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Books Homecoming (disambiguation)

1 books 1.1 novels , stories 1.2 poetry , drama 1.3 nonfiction books novels , stories homecoming (kafka short story) homecoming , 1946 short story ray bradbury homecoming (kiryō), 1948 novel osaragi jirō homecomings, 1956 novel c. p. snow in strangers , brothers series homecoming (novel), 1981 young adult novel cynthia voigt homecoming, 1992 novel matthew j. costello homecoming saga, series of novels orson scott card written 1992 1995 homecoming (robin hobb short story), 2002 story homecoming, 2003 novel set in star trek universe homecoming, 2015 novel , final part of science fiction trilogy 100 kass morgan homecoming, series of novels (titled archmage, maestro. , hero), published in 2015-2016, fantasy writer r. a. salvatore poetry , drama the homecoming (1964), tony award winning play nobel laureate harold pinter. homecoming (2001 play), off-broadway play lauren weedman. homecoming (poem), 1968 poem bruce dawe homecoming, 1984 poetry collection julia alvarez nonfiction homecomi...

Activities International Social Science Council

1 activities 1.1 world social science report 1.2 world social science forum 1.3 transformations sustainability 1.4 programmes , networks 1.5 prizes 1.6 world social science fellows activities the issc leads number of flagship activities , partner on many collaborative initiatives. world social science report the issc produces world social science report every 3 years, part of strategic partnership unesco. reports aim address important social science challenges, take stock of social science contributions , capacities, , make recommendations future research, practice , policy. the world social science report 2010: knowledge divides prepared issc , published unesco in june 2010. reviewed social science knowledge production , use in different regions of world , assessed how social sciences evolving in face of unequal conditions , diverging trends. the world social science report 2013: changing global environments prepared issc , co-published unesco , oecd. launched @ unesco in paris in nov...

History Warwickshire Yeomanry

1 history 1.1 formation , history 1.2 second boer war 1.3 first world war 1.3.1 1/1st warwickshire yeomanry 1.3.2 2/1st warwickshire yeomanry 1.3.3 3/1st warwickshire yeomanry 1.4 between wars 1.5 second world war 1.6 post-war history formation , history the regiment first formed gentlemen , yeomanry of warwickshire in 1794, raised 4 troops of yeomanry. these 4 troops regimented in 1796 warwickshire regiment of yeomanry cavalry; regiment expanded fifth troop in 1813, sixth in 1831, , in 1854, crimean war causing upsurge in martial sentiment, 2 more troops formed. second boer war the yeomanry not intended serve overseas, due string of defeats during black week in december 1899, british government realized going need more troops regular army. royal warrant issued on 24 december 1899 allow volunteer forces serve in second boer war. royal warrant asked standing yeomanry regiments provide service companies of approximately 115 men each imperial yeomanry. regiment provided 5th (warwickshire)...

Notable residents Etterbeek

etterbeek in xvi century born in etterbeek: jérôme d ambrosio, racing driver (born 1985) jean brachet, biochemist (1909–1998) monique de wael a.k.a. misha defonseca (1937) writer of misha: mémoire of holocaust years pierre deligne, fields medal-winning mathematician (born 1944) françois englert, nobel prize–winning physicist (born 1932) giani esposito (1930–1974), actor lara fabian, international singer (born 1970) marouane fellaini, football player (born 1987) philippe francq, comic book artist (born 1961) andré franquin, cartoonist, creator of gaston , marsupilami (1924–1997) philippe geluck, comics writer , artist, creator of le chat (born 1954) georges grün, football defender (born 1962) georges remi a.k.a. hergé, comics writer , artist, creator of adventures of tintin (1907–1983) arthur maurice hocart, anthropologist (1883–1939) daniel hulet, cartoonist (1942–2011) roland lethem, filmmaker , writer (born 1942) alexandre de merode, member of international olympic committee (ioc) (1...

History C-REAL (South Korean band)

1 history 1.1 2011: formation , debut 1.2 2012: love diary, sorry i, danger girl 1.3 2013 - present: lineup changes & disbandment rumours history 2011: formation , debut nap entertainment revealed, named group in hopes girls become more real in talents through time since re young now, there side reference food item. thought of going innocent or r&b inspired name, netizens had lot of fun c-real since s easy remember , fun. before debut, top producers support debut of group. girls debut album consists of work choi kap won @ lead, brave brothers, kim hoon, wheesung, pj, , shinsadong tiger. reason these pds banding support girl group because believe in talents girls have offer. c-real released 2 different teasers music video of debut song before releasing full version on october 11, 2011 in loen entertainment s official youtube account. debut album round 1 released next day. on november 2011, c-real started japanese career through route different peers. following debut showcase...

