The Garda organisation also has over 2,500 non-officer support staff encompassing a diverse range of areas such as human resources , occupational health services , finance and procurement , internal audit , IT and telecommunications , accommodation and fleet management , scenes-of-crime support , research and analysis , training and general administration .

The Garda organisation also has over 2,500 civilian support staff covering areas such as human resources , occupational health services , finance and procurement , internal audit , IT and telecommunications , accommodation and fleet management , scenes-of-crime support , research and analysis , training and general administration .


The Morris Tribunal in particular recommended major changes to the organisation 's management , discipline , promotion and accountability arrangements .

The Morris Tribunal in particular recommended major changes to the way the force 's management , discipline , promotion and accountability arrangements .


In accordance with Section 115 of the Act , the Inspectorate consists of three members who are appointed by the Irish Government .

In accordance with Section 115 of the Garda Síochána Act , the Garda Síochána Inspectorate consists of three members who are appointed by the Irish Government .


had the power of arrest and wore uniform , and were allowed to leave the reserve or sign-up as full members of the at the end of the war before the reserve was disbanded .

An Taca Síochána had the power of arrest and wore uniform , and were allowed to leave the reserve or sign-up as full members of the Garda at the end of the war before the reserve was disbanded .


Members are also seconded to Europol in The Hague , in the Netherlands and Interpol in Lyon , France .

Members are also seconded to Europol in The Hague , Holland and Interpol in Lyon , France .


The Commissioner accused the television programme of lacking balance .

The Garda Commissioner accused the television programme of lacking balance .


The law therefore effectively renamed the existing force .

The law therefore renamed the existing force .


Reserve . The Act 2005 provided for the establishment of a Garda Reserve to assist the force in performing its functions , and supplement the work of members of the .

The Garda Síochána Act 2005 provided for the establishment of a Garda Reserve , consisting of 4,000 , to assist the force in performing its functions , and supplement the work of members of the Garda Síochána .


It has a long association with Lansdowne Road for Rugby union and Soccer Internationals , as well as Croke Park and the G.A.A. , the St. Patrick 's Day Parade in Dublin and the Rose of Tralee Festival .

It has a long association with Lansdowne Road for Rugby union and Soccer Internationals , the St. Patrick 's Day Parade in Dublin and the Rose of Tralee Festival .


During the Civil War of 1922 -- 23 , the new Free State set up the Criminal Investigation Department as an armed , plain-clothed counter-insurgency unit .

During the Civil War of 1922-23 , the new Free State set up the Criminal Investigation Department as an armed , plain-clothed counter-insurgency unit .


Since then the has been the only civil police force in the state now known as Ireland . Other police forces with limited powers are the Military Police within the Irish Defence Forces , the Airport Police Service , and Dublin Port and Dún Laoghaire Harbour police forces .

Since then the Garda has been the only police force in the state now known as the Republic of Ireland , with the exception of the Military Police within the Irish Defence Forces , the Airport Police , and Dublin Port and Dún Laoghaire Harbour police forces .


It was also stated by the tribunal chairman , Justice Morris , that the code of discipline was extremely complex and , at times , `` cynically manipulated '' to promote indiscipline across the force .

Mr Justice Morris also said that the code of discipline was extremely complex and , at times , `` cynically manipulated '' to promote indiscipline across the force .


Directly subordinate to the Assistant Commissioners are approximately 50 Chief Superintendents , about half of whom supervise what are called Divisions .

Reporting to the Assistant Commissioners are about 50 Chief Superintendents , about half of whom supervise what are called Divisions .


A total of 1,173 complaints were made against the in 2005 , with over 2000 complaints made in 2009 .

A total of 1,173 complaints were made by the public against the Gardaí in 2005 , while over 2000 complaints were made in 2009 .


Also newly instrumented , the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission ( referred to colloquially as the Garda Ombudsman or simply abbreviated to GSOC ) replaces the earlier system of complaints ( the Complaints Board ) .

Also newly instrumented , the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission ( usually called the Garda Ombudsman or GSOC ) replaces the earlier system of complaints ( the Garda Síochána Complaints Board ) .


Most uniformed members of do not routinely carry firearms .

Most uniformed members of An Garda Síochána do not usually carry firearms .


Following a recommendation from the Cory Collusion Inquiry , the Smithwick Tribunal investigated allegations of collusion following the 1989 killing of two Royal Ulster Constabulary officers by the Provisional IRA as they returned from a meeting with the .

The Smithwick Tribunal is also investigating allegations of collusion following the deaths of two Royal Ulster Constabulary officers killed by the Provisional IRA as they returned from a meeting with the Gardaí in the Republic of Ireland following a recommendation from the Cory Collusion Inquiry .


The Band is a public relations branch of the , and was formed shortly after the foundation of the force .

The Garda Band is a public relations branch of the Garda Síochána , and was formed shortly after the foundation of the force .


Many of these recommendations were subsequently implemented under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 .

Many of these recommendations were enacted by the Garda Síochána Act 2005 .


To be issued with a firearm , or to carry a firearm whilst on duty , a member must be in possession of a valid gun card , and can not wear a regular uniform .

In order to be issued with a firearm , or to carry a firearm whilst on duty , a Garda must be in possession of a valid gun card .


One in the footage was later convicted of common assault , while several other were acquitted .

One Garda in this footage was later convicted of common assault , which is a summary matter , while several other Gardaí were acquitted .


Some such incidents attracted broad attention and resulted in a number of reform initiatives -- such as those relating to Garda whistleblowers or which led to the Morris and Barr Tribunals .

Some incidents involving the Garda have attracted wide scale attention -- such as those that led to the Morris and Barr Tribunals -- and have resulted in broad reform initiatives .


It replaced the Royal Irish Constabulary ( RIC ) and the Irish Republican Police of 1919 -- 22 .

It replaced the Royal Irish Constabulary ( RIC ) and the Irish Republican Police of 1919-1922 .


The documentary followed the publication of footage by the Independent Media Centre showing scuffles between and Reclaim the Streets demonstrators .

The Prime Time documentary followed footage published by the Independent Media Centre Ireland showing scuffles between Gardaí and Reclaim the Streets demonstrators .


In England , cut cress shoots are commonly used in sandwiches with boiled eggs , mayonnaise and salt .

In England , cut cress shoots are used in sandwiches with boiled eggs , mayonnaise and salt .


It is also eaten as sprouts , and the fresh or dried seed pods can be used as a peppery seasoning ( `` haloon '' ) .

It is also eaten as sprouts , and the fresh or dried seed pods can be used as a peppery seasoning .


Garden cress is commercially grown in England , France , the Netherlands and Scandinavia .

Garden cress is usually grown in England , France , the Netherlands and Scandinavia .


Garden cress is added to soups , sandwiches and salads for its tangy flavor .

Garden Cress is added to soups , sandwiches and salads for its tangy taste .


It is used for loosening , lifting and turning over soil in gardening and farming .

It is used for loosening soil in gardening and farming .


Gardnar Putnam `` Gar '' Mulloy ( born November 22 , 1913 ) is a former U.S. No. 1 tennis player primarily known for playing in doubles matches with partner Billy Talbert .

Gardnar Putnam `` Gar '' Mulloy ( born November 22 , 1913 ) is a former U.S. No. 1 tennis player primarily . He was known for playing in doubles matches with partner Billy Talbert .


He was born in Washington , D.C. and turned 100 in November 2013 .

He was born in Washington , D.C. . Mulloy turned 100 in November 2013 .


Gareth Frank Bale ( born 16 July 1989 ) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a winger for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Wales national team .

Gareth Frank Bale ( born 16 July 1989 ) is a Welsh footballer . He plays for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Wales national team as a winger .


In 2009 , Gates moved into musical theatre , playing the title role in the West End production of `` Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat '' at the Adelphi Theatre .

In 2009 Gates started work as a musical feature actor , playing the title role in the West End production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at the Adelphi Theatre .


Garfield is a comic strip created by Jim Davis .

Garfield is a famous comic strip created by Jim Davis .


Garfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma .

Garfield County is a county in the U.S. state of Oklahoma .


Garfield and Friends is an American animated television series based on the comic strip `` Garfield '' by Jim Davis .

Garfield and Friends is a animated television show that is based on the comic strip `` Garfield '' .


Garhi Daulatzai is a town and union council of Mardan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan .

Garhi Daulatzai is a town and Union Council of Mardan District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan .


Garner is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County , Iowa , United States .

Garner is a city of Iowa in the United States . It is the county seat of Hancock County .


On July 11 , 2012 , he was signed as a free agent by the Boston Bruins on a one-year , two-way contract .

The Boston Bruins signed Exelby as a free agent to a one-year , two-way contract on July 11 , 2012 .


John Garnet Exelby ( born August 16 , 1981 ) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman .

Garnet Exelby ( born August 16 , 1981 in Craik , Saskatchewan ) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman .


On July 1 , 2009 , Exelby was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs with Colin Stuart for Pavel Kubina and the rights to Tim Stapleton .

He played 6 seasons with the Thrashers before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs along with Colin Stuart on July 1 , 2009 for Pavel Kubina and the rights to Tim Stapleton .


Yepremian was born in Larnaca , Cyprus to Armenian parents .

Yepremian was born in Larnaca , southern Cyprus to Armenian parents .


Garabed Sarkis `` Garo '' Yepremian ( June 2 , 1944 -- May 15 , 2015 ) was an American football placekicker in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions , Miami Dolphins , New Orleans Saints , and Tampa Bay Buccaneers , during a career that spanned from 1966 to 1981 .

Garabed Sarkis `` Garo '' Yepremian ( June 2 , 1944 -- May 15 , 2015 ) was an American football placekicker . He played in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions , Miami Dolphins , New Orleans Saints , and Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1966 to 1981 .


He was a frequent , critic in his column in `` The Irish Times '' , of the loss of competitiveness that occurred and the inflation caused by the tax cuts and excessive public spending increases of the Celtic Tiger era .

He was a frequent critic , in his column in `` The Irish Times '' , of the loss of competitiveness that occurred and the inflation caused by the tax cuts and excessive public spending increases of the Celtic Tiger era .


Although a senior figure on the pro-treaty side of Ireland 's political divide , Desmond FitzGerald had remained friendly with anti-Treaty republicans such as Belfast man Seán MacEntee , a minister in Éamon de Valera 's government , and father-in-law of Conor Cruise O'Brien .

Although a senior figure on the `` pro-treaty '' side of Ireland 's political divide , Desmond FitzGerald had remained friendly with anti-Treaty republicans such as Belfast man Seán MacEntee , a minister in Éamon de Valera 's government , and father-in-law of Conor Cruise O'Brien .


