title: The American Metaphysical Circus

abstract: The American Metaphysical Circus is a 1969 album by Joseph "Joe" Byrd. It was recorded after his departure from the band The United States of America, and featured some of the earliest recorded work in rock music extensively utilizing synthesizers and vocoder, along with an extended group of West Coast studio musicians Byrd named "The Field Hippies".

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# The American Metaphysical Circus

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***The American Metaphysical Circus*** is a 1969 album by Joseph "Joe" Byrd. It was recorded after his departure from the band The United States of America, and featured some of the earliest recorded work in rock music extensively utilizing synthesizers and vocoder, along with an extended group of West Coast studio musicians Byrd named "The Field Hippies".

## Musical overview

The album is most noted for "The Sub-Sylvian Litanies", which opened Side A. This three-part suite has been described as "an entire acid trip in 11 minutes". Other album highlights include the equally psychedelic "The Elephant at the Door", and the politically charged "Invisible Man", written for and aimed squarely at President Lyndon B. Johnson. Two of the more unusual tracks on the record are "Mister Fourth of July" — a ragtime tune complete with scratchy 78RPM-style effects, and "Leisure World", featuring narration from long-time ABC voice-over and "Ghoulardi" originator Ernie Anderson in an ode to California's first retirement mega-community.

Among the musicians featured on the record are prominent West Coast studio musicians Tom Scott and the late Ted Greene, who is credited with the album's stellar guitar work in one of his few recorded appearances. Meyer Hirsch was a member of the Buddy Rich Big Band and is an experimental composer. Vocalist Victoria Bond has gone on to a prominent career as a classical composer, conductor and vocalist. Fred Selden, a student of Byrd's at UCLA, joined the Don Ellis Orchestra (led by Byrd's partner in the UCLA New Music Workshop), received a Grammy nomination, and later returned to UCLA to receive his Ph.D.

The extensive use of effects, delays, echoes, backwards vocals and other recording tricks and techniques are reminiscent of some of the experiments and work carried out by George Martin as well as Pink Floyd. Byrd referenced Martin in a 2004 interview.

## Legacy

The album's cult status was confirmed by its presence in the Columbia Masterworks catalog for an estimated twenty years. Byrd reported in 2002 in an interview published on Salon.com, and follow-up in regards to a letter filed in the Napster music copyright case, that despite estimated sales of at least 100,000 units for *The American Metaphysical Circus* alone, he had never received a penny of royalties for either *The United States of America* or *The American Metaphysical Circus* from Sony/Columbia/CBS.

Because *The American Metaphysical Circus* offered a markedly different sound in its intense horn and woodwind arrangements and even more novel content than on the earlier *The United States of America* release, many fans of the earlier record are not as enchanted with the latter, and vice versa. In the UK, *The United States of America* was more well-known and highly regarded, in part because of the inclusion of one track on a popular Columbia sampler album, *The Rock Machine Turns You On*, which was not released in the United States. In the U.S. *The American Metaphysical Circus* remained in print for nearly twenty years in the Columbia catalog, whilst *The United States of America* was relegated to cut-out bins shortly after its 1968 release.

It has become a popular and oft-repeated misconception, with the more recent revival of interest in The United States of America, that *The American Metaphysical Circus* was not as popular or a commercial success, whereas information discussed by Byrd surrounding the Napster case and the experience of American record enthusiasts confirms exactly the opposite.

Prior to its re-release, mint vinyl copies of *The American Metaphysical Circus* were sold by collectors for prices sometimes in excess of $100US, and both the original 1969 issue and 1996 CD still command premium prices on collector websites. Atlantis Records described the 1999 re-release as "sought after 60's American Psych/Electronic rock classic from United States of America mainman Joseph Byrd". Gatefold Records offered "Welcome re-issue of the 1969 followup to the United States of America album (Joe Byrd was the leader of that group). Trippy Moog and electronics noodling mixed with stunning bursts of fuzzed out guitars and acid-damaged lyrics". The CD was reissued by the UK label Acadia in 2007.

## Track listing

The Sub-Sylvian Litanies

1. "Kalyani" – 3:52
2. "You Can't Ever Come Down" – 3:02
3. "Moonsong: Pelog" – 3:47

American Bedmusic - Four Dreams For A Departing President

1. "Patriot's Lullabye" – 2:49
2. "Nightmare Train" – 3:20
3. "Invisible Man" – 3:33
4. "Mister 4th of July" – 1:48

Gospel Music For Abraham Ruddell Byrd III

1. "Gospel Music" – 4:29

The Southwestern Geriatrics Arts and Crafts Festival

1. "The Sing-Along Song" – 4:05
2. "The Elephant at the Door" – 5:13
3. "Leisure World" – 2:36
4. "The Sing-Along Song (Reprise)" – 0:48

## Credits

* Pot (Phillip Namanworth)– Piano, Conductor, Harpsichord
* Ed Sheftel – Trumpet, Flugelhorn
* Christie Thompson – Vocals (Lead on "Mister 4th of July")
* Ernest "Ernie" Anderson – Voices
* Fred Selden – Clarinet, Saxophones, Flute
* Ted Greene – Guitar
* Joseph Hunter Byrd – Organ, Producer, Vocals, Keyboards, Conductor, Synthesizer (Lead vocals on "Nightmare Train", "Invisible Man", "The Sing-Along Song")
* Larry Kass – Tabla
* Michael Whitney – Guitar (Classical)
* Chuck Bennett – Bass Trombone
* Victoria Bond – Vocals (Lead on "Kalyani", "Patriot's Lullabye", "Leisure World")
* Bob Breault – Engineer
* Ray Cappocchi – Tuba, Tenor Trombone
* Dana Chalberg – Flute, Piccolo
* John Clauder – Percussion, Drums
* Susan de Lange – Vocals, Electronic Voices (Lead on "You Can't Ever Come Down", "Moonsong: Pelog", "The Elephant at the Door")
* Meyer Hirsch – Flute, Saxophones
* Don Kerian – Trumpet, Cornet
* Gregg Kovner – Drums, Percussion
* Tom Scott – Clarinet, Saxophones, Flute
* Harvey Newmark – Bass (uncredited on album)
* Harihar Rao – Percussion (uncredited on album)
* Paul Welborne – audio reproduction consultant
* Roger Phillip – assistant to Joseph Byrd

## InfoBox

| The American Metaphysical Circus | |
| --- | --- |
|  | |
| Studio album by Joe Byrd and The Field Hippies | |
| Released | 1969 |
| Recorded | 1968 |
| Genre | Psychedelic rock |
| Length | 39:22 |
| Label | Columbia Masterworks MS 7317 |
| Producer | Joseph Byrd |


title: Thames Valley Delta Blues

abstract: Thames Valley Delta Blues is a 2009 album by Tom Hingley.

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# Thames Valley Delta Blues

***Thames Valley Delta Blues*** is a 2009 album by Tom Hingley.

## Track listing

1. "Waiting For The Walls To Come Down"
2. "All The Good Things"
3. "The Gloves Are Off"
4. "Thirst Born"
5. "Good"
6. "The Lake Of Fire"
7. "Did You See That Girl"
8. "Don't Want To Be A Fighter Any More"
9. "Everyday"
10. "Love You In The Morning"
11. "Love Week"
12. "Northern Star"
13. "The Gun"
14. "She"
15. "Tiny Babies"

## InfoBox

| Thames Valley Delta Blues | |
| --- | --- |
|  | |
| Studio album by Tom Hingley | |
| Released | 2009 |
| Genre | Acoustic |
| Label | Newmemorabila |
| Tom Hingley chronology | |
| *Happiness EP*
(2002) ***Thames Valley Delta Blues***
(2009) | |


abstract: The Thames Valley Counties Women's Football League is a women's association football competition in England covering the counties within the Thames Valley region. The League consists of seven adult divisions and two under 18 divisions. The League is at tier 7 of the women's pyramid. It promotes to the Southern Region Women's Football League Division One, and does not relegate to any league. The league was null and voided in the 2019–20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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# Thames Valley Counties Women's Football League

The **Thames Valley Counties Women's Football League** is a women's association football competition in England covering the counties within the Thames Valley region. The League consists of seven adult divisions and two under 18 divisions.

The League is at tier 7 of the women's pyramid. It promotes to the Southern Region Women's Football League Division One, and does not relegate to any league.

The league was null and voided in the 2019–20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

## Teams

The teams competing during the 2020–21 season are:

### Women's - Open Age

| **Division 1**
Badshot Lea Ladies
Banbury United Women's FC First
Carterton Town Ladies
Caversham AFC Ladies
City Belles Women
Eversley & California Ladies
Milton United Ladies
Tilehurst Panthers Women Development
Wargrave Women FC
Woking Ladies 1st
Wokingham & Emmbrook Ladies | |
| --- | --- |
| **Division 2**
Denham United Ladies Reserves
Harefield United Ladies
Headington Amateurs Ladies
Holyport Ladies
Kingsclere Ladies
Long Crendon Ladies
Oxford City Women U23
Procision Oxford Ladies
Thame FC Women
Tower Hill Ladies | |
| **Division 3 (North)**
Aylesbury United Ladies
Buckingham United Ladies
Chinnor Ladies
Easington Sports Ladies FC
EB Lions AFC Ladies
Haddenham Ladies
Launton Ladies
Milton Keynes City Women | **Division 3 (South)**
Caversham AFC Women
Mortimer Ladies
Newbury Ladies Development
S4K FC Berks County Ladies
Slough Town Rebels
Taplow United Ladies
Thatcham Flames
Wallingford Town AFC Ladies
Wargrave Womens Reserves |
| **Division 3 (East)**
Abbey Rangers FC Ladies Reserves
Ascot United Ladies Reserves
Bessingby Park Rangers Women
Guildford Saints Ladies
Hawley Ladies
Hillingdon Abbots Ladies FC
Penn & Tylers Green Ladies
Slough Town FC Ladies
Woking Ladies FC Reserves | **Division 3 (West)**
Barton United Ladies
Carterton Ladies Reserves
East Oxford Ladies
Headington Amateurs
Kidlington Ladies
Stonesfield & Chadlington Ladies
Summertown Stars AFC Ladies
Wantage Town FC Ladies
Witney Vikings Ladies |
| **Development Division 3**
AFC Henley Ladies
Goring United Ladies
Shinfield Rangers Women
Stanford-in-the-Vale Women
Thatcham Town Ladies
Wraysbury Village Ladies
Wycombe Saints Ladies
Yateley United Ladies |
|
|

### Under 18's

| **U18's North**
Abingdon United FC U18
Charlbury Town U18 Girls
Chesham United LFC U18
Kidlington Girls U18
Maidenhead Boys & Girls U18
Maidenhead United U17 Ravens
Summertown Stars AFC U18
Wycombe Wanderers FC U18 |
| --- |
| **U18's South**
AFT U17 Diamond Girls
Berks County U18 Girls
Caversham AFC U18
Laurel Park U18 Girls Starz
Sandhurst Town U17 Rockets
Tilehurst Panthers U18 Women
Wargrave Girls FC U18
Winnersh Rangers U17 Stingers
Wokingham & Emmbrook U18 |
|

### References

## InfoBox

| Country | England |
| --- | --- |
| Divisions | 9 (current season) |
| Number of teams | 81 (current season) |
| Level on pyramid | 7 |
| Promotion to | Southern Region Women's Football League Division One |
| Current champions | Abbey Rangers Ladies
(2018–19) |
| Website |  |


title: The Alpena News

abstract: The Alpena News is a general daily newspaper in the city of Alpena, Michigan in the United States. It is published by Ogden Newspapers Inc. News reports are available on line. The paper was founded in 1899. The paper currently has between 20 and 50 employees. It is the newspaper of record for Alpena County. The circulation area of the Alpena News covers much of Northern Michigan, with a particular emphasis on counties in the northeast lower peninsula.

