Late in the 3rd millennium BC , Nippur was conquered and occupied by the Semitic rulers of Akkad , and their rulers , like Sargon , left gifts at this sanctuary .

Late in the 3rd millennium BC , Nippur was conquered and occupied by the Semitic rulers of Akkad , or Agade , and numerous votive objects of Rimush , Sargon and Naram-Suen testify to the veneration in which they also held this sanctuary .


Nippur was one of the most ancient of all the Sumerian cities .

Nippur ( Sumerian : Nibru , often logographically recorded as , EN . LÃ LKI , `` Enlil City ; '' Akkadian : Nibbur ) was one of the most ancient of all the Sumerian cities .


Nippur was always part of a larger empire . Its control was crucial , as it gave overall ` kingship ' to monarchs from other city-states .

Nippur never enjoyed political hegemony in its own right , but its control was crucial , as it was considered capable of conferring the overall `` kingship '' on monarchs from other city-states .


It is divided into two main parts by the dry bed of the old Shatt-en-Nil ( Arakhat ) .

It is represented by the great complex of ruin mounds known to the Arabs as Nuffar , written by the earlier explorers Niffer , divided into two main parts by the dry bed of the old Shatt-en-Nil ( Arakhat ) .


The highest point of these ruins , a conical hill rising about 30 m above the level of the surrounding plain , northeast of the canal bed , is called by the Arabs Bint el-Amiror ( ` prince 's daughter ' ) .

The highest point of these ruins , a conical hill rising about 30 m above the level of the surrounding plain , northeast of the canal bed , is called by the Arabs Bint el-Amiror `` prince 's daughter . ''


It was a sacred city , important because it had the famous shrine of Enlil .

It was distinctively a sacred city , important from the possession of the famous shrine of Enlil .


Nippur was situated on both sides of the Shatt-en-Nil canal , one of the earliest courses of the Euphrates . It lies between the present bed of that river and the Tigris , almost 160 km southeast of Baghdad .

Nippur was situated on both sides of the Shatt-en-Nil canal , one of the earliest courses of the Euphrates , between the present bed of that river and the Tigris , almost 160 km southeast of Baghdad .


Gibson City is a city of Illinois in the United States .

Gibson City is a city in Ford County , Illinois , United States .


He became Finance Minister in November 1999 . Aziz was chosen by President Musharraf for the position of Prime Minister after the resignation of Zafarullah Khan Jamali on June 6 , 2004 .

He became Finance Minister in November 1999 and was named by the Pakistan Muslim League for the position of Prime Minister after the resignation of Zafarullah Khan Jamali on June 6 , 2004 .


Shaukat Aziz ( Urdu : Ø Ù Ú Ø Ø Ø Û Ø ) , ( born March 6 , 1949 in Karachi , Pakistan ) was the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2004 to 2007 .

Shaukat Aziz , ( born March 6 , 1949 in Karachi , Pakistan ) was the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2004 to 2007 .


Common Lilac ( Syringa vulgaris ) is a species of plant . It belongs in the family Oleaceae .

Syringa vulgaris ( Lilac or Common Lilac ) is a species of Syringa in the olive family Oleaceae , native to the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe , where it grows on rocky hills .


Kendallville is a city in the state of Indiana , in the United States .

Kendallville is a city in Wayne Township , Noble County , Indiana , United States .


MÄ lini is a commune found in Suceava County , Romania .

MÄ lini is a commune located in Suceava County , Romania .


Edward B. Lewis ( May 20 , 1918 â `` July 21 , 2004 ) was an American geneticist . He shared the 1995 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine .

Edward B. Lewis ( May 20 , 1918 â `` July 21 , 2004 ) was an American geneticist , a corecipient of the 1995 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine .


His Nobel Prize winning studies with Drosophila founded the field of developmental genetics and laid the groundwork for our current understanding of the universal , evolutionarily conserved strategies controlling animal development .

His Nobel Prize winning studies with Drosophila , ( including the discovery of the Drosophila Bithorax complex and elucidation of its function ) , founded the field of developmental genetics and laid the groundwork for our current understanding of the universal , evolutionarily conserved strategies controlling animal development .


This template is used by the CommonsTicker bot to format entries on CommonsTicker .

This template is used by the CommonsTicker bot ( running here as User : CommonsTickerBot ) to format entries on CommonsTicker .


La Lande-sur-Dr Ã me is a commune . It is found in the Basse-Normandie region in the Calvados department in the northwest of France .

La Lande-sur-Dr Ã me is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France .


MÃ nchengladbach is a city in the very west of Germany , in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia .

MÃ nchengladbach is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia , Germany .


BouÃ re is a commune of 321 people ( 2004 ) . It is found in the region Pays de la Loire in the Mayenne department in the northwest of France .

BouÃ re is a commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France .


Vaisakhi , also known as Baisakhi or Vasakhi is the ancient harvest festival in the Punjab region . It is also the start of a new solar year , and new harvest season .

Vaisakhi ( , ' , also known as Baisakhi or Vasakhi ) is an ancient harvest festival in the Punjab region , which also marks beginning of a new solar year , and new harvest season .


In Sikhism , it remembers the creation of the Khalsa at Anandpur Sahib in 1699 , by the 10th Sikh Guru , Guru Gobind Singh .

In Sikhism , it is one of the most significant holidays in the Sikh calendar , commemorating the establishment of the Khalsa at Anandpur Sahib in 1699 , by the 10th Sikh Guru , Guru Gobind Singh .


Le Mars is a city of Iowa in the United States .

Le Mars is a city in and the county seat of Plymouth County , Iowa , United States .


Dr Hywel Francis ( born 1946 ) is a Welsh politician and the Member of Parliament for the Aberavon constituency in the United Kingdom . He was elected in the 2001 General Election .

Dr ( David ) Hywel Francis ( born 6 June 1946 ) is a Welsh Labor Party politician , who has been the Member of Parliament ( MP ) for Aberavon since 2001 .


Nubra Valley is situated about 150 km north of Leh , the capital town of Ladakh , Occupied Kashmir .

Nubra Valley ( Urdu : Ù Ø Ø Ø Ù Ù Ù Û ' ) is about 150 km north of Leh , the capital town of Ladakh , India .


Its name is derived from Ldumra ( the valley of flowers ) .

Local scholars say that its original name was Ldumra ( the valley of flowers ) .


The Austronesian languages are a language family .

Some Austronesian languages are official languages ( see the list of Austronesian languages ) .


The central plot of the program revolves around the titular character , a somewhat anthropomorphized dog named Courage .

The central plot of the program revolves around the titular protagonist , a somewhat anthropomorphic dog named Courage .


Courage lives with his owners Muriel and Eustace Bagge , an elderly couple , in a farmhouse in the middle of the town of Nowhere , Kansas .

Courage lives with his owners , Muriel and Eustace Bagge , a married couple of elderly farmers , in the `` middle of Nowhere '' ( the fictional town of Nowhere , Kansas ) .


Hames-Boucres is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .

Hames-Boucres is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .


Pope Sixtus IV ( July 21 , 1414 - August 12 , 1484 ) , originally Francesco Della Rovere , was pope from 1471 to 1484 .

Pope Sixtus IV ( July 21 , 1414 -- August 12 , 1484 ) , born Francesco della Rovere , was Pope from 1471 to 1484 .


Arawa Kimura ( born 8 July 1931 - died 21 February 2007 ) is a former Japanese football player .

Arawa Kimura ( July 8 , 1931 -- February 21 , 2007 ) was a Japanese football player .


Many other Major League Baseball teams like the Montreal Expos and New York Yankees later put pin stripes on their own uniforms .

Many other Major League Baseball teams â '' including the Minnesota Twins , Montreal Expos , New York Yankees , and Philadelphia Phillies â '' later adopted pin stripes on their own uniforms .


In baseball , the Chicago Cubs baseball uniforms have had pin stripes since 1907 and they are recognized as the first Major League Baseball team to have pin striping onto a baseball uniform .

The Chicago Cubs ' baseball uniforms have had pin stripes since 1907 and they are recognized as the first Major League Baseball team to incorporate pin striping into a baseball uniform .


Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell , known simply as Jane Russell ( 21 June 1921 - 28 February 2011 ) was an American actress , born in Minnesota .

Jane Russell ( June 21 , 1921 - February 28 , 2011 ) was an American film actress and was one of Hollywood 's leading sex symbols in the 1940s and 1950s .


He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992 .

Riggins was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992 .


Robert John Riggins ( born August 4 , 1949 in Seneca , Kansas ) is a retired American football quarterback who used to play for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins of the NFL . He was nicknamed `` The Diesel '' .

Robert John Riggins , nicknamed `` The Diesel '' , ( born August 4 , 1949 ) is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins .


Piper 's Pit is a very popular interview segment on Raw that is usually hosted by `` Rowdy '' Roddy Piper .

Piper 's Pit returned during Piper 's short return to the WWE in 2003 . The segment also made a return in 2005 at WrestleMania 21 interviewing Stone Cold Steve Austin , the night after Rowdy Roddy Piper was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame .


This list , by their present names , of heavy rail passenger stations in the Greater London region excludes stations served only by the London Underground , Tramlink and Docklands Light Railway systems .

The list includes National Rail and Heathrow Airport stations . It does not include stations exclusively served by the London Underground , Tramlink and Docklands Light Railway .


Closed railway stations in London , London station group = Main central area stations grouped for interchange and ticketing , and London Underground and Docklands Light Railway stations .

It does not include stations exclusively served by the London Underground , Tramlink and Docklands Light Railway .


An afghan hound is a dog from Afghanistan .

The Afghan Hound is one of the oldest sighthound dog breeds .


Other names for them are Kuchi Hound , TÄ zÄ `` , Balkh Hound , Baluchi Hound , Barutzy Hound , Shalgar Hound , Kabul Hound , Galanday Hound , or sometimes , not rightly , African Hound .

Other alternate names for this breed are Kuchi Hound , TÄ zÄ `` , Balkh Hound , Baluchi Hound , Barutzy Hound , Shalgar Hound , Kabul Hound , Galanday Hound , or sometimes incorrectly African Hound .


The castor oil plant ( Ricinus communis ) , is a plant species of the Euphorbiaceae , the sole member of the genus Ricinus and of the subtribe Ricininae .

The castor oil plant , Ricinus communis , is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family , Euphorbiaceae . It belongs to a monotypic genus , Ricinus , and subtribe , Ricininae .


Bucy-l Ã s-Pierrepont is a commune in the department of Aisne in Picardy in northern France .


