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Research Bugchasing

drs. christian grov , jeffrey t. parsons (2006) research using internet profiles of 1,228 bug chasers , gift givers identified 6 subsets of bug chasers , gift givers. in total, drs christian grov , jeffrey t. parsons concluded bug chasing , gift giving might occur among select few individuals. further, research found there substantial variation in intentions spread hiv (with not intent on spreading hiv) among indicated gift givers or bug chasers. dr. mark blechner found bug chasers lonely , alienated, , saw hiv path becoming part of community elicits public sympathy , caretaking. other bug chasers overwhelmed anxiety of contracting hiv thought relief anxiety become hiv-positive , on with. , recently, dr. david moskowitz, dr. catriona macleod , dr. michael roloff attempted quantitatively explain why bug chasers chase hiv. claimed individuals hiv more sex addicts. these individuals have exhausted sexual high derived performing other sexual risk taking behaviors, , turn bug chasing ach

Taxonomy Green peafowl

1781 painting maruyama okyo the species first classified pavo muticus carl linnaeus, although described in europe ulisse aldrovandi pavo iaponensis based on japanese painting given pope emperor of japan. interestingly, these birds depicted having no spurs; linnaeus followed aldrovandi s description. japanese had imported green peafowl southeast asia hundreds of years, , birds depicted in japanese paintings. result, type locality described linnaeus habitat in japonia , though species not native japan (they kept emperor , no longer occur). françois levaillant 1 of first western ornithologists see live bird, imported macau animal collection in cape of hope. indian painting, george shaw described peafowl native india blue head , upright lanceolate crest , named pavo spicifer, spike-crested peacock. third form of green peafowl described in 1949 jean delacour, imperator, found in indo-china. advice of bird dealer in hong kong, delacour concluded there 3 races of green peafowl, lumping

T12 series (1986–1990) Nissan Violet

the facelift japanese nissan stanza t12 nissan bluebird 5-door hatchback nissan renewed auster , stanza lines in 1986 (t12 series), introducing squared-off styling. japan , received model. stanza used same ca20e engine found in previous generation. car unusually heavy class, due sharing platform contemporary maxima , result of small engine, underpowered. in part offset this, export markets offered turbocharged models, badged supremo ; , cousin, auster xtt . europe received version of nissan auster datsun/nissan bluebird replacement. these built in sunderland, in united kingdom, , badged nissan bluebird. estate real bluebird in range, imported japan. in middle east, nissan stanza t12 called nissan liberta (not liberta villa), alternative replacement of nissan liberta violet t11. the stanza line not seen in other export markets after 1986 model year. growth of sunny , pulsar models below meant there little room it. bluebird (europe) the t12 introduced in europe in 1985 replacement u1

Preparations and impact Tropical Storm Fabian (1991)

rainfall totals tropical storm fabian. when fabian first formed, government of cuba issued tropical storm warning havana ciego de Ávila province, isle of youth. before storm hit cuban mainland, produced wind gusts 40 mph (65 km/h) in cayo largo del sur. primary form of impact heavy rainfall in 24‑hour period, peaking @ 6.2 inches (157.5 mm) in caonao on south coast of cuba. in six-hour period, punta del este recorded 5 in (130 mm). concurrent fabian s first advisory, tropical storm watch issued of florida keys bahamas. watch in bahamas later upgraded warning. prior storm s passage, 2 state parks closed in florida keys. in dade county, florida, few storm shelters opened, in anticipation fabian might bring flooding rains. passed east of state, dropped rainfall near coast peaked @ 4.19 in (106 mm) in conch key. in florida keys, national weather service office in key west recorded sustained winds of 28 mph (44 km/h) gusts 32 mph (52 km/h). isolated flooding happened precursor system fabian