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# The Alpena News

***The Alpena News*** is a general daily newspaper in the city of Alpena, Michigan in the United States. It is published by Ogden Newspapers Inc. News reports are available on line. The paper was founded in 1899. The paper currently has between 20 and 50 employees.

It is the newspaper of record for Alpena County. The circulation area of the Alpena News covers much of Northern Michigan, with a particular emphasis on counties in the northeast lower peninsula.

## History

On August 1, 1899, E.S. Meers began publishing *The Alpena Evening News*. It was renamed as *The Alpena News* in 1914.

In its early years it was edited by James Collins, a fiery and opinionated Irishman, who continued as editor until 1909 when he then edited the *Alpena Argus-Pioneer*.

Alpena had many papers initially. There have been at least a dozen papers (some are name changes) over the years. In 1900, there were two dailies, the *Echo* and the *News*; and three weeklies, *Alpena Weekly Argus*, *Farmer* and *Pioneer*. The *News* was left as the sole survivor by 1918.

*The Alpena News* is owned by Ogden Newspapers, which includes Escanaba's *Daily Press*, Houghton's *The Daily Mining Gazette*, Iron Mountain *Daily News*, Marquette's *The Mining Journal*, and *Discover*.

1. Alpena News. "Alpena News". Linked in. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
2. "2022-2023 Michigan Press Association Member Directory". *Michigan Press Association*. 2022-02-01. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
3. "Michigan Press Association list of members". Michigan Press Association. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
4. *The Alpena News* home page.
5. "Alpena County". *Michigan Newspaper History*. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
6. "ALPENA NEWS". *cortera.com*.
7. Law & Law 1975, p. 41.
8. Law & Law 1975, p. 39.
9. Law & Law 1975, p. 40.

## Sources

* Law, John Wesley; Law, Deloris A. (1975). *Home Was Alpena*. Alpena, Michigan: Village Press. ISBN 978-1-60307-240-3.

## InfoBox

The Alpena News
|  | |
| --- | --- |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Ogden Newspapers |
| Publisher | William Speer |
| Editor | Steve Murch |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Headquarters | 130 Park Place, Alpena 49707 |
| Circulation | 5,918 Daily<br>6,662 Sunday (as of 2022) |
| Website | thealpenanews.com |


title: The Amulet of Samarkand

abstract: The Amulet of Samarkand is a young adult novel of alternate history, fantasy and magic. It is the first book in the Bartimaeus Sequence written by English author Jonathan Stroud. The first edition (paperback) was published in September 2003 by Doubleday in the United Kingdom. The book and series are about power struggles in a magical dystopia centred in London, England, and feature a mix of current and ancient, secular and mythological themes. The book is named after a magical artifact created in the ancient Asian city of Samarkand, around which the story revolves.

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# The Amulet of Samarkand

***The Amulet of Samarkand*** is a young adult novel of alternate history, fantasy and magic. It is the first book in the *Bartimaeus Sequence* written by English author Jonathan Stroud. The first edition (paperback) was published in September 2003 by Doubleday in the United Kingdom. The book and series are about power struggles in a magical dystopia centred in London, England, and feature a mix of current and ancient, secular and mythological themes. The book is named after a magical artifact created in the ancient Asian city of Samarkand, around which the story revolves.

## Plot summary

In an alternate London where the British Empire dominates the world through control of magic, and commoners are governed by the ruling class of magicians, five-year-old Nathaniel begins an apprenticeship to magician Arthur Underwood, Minister of Internal Affairs.

At the age of ten, Nathaniel is presented to a gathering of magicians including the formidable Simon Lovelace, who dismisses Nathaniel's talents and humiliates him. Embittered toward Underwood, Nathaniel plots revenge. Through a scrying glass, Nathaniel sees Lovelace receive a package containing the powerful Amulet of Samarkand. Lovelace plans to use the Amulet to seize control of the government.

Days after his twelfth birthday, Nathaniel summons the djinn Bartimaeus and charges him to steal the Amulet. Bartimaeus, ordered to spy on Lovelace, travels to the magician Sholto Pinn's curio shop. He learns the Amulet had been under government protection. Bartimaeus' presence is discovered and he is detained in the Tower of London. Underwood confiscates Nathaniel's summoning paraphernalia, and is called to the Tower to interrogate Bartimaeus.

At the Tower, Bartimaeus is unsuccessfully interrogated by Pinn and Jessica Whitwell, Minister of Security. Bartimaeus escapes and flees, unwittingly leading Lovelace to the Underwood house. Lovelace threatens Underwood and discovers the Amulet in his study. Nathaniel reveals himself as the thief, but his master encourages Lovelace to kill his apprentice instead of him. Lovelace's spirits destroy the house; the Underwoods perish but Bartimaeus saves Nathaniel.

Nathaniel and Bartimaeus travel to Heddlehem Hall to stop Lovelace's coup. Bartimaeus battles a mysterious bearded mercenary, who displays extraordinary resistance to magic. Nathaniel is discovered by Lovelace and his master Schyler, who offers an ultimatum: to join Lovelace's new order, or die. Nathaniel kills Schyler using magical firework-cubes, and he and Bartimaeus arrive at the conference of magicians. Nathaniel attempts to warn the attendees but Whitwell places him in an impenetrable bubble as Lovelace, shielded by the Amulet, blows an ancient horn to call forth the immense spirit Ramuthra, who destroys the surrounding magicians and spirits. Bartimaeus distracts Lovelace, allowing Nathaniel to seize the Amulet. Ramuthra obliterates Lovelace, and Nathaniel delivers the words of dismissal and breaks the summoning horn. Ramuthra disappears, and Nathaniel presents the Amulet to Prime Minister Rupert Devereaux. Nathaniel becomes the quiet hero of the government. He strikes a bargain with Bartimaeus: in return for keeping Nathaniel's true name a secret, the magician will not summon him again. With Bartimaeus’ grudging respect, Nathaniel unbinds him, beginning a true magician's life under a new master, Jessica Whitwell.

## Awards

*The Amulet of Samarkand* has received the following accolades:

* Booklist starred review (2003)
* American Library Association (ALA) Notable Book (2004)
* Best Books for Young Adults Top Ten Pick (2004)
* Bank Street Best Book of the Year (2004)
* Booklist Top 10 Fantasy Book for Youth (2004)
* Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor Book (2004)
* Locus Award for Young Adult Fiction Nominee (2004)
* Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults (2004)
* Nevada Young Readers' Award (YA) Nominee (2005)
* Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis for Jugendbuch Nominee (2005)
* Evergreen Teen Book Award Nominee (2006)
* Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers Nominee (2006)
* Indian Paintbrush Book Award (Grades 4–6) Nominee (2007)

## InfoBox

The Bartimaeus Trilogy: The Amulet of Samarkand
| Original cover | |
| --- | --- |
| Author | Jonathan Stroud |
| Language | English |
| Series | *Bartimaeus* series |
| Genre | Children's, Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
| Publication date | 30 September 2003 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Paperback & Hardback) |
| Pages | 462 (first edition, paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-7868-1859-X (first edition, paperback) |
| OCLC | 52509519 |
| LC Class | PZ7.S92475 Am 2003 |
| Followed by | *The Golem's Eye* |


title: Siphonochelus japonicus

abstract: Siphonochelus japonicus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.

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# Siphonochelus japonicus

***Siphonochelus japonicus*** is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.

## Description

## Distribution

## InfoBox

| *Siphonochelus japonicus* | |
| --- | --- |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Family: | Muricidae |
| Genus: | *Siphonochelus* |
| Species: | ***S. japonicus*** |
| Binomial name | |
| ***Siphonochelus japonicus***<br>(A. Adams, 1863) | |
|
| Synonyms | |
| *Typhis japonicus* A. Adams, 1863 | |


title: Ram Shankar (bowls)

abstract: Ram Shankar is a former Fijian international lawn bowler.

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# Ram Shankar (bowls)

**Ram Shankar** (born 1938) is a former Fijian international lawn bowler.

## Bowls career

Shankar has represented Fiji at the Commonwealth Games, in the fours event at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.

He won a silver medal at the Asia Pacific Bowls Championships in the 1995 fours in Dunedin, New Zealand.

He was the Vice President of the Fiji Association of Sport and National Olympic Committee from 1997-2003.

## InfoBox

Ram Shankar
| Personal information | |
| --- | --- |
| Nationality | Fijian |
| Born | (1938-03-30) 30 March 1938 |
| Medal record      Representing   Asia Pacific Bowls Championships  1995 Dunedin fours | |


title: 1889 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

abstract: The 1889 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa during the 1889 college football season. On September 26, 1889, Martin Sampson, who would later score the first touchdown in school history, led a meeting regarding the organization of an S.U.I. football team. It was this suggestion that earned Sampson the title of coach and captain of the team. In the following days, Iowa sent out a challenge to any team in the state of Iowa for a game of football. The one team to accept Iowa's challenge: Iowa College. The Hawkeyes were no strangers to the Pioneers, as the two schools had met on the baseball diamond in the 20 years before. The game date was set for November 16, and the preparations for the game began. Preparations were difficult at Iowa, as proper management and leadership was obviously lacking at team practices. That was hardly the case with practices at Iowa College. With the help of Frank Everest and Lou Van Giesen, two men with playing experience back east, the Hawkeyes were able to field a team. Iowa was outmatched, and lost the game, 24–0. Although a rematch was scheduled to be played on Thanksgiving, it was canceled due to inclement weather. With that, Iowa College had won the first championship west of the Mississippi River.