Market share List of airports in Bosnia and Herzegovina

bosnia , herzegovina airports market share in 2016 bosnia , herzegovina airports market share in 2015 bosnia , herzegovina airports market share in 2010 statistics data international airports in bosnia , herzegovina. source: bosnia , herzegovina directorate of civil aviation statistics data international airports in bosnia , herzegovina. source: bosnia , herzegovina directorate of civil aviation

Final notes about the construction Euler's rotation theorem

euler s original drawing euler points out o can found intersecting perpendicular bisector of aa angle bisector of ∠αao, construction might easier in practice. proposed intersection of 2 planes: the symmetry plane of angle ∠αaa (which passes through center c of sphere), and the symmetry plane of arc aa (which passes through c). proposition. these 2 planes intersect in diameter. diameter 1 looking for. proof. let call o either of endpoints (there two) of diameter on sphere surface. since αa mapped on aa , triangles have same angles, follows triangle oαa transported onto triangle oaa. therefore point o has remain fixed under movement. corollaries. shows rotation of sphere can seen 2 consecutive reflections 2 planes described above. points in mirror plane invariant under reflection, , hence points on intersection (a line: axis of rotation) invariant under both reflections, , hence under rotation. another simple way find rotation axis considering plane on points α, a, lie. rotation axis ort...

Culture and sightseeing Eibenstock

neo-romanesque church electorate of saxony postal milestone @ postplatz neo-romanesque church replica of electorate of saxony postal milestone @ postplatz restored kingdom of saxony station stone near former postal station eibenstock once known great freier deutscher gewerkschaftsbund (fdgb) holiday home @ eibenstock reservoir. today, complex has been restored , run hotel, beside waterpark has been built. owing hotel’s conspicuous blue paintwork, has borne, since restoration, name das blaue wunder (“the blue wonder”). building meant lodging dam builders. south of town 778-m-high adlerfels (a crag), near which, on clear day, there wonderful panoramic view of eibenstock. on mountain ridge found all-weather bobsleigh run , skilift.

Predecessor racers NW Rennzweier

front view side view in 1899, nw-cars wien , nesselsdorf (descendant models after präsident), achieved first significant racing success on trotter course in vienna prater. first race in austrian monarchy @ - started on october 23, 1899. driver of winning nw-car wien baron theodor von liebig. other nw-car nesselsdorf second 1 before concurrent of 4 benz-cars , 4 dietrich-bolleé cars. later in march 1900 liebig raced triangle 192 km track nizza - draguignan - nizza, won second stage @ all. 4 days later won class of four-seaters 1000 kg in famous hill climb race nizza - la turbié. based on achievements, baron liebig ordered construction of new automobile. while previous cars liebig used in races built common cars, 1 ordered designed purposely race car.

Mesures usuelles .281812.E2.80.931839.29 Units of measurement in France

the mesures usuelles introduced napoleon in 1812 the metric system introduced france in 1795 on district district basis, starting paris. however, modern standards, introduction poorly managed. although thousands of pamphlets distributed, agency of weights , measures, oversaw introduction, underestimated work involved. paris alone needed 500,000 metre sticks, yet 1 month after metre became sole legal unit of measure, there 25,000 in store. this, combined other excesses of revolution made metric system unpopular. napoleon ridiculed metric system, able administrator, recognised value of sound basis system of measurement. under décret impérial du 12 février 1812 (imperial decree of 12 february 1812), introduced revised system of measure – mesures uselles or customary measures use in small retail businesses. however, government, legal , similar works still had use metric system , metric system continued taught @ levels of education. names of many pre-metric units reintroduced, redefined i...

