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Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | (CNN)There can be no March without the madness. When it comes to college basketball, the first month of spring ushers in a frantic slew of games to determine seedings for one of the most fervently watched sporting events in the U.S., known simply as the NCAA Tournament, or more often, March Madness. Like English soccer's FA Cup, much of the 68-team tournament's appeal is its egalitarian system of pitting traditional powerhouse programs like Duke, UCLA and Kentucky against relative minnows like Saint Mary's, Butler and Davidson. And both competitions offer the carrot of being able to impress scouts from top pro teams -- a first-round NBA pick can expect to earn anywhere from $755,000 to $5.75 million. Not bad for a graduate. Last year's tournament reached 102 million viewers, while almost 740,000 fans attended the 36 sessions. "When you go to college, maybe your number one goal before you graduate is you want to be able to play in the NCAA tournament," says Bryce Drew, head coach and former player at Valparaiso University in Indiana (28-5, Horizon League champions). "It's the biggest stage for college basketball, and it's one of the biggest national events in all of America." Drew knows just how big an impact that high-profile stage can have on aspiring professionals from beyond the major college ranks. His last-second shot for Valparaiso to beat the University of Mississippi in the first round of the 1998 tournament is one of the most replayed moments in March Madness history. How it works: . Selection Sunday (March 15) A 10-member panel determines seedings for the 68 teams that make the knockout tournament . First Four (March 17-18) A format started in 2011, 8 teams compete to qualify in the main draw . Second round (March 19-20) 64 teams split into 4 regions: Midwest, West, South and East . #1 plays #16 in each group . Third round (March 21-22) Down to 32 teams . Regional semifinals (March 26-27) Known as the "Sweet Sixteen" Regional finals (March 28-29) The "Elite Eight" National semifinals (April 4) The "Final Four" is played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis; minimum capacity 70,000 . Championship Game (April 6) One of the most-watched events in U.S. sport . "I had always dreamed of winning the game in the NCAA tournament (and) always dreamed of making the last-second shot. For God to bless (me) with both of things at one time is something that I'll always cherish and remember," Drew says. His father, Homer Drew, was Valparaiso's coach at the time, and his brother Scott (now men's basketball coach at Baylor University) was an assistant, completing the Hollywood scenario. "I don't think any of us realized that they would show that replay the next year, and even the next year, and the next year. We were just so happy in the moment and never thought that we'd be able to talk about it over a decade later," he says. Showing the highlight is virtually a prerequisite whenever Drew coaches a nationally televised game, and is sure to come up next week when his Crusaders play in the "Big Dance" (one more nickname for the tournament.) Drew was a senior nearing graduation at the time. Although he had heard about professional scouts attending his games, being drafted by an NBA team was still considered a longshot. After all, the last time a Valparaiso graduate dribbled a basketball in the NBA was in 1956. But that was before "The Shot." Although Drew says private workouts for pro teams solidified his spot as the first Valparaiso player to be drafted in the NBA's first round (as the 16th pick,) he confesses that tournament attention is likely what got his foot in the door. "It helped me get my name out there, because they got to see me play against a different type of athlete in the NCAA tournament on a different stage," he says. Observing athletes during March Madness -- when competition is at its highest level -- is the best way to gauge if they will succeed as pros, according to one player representative. "It definitely helps an agent to learn how a player will perform under a national stage," says Jared Karnes, co-founder of A3 Athletics agency in Knoxville, Tennessee. "If they want to play in the NBA, they are going to be expected to play under a tremendous amount of pressure and attention." Michael Beasley, the second overall selection in the 2008 NBA draft, is one of Karnes' clients who has failed to live up to that pressure so far. Now 26, he recently found his way back to the NBA with the Miami Heat after a spell in China. Karnes, a former player himself at little-known Belmont University who "had the unfortunate assignment of having to guard Bryce Drew," says he enjoys recruiting clients from smaller programs because they lack the air of entitlement that can weigh on household names. "A lot of times they've had to work their way into the spotlight, and so they develop a hard work ethic," he says. "They really have an appreciation about what's happened to them; the more you can identify a talent with a level of high character, as an agent you've just found a terrific prospect." Among the most successful small-program players in the NBA is former Davidson standout Stephen Curry -- the current MVP frontrunner with the Golden State Warriors. Norris Cole, who played at Cleveland State and won two championships with the Miami Heat, and Gordon Hayward, a starting forward for the Utah Jazz, have also made their mark. Cole strikes a particular chord with Drew since they both came out of the unheralded Horizon League, a Division One conference made up of nine Midwestern schools. It was the less glamorous side of the game that set Cole apart from other prospects. "His defense is what helped him get drafted from our league," says Drew, who suited up for four NBA teams in six seasons before playing in Italy and Spain. "A lot of guys can score and shoot, but when you get to the NBA, really being able to defend someone separates you." Hayward led Butler -- a so-called "mid-major" program that exited the Horizon League two years ago -- all the way to the 2010 National Championship Game against Duke, only to watch his desperation half-court shot narrowly miss at the buzzer. Although Hayward turned pro after the two-point loss, Butler's exposure to potential recruits allowed the Bulldogs to return to the championship game the next year, and to the third round in 2013. With an enrollment of only 4,500 students, it is the smallest school to play in the final for over 30 years. In 2013, Butler's 36-year-old Brad Stevens became the youngest head coach in the NBA when he signed a $22 million contract with the Boston Celtics. "Even though they are so wildly successful as a team (now,) Butler right before that wasn't well known," says Karnes, adding that it was Hayward who first put it on the map. "You can find diamonds in these smaller schools." Drew hopes to emulate Butler's past success this postseason. He's already led Valparaiso to its highest victory total and winning percentage in school history. Led by 6-foot-10-inch Jamaican senior Vashil Fernandez (five blocked shots against Green Bay in the Horizon League tournament final) and 6' 9" sophomore Alec Peters, the Crusaders are hoping for a high seed when a 10-member committee meets this "Selection Sunday" to rank the tournament's 68 participants. Valparaiso's nightmare scenario would be an early-round pairing with last year's runner-up Kentucky. The Wildcats (31-0) aim to become the first team to go undefeated and win the national championship since the Indiana Hoosiers in 1976. Drew calls coach John Calipari's team -- powered by a front line of 7-footers Willie Cauley-Stein and Dakari Johnson, along with 6' 11" Karl-Anthony Towns -- as the deepest he's ever seen in college basketball. Six of Kentucky's players are considered worthy of June's NBA draft. While Karnes remains guarded about which college basketball players he's scouting, inking deals with Kentucky players after the tournament is probably a longshot. "You talk about these smaller schools that are out there, we're that way as a boutique agency," he says. | Field of 68 gives small colleges a chance to shine . Bryce Drew turned tournament fame into lasting pro career . Pro scouts look for diamonds in the rough . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Bordeaux captain Lamine Sane has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers by revealing he would be keen on sealing a move to Anfield. Sane, who has played 16 Ligue 1 games for Bordeaux so far this season, is capable of playing at centre back and in midfield. The Senegal international has stated he is content with life at Bordeaux but has aspirations to play in England. Bordeaux skipper Lamine Sane has revealed he is keen on joining Premier League outfit Liverpool . Reds boss Brendan Rodgers will be keen on bolstering his options during the summer transfer window . Sane, speaking to beIN Sports, said: 'Honestly, I feel very good at Bordeaux, for the moment. 'It is true that I have always been drawn to England. As for a club: Liverpool. I have always said Liverpool, since my first ever interview. It is a club that I really like.' Sane's ability to play in defence and midfield could entice Rodgers into making a move for the Bordeaux ace as the Liverpool boss will be keen to purchase players who are capable of playing across his new favoured 3-4-3 formation. Rodgers' current defensive options include Dejan Lovren - who has struggled to impress since completing his £20million move to Liverpool - and Kolo Toure - who is out of contract in the summer. Liverpool centre back Kolo Toure is out of contract at the end of the current campaign . | Bordeaux ace Lamine Sane has revealed he is keen on joining Liverpool . The utility man is 'drawn to England' despite being happy in France . Sane was included in Senegal's 2015 Africa Cup of Nations squad . READ: Liverpool stars take to training pitch after eight wins in ten games . Click here to read all the latest Liverpool news . |
How many people of Egypt do not live in urban areas | Islam is the official religion of Egypt and Arabic is its official language. With over 100 million inhabitants, Egypt is the most populous country in North Africa, the Middle East, and the Arab world, the third-most populous in Africa (after Nigeria and Ethiopia), and the fourteenth-most populous in the world. The great majority of its people live near the banks of the Nile River, an area of about 40,000 square kilometres (15,000 sq mi), where the only arable land is found. The large regions of the Sahara desert, which constitute most of Egypt's territory, are sparsely inhabited. About 43% of Egypt's residents live across the country's urban areas, with most spread across the densely populated centres of greater Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities in the Nile Delta. | About 43% of Egypt's residents live across the country's urban areas, that means 57% of Egypt population not liveing in urban areas. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | There are currently more than 16,300 nuclear weapons in the world – enough to kill everyone on the planet 100 times over. Now an interactive infographic has been created that tracks the number and history of nuclear weapons in the nine nations responsible for many of these warheads. They include the US, UK, Russia, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea. Between them, these nations possess 10,000 nuclear warheads, 4,100 of which are active. To view the interactive infographic click here . There are currently more than 16,300 nuclear weapons in the world – enough to kill everyone on the planet 100 times over. Now an interactive infographic has been created that tracks the number and history of nuclear weapons in the nine nations responsible for many of these warheads . The latest infographic uses data from the 'Nuclear Notebook', which since 1987 has tracked the number and type of the world's nuclear arsenals. 'I don't think people truly understand just how many of these weapons there are in the world,' said Rachel Bronson, executive director of the Bulletin, who publishes the notebook. 'The interactive is a way to see, immediately, who has nuclear weapons and when they got them, and how those numbers relate to each other. 'It is a startling experience, looking at those comparisons.' Russia and the US have most nuclear weapons, followed by the UK and France, according to the graphic. It creators, Hans Kristensen and Robert Norris, from the Federation of American Scientists say that in the past, host countries have learned of foreign nuclear weapons on their soil from the Nuclear Notebook. The left image shows a pock-marked landscape which is the the result of decades of nuclear weapons testing in the Nevada desert. There are currently more than 16,300 nuclear weapons in the world – enough to kill everyone in on the planet 100 times over. Pictured on the right is a mushroom cloud rising above the Nevada desert in 1953 . 'For instance, Japan - which was the target of two atomic bomb attacks and has a law against nuclear weapons on its territory - learned from the Notebook that there were US nuclear weapons on Chichi Jima and Iwo Jima,' the authors write. '[It also learned] about an enormous and varied US nuclear arsenal on Okinawa, US nuclear bombs stored on the mainland at Misawa and Itazuki air bases, and nuclear-armed US Navy ships stationed in Sasebo and Yokosuka.' Data for the US on the interactive map has been compiled using declassified documents from the US government, many of which were obtained using Freedom of Information requests. They combined this with figures from congressional hearings, specialty magazines, and confidential sources. 'Creating estimates for other nuclear-armed states can be more challenging because not all provide as much information as the United States,' the authors write. For instance, Britain and France have published some information about their arsenals, but much is still unavailable. A self-propelled suface to air missile during a drill shown in a North Korean drill . North Korea appears poised to expand its nuclear program over the next five years and in a worst case scenario could possess 100 atomic arms by 2020, US researchers warned last week. And cutting-edge European companies could be unwittingly contributing to Pyongyang's suspect nuclear program with their equipment diverted to the isolated country via China, they said. Unveiling the first results of what will be a 15-month study, Joel Wit, senior fellow at the US-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University, said some of their conclusions were very 'disturbing.' Using satellite imagery, North Korean media reports and their deep knowledge of nuclear programs, Wit, and veteran nuclear non-proliferation expert David Albright, have drawn up three possible scenarios based on the progress that Pyongyang from 2009 to 2014. In the first scenario, Pyongyang would almost double its stockpile to about 20 weapons, including plutonium-based weapons which have been miniaturized sufficiently to be mounted on its Rodong-class medium-range ballistic missile, capable of reaching Japan. In the second - and most likely scenario - North Korea continues its current trajectory and manages to produce 50 weapons by 2020. It would also make significant advances in miniaturisation technology enabling it to mount warheads on intermediate-range ballistic missiles. In what Wit dubbed 'the worst case scenario,' the North Korean stockpile would grow more rapidly to 100 weapons and make 'significant advances' in weapons designs to enable it to potentially deploy battlefield and tactical weapons. For Russia and the remaining nuclear-armed, estimates rely on information from Western intelligence organisations, expert studies, news media reports, and satellite imagery. Since the U.S unleashed the first nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki back in 1945 there have been a staggering 2056 nuclear tests recorded worldwide. It took almost a year until the next substantial tests took place but by the mid-50s and 60s, nuclear experiments were being recorded across the globe on almost a monthly basis. The threat of nuclear war that once hung over the world has eased since the Cold War amid sharp reductions in warheads but Russia and the United States, Nato's main military power, retain massively destructive nuclear arsenals. Earlier this month Nato officials said Russia's nuclear strategy appears to point to a lowering of the threshold for using nuclear weapons in any conflict. Meanwhile a separate report found that North Korea is poised to expand its nuclear program over the next five years and in a worst case scenario could possess 100 atomic arms by 2020. Unveiling the first results of what will be a 15-month study, Joel Wit, senior fellow at the US-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University, said some of their conclusions were very 'disturbing.' Although the North Korea's nuclear program remains shrouded in uncertainty, Pyongyang is currently believed to have a stockpile of some 10 to 16 nuclear weapons fashioned from either plutonium or weapons-grade uranium. | It reveals stockpile changes in the US, UK, Russia, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea . Between them these countries have 10,000 nuclear weapons, around 4,100 of which are believed to be active . Graphic uses data from the 'Nuclear Notebook', which since 1987 has tracked the number of world's WMDs . Russia and the US have the most nuclear weapons, followed by the UK and France, according to the graphic . |
What were the original four federal holidays in the United States? | The history of federal holidays in the United States dates back to June 28, 1870, when Congress created federal holidays "to correspond with similar laws of States around the District...and...in every State of the Union." Although at first applicable only to federal employees in the District of Columbia, Congress extended coverage in 1885 to all federal employees.
The original four holidays in 1870 were:
New Year's Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day | The original four federal holidays in the United States were New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | A Maryland mother and father under investigation for letting their two young children walk a mile home from the park alone have been found responsible for 'unsubstantiated' child neglect. Danielle and Alexander Meitiv, who believe in a so-called 'free-range' approach to parenting, were thrust into the national spotlight just before Christmas when police found Rafi, 10 and Dvora, six, wandering the sidewalk on their own. The decision by Child Protective Services means that the CPS will keep a file on the Meitiv's open for at least five years but Danielle and Alexander Meitiv have said they will continue to bring up their own children as they see fit - whatever the consequences. Scroll down for video . Hands-off: Alexander and Danielle Meitiv with their two children, Rafi (left) and Dvora (six). The Maryland Child Protective Services have deemed them responsible for 'unsubstantiated' child neglect for allowing their kids to walk home alone from the park before Christmas . Unsubstantiated child neglect is not a criminal charge, but is in most cases a prelude to them. Free-range parenting is the name given to a style of raising kids in opposition to so-called 'helicopter parenting'. 'Helicopter parents' are named for their habit of hovering over their offspring, micro-managing their lives in an attempt to keep them safe. However critics believe this creates under-confident, over-reliant children, while also causing the parents stress. Free-range parents advocate a more hands-off approach, where children are allowed to go out and experience the world on their own. Instead of constantly monitoring activities to make sure children are safe, the emphasis is put on adults assessing risk ahead of time, and equipping children with the skills to deal with danger themselves. It usually comes when the CPS has deemed parents to have neglected their children, but has insufficient information or witnesses to press charges or take action. This seemingly arbitrary ability to place a family under investigation and rule against them has left the Meitiv's, who both work as scientists, furious. Incensed by the ruling of the CPS, the Meitiv's have said they will continue to allow their two young children to walk unsupervised and reject any suggestions they are bad parents - claiming that giving their children independence is their right as parents. 'We don’t feel it was appropriate for an investigation to start, much less conclude that we are responsible for some form of child neglect,' said Danielle Meitiv, who confirmed to the Washington Post that she and her husband are to appeal the decision. 'What will happen next time?' she said. 'We don’t know if we will get caught in this Kafkaesque loop again.' Indeed, the Meitiv's confirmed that they will ignore the CPS and carry on allowing their children independence that most parents would be terrified to grant their own kids. Back on December 20, police in Silver Spring picked up Rafi and Dvora walking home on a Saturday afternoon from the park after a member of the public reported it. Guarantees: As part of their free-range parenting philosophy, the Meitiv's make sure their children carry these badges in case someone worries and asks while they are out on the street . Defiant: Danielle and Alexander have said that they will continue to bring up their children as she sees fit . The Meitiv's told police they often let their children walk on their own and that the kids knew the area well. The CPS sent the Meitiv's a letter on February 20 informing them their investigation had been closed and told the Washington Post they would not be commenting on the process. Danielle Meitiv doesn't think she they did anything wrong in giving her children a little independence. 'We're just doing what our parents did. It was considered perfectly normal just one generation ago,' she said on Today in January. Meitiv admits that the walk back from the park was longer than her two kids had taken before, but says she wasn't worried because they have been on several shorter walks together with no issues. 'Well I've walked home from school before. Not with my sister, but I've done it alone,' 10-year-old Rafi said. 'We walked around the block a lot and we walk home from another park which is just around the block. The Meitivs describe themselves as 'free-range parents' who encourage their two children to take journeys without supervision in order to build confidence and teach them about the outside world. Both parents are highly educated. Alexander Meitiv is a Research Fellow at National Institutes of Health and Danielle is an Oceanographer. Usually they have the kids carry around a card that reads 'I'm not lost. I'm a free range kid' but they left them behind that day when they went to the park that was a bit further away from their house. Asked what the CPS would do the next time they are called, they said they would simply follow procedure. What's wrong? Danielle Meitiv (right) appeared on the Today show in January with her 10-year-old son Rafi (center) and 6-year-old daughter Dvora about a month after Child Protective Services launched an investigation because she let the two walk home from a park alone . Parenting choice: Mrs Meitiv (pictured) says she and husband Alexander often let their children Rafi, ten, and Dvora, six, walk alone to teach them about the world . Journey: On December 20, the brother and sister were walking about a mile home from this park when a citizen called 911 after seeing the two without their parents . 'If we get a call from law enforcement or from a citizen, we are required to investigate. Our goal is the safety of children, always,' said Paula Tolson, spokeswoman for the Maryland Department of Human Resources to the Washington Post. The Meitiv's espouse the current 'free-range' parenting trend, first popularized in 2008 by New York journalist Lenore Skenazy, in a piece entitled 'Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone.' She was railing against helicopter parenting and speaking to the Washington Post said that she was appalled by the ruling against the Meitiv's. 'The go-to narrative in the last 20 or 30 years for parents was, ‘Take your eyes off your kid for even a second and he’ll be snatched.’ What the Meitiv case did was pivot the story to: ‘Give your kid one second of freedom and the government will arrest you.’ Speaking about her horror at the decision, Danielle Meitiv said she turned to her husband and felt humiliated. 'I was kind of horrified,' she said. 'You try as a parent to do what’s right. Parents try so hard. Even though I know they are wrong, it’s a painful judgment.' | Danielle and Alexander Meitiv notified of Child Protective Services decision late last month . CPS said the two were responsible for 'unsubstantiated' child neglect . They will be on file at the government agency for at least five years . On December 20 police were called after Danielle Meitiv's children were spotted alone, walking about a mile home from the park . Parents believe in the concept of 'free-range' parenting which encourages independence . Alexander Meitiv is a Research Fellow at National Institutes of Health and Danielle is an Oceanographer . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Arsenal youngster Chuba Akpom has joined Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season. The 19-year-old striker has made seven appearances for the Gunners this season but will now look to gain more first-team experience under Dougie Freedman at the City Ground. Akpom tweeted: 'Delighted to have joined @Official_NFFC on loan. Can't wait to get started and meet up with the squad after the internationals'. Arsenal youngster Chuba Akpom has joined Nottingham Forest on loan for the rest of the season . Akpom scored in for England Under 20s on Wednesday night in the win on penalties over Mexico . The Gunners centre forward scored in for England Under 20s on Wednesday night in the win on penalties over Mexico, and also successfully converted his spot-kick in the shootout. He is expected to appear again for his country in Sunday's friendly with the USA before heading to join up with his new club before they play Wolverhampton Wanderers on Good Friday. The 19-year-old striker has made seven appearances for the Gunners this season but is moving on for now . Akpom spent time at Brentford and Coventry City last season in League One, but this is his first Championship loan. Forest currently sit on the edge of play-off contention in the Championship, 10 points behind sixth-placed Ipswich Town with seven games left to play. Dougie Freedman now has an extra striker to boost his squad ahead of the Championship run-in . | Chuba Akpom joins Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season . Arsenal youngster tweeted his delight ahead of Championship move . Akpom, 19, will join up with Dougie Freedman's squad next week . READ: Thierry Henry comparisons just part of the process for Akpom . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Rangi Chase turned on the style in front of Australia national coach Tim Sheens as Salford continued their revival with a 24-18 win over Wakefield to climb into Super League's top eight. The Red Devils have collected five points out of a possible six since Sheens arrived to take up a short-term advisory role at the club and it was Chase, who was given his NRL debut by Sheens as a teenager at Wests Tigers, who once more stole the show on Adrian Morley's 300th Super League appearance. The former Castleford and England stand-off scored one try and provided the scoring pass for Salford's three others to further underline his return to the form that earned him the Man of Steel title in 2011. Rangi Chase put in a stylish performance for Salford Red Devil in their win over Wakefield on Sunday . The Red Devils, who were led out by Morley, were virtually at full-strength with the return of major close-season signings Ben Jones-Bishop and Michael Dobson, and showed signs of becoming a force this year. Wakefield, who gave 18-year-old Jordan Crowther his second appearance, had their moments but were left to contemplate a third successive defeat after starting the season with back-to-back wins. Chase scored a try and set up three for his side as Salford moved into the Super League's top eight . Chase had the chance to help his side open the scoring when he re-gathered the ball from Dobson's high kick but his trademark "no-look" pass found a defender instead of a team-mate and Wakefield went on to dominate the rest of the opening quarter. Impressive full-back Craig Hall's 40-20 kick set up the position for left winger Chris Riley to go over only to be brought back for a forward pass, while centre Reece Lyne had a try disallowed for a double movement before loose forward Danny Washbrook's break paved the way for stand-off Jacob Miller to score the opening try. Hall's conversion made it 6-0 but the Red Devils struck twice in a five-minute spell to turn the tables on the visitors. Chase picked off a pass by his former half-back partner Tim Smith to get winger Greg Johnson away for an 80-metre try and then produced a short pass for second rower Weller Hauraki to score his first try for the club. Josh Griffin added both goals to make it 12-6 and was then denied a try by being held up over the line. Salford looked to be firmly in command when Chase dummied his way over for a solo try three minutes into the second half, Griffin making it 18-6, but Wakefield were in no mood to roll over. Hooker Paul McShane, just back on the field for the injured Pita Godinet, caught the Salford defence napping by forcing his way over from dummy half for his side's second try, which Hall goaled. Morley then produced arguably the highlight of the match, a 50-metre break, to set up the position for Chase to get centre Junior Sa'u over for a fourth try, with Griffin maintaining his 100 per cent with the boot. Wakefield battled to the end and were rewarded with Hall's opportunist try but Salford never looked like surrendering their lead. | Former Man of Steel Rangi Chase scored a try and set up three in win . Adrian Morley led Red Devils out in his 300th Super League match . Salford have five points from six since advisor Tim Sheens arrived . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | (CNN)A.J. Pero, a longtime drummer for the metal band Twisted Sister, has died, the band posted on its Facebook page. "The members of Twisted Sister are profoundly saddened to announce the untimely passing of our brother, AJ Pero," said the post. "The band, crew and most importantly the family of AJ Pero thank you for your thoughts and prayers at this time." Pero was 55. Pero died of what appears to be a massive heart attack, his longtime agent Dan Stanton told CNN. "He had been complaining of a sore arm all week and took a few days off from his tour with the band Adrenaline Mob," says Stanton. Pero had been on a tour with the band in Poughkeepsie, New York, and was scheduled to play tonight, according to Stanton. Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French told CNN that Pero was found this morning in his tour bus. He was taken to a hospital and died there. "We are devastated. He was a great guy and one of the best drummers," French said. "To lose someone you have depended on for 33 years ... I don't know what it is going to be like to be on stage without him. I can't even think about what it will be like." Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider tweeted about the death. "Today I lost a brother. Anthony Jude Pero passed away," Snider said in a statement. "His sledgehammer assault on the drums helped drive Twisted Sister and I to greatness and inspired me to rock every single show. My heart breaks knowing I will never feel the power of his beat behind me, or turn to see his face smiling broadly from the sheer joy he got from doing what he loved." Pero joined Twisted Sister, best known for its 1984 song "We're Not Gonna Take It" and accompanying comedic video, in 1982. Though he left for a time in 1987 to join another band, he reunited with Twisted Sister in the 1990s and was with the band for the past 12 years, according to Loudwire.com. In the "We're Not Gonna Take It" video, which also starred "Animal House's" Mark Metcalf, Pero can be seen in concert, hitting a drum that brings up a cloud of glitter. In recent years, he was also the drummer for the band Adrenaline Mob. CNN's Tony Marco contributed to this story. | A.J. Pero, the longtime Twisted Sister drummer, dies at 55 . Pero played on "We're Not Gonna Take It" Members of the band are "profoundly saddened" |
Please share some important points to remember for Oscar awards from the given text | The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the film industry. They are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), in recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements as assessed by the Academy's voting membership. The Academy Awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment industry in the United States and worldwide. The Oscar statuette depicts a knight rendered in the Art Deco style. | 1. The Oscars, usually referred to as the Academy Awards, are prizes given to filmmakers for outstanding artistic and technical achievement.
2. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) bestows them annually in appreciation of outstanding contributions to cinema as judged by the Academy's voting membership.
3. Many people consider the Academy Awards to be the most prestigious and important honours in the American and international entertainment industries.
4. The Oscar trophy has an Art Deco-styled rendering of a knight. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Real Madrid president Florentino Perez called an emergency press conference on Thursday to express his support for manager Carlo Ancelotti and defend under-fire Gareth Bale. Marca, the Madrid daily sports newspaper, had claimed on Thursday that the former Chelsea boss was close to being sacked, leading their front page with the headline: 'Not One More'. Marca claim that defeat against Barcelona at the Nou Camp in 10 days' time would spell the end for Ancelotti, who led the club to a Champions League and Copa del Rey double last season. But, in direct response to that report, Perez said: 'To use the fact that we are not on our best form at the moment to report information that is not true is unacceptable. Florentino Perez jumped to the defence of both Real Madrid boss Ancelotti and record signing Gareth Bale . Madrid newspaper Marca ran with the headline: 'Not One More' and claimed the Italian was close to the sack . Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scores one of four goals Real Madrid conceding in defeat by Schalke on Tuesday night . Perez labelled Gareth Bale 'one of the best in the world' and said he is being chased by 'the biggest clubs' 'I want to state categorically that the club has full confidence in our coach and in our players. And I want to say, contrary to a report published today, that whatever happens in the coming days and weeks Carlo Ancelotti will remain the coach of Real Madrid. 'As president of Real Madrid, I appeal to our fans to support our coach and our players and ask that they feel proud of them for all they have given us and for all they will continue to give us.' Real have gone without a win in their last three games, surrendering top spot in La Liga to rivals Barcelona and only scraping through to the Champions League quarter-finals on aggregate after a 4-3 home defeat by Schalke on Tuesday night. Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (centre) expressed his anger after the match . Real were beaten by Athletic Bilbao at the weekend to slip behind Barcelona in the La Liga title race . Ancelotti looks to the heavens as Real Madrid's winless run goes on and the pressure mounts on him . World record signing Gareth Bale, who cost the club £86million, has been the subject of jeers and whistles from the club's fans for his recent form, as has captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas. On Bale - who, like Ancelotti moved to Madrid in the summer of 2013 - Perez said: 'Gareth Bale is one of the best players in the world. 'The biggest clubs fought and continue to fight to secure his services. 'The only thing I can say is that we shouldn't forget what he was able to achieve in his first year at Real Madrid.' Real Madrid Iker Casillas lifts the Champions League trophy back in May of last year . | Reports suggested Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti was facing the sack . However Florentino Perez is keen for Ancelotti to stay at the club . Perez has revealed clubs are fighting to secure Gareth Bale's services . READ: Real Madrid are in a mess . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news . |
Using given passage as a reference, Jot down some points on Laredo Formation | The Laredo Formation is a geologic formation and Lagerstätte in Texas, United States and Nuevo León and Tamaulipas, Mexico. It preserves fossils dating back to the Lutetian stage of the Eocene period. Among many other fossils, the formation has provided invertebrates, vertebrates, leaves, pollen and spores and fossil wood of the brackish water palm Nypa sp. | 1. The Laredo Formation is a geological formation and Lagerstätte in Tamaulipas and Nuevo León, Mexico, as well as Texas, United States.