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# 1889 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

1889 Midwestern college football independents records
|  | Conf | | | | |  |  | Overall | | | | |
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| Team | W |  | L |  | T |  |  | W |  | L |  | T |
| Miami (OH) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4 |  | 0 |  | 0 |
| Butler |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 |  | 0 |  | 0 |
| Washington University |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 |  | 0 |  | 0 |
| Iowa College |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  | 0 |  | 0 |
| Lake Forest |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  | 0 |  | 0 |
| Notre Dame |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  | 0 |  | 0 |
| South Dakota |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  | 0 |  | 1 |
| Minnesota |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 |  | 1 |  | 0 |
| Purdue |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 |  | 1 |  | 0 |
| South Dakota Agricultural |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 |  | 0 |  | 1 |
| Northwestern |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 |  | 2 |  | 0 |
| Cincinnati |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  | 1 |  | 0 |
| Wabash |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  | 1 |  | 0 |
| Michigan |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  | 2 |  | 0 |
| Indiana |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 |  | 1 |  | 1 |
| Iowa |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 |  | 1 |  | 0 |
| Wisconsin |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 |  | 2 |  | 0 |
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The **1889 Iowa Hawkeyes football team** represented the University of Iowa during the 1889 college football season. On September 26, 1889, Martin Sampson, who would later score the first touchdown in school history, led a meeting regarding the organization of an S.U.I. football team. It was this suggestion that earned Sampson the title of coach and captain of the team. In the following days, Iowa sent out a challenge to any team in the state of Iowa for a game of football. The one team to accept Iowa's challenge: Iowa College. The Hawkeyes were no strangers to the Pioneers, as the two schools had met on the baseball diamond in the 20 years before. The game date was set for November 16, and the preparations for the game began.

Preparations were difficult at Iowa, as proper management and leadership was obviously lacking at team practices. That was hardly the case with practices at Iowa College. With the help of Frank Everest and Lou Van Giesen, two men with playing experience back east, the Hawkeyes were able to field a team. Iowa was outmatched, and lost the game, 240. Although a rematch was scheduled to be played on Thanksgiving, it was canceled due to inclement weather. With that, Iowa College had won the first championship west of the Mississippi River.

## Schedule

| Date | Opponent | Site | Result |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| November 16 | at Iowa College |  | L 0–24 |
| November 28 | Iowa College | Iowa City, IA | Canceled |

* MacCambridge, M. (2005) *ESPN College Football Encyclopedia*. New York: ESPN Books. ISBN 1-4013-3703-1.
* Lamb, D. and McGrane, B. (1964) *75 Years with the Fighting Hawkeyes*. WM. C. Brown Company. ASIN B0007E01F8

## InfoBox

| 1889 Iowa Hawkeyes football | |
| --- | --- |
| Conference | Independent |
| Record | 0–1 |
| Head coach | * None |
| Home stadium | Iowa Field |
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title: William W. Link

abstract:
William Walter Link was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Swiec, Poland, Link immigrated to the United States in 1897 with his parents, who settled in Chicago, Illinois.
He attended the parochial and public schools.
He attended the department of engineering of Lewis Institute, Chicago, Illinois.
He engaged in the enameling business at Chicago, Illinois from 1912 to 1932.
He was also interested in banking.
He served as president of the Board of Local Improvements, Chicago, Illinois from 1933 to 1936.
He served as general secretary of the Polish-American Democratic Organization of Illinois since 1932.
Chief clerk of the Superior Court of Cook County in 1942 and 1943.
He served as vice president of the Board of Civil Service Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, in 1943 and 1944. Link was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-ninth Congress.
He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1946 to the Eightieth Congress.
He resumed the banking business as a director of the Manufacturers' National Bank of Chicago.
He was also interested in sociological work.
He died in Chicago, Illinois, September 23, 1950.
He was interred in St. Adelbert's Cemetery.

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# William W. Link

**William Walter Link** (February 12, 1884 – September 23, 1950) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

Born in Swiec, Poland, Link immigrated to the United States in 1897 with his parents, who settled in Chicago, Illinois. He attended the parochial and public schools. He attended the department of engineering of Lewis Institute, Chicago, Illinois. He engaged in the enameling business at Chicago, Illinois from 1912 to 1932. He was also interested in banking. He served as president of the Board of Local Improvements, Chicago, Illinois from 1933 to 1936. He served as general secretary of the Polish-American Democratic Organization of Illinois since 1932. Chief clerk of the Superior Court of Cook County in 1942 and 1943. He served as vice president of the Board of Civil Service Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, in 1943 and 1944.

Link was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-ninth Congress (January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1947). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1946 to the Eightieth Congress. He resumed the banking business as a director of the Manufacturers' National Bank of Chicago. He was also interested in sociological work. He died in Chicago, Illinois, September 23, 1950. He was interred in St. Adelbert's Cemetery.

* United States Congress. "William W. Link (id: L000334)". *Biographical Directory of the United States Congress*.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

## InfoBox

| William W. Link | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 7th district | |
| **In office**
January 3, 1945  January 3, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Leonard W. Schuetz |
| Succeeded by | Thomas L. Owens |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | (1884-02-12)February 12, 1884
Świecie, Poland |
| Died | September 23, 1950(1950-09-23) (aged 66)
Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
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title: Verticordia polytricha

abstract: Verticordia polytricha, commonly known as northern cauliflower, is a flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is an erect, bushy shrub with linear leaves and dense heads of white flowers in late spring and summer.

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# Verticordia polytricha

***Verticordia polytricha***, commonly known as **northern cauliflower**, is a flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is an erect, bushy shrub with linear leaves and dense heads of white flowers in late spring and summer.

## Description

*Verticordia polytricha* is a shrub with a single stem at its base but which is densely branched and bushy. It grows to a height of 0.7–1.8 m (2–6 ft) and 0.6–1.0 cm (0.2–0.4 in) wide. Its leaves are linear in shape, semi-circular or triangular in cross-section, 3–10 mm (0.1–0.4 in) long and those near the ends of the branches are crowded.

The flowers are scented and arranged in dense, corymb-like groups near the ends of the branches, each flower on a stalk about 2–5 mm (0.08–0.2 in) long. The floral cup is hemispherical, 1.0–1.5 mm (0.04–0.06 in) long and hairy on the upper half. The sepals are creamish-white, about 3 mm (0.1 in) long and have a fringe of long hairs. The petals are the same colour as the sepals, spreading at first, erect later, 1.0–1.5 mm (0.04–0.06 in) long and hairy on the outside. The style is 4.5 mm (0.2 in) long, gently curved and hairy near the purple-coloured tip. Flowering time is from late September to February.

## Taxonomy and naming

*Verticordia polytricha* was first formally described by George Bentham in 1859 from a specimen collected by Augustus Oldfield and the description was published in *Flora Australiensis*. The specific epithet (*polytricha*) is derived from the Ancient Greek words *poly* meaning "many" and *thrix* meaning "hair" referring to the hairs on the sepals.

In his review of the genus in 1991, Alex George placed this species in subgenus *Verticordia*, section *Corymbiformis* along with *V. densiflora*, *V. brownii*, *V. eriocephala* and *V. capillaris*.

## Distribution and habitat

This verticordia occurs between Binnu and Kalbarri and nearby areas in the Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest and Yalgoo biogeographic regions where it grows in sand, usually over sandstone in heath and shrubland.

## Ecology

A native bee, *Euryglossa evansi* has been observed visiting flowers of this verticordia.

## Conservation

*Verticordia polytricha* is classified as "Priority Four" by the Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife, meaning that is rare or near threatened.

## Use in horticulture

Northern cauliflower is a hardy and reliable shrub in gardens and is readily propagated from cuttings but can also be grown from seed. It has been grown successfully in full sun in a range of soils and has flowered within 18 months of seed germination.

## InfoBox

| Northern cauliflower | |
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| Conservation status | |
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Priority Four — Rare Taxa (DEC) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| *Clade*: | Tracheophytes |
| *Clade*: | Angiosperms |
| *Clade*: | Eudicots |
| *Clade*: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | *Verticordia* |
| Subgenus: | *Verticordia* subg. *Verticordia* |
| Section: | *Verticordia* sect. *Corymbiformis* |
| Species: | ***V. polytricha*** |
| Binomial name | |
| ***Verticordia polytricha***
Benth. | |
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title: That's You!

abstract: That's You! is a 2017 party game developed by Wish Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game is a PlayStation 4 exclusive and was the inaugural title of Sony's PlayLink range.

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# That's You!

***That's You!*** is a 2017 party game developed by Wish Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game is a PlayStation 4 exclusive and was the inaugural title of Sony's PlayLink range.

## Gameplay

*That's You!,* as with all titles on Sony's PlayLink range, allows 2-6 players to use their phones and tablet devices as controllers via a companion app. This connects to the PlayStation 4 through the host Wi-Fi network.

*That's You* is hosted by a southern American narrator, who takes the group through a succession of themed social situations. These ask the players questions and set them challenges to find out how well they know one another.

During the game's set-up players are asked to choose a playing card based on Jungian archetypes. and take a selfie, to which numerous filters can be applied. The selfies can be retaken at any point and form an integral part of the gameplay.

To score, players must vote on who they think best answers the question through secret ballots on their phones. As the questions are subjective and there is no correct answer, points are awarded by voting consensus, with the scores increasing relative to the number of players in agreement. The game then elaborates by focusing on a selected individual and getting the players to draw, write, and perform challenges based on their knowledge of them. These rounds are similarly scored by consensus.

### *Pass It On*

The *That’s You!* app features a standalone multiplayer *Pass It On* game, similar to the Final Game, in which a player is asked to take a selfie and embellish it using the app’s art tools, according to a set challenge. After 10 seconds they are prompted to hand the device over to another player to further embellish or undermine. The device is exchanged until the picture is considered complete.

### User Generated Content

Players can create their own content for *That’s You!*, with the option of either writing their own Question Game text questions, or completing an app-based picture challenge, which the game then converts into a photo-based Question Game asset.

## Reception

*That's You!* received "Mixed or average" reviews from 27 critics on Metacritic. The game has been praised for its art style, themed after American independent filmmaking.

*GamePro* gave a positive review, awarding the game 78%. *GamePro* praised *That's You!'s* graphics and sense of humour, but did critique the game for being too long. *Hardcore Gamer* also gave a positive review, giving the game a 7/10 and praising its use of the PlayStation Link technology, but reviewer Tyler Robertson raised concerns that the game's price compared unfavourably with the competing *Jackbox Party Pack*. *IGN Spain* gave a mixed review, stating that the game was visually appealing but repetitive, and especially criticised *That's You's* two-player mode as boring. Eurogamer Italy concurred that the game was repetitive and boring in a generally negative review.

### Accolades

The game won the award for "Casual/Social Game" at The Independent Game Developers' Association Awards 2017, whereas its other nominations were for "Game by a Small Studio" and the "Creativity and Heritage Award". It was also nominated for "Best Family/Social Game" at the 2017 Game Critics Awards, and for "Gameplay Innovation" at the 2018 Develop Awards.

## InfoBox

| That's You! | |
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| Developer(s) | Wish Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
| Platform(s) |  |
| Release | July 4, 2017 |
| Genre(s) | Party |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |


title: Nana (Manet)

abstract: Nana is a painting by French painter Édouard Manet. It was completed in 1877 and was refused at the Salon of Paris the same year. Manet decided to show his painting in the window of a shop on the Boulevard des Capucines, one of Paris’s main streets. The painting gathered attention and crowds during its exhibition, due to Manet's fame in Paris. The work is now at the Kunsthalle Hamburg art museum in Germany.