Torneo Intermedio 2017 Uruguayan Primera División season

1 torneo intermedio 1.1 serie a 1.2 serie b 1.3 torneo intermedio final torneo intermedio the torneo intermedio played between apertura , clausura tournaments, , consisted of 2 groups of 8 teams composition depended on final standings of torneo apertura: teams in odd-numbered positions played in serie a, while teams in even-numbered positions played in serie b. in each group, teams played each other once, , both group winners played torneo intermedio final, winner being assured of copa sudamericana berth in case fails qualify conmebol competitions through aggregate table. intermedio winner have chance play supercopa uruguaya against primera división champion. serie a serie b torneo intermedio final

Episcopal ordinaries Roman Catholic Diocese of Fidenza

^ bishop (thomas) alfonso pozzi catholic-hierarchy.org. david m. cheney. retrieved december 4, 2016 ^ ritzler, remigius; sefrin, pirminus (1952). hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi vol v. patavii: messagero di s. antonio. pp. 130–131.  (in latin) ^ sebastenus in phrygia . catholic-hierarchy.org. retrieved 13 april 2017. 

Etymology and history of the surname Scott (name)

auld wat of harden tom scott. romanticized image of notorious border raider , clan member walter scott of harden. the surname scott (scot, scotts, scutt, scotter) opposed earlier unrelated usage first appears in 12th century , derives anglo-scottish border , medieval border clans. scott 1 of twelve common surnames in scotland. scott s clan 1 of powerful of riding clans of scottish borders , rose power in turbulent, violent region, conducted fierce raids , battles neighboring clans. the surname appears in kent, england 14th century , thought descend alexander de baliol brother of john de baliol king of scotland. or retainers of king david king of scotland held lands earl of huntingdon. 17th century name first recorded in ireland surname. there no evidence surname may have originated first gaelic settlers ireland despite use marker gael romans. moreover, in medieval period surname associated kingdom of scotland rather irish medieval gaelic kingdom dalriada did not refer such, though sepa

Aesthetics, themes, and style of working Lars von Trier

1 aesthetics, themes, , style of working 1.1 influences 1.2 writing 1.3 filming techniques 1.4 production 1.5 approach actors 1.6 frequent collaborators aesthetics, themes, , style of working influences von trier heavily influenced work of carl theodor dreyer , film night porter. inspired short film perfect human, directed jørgen leth, challenged leth redo short 5 times in feature film 5 obstructions. writing filming techniques von trier has said film should stone in shoe . create original art feels filmmakers must distinguish stylistically other films, placing restrictions on film making process. famous such restriction cinematic vow of chastity of dogme 95 movement associated. in dancer in dark, used jump shots , dramatically-different color palettes , camera techniques real world , musical portions of film, , in dogville filmed on sound stage no set, walls of buildings in fictional town marked lines on floor. von trier shoots digitally , operates camera himself, preferring cont

References Philidor Defence

bibliography bauer, christian (2006). philidor files. everyman chess. isbn 1-85744-436-1. hooper, david; whyld, kenneth (1996) [first pub. 1992]. oxford companion chess (2nd ed.). oxford university press. isbn 0-19-280049-3.  kasparov, gary; keene, raymond (1982). batsford chess openings. american chess promotions. isbn 0-7134-2112-6.  kaufman, larry (2004). chess advantage in black , white. mckay chess library. isbn 0-8129-3571-3. korn, walter (1982). modern chess openings (12th ed.). david mckay company, inc. isbn 0-679-13500-6.  matanović, aleksandar, ed. (1981). encyclopaedia of chess openings. c (2nd ed.). yugoslavia: chess informant.  matanović, aleksandar, ed. (1997). encyclopaedia of chess openings. c (3rd ed.). yugoslavia: chess informant. isbn 86-7297-035-7. 

