title: Pure Spring Company

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The Pure Spring Company Ltd. was an Ottawa, Canada-based bottler of soft drinks. Pure Spring products included Pure Spring Ginger Ale, Minted Grape, Swiss Cream Soda, Honee Orange, Grand Slam, root beer, and Gini, a mix. Its products were distributed from Alberta to the Maritimes, making Pure Spring the largest independent soft drink firm in Canada. Pure Spring was also a local bottler for RC Cola. Pure Spring Ginger Ale had the highest per capita sales of any ginger ale in North America, according to Ottawa historian Shirley Woods Jr. At its peak, Pure Spring had annual sales in the $50-million range. It had about 50 trucks, at least one of them driven by Paddy Mitchell, a legendary bank robber. According to Peter Mirsky, at one point in the 1960s and 1970s, Pure Spring was selling a larger volume of soft drinks in Eastern Ontario than Coca-Cola. It was founded by David Mirsky, who was a son of Jacob Mirsky, Ottawa's first rabbi. Jacob, a Talmudic scholar and cantor, arrived from New York City in 1894. As a teenager, David (1890–1962) was a newsie, selling papers, magazines and snack items on the Canadian Pacific Railway's Gatineau line. David began to collect bottles and return them to Bradings Brewery, where he struck a business deal. By 1920, he was selling bottled water, drawing it from a spring at the base of Nanny Goat Hill, then added soft drinks. Pure Spring was incorporated in 1925. David's son, Mervin, took over the company after serving in the Canadian Forces in Europe during World War II and after a brief legal career with his twin brother, Jack. The Mirsky family sold Pure Spring to Crush in the mid-1960s, though Mervin continued to run it until about 1987. Pure Spring is credited with introducing canned soft drinks and the twist-cap to Canada. Pure Spring opened a plant on Aberdeen Street, off Preston Street, in the heart of Ottawa's Italian community.
A sure sign of success, the company moved into a new, larger facility on Belfast Road in 1968 with two bottling lines, a 40-spout filler for
pint and NR glass, and a 60-spout filler for 30oz glass and the new format 750ml glass bottles.
The company was sold by Crush in the mid-80s to Eastcan Beverages Limited, and a new 100-spout can filler was added, which being a prototype
was plagued by technical issues which nearly bankrupted the local investors of Eastcan. PepsiCo Canada stepped in and bought the facility,
expanding it in 1987 and 1989. Production at the Belfast location ended in 1997 after PepsiCo consolidated its south-eastern holdings into
the Mississauga facility, which now provides all of the Ottawa area product out of the Belfast warehouse.

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# Pure Spring Company

The **Pure Spring Company** Ltd. was an Ottawa, Canada-based bottler of soft drinks. Pure Spring products included Pure Spring Ginger Ale, Minted Grape, Swiss Cream Soda, Honee Orange, Grand Slam, root beer, and Gini, a mix. Its products were distributed from Alberta to the Maritimes, making Pure Spring the largest independent soft drink firm in Canada. Pure Spring was also a local bottler for RC Cola.

Pure Spring Ginger Ale had the highest per capita sales of any ginger ale in North America, according to Ottawa historian Shirley Woods Jr.

At its peak, Pure Spring had annual sales in the $50-million range. It had about 50 trucks, at least one of them driven by Paddy Mitchell, a legendary bank robber. According to Peter Mirsky, at one point in the 1960s and 1970s, Pure Spring was selling a larger volume of soft drinks in Eastern Ontario than Coca-Cola.

It was founded by David Mirsky, who was a son of Jacob Mirsky, Ottawa's first rabbi. Jacob, a Talmudic scholar and cantor, arrived from New York City in 1894.

As a teenager, David (1890–1962) was a newsie, selling papers, magazines and snack items on the Canadian Pacific Railway's Gatineau line. David began to collect bottles and return them to Bradings Brewery, where he struck a business deal. By 1920, he was selling bottled water, drawing it from a spring at the base of Nanny Goat Hill, then added soft drinks. Pure Spring was incorporated in 1925.

David's son, Mervin (1914-June 2010), took over the company after serving in the Canadian Forces in Europe during World War II and after a brief legal career with his twin brother, Jack.

The Mirsky family sold Pure Spring to Crush in the mid-1960s, though Mervin continued to run it until about 1987.

Pure Spring is credited with introducing canned soft drinks and the twist-cap to Canada.

Pure Spring opened a plant on Aberdeen Street, off Preston Street, in the heart of Ottawa's Italian community. A sure sign of success, the company moved into a new, larger facility on Belfast Road in 1968 with two bottling lines, a 40-spout filler for pint and NR (non-returnable bar mixers) glass, and a 60-spout filler for 30oz glass and the new format 750ml glass bottles. The company was sold by Crush in the mid-80s to Eastcan Beverages Limited, and a new 100-spout can filler was added, which being a prototype was plagued by technical issues which nearly bankrupted the local investors of Eastcan. PepsiCo Canada stepped in and bought the facility, expanding it in 1987 and 1989. Production at the Belfast location ended in 1997 after PepsiCo consolidated its south-eastern holdings into the Mississauga facility, which now provides all of the Ottawa area product out of the Belfast warehouse.


title: Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death

abstract: Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death is a turn-based strategy video game for the N-Gage, produced by THQ. It is based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe by Games Workshop and is known for being one of the last game released for the console in North America. The game includes four playable races, all of which feature in the campaign mode. There is also a skirmish mode for short, random battles. Two-player mode is supported through Bluetooth and N-Gage Arena.

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# Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death

***Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death*** is a turn-based strategy video game for the N-Gage, produced by THQ. It is based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe by Games Workshop and is known for being one of the last game released for the console in North America.

The game includes four playable races, all of which feature in the campaign mode. There is also a skirmish mode for short, random battles. Two-player mode is supported through Bluetooth and N-Gage Arena.

## Reception

*Pocket Gamer* gave *Glory in Death* 4 stars out of 5, concluding, "...if you're a \[*Warhammer 40K*\] fan or someone who's after a tougher challenge than that offered by the *Pathway to Glory* games, *Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death* really is a perfect strategy swan-song for the current N-Gage."

## InfoBox

| Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death | |
| --- | --- |
| North American box cover | |
| Developer(s) | Razorback Developments |
| Publisher(s) | THQ |
| Series | *Warhammer 40,000* |
| Platform(s) | N-Gage |
| Release | * NA: April 6, 2006 |
| Genre(s) | Turn-based strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |


title: Tumdak'

abstract: The tumdak is a hand-struck double-headed membranophone of the Santal people of the Indian subcontinent, distributed across Eastern India and Bangladesh. Tumdak is a Santali famous instrument. Tumdak is used santali traditional festival. The Santal typically use the Tumdak' in combination with the Tamak' for religious ceremonies and Santal festivals. Both drums are almost universally played by men rather than women. The body of the drum is cylindrical and made from clay. The two heads of the drum are usually cowhide, the right one being slightly smaller than the left. Like many similar Indian drums, each head has a round patch of tuning paste in the center which enhances the sound. When played for dancing, the Tumdah' player suspends the drum around his neck with a cord or leather strap. The Tumdah' falls within the larger category of double-headed hand-struck Indian drums, which have various names: Dholak, Nal, Mridangam. The player strikes the Tumdak' with full hand and fingers as required by the musical pattern. The rhythm of the Tamak' and Tumdak' set the basic metric/rhythmic pattern for Santal dances and are essential for traditional Santal music.

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# Tumdak'

The **tumdak** is a hand-struck double-headed membranophone of the Santal people of the Indian subcontinent, distributed across Eastern India and Bangladesh. Tumdak is a Santali famous instrument. Tumdak is used santali traditional festival. The Santal typically use the Tumdak' in combination with the Tamak' for religious ceremonies and Santal festivals. Both drums are almost universally played by men rather than women. The body of the drum is cylindrical and made from clay. The two heads of the drum are usually cowhide, the right one being slightly smaller than the left. Like many similar Indian drums, each head has a round patch of tuning paste in the center which enhances the sound. When played for dancing, the Tumdah' player suspends the drum around his neck with a cord or leather strap. The Tumdah' falls within the larger category of double-headed hand-struck Indian drums, which have various names: Dholak, Nal, Mridangam. The player strikes the Tumdak' with full hand and fingers as required by the musical pattern. The rhythm of the Tamak' and Tumdak' set the basic metric/rhythmic pattern for Santal dances and are essential for traditional Santal music.


title: Tim Scott (footballer)

abstract: Tim Scott is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). Scott was a mature age recruit for Sydney, drafted after two standout seasons for Albury in the Ovens & Murray Football League, where he won back to back Morris Medals in 1993 and 1994. The second of those awards was shared, with John Kingston of Corowa-Rutherglen, but he became the first Albury player to win it twice. He came to the Swans as one of three zone selections from the 1994 AFL Draft, along with Leo Barry and Justin Crawford. A rover, he made his only senior appearance when he played in the Sydney's win over Fitzroy at the Sydney Cricket Ground, in round four of the 1995 AFL season. When he returned to Albury he continued to give the club good service. He was voted "Best on Ground" in their 1997 premiership win and took home his third club "Best and Fairest" in 2001.

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# Tim Scott (footballer)

**Tim Scott** (born 12 December 1971) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Scott was a mature age recruit for Sydney, drafted after two standout seasons for Albury in the Ovens & Murray Football League, where he won back to back Morris Medals in 1993 and 1994. The second of those awards was shared, with John Kingston of Corowa-Rutherglen, but he became the first Albury player to win it twice.

He came to the Swans as one of three zone selections from the 1994 AFL Draft, along with Leo Barry and Justin Crawford. A rover, he made his only senior appearance when he played in the Sydney's win over Fitzroy at the Sydney Cricket Ground, in round four of the 1995 AFL season.

When he returned to Albury he continued to give the club good service. He was voted "Best on Ground" in their 1997 premiership win and took home his third club "Best and Fairest" in 2001.

## InfoBox

| Tim Scott | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal information | | | |
| Full name | Tim Scott | | |
| Date of birth | (1971-12-12) 12 December 1971 | | |
| Original team(s) | Albury | | |
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) | | |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | | |
| Playing career1 | | | |
| Years | **Club** | **Games (Goals)** |
| 1995 | Sydney Swans | 1 (0) |
| 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1995. | | | |
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | | | |


title: Mick Cooke (football manager)

abstract: Mick Cooke is an Irish association football manager and former player.

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# Mick Cooke (football manager)

**Mick Cooke** (born 14 August 1951) is an Irish association football manager and former player.

## Playing career

A former youths international Cooke played in the qualifiers for Republic of Ireland national under-19 football team in the 1970 UEFA European Under-18 Championship. An inside left he started his career at St Patrick's Athletic F.C. He then moved to Drogheda United scoring 8 league goals in four seasons and was their top scorer in 1972/73.

He played in both games of the 1971 FAI Cup Final as Drogheda lost in the replay to Limerick.

The Dubliner was signed by Mick Meagan for Shamrock Rovers later that year, the man who had brought him to Drogheda as a teenager four years earlier.

A former Republic of Ireland national football team youth international in February 1974 Cooke signed for St Patrick's Athletic and was an unused substitute as Pats lost the 1974 FAI Cup final.