FitzGerald was elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1969 general election , for the Dublin South -- East constituency , the same year he obtained his PhD for a thesis later published under the title `` Planning in Ireland '' .

FitzGerald was elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1969 general election , for the Dublin South East constituency , the same year he obtained his PhD for a thesis later published under the title `` Planning in Ireland '' .


And I think that today of all days with the state visit and the warm relationship between Britain and Ireland that he can see that some of his work being completed . ''


Former Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader John Bruton said FitzGerald would ; `` stand out as a man who changed Ireland '' and that he had changed attitudes to in the Republic to Northern Ireland and to Europe and that he saw that `` Ireland could do best in Europe if it contributed creatively to goals and ambitions of other members . ''

Former Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader John Bruton said FitzGerald would `` stand out as a man who changed Ireland '' and that he had changed attitudes to in the Republic to Northern Ireland and to Europe and that he saw that `` Ireland could do best in Europe if it contributed creatively to goals and ambitions of other members '' .


Taoiseach Enda Kenny said Dr FitzGerald was ; `` a truly remarkable man who made a truly remarkable contribution to Ireland '' and that ; `` his towering intellect and enthusiasm for life will be missed by everybody . ''

Taoiseach Enda Kenny said Dr FitzGerald was `` a truly remarkable man who made a truly remarkable contribution to Ireland '' and that `` his towering intellect and enthusiasm for life '' will be missed by everybody .


British Prime Minister , David Cameron , who was also in Ireland , said of him : `` I watched him as a student of politics , rather than someone involved in politics , and he always struck me as someone who was a statesman as well as a politician , someone who was in politics for all the right reasons , and someone who made a huge contribution to the peace process bringing reconciliation for all that had happened in the past .

British Prime Minister , David Cameron , who was also in Ireland , said of him : I watched him as a student of politics , rather than someone involved in politics , and he always struck me as someone who was a statesman as well as a politician , someone who was in politics for all the right reasons , and someone who made a huge contribution to the peace process bringing reconciliation for all that had happened in the past .


Above all , Garret Fitzgerald was a true public servant ... '' `` Long after he departed active politics , Garret continued to contribute to public life through his voluminous writing and scholarship .

Above all , Garret Fitzgerald was a true public servant , '' she said . `` Long after he departed active politics , Garret continued to contribute to public life through his voluminous writing and scholarship .


The harmonious relationship the Taoiseach developed with Tánaiste Dick Spring successfully avoided a collapse of the coalition for more than four years , despite tensions between other ministers , and enabled the Government to survive .

The friendly relationship the Taoiseach developed with Tánaiste Dick Spring successfully avoided a collapse of the coalition for more than four years , despite tensions between other ministers , and enabled the Government to survive .


His weekly columns in `` The Irish Times '' were essential reading for those who sought enlightenment on the issues and debates of the day . ''

His weekly columns in The Irish Times were essential reading for those who sought enlightenment on the issues and debates of the day . ''


At the time of his death , FitzGerald was the President of the Institute of International and European Affairs , had a column in `` The Irish Times '' and made occasional appearances on television programmes .

At the time of his death , FitzGerald was the President of the Institute of International and European Affairs , had a column in `` The Irish Times '' and occasionally made appearances on television programmes .


His death occurred during the third day of the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland , an event designed to mark the completion of the peace process that FitzGerald began with the Anglo-Irish Agreement .

His death occurred during the third day of Queen Elizabeth II 's visit to the Republic of Ireland , an event designed to mark the completion of the Northern Ireland peace process which , arguably , FitzGerald began with the Anglo-Irish Agreement .


Desmond FitzGerald had been active in Sinn Féin during the Irish War of Independence , and had been one of the founders of Cumann na nGaedheal . The party was formed to support the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 , which created the Irish Free State .

FitzGerald senior had been active in Sinn Féin during the Irish War of Independence , and had been one of the founders of Cumann na nGaedheal , the party formed to support the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 , which created the Irish Free State .


They found no evidence of any wrongdoing , indeed the Tribunal heard evidence as to the considerable hardship that FitzGerald went to -- to the extent of selling of his family home -- to repay the debt to the best of his ability .

They found no evidence of any wrongdoing , indeed the Tribunal heard evidence as to the considerable hardship that FitzGerald went to - even selling his family home - to repay the debt to the best of his ability .


FitzGerald was elected to the Seanad Éireann in 1965 and was subsequently elected to the Dáil as a Fine Gael TD in 1969 .

FitzGerald was elected to Seanad Éireann in 1965 , and in 1969 to Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael TD .


After the November 1982 election it held only five seats fewer than Fianna Fáil ( their closest ever margin until 2011 ; at times Fianna Fáil was nearly twice as large ) , with Fine Gael in the Oireachtas `` bigger '' than Fianna Fáil , who had been the dominant force in Irish politics for 40 years .

By the November 1982 election , it held only five seats fewer than Fianna Fáil ( their closest ever margin until 2011 ; at times Fianna Fáil was nearly twice as large ) , with Fine Gael in the Oireachtas `` bigger '' than Fianna Fáil , an unprecedented achievement .


The pursuit of ` fiscal rectitude ' to reduce a high national debt required a firmer control of public spending than Labour found easy to accept .

The pursuit of ` fiscal rectitude ' in order to reduce a high national debt needed a firm control of public spending and Labour found this hard to accept .


FitzGerald was elected to Seanad Éireann by the Industrial and Commercial Panel in 1965 and soon built up his political profile .

FitzGerald was elected to Seanad Éireann in 1965 and soon built up his political profile .


On 19 May , he died , aged 85 , in the Mater Private Hospital in Dublin .

On 19 May , he died , aged 85 , in the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin .


Viewing his defeat as a loss of support FitzGerald headed to Áras an Uachtaráin to request an immediate Dáil dissolution from the President , Patrick Hillery .

Viewing his defeat as a loss of support FitzGerald headed to Áras an Uachtaráin to ask the President , Patrick Hillery , to dissolve the Dáil and call a general election .


Garret Augustus Hobart ( June 3 , 1844 -- November 21 , 1899 ) was the 24th Vice President of the United States ( 1897 -- 1899 ) , serving under President William McKinley .

Garret Augustus Hobart ( June 3 , 1844 -- November 21 , 1899 ) was the twenty-fourth Vice President of the United States .


Morgan is also credited as the first African American in Cleveland to own an automobile .

He is also credited as the first African American in Cleveland , Ohio , to own an automobile .


Garrett Gonzalez Morris ( born February 1 , 1937 ) is an American comedian and actor .

Garrett Gonzalez Morris ( born February 1 , 1937 ) is an American comedian , educator , and actor .


Clifton Garrick Utley ( November 19 , 1939 -- February 20 , 2014 ) was an American television journalist .

Clifton Garrick Utley ( November 19 , 1939 -- February 20 , 2014 ) , better known as Garrick Utley , was an American television journalist .


The show became `` A Prairie Home Companion '' when he returned in October . The program is known as `` Garrison Keillor 's Radio Show '' on United Kingdom 's BBC Radio 4 Extra , as well as on RTÉ in Ireland , Australia 's ABC , and Radio New Zealand National in New Zealand .

He is known as host of the Minnesota Public Radio show `` A Prairie Home Companion '' ( also known as `` Garrison Keillor 's Radio Show '' on United Kingdom 's BBC Radio 4 Extra , as well as on RTÉ in Ireland , Australia 's ABC , and Radio New Zealand National in New Zealand ) .


Kasparov was among the 34 first signatories and a key organizer of the online anti-Putin campaign `` Putin must go '' , started on 10 March 2010 .

Kasparov is among the 34 first signatories and a key organiser of the online anti-Putin campaign Putin must go started in March 2010 .


Garry Kent Marshall ( born November 13 , 1934 ) is an American actor , director , writer , and producer .

Garry Marshall ( born November 13 , 1934 ) is an American writer , producer , and actor .


Garry Francis McCarthy ( born May 4 , 1959 ) is the current Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department .

Garry Francis McCarthy ( born May 4 , 1959 ) an American police officer . He is the current Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department .


Moore entered show business as a radio personality in the 1940s and was a television host on several game and variety show programs from the 1950s , 1960s and the 1970s .

Moore entered show business as a radio personality in the 1940s . He was a television host on several game and variety show programs during the 1950s , 1960s , and 1970s .


Garry Moore ( January 31 , 1915 -- November 28 , 1993 ) was an American entertainer , game show host and comedian best known for his work in television .

Garry Moore ( Thomas Garrison Morfit III ; January 31 , 1915 -- November 28 , 1993 ) was an American entertainer , actor , game show host and comedian . He was best known for his work in television .


He became known for his bow ties and his crew cut , though he refrained from both fashions later in his career .

He became known for his bow ties and his crew cut , though he stopped both fashions later in his career .


Moore became ill in 1976 and was diagnosed with throat cancer .

Moore was diagnosed with throat cancer in 1976 .


Garuda Indonesia ( PT Garuda Indonesia ( Persero ) Tbk ) is the flag carrier of Indonesia .

PT Garuda Indonesia ( Persero ) Tbk ( IDX : ) , known as Garuda Indonesia , is the flag carrier of Indonesia .


Garum was a fermented fish sauce used as a condiment in the cuisines of ancient Greece , Rome , and Byzantium .

Garum was a fermented fish sauce used in ancient Greece , Rome , and Byzantium .


Garwin is a city in Tama County , Iowa , United States .

Garwin is a city of Iowa in the United States . It is in in Tama County .


He was professor of economics and sociology at the University of Chicago and at the Booth School of Business .

He was a professor of economics and sociology at the University of Chicago and a professor at the Booth School of Business .


< indicator name = `` top-icon '' > </indicator> Gary Stanley Becker ( December 2 , 1930 -- May 3 , 2014 ) was an American economist .


He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1992 and received the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2007 .

He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1992 and received the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2007 .


Gary Bruce Bettman ( born June 2 , 1952 ) is the commissioner of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) , a post he has held since February 1 , 1993 .

Gary Bettman ( born June 2 1952 ) is the current commissioner of the National Hockey League . He has held this post since February 1 1993 .


Gary Robert Caldwell ( born 12 April 1982 ) is a Scottish football player and coach , who is currently the manager of Wigan Athletic .

Gary Caldwell ( born 12 April 1982 ) is a Scottish football player . He plays for Wigan Athletic and Scotland national team .


On television , He had starring roles in the series `` Midnight Caller '' , `` American Gothic '' and `` Crusade '' .