She became Professor of Clarinet at the Guildhall in 1951 , and stayed there until 1969 .

She was Professor of Clarinet at the Guildhall from 1951 until 1969 .


She went to Priors Field School , then went to the Royal Academy of Music and then got a scholarship to the Guildhall School of Music .

Born in London , she attended Priors Field School . Following two years at the Royal Academy of Music she won a scholarship to the Guildhall School of Music before studying privately with the noted clarinetist Frederick Thurston .


Pamela Weston ( born London , 17 October 1921 ; died 9 September 2009 , ZÃ 1\/4 rich , Switzerland ) was a British clarinettist , teacher and writer .

Pamela Theodora Weston ( born 17 October 1921 , London â '' died 9 September 2009 , Zurich , Switzerland ) was a British clarinetist , teacher and writer .


She wrote several books about famous clarinet players of the past . She also wrote `` The Clarinet Teacher 's Companion '' , a book which was used by many clarinet teachers .

Her first book , Clarinet Virtuosi of the Past , published in 1971 , was followed by The Clarinet Teacher 's Companion ( 1976 ) , More Clarinet Virtuosi of the Past ( 1977 ) , Clarinet Virtuosi of Today ( 1989 ) and Yesterday 's Clarinettists : A Sequel ( 2002 ) .


Droizy is a commune . It is found in the region Picardie in the Aisne department in the north of France .

Droizy is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France .


Jun Ideguchi ( born 14 May 1979 ) is a former Japanese football player .

Jun Ideguchi ( born May 14 , 1979 ) is a former Japanese footballer .


With Carlo Rosselli , Berneri organized the first troop ( column ) of Italian volunteers to fight in the Spanish Civil War against Francisco Franco .

With Carlo Rosselli , Berneri organized the first column of Italian volunteers to fight in the Spanish Civil War against Francisco Franco 's attempted takeover , where he took part in the battles of Monte Pelado and Huesca ( in Aragon ) together with the Spanish anarchists of Francisco Ascaso Column and the Italians of the Matteotti Battalion .


Berneri , a World War I veteran , University of Florence professor of humanities , and a member of the Unione Anarchica Italiana , fought always Fascists , and he started to fight fascism until1926 , when he was forced to escape from Italy and he went in France , then Switzerland , Germany , Belgium , Luxembourg , and finally the Netherlands .

Berneri , a World War I veteran , University of Florence professor of humanities , and a member of the Unione Anarchica Italiana , had been opposed to the takeover of his country by Fascists , engaging in resistance until 1926 , when he was forced to take refuge to France , then Switzerland , Germany , Belgium , Luxembourg , and finally the Netherlands .


Camillo Berneri ( also known as Camillo da Lodi ; 1877 , Lodi -- May 5 1937 , Barcelona ) was an Italian professor of philosophy , anarchist militant , propagandist and theorist .

Camillo Berneri ( also known as Camillo da Lodi ; May 28 , 1897 , Lodi -- May 5 , 1937 , Barcelona ) was an Italian professor of philosophy , anarchist militant , propagandist and theorist .


During the Barcelona May Days , as troop of Communist Party of Spain members ( apparently under orders from Joseph Stalin ) searched and than murdered him .

During the Barcelona May Days , as squads of Communist Party of Spain members ( apparently under orders from Joseph Stalin ) took to the streets in order to hunt down leading anarchists , Berneri was dragged from his home and murdered .


When he was in these countries he wrote lot of anti-clerical and anti-fascist articles .

Although under constant surveillance , he nonetheless wrote on several topics , mostly anti-clerical and anti-fascist articles .


In all these countries , Berneri was frequently placed under arrest , and then often expelled , because he was an anarchist .

In all these countries , Berneri was frequently placed under arrest , being usually expelled .


After months he became highly critical of the involvement of ConfederaciÃ n Nacional del Trabajo ( CNT ) members in the Popular Front government , and he sent a letter to Federica Montseny ( Anarchist minister for Healt in the government against fascism ) .

He became highly critical of the involvement of ConfederaciÃ n Nacional del Trabajo ( CNT ) members in the Popular Front government , expressing his views in an open letter to Federica Montseny ( Anarchist minister for Health ) .


He was married to Giovanna Berneri , and was father of Marie-Louise Berneri and Giliane Berneri , the children 's were anarchists as the father Camillo .

He was married to Giovanna Berneri , and was father of Marie-Louise Berneri and Giliane Berneri , all of whom were also anarchists .


A driver 's license , driver license , driver licence , or driving licence is an official document which states that a person may drive a motorized vehicle , such as a motorcycle , car , truck , or a bus .

A driver 's license\/licence ( United States , Canada , South Africa ) , or driving licence ( United Kingdom , Ireland , rest of Commonwealth ; see spelling differences ) is an official document which states that a person may operate a motorized vehicle , such as a motorcycle , car , truck or a bus , on a public roadway . As most US and Canadian citizens of driving age have a driver 's license , it has become the de facto form of picture identification in those two countries .


The barrier was the second of two `` great walls '' created by the Romans in Britannia .

The barrier was the second of two `` great walls '' created by the Romans in Caledonia .


There was a deep ditch on the north side .

Security was bolstered by a deep ditch on the north side .


It was the northernmost frontier barrier of the Roman Empire . It spanned about 39 miles ( 63 km ) , and was about ten feet ( 3 m ) high and fifteen feet ( 5 m ) wide .

Representing the northernmost frontier barrier of the Roman Empire , it spanned approximately 39 miles ( 63 km ) and was about ten feet ( 3 m ) high and fifteen feet ( 5 m ) wide .


The soldiers who built the wall commemorated the construction and their struggles with the barbarians in a number of decorative slabs , twenty of which still survive .

The soldiers who built the wall commemorated the construction and their struggles with the Caledonians in a number of decorative slabs , twenty of which still survive .


The Antonine Wall is a stone and turf fortification built by the Romans across the Midlands of Scotland , between the Firth of Forth ( near modern Edinburgh ) and the Firth of Clyde ( near Glasgow ) .

The Antonine Wall is a stone and turf fortification built by the Romans across what is now the Central Belt of Scotland , between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Clyde .


Despite this good start , the wall was abandoned after only twenty years . The garrisons were sent back to Hadrian 's Wall .

Despite this auspicious start the wall was abandoned after only twenty years , and the garrisons relocated back to Hadrian 's Wall .


Its ruins are less visible than the better known Hadrian 's Wall to the south .

Its ruins are less evident than the better known Hadrian 's Wall to the south .


Many of these have come under the care of Historic Scotland and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Committee .

Many of these have come under the care of Historic Scotland and the UNESCO World Heritage Committee .


2D systems use symbols other than bars , but they are still referred to as barcodes as well .

Although 2D systems use a variety of symbols , they are generally referred to as barcodes as well .


Originally , barcodes represented data in the widths ( lines ) and the spacings of parallel lines , and may be referred to as linear or 1D ( 1 dimensional ) barcodes .

Originally , barcodes represented data by varying the widths and spacings of parallel lines , and may be referred to as linear or 1 dimensional ( 1D ) .


In point-of-sale management , the use of barcodes can provide up-to-date information on aspects of the business , .

In point-of-sale management , barcode systems can provide detailed up-to-date information on the business , accelerating decisions and with more confidence .


The reason barcodes are business-friendly is that the scanners are relatively low cost and extremely accurate compared to key-entry , with only about 1 substitution error in 15,000 to 36 trillion characters entered .

Barcode scanners are relatively low cost and extremely accurate compared to key-entry , with only about 1 substitution error in 15,000 to 36 trillion characters entered .


Barcodes can be read by optical scanners called barcode readers , or scanned from an image by special software .

Barcodes originally were scanned by special -- optical scanners called barcode readers , scanners and interpretive software are available on devices including desktop printers and smartphones .


The first use of barcodes was to label railroad cars , but they were not commercially successful until they were used to automate supermarket checkout systems , a task in which they have become almost universal .

The first use of barcodes was to label railroad cars , but they were not commercially successful until they were used to automate supermarket checkout systems , a task for which they have become almost universal .


To be eligible for election a candidate for the board must be among the chief executive officers of member companies of the organization .

To be eligible for election a candidate for the board must be among the executive officers of the member companies .


The Canadian Recording Industry Association is a non-profit trade organization that was founded in 1964 to represent the interests of Canadian companies that create , manufacture and market sound recordings in Canada .

The Canadian Recording Industry Association ( CRIA ) is a Toronto-based , non-profit trade organization that was founded 9 April 1963 to represent the interests of companies that record , manufacture and market sound recordings in Canada .


Humberto Tozzi ( born 4 February , 1934 ) is a former Brazilian football player .

Humberto Barbosa Tozzi ( 4 February 1934 -- 17 April 1980 ) was a Brazilian international footballer who played for SÃ # o CristÃ vÃ # o , Palmeiras , Lazio and Fluminense . Tozzi represented Brazil at the 1954 FIFA World Cup .


Samuel Langhorne Clemens ( November 30 , 1835 -- April 21 , 1910 ) , more widely known as Mark Twain , was a well known American writer born in Florida , Missouri .

Samuel Langhorne Clemens ( November 30 , 1835 â `` April 21 , 1910 ) , better known by his pen name Mark Twain , was an American author and humorist .


Government funding of NGOs is controversial , since , according David Rieff , writing in The New Republic , `` the whole point of humanitarian intervention was precisely that NGOs and civil society had both a right and an obligation to respond with acts of aid and solidarity to people in need or being subjected to repression or want by the forces that controlled them , whatever the governments concerned might think about the matter . ''

Government funding of NGOs is controversial , since , according to David Rieff , writing in The New Republic , `` the whole point of humanitarian intervention was precisely that NGOs and civil society had both a right and an obligation to respond with acts of aid and solidarity to people in need or being subjected to repression or want by the forces that controlled them , whatever the governments concerned might think about the matter . ''


Unlike the term intergovernmental organization , `` non-governmental organization '' is a term in general use but is not a legal definition .

Unlike the term `` intergovernmental organization '' , the term `` non-governmental organization '' has no generally agreed legal definition .


In many jurisdictions these types of organization are defined as `` civil society organizations '' or referred to by other names .

In many jurisdictions , these types of organization are called `` civil society organizations '' or referred to by other names .


Non-governmental organization ( NGO ) is a term that has become widely accepted as referring to a legally constituted , non-governmental organization created by natural or legal persons with no participation or representation of any government .

A non-governmental organization ( NGO ) is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government and a term usually used by governments to refer to entities that have no government status .


In the cases in which NGOs are funded totally or partially by governments , the NGO maintains its non-governmental status and excludes government representatives from membership in the organization .