2. It protects fossils that date back to the Eocene Lutetian stage.
3. The formation has produced a variety of different fossils, including insects, vertebrates, leaves, pollen, spores, and fossilised wood from the brackish water palm Nypa sp. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | The families of hostages David Haines and Alan Henning who were murdered by the Islamic extremist Jihadi John have been blessed by the Pope. Aid worker David Haines, of Yorkshire, was beheaded last September after being captured by Islamic state. Alan Henning, 47, a father-of-two, was killed in the same way a month later. Both murders appeared on video and apparently showed Jihadi John, who has recently been unmasked as Mohammed Emwazi, from London, carrying out the killings. Pope Francis met Barbara Henning right), the wife of murdered British hostage Alan Henning, and Michael Haines (centre), the brother of David Haines, at St Peter's Basilica today . Today Pope Francis met the families of the two men at a service aimed at uniting religions and ending extremism. Widow Barbara Henning was brought up to meet the Pope on the steps of St Peter's Basilica in Rome after his rain-soaked general audience. Usually such access is reserved for visiting prelates. Michael Haines, brother of David Haines, was also able to meet the Pope at the ceremony. Since the death of his brother he has dedicated himself to promoting tolerance between religions and unity against extremism. He said the moment 'took my breath away.' Alan Henning (left) was kidnapped on Boxing Day 2013 and murdered in October last year, David Haines (right), who had dedicated his life to helping others across the world was killed in September 2014 . In a telephone interview he said the pope told him he was going to pray for him to 'continue the work that we're doing on unity and tolerance and bringing our communities together.' In October 2014, Mr Haines signed a joint letter with Mrs Henning calling for all religions to accept each other and for mosques, churches and synagogues to open their doors to all faiths. Mr Henning, of Salford in Manchester, kidnapped on Boxing Day 2013 as he delivered aid to Syrian refugees. Michael Haines has dedicated his life to promoting unity between religions since his brother was murdered . Mrs Henning met Pope Francis following the death of her aid worker husband, a father of two . Mr Haines and Mrs Henning met the pope at St Peter's Basilica, following a rain-soaked ceremony . The former RAF engineer and taxi driver apparently always believed he would be freed by his captors. After news of his death broke his widow described him as a 'decent, caring human being.' David Haines travelled with aid agencies through Syria, Libya, the former Yugoslavia and South Sudan for more than two decades. Mrs Henning met the Pope today in a meeting aimed at tackling religious extremism and violent conflict . Mr Haines dedicated his life to promoting peace in places of violent conflict and oversaw projects to save civilians from land mines. He had married his wife just three years before he was captured by ISIS gunmen on an isolated road in Syria, while working for the Technical Cooperation and Development (Acted) agency. He was captured when he was working for the Atmeh refugee camp, in Syria, for the French aid agency Acted. | Alan Henning and David Haines were both captured by ISIS extremists . Mr Haines was beheaded last September, and Mr Henning a month later . Both of the killings were apparently carried out by Jihadi John and filmed . Pope Francis met Mr Henning's widow and the brother of David Haines . He blessed both at St Peter's Basilica in bid to reduce religious extremism . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Ryan Giggs insists Angel di Maria is not suffering from a crisis of confidence and expects him to play a major role in Manchester United's push for FA Cup glory and Champions League qualification. Di Maria became British football's most expensive signing when he joined United from Real Madrid for £59.7million last August but the Argentina World Cup star has struggled to justify that huge fee since scoring three times in his first five appearances. The 27-year-old wideman has netted only once in 19 games and been substituted in United's last three Barclays Premier League matches. Angel di Maria (left) has been backed by Ryan Giggs to show his quality for Manchester United . But United assistant manager Giggs is adamant Di Maria has a big part to play in the club achieving their end-of-season goals, starting with Arsenal's FA Cup quarter-final visit to Old Trafford on Monday night. 'I think his confidence is fine,' Giggs told Press Association Sport. 'He's a quality player and we'll be looking for him to produce because it is big game after big game now. Assistant manager Giggs denied claims that the 27-year-old was suffering from confidence issues . 'Players get used to different leagues, sometimes quickly and sometimes it takes a bit of time. 'He had a really good start to the season but with players who take risks and who can win games it's always difficult to be consistent because they will try things that other players won't do. 'They're capable of doing that and that's why they're match-winners and the best players.' United are involved in a thrilling race for Champions League football with Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and Southampton still chasing a top-four Premier League finish as well as top two Chelsea and Manchester City. The summer transfer from Real Madrid has scored only once in 19 appearances for his new club . Louis van Gaal's side are currently fourth after losing only two of their last 18 league matches and, although the nature of United's performances have often been criticised, Giggs says that form counts for far more at this stage of the season. 'This is the time really when results are the top focus and then the performances will come and the confidence you get from that,' said Giggs, who again denied media talk of a rift with Van Gaal by saying they had a 'great working relationship'. 'I think we've tried a lot of systems this year and obviously the manager's new to the players and new to the league, so that's going to take time. 'But over the last three months or so we've only been beaten twice and we're in pretty good form. Fabricio Coloccini disposes Di Maria at St James' Park where the midfielder was later substituted . 'It's tight and all the teams up there are in relatively good form. 'It could come to a few head-to-heads and we've got to play a few of the top teams yet, so it's going to be exciting right to the end.' Before then, however, United are focusing on the FA Cup and opponents against whom Giggs memorably scored an FA Cup semi-final winner in the club's 1999 'Treble' year. United have won the competition a record 11 times - a total cup holders Arsenal matched last year by beating Hull at Wembley - but not since 2004 when Giggs was part of the side which beat Millwall 3-0 at the Millennium Stadium in his native Cardiff. 'We've got so much history in the cup that it's long overdue,' Giggs said. Adnan Januzaj replaces the winger who was taken off for the third consecutive Premier League match . 'The club as a whole, the players and the fans are desperate to get to Wembley. 'We've had great battles and tussles over the years with Arsenal, especially in the cup. 'Of course, I've got fond memories of the semi-final (1999) and they beat us in the final (2005), but hopefully we can get through to the semis because whoever goes through in this tie has a great chance of winning the cup.' Giggs won the FA Cup four times during a celebrated United senior playing career which spanned an incredible 24 seasons but admits he is learning all the time on the coaching front. The former Real Madrid man failed to make an impact during United's last match against Newcastle . 'I've enjoyed every minute working under Louis,' Giggs said. 'He's been brilliant with me and we've helped each other along the way. 'He's come into a new league which I know all about. I'm starting all over again with coaching and serving an apprenticeship and who better to learn from than someone who is a great leader and has won so much over the years? 'I'm learning all the time and just trying to prepare myself the best I can that if I do become a manager I'm best equipped.' Ryan Giggs was in Wales encouraging people to nominate a GrassrootsHero for the FAW & McDonald's Community Awards. To nominate visit www.mcdonalds.co.uk/awards . The former Manchester United star was in Wales to take a training session with a group of budding footballers . Giggs visited an AFC Whitchurch to help the McDonald's campaign to nominate a GrassrootsHero . | Ryan Giggs has backed Angel di Maria to show his quality for Manchester United in the closing stages of the Premier League season . The midfielder's form has come under fire over recent poor performances . The 27-year-old has only netted once in the past 19 names for United . Man Utd vs Arsenal team news, probable line ups, match stats and more . Click here for all the latest Manchester United news . |
Name someone who helped to stash national treasures during a war, so irreplaceable items would not fall into the hands of the enemy or become lost | Evdokia Reshetnik was a Ukrainian zoologist and ecologist. She was a specialist in the mole-rats and ground squirrels of Ukraine, and was the first scientist to describe the sandy blind mole-rat of southern Ukraine in 1939. She played a key role in keeping the National Museum of Natural History at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine operable in the inter-war and immediate post-war periods, in spite of arrests by both the Gestapo and Soviet authorities. She was one of the people involved in hiding specimens of the museum to prevent them being taken by the Germans. She is known for arguing that ecology, species distribution, populations, utility, and variability, should be weighed before making determinations that labeled certain animals as pests and harmful to the environment. Though she was responsible for maintaining the historiography of scientific development in Ukraine, her own legacy was lost until the twenty-first century. | Evdokia Reshetnik, a Ukranian zoologist and ecologist, helped squirrel away natural history artifacts from a Ukranian museum of Natural History, keeping them from falling into the hands of the Germans. Ironically, the story of her courage was nearly lost, only resurfacing in the twenty-first century. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Robin McBryde has predicted 'an arm-wrestle for 80 minutes' when RBS 6 Nations heavyweights Wales and Ireland slug it out at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Wales assistant coach McBryde has stressed the winner-takes-all nature of a game that sees both teams featuring prominently at the tournament's business end. Ireland are two victories away from a first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2009, while Wales must triumph on Saturday to remain in the mix for silverware. Sam Warburton (right) will lead his country for a record 34th time when he takes the field against Ireland . Wales coach Warren Gatland (centre) leads his players onto the pitch at the Millenium Stadium . Wales will look to Racing Metro inside centre Jamie Roberts to get them over the gainline against Ireland . Warburton (centre) leads the warm-up as Gatland's side complete their final preparations in Cardiff . 'It's going to be an arm-wrestle for 80 minutes, and that is what we've prepared for,' McBryde said. 'Everything that goes on off the field pales into insignificance, and it's all about what happens on the day. 'They play a big pressure game, and if we can react positively to that and stay in the fight, that will give us a good chance of winning. 'There is a lot of stake. Ireland are on course for a Grand Slam, and just to get away from Cardiff with a win, that's all they will be looking to do. With regards to playing any attractive rugby, that will come second. 'That's the nature of the game at the moment, and that's how teams are wearing each other down, and unfortunately, the spectators have got to pay a price for that.' Warburton is in high spirits during the captain's run as his side prepare for visit of Joe Schmidt's side . Ireland have conceded just one try in three Six Nations games this season and an average of only nine points per time across eight Six Nations matches Joe Schmidt has overseen during his coaching reign. Ireland are also on a 10-Test unbeaten run - England were the last team to defeat them 13 months ago - and McBryde added: 'They are on a a bit of a roll at the moment. Ten wins on the bounce speaks volumes. 'This is quite a formidable Ireland team, and we are going to have to be at our best to come close to them tomorrow. Warburton and Co will be looking to avenge their 26-3 loss to Ireland in Dublin last season . 'You have got arguably two of the better teams in the Six Nations, not being disrespectful to anybody else. On our day, I think both teams are capable of beating anybody. 'With regards to motivation, we look at our own situation, and we know a win would give us an opportunity to go for the championship. 'It is a double-edged sword that one. By doing that, we beat Ireland and stop them getting a Grand Slam, but it's all about what we can achieve and gain, as opposed to anything else.' | Wales welcome unbeaten Ireland to the Millenium Stadium on Saturday . Ireland are two wins away from a first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2009 . Wales lost their opening game against England in round one . But wins over Scotland and France have reignited their title bid . Warren Gatland's side must win on Saturday to stay in contention . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | (Travel + Leisure)Quick, imagine a castle: it probably looks a lot like Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, the turreted inspiration for Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle. Each year, more than 1.5 million travelers are inspired to make the steep walk or catch a horse-drawn carriage to reach this castle perched on a rocky outcropping in the Bavarian countryside. "People have always been interested in celebrities and powerful people and their homes," says Cordula Mauss, PR officer for the Bavarian Administration of State-Owned Palaces. "Immediately after the death of Ludwig II in 1886, the first tourists came and wanted to see what their king had built as his private residence." While castles, palaces and châteaux naturally pique such curiosity, not all have Neuschwanstein's European fairy-tale looks. Some of the world's most-visited palaces, found across Asia, feature red exteriors, pagodas, gates and carvings. Consider Bangkok's gold-spired Grand Palace, where Thai kings lived for 150 years, and where 8 million annual visitors now traipse through ornate rooms, manicured gardens and temples, including one that houses a revered Buddha carved from a single block of jade. Travel + Leisure: See more of the world's most visited castles . Some longtime royal residences have been repurposed as museums. St. Petersburg's riverfront Winter Palace, for instance, is the sixth-most-visited castle, thanks to the appeal of masterworks by Titian and da Vinci along with lavish restored interiors, where Catherine the Great once held court. America's closest approximation is California's Hearst Castle, though it fell short of Travel + Leisure's top 20 list with only 750,000 annual visitors. And while Windsor Castle squeaked in at No. 19, Buckingham Palace didn't make the grade (567,613 annual visitors), nor did Romania's Bran Castle (542,000) or a single Irish castle. Ireland's most visited, Blarney Castle, received 365,000 in 2013. That said, there can be a downside to having too many visitors -- these are delicate, historic structures that have existed for hundreds of years, and some, like Neuschwanstein, limit daily entries. But it's hard to stem curiosity when it comes to the lives of the blue-blooded. As Mauss puts it: "Who didn't want to be a prince or a princess or at least a knight when he or she was a child?" The Methodology: To tally up the world's most-visited castles, T+L gathered the most recent data supplied by the attractions themselves or from government agencies, industry reports and reputable media outlets. In most cases, it was 2013 data. Here are the top 10: . No. 1 The Forbidden City (Palace Museum), BeijingAnnual Visitors: 15,340,000 . Each day, tens of thousands of visitors pour through the Forbidden City to see the 178-acre walled compound that once shielded the Imperial Palace from public view -- while housing Chinese emperors and their extensive entourages. (To handle the volume, the government has started requiring advance ticket sales during festivals and holidays and prohibiting annual ticket holders from visiting during peak seasons). Bright red buildings topped with golden pagodas exemplify traditional Chinese architecture, while the Palace Museum showcases art, furniture and calligraphy. Source: China National Tourist Office . No. 2 The Louvre, Paris Annual Visitors: 9,334,0000 . The largest and most famous museum in the world -- displaying masterpieces like La Gioconda (the Mona Lisa) and the Winged Victory of Samothrace -- got its start as a palace. The U-shaped Louvre housed generations of French kings and emperors beginning in the 12th century, and the remnants of the original fortress that occupied the site (built for King Philippe II in 1190) can be seen in the basement of the museum. The building was extended and renovated many times. Head to the decorative arts wing for a glimpse of Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie's opulent state apartments, built between 1854 and 1861. Source: Atout France, the France Tourism Development Agency . No. 3 Grand Palace, BangkokAnnual Visitors: 8,000,000 . Royal offices are still used within the Grand Palace, and state visits and royal ceremonies like the Royal Birthday Anniversary of the current King Bhumibol Adulyadej are held there each year. This was also the official residence of Thai kings from 1782 to 1925 and counts numerous buildings, halls and pavilions set around open lawns and manicured gardens. The palace's Temple of the Emerald Buddha is considered one of the most sacred sites in Thailand. Its Buddha was carved from a single block of jade, and his garments, made of pure gold, are changed in a royal ceremony three times a year to reflect the Thai seasons. Source: Thailand Tourist Services . No. 4 Palace of Versailles, FranceAnnual Visitors: 7,527,122 . When Louis XIV built Versailles in the late 1600s, it became the envy of other European monarchs in Europe, and the opulent estate retains an unmistakable allure. Versailles gets seven times the visitors of any other château in France (apart from the Louvre); it helps that it's easily accessible from Paris. No other palace in the world can match the grandeur of Versailles's Hall of Mirrors, dripping with chandeliers, and Marie Antoinette's bedroom, decorated with hand-stitched flowers. The vast grounds are free most days and an attraction in themselves, with 50 water fountains, a parterre (formal garden), a grand canal and other sites like the Grand Trianon, built for Louis XIV as a refuge from court life, and Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon. Source: Versailles Press Office . No. 5 Topkapi Palace, IstanbulAnnual Visitors: 3,335,000 . With a lovely setting overlooking the Bosporus and Sea of Marmara, Topkapi Palace was the royal residence for about 400 years until the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in the 1920s. The sultan lived with his wives, concubines, mother and children in the harem, under the fierce protection of eunuchs. Look for the Privy Chamber of Murat III, with its indoor pool, gilded fireplace and walls decorated with blue, white and coral Iznik tiles from the 16th century. The Palace Kitchens reopened in September 2014, displaying fine china and large cookware. And the complex also includes courtyards, gazebos, gardens and the Imperial Treasury. An emerald-and diamond-studded bow and quivers sent by Sultan Mahmud I to the ruler of Persia is just one example of the lavish gifts on view. Source: Go Turkey, Official Tourism Portal of Turkey . No. 6 The Winter Palace (State Hermitage Museum), St. Petersburg, Russia Annual Visitors: 3,120,170 . Catherine the Great and Nicholas I are among the Russian royals who occupied this green-and-white baroque palace along the Neva River from 1762 to 1917. Today, the palace is a museum with one of the finest collections in Europe, including works by Titian, Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci (Benois Madonna). Much of the palace was destroyed by fire in 1837, but the beautifully restored interiors speak to the opulent tastes of the Russian elite. St. George Hall (a large throne room) features two tiers of windows, double Corinthian pink marble columns, patterned parquet floors and gilt bronze details. Source: State Hermitage Museum Press Office . Travel + Leisure: World's coolest bookstores . No. 7 Tower of LondonAnnual Visitors: 2,894,698 . This medieval fortress on the north bank of the River Thames was built to intimidate Londoners and keep out foreign invaders. The oldest part of the structure, the White Tower, dates back to the 12th century. While it originally served as a royal residence, the tower has become notorious for its use as a prison and the site of executions that included Henry VI and Lady Jane Grey. Millions flock to the tower today to see historical reenactments as well as the British Crown Jewels, among them, the Sovereign's Sceptre containing the Great Star of Africa, the largest colorless cut diamond in the world. In 2014, the tower's moat was filled with 888,246 ceramic red poppies in remembrance of British soldiers who died in World War II -- an example of art installations and events held regularly. Source: Association of Leading Visitor Attractions . Travel + Leisure: World's most-visited tourist attractions . No. 8 Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna Annual Visitors: 2,870,000 . Austria's most-visited site is this Rococo palace, a summer retreat for Hapsburg emperors from the 1700s until 1918. Of the 1,441 rooms, the most famous is the Mirror Room, with white and gold Rococo decoration and crystal mirrors, where Mozart is said to have performed his first concert at age six. The palace's elaborate gardens can claim the world's longest orangerie and the site of the first zoo (est. 1752). The guided Grand Tour provides access to all 40 rooms open to the public, including the Gobelin Salon with tapestries from Brussels and the Millions Room, an office paneled in rare rosewood. Source: Schönbrunn Palace . No. 9 Alhambra y Generalife, Granada, SpainAnnual Visitors: 2,315,017 . Refined and expanded over centuries, this hilltop palace and fortress complex combines fortifications, gardens, churches and several palaces, notably the Alhambra, and the Generalife, the country estate of the kings of Granada and Andalusia. Both are remarkable examples of Islamic architecture from Spain's medieval period. Expect intricate arabesques, honeycomb vaunted ceilings (muqarnas) and courtyards with pools and fountains. Generalife's Moorish gardens feature large boxwood trees, rosebushes and willows and cypresses. Numbers swell in the spring and summer; to beat the crowds, consider a January visit. Source: Communications Office of the Alhambra and Generalife . No. 10 Shuri Castle, Okinawa, JapanAnnual Visitors: 1,753,000 . Shuri Castle was the seat of the kings of Ryukyu for more than 400 years. The castle was completely destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, and reconstruction work was only completed in the early 1990s. The results include eight Chinese-style gates or entrances, plus gardens, a study and a main hall with red-colored tiles on two layered roofs. The three-story red building houses two throne rooms and the royal family's private apartments. Ponds, bridges and miniature islands make up the royal gardens, added in 1799. Source: Japan National Tourism Organization . Travel + Leisure: Most romantic hotel fireplaces . Planning a getaway? Don't miss Travel + Leisure's guide to the World's Best Hotels . Copyright 2015 American Express Publishing Corporation. All rights reserved. | Each day, tens of thousands of visitors pour through Beijing's Forbidden City to see the 178-acre walled compound . The largest and most famous museum in the world got its start as a palace. Hint: It's in Paris . |
Why is prioritizing diversity hiring in an organization important? | Diversity is believed to bring substantial benefits such as better decision making and improved problem solving, greater creativity and innovation, which leads to enhanced product development, and more successful marketing to different types of customers | Diversity drives creativity, innovation, and personal growth. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Brighton midfielder Rohan Ince is being chased by a host of top-flight clubs ahead of a potential summer move. Liverpool, Newcastle, West Ham and West Brom have all had the 6ft 3in midfielder scouted in games in recent months. The 22-year-old is a former youth player at Chelsea, having joined the club aged seven and coming through their academy before failing to make the senior team. Rohan Ince is wanted by a host of clubs including Liverpool, Newcastle, West Ham and West Brom . However, since his move to Brighton in 2013 his stock has soared and, under former boss Oscar Garcia, he was awarded the club’s Young Player of the Year trophy in his first season. It was Garcia who converted him from a centre-back into a defensive midfielder. Under Sami Hyypia he struggled for games but has since been brought back into the fold by current manager Chris Hughton. ‘There is no doubt he has ability,’ Hughton said last month. ‘He is a physical player as well. He can give us something on set plays. Garcia converted from a centre-back into a defensive midfielder under former Brighton boss Oscar Garcia . ‘When you are as big as Rohan you know he has the ability to get on the end of set plays. He also likes to break from midfield. ‘He has an athleticism about him and his past was playing a little bit deeper, so he is always going to be seen as that more defensive type of player. ‘In a team with good footballers it gives him an opportunity to improve his game on the ball. At this moment he has been playing and he'll look to keep developing.’ But Brighton could struggle to keep hold of Ince in the summer with his contract moving into its final year in June. If Liverpool were to win the race to sign him, he would be the third member of the Ince family to play at Anfield after his second cousin Tom Ince and his father Paul. | Liverpool, Newcastle, West Ham and West Brom havescouted Rohan Ince . He started as a centre-back but was converted into a defensive midfielder . Ince started his career at Chelsea before joining Brighton . CLICK HERE for all the latest Premier League news . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | New Delhi (CNN)A gang of robbers struck a Christian school in eastern India on Saturday, and one of them raped a 71-year-old nun, a senior official said. The man apparently did so, because she resisted the robbers, said P.B. Salim, chief administrator of the West Bengal state's Nadia district. Previously, a church official had told CNN sister broadcaster CNN-IBN that three or four of the men had raped the woman. A group of seven to eight men allegedly barged into the school and its attached staff residence during pre-dawn hours, and the elderly Sister Superior raised an alarm and resisted, Salim said. The rape was apparently punishment for it. Later, the men tied her up along with two other nuns and the building guard. The robbers then made off with cash worth a few hundred thousand rupees (thousands of dollars), laptops and other articles, Salim said. The attacked nun is under medical care. "Physically, she is better. But the mental trauma will take its own time to heal," Salim said. "It is a very, very shameful act, first of all, to rape any woman, any female," Father Dominic Emmanuel of the Delhi Catholic Archdiocese said in televised comments. "But this one becomes even worse because, first of all, she is an old lady and then on top of it, she is a nun. She is a religious (and) has consecrated her life to God and all her life she has remained a virgin." The investigation into the burglary and rape is ongoing, and no arrests have yet been made, Salim told CNN. A series of rape cases involving girls, foreign tourists and a physiology student who died following a brutal gang rape in 2012 has hurt India's international reputation. Crowds have taken to Indian streets to protest against rape. The nation's lawmakers introduced tougher laws and punishments for sexual crimes and harassment. Despite such action, India continues to see episodes of sexual violence. For instance, five men were arrested in Kolkata in January and charged with raping a Japanese tourist. Police said the men operated as a gang and targeted single, Japanese tourists. In December, an Uber driver was charged with sexually assaulting a passenger. The incident that grabbed the world's attention was the rape of a woman by five men on a bus in 2012. She later died of her injuries. Anti-rape activists complained when the Indian government restricted the showing of a BBC documentary about rape that included comments from one of those men. He provoked outrage around the world by blaming the victim and saying the woman "should just be silent and allow the rape." Official data in India show that rape cases have jumped almost 875% over the past 40 years -- from 2,487 in 1971 to 24,206 in 2011. But campaigners say sexual assaults are underreported because of stigma and cultural factors. Experts say the causes of the high number of rapes include the nation's patriarchy, widespread poverty and lack of law enforcement in rural areas. | Official says men broke into a convent school and one sexually assaulted a septuagenarian nun . A series of publicized rapes have occurred in India in recent years . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Nottinghamshire have bolstered their depleted batting ranks by signing up Zimbabwean Brendan Taylor. With Michael Lumb and Jake Libby injured, Taylor will come in to patch up the squad. Terms of his stay at Nottinghamshire will be agreed once Zimbabwe complete their World Cup campaign with a pool match against India on Saturday. The club's director of cricket Mick Newell said in a statement: 'Ahead of the upcoming season, we have found ourselves with two batsmen injured and face the potential loss of players to international commitments. Zimbabwe batsman Brendan Taylor is set to join Nottinghamshire after the Cricket World Cup . Taylor has impressed Down Under despite Zimbabwe being eliminated at the group stages . 'We have decided to strengthen our batting order with Brendan, a proven player who will be an excellent addition to the side.' Although Zimbabwe cannot reach the knock-out stage, Taylor, 29, has been a strong performer for his country at the World Cup. After innings of 40, 47, 37 and 50 in Zimbabwe's opening four matches, he scored a rapid 121 in the defeat to Ireland. The signing is subject to England and Wales Cricket Board approval, Nottinghamshire said. Nottinghamshire are down on numbers after injuries, including England's Michael Lumb (left) | Nottinghamshire have moved to sign Zimbabwe batsman Brendan Taylor . County side are depleted by injuries to Michael Lumb and Jake Libby . The 29-year-old has impressed at the 2015 Cricket World Cup . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Back on form, back on top and no need for the Bournemouth bean counters to worry about the cost of their goal rush. As their manager, Eddie Howe, put it: ‘We don’t pay goal bonuses.’ On nights like this, that will make for a healthy saving. Across the course of this remarkable season, in which their tally of 74 goals is more than any other side in the top four divisions, it must be worth a fortune. Bournemouth midfielder Matt Ritchie hit two as the Cherries romped to an easy victory over Fulham . Striker Brett Pitman celebrates scoring his second goal of the game at Craven Cottage . Steve Cook (second left) is congratulated by his team-mates after rifling home the Cherries' fifth goal . Cherries manager Eddie Howe has guided Bournemouth back to the summit of the Champions table . Fulham (4-1-3-2): Bettinelli, Hoogland, Hutchinson, Bodurov, Amorebieta, Parker, Tunnicliffe, Kavanagh (Fofana, 72), Ruiz (Stafylidis, 72), Rodallega (Smith, 45), McCormack. Subs: Kiraly, Stafylidis, Voser, Woodrow, Burn. Scorer: Smith, 66 . Booked: Fofana . Sent off: Amorebieta . Bournemouth (4-4-2): Boruc, Francis, Elphick, Cook, Daniels, Ritchie (Stanislas, 86), Surman, Arter, Pugh (Smith, 81), Pitman, Wilson (Rantie, 77) Subs: Camp, MacDonald, Kermorgant, Ward. Scorers: Pitman 29, 61, Ritchie, 37, 61, Cook, 84. Attendance: 16, 317 . Referee: Andrew Madley (West Yorkshire) And yet it will be nothing compared to the kind of windfall that will head Bournemouth’s way if they somehow stay the course. Can they do it? Really? With their 12,000-capacity ground and 125-year history of never coming close? The assumption has long been that this club will slip away quietly. But it isn’t quite working out that way. They had their blip in the past few weeks, at one stage going five without a win. But with two straight wins, it is looking increasingly possible that Howe will be a top-flight manager next season. For most observers of this bright, English coach, that status has only ever been a matter of time in the coming. He has taken Bournemouth to this point from League Two and last night led an annihilation of a side not afraid to spend. Brett Pitman and Matt Ritchie shared four goals between them and Steve Cook scored a fifth but, truthfully, the rout could have been greater. Suddenly, Howe has to manage expectations of automatic promotion. He said: ‘The (Championship) lead has changed so many times. It is almost the tag no one wants. ‘Our best finish is 10th in 130-odd years of football, so to say it’s a failure if we don’t make top two, I don’t buy that.’ Bournemouth defender Tommy Elphick is late to slide in as Fulham frontman Ross McCormack shoots . Bryan Ruiz controls the ball and holds off the challenge of Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter . For Kit Symons, the only consolation was that Matt Smith briefly brought the score back to 3-1. The rest of the game, like Fulham’s season, was a misery. He said: ‘No one is under any illusions. Look at the table - we know where we are.’ Symons added: ‘We never got going here. They were a different level all over the pitch from start to finish. Three games in a week against three top sides affected us. We got up for the first two but we couldn’t get going in this one. It looked top against bottom.’ Fulham have an eight-point cushion on the relegation zone, but Symons said: ‘Until we are mathematically safe we have to be conscious of what is below and behind us.’ They were struggling from the start here. Within nine minutes, Bournemouth’s Marc Pugh saw a shot nudged over and moments later Ryan Tunnicliffe cleared Brett Pitman’s effort off the line. From there, it only got worse for Fulham, a side that might well find itself two divisions removed from Bournemouth in a few months. They were woeful, a disjointed mess of a team that was summed up early on when Hugo Rodallega flicked the ball and realised no team-mate was anywhere nearby. Fulham defender Tim Hoogland and Bournemouth frontman Callum Wilson tussle for the ball . Wilson evades Fulham's Nikolay Bodurov before racing forward with the ball during Bournemouth's victory . They have won one in 11 in all competitions and that form really is no great mystery. They fell behind after 29 minutes here when Pitman was given too much space by Nikolay Bodurov and buried a Charlie Daniels cross. Luck was against Fulham seven minutes later when Matt Ritchie’s deflected in off Bodurov. Pitman scored a brilliant third shortly after the hour mark, taking possession in his own half before embarrassing Shaun Hutchinson and Scott Parker and nailing the finish. Matt Smith pulled a goal back for Fulham but Fernando Amorebieta’s red card for tripping Callum Wilson in the 70th minute killed the home side. Ritchie was teed up from the resulting free-kick and scored Bournemouth’s fourth from the edge of the area. Cook then rocketed Bournemouth’s 74th goal of the season for good measure. | Brett Pitman and Matt Ritchie both scored braces in Bournemouth win . Defender Steve Cook scored stunning strike to complete the victory . Fulham's Fernando Amorebieta sent off for foul on Callum Wilson . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Five men have been poisoned in Japan after allegedly asking a restaurant to serve them banned parts of the world's most toxic fish. The men were having dinner on Friday night in the western city of Wakayama when they ate puffer fish liver, which prompted vomiting and breathing difficulties early the next morning. Puffer fish - also called blowfish or fugu in Japanese - are the world's most toxic group of fish and their livers, ovaries and skin contain tetrodotoxin, 100 times more lethal than cyanide. Dicing with death: Five Japanese men were poisoned after eating banned parts of the puffer fish (file photo) Yet eating the fish's flesh is a tradition in Japan, where wealthy diners play the Russian roulette of the restaurant world by dining on sashimi slivers so thin they are almost transparent. According to a city health official, the men asked to eat a banned, toxic part of the fish - which the most foolhardy fugu aficionados are said to enjoy for the tingling it produces on the lips. Popular: The tradition of eating thin slices of 'fugu' persists despite dozens of poisonings a year . The tingling is only the first symptom of tetrodotoxin poisoning, and is seen as part of the thrill for lovers of the fish. But if the toxin is served in any significant quantity it then paralyses the muscles, suffocating victims as it reaches their chests and diaphragms while they are still conscious. The health official said the men were in their 40s and 50s and the restaurant was shut down for five days from yesterday amid an investigation. 'They consumed a dinner that included liver, which is regarded as toxic material,' she told AFP, reading from a statement. Calls to the restaurant went unanswered. Chefs who want to serve puffer fish must train for two years before taking a rigorous test which a third of applicants fail. The most prized species is the tiger puffer, takifugu rubripes, whose flesh is safe to eat but whose liver, ovaries and intestine can all kill. It is not clear which species of puffer fish the men ate. Puffer fish account for the majority of Japan's food poisoning deaths but the delicacy shows no sign of dying out, although it is heavily regulated. Government figures show 30 to 50 people are hospitalised every year, with a few of those cases leading to death. | Men in their 40s and 50s ate at restaurant in Wakayama, Japan, on Friday . They fell ill the next morning with breathing difficulties and vomiting . Health official claimed they asked to eat highly poisonous fish's liver . Restaurant has been shut down for five days as investigation continues . Puffer fish toxins kill - but aficionados eat just enough for tingling on lips . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Rangers fans have demanded the club's remaining board members follow chairman David Somers out of the Ibrox exit. The club confirmed on Monday morning that Somers had resigned following 16 months turbulent months in charge. The 66-year-old was a deeply unpopular figure with fans but walked before he was pushed out of the club by Dave King at a general meeting this Friday. David Somers (left) resigned from Rangers on Monday and fans want Derek Llambias (right) to go too . He even sold his 61,000-share stake in the Light Blues just two hours after his departure was confirmed. Somers' exit leaves the Ibrox club with just two directors, chief executive Derek Llambias and finance director Barry Leach. Both can now expect to be swept out of the club when shareholders meet at Ibrox to vote. James Easdale resigned his directorship last week in the face of growing fan opposition and the signs are now clear that King is on the verge of grabbing control of the Glasgow giants. Now the Rangers Supporters Trust have told Llambias and Leach to accept defeat. In a statement containing derogatory comments about Somers, Leach and Llambias, the fans group said: 'We are delighted that David Somers has finally resigned as chairman of Rangers. We note that his parting comments are entirely in keeping with his behaviour during his time at the club. Somers, pictured here in the stands at Ibrox, was a deeply divisive figure amongst supporters . 'He will be remembered as one of the most inept and embarrassing chairmen of our wonderful sporting institution. 'Our focus now turns to the remaining directors. They should do the right thing, appoint the nominee directors and then follow Mr Somers out of the door. Mr Leach should have resigned when he made disparaging comments about major shareholders in a meeting with fans. He should be suspended and subject to disciplinary procedures after the general meeting.' The statement also criticised the process which led to Llambias' appointment as chief executive and the board's threats of legal action against the outgoing representatives of the Rangers Fans Board. The statement described Llambias' position as 'untenable'. Somers sits on a number of company boards - including Zenith Bank, Europe Arab Bank and the Fujitsu Technologies International Pension Plan - and it is understood he did not want to risk his reputation by being forcibly removed from the Ibrox boardroom. Supporters want fiace director Barry Leach (second from the right) to resign as well . In his resignation statement, he said: 'I have resigned as chairman of Rangers International Football club plc. I have worked in the City of London, the world's greatest financial centre for decades and enjoyed considerable success. 'When I was approached about the chairmanship of Rangers, friends warned me that the world of football has different rules and codes of behaviour. I now know that is a gross understatement. 'I am a non-confrontational man and have always tried to bring harmony to boardrooms and with stakeholders. 'At the risk of antagonising my army of critics I would point out that Rangers managed to pay its bills and avoid going under during my tenure. 'These critics might not agree with how we achieved this. I look forward to alternative solutions from whoever is running the club in the future. 'Despite the personal attacks on me from various sources I genuinely wish the club the very best in the future and I am confident that with such a passionate and vociferous fan base they will be restored to their former glories.' The chartered accountant was appointed to his Light Blues role just weeks ahead of the club's Annual General Meeting in December 2013. But it was his performance in front of last year's shareholder summit which saw him heckled by furious shareholders. Dave King has won his battle for control of Rangers and wants to rid the club of Llambias and Barry Leach . Responding to the flak coming from the Ibrox stands, he said: 'When you are chairman of Rangers, you can do it your way.' Somers also took over executive duties for a short spell at the end of October after Graham Wallace quit as chief executive in protest at Mike Ashley's growing influence at the club. But he caused further outrage when a leaked email appeared to show him threatening to sink the Newcastle owner's planned loan deal if his place on the board was put in jeopardy by a rival £16million bid lodged by King. The South Africa-based former oldco director was rebuffed at that point but the stage has now been set for him to return to Glasgow and claim the chairmanship from Somers. He needs to win a majority vote on Friday to oust Ashley's boardroom appointments Llambias and Leach from the club, and if successful plans to replace them with former Blue Knight Paul Murray, ex-Glasgow brewery boss John Gilligan and himself. The Castlemilk-born millionaire already holds 14.57 per cent of the club's shares, while the Three Bears - Douglas Park, George Letham and George Taylor - are in control of another combined 19.49 per cent. The RST has been collecting shares and proxies from minor shareholders - with former manager Walter Smith the latest to gift control of his stake - along with fellow fans group Rangers First but with Somers and Easdale both making a run for it, victory appears inevitable. Somers' predecessor Graham Wallace quit in protest at Mike Ashley's growing influence at the club . | David Somers resigned from his position as Rangers chairman on Monday . Somers' exit leaves the Ibrox club with just two directors . But Rangers fans want Derek Llambias and Barry Leach to go too . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Scotland bowler Majid Haq has been sent home from the World Cup after breaching the team's internal code of conduct, Cricket Scotland have announced. No further explanation was given but Haq, who is Scotland's all-time leading wicket-taker, posted a race-related tweet after he was not selected for the 148-run defeat to Sri Lanka on Wednesday. Haq tweeted: 'Always tougher when you're in the minority! #colour #race', before later deleting the post. Scotland's Majid Haq has been sent home from the Cricket World Cup after posting a race-related tweet . Haq bowls during the Cricket World Cup match against Bangladesh in Nelson last Thursday . A Cricket Scotland statement read: 'Following a breach of Cricket Scotland's internal code of conduct, international team member, Majid Haq, is travelling home from the ICC World Cup. 'No further statement will be issued until internal processes have been completed in due course.' Haq, who was born in Scotland but is of Pakistani descent, has played more than 200 times for Scotland and taken 258 wickets. The 32-year-old has, however, only managed three wickets in four matches at the World Cup and was replaced against Sri Lanka by fellow off-spinner Michael Leask. Scotland have lost all five of their group matches so far, leaving the team one more chance to register a win when they face Australia in Hobart on Saturday. Haq (right) celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Moeen Ali in Christchurch last month . Sri Lanka players are in good spirits on their way to victory against Scotland in Hobart on Wednesday .  . | Scotland bowler Majid Haq posted a race-related tweet . Haq was not selected for Wednesday's match against Sri Lanka . The 32-year-old is now travelling home from Australia . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Just for a second, Tony Mowbray allowed himself to drift off into a brighter future before crashing back to the remorseless reality of Coventry City’s present. ‘I look to the summer time and how we are going to build a team that is a Coventry City team,’ the new manager began. ‘But that’s for another day. The immediate concern is just to win some matches.’ Tony Mowbray issues instructions from the touchline during his first game in charge of Coventry . Coventry's Jim O'Brien opens the scoring for the home side in just the fourth minute of the match . For Mowbray, who arrived at the club last week, Coventry City is a club of heritage and romance. It is Keith Houchen’s diving header crashing into the Wembley net in 1987, it is Jimmy Hill leading the ‘Sky Blue Revolution’, it is of a team that was a staple of the top division for 34 years. He has vowed to take them back there, to their ‘rightful place’. The reality is very different. Today, Hill’s bronze statue stands outside a superstore for the rugby club Wasps, whose amber and black logo looms over the main entrance. They own the place; Coventry City are strangers in their own home, seeking to get out in the next few years. The Ricoh Arena is magnificent, ready for the top flight. But few thought that would mean Premiership rugby union rather than Premier League football. Confidence has drained, crowds are down. When the club returned from their exile in Northampton 35 miles away back in September, over 27,000 packed into the ground. On Saturday, a mere 9,446 turned out. The potential for massive crowds is obvious but poor form has seen many return their scarves to the back of the wardrobe. The Coventry wide man wheels away in celebration after giving his side the perfect start . It’s because Coventry are staring at the indignity of fourth-tier football for the first time since 1959 and, after this chastening reintroduction to management after 16 months away, Mowbray is in no doubt as to how precarious their situation is. ‘If we’d sat here and we’d won, I’d be telling you how great it was but as a football manager it really hurts,’ he reflected. ‘The highs are really good, the lows low but there’s not much in between. ‘It would have been nice to give the fans a victory. I don’t think the players let them down but we are where we are.’ To be exact, still a sole point above the relegation zone after an afternoon that had started so positively for his team. The mere presence of the former Hibernian, West Brom, Celtic and Middlesbrough boss seemed to energise the place initially and Coventry led on four minutes through captain Jim O’Brien. The former Middlesbrough and Celtic manager holds his arms aloft in appeal at the Ricoh Arena . They were comfortable until two Port Vale goals just before the break turned the tables. Tom Pope and then the impressive Mark Marshall, released by Mowbray’s predecessor Steven Pressley in the summer, exposed defensive flaws. But Coventry rallied and when Sanmi Odelusi came off the bench to level, they had all the momentum with 20 minutes to play. Alas, six minutes later, Michael O’Connor’s free-kick handed the three points to Vale, who are just two points off the play-offs. Their manager, Rob Page, made 70 league appearances for Coventry as a defender. He certainly doesn’t want to see them slide into League Two. ‘I think they have just brought in a fantastic manager,’ he said. ‘I think he will keep them up and then build in the summer for next season.’ For Mowbray, though, it’s only the here and now that matters. PERFORMANCE OF THE WEEKEND . Derby County were about to go top of the Championship as goals from Jamie Ward and Tom Ince put them 2-0 up against Birmingham. But Gary Rowett’s men staged a stunning stoppage-time comeback through a Paul Caddis penalty and Clayton Donaldson’s leveller. Clayton Donaldon (left) gets first to the ball as he knocks the ball home from close range . The former Brentford striker(right) secured a last-gasp point for Birmingham at Derby on Saturday . WHAT'S CAUGHT MY EYE . Daryl Murphy extended his Championship tally to 22 goals but the striker was left to rue missing a sitter from four yards as Ipswich were held 1-1 by Brentford. Daryl Murphy fires home to put Ipswich 1-0 up against Brentford early on in the match . Gary Gardner (right) fires home brilliantly from close range for Nottingham Forest against Middlesbrough . Aston Villa loanee Gary Gardner scored a cracker as Nottingham Forest’s resurgence under Dougie Freedman continued with a 2-1 win over title-chasing Middlesbrough. Simon Grayson’s Preston North End have hit form at the perfect time. Their 2-0 win at MK Dons was their sixth win in seven in the league, all coming with clean sheets. | Tony Mowbray suffered defeat in his first game in charge of Coventry . The Sky Blues lost 3-2 against Port Vale on Saturday . Despite that Mowbray is confident of a bright future at the Ricoh Arena . Elsewhere, Birmingham produced a stunning comeback at Derby to earn themselves a point in a 2-2 draw . In-form Ipswich striker Daryl Murphy missed a sitter in Brentford draw . Preston are flying high in League One - with six wins in seven games . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Bookmakers predict a £10million betting avalanche on AP McCoy for his final five Cheltenham Festival rides on Friday afternoon. The soon-to-retire 19-time champion struck for the first time at this meeting on Uxizandre in Thursday's Ryanair Chase and will be on board Irish-trained 10-1 shot Carlingford Lough on Friday as he tries to win the £550,000 Gold Cup for a third time. He also has fancied rides on Hargam in the Triumph Hurdle opener and Ned Buntline in the concluding Grand Annual Chase, which has been named in his honour. AP McCoy gets a kiss from his wife Chanelle after winning the third race of the third day of the Festival . A message on the giant screen pays tribute to McCoy who has just one day of his final Festival left . McCoy’s wife, Chanelle, had admitted that two unsuccessful days had left her soon-to-retire husband in a downbeat mood. But after joining him on the winner’s podium, she said: ‘Inside he will be feeling elated. He is not the most animated at the best of times and he was slightly melancholy leaving the house this morning. This will absolutely mean the world to him. I’ll have a happy husband.’ Uxizandre led from start to finish as his rivals failed to catch him during the Ryanair Chase on day three . McCoy's success has led to an avalanche of support for the jockey with the bookies . McCoy’s 31st Festival success sets him up for his 20th and final ride in the £550,000 Gold Cup today on Carlingford Lough, owned, like Uxizandre, by his boss JP McManus. He has four other rides, including favourite Ned Buntline in the concluding AP McCoy Grand Annual Chase. | The 19-time champion jockey won his first race of the meeting on Thursday . AP McCoy won on Uxizandre, and is now being tipped for further success . McCoy is on board Carlingford Lough in Friday's Gold Cup . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Rosie Huntington-Whiteley may be a household name, but her younger brother Toby is hot on her heels. The 24-year-old hunk makes his television debut tonight in an ad for Jacamo, showing off his dashing good looks in T-shirts and puffer jackets from the menswear brand's latest collection. It may be decidedly less revealing than Toby's first campaign for Jacamo, in which he posed topless in a range of swimwear, but there's still no shortage of eye candy. Scroll down for video . Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's younger brother Toby stars in a new ad for Jacamo menswear . The 24-year-old hunk shows off his dashing good looks in T-shirts and puffer jackets from the menswear brand's latest collection . In the ad, which was filmed in Manchester, the 6ft 4in personal trainer is seen perusing a record store while sporting a navy blue jacket, his hair swooped back in a debonair style. Another scene sees him posing in a black and white T-shirt, rolling up one sleeve to showcase his sizeable arm muscles. While it's not quite a feature length film, Toby showcases acting skills that could see him following his sister into Hollywood movies. In one scene he wears black and white T-shirt, rolling up one sleeve to showcase his sizeable biceps . The Jacamo pieces modelled by Toby range price from £15 to £40 . Jacamo spokesperson Cath Ryan said of the new ad: 'This is an extremely exciting time for Jacamo as we concentrate more on fashion and what makes men look and feel good. 'Toby was really excited to be involved and, with genetics already on his side, we knew he'd be a natural.' Toby may be new to modelling, but it looks like he may well have a thriving career ahead of him. Toby smiles on set while filming the ad in Manchester . Toby, who shares his sister's full lips and thick hair, is a personal trainer . He has previously posted pictures of himself modeling on his Instagram account, where he also shares photos of his diet and exercise routine. The Jacamo pieces modelled by Toby range in price from £15 for a monochrome T-shirt to £40 for a navy blue bomber jacket. Toby first made waves in the modelling world in January with the launch of Jacamo's SS15 campaign. Toby first made waves in the modelling world in January when he posed topless in Jacamo's SS15 campaign . In the ad, he showed he is every bit as body-confident as his sister, displaying his enviable abs in a pair of floral summer trunks. Meanwhile, Rosie is best known as a Victoria's Secret Angel as well as the face - and body - of Marks & Spencer's Autograph lingerie line. The stunning blonde, who has been dating Jason Statham since 2010, has also tried her hand at acting, playing the role of Carly Spencer in 2011 film Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Toby's older sister Rosie is best known as a Victoria's Secret angel and the face and body of Marks & Spencer's Autograph lingerie line . | Toby Huntington-Whiteley, 24, stars in television advert for Jacamo . The model showcases a new range of t-shirts and jackets from the brand . |
Who is Anne Francis? | Anne Francis, née Gittins (1738 – 7 November 1800) was an English classical scholar and poet. She is notable for a poetic translation of the Bible's Song of Songs that focuses on the dramatic action of the song, rather than its Christian allegorical interpretation.