North Coast .28south of Humboldt Bay.29 List of rivers of California

eel river watershed map russian river near duncan s mills rivers , streams between humboldt bay , golden gate empty pacific ocean (arranged north south; tributaries entering nearest sea first): eel river salt river van duzen river yager creek south fork eel river (see list of tributaries of south fork eel river additional detail) bull creek east branch south fork eel river cedar creek tenmile creek north fork eel river middle fork eel river north fork middle fork eel river thatcher creek black butte river rice fork outlet creek bear river mattole river north fork mattole river upper north fork mattole river usal creek ten mile river noyo river big river little river albion river big salmon creek little salmon creek navarro river rancheria creek anderson creek garcia river gualala river wheatfield fork russian river east fork russian river for details of sonoma , marin coasts, see list of watercourses in san francisco bay area.

Demographics Coaticook

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Health effects of smoking Health effects of tobacco

1 health effects of smoking 1.1 mortality 1.2 cancer 1.3 pulmonary 1.4 cardiovascular disease 1.5 renal 1.6 influenza 1.7 oral 1.8 infection 1.9 impotence 1.10 female infertility 1.11 psychological 1.11.1 immediate effects 1.11.2 stress 1.11.3 social , behavioral 1.11.4 cognitive function 1.12 pregnancy 1.13 drug interactions 1.14 other harm 1.15 benefits health effects of smoking addiction experts in psychiatry, chemistry, pharmacology, forensic science, epidemiology, , police , legal services engaged in delphic analysis regarding 20 popular recreational drugs. tobacco ranked 3rd in dependence, 14th in physical harm, , 12th in social harm. smoking commonly leads diseases affecting heart , lungs , commonly affect areas such hands or feet first signs of smoking related health issues showing numbness, smoking being major risk factor heart attacks, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd), emphysema, , cancer, particularly lung cancer, cancers of larynx , mouth, , pancreatic cancer. o...

2009–present: Parenthood and continued film roles Mae Whitman

whitman @ paleyfest 2013 in 2009, whitman landed regular role in nbc s version of ron howard classic parenthood, premiered in 2010. plays amber holt, rebellious , willful teen interest @ present wannabe rock star boyfriend . whitman played evil ex roxy richter in edgar wright s scott pilgrim vs. world, film adaptation of bryan lee o malley indie comic series scott pilgrim. film starred former arrested development co-star, michael cera, in title role. whitman appeared on family guy in 2010. she had large role in 2012 film perks of being wallflower, opposite logan lerman, emma watson, , ezra miller. in 2013, reprised role ann veal in arrested development s season four, 6 years after series canceled. appeared alongside darren criss in 3 episodes of season 3 of lisa kudrow s web therapy, playing girlfriend. in 2015, whitman played lead role in comedy duff. started filming operator alongside martin starr in june of year. according co-writer , director roland emmerich, whitman did not repri...

Inlet Locks Lock (water navigation)

inlet lock (left) feeder canal, regulates water potomac river c&o canal. lift lock (right) allows boats continue canal in normal fashion. an inlet lock regulate water feeder canal or river main canal. in cases, inlet lock may double lift lock allow boats river slackwater. note in example on right, feeder canal george washington s little falls skirting canal part of potomac company s canals, later re-purposed feeder canal chesapeake , ohio canal.

Schools .5B5.5D Grand Rapids Public Schools

1 schools 1.1 elementary schools 1.2 k–8 schools 1.3 middle schools 1.4 high schools 1.5 prek–12 schools grps offers large selection of school choices, including neighborhood, theme, center of innovation, special education, , charter. neighborhood schools provide students traditional education. located throughout city, these schools open students living within specific attendance area. pilot programs in select neighborhood schools working improve connection between neighborhood residents , local school. theme schools take traditional curriculum , apply theme create unique curriculum. examples of themes available @ grps include environmental science, arts , music, global studies, leadership, montessori, international baccalaureate, , more. in many grps theme schools, students experience place based learning , thematic extracurricular activities. of theme schools, 4 require students test-in. city high middle school, 1 of test-in schools, consistently ranks top performing school in west m...

Attacks on Luther and Melanchthon Johann Eck

soon after return ingolstadt, eck attempted persuade elector frederick of saxony have luther s works burned in public, , during year 1519 published no less 8 writings against new movement. failed, however, obtain condemnatory decision universities appointed pronounce on outcome of leipzig disputation. erfurt returned proceedings of meeting saxon duke without signifying approval, while paris, after repeated urging, gave ambiguous decision limited doctrine of luther far investigated . eck s followers aged heretic-hunter hoogstraten , emser of leipzig, allied authorities of universities of cologne , leuven. luther returned eck s assaults more equal vehemence , time philipp melanchthon wrote Œcolampadius @ leipzig had first become distinctly aware of difference between considered true christian theology , scholasticism of aristotelian doctors. in excusatio (wittenberg? 1519?) eck, irritated more because in year had induced erasmus caution, young theological student against precipitating h...