In the cases in which NGOs are funded totally or partially by governments , the NGO maintains its non-governmental status by excluding government representatives from membership in the organization .


A talent agent , or booking agent , is a person who finds jobs for actors , musicians , models , and other people in different entertainment businesses .

A talent agent , or booking agent , is a person who finds jobs for actors , authors , film directors , musicians , models , producers , professional athletes , writers and other people in various entertainment businesses .


The Pact of Steel , or formally the Pact of Friendship and Alliance between Germany and Italy , was an agreement between Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany signed on May 22 , 1939 , by the foreign ministers of each country and witnessed by Count Galeazzo Ciano for Italy and Joachim von Ribbentrop for Germany .

The Pact of Steel , known formally as the Pact of Friendship and Alliance between Germany and Italy , was an agreement between Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany signed on May 22 , 1939 , by the foreign ministers of each country and witnessed by Count Galeazzo Ciano for Italy and Joachim von Ribbentrop for Germany .


The name of the Pact came from Italian leader Benito Mussolini who thought that its original name , `` the Pact of Blood '' , would likely less popular in Italy .

It was Italian leader Benito Mussolini who dubbed the agreement `` the Pact of Steel '' , after being told that its original name , `` the Pact of Blood '' , would likely be received poorly in Italy .


Testimony was given both by Nazis and by British prisoners of war about the development of an industrial process for producing soap from human bodies , the production of such soap on a small-scale basis , and the actual use of this soap by Nazi workers at the Danzig Anatomic Institute .

Testimony was given both by Nazis and by British prisoners of war about the development of an industrial process for producing soap from human bodies , the production of such soap on a small-scale basis , and the actual use of this soap by Nazi personnel at the Danzig Anatomic Institute .


Mainstream scholars of the Holocaust think that the idea that the Nazis made soap on an large scale to be part of WWII folklore .

Mainstream scholars of the Holocaust consider the idea that the Nazis manufactured soap on an industrial scale to be part of World War II folklore .


Eyewitnesses included British POWs who were part of the forced labor that built the camp , and Dr. StanisÅ aw Byczkowski , head of the Department of Toxicology at the GdaÅ sk School of Medicine .

Eyewitnesses included British POWs who were part of the forced labor that constructed the camp , and Dr. StanisÅ aw Byczkowski , head of the Department of Toxicology at the GdaÅ sk School of Medicine .


The Yad Vashem Memorial has said that the Nazis did not make soap from Jewish bodies on an large scale , saying that rumors that soap from human bodies was being made and given out were used by the Nazis to frighten camp inmates .

The Yad Vashem Memorial has stated that the Nazis did not produce soap from Jewish corpses on an industrial scale , saying that rumors that soap from human corpses was being mass-produced and distributed were used by the Nazis to frighten camp inmates .


Evidence does exist , however , which shows that research facilities had come up with a way for the large-scale making of soap from human bodies .

Evidence does exist , however , which indicate the possibility that research facilities had developed a process for the industrial production of soap from human bodies .


Evidence does exists of small-scale soap production , possibly experimental , in the camp at Stutthof concentration camp near Danzig\/Gdansk .

Evidence does exist of small-scale soap production , possibly experimental , in the camp at Stutthof concentration camp near Danzig\/Gdansk .


Himmler was so worried by the rumors , and the thought of poor security at the camps , that he said that all bodies should be burnt or buried as quickly as possible .

Himmler was disturbed enough by the rumors , and the implication of poor security at the camps , that he emphasized that all corpses should be cremated or buried as quickly as possible .


Stories that the Nazis produced soap from the bodies of concentration camp victims were widely known during the war .

Rumours that the Nazis produced soap from the bodies of concentration camp inmates circulated widely during the war .


Holocaust survivor Thomas Blatt , who did research of the subject , found little evidence of mass production of soap from human fat , but said that there was evidence of experimental soap making .

Holocaust survivor Thomas Blatt , who investigated the subject , found little concrete documentation and no evidence of mass production of soap from human fat , but concluded that there was evidence of experimental soap making .


RIF soap was a poor quality product that contained no fat at all , human or any other kind .

RIF soap was a poor quality substitute product that contained no fat at all , human or otherwise .


Raul Hilberg reports such stories as being told in Lublin as early as October 1942 .

Raul Hilberg reports such stories as circulating in Lublin as early as October 1942 .


In his book `` Russia at War 1941 to 1945 '' , Alexander Werth said that while visiting Gdansk\/Danzig in 1945 shortly after its liberation by the Red Army , he saw an experimental factory outside the city for making soap from human bodies .

In his book Russia at War 1941 to 1945 , Alexander Werth reported that while visiting Gdansk\/Danzig in 1945 shortly after its liberation by the Red Army , he saw an experimental factory outside the city for making soap from human corpses .


It was not until 1925 that the British Foreign Secretary Sir Austen Chamberlain officially said that the `` corpse factory '' story had been an error .

It was not until 1925 that the British Foreign Secretary Sir Austen Chamberlain officially admitted that the `` corpse factory '' story had been an error .


Today Holocaust deniers use this story to make people doubt the Nazi genocide .

Today Holocaust deniers employ this controversy to cast aspersions on the veracity of the Nazi genocide .


The Germans themselves were aware of the stories , as SS-chief Heinrich Himmler had received a letter describing the Poles ' belief that Jewish people were being `` boiled into soap '' and which said that the Poles feared they would also be used to make soap .

The Germans themselves were aware of the stories , as SS-chief Heinrich Himmler had received a letter describing the Polish peopleÂ s belief that Jewish people were being `` boiled into soap '' and which indicated that the Poles feared they would suffer a similar fate .


Some postwar Israelis also spoke about Jewish victims of Nazism with the Hebrew word ` ( sabon , `` soap '' ) .

Some postwar Israelis also referred disdainfully to Jewish victims of Nazism with the Hebrew word ` ( sabon , `` soap '' ) .


Germany had a shortage of fats during World War II , and the production of soap was put under government control .

Germany suffered a shortage of fats during World War II , and the production of soap was put under government control .


Werth said that it had been run by `` a German professor called Spanner '' and `` was a nightmarish sight , with its vats full of human heads and torsoes pickled in some liquid , and its pail full of a flakey substance - human soap '' .

According to Werth it had been run by `` a German professor called Spanner '' and `` was a nightmarish sight , with its vats full of human heads and torsoes pickled in some liquid , and its pails full of a flakey substance - human soap '' .


The idea that `` human soap '' was made on an large scale by the Nazis was published after the war by Alain Resnais , who treated the testimony of Holocaust survivors as fact in his 1955 holocaust documentary movie Nuit et brouillard .

The idea that `` human soap '' was manufactured on an industrial scale by the Nazis was published after the war by Alain Resnais , who treated the testimony of Holocaust survivors as fact in his noted 1955 holocaust documentary movie Nuit et brouillard .


The `` human soap '' stories may have started with the bars of soap being marked with the initials RIF , which was interpreted by some as Reichs-Juden-Fett ( `` State Jewish Fat '' ) ; in German acronyms , `` i '' and `` j '' were often used for either letter .

The `` human soap '' rumors may have originated from the bars of soap being marked with the initials RIF , which was interpreted by some as Reichs-Juden-Fett ( `` State Jewish Fat '' ) ; in German acronyms , `` i '' and `` j '' were often used interchangeably ( in German Blackletter , a k a Fraktur the difference is only in length ) .


During World War II it was believed by many people that soap was being made from the bodies of Jewish concentration camp victims .

During World War II it was widely believed that soap was being mass produced from the bodies of Jewish concentration camp victims .


Holocaust historian Robert Melvin Spector says that the Nazis `` did indeed use human fat for the making of soap at Stutthof , '' but in limited quantity .

And Holocaust historian Robert Melvin Spector concludes that the Nazis `` did indeed use human fat for the making of soap at Stutthof , '' albeit in limited quantity .


During the Nuremberg Trials , Sigmund Mazur , a laboratory worker at the Danzig Anatomical Institute , testimony that soap had been made from the bodies of dead people at the camp , and claimed that 70 to 80 kg of fat collected from 40 bodies could produce more than 25 kg of soap , and that the finished soap was retained by Professor Rudolf Spanner .

During the Nuremberg Trials , Sigmund Mazur , a laboratory assistant at the Danzig Anatomical Institute , testified that soap had been made from corpse fat at the camp , and claimed that 70 to 80 kg of fat collected from 40 bodies could produce more than 25 kg of soap , and that the finished soap was retained by Professor Rudolf Spanner .


The claim that Germans used the fat from human bodies to make products had already been made by the British during World War I ( see Kadaververwertungsanstalt ) , with The Times reporting in April 1917 that the Germans were rendering down the bodies of their own dead soldiers for fat to make soap and other products .

The claim that Germans used the fat from human corpses to make products had already been made by the British during World War I ( see Kadaververwertungsanstalt ) , with The Times reporting in April 1917 that the Germans were rendering down the bodies of their dead soldiers for fat to make soap and other products .


After having cooled , the soap is poured into molds ''

After having cooled , the soap is poured into molds . ''


This category is for articles dealing with the city of Perth , Western Australia , Australia .

Perth is the state capital city of Western Australia , the largest state in Australia .


The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are a American professional ice hockey team that was founded in 2001 .

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are an ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League .


They play in the American Hockey League and are the farm team of the New York Islanders .

It has been the AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League 's New York Islanders since its inception , and use the same team colors as the parent Islanders do .


They play in Bridgeport , Connecticut at the Webster Bank Arena .

The team is based in Bridgeport , Connecticut and play their home games at the Webster Bank Arena .


NÃ stor Gorosito ( born 14 April 1964 ) is a former Argentine football player .

NÃ stor RaÃ l Gorosito ( born 14 May 1964 San Fernando Buenos Aires ) is a retired Argentine footballer .


Squash is a sport in which two players hit a ball with a racket ( or Racquet ) . The aim of the game is to beat the other player by hitting the front wall and making the ball bounce twice on the floor before they can hit their turn , or for them to hit the ball out of play .

However , it is a stroke to the player who hit the ball if the ball was traveling straight to the front wall when the ball hit the opponent , without having first hit the side wall .


The Empire of Japan ( Japanese : å æ -- æ å å 1\/2 ; said Dai Nippon Teikoku ; officially Empire of Greater Japan or Greater Japanese Empire ; also called Imperial Japan and the Japanese Empire ) was a government of the areas ruled by Japan during the period from the Meiji Restoration to the Japanese defeat in World War II .

