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The Arabic title of the King , as transliterated , is Malik al-Bahrayn ( English : King of Bahrain ) .	The Arabic title of the King is Malik al-Bahrayn .
The racial makeup of the city was 66.30 % White , 0.11 % African American , 0.71 % Native American , 0.33 % Asian , 0.05 % Pacific Islander , 28.91 % from other races , and 3.59 % from two or more races .	The people of Aberdeen were 66.30 % white , 0.11 % black or African-American , 0.71 % Native American , 0.33 % Asian , 0.05 % Pacific Islander , 28.91 % other races , and 3.59 % were two or more races .
The population density was 1,807.9 people per square mile ( 696.5 \ / km ² ) .	The population density was 1,807.9 people per square mile ( 696.5 people\/km ² ) .
Hispanic or Latino of any race were 39.29 % of the population .	39.29 % of the people said they were Hispanic or Latino .
Aberdeen is a city in Bingham County , Idaho , United States .	It is in Bingham County .
Aberdeen Municipal Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles ( 3.7 km ) southwest of the central business district of Aberdeen .	The Aberdeen Municipal Airport is about 2.0 miles ( 3.2 km ) southwest of the central business district of Aberdeen .
Aberdeen is located at 42 ° 56 ′ 36 ″ N 112 ° 50 ′ 22 ″ W \ / 42.94333 ° N 112.83944 ° W \ / 42.94333 ; -112.83944 ( 42.943405 , -112.839322 ) , at an elevation of 4,403 feet ( 1,342 m ) above sea level .	The city is at 42 ° 56 ′ 36 ″ N 112 ° 50 ′ 22 ″ W \ / 42.94333 ° N 112.83944 ° W \ / 42.94333 ; -112.83944 ( 42.943405 , -112.839322 ) , .
Pocatello Regional Transit operates a shuttle bus from Aberdeen to Pocatello three times on Weekdays , and twice on Saturdays and Sundays .	Pocatello Regional Transit runs a shuttle bus between Aberdeen and Pocatello .
As of the census of 2010 , there were 1,994 people , 615 households , and 466 families residing in the city .	In 2010 , there were 1,994 people living there .
As of the census of 2000 , there were 1,840 people , 603 households , and 435 families residing in the city .	In the 2000 United States Census , there were 1,840 people living in Aberdeen .
The racial makeup of the city was 60.2 % White , 0.1 % African American , 0.7 % Native American , 0.1 % Asian , 37.5 % from other races , and 1.5 % from two or more races .	These people were 43.0 % white , 0.1 % black or African-American , 0.7 % Native American , 0.1 % Asian , 1.6 % some other race , 1.5 % two or more races , and 54.1 % Hispanic or Latino .
The numerous sites of traditional importance in and around Alice Springs include Anthwerrke ( Emily Gap ) , Akeyulerre ( Billy Goat Hill ) , Ntaripe ( Heavitree Gap ) , Atnelkentyarliweke ( Anzac Hill ) and Alhekulyele ( Mt Gillen ) .	These include Anthwerrke ( Emily Gap ) , Akeyulerre ( Billy Goat Hill ) , Ntaripe ( Heavitree Gap ) , Atnelkentyarliweke ( Anzac Hill ) and Alhekulyele ( Mt. Gillen ) .
According to the Arrernte traditional stories , in the desert surrounding Alice Springs , the landscape was shaped by caterpillars , wild dogs , traveling boys , two sisters , euros and other ancestral figures .	According to the Arrernte traditional stories , the land around Alice Springs was shaped by caterpillars , wild dogs , traveling boys , two sisters , euros and other ancestral figures .
By far the major industry in recent times is tourism .	The major industry in recent times is tourism .
Alice Springs is the third largest town in the Northern Territory , Australia .	Alice Springs is a city in the Northern Territory of Australia .
Aboriginal residents usually live in the suburbs , on special purpose leases ( or town camps ) , or further out at Amoonguna to the South and on the small family outstation communities on Aboriginal Lands in surrounding areas .	Aboriginal residents usually live in the suburbs , on special purpose leases ( or town camps ) .
The telegraph station was sited near what was thought to be a permanent waterhole in the normally dry Todd River .	The telegraph station was built near a waterhole in the normally dry Todd River .
The settlement was optimistically named Alice Springs after the wife of the former Postmaster General of South Australia , Sir Charles Todd .	Alice was the wife of the former Postmaster General of South Australia , Sir Charles Todd .
It traced Stuart 's route and opened up the interior for permanent settlement .	It opened up the interior for permanent European settlement .
During the 1960s Alice Springs became an important defense location with the development of the US\/Australian Pine Gap joint defense satellite monitoring base , home to about 700 workers from both countries .	About 700 people work at the US\/Australian Pine Gap joint defense satellite monitoring base .