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# Nana (Manet)

***Nana*** is a painting by French painter Édouard Manet. It was completed in 1877 and was refused at the Salon of Paris the same year. Manet decided to show his painting in the window of a shop on the Boulevard des Capucines, one of Paris’s main streets. The painting gathered attention and crowds during its exhibition, due to Manet's fame in Paris. The work is now at the Kunsthalle Hamburg art museum in Germany.

## Description

The painting shows a young and beautiful woman who stands before a mirror with two extinguished candles, her face turned to the spectator. Her dress is incomplete; she wears a white chemise, blue corset, silk stockings and high-heeled footwear. The interior suggests that it is a boudoir. Behind the woman is a sofa with two pillows. An elegantly dressed man, sitting on the sofa, can be partly seen on the right of the painting. On the left side, there is a chair, a table and a flowerpot.

## Interpretations

Both the title and the numerous details suggest that the picture represents a high class prostitute and her client. "Nana" was a popular assumed name for female prostitutes during the second half of the 19th century (much like the connotation "Candy" has had for English-speakers more recently). Even today the French word "nana" is used to describe a frivolous woman (or simply "a female" in *argot*).

## Reception

Manet wanted to present the painting at the Salon of Paris but it was rejected because it was deemed to be contemptuous of the morality of the time. French society was not prepared for such frank depictions of prostitution, and the critics did not see the artistic qualities of the work and concentrated solely on the scene which was represented. One of the defenders of Manet was Émile Zola who in 1880 published a novel of the same name as the ninth volume of *Les Rougon-Macquart* series. However, there is no clear evidence of mutual inspiration in the choice of the theme and the title as the book was published three years later. It is likely that Manet found inspiration in *L'Assommoir*, Zola's previous book, in which the character of Nana appears for the first time.

* The article is a translation of Polish article "Nana (obraz Maneta)" as of 2010-03-24

## InfoBox

| Nana | |
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| Artist | Édouard Manet |
| Year | 1877 |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 154 cm × 115 cm (61 in × 45 in) |
| Location | Kunsthalle Hamburg, Hamburg |


title: The Arrival (1991 film)

abstract: The Arrival is a 1991 American science fiction horror film directed by David Schmoeller.

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# The Arrival (1991 film)

***The Arrival*** is a 1991 American science fiction horror film directed by David Schmoeller.

## Plot

After crash-landing, an alien infiltrates the failing body of Max Page, an elderly man on the brink of death. Despite dying during his 73rd birthday celebration, he inexplicably revives on the autopsy table, his health rejuvenated and aging reversed.

He develops a disturbing craving for the estrogen-infused blood of ovulating women, leading him to commit grisly murders. Despite longing for a normal relationship with his nurse, his murderous compulsion, requiring a victim every 48 hours, proves insurmountable.

Thirteen weeks later, FBI Agent John Mills enters the scene to hunt down the mysterious serial killer. When he shows Max's son a photo of the suspect, the son is shocked to recognize his rejuvenated father. Together, they conclude that an alien presence has taken control of Max's body, driving him to commit the brutal murders.

## Production

The film was shot in San Diego.

## Release

*The Arrival* was shown at the 1991 Toronto International Film Festival as part of their Midnight Madness screenings.

## Reception

From a contemporary review, *Psychotronic Video* magazine referred to the film as a "dull movie".

Cavett Binion (AllMovie) gave the film a two star out of five rating, noting that "very little is done with the premise of the alien's estrogen requirements, other than to show Max sniffing around in some rather inappropriate places." In his book *Horror and Science Fiction Film IV*, Donald C Willis described the film as "mawkish and routine except for the gradual-rejuvenation idea."

Creature Feature gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, stating that while the exposition on the alien is lacking, that the movie packs an emotional punch.

Moira gave the movie 2 out of four stars, praising the ideas of the movie but finding the execution somewhat lacking.

TV Guide found the movie to be lackluster, although it did find the cameos of Carolyn Purdy-Gordon as a drunk and Stuart Gordon to be of note to genre fans.

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| The Arrival | |
| --- | --- |
| Directed by | David Schmoeller |
| Produced by | * Gary Schmoeller * Ron Matonak |
| Starring |  |
| Cinematography | Steve Grass |
| Edited by | Randy Bricker |
| Music by | Richard Band |
| Production
company | Del Mar Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Rapid Film Group (US)
Filmtrust Motion Picture Licensing (Non-US) |
| Release date |  |
| Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | United States |


title: WRTW

abstract: WRTW is a Christian radio station licensed in Crown Point, Indiana, broadcasting on 90.5 MHz FM. It is owned by Hyles Anderson College. Its studios are located in the former federal courthouse and post office building on State Street in Downtown Hammond. WRTW airs traditional Christian music and locally produced Christian talk and teaching programs, as well as national programs such as Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee, Family Altar with Lester Roloff, and Unshackled! The station has also aired local high school sports games.

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# WRTW

**WRTW** is a Christian radio station licensed in Crown Point, Indiana, broadcasting on 90.5 MHz FM. It is owned by Hyles Anderson College. Its studios are located in the former federal courthouse and post office building on State Street in Downtown Hammond.

WRTW airs traditional Christian music and locally produced Christian talk and teaching programs, as well as national programs such as *Thru the Bible* with J. Vernon McGee, *Family Altar* with Lester Roloff, and *Unshackled!* The station has also aired local high school sports games.

## History

Hyles-Anderson College first applied for a construction permit to build a station at 90.5 FM in 1989. However, Moody Bible Institute filed a competing application for the frequency and was granted a construction permit to build a station, which was to simulcast WMBI-FM. Moody's station was never built, and Hyles-Anderson was granted a construction permit in 2007. The station began broadcasting in May 2010.

## Simulcast

In 2010, Hyles-Anderson College purchased the construction permit for a new radio station at 90.5 FM in Paxton, Illinois from the California Association for Research and Education, Inc. for $15,000. On May 14, 2012, WRTW began to be simulcast on 90.5 WRTK in Paxton, covering East-Central Illinois.

| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP () | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| WRTK | 90.5 FM | Paxton, Illinois | 176945 | 3,000 | 128  (420 ft) | A | LMS |

41°20′56″N 87°24′04″W / 41.349°N 87.401°W / 41.349; -87.401

## InfoBox

WRTW
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| --- | --- |
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| Broadcast area | Chicago market / Northwest Indiana |
| Frequency | 90.5 MHz |
| Branding | The Key |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Hyles Anderson College |
| History | |
| First air date | May 2010 |
| Call sign meaning | "We Reach the World" |
| Technical information | |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 28188 |
| Class | B1 |
| ERP | 3,100 watts |
| HAAT | 183 meters (600 ft) |
| Repeater(s) | WRTK (90.5 MHz) Paxton, Illinois |
| Links | |
| Public license information |  |
| Webcast | Available on website |
| Website | thekeyfm.com |


title: Sir Kenneth Lee, 1st Baronet

abstract: Sir Kenneth Lee, 1st Baronet was an English businessman and civil servant. Born in 1879, his family were "long connected with the cotton industry". His grandfather Henry Lee had founded the cotton manufacturer Tootal Broadhurst Lee and his father Harold Lee, JP had been a senior executive in the company. Lee was involved in the company's management by the late 1900s, when he met the American soprano Giulia Strakosch while he was in the United States on business; they married in London in 1910. Lee was subsequently chairman and president of his family's business. He was pioneered the use of scientific research in the industry and played a role in inventing crease-resistant processes. During the First World War, Lee sat on the Imperial Shipping Committee and government advisory committees on trade, industry and patents. From 1925, he was a member of the commission investigating the coal industry. He was knighted in 1934. When the Second World War broke out, he was appointed Director-General of the Ministry of Information in 1939, serving until 1940. In 1940, he was a member of the UK's trade mission to South America and in 1941 was appointed one of the Board of Trade's representatives in the US. He was created a baronet in 1941 and died on 18 October 1967.

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# Sir Kenneth Lee, 1st Baronet

**Sir Kenneth Lee, 1st Baronet** (1879 – 18 October 1967) was an English businessman and civil servant.

Born in 1879, his family were "long connected with the cotton industry". His grandfather Henry Lee had founded the cotton manufacturer Tootal Broadhurst Lee and his father Harold Lee, JP (died 1936) had been a senior executive in the company. Lee was involved in the company's management by the late 1900s, when he met the American soprano Giulia Strakosch (daughter of the impresario Max Strakosch) while he was in the United States on business; they married in London in 1910. Lee was subsequently chairman and president of his family's business. He was pioneered the use of scientific research in the industry and played a role in inventing crease-resistant processes.

During the First World War, Lee sat on the Imperial Shipping Committee and government advisory committees on trade, industry and patents. From 1925, he was a member of the commission investigating the coal industry. He was knighted in 1934. When the Second World War broke out, he was appointed Director-General of the Ministry of Information in 1939, serving until 1940. In 1940, he was a member of the UK's trade mission to South America and in 1941 was appointed one of the Board of Trade's representatives in the US. He was created a baronet in 1941 and died on 18 October 1967.


title: Ralph O. Rychener

abstract: Ralph Orlando Rychener was an American physician and basketball player. He was born in Archbold, Ohio in March 1897. While attending the University of Michigan, he played three years on the school's basketball team. He was one of the leading scorers on the 1917–18 and 1918–19 teams, and the captain of the 1919–20 team. After receiving his medical degree from Michigan, he was a resident at the University of Michigan Hospital for three years. Rychener then moved to Memphis where he practiced as an ophthalmologist for more than 30 years. He also served as an associate professor at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He was elected to the American Ophthalmological Society in 1933. In 1951, he received the University of Michigan's Distinguished Alumni Service Award. He died at age 64 in February 1962 from a cerebral hemorrhage.

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# Ralph O. Rychener

**Ralph Orlando Rychener** (March 1, 1897 – February 12, 1962) was an American physician and basketball player. He was born in Archbold, Ohio in March 1897. While attending the University of Michigan, he played three years on the school's basketball team. He was one of the leading scorers on the 1917–18 and 1918–19 teams, and the captain of the 1919–20 team. After receiving his medical degree from Michigan, he was a resident at the University of Michigan Hospital for three years. Rychener then moved to Memphis where he practiced as an ophthalmologist for more than 30 years. He also served as an associate professor at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He was elected to the American Ophthalmological Society in 1933. In 1951, he received the University of Michigan's Distinguished Alumni Service Award. He died at age 64 in February 1962 from a cerebral hemorrhage.

## InfoBox

Ralph O. Rychener
| Rychener portrait from the National Library of Medicine | |
| --- | --- |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1897-03-01)March 1, 1897<br>Archbold, Ohio |
| Died | February 12, 1962(1962-02-12) (aged 64) |
| Nationality | American |
| Career information | |
| College | Michigan |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| University of Michigan Distinguished Alumni Service Award, 1951 | |
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title: William Parker (bishop)

abstract: William Alonzo Parker was a former Anglican Bishop of Shrewsbury.

