeen years after the original that the sequel was released . The sequel is set some years later , in a spa town likely to be Bath where the grown-up Biddy has travelled . Biddy has since become an evangelical Protestant , and because of the large inheritance she is expected to receive she is a target for fortune-hunting Irish suitors . One of these is a `` Mick on the make '' , Patrick Magan who secretly prefers Biddy 's niece Fanny . Magan 's attempts to woo Biddy are undermined by a rival , Mortimer O'Mulligan . O'Mulligan , who had converted from Catholicism to Protestantism in the hope of enriching himself . He marries Biddy while Magan elopes with Fanny . The story concludes with Biddy 's rich uncle leaving his money to Fanny rather than Biddy which leaves O'Mulligan without a penny . The work was less successful than Moore 's earlier work and was not widely reviewed , probably due to a decline in Moore 's popularity , although its critical reception was good . The Times wrote that Moore 's observations were `` as keen , and his satire as pungent , as ever '' . The work was the beginning of the end of Moore 's writing career , and most of the rest of his work was on his unsuccessful four-volume History of Ireland . It is likely that the character of Mortimer O'Mulligan was based on the real-life Mortimer O'Sullivan who had been a fierce critic of Moore .",
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"text": "Franco Freda Franco `` Giorgio '' Freda ( Padua , Italy , 11 February 1941 ) was one of the leading neo-Nazi and neo-Fascist intellectuals of the post-war Italian far right . He founded a publishing house for neo-Nazi thought , and described himself as an admirer of Hitler . He was convicted but later acquitted for lack of evidence for involvement in the Piazza Fontana bombing . He founded the Fronte Nazionale , which was disbanded by the Italian government in 2000 when Freda and forty-eight other members were found guilty of attempting to re-establish the National Fascist Party .",
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"text": "Genovese crime family New Jersey faction The Genovese crime family 's New Jersey faction is a group of mobsters within the Genovese crime family that control the family 's interests in organized crime activities in the state of New Jersey . The New Jersey faction of the Genovese crime family has maintained a strong presence in the Northern New Jersey area since the prohibition era . The faction is divided into multiple crews and has increased in power over the years with members controlling illegal activities in labor racketeering , loansharking , extortion , and illegal gambling . Members within the faction have held top leadership position in the Genovese crime family dating back to the 1930s with underboss Guarino `` Willie '' Moretti . From the 1990s until his death in 2010 , Tino `` the Greek '' Fiumara had been in control of the New Jersey faction .",
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"text": "Vito Giacalone Vito William `` Billy Jack '' Giacalone ( April 16 , 1923 -- February 19 , 2012 ) was an American organized crime figure in Detroit , serving as a capo in the Detroit Partnership . He was the younger brother of Anthony `` Tony Jack '' Giacalone , also a capo in the Detroit Partnership . Vito Giacalone was described in a 1992 court document as `` the most important figure in the Detroit ` Family ' after its ` boss ' Jack Tocco '' . Furthermore , a 1992 IRS document cited Giacalone as `` one of the prime suspects in the 1975 disappearance of former Teamsters leader James R. Hoffa '' .",
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"text": "Franco Scoglio Francesco `` Franco '' Scoglio ( -LSB- ˈfraŋko ˈskɔʎʎo -RSB- ; 2 May 1941 -- 3 October 2005 ) was an Italian football manager who coached at both national and international level .",
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"text": "Tony Blundetto Anthony `` Tony '' Blundetto , played by Steve Buscemi , is a fictional character on the HBO TV series The Sopranos . He is Tony Soprano 's cousin who is released from prison at the beginning of the show 's fifth season . Upon release , Tony Blundetto begins to pursue a straight , non-criminal life . However , he is eventually overpowered by the challenges of civilian life and turns back to crime , dragging the DiMeo Crime Family into the Lupertazzi Crime Family 's power struggle . For his work in season 5 , Buscemi received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series .",
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"text": "Carlo Mazzone-Clementi Carlo Mazzone-Clementi ( 12 December 1920 -- 5 November 2000 ) was a performer and founder of two schools of commedia , mime and physical theater as well as a contemporary and colleague of leaders of modern European theater . From his arrival in the USA in 1957 , he was largely responsible for the spreading of commedia dell ` arte in North America . He first gained attention in Italy in 1947 alongside Marcel Marceau in the mime 's first tour outside of Paris . From 1948 to 1951 , he assisted Jacques Lecoq , while Lecoq taught and directed the Players of Padua University . In 1954 , Mazzone-Clementi was at Piccolo Teatro di Milano with Dario Fo and Franca Rame . While he was performing with Piccolo Teatro as well as teaching in Rome , the American theatre scholar and director Eric Bentley came to Italy to direct the Padua Players company in the first Italian production of Bertolt Brecht . Then , with Bentley 's patronage , Mazzone-Clementi toured the United States in 1958 , conducting workshops in mime and commedia , and introducing the leather masks of Amleto Sartori to this country . That led to a teaching assignment at the Carnegie Institute of Technology , followed by Brandeis University , the University of California at Berkeley , the American Conservatory Theater and others . He was known as Carlo Mazzone until 1965 when he worked with the new acting ensemble at the Theatre of Lincoln Center . From then on he was known as Carlo Mazzone-Clementi . Clementi was the name of his mother and his grandfather , Girolamo Clementi , who was versed in the work of Paduan playwright and forerunner of commedia dell ` arte , Angelo Beolco , known as `` Ruzzante . '' In 1972 , Mazzone-Clementi and his wife Jane Hill , a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon , went to Humboldt County , California to conduct summer workshops at their rural property . From this experience came the decision to re-locate permanently in Humboldt and to establish a full-time actor training program . In 1974 , the couple purchased the Oddfellows Hall in Blue Lake , California and co-founded the Dell ' Arte School of Mime and Comedy , now known as the Dell ` Arte International School of Physical Theatre . Hill also joined the faculty at College of the Redwoods , where the pair created the Grand Comedy Festival at Qual-a-wa-loo , a summer repertory festival that produced plays of Shakespeare in rotation with musical adaptations of those plays ; Mazzone-Clementi served as the festival 's artistic director for six years . In 1974 their article , `` Commedia and the Actor '' was published in The Drama Review TDR ( journal ) . Mazzone-Clementi moved to Copenhagen , Denmark in 1984 and founded a second sister theater school there , named the Commedia School . In 1994 returned to California and continued teaching until shortly before his death on 5 November 2000 in San Francisco .",
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"text": "Robin Padilla Robinhood Ferdinand `` Robin '' Cariño Padilla ( born November 23 , 1969 ) is a Filipino film director , screenwriter , producer , and actor . Padilla is both a matinee idol and cultural icon ; he is sometimes referred to as `` James Dean '' and dubbed as the `` Bad Boy '' of Philippine cinema for portraying ` protagonist gangster roles ' in his films Anak ni Baby Ama , Grease Gun Gang , Bad Boy 1 , and Bad Boy 2 . Padilla is active in television programs , having played important roles in Asian Treasures , Joaquin Bordado , Totoy Bato , Guns and Roses , and Toda Max . Both the acting and showbiz industry are not new to Padilla . He comes from a multi-faceted background , which includes talented performers , and a political family . His father Casimero Padilla , Sr. , who was a film director , served as vice-governor of Camarines Norte in the 1970s and assemblyman in the 1980s ; while his mother was an actress , and three of his siblings Rustom , Rommel , and Royette are actors . His half brother Casimero Roy A. Padilla , Jr. succeeded his father 's political endeavors , serving as a union leader , a congressman , and three-term governor of Camarines Norte .",
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"text": "Troy Baker Troy Edward Baker ( born April 1 , 1976 ) is an American voice actor and musician known for portraying lead characters in several video games . He has voiced Joel in The Last of Us , Booker DeWitt in BioShock Infinite , Rhys in Tales from the Borderlands , Delsin Rowe in Infamous Second Son , The Joker in Batman : Arkham Origins and Batman : Assault on Arkham , Talion in Middle-earth : Shadow of Mordor , Kai Leng in Mass Effect 3 , Jack Mitchell in Call of Duty : Advanced Warfare , Vincent Brooks in Catherine , Yuri Lowell in Tales of Vesperia , Kanji Tatsumi in Shin Megami Tensei : Persona 4 , Snow in the Final Fantasy XIII series , Pagan Min in Far Cry 4 , Gul ` dan in World of Warcraft : Warlords of Draenor , Sam Drake in Uncharted 4 : A Thief 's End and Bruce Wayne in Batman : The Telltale Series . He also voiced in a number of English adaptations of Japanese anime shows , including Basilisk , Trinity Blood , Fullmetal Alchemist , and Naruto : Shippuden . Before pursuing acting , Baker was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the indie-rock band Tripp Fontaine , which released the radio single `` Burning Out '' from their debut album Random Thoughts on a Paper Napkin in 2004 . His first solo album , Sitting in the Fire , was released on October 14 , 2014 .",
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"text": "Troy Bell Troy Delvon Bell ( born November 10 , 1980 ) is an American professional basketball player for San Lorenzo of the Argentinian Liga Nacional de Básquet ( LNB ) . He is also a R&B producer . He played at Boston College and finished as one of the greatest players in the program 's history .",
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"text": "Butch Warren Edward `` Butch '' Warren ( August 9 , 1939 -- October 5 , 2013 ) was an American jazz double bassist who played in the hard bop genre . He was especially active in the late-1950s and the 1960s .",
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"text": "Let It Burn LP Let It Burn is a studio album by Canadian dubstep producer and artist Troy Beetles , better known as Datsik . It was released digitally on September 24 , 2013 in the United States through his own label Firepower Records . It is the sequel release to the Cold Blooded EP , which was released on January 22 , 2013 . A remix EP for the track `` Hold It Down '' ( featuring Georgia Murray ) was released on April 15 , 2014 .",
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"text": "Vernon Brown (musician) Vernon Brown ( January 6 , 1907 , Venice , Illinois - May 18 , 1979 ) was an American jazz trombonist . Brown played in St. Louis with Frankie Trumbauer in 1925-26 , and moved through a variety of groups in the late 1920s and 1930s , including those of Jean Goldkette ( 1928 ) , Benny Meroff , and Mezz Mezzrow ( 1937 ) . Brown joined Benny Goodman 's orchestra in 1937 and remained there until 1940 ; while he only soloed occasionally with Goodman , he became particularly well-known through this association . Following this he worked with Artie Shaw ( 1940 -- 41 ) , Jan Savitt , Muggsy Spanier ( 1941 -- 42 ) , and the Casa Loma Orchestra . In the 1940s , Brown switched focus from swing to Dixieland , playing often in studio recordings and working with Sidney Bechet . He led his own band in the Pacific Northwest in 1950 and did reunion tours with Goodman in that decade . He worked with Tony Parenti in 1963 , and remained a studio musician into the early 1970s .",
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"text": "Joe Guy (musician) Joe Guy ( born Joseph Luke Guy ; September 20 , 1920 -- 1962 ) was an American jazz trumpeter . Guy had a promising career as a young progressive bop musician as he worked alongside more prominent musical acts until a drug addiction sidelined him from further success . Much of Guy 's early personal life is obscured , but it is known he began his professional music career performing in New York City , and joined Fats Waller 's backup band in the late 1930s . Following that , in 1938 , Guy succeeded Dizzy Gillespie in Teddy Hill 's orchestra , and patterned a playing style that emulated his musical role model , Roy Eldridge . Despite his range , speed , and potential , Guy never managed to surpass Eldridge 's abilities , though Guy was considered a musical talent when taking into account his young age . Additionally , he became a key soloist in Coleman Hawkins ' short-lived big band in 1940 . In 1941 -- 42 , Guy was a regular performer as a member of the after-hours band at Minton 's Playhouse , alongside Nick Fenton , Kenny Clarke , and Thelonious Monk in jam sessions that proceeded early bop music . Also during this period , Guy was actively involved in numerous recordings by Jerry Newman , and also appeared on songs by Charlie Christian , Hot Lips Page , Roy Eldridge , and Don Byas . Guy began incorporating Gillespie 's influences into his playing , with his performance on Monk 's 1942 song `` Epistrophy '' arguably being the highlight of Guy 's recording career . Much of his appearances as an instrumentalist are marked by his enthusiasm and tempo , however on occasions Guy would over exert himself and consequently sound erratic . Guy struggled with a heroin addiction throughout the majority of his brief career . In 1945 -- 46 , Guy was involved with Billie Holiday both professionally and intimately . When Guy and Holiday were both busted for drug possession , the two cut ties thereafter . Afterwards , Guy moved to his birthplace in Birmingham , Alabama before falling into relative obscurity among the music industry . Still , he performed at the Woodland Club with local musician Frank Adams , and advised others about the dangers of his addiction . Guy died in 1962 .",
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"text": "Boys Brigade (band) Boys Brigade was a Canadian new wave band formed in 1981 in Toronto . The band consisted of vocalist and keyboardist Malcolm Burn , guitarist and vocalist Tony Lester , bass guitarist Wayne Lorenz , drummer Billie Brock and percussionists and backup vocalists David Porter and Jeff Packer . The nucleus of Boys Brigade grew out of Toronto punk band , Arson , which broke up when lead singer and songwriter Rude Van Steenes quit in 1981 . Boys Brigade was originally booked by Raymond Perkins ( Roots , Demics ) . The band played an eclectic collection of venues in Toronto , many of which were not known for live music at the time , including the now popular Rex Hotel and the more famous Drake Hotel . Part of the Queen Street West scene , the band 's song `` Mannequin '' appeared on Q107 's annual compilation album of local bands , Homegrown , in 1981 . Howard Ungerleider , the lighting designer for Rush , signed a management agreement with the band that year , that was later signed over to Ray Danniels ' SRO . Geddy Lee was enlisted to produce the band 's self-titled debut album in 1983 . Engineered by Nick Blagona ( Rolling Stones ) , the sessions were stretched over six months , to accommodate Geddy 's touring schedules . The band 's first single from that album , `` The Passion of Love '' , was moderately successful . `` Melody '' , the follow-up single , was a Top 40 hit in Canada , and `` bubbled under '' on Billboard 's US charts , peaking at No. 104 . `` Into the Flow '' appeared on the soundtrack to the Canadian film Heavenly Bodies starring Cynthia Dale the following year . An exceptional live performance of the band for the King Biscuit Flower Hour can be heard on Wolfgang 's Vault . However , internal tensions led the band to break up before releasing another album . Burn went on to a solo career , and is a Grammy Award winning record producer . Tones has written and produced six independent CDs to date . The first of his solo work was released in January 2006 .",
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"text": "Terry Wilson (musician) Terry Wilson is an American bass player , record producer and composer .",
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"text": "Troy Horne Troy Horne is an American pop/rock musician who has starred in the Broadway show Rent , NBC 's The Sing Off , Star Search and the ION Networks Firebrand TV . He has been featured as a spokesperson and musical guest for personal development giant Nightingale Conant . Additionally , Troy has toured the world with his band Moses alongside Steve Miller ( musician ) and Gov ' t Mule . Troy became a creative leader and band member of the acappella band known as The House Jacks . He co-founded Colorado School of Acting ; Colorado 's only trade school for the performing arts Troy is featured on Forbes Magazine and on ESPN 's 2011 Monday Night Football musical opener . He 's also profiled on MTV and ReverbNation ,",
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"text": "Bunny Brunel Bernard `` Bunny '' Brunel is a French-born American bass guitarist who has played with various jazz musicians including Chick Corea , Herbie Hancock , and Wayne Shorter . He is a founding member of the jazz fusion band CAB , and is also involved in musical instrument design and film and television scoring .",
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"text": "Ira Coleman Ira Coleman ( born 1956 ) is an American jazz bassist . He appears on four albums by Paris-based pianist Laurent de Wilde and has worked with artists such as Dee Dee Bridgewater , Milt Jackson , Ulf Wakenius , John Esposito , Joanne Brackeen , Herbie Hancock , Tony Williams , Ayọ and Antonio Farao .",
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"text": "Colin Purbrook Colin Purbrook ( February 26 , 1936 -- February 5 , 1999 ) was an English jazz pianist . He also played double-bass and , occasionally , trumpet . Purbrook was born in Seaford , and learned piano as a child from his father , who was a professional musician . In the late 1950s he joined Sandy Brown and Al Fairweather 's All Stars , and also played with Kenny Ball , both as a pianist and on trumpet and bass . In the early 1960s he worked with Kenny Baker , Ian Carr , Tony Coe , Bert Courtley , Jimmy Deuchar , Wally Fawkes , Alan Ganley , Derek Hogg , Dudley Moore ( as bassist ) , John Picard , Don Rendell , Ronnie Ross , and Ronnie Scott . Later in the decade he continued working with Brown and Coe , as well as with Brian Lemon ( on bass ) , Humphrey Lyttelton , and Phil Seamen . He also led his own smaller and larger ensembles . Purbrook was a frequent sideman for Americans touring the UK , and worked over the course of his career with Chet Baker , Ruby Braff , Benny Carter , Doc Cheatham , Eddie Lockjaw Davis , Art Farmer , Dexter Gordon , Barney Kessel , Howard McGhee , James Moody , Annie Ross , Zoot Sims , and Buddy Tate . He was involved with the production of a number of stage plays from the 1970s through the 1990s , and led trios and quartets into the 1990s . He died in London of cancer in 1998 .",
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"text": "Alex Blake Alex Blake ( born Alejandro Blake Fearon , Jr. ) is a post-bop jazz double-bassist and electric bass guitarist .",
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"text": "Dag Nasty Dag Nasty is an American melodic hardcore band from Washington D.C. , formed in 1985 by guitarist Brian Baker of Minor Threat , drummer Colin Sears and bassist Roger Marbury , both of Bloody Mannequin Orchestra , and vocalist Shawn Brown ( later of Swiz and Jesuseater ) . Their style of less aggressive , melodic hardcore was influential to post-hardcore ; their sound was partly influenced by The Faith and their 1983 EP Subject to Change .",
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"text": "Detroit International Jazz Festival The Detroit Jazz Festival is a free jazz music festival held each year over Labor Day Weekend at Hart Plaza and Campus Martius Park in Detroit , Michigan , U.S. . The head of the festival is Chris Collins , who also serves as President and Artistic Director of the Detroit Jazz Festival . Until 2000 , it was known as the Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival . The festival again changed names in 2005 , becoming the Detroit International Jazz Festival after Ford Motor Company removed its sponsorship . In January 2006 , Gretchen Valade , Chairman of Mack Avenue Records founded the Detroit International Jazz Festival Foundation , which took over production and management of the festival . Since 2012 the festival name was changed to The Detroit Jazz Festival . The Detroit Jazz Foundation has other events year round , and is involved in musical education . They have programs called Jazz Infusion and Jazz Week . Jazz Week started in 2007 when the Wayne State University Department of Music embarked on a long-term partnership with the Detroit Jazz Festival , serving as their Educational Advisor . Jazz Week at Wayne , one result of this collaboration , is a one-week workshop that provides forty high school students with an intensive and rewarding jazz education . All participants , selected from surrounding high schools , are awarded full scholarships to attend the program . Every year the Detroit Jazz Festival hosts an Artist in Residence . The 2016 artist is Ron Carter . Notable past performers have included Dave Brubeck , Mulgrew Miller , The Manhattan Transfer , Paquito d'Rivera , Dave Holland , Regina Carter , Take 6 , and Tower of Power , Wynton Marsalis , Chick Corea , Wayne Shorter , Sonny Rollins , Gary Burton , Pat Metheny and Joe Lovano . 2016 performers include Ron Carter , George Benson , John Scofield , Brad Mehldau , Mark Guiliana , Jason Moran , Omar Sosa , Luciana Souza , and Alfredo Rodriguez .",
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"text": "Amsterdam Concert Amsterdam Concert is a rare live Miles Davis recording from 1957 . This album , one of the least-known recordings of Miles Davis , was recorded at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on December 8 , 1957 , a couple of days after the recording of the movie soundtrack Ascenseur pour l'échafaud . On this concert , Miles did not play with his regular quintet , but with the same line-up he used for the recording of Ascenseur pour l'échafaud . It features Barney Wilen on tenor saxophone , René Urtreger on piano , Pierre Michelot on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums .",
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"text": "Ray Bauduc Ray Bauduc ( June 18 , 1906 -- January 8 , 1988 ) was a jazz drummer best known for his work with the Bob Crosby Orchestra and their band-within-a-band , the Bobcats , between 1935 and 1942 . Bauduc was born in New Orleans , Louisiana . He was the son of the cornetist Jules Bauduc and his elder brother Jules was also a professional musician , a banjoist-bandleader . Ray Bauduc 's youthful work in New Orleans included stints in the band of Johnny Bayersdorffer and early radio broadcasts . His New Orleans origins instilled in him a love for two-beat drumming , which he retained even when he played with Bob Crosby 's swing era big band . In 1926 he moved to New York City to join Joe Venuti 's band . His other work in the 1920s include recording sessions with the Original Memphis Five and a stint in the Scranton Sirens which also included Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey . His stint with the Bob Crosby Orchestra brought him national fame . He co-composed , together with bassist Bob Haggart , the two big hits that the Bob Crosby orchestra achieved : `` South Rampart Street Parade '' ( a New Orleans parade-type number first recorded in November 1937 ) , and `` Big Noise from Winnetka '' ( a bass and drums duet with Haggart , recorded in 1938 ) . His style , making use of woodblocks , cowbells , the China cymbal and tom-toms , marked him out from most drummers of the swing era , and made him one of the few white drummers ( the others being George Wettling , Dave Tough and Gene Krupa , but they were not so obvious ) to be directly influenced by Warren `` Baby '' Dodds . Ray Bauduc was a trend setter in traditional jazz circles . His precise , disciplined , yet fiery patterns and syncopated fills helped New Orleans drummers make the transition into swing from the rigid , clipped progressions that had defined the previous era . The son of the great cornetist Jules Bauduc , his brother Jules Jr. taught Bauduc drums . His sister was also a musician , a pianist . Bauduc 's first professional job came with a band that accompanied films . Bauduc served in the U.S. Army Artillery Band until November 1944 . Upon his discharge he and former Crosby group leader Gil Rodin formed a short-lived big band . Bauduc toured with a septet in 1946 and also worked in Tommy Dorsey 's orchestra from August to October of the year . In early 1947 he joined Bob Crosby 's new group , leaving in 1948 to play with Jimmy Dorsey , where he stayed for the next two years . He freelanced on the West Coast for a couple of years before joining Jack Teagarden in 1952 . In 1955 he formed a band with fellow Crosby alumnus Nappy Lamare . The new outfit found considerable success , touring nationally and recording several albums . He retired to Bellaire , Texas , in the early 1960s . From 1960 , Bauduc lived in Bellaire , Texas in semi-retirement , but visited New Orleans in 1983 where he was greeted effusively . He also appeared occasionally at Crosby Orchestra reunions and worked with Pud Brown on several recordings His best known student from his teaching days in Bellaire , Texas is Charlie Harrington . After the break-up of the Crosby band , Bauduc organized his own small groups ( often in a swing or even bebop style ) , rejoined Bob Crosby for occasional reunions , worked with Jimmy Dorsey ( 1948 ) and Jack Teagarden ( 1952 -- 55 ) , before joining fellow ex-Bobcat Nappy Lamare in a highly successful dixieland band that lasted until 1960 , after which Bauduc went into semi-retirement in Bellaire , Texas . He died in Houston , Texas on January 8 , 1988 .",
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"text": "Toad (instrumental) `` Toad '' is an instrumental by British rock band Cream and was released on their 1966 debut album , Fresh Cream . Composed by drummer Ginger Baker , the song is a five-minute drum solo ( with a brief guitar and bass introduction and ending ) , and is notable because it features one of the earliest recorded drum solos in rock history . It can also be seen as an early example of hard rock .",
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"text": "Music for Cougars Music for Cougars is Sugar Ray 's sixth studio album . The album was not as successful commercially as previous Sugar Ray albums . It reached number eighty on the Billboard 200 chart , with none of the album 's three singles charting . This was the last album to feature turntablist Craig `` DJ Homicide '' Bullock , bassist Murphy Karges and drummer Stan Frazier before their departures in August 2010 and early 2012 , respectively .",
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"text": "Brian Smith (musician) Brian Smith ( born 3 January 1939 , Wellington ) is a jazz saxophonist and flautist from New Zealand . Smith studied piano in his youth but was primarily an autodidact on reeds . He played locally in pop and jazz groups before moving to England in 1964 , where he played with Alexis Korner 's Blues Incorporated . Following this he played at Ronnie Scott 's Jazz Club in 1966-67 and in the big bands of Tubby Hayes ( 1969 ) and Maynard Ferguson ( 1969-74 ) . He worked with the group Nucleus from 1969 to 1982 , and also with Mike Westbrook ( 1969 ) , Neil Ardley ( 1969 , 1976 ) , Mike Gibbs ( 1970 ) , the Spontaneous Music Ensemble ( 1970-71 ) , and Keith Tippett ( 1971 ) . He also worked with Pacific Eardrum in 1975-76 and Paz in 1976 . In 1982 , Smith returned to New Zealand , where he began playing with his own quartet . His 1984 album Southern Excursions was named Australian Jazz Record of the Year . He worked with Frank Gibson , Jr. later in the 1980s and was based out of Auckland . His Moonlight Sax albums were chart successes in New Zealand .",
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"text": "Annuals (band) Annuals is the musical project of singer , songwriter , producer , and multi-instrumentalist , Adam Baker . Founded in Raleigh , North Carolina in 2003 , Annuals first found success following its critically acclaimed 2006 release , Be He Me . As of September 2013 , Annuals is based out of Los Angeles .",
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"text": "Enemy (2013 film) Enemy is a 2013 psychological thriller film directed by Denis Villeneuve , produced by M.S. Faura and Niv Fichman and written by Javier Gullón , loosely adapted from José Saramago 's 2002 novel The Double . The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal , Mélanie Laurent and Sarah Gadon and revolves around two men who are physically identical . It is also internationally co-produced by production companies from Spain and Canada . The film premiered in the Special Presentation section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8 , 2013 . It was then released on March 14 , 2014 by A24 . It earned $ 3.4 million at the box office and received positive reviews . The film earned five Canadian Screen Awards , including Best Director for Villeneuve , as well as a Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for Sarah Gadon and Best Motion Picture . It was named Best Canadian Film of the Year at the Toronto Film Critics Association Awards 2014 .",
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"text": "Know Thy Enemy `` Know Thy Enemy '' is the 17th episode of the second season of The CW television series , The Vampire Diaries and the 39th episode of the series overall . It originally aired on April 7 , 2011 . The episode was written by Mike Daniels and directed by Wendey Stanzler .",
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"text": "Romantic racism Romantic racism is a form of racism in which members of a dominant group project their fantasies onto members of oppressed groups . Feminist scholars have accused Norman Mailer , Jack Kerouac , and other Beatnik authors of the 1950s of romantic racism . They maintain that the dominant mainstream culture of the 1950s in the United States stressed conformity and held up middle-class suburban families as the cultural ideal , and that it was indifferent to art and literature , upheld racial segregation , and despised or ignored black achievements , such as jazz . Those , like the novelist Norman Mailer , who felt limited by or alienated from mainstream culture , sought out influences from other cultures as form of rebellion . Mailer , a great fan of jazz music , created his concept of what it meant to be `` hip , '' or a member of the white urban counterculture , largely on his perception of the culture of urban African-Americans ( with whom the expression `` hip '' , meaning `` in the know '' , originated ) and articulated his vision in his essay `` The White Negro . '' Mailer , who considered himself an opponent of Victorian sexual repression and regimentation , idealized what he saw as the sexual and other freedoms of minority and other counter-cultural groups , overlooking the fact that in these groups sexual exploitation of women sometimes occurred.These critics consider his depictions of what he imagines African-American life to be like as an instance of what they call `` romantic racism '' , contending that he implies that in urban ghettoes -- filled with sex , drugs , and violence -- life is somehow enriched , rather than hurt , by poverty and crime . Mailer 's essay has also been criticized for spreading the stereotype of African-American men as hypermasculine and hypersexual .",
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"text": "Internal conflict An internal conflict is the struggle occurring within a character 's mind . Things such as the character views for , but ca n't quite reach . As opposed to external conflict , in which a character is grappling some force outside of him or herself , such as wars or a chain breaking off a bike , or not being able to get past a road block . The dilemma posed by an internal conflict is usually some ethical or emotional question . Indicators of internal conflict would be a character 's hesitation or self-posing questions like `` what was it I did wrong ? '' . An internal conflict can also be a decision-making issue . The term `` internal conflict '' is also widely used to describe a military conflict within a nation , such as a civil war . An internal conflict is a non-international conflict . It can be because of political , economic or religious causes .",
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"text": "Love Is War Love is War is Vanilla Ninja 's fourth studio album , released by EMI Music Germany in May 2006 . This is the first album by the girls as a three-piece band . Recording took about six months . Most of the songs are co-written by the band members - Lenna and Piret - making this album the most personal for girls . For example , the song `` Kingdom Burning Down '' tells a story of their fight with their ex-producer and as they say , `` Every song is dedicated to someone and they have important meaning for us . '' The first single from this album was `` Dangerzone '' , which was fairly successful in Germany and Poland . Vanilla Ninja performed this song at the Sopot International Song Festival in Poland . Later , the single `` Rockstarz '' was released . However , due to many release date changes caused by EMI , the single did not chart well and the band was dropped from the label .",
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"text": "Alien (film) Alien is a 1979 British-American science-fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott , and starring Sigourney Weaver , Tom Skerritt , Veronica Cartwright , Harry Dean Stanton , John Hurt , Ian Holm and Yaphet Kotto . The film 's title refers to a highly aggressive extraterrestrial creature that stalks and kills the crew of a spaceship . Dan O'Bannon wrote the screenplay from a story he wrote with Ronald Shusett , drawing influence from previous works of science fiction and horror . The film was produced by Gordon Carroll , David Giler and Walter Hill through their Brandywine Productions and distributed by 20th Century Fox . Giler and Hill made revisions and additions to the script . Shusett was executive producer . The eponymous Alien and its accompanying elements were designed by Swiss artist H. R. Giger , while concept artists Ron Cobb and Chris Foss designed the human aspects of the film . Alien launched the Alien franchise and is chronologically the first of the main series , with the prequel series set in an earlier timeframe . Alien received both critical acclaim and box office success , receiving an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects , Saturn Awards for Best Science Fiction Film , Best Direction for Scott , and Best Supporting Actress for Cartwright , and a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation , along with numerous other award nominations . It has remained highly praised in subsequent decades , being considered one of the greatest films of all time . In 2002 , the film was deemed `` culturally , historically or aesthetically significant '' by the Library of Congress and was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry . In 2008 , it was ranked as the seventh-best film in the science fiction genre by the American Film Institute , and as the 33rd greatest film of all time by Empire magazine . The success of Alien spawned a media franchise of novels , comic books , video games , and toys . It also launched Weaver 's acting career by providing her with her first lead role , and the story of her character Ellen Ripley 's encounters with the Alien creatures became the thematic thread that ran through the sequels Aliens ( 1986 ) , Alien 3 ( 1992 ) and Alien : Resurrection ( 1997 ) . , a crossover with the Predator franchise produced the Alien vs. Predator series , which includes Alien vs. Predator ( 2004 ) and Aliens vs. Predator : Requiem ( 2007 ) , and also a prequel series of films , which includes Prometheus ( 2012 ) and Alien : Covenant ( 2017 ) .",
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"text": "Asylum (1996 TV series) Asylum is a British comedy series which was shown on Paramount Comedy Channel in 1996 . Set in a mental asylum , it ran for one series of six episodes . Unlike traditional sitcoms or comedy television shows , it was to some extent an opportunity for stand-up routines by various comedians , mixed with an overall story involving much black humour . It is significant for involving a large number of British comedians , many who have gone on to work on some of the most successful comedy programmes of the 2000s . It marked the first collaboration of Edgar Wright , Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson , who would go on to make cult sitcom Spaced and Shaun of the Dead . Many of the characters names were the same as those of the actors who portrayed them . David Devant & His Spirit Wife were the `` house band '' for the series , performing segments in every episode , from their first album , Work , Lovelife , Miscellaneous . The lead-in track `` Ginger '' served as the programme 's title music . The series has yet to be released on DVD .",
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"text": "Who Takes Love Seriously? Who Takes Love Seriously ? ( German : Wer nimmt die Liebe ernst ... ) is a 1931 German romantic comedy film directed by Erich Engel and starring Max Hansen , Jenny Jugo and Otto Wallburg .",
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"text": "Erotic thriller An Erotic thriller is a film genre defined by a thriller with a thematic basis in illicit romance or erotic fantasy . Most erotic thrillers contain scenes of softcore sex and nudity , but the frequency and explicitness of those scenes varies . Though similar films appeared as early as the 1960s , erotic thrillers emerged as a distinct genre in the late 1980s , bolstered by the popular success of Adrian Lyne 's Fatal Attraction in 1987 and a quickly expanding domestic and international market for softcore adult entertainment on cable television and home video . The genre had a classic period of growth and expansion in the 1990s , but by the early 2000s declined in production and popular appeal . The potent combination of danger and romance , catering to both male and female audiences simultaneously , was the primary selling point for erotic thriller films during their classic period . The half-naked bodies displayed on posters , newspaper ads , and video box covers were accompanied by log lines that capture the unmistakable duality of the erotic thriller film : If you think you can handle her , you 're dead wrong . -- Body Chemistry 3 : Point of Seduction He was hired to watch . Now he 's tempted to touch . -- Night Eyes Twin sisters cross the line into a deadly erotic fantasy land . -- Mirror Images In all , over 300 erotic thriller films were produced in the 1990s , which is comparable to the number of thriller films made in the noir decade of the 1940s . The total number of films in the erotic thriller genre from 1985 to 2005 may number as high as over 500 . Like film noir , the genre has evolved and modernized , and new films continue to be made that are influenced by the classic style .",
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"text": "Attack (1956 film) Attack , also known as Attack ! , is a 1956 American war film . It was directed by Robert Aldrich and starred Jack Palance , Eddie Albert , Lee Marvin , William Smithers , Robert Strauss , Richard Jaeckel , Buddy Ebsen and Peter van Eyck . The cinematographer was Joseph Biroc . `` A cynical and grim account of war '' , the film is set in the latter stages of World War II and tells the story of a front-line combat unit led by a cowardly captain clearly out of his depth , as well as a tougher subordinate and an executive officer who both threaten to do away with him . As the official trailer put it : `` Not every gun is pointed at the enemy ! '' The film won the 1956 Italian Film Critics Award .",
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"text": "Slash (film) Slash is an American comedy film directed and written by Clay Liford . The film stars Michael Johnston , Hannah Marks , Michael Ian Black , Missi Pyle , Sarah Ramos , Peter Vack , Jessie Ennis , and Matt Peters .",
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"text": "The Comedy The Comedy is a 2012 drama film directed and co-written by Rick Alverson , and starring Tim Heidecker . Supporting actors include Eric Wareheim ( Tim and Eric ) , James Murphy ( LCD Soundsystem ) , and Gregg Turkington ( better known as Neil Hamburger ) . The film was premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and screened within such festivals as Maryland Film Festival 2012 . The film was distributed by Tribeca Film and was slated for theatrical release on November 9 , 2012 and nationwide On Demand starting October 24 , 2012 . Despite the title and use of comedians as actors , Sundance festival chief programmer Trevor Groth says that the film is not a comedy , but instead `` a provocation , a critique of a culture based at its core around irony and sarcasm and about ultimately how hollow that is . '' The first ten minutes of the film was purposely leaked onto various torrent websites with an anti-piracy statement at the end of the video . The resulting publicity made the actual film the most pirated independent film of the year .",
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"text": "Just a Little Harmless Sex Just a Little Harmless Sex is a 1999 romantic comedy film which revolves around the offer of oral sex by a stranded motorist ( and prostitute ) to a monogamous man who stops to help her . Arrested by a passing police officer , the unlikely good Samaritan must telephone his wife to bail him out in the middle of the night . A few days later , she throws him out of the house and goes out with her friends to enjoy a sexy night on the town . The denouement takes place when all the parties meet at a local nightclub for explanations and apologies . The film was directed by Rick Rosenthal , and stars Alison Eastwood , Rachel Hunter , and Lauren Hutton . The film received generally poor reviews from critics , with a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 20 % derived from five professional reviews . Writing for The New York Times , Lawrence Van Gelder compared the film to a TV sitcom , and said the movie was `` well cast , well acted and thoroughly inconsequential '' . Writing for Variety , Lael Loewenstein said `` what saves -LSB- the film -RSB- from being utterly predictable is its zesty dialogue '' .",
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"text": "Versus (film) is a 2000 Japanese independent zombie action film co-written , produced , and directed by Ryuhei Kitamura . The film is set somewhere in the deep forest of Japan , known as the Forest of Resurrection , where an escaped convict simply referred to as `` Prisoner KSC2-303 '' and a gang of Yakuza battle a horde of zombies while at the same time dealing with their sinister leader who wishes to open the forest 's portal of darkness . Originally intended as a sequel to Kitamura 's Down to Hell , the script surpassed expectations and ultimately evolved into a different film . Though the film was not released theatrically worldwide ( except in France ) , Versus managed to gain a cult following after its DVD release . In 2004 , an extended version called Ultimate Versus was released which included 10 minutes of new footage , as well as additional new music , CGI , and a few editing tweaks . Versus combines elements of multiple genres such as gunplay , martial arts action , chanbara sword fighting , zombie horror , and comedy . Director Kitamura chose this creative decision because he believed Versus could have been his first and last film he 'd ever produce and chose to risk everything by adding film elements that influenced him . Talk of an American remake and sequel began to circulate in 2008 following the release of Kitamura 's Hollywood directing debut , The Midnight Meat Train . However , no news of the remake or sequel has emerged since 2008 .",
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"text": "Heavy metal lyrics Heavy metal lyrics are the words used in songs by heavy metal music bands , groups and artists . Given that there are many genres of heavy metal , it is difficult to make generalizations about the lyrics and lyrical themes . In 1989 , two metal scholars wrote that heavy metal lyrics concentrate `` on dark and depressing subject matter to an extent hitherto unprecedented '' in any form of popular music . Jeffrey Arnett states that metal songs are `` overwhelmingly dominated '' by `` ugly and unhappy '' themes which express `` no hope '' for the future . Deena Weinstein has proposed one way to analyze metal song themes is loosely grouping them into two categories : the Dionysian theme ( a reference to the Roman God of wine ) , which celebrates `` sex , drugs and rock and roll '' , partying , and enjoyment of life and the Chaotic theme , which involves dark subjects such as Hell , injustice , mayhem , carnage and death . Not all metal genres fall into Weinstein 's two theme model ; for example power metal 's lyrical themes often focus on fantasy and mythology , camaraderie and hope , personal struggles and emotions , among other themes . Another exception is pop metal bands , which replaced `` gloom and doom '' themes with `` positive , upbeat '' songs about romantic love and relationships , part of their goal of appealing more to female listeners . In metal overall , the small number of metal songs about relationships are typically about unions that have `` gone sour '' long ago . The thematic content of heavy metal lyrics has long been a target of criticism . According to Jon Pareles , `` Heavy metal 's main subject matter is simple and virtually universal . With grunts , moans and subliterary lyrics , it celebrates ... a party without limits ... -LSB- T -RSB- he bulk of the music is stylized and formulaic . '' Music critics have often deemed metal lyrics juvenile and banal , and others have objected to what they see as advocacy of misogyny and the occult . During the 1980s , the Parents Music Resource Center ( PMRC ) petitioned the U.S. Congress to regulate the popular music industry due to what the group asserted were objectionable lyrics , particularly those in heavy metal songs . The PMRC used music professor Joe Stuessy to testify against metal . Professor Stuessy alleged that heavy metal songs focus on violence , substance abuse , perversion , S&M , and Satanism . Robert Walser analyzed 88 metal songs ' themes to determine if Professor Stuessy 's claims were valid . In Walser 's analysis , the dominant theme in the metal songs was `` longing for intensity '' ; he found that the negative themes described by Stuessy and the PMRC were uncommon . Jeffrey Arnett analysed the lyrics from 115 metal songs : he found that the top three messages were `` grim ... themes '' about violence , angst and protest . Metal artists have had to defend their lyrics in front of the U.S. Senate and in courtrooms . In 1985 , Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider was asked to defend his song Under the Blade at a U.S. Senate hearing . In 1986 , Ozzy Osbourne was sued because of the lyrics of his song Suicide Solution . In 1990 , Judas Priest was sued in American court by the parents of two young men who had shot themselves five years earlier , allegedly after hearing the subliminal statement `` do it '' in a Priest song . While the case attracted a great deal of media attention , it was ultimately dismissed . In some predominantly Muslim countries , heavy metal has been officially denounced as a threat to traditional values . In countries such as Morocco , Egypt , Lebanon , and Malaysia , there have been incidents of heavy metal musicians and fans being arrested and incarcerated .",
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"text": "Public Enemies (TV series) For other media of this title , see Public enemy ( disambiguation ) . Public Enemies is a 2012 BBC television drama series written by Tony Marchant and set in the British Probation Service . The cast is led by Anna Friel and Daniel Mays and also includes Georgina Rich , Aisling Loftus , Peter Wight , Barbara Marten , Nicholas Gleaves , Joe Armstrong and Barnaby Kay . It was shown on BBC One from 4-6 January 2012 .",
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"text": "Kōdai-ke no Hitobito (film) is an upcoming Japanese romantic comedy film directed by , written by and starring Haruka Ayase and Takumi Saito . The film is based on the manga series of the same name by . It is scheduled for release in Japan by Toho on June 4 , 2016 .",
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"text": "Enemies (film) Enemies ( Germany : Feinde ) is a 1940 German drama film directed by Viktor Tourjansky and starring Brigitte Horney , Willy Birgel and Reinhold Lütjohann . The film was a Nazi propaganda work , attacking Poland which Germany had invaded in partnership with the Soviets the year before . The film 's sets were designed by Gerbert Hochreiter , Alfred Metscher and Julius von Borsody .",
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"text": "Les Liaisons dangereuses Les Liaisons dangereuses ( -LSB- le ljɛ.zɔ̃ dɑ̃.ʒə.ʁøz -RSB- ; Dangerous Liaisons ) is a French epistolary novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos , first published in four volumes by Durand Neveu from March 23 , 1782 . It is the story of the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont , two rivals ( and ex-lovers ) who use seduction as a weapon to humiliate and degrade others , all the while enjoying their cruel games and boasting about their manipulative talents . It has been claimed to depict the decadence of the French aristocracy shortly before the French Revolution , thereby exposing the perversions of the so-called Ancien Régime . However , it has also been described as an amoral story . As an epistolary novel , the book is composed entirely of letters written by the various characters to each other . In particular , the letters between Valmont and the Marquise drive the plot , with those of their victims and other characters serving as contrasting figures to give the story its depth . It is often claimed to be the source of the saying `` Revenge is a dish best served cold '' , a paraphrased translation of `` La vengeance est un plat qui se mange froid '' ( more literally , `` Revenge is a dish that is eaten cold '' ) . However , the expression does not actually occur in the original novel in any form .",
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"text": "Character (arts) A character ( sometimes known as a fictional character ) is a person or other being in a narrative work of art ( such as a novel , play , television series , or film ) . The character may be entirely fictional or based on a real-life person , in which case the distinction of a `` fictional '' versus `` real '' character may be made . Derived from the ancient Greek word χαρακτήρ , the English word dates from the Restoration , although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749 . From this , the sense of `` a part played by an actor '' developed . Character , particularly when enacted by an actor in the theatre or cinema , involves `` the illusion of being a human person . '' In literature , characters guide readers through their stories , helping them to understand plots and ponder themes . Since the end of the 18th century , the phrase `` in character '' has been used to describe an effective impersonation by an actor . Since the 19th century , the art of creating characters , as practiced by actors or writers , has been called characterisation . A character who stands as a representative of a particular class or group of people is known as a type . Types include both stock characters and those that are more fully individualised . The characters in Henrik Ibsen 's Hedda Gabler ( 1891 ) and August Strindberg 's Miss Julie ( 1888 ) , for example , are representative of specific positions in the social relations of class and gender , such that the conflicts between the characters reveal ideological conflicts . The study of a character requires an analysis of its relations with all of the other characters in the work . The individual status of a character is defined through the network of oppositions ( proairetic , pragmatic , linguistic , proxemic ) that it forms with the other characters . The relation between characters and the action of the story shifts historically , often miming shifts in society and its ideas about human individuality , self-determination , and the social order .",
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"text": "Teen drama A teen drama is a genre or type of drama series with a major focus on teenage and young adult characters . It came into prominence in the early 1990s , especially with the popularity of the Fox series Beverly Hills , 90210 . After 90210 became a success , television writers and producers realized the potential for this new genre to reach out to a previously ignored demographic . In the past , most series that maintained a focus on teenagers had been sitcoms , while adolescents in drama series were usually part of a larger ensemble that included adults and children . More often than not , teen dramas have soap opera elements , incorporating one or more ongoing story arcs spanning several episodes . The young characters must deal with the dramatic ups and downs of their friendships and romances while facing an array of issues thought to be typical of adolescence . There have also been many successful teen-based series with major science fiction , fantasy and action/adventure themes .",
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"text": "Peer Åström Peer Åström ( born 1972 in Ljusdal , Sweden ) is a Swedish composer , lyricist , musician and record producer and partner with Anders Bagge . The two songwriters / producers are known as Bagge & Peer . They have together written and produced songs for Lara Fabian , Celine Dion , Madonna , Ace of Base , Ashley Tisdale , Enrique Iglesias , Jennifer Lopez and several others . Åström is an accomplished musician playing bass guitar , keyboards and drums . He was interested in music at a very young age . After high school , he studied music studies and moved to Stockholm and became a session musician for several artists . After Anders Bagge , already a renowned producer and songwriter heard a couple of Peer 's songs he invited Peer to collaborate with him on some writing/recording projects . Later in 2001 , Bag & Peer began to write and produce on a regular basis as a partnering couple . Åström eventually signed to Bagge 's record company Murlyn Music Group ( Murlyn Songs ) . Peer alongside Anders Bagge , and others co-wrote Celine Dion 's `` Have You Ever Been in Love '' and `` Sorry for Love '' . As a result , he was invited to Miami , Florida by Celine Dion and her producer Vito Luprano to work on the rest of the album A New Day Has Come . The album went on to sell 9 million copies worldwide . Celine Dion 's cover hit single `` I Drove All Night '' was co-produced by Peer Åström . Peer Åström co-wrote and co-produced two songs with Cyndi Lauper and Johan Bobäck for Lauper 's 2008 album Bring Ya to the Brink . In 2008 , he mixed the song `` Un Garcon '' for the French singer Lorie . He is the co-producer of many featured songs in the TV series Glee .",
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"text": "Scholarly peer review Scholarly peer review ( also known as refereeing ) is the process of subjecting an author 's scholarly work , research , or ideas to the scrutiny of others who are experts in the same field , before a paper describing this work is published in a journal or as a book . The peer review helps the publisher ( that is , the editor-in-chief or the editorial board ) decide whether the work should be accepted , considered acceptable with revisions , or rejected . Peer review requires a community of experts in a given ( and often narrowly defined ) field , who are qualified and able to perform reasonably impartial review . Impartial review , especially of work in less narrowly defined or inter-disciplinary fields , may be difficult to accomplish , and the significance ( good or bad ) of an idea may never be widely appreciated among its contemporaries . Peer review is generally considered necessary to academic quality and is used in most major scientific journals , but it does by no means prevent publication of all invalid research . Traditionally , peer reviewers have been anonymous , but there is currently a significant amount of open peer review , where the comments are visible to readers , generally with the identities of the peer reviewers disclosed as well .",
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"text": "SUPERM SUPERM is an international multimedia art team founded in 2004 by Russian author and artist Slava Mogutin ( born 1974 ) and American artist and musician Brian Kenny ( b. 1982 ) . The artists come from different backgrounds : Siberian-born Mogutin was exiled from Russia at the age of 21 for his queer writings and activism ; Kenny was born on the American military base in Heidelberg , Germany , and grew up traveling throughout the US with his Catholic , military family . They are responsible for site-specific , multimedia gallery and museum shows in New York City , Los Angeles , London , Berlin , Stockholm , Oslo , Bergen , Moscow , and León ( Spain ) . SUPERM 's work uses all available media and source materials , ranging from reclaimed furniture and street art to personal fetish gear , hair and body fluids . Their installations combine photography , video , sound , text , drawing , painting , sculpture , collage and performance . Using their selves and their friends as models , actors , and collaborators , SUPERM creates a multidisciplinary body of site-specific work that reaches audiences far beyond the usual art crowd . Transgressive , political and personal , SUPERM work is a response to a world of shameless war propaganda , media brainwashing , corporate censorship , state-induced paranoia , and shrinking personal freedoms ; a world where natives of countries outside the European Union and the USA are treated as second-class citizens and nonconformists artists as criminals . Their videos have recently been shown at the GLBT Film Festival , The International Short Film Festival Oberhausen , MIX NYC , Revolution & Sexual Revolution Film Festival in Tokyo , Paris Gay & Lesbian Film Festival , PornfilmfestivalBerlin ( 2nd Prize in Short Film Competition ) , as well as various art and club venues across Europe and the US . SUPERM collaborators include Joakim Andreasson , Gio Black Peter , Marko Brozic , Christophe Chemin , Tom Dura , Jason Farrer , Christophe Hamaide-Pierson , Dominic Johnson , Marcelo Krasilcic , Bruce LaBruce , Josh Lee , Billy Miller , Dmitryi Rozin , and Desi Santiago .",
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"text": "Data dissemination Data dissemination is the distribution or transmitting of statistical , or other , data to end users . There are many ways organisations can release data to the public , i.e. electronic format , CD-ROM and paper publications such as PDF files based on aggregated data . The most popular dissemination method today is the ` non-proprietary ' open systems using internet protocols . `` They are used in data dissemination through various communication infrastructures across any set of interconnected networks . '' Data is made available in common open formats . Some organisations choose to disseminate data using ` proprietary ' databases in order to protect their sovereignty and copyright of the data . Proprietary data dissemination requires a specific piece of software in order for end users to view the data . The data will not open in common open formats . The data is first converted into the propitiatory data format and specifically designed software is provided by the organisation to users . Dissemination formats and standards Under the Special Data Dissemination Standard , the formats are divided into two categories : `` hardcopy '' and `` electronic '' publications Some examples of Hardcopy publications : yearbook panorama of municipalities monthly review trends pocketbook periodical Some examples of electronic copy publications : CD Rom Webpage PDF Downloadable Databases for private use in 3rd party software applications Standards Standards have been developed in order to provide an internationally accepted statistical methodology for the dissemination of statistical data . The ` International Organization for Standardization ' ( ISO ) are one such international standard-setting body made up of representatives from various national standards organizations . They created the SDMX standard widely used around the world . SDMX stands for ` Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange ' . It is commonly used in national and international statistical and economic data sharing systems . This standard is for the exchange of essential social and economic statistics , for example between European national agencies and Eurostat and the European Central Bank . SDMX is used for the dissemination of multi-dimensional aggregated data . The Data Documentation Initiative ( DDI ) was created by the DDI Alliance . DDI is an open metadata specification and covers the full data life cycle from planning through to dissemination and archiving data . It is most popularly used for social statistics micro data but is not limited to this subject area . There are some examples online where these two standards are in use in proprietary data form . The following portals provide users with access to statistical data online from leading statistical agencies : Some examples of Propitiatory data dissemination online Public Transport Victoria Online Portal Health Workforce Australia Online Portal Cancer Council Victoria Online Portal Catholic Education Office Canberra Online Portal Department of Workplace and Pensions UK Online Portal Australian Bureau of Statistics Table builder Table Builder Online Portal King Faisal Specialist Hospital Research Centre Online Portal",
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"text": "Heidelberg Appeal The Heidelberg Appeal , authored by Michel Salomon and signed by a large number of scientists , is a statement decrying `` an irrational ideology which is opposed to scientific and industrial progress , and impedes economic and social development . '' Issued to coincide with the opening of the United Nations-sponsored Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 , the Appeal stated that its signers : `` share the objectives of the ` Earth Summit ' '' but advised `` the authorities in charge of our planet 's destiny against decisions which are supported by pseudo-scientific arguments or false and non-relevant data . ... The greatest evils which stalk our Earth are ignorance and oppression , and not Science , Technology and Industry . '' It was carefully worded to be directed generally at underfunded and poorly conducted science , rather than specifically at climate change . This allowed it to be promoted and exploited by a number of different industries by using this in the context of their own pollution defenses . In fact , the Appeal was created and promoted by a group of industry associations with polluting problems ( including chemical , energy , and mining concerns ) : the tobacco industry was involved , but in this case it was not the primary driving force . At that time the tobacco industry was focussed on trying to change the scientific standards for Good Epidemiology Practice ( GEP ) A version of the Heidelberg Appeal was published in the June 1 , 1992 , Wall Street Journal over the signatures of 46 prominent scientists and other intellectuals . It has subsequently been endorsed by some 4,000 scientists , including 72 Nobel Prize winners . The Appeal was for an anthropocentric assessment of the world 's resources and a utilitarian as opposed to abolitionist approach to hazardous substances used or created by technology . It targeted as irrational , by implication , if not explicitly , both a vision of a `` Natural State '' with intrinsic rights to impede the activities of man , and hysterical fears of environmental poisons , disproportionate to the threat and dismissive of their associated benefits . The Heidelberg Appeal has been enthusiastically embraced by critics of the environmental movement such as S. Fred Singer of the Science and Environmental Policy Project . Conservative think tanks frequently cite the Heidelberg Appeal as proof that scientists reject the theory of global warming as well as a host of other environmental health risks associated with modern science and industry . Its name has subsequently been adopted by the Heidelberg Appeal Nederland Foundation , which was founded in 1993 and disputes health risks related to nitrates in foods and antibiotic-resistant bacteria . The Heidelberg Appeal was promoted in 1993 by the International Center for a Scientific Ecology , a group set up by Michael Salomon `` that was considered important in Philip Morris ' plans to create a group in Europe similar to The Advancement of Sound Science Coalition ( TASSC ) '' . Parts of the Heidelberg Appeal endorse environmental concerns , such as a sentence that states , `` We fully subscribe to the objectives of a scientific ecology for a universe whose resources must be taken stock of , monitored and preserved . '' Its 72 Nobel laureates include 49 who also signed the `` World Scientists ' Warning to Humanity '' , which was circulated that same year by the Union of Concerned Scientists ( UCS ) and attracted the majority of the world 's living Nobel laureates in science along with some 1,700 other leading scientists . In contrast with the vagueness of the Heidelberg Appeal , the `` World Scientists ' Warning '' is a very explicit environmental manifesto , stating that `` human beings and the natural world are on a collision course '' and citing ozone depletion , global climate change , air pollution , groundwater depletion , deforestation , overfishing , and species extinction among the trends that threaten to `` so alter the living world that it will be unable to sustain life in the manner that we know . '' Moreover the Heidelberg Appeal has been , if not specifically misrepresented , at least broadly interpreted out of context , for example , by The National Center for Public Policy which asserts `` The appeal warns industrialized nations that no compelling scientific consensus exists to justify mandatory greenhouse gas emissions cuts . '' Although the Heidelberg Appeal may be open to such an interpretation , it is not what the document said , as the text below shows . 1994 Jun 16 Matt Winokur then sends to a list of PM organisers a note saying : APCo ( the old spelling of APCO Worldwide ) is completing its evaluation of a Symposium for Europe in the fall . They have forwarded the draft Guiding Scientific Principles ( or GEP ) which would constitute the outcome of such a meeting . They are on the right track but the language is too vague . ( Tom ) Borelli and ( Richard ) Carchman will review and tighten . Obviously , any output from the symposium must be supportive of GEP . So the bottom line for both the GEP resolution and GEP Symposium must be in synch . Burson ( Marsteller ) has begun its feasibility review based on a more explicit understanding that GEP is what we are interested in promoting . I gather from Jim -LSB- Lindheim of B-M -RSB- that there may have been a misunderstanding as to whether or not Burson was to have proceeded with the review prior to the presentation of a `` joint '' proposal -LSB- APCO and B-M -RSB- . I was aware that Burson began and take responsibility for allowing them to proceed . If you do n't want to pay for it then I will . But the intelligence obtained from their interviews with potential coalition sponsors as well as information about analogous efforts by existing groups , e.g. , Heidelberg , will be critical to the development of a comprehensive Burson/APCo proposal . -LSB- Note : after a territory battle , Philip Morris had suggested that rivals APCO and B-M present this as a joint proposal -RSB- The Burson research is necessary now in order to tell us whether it is possible or efficient to try to develop an enduring -LSB- ` Sound Science ' -RSB- coalition following on from the symposium . Possible , in that there may prove to be an insufficient amount of interest in the corporate sector for such a movement . Efficient , in that there may already exist analogous groups which we could use without going to the effort of starting one from scratch . And we need to be careful not to step on unseen toes . For example , Bruce Ames is part of TASSC and Heidelberg . Do we need/want him on a third group in Europe ? Thus the benefit in having Burson complete the study now , is that what they learn will be factored into both the content of the symposium AND inform us as to what options are available after the symposium concludes . If we only want a one off event , that 's our decision . But I would think we 'd at least want a mechanism to be able to tap the participants to later on endorse the GEP resolution in the appropriate EU institutions . The Burson research will also turn up corporate interest in GEP in general which may help us identify allies regardless of whether we do either a symposium or create a coalition . The presentation therefore at the next TF mtg. will be a single proposal for PM prepared jointly by Burson and APCo . And I 've asked Margery -LSB- Krause of APCO -RSB- and Jim -LSB- Lindheim of B-M -RSB- to come themselves , as well as any other support staff they may wish to have accompany them .",
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"text": "Copyright law of the Netherlands According to the Dutch Copyright Law ( called Auteurswet ) , a Dutch copyright ( called auteursrecht ) is the exclusive right of the author of a work of literature , science or art , to publish and duplicate such work ( article 1 ) . A copyright comes into existence by making the work . No formalities , such as copyright registration , are necessary to obtain a copyright . The duration of a copyright is 70 years after the death of the author ( article 37 ) . The term `` work '' includes many materials , such as books , brochures , films , photographs , musical works , works of visual art and geographical maps ( article 10 ) . Further , the Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that to be considered a work , it should have its own , original character with the personal imprint of the author ( HR 4 January 1991 , NJ 1991 , 608 ( Van Dale/Romme ) ) . The exclusive right to publish a work includes amongst others the publication of a copy of ( part of ) the work , the public recitation thereof and to rent or lend ( part of ) the work to public institutions ( article 12 ) . The exclusive right to duplicate a work includes amongst others the recording , the translation , the music arrangement and the adaptation for the screen of the work ( article 13 ) .",
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"text": "Oxford Policy Management Oxford Policy Management ( OPM ) is an international development consulting firm which aims to help low - and middle-income countries achieve growth and reduce poverty and disadvantage through public policy reform . The company works with donor organisations ( which have included UNICEF and the World Bank ) , governments and NGOs focusing on areas such as economic development , health , education , climate change and social welfare , with a strong focus on research . OPM is headquartered in Oxford , UK , and has several hundred staff and a global network of offices .",
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"text": "Center for Civic Media The MIT Center for Civic Media ( formerly the Center for Future Civic Media ) is a research and practical center that develops and implements tools that support political action and `` the information needs of -LSB- civic -RSB- communities '' . Its mission reads in part : The MIT Center for Civic Media creates and deploys technical and social tools that fill the information needs of communities . We are inventors of new technologies that support and foster civic media and political action ; we are a hub for the study of these technologies ; and we coordinate community-based test beds both in the United States and internationally . It was founded in 2007 as a joint effort of the MIT Media Lab and the MIT Comparative Media Studies program . Its initial funding , a four-year grant from the Knight Foundation , was won in a contest `` to foster blogs and other digital efforts that seek to bring together residents of a city or town in ways that local newspapers historically have done . '' The founders planned to `` develop new technologies and practices to help newspapers attract readers as a greater number of Americans use the Internet as their primary news source . '' It expanded in 2011 . Staffed by academic , technical , and professional staff , the Center was originally led by Christopher Csikszentmihályi , along with the Media Lab 's Mitchel Resnick and Comparative Media Studies ' Henry Jenkins . Ethan Zuckerman was announced as the Center 's new director in June 2011 . Others affiliated with the center include Sasha Costanza-Chock , Benjamin Mako Hill , William Uricchio , Jing Wang , and Jeffrey Warren .",
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"text": "Anti-nuclear groups in the United States More than eighty anti-nuclear groups are operating , or have operated , in the United States . These include : Abalone Alliance , Clamshell Alliance , Greenpeace USA , Institute for Energy and Environmental Research , Musicians United for Safe Energy , Nevada Desert Experience , Nuclear Control Institute , Nuclear Information and Resource Service , Public Citizen Energy Program , Shad Alliance , and the Sierra Club . These are direct action , environmental , health , and public interest organizations who oppose nuclear weapons and/or nuclear power . In 1992 , the chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said that `` his agency had been pushed in the right direction on safety issues because of the pleas and protests of nuclear watchdog groups '' . Some of the most influential groups in the anti-nuclear movement have had members who included Nobel Laureates ( e.g. , Linus Pauling and Hermann Joseph Muller ) . These scientists have belonged primarily to two groups : the Federation of American Scientists , and the Committee for Nuclear Responsibility .",
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"text": "ARCM ARCM is the abbreviation of the diploma qualification Associate of the Royal College of Music and the post-nominal letters a holder is entitled to use . Like the LRAM it was formerly offered in a teaching or performing version , but unlike the latter it is no longer available . There is no obvious successor to the ARCM , since the College 's undergraduates now follow a BMus ( Hons ) course accredited by the College itself ; although in 2012 approximately a quarter of the academic staff included ARCM in their lists of qualifications . When the basic graduate course led to the GRSM `` graduate diploma '' a condition of graduating was an ARCM pass achieved no later than a year before graduation .",
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"text": "Open peer review Open peer review ( also called `` public peer review '' , `` transparent peer review '' ) denotes several , closely related forms of scholarly peer review . Out of over a hundred definitions/forms , a few can be mentioned : Open-identity or attributed peer review ( as opposed to anonymous peer review ) Open-disclosure or public peer review , where the peer review contents are publicly available Open-invitation or post-publication peer review , where anyone interested can contribute to the peer review process . Can also be a continuous process after publication .",
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"text": "MediaCommons MediaCommons is an in-development all-electronic scholarly publishing network in media studies , being created in partnership with the Institute for the Future of the Book and with the support of New York University and the National Endowment for the Humanities . MediaCommons established its first presence on the web in November 2006 with a now-defunct development site named `` making MediaCommons , '' and opened its current web site in March 2007 . The first project established on MediaCommons was In Media Res , an ongoing feature in which notable scholars in media studies present and comment upon brief , timely videoclips , aiming to promote dialogue between scholars and the broader public about the significance of media representations and forms . MediaCommons claims among its goals a transformation in scholarly publishing , suggesting that the network `` will not simply shift the locus of publishing from print to screen , but will actually transform what it means to ` publish , ' allowing the author , the publisher , and the reader all to make the process of such discourse just as visible as its product . '' The network promises to speed up the processes of publishing , but also to shift the focus of scholarly publishing back to communication amongst scholars . For this reason , the editors describe MediaCommons as a `` scholarly network '' rather than an electronic journal or press . MediaCommons is also an experiment in reimagining the processes of peer review in the humanities , opening up the process to public debate and discussion , and using both web-based metrics and commentary to create a process of `` peer-to-peer review . '' The backbone of this system is a social networking system currently being built by the NYU Digital Library Technology Services . MediaCommons has thus far published two commentable papers , one on the future of scholarly publishing , and the other on CommentPress , the WordPress theme developed by the Institute for the Future of the Book that allows for paragraph-by-paragraph commenting on lengthy documents . The co-coordinating editors of MediaCommons are Kathleen Fitzpatrick and Avi Santo , and the project draws on the support of an editorial board of scholars from across the digital humanities .",
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"text": "Astro Boy (2003 TV series) is a remake of the 1960s anime series of the same name created by Osamu Tezuka , which was produced by his company , Tezuka Productions , Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan , Dentsu , and Fuji Television network . It was also shown on Animax , who have broadcast the series across its respective networks worldwide , including Japan , Southeast Asia , South Asia , East Asia , and other regions . It was created to celebrate the birth date of Atom/Astro Boy ( as well as the 40th anniversary of the original TV series ) . Under the original English name ( instead of Mighty Atom ) , it kept the same classic art style as the original manga and anime , but was revisioned and modernized with more lush , high-quality , near-theatrical animation and visuals . It combined the playfulness of the early anime with the darker , more serious and dramatic Science fiction themes of the manga and the 1980 series . The anime broadcast in Japan on the same date as Atom 's / Astro 's birth in the manga ( April 6 , 2003 ) across Animax and Fuji Television . It was directed by Kazuya Konaka and written by Chiaki J. Konaka at the beginning of the series . Other writers included were Keiichi Hasegawa , Sadayuki Murai , Ai Ohta , Hirotoshi Kobayashi , Kenji Konuta , and Marc Handler , who was also executive story editor .",
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"text": "Astronet Astronet is a consortium which gather European funding agencies in order to establish a comprehensive long-term planning for the development of European astronomy . The consortium started on September 1 , 2005 .",
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"text": "WELMEC WELMEC is a body set up to promote European cooperation in the field of legal metrology . WELMEC members are drawn from the national authorities responsible for legal metrology in European Union ( EU ) and European Free Trade Association ( EFTA ) member states . WELMEC state their mission as being `` to develop and maintain mutual acceptance among its members and to maintain effective cooperation to achieve a harmonised and consistent approach to the societies needs for legal metrology and for the benefit of all stakeholders including consumers and businesses . '' WELMEC was established in 1990 , at a meeting in Bern , Switzerland , and was originally the acronym for the `` Western European Legal Metrology Cooperation '' . WELMEC has 30 members and 7 associate members . Today , although the name is still WELMEC , as the European Union extended its membership outside Western Europe , so did WELMEC , the organisation 's membership encompassing EU member states , EFTA members and aspiring EU members : one of the aims of WELMEC being the provision of assistance to aspiring EU members in aligning their legal metrology process with those of the EU . As of 2013 , WELMEC 's principal activities cantered on the operation of the EU Nonautomatic Weighing Instruments Directive ( NAWI - EU directive 2009/23/EC ) and the implementation of the EU Measuring Instruments Directive ( MID - EU directive ( 2004/22/EC ) . The organisation 's working parties , which map onto various aspects of these two directives , are : WG 2 Directive Implementation ( 2009/23/EC ) WG 4 General Aspects of legal metrology WG 5 Metrological supervision WG 6 Prepackages WG 7 Software WG 8 Measuring Instruments Directive WG 10 Measuring equipment for liquids other than water WG 11 Utility meters",
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"text": "AEM AEM or A.E.M. may refer to : AEM ( 1924 automobile ) , a French electric car AEM ( 1987 automobile ) , a Welsh-built version of the Mini-Moke AEM ( psychedelic ) , a psychedelic drug AEM rubber , an ethylene acrylic rubber Adobe Experience Manager Agencia Espacial Mexicana ( English : Mexican Space Agency ) , the national space agency of Mexico Agnico-Eagle Mines Alkaline earth metal Analytic element method , a numerical technique Anion exchange membrane Applied and Environmental Microbiology , a scientific research journal Applied element method , a method of structural analysis Arem language Association of Equipment Manufacturers Atlantic Equatorial mode , a climate pattern of the tropical Atlantic Ocean Aviation Electrician 's Mate , a rating of the U.S. Navy Cornell University Department of Applied Economics and Management Applications Explorer Mission , part of the Explorer program",
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"text": "Motion Picture Editors Guild The Motion Picture Editors Guild ( MPEG ) is the guild that represents freelance and staff motion picture film and television editors and other post-production professionals and story analysts throughout the United States . The Motion Picture Editors Guild ( Union Local 700 ) is a part of the 500 affiliated local unions of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees ( IATSE ) , a national labor organization with 104,000-plus members . There are more than 6,000 members of the Editors Guild . The MPEG negotiates collective bargaining agreements ( union contracts ) with producers and major motion picture movie studios and enforces existing agreements with employers involved in post-production . The MPEG provides assistance for securing better working conditions , including but salary , medical benefits , safety ( particularly `` turnaround time '' ) and artistic ( assignment of credit ) concerns .",
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"text": "American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine The American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine , founded in 1976 , also known as the ABSNM is an organization in North America that offers certification to specialty areas of advanced nuclear medicine . The board offers certification in the following areas : Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation Radiopharmaceutical Science Radiation Protection Molecular Imaging The ABSNM is co-sponsored by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging , the American College of Nuclear Physicians , and the American College of Nuclear Medicine and offers an equivalent board to that of the ABR for physicists to be certified in nuclear medicine The board is officially recognized by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine , American College of Radiology and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under 10 CFR Part 35.50 ( a ) ( 2 ) .",
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"text": "Archigram __ NOTOC __ Archigram was an avant-garde architectural group formed in the 1960s - based at the Architectural Association , London - that was neofuturistic , anti-heroic and pro-consumerist , drawing inspiration from technology in order to create a new reality that was solely expressed through hypothetical projects . The main members of the group were Peter Cook , Warren Chalk , Ron Herron , Dennis Crompton , Michael Webb and David Greene . Designer Theo Crosby was the `` hidden hand '' behind the group . He gave them coverage in Architectural Design magazine ( where he was an editor from 1953 -- 62 ) , brought them to the attention of the Institute of Contemporary Arts ( ICA ) in London , where , in 1963 , they mounted an exhibition called Living Cities , and in 1964 brought them into the Taylor Woodrow Design Group , which he headed , to take on experimental projects . The pamphlet Archigram I was printed in 1961 to proclaim their ideas . Committed to a ` high tech ' , light weight , infra-structural approach that was focused towards survival technology , the group experimented with modular technology , mobility through the environment , space capsules and mass-consumer imagery . Their works offered a seductive vision of a glamorous future machine age ; however , social and environmental issues were left unaddressed . Archigram agitated to prevent modernism from becoming a sterile and safe orthodoxy by its adherents . Unlike ephemeralisation from Buckminster Fuller which assumes more must be done with less material ( because material is finite ) , Archigram relies on a future of interminable resources . The works of Archigram had a neofuturistic slant being influenced by Antonio Sant ` Elia 's works . Buckminster Fuller and Yona Friedman were also important sources of inspiration . The works of Archigram served as a source of inspiration for later works such as the High tech ` Pompidou centre ' 1971 by Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano , early Norman Foster works , Gianfranco Franchini and Future Systems . By the early 1970s the strategy of the group had changed . In 1973 Theo Crosby wrote that its members had `` found their original impulses towards megastructures blunted by the changing intellectual climate in England , where the brash dreams of modern architects are received with ever-increasing horror . They are now more concerned with the infiltration of technology into the environment at a much less obvious level '' . The group was financially supported by mainstream architects , such as David Rock of BDP . Rock later nominated Archigram for the RIBA Royal Gold Medal which they received in 2002 . Sixpack France dedicated their Summer Spring 2009 Collection to this movement .",
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"text": "Sverker Åström Carl Sverker Åström ( 30 December 1915 -- 26 June 2012 ) was a Swedish diplomat .",
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"text": "Benefits realisation management Benefits realisation management ( BRM ) ( also benefits management , benefits realisation or project benefits management ) is one of the many ways of managing how time and resources are invested into making desirable changes . Benefits realisation management has four main definitions . The first definition is to consider benefits management as an organisational change process . It is defined as `` the process of organizing and managing , such that the potential benefits arising from the use of IT are actually realized '' . The second definition perceives it as a process . Benefits management is defined by the Association for Project Management ( APM ) as the identification , definition , planning , tracking and realisation of business benefits . The third definition is to apply this concept on project management level . Project benefits management is defined as `` the initiating , planning , organising , executing , controlling , transitioning and supporting of change in the organisation and its consequences as incurred by project management mechanisms to realise predefined project benefits '' . Finally , the last definition perceives benefits realisation management as a set of processes structured to close the gap between strategy planning and execution by ensuring the implementation of the most valuable initiatives . The popularity of BRM grew in the UK with the inclusion of BRM by the UK Government in their standardised approach to programmes , Managing Successful Programmes ( MSP ) . BRM practices aim to ensure the alignment between project outcomes and business strategies and has been shown to increase project success across different countries and industries . The Project Management Institute ( PMI ) identified that only one in five organisations report high maturity in benefits realisation .",
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"text": "Elise Neal Elise Neal ( born March 14 , 1966 ) is an American actress . Her big break came in 1997 , appearing in films Rosewood , Money Talks and Scream 2 . From 1998 to 2003 , Neal starred as Yvonne Hughley in the ABC/UPN sitcom The Hughleys . She also has appeared in films include Restaurant ( 1998 ) , Mission to Mars ( 2000 ) , Paid in Full ( 2002 ) , Hustle & Flow ( 2005 ) , and Logan ( 2017 ) . On television , Neal also starred as Tia Jewel in the first two seasons of UPN sitcom All of Us from 2003 to 2005 . She also played many other roles on film and television . She is three-time NAACP Image Award nominee .",
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"text": "Room for Two (TV series) Room for Two is an American sitcom starring Patricia Heaton and Linda Lavin that aired for two seasons on ABC from March 24 , 1992 to July 6 , 1993 .",
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"text": "Desperate Housewives Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama and mystery series created by Marc Cherry , and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions . It originally aired for eight seasons on ABC , from October 3 , 2004 to May 13 , 2012 . Executive producer Cherry served as showrunner . Other executive producers since the fourth season included Bob Daily , George W. Perkins , John Pardee , Joey Murphy , David Grossman , and Larry Shaw . Set on Wisteria Lane , a street in the fictional town of Fairview in the fictional Eagle State , Desperate Housewives follows the lives of a group of women as seen through the eyes of their late friend and neighbor who committed suicide in the pilot episode . The storyline covers 13 years of the women 's lives over eight seasons , set between the years 2004 -- 2008 , and later 2013 -- 2017 ( the story arc includes a five-year passage of time , as well as flashbacks ranging from the 1980s to the 2020s ) . They work through domestic struggles and family life , while facing the secrets , crimes and mysteries hidden behind the doors of their -- on the surface -- beautiful and seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood . The series features an ensemble cast , headed by Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer , Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo , Marcia Cross as Bree Van de Kamp , and Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis . Brenda Strong narrates the series as the late Mary Alice Young , appearing sporadically in flashbacks or dream sequences . Desperate Housewives was well received by viewers and critics alike . It won multiple Primetime Emmy , Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards . From the 2004 -- 05 through the 2008 -- 09 television seasons , its first five seasons were rated amongst the top ten most-watched series . In 2007 , it was reported to be the most popular show in its demographic worldwide , with an audience of approximately 120 million and was also reported as the third most watched television series in a study of ratings in twenty countries . In 2012 , it remained the most-watched comedy series internationally based on data from Eurodata TV Worldwide , which measured ratings across five continents ; it has held this position since 2006 . Moreover , it was the third highest revenue earning series for 2010 , with $ 2.74 million per half an hour . The show was ranked at number fifty-six on Entertainment Weekly `` New TV Classics '' list . In 2011 , it was confirmed that Desperate Housewives would conclude after its eighth season ; the series finale aired on May 13 , 2012 . By the end of the series , it had surpassed Charmed as the longest running hour-long television series featuring all female leads by two episodes .",
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"text": "Meet the Browns (TV series) Tyler Perry 's Meet the Browns is an American sitcom created and produced by playwright , director , and producer Tyler Perry . The show initially revolved around Mr. Brown running a senior citizens ' home in Decatur , Georgia with his daughter Cora Simmons , but as the show progressed , this idea was gradually phased out and it became a typical family sitcom about a multigenerational clan living under one roof . The show premiered on Wednesday , January 7 , 2009 and finished its run on November 18 , 2011 on TBS . It is made in the model of his play and film of the same name . The show stars David Mann and Tamela Mann , who starred in the earlier stage play and motion picture .",
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"text": "Working It Out Working It Out is an American sitcom starring Jane Curtin and Stephen Collins that aired on NBC from August 22 to December 12 , 1990 . The series was created and executive produced by Bill Persky .",
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"text": "North Shore (TV series) North Shore is an American prime-time soap opera that aired on Fox every Monday at 8 p.m. EST ( 7 p.m. CST ) for seven months in 2004 and 2005 . It centered on the staff and guests of the fictional Grand Waimea Hotel and Resort ( actually the real-life Turtle Bay Resort located near Kahuku , O'ahu ) on Oahu 's North Shore in Hawaii . From Fox 's website : Intrigue abounds at the Grand Waimea Hotel , an exclusive Hawaiian escape for the wealthy , powerful and beautiful . Hawaiian native Jason Matthews runs the hotel and makes sure every guest gets everything they need . But when former flame Nicole Booth arrives as the hotel 's new Director of Guest Relations , Jason 's world is turned upside down . But Grand Waimea owner , Vincent Colville , is staying on top of him to make sure his past with Nicole wo n't affect their work life . North Shore premiered on June 14 , 2004 , with a 13-episode commitment from Fox . The show was canceled in January 2005 after a 21-episode , single-season run . The show ended on a cliffhanger , and the final episode of the series has only had a single airing , not being shown in most territories ( including America ) .",
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"text": "In Case of Emergency (TV series) In Case of Emergency is an American half-hour sitcom television series shown on ABC in the United States . The series follows a group of high school acquaintances whose lives have not turned out as they hoped . It premiered on January 3 , 2007 , at 9:30 pm and ended on April 11 , 2007 . The pilot episode was directed by Jon Favreau and the cast included Jonathan Silverman , David Arquette , Lori Loughlin , Kelly Hu , and Greg Germann . ABC gave early renewal notices to several of its series on March 21 , 2007 but In Case of Emergency was not one of them . On April 12 , 2007 , ABC announced that the show had been officially cancelled , leaving one episode unaired , which has since been broadcast internationally .",
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"text": "The Secret Life of the American Teenager The Secret Life of the American Teenager ( often shortened to Secret Life ) is an American teen drama television series created by Brenda Hampton . It first season aired on ABC Family on July 1 , 2008 and ran until June 3 , 2013 . The show was renewed for four additional seasons . The series received generally mixed reviews from mainstream critics when it began broadcasting , but was well received among female and teenage viewers . The pilot episode broke the record for the highest rated debut on ABC Family with 2.82 million viewers , a record previously held by Kyle XY . The season one finale brought in 4.50 million viewers , beating that night 's episode of Gossip Girl , which had less than half its usual number of viewers . Premiering to mostly positive reviews from critics and being well received among viewers , the second season of Secret Life opened with the largest audience for the series , posting a series high in total viewers with 4.68 million viewers ; in adults 18 -- 34 it was the number one scripted original premiere of Summer 2009 . Furthermore , the mid-season premiere became ABC Family 's most watched telecast of all time with viewers ages 12 -- 34 , with more than three million viewers watching . The show earned the Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer TV Show during its premiere season , and spawned a book entitled The Secret Diary of Ashley Juergens .",
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"text": "What's Happening!! What 's Happening !! is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from August 5 , 1976 , to April 28 , 1979 . The show premiered as a summer series . With good ratings and reviews , and after the failure of several other shows on the network , What 's Happening !! returned in November 1976 as a weekly series . It remained a regular show until 1979 ; ratings were modest . What 's Happening !! was loosely based on the Eric Monte-penned film Cooley High . From 1985 to 1988 , a sequel series called What 's Happening Now !! aired in first-run syndication , with most of the major cast members reprising their roles . What 's Happening !! was Bud Yorkin 's second series after he ended his partnership with Norman Lear in Tandem Productions . The show was produced by TOY Productions , which was formed by Yorkin , Saul Turtletaub , and Bernie Orenstein after the split .",
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"text": "Julie Farr, M.D. Julie Farr , M.D. ( Having Babies ) is an American television show that aired on the ABC network in 1978 . It followed three television movies called Having Babies which aired from 1976 -- 78 , and was not renewed after its initial run of episodes aired in March -- April 1978 . The show began airing as Having Babies but was renamed Julie Farr , M.D. during its run after its lead character .",
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"text": "List of Sports Night characters Sports Night is an American comedy-drama which aired on ABC from September 1998 until May 2000 . The show goes behind the scenes at a fictional network sports round-up show , akin to ESPN show Sports Center , and the interactions on and off screen between the eccentric characters .",
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"text": "List of The Middle episodes The Middle is a primetime American comedy series created by DeAnn Heline and Eileen Heisler for the ABC network . The Middle stars Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn as Frankie and Mike Heck , a used-car saleswoman and the manager of a small mining firm respectively , who struggle to raise their children in the fictional middle-class town of Orson , Indiana . Their three children include the athletic but underachieving , slow-witted Axl ( Charlie McDermott ) , cluelessly unpopular daughter Sue ( Eden Sher ) , and frustrated , odd child-genius Brick ( Atticus Shaffer ) . The Hecks find themselves embroiled in somewhat unusual events as they attempt to navigate their day-to-day lives . The series was met with a positive reception from television critics when it premiered on September 30 , 2009 , with a score of 70 on the aggregated reviews website Metacritic . On March 3 , 2016 , ABC renewed the series for an eighth season . On January 25 , 2017 , ABC renewed the series for a ninth season .",
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"text": "Good & Evil Good & Evil is an American sitcom which was broadcast in the United States on ABC from September 25 , 1991 until October 30 , 1991 . The series was created by Susan Harris , and produced by Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions in association with Touchstone Television .",
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"text": "A Current Affair (U.S. TV series) A Current Affair is an American television newsmagazine that aired in syndication from July 1986 to 1996 before reappearing briefly in March 2005 . The show was produced by 20th Century Fox , and long based at Fox 's New York flagship WNYW .",
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"text": "Ladies Man (1999 TV series) Ladies Man is an American television sitcom series starring Alfred Molina as husband , father , son , ex-husband and son-in-law who lives with a number of women under one roof . The show was first broadcast on September 20 , 1999 , and lasted for two seasons on CBS until June 27 , 2001 . The series co-starred Betty White and is perhaps most memorable for reuniting White and her Golden Girls co-stars Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty in one of the later episodes .",
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"text": "That '80s Show That '80s Show is an American sitcom that aired from January through May 2002 . Despite having a similar name , show structure , and many of the same writers and production staff , it is not considered a direct-sequel of the more successful That '70s Show . The characters and story lines from both shows never crossed paths . Although the main character , Corey Howard ( Glenn Howerton ) , is designed as Eric Forman 's ( Topher Grace ) cousin , the show itself was a separate decade-based show created because of That '70s Show '' 's popularity at the time . The show was set in 1984 and revolved around the lives of a group of friends living in San Diego , California . It debuted January 23 , 2002 , and the final episode aired May 29 , 2002 . Its regular time slot was on Wednesday nights at 8:00 / 7:00 Central on the Fox Network , although a few shows were aired on different nights . Its main time slot competitors were ABC 's My Wife and Kids , CBS 's 60 Minutes II , and NBC 's Ed '' . All 13 episodes , which were filmed at CBS Studio Center , aired at least once .",
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"text": "The Goldbergs (2013 TV series) The Goldbergs is an American sitcom that premiered on Tuesday , September 24 , 2013 on ABC . The series was created by Adam F. Goldberg and stars Wendi McLendon-Covey , Jeff Garlin , Sean Giambrone , Troy Gentile , Hayley Orrantia and George Segal . The show is produced by Goldberg , Seth Gordon , and Doug Robinson . It is based on Goldberg 's childhood and family in the 1980s , complete with a childhood version of himself . The fourth season premiered on September 21 , 2016 . In May 2017 , ABC renewed the series for a fifth and sixth season .",
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"text": "The Carmichael Show The Carmichael Show is an American sitcom television series created by Nicholas Stoller , Jerrod Carmichael , Ari Katcher , and Willie Hunter that premiered on August 26 , 2015 , on NBC . Starring Carmichael , it follows a fictional version of his family . The multi-camera show is set in Charlotte , North Carolina . On May 15 , 2016 , NBC renewed the series for a 13-episode third season , which premiered with back-to-back episodes on May 31 , 2017 .",
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"text": "List of The Middle characters The Middle is an American sitcom about a working-class family living in Indiana and facing the day-to-day struggles of home life , work , and raising children . The Middle premiered September 30 , 2009 , on the ABC network and is airing its eighth season as of 201617 . It features Everybody Loves Raymond star Patricia Heaton and Scrubs star Neil Flynn . Below is a list of characters central to the series .",
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"text": "List of Three's Company episodes Three 's Company is an American sitcom that aired from 1977 to 1984 on ABC .",
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"text": "Ellen (TV series) Ellen is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network from March 29 , 1994 , to July 22 , 1998 , consisting of 109 episodes . The title role is Ellen Morgan , played by stand-up comedian Ellen DeGeneres , a neurotic bookstore owner in her thirties . The title of the series was These Friends of Mine for the first season , but it was subsequently changed to avoid confusion with the NBC series Friends , which premiered in September 1994 . The series centered on Ellen 's dealing with her quirky friends , her family , and the problems of daily life . The series is notable for being one of the first with a main character to come out as gay , which DeGeneres ' character did in the 1997 episode `` The Puppy Episode '' , which aired shortly after DeGeneres publicly revealed that she was gay in real life . This event received a great deal of media exposure , ignited controversy , and prompted ABC to place a parental advisory at the beginning of each episode . The series ' theme song ( used in season 3 onwards ) , `` So Called Friend '' , is by Scottish band Texas . A running gag during the third and fourth seasons was that each episode had a distinct/different opening credits sequence ( often with singing and dancing ) , resulting from Ellen 's ongoing search for the perfect opening credits .",
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Alex Rodriguez has 696 home runs.