Lock flights Lock (water navigation)

the flight of 16 locks @ caen hill on kennet , avon canal loosely, flight of locks series of locks in close-enough proximity identified single group. many reasons, flight of locks preferable same number of locks spread more widely: crews put ashore , picked once, rather multiple times; transition involves concentrated burst of effort, rather continually interrupted journey; lock keeper may stationed crews through flight quickly; , water in short supply, single pump can recycle water top of whole flight. need flight may determined purely lie of land, possible group locks purposely flights using cuttings or embankments postpone height change. examples: caen hill locks, devizes. flight not synonymous staircase (see below). set of locks staircase if successive lock chambers share gate (i.e. not have separate top , bottom gates pound between them). flights not staircases, because each chamber separate lock (with own upper , lower gates), there navigable pound (however short) between e...

Escape methods Escape attempts and victims of the inner German border

refugees used variety of methods escape across border. great majority crossed on foot, though took more unusual routes. 1 of spectacular escape in september 1979 of 8 people 2 families in home-made hot-air balloon. flight involved ascent more 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) before landing near west german town of naila, inspiring film night crossing. other escapees relied more on physical strength , endurance. escapee in 1987 used meat hooks scale border fences, while in 1971 doctor swam 45 kilometres (28 mi) across baltic sea rostock danish island of lolland, before picked west german yacht. escapee used air mattress escape across baltic in 1987. mass escapes rare. 1 of few succeeded took place on 2 october 1961, when 53 people border village of böseckendorf – quarter of village s population – escaped en masse, followed 13 inhabitants in february 1963. unusual mass escape occurred in september 1964 when 14 east germans, including eleven children, smuggle...

Common Gun Pods Gun pod

ussr/russia guv-8700 gun pod (9a624) 2 gshg 7.62mm / 9a622 , 1 yak-b 12.7mm / 9a624 guv-8700 gun pod (9a669), similar above, 1 9a800 (version of ags-17 30mm automatic grenade launcher) in same pod. upk-23-250 gun pod gsh-23l twin barreled 23mm sppu-22 depressible gun pod gsh-23l twin barreled 23mm sppu-6 mobile gun pod gsh-6-23 6 barreled 23mm sppu-687 depressible gun pod (9a-4273) gsh-30-1 high velocity 30mm (prototype)

Terror Destruction under the Mongol Empire

drawing of mongols outside vladimir the reputation of guaranteed wholesale enactment on fought them primary reason why mongols hold vast territories long after main force had moved on. if tumens (tyumens) hundreds or thousands of miles away, conquered people not dare interfere token mongol occupying force, fear of mongol return. the linchpin of mongol success widespread perception amongst enemies facing insurmountable juggernaut placated surrender. mongols may have counted on reports of horrifying massacres , torture terrify foes. goal convince all-and-sundry costs of surrendering not onerous enough risk un-winnable war, given guarantee of complete annihilation if lost. strategy partially adopted because of mongols lesser numbers; if opponents not sufficiently subdued, there greater chance can rise again , attack mongols when mongols left deal town , settlements. way technically covered rear , flanks, , avoided situation in have again engage people fought , subdued, thereby saving res...

Secondary emission Dynatron oscillator

plate current ip , screen grid current ig2 vs plate voltage vp curves of rca s uy224 tetrode came out in 1929, showing negative resistance region (grey).  screen grid potential vg2 = 75 v  control grid potential vg2 = −1.5 v in tube, secondary emission sufficiently strong not caused negative resistance (a declining slope) reversed plate current; more electrons left plate arrived @ it. in electron tube, when electrons emitted cathode strike plate, can knock other electrons out of surface of metal, effect called secondary emission. in normal tetrode amplifier unwanted effect, , screen grid next plate biased @ lower potential plate, these secondary electrons repelled , return plate due positive charge. however, if screen grid operated @ higher potential plate, secondary electrons attracted it, , return ground through screen grid supply. represents current of electrons ig2 away plate, reduces net plate current ip below cathode current ic i ...