In television , Cole had starring roles in the series `` Midnight Caller '' , `` American Gothic '' , and `` Crusade '' .


Cole began his professional acting career on stage at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1985 .

Cole began his acting career on stage with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1985 .


Gary Michael Cole ( born September 20 , 1956 ) is an American actor and voice artist .

Gary Michael Cole ( born September 20 , 1956 ) is an American television and movie actor .


His mother , a cleaner , was unmarried , and initially brought him up with the help of her mother ; he never knew his father . He was hard to control and at the age of 10 , along with his brother , he was taken into local authority care .

His mother was a cleaner who was unmarried and she raised him with the help of her mother and he knew his father and he was hard to control because of his antisocial behaviour along with his brother and he was taken with his brother into local authority care when he was 10 years old .


Ernest Gary Gygax ( ; July 27 , 1938 -- March 4 , 2008 ) was an American writer and game designer best known for co-creating the pioneering role-playing game `` Dungeons & Dragons '' ( `` D&D '' ) with Dave Arneson .

Ernest Gary Gygax ( July 27 , 1938 -- March 4 , 2008 ) ( IPA : [ ˈgaj.gæks ] ) was an American writer and game designer . He was best known for co-creating the early role-playing game `` Dungeons & Dragons '' ( `` D&D '' ) with Dave Arneson in 1974 .


Gary Warren Hart ( born Gary Warren Hartpence , November 28 , 1936 ) is an American diplomat , politician , lawyer , author , professor and commentator .

Gary Hart ( born Gary Warren Hartpence ; November 28 , 1936 ) is an American politician , lawyer , author , professor and commentator .


Gary Richard Herbert ( born May 7 , 1947 ) is an American politician who is the 17th and current Governor of Utah .

Gary Richard Herbert ( born May 7 , 1947 ) is an American politician . He is the 17th and current Governor of Utah .


Gary Earl Johnson ( born January 1 , 1953 ) is an American businessman and politician .

Gary Earl Johnson ( born January 1 , 1953 ) is an American politician and businessman .


Although his career in computing spanned more than two decades , he is mainly remembered in connection with IBM 's unsuccessful attempt in 1980 to license CP/M for the IBM PC .

Although his career in computing spanned for more than 20 years , he is most known in connection with IBM 's unsuccessful attempt in 1980 to license CP/M for the IBM PC .


Gary Liddell ( 27 August 1954 -- 29 April 2015 ) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a striker .

Gary Liddell ( 27 August 1954 -- 1 May 2015 ) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a striker .


Born in Stirling , Liddell played for Leeds United , Grimsby Town , Hearts and Doncaster Rovers .

He played from 1972 and 1983 for the teams Leeds United , Grimsby Town , Hearts and Doncaster Rovers . Liddell was born in Stirling .


His son Andy was also a professional footballer .

His son , Andy ( born 1973 ) , was also a footballer .


Gary Fred Merrill ( August 2 , 1915 -- March 5 , 1990 ) was an American film and television character actor whose credits included more than fifty feature films , a half-dozen mostly short-lived TV series , and dozens of television guest appearances .

Gary Merrill ( 2 August 1915 -- 5 March 1990 ) was an American movie and television character actor . His credits included more than fifty feature movies , a half dozen mostly short-lived TV series , and dozens of televisions guest star appereances .


The couple were rumoured to be engaged in July 1994 , but separated two years later .

The couple were rumoured to be engaged in July 1994 but separated two years later .


Oldman then settled into a relationship with Italian actress and model Isabella Rossellini .

Oldman then settled into a relationship with actress and model Isabella Rossellini .


Other actors such as Christian Bale , Benedict Cumberbatch , Shia LaBeouf , Joseph Gordon-Levitt , Johnny Depp , Chris Pine , Jason Isaacs and Michael Fassbender have cited Oldman as an influence .

Other actors such as Christian Bale , Shia LaBeouf , Joseph Gordon-Levitt , Johnny Depp , Chris Pine , Jason Isaacs and Michael Fassbender have praised Oldman as well .


Oldman married English actress Lesley Manville in 1987 but left her in 1989 , three months after their son , Alfie , was born .

Oldman married his first wife , Lesley Manville , in 1987 but left her in 1989 three months after their son , Alfie , was born .


Oldman 's work has been acclaimed by many Hollywood figures : Tom Hardy has described Oldman as his `` absolute complete and utter hero '' , and `` hands down , the greatest actor that 's ever lived '' ; Brad Pitt , Daniel Radcliffe and Ryan Gosling have also cited Oldman as their favourite actor .

Oldman 's performances during his career have provided inspiration for younger actors who would go on to enjoy successful Hollywood careers : Tom Hardy has described Oldman as his `` absolute complete and utter hero '' , and `` hands down , the greatest actor that 's ever lived '' ; Brad Pitt , Daniel Radcliffe , Benedict Cumberbatch and Ryan Gosling have also cited Oldman as their favourite actor .


Gary Owens ( born Gary Bernard Altman ; May 10 , 1934 -- February 12 , 2015 ) was an American disc jockey and voice actor .

Gary Owens ( May 10 , 1934 -- February 12 , 2015 ) was an American disc jockey and voice actor .


He was awarded the Presidential Citizen Medal by George W. Bush for work he did supporting the U.S Military and humanitarian work supporting Iraqi children .

He was awarded the Presidential Citizen Medal by George W. Bush for work he did supporting the U.S Military and supporting Iraqi children .


Sinise married actress Moira Harris in 1981 . They have three children : Sophie ( b. 1988 ) , McCanna Anthony ( b. 1990 ) , and Ella ( b. 1992 ) .

Sinise has been married to actress Moira Harris since 1981 and they have three children : Sophie Anne ( b. 1988 ) , McCanna Anthony ( b. 1990 ) , and Ella Jane ( b. 1992 ) .


Gary Snyder ( born May 8 , 1930 ) is an American man of letters .

Gary Snyder ( born May 8 , 1930 ) is an American writer .


Gary Weis is a film and television director .

Gary Weis is a movie and television director .


Gary Weiss is an American investigative journalist , columnist and author of two books that critically examine the ethics and morality of Wall Street .

Gary Weiss is an American investigative journalist , columnist and author . He wrote two books about the ethics and morality of Wall Street .


Gary Lee Weiss ( born December 27 , 1955 in Brenham , Texas ) is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played in 22 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 1980 and 1981 seasons .

Gary Lee Weiss ( born December 27 , 1955 in Brenham , Texas ) is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball . He played in 22 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 1980 and 1981 seasons .


So , SIM analysis allows for a smaller quantity of a compound to be detected and measured , but the degree of certainty about the identity of that compound is reduced .

So , SIM analysis allows for a smaller quantity of a compound to be detected and measured . But the degree of certainty about the identity of that compound is reduced .


This is done by comparing the relative concentrations among the atomic masses in the generated spectrum .

This is done by comparing the relative concentrations among the atomic masses in the generated mass spectrum .


Comparative analysis essentially compares the given spectrum to a spectrum library to see if its characteristics are present for some sample in the library .

Comparative analysis essentially compares the given spectrum to a spectrum library to see if its characteristics are present for some known sample in the library .


Full scan MS. When collecting data in the full scan mode , a target range of mass fragments is determined and put into the instrument 's method .

Full scan MS. When collecting data in the full scan mode , a target range of mass fragments is selected and put into the instrument 's method .


Foods and beverages contain numerous aromatic compounds , some naturally present in the raw materials and some forming during processing .

Foods and beverages contain a lot of aromatic compounds , some naturally present in the raw materials and some forming during processing .


There are only three manufacturers certified by the FAA to provide these systems , one of which is Thermo Detection ( formerly Thermedics ) , which produces the EGIS , a GC-MS-based line of explosives detectors .

There are only three manufacturers certified by the FAA to provide these systems . The first is Thermo Detection ( formerly Thermedics ) , which produces the EGIS , a GC-MS-based line of explosives detectors .


It is also used to detect and measure contaminants from spoilage or adulteration which may be harmful and which is often controlled by governmental agencies , for example pesticides .

It is also used to detect and measure contaminants from spoilage or adulteration which may be harmful . The contaminants are often controlled by governmental agencies , for example pesticides .


The isotope pattern in the spectrum , which is unique for elements that have many isotopes , can also be used to identify the various elements present .

The isotope pattern in the spectrum is unique for elements that have many isotopes . So , it can also be used to identify the various elements present .


Computers can also simultaneously correlate more data ( such as the retention times identified by GC ) , to more accurately relate certain data .

Computers can also correlate more data ( such as the retention times identified by the GC ) , to more accurately relate certain data .


Most applications are based on the use of 13C as the labeling and the measurement of 13C-12C ratios with an isotope ratio mass spectrometer ( IRMS ) ; an MS with a detector designed to measure a few select ions and return values as ratios .

Most applications are based on the use of 13C as the labeling and the measurement of 13C-12C ratios with an isotope ratio mass spectrometer ( IRMS ) . A IRMS is an mass spectrometer with a detector designed to measure a few select ions and return values as ratios .


Both quadrupoles can be used in scanning or static mode , depending on the type of MS/MS analysis being performed .

Both quadrupoles can be used in scanning or static mode , depending on the type of MS/MS analysis used .


This is best performed by a computer because there are a myriad of visual distortions that can take place due to variations in scale .

This is best performed by a computer because there are many visual distortions that can take place due to variations in scale .


A mass spectrometer is typically utilized in one of two ways : full scan or selected ion monitoring ( SIM ) .

A mass spectrometer is typically used in one of two ways : Full Scan or Selective Ion Monitoring ( SIM ) .


GC-MS is increasingly used for detection of illegal narcotics , and may eventually supplant drug-sniffing dogs .

GC-MS is used for detection of illegal narcotics , and may eventually replace drug-sniffing dogs .


Once the sample is fragmented it will then be detected , usually by an electron multiplier diode , which essentially turns the ionized mass fragment into an electrical signal that is then detected .

Once the sample is fragmented it will then be detected , usually by an electron multiplier diode . The diode treats the ionized mass fragment like an electrical signal that is then detected .


SRM is highly specific and virtually eliminates matrix background .

SRM is highly specific and almost completely eliminates matrix background .


This is increasingly becoming a common way to diagnose IEM for earlier diagnosis and institution of treatment eventually leading to a better outcome .

This is becoming a common way to diagnose IEM for earlier diagnosis and beginning of treatment . This eventually leads to a better outcome .


There are some compounds for which GC-MS is not sufficiently sensitive , including certain pesticides and herbicides , but for most organic analysis of environmental samples , including many major classes of pesticides , it is very sensitive and effective .