## Managing career

Cooke managed the Republic of Ireland women's national football team for eight years from 1992, standing down in July 2000 to concentrate on his role as assistant manager of Shamrock Rovers.

Cooke led the U–17 girls to triumph in the Gothia Cup in 1995, beating Taiwan in the final; and, the following year, won the Dana Cup with the U–18's when defeating the State of Texas in the final in America.

One of his last games came against world champions USA in front of 30,500 spectators at the Foxboro Stadium, Massachusetts in September 1999.

He was alongside Damien Richardson from 1999 to 2002 as Rovers finished League of Ireland runners-up and reached two FAI Cup semi-finals.

In 2003, he got his first manager's job in the league at Monaghan United. After seven seasons he took over from Bobby Browne in February 2011 and in the 2011 League of Ireland season he led Drogheda to ninth place and safety in the Premier Division.

He is the first team manager of League of Ireland Premier Division side Drogheda United since taking over 2011.

He took over from Bobby Browne in February 2011 after seven seasons in charge of Monaghan United, and in the 2011 League of Ireland he led Drogheda to ninth place and safety in the Premier Division.

Cooke took over as manager of Athlone Town in November 2013, but left the position in April 2014 after the club lost all of their opening ten league games of the 2014 season.

On 7 July 2015, Cooke took the reins at Bray Wanderers.

### Allegations of inappropriate behaviour

In July 2024, Cooke was publicly alleged to have made sexual advances to women players while a coach.

## Honours

### As a manager

## InfoBox

Mick Cooke
| Personal information | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Full name | Michael Cooke | | |
| Date of birth | (1951-08-14) 14 August 1951 | | |
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | | |
| Position(s) | Forward | | |
| Team information | | | |
| Current team | Newbridge Town | | |
| Senior career\* | | | |
| Years | **Team** | **Apps** | **(Gls)** |
| 1970 | St Patrick's Athletic | ? | (?) |
| 1970–1974 | Drogheda United | ? | (8) |
| 1974 | St Patrick's Athletic | ? | (?) |
| 1974–1977 | Shamrock Rovers | ? | (?) |
| 1977–1978 | Bluebell United | ? | (?) |
| 1977–1978 | Thurles Town | ? | (?) |
| 1978–1981 | Galway United | ? | (?) |
| International career | | | |
| 1970 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 3 | (0) |
| Managerial career | | | |
| 1992–2000 | Republic of Ireland Women | | |
| 1999–2002 | Shamrock Rovers (assistant) | | |
| 2003–2010 | Monaghan United | | |
| 2011–2013 | Drogheda United | | |
| 2014 | Athlone Town | | |
| 2015–2016 | Bray Wanderers | | |
| 2018– | Newbridge Town | | |
| \*Club domestic league appearances and goals | | | |


title: Flippin School District

abstract: Flippin School District is a school district in Marion County, Arkansas, United States.

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# Flippin School District

**Flippin School District** is a school district in Marion County, Arkansas, United States.

## InfoBox

| Flippin School District | |
| --- | --- |
| Address | |
| 210 Alford Street Flippin, Arkansas, 72634<br>United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | PreK–12 |
| NCES District ID | 0506150 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 910 |
| Teachers | 87.79 |
| Staff | 72.25 |
| Student–teacher ratio | 10.37 |
| Other information | |
| Website | flippinschools.com |


title: Tupižnica

abstract: Tupižnica is a mountain in eastern Serbia, between the towns of Boljevac, Zaječar and Knjaževac. Its highest peaks, Bučanski kamen and Glogovački vrh have an elevation of 1,160 m and 1,162 m. Tupižnica is prominent, surrounded by valleys. It mostly consists of a large karst plateau. It is remote and uninhabited, especially its vast forested northern parts, towards the villages of Gornja Bela Reka and Lenovac in Zaječar municipality. Even the traditional activities of nomadic sheep-breeding and hunting have died out in the last decades. There is a communication tower at the ridge of the southern peak of Bučanski kamen, overlooking the village of Bučje. Like nearby Rtanj, Tupižnica is noted for its numerous Lilac trees.

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# Tupižnica

**Tupižnica** (Serbian Cyrillic: Тупижница, pronounced \[tǔpiʒnitsa\]) is a mountain in eastern Serbia, between the towns of Boljevac, Zaječar and Knjaževac. Its highest peaks, *Bučanski kamen* and *Glogovački vrh* have an elevation of 1,160 m and 1,162 m.

Tupižnica is prominent, surrounded by valleys. It mostly consists of a large karst plateau. It is remote and uninhabited, especially its vast forested northern parts, towards the villages of Gornja Bela Reka and Lenovac in Zaječar municipality. Even the traditional activities of nomadic sheep-breeding and hunting have died out in the last decades.

There is a communication tower at the ridge of the southern peak of Bučanski kamen, overlooking the village of Bučje.

Like nearby Rtanj, Tupižnica is noted for its numerous Lilac trees.

## InfoBox

| Tupižnica | |
| --- | --- |
| TupižnicaLocation in Serbia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,162 m (3,812 ft) |
| Coordinates | 43°42′11″N 22°09′06″E / 43.70306°N 22.15167°E / 43.70306; 22.15167 |
| Geography | |
| Location | Eastern Serbia |
| Parent range | Serbian Carpathians |


title: Protocatechuate decarboxylase

abstract:
The enzyme protocatechuate decarboxylase catalyzes the chemical reaction
  - 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate ⇌ catechol + CO2 This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the carboxy-lyases, which cleave carbon-carbon bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate carboxy-lyase (catechol-forming). Other names in common use include 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate decarboxylase, and protocatechuate carboxy-lyase. This enzyme participates in benzoate degradation via hydroxylation.

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# Protocatechuate decarboxylase

The enzyme **protocatechuate decarboxylase** (EC 4.1.1.63) catalyzes the chemical reaction

3,4-dihydroxybenzoate $\rightleftharpoons $ catechol + CO2

This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the carboxy-lyases, which cleave carbon-carbon bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is **3,4-dihydroxybenzoate carboxy-lyase (catechol-forming)**. Other names in common use include **3,4-dihydroxybenzoate decarboxylase**, and **protocatechuate carboxy-lyase**. This enzyme participates in benzoate degradation via hydroxylation.

* Grant DJ, Patel JC (1969). "The non-oxidative decarboxylation of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, gentisic acid, protocatechuic acid and gallic acid by Klebsiella aerogenes (Aerobacter aerogenes)". *Antonie van Leeuwenhoek*. **35** (3): 325–43. doi:10.1007/BF02219153. PMID 5309907.

## InfoBox

| protocatechuate decarboxylase | |
| --- | --- |
| Identifiers | |
| EC no. | 4.1.1.63 |
| CAS no. | 37290-55-4 |
| Databases | |
| IntEnz | IntEnz view |
| BRENDA | BRENDA entry |
| ExPASy | NiceZyme view |
| KEGG | KEGG entry |
| MetaCyc | metabolic pathway |
| PRIAM | profile |
| PDB structures | RCSB PDB PDBe PDBsum |
| Gene Ontology | AmiGO / QuickGO |
| Search  PMC articles  PubMed articles  NCBI proteins | |


title: Marc Cohn (album)

abstract: Marc Cohn is the debut studio album released in 1991 by American singer-songwriter Marc Cohn. The album peaked at No. 38 on the Billboard 200 Chart. It was RIAA certified gold in 1992 and was certified platinum in 1996. The album peaked at number 31 in Australia and was certified gold there in 1992. The album is known for the hit single "Walking in Memphis". Following the release of the album, Cohn won the 1992 Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

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# Marc Cohn (album)

Professional ratings
| Review scores | |
| --- | --- |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  |
| *NME* | 7/10 |
| *The Vancouver Sun* |  |

***Marc Cohn*** is the debut studio album released in 1991 by American singer-songwriter Marc Cohn. The album peaked at No. 38 on the *Billboard* 200 Chart. It was RIAA certified gold in 1992 and was certified platinum in 1996. The album peaked at number 31 in Australia and was certified gold there in 1992.

The album is known for the hit single "Walking in Memphis". Following the release of the album, Cohn won the 1992 Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

## Track listing

Track 9 written by Willie Dixon; all other tracks written by Marc Cohn.

| No. | Title | Length |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | "Walking in Memphis" | 4:13 |
| 2. | "Ghost Train" | 4:13 |
| 3. | "Silver Thunderbird" | 4:39 |
| 4. | "Dig Down Deep" | 5:09 |
| 5. | "Walk on Water" | 4:02 |
| 6. | "Miles Away" | 3:23 |
| 7. | "Saving the Best for Last" | 5:35 |
| 8. | "Strangers in a Car" | 2:47 |
| 9. | "29 Ways" | 3:06 |
| 10. | "Perfect Love" | 4:24 |
| 11. | "True Companion" | 4:10 |

## Personnel

Adapted from the album's liner notes.

* Marc Cohn – lead vocals, acoustic piano (1, 3-8, 11), electric piano (2), backing vocals (2, 3), organ (9), acoustic guitar (10)
* Chris Palmaro – Hammond organ (1)
* Eric Rehl – keyboards (1, 4, 11)
* John Leventhal – organ (1), guitars (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10), bass (1, 2, 4, 6), six-string bass (2, 4, 7), drum programming (2), shaker (2), bouzouki (6, 11), electric guitar (7), slide guitar (11)
* Kenny White – backing vocals (2, 3), keyboards (3), percussion (3, 11)
* Ben Wisch – keyboards (3, 5-8, 11)
* Stephen Tubin – accordion (3), harmonium (7)
* Robin Batteau – acoustic guitar (3), mandolin (3), violin (11)
* Bill Dillon – pedal steel guitar (3), guitars (5)
* David Spinozza – acoustic guitar (7)
* Mark Egan – bass (7, 10)
* Dennis McDermott – drums (1, 2)
* Steve Gadd – drums (7, 10)
* Jerry Marotta – drums (9), percussion (9)
* Bashiri Johnson – percussion (2, 7, 10)
* Don Alias – percussion (3), chimes (5)
* Arto Tunçboyacıyan – percussion (4), backing vocals (4)
* Glen Velez – Filipino buzz sticks (4), shaker (4), frame drum (4)
* Peter Gordon – French horn (3)
* Vivian Cherry – backing vocals (1)
* Dennis Collins – backing vocals (1)
* Ada Dyer – backing vocals (1)
* Darryl Tookes – backing vocals (1)
* Frank Floyd – backing vocals (2)
* Milt Grayson – backing vocals (2)
* Frank Simms – backing vocals (2)
* James Taylor – lead vocals (10)

## Production

* Arranged by Marc Cohn, John Leventhal and Kenny White.
* Produced by Marc Cohn and Ben Wisch
* Recorded, Engineered and Mixed by Ben Wisch
* Assistant Engineers – Dennis Cupit, Matt Knobel, Mike Krowiak, Donna Roth and Chris Theis.
* Digital Sequencing (Track 7) – Matt Knobel
* Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk (New York, NY).
* Art Direction and Design – Roger Gorman at Reiner Design Consultants, Inc.
* Photography – Peter Liepke
* Project Coordinator – Kathy Rooney

## Charts

| Chart (1991–1992) | Peak
position |
| --- | --- |
| Australian Albums (ARIA Charts) | 31 |
| US *Billboard* 200 | 38 |

## Certifications

Certifications for *Marc Cohn*
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Australia (ARIA) | Gold | 35,000^ |
| Germany (BVMI) | Gold | 250,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Gold | 100,000^ |
| United States (RIAA) | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
| ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
 | | |

## InfoBox

| Marc Cohn | |
| --- | --- |
|  | |
| Studio album by Marc Cohn | |
| Released | 1991 |
| Studio | Quad Recording, New York City |
| Genre | Folk rock, pop |
| Length | 45:41 |
| Label | Atlantic |
| Producer | Marc Cohn, Ben Wisch |
| Marc Cohn chronology | |
| ***Marc Cohn***
(1991) *The Rainy Season*
(1993) | |


title: Pusztafalu

abstract: Pusztafalu is a village in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, Hungary.