It was not until alluvial gold was discovered at Arltunga , 100 kilometres ( 62 mi ) east of the present Alice Springs , in 1887 that any significant European settlement occurred .	When surface alluvial gold was found at Arltunga , 100 km east of Alice Springs , in 1887 many people began to move into the area .
The town straddles the usually dry Todd River on the northern side of the MacDonnell Ranges .	It is on the northern side of MacDonnell Ranges .
Alice Springs was connected to Darwin by rail on 4 February 2004 , when the first passenger train arrived in Darwin from Adelaide .	On February 4 , 2004 , the first passenger train arrived in Darwin .
The town of Alice Springs straddles the usually dry Todd River on the northern side of the MacDonnell Ranges .	The town of Alice Springs built on the banks of the usually dry Todd River .
Since the early 1970s , the majority of the American population in Alice Springs has been associated with proximity to Pine Gap , a joint Australian-US satellite tracking station , located 19 kilometres ( 12 mi ) south-west of Alice Springs , that employs about 700 Americans and Australians .	The American influence in Alice Springs comes from Pine Gap , a US satellite tracking station .
The Arrernte Aboriginal people have made their home in the Central Australian desert in and around the site of the future Alice Springs for thousands of years , with evidence suggesting Indigenous occupation of the region dating back at least 30,000 years .	The Arrernte people are the Aboriginal people who have lived around Alice Springs for more than 50,000 years .
Many Aboriginal people visit regularly to use the town 's services .	Aboriginal people come from all over the region to use the town 's services .
A European settlement was started ten years later with the construction of a repeater station on the Overland Telegraph Line , which linked Adelaide to Darwin and Great Britain .	The Australian Overland Telegraph Line that joined Adelaide to Darwin and Great Britain was completed in 1872 .
In 1861-62 , John McDouall Stuart led an expedition through Central Australia , to the west of what later became Alice Springs , thereby establishing a route from the south of the continent to the north .	In 1862 , John McDouall Stuart led an expedition into Central Australia and the area where Alice Springs is located .
Alice Springs has a large itinerant population .	Alice Springs has a large number of visitors up of : Australian Rules Football is a popular sport in Alice Springs .
In 2001 741 millimetres ( 29.2 in ) fell and in 2002 only 198 millimetres ( 7.8 in ) fell .	In 2001 741 mm fell , but in 2002 only 198 mm fell .
Alice Springs is located in Central Australia , also called the Red Centre , an arid environment consisting of several different deserts .	The region where Alice Springs is located is known as Central Australia , or the Red Centre .
Many of these Americans , joined by some Australians , celebrate major US public festivals , including Independence Day and Thanksgiving .	The Americans still celebrate all major festivals , including Halloween , Independence Day and Thanksgiving .
Americans in Alice Springs are also known to participate in a variety of associations and sporting teams , including baseball , basketball , and football ( soccer ) competitions .	There is also American sport , including baseball , basketball , and American football .
The original mode of British-Australian transportation in the outback were camel trains , operated by immigrants from Pathan tribes in the North-West Frontier of then British India ( present-day Pakistan ) ; known locally as Afghan camellers based at Hergott Springs , or Marree as it is now known .	These camel trains were run by people from Pathan tribes in the North-West frontier of India and Pakistan .
The modern town of Alice Springs has both European and Aboriginal influences .	American influence can be seen throughout Alice Springs .
As Alice Springs is the regional hub of Central Australia , it attracts Aboriginal people from all over that region and well beyond .	Alice Springs is the business center of Central Australia .
It was written by Usher , Ester Dean , Jay-Z and Polow da Don , with the latter producing it .	It was written by Usher , Ester Dean , Jay-Z and Polow da Don .
`` Hot Tottie '' is a song by recording artist Usher .	`` Hot Tottie '' is a song by American singer Usher .
The song features guest vocals from rapper Jay-Z and background vocals by Ester Dean .	It features rapper Jay-Z and Ester Dean in the song .
When the Constitution of Australia came into force , on 1 January 1901 , the colonies collectively became states of the Commonwealth of Australia .	When the Constitution of Australia came into force , on 1 January 1901 , the colonies became states of the Commonwealth of Australia .