But for most organic analysis of environmental samples , including many major classes of pesticides , GC-MS is very sensitive and effective .


Conversely , selective ion monitoring ( SIM ) only monitors selected ions associated with a specific substance .

But , selective ion monitoring ( SIM ) only monitors selected peaks associated with a specific substance .


The primary goal of instrument analysis is to quantify an amount of substance .

The primary goal of instrument analysis is to measure an amount of substance .


This is a fast and efficient analysis , especially if the analyst has previous information about a sample or is only looking for a few specific substances .

SIM is a fast and efficient analysis . SIM works best when the analyst has previous information about a sample or is only looking for a few specific substances .


The other two manufacturers are Barringer Technologies , now owned by Smith 's Detection Systems , and Ion Track Instruments , part of General Electric Infrastructure Security Systems .

The second is Barringer Technologies , which is now owned by Smith 's Detection Systems . The third is Ion Track Instruments ( part of General Electric Infrastructure Security Systems ) .


Two were brought to Mars by the Viking program .

Two went to Mars in the Viking program .


Types of analysis include product ion scan , precursor ion scan , selected reaction monitoring ( SRM ) ( sometimes referred to as multiple reaction monitoring ( MRM ) ) and neutral loss scan .

Types of analysis include product ion scan , precursor ion scan , Selected Reaction Monitoring ( SRM ) and Neutral Loss Scan .


[ 1 ] It is also commonly used in forensic toxicology to find drugs and/or poisons in biological specimens of suspects , victims , or the deceased .

It is also commonly used in forensic toxicology . It helps to find drugs and/or poisons in biological specimens taken from suspects , victims , or a dead body .


This is done on the assumption that at a given retention time , a set of ions is characteristic of a certain compound .

Chemists assume that at a given retention time , a set of ions is characteristic of a certain compound .


Typically , this identification done automatically by programs which come with the instrument , given a list of the elements which could be present in the sample .

Typically , this identification is done automatically by computer programs which come with the instrument .


The cost of GC-MS equipment has decreased significantly , and the reliability has increased at the same time , which has contributed to its increased adoption in environmental studies .

The cost of GC-MS equipment has decreased a lot . The reliability of GC-MS has increased at the same time .


For instance , in a typical diving compressor the air is compressed in three stages .

For instance in a typical diving compressor , the air is compressed in three stages .


Compression of a gas increases its temperature .

Compression of a gas naturally increases its temperature .


Only the membrane and the compressor box come in contact with the gas being compressed .

Only the membrane and the compressor box come in touch with the gas being compressed .


Since compression raises the temperature , the compressed gas is to be cooled between stages making the compression less adiabatic and more isothermal .

Since compression generates heat , the compressed gas is to be cooled between stages making the compression less adiabatic and more isothermal .


They operate more smoothly , quietly , and reliably than other types of compressors in the lower volume range .

They operate more smoothly , quietly , and reliably than other types of compressors .


If each stage has a compression ratio of 7 to 1 , the compressor can output 343 times atmospheric pressure ( 7 × 7 × 7 = 343 atmospheres ) .

If each stage has a compression ratio of 7 to 1 , the compressor can output 343 times atmospheric pressure ( 7 x 7 x 7 = 343 Atmospheres ) .


Taxes are added by federal , state , and local governments .

Taxes are added by federal , state and local governments .


The Associated Press said premium gas -- which is a higher octane and costs more per gallon than regular unleaded -- should be used only if the manufacturer says it is `` required '' .

The Associated Press said premium gas -- which is a higher octane and costs several cents a gallon more than regular unleaded -- should be used only if the manufacturer says it is `` required '' .


From 1998 to 2004 , the price of gasoline fluctuated between $ 1 and $ 2 USD per U.S. gallon .

From 1998 to 2004 , the price of gasoline was between $ 1 and $ 2 USD per U.S. gallon .


After 2004 , the price increased until the average gas price reached a high of $ 4.11 per U.S. gallon in mid-2008 , but receded to approximately $ 2.60 per U.S. gallon by September 2009 .

After 2004 , the price increased until the average gas price reached a high of $ 4.11 per U.S. gallon in mid-2008 , then dropped approximately $ 2.60 per U.S. gallon as of September 2009 .


However , many states ' taxes are a percentage and thus vary in amount depending on the cost of the gasoline .

However , some states also charge a sales tax as a percentage and vary in amount depending on the cost of the gasoline .


Gaston , Duke of Orléans ( 25 April 1608 -- 2 February 1660 ) , was the third son of King Henry IV of France and his wife Marie de Medici .

Gaston of France , Son of France , Duke of Orléans ( Gaston Jean Baptiste ; 25 April 1608 -- 2 February 1660 ) was the third son of King Henry IV of France and his wife Marie de Medici .


As the eldest surviving brother of King Louis XIII , he was known at court by the traditional honorific Monsieur .

As the eldest surviving brother of King Louis XIII , he was known at court as `` Monsieur '' .


Some of these fragments were complete enough to reconstruct a size of 24 by 10 cm ( about 9.5 by 4 inches ) with shells 2.3 -- 2.5 mm ( 0.09 -- 0.1 in ) thick , roughly half again as large as an ostrich egg and very different in shape from the more rounded ratite eggs .

Some of these fragments were complete enough to reconstruct a size of 24 by 10 cm ( about 9.5 by 4 inches ) with shells 2.3 -- 2.5 mm ( 0.09 -- 0.1 in ) thick . This is roughly half again as large as an ostrich egg , and very different in shape from the more rounded ratite eggs .


In Late Paleocene deposits of Spain and early Eocene deposits of France , shell fragments of huge eggs have turned up , namely in Provence .

In late Paleocene deposits of Spain and early Eocene deposits of France , shell fragments of huge eggs have turned up in Provence .


Gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach .

Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach .


The most common symptom is upper abdominal pain .

The most common symptom is abdominal pain .


Fossil gastropods were less common during the Palaeozoic era than bivalves .

Fossil gastropods are less common during the Palaeozoic era than bivalves .


The `` Purbeck Marble '' of the Jurassic period and the `` Sussex Marble '' of the early Cretaceous period , which both occur in southern England , are limestones containing the tightly packed remains of the pond snail `` Viviparus '' .

The Purbeck Marble of the Jurassic period and the Sussex Marble of the early Cretaceous , which both occur in southern England , are limestones containing the tightly packed remains of the pond snail `` Viviparus '' .


A few sea slugs are herbivores and some are carnivores .

A few of the sea slugs are herbivores and some are carnivores .


By the Ordovician period the gastropods were a varied group present in a range of aquatic habitats .

By the Ordovician period the gastropods were a varied group present in a few aquatic habitats .


In rocks of the Mesozoic era , gastropods are slightly more common as fossils , their shells are often well preserved .

In rocks of the Mesozoic era gastropods are more common as fossils and their shell is often well preserved .


Many have distinct dietary preferences and regularly occur in close association with their food species .

Many have distinct dietary preferences and regularly occur in association with certain species .


Marine gastropods include some that are herbivores , detritus feeders , predatory carnivores , scavengers , parasites , and also a few ciliary feeders , in which the radula is reduced or absent .

Marine gastropods include herbivores , detritus feeders , carnivores and a few ciliary feeders , in which the radula is reduced or absent .


Their fossils occur in ancient beds deposited in both freshwater and marine environments .

Their fossils occur in beds of both freshwater and marine environments .


Rocks of the Cenozoic era yield very large numbers of gastropod fossils , many of these fossils being closely related to modern living forms .

Rocks of the Cainozoic era have very large numbers of gastropod fossils in them . Many of these fossils are closely related to modern living forms .


Gastrotrichs demonstrate eutely , each species having an invariant genetically fixed number of cells as adults .

Eutely . Gastrotrichs are eutelic : each species has a genetically fixed number of cells as adults .


Cell division ceases at the end of embryonic development and further growth is solely due to cell enlargement .

Cell division stops at the end of embryonic development and further growth is only by cell enlargement .


It is located four kilometres from Newport in the centre of the island .

It is four kilometres from Newport in the centre of the island .


St. Olave 's Church , Gatcombe was dedicated in 1292 , serving as chapel to Gatcombe House .

St. Olave 's Church is a Gatcombe church dedicated in 1292 , serving as chapel to Gatcombe Manor .


Gatcombe Park is the country residence of Anne , Princess Royal located between the villages of Minchinhampton and Avening in Gloucestershire , England .

Gatcombe Park is the private country home of Anne , Princess Royal . It is in England between the Gloucestershire villages of Minchinhampton and Avening .


It has been held since 1979 , and has been part of Worldloppet since then .

It was held for first time in 1979 and has been part of Worldloppet since then .


Before joining the `` Q '' , the team was a member of the Central Junior A Hockey League , known originally as the Hull Castors but later as the Hull Hawks .

The team was first a member of the Central Junior A Hockey League and was known as the Hull Castors and then the Hull Hawks .


Gatka can be practiced either as a sport ( `` khel '' ) or ritual ( `` rasmi '' ) .

Gatka can be practiced either as a contact sport ( `` khel '' ) or ritual/ceremonial demonstration ( `` rasmi '' ) .


Primary endorsers in the 2000s have included , Major League Baseball player Derek Jeter , National Hockey League player Sidney Crosby , National Basketball Association player Dwyane Wade , PGA Tour golfer Tiger Woods , and National Football League quarterback Peyton Manning .

Primary endorsers in the 2000s have included Major League Baseball player Derek Jeter , National Hockey League player Sidney Crosby , National Basketball Association player Dwyane Wade , PGA Tour golfer Tiger Woods , and National Football League quarterback Peyton Manning .


The tradition has since become a recurring tradition across other team sports , including Canadian Football .

The tradition has since become a recurring tradition across other team sports .


The ads began airing in August 1991 and `` Be Like Mike '' became a household phrase in the United States .

The ads began airing in August 1991 and the phrase `` Be Like Mike '' became household lingo in America .


Burt 's teammates picked up on this practice and popularized it during the team 's championship season of 1986 -- 87 .

Burt 's teammates picked up on this practice and popularized it during the team 's championship season of 1986-87 .


Gauchin-Verloingt is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

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


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

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


The name derives from the German word `` Leiter '' ( meaning `` leader '' ) and `` Gau '' , which was an old word for a region of the German `` Reich '' .

The German word `` Leiter '' means leader . A `` Gau '' is the old German word for a region in Germany .


It is named after German mathematician and physicist Carl Friedrich Gauss .