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# Pusztafalu

**Pusztafalu** is a village in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, Hungary.

## InfoBox

| Pusztafalu | |
| --- | --- |
| Church, Pusztafalu | |
|  | |
| PusztafaluLocation of Pusztafalu | |
| Coordinates: 48°32′42″N 21°29′09″E / 48.54504°N 21.48591°E / 48.54504; 21.48591 | |
| Country | Hungary |
| County | Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén |
| Area | |
| Total | 7 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| Total | 257 |
| Density | 36.71/km2 (95.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 3995 |
| Area code | 47 |


title: Water Canyon Fire

abstract: The Water Canyon Fire of 1954 was a wildfire in the eastern edge of the Jemez Mountains and the Santa Fe National Forest which burned approximately 3,000 to 6,000 acres (12−24 km⁲). The fire started on June 5, 1954, when the burning of trash and construction debris in upper Water Canyon got out of control. Winds of up to 45 mph (72 km/h) pushed the fire 4 miles (6 km) north before it was contained after several days of work by 1,000 firefighters and a favorable change in wind conditions. The fire was significant for being the first fire to require the evacuation of nearby Los Alamos, New Mexico. Although most sources list the Water Canyon Fire as occurring in 1954, one document from Los Alamos County lists the fire with a date of 1953, with the smaller 1,000 acre (4 km⁲) Burnt Mountain Fire as occurring in 1954.

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# Water Canyon Fire

The **Water Canyon Fire** of 1954 was a wildfire in the eastern edge of the Jemez Mountains and the Santa Fe National Forest which burned approximately 3,000 to 6,000 acres (12−24 km2). The fire started on June 5, 1954, when the burning of trash and construction debris in upper Water Canyon got out of control. Winds of up to 45 mph (72 km/h) pushed the fire 4 miles (6 km) north before it was contained after several days of work by 1,000 firefighters and a favorable change in wind conditions. The fire was significant for being the first fire to require the evacuation of nearby Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Although most sources list the Water Canyon Fire as occurring in 1954, one document from Los Alamos County (Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan) lists the fire with a date of 1953, with the smaller 1,000 acre (4 km2) *Burnt Mountain Fire* as occurring in 1954.

## Sources

## InfoBox

| Water Canyon Fire | |
| --- | --- |
| Date(s) | June 1954 |
| Location | Jemez Mountains, New Mexico |
| Statistics | |
| Total area | 3,000–6,000 acres (12–24 km2) |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Burning Construction Debris |


title: Luka Špik

abstract: Luka Špik is a Slovenian rower and Olympic gold medalist. At the 2005 World Championship, he won gold in the Double Sculls event together with Iztok Čop and silver in the Quadruple Sculls with Iztok Čop, Matej Prelog and Davor Mizerit. He also won the 2007 World Championships in M2X. Špik and Iztok Čop won the 1999 World Championship, and also the gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, which was the first Olympic gold medal for independent Slovenia. Špik and Čop were the favourites to repeat the victory in men's double sculls at the 2004 Summer Olympics, but finished in silver medal position. Coming into the 2012 Summer Olympics they were not the favourites, however with a strong performance in the semi-finals they announced they could be in the running for a medal. In the final of the Men's double sculls after taking an early lead and holding it until nearly the 1500 m mark, they lost the lead to the Italians and the later winners from New Zealand. They finished in the third position, giving Slovenia the second medal of the Olympics after Urška Žolnir won gold 2 days earlier.

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# Luka Špik

**Luka Špik** (born 9 February 1979 in Kranj, SR Slovenia) is a Slovenian rower and Olympic gold medalist.

At the 2005 World Championship, he won gold in the Double Sculls event together with Iztok Čop and silver in the Quadruple Sculls with Iztok Čop, Matej Prelog and Davor Mizerit.

He also won the 2007 World Championships in M2X.

Špik and Iztok Čop won the 1999 World Championship, and also the gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, which was the first Olympic gold medal for independent Slovenia.

Špik and Čop were the favourites to repeat the victory in men's double sculls at the 2004 Summer Olympics, but finished in silver medal position.

Coming into the 2012 Summer Olympics they were not the favourites, however with a strong performance in the semi-finals they announced they could be in the running for a medal. In the final of the Men's double sculls after taking an early lead and holding it until nearly the 1500 m mark, they lost the lead to the Italians and the later winners from New Zealand. They finished in the third position, giving Slovenia the second medal of the Olympics after Urška Žolnir won gold 2 days earlier.

## Achievements

**Olympic Games**

* 2000: Sydney (AUS) – 1st place (double scull with Iztok Cop)
* 2004: Athens (GRE) – 2nd place (double scull with Iztok Cop)
* 2012: London (GBR) – 3rd place (double scull with Iztok Čop)
* 2008: Beijing (CHN) – 6th place (double scull with Iztok Cop)

**Junior World Championships**

* 1998: Ioannina (GRE)-1st place (single scull)
* 1997:Hazewinkel (BEL)-1st place (single scull)
* 1995:Poznań (POL)-2nd place (single scull)
* 1994:Munich (GER)-6th place single scull)

**World Championships**:

* 2007: Munich (GER) – 1st place (double scull)
* 2006: Eton (GBR) – 2nd place (double scull)
* 2005: Gifu (JPN) – 1st place (double scull), 2nd place (quadruple scull)
* 2003: Milan (ITA)-4th place (double scull with Prelog)
* 2002: Seville (ESP)-8th place (4x; Novak, Sracnjek, Bozic)
* 2001: Luzern (CH)-5th place (double scull with MIzerit)
* 1999: St. Catharines (CAN)-1st place (double scull with Iztok Cop)

## InfoBox

Luka Špik
|  | |
| --- | --- |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1979-02-09) 9 February 1979<br>Kranj, SR Slovenia |
| Medal record      Men's rowing  Representing  Slovenia  Olympic Games  2000 Sydney  Double sculls  2004 Athens  Double sculls  2012 London  Double sculls  World Championships  1999 St. Catharines  Double sculls  2005 Gifu  Double sculls  2007 Munich  Double sculls  2005 Gifu  Quadruple sculls  2006 Eton  Double sculls | |


title: Time of Orchids

abstract: Time of Orchids was an American experimental rock band based in New York City. Founded in 1999 and disbanded in 2007, Time of Orchids was led by frontman and composer Chuck Stern.

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# Time of Orchids

**Time of Orchids** was an American experimental rock band based in New York City. Founded in 1999 and disbanded in 2007, Time of Orchids was led by frontman and composer Chuck Stern.

## History

Time of Orchids' 2001 debut, *Melonwhisper*, included Chuck Stern on vocals and synths, Charlie Looker and Will Redmond on guitar and vocals, bassist Jesse Krakow, and drummer Kim Abrams, with a guest performance from jazz pianist Marilyn Crispell.

For the band's second and third albums, *Much Too Much Fun* (2003) and *Early As Seen in Pace* (Epicene, 2004), Stern played with Krakow, Abrams, and guitarist-vocalist Eric Fitzgerald; the earlier release featured guest vocals from Kate Pierson of The B-52's.

The lineup for Time of Orchids' remaining full-length releases was Stern, Krakow, Fitzgerald, and drummer David Bodie. On *Sarcast While*, released on John Zorn's Tzadik Records in 2005, the quartet was joined by guest performances from Tim Byrnes, Maryanna Hansen, and Julee Cruise (of Twin Peaks). In 2007, the band's final full release, *Namesake Caution*, came out on Cuneiform Records.

In 2010, Stern self-released *In Due Time*, a collection of previously-unheard Time of Orchids' tracks and remixes; the credited performers are Stern, Krakow, Abrams, Fitzgerald, Bodie, and Looker.

## Discography

* *Melonwhisper* (Relapse / Aquarius, 2001)
* *Much Too Much Fun* (2003)
* *Early As Seen In Pace* (Epicene Sound Systems, 2004)
* *Sarcast While* (Tzadik, 2005)
* *Namesake Caution* (Cuneiform, 2007)
* *In Due Time* (2010)

## InfoBox

| Time of Orchids | |
| --- | --- |
| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres |  |
| Years active | 1999-2007 |
|  | |
| Members | Eric Fitzgerald
Jesse Krakow
David Bodie |
|  | |
| Past members | Kim Abrams
Charlie Looker
Will Redmond
Chuck Stern |
|  | |
| Website | https://timeoforchids.bandcamp.com/music |


title: Midaellobes

abstract: Midaellobes is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. It contains only one species, Midaellobes rubrostrigana, which is found in Madagascar. Larvae have been recorded feeding on an unidentified Euphorbiaceae species.

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# Midaellobes

***Midaellobes*** is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. It contains only one species, ***Midaellobes rubrostrigana***, which is found in Madagascar.

Larvae have been recorded feeding on an unidentified Euphorbiaceae species.

## InfoBox

| ***Midaellobes*** | |
| --- | --- |
|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Subfamily: | Tortricinae |
| Genus: | ***Midaellobes***
Viette, 1990 |
| Species: | ***M. rubrostrigana*** |
| Binomial name | |
| ***Midaellobes rubrostrigana***
(Mabille, 1900) | |
|
| Synonyms | |
| * *Mabilleodes* Diakonoff, 1960 (preocc.) * *Tortrix rubrostrigana* Mabille, 1900 * *Mabilleodes rubrostrigana* | |


title: Flipping, West Virginia

abstract: Flipping is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. Flipping is 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of Montcalm.

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# Flipping, West Virginia

**Flipping** is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. Flipping is 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of Montcalm.

## InfoBox

| Flipping, West Virginia | |
| --- | --- |
| Unincorporated community | |
| Flipping, West VirginiaLocation within the state of West VirginiaFlipping, West VirginiaFlipping, West Virginia (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°20′40″N 81°15′57″W / 37.34444°N 81.26583°W / 37.34444; -81.26583 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554477 |


title: Province of Avalon

abstract: The Province of Avalon was the area around the English settlement of Ferryland in what is now Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in the 17th century, which upon the success of the colony grew to include the land held by Sir William Vaughan and all the land that lay between Ferryland and Petty Harbour.

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# Province of Avalon

The **Province of Avalon** was the area around the English settlement of Ferryland in what is now Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in the 17th century, which upon the success of the colony grew to include the land held by Sir William Vaughan and all the land that lay between Ferryland and Petty Harbour.

## History

The Avalon Peninsula was one of the first European-inhabited areas in North America. In 1497 the Bristol Guild of Merchants financed a voyage by John Cabot to Newfoundland, where he is reported to have landed at Cape Bonavista. Basque sailors used the area as a base for whale hunting.