The Federation of Australia was the process by which the six separate British self-governing colonies of Queensland , New South Wales , Victoria , Tasmania , South Australia , and Western Australia formed one nation .	The federation of Australia was the way that the six separate British colonies of New South Wales , Queensland , South Australia , Tasmania , Victoria and Western Australia joined together to become one country .
Sir Henry Parkes , Premier of New South Wales , was instrumental in this process .	Sir Henry Parkes , Premier of New South Wales , was the main person supporting this idea .
Fiji and New Zealand were originally part of this process , but they decided not to join the federation .	Fiji and New Zealand were going to be part of it but decided not to join the federation .
A number of conventions were held during the 1890s to develop a constitution for the Commonwealth .	In the 1890s , a number of big meetings , called conventions , were held to write a constitution for Australia .
When the player collects a weapon or power-up , it will appear in a box at the top of the screen .	When a player collects a weapon or power-up , it will appear in a box at the top of the screen .
In the game , players can take control of one of fifteen Crash Bandicoot series characters , though only eight are available at first .	In the game , players can take control of one of fifteen Crash Bandicoot series characters .
Crash Team Racing ( known as Crash Bandicoot Racing in Japan ) is a racing video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation .	Crash Team Racing is a racing video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation .
It is the first Crash Bandicoot game in the racing genre and the last Crash Bandicoot game to be developed by Naughty Dog .	It is the first Crash Bandicoot racing game and the last to be developed by Naughty Dog .
After losing once more , Oxide keeps his word and angrily leaves Earth forever .	After losing once more , Oxide keeps his word and leaves Earth forever .
In response , the player character gathers all four Boss Keys needed to access Oxide 's spaceship and races him in a one-on-one match .	In response , the player character gathers all four Boss Keys needed to enter Oxide 's spaceship and races him in a one-on-one match .
Crash Team Racing is the fourth installment in the Crash Bandicoot series .	Crash Team Racing is the fourth game in the Crash Bandicoot series .
If Earth 's driver wins , he promises to leave Earth alone , but if Oxide wins , he will turn Earth into a concrete parking lot and enslave the Earthlings .	However , if Oxide wins , he will turn Earth into a concrete parking lot and enslave the Earthlings .
`` Fruit Crates '' carry `` Wumpa Fruit '' that increase the speed of the player 's kart and strengthen the player 's weapons and power-ups if ten of them are obtained .	`` Fruit Crates '' carry `` Wumpa Fruit '' that increase the speed of the player 's kart .
Nitros Oxide himself returns to his home planet of Gasmoxia and secludes himself from society .	Nitros Oxide himself returns to his home planet of Gasmoxia and hides from society .
The inhabitants of Earth are visited by an extraterrestrial named Nitros Oxide , who claims to be the fastest racer in the galaxy .	The inhabitants of Earth are visited by an extraterrestrial named Nitros Oxide .
The game was released in North America on September 30 , 1999 and in Europe and Australia later the same year .	The game was released in North America on September 30 , 1999 .
Crash Team Racing is a racing game in which the player controls characters from the Crash Bandicoot universe , most of whom compete in karts .	Crash Team Racing is a racing game in which the player controls characters from the Crash Bandicoot universe .
Fifteen characters are playable in Crash Team Racing , although only eight of them are playable from the start .	Fifteen characters are playable in Crash Team Racing .
The four boss characters , along with an imperfect and morally ambiguous clone of Crash Bandicoot named Fake Crash , become accessible as playable characters if the Adventure Mode is fully completed .	The four bosses , along with a mistake clone of Crash Bandicoot named Fake Crash , become playable characters if the Adventure Mode is fully completed .
A crucial maneuver in Crash Team Racing is the power slide ; the player executes the slide by holding down one of the shoulder buttons to perform a hop , and steering before the kart lands .	The power slide can be done by holding down one of the shoulder buttons to perform a hop , and steering before the kart lands .
Appearing as the player 's tutors in the game are the sentient twin witch doctor masks Aku Aku and Uka Uka , both of whom give hints that help the player develop their racing skills .	The player 's tutors in the game are the twin witch doctor masks Aku Aku and Uka Uka .
Two distinct forms of crates are scattered throughout the tracks and arenas of Crash Team Racing .	There are two different crates that are scattered throughout the tracks and arenas of Crash Team Racing .