The unit is named in honor of the German mathematician and physicist Carl Friedrich Gauss .


It is one of Maxwell 's four equations , which form the basis of classical electrodynamics , the other three being Gauss 's law for magnetism , Faraday 's law of induction , and Ampère 's law with Maxwell 's correction .

It is one of the four Maxwell 's equations on classical electrodynamics . The other three are Gauss 's law for magnetism , Faraday 's law of induction , and Ampère 's circuital law .


Gautier is a city in Jackson County , Mississippi , along the Gulf of Mexico west of Pascagoula .

Gautier is a city along the Gulf of Mexico , west of Pascagoula , in Jackson County , Mississippi , United States .


Locally , the name is pronounced as `` GO-chay . ''

Locally , the name is pronounced as `` go-CHAY , '' reflecting its French origin .


Gavar ( ) , is a town in Armenia and the capital of the Gegharkunik Province .

Gavar is a city in Armenia . It is the capital of Gegharkunik .


The Gave de Pau is a river of south-western France and a left tributary of the Adour .

The Gave de Pau is a river of south-western France ; it is a left tributary of the Adour river .


Gavere ( ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders .

Gavere is a municipality in the Belgian province of East Flanders .


Gavin Lloyd Henson ( born 1 February 1982 ) is a Welsh rugby union player who currently plays for Bristol Rugby .

Gavin Lloyd Henson ( born 1 February 1982 ) is a Welsh rugby union player .


Gavin Christopher Newsom ( born October 10 , 1967 ) is an American politician .

Gavin Christopher Newsom ( born October 10 , 1967 near San Francisco ) is a politician .


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

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


Food Street in Gawalmandi , Lahore is a centre of traditional Pakistani food .

Food Street in Gawalmandi , Lahore , is a centre of traditional Pakistani food .


The food street is open to traffic in the morning but as the sun sets , the street is closed to motorized vehicles .

The food street is open to traffic in the morning but is closed to motorized vehicles at sunset .


It is open 24/7 , except during Ramadan where food is not served during the day time .

It is open 24/7 , except during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan when food is not served during the day .


Hungry visitors arrive and stay till very late at night , enjoying some of the best local food available in Lahore .

Visitors come and stay till very late at night , enjoying some of the best local food available in the country .


The Gawar-Bati Language has not been given serious study by linguists , except that it is mentioned by George Morgenstierne ( 1926 ) and Kendall Decker ( 1992 ) .

The Gawar-Bati Language has not been given study by serious linguists , except that it is mentioned by George Morgenstierne ( 1926 ) and Kendall Decker ( 1992 ) .


The Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands ( also known as The Gay Kingdom of the Coral Sea - for example on postage stamps ) is a micronation established as a symbolic political protest by a group of gay rights activists based in Australia .

The Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands is a micronation created as a symbolic political protest by a group of gay rights activists based in southeast Queensland , Australia .


The gayageum or kayagum is a traditional Korean zither-like string instrument , with 12 strings , though some more recent variants have 21 or other numbers of strings .

The gayageum or kayagum is a traditional Korean zither-like string instrument . It has 12 strings , though some more recent variants have 21 or other numbers of strings .


He ordered a musician named Wu Ruk to compose music that could be played on the instrument .

He ordered a musician named Wu Ruk to compose music for this new instrument .


Egypt opened its Rafah Border Crossing with the Gaza Strip to allow humanitarian and medical aid to enter following international criticism of the raid and a call for the border to be opened by Hamas 's leader Khaled Meshaal .

Egypt opened its Rafah Border Crossing with the Gaza Strip to allow medical aid to enter following world criticism of the raid . Hamas 's leader Khaled Meshaal call for the border to be opened eminently .


On 2 June , Israel released over 600 of the detained activists .

On of 2 June 2010 Israel had decided to release over 600 of the detained activists .


Israel stated that the naval forces `` found weapons prepared in advance and used against our forces . ''

Israel said that the navy forces `` found weapons ready in advance and used against our forces . ''


The early whorls are faintly wine colored .


The umbilicus is about 75 % covered by callus .

Umbilicus about 75 % covered by callus .


Gaza superba , common name the superb gaza , is a species of deep sea sea snail , a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Gazidae , the top snails .

Gaza superba is a species of deep sea sea snail , a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Trochidae , the top snails .


Gazelles are mostly found in the deserts , grasslands , and savannas of Africa ; but they are also found in southwest and central Asia and the Indian subcontinent .

Gazelles are mostly found in the grasslands and savannas of Africa , but they are also found in southwest Asia .


Gbangbatoke is a small town in Moyamba District in the Southern province of Sierra Leone .

Gbangbatoke is a small town in southern Sierra Leone . It is in the Moyamba District .


Numerous nonferrous alloys , cast irons , powder-metallurgy and plastics are used in the manufacture of gears .

Numerous nonferrous alloys , cast irons , powder-metallurgy and even plastics are used in the manufacture of gears .


A gear is a toothed wheel designed to transmit torque to another gear or toothed component .

Gear is a toothed wheel designed to transmit torque to another gear or toothed component .


Gebenstorf is a municipality in the district of Baden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .

Gebenstorf is a municipality of the district Baden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .


In a 2007 interview on `` The Colbert Report '' , Richard Clarke said the difference between nerds and geeks is `` geeks get it done '' or `` ggid '' Julie Smith defined a geek as `` a bright young man turned inward , poorly socialized , who felt so little kinship with his own planet that he routinely traveled to the ones invented by his favorite authors , who thought of that secret , dreamy place his computer took him to as cyberspace -- somewhere exciting , a place more real than his own life , a land he could conquer , not a drab teenager 's room in his parents ' house '' .

In a 2007 interview on `` The Colbert Report '' , Richard Clarke said the difference between nerds and geeks is `` geeks get it done . '' Julie Smith described a geek as `` a bright young man turned inward , poorly socialized , who felt so little kinship with his own planet that he routinely traveled to the ones invented by his favorite authors , who thought of that secret , dreamy place his computer took him to as cyberspace -- somewhere exciting , a place more real than his own life , a land he could conquer , not a drab teenager 's room in his parents ' house . ''


Geetbets ( ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant .

Geetbets is a municipality in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant .


Geffen Records is a major American record label , owned by Universal Music Group , which operates as one third of the Interscope Geffen A&M Records label .

Geffen Records is an American record label , owned by Universal Music Group .


It is usually the second rank or grade to which an enlisted soldier , airman or sailor could be promoted .

The rank of `` Gefreiter '' is usually the second rank or grade to which an enlisted soldier , airman or sailor could be promoted .


Gegham was a Haykazuni King and fifth generation after Hayk .

Gegham was a Haykazuni King and the fifth generation after Hayk .


Geghama mountains and Geghama lake , presently Lake Sevan , were named after Gegham .

Geghama mountains and Geghama lake , now called Lake Sevan , were named after Gegham .


Geir Ivarsøy ( June 27 , 1957 -- March 9 , 2006 ) was the lead programmer at Opera Software .

Geir Ivarsøy ( June 27 , 1957 -- March 9 , 2006 ) was the main programmer at Opera Software .


At a board meeting in January 2004 , Geir Ivarsøy announced his wish to resign as a board member in Opera Software , though he remained active in the company even after that .

In January of 2004 , Geir Ivarsøy said he wanted to resign as a board member in Opera Software , though he kept working in the company after that .


The `` onee-san '' teaches her maiko everything about working in the hanamachi .

The onee-san teaches her maiko everything about `` working '' in the hanamachi .


In the 1920s , there were over 80,000 geisha in Japan , but today , there are far fewer .

In the 1920s there were over 80,000 geisha in Japan , but today there are far fewer .


The elegant , high-culture world that geisha are a part of is called `` karyūkai '' ( `` the flower and willow world '' ) .

The elegant world that geisha are a part of is called `` karyūkai '' ( 花柳界 `` the flower and willow world '' ) .


In Kyoto , the terms `` ohana '' ( ) and `` hanadai '' ( ) , meaning `` flower fees '' , are preferred .

In Kyoto the terms `` ohana '' ( お花 ） ) and `` hanadai '' ( 花代 ) , meaning `` flower fees '' , are used instead .


Geisha are often hired to attend parties and gatherings , traditionally at or at traditional Japanese restaurants ( ryōtei ) .

Geisha are often hired to go to parties and [ gatherings ] , normally at tea houses or at traditional Japanese restaurants ( `` ryōtei '' ) .


Geisha still study traditional instruments : the `` shamisen '' , `` shakuhachi '' , and drums , as well as learning games , traditional songs , calligraphy , Japanese traditional dances ( in the nihonbuyō style ) , tea ceremony , literature , and poetry .

Geisha still study traditional musical instruments like the shamisen , shakuhachi ( bamboo flute ) , and drums , as well as traditional songs , Japanese traditional dance , tea ceremony , literature and poetry .


In this way gels are a dispersion of molecules of a liquid within a solid in which the solid is the continuous phase and the liquid is the discontinuous phase .

As colloids , gels are a dispersion of molecules of a liquid within a solid . In a gel , the solid is the continuous phase ; the liquid is the discontinuous phase .


By weight , gels are mostly liquid , yet they behave like solids due to a three-dimensional cross-linked network within the liquid .

But gels also behave like solids . They have a three-dimensional cross-linked network within the liquid .


The city has a larger population than the provincial capital , and ranks second in land area .

The city has a larger population than the capital and is second largest in land area .


Angela Maria `` Geli '' Raubal ( 4 June 1908 -- 18 September 1931 ) was Adolf Hitler 's half-niece .

Geli Raubal ( June 4 , 1908 -- September 18 , 1931 ) , sometimes known as Angela Raubal was Adolf Hitler 's half-niece .


Gelsenkirchen ( ) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia , Germany .

Gelsenkirchen is a city in Germany in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia .


Geltwil is a municipality in the district of Muri in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .

Geltwil is a municipality of the district Muri in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .


The central teachings of the Gelug School are Lamrim , based on the teachings of the Indian master Atiśa ( c. 11th century ) , and the systematic cultivation of the view of emptiness .

The central teachings of the Gelug School are the Stages of the Path ( `` lamrim '' ) , based on the teachings of the Indian master Atiśa ( c. 11th century ) and the systematic cultivation of the view of emptiness .


Both names can be understood as titles of Nergal , the major Babylonian god of plague and pestilence , who was king of the Underworld .

Both names can be understood as titles of Nergal , the major Babylonian god of plague and pestilence . He was king of the Underworld .


, the Sun appears in the constellation Gemini from June 20 to July 20 .