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# William Parker (bishop)

**William Alonzo Parker** (31 January 1897  28 April 1982) was a former Anglican Bishop of Shrewsbury.

## Family, education and war

He was son of W. H. Parker of Alkrington, Lancashire; he was educated at Manchester University. During the First World War he served in the Royal Tank Corps, which he joined in 1916, and was Mentioned in Despatches. He left the army in 1924 and completed his university studies, graduating as Bachelor of Commerce in 1926 and Master of Arts (MA) in 1939.

## Ministry

Parker was made a deacon in Advent 1928 (23 December) and ordained a priest the following Advent (22 December 1929) – both times by Leonard Burrows, Bishop of Sheffield at Sheffield Cathedral (Parker's title/curacy). He was a curate at Sheffield Cathedral 1928–1930 and then Bishop's Chaplain at St. George's Cathedral, Jerusalem 1931–1937. He was then successively vicar of St Matthew, Gosport, 1937–1942. At the beginning of the Second World War he was a Senior Chaplain of the Forces (1939–40).

He was vicar of St Chad, Shrewsbury 1942–1946 before being appointed Archdeacon of Stafford in 1945, a post he held until his appointment to the episcopate 14 years later. He was also chaplain of the Order of St John from 1955 to 1960, and later sub-prelate of the order, provost of Denstone College 1960–1967. He was consecrated a bishop on 30 November 1959, by Geoffrey Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury, at Westminster Abbey. He retired as bishop in 1969.

## Marriage and later life

In 1930 he married Ellen, daughter of Robert Hodgson (a priest) of Hooton Roberts, Yorkshire.

In retirement he lived at Church Stretton, Shropshire. He died at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 1982, aged 95.


title: VIP Tires and Service

abstract: VIP Tires and Service, previously known as VIP Parts, Tires and Service, before the auto part business segment purchase by O'Reilly Auto Parts in December 2012. Prior to the O'Reilly purchase, VIP was the largest independently owned automotive aftermarket company in New England and the 14th largest in the United States. Founded in 1958, VIP Tires and Service is based in Auburn, Maine, the fifth (2018) largest city in the state. In September 2001, VIP was purchased by Quirk Tires and Service. Quirk Tires was founded by Edward S. Quirk in 1926 in Watertown, Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest tire dealers in the United States. VIP is now headed by John P. Quirk, Edward's grandson, who serves as President and CEO of the company. As of October 2021, VIP has 65 stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont. In 2008 VIP Tires & Service received the Polk Inventory Efficiency Award in the retailer/distributor category for advanced product control technology. The Polk Inventory Efficiency Award, presented by R.L. Polk & Co., recognizes and rewards outstanding aftermarket companies for process improvements relative to inventory efficiency. In 2018 VIP Tires & Service Owner and CEO, John Quirk, was named "Independent Tire Dealer of the Year" by Modern Tire Dealer Magazine. From 1981–2007 VIP Tires and Service sponsored a one-day event held at the Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine. The event was the largest single day car show in northern New England. The event combined a car show with a drag race. It drew fans of show cars, from classic muscle cars to Corvettes and customized tuner cars as well as trucks and motorcycles.

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# VIP Tires and Service

**VIP Tires and Service**, previously known as **VIP Parts, Tires and Service**, before the auto part business segment purchase by O'Reilly Auto Parts in December 2012. Prior to the O'Reilly purchase, VIP was the largest independently owned automotive aftermarket company in New England and the 14th largest in the United States.

Founded in 1958, VIP Tires and Service is based in Auburn, Maine, the fifth (2018) largest city in the state. In September 2001, VIP was purchased by **Quirk Tires and Service**. Quirk Tires was founded by Edward S. Quirk in 1926 in Watertown, Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest tire dealers in the United States. VIP is now headed by John P. Quirk, Edward's grandson, who serves as President and CEO of the company.

As of October 2021, VIP has 65 stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont.

In 2008 VIP Tires & Service received the Polk Inventory Efficiency Award in the retailer/distributor category for advanced product control technology. The Polk Inventory Efficiency Award, presented by R.L. Polk & Co., recognizes and rewards outstanding aftermarket companies for process improvements relative to inventory efficiency.

In 2018 VIP Tires & Service Owner and CEO, John Quirk, was named "Independent Tire Dealer of the Year" by *Modern Tire Dealer Magazine*.

From 1981–2007 VIP Tires and Service sponsored a one-day event held at the Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine. The event was the largest single day car show in northern New England. The event combined a car show with a drag race. It drew fans of show cars, from classic muscle cars to Corvettes and customized tuner cars as well as trucks and motorcycles.

1. O'Reilly purchasing VIP Auto's parts assets Tire Business, December 18, 2012
2. Ulrich, Bob (July 2011). "Tire Kingdom v. Discount Tire". *Modern Tire Dealer*. **92** (7): 18–26.
3. "V.I.P., INC · Lewiston, ME United States". Hoover's. 2010-10-21. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
4. "VIP Parts, Tires and Service (Official site)". Vipauto.com. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
5. "R. L. Polk & Co. Announces 2008 Inventory Efficiency Award Winners" (press release) Retrieved on September 8, 2008.
6. Guyette, James E. "VIP Tire Wins Polk Award". *Motor Age*. Retrieved September 8, 2008.
7. "Meet the 2018 Tire Dealer of the Year" (press release) Retrieved on January 2, 2019.
8. "Meet the 2018 Tire Dealer of the Year". *Modern Tire Dealer*. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
9. "26th Annual VIP Show, Shine and Drag – June 24, 2007". *Motortopia*. Retrieved September 8, 2008.

## InfoBox

VIP Tires and Service
| Industry | Automotive aftermarket company |
| --- | --- |
| Founded | 1958 (1958) |
| Headquarters | Auburn, Maine |
| Key people | John P. Quirk (President and CEO) |
| Parent | Quirk Tires and Service |
| Website | www.vipauto.com |


title: Verticordia rutilastra

abstract: Verticordia rutilastra, commonly known as little grandiflora, is a flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae and is endemic to Southwest Australia, a biodiversity hotspot in Western Australia. It is a small shrub with short upper branches, narrow leaves and yellow, feathery flowers, often with a star-like red centre.

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# Verticordia rutilastra

***Verticordia rutilastra***, commonly known as **little grandiflora**, is a flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae and is endemic to Southwest Australia, a biodiversity hotspot in Western Australia. It is a small shrub with short upper branches, narrow leaves and yellow, feathery flowers, often with a star-like red centre.

## Description

*Verticordia rutilastra* is an irregularly branched shrub with short upper branches, which grows to a height of 20–70 cm (8–30 in) and 5–50 cm (2–20 in) wide. Its leaves are linear in shape, 4–8 mm (0.2–0.3 in) long and more or less triangular in cross-section with a rounded end with a point.

The flowers are arranged in corymb-like groups on the ends of the branches, each flower on an erect stalk 10–15 mm (0.4–0.6 in) long. The floral cup is about 2 mm (0.08 in) long, rough and glabrous. The sepals are about 5 mm (0.20 in) long, spreading, yellow at first, turning red with age with 8 to 10 feathery lobes. The petals are a similar colour to the petals but change colour earlier, so that the red appears to spread from the centre of the flower. The petals are about 4 mm (0.2 in) long, spreading, with long, pointed, finger-like lobes. The style is very short and straight. Flowering time is from September to November.

## Taxonomy and naming

*Verticordia rutilastra* was first formally described by Alex George in 1991, and the description was published in *Nuytsia*. George gave the specific epithet "from the Latin *rutilus* (red with a metallic lustre) and *aster* (a star), in reference to the appearance of the flower as it ages and turns red; the petals change first and together appear star-like".

George placed this species in subgenus *Chrysoma*, section *Unguiculata*, along with *V. nobilis* and *V. grandiflora*.

## Distribution and habitat

This verticordia grows in sand, often with loam, clay, or gravel in heath, often with other verticordia species on rocky hills. It occurs in an area between the Lesueur National Park, Alexander Morrison National Park, and Moora in the Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains and Swan Coastal Plain biogeographic regions.

## Conservation

*Verticordia rutilastra* is classified as "Priority Three" by the Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife, meaning that it is poorly known and known from only a few locations but is not under imminent threat.

## Use in horticulture

*Verticordia rutilastra* is usually propagated from cuttings and although slow to establish has been grown in deep white sand with added gravel.

## InfoBox

| Little grandiflora | |
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| Conservation status | |
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Priority Three — Poorly Known Taxa (DEC) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| *Clade*: | Tracheophytes |
| *Clade*: | Angiosperms |
| *Clade*: | Eudicots |
| *Clade*: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | *Verticordia* |
| Subgenus: | *Verticordia* subg. *Chrysoma* |
| Section: | *Verticordia* sect. *Unguiculata* |
| Species: | ***V. rutilastra*** |
| Binomial name | |
| ***Verticordia rutilastra***
A.S.George | |
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title: Verticordia sect. Chrysoma

abstract: Verticordia sect. Chrysoma is one of seven sections in the subgenus Chrysoma. It includes four species of plants in the genus Verticordia. Plants in this section are small shrubs with small, bright yellow flowers which usually turn red as they age. They have sepals with fringed lobes and petals which have lobes arranged like the fingers of a hand. The subgenus Chrysoma was originally described in 1843 by Johannes Conrad Schauer and the description was published in Monographia Myrtacearum Xerocarpicarum. When Alex George reviewed the genus in 1991, he took the name of this section from that of the subgenus. The type species for this section is Verticordia acerosa and the other three species are V. citrella, V. subulata and V. endlicheriana.

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# Verticordia sect. Chrysoma

***Verticordia* sect. *Chrysoma*** is one of seven sections in the subgenus *Chrysoma*. It includes four species of plants in the genus *Verticordia*. Plants in this section are small shrubs with small, bright yellow flowers which usually turn red as they age. They have sepals with fringed lobes and petals which have lobes arranged like the fingers of a hand. The subgenus *Chrysoma* was originally described in 1843 by Johannes Conrad Schauer and the description was published in *Monographia Myrtacearum Xerocarpicarum*. When Alex George reviewed the genus in 1991, he took the name of this section from that of the subgenus.

The type species for this section is *Verticordia acerosa* and the other three species are *V. citrella*, *V. subulata* and *V. endlicheriana*.

## InfoBox

| *Verticordia sect. Chrysoma* | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| *Clade*: | Tracheophytes |
| *Clade*: | Angiosperms |
| *Clade*: | Eudicots |
| *Clade*: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | *Verticordia* |
| Subgenus: | *Verticordia* subg. *Chrysoma* |
| Section: | *Verticordia* sect. *Chrysoma* |
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| Type species | |
| *Verticordia acerosa*<br> | |
| Species | |
| 4 species: see text. | |


title: Vermetus intestinalis

abstract: Vermetus intestinalis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Vermetidae, the worm snails or worm shells.

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# Vermetus intestinalis

***Vermetus intestinalis*** is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Vermetidae, the worm snails or worm shells.