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"text": "Alex Rodriguez Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez ( born July 27 , 1975 ) , nicknamed `` A-Rod '' , is a Dominican-American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman . He played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball ( MLB ) for the Seattle Mariners , Texas Rangers , and New York Yankees . Rodriguez was one of the sport 's most highly touted prospects and is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time . During his 22-year career , Rodriguez has amassed a .297 batting average , 696 home runs , over 2,000 runs batted in ( RBI ) , over 2,000 runs scored , and over 3,000 hits . He is a 14-time All-Star and has won three American League ( AL ) Most Valuable Player ( MVP ) Awards , ten Silver Slugger Awards , and two Gold Glove Awards . Rodríguez is the career record holder for grand slams with 25 . However , he has led a highly controversial career due to signing two of the most lucrative sports contracts in history while incurring criticism from the media for his behavior and use of illegal performance-enhancing drugs . The Mariners selected Rodriguez first overall in the 1993 MLB draft , and he debuted in the major leagues the following year at the age of 18 . In 1996 , he became the Mariners ' starting shortstop and finished second in voting for the AL MVP Award . Rodriguez 's combination of power , speed , and defense made him a cornerstone of the franchise , but he left the team via free agency after the 2000 season to join the Rangers . The 10-year , $ 252 million contract he signed was the richest in baseball history . He played at a high level in his three years with Texas , highlighted by his first AL MVP Award win in 2003 , but the team failed to make the playoffs during his tenure . Prior to the 2004 season , Rodriguez was traded to the Yankees , for whom he converted to a third baseman due to incumbent shortstop Derek Jeter . In his first four seasons with New York , he was twice more named AL MVP . After opting out of his contract following the 2007 season , Rodriguez signed a new 10-year , $ 275 million deal with the Yankees , extending his record for the sport 's most lucrative contract . He became the youngest player ever to hit 500 home runs , reaching the milestone in 2007 . He won his first World Series in 2009 , which was the first year of the new Yankee Stadium . The following year , he became the career leader in home runs by a player of Hispanic descent . In recent years , Rodriguez has been hampered by hip and knee injuries , which have caused him to exclusively become a designated hitter . He played his final game as a Yankee on August 12 , 2016 . In February 2009 , after previously denying use of performance-enhancing drugs , including during a 2007 interview with Katie Couric on 60 Minutes , Rodriguez admitted to using steroids , saying he used them from 2001 to 2003 when playing for Rangers due to `` an enormous amount of pressure '' to perform . While recovering from a hip injury in 2013 , Rodriguez made headlines by feuding with team management over his rehabilitation and for having allegedly obtained performance-enhancing drugs as part of the Biogenesis baseball scandal . In August 2013 , MLB suspended him 211 games for his involvement in the scandal , but he was allowed to play while appealing the punishment . Had the original suspension been upheld , it would have been the longest non-lifetime suspension in Major League Baseball history . After an arbitration hearing , the suspension was reduced to 162 games , keeping him off the field for the entire 2014 season .",
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"text": "Jeff Bagwell Jeffrey Robert Bagwell ( born May 27 , 1968 ) is an American former professional first baseman and coach who spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball ( MLB ) playing career with the Houston Astros . Originally a Boston Red Sox fourth-round selection from the University of Hartford as a third baseman in the 1989 amateur draft , he was then traded to the Astros in 1990 . The National League ( NL ) Rookie of the Year in 1991 , Bagwell then won the NL Most Valuable Player ( MVP ) in 1994 , was a four-time MLB All-Star , three-time Silver Slugger winner and a Gold Glove recipient . Forming a core part of Astros lineups with Craig Biggio and Lance Berkman given the epithet `` Killer B 's '' , Houston finished in first or second place in the National League Central division in 11 of 12 seasons from 1994 to 2005 . They qualified for the playoffs six times , culminating in Bagwell 's lone World Series appearance in 2005 . He was elected to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2005 , and to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017 . Bagwell was part of the trade that sent relief pitcher Larry Andersen to the Red Sox , now regarded as one of the most lopsided trades in sports history . Andersen pitched just 22 innings for Boston while Bagwell hit 449 home runs for the Astros , the most in club history , among setting numerous other franchise career and single-season records . He excelled at every major aspect of the game , including hitting , on-base ability , running , defense , and throwing . One of the most consistent players of his generation , in each of his first 11 seasons , he produced no fewer than 4.7 wins above replacement ( WAR ) per Baseball-Reference . com . His 1994 season was perhaps his finest . As the fourth unanimous NL MVP in history , he set the record for fewest plate appearances to reach both 100 runs scored and 100 runs batted in , produced a .750 slugging percentage − the highest in the NL since 1925 − while batting a career-high .368 . In 1999 , he finished second in the MVP voting , producing his second career 30 -- 30 season . The only player in MLB history to achieve six consecutive seasons ( 1996 -- 2001 ) with each of 30 home runs , 100 RBI , 100 runs scored , and 100 walks , Bagwell is just the fifth to achieve 300 home runs , 1,000 RBI , and 1,000 runs scored in his first 10 seasons . He is just one of 12 players in history to hit 400 home runs and record an on-base percentage ( OBP ) of .400 , and the only first baseman with at least 400 home runs and 200 stolen bases . Overall , Bagwell batted over .300 six times , had a career OBP of .408 ( 39th all-time ) and a slugging percentage of .540 ( 32nd all-time ) . He is the only first baseman to achieve the 30 -- 30 club more than once . His 79.6 career WAR per Baseball-Reference . com ranks sixth all-time among first basemen . Since his playing career ended , Bagwell has served in sporadic instructor assignments with the Astros , including as hitting coach in 2010 .",
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"text": "Alex Reyes Alexander Reyes ( born August 29 , 1994 ) is a Dominican American professional baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball ( MLB ) . He was signed by the Cardinals as an amateur free agent in December 2012 , and made his MLB debut for them August 9 , 2016 . The Cardinals ' top prospect entering both the 2015 and 2016 seasons , Baseball America named him the second-best prospect overall in their 2016 mid-season ranking . He has played in two All-Star Futures Games and was one of two Cardinals ' Co-Minor League Pitchers of the Year in 2015 .",
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"text": "José Bautista José Antonio Bautista Santos ( born October 19 , 1980 ) is a Dominican professional baseball right fielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball ( MLB ) . He previously played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles , Tampa Bay Devil Rays , Kansas City Royals , and Pittsburgh Pirates . His professional career began when the Pittsburgh Pirates selected him in the 20th round of the 2000 first year player draft . In 2010 , Bautista became the 26th member of the 50 home run club while leading the major leagues in home runs for the first of two consecutive seasons , and , from 2010 -- 15 , has hit more home runs than any player in the major leagues . An MLB All-Star selection six consecutive times , he has won three Silver Slugger Awards and two Hank Aaron Awards . In addition , he has received the American League Player of the Month Award five times and the Player of the Week four times . Before being traded to the Blue Jays , Bautista primarily played third base . Although major league scouts initially noted Bautista while in junior college for his batting skills -- including power hitting potential -- and a strong throwing arm , his career took detours until realizing his potential in 2010 . He made his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 2004 , and , that year , became the first player ever to appear on five MLB rosters in one season . The last of those clubs were the Pirates , where he played at five different positions as a utility player until being traded to the Blue Jays in 2008 . After making adjustments to his swing , Bautista broke through with ten home runs in September 2009 . He has since been voted in the top ten in the AL Most Valuable Player Award four times and is a leader or among the top ten in numerous offensive single-season and career categories in Blue Jays ' franchise history . Since 2010 , Bautista has hit at least 20 home runs each year , and in four of those seasons , has hit at least 35 home runs , has both scored and driven in at least 100 runs , and has drawn at least 100 bases on balls , including twice leading the AL. . In 2015 , while playing in the playoffs for the first time , his bat flip in the American League Division Series caused a sensation that became a symbol of Toronto 's first playoff appearance in 22 years . In 2011 , he set up a program that assists athletes from the Dominican Republic to attend universities in the United States .",
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"text": "Cy Young Award The Cy Young Award is given annually to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball ( MLB ) , one each for the American League ( AL ) and National League ( NL ) . The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young , who died in 1955 . The award was originally given to the single best pitcher in the major leagues , but in 1967 , after the retirement of Frick , the award was given to one pitcher in each league . Each league 's award is voted on by members of the Baseball Writers ' Association of America , with one representative from each team . As of the 2010 season , each voter places a vote for first , second , third , fourth and fifth place among the pitchers of each league . The formula used to calculate the final scores is a weighted sum of the votes . The pitcher with the highest score in each league wins the award . If two pitchers receive the same number of votes , the award is shared . The current formula started in the 2010 season . Before that , dating back to 1970 , writers voted for three pitchers , with the formula of 5 points for a first place vote , 3 for a second place vote and 1 for a third place vote . Prior to 1970 , writers only voted for the best pitcher and used a formula of one point per vote .",
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"text": "Orlando Peña Orlando Gregorio Peña Guevara ( born November 17 , 1933 ) is a former pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between 1958 and 1975 for the Cincinnati Reds ( 1958 -- 60 ) , Kansas City Athletics ( 1962 -- 65 ) , Detroit Tigers ( 1965 -- 67 ) , Cleveland Indians ( 1967 ) , Pittsburgh Pirates ( 1970 ) , Baltimore Orioles ( 1971 , 1973 ) , St. Louis Cardinals ( 1973 -- 74 ) and California Angels ( 1975 ) . He batted and threw right-handed . In a 14-season career , Peña posted a 56 -- 77 record with 818 strikeouts and a 3.71 ERA in 427 games pitched , including 93 starts , 21 complete games , four shutouts , 40 saves , and 1202 innings . Peña currently serves as a scout for the Tigers .",
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"text": "Bronswell Patrick Bronswell Dante Patrick ( born September 16 , 1970 in Greenville , North Carolina ) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher . He also played in several international leagues . After Patrick pitched at D. H. Conley High School in Winterville , North Carolina , the Oakland Athletics selected him with the 593rd overall pick of the 1988 June draft , as part of the 23rd round . Patrick started out with the Phoenix Athletics in the Arizona League and pitched in Oakland 's system until , when he left as a minor league free agent . Patrick had agreed to play as a `` replacement player '' in the wake of the 1994 baseball strike , but his Major League debut was postponed when the two sides struck a deal . He continued to pitch in the minor leagues for affiliates of the Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers , and on May 18 , 1998 he finally broke in as a reliever for the Brewers . He spent the majority of that season with the Brewers , pitching 78 innings while appearing mostly in relief . He collected four wins and one loss , struck out 49 batters , and posted a 4.69 earned run average . In a game on August 1 , he hit a home run against Félix Rodríguez , becoming the first Brewers pitcher to hit a home run since Skip Lockwood in . In a September 13 game against the Chicago Cubs , Patrick surrendered a home run to Sammy Sosa , during Sosa 's chase of the record for single-season home runs . The home run in question was Sosa 's 61st of the season , tying the previous mark set by Yankees outfielder Roger Maris , and placing him one behind McGwire , who had hit his 62nd on September 8 . Later in the same game , Sosa would hit his 62nd against Eric Plunk to pull into a tie with McGwire . After the season , the Brewers removed Patrick from their roster , and he joined the San Francisco Giants organization . Working as a starter for their AAA affiliate , the Fresno Grizzlies , Patrick set a Fresno record with 14 wins . The Giants rewarded him for his good work with a September callup , and he appeared in six games for them , picking up a win and a save despite a 10.12 ERA . The Giants removed him from their roster after the season , but Patrick has continued to pitch professionally . He was one of the top pitchers in the Mexican League in , with his 13-2 record helping the Mexico City Red Devils win their 14th championship . Most recently , he spent part of with the Tabasco Olmecas and Yucatán Lions of that same league , then joined the Brother Elephants of the Chinese Professional Baseball League . In a 2000 interview with the Calgary Sun , Patrick was quoted as saying , `` I 'm going to continue to try and pitch as long as I can . Until they come and tell me they 're taking the uniform away , and even then they 're not getting it without a fight . '' In between , Patrick played winter ball with the Leones del Caracas and Tiburones de La Guaira clubs of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League in three seasons spanning 1997 -- 2005 , and for the Samsung Lions of Korea Professional Baseball in 2002 . In 2008 , Patrick joined the staff of the AZL Padres as the team 's pitching coach . He also worked in the same capacity for the Single-A Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Midwest League in the 2010 season .",
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"text": "Sandy Alomar Jr. Santos `` Sandy '' Alomar Velázquez Jr. ( -LSB- aloˈmar -RSB- , -LSB- ˈæləmɑr -RSB- born June 18 , 1966 ) is a professional baseball catcher , coach , and manager . He played in Major League Baseball catcher for the San Diego Padres , Cleveland Indians , Chicago White Sox , Colorado Rockies , Texas Rangers , Los Angeles Dodgers , and New York Mets between 1988 and 2007 . Alomar is a six-time All-Star . He is the son of former major leaguer Sandy Alomar Sr. and the brother of Hall of Fame second baseman Roberto Alomar .",
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"text": "1998 Major League Baseball home run record chase The 1998 Major League Baseball home run chase in Major League Baseball was the race between first baseman Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals and right fielder Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs that resulted in both players breaking Roger Maris 's long-standing and highly coveted record of 61 home runs . McGwire broke Maris 's record on September 8 against the Cubs and finished with 70 home runs . Sosa finished with 66 . Several players had come close to breaking Maris 's record in the years before 1998 . Before the 1994 season was cut short by a labor dispute , Matt Williams of the San Francisco Giants and Ken Griffey , Jr. of the Seattle Mariners were both on a pace which threatened Maris 's record : they hit 43 and 40 home runs respectively in a season which was shortened by approximately 50 of the scheduled 162 games . In 1995 , Albert Belle became the first player since Cecil Fielder in 1990 to hit 50 home runs in a season . Belle was only the 4th player in the previous three decades to reach the 50 home run - milestone ( George Foster hit 52 in 1977 , following Willie Mays in 1965 ) . In 1996 , Brady Anderson of the Baltimore Orioles hit 50 home runs , twice the number he hit during any other season . Of more note was Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics , who first drew attention by hitting a league-leading 52 home runs that season while only playing in 130 games . The 1997 home run chase featured McGwire against Ken Griffey , Jr. of the Seattle Mariners . It was during that season that full-fledged interest over the record kicked in as both players were on record pace well into the summer . McGwire finished with 58 home runs despite a slump following his mid-season trade to the St. Louis Cardinals , besting Griffey 's total of 56 .",
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"text": "Eduardo Zambrano Eduardo José Zambrano ( born February 1 , 1966 ) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball player . He played parts of two Major League Baseball ( MLB ) seasons for the Chicago Cubs ( 1993 -- 94 ) , playing four different positions . He batted and threw right-handed . He was the American Association MVP in 1993 , leading the league with 32 home runs and 115 runs batted in . In the majors , Zambrano was a career .263 hitter ( 35-133 ) , with six home runs , 20 RBI , 18 runs , seven doubles , and two stolen bases in 75 games . Zambrano 's nephew , Rougned Odor , plays in MLB .",
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"text": "Gil Garrido Gil Gonzalo Garrido ( born June 26 , 1941 ) is a former backup infielder in Major League Baseball , playing mainly at shortstop for two different teams between the and seasons . Listed at 5 ft , 150 lb , Garrido batted and threw right-handed . He was born in Panama City , Panama . The diminutive Garrido was 22 years old when he entered the majors in 1964 with the San Francisco Giants , playing for them one year before joining the Atlanta Braves ( 1968 -- 1972 ) . His most productive season came in 1970 , when he posted career numbers in games ( 101 ) , batting average ( .264 ) , runs ( 38 ) , RBI ( 19 ) , hits ( 97 ) and extrabases ( 10 ) . He also appeared in the 1969 NLCS won by the New York Mets over Atlanta , 3 -- 0 , and went 2-for-12 . In a six-season career , Garrido was a .237 hitter ( 207-for-872 ) with one home run and 51 RBI in 334 games , including 81 runs , 14 doubles , one triple , and two stolen bases . Garrido also played from 1960 through 1968 in the San Francisco ( 1960 -- 1965 ) and Atlanta ( 1966 -- 1968 ) Minor league systems . In parts of nine seasons , he hit .266 with 18 homers and 328 RBI in 1177 games .",
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"text": "Jerry Lynch Gerald Thomas Lynch ( July 17 , 1930 -- March 31 , 2012 ) was a professional baseball player who was an outfielder and pinch hitter in the Major Leagues for the Pittsburgh Pirates ( 1954 -- 56 and 1963 -- 66 ) and Cincinnati Reds ( 1957 -- 63 ) . He was born in Bay City , Michigan . After two years of military service , he made his Major League debut at age 23 on April 15 , 1954 in a 7-4 Pirates ' loss to the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field . Starting in right field and batting third , he had one hit in four at bats . In his first three at-bats he flied out twice and struck out once against Dodgers pitcher Russ Meyer . His first career hit came in the ninth inning off Meyer , as he singled and also drove in his first two runs . Lynch helped the Reds win the 1961 National League pennant . On September 26 , 1961 , he propelled the Reds into the World Series with his two-run home run off Cubs pitcher Bob Anderson , scoring Vada Pinson . He finished 22nd in voting for the 1961 NL MVP . He was hitless in three official at bats and four plate appearances during the 1961 World Series , which the Reds lost in five games to the New York Yankees . Lynch is considered one of baseball 's all-time best pinch hitters . He had 116 pinch hits during his career , which ranks him 10th on the all-time list . Lynch is third on the all-time pinch hit home run list ( he was first when he retired ) with 18 , with five of those coming during the 1961 season while driving in 25 runs . Lynch was once quoted as saying , `` The good pinch-hitter is the guy who can relax enough to get the pitch he can hit . You almost always do get one pitch to hit every time you bat . So you have to have the patience to wait . And then you 've got to be able to handle the pitch when you get it . '' In 13 seasons , he played in 1,184 games with 2,879 at bats , 364 runs , 798 hits , 123 doubles , 34 triples , 115 home runs , 470 RBI , 224 walks , .277 batting average , .329 on-base percentage , .463 slugging percentage and 1,334 total bases . After his baseball career ended , Lynch partnered with former Pirates teammate Dick Groat to operate the Champion Lakes Golf Course in Ligonier , Pennsylvania . He retired to the Atlanta , Georgia area in the late 1980s . Lynch died on March 31 , 2012 at age 81 in Atlanta . He was survived by his wife Alice , sons Mark , Keith and Gerald , and daughter Kimberly .",
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"text": "Alfonso Soriano Alfonso Guilleard Soriano ( born January 7 , 1976 ) is a Dominican former professional baseball left fielder and second baseman . He played in Major League Baseball ( MLB ) for the New York Yankees , Chicago Cubs , Texas Rangers , and Washington Nationals , and in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp . Soriano began his professional career with Hiroshima in 1996 , but signed with the Yankees as a free agent in 1998 and was assigned to play in minor league baseball . The next year , he was the Most Valuable Player ( MVP ) in the All-Star Futures Game , and made his MLB debut for the Yankees , with whom he would win two American League championships . The Yankees traded Soriano to the Rangers after the 2003 season , and the Rangers traded Soriano to the Nationals after the 2005 season . He signed a contract as a free agent with the Cubs before the 2007 season . The Cubs traded Soriano to the Yankees in 2013 , and the Yankees released him in 2014 . Soriano was a seven-time MLB All-Star , and won the All-Star Game MVP Award in 2004 . He won the Silver Slugger Award four times . He played primarily as a second baseman for the Yankees and Rangers before being converted to an outfielder with the Nationals . Soriano is one of only 54 major league players to hit 400 or more career home runs , and was seventh among active players in home runs at the time of his retirement .",
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"text": "Aubrey Huff Aubrey Lewis Huff III ( born December 20 , 1976 ) is an American former professional baseball player . He played in Major League Baseball ( MLB ) for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays , Houston Astros , Baltimore Orioles , Detroit Tigers , and San Francisco Giants . Huff is 6 ft tall and weighs 225 lb . He batted left-handed but threw right-handed . Huff attended Vernon College and the University of Miami , where he finished his career second in school batting average . He was drafted by the Devil Rays in the sixth round in 1998 . After a couple years in the minor leagues , he debuted with the Devil Rays in 2000 . His first full season in the majors came in 2001 . In 2002 , he finished tenth in the American League ( AL ) in batting average . He set a career high in 2003 with 34 home runs and batted .311 with 107 runs batted in ( RBI ) . Next season , he batted .297 with 24 home runs and 104 RBI . In 2005 , he was placed on the disabled list for the first time in his career , but he batted .261 with 22 home runs and 92 RBI . During the 2006 season , he was traded to the Astros . In 2007 , Huff signed a three-year contract with the Orioles . He hit 15 home runs his first season with the Orioles , his lowest total since 2001 . In 2008 , he won the Silver Slugger Award for the designated hitter position after batting .304 with 32 home runs and a career-high 108 RBI . During the 2009 season , he was traded to the Tigers . He became a free agent after the season and signed a one-year deal with the Giants . He batted .290 with 26 home runs in 2010 , reached the playoffs for the first time , and won his first World Series . He signed a two-year deal with the Giants in 2011 and hit 12 home runs , his lowest total since 2001 . In 2012 , he was used mostly as a pinch hitter and appeared in a career-low 52 games but won his second World Series with the Giants . On January 4 , 2014 , Huff officially announced his retirement from baseball and took a position as a baseball color commentator .",
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"text": "Al Gionfriddo Albert Francis `` Al '' Gionfriddo ( March 8 , 1922 -- March 14 , 2003 ) was an American professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder . Gionfriddo made his major league debut on September 23 , at the age of 22 with the Pittsburgh Pirates . He was a career .266 hitter whose best year was in 1945 when he hit .284 with 9 triples and 74 runs scored for the Pirates . He played in the majors for four years . He was acquired by the Brooklyn Dodgers from the Pirates midway through the season , and he is most famous for his heroic catch of a drive off the bat of the New York Yankees ' Joe DiMaggio in Game 6 of the 1947 World Series . The Dodgers led the Yankees 8 -- 5 going into the bottom of the 6th inning when Gionfriddo was brought in as a defensive replacement . Snuffy Stirnweiss and Yogi Berra were on base when DiMaggio drove the ball to the 415 marker . Gionfriddo raced across the field and caught the ball several steps before crashing into the bullpen gate . In one of the most famous images in baseball history , the taciturn DiMaggio shook his head and kicked at the dirt in frustration . At the time , there was no instant replay , and Gionfriddo was widely believed to have robbed DiMaggio of a home run . However , the game film , when developed later , clearly showed Gionfriddo catching the ball several steps shy of the wall , and thus actually robbing DiMaggio of a double or triple instead of a home run . Still photos of the catch contributed to the misconception that it was a potential home run , since the images showed Gionfriddo with his glove behind the bullpen gate , and the ball inside the glove . However , these photos were taken several seconds after the play , when Gionfriddo 's momentum had carried his arm over the gate . Gionfriddo was also involved in the even more famous Game 4 of the 1947 Series when Cookie Lavagetto 's pinch hit double not only broke up Bill Bevens ' no hitter with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning , but won the game as well when Gionfriddo ( who had entered the game as a pinch runner for Carl Furillo and stolen second ) and Eddie Miksis scored on the play . The 1947 World Series proved to be Gionfriddo 's swan song in the big leagues , as he was returned to the minor leagues in 1948 . After spending four years with the Dodgers ' AAA Montreal Royals and a season with the Class AA Fort Worth Cats , Gionfriddo was given a chance to play for and manage the Drummondville , Quebec Royals of the Class C Provincial League in 1953 . Unaffiliated with any major-league club , the Royals finished last , and Gionfriddo was replaced as manager in mid-season . He rejoined the Dodgers organization , playing for their Class B team in Newport News , Virginia . Drifting west , Gionfriddo played three years for teams in the California League , and then spent three years as the General Manager of the Dodgers ' Santa Barbara minor league club , before finally retiring from pro baseball after the 1959 season . Al Gionfriddo died in Solvang , California on March 14 , 2003 while golfing , at the age of 81 .",
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"text": "World Series The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball ( MLB ) in North America , contested since 1903 between the American League ( AL ) champion team and the National League ( NL ) champion team . The winner of the World Series championship is determined through a best-of-seven playoff , and the winning team is awarded the Commissioner 's Trophy . As the series is played in October ( and occasionally November ) , during the fall season in North America , it is often referred to as the Fall Classic . Prior to 1969 , the team with the best regular season win-loss record in each league automatically advanced to the World Series ; since then each league has conducted a championship series ( ALCS and NLCS ) preceding the World Series to determine which teams will advance . As of 2016 , the World Series has been contested 112 times , with the AL winning 64 and the NL winning 48 . The 2016 World Series took place between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs . Seven games were played , with the Cubs victorious after game seven , played in Cleveland . The final score was 8 -- 7 ; the game went into extra innings after a tied score of 6 -- 6 . This was the third World Series won by the Cubs , as well as their first title since 1908 , a period of 108 years . With the Cubs ' record long title drought finally ended , the Indians ' championship dry spell of 68 years and counting -- the Indians last won the Series in 1948 -- is currently the longest-running Series title absence . In the American League , the New York Yankees have played in 40 World Series and won 27 , the Philadelphia/Kansas City/Oakland Athletics have played in 14 and won 9 , and the Boston Red Sox have played in 12 and won 8 , including the first World Series . In the National League , the St. Louis Cardinals have appeared in 19 and won 11 , the New York/San Francisco Giants have played in 20 and won 8 , the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers have appeared in 18 and won 6 , and the Cincinnati Reds have appeared in 9 and won 5 . As of 2016 , no team has won consecutive World Series championships since the New York Yankees in , , and -- the longest such drought in Major League Baseball history .",
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"text": "1990 Oakland Athletics season The Oakland Athletics ' 1990 season was their 23rd in Oakland , California . It was also the 90th season in franchise history . The team finished first in the American League West with a record of 103-59 . The Athletics ' 1990 campaign ranks among the organization 's finest . Oakland , in winning 103 games , led the league outright in wins for a third consecutive season ; they remained the last major North American team to accomplish this until 2017 , when the feat was matched by the nearby Golden State Warriors of the NBA . The Athletics benefited from stellar performances in all areas of the game . The team 's offense was led by eventual Hall-of-Famer Rickey Henderson . Henderson finished the season with 65 stolen bases , 28 home runs , and a .325 batting average ; for his efforts , he took home the 1990 American League MVP Award . The Athletics also benefited from strong performances by superstars Mark McGwire and Jose Canseco . The pair clubbed 39 and 37 home runs , respectively ; in doing so , they drove in a combined total of 209 runs . Over the course of the season , the team added to an already strong offense ; the additions of recent All-Stars Willie Randolph , Willie McGee , and Harold Baines further widened the gap between the Athletics and the rest of the league . Established veterans ( such as Carney Lansford , Terry Steinbach , Dave Henderson , and Mike Gallego ) and promising young players ( mainly Walt Weiss and Mike Bordick ) rounded out arguably the deepest roster in all of Major League Baseball . Eight of the Athletics ' nine main postseason starters ( R. Henderson , McGwire , Canseco , McGee , Steinbach , Randolph , Baines , and Lansford ) played in at least one All-Star Game between 1988 and 1990 . The Athletics pitching staff , in many regards , had an even stronger campaign . The starting rotation was led by veteran Bob Welch . Welch would finish the season with both an MLB-leading 27 wins and a 2.95 ERA ; this performance was strong enough to net the 1990 Cy Young Award . Welch , as of 2014 , remains the last MLB pitcher to win at least 25 games in a season . Fellow starter Dave Stewart , winner of 22 games , finished in a tie ( with Pittsburgh starter Doug Drabek ) for the second-most wins in MLB . 1989 All-Star Mike Moore , 1991 All-Star Scott Sanderson , and longtime Athletic Curt Young rounded out the American League 's top rotation . The Athletics ' bullpen was led by superstar closer Dennis Eckersley , who posted a microscopic 0.61 ERA while recording 48 saves . As a team , the Athletics allowed only 570 runs ( the fewest in the American League by a wide margin ) . The Athletics easily won the American League West for a third consecutive season . They swept the Boston Red Sox , four games to none , in that year 's American League Championship series ; in doing so , they won a third consecutive American League pennant . The Athletics entered the 1990 World Series as heavy favorites . Despite this , however , they were themselves swept by the Cincinnati Reds . The Athletics have not reached the World Series since .",
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"text": "Luis Gómez (baseball) Luis Gómez Sánchez is a former professional baseball player who played during the 1970s and 1980s . Born in Guadalajara , Jalisco , Mexico in 1951 and raised in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles , CA , he attended and graduated from Nightingale Jr. . High , then attended Belmont High School and UCLA . The 5 ' 9 '' Gómez played on the Bruins baseball team for three years ( ' 71 - ' 73 ) at shortstop . He is listed as having a batting average of .272 , 2 HR , and 34 RBI in college . During his senior year , his batting average was .301 in 52 games and 186 at bats . He started his major league baseball career with the Minnesota Twins in 1974 , playing with them until 1977 , when he moved to the Toronto Blue Jays , for which he played two seasons before being traded to the Atlanta Braves , playing his two remaining seasons there and retiring in 1982 . He set an Atlanta record in 1980 with a .968 fielding percentage at shortstop and strung together 42 consecutive errorless games . He played shortstop , second base , and third base in 609 major league games . Gomez was known for his exceptionally slick fielding , but also for his notably weak hitting . Among his hitting ` achievements ' : - No non-pitcher since Bill Bergen retired in 1911 has had as many plate appearances as Gomez with an OPS of .500 or less . ( Gomez 's lifetime OPS is exactly .500 . ) - In 1975 , he played in 89 games without collecting a single extra-base hit , breaking a record held since 1916 by Mike McNally and which still stands . - Gómez appeared in 609 major league games , the most among non-pitchers who never hit a home run . - He also has the distinction of never having hit a home run as a professional baseball player at * any * level , whether in the majors , the minors or even in the Senior Baseball League . Gómez joined the LDS Church as a result of his association with Garth Iorg , Alan Ashby , and Dale Murphy .",
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"text": "Alexei Ramírez Alexei Fernando Ramírez Rodriguez ( born September 22 , 1981 ) is a Cuban professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent . He has played for the Chicago White Sox , San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays in MLB and Pinar del Rio of the Cuban National Series . His nickname , given to him by former White Sox manager Ozzie Guillén , is `` The Cuban Missile '' due to his tall , slim physique and combination of speed , power , and strong throwing arm .",
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"text": "Montreal Expos The Montreal Expos ( Les Expos de Montréal ) were a Canadian professional baseball team based in Montreal , Quebec . The Expos were the first Major League Baseball ( MLB ) franchise located outside the United States . They played in the National League ( NL ) East Division from 1969 until 2004 . Following the 2004 season , the franchise relocated to Washington , D.C. , and became the Washington Nationals . Immediately after the minor league Triple-A Montreal Royals folded in 1960 , political leaders in Montreal sought an MLB franchise , and when the National League evaluated expansion candidates for the 1969 season , it awarded a team to Montreal . Named after the Expo 67 World 's Fair , the Expos originally played at Jarry Park Stadium before moving to Olympic Stadium in 1977 . The Expos failed to post a winning record in any of their first ten seasons . The team won its only division title in the strike-shortened season , but lost the 1981 National League Championship Series ( NLCS ) to the Los Angeles Dodgers . The team was sold in 1991 by its majority , founding owner , Charles Bronfman , to a consortium headed by Claude Brochu . Felipe Alou was promoted to the team 's field manager in 1992 , becoming MLB 's first Dominican-born manager . He led the team to four winning seasons , including , where the Expos had the best record in baseball before a players ' strike ended the season . Alou became the Expos leader in games managed ( 1409 ) . The aftermath of the 1994 strike initiated a downward spiral as the Expos chose to sell off their best players , and attendance and interest in the team declined . Major League Baseball purchased the team prior to the 2002 season after the club failed to secure funding for a new ballpark . In their final two seasons , the team played 22 home games each year at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan , Puerto Rico . On September 29 , 2004 , MLB announced the franchise would relocate to Washington , D.C. for the season , and the Expos played their final home game in Montreal . The Expos posted an all-time record of 2,753 wins , 2,943 losses and 4 ties during their 36 years in Montreal . Vladimir Guerrero led the franchise in both home runs and batting average , and Steve Rogers in wins and strikeouts . Three pitchers threw four no-hitters : Bill Stoneman ( twice ) , Charlie Lea , and Dennis Martínez , who pitched the 13th official perfect game in Major League Baseball history . The Expos retired four numbers in Montreal , and seven former members have been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame , with Gary Carter and Andre Dawson 's plaques depicting them with Expos caps .",
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"text": "3,000 hit club In Major League Baseball ( MLB ) , the 3,000 hit club is the group of batters who have collected 3,000 or more regular-season hits in their careers . Cap Anson was the first to join the club on July 18 , 1897 , although his precise career hit total is unclear . Two players -- Nap Lajoie and Honus Wagner -- reached 3,000 hits during the 1914 season . Ty Cobb became the club 's fourth member in 1921 and became the first player in MLB history to reach 4,000 hits in 1927 , ultimately finishing his career with more than 4,100 . Cobb , also MLB 's all-time career batting average leader , remained the MLB hit leader until September 11 , 1985 , when Pete Rose collected his 4,192 nd hit . Rose , the current record holder , finished his career with 4,256 hits , an achievement that on its own would have qualified him for the Hall of Fame had Major League Baseball not banned him for life due to Rose 's having gambled on games as a manager . Roberto Clemente 's career ended with precisely 3,000 hits , reaching the mark in the last at bat of his career . Ichiro Suzuki is the most recent player to reach the milestone , achieving the feat on August 7 , 2016 . In total , 30 players have reached the 3,000 hit mark in MLB history . Of these , 15 were right-handed batters , 13 were left-handed , and two were switch hitters , meaning they could bat from either side of the plate . Ten of these players have played for only one major league team . Five players -- Hank Aaron , Willie Mays , Eddie Murray , Rafael Palmeiro , and Alex Rodriguez -- are also members of the 500 home run club . At .367 , Cobb holds the highest career batting average among club members , while Cal Ripken Jr. holds the lowest at .276 . Rodriguez , Derek Jeter , and Wade Boggs are the only players to hit a home run for their 3,000 th hit and Paul Molitor and Suzuki are the only players to hit a triple for their 3,000 th ; all others hit a single or double . Craig Biggio was thrown out at second base attempting to stretch his 3,000 th hit , a single , into a double . Biggio and Jeter are the only players to join the club in a game where they had five hits ; Jeter reached base safely in all of his at bats . Baseball writer Josh Pahigian wrote that membership in the club has been `` long considered the greatest measure of superior bat handling . '' Reaching 3,000 hits is often described as a guarantee of eventual entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame . All eligible club members , with the exception of Palmeiro , have been elected to the Hall , and since 1962 all club members who have been inducted were elected on the first ballot , except for Biggio . Rose is ineligible for the Hall of Fame because he was permanently banned from baseball in 1989 . After four years on the ballot , Palmeiro failed to be named on 5 % of ballots in 2014 and his name will be off the ballot for future elections . The only active player on this list is Suzuki . Adrián Beltré is currently only 58 hits away from 3,000 .",
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"text": "International relations International relations ( IR ) or international affairs , depending on academic institution , is either a field of political science , an interdisciplinary academic field similar to global studies , or an entirely independent academic discipline in which students take a variety of internationally focused courses in social science and humanities disciplines . In both cases , the field studies relationships between political entities ( polities ) such as states , sovereign states , empires , inter-governmental organizations ( IGOs ) , international non-governmental organizations ( INs ) , non-governmental organizations ( NGOs ) , and multinational corporations ( MNCs ) , and the wider world-systems produced by this interaction . International relations is an academic and a public policy field , and so can be positive and normative , because it analyzes and formulates the foreign policy of a given State . As political activity , international relations dates from the time of the Greek historian Thucydides ( c. 460 -- 395 BC ) , and , in the early 20th century , became a discrete academic field ( No. 5901 in the 4-digit UNESCO Nomenclature ) within political science . In practice International Relations and International Affairs forms a separate academic program or field from Political Science , and the courses taught therein are highly interdisciplinary . For example , international relations draws from the fields of : technology and engineering , economics , communication studies , history , international law , demography , philosophy , geography , social work , sociology , anthropology , criminology , psychology , gender studies , cultural studies , culturology , and diplomacy . The scope of international relations comprehends globalization , diplomatic relations , state sovereignty , international security , ecological sustainability , nuclear proliferation , nationalism , economic development , global finance , as well as terrorism and organized crime , human security , foreign interventionism , and human rights , as well , as , more recently , comparative religion .",
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"text": "Special Relationship The Special Relationship is the unofficial term for the exceptionally close political , diplomatic , cultural , economic , military and historical relations between the United Kingdom and the United States . It was used in a 1946 speech by Winston Churchill . Although both the United Kingdom and United States have close relationships with many other nations , the level of cooperation between them in economic activity , trade and commerce , military planning , execution of military operations , nuclear weapons technology , and intelligence sharing has been described as `` unparalleled '' among major powers . The United Kingdom and United States have been close allies in numerous military and political conflicts throughout the 20th and 21st centuries including World War I , World War II , the Korean War , the Cold War , the Gulf War , and the War on Terror .",
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"text": "History of nuclear weapons Nuclear weapons possess enormous destructive power from nuclear fission or combined fission and fusion reactions . Starting with scientific breakthroughs made during the 1930s , the United States , the United Kingdom and Canada collaborated during World War II in what was called the Manhattan Project to counter the suspected Nazi German atomic bomb project . In August 1945 , two fission bombs were dropped on Japan , and stands to date as the only use of nuclear weapons in combat . The Soviet Union started development shortly thereafter with their own atomic bomb project , and not long after that both countries developed even more powerful fusion weapons known as `` hydrogen bombs '' .",
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"text": "Nuclear weapons in popular culture Since their public debut in August 1945 , nuclear weapons and their potential effects have been a recurring motif in popular culture , to the extent that the decades of the Cold War are often referred to as the `` atomic age '' .",
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"text": "Non-Aligned Movement The Non-Aligned Movement ( NAM ) is a group of states that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc . , the movement has 120 members . The purpose of the organization has been enumerated as to ensure `` the national independence , sovereignty , territorial integrity and security of non-aligned countries '' in their `` struggle against imperialism , colonialism , neo-colonialism , racism , and all forms of foreign aggression , occupation , domination , interference or hegemony as well as against great power and bloc politics , '' by Fidel Castro in the Havana Declaration of 1979 . The countries of the Non-Aligned Movement represent nearly two-thirds of the United Nations ' members and contain 55 % of the world population . Membership is particularly concentrated in countries considered to be developing or part of the Third World . Although many of the Non-Aligned Movement 's members were actually quite closely aligned with one or another of the superpowers , the movement still maintained cohesion throughout the Cold War , even despite several conflicts between members which also threatened the movement . In the years since the Cold War 's end , it has focused on developing multilateral ties and connections as well as unity among the developing nations of the world , especially those within the Global South .",
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"text": "Nuclear weapons and Israel Israel is widely believed to possess nuclear weapons and to be the sixth country in the world to have developed them , allegedly having built its first deliverable nuclear weapon in December 1966 based on scientific and industrial cooperation with pre-nuclear France . It is one of four nuclear-armed countries not recognized as a Nuclear Weapons State by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty ( NPT ) ; the others being India , Pakistan , and North Korea . Israel maintains a policy known as `` nuclear ambiguity '' ( also known as `` nuclear opacity '' ) . Israel has never officially denied nor admitted to having nuclear weapons , instead repeating over the years that it would not be the first country to `` introduce '' nuclear weapons to the Middle East , leaving ambiguity as to whether it means it will not create , will not disclose , will not make first use of the weapons or possibly some other interpretation of the phrase . The `` not be the first '' formulation goes back to the Eshkol-Comer ( sic ) memorandum of understanding made between Israel and the United States on March 10 , 1965 , which contained Israel 's written assurance for the first time that it would not be the first to introduce nuclear weapons in the Middle East . Israel has refused to sign the NPT despite international pressure to do so , and has stated that signing the NPT would be contrary to its national security interests . Additionally , Israel has made extensive efforts to deny other regional actors the ability to acquire their own nuclear weapons . The counter-proliferation , preventive strike Begin Doctrine added another dimension to Israel 's existing nuclear policy . Israel remains the only country in the Middle East believed to possess them . Israel started investigating the nuclear field soon after its founding in 1948 and with French support secretly began building the Negev Nuclear Research Center , a facility near Dimona housing a nuclear reactor and reprocessing plant in the late 1950s . Israel is alleged to have built its first nuclear weapon in December 1966 , but it is not publicly confirmed . In 1986 , Mordechai Vanunu , a former Israeli nuclear technician , provided explicit details and photographs to The Sunday Times of a nuclear weapons program in which he had been employed for nine years , `` including equipment for extracting radioactive material for arms production and laboratory models of thermonuclear devices . '' In 1987 , an unclassified US DoD report ( released in February 2015 in response to a FOIA request ) stated that `` As far as nuclear technology is concerned , the Israelis are roughly where the U.S. -LSB- w -RSB- as in the fission weapon field in about 1955 to 1960 . It should be noted that the Israelis are developing the kind of codes which will enable them to make hydrogen bombs . '' Estimates as to the size of the Israeli nuclear arsenal vary between 75 and 400 nuclear warheads . It is estimated that the Israel nuclear deterrent force has the ability to deliver them by intermediate-range ballistic missile , intercontinental ballistic missile , aircraft , and submarine-launched cruise missile . The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute estimates that Israel has approximately 80 intact nuclear weapons , of which 50 are for delivery by Jericho II medium-range ballistic missiles and 30 are gravity bombs for delivery by aircraft . Former U.S. officials Jimmy Carter and Colin Powell have stated that Israel has 200 ( Powell ) or more than 300 ( Carter ) nuclear warheads .",
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"text": "Sanctions against North Korea Sanctions against North Korea , officially known as the Democratic People 's Republic of Korea , have been imposed by various countries and international bodies . The current sanctions are largely concerned with North Korea 's nuclear weapons program and were imposed after its first nuclear test in 2006 .",
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"text": "Origins of the Cold War The Origins of the Cold War are widely regarded to lie most directly in the relations between the Soviet Union and the allies ( the United States , Great Britain and France ) in the years 1945 -- 1947 . Those events led to the Cold War that endured for just under half a century . Events preceding the Second World War , and even the Russian Revolution of 1917 , underlay pre -- World War II tensions between the Soviet Union , western European countries and the United States . A series of events during and after World War II exacerbated tensions , including the Soviet-German pact during the first two years of the war leading to subsequent invasions , the perceived delay of an amphibious invasion of German-occupied Europe , the western allies ' support of the Atlantic Charter , disagreement in wartime conferences over the fate of Eastern Europe , the Soviets ' creation of an Eastern Bloc of Soviet satellite states , western allies scrapping the Morgenthau Plan to support the rebuilding of German industry , and the Marshall Plan .",
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"text": "Nuclear Information and Resource Service The Nuclear Information and Resource Service ( NIRS ) is an anti-nuclear group founded in 1978 to be the information and networking center for citizens and organizations concerned about nuclear power , radioactive waste , radiation and sustainable energy issues . The organization advocates the implementation of safe , sustainable solutions such as energy efficiency , solar power , wind power and plug-in hybrids . As of 2007 , NIRS claims to initiate `` large-scale organizing and public education campaigns on specific issues , '' such as to `` bring technical expertise and strategic sense to grassroots environmental groups . '' In 2000 , NIRS ' affiliation with World Information Service on Energy ( WISE ) turned it into an international organization ( NIRS/WISE ) . The magazine Nuclear Engineering International has said that it runs easily the best website on uranium mining throughout the world .",
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"text": "Un-American Un-American is a pejorative term of U.S. political discourse which is applied to ideas , people or institutions in the United States seen as deviating from what are widely perceived to be fundamental American cultural and political values . The most famous use is in the title of the House Un-American Activities Committee which was started to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities on the part of private citizens , public employees , and those organizations suspected of having Communist ties . By 1959 , former President Harry S. Truman had denounced the Committee as the `` most un-American thing in the country today '' . The Committee lost considerable prestige as the 1960s progressed , and it was abolished by the House of Representatives in 1975 . The use and meaning of the term is by no means uniform in the US . Due in part to these historical associations with political abuses and jingoism , the attitudes of Americans toward the pejorative use of `` Un-American '' are often critical or suspicious . Moreover , Americans may vary widely in what they believe to be un-American .",
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"text": "United States Strategic Communication According to the author Christopher Paul ( RAND ) , Strategic Communication is the `` coordinated actions , messages , images , and other forms of signaling or engagement intended to inform , influence , or persuade selected audiences in support of national objectives . '' There is often debate and discussion concerning what makes strategic communication . Regarding definition , psychological operations , public or civil affairs , information operations and public diplomacy are seemingly the least contested components of U.S. strategic communication . With those components , the most important factor that separates strategic communication from other types of communication is the synchronization and coordination of U.S. efforts . For example , in the National Strategy for Public Diplomacy and Strategic Communication , all strategic communication efforts activities should : underscore our commitment to freedom , human rights and the dignity and equality of every human being ; reach out to those who share our ideals ; support those who struggle for freedom and democracy ; and counter those who espouse ideologies of hate and oppression Strategic communication can be a major tool against adversaries that threaten values supported by the United States . U.S. strategic communication promotes democratization and good governance . It proved vital in winning the Cold War . In the 21st Century , it is critical in countering the radical ideologies of the Islamic Republic of Iran , the Muslim Brotherhood , al - Qaeda and other extremist organizations .",
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"text": "Geneva Conference (1932) The Second Geneva Naval Conference was a conference held to discuss naval arms limitation , held in Geneva , Switzerland , in 1932 . This is a separate conference from the previous disarmament conference , the Geneva Naval Conference of 1927 . Apart from naval disarmaments , a reduction in land forces and limits on weapons were also discussed at the conference . Thirty-one nations , including USA , USSR and Germany , came to the conference wanting a reduction in general arms . Some progress was made , but when Hitler came into power in 1933 he took Germany out of the Geneva Conference and the League of Nations , which was questionable on the basis of international agreements , but nothing was done about it . As Gibson had observed not long after the London Conference , the United States had decreased interest in the new conference because treaties already limited its navy , its army was so small that reduction was ludicrous , and the proposed measures of air limitation were so vague that they meant little . Gibson wrote that the conference would `` probably meet in February or March 1932 and , discouraging as it may sound , it will probably go on and on . '' He had come to believe that armaments would never be abolished completely but that treaties could perhaps maintain military balances . Secretary Stimson later wrote that Americans regarded the Geneva Conference as `` a European peace conference with European political questions to be settled . The necessary work of settling them must be done by the leaders of Europe . '' Stimsom realized that Germany 's position in European affairs could not be ignored as it had been at Geneva in 1927 or at London in 1930 , but he did not know how to reconcile German military ambition with French fear of its neighbor . Stimson therefore hoped the Europeans might find a solution . The secretary also hesitated over further naval disarmament because of the Manchurian crisis ; in particular he worried whether the navy possessed enough carriers for possible action in the Far East .",
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"text": "Nuclear strike Nuclear strike may refer to : Nuclear warfare , a military conflict or political strategy in which nuclear weaponry is used to inflict damage on the enemy Nuclear Strike , an installment in the Strike series of video games `` Nuclear Strike '' ( Spooks ) , a 2008 episode of the BBC television series Spooks",
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"text": "Israeli–Palestinian conflict The Israeli -- Palestinian conflict ( -LSB- Ha'Sikhsukh Ha'Yisraeli - Falestini ; -LSB- al-Niza ' a al ` Filastini al ` Israili ) is the ongoing struggle between Israelis and Palestinians that began in the mid-20th century . The conflict is wide-ranging , and the term is sometimes also used in reference to the earlier sectarian conflict in Mandatory Palestine , between the Jewish yishuv and the Arab population under British rule . It has been referred to as the world 's `` most intractable conflict '' , with the ongoing Israeli occupation of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip reaching years . Despite a long-term peace process and the general reconciliation of Israel with Egypt and Jordan , Israelis and Palestinians have failed to reach a final peace agreement . The key issues are : mutual recognition , borders , security , water rights , control of Jerusalem , Israeli settlements , Palestinian freedom of movement , and Palestinian right of return . The violence of the conflict , in a region rich in sites of historic , cultural and religious interest worldwide , has been the object of numerous international conferences dealing with historic rights , security issues and human rights , and has been a factor hampering tourism in and general access to areas that are hotly contested . Many attempts have been made to broker a two-state solution , involving the creation of an independent Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel ( after Israel 's establishment in 1948 ) . In 2007 , the majority of both Israelis and Palestinians , according to a number of polls , preferred the two-state solution over any other solution as a means of resolving the conflict . Moreover , a majority of Jews see the Palestinians ' demand for an independent state as just , and thinks Israel can agree to the establishment of such a state . The majority of Palestinians and Israelis in the West Bank and Gaza Strip have expressed a preference for a two-state solution . Mutual distrust and significant disagreements are deep over basic issues , as is the reciprocal scepticism about the other side 's commitment to upholding obligations in an eventual agreement . Within Israeli and Palestinian society , the conflict generates a wide variety of views and opinions . This highlights the deep divisions which exist not only between Israelis and Palestinians , but also within each society . A hallmark of the conflict has been the level of violence witnessed for virtually its entire duration . Fighting has been conducted by regular armies , paramilitary groups , terror cells , and individuals . Casualties have not been restricted to the military , with a large number of fatalities in civilian population on both sides . There are prominent international actors involved in the conflict . The two parties engaged in direct negotiation are the Israeli government , currently led by Benjamin Netanyahu , and the Palestine Liberation Organization ( PLO ) , currently headed by Mahmoud Abbas . The official negotiations are mediated by an international contingent known as the Quartet on the Middle East ( the Quartet ) represented by a special envoy , that consists of the United States , Russia , the European Union , and the United Nations . The Arab League is another important actor , which has proposed an alternative peace plan . Egypt , a founding member of the Arab League , has historically been a key participant . Since 2006 , the Palestinian side has been fractured by conflict between the two major factions : Fatah , the traditionally dominant party , and its later electoral challenger , Hamas . After Hamas 's electoral victory in 2006 , the Quartet conditioned future foreign assistance to the Palestinian National Authority ( PA ) on the future government 's commitment to non-violence , recognition of the State of Israel , and acceptance of previous agreements . Hamas rejected these demands , which resulted in the Quartet 's suspension of its foreign assistance program , and the imposition of economic sanctions by the Israelis . A year later , following Hamas 's seizure of power in the Gaza Strip in June 2007 , the territory officially recognized as the PA was split between Fatah in the West Bank , and Hamas in the Gaza Strip . The division of governance between the parties had effectively resulted in the collapse of bipartisan governance of the PA. . However , in 2014 , a Palestinian Unity Government , composed of both Fatah and Hamas , was formed . The latest round of peace negotiations began in July 2013 and was suspended in 2014 .",
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"text": "Weapon of mass destruction A weapon of mass destruction ( WMD ) is a nuclear , radiological , chemical , biological or other weapon that can kill and bring significant harm to a large number of humans or cause great damage to human-made structures ( e.g. , buildings ) , natural structures ( e.g. , mountains ) , or the biosphere . The scope and usage of the term has evolved and been disputed , often signifying more politically than technically . Originally coined in reference to aerial bombing with chemical explosives , since World War II it has come to refer to large-scale weaponry of other technologies , such as chemical , biological , radiological , or nuclear .",
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"text": "Surrender of Japan The surrender of Imperial Japan was announced on August 15 and formally signed on September 2 , 1945 , bringing the hostilities of World War II to a close . By the end of July 1945 , the Imperial Japanese Navy ( IJN ) was incapable of conducting major operations and an Allied invasion of Japan was imminent . Together with the British Empire and China , the United States called for the unconditional surrender of the Japanese armed forces in the Potsdam Declaration on July 26 , 1945 -- the alternative being `` prompt and utter destruction '' . While publicly stating their intent to fight on to the bitter end , Japan 's leaders ( the Supreme Council for the Direction of the War , also known as the `` Big Six '' ) were privately making entreaties to the still-neutral Soviet Union to mediate peace on terms more favorable to the Japanese . Meanwhile , the Soviets were preparing to attack Japanese forces in Manchuria and Korea ( in addition to South Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands ) in fulfillment of promises they had secretly made to the United States and the United Kingdom at the Tehran and Yalta Conferences . On August 6 , 1945 , at 8:15 AM local time , the United States detonated an atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima . Sixteen hours later , American President Harry S. Truman called again for Japan 's surrender , warning them to `` expect a rain of ruin from the air , the like of which has never been seen on this earth . '' Late in the evening of August 8 , 1945 , in accordance with the Yalta agreements , but in violation of the Soviet -- Japanese Neutrality Pact , the Soviet Union declared war on Japan , and soon after midnight on August 9 , 1945 , the Soviet Union invaded the Imperial Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo . Later in the day , the United States dropped a second atomic bomb , this time on the Japanese city of Nagasaki . Following these events , Emperor Hirohito intervened and ordered the Supreme Council for the Direction of the War to accept the terms the Allies had set down in the Potsdam Declaration for ending the war . After several more days of behind-the-scenes negotiations and a failed coup d'état , Emperor Hirohito gave a recorded radio address across the Empire on August 15 . In the radio address , called the , he announced the surrender of Japan to the Allies . On August 28 , the occupation of Japan by the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers began . The surrender ceremony was held on September 2 , aboard the United States Navy battleship , at which officials from the Japanese government signed the Japanese Instrument of Surrender , thereby ending the hostilities . Allied civilians and military personnel alike celebrated V-J Day , the end of the war ; however , some isolated soldiers and personnel from Imperial Japan 's far-flung forces throughout Asia and the Pacific islands refused to surrender for months and years afterwards , some even refusing into the 1970s . The role of the atomic bombings in Japan 's unconditional surrender , and the ethics of the two attacks , is still debated . The state of war formally ended when the Treaty of San Francisco came into force on April 28 , 1952 . Four more years passed before Japan and the Soviet Union signed the Soviet -- Japanese Joint Declaration of 1956 , which formally brought an end to their state of war .",
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"text": "Policy studies Policy studies is the combination of policy analysis and program evaluation . It `` involves systematically studying the nature , causes , and effects of alternative public policies , with particular emphasis on determining the policies that will achieve given goals . '' Policy Studies also examines the conflicts and conflict resolution that arise from the making of policies in civil society , the private sector , or more commonly , in the public sector ( e.g. government ) . It is frequently focused on the public sector but is equally applicable to other kinds of organizations ( e.g. , the not-for-profit sector ) . Some policy study experts graduate from public policy schools with public policy degrees . Alternatively , experts may have backgrounds in policy analysis , program evaluation , sociology , psychology , philosophy , economics , anthropology , geography , law , political science , social work , environmental planning and public administration . Traditionally , the field of policy studies focused on domestic policy , with the notable exceptions of foreign and defense policies . However , the wave of economic globalization , which ensued in the late 20th and early 21st centuries , created a need for a subset of policy studies that focuses on global governance , especially as it relates to issues that transcend national borders such as climate change , terrorism , nuclear proliferation , and economic development . This subset of policy studies , which is often referred to as international policy studies , typically requires mastery of a second language and attention to cross-cultural issues in order to address national and cultural biases . For example , the Monterey Institute of International Studies at Middlebury College offers Master of Arts programs that focus exclusively on international policy through a mix of interdisciplinary and cross-cultural analysis called the `` Monterey Way '' .",
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"text": "Nuclear fratricide In relation to nuclear warfare , nuclear fratricide denotes the inadvertent destruction of nuclear warheads or their delivery systems by detonations from other warheads in the same attack . The blast , EMP and debris cloud may knock them off course , cause damage or destroy them . Estimating fratricidal effects is complex . One source states that `` It appears that two weapons targeted on a silo must arrive at least 10 s apart to avoid fratricidal fireball effects , and less than 1 min or more than 1 h apart to avoid fratricidal nuclear dust cloud effects . '' Hence `` deconflicting '' attack patterns and using staggered `` walking barrages '' became part of U.S. and Soviet nuclear tactics . This theory was put forward as a defense mechanism for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper missile deployment , reasoning that multiple detonations would be required to knock out an entire battery of missiles if sufficiently protected . This strategy was ultimately rejected though , as enemy launches can be staggered through time to ensure warheads reach their target with enough delay between them to prevent the phenomenon . This method of using staggered launch was described by a missile combat crew , whose members revealed that on receiving a launch command `` Some -LSB- missiles -RSB- fly immediately , some with a delay to prevent nuclear fratricide when the bombs approach their targets in 20 to 30 minutes . '' .",
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"text": "Societal security Societal security is a concept developed by the Copenhagen School of security studies that refers to ` the ability of a society to persist in its essential character under changing conditions and possible or actual threats ' . The end of the Cold War prompted scholars to rethink the paradigm of security independently from the state and the military . In Europe , the collapse of the Soviet Union led to the emergence of new states and sustained efforts to pursue the European Union ( EU ) integration . The new order called for a ( re ) conceptualisation of Europe and European security , which challenged classic understandings of security , as something that took place between states . The move towards an EU security was , thus , closely articulated around questions of EU identity , free movement of people and borders . The concept of societal security , developed by scholars associated with the Copenhagen Peace Research Institute , is situated within this context . Societal security relates to : `` the ability of a society to persist in its essential character under changing conditions and possible or actual threats . '' In ` Identity , Migration , and the New Security Agenda in Europe ' , Wæver notes the emergence of different conceptions of the nation-state , and further establishes a distinction between Western and Eastern Europe . In the West , a `` decoupling of state and nation '' takes place , as Member States , by seeking more integration , accept to relinquish some of their sovereignty . This move towards a `` post-sovereign '' nation-state is due to `` internationalisation and Europeanization '' processes , as international institutions assume increased influence over domestic affairs . Subsequently , communities , perceiving their identities to be threatened by this integration , can no longer call upon the state to protect them . A duality occurs between the security needs of the state and of society , where `` state security has sovereignty as its ultimate criterion , and societal security has identity '' . In the East , the emergence of new states , formed after the dismantlement of the Soviet Union , leads to more traditional attempts at merging the nation and the state ; thus , conflicts arise when the coupling can not be done ( i.e. Yugoslavia ) . In ` Security : a new framework for analysis ' , Buzan et al. formalise their broader understanding of security by introducing five sectors , each governed by `` distinctive characteristics and dynamics '' , and conceptualised around particular referent objects and actors ( i.e. military , environmental , economic , societal and political ) . Societal security is about the survival of a community as a cohesive unit ; its referent object is '' large scale collective identities that can function independent of the state . '' Societal insecurities arise when `` a society fears it would not be able to live as itself '' , and stem from : migration : the influx of people will `` overrun or dilute '' a group 's identity e.g. the need to define Britishness ; vertical competition : the integration of a group within a broader organisation e.g. euroscepticism with regards to EU integration , national-separatist claims ; and , horizontal competition : group is forced to integrate more influential identities within their own e.g. France 's cultural exception defending itself against American influences . Societal security is not tied to a territory , as is state security , e.g. Kurds , where security matters of state and society widely diverge and enter into conflict . Societal security in sociological viewpoint is : Regarding security as an `` independent phenomenon '' : So , societal security is n't threat , no opportunity . But it is a center and base , upon it the reliability and certainty of collective life could be gained . Rereading of security from `` social '' perspective : It means that security is based on collective life , the life of common people , instead of looking at differences and insisting on disagreement between groups and states that is key factor in determining threats and distinguish friend and foe . Viewing security as `` social phenomenon '' : Hence , societal security does n't need military weapons and soft power solutions . In other words , societal security does n't integrate with power and remain by converting links to social capitals . Finally , threats and opportunities could be considered as deterrent or impeller factors . So the final goal of societal security is comfort and understanding the beauty of collective life -- not an interest for government , not eliminating enemies , not confronting a threat for nation .",
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"text": "National security National Security is a concept that a government , along with its parliaments , should protect the state and its citizens against all kind of `` national '' crises through a variety of power projections , such as political power , diplomacy , economic power , military might , and so on . The concept developed all in the United States after World War II . Initially focusing on military might , it now encompasses a broad range of facets , all of which impinge on the non-military or economic security of the nation and the values espoused by the national society . Accordingly , in order to possess national security , a nation needs to possess economic security , energy security , environmental security , etc. . Security threats involve not only conventional foes such as other nation-states but also non-state actors such as violent non-state actors , narcotic cartels , multinational corporations and non-governmental organisations ; some authorities include natural disasters and events causing severe environmental damage in this category . Measures taken to ensure national security include : using diplomacy to rally allies and isolate threats marshalling economic power to facilitate or compel cooperation maintaining effective armed forces implementing civil defense and emergency preparedness measures ( including anti-terrorism legislation ) ensuring the resilience and redundancy of critical infrastructure using intelligence services to detect and defeat or avoid threats and espionage , and to protect classified information using counterintelligence services or secret police to protect the nation from internal threats There is no single universally accepted definition of national security . The variety of definitions provide an overview of the many usages of this concept . The concept still remains ambiguous , having originated from simpler definitions which initially emphasised the freedom from military threat and political coercion to later increase in sophistication and include other forms of non-military security as suited the circumstances of the time . A typical dictionary definition , in this case from the Macmillan Dictionary ( online version ) , defines the term as `` the protection or the safety of a country 's secrets and its citizens '' emphasising the overall security of a nation and a nation state . Walter Lippmann , in 1943 , defined it in terms of war saying that `` a nation has security when it does not have to sacrifice its legitimate ínterests to avoid war , and is able , if challenged , to maintain them by war '' . A later definition by Harold Lasswell , a political scientist , in 1950 , looks at national security from almost the same aspect , that of external coercion : `` The distinctive meaning of national security means freedom from foreign dictation . '' In 1960 , Arnold Wolfers , while recognising the need to segregate the subjectivity of the conceptual idea from the objectivity , talks of threats to acquired values : `` An ambiguous symbol meaning different things to different people . National security objectively means the absence of threats to acquired values and subjectively , the absence of fear that such values will be attacked . '' The 1996 definition propagated by the National Defence College of India accretes the elements of national power : `` National security is an appropriate and aggressive blend of political resilience and maturity , human resources , economic structure and capacity , technological competence , industrial base and availability of natural resources and finally the military might . '' Harold Brown , U.S. Secretary of Defense from 1977 to 1981 in the Carter administration , enlarged the definition of national security by including elements such as economic and environmental security : National security then is the ability to preserve the nation 's physical integrity and territory ; to maintain its economic relations with the rest of the world on reasonable terms ; to preserve its nature , institution , and governance from disruption from outside ; and to control its borders.In 1990 , Harvard University history professor Charles Maier defined national security through the lens of national power : `` National security ... is best described as a capacity to control those domestic and foreign conditions that the public opinion of a given community believes necessary to enjoy its own self-determination or autonomy , prosperity and wellbeing . '' According to Prabhakaran Paleri , author of National Security , Imperatives and Challenges , national security may be defined as : The measurable state of the capability of a nation to overcome the multi-dimensional threats to the apparent well-being of its people and its survival as a nation-state at any given time , by balancing all instruments of state policy through governance , that can be indexed by computation , empirically or otherwise , and is extendable to global security by variables external to it . A concise working definition by Premaratne that paraphrases the aspects of the definitions of Brown , Romm and Paleri defines national security as Safeguarding the sovereignty , territorial integrity , citizenry and socioeconomic functionality of a nation from an aggressor intent on undermining a particular valued aspect of a nation through violent or unjust means",
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"text": "Nationlab The Center for Hemispheric Defense studies ( CHDS ) conducts NationLab , a computer-assisted simulation exercise that engages senior policy makers and senior students at superior studies institutes throughout Latin America and the Caribbean . It consists of a series of complex exercises designed to develop organizational capabilities in defense and security . CHDS NationLab challenges players to re-examine existing processes , procedures and doctrine to identify possible improvements in defense and security capabilities . Exercise play is complemented by `` reference lectures '' by CHDS professors and host institution experts . CHDS NationLab places a heavy emphasis on collaborative analysis of intermediate products , utilizing standard methods for employing modeling and simulation as analytical tools . In implementing CHDS NationLab , CHDS has begun to move toward its goal of becoming a center for excellence in employing modeling and simulation tools to analyze and enhance defense and security policy in the Americas . The objective of CHDS NationLab is to promote a rational , integrated approach to defense and security strategy and policies . It provides a self-learning experience designed to broaden the player 's perspective on national security strategy and policy within a national environment using fictitious but near-real-world scenarios . Players work in teams to devise , recommend and advocate solutions within constraints on their authority , time , and resources . Because the game is non-prescriptive in nature , it allows participants to discover potential changes in national security procedures and strategies within the context of their own national economic , social and political environments . CHDS has refocused NationLab to challenge players in partner nations to re-examine existing processes , procedures and doctrine to identify possible improvements in defense and security capabilities . Exercise play is complemented by `` reference lectures '' by CHDS professors with the goal of advancing the national state of the art with respect to national security strategy planning . There are three modules of CHDS NationLab , each with slightly different approaches to the same objective . PolicyLab generates feasible and affordable solutions for defense and security challenges by using a crisis management scenario . Simulation teams divide into `` virtual ministries '' charged with dealing with both the short and long-term implications of a given crisis scenario within the context of `` virtual cabinet '' meetings . PolicyLab initiates using current host nation policy formation techniques and exercises identification and validation of national agencies ' contributions to national security . While generally conducted at superior studies institutes , PolicyLab is also relevant to senior members of the national defense , security , government and justice , foreign relations , and interior ministries , with participation from other ministries and cabinet agencies as appropriate for the national scenario . StrategyLab enhances the capabilities of the host nation 's defense forces to meet the evolving requirements of the 21st century , including international peacekeeping , stabilization , and counter-terrorism . StrategyLab initiates with a scenario challenging current host nation policy formation techniques , augmented in stages with the principles of adaptive defense design . It exercises problem framing , threat analysis , defense planning , and the interagency process . Its learning outcomes highlight changes necessary to the national security strategy planning process in the context of operations with multi-agency and/or multinational forces . Like PolicyLab , it is generally conducted at superior studies institutes , but StrategyLab is also valuable for senior members of the national defense , security , foreign relations , and interior ministries , with participation from other ministries and cabinet agencies as appropriate for the scenario . RegionLab builds on current annual exercise conducted at the Inter-American Defense College to encourage inter-agency and multilateral cooperation on defense and security issues . It employs strategic dialogue to exercise crisis management , interagency and international collaboration and disaster response capabilities with an international security focus . Its learning outcomes include ways to validate Confidence and Security Building Measures and other ways of inter-agency and international collaboration . In addition to the IADC , its clients will be the strategic studies institutes of the region . The institutes can create multilateral participation using exchange students and professors or small teams traveling from neighboring countries . In October 2006 , the NationLab seminar was transferred from the U.S. Southern Command , Miami , Florida , for oversight to the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies ( CHDS ) , a regional center of the United States National Defense University in Washington , DC . The original authors of this programs were Dr. Loren Cobb and Dr. M.A. Gonzalez . As of mid-2008 , over 4000 people have participated in some form of NationLab strategic seminar . NationLab alumni have gone on to become ambassadors , ministers , central bankers , generals and admirals , national police commanders , prosecutors , economic and political advisors , and corporation presidents . Category : Educational programs Category : Military exercises and wargames",
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Joey Graceffa is a person.