### The London and Bristol Company

In the early 17th century English merchants began to take an interest in the Newfoundland fishery. The Bristol Society of Merchant Venturers established the London and Bristol Company (the **Newfoundland Company**) in 1608 and sent John Guy, to locate a favourable location for a colony. The first permanent English settlement was established at Cuper's Cove in 1610.

The company was granted a charter by James I on 2 May 1610 giving it a monopoly in agriculture, mining, fishing and hunting on the Avalon Peninsula. They retained exclusive rights until 1616 when the Crown began to grant lands to others.

### Lord Baltimore

Sir George Calvert acquired a large land holding on the peninsula and hired an agent Captain Edward Wynne to set up headquarters in Ferryland. The initial colony grew to a population of 100, becoming the first successful permanent settlement on Newfoundland island. In 1620 Calvert obtained a grant from Sir William Vaughan for all of the land that lay north of a point between Fermeuse and Aquaforte to as far north as Caplin Bay (now Calvert) on the southern shore of the Avalon Peninsula.

In 1623, Calvert was given a Royal Charter extending the Royal lands and granting them the name the Province of Avalon "in imitation of Old Avalon in Somersetshire wherein Glassenbury stands, the first fruits of Christianity in Britain". The charter created the province as a palatinate in which Calvert had absolute authority. Calvert wished to make the colony a refuge for Roman Catholics facing persecution in England. In 1625 Calvert was elevated to the Peerage of Ireland as The 1st Baron Baltimore.

A series of crises and calamities led Calvert to quit the colony in 1629 for "some other warmer climate of this new world", which turned out to be Maryland, though his family maintained agents to govern Avalon until 1637, when the entire island of Newfoundland was granted by charter to Sir David Kirke and The 3rd Marquess of Hamilton (who was later created The 1st Duke of Hamilton). Lord Baltimore's son, Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore, fought against the new charter, and in 1660 gained official recognition of the old Charter of Avalon, but never attempted to retake the colony.

The site of the colony was designated a National Historic Site in 1953 It was also designated a Municipal Heritage District in 1998.

47°01′21″N 52°52′45″W / 47.0226°N 52.8791°W / 47.0226; -52.8791

## InfoBox

| Province of Avalon | |
| --- | --- |
| 1610–1696 | |
| Flag | |
|  | |
|  | |
| Status | English colony |
| Capital | Ferryland, Newfoundland |
| Common languages | English |
| Government | Constitutional monarchy |
| Legislature | Lords Proprietors |
| Historical era | Colonial Era |
|  | |
| London and Bristol Company charter | 1610 |
| Destroyed by New France in the Avalon Peninsula Campaign | 1696 |
|  | |
| Currency | Pound sterling |
|  | |


title: Manuel Monteiro

abstract: Manuel Fernando da Silva Monteiro is a Portuguese jurist, professor and former politician.

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# Manuel Monteiro

**Manuel Fernando da Silva Monteiro** (Anissó, Vieira do Minho, 1 April 1962) is a Portuguese jurist, professor and former politician.

## Early years

Manuel Monteiro started his political life during his youth. He was elected president of the People's Youth (then called Centrist Youth) in 1986.

## Political career

He was the winning candidate of the internal elections of March 1992 in the Democratic and Social Centre, moving the party from the traditional centrist base to the right. His political platform was against a Federal Europe, the Maastricht Treaty and the Economic and Monetary Union of the European Union.

In 1995 he changed the party's name to People's Party. The renamed party won 9% of the popular vote and 15 deputies, at the legislative elections held on 1 October 1995. This represented a partial comeback for the party that had been comprehensively defeated in the elections of 1987 and 1991. Heavy losses in the local elections of 1997, however, led Monteiro to resign., being succeeded by Paulo Portas, his former friend and protégé.

Manuel Monteiro left People's Party in 2002, following a disagreement with Paulo Portas. In June 2003 he founded the New Democracy Party (PND; *Partido da Nova Democracia* in Portuguese). This new political force never achieved major electoral successes, and Monteiro left the party leadership in November 2008, resigning from its membership two years later. Since then he has been politically inactive.

## Professional and academic career

Manuel Monteiro is a licenciate in Law from the Catholic University of Portugal. He worked at the Portuguese Industry Confederation and Banco Comercial Português. He also taught at Tomar Polytechnical Institute and Lusíada University. In 2012 he received a doctorate degree from Lusíada University.

## Electoral history

### CDS leadership election, 1992

Ballot: 21 March 1992
| Candidate | | Votes | % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Manuel Monteiro** | **WIN** |  |
|  | Basílio Horta |  |  |
|  | António Lobo Xavier |  |  |
| **Turnout** | |  |  |
| Source: CDS Congress | | | |

### European Parliament election, 1994

Ballot: 12 June 1994
| Party | | Candidate | Votes | % | Seats | +/− |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | PS | António Vitorino | 1,061,560 | 34.9 | **10** | +3 |
|  | PSD | Eurico de Melo | 1,046,918 | 34.4 | **9** | ±0 |
|  | CDS–PP | **Manuel Monteiro** | 379,044 | 12.5 | **3** | ±0 |
|  | CDU | Luis Manuel de Sá | 340,725 | 11.2 | **3** | –1 |
|  | Other parties | | 121,498 | 4.0 | **0** | –1 |
| Blank/Invalid ballots | | | 94,236 | 3.1 |  |  |
| **Turnout** | | | **3,044,001** | **35.54** | **25** | **+1** |
| Source: Comissão Nacional de Eleições | | | | | | |

### Legislative election, 1995

Ballot: 1 October 1995
| Party | | Candidate | Votes | % | Seats | +/− |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | PS | António Guterres | 2,583,755 | 43.8 | **112** | +40 |
|  | PSD | Fernando Nogueira | 2,014,589 | 34.1 | **88** | –47 |
|  | CDS–PP | **Manuel Monteiro** | 534,470 | 9.1 | **15** | +10 |
|  | CDU | Carlos Carvalhas | 506,157 | 8.6 | **15** | –2 |
|  | Other parties | | 152,790 | 2.6 | **0** | –1 |
| Blank/Invalid ballots | | | 113,093 | 1.9 |  |  |
| **Turnout** | | | **5,904,854** | **66.30** | **230** | **±0** |
| Source: Comissão Nacional de Eleições | | | | | | |

### European Parliament election, 2004

Ballot: 13 June 2004
| Party | | Candidate | Votes | % | Seats | +/− |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | PS | António Costa | 1,516,001 | 44.5 | **12** | ±0 |
|  | FP | João de Deus Pinheiro | 1,132,769 | 33.3 | **9** | –2 |
|  | CDU | Ilda Figueiredo | 309,401 | 9.1 | **2** | ±0 |
|  | BE | Miguel Portas | 167,313 | 4.9 | **1** | +1 |
|  | PCTP/MRPP | Garcia Pereira | 36,294 | 1.1 | **0** | ±0 |
|  | PND | **Manuel Monteiro** | 33,833 | 1.0 | **0** | *new* |
|  | Other parties | | 74,505 | 2.2 | **0** | ±0 |
| Blank/Invalid ballots | | | 134,166 | 4.0 |  |  |
| **Turnout** | | | **3,404,782** | **38.60** | **24** | **–1** |
| Source: Comissão Nacional de Eleições | | | | | | |

### Legislative election, 2005

Ballot: 20 February 2005
| Party | | Candidate | Votes | % | Seats | +/− |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | PS | José Sócrates | 2,588,312 | 45.0 | **121** | +25 |
|  | PSD | Pedro Santana Lopes | 1,653,425 | 28.8 | **75** | –30 |
|  | CDU | Jerónimo de Sousa | 433,369 | 7.5 | **14** | +2 |
|  | CDS–PP | Paulo Portas | 416,415 | 7.3 | **12** | –2 |
|  | BE | Francisco Louçã | 364,971 | 6.4 | **8** | +5 |
|  | PCTP/MRPP | Garcia Pereira | 48,186 | 0.8 | **0** | ±0 |
|  | PND | **Manuel Monteiro** | 40,358 | 0.7 | **0** | *new* |
|  | Other parties | | 33,583 | 0.6 | **0** | ±0 |
| Blank/Invalid ballots | | | 169,052 | 2.9 |  |  |
| **Turnout** | | | **5,747,834** | **64.26** | **230** | **±0** |
| Source: Comissão Nacional de Eleições | | | | | | |

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## InfoBox

| Manuel Monteiro | |
| --- | --- |
|  | |
| Member of the Assembly of the Republic
Elections: 1985, 1995 | |
| **In office**
27 October 1995  24 October 1999 | |
| Constituency | Braga District |
| **In office**
4 November 1985  12 August 1987 | |
| Constituency | Porto District |
| President of People's Party | |
| **In office**
22 March 1992  22 March 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Diogo Freitas do Amaral |
| Succeeded by | Paulo Portas |
| President of New Democracy Party | |
| **In office**
2003–2008 | |
| Preceded by | *Office created* |
| Succeeded by | Joel Viana |
|  | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Manuel Fernando da Silva Monteiro
(1962-04-01) 1 April 1962
Anissó, Vieira do Minho, Portugal |
| Political party | CDS - People's Party (1978-2003, 2020-present) |
| Other political
affiliations | New Democracy Party (2003-2008)
Independent (2008-2020) |
| Alma mater | Catholic University of Portugal
Lusíada University |
| Profession | Jurist
Professor |
|  | |


title: Puszno Skokowskie

abstract: Puszno Skokowskie is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Opole Lubelskie, within Opole Lubelskie County, Lublin Voivodeship, in eastern Poland. It lies approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) south-east of Opole Lubelskie and 40 km (25 mi) south-west of the regional capital Lublin.

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# Puszno Skokowskie

**Puszno Skokowskie** \[ˈpuʂnɔ skɔˈkɔfskʲɛ\] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Opole Lubelskie, within Opole Lubelskie County, Lublin Voivodeship, in eastern Poland. It lies approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) south-east of Opole Lubelskie and 40 km (25 mi) south-west of the regional capital Lublin.

## InfoBox

| Puszno Skokowskie | |
| --- | --- |
| Village | |
| Puszno Skokowskie | |
| Coordinates: 51°6′N 22°3′E / 51.100°N 22.050°E / 51.100; 22.050 | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lublin |
| County | Opole Lubelskie |
| Gmina | Opole Lubelskie |


title: Wei-Hwa Huang

abstract: Wei-Hwa Huang is an American puzzler, member of the US Team for the World Puzzle Championship, and game designer. Huang was a member of the United States International Math Olympiad team in 1992 and 1993, where he was awarded a Silver Medal both years. He was a Putnam Fellow in 1993. Huang has won the annual World Puzzle Championship on four occasions: 1995 and 1997–1999. He also won the 2008 Sudoku National Championship. With team Left Out, he won the 2019 MIT Mystery Hunt. With Tom Lehmann, Huang designed the board game Roll for the Galaxy released in 2014 by Rio Grande Games. Roll for the Galaxy is a dice-based adaption of the award-winning card game Race for the Galaxy with deck-building mechanics. Huang and Lehmann also designed Roll for the Galaxy: Ambition, an expansion released in 2015. Roll for the Galaxy was nominated for three Golden Geek Awards and an International Gamers Award. Huang graduated from Montgomery Blair High School and the California Institute of Technology and was an employee at Google until July 2008. One of his most famous projects was the Da Vinci Code Quest on Google, which was a set of 24 puzzles launched on April 17, 2006, in cooperation with Columbia Pictures. Huang submitted a crossword puzzle to The New York Times newspaper which was published on Tuesday, September 10, 2002. In 2012, Huang co-authored a book with Will Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle. Huang is an investor and co-producer of the Broadway musical The Lightning Thief.