Creation Coat of arms of Finland

figure 5: grand-ducal coat of arms of finland, tomb of king gustav vasa (uppsala cathedral, sweden) figure 6: coat of arms of karelia, tomb of king gustav vasa (uppsala cathedral, sweden) the best-known version of grand-ducal coat of arms found on tomb of gustavus (1523–60) in uppsala cathedral (figure 5). has been suggested either duke john himself, or brother eric xiv, leading design work on heraldic signs on tomb. neither statement can confirmed, known eric xiv showed interest in heraldry. monument commissioned guillaume boyen (willem boy), flemish architect , sculptor had worked in sweden. started on task in antwerp in 1562, completing 10 years later; however, tomb not in place in uppsala until 1580s, , finishing work lasted until 1591. in addition royal arms of sweden , of finland, arms of 11 provinces depicted. finland include north , south finland, tavastia , karelia. work of willem boy of exceptional quality, perhaps explained fact lions dominant feature in heraldry of flanders...

Demographics Roscoe, New York

roscoe-rockland fire department as of census of 2000, there 597 people, 261 households, , 157 families residing in cdp. population density 801.6 per square mile (311.5/km). there 314 housing units @ average density of 421.6/sq mi (163.8/km). racial makeup of cdp 95.14% white, 1.17% african american, 1.68% asian, 0.17% other races, , 1.84% 2 or more races. hispanic or latino of race 2.01% of population. there 261 households out of 28.0% had children under age of 18 living them, 46.4% married couples living together, 10.7% had female householder no husband present, , 39.8% non-families. 35.2% of households made of individuals , 19.5% had living alone 65 years of age or older. average household size 2.29 , average family size 2.96. in cdp, population spread out 21.8% under age of 18, 7.4% 18 24, 24.1% 25 44, 23.8% 45 64, , 22.9% 65 years of age or older. median age 42 years. every 100 females there 88.9 males. every 100 females age 18 , over, there 89.8 males. the median income househ...

Characteristics of the Congregation Passionists

painting of bl. bernard silvestrelli, 1911 the members of congregation not allowed possess land, , congregation collectively can own community house , bit of land attached it. rely on own labor , on contributions faithful in order maintain financially. habit worn members rough wool tunic bearing words jesu xpi passio , meaning passion of jesus christ , congregation historically discalced, wearing sandals rather shoes.

The Festival Tirupati Ganga Jatara

1 festival 1.1 day 0: chatimpu 1.2 day 1: bhairagi vesham 1.3 day 2: banda vesham 1.4 day 3: thoti vesham 1.5 day 4: sunnapu gandalu 1.6 day 5: dora vesham 1.7 day 6: mathangi vesham 1.8 day 7: gangamma jatara the festival day 0: chatimpu the jatara(folk festival) officially begins chatimpu (official announcement) during midnight of 2nd tuesday of month of may. traditionally town folk stay away streets during chatimpu. announcement carried playing musical instruments known dappu. day 1: bhairagi vesham the day after chatimpu bhairagi vesham. on day(wednesday) people used smear body white color paste(namam kommu) , wear garland made of rella kaya (fruit). hold neem leaves hand , tie waist neem leaves. devotees walk temple through city , leave neem leaves , rella kaya graland there @ temple after darshan of goddess. devotees such procession on each day rest of festival duration. day 2: banda vesham on day devotees used smear body kumkum color paste , ties ribbon head. day 3: thoti vesha...

National radio List of National League Championship Series broadcasters

1 national radio 1.1 2010s 1.1.1 notes 1.2 2000s 1.3 1990s 1.3.1 see also 1.4 1980s 1.5 1970s 1.5.1 notes 1.6 1969 national radio from 1969 1975, there no official national radio network coverage of league championship series. nbc had national radio rights all-star game , world series during period. instead, national coverage provided local team radio broadcasts being syndicated nationally on ad hoc networks. 2010s notes originally terry francona assigned call 2012 nlcs jon sciambi. however, hired cleveland indians manager. 2000s 1990s see also list of major league baseball on espn radio broadcasters 1980s 1970s notes national radio coverage of 1972 nlcs between cincinnati reds , pittsburgh pirates essentially, nationally syndicated simulcast of reds local radio broadcasts. 1969