## InfoBox

| *Vermetus intestinalis* | |
| --- | --- |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Littorinimorpha |
| Family: | Vermetidae |
| Genus: | *Vermetus* |
| Species: | ***V. intestinalis*** |
| Binomial name | |
| ***Vermetus intestinalis***<br>(Gmelin, 1791) | |
|
| Synonyms | |
| *Serpula intestinalis* Gmelin, 1791 | |


title: Victoria Alexander

abstract: Victoria Alexander is an American author of historical romance novels. She has been nominated for the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award four times, winning once, for A Visit From Sir Nicholas, which Romantic Times described as "overflowing with heart-tugging scenes, simmering sexual tension, marvelous characters and meaningful lessons about life and love. " Alexander has also won a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. On September 4, 2007, Avon Books released Alexander's newest novel, Lady Amelia's Secret Lover, as an e-book original, including an embedded video with Alexander's comments about the plot and characters.

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# Victoria Alexander

**Victoria Alexander** (born 1953) is an American author of historical romance novels. She has been nominated for the *Romantic Times* Reviewers' Choice Award four times, winning once, for *A Visit From Sir Nicholas*, which *Romantic Times* described as "overflowing with heart-tugging scenes, simmering sexual tension, marvelous characters and meaningful lessons about life and love. " Alexander has also won a *Romantic Times* Career Achievement Award.

On September 4, 2007, Avon Books released Alexander's newest novel, *Lady Amelia's Secret Lover*, as an e-book original, including an embedded video with Alexander's comments about the plot and characters.

## Life

Alexander was born in Washington D.C., grew up as an "Air Force brat", and travelled the world at a young age. She now lives in Omaha, Nebraska with her husband and two dogs. She has a two grown children.

## Bibliography

### Millworth Manor

1. *What Happens at Christmas* (2012)
2. *The Importance of Being Wicked* (2013)
3. *The Scandalous Adventures of the Sister of the Bride* (2014)
4. *The Shocking Secret of a Guest at the Wedding* (2014)
5. *The Daring Exploits of a Runaway Heiress* (2015)

### Lady’s Travelers Society

1. *The Lady Travelers Guide to Scoundrels and Other Gentlemen* (2017)
2. *The Lady Travelers Guide to Larceny with a Dashing Stranger* (2018)
3. *The Lady Travelers Guide to Deception with an Unlikely Earl* (2018)
4. *The Lady Travelers Guide to Happily Ever After* (2019)

### Effington Family

1. *The Wedding Bargain* (1999)
2. *The Husband List* (2000)
3. *The Marriage Lesson* (2001)
4. *The Prince's Bride* (2001)
5. *Her Highness, My Wife* (2002)
6. *Love with the Proper Husband* (2003)
7. *The Lady in Question* (2003)
8. *The Pursuit of Marriage* (2004)
9. *A Visit from Sir Nicholas* (2004)
10. *When We Meet Again* (2005)
11. *Let It Be Love* (2005)

### Last Man Standing

1. *A Little Bit Wicked* (2006)
2. *What a Lady Wants* (2007)
3. *Secrets of a Proper Lady* (2007)
4. *Seduction of a Proper Gentleman* (2008)

### Harrington Brothers

1. *The Perfect Wife* (1997)
2. *The Virgin's Secret* (2009)
3. *Desires of a Perfect Lady* (2010)

### Sinful Family Secrets

1. *His Mistress By Christmas* (2011)
2. *My Wicked Little Lies* (2012)

### Novels

* *Yesterday and Forever* (1995)
* *The Perfect Wife* (1996)
* *Princess and the Pea* (1996)
* *Emperor's New Clothes* (1997)
* *Believe* (1998)
* *Play It Again Sam* (1998)
* *Paradise Bay* (1999)
* *The Perfect Mistress* (2011)
* *What Happens At Christmas* (2011)

### Omnibus

## InfoBox

| Victoria Alexander | |
| --- | --- |
| Born | 1953 (age 7071)
Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Pen name | Victoria Alexander
Chery Griffin |
| Language | English |
| Period | 1995–present |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | |
| www.victoriaalexander.com | |


title: Victoria Ground (King William's Town)

abstract: Victoria Ground is a sports ground in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is located near the centre of King William's Town, at the southern corner of the intersection of Buffalo Road and Cathcart Street, about 250 metres east of the Buffalo River. The ground's first recorded cricket match took place in February 1889, when the touring English team played two matches there against the team of the Cape Mounted Riflemen. It served as an occasional first-class cricket ground for Border for seven matches between 1903 and 1958, and later staged six List A cricket matches for Border and the Impalas between 1988 and 1991. Border won three, lost one, and drew three of the first-class matches. There were three centuries, all by Border's opponents, the highest of them 144 by Tony Harris of Transvaal when Transvaal won in 1947–48. The best bowling figures were 7 for 48 by Jimmy Sinclair of Transvaal, who bowled unchanged throughout the Border first innings in 1906–07. Border's highest individual scores at the ground were made by the openers in the match against the touring English team in 1913-14: Sidney Fuller made 72 and Ronnie Randell made 71, and they put on 114 for the first wicket. Border's best bowling figures were 6 for 16 (22–16–16–6) by Dudley Phillips in the victory over Rhodesia in 1929–30. The highest score in a List A match at the ground was 151 by Kevin Robinson for Natal against Border Country Districts in 1990–91.

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# Victoria Ground (King William's Town)

**Victoria Ground** is a sports ground in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is located near the centre of King William's Town, at the southern corner of the intersection of Buffalo Road and Cathcart Street, about 250 metres east of the Buffalo River.

The ground's first recorded cricket match took place in February 1889, when the touring English team played two matches there against the team of the Cape Mounted Riflemen. It served as an occasional first-class cricket ground for Border for seven matches between 1903 and 1958, and later staged six List A cricket matches for Border and the Impalas between 1988 and 1991.

Border won three, lost one, and drew three of the first-class matches. There were three centuries, all by Border's opponents, the highest of them 144 by Tony Harris of Transvaal when Transvaal won in 1947–48. The best bowling figures were 7 for 48 by Jimmy Sinclair of Transvaal, who bowled unchanged throughout the Border first innings in 1906–07.

Border's highest individual scores at the ground were made by the openers in the match against the touring English team in 1913-14: Sidney Fuller made 72 and Ronnie Randell made 71, and they put on 114 for the first wicket. Border's best bowling figures were 6 for 16 (22–16–16–6) by Dudley Phillips in the victory over Rhodesia in 1929–30.

The highest score in a List A match at the ground was 151 (retired hurt) by Kevin Robinson for Natal against Border Country Districts in 1990–91.

32°52′49″S 27°23′9″E / 32.88028°S 27.38583°E / -32.88028; 27.38583

## InfoBox

Victoria Ground
| Location | King William's Town |
| --- | --- |
| Source: Cricinfo | |


abstract: Veterinary medicine in the United Kingdom is the performance of veterinary medicine by licensed professionals. It is strictly regulated by the statute law, notably the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. Veterinary medicine is led by veterinary physicians, termed "veterinary surgeons", normally referred to as "vets". Vets are often assisted by registered veterinary nurses, who are able to both assist the vet and to autonomously practise a range of skills of their own, including minor surgery under direction from a responsible vet. Other professionals are also permitted to perform some animal treatment, through exemptions in the law, and these include manipulation techniques such as physiotherapy, chiropractic and osteopathy. Other alternative medicine therapies, such as homeopathy, acupuncture, phytotherapy and aromatherapy may only be performed by a licensed veterinary surgeon. The practice of veterinary medicine in the United Kingdom is regulated by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), which licenses both veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses.

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# Veterinary medicine in the United Kingdom

**Veterinary medicine in the United Kingdom** is the performance of veterinary medicine by licensed professionals. It is strictly regulated by the statute law, notably the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. Veterinary medicine is led by veterinary physicians, termed "veterinary surgeons" (with a different meaning to how it is used in some other anglophone countries, where it denotes a surgical specialist), normally referred to as "vets".

Vets are often assisted by registered veterinary nurses, who are able to both assist the vet and to autonomously practise a range of skills of their own, including minor surgery under direction from a responsible vet.

Other professionals are also permitted to perform some animal treatment, through exemptions in the law, and these include manipulation techniques such as physiotherapy, chiropractic and osteopathy. Other alternative medicine therapies, such as homeopathy, acupuncture, phytotherapy and aromatherapy may only be performed by a licensed veterinary surgeon.

The practice of veterinary medicine in the United Kingdom is regulated by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), which licenses both veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses.

## Veterinary surgeons

In order to practise veterinary medicine in the UK, a veterinary surgeon must hold a current registration with the RCVS. This requires a qualifying degree, usually in veterinary science or veterinary medicine. From March 2015, veterinary surgeons registered with the RCVS in the UK may optionally use the courtesy title *Dr*. This makes it the third clinical degree in the UK, after medicine and dentistry, to allow the use of the title Dr. The origins of veterinary surgeons parallel to human surgery are reflected in human medicine where qualified surgeons also drop their Dr designation and revert to their original title.

### Education

Veterinary medicine degree courses are usually five years in length, holders of a science degree may take a four-year accelerated course and all intercalated degrees take six years. There are a limited number of places on veterinary courses each year, with only ten UK universities accredited/pending to offer degrees. Two other Veterinary Schools are being developed.

#### Degree courses

#### Degree courses under development

#### CPD

Continuing professional development (CPD) is a mandatory and key part of career development. The RCVS requires a minimum of 35 hours CPD each calendar year. The RCVS Professional Development Phase (PDP) that was launched for new graduates in 2007 provides a structured approach to guide the new graduate towards the professional competences they need to develop in either small animal, equine or production animal practice.

### Specialism

Vets may choose to specialise in various areas of veterinary medicine, through certificate qualifications, modular certificates or diplomas, with each speciality taking around two years to complete. Certificates cover a wide range of areas, including small animal medicine, small animal surgery, large animal medicine, welfare ethics and law, public health, cardiology, orthopaedics and advanced veterinary practice (Cert AVP).

There is a large and potentially confusing array of post-nominal titles in the UK veterinary profession. Levels of credibility vary. In particular, Certificate level qualification does not qualify a veterinary surgeon as a specialist. With further training, extensive professional experience and by publishing articles in a particular subject area, it is possible to gain Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Recognised Specialist Status. In 2012, the ruling council of the RCVS adopted a report from the Calman Committee into specialisation in the UK veterinary profession, accepting that only those veterinary surgeons recognised by the RCVS as specialists and placed on a register held by the RCVS could be truly held up as "Specialist".

Vets may undertake the training to become an Official Veterinarian (OV) which authorises them to carry out tasks on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, such as testing cattle for tuberculosis or issuing of documentation for the export of animals and animal products.

### Employment

Most veterinary surgeons work in private practice, either in a general practice, or specialising in one type of animal (small animal, equine, zoo animal etc.). Newly qualified veterinary surgeons usually work as assistants for some time before being offered the opportunity to become a partner or a principal. Becoming a partner involves increased responsibility, the need for more business and management skills and a financial input into the practice.