The Sun appears in the constellation Gemini from June 20 to July 20 .


In tropical astrology , the Sun is considered to be in the sign Gemini from May 21 to June 22 , and in sidereal astrology , from June 16 to July 15 .

In tropical astrology , the Sun is in the sign Gemini from May 21 to June 22 , and in sidereal astrology , from June 16 to July 15 .


The Epsilon Geminids peak between October 18 and October 29 and have only been recently confirmed .

The Epsilon Geminids peak between October 18 and October 29 . They have only been recently confirmed .


It was one of the 48 constellations described by the 2nd century AD astronomer Ptolemy and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today .

It was one of the 48 constellations described by the 2nd century AD astronomer Ptolemy . It is one of the 88 modern constellations today .


The brightest star in Gemini is Pollux , and the second brightest is Castor .

Castor and Pollux are the brightest stars in Gemini .


Its name is Latin for `` twins , '' and it is associated with the twins Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology .

Its name is Latin for `` twins . '' It is from the twins Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology .


The Twins were regarded as minor gods and were called Meshlamtaea and Lugalirra , meaning respectively ` The One who has arisen from the Underworld ' and the ` Mighty King ' .

They were called Meshlamtaea and Lugalirra . These names meant ` The One who has arisen from the Underworld ' and the ` Mighty King ' .


Gemlik harbor is one of the most important harbors in Turkey .


Gemma Christina Arterton ( born 2 February 1986 ) is an English actress .

Gemma Christina Arterton ( born 12 January 1986 ) is a British actress .


Gemology or gemmology is the science dealing with natural and artificial gems and gemstones .

Gemology or gemmology is the science of dealing with natural and artificial gems and gemstones .


Some jewelers are academically trained gemologists and are qualified to identify and evaluate gems .

Some jewelers are trained gemologists and are qualified to identify and evaluate gems .


Nijō Michihira was `` kampaku '' ( chancellor ) ; but the court remained under the direction of former-Emperor Go-Uda .

Nijō Michihira was Chancellor ( `` kampaku '' ) ; but the court remained under the direction of former-Emperor Go-Uda .


The reigning Emperor was . Events of the `` Gen ' ō '' era .

The reigning Emperor was Go-Daigo '' - tennō '' ( 後醍醐天皇 ) Events of the `` Gen ' ō '' era .


This period spanned the years from April 1319 through February 1321 .

This period started in April 1319 and ended in February 1321 .


Prince Morikuni was the shogun in Kamakura ; and the daimyo of Sagami , Hōjō Takatoki , was `` shikken '' or chief minister of the shogunate .

Prince Morikuni was the shogun in Kamakura ; and Hōjō Takatoki was the shogunate 's chief minister ( `` shikken ' ) .


Gena Lee Nolin ( born November 29 , 1971 ) is an American actress and model .

Gena Lee Nolin ( born November 29 , 1971 , Duluth , Minnesota ) is an American actress .


Genappe is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant .

Genappe is a municipality in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant .


was a , also Gembun , after `` Kyōhō '' and before `` Kanpō . ''

`` year name '' ) , also Gembun , after `` Kyōhō '' and before `` Kanpō . ''


The Gendarmenmarkt is a square in Berlin , and the site of the Konzerthaus and the French and German Cathedrals .

The Gendarmenmarkt is a square in Berlin , and the site of the and the French Cathedral and German Cathedrals .


Gender performativity is a term created by post-structuralist feminist philosopher Judith Butler in her 1990 book `` Gender Trouble '' , which has subsequently been used in a variety of academic fields .

Gender performativity is a term first used by the feminist philosopher Judith Butler in her 1990 book `` Gender Trouble '' .


Other societies have been claimed to see more than five genders , and some non-Western societies have three genders -- man , woman and third gender .

Other societies have been claimed to have more than five genders , and some non-Western ones have three genders -- man , woman and third gender .


Gene Barry ( June 14 , 1919 -- December 9 , 2009 ) was an American stage , screen , and television actor .

Gene Barry ( Eugene Klass ; June 14 , 1919 -- December 9 , 2009 ) was an American actor .


Eugene Merril `` Gene '' Deitch ( born August 8 , 1924 in Chicago , Illinois ) is an American illustrator , animator and film director .

Eugene Merril `` Gene '' Deitch ( born August 8 , 1924 ) is an American illustrator , animator and film director .


Deitch married his second wife , Zdenka , in 1960 .


Lawrence Gene Fullmer ( July 21 , 1931 -- April 27 , 2015 ) was an American middleweight boxer and world champion .


Eugene Allen `` Gene '' Hackman ( born January 30 , 1930 ) is an American actor and novelist .

Eugene Alden Hackman ( born January 30 , 1930 ) is an American retired actor and novelist .


On April 4 , 2010 , Jim Ross reported on his blog that Kiniski had `` taken a turn for the worse and is battling to stay alive .

On April 4 , 2010 , Jim Ross announced on his blog that Kiniski had `` taken a turn for the worse and is battling to stay alive .


` Big Thunder 's ' cancer has spread to his brain and some speculate that is just a matter of time ( before he dies ) '' . Kiniski died on April 14 , 2010 , aged 81 , at his home in Blaine , Washington .

` Big Thunder 's ' cancer has spread to his brain and some speculate that is just a matter of time ( before he dies ) '' Kiniski died on April 14 , 2010 in Blaine , Washington .


Gene Francis Alan Pitney ( 17 February 1940 -- 5 April 2006 ) was an American singer-songwriter , musician , and sound engineer .

Gene Francis Alan Pitney ( 17 February 1940 -- 5 April 2006 ) was an American rock singer and songwriter .


Gene Saks ( Jean Michael Saks ; November 8 , 1921 -- March 28 , 2015 ) was an American stage and film director , and actor .

Gene Saks ( Jean Michael Saks ; November 8 , 1921 -- March 28 , 2015 ) was an American stage and movie director .


It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18 , 1978 .

It was released on September 18 , 1978 , as one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss .


Eugene Kal `` Gene '' Siskel ( January 26 , 1946February 20 , 1999 ) was an American film critic and journalist for the `` Chicago Tribune '' .

Eugene Kal `` Gene '' Siskel ( January 26 , 1946 -- February 20 , 1999 ) was an American movie critic and journalist for the Chicago Tribune .


On December 11 , 2008 , at his request , Snitsky was released from his WWE contract .

Snitsky was released from his WWE contract on December 11 , 2008 .


Eugene Alan `` Gene '' Snisky ( born January 14 , 1970 ) is an American professional wrestler , better known by his ring name Gene Snitsky , who is best known for his time spent with World Wrestling Entertainment .

Eugene Alan `` Gene '' Snisky ( born January 14 , 1970 in Nesquehoning , Pennsylvania ) better known by his ring name Snitsky , is an American professional wrestler best known for the four years he spent with World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) .


Gene Eliza Tierney ( November 19 , 1920 -- November 6 , 1991 ) was an American film and stage actress .

Gene Eliza Tierney ( November 19 , 1920 - November 6 , 1991 ) was an American actress .


Tierney died of emphysema in 1991 in Houston .

On 6 November 1991 Tierney died of emphysema in Houston , Texas .


Vincent Eugene Craddock ( February 11 , 1935 -- October 12 , 1971 ) , known as Gene Vincent , was an American musician who pioneered the styles of rock and roll and rockabilly .

Vincent Eugene Craddock ( or simply Gene Vincent ; February 11 , 1935 -- October 12 , 1971 ) was an American musician . His music was rock and roll and rockabilly .


An unauthorized biography of Wilder , `` Gene Wilder : Funny and Sad '' by Brian Scott Mednick , was published in December 2010 by BearManor Media .

An unauthorized biography of Wilder called `` Gene Wilder : Funny and Sad '' by Brian Scott Mednick was published in December 2010 by BearManor Media .


Gene Rodman Wolfe ( born May 7 , 1931 ) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer .

Gene Wolfe ( born May 7 , 1931 ) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer .


He is noted for his dense , allusive prose as well as the strong influence of his Catholic faith .

He is noted for his dense , allusive prose as well as the strong influence of his Catholic faith , to which he converted after marrying into the religion .


Wolfe also underwent cataract surgery on his right eye in early 2013 .

He also underwent cataract surgery on his right eye in early 2013 .


Ohno argued that gene duplication is the most important evolutionary force since the emergence of the universal common ancestor .

Ohno argued that gene duplication is the most important evolutionary force since the emergence of the last universal common ancestor ( LUCA ) .


Duplication creates genetic redundancy , where the second copy of the gene is often free from selective pressure -- that is , mutations of it have no deleterious effects to its host organism .

The second copy of the gene is often relatively free from selective pressure . Mutations of it have no deleterious effects to its host organism .


Major genome duplication events can be quite common .

Major genome duplication events are not uncommon .


In population genetics , gene flow ( also known as gene migration ) is the transfer of alleles or genes from one population to another .

Gene flow or gene migration is the name for the transfer of alleles or genes from one population to another .


Various barriers to gene flow can occur .


General Cepeda is one of the 38 municipalities of Coahuila , in north-eastern Mexico .

General Cepeda is a one of the 38 municipalities of Coahuila , in north-eastern Mexico .


The municipal seat lies at General Cepeda .


Subjects . Many of the subjects in this list are not available in every school .

Many of the subjects in this list are not offered by every school .


General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television .

General Electric Theater is an American anthology series . It was hosted by Ronald Reagan .


A general store , general merchandise store , general dealer or village shop is a rural or small town store that carries a general line of merchandise .

A general store , ( also called a ` general merchandise store ' , ` general dealer ' or ` village shop ' ) is a rural or small town store that carries a very general selection of merchandise .


Demographers and commentators use birth dates ranging from the early 1960s to the early 1980s .

Commentators use beginning birth dates from the early 1960s to the early 1980s .


A generic top-level domain ( gTLD ) is one of the categories of top-level domains ( TLDs ) maintained by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority ( IANA ) for use in the Domain Name System of the Internet .

A generic top-level domain ( `` gTLD '' ) is one category of internet domain with ( TLDs ) maintained by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority ( IANA ) for use on the Internet .


The first line-up consisted of Gabriel on vocals , Phillips on guitar , Banks on keyboards , Rutherford on bass and rhythm guitar and Chris Stewart ( drums ) .

The first line-up was Peter Gabriel ( vocals ) , Anthony Phillips ( guitar ) , Tony Banks ( keyboards ) , Mike Rutherford ( bass & guitar ) , and Chris Stewart ( drums ) .


Genestelle is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France .