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"text": "Joey Graceffa Joseph Michael `` Joey '' Graceffa ( -LSB- grəˈsɛfə -RSB- born May 16 , 1991 ) is an American YouTube personality , actor , author , producer , and singer . He has two active YouTube channels , both of which are named after him . One of them is for vlogging and the other is used for video gaming content . They both have a combined total of more than 1.6 billion views . His other YouTube channel , which he no longer uses , called WinterSpringPro , has 60 million views ( as of May 2017 ) . He was a contestant on 22nd and 24th seasons of The Amazing Race and has appeared in short films ( as web films ) and short web television series on YouTube and its subscription-only service YouTube Red .",
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"text": "Jeonju International Film Festival Launched in 2000 , Jeonju International Film Festival ( JIFF , Korean : 전주국제영화제 , Hanja : 全州國際映畵祭 ) is one of the Asian film festivals . In the first edition of JIFF , debut films of Darren ARONOFSKY , Fernando MEIRELLES , and Alejandro González IÑÁRRITU were introduced to South Korea . For the first time in Asia , Jiff highlighted early works of Béla TARR , Ulrich SEIDL , Laurent CANTET as well . The winners of Jeonju IFF 's International Competition Section include Matias PIÑEIRO , YING Liang , Denis CÔTÉ , Apichatpong WEERASETHAKUL , SUWA Nobuhiro , John AKOMFRAH and MIIKE Takashi . Another point of Jeonju is that it produces movies as well . Directors that once invited to Jeonju IFF , were later invited again to Jeonju Digital Project ( JDP ) which is a set of three digital shorts . JDP granted financial support to masters for their short films and world-premiered those pieces in Jeonju . The former directors ran JDP include ZHANG Yuan , JIA Zhang Ke , TSAI Ming Liang , SUWA Nobuhiro , Shinji AOYAMA , BONG Joon-Ho , Apichatpong WEERASETHAKUL , Shinya TSUKAMOTO , Darezhan OMIRVAEV , Pedro COSTA , Mahamat-saleh HAROUN , HONG Sang-soo , Lav DIAZ , Denis CÔTÉ , Jean-Marie STRAUB , Claire DENIS , José Luis GUERIN , YING Liang , Edwin , ZHANG Lu , KOBAYASHI Masahiro . Celebrating its 15th edition , JDP has boosted scale up to Feature-length with GYÖRGY Pálfi ( Hungary ) , PARK Jung bum/SHIN Yeon-shick ( Republic of Korea . ) One of the other characteristics of JIFF is its experimental section called Expanded Cinema ( formerly called Stranger than Cinema . ) Expanded Cinema is possibly the best experimental film section in Asia that world-premieres new project of directors such as Peter KUBELKA , Peter TSCHERKASSKY , Harun FAROCKI , Artavazd PELESHIAN , James BENNING , Alexander KLUGE , Pere PORTABEELA , Raya MARTIN , Romuald KARMAKAR , and Jon JOST .",
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"text": "Ian Schaffa Ian James Schaffa ( born as Ian James Schaffer on 23 January 1978 ) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist , kickboxer and boxer . He has fought for XFC , K-1 , S-Cup , World Victory Road , and Shooto promotions . Schaffa is most notable for his intense bout with UFC fighter Kid Yamamoto and holds a notable K-1 kickboxing KO win over Japanese superstar Genki Sudo and Japanese kickboxing champion Keiji Ozaki .",
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"text": "Grace (food company) Grace is the brand name of GraceKennedy Limited , a manufacturer of Caribbean cuisine and Jamaican cuisine food products . It was established in 1922 . It also licenses some products for manufacture and sale in foreign countries such as Canada and Great Britain . Grace manufactures : Beverages including juices and drinks made from Caribbean fruits , vegetable blends and concentrates . Canned meats and fish Chips Coconut products Dairy products Jams and jellies Protein Drinks Ready mixes including traditional Caribbean `` favorites '' Rice combos Sauces and condiments Spices and seasonings Soups Teas Veggie meals",
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"text": "Joe Johnson (cartoonist) Joe Johnson was an American gay cartoonist , whose Miss Thing and Big Dick were among the first ongoing gay comics characters , appearing in the late 1960s and early 1970s . The characters were featured in single-panel humor cartoons originally published in The Advocate . Miss Thing is an unflappable , stereotypically effeminate gay `` queen '' ; the name was a popular expression in gay male subculture for such a person . He has a willowy physique and a pompadour hairstyle , and wears floral prints , bell-bottoms , and flamboyant blouses . Big Dick is an outgoing , stereotypically macho gay man . He has a highly muscular physique and an exaggeratedly large penis , and wears a baseball cap , jeans , and a leather jacket and boots , in the mold of a Tom of Finland character . Both characters are sexually adventurous , and the cartoons are blatantly sexual with frequent nudity , but not sexually explicit . The characters usually appear separately in cartoons under their respective names , but sometimes meet . Johnson published a collection of Miss Thing and Big Dick cartoons through Funny Bone Press in 1973 as : ... and so , this is YOUR life , Miss Thing ( the title being a reference to the then-recent popular television program This Is Your Life ) , with an introduction by Larry Townsend . Some of Johnson 's cartoons were also reprinted in volumes of Meatmen in the 1980s , as well as in historical overviews such as No Straight Lines published by Fantagraphics in 2012 . Johnson also produced explicit erotic illustrations for sale . Cartoonist Donelan was inspired by Johnson 's work to begin his series `` It 's a Gay Life '' , which appeared in The Advocate after `` Miss Thing '' and `` Big Dick '' ended . Howard Cruse cited Johnson 's `` brazenly gay '' cartooning as an inspiration .",
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"text": "Effacement Effacement may refer to :",
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"text": "Joey Jeremiah Joseph `` Joey '' Jeremiah is a fictional character from the Degrassi series portrayed by Pat Mastroianni . His first appearance in the series was as a grade 8 student on Degrassi Junior High . Since his first appearance up to Degrassi High , he has been the main focus character and arguably the most popular among the viewers . On Degrassi : The Next Generation , he is a recurring character .",
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"text": "Joey King Joey Lynn King ( born July 30 , 1999 ) is an American actress . She is known for her starring role as Ramona Quimby in Ramona and Beezus , the 2010 adaptation of Beverly Cleary 's book series with the same title . She has also appeared in the films Oz the Great and Powerful , The Conjuring and White House Down .",
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"text": "Joey Dunlop William Joseph Dunlop , OBE ( 25 February 1952 -- 2 July 2000 ) , was a world champion motorcyclist from Ballymoney in Northern Ireland . In 2016 , he was voted the 2nd greatest motorcycling icon ever , one behind Valentino Rossi by Motorcycle News . His achievements include three hat-tricks at the Isle of Man TT meeting ( 1985 , 1988 and 2000 ) , where he won a record 26 races in total . Joey Dunlop 's name is amongst the most revered by fans of motorcycle racing . This iconic stature , coupled to Dunlop 's somewhat shy and unassuming persona , has led to him being seen as a true working class hero . Such attributes deeply endeared him to fans of motorcycling across the world . During his career he won the Ulster Grand Prix 24 times . In 1986 , he won a fifth consecutive TT Formula One world title . He was awarded the MBE in 1986 for his services to the sport , and in 1996 he was awarded the OBE for his humanitarian work for children in Romanian orphanages , to which he had delivered clothing and food . Joey - The Man Who Conquered the TT , a documentary entirely focussed on Joey 's racing career , was released in 2013 . Another documentary , Road , based on the life of Joey Dunlop and his brothers , was released in the UK and Ireland on 11 June 2014 .",
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"text": "Joey Accaoui Joey Accaoui ( born July 12 , 1989 ) is a Lebanese-American professional basketball player who plays for Club Sagesse of the Lebanese Basketball League . He played his collegiate basketball at the University of Vermont .",
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"text": "The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone The Nail : The Story of Joey Nardone is a 2009 drama film . The film was directed by James Quattrochi and stars Tony Luke , Jr. , Tony Danza , and William Forsythe .",
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"text": "Joey Montana Edgardo Antonio Miranda Beiro ( born May 3 , 1982 ) , known artistically as Joey Montana , is a Panamanian reggaeton singer . He is known for the songs `` La Melodia '' , `` Tus Ojos No Me Ven '' , `` Hola '' and `` Picky '' .",
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"text": "Joey Forman Joey Forman ( November 18 , 1929 -- December 9 , 1982 ) was an American comedian and comic actor .",
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"text": "Joe Glaser Joseph G. `` Joe '' Glaser ( December 17 , 1896 -- June 6 , 1969 ) was an artist manager famous for his involvement in the careers of Jazz musicians , including Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday . Glaser was the son of a Chicago family of Russian Jewish origins . After a series of irregular jobs ( fight promoter , club manager ) , with the help of his alleged mob connections he started managing Louis Armstrong in May 1935 . The success of their association caused other jazz musicians to join Glaser and his agency known as the Associated Booking Corporation which `` was formed in 1940 by Joe Glaser and Louis Armstrong '' . Although his clients had a high opinion of him , Glaser was a feared person in the business industry . Associated Booking Corporation or `` ABC '' as it is also known as , has at various times represented Duke Ellington , Benny Goodman , Lionel Hampton , Woody Herman , Dave Brubeck , Barbra Streisand , B.B. King , The Allman Brothers Band , T. Rex , and many others . Joseph ` Joe ' G. Glaser died on June 6 , 1969 at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York City , New York after suffering a stroke . He was 72 . His agency - Associated Booking Corporation - was incorporated on June 26 , 1943 and is still in existence today . After his death in 1969 , Joe Glaser 's FBI File - CR 166-1672 - was shipped over to the H.R. Select Committee On Assassinations sometime in 1976-1979 . While the file was sent to the committee in the belief that Glaser had known Jack ` Sparky ' Rubenstein , better known as Jack Ruby , from his Chicago , Illinois days , that file revealed that Glaser was still doing some boxing promotion as late as 1966 , representing Ernie Terrell in his 1966 boxing match against the then Cassius Clay .",
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"text": "Talk to Me (Joey McIntyre album) Talk to Me is the fifth solo album by Joey McIntyre , a member of New Kids on the Block . These are smooth , contemporary renditions of classic songs previously recorded by Frank Sinatra and other great singers . From December 19 , 2006 , to February 11 , 2007 , McIntyre went on the 38 city smash hit tour , Dancing with the Stars - The Tour performing `` Come Dance With Me '' with dancers and `` The Way You Look Tonight '' with the band . During the eight weeks tour , the album sold 10,000 copies .",
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"text": "Joey Archer Joey Archer , ( born February 11 , 1938 in New York City , New York ) is a retired American boxer . Archer defeated Sugar Ray Robinson in Robinson 's final fight in 1965 ( by unanimous decision ) , and fought Hall of Fame boxers such as Emile Griffith and Dick Tiger .",
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"text": "Jamie Grace Jamie Grace Harper ( born November 25 , 1991 ) is an American contemporary Christian musician , singer , rapper , and songwriter from Atlanta , Georgia . In 2010 , TobyMac found her songs on YouTube and signed her to his label Gotee Records for two albums . She released the song `` Hold Me '' in 2011 which landed her a nomination at the 2012 Grammys and won the 2012 Dove Award for New Artist of the Year .",
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"text": "Joey Saldana Joey Saldana ( born March 14 , 1972 ) , known as the `` Brownsburg Bullet '' , is an American sprint car racing driver . He is the son of former sprint car and Indy car driver Joe Saldana . Saldana began racing at the local Indiana tracks close to his home in the early 1990s . He then moved up to the All Star Circuit of Champions , where he won 18 races in 1995 . He ran occasionally with the World of Outlaws winning his first race with the series in 1995 and then began touring full-time with the series in 1996 . He finished third in points in 2003 and 2006 and second in 2007 . He won 20 races ( one of only four racers to do so in a season ) in 2009 on his way to third in points for Kasey Kahne 's race team . He finished fourth in points in 2010 with 13 wins driving for the same team . He was contending for the 2011 title when he broke his arm , ribs and punctured a lung at the King 's Royal race in July which caused him to be out for nine weeks . He parted ways with Kasey Kahne Racing at the end of the 2012 season and teamed up with Dan and Ruth Motter of the famed yellow Motter Motorsports Sprint Car Team from 2013 - 2015 . The Motter family due to lack of sponsorship scaled back their racing schedule leaving Joey looking for a ride the following year . Joey took the checkered flag for 11 WoO races and 1 All Star race , and a series best 48 Top - Qualifier awards in his three years in the seat of the Motter Motorsports entry from 2013 - 2015 . Joey moved back to a previous seat ( 1996 , 2001 ) for the 2016 season in the Roth Motorsports # 83 team owned by Dennis and Teresa Roth . Even with numerous crew changes , Joey was able to pilot the famed maroon colored Roth # 83 to 5 WoO wins and 62 Top 10 finishes . For 2017 Joey has joined forces with Stenhouse Jr/Wood Racing . This team is made up of Matt Wood Racing and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. . https://www.facebook.com/SJWRacing/ Joey has finished second in the Knoxville Nationals three times . Joey has won prestigious events such as the Devil 's Bowl Speedway Winter and Summer Nationals , Silver Dollar Speedway 's Gold Cup , Eldora Speedway 's 4 Crown Sprint Nationals , and I-55 Speedway 's inaugural Iron Man 55 which is the longest race on the season . His father Joe Saldana won the esteemed Knoxville Nationals race in 1970 . Joey has distinguished himself as one of the greatest sprint car drivers of his generation . During the mid-late 1990 's , Saldana also raced in Australia in the World Series Sprintcars , racing for popular South Australian based former driver Bill Barrows . Racing the Barrows owned OTR ( for Oval Track Racing , an Australian designed and built chassis ) , Joey finished second in the 1995/96 World Series Sprintcars behind multiple Australian Sprintcar Champion Brooke Tatnell . He is married to Shannon , and has two sons : Reece & Ragan .",
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"text": "Joe Dallas Joe Dallas ( born 1954 ) is a prominent figure in the ex-gay movement and an advocate of reparative therapy from a Christian perspective .",
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"text": "Joey Henderson Joseph James `` Joey '' Henderson is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street who was portrayed by Johnny Barker from mid-2007 to early 2008 . Arriving in June 2007 as an eager yet awkward newbie nurse , Joey was a potential love interest for Claire Solomon ( Emily Robins ) . However Claire ended up murdered by an unknown assailant and for the next 6 months , Shortland Street underwent its largest and most dramatic whodunit storyline in its history . After 5 characters were killed off at the hands of a serial killer dubbed ; `` The Ferndale Strangler '' , Joey was finally unveiled as the murderer in a dramatic season cliffhanger that saw Joey attempt to murder fan favourite - Tania Jeffries ( Faye Smythe ) . The 2008 season donned the title of `` The Killer Season '' and the Joey storyline finished in three dramatic episodes airing in early March 2008 . Since then Joey has appeared in two flashbacks . The Ferndale Strangler storyline was hugely praised , with both critics and audiences tuning in to witness the dramatic 9 months that unfolded . Barker was nominated for several awards for his portrayal and the character 's death was singled out in a bid for suicide prevention . The Ferndale Strangler storyline has since gone down as one of the most iconic moments of the show .",
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"text": "The One with the Girl Who Hits Joey `` The One with the Girl Who Hits Joey '' is the fifteenth episode of Friends fifth season , and the 112th overall . It first aired on the NBC network in the United States on February 18 , 1999 .",
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Leonardo da Vinci only made discoveries in geology.
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"text": "Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci ( -LSB- leoˈnardo di ˌsɛr ˈpjɛːro da ( v ) ˈvintʃi -RSB- ; 15 April 14522 May 1519 ) , more commonly Leonardo da Vinci or simply Leonardo , was an Italian polymath whose areas of interest included invention , painting , sculpting , architecture , science , music , mathematics , engineering , literature , anatomy , geology , astronomy , botany , writing , history , and cartography . He has been variously called the father of palaeontology , ichnology , and architecture , and is widely considered one of the greatest painters of all time . Sometimes credited with the inventions of the parachute , helicopter and tank , he epitomised the Renaissance humanist ideal . Many historians and scholars regard Leonardo as the prime exemplar of the `` Universal Genius '' or `` Renaissance Man '' , an individual of `` unquenchable curiosity '' and `` feverishly inventive imagination '' . According to art historian Helen Gardner , the scope and depth of his interests were without precedent in recorded history , and `` his mind and personality seem to us superhuman , while the man himself mysterious and remote '' . Marco Rosci notes that while there is much speculation regarding his life and personality , his view of the world was logical rather than mysterious , and that the empirical methods he employed were unorthodox for his time . Born out of wedlock to a notary , Piero da Vinci , and a peasant woman , Caterina , in Vinci in the region of Florence , Leonardo was educated in the studio of the renowned Florentine painter Andrea del Verrocchio . Much of his earlier working life was spent in the service of Ludovico il Moro in Milan . He later worked in Rome , Bologna and Venice , and he spent his last years in France at the home awarded to him by Francis I of France . Leonardo was , and is , renowned primarily as a painter . Among his works , the Mona Lisa is the most famous and most parodied portrait and The Last Supper the most reproduced religious painting of all time . Leonardo 's drawing of the Vitruvian Man is also regarded as a cultural icon , being reproduced on items as varied as the euro coin , textbooks , and T-shirts . Perhaps fifteen of his paintings have survived.There are 15 significant artworks which are ascribed , either in whole or in large part , to Leonardo by most art historians . This number is made up principally of paintings on panel but includes a mural , a large drawing on paper and two works which are in the early stages of preparation . There are a number of other works that have also been variously attributed to Leonardo . Nevertheless , these few works , together with his notebooks , which contain drawings , scientific diagrams , and his thoughts on the nature of painting , compose a contribution to later generations of artists rivalled only by that of his contemporary , Michelangelo . Leonardo is revered for his technological ingenuity . He conceptualised flying machines , a type of armoured fighting vehicle , concentrated solar power , an adding machine , and the double hull . Relatively few of his designs were constructed or even feasible during his lifetime , as the modern scientific approaches to metallurgy and engineering were only in their infancy during the Renaissance . Some of his smaller inventions , however , such as an automated bobbin winder and a machine for testing the tensile strength of wire , entered the world of manufacturing unheralded . A number of Leonardo 's most practical inventions are nowadays displayed as working models at the Museum of Vinci . He made substantial discoveries in anatomy , civil engineering , geology , optics , and hydrodynamics , but he did not publish his findings and they had no direct influence on later science . Today , Leonardo is widely considered one of the most diversely talented individuals ever to have lived .",
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"text": "Royal Library of Turin The Royal Library of Turin ( Biblioteca Reale di Torino ) is located under the porticoes on the ground floor of the Royal Palace ( today a World Heritage Site ) in the north-west Italian city of Turin . At the time of the library 's foundation around 1840 , Turin was the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia and the library was fitted out by Pelagio Palagi on the initiative of the King of Sardinia Carlo Alberto in order to hold the rare manuscripts that had been collected by the House of Savoy for many years . The king also increased the collection by 2000 drawings by famous artists , including Leonardo da Vinci . In 1893 , during the reign of Umberto I of Savoy as King of Italy , the collection of Leonardo da Vinci drawings was added to by a Russian collector who donated Codex on the Flight of Birds . Further works by Leonardo held by the library include his well-known self-portrait , his study for the angel in the first version of his Virgin of the Rocks , and his study for the angel in Verrocchio 's The Baptism of Christ .",
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"text": "Geological Curators' Group The Geological Curators ' Group ( GCG ) is a United Kingdom based registered charity and a membership organisation . GCG 's aims are , `` to advance the education of the public in geology in particular by improving the standard of geological curation and by improving displays and information in public museums and other institutions . '' It is recognised by the Arts Council as one of 40 organisations in the Subject Specialist Network Programme that support , `` the development of knowledge and expertise associated with specialist collections and their contribution to public engagement , education and enjoyment '' . The GCG is affiliated to the Geological Society of London as a specialist group , and it shares a Memorandum of Understanding with the Natural Sciences Collections Association ( NatSCA ) and the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections .",
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"text": "Giotto Giotto di Bondone ( 1266/7 -- January 8 , 1337 ) , known mononymously as Giotto ( -LSB- ˈdʒɔtto -RSB- ) and Latinized as Giottus , was an Italian painter and architect from Florence in the late Middle Ages . He is generally considered the first in a line of great artists who contributed to the Renaissance . Giotto 's contemporary , the banker and chronicler Giovanni Villani , wrote that Giotto was `` the most sovereign master of painting in his time , who drew all his figures and their postures according to nature '' and also of his publicly recognized `` talent and excellence '' . ''",
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"text": "Leonardo da Vinci International Art Award The Leonardo da Vinci Award was established in 1975 by the Rotary Club of Florence as an annual international prize named after Leonardo da Vinci , to be presented to young people involved in the study of the sciences , technology , literature and the arts . Among the disciplines recognised and rewarded so far have been painting , sculpture , music , geology , architecture , medicine and nuclear physics . The 21st Leonardo da Vinci Prize was recently presented to the brilliant young pianist Johan Schmidt . The prize giving event has been hosted by other European Rotary Clubs in cities such as Tours , Vienna , Athens , Madrid , Würzburg , Brussels and Amsterdam . This event was last held in London in 1987 , when the prize was awarded to the internationally recognised percussionist Evelyn Glennie . In 1996 1/2 the Rotary Club of London will again be responsible for hosting the prize-giving ceremony .",
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"text": "Organic geochemistry Organic geochemistry is the study of the impacts and processes that organisms have had on the Earth . The study of organic geochemistry is usually traced to the work of Alfred E. Treibs , `` the father of organic geochemistry . '' Treibs first isolated metalloporphyrins from petroleum . This discovery established the biological origin of petroleum , which was previously poorly understood . Metalloporphyrins in general are highly stable organic compounds , and the detailed structures of the extracted derivatives made clear that they originated from chlorophyll . The relationship between the occurrence of organic compounds in sedimentary deposits and petroleum deposits has long been of interest . Studies of ancient sediments and rock provide insights into the origins and sources of oil petroleum geochemistry and the biochemical antecedents of life . Modern organic geochemistry includes studies of recent sediments to understand the carbon cycle , climate change , and ocean processes .",
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"text": "Lode In geology , a lode is a deposit of metalliferous ore that fills or is embedded in a fissure ( or crack ) in a rock formation or a vein of ore that is deposited or embedded between layers of rock . The current meaning ( ore vein ) dates from the 17th century , being an expansion of an earlier sense of a `` channel , watercourse '' in late Middle English , which in turn is from the 11th-century meaning of lode as a ` course , way ' . The generally accepted hydrothermal model of lode deposition posits that metals dissolved in hydrothermal solutions ( hot spring fluids ) deposit the gold or other metallic minerals inside the fissures in the pre-existing rocks . Lode deposits are distinguished primarily from placer deposits , where the ore has been eroded out from its original depositional environment and redeposited by sedimentary forces . A third process for ore deposition is as an evaporite . A stringer lode is one in which the rock is so permeated by small veinlets that rather than mining the veins , the entire mass of ore and the enveined country rock is mined . It is so named because of the irregular branching of the veins into many anastomosing stringers , so that the ore is not separable from the country rock . One of largest silver lodes was the Comstock Lode in Nevada , although it is overshadowed by the more recently discovered Cannington Lode in Queensland , Australia . The largest gold lode in the United States was the Homestake Lode . The Broken Hill Lode in South Australia is the largest lead-zinc lode ever discovered .",
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"text": "Cave of Altamira The Cave of Altamira ( Cueva de Altamira -LSB- ˈku̯e.βa ðe al.ta.ˈmi.ɾa -RSB- ) located near the historic town Santillana del Mar in Cantabria , Spain , is renowned for its numerous parietal cave paintings featuring charcoal drawings and polychrome paintings of contemporary local fauna and human hands , created between 18,500 and 14,000 years ago during the Upper Paleolithic by Paleo human settlers . The earliest paintings in the cave were executed around 35,600 years ago . Altamira was the first European cave for which prehistoric origin of the paintings was suggested and promoted by Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola . He published his research with the support of Juan Vilanova y Piera in 1880 to public acclaim . Nonetheless a bitter public controversy among experts ensued and continued until 1902 , as reports of similar findings of prehistoric paintings in the region had accumulated and evidence could no longer be rejected . Altamira is located in the Franco-Cantabrian region and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as the central element of the Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain .",
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"text": "Forensic geology Forensic geology is the study of evidence relating to minerals , oil , petroleum , and other materials found in the Earth , used to answer questions raised by the legal system . In 1975 , Ray Murray and fellow Rutgers University professor John Tedrow published Forensic Geology . More recently , in 2008 , Alastair Ruffell and Jennifer McKinley , both of Queen 's University Belfast , UK , published Geoforensics a book that focuses more on the use of geomorphology and geophysics for searches . In 2012 , Elisa Bergslien , at SUNY Buffalo State , published a general textbook on the topic , An Introduction to Forensic Geoscience .",
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"text": "Lost City of Z The Lost City of Z is the name given by Col. Percy Harrison Fawcett , a British surveyor , to an indigenous city that he believed had existed in the jungle of the Mato Grosso region of Brazil . Based on early histories of South America and his own explorations of the River Amazon region , Fawcett theorized that a complex civilization once existed in the Amazon region and that isolated ruins may have survived . Fawcett found a document known as Manuscript 512 ( links to non-English page ) , held at the National Library of Rio de Janeiro , believed to be written by Portuguese bandeirante João da Silva Guimarães . Da Silva wrote that during 1753 , he had discovered the ruins of an ancient city that contained arches , a statue , and a temple with hieroglyphics . He described the city ruins in great detail without giving its location . Manuscript 512 was written after explorations made in the sertão of the province of Bahia ( see Fawcett 's own book Exploration Fawcett ) . Fawcett intended to pursue finding this city as a secondary goal after `` Z '' . He was preparing an expedition to find `` Z '' when World War I broke out and the British government suspended support . During 1920 Fawcett undertook a personal expedition to find the city , but withdrew after suffering from fever and having to shoot his pack animal . During a second 1925 expedition , Fawcett , his son Jack , and Raleigh Rimell disappeared in the Mato Grosso jungle . David Grann wrote a 2005 article , `` The Lost City of Z '' , on Fawcett 's expeditions and findings , published in New Yorker . He expanded and developed it into a full-length book of the same title , published in 2009 . That work was adapted as a movie of the same name and released in April 2017 .",
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"text": "Leonardo Vinci Leonardo Vinci ( 1690 -- 27 May 1730 ) was an Italian composer , best known for his operas .",
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"text": "Diapir A diapir ( -LSB- ˈdaɪ.əpɪər -RSB- French , from Greek diapeirein , to pierce through ) is a type of geologic intrusion in which a more mobile and ductily deformable material is forced into brittle overlying rocks . Depending on the tectonic environment , diapirs can range from idealized mushroom-shaped Rayleigh -- Taylor-instability-type structures in regions with low tectonic stress such as in the Gulf of Mexico to narrow dikes of material that move along tectonically induced fractures in surrounding rock . The term was introduced by the Romanian geologist Ludovic Mrazek , who was the first to understand the principle of salt intrusion and plasticity . The term `` diapir '' may be applied to igneous structures , but it is more commonly applied to non-igneous , relatively cold materials , such as salt domes and mud diapirs . In addition to Earth-based observations , diapirism is thought to occur on Neptune 's moon Triton , Jupiter 's moon Europa , Saturn 's moon Enceladus , and Uranus 's moon Miranda . Diapirs commonly intrude vertically upward along fractures or zones of structural weakness through denser overlying rocks because of density contrast between a less dense , lower rock mass and overlying denser rocks . The density contrast manifests as a force of buoyancy . The process is known as diapirism . The resulting structures are also referred to as piercement structures . In the process , segments of the existing strata can be disconnected and pushed upwards . While moving higher , they retain much of their original properties such as pressure , which can be significantly different from that of the shallower strata they get pushed into . Such overpressured Floaters pose a significant risk when trying to drill through them . There is an analogy to a Galilean thermometer . Rock types such as evaporitic salt deposits , and gas charged muds are potential sources of diapirs . Diapirs also form in the earth 's mantle when a sufficient mass of hot , less dense magma assembles . Diapirism in the mantle is thought to be associated with the development of large igneous provinces and some mantle plumes . Explosive , hot volatile rich magma or volcanic eruptions are referred to generally as diatremes . Diatremes are not usually associated with diapirs , as they are small-volume magmas which ascend by volatile plumes , not by density contrast with the surrounding mantle .",
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"text": "The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci ( Воскресшие боги . Леонардо да Винчи , Resurrected Gods . Leonardo da Vinci , in literal translation ) is the second novel by Dmitry Merezhkovsky , first published in 1900 by Mir Bozhy magazine , then released as a separate edition 1901 . The novel constitutes the second part of the Christ and Antichrist trilogy ( 1895-1907 ) , started by the writer 's debut novel The Death of the Gods .",
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"text": "Early world maps The earliest known world maps date to classical antiquity , the oldest examples of the 6th to 5th centuries BCE still based on the flat Earth paradigm . World maps assuming a spherical Earth first appear in the Hellenistic period . The developments of Greek geography during this time , notably by Eratosthenes and Posidonius culminated in the Roman era , with Ptolemy 's world map ( 2nd century CE ) , which would remain authoritative throughout the Middle Ages . Since Ptolemy , knowledge of the approximate size of the globe allowed cartographers to estimate the extent of their geographical knowledge , and to indicate parts of the globe known to exist but not yet explored as terra incognita . With the Age of Discovery , during the 15th to 18th centuries , world maps became increasingly accurate ; exploration of Antarctica and the interior of Africa was left to the 19th and early 20th century .",
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"text": "Vulci Vulci or Volci was a rich and important Etruscan city ( in Etruscan , Velch or Velx , depending on the romanization used ) . As George Dennis wrote : `` Vulci is a city whose very name ... . was scarcely remembered , but which now , for the enormous treasures of antiquity it has yielded , is exalted above every other city of the ancient world . . '' Many impressive remains of the city can be seen today . Vulci was located near the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea about 80 km northwest of Rome , on the Fiora River , between Montalto di Castro and Canino . The Vulci , like other Etruscans , became master sculptors in bronze as acknowledged by ancient writers . Although most large bronzes have been lost , there remain some magnificent examples of Etruscan bronze work such as the Chimera of Arezzo and the Monteleone chariot , possibly made in Vulci . In the 19th century thousands of the ancient tombs of Vulci were discovered , and many were so well-known and spectacular , such as the Tomb of the Sun and Moon , that they were included on the Grand Tour of Europe . From these tombs more Attic vases have been found in the Vulci tombs than at any other ancient site ( at least by the 1850s ) and many of these masterpieces as well as Etruscan bronzes have found their way into the major museums of the world where they can be seen today . Despite these discoveries most of these tombs were later forgotten and lost .",
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"text": "Northern North Sea basin The North Sea is part of the Atlantic Ocean in northern Europe . It is located between Norway and Denmark in the east , Scotland and England in the west , Germany , the Netherlands , Belgium and France in the south . The geology of the North Sea describes the geological features such as channels , trenches , and ridges today and the geological history , plate tectonics , geological events that created them . A geological basin is a large low-lying area or depression . It is often below sea level . Depressions are typically formed by tectonic processes acting on the lithosphere , providing `` accommodation space '' for sediment to be preserved . Basins are formed in a variety of tectonic settings : extensional , compressional , strike-slip and intraplate . Geological basins are one of the most common places which collect sediment . The type of rocks which form there tell about the palaeoclimate of the continent . The geology is of interest to oil prospectors , hydrologists and palaeontologists . Exploration in the North Sea was initiated in May 1964 when the first well was spudded and the area has now become one of the most prolific hydrocarbon provinces in the world . Total recoverable reserves found to date , including adjacent land areas , amount to over 100 billion barrels of oil and natural gas . Geologically speaking , the North Sea is divided into four main basins : Northern , Moray Firth , Central , and Southern . Each has a long and complex geologic history with unique structural and stratigraphic developments driven by tectonic events over the last 400 Million years . The northern North Sea Paleorift system , including the Viking and Sogn graben , is an approximately 150-200 km wide zone of extended upper crust with preserved strata from pre-Triassic to Tertiary . It is bounded by the Shetland Platform to the west and the Norwegian mainland to the east .",
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"text": "Geological formation A formation or geological formation is the fundamental unit of lithostratigraphy . A formation consists of a certain number of rock strata that have a comparable lithology , facies or other similar properties . Formations are not defined on the thickness of the rock strata they consist of and the thickness of different formations can therefore vary widely . The concept of formally defined layers or strata is central to the geologic discipline of stratigraphy . Formations can be divided into members and are themselves frequently parcelled together in groups .",
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"text": "Barton Beds Barton Beds ( now the Barton Group ) is the name given to a series of grey and brown clays , with layers of sand , of Upper Eocene age ( around 40 million years old ) , which are found in the Hampshire Basin of southern England . They are particularly well exposed in the cliffs at Barton-on-Sea , which is the world type locality for the Barton Beds , and lends its name to the Bartonian age of the Eocene epoch . The clay is abundant in fossils , especially molluscs . The beds are found in the Hampshire Basin , and are well exposed in the cliffs of Barton , Hordle , and on the Isle of Wight . The cliffs at Barton are the world type locality for the Barton Beds . The beds consist of grey , greenish and brown clays with bands of sand and have long been well known for the abundance and excellent preservation of their fossils . More than 500 species have been recorded , of which , over half are molluscs , including numerous turret shells and lamellibranchs . Sharks teeth are common , and the beds have yielded remains of corals , fishes , mammals , reptiles , and birds . Plant fossils are also abundant . In the 1840s fossils were found in the `` crocodile bed '' at Hordle cliff , which belonged to an extinct species of alligator , which was subsequently named Diplocynodon hantoniensis , after the county of Hampshire ( Hantonia being a Latinization based on the Anglo-Saxon name Hantescire ) . Above the highly fossiliferous Barton Clay , there is a sandy series with few fossils ; these are the Headon Hill or Barton Sands . Today , the Barton Beds are rather poorly exposed in many sections due to coastal protection works . The Barton Beds are of Upper Eocene age , and the area was covered with an inland sea , and the temperature was higher than at the present day . The term `` Bartonian '' was introduced by Karl Mayer-Eymar in 1857 for the continental equivalents of the series .",
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"text": "Geology of South Wales South Wales is an area with many features of outstanding interest to geologists , who have for long used the area for University field trips . This varied and accessible region has provided a written record of geological interest that dates to the 12th century , when Giraldus Cambrensis noted pyritous shales near Newport . Some of the first published representations of fossils were of fossil plants from coal measures near Neath ( Gibson late 17th century ) . The British geologists Adam Sedgwick and Roderick Murchison did fundamentally important work in South Wales on Old Red Sandstone and the underlying rocks . The first volume of memoirs ( 1846 ) published by the Geological Survey contained a conspectus of the geology of South Wales that set a template for all future work . Significant discoveries continue to be made . For instance , in Carmarthenshire , in the late 70s , John Cope detected a small area of Precambrian and Cambrian rocks . Other parts of South Wales , however , have not seen a Geological Survey officer since the mid-19th century . The geology of south Wales was central to the massive contribution Wales made to the Industrial Revolution . Several successive periods are represented , including all of the Palaeozoic periods . Pembrokeshire has outcrops of both Precambrian and Cambrian ( 542-488 million years ago ) rocks . A notable feature of the Ordovician system ( 488-444 million years old ) is a major subsidence area , or basin , which later filled with substantial thicknesses of mostly sandy and muddy sediment . The line of the shallower continental shelf area , to the south-east , ran approximately from the Long Mynd ( in Shropshire ) to Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire . Some volcanic action also occurred . This thick sedimentary deposition continued into the Silurian period ( 444-416 million years old ) . Silurian volcanicity led to production of lavas at localised sites such as Skomer Island . Silurian rocks are widely distributed in south Wales and are well displayed on the Cardiganshire coast . The Silurian and earlier rocks were folded , faulted , and distorted several times , notably during the late Ordovician , and late Silurian , by which time the area had begun to rise above sea level as mountain ranges were uplifted to the north-west . This was caused by the collision of a proto-North America ( `` Laurentia '' ) and the present southern Britain ( `` Eastern Avalonia '' ) . The intervening sea , the Iapetus Ocean , closed as a result of plate tectonic movements , similar to those that now close the Mediterranean Sea between Europe and Africa . The succeeding Devonian period ( 416-359 million years ago ) saw mostly alluvial deposits ( `` Old Red Sandstone '' ) , which were interrupted by major uplift . Following this , the land subsided again in the Carboniferous period ( 359-299 million years ago ) . In the early Carboniferous period , limestones were deposited on a continental shelf , which deepened towards the south where there was a major sea area . During earth movements caused by the approach of a continent from the south , sea shallowing led to thick alluvial and coastal plain sediments ( see below ) containing economic developments of coal . Carboniferous Limestone outcrops occur in south Pembrokeshire , the Gower Peninsula , the Vale of Glamorgan and around the edge of the coalfield . At the end of the Carboniferous , during Permian ( 299-251 my ago ) time , Wales is thought to have been a landmass . Only in late Triassic ( 251-200 my ago ) times did deposition return , with coarse-grained screes forming around a series of low but rugged hills . Continuing deposition led to the formation of the early Jurassic deposits of mudstones and muddy limestones ( the `` Lias '' ) . Deposits later than this are almost completely absent , although the Chalk sea probably covered most of Wales between 100 and 66 million years ago . Any such later deposits have been eroded away . One of the geological rarities of south Wales is the coastline of St Brides Major at Ogmore-by-Sea and Southerndown . Its cliffs are composed partly of earliest Jurassic Sutton stone , a rare freestone that is a marginal or coastal deposit derived in part from erosion of carboniferous limestone . Sutton stone has always been highly regarded : as well as being used in construction throughout the Vale of Glamorgan , it was also shipped over the Bristol Channel to North Devon and North Cornwall , which are both deficient in limestone . A major geological feature of the Upper Carboniferous rocks in south Wales is the south Wales coalfield . The rocks comprising this important area were laid down during the later Carboniferous . This sedimentary succession includes a sequence with a thickness of more than 1800 m in the west . The coal measures were laid down on a low-lying waterlogged plain with peat mires immediately south of an ancient and persistent geological feature known as the Wales-London-Brabant High . Burial converted the peat deposits to thinner coal seams . Later earth movements distorted the coal-bearing strata , and the difficulty of mining led to premature closure of many mines on economic grounds , especially in Pembrokeshire where seams were squeezed completely out of shape .",
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"text": "University of Lucca The University of Lucca was an Italian university located in Lucca ( LU ) , Italy , established in 1785 by the government of the Republic of Lucca . The university disappearing for good in 1867 . There had previously been several attempts in the medieval period to found a University of Lucca : On 6 June 1369 Emperor Charles IV granted Lucca a charter for the establishment of a Studium Generale , confirmed on 13 September 1387 by Pope Urban VI . No university was actually founded , but again in 1455 Gonfalonier Giovanni Gigli tried to raise funds for a university , but once more it did not result in an actual institution . In modern times there are three university colleges in Lucca : The Istituto Musicale ( founded in 1843 , whose students included Giacomo Puccini ) , IMT ( Institutions Markets Technologies , an Institute for Advanced Studies with a graduate school dedicated to doctoral and post doctoral education and research ) and the Campus Studi del Mediterraneo ( offering a Bachelor 's degree course in Tourism Science and Master 's degree course in Planning and Management of Mediterranean Tourism ) .",
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"text": "Muisca art This article describes the art produced by the Muisca . The Muisca established one of the four grand civilisations of the pre-Columbian Americas on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense in present-day central Colombia . Their various forms of art have been described in detail and include pottery , textiles , body art , hieroglyphs and rock art . While their architecture was modest compared to the Inca , Aztec and Maya civilisations , the Muisca are best known for their skilled goldworking . The Museo del Oro in the Colombian capital Bogotá houses the biggest collection of golden objects in the world , from various Colombian cultures including the Muisca . The first art in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes goes back several millennia . Although this predates the Muisca civilisation , whose onset is commonly set at 800 AD , nevertheless , some of these styles persevered through the ages . During the preceramic era , the people of the highlands produced petrographs and petroglyphs representing their deities , the abundant flora and fauna of the area , abstract motives and anthropomorphic or anthropo-zoomorphic elements . The self-sufficient sedentary agricultural society developed into a culture based on ceramics and the extraction of salt in the Herrera Period , usually defined as 800 BC to 800 AD . During this time , the oldest existing form of constructed art was erected ; the archaeoastronomical site called El Infiernito ( `` The Little Hell '' ) by the catholic Spanish conquistadors . The Herrera Period also marked the widespread use of pottery and textiles and the start of what would become the main motive for the Spanish conquest ; the skilled fine goldworking . The golden age of Muisca metallurgy is represented in the Muisca raft , considered the masterpiece of this technology and depicts the initiation ritual of the new zipa of Bacatá , the southern part of the Muisca Confederation . This ceremony , performed by xeques ( priests ) and caciques wearing feathered golden crowns and accompanied by music and dance , took place on a raft in Lake Guatavita , in the northern part of the flat Bogotá savanna . Accounts of such ceremonies created the legend of El Dorado among the Spanish , leading them on a decade-long quest for this mythical place . The rich art elaborated by the Muisca has inspired modern artists and designers in their creativity . Muisca motives are represented as murals , in clothing and as objects found all over the former Muisca territories as well as in animated clips and video games . The art of the indigenous inhabitants of the Altiplano Cundiboyacense is well studied by many different researchers who published their work right from the beginning of colonial times . The conquistador who made first contact with the Muisca , Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada , wrote in his memoires about a skilled and well-organised civilisation of traders and farmers . Friar Pedro Simón described the relation between art and the religion and later contributions in the analysis of the various artforms have been made by Alexander von Humboldt , Joaquín Acosta and Liborio Zerda in the 19th century , Miguel Triana , Eliécer Silva Celis and Sylvia M. Broadbent in the 20th century and modern research is dominated by the work of Carl Henrik Langebaek Rueda , Javier Ocampo López and many others .",
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Buddhism is a dharma.
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"text": "Buddhism Buddhism ( -LSB- pronˈbʊdɪzəm -RSB- or -LSB- ˈbuːdɪzəm -RSB- ) is an Indian religion and dharma that encompasses a variety of traditions , beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to the Buddha . Buddhism originated in Ancient India sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE , from where it spread through much of Asia , whereafter it declined in India during the middle ages . Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars : Theravada ( Pali : `` The School of the Elders '' ) and Mahayana ( Sanskrit : `` The Great Vehicle '' ) . Buddhism is the world 's fourth-largest religion , with over 500 million followers or 7 % of the global population , known as Buddhists . Buddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation , the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures , and especially their respective practices . Practices of Buddhism include taking refuge in the Buddha , the Dharma and the Sangha , study of scriptures , observance of moral precepts , renunciation of craving and attachment , the practice of meditation ( including calm and insight ) , the cultivation of wisdom , loving-kindness and compassion , the Mahayana practice of bodhicitta and the Vajrayana practices of generation stage and completion stage . In Theravada the ultimate goal is the cessation of the kleshas and the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana , achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path ( also known as the Middle Way ) , thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth . Theravada has a widespread following in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia . Mahayana , which includes the traditions of Pure Land , Zen , Nichiren Buddhism , Shingon and Tiantai ( Tendai ) , is found throughout East Asia . Rather than Nirvana , Mahayana instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva path , a state wherein one remains in the cycle of rebirth to help other beings reach awakening . Vajrayana , a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas , may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana . Tibetan Buddhism , which preserves the Vajrayana teachings of eighth century India , is practiced in regions surrounding the Himalayas , Mongolia and Kalmykia . Tibetan Buddhism aspires to Buddhahood or rainbow body .",
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"text": "Nekkhamma Nekkhamma ( Sanskrit : नैष्काम्य ) is a Pali word generally translated as `` renunciation '' or `` the pleasure of renunciation '' while also conveying more specifically `` giving up the world and leading a holy life '' or `` freedom from lust , craving and desires . '' In Buddhism 's Noble Eightfold Path , nekkhamma is the first practice associated with `` Right Intention . '' In the Theravada list of ten perfections , nekkhamma is the third practice of `` perfection . '' It involves non-attachment ( detachment ) .",
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"text": "Naraka (Buddhism) Naraka ( नरक निरय Niraya ) is a term in Buddhist cosmology usually referred to in English as `` hell '' ( or `` hell realm '' ) or `` purgatory '' . The Narakas of Buddhism are closely related to diyu , the hell in Chinese mythology . A Naraka differs from the hell of Christianity in two respects : firstly , beings are not sent to Naraka as the result of a divine judgment or punishment ; and secondly , the length of a being 's stay in a Naraka is not eternal , though it is usually extremely long , as measured in many millions or billions of years . A being is born into a Naraka as a direct result of his or her accumulated actions ( karma ) and resides there for a finite period of time until that karma has achieved its full result . After his or her karma is used up , he or she will be reborn in one of the higher worlds as the result of karma that had not yet ripened . In the Devaduta Sutta , the 130th discourse of Majjhima Nikaya , the Buddha teaches about hell in vivid detail . Physically , Narakas are thought of as a series of cavernous layers which extend below Jambudvīpa ( the ordinary human world ) into the earth . There are several schemes for enumerating these Narakas and describing their torments . The Abhidharma-kosa ( Treasure House of Higher Knowledge ) is the root text that describes the most common scheme , as the Eight Cold Narakas and Eight Hot Narakas .",
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"text": "Satya Mahima Dharma Satya Mahima Dharma ( the `` dharma of the divine glory '' ) is a religious tradition in Hinduism , from Orissa . It goes back to a historic person called Mahima Svami ( or Mahima Gosain ) . He is said to have appeared in Puri in 1826 . Dissatisfied with the ritualised idol worship of Lord Jagannath , he left Puri and travelled to the Kapilas hills near Dhenkanal , where he engaged himself in severe Yogic practices . In 1862 , he became a siddha and started preaching a new dharma . He is said to have attained samadhi in 1876 . Under his first disciple , Govinda Baba , and the dissident saint poet Bhima Bhoi , the movement shifted away from the coastal region towards the central and western parts of Odisha . Spreading also to other states ( Madhya Pradesh , Andhra Pradesh , West Bengal , Assam ) , people from different regions and sociocultural backgrounds joined as followers . Since then , several monastic as well as lay currents and competing associations emerged and various regional centres ( Joranda , Khaliapali ) have been established . Mahima Dharma is a popular ascetic movement which considers the void , shunya , as the divine principle , opposing as such any idol worship . The void can only be venerated through fire , or its manifestation in the Sun , traits which link Mahima Dharma to the nirguna bhakti tradition .",
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"text": "Dhamma Practitioner A Dhamma Practitioner is a name that is used to describe those who practice the teachings of the Buddha . It is used as an alternative to the widely used but vaguely defined term Buddhist . Dhamma practitioner is seen by many as a more accurate description for those who practice the Buddha 's teachings , and more fitting with classification schemes given in the Pali Canon . In contrast , the terms Buddhist and Buddhism are relatively recent inventions that some see as a Westernized framing of the teachings of the Buddha in terms fitting for religions such as Christianity , and not words that have an equivalent in the teachings of the Buddha . In the earliest sources , the Buddha himself referred to his teaching as the `` Dhamma and Discipline proclaimed by the Tathagata '' . Due to these reasons and the fact that the Buddha 's teachings are strongly rooted in practical application , the term Dhamma Practitioner has been used by many teachers as a description of those on the Buddha 's path .",
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"text": "History of the Thai Forest Tradition The Kammatthana meditation tradition originally grew out of the Dhammayut reform movement , founded by Mongkut in the 1820s as an attempt to raise the bar for what was perceived as the `` lax '' Buddhist practice of the regional Buddhist traditions at the time . Mongkut 's reforms were originally focused on scriptural study of the earliest extant Buddhist texts , revival of the dhutanga ascetic practices , and close adherence to the Buddhist Monastic Code ( Pali : vinaya ) . However , the Dhammayut began to have an increasing emphasis on meditation as the 19th century progressed . During this time , a newly ordained Ajahn Mun Bhuridatto went to stay with Ajahn Sao Kantasilo , who was then the abbot of a small meditation-oriented monastery on the outskirts of Ubon Ratchathani , a province in the predominantly Lao-speaking cultural region of Northeast Thailand known as Isan . Ajahn Mun learned from Ajahn Sao in the late 19th century , where he studied amidst the growing meditation culture in Isan 's Dhammayut monasteries as a result of Mongkut 's reforms a half-century earlier . Wandering the rural frontier of Northeast Thailand with Ajahn Sao in rigorous ascetic practices ( Pali : dhutanga ; Thai : tudong ) . Ajahn Mun traveled abroad to neighboring regions for a time , hoping to reach levels of meditative adeptness known as the noble attainments ( Pali : ariya-phala ) , which culminate in the experience of Nirvana -- the final goal of a Theravada Buddhist practitioner . After more than two decades of intense meditation and ascetic practice , Ajahn Mun would return to Ubon Ratchathani in 1915 , claiming to have found the noble attainments . Word spread in the region , and monks came to study from Ajahn Mun , wishing to put his claims to the test ; though the assertions that he had found the noble attainments were not universally received at the time -- families were often divided over whether or not Ajahn Mun had attained sainthood . During this period , Mongkut 's successor Chulalongkorn ( Rama V of Siam ) had consolidated power in Bangkok , and implemented a wave of educational reforms which emphasized the role of the Thai clergy as educators . Dhammayut monks -- which included Ajahn Mun and Ajahn Sao and their students -- were drafted to teach a new monastic curriculum that had been infused with Western principles in an effort to prevent the encroachment of Christian missionaries , and to prevent Thailand from being colonized by a Western empire . Thailand would successfully prevent colonization ; however , Ajahn Mun and Sao 's students would continue to evade authorities ' attempts to assign them to monasteries and prevent them from practicing in the forest . Beginning in the 1950s though , the tradition would gain respect among the urbanities in Bangkok , and receive widespread acceptance among the Thai Sangha . Many of the Ajahns were nationally venerated by Thai Buddhists , who regarded them as arahants . Because of their reputations , the Ajahns have become the subject of a cultural fixation on sacralized objects believed among lay followers to offer supernatural protection . This cultural fixation was referred to by social anthropologist Stanley Jeyaraja Tambiah as a cult of amulets , which he described during a field study in the 1970s as `` a traditional preoccupation now reaching the pitch of fetishistic obsession '' . During this time , the tradition found a significant following in the West ; particularly among the students of Ajahn Chah Subhatto , a forest teacher who studied with a group of monks in the Mahanikai -- the other of Thailand 's two monastic orders alongside the Dhammayut -- many of whom remained loyal to their Mahanikai pedigree in spite of their interest in Ajahn Mun 's teachings . However , in the final decades of the 20th century the tradition experienced a crisis when the majority of Thailand 's rainforests were clear cut . Because of this , the Forest Tradition in early 21st century Thailand has been characterized by a struggle to preserve the remaining forested lands in Thailand for Buddhist practice .",
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"text": "Dhyāna in Buddhism Dhyāna ( Sanskrit ) or Jhāna ( Pali ) , commonly translated as meditation , is a state of no mind . It is used in Buddhism , Hinduism and Jainism . In Buddhism , it is a series of cultivated states of mind , which lead to `` state of perfect equanimity and awareness ( upekkhii-sati-piirisuddhl ) . '' Dhyana may have been the core practice of pre-sectarian Buddhism , but became appended with other forms of meditation throughout its development .",
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"text": "Samaya The samaya ( , Japanese and , sanmaya-kai , Sānmóyéjiè ) , is a set of vows or precepts given to initiates of an esoteric Vajrayana Buddhist order as part of the abhiṣeka ( empowerment or initiation ) ceremony that creates a bond between the guru and disciple . According to Keown , et al. , Samaya may be defined as : A particular system of teaching or doctrines ; The conduct required of a tantric practitioner , often as a set of vows or commitments ; The realization ( abhisamaya ) of Buddhahood ; In Tantric Buddhism , union with the Three Vajras , the body , speech and mind of the Buddha .",
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"text": "Buddhist calendar The Buddhist calendar ( Sāsanā Sakaraj သ သန တ သက ရ ဇ , -LSB- θàðənà θɛʔkəɹɪʔ -RSB- ព ទ ធសករ ជ Sinhala : බ ද ධ වර ෂ or ස සන වර ෂ ( Buddha Varsha or Sāsana Varsha ) ) is a set of lunisolar calendars primarily used in mainland Southeast Asian countries of Cambodia , Laos , Myanmar and Thailand as well as in Sri Lanka for religious or official occasions . While the calendars share a common lineage , they also have minor but important variations such as intercalation schedules , month names and numbering , use of cycles , etc. . In Thailand , the name Buddhist Era is a year numbering system shared by the traditional Thai lunisolar calendar and by the Thai solar calendar . The Southeast Asian lunisolar calendars are largely based on an older version of the Hindu calendar , which uses the sidereal year as the solar year . One major difference is that the Southeast Asian systems , unlike their Indian cousins , do not use apparent reckoning to stay in sync with the sidereal year . Instead , they employ their versions of the Metonic cycle . However , since the Metonic cycle is not very accurate for sidereal years , the Southeast Asian calendar is slowly drifting out of sync with the sidereal , approximately one day every 100 years . Yet no coordinated structural reforms of the lunisolar calendar have been undertaken . Today , the traditional Buddhist lunisolar calendar is used mainly for Theravada Buddhist ထရဝ ဒဗ ဒၶဘ သ festivals , and no longer has the official calendar status anywhere . The Thai Buddhist Era , a renumbered Gregorian calendar , is the official calendar in Thailand .",
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"text": "Lineage (Buddhism) A lineage in Buddhism is a line of transmission of the Buddhist teaching that is `` theoretically traced back to the Buddha himself . '' The acknowledgement of the transmission can be oral , or certified in documents . Several branches of Buddhism , including Chan ( including Zen and Seon ) and Tibetan Buddhism maintain records of their historical teachers . These records serve as a validation for the living exponents of the tradition . The historical authenticity of Buddhist lineage is questionable . Stephen Batchelor has claimed , speaking about specifically Japanese Zen lineage , `` the historicity of this `` lineage '' simply does not withstand critical scrutiny . '' Erik Storlie has noted that transmission `` is simply false on historical grounds . '' Edward Conze said `` much of the traditions about the early history of Chan are the inventions of a later age . ''",
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"text": "Bhava The Sanskrit word `` bhāva '' means `` emotion , sentiment , state of body or mind , disposition '' , while `` bhava '' means `` being , worldly existence , becoming , birth , be , production , origin '' . The former term is rooted in latter , and in some context also means `` becoming , being , existing , occurring , appearance '' while connoting the condition thereof . In Buddhism , bhava denotes the continuity of becoming ( reincarnating ) in one of the realms of existence , in the samsaric context of rebirth , life and the maturation arising therefrom . It is the tenth of the Twelve Nidanas , in its Pratītyasamutpāda doctrine .",
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"text": "Transcendent truth Transcendent truths are those unaffected by time or space . They define the world , but are not defined by the world . An example of a transcendent truth is `` God is good '' , or `` there is no God '' . Either way , how one looks at things contained by time and space is a result of the transcendent truth . One is true ; both can not be true at the same time . World views are made up of transcendent truths , things we believe are true before we question whether or not anything else is true . The Transcendent Truth is the only Truth that is , ultimately , beyond human comprehension and before all concepts . It is beyond reality , and is the Creator of realities , existence , time and all there is , was and is yet to be . It is the Light that sacred texts speak of that illuminates hearts with knowledge from a Source beyond our universe . It is actually the true definition of God . Gandhi once signed a photograph of himself with the text `` God is truth '' . Buddha once said that truth is the saviour from sin . And Christ said to His disciples `` I am the Truth '' .",
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"text": "German Dharmaduta Society The German Dharmaduta Society is an organization established to promote Buddhism in Germany and other Western Countries , and was founded by Asoka Weeraratna , in Colombo , Sri Lanka on 21 September 1952 .",
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"text": "Four Noble Truths The Four Noble Truths refer to and express the basic orientation of Buddhism in a short expression : we crave and cling to impermanent states and things , which are dukkha , `` incapable of satisfying '' and painful . This craving keeps us caught in samsara , the endless cycle of repeated rebirth and dying again , and the dukkha that comes with it . There is , however , a way to end this cycle , namely by attaining nirvana , cessation of craving , whereafter rebirth and associated dukkha will no longer arise again . This can be accomplished by following the eightfold path , restraining oneself , cultivating discipline , and practicing mindfulness and meditation . In short form , the four truths are dukkha , samudaya ( `` arising , '' `` coming together '' ) , nirodha ( `` cessation , '' `` confinement '' ) , and magga , the path leading to cessation . As the `` Four Noble Truths '' ( Sanskrit : catvāri āryasatyāni ; Pali : cattāri ariyasaccāni ) , they are `` the truths of the Noble Ones , '' the truths or realities which are understood by the `` worthy ones `` Encyclopædia Britannica , Arhat ( Buddhism ) who have attained nirvana . In the sutras , Buddhist religious texts , the four truths have both a symbolic and a propositional function . They represent the awakening and liberation of the Buddha , but also the possibility of liberation for all sentient beings , describing how release from craving is to be reached . In the Pali canon scriptures , the four truths appear in a `` network of teachings , '' as part of `` the entire dhamma matrix , '' which have to be taken together . They provide a conceptual framework for introducing and explaining Buddhist thought , which has to be personally understood or `` experienced '' . The function of the four truths , and their importance , developed over time , when prajna , or `` liberating insight , '' came to be regarded as liberating in itself , instead of or in addition to the practice of dhyana , meditation . This `` liberating insight '' gained a prominent place in the sutras , and the four truths came to represent this liberating insight , as part of the enlightenment story of the Buddha . The four truths became of central importance in the Theravada tradition of Buddhism , which holds to the idea that insight into the four truths is liberating in itself . They are less prominent in the Mahayana tradition , which sees the higher aims of insight into sunyata , emptiness , and following the Bodhisattva path as central elements in their teachings and practice . The Mahayana tradition reinterpreted the four truths to explain how a liberated being can still be `` pervasively operative in this world . '' Beginning with the exploration of Buddhism by western colonialists in the 19th century and the development of Buddhist modernism , they came to be often presented in the west as the central teaching of Buddhism .",
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"text": "Theravada Theravāda ( Pali , literally `` school of the elder monks '' ) is a branch of Buddhism that uses the Buddha 's teaching preserved in the Pāli Canon as its doctrinal core . The Pali canon is the only complete Buddhist canon which survives in a classical Indic Language , Pali , which serves as the sacred language and lingua franca of Theravada Buddhism . Another feature of Theravada is that it tends to be very conservative about matters of doctrine and monastic discipline . As a distinct sect , Theravada Buddhism developed in Sri Lanka and spread to the rest of Southeast Asia . Theravada also includes a rich diversity of traditions and practices that have developed over its long history of interactions with varying cultures and religious communities . It is the dominant form of religion in Cambodia , Laos , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , and Thailand , and is practiced by minority groups in Bangladesh , China , Nepal , and Vietnam . In addition , the diaspora of all of these groups as well as converts around the world practice Theravāda Buddhism . Contemporary expressions include Buddhist modernism , the Vipassana movement and the Thai Forest Tradition .",
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"text": "Buddhist ethics Buddhist ethics are traditionally based on what Buddhists view as the enlightened perspective of the Buddha , or other enlightened beings such as Bodhisattvas . The Indian term for ethics or morality used in Buddhism is Śīla or sīla ( Pāli ) . Śīla in Buddhism is one of three sections of the Noble Eightfold Path , and is a code of conduct that embraces a commitment to harmony and self-restraint with the principal motivation being non-violence , or freedom from causing harm . It has been variously described as virtue , right conduct , morality , moral discipline and precept . Sīla is an internal , aware , and intentional ethical behavior , according to one 's commitment to the path of liberation . It is an ethical compass within self and relationships , rather than what is associated with the English word `` morality '' ( i.e. , obedience , a sense of obligation , and external constraint ) . Sīla is one of the three practices foundational to Buddhism and the non-sectarian Vipassana movement -- sīla , samādhi , and paññā as well as the Theravadin foundations of sīla , Dāna , and Bhavana . It is also the second pāramitā . Sīla is also wholehearted commitment to what is wholesome . Two aspects of sīla are essential to the training : right `` performance '' ( caritta ) , and right `` avoidance '' ( varitta ) . Honoring the precepts of sīla is considered a `` great gift '' ( mahadana ) to others , because it creates an atmosphere of trust , respect , and security . It means the practitioner poses no threat to another person 's life , property , family , rights , or well-being . Moral instructions are included in Buddhist scriptures or handed down through tradition . Most scholars of Buddhist ethics thus rely on the examination of Buddhist scriptures , and the use of anthropological evidence from traditional Buddhist societies , to justify claims about the nature of Buddhist ethics .",
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"text": "Buddhist University Buddhist University ( BU ) is a university in Sanchi Town , India . The university was established in September 2012 by Government of Madhya Pradesh and then Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa , Bhutan 's Prime Minister Jigmi Yozyer Thinley , and Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka president Bangala Upatissa Nayaka Thero laid the foundation stone for the University on 17th of same month . The university built in collaboration with the government of Madhya Pradesh , Sri Lanka and Bhutan to promote the Buddhist and Indic Studies in the world . Government of Madhya Pradesh had invested Rs 300 crore to promote ` peace and harmony '' by setting university which will help in promote tourism and cultural trade in the state as Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam appose the move to protest Sri Lankan President Mahindra Rajapaksa 's visit to Sanchi .",
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"text": "Gelongma Gelongma ( feminine term ) ( wylie : dge slong ma ) or Gelong ( masculine term ) is the Tibetan word for a fully ordained monastic observing the entire vinaya . While the exact number of vows observed varies from one ordination lineage to another , generally the female monastic observes 360 vows while the male monastic observes 265 . Getsul and Getsulma ( Tib <dge tshul> ) ( Skt <sramanera> ) is the novice ordination , a preparation monastic level prior to Gelongma . Novices , both male and female , adhere to twenty-five main vows . A lay person or child monk too young to take the full vows may take the five vows called `` approaching virtue '' ( in Tibetan genyen <dge snyan> ) . These five vows can be practiced as a monastic , where the genyen maintains celibacy , or as a lay practitioner , where the married genyen maintains fidelity . Starting with the novice ordination ( Tib . ge tsul ) some may choose to take forty years to gradually arrive at the bhikkshu ( Tib . gelong -RSB- vows of a fully ordained monk . Others take the getsulma and gelongma vows on the same day and practice as a gelongma from the beginning , as the getsulma vows are included within the gelongma .",
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"text": "Vajracharya A bajracharya or vajracharya ( lit . `` vajra carrier '' ) is a Vajrayana Buddhist priest among the Newar communities of Nepal and a Revered Teacher who is highly attained in Vajrayana practices and rituals . Vajracharya means `` vajra carrier '' . They are also commonly called guru-ju or gu-bhaju ( a short form for guru bhaju ) which are Nepali terms related to the Sanskrit term guru , and translate as `` teacher '' or `` priest '' . The bajracharya is the highest ranking of the Newar castes that are born Buddhist . The emergence of vajracharya institution is ascribed to the decline of celibate Buddhist monks in about 13th century , and the emergence of Vajrayana . To become a professional Guruju , a person of the bajracharya caste must go through a number of rituals . The bajracharya boy goes through a ritualistic process of initiation known as bajravishekha , including shaving off the head as the buddha and asking for alms , at a minimum of seven houses a day in different places , in the tradition of monks since the time of Gautama Buddha . Sometimes tantric Newar Buddhism and Esoteric Buddhism is referred to as `` Vajracharya Buddhism '' . The writers of Rebuilding Buddhism : The Theravada Movement in Twentieth-century Nepal explore the unusual relationship of the vajracharyas and their assistant shakyas with Buddhist monasticism : Unlike Vajracharyas , Shakya men may not be priests for others , but together with Vajracharya men they are the members of the traditional Newar Buddhist monasteries , known honorifically as vihara and colloquially as baha or bahi . In so far as Shakya and Vajracharya men filled their roles in the monastery , they were monks . In effect , they were married , part-time monks . Many of the modern Buddhist scholars in Nepal belong to the vajracharya tradition .",
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"text": "Amitayurdhyana Sutra The Amitāyurdhyāna Sūtra ( Sanskrit ; ) is a Mahayana sutra in Pure Land Buddhism , a branch of Mahāyāna Buddhism . It is one of the three principle Pure Land sutras along with the Infinite Life Sutra and the Amitabha Sutra . Amitāyus is another name for the buddha Amitābha , the preeminent figure in Pure Land Buddhism , and this sūtra focuses mainly on meditations involving complex visualization . This is reflected in the name of the sūtra , which translates to the `` Amitāyus Meditation Sūtra . '' It is considered by modern scholarship to be apocryphal of Chinese origin . The Sanskrit name and Sanskrit versions are thus reverse translations . According to Paul Williams , a more accurate Sanskrit title for this text would be Amitāyurbuddhānusmṛti Sūtra , meaning `` Amitāyus Buddha-mindfulness Sūtra . '' No Sanskrit version of the sutra is known to exist .",
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"text": "Siddhartha Siddharth or Siddhartha is the birth name of the founder of Buddhism , Gautama Buddha . Siddhartha may also refer to : Siddhartha ( novel ) , a fictional book about the life of a man ( not the Buddha ) named Siddhartha , by Hermann Hesse Siddhartha ( 1972 film ) , the 1972 film of the book , directed by Conrad Rooks Sidhartha ( 1998 film ) Siddharth ( 2013 film ) , a 2013 Indian film Siddhartha ( 2015 film ) , a 2015 Indian Kannada film Siddhartha ( opera ) , opera by Per Nørgård Siddhartha ( musical ) , an original production by Chu Un Temple and BLIA Cebu King Siddartha , father of Mahavira , an important figure in Jain history Siddharta ( band ) , a Slovenian rock band Siddhartha ( American rock band ) Siddhartha ( Mexican rock band ) Siddartha University , the first and the only Buddhist university in Nepal SIDDHARTA , an experiment at DAFNE electron -- positron collider in Italy `` Siddhartha '' , a song by Jerry Cantrell on the album Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2",
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Mary Tyler Moore did not die from cardiopulmonary arrest.