Some vets are also employed by animal welfare charities who offer treatment to the public, such as Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) and The Blue Cross.

There are also opportunities to work for government services, including APHA (the Animal and Plant Health Agency) who are responsible for the control and eradication of major notifiable diseases, animal welfare, promotion of international trade and certain public health functions related to residues in meat and investigation of food safety incidents, and scanning surveillance, or the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) who license veterinary medicines.

It is also possible to pursue a research and/or teaching career within universities or research bodies.

## Veterinary nurses

Veterinary Nurses are the primary paraveterinary workers in the United Kingdom and work alongside vets. Veterinary Nurses must be registered and follow a strict code of conduct. Veterinary Nurses have a scope of autonomous practice within which they can act for the animals they treat. Under schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act they can perform many complex procedures include minor surgery, admission of intravenous fluid therapy and parenteral nutrition, performing diagnostic imaging and monitoring anaesthesia.

Preventative medicine is also an important part of the veterinary nurse's role with nurse clinics and consultations becoming increasingly common. Nurse led clinics may cover such areas as nutrition and weight management, management of the diabetic or senior patient, parasite control, vaccinations, puppy and kitten socialisation, dental care and wound care.

### Registration

All veterinary nurses must be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Registered Veterinary Nurses have dispensations in law (the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, amended in 2002) to undertake certain procedures to include minor surgery and anaesthesia on animals under veterinary direction. Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) are bound by a code of professional conduct and are obliged to maintain their professional knowledge and skills through ongoing CPD. Those VN's listed after 2002 are automatically registered.

### Education

RVNs train for the Register through either a two to three year further education diploma programme or via a qualifying foundation or honours degree which can be three to four years. All student nurses must complete a minimum of 2100 hours of work experience in general veterinary practice during their training.

RCVS badges are engraved with the nurse's personal badge number, and as of 2012 are available with the additional engraving ‘registered’ for RVNs.

VN's can further their formal training and gain additional postnominal letters by completing one of many specialist certificates and/or by achieving the RCVS Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (DipAVN) by following a course of study in one or more of three pathways: Small animal nursing, Equine nursing, and Veterinary nursing education. The streamlined RCVS DipAVN replaced the DipAVN(Medical) and DipAVN(Surgical) formerly administered by the BVNA up until 2005. The DipAVN is offered through Myerscough College in Lancashire since 2007 and more recently through Harper Adams University, some modules are also available from the Royal Veterinary College in conjunction with the University of London.

### Representation

UK Veterinary Nurses are represented by the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA).

### History

Prior to 1979, the term "nurse" was reserved for members of the General Nursing Council, but it was not until 1984 that the term "veterinary nurse" was permitted to be used.

## Veterinary assistants

Lay staff, without formal qualification or status may be called veterinary assistants (the BVNA approved term). These lay staff have usually undertaken some basic veterinary nurse education but are limited by law as to the procedures they may undertake on animals. They work alongside qualified vets and veterinary nurses to provide care and support to animal patients and their owners.


title: Victoria Houston

abstract: Victoria Houston is an American writer. She is the author of the Loon Lake Series, a series of murder mysteries. The mysteries are set in the Northwoods of Wisconsin against a background of fly fishing as well as fishing for muskie, bass, bluegill and walleyes. She has also written or co-authored over seven non-fiction books. Houston had been formerly married to a man nine years younger than herself, and their union led Houston to interview 40 couples in similar circumstances, resulting in the book Loving a Younger Man: How Women Are Finding and Enjoying a Better Relationship. Houston lives and works in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

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# Victoria Houston

**Victoria Houston** is an American writer. She is the author of the *Loon Lake Series,* a series of murder mysteries. The mysteries are set in the Northwoods of Wisconsin against a background of fly fishing as well as fishing for muskie, bass, bluegill and walleyes. She has also written or co-authored over seven non-fiction books. Houston had been formerly married to a man nine years younger than herself, and their union led Houston to interview 40 couples in similar circumstances, resulting in the book *Loving a Younger Man: How Women Are Finding and Enjoying a Better Relationship*. Houston lives and works in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

## Bibliography

**Loon Lake Fishing Mystery**

* + *Dead Big Dawg* (2019)
    + *Dead Firefly* (2018)
    + *Dead Spider* (2017)
    + *Dead Loudmouth* (2016)
    + *Dead Rapunzel* (2015)
    + *Dead Lil' Hustler* (2014)
    + *Dead Insider* (2013) ISBN 9781440533563
    + *Dead Tease* (2012) ISBN 9781440533112
    + *Dead Deceiver* (2011) ISBN 9781440582226
    + *Dead Renegade* (2009) Bleak House Books ISBN 9781606480625
    + *Dead Hot Shot* (2008) Bleak House Books ISBN 9781932557749
    + *Dead Madonna* (2007) ISBN 9781440550881
    + *Dead Boogie* (2006) ISBN 9781440582202
    + *Dead Jitterbug* (2005) ISBN 9781440582264
    + *Dead Hot Mama* (2004) ISBN 9780425193327
    + *Dead Frenzy* (2003)
    + *Dead Water* (2001) ISBN 9780425180037
    + *Dead Creek* (2000) ISBN 9781440582219
    + *Dead Angler* (2000)

**Lew Ferris Mystery**

*
* *Loving a Younger Man: How Women Are Finding and Enjoying a Better Relationship*
* *Making It Work: Finding the Time and Energy for Your Career, Marriage, Children, and Self*
* with Jamie Raab
    + *My Health History*
* with Tom Shelby
    + *Michelle and Me* (2002)
* with James Simon
    + *Restore Yourself : A Woman's Guide to Reviving her Sexual Desire and Passion for Life* (2001)
* with Helen L. Swan
    + *Alone After School: A Self-Care Guide for Latchkey Children and Their Parents*
    + *Self-Care for Kids: A Practical Guide for Children and Their Parents*

## InfoBox

| Victoria Houston | |
| --- | --- |
| Born | (1945-03-25) March 25, 1945<br>Rhinelander, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Occupation | Novelist |


title: Victory Preparatory Academy

abstract: Victory Preparatory Academy or Victory Prep (VPREP) was a charter school in Houston, Texas that had two campuses: one in the city's south, Victory Preparatory Academy South; and a northern campus, Victory Preparatory Academy North. The system all together served grades K-12 and was operated by the nonprofit organization Management Accountability Corp. It closed in 2018. In 2016 it had about 500 students total. The Northside campus was in the Northside district.

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# Victory Preparatory Academy

**Victory Preparatory Academy** or **Victory Prep** (**VPREP**) was a charter school in Houston, Texas that had two campuses: one in the city's south, **Victory Preparatory Academy South**; and a northern campus, **Victory Preparatory Academy North**. The system all together served grades K-12 and was operated by the nonprofit organization Management Accountability Corp. It closed in 2018.

In 2016 it had about 500 students total. The Northside campus was in the Northside district.

## History

8km
5miles South  NorthCampuses in Houston

It was formed by the 2011 merger of Leader's Academy High School for Business and Academic Success in southern Houston and Benji's Special Educational Academy in northern Houston. It was initially established as a charter school directly overseen by the state; the predecessor institution Leader's Academy was a charter supervised by the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

In 2015 the statewide pass rate for state examinations was 77% but the charter school's passing rate was 66%. In 2016 the Texas Education Agency (TEA) was ordering the school shut down due to academic issues, but the HISD board voted in favor of establishing a partnership with the charter school to keep it in operation on April 14, 2016, with five board members in favor and two against. HISD was to get an oversight role, but not directly manage the school.

In February 2018 the North Campus announced that it was closing immediately since its budget had decreased after Hurricane Harvey; only the south campus remained in operation. The school system announced in April 2018 that it was closing its remaining campus permanently in the summer of 2018.

## InfoBox

| Victory Preparatory Academy | |
| --- | --- |
| Address | |
| South (closed summer 2018): 6011 W. Orem
North (closed February 2018): 2903 Jensen Drive | |
| Information | |
| Type | Charter |
| School district | None (2011-2016)
Houston Independent School District (2016-2018) |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | web.archive.org/\*/http://vprep.org |


title: Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering

abstract: Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) is a premier autonomous institute under VTU situated in Gokulam, Mysuru, Karnataka, India. As an autonomous institution, it follows the guidelines set by Visvesvaraya Technological University. It offers courses on Computer science, Information science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Civil engineering, Mechanical engineering.

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# Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering

**Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering** (VVCE) is a premier autonomous institute under VTU situated in Gokulam, Mysuru, Karnataka, India. As an autonomous institution, it follows the guidelines set by Visvesvaraya Technological University. It offers courses on Computer science, Information science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Civil engineering, Mechanical engineering.

## Description

Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering is recognized by the Government of Karnataka and the All India Council for Technical Education. Programs of study offered include bachelor's degrees in mechanical, electronics, computer science, information sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and electrical engineering. Six programs, IS&E, E&EE, CS&E, E&CE, ME and CV of VVCE have been accredited by National Board of Accreditation for three years i.e. academic years 2020-2021 to 2022-2023 of date up to 30 June 2023. The college is also accredited with 'A' Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for five Years from the year 2018. The college was founded by the Vidyavardhaka Sangha in 1997.

The college is located in Gokulam, a residential suburb, 6 km (3.7 mi) north of the central bus station and 4 km (2.5 mi) from the Mysuru railway station.

## Academic programs

Courses offered:

**Undergraduate programs**

**Postgraduate programs**

* Master of Business Administration
* M.Tech
    + Machine Design
    + Computer Science & Engineering

## Campus

The campus is designed with the main preference to the Computer Science and Electrical Engineering departments, both of which are close to the main gate of the building. The mechanical department is offset for some distance from the main building.

It has a basketball court, Indoor sports complex and large ground which acts as a stadium for cricket, football and concerts. Concerts for various college festivals are held in the same ground.

## InfoBox

Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering
| Other name | VVCE |
| --- | --- |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1997 |
| Accreditation | NBA and National Assessment and Accreditation Council with 'A' Grade |
| Academic affiliations | VTU |
| President | Gundappa Gowda |
| Principal | B. Sadashive Gowda |
| Total staff | c. 250 |
| Undergraduates | c.1600 |
| Postgraduates | c. 280 |
| Location | Mysuru, Karnataka, India
12°20′12″N 76°37′07″E / 12.3366°N 76.6187°E / 12.3366; 76.6187 |
| Campus | Urban, 23 acres (93,000 m2), 23 acres (93,000 m2) |
| Website | vvce.ac.in |


title: Vijay S. Pande

abstract: Vijay Satyanand Pande is a Trinidadian–American scientist and venture capitalist. Pande is best known for orchestrating the distributed computing protein-folding research project known as Folding@home. His research is focused on distributed computing and computer-modelling of microbiology, and on improving computer simulations regarding drug-binding, protein design, and synthetic biomimetic polymers. He is currently a general partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.