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# Wei-Hwa Huang

**Wei-Hwa Huang** (born August 4, 1975 in Eugene, Oregon) is an American puzzler, member of the US Team for the World Puzzle Championship, and game designer.

Huang was a member of the United States International Math Olympiad team in 1992 and 1993, where he was awarded a Silver Medal both years. He was a Putnam Fellow in 1993. Huang has won the annual World Puzzle Championship on four occasions: 1995 and 19971999. He also won the 2008 Sudoku National Championship. With team Left Out, he won the 2019 MIT Mystery Hunt.

With Tom Lehmann, Huang designed the board game Roll for the Galaxy released in 2014 by Rio Grande Games. Roll for the Galaxy is a dice-based adaption of the award-winning card game Race for the Galaxy with deck-building mechanics. Huang and Lehmann also designed Roll for the Galaxy: Ambition, an expansion released in 2015. Roll for the Galaxy was nominated for three Golden Geek Awards and an International Gamers Award.

Huang graduated from Montgomery Blair High School and the California Institute of Technology and was an employee at Google until July 2008. One of his most famous projects was the *Da Vinci Code Quest* on Google, which was a set of 24 puzzles launched on April 17, 2006, in cooperation with Columbia Pictures.

Huang submitted a crossword puzzle to *The New York Times* newspaper which was published on Tuesday, September 10, 2002. In 2012, Huang co-authored a book with Will Shortz, the editor of *The New York Times* crossword puzzle.

Huang is an investor and co-producer of the Broadway musical The Lightning Thief.

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7. Shapiro, Howard (2009). "2009 Inquirer Sudoku National Championship: Third time's the charm for L.A. woman". *The Philadelphia Inquirer*. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
8. "MIT Mystery Hunt 2019 Wrapup". *YouTube*. Archived from the original on 2021-12-13.
9. "Roll for the Galaxy at BoardGameGeek".
10. "Montgomery Has 3 In Westinghouse's Top 10 Finalists". *The Washington Post*. 1993-03-09. pp. B7.
11. "Puzzlement". *The New York Times*: Section 6, Page 14. 1995-11-12.
12. Yi-Wyn Yen and Michal Lev-Ram (January 22, 2008). "10 fascinating Googlers". Fortune.
13. "The Da Vinci Code Quest Launches On Google". www.movieweb.com.
14. Shortz, Will (June 16, 2005). *The New York Times Will Shortz's Greatest Hits: 150 Crossword Puzzles Personally Picked by the Puzzlemaster*. p. 64. ISBN 031234242X. `{{cite book}}`: `|website=` ignored (help)
15. Will Shortz and Wei-Hwa Huang (September 18, 2012). *Will Shortz's Puzzle Master Workout*. Seven Footer Press. ISBN 978-1934734520.
16. "Wei-Hwa Huang at Playbill".


title: Luka Štor

abstract: Luka Štor is a Slovenian footballer who plays as a forward for Maccabi Petah Tikva.

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# Luka Štor

**Luka Štor** (born 5 July 1998) is a Slovenian footballer who plays as a forward for Maccabi Petah Tikva.

## Career

Štor made his professional debut for Aluminij in the Slovenian PrvaLiga on 20 February 2018, coming on as a substitute in the 70th minute for Ibrahim Mensah in a 1–1 away draw against Ankaran. In August 2019, he joined 2. Bundesliga club Dynamo Dresden.

On 31 January 2024, Štor signed for Israeli club Maccabi Petah Tikva. On 30 May 2024, he won his first title with the club, the 2023–24 Israel State Cup, after beating Hapoel Be'er Sheva 1–0 in the final.

## Honours

**Maccabi Petah Tikva**

## InfoBox

Luka Štor
| Personal information | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Date of birth | (1998-07-05) 5 July 1998 | | |
| Place of birth | Šempeter pri Gorici, Slovenia | | |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | | |
| Position(s) | Forward | | |
| Team information | | | |
| Current team | Maccabi Petah Tikva | | |
| Number | 7 | | |
| Youth career | | | |
| 2003–2008 | Primorje | | |
| 2008–2013 | Gorica | | |
| 2013–2017 | Maribor | | |
| Senior career\* | | | |
| Years | **Team** | **Apps** | **(Gls)** |
| 2017–2019 | Maribor | 0 | (0) |
| 2018 | Aluminij (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2019 | Aluminij | 19 | (9) |
| 2019–2022 | Dynamo Dresden | 27 | (1) |
| 2020 | Aluminij (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Apollon Limassol (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 2022–2024 | Bravo | 44 | (9) |
| 2024– | Maccabi Petah Tikva | 10 | (2) |
| International career | | | |
| 2015–2016 | Slovenia U18 | 8 | (2) |
| 2016 | Slovenia U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Slovenia U21 | 8 | (0) |
| \*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 July 2024 | | | |


title: Tim Rhys-Evans

abstract: Timothy Rhys-Evans MBE FRWCMD is a Welsh conductor and best known as the founder and musical director of the choir Only Men Aloud! and Only Boys Aloud. He also formed the children's choir Only Kids Aloud in 2012. Rhys-Evans, from New Tredegar, was a vocal tutor at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. He has conducted several choirs, including The Black Mountain Male Chorus of Wales and Dunvant Male Choir. He founded Only Men Aloud! in 2000 and led them to victory in the Last Choir Standing competition in 2008. In August 2010, Rhys-Evans was one of several new members admitted to the Gorsedd of bards at the National Eisteddfod of Wales. He is a Champion for the charity Music in Hospitals Cymru/Wales. He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to music and for charitable services. On 5 July 2019 Rhys-Evans was made a Fellow of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. In January 2020, Rhys-Evans was appointed Director of Music at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

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# Tim Rhys-Evans

**Timothy Rhys-Evans** MBE FRWCMD (born c. 1972) is a Welsh conductor and best known as the founder and musical director of the choir Only Men Aloud! and Only Boys Aloud. He also formed the children's choir Only Kids Aloud in 2012.

Rhys-Evans, from New Tredegar, was a vocal tutor at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. He has conducted several choirs, including The Black Mountain Male Chorus of Wales and Dunvant Male Choir. He founded Only Men Aloud! in 2000 (also known at Cantorion) and led them to victory in the *Last Choir Standing* competition in 2008.

In August 2010, Rhys-Evans was one of several new members admitted to the Gorsedd of bards at the National Eisteddfod of Wales. He is a Champion for the charity Music in Hospitals Cymru/Wales. He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to music and for charitable services.

On 5 July 2019 Rhys-Evans was made a Fellow of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

In January 2020, Rhys-Evans was appointed Director of Music at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

## Personal life

Tim has a civil partnership with Welsh tenor Alun Rhys Jenkins.

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| Tim Rhys-EvansMBE | |
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| Rhys-Evans conducting at the AMIS Honor Choir 2019 in Beijing, China | |
| Born | Timothy Rhys-Evans<br>New Tredegar, Wales |
| Occupation | Conductor |
| Spouse | Alun Rhys Jenkins |


title: Midafotel

abstract: Midafotel is a potent, competitive antagonist at the NMDA receptor. It was originally designed as a potential therapy for excitotoxicity, epilepsy or neuropathic pain. It looked very promising in in vitro trials proving to be a potent competitive antagonist at the NMDA without affecting other receptors. Research continued through to in vivo cat studies where it proved to limit damage after occluding the middle cerebral artery, leading to ischaemia. It also blocked photosensitive epilepsies in baboons. CPPene had a pharmacokinetic profile suitable for progressing to clinical trials, as it has no toxic byproducts, is excreted exclusively via the renal system, and remains unchanged in the brain. However, CPPene was removed from clinical trials, as it provided no suitable neuronal protection or beneficial treatment for epilepsy, and had side effects which led to many patients withdrawing from trials. A possible explanation for its lack of efficacy in trials is the relatively short therapeutic time window following ischaemic damage and the fact that a small amount of glutamate helps neuronal survival. It is also believed that some "pro-survival" genes are activated by NMDA receptors.

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# Midafotel

**Midafotel** (**CPPene**; **SDZ EAA 494**) is a potent, competitive antagonist at the NMDA receptor. It was originally designed as a potential therapy for excitotoxicity, epilepsy or neuropathic pain. It looked very promising in *in vitro* trials proving to be a potent competitive antagonist at the NMDA without affecting other receptors. Research continued through to *in vivo* cat studies where it proved to limit damage after occluding the middle cerebral artery, leading to ischaemia. It also blocked photosensitive epilepsies in baboons.

CPPene had a pharmacokinetic profile suitable for progressing to clinical trials, as it has no toxic byproducts, is excreted exclusively via the renal system, and remains unchanged in the brain.

However, CPPene was removed from clinical trials, as it provided no suitable neuronal protection or beneficial treatment for epilepsy, and had side effects which led to many patients withdrawing from trials. A possible explanation for its lack of efficacy in trials is the relatively short therapeutic time window following ischaemic damage and the fact that a small amount of glutamate helps neuronal survival. It is also believed that some "pro-survival" genes are activated by NMDA receptors.

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Midafotel
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| Clinical data | |
| Other names | CPPene, Midafotel, SDZ EAA 494 |
| ATC code | * none |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Excretion | Renal |
| Identifiers | |
| IUPAC name * (*R*)-4-\[(*E*)- 3-phosphonoprop- 2-enyl\]piperazine- 2-carboxylic acid | |
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| Formula | C8H15N2O5P |
| Molar mass | 250.191 g·mol−1 |
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| SMILES * C1CN(C\[C@@H\](N1)C(=O)O)C/C=C/P(=O)(O)O | |
| InChI * InChI=1S/C8H15N2O5P/c11-8(12)7-6-10(4-2-9-7)3-1-5-16(13,14)15/h1,5,7,9H,2-4,6H2,(H,11,12)(H2,13,14,15)/b5-1+/t7-/m1/s1 * Key:VZXMZMJSGLFKQI-ABVWVHJUSA-N | |
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title: Paul George Konody

abstract: Paul George Konody was a Hungarian-born, London-based art critic and historian, who wrote for several London newspapers, as well as writing numerous books and articles on noted artists and collections, with a focus on the Renaissance. A recognized expert on the art of the Renaissance, he was lauded for his evaluation of claims of authenticity for works from that period, correctly debunking Wilhelm von Bode's assertion that a bust of Flora was sculpted by Leonardo da Vinci. During World War I, Konody became interested in the representation of war in the arts, and directed an effort to commemorate Canadian participation in that war.

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# Paul George Konody

**Paul George Konody** (30 July 1872 – 30 November 1933) was a Hungarian-born, London-based art critic and historian, who wrote for several London newspapers, as well as writing numerous books and articles on noted artists and collections, with a focus on the Renaissance. A recognized expert on the art of the Renaissance, he was lauded for his evaluation of claims of authenticity for works from that period, correctly debunking Wilhelm von Bode's assertion that a bust of Flora was sculpted by Leonardo da Vinci. During World War I, Konody became interested in the representation of war in the arts, and directed an effort to commemorate Canadian participation in that war.