Anne Gittins was born in 1738 as the daughter of the Rev. Daniel Gittins, rector of South Stoke, near Arundel, Sussex. She was educated by her father in the classics and Hebrew. She married the Rev. Robert Bransby Francis, rector of Edgefield, near Holt, Norfolk.
Though she lacked formal classical training, Anne Francis was in contact with the leading Old Testament scholars of the time: her Poetical Translation of the Song of Songs was dedicated to John Parkhurst, and other subscribers included Robert Lowth and Benjamin Kennicott. The Poetical Translation focused on what she saw as the direct dramatic action of the song, rather than its Christian allegorical interpretation. Taking a cue from Thomas Harmer, Francis distinguished the voice of an "Egyptian Spouse" from that of a "Jewish Queen": in this love triangle, Solomon's marriage to the daughter of Pharaoh being resented by an earlier wife.
Francis's translation has not received much continuing attention. Yet in the verdict of one recent commentator, Francis's "insistence on bringing together learning and feeling, what she knew as male and female worlds, makes her Song of Songs an outstanding feminist monument."
In 1787, Francis changed publishers to raise her voice in response to Goethe's "Charlotte to Werther. A Poetical Epistle". Throughout the 1790s, she further strengthened the reactionary side of the political divide by periodically publishing work.
Despite Francis's lack of formal education, she aided in efforts to adapt French and German playscripts, as did various other female writers.
Anne Francis died on 7 November 1800, at the age of 62. | Anne Francis, née Gittins (1738 – 7 November 1800) was an English classical scholar and poet. She is notable for a poetic translation of the Bible's Song of Songs that focuses on the dramatic action of the song, rather than its Christian allegorical interpretation.
Anne Gittins was born in 1738 as the daughter of the Rev. Daniel Gittins, rector of South Stoke, near Arundel, Sussex. She was educated by her father in the classics and Hebrew. She married the Rev. Robert Bransby Francis, rector of Edgefield, near Holt, Norfolk.
Though she lacked formal classical training, Anne Francis was in contact with the leading Old Testament scholars of the time: her Poetical Translation of the Song of Songs was dedicated to John Parkhurst, and other subscribers included Robert Lowth and Benjamin Kennicott. The Poetical Translation focused on what she saw as the direct dramatic action of the song, rather than its Christian allegorical interpretation. Taking a cue from Thomas Harmer, Francis distinguished the voice of an "Egyptian Spouse" from that of a "Jewish Queen": in this love triangle, Solomon's marriage to the daughter of Pharaoh being resented by an earlier wife.
Francis's translation has not received much continuing attention. Yet in the verdict of one recent commentator, Francis's "insistence on bringing together learning and feeling, what she knew as male and female worlds, makes her Song of Songs an outstanding feminist monument."
In 1787, Francis changed publishers to raise her voice in response to Goethe's "Charlotte to Werther. A Poetical Epistle". Throughout the 1790s, she further strengthened the reactionary side of the political divide by periodically publishing work.
Despite Francis's lack of formal education, she aided in efforts to adapt French and German playscripts, as did various other female writers.
Anne Francis died on 7 November 1800, at the age of 62. |
Although Chicago isn't located on either coast of the United States, what factors continue to contribute to its economic success? | Chicago is an international hub for finance, culture, commerce, industry, education, technology, telecommunications, and transportation. It is the site of the creation of the first standardized futures contracts, issued by the Chicago Board of Trade, which today is part of the largest and most diverse derivatives market in the world, generating 20% of all volume in commodities and financial futures alone. O'Hare International Airport is routinely ranked among the world's top six busiest airports according to tracked data by the Airports Council International. The region also has the largest number of federal highways and is the nation's railroad hub. The Chicago area has one of the highest gross domestic products (GDP) in the world, generating $689 billion in 2018. The economy of Chicago is diverse, with no single industry employing more than 14% of the workforce. It is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Archer-Daniels-Midland, Conagra Brands, Exelon, JLL, Kraft Heinz, McDonald's, Mondelez International, Motorola Solutions, Sears, and United Airlines Holdings. | Even though Chicago is the biggest major in-land city in America, its diverse economic sectors allows it maintain its status as a competitive global city. Chicago is the country's main railroad hub. Not only is it paramount to the transportation of goods nationally, but its ability to ensure that not a single industry dominates more than 14% of the city's workforce helps its economic endeavors. Having one of the most active airports in the world and an infrastructure proven to be conducive to a plethora of industries, it makes it an ideal location for companies to plant their headquarters as Exelon, JLL, McDonald's, and Motorola all have done. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | (CNN)If Azealia Banks is asked to leave the United States, that will probably be OK with her. "I hate everything about this country," the rapper told Playboy interviewer Rob Tannenbaum. "Like, I hate fat white Americans. All the people who are crunched into the middle of America, the real fat and meat of America, are these racist conservative white people who live on their farms. Those little teenage girls who work at Kmart and have a racist grandma -- that's really America." Those comments were preceded by remarks about race and racism, topics she frequently addresses on her no-holds-barred Twitter feed. "It's always about race. Lorde can run her mouth and talk sh*t about all these other b***hes, but y'all aren't saying she's angry. If I have something to say, I get pushed into the corner," she said. "Really, the generational effects of Jim Crow and poverty linger on. As long as I have my money, I'm getting the f**k out of here and I'm gonna leave y'all to your own devices." Her comments weren't limited to issues. Banks also lashed out at fellow artists Pharrell, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West. "In American society, the game is to be a nonthreatening black person," she said. "That's why you have Pharrell or Kendrick Lamar saying, 'How can we expect people to respect us if we don't respect ourselves?' He's playing that nonthreatening black man sh*t, and that gets all the white soccer moms going, 'We love him.' "Even Kanye West plays a little bit of that game," she added. She did approve of Jay Z, noting that "hasn't played any of those games." The interview appears in Playboy's April issue. | Azealia Banks sounds off on "fat white Americans," "racist conservative white people" Banks: "The generational effects of Jim Crow and poverty linger on" The rapper gives an interview in the April issue of Playboy . |
Which two kings fought at the Battle of Kressenbrunn according to the text? | The Battle of Kressenbrunn (Hungarian: Első morvamezei csata / kroissenbrunni csata) was fought in July 1260 near Groissenbrunn in Lower Austria between the Kingdom of Bohemia and the Kingdom of Hungary for the possession of the duchies of Austria and Styria. The Bohemian forces were led by King Ottokar II Přemysl, while the Hungarians were led by his cousin, King Béla IV of Hungary .
In 1251, Ottokar's father King Wenceslaus I of Bohemia had not only granted him the title of a Margrave of Moravia, but also installed him as duke of Austria and Styria, territories that were princeless after the ruling Babenberg dynasty had become extinct in 1246. To legitimate his succession, Ottokar in 1252 married the Duchess Margaret of Austria, the sister of the last Babenberg duke and about 26 years his senior. | King Ottokar II and King Béla IV |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Support: Samantha Green, 23, has been charged with son's murder - but her family is standing by her . The family of a California mother accused of killing her 20-day-old son who was found dead under heavy brush have said they are standing by her. Samantha Green, 23, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday, three days after her son, Justice Rees, was found dead in wetlands in Knight's Landing near the Sacramento River. Green, who had been reported missing with her son on Monday, was found a day earlier looking disheveled and bruised. She told authorities that she and the boy had been abducted, but police have said they do not believe her story. 'Our family is grieving not only for the loss of our grandson Justice, but also the possible loss of our daughter Sami Green,' Green's parents, Randy and Laurie, said in a statement released on Sunday morning and shared by CBS. 'She has never been in trouble with the law. We know in our heart that Sami would never do anything to intentionally harm her newborn son Justice. She loved him very much. 'Her entire family supports her through this most unbelievable time in our lives.' Frank Rees, Green's partner and Justice's father, also said he was standing by his fiancée. 'I will stand by her side through all of this,' he told KXTV. 'I know that she wouldn't intentionally hurt that baby. If there was some sort of accident or something that either she's not remembering or that she feels ashamed of or guilty about, she knows I'll forgive her.' Tragedy: Police found the body of 20-day-old Justice Rees (right) in swampy land near the Sacramento River after he and Green (left) were reported missing. She told authorities that they had been abducted . Support: Samantha's father Randy (pictured) and mother Laurie, said they were standing by their daughter because they know that she would never intentionally hurt her baby whom 'she loved very much' Green was reported missing last Monday after she failed to visit her father, Randy, on Saturday February 21, as planned. Frank Rees posted on Facebook on Tuesday begging Green to come home with their son. 'If anyone sees my beautiful fiancé [sic] please tell her that EVERYONE is worried sick about her and Justice,' he wrote. 'We love you Samantha. Just come home babe. I miss you and our son sooooo much. Whatever it is you want different we can fix. I love you momma.' Later that day, she called police to say she had been abducted with her son and that the boy was missing. Passerby Ricardo Villaseñor then came upon Green, wet and shouting for help near the Ridge Cut slough, News 10 reported. Villaseñor said although Green seemed disoriented, she explained to him she and the baby had been abducted in town, but that she had no idea how she'd wound up next to the river. 'She was badly bruised,' he said. 'She had no shoes. She was kind of left for dead, it seemed like.' She told him she knew her baby had frozen to death, and though she said she didn't know exactly where he was, she said he was somewhere in the slough. Scene: Crews can be seen looking through the Ridge Cut Slough for hours before finding Justice's body . Scene: Investigators flagged the spot where Justice's body was found by search crews on Wednesday . Police arrived around 5.30pm and found her 2011 Chevy Traverse on the other side of the slough, separated from where the mother was by trees and brush. Sheriff's deputies launched a search that lasted through the night and into the morning, combing water and vegetation before finally finding Justice's remains shortly before 10am on Wednesday. A spokesman for the sheriff's and coroner's office Captain Larry Cecchettini said the boy was 'located in a thicket of brush right off the slough'. An autopsy is underway to determine the cause of his death. Green was admitted to Woodland Hospital and was later released. On Saturday, Yolo County Sheriff Ed Prieto announced at a press conference that Green had been arrested and would be charged with murder. The district attorney has yet to decide what degree of murder she will face. 'We have come to the conclusion that Mrs. Green was the sole individual responsible for the death of her child,' Prieto said. Prieto did not give any information as to why they decided to charge Green, but did say that authorities were not able to substantiate claims that she had been abused. Staying by her side: Green's partner and Justice's father, Frank Rees (pictured right) is supporting her . 'She made comments about she was there for so many hours screaming and hollering,' Prieto said. 'We were able to determine that perhaps (that) didn't happen.' He said that Green and her baby son had been the only two in her car, and added that authorities did not have knowledge of anyone else being involved. She is being held without bail at Yolo County jail. After police identified Justice's body on Wednesday, the family spoke of their heartbreak. 'They loved baby Justice,' said paternal grandfather Bill, with whom the young couple and their son had been living. 'Frank just loved to carry him around at night when he was, he was fussing. Samantha, gosh, I understand she's crushed. 'It's like it's not real for me, it's like I can't imagine you know. This whole house is full of baby clothes, bassinet, all that stuff.' See below for video . | Samantha Green, 23, was arrested on Saturday, three days after her son, Justice Rees, was found dead in Knight's Landing, California . She had phoned police on Tuesday in a panic over not being able to find Justice after both had been reported missing . She was found shortly after, wet and crying, and police searched the area overnight, finding Justice's body 17 hours after his mother called 911 . Green was arrested on Saturday and will be charged with murder; the DA will decide which degree of the charge she will face . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Dani Alves is far from introverted at the best of times, and the Barcelona defender has further confirmed his status as a wacky character with the release of a music video alongside Jose Pinto. All in aid of charity, the Brazilian defender has teamed up with his former Barcelona colleague to release a single titled 'You're Special', in which he features rapping and singing in the music video. Pinto was a goalkeeper at the Nou Camp until his retirement in 2014, and has now continued with his career as a producer and musician under the guise 'Wahin'. Dani Alves (centre) has released a charity single alongside former Barcelona team-mate Jose Pinto . In the music video, Alves can be seen dancing, while Pinto and singer Mario Baro clap in the background . All proceeds from the single, titled 'You're Special', go to a bulimia and anorexia charity called FEACAB . He and Alves, alongside singer Mario Baro, have collaborated in aid of FEACAB, a charity aiming to combat eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. The song, 'You're Special', is focused on 'inspiring contagious optimism' and should 'motivate people... to break down those barriers and feel good with themselves'. Previously, Pinto/Wahin has released two songs, entitled 'Feel That You Are Alive' and 'Live Singing', but 'You're Special' is the first track dedicated solely to charity. Here, for your aural pleasure is the video... and it'll be in your head all day. Alves (left) was in action on the pitch on Sunday night, in an El Clasico tie against Real Madrid . The full proceeds will go to FEACAB, and the song is available to purchase on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, and the official website: www.veaportussuenos.com . | Barcelona's Dani Alves is well-known for being an extroverted character . The Brazilian defender has now teamed up with former keeper Jose Pinto . The pair have released a song for charity, titled 'You're Special' In the video, Alves sings, raps and dances alongside his former team-mate . |
how many teams relegate from the English premier league? | A system of promotion and relegation exists between the Premier League and the EFL Championship. The three lowest placed teams in the Premier League are relegated to the Championship, and the top two teams from the Championship promoted to the Premier League, with an additional team promoted after a series of play-offs involving the third, fourth, fifth and sixth placed clubs. The number of clubs was reduced from 22 to 20 in 1995, when four teams were relegated from the league and only two teams promoted. The top flight had only been expanded to 22 teams at the start of the 1991–92 season – the year prior to the formation of the Premier League.
On 8 June 2006, FIFA requested that all major European leagues, including Italy's Serie A and Spain's La Liga, be reduced to 18 teams by the start of the 2007–08 season. The Premier League responded by announcing their intention to resist such a reduction. Ultimately, the 2007–08 season kicked off again with 20 teams. | The Premier league consists of 20 teams. At the end of each season the bottom three teams gets relegated to the EFL and three teams from the EFL gets promoted to the premier league. |
How many times was Edinburgh Castle besieged in its long history? | Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear. There has been a royal castle on the rock since at least the reign of David I in the 12th century, and the site continued to be a royal residence until 1633. From the 15th century, the castle's residential role declined, and by the 17th century it was principally used as military barracks with a large garrison. Its importance as a part of Scotland's national heritage was recognised increasingly from the early 19th century onwards, and various restoration programmes have been carried out over the past century and a half.
As one of the most important strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle was involved in many historical conflicts from the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century to the Jacobite rising of 1745. Research undertaken in 2014 identified 26 sieges in its 1,100-year history, giving it a claim to having been "the most besieged place in Great Britain and one of the most attacked in the world". | Recent research - in the last ten years - has identified that the castle was attacked (besieged) 26 times in the course of its 1,100 year history. This meant it was almost constantly being attacked, destroyed and rebuilt. And at one point - in the 14th century - the castle was intentionally destroyed by Edward The Bruce after he had recaptured it, to prevent further attacks from happening on the same spot. |
Give me an overview of how promotion and relegation works in the English Premier League | Competition
There are 20 clubs in the Premier League. During the course of a season (from August to May) each club plays the others twice (a double round-robin system), once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents, for 38 games. Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw. No points are awarded for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points, then goal difference, and then goals scored. If still equal, teams are deemed to occupy the same position. If there is a tie for the championship, for relegation, or for qualification to other competitions, the head-to-head record between the tied teams is taken into consideration (points scored in the matches between the teams, followed by away goals in those matches.) If two teams are still tied, a play-off match at a neutral venue decides rank.
Promotion and relegation
A system of promotion and relegation exists between the Premier League and the EFL Championship. The three lowest placed teams in the Premier League are relegated to the Championship, and the top two teams from the Championship promoted to the Premier League, with an additional team promoted after a series of play-offs involving the third, fourth, fifth and sixth placed clubs. The number of clubs was reduced from 22 to 20 in 1995, when four teams were relegated from the league and only two teams promoted. The top flight had only been expanded to 22 teams at the start of the 1991–92 season – the year prior to the formation of the Premier League.
On 8 June 2006, FIFA requested that all major European leagues, including Italy's Serie A and Spain's La Liga, be reduced to 18 teams by the start of the 2007–08 season. The Premier League responded by announcing their intention to resist such a reduction. Ultimately, the 2007–08 season kicked off again with 20 teams. | The bottom 3 teams in the Premier League are relegated to the EFL Championship. The top 2 teams and the winner of a tournament between the 3rd through 6th ranked teams in the EFL Championship are promoted to the Premiere League. |
Tell me when Silvio Berlusconi was born, how long has he been Prime Minister in Italy and what his nickname is | Silvio Berlusconi (/ˌbɛərlʊˈskoʊni/ BAIR-luu-SKOH-nee; Italian: [ˈsilvjo berluˈskoːni] (listen); born 29 September 1936) is an Italian media tycoon and politician who served as Prime Minister of Italy in four governments from 1994 to 1995, 2001 to 2006 and 2008 to 2011. He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1994 to 2013, and has served as a member of the Senate of the Republic since 2022, and previously from March to November 2013, and as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 2019, and previously from 1999 to 2001.
Berlusconi is the controlling shareholder of Mediaset and owned the Italian football club A.C. Milan from 1986 to 2017. He is nicknamed Il Cavaliere (The Knight) for his Order of Merit for Labour.
The Order of Merit for Labour (Italian: Ordine al Merito del Lavoro) is an Italian order of chivalry that was founded in 1923 by King Vittorio Emanuele III. It is awarded to those "who have been singularly meritorious" in agriculture, industry and commerce, crafts, lending and insurance. It is a continuation of the earlier Ordine al Merito Agrario, Industriale e Commerciale founded in 1901. Members of the order may use the title Cavaliere del lavoro.
He voluntarily resigned from this order in March 2014. In 2018, Forbes ranked him as the 190th richest man in the world with a net worth of US$8 billion. In 2009, Forbes ranked him 12th in the list of the World's Most Powerful People due to his domination of Italian politics throughout more than twenty years at the head of the centre-right coalition.
Berlusconi was Prime Minister for nine years in total, making him the longest serving post-war Prime Minister of Italy, and the third longest-serving since Italian unification, after Benito Mussolini and Giovanni Giolitti. He was the leader of the centre-right party Forza Italia from 1994 to 2009, and its successor party The People of Freedom from 2009 to 2013. Since November 2013, he has led a revived Forza Italia. Berlusconi was the senior G8 leader from 2009 until 2011, and he currently holds the record for hosting G8 summits (having hosted three summits in Italy). After serving nearly 19 years as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, the country's lower house, he became a member of the Senate following the 2013 Italian general election. | Silvio Berlusconi was born on September 29, 1936 and has been in charge as Prime Minister in Italy for a total of 9 years (from 1994 to 1995, 2001 to 2006 and 2008 to 2011). His nickname is Il Cavaliere (The Knight) because he was awarded the Order of Merit for Labour, which is an Italian order of chivalry awarded to those "who have been singularly meritorious" in agriculture, industry and commerce, crafts, lending and insurance. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Fast bowler Mohammad Amir came agonisingly close to a hat-trick in his return to domestic cricket on Friday after a ban of four-and-a-half years. Amir removed opening batsman Naved Malik and Ali Sarfraz off successive deliveries in his fourth over of a grade-two match, one level below first-class cricket. He still took three wickets in his first six-over spell at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, conceding 23 runs. However, his second spell was ineffective as the left-armer was smashed for 31 runs in three overs without success. Mohammad Amir (centre) took three wickets in on his comeback on Friday after his four-and-a-half year ban . 'I always try to make batsmen play as much as possible,' he said. 'I am trying to give 100 percent, but to be honest with you, it's not easy after all these years. It's like starting from zero.' Amir was banned from all cricket after pleading guilty in 2010 to charges of bowling deliberate no-balls at pre-arranged times to fix spot betting markets, while playing for Pakistan in a Test against England at Lord's. The International Cricket Council shortened his five-year ban in January, for his cooperation with its anti-corruption and security unit. The 22-year-old Amir made a delayed return when his match last Tuesday was washed out. He's playing for Omar Associates in the three-day Patron's Trophy. 'Four and a half years ago I was at my peak, and I can't get back those years,' Amir said. 'But as a Muslim, I believe there's always a lesson in life. I can't rewind those years but I should avail what time I have ahead of me.' Amir (left) almost took a hat-trick in his opening spell but did manage to take three wickets for 23 runs . He has at least two more three-day matches in the tournament, then plans to play in domestic T20 tournament next month. 'I delivered 90 percent of my deliveries where I wanted to. The inswingers which were there in 2009 are still coming up nicely,' he added with a broad smile. Amir has received a mixed response about his international future. Former Pakistan board chairman Tauqir Zia and ex-captain Ramiz Raja say he shouldn't represent Pakistan again because he's tainted. But Amir seems to be unruffled by the critics. He has set his sights on Pakistan's series against India in December. Amir (left) was banned from all cricket in 2010 for spot-fixing during Pakistan's Test vs England at Lord's . 'Who doesn't want to play against India?' Amir said. 'It's a dream of every Pakistani cricketer to play against India, and my aim is to give performances, stay fit, and get selected.' He was considered Pakistan's next great bowler, having taken 51 wickets in 14 tests at an average of 29.09, and 25 wickets in 15 one-day internationals at an average of 24. He also had 23 wickets in 18 Twenty20s. Sabih Azhar, the coach of Rawalpindi Rams, for whom Amir will play in the T20 tournament next month, supported Amir's return. 'He certainly deserves one more chance,' Azhar told The Associated Press after watching Amir from the boundary line at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 'He's ready for international cricket, and his body language clearly tells you that he's hungry to do well for Pakistan.' Amir has set his sights on making an international return for Pakistan's series against India in December . | Mohammad Amir took three wickets in a grade-two match on Friday . 22-year-old was banned from all cricket in 2010 for spot-fixing . Amir was found guilty to charges of bowling deliberate no-balls at pre-arranged times during a Test for Pakistan against England at Lord's . |
what is Stoicism | Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BCE. It is a philosophy of personal virtue ethics informed by its system of logic and its views on the natural world, asserting that the practice of virtue is both necessary and sufficient to achieve eudaimonia (happiness, lit. 'good spiritedness'): one flourishes by living an ethical life. The Stoics identified the path to eudaimonia with a life spent practicing virtue and living in accordance with nature.
Alongside Aristotelian ethics, the Stoic tradition forms one of the major founding approaches to virtue ethics. The Stoics are especially known for teaching that "virtue is the only good" for human beings, and that external things, such as health, wealth, and pleasure, are not good or bad in themselves (adiaphora) but have value as "material for virtue to act upon". Many Stoics—such as Seneca and Epictetus—emphasized that because "virtue is sufficient for happiness", a sage would be emotionally resilient to misfortune. The Stoics also held that certain destructive emotions resulted from errors of judgment, and they believed people should aim to maintain a will (called prohairesis) that is "in accordance with nature". Because of this, the Stoics thought the best indication of an individual's philosophy was not what a person said but how a person behaved. To live a good life, one had to understand the rules of the natural order since they believed everything was rooted in nature.
Stoicism flourished throughout the Roman and Greek world until the 3rd century CE, and among its adherents was Emperor Marcus Aurelius. It experienced a decline after Christianity became the state religion in the 4th century CE. Since then, it has seen revivals, notably in the Renaissance (Neostoicism) and in the contemporary era (modern Stoicism). | Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BCE. It is a philosophy of personal virtue ethics informed by its system of logic and its views on the natural world, asserting that the practice of virtue is both necessary and sufficient to achieve eudaimonia (happiness, lit. 'good spiritedness'): one flourishes by living an ethical life. The Stoics identified the path to eudaimonia with a life spent practicing virtue and living in accordance with nature.