If the player waits too long into the power slide for a boost , the kart back-fires and the chance for a speed boost is lost ; power sliding for too long causes a spin-out .	If the player waits too long into the power slide for a boost , the kart will spin around .
The game 's story focuses on the efforts of a ragtag team of characters in the Crash Bandicoot series , who must race against the egomaniacal Nitros Oxide to save their planet from destruction .	The characters of the Crash Bandicoot series , must race against the evil Nitros Oxide and save their planet from destruction .
The player can execute three speed boosts in a row during a power slide , with the third speed boost being more powerful than the previous two .	The player can get three speed boosts in a row during a power slide .
The main antagonist of the story , Nitros Oxide , is the self-proclaimed fastest racer in the galaxy who threatens to turn Earth into a concrete parking lot .	The main antagonist of the story , Nitros Oxide , believes he is the fastest racer in the galaxy .
Challenging Earth to a game called `` Survival of the Fastest '' , he beckons Earth 's best driver to race him .	He challenges Earth to a game called `` Survival of the Fastest '' .
Upon Oxide 's defeat at the hands of the player character , he temporarily leaves Earth , but promises that he will return when all of the Time Relics have been gathered .	He promises that he will return when all of the Time Relics have been gathered .
An epilogue is relayed during the end credits , explaining what the characters of the game did after the events of the story .	The end credits explains what the characters of the game did after the events of the story .
Coco Bandicoot , Crash 's younger sister , is a computer genius who installed computer chips into her kart to increase its acceleration prowess .	Coco Bandicoot , Crash 's younger sister , is a computer genius .
Pura and Polar pilot karts with low speed but improved handling , allowing them to navigate tight corners .	Pura and Polar 's karts have low speed but better handling .
An indirect sequel , Crash Nitro Kart , was released in 2003 for the PlayStation 2 , GameCube , Xbox , Game Boy Advance and N-Gage .	In 2003 , Crash Nitro Kart , was released for the PlayStation 2 , Nintendo GameCube , Xbox , Game Boy Advance and N-Gage game consoles .
Preceding Oxide are four boss characters : Ripper Roo , a deranged straitjacket-wearing kangaroo ; Papu Papu , the morbidly obese leader of the island 's native tribe ; Komodo Joe , a Komodo dragon with a speech sound disorder ; and Pinstripe Potoroo , a greedy pinstripe-clad potoroo .	There are four bosses : Ripper Roo , Papu Papu , Komodo Joe and Pinstripe Potoroo .
Doctor N. Gin is a rocket scientist who , like Coco , added custom parts to his kart to improve its acceleration .	Doctor N. Gin is a rocket scientist .
Doctor Neo Cortex , Crash 's archenemy , is a mad scientist who wants to stop Nitros Oxide so that he may conquer the world himself .	He wants to stop Nitros Oxide so that he may take over the world himself .
Tiny Tiger and Dingodile control karts built for top speed at the cost of turning prowess .	Tiny Tiger and Dingodile 's karts are built for top speed .
After undergoing years of therapy to cope with his loss , he takes up unicycle-racing , only to get into a gruesome accident .	After years of therapy to cope with his loss , he tries to do unicycle-racing .
Archaea were initially classified as bacteria , receiving the name archaebacteria ( or Kingdom Monera ) , but this classification is outdated .	In the past they had been classed with bacteria as prokaryotes ( or Kingdom Monera ) and named archaebacteria , but this classification is a mistake .
The Edmonton Oilers , Winnipeg Jets , New England Whalers ( later renamed `` Hartford Whalers '' at the insistence of the Boston Bruins ) , and Quebec Nordiques joined the NHL , bringing the total to 21 teams .	The Edmonton Oilers , Winnipeg Jets , New England Whalers ( later renamed `` Hartford Whalers '' at the insistence of the Boston Bruins ) , and Quebec Nordiques joined the NHL bringing a new total of 21 teams .
This season saw the addition of four teams from the disbanded World Hockey Association as expansion franchises .	This season saw the addition of four teams from the collapse of the World Hockey Association ( WHA ) the previous season as expansion teams .
Wish You Were Here is the ninth studio album by the English progressive rock group Pink Floyd , released in September 1975 .	Wish You Were Here is a concept album by Pink Floyd .
It was certified six times platinum on 16 May 1997 , and as of 2004 has sold an estimated 13 million copies worldwide .	The album sold 10 million copies worldwide .