The Empire of Japan ( ( ( KyÅ `` jitai KyÅ `` jitai ) ) : ; Shinjitai : ; Romaji : Dai Nippon Teikoku ; officially Greater Japanese Empire , Great Japan or Empire of Great Japan ; more widely known as Imperial Japan or the Japanese Empire ) was a Japanese political entity that existed since the Meiji Restoration on 3 January 1868 until the enforcement of the Constitution of the State of Japan on 3 May 1947 .


The Empire of Japan surrendered to the Allies on September 2 , 1945 after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki , after a long war against the Allied nations of World War II .

After suffering many defeats and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki , the Empire of Japan surrendered to the Allies on 2 September 1945 .


The Emperors during this time , were Emperor Meiji ( Mutsuhito ) , Emperor TaishÅ ( Yoshihito ) and Emperor ShÅ wa ( Hirohito ) .

The Emperors during this time , which spanned the Meiji , TaishÅ , and ShÅ wa eras , are now known in Japan by their posthumous names , which coincide with those era names : Emperor Meiji ( Mutsuhito ) , Emperor TaishÅ ( Yoshihito ) , and Emperor ShÅ wa ( Hirohito ) .


American occupation and reconstruction of the country continued well into the 1950s .

American occupation and reconstruction of the country continued well into the 1950s , eventually forming modern Japan .


Mason Raymond ( born September 17 , 1985 ) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .

Mason Evan Raymond ( born September 17 , 1985 ) is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .


Streptococcus pneumoniae , or pneumococcus , is a Gram-positive , alpha-hemolytic diplococcus aerotolerant anaerobe and a member of the genus Streptococcus .

Streptococcus pneumoniae , or pneumococcus , is Gram-positive , alpha-hemolytic , bile-soluble aerotolerant , anaerobic member of the genus Streptococcus .


An important human pathogen , S. pneumoniae was recognized as a major cause of pneumonia in the late 19th century and is the subject of many humoral immunity studies .

A significant human pathogenic bacterium , S. pneumoniae was recognized as a major cause of pneumonia in the late 19th century , and is the subject of many humoral immunity studies .


Waterspouts that are not associated with a rotating updraft of a supercell thunderstorm , are known as `` nontornadic '' or `` fair-weather waterspouts '' , and are by far the most common type .

Waterspouts that are not associated with a rotating updraft of a supercell thunderstorm , are known as `` non-tornadic '' or `` fair-weather waterspouts '' , and are by far the most common type .


Crown Point is a city in the state of Indiana , in the United States .

Crown Point is a city in and the county seat of Lake County , Indiana , United States .


LuÃ s Figo ( born 4 November 1972 ) is a former Portuguese football player .

LuÃ s Filipe Madeira Caeiro Figo , OIH , ( born 4 November 1972 ) is a former Portuguese football player .


Olsberg is a municipality of the district of Rheinfelden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .

Olsberg is a municipality in the district of Rheinfelden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .


Text will likely be flowing on left side .

Text will probably be flowing on the left side .


A period 4 element is in the fourth period of the periodic table .

A period 4 element is one of the chemical elements in the fourth row ( or period ) of the periodic table of the elements .


The district has a land area of 80.9 kmÂ ( 31.24 sq mi ) .

The district has a land area of 31.24 s.


Saint Thomas is an island in the Caribbean Sea , a county and constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands ( USVI ) , an unincorporated territory of the United States .

Saint Thomas is an island in the Caribbean Sea and with the islands of Saint John , Saint Croix , and Water Island a county and constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands ( USVI ) , an unincorporated territory of the United States .


As of the 2000 census , the population of Saint Thomas was 51,181 , about 47 % of the US Virgin Islands total .

As of the 2000 census , the population of Saint Thomas was 51,181 about 47 % of the US Virgin Island total .


Auxon is a commune of the Aube dÃ partement in the north-central part of France .

Auxon is a commune in the Aube dÃ partement in north-eastern France .


The British Rail Class 153 `` Sprinter '' is a single-car diesel multiple unit train .

The British Rail Class 153 Super Sprinter is a single car diesel multiple unit converted from British Rail Class 155s .


Lina Hahne ( born January 23 , 1984 ) was crowned Miss Sweden on June 26 .

Lina Maria Hahne ( born 15 January 1984 ) is a former Miss Sweden titleholder , who was crowned on June 26 after the original winner Isabel Lestapier Winqvist was dethroned from the title .


The longbow was mainly used in the Middle Ages up until Henry VIII 's reign . The longbow was mainly utilized by the English , although it originated in Gwent , a county in Wales .

According to the British Longbow Society , the English longbow is made so that its thickness is at least â


Antwerp is a province in the north of the Flemish Region , also called Flanders , and of Belgium .

Antwerp ( Dutch : ) is the northernmost province both of the Flemish Region , also called Flanders , and of Belgium .


It borders on the Netherlands and the Belgian provinces of Limburg , Flemish Brabant and East Flanders .

It borders on ( clockwise from the North ) the Netherlands and the Belgian provinces of Limburg , Flemish Brabant and East Flanders .


It has an area of 2867 kmÂ and has nearly 1.7 million people living in it .

It has an area of 2867 kmÂ and with nearly 1.7 million inhabitants it is the country 's most populous province .


Its capital is Antwerp which comprises the Port of Antwerp .


Dalton Gardens is a city of Idaho in the United States .

Dalton Gardens is a city in Kootenai County , Idaho , United States .


It is 8 km ( 5 miles ) from ArdÃ che 's capital , Privas , at the center of the ArdÃ che .

Situated approximately 8 km ( 5 miles ) from ArdÃ che 's capital , Privas , its location in the center of the ArdÃ che makes it an ideal location for tourists .


ChomÃ rac is a commune in the ArdÃ che dÃ partement in southern France .

ChomÃ rac is a commune in the ArdÃ che department in southern France .


In addition to `` elementary algebra '' , or basic algebra , there are advanced forms of algebra , taught in colleges and universities , such as abstract algebra , linear algebra , and universal algebra .

Elementary algebra is the most basic form of algebra .


When the number is 1 , then the 1 is not written because 1 times any number is that number ( 1 Ã -- y = y ) and so is not needed .

Here , the identity element is 1 , since 1 Ã -- a = a Ã -- 1 = a for any rational number a. The inverse of a is 1\/a , since a Ã -- 1\/a = 1 .


Algebra was first used to solve equations .

Although Diophantus and the Babylonians used mostly special ad hoc methods to solve equations , Al-Khwarizmi was the first to solve equations using general methods .


Two examples are linear equations and quadratic equations .

He solved the linear indeterminate equations , quadratic equations , second order indeterminate equations and equations with multiple variables .


Granite is found in many countries of the world .

Aberdeen in Scotland , which is constructed principally from local granite , is known as `` The Granite City '' . Because of its abundance , granite was commonly used to build foundations for homes in New England .


Saint-Sylvestre is a commune in the ArdÃ che dÃ partement in southern France .

Saint-Sylvestre is a commune in the ArdÃ che department in southern France .


Takuya Yamada ( born 24 August 1974 ) is a Japanese football player .

Takuya Yamada ( born August 24 , 1974 in Tokyo ) is a Japanese footballer currently playing for FC Tampa Bay in the second division North American Soccer League .


Mega Man Star Force , known in Japan as Shooting Star Rockman , is an action role-playing video game made by Capcom for the Nintendo DS game console .

Mega Man Star Force , known in Japan as , is a Mega Man action role-playing video game published and developed by Capcom for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console .


It is found in the region Pays de la Loire in the VendÃ e department in the west of France .

MalliÃ vre is a commune in the VendÃ e department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France .


Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais is a commune . It is found in the region Pays de la Loire in the VendÃ e department in the west of France .

Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais is a commune in the VendÃ e department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France .


Cristiano Doni ( born 1 April 1973 ) is an Italian football player .

Cristiano Doni ( born April 1 , 1973 ) is an Italian professional footballer who plays for Atalanta BC , as an attacking midfielder .


Indiana University is a public university in Bloomington , Indiana .

The `` core campuses '' of the Indiana University are located in Bloomington , Indiana and Indianapolis , Indiana .


Indiana University is a public university in Bloomington , Indiana . It is the largest university in a group also called `` Indiana University . ''

Indiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana , United States .


Aschenbach tries to get up to help him , but he is too weak to get out of his chair .

In an attempt to assist , Aschenbach tries to get up but is too weak .


Again Aschenbach watches as Tadzio and his friends play a game on the beach ; they soon leave .

Aschenbach watches as Tadzio and his friends play a desultory game on the beach ; they soon leave .


Aschenbach walks along the streets of Venice . Everywhere beggars are asking him for money .

Walking the streets of Venice , Aschenbach is accosted at every turn by beggars , street sellers and others demanding his custom .


The hotel manager organizes the departure of the last guests . The Polish family are leaving .

The Hotel Manager and a porter are organising the departure of the last guests , the Polish family among them .


As Aschenbach crosses the waters to Venice , he detects the smell of disinfectant .


He waits for Aschenbach and looks straight at him , but Aschenbach turns away .

Aschenbach follows the family to a cafÃ , where the mother notices him and moves herself in between Aschenbach and her son . The family moves onward to St Mark 's , with Aschenbach still following at a distance .


Jaschiu and the other children run away , leaving Tadzio on the beach alone with Aschenbach . Tadzio beckons the author , but he slumps in his chair .


Tadzio starts to walk separately from his family . He waits for Aschenbach and looks straight at him , but Aschenbach turns away .

Tadzio detaches himself from the family and waits for Aschenbach , who turns away when the boy looks directly at him .


Aschenbach sits in his chair on the beach , watching Tadzio and his friends play .

Scene 7 : The Games of Apollo Aschenbach sits in his chair on the Lido beach , watching Tadzio and his friends play .


Tadzio continues walking far out into the sea .

Tadzio continues walking far out to sea .


Aschenbach does not want the Polish family to leave Venice .

The Polish family appears and Aschenbach determines that they must not find out about the cholera outbreak for fear that they will leave . Aschenbach follows the family to a cafÃ , where the mother notices him and moves herself in between Aschenbach and her son .


The boys do different sports on the beach : running , long jump , discus , javelin and wrestling .

The boys compete in a variety of sports : running , long jump , discus , javelin and wrestling .


When Tadzio returns Aschenbach 's glances , Aschenbach himself also feels regret .


Tadzio wins easily . Aschenbach wants to congratulate him , but when the chance comes he can not speak .

Aschenbach determines to congratulate Tadzio on his victory , but when the opportunity arises , he can not bring himself to speak .


Aschenbach is alone again , and buys some strawberries .