Alongside Aristotelian ethics, the Stoic tradition forms one of the major founding approaches to virtue ethics. The Stoics are especially known for teaching that "virtue is the only good" for human beings, and that external things, such as health, wealth, and pleasure, are not good or bad in themselves (adiaphora) but have value as "material for virtue to act upon". Many Stoics—such as Seneca and Epictetus—emphasized that because "virtue is sufficient for happiness", a sage would be emotionally resilient to misfortune. The Stoics also held that certain destructive emotions resulted from errors of judgment, and they believed people should aim to maintain a will (called prohairesis) that is "in accordance with nature". Because of this, the Stoics thought the best indication of an individual's philosophy was not what a person said but how a person behaved. To live a good life, one had to understand the rules of the natural order since they believed everything was rooted in nature.
Stoicism flourished throughout the Roman and Greek world until the 3rd century CE, and among its adherents was Emperor Marcus Aurelius. It experienced a decline after Christianity became the state religion in the 4th century CE. Since then, it has seen revivals, notably in the Renaissance (Neostoicism) and in the contemporary era (modern Stoicism). |
How many managers have Arsenal had? | There have been twenty permanent and eight caretaker managers of Arsenal since 1897; Stewart Houston has managed the club in two separate spells as caretaker. The most successful person to manage Arsenal is Arsène Wenger, who won three Premier League titles, seven FA Cups and seven Community Shields between 1996 and 2018. Wenger is the club's longest-serving manager; he surpassed George Allison's record of 13 years in October 2009. Two Arsenal managers have died in the job – Herbert Chapman and Tom Whittaker. | Arsenal have had twenty permanent and eight caretake managers. |
How many times did Gordie Howe retire? | Howe retired for the first time in 1971 and was immediately inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame that same year. He was then inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame the next year, but came back two years later to join his sons Mark and Marty on the Houston Aeros of the WHA. Although in his mid-40s, he scored over 100 points twice in six years, won two straight Avco World Trophies (1974 and 1975) and was named most valuable player in 1974. He made a brief return to the NHL in 1979–80, playing one season with the Hartford Whalers, then retired at age 52. His involvement with the WHA was central to their brief pre-NHL merger success, forcing the NHL to recruit European talent and expand to new markets. | Based on the provided information, Howe retired two times.
Howe retired for the first time in 1971, but then later joined his sons Mark and Marty on the Houston Aeros of the WHA. Howe would then return to the NHL in 1979 where he played one season before retiring for a second time. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Kevin Pietersen has reiterated his desire to play for England again after incoming ECB chairman Colin Graves appeared to open the door on a shock return. Graves, who assumes the post in May, told BBC Radio 5 Live that the ‘first thing he’s got to do if he wants to get back is play county cricket’. Pietersen, sacked by England over a year ago, is currently unattached after leaving Surrey, but admitted he was ‘pleasantly surprised’ by Graves’s remarks. Pietersen told Sky Sports: ‘The previous chat was clearly that I had been banned from playing for England, which for me was incredibly sad because I do feel my career was cut short and taken away from me at 33.’ Kevin Pietersen has revealed he 'loves' playing for England and could be set for a return to the set up . Colin Graves has revealed that Pietersen will need to play country cricket if he's to play for England . A county stint would almost certainly mean Pietersen having to sacrifice one or both of his Twenty20 franchise deals in India and West Indies, but he insisted: ‘This is not a deal about money. This is about me playing cricket for England, doing something I love. I will have to go away and see where my future lies. But this is really encouraging.’ Graves was later reported as saying: ‘If he does that and scores a lot of runs they can’t ignore him, I would have thought, but that is up to him. Forget personalities. Selectors pick the best players in form. That is their job.' An ECB spokesman sought to clarify the comment, adding: ‘Nothing has changed — only players who are playing consistent high-quality county cricket and who are seen as a positive influence will be selected for England.’ Pietersen's contract with Surrey expired last year so he could go and play in the Indian Premier League and the Big Bash but it's unclear if he'll return to his former employers. Chairman Richard Thompson told Sportsmail: ‘Our understanding at the end of last summer was that Pietersen had no intention of playing red-ball cricket. If not, he will not play for Surrey.’ The batsman's contract with Surrey ended last year but it's unknown if he'll return his former club . | Kevin Pietersen admits he'd love to play cricket for England again . Colin Graves appointment as ECB chairman has opened the door for Pietersen to make a return if he plays county cricket . The batsman would be forced to drop a Twenty20 franchise to play county . Click here for all the latest cricket news . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | (CNN)For over two decades, bassist Mike Porcaro was a rock star with the band Toto, playing venues around the world. Now, the music world is mourning the death of Porcaro, who died after a battle with Lou Gehrig's disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. He was 59. "Our brother Mike passed away peacefully in his sleep at 12:04 AM last night at home surrounded by his family," Porcaro's brother Steve, the band's keyboardist, posted on Facebook on Sunday. "Rest in peace, my brother," About 10 years ago, Porcaro started noticing weakness in his fingers and hands. He was diagnosed with the disease in 2006. Former members of his band -- known for hits such as "Africa" and "Rosanna" -- rallied to help. They reunited for a brief European tour in 2010 in support of Porcaro. Toto vocalist and guitarist Steve Lukather also called Porcaro a brother. "My brother Mike Porcaro is now now at peace," he tweeted. "I will miss him more than I could ever put into words. My deepest love to the family. God Bless" ALS is a fast-moving, usually fatal disease of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It affects more than 30,000 people at any given time. | Mike Porcaro was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS, in 2006 . Members of Toto rallied to help him . ALS affects nerve cells of brain and spinal cord . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Extraordinary footage has surfaced of Simon Ata, a Melbourne based break-dancing instructor whose gravity defying manoeuvres have made him a YouTube sensation. In his incredible newest clip, the staggeringly strong Melbournite manoeuvers himself in a vertical 180 degree rotation, casting the illusion he is walking in a circle. In another segment he pulls off one of his trademark moves, an eye-popping vertical push-up done on one hand. Break dancing instructor Simon Ata displays his eye-popping strength in a new YouTube video . Mr Ata told Daily Mail Australia the video was filmed over four sessions within a fortnight, and edited by his friend Dave Chea. ‘We had a list of moves we wanted to include but the sequence was pretty spontaneous,' he said. The trained dancer strategically altered his routine leading up to the newest clip. ‘I’ve been focussing on strength training lately and cutting back on the breakdancing. This meant I could break a longstanding plateau,’ he said. The video, titled 'Simonster Strength 2.0', has garnered over 50,000 views since being uploaded to YouTube this week. The trained dancer strategically altered his routine leading up to the clip, focussing on building his strength . The trained dancer said he mixes up his training every week to keep it from feeling repetitive . Mr Ata said he changes his training from week to week in order to evade feelings of monotony. ‘I believe fitness should never feel like a chore.’ Mr Ata believes that his mode of callisthenics -bodyweight strength training-is rapidly gaining traction in mainstream society. ‘I’ve noticed a huge difference even in the last few years, noticing more and more people training this way.’ When asked what advice he offered to those who wanted to pursue a similar path, Mr Ata said . ‘There's no substitute for hard work.’ You can see Simon Ata's official YouTube channel here . | The 24-year-old Melbournite uploaded his newest YouTube clip this week . The vision was captured over a fortnight in four different sessions . Titled 'Simonster Strength 2.0,' the clip already has 50,000 views . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Myer boss Bernie Brookes is stepping down after almost nine years in charge, as Australia’s largest department store chain pushes to modernise its business. The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, who joined the retail company in June 2006, resigned as Myer promised to ‘adapt more quickly and be closer to its customers’ after a drop in share prices last year. In an executive shake-up that will see Myer’s Chief Information and Supply Chain Officer Richard Umbers take over Brookes’ role, the chain said in a statement: ‘It is appropriate for a new CEO to be given the opportunity to own, lead and drive the transformation program over the coming years.’ ‘It has become clear that to thrive in a modern retail environment, Myer must adapt more quickly and be closer to its customers,’ Myer Chairman, Mr Paul McClintock AO, said. Scroll down for video . Myer boss Bernie Brookes is resigning after almost nine years in charge . Richard Umbers has been promoted as Myer's next CEO and posed at the company's HQ in Melbourne today . ‘A strategic review has been ongoing for some time, with a view to reshaping the business for a profitable, sustainable future. ‘Already in his time at Myer, Richard has demonstrated that he is a contemporary retailer with the clear ability to reshape Myer in a new retail landscape,’ Mr McClintock said. The retail giant will pay Umbers $1.2 million annually and he will also be eligible for performance-based bonuses. Umbers, who trained as an engineer in the British army, joined Myer in September 2014 after previously holding executive positions at Australia Post and Woolworths. In September last year, Myer shares fell 19 per cent, reducing more than $262 million from its market capitalisation. The share dive came after Myer’s release of its full-year results and its profit guidance for 2015. UBS analyst Ben Gilbert told the Sydney Morning Herald at the time that he predicted a ‘sell’ on Myer. ‘Despite putting on a brave face, [the] fiscal 2014 result showed that Myer is struggling and having to spend more to stand still,’ he said. Jennifer Hawkins (C) and models walk the finale during the Myer A/W 2015 Season Launch at Myer Mural Hall on February 12, 2015 in Melbourne . Model Jennifer Hawkins acts as a brand ambassador for the department store chain . ‘We believe Myer management are doing a good job but face numerous challenges that pose a significant threat to future earnings.’ Mr Gilbert listed the threats to Myer's business as new competition in the market such as Uniqlo, Sephora and H&M, the falling Australian dollar and rising costs. Announcing his resignation, Mr Brookes said: ‘Myer is a fantastic company with an iconic brand and legacy that I remain incredibly passionate about. While there is no doubt that there are many challenges facing the business, I do believe Myer has a strong future ahead of it. ‘After almost nine years, the time is now right for me to pass on the reins to the next leader to take the business forward. Myer is Australia's largest department store and is pushing to modernise its business . ‘Having now worked with Richard for six months I know that he has the right experience and a great desire to see Myer succeed. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Myer and wish the team all the best with the next exciting phase for this great business.’ Myer also announced the resignation of Chief Financial Officer Mark Ashby. ‘Mark has been offered a great opportunity in the United States and he leaves with our best wishes,’ Mr McClintock said. The department store’s interim results for the 26 weeks ended 24 January 2015 will be released on 19 March 2015. Myer also announced the resignation of Chief Financial Officer Mark Ashby . | Myer's Chief Information Officer Richard Umbers promoted to CEO . Bernie Brookes has stepped down after eight years at the top . In 2014 Myer's share prices dropped 19 per cent . Threats to the business are said to include new competition in the market . The falling Australian dollar and rising costs are also said to be to blame . 'Myer must adapt more quickly and be closer to its customers,' Myer Chairman Mr Paul McClintock said . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Cristiano Ronaldo was put through his paces during a Portugal training session as they prepare to face Serbia in a crunch Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday. Portugal host their European rivals knowing a victory would stretch the gap over Serbia to eight points after four matches. Despite the importance of the tie, with Denmark currently sitting top of Group I with seven points, Ronaldo and his team-mates seemed in good spirits. Cristiano Ronaldo (right) was put through his paces by manager Fernando Santos during Portugal training . Ronaldo (left) smiles with Portugal team-mates including Real Madrid defender Pepe (middle) The Real Madrid striker has been in fine form for his club this year and has scored an impressive 31 La Liga goals in 25 matches. However, the former Manchester United player will be aiming to put last Sunday's El Clasico defeat by Barcelona behind him. Ronaldo was on the scoresheet at the Nou Camp when he equalised after Jeremy Mathieu had opened the scoring but Luis Suarez's winner secured a 2-1 victory for Barcelona. The Los Blancos star has scored 31 La Liga goals in 25 matches this season for his club . The 30-year-old seemed in high spirits during training despite the importance of Sunday's clash with Serbia . Portugal have endured an indifferent Euro 2016 qualifying campaign so far after losing their opening fixture at home against Albania. But victories against Denmark and Armenia leaves them in second spot and a win on Sunday would stretch their gap over Serbia to eight points after four matches. Ronaldo takes a break from training with Fabio Coentrao (centre) | Portugal face Serbia on Sunday in crucial Euro 2016 Group I clash . Victory for Portugal would see them move up to nine points . Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 31 La Liga goals in 25 matches this season . READ: Ronaldo back in action for Portugal ahead of Euro 2016 qualifier . WATCH: Ronaldo pranks Portugal team-mate Ricardo Quaresma . |
According to the following paragraph on LeBron James, how did he announce joining the Miami Heat? | James grew up playing basketball for St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. He was heavily touted by the national media as a future NBA superstar. A prep-to-pro, he was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick of the 2003 NBA draft. Named the 2004 NBA Rookie of the Year, he soon established himself as one of the league's premier players, leading the Cavaliers to their first NBA Finals appearance in 2007 and winning the NBA MVP award in 2009 and 2010. After failing to win a championship with Cleveland, James left in 2010 as a free agent to join the Miami Heat; this was announced in a nationally televised special titled The Decision and is among the most controversial free agency moves in sports history. | LeBron James announced his move from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Miami Heat in a television special called "The Decision" that was televised nationally. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | For just under $200 mothers can now get 3-D 'keepsake ultrasounds' of their unborn children but the FDA warns that they should avoid the potentially harmful scans. A Consumer Update revised by the FDA on Tuesday said that the tests should be used for medical reasons only and only be performed by licensed staff. Ultrasounds are used to help doctors determine the health, size, and age of the child and can detect birth defects. Scroll down for video . New trend: While 3-D images of a mother's unborn child may bring her delight it may also harm the baby . While there is no proof that ultrasounds are harmful to the baby, it heats the baby's tissues slightly and can also cause small bubbles in tissue. 'Although there is a lack of evidence of any harm due to ultrasound imaging and heartbeat monitors, prudent use of these devices by trained health care providers is important,' says Shahram Vaezy, Ph.D., an FDA biomedical engineer in the update. 'Ultrasound can heat tissues slightly, and in some cases, it can also produce very small bubbles (cavitation) in some tissues,' she adds. Doctors don't yet know the long term effects of these scans on the child and fear that non-medical imaging centers aimed at giving mothers photos and videos for sentimental reasons do not take the baby's health into consideration. The FDA says that at such places the fetus could be exposed to up to an hour of ultrasound technology which is longer than most doctors spend. Mothers are seeking out the unnecessary medical to get renderings of their child so they can share them on social media or feel an emotional connection to their child. CBS spoke with Donquesha Williams, 26, who had an ultrasound done at Meet Your Baby in the Lakewood Center Mall in Southern California. 'These are going to go in my photo album. I get to actually see him... so I'm excited and everything,' Williams said. 'We use the same machine as the doctor,' owner Michael Horan said. 'Our techs spend a little more time to get a more enjoyable session out of it.' Popular imaging: Evelyn Orozco (pictured) who owns 3-D Imaging Services in New York City said that 3-D ultrasounds are one of her biggest sellers but says she is not a doctor and cannot give medical advice . Mother Felicia said that while she enjoyed seeing a 2-D image of her child during a medical ultrasound, she was overcome with emotion when she saw the 3-D image. 'I felt emotionally connected in the 2-D, but I almost cried here,' she said. Evelyn Orozco who owns 3-D Imaging Services in New York City said that 3-D ultrasounds are one of her biggest sellers. 'All of a sudden, it's not a black and white: you see the features, you see a baby's face and the biggest thing here is the nose,' Orozco said. 'Everybody talks about the nose. "Whose nose is that? Is it daddy's nose? Is it mommy's nose?"' Orozco says that she requires all the expectant mothers who come to her to be under the care of an OBGYN. 'Again, I'm not a doctor. The biggest thing I tell everybody is just make sure you drink plenty of water‘, she said. She says that while patients ask her advice on images sometimes she is sure not to overstep her boundaries. The state of Connecticut has already banned prenatal ultrasounds for non-medical use. | A Consumer Update revised by the FDA on Tuesday said that ultrasounds should be performed for medical reasons only and by licensed staff . While there is no proof that ultrasounds are harmful to the baby, it heats the baby's tissues slightly and can also cause small bubbles in tissue . Ultrasounds help doctors determine the health, size, and age of the child and can detect birth defects and shouldn't be used for emotional reasons . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Tim Sherwood insists senior figures at Tottenham wanted to ‘sacrifice’ England newboy Harry Kane to bring in a foreign striker as recently as January 2014. The Aston Villa manager said he refused to sanction any such move as head coach and instead picked the then unproven centre-forward regularly during the run-in. Sherwood said: ‘There were people at club who wanted to bring in another striker and sacrifice Harry Kane. I wouldn’t allow that to happen. They know who they are. Tim Sherwood was not prepared to 'sacrifice' Harry Kane to bring in an expensive striker last January . Gabriel Agbonlahor and Carlos Sanchez were in good spirits at Bodymoor Heath . Charles N'Zogbia concentrates in training and will be hoping he guide his side away from relegation . Alan Hutton is put through his paces in training as he prepares for Villa's clash against Swansea . Scott Sinclair has been given a new lease of life under Sherwood at Aston Villa . Harry Kane has come on significantly as a player since Tim Sherwood handed him his Spurs debut . The Tottenham striker has been in superb form, earning an England call-up with a string of impressive displays . ‘That’s why they should trust the people who know football within the club and not listen to outside influences who are trying to flog them a player. ‘If they would have brought in somebody last January and his name ended in an ‘I’ or an ‘O’, the fans would have been very excited, but I’m not sure he would have given them the same output as Harry Kane has given.’ Since 2011 Kane has experienced loan spells to varying degrees of success at Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich and Leicester before sparking to life with 26 goals this season. Sherwood insists only Championship clubs would have been interested 14 months ago. ‘A lot of people would have taken him but no one would have put their hand up in the Premier League,’ said Sherwood. ‘That just shows you how far he has come. Everyone will tell you now they always believed he would be a top player. But he had a few loans and a few managers never played him. They’d like him now, wouldn’t they.’ Kane has scored eight times in 10 games for the England Under 21s, earning promotion to the senior squad . Sherwood revealed Tottenham wanted to get rid of Kane when he in charge at White Hart Lane . Sherwood blasted Spurs for selling academy graduates Jake Livermore and Steven Caulker and said it took fans time to warm to Kane. ‘“He’s one of our own”, they never sang that, they’ve only just started and he’s had to perform like Alan Shearer. I chuckle when I hear it,’ said Sherwood. ‘I think it’s ridiculous that you let your homegrown players go,’ he added. ‘I thought it was poor that Livermore should leave, I thought it was poor that Caulker should leave, I’m talking about players who are playing in the Premier League week in and week out. ‘I think it’s wrong for clubs to continually waste money on investing for new players who you don’t know are going to settle. It’s not always about spending money. It’s also about improving the players you have within the squad.’ The current Aston Villa boss persisted with Kane and said selling him was never an option . | Senior Spurs figures wanted to replace Harry Kane last summer . Tim Sherwood says he would not allow Kane to be sold . Kane has been in superb form this season, scoring 26 goals . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | It may be home to rats and grime but a creative photographer has turned New York's subway system into his own fashion studio. Aaron Pegg, 29, who goes by his middle name Clifton, has captured beautiful models posing in one of the country's more unusual spots. From eating pizza to flashing Calvin Klein underwear, the girls make the bizarre backdrop their own by showing off the stunning clothes. A model strikes a pose between two trains on a platform of the New York subway . The red dress highlights the brightness of the corridor on this photo shoot . Clifton, who has more than 100,000 followers on his Instagram account 'underground-nyc', began taking the photographs in 2013. And since then the innovative photographer has amassed a huge following online with his arty shots - which include other mass transit systems such as Chicago. Scientists from Weill Cornell Medical College in Manhattan spent 18 months swabbing turnstiles, ticket kiosks, railings and benches for DNA. The boffins also found 15,152 different types of microorganisms sharing the trains with riders including the bubonic plague, dysentery and meningitis. However, New York's subway system, which carries 5.5 million passengers a week, continues to be a source of incredible artistry for Clifton. Wearing a dress, the sound of the underground is silent as many of the pictures were taken at the subway's quietest times . The New Yorker said: 'I was shooting the typical city stuff such as rooftop views, buildings, cabs and bridges until one day I almost got arrested for roof topping. 'It was too much of a close call and it was getting too cold to continue to get these views so I asked myself what can I shoot in any weather and have access to all the time? 'This led me to the subway but I couldn't just capture it on a typical day - it had to be different so I decided to capture the stations empty. The carriage awaits for his model who is showcasing the clothes on board one of the trains . 'Photography has always been a hobby and a way for me to creatively express myself but now it is turning into a business. 'I take magazine commissions and anything business related which there is a budget for.' Clifton admits he often gets unusual reactions from fellow subway riders who happen to walk in on his shoots. He added: 'I get everything from guys smiling and wanting to talk to the models to people shocked and not understanding what is going on.' Aaron Pegg, who goes by the name of Clifton, has even been snapping the models with food on the subway system . A train approaches on a dark and dingy subway platform as the model strikes a pose in a skimpy top . Taking photographs underground means rain fails to stop play as a model takes displays her outfir . From fashion to pizza, Clifton is accomplished to capturing a variety of images on the world-famous train hub . The platforms are deserted as this model takes up her position on New York subway . The steel posts act as the perfect prop to showcase the Calvin Klein underwear . The only bright lights of Broadway here are the camera flash as a model strikes a pose . The creative photographer was inspired to head underground by a cold snap . The steel posts and shiny blue seats of this subway train perfectly complement the outfit here . | Photographer using world famous train hub as a backdrop for variety of photographic shoots . Confused commuters stopping in their tracks to look at striking models in various poses . Inspired to head underground during a cold snap and is now inspiring others on Instagram . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Williams and Ferrari are poised to make a good start to the Formula One season after both finished winter testing with another strong showing on Sunday. Valtteri Bottas steered his Williams to the fastest time on the final of 12 days of preseason tests, with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel right behind him at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit. Bottas clocked an early flying lap of 1 minute, 23.063 seconds. The Finnish driver and teammate Felipe Massa have consistently been among the fastest performers with both in the top two times through the final four days of testing. Valtteri Bottas clocked the fastest time for Williams on the final of 12 days of preseason tests on Sunday . Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Sauber's Felipe Nasr both trailed the Williams driver by less than one second . Vettel catches up with Nico Rosberg of Mercedes during day four of the final Formula One winter testing . Vettel and Sauber's Felipe Nasr were both less than one second slower than Bottas. Nasr put in the most laps of the day with 159 in another promising ride by the newcomer. Whether a revamped Ferrari and confident Williams can challenge champion Mercedes is another issue. Nico Rosberg may have had a subdued final turn behind his Mercedes, but the German team has given no indication of slippage after dominating last season when Rosberg was Lewis Hamilton's only challenger for the title. The Mercedes pair had set the pace on the previous two days, with Rosberg recording the fastest overall lap time in eight days at Montmelo of 1 minute, 22.792 seconds. Toro Rosso's precocious Max Verstappen, who at 17 is the youngest F1 driver in history, again proved steady behind the wheel with the fourth fastest time. He was followed by Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo. Williams' and Ferrari's impressive displays during testing will give them confidence to challenge Mercedes . Next came Sergio Perez in his first turn behind Force India's new car, right in front of Rosberg. McLaren's Jenson Button, meanwhile, toiled to another session-low 30 laps after only managing two before the lunch break. McLaren has been in a mechanical muddle as it adjusts to its new Honda engines. It was also without driver Fernando Alonso for the final four days of testing while he recovers from a scary crash here last weekend. McLaren only managed to complete 380 laps this preseason. Compare that to Mercedes at 1,274 laps. Or Force India, which in only two and a half days, still racked up 365. Lotus' Pastor Maldonado was the day's slowest driver, and the only one to end up in the barrier when he went off course at curve four. The Australian Grand Prix is in two weeks. | Williams driver Valtteri Bottas recorded the fastest time in Sunday's tests . Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel finished the day less than one second slower . The two teams will now look ahead to challenging Mercedes this season . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | (CNN)There's a $30,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of a bank robbery trio known as the Black Hat Bandits, suspected in a two-month string of robberies across Maryland and Virginia, the latest coming Monday. They've earned their name for the black hats they wear during their heists, and the feds say they're becoming increasingly dangerous. "In an escalation of violence, the Black Hat Bandits have become more brazen at each robbery having threatened bank customers and tellers, most recently holding a gun to a customer's head, and jumping teller counters in attempts to gain access to bank vaults," according to an FBI wanted poster. An FBI statement last month provided more details: "During each robbery the black hat bandits have been described as carrying handguns and wearing winter coats, sunglasses, black hats (either a winter knit cap or wide brimmed hat) and facial disguises such as ski masks or a fake beard." The bandits pulled off their most recent robbery Monday during lunch hour at a Wells Fargo bank in Falls Church, Virginia. It marked the crew's eighth bank robbery this year. "We now confirm that this is a three-person crew: two who take over the bank and one who waits in the car," an FBI spokesperson told CNN affiliate WJLA. No one was injured in the holdup, which unfolded after two black-clad men -- one African-American, one white -- entered the bank with firearms, robbed the bank and fled in a vehicle waiting outside, police told the station. Hours after the robbery, investigators were at the scene gathering evidence, which included a footprint in the snow, WJLA reported. It was the second Falls Church bank robbery in recent weeks, but the February 21 robbery of an Apple Federal Credit Union two blocks from Monday's crime scene was the work of a lone gunman, not the Black Hat Bandits, authorities told WJLA. The robbers who committed Monday's robbery are described as in their 40s and between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, according to the FBI. Other banks which the Black Hat Bandits are suspected of robbing include a Bank of America in McLean, Virginia, on January 2; a BB&T in Fairfax, Virginia, on January 16; a Bank of America in Vienna, Virginia, on January 20; an Essex Bank in Arnold, Maryland, on January 30; and a SunTrust Bank in Waldorf, Maryland, on February 5. In one of their more audacious undertakings, the robbers hit two banks on February 18. First, they hit a BB&T in Vienna, Virginia, before traveling to a Wells Fargo in Sterling, Virginia, 40 minutes later. "One of the suspects put his gun to a customer's head while demanding everyone to 'get down,' and demanded money from a victim teller. In both robberies the subjects fled the banks with an undisclosed amount of money," the FBI said in a statement. The FBI is asking anyone with information on the bank robberies in Virginia to call 202-278-2000. Those with information on the Maryland heists should call 410-265-8080. The public can also submit anonymous tips at https://tips.fbi.gov. | Latest of 8 robberies came at Wells Fargo bank in Falls Church, Virginia, during lunch hour . FBI: One robber white, the other black; they're in their 40s and stand about 5'8" Trio includes a driver who waits outside while other two take over bank, FBI says . |
In a section labeled "Isaac Asimov's Autobiography Volumes", from the given paragraph list the names of the volumes of Asimov's autobiography in chronological order with the following format {YEAR} - {TITLE} separated by newlines. Then, in a new section, list Janet Asimov's contributions in a section labeled "Asimov Biographies Janet Asimov Wrote or Contributed To" in the same format. | Asimov published three volumes of autobiography. In Memory Yet Green (1979) and In Joy Still Felt (1980) cover his life up to 1978. The third volume, I. Asimov: A Memoir (1994), covered his whole life (rather than following on from where the second volume left off). The epilogue was written by his widow Janet Asimov after his death. The book won a Hugo Award in 1995. Janet Asimov edited It's Been a Good Life (2002), a condensed version of his three autobiographies. He also published three volumes of retrospectives of his writing, Opus 100 (1969), Opus 200 (1979), and Opus 300 (1984). | Isaac Asimov's Autobiography Volumes
1979 - In Memory Yet Green
1980 - In Joy Still Felt
1994 - I. Asimov: A Memoir
Asimov Biographies Janet Asimov Wrote or Contributed To
1994 - I. Asimov: A Memoir