Schedule 2017 Big 12 Conference football season

1 schedule 1.1 regular season 1.1.1 week 1 1.1.2 week 2 1.1.3 week 3 1.1.4 week 4 1.1.5 week 5 1.1.6 week 6 1.1.7 week 7 1.1.8 week 8 1.1.9 week 9 1.1.10 week 10 1.1.11 week 11 1.1.12 week 12 1.1.13 week 13 1.2 championship game 1.2.1 week 14 (big 12 championship game) schedule regular season week 1 schedule , results week 2 schedule , results week 3 schedule , results week 4 schedule , results week 5 schedule , results week 6 schedule , results week 7 schedule , results week 8 schedule , results week 9 schedule , results week 10 schedule , results week 11 schedule , results week 12 schedule , results week 13 schedule , results championship game week 14 (big 12 championship game) schedule , results

Main line: 3.d4 Philidor Defence

1 main line: 3.d4 1.1 3...exd4 1.2 hanham variation 1.2.1 alternative move order 1.2.2 black experiments reach hanham variation 1.3 philidor countergambit: 3...f5 1.4 3...bg4?! main line: 3.d4 with 3.d4 white challenges black in centre. black has several options. 3...exd4 the common black response 3...exd4 relieves central tension, although gives centre. after 4. nxd4 nf6 5. nc3, black continues ...be7 , ...0-0 (the antoshin variation) , achieves strong defensive position. in line black can fianchetto bishop g7, although uncommon. bent larsen tried in few games, including draw against mikhail tal in 1969. instead of 4.nxd4, white can play 4. qxd4, paul morphy favoured, intending 4... nc6 5. bb5 bd7 6. bxc6 bxc6 7. nc3 nf6 8. bg5 followed 0-0-0. line played in many 19th-century games. hanham variation the other main option black maintain central tension , adopt setup ...nd7, ...be7, , ...c6. plan named hanham variation (after american chess master james moore hanham) , favoured aron nim

Career Lars von Trier

1 career 1.1 europa 1.2 zentropa films 1.3 inventing style manifesto 1.4 international sensation auteur director 1.4.1 breaking waves , idiots 1.4.2 dancer in dark 1.4.3 5 obstructions 1.4.4 land of opportunities trilogy 1.5 exploring popular genres, cinematic limits , personal struggle 1.5.1 antichrist 1.5.2 melancholia 1.5.2.1 cannes press conference incident 1.5.3 nymphomaniac 1.6 upcoming projects career in 1984, element of crime, von trier s breakthrough film, received twelve awards @ 7 international festivals including technical grand prize @ cannes, , nomination palme d or. film s slow, non-linear pace, innovative , multi-leveled plot design, , dark dreamlike visual effects combine create allegory traumatic european historical events. his next film, epidemic (1987), shown @ cannes in un regard section. film features 2 story lines collide: chronicle of 2 filmmakers (played von trier , screenwriter niels vørse) in midst of developing new project, , dark science fiction tale of f

Other 1553 in poetry

^ marrone, gaetana, encyclopedia of italian literary studies, ludovico ariosto article dennis looney, p 86, selected works section, routledge (2007), isbn 1-57958-390-3, retrieved august 7, 2010 ^ cox, michael, editor, concise oxford chronology of english literature, oxford university press, 2004, isbn 0-19-860634-6

Conflict resolution Occupation of Constantinople

constantinople, may 23, 1919: protests against occupation the message of calthorpe noted sultan. there eastern tradition of presenting gifts authority during serious conflicts; falling of heads . there no higher goal preserving integrity of ottoman institution. if anger of calthorpe calmed down foisting blame on few members of committee of union , progress, ottoman empire thereby receive more lenient treatment @ paris peace conference. trials began in istanbul on april 28, 1919. prosecution presented forty-two authenticated documents substantiating charges therein, many bearing dates, identification of senders of cipher telegrams , letters, , names of recipients. on july 22, court-martial found several defendants guilty of subverting constitutionalism force , found them responsible massacres. during whole existence april 28, 1919 march 29, 1920, ottoman trials performed poorly , increasing inefficiency, presumed guilty people intended sacrifice save empire. however, occupation autho

Other services Cinemax

1 other services 1.1 cinemax hd 1.2 cinemax on demand 1.3 max go other services cinemax hd cinemax hd high definition simulcast feed of cinemax broadcasts in 1080i resolution format. in addition main channel, cinemax operates high definition simulcast feeds of 7 multiplex channels. flagship network began transmitting programming exclusively in high definition on september 1, 2008. cinemax hd available on major cable, fiber optic , satellite providers such dish network, directv, time warner cable, cox communications, comcast xfinity, at&t u-verse , verizon fios, although few providers offer 8 multiplex channels in hd. cinemax on demand cinemax operates subscription video-on-demand service, cinemax on demand, available @ no additional charge new , existing cinemax subscribers. cinemax on demand service, launched in 2002, offers program content available in standard or high definition including feature films, episodes of cinemax s original action series, adult programming , special be