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"text": "Mary Tyler Moore Mary Tyler Moore ( December 29 , 1936 -- January 25 , 2017 ) was an American actress , known for her roles in the television sitcoms The Mary Tyler Moore Show ( 1970 -- 1977 ) , in which she starred as Mary Richards , a single woman working as a local news producer in Minneapolis , and The Dick Van Dyke Show ( 1961 -- 1966 ) , in which she played Laura Petrie , a former dancer turned Westchester homemaker , wife and mother . Her film work includes 1967 's Thoroughly Modern Millie and 1980 's Ordinary People , in which she played a role that was very different from the television characters she had portrayed , and for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress . Due to her roles on both The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show , in which her characters often broke from stereotypical images of women and pushed gender norms , Moore became a cultural icon and served as an inspiration for many younger actresses , professional women , and feminists . She was later active in charity work and various political causes , particularly the issues of animal rights and diabetes . She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes early in the run of The Mary Tyler Moore Show . She also suffered from alcoholism , which she wrote about in her first of two memoirs . In May 2011 , Moore underwent elective brain surgery to remove a benign meningioma . She died from cardiopulmonary arrest due to pneumonia at the age of 80 on January 25 , 2017 .",
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"text": "Moore machine In the theory of computation , a Moore machine is a finite-state machine whose output values are determined only by its current state . This is in contrast to a Mealy machine , whose output values are determined both by its current state and by the values of its inputs . The Moore machine is named after Edward F. Moore , who presented the concept in a 1956 paper , `` Gedanken-experiments on Sequential Machines . ''",
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"text": "Still Got the Blues Still Got the Blues is a 1990 album by guitarist Gary Moore . Prior to this album Moore 's work had consisted of predominantly jazz-fusion with Colosseum II and rock and hard rock styles , including his work with Skid Row , Thin Lizzy , G-Force , as well as a large repertoire of solo work . This album , as evidenced by its title , was a departure from hard rock to an electric blues style . Still Got the Blues was assisted by contributions from Albert King , Albert Collins and George Harrison . The title track was released on the single format and reached No. 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 on 16 February 1991 . It was the only single of Moore 's to chart in the Billboard Hot 100 . The album reached No. 83 on the Billboard 200 on 16 February 1991 , then was certified gold by the RIAA on November 1995 . This was the most successful album both in sales and chart positions from Gary Moore in the US .",
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"text": "Michael Moore Live Michael Moore Live , a 1999 television show featuring political advocate Michael Moore , ran for one six-part series . It was shown on Channel 4 and aired in the United Kingdom only , though it was broadcast from New York . The show had a similar format to The Awful Truth but also incorporated phone-ins and a live stunt each week . It was filmed around 7pm local time , which due to the time difference made it a late-night show in the UK . ( EST is -5 hrs from BST ) The live phone-ins all featured UK viewers , and questions were mainly about American policy at the time , e.g. gun control and the war in Kosovo . Each week , Moore was joined by guests , and one of the regulars was an illegal UK alien in the USA named Nigel ( although his real name was James Horne ) . Throughout the show , he had to wear a rubber Queen Elizabeth II mask to hide his true identity .",
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"text": "Not Today (Mary J. Blige song) `` Not Today '' is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige , featuring guest vocals by rapper Eve . Recorded for her sixth studio album Love & Life ( 2003 ) , the track was released as the album 's third single in 2003 , also serving as a promotional single to the soundtrack of the motion picture Barbershop 2 : Back in Business ( 2003 ) .",
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"text": "Treva Silverman Treva Silverman is an American screenwriter . She is best-known for her work on the 1970s sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show . She won two Emmy Awards in 1974 for her work on Mary Tyler Moore , winning both Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series and Writer of the Year . In the 1960s and 1970s , Silverman also wrote scripts for That Girl , The Monkees , He & She , Room 222 and The Bill Cosby Show .",
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"text": "Mary Barr Clay Mary Barr Clay ( October 2 , 1839 -- October 12 , 1924 ) was a leader of the American women 's suffrage movement . She also was known as Mary B. Clay and Mrs. J. Frank Herrick . The elder daughter of Cassius Marcellus Clay and his wife Mary Jane Warfield , Mary Barr Clay was born on October 2 , 1839 , in Lexington , Kentucky . Clay married John Francis `` Frank '' Herrick , of Cleveland , Ohio , on October 3 , 1866 . The couple had three sons : Cassius Clay Herrick ( July 17 , 1867 - March 1935 ) ; Francis Warfield ( February 9 , 1869 - May 16 , 1919 ) ; and , Green ( August 11 , 1872 - 1948 ? ) . They divorced in 1872 . She then dropped the Herrick name and took back her surname of Clay ; she changed the last names of her two youngest children to Clay also . In 1878 , Clay 's parents also divorced , leaving her mother Mary Jane Clay homeless after she had managed White Hall , the family estate , for 45 years . This inequality galvanized Clay into joining the women 's rights movement , and she soon brought her three younger sisters with her . Laura Clay , the youngest , also became very active in the movement . In May 1879 , Mary B. Clay went to St. Louis , Missouri to attend the tenth anniversary of the National Woman Suffrage Association . She soon became a Kentucky delegate for that organization , serving as a vice-president . She was already a Vice President for the American Woman Suffrage Association . There she met Susan B. Anthony and arranged for the suffrage leader to speak in Richmond , Kentucky . Returning home she organized the Fayette County Equal Suffrage Association in 1879 . The next year , she created the Madison County Equal Rights Association . While living in Ann Arbor , Michigan , to educate her two younger sons , she organized a suffrage club there . She became president pro tem of the convention in Flint for the Michigan State Suffrage Association.She also edited a column in the Ann Arbor `` Register and spoke before the senior law class of the University of Michigan on the `` Constitutional Right of Women to Vote . '' She submitted the Kentucky report in Volume 3 of the History of Woman Suffrage : 1876-1885 . Clay became the first Kentuckian to hold the office of president in a national woman 's organization when she was elected president of the American Woman Suffrage Association in 1883 . Mary B. Clay was also the first Kentucky woman to speak publicly on women 's rights . She corresponded with Susan B. Anthony , Lucy Stone , Alice Stone Blackwell and other leading suffragists . She is credited with drawing her younger sister Laura Clay into the women 's rights movement . The younger Clay became better known in history as a women 's rights advocate . Her public life pretty much ended in 1902 , as she dealt with ill health and family obligations . Clay died on October 12 , 1924 , and she is interred at Lexington Cemetery .",
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"text": "How Not to Die How Not to Die : Surprising Lessons on Living Longer , Safer , and Healthier from America 's Favorite Medical Examiner is a book about safe and healthy living written by Jan Garavaglia , aka `` Dr. G '' , who is Chief Medical Examiner for the District Nine ( Orange-Osceola ) Medical Examiner 's Office in Florida . The book was released on October 14 , 2008 by Crown Publishing , a division of Random House . Using cases from her 20 years of experience as a medical examiner , Garavaglia identifies some lifestyle and behavioral choices that may result in premature death . She also offers advice on how to be smart and pro-active about one 's health . The Library Journal has called the book `` surprisingly entertaining '' .",
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"text": "Alan Moore (drummer) Alan `` Skip '' Moore ( born 1 January 1950 , Birmingham , Warwickshire ) is a British musician , who is best known as the third official drummer of the heavy metal band Judas Priest , who played on their second album , Sad Wings of Destiny ( 1976 ) . Moore was already active in the Birmingham rock , blues , folk and country scene , and played with numerous bands , including The Young Casuals , The Other Lot , The Outer Light , Gabriel Oak , Glad Stallion , Tendency Jones and Pendulum . He was first approached by guitarist K. K. Downing and bassist Ian Hill in 1971 , and joined in the early and unofficial phase of the newborn Judas Priest for a period of about a year ( during this time Al Atkins was still the vocalist ) . He left in 1972 to join the Birmingham country rock band , Sundance , with whom he recorded the album Rain , Steam , Speed ( 1974 ) , and their single , `` Coming Down '' . In 1975 , drummer John Hinch left Judas Priest , and Downing and Hill re-approached Moore . For the second time , Moore joined the band , making him the only drummer in the history of Judas Priest to have two separate stints . His first show after re-joining was in 1975.10.11 - Slough College , London , UK , during which guitarist/backing vocalist Glenn Tipton introduced `` our new drummer Skip '' who `` only had a few hours of rehearsal '' . In 1976 , they recorded the album Sad Wings of Destiny . Despite the success of the album , Moore decided to leave again , only this time permanently . Moore continued to play with numerous other bands and recording sessions . In 1981 he signed to Ariola Records with the band R.P.M. , releasing two singles ; Now That Summer 's Here and Lost In Space . After moving out of London he continued to play with various ` scratch bands ' and session musicians . He now lives with his wife and two sons on The Isle of Wight , playing blues and rock with Frank Aiello - previously front man with Cozy Powell . Several musical biographers , journalists , band members , and fans have tried to trace Moore without success . In the official biography The Story Of Judas Priest : Defenders Of The Faith , author Neil Daniels said that Moore was the only former member of the band he could not trace at all .",
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"text": "Death Warrant (film) Death Warrant is a 1990 American action crime mystery-thriller film directed by Deran Sarafian and produced by Mark DiSalle . The film was written by David S. Goyer while a student at USC , and was Goyer 's first screenplay to be sold and produced commercially . In the film , the police detective Louis Burke is going into a prison facility at California as an undercover cop in order to find out who stands behind a mysterious series of murders , and finds himself locked up with his arch-nemesis ; Christian Naylor , a psychotic serial killer who calls himself `` The Sandman '' whom sets out to exact revenge upon him after getting into prison . Death Warrant was released on September 14 , 1990 . Upon its release , the film grossed $ 46 million against production budget of only $ 6 million . The film received general mixed to poor critical reaction from critics who found the direction , its storyline , villain , and the plot poor , but highly praised the acting as well as the action scenes and the thrilling atmosphere .",
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"text": "MET call The MET call ( Medical Emergency Team ) was designed at the Liverpool Hospital , Sydney , Australia in 1990 and has continued to develop and spread around the Western world as part of a Rapid Response System . The MET call is a hospital based system , designed for a nurse ( or other staff member ) to alert and call other staff for help when a patients vital signs have fallen outside set criteria . These criteria were designed around studies suggesting that certain vital sign ranges and symptoms occur before poor patient conditions which may lead to death ( For example , Chest pain , a raise in heart rate and an elevated blood pressure may indicate the patient may be about to have a heart attack ) . In the original model , the criteria also include `` and any patient you are seriously worried about '' , although this is not included in all hospitals despite some observational trials showing it is the most commonly used calling criteria in hospitals that use it . MET calls may be triggered using vitals sign charts where patient observations breach certain parameters that represent severe deterioration . Triggers may relate to single parameter breaches ( such as an extremely low blood pressure or a very fast heart rate ) , or from a combination of less severe abnormal vital signs that are cumulatively scored to identify a patient at high risk . Such systems are called MEWS or modified early warning score systems . Vital sign charts are often color-coded to aid both the calculation of MEWS and those patient that need a MET call . The MET call is generally made by a phone call ( e.g. to `` switch '' ) . On the ward it may be via an emergency button on the wall , which sounds a siren , and in some hospitals , a red light will begin flashing outside the patients room . Most staff are encouraged to attend and help as required . Interventions and tests that the MET call may include : Oxygen ( via a mask ) , Blood glucose levels , CPAP ( Continuous positive airway pressure ) , X-ray , ECG , Vital signs , documentation and Spirometry . Two to three trained professionals arrive at the room of the Emergency , and will work together with staff to assist the patient , as well as doctors , nurses and anyone who is able to help . Jobs are allocated including someone to record the nature of emergency and what they are doing to fix the problem . Some patients may be transferred to ICU post MET . Implementation of the MET system has been controversial . It generally requires ICU medical and nursing staff to move beyond their traditional boundaries of control . It implies extra work , although arguably reduces the workload of patients arriving in ICU . Studies such as the MERIT study have been inconclusive and a source of ongoing controversy . Apart from clinical care implications , the MET system represents a political change within the hospital hierarchy , as it empowers nurses on the ward to summon help from senior critical care medical staff , rather than the traditional route of moving up the medical hierarchy starting with the intern . This political dimension of the MET system is not commonly discussed in scientific literature , and is probably not recognised by most hospital staff , but may underlie much of the resistance to this intuitively appropriate system . Many institutions however already have ` Cardiac Arrest ' or ` Code Blue ' teams that are often activated by nursing staff . Utilising such a system earlier where rapid expert intervention may prevent continued decline culminating in arrest may be one way in which the team can be sold to a resistant medical hierarchy .",
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"text": "Ventricular tachycardia Ventricular tachycardia ( V-tach or VT ) is a type of regular and fast heart rate that arises from improper electrical activity in the ventricles of the heart . Although a few seconds may not result in problems , longer periods are dangerous . Short periods may occur without symptoms or present with lightheadedness , palpitations , or chest pain . Ventricular tachycardia may result in cardiac arrest and turn into ventricular fibrillation . Ventricular tachycardia is found initially in about 7 % of people in cardiac arrest . Ventricular tachycardia can occur due to coronary heart disease , aortic stenosis , cardiomyopathy , electrolyte problems , or a heart attack . Diagnosis is by an electrocardiogram ( ECG ) showing a rate of greater than 120 bpm and at least three wide QRS complexes in a row . It is classified as non-sustained versus sustained based on whether or not it lasts less than or more than 30 seconds . The term `` ventricular tachycardias '' refers to the group of irregular heartbeats that includes ventricular tachycardia , ventricular fibrillation , and torsades de pointes . In those who have a normal blood pressure and strong pulse , the antiarrhythmic medication procainamide may be used . Otherwise immediate cardioversion is recommended . In those in cardiac arrest due to ventricular tachycardia cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR ) and defibrillation is recommended . Biphasic defibrillation may be better than monophasic . While waiting for a defibrillator , a precordial thump may be attempted in those on a heart monitor who are seen to go into an unstable ventricular tachycardia . In those with cardiac arrest due to ventricular tachycardia survival is about 45 % . An implantable cardiac defibrillator or medications such as calcium channel blockers or amiodarone may be used to prevent recurrence .",
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"text": "Kelly Moore (writer) Kelly Moore is an American author and former attorney . Her 1988 book Deadly Medicine , which focused on the crimes and trial of serial killer Genene Jones , was a New York Times bestseller for seven weeks . Amber House , the first installment in her young adult fiction series , co-written with her daughters Tucker Reed and Larkin Reed , was published by Scholastic 's Arthur A. Levine Books imprint on October 1 , 2012 .",
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"text": "Assist (Scientology) The Scientology Assist is a procedure claimed to alleviate `` a present time -LSB- current -RSB- discomfort '' or bring a person who has recently died back to life . Assists are claimed to address the spirit , the person themselves , in bringing about a speedier recovery from illness and injury . For this reason it is made very clear that Assists do not `` heal the body '' , it is the spirit that helps heal the body and that is what assists are actually addressing and there are many records where parishioners of the Church have attested to their effectiveness either receiving or administering them . There are many different types of Assists that anyone can easily and swiftly learn to do at home for aiding recovery of all manner of illnesses , accidents and injuries and even domestic upsets , of any and all age groups including babies and even pets . There are also assists to , Scientologists believe , help make someone sober or recover from the loss of a loved one . No drugs or medication is used . They are not intended to replace competent professional medical treatment , which is why they are correctly called ASSISTS and not `` medicine '' or `` healing '' . They are thought to assist the ill or injured person themselves to recover more swiftly in the way they were designed and prescribed , as well as in conjunction with competent professional medical treatment where necessary . Assists can and often are administered without any medical treatment necessary , but does not replace it when it is necessary . Thousands of examples of miraculous results of Assists are claimed . The Church and its founder have been accused of unauthorized `` healing '' or `` practicing medicine '' ( i.e. addressing the body ) with Assists , when internal publications within the Church on Assist procedure state this is not the case . In the past , the Church of Scientology has received negative attention from law enforcement and regulatory agencies for practicing medicine without proper licensing . Thus , even though assists are intended to treat pain , injuries , and even death , modern Church of Scientology publications are careful to note that they are not intended to replace medicine , since it often goes against current scientific understanding of the subject and may result in direct conflict with the relevant authorities . As the Scientology Handbook ( 1994 edition ) states , `` Medical examination and diagnosis should be sought where needed , and where treatment is routinely successful , medical treatment should be obtained . An assist is not a substitute for medical treatment and does not attempt to cure injuries requiring medical aid , but is complementary ( adds ) to it . '' </blockquote>",
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"text": "This Is It (concerts) This Is It was a planned residency show of 50 concerts by Michael Jackson at the O2 Arena in London , scheduled to run from July 2009 to March 2010 . The shows were to be Jackson 's first major series of concerts since the HIStory World Tour finished in 1997 . With all concerts sold out , Jackson suffered a cardiac arrest and died less than three weeks before the first concert was scheduled to begin . Jackson announced This Is It at a press conference in the O2 Arena , stating that it would be his final series of concerts in London . AEG Live , the concert promoters , released a promotional video that took up an entire commercial break , setting a record for ITV . Initially only 10 concerts were announced , but following public demand 40 more concerts were added . Ticket sales broke several records and Jackson 's album sales increased following the announcement ; AEG Live estimated that the first 10 dates alone would have earned Jackson approximately # 50 million . In preparation for the concert series , Jackson had been collaborating with high-profile figures including fashion designer Christian Audigier , choreographer Kenny Ortega and bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno . Prior to Jackson 's death , Allgood Entertainment sued Jackson for $ 40 million , claiming that he had breached an exclusivity agreement with them by agreeing to the This Is It concerts . The case was dismissed . After Jackson 's death , AEG Live offered either refunds to ticket holders or a special `` souvenir '' ticket designed by Jackson . The cancelled shows , record-breaking ticket sales and potential for a world tour made This Is It `` the greatest concert -LSB- s -RSB- that never happened . '' Columbia Pictures acquired the footage of the rehearsals and released a concert film , Michael Jackson 's This Is It , accompanied by a compilation album of the same name .",
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"text": "Lane Moore Lane Moore is an American stand-up comedian , writer , director , actor , singer , songwriter and multi-instrumentalist living in New York , New York . Paste named her Twitter one of the `` The 75 Best Twitter Accounts of 2014 '' , and `` The 75 Best Twitter Accounts of 2015 '' , ranking it at # 19 . BUST Magazine called Moore one of 10 Funny Ladies You Need To Be Watching and Brooklyn Magazine called Moore one of the 50 Funniest People In Brooklyn . Bust magazine named her band It Was Romance The Best Band Of 2015 .",
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"text": "Death of Chavis Carter The death of Chavis Carter , a 21-year-old African-American man who was found dead from a gunshot while handcuffed in the back of a police patrol car on July 29 , 2012 , was ruled a suicide by the Arkansas State Crime Lab . Carter was in the passenger seat of a pickup truck which was stopped by the Jonesboro , Arkansas Police Department . It was reported that an officer found small amounts of cannabis on his person after a body search and ran his information through the police computer network . The officers discovered that he had an outstanding warrant , so they placed him under arrest , searching him again and handcuffing his hands behind his back before placing him in the patrol vehicle . Minutes later , the officers discovered that Chavis Carter was shot in the head . The officers found a semi-automatic , .380 - caliber Cobra pistol near the body . The Jonesboro Police Department believe that he had hidden the gun on his person that the officers did not detect through the two searches and used it on himself . Carter 's mother disagreed , claiming that Carter had no history of suicidal thoughts or actions , and addressed the fact that he had made arrangements with his girlfriend to meet him at the prison the next day , and that the police killed him . In addition , she states that he was left-handed and was handcuffed behind his back , yet the bullet entered through his right temple . The two officers at the scene were placed on administrative leave and an investigation was started . A video was released by the police in which a police officer of similar height and build to Carter shows how Carter could have shot himself while handcuffed in a police car . A witness to the event said the police were outside the vehicle when the shot was fired . The FBI were requested by the Jonesboro Police Department to investigate the death . The local NAACP sponsored a vigil . There have been several protests in Jonesboro due to many not believing the police explanation of Carter 's death . On August 20 , 2012 , the Arkansas crime lab ruled the death as a suicide .",
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"text": "Cure A cure is the end of a medical condition ; the substance or procedure that ends the medical condition , such as a medication , a surgical operation , a change in lifestyle , or even a philosophical mindset that helps end a person 's sufferings ; or the state of being healed , or cured . A remission is a temporary end to the medical signs and symptoms of an incurable disease . A disease is said to be incurable if there is always a chance of the patient relapsing , no matter how long the patient has been in remission . An incurable disease may or may not be a terminal illness ; conversely , a curable illness can still result in the patient 's death . The proportion of people with a disease that are cured by a given treatment , called the cure fraction or cure rate , is determined by comparing disease-free survival of treated people against a matched control group that never had the disease . Another way of determining the cure fraction and/or `` cure time '' is by measuring when the hazard rate in a diseased group of individuals returns to the hazard rate measured in the general population . Inherent in the idea of a cure is the permanent end to the specific instance of the disease . When a person has the common cold , and then recovers from it , the person is said to be cured , even though the person might someday catch another cold . Conversely , a person that has successfully managed a disease , such as diabetes mellitus , so that it produces no undesirable symptoms for the moment , but without actually permanently ending it , is not cured . Related concepts , whose meaning can differ , include response , remission and recovery .",
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"text": "Florence Moore Florence E. Moore ( November 13 , 1886 -- March 23 , 1935 ) was an American vaudeville , Broadway performer , and actress in silent films . Born in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , Moore began singing in the choir of Saint Clement 's Church , Philadelphia at the age of thirteen . She began touring with the stock company of her brother Frank Moore . Florence got her first opportunity in Moscow , Idaho , when a male member of the cast failed to appear . Thereafter she was a regular with the company , playing the role of a Chinese without pay . Her first Broadway appearance came in 1912 , as Clorinda Scribblem in Hanky Panky . During the next twenty years she participated in numerous productions . As a comedian she performed in musical comedies , revues on Broadway , and headlined as a vaudeville actress while touring America . While working in The Champagne Girls , Florence met and married William J. Montgomery and they became part of a popular vaudeville team . She divorced Montgomery and married John O. Kerner . Later she was separated from Kerner . Records show that she was also married to Jules I. Schwob . To theatregoers in New York , New York Florence is perhaps best known for being the first female emcee at the Palace Theatre . as well as her performance in Parlor , Bedroom and Bath . The production debuted in New York and played for two years on the road . Her final appearance on the New York stage came in 1932 , in a revival of Cradle Snatchers . She starred in the role of Mary Boland which had been created seven years earlier . As a motion picture actress Moore had a brief career . Films in which she appeared are The Old Melody ( 1913 ) opposite King Baggot , The Weakness of Strength ( 1916 ) , and The Secret of Eve ( 1917 ) opposite Olga Petrova . She belonged to the Actors ' Equity Association and the Twelfth Night Club . Florence Moore died in the Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital in Darby , Pennsylvania in 1935 , aged forty nine . Death followed an operation for cancer .",
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"text": "List of women who died in childbirth This is a list of notable women , either famous themselves or closely associated with someone well known , who suffered maternal death as defined by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) : `` the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy , irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy , from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental causes . '' Note that this wording includes abortion , miscarriage , stillbirth , and ectopic pregnancy . Generally , there is a distinction between a direct maternal death that is the result of a complication of the pregnancy , delivery , or management of the two , and an indirect maternal death that is a pregnancy-related death in a woman with a pre-existing or newly developed health problem unrelated to pregnancy . Fatalities during but unrelated to a pregnancy are termed accidental , incidental , or non-obstetrical maternal deaths . However , the WHO definition is only one of many ; other definitions may include accidental and incidental causes . Cases with `` incidental causes '' include deaths secondary to violence against women that may be related to the pregnancy and be affected by the socioeconomic and cultural environment . Also , it has been reported that about 10 % of maternal deaths may occur late , that is after 42 days after a termination or delivery ; thus , some definitions extend the period of observation to one year after the end of gestation .",
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"text": "The Last Best Year The Last Best Year is a 1990 American made-for-television drama film starring Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters concerning a lonely woman who discovers that she has a terminal illness . It originally premiered on ABC on November 4 , 1990 .",
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"text": "Jordan Knight Jordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight ( born May 17 , 1970 ) is an American singer-songwriter and actor , best known as the lead singer of the boy band New Kids on the Block ( NKOTB ) , who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s . He is best known for his distinctive falsetto style of singing , influenced by The Stylistics . After New Kids on the Block split in 1994 , he launched a solo career . Jordan 's first solo album , released in 1999 , and his latest solo album , released in 2011 , reached the Top 50 on the US Billboard 200 . As of 2011 , he released four Top 40 singles ; the most well known being `` Give It to You '' in 1999 . Knight has released three solo albums , one remix album and one EP . On May 31 , 2011 , Knight released the studio album , Unfinished . Knight has sold over 1.5 million records worldwide as a solo artist . In 2015 , Boston City Council declared February 7 `` Jordan Knight Day . ''",
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"text": "Scott May Scott Glenn May ( born March 19 , 1954 ) is a retired American professional basketball player .",
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"text": "Marlon Jordan Marlon Jordan ( born August 21 , 1970 in New Orleans , Louisiana ) is an American jazz trumpeter , composer , and bandleader .",
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"text": "Jordan Ritter Jordan Ritter ( born February 1 , 1978 ) is an American serial entrepreneur , software architect and angel investor .",
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"text": "Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah ( الحسين بن عبد الله الثاني , Al-Ḥusayn bin ʿAbdullāh aṯ-ṯānī ; born 28 June 1994 ) is the heir apparent to the throne of the Kingdom of Jordan and the eldest child of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania . He replaced his half-uncle , Prince Hamzah , as heir apparent in 2004 , and was granted the title of crown prince in 2009 . Since reaching the age of majority in 2012 , Hussein has functioned as regent on several occasions .",
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"text": "Bill Jordan, Baron Jordan William Brian Jordan , Baron Jordan , CBE ( FRSA ) ( born 28 January 1936 ) , known as Bill Jordan , is a British economist and Labour politician . The son of Walter and Alice Jordan , he was educated at the Barford Road Secondary modern school in Birmingham . Jordan was President of the Amalgamated Engineering Union ( AEU ) , and then its successor , the Amalgamated Engineering and Electrical Union ( AEEU ) , from 1986 to 1995 . During the same time he was member of the Trades Union Congress ( TUC ) General Council . In 1995 , he became General Secretary of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions ( ICFTU ) , a post he held until 2002 . He was also a long-serving Governor of the London School of Economics from 1987 to 2002 , and of the BBC from 1988 to 1998 . Jordan was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire ( CBE ) in the 1992 New Year Honours , and was created a life peer with the title Baron Jordan , of Bournville in the County of West Midlands , on 5 June 2000 . Since 1958 , Lord Jordan has been married to Jean Ann Livesey ; they have three daughters , nine grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren .",
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"text": "Glenn Jordan Glenn Jordan ( born April 5 , 1936 ) is an American television director and producer . Born in San Antonio , Texas , Jordan directed multiple episodes of Family and has helmed numerous television movies , several based on real persons as diverse as Benjamin Franklin , George Armstrong Custer , Lucille Ball , Christa McAuliffe , and Karen Ann Quinlan . His directing credits include small-screen adaptions of The Picture of Dorian Gray , Les Misérables , Hogan 's Goat , Eccentricities of a Nightingale , A Streetcar Named Desire , O Pioneers ! , and A Christmas Memory . Additional television directing credits include Heartsounds , Botticelli , Sarah , Plain and Tall , To Dance with the White Dog , Barbarians at the Gate , The Long Way Home , Sarah , Plain and Tall : Winter 's End , The Boys , and Jane 's House . Jordan has directed three feature films : Only When I Laugh , The Buddy System , and Mass Appeal . Jordan has been nominated for thirteen Emmy Awards and won four , for producing the miniseries Benjamin Franklin , for producing and directing the Hallmark Hall of Fame production Promise , and for executive producing the HBO production Barbarians at the Gate . He won two New York area Emmys for the PBS series Actor 's Choice and New York Television Theatre . He won the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Dramatic Series for Family and was nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Specials or Movies for Television for Les Misérables . Three of his productions ( Benjamin Franklin , Heartsounds , and Promise ) have won Peabody Awards .",
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"text": "John Knight John Knight may refer to :",
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"text": "Knight (chess) The knight is a piece in the game of chess , representing a knight ( armored cavalry ) . It is normally represented by a horse 's head and neck . Colloquially it is sometimes referred to as a `` horse '' , which is also the translation of the piece 's name in several languages . Each player starts with two knights , which begin on the row closest to the player , between the rooks and bishops .",
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"text": "Toby Knight Toby Thomas Knight ( born May 3 , 1955 ) is an American former professional basketball player . He played professionally for the New York Knicks .",
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"text": "V. Craig Jordan Virgil Craig Jordan , OBE , PhD , DSc , FMedSci ( born Texas , US , British/American joint national ) is a scientist specializing in drugs for breast cancer treatment and prevention . Currently , he is Professor of Breast Medical Oncology , and Professor of Molecular and Cellular Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston , Texas . Previously , he was Scientific Director and Vice Chairman of Oncology at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center of Georgetown University . Jordan was the first to discover the breast cancer prevention properties of tamoxifen and the scientific principles for adjuvant therapy with antihormones . More recently his work has branched out into the prevention of multiple diseases in women with the discovery of the drug group , selective estrogen receptor modulator ( SERMs ) . Currently , he plans to develop a new Hormone Replacement Therapy ( HRT ) for post-menopausal women that prevents breast cancer and does not increase the risk of breast cancer . A highly regarded researcher , his paper The Effect of Raloxifene on Risk of Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women - Results from the more Randomized Trial was one of the top 20 most cited papers in breast cancer research during 2003 and 2004 .",
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"text": "Golden Knight The Golden Knight is a fictional character , a comic book knight published by DC Comics . He first appeared in The Demon vol . 3 , # 20 ( February 1992 ) , and was created by Alan Grant and Val Semeiks . The character is based on the mythical knight Percival as defined by Chrétien de Troyes ' unfinished fifth romance , Perceval , le Conte du Graal ( Perceval , the Story of the Grail ) .",
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"text": "Jordan Hall Jordan Hall is a 1,019-seat concert hall in Boston , Massachusetts , the principal performance space of the New England Conservatory . It is one block from Boston 's Symphony Hall , and together they are considered two of America 's most acoustically perfect performance spaces . It is the only conservatory building in the United States to be designated a National Historic Landmark . The hall opened in 1903 , as a gift of Eben D. Jordan II , a Conservatory trustee and a Jordan of the Jordan Marsh retail store . Its architect was Edmund M. Wheelwright of Boston 's Wheelwright & Haven , who later designed nearby Horticultural Hall . The hall 's unusual square floor plan reflects its underlying plot of land but despite its shape , the hall has excellent acoustics , and all seats on both the main floor and horseshoe-shaped balcony have unobstructed views of the stage . The hall 's prominent organ is modeled upon one found in a church within the former hospital complex of Santa Maria della Scala in Siena , now a museum . The dedication concert of Jordan Hall , performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra , took place on October 20 , 1903 , and created quite a stir . Effusive newspaper accounts deemed the hall `` unequaled the world over , '' and the Boston Globe reported that it was `` a place of entertainment that European musicians who were present that evening say excels in beauty anything of the kind they ever saw . '' Even a decade later , it describes itself as an `` imposing Conservatory Building '' . Jordan Hall has won numerous awards since its restoration in 1995 , including the 1996 Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Award , the Victorian Society in America 's Preservation Commendation , the 1996 Boston Preservation Alliance Award , the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Award of Merit , and the Illuminating Engineering Society 1996 Lumen Award . The Conservatory 's main building , which includes Jordan Hall , was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1994 ; in both cases the name used is New England Conservatory of Music . Innumerable performances have taken place in Jordan Hall , including some 650 student performances a year as well as appearances by virtually every important classical musician of the past century . That list includes performers Nadia Boulanger , Pablo Casals , the Martha Graham Dance Company , James Galway , pianists Cyril Scott , Ferruccio Busoni , Angela Hewitt , Radu Lupu , Rudolf Serkin , Richard Goode , Krystian Zimerman , Garrick Ohlsson , Yundi Li , clarinetist Richard Stoltzman and violinist Isaac Stern ; vocalists Marian Anderson , Peter Pears , Dawn Upshaw , Ben Heppner , David Daniels , and Lorraine Hunt Lieberson ; guitarists Andrés Segovia , Christopher Parkening , Julian Bream , and Sérgio and Odair Assad ; conductors Arthur Fiedler and Kurt Masur ; composers Béla Bartók , Benjamin Britten , John Cage , Olivier Messiaen , and Aaron Copland ; jazz legends Stan Getz and Benny Goodman ; The Yale Whiffenpoofs ; and the Budapest , Juilliard , Guarneri and Tokyo string quartets . Jordan Hall is home to From the Top , a National Public Radio classical music show hosted by New England Conservatory alumnus Christopher O'Riley . In addition , the Boston Modern Orchestra Project , New England String Ensemble , Festival Youth Orchestra , the Boston Civic Symphony , and the Boston Philharmonic play many of their concerts at Jordan Hall . In 1973 , The New England Ragtime Ensemble , then a student group called The New England Conservatory Ragtime Ensemble , recorded their Grammy Award-winning album `` The Red Back Book '' on the Jordan Hall stage .",
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"text": "In Search of Wonder In Search of Wonder : Essays on Modern Science Fiction is a collection of critical essays by Damon Knight . Most of the material in the original version of the book was originally published between 1952 and 1955 in various science fiction magazines including Infinity Science Fiction , Original SF Stories , and Future SF . The essays were highly influential , and contributed to Knight 's stature as the foremost critic of science fiction of his generation . The book also constitutes an informal record of the `` Boom Years '' of science fiction from 1950-1955 . In the opening chapter , Knight states his `` credos '' , two of which are : That science fiction is a field of literature worth taking seriously , and that ordinary critical standards can be meaningfully applied to it : e.g. , originality , sincerity , style , construction , logic , coherence , sanity , garden-variety grammar . That a bad book hurts science fiction more than ten bad notices . Perhaps the most famous essay in the book is `` Cosmic Jerrybuilder : A. E. van Vogt '' , a review of the 1945 magazine serialization of A.E. Van Vogt 's The World of Null-A , in which Knight `` exposed the profound irrationality lying at the heart of much traditional science fiction '' . In 1956 Knight was awarded a Hugo as `` Best Book Reviewer '' based largely on the essays reprinted in this book .",
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"text": "Snow Knight Snow Knight ( foaled 28 February 1971 in England ) was a Thoroughbred racehorse who won Britain 's most prestigious race in 1974 , the Epsom Derby , then the following year earned an Eclipse Award as the American Champion Male Turf Horse .",
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"text": "Nick Jordan (politician) Nick Jordan ( born 1949 ) is an American Republican politician who was formerly a member of the Kansas State Senate for the 10th District , which is centered on Shawnee , Kansas . He was also the unsuccessful Republican candidate for in 2008 , losing to Democratic incumbent Dennis Moore . When Moore decided not to run for another term in 2010 , Jordan briefly ran for the seat once again before dropping out . Jordan was nominated by Governor-elect Sam Brownback to serve as his Secretary of Revenue . His nomination was confirmed by the State Senate .",
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"text": "Brevin Knight Brevin Adon Knight ( born November 8 , 1975 ) is an American retired professional basketball point guard who played with nine teams in the NBA from 1997 to 2009 . Knight played college basketball at Stanford University and was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1997 . He is the brother of Brandin Knight . He is currently a color commentator for the Memphis Grizzlies on Fox Sports Tennessee .",
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"text": "John W. Jordan John W. Jordan ( born January 4 , 1926 ) is an American and former politician in the state of Florida . Jordan was born in Danville , Indiana . He is an alumnus of Butler University . He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1968 to 1970 , as a Republican , representing the 80th district .",
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"text": "Barbara Jordan (poet) Barbara Jordan ( born 1949 ) is an American poet .",
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"text": "J. Z. Knight Judy Zebra `` JZ '' Knight ( born Judith Darlene Hampton , March 16 , 1946 ) is an American New Age teacher and author known for her purported channelling of a spiritual entity named Ramtha . Knight has appeared on US TV shows , such as Larry King , MSNBC and The Merv Griffin Show , as well as in media such as Psychology Today . Her teachings have attracted figures from the entertainment and political world such as Linda Evans and Shirley MacLaine . Knight claims to bridge ancient wisdom and the power of consciousness together with the latest discoveries in science . Some of the ideas are similar to those of Shirley MacLaine , which have in turn been criticized for being `` kindergarden metaphysics '' by mathematician and skeptic Martin Gardner . Ramtha 's teachings have been criticized by scientists and skeptics . Knight lives in a 12,800 sqft French chateau-style home and , next door , teaches courses and runs Ramtha 's School of Enlightenment . Knight has been married three times and is the mother of two children from her first marriage ( Brandy and Christopher ) , which ended in divorce .",
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"docid": "479cbee3a9f68eee9cccf3bc0d4660eb",
"text": "Jordan Steel Jordan Steel is the nickname of NHL player Jordan Staal . The company 's stock is listed on the Amman Stock Exchange ; its symbol is JOST .",
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Mary-Louise Parker appeared in RED and many other films.
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"text": "Mary-Louise Parker Mary-Louise Parker ( born August 2 , 1964 ) is an American actress and author . In addition to her many films , Parker enjoyed great popularity for her lead role on Showtime 's television series Weeds portraying Nancy Botwin , for which she received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in 2006 . Parker has appeared in films and series including RED , RED 2 , Fried Green Tomatoes , Boys on the Side , The West Wing , and Angels in America , for which she received a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress . Parker is also the recipient of the 2001 Tony Award for Best Actress for her performance in the Broadway play Proof . She also starred in When We Rise .",
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"text": "Red Stallion in the Rockies Red Stallion in the Rockies is a 1949 American Cinecolor film directed by Ralph Murphy . Mary Grant designed the film 's costumes .",
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"text": "Torpedo Boat (film) Torpedo Boat is a 1942 American drama film directed by John Rawlins and written by Maxwell Shane . The film stars Richard Arlen , Jean Parker , Mary Carlisle , Phillip Terry , Dick Purcell and Ralph Sanford . The film was released on January 24 , 1948 , by Paramount Pictures .",
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"text": "Red Queen Red Queen may refer to :",
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"text": "The Red Rose The Red Rose ( original title `` La Rose rouge '' ) is a French comedy film from 1951 , directed by Marcello Pagliero , written by Robert Scipion and starring Françoise Arnoul and Louis de Funès .",
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"docid": "899df24cbee224a5cccef973cb4b65f5",
"text": "Maris Wrixon Mary Alice `` Maris '' Wrixon ( December 28 , 1916 -- October 6 , 1999 ) was an American film and television actress . She appeared in over 50 films between 1939 and 1951 .",
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"text": "Louise Beavers Louise Beavers ( March 8 , 1902 -- October 26 , 1962 ) was an African-American film and television actress . Beavers appeared in dozens of films from the 1920s until 1960 , most often in the role of a maid , servant , or slave . A native of Cincinnati , Ohio , Beavers was a member of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority , one of the four African-American sororities .",
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"text": "Reds (film) Reds is a 1981 American epic drama film co-written , produced and directed by Warren Beatty . The picture centers on the life and career of John Reed , the journalist and writer who chronicled the Russian Revolution in his book Ten Days That Shook the World . Beatty stars in the lead role alongside Diane Keaton as Louise Bryant and Jack Nicholson as Eugene O'Neill . The supporting cast includes Edward Herrmann , Jerzy Kosinski , Paul Sorvino , Maureen Stapleton , Gene Hackman , Ramon Bieri , Nicolas Coster and M. Emmet Walsh . The film also features , as `` witnesses , '' interviews with the 98-year-old radical educator and peace activist Scott Nearing , author Dorothy Frooks , reporter and author George Seldes , civil liberties advocate Roger Baldwin , and the American writer Henry Miller , among others . Beatty was awarded the Academy Award for Best Director and the film was nominated for Best Picture , but lost to Chariots of Fire . Beatty , Keaton , Nicholson and Stapleton were nominated for Best Actor , Best Actress , Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress , respectively . Stapleton was the only one of the four to win . Beatty was also nominated , along with co-writer Trevor Griffiths , for Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay , but lost to Chariots of Fire . Beatty became the third person to be nominated for Academy Awards in the categories Best Actor , Director and Original Screenplay for a film nominated for Best Picture . In June 2008 , the American Film Institute revealed its `` Ten Top Ten '' -- the best ten films in ten `` classic '' American film genres -- after polling over 1,500 people from the creative community . Reds was acknowledged as the ninth best film in the epic genre .",
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"text": "Mary Louise Weller Mary Louise Weller ( born in New York City ) is an American actress . She is perhaps best known for her role as Mandy Pepperidge in the popular 1978 film Animal House . She has also guest-starred in such television series as Starsky & Hutch , Fantasy Island , B.J. and the Bear , Supertrain , and CHiPs as well as appearing in Larry Cohen 's cult classic film , Q.",
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"text": "Marie-Louise (film) Marie-Louise is a 1944 Swiss German & French language Swiss film directed by Leopold Lindtberg and an uncredited Franz Schnyder . The film , distributed in the U.S. by Arthur Mayer and Joseph Burstyn , was the first foreign language film ever to win an Academy Award , receiving the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay .",
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"text": "Rolled Stockings Rolled Stockings ( 1927 ) is a silent film comedy produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures , directed by Richard Rosson , and starring Louise Brooks .",
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"text": "Mary, Mary (play) Mary , Mary is a play by Jean Kerr . The play became one of the longest-running productions of the decade . After two previews , the Broadway production opened on March 8 , 1961 , at the original Helen Hayes Theatre ( demolished in 1982 ) , where it ran for nearly three years and nine months before transferring to the Morosco , where it closed in December 1964 , after 1572 performances . Directed by Joseph Anthony , the original cast starred Barbara Bel Geddes as Mary , Barry Nelson as Bob , Michael Rennie as Dirk , John Cromwell as Oscar , and Betsy Von Furstenberg as Tiffany . Bel Geddes was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play . Later in the run , Nancy Olson and Inger Stevens were among those who assumed the role of Mary , while Bob was portrayed by George Grizzard , Murray Hamilton , and Tom Poston . Hiram Sherman replaced Cromwell as Oscar , Edward Mulhare and Michael Wilding appeared as Dirk , and Carrie Nye was cast as Tiffany .",
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"docid": "1dbc929785206cb89952442f4111b71b",
"text": "The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary (1914 film) The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary is a 1914 silent film comedy produced by Klaw and Erlanger in association with the Biograph Company . It is based on a Broadway play , The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary by Anne Warner which starred May Robson . A print is preserved at the Library of Congress .",
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"text": "The Virgin Queen (1955 film) The Virgin Queen is a 1955 DeLuxe Color historical drama film in CinemaScope starring Bette Davis , Richard Todd and Joan Collins . It focuses on the relationship between Elizabeth I of England and Sir Walter Raleigh . The film marks the second time Davis played the English monarch ; the first was The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex ( 1939 ) . It was also the first Hollywood film for Australian actor Rod Taylor . Charles LeMaire and Mary Wills were nominated for the Academy Award for Costume Design . LeMaire won , but for another film , Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing ( 1955 ) .",
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"text": "Vinegar Hill (novel) Vinegar Hill is a 1994 novel by A. Manette Ansay . It was chosen as an Oprah 's Book Club selection in November 1999 . It was adapted as a television film in 2005 , starring Mary-Louise Parker and Tom Skerritt .",
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"docid": "a224ee54ad1191bb3982f7759a091dbb",
"text": "Royal Parker Royal Pollokoff ( April 8 , 1929 -- January 8 , 2016 ) , better known by the stage name Royal Parker , was an American television personality . In a broadcasting career spanning the 1940s -- 1990s , he appeared in various roles , becoming a staple on television screens in the Baltimore , Maryland , area .",
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"text": "Malcolm (film) Malcolm is a 1986 Australian cult film comedy , written by the husband-and-wife team of David Parker and Nadia Tass , and directed by Nadia Tass ( who made her debut as a feature director on this film ) . The film stars Colin Friels as Malcolm , a tram enthusiast who becomes involved with a pair of would-be bank robbers . His co-stars are Lindy Davies and John Hargreaves . The film won the 1986 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Film , and seven other AFI awards including Best Script and Best Director .",
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"docid": "4a1169d098ddd5d9c5aff3f604e8e01a",
"text": "Cecilia Parker Cecilia Parker ( April 26 , 1914 -- July 25 , 1993 ) was a Canadian-born American film actress .",
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"text": "Mary Ellis Mary Ellis ( June 15 , 1897 -- January 30 , 2003 ) was an American star of the stage , as well as radio , television and film and opera singer , best known for her roles in the genre of musical theatre , particularly those of Ivor Novello . After appearing with the Metropolitan Opera beginning in 1918 , later appearing opposite Enrico Caruso , she acted on Broadway , creating the title role in Rose-Marie . In 1930 , she emigrated to England , where she gained additional fame and continued to perform into the 1990s . She was also well known for her film roles , including The 3 Worlds of Gulliver in 1960 .",
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"docid": "88f75266a4cab229c9aa9f63ccd55811",
"text": "Red Wagon Red Wagon may refer to : Red Wagon ( novel ) , a 1930 novel by the British writer Lady Eleanor Smith Red Wagon ( film ) , a 1933 British film adaptation directed by Paul L. Stein",
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"docid": "3fa19acd9fb81fb625db73f6995a02b7",
"text": "Tom Parker (actor) Thomas Scott `` Tom '' Parker ( born July 23 , 1977 ) is an American actor .",
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The Ku Klux Klan employed terrorism.
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"text": "Ku Klux Klan The Ku Klux Klan ( KKK ) , or simply the Klan , is the name of three distinct movements in the United States that have advocated extremist reactionary currents such as white supremacy , white nationalism , anti-immigration , and , especially in later iterations , Nordicism , anti-Catholicism , and antisemitism . Historically the KKK used terrorism , both physical assault and murder , against groups or individuals whom they opposed . All three movements have called for the `` purification '' of American society , and all are considered right-wing extremist organizations . The first Klan flourished in the Southern United States in the late 1860s , then died out by the early 1870s . It sought to overthrow the Republican state governments in the South during the Reconstruction Era , especially by using violence against African American leaders . With numerous chapters across the South , it was suppressed around 1871 , through federal law enforcement . Members made their own , often colorful , costumes : robes , masks , and conical hats , designed to be terrifying , and to hide their identities . The second group was founded in 1915 , and it flourished nationwide in the early and mid-1920s , particularly in urban areas of the Midwest and West . It was rooted in local Protestant communities and opposed Catholics and Jews , and stressed its opposition to the Catholic Church at a time of high immigration from mostly Catholic nations of southern and eastern Europe . This second organization adopted a standard white costume and used code words which were similar to those used by the first Klan , while adding cross burnings and mass parades to intimidate others . The third and current manifestation of the KKK emerged after 1950 , in the form of small , local , unconnected groups that use the KKK name . They have focused on opposition to the Civil Rights Movement , often using violence and murder to suppress activists . It is classified as a hate group by the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center . , the Anti-Defamation League puts total Klan membership nationwide at around 3,000 , while the Southern Poverty Law Center ( SPLC ) puts it at 6,000 members total . The second and third incarnations of the Ku Klux Klan made frequent references to America 's `` Anglo-Saxon '' blood , hearkening back to 19th-century nativism . Although members of the KKK swear to uphold Christian morality , virtually every Christian denomination has officially denounced the KKK .",
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"text": "Mafia state This article refers to a systematic corruption of a government by major organized crime syndicates . For the greater connotation that literally means `` rule by thieves '' , see Kleptocracy . A mafia state is a state system where the government is tied with organized crime , including when government officials , police , and/or military take part in illicit enterprises . The term mafia is a reference to any organized crime groups strongly connected with the authorities . According to the critics of the mafia state concept , the term `` has now been so used and abused in popularized descriptions of organized criminal activity that it has lost much of its analytic value '' . According to US diplomats , Alexander Litvinenko coined the phrase Mafia state .",
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"text": "National security National Security is a concept that a government , along with its parliaments , should protect the state and its citizens against all kind of `` national '' crises through a variety of power projections , such as political power , diplomacy , economic power , military might , and so on . The concept developed all in the United States after World War II . Initially focusing on military might , it now encompasses a broad range of facets , all of which impinge on the non-military or economic security of the nation and the values espoused by the national society . Accordingly , in order to possess national security , a nation needs to possess economic security , energy security , environmental security , etc. . Security threats involve not only conventional foes such as other nation-states but also non-state actors such as violent non-state actors , narcotic cartels , multinational corporations and non-governmental organisations ; some authorities include natural disasters and events causing severe environmental damage in this category . Measures taken to ensure national security include : using diplomacy to rally allies and isolate threats marshalling economic power to facilitate or compel cooperation maintaining effective armed forces implementing civil defense and emergency preparedness measures ( including anti-terrorism legislation ) ensuring the resilience and redundancy of critical infrastructure using intelligence services to detect and defeat or avoid threats and espionage , and to protect classified information using counterintelligence services or secret police to protect the nation from internal threats There is no single universally accepted definition of national security . The variety of definitions provide an overview of the many usages of this concept . The concept still remains ambiguous , having originated from simpler definitions which initially emphasised the freedom from military threat and political coercion to later increase in sophistication and include other forms of non-military security as suited the circumstances of the time . A typical dictionary definition , in this case from the Macmillan Dictionary ( online version ) , defines the term as `` the protection or the safety of a country 's secrets and its citizens '' emphasising the overall security of a nation and a nation state . Walter Lippmann , in 1943 , defined it in terms of war saying that `` a nation has security when it does not have to sacrifice its legitimate ínterests to avoid war , and is able , if challenged , to maintain them by war '' . A later definition by Harold Lasswell , a political scientist , in 1950 , looks at national security from almost the same aspect , that of external coercion : `` The distinctive meaning of national security means freedom from foreign dictation . '' In 1960 , Arnold Wolfers , while recognising the need to segregate the subjectivity of the conceptual idea from the objectivity , talks of threats to acquired values : `` An ambiguous symbol meaning different things to different people . National security objectively means the absence of threats to acquired values and subjectively , the absence of fear that such values will be attacked . '' The 1996 definition propagated by the National Defence College of India accretes the elements of national power : `` National security is an appropriate and aggressive blend of political resilience and maturity , human resources , economic structure and capacity , technological competence , industrial base and availability of natural resources and finally the military might . '' Harold Brown , U.S. Secretary of Defense from 1977 to 1981 in the Carter administration , enlarged the definition of national security by including elements such as economic and environmental security : National security then is the ability to preserve the nation 's physical integrity and territory ; to maintain its economic relations with the rest of the world on reasonable terms ; to preserve its nature , institution , and governance from disruption from outside ; and to control its borders.In 1990 , Harvard University history professor Charles Maier defined national security through the lens of national power : `` National security ... is best described as a capacity to control those domestic and foreign conditions that the public opinion of a given community believes necessary to enjoy its own self-determination or autonomy , prosperity and wellbeing . '' According to Prabhakaran Paleri , author of National Security , Imperatives and Challenges , national security may be defined as : The measurable state of the capability of a nation to overcome the multi-dimensional threats to the apparent well-being of its people and its survival as a nation-state at any given time , by balancing all instruments of state policy through governance , that can be indexed by computation , empirically or otherwise , and is extendable to global security by variables external to it . A concise working definition by Premaratne that paraphrases the aspects of the definitions of Brown , Romm and Paleri defines national security as Safeguarding the sovereignty , territorial integrity , citizenry and socioeconomic functionality of a nation from an aggressor intent on undermining a particular valued aspect of a nation through violent or unjust means",
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"text": "Patriot Act, Title III, Subtitle B The USA PATRIOT Act was passed by the United States Congress in 2001 as a response to the September 11 attacks in 2001 . It has ten titles , with the third title ( `` Title III : International Money Laundering Abatement and Financial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001 '' ) written to prevent , detect , and prosecute international money laundering and the financing of terrorism . Title III is itself divided into three subtitles . The second subtitle , entitled Subtitle B : Bank Secrecy Act Amendments and Related Improvements , largely modifies the Bank Secrecy Act ( BSA ) to make it harder for money launderers to operate , and to make it easier for law enforcement and regulatory agencies to police money laundering operations . The BSA was amended to allow the designated officer or agency who receives suspicious transaction reports to notify U.S. intelligence agencies . It also addresses issues of record keeping and reporting by making it easier to undertake the reporting of suspicious transactions ; by making it a requirement that financial institutions report suspicious transactions ; through the creation of anti-money laundering programs and by better defining anti-money laundering strategy ; and by making it a requirement that anyone who does business file a report for any coin and foreign currency receipts that are over US$ 10,000 . The subtitle increases civil and criminal penalties for money laundering and introduces penalties for violations of geographic targeting orders and certain recordkeeping requirements . Subtitle B legislated for the creation of a secure network which can be used by financial institutions to report suspicious transactions and which can also give them alerts of relevant suspicious activities . Subtitle B also makes FinCEN a bureau of the United States Department of Treasury . The subtitle allows the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to authorize personnel to act as law enforcement officers to protect the premises , grounds , property and personnel of any U.S. Federal reserve bank , and allows them to delegate this authority to U.S. Federal Reserve Banks . It instructs any United States Executive Directors of international financial institutions to use their voice and vote to support any country that has taken action to support the U.S. 's War on Terrorism , and to require such Executive Directors to provide ongoing auditing of disbursements made from their institutions to ensure that no funds are paid to persons who commit , threaten to commit , or support terrorism .",
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"text": "Hate crime A hate crime ( also known as a bias-motivated crime ) is a prejudice-motivated crime , usually violent , which occurs when a perpetrator targets a victim because of his or her membership ( or perceived membership ) in a certain social group . Examples of such groups can include and are almost exclusively limited to : sex , ethnicity , disability , language , nationality , physical appearance , religion , gender identity or sexual orientation . Non-criminal actions that are motivated by these reasons are often called `` bias incidents '' . `` Hate crime '' generally refers to criminal acts which are seen to have been motivated by bias against one or more of the types above , or of their derivatives . Incidents may involve physical assault , damage to property , bullying , harassment , verbal abuse or insults , mate crime or offensive graffiti or letters ( hate mail ) . A hate crime law is a law intended to deter bias-motivated violence . Hate crime laws are distinct from laws against hate speech : hate crime laws enhance the penalties associated with conduct which is already criminal under other laws , while hate speech laws criminalize a category of speech . Hate speech laws exist in many countries . In the US , hate crime laws have been upheld by both the Supreme Court and lower courts , especially in the case of ` fighting ' words and other violent speech , but they are thought by some people to be in conflict with the first amendment right to freedom of speech , so they have occasionally been overturned as unconstitutional .",
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"text": "The Clansman: A Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan The Clansman : A Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan is a novel published in 1905 . It was the second work in the Ku Klux Klan trilogy by Thomas F. Dixon , Jr. that included The Leopard 's Spots and The Traitor . It was influential in providing the ideology that helped support the revival of the Ku Klux Klan ( KKK or The Klan ) . The novel was twice notably adapted , immediately by its author as a play entitled The Clansman ( 1905 ) , and a decade later by D. W. Griffith in the groundbreaking 1915 silent movie The Birth of a Nation . The play , being concerned with the KKK and Reconstruction , is adapted by the second half of The Birth of a Nation . According to Professor Russell Merritt , key differences between the play and film are said to include that Dixon was more sympathetic to Southerners ' pursuing education and modern professions , whereas Griffith stressed ownership of plantations . Dixon wrote The Clansman as a message to Northerners to maintain racial segregation , as the work claimed that blacks when free would turn savage and violent , committing crimes such as murder , rape and robbery far out of proportion to their percentage of the population . He claimed to write for 18,000,000 southerners who supported his beliefs , though that many never joined the Klan . Dixon portrays the speaker of the house , Austin Stoneman , as a negro-loving legislator mad with power and eaten up with hate . His goal is to punish the Southern whites for their revolution against an oppressive government by turning the former slaves against the White Southerners and use the iron fist of the Union occupation troops to make them the new masters . The Klan 's job is to protect the White Southerners from the carpetbaggers and their allies , Black and White . In addition to criticism that The Clansman would stir up sentiment in the South , Dixon 's argument that the Klan had saved the South from negro rule was ridiculed by some as absurd .",
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"text": "Crime in Washington, D.C. Crime in Washington , D.C. , is directly related to the city 's changing demographics , geography , and unique criminal justice system . The District 's population reached a peak of 982,178 in 1950 . However , shortly thereafter , the city began losing residents and by 1980 Washington had lost one-quarter of its population . The population loss to the suburbs also created a new demographic pattern , which divided affluent neighborhoods west of Rock Creek Park from more crime-ridden and blighted areas to the east . Despite being the headquarters of multiple federal law enforcement agencies , such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI ) and United States Drug Enforcement Administration ( DEA ) , the nationwide crack epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s greatly affected the city and led to large increases in crime . The number of homicides in Washington peaked in 1991 at 897 ( a rate of nearly 60.8 homicides per 100,000 residents ) , and the city eventually became known as the `` murder capital '' of the United States . The crime rate started to fall in the mid-1990s as the crack cocaine epidemic gave way to economic revitalization projects . Gentrification efforts have also started to transform the demographics of distressed neighborhoods , recently leading to the first rise in the District 's population in 60 years . By the mid-2000s , crime rates in Washington dropped to their lowest levels in over 20 years . As in many major cities , crime remains a significant factor in D.C. , especially in the city 's northwestern neighborhoods , which tend to be more affluent , draw more tourists , and have more vibrant nightlife . Violent crime also remains a problem in Ward 8 , which has the city 's highest concentration of poverty .",
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"text": "Kurdish rebellions in Turkey Kurdish rebellions in Turkey refer to Kurdish nationalist uprisings in Turkey , beginning with the Turkish War of Independence and the consequent transition from the Ottoman Empire into the modern Turkish state and lasting until present with the ongoing Kurdish-Turkish conflict . According to Ottoman military records , Kurdish rebellions have been taking place in Anatolia for over two centuries , While tribal Kurdish revolts had shuttered the Ottoman Empire through the last decades of its existence , the conflict in its modern phase is considered to have begun in 1922 , with the emergence of Kurdish nationalism in parallel with the formation of the modern State of Turkey . In 1925 , an uprising for an independent Kurdistan , led by Shaikh Said Piran , was put down quickly , and Said and 36 of his followers were executed soon thereafter . Several other large scale Kurdish revolts occurred in Ararat and Dersim in 1930 and 1937 . The British consul at Trebizond , the diplomatic post closest to Dersim , spoke of brutal and indiscriminate violence and made an explicit comparison with the Armenian massacres of 1915 . `` Thousands of Kurds , '' he wrote , `` including women and children , were slain ; others , mostly children , were thrown into the Euphrates ; while thousands of others in less hostile areas , who had first been deprived of their cattle and other belongings , were deported to vilayets ( provinces ) in Central Anatolia . It is now stated that the Kurdish question no longer exists in Turkey . '' Kurds accuse successive Turkish governments of suppressing their identity through such means as the banning of Kurdish language in print and media . Atatürk believed the unity and stability of a country lay in a unitary political identity , relegating cultural and ethnic distinctions to the private sphere . However , many Kurds did not relinquish their identities and language . Large-scale armed conflict between the Turkish armed forces and the Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) occurred throughout the 1980s and 1990s , leaving over 35,000 dead . Recent moves by the Turkish government have provided Kurds with limited rights and freedoms , particularly in regards to the Kurdish language , education , and media . Kurdish politicians and activists still face pressure .",
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"text": "Nathan Bedford Forrest II Nathan Bedford Forrest II ( August 1871 -- March 11 , 1931 ) was the Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan for Georgia . He was also the Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans from 1919 to 1921 . Nathan Bedford Forrest II was the grandson of Confederate Lieutenant-General Nathan Bedford Forrest . In the Confederate Veteran , Nathan Bedford Forrest II claimed that he and Tate Brady were making plans together for an `` active campaign throughout Oklahoma '' on behalf of the Sons of Confederate Veterans . He served as Secretary and Business Manager at Lanier University , a college that was sold to the Klan in 1921 .",
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"text": "War against Islam War against Islam , also called the War on Islam or Attack on Islam , is a conspiracy theory narrative in Islamist discourse to describe an alleged conspiracy to harm , weaken or annihilate the societal system of Islam , using military , economic , social and cultural means . The perpetrators of the conspiracy are alleged to be non-Muslims ( kuffār ) , particularly the Western world and `` false Muslims '' , allegedly in collusion with political actors in the Western world . While the contemporary conspiracy theory narrative of the `` War against Islam '' mostly covers general issues of societal transformations in modernization and secularization as well as general issues of international power politics among modern states , the crusades are often narrated as its alleged starting point . The phrase or similar phrases have been used by Islamists such as Sayyid Qutb , Ayatollah Khomeini , Anwar al-Awlaki , Osama bin Laden , Chechen militant Dokka Umarov , cleric Anjem Choudary , and Fort Hood murderer Nidal Malik Hasan . The English-language political neologism of `` War on Islam '' was coined in Islamist discourse in the 1990s and popularized as a conspiracy theory only after 2001 . Jonathan Schanzer has argued that the historical Muslim indifference to the West turned to `` alarmed dislike '' with the beginning of Western military superiority in the 17th century . However , with the end of the era of Western colonialism , Islamist rage against non-Muslims and the governments of Muslim-majority countries stems not from alleged non-Muslim aggression and enmity , but from frustration over the unrelenting encroachment of western culture , technology , economies , and from a yearning for a `` return to the glorious days when Islam reigned supreme . ''",
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"text": "Arkansas Army National Guard and the Global War on Terrorism The history of the Arkansas Army National Guard and the Global War on Terrorism begins with the expanded use of the National Guard for overseas duties as the United States reduced the size of the active army in an attempt to realize a `` Peace Dividend '' at the close of the `` Cold War '' . Beginning in the 1990s Arkansas National Guard unit 's experience increased Operations Temp and overseas training opportunities . In the late 1990s Arkansas National Guard units began deploying as part of peace keeping operations in the Balkans and in support of ongoing operations in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia . Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 , the National Guard became deeply involved in the Global War on Terrorism , with units deploying to guard infrastructure such as Arkansas Nuclear One and airports as part of Operation Noble Eagle . The Guard initially replaced regular army units on missions such as Middle East peace keeping in order to free these units for combat operations . With the 2003 Invasion of Iraq , the Arkansas National Guard began deploying for combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan .",
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"text": "Ideology of the SS The ideology espoused by the Schutzstaffel ( `` Protection Squadron '' ; SS ) , a paramilitary force and instrument of terror of the Nazi Party in Nazi Germany , emphasized a racist vision of `` racial purity '' , antisemitism , and loyalty to Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany . SS men were indoctrinated with the belief they were members of a `` master race '' . The ideology of the SS was , even more so than in Nazism in general , built on the belief in a superior `` Aryan race '' . This led to the SS playing the main role in political violence and crimes against humanity , including the Holocaust and `` mercy killing '' of those with congenital illnesses . After the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II , the SS and Nazi Party were found to be criminal organizations at the Nuremberg Trials .",
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"text": "2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt On 15 July 2016 , an alleged coup d'état was attempted in Turkey against state institutions , including , but not limited to the government and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan . The attempt was carried out by a faction within the Turkish Armed Forces that organized themselves as the Peace at Home Council . They attempted to seize control of several key places in Ankara , Istanbul , and elsewhere , but failed to do so after forces loyal to the state defeated them . The Council cited an erosion of secularism , elimination of democratic rule , disregard for human rights , and Turkey 's loss of credibility in the international arena as reasons for the coup . The government accused the coup leaders of being linked to the Gülen movement , which is designated as a terrorist organization by the Republic of Turkey and led by Fethullah Gülen , a Turkish businessman and cleric who lives in Pennsylvania . Erdoğan accuses Gülen of being behind the coup -- a claim that Gülen denies -- and accused the United States of harboring him . Gülen has suggested the coup was in fact a `` self-coup '' carried out by Erdogan to consolidate his grip on power , a belief shared among some analysts and many Turks . Events surrounding the coup attempt and the purges in its aftermath reflect a complex power struggle between Islamist elites in Turkey . During the coup , over 300 people were killed and more than 2,100 were injured . Many government buildings , including the Turkish Parliament and the Presidential Palace , were bombed from the air . Mass arrests followed , with at least 40,000 detained , including at least 10,000 soldiers and , for reasons that remain unclear , 2,745 judges . 15,000 education staff were also suspended and the licenses of 21,000 teachers working at private institutions were revoked as well after the government alleged they were loyal to Gülen . More than 100,000 people have been arrested or fired from their jobs , on accusations of connections to Gülen . Reactions to the event were largely against the coup attempt , both domestically and internationally . The main opposition parties in Turkey condemned the attempt , while several international leaders -- such as those from the United States , NATO , the European Union , and other neighboring countries -- called for `` respect of the democratic institutions in Turkey and its elected officials . '' International organizations expressed themselves against the coup as well . The United Nations Security Council , however , did not denounce the coup after disagreements over the phrasing of a statement . President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan accused the head of United States Central Command , chief General Joseph Votel of `` siding with coup plotters '' , after Votel accused the Turkish government of arresting the Pentagon 's contacts in Turkey . In March 2017 , Germany 's intelligence chief said Germany was unconvinced by Erdoğan 's claim that Fethullah Gulen was behind the failed coup . Also in March , the British Parliament 's Foreign Affairs Committee said some Gulenists were involved in coup d'état attempt but found no hard evidence that Fethullah Gülen masterminded the failed coup and found no evidence to justify the UK designating the Gülen movement as a `` terrorist organization '' .",
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"text": "Imperial Klans of America The Imperial Klans of America , Knights of the Ku Klux Klan is a white supremacist paramilitary organization styled after the original Ku Klux Klan ( KKK ) . In 2008 , it was reported that the IKA had the nation 's second largest KKK membership . The IKA , headed by Ron Edwards , claims to be the sixth era of the Ku Klux Klan . Members of the 6th era , like members of previous eras , claim constitutional rights as part of the `` Unorganized Militia '' . The IKA claims to stand upon Supreme Court decisions in favor of previous Klans . They are headquartered near Dawson Springs , Kentucky and claim external Imperial Klan offices in Australia , Canada , England , Scotland , and South Africa , as well as throughout Europe and South America . In 2011 , a recurring hoax concerning the IKA endorsing Barack Obama was once again exposed as a farce based on a parody website 's humorous reporting . In fact , in 2008 , Ron Edwards was quoted as supporting John McCain .",
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"text": "Waukegan riot of 1966 Waukegan riot of 1966 was a period of conflict between police and some residents of the town 's predominantly African-American and Puerto Rican neighborhoods on the south side that occurred in the midst of the tumult sweeping America in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement . On Friday , 26 August , an African-American police officer named Ernest Jones attempted to arrest Roosevelt Saunders , an African-American man . A fight ensued , and Saunders escaped into a crowd , and several days of rioting followed . The fact that the catalyzing encounter involved two African-Americans prompted some to suggest that the unrest was not about race , but the event underscored a deep sense of disempowerment among the African-American community . By 28 August , 200 police were called to a 2 square mile area bounded by the streets of Genesee , 10th , and McAllister , and South Avenue . As a mostly young crowd battled with police , a Puerto Rican family of six got caught in the crossfire , their car being hit by a Molotov cocktail while returning from church . The Waukegan branch of the NAACP later raised money for these victims . By the night of 29 August , police with riot helmets and shotguns had established a curfew beginning at 7:30 pm for the region enclosed by Belvidere Street , McAlister Street , South Avenue . and Lake Michigan . Over 100 African-Americans were arrested over the course of the weekend . Waukegan Mayor Robert Sabonjian had harsh words for those involved in the riots , calling them `` local hopheads , narcotic addicts , drunkards , and just plain scum '' and vowing that anyone involved in public housing would be evicted . He also reportedly issued an order to police of `` shoot to kill . '' Subsequently , Sabonjian held talks with community leaders and the NAACP , which vowed to open dialogue about segregation , police brutality , and the lack of recreation facilities in African-American and Puerto Rican neighborhoods of the city . Talks fell apart , though , when Sabonjian reiterated charges at the meeting that the NAACP had orchestrated the August unrest . He refused to apologize for the remarks , prompting the NAACP to walk out of talks . They were also upset by Sabonjian 's proposed measure in the city council , which required that all civil rights demonstrations consist of less than 100 people and , moreover , that all participants in these demonstrations ought to have their names submitted to the city police department four days beforehand . In response , the NAACP along with other community leaders organized a march of over 200 people on 10 September through downtown Waukegan . The crowd , mostly African-American , carried signs protesting segregated schools and racist housing policies . The march coincided with a push toward desegregation aimed at Whittier Elementary School . Almost entirely African-American , Whittier 's enrollment stood in contrast to Waukegan 's four other elementary schools , two of which were all white and two of which were 99 % white . As of early September , the Whittier community protested this segregation by boycotting , with less than a quarter of students showing up for class . In the wake of the march , Sabonjian backpedalled from the limit on crowds to less than 100 people , but he maintained the requirement that names of participants be submitted to the police department beforehand , ostensibly to prevent felons from involvement . Subsequent meetings between Sabonjian and the NAACP proved more productive . By late September , they had agreed to building a recreation center in the area of the August unrest as well as initiatives aimed at providing jobs for minority groups . Sabonjian 's rhetoric , however , did not moderate . In October 1966 , he referred to those involved in the riot as `` animals . ''",
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"text": "Stephenson v. State Stephenson v. State , Supreme Court of Indiana , 179 N.E. 633 ( Ind. 1932 ) , is a criminal case involving causation in criminal law , significant for its political and legal consequences . David Curtiss Stephenson , leader of the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana abducted Madge Oberholtzer , injured her , and repeatedly raped her . She ingested poison and later died . Publicity for the case may have reversed ascendency of the Klan nationally . The case is legally significant in that it found `` if a defendant engaged in the commission of a felony such as rape ... inflicts upon his victim both physical and mental injuries , the natural and probable result of which would render the deceased mentally irresponsible and suicide followed , we think he would be guilty of murder '' .",
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"text": "Political violence Political violence is a broad term used to describe violence perpetrated by either persons or governments to achieve political goals . Many groups and individuals believe that their political systems will never respond to their demands . As a result , they believe that violence is not only justified but also necessary in order to achieve their political objectives . Similarly , many governments around the world believe they need to use violence in order to intimidate their populace into acquiescence . At other times , governments use force in order to defend their country from outside invasion or other threats of force and to coerce other governments or conquer territory . Political violence can take a number of forms including but not limited to those listed below . Non-action on the part of the government can also be characterized as a form of political violence .",
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"text": "Slave Power The Slave Power or Slaveocracy was the perceived political power in the U.S. federal government held by slave owners during the 1840s and 1850s , prior to the Civil War . Antislavery campaigners during this period bitterly complained about what they saw as disproportionate and corrupt influence wielded by wealthy Southerners . The argument was that this small group of rich slave owners had seized political control of their own states and were trying to take over the federal government in an illegitimate fashion in order to expand and protect slavery . The argument was widely used by the Republican Party that formed in 1854 -- 55 to oppose the expansion of slavery . The main issue expressed by the term slave power was distrust of the political power of the slave-owning class . Such distrust was shared by many who were not abolitionists ; those who were motivated more by a possible threat to the political balance or the impossibility of competing with unwaged slave labor , than by concern over the treatment of slaves . Those who differed on many other issues ( such as hating blacks or liking them , denouncing slavery as a sin or promising to guarantee its protection in the Deep South ) could unite to attack the slaveocracy . The `` Free Soil '' element emphasized that rich slave owners would move into new territory , use their cash to buy up all the good lands , then use their slaves to work the lands , leaving little opportunity room for free farmers . By 1854 the Free Soil Party had largely merged into the new Republican party . The term was popularized by antislavery writers such as John Gorham Palfrey , Josiah Quincy III , Horace Bushnell , James Shepherd Pike , and Horace Greeley . Politicians who emphasized the theme included John Quincy Adams , Henry Wilson and William Pitt Fessenden . Abraham Lincoln used the concept after 1854 but not the term . They showed through a combination of emotive argument and hard statistical data that the South had long held a disproportionate level of power in the United States . Historian Allan Nevins contends that `` nearly all groups ... steadily substituted emotion for reason . ... Fear fed hatred , and hatred fed fear . '' The existence of a Slave Power was dismissed by Southerners at the time , and rejected as false by many historians of the 1920s and 1930s , who stressed the internal divisions in the South before 1850 . The idea that the Slave Power existed has partly come back at the hands of neoabolitionist historians since 1970 , and there is no doubt that it was a powerful factor in the Northern anti-slavery belief system . It was standard rhetoric for all factions of the Republican party .",