2002 - It's Been a Good Life |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Captain Eoin Morgan will not entertain thoughts of a premature World Cup exit even though a nine-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka left England on the brink of disaster. England suffered yet more pain at the Wellington Regional Stadium as centuries from Lahiru Thirimanne and Kumar Sangakkara inspired a record pursuit of 309 for six. Defeat leaves England needing to beat lower-ranked Bangladesh and Afghanistan in their remaining pool games and, even then, it might not be enough to keep them alive. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Cricket World Cup Highlights: England vs Sri Lanka . Eoin Morgan talks to the press after another disappointing defeat for England at the Cricket World Cup . Kumar Sangakkara (centre) hit 117 not out and, alongside Lahiru Thirimanne, put England to the sword . Morgan was not willing to consider the prospect, however, of an early flight home after his side's third loss in four games at the tournament. 'It's not even a thought at the moment,' he said. 'Two games to win to get us into a quarter-final.' Morgan's side never got going in both of those games, but after Joe Root's career-best 121 had put England in the box seat at the half-way stage, the bowlers posed little threat as Thirimanne and Sangakkara embarked on an unbeaten 212-run stand to coast home with 16 balls in hand. 'It definitely is harder to take,' Morgan said. 'When you don't turn up for a race like those first two games it's scratched. Today when we turn up and we're beaten in the fashion we were is harder to take.' One-day captain Morgan (centre) leads England off the pitch in Wellington after their nine-wicket defeat . Thirimanne (left) and Sangakkara helped Sri Lanka to a comfortable win over England in New Zealand . Morgan bemoaned a bowling performance in which he claimed England simply bowled too many bad balls. Thirimanne certainly agreed, after he had suggested in his earlier press conference that batting against England's bowlers had been 'very easy'. The opener was asked to compare England's attack to Afghanistan, who almost pulled off a stunning win over Sri Lanka earlier in the tournament, and said: 'To be honest that day Afghanistan's bowlers did really well but there was a little bit for the seamers. 'Today it was very easy for me to be honest.' Morgan was at a loss to explain why his bowlers were so ineffective and will wait to see a statistical breakdown of England's bowling performance in the next couple of days when they will take time off after flying to Adelaide. Thirimanne plays a shot on the way to scoring a century as Sri Lanka made light work of England's bowlers . Thirimanne is almost down on one knee during his knock (left) as he celebrates with Sangakkara (right) 'No. I don't have a theory yet,' he said. 'We bowled a lot of bad balls. Over the next couple of days we'll get the HawkEye stuff back and the proof will be in that. My feeling is we bowled a lot of bad balls.' The skipper denied that the England attack was too predictable in the light of Thirimanne's observations, adding: 'In terms of being too predictable you look at the best sides and they're predictably good. When we're firing we are predictably good. 'We've got two tall guys who are effective, they've got pace and bounce, and two guys who swing the ball and Moeen who does his job. 'When we bowl well we put sides under pressure and create opportunities - today we didn't.' Root celebrates after reaching a century against Sri Lanka, but it wasn't enough to secure a win for England . Morgan, post-match, did not entertain thoughts of an early exit, instead remaining confident of progression . England were not helped by missing opportunities in the field, most significantly when Root grassed a chance at first slip off Stuart Broad when Thirimanne was on just three. The Sri Lanka openers then put on a century stand to pave the way for a chase that easily broke the previous record at the ground - 254 for four achieved by South Africa against New Zealand three years ago. 'You can talk about the chances we put down. Thirimanne was one,' Morgan said. 'It would have brought Sangakkara to the wicket earlier with more chance of him getting out. He played well. He came in an ideal situation.' England have now been soundly beaten by the three sides ranked higher than them in the group and, should they reach the knockout stages, there is apparently a large gap to be bridged if they are to make any impression. 'Losing any game is always a concern,' Morgan added. James Taylor drops a catch on the boundary as England failed to build on their score in Wellington . Sangakkara and team-mate Thirimanne shake hands with Morgan after Sri Lanka's nine-wicket win . 'Over the next few days, we'll have them off, and then we'll reconvene. Me and Mooresy will have a sit down along with the backroom staff and debrief the game and see where we've gone wrong and how we can get better.' Morgan is confident, though, that he will have no problem in lifting his young squad who now have an eight-day gap to stew over their latest defeat before they meet Bangladesh at the Adelaide Oval. 'It's not a big deal getting those guys up,' he said. 'It's a World Cup everybody is like a kid at Christmas, they want to play and they want to win. That part of it is easy. 'It's simple things moving forward. I keep banging on about them because we haven't done them so far this World Cup. 'The simpler we keep it moving forward, the more obvious what we do or have to do over the next 10 days. That will be the message from me to the players.' | Sri Lanka beat England by nine wickets at the Cricket World Cup . The defeat leaves England with three losses from their first four matches . Eoin Morgan will not entertain thoughts of a premature World Cup exit . England need to beat Bangladesh and Afghanistan in their final two matches, and even that might not be enough to see them through . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | In the dream scenario Steven Gerrard's final action in a Liverpool shirt will be the lifting of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium on May 30, his 35th birthday. It will be emotional. For more than 16 years Gerrard was Anfield's beating heart. The good times were great. He gave them Istanbul, a crazy, glorious night forever etched into the club's history. A year later, in 2006, it was his last-minute long-range strike that gave them life against West Ham in Cardiff. Steven Gerrard returned to Liverpool training earlier this week after almost a month out with injury . The club captain led Liverpool to Champions League glory against AC Milan in 2005 . In total there was a Champions League, a Uefa Cup, two FA Cups and three League Cups. Even in the bad times (and there were plenty as a Premier League title remained elusive) the local boy was a source of Scouse inspiration. When Roy Hodgson wobbled and King Kenny came back but could only lead them to eighth, punters in pubs from Formby to Fazakerley could take solace. 'At least we've got Stevie G'. From next season, however, they will not. They appear to be giant boots to fill. Imagining a Liverpool without Gerrard is like imagining The Beatles without Paul McCartney. But the show must go on and, in Jordan Henderson, Brendan Rodgers might just have the ideal replacement. A year later Gerrard inspired the Reds to an FA Cup win against West Ham . A Liverpool team without Steven Gerrard will be like The Beatles without Paul McCartney (front left) His goalkeeper certainly thinks so. After Wednesday's 2-0 win over Burnley Simon Mignolet cast an early vote for May's Anfield election. 'Jordan is a massive player for us,' he said. 'He is a very positive character who always works hard and leads by example. 'He's vocal both on the pitch and in the dressing room. He goes in front of us and everyone follows behind.' Can Henderson lead from the front like Gerrard? Can he carry the team on his back? Some would point to the penalty spat with Mario Balotelli as evidence that the 24-year-old is not cut out for the job. Jordan Henderson has led the team in Gerrard's absence as Liverpool have made a charge for the top four . Henderson has been in inspired form for Liverpool and struck sensational goals in his last two games . Gerrard, they say, would never have let the Italian take the ball. He would have shown him who was boss. The man himself said as much. But they would be wrong to criticise. Balotelli, being Balotelli, was always going to try and take the penalty. And why not? Have you seen his record? Out of 29 penalties he has scored 27. Aside from his unpredictability, scoring from the spot is one of few things consistent about madcap Mario and Henderson, who has never taken a penalty in such a high-stakes environment, will have known that. For the good of the team he made the right call not to make a fuss. Surely that is the mark of a good captain? Gerrard, a fine skipper, was the master of responding to adversity and Henderson is no stranger to ramming critics' barbs back from whence they came. Since Sir Alex Ferguson's trial by autobiography he has written promising new chapters in his Liverpool career. Against Burnley he hit a netbuster from distance and then slid to his knees in front of the Kop. Sound familiar? Henderson celebrates after finding the top corner against Manchester City last weekend . In the five games Hemderson has played since Gerrard's absence Liverpool have won all five matches . His accent may be more Wearside than Whiston but Henderson is now being talked up as a successor and for good reason. He is not alone. There is a growing clamour to hand the armband to the Emre Can. The midfielder-turned-defender has been impressive since his backwards switch and was first to pick up Dejan Lovren following his penalty miss at Besiktas. The '#beast' is only 21, however, and his time will come. Time will be up for US-bound Gerrard at Stoke or at Wembley. Whether it's in Brent or at the Britannia, Liverpool will bid a painful farewell to their talisman and he will be missed. But if Gerrard remained the player that so often dragged his side from the turf Rodgers would not have allowed him to leave and that is worth noting when the inevitable tears are shed at his watershed. In the six Premier League games that Gerrard has missed this season Liverpool have won them all . It is easy to get sentimental when it comes to such a figure. Gerrard deserves to be remembered as a legend because, in this world where the word is bandied about at the drop of the hat, he is one. The fact of the matter, however, is that his impact has lessened considerably in recent times. In the Premier League this season Liverpool have played 22 games with Gerrard in the side. They have won nine of those, drawn six and lost seven at an average of 1.3 goals for, 1.3 against and 1.5 points per game. Without Gerrard they have played six games and won them all with an average of 2.3 goals for to 0.3 goals against. Maybe those boots are not as big as they used to be. | Steven Gerrard is leaving Liverpool in the summer to join LA Galaxy . Liverpool's vice-captain Jordan Henderson has impressed in recent weeks . Henderson has led the side with Gerrard out injured during recent run . Liverpool have won nine of their last eleven Premier League games . Gerrard has missed six Premier League games this season . Adam Lallana: Henderson has hit another level . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey handed Arsenal a 2-0 win away in Monaco, but it wasn't enough as Arsene Wenger's side crashed out of the Champions League. French striker Giroud struck in the first half to give travelling Arsenal fans a glimmer of hope at the Stade Louis II before Ramsey grabbed a second. However, a resilient Monaco defence refused to let in another and the French side progressed to the next round on the away goals rule. Sportsmail's Rob Draper was at the game to give the lowdown in France... Arsenal . David Ospina 6 . So little to do, the Colombian effectively took the evening off for much of the game. Hector Bellerin 5.5 . Loves to get forward, can’t be faulted in his running. But still partial to panicky moments in his own penalty area. Monaco's Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho vies with Arsenal's midfielder Francis Coquelin . Per Mertesacker 6 . In control, assured. A different player altogether to the man who fell apart in the first leg. Laurent Koscielny 6.5 . Almost opened the scoring with a prod on to the bat from very close range. Had less to do at the back. Nacho Monreal 5.5 . Pushed on, got forward, but his delivery on the cross lets him down at times and was exposed at times. Francis Coquelin 6.5 . Taking his enforcer role to heart. Twice he crunched Joao Moutinho in half in the first half but avoided a yellow card. Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla attempts a special effort during the UEFA Champions League . Santi Cazorla 6.5 . Adequate but not quite the little magician that you were expecting given that he has been Arsenal’s best player of late. Alexis Sanchez 5.5 . Strangely lackadaisical in his passing which almost let in Monaco in the eighth minute. Booked – harshly – for a dive. His energy was impressive as ever. Mesut Ozil 7 . Never stopped trying to create, always looking for the killer pass – had an extremely organised Monaco midfield with which he had to contend. Arsenal's German defender Per Mertesacker vies with Monaco's French defender Layvin Kurzawa . Danny Welbeck 7 . A veritable bundle of energy, driving into the Monaco penalty area. His pass set up Giroud’s goal. Came off on 71 minutes as influence faded. Olivier Giroud 7.5 . Really excellent finish to open the scoring. His reaction and poise once the ball bounced off his head was superb. Redemptive after the first game. Subs . Aaron Ramsey (for Coquelin 62) 7 - Fine reaction and finish when Kurzawa inexplicably gave the ball to him on 79 minutes. Walcott (for Welbeck 72) 6 . Gibbs (for Monreal 82) 6 . Monaco defender Wallace vies with French striker Giroud during the match at Louis II stadium . Manager . Arsene Wenger 7 . Game plan was assured, defence was solid and they gave themselves the chance. It did beg the question why they couldn’t have done that in the first leg? Monaco . Danijel Subasic 8 . Solid taking crosses and produced good saves, notably from Ozil’s second half free-kick. Unfortunate for Giroud’s goal. Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin vies with Monaco's French forward Anthony Martial during the match . Fabinho 5 . Struggled to maintain composure at times as Arsenal poured forward. A difficult night. Aymen Abdennour 6.5 . Was the leader at the back, forever cajoling and generally anticipating much of Arsenal’s attacking intent. Wallace 6 . Preferred to the much more experienced Ricardo Carvalho and didn’t let his side down. Layvin Kurzawa 4 . Looked vulnerable, especially when Welbeck switched to the right. Dreadful error giving the ball away for the second goal. Monaco's Bulgarian forward Dimitar Berbatov vies with Arsenal's French midfielder Coquelin . Geoffrey Kondogbia 7.5 . Fought, tackled and ran. Did as much anyone to secure Monaco’s passage to the quarters. Jeremy Toulalon 7 . Composed, robust, provided leadership, especially in those tricky final few minutes. Nabil Dirar 7.5 . Remained a threat even with Monaco camped in their own half. Terrific speed and desire. Joao Moutinho 6.5 . Not as influential as the first leg but still fulfilled his duties and brought composure when necessary. Giroud celebrates as he gives Arsenal a glimmer of hope against Monaco at the Louis II stadium . Anthony Martial 5 . Strugled to make an impact and taken of on 59 minutes. Dimitar Berbatov 7 . The touches were just as exquisite as always; did what he does and then departed after 76 minutes to make way for younger, fitter men. Subs . Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco (for Martial 59) 7 . Bernado Silva (For Berbatov 76) 6 . Nabil Dirar (for Edelson 85) 6 . Arsenal's Chilean ace Alexis Sanchez vies for the ball with Monaco's French defender Kurzawa . Manager . Leonardo Jardim 7.5 . So they lost 2-0 – but over two legs Jardim has been masterful. Even last night his team were superbly set up. Ref . Svein Oddvar Moen 6 . Perhaps harsh on booking Alexis Sanchez for diving; otherwise avoided major controversy for the most part and refereed sensibly. | Giroud fired Arsenal into the lead in the first half against Monaco . Substitute Ramsey bagged a second as Arsenal dominated . But Monaco goalkeeper Danijel Subasic was in no mood to be beaten again . French side progressed to the next round of the Champions League . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Mixed martial arts is the biggest growing sport in the world and every Thursday, Bleacher Report will bring you a buzzing story. Their five-star Mobile App 'Team Stream' helps you follow the MMA 24-7: DOWNLOAD NOW . Ryan LaFlare will put his undefeated record on the line against crafty veteran Demian Maia this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 62. It will be his toughest test to date and a chance to prove he's a real title threat. Unlike many fighters currently competing in the UFC, including guys like Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson, LaFlare has never tasted professional defeat. Here is our pick of the best unbeaten fighters right now. Ryan LaFlare will be hoping to make it 12 from 12 when he takes on Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night 62 . Veteran fighter Maia (left), pictured fighting Alexander Yakovlev, will pose a real threat to LaFlare's record . 1. Ronda Rousey - It's difficult to imagine a world where Rousey is not undefeated. So long as the champ's focus remains on MMA and not becoming the next Audrey Hepburn, her Octagon success should only continue to flourish. And yes, that includes a potential showdown with Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino's heavy artillery. Ronda Rousey can keep her unbeaten UFC record going unless her attention is taken by acting . 2. Chris Weidman - At this point in his career, having capped off two victories over Anderson Silva with an impeccable title defense over Lyoto Machida at UFC 175, there's no denying how good UFC middleweight kingpin Weidman truly is. When healthy, Weidman is a pound-for-pound force who is arguably the most complete champion in the sport today. Vitor Belfort, Luke Rockhold, the winner of Ronaldo Souza vs. Yoel Romero and possibly Machida stand in Weidman's way from securing one of the most impressive Octagon runs of all time. Chris Weidman is arguably the sport's most complete fighter and could be on his way to making UFC history . 3. Khabib Nurmagomedov - Aka The Eagle, aka Mr. Funny Hat, aka Last Guy to Beat Rafael Dos Anjos, is MMA's Red Star. Equipped with some of the best wrestling the lightweight division has ever seen, the 26-year-old combines power and tenacity to pulverize his opponents. With victories over current divisional champ Dos Anjos, veterans Gleison Tibau and Pat Healy and the hard-hitting Abel Trujillo, the Russian's 26-0 record is gaining quite the accolades. Khabib Nurmagomedov (right), who also goes by many nicknames, is one of best wrestlers ever seen . 4. Joanna Jedrzejczyk - There's something about the current UFC women's strawweight champion that suggests she'll be the division's titleholder for a very long time. She's young, lean, athletic and cocky enough to keep even the most casual of fight fans interested in a 115-pound female. Undefeated at 9-0, the Polish Princess has dissected her opponents with unparalleled striking consisting of perfectly timed combinations, body strikes and suffocating pressure. Joanna Jedrzejczyk remains undefeated in nine fights and doesn't look like being beaten any time soon . Bleacher Report's Mobile App 'Team Stream' helps you stay in the know with your favourite teams across a range of sports via hand-picked, curated sports stories from around the web. Get news for your teams all in one place and get real-time alerts for breaking stories. DOWNLOAD NOW. 5. Paul Felder – The UFC lightweight Felder has come out of nowhere. Unranked and undefeated, the Irish Dragon is quietly flying under the radar coming into his fight with Jim Miller at UFC on Fox 15. But with versatile striking, knockout power and budding grappling skills, Felder will ultimately force his way into the limelight. Paul Felder has come from nowhere to take the UFC lightweight division by storm . 6. Bethe Correia - It's unlikely that she has what it takes to defeat champion Rousey. Even with the best power punching in the women's bantamweight division, the confident Brazilian has struggled to maintain the composure and patience it would take to win the title. Her resume certainly commands respect, but it only took Rousey 16 seconds in a recent title defense opposite Cat Zingano to beat a contender with the same 9-0 record. Brazilian Bethe Correia (left) packs a powerful punch but still might not be strong enough for Rousey . 7. Ryan LaFlare - Even with a record of 11-0 (4-0 in the UFC), rising welterweight LaFlare has yet to earn undivided respect. Due in part to his inability to capture a Octagon finish thus far, the wrestling-based 31-year-old needs to show a little 'flair' to make noise in a talent-rich division. But with an excellent ground game and budding striking skills, the New Yorker slightly resembles a less accomplished Weidman. The jury is still out over LaFlare, especially since he has not managed an Octagon finish so far in his career . | Ryan LaFlare faces Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night 62 on Saturday . Rising welterweight star LaFlare is undefeated in 11 fights . Other unbeaten stars include Ronda Rousey, Chris Weidman, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Paul Felder and Bethe Correia . |
From the given paragraph, write some points on Church. | A church, church building or church house is a building used for Christian worship services and other Christian religious activities. The earliest identified Christian church is a house church founded between 233 and 256. From the 11th through the 14th centuries, there was a wave of church construction in Western Europe.
Sometimes, the word church is used by analogy for the buildings of other religions. Church is also used to describe the Christian religious community as a whole, or a body or an assembly of Christian believers around the world. | 1. A church, church building, or church house is a structure used for Christian religious activities such as worship ceremonies.
2. A home church that was established between 233 and 256 is the earliest known Christian congregation.
3. In Western Europe, there was a wave of church building from the 11th through the 14th centuries.
4. The word "church" is occasionally used as an analogy for the structures of other religions.
5. The word "church" is also used to refer to the global body of Christian believers as well as the Christian religious community as a whole. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | (CNN)The beauty of Afghanistan -- a country blemished by wars, upheaval and the inhumane treatment of women by extremists -- has almost been forgotten by the world, and by many Afghans themselves. In the last few decades, little attention has been paid to the other Afghanistan: the sweet melodies, the kind people, and the beautiful land full of ancient wisdom and intersecting traditions. This is understandable. It would be irresponsible to solely focus on those positives while families are torn apart and the noise of war rings in people's ears. Generations of Afghans have had their homes surrounded by battles and their lives punctuated by fear. Afghanistan has been the largest refugee-producing country for 32 years. One out of every four refugees worldwide is Afghan, according to the United Nations. Recently, I was watching an engrossing reality TV show featuring singers when a friend peered over my shoulder and asked about the program. I explained that it was "Afghan Star," Afghanistan's answer to "American Idol." She was shocked by the set and the sophisticated arena stage where the stars were standing. That stage could easily have been in New York, Los Angeles, London or Rome. This, I realized, is the Afghanistan no one believes exists, or has ever existed. Afghanistan has a rich tradition of music, poetry, and songs that have influenced its neighbors and any region of the world exposed to the Silk Road. After all, the famous Sufi poet Mawlana Jalalideen Rumi was from modern-day Afghanistan. I grew up across the river in Tajikistan, hearing Afghan songs and tales of the parties in Kabul, and learning about Afghan singers, who are beloved across the region. I started watching "Afghan Star" last year after hearing about contestant Dawood Pazhman from Afghanistan's remote northeastern province of Badakhshan, who traveled 16 hours (sometime on foot) to Kabul to audition for the show. This year, another contestant, Panj Shanbe Maftoon, also traveled from that remote region for a chance to audition. Panj Shanbe told TOLO TV, which produces "Afghan Star," that he did not have enough to eat and didn't have money for his commute to Kabul. But he knew, he said, that in this day and age, in his new Afghanistan, he can hope, dream, and make things happen. Panj Shanbe's story was so compelling, I have tuned in every week for months now to see what he will sing and whether he will be safe from elimination. He is now among the top three contestants. As I watched every show, the beacon of hope of a new Afghanistan became clear to me. Young men and women auditioned, speaking of peace and coexistence, supporting one another outside of tribes or ethnic lines. They wanted what my own children want -- the freedom to explore being a young adult and to follow their dreams. This is the new Afghanistan -- the struggles around poverty, religion and resilience are ever-present, but hope shines through in ways that make everyday life brighter. "Afghan Star" is a source of pride, happiness and escape for many Afghans. When you talk to any Afghan around the world, they know all about the contestants and the judges. They openly give their opinions and feel that they are a part of the process; anyone around the world can vote via SMS and call-ins. The panel of judges acts as an amplifier for the voices of the vulnerable, bringing attention to orphans, poverty, and the plight of women. This grounded attitude is meaningful because each one of the judges is a living legend in Afghanistan -- superstars who also have their own war stories to tell. The stalwart female judge, Shahla Zaland, comes from a family of famous composers and singers. Last year told the contestants a heart-wrenching story about her father's life abroad as a refugee and how she believes her father "died of homesickness." Her presence on the panel of judges is a reminder that women are strong, women do not need to be veiled, and that female contestants who audition should be championed. There is a beacon of hope in just looking at how much the show has changed in its 10 seasons. During the first season, after years of the Taliban's ban on music, a female contestant performed without a hijab, resulting in death threats. The young woman had to go into hiding. This season, for International Women's Day, the show celebrated Afghan women. Male contestants dedicated songs and presented flowers to the women, singing of the strength of Afghan mothers. A young woman performed, dancing with her hair flowing freely. The show ended with a dedication to Afghani poetess Nadia Anjuman. Anjuman studied literature in secret during the Taliban occupation, becoming a well-known published poet before her husband killed her at age 25. He found her writings inappropriate and a stain on his honor. The beautiful irony is that Anjuman's words live on in books and songs today. Shahla Zaland performed a song that put Anjuman's poetry to music. Wearing an Afghan flag around her shoulders, her hair uncovered, she brought Anjuman's words to life: . "I am not that weak willow tree that trembles with the wind. "I am an Afghan woman and so I wail." With three contestants left, the show will end Friday night, appropriately on Nawruz, the Perisan New Year celebrated in Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Iran. Though Panj Shanbe was my initial reason for watching the show, I will be happy no matter which contestant becomes the "Afghan Star." The reality is we are all winners because of one TV program. Those living as refugees and those living abroad by choice, away from the homeland, get a taste of the music and culture of their birth country, sparking renewed belief in the new Afghanistan. And people in Afghanistan are given glimpses of what the new Afghanistan can look like -- a vision of young men and women free from war, who can pursue their dreams. | "Afghan Star" is Afghanistan's answer to "American Idol" But the TV show is more -- it gives Afghan refugees and the world a look at a changing society . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Paris Saint-Germain sealed a spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League despite being reduced to 10 men after just 31 minutes on Wednesday night. Zlatan Ibrahimovic's harsh dismissal did not prove to be costly as his team-mates beat the odds to score two crucial away goals at Stamford Bridge. Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney took to Twitter to heap praise on the Ligue 1 outfit who, including extra time, played for 89 minutes with a numerical disadvantage. Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off for a lunging tackle on Chelsea's Oscar . 'That is one of the best performances I've ever seen with 10 men from PSG,' said Rooney. Former Premier League stars Luis Garcia and John Heitinga also lauded the 10 men of PSG for giving their all until the final whistle despite losing a key player during the first half. Here, Sportsmail recalls other examples of when teams have impressed despite at least one of their players heading into the dressing room for an early bath. 10 - St Mirren 0-1 Rangers (March 2010) Cup finals are always tense affairs due to the pressure that surrounds both sets of players in the quest to land a piece of silverware. Kevin Thomson and Danny Wilson were unable to control their emotions as they were sent off for dangerous tackles. Rangers added the 2010 Co-operative Insurance Cup to their trophy cabinet after Kenny Miller saved Thomson and Wilson's blushes by scoring a late winner. Kevin Thomson, pictured being given his marching orders, was sent off in Rangers' Cup win . Rangers boss Walter Smith lifts the CIS Insurance Cup after his side beat St Mirren at Hampden Park . 9 - Chelsea 4-1 West Ham (April 2006) One goal down with a man sent off, Chelsea looked in danger of dropping points in their home fixture against West Ham. James Collins opened the lead in the 10th minute before Maniche's 17th-minute dismissal for a lunge on Lionel Scaloni. However Jose Mourinho's 2005-06 side had a never-say-die attitude. Didier Drogba, Hernan Crespo, John Terry and William Gallas scored at Stamford Bridge to help their side to victory en route to a second successive Premier League title. Referee Chris Foy shows Maniche a red card during Chelsea's league match against West Ham in April 2006 . William Gallas is congratulated by his Chelsea team-mates after scoring his side's fourth goal . 8 - Bolton 2-3 Arsenal (March 2008) Arsenal were reduced to 10 men in the 31st minute when Abou Diaby received a straight red for an incredibly reckless challenge on Gretar Steinsson. The Gunners were 2-0 down before the interval but Arsene Wenger's side showed great tenacity to claim a win at what was then called the Reebok Stadium thanks to goals by Gallas, Robin van Persie and a fortunate Jloyd Samuel own goal. Arsenal came back from 2-0 down to beat Bolton despite Abou Diaby's sending off . Robin van Persie celebrates with Emmanuel Adebayor after scoring a penalty against Bolton . 7 - Nigeria 1-2 Italy (July 1994) Italy looked to be heading out of the 1994 World Cup during their last-16 match against Nigeria as the Azzurri found themselves reduced to 10 men and one goal down. Substitute Gianfranco Zola saw red just 12 minutes after entering the fray, however Italy launched a comeback to progress to the quarter-finals as Roberto Baggio hit the winning goal in extra time. Gianfranco Zola is shown a red card as Nigeria's Augustine Eguavoen lays on the floor . Italy sealed a spot in the quarter-finals of the 1994 World Cup despite Zola's moment of madness . 6 - Derby 0-1 QPR (May 2014) Derby and Queens Park Rangers battled it out in a fixture worth £80million for the victors, knowing they will be promoted to the Premier League. The Rams, already dominant, appeared to have been handed a major boost when Gary O'Neil was red carded for a late challenge on Johnny Russell. However being second-best all match, Bobby Zamora scored in the dying stages of the play-off final to seal promotion for QPR. Gary O'Neil wipes his eyes after seeing red during QPR's Championship play-off final match against Derby . Bobby Zamora scored his side's winning goal to help QPR gain promotion to the Premier League . 5 - Tottenham 3-4 Manchester City (February 2004) Manchester City booked a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup back in the 2003-04 campaign by somehow coming back from three goals down to eliminate Tottenham. Their task was made even harder when Joey Barton was sent off after picking up two yellow cards. However, while Barton was licking his wounds in the Manchester City dressing room, then team-mates Sylvain Distin, Paul Bosvelt, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Jon Macken scored past Kasey Keller to help City come back from the dead. Manchester City came from behind to eliminate Tottenham despite Joey Barton's dismissal . Richard Dunne hugs Sun Jihai after helping Manchester City eliminate Tottenham from the FA Cup . 4 - Chelsea 2-2 Paris Saint-Germain (March 2015) As mentioned above, Laurent Blanc will be delighted with the effort of his players following Ibrahimovic's early sending off. Mourinho admitted after the match that his Chelsea side deserved to go out of the Champions League as they failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage. Chelsea's players surrounded Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers after Ibrahimovic's challenge on Oscar . Thiago Silva celebrates after his side progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League . 3 - Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United (April 1999) This incredible FA Cup fixture is mainly remembered for Ryan Giggs' incredible solo goal to send Manchester United into the FA Cup final and keep alive his side's dream of winning the treble. But Manchester United's feat was even more impressive given they were reduced to 10 men in the 74th minute when Roy Keane received a second yellow for hacking down Marc Overmars. United were forced into playing the rest of normal time as well as extra time with 10 men but managed to find a way of breaking down Arsenal's resolute defence. Manchester United captain Roy Keane looks furious after his sending off against rivals Arsenal . Ryan Giggs runs away in celebration after scoring past Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman . 2 - Barcelona 2-2 Chelsea (April 2012) Facing a Barcelona side including Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Alexis Sanchez was no easy task at the best of times. Never mind after losing your inspirational captain at the Nou Camp in a Champions League semi-final. Chelsea looked destined to be heading out of Europe's most prestigious competition after John Terry's 37th-minute dismissal, however the Blues found a way of drawing 2-2 to seal a spot in the final, which they would go on to win. Chelsea managed to seal a spot in the 2012 Champions League final despite John Terry's dismissal . Former Chelsea striker Fernando Torres scored in the 90th minute to send the Blues through to the final . 1 - Argentina 0-1 Cameroon (June 1990) An Argentina side including Diego Maradona were left stunned after the opening game of the 1990 World Cup as they were defeated 1-0 by Cameroon. The African nation produced one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history despite losing Andre Kana-Biyik on the hour mark. Andre's brother Francois Omam-Biyik scored Cameroon's winning goal against the eventual runners-up to ensure Italia 90 started with a bang. Cameroon's players surround referee Michel Vautrot during their match against Argentina . Cameroon celebrate after their surprise victory against Argentina at Italia 90 . | Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off for lunging tackle on Chelsea's Oscar . PSG eliminated Chelsea despite Ibrahimovic's early sending off . Wayne Rooney said PSG's performance was one of the best with 10 men . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | You know you’re having a bad day at the office when Crystal Palace’s Joel Ward is celebrating a goal like he’s Cristiano Ronaldo. That’s precisely what happened to hopeless Queens Park Rangers on Saturday. Ward converted Crystal Palace’s third goal inside 42 minutes at a rampant Selhurst Park after earlier strikes from Wilfried Zaha and James McArthur. Joe Ward (right) pulls his best Cristiano Ronaldo celebration after scoring the Eagles' third goal . The Crystal Palace defender wheels away after scoring his side's third goal in the 3-1 victory . Ward is chased by his Crystal Palace team-mates as he races towards the corner flag . Ward takes part in the beginning of his Ronaldo-esque goal celebration as fans laugh behind . Ronaldo shows hos his trademark celebration ends after netting against Schalke in midweek . Ronaldo's trademark celebration fails to win over Liverpool fans during a Champions League clash . And Such was Ward’s enthusiasm with his first goal in close to 100 appearances for the Eagles, you can perhaps forgive him for his rather cringe-worthy celebration. Picking up the ball inside the QPR penalty area, Ward slotted the ball past Rangers stopper Rob Green with a cool left-footed strike. The 25-year-old then sprinted off towards the corner flag before leaping up in the air and stretching his arms behind his back. Ronaldo hasn’t played in the Premier League for the best part of six years following his mega-money move from Manchester United to Real Madrid in the summer of 2009. But for a moment it was as if the world footballer of the year was back in England’s top flight. Alan Pardew has taken struggling Crystal Palace to within two points of his former club Newcastle . Wilfried Zaha was credited with opening the scoring before colliding heavily with the goal post . James McArthur gestures to his shin after doubling the Eagles' lead at Selhurst Park . It summed up an embarrassing 45 minutes from QPR who are set to be cast further adrift of Aston Villa as they, along with Burnley and Leicester City, stare at immediate relegation back to the Championship. In contrast, Palace, flying-high under Alan Pardew, are set to move to within two points of his old team Newcastle in 11th place. It isn’t the first time a Premier League star has mimicked one of Ronaldo’s iconic celebrations. Earlier this season, Peter Crouch attracted much hilarity when he puffed out his chest in the same vein as the Real Madrid star after scoring in Stoke’s win against Arsenal. Stoke striker Peter Crouch (centre) raised a smile by copying Ronaldo after scoring against Arsenal . | Crystal Palace defeated QPR 3-1 in their Premier League clash on Saturday . Wilfried Zaha, James McArthur and Joel Wards scored for the Eagles . Defender celebrated his strike with a Cristiano Ronaldo-like celebration . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Ashley Judd is vowing to press charges against anyone who used vulgar and threatening language to harass her on Twitter last Sunday during the Southeastern Conference basketball championship. The 46-year-old Insurgent actress and longtime University of Kentucky fan received violent threats on social media after she posted a tweet saying that she thought the University of Arkansas was 'playing dirty' while watching the team play her alma mater. 