## Early life

Konody was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1872. He received his education in Vienna, and in 1889 emigrated to the United Kingdom, settling in London.

## Career

### Early writing and opinions

Konody was the art critic for *The Daily Mail* and *The Observer*, writing for the latter until his death. He was also the editor of *The Artist* from 1900 to 1902, and wrote numerous articles for the *Encyclopædia Britannica* and the *Dictionary of National Biography*. He was a master of the Junior Art Worker's Guild from 1903 to 1904. He wrote volumes on Walter Crane and Diego Velázquez in 1902 and 1903, respectively, and described the works of Filippino Lippi for a 1905 volume published by the Newnes's Art Library, writing of Lippi that "some of his qualities show him to be the most subtle psychologist of his time, the most modern in spirit of all the artists of the Renaissance". In 1908, Konody published a volume on Raphael for the a series of "The Masterpieces in Color" for the publishing company of Frederick A. Stokes.

In 1910, Konody notably dismissed some of the paintings of Vincent van Gogh as "merely the ravings of a maniac". That same year, Konody disputed the claims of German art historian Wilhelm von Bode that a bust of Flora acquired by Bode's Kaiser Friedrich Museum in Berlin was an original work of Leonardo da Vinci. Konody "waged war on Dr. Bode's claims through the columns of the London *Daily Mail*". Konody's evaluation was proven correct, as it was later exposed that the sculpture was likely created by English sculptor Richard Cockle Lucas, centuries after the time of Leonardo.

Konody's 1911 book, *The Louvre*, with Maurice W. Brockwell, was well-reviewed in *The Guardian*, which found it to be "a large and substantial volume" with "scholarly and well balanced" accounts of the painters.

### Response to Futurism and evaluation of the *Isleworth Mona Lisa*

Konody was not so well-disposed towards certain artistic trends of his own time, joining other critics in dismissing Post-Impressionism and Futurism, describing some works of Cubism as "unintelligible", and referring to a 1912 showing of Futurist works as a "nightmare exhibition". He similarly objected to a growing trend inspired by Post-impressionism of decorating children's nursery rooms with colorful designs, which he suggested would "delight the infant who can scribble on the wall in perfect harmony with the design", but which adults would find distracting, and eventually boring. In 1914, Konody was one of a handful of critics who received "BLESSes" from the Vorticist literary magazine, *Blast*, asserted to be for supporting the magazine and other recent developments in art. The honor was ironic, given that Konody, along with J. C. Squire, were noted to have been more hostile than favorable to *Blast*, with Konody describing it as "a strange mixture of seriousness and facetiousness, common sense and absurdity". Konody was, however, impressed with the Futurist wartime painting, *The First Searchlights at Charing Cross* by C. R. W. Nevinson.

Towards the beginning of 1914, Konody examined the recently rediscovered *Isleworth Mona Lisa*, and concluded that, unlike Bode's bust of Flora, it was in fact by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting had been proposed by its owner, art collector Hugh Blaker, to have been painted by Leonardo, perhaps prior to the painting of the *Mona Lisa* in the Louvre. Konody wrote that the reception of the painting had been marred by "some press agent who sent out the news broadcast, with wrong statements, misquotations, and other blunders galore", but nonetheless found that "though not altogether from the hand of Leonardo da Vinci himself, it emanates most certainly from his studio and was very largely worked up by the master himself". Konody further stated of the painting that "\[t\]he hands, with their careful and somewhat hard drawing and terra cotta coloring, suggest at once the name of Leonardo's pupil, Marco d' Oggionno; whereas the inimitably soft and lovely painting of the head and bust, the exquisite subtlety of the expression, the golden glow of the general coloring, can be due only to Leonardo". Konody found the painting to have features "far more pleasing and beautiful than in the Louvre version". Blaker's father in law, John R. Eyre, wrote in a monograph defending the authenticity of the *Isleworth Mona Lisa*, "when this opinion was endorsed by an art critic of Mr. P. G. Konody's standing, I felt convinced there was at least good ground for investigation".

### World War I and interest in the art of wartime

In 1915, Konody "was commissioned to make a critical inventory of all the works of art in the national repositories of Constantinople", but this project was cancelled due to the escalation of World War I. In 1917, Konody was appointed honorary secretary and art director of a committee to commemorate Canadian participation in that war. For this purpose, he participated in selecting artists to be commissioned to travel to the war zone and to prepare works recording the battles, ranging from etchings and portraits to colossal paintings, with the works later being displayed in venues such as the Anderson Galleries in New York City. Years after his death, Konody was praised for being "able to get the committee to accept so many radical paintings, for instance those of Paul Nash, Wyndham Lewis and the then unknown David Milne", though it was also asserted that Konody initially "ignored Canadian artists in favor of Europeans to memorialize the Canadian effort". During and after the war, Konody developed a general interest in artwork depicting wartime, publishing a noted article, *On War Memorials* in 1919.

In 1919, the *New York Herald* described Konody, then visiting the United States while directing the Canadian War Memorial Exhibition, as "\[o\]ne of the men best qualified to speak" on the authenticity of several contested paintings then being disputed which were claimed to have been produced during the Renaissance. For several years later in his life, Konody was honorary secretary of a committee that oversaw the British pavilion at the annual International Art Exhibition in Venice (now the Venice Biennale).

## Personal life and death

He was born Paul Georg Konody to Maxmilian Alexander Konody and his wife Aloisia Olga Alexander. In October 1901, Konody married watercolor painter Isabel Codrington. The couple had two daughters during the following five years. They lived in London and enjoyed a social scene that featured many artists, poets and writers. They divorced in 1912, and Codrington later married art dealer Gustavus Mayer. One of Konody's daughters, Pauline Konody, had some success as a watercolor painter as well. Konody was noted to have been a practicing Catholic.

Konody died in November 1933, following a lengthy illness and an operation. In October of the following year, the Bethnal Green Museum honored Konody with the establishment of the Paul Konody Memorial Library, to include Konody's substantial collection of "more than 2,000 volumes, dealing principally with his special subjects, painting, architecture, sculpture, and the history of art, particularly of the fine arts".

## Selected publications

* *The Art of Walter Crane*. 1902.
* *Velasquez, Life and Work*. 1903.
* *Filippino Lippi*. 1903.
* *The Brothers Van Eyck*. 1907.
* *Raphael*. Jack, 1908.
* *Chardin*. Jack, 1909.
* *Delacroix*. Jack, 1910.
* *Through the Alps to the Apennines*. Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner, London, 1911.
* *Filippo Lippi*. 1911.
* *The Louvre*. Jack, 1911.
* *On War Memorials*. 1919.
* *Italian painting*. Jack, 1929. (With R. H. Wilenski)
* *An introduction to French painting*. Cassell, London, 1932. (With Xenia Lathom)
* *Sir William Orpen*. Seeley Service, 1932. (With Sidney Dark)

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| Paul George Konody | |
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| Portrait by William Roberts, 1920 | |
| Born | 30 July 1872<br>Budapest |
| Died | 30 November 1933(1933-11-30) (aged 61) |
| Occupation | Art critic |


title: Lumb, Rawtenstall

abstract: Lumb is a small village in the Rossendale district of Lancashire, England. It lies in the valley of the Whitewell Brook, 3 miles (5 km) north east of Rawtenstall. It should not be confused with the hamlet of Lumb near Edenfield, also in the Rossendale district. Lumb was historically in the large ancient parish of Whalley. In 1846 it was constituted a chapelry within the parish of Whalley, which also included the village of Water. In 1866 it became part of the civil parish of Newchurch, and in 1894 was transferred to the municipal borough and civil parish of Rawtenstall. St Michael's parish church was founded in 1846.

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# Lumb, Rawtenstall

**Lumb** is a small village in the Rossendale district of Lancashire, England. It lies in the valley of the Whitewell Brook, 3 miles (5 km) north east of Rawtenstall. It should not be confused with the hamlet of Lumb near Edenfield, also in the Rossendale district.

Lumb was historically in the large ancient parish of Whalley. In 1846 it was constituted a chapelry within the parish of Whalley, which also included the village of Water. In 1866 it became part of the civil parish of Newchurch, and in 1894 was transferred to the municipal borough and civil parish of Rawtenstall.

St Michael's parish church was founded in 1846.

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| OS grid reference | SD837248 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ROSSENDALE |
| Postcode district | BB4 |
| Dialling code | 01706 |
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| Police | Lancashire |
| Fire | Lancashire |
| Ambulance | North West |
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title: Universal relation assumption

abstract: The universal relation assumption in relational databases states that one can place all data attributes into a table, which may then be decomposed into smaller tables as needed. However, the assumption that a single large table can capture real database designs is often plagued with a number of difficulties. The "nested universal relation" model has attempted to address some of the problems and offer improvements.

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# Universal relation assumption

The **universal relation assumption** in relational databases states that one can place all data attributes into a (possibly very wide) table, which may then be decomposed into smaller tables as needed.

However, the assumption that a single large table can capture real database designs is often plagued with a number of difficulties. The "nested universal relation" model has attempted to address some of the problems and offer improvements.


title: 1991 Internationaux de Strasbourg

abstract: The 1991 Internationaux de Strasbourg was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Ligue d'Alsace de Tenis in Strasbourg, France that was part of Tier IV of the 1991 WTA Tour. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from 20 May until 26 May 1991. Unseeded Radka Zrubáková won the singles title and earned $27,000 first-prize money.

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# 1991 Internationaux de Strasbourg

The **1991 Internationaux de Strasbourg** was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Ligue d'Alsace de Tenis in Strasbourg, France that was part of Tier IV of the 1991 WTA Tour. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from 20 May until 26 May 1991. Unseeded Radka Zrubáková won the singles title and earned $27,000 first-prize money.

## Finals

### Singles

Radka Zrubáková defeated  Rachel McQuillan 7–6(7–3), 7–6(7–3)

* It was Zrubáková's 1st title of the year and the 2nd of her career.

### Doubles

Lori McNeil /  Stephanie Rehe defeated  Manon Bollegraf /  Mercedes Paz 6–7(2–7), 6–4, 6–4

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| 1991 Internationaux de Strasbourg | |
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| Date | 20–26 May |
| Edition | 5th |
| Category | Tier IV |
| Draw | 28S / 16D |
| Prize money | 150,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Strasbourg, France |
| Venue | Ligue d'Alsace de Tenis |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
| Radka Zrubáková | |
| Doubles | |
| Lori McNeil /  Stephanie Rehe | |
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title: Pusztadobos

abstract: Pusztadobos is a village in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, in the Northern Great Plain region of eastern Hungary.

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# Pusztadobos

**Pusztadobos** is a village in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, in the Northern Great Plain region of eastern Hungary.

## Geography

It covers an area of 16.69 km2 (6 sq mi) and has a population of 1535 people (2015).