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"text": "The Night Letter The Night Letter is a 1978 book by Paul Spike , with a double-layered structure : an anti-Nazi spy thriller on the background of the early part of the Second World War , and an exposure of cynical and machiavellian maneuverings in the American corridors of power . The book belongs to the subgenre of secret history -- i.e. with a plot in which real historical figures play a substantial part , doing things which are the author 's invention but which supposedly ( for reasons given in the plot ) remained secret and did not come to the knowledge of the public . In the book , a British doctor meets in 1936 with President Franklin D. Roosevelt , who is unaware that the doctor is a Nazi sympathizer . The visitor manages to secretly photograph the President in a compromising position with his secretary , Missy LeHand ( whom historians widely assume to have been indeed Roosevelt 's mistress ) . By 1940 , senior Nazi leader Reinhard Heydrich possesses the picture and intends to use the photo for blackmail and prevent Roosevelt from running for a third term -- in the hope that whoever gets elected instead would be more likely to keep the US out of the Second World War . The President must recover the photo before the Democratic Party Convention which is about to nominate him . What makes the situation more difficult is that Roosevelt also needs to bypass the FBI -- for apprehension that should the photo fall into the hands of J. Edgar Hoover , the FBI Director might use it for his own brand of blackmail . Instead , Roosevelt employs former FBI Agent Jackson , who had left the Bureau under a cloud and incurred Hoover 's personal enmity , and who is completely loyal to the President . The bulk of the book follows Jackson 's chase after the photo , starting from Paris at the very eve of its fall to the Wehrmacht and concluding with a cataclysmic confrontation at a secret Michigan base of the `` Silver Shirts '' -- a murderous , power-mad American Fascist militia ( which truly existed , though not necessarily doing all that the book describes it as doing ) . The chase ends with a mixed result -- the Nazi agents have been killed or captured , but the negative did fall into the hands of the FBI who caught the scent of what was going on . The book ends on a cynical note : Hoover meets the President at the White House , claims to have destroyed the negatives ( which is manifestly untrue ) and proceeds to imperiously demand the sacking of Jackson -- obviously he is under the impression that he now holds Roosevelt 's fate in his hand . Upon being shown this , the President presents a photo of his own , showing Hoover in a compromising position with a handsome young FBI agent . Roosevelt and Hoover would henceforth be tied to each other , `` like convicts in chain gang '' , each able to destroy the other but only at the cost of his own destruction . Category :1978 books Category : Corruption Category : Secret histories Category : Thriller novels",
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"text": "Black Power movement The Black Power movement was a political movement to achieve a form of Black Power and the many philosophies it contains . The movement saw various forms of activism some violent and some peaceful , all hoping to achieve black empowerment . The Black Power movement also represented socialist movements , all with the general motivation of improving the standing of black people in society . Originated during the Civil Rights Movement , some doubted the philosophy of the movement begging for more radical action , taking influences from Malcolm X . The cornerstone of the movement was the Black Panther Party , a Black Power organization dedicated to socialism and the use of violence to achieve it . The Black Power movement developed in the criticisms of the Civil Rights Movement in the early 1960s , and over time and into the 1970s , the movement grew and became more violent . After years of violence , many left the movement and the police began arresting violent actors in the movement . The Black Power movement also spilled out into the Caribbean creating the Black Power Revolution . Motivated by principles of community control , Black Power activists founded scores of institutions and services , including black-owned bookstores , food cooperatives , farms , media , printing presses , schools , clinics , and ambulance services .",
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"text": "Racial violence in Australia Various examples of violence have been attributed to racial factors during the recorded history of Australia since white settlement , and a level of intertribal rivalry and violence among Indigenous Australians pre-dates the arrival of white settlers from Britain in 1788 . During the period of British colonisation , various incidents of inter-racial tension and competition for land and resources between Europeans and Indigenous peoples involved violence , becoming a factor in the decline of indigenous populations during the 19th century . Incidents of racial violence between settler communities followed the large scale multi-ethnic immigration of the Australian goldrushes of the mid-19th century - notably white miners targeting Chinese miners - which contributed to the development of the White Australia Policy which preferenced British and `` white '' immigration to Australia for some decades . The policy resulted in a largely racially homogenous population by the mid-20th century . Australia 's large scale , Post-World War Two , multi-ethnic immigration program has seen Australia develop into one of the most ethnically diverse nations , with relatively little racial violence , and in which incitement to racial violence is a crime . Nevertheless , incidents and examples of violence between the various ethnicities of modern Australia have continued to be attributed to racial motivations up to the present time .",
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"text": "Malaysia Malaysia ( -LSB- məˈleɪsiə -RSB- ; -LSB- məlejsiə -RSB- ) is a federal constitutional monarchy located in Southeast Asia . It consists of thirteen states and three federal territories and has a total landmass of 330803 km2 separated by the South China Sea into two similarly sized regions , Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia ( Malaysian Borneo ) . Peninsular Malaysia shares a land and maritime border with Thailand and maritime borders with Singapore , Vietnam , and Indonesia . East Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Brunei and Indonesia and a maritime border with the Philippines and Vietnam . The capital city is Kuala Lumpur , while Putrajaya is the seat of the federal government . With a population of over 30 million , Malaysia is the 44th most populous country . The southernmost point of continental Eurasia , Tanjung Piai , is in Malaysia . Located in the tropics , Malaysia is one of 17 megadiverse countries on earth , with large numbers of endemic species . Malaysia has its origins in the Malay kingdoms present in the area which , from the 18th century , became subject to the British Empire . The first British territories were known as the Straits Settlements , whose establishment was followed by the Malay kingdoms becoming British protectorates . The territories on Peninsular Malaysia were first unified as the Malayan Union in 1946 . Malaya was restructured as the Federation of Malaya in 1948 , and achieved independence on 31 August 1957 . Malaya united with North Borneo , Sarawak , and Singapore on 16 September 1963 to become Malaysia . Less than two years later in 1965 , Singapore was expelled from the federation . The country is multi-ethnic and multi-cultural , which plays a large role in politics . About half the population is ethnically Malay , with large minorities of Malaysian Chinese , Malaysian Indians , and indigenous peoples . The constitution declares Islam the state religion while allowing freedom of religion for non-Muslims . The government system is closely modelled on the Westminster parliamentary system and the legal system is based on common law . The head of state is the king , known as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong . He is an elected monarch chosen from the hereditary rulers of the nine Malay states every five years . The head of government is the prime minister . Since its independence , Malaysia has had one of the best economic records in Asia , with its GDP growing at an average of 6.5 % per annum for almost 50 years . The economy has traditionally been fuelled by its natural resources , but is expanding in the sectors of science , tourism , commerce and medical tourism . Today , Malaysia has a newly industrialised market economy , ranked third largest in Southeast Asia and 29th largest in the world . It is a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations , the East Asia Summit and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation , and a member of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation , the Commonwealth of Nations , and the Non-Aligned Movement .",
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"text": "Anthony Milner (historian) Professor Anthony Milner is an Australian historian of Southeast Asia -- concerned primarily with the history of ideas -- and a commentator on Australia-Asia relationships . His writings on Malay history and society -- and the history of Islam in Southeast Asia -- include Kerajaan : Malay Political Culture on the Eve of Colonial Rule ( 1982 ) , an interdisciplinary ( history/anthropology ) study , published in a new edition in 2016 . He is also co-editor of the series of volumes , Australia in Asia ( see below ) , which examine the role of culture and values in Australia-Asia relationships ; and of the Asialink report on Australia-ASEAN relations , Our Place in the Asian Century : Southeast Asia as the Third Way ( 2012 ) . Currently , Anthony Milner is Professorial Fellow and International Director at Asialink , The University of Melbourne , and Visiting Professor at the Asia-Europe Institute , University of Malaya . He was Dean of Asian Studies at the Australian National University ( 1996 -- 2005 ) , and Basham Professor of Asian History ( 1924-2013 ) . He is now Emeritus Professor of the Australian National University . Anthony Milner has been concerned with the historical and cultural processes that shape the Asian region , and which also influence Australia 's opportunities and security . In the last few years he has been focused on defining Southeast Asian -- especially Malaysian -- approaches to international relations and regionalism . He is described , sometimes critically , as adopting a post-modern approach . Milner has been a strong advocate of Track II diplomacy -- arguing that the globalising and democratising of international relations demands an enhanced role for non-government interaction . Milner is Co-Chair of the Australian Committee of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific . He has also played a leading role in the development of the ` Asialink Conversations ' , and in the establishment of an Australia-New Zealand dialogue with the influential network ASEAN-ISIS . He has been Research Chair of the Australian Institute of International Affairs and Editor of the Asian Studies Review of Asian Studies Association of Australia . While acknowledging the Howard Government 's ( 1996 -- 2008 ) practical achievements in Asia policy , Milner lamented its neglect of Asia education and the general ` narrowing of cultural horizons on the part of the Australian community ' . He expressed strong disappointment regarding the Asian diplomacy of the later Rudd Governments ( 2007 -- 2010 , 2013 ) . Milner has also been Member at the Institute for Advanced Study , Princeton and has held visiting professorships at the National University of Singapore ( Raffles Visiting Professor of History ) , Tokyo University of Foreign Studies , Kyoto University , the National University of Malaysia and the University of Malaya . In 2014 -- 2015 he was Tun Hussein Onn Chair of International Studies at the Malaysian Institute of Strategic and International Studies . In the 1990s , he was Director of the Australia-Asia Perceptions Project of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia . He has been a member of the Australian Government 's Foreign Affairs Council ( 1998 -- 2008 ) , a Panel Member on the Australian Research Council , and a member of the Founding Committees of the Government 's Australia-Malaysia Institute and Australia-Thailand Institute . Milner received his B.A from Monash University and PhD from Cornell University under John Legge and Oliver Wolters . He also worked with the leading international cultural anthropologist Clifford Geertz .",
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"text": "The Making of Malaysia The Making of Malaysia : Britain , the ` Grand Design ' , Decolonisation and Malaysia is a 2005 book by Professor Anthony John Stockwell which examines the British end of empire policy relating to the decolonization of North Borneo , Sarawak , Brunei and Singapore on the way to the formation of the new federation of Malaysia during the 1960s . Stockwell draws on an analysis of government and personal documents from the period in order to reveal the complex negotiations and rivalries involved in the transition .",
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"text": "North Borneo dispute The North Borneo dispute is the territorial dispute between the Federation of Malaysia and the Republic of the Philippines over much of the eastern part of the state of Sabah , a territory known as North Borneo prior to the formation of the Malaysian federation . The Philippines , presenting itself as the successor state of the Sultanate of Sulu , retains a `` dormant claim '' on Sabah on the basis that the territory was only leased to the British North Borneo Company in 1878 , with the sovereignty of the Sultanate ( and subsequently the Republic ) over the territory never having been relinquished . However , Malaysia considers this dispute as a `` non-issue '' as it interprets the 1878 agreement as that of cession and that it deems that the residents of Sabah had exercised their right to self-determination when they joined to form the Malaysian federation in 1963 .",
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"text": "Poverty in Malaysia Poverty in Malaysia is a controversial economic issue . The definition of poverty and the poverty line for Malaysians has been disputed , and government policies to address poverty such as the Malaysian New Economic Policy have been met with political protest . Malaysia 's total population is 31 million as of 2015 , of which 0.6 % live below the national poverty line . Malaysia has grown rapidly in terms of economic development . An indicator is that in 2014 , 65.6 % of the population aged 15 years and above were employed .",
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"text": "Sunda Straits Crisis The Sunda Straits Crisis was a two-week confrontation between the United Kingdom and Indonesia over the passage of the Illustrious-class aircraft carrier HMS Victorious through the Sunda Strait , a major waterway separating the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra , occurring between August and September 1964 . The incident was part of the larger Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation , an armed conflict between Indonesia and Malaysia ( with the military support of Britain ) over the formation of the latter as an independent state . On 27 August 1964 , the British aircraft carrier HMS Victorious and her two destroyer escorts sailed through the Sunda Strait , an international waterway claimed by Indonesia , en route for Australia . Upset by the casual warning the British had given of the ships ' impending passage through the Strait ( a telephone call made two days before ) , the lack of mention of the carrier in the warning , and wary of the possibility that the British were attempting to provoke them into a violent response , the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided two days later to attempt to bar the warships from making the return journey to Singapore , scheduled for the middle of September . Infuriated by what was perceived as yet another affront to British prestige after the recent landings at Pontian and Labis by Indonesian volunteers in southwestern Malaysia , members of the British Cabinet , particularly Peter Thorneycroft and Louis Mountbatten , favoured sending the carrier back through the Strait in spite of the Indonesian ban . Though British naval commanders in the Far East had grave concerns that the Victorious would be indefensible while in passage , the prevailing opinion was that not to send the ship would result in an immense political defeat on both a domestic and international scale as well as the loss of rights to an important waterway . Tension mounted as the British and Indonesians each refused to bend , and as the carrier 's time to sail came , war became extremely likely . However , the Indonesians offered on 10 September a way out : an alternative route through the Lombok Strait . The British took them up on this offer , to the relief of both parties , and the Victorious made a peaceful return through Indonesian territory . War was averted , and the climax of tensions during the Confrontation had been passed . Never again was the threat of all-out war a realistic possibility , despite some large land battles in northern Borneo the following spring , and the Confrontation wound down by late fall of 1965 without ever escalating into a major conflict , with a peace deal signed the following year .",
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"text": "Sabah State Legislative Assembly The Sabah State Legislative Assembly ( Dewan Undangan Negeri Sabah ) is a part of the Legislature of Sabah , Malaysia , the other being the Governor of Sabah . The Assembly meets at the Sabah State Legislative Assembly Building at Likas in the state capital of Kota Kinabalu . This unicameral legislature is currently having 60 seats representing state constituencies elected through a first-past-the-post electoral system across the state . Like at the federal level in Malaysia , Sabah uses a Westminster-style parliamentary government , in which members are elected to the Legislative Assembly through general elections , from which the Chief Minister and the Cabinet are appointed based on majority support . The Chief Minister is head of government , while the Governor acts as head of state . The largest party not forming the government is known as the Official Opposition , its leader being recognized as Leader of the Opposition by the Speaker . Members of the Assembly refer to themselves as `` Members of the Legislative Assembly '' ( MLAs ) and sometimes as `` state assemblymen '' . The current Assembly was elected on 5 May 2013 as part of the 14th Sabah State Legislative Assembly . Barisan Nasional retained the majority while Pakatan Rakyat and State Reform Party became the Opposition and the third party respectively . The first session of the 14th Sabah State Legislative Assembly opened on 17 June 2013 .",
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"text": "Bangsamoro Republik The Bangsamoro Republik , officially the United Federated States of Bangsamoro Republik ( UFSBR ) , was a short-lived unrecognized breakaway state in the Philippines . Nur Misuari , chairman of the Moro National Liberation Front , issued the Proclamation of Bangsamoro Independence on July 27 , 2013 in Talipao , Sulu and declared the capital of Bangsamoro to be Davao City .",
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"text": "Treaty of London 1956 The Treaty of London 1956 was signed to set up the independent Federation of Malaya , which achieved its independence on 31 August 1957 .",
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"text": "Indonesia Raya `` Indonesia Raya '' has been the national anthem of Indonesia since the proclamation of independence of the Republic of Indonesia on the 17 August 1945 . The song was introduced by its composer , Wage Rudolf Supratman , on 28 October 1928 during the Second Indonesian Youth Congress in Batavia . The song marked the birth of the all-archipelago nationalist movement in Indonesia that supported the idea of one single `` Indonesia '' as successor to the Dutch East Indies , rather than split into several colonies . The first newspaper to openly publish the musical notation and lyrics of `` Indonesia Raya '' -- an act of defiance towards the Dutch authorities -- was the Chinese Indonesian weekly Sin Po . The first stanza of `` Indonesia Raya '' was chosen as the national anthem when Indonesia proclaimed its independence at 17 August 1945 . Jozef Cleber , a Dutch composer , created an arrangement of the tune for philharmonic orchestra in 1950 . This arrangement is widely used . `` Indonesia Raya '' is played in flag raising ceremonies ( student assemblies ) in schools across Indonesia every Monday . The flag is raised in a solemn and timed motion so that it reaches the top of the flagpole as the anthem ends . The main flag raising ceremony is held annually on 17 August to commemorate Independence day . The ceremony is led by the President of Indonesia and is usually held in Istana Negara ( Jakarta ) .",
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"text": "Stateless nation Stateless nation is a political term for ethnic/national minority that does not possess its own state and is not the majority population in any nation state . The term implies that the group `` should have '' such a state . Members of stateless ethnic groups may be citizens/nationals of the country in which they live , or they may be denied citizenship by that country . Stateless nations are usually not represented as a nation in international sports such as FIFA , Olympics or in international communities such as the United Nations . Nations without state are classified as fourth world nations . Some of the stateless nations have a great heritage and a long tradition of statehood in the past and some were always a stateless nation , which was dominated by another nation for a large part of its history . Stateless nations either are dispersed across a number of states ( for example , the Yoruba people are found in the African states of Nigeria , Benin and Togo ) or form the native population of a province within a larger state ( such as the Uyghur people in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region within the People 's Republic of China ) . Some stateless nations historically had a state , which was absorbed by another ; for example , Tibet 's declaration of independence in 1913 was not recognized , and it was invaded in 1951 by the People 's Republic of China which claims that Tibet is an integral part of China , while the Tibetan government-in-exile maintains that Tibet is an independent state under unlawful occupation . Some ethnic groups were once a stateless nation that later became a nation state ( for example , the nations of the Balkans such as the Croats , Serbs , Bosniaks , Slovenes , Montenegrins , Kosovars and Macedonians were once part of a multinational state of Yugoslavia . Since the breakup of Yugoslavia many nation states were formed ) . Stateless nations can have large population . For example , The Tamils are a stateless nation in South Asia with a population of more than 70 million . They form one of the largest ethnic groups in South India . Governments may respond differently on stateless nations in their states . For example , the suppression of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka led to one of the longest and most violent separatist conflict between 1983 and 2009 . However , a similar ethnic conflict was absent among Tamils in India during this period , because they were peacefully integrated into the federal structure of India . Multiple stateless nations can reside in the same region . For example , Catalans , Basques , Aragonese , Galicians , Asturians , Valencians , Andalusians in Iberian Peninsula or the Brahui , Santhals and Balochs in South Asia . The Romani people are another stateless people . They may be a special case being distributed among numerous countries with no clear homeland ; as a traditionally `` nomadic '' people , the Romani/Roma are a classical `` stateless nation '' without aspiration to sovereign territory . As not all states are nation states , there are a number of ethnic groups who live in a multinational state without being considered `` stateless nations '' .",
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"text": "1997 in Malaysia 1997 in Malaysia is the 40th anniversary of Malaysia 's independence .",
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"text": "History of the Jews in Malaysia Malaysian Jews are Jews living in Malaysia , or those originally from the country . The state of Penang was once home to a Jewish community , until the latter part of the 1970s , by which time most had emigrated due to growing state-sanctioned antisemitism . They were also found elsewhere in the nation , especially in Negeri Sembilan and Malacca . Indications of the growing racial and religious hostility in the nation has caused many Malaysian Jews to leave or flee the country . The Malaysian Jewish community consists of Jews of Sephardic origin who live amongst the Kristang people ( Malacca-Portuguese ) , Mizrahi Jews ( the majority of whom are Baghdadi Jews ) , Malabar Jews and Ashkenazi Jews .",
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"text": "Colony of Singapore The Colony of Singapore was a British Crown colony that existed from 1946 until 1963 , when Singapore became part of Malaysia . When the Empire of Japan surrendered to the Allies at the end of World War II , the island was handed back to the British in 1945 . In 1946 , the Straits Settlements were dissolved and Singapore together with the Cocos-Keeling and Christmas islands became a separate Crown colony . The colony was governed by the British Empire until it gained partial internal self-governance in 1955 .",
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"text": "Pan-Malaysian Islamic Front The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Front ( Malay : Barisan Jemaah Islamiah Se-Malaysia , Jawi : باريسن جماعه اسلاميه سمليسا often known by its acronym BERJASA ) is a political party in Malaysia . The party was founded in 1977 by the then Chief Minister of Kelantan , Mohamad Nasir , under the persuasion of United Malays National Organisation ( UMNO ) who were dissatisfied with the demands made by the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party ( PAS ) . These demands included internal squabbles for the lump share in controlling the state of Kelantan , and pressure from UMNO soon led to PAS withdrawing from Barisan Nasional . In the following year 's general elections , the split cost the PAS a huge number of votes in Kelantan : among the 36 state seats in Kelantan , UMNO won twenty three , Berjasa won eleven , and PAS won only two . BERJASA subsequently joined Barisan Nasional , but support for BERJASA quickly dissolved in the subsequent general elections . In 1989 , it joined Angkatan Perpaduan Ummah under the leadership of Parti Melayu Semangat 46 ( S46 ) and the alliance was subsequently dissolved in 1996 when Tengku Razaleigh decided to dissolve APU and rejoin UMNO . Since then , BERJASA has only maintained minimal participation in the political fray , as evidenced from their participations in the subsequent General Elections .",
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"text": "Kuala Terengganu Kuala Terengganu ( -LSB- ˈkuˈala ˈtəˈrengˈganu -RSB- Jawi : , ) , often abbreviated as K.T. , is the administrative capital , royal capital and the main economic centre of Terengganu , Malaysia . Kuala Terengganu is also the administrative centre for the eponymous district of Kuala Terengganu . Kuala Terengganu is located about 440 kilometres northeast of Kuala Lumpur on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia . The city is situated at the estuary of Terengganu River , facing the South China Sea . As a district , Kuala Terengganu is the smallest in terms of area , but it ( together with the district of Kuala Nerus that form the city area ) has the largest population in Terengganu with a population of 406,317 in 2010 . City status was awarded to Kuala Terengganu with the title Bandaraya Warisan Pesisir Air ( English : Coastal Heritage City ) on 1 January 2008 . Besides being a major political and economic centre to the state , the city is also the main gateway to many of the state 's tourist destinations . The attractions in and around the city include Kampung Cina , Pasar Besar Kedai Payang , Terengganu State Museum , and Batu Buruk Beach . Even though the city is not spared from modernity and development , Kuala Terengganu still retains strong Malay influences that are intermixed with other cultures from its long history as a port .",
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"text": "Mustapha Harun Tun Datu Haji Mustapha bin Datu Harun , or Tun Mustapha for short ( 31 July 1918 -- 2 January 1995 ) , was the first governor of the Malaysian state of Sabah . He was also the third chief minister of the state from 1967 to 1975 , and was the president for the political party United Sabah National Organisation ( USNO ) . He is considered by some to be one of the founding leaders of Sabah and was an important party in the negotiations leading to the formation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963 . He is known to some as the `` father of Sabah 's independence '' and also the `` father of Sabah 's development '' . However , he is also considered by many Sabahan opposition leaders who later formed the new party BERJAYA as a dictator and alleged to misappropriated huge sums of money from the state 's coffers ( primarily through timber concessions ) to support his lavish lifestyle .",
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"text": "Malay Peninsula The Malay Peninsula ( Semenanjung Tanah Melayu , سمننجوڠ تانه ملايو คาบสมุทรมลายู , , -LSB- kʰâːp.sā.mùt mā.lāː.jūː -RSB- ) is a peninsula in Southeast Asia . The land mass runs approximately north-south and , at its terminus , is the southernmost point of the Asian mainland . The area contains the southernmost tip of Myanmar , Peninsular Malaysia , and Southern Thailand . The Titiwangsa Mountains are part of the Tenasserim Hills system , and form the backbone of the Peninsula . They form the southernmost section of the central cordillera which runs from Tibet through the Kra Isthmus ( the Peninsula 's narrowest point ) into the Malay Peninsula . The Strait of Malacca separates the Malay Peninsula from the Indonesian island of Sumatra while the south coast is separated from the island of Singapore by the Straits of Johor .",
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"text": "Rhodesia's Unilateral Declaration of Independence The Unilateral Declaration of Independence ( UDI ) was a statement adopted by the Cabinet of Rhodesia on 11 November 1965 , announcing that Rhodesia , a British territory in southern Africa that had governed itself since 1923 , now regarded itself as an independent sovereign state . The culmination of a protracted dispute between the British and Rhodesian governments regarding the terms under which the latter could become fully independent , it was the first unilateral break from the United Kingdom by one of its colonies since the United States Declaration of Independence nearly two centuries before . Britain , the Commonwealth and the United Nations all deemed Rhodesia 's UDI illegal , and economic sanctions , the first in the UN 's history , were imposed on the breakaway colony . Amid near-complete international isolation , Rhodesia continued as an unrecognised state with the assistance of South Africa and Portugal . The Rhodesian government , which mostly comprised members of the country 's white minority of about 5 % , was indignant when , amid decolonisation and the Wind of Change , less developed African colonies to the north without comparable experience of self-rule quickly advanced to independence during the early 1960s while Rhodesia was refused sovereignty under the newly ascendant principle of `` no independence before majority rule '' ( `` NIBMAR '' ) . Most white Rhodesians felt that they were due independence following four decades ' self-government , and that Britain was betraying them by withholding it . This combined with the colonial government 's acute reluctance to hand over power to black nationalists -- the manifestation of racial tensions , Cold War anti-communism and the fear that a dystopian Congo-style situation might result -- to create the impression that if Britain did not grant independence , Rhodesia might be justified in taking it unilaterally . Stalemate developed between the British and Rhodesian Prime Ministers , Harold Wilson and Ian Smith respectively , between 1964 and 1965 . Dispute largely surrounded the British condition that the terms for independence had to be acceptable `` to the people of the country as a whole '' ; Smith contended that this was met , while Britain and black nationalist leaders in Rhodesia held that it was not . After Wilson proposed in late October 1965 that Britain might safeguard future black representation in the Rhodesian parliament by withdrawing some of the colonial government 's devolved powers , then presented terms for an investigatory Royal Commission that the Rhodesians found unacceptable , Smith and his Cabinet declared independence . Calling this treasonous , the British colonial Governor Sir Humphrey Gibbs formally dismissed Smith and his government , but they ignored him and appointed an `` Officer Administering the Government '' to take his place . While no country recognised UDI , the Rhodesian High Court deemed the post-UDI government legal and de jure in 1968 . The Smith administration initially professed continued loyalty to Queen Elizabeth II , but abandoned this in 1970 when it declared a republic in an unsuccessful attempt to win foreign recognition . The Rhodesian Bush War , a guerrilla conflict between the government and two rival communist-backed black nationalist groups , began in earnest two years later , and after several attempts to end the war Smith agreed the Internal Settlement with non-militant nationalists in 1978 . Under these terms the country was reconstituted under black rule as Zimbabwe Rhodesia in June 1979 , but this new order was rejected by the guerrillas and the international community . The Bush War continued until Zimbabwe Rhodesia revoked UDI as part of the Lancaster House Agreement in December 1979 . Following a brief period of direct British rule , the country was granted internationally recognised independence under the name Zimbabwe in 1980 .",
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"text": "Chief Ministers in Malaysia In Malaysia , the Menteri Besar ( Jawi : منتري بسر ; literally `` First Minister '' ) is the head of government of each of nine states in Malaysia with hereditary rulers . For four states without a monarch , the title Chief Minister ( Ketua Menteri ) is used . The title ` Menteri Besar ' is usually untranslated in the English media in Malaysia , but is typically translated as ` Chief Minister ' by foreign media . According to protocol , all Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers are styled Yang Amat Berhormat ( abbreviated YAB ) , which means `` The Most Honourable '' . The nine hereditary rulers of the Malay states and the appointed governors of the other four states serve as constitutional and ceremonial heads of their states , with the state executive authority rests with the Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers . Following elections to the state legislative assembly , the Ruler or Governor usually invites the party ( or coalition ) with a majority of seats to form the state government . The Ruler or Governor appoints and swears in the Menteris Besar or Chief Ministers , whose executive council ( except Sabah and Sarawak which known as Cabinet ) are collectively responsible to the assembly . Based on the Westminster system , given that he retains the confidence of the assembly , the Menteri 's Besar or Chief Minister 's term can last for the length of the assembly 's life -- a maximum of five years . There are no limits to the number of terms that the Menteri Besar or Chief Minister can serve .",
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"text": "Malaysian order of precedence The Malaysian order of precedence is a nominal and symbolic hierarchy of important positions within the Government of Malaysia . It has no legal standing but is used to dictate ceremonial protocol at events of a federal or national nature . Malaysian Prime Minister 's Department issued a twenty-first Order of Precedence for Malaysia on 13 November 2014 .",
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"text": "Dirty Diana `` Dirty Diana '' is a song by American artist Michael Jackson . It is the ninth track on Jackson 's seventh studio album , Bad . The song was released by Epic Records on April 18 , 1988 as the fifth single from the album . It presents a harder rock sound similar to `` Beat It '' from Thriller and a guitar solo played by Steve Stevens . `` Dirty Diana '' was written and co-produced by Jackson , and produced by Quincy Jones . The songs lyrics pertain to groupies . `` Dirty Diana '' has a moderate tempo and is played in the key of G minor . `` Dirty Diana '' received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics , but was a commercial success worldwide in 1988 , charting at No. 1 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 . The song also charted within the top ten in multiple countries , including the United Kingdom , France , Italy , and New Zealand . `` Dirty Diana '' was the fifth and final Hot 100 number one single from Bad . In 2009 , after Jackson 's death in June , the song re-entered charts , mainly due to digital download sales . A music video for `` Dirty Diana '' was filmed in front of a live audience and released in 1988 .",
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"text": "Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson ( August 29 , 1958 -- June 25 , 2009 ) was an American singer , songwriter , record producer , dancer , actor , and philanthropist . Called the `` King of Pop '' , his contributions to music , dance , and fashion along with his publicized personal life made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades . The eighth child of the Jackson family , Michael made his professional debut in 1964 with his elder brothers Jackie , Tito , Jermaine , and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5 . He began his solo career in 1971 . In the early 1980s , Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music . His music videos , including those of `` Beat It '' , `` Billie Jean '' , and `` Thriller '' from his 1982 album Thriller , are credited with breaking racial barriers and transforming the medium into an art form and promotional tool . The popularity of these videos helped bring the television channel MTV to fame . Jackson 's 1987 album Bad spawned the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles `` I Just Ca n't Stop Loving You '' , `` Bad '' , `` The Way You Make Me Feel '' , `` Man in the Mirror '' , and `` Dirty Diana '' , becoming the first album to have five number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 . He continued to innovate with videos such as `` Black or White '' and `` Scream '' throughout the 1990s , and forged a reputation as a touring solo artist . Through stage and video performances , Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques , such as the robot and the moonwalk , to which he gave the name . His distinctive sound and style has influenced numerous artists of various music genres . Thriller is the best-selling album of all time , with estimated sales of 65 million copies worldwide . Jackson 's other albums , including Off the Wall ( 1979 ) , Bad ( 1987 ) , Dangerous ( 1991 ) , and HIStory ( 1995 ) , also rank among the world 's best-selling albums . He is recognized as the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time by Guinness World Records . Jackson is one of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice , and was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Dance Hall of Fame as the only dancer from pop and rock music . His other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records , 13 Grammy Awards , the Grammy Legend Award , the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award , 26 American Music Awards -- more than any other artist -- including the `` Artist of the Century '' and `` Artist of the 1980s '' , 13 number-one singles in the United States during his solo career -- more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era -- and estimated sales of over 350 million records worldwide . Jackson won hundreds of awards , making him the most awarded recording artist in the history of popular music . He became the first artist in history to have a top ten single in the Billboard Hot 100 in five different decades when `` Love Never Felt So Good '' reached number nine on May 21 , 2014 . Jackson traveled the world attending events honoring his humanitarianism , and , in 2000 , the Guinness World Records recognized him for supporting 39 charities , more than any other entertainer . Aspects of Jackson 's personal life , including his changing appearance , personal relationships , and behavior , generated controversy . In 1993 , he was accused of child sexual abuse , but the civil case was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount and no formal charges were brought . In 2005 , he was tried and acquitted of further child sexual abuse allegations and several other charges after the jury found him not guilty on all counts . While preparing for his comeback concert series , This Is It , Jackson died of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication on June 25 , 2009 , after suffering from cardiac arrest . The Los Angeles County Coroner ruled his death a homicide , and his personal physician , Conrad Murray , was convicted of involuntary manslaughter . Jackson 's death triggered a global outpouring of grief , and a live broadcast of his public memorial service was viewed around the world . Forbes ranks Jackson the top-earning dead celebrity , with earnings of $ 825 million in 2016 , the highest yearly amount ever recorded by the publication .",
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"text": "I'm Too Sexy `` I 'm Too Sexy '' is the debut song by British group Right Said Fred . The single peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart . Outside the United Kingdom , `` I 'm Too Sexy '' topped the charts in six countries , including Australia , Ireland , and the United States . The single equalled the record for the most weeks at number two on the UK Singles Chart without ever topping the chart , staying at number two for six weeks in a row while held back by Bryan Adams ' '' ( Everything I Do ) I Do It for You '' ( this equalled the previous record set by Father Abraham 's 1978 hit `` The Smurf Song '' ) . `` I 'm Too Sexy '' was the act 's first of several hits , particularly in the United Kingdom . They went on to have a number one single on the UK Singles Chart with `` Deeply Dippy '' in April 1992 . In April 2008 , the song was rated No. 49 on `` The 50 Worst Songs Ever ! Watch , Listen and Cringe ! '' by Blender . In 2007 , the song was voted No. 80 on VH1 's 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s . In 2011 , it was voted No. 2 on VH1 's 40 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the 90s .",
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"text": "Exotica Exotica is a musical genre , named after the 1957 Martin Denny album of the same title , popular during the 1950s to mid-1960s , typically with suburban Americans who came of age during World War II . The musical colloquialism exotica means tropical ersatz good , the non-native , pseudo experience of insular Oceania , Southeast Asia , Hawaii , the Amazon basin , the Andes and tribal Africa . Denny described the musical style as `` a combination of the South Pacific and the Orient ... what a lot of people imagined the islands to be like ... it 's pure fantasy though . '' While the South Seas forms the core region , exotica reflects the `` musical impressions '' of every place from standard travel destinations to the mythical `` shangri-las '' dreamt of by armchair safari-ers .",
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"text": "Don't Cry for Me Argentina `` Do n't Cry for Me Argentina '' is a song recorded by Julie Covington for the 1976 concept album , Evita , and was later included in the 1978 musical of the same name . The song was written and composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice while they were researching the life of Argentinian leader Eva Perón . It appeared at the opening and near the end of the show , initially as the spirit of the dead Eva exhorting the people of Argentina not to mourn her , and finally during Eva 's speech from the balcony of Casa Rosada . Covington was signed by the songwriters for the track , based on her previous work in musicals . The Evita album had taken 3 -- 4 months to record , since Rice was not satisfied with the intensity of the initial recordings . It had a number of different titles before `` Do n't Cry for Me Argentina '' was decided as the final one . The song shares its melody with `` Oh What a Circus '' from the same show and lyrically consists of platitudes where Eva tries to win the favour of the people of Argentina . It was released in the United Kingdom on 12 November 1976 as the first single from the album , accompanied by national and trade advertising , full-colour posters , display sleeves as well as radio interviews . The song reached number-one on the UK Singles Chart and earned a gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry ( BPI ) , with over a million copies sold . It also reached the top of the charts in Australia , Belgium , Ireland , New Zealand and the Netherlands . `` Do n't Cry for Me Argentina '' was critically appreciated , with Rice and Lloyd Webber winning the 1977 Ivor Novello award in the category of Best Song Musically and Lyrically . When Evita moved to a London theatre , Covington -- who had become disenchanted with the whole project -- refused to reprise the part of Eva and the role went to Elaine Paige . `` Do n't Cry for Me Argentina '' has been covered by multiple artists , including The Carpenters , Olivia Newton-John , Sinéad O'Connor as well as the TV series Glee actors Lea Michele and Chris Colfer . In 1996 , American singer Madonna starred in the film adaptation of the musical in the title role . Her version of `` Do n't Cry for Me Argentina '' was released as the second single from the film soundtrack on 4 February 1997 . A separate version called the `` Miami Mix '' , which included re-recorded vocals in English and Spanish and an Argentinean bandoneon in the song 's intro , was promoted to radio . Madonna 's vocals received positive critical response and the song went on to reach the top of the charts across Europe , Spain and the remix reached number-one on US Dance Club Songs charts . The song also reached the top-ten of the charts a number of nations , including the US Billboard Hot 100 chart , and received gold certifications from five of them .",
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"text": "Hotel Cabana Hotel Cabana is the debut studio album by British record producer Shahid `` Naughty Boy '' Khan , released from 23 August 2013 through Naughty Boy Recordings and Virgin EMI . Khan set up his Naughty Boy Productions record and production company . He would find his break by producing Chipmunk 's 2009 top-ten single `` Diamond Rings '' , featuring a then unknown Emeli Sandé . Naughty Boy released his own debut single as a signed artist in 2010 . `` Never Be Your Woman '' samples White Town 's 1997 number-one single `` Your Woman '' and featured British grime artist Wiley and Sandé on the chorus ; it reached the top ten in the UK and is included as a bonus track on Hotel Cabana . The collaboration marked the start of a partnership between Naughty Boy and Sandé which is seen throughout Hotel Cabana and Sandé 's debut set , Our Version of Events ( 2012 ) . Hotel Cabana is R&B , soul , garage , pop and hip hop music productions record , with influences from orchestral and Bollywood music . Naughty Boy describes it as an `` audio-visual experience '' and a concept album based on a luxury hotel where musicians come to perform . Hotel Cabana reunites Naughty Boy with Sandé on eight collaborations , as well as features from other British artists such George the Poet , Sam Smith , Bastille , Tinie Tempah , Ella Eyre , Gabrielle , Wretch 32 , Mic Righteous , Maiday , Chasing Grace , Ed Sheeran , and American rapper Wiz Khalifa , who appears on the album 's fourth single overall , `` Think About It '' , with Eyre . Ava Stokes , Tanika , Thabo and RØMANS make additional appearances on the US version of the album which was released by Virgin Records on 6 May 2014 . Prior to release , Hotel Cabana was promoted with several video trailers which included the collaborating artists arriving at the fictional hotel . It was also preceded by the release of three singles , including the two top-ten Sandé collaborations : `` Wonder '' and `` Lifted '' , as well as the UK Singles Chart-topper `` La La La '' ( featuring Sam Smith ) . Upon release , the album received generally favourable reviews from music critics , who praised the production , but with some criticism towards the concept , execution and some collaborations . Hotel Cabana made its chart debuts at number two in the UK , number five in Scotland and twenty-five in Ireland .",
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"text": "Mexican pop music Mexican pop is a music genre produced in Mexico , particularly intended for teenagers and young adults . Mexico is the country that exports the most entertainment in Spanish language . Mexican pop was limited to Latin America until the mid-1990s , when an interest towards this type of music increased after Luis Miguel 's , Lynda Thomas ' , Selena 's , Thalía 's , Gloria Trevi 's and Paulina Rubio 's debuts before the mainstream USA audience . During the 1960s and 1970s most of the pop music produced in Mexico consisted on Spanish-language versions of English-language rock-and-roll hits . Singers and musical groups like Angélica María , Johnny Laboriel , Alberto Vázquez , Enrique Guzmán or Los Teen Tops performed cover versions of songs by Elvis Presley , Paul Anka , Nancy Sinatra and others .",
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"text": "Dirty Hits Dirty Hits is the first greatest hits compilation album by British rock band Primal Scream . It was released on 3 November 2003 . Early limited versions came in a card sleeve with a bonus disc of remixes ; most had previously appeared as b-sides . The album is generally made up of chronologically listed singles , except `` Long Life '' , `` Shoot Speed/Kill Light '' `` Deep Hit of Morning Sun '' ; all were album tracks . The album summarizes the band 's material from 1990 to 2003 . The rare C86 single `` Velocity Girl '' is not included , neither is anything from Sonic Flower Groove or their self-titled 1989 album .",
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"text": "The Witch (album) The Witch is the second album by Ambar , and collaboration between actress and singer María Conchita Alonso and Italo -- Venezuelan producer Rudy La Scala . It was released in 1980 and was their second and final collaboration . Like its predecessor , the album Love Maniac , it was recorded in English . However , trends were already starting to change and the popularity of disco from the 1970s was ending , so this album is less dance-oriented and it leans more towards rock . Alonso reinvented her image for this release , dressing as a gypsy for promotional appearances . That imagery , together with the album title and her reputation for wildness in the media fueled rumors about her being a Satan worshipper in the tabloids . The title track was used as the promotional single for the album but did n't match the success of the album . However , it was a moderate hit in Venezuela and paved the way for Maria Conchita 's solo debut `` Dangerous Rhythm '' . La Scala went on to become a solo artist in the mid 1980s . Besides the title track , the album includes five other songs where Alonso sings the lead vocals ( `` Lonely Is The World '' , `` Mr. Renny '' , `` I 'm OK '' , `` Do You Love ? '' and `` Look Up '' ) and a duet with Rudy La Scala ( `` Forever Darling '' ) . La Scala sings the lead vocal on `` Tati 's Song '' . The album also includes an instrumental song , `` End Of A Dream '' . The album has only been released on 12 '' vinyl and cassette , and is currently out of print .",
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"text": "Diana Vickers discography The discography of Diana Vickers , a British singer-songwriter , consists of two studio albums , one extended play , and seven singles . Vickers debuted in 2008 as a contestant on the The X Factor , a British television music competition . Her fourth-place finish brought Vickers to the attention of RCA Records , which signed her in 2009 . Vickers released her debut studio album Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree in May 2010 . The album reached number one on the United Kingdom albums chart and the top ten of the Irish and Scottish album charts . In August 2010 , it was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry ( BPI ) . Two singles were released from the album : `` Once '' and `` The Boy Who Murdered Love '' , with `` Once '' peaking at number one in the UK . `` My Wicked Heart '' , a non-album song , followed in late 2010 . In July 2011 , Vickers parted ways with RCA Records citing `` musical differences '' in the direction for the second album as the reason behind the mutual split . In February 2013 , it was revealed that Vickers had signed a worldwide record deal with So Recordings . On 9 April 2013 , it was confirmed that the lead single to Vickers ' second album is titled `` Cinderella '' , with a preview snippet being made available on iTunes . `` Cinderella '' was released to digital retailers on 21 July 2013 in the UK . Vickers ' second album titled , Music to Make Boys Cry followed on 15 September 2013 in the UK and Ireland along with the title track serving as the album 's second single . The album charted at number thirty-seven on the UK Albums Chart and number nine on the UK Indie Chart on 22 September 2013 . It also broke into the Top 20 of the Irish Independent Albums Chart peaking at number nineteen .",
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"text": "I Want You (Thalía song) `` I Want You '' / `` Me Pones Sexy '' is the first single from the Mexican Latin pop singer Thalía 's 2003 crossover studio album Thalía . The track features American rapper Fat Joe and is notable for its sample of Brenda Russell 's song `` A Little Bit Of Love '' . The song peaked at number twenty two in the U.S. charts . Both songs were written by Cory Rooney , Davy Deluge , Gregory Bruno , Fat Joe , Thalía , and Brenda Russell , and produced by Cory Rooney and Davy Deluge . It seems to sample some of Still Not a Player by Big Pun . This single is her first fully promoted in English language single . It opened new markets for Thalia , as Japan and Australia .",
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"text": "Anastacia discography The discography of Anastacia , an American singer-songwriter , consists of six studio albums , twenty two singles , twenty three music videos , and two DVDs . She released her debut album , Not That Kind on June 13 , 2000 . The album reached the top ten in eight countries in Europe and Asia . It went four times platinum in Europe and triple platinum in Australia ; her debut single `` I 'm Outta Love '' was a global smash hit in 1999 topping the charts in Belgium , Australia and New Zealand , peaking at number two in France , Switzerland , Italy and Ireland as well as also reaching number six both in Germany . The second single `` Not That Kind '' reached number 11 in the UK and became a Top 10 hit in Italy . It also entered the Top 20 in Switzerland and France . `` Cowboys & Kisses '' was released as the third single off the album , charting in the top forty in some European countries . As the last promotional only single , `` Made for Lovin ' You '' charted in the UK at number twenty-seven and in France at number seventy-two . Her second album Freak of Nature released in 2001 , achieved successful sales in the U.K. where it went triple platinum as well as being a hit throughout continental Europe , however unlike her debut it did not match the same level of international success . The first single released was `` Paid My Dues '' . The song became an overall hit , in 2001 , peaking in Denmark , Italy , Norway , and Switzerland , and reaching the top ten in several other mainland European countries . The second single , released in 2002 , `` One Day in Your Life '' , reached number eleven in the UK and the top ten in many European countries . The next single `` Why 'd You Lie to Me '' reached the top thirty in the UK . `` You 'll Never Be Alone '' , the fourth single , reached number twenty-eight on the Adult Contemporary chart in the U.S. Anastacia quickly became her most successful album to date , giving her a third consecutive triple platinum album in the U.K. and reaching the top of national charts of Ireland , the Netherlands , Australia , Greece , Germany and other countries . Unlike her first two albums , which were released in her homeland of America , Anastacia was not , despite being scheduled for release on three occasions . The first single , released in March , was `` Left Outside Alone '' , which saw a change in direction for Anastacia . It was one of the biggest songs in Europe of 2004 , reaching number one Austria , Italy , Spain , Switzerland and number two in Denmark , Germany , Ireland , the Netherlands , Norway and number three in the United Kingdom and Hungary . Overall the song remained at No. 1 on the European Billboards for 15 weeks . The song also peaked in the Australian charts where it went on to become the countries ' second biggest selling single of 2004 . Anastacia released three further internationally successful singles ; `` Sick and Tired '' ( which gave her another number one in Spain and another UK top five single ) , `` Welcome to My Truth '' ( her best-selling hit in Spain ) , and the ballad `` Heavy on My Heart '' proceeds from the sale of which went towards her Anastacia Fund ( a charitable organization providing research funding for breast cancer ) . On July 24 , Anastacia announced that her fourth studio album Heavy Rotation would be released October 27 , 2008 in Europe and Asia ( and elsewhere in 2009 ) . Her fourth studio album proved to be less successful than her previous ones ; her singles failed to reach the top 40 in her most commercially successful country ( UK ) . The album 's first single , called `` I Can Feel You '' , began playing in some radio markets on August 25 , 2008 . The second single from Heavy Rotation was `` Absolutely Positively '' , later served as a promotional single only . The third official single from the album had been confirmed as `` Defeated '' and was released as a promotional single only in Europe without a music video . It 's a Man 's World , a collection of her covers by rock male artists was released on November 9 , 2012 . Anastacia confirmed via her Twitter account that she was currently writing songs for producers , John Fields and Steve Diamond and also , recording her sixth studio album which will return to her own chosen `` sprock '' sound . The album , entitled Resurrection , is to be released in May 2014 with the lead single `` Stupid Little Things '' was released on April 4 and was met with overwhelmingly positive reaction from music critics with MTV 's Brad Stern including it in the 5 Must-Hear Pop Songs of the Week ! stating that it was ` return to form ' from the ` pop princess and proof that Anastacia 's a true survivor ' , after her second battle with breast cancer .",
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"text": "Diana Navarro Diana Navarro Ocaña ( Málaga , 21 April 1977 ) , better known as Diana Navarro , is a Spanish singer . She rose to fame in 2005 with the single `` Sola '' from her first album No te olvides de mí . She was nominated for a Latin Grammy as Best New Artist in 2005 . Her songs usually mix genres like copla and flamenco with different rhythms like Arabic or classical music .",
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"text": "Dirty Harry (song) This article is about the song by Gorillaz . `` Dirty Harry '' is also the name of a song by Adam and the Ants . `` Dirty Harry '' is a song from British alternative rock virtual band band Gorillaz ' second studio album Demon Days , released as the third single from the album on 21 November 2005 .",
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"text": "Diamá discography Diamá 's ( Claudia D'Addio ) discography starts 2006 with an unofficial Single `` You ca n't stop me/Identit à '' , recorded when she was part of the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 entry for Switzerland Six4One . Both songs were never part of an album but became part of the Six4One album . The single was physically released in Switzerland only through Phonag . Digitally it was released worldwide by Chips Records ( Germany ) . At the time she was signed with Jupiter Records , record label of notorious German composer and producer Ralph Siegel . Due to different views about her career both sides did not dispose picking up the option for an album . Everything was resolved in collegial manners . After this experience she and her songwriter and longtime friend Jiameé started working on new material , but Diamá felt not ready to start an own career and wanted to discover what kind of artist she is on her own . 2007 she collaborated on many projects with DJs and worked on improving her vocal skills . 2008 she started discovering the music set in her Italian roots . Infatuated by Mediterranean sounds and instruments , today 's heavy hip-hop beats or electronic elements and inspired by Italian divas such as Sophia Loren , Anna Magnani , Gina Lollobrigida or Giulietta Masina she started understanding what moves her as an artist . Her Italian hometown Caserta and her favorite city Naples both located in the Campania region of Italy furnished most of the inspiration for her debut album set to be released in 2014 . Powerful images of strong Italian women inspired the look of her first album . Two young and talented photographers based in Switzerland Shpend Salihu and Basil Stücheli translated her vision into art . The album has a sad undertone due to the fact that she lost her childhood friend in a tragic accident in 2009 . Her whole album is dedicated first of all to his memory .",
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"text": "Perfidia `` Perfidia '' ( Spanish for `` perfidy '' , as in faithlessness , treachery or betrayal ) is a song written by Alberto Domínguez ( 1911 -- 1975 ) , a Mexican composer and arranger born in the state of Chiapas , about love and betrayal . Aside from the original Spanish , other renditions exist , including English and instrumental versions . The English lyrics are by Milton Leeds . The song was published in 1939 and became a hit for Xavier Cugat in 1940 . Desi Arnaz sings the Spanish version in the 1941 film Father takes a Wife which starred Gloria Swanson . This version was used by director Wong Kar-wai in his films Days of Being Wild , In the Mood for Love , and 2046 . `` Perfidia '' has been recorded by many artists , including Laurel Aitken , John Altman , Dave Apollon , Andrea Bocelli , Wilbert Alonzo Cabrera , Ray Conniff , Café Tacuba , Chico Che , Nat King Cole , Xavier Cugat , Issac Delgado , Phyllis Dillon , Freddy Fender , Ibrahim Ferrer , Frank Galan , Irvys Juarez & Rhonda Rosales , Ben E. King , Dorothy Lamour , James Last , Julie London , Trini Lopez , Los Panchos , Los Rabanes , Los Tres Caballeros and Javier Solís ( in Spanish ) , Luis Miguel , Glenn Miller , Olivia Molina , Hugo Montenegro , Sara Montiel , Nana Mouskouri , Duke Pachanga , Charlie Parker , María Dolores Pradera ( in Spanish ) , Perez Prado , Bud Roman and the Toppers , Linda Ronstadt ( in Spanish and English ) , Alfredo Sadel , the Four Aces , the Shadows with and without Cliff Richard , the Ventures , Mel Tormé , René Touzet , King Tubby , Olavi Virta , Lawrence Welk , and many others . An English arrangement of `` Perfidia '' was also the founding song of the Princeton Nassoons , Princeton University 's oldest a cappella group .",
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"text": "Mozambique (song) `` Mozambique '' is a song written by Bob Dylan and Jacques Levy that was originally released on Dylan 's 1976 album Desire . It was also released as a single and reached # 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 . At the time of the song 's release , the titular country of Mozambique had just emerged from a ten-year insurgency war against Portugal which led to Mozambique 's independence . As a result , some left wing supporters wanted to see the song as lending support to the newly independent country . However , the lyrics of the song do n't support such an interpretation , being slight and treating the country as merely a place for a romantic getaway in the sun , apart from a fleeting reference to `` people living free '' . This angered some of Dylan 's fans . Music critic Paul Williams suggests that `` Mozambique '' may have had its genesis in Dylan 's desire to write a song about Marseilles . The melody received more praise than the lyrics . Robert Shelton describes the tune as `` playful . '' Authors Oliver Trager and John Nogowski both describe the melody as `` great '' and particularly praise the violin playing of Scarlet Rivera . Author Oliver Trager describes `` Mozambique '' as `` a light love song with lighter political overtones . '' Allmusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine calls it `` effervescent '' and `` Dylan at his breeziest . '' Paul Williams considers `` Mozambique '' to be one of several songs on Desire with `` wonderful , inventive , pleasure-giving '' music which nonetheless fails to reach the intensity and unity of the other songs because the lyrics are `` a little too vague , too clever '' and `` too distanced . '' Dylan biographer Clinton Heylin considers the song to be a `` ditty dredged up from the bottom of the barrel , '' `` ghastly '' and `` the weakest song on Desire . '' `` Mozambique '' was also released as a single as a follow up to the Top 40 hit `` Hurricane '' and it reached # 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 . Heylin suggests that Dylan may have released it as a single over songs fans might have preferred -- particularly `` Sara '' -- to spite fans who criticized the song for its slight lyrics trivializing the conflict in Mozambique . The song also appeared on the compilation album Masterpieces . A live performance was included in the television special Hard Rain but not on the associated album .",
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"text": "Dirty Dancer `` Dirty Dancer '' is a song by Spanish recording artist Enrique Iglesias and American recording artist Usher , recorded for Iglesias ' sixth studio album , Euphoria , and included on Usher 's EP Versus . A remix of the song , which features American rapper Lil Wayne and American singer Nayer , was released on 9 May 2011 by Universal Music Group as the sixth single from Euphoria . Written by the two singers with Evan Bogart , Erika Nuri and David Quiñones and producer RedOne , `` Dirty Dancer '' is a dance-pop song with rave music influences . The album version of `` Dirty Dancer '' appeared on the UK Singles Chart , the Dutch Single Top 100 and the Slovakian Radio Top 100 Oficiálna , while the single version entered the Australian Singles Chart , the New Zealand Singles Chart and the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 . An Ethan Lader-directed music video for `` Dirty Dancer '' has the three artists watching holographic dancers in nightclubs.The single has already been certified Gold in Australia and USA . The song was covered by the Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation as part of their weekly radio covers in promotion for their upcoming event , Elements and was included on their April 2013 cover album The Q-Music Sessions .",
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"text": "Impossible Princess Impossible Princess ( retitled Kylie Minogue in the UK and Europe for a temporary period , following the death of Princess Diana ) is the sixth studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue , released on 22 October 1997 , by Sony BMG and Deconstruction in Japan . Minogue had co-written all the songs on the album , with additional credits in production and composition ; the album was also assisted by Dave Ball , Ingo Vauk , Brothers in Rhythm , Manic Street Preachers and Rob Dougan , among others . Musically , the album was inspired by the techno and brit-pop revolution during the late 1990s , and incorporates musical elements of trip-hop , dance music , rock , and electronica . Lyrically , it focuses on Minogue 's relationships , self-discovery , and a variety of emotions . Impossible Princess received a polarized response from music critics . American and Australian critics noted Minogue 's involvement in the production , whilst the sound and experimentation were commended . Conversely , British press criticized these points . Additionally , the records attracted controversy by the public , which was ambivalent towards Minogue 's sonic and visual development . Commercially , the album reached the top 10 in Australia , Scotland and the United Kingdom , but was certified Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association ( ARIA ) for physical shipments of 70,000 units . The lack of commercial success prompted further tabloid exploitation of Minogue and the album , with formal comments added by the producers and management of Deconstruction . Five singles were released off the album : `` Some Kind of Bliss '' , `` Did It Again '' , `` Breathe '' , and `` Cowboy Style '' , all of which experienced moderate success . The fifth single , `` Too Far '' , was distributed in the US and UK to promote the album . After a promotional tour in 1997 , Minogue went on her Intimate and Live tour in Australia and the UK the following year , which was a commercial and critical success . Since the album 's release , it has been recognized by publications as one of Minogue 's key `` re-inventions '' . In retrospect , Minogue labelled the Impossible Princess period as the lowest point of her career .",
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"text": "Ruslana Ruslana Stepanivna Lyzhychko ( Руслана Степанівна Лижичко , Ruslana Lyžyčko ; born 24 May 1973 ) , known mononymously as Ruslana , is a World Music Award and Eurovision Song Contest winning artist , holding the title of People 's Artist of Ukraine . She is also a former MP serving as deputy in the Ukrainian parliament ( Verkhovna Rada ) for the Our Ukraine Party . Ruslana was the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in Ukraine in 2004-2005 . She is recognized as the most successful Ukrainian female solo artist internationally and was included in the top 10 most influential women of 2013 by the Forbes magazine . The U.S. Secretary of State honored her with the International Women of Courage Award in March 2014 . She has been named an honorary citizen of her hometown L'viv and was nominated to receive the title Hero of Ukraine . She is a singer , songwriter , producer , musical conductor , multi-instrumentalist , dancer , voice actress and social activist . She writes , composes and produces her own songs and music videos . Since 28 December 1995 she has been married to Oleksandr Ksenofontov , a Ukrainian record producer . Together they have run the company Luxen Studio since 1993 , producing radio and film trailers . Ruslana was the first artist from the former Soviet Union to officially receive a platinum disc , her Dyki tantsi album selling more than 170,000 copies in the first 100 days after its release . This album is the best selling Ukrainian album to date , together with its English version , more than 500,000 copies being sold solely in Ukraine . She won the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest with the song `` Wild Dances '' receiving 280 points , which at that time was a record of points . Following her victory , she rose to fame in Europe and became one of the biggest pop stars from the Eastern part of the continent . Her winning song `` Wild Dances '' dominated the European charts for 97 weeks peaking at number one in Belgium for 10 consecutive weeks . Her Eurovision winning song was included on the official compilation album called The Very Best of Eurovision celebrating the 60th anniversary of the contest . Her repertoire includes songs performed mainly in Ukrainian and English , but she also recorded cover versions in Spanish and Latin languages .",
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"text": "Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree is the debut studio album by English singer and songwriter Diana Vickers . Originally set for a November 2009 release , the album was postponed due to Vickers ' leading role in the West End play The Rise and Fall of Little Voice , and it was finally released on 3 May 2010 in the United Kingdom . Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree debuted atop the UK Albums Chart , selling 35,951 copies in its first week of release . In August 2010 , the album was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry ( BPI ) . `` Once '' was released on 19 April 2010 as the lead single from the album , peaking at number one on the UK Singles Chart .",
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"text": "Buddhism Buddhism ( -LSB- pronˈbʊdɪzəm -RSB- or -LSB- ˈbuːdɪzəm -RSB- ) is an Indian religion and dharma that encompasses a variety of traditions , beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to the Buddha . Buddhism originated in Ancient India sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE , from where it spread through much of Asia , whereafter it declined in India during the middle ages . Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars : Theravada ( Pali : `` The School of the Elders '' ) and Mahayana ( Sanskrit : `` The Great Vehicle '' ) . Buddhism is the world 's fourth-largest religion , with over 500 million followers or 7 % of the global population , known as Buddhists . Buddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation , the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures , and especially their respective practices . Practices of Buddhism include taking refuge in the Buddha , the Dharma and the Sangha , study of scriptures , observance of moral precepts , renunciation of craving and attachment , the practice of meditation ( including calm and insight ) , the cultivation of wisdom , loving-kindness and compassion , the Mahayana practice of bodhicitta and the Vajrayana practices of generation stage and completion stage . In Theravada the ultimate goal is the cessation of the kleshas and the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana , achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path ( also known as the Middle Way ) , thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth . Theravada has a widespread following in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia . Mahayana , which includes the traditions of Pure Land , Zen , Nichiren Buddhism , Shingon and Tiantai ( Tendai ) , is found throughout East Asia . Rather than Nirvana , Mahayana instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva path , a state wherein one remains in the cycle of rebirth to help other beings reach awakening . Vajrayana , a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas , may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana . Tibetan Buddhism , which preserves the Vajrayana teachings of eighth century India , is practiced in regions surrounding the Himalayas , Mongolia and Kalmykia . Tibetan Buddhism aspires to Buddhahood or rainbow body .",
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"text": "Sautrāntika The Sautrāntika were an early Buddhist school generally believed to be descended from the Sthavira nikāya by way of their immediate parent school , the Sarvāstivādins . Their name means literally `` those who rely upon the sutras '' , and indicated their rejection of the Abhidharma texts of other early Buddhist schools .",
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"text": "Bhava The Sanskrit word `` bhāva '' means `` emotion , sentiment , state of body or mind , disposition '' , while `` bhava '' means `` being , worldly existence , becoming , birth , be , production , origin '' . The former term is rooted in latter , and in some context also means `` becoming , being , existing , occurring , appearance '' while connoting the condition thereof . In Buddhism , bhava denotes the continuity of becoming ( reincarnating ) in one of the realms of existence , in the samsaric context of rebirth , life and the maturation arising therefrom . It is the tenth of the Twelve Nidanas , in its Pratītyasamutpāda doctrine .",
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"text": "Nikaya Buddhism The term Nikāya Buddhism was coined by Dr. Masatoshi Nagatomi , as a non-derogatory substitute for Hinayana , meaning the early Buddhist schools . Examples of these groups are pre-sectarian Buddhism and the early Buddhist schools . Some scholars exclude pre-sectarian Buddhism when using the term . The term Theravada refers to Buddhist practices based on these early teachings , as preserved in the Pali Canon .",
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"text": "Dhyāna in Buddhism Dhyāna ( Sanskrit ) or Jhāna ( Pali ) , commonly translated as meditation , is a state of no mind . It is used in Buddhism , Hinduism and Jainism . In Buddhism , it is a series of cultivated states of mind , which lead to `` state of perfect equanimity and awareness ( upekkhii-sati-piirisuddhl ) . '' Dhyana may have been the core practice of pre-sectarian Buddhism , but became appended with other forms of meditation throughout its development .",
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"text": "Theravada Theravāda ( Pali , literally `` school of the elder monks '' ) is a branch of Buddhism that uses the Buddha 's teaching preserved in the Pāli Canon as its doctrinal core . The Pali canon is the only complete Buddhist canon which survives in a classical Indic Language , Pali , which serves as the sacred language and lingua franca of Theravada Buddhism . Another feature of Theravada is that it tends to be very conservative about matters of doctrine and monastic discipline . As a distinct sect , Theravada Buddhism developed in Sri Lanka and spread to the rest of Southeast Asia . Theravada also includes a rich diversity of traditions and practices that have developed over its long history of interactions with varying cultures and religious communities . It is the dominant form of religion in Cambodia , Laos , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , and Thailand , and is practiced by minority groups in Bangladesh , China , Nepal , and Vietnam . In addition , the diaspora of all of these groups as well as converts around the world practice Theravāda Buddhism . Contemporary expressions include Buddhist modernism , the Vipassana movement and the Thai Forest Tradition .",
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"docid": "86216c87dab3b74fb7499cd9a880381f",
"text": "Lineage (Buddhism) A lineage in Buddhism is a line of transmission of the Buddhist teaching that is `` theoretically traced back to the Buddha himself . '' The acknowledgement of the transmission can be oral , or certified in documents . Several branches of Buddhism , including Chan ( including Zen and Seon ) and Tibetan Buddhism maintain records of their historical teachers . These records serve as a validation for the living exponents of the tradition . The historical authenticity of Buddhist lineage is questionable . Stephen Batchelor has claimed , speaking about specifically Japanese Zen lineage , `` the historicity of this `` lineage '' simply does not withstand critical scrutiny . '' Erik Storlie has noted that transmission `` is simply false on historical grounds . '' Edward Conze said `` much of the traditions about the early history of Chan are the inventions of a later age . ''",
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"text": "Dhammakaya Dhammakāya is a Pāli term which means `` body of dharma '' , `` body of truth '' or the `` body of enlightenment '' . It can refer to : Dhammakāya , in Theravāda Buddhism , a figurative term meaning the sum of the Buddha 's teachings Dhammakaya Movement , Thai Buddhist tradition , mostly known through Wat Phra Dhammakaya Dhammakaya Movement UK , specific lineage of Thai Buddhism in Britain Dhammakaya meditation , a Buddhist meditation technique Dhammakaya Media Channel , Buddhist television channel owned by Wat Phra Dhammakaya th : ธรรมกาย",
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"text": "Nekkhamma Nekkhamma ( Sanskrit : नैष्काम्य ) is a Pali word generally translated as `` renunciation '' or `` the pleasure of renunciation '' while also conveying more specifically `` giving up the world and leading a holy life '' or `` freedom from lust , craving and desires . '' In Buddhism 's Noble Eightfold Path , nekkhamma is the first practice associated with `` Right Intention . '' In the Theravada list of ten perfections , nekkhamma is the third practice of `` perfection . '' It involves non-attachment ( detachment ) .",
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"text": "Vajracharya A bajracharya or vajracharya ( lit . `` vajra carrier '' ) is a Vajrayana Buddhist priest among the Newar communities of Nepal and a Revered Teacher who is highly attained in Vajrayana practices and rituals . Vajracharya means `` vajra carrier '' . They are also commonly called guru-ju or gu-bhaju ( a short form for guru bhaju ) which are Nepali terms related to the Sanskrit term guru , and translate as `` teacher '' or `` priest '' . The bajracharya is the highest ranking of the Newar castes that are born Buddhist . The emergence of vajracharya institution is ascribed to the decline of celibate Buddhist monks in about 13th century , and the emergence of Vajrayana . To become a professional Guruju , a person of the bajracharya caste must go through a number of rituals . The bajracharya boy goes through a ritualistic process of initiation known as bajravishekha , including shaving off the head as the buddha and asking for alms , at a minimum of seven houses a day in different places , in the tradition of monks since the time of Gautama Buddha . Sometimes tantric Newar Buddhism and Esoteric Buddhism is referred to as `` Vajracharya Buddhism '' . The writers of Rebuilding Buddhism : The Theravada Movement in Twentieth-century Nepal explore the unusual relationship of the vajracharyas and their assistant shakyas with Buddhist monasticism : Unlike Vajracharyas , Shakya men may not be priests for others , but together with Vajracharya men they are the members of the traditional Newar Buddhist monasteries , known honorifically as vihara and colloquially as baha or bahi . In so far as Shakya and Vajracharya men filled their roles in the monastery , they were monks . In effect , they were married , part-time monks . Many of the modern Buddhist scholars in Nepal belong to the vajracharya tradition .",
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"text": "Śrāvakayāna Śrāvakayāna is one of the three yānas known to Indian Buddhism . It translates literally as the `` vehicle of listeners -LSB- i.e. disciples -RSB- '' . Historically it was the most common term used by Mahāyāna Buddhist texts to describe one hypothetical path to enlightenment . Śrāvakayāna is the path that meets the goals of an Arhat -- an individual who achieves liberation as a result of listening to the teachings ( or lineage ) of a Samyaksaṃbuddha .",
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"text": "Khenpo Sodargye Khenpo Sodargye ( Tibetan ： མཁན པ བས ད དར ར ས ； Chinese : 索达吉堪布 ) was born in the eastern region of Tibet known as Kham in 1962 , and was ordained in 1985 at the renowned Larung Buddhist Institute , the largest Buddhist academy of its kind in the world. , also in present-day Sichuan province of the PRC . He trained closely with Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche , who was himself one of the great luminaries of his generation . Khenpo Sodargye studied the traditional course of philosophical treatises and also received the entire corpus of Tibetan esoteric Buddhist transmissions . ( These teachings include the five principle treatises on Madhyamaka , Prajnaparamita , Abhidharma , Vinaya , and Buddhist Logic , as well as the Great Perfection , Kalachakra , and Mipham Rinpoche 's Guhyagarbha Tantra and Longchenpa 's Seven Treasuries and Trilogy of Finding Comfort and Ease . ) He was eventually placed in charge of the Institute where he became one of the principal teachers . He also served as Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche 's main translator for Chinese disciples and was assigned by Rinpoche to teach them . Khenpo Sodargye has become one of the most eminent contemporary Buddhist masters . As a Tibetan lama , a Buddhist scholar and teacher , a prolific translator into Chinese , and a modern Buddhist thinker , he is renowned across Asia and the west for his interest in the integration of traditional Buddhist teachings with global issues and modern life . He has lectured extensively across China and other parts of Asia , Oceania , Europe as well as Africa and North America . He has recently given lectures at a number of prestigious Universities including Peking University , Tsinghua , Harvard , Columbia , Yale , Princeton , Stanford , Oxford , Cambridge , University of Toronto , McGill University , University of Auckland , Melbourne University , University of Tokyo , Waseda University , National University of Singapore , National Taiwan University , University of Hong Kong and University of Göttingen . Khenpo often says , `` I do n't know how long I can live , but even if there were only one listener , I would exert myself to benefit him with Dharma till my last breath . '' Recent Publications : Living through Suffering , To Do Is to Gain , Cruelty Is Youth , The Cutter-A Commentary on the Diamond Sutra , Always Present ( available in English ) , Everything You Wish , What Makes You So Busy ? , Letting Go , Everything ? , Leaving behind , the Whole World ?",
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"text": "Dhamma Practitioner A Dhamma Practitioner is a name that is used to describe those who practice the teachings of the Buddha . It is used as an alternative to the widely used but vaguely defined term Buddhist . Dhamma practitioner is seen by many as a more accurate description for those who practice the Buddha 's teachings , and more fitting with classification schemes given in the Pali Canon . In contrast , the terms Buddhist and Buddhism are relatively recent inventions that some see as a Westernized framing of the teachings of the Buddha in terms fitting for religions such as Christianity , and not words that have an equivalent in the teachings of the Buddha . In the earliest sources , the Buddha himself referred to his teaching as the `` Dhamma and Discipline proclaimed by the Tathagata '' . Due to these reasons and the fact that the Buddha 's teachings are strongly rooted in practical application , the term Dhamma Practitioner has been used by many teachers as a description of those on the Buddha 's path .",
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"text": "Sixteen Arhats The Sixteen Arhats ( Japanese : 十六羅漢 , Juroku Rakan ; Tibetan : གནས བར ན བཅ ད ག , `` Neten Chudrug '' ) are a group of legendary Arhats in Buddhism . The grouping of sixteen Arhats was brought to China , and later to Tibet , from India . In China , an expanded group of Eighteen Arhats became more popular , but worship of the sixteen Arhats continues to the present day in Japan and Tibet . In Japan sixteen Arhats are particularly popular in Zen Buddhism , where they are treated as examples of behaviour . In Tibet , the sixteen Arhats , also known as sixteen sthaviras ( ` elders ' ) are the subject of a liturgical practice associated with the festival of the Buddha 's birth , composed by the Kashmiri teacher Shakyahribhadra ( 1127-1225 ) . They are also well represented in Tibetan art . The sixteen Arhats are :",
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"text": "List of converts to Buddhism The following people are all converts to Buddhism , sorted alphabetically by family name .",
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"text": "Three Vajras The Three Vajras , namely `` body , speech and mind '' , are a formulation within Vajrayana Buddhism and Bon that hold the full experience of the śūnyatā `` emptiness '' of Buddha-nature , void of all qualities and marks and establish a sound experiential key upon the continuum of the path to enlightenment . The Three Vajras correspond to the trikaya and therefore also have correspondences to the Three Roots and other refuge formulas of Tibetan Buddhism . The Three Vajras are viewed in twilight language as a form of the Three Jewels , which imply purity of action , speech and thought . The Three Vajras are often mentioned in Vajrayana discourse , particularly in relation to samaya , the vows undertaken between a practitioner and their guru during empowerment . The term is also used during Anuttarayoga Tantra practice . In Tendai and Shingon Buddhism of Japan , they are known as the .",
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"text": "Buddhism and Hinduism Hinduism and Buddhism have common origins in the Ganges culture of northern India during the so-called `` second urbanisation '' around 500 BCE . They have shared parallel beliefs that have existed side by side , but also pronounced differences . Buddhism attained prominence in the Indian subcontinent as it was supported by royal courts , but started to decline after the Gupta era , and virtually disappeared from India in the 11th century CE , except in some pockets of India . It has continued to exist outside of India and is the major religion in several Asian countries .",
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"text": "Buddhist calendar The Buddhist calendar ( Sāsanā Sakaraj သ သန တ သက ရ ဇ , -LSB- θàðənà θɛʔkəɹɪʔ -RSB- ព ទ ធសករ ជ Sinhala : බ ද ධ වර ෂ or ස සන වර ෂ ( Buddha Varsha or Sāsana Varsha ) ) is a set of lunisolar calendars primarily used in mainland Southeast Asian countries of Cambodia , Laos , Myanmar and Thailand as well as in Sri Lanka for religious or official occasions . While the calendars share a common lineage , they also have minor but important variations such as intercalation schedules , month names and numbering , use of cycles , etc. . In Thailand , the name Buddhist Era is a year numbering system shared by the traditional Thai lunisolar calendar and by the Thai solar calendar . The Southeast Asian lunisolar calendars are largely based on an older version of the Hindu calendar , which uses the sidereal year as the solar year . One major difference is that the Southeast Asian systems , unlike their Indian cousins , do not use apparent reckoning to stay in sync with the sidereal year . Instead , they employ their versions of the Metonic cycle . However , since the Metonic cycle is not very accurate for sidereal years , the Southeast Asian calendar is slowly drifting out of sync with the sidereal , approximately one day every 100 years . Yet no coordinated structural reforms of the lunisolar calendar have been undertaken . Today , the traditional Buddhist lunisolar calendar is used mainly for Theravada Buddhist ထရဝ ဒဗ ဒၶဘ သ festivals , and no longer has the official calendar status anywhere . The Thai Buddhist Era , a renumbered Gregorian calendar , is the official calendar in Thailand .",
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"text": "Vajrasattva Vajrasattva ( Sanskrit : वज्रसत्त्व , Tibetan : ར ར ས མས དཔའ Dorje Sempa , short form is ར ར ས མས Dorsem , Монгол : Доржсэмбэ ) is a bodhisattva in the Mahayana , Mantrayana/Vajrayana Buddhist traditions . In the Japanese Vajrayana school of Buddhism , Shingon , Vajrasattva is the esoteric aspect of the bodhisattva Samantabhadra and is commonly associated with the student practitioner who through the master 's teachings , attains an ever-enriching subtle and rarefied grounding in their esoteric practice . In Tibetan Buddhism Vajrasattva is associated with the sambhogakāya and purification practice . Vajrasattva appears principally in two Buddhists texts : the Mahavairocana Sutra and the Vajrasekhara Sutra . In the Diamond Realm Mandala , Vajrasattva sits to the East near Akshobhya Buddha . In some esoteric lineages , Nagarjuna was said to have met Vajrasattva in an iron tower in South India , and was taught tantra , thus transmitting the esoteric teachings to more historical figures . Mantra = । ॐ वज्रसत्त्व हूं ॥ oṁ vajrasattva hūṁ",