See also Billy Hamilton (baseball, born 1866)

list of major league baseball career hits leaders list of major league baseball career runs scored leaders list of major league baseball batting champions list of major league baseball stolen base records list of major league baseball career stolen bases leaders list of major league baseball annual runs scored leaders list of major league baseball annual stolen base leaders list of philadelphia phillies team records

Mayors Philippi, West Virginia

court square in philippi, west virginia looking northwest along main street (u.s. route 250). barbour county courthouse (1905) @ right. the philippi b&o railroad station (1911) houses county historical society museum. whitescarver hall (1912) on campus of alderson-broaddus university, philippi.

Translations Kvant (magazine)

1 translations 1.1 quantum magazine 1.2 kvant selecta 1.3 other translations translations quantum magazine quantum magazine us-based bimonthly magazine published national science teachers association (nsta) 1990 2001. of articles translations kvant. kvant selecta in 1999, american mathematical society published translation of selected articles kvant on algebra , mathematical analysis 2 volumes in mathematical world series. yet volume, published in 2002, included translation of selected articles on combinatorics. other translations there 2 books selected articles kvant published in france.

Migration history Hoa people

1 migration history 1.1 2nd century bce–14th century ad: history 1.2 immigration: 15th-18th centuries 1.3 nguyễn dynasty , french rule: 19th-20th centuries 1.4 statehood under north vietnam , south vietnam: 1950-1975 1.5 departure vietnam: 1975-1990 1.6 since 1986 migration history 2nd century bce–14th century ad: history according old vietnamese historical records Đại việt sử ký toàn thư , khâm định việt sử thông giám cương mục ( 欽定越史通鑑綱目 ), dương vương (thục phán) prince of chinese state of shu (蜀, shares same chinese character surname thục), sent father first explore southern chinese provinces of guangxi , yunnan , second move people modern-day northern vietnam during invasion of qin dynasty. some modern vietnamese believe thục phán came upon Âu việt territory (modern-day northernmost vietnam, western guangdong, , southern guangxi province, capital in today cao bằng province). after assembling army, defeated king hùng vương xviii, last ruler of hồng bàng dynasty, around 257 bce. pro

Films List of songs in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

1 films 1.1 equestria girls (2013) 1.2 rainbow rocks (2014) 1.3 friendship games (2015) 1.4 legend of everfree (2016) films equestria girls (2013) in case of several characters providing lead vocals, performers listed in order in characters (of first of characters in case voice several) start singing. the singer not portraying character. as song features several characters singing in harmony, there no lead vocals per se. rainbow rocks (2014) in case of several characters providing lead vocals, performers listed in order in characters (of first of characters in case voice several) start singing. this song starts before rainbooms battle , , continues after it; 2 performed 1 song, credited 2 separate songs. friendship games (2015) in case of several characters providing lead vocals, performers listed in order in characters (of first of characters in case voice several) start singing. legend of everfree (2016) in case of several characters providing lead vocals, performers listed in order

History Fawnskin, California

the small township once artists colony, attracted artisans, musicians, composers , actors los angeles area. mountain travelers in 19th century came big bear valley through fawnskin on rough road stagecoach , later motorcars. several other names temporarily chosen north shore village including bald eagle valley, big bear village, cline-miller, grout, , oso grande. the village has been attraction vacationers seeking retreat city life in mountain terrain. several hundred homes in forested mountainside adjacent forest. gold miners, loggers, , hunters drawn adjacent holcomb valley during 19th century. native american legend how town got name has been turned urban legend. anglo version hunters discovered deer (fawn) skins stretched out dry in sun. hence, area became known fawn skin , later fawnskin. fawnskin once hub of lakeside activity, serving stagecoach stop , tourist attraction hotels , dining. town s main landmark fawn lodge, built in 1924, closed. composer fannie charles dillon foun