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# Vijay S. Pande

**Vijay Satyanand Pande** is a Trinidadian–American scientist and venture capitalist. Pande is best known for orchestrating the distributed computing protein-folding research project known as Folding@home. His research is focused on distributed computing and computer-modelling of microbiology, and on improving computer simulations regarding drug-binding, protein design, and synthetic biomimetic polymers. He is currently a general partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.

## Career

Pande is an adjunct professor of structural biology at Stanford University. Previously, he was the Henry Dreyfus Professor of Chemistry and professor of structural biology and of computer science. He was also director of the biophysics program.

In 2015, Pande became the ninth general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. He is the founding investor of their Bio + Health Fund.

Pande serves on the boards of Apeel Sciences, Bayesian Health, BioAge Labs, Citizen, Devoted Health, Freenome, Insitro, Nautilus Biotechnology, Nobell, Omada Health, Q.bio, and Scribe Therapeutics, a CRISPR company co-founded by 2020 Nobel Laureate Jennifer Doudna. He has also been a founder and advisor to startups in Silicon Valley.

Pande has written for *Time*, STAT News, Fortune, and the New York Times, among others.

### Globavir Biosciences, Inc.

In 2014, Pande co-founded Globavir Biosciences, an infectious disease startup addressing antibiotic resistance threats in developed countries as well as needs in viral infections around the world, including Ebola and dengue fever.

### Pande Lab at Stanford University

Pande founded the Pande Lab at Stanford University. The lab brings together researchers from many departments, including chemistry, computer science, structural biology, physics, biophysics, and biochemistry.

### Distributed computing

Pande is the founder of the Folding@home research project. The protein-folding computer simulations from the Folding@home project are said to be "quantitatively" comparable to real-world experimental results. The method for this yield has been called a "holy grail" in computational biology. Folding@home was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2007 as the most powerful distributed computing network in the world.

Pande directed the now-defunct Genome@home project with the goal to understand the nature of genes and proteins by virtually designing new forms of them. Genome@home started to close as early as March 2004, after accumulating a large database of protein sequences.

Some of the programs and libraries involved are free software with GPL, LGPL, and BSD licenses, but the Folding@home client and core remain proprietary.

### Stanford Bitcoin Group and Bitcoin Mafia

With colleague Balaji Srinivisan, Pande supervised the Stanford Bitcoin Group, a bitcoin research team born of hackathon activities in Pande and Srinvisan’s Stanford CS 184 class. The Stanford Bitcoin Group consisted of seven core members and included Ryan Breslow, a founder of Cognito, a developer at Coinbase and then Netflix, and a developer at Google.

## Early life and education

Pande graduated from Langley High School's class of 1988 while growing up in McLean, Virginia. In 1992, Pande received his B.A. in physics from Princeton University. He received a PhD in physics from MIT in 1995.

While in high school, Pande won fourth place in the 1988 Westinghouse Science Talent Search for a computer simulation of a space-based ballistic missile defense.

After graduating from high school in 1988, Pande worked briefly at the video game development company Naughty Dog in the early 1990s while in his late teens, serving as a programmer and designer on their 1991 release *Rings of Power*. While Pande was attending MIT and Naughty Dog was based in Boston, he portrayed the secret boss character in the 3DO fighting game *Way of the Warrior*.

He is married, has two children and likes cats.

## Awards

In 2002, he was named a Frederick E. Terman Fellow and an award recipient of *MIT Technology Review'*s TR100. The following year, he was awarded the Henry and Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar award. In 2004, he received a Technovator award from Global Indus Technovators in its Biotech/Med/Healthcare category. In 2006, Pande was awarded the Irving Sigal Young Investigator Award from the Protein Society. In 2008, he was named "Netxplorateur of 2008". Also in 2008 he was given the Thomas Kuhn Paradigm Shift Award and became a Fellow of the American Physical Society. Pande received the 2012 Michael and Kate Bárány Award for developing computational models for proteins and RNA. He is the second person to ever win both the "Protein Society Young Investigator Award" and "Biophysical Society Young Investigator" award. In 2015, Pande received the DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences, as well as the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Distinguished Chair in Chemistry.

## Bibliography

## InfoBox

| Vijay S. Pande | |
| --- | --- |
| Pande in 2012 | |
| Born | Trinidad |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Langley High School
Princeton University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of California, Berkeley |
| Known for | Folding@home, Genome@home |
| Awards | Bárány Award (2012)
DeLano Award (2015) |
| **Scientific career** | |
| Fields | Chemistry, computational biology, molecular biology |
| Institutions | Stanford University |
| Academic advisors | Philip Anderson, Daniel S. Rokhsar |
| Notable students | Jeremy England |
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| Website | a16z.com/author/vijay-pande/ |


title: Vijay Sardeshmukh

abstract: Pandit Vijay Sardeshmukh was an Indian classical vocalist and disciple of Kumar Gandharva. Sardeshmukh was an honored guru for post graduation studies in Pune University.

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# Vijay Sardeshmukh

Pandit **Vijay Sardeshmukh** (23 June 1952 – 5 October 2019) was an Indian classical vocalist and disciple of Kumar Gandharva. Sardeshmukh was an honored guru for post graduation studies in Pune University.

## Career

Sardeshmukh was initiated into music by his father, Vitthalrao Sardeshmukh. Vitthalrao was a Sanskrit pandit, a vocalist (a disciple of Sureshbabu Mane of Kirana Gharana) and an accomplished harmonium player. He accompanied many vocalists of renown, including Pt. Bhimsen Joshi and Pt. Kumar Gandharva. Kumar Gandharva, who was a good friend of Vitthalrao, later became Sardeshmukh's guru. Sardeshmukh learned from Kumar Gandharva from 1971 and onwards. Vijay made his debut in "Swar sadhana Conference" organized in Pune in 1974, and since then he has performed in many concerts of repute, including the Sawai Gandharva and Tansen Samaroha. He was Graded Artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, being recognized since 1977. His cassettes and CDs are released by HMV and *Alurkar Music House* Pune. Amongst Pt. Kumar Gandharva's disciples, Sardeshmukh's presentation has been widely recognized as being very close to that of his Guru. A meditative quality prevailed in Kumar Gandharva's music and it can be richly experienced listening to his music. Kumar Gandharva's education always included singing as well as discussion. It was this fusion of thought processes and music that Sardeshmukh inherited from Kumar Gandharva which prompted concerts like Kalyan Darshan and Tambe Geet Rajani.

Sardeshmukh’s voice was molded further under Kumar Gandharva's guidance, a teacher who was known to be well versed with the science of voice culture. Two Tanpuras, tuned to the highest degree of perfection, play a vital role in his music. To quote Kumar Gandharva’s thought behind this: "This is our canvass, how can an artist paint in thin air?" Drawing on the tanpuras, Sardeshmukh was known to make the air vibrant with various ragas with the minutest of Shruti differences. Known for his soft-spoken and modest nature, Sardeshmukh was a man of few words but boundless music that flowed from within.

Sardeshmukh is also a well-known Guru. Many vocalists trained under him, players such as Shubhada Kulkarni, Pushkar Lele, Ajay Purkar, Tanavi Jagdale-Sardeshmukh, Swarada Godbole, Pritam Nakil, Milap Rane, and Mandar Karanjkar.

## Awards

1. Vatsalabai Joshi Award

## Personal life

Sardeshmukh retired from the service of Bank of India and has devoted his life to classical music. He has two sons Swanand and Swaroop.

## Death

Sardeshmukh died on 5 October 2019 in Pune from prolonged illness of blood cancer.

## Main Performances

1. AARAT BANI - Bal Gandharva Rangamandir, Pune (1986)
2. SPIC MACAY, Pune (1988)
3. Vishnu Digambar Sangeet Mahotsava, New Delhi (1990)
4. Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsava, Pune (1988, 1994, 2007)
5. Kumar Gandharva Mahotsava, Pune (1993)
6. Shankarro Bodas Smriti Samaroh, Kanpur (1994)
7. Kumarjee Smriti Conference, Kolhapur (1995)
8. 'Kaal-Jayee', India International Centre, New Delhi (1995)
9. 'Todi Mahotsava', Mumbai (1995)
10. NCPA Mumbai (1999)
11. School of Architecture, Ahmedabad (2000)
12. Prayaag Sangeet Sammelan, Allahabad (2001)
13. ITC Conference, Calcutta (2001)
14. Gharana Sammelan, Kolhapur (2001)
15. Chaturang Pratishthan, Mumbai (2002)
16. Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal (2005)
17. "Nakshtrache Dene" (2005)
18. Sur Samvardhan, Pune (2005)
19. Dewal Club, Kolhapur (2005)
20. Maharashtra Cultural Centre - Thematic presentation on 'Kalyan Darshan' (2006)
21. Anahat Nad, Mudgaon (2007)
22. Chandrapur Music Conference (2007)
23. DV Paluskar Pratishthan, Pune (2007)

## InfoBox

| Pt. Vijay Sardeshmukh | |
| --- | --- |
| Pt. Vijay Sardeshmukh | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Vijay |
| Born | (1952-06-23)June 23, 1952 |
| Origin | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | October 5, 2019(2019-10-05) (aged 67)<br>Pune |
| Genres | Hindustani Classical Music |
| Occupation | Hindustani Classical Vocalist |
| Years active | 1974–2019 |


title: Vilde Johansen

abstract: Vilde Johansen is a former Norwegian handball player who last played for Ikast Håndbold. She made her debut for Norway women's national handball team on 24 July 2015, against Russia.

text:
# Vilde Johansen

**Vilde Johansen** (born 25 July 1994) is a former Norwegian handball player who last played for Ikast Håndbold.

She made her debut for Norway women's national handball team on 24 July 2015, against Russia.

## Achievements

* **Olympic Games**:
    + *Bronze*: 2020
* **Norwegian Championship**:
    + *Winner*: 2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016 (Larvik)
    + *Bronze medalist*: 2018/2019 (Tertnes)
* **Norwegian Cup**:
    + *Winner*: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
* **Danish Cup**:
    + *Winner*: 2019
* **EHF European League**:
    + *Winner*: 2023

## Individual awards

* All-Star Line Player of Eliteserien: 2018/2019

## InfoBox

| Vilde Johansen | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Vilde Ingeborg Johansen (2014) | | | |
| Personal information | | | |
| Full name | Vilde Ingeborg Johansen | | |
| Born | (1994-07-25) 25 July 1994<br>Tønsberg, Norway | | |
| Nationality | Norwegian | | |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | | |
| Playing position | Pivot | | |
| Senior clubs | | | |
| Years | **Team** | | |
| 2010–2013 | Runar IL | | |
| 2013–2017 | Larvik HK | | |
| 2017–2019 | Tertnes HE | | |
| 2019–2023 | Ikast Håndbold | | |
| National team | | | |
| Years | **Team** | **Apps** | **(Gls)** |
| 2015–2021 | Norway | 13 | (2) |
| Medal record      Olympic Games  2020 Tokyo Team | | | |