The Dark Knight was released on July 16 , 2008 in Australia , on July 18 , 2008 in North America , and on July 24 , 2008 in the United Kingdom .	It was released on July 18 , 2008 in the United States .
A similar incident occurred during the filming in Chicago , when an abandoned Brach 's candy factory ( which was Gotham Hospital in the film ) was demolished .	During the filming in Chicago , Nolan decided to blow-up abandoned Brach 's candy factory ( which was Gotham Hospital in the movie ) .
The Dark Knight was filmed primarily in Chicago , as well as in several other locations in the United States , the United Kingdom , and Hong Kong .	The movie was filmed in Chicago and in Hong Kong .
Gordon , who faked his death , helps apprehend the Joker and is promoted to Commissioner .	Gordon , who is revealed to have faked his death , arrests the Joker .
Batman fights off the SWAT team and the Joker 's men , then rescues the hostages .	A SWAT team then captures the Joker .
The Dark Knight is a 2008 British-American superhero film directed , produced , and cowritten by Christopher Nolan .	The Dark Knight is a 2008 American superhero movie .
Dent starts to go after people responsible for Rachel 's death , deciding their fates by flipping a coin .	When Batman arrives , Dent flips his coin to decide their fates .
This finely bedded material that splits readily into thin layers is called shale , as distinct from mudstone .	This finely bedded material which splits readily into thin layers is called shale , as distinct from mudstone .
The varying types of mudrocks include : siltstone , claystone , mudstone , slate , and shale .	The types of mudrocks include : siltstone , claystone , mudstone , slate , and shale .
With increased pressure over time the platey clay minerals may become aligned , with the appearance of fissility or parallel layering .	With increased pressure over time the platey clay minerals may become aligned , with the appearance of parallel layering ( fissility ) .
At first sight the rock types look quite similar ; however , there are important differences in composition and nomenclature .	At first sight the rock types look quite similar ; however , there are important differences in composition and naming .
Mudrocks are a class of fine grained siliciclastic sedimentary rocks .	They are a class of fine grained siliciclastic sedimentary rocks .
There has been a great deal of disagreement involving the classification of mudrocks .	There has been a great deal of disagreement about the classification of mudrocks .
There are a few important hurdles to classification , including : Mudrocks make up fifty percent of the sedimentary rocks in the geologic record , and are easily the most widespread deposits on Earth .	There are some reasons for this : Mudrocks make up half of the sedimentary rocks in the geologic record , and are easily the most widespread deposits on Earth .
The first book on mudrocks , named Geologie des Argils by Millot , was not published until 1964 ; however , scientists , engineers , and oil producers have understood the significance of mudrocks since the discovery of the Burgess Shale and the relatedness of mudrocks and oil .	However , scientists , engineers , and oil producers have understood the significance of mudrocks since the discovery of the Burgess Shale and the relatedness of mudrocks and oil .
Fine sediment is the most abundant product of erosion , and these sediments contribute to the overall omnipresence of mudrocks .	Fine sediment is the most abundant product of erosion , which is why mudrocks are so common .
In historical texts Karelia is sometimes divided into East Karelia and West Karelia , which are also called Russian Karelia and Finnish Karelia respectively .	On the Finnish side are the provinces of North Karelia and South Karelia .

The Arabic title of the King , as transliterated , is Malik al-Bahrayn ( English : King of Bahrain ) .

The Arabic title of the King is Malik al-Bahrayn .

The racial makeup of the city was 66.30 % White , 0.11 % African American , 0.71 % Native American , 0.33 % Asian , 0.05 % Pacific Islander , 28.91 % from other races , and 3.59 % from two or more races .

The people of Aberdeen were 66.30 % white , 0.11 % black or African-American , 0.71 % Native American , 0.33 % Asian , 0.05 % Pacific Islander , 28.91 % other races , and 3.59 % were two or more races .

The population density was 1,807.9 people per square mile ( 696.5 \ / km ² ) .

The population density was 1,807.9 people per square mile ( 696.5 people\/km ² ) .

Hispanic or Latino of any race were 39.29 % of the population .

39.29 % of the people said they were Hispanic or Latino .

Aberdeen is a city in Bingham County , Idaho , United States .

It is in Bingham County .

Aberdeen Municipal Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles ( 3.7 km ) southwest of the central business district of Aberdeen .

The Aberdeen Municipal Airport