French revolutionary years Joseph Souham

coats of arms of joseph souham souham served in royal french army private 1782 1790. in 1792, having shown himself active in cause of revolution, elected commandant of volunteer battalion corrèze. served unit @ battle of jemappes. by 1793, souham had risen rank of general de division during flanders campaign. when army commander, jean-charles pichegru fell ill, souham assumed army command , defeated allied army @ battle of tourcoing in may 1794. served under pichegru in holland (1795), in 1799 fell disgrace on suspicion of being involved in royalist intrigues. reinstated in 1800 , served under jean moreau in danube campaign of year. during consulate appears have been involved in conspiracies , suspected old commanders moreau , pichegru of participation in plot of georges cadoudal.

Ahangaran, Afghanistan Ahangaran

location in afghanistan the first of these group of villages in baghlan province. located ten miles northeast of kala banu. of turn of 20th century, there 40 houses of pashai in area. smaller ahangaran the other ahangaran smaller village, encompassing 12 houses @ turn of 20th century, in kelas dara, 42 miles southwest of dahana-i-ghori. inhabitants @ time members of hazara people.

Retiring Members Candidates of the New South Wales state election, 1962

1 retiring members 1.1 labor 1.2 liberal 1.3 country retiring members labor keith anderson mla (paddington-waverley) — lost preselection bligh. william gollan mla (randwick) bill lamb mla (granville) — lost preselection. spence powell mla (bankstown) arthur tonge mla (canterbury) — lost preselection. liberal ivan black mla (neutral bay) country sir michael bruxner mla (tenterfield) ray fitzgerald mla (gloucester)

OTC market Banking and insurance in Iran

since 2009, iran has been developing over-the-counter (otc) market bonds , equities called farabourse. shareholders include tehran stock exchange corporation (20%), several banks, insurance companies , other financial institutions (60%), , private , institutional shareholders (20%). of july 2011, farabourse has total market capitalisation of $20 billion , monthly volume of $2 billion. in 2010, 5.5% of mobile telecommunication company of iran shares offered on iranian over-the-counter (otc) market, @ value of $396 million. largest ipo-to-date in iranian otc equity market. in 2011, pardis petrochemical co., largest producer of urea , ammonia in middle east, amir kabir petrochemical co., pasargad bank, yazd alloy steel co. , ravan fanavar co (a car auto part manufacturing company) went public.

Features Close back unrounded vowel

its vowel height close, known high, means tongue positioned close possible roof of mouth without creating constriction classified consonant. its vowel backness back, means tongue positioned far possible in mouth without creating constriction classified consonant. unrounded vowels tend centralized, means in fact near-back. it unrounded, means lips not rounded.

Right of way Line 5 Eglinton

green track in linz, austria line 5 eglinton run underground 10 km (6.2 mi) mount dennis east of brentcliffe road before rising surface continue 9 km (5.6 mi) end @ kennedy station. short portion of line across black creek valley elevated, between mount dennis , keelesdale stations. parts of surface route use green track , is, track vegetation growing beside , between rails. green track used between brentcliffe road tunnel portal (western end of surface route) , birchmont road (birchmount stop in scarborough) paved gaps @ intersections, surface stops , underground science centre station.

Biography Danny Whitten

1 biography 1.1 years 1.2 musical beginnings 1.3 connection neil young 1.4 drug addiction 1.5 death biography early years whitten born on may 8, 1943, in columbus, georgia. parents split when young. , sister, brenda, lived mother, worked long hours waitress. mother remarried when 9 , family moved canton, ohio. musical beginnings whitten joined billy talbot , ralph molina among others in doo-wop group danny , memories. after recording obscure single, can t loving girl of mine , core members of group moved san francisco morphed folk-psychedelic rock act called psyrcle. whitten played guitar, molina drums, , talbot played bass , piano. by 1967, group took on brothers george , leon whitsell on additional guitars , vocals, violinist bobby notkoff, sextet calling rockets. signed independent label white whale records, working producer barry goldberg group s self-titled album in mid-1968. album sold poorly. connection neil young songwriter neil young, fresh departing buffalo springfield, 1 al