Alone again , Aschenbach buys strawberries from a street seller , but finds them musty and over-ripe .


It was first performed at Snape Maltings near Aldeburgh , England on June 16 , 1973 .

It was first performed at Snape Maltings near Aldeburgh , England on 16 June 1973 .


He is pleased that Tadzio does not let his mother notice what happened .

Aschenbach is pleased to notice that Tadzio does not betray his follower 's presence to his mother .


Aschenbach watches Tadzio and another boy playing on the beach .

Aschenbach inquires as to their time of departure , then leaves to sit on the deserted beach where Tadzio and another boy , Jaschiu , are playing .


The libretto ( words ) for the opera was written by Myfanwy Piper .

Myfanwy Piper wrote the English libretto .


Achondroplasia is caused by a change in the DNA for fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 .

People with achondroplasia have one normal copy of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 gene and one mutant copy .


People with achondroplasia can be born to parents that do not have the condition .


Wes Craven was born August 2 , 1939 in Cleveland , Ohio . He is an American movie director , well-known for horror film classics including Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream

Wesley Earl `` Wes '' Craven ( born August 2 , 1939 ) is an American film director and writer , perhaps best known as the director of many horror films , including the famed A Nightmare on Elm Street and Wes Craven 's New Nightmare featuring the iconic Freddy Krueger character , the Scream films alongside The Last House on the Left , The Hills Have Eyes , The Serpent and the Rainbow , The People Under the Stairs , Vampire in Brooklyn , Red Eye and My Soul to Take .


The Audi A3 is a car produced by Audi since 1996 .

The Audi A3 is a small family car produced by the German automaker Audi since 1996 .


The Audi A3 is a car produced by Audi since 1996 . It is based on the Volkswagen Golf 's platform , and it is currenty in its Second Generation .

The first generation S3 is built on the same A platform of the Audi A3 , Volkswagen Golf Mk4 , Audi TT , SEAT LeÃ n and Å koda Octavia .


The term thesis may also be used for the central claim of an essay or similar work .

The term thesis is also used to refer to the central claim of an essay or similar work .


The term dissertation can be used to describe an argument without relation to academic degrees .

The term dissertation can at times be used to describe a treatise without relation to obtaining an academic degree .


A thesis ( plural : ` theses ' ) is a document written in support of an academic degree or professional qualification . It presents the author 's research and findings .

A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author 's research and findings .


Lene Alexandra Ã ien ( born October 29 , 1981 in TrÃ gstad , Norway ) is a Norwegian singer and model for FHM magazine , as well as for Norwegian lad 's mags Lek and Cats .

Lene Alexandra Ã ien ( born October 29 , 1981 in TrÃ gstad , Norway ) is a Norwegian singer , and former model for FHM magazine , as well a former Norwegian lad 's mags Lek and Cats model .


She began her musical career in 2007 at age 25 when she released her first single entitled `` My Boobs Are OK .

She began her musical career in 2007 at age 25 when she released her first single entitled `` My Boobs Are OK '' .


Okinotorishima ( also Okinotori coral reefs , Okinotori Islands ) is an atoll , an island in the Japanese south end .

Okinotorishima is an atoll , which in English has multiple designations ( Okinotori coral reefs , Okinotori Islands ) .


The `` Armenian Question '' , like the `` Eastern Question '' , remained a factor ( issue ) in international politics , first with Great Britain and Germany ; then Russia taking on the role of Ottoman Armenians protector .

The `` Armenian Question '' , like the `` Eastern Question '' , remained a factor ( issue ) in international politics , first with Great Britain and Germany ; then Russia taking on the role of Ottoman Armenians protector ( see protectorate of missions ) .


The term `` Armenian Question '' refers to powers of Europe 's involvement to the Armenian subjects of the Ottoman Empire beginning with the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78 .

The term `` Armenian Question '' as used in European history , became common place among diplomatic circles and in the popular press after the Congress of Berlin ; that in like Eastern Question , refers to powers of Europe 's involvement to the Armenian subjects of the Ottoman Empire beginning with the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78 .


Dixon 's career began in 1999 when she met Sabrina Washington when they both joined Dance Attic ( a popular dance class school in West London ) , and together they formed a duo and recorded a demo titled Inspiration .

Dixon 's career began in 1999 when she met Sabrina Washington when they both joined a dance school in Fulham , west London .


They also released One Night Stand before coming back to Europe to start work with their third album .

They also released `` One Night Stand '' before coming back to Europe to start work with their third album however , Telstar Records went into administration .


In 2003 , they released their second album Eye Candy , featuring hits Scandalous , Ca n't Get It Back and Style .

In 2003 , Mis-teeq released their second album Eye Candy , which included the singles `` Scandalous '' , `` Ca n't Get It Back '' and `` Style '' .


In March 2005 , they released their ` Greatest Hits ' compilation and announced that they were separating each to pursue a solo career .

In March 2005 , their Greatest Hits compilation was released and it was announced that they were separating to pursue solo careers .


They were soon signed to Telstar Records with the addition of a new member , Zena McNally , and became the popular Garage\/R & B girl band , Mis-Teeq .

They were soon signed to Telstar Records with the addition of a new member , Zena McNally , and became the popular UK garage\/R & B girl band , Mis-Teeq .


However , Telstar Records was shut down and the band was left with no choice but to have released a ` Greatest Hits ' compilation right under exclusive licenses with Universal Recording Company .

The band was left with no choice but to release a Greatest Hits compilation under exclusive licences with Universal Records .


In 2004 , Mis-Teeq toured the United States and released their debut single Scandalous from their American debut album Mis-Teeq , a compilation of the albums Lickin ' On Both Sides and Eye Candy .

In 2004 , Mis-Teeq toured the United States and released their debut single Scandalous from their American self-titled debut , a compilation of the albums Lickin ' On Both Sides and Eye Candy .


The last song she recorded with her band was Shoo Shoo Baby for the Disney film Valiant .

The last song Dixon recorded with Mis-Teeq was `` Shoo Shoo Baby '' for the Disney film Valiant .


CrisnÃ e is a municipality located in the Belgian province of LiÃ ge .

CrisnÃ e is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of LiÃ ge .


After rolling back a change , automatically open the contributions page of that user .

After rolling back an edit , automatically open the contributions of the user rolled back .


Angoville , Calvados is a commune . It is found in the region Basse-Normandie in the Calvados department in the northwest of France .

Angoville is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in north-western France .


Unification took place on 18 January 1871 . At the conclusion of the Franco-Prussian War , the German princes proclaimed the German nation in Versailles , France , at the Hall of Mirrors .

The formal unification of Germany into a politically and administratively integrated nation state officially occurred on 18 January 1871 at the Versailles Palace 's Hall of Mirrors in France .


Canchy , Calvados is a commune . It is found in the region Basse-Normandie in the Calvados department in the northwest of France .

Canchy is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France .


On the other hand , often called the `` glove hand '' , the goaltender wears a catching glove , similar to a baseball glove .

On the other hand , often called the `` glove hand '' , the goaltender wears a catching glove called a trapper , which is similar to a baseball glove .


The goaltender uses this glove to stop shots .

The goaltender uses this glove to deflect shots .


There are three types of gloves worn by ice hockey players .

There are three styles of gloves worn by ice hockey players .


It 's a pinball game based on PokÃ mon Red and Blue , and like those games , it requires the player to find and capture all 150 PokÃ mon to fill the PokÃ dex .

PokÃ mon Pinball has a secondary objective hinted at by the tagline `` Gotta Catch 'em All , '' which is to collect all 151 PokÃ mon to fill your PokÃ dex . The PokÃ dex is saved between individual games , so it can be built up over time .


PokÃ mon Pinball is a pinball video game made by Jupiter and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Color game console . It 's a pinball game based on PokÃ mon Red and Blue , and like those games , it requires the player to find and capture all 150 PokÃ mon to fill the PokÃ dex .

PokÃ mon Pinball is a pinball-based PokÃ mon spin-off video game for the Game Boy Color .


In 2003 , Nintendo released PokÃ mon Pinball : Ruby & Sapphire on the Game Boy Advance .

PokÃ mon Pinball : Ruby & Sapphire is a pinball game based on PokÃ mon Ruby and Sapphire , and is the sequel to PokÃ mon Pinball for the third generation of PokÃ mon games . It was developed by Jupiter and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance handheld game console .


Sally Beamish ( born London , 26 August 1956 ) is an English composer . She has written music for orchestra , chamber music , vocal and choral music .

Sally Beamish ( born 26 August 1956 , London ) is a British composer of chamber , vocal , choral and orchestral music .


If a mal lands on circle that another mal of the own team exist , two mals can make a group , and move together . The team that all of their mals arrives the start point again becomes the winner of game .

If a mal lands on a station occupied by the own team , these mals can form a group and travel together from that point on .


When all of sticks face round side up , it is mo which means five-step advance . Each teams throw sticks normally in turn , but players get one more chance to throw sticks when they throw yut or mo.

All sticks over is called yut , whereas all sticks up is called mo. .


When a mal arrives the circle that is already occupied by a mal of opposite team , the mal of opposite team is captured by new mal , and should restart from the start point .

The mal remains there until another back is cast . In this case , however , the mal completes the course at once .


Yut is a traditional Korean board game played mainly during the period from Korean New Year to the first full moon .

Yut ( sometimes romanized as nyout or yoot ) is a traditional board game played in Korea , especially during Korean New Year .


Cheok-sa and sa-hee are the other names of the game .

The game is also called cheok-sa or sa-hee .


When a mal arrives the circle that is already occupied by a mal of opposite team , the mal of opposite team is captured by new mal , and should restart from the start point . If a mal lands on circle that another mal of the own team exist , two mals can make a group , and move together .

If a mal lands on a station occupied by the opponent 's team , the opponent 's mal is removed from the course and returned to the starting position , and the current player is allowed to cast again .


As of the 2010 census , the population was 75,450 .


Natrona County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming , and was created on December 16 , 1868 .

Natrona County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming .


The lazy sleeping barnstar shows the lazy Wikipedian , who edits at a steady but calm pace .

The lazy sleeping barnstar by LadyofHats exemplifies the lazy Wikipedian , who contributes at a steady but unfrenzied pace .


If their talk page has been replaced with this image , it may be a sign that they are trying to cut back on their addiction .

If their talk page has been replaced with this image , it may be a sign that they are less active at the moment .


Courchavon is a municipality of the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland .

Courchavon is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland .


The Adidas AG is a major German sports apparel manufacturer , part of the Adidas Group , consisting of Reebok sportswear company , Taylormade golf company , Maxfli golf balls , and Adidas golf and is the second largest sportswear manufacturer in the world .

Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group , which consists of the Reebok sportswear company , golf company ( including Ashworth ) , and Rockport .


Jilin University ( ; often abbreviated JLU or å å ) is a national university . China 's Ministry of Education controls the university directly .

Jilin University ( ; often abbreviated JLU or å å ) is a leading national university under the direct jurisdiction of China 's Ministry of Education .


He wrote several other pieces about Hiawatha : The Death of Minnehaha , Overture to The Song of Hiawatha and Hiawatha 's Departure .

The composer soon followed Hiawatha 's Wedding-feast with two other cantatas about Hiawatha , The Death of Minnehaha and Hiawatha 's Departure ; all three were published together , along with an Overture , as The Song of Hiawatha , Op .


A memorial concert was held later in 1912 at the Royal Albert Hall and gathered Â # 300 .

A memorial concert was held later in 1912 at the Royal Albert Hall and garnered Â # 300 .


In 1899 he married Jessie Walmisley who had been a student with him at the RCM . Her parents did not want her to be married to someone of mixed race .

In 1899 Taylor married a fellow student at the RCM , Jessie Walmisley , despite her parents ' objection to his mixed race parentage .


He had met the American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar in London and set some of his poems to music .

Having met the American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar in London , Taylor set some of his poems to music .


He wanted to do for African music what Johannes Brahms had done for Hungarian music and AntonÃ n DvoÅ Ã k for Bohemian music .

He sought to do for African music what Johannes Brahms did for Hungarian music and AntonÃ n DvoÅ Ã k for Bohemian music .


He toured the United States in 1904 . This made him even more interested in finding out about his racial heritage .

His successes brought him a tour of the United States in 1904 , which increased his interest in his racial heritage .


Coleridge-Taylor 's best-known work is his cantata Hiawatha 's Wedding-feast , which was performed very often by choral groups in England during his lifetime and for many years after his death .

Coleridge-Taylor 's greatest success was undoubtedly his cantata Hiawatha 's Wedding-feast , which was widely performed by choral groups in England during Coleridge-Taylor 's lifetime and in the decades after his death .


The father went back to Africa by February 1875 .

Daniel Taylor returned to Africa by February 1875 and did not know that he had a son in London .


His widow hardly had any money , but King George V gave her a pension of GBÂ # 100 , which shows how popular Coleridge-Taylor had been as a composer .

His widow gave the impression that she was almost penniless but King George V granted her a pension of Â # 100 , evidence of the high regard in which the composer was held .


Coleridge-Taylor 's works were often performed by Sir Malcolm Sargent who conducted ten seasons of a costumed ballet version of Hiawatha at the Royal Albert Hall between 1928 and 1939 with the Royal Choral Society ( 600 to 800 singers ) and 200 dancers .

Coleridge-Taylor 's work was later championed by Malcolm Sargent , who between 1928 and 1939 conducted ten seasons of a costumed ballet version of The Song of Hiawatha at the Royal Albert Hall with the Royal Choral Society ( 600 to 800 singers ) and 200 dancers .


He had the job of coroner for the British Empire in the Gambia in the late 1890s .

He was appointed coroner for the British Empire in The Gambia in the late 1890s .


Samuel Coleridge-Taylor ( born London , 15 August 1875 ; died Croydon , 1 September 1912 ) was an English composer .

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor ( 15 August 1875 -- 1 September 1912 ) was an English composer who achieved such success that he was once called the `` African Mahler '' .


Samer is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .

Samer is a commune and in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .


The SC Rot-Wei Ã Oberhausen is a football club which plays in Germany .

Rot-Wei Ã Oberhausen has seen three of its players capped for Germany .


Maria Luisa of Savoy ( 17 September 1688 â `` 14 February 1714 ) was the first wife of Philip V of Spain .

Maria Luisa of Savoy ( Maria Luisa Gabriella ; 17 September 1688 -- 14 February 1714 ) was a Savoyard princess and the first wife of Philip V of Spain .


A plaque in the amusement park is located where home plate used to be in that stadium .

A plaque in the amusement park commemorates the former location of home plate .


Following that incident were other problems , such as foot traffic within the Mall after the bars ( all located on the fourth floor ) had closed for the evening .

Following that verdict there were other problems , such as foot traffic within the Mall after the bars ( all located on the fourth floor ) had closed for the evening .


Heat is produced by lighting fixtures , other electric devices and also by employees and guests of the mall in sufficient amounts to keep it comfortable .

The majority of the heat is produced by lighting fixtures , other electric devices , and people in the mall .


The expansion section will connect to the mall on all four levels , and an adjacent IKEA store via a second level bridge .

The expansion section would connect to the mall on all four levels , and an adjacent IKEA store via a second level bridge .


Triple Five Group , owned by the Ghermezian family of Canada , fully owns and manages the property .

The Triple Five Group , owned by Canada 's Ghermezian family , owns and manages the Mall of America , as well as the West Edmonton Mall .


In the meantime , MOA has signed papers to bring in Great Wolf Resorts as the waterpark operator , as well as Bass Pro Shops and a Kimpton Hotel .

In the meantime , MOA has signed contracts to bring in Great Wolf Resorts as the waterpark operator , as well as Bass Pro Shops and a Kimpton Hotel .


Phase II is the planned expansion for MOA , developing a large , empty area of land north of the mall which was the former home of the Met Center indoor arena and integrating an IKEA store built on a portion of the property in 2004 .

Phase II is the planned expansion for MOA , developing a large , empty parcel of land north of the mall which was the former home of the Met Center indoor arena and integrating an IKEA store built on a portion of the property in 2004 .


This first broadcast on Turner Network Television , along with later editions broadcast from the Mall , would become a well known part of the federation 's competition with The World Wrestling Federation .

This debut broadcast on Turner Network Television , along with later editions broadcast from the Mall , would become a signature of WCW 's competition with the World Wrestling Federation .


Underwater Adventures offers special events such as sleepovers , scuba diving , snorkeling , and birthday parties .

SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium offers special events such as sleepovers , scuba diving , snorkeling , and birthday parties .


Mall of America ( also MOA , MoA , the Megamall ) is a large shopping mall located in the Twin Cities suburb of Bloomington , Minnesota , USA .

The Mall of America , also called MOA and the Megamall , is a shopping mall located in Bloomington , Minnesota , a suburb of the Twin Cities , in the United States .


Unlike many indoor amusement parks , Nickelodeon Universe has a great deal of natural foliage in and about the park , and its floor has a wide variance in height - the highest ground level in the park is 15 feet above the lowest .

Unlike many indoor amusement parks , Nickelodeon Universe has a great deal of natural foliage in and about the park , and its floor has a wide variance in height - the highest ground level in the park is 15 f above the lowest .


Guests travel through a 300 foot long curved tunnel through 14 feet of water to view over 4,500 sea creatures including sharks , turtles , stingrays , and many more .

Guests travel through a 300 f curved tunnel through 14 f of water to view over 4,500 sea creatures including sharks , turtles , stingrays , and many more .


MOA currently estimates costs of $ 1.9 billion for the expansion , doubling the mall 's size with a 5.2 million-square-foot extension .

MOA currently estimates costs of $ 2.1 billion for the expansion , doubling the mall 's size with a 5200000 s extension .


The mall is a nearly symmetric building , with a roughly rectangular floor plan .

The mall is nearly symmetric , with a roughly rectangular floor plan .


The mall 's developers have asked for $ 234 million in state and local subsidies , but the request was vetoed as part of a larger bill by Gov. Tim Pawlenty on its first appearance in the 2006-07 session .

The mall 's developers have asked for $ 234 million in state and local subsidies , but the request was vetoed as part of a larger bill by Governor Tim Pawlenty on its first appearance in the 2006-07 session .


The Hooters restaurant , the Cantina # 1 restaurant and the Theatres at Mall of America movie theater are the only establishments remaining on the fourth floor .

The Hooters restaurant , Cantina # 1 restaurant and the Theatres at Mall of America movie theater are the only establishments remaining on the fourth floor .


Starting on September 4 , 1995 , The Mall had an event for live television for the first time .

From September 4 , 1995 , the Mall became a venue for live television for the first time .


There will be an NHL-sized ice rink for public & private skating .

There would be an NHL-sized ice rink for public & private skating .


The park features two new roller coasters ; SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge and Avatar Airbender .

The park features two new roller coasters , SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge and Avatar Airbender , and a new thrill ride called Brain Surge .


The teams left Metropolitan Stadium in 1982 .


Time-Warner owned professional wrestling company World Championship Wrestling set up in the building for the Inaugural edition of WCW Monday Nitro - also the WCW debut of Lex Luger , under his `` The Narcissist '' gimmick .

Time Warner-owned professional wrestling company World Championship Wrestling came into the building to set up for the inaugural edition of WCW Monday Nitro - which also saw the WCW debut of Lex Luger .


The ruling cleared the way for Triple Five to begin work on what is being called `` Phase II '' .

The ruling cleared the way for Triple Five to begin planning on what is being called `` Phase II '' but this has yet to become a reality , due to the recession .


In fact , even during the winter , air conditioning systems need to be run nonstop during peak hours to ensure a comfortable shopping environment .

In fact , even during the winter , air conditioning systems are still in use during peak hours to ensure a comfortable shopping environment .


One seat from Met Stadium was placed in Mall of America at its exact location ( including elevation ) in the stadium , to recognize a 520 foot home run hit by hall-of-famer Harmon Killebrew on June 3 , 1967 .

One seat from Met Stadium was placed in the Mall of America at the exact location ( including elevation ) it occupied in the stadium , to commemorate a 520 f home run hit by hall-of-famer Harmon Killebrew on June 3 , 1967 .


The Mall of America is the most visited shopping mall in the world with more than 40 million visitors annually ( or roughly eight times the population of the state of Minnesota ) .


Two nearly identical seven story parking ramps on east and west sides provide 12,550 parking spaces .

Two nearly identical seven story parking ramps on the east and west sides of the mall provide 12,287 parking spaces .


Despite Minnesota 's often cold temperatures in the winter , only the mall 's entrances are heated .

Despite Minnesota 's cold winters , only the mall 's entrances and some below ground areas are heated .


Four `` anchor '' department stores are located at the corners .

Four anchor department stores are located at the corners .


The mall was designed and built by Triple Five Group , owned by the Ghermezian brothers of Canada , who also own the biggest shopping mall in North America , the West Edmonton Mall .