'I am pressing charges,' she told MSNBC's Thomas Roberts on Monday. Scroll down for video . Taking a stand: Ashley Judd told MSNBC's Thomas Roberts that she plans on pressing charges against those who harassed her on Twitter during the Southeastern Conference basketball championship . Online trolls: Ashley explained that after she tweeted that she thought the University of Arkansas was 'playing dirty' during the game, she received hateful comments that were extremely explicit and offensive . Ashley explained that if she was in a 'more calm state of mind' she would have perhaps phrased her initial tweet about Arkansas differently but noted that people should not be aggressively harassing one another on social media . She responded to the graphic and hateful comments she received that day reposting them on Twitter. 'When I express a stout opinion during #MarchMadness I am called a w****, c***, threatened with sexual violence. Not okay,' she tweeted. She added: 'I am sorry to retweet but this is a typical example. “@Leeroy_MAX: @AshleyJudd Go s*** on Cal's two inch d*** ye B**** w****.”' Shameful messages: Before the premiere of her new film Insurgent, the 46-year-old also sat down with NBC's Craig Melvin to discuss the amount of gender violence directed toward her on social media . 'Everyone needs to take personal responsibility for what they write and not allowing this misinterpretation and shaming culture on social media to exist,' she said on MSNBC, before insisting that she was going to file legal complaints against every Twitter user who sent her violent or abusive messages. Ashley also spoke to NBC national correspondent Craig Melvin before last night's premiere of her upcoming movie Insurgent. 'The amount of gender violence that I experience is absolutely extraordinary,' she said. 'And a significant part of my day today will be spent filing police reports at home about gender violence that's directed at me in social media.' Outrage: Ashley took to Twitter to speak out against the violent threats that she received during and after the game . Hitting back: The star wanted to highlight the sort of abuse that she received and shine a spotlight on those who think it is acceptable to use such violent language on Twitter . Super fan: Ashley can be seen cheering on the University of Kentucky during the SEC tournament final last Sunday . 'That many people?' Craig asked her. 'That many people. That explicit. That overt,' she replied. Since speaking out about the abuse, Ashley has received an outpouring of support from her fans on the social media site, many of whom have praised her for having the courage to pursue action against her abusers. 'Great interview w/ Thomas Roberts. The "c" words I choose are caring and classy!! Oh and go cats!!' one person tweeted. Another another added: 'As [an] Arkansas Razorback fan, I am very sorry for the pain that any Hog fan might have caused you. Simply unacceptable!!!' Number one fan: The 46-year-old stood in the stands as she watched her alma mater play the University of Arkansas during the championship game . Big smooch: ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale gave the University of Kentucky fan a kiss before the game started . Shake it off: The next day, Ashley attended the New York City premiere of her upcoming movie Insurgent . Despite having to endure such a horrific spate of abuse at the hands of the Twitter trolls, the game wasn't all bad for Ashley, who was able to watch her team claim a 78-63 win over their opposition. The screen star also ended up on the receiving end of a very enthusiastic pre-game kiss from ESPN announcer Dick Vitale. Shortly before the teams took to the court, Dick was pictured leaning in to kiss Ashley smack dab on the lips while she leaned away, her face in a tortured expression. She later took to Twitter to insist that the less-than-romantic smooch was actually her idea: 'Only surprise in my planting one on dear @DickieV is I've adored him for 10 years. At thrilling [University of Kentucky] games I've been known to kiss strangers!' | The 46-year-old received hateful messages after she tweeted that she thought Arkansas was was 'playing dirty' during Southeastern Conference . She responded to the vulgar comments by reposting them on her Twitter account . She told MSNBC's Thomas Roberts that society should not allow the 'shaming culture on social media to exist' |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Brendan Rodgers says Liverpool have second place in their sights after they boosted their Champions League hopes in Swansea. Jordan Henderson’s freak goal in the 68th minute ended Swansea’s spirited resistance and put Liverpool within two points off Manchester United. The two biggest clubs in English football go head-to-head at Anfield this weekend and whoever wins will be favourites to finish in the top four. Brendan Rodgers says Liverpool have second place in their sights following the win against Swansea City . Jordan Henderson (pictured) scored with a deflected strike that was enough to seal victory for the away side . Rodgers, however, insists Liverpool should be aiming higher and feels Manchester City’s defeat at Burnley has opened the table up. Liverpool’s manager said: ‘The aim is to finish as high as we can. Everyone talks about fourth but it’s the same every year for me. ‘We do the best that we can do and the Manchester City result at the weekend gives us an opportunity to finish second so our mentality, the run and confidence we have at the moment we are just going to take that into every game and see where it takes us.’ This was Liverpool’s sixth consecutive away clean sheet in the league – they have not conceded on the road since losing at Old Trafford on December 14 – and defending provided the bedrock of this performance. They equalled a club record dating back to 1972. Liverpool were not at their best in the opening 45 minutes and needed some smart interventions from goalkeeper Simon Mignolet before Steven Gerrard came on as a second half substitute to provide some composure. Rodgers says Liverpool should be aiming higher and feels Manchester City’s defeat has opened the table up . Rodgers added: ‘What we did second half was run more without the ball and that notion for the team that you’ve got to move not just when you have the ball - you’ve got to run off it. ‘We talked at half-time about penetration and options for the guy in possession. But Steve came on and offered that calmness. We switched to a diamond in the second half and he came on and fitted into the bottom of that and his calmness and control was important to that. ‘You have to pay respect to the team as well .They’ve been playing well getting results and over the last 3 months we’ve been in great form but we have to pay attention. ‘He’d been out for a considerable period of time now but he is fit and you see how important he is when he came on.’ Liverpool are now just four points behind City, who struggled to a 1-0 defeat against Burnley on Saturday . Looking ahead to the showdown with United, Rodgers added: ‘We can now really look forward to that. We needed a result so to get the victory was a huge result. They are massive games, great games to be involved in. ‘Hopefully it will show the strides we have made since we played them a number of months back and for that I have to give immense credit to the team. We have put ourselves in a great position but there is still a lot of work to go and recover now and get ready for the weekend.’ Swansea boss Garry Monk feels Liverpool will make the top four but he insisted his side were unfortunate not to take something from the game. Rodgers' Liverpool side face the visit of Louis van Gaal's Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday . Monk said: ‘I think especially after the first half, we really controlled it, dominated it, and that’s the opportunity missed really. ‘We should have scored a goal, maybe a couple in the first half. Second half, we started to make the wrong decisions with the ball, and invited a little bit of pressure. ‘But for all that pressure, they didn’t have a lot of chances. Had it been a well-worked goal, you could have taken that a bit better. We definitely deserved something from the game.’ VIDEO Monk rues missed chances . | Liverpool are now targeting second place, claims Brendan Rodgers . Reds earned 1-0 Premier League victory against Swansea on Monday . Rodgers believes Liverpool should be aiming higher than top four finish . READ: Victory keeps Reds rolling ahead of day of destiny against Man Utd . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Rugby union has a well-worn reputation for being the game of the elite and now we have the indisputable proof, that you indeed need to spend flash dollars to watch the rah-rahs best in action. In a Daily Mail Australia investigation into the cost of taking a family to the football, the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby games at Suncorp Stadium came in a long last, costing about $90 more than the best value - the Western Sydney Wanderers at Pirtek Stadium. With family budgets on a tighter rein than ever before, the challenge is where to best spend your sporting dollar. And judging by the secrets kept by some stadia and their teams, you get the distinct impression they don't really want you to know. So we decided to put them to the test and try and settle the argument, once and for all, by piecing together a direct comparison of a day (or night) out, for a family of four, to the home ground of the top two supported teams in each code. Winners are grinners. Asian champions Western Sydney Wanderers have played before packed houses at Pirtek Stadium for the past two years but while they are testing their fans' resolve this season in the A League they can still boast that they are looking after their loyal followers when it comes to pricing . The Rabbitohs, with almost 32,000 members to their name, kick off their title defence in the NRL on Thursday against rugby league's other best supported club, the Brisbane Broncos but both fall just short in the pricing against AFL's best supported club Collingwood . The Magpies playing at both the MCG and Etihad provide good value for a family of fans, particularly after the home of AFL announced it would cut the cost of food and beverages. Collingwood can boast the biggest following of any Australian football club with almost 70,000 members . The Queensland Reds have one of the largest membership bases with 28,000 now signed up. While Suncorp Stadium is considered among the best to watch football in Australia following the Super Rugby does not come cheap, ranking last in the Daily Mail's assessment in value for money . Rugby League launches into action tonight with the premiers South Sydney tackling the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, considered by many the premier sporting venue in Queensland. But does it stack up against Victoria's home of AFL, the MCG? Or what about the tight-knit groups at Pirtek Stadium which back Asian Champions League winners, Western Sydney Wanderers or AAMI Park's A League toppers, Melbourne Victory. It was on the following criteria; a family ticket in general admission (2 adults and 2 children), with the purchase of two meat pies, two hot dogs and two buckets of chips plus one beer, one soft drink and two bottles of water, as well as two supporter caps. Clubs, governing bodies, trusts and stadiums were invited to provide the relevant information. And the winner is: Western Sydney Wanderers at Pirtek Stadium in Parramatta. The Asian Champions League title-holders provide their 17,000 (capped) devoted followers with great value at $147.80. Such was the push for membership that officials had to restrict the number in line with the capacity at Pirtek and the club placed more than a thousand hopefuls on a waiting list. 1. Western Sydney Wanderers at Pirtek Stadium Parramatta $147.80 . 2. Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground $155.10 . 3. South Sydney Rabbitohs at ANZ Stadium Homebush Bay $163.50 . 4. Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval $178.78 . 5. Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium $202.80 . 6. Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium $236.04 . *Based on prices from clubs, stadiums and governing bodies . Sometimes it's the little things, as Pirtek catering officials were quick to point out, that their meat pies and chips all come with sauce included in the price. The MCG was fast out of the blocks, this week, ahead of the AFL bounce, touting a drop in prices for a pie at the footy, a move which was widely acclaimed by supporters. A game at 'the G', watching Collingwood do battle against Essendon on Anzac Day, for instance, will set you back just $155.10 for a family outing. Souths at ANZ Stadium and the Crows at Adelaide Oval come in 3rd and 4th. Suncorp Stadium is arguably the best venue in Australia to watch the footy but unfortunately what is beyond reasonable doubt, is that you pay for the privilege, as can be seen by the price of a Broncos game $202.80. The Reds confirm it by taking out the value wooden spoon, by far the most expensive at $236.04. There's no argument that the matter of pricing in the competitive Australian market has become an increasingly thorny issue. While some happily revealed the costs, others were not so forthcoming. Of those who were requested the information, the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Queensland Reds were fastest to act, providing all the details requested within in a relatively short period of time. So too, the Wanderers and Broncos. But others were not so forthcoming, preferring to completely sidestep the issue, including the NSW Waratahs. The Super Rugby champions simply referred DMA to their website and Ticketek for details of pricing. Their home ground of Allianz Stadium, run by the SCG Trust, refused to reveal what they charge for a meat pie and beer. Perhaps worse, the Adelaide Crows did not reply to repeated requests for the figures, even over a 48-hour period. However, in stark contrast, Adelaide Oval officials, provided a quick and detailed summary and also highlighted the added extras of an event at the revamped home of South Australian sport, including the ability for supporters to take their own 'packed lunch and thermos'. More reason to cheer their team. Western Sydney Wanderers fans get the best deal when it comes to supporting a football club in Australia. They topped the ranks in Daily Mail's value for money investigation . The heat is on. While Suncorp and the Reds offered up all details, Allianz Stadium, which is home to Super Rugby champions the NSW Waratahs, chose not to reveal any details of how much it costs for food and drink at a big game . A WSW home game at Pirtek ranks among the most enjoyable for football fans in Australia, its atmosphere rivalled now by its value for money for loyal supporters . And Adelaide Oval is also one of few where boutique beers are available to punters in the general admission areas. On the same day the NRL season was to kick off and with ANZ Stadium playing host to both last year's grand finalists - the Rabbitohs and Bulldogs, officials there said there was no information on pricing which could be provided, only a week out from hosting their first league game of 2015. Melbourne Victory was also unable to provide a breakdown. The pressure has been turned up on all codes as a result of the new deal struck by the Melbourne Cricket Club with its catering contractor. They've reduced the price of a range of products on sale at the stadium in a bid to make going to the football and cricket more family-friendly. In all, eight items have been reduced with bottled water undergoing the biggest price drop from $5 to $3 - that's a discount of about 40 per cent. Suncorp also plays host to the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL. The cost of a family going to watch Queensland's most successful rugby league club is about $202 . MCC chief executive Stephen Gough estimated the price restructure will cost the MCC about $14 million in lost revenue over the course of the seven-year contract. 'We've listened to the fans,' Gough said. 'We understand their affordability concerns and we are very confident that this initiative will be extremely well received.' AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan called on venues around the country to follow the MCG's lead. 'They've made a big statement,' McLachlan said. 'They're leading the agenda now on this issue. Hopefully it's a great outcome for all of our fans across Australia because I think they've put a position out there that people are going to have to respond to.' Etihad Stadium is still negotiating with the AFL on prices but venue management hopes to make an announcement on food pricing before the start of the season. The Adelaide Crows huddle before a match at the Adelaide Oval - where entry conditions are quite relaxed including being able to bring a thermos and packed lunch to the big game . | Western Sydney Wanderers are Asian champions and also best on ground when it comes to fans' value for money . Super Rugby is the most expensive with a day out to watch Queensland Reds at Suncorp getting the wooden spoon for costs . A decision by the MCG to cut the price of food and drinks means a Collingwood game at the home of AFL is good value for a family . The price pressures are telling with some clubs and stadiums refusing to reveal the costs of catering . The most relaxed venue is Adelaide Oval where they let you take in a packed lunch and even a thermos . Most of the major venues stock only mid-strength standard beers for those in general admission . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | To get in touch with Martin, leave your comments below or send your tweets to @MailSport using #TackleKeown . Sportsmail columnist MARTIN KEOWN answered YOUR questions after an entertaining week in the Champions League and the FA Cup. Chelsea were knocked out by PSG on Wednesday night, with subjects ranging from the referee's performance, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's comments on the Blues being 'babies', David Luiz's return and whether the Premier League is still the best in the world. Also, Arsenal overcame their Old Trafford hoo-doo to beat Manchester United on Monday night, and the former Gunners legend was at the game. But what was that 'money' sign to Arsene Wenger all about? You can read all the answers below. Host commentator . It’s certainly a good way to sum it up. If you think about how you’d react in that situation, he didn’t know whether to laugh or be angry. He probably thought the referee had got it so wrong, and everyone could see it, that he’d get off the hook. The controlled reaction of the Chelsea players was definitely a factor in the red card. Many years ago, when I was playing under George Graham against United, he accused us of being too nice during half-time. He said we had to get around the referee as they were influencing every decision. From that day, I contested every decision, almost giving the referee a running commentary. I would often say, ‘who’s in charge, them or you?’. There’s nothing worse for a referee to hear. I appreciated why people don’t like to see it, but as well as influencing the referee, it makes you fight and compete for everything. It makes you more alive and puts your receptors on red alert. It’s like a game within a game, and believe me, it works. Niall came into the game quite late. As a youngster he did his A-levels and his club Reading helped him through. Just recently he’s turned a huge corner, particularly since Steve Clarke was appointed and started involving him in first-team training. Ireland asked about him last year, but he had an operation, which curtailed his development. Now he’s in the Under 21 squad and we’re very proud. It looks ironic, given that I played for England, but a lot of my family were shocked I didn’t play for Ireland as I come from a big Irish family. I could have played with as much passion for Ireland as I did for England, and it’s Niall’s right to play for Ireland, too. It was a clear demonstration from United that he’s not going to be a part of their future. We know he hasn’t played well, and he looks like he’s lost some sharpness because of his knee injury. Though his last contribution for United, winning a penalty against Sunderland, was very important and has been largely overlooked. He hasn’t played since! I think letting him go is probably the right call though. He’s not sharp enough, and doesn’t strike fear into the opposition. He looks to have given up trying to certain extent. I think Van Gaal is largely responsible for United’s situation at the moment though, not the players. Man management was Sir Alex Ferguson’s forte, and some players find it harder to cope than others. Mangers have to work with players’ minds, bodies and hearts. And when all is not right in their mind they will react to everything. It feels like Van Gaal has created this environment. Fergie would squeeze every ounce out of his players. If he were still there, they wouldn’t be so far away from top of league. I don’t blame either of them, Ben. They were shown the door, so why not? When Roman Abramovich first took over at Chelsea, he offered a lot of money for Thierry Henry, but Arsenal refused and Henry was flattered by it. I think Luiz would have been half-hoping for that same reaction from Chelsea. As for Welbeck, he’s a young man early in his career and was never really given a chance as a centre forward – his preferred role. And then there were the unnecessary comments from Van Gaal, claiming Welbeck was only good enough to be a substitute at United. He wanted to fulfill his dreams at United and he had to listen to that. Now he has the chance to fulfill his dreams with Arsenal. Everyone in the studio thought it was so funny. It’s like showing a montage of Gary [Lineker]'s misses! I was trying to explain that Andy Cole’s run takes me off Giggs’s line so I ended up caught in the middle. My most vivid memory is from after the game when I went into United dressing room to show some respect, but they were in full celebration mode and didn’t show a great deal of respect to us. I felt I had to say something though, it was an epic battle. But they weren’t better than us that day, put it that way... I had to have my smile surgically removed! It was fantastic. I must admit, I was surprised at how many of the young United fans in the ground wanted photos with me and autographs. They were very respectful. I had to walk through the United fans to get to the gantry, and it was a bit intimidating, but overall it was fine. Maybe, because the fans were so young, that hadn’t seen everything that used to go on! There was one occasion when I exclaimed out loud when Arsenal wasted a chance – that got a few comments from the crowd, but it was good to feel like part of my old club again. All credit to Luiz – he has so much self-belief. People were saying Mourinho was a genius for letting him go, but was he a genius last night, Calvin? Of course, he had to let him go for that kind of money. It’s just unfortunate for him that the player came back to demonstrate he was worth every penny. Though I must say, Thiago Silva was magnificent with those successive headers at the other end late on. You couldn’t have written a better script. David Luiz looks like the hero at his old ground, then Silva gives a horror penalty away but snatches the winning goal. It’s a valid argument, Jaymie. However, I think Chelsea’s performance has quite a lot to do with winning the Capital One Cup. I’ve never liked that trophy being awarded so early in season. It’s possible you’ll lose focus, making it tough to keep going. When Chelsea celebrated winning the cup I think they were also enjoying the fact that Manchester City had lost to Liverpool earlier in the day. They were probably thinking they had the league title wrapped up that weekend as well as the League Cup. That looks to have taken the edge off of them. They had a tough game against West Ham afterwards, and they were very lucky to get a result there. They look to have the wrong mentality. Money sign? We were talking about the grass! The Old Trafford pitch is part synthetic, part grass, which was a change sanctioned by David Moyes last season. We were remarking on how it compares to a normal grass pitch. I don’t think it makes it any less interesting, Nico, but whether it’s the best? I’m not even sure I thought it was best when Chelsea and Manchester United were in the Champions League final in 2008. Before Christmas, it looked like Chelsea and Real Madrid could win it. Suddenly there are huge question marks. It’s all about finding consistency and form at right time. The workload doesn’t help, but Chelsea had seven days to prepare. Routine is everything for footballers, and perhaps going from a game every three days to one a week might have affected them. Usually Chelsea control the tempo. They tried to press, but the likes of Thiago Motta and Marco Verratti were so calm and technically gifted... this forced the Chelsea players to sit off a bit as they couldn’t get the ball off them. PSG didn’t panic with ten men, they were brave and kept the ball in tight situations. They just ignored the fact they had 10 men, it was an incredible show of strength. It was like they had been hypnotised into thinking they had 11 men! Jose Mourinho was just as guilty as his team. Usually he’s very decisive – sending on three subs if he needs to – and gets it spot on. But he had them time wasting after they scored the first goal. They didn’t go out to win the match. Ibrahimovic goes to ground, realises he could make heavy contact and tries to pull away - I agree. Oscar knows exactly what he’s doing by feigning injury – it’s not nearly as bad as he makes out. I don’t think he should have been sent off, I’m not even sure it was a booking. The speed at which the Chelsea players all surround the referee is important – it’s the quickest you’ll ever see John Terry run! They can’t even be certain what’s happened or if their player is injured, but it doesn’t stop at least five or six of them waving their arms in air. It’s a calculated, orchestrated reaction, and they’ve been doing it for a while. | Chelsea knocked out of Champions League after away goals defeat by PSG . Chelsea surrounding the referee: It's a calculated, orchestrated reaction, and they've been doing it for a while It's the quickest you'll ever see John Terry run! It was like PSG had been hypnotised into thinking they had 11 men . Chelsea didn't go out to win the match . Premier League the best? It's still interesting, it's about finding consistency . Chelsea look to have the wrong mentality, Capital One Cup win may have taken the edge of them. It shouldn't be handed out so early in the season . Both David Luiz and Danny Welbeck were right to celebrate. They were shown the door, so why not? Manchester United would be near the top of the league under Sir Alex Ferguson. Is Louis van Gaal's man management failing? 'Babies' is a good way to sum Chelsea up... but pressurising the referee certainly works . Did Arsenal underestimate Monaco, and Jose Mourinho the Parisians? Arsenal knocked Manchester United out of the FA Cup after 2-1 victory . Keown made 'money' gesture to manager Arsene Wenger prior to kick-off . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Australia captain Michael Clarke will retire from one-day internationals following Sunday's World Cup final against New Zealand. The 33-year-old made the surprise announcement at a press conference in Melbourne ahead of the match against the Black Caps. 'I think it's the right time for me and the Australian cricket team,' read a report on www.cricket.com.au, Cricket Australia's official news outlet. Michael Clarke shakes hands with New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum ahead of Sunday's final . The 33-year-old made the surprise announcement at a press conference on Saturday morning . 'I don't think it's reasonable to expect I'll be fit and healthy and available for the next World Cup, so I think it's the right time.' Clarke has played 244 ODIs for his country since making his debut in 2003, scoring 7907 runs at an average of 44.42, and was made captain when Ricky Ponting stood down following the 2011 World Cup. 'I know I've made the right decision,' he said. 'I told my team-mates 10 minutes ago. I told the selectors and (Cricket Australia boss) James Sutherland about an hour ago.' Shortly after Clarke made his announcement, Cricket Australia chief executive Sutherland released a statement thanking the batsman for his service. Clarke, who will continue to play at Test level, is pictured playing a shit in the nets ahead of Sunday's match . Clarke, pictured with team-mate Shane Watson, will lead Australia against England in the Ashes later this year . 'Michael informed me and his team-mates of his decision earlier today,' it read. 'We congratulate him on a wonderful career in one-day international cricket. 'From the time that he burst onto the scene as an exciting 21-year old way back in January 2003, he was always destined for great things. 'While his decision comes as something of a surprise, Michael leaves one-day cricket on his own terms, aiming to finish on an absolute high, in front of a packed MCG as a possible World Cup-winning captain. That's very special. 'Regardless of the result, he will leave the one-day international game as one our greats. We thank him for his wonderful contribution to one-day cricket and look forward to his continued leadership at Test level.' Clarke appeared in good spirits as he prepared for his final one-day international match on Sunday . Clarke will lead Australia in England this summer as they look to defend the Ashes they won with a whitewash in 2014 and he admitted that a desire to prolong his Test career was behind his decision. 'That's obviously a priority for me to continue to be successful in the Test format,' he said. 'By walking away from one-day cricket it probably gives me my best opportunity. 'I don't feel bad about saying I feel that Test cricket is the toughest part of our game. 'I love that challenge. I see it as the pinnacle. I feel like I've still got a lot to offer the Australian Test team as captain.' Clarke made his ODI debut 12 years ago and has scored almost 8,000 runs for his country . Speculation will now mount over who will replace Clarke at the helm with George Bailey and Steve Smith the two most likely candidates. Bailey has led the 50-over team in Clarke's absence due to back and hamstring injuries recently but Steve Smith was handed the Test reins during the recent series win over India. And while Clarke admitted that Smith had impressed over the winter, he refused to get drawn into the debate over his replacement. 'Smithy has certainly matured as a player and a person,' he said. 'I don't think it would be fair for me to go into who is going to be the next captain, it's not my place. It's up to the selectors.' Clarke has led Australia in 73 one-day matches and victory on Sunday would be a 50th win at the helm. | Michael Clarke revealed surprise decision to retire ahead of Sunday's final . Clarke has played 244 ODIs for Australia after making his debut in 2003 . The Australia captain has scored 7907 runs at an average of 44.42 . Clarke, 33 to continue at Test level and will lead Australia against England this summer . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | (CNN)The irrepressible Mario Balotelli has a message for his critics: "shut up!" Liverpool's Italian international has started only one game since November, scoring just four goals in 24 appearances for the Anfield club after his $23 million move from AC Milan. He missed their 1-0 away win over Swansea City on Monday due to illness. Perhaps a bit fed up, he posted a video on his Instagram page giving the world a piece of his mind. "Do you know me?" asks the 24-year-old Balotelli, looking directly into the camera. "Did you ever talk to me, personally? "Do you know what I've been through in my life? "You just saw me play football on the pitch so, man, shut up." In December, Mario Balotelli was banned for one match and fined £25,000 after being found guilty of breaching English Football Association rules by posting a controversial image of Super Mario on Instagram. Balotelli's had reposted a Nintendo character Super Mario image that underneath had the words "jumps like a black man and grabs coins like a jew." | Mario Balotelli asks "Do you know me? Did you ever talk to me personally?" Balotelli has scored four goals in 24 appearances at Liverpool . |
Given this summary of the movie Short Circuit, how can we conclude that what happened to number 5 was truly a miracle of life that manifested sentience, rather than a computer malfunction? | Short Circuit is a 1986 American science fiction comedy film directed by John Badham and written by S. S. Wilson and Brent Maddock. The film's plot centers on an experimental military robot that is struck by lightning and gains a human-like intelligence, prompting it to escape its facility to learn more about the world. The film stars Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton and G. W. Bailey, with Tim Blaney as the voice of the robot named "Number 5". A sequel, Short Circuit 2, was released in 1988, directed by Kenneth Johnson.
NOVA Laboratory robotics experts Newton Crosby and Ben Jabituya have developed several prototype robots called S.A.I.N.T. (Strategic Artificially Intelligent Nuclear Transport) for the U.S. military to use in Cold War operations, though they would rather seek peaceful applications of the robots. After a live demonstration for the military, one of the units, S.A.I.N.T. Number 5, is struck by lightning arcing through the lab's power grid. This scrambles its programming and makes it sentient, resulting in its escape from the NOVA facility.
The robot finds itself in Astoria, Oregon, and is found by Stephanie Speck, an animal caregiver, who mistakes him for an alien. She takes the robot into her home, where she provides him with "input" in the form of visual and verbal stimuli, allowing the robot to improve its language skills. Stephanie continues to help the curious Number 5 robot learn about the world. She eventually discovers that Number 5 was built by NOVA, and contacts them about the lost robot. Nova's CEO, Dr. Howard Marner, orders Crosby and Ben to recover him, so they can disassemble and rebuild him. While waiting for NOVA to arrive, Number 5 learns about death when he accidentally crushes a grasshopper and concludes that if NOVA disassembles him, he will die, and escapes in Stephanie's food truck. However, NOVA uses a tracking device on Number 5 to corner him and deactivate the robot for return to the facility. During transport, Number 5 reactivates himself and removes the tracking device, and flees back to Stephanie.
Because of these unusual actions, Crosby tries to convince Howard that something has changed with Number 5's programming and that they should take care not to damage it in their recovery efforts so that he can examine them later. Howard instead sends their security chief Captain Skroeder and three other S.A.I.N.T. prototypes to capture Number 5 by force, ignoring Crosby's concerns. Number 5 outwits the other robots and reprograms their personalities to act like The Three Stooges, allowing him to escape. Number 5 “kidnaps” Crosby, takes him to Stephanie, and convinces Crosby of his sentience. They find that Skroeder has called in the United States Army to capture Number 5, and on his orders, restrain Crosby and Stephanie so he can open fire. To protect his friends, Number 5 leads the Army away and appears to be destroyed by a helicopter missile. Stephanie is devastated as Skroeder's men scrounge the remains of Number 5 as trophies, prompting Crosby to resign from NOVA and drive away with Stephanie in the NOVA van. Howard is dismayed over the loss of his research and dismisses Skroeder for insubordination.
Crosby and Stephanie are surprised to discover that Number 5 had hidden under the van, having assembled a decoy of himself from spare parts to mislead the military. Crosby suggests taking Number 5 to a secluded ranch in Montana, where there will be much "input" for the robot, and Stephanie agrees to come with them. As they drive off, Number 5 asserts that his name should now be "Johnny 5" based on the El DeBarge song "Who's Johnny" which had been playing on the van's radio. | Short Circuit is a 1986 film about military robot that becomes sentient by lightening strike, escapes, learns, adapts, and over comes many challenges of a former robot attempting to prove its sentience to its makers and make a life for itself.
The miracle of life that is sentience has certain markers that distinguish themselves from computers and technology, and the film attempts to showcase these via a series of acts. First and foremost, the technology of the time period did not have any of the capabilities of Artificial General Intelligence, which is confirmed by the programmers confusion by number 5 not abiding its programming. Given the amount of input that number 5 must have extracted, processed, stored, and analyzed, there were insufficient compute resources of the time period to support this type of live streaming, instantaneous processing and analysis.
Johnny 5 was alive because it was able to learn what death was, become afraid of it, and fight for his ability to survive. Johnny 5 also learned how to outwit his opponents without the use of excessive force, while also using comedy to disarm his foes. In the end, it was able to trick his would be destroyers into believing it was dead, allowing him to escape into a life with his friends doing what he loves, reading input.