Albums Le Volume Courbe

i killed best friend - honest jon s (2005) i wish dee dee ramone here me - pickpocket records, ring alarm (2015) guest vocals (charlotte marionneau) in place (1997) simon raymonde - blame else - bella union dutch housing (2002 ) piano magic - writers without homes - 4ad dutch housing (sybarite remix) (2002) piano magic - writers remixed (12 , ep) - 4ad mono random (2003) 7-hurtz* - electroleum - output recordings all things (2010) television personalities - memory better nothing - rocket girl who built moon (2017) noel gallagher s high flying birds - s beautiful world - universal music production , vocals why have me (2003) 7 - whitey - ppq films kicks - lindy heymann (2009): featured killed best friend the kid - nick moran ( 2010): featured love living you television skins, season 4 /episode 6 ( 2010): featured freight train compilations harmony (2001) various - poptones presents radio 4 - epic/sony ain t got...i got life (2006) various - colette love - colette ain t got no... got li

Confederate Battle of Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road

1 confederate 1.1 army of northern virginia 1.1.1 first corps 1.1.2 fourth corps 1.1.3 cavalry corps confederate the following confederate army units , commanders fought @ battle. army of northern virginia first corps ltg james longstreet fourth corps cavalry corps

Music career Richard Fleeshman

fleeshman performing supporting act elton john @ keepmoat stadium in doncaster, july 2008. fleeshman singer, songwriter , in 2003 youngest celebrity contestant win stars in eyes celebrity special (at 13). won soapstar superstar in 2006 , won £200,000 chosen charity, kirsty appeal. richard plays piano , guitar. on 22 april 2007, performed on itv1 show audience coronation street. fleeshman signed major record deal universal records in 2007 , completed writing debut album. in 2008, richard supported elton john join him on summer stadium tour. later year, supported him again on part of red piano tour. supported him again on summer european tour in june. albums singles

Advance fee fraud Edward Davenport (fraudster)

1 advance fee fraud 1.1 trial , conviction 1.2 reactions 1.3 confiscation proceedings advance fee fraud in late 2005 davenport acquired existing shelf company , renamed gresham ltd – name similar to, wholly unconnected with, well-known wealth management company gresham financial – used vehicle advance fee frauds. gresham falsely presented long-established, wealthy , prestigious firm prospectus claiming had been involved in commercial loans market since 1958. company promoted through glossy brochures , advertisements in financial times. between 2005 , 2009, davenport , several co-conspirators promised finance on fifty commercial loans, targeting construction projects in several countries. businesses asked pay large sums deposits , verification fees , loan guarantees , due diligence . company s records noted payments of £4.5 million prospective borrowers. ten of largest prospects promised loans of £500 million but, rest, received nothing. in 1 case reported financial times, fee of €

Published works Melvyn Dubofsky

1 published works 1.1 solely authored books 1.2 co-authored books 1.3 solely edited books 1.4 co-edited books 1.5 solely authored book chapters 1.6 solely authored articles 1.7 co-authored articles published works solely authored books american labor since new deal. chicago: quadrangle books, 1971. isbn 0-8129-6167-6 big bill haywood. manchester, u.k.: university of manchester press, 1987. isbn 0-7190-2163-4 hard work: making of labor history. champaign, ill.: university of illinois press, spring 2000. isbn 0-252-06868-8 industrialism , american worker, 1865-1920. 3rd ed. wheeling, ill.: harlan davidson, 1996. isbn 0-88295-925-5 labor in great depression , new deal. milton park, abingdon, oxford, u.k.: routledge, 2005. isbn 0-415-94061-3 on treacherous terrain: labor, politics, , state in united states. working paper no. 3, comparative labor history series, center labor studies, university of washington. november 1993. the state , labor in modern america. asheville, n.c.: university