48°04′N 22°14′E / 48.067°N 22.233°E / 48.067; 22.233

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| Pusztadobos | |
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| Country | Hungary |
| County | Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg |
| Area | |
| Total | 16.69 km2 (6.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| Total | 1,535 |
| Density | 92/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 4565 |
| Area code | 45 |


title: Weber House (Guttenberg, Iowa)

abstract: The Weber House is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. It was built by Dr. Weber, a German immigrant surgeon, sometime before 1858. It is also possible his name was George Wehmer. Subsequently, the house was associated with the Freidlein and Zimmerman families who owned a nearby saw mill and lumber yard. Initially, the 1½-story brick structure was in a "T" shape with a full size porch across the front. The house has been added onto on the rear. A two-frame kitchen wing had been added to the north side around 1900, and is no longer extant. There was also a summer kitchen on the property at one time. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

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# Weber House (Guttenberg, Iowa)

The **Weber House** is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. It was built by Dr. Weber, a German immigrant surgeon, sometime before 1858. It is also possible his name was George Wehmer. Subsequently, the house was associated with the Freidlein and Zimmerman families who owned a nearby saw mill and lumber yard. Initially, the 1½-story brick structure was in a "T" shape with a full size porch across the front. The house has been added onto on the rear. A two-frame kitchen wing had been added to the north side around 1900, and is no longer extant. There was also a summer kitchen on the property at one time. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

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| Weber House | |
| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
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| Location | 822 S. River Park Dr.<br>Guttenberg, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42°46′37.3″N 91°05′44″W / 42.777028°N 91.09556°W / 42.777028; -91.09556 |
| Area | less than one acre |
| MPS | Guttenberg MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 84001247 |
| Added to NRHP | September 24, 1984 |


title: Lungotevere dei Tebaldi

abstract: Lungotevere dei Tebaldi is the stretch of lungotevere which links piazza San Vincenzo Pallotti to ponte Giuseppe Mazzini, in Roma, in rione Regola. This lungotevere takes its name from the Roman family of the Tebaldi, extinct in 1745; it was instituted with law of 20 July 1887.

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# Lungotevere dei Tebaldi

**Lungotevere dei Tebaldi** is the stretch of lungotevere which links piazza San Vincenzo Pallotti to ponte Giuseppe Mazzini, in Roma, in rione Regola.

This lungotevere takes its name from the Roman family of the Tebaldi, extinct in 1745; it was instituted with law of 20 July 1887.

1. Rendina-Paradisi (2004), p. 1242
2. "Lungotevere dei Tebaldi". Retrieved 16 September 2010.

## Sources

* Rendina, Claudio; Paradisi, Donatella (2004). *Le strade di Roma. 3rd volume P-Z*. Newton Compton Editori, Rome. ISBN 88-541-0209-1.

41°53′42″N 12°28′07″E / 41.8949°N 12.4686°E / 41.8949; 12.4686


title: Time to React – Live!

abstract: Time To React - Live! is the first live album by Australian Thrash metal band Allegiance, released in 1995. The album was recorded live at Triple J Studios in Perth, Western Australia on 17 December 1994.

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# Time to React – Live!

***Time To React - Live!*** is the first live album by Australian Thrash metal band Allegiance, released in 1995. The album was recorded live at Triple J Studios in Perth, Western Australia on 17 December 1994.

## Track listing

| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Chaos Dies" | 4:45 |
| 2. | "Pity" | 2:59 |
| 3. | "Trapped Behind A Shadow" | 3:55 |
| 4. | "Hate Frenzy" | 4:41 |
| 5. | "Time To React" | 4:14 |
| 6. | "Taken By Force" | 3:19 |
| 7. | "Torn Between Two Worlds" | 5:52 |
| 8. | "One Step Beyond" | 4:12 |
| 9. | "Downward Spiral" | 5:09 |

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| Time To React - Live! | |
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| Live album by Allegiance | |
| Released | 1995 (1995) |
| Recorded | 17 December 1994 |
| Genre | Thrash metal |
| Length | 39:11 |
| Label | Independent |
| Allegiance chronology | |
| *D.e.s.t.i.t.u.t.i.o.n*
(1994) ***Time To React - Live!***
(1995) *Skinman*
(1996) | |


title: Microbotryales

abstract: The Microbotryales are an order of fungi in the Microbotryomycetes class of the Basidiomycota. The order contains 2 families, 9 genera, and 114 species. The order was circumscribed in 1997.

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# Microbotryales

The **Microbotryales** are an order of fungi in the Microbotryomycetes class of the Basidiomycota. The order contains 2 families, 9 genera, and 114 species. The order was circumscribed in 1997.

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| Microbotryales | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Microbotryomycetes |
| Order: | Microbotryales
R.Bauer & Oberw. (1997) |
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| Microbotryaceae
Ustilentylomataceae | |


title: Paul Gerber

abstract: Paul Gerber was a German physics teacher. He studied in Berlin from 1872 to 1875. In 1877 he became a teacher at the Realgymnasium in Stargard in Pommern. Gerber is known for his controversial work on the speed of gravity and the perihelion shift of Mercury's orbit.

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# Paul Gerber

**Paul Gerber** (1854 Berlin, Germany  13 August 1909 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany) was a German physics teacher. He studied in Berlin from 1872 to 1875. In 1877 he became a teacher at the Realgymnasium (high school) in Stargard in Pommern. Gerber is known for his controversial work on the speed of gravity and the perihelion shift of Mercury's orbit.

## Gravitation

### Basic concept

Based on the electrodynamic laws of Wilhelm Eduard Weber, Carl Friedrich Gauß, and Bernhard Riemann, between 1870 and 1900 many scientists tried to combine gravitation with a finite propagation speed and tried to derive the correct value for the perihelion shift of Mercury's orbit. In 1890 Maurice Lévy succeeded in doing so by combining the laws of Weber and Riemann, whereby the speed of gravity is equal to the speed of light in his theory. However, because the basic laws of Weber and others were wrong (for example, Weber's law was superseded by Maxwell's equations), those hypotheses were rejected.

A variation of those superseded theories (albeit not directly based on Weber's theory) was the one of Gerber, which he developed in 1898 and 1902. By assuming a finite speed of gravity, he developed the following expression for the gravitational potential:

$$V={\frac {\mu }{r\left(1-{\frac {1}{c}{\frac {dr}{dt}\right)^{2}}}}}$$

Using the binomial theorem to second order it follows:

$$V={\frac {\mu }{r}\left\[1+{\frac {2}{c}{\frac {dr}{dt}+{\frac {3}{c^{2}\left({\frac {dr}{dt}\right)^{2}\right\]}}}}}}$$

According to Gerber, the relation of the speed of gravity (c) and the perihelion shift (Ψ) is:

$$c^{2}={\frac {6\pi \mu }{a(1-\epsilon ^{2})\Psi }}$$

where

$\mu ={\frac {4\pi ^{2}a^{3}{\tau ^{2}}}}$, ε = Eccentricity, *a* = Semi-major axis, τ = Orbital period.

So Gerber was able to calculate a speed of gravity of ca. 305 000 km/s, slightly more than the speed of light.

### Controversy

Gerber's formula gives for the perihelion shift:

$$\Psi =24\pi ^{3}{\frac {a^{2}{\tau ^{2}c^{2}(1-\epsilon ^{2})}}}$$

It was noted by the Einstein- and relativity critic Ernst Gehrcke in 1916, that this formula is mathematically identical to Albert Einstein's formula (1915) for general relativity.

$\epsilon =24\pi ^{3}{\frac {a^{2}{T^{2}c^{2}(1-e^{2})}}}$, where *e* = Eccentricity, *a* = Semi-major axis, *T* = Orbital period.

So Gehrcke initiated a reprint of Gerber's 1902-paper in the Annalen der Physik in 1917, where he questioned the priority of Einstein and tried to prove a possible plagiarism by him. However, according to Albrecht Fölsing, Klaus Hentschel and Roseveare, those claims were rejected, because soon after Gerber's paper was reprinted, scientists like Hugo von Seeliger, Max von Laue published some papers, where it was claimed that Gerber's theory is inconsistent and his formula is not the consequence of his premises. And Einstein wrote in 1920:

> Mr. Gehrcke wants to make us believe that the perihelion shift of Mercury can be explained without the theory of relativity. So there are two possibilities. Either you invent special interplanetary masses. \[...\] Or you rely on a work by Gerber, who already gave the right formula for the perihelion shift of Mercury before me. The experts are not only in agreement that Gerber’s derivation is wrong through and through, but the formula cannot be obtained as a consequence of the main assumption made by Gerber. Mr. Gerber’s work is therefore completely useless, an unsuccessful and erroneous theoretical attempt. I maintain that the theory of general relativity has provided the first real explanation of the perihelion motion of Mercury. I did not mention the work by Gerber initially, because I did not know about it when I wrote my work on the perihelion motion of Mercury; even if I had been aware of it, I would not have had any reason to mention it.

In the recent past, Roseveare argued that Gerber's derivation is unclear, however, he claimed to have found the way by which Gerber possibly found his result (although Roseveare's derivation was criticized as well). More importantly, Roseveare showed that Gerber's theory is in conflict with experience: the value for the deflection of light in the gravitational field of the sun is too high in Gerber's theory, and if the relativistic mass is considered, also Gerber's prediction for the perihelion advance is wrong.

Primary sources * Einstein, A. (1915). "Erklärung der Perihelbewegung des Merkur aus der allgemeinen Relativitätstheorie". *Sitzungsberichte der Preussischen Akademie der Wissenschaften* (2): 831–839.

Secondary sources * Hentschel, Klaus: „Interpretationen und Fehlinterpretationen der speziellen und der allgemeinen Relativitätstheorie durch Zeitgenossen Albert Einsteins“, Basel: Birkhäuser, 1990 (= Science Networks, 6), pp. 150–162.
* Oppenheim, S. (1920). "Kritik des newtonschen Gravitationsgesetzes". *Encyklopädie der Mathematischen Wissenschaften mit Einschluss Ihrer Anwendungen*. 6.2.2: 80–158.

| Endnotes for primary sources | Endnotes for secondary sources |  |
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| 1. Levy 1890 2. Gerber 1898, 1902 3. Gehrcke (1916) 4. Einstein (1915 and (1916), 822 5. Gerber 1917 6. Seeliger (1917) 7. Laue (1917, 1920) 8. Einstein 1920 | 1. Zenneck 1901, 46ff 2. Oppenheim 1920, 153ff 3. Zenneck 1901, 49ff 4. Oppenheim 1920, 156f 5. Fölsing 1993, Chap. 5 6. Hentschel 1990, pp.150ff. 7. Roseveare 1982, Chap. 6 |

Notes 1. German: Herr Gehrcke will glauben machen, daß die Perihelbewegung des Merkur auch ohne Relativitätstheorie zu erklären sei. Es gibt da zwei Möglichkeiten. Entweder man erfindet besondere interplanetare Massen. \[...\] Oder aber man beruft sich auf eine Arbeit von Gerber, der die richtige Formel für die Perihelbewegung des Merkur bereits vor mir angegeben hat. Aber die Fachleute sind nicht nur darüber einig, daß Gerbers Ableitung durch und durch unrichtig ist, sondern die Formel ist als Konsequenz der von Gerber an die Spitze gestellten Annahmen überhaupt nicht zu gewinnen. Herrn Gerbers Arbeit ist daher völlig wertlos, ein mißglückter und irreparabler theoretischer Versuch. Ich konstatiere, daß die allgemeine Relativitätstheorie die erste wirkliche Erklärung für die Perihelbewegung des Merkur geliefert hat. Ich habe die Gerbersche Arbeit ursprünglich schon deshalb nicht erwähnt, weil ich sie nicht kannte, als ich meine Arbeit über die Perihelbewegung des Merkur schrieb; ich hätte aber auch keinen Anlaß gehabt, sie zu erwähnen, wenn ich von ihr Kenntnis gehabt hätte.
1. MathPages: Gerber's Gravity, Gerber’s Light Deflection


title: Turistens klagan

abstract: Turistens klagan,(English: Tourist's lament) is a music album recorded by the Swedish–Dutch folk singer-songwriter Cornelis Vreeswijk in 1980. It is one half of the double concept album Felicia's svenska suite, which was originally issued only in Norway.