Genestelle is a commune in the Ardèche `` département '' in southern France .


Genestrerio was a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland .

Genestrerio is a municipality of the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland .


The genetic code is highly similar among all organisms and can be expressed in a simple table with 64 entries .

The genetic code among all organisms is very similar . It can be expressed in a simple table with 64 entries .


These controversies have led to litigation , international trade disputes , and protests , and to restrictive regulation of commercial products in some countries .

These controversies have led to litigation , international trade disputes , and protests , and to restrictive regulation of commercial products in most countries .


GMOs also are involved in controversies over GM food with respect to whether food produced from GM crops is safe , whether it should be labeled , and whether GM crops are needed to address the world 's food needs .

GMOs also are involved in controversies over GM food , as to whether food produced from GM crops is safe , whether it should be labeled , and whether GM crops are needed to address the world 's food needs .


Vegetable oil is sold directly to consumers as cooking oil , shortening and margarine and is used in prepared foods .

Vegetable oil is sold directly to consumers as cooking oil , margarine , and shortening , and is used in prepared foods .


A study that investigated voluntary labeling in South Africa , found that 31 % of products labeled as GMO-free had a GM content above 1.0 % .

A study into voluntary labelling in South Africa found that 31 % of products labelled as GMO-free had a GM content above 1.0 % .


Likewise , the bulk of the soybean crop is grown for oil and meal . The high-protein defatted and toasted soy meal becomes livestock feed and dog food .

The bulk of the soybean crop is grown for oil production , with the high-protein defatted and `` toasted '' soy meal used as for farm animal food and dog food .


These errors create large structural changes in DNA sequenceduplications , inversions , deletions of entire regionsor the accidental exchange of whole parts of sequences between different chromosomes ( chromosomal translocation ) .

These errors create large structural changes in DNA sequence -- duplications , inversions or deletions of entire regions , or the accidental exchanging of whole parts between different chromosomes ( called translocation ) .


Public transport by boat is provided by the Mouettes Genevoises , which link the two banks of the lake within the city , and by the `` Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le lac Léman '' ( CGN ) which serves more distant destinations such as Nyon , Yvoire , Thonon , Évian , Lausanne and Montreux using both modern diesel vessels and vintage paddle steamers .

Public transport by boat is provided by the Mouettes Genevoises , which link the two banks of the lake within the city , and by the `` Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le lac Léman '' ( CGN ) which serves more distant destinations such as Nyon , Yvoire , Thonon , Evian , Lausanne and Montreux using both modern diesel vessels and vintage paddle steamers .


The city 's main newspaper is the `` Tribune de Genève '' , with a readership of about 187,000 , a daily newspaper founded on 1 February 1879 by James T. Bates .

The city 's main newspaper is the Tribune de Genève , a daily newspaper founded on 1 February 1879 by James T. Bates , with a readership of about 187,000 .


The city has an important and old finance sector , which is specialised in private banking ( managing assets of about 1 trillion USD ) and financing of international trade .

The city has an important and old finance sector , which is specialized in private banking ( managing assets of about 1 trillion USD ) and financing of international trade .


Geneva is located at 46 ° 12 ' North , 6 ° 09 ' East , at the south-western end of Lake Geneva , where the lake flows back into the Rhône River .

Geneva is located at 46 ° 12 ' North , 6 ° 09 ' East , at the south-western end of Lake Geneva , where the lake meets the Rhône River .


It is held at Palexpo , a giant convention centre next to the International Airport .

The show is held at Palexpo , a giant convention centre located next to the International Airport .


There is also a football team in Geneva . The Servette FC is a football club founded in 1890 and named after a borough on the right bank of the Rhône .

The main sport team in Geneva is Servette FC , a football club founded in 1890 and named after a borough on the right bank of the Rhône River .


Also , the oldest international school in the world is located in Geneva , the International School of Geneva , founded in 1924 along with the League of Nations .

The International School of Geneva is the oldest international school in the world . It was founded in 1924 along with the League of Nations .


Other local radio stations broadcast from the city , including YesFM ( FM 91.8 MHz ) , Radio Cité ( Non-commercial radio , FM 92.2 MHz ) , OneFM ( FM 107.0 MHz , also broadcast in Vaud ) , and World Radio Switzerland ( FM 88.4 MHz ) .

Other local station broadcast from the city , including RadioLac ( FM 91.8 MHz ) , Radio Cité ( Non-commercial radio , FM 92.2 MHz ) , OneFM ( FM 107.0 MHz , also broadcast in Vaud ) , and World Radio Geneva ( FM 88.4 MHz ) , Switzerland 's only English-language radio station .


Geneva also has a choice of private schools .

Geneva also has a wide choice of reputed private schools .


Geneva hosts the international headquarters of companies like JT International ( JTI ) , Mediterranean Shipping Company , Vitol , Gunvor , Merck Serono , SITA , Société Générale de Surveillance , STMicroelectronics , and Weatherford International .

Geneva hosts the international headquarters of companies like JT International ( JTI ) , Mediterranean Shipping Company , Serono , SITA , Société Générale de Surveillance and STMicroelectronics .


The Geneva Motor Show is one of the most important international auto shows .

Geneva Motor Show is one of the most important international auto-shows .


Trains operated by Swiss Federal Railways connect the airport to the main station of Cornavin in six minutes , and carry on to towns such as Nyon , Lausanne , Fribourg , Montreux , Neuchâtel , Bern , Sion and Sierre .

Trains operated by SBB connect the airport to the main station of Cornavin in six minutes , and carry on to towns such as Nyon , Lausanne , Fribourg , Montreux , Neuchâtel , Berne , Sion , Sierre , etc. .


The Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations is a private university on the grounds of the Château de Penthes , an old manor with a park and view of Lake Geneva .

The Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations is a private university located on the grounds of the Château de Penthes , an old castle with a park and view of Lac Leman .


Geneva is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland .


It was held on November 19 and 20 , 1985 , between U.S. president Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev .

It was held on November 19 and 20 , 1985 . It was between U.S. president Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev .


The Geneva Summit of 1985 was a Cold War-era meeting in Geneva , Switzerland .

The Geneva Summit of 1985 was a meeting in Geneva , Switzerland .


She made her stage debut as Rosine in `` Le Barbier de Séville '' in 1962 .

She made her stage debut as Rosine in Beaumarchais ' `` Le Barbier de Séville '' in 1962 .


Geneviève Bujold ( ; or , born July 1 , 1942 ) is a Canadian actress best known for her portrayal of Anne Boleyn in the 1969 film `` Anne of the Thousand Days '' , for which she won a Golden Globe Award for best actress and was nominated for an Academy Award .

Geneviève Bujold ( born 1 July 1942 ) is a Canadian actress best known for her portrayal of Anne Boleyn in the 1969 movie `` Anne of the Thousand Days '' .


`` The Secret History of the Mongols '' reports that Temüjin was born with a blood clot grasped in his fist , a traditional sign that he was destined to become a great leader .

The Secret History of the Mongols reports that Temüjin was born with a blood clot grasped in his fist , a sign that he was destined to become a great leader .


According to the Secret History , Temüjin was named after a Tatar chieftain , Temüjin-üge , whom his father had just captured .

According to the Secret History , Temüjin was named after a Tatar chieftain whom his father had just captured .


Genius Squad is a novel written by Catherine Jinks published in 2008 by Allen & Unwin , Australia .

Genius Squad is a book that was written by Catherine Jinks in 2008 . It was published by Allen & Unwin , Australia .


This period spanned the years from February 1204 through April 1206 .

This period started in February 1204 and ended in April 1206 .


It is printed with squares , typically 200 or 400 per sheet , each square designed to accommodate a single Japanese character or punctuation mark .

There are typically 200 or 400 squares on each sheet . Each square designed to accommodate a single Japanese character or punctuation mark .


`` Genkō yōshi '' may be used with any type of writing instrument ( pencil , pen or ink brush ) , and with or without a `` shitajiki '' .

`` Genkō yōshi '' may be used with any type of writing instrument -- pencil , pen , or ink brush .


Gennes-Ivergny is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

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


Gennevilliers is served by three stations on Paris Métro line 13 : Les Courtilles , Les Agnettes and Gabriel Péri .

Gennevilliers has 3 stations of the Paris Métro Line 13 : `` Gabriel Péri '' , `` Les Agnettes '' , and `` Les Courtilles '' .


Genouilleux is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France .

Genouilleux is a commune . It is found in the region Rhône-Alpes in the Ain department in the east of France .


The Genovese crime family is one of the `` Five Families '' that dominate organized crime activities in New York City as part of the Mafia ( or `` Cosa Nostra '' ) .

The Genovese crime family is one of the `` Five Families '' that controls organized crime activities in New York City , within the nationwide criminal phenomenon known as the Mafia ( or Cosa Nostra ) .


The reigning emperor was . The years of `` Genroku '' are generally considered to be the Golden Age of the Edo period .

During this time , the emperor was Higashiyama '' - tennō '' ( 東山天皇 ) The years of `` Genroku '' are generally considered to be the Golden Age of the Edo period .


This period spanned the years from April 1184 through August 1185 .

This period started in April 1184 and ended in August 1185 .


Gentelles is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France .

Gentelles is a commune . It is in the Picardie region in the Somme department in the north of France .


Gentianaceae is a family of flowering plants of 87 genera and about 1600 species .

Gentianaceae are a family of flowering plants of 87 genera and over 1500 species .


Fossil faunal and floral assemblages , both marine and terrestrial , make for distinctive marker horizons .

Fossil faunal and floral assemblages , marine and terrestrial , make for distinctive marker horizons .


Luminescence dating techniques observe ` light ' emitted from materials such as quartz , diamond , feldspar , and calcite .

Luminescence dating techniques use ` light ' emitted from materials such as quartz , diamond , feldspar , and calcite .


Marker horizons are stratigraphic units of the same age and of such distinctive composition and appearance , that despite their presence in different geographic sites , there is certainty about their age-equivalence .

Marker horizons are stratigraphic units of the same age , with distinctive composition and appearance . So , though they are in different geographic sites , there is certainty about their age-equivalence .


Tephra is also often used as a dating tool in archaeology , since the dates of some eruptions are well-established .

Tephra is often used as a dating tool in archaeology , because the dates of some volcanic eruptions are well-established .


Geochronology is the science of determining the age of rocks , fossils , and sediments using signatures inherent in the rocks themselves .

Geochronology is the science of finding the ages of rocks , fossils and sediments .


Geoffrey Ernest Duke ( 29 March 1923 -- 1 May 2015 ) was a British multiple motorcycle Grand Prix road racing world champion .