The mall 's concept was designed by Triple Five Group , owned by the Ghermezian brothers of Canada , who also own the biggest shopping mall in North America , the West Edmonton Mall .


In 2003 , after a six year legal battle between Simon Property Group , the managing general partner of the property , and the Ghermezian brothers\/Triple Five Group , over majority ownership of the site , a federal appeals judge ruled in favor of the Ghermezians , effectively transferring control and planning authority of the mall back to its original founders .

In 2003 , after a protracted six year legal battle between Simon Property Group , the managing general partner of the property , and the Ghermezian brothers\/Triple Five Group , over majority ownership of the site , a federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Ghermezians , effectively transferring control and planning authority of the mall back to its original conceptualizer .


Even before opening , Mall of America had earned several nicknames , including `` The Megamall '' ( or `` The Megamess '' during construction ) , `` Sprawl of America '' , `` Hugedale '' ( in reference to the four major `` Dale '' shopping malls within the Twin Cities , Rosedale , Southdale , Ridgedale and Brookdale ) and , simply , `` The Mall '' .

Even before opening , the Mall of America had earned several nicknames , including `` The Megamall '' ( or `` The Megamess '' during construction ) , `` Sprawl of America '' , `` Hugedale '' ( in reference to the four major `` Dale '' shopping malls within the Twin Cities , Rosedale , Southdale , Ridgedale and Brookdale ) and , simply , `` The Mall '' .


There , the Hiawatha Line light rail line connects the mall to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and from there to downtown Minneapolis ( another major shopping destination in the region , particularly during weekdays ) .

There , the Hiawatha Line light rail line connects the mall to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and from there to downtown Minneapolis ( another major shopping destination in the region , particularly during weekdays ) and terminates at Target Field home of the Minnesota Twins ( MLB baseball team ) .


The expansion will not make MOA exceed the size of the WEM ( itself going under expansion ) .

The expansion will not make MOA exceed the size of the WEM , which is itself undergoing expansion .


There will also be an additional parking ramp , adding 8,000 parking spaces .

There would also be an additional parking ramp , adding 8,000 parking spaces .


Opened in 1992 , the mall received 40 million visitors in 2006 .

Opened in 1992 , the mall receives 40 million visitors annually .


Mall of America is located on the past site of Metropolitan Stadium , where the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins played until the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome opened .

The Mall of America is located on the former site of Metropolitan Stadium , where the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins played until the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome opened .


In the United States , it is the second largest inside mall in terms of retail space but is largest in terms of total enclosed floor area .

In the United States , it is the largest mall in terms of retail space , but is second largest in terms of total enclosed floor area .


The mall is located southeast of the junction of Interstate 494 and Minnesota State Highway 77 , north of the Minnesota River and is across the interstate from the Minneapolis-St .

It is located southeast of the junction of Interstate 494 and Minnesota State Highway 77 , north of the Minnesota River and is across the interstate from the Minneapolis-St .


Paissy is a commune . It is found in the region Picardie in the Aisne department in the north of France .

Paissy is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France .


CauÃ Santos da Mata ( born 1 May 1986 ) is a Brazilian football player .

CauÃ Santos da Mata , or simply CauÃ ( born May 1 , 1986 ) , is a Brazilian football ( soccer ) midfielder .


His twin brother Luigi was first seen in 1983 in Mario Bros. .


Since his first game , Mario has to save the `` damsel in distress '' of the game .

Since his first game , Mario has usually had the role of saving the damsel in distress .


Mario has rescued Princess Peach lots of times since Super Mario Bros. . In a role reversal , Peach rescues Mario in Super Princess Peach .

In Super Mario Bros. 2 , the player could choose between Mario and his friends Luigi , Toad , or Princess Peach .


These records include , `` Best Selling Video Game Series of All Time '' , `` First Movie Based on an Existing Video Game '' , and `` Most Prolific Video Game Character '' , with Mario appearing in 116 distinct titles ( not including remakes or re-releases ) .

These records include `` Best Selling Video Game Series of All Time '' , `` First Movie Based on an Existing Video Game '' , and `` Most Prolific Video Game Character '' , with Mario appearing in 116 distinct titles ( not including remakes or re-releases ) .


Mario uses many items , which give him various powers .

Mario uses items , which give him various powers .


Mario 's most commonly portrayed form of attack is jumping to stomp on the heads of enemies , first used in Mario Bros. .

Mario 's most commonly portrayed form of attack is jumping to stomp on the heads of enemies , first used in Super Mario Bros. .


In Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2 : March of the Minis , it is said that Mario has a toy-making company that earns him money .

Mario 's occupation is plumbing , though in the original Donkey Kong games he is a carpenter . Mario has had several other occupations : in the Dr. Mario series of puzzle games , which debuted in 1990 , Mario is portrayed as a medical physician named `` Dr. Mario '' ; in the Game Boy game Mario 's Picross , Mario is an archaeologist ; and in Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2 : March of the Minis , Mario is the president of a profitable toy-making company .


In some games , he only makes very small appearances : in both The Legend of Zelda : A Link to the Past and The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time , a picture of Mario can be seen , and in Metal Gear Solid : The Twin Snakes small Mario and Yoshi statues can be seen .

He makes cameo appearances : in both The Legend of Zelda : A Link to the Past and The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time , Mario appears on a portrait , and in Metal Gear Solid : The Twin Snakes he appears as a small statue .


In the first Donkey Kong games when Mario was called Jumpman , he was a carpenter .

Mario debuted as `` Jumpman '' in the arcade game Donkey Kong in 1981 . He is shown as a carpenter that has a pet ape .


Mario 's legacy is recognized by Guinness World Records , who awarded the Nintendo Mascot and his games seven records in the Guinness World Records : Gamer 's Edition 2008 .

Mario 's legacy is recognized by Guinness World Records , who awarded the Nintendo mascot , and the series of platform games he has appeared in , seven world records in the Guinness World Records : Gamer 's Edition 2008 .


Super Mario Land 2 : 6 Golden Coins for the Game Boy saw the arrival of Wario , Mario 's counterpart .

In Super Mario Land 2 : 6 Golden Coins , which takes place immediately after the original Super Mario Land , Mario 's evil counterpart Wario has put an evil spell over Mario Land while Mario was away in Sarasaland , renaming the area Wario Land .


He was first named `` Mario '' in the arcade game Donkey Kong Junior in 1982 , the only game where he is a villain .

He was first named `` Mario '' in the arcade game Donkey Kong Junior in 1982 , the only game in which he has ever been portrayed as an antagonist .


The name of the first TV show is The Super Mario Bros. .


Baby Mario is the infant version of Mario . He first appeared in Super Mario World 2 : Yoshi 's Island , released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System , and has appeared in several titles since .

Little is known of Mario 's childhood , though the infant version of Mario , Baby Mario , first appeared in 1995 in Super Mario World 2 : Yoshi 's Island , and has often appeared in Nintendo sports games since that time .


Like the older Mario , Baby Mario is voiced by Charles Martinet .

He ( along with the adult Mario ) is voiced by Charles Martinet .


Mario rescued Princess Daisy in Super Mario Land for the Game Boy . In Super Smash Bros. .


He is a plumber who lives in the land of Mushroom Kingdom .

He is depicted as a portly plumber who lives in the fictional land of the Mushroom Kingdom with Luigi , his younger , taller brother .


The name of the first TV show is The Super Mario Bros. . and the film is called Super Mario Bros. .


In the television series , Mario and Luigi are from Brooklyn , although Super Mario World 2 : Yoshi 's Island says he was born in the Mushroom Kingdom .

In the television series and film , Mario and Luigi are originally from Brooklyn , New York . Little is known of Mario 's childhood , though the infant version of Mario , Baby Mario , first appeared in 1995 in Super Mario World 2 : Yoshi 's Island , and has often appeared in Nintendo sports games since that time .


1996 's Super Mario RPG : Legend of the Seven Stars for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System is the first Mario role-playing game . There have also been five more Mario RPG 's : Paper Mario , for the Nintendo 64 ; Mario & Luigi : Superstar Saga , for the Game Boy Advance ; Paper Mario : The Thousand-Year Door , for the Nintendo GameCube ; Mario & Luigi : Partners in Time , for the Nintendo DS and Super Paper Mario , for the Wii .

1996 's Super Mario RPG : Legend of the Seven Stars for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System is the first Mario role-playing game ; six games have followed , including three in the Paper Mario series ( Paper Mario for the Nintendo 64 , Paper Mario : The Thousand-Year Door for the Nintendo GameCube , and Super Paper Mario for the Wii ) and three in the Mario & Luigi series ( Mario & Luigi : Superstar Saga for the Game Boy Advance and Mario & Luigi : Partners in Time and Mario & Luigi : Bowser 's Inside Story for the Nintendo DS ) .


Mario is a video game character , made by Shigeru Miyamoto .

Mario is a fictional character in his eponymous video game series , created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto .


Mario has even appeared as a secret character which any player can play as in GameCube version of NBA Street V3 and SSX on Tour , which are both from Electronic Arts .

Mario has even appeared as a playable character in NBA Street V3 , and SSX on Tour , both from Electronic Arts .


This attack often enables Mario to knock the turtle-like Koopa Troopas into their shells , which can slide into and damage other enemies or Mario .

This attack often enables Mario to knock the turtle-like Koopa Troopas into or out of their shells , which can be used as weapons .


Later , he was named `` Mario '' , after Mario Segale , who was a lot like Mario .

Their surname was `` Mario '' , resulting in Mario 's full name being first given here as `` Mario Mario '' .


During the development of Donkey Kong , Mario was known as `` Jumpman '' .

During the development of Donkey Kong , Mario was known as Jumpman .


New Super Mario Bros. introduced other types of Mushroom power-ups , such as the `` Mega Mushroom '' , which causes Mario to grow to screen-filling proportions and the Mini Mushroom that makes him shrink to a very small size .

Throughout the series ' history , there have been several kinds of Mushroom power-ups , including the 1-Up Mushroom , which gives Mario an extra life ; the Poison Mushroom , which causes Mario to either shrink or die ; the Mega Mushroom , which causes Mario to grow very large ; and the Mini Mushroom , which causes Mario to shrink .


Mario Segale was the owner of the land where Nintendo of America 's office was built .

During localization of the game for American audiences , Nintendo of America 's warehouse landlord Mario Segale confronted its then-president Minoru Arakawa , demanding back rent . Following a heated argument in which the Nintendo employees eventually convinced Segale he would be paid , they opted to name the character in the game Mario after him .


had a live-action series of episodes starring former WWF manager `` Captain '' Lou Albano as Mario and Danny Wells as Luigi .

featured a live-action series of skits which starred the late former WWF manager `` Captain '' Lou Albano as Mario and Danny Wells as Luigi .