2010s List of National League Championship Series broadcasters

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Life and career Dustin Diamond

1 life , career 1.1 sex tape 1.2 appearances after saved bell 1.3 celebrity fit club 1.4 hulk hogan s celebrity championship wrestling 1.5 behind bell 1.6 other work life , career diamond born on january 7, 1977, in san jose, california. father taught digital electronics computer-processing firm , mother computer operator pacific bell. attended zion lutheran school. father of ashkenazi jewish descent. mother had english, irish, , scottish ancestry. diamond s maternal grandmother s family has lived in american south many generations. diamond began acting child. became known playing nerdy , lovable samuel screech powers on television show saved bell, role played close thirteen years beginning morning, miss bliss (1988–89) through final incarnation, saved bell: new class (1994–2000). continuing series college, saved bell: college years shows of cast transplanted not same college, same college dormitory, screech continued typical misadventures. college years canceled after 1 season. diam...

Utamakura print No. 1 Utamaro's pictures of abalone divers

utamakura (歌まくら, poem[s] of pillow ) book of 12 erotic prints attributed utamaro, published in 1788. the first print depicts pair of kappa river creatures raping ama diver underwater. hair flows running current, , small, seemingly curious fish swim near. ama watches seated on rock ashamed look, right hand held mouth. drenched, dishevelled hair sticks her. wears red waistcloth, genitals can still seen. french art critic edmond de goncourt appear[s] languid , susceptible temptation. utamaro employs varied contrast of tones in area of rocks, while fine lines of running current partially obscure underwater scene. careful attention goes individual strands of women s hair. amas in picture demonstrate manner in depicted them in future prints.

Education Gwen Salmond

maria tamboukou she went paris in winter of 1898-1899 nettleship , john further education. studied @ academie carmen, james abbott mcneill whistler taught , salmond paid john s fees. while there, women made paintings of each other , self-portraits. gwen john painted nettleship , salmond in interior figures, has been said symbolic of modern parisian life. brian louis pearce , nettleship lived in flat on rue froidveau. augustus john, gwen john s brother, said these women stars of generation.

Pioneering Kansas and The Little House On The Prairie Thomas Lopton Campbell Jr.

lafayette campbell ida alice crews (allie) in 1883 32-year-old lafayette marry ida alice crews (allie), 18-year-old native kansan , school teacher. allie taught school , lafayette give lectures @ local literary society meetings. taught @ mt. vernon school of members of family taught @ 1 time or another.

Riff Ostinato

the riff black sabbath s iron man  play (help·info) characteristic of rooksby s description: 4 measures repeated, played low on guitar part of heavy metal (rock) arrangement. the kinks got me guitar riff  play (help·info) ostinato radiohead s creep features modal mixture, common tones between adjacent triads (b between g & b, c , g between c+ & c−), , emphasis on subdominant harmony (iv = c in g major). play (help·info) in various popular music styles, riff refers brief, relaxed phrase repeated on changing melodies. may serve refrain or melodic figure, played rhythm section instruments or solo instruments form basis or accompaniment of musical composition. though found in rock music, heavy metal music, latin, funk , jazz, classical music based on simple riff, such ravel s boléro. riffs can simple tenor saxophone honking simple, catchy rhythmic figure, or complex riff-based variations in head arrangements played count basie orchestra. david br...

Sub-Saharan African music Ostinato

ghanaian gyil counter-metric structure many instruments south of sahara desert play ostinato melodies. these include lamellophones such mbira, xylophones balafon, bikutsi, , gyil. ostinato figures played on string instruments such kora, gankoqui bell ensembles, , pitched drums ensembles. often, african ostinatos contain offbeats or cross-beats, contradict metric structure. other african ostinatos generate complete cross-rhythms sounding both main beats , cross-beats. in following example, gyil sounds three-against-two cross-rhythm (hemiola). left hand (lower notes) sounds 2 main beats, while right hand (upper notes) sounds 3 cross-beats. ghanaian gyil cross-rhythmic ostinato  play (help·info) african harmonic progressions popular dance bands in west africa , congo region feature ostinato playing guitars. african guitar parts have drawn variety of sources, including indigenous mbira, foreign influences such james brown-type funk riffs. however, foreign influences interpreted th...