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"text": "History of the Thai Forest Tradition The Kammatthana meditation tradition originally grew out of the Dhammayut reform movement , founded by Mongkut in the 1820s as an attempt to raise the bar for what was perceived as the `` lax '' Buddhist practice of the regional Buddhist traditions at the time . Mongkut 's reforms were originally focused on scriptural study of the earliest extant Buddhist texts , revival of the dhutanga ascetic practices , and close adherence to the Buddhist Monastic Code ( Pali : vinaya ) . However , the Dhammayut began to have an increasing emphasis on meditation as the 19th century progressed . During this time , a newly ordained Ajahn Mun Bhuridatto went to stay with Ajahn Sao Kantasilo , who was then the abbot of a small meditation-oriented monastery on the outskirts of Ubon Ratchathani , a province in the predominantly Lao-speaking cultural region of Northeast Thailand known as Isan . Ajahn Mun learned from Ajahn Sao in the late 19th century , where he studied amidst the growing meditation culture in Isan 's Dhammayut monasteries as a result of Mongkut 's reforms a half-century earlier . Wandering the rural frontier of Northeast Thailand with Ajahn Sao in rigorous ascetic practices ( Pali : dhutanga ; Thai : tudong ) . Ajahn Mun traveled abroad to neighboring regions for a time , hoping to reach levels of meditative adeptness known as the noble attainments ( Pali : ariya-phala ) , which culminate in the experience of Nirvana -- the final goal of a Theravada Buddhist practitioner . After more than two decades of intense meditation and ascetic practice , Ajahn Mun would return to Ubon Ratchathani in 1915 , claiming to have found the noble attainments . Word spread in the region , and monks came to study from Ajahn Mun , wishing to put his claims to the test ; though the assertions that he had found the noble attainments were not universally received at the time -- families were often divided over whether or not Ajahn Mun had attained sainthood . During this period , Mongkut 's successor Chulalongkorn ( Rama V of Siam ) had consolidated power in Bangkok , and implemented a wave of educational reforms which emphasized the role of the Thai clergy as educators . Dhammayut monks -- which included Ajahn Mun and Ajahn Sao and their students -- were drafted to teach a new monastic curriculum that had been infused with Western principles in an effort to prevent the encroachment of Christian missionaries , and to prevent Thailand from being colonized by a Western empire . Thailand would successfully prevent colonization ; however , Ajahn Mun and Sao 's students would continue to evade authorities ' attempts to assign them to monasteries and prevent them from practicing in the forest . Beginning in the 1950s though , the tradition would gain respect among the urbanities in Bangkok , and receive widespread acceptance among the Thai Sangha . Many of the Ajahns were nationally venerated by Thai Buddhists , who regarded them as arahants . Because of their reputations , the Ajahns have become the subject of a cultural fixation on sacralized objects believed among lay followers to offer supernatural protection . This cultural fixation was referred to by social anthropologist Stanley Jeyaraja Tambiah as a cult of amulets , which he described during a field study in the 1970s as `` a traditional preoccupation now reaching the pitch of fetishistic obsession '' . During this time , the tradition found a significant following in the West ; particularly among the students of Ajahn Chah Subhatto , a forest teacher who studied with a group of monks in the Mahanikai -- the other of Thailand 's two monastic orders alongside the Dhammayut -- many of whom remained loyal to their Mahanikai pedigree in spite of their interest in Ajahn Mun 's teachings . However , in the final decades of the 20th century the tradition experienced a crisis when the majority of Thailand 's rainforests were clear cut . Because of this , the Forest Tradition in early 21st century Thailand has been characterized by a struggle to preserve the remaining forested lands in Thailand for Buddhist practice .",
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"text": "Four Noble Truths The Four Noble Truths refer to and express the basic orientation of Buddhism in a short expression : we crave and cling to impermanent states and things , which are dukkha , `` incapable of satisfying '' and painful . This craving keeps us caught in samsara , the endless cycle of repeated rebirth and dying again , and the dukkha that comes with it . There is , however , a way to end this cycle , namely by attaining nirvana , cessation of craving , whereafter rebirth and associated dukkha will no longer arise again . This can be accomplished by following the eightfold path , restraining oneself , cultivating discipline , and practicing mindfulness and meditation . In short form , the four truths are dukkha , samudaya ( `` arising , '' `` coming together '' ) , nirodha ( `` cessation , '' `` confinement '' ) , and magga , the path leading to cessation . As the `` Four Noble Truths '' ( Sanskrit : catvāri āryasatyāni ; Pali : cattāri ariyasaccāni ) , they are `` the truths of the Noble Ones , '' the truths or realities which are understood by the `` worthy ones `` Encyclopædia Britannica , Arhat ( Buddhism ) who have attained nirvana . In the sutras , Buddhist religious texts , the four truths have both a symbolic and a propositional function . They represent the awakening and liberation of the Buddha , but also the possibility of liberation for all sentient beings , describing how release from craving is to be reached . In the Pali canon scriptures , the four truths appear in a `` network of teachings , '' as part of `` the entire dhamma matrix , '' which have to be taken together . They provide a conceptual framework for introducing and explaining Buddhist thought , which has to be personally understood or `` experienced '' . The function of the four truths , and their importance , developed over time , when prajna , or `` liberating insight , '' came to be regarded as liberating in itself , instead of or in addition to the practice of dhyana , meditation . This `` liberating insight '' gained a prominent place in the sutras , and the four truths came to represent this liberating insight , as part of the enlightenment story of the Buddha . The four truths became of central importance in the Theravada tradition of Buddhism , which holds to the idea that insight into the four truths is liberating in itself . They are less prominent in the Mahayana tradition , which sees the higher aims of insight into sunyata , emptiness , and following the Bodhisattva path as central elements in their teachings and practice . The Mahayana tradition reinterpreted the four truths to explain how a liberated being can still be `` pervasively operative in this world . '' Beginning with the exploration of Buddhism by western colonialists in the 19th century and the development of Buddhist modernism , they came to be often presented in the west as the central teaching of Buddhism .",
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"text": "New York City The City of New York , often called New York City or simply New York , is the most populous city in the United States . With an estimated 2016 population of 8,537,673 distributed over a land area of about 302.6 sqmi , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States . Located at the southern tip of the state of New York , the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area , one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world . A global power city , New York City exerts a significant impact upon commerce , finance , media , art , fashion , research , technology , education , and entertainment , its fast pace defining the term New York minute . Home to the headquarters of the United Nations , New York is an important center for international diplomacy and has been described as the cultural , financial , and media capital of the world . Situated on one of the world 's largest natural harbors , New York City consists of five boroughs , each of which is a separate county of New York State . The five boroughs -- Brooklyn , Queens , Manhattan , The Bronx , and Staten Island -- were consolidated into a single city in 1898 . The city and its metropolitan area constitute the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States , and as many as 800 languages are spoken in New York , making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world . New York City is home to more than 3.2 million residents born outside the United States , the world 's largest foreign-born population of any city . By 2016 estimates , the New York City metropolitan region remains by a significant margin the most populous in the United States , as defined by both the Metropolitan Statistical Area ( MSA ) , 20.2 million residents , and the Combined Statistical Area ( CSA ) , 23.7 million residents . In 2013 , the MSA produced a gross metropolitan product ( GMP ) of nearly US$ 1.39 trillion . In 2012 , the CSA generated a GMP of over US$ 1.55 trillion . NYC 's MSA and CSA GDP are higher than the GDPs of all but 11 and 12 countries , respectively . New York City traces its origin to its 1624 founding in Lower Manhattan as a trading post by colonists of the Dutch Republic and was named New Amsterdam in 1626 . The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664 and were renamed New York after King Charles II of England granted the lands to his brother , the Duke of York . New York served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790 . It has been the country 's largest city since 1790 . The Statue of Liberty greeted millions of immigrants as they came to the Americas by ship in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is a symbol of the United States and its democracy . In the 21st century , New York has emerged as a global node of creativity and entrepreneurship , social tolerance , and environmental sustainability . Many districts and landmarks in New York City have become well known , and the city received a record of nearly 60 million tourists in 2015 , hosting three of the world 's ten most visited tourist attractions in 2013 . Several sources have ranked New York the most photographed city in the world . Times Square , iconic as the world 's `` heart '' and its `` Crossroads '' , is the brightly illuminated hub of the Broadway Theater District , one of the world 's busiest pedestrian intersections , and a major center of the world 's entertainment industry . The names of many of the city 's bridges , tapered skyscrapers , and parks are known around the world . Anchored by Wall Street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan , New York City has been called both the most economically powerful city and the leading financial center of the world , and the city is home to the world 's two largest stock exchanges by total market capitalization , the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ . Manhattan 's real estate market is among the most expensive in the world . Manhattan 's Chinatown incorporates the highest concentration of Chinese people in the Western Hemisphere , with multiple signature Chinatowns developing across the city . Providing continuous 24/7 service , the New York City Subway is one of the most extensive metro systems worldwide , with stations in operation . Over 120 colleges and universities are located in New York City , including Columbia University , New York University , and Rockefeller University , which have been ranked among the top 35 in the world .",
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"text": "Newspapers in the United States Newspapers in the United States have been published since the 18th century and are an integral part of the culture of the United States . Although a few newspapers including the New York Times , USA Today , and the Wall Street Journal are sold throughout the United States , most U.S. newspapers are published for city or regional markets . The New York Times is often referred to as the United States ' `` newspaper of record '' .",
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"text": "New York (typeface) New York is a transitional serif typeface designed in 1983 for the Macintosh computer by Susan Kare , and re-worked in 1988 by Charles Bigelow and Kris Holmes . The typeface was the standard bitmap serif font for the early Macintosh operating systems . Originally titled `` Ardmore '' , it was renamed to New York before its initial release as part of the `` World Class Cities '' naming scheme by Apple Computer cofounder Steve Jobs . Designed as a bitmap face , New York was later released in TrueType format , though the design differed from the bitmap version .",
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"text": "Law enforcement in New York City Law enforcement in New York City is carried out by numerous law enforcement agencies . New York City has the highest concentration of law enforcement agencies in the United States . As with the rest of the US , agencies operate at federal and state levels . However , New York City 's unique nature means many more operate at lower levels .",
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"text": "New international division of labour In economics , the new international division of labor ( NIDL ) is an outcome of globalization . The term was coined by theorists seeking to explain the spatial shift of manufacturing industries from advanced capitalist countries to developing countries -- an ongoing geographic reorganization of production , which finds its origins in ideas about a global division of labor . It is a spatial division of labor which occurs when the process of production is no longer confined to national economies . Under the `` old '' international division of labor , until around 1970 , underdeveloped areas were incorporated into the world economy principally as suppliers of minerals and agricultural commodities . However , as developing economies are merged into the world economy , more production takes place in these economies . This has led to a trend of transference , or what is also known as the `` global industrial shift '' , in which production processes are relocated from developed countries ( such as the US , European countries , and Japan ) to developing countries in Asia ( such as China , Vietnam , and India ) and Latin America . This is because companies search for the cheapest locations to manufacture and assemble components , so low-cost labor-intensive parts of the manufacturing process are shifted to the developing world where costs are substantially lower . Companies do so by taking advantage of transportation and communications technology , as well as fragmentation and locational flexibility of production . From 1953 to the late 1990s , the industrialized economies ' share of world manufacturing output declined from 95 % to 77 % , and the developing economies ' share more than quadrupled from 5 % to 23 % . The resultant division of labor across continents closely follows the North -- South socio-economic and political divide , wherein the North -- with one quarter of the world population -- controls four fifths of the world income , while the South -- with three quarters of the world population -- has access to one fifth of the world income .",
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"text": "New York Rugby Club The New York Rugby Club is a rugby union club in New York . It is the oldest rugby club in the United States , and fields Division I Men 's and Women 's teams , U-19 Boy 's and U-19 Girls teams , two old boy teams , one of which belongs to the non-competitive `` Golden Oldies '' . The NYRC was founded to continue a rugby tradition that dates back to the formation of the NYRFC in 1929 . The original club was formed in 1929 as the New York Nomads . They subsequently began competing as the New York Rugby Football Club ( New York RFC ) . The New York RFC played a principal role in the development of the Eastern Rugby Union . It was the only team in the United States to be accepted for membership in the Rugby Union for the 1932-33 international directory and in 1933 , hosted the Cambridge University Vandals , the first European club to tour the United States . The New York RFC continued to compete successfully until the beginning of World War II . It disbanded during the War and resumed activities afterward . In 1957 , the New York RFC created the New York Rugby Football Club , Inc. ( `` NYRFC '' ) under the Membership Corporations Law of New York State . In 1959 , the NYRFC organized its first seven-a-side rugby tournament . Since then `` New York Sevens '' has been conducted annually on the first Saturday following the Thanksgiving Holiday and grown into the largest international sevens tournament in the United States . During the 1960s and 1970s the NYRFC was a dominant force in the Eastern United States.In 1977 , The NYRFC made a Winter-tour contest of matches in the Caribbean and Florida . NYRFC played the Freeport , Bahamas team and the team from Nassau , Bahamas . The Winter tour ended with the NYRFC playing very good Miami RFC team . In 1982 , the NYRFC merged with Eastside RFC ( formerly Hunter College RFC ) . The NYRFC was the first United States team to be invited to compete in Scandinavia , touring Denmark in 1986 . The team competed in Mexico in 1986 , Japan , Thailand , Italy and Philippines in 1989 , Bahamas in 1991 , Argentina and Brazil in 1992 , England , Ireland and Wales in 1994 and Spain in 1997 . In 1997 , the NYRFC voted to field a women 's team and offered playing membership to former players of the Gotham Women 's Rugby Club . The New York Rugby Club competes as part of the Empire Geographic Union , and USA Rugby . The NYRC Women won the USA Rugby Women 's Div I National Championship in 2006 .",
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"text": "Ogdensburg, New York Ogdensburg is a city in St. Lawrence County , New York , United States . The population was 11,128 at the 2010 census . In the late 18th century , European-American settlers named the community after American land owner and developer Samuel Ogden . The city is commonly referred to as `` Burg Grind '' by many of its citizens ( Nolan Rufa , The Epitome of Ogdensburg , July 15th , 2016 ) . The City of Ogdensburg is at the northern border of New York at the mouth of the Oswegatchie River on the south bank of the St. Lawrence River . The only formally designated city in Saint Lawrence County , it is located between Massena , New York to the east and Brockville , Ontario to the west . The Port of Ogdensburg is the only U.S. port on the St. Lawrence Seaway . Ogdensburg International Airport is located south of the city . The Ogdensburg -- Prescott International Bridge , northeast of the city , links the United States and Canada , with a direct highway from Prescott to Ottawa , the capital of Canada .",
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"text": "United States presidential election in New York, 1980 The 1980 United States presidential election in New York took place on November 4 , 1980 . All 50 states and The District of Columbia , were part of the 1980 United States presidential election . New York voters chose forty one electors to the Electoral College , which voted for President and Vice President . New York was won by former California Governor Ronald Reagan , in a narrow victory against President of the United States Jimmy Carter , who failed to gain reelection against Reagan . Also in the running was Independent candidate Congressman John B. Anderson of Illinois , who ran in New York as the Liberal Party candidate . Reagan won the state with a plurality of 46.66 % of the vote to Carter 's 43.99 % , a margin of 2.67 % . Anderson finished in third with 7.54 % . New York 's election results reflect the Republican Party 's re-consolidation of base under what is popularly called the `` Reagan Revolution , '' which sounded various overwhelming conservative electoral victories across the United States throughout the 1980s - and most evidently against the relatively unpopular President Carter during the 1980 presidential election . New York weighed in for this election as more Democratic than the national average by about 7 % . This election is notable in that , while the highly populated regions of New York City , Buffalo , and Albany turned out for Carter , the election in the state was tipped by the majority of less-populated upstate counties , combined with heavily populated suburban counties around NYC , most of which were won by Reagan . Carter actually picked up plurality wins in 2 counties which he had lost in 1976 : Monroe County , home to the city of Rochester , and Niagara County . A major contributing factor to Reagan 's victory over Carter was the relatively strong third party showing by independent candidate John B. Anderson , a former liberal Republican congressman who garnered 8 % of the vote in the State - twice the 4 % margin by which Carter had won New York in 1976 . Running on the ballot line of New York 's Liberal Party , Anderson attracted the votes of many liberals and moderates who normally leaned Democratic but were dissatisfied with the policies of the Carter Administration , thus splitting the left-leaning vote in New York State . In the heavily populated , and very liberal , 5 boroughs of New York City , Carter still won overall , and Reagan made only modest gains in vote share over Gerald Ford 's 1976 showing of 33 % , taking 37 % in the city in 1980 . However , although still winning 4 out of 5 boroughs , Carter bled a massive amount of support in the city to Anderson , dropping from 66 % in 1976 to only 55 % in 1980 . Since Democratic victories in New York State in that era depended on running up massive margins in New York City to overcome the rest of the state 's Republican lean , the reduced margin in the city from vote-splitting would prove fatal to Carter 's chances of winning the state in 1980 . While Reagan only bled about 1 % of Republican base support in the state ( winning a plurality in a 3-way-race with 46.66 % while Gerald Ford had lost the state in a two-man race with 47.52 % in 1976 ) , Carter bled nearly 8 % of his 1976 support , falling from a 51.95 % majority win in 1976 to a losing 43.99 % in 1980 , most of those lost Democratic base votes going to Anderson instead . This remains the last election in which a Republican presidential nominee has won Tompkins County in upstate New York , home to the college town of Ithaca , where Cornell University and Ithaca College are located . Reagan narrowly won the county with a plurality of 42 % to Carter 's 40 % , while Anderson took nearly 14 % , making it Anderson 's strongest county in the state . In 1984 , Tompkins County would vote against Reagan and in the following years it would become the most Democratic county in upstate New York , giving Barack Obama over 70 % of the vote in 2008 .",
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"text": "Dutch Americans Dutch Americans are Americans of Dutch descent whose ancestors came from The Netherlands in the recent or distant past . Whether intentional or not , they usually maintain connections with their Dutch heritage , by having , for example , a Dutch surname or belonging to a Dutch community group . Dutch settlement in the Americas started in 1613 with New Amsterdam , which was exchanged with the British for the current Suriname at the treaty of Breda ( 1667 ) and renamed New York City . The British split the Dutch colony of New Netherlands into two pieces , and named them New York and New Jersey . Further waves of immigration occurred in the 19th and 20th centuries . According to the 2013 American Community Survey , an estimated 4.5 million Americans claim total or partial Dutch heritage . Today the majority of the Dutch Americans live in Michigan , California , Montana , Minnesota , New York , Wisconsin , Idaho , Utah , Iowa , Ohio , West Virginia , and Pennsylvania .",
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"text": "East Harlem East Harlem , also known as Spanish Harlem or El Barrio , is a neighborhood of Upper Manhattan , New York City roughly encompassing the area north of the Upper East Side and East 96th Street up to about the 140s , east of Fifth Avenue to the East and Harlem Rivers . It lies within Manhattan Community District 11 . Despite its name , it is generally not considered to be a part of Harlem . The neighborhood is one of the largest predominantly Latino communities in New York City , mostly made up of Puerto Ricans , as well as sizeable numbers of Dominican , Cuban and Mexican immigrants . It includes the area formerly known as Italian Harlem , in which the remnants of a once predominantly Italian community remain . The Chinese population has increased dramatically in East Harlem since 2000 . East Harlem has historically suffered from many social issues , such as the highest jobless rate in New York City , teenage pregnancy , AIDS , drug abuse , homelessness , and an asthma rate five times the national average . It has the second highest concentration of public housing in the United States , closely following Brownsville , Brooklyn . Police services to the neighborhood are divided between the 23rd and the 25th Precincts . Conversely , East Harlem is notable for its contributions to Latin freestyle and salsa music . However , East Harlem is now undergoing some gentrification . In February 2016 , East Harlem was one of four neighborhoods featured in an article in The New York Times about `` New York 's Next Hot Neighborhoods '' . Beginning in 2016 , the New York City government was seeking to rezone East Harlem `` to facilitate new residential , commercial , community facility , and manufacturing development . ''",
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"text": "Athletics in upstate New York Upstate New York is a storied region in North American athletics .",
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"text": "The New World (newspaper) The New World was a weekly newspaper in New York City , New York , in the United States.The New World was published from October 1839 to 1845 by J. Winchester . The paper was founded and edited by Park Benjamin Sr. . It billed itself as an apolitical `` family newspaper '' , featuring British and American literature and religious discourses . The paper 's masthead reads : `` No pent-up Utica contracts our powers ; The whole unbounded Continent is ours ! , '' a quote originally attributed to Jonathan M. Sewall from his epilogue to Cato , a Tragedy in 1778 . Notable contributions include : Charles Dickens ' Barnaby Rudge , reprinted in 1841 in weekly installments after its original appearance in Master Humphrey 's Clock . Thomas Carlyle 's six-part lecture series On Heroes , Hero-Worship , and The Heroic in History , printed in 1841 . Thomas Moore 's `` Fifteen Songs , '' a collection of unpublished songs published in 1841 , which were later released in The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore . Anna Cora Mowatt 's complete play , Gulzara or The Persian Slave : 1 drama in Five Acts , in 1841 . E.P. Hurlbut 's `` The Rights of Woman , '' later published in his work , Essays on Human Rights and their Political Gauranties in 1845 . Hurlbut knew Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Declaration of Sentiments from the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 follows many of the examples set forth in `` The Rights of Woman . '' G.P.R. James ' complete novels , The Jacquerie and Morley Ernstein ; or , The Tenants of the Heart , both published in extra editions in 1842 . Sarah Stickney Ellis ' complete novel , Summer and Winter in the Pyrenees .",
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"text": "Transportation in New Jersey Transportation in New Jersey utilizes a combination of road , rail , air , and water modes . New Jersey is situated between Philadelphia and New York City , two major metropolitan centers of the Boston-Washington megalopolis , making it a regional corridor for transportation . As a result , New Jersey 's freeways carry high volumes of interstate traffic and products . The main thoroughfare for long distance travel is the New Jersey Turnpike , the nation 's fifth-busiest toll road . The Garden State Parkway connects the state 's densely populated north to its southern shore region . New Jersey has the 4th smallest area of U.S. states , but its population density of 1,196 persons per sq. mi ( 462 persons per km2 ) causes congestion to be a major issue for motorists . New Jersey has a statewide mass transit system , centered on transportation to New York City and Philadelphia . New Jersey Transit , the chief operator of intrastate public transportation , manages three separate light rail systems , eleven commuter rail lines , and a statewide bus system . The Port Authority Trans-Hudson ( PATH ) links transportation hubs in Manhattan and northeastern New Jersey , while the PATCO Speedline connects downtown Philadelphia to Camden County , New Jersey . Intercity rail is operated by Amtrak along the Northeast Corridor between the major population centers of the Northeastern United States . In addition , New Jersey is home to Newark Liberty International Airport , the nation 's fifth-busiest international gateway , and the Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal , the principal container ship facility of the New York metropolitan area .",
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"text": "Peekskill Downtown Historic District The Peekskill Downtown Historic District is a historic district located in the downtown section of Peekskill in the U.S. state of New York . It includes the 40 acre along Main , Division , South , Park , Bank , Brown , First and Esther streets , and Central and Union avenues , near where those streets intersect . There are 150 buildings and one object counted among its contributing resources . Peekskill , originally a settlement along the shore of the Hudson River where farmers from inland Westchester County brought produce for transshipment to markets in New York City and elsewhere , began to grow inland in the early 19th century due to the intersection of two major roads that roughly corresponds to today 's Central and Division streets . The Albany Post Road , followed later by US 9 until its relocation to the Croton Expressway closer to the river , and the Danbury Turnpike , still followed by US 202 ( and , in the western part of the city and district , US 6 and NY 35 ) . Two houses in the district , in a typical Hudson Valley vernacular style , remain from this era . Industrialization began changing downtown after 1830 , with brick buildings supporting that use replacing older wooden ones along Magregere 's Creek . Many of the district 's churches were built by the mid-19th century . Fashionable houses , later known as `` Doctor 's Row '' , were built on Main Street . In the 1880s the Moorish Revival tower was built on a structure in the center of town that has remained a landmark for passing travelers ever since . Other late Victorian styles made their mark as well . In the 20th century , some more buildings were added in more modern contemporary styles , and the increasing use of the automobile affected downtown as well . The decline of retail shopping in the district led to urban renewal efforts in the 1960s and 70s . While some historic buildings were razed , the major urban renewal projects coincided with the eastern boundary of the downtown core , sparing most of it . The district was recognized and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 as a rare example of intact 19th-century Hudson Valley downtown architecture .",
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"text": "NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals , officially the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation ( HHC ) , operates the public hospitals and clinics in New York City . A public benefit corporation with $ 6.7 billion in annual revenues , HHC is the largest municipal healthcare system in the United States serving 1.4 million patients , including more than 475,000 uninsured city residents , providing services interpreted in more than 190 languages . HHC was created in 1969 by the New York State Legislature as a public benefit corporation ( Chapter 1016 of the Laws 1969 ) . It is similar to a municipal agency , but has a Board of Directors . It operates 11 acute care hospitals , five nursing homes , six diagnostic and treatment centers , and more than 70 community-based primary care sites , serving primarily the poor and working class . HHC 's own MetroPlus Health Plan is one of the New York area 's largest providers of government-sponsored health insurance and is the plan of choice for nearly half a million New Yorkers . Each year HHC 's facilities provide about 225,000 inpatient admissions , one million emergency room visits and five million clinic visits to New Yorkers . HHC facilities treat nearly one-fifth of all general hospital discharges and more than one third of emergency room and hospital-based clinic visits in New York City . The most well-known hospital in the HHC system is Bellevue Hospital , the oldest public hospital in the United States . Bellevue is the designated hospital for treatment of the President of the United States and other world leaders if they become sick or injured while in New York City . The president of HHC is Stanley Brezenoff . The organization underwent a rebranding initiative in November 2015 , shortening its name from 40 characters to 19 characters , as `` NYC Health + Hospitals '' .",
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"text": "Courts of New York Courts of New York include : State courts of New York New York Court of Appeals New York Supreme Court , Appellate Division ( 4 departments ) New York Supreme Court ( 13 judicial districts ) New York County Court ( 57 courts , one for each county outside New York City ) New York Surrogate 's Court New York Family Court New York Court of Claims New York city courts New York City Criminal Court New York City Civil Court New York town and village courts Federal courts located in New York United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ( headquartered in Manhattan , having jurisdiction over the United States District Courts of Connecticut , New York , and Vermont ) United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York United States District Court for the Northern District of New York United States District Court for the Southern District of New York United States District Court for the Western District of New York United States Court of International Trade ( headquartered in New York City ) Former federal courts of New York United States District Court for the District of New York ( extinct , subdivided )",
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"text": "New York State Capitol The New York State Capitol , the seat of New York State government , is located in Albany , the capital city of the U.S. state of New York . The capitol building is part of the Empire State Plaza complex on State Street in Capitol Park . Housing the New York State Legislature , the building was completed in 1899 at a cost of US$ 25 million ( equivalent to $ million in ) , making it the most expensive government building of its time . It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 , then included as a contributing property when the Lafayette Park Historic District was listed in 1978 . The New York State Capitol was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1979 .",
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"text": "New York Guard The New York Guard '' ' is the state defense force of New York State , also called The New York State Military Reserve . , the New York Guard , a recognized command under the New York State 's Military law , has line-item funding in the state budget . Now with a unified command structure , formerly the organization contained an Army Division and an Air Division . The missions of the New York Guard include augmentation , assistance , and support of the New York Army National Guard and New York Air National Guard respectively and aide to civil authorities in New York State . New York also has a New York Naval Militia which , with the State Guard and the Army and Air National Guards , is under the command of the Governor of New York , the Adjutant General of New York , and the Division of Military and Naval Affairs ( DMNA ) . The New York Guard is one of the largest and best organized State Guards in the United States . It is historically derived from Revolutionary and Civil War era state military units that were reorganized several times in American history in response to various international and domestic crises . Organized under the Military Law , State of New York , the New York Guard can not be federalized and can not be deployed outside New York State without the consent of the governor . Members of the New York Guard are entitled to many of the benefits accorded members of other components of the ` Organized Militia of the State of New York , ' the legal collective term describing the New York Army and Air National Guards , New York Naval Militia and New York Guard . These include ` military leave ' for employees of state or local governments and many private employers .",
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"text": "New York City mayoral elections The Mayor of the City of New York is elected in early November every four years and takes office at the beginning of the following year . The city , which elects the mayor as its chief executive , consists of the five boroughs ( Manhattan , The Bronx , Brooklyn , Queens and Staten Island ) , which consolidated to form `` Greater '' New York on January 1 , 1898 . The consolidated city 's first mayor , Robert A. Van Wyck , was elected with other municipal officers in November 1897 . Mayoral elections had previously been held since 1834 by the City of Brooklyn and the smaller , unconsolidated City of New York ( Manhattan , later expanded into the Bronx ) . The current mayor , now in his first term , is Bill de Blasio . He was elected on November 5 , 2013 , to a four-year term that began on January 1 , 2014 .",
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"text": "New York wine New York wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of New York . New York ranks third in grape production by volume after California and Washington . Eighty-three percent of New York 's grape area is Vitis labrusca varieties ( mostly Concord ) . The rest is split almost equally between Vitis vinifera and French hybrids .",
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"text": "York Theatre York Theatre is an Off-Broadway theatre company base in East Midtown Manhattan , New York City . In its 48th year , York Theatre is dedicated to the production of new musicals and concert productions of forgotten musicals from the past . Each season consists of three or four mainstage productions , six or more concert presentations and dozens of developmental readings . It has had several transfers of its work to larger off-Broadway theatres and to Broadway . The company was awarded a special Drama Desk Award in 1996 to its artistic director Janet Hayes Walker and in 2006 for its `` vital contributions to theater by developing and presenting new musicals '' . Since 1993 the company has performed in an intimate theatre that is part of St. Peter 's Church , in the Citigroup Center Complex at 619 Lexington Avenue at the corner of East 54th Street . The Oscar Hammerstein Award is named in honor of the legendary lyricist and librettist who helped shape American musical theatre through his collaborations with a number of different composers and writers . The award was created in 1988 by Janet Hayes Walker , the Founding Artistic Director of The York Theatre Company , and is presented with the endorsement of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization and the Hammerstein family . The Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala is the major annual fundraising event of The York , a mainstay of the Off-Broadway scene for more than 45 years . Past recipients include Stephen Sondheim , Betty Comden & Adolph Green , Harold Prince , Cy Coleman , Charles Strouse , Arthur Laurents , Jerry Herman , Stephen Schwartz , Peter Stone , David Merrick , John Kander & Fred Ebb , Terrence McNally , Sir Cameron Mackintosh , Carol Channing , Tony Walton , Joseph Stein , Thomas Meehan , Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick , Barbara Cook , Paul Gemignani , Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty . In November , 2015 , the 24th Oscar Hammerstein Award was presented to Angela Lansbury in a star-studded tribute evening .",
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"text": "Sarah Michelle Gellar Sarah Michelle Prinze ( née Gellar ; born April 14 , 1977 ) is an American actress , producer , and entrepreneur . After being spotted by an agent at the age of four in New York City , she made her acting debut in the made-for-TV movie An Invasion of Privacy ( 1983 ) . Gellar went on to appear in numerous television series and commercials . Her first leading part was in the 1992 miniseries Swans Crossing , for which she was nominated for two Young Artist Awards , and her television breakthrough came in 1993 , when she originated the role of Kendall Hart on the ABC daytime soap opera All My Children , winning the 1995 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series . Gellar received widespread recognition for her portrayal of Buffy Summers on the WB series Buffy the Vampire Slayer ( 1997 -- 2003 ) , which earned her five Teen Choice Awards , a Saturn Award and a Golden Globe Award nomination . The character was widely popular during the airing of the show and became recognized as one of the 100 greatest female characters in U.S. television . Gellar also gained significant attention for her appearances in the slasher movies I Know What You Did Last Summer ( 1997 ) and Scream 2 ( 1997 ) , and for her portrayal of Kathryn Merteuil in Cruel Intentions ( 1999 ) . She appeared as Daphne Blake in Scooby-Doo ( 2002 ) , her biggest live action commercial success . In 2004 , Gellar reprised her role as Daphne in the sequel Scooby-Doo 2 : Monsters Unleashed and portrayed Karen Davis in the horror remake The Grudge , both of which grossed more than US$ 180 million worldwide . She subsequently appeared in smaller scale movies such as The Return ( 2006 ) and Southland Tales ( 2007 ) , and provided her voice for TMNT ( 2007 ) . Her later film credits include The Air I Breathe ( 2008 ) , Possession ( 2009 ) and Veronika Decides to Die ( 2009 ) . She headlined the short lived television series Ringer ( 2011 -- 2012 ) and The Crazy Ones ( 2013 -- 2014 ) , which co-starred Robin Williams . In October 2015 , Gellar co-founded Foodstirs , a food crafting brand and e-commerce startup selling baking kits for children .",
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"text": "Foodstirs Foodstirs is an American cooking and lifestyle company that produces baking kits and mixes for sale online , by subscription , or in select stores . The kits contain only organic and non-GMO ingredients and are intended to be `` kid-friendly '' to prepare . One of the company 's co-founders is actress , Sarah Michelle Gellar . It is headquartered in Santa Monica , California . The company was named to the CNBC Upstart 25 list in February 2017 .",
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"text": "Birthday cake A birthday cake is a cake traditionally eaten as part of a birthday celebration in many cultures around the world . Traditions associated with the birthday cake in many Western cultures include singing the Happy Birthday to You song . Candles are often put on the cake and the person whose birthday it is has to blow out the candles . Often , the number of candles on the cake corresponds to the age of the person whose birthday it is ( although the older the person , the less likely it is that this tradition will be upheld ) . Blowing all the candles out at once is thought to bring good luck . Variations of the typical birthday cake include birthday cupcakes , cake pops , pastries , and tarts . While there is not a universal standard regarding taste , birthday cakes are often vanilla , chocolate , or strawberry flavored . They are also baked in a variety of shapes and decorated in one color or multiple colors with icing or fondant .",
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"text": "Turkish delight Turkish delight , lokum or rahat lokum and many other transliterations ( رَاحَة الْحُلْقُوم rāḥat al-ḥulqūm , Lokum or rahat lokum , from colloquial راحه الحلقوم rāḥat al-ḥalqūm , Azerbaijani : -LSB- la : tigu m -RSB- ) is a family of confections based on a gel of starch and sugar . Premium varieties consist largely of chopped dates , pistachios , and hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the gel ; traditional varieties are mostly flavored with rosewater , mastic , Bergamot orange , or lemon . The confection is often packaged and eaten in small cubes dusted with icing sugar , copra , or powdered cream of tartar , to prevent clinging . Other common flavors include cinnamon and mint . In the production process , soapwort may be used as an emulsifying additive .",
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"text": "Stuff White People Like Stuff White People Like ( sometimes known by the initialism SWPL ) is a blog that takes a satirical aim at the interests of North American `` left-leaning , city-dwelling , white people '' . The blog was created in January 2008 by a white Canadian , Christian Lander , a Los Angeles copywriter who grew up in Toronto and graduated from McGill University in Montreal . Lander co-authored the site with his Filipino Canadian friend Myles Valentin , after Valentin teased Lander for watching the HBO television series The Wire . Lander 's blog became popular very quickly , registering over 300,000 daily hits and over 40 million total hits by the end of September 2008 . Although the blog `` has spurred an outpouring from those who view it as offensive and racist '' , it is not about the interests of all white people , but rather a stereotype of affluent , environmentally and socially conscious , anti-corporate white North Americans , who typically hold a degree in the liberal arts . Lander claims to be lampooning contemporary versions of bohemian/hipster culture , and jokingly refers to other classes and subcultures of white people as `` the wrong kind of white people '' . Despite the site 's satirical edge , Lander regards the people he describes with affection and numbers himself among them , describing himself as `` a self-aware , left-wing person who 's not afraid to recognize the selfishness and contradictions that come on the left . '' The initialism `` SWPL '' has been adopted in some circles as a ( usually pejorative ) shorthand term for the type of people depicted on the blog . A book ( Stuff White People Like : A Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions ) was released on July 1 , 2008 . Lander is listed as the sole author of the book , although some of its content comes from the blog posts written by Valentin . The book remained on The New York Times bestseller list for months . Lander was reportedly given a $ 300,000 advance by Random House , the book 's publisher . He released a sequel ( Whiter Shades of Pale : The Stuff White People Like , Coast to Coast from Seattle 's Sweaters to Maine 's Microbrews ) on November 23 , 2010 .",
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"text": "Gingerbread (charity) Gingerbread is a registered charity ( England and Wales ) which provides advice , support and campaigns for single parent families . Following a merger with One Parent Families in 2007 it was briefly known as `` One Parent Families | Gingerbread '' before relaunching as Gingerbread in January 2009 . J. K. Rowling , formerly a single parent herself , is the charity 's President .",
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"text": "Gump's Gump 's is a luxury American home furnishings and home décor retailer , founded in 1861 in San Francisco , California .",
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"text": "Relish Publications Relish Publications is a British publishing house that specialises in fine dining cookery books . Focusing on Britain 's Michelin-starred chefs and fine dining restaurants , it services the hospitality industry throughout the United Kingdom . It works with more Michelin starred chefs than any other publishing house . Relish books has been endorsed by such celebrity chefs as James Martin , Tom Kitchin , Michael Caines , James Sommerin , Gary Jones , Si King and other leading chefs . Relish Publications also creates bespoke books for chefs , including Jean-Christophe Novelli , whose Simply Novelli title was published in 2013 . Founded in 2009 by Duncan Peters , the former Deputy Ad Director for Trinity Mirror , and his wife , Teresa , a former Events and Sponsorship Manager with the same company , the flourishing company has worked with more than 1,500 British chefs . The company produces regional cookery books , from Devon and Cornwall all the way up to the Highlands of Scotland . Each book typically features a starter , main course and dessert across a ten-page spread from between 20 and 30 regional chefs , though some feature more . Previous editions have included Relish North East , Relish Midlands , Relish Cotswolds and Oxfordshire , Relish Scotland , Relish Wales , Relish North East and Yorkshire , Relish Cumbria , Relish South West , Relish Greater Manchester and Cheshire , Relish Merseyside and Lancashire , Relish Cumbria Second Helping , Relish Wales - Second Helping and Relish Scotland - Second Helping . The company aims to produce four such titles each year . The company aims to produce four such titles each year . The company works with some of the UK 's finest designers and food photographers , including Tim Green and Andy Richardson . Relish cook books are stocked in such outlets as Waterstones and Harvey Nicols and the titles have won great praise from the culinary sector . Restaurants view the books as have simultaneous benefit as both a promotional tool and a commercially viable product . The company has won a series of testimonials from prestigious chefs . Tom Kitchin said : `` The Relish Cookbook offers some great inspiration to make the most of these wonderful ingredients in season . '' Michael Caines said : `` These books are packed full of delicious places to eat and delicious recipes to cook . '' Si King said : `` Enjoy the book , I have . '' Gary Jones , from Le Manoir , said : `` The book brings together some of the most talented chefs from the region . In shines the spotlight on the ways in which fresh , seasonal , local ingredients are put to good use . '' The next book to be published will be Relish South East which is due for publication at the end of January 2015 , with a book launch to be held at The Ockendon .",
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"text": "Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company The Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company is a fortune cookie company located along Jackson Street in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco , California in the United States . In 2011 , Wired voted the company as one of their top ten `` geekiest '' places in San Francisco . The cookie company , located between Jackson and Washington Streets in Ross Alley , was opened in 1962 . It is owned by Franklin Yee . They make traditional fortune cookies , as well as chocolate flavored fortune cookies , almond cookies , and other sweets . Visitors can observe workers using motorized circular griddles to create fortune cookies , which they sell for $ 5 a bag or flat cookies for $ 3 a bag ( March 2015 ) . The company also makes `` fortuneless '' cookies . They charge for photographs of the workers , for 50 cents .",
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"text": "Hari Nayak Hari Nayak is an Indian chef , restaurateur , author , and a renowned Indian food and culinary consultant . Hari 's signature style of cooking is distinctly featured in his best seller cookbook `` Modern Indian Cooking '' . Chef Hari has pioneered the next generation of Indian Cooking with his latest cookbook with chef Daniel Bolud . It was named as best of the season by LA times . Haris latest book is My Indian Kitchen : Preparing Delicious Indian Meals without Fear or Fuss by Tuttle Publishing . Hari also pioneered America 's first ice cream patisserie , Halo Fete located in Princeton , New Jersey . Hari graduated from the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration in Manipal , Karnataka , India.Then after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in 1998 , he then worked in restaurants in New York City and also as an apprentice with Alain Ducasse . Hari is the co founder of `` Cooking for life '' which was founded by chef Vikas Khanna . Hari has been the lead organizer for various fund raising culinary events for causes like Tsunami , Gulf Coast , Katrina and the first ever global cooking series at the wonders of the world `` The living Pyramids `` . The Living Pyramids event which was at Giza , Egypt was featured in a television series All Together Now on ABC TV in New York .",
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"text": "Jinx (TV series) Jinx is a British children 's comedy television sitcom based on the ` Lulu Baker ' trilogy of books , written by Fiona Dunbar . The first series premiered on 31 October 2009 on CBBC and ended its initial run on 23 January 2010 . The series follows the life of Lulu Baker , a teenager who is able to cook spells . However , her fairy godmother , Cookie , stops things from going smoothly . The first series was produced by Kindle Entertainment and over a three-month period , filmed in BBC Manchester studios and Oxford Road Studios , a second series has not been commissioned yet . Australian free-to-air channel ABC3 started airing the first episode on 28 September 2010 .",
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"text": "Tiffin (confectionery) Tiffin is a form of cake-like confection composed of crushed biscuits ( most commonly digestive biscuits ) , sugar , syrup , raisins and cocoa powder , often covered with a layer of melted chocolate . Unlike regular cakes , Tiffin does not require baking . Instead , following preparation of the mixture , the confection is chilled until set . As a consequence the product may also be known as ` fridge cake ' or another similar term . It was invented in the early 1900s in Troon , Scotland . The confectioner Cadbury produces a chocolate bar called `` Tiffin '' , consisting of biscuit pieces and raisins in chocolate , as part of its Dairy Milk range .",
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"text": "Mumzworld Mumzworld is a Middle East bilingual online marketplace catering for mother , baby and child products from newborns to 12-year-olds . The company was founded in November 2011 by a team of regional entrepreneurs and parents , and is headed by CEO Mona Ataya . The site offers a range of local , regional and global brands for families in Dubai , Abu Dhabi , the UAE , Saudi Arabia , Qatar , Kuwait , Bahrain and the rest of the Middle East . Products for sale on the site include Chicco , Lego , Disney and Mattel and more than 250 brands . 70 per cent of the range is from regional suppliers and manufacturers and 30 per cent of the range is exclusive to Mumzworld The website also offers information and reviews on toys , books and clothing for babies , pre-schoolers , up to the age of 12 .",
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"text": "Cook Trading COOK ( officially Cook Trading Ltd ) is a manufacturer and retailer of frozen ready meals , established in 1997 and based in Sittingbourne , Kent . Their founding statement is , ` To cook using the same ingredients and techniques you would at home , so everything looks and tastes homemade . ' All their meals are made without the use of artificial additives and preservatives . Savoury dishes are made by hand in their kitchen in Kent , puddings at a kitchen in Somerset , and they are primarily sold through a network of their own shops . They have over 80 shops nationwide , with the highest concentration across the South East of England . They also sell through over 400 farm shops and other independent retailers throughout the UK , and online via their website . In 2009 they started to expand as a franchise business ; over 30 of their shops are now franchises .",
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"text": "Sugar (TV series) Sugar is a TV cooking show shown on Food Network Canada hosted by Canadian pastry chef Anna Olson . The official show description reads `` Anna Olson satisfies sweet cravings with great dessert recipes and guides viewers from making to plating with presentation ideas to dress up any dessert . '' Premiered in October 2002 , Sugar is a half-hour show which specializes in desserts . Each episode has a theme ingredient . Host Anna Olson makes one simple dessert with the theme ingredient in the first part of the show . During the second and third part , she creates a more elaborate or decadent dessert with the same ingredient . During the last few minutes of the program called the `` Switch-Up '' , Anna re-invents the first dessert with a few tricks and turns it into something more special . Sugar aired for five seasons on Food Network Canada and its 151 episodes has been syndicated in 40 countries .",
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"text": "Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book The Australian Women 's Weekly Children 's Birthday Cake Book ( also known as The AWWCBCB ) is a recipe book focused on children 's - themed birthday cakes published as part of the The Australian Women 's Weekly magazine cookbook series by Australian Consolidated Press , written by Maryanne Blacker and Pamela Clark . First published in 1980 , and re-released in 2011 , it has become an `` Australian cult classic '' and a `` publishing phenomenon '' . Between its launch in 1980 and its relaunch in 2011 , the book sold more than 1 million copies , despite having been out of print for a significant portion of that period . During the 70s and 80s , The Australian Women 's Weekly was among the highest-selling magazines in Australia and published a wide range of cake decorating , recipe and meal idea book and magazine titles .",
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"text": "Parlour (ice cream) Parlour is a brand of frozen dessert currently produced by Nestlé . It is not to be confused with an ice cream parlour , which is any type of vendor selling ice cream . Parlour comes in many different flavours and is available mainly in Canada . Originally produced by Sealtest Ice Cream Parlor in the United States ( and branded by Ault Foods ) as an ice cream , it no longer meets the legal definition of ice cream due to a change in the recipe ; the high content of palm oils ( see Mellorine ) . Parlour now competes with bigger brands of ice cream such as : Chapman 's , Breyers and others .",
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"text": "Dutch baby pancake A Dutch baby pancake , sometimes called a German pancake , a Bismarck , or a Dutch puff , is a sweet popover that is normally served for breakfast . It is derived from the German Pfannkuchen . It is made with eggs , flour , sugar and milk , and usually seasoned with vanilla and cinnamon , although occasionally fruit or another flavoring is also added . It is baked in a cast iron or metal pan and falls soon after being removed from the oven . It is generally served with fresh squeezed lemon , butter , and powdered sugar , fruit toppings or syrup . A basic batter incorporates 1/3 cup flour and 1/3 cup liquid per egg . According to Sunset magazine , Dutch babies were introduced in the first half of the 1900s at Manca 's Cafe , a family-run restaurant that was located in Seattle , Washington and that was owned by Victor Manca . While these pancakes are derived from the German pancake dish , it is said that the name Dutch baby was coined by one of Victor Manca 's daughters , where `` Dutch '' perhaps was her corruption of the German autonym deutsch . In 1942 , Manca 's Cafe owned the trademark for Dutch babies , although the cafe later closed in the 1950s . The Dutch baby is a specialty of some diners and chains that specialize in breakfast dishes , such as the Oregon-founded The Original Pancake House or the New England-based chain Bickford 's , which makes both a plain Dutch baby and a similar pancake known as the Baby Apple , which contains apple slices embedded in the pancake . It is often eaten as a dessert . A David Eyre 's pancake is a variation on the Dutch baby pancake named after the American writer and editor David W. Eyre ( 1912 -- 2008 ) .",
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"text": "Shopped Shopped : The Shocking Power Of British Supermarkets is a book by British author and investigative journalist Joanna Blythman first published by Fourth Estate in 2004 . Described by one reviewer as `` an emotive and bitter attack on -LSB- Britain 's -RSB- supermarket culture '' the book examines the way supermarkets have changed `` diets , cities , countryside and economy '' in Britain and argues that consumers have unwittingly `` surrendered control over what -LSB- they -RSB- eat to a few powerful chains . '' Along with Felicity Lawrence 's Not On The Label ( 2004 ) and Colin Tudge 's So Shall We Reap ( 2003 ) , Shopped was seen by some critics as representing the frontline of the emerging , radical Slow Food movement in Europe . The book helped establish Blythman 's reputation as `` one of the most influential commentators '' on British supermarkets . It was the winner of the Best Food Book prize at the 2005 Glenfiddich Food and Drink Awards and was shortlisted for the 2005 Guild of Food Writers ' Awards .",
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"text": "Enjoy Life Foods Enjoy Life Foods is an independently operated subsidiary of Mondelez International based in Chicago , Illinois that produces foods that are gluten-free and free-from the top 8 most common allergens as defined by the FDA . All products are free-from wheat , dairy , peanuts , tree nuts , egg , soy , fish , and shellfish , and made in a dedicated nut - and gluten-free bakery in Jeffersonville , Indiana . The company was co-founded by Scott Mandell and Bert Cohen in 2001 and sells its products in the United States , Canada , Australia , the UK , and online . Enjoy Life Foods caters to individuals with dietary restrictions , such as Gluten-Free Diets and nut allergies . The company is gluten-free certified by the Gluten Free Certification Organization ( GFCO ) , Kosher-certified by the Chicago Rabbinical Council ( cRc ) , Halal-certified by Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America ( IFANCA ) , and makes many products that are vegan friendly . In addition to its products , Enjoy Life Foods also offers resources for consumers to live a gluten-free and casein-free life style .",
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"text": "Ciao Bella Gelato Company Ciao Bella Gelato Company is a company specializing in gelatos and sorbets . It was begun in 1983 in a kitchen in New York City 's Little Italy . Traditional recipes from Torino were used . Ciao Bella , as it is more commonly called , was formerly owned by Charlie Apt and F.W. Pearce .",
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"text": "Average Betty Average Betty is a short-format , food entertainment web series written , produced , and performed by Sara O'Donnell . The web series debuted on iTunes in August 2006 as an innovative blend of cooking and campy comedy sketches . The unique format caused some people to question if Average Betty was even a cooking show at all . The show attracted millions of viewers and it received accolades from both new and traditional media , including Fox News , Yahoo! , and the food editors at the Los Angeles Times , and The Tampa Tribune . The Food Editor at The Tampa Tribune , published a full-page article featuring sixteen color photos , `` Bye-Bye , Betty Crocker Hello Average Betty , '' in the Flavor Section . A preview of the article , `` Betty Has A Recipe For Web Success , '' made the front page of The Tampa Tribune . In October 2007 Average Betty made the Los Angeles KTTV-Fox 11 10 o'clock news in a story called Average Betty Heating up the Internet ! In November 2007 , Average Betty again made the Fox 10 o'clock news , this time in her hometown of Tampa Bay , Florida . In December , 2007 , iTunes named Average Betty a `` Best of 2007 Podcast . '' The show has evolved beyond its campy comedy sketch origins . It now includes creative recipes , cooking demonstrations , and interviews with celebrity chef 's such as Michael Chiarello , Ming Tsai , and Stephanie Izard . Adam Gropman , of LA Weekly , describes O'Donnell as `` an Internet phenomenon , a self-created culinary personality finding an audience without the benefit of a book deal , magazines or a TV show . '' In 2011 , O'Donnell became one of 16 YouTube cooking channels selected for the first class of YouTube Next Chefs , which included $ 10,000 of grant money , $ 5,000 of equipment , and expert tutoring from Google/YouTube . The program is intended to focus attention on up-and-coming food vloggers . AverageBetty 's web traffic increased significantly as a result , averaging 75,000 to 100,000 monthly views on YouTube .",
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"text": "Seven Days in May Seven Days in May is a 1964 American political thriller motion picture about a military-political cabal 's planned take-over of the United States government in reaction to the president 's negotiation of a disarmament treaty with the Soviet Union . Directed by John Frankenheimer , it stars Burt Lancaster , Kirk Douglas , Fredric March , and Ava Gardner . The screenplay was written by Rod Serling based on the novel of the same name by Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II , published in September 1962 .",
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"text": "Douglas Smith (special effects artist) Douglas Smith is a special effects artist who is best known as one of the people who won at the 69th Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects on the film Independence Day . He won with Volker Engel , Clay Pinney and Joe Viskocil .",
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"text": "First Yank into Tokyo First Yank into Tokyo is a 1945 United States war film ; it takes place during World War II . It was directed by Gordon Douglas .",
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"text": "28 Days (film) 28 Days is a 2000 American comedy-drama film directed by Betty Thomas . Sandra Bullock plays Gwen Cummings , a newspaper columnist obliged to enter rehabilitation for alcoholism . The film costars Viggo Mortensen , Dominic West , Elizabeth Perkins , Steve Buscemi , and Diane Ladd .",
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"text": "Seven and the Sun Seven and the Sun was an American rock band best known for their 2002 single `` Walk with Me '' . Their song was used in the TV soap opera Passions and was also featured in the Columbia Pictures film , America 's Sweethearts starring Julia Roberts , Billy Crystal , John Cusack and Catherine Zeta-Jones . It received moderate air play on American radio , reaching number 38 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 , number 27 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 and number 40 on the Billboard Top 40 Tracks chart . `` Walk with Me '' was their only hit . Their song `` Jump ( The Velvet Rope ) '' was featured in the 2001 Warner Bros. film , Summer Catch starring Freddie Prinze , Jr. and Jessica Biel . In September , 2003 , their song `` Back to the Innocence '' was chosen to be the theme song for The John Walsh Show on NBC . A second album was recorded but never released and the band has since broken up . In 2007 , band members Seven Williams ( born Keith Volpone ) & Wally Brandt reformed as Whiskey Falls with more of a country/rock flare ( a la The Eagles ) along with Buck Johnson and Damon Johnson ( no relation ) . The self-titled debut album was released on September 25 , 2007 , on the Midas Records Nashville label . It produced two Top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in `` Last Train Running '' ( # 32 ) and `` Falling Into You '' ( # 40 ) . A second album was never released . Seven Williams & Wally Brandt have since dedicated their time to their music production company , We3Kings Music writing and producing music for television and film . They have written the theme songs to NBC 's The John Walsh Show , Fox 's Tru Calling and The Simple Life and ABC 's The Two-Timer , NBC 's Minute to Win It , Tabatha 's Salon Makeover to Sarah Palin 's Alaska , Dance Moms and Ryan & Tatum : The O'Neals . They have also written cues and promos for several TV shows including NBC 's Las Vegas , Starting Over , Access Hollywood and Entertainment Tonight . Their major motion picture credits include America 's Sweethearts , Summer Catch and Columbia Pictures feature The Quest and most recently , 20th Century Fox Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Dog Days .",
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"text": "28 Weeks Later 28 Weeks Later is a 2007 British science fiction horror film , structured as a sequel to the critically and commercially successful 2002 film 28 Days Later . 28 Weeks Later was co-written and directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo , with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland , director and writer of 28 Days Later respectively , now acting as executive producers . It was released in the United Kingdom and United States on 11 May 2007 . The plot depicts the efforts of NATO military forces to salvage a safe zone in London following the events in 28 Days Later , the consequence of two young siblings breaking protocol to find their infected mother , and the resulting reintroduction of the highly contagious virus to the safe zone .",
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"text": "The Juggler (film) The Juggler ( 1953 ) is a drama film about a survivor of the Holocaust , played by Kirk Douglas . The screenplay was adapted by Michael Blankfort from his novel of the same name .",
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"text": "Warren Douglas Warren Douglas ( July 29 , 1911 -- November 15 , 1997 ) was an American film actor and screenwriter .",
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"text": "AUDELCO AUDELCO , the Audience Development Committee , Inc. , was established in 1973 by the late Vivian Robinson to honor excellence in New York City African American Theatre through presentation of Vivan Robinson/AUDELCO Recognition Awards ( a.k.a. Viv awards ) . The awards were created to promote `` recognition , understanding and awareness of the arts in the African-American community '' . The AUDELCO Viv awards recognize the following , whether Broadway or off-Broadway : Productions by Black companies Shows written or directed by Blacks Black actors in shows AUDELCO has an office in Central Harlem , New York City The President is Grace Jones and the board of directors consistsof : A.Curtis Farrow ; Ralph Carter , Toni Peterson , Jacqueline Feffries ; Linda Armstrong ; Honorable Donna M. Mills ; Fred R.Powell ; Mary Seymour ; Dale Richardo Shields ; Terrence Spivey ; Ronald Stone Esq and Mary B. Davis Chair Emeritus . The organization has thousands of members , a newsletter , and a black theater collection of books , photos , slides and scripts as well as an extensive clipping file on black theater companies and productions . The AUDELCO awards are limited to productions mounted by professional , not-for-profit theater organizations which have been in existence for at least two years and have had a minimum of 500 hours of rehearsal , performance , or training . Additionally , productions have to have been performed over 12 times between September 1 of one year and August 31 of the next . Workshop productions and works-in-progress are not eligible . The AUDELCO Viv awards allow celebrities and everyday people to get to share their love of theater and their appreciation for the incredible performances , scripts , direction , costumes and sets that have been presented during the last theater season . Michael O'Hare was the first white actor to win this award presented by the black theater community of New York for his performance in the play `` Shades of Brown '' which examined the effects of apartheid in South Africa . ( Former AUDELOC awardees included , Kerry Washington ( AUDELCO 's first Rising star ) ; Samuel L. Jackson ; Phylicia Rashad ; Debbie Allen ; Denzel Washington , Barbara Montgomery , Sanaa Lathan and others ) .",
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"text": "Hollywood blacklist The Hollywood blacklist -- as the broader entertainment industry blacklist is generally known -- was the practice of denying employment to screenwriters , actors , directors , musicians , and other American entertainment professionals during the mid-20th century because they were accused of having Communist ties or sympathies . Artists were barred from work on the basis of their alleged membership in or sympathy with the Communist Party USA or refusal to assist investigations into the party 's activities . Even during the period of its strictest enforcement , the late 1940s through the late 1950s , the blacklist was rarely made explicit or verifiable , but it directly damaged the careers of scores of individuals working in the film industry . The first systematic Hollywood blacklist was instituted on November 25 , 1947 , the day after ten writers and directors were cited for contempt of Congress for refusing to testify to the House Un-American Activities Committee . A group of studio executives , acting under the aegis of the Association of Motion Picture Producers , fired the artists -- the so-called Hollywood Ten -- and made what has become known as the Waldorf Statement . On June 22 , 1950 , a pamphlet entitled Red Channels was published . Focused on the field of broadcasting , it identified 151 entertainment industry professionals in the context of `` Red Fascists and their sympathizers . '' Soon , most of those named , along with a host of other artists , were barred from employment in most of the entertainment field . The blacklist lasted until 1960 , when Dalton Trumbo , a Communist Party member from 1943 to 1948 and member of the Hollywood Ten , was credited as the screenwriter of the highly successful film Exodus , and later publicly acknowledged by actor Kirk Douglas for writing the screenplay for the movie Spartacus . A number of those blacklisted , however , were still barred from work in their professions for years afterward .",
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"text": "7th Golden Raspberry Awards The 7th Golden Raspberry Awards were held on March 29 , 1987 , at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel to recognize the worst the movie industry had to offer in 1986 . For the first time , the Razzies had a tie for Worst Picture , between Howard the Duck and Under the Cherry Moon . Recipients are denoted in bold :",
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"text": "Seven Day Mile `` Seven Day Mile '' is a song by the Irish band The Frames , from their third album Dance the Devil . This song is often used as an opening song on their tours , and varies substantially in mood from the quiet , understated opening to the impassioned climax . `` Seven Day Mile '' also appears in the `` On The Edge '' film soundtrack , starring Irish Actor Cillian Murphy . The song also appears at the end of the second episode in the 6th season of the television show , House .",
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"text": "Doug Selby Doug Selby is a fictional creation of Erle Stanley Gardner . He appears in nine books , most originally serialized in magazines . He was portrayed by Jim Hutton in a 1971 television movie , They Call It Murder , loosely based on The D.A. Draws a Circle -- the only film adaptation of the series .",
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"text": "Portlandia (season 7) The seventh season of the television comedy Portlandia premiered on IFC in the United States on January 5 , 2017 , consisting a total of 10 episodes . The series stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein .",
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"text": "Home at Seven (play) Home at Seven is a 1950 British mystery play by R.C. Sheriff . David Preston returns home from work to his wife Janet to find that 24 hours have elapsed without him even realising it , and it is now a day later than he thought . As hard as he tries , he can not recall the missing day . Evidence then emerges suggesting that he was involved in a theft and murder that happened in the period that he can not account for . In 1952 the play was adapted as a film Home at Seven directed by and starring Ralph Richardson .",
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"text": "Streets of Death Streets of Death is a 1987 American film . Tommy Kirk had retired from acting when the film was made but the producer made him an offer `` that was hard to refuse . '' He was the only professional actor in the cast . The film had some problems ... . I played a cop who has been kicked off the force because he was a drunk and had accidentally killed somebody . But he wanted to be back on the force , to be a cop again , so he goes off on his own and tries to solve this string of serial killings in the Los Angeles suburbs ... That picture was a good example of a case of good intentions .",
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"text": "Channel 7 (musician) Marcus Vest , known by his stage name Seven Aurelius is an American singer , songwriter , and producer .",
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"text": "Jackson Gillis Jackson Clark Gillis ( August 21 , 1916 -- August 19 , 2010 ) was an American radio and television scriptwriter whose career spanned more than 40 years and encompassed a wide range of genres . Gillis was born in Kalama , Washington to a highway engineer and a piano teacher . His family moved to California when he was a teenager . He attended California State University , Fresno , but transferred to Stanford University , where he earned his undergraduate degree in English in 1938 . He worked in England after graduating from college . After returning to the United States , he performed with the Barter Theatre in Virginia , together with Gregory Peck . George Bernard Shaw attended a performance of one of his plays , in which Gillis acted . Gillis received a note from Shaw that critiqued his exit , a postcard Gillis retained for decades . He enlisted in the United States Army and worked as an intelligence officer during World War II in the Pacific Theater . After completing his military service , Gillis moved to Los Angeles and took a job writing for radio shows , including the dramas The Whistler and Let George Do It . He moved into television scriptwriting and earned his first credit -- for an episode of Racket Squad , a series that starred Reed Hadley -- in 1952 . He wrote for The Adventures of Superman from 1953 to 1957 and also spent several years writing for Perry Mason and Lassie . His scriptwriting was prolific and varied , and over the years , he worked on shows such as Lost in Space , Hawaii Five-O , and Knight Rider . He wrote for the series Columbo , starring Peter Falk , from 1971 to 1992 . He also wrote a pair of detective novels , The Killers of Starfish and Chainsaw . After retiring from Hollywood in the 1990s , Gillis and his wife moved to Moscow , Idaho , to be near their daughter . Gillis was married to the former Patricia Cassidy , a fellow actor whom he met during his brief acting career at the Barter Theatre , until her death in 2003 . He died at age 93 on August 19 , 2010 , of pneumonia in Moscow , Idaho . His daughter recalled that her father watched little on television other than football , as `` he thought most of what was on TV was junk '' .",
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"text": "May 3rd Films May 3rd Films is a film and television production company founded in 2003 by noted filmmaker Kirk Fraser .",
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"text": "Smallville (season 7) Season seven of Smallville , an American television series , began airing on September 27 , 2007 . The series recounts the early adventures of Kryptonian Clark Kent as he adjusts to life in the fictional town of Smallville , Kansas , during the years before he becomes Superman . The seventh season comprises 20 episodes and concluded its initial airing on May 15 , 2008 , marking the second season to air on The CW television network . Regular cast members during season seven include Tom Welling , Michael Rosenbaum , Kristin Kreuk , Allison Mack , John Glover , Erica Durance , Aaron Ashmore , and Laura Vandervoort . In addition to bringing in new regular cast members this season , the Smallville team brought in familiar faces from the Superman media history , old villains from the show 's past , as well as new DC Comics characters . This season focuses on Clark Kent meeting his biological cousin Kara ( Vandervoort ) , and teaching her how to control her abilities in public ; Lana Lang 's behavior toward her friends , Lex Luthor , and after it is discovered that she faked her own death ; Chloe coming to terms with her newly discovered kryptonite-induced ability ; and the secret of the Daily Planet 's new editor Grant Gabriel . Towards the end of the season , Clark faces the dual threat from returning villain Brainiac ( James Marsters ) , and Lex 's discovery of his father 's secret society who possess the means to control Clark . The season culminates with a showdown between Lex and Clark at the Fortress of Solitude , wherein the fortress is brought down , setting the series up for the following season . Smallville 's season seven , along with many other American television shows , was caught in the middle of a contract dispute between the Writers Guild of America , East ( WGAE ) , Writers Guild of America , west ( WGAw ) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers ( AMPTP ) . The dispute led to a strike by the writers , which has caused this season to end prematurely with only twenty episodes being produced , instead of the standard twenty-two episodes . The strike also forced The CW to push back airdates on several episodes , and cost Allison Mack her directorial debut . Smallville 's Season seven slipped in the ratings , averaging 3.7 million viewers weekly , and the series ranked as the 175th most-watched television series , out of 220 , for the 2007 -- 08 television year .",
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"text": "Reds (film) Reds is a 1981 American epic drama film co-written , produced and directed by Warren Beatty . The picture centers on the life and career of John Reed , the journalist and writer who chronicled the Russian Revolution in his book Ten Days That Shook the World . Beatty stars in the lead role alongside Diane Keaton as Louise Bryant and Jack Nicholson as Eugene O'Neill . The supporting cast includes Edward Herrmann , Jerzy Kosinski , Paul Sorvino , Maureen Stapleton , Gene Hackman , Ramon Bieri , Nicolas Coster and M. Emmet Walsh . The film also features , as `` witnesses , '' interviews with the 98-year-old radical educator and peace activist Scott Nearing , author Dorothy Frooks , reporter and author George Seldes , civil liberties advocate Roger Baldwin , and the American writer Henry Miller , among others . Beatty was awarded the Academy Award for Best Director and the film was nominated for Best Picture , but lost to Chariots of Fire . Beatty , Keaton , Nicholson and Stapleton were nominated for Best Actor , Best Actress , Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress , respectively . Stapleton was the only one of the four to win . Beatty was also nominated , along with co-writer Trevor Griffiths , for Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay , but lost to Chariots of Fire . Beatty became the third person to be nominated for Academy Awards in the categories Best Actor , Director and Original Screenplay for a film nominated for Best Picture . In June 2008 , the American Film Institute revealed its `` Ten Top Ten '' -- the best ten films in ten `` classic '' American film genres -- after polling over 1,500 people from the creative community . Reds was acknowledged as the ninth best film in the epic genre .",
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"text": "Anne Hathaway Anne Jacqueline Hathaway ( born November 12 , 1982 ) is an American actress and singer . Born in Brooklyn , New York and brought up in Millburn , New Jersey , Hathaway was inspired to act by her mother and as a high school student was nominated for the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Award for Best Performance by a High School Actress for her performance in Once Upon a Mattress . She made her professional screen debut in the short-lived Fox television series Get Real ( 1999 -- 2000 ) , before landing the lead role of Mia Thermopolis in the Disney comedy film The Princess Diaries ( 2001 ) , for which she won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress -- Comedy . Hathaway went on to become a widely praised `` role model for children '' for her roles in Nicholas Nickleby ( 2002 ) , Ella Enchanted ( 2004 ) , The Princess Diaries 2 : Royal Engagement ( 2004 ) , and Hoodwinked ! ( 2005 ) . Hathaway began to transition to more adult roles in 2005 , winning a DVD Exclusive Award for Best Actress for Havoc ( 2005 ) , receiving a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for her role in the critically acclaimed Brokeback Mountain ( 2005 ) , garnering further recognition for appearing alongside Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada ( 2006 ) , and earning a BIFA nomination for Best Performance by an Actress for her portrayal of Jane Austen in Becoming Jane ( 2007 ) . Hathaway received praise for her performance as a recovering drug addict in Rachel Getting Married ( 2008 ) , for which she won the Critics ' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress and was nominated for the Academy , Golden Globe , Screen Actors Guild , and Indie Spirit Awards for Best Actress / Female Lead . She went on to win her second Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress -- Comedy for starring in Bride Wars ( 2009 ) and in 2010 , appeared in the box office hits Valentine 's Day , Alice in Wonderland and Love & Other Drugs , which earned her the Satellite Award for Best Actress and a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress -- Motion Picture Comedy or Musical . In 2011 , Hathaway voiced Jewel in the animated film Rio and hosted the 83rd Academy Awards with James Franco , which was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program . In 2012 , she portrayed Catwoman in Christopher Nolan 's The Dark Knight Rises , for which she won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress . The same year , she starred as Fantine in Tom Hooper 's Les Misérables , which earned her widespread acclaim and she won the Academy , Golden Globe , BAFTA , and SAG Awards for Best Supporting Actress . Hathaway has since gone on to appear in Rio 2 ( 2014 ) , Interstellar ( 2014 ) , The Intern ( 2015 ) , and reprised her role as the White Queen in Alice Through the Looking Glass ( 2016 ) . People magazine named Hathaway one of its breakthrough stars of 2001 , and she appeared on its list of the world 's 50 Most Beautiful People in 2006 . Following a four-year relationship with real estate developer Raffaello Follieri , Hathaway married Adam Shulman in 2012 , with whom she has one son , born in March 2016 .",
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"text": "Cultural depictions of Anne Boleyn Anne Boleyn , the second wife of King Henry VIII of England , has inspired or been mentioned in numerous artistic and cultural works . The following lists cover various media , enduring works of high art , and recent representations in popular culture , film and fiction . The entries represent portrayals that a reader has a reasonable chance of encountering , rather than a complete catalogue . Anne Boleyn was the second wife of Henry VIII and was the mother of Elizabeth I.",
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"text": "Gaiety Girls Gaiety Girls were the chorus girls in Edwardian musical comedies , beginning in the 1890s at the Gaiety Theatre , London , in the shows produced by George Edwardes . The popularity of this genre of musical theatre depended , in part , on the beautiful dancing corps of `` Gaiety Girls '' appearing onstage in bathing attire and in the latest fashions . The 1890s Gaiety Girls were respectable , elegant young ladies , unlike the corseted actresses from London 's earlier musical burlesques . Later , even the stars of these musical comedies were referred to as Gaiety Girls .",
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"text": "Pollyanna (1960 film) Pollyanna is a 1960 Walt Disney Productions feature film , starring child actress Hayley Mills , Jane Wyman , Karl Malden , and Richard Egan , in a story about a cheerful orphan changing the outlook of a small town . Based on the novel Pollyanna ( 1913 ) by Eleanor Porter , the film was written and directed by David Swift . The film marks Mills 's first of six films for Disney , and it won the actress an Academy Juvenile Award .",
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"text": "Blairstown Theater Festival The Blairstown Theater Festival operated from December 2006 through November 2007 at historic Roy 's Hall ( also known as Roy 's Theatre ) , a former silent movie theater built in 1913 at 30 Main Street in Blairstown , New Jersey . On July 13 , 2007 , the company attracted considerable media attention when they presented three screenings of the classic horror film , Friday the 13th , which was shot in and around Blairstown in the fall of 1979 . Roy 's Hall appears in the film shortly after the opening credits . The company 's January 2007 production of Letters from the Inside was selected by The Star-Ledger as one of the top five new plays of the 2006 -- 2007 New Jersey theater season and actress Kelli Ambrose , who played Mandy in Letters from the Inside , was selected as one of the top five Best Leading Actresses in a Play . Among the other concerts and productions presented by the Blairstown Theater Festival were Nancy Anderson singing early Broadway songs backed by the Baroque Orchestra of North Jersey ( Baroque to Broadway ) , the Still River Band in Concert , Malachy McCourt and Jarlath Conroy in A Couple of Blaguards , Betsy Palmer and Will Hutchins in A.R. Gurney 's Love Letters , the New Jersey premiere of I Am Anne Frank , and concerts by cabaret performers KT Sullivan ( Vienna to Weimar ) , John O'Neil ( ` So Kaye ) , the Western Wind Vocal Ensemble ( Holiday Light ) , Cris Groenendaal ( Music of the Night ) , Jana Robbins ( One Hell of a Ride ! The Songs of Cy Coleman ) and jazz pianist Bill Mays and his Inventions Trio . The company also presented several film festivals with such classic titles as Gone with the Wind , Casablanca , Seven Samurai , Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein , A Night at the Opera , The Court Jester , -LSB- -LSB- Beauty and the Beast ( 1946 film ) | La Belle et la Bête -RSB- -RSB- , Black Orpheus , Mon Oncle , The Wages of Fear and La Strada . The Blairstown Theater Festival was not able to continue past its first season for several reasons . Most significantly , Blairstown Township suddenly increased the real estate taxes on the building by more than 680 % ( from $ 1,031.55 to $ 7,032.30 ) and the landlord decided to sell the theatre . A CD featuring highlights from the Blairstown Theater Festival 's season was released in February 2008 .",
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"text": "Anne One Hundred Anne One Hundred is a 1933 British drama film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Betty Stockfeld , Gyles Isham and Dennis Wyndham . It was based on the play Anne One Hundred Percent by Sewell Collins . It was made at Elstree Studios as a quota quickie .",
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"text": "Anne of Avonlea (1975 film) Anne of Avonlea is a film made for television 4-part mini-series , developed in the United Kingdom by the BBC . It is based on Anne of Avonlea , the sequel to Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery .",
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"text": "25th Academy Awards The 25th Academy Awards ceremony was held on March 19 , 1953 . It took place at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood , California , and the NBC International Theatre in New York City . It was the first Academy Awards ceremony to be televised , and the first ceremony to be held in Hollywood and New York City simultaneously . It was also the only year that the New York ceremonies were to be held in the NBC International Theatre on Columbus Circle , which was shortly thereafter demolished and replaced by the New York Coliseum convention center . A major upset occurred in the category of Best Picture . The heavily favored High Noon lost to Cecil B. DeMille 's The Greatest Show on Earth , eventually considered among the worst films to have won the Academy Award for Best Picture . The American film magazine Premiere placed the movie on its list of the 10 worst Oscar winners and the British film magazine Empire rated it # 3 on their list of the 10 worst Oscar winners . It has the lowest spot on Rotten Tomatoes ' list of the 81 films to win Best Picture . Of all the films nominated for the Oscar this year , only High Noon and Singin ' in the Rain would show up 46 years later on the American Film Institute list of the greatest American films of the 20th Century . For a film that only received two nominations , Singin ' in the Rain went on to be named as the greatest American musical film of all time and in the 2007 American Film Institute updated list as the fifth greatest American film of all time , while High Noon was ranked twenty-seventh on the same 2007 list , as well . The Bad and the Beautiful won five awards , the most wins ever for a film not nominated for Best Picture . It was also the second Academy Awards in which a film not nominated for Best Picture received the most awards of the evening , excluding years where there were ties for the most wins . The only other film to do this was The Thief of Bagdad at the 13th Academy Awards ; as of the 87th Academy Awards , it has not happened since . Until Spotlight won only Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay at the 88th Academy Awards , this was the last year in which the Best Picture winner won just two Oscars . It was also the second of three years to date in which two films not nominated for Best Picture received more nominations than the winner ( The Bad and the Beautiful and Hans Christian Andersen , both with six ) . This occurred again at the 79th Academy Awards . Shirley Booth also became the last person to win an Oscar in a Leading Role to be born in the 19th century . She also holds the distinction of being the first woman in her 50s to win the award , at the age of 54 ( the second woman in her 50s to win , Julianne Moore , was 54 when awarded at the 87th Academy Awards ) . John Ford 's fourth win for Best Director set a record for the most wins in this category that remains unmatched to this day . For the first time since the introduction of Supporting Actor and Actress awards in 1936 , Best Picture , Best Director , and all four acting Oscars went to six different films . This has happened only three times since , at the 29th Academy Awards for 1956 , the 78th for 2005 , and the 85th for 2012 .",
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"text": "Cinderella Cinderella , or The Little Glass Slipper , ( Cenerentola , Cendrillon , ou La petite Pantoufle de Verre , Aschenputtel ) is a folk tale embodying a myth-element of unjust oppression/triumphant reward . Thousands of variants are known throughout the world . The title character is a young woman living in unfortunate circumstances , that are suddenly changed to remarkable fortune . The story of Rhodopis , recounted by the Greek geographer Strabo in around 7 BC , about a Greek slave girl who marries the king of Egypt , is considered the earliest known variant of the `` Cinderella '' story . The most popular version was first published by Charles Perrault in Histoires ou contes du temps passé in 1697 , and later by the Brothers Grimm in their folk tale collection Grimms ' Fairy Tales . Although the story 's title and main character 's name change in different languages , in English-language folklore `` Cinderella '' is the archetypal name . The word `` Cinderella '' has , by analogy , come to mean one whose attributes were unrecognized , or one who unexpectedly achieves recognition or success after a period of obscurity and neglect . The still-popular story of `` Cinderella '' continues to influence popular culture internationally , lending plot elements , allusions , and tropes to a wide variety of media . The Aarne -- Thompson system classifies Cinderella as `` the persecuted heroine '' .",