Geoffrey Ernest `` Geoff '' Duke OBE ( 29 March 1923 -- 1 May 2015 ) was a British multiple motorcycle Grand Prix road racing world champion .


Geoffrey Bruce Owen `` Geoff '' Edwards ( February 13 , 1931 -- March 5 , 2014 ) was an American television actor , game show host and radio personality .

Geoffrey Bruce Owen `` Geoff '' Edwards ( February 15 , 1931 -- March 5 , 2014 ) was an American television actor , game show host , radio personality , writer , and broadcaster .


Geoff Peterson is an animatronic human skeleton that served as the sidekick on the late-night talk show `` The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson '' .

Geoff Peterson is an animatronic human skeleton . It is the sidekick on the late-night talk show `` The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson '' .


He is voiced and operated by Josh Robert Thompson and first appeared on `` The Late Late Show '' on April 5 , 2010 .

It is voiced by Josh Robert Thompson . It first appeared on `` The Late Late Show '' on April 5 , 2010 .


Geoffrey Bannister ( b. 1946 , Manchester , England ) was an English-American educator and geographer .

Geoffrey Bannister ( born 1946 , Manchester , England ) was an English-American educator and geographer .


Richard Edward Geoffrey Howe , Baron Howe of Aberavon , CH , QC , PC ( born 20 December 1926 ) , known from 1970 to 1992 as Sir Geoffrey Howe , is a retired British Conservative politician .

Richard Edward Geoffrey Howe , Baron Howe of Aberavon , CH , QC , PC ( born 20 December 1926 ) is a British retired Conservative politician .


< ref name = `` ESIII/4 -116 '' > Detlev Schwennicke , `` Europäische Stammtafeln : Stammtafeln zur Geschichte der Europäischen Staaten '' , Neue Folge , Band III Teilband 1 ( Verlag von J. A. Stargardt , Marburg , Germany , 1984 ) , Tafel 116 </ref> He succeeded his father as Count of Anjou about 960 , at the age of 20 .

< ref name = `` ESIII/4 -116 '' > Detlev Schwennicke , `` Europäische Stammtafeln | Europäische Stammtafeln : Stammtafeln zur Geschichte der Europäischen Staaten '' , Neue Folge , Band III Teilband 1 ( J. A. Stargardt , Marburg , Germany , 1984 ) , Tafel 116 </ref> He succeeded his father as Count of Anjou about 960 .


Through the marriage of his son , Fulk III , to Elisabeth the heiress of Vendôme Geoffrey brought that county into the Angevin sphere of influence .

Through the marriage of his son , Fulk III , to Elisabeth the heiress of Vendôme Geoffrey brought that county under his influence .


After the death of his first wife Adele , Geoffrey married secondly Adelaise de Châlon and for nearly a decade exerted control over the county of Châlons .

After the death of his first wife Adele , Geoffrey married secondly Adelaise de Châlon . By this marriage he exerted control over the county of Châlons .


His nephews Pons and Bertrand succeeded as counts there and his niece Adalmode married Adelbert , Count of Marche and Périgord .

Their sons , Geoffrey 's nephews , Pons and Bertrand succeeded as counts there . Geoffrey 's niece , Adalmode , married Adelbert , Count of Marche and Périgord .


Both he and his younger brother Fulk , called `` le Réchin '' , were taken under the wing of their uncle , Geoffrey Martel and both were knighted by him in 1060 .

Both he and his younger brother Fulk , called `` le Réchin '' , were raised at the court of their uncle , Geoffrey Martel . Both Geoffrey and Fulk were knighted by him in 1060 .


Geoffrey Dyson Palmer , ( born 4 June 1927 ) is an English actor known for his roles in British television sitcoms playing Jimmy Anderson in `` The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin '' , Ben Parkinson in `` Butterflies '' and Lionel Hardcastle in `` As Time Goes By '' .

He is known for his roles in British television sitcoms . Palmer played Jimmy Anderson in `` The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin '' , Ben Parkinson in `` Butterflies '' and Lionel Hardcastle in `` As Time Goes By '' .


In 1975 , Rush went to Paris for two years and studied mime , movement and theatre at L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq , before returning to resume his stage career with QTC .

In 1975 , Rush went to Paris for two years and studied mime , movement and theatre at the L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq , before returning to continue his stage career with QTC .


Geoffroy 's cat ( `` Leopardus geoffroyi '' ) is a wild cat native to the southern and central regions of South America .

Geoffroy 's cat ( `` Leopardus geoffroyi '' ) is a wild cat native to southern and central South America .


Geoffroy 's cats inhabit the Andes , Pampas ( scrubby forest parts ) , and Gran Chaco landscape .

Geoffroy 's cats live in the Andes , Pampas ( scrubby forest parts ) , and Gran Chaco landscape .


Geoffroy 's cat is nocturnal , and preys primarily on rodents , hares , small lizards , insects , and occasionally frogs and fish ; it is at the top of the food chain in its range .

Geoffroy 's cat is nocturnal . It eats rodents , hares , small lizards , insects , and occasionally frogs and fish .


Like other small cats , it is a solitary hunter , regularly contacting others of its species only during the mating season .

Like other small cats , it is a solitary hunter , and only comes together during the mating season .


GNIS was developed by the United States Geological Survey in cooperation with the United States Board on Geographic Names ( BGN ) to promote the standardization of feature names .

GNIS was developed by the United States Geological Survey and the United States Board on Geographic Names ( BGN ) to promote the standardization of feature names .


The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS ) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its territories .

The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS ) contains name and location information about more than two million physical and cultural features in the United States of America and its Territories .


Iran 's western borders are with Turkey in the north and Iraq in the south , terminating at the Shatt al-Arab , which Iranians call the Arvand Rud .

Iran 's western borders are with Turkey in the north and Iraq in the south , ending at the Shatt al Arab ( which Iranians call the Arvand Rud ) .


The Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman littorals form the entire southern border .

The Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman littorals form the southern border ( 1,770 kilometres ) .


With it slightly outranks the state of Arkansas in the United States .

With 147181 km2 it slightly outranks the state of Arkansas in the United States .


The geometric albedo of an astronomical body is the ratio of its actual brightness at zero phase angle ( astronomy ) ( i.e. as seen from the light source ) to that of an `` idealized '' flat , fully reflecting , diffusively scattering ( Lambertian ) disk with the same cross-section .

The geometric albedo of an astronomical body is the ratio of its actual brightness at zero phase angle ( i.e. as seen from the light source ) to that of an `` idealized '' flat , fully reflecting , diffusively scattering ( Lambertian ) disk with the same cross-section .


Geomorphologists seek to understand why landscapes look the way they do , to understand landform history and dynamics and to predict changes through a combination of field observations , physical experiments and numerical modeling .

Geomorphologists seek to understand why landscapes look the way they do , to understand landform history and dynamics , and to predict future changes . They use a combination of field observation , physical experiment , and numerical modeling .


Geomorphology is practiced within physical geography , geology , geodesy , engineering geology , archaeology and geotechnical engineering .

Geomorphology is part of geography , geology , geodesy , engineering geology and archaeology .


The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory ( GFDL ) is a laboratory in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research ( OAR ) .

The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory ( GFDL ) is a laboratory in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) / Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research ( OAR ) .


`` Geordie '' is the regional nickname and dialect given to the people of the Tyneside area of North East England , and is closely associated with the city of Newcastle and its environs where the show is set .

`` Geordie '' is the regional nickname and dialect given to the people of the Tyneside area of North East England . It is closely associated with the city of Newcastle upon Tyne where the show is set .


Geordie Shore is a British reality television series broadcast on MTV .

Geordie Shore is a British reality television series . It is broadcast on MTV .


Georg Bydlinski is member of `` IG Autorinnen Autoren '' , Grazer Autorenversammlung , ÖsterreicÖsterreichischer Schriftstellerverband , `` Literaturkreises Podium '' and `` Friedrich-Bödecker-Kreis Hannover '' .

Bydlinski is a member of `` IG Autorinnen Autoren '' , Grazer Autorenversammlung , ÖsterreicÖsterreichischer Schriftstellerverband , `` Literaturkreises Podium '' and `` Friedrich-Bödecker-Kreis Hannover '' .


Arnold Zweig described `` Lenz '' , Büchner 's only work of prose fiction , as `` the beginning of modern European prose '' .

Arnold Zweig described `` Lenz '' , Büchner 's only work of prose , as the `` beginning of modern European prose '' .


Two years later , his medical dissertation , `` Mémoire sur le Système Nerveux du Barbeaux ( Cyprinus barbus L. ) '' was published in Paris and Strasbourg .

Two years later , his dissertation , `` Mémoire sur le Système Nerveux du Barbeaux ( Cyprinus barbus L. ) '' was published in Paris and Strasbourg .


Weidig was arrested , tortured and later died in prison in Darmstadt ; Büchner managed to flee across the border to Strasbourg where he wrote most of his literary work and translated two French plays by Victor Hugo , `` Lucrèce Borgia '' and `` Marie Tudor '' .

While Weidig was arrested , tortured and died imprisoned in Darmstadt , Büchner fled across the border to Strasbourg where he wrote most of his literary work and translated two plays by Victor Hugo , `` Lucrèce Borgia '' and `` Marie Tudor '' .


By the 1870s , Büchner was nearly forgotten in Germany when Karl Emil Franzos edited his works ; these later became a major influence on the naturalist and expressionist movements .

By the 1870s , Büchner was nearly forgotten in Germany when Karl Emil Franzos edited his works ; these later became a major influence on naturalism and expressionism .


In 1828 , he became interested in politics and joined a circle of William Shakespeare aficionados which later on probably became the Gießen and Darmstadt section of the `` Gesellschaft für Menschenrechte '' ( Society for Human Rights ) .

In 1828 he became interested in politics and joined a group which later on probably became the Gießen and Darmstadt section of the `` Gesellschaft für Menschenrechte '' ( Society for Human Rights ) .


Karl Georg Büchner ( 17 October 1813 -- 19 February 1837 ) was a German dramatist and writer of poetry and prose , considered part of the Young Germany movement .

Karl Georg Büchner ( October 17 , 1813 -- February 19 , 1837 ) was a German dramatist and writer of prose .


While Büchner continued his studies in Gießen , he established a secret society dedicated to the revolutionary cause .

While Büchner continued his studies in Gießen he started a secret society which wanted revolutionary change .


He was also a revolutionary , a natural scientist , and the brother of physician and philosopher Ludwig Büchner .

He was the brother of physician and philosopher Ludwig Büchner .