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# Turistens klagan

**Turistens klagan**,(English: Tourist's lament) is a music album recorded by the Swedish–Dutch folk singer-songwriter Cornelis Vreeswijk in 1980. It is one half of the double concept album Felicia's svenska suite, which was originally issued only in Norway.

## Track listing

1. "Turistens klagan" (03:21)
2. "Till en nymf" (02:15)
3. "Från en vän i viken" (02:33)
4. "Tre dagars blues" (04:12)
5. "För gröna Felicia" (02:20)
6. "De fattiga riddarnas ballad" (02:50)
7. "Polaren Pär gör sin reverens" (01:31)
8. "Byt nu ton" (02:05)
9. "Balladen om Gustava" (03:40)
10. "Felicia – adjö" (02:53)
11. "Dubbelquatrin om tennis" (03:21)
12. "Möte med Fredrik Åkare, Stockholm 1943" (02:52)
13. "Felicia pratar" (02:20)

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| Turistens klagan | |
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| Studio album by Cornelis Vreeswijk | |
| Released | 1980 |
| Genre | Folk music
Protest music
Swedish folk music |
| Label | Universal Records |
| Cornelis Vreeswijk chronology | |
| *Vildhallon*
(1979) ***Turistens klagan***
(1980) *En spjutkastares visor*
(1980) | |


title: Prus III coat of arms

abstract: Herb Prus III is a Polish coat of arms. It was used by several szlachta families in the times of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. The son of Prince of Prussia while his married the heiress of a great fortune coat of arms Pobóg  -, his coat of arms Prus II, as and father did, half a horseshoe in handy. Then, when a descendant of the Sobor, valiantly in the war lost the starting leg, King Boleslaw sent him a reward and on the helmet, not the hand but the golden leg armed, to commemorate the bravery of his, wear allowed. This herb is also called Nagody, it means that for God or weddings, a variety of coat of arms was created. Shield in pole split in the right red - wolf silver knife blade down toward the center rotated in the left blue - half of silver horseshoe nailed to a one and a half gold cross, the lower arm to the right, the jewel foot armed with a spur, in knee bent, foot to the left.

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# Prus III coat of arms

**Herb Prus III** is a Polish coat of arms. It was used by several szlachta families in the times of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.

The son of Prince of Prussia (which the Christian faith has passed, and married an only child, a daughter Maslausa, his coat of arms of Prussia, two deadly scythe given them) while his married the heiress of a great fortune coat of arms  *Pobóg*  (for God) - (Kasper Niesiecki binds Pobóg arms with the arms Zagłoba directly and indirectly with hawkweed), his coat of arms Prus II, as and father did, half a horseshoe in handy. Then, when a descendant of the Sobor, valiantly in the war lost the starting leg, King Boleslaw sent him a reward and on the helmet, not the hand but the golden leg armed, to commemorate the bravery of his, wear allowed. This herb is also called Nagody, it means that for God or weddings, a variety of coat of arms was created.

Shield in pole split in the right red - wolf silver knife blade down toward the center rotated in the left blue - half of silver horseshoe nailed to a one and a half gold cross, the lower arm to the right, the jewel foot armed with a spur, in knee bent, foot to the left.

## Notable bearers

Notable bearers of this coat of arms include:

* J. Lyčkoŭski. "Belarusian Nobility Coats of Arms". Prus 3rd Coat of Arms and bearers (in English)
* "Armorial of Belarusian Nobility". (in English)

* Szymański, Józef *Herbarz średniowiecznego rycerstwa polskiego*, Warszawa 1993
* Bobrowicz, Jan Nepomucen *Herbarz polski Kaspra Niesieckiego S.J. powiększony dodatkami z późniejszych autorów, rękopisów, dowodów urzędowych*, Tom I, Lipsk 1839-1846
* Chwalibińska, Jadwiga *Ród Prusów w wiekach średnich*, Toruń 1948

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| Prus III | |
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| Details | |
| Battle cry | Napora |
| Alternative names | Nagody |
| Earliest mention | 1415 |
| Towns | none |
| Families | 120 names altogether: Andrzejewski, Augustowski, Bacewicz, Bełdycki, Bissiński, Bogdański, Broszowiecki, Brzeziński, Budzyna, Byszyński-Jakiel, Chładkowski, Chrzanowski, Czarnecki, Czarnowieński, Czarowieński, Czyrski, Dawidowski, Dłużniewski, Dobrzyńiecki, Glaznocki, Glaznowski, Głowacki, Gniewiński, Gościencki, Gościewicz, Groblewski, Grzybowski, Jabłonowski, Jarnułtowski, Jarontowski, Jaruntowski, Karmanowski, Karniński, Kodzioł, Kordzikowski, Korewicki, Korewicki, Korowicki, Kowalewski, Krakowieński, Kreczmer, Krzemieński, Krzemiński, Krzymiński, Kurewicki, Lankuna, Latyński, Łankuna, Łazarz, Łomski, Łomżski, Łomżyński, Łosowski, Łossowski, Magdaleński, Manowski, Miński, Mlącki, Mlądzki, Młądzki, Młyński, Morozowicz, Mroczkowski, Mroziński, Mrozowicki, Mrozowiecki, Mrozowski, Nagolski, Napierkowski, Napiorkowski, Napiórkowski, Ogrodzieński, Ogrodziński, Opacki, Petrulewicz, Piottuch, Piotuch, Pisanka, Pisanko, Plewiński, Podleski, Podlewski, Prossewski, Proszewski, Prószewski, Prusiecki, Pruski, Pruskowski, Prusakowski, Pruszkówski, Przechadzki, Przechalski, Puzewski, Pysznicki, Radulski, Rossochacki, Rozenbark, Rudalski, Rudkowski, Rudzieński, Rudziński, Rzeczkowski, Sobor, Strękowski, Studziński, Tomikowski, Tymiński, Uciąski, Wiczfiński, Wietwiński, Witwiński, Wotowski, Wrotnowski, Wyczfiński, Załęski, Zdrodowski, Zdroikowski, Zglinicki, Zieliński, Zuchorski, Żochowski, Żuchorski, Żukowski |


title: Universal receiver

abstract: A universal receiver is generally a radio receiver that is able to work with different standard transmitters. In case of home automations, this identify a radio receiver that works with almost any remote control in the market normally, used to open gates, garage doors, traffic barriers, entrance doors, etcetera. In other words, the universal receiver is able to recognize the code transmitted by other standard and not-standard remote controls, and is suitable to replace existing receiver permitting to add new and different remote controls on the automation system.

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# Universal receiver

A **universal receiver** is generally a radio receiver that is able to work with different standard transmitters.

In case of home automations, this identify a radio receiver that works with almost any remote control in the market normally, used to open gates, garage doors, traffic barriers, entrance doors, etcetera. In other words, the universal receiver is able to recognize the code transmitted by other standard and not-standard remote controls, and is suitable to replace existing receiver permitting to add new and different remote controls on the automation system.

## Background

The first electric garage door opener was created in 1921 by C.G. Johnson. He realized there was a problem with garage doors being in the way when needed to be opened and found a solution that would change the way Americans lift garage doors forever. He called it the "upward lifting garage door." At the time that this invention was made many people were exchanging horses and buggies were begging for a more efficient way to do it. Therefore, C.G. Johnson created the "upward lifting garage door" that lifted up and completely out of the way and would take up no space since it was going up instead of side to side.

## Use

With the use of *Universal Receivers* it can be used in everyday life by helping the average homeowner lift garage doors. This is used to open/close or turn on/off devices or large pieces of machinery. As for large companies this is also a necessity when importing or exporting goods. It would take a lot of labor to manually lift huge garage doors and open heavy gates. Another example are electric gate openers. This can be used for electric gate openers in a neighborhood complex for security. Instead of having someone manually drive to the front of their neighborhood when a guest arrives a code may be given so that every time the code is inputted the gate doors will open automatically.


abstract: A referendum on electoral redistributions in South Australia was held on 9 February 1991. The proposal put to voters would require the South Australian Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission to redistribute the electoral boundaries following every election, and to consider a broader range of criteria when reviewing boundaries: specifically, "to draw the boundaries in such a way that the party with the majority of vote would also win the majority of seats and so be able to form government". The proposals were accepted by a wide margin. As of 2024, this is the most recent South Australian state referendum.

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# 1991 South Australian electoral boundaries referendum

A referendum on electoral redistributions in South Australia was held on 9 February 1991. The proposal put to voters would require the South Australian Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission to redistribute the electoral boundaries following every election, and to consider a broader range of criteria when reviewing boundaries: specifically, "to draw the boundaries in such a way that the party with the majority of (the two-party) vote would also win the majority of seats and so be able to form government". The proposals were accepted by a wide margin.

As of 2024, this is the most recent South Australian state referendum.

## Results

South Australian electoral redistribution referendum, 1991
| Choice | Votes | % |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yes | **649,906** | **76.7** |
| No | 197,244 | 23.3 |
| Valid votes | 847,150 | 96.0 |
| Informal | 35,500 | 4.0 |
| **Total votes** | **882,650** | **100.00** |
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| Registered voters/turnout | 981,344 | 89.9 |
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1991 South Australian electoral boundaries referendum
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| Results | |
| Choice Votes  %  **Yes** **649,906** **76.72%**  **No** 197,244 23.28%  Valid votes 847,150 95.98%  Invalid or blank votes 35,500 4.02%  **Total votes** **882,650** **100.00%**  Registered voters/turnout 981,344 89.94% | |


title: Pyropteron leucomelaena

abstract: Pyropteron leucomelaena is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Balkan Peninsula and Ukraine. It is also found in North Africa and from Asia Minor to Armenia. The larvae feed on Sanguisorba minor.

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# Pyropteron leucomelaena

***Pyropteron leucomelaena*** is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Balkan Peninsula and Ukraine. It is also found in North Africa and from Asia Minor to Armenia.

The larvae feed on *Sanguisorba minor*.

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| *Pyropteron leucomelaena* | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Sesiidae |
| Genus: | *Pyropteron* |
| Subgenus: | *Synansphecia* |
| Species: | ***P. leucomelaena*** |
| Binomial name | |
| ***Pyropteron leucomelaena***<br>(Zeller, 1847) | |
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| Synonyms | |
| * *Sesia leucomelaena* Zeller, 1847 * *Synansphecia leucomelaena* * *Sesia therevaeformis* Lederer, 1853 * *Sesia cretica* Rebel, 1916 * *Chamaesphecia leucomelaena f. cyrnea* Le Cerf, 1920 | |