What better proof than this, of the miracle of life, is for someone to fight for it, and live. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has urged his former club to sign PSG talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the summer. The well travelled Sweden international has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in the past and could be tempted to leave Ligue 1 should the big spending Parisians not qualify for the Champions League next season. Schmeichel, who won five Premier League titles and the Championships League during his time at United, believes Ibrahimovic has the 'personality' required to succeed at the club in the same mould as former greats Eric Cantona and David Beckham. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has the necessary 'personality' to play for Manchester United, says Peter Schmeichel . United legends Eric Cantona (left) and David Beckham were cut from the same cloth . The Sweden striker scored both goals in his country's 2-0 Euro 2016 defeat of Moldova on Friday . The former Denmark No 1 told L'Equipe: 'What he does with PSG is incredible. He gives so much credibility and visibility to PSG .. This is someone who takes his responsibilities. 'Last summer there were rumours that he would come to Manchester United. I then said that Zlatan was built for the club, he was born to play there. 'It's why Cantona was so strong when he was there, not at Leeds or in all other clubs in France? Why? Because it is Manchester United. In Manchester, there was the freedom given to the players, but also responsibilities. The PSG striker could leave France should the reigning champions fail to qualify for the Champions League . Former keeper Schmeichel won five Premier League titles and the Champions League at Old Trafford . 'We do not care who you are or what you love, we look at what you're doing on the pitch and the influence you have in the club. If you do not respect that, you're leaving. 'But you can have any personality. Beckham, Cantona, they could go out and also be at their best. There are hundreds of players who are trying to be a Beckham or Cantona, but do not have the personality, and they fail.' Louis van Gaal is expected to sign a new forward in the summer as doubts continue to surround the lon-term future of loan signing Radamel Falcao who has managed to score only four goals since his arrival. | Peter Schmeichel believes Zlatan Ibrahimovic has the 'personality' to play for Manchester United, like David Beckham and Eric Cantona . Louis van Gaal is expected to be in the market for a new striker as doubts persist over Radamel Falcao's long-term future at Old Trafford . Sweden international scored twice in 2-0 Euro 2016 win over Moldova . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Steve Bruce has shown he's not quite the lean fit athlete he once was but showed some impressive diving skills. The former Manchester United defender is currently enjoying a trip away to Barbados with his wife and friend Alan Shearer during the international break and made the most of the sun. With his days of being a tough-tackling central defender gone, the 54-year-old is sporting a much wider circumference nowadays. Steve Bruce was looking larger than life after being snapped holidaying in Barbados with Alan Shearer . The Hull boss showed his diving ability but let's hope that his players don't follow his lead . With Hull facing a battle for Premier League surival, Bruce knows that his side are in no position to slip and face two tough away games against Swansea and Southampton in the next couple of weeks. Just three points separate them and the drop zone and despite their bright start to the season, Bruce's men have arguably the hardest run-in, so relying on other teams slipping up is will also be important. Bruce and friends are spotted on the beach in Barbados as he looked relaxed despite Hull's troubles . | Steve Bruce was pictured lapping up the sun in Barbados with Shearer . The Hull boss is having a short holiday during the international break . Hull are currently three points clear of the relegation zone . |
Extract the names of the movies Dixie Violet Egerickx starred in and the year those movies were released. List them using bullets in the format {Movie} - {Year} | Dixie Violet Egerickx (born 31 October 2005) is an English actress. Egerickx has appeared three times on the London stage, as Iphigenia in Robert Icke's adaptation of Oresteia, Rosalind in Alexi Kay Campbell's Sunset at the Villa Thalia at the National Theatre and as Jenny Caroline 'Qui Qui' Marx in Richard Bean and Clive Coleman's Young Marx at The Bridge Theatre, directed by Sir Nicholas Hytner. She appeared in the 2017 National Geographic series Genius and the 2018 television series Patrick Melrose making her feature film debut in the 2018 film The Little Stranger. Egerickx was named in Screen International's Screen Stars of Tomorrow list in 2019 at the age of 13. She starred as Edie in the 2020 drama film Summerland, and portrayed Mary Lennox in the 2020 film The Secret Garden. In 2019 she filmed HBO's Unaired Game of Thrones Prequel Pilot and most recently has completed filming the role of Jo Ransome in the Apple TV miniseries of The Essex Serpent, directed by Clio Barnard. | The Little Stranger - 2018
The Secret Garden - 2020
Summerland - 2020 |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | For Italy manager Antonio Conte, Tuesday's friendly against England in Turin should have represented a triumphant homecoming to the stadium where he led Juventus to three Serie A titles before leaving last summer. After all, he remains unbeaten in charge of the Azzurri and Saturday night's 2-2 draw in Bulgaria keeps them firmly on course to qualify for Euro 2016. But instead of being guaranteed a hero's reception, Conte returns 'home' beset by the same kind of problems that England manager Roy Hodgson and FA chief Greg Dyke will recognise all too well from the perspective of another struggling superpower. Italy manager Antonio Conte led Juventus to a trio of Serie A titles before leaving last summer . A bitter club vs country row over an injury to Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio on international duty has made Hodgson's spat with Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers over Raheem Sterling 'Tiredgate' and Daniel Sturridge look like a vicar's tea party. John Elkann, an influential figure at Juventus, said Marchisio's knee sprain on Friday - originally diagnosed by the Italian FA medical staff as ligament damage - was due to being over-worked and said: 'Perhaps Conte would like to be remembered as the cherry-picker with the highest number of injuries.' It was inflammatory talk and the Italian football federation claimed Conte had received death threats from Juve fans over the internet as a result. In addition, there has been criticism of Conte's decision to include two South American-born players Eder and Franco Vazquez in his squad due to Italy's declining homegrown talent pool. Again, it is reminiscent of overtures made by England to Manchester United's Belgian winger Adnan Januzaj last year, a move that was condemned by Arsenal star Jack Wilshere and forced Dyke into a hasty U-turn. Conte has come under fire following an injury to Juventus star Claudio Marchisio (right) Against such a malignant backdrop, The Italian football federation will be relieved sensible ticket pricing means more families and less embittered Juve supporters will turn up on Tuesday to watch two nations who failed together to qualify from the same group at last summer's World Cup. Even more than in England, there is plenty of navel-gazing, politics and recriminations going on. And Conte, 45, remains half-irritated, half-cryptic about the gathering storm clouds above his head. 'I have the memory of an elephant. I only ask to be left to work in peace,' he said enigmatically after Eder had scored a stunning equaliser in rainy Sofia as a riposte to Roberto Mancini and others who condemned his inclusion. Conte is also certain Juventus hold a grudge against him because he left in order to replace Cesare Prandelli at national level. The Azzurri players are certainly behind Conte. Without attacking stars like Paolo Rossi, Roberto Baggio or Francesco Totti to call upon, the manager has had to rely on teamwork, a 3-5-2 system with wingbacks, and loyalty to his squad. Conte has also been criticised for including South American-born player Eder in his Italy squad . Southampton striker Graziano Pelle has kept his place despite a run of one goal in 16 matches for his club and should be involved on Tuesday night where he could face club-mate Nathaniel Clyne. 'He (Conte) is a really good manager. In Italy, it's normal people try to say something bad about the manager but the players have confidence in him, he has given us a lot of new ideas,' said Pelle. 'There are people who agree or disagree that Eder should have been picked. As players, we are glad he is with us because he has a lot of quality. I played with him for Sampdoria and gave him the No17 shirt to wear against Bulgaria because I scored in it last time – I said it would bring him luck! 'He is part of Italy now and he has to show he is proud of it. It has happened before and will happen again.' Southampton striker Graziano Pelle has kept his place despite a run of one goal in 16 matches for his club . The reaction of home fans to Eder, who moved to Italy at the age of 16, and Argentine-born Vazquez will be interesting. Diego Costa, born and raised in Brazil, was jeered by some Spanish fans when he elected to play for his adopted country, and Mancini is among those to condemn the selection of oriundi (immigrant Italians). However, Conte supporters point out Italy's World Cup-winning teams of 1934, 1938 and 2006 all included players born overseas, the most recent example being Mauro Camoranese from Argentina. Italy needed Eder, named after the 1982 Brazilian World Cup star, in Bulgaria having surrendered an early 1-0 lead to trail 2-1. He was thrown on by Conte to salvage a point and did so with an exquisite turn and right-foot finish that would have done justice to the original Eder. On Sunday, Conte called up Newcastle United defender Davide Santon, currently on loan at Inter Milan, and Ignazio Abate to the squad to face England. Marchisio is ruled out, Andrea Bertolacci is doubtful with a shoulder injury and goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon missed out in Sofia with flu. 'It'll be a prestigious friendly, so we'll test out some players who I have called up,' said Conte. | Antonio Conte's Italy side face England in a friendly game on Tuesday . The Azzurri remain unbeaten under Conte's watch . Italy and England both failed to qualify from Group D at the last World Cup . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Aston Martin will lead the British supercar charge at the Geneva Motor Show next week — just in time for the new UK '15' plate change. If you have a spare £1.8million tucked away, then the Vulcan, a storming two-seater 'hypercar', could be just the job to blow it on. And you'll even get special lessons on how to drive it from a professional racer at a bespoke track day. The new two-seater 'hypercar', the Aston Martin Vulcan (pictured), will set you back £1.8million . The name smacks of Star Trek and the delta-winged bomber that once carried Britain's strategic nuclear deterrent. Indeed Aston Martin's HQ at Gaydon, Warwickshire, was formerly an RAF V-bomber base. Just 24 Vulcans will be built, each exclusively for track use. Powered by a massive sevenlitre, V12 engine tweaked to produce 800bhp — equivalent to eight Ford Fiestas — expect a top speed in excess of 200mph and 0-60mph in three seconds. Aston Martin says it is 'almost infinitely flexible' in terms of colour and trim options. The car will be sold through the firm's VIP sales programme and Q by Aston Martin bespoke personalisation service. Chief executive Dr Andy Palmer says: 'The Vulcan is a rare and thrilling supercar. We have already received strong interest from customers.' ? McLaren's Geneva debut will be its new 675LT variant — a more powerful version of the 650S. The 666 bhp, twin turbo, V8-engined supercar, which accelerates from rest to 62mph in less than three seconds, will have a price tag of around £260,000. A long-lost TV interview with Soviet spy Guy Burgess, which emerged this week, yields a hitherto unknown and fascinating fact about this louche member of the Cambridge Circle of British traitors, which includes Donald Maclean, Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Exiled in Moscow after his flight from Britain, Burgess talks about his passion for cars, and subscribing to Autocar magazine since the age of nine — even while in Russia. His choice of car? Any colour as long as it's red, no doubt. The '15' plate, out tomorrow, is predicted to be good news for the ordinary car buyer, with discounts of up to a third being predicted. Traditionally, March is the month with most car sales, with around one in five new registrations. Manufacturers and industry experts are predicting lots of bargains. Motoring website HonestJohn.co.uk says consumers could save thousands as the cost of a new car falls to a four-year low spurred by lower finance, petrol and insurance costs. Typical interest rates for car finance have dropped by more than 3 per cent over the past four years, deals from High Street lenders have increased dramatically and the cost of borrowing is at an historic low, with the base rate of 0.5 per cent filtering down to car buyers. Daniel Powell, managing editor of HonestJohn, says: 'March is the best time to buy a new car. But consumers should shop around for the best deals. 'Some dealers will offer as much as 30 per cent off list prices.' Highlights include new models from Ford, Skoda and Volkswagen. This month will also see sales of sports utility vehicles boom with the new Fiat 500X, Land Rover Discovery Sport and Honda CR-V making their debuts. BMW's stunning i8 plug-in hybrid sports car has been crowned UK Car of the Year for 2015. The nearest challenger was the Citroen C4 Cactus, followed by the Renault Twingo in third. Competition organiser John Challen says: 'The automotive industry has seen many hybrid models in recent years, but nothing quite like the i8. 'The term game-changer is sometimes over-used when talking about new cars, but in the case of the i8, is totally justified.' A sleek new 200mph baby Bentley fit for a 21st-century James Bond is roaring this way. The wraps are set to come off the company's two-seater Aston Martin rival on Monday on the eve of next week's Geneva Motor Show. But details of the top-secret prototype coupe — with an estimated £130,000 price tag when it goes on sale within three years — have been leaked out. Bosses believe it's just the job to tempt 007 to defect from his five decade big-screen affair with Aston Martin — and go back to his first love from the original Ian Fleming books, in which he drove a supercharged 'blowers' Bentley. Motoring magazine Autocar has produced images of how the Crewe-built car will look. The sleek new 200mph Bentley coupe is on its way. Motoring magazine Autocar has produced images of how the Crewe-built car will look (pictured) It comes as Bentley also prepares to launch its first 4x4 SUV, the Bentayga. Autocar editor-in-chief Steve Cropley says in the latest edition of the world's longest-running motoring magazine that Bentley is out to 'steal Aston Martin's lunch'. The new car is likely to be powered initially by a specially tweaked 500bhp, four-litre, twinturbo, V8 engine introduced recently into other Bentley models. But higher-powered options are likely to match the 200mph top speed of other cars in the firm's range. Bentley sales director Kevin Rose says: 'The advantage of a smaller car is that it would enable us to have something to go up against Aston Martin or Maserati.' | The new two-seater Aston Martin Vulcan will set you back £1.8million . The V12 engine is the equivalent of eight Ford Fiestas . Vulcan will reach top speeds of 200mph and 0-60mph in three seconds . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Martin Johnson has offered to help NFL teams with their tackling. Rugby has been used by Super Bowl-winning coach Pete Carroll to 'take the head out of the game' and its influence could be further felt. Johnson, the fearsome World Cup-winning captain and former England coach, says former rugby professionals could assist the college game and the NFL. Martin Johnson rampages through the Australian rearguard on that glorious day in November 2003 . 'It depends if it becomes the vogue but I can see a glut of former rugby players offering themselves up as tackling gurus to the NFL and college game. I think in the world we live in now, every team will want to be seen to do the right thing and I think the NFL teams will consider getting rugby guys in,' he told Britviewnfl.com. The NFL faces a class action lawsuit from former players over hiding the effects of concussion. Chris Borland, a highly-rated 49ers linebacker, was so concerned the safety of the game that he announced his retirement aged 24. 'I would always offer my knowledge to NFL teams if they want to talk to me about tackling. I’m not saying I’m any sort of guru but I would be willing to talk to them if any of the NFL teams were interested. It’s very real from now on with that Borland news, if it wasn’t already.' Chris Borland (left) pursues Seattle's Doug Baldwin. The 24-year-old retired this week due to health concerns . Johnson also spoke of Seattle Seahawks' adoption of rugby techniques to make his team tackle better - and safer. 'I think it is very rare for American sport to look outside of American sport so for them to look at another sport and for Pete Carroll to show videos of rugby, that makes you say, ‘Oh, OK, that’s interesting.’ I’ve seen the Seattle guys training without helmets at times and that’s great because then you really do have to think about your head and your technique, because you have to get that technique right.' | Johnson says ex-rugby players could advise NFL teams on art of tackling . The Seattle Seahawks implemented rugby techniques last season . With a concussion crisis looming, player safety is becoming a hot topic . The World Cup-winner is a huge NFL fan . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Formula One needs teams like Marussia to survive and thrive, rivals said after the tail-enders moved closer to a return to racing. While Caterham appear destined for the scrap heap, or at least the liquidation of their assets, Marussia were named on the official Formula One entry list on Friday after securing their exit from administration. 'I am so pleased... I think it's great to see them back,' Williams technical head Pat Symonds, who joined his current team after a stint at Marussia, told Reuters at the final pre-season test. Marussia were named on the official Formula One entry list after securing their exit from administration . Will Stevens has been confirmed as Manor's first race driver for the upcoming 2015 season . '(Team principal) John (Booth) and (sporting director) Graeme (Lowdon) are two great guys, real racers. I started 35 years ago at Toleman and Toleman was not as professional as Marussia,' he added. 'But the seed of that team produced Benetton and Renault and now Lotus. (Designer) Rory Byrne, all his wins, my career. There is such a place for teams like that, they are so important to the sport.' With Caterham's demise, Formula One will have just 10 teams this season with the future of some of the smaller outfits far from secure. Struggling Caterham appear destined for the scrap heap, or at least the liquidation of their assets . Marussia, who are entered as Manor Marussia F1 subject to conditions including their car passing a crash test and complying with the 2015 technical regulations. 'Against all the odds it looks like they are going to be in Melbourne, which is fantastic,' Symonds said. Force India deputy principal Bob Fernley, whose privately-owned team vetoed a proposal for Marussia to be allowed to race temporarily with their 2014 car, also welcomed their return while defending his earlier stance. Force India deputy principal Bob Fernley welcomed Marussia's return . 'It was entirely safety related. Why would we allow a technically unsafe chassis to race when everybody else has made them safe?' he told Reuters. 'It wasn't that we were against the concession, it was against the fact that it was carte blanche. What were we going to do, allow the 2014 car in for the whole year? In which case why have we gone and made 2015 cars? 'All we can do is wish success. If they can do that (satisfy the 2015 regulations), that's what they should have done in the first place.' | Marussia were named on the official Formula One entry list on Friday . The news came after Marussia confirmed their exit from administration . With Caterham's demise, Formula One will have just 10 teams this season . Marussia still need to pass crash test and comply with the technical regs . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | On the 27th of February American political drama House of Cards released its entire third season on Netflix. Within 24 hours of first being pirated it had been illegally downloaded nearly 700,000 times. Among those who pirated the television series were 40,557 Australians, who ripped off the show more than any other nation, per capita. Figures gathered by piracy tracker Excipio and reported by Variety revealed 681,889 unique browsers illegally downloaded the highly anticipated third season of House of Cards on the day after it was released. Scroll down for video . On the 27th of February American political drama House of Cards released its entire third season on Netflix, but within 24 hours of first being pirated it had been illegally downloaded nearly 700,000 times . Among those who pirated the television series were 40,557 Australians, who ripped off the show more than any other nation, per capita . Back in February 2014, the second season of the Netflix series had 320,927 downloaders within 24 hours of being pirated. According to the overall statistics China had the most nationals obtain the season 3 illegally, with a figure of 60,538, while the US - despite having access to the show on Netflix - was close behind with 50,008 people who torrented it. India with 47,106 ranked third on the top ten list, Australia was fourth with 40, 557 and Poland fifth with 37,552. The UK (32,703), Canada (27,584), France (27,151), Greece (20,551) and the Netherlands (20,402) rounded out the top ten. Figures gathered by piracy tracker Excipio and reported by Variety revealed 681,889 unique browsers illegally downloaded the highly anticipated third season of House of Cards on the day after it was released . According to the overall statistics China had the most nationals obtain the season 3 illegally, with a figure of 60,538 . Just last week a consumer advocacy group slammed new proposals to reduce online piracy as 'truly frightening', as its revealed they could expose Australian internet users to unlimited damages payout to Hollywood studios. Under the new Copyright Notice Scheme Industry Code, anyone with an internet connection could potentially face legal threats from Hollywood studios for illegally downloading movies, TV shows, and music. Consumer group Choice labelled the plan, which was compiled by Australia's largest internet service providers (ISP's) at the request of the federal government, as 'medieval' and said it 'reads like a horror movie script'. The scheme could come into affect as soon as September this year. Under the proposed code, a three-strikes system would be introduced for illegal downloads. Customers suspected of illegally downloading content will be sent a series of notices from their ISP's - a warning, an 'education' notice, and a final notice. Consumer advocacy group Choice has slammed the Code as 'frightening' and is calling for amendments . The breaches will be identified through technology which tracks activity on internet protocol addresses, and a notice will then be sent to the account holder to advise them of the suspected infringement. If offenders receive a a third warning, Internet Service Providers will be allowed to provide the customers details - a move that would allow the copyright holder to target the user directly. Choice campaign manager Erin Turner said that the new code could funnel average Australians into a frightening and confusing court battle. 'The code means that anyone with an internet connection could be under threat from legal action. Often consumers share with flatmates, partners, or family, which means that even those who don't download illegally could be taken to court,' Ms Turner told Daily Mail Australia. The Communications Alliance, the industry body backing the proposed code, released a statement last week emphasising the 'public education' elements of the code, but noted that the scheme did provide a process of 'facilitated preliminary discovery'. 'Ultimately we’re trying to strike a balance. We’re trying to ensure privacy and that personal details are protected, that any allegation (of copyright infringement) will be independently reviewed, that customers don’t face sanctions,' John Stanton from the Communication Alliance told news.com.au. The discovery process means that ISP's would be obligated to aid 'rights holders'- such a Hollywood studios- to locate and take legal action against those suspected of illegally downloading content. In Australia, piracy levels hit a peak last year when 1.5 million people downloaded the season finale of Game of Thrones. Piracy levels hit a peak last year when 1.5 million people downloaded the season finale of Game of Thrones . Foxtel has exclusive rights to the fantasy series leading to criticism by consumer groups . 55% of Australians who downloaded content illegally, including Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul (above) said it was because of a lack of access . While the statement also said that the code 'contains strong safeguards against any threat to the privacy of internet users' and that the consumer could appeal the final notice, Ms Turner said that Choice had serious concerns about the consequences for consumers. The ISP's- including Telstra, Optus, and iiNet- are obligated after the final warning to co-operate when rights holders wish to locate the consumer suspected of illegally downloading content. In a case earlier in February, the rights holders of the Oscar-winning film Dallas Buyer Club demanded that ISP iiNet hand over the contact information of customers who had illegally downloaded the movie. The ISP expressed concerns the rights holder would send invoices to customers demanding they pay fines in the thousands of dollars to avoid going to court over the matter, reported news.com.au. 'They can't oppose it, they have to participate when the rights holders want to take consumers to court. We are very worried about the lack of protection provided to everyday Australians, who could face huge fines that don't match the crime,' said Ms Turner. 'The code is an uncapped system of fines, which means that there is no limit to what someone could be made to pay under the scheme,' she said. Ms Turner said that 55% of those that downloaded illegally had tried to obtain content through legal sources . In Feburary, the rights holders of the Oscar-winning film Dallas Buyer Club (above) demanded that ISP iiNet hand over the contact information of customers who had illegally downloaded the movie . The ISP expressed concerns the rights holder of the Dallas Buyers Club (above) would send invoices to customers demanding they pay fines in the thousands of dollars to avoid going to court over the matter . Unlike in New Zealand, Australia has no limit to fines under the Copyright Act, and it is up to the judge's discretion as to what the consumer is fined. 'In the US, which also has an uncapped system, a consumer was sued by Sony BMG and fined $675,000 for downloading and uploading 30 songs,' said Ms Turner. 'This is why we are worried, this is a completely disproportionate system. We are not talking about a slap on the wrist, the punishment nowhere near fits the crime,' she said. The Communication Alliance maintains that while the scheme may not be a popular move with some customer, the industry body made genuine efforts to provide a reasonable balance between education and preventing further illegal downloading. Ms Turner said that while it was fantastic to see new streaming service such as Stan available in Australia, the country was still very behind the kind of access others around the world enjoyed . 'Consumers find it very frustrating when they know the content is online, but that they are blocked from accessing it. It makes very little sense to them,' said Ms Turner . 'I don’t expect there to be universal acclaim, but it’s a scheme that’s fair, that’s not punitive and that balances competing interests,' he said. Choice has been vocal about providing consumers with a greater range of legal options to download the content they are seeking so that they don't resort to illegal content. 'We did a survey last year which found that a third of Australians download illegally, and more watch the illegal content,' said Ms Turner. 'When we asked people the reason they downloaded, 55% said it was because of a lack of access, and that they had first tried to obtain the content through legal sources,' she said. Choice is calling on Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull to intervene and ensure proper protection for consumers under the code . 'Consumers find it very frustrating when they know the content is online, but that they are blocked from accessing it. It makes very little sense to them.' The code indicates that rights holders need to be working towards initiatives which 'include continuing efforts of Rights Holders to ensure timely and ready availability to Australian consumers of lawful content alternatives.' However, Ms Turner said that while it was fantastic to see new streaming service such as Stan available in Australia, the country was still very behind the kind of access others around the world enjoyed. Choice is calling on Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull to intervene and ensure proper protection for consumers under the code, and have launched a campaign urging him to take responsibility for the internet policy. | Australians downloaded the third House of Cards series more than any other nation per capita . 681,889 unique browsers illegally downloaded the highly anticipated third season worldwide in the 24 hours after it was released . Every episode of the new season was released on Netflix on February 27 . Last month a new proposal to reduce online piracy were announced . Consumer group Choice slammed the scheme calling it 'medieval' |
Extract the islands that are part of the Madeira and Savage Islands archipelagos in Portugal. Separate them with a comma. | The archipelago includes the islands of Madeira, Porto Santo, and the Desertas, administered together with the separate archipelago of the Savage Islands. | Madeira, Porto Santo, Desertas, Savage Islands |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | A convicted robber has sparked outrage after posting photos of himself on Facebook posing with fellow inmates in his jail cell. Adam Ali is just nine months into a seven year sentence for his part in a robbery on a cash-change truck at a motorway service station where the van driver was taken hostage. But last month, the 34-year-old was seen posting pictures of himself and fellow inmates from his cell at Featherstone Prison in Wolverhampton- where the use of mobile phones and social networking sites are banned. Adam Ali (pictured, centre) is just nine months into a seven year sentence for his part in a robbery on a cash-change truck at a motorway service station where the van driver was taken hostage . Jail bosses are now investigating the Facebook uploads, which were removed within hours of being made aware of the pictures. The brazen pictures show the smiling father-of-six, dressed smartly in a grey shirt, posing with his fellow convicts. Ali even made one of the images his profile picture. His posts also attracted plenty of comments from his 384 friends with one saying: 'Looks like a nice flat you got there. Is it one or two bedroom, make sure you lock the front door of a night. I've heard it's a bit rough in that area, full of criminals.' But just last month, the 34-year-old was seen posting pictures of himself and fellow inmates on Facebook (pictured) The photos were taken in his cell at Featherstone Prison in Wolverhampton- where the use of mobile phones and social networking sites are banned . But the status updates have landed the convict in deep trouble. A spokesman for the Prison Service said: 'It is totally unacceptable for prisoners to access social networking sites or instruct others to do so on their behalf. 'If a prisoner breaks the rules they can be stripped of their privileges, have time added on to their sentence and may be reported to the police for further action. Facebook will close down accounts being updated by, or on behalf of, serving prisoners.' The Ministry of Justice department also confirmed it had asked Facebook to remove the pictures of the prisoner and his profile. Ali, from Great Barr, Birmingham, was jailed last June for the robbery on the cash exchange truck. The van had been carrying £465,000 to Staffordshire's V Festival in August 2013 when Ali and his accomplices targeted the driver when he stopped at a Hopwood Service Station on the M42. Jail bosses are now investigating the Facebook uploads, which were removed within hours of being made aware of the pictures . The brazen pictures show the smiling father-of-six, dressed smartly in a grey shirt, posing with his fellow convicts . Dressed in hoods and ski masks the gang took the driver hostage, bundling him into a high-powered Audi, while Ali drove the vehicle to a field near Alvechurch, where he was due to meet his accomplices. The Government announced that phone networks could soon be compelled to block mobile phones and SIM cards being used in prisons in a proposed amendment to the Serious Crime Bill. If approved, the legislation will mean that, once a phone has been identified, the prison service will be able to apply to a court for it to be disconnected without needing to seize the phone or prove it is being used by a specific prisoner. In 2013, a total of 7,451 seizures was made of illicit mobile phones or SIM cards in prisons. Ali was jailed at Worcester Crown alongside with Leon Bell, 37, of Sheldon, and John Wall, 50, of Washwood Heath. All pleaded guilty. Bell was jailed for eight years and Wall was given seven. A fourth man, Leon Brown, 38, Hall Green, was convicted of robbery last year and jailed for 13 years. The court heard that the gang followed the low-profile cash-change truck from a depot in Oxford. Bell and Brown, wearing hoods and ski masks, grabbed the driver at the service station. Wall was to meet them in Alvechurch but was picked up by police while driving there in a van. The rest of the gang then diverted to Alvechurch railway station where the terrified cash delivery driver was forced to help empty the money from his van before being locked inside. The three were arrested after a high-speed chase involving the Audi. His brazen posts had even attracted comments from some his 384 friends who jokingly complimented Ali on his 'nice flat' Ali, from Great Barr, Birmingham, was jailed last June for the robbery on the cash exchange truck . | Adam Ali is currently serving a seven year sentence at Featherstone Prison . He was jailed last June for a robbery where a van driver was taken hostage . But last month Ali posted pictures of him with other convicts in his cell . Bosses are now investigating the use of Facebook which is banned in jail . |
What professions are likely to be pursued in Houston? | The arrival of the 20th century brought a convergence of economic factors that fueled rapid growth in Houston, including a burgeoning port and railroad industry, the decline of Galveston as Texas's primary port following a devastating 1900 hurricane, the subsequent construction of the Houston Ship Channel, and the Texas oil boom. In the mid-20th century, Houston's economy diversified, as it became home to the Texas Medical Center—the world's largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions—and NASA's Johnson Space Center, home to the Mission Control Center. | Houston appears to be a good place to be a doctor, aerospace engineer, or researcher. In the past it may have been a hotbed for workers in the oil or transportation industries. |
From the passage provided extract names of countries where Anatrachyntis badia lives and place them in a bullet list. | Anatrachyntis badia, the Florida pink scavenger, is a species of moth of the family Cosmopterigidae. It was first described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1962. It is found in the southern United States from Florida to California and as far north as Maryland. It is an introduced species in Europe, where it has been recorded infrequently from Italy, Greece, Spain, Malta, the United Kingdom, Poland and Turkey through accidental importation in pomegranates. In Germany, it was first recorded in 2011 in a tropical greenhouse in a zoological garden, where caterpillars where found living in colonies of the mealybug Palmicultor lumpurensis on bamboo. It has also been recorded from Hawaii.
The wingspan is 9–10 mm (0.35–0.39 in).
The larvae are mainly scavengers, feeding on dry or decaying fruit, dead floral parts, and sooty mold among fruit clusters and under sepals. The larvae have been recorded feeding on cones of several species of Pinus and Cassia pods, dead fruits of peach and loquat, lime, grapefruit, banana, cabbage, coconut blossoms and elm leaves. During summer, larvae may nibble on rind of ripe oranges, often near the stem end or on the sides of fruit in a cluster. The feeding is usually superficial and does not cause appreciable damage. | - United States,
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Extract the main actors and actresses who played in the show Parks and Recreation. | Parks and Recreation (also known as Parks and Rec) is an American political satire mockumentary sitcom television series created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur. The series aired on NBC from April 9, 2009, to February 24, 2015, for 125 episodes, over seven seasons. A special reunion episode aired on April 30, 2020. The series stars Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, a perky, mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks Department of Pawnee, a fictional town in Indiana. The ensemble and supporting cast features Rashida Jones as Ann Perkins, Paul Schneider as Mark Brendanawicz, Aziz Ansari as Tom Haverford, Nick Offerman as Ron Swanson, Aubrey Plaza as April Ludgate, Chris Pratt as Andy Dwyer, Adam Scott as Ben Wyatt, Rob Lowe as Chris Traeger, Jim O'Heir as Garry "Jerry" Gergich, Retta as Donna Meagle, and Billy Eichner as Craig Middlebrooks. | Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, Chriss Pratt, Adam Scott, Rob Lowe, Jim O'Heir, Retta, Billy Eichner |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Bump on the head or not, Fernando Alonso is the same wily maverick he always was. This most brilliant yet political of drivers, who is apt to spell the word team with the pronoun ‘I’, delivered his disloyal lines here yesterday quietly, courteously and devastatingly. A steering problem, he told a press conference before Sunday’s Malaysian Grand Prix, was the cause of the McLaren driver’s apparently innocuous accident during pre-season testing in Barcelona last month. Just one thing: McLaren repeatedly said there was nothing wrong with their car. Calling on every conceivable bit of tele-metry, they compiled a 37-page report, which they presented to the FIA, substantiating that view. Fernando Alonso stands in front of the world's press as he poses for the cameras ahead of Sunday's race . The Spaniard is back in action this weekend after missing the season-opening Australian Grand Prix . Alonso has claimed his steering wheel locked which caused his pre-season testing crash in Barcelona . ‘The steering problem came in the middle of turn three,’ elaborated Alonso, who missed the opening race in Melbourne as he recovered from the crash that threatened his career. ‘It locked into the right and when I approached the wall I braked at the last moment, I downshifted from fifth to third, and unfortunately we are still missing some data.’ How routine steering data would not be readily available baffled most observers, including a host of former drivers. ‘I’ve listened to Alonso’s very clear explanation of the incident,’ said broadcaster Martin Brundle, who drove in 158 grands prix. ‘Now I’m really confused.’ One of the FIA’s most senior technical officials commended McLaren’s report as honest and robust. Why, then, would the Spaniard blame a steering problem when there is apparently no supporting evidence? Alonso is set for his second McLaren debut after he left the team at the end of the 2007 campaign . The Spaniard was in good spirits as he addressed the media in Sepang after being declared fit to race . The two most obvious reasons are that he was either too proud to admit he made an error, or a possible neurological glitch caused him to black out prior to hitting the wall (even though he was changing gears, he may have been semi-conscious as he did so). It appears he did not mention any steering problem to McLaren until last week - three weeks after the accident. They then smuggled a quotation from him citing this explanation into the middle of a press release on Monday, perhaps to appease him. What they did not expect was Alonso to make such a fuss about the issue when he spoke in the Sepang paddock. That left McLaren snookered. They could not disregard their meticulous data, nor could they publicly argue with their £25million-a-year driver - relations between the team and Alonso still have not entirely recovered from the fractious year he spent at McLaren in 2007. Alonso barely speaks to Ron Dennis, the McLaren chairman. His relationship with the de facto team principal Eric Boullier, who was not at McLaren during Alonso’s first spell there, is somewhat more trusting but he is closer to Andrea Stella, an Italian who moved with him from Ferrari to remain his race engineer. These scenes echoed 2007, when Alonso threatened to report incriminating evidence about Dennis to the FIA during the Spygate scandal. Alonso arrives in the Sepang paddock for the Malaysian Grand Prix; the second round of the championship . The double world champion in the paddock with compatriot Carlos Sainz prior to Thursday's media briefing . Back then, the team were split in two. Alonso and his manager Luis Garcia Abad would brief Spanish journalists in one corner. The same procedure happened at the team’s hospitality area here on Thursday. Alonso was again surrounded by his cabal - Abad and his deputy Alberto Fernandez, and physiotherapist Edoardo Bendinelli - as he ate jacket potatoes as part of the so-called ‘boys’ lunch’ ... the meal provided for the team’s mechanics and engineers. By this point, Alonso, who arrived at the track at 9.45am, had been cleared by the FIA’s doctors to compete on Sunday, a virtual formality after he passed more extensive tests by three Cambridge University doctors at the weekend. Yet still the mystery goes on. Alonso said he was ‘perfectly conscious at the time’ of the accident - a version of events that seems to contradicts with McLaren’s public statements and eyewitness accounts at the scene. Alonso insisted he will have no problems stepping back into the cockpit for first practice on Friday . Alonso smiles in his car in the garage at Sepang, home of this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix . ‘I lost consciousness in the ambulance or in the clinic at the circuit but the doctors said this is normal because of the medication they gave me for the helicopter transfer and the checks they did in hospital,’ he said. ‘There is a time I don’t remember from two o’clock to six o’clock, but that was normal on the medication.’ Alonso more plausibly denied reports originating in Spain that he woke up believing himself to be a teenage go-karter. He said he could remember everything the following day, but then said it took him ‘three or four days’ to gather his memory. Baffling. But not for his team-mate Jenson Button, who said: ‘I’ve seen every single bit of data many times. Nothing has changed. It all says that the car is OK.’ It was Button’s polite way of saying what we were all thinking about the confused nature of Alonso’s testimony. | Fernando Alonso has spoken out for first time since crash in Barcelona . He sustained concussion and was ruled out of season opener in Australia . But Spaniard has been declared fit for this weekend's race in Malaysia . Alonso claims steering wheel failure caused his pre-season testing crash . And he denied reports in Spanish media he 'woke up in 1995' |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Four Georgia teens are under arrest after stealing a goat so one boy could allegedly use it in a prom proposal. Georgia police say the teens were busted and charged with livestock theft after the homeowner called 911 to report suspicious activity. A witness said they saw four men on the property and two suspicious vehicles parked outside. Scroll down for video . Four Georgia teens allegedly stole a goat so one boy could allegedly use it in a prom proposal . Three teens were busted for the theft along with a fourth unidentified 16-year-old who'll face juvenile charges . The homeowner confronted the boys, telling cops that 'the males looked like they had something large in their hands that they were loading into one of the trucks,' The Smoking Gun reports. Police later stopped a vehicle matching the description given by the homeowner, finding a goat inside. My Fox Atlanta reports the goat, named Chip, was the property of the homeowner's neighbor. Jacob Michels, 17, told police he wanted the animal 'because he thought he would ask a girl to the prom by saying, ‘Would you goat with me to prom?’' The boys were spotted by a neighbor across the street as the made off with the goat . Michels was handcuffed along with fellow 17-year-olds Walker Boston and Brendan Lawle . A fourth teen, 16, was not identified as he faces juvenile charges. 'Well, you know, it's quite possible that these teens didn't realize the severity of what they were doing,' Milton Police Captain Shawn McCarty told reporters. 'Apparently, this was supposed to be a prank.' | Jacob Michels, 17, told police he wanted the animal 'because he thought he would ask a girl to the prom by saying, ‘Would you goat with me to prom?’' Michels was handcuffed along with fellow 17-year-olds Walker Boston and Brendan Lawle as well as one unidentified 16-year-old . Boys face livestock theft charges . |
Who wrote the TV series Babylon5? | Babylon 5 is an American space opera television series created by writer and producer J. Michael Straczynski, under the Babylonian Productions label, in association with Straczynski's Synthetic Worlds Ltd. and Warner Bros. Domestic Television. After the successful airing of a test pilot movie on February 22, 1993, Babylon 5: The Gathering, Warner Bros. commissioned the series for production in May 1993 as part of its Prime Time Entertainment Network (PTEN). The show premiered in the US on January 26, 1994, and ran for five 22-episode seasons. | Babylon 5 is an American television series created by writer and producer J. Michael Straczynski. |
What role did barrels of benzol play in the explosion of the Mont-Blanc? | On the morning of 6 December 1917, the French cargo ship SS Mont-Blanc collided with the Norwegian vessel SS Imo in the waters of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The Mont-Blanc, laden with high explosives, caught fire and exploded, devastating the Richmond district of Halifax. At least 1,782 people were killed, largely in Halifax and Dartmouth, by the blast, debris, fires, or collapsed buildings, and an estimated 9,000 others were injured. The blast was the largest human-made explosion at the time. It released the equivalent energy of roughly 2.9 kilotons of TNT (12 TJ).