In the Dr. Mario games first seen in 1990 , Mario is a doctor . In 2001 , Mario appeared in Dr. Mario 64 , an updated version of the original puzzle game .

Mario has had several other occupations : in the Dr. Mario series of puzzle games , which debuted in 1990 , Mario is portrayed as a medical physician named `` Dr. Mario '' ; in the Game Boy game Mario 's Picross , Mario is an archaeologist ; and in Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2 : March of the Minis , Mario is the president of a profitable toy-making company .


The Mario Kart series ' first game was Super Mario Kart for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System .

The Mario Kart franchise began with Super Mario Kart for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System , and is currently the most successful and longest-running kart-racing franchise .


There have been other Mario sports games like Mario Golf and Mario Tennis , and the baseball and soccer games Mario Superstar Baseball and Super Mario Strikers .

Other Mario sports games include the Camelot-developed series Mario Golf and Mario Tennis , and , respectively , the baseball and soccer games Mario Superstar Baseball and Super Mario Strikers .


Mario has rescued Princess Peach lots of times since Super Mario Bros. .

Mario has rescued Princess Peach multiple times since Super Mario Bros. .


The most prominent of these is the `` Super Mushroom '' , which allows Mario to grow to twice his size , becoming the eponymous `` Super Mario '' , and can sustain damage before shrinking back down to `` regular '' Mario . Additionally , collecting a `` Fire Flower '' transforms Mario into `` Fire Mario '' and allows him to throw fireballs at enemies , and a `` Starman '' renders Mario temporarily impervious to harm .

Super Mario Bros. introduced the basic three power-ups that have become staples for the series , especially the 2D games â '' - the Super Mushroom , which causes Mario to grow larger ; the Fire Flower , which allows Mario to throw fireballs ; and the Starman , which gives Mario temporary invincibility .


Mario has appeared in almost every type of video games , like platform , puzzle , racing , sports , fighting , role-playing and educational games .

Though originally only appearing in platform games , starting with Donkey Kong , Mario currently appears in varied video game genres such as racing , puzzle , role-playing , fighting , and sports .


After the Game & Watch game Mario Bombs Away , the first Mario non-platformer game , Dr. Mario , was sold in 1990 . There are two educational Mario games that have been made .

Mario games of other genres include various Game & Watch games ; Mario Pinball Land , a pinball game for the Game Boy Advance ; various educational games ; and the Dr. Mario puzzle games , ( with Dr. Mario itself first released in 1990 ) .


Melee , the text explaining Princess Daisy 's trophy states that `` after her appearance in Mario Golf , some gossips portrayed her as Luigi 's answer to Mario 's Peach '' , although Luigi and Daisy were previously paired as a romantic couple in the live-action Super Mario Bros film .

Melee , the text explaining Daisy 's trophy states that `` after her appearance in Mario Golf , gossips portrayed her as Luigi 's answer to Mario 's Peach '' .


Originally , he had to rescue his girlfriend Pauline in Donkey Kong .

Originally , he had to rescue his girlfriend Pauline in Donkey Kong from Donkey Kong .


1996 's Super Mario RPG : Legend of the Seven Stars for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System is the first Mario role-playing game .

By the time Super Mario RPG : Legend of the Seven Stars was released , jumping became such a signature act of Mario that the player was often tasked with jumping to prove to NPCs that he was Mario .


Nintendo of Japan made a 60-minute anime ( Japanese cartoon ) film starring Mario and his friends in 1986 , but this film has never been shown or sold on DVD outside of Japan .

Nintendo of Japan produced a 60-minute anime feature which starred Mario and his friends in 1986 , although this film has never been released outside of Japan .


Mario is Nintendo 's mascot . He has been in more than 200 video games .

Serving as Nintendo 's mascot and the main protagonist of the series , Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since his creation .


Later , the Game Boy version of Donkey Kong allows Mario to jump higher with consecutive jumps , and perform a back-flip .

The Game Boy version of Donkey Kong allowed Mario to jump higher with consecutive jumps , and perform a back-flip .


Mario was the first video game character to get a wax figure in the Hollywood Wax Museum in 2003 .

Mario was the first video game character to be honored with a wax figure in the legendary Hollywood Wax Museum in 2003 .


The TV show starred `` Captain '' Lou Albano as Mario , and the film starred Bob Hoskins as Mario .

The show starred `` Captain '' Lou Albano as Mario , and the film starred Bob Hoskins as `` Mario Mario '' , a plumber who is taken to an alternate universe ( in which dinosaurs rule ) where he must save the Earth from invasion .


Pauline returned in the Game Boy remake of Donkey Kong in 1994 , and later Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2 : March of the Minis in 2006 , although the character is now said to be `` Mario 's friend '' .

Pauline was soon replaced by a new damsel in distress , Princess Peach , in Super Mario Bros. , but returned in the Game Boy remake of Donkey Kong in 1994 , and in Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2 : March of the Minis in 2006 , although the character is now described as `` Mario 's friend '' .


In Super Mario 64 , Mario has several jumping abilities , such as a sideways somersault , a ground pound , and the `` Wall Kick '' , which propels him upwards by kicking off walls .

In Super Mario 64 , Mario gains new jumping abilities , such as a sideways somersault , a ground pound , and the `` Wall Kick '' , which propels him upwards by kicking off walls .


Mario was first seen as `` Jumpman '' in Donkey Kong in 1981 .

Mario debuted as `` Jumpman '' in the arcade game Donkey Kong in 1981 .


More recently , he has appeared in Mario & Luigi : Partners in Time , in which Baby Mario appeared via time travel along with Baby Luigi , Baby Peach , and Baby Bowser , which could explain the separation of the two characters .

Baby Mario has a major role along with Baby Luigi in Mario & Luigi : Partners in Time and appears in Yoshi 's Island DS .


Yoshi is another one of Mario 's friends .

They vary in color , but the original Yoshi is green . Yoshi serves as Mario 's mount in games such as Super Mario World , and is depicted as a more sentient creature in games like Super Mario Kart and Yoshi 's Island .


The Mario Kart series is a type of Mario sports game . There have been other Mario sports games like Mario Golf and Mario Tennis , and the baseball and soccer games Mario Superstar Baseball and Super Mario Strikers .

Outside platform games , he has appeared in video games of other genres , including the Mario Kart racing series , sports games , such as the Mario Tennis and Mario Golf series , and role-playing games such as Paper Mario and Super Mario RPG .


The Mario series of video games has sold more than 200 million copies , making it the best selling game series of all time .

The Mario series of video games has sold more than 200 million copies ( 210 million as of 2009 ) , making it the best-selling video game franchise of all time .


There was even a book series , the Nintendo Adventure Books .

Mario appeared in a book series , the Nintendo Adventure Books .


This jump-stomp move may entirely crush smaller enemies on the stage , and usually deals damage to larger ones , sometimes also causing secondary effects .

This jump-stomp move may entirely crush smaller enemies on the stage , and usually deals damage to larger ones , sometimes causing secondary effects .


More recently , he has appeared in Mario & Luigi : Partners in Time , in which Baby Mario appeared via time travel along with Baby Luigi , Baby Peach , and Baby Bowser , which could explain the separation of the two characters . Like the older Mario , Baby Mario is voiced by Charles Martinet .

In Super Mario World 2 : Yoshi 's Island , a stork carries Baby Mario and Baby Luigi across the sea , but the evil Magikoopa Kamek emerges and steals Baby Luigi , and Baby Mario falls onto an island in the middle of the sea called Yoshi 's Island , home to Yoshis .


and the film is called Super Mario Bros. .

television series and the live-action film , called Super Mario Bros. , based on the video game series brought Mario into the TV and film entertainment realms .


Mario rescued Princess Daisy in Super Mario Land for the Game Boy .

Mario rescued Princess Daisy of Sarasaraland in Super Mario Land , but Luigi seems to be more linked to her .


He is usually a companion on many of Mario 's adventures and the character whom players play as in two-player sessions of many of the video games . His demeanor is sometimes that of a `` scaredy cat '' who sets off to help Mario but instead needs rescuing himself , though he has also had to rescue Mario occasionally as displayed in Mario is Missing !

He is a companion in the Mario games , and the character whom the second player controls in two-player sessions of many of the video games , though he occasionally rescues Mario , as seen in Mario is Missing !


Former NHL hockey player , Mario Lemieux was given the nickname `` Super Mario '' by the media during his career . Mario Williams , the # 1 draft pick in the 2006 NFL Draft , was also given the nickname `` Super Mario '' , as was pro-cyclist , Mario Cipollini .

Many sports stars , including NHL hockey player Mario Lemieux , NFL football player Mario Williams , and Italian cycling star Mario Cipollini have been given the nickname `` Super Mario '' .


In 1999 , the Mario Party series started on the Nintendo 64 .

In 1999 , the Hudson-developed Mario Party series began on the Nintendo 64 .


As Nintendo 's mascot , many people think that Mario is the most famous video game character of all time .

As Nintendo 's mascot , Mario is arguably the most famous character in video game history , and his image is commonly associated with video games .


In Japan , he was called `` Mr. Video '' .

Mario 's name was originally `` Mr. Video '' , and he was to be used in every video game Miyamoto developed .


He has been on lunch boxes , t-shirts , magazines , commercials , in candy form , on Shampoo bottles , cereal , badges , and as a stuffed toy .

He has appeared on lunch boxes , t-shirts , magazines , commercials ( notably , in a Got Milk ?


Pierre Monteux ( born Paris , 4 April 1875 ; died Hancock , Maine , 14 July 1964 ) was an French-born conductor who later became an American citizen .

Pierre Monteux ( April 4 , 1875 -- July 1 , 1964 ) was an orchestra conductor .


Consensus is a way of talking and working together to make decisions . In Wikipedia , it is the main way we make decisions .

Consensus describes the primary way in which editorial decisions are made on Wikipedia .


There are a few times when we do not make decisions by consensus .

Some exceptions supersede consensus decisions on a page .


The Night of the Long Knives ( German : ) or `` Operation Hummingbird '' , was a purge that took place in Nazi Germany between June 30 and July 2 1934 , when the Nazi regime executed at least 90 people for political reasons .

The Night of the Long Knives ( German : ) or `` Operation Hummingbird ( Kolibri ) '' , or , more commonly used in Germany `` RÃ hm-Putsch '' was a purge that took place in Nazi Germany between June 30 and July 2 , 1934 , when the Nazi regime carried out a series of political executions .