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"text": "Vivien Leigh Vivien Leigh ( born Vivian Mary Hartley , and also known as Lady Olivier after 1947 ; 5 November 19138 July 1967 ) was a British stage and film actress . She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress for her performances as Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind ( 1939 ) and Blanche DuBois in the film version of A Streetcar Named Desire ( 1951 ) , a role she had also played on stage in London 's West End in 1949 . She also won a Tony Award for her work in the Broadway musical version of Tovarich ( 1963 ) . After her drama school education , Leigh appeared in small roles in four films in 1935 and progressed to the role of heroine in Fire Over England ( 1937 ) . Lauded for her beauty , Leigh felt that her physical attributes sometimes prevented her from being taken seriously as an actress . Despite her fame as a screen actress , Leigh was primarily a stage performer . During her 30-year career , she played roles ranging from the heroines of Noël Coward and George Bernard Shaw comedies to classic Shakespearean characters such as Ophelia , Cleopatra , Juliet , and Lady Macbeth . Later in life , she performed as a character actress in a few films . At the time , the public strongly identified Leigh with her second husband Laurence Olivier , who was her spouse from 1940 to 1960 . Leigh and Olivier starred together in many stage productions , with Olivier often directing , and in three films . She earned a reputation for being difficult to work with , and for much of her adult life she suffered from bipolar disorder as well as recurrent bouts of chronic tuberculosis , which was first diagnosed in the mid-1940s and ultimately claimed her life at the age of 53 . Although her career had periods of inactivity , in 1999 the American Film Institute ranked Leigh as the 16th greatest female movie star of classic Hollywood cinema .",
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"text": "Cate Blanchett on screen and stage Cate Blanchett is an Australian actress who has extensively appeared in film and stage . She made her stage debut in 1992 by playing Electra in the National Institute of Dramatic Art production of the same name . She followed it with performances in Timothy Daly 's Kafka Dances ( 1993 ) and the Sydney Theatre Company stage production of Oleanna ( 1993 ) opposite Geoffrey Rush . Blanchett won the Sydney Theatre Critics Award for Best Newcomer for the former and Best Actress for the latter , making her the first person to win both awards at once . She went on to perform several roles on stage , notably Susan Traherne in Plenty ( 1999 ) , Hedda Gabler in Hedda Gabler ( 2004 ) , Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire ( 2009 ) , Yelena in Uncle Vanya ( 2011 ) and Claire in The Maids ( 2013 ) . In 1997 , Blanchett made her feature film debut in a supporting role in the World War II drama Paradise Road . The same year , she had her first leading role in Oscar and Lucinda , which earned her an AACTA Award nomination for Best Actress . Blanchett received worldwide attention for playing Queen Elizabeth I of England in the acclaimed drama Elizabeth ( 1998 ) . Her performance garnered her a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress and her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress . Elizabeth and her next film , the thriller The Talented Mr. Ripley ( 1999 ) , performed well at the box office . However , her other 1999 releasesthe widely praised An Ideal Husband and the largely panned Pushing Tinwere unsuccessful . Blanchett found greater success for portraying Galadriel in Peter Jackson 's epic fantasy trilogy The Lord of the Rings ( 2001-03 ) . During this period , she also appeared in several films which had mixed reception and performed poorly at the box office . She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress , among other honors for portraying Katharine Hepburn in Martin Scorsese 's 2004 drama The Aviator , making her the only actor to win an Oscar for portraying another Oscar-winning actor . Her only screen appearance in 2005 was in Little Fish , for which she won the AACTA Award for Best Actress . Blanchett 's performance in the 2006 thriller Notes on a Scandal garnered her another Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress . In 2007 , she received both Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominations for her roles in Elizabeth : The Golden Age and I 'm Not There , becoming one of the few actors to achieve this feat . In 2008 , Blanchett appeared in Steven Spielberg 's action adventure Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and David Fincher 's fantasy drama The Curious Case of Benjamin Button . She briefly reprised her role of Galadriel in the The Hobbit trilogy ( 2012-14 ) . For her performance as the titular socialite in Woody Allen 's 2013 drama Blue Jasmine , Blanchett won the Golden Globe , the BAFTA Award , the SAG Award and the Academy Award for Best Actress . In 2014 , she voiced Valka in the $ 620 million-grossing animated fantasy How to Train Your Dragon 2 . In 2015 , she received praise for playing Lady Tremaine in Disney 's live action film Cinderella , Mary Mapes in Truth and the titular character in Todd Haynes 's romantic drama Carol . Cinderella was a notable box office success while Carol garnered her seventh Oscar nomination . Blanchett made her Broadway debut in 2017 with The Present , receiving her first Tony Award nomination for the Best Actress in a Play .",
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"text": "You Took Advantage of Me `` You Took Advantage of Me '' is a 1928 popular song composed by Richard Rodgers , with lyrics by Lorenz Hart , for the musical Present Arms ( 1928 ) , where it was introduced by Joyce Barbour and Busby Berkeley as the characters Edna Stevens and Douglas Atwell . The characters were formerly married , but still have romantic feelings for each other . On opening night , Berkeley forgot the lyrics and had to scat and hum the entire second verse . Berkeley also claimed that his nonsense lyrics for the improvised second verse left Hart `` almost apoplectic '' , but the audience was amused and Hart later forgave him . The song was subsequently included in the 1930 film Leathernecking , an adaptation of Present Arms . Rodgers described the song as a `` sassy and unregretful number '' which audiences liked far more than traditional contemporary love songs . In his book The Poets of Tin Pan Alley , Philip Furia wrote that the song depicted a '' ... wittily self deprecating character who was perfectly suited to lyrics that were at once intricately rhymed yet casually conversational . '' One of the earliest recordings of the song was Paul Whiteman 's 1928 hit version , known especially for the performances of Bix Beiderbecke and Frankie Trumbauer . The song was a particular favorite of the Prince of Wales ( the future Edward VIII ) . In fact , he once asked singer Morton Downey to perform the song eleven times during a show at the Café de Paris in London . The song can be sung by either gender , but has traditionally been sung by women .",
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"text": "Enchanted (film) Enchanted is a 2007 American live-action/animated musical fantasy romantic comedy film , produced by Walt Disney Pictures with New York Academy Barry Sonnenfeld and Josephson Entertainment . Written by Bill Kelly and directed by Kevin Lima , the film stars Amy Adams , Patrick Dempsey , James Marsden , Timothy Spall , Idina Menzel , Rachel Covey , and Susan Sarandon . The plot focuses on Giselle , an archetypal Disney Princess , who is forced from her traditional animated world of Andalasia into the live-action world of New York City . Enchanted was the first Disney film to be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures , instead of Buena Vista Pictures Distribution . The film is both a homage to , and a self-parody of , Disney 's animated features , making numerous references to Disney 's past works through the combination of live-action filmmaking , traditional animation , and computer-generated imagery . It marks the return of traditional animation to a Disney feature film after the company 's decision to move entirely to computer animation in 2004 . Composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz , who had written songs for previous Disney films , produced the songs of Enchanted , with Menken also composing its score . The animation sequences were produced at James Baxter Animation in Pasadena . Filming of the live action segments took place around New York City . It premiered on October 20 , 2007 , at the London Film Festival before its wide release on November 21 , 2007 , in the United States . Enchanted was well-received critically , established Adams as a leading lady , and earned more than $ 340 million worldwide at the box office . It won three Saturn Awards , including Best Fantasy Film and Best Actress for Adams . Enchanted also received two nominations at the 65th Golden Globe Awards and three Best Original Song nominations at the 80th Academy Awards .",
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"text": "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Who 's Afraid of Virginia Woolf ? is a 1962 play by Edward Albee . It examines the breakdown of the marriage of a middle-aged couple , Martha and George . Late one evening , after a university faculty party , they receive an unwitting younger couple , Nick and Honey , as guests , and draw them into their bitter and frustrated relationship . The play is in three acts , normally taking a little less than three hours to perform , with two 10-minute intermissions . The title is a pun on the song `` Who 's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf ? '' from Walt Disney 's Three Little Pigs ( 1933 ) , substituting the name of the celebrated English author Virginia Woolf . Martha and George repeatedly sing this version of the song throughout the play . Who 's Afraid of Virginia Woolf ? won both the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play and the 1962 -- 63 New York Drama Critics ' Circle Award for Best Play . It is frequently revived on the modern stage . The film adaptation was released in 1966 , written by Ernest Lehman , directed by Mike Nichols , and starring Richard Burton , Elizabeth Taylor , George Segal and Sandy Dennis .",
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"text": "Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong collaborations The collaborations between Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong have attracted much attention over the years . The artists were both widely known icons not just in the areas of big band , jazz , and swing music but across 20th century popular music in general . The two African-American musicians produced three official releases together in Ella and Louis ( 1956 ) , Ella and Louis Again ( 1957 ) , and Porgy and Bess ( 1959 ) . Each release earned both commercial and critical success . As well , tracks related to those albums have also appeared in various forms in multi-artist collections and other such records . In terms of touring performances , Fitzgerald once again teamed up with Armstrong , after the success of their first album , to hold a series of concerts at the Hollywood Bowl . The duo 's music proved popular with the live audiences . Two live tracks from those 1956 concerts would end up being released as album bonus material in the 1990s .",
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"text": "List of awards and nominations received by Anne Hathaway The following is a list of awards and nominations received by Anne Hathaway throughout her acting career .",
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"text": "Elvi Hale Patricia Elvi Hake , born on 29 January 1931 , is a British actress who uses the name Elvi Hale professionally . Raised in Romford , Essex , she may be best known for playing Anne of Cleves in The Six Wives of Henry VIII , broadcast in 1970 . Hale was nominated for a BAFTA award for most promising film newcomer for her performance in Wendy Toye 's True as a Turtle ( 1957 ) . She retired from film and television work in 1990 .",
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"text": "Seven Sweethearts Seven Sweethearts is a 1942 musical film directed by Frank Borzage and starring Kathryn Grayson , Marsha Hunt and Van Heflin . Seven Sweethearts generated legal trouble seven years later . In 1949 , Hungarian playwright Ferenc Herczeg sued MGM , producer Joe Pasternak and screenwriters Walter Reisch and Leo Townsend for $ 200,000 , claiming they had plagiarized his play Seven Sisters , which he had written in 1903 and which Paramount Pictures had adapted into The Seven Sisters a 1915 movie starring Madge Evans . Herczeg was imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp in Hungary when Seven Sweethearts was produced and released , and consequently he did n't learn of the film 's existence until 1948 . The suit was settled out of court for a substantial amount . Kathryn Grayson 's real-life sister , Frances Raeburn , played `` Cornelius . ''",
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"text": "Isle of Canes Isle of Canes ( ISBN 1-59331-306-3 ) , a novel by Elizabeth Shown Mills , follows an African family from its importation and enslavement in 1735 through four generations of freedom in Creole Louisiana to its re-subjugation by Jim Crow at the close of the nineteenth century . Mills explores the family 's `` struggle to find a place in -LSB- a -RSB- tightly defined world of black and white '' -- a world made more complex by the larger struggle of Louisiana 's native ancien regime to preserve its culture amid the Anglo-Protestant `` invasion '' that followed the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and the resulting battle for political and social hegemony . Isle 's central theme is the ambiguous lives of those who escaped colonial slavery only to find they could not survive as free without complicity in the slave regime . The novel 's subject-family is one that has been both romanticized and excoriated by journalists , academics , descendants , and current websites over the past half-century . Isle 's interpretation of their controversial role is based heavily on the author 's original research across three decades in the archives of six nations , and actual documents are interspersed throughout the novel . The author 's research began in 1972 when she was employed by a preservation society to document the history of one Isle landmark , Melrose Plantation . Critical assessments of Isle of Canes focus on its upturning of stereotypes . Contemporary Lit describes the focus as `` Gone with the Wind from a vastly different , more important perspective ... not that of the plantation owner or the poor white ... but homme de couleur libre and slave ... capturing the agonizing decisions which tore families and communities apart . '' Historical Novels Review similarly observes , `` The Metoyers , a historical family both black and white and yet neither , challenge all perceptions of racial boundaries . You may never look at American History the same way again . '' The Isle community is also the focus in Lalita Tademy 's Oprah Book Club pick , Cane River . Mills 's Isle explores the colonial roots of the community and the experience of slaves who achieved freedom prior to the onset of Louisiana 's Creole-Anglo conflict . Tademy 's story , whose earliest slave generations are based upon research by Mills and her daughter , portrays the mid-nineteenth -- and early-twentieth-century experiences of the community 's slave families who envied , respected , and resented the free status of the Isle 's Creoles de couleur libre -- some of whose blood they shared . A third , much older novel , Lyle Saxon 's Children of Strangers , depicts the state of servitude into which the Islanders were subjected by the early twentieth-century . Saxon 's era was one in which the chatelaine of the family 's last remaining manor house ( Melrose Plantation , a National Historic Landmark since 1976 ) was an Anglo patroness of the arts , who encouraged Saxon to visit and `` observe '' the community first hand . Saxon 's portrayal captures the mindset of that era 's white population , who vacillated between economic exploitation of the Islanders , sexual attraction to their women , and a paternalistic view of the multiracial Creoles as `` simple people , but our people . '' Historians struggle to understand the complexities of the Peculiar Institution -- particularly the motivation that compelled a significant number of freed American slaves to purchase other humans once free to do so . Edward P. Jones lays out one psychological path in The Known World creating a fictional anti-hero , the Black Virginian Henry Townsend , who is consumed by his self-centered ambition . Isle of Canes reconstructs the world of an actual family to define a radically different but equally uncomfortable trajectory by which more than a few ex-slaves survived a status many historians consider `` neither slave nor free . ''",
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"text": "Oh, Lady Be Good! `` Oh , Lady Be Good ! '' is a 1924 song by George and Ira Gershwin . It was introduced by Walter Catlett in the Broadway musical Lady , Be Good ! , written by Guy Bolton , Fred Thompson , and the Gershwin brothers , starring Fred and Adele Astaire . It ran for 330 performances in its original Broadway run . The song is also performed in the film Lady Be Good ( 1941 ) , although the film itself is unrelated to the musical play . A 1947 recording of the song became a hit for Ella Fitzgerald , notable for her scat solo . The song became identified with Fitzgerald , and she sang it many times in live performance . For her album Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook ( 1959 ) , it was sung as a ballad , arranged by Nelson Riddle .",
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"text": "A Wizard of Earthsea A Wizard of Earthsea is a young adult fantasy novel written by the American author Ursula K. Le Guin , first published by the small press Parnassus in 1968 . The novel received highly positive reviews , initially as a work for children , and later among a general audience as well . Set in the fictional archipelago of Earthsea , the story centers around a young mage named Ged , born in a village on the island Gont . Displaying great power while still a boy , he joins the school of wizardry , where his prickly nature drives him into conflict with one of his fellows . During a magical duel , Ged 's spell goes awry and releases a shadow creature that attacks him . The novel follows his journey as he seeks to be free of the creature . The book has often been described as a Bildungsroman or coming of age story , as it explores Ged 's process of learning to cope with power and come to terms with death . The novel also carries Taoist themes about a fundamental balance in the universe of Earthsea , which wizards are supposed to maintain , closely tied to the idea that language and names have power to affect the material world and alter this balance . Although the structure of the story is similar to that of a traditional epic , critics also described it as subverting this genre in many ways , such as by making the protagonist dark-skinned , in comparison to more typical white-skinned heroes . A Wizard of Earthsea is widely regarded as a classic of fantasy and young-adult literature and was one of the final recipients of the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award . The book was widely influential within the genre of fantasy ; Margaret Atwood , for instance , called A Wizard of Earthsea one of the `` wellsprings '' of fantasy literature . Le Guin would later write five subsequent books that , together with A Wizard of Earthsea , are referred to as the Earthsea Cycle : The Tombs of Atuan ( 1971 ) , The Farthest Shore ( 1972 ) , Tehanu ( 1990 ) , The Other Wind ( 2001 ) , and Tales from Earthsea ( 2001 ) . George Slusser has described the series as a `` work of high style and imagination '' .",
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"text": "To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel by Harper Lee published in 1960 . It was immediately successful , winning the Pulitzer Prize , and has become a classic of modern American literature . The plot and characters are loosely based on Lee 's observations of her family , her neighbors and an event that occurred near her hometown of Monroeville , Alabama , in 1936 , when she was 10 years old . The novel is renowned for its warmth and humor , despite dealing with the serious issues of rape and racial inequality . The narrator 's father , Atticus Finch , has served as a moral hero for many readers and as a model of integrity for lawyers . One critic explains the novel 's impact by writing , `` In the twentieth century , To Kill a Mockingbird is probably the most widely read book dealing with race in America , and its protagonist , Atticus Finch , the most enduring fictional image of racial heroism . '' As a Southern Gothic novel and a Bildungsroman , the primary themes of To Kill a Mockingbird involve racial injustice and the destruction of innocence . Scholars have noted that Lee also addresses issues of class , courage , compassion , and gender roles in the American Deep South . The book is widely taught in schools in the United States with lessons that emphasize tolerance and decry prejudice . Despite its themes , To Kill a Mockingbird has been subject to campaigns for removal from public classrooms , often challenged for its use of racial epithets . Reaction to the novel varied widely upon publication . Despite the number of copies sold and its widespread use in education , literary analysis of it is sparse . Author Mary McDonough Murphy , who collected individual impressions of To Kill a Mockingbird by several authors and public figures , calls the book `` an astonishing phenomenon '' . In 2006 , British librarians ranked the book ahead of the Bible as one `` every adult should read before they die '' . It was adapted into an Oscar-winning film in 1962 by director Robert Mulligan , with a screenplay by Horton Foote . Since 1990 , a play based on the novel has been performed annually in Harper Lee 's hometown . To Kill a Mockingbird was Lee 's only published book until Go Set a Watchman , an earlier draft of To Kill a Mockingbird , was published on July 14 , 2015 . Lee continued to respond to her work 's impact until her death in February 2016 , although she had refused any personal publicity for herself or the novel since 1964 .",
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"text": "Essay of Dramatick Poesie Essay of Dramatic Poesy by John Dryden was published in 1668 . It was probably written during the plague year of 1666 . Dryden takes up the subject that Philip Sidney had set forth in his Defence of Poesie ( 1580 ) and attempts to justify drama as a legitimate form of `` poetry '' comparable to the epic , as well as defend English drama against that of the ancients and the French . The treatise is a dialogue between four speakers : Eugenius , Crites , Lisideius , and Neander . The four speakers represented , respectively Charles Sackville ( Lord Buchhurst and later sixth Earl of Dorset ) , Sir Robert Howard -LSB- playwright and Dryden 's brother-in-law -RSB- , Sir Charles Sedley ( Edward Malone identified him as Lisideius ) and Dryden himself ( neander means `` new man '' and implies that Dryden , as a respected member of the gentry class , is entitled to join in this dialogue on an equal footing with the three older men who are his social superiors ) . On the day that the English fleet encounters the Dutch at sea near the mouth of the Thames , the four friends take a barge downriver towards the noise from the battle . Rightly concluding , as the noise subsides , that the English have triumphed , they order the bargeman to row them back upriver as they begin a dialogue on the advances made by modern civilization . They agree to measure progress by comparing ancient arts with modern , focusing specifically on the art of drama ( or `` dramatic poesy '' ) . The four men debate a series of three topics : ( 1 ) the relative merit of classical drama ( upheld by Crites ) vs. modern drama ( championed by Eugenius ) ; ( 2 ) whether French drama , as Lisideius maintains , is better than English drama ( supported by Neander , who famously calls Shakespeare `` the greatest soul , ancient or modern '' ) ; and ( 3 ) whether plays in rhyme are an improvement upon blank verse drama -- a proposition that Neander , despite having defended the Elizabethans , now advances against the skeptical Crites ( who also switches from his original position and defends the blank verse tradition of Elizabethan drama ) . Invoking the so-called unities from Aristotle 's Poetics ( as interpreted by Italian and refined by French scholars over the last century ) , the four speakers discuss what makes a play `` a just and lively imitation '' of human nature in action . This definition of a play , supplied by Lisideius/Orrery ( whose rhymed plays had dazzled the court and were a model for the new drama ) , gives the debaters a versatile and richly ambiguous touchstone . To Crites ' argument that the plots of classical drama are more `` just , '' Eugenius can retort that modern plots are more `` lively '' thanks to their variety . Lisideius shows that the French plots carefully preserve Aristotle 's unities of action , place , and time ; Neander replies that English dramatists like Ben Jonson also kept the unities when they wanted to , but that they preferred to develop character and motive . Even Neander 's final argument with Crites over whether rhyme is suitable in drama depends on Aristotle 's Poetics : Neander says that Aristotle demands a verbally artful ( `` lively '' ) imitation of nature , while Crites thinks that dramatic imitation ceases to be `` just '' when it departs from ordinary speech -- i.e. prose or blank verse . A year later , the two brothers-in-law quarreled publicly over this third topic . See Dryden 's `` Defense of An Essay of Dramatic Poesy '' ( 1669 ) , where Dryden tries to persuade the rather literal-minded Howard that audiences expect a play to be an imitation of nature , not a surrogate for nature itself .",
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"text": "Character (arts) A character ( sometimes known as a fictional character ) is a person or other being in a narrative work of art ( such as a novel , play , television series , or film ) . The character may be entirely fictional or based on a real-life person , in which case the distinction of a `` fictional '' versus `` real '' character may be made . Derived from the ancient Greek word χαρακτήρ , the English word dates from the Restoration , although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749 . From this , the sense of `` a part played by an actor '' developed . Character , particularly when enacted by an actor in the theatre or cinema , involves `` the illusion of being a human person . '' In literature , characters guide readers through their stories , helping them to understand plots and ponder themes . Since the end of the 18th century , the phrase `` in character '' has been used to describe an effective impersonation by an actor . Since the 19th century , the art of creating characters , as practiced by actors or writers , has been called characterisation . A character who stands as a representative of a particular class or group of people is known as a type . Types include both stock characters and those that are more fully individualised . The characters in Henrik Ibsen 's Hedda Gabler ( 1891 ) and August Strindberg 's Miss Julie ( 1888 ) , for example , are representative of specific positions in the social relations of class and gender , such that the conflicts between the characters reveal ideological conflicts . The study of a character requires an analysis of its relations with all of the other characters in the work . The individual status of a character is defined through the network of oppositions ( proairetic , pragmatic , linguistic , proxemic ) that it forms with the other characters . The relation between characters and the action of the story shifts historically , often miming shifts in society and its ideas about human individuality , self-determination , and the social order .",
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"text": "Dandy A dandy historically , is a man who places particular importance upon physical appearance , refined language , and leisurely hobbies , pursued with the appearance of nonchalance in a cult of self . A dandy could be a self-made man who strove to imitate an aristocratic lifestyle despite coming from a middle-class background , especially in late 18th - and early 19th-century Britain . Previous manifestations of the petit-maître ( French for small master ) and the Muscadin have been noted by John C. Prevost , but the modern practice of dandyism first appeared in the revolutionary 1790s , both in London and in Paris . The dandy cultivated cynical reserve , yet to such extremes that novelist George Meredith , himself no dandy , once defined cynicism as `` intellectual dandyism . '' Some took a more benign view ; Thomas Carlyle wrote in Sartor Resartus that a dandy was no more than `` a clothes-wearing man '' . Honoré de Balzac introduced the perfectly worldly and unmoved Henri de Marsay in La fille aux yeux d'or ( 1835 ) , a part of La Comédie Humaine , who fulfils at first the model of a perfect dandy , until an obsessive love-pursuit unravels him in passionate and murderous jealousy . Charles Baudelaire defined the dandy , in the later `` metaphysical '' phase of dandyism , as one who elevates æsthetics to a living religion , that the dandy 's mere existence reproaches the responsible citizen of the middle class : `` Dandyism in certain respects comes close to spirituality and to stoicism '' and `` These beings have no other status , but that of cultivating the idea of beauty in their own persons , of satisfying their passions , of feeling and thinking ... . Dandyism is a form of Romanticism . Contrary to what many thoughtless people seem to believe , dandyism is not even an excessive delight in clothes and material elegance . For the perfect dandy , these things are no more than the symbol of the aristocratic superiority of mind . '' The linkage of clothing with political protest had become a particularly English characteristic during the 18th century . Given these connotations , dandyism can be seen as a political protest against the levelling of egalitarian principles , often including nostalgic adherence to feudal or pre-industrial values , such as the ideals of `` the perfect gentleman '' or `` the autonomous aristocrat '' . Paradoxically , the dandy required an audience , as Susann Schmid observed in examining the `` successfully marketed lives '' of Oscar Wilde and Lord Byron , who exemplify the dandy 's roles in the public sphere , both as writers and as personae providing sources of gossip and scandal . Nigel Rodgers in The Dandy : Peacock or Enigma ? questions Wilde 's status as a genuine dandy , seeing him as someone who only assumed a dandified stance in passing , not a man dedicated to the exacting ideals of dandyism .",
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"text": "Parzival Parzival is a medieval German romance written by the poet Wolfram von Eschenbach in Middle High German . The poem , commonly dated to the first quarter of the 13th century , centers on the Arthurian hero Parzival ( Percival in English ) and his long quest for the Holy Grail following his initial failure to achieve it . Parzival begins with the knightly adventures of Parzival 's father , Gahmuret , his marriage to Herzeloyde ( Middle High German herzeleide , `` heart 's sorrow '' ) , and the birth of Parzival . The story continues as Parzival meets three elegant knights , decides to seek King Arthur , and continues a spiritual and physical search for the Grail . A long section is devoted to Parzival 's friend Gawan and his adventures defending himself from a false murder charge and winning the hand of the maiden Orgeluse . Among the most striking elements of the work are its emphasis on the importance of humility , compassion , sympathy and the quest for spirituality . A major theme in Parzival is love : heroic acts of chivalry are inspired by true love , which is ultimately fulfilled in marriage . The romance was the most popular vernacular verse narrative in medieval Germany , and continues to be read and translated into modern languages around the world . Wolfram began a prequel , Titurel , which was later continued by another writer , while two full romances were written adapting Wolfram 's story of Loherangrin . Richard Wagner based his famous opera Parsifal , finished in 1882 , on Parzival .",
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"text": "Mac Flecknoe Mac Flecknoe ( full title : Mac Flecknoe ; or , A satyr upon the True-Blew-Protestant Poet , T.S. ) is a verse mock-heroic satire written by John Dryden . It is a direct attack on Thomas Shadwell , another prominent poet of the time . It opens with the lines : All human things are subject to decay , And when fate summons , monarchs must obeyWritten about 1678 , but not published until 1682 ( see 1682 in poetry ) , `` Mac Flecknoe '' is the outcome of a series of disagreements between Thomas Shadwell and Dryden . Their quarrel blossomed from the following disagreements : `` 1 ) their different estimates of the genius of Ben Jonson , 2 ) the preference of Dryden for comedy of wit and repartee and of Shadwell , the chief disciple of Jonson , for humors comedy , 3 ) a sharp disagreement over the true purpose of comedy , 4 ) contention over the value of rhymed plays , and 5 ) plagiarism . '' Shadwell fancied himself heir to Ben Jonson and to the variety of comedy which the latter had commonly written . Shadwell 's poetry was certainly not of the same standard as Jonson 's , and it is possible that Dryden wearied of Shadwell 's argument that Dryden undervalued Jonson . Shadwell and Dryden were separated not only by literary grounds but also by political ones as Shadwell was a Whig , while Dryden was an outspoken supporter of the Stuart monarchy . The poem illustrates Shadwell as the heir to a kingdom of poetic dullness , represented by his association with Richard Flecknoe , an earlier poet already satirized by Andrew Marvell and disliked by Dryden , although the poet does not use belittling techniques to satirize him . Multiple allusions in the satire to 17th-century literary works , and to classic Greek and Roman literature , demonstrate Dryden 's complex approach and his mastery over the mock-heroic style . The poem begins in the tone of an epic masterpiece , presenting Shadwell 's defining characteristic as dullness , just as every epic hero has a defining characteristic : Odysseus 's is cunning ; Achilles 's is wrath ; the hero of Spenser 's The Faerie Queene is of holiness ; whilst Satan in Paradise Lost '' has the defining characteristic of pride . Thus , Dryden subverts the theme of the defining characteristic by giving Shadwell a negative characteristic as his only virtue . Dryden uses the mock-heroic through his use of the heightened language of the epic to treat the trivial subjects such as poorly written and largely dismissible poetry . The juxtaposition of the lofty style with unexpected nouns such as ` dullness ' provides an ironic contrast and makes the satiric point by the obvious disparity . In this , it works at the verbal level , with the language being carried by compelling rhythm and rhyme .",
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"text": "MacBird! MacBird ! is a 1967 satire by Barbara Garson that superimposed the transferral of power following the Kennedy assassination onto the plot of Shakespeare 's Macbeth . Thus John F. Kennedy becomes `` John Ken O'Dunc '' , Lyndon Johnson becomes `` MacBird '' , Lady Bird Johnson becomes `` Lady MacBird '' , and so forth . As Macbeth assassinates Duncan , so MacBird is responsible for the assassination of Ken O'Dunc ; and as Macbeth is defeated by Macduff , so MacBird is defeated by Robert Ken O'Dunc ( i.e. Robert Kennedy ) . This action is significantly influenced by the Three Witches , representing Students , Blacks , and Leftists . In a 2006 Washington Post interview Garson said she was not seriously accusing Johnson of complicity in the Kennedy assassination : `` People used to ask me then , ` Do you really think Johnson killed Kennedy ? ' '' Garson , now 65 , recalls . `` I never took that seriously . I used to say to people , ` If he did , it 's the least of his crimes . ' It was not what the play was about . The plot was a given . '' The play parodies sequences from Shakespearean tragedies including Macbeth , Hamlet , and Richard III , albeit with Texas and Boston accents . The action follows MacBird from the 1960 Democratic National Convention , when he becomes John Ken O'Dunc 's Vice-President ( `` Hail , Vice-President thou art ! '' ) , to Ken O'Dunc 's assassination ( at the urging of Lady MacBird ) , to a future Robert Ken O'Dunc victory over MacBird at the 1968 convention . Macbird ! started out as a short satirical sketch by Garson , a recent graduate of the Berkeley anti-Vietnam war movement . It was developed into a full-length play with help from writer/director Roy Levine ( and Shakespeare ) . The production , which opened a mere three years after the Kennedy assassination , was quite controversial . It has been said that pressure from local authorities was applied to theaters in New York who were considering it . The Village Gate was the only theater willing to defy this pressure and mount the play . Macbird opened there on February 22 , 1967 , and closed on January 21 , 1968 , after 386 performances . Roy Levine , who worked with Garson to develop the work from what was essentially a sketch to a full-length play , was the original director of Macbird ! His bold and unique theatrical vision marked the production throughout the run , although , near the end of the almost-complete previews , he was suddenly replaced by Gerald Freedman . Set design was by Clarke Dunham , costumes by Jeanne Button , and lights by Robert Brand . The stage manager was Joel Zwick . The opening night cast included : Stacy Keach as MacBird Rue McClanahan as Lady MacBird , Paul Hecht as John Ken O'Dunc William Devane as Robert Ken O'Dunc John Pleshette as Ted Ken O'Dunc John Clark as Earl of Warren Cleavon Little as Witch 2 The original cast recorded a two-disc album of the text on February 6 , 1967 . It was released in a boxed set with a copy of the script on the Evergreen label as Evergreen - EVR 004 John Clark left the cast early to marry Lynn Redgrave . Cleavon Little made his professional acting debut in the play . It went on to a long engagement but with a different cast in Los Angeles where ironically the next Kennedy assassination would occur on June 5 , 1968 when Robert Kennedy would be shot to death while running for the Democratic presidential nomination . There was also a `` MacBird ! '' production by San Francisco 's Committee Theater circa 1968 .",
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"text": "Song of the Gargoyle The Song of the Gargoyle is a 1991 book for young readers by Zilpha Keatley Snyder . Set in the middle ages , it tells the story of a young boy named Tymmon who lives with his father Komus , the court jester of Austerneve . When Komus is abducted by an anonymous man with a Black Helmet , thirteen-year-old Tymmon is able to escape Black Helmet and leaves the castle grounds to seek refuge in the Sombrous Forest , a forbidden place occupied by wolves and magical beings . Most wonderfully , Tymmon is adopted by a gargoyle named Troff -- a creature with the loyalty of a dog and the fearsome powers of an enchanted being . After a season surviving in the forest , Tymmon longs to rescue his father and to find a way to avenge him , as a knight would . But Tymmon is a commoner , and he burns with anger at his father , who threw away a noble heritage to become a lowly jester . Tymmon had to watch his childhood playmate turn away from him to become a squire and train for the knighthood Tymmon can never know . When Tymmon realizes that Troff can pose as a dog , he and Troff leave the forest together . As they travel , Tymmon sees the poverty and suffering of peasants ravaged by feudalistic greed . In the city he discovers that with his talent for music and joking , inherited from his father , he and Troff can make people happy . Beyond that , performing enables him to communicate with people from all walks of life . Of Song of the Gargolye , Zilpha Keatley Snyder says , `` High among the periods that inspired my childhood dreamscapes were the middle ages . Not a very specific or historic middle ages , actually , so much as a fantasy world peopled by beautiful princesses and -- most especially -- by noble knights . I especially liked the knights . No doubt due , at least in part , to the fact that they rode horses . ( I was also enamored of cowboys . ) However , when I grew older and less romantic , I began to look at my hardware-clad heroes from a more critical point of view . Knights , I discovered , were often a pretty cruel and bloodthirsty bunch , not to mention ignorant and superstitious ... So when I got around to setting a story in their time , I cast about for a hero or two with a better odor . And the result was Tymmon and his father , Komus . And Troff ? Just another tribute to the memory of various more-or-less miraculous four-legged friends . '' Category : American children 's novels Category :1991 American novels",
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"text": "The Pardoner's Tale The Pardoner 's Tale is one of The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer . In the order of the Tales , it comes after The Physician 's Tale and before The Shipman 's Tale ; it is prompted by the Host 's desire to hear something positive after that depressing tale . The pardoner initiates his Prologue -- briefly accounting his methods of conning people -- and then proceeds to tell a moral tale . The tale itself is an extended exemplum . Setting out to kill Death , three young men encounter an Old Man who says that they will find him under a nearby tree . When they arrive they discover a hoard of treasure and decide to stay with it until nightfall and carry it away under cover of darkness . Out of greed , they murder each other . The tale and prologue are primarily concerned with what the Pardoner says is his `` theme '' : Radix malorum est cupiditas ( `` Greed is the root of -LSB- all -RSB- evils '' ) .",
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"text": "The American Senator The American Senator is a novel written in 1875 by Anthony Trollope . Although not one of Trollope 's better-known works , it is notable for its depictions of rural English life and for its many detailed fox hunting scenes . In its anti-heroine , Arabella Trefoil , it presents a scathing but ultimately sympathetic portrayal of a woman who has abandoned virtually all scruples in her quest for a husband . Through the eponymous Senator , Trollope offers comments on the irrational aspects of English life .",
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"text": "Chivalric romance As a literary genre of high culture , romance or chivalric romance is a type of prose and verse narrative that was popular in the aristocratic circles of High Medieval and Early Modern Europe . They were fantastic stories about marvel-filled adventures , often of a knight-errant portrayed as having heroic qualities , who goes on a quest , yet it is `` the emphasis on love and courtly manners distinguishes it from the chanson de geste and other kinds of epic , in which masculine military heroism predominates . '' Popular literature also drew on themes of romance , but with ironic , satiric or burlesque intent . Romances reworked legends , fairy tales , and history to suit the readers ' and hearers ' tastes , but by c. 1600 they were out of fashion , and Miguel de Cervantes famously burlesqued them in his novel Don Quixote . Still , the modern image of `` medieval '' is more influenced by the romance than by any other medieval genre , and the word medieval evokes knights , distressed damsels , dragons , and other romantic tropes . Originally , romance literature was written in Old French , Anglo-Norman , Occitan , and Provençal , and later in Portuguese , in Castilian , in English , in Italian ( particularly with the Sicilian poetry ) and German . During the early 13th century , romances were increasingly written as prose . In later romances , particularly those of French origin , there is a marked tendency to emphasize themes of courtly love , such as faithfulness in adversity .",
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"text": "Eunuchs in popular culture Eunuchs have appeared many times in popular culture . The Eunuch , a comedy by Roman playwright Terence . In The Country Wife , the main character , Mr. Horner , pretends to be a man turned eunuch by impotence caused by syphilis in order to gain access to the bedrooms of married women . Being proud of not being a eunuch is the subject of the song `` At Least You 're Not a Eunuch '' in the play Life and Death in Jaffna ( The Musical ! ) '' by Edward Cress Eunuchs appear often as villains in Hong Kong kung fu and wuxia films set in ancient China . For example , the films `` Dragon Inn ( Xin long men ke zhan ) '' , `` Butterfly and Sword ( Xin liu xing hu die jian ) '' , and `` A Touch of Zen ( Hsia nu ) '' all feature a eunuch or a group of eunuchs as the main villain . A popular eunuch villain used in ancient China stories is Eunuch Wei , who is based on a historical figure named Wei Zhongxian . Eunuch villains are usually in charge of powerful political posts , such as being the leader of the East Chamber . The Queen Salmissra , in David Eddings ' The Belgariad and The Malloreon , is only allowed to be served by eunuchs . Her Chief Eunuch Sadi becomes a principal character in The Malloreon , and is referred to in `` The Prophecy '' as `` The Man who is no Man . '' The character and narrator Taita in Wilbur Smith 's `` Egyptian '' ( 1991 - ) series of novels is a eunuch ( performed as a punishment while a slave ) . Bagoas was the eunuch favorite of Alexander the Great ( referenced above ) . Bagoas is the main character and narrator of The Persian Boy , a 1972 historical novel by Mary Renault . Punk rock band the Descendents wrote a song about a eunuch called `` Eunuch Boy '' , which was on their 1996 comeback album Everything Sucks . Eunuchs feature prominently in Montesquieu 's 1722 novel Lettres persanes , supposedly about Persian visitors to eighteenth-century France . Varys , a character in George R. R. Martin 's series A Song of Ice and Fire , later made into the HBO series Game of Thrones , is a eunuch by castration . A historical mystery series written by Mary Reed and Eric Mayer , beginning in 1999 , details investigations carried out by John , the eunuch Lord Chamberlain to Emperor Justinian I , in and around the sixth-century imperial court in Constantinople . In the 2006 film One Night With the King , Hadassah 's ( Esther 's ) would-be boyfriend , Jesse , is captured by the Persian empire and castrated . The 2002 historical science fiction novel The Years of Rice and Salt features many eunuchs in its opening section , including the character Kyu and the historical Chinese admiral Zheng He . Three best-selling novels by Jason Goodwin , The Janissary Tree , The Snake Stone and The Bellini Card , chronicle the investigations of Yashim Togalu , a Turkish eunuch detective to the Sultan 's royal court , in the Ottoman Empire of the 1830s . The historical novel Memoirs of a Byzantine Eunuch , by Christopher Harris ( 2002 Dedalus Books , ISBN 1-903517-03-6 ) The Japanese novel ( and later anime series ) Ai no Kusabi has within their caste system `` Furniture '' , or eunuchs who act as servants to the highest social class . The character Katze was once Furniture , but now works on the black market . In the Japanese anime Code Geass : Lelouch of the Rebellion ( R2 ) the de facto rulers of the communist Chinese Federation are a group of eight eunuchs called `` High Eunuchs . '' The character Naboo the Enigma from the British comedy act and television series The Mighty Boosh is a eunuch . For the greater part of Iain Banks 's 1984 novel The Wasp Factory , the 16-year-old narrator Frank Cauldhame claims to be a eunuch , the result of being savaged by a dog when he was an infant . At the novels climax , Frank discovers that she was in fact born female . In the TV show Major Dad , a eunuch was in charge of the Security wives of Emir of Katodd . One of the characters that Voltaire 's Candide meets on his adventures is a eunuch . The Vampire Eli in John Ajvide Lindqvist 's novel Let The Right One In is a eunuch . However , this detail is not made abundantly clear in the book 's 2008 Film adaptation of the same title . The Yellow Bastard of the Sin City franchise . In the Red Dwarf episode `` Quarantine '' , Rimmer is said to have been Alexander the Great 's chief eunuch in a past life . In the manga `` Red River ( manga ) '' one of the main villains , Urhi , is a eunuch . The eunuch Manan is a major character in The Tombs of Atuan , the second book from Ursula K. Le Guin 's Earthsea series . The story largely takes place in a large convent where no men are allowed , so a number of other eunuchs are mentioned . In Robert E. Howard 's short story The Scarlet Citadel , the main antagonist has a eunuch prison guard named Shukeli . It is stated that in him , normal human passions have been replaced by extreme sadism . In William Shakespeare 's play `` Twelfth Night '' , Viola initially decides to disguise herself as a eunuch named Cesario in order to serve Duke Orsino . In the 2015 video game The Witcher 3 : Wild Hunt , the loyal servant and bookie of head Redanian Intelligence Sigismund Dijkstra is a eunuch , called Happen the Eunuch . He takes care of the Bathhouse in Novigrad , which is open to both sexes . Category : Topics in popular culture",
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"text": "Ode to a Nightingale `` Ode to a Nightingale '' is a poem by John Keats written either in the garden of the Spaniards Inn , Hampstead , London or , according to Keats ' friend Charles Armitage Brown , under a plum tree in the garden of Keats ' house at Wentworth Place , also in Hampstead . According to Brown , a nightingale had built its nest near the house Keats and Brown shared in the spring of 1819 . Inspired by the bird 's song , Keats composed the poem in one day . It soon became one of his 1819 odes and was first published in Annals of the Fine Arts the following July . The poem is one of the most frequently anthologized in the English language . `` Ode to a Nightingale '' is a personal poem that describes Keats 's journey into the state of negative capability . The tone of the poem rejects the optimistic pursuit of pleasure found within Keats 's earlier poems and , rather , explores the themes of nature , transience and mortality , the latter being particularly personal to Keats . The nightingale described within the poem experiences a type of death but does not actually die . Instead , the songbird is capable of living through its song , which is a fate that humans can not expect . The poem ends with an acceptance that pleasure can not last and that death is an inevitable part of life . In the poem , Keats imagines the loss of the physical world and sees himself dead -- as a `` sod '' over which the nightingale sings . The contrast between the immortal nightingale and mortal man sitting in his garden , is made all the more acute by an effort of the imagination . The presence of weather is noticeable in the poem , as spring came early in 1819 , bringing nightingales all over the heath .",
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"text": "Bennet family The Bennet family are a fictional family of dwindling Hertfordshire landed gentry , created by English novelist Jane Austen . The family plays a central role in the novel Pride and Prejudice , since it is the one to which the protagonist , Elizabeth , belongs . The complex relationships between its various members influence the evolution of the plot . In a society where marriage is the only possible future for a young girl of good family , the presence in the household of five girls to marry with no other advantage than their good looks can only be a source of concern . Yet the Bennet couple do not assume their role as educators : the mother repeatedly makes a spectacle of herself , incapable of realizing that her behaviour is more likely to put off any rich , eligible young man who noticed the oldest and most pretty of her daughters . All the while , the father , an indifferent husband , whose mocking gaze only makes things worse , since he has long-since given up on reining in her behaviour , more intent on ` enjoying the show ' than in correcting her behaviour , and the behaviour of his younger daughters , regardless of how negatively it affects his daughters ' chances of respectable matches . These girls show very different behaviors according to the education they received or provided themselves : the two eldest daughters , Jane and Elizabeth , show irreproachable conduct and are appreciated by their father , while Mary , less physically attractive , displays intellectual and musical pretensions , and the two youngest are both left almost abandoned to run wild under the sloppy , careless supervision of their ineffectual mother . Other members of the Bennets staged by Jane Austen are , on the one hand Mrs Bennet 's brother and sister -- Mr. Gardiner and Mrs. Philips , on the other hand the designated heir of Mr. Bennet 's estate , his distant paternal second cousin , the pompous and foolish Mr. William Collins . Mr. Gardiner and Mrs. Philips contribute significantly to the progress and outcome of the story , but at a level and in a different register reflecting their respective social belonging . Collins 's character serves as a link between the gentry of Hertfordshire , to which the Bennets belong , and the large property owners Lady Catherine de Bourgh and Mr. Darcy . The legal , financial or emotional interests that unite or divide the members of the Bennet family allow Jane Austen to build a complex picture of society and to raise a number of societal issues specific to her time , particularly concerning girls ' education and legitimacy of certain behaviors .",
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"text": "Guy Fawkes (novel) Guy Fawkes first appeared as a serial in Bentley 's Miscellany , between January and November 1840 . It was subsequently published as a three-volume set in July 1841 , with illustrations by George Cruikshank . The first of William Harrison Ainsworth 's seven `` Lancashire novels '' , the story is based on the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 , an unsuccessful attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament . Ainsworth relied heavily on historical documents describing the trial and execution of the conspirators , of whom Fawkes was one , but he also embellished the known facts . He invented the character of Viviana Radcliffe , daughter of the prominent Radcliffe family of Ordsall Hallwho becomes Fawkes 's wifeand introduced supernatural elements into the story , such as the ability of the alchemist , John Dee , to raise the spirits of the dead . The novel 's themes deal with British politics and history , focusing on the events surrounding the 1605 plot to destroy Parliament . Ainsworth also introduced gothic elements , to add a terrifying component to the work . The novel was very popular , and marked the beginning of Ainsworth 's 40-year career in historical romances , but it was not universally admired . Edgar Allan Poe described the style of writing as `` turgid pretension '' .",
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"text": "Mockingbird (Eminem song) `` Mockingbird '' is a song by American rapper Eminem from his fifth studio album Encore ( 2004 ) . It was released as the fifth single from the album in April 2005 . It peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 , and number four in the United Kingdom . It received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance . `` Mockingbird '' was later included on Eminem 's greatest hits compilation album Curtain Call : The Hits ( 2005 ) . The song is another that addresses Eminem 's relationship with his daughter Hailie Jade , his adopted daughter Alaina and his relationship with his wife Kim . The single cover features a still from the video with Eminem sitting on the couch . This song was also featured on the 2005 compilation album Now That 's What I Call Music 19 ( U.S. series ) .",
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"text": "With Lee in Virginia, A Story of the American Civil War With Lee in Virginia , A Story of the American Civil War ( 1890 ) is a book by British author G.A. Henty . It was published by Blackie and Son Ltd , London . Henty 's character , Vincent Wingfield , fights for the Confederate States of America , even though he is against slavery . As suggested by the title , he is primarily with the Army of Northern Virginia . Henty 's novel has been cited by some literary historians as an example of British right-wingers ' sympathy for the Confederate cause ; discussing With Lee in Virginia , Jeffrey Richards cites the book as `` significantly pro-Southern '' . Henty defends slavery throughout the novel , stating although slavery was capable of `` abominable '' cruelty under brutal masters , '' . . taken all in all , the negroes on a well-ordered estate , under kind masters , were probably a happier class of people than the laborers upon any estate in Europe . '' At the novel 's end , Henty has the Wingfield family 's former slaves return and continue working for their former owners : The negroes , however , for the most part remained steadily working on the estate . A few wandered away , but their places were easily filled ; for the majority of the freed slaves very soon discovered that their lot was a far harder one than it had been before , and that freedom so suddenly given was a curse rather than a blessing to them . Richards cites the novel as an example of Henty 's belief in the `` incapacity '' of blacks and notes that With Lee In Virginia argues that `` a system of slavery is acceptable so long as the slave owners treat their slaves decently and humanely '' . Nathaniel Cadle claims With Lee in Virginia 's plot works to `` romanticize and oversimplify the relationship between white Confederate slave owners and their black chattel . '' The book has been lauded by the right-wing , Neo-Confederate magazine Southern Partisan , who described With Lee in Virginia as `` the sort of book Southern Partisan readers ought to pass on to their own sons . The politics of sectional conflict are n't oversimplified , but the bias is one Southern Partisan readers are likely to applaud '' .",
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"text": "Aristopia Aristopia : A Romance-History of the New World is an 1895 utopian novel by Castello Holford , considered the first novel-length alternate history in English ( and among the earliest alternate histories in general ) . Though part of the major wave utopian and dystopian literature that distinguished the final decades of the nineteenth century , Holford 's book reverses the normal stance of utopian projection : instead of imagining a better society at a future time or in a far-off place , he supposes that the founding of the United States occurred under different conditions and follows its development forward to a superior society in his own day . In Aristopia ( Greek for `` the best place '' ) , Ralph Morton , an early settler in Virginia , discovers a reef made of solid gold . He cannily uses his wealth to build a planned society , based on the Utopia of Sir Thomas More , with innovations and adaptations of his own . In Aristopia , all the land is owned by the government , and only leased to businesses and private citizens . Large-scale trade is also monoplized by the state , and inherited wealth is limited . Morton welcomes productive refugees from European conflicts -- Huguenots , Irish fugitives from Cromwell 's wars , and northern Italian and Swiss artisans . The colony prospers , buys more land from the Indians , and spreads westward . Morton dies at the age of 100 ; his descendants and successors carry his policies forward . The Aristopians support the American Revolution , and on their own initiative conquer Canada . Aristopia comes to dominate the new nation , eventually ruling all of North America north of Mexico . Holford loads his description of Aristopia with satirical remedies for what he saw as contemporary problems and circumstances . In Aristopian jurisprudence , for example , the Court for Assessing the Value of Abstract Words and Phrases polices the language to prevent abuses ; it is the largest and busiest function in the Palace of Justice . The English playwright Henry Arthur Jones was taken with the idea of Aristopia , and used it in his own polemical writings , as in his `` The Tax-Wise Men of Aristopia '' and his My Dear Wells . Holford was not the first writer in English to employ the term `` Aristopia . '' The eighteenth-century freethinker John Fransham ( 1730 -- 1810 ) left a posthumous manuscript titled Memorablilia Classica , which contains a piece called `` The Code of Aristopia , or Scheme for a Perfect Government . ''",
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"text": "The Tale of Two Lovers The Tale of Two Lovers ( Historia de duobus amantibus ) written in 1444 was one of the bestselling books of the fifteenth century , even before its author , Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini , became Pope Pius II . It is one of the earliest examples of an epistolary novel , full of erotic imagery . The first printed edition was published by Ulrich Zel in Cologne between 1467 and 1470 . The novel is set in Siena , and centres around the love story of Lucretia , a married woman , and Euryalus , one of the men waiting on the Duke of Austria . After an uncertain beginning , in which each is in love but unaware that it is reciprocated , they begin a correspondence , which takes up much of the rest of the novel . Before writing his first love-letter , Euryalus quotes Virgil in defence of his position , Amor vincit omnia et nos cedamus amori ( translated : `` Love conquers all ; let us all yield to love ! '' ) The lovers were identified by some with Kaspar Schlick , the chancellor of Sigismund , Holy Roman Emperor and a daughter of the elder Mariano Sozzini , Aeneas ' law teacher at the University of Siena . This equation of characters is no longer accepted . The Latin text was edited most recently in 2001 . Translations have been made into several languages , including English .",
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"text": "Knight A knight is a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a monarch or other political leader for service to the monarch or country , especially in a military capacity . Historically , in Europe , knighthood was conferred upon mounted warriors . During the High Middle Ages , knighthood was considered a class of lower nobility . By the Late Middle Ages , the rank had become associated with the ideals of chivalry , a code of conduct for the perfect courtly Christian warrior . Often , a knight was a vassal who served as a fighter for a lord , with payment in the form of land holdings . The lords trusted the knights , who were skilled in battle on horseback . Since the early modern period , the title of knight is purely honorific , usually bestowed by a monarch , as in the British honours system , often for non-military service to the country . The modern female equivalent in the United Kingdom is Dame . Historically , the ideals of chivalry were popularized in medieval literature , especially the Matter of Britain and Matter of France , the former based on Geoffrey of Monmouth 's Historia Regum Britanniae ( History of the Kings of Britain ) which introduced the legend of King Arthur , written in the 1130s . Sir Thomas Malory 's Le Morte d'Arthur ( The Death of Arthur ) , written in 1485 , was important in defining the ideal of chivalry , which is essential to the modern concept of the knight , as an elite warrior sworn to uphold the values of faith , loyalty , courage , and honour . Furthermore , Geoffroi de Charny 's `` Book of Chivalry '' expounded upon the importance of Christian faith in every area of a knight 's life . During the Renaissance , the genre of chivalric romance became popular in literature , growing ever more idealistic and eventually giving rise to a new form of realism in literature popularised by Miguel de Cervantes ' Don Quixote . This novel explored the ideals of knighthood and their incongruity with the reality of Cervantes ' world . In the late medieval period , new methods of warfare began to render classical knights in armour obsolete , but the titles remained in many nations . Some orders of knighthood , such as the Knights Templar , have become the subject of legend ; others have disappeared into obscurity . Today , a number of orders of knighthood continue to exist in several countries , such as the English Order of the Garter , the Swedish Royal Order of the Seraphim , and the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav . Each of these orders has its own criteria for eligibility , but knighthood is generally granted by a head of state or monarch to selected persons to recognise some meritorious achievement . Knighthood in the Middle Ages was closely linked with horsemanship ( and especially the joust ) from its origins in the 12th century until its final flowering as a fashion among the high nobility in the Duchy of Burgundy in the 15th century . This linkage is reflected in the etymology of chivalry , cavalier and related terms ( see Etymology section below ) . The special prestige accorded to mounted warriors finds a parallel in the furusiyya in the Muslim world , and the Greek hippeus and Roman eques of classical antiquity .",
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"text": "Roberto Devereux Roberto Devereux ( or Roberto Devereux , ossia Il conte di Essex -LSB- Robert Devereux , or the Earl of Essex -RSB- ) is a tragedia lirica , or tragic opera , by Gaetano Donizetti . Salvadore Cammarano wrote the Italian libretto after François Ancelot 's tragedy Elisabeth d'Angleterre ( 1829 ) , and based as well on the Historie secrete des amours d'Elisabeth et du comte d'Essex ( 1787 ) by Jacques Lescéne des Maisons , although Devereux was the subject of at least two other French plays : Le Comte d'Essex by Thomas Corneille and Le Comte d'Essex by Gauthier de Costes , seigneur de la Calprenède . The opera is loosely based on the life of Robert Devereux , 2nd Earl of Essex , an influential member of the court of Queen Elizabeth I of England . The plot of Roberto Devereux was hardly original , mainly derived from Felice Romani 's libretto Il Conte d'Essex of 1833 , originally set by Saverio Mercadante . Romani 's widow charged Cammarano with plagiarism , although the practice of stealing plots was very common between rival Italian opera houses . It is one of a number of operas by Donizetti which deal with the Tudor period in English history and include Anna Bolena ( named for Henry VIII 's second wife , Anne Boleyn ) , Maria Stuarda ( named for Mary , Queen of Scots ) and Il castello di Kenilworth . The lead female characters of the operas Anna Bolena , Maria Stuarda , and Elisabetta are often referred to as the `` Three Donizetti Queens . '' They earned some degree of fame in the 1970s , when the American soprano Beverly Sills promoted them as a series at New York City Opera . It has been noted that , `` although the plot plays fast and loose with history , the opera carries its own brand of dramatic conviction '' .",
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"text": "Nelson Mandela Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela ( -LSB- mænˈdɛlə -RSB- 18 July 1918 -- 5 December 2013 ) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary , politician , and philanthropist , who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999 . He was the country 's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election . His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by tackling institutionalised racism and fostering racial reconciliation . Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist , he served as President of the African National Congress ( ANC ) party from 1991 to 1997 . A Xhosa , Mandela was born in Mvezo to the Thembu royal family . He studied law at the University of Fort Hare and the University of the Witwatersrand before working as a lawyer in Johannesburg . There he became involved in anti-colonial and African nationalist politics , joining the ANC in 1943 and co-founding its Youth League in 1944 . After the National Party 's white-only government established apartheid -- a system of racial segregation that privileged whites -- he and the ANC committed themselves to its overthrow . Mandela was appointed President of the ANC 's Transvaal branch , rising to prominence for his involvement in the 1952 Defiance Campaign and the 1955 Congress of the People . He was repeatedly arrested for seditious activities and was unsuccessfully prosecuted in the 1956 Treason Trial . Influenced by Marxism , he secretly joined the banned South African Communist Party ( SACP ) . Although initially committed to non-violent protest , in association with the SACP he co-founded the militant Umkhonto we Sizwe in 1961 and led a sabotage campaign against the government . In 1962 , he was arrested for conspiring to overthrow the state and sentenced to life imprisonment in the Rivonia Trial . Mandela served 27 years in prison , initially on Robben Island , and later in Pollsmoor Prison and Victor Verster Prison . Amid growing domestic and international pressure , and with fears of a racial civil war , President F. W. de Klerk released him in 1990 . Mandela and de Klerk negotiated an end to apartheid and organised the 1994 multiracial general election in which Mandela led the ANC to victory and became President . Leading a broad coalition government which promulgated a new constitution , Mandela emphasised reconciliation between the country 's racial groups and created the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate past human rights abuses . Economically , Mandela 's administration retained its predecessor 's liberal framework despite his own socialist beliefs , also introducing measures to encourage land reform , combat poverty , and expand healthcare services . Internationally , he acted as mediator in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing trial and served as Secretary-General of the Non-Aligned Movement from 1998 to 1999 . He declined a second presidential term and in 1999 was succeeded by his deputy , Thabo Mbeki . Mandela became an elder statesman and focused on combating poverty and HIV/AIDS through the charitable Nelson Mandela Foundation . Mandela was a controversial figure for much of his life . Although critics on the right denounced him as a communist terrorist and those on the radical left deemed him too eager to negotiate and reconcile with apartheid 's supporters , he gained international acclaim for his activism . Widely regarded as an icon of democracy and social justice , he received more than 250 honours -- including the Nobel Peace Prize -- and became the subject of a cult of personality . He is held in deep respect within South Africa , where he is often referred to by his Xhosa clan name , Madiba , and described as the `` Father of the Nation '' .",
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"text": "Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute for a Free South Africa Nelson Mandela : An International Tribute for a Free South Africa was a music concert that took place on 16 April 1990 at Wembley Stadium , Wembley Park , London , United Kingdom ( UK ) and was broadcast to more than 60 countries . It was held two months after the release of Nelson Mandela from a South African apartheid prison and was regarded by Mandela as an official international reception .",
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"text": "List of schools in Nelson, New Zealand Nelson is a city and unitary authority in the South Island of New Zealand . It contains several city schools . In New Zealand schools , students begin formal education in Year 1 at the age of five . Year 13 is the final year of secondary education . State schools are those fully funded by the government and at which no fees for tuition of domestic students ( i.e. New Zealand citizens and permanent residents , and Australian citizens ) can be charged , although a donation is commonly requested . A state integrated school is a former private school with a special character based on a religious or philosophical belief that has been integrated into the state system . State integrated schools charge `` attendance dues '' to cover the building and maintenance of school buildings , which are not owned by the government , but otherwise they like state schools can not charge fees for tuition of domestic students but may request a donation . Private schools charge fees to its students for tuition , as do state and state integrated schools for tuition of international students . The socioeconomic decile indicates the socioeconomic status of the school 's catchment area . A decile of 1 indicates the school draws from a poor area ; a decile of 10 indicates the school draws from a well-off area . The decile ratings used here come from the Ministry of Education Te Kete Ipurangi website and from the decile change spreadsheet listed in the references . The deciles of all schools were last revised using information from the 2006 Census , and may occasionally change for some schools between Censuses as schools open , close and merge . The roll of each school changes frequently as students start school for the first time , move between schools , and graduate . The rolls given here are those provided by the Ministry of Education are based on figures from The Ministry of Education institution number links to the Te Kete Ipurangi page for each school .",
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"text": "Chinese people in Portugal Chinese people in Portugal ( Chinese : 葡萄牙華人 , Cantonese Yale : pòuh tòuh ngàh wàh yàhn ) form the country 's largest Asian community , but only the twelfth-largest foreign community overall . Despite forming only a small part of the overseas Chinese population in Europe , the Chinese community in Portugal is one of the continent 's oldest due to the country 's colonial and trade history Macau dating back to the 16th century .",
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"text": "David Wang (Australia) David Neng Hwan Wang ( 12 February 1920 -- 1 January 1978 ) , was a Chinese-Australian businessman and the first Chinese-Australian elected to the Melbourne City Council . Wang was born in Haimen county , Jiangsu province , China , the son of a prosperous peasant farmer , and studied radio communications in Shanghai before entering the military academy in Chongqing ( Chungking ) , ( then the temporary capital of China ) in 1939 . Promoted lieutenant in 1941 , he served in the intelligence section of the general headquarters . Following the outbreak of World War II in the Pacific , he was sent to Australia as a captain with the Chinese military mission . In Melbourne in 1942 he met Mabel Chen , an Australian-born Chinese , who chose the English name David for him . In 1947 they were married in Singapore , where he opened a business importing woollen goods from Australia . These connections to Australia enabled him to gain a seven-year Australian business residence permit in 1948 , despite the then-official White Australia Policy , which prevented Asian immigration . The permit was issued by the Immigration Minister Arthur Calwell , who became a close friend of the Wang family , despite his lifelong support for White Australia . He opened his furniture business in Little Bourke Street in 1950 . The business grew rapidly and by the 1960s Wang was a leading businessman and a leader of the Chinese community . The Australian Dictionary of Biography notes : `` Anticipating a growing taste for oriental wares , they prospered almost immediately , obtaining Chinese goods through a Hong Kong agent , and later importing from Taiwan , Japan , the Philippines , Malaysia , Thailand and the Pacific Islands , and , after 1972 , mainland China . The Wangs largely pioneered the trade in Chinese cane-ware , bamboo blinds , camphorwood chests , and arts and crafts . Fireworks were among their most lucrative earners . In 1962 , wishing to make his first overseas business trip on an Australian passport , David applied for naturalisation six months before he had completed the required fifteen years residence , and succeeded on appeal . He purchased and demolished the Canton Building in Little Bourke Street , erecting in its place a modern emporium , opened in 1964 by Calwell . '' In 1965 Wang , on the nomination of Calwell ( whose electorate covered the City of Melbourne ) , was appointed one of the first two Chinese-Australian Justices of the Peace in Australia . In 1969 he was elected to the Melbourne City Council , becoming the first Chinese-Australian to win a seat in local government . As a Councillor he led the push for the extension of shopping hours and the establishment of new parks in the city , and worked on the approval of Melbourne 's Chinatown Project . `` Wang campaigned for election to Melbourne City Council , basing his campaign on revitalising inner-city Melbourne , particularly its night life , and injecting an international flavour into the city . As a leader in the Chinese community he had initiated Melbourne 's Chinatown project in 1960 and in 1970 he revived it as a councillor . The Chinese quarter in Melbourne , centred in Little Bourke Street , had been in decline and Wang believed that its transformation with pagodas , archways and suitable lighting would attract tourists and shoppers , as well as promoting Chinese culture . Chinatown was launched in 1976 . '' Wang served on many other community bodies and was Foundation Chairman of the Dai Loong Association . In 1975-77 he was chairman of the Chinese Professional and Business Association of Victoria . It was widely expected that he would be elected as Lord Mayor of Melbourne , but his early death from a heart attack prevented this . `` Having experienced little personal prejudice in the business and professional milieux , -LSB- Wang -RSB- saw his advance as demonstrating the fairness of the Australian people , as distinct from the sometimes overbearing behaviour of the country 's officialdom . Cautious and a gradualist , he condemned examples of racism in public life , welcomed the replacement of the White Australia policy by selective immigration , forecast a multi-racial nation , and supported an Asian immigration quota . In 1977 he described Australia as a cosmopolitan community and endorsed racial integration , including mixed marriages , arguing that the Australian Chinese should serve as a bridge of friendship between the two countries . The tolerance displayed by Australian youth made him optimistic about the future . ''",
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"text": "Singaporean Chinese privilege Singaporean Chinese privilege ( or simply Chinese privilege within Singaporean contexts ) is a term used to describe the societal privileges that Chinese Singaporeans enjoy as compared to non-Chinese Singaporeans by virtue of their race . Similar to how white privilege operates in white-dominated societies , Chinese privilege can manifest as various benefits and advantages that may often go unnoticed by Chinese Singaporeans , such as the prevalence of Mandarin Chinese in the public sphere , access to better educational , political and employment opportunities , and widespread media representation of Chinese people .",
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"text": "Corruption in China Corruption in China post-1949 lies in the `` organizational involution '' of the ruling party , including the Communist Party of China 's policies , institutions , norms , and failure to adapt to a changing environment in the post-Mao era caused by the market liberalization reforms initiated by Deng Xiaoping . Like other socialist economies that have undertaken economic reforms , such as post-Soviet Eastern Europe and Central Asia , reform-era China has experienced increasing levels of corruption . Cadre corruption in China has been subject to significant media attention since Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping announced his Anti-corruption campaign following the 18th National Congress which was held in November 2012 . Despite this high-profile anti-graft drive , in 2014 China was ranked No. 100 in Transparency International 's Corruption Perceptions Index , which is 20 places lower than 2013 , when it ranked No. 80 . According to 2016 results of Corruption Perception Index of Transparency International , China ranks 79th place out of 176 countries . This puts China on par with Algeria and Suriname , and comparable to Armenia , Colombia , Egypt , Gabon , Liberia , Panama , Bolivia , Mexico , Moldova and Niger . China ranked less corrupt than neighbours Myanmar , Vietnam , Laos , North Korea , Russia , Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan , Tajikistan , Afghanistan , Pakistan and Nepal but more corrupt than neighbours Australia , New Zealand , Singapore , India , Bhutan , Macau , Hong Kong and Mongolia . Means of corruption include graft , bribery , embezzlement , backdoor deals , nepotism , patronage , and statistical falsification . Public surveys on the mainland since the late 1980s have shown that it is among the top concerns of the general public . According to Yan Sun , Associate Professor of Political Science at the City University of New York , it was corruption , rather than democracy as such , that lay at the root of the social dissatisfaction that led to the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 . Corruption undermines the legitimacy of the CPC , adds to economic inequality , undermines the environment , and fuels social unrest . Since then , corruption has not slowed down as a result of greater economic freedom , but instead has grown more entrenched and severe in its character and scope . Business deals often involve participation in corruption . In popular perception , there are more dishonest CPC officials than honest ones , a reversal of the views held in the first decade of reform of the 1980s . China specialist Minxin Pei argues that failure to contain widespread corruption is among the most serious threats to China 's future economic and political stability . Bribery , kickbacks , theft , and misspending of public funds costs at least three percent of GDP . China , though not a member of the OECD has participated as an observer in the OECD Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions , see OECD Anti-Bribery Convention .",
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"text": "Chinese Taoist Association Chinese Taoist Association ( CTA ; ) , founded in April 1957 , is the main association of Taoism in the People 's Republic of China . It is recognized as one of the main religious associations in the People 's Republic of China , and is overseen by the State Administration for Religious Affairs . Dozens of regional and local Taoist associations are included in this overarching group , which is encouraged by the government to be a bridge between Chinese Taoists and the government , to encourage a patriotic merger between Taoism and government initiatives . The group also disseminates information on traditional Taoist topics , including forums and conferences . The association was a major sponsor of the 2007 International Forum on the Tao Te Ching . The Chinese Taoist Association advocates the recompensation of losses inflicted on Taoism by the Cultural Revolution . Taoism was banned for several years in the People 's Republic of China during that period . Taoist practitioners in China are required to register with the Chinese Taoist Association in order to be granted recognition and official protection . The CTA exercises control over religious doctrine and personnel , and dictates the proper interpretation of Taoist doctrine . It also encourages Taoist practitioners to support the Communist Party and the state . For example , a Taoist scripture reading class held by the CTA in November 2010 required participants to `` fervently love the socialist motherland -LSB- and -RSB- uphold the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party . '' The central government of China has supported and encouraged the Association , along with other official religious groups , in promoting the `` harmonious society '' initiative of Communist Party General Secretary Hu Jintao .",
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"text": "Nelson Mandela: A Biography (1999) Nelson Mandela : A Biography is a biography written by Martin Meredith on Nelson Mandela . The book details Mandela 's early life and major influences on him , his moving to Johannesburg , joining the African National Congress , his imprisonment on Robben Island , and eventually , his Presidency . Also chronicled are the rise and fall of apartheid , the scandals involving Winnie Mandela ( Nelson 's wife ) , and Thabo Mbeki 's term as President . Martina Meredith is known for authoring many books and articles on Africa and the key people within it .",
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"text": "Wang Youcai Wang Youcai ( born June 29 , 1966 ) , an active dissident of the Chinese Government , was one of the supporters of democracy in China and an important student leader in the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 . Then a graduate student at the Peking University , he was arrested in 1989 and sentenced to four years in 1991 for `` conspiring to overthrow the Government of China '' . He was released early , in November 1991 , due to the help of former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker , who visited Beijing in 1991 . In June 25 , 1998 , he and his colleagues organized the China Democracy Party , which was subsequently banned by the Chinese government . In December 1998 the Chinese government sentenced him to 11 years in prison for subversion . He was released from prison and exiled in 2004 under international political pressure , especially from the United States . Wang was a visiting scholar at Fairbank Center at Harvard University for one year , and completed his master 's degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2006 . He is one of the members of the Chinese Constitutional Democratic Transition Research and one of the members of the Coordinative Service Platform of China Democracy Party . On July 15 , 2009 , he became co-advisor of Overseas Supporters ' Association of the China Democracy Party , and later became co-executive associate for Committee of Exiled members of the China Democracy Party on October 10 , 2009 . He did his Ph.D. research on quark transversity at National Jefferson Laboratory in Newport News , Virginia from June 2007 to June 2010 . He was awarded a Ph.D. degree in physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2011 . He worked at American Express in New York from February 2011 to January 2013 .",
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"text": "2010 Nobel Peace Prize The 2010 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to imprisoned Chinese human rights activist `` for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China '' . The laureate , once an eminent scholar , was reportedly little-known inside the People 's Republic of China ( PRC ) at the time of the award due to official censorship ; he is a veteran of the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 , and a co-author of the Charter 08 manifesto for which he was sentenced to 11 years in prison on 25 December 2009 . Liu , who was backed by Václav Havel and Desmond Tutu , received the award among a record field of more than 200 nominees . The decision , while widely praised by foreign intellectuals and politicians , was attacked by the Chinese government and the state media . A number of countries , including Saudi Arabia and Russia , also denounced the award and what they regarded as interference in China 's domestic affairs . Following the announcement , official censorship was applied within China -- on the Internet , television , and in print media . The government strongly denounced the award , and summoned the Norwegian ambassador in Beijing to make a formal protest . The Chinese authorities arrested citizens who attempted to celebrate . Liu 's wife was put under house-arrest before the decision of the Nobel Committee was announced . Chinese diplomats moved to pressure other countries not to attend the award ceremony , which was scheduled for 10 December . Western missions in Oslo received warning letters from their Chinese counterparts ; the deputy foreign minister also warned countries of `` the consequences '' . In December , the Chinese foreign ministry continued the rhetorical assault , claiming `` more than 100 countries and international organisations -LSB- had -RSB- expressed explicit support of China 's position '' . In the end , 46 countries attended of the 65 invited ( People 's Republic of China and 19 other nations declined invitations ) . China 's official news agency , Xinhua , attacked the West for its `` Cold-War or even colonial mentality '' , and for daring to `` regard themselves as the judge , the teacher -LSB- who -RSB- assume that they can forever distort the fact and block the truth by using political maneuvers . '' Strong rhetoric and denunciations of the West continued from official sources until after the ceremony . Liu is the first person of Chinese nationality to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize , and the first to be awarded a Nobel Prize of any kind while residing in China . Liu is the third person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while in prison or detention after Germany 's Carl von Ossietzky ( 1935 ) and Burma 's Aung San Suu Kyi ( 1991 ) . As the laureate was absent , Liu 's place on the podium was unoccupied ; Norwegian actress Liv Ullmann read I Have No Enemies , an essay that Liu had written for his trial in December 2009 , in place of the acceptance speech .",
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"text": "Steve Tsang Steve Tsang is a political scientist and historian whose expertise includes politics and governance in China , Taiwan and Hong Kong , the foreign and security policies of China and Taiwan , and peace and security in East Asia . Born in Hong Kong , Tsang received a B.A. at the University of Hong Kong in 1981 and D.Phil at St Antony 's College , Oxford in 1986 . He is a professor of contemporary Chinese studies at the University of Nottingham , and served as Head of the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Nottingham ( 2014 -- 2016 ) and Director of the China Policy Institute ( 2011-2014 ) . In September 2016 , the School of Oriental and African Studies ( SOAS ) announced the appointment of Professor Tsang as Professor of Chinese Studies and the new Director of the SOAS China Institute , effective 1 December 2016 . Before joining the University of Nottingham , he spent his career at the University of Oxford , where among other positions , he served as Director of the Pluscarden Programme for the Study of Global Terrorism and Intelligence ( 2005 -- 2011 ) , Dean of St Antony 's College ( 2002 , 1996 -- 98 ) , Director of the Taiwan Studies Programme ( 2001 -- 2011 ) , Director of the Asian Studies Centre ( 1997 -- 2003 ) , and Director of the Oxford University Hong Kong Project ( 1987 -- 1994 ) . Tsang is the author of A Modern History of Hong Kong ( 2004 ) , which the last British Hong Kong governor Chris Patten described as `` authoritative and well-researched '' . He is also the author of Governing Hong Kong : Administrative Officers from the 19th Century to the Hand-over of China , 1862-1997 ( London : I.B. Tauris , 2007 ) ; The Cold War 's Odd Couple : The Unintended Partnership between the Republic of China and the United Kingdom , 1950-1958 ( London : I.B. Tauris , 2006 ) ; Hong Kong : An Appointment with China ( London : I.B. Tauris , 1997 ) ; Democracy Shelved : Great Britain , China and Attempts at Constitutional Reform in Hong Kong ( Oxford University Press , 1998 ) . He is the author of numerous articles in refereed journals , including most recently `` Chiang Kai-shek 's ` secret deal ' at Xian and the start of the Sino-Japanese War '' ; `` The U.S. Military and American Commitment to Taiwan 's Security '' ; `` Ma Ying-jeou 's re-election : implications for Taiwan and East Asia '' , and `` Consultative Leninism : China 's new political framework '' . Tsang is an associate fellow at Chatham House , Associate Editor of Palgrave Communication ( 2014 -- ) , Editor of the Nottingham China Policy Institute Series for Palgrave Macmillan ( 2011 -- ) , and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for several academic journals . He regularly contributes to public debates on issues related to the politics , history , and development of East Asia , particularly China , Hong Kong , and Taiwan . He is a frequent commentator in print media and on television and radio , particularly the BBC , where he has appeared on Newsnight , BBC News at Ten , World News , BBC News , News 24 , The Talk Show , Today , PM , Newshour , What If , and various World Service programmes in English , Mandarin , and Cantonese . His op-ed contributions have appeared in The New York Times , Foreign Policy magazine , Jane 's Intelligence Review , Time , Wall Street Journal , Forbes , South China Morning Post , China Daily , Taipei Times , The Straits Times , The Globe and Mail , Chicago Tribune , and the New Statesman amongst others . He has provided expert opinions to parliamentary committees in the British House of Commons , the European Parliament , and the United States Congress . His wife is English writer Rhiannon Jenkins Tsang . They studied at Oxford University but did not meet until years later in a seminar on the 1997 Hong Kong Handover .",