Changes in the Conservative position Women in Judaism

jts building @ 3080 broadway in manhattan prior 1973, conservative judaism had more limited roles women , more similar current modern orthodoxy, changes on issues including mixed seating, synagogue corporate leadership, , permitting women called torah. in 1973, cjls of rabbinical assembly voted, without issuing opinion, women count in minyan. there special commission appointed conservative movement study issue of ordaining women rabbis, met between 1977 , 1978, , consisted of eleven men , 3 women; women marian siner gordon, attorney, rivkah harris, assyriologist, , francine klagsbrun, writer. in 1983, jewish theological seminary of america (jtsa) faculty voted, without accompanying opinion, ordain women rabbis , cantors. paula hyman, among others, took part in vote member of jts faculty. in 2002, cjls adapted responsum rabbi david fine, women , minyan, provides official religious-law foundation women counting in minyan , explains current conservative approach role of women in prayer. r...

Barbell Squat (exercise)

starting position of front squat, using california or cross-armed grip. zercher squat the hack squat pictured page 70 of george hackenschmidt s book way live (1908) back squat – bar held on of body @ base of neck or lower across upper back. in powerlifting barbell held in lower position in order create lever advantage, while in weightlifting held in higher position produces posture closer of clean , jerk. these variations called low bar (or powerlifting squat) , high bar (or olympic squat), respectively. sumo squat - barbell rested on shoulders in usual squat position. legs should wider shoulder width apart , feet should pointed outwards. when squatting, should feel stretch on adductor longues , adductor magnus muscles found on inner thigh. box squat – @ bottom of motion squatter sit down on bench or other type of support rise again. box squat commonly utilized power lifters train squat. pausing on box creates additional stimulus in hips , glutes. people believe form of isometric t...

Influences A Supplement to the Journey to the West

the headless ghost of yue fei confronting deceased spirit of qin hui in hell. 19th-century chinese hell scroll. the supplement s episode of torture of qin hui in hell has many elements appeared in earlier fictional literature. idea of serving adjunct king of hell first mentioned in collection of oral traditions called popular tales of record of 3 kingdoms (三国志评话), literary ancestor of romance of 3 kingdoms. 1 of 5 such compilations printed in newly published, illustrated pinghua (新刊全相评话) series during reign of yuan emperor yingzhong (1321-1323). later popularized in feng menglong s stories of old , new (古今小说,1620), collection of original works , earlier oral traditions. tale entitled sima mao disrupts order in underworld , sits in judgment poor han dynasty scholar named sima mao passed on promotion various government posts in favor of wealthy men underhandedly pay positions. sima writes poem criticizing celestial hierarchy , claims better job @ righting wrongs king of hell. jade empe...

Transition to Zimbabwe Rhodesian.2C then Zimbabwean passports Rhodesian passport

when rhodesia reconstituted under black majority rule zimbabwe rhodesia in june 1979, following internal settlement previous year, passports government issued altered appropriately. however, new administration failed gain international acceptance. lancaster house agreement of december 1979, bush war formally ended , country placed under temporary control of britain while fresh elections organised , held, after recognised independence granted, country s name shortened zimbabwe. passports continued issued during interim period, , first accepted zambia in march 1980; around time number of zimbabwe rhodesian passport applications trebled. following independence of zimbabwe in april 1980, zimbabwean passports came use, though old documents continued issued until stocks exhausted. zimbabwe rhodesia passport (1979)

Freedom of Expression Awards Index on Censorship

index on censorship annually presents awards courageous journalists, artists, campaigners , digital activists around world have made significant contribution free expression on past year. current sponsors include guardian, google, sage publications , london law firm doughty street chambers. the recent index freedom of expression awards took place on wednesday 19 april 2017 @ unicorn theatre. 2017 winners: journalism: maldives independent; campaigning: ildar dadin; digital: turkey blocks; arts: rebel pepper. 2016 winners: journalism: zaina erhaim; campaigning: bolo bhi; digital: greatfire; arts: murad subay. 2015 winners: journalism: rafael marques de morais , safa al ahmad; campaigning: amran abdundi; digital:tamas bodoky; arts: mouad el haqued belghouat. 2014 winners: journalism: azadliq; advocacy: shahzad ahmad; digital: shu choudhary; arts: mayam mahmoud. 2013 winners: journalism: kostas vaxevanis; digital freedom: bassel khartabil; advocacy: malala yousafzai; arts: zanele muholi....