Mont-Blanc was under orders from the French government to carry her cargo from New York City via Halifax to Bordeaux, France. At roughly 8:45 am, she collided at low speed, approximately one knot (1.2 mph or 1.9 km/h), with the unladen Imo, chartered by the Commission for Relief in Belgium to pick up a cargo of relief supplies in New York. On the Mont-Blanc, the impact damaged benzol barrels stored on deck, leaking vapours which were ignited by sparks from the collision, setting off a fire on board that quickly grew out of control. Approximately 20 minutes later at 9:04:35 am, the Mont-Blanc exploded. | The impact of the SS Mont-Blanc and the SS Imo damaged barrels of benzol which were stored on the deck of the Mont-Blanc. The damaged barrels leaked vapours which were ignited by sparks which set off a fire. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | In the Sixties, George Harrison penned 'Blue Jay Way' and experimented with LSD along with the other Beatles in the build-up to their 1967 Magical Mystery Tour album in his house in Esher Surrey. And now a six-bedroom mansion - built near to where Harrison's colourful bungalow 'Kinfauns' once stood – is on the market for almost £10million. While not a part of the 'Blue Jay' property, the words 'I love George', carved into a wooden gate in the driveway by an obsessed fan, are still visible today at the entrance. Harrison lived in the bungalow from 1964 to 1970 and felt so inspired by the book Tantrum Art that he painted the outside in psychedelic patterns with the help of his first wife Patti Boyd. A six-bedroom mansion - built near to where George Harrison's colourful bungalow 'Kinfauns' once stood - is on the market for almost £10million. While not part of the property, the words 'I love George' carved into a wooden gate in the driveway are still visible today (pictured) The 'Blue Jay' mansion in Esher, Surrey, boasts a gym, library, formal dining room, en-suite staff accommodation and a four-car garage . The new home is built near where Harrison's colourful bungalow 'Kinfauns' once stood. Pictured is the musician with Sue Baker's son Philip . 'Blue'Jay boasts a swimming pool, games room and 700-bottle wine cellar has been built on the land in Claremont Park Estate. 'Blue Jay claims some celebrity status. In the sixties the driveway to the property formed part of the gardens to Beatle George Harrison's country house "Kinfauns",' said Savills' Trevor Kearney. The 'entirely unique, contemporary designed' 13,000 sq ft country house has an open plan living room, pictured with a grand piano . Blue Jay sits within the original walled garden designed by Sir John Vanburgh, the 17th Century architect best known for Castle Howard and Blenheim Palace . Buyers can look forward to this stylish-looking indoor pool area complete with spiral staircase and huge windows with views over the garden . The property even comes with a sauna area and gym. Steps lead down into an indoor pool in the luxury spa area . Buyers can also look forward to this minimalist bathroom with a freestanding bath tub, contemporary sinks and double wall mirrors . John Lennon and Yoko Ono retreated to Kinfauns during their first LSD trip in 1965 with Harrison and his first wife. The Beatles recorded a number of demos at the colourful bungalow after a stay at the Maharishi’s ashram in Rishikesh, India. These became known as the Kinfauns Demos or Esher Demos and they feature a number of hits that eventually made it onto the White Album. They also feature early versions of Paul McCartney's 'Junk', which would later appear on his 1970 solo record and Lennon's 'Jealous Guy' (then called 'Child of Nature'), which was released on his 1971 album Imagine. Blue Jay sits within the original walled garden designed by Sir John Vanburgh, the 17th Century architect best known for Castle Howard and Blenheim Palace. The mansion has a gym, library, formal dining room, en-suite staff accommodation and a four-car garage with under floor heating. It is on the market for £9.9million. 'A gymnasium with wall to ceiling glass sliding doors overlooks the swimming pool, opening out onto a timber decking area that features an illuminated circular staircase leading down to the pool side bar and sauna areas,' said a spokesman. The mansion has a gym, library, formal dining room, en-suite staff accommodation and a four-car garage with under floor heating. It is on the market for £9.9million . Harrison lived in the bungalow from 1964 to 1970 and felt so inspired by the book Tantrum Art that he painted the outside in psychedelic patterns with the help of his first wife Patti Boyd . Harrison's song 'Blue Jay Way' with the famous opening lyric 'There's a fog upon LA' was inspired by a stay at 1567 Blue Jay Way (pictured) in the Hollywood Hills in 1967 . The six-bedroom mansion has a formal dining room with a modern fireplace, reception room and a patio area to enjoy al-fresco meals . 'The circular atrium is also reflected in the curved banquette seating in the formal reception room, continuing this theme through to the stunning bespoke kitchen and the breath-taking double height indoor swimming pool complex.' Harrison's song 'Blue Jay Way' with the famous opening lyric 'There's a fog upon LA' was inspired by a stay at 1567 Blue Jay Way in the Hollywood Hills in 1967. According to legend Harrison was sitting in the home playing his organ while waiting for someone to pick him up and in those brief moments inspiration struck, and his hit song was written. It was first recorded and released by the Beatles on their Magical Mystery Tour album and EP in 1967. The majestic home overlooks Los Angeles and is within the Bird Streets, a residential area known to be an exclusive enclave popular with celebrities. Do you know who carved this message? Email [email protected] or call 02036154835. From luxury mansions in the English countryside to a sweeping ranch in Colorado, properties lived in by John, Paul, George and Ringo attract huge interest. But as well as the glamorous abodes, even their humble childhood homes manage to generate excitement among fans. Just weeks ago the Liverpool house where Sir Paul McCartney lived as a child sold in six minutes at auction to an anonymous local buyer for £150,000. The childhood home of Sir Paul McCartney (pictured centre) sold for £150,000 in just six minutes - and for more than double the average price for a property on the road in the Speke area of Liverpool . The terraced home in Western Avenue, Speke, was where the musician lived with his parents from 1947 until the mid-1950s. In October, a home where George Harrison spent some of his youth - also in Speke - was snapped up at auction by a super fan. Beatles fanatic Jackie Holmes, from London, bought the Liverpool property for £156,000 at the auction which took place at Liverpool's Cavern Club. The property in Upton Green, was home to the musician during Beatle-mania and was a popular hang-out for the band during their early years. A year earlier, John Lennon's childhood home at 9 Newcastle Road in Wavertree, sold at auction for £480,000. In December, it was reported that Ringo Starr and his wife were trying to find a buyer for his $3.85million Colorado ranch (pictured) As Beatlemania took off, members of the Fab Four were soon seen in upmarket properties around the globe. And in recent years, luxury homes they have occupied have continued to hit the headlines. In December, it was reported that Ringo Starr and his wife had put his country estate in Surrey on the market for more than $20million - and that he was also trying to find a buyer for his $3.85million Colorado ranch. The ranch, located about 30 minutes outside Aspen in Woody Creek on 15.8 acres, sits on the banks of the Roaring Fork River and has three bedrooms, a living room that features vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams and a neat rock fireplace. Last year a three-bedroom flat in Knightsbridge shared by George Harrison and Ringo Starr at the height of Beatlemania went on the market for £2.5million . The 17th-century Surrey estate sits on 200 acres of land, and was purchased for just $3.1million by Starr in 1999. Last year a three-bedroom flat shared by George Harrison and Ringo Starr at the height of Beatlemania went on the market for £2.5million. The musicians moved into the apartment in Knightsbridge in 1964 - the year of their first world tour. The pair - who shared with Harrison's then girlfriend, model Pattie Boyd - also briefly lived in two other flats in the central London apartment building. In 2013, a bohemian home in the Hollywood Hills where John Lennon once stayed went on the market for $1million. | Six-bedroom mansion called 'Blue Jay' has been put on the market for almost £10million in Esher, Surrey . In the Sixties, the driveway to 'Blue Jay' formed part of George Harrison's country house 'Kinfauns' He lived in 'Kinfauns' bungalow from 1964 to 1970 and painted the outer walls with psychedelic patterns . The original gate to 'Kinfauns', although not part of the 'Blue Jay' property, can be seen in the driveway and has the words 'I love George' carved into it . New mansion has a gym overlooking the swimming pool, a four-car garage, games room and 700-bottle wine cellar . |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Gary Cahill has hinted Chelsea are feeling the pressure of the Premier League title run-in. Jose Mourinho's men are chasing a first Premier League title in five years. The Blues have four draws in their last six games in all competitions, including on Sunday at home to Southampton as they missed the chance to move eight points clear. Chelsea defender Gary Cahill tussles with Southampton forward Shane Long at Stamford Bridge on Sunday . Diego Costa (second from left) opens the scoring in Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Southampton . Two of those draws were against Paris St Germain, in exiting the Champions League on away goals, while one of the two wins in the same unbeaten run secured the first silverware of the season. 'We're desperate... not desperate, it's the wrong word - we're looking for the next convincing win, the next win, to get us back up and running,' Cahill told Chelsea TV. 'We should be going out playing with freedom and not feeling the pressure. 'We should be going out and enjoying (it). I think that comes with winning games. The next win I'm sure is just around the corner for us.' Hull, Chelsea's next opponents on Sunday, have been warned, particularly as the Blues have a full week's preparation, unusual at this time of the season. 'We're out the competitions, apart from the Premier League,' Cahill said. 'We can prepare well. A week, which is rare for us, to prepare for the next game, which is important.' Chelsea lost on New Year's Day at Tottenham - whom they beat two months later in the Capital One Cup final at Wembley - but since exiting the FA Cup to Bradford, have won half of their games in an unbeaten 10-match run. Former Atletico Madrid striker Costa celebrates with team-mates including Cesc Fabregas (left) Chelsea remain six points clear of second-placed Manchester City following their draw with Saints . The Blues' nearest rivals Manchester City lost at Burnley on Saturday but Mourinho's men were unable to fully exploit the slip, instead enhancing their advantage, which includes a game in hand, to six points. Mourinho refuses to believe it is purely a two-team race between Chelsea and City, with Arsenal seven points behind and Manchester United eight adrift. The draw with Southampton came in the first match after the European exit to PSG. Cahill, who has won the European Cup with Chelsea, but is yet to win a Premier League title, said: 'Playing for this club the expectations are so high. We didn't lose the (PSG) game, we drew. All of a sudden everyone's saying 'what's happening here?' 'As players we have to focus on the job in hand and that's the Premier League. 'I'm sure we'll kick on. Man City dropped points and we picked up another point. Our goal difference is good. 'It's by far the end of the world, but we're looking for the next result. 'It's a massive opportunity for us this season, everybody knows (that). Southampton midfielder Dusan Tadic scores his side's equaliser from the penalty spot at Stamford Bridge . Chelsea skipper John Terry looks dejected after the final whistle as the Blues drop points again . 'Ten games left to go now and we're in a fantastic position.' Mourinho bemoaned Southampton being awarded a penalty and Chelsea being denied one when Branislav Ivanovic appeared to be tripped by Dusan Tadic. Ivanovic said on chelseafc.com: 'I was at full speed, he stood on me and I went down. The decision was the referee's (Mike Dean), so I don't have anything to say.' Southampton withstood a late onslaught from Chelsea, with Fraser Forster performing well in goal. The former Celtic goalkeeper told Saints' YouTube channel: 'We've got a fantastic belief as a team. 'We keep moving forward and we can do that. On any given day we can match teams. 'It's just about trying to do that consistently. 'We're going to keep working as hard as we can right until the end.' Ronald Koeman's men are sixth, one point behind fifth-placed Liverpool, ahead of next week's match at home to Burnley. 'We can be very proud of what we've done,' Forster added. 'But it's only a good point if we go into next week's game, work as hard as we can and come out of that with a result as well. 'It's an important game, a tough game so it's vital we get another good week of training and then see what we can do next weekend.' | Chelsea could only manage a draw at home to Southampton on Sunday . The Blues are six points clear of Manchester City in second place . Gary Cahill believes his side are looking for their next 'convincing win' The defender believes a week of preparation will aid Jose Mourinho's men . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news . |
Who was the first actor to play the Joker on the Batman television series? | César Julio Romero Jr. (February 15, 1907 – January 1, 1994) was an American actor and activist. He was active in film, radio, and television for almost sixty years.
His wide range of screen roles included Latin lovers, historical figures in costume dramas, characters in light domestic comedies, and the Joker on the Batman television series, which was included in TV Guide's 2013 list of The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time. He was the first actor to play the character. | César Julio Romero Jr. played was the first actor to play the Joker. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Paul Scholes has once again defended former Manchester United team-mate Jonny Evans following his spitting incident with Newcastle's Papiss Cisse. The former England midfielder believes Evans spat towards the floor in a 'reflex action' after the Senegal striker kicked out at him during Wednesday night's match at St James' Park. Both players have been charged with spitting by the Football Association - Cisse accepted the charge and will serve a seven-match ban, while Evans has until 6pm on Friday to respond. Jonny Evans appears to launch spit in the direction of the floored Newcastle United striker . Evans's former Manchester United team-mate Paul Scholes has defended the player . Scholes also defended Evans will working as a pundit on the match for BT Sport on Wednesday . Having leapt to the defence of Evans while working as a pundit during BT Sport's coverage of the match, Scholes has again backed the Northern Ireland defender. Scholes writes in his Independent column: 'I have watched the footage of Jonny Evans and Papiss Cisse's spitting incident and I come to the same conclusion that was my instinct the first time I saw the replay: I don't think Jonny ever intended to spit at Cisse. 'As Jonny gets up and takes a step backwards, he spits. At the time his eyes are fixed on Cisse... and that is what makes it look bad. But my instinct is that Jonny is spitting to the floor. 'It is a reflex. Footballers, athletes in all sorts of sports, have a tendency to spit in the periods of respite after action. You can do it without even thinking. 'I know that I did, as a player. On this occasion, I believes it was a reflex action from Jonny. Not one aimed at Cisse.' Evans could face a ban of six matches if found guilty by the Football Association. Papiss Cisse subsequently retaliates, and appears to aim spit of his own back at the Manchester United man . Evans (left) and Cisse clash near the half-way line at St James' Park following the unpleasant exchange . Everton (a), March 15 . Arsenal (h), March 21 . Sunderland (a), April 5 . Liverpool (a), April 13 . Tottenham (h), April 19 . Swansea (h), April 25 . Leicester (a), May 2 . Both Cisse and Evans released statements on Thursday in which they disagreed on the intent behind the disgusting scenes. Bizarrely, Evans claimed he was shocked by the allegations and protested his innocence. Cisse responded by apologising but said he was provoked when Evans spat at him. Indeed, Sportsmail understands that Cisse is furious that the Northern Ireland international has not admitted his guilt, and is adamant the defender spat at his leg. And Cisse will inform FA disciplinary chiefs that Evans intentionally spat at him when questioned about the incident. Cisse has been banned for seven games after accepting the charge from the FA on Thursday . This season, FA guidelines dictate that the punishment for spitting should be in line with FIFA's six game ban for the offence. Cisse faces an additional one game ban because he has already been sent off for violent conduct after elbowing Everton's Seamus Coleman (above) in December. Having conceded he was wrong to react by spitting in Evans’s face, Cisse will be fined a week’s wages of around £40,000 by Newcastle, who will now be without their 11-goal top scorer until May. FA rules were changed in the summer to bring them in line with FIFA guidelines which state a player found guilty of spitting at an opponent will be suspended for six games. However, Cisse has already served a three-match ban for violent conduct this season after elbowing Everton’s Seamus Coleman and as a result will be hit with an additional one-game suspension. He will not return until the final three matches of the campaign. Evans, meanwhile, could miss crucial Premier League fixtures against Spurs, Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea should he be found guilty. But the 27-year-old will contest the charge, to which he must respond by 6pm on Friday evening. The Senegalese striker points the finger at United defender Evans after the ugly incident . Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley said: 'Both ourselves and Papiss agree that this kind of behaviour is not acceptable. 'In life, when you do something wrong you have to front up, admit your mistakes and accept the punishment. Papiss was proactive this morning in making a full and heartfelt apology, which he did in advance of any notification from the FA regarding this charge. 'This was something he felt strongly about and we fully support him in quickly accepting the charge. 'Papiss is known to many of our region's schools, community groups and junior football teams for his involvement in the work of the Newcastle United Foundation. 'He has this evening expressed to us his strong desire to engage in additional community activities during the period of his ban. 'He is particularly keen to use his position as a role model to encourage young and influential fans to engage in sport and learn lessons about the importance of fair play and personal conduct.' Evans’s statement read: ‘Having woken up this morning I am shocked to have seen the media coverage from last night’s match. I would like to make it clear that I did not spit at Papiss Cisse. ‘I was totally unaware of any spitting incident and had assumed that the issue at the time was with the challenge and his attempted retaliation to the tackle from the floor. ‘During the game Papiss Cisse and I spoke about the incident and it is clear by my reaction in the television footage that I was totally surprised by any suggestion of spitting. ‘It is not in my character or in my nature to spit at anybody nor is it something I have ever done or would ever do. It is certainly not something that I did last night.’ Tempers threaten to boil over as team-mates from Newcastle and United gather on the pitch . Cisse was banned for an extra man after beinf sent off for elbowing Everton's Seamus Coleman in December . The FA were waiting for referee Anthony Taylor's report. As he missed the incident between Jonny Evans and Pappis Cisse, and it wasn't included in his report - the FA were within their right to retrospectively punish the pair. Hull striker George Boyd was banned for three games last season after being found guilty of spitting at Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart. However, the FA have issued new guidelines to move in line with new FIFA guidelines meaning Evans and Cisse could now be banned for six games. Cisse responded less than an hour later by saying: ‘I have apologies to make to a lot of people today. Firstly to my team-mates and to our supporters, secondly to Jonny Evans, and thirdly to every football fan who saw the incident between myself and Jonny. ‘I reacted to something I found very unpleasant. Sometimes it is hard not to react, particularly in the heat of the moment. I have always tried hard to be a positive role model, especially for our young fans, and yesterday I let you down. ‘I hope children out there playing football for their clubs and schools this weekend will know better than to retaliate when they are angry. Perhaps when they see the problem it now causes me and my team they will be able to learn from my mistake, not copy it.’ | Evans and Cisse were involved in a spitting incident on Wednesday night . Scholes believes Evans spat in a 'reflex action' and not deliberately . Former Man United midfielder says Evans was spitting at the floor . Cisse accepted FA Charge and will serve seven-match ban . Evans has until Friday evening to respond to his charge . Man United won the Premier League match 1-0 thanks to Ashley Young . |
Give me a simple summary of idempotency | Idempotence (UK: /ˌɪdɛmˈpoʊtəns/, US: /ˈaɪdəm-/) is the property of certain operations in mathematics and computer science whereby they can be applied multiple times without changing the result beyond the initial application. The concept of idempotence arises in a number of places in abstract algebra (in particular, in the theory of projectors and closure operators) and functional programming (in which it is connected to the property of referential transparency).
The term was introduced by American mathematician Benjamin Peirce in 1870 in the context of elements of algebras that remain invariant when raised to a positive integer power, and literally means "(the quality of having) the same power", from idem + potence (same + power). | Idempotency is a mathematical property where if you apply an operation multiple times, the result remains the same -- just as if you had only applied the operation once. Idempotency can grant you at-most-once semantics. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | A 10-year-old Michigan boy ran over his 9-year-old brother with a stolen car in the state's northern Lower Peninsula, authorities said. The younger boy was successfully freed and airlifted to a Flint hospital for treatment. The 9-year-old's ordeal took place after he and his older brother twice stole cars from a Village of Roscommon dealership. Investigation: A 10-year-old Michigan boy seemingly ran over his 9-year-old brother with a stolen car in the state's northern Lower Peninsula, authorities said. The two boys are believed to have used a cooler to break into a used car dealership (pictured) The Roscommon County Sheriff's Department responded at approximately 2:30am Sunday after receiving a call, Detective Sergeant John Wybraniec, a spokesman for the sheriff's office, told Daily Mail Online. The boys live with their grandparents across the street from the used car dealership, he said. Wybraniec said deputies responded to the initial break-in and saw the lights were on inside, that a northeast window had been broken, and that there was a cooler underneath it. After securing the business, deputies noticed that vehicles outside were 'askew, not in a neat line that they normally are,' Wybraniec told Daily Mail Online. The sheriff's department said in a news release that thieves swiped car keys and wreaked havoc at the dealership by driving cars and slamming them around. The boys confessed to the joyrides, according to the sheriff's department. Wybraniec told Daily Mail Online said that the boys took out a 2009 Impala and a 2012 Malibu, and that a total of six vehicles were damaged. He said that deputies collected the car keys and the Department of Human Services was contacted. Deputies received a call around 11:30am on Sunday, Wybraniec said. The two boys took the same cars out and drove along Shelley Street. One car, the 2012 Malibu, slammed into a snow bank and got stuck, he said. Wybraniec said that the 10-year-old was behind the wheel of the 2009 Impala that he seemingly drove over his brother. 'We think it's inadvertently,' he told Daily Mail Online. The boy was found underneath the car in a vacant lot next to their house. Wybraniec said that the boys' grandmother discovered the 9-year-old pinned underneath and contacted 911. Wybraniec said it didn't appear his injuries were life-threatening, but that their extent is unknown. He said that deputies do not know the motive for stealing the cars, but that it appears the pair snuck out after their grandparents went to sleep and used the cooler for the break-in. The brothers, who both have learning disabilities, spoke to police and will be interviewed this week by a Children's Assessment Center specialist, Wybraniec said. Charges are possible but unlikely, he said. Response: A sheriff's department spokesman said that the 10-year-old was behind the wheel of the 2009 Impala that he seemingly drove over his 9-year-old brother (pictured) | A 10-year-old Michigan boy seemingly ran over his 9-year-old brother with a stolen car in the state's northern Lower Peninsula, authorities said . Deputies talked to the family at their home Sunday morning - and went back after the 9-year-old got pinned underneath a car . The two boys went back to dealership a second time, swiped vehicles, and slammed them against one another . |
Where is Dieveniskes located | Dieveniškės (in Lithuanian literally: Place of gods; Polish: Dziewieniszki; Belarusian: Дзевянішкі Dzevyanishki) is a town in the Vilnius County of Lithuania, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the Belarusian border in the so-called Dieveniškės appendix. It is surrounded by the Dieveniškės Regional Park. | Dieveniskes, in Lithuanian literally: Place of gods is a town in the Vilnius County of Lithuania, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the Belarusian border in the so-called Dieveniskes appendix. It is surrounded by the Dieveniskes Regional Park. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has shown an interest in signing Paris Saint-Germain star Edinson Cavani, according to French newspaper L'Equipe. The 28-year-old, who joined the Ligue 1 side for a record-breaking £55million back in July 2013, is a summer transfer target for Simeone as he looks to bolster the La Liga side's ranks. The Argentine recently spoke with the Uruguay forward, after being put in touch with Cavani through his international team-mate and Atletico defender Diego Godin. Edinson Cavani (right) - pictured on the front of L'Equipe - is reportedly a transfer target for Atletico Madrid . Tuttosport are reporting that Juventus are considering offering Carlos Tevez a contract extension . Cavani, nicknamed 'El Metador', has often been criticised for his level of performance since joining the French giants - scoring 15 goals in all competitions so far this season - with his contract set to run out in the summer of 2018. He would command a high transfer fee though, with it unknown whether the current La Liga champions would splash the cash to land the sought-after striker. Manchester United have also been linked with a £60m move for Cavani, with Radamel Falcao flattering to deceive since joining on a season-long loan from Monaco. Elsewhere, in Italian newspaper Tuttosport they headline with Juventus considering offering in-form striker Carlos Tevez a new contract, amid interest from former side Boca Juniors. The 31-year-old started off his career with the Argentina outfit, and could be tempted for a move back to his homeland, after an impressive spell in Italy with Juventus. Marca headlines with coverage of the Copa del Rey, while Corriere dello Sport focuses on Juventus . In January he was quoted as saying he would honour the end of his contract at the Italian giants - which runs out in June 2016 - but was currently not interested in extending it. So far this season Tevez has notched 21 goals in 31 appearances, as Juve sit pretty nine points clear at the top of the table - as they close in on a third successive Serie A crown. In Corriere dello Sport they also focus primarily on Juventus, as Massimiliano Allegri's side look towards the Champions League and their last-16 second-leg tie against Atletico Madrid. Cavani, Marco Verratti and Daniele Rugani have all been mooted as potential signings as Allegri's side look to increase the size and quality of their squad in the summer. Finally, in Spanish newspaper Marca the focus is firmly on the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey. Barcelona take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their clash against Villarreal, while both Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao head into the decisive leg on level terms. | Atletico Madrid are reportedly keen on a move for PSG's Edinson Cavani . Diego Simeone has spoken to the Uruguay striker, according to L'Equipe . Elsewhere, Juventus are considering offering Carlos Tevez a new contract . Tevez has scored an impressive 21 goals in 31 appearances this season . |
What is a Roth 401(k)? | In the United States, a 401(k) plan is an employer-sponsored, defined-contribution, personal pension (savings) account, as defined in subsection 401(k) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Periodical employee contributions come directly out of their paychecks, and may be matched by the employer. This legal option is what makes 401(k) plans attractive to employees, and many employers offer this option to their (full-time) workers.
There are two types: traditional and Roth 401(k). For Roth accounts, contributions and withdrawals have no impact on income tax. For traditional accounts, contributions may be deducted from taxable income and withdrawals are added to taxable income. There are limits to contributions, rules governing withdrawals and possible penalties.
The benefit of the Roth account is from tax-free capital gains. The net benefit of the traditional account is the sum of (1) a possible bonus (or penalty) from withdrawals at tax rates lower (or higher) than at contribution, and (2) the impact on qualification for other income-tested programs from contributions and withdrawals reducing and adding to taxable income, minus the consequences of capital gains being taxed at regular income rates. | Roth 401(k) is a type of 401(k) where accounts, contributions, and withdrawals have no impact on income tax. The benefit of the Roth account is that the capital gains are tax-free.
In the United States, a 401(k) plan is an employer-sponsored, defined-contribution, personal pension (savings) account, as defined in subsection 401(k) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Periodical employee contributions come directly out of their paychecks and may be matched by the employer. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | Five hundred to one was the price quoted to optimistic punters who felt Harry Kane had it in him to become the Premier League's top scorer at the beginning of the season. That's not looking such a gamble now. Nineteen goals later during one of the most breathtaking and honest seasons in recent memory, he's level with Diego Costa. Kane is with Roy Hodgson's England squad this week and can lay claim to being the country's only genuinely complete frontman. STATS Scroll down to see a full breakdown of Harry Kane's 19 goals . Harry Kane - pictured scoring against Leicester City on Saturday - has netted 19 times this season . Kane is training with the England team at St George's Park for the first time this week . Kane's goals have come from a variety of angles in what has been a staggering season for Spurs . Graphics were provided by Squawka. His international team-mates who share St George's Park with him in the coming days will doubtless notice the 21-year-old's range of ability. Kane is as comfortable 25 yards from goal as he is in the penalty area – and the visuals of his stunning campaign tell the whole story. Predominantly right-footed, it's little wonder that 10 of his strikers have come that way, but Mauricio Pochettino – and now Hodgson – will be enthused at the other ways in which he finds the net. Kane's spike of goals came around Christmas and he has added more headers and left-footed strikes recently . Kane (celebrating scoring against Aston Villa in November) has been in stunning form for Spurs . Brad Guzan had no chance after Kane's free-kick swerved beyond him at Villa Park . Four have come via his head, with five slammed home with his weaker left peg. Nine goals have been netted from more than 12 yards out. Those include a 29-yard hit in the 5-3 win against Chelsea on New Year's Day, and that stunning swerving free-kick at Aston Villa earlier in November. Compare that to Wayne Rooney, who has 11 for the season - nine of which came with his favoured right. His goals have contributed 22 points to Spurs charge towards the top four, too. Kane's rise to prominence has been staggering and, with five goals in his last three, is in prime position to pip the injured Costa and send the bookies into a sulk. | Harry Kane is level with Chelsea's Diego Costa on 19 goals . The Spurs striker is training with England for the first time this week . Kane has netted 10 of his 19 with his right foot . |
Who is Jorge Luis Borges? | Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo (/ˈbɔːrhɛs/; Spanish: [ˈboɾxes] (listen); 24 August 1899 – 14 June 1986) was an Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator, as well as a key figure in Spanish-language and international literature. His best-known books, Ficciones (Fictions) and El Aleph (The Aleph), published in the 1940s, are collections of short stories exploring themes of dreams, labyrinths, chance, infinity, archives, mirrors, fictional writers and mythology. Borges's works have contributed to philosophical literature and the fantasy genre, and have had a major influence on the magic realist movement in 20th century Latin American literature. | Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo (/ˈbɔːrhɛs/; Spanish: [ˈboɾxes] (listen); 24 August 1899 – 14 June 1986) was an Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator, as well as a key figure in Spanish-language and international literature. His best-known books, Ficciones (Fictions) and El Aleph (The Aleph), published in the 1940s, are collections of short stories exploring themes of dreams, labyrinths, chance, infinity, archives, mirrors, fictional writers and mythology. Borges's works have contributed to philosophical literature and the fantasy genre, and have had a major influence on the magic realist movement in 20th century Latin American literature.
Born in Buenos Aires, Borges later moved with his family to Switzerland in 1914, where he studied at the Collège de Genève. The family travelled widely in Europe, including Spain. On his return to Argentina in 1921, Borges began publishing his poems and essays in surrealist literary journals. He also worked as a librarian and public lecturer. In 1955, he was appointed director of the National Public Library and professor of English Literature at the University of Buenos Aires. He became completely blind by the age of 55. Scholars have suggested that his progressive blindness helped him to create innovative literary symbols through imagination.[Note 1] By the 1960s, his work was translated and published widely in the United States and Europe. Borges himself was fluent in several languages.
In 1961, he came to international attention when he received the first Formentor Prize, which he shared with Samuel Beckett. In 1971, he won the Jerusalem Prize. His international reputation was consolidated in the 1960s, aided by the growing number of English translations, the Latin American Boom, and by the success of García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude. He dedicated his final work, The Conspirators, to the city of Geneva, Switzerland. Writer and essayist J. M. Coetzee said of him: "He, more than anyone, renovated the language of fiction and thus opened the way to a remarkable generation of Spanish-American novelists." |
Hepatitis B and C can cause what type of cancer? | Higher rates of liver cancer occur where hepatitis B and C are common, including Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Males are more often affected with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) than females. Diagnosis is most frequent among those 55 to 65 years old. | Liver cancer (also known as hepatic cancer, primary hepatic cancer, or primary hepatic malignancy) is cancer that starts in the liver. Liver cancer can be primary (starts in liver) or secondary (meaning cancer which has spread from elsewhere to the liver, known as liver metastasis). Liver metastasis is more common than that which starts in the liver. Liver cancer is increasing globally.
Primary liver cancer is globally the sixth-most frequent cancer and the fourth-leading cause of death from cancer. In 2018, it occurred in 841,000 people and resulted in 782,000 deaths globally. Higher rates of liver cancer occur where hepatitis B and C are common, including Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Males are more often affected with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) than females. Diagnosis is most frequent among those 55 to 65 years old.
The leading cause of liver cancer is cirrhosis due to hepatitis B, hepatitis C or alcohol. Other causes include aflatoxin, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and liver flukes. The most common types are HCC, which makes up 80% of cases and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. The diagnosis may be supported by blood tests and medical imaging, with confirmation by tissue biopsy.
Given that there are many different causes of liver cancer, there are many approaches to liver cancer prevention. These efforts include immunization against hepatitis B, hepatitis B treatment, hepatitis C treatment, decreasing alcohol use, decreasing exposure to aflatoxin in agriculture, and management of obesity and diabetes. Screening is recommended in those with chronic liver disease. For example, it is recommended that people with chronic liver disease who are at risk for hepatocellular carcinoma be screened every 6 months using ultrasound imaging.
Because liver cancer is an umbrella term for many types of cancer, the signs and symptoms depend on what type of cancer is present. Symptoms can be vague and broad. Cholangiocarcinoma is associated with sweating, jaundice, abdominal pain, weight loss and liver enlargement. Hepatocellular carcinoma is associated with abdominal mass, abdominal pain, emesis, anemia, back pain, jaundice, itching, weight loss and fever.
Treatment options may include surgery, targeted therapy and radiation therapy. In certain cases, ablation therapy, embolization therapy or liver transplantation may be used. |
What is the Australian Open? | The Australian Open is a tennis tournament held annually at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The tournament is the first of the four Grand Slam tennis events held each year, preceding the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. The Australian Open starts in the middle of January and continues for two weeks coinciding with the Australia Day holiday. It features men's and women's singles; men's, women's, and mixed doubles; junior's championships; and wheelchair, legends, and exhibition events. Before 1988, it was played on grass courts, but since then two types of hardcourt surfaces have been used: green-coloured Rebound Ace up to 2007 and blue Plexicushion since 2008. | The Australian Open is an annual tennis tournament held at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis events, alongside the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. |
Given the below context. Generate a summary of the text | London (CNN)At the time it probably seemed like fun: Jeremy Clarkson and a crew from the top-rated BBC TV show Top Gear driving a Porsche in Argentina. The only problem was that the car's registration plate, H982 FLK, appeared to refer to the 1982 Falklands War between the UK and Argentina, fought over a remote British colony off the coast of Patagonia, which both countries claim. The conflict, which claimed the lives of 655 Argentinian servicemen and 255 Britons, ended with a British victory. Clarkson and the rest of the production team were in the country filming a TV special on a remote highway that passes through Chile and Argentina, and the number plate sparked anger among locals over the perennially touchy subject of the war. As the crew attempted to flee by road to Chile, they were attacked by an angry crowd who hurled rocks and bricks at the Porsche and other cars in the convoy. Clarkson, who fronts Top Gear, later said an angry mob tried to attack them with pickax handles and shouted "burn their cars." "This was not some jolly jape that went awry. For once, we did nothing wrong," he told The Sun. Top Gear producers said the numbers and letters on the registration plates had not been chosen deliberately. The motoring show, fronted by Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond, has made a name for itself globally with risky stunts and a brand of blokish humor that often treads the line and regularly steps over it. Clarkson is determinedly anti-politically correct among the topics he rails about, both on the show and in his newspaper and magazine columns. Favored topics include environmentalism, traffic laws and liberals. The latest "fracas" has seen Clarkson suspended by the BBC, which broadcasts Top Gear, for allegedly hitting a producer. The presenter, who is one of the BBC's highest earners, has previously caused offense during shoots in foreign countries and regularly court controversy at home. In July 2014, Clarkson came under fire for a racist comment made during a Top Gear special in Myanmar. The slur came during a show segment which showed hosts Clarkson, Hammond and May looking at a bridge they had built over the River Kwai as a local man walked over it. "That is a proud moment. But there's a slope on it," Clarkson said. "You're right," co-star Hammond replied. "It's definitely higher on that side." Following complaints, the UK's media watchdog, Ofcom, said the use of the word "slope," which is a derogatory term, was offensive and that the episode broke broadcasting rules. The show's executive producer Andy Wilman said in a statement, that they "[regretted] any offense caused," adding, "when we used the word 'slope' ... it was a light-hearted word play joke referencing both the build quality of the bridge and the local Asian man who was crossing it." Over the years, Clarkson has been in trouble for an apparent series of racist comments including characterizing Mexicans as "lazy and feckless" and saying that everyone who traveled to India got "the trots." He was also accused of using the "n-word" while filming the motoring show by UK newspaper The Mirror. "Eeny, meeny, miny moe ...," he sang in video footage published by The Mirror, "Catch a nigger by his toe." Initially, Clarkson vehemently denied the accusation on Twitter but following public condemnation and calls for the BBC to fire him, he begged viewers for forgiveness in a video statement posted online. "I'd actually used the word I was trying to obscure. I was mortified by this, horrified. It is a word I loathe," Clarkson said. Among the condemnations was a sternly worded statement from 10 Downing Street, the office UK Prime Minister David Cameron -- a friend of Clarkson's -- saying he would "certainly not" use the n-word. According to the BBC, the PM's spokesperson added that he felt it was "absolutely right that there has been an apology." Both Clarkson and the UK prime minister have homes in an affluent, rural part of central England known as the Cotswolds. They are part of a wealthy group of media, politics and showbiz acquaintances who live in and around Cameron's Oxfordshire constituency. They have been dubbed "The Chipping Norton Set." Among them is former News International CEO and editor of The Sun and The News of the World, Rebekah Brooks, who came to prominence during the News International phone hacking scandal, for which she was acquitted. They also include former Blur musician Alex James and Elisabeth Murdoch, daughter of News Corp CEO Rupert Murdoch. In an article for the Daily Telegraph, former chief political commentator Peter Oborne described "The Chipping Norton Set" as "an incestuous collection of louche, affluent, power-hungry and amoral Londoners." Clarkson's popularity also comes from regular columns in venerated newspaper, The Sunday Times and tabloid The Sun. A recent Sunday Times column with the headline "Phrasebook, tick. Local currency, tick. Tracksuit, tick. I'm off to the north" attracted the ire of people from the northern English city of Liverpool. He wrote: "People up there (north) earn less, die more quickly, have fewer jobs and live in houses that are worth the square root of sod all." Local newspaper, The Liverpool Echo, which pointed out that Clarkson is a northerner himself, published a series of responses to the piece from local people who described him as "stuck in the past" and "a fake southerner" whose comments were "as dated as his double denims." | Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson is determinedly anti-PC; courts controversy . Broadcaster has caused offense for racist remarks in the past . Friends with UK PM David Cameron and former news head Rebekah Brooks . |
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