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"text": "Chinese Chinese can refer to : Something of , from , or related to China Chinese people , people of Chinese nationality , or one of several Chinese ethnicities Zhonghua minzu , the supra-ethnic Chinese nationality Han Chinese , the dominant ethnic group in China , Singapore , and Taiwan List of ethnic groups in China Ethnic minorities in China , the non-Han Chinese population in China Overseas Chinese , people of Chinese ancestry who live outside mainland China , Hong Kong , Macau , and Taiwan Chinese language , a language or family of languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China Standard Chinese , the standard form of the Chinese ( Mandarin ) language in mainland China , Taiwan and Singapore , and the variety most commonly taught as a foreign language other varieties of Chinese Written Chinese , the writing system of China Chinese cuisine , styles of cooking originating from China American Chinese cuisine Chinese Peak ( California ) , a mountain Chinese Peak ( Idaho ) , a mountain `` Chinese Gordon '' , a nickname of Charles George Gordon ( 1833 -- 1885 ) , British military commander and administrator",
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"text": "China International Fund China International Fund ( CIF ) is a Chinese-owned group of Hong Kong investors that describes its major businesses as including `` large-scale national reconstruction projects and infrastructure construction in developing countries '' . The CIF and its associated companies in Hong Kong and Singapore invested upwards of $ US 20 billion mainly in unstable African dictatorships . They have made agreements with the Angolan and Guinean governments to explore for various resources in those countries . These agreements will result in billions of dollars of money being invested in the two countries . The Company is under the suspicion of being a state-owned company because `` key personnel have ties to Chinese state-owned enterprises and government agencies . ''",
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"text": "Protest and dissent in China In spite of restrictions on freedom of association and of speech , a wide variety of protests and dissident movements have proliferated in China , particularly in the decades since the death of Mao Zedong . Among the most notable of these were the 1959 Tibetan uprising against Communist Party rule , the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests , which was put down with military force , and the 25 April 1999 demonstration by 10,000 Falun Gong practitioners at Zhongnanhai . Protesters and dissidents in China espouse a wide variety of grievances , including corruption , forced evictions , unpaid wages , human rights abuses , environmental degradation , ethnic protests , petitioning for religious freedom and civil liberties , protests against one-party rule , as well as nationalist protests against foreign countries . The number of annual protests has grown steadily since the early 1990s , from approximately 8700 `` mass group incidents '' in 1993 to over 87,000 in 2005 . In 2006 , the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences estimated the number of annual mass incidents to exceed 90,000 , and Chinese sociology professor Sun Liping estimated 180,000 incidents in 2010 . Mass incidents are defined broadly as `` planned or impromptu gathering that forms because of internal contradictions '' , and can include public speeches or demonstrations , physical clashes , public airings of grievances , and other group behaviors that are seen as disrupting social stability . Despite the increase in protests , some scholars have argued that they may not pose an existential threat to Communist Party rule because they lack `` connective tissue ; '' the preponderance of protests in China are aimed at local-level officials , and only a select few dissident movements seek systemic change .",
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"text": "South Africa–Taiwan relations South Africa -- Taiwan relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Taiwan and the Republic of South Africa . Taiwan and South Africa established diplomatic ties in 1949 . The ties lasted and grew throughout the apartheid-era in South Africa and officially ended in January 1998 when South African President Nelson Mandela recognized the People 's Republic of China . Despite the ending of diplomatic relations , Taiwan and South Africa continue to maintain trade relations . In the absence of formal diplomatic relations , the two countries now have `` Liaison Offices '' , which serve as de facto embassies . South Africa is now represented in Taipei by the Liaison Office of the Republic of South Africa . Similarly , Taiwan is represented by the Taipei Liaison Office in the Republic of South Africa in Pretoria . There is also a Taipei Liaison Office in Cape Town .",
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"text": "Mandela's nudibranch Mandela 's nudibranch , Mandelia mirocornata , is a species of sea slug , a dorid nudibranch . It is a marine gastropod mollusc , the only member of the genus Mandelia and the family Mandeliidae . The genus and family name honor Nelson Mandela , the former President of South Africa .",
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"text": "National People's Congress The National People 's Congress ( usually abbreviated NPC ) is the national legislature of the People 's Republic of China . With 2,987 members in 2013 , it is the largest parliamentary body in the world . Under China 's current Constitution , the NPC is structured as a unicameral legislature , with the power to legislate , the power to oversee the operations of the government , and the power to elect the major officers of state . The NPC and the National Committee of the People 's Political Consultative Conference ( CPPCC ) , a consultative body whose members represent various social groups , are the main deliberative bodies of China , and are often referred to as the Lianghui ( Two Assemblies ) . The NPC is elected for a term of five years . It holds annual sessions every spring , usually lasting from 10 to 14 days , in the Great Hall of the People on the west side of Tiananmen Square in Beijing . The NPC 's sessions are usually timed to occur with the meetings of the CPPCC , and these annual meetings provide an opportunity for the officers of state to review past policies and present future plans to the nation . The fourth session of the 12th NPC was held from March 5 to March 16 , 2016 . In theory , the NPC is the highest organ of state power in China , and all four PRC constitutions have vested it with great lawmaking powers . However , in practice it usually acts as a rubber stamp for decisions already made by the state 's executive organs and the Communist Party of China . One of its members , Hu Xiaoyan , told the BBC in 2009 that she has no power to help her constituents . She was quoted as saying , `` As a parliamentary representative , I do n't have any real power . '' In 2014 , the participating party pledged to `` unswervingly adhere to the leadership of Chinese Communist Party . '' Since the 1990s , the NPC has become a forum for mediating policy differences between different parts of the Party , the government , and groups of society .",
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"text": "Manchu people The Manchu are an ethnic minority in China and the people from whom Manchuria derives its name . They are sometimes called `` red-tasseled Manchus '' , a reference to the ornamentation on traditional Manchu hats . The Later Jin ( 1616-1636 ) , and Qing dynasty ( 1636 -- 1912 ) are established by Manchus , who are descended from the Jurchen people who earlier established the Jin dynasty ( 1115 -- 1234 ) in China . Manchus form the largest branch of the Tungusic peoples and are distributed throughout China , forming the fourth largest ethnic group in the country . They can be found in 31 Chinese provincial regions . They also form the largest minority group in China without an autonomous region . Among them , Liaoning has the largest population and Hebei , Heilongjiang , Jilin , Inner Mongolia and Beijing have over 100,000 Manchu residents . About half of the population live in Liaoning and one-fifth in Hebei . There are a number of Manchu autonomous counties in China , such as Xinbin , Xiuyan , Qinglong , Fengning , Yitong , Qingyuan , Weichang , Kuancheng , Benxi , Kuandian , Huanren , Fengcheng , Beizhen and over 300 Manchu towns and townships .",
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"text": "Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela is a 2005 documentary film about a generation of men , considered terrorists by the U.S. government , who left South Africa to form the African National Congress and spread their message across the world . Filmmaker Thomas Allen Harris focuses on his stepfather Benjamin Pule Leinaeng , who was among the first ANC members to leave South Africa in 1960 . Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela was met with critical acclaim , winning an Independent Spirit Award nomination for its Stranger Than Fiction category and was aired on PBS as part of its Point of View series in 2006 .",
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"text": "Chinese economic reform The Chinese economic reform refers to the program of economic reforms termed `` Socialism with Chinese characteristics '' in the People 's Republic of China ( PRC ) that was started in December 1978 by reformists within the Communist Party of China , led by Deng Xiaoping . China had one of the world 's largest and most advanced economies prior to the nineteenth century . In the 18th century , Adam Smith claimed China had long been one of the richest , that is , one of the most fertile , best cultivated , most industrious , most prosperous and most urbanized countries in the world . The economy stagnated beginning in the 16th century and even declined in absolute terms in the nineteenth and much of the twentieth century , with a brief recovery in the 1930s . Economic reforms introducing market principles began in 1978 and were carried out in two stages . The first stage , in the late 1970s and early 1980s , involved the decollectivization of agriculture , the opening up of the country to foreign investment , and permission for entrepreneurs to start businesses . However , most industry remained state-owned . The second stage of reform , in the late 1980s and 1990s , involved the privatization and contracting out of much state-owned industry and the lifting of price controls , protectionist policies , and regulations , although state monopolies in sectors such as banking and petroleum remained . The private sector grew remarkably , accounting for as much as 70 percent of China gross domestic product by 2005 . From 1978 until 2013 , unprecedented growth occurred , with the economy increasing by 9.5 % a year . The conservative Hu-Wen Administration more heavily regulated and controlled the economy after 2005 , reversing some reforms . The success of China 's economic policies and the manner of their implementation has resulted in immense changes in Chinese society . Large-scale government planning programs alongside market characteristics have greatly decreased poverty , while incomes and income inequality have increased , leading to a backlash led by the New Left . In the academic scene , scholars have debated the reason for the success of the Chinese `` dual-track '' economy , and have compared them to attempts to reform socialism in the Eastern Bloc and the Soviet Union ; as well as the growth of other developing economies .",
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"text": "Naver Naver ( Hangul : 네이버 ) is a popular Web portal in South Korea , owned by Naver Corporation . Naver was launched in June 1999 by ex-Samsung employees , and it debuted as the first Web portal in Japan that used its own proprietary search engine . Among Naver 's features is `` Comprehensive Search '' , launched in 2000 , which provides results from multiple categories on a single page . It has since added new services such as `` Knowledge Search '' , launched in 2002 . It also provides Internet services including a news service , an e-mail service , an academic thesis search service , and a children 's portal . In 2005 , Naver launched Happybean , the world 's first online donation portal , which allows users to find information and make donations to over 20,000 civil society and social welfare organizations . According to pitchone , Naver handled only 48 % of websearches in South Korea in 2016 . ( According to techforkorea , Naver handled 77 % of all web searches in South Korea in July 2014 ) Naver is the fifth most used search engine in the world , following Google search , Yahoo! , Baidu and Bing . More than 25 million Koreans have Naver as the default browser start page . Naver launched its service in Japan in 2009 , marking their first expansion out of Korea . In 2013 , Lee Hae-jin , the chairman and chief strategy of Naver , saw his stake value hover above 1 trillion won ( US$ 939.4 million ) on the back of its messenger service LINE .",
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"text": "News World India News World India is free to air 24-hour national news channel . The channel is owned by F7 Broadcast Private Limited . News World India focuses on news that touches the day-to-day life of masses . F7 Broadcast Pvt. Ltd. started a channel called News World India in 2015 . From September 2015 , It stopped providing content to television channels and started its own television channel News World India . F7 also owns News World Odisha .",
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"text": "Sanskrit Wikipedia Sanskrit Wikipedia ( also known as sawiki ) is the Sanskrit edition of Wikipedia , a free , web-based , collaborative , multilingual encyclopedia project supported by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation . Its five thousand articles have been written collaboratively by volunteers around the world , with major concentration of contributors in India and Nepal . Founded in December 2003 , it reached five thousand articles by August 2011 . The Sanskrit Wikipedia Community also participated in a project named Tell us about your Wikipedia , and Community news from Sanskrit Wikipedia also came on WikiPatrika , a community-written and community-edited newspaper , covering stories , events and reports related to Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Foundation sister projects in India . As of August 2016 , it has 10,177 articles and is the 132th largest version of Wikipedia . The Times of India considered that `` Sanskrit was making a comeback , thanks to Wikipedia community '' Mother India considered the Sanskrit Wikipedia as a `` wonderful learning tool ''",
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"text": "Bihar Times Bihar Times ( -LSB- www.bihartimes.com -RSB- ) is an internet portal in Bihar , India . It was launched on 8th Nov. 1999 with the objective to present information on Bihar specially for non-resident Biharees , at a time when there was little such information available on web sites and the Bihar government did not have a website .",
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"text": "Nadir The nadir ( -LSB- ˈnædɪə -RSB- ) , ( -LSB- ˈneɪdɪə -RSB- ) ( from نظير / ALA-LC : naẓīr , meaning `` counterpart '' ) is the direction pointing directly below a particular location ; that is , it is one of two vertical directions at a specified location , orthogonal to a horizontal flat surface there . Since the concept of being below is itself somewhat vague , scientists define the nadir in more rigorous terms . Specifically , in astronomy , geophysics and related sciences ( e.g. , meteorology ) , the nadir at a given point is the local vertical direction pointing in the direction of the force of gravity at that location . The direction opposite of the nadir is the zenith . Nadir also refers to the downward-facing viewing geometry of an orbiting satellite , such as is employed during remote sensing of the atmosphere , as well as when an astronaut faces the Earth while performing a spacewalk . The word is also used figuratively to mean the lowest point of a person 's spirits , or the quality of an activity or profession . The term nadir can also be used to represent the lowest point reached by a celestial body during its apparent orbit around a given point of observation . This can be used to describe the location of the Sun , but it is only technically accurate for one latitude at a time and only possible at the low latitudes . The sun is said to be at the nadir at a location when it is at the zenith at the location 's antipode and the sun is 90 degrees below the horizon . In oncology , the term nadir is used to represent the lowest level of a blood cell count while a patient is undergoing chemotherapy . A diagnosis of neutropenic nadir after chemotherapy typically lasts 7 -- 10 days .",
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"text": "BBC World Service Television BBC World Service Television , often abbreviated to WSTV ( World Service Television ) , was the name of two BBC international satellite television channels between 1991 and 1995 . It was the BBC 's first foray into worldwide television broadcasting . In Europe , it was the successor to BBC TV Europe , replacing it on 11 March 1991 . The service was also launched in Asia as a 24-hour news and information service with minor differences , a precursor to BBC World News , launched on 14 October 1991 . Unlike BBC World Service at the time , it was not funded by the British government with a grant-in-aid . Instead , it was funded by commercial advertising , with commercials were inserted locally by the cable or satellite providers . In the years that followed , the BBC would insert news headlines and other updates to fill the gaps , known as the break fillers .",
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"text": "Tehran Bureau Tehran Bureau is an online news magazine covering politics , foreign affairs , culture and society in Iran and the Iranian Diaspora . It was founded by Iranian-born journalist Kelly Golnoush Niknejad in February 2008 , initially as a blog . In May 2009 , it was launched as a virtual news bureau , featuring a growing list of regular contributors and journalists knowledgeable about Iran and Iranian affairs . Tehran Bureau combines aspects of traditional journalism and new media , using trusted online social networks to complement conventional coverage . Starting out as an independent news organization , Tehran Bureau had no affiliation with and received no funding or support from any government , religious , or interest group . However in September 2009 it began a collaboration with the Public Broadcasting Service television series `` Frontline '' which will provide it with financing , host its Web site and provide editorial support . In return Tehran Bureau will help shape a coming `` Frontline '' program about Iran . The British news website The Guardian hosted Tehran Bureau for a while . In an article revealing the new arrangement , The Guardian assured that the magazine would `` retain its independence under Niknejad '' Its mission statement states , `` Tehran Bureau is a virtual bureau connecting journalists , Iran experts and readers all over the world . Our stories are written by Iranians in Iran and the Middle East , foreigners viewing or interacting with our culture for the first time , and hyphenated Iranians best suited to bridge the cultures . '' Among its contributing journalists Muhammad Sahimi , Jason Rezaian , Gareth Smyth and many others writing without a byline since the crackdown on journalists after the June 12 presidential election of 2009 .",
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"text": "Public Insight Network Public Insight Journalism is a pioneering approach to journalism created by American Public Media . It recognizes that broadcast media today operate in a changed media environment , and need to expand the resources available to journalists when deciding what is news and reporting on that news , as well as be responsive to audience desires to participate . Through a collection of tools , many of them web-based , MPR News solicits knowledge and direct experience from people in its Public Insight Network . The basic goal is to do better journalism through increased public input . Public Insight Journalism contributes to the national shows Marketplace ( radio program ) and Weekend America , and is being rolled out on a limited basis to other public radio stations in the U.S. . The MPR radio show In the Loop is directly associated with PIJ ( the acronym by which is sometimes known ) . In late 2006 , Public Insight Journalism became the core of a new MPR initiative called the Center for Innovation in Journalism .",
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"text": "Reuters Insider Reuters Insider is a website provided by Thomson Reuters that offers financial videos for viewing online , and launched on May 11 , 2010 . Visitors can view videos free-of-charge during the current promotional period , after which the website will only be accessible to Reuters subscribers , who typically pay about US$ 2,000 per month . The website has been described as `` YouTube for traders '' . Video from the website is created by Thomson Reuters ' own reporters , as well as the company 's roughly 150 partners . Thomson Reuters spent about $ 100 million to develop the website . Reuters Insider is targeted towards financial experts , while Thomson Reuter 's primary competitor , Bloomberg L.P. , has begun to focus more on targeting the average consumer by purchasing business magazine BusinessWeek . The website is part of an overall $ 1 billion plan by the company to update its technology to make financial information accessible to more users .",
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"text": "Middle East Eye The Middle East Eye ( MEE ) is an online news portal covering events in the Middle East and which has been cited by major media publications . The MEE website describes the organization as an `` independently-funded online news organization '' founded in February 2014 which `` aims to be the primary portal of Middle East news . '' The MEE '' 's editor is David Hearst , the former chief foreign leader writer for the British newspaper The Guardian . The MEE is wholly owned by M.E.E. Ltd , a UK company that employs about 20 full-time staff in its London offices and also has a network of freelance journalists . The sole director of M.E.E. Ltd is Jamal Bassasso , who was a former director of planning and human resources at Al Jazeera . David Hearst has said that his staff came from varied backgrounds while noting that `` some were activists , but this does n't effect their professional journalism '' . Hearst claimed that MEE is not linked to any government or movement . The Middle East Eye has been used as a reference by several well-known Western news outlets such as the BBC News , The Huffington Post , The Guardian , and The New York Times '' . The Middle East Eye is currently blocked in the United Arab Emirates by the country 's internet censorship authorities .",
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"text": "A News (TV series) A News ( originally known as A-Channel News ) is the name of local newscasts on the A television system in Canada . A News programming was produced in markets which were not directly served by a local CTV News service . The cable-only A Atlantic service in Atlantic Canada did not produce its own A News programming , but instead presently airs CTV News programming from CTV Atlantic , although the station did produce a local morning show , Breakfast Television and was subsequently re-branded to CTV Morning Live on August 29 , 2011 , . Due to the effects of the 2009 economic crisis The A station in Ottawa cancelled all A News programming in March 2009 , but continued to produce a local morning show , A Morning which was also re-branded as CTV Morning Live on August 29 , 2011 . When A re-launched as CTV Two , on August 29 , 2011 , newscasts on the A stations were re-branded as CTV News and longer have separate identities , although the stations have retained the same editorial independence .",
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"text": "Business reporting Business reporting or enterprise reporting is `` the public reporting of operating and financial data by a business enterprise , '' or `` the regular provision of information to decision-makers within an organisation to support them in their work . '' Reporting is a fundamental part of the larger movement towards improved business intelligence and knowledge management . Often implementation involves extract , transform , and load ( ETL ) procedures in coordination with a data warehouse and then using one or more reporting tools . While reports can be distributed in print form or via email , they are typically accessed via a corporate intranet . With the dramatic expansion of information technology , and the desire for increased competitiveness in corporations , there has been an increase in the use of computing power to produce unified reports which join different views of the enterprise in one place . This reporting process involves querying data sources with different logical models to produce a human readable report -- for example , a computer user has to query the Human Resources databases and the Capital Improvements databases to show how efficiently space is being used across an entire corporation . Reporting can be used in another mean for verification and cross-checks . Audit teams like FINRA and SEC adhere to reports for all business firms . Standard Business Reporting is is a group of international programs instigated by a number of governments with the end of make business the centre when it comes to managing business-to-government reporting obligations . *",
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"text": "Ma'an News Agency Ma'an News Agency ( MNA ; وكالة معا الإخبارية ) is a large wire service created in 2005 in the Palestinian territories . It is part of the Ma'an Network , a non-governmental organization media network created in 2002 in the Palestinian territories among independent journalists throughout the West Bank and Gaza Strip . It has partnerships with eight local television stations and twelve local radio stations . Ma'an News Agency publishes news 24 hours a day in Arabic , Hebrew and English , and claims to be one of the largest wire services in the Palestinian territories , with over three million visits per month . Ma'an News Agency also publishes feature stories , analysis and opinion articles . The agency 's headquarters is in Bethlehem and it has an office in Gaza .",
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"text": "Bhutan News Service Bhutan News Service , abbreviated as BNS , is the first news agency of Bhutan . It is run as an independent news agency by Bhutanese refugee journalists since 2004 from Kathmandu , the capital city of Nepal . This is , probably , first of its kind considering a very few refugee media or journalism in exile . The agency is solely operated by refugees who are mostly born or brought up in refugee camps and without previous media experiences . When over 100,000 of Bhutanese refugees started taking shelter in UN-administered refugee camps of Jhapa and Morang districts in eastern part of Nepal , there was a need of a vocal media in the refugee community . Several attempts were made by persons of various backgrounds to keep the journalism works going . However , survival of those media was not easy due to lack of funding , and they died one after the other . The Bhutan News Service was founded in 2004 by a small group of Bhutanese refugee youths , who during the time believed that journalism was a noble means to keep community informed and continue advocating the refugee issue . Most of the exiled publications were shut down , in particular following crunch financial assistance and or due to lack of human resources to continue volunteering without anything in return . Therefore , the news service emerged in as an alternative means to replace most of those publications , if not all . Initially , the works were limited to simply blogging . From 2006 , BNS went online through its own news portal . ″ APFA initiated a joint effort for press freedom and called on two other media organizations working for press freedom in Bhutan and operating in exile . Thus a conference was held in eastern Nepal making a historic declaration vowing to expedite fight for press freedom . The first media conference adopted `` Declaration Dé Exile '' . The declaration also accepted the APFA proposal to accept Bhutan News Service as the common and first news agency of Bhutan , but operating from exile . ″ Currently , around two dozens of reporters and over half a dozen of editors from various countries contribute for the news service on voluntary basis . The news agency has not been legally registered since Nepalese laws do not entertain registration of any entity owned and run by foreign nationals in Nepalese soil . ″ Unfortunately , we are not a registered entity yet . While most of our members were based in the capital city of Nepal for years , we made several attempts to get it registered in Nepal , but to no avail . We are , however , in the course of getting it registered preferably in USA since most of our members are based there and a vast majority of the Bhutanese have gotten resettled in the same place . ″",
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"text": "Mobile reporting Mobile reporting is a trend emerging in the field of news and content generation . The term describes the use of a mobile phone as a reporting tool . The user creates text , photo and video that combined produces a multimedia based report . The content is edited on the phone before being uploaded to the internet via mobile network or Internet connection . Usually mobile reporting is used for publishing to the web . This is particularly the case with video as the technology does not yet allow for the production of high end video . However , the low quality is suitable for Internet . Mobile reporting is particularly relevant in areas that lack modern Internet infrastructure ( Sub Sahara Africa , Central Asia , South America , Latin America ) . The mobile phone is low in cost when compared to more traditional reporting equipment .",
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"text": "MediaCommons MediaCommons is an in-development all-electronic scholarly publishing network in media studies , being created in partnership with the Institute for the Future of the Book and with the support of New York University and the National Endowment for the Humanities . MediaCommons established its first presence on the web in November 2006 with a now-defunct development site named `` making MediaCommons , '' and opened its current web site in March 2007 . The first project established on MediaCommons was In Media Res , an ongoing feature in which notable scholars in media studies present and comment upon brief , timely videoclips , aiming to promote dialogue between scholars and the broader public about the significance of media representations and forms . MediaCommons claims among its goals a transformation in scholarly publishing , suggesting that the network `` will not simply shift the locus of publishing from print to screen , but will actually transform what it means to ` publish , ' allowing the author , the publisher , and the reader all to make the process of such discourse just as visible as its product . '' The network promises to speed up the processes of publishing , but also to shift the focus of scholarly publishing back to communication amongst scholars . For this reason , the editors describe MediaCommons as a `` scholarly network '' rather than an electronic journal or press . MediaCommons is also an experiment in reimagining the processes of peer review in the humanities , opening up the process to public debate and discussion , and using both web-based metrics and commentary to create a process of `` peer-to-peer review . '' The backbone of this system is a social networking system currently being built by the NYU Digital Library Technology Services . MediaCommons has thus far published two commentable papers , one on the future of scholarly publishing , and the other on CommentPress , the WordPress theme developed by the Institute for the Future of the Book that allows for paragraph-by-paragraph commenting on lengthy documents . The co-coordinating editors of MediaCommons are Kathleen Fitzpatrick and Avi Santo , and the project draws on the support of an editorial board of scholars from across the digital humanities .",
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"text": "Sahapedia Sahapedia is an open online multimedia knowledge resource -LSB- i -RSB- on the arts , cultures and histories of India ( and broadly , South Asia ) based on both curated and crowd-sourced content . ` Saha ' ( Sanskrit for ` together with ' ) , is an invitation to explore together the richness of the cultural landscape . On the Sahapedia portal people can read articles , watch videos , listen to interviews , and browse image galleries . Users can also explore historic sites and natural spaces through virtual walks , timelines and interactive maps . -LSB- ii -RSB- It is both a resource and a platform in that registered users may log into a personal work space from where they can submit material for curation and form communities of interest . It is also an online archive that hosts a library , cultural events calendar and news . History Sahapedia was registered as a not-for-profit Society in June 2011 under the Societies Act of 1860 . S. Ramadorai ( Former Vice Chairman , Tata Consultancy Services , and Chairman , National Skills Development Agency ) is the President and mentor of Sahapedia . Sudha Gopalakrishnan ( Founder Director , 2003 -- 07 , National Mission for Manuscripts , Government of India and UNESCO-empanelled expert on intangible cultural heritage ) is the Vice President and Executive Director of Sahapedia . The organization is guided by a panel of advisors who are eminent scholars and experts . Since the inception of the project in 2010 , a qualified team of researchers and designers based in New Delhi has been working to develop Sahapedia . The team has established the conceptual , design and legal framework of the project . Sahapedia has had an active online presence for the last three years , and it has received positive feedback from users . Based on this , information architecture and development experts worked together to build Sahapedia 's unique technology platform , which was launched on April 23 , 2016 . -LSB- i -RSB- Vision Sahapedia 's goals are to inform , educate and act . It aims to foster knowledge , encourage engagement and generate action towards understanding and revitalising the diverse aspects of Indian culture . It envisions itself as an open resource which facilitates conversations between scholars and students , artists and enthusiasts , and serves as a platform for independent researchers and collectors . The encyclopedia seeks to make the best use of the digital medium 's potential for cross-referencing across domains and subjects , encouraging non-linear exploration that illuminates new connections and new ramifications . It also integrates activities and services including research , documentation , digitisation and conservation . -LSB- i -RSB- Mission The organization is working on areas like developing a digital library ( monographs , out-of-print scholarly work , old journals , unpublished reports ) ; linking with online archives of texts , recordings , translation ; curating material that makes tourism more meaningful , creating resources for education responsive to local histories and needs , developing scholarly resources ( editing online journals , teaching old scripts online ) , and making the best use of digital interactives to explain formal techniques in fields such as music , architecture , textile , etc. . The idea is to create ` a movement for engaging with culture , as the collective legacy of people , by encouraging local documentation and upload on Sahapedia . ' -LSB- i -RSB- Work The core of Sahapedia is the encyclopedia that addresses ten domains : the areas covered come under the categories of Knowledge Traditions , Visual and Material Arts , Performing Arts , Literature and Languages , Practices and Rituals , Histories , Institutions , People , and Natural Environment . The research and editorial team identify subjects for the encyclopaedia , visit libraries and consult experts to arrive at an outline for its treatment , write to scholars for articles or request them for interviews , go on field visits for documentation and compile links to online resources and suggestions for further reading . Sahapedia also works with affiliates who are experts in their field and can curate modules that cover various aspects of a particular subject . Ongoing Projects Oral history : Documents interactions with artists , scholars and practitioners . The project also records performances , events , activities , lectures , demonstrations and seminars . Library : Makes available archival material relating to history , literature , music and the performing arts under the Creative Share-alike License . Built heritage : Documents heritage sites and spaces in India with a view to covering both academic studies and experiential accounts . Maps project : Encourages people to participate in the cultural mapping of India and South Asia by marking cultural sites , forms , practices and events in their areas . Heritage education : It has partnered in the Heritage Education efforts of the Central Board of Secondary Education involving 12,900 schools , by creating an interactive web resource for children on the CBSE website . -LSB- i -RSB- Besides , the collaboratively-created encyclopedia database will be available as an offline tool for distance and rural education . Institutional collaborations : Sahapedia is in partnership with numerous national and international organisations with regard to specific projects . Collaborations have been forged with the Ministry of Culture , Rashtrapati Bhavan , Archaeological Survey of India , the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies , National School of Drama , the National Centre for the Performing Arts and the International Information Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region , UNESCO . -LSB- ii -RSB- External Links Sahapedia.org , Official website Youtube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram",
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"text": "De Correspondent De Correspondent ( in English sometimes referred to as The Correspondent ) is a Dutch news website based in Amsterdam , Netherlands . It was launched on 30 September 2013 after raising more than in a crowd-funding campaign in eight days time . The website distinguishes itself by rejecting the daily news cycle and focussing on in-depth and chronological coverage on a topical basis , led by individual correspondents who each focus on specific topics . The concept and initial success of De Correspondent has inspired other projects elsewhere , notably the German website Krautreporter which has adopted the same concept .",
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"text": "Journalism ethics and standards Journalism ethics and standards comprise principles of ethics and of good practice as applicable to the specific challenges faced by journalists . Historically and currently , this subset of media ethics is widely known to journalists as their professional `` code of ethics '' or the `` canons of journalism '' . The basic codes and canons commonly appear in statements drafted by both professional journalism associations and individual print , broadcast , and online news organizations . While various existing codes have some differences , most share common elements including the principles of -- truthfulness , accuracy , objectivity , impartiality , fairness and public accountability -- as these apply to the acquisition of newsworthy information and its subsequent dissemination to the public . Like many broader ethical systems , journalism ethics include the principle of `` limitation of harm . '' This often involves the withholding of certain details from reports such as the names of minor children , crime victims ' names or information not materially related to particular news reports release of which might , for example , harm someone 's reputation . Some journalistic codes of ethics , notably the European ones , also include a concern with discriminatory references in news based on race , religion , sexual orientation , and physical or mental disabilities . The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe approved in 1993 Resolution 1003 on the Ethics of Journalism which recommends journalists to respect the presumption of innocence , in particular in cases that are still sub judice .",
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"text": "Azad News Azad News is an Hindi-language 24/7 News television channel The channel is a free-to-air . The channel is available across all major cable and DTH platforms as well as online .",
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"text": "Southern California InFocus Southern California InFocus is a free monthly tabloid-format newspaper serving the Muslim community in Southern California . Its offices are in Anaheim . InFocus was started in Anaheim , California on February 4 , 2005 . It is the largest Muslim newspaper in Southern California . Asma Ahmad , a Pakistani Canadian citizen who grew up in Saudi Arabia attending American-run schools and formerly edited the national newsletter of the Muslim Students Association , is the paper 's managing editor and only full-timer staffer . Its deputy editor is Muneer Adhami . The Council on American Islamic Relations financially subsidizes and provides office space for the newspaper , but the managing editor states that the paper is `` editorially independent from CAIR '' . 20,000 copies of the paper are printed monthly ; 500 copies are mailed to paid subscribers and the remainder are distributed free through Muslim-owned businesses and mosques in Southern California . The paper `` covers a large variety of local , national , and international events , features , profiles , and has the following sections : arts , book review , restaurant review , Islam , money , legal , kids , travel , interfaith , commentary , and opinion . '' The paper describes its mission as : '' ... serving to document the rich history of Muslims in the Southland -- past and present . Through feature stories , mosque profiles , interviews of individuals who have made a difference , and in-depth coverage of news stories affecting Muslims , InFocus is the first localized effort in Southern California to record the American Muslim experience . For American Muslims , it is a platform which brings forth issues of their concern . For the larger community , it is a window into the Muslim world right here in California '' . Managing editor Ahmad describes the paper as , `` an Islamic newspaper but not a publication about Islam , '' and says she wants , `` In Focus to concentrate on issues important to Muslims , such as civil rights and discrimination , which she says are largely ignored by the mainstream media in the post-Sept . 11 world . '' Ahmad said the community is committed to democracy . An editorial in the March issue offered qualified support for President Bush 's Middle East policy and called for the democratization of Arab countries , urging Muslims to turn the `` breeze of democracy into an unstoppable wind . '' More than anything , Ahmad said , she wants the newspaper to pull American Muslims into the mainstream . `` We can keep our religion and not have an isolationist approach . We can do this in America , '' she said .",
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"text": "Lee Harvey Oswald Lee Harvey Oswald ( October 18 , 1939 -- November 24 , 1963 ) was an American former U.S. Marine who was arrested for the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy on November 22 , 1963 . According to four federal government investigations and one municipal investigation , These were investigations by : the Federal Bureau of Investigation ( 1963 ) , the Warren Commission ( 1964 ) , the House Select Committee on Assassinations ( 1979 ) , the Secret Service , and the Dallas Police Department . Oswald shot and killed Kennedy as the President traveled by motorcade through Dealey Plaza in the city of Dallas , Texas . Oswald was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps and defected to the Soviet Union in October 1959 . He lived in the Belarusian city of Minsk until June 1962 , at which time he returned to the United States with Marina , his Russian-born wife , eventually settling in Dallas . Following Kennedy 's assassination , Oswald was initially arrested for the murder of police officer J. D. Tippit , who was killed on a Dallas street about 45 minutes after Kennedy was shot . Oswald was later charged with the murder of Kennedy . He denied shooting anybody , saying that he was a `` patsy '' . Two days later , while being transferred from the city jail to the county jail , Oswald was fatally shot by Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby in full view of television cameras broadcasting live . In September 1964 , the Warren Commission concluded that Oswald acted alone in assassinating Kennedy by firing three shots from the Texas School Book Depository . This conclusion was supported by previous investigations carried out by the FBI , the Secret Service , and the Dallas Police Department . Despite forensic , ballistic , and eyewitness evidence supporting the lone gunman theory , public opinion polls taken over the years have shown that most Americans believe that Oswald did not act alone , but conspired with others to kill the president . The assassination has spawned numerous conspiracy theories .",
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"text": "1968 Detroit riot The 1968 Detroit riot was a civil disturbance that occurred between April 4 -- 5 , 1968 in Detroit , Michigan following the assassination of Martin Luther King , Jr. . Less than a year after the violent unrest of 1967 , areas of 12th Street ( present-day Rosa Parks Boulevard ) again erupted in chaos ( simultaneously with 110 other US cities ) following King 's assassination . Michigan Governor George W. Romney ordered the National Guard into Detroit . One person was killed , and gangs tossed objects at cars and smashed storefront windows with three dozen fires being set .",
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"text": "John F. Kennedy John Fitzgerald `` Jack '' Kennedy ( May 29 , 1917 -- November 22 , 1963 ) , commonly referred to by his initials JFK , was an American politician who served as the 35th President of the United States from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963 . Kennedy served at the height of the Cold War , and much of his presidency focused on managing relations with the Soviet Union . He was a member of the Democratic Party who represented Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate prior to becoming president . Kennedy was born in Brookline , Massachusetts to Joseph P. Kennedy , Sr. and Rose Kennedy . A scion of the Kennedy family , he graduated from Harvard University in 1940 before joining the United States Naval Reserve the following year . During World War II , Kennedy commanded a series of PT boats in the Pacific theater and earned the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his service . After the war , Kennedy represented Massachusetts 's 11th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1947 until 1953 . He was subsequently elected to the U.S. Senate and served as the junior Senator from Massachusetts from 1953 until 1960 . While serving in the Senate , he published Profiles in Courage , which won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography . In the 1960 presidential election , Kennedy narrowly defeated Republican opponent Richard Nixon , who was the incumbent Vice President . Kennedy 's time in office was marked by high tensions with Communist states in the Cold War . He increased the number of American military advisers in South Vietnam by a factor of 18 over President Dwight D. Eisenhower . In April 1961 , he authorized a failed joint-CIA attempt to overthrow the Cuban government of Fidel Castro in the Bay of Pigs Invasion . He subsequently rejected plans by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to orchestrate false-flag attacks on American soil in order to gain public approval for a war against Cuba . In October 1962 , U.S. spy planes discovered that Soviet missile bases had been deployed in Cuba ; the resulting period of tensions , termed the Cuban Missile Crisis , nearly resulted in the breakout of a global thermonuclear conflict . Domestically , Kennedy presided over the establishment of the Peace Corps and supported the Civil Rights Movement , but he was largely unsuccessful in passing his New Frontier domestic policies . Kennedy continues to rank highly in historians ' polls of U.S. presidents and with the general public . His average approval rating of 70 % is the highest of any president in Gallup 's history of systematically measuring job approval . On November 22 , 1963 , Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas , Texas . Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the crime , but he was never prosecuted due to his murder by Jack Ruby two days later . Pursuant to the Presidential Succession Act , Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as president later that day . The FBI and the Warren Commission officially concluded that Oswald was the lone assassin , but various groups believed that Kennedy was the victim of a conspiracy . After Kennedy 's death , many of his proposals were enacted , including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Revenue Act of 1964 .",
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"text": "H. Louis Nichols H. Louis Nichols ( 7 November 1916 - 25 April 2010 ) was an attorney who resided in Dallas , Texas . He is the only known attorney who visited Lee Harvey Oswald , while Oswald was in custody by the Dallas Police Department after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy .",
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"text": "PT 109 (film) PT 109 is a 1963 biographical war film which depicts the actions of John F. Kennedy ( JFK ) as an officer of the United States Navy in command of Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109 during the Pacific War of World War II . The film was adapted by Vincent Flaherty and Howard Sheehan from the book PT 109 : John F. Kennedy in World War II by Robert J. Donovan , and the screenplay was written by Robert L. Breen . Cliff Robertson stars as Kennedy , with featured performances by Ty Hardin , James Gregory , Robert Culp , and Grant Williams . PT 109 was the first commercial theatrical film about a sitting United States President released while he was still in office and still alive . It was released in the United States on June 19 , 1963 , five months before Kennedy was assassinated .",
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"text": "Presidency of John F. Kennedy The presidency of John F. Kennedy began on January 20 , 1961 , when he was inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States , and ended on November 22 , 1963 , upon his assassination and death , a span of days . A Democrat , he took office following the 1960 presidential election , in which he narrowly defeated Richard Nixon . He was succeeded by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson . Kennedy was the first person born in the 20th century to be elected president , and , at age 43 , the youngest person elected to the office . He was also the first Roman Catholic elected to the presidency . Kennedy played an important role in bringing American politics into the modern communications age , as his use of television provided a campaign model that spoke to voters directly , and his media presidency greatly weakened the power of political machines in party politics . Kennedy 's time in office was marked by Cold War tensions with the Soviet Union and especially with Cuba . In Cuba , a failed attempt was made in April 1961 at the Bay of Pigs to overthrow the government of Fidel Castro . Kennedy 's administration subsequently rejected plans by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to orchestrate false-flag attacks on American soil in order to gain public approval for a war against Cuba . In October 1962 , it was discovered that Soviet ballistic missiles had been deployed in Cuba ; the resulting period of unease , termed the Cuban Missile Crisis , is seen by many historians as the closest the human race has ever come to nuclear war between nuclear-armed belligerents . To contain Communist expansion in Asia , Kennedy increased the number of American military advisers in South Vietnam by a factor of 18 over his predecessor , Dwight D. Eisenhower ; a further escalation of the American role in the Vietnam War took place after Kennedy 's death . In domestic politics Kennedy made bold proposals in his New Frontier agenda , but few were passed by Congress . He did establish of the Peace Corps , and intensify the Space Race . Kennedy took steps to support the Civil Rights Movement , and after his death his proposed civil rights bill was passed as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 .",
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"text": "Robert F. Kennedy's 1948 visit to Palestine Robert F. Kennedy visited the British Mandate of Palestine in 1948 , one month before Israel declared its independence . Twenty-two years old at the time , he was reporting on the tense situation in the region for The Boston Post . During his stay , he grew to admire the Jewish inhabitants of the area . He later became a strong supporter of Israel ; this was later cited as Sirhan Sirhan 's motivation for assassinating him on the first anniversary of the start of the Six-Day War on June 5 , 1968 . Sirhan happened to see a documentary about Kennedy in Palestine in 1948 . Later in his murder trial , Sirhan Sirhan testified : `` I hoped he will win Presidency until that moment . But when I saw , heard , he was supporting Israel , sir , not in 1968 , but he was supporting , it from all the way from its inception in 1948 , sir ... '' Author Robert Blair Kaiser points out a discrepancy in the timing of Sirhan 's decision . In Sirhan 's diary , the entry in which he decided to kill Robert Kennedy was made on May 18 . The documentary in question was first shown on TV in the Los Angeles area on May 20 . When asked to explain , Sirhan said that he did not recall writing the journal .",
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"text": "Inauguration of Andrew Johnson The inauguration of Andrew Johnson as the 17th President of the United States was held on April 15 , 1865 at the Kirkwood House in Washington , D.C. , following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln . The inauguration marked the commencement of Andrew Johnson 's only term ( a partial term of ) as President . Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase administered the Oath of office . After the ceremony , President Johnson gave an impromptu inaugural address , which began with him begging the cabinet to remain with him and then attacking the Confederacy with such venom , that one witness remarked `` It would have been better had he been struck dumb . '' As President Lincoln lay dying , Vice President Johnson visited the room where he lay , and when Mrs. Lincoln saw him , it was reported , she screamed and demanded he be removed . So he went back to his room at the Kirkwood House . According to newspaper reports , the Vice President had gotten severely inebriated , and when aides to the now-dead president came to fetch the new President they were unable to wake him for several minutes . When he was finally awake , the accounts read , `` he had puffy eyes and his hair was caked with mud from the street , '' and that a barber and doctor were summoned to clean him up for the ten-o'clock ceremony , which most accounts agree went smoothly . However , there are other accounts , believed more reliable by some , which refute this claim .",
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"text": "Anthony Lee (actor) Anthony Dwain Lee ( July 17 , 1961 -- October 28 , 2000 ) was an American stage , television and film actor . He began his career in the 1980s appearing in numerous stage productions and in guest roles on television and in films . He was a playwright and had several production workshops of his work in New City Theater in Seattle , Washington . While attending a Halloween party in October 2000 , Lee was fatally shot by a LAPD officer . Lee 's death and the circumstances surrounding it garnered significant national and international media attention .",
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"text": "Raymond Lee Harvey Raymond Lee Harvey was an Ohio-born unemployed American drifter . He was arrested by the Secret Service after being found carrying a starter pistol with blank rounds , ten minutes before President Jimmy Carter was to give a speech at the Civic Center Mall in Los Angeles on May 5 , 1979 . Although he had a history of mental illness , police investigated his claims that he was part of a four-man operation to assassinate the president . He claimed that he had been approached by three Latino men staying at the Alan Hotel who gave him the starter pistol , and asked him to shoot it into the ground to create a diversion , so they could then shoot the president from their hotel room during the distraction . According to Harvey , he fired seven blank rounds from the starter pistol on the hotel roof on the night of May 4 , to test how much noise it would make . He then spent the night in a room taken by one of the men , whom he knew as `` Julio '' , but who was later identified as a 21-year-old illegal Mexican alien who gave the name Osvaldo Espinoza Ortiz . At the time of his arrest , Harvey had eight spent rounds in his pocket , as well as 70 unspent blank rounds for the gun . The names `` Lee Harvey '' and `` Osvaldo '' ( Osvaldo is the Spanish equivalent to `` Oswald '' ) drew comparisons to Lee Harvey Oswald , who assassinated President John F. Kennedy . This led conspiracy theorists to claim that the incident was set up to scare Carter into submission . Although originally dismissed as `` a tale spun by an intoxicated man , '' police investigating the claims found a room in the Alan Hotel rented under the name `` Umberto Camacho , '' the name of an alleged conspirator given by Ortiz , containing a shotgun case and three unspent rounds of ammunition . The occupant had checked out of the hotel room the day of the alleged assassination attempt . Harvey was jailed on a $ 50,000 bond , given his transient status , and Ortiz was alternately reported as being held on a $ 100,000 bond as a material witness or held on a $ 50,000 bond being charged with burglary from a car . Charges against the pair were ultimately dismissed for a lack of evidence . His age at the time of the event has been alternately given as 34 or 35 .",
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"text": "Assassination of Julius Caesar The assassination of Julius Caesar was the result of a conspiracy by many Roman senators . Led by Gaius Cassius Longinus , Decimus Junius Brutus , and Marcus Junius Brutus , they stabbed Julius Caesar to death in a location adjacent to the Theatre of Pompey on the Ides of March ( March 15 ) , 44 BC . Caesar was the dictator of the Roman Republic at the time , having recently been declared dictator perpetuo by the Senate . This declaration made several senators fear that Caesar wanted to overthrow the Senate in favor of tyranny . The conspirators were unable to restore the Roman Republic . The ramifications of the assassination led to the Liberators ' civil war and , ultimately , to the Principate period of the Roman Empire .",
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"text": "The Killing of a President The Killing of a President : The Complete Photographic Record of the JFK Assassination , the Conspiracy , and the Cover-up is a book by Robert J. Groden which discusses the assassination of John F Kennedy and challenges the findings of the Warren Commission which concluded Kennedy was killed by a lone assassin . ( 1990 , Viking Studio Books ISBN 9780670852673 )",
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"text": "Joseph Paul Franklin Joseph Paul Franklin ( born James Clayton Vaughn , Jr. ; April 13 , 1950 -- November 20 , 2013 ) was an American serial killer who gained notoriety for numerous murders in the late 1970s and early 1980s . His killing spree was the subject of a fictional novel entitled Hunter by white supremacist William Luther Pierce . Pierce said of Franklin that `` he saw his duty as a white man and did what a responsible son of his race must do . '' He was convicted of several murders , and received six life sentences , as well as the death sentence . He confessed to the attempted murders of two prominent men : the magazine publisher Larry Flynt in 1978 and Vernon Jordan , Jr. , the civil rights activist , in 1980 . Both survived their injuries , but Flynt was left permanently paralyzed from the waist down . Franklin was not convicted in either of those cases . Because Franklin repeatedly changed his accounts of some crimes , and was not charged in some cases in which he was suspected , officials can not determine the full extent of his crimes . His claims of racial motivation were offset by a defense expert witness who testified in 1997 that Franklin was a paranoid schizophrenic who was not fit to stand trial . Franklin was on death row for 15 years awaiting execution in the state of Missouri for the 1977 murder of Gerald Gordon . He was executed by lethal injection on November 20 , 2013 .",
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"text": "Union Terminal Company The State of Texas chartered the Union Terminal Company on March 16 , 1912 . The mission of the company was to build a central terminal in Dallas for the seven railroads then serving the city . The terminal company ownership expanded to eight railroads , each having a 12.5 % share : the Texas & Pacific ; the Frisco ; the Rock Island ; the Cotton Belt ; the Southern Pacific ; the Santa Fe ; the Katy ; and the Trinity & Brazos Valley . The company opened the Dallas Union Terminal in October 1916 and was also operating 5 miles of track within Dallas . At the peak of its usage , as many as eighty trains stopped each day at the station . The last passenger train departed the terminal on May 31 , 1969 , and the Union Terminal Company ceased doing business on March 13 , 1974 . Dallas Union Terminal is now called Union Station and is a DART Light Rail , commuter rail , and Amtrak intercity rail station . In 1936 , the Texas Highway Department with funding from the United States Bureau of Public Roads built a triple underpass to separate the grade of the Union Terminal Company track and Elm , Main and Commerce Streets . Railroad employees witnessed the assassination of John F. Kennedy in Dealey Plaza from the bridge on November 22 , 1963 . Lee Bowers , A Union Terminal Company employee working in a tower near the bridge , also witnessed the shooting and provided testimony to the Warren Commission .",
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"text": "True threat A true threat is a threatening communication that can be prosecuted under the law . It is distinct from a threat that is made in jest . The U.S. Supreme Court has held that true threats are not protected under the U.S. Constitution based on three justifications : preventing fear , preventing the disruption that follows from that fear , and diminishing the likelihood that the threatened violence will occur . There is some concern that even satirical speech could be regarded as a `` true threat '' due to concern over terrorism . The true threat doctrine was established in the 1969 Supreme Court case Watts v. United States . In that case , an eighteen-year-old male was convicted in a Washington , D.C. District Court for violating a statute prohibiting persons from knowingly and willfully making threats to harm or kill the President of the United States . The conviction was based on a statement made by Watts , in which he said , '' -LSB- i -RSB- f they ever make me carry a rifle the first man I want to get in my sights is L.B.J. '' Watts appealed , leading to the Supreme Court finding the statute constitutional on its face , but reversing the conviction of Watts . In reviewing the lower court 's analysis of the case , the Court noted that `` a threat must be distinguished from what is constitutionally protected speech . '' The Court recognized that `` uninhibited , robust , and wideopen '' political debate can at times be characterized by `` vehement , caustic , and sometimes unpleasantly sharp attacks on government and public officials . '' In light of the context of Watts ' statement - and the laughter that it received from the crowd - the Court found that it was more `` a kind of very crude offensive method of stating a political opposition to the President '' than a `` true threat . '' In so holding , the Court established that there is a `` true threat '' exception to protected speech , but also that the statement must be viewed in its context and distinguished from protected hyperbole . The opinion , however , stopped short of defining precisely what constituted a `` true threat . ''",
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"text": "List of terrorist incidents in 1970 This is a timeline of incidents in 1970 that have been labelled as `` terrorism '' and are not believed to have been carried out by a government or its forces ( see state terrorism and state-sponsored terrorism ) . , 1970 -- 1972 : The Jewish Defense League was linked with a bomb explosion outside Aeroflot 's New York City office , and a detonation outside of Soviet cultural offices in Washington . Also a JDL member allegedly fired a rifle into the Soviet Union 's mission office at the United Nations . Two JDL members were convicted of bomb possession and burglary in a conspiracy to blow up the Long Island residence of the Soviet Mission to The Bronx .",
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"text": "JFK and the Unspeakable JFK and the Unspeakable : Why He Died and Why It Matters is a book by theologian and Catholic Worker James W. Douglass ( Orbis Books , 2008 ; Touchstone Books , an imprint of Simon & Schuster , 2010 ) that analyzes the presidency of John F. Kennedy as well as the events surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy . The book is drawn from many sources , including the Warren Report . The book 's central thesis is that Kennedy was a cold warrior who turned to peace-making , and that as a result he was killed by his own security apparatus . Published by the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers , it received an award from the Catholic Press Association and coverage in the religious press ; sales shot up after Oliver Stone recommended the book , with it featuring in Amazon.com 's Top 100 for a week . The 2013 edition of the book was endorsed by Kennedy 's nephew Robert F. Kennedy , Jr. , who said it had moved him to visit Dealey Plaza for the first time .",
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"text": "Robert F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories The conspiracy theories relating to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy , a United States Senator and brother of assassinated President John F. Kennedy , relate to non-standard accounts of the assassination that took place shortly after midnight on June 5 , 1968 , in Los Angeles , California . Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated during celebrations of his successful campaign in the Californian primary elections while seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. president . The perpetrator was a 24-year-old Palestinian immigrant named Sirhan Sirhan , who remains incarcerated for the crime . However , as with his brother 's death , Robert Kennedy 's assassination and the circumstances surrounding it have spawned various conspiracy theories , particularly regarding the existence of a supposed second gunman . Such theories have also centered on the alleged presence of a woman wearing a polka dot dress claiming responsibility for the crime and the purported involvement of the Central Intelligence Agency . Many of these theories were examined during an investigation ordered by the United States Senate , and were judged to be erroneous by the Federal Bureau of Investigation , which investigated on the Senate 's behalf .",
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"text": "James Torello James Vincent `` Turk '' Torello ( December 15 , 1930 -- April 13 , 1979 Woodridge , Illinois ) was an Italian-American mobster who became a caporegime and leading enforcer for the Chicago Outfit during the mid-to-late 1970s . Born in Chicago , Illinois , Torello 's first arrest was in 1945 ; his rap sheet would eventually include convictions for auto theft , armed robbery , burglary and hijacking . Torello would serve two years in federal prison for violating firearms laws . Torello would serve as capo of the South Side/26th Street crew . Union boss and mob associate John Serpico would later testify after turning informant that he and Torello were born on the same street and lived half a block away from one another . In the late 1960s , Torello sent Robert `` Bobby the Beak '' Siegel to Las Vegas to help collect $ 87,000 from an associate of Frank `` Lefty '' Rosenthal , the Outfit agent at the Stardust Hotel & Casino . This story was related by Siegel at the `` Family Secrets '' organized crime trial , in Chicago , in the summer of 2007 . On another occasion , an angry mob boss Sam Giancana dispatched Torello and mobster Jackie Cerone to kill Outfit member Frank Esposito , in Florida . Luckily for Esposito , the Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI ) secretly recorded Giancana 's conversation and warned Esposito . He then settled his dispute with Giancana and the hit was canceled . According to tape recordings , Torello and his killers had planned to murder Esposito , cut him up in small pieces and feed them to the sharks off the Florida coast . By the early 1970s , Torello had become a high-ranking member within the Outfit . In 1973 , with the death of Fiore `` Fifi '' Buccieri , Torello became the Outfit 's chief enforcer . He also became involved in loan sharking , illegal gambling and pornography . In the late 1970s Torello bought a home in Palm Springs , California , and in April 1979 , he died of cancer at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago . He was 49 .",
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"text": "Death row Death row is a special section of a prison in the United States that houses inmates who are awaiting execution after being sentenced to death for the conviction of a capital crime . The US is the only Western country that still applies the death penalty for capital crimes . Thirty-one of its 50 states and the federal government authorize this penalty . But by 2016 , sixteen of these states and the federal government had a formal or `` de facto '' moratorium , due in large part to questions about the death penalty itself or the use of lethal injection as a method of execution . `` Death row '' is a term also used figuratively to describe the state of awaiting execution ( `` being on death row '' ) , even in places where no special facility or separate unit for condemned inmates exists . After a person is found guilty of a capital offense , the judge will give the jury the option of imposing a death sentence or life imprisonment without the possibility of parole ( LWOP ) . It is up to a jury to decide whether to give the death sentence ; this usually has to be a unanimous decision . If sentenced to death , a convict will remain on death row during appeal and habeas corpus procedures , which can take years . Since 1973 and later , with an increasing number of persons being freed since 1993 , some 157 persons as of January 2017 have been exonerated on appeal and released from death row . Wrongful convictions have been proven based on DNA evidence , informants retracting testimony or being proven false , prosecutorial misconduct , racial bias in jury selection , and other constitutional issues .",
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"text": "On the Trail of the Assassins On the Trail of the Assassins is a 1988 book by Jim Garrison , detailing his role in indicting businessman Clay Shaw for conspiracy to kill U.S. President John F. Kennedy , therefore holding the only trial held for Kennedy 's murder . Garrison dedicated On the Trail of the Assassins to the following New Orleans district attorney 's staff who served in the 1960s : Frank Klein , Andrew `` Moo Moo '' Sciambra , James Alcock , Louis Ivon , D'Alton Williams , Alvin Oser , and Numa Bertel . He also cites the many others who aided him .",
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"text": "Dwight Schrute Dwight Kurt Schrute III -LSB- ˈdwait ˈkərt ˈshrut -RSB- is a fictional character on the American TV comedy series The Office , portrayed by Rainn Wilson , and based on Gareth Keenan from the original UK version of The Office . His character is one of the highest-ranking salesmen as well as assistant to the regional manager at the paper distribution company Dunder Mifflin , although the series expands on his character as bed-and-breakfast proprietor at Schrute Farms , a beet plantation , and as the owner of the business park enclosing Dunder Mifflin . He is notorious for his lack of social skills and common sense , his love for martial arts and the justice system , and his office rivalry with fellow salesman Jim Halpert . He has at times risen to the position of acting Branch Manager of the Scranton branch , but often serves as a second or third in command as Assistant ( to the ) Regional Manager . In the final season , Dwight is finally offered the position of permanent Regional Manager .",
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"text": "Halloween (The Office) `` Halloween '' is the fifth episode of the second season of the American comedy television series The Office , and the show 's eleventh episode overall . It was written by executive producer and showrunner Greg Daniels and was directed by Paul Feig . The episode first aired on NBC in the United States on October 18 , 2005 . Guest stars in this episode included Devon Abner , Hugh Dane , George Gaus , Annabelle Kopack , Ava Nisbet and Alec Zbornak . The series depicts the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton , Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company . In this episode , the employees at Dunder Mifflin celebrate Halloween at the office . Michael Scott ( Steve Carell ) struggles with making the decision of whom to fire . Meanwhile , Jim Halpert ( John Krasinski ) and Pam Beesly ( Jenna Fischer ) post Dwight Schrute 's ( Rainn Wilson ) resume on the internet . Due to the Halloween concept of the episode , the cast members of The Office were allowed to wear costumes rather than their `` usual , realistically plain suits '' . B. J. Novak , writer for the series as well as actor , called the experience `` fun '' . The episode features the last on-screen appearance of the background character Devon until the series finale . The episode earned a Nielsen rating of 4.1 in the 18 -- 49 demographic and was viewed by 8 million viewers .",
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"text": "Clark Green Clark Green is a fictional character on the U.S. comedy television series The Office . Clark is portrayed by Clark Duke . He is an original character and has no counterpart in the British version of the series . Clark , along with Pete Miller , is one of two staff members hired as customer service representatives at the Scranton branch of fictitious paper distributor Dunder Mifflin , replacing the outgoing Kelly Kapoor and Ryan Howard at the start of the show 's ninth and final season .",
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"text": "Desperate Housewives Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama and mystery series created by Marc Cherry , and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions . It originally aired for eight seasons on ABC , from October 3 , 2004 to May 13 , 2012 . Executive producer Cherry served as showrunner . Other executive producers since the fourth season included Bob Daily , George W. Perkins , John Pardee , Joey Murphy , David Grossman , and Larry Shaw . Set on Wisteria Lane , a street in the fictional town of Fairview in the fictional Eagle State , Desperate Housewives follows the lives of a group of women as seen through the eyes of their late friend and neighbor who committed suicide in the pilot episode . The storyline covers 13 years of the women 's lives over eight seasons , set between the years 2004 -- 2008 , and later 2013 -- 2017 ( the story arc includes a five-year passage of time , as well as flashbacks ranging from the 1980s to the 2020s ) . They work through domestic struggles and family life , while facing the secrets , crimes and mysteries hidden behind the doors of their -- on the surface -- beautiful and seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood . The series features an ensemble cast , headed by Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer , Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo , Marcia Cross as Bree Van de Kamp , and Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis . Brenda Strong narrates the series as the late Mary Alice Young , appearing sporadically in flashbacks or dream sequences . Desperate Housewives was well received by viewers and critics alike . It won multiple Primetime Emmy , Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards . From the 2004 -- 05 through the 2008 -- 09 television seasons , its first five seasons were rated amongst the top ten most-watched series . In 2007 , it was reported to be the most popular show in its demographic worldwide , with an audience of approximately 120 million and was also reported as the third most watched television series in a study of ratings in twenty countries . In 2012 , it remained the most-watched comedy series internationally based on data from Eurodata TV Worldwide , which measured ratings across five continents ; it has held this position since 2006 . Moreover , it was the third highest revenue earning series for 2010 , with $ 2.74 million per half an hour . The show was ranked at number fifty-six on Entertainment Weekly `` New TV Classics '' list . In 2011 , it was confirmed that Desperate Housewives would conclude after its eighth season ; the series finale aired on May 13 , 2012 . By the end of the series , it had surpassed Charmed as the longest running hour-long television series featuring all female leads by two episodes .",
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"text": "List of Saturday Night Live episodes Saturday Night Live ( SNL ) is a late-night sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels . It premiered on NBC , a terrestrial television network , on October 11 , 1975 under the title NBC 's Saturday Night . The show often satirizes contemporary American popular culture and politics . Saturday Night Live features a two-tiered cast : the repertory members , also known as the `` Not Ready for Prime-Time Players , '' and newer cast members , known as `` Featured Players . '' Each week , the show features a host , often a well-known celebrity , who delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast . A musical guest is also invited to perform several sets ( usually two , and occasionally more ) . Every so often a host or musical guest will fill both roles , such as was the case with Britney Spears in 2000 and 2002 , Jennifer Lopez in 2001 and 2010 , Justin Timberlake in 2003 , 2006 and 2013 , Taylor Swift in 2009 , Bruno Mars in 2012 , Lady Gaga in 2013 , Miley Cyrus in 2013 and 2015 , Drake in 2014 and 2016 , Blake Shelton in 2015 , and Ariana Grande in 2016 . With the exception of Season 7 and several other rare cases , the show has begun with a cold open that ends with someone breaking character and proclaiming `` Live from New York , it 's Saturday Night ! '' Saturday Night Live is one of the longest running network programs in American television history , with over 800 episodes broadcast over the span of 42 seasons . A number of the show 's sketches have been developed into feature films , including The Blues Brothers , Wayne 's World , A Night at the Roxbury , Superstar , Coneheads , and MacGruber . Seasons 1 through 5 are available on DVD in Region 1 . Various Saturday Night Live sketches are available in several new media formats , including streaming on Hulu and Netflix . Selected sketches and segments are also available for purchase at the iTunes Store to download and playback on home computers and certain iPod and iPhone models .",
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"text": "Michael Scott (The Office) Michael Gary Scott is a fictional character in NBC 's The Office , portrayed by Steve Carell and based on David Brent from the original British version of the program . Michael is the central character of the series , serving as Regional Manager of the Scranton branch of paper distribution company Dunder Mifflin Inc. from season 1 through 7 . However , he leaves Dunder Mifflin temporarily to form the Michael Scott Paper Company during the late end of the 5th season and shares a co-managerial position with Jim Halpert during a 6th season arc from `` The Meeting '' to `` The Manager and the Salesman '' . In the end of the 7th season , he proposes to HR representative Holly Flax and moves to Colorado to take care of her aging parents , leaving the manager position to Deangelo Vickers in `` Goodbye , Michael '' , to Andy Bernard in season 8 after Vickers becomes brain dead , and ultimately to Dwight Schrute in season 9 .",
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"text": "Angela Martin Angela Noelle Schrute ( née Martin ; formerly Lipton ) is a fictional character from the US television series The Office played by American actress Angela Kinsey . She is an original character , and has no equivalent in the original British show , The Office .",
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"text": "Procedural drama A procedural drama is a genre of television programming which focuses on how crimes are solved or some other aspect of a law enforcement agency , legislative body , or court of law . Some dramas include a lab or conference room with high-tech or state-of-the-art equipment where the main characters meet to work out the problem . Shows usually have an episodic format that does not require the viewer to have seen previous episodes . Episodes typically have a self-contained , also referred to as stand-alone , plot that is introduced and resolved within the same episode . The procedural format is popular around the world . In 2011 , the director of a TV consultancy said , `` The continuing trend is for procedurals because they use a predictable structure . '' Due to their stand-alone episodic nature , they are more accessible to new viewers than serials . Self-contained episodes also make it easier for viewers to return to a show if they have missed some episodes . In general , procedural dramas can usually be re-run with little concern for episode order . Procedurals are often criticized for being formulaic . Procedurals are also generally less character-driven than serialized shows . However , some procedurals have more character emphasis than is typical of the format . Some may occasionally feature a storyline stretching over several episodes . A popular variant is the police procedural .",
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"text": "Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series This is a list of winners and nominees of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series . In early Primetime Emmy Award ceremonies , the supporting categories were not always genre , or even gender , specific . Beginning with the 22nd Primetime Emmy Awards , supporting actors in comedy have competed alone . However , these comedic performances often included actors from miniseries , telefilms , and guest performers competing against main cast competitors . Such instances are marked below : # -- Indicates a performance in a Miniseries or Television film , prior to the category 's creation . § -- Indicates a performance as a guest performer , prior to the category 's creation .",
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"text": "History of Saturday Night Live (1995–2000) Saturday Night Live is an American sketch comedy series created and produced by Lorne Michaels for most of the show 's run . The show has aired on NBC since 1975 . After a disastrous 1994 -- 95 season featuring a mix of old and new characters , Michaels decided to once again revamp the cast , keeping only five cast members and hiring six . The 1995 -- 96 season once again saved the show from cancellation , introducing a new era of Saturday Night Live characters and sketches that were highly popular with audiences . This cast stayed mostly stable until the 1998 -- 99 season , which added cast members such as Jimmy Fallon and Horatio Sanz . These two would pave the way for the next era of Saturday Night Live in the early 2000s .",
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"text": "Counseling (The Office) `` Counseling '' is the second episode of the seventh season of the American comedy television series The Office and the shows 128th episode overall . It originally aired on NBC on September 30 , 2010 . The episode was written by B. J. Novak and directed by Jeffrey Blitz . `` Counseling '' guest stars Eric Zuckerman as a store clerk , Vincent Angelo as a vendor , and Michael Schur as Mose Schrute . Evan Peters also appears as Luke Cooper in archival footage from the previous episode . The series depicts the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton , Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company . In the episode , Michael Scott ( Steve Carell ) is forced to have six hours of counseling with Toby Flenderson ( Paul Lieberstein ) after he physically reprimanded his nephew Luke ( Peters ) , but Michael refuses to make Toby 's job easy . Meanwhile , Pam Halpert ( Jenna Fischer ) attempts to finagle a promotion to office administrator and Dwight Schrute ( Rainn Wilson ) boycotts the Steamtown Mall after a shop owner refuses to serve him . `` Counseling '' received mostly positive reviews from television critics . The episode was viewed by 7.36 million viewers and received a 3.7 rating among adults between the age of 18 and 49 , marking a significant drop in the ratings when compared to the previous week . Despite this , the episode was the highest-rated NBC series of the night that it aired , as well as the highest-rated non-sports NBC broadcast for the week it aired .",
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"text": "Out of Control (TV series) Out of Control is an American comedy television series that ran on Nickelodeon from 1984 to 1985 , and was one of the first series produced specifically for Nickelodeon .",
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"text": "Ally McBeal Ally McBeal is an American legal comedy-drama television series , originally aired on Fox from September 8 , 1997 to May 20 , 2002 . Created by David E. Kelley , the series stars Calista Flockhart in the title role as a young lawyer working in the fictional Boston law firm Cage and Fish , with other young lawyers whose lives and loves were eccentric , humorous and dramatic . The series received critical acclaim in its early seasons , winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series -- Musical or Comedy in 1997 and 1998 , and also winning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1999 .",
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"text": "Happy Hour (The Office) `` Happy Hour '' is the 21st episode of the sixth season of the U.S. comedy series The Office and the show 's 121st episode overall . It originally aired March 25 , 2010 on NBC . The series -- presented as if it were a real documentary -- depicts the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton , Pennsylvania , branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company . In the episode , Oscar arranges a happy hour with the warehouse staff so he can flirt with Matt . Pam is excited to see the staff and brings a date for Michael , but Michael turns into an alter ego named `` Date Mike '' who catches the eye of the bar manager . Meanwhile , Andy and Erin have begun a relationship but are keeping it a secret to avoid drama . Dwight rethinks his pre-natal contract with Angela after he sees Isabel again . It was written by B. J. Novak and directed by Matt Sohn . `` Happy Hour '' got positive reviews and according to Nielsen ratings the episode was viewed by 7.28 million viewers coming third in its timeslot and falling 3 % from last week and becoming the lowest rated episode of the season .",
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"text": "Dream Team (The Office) `` Dream Team '' is the twenty-second episode of the fifth season of the television series The Office , and the 94th overall episode of the series . It originally aired on NBC in the United States on April 9 , 2009 . In the episode , Pam and Michael try to keep each other motivated as the two form their new paper company together . Michael recruits Ryan for the company , which sets up a new office in the same building complex as Dunder Mifflin . Meanwhile , Jim tries to impress new boss Charles Miner by claiming to be a soccer enthusiast , but it backfires when Dwight convinces the two to face each other in a game . The episode was written by B. J. Novak and directed by Paul Feig . It included a guest appearance by Idris Elba , who played new Dunder Mifflin vice president Charles Miner . The episode aired the same day as the Office episode `` Michael Scott Paper Company '' ; the debut episode of the new NBC show Parks and Recreation was shown between the two episodes . `` Dream Team '' marked the return of Ryan , who had not appeared on the show since the November 2008 episode `` Frame Toby '' . The episode received generally positive reviews and , according to Nielsen ratings , was watched by 7.2 million viewers and captured the most viewers in its time slot for adults between the ages of 18 and 49 . `` Dream Team '' received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series .",
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"text": "Saturday Night Live (season 22) The twenty-second season of Saturday Night Live , an American sketch comedy series , originally aired in the United States on NBC between September 28 , 1996 , and May 17 , 1997 . This season is notable for the host selection . Seven of the 20 hosts were former cast members . They included Dana Carvey , Robert Downey , Jr. , Phil Hartman , Chris Rock , Martin Short , Chevy Chase and Mike Myers . This would mark Chase 's final time hosting before getting banned ( returning much later for numerous guest appearances ) .",
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"text": "TripTank TripTank is an American adult animated television series which premiered April 2 , 2014 on Comedy Central . The show is made up of various sketches , portrayed by multiple animation styles and writers . Although no direct correlation exists between the different stories , a continued theme of dark satire prevails throughout . Voicing talent includes Carlos Alazraqui , Bill Oakley , Wayne Brady , Bob Odenkirk , Curtis Armstrong , Nat Faxon , Tom Kenny , Rachel Butera , Larry David , Yotam Perel , Rob Yulfo , Zach Galifianakis , Kumail Nanjiani , Brett Gelman , Kyle Kinane , John DiMaggio , Duncan Trussell , Joey Diaz , among others .",
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"text": "List of The Middle episodes The Middle is a primetime American comedy series created by DeAnn Heline and Eileen Heisler for the ABC network . The Middle stars Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn as Frankie and Mike Heck , a used-car saleswoman and the manager of a small mining firm respectively , who struggle to raise their children in the fictional middle-class town of Orson , Indiana . Their three children include the athletic but underachieving , slow-witted Axl ( Charlie McDermott ) , cluelessly unpopular daughter Sue ( Eden Sher ) , and frustrated , odd child-genius Brick ( Atticus Shaffer ) . The Hecks find themselves embroiled in somewhat unusual events as they attempt to navigate their day-to-day lives . The series was met with a positive reception from television critics when it premiered on September 30 , 2009 , with a score of 70 on the aggregated reviews website Metacritic . On March 3 , 2016 , ABC renewed the series for an eighth season . On January 25 , 2017 , ABC renewed the series for a ninth season .",
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"text": "Mrs. California `` Mrs. California '' is the ninth episode of the eighth season of the American comedy television series The Office , and the show 's 161st episode overall . `` Mrs. California '' aired on NBC in the United States on December 1 , 2011 . The episode was written by consulting producer Dan Greaney , marking his first writing credit for the series , and was directed by Charlie Grandy . The series -- presented as if it were a real documentary -- depicts the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton , Pennsylvania , branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company . In the episode , Robert California ( James Spader ) brings his wife ( Maura Tierney ) into the office for a job , and tells Andy Bernard ( Ed Helms ) behind her back not to give her one . Meanwhile , Dwight Schrute ( Rainn Wilson ) opens a gym in the building and tries to get Darryl Philbin ( Craig Robinson ) to join it . Tierney was brought in to play the role of California 's wife because showrunner Paul Lieberstein stated that he was `` a big fan of hers '' . `` Mrs. California '' received mixed responses from television critics . According to Nielsen Media Research , the episode received 5.74 million viewers and received a 2.9 rating/7 % share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49 , staying even with the ratings from the previous episode , `` Gettysburg '' . The episode also ranked at first in its time slot .",
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"text": "List of Undateable episodes Undateable is an American multi-camera comedy television series that premiered on May 29 , 2014 , as a mid-season replacement on NBC . The series was created by Adam Sztykiel and is based on the book Undateable : 311 Things Guys do That Guarantee They Wo n't be Dating or Having Sex by Ellen Rakieten and Anne Coyle . On May 13 , 2016 , NBC cancelled the series .",
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"text": "FM (1989 TV series) FM is an American television sitcom , which aired on NBC in 1989 and 1990 . The series title was a pun , referring both to the show 's setting at an FM radio station and to its themes of female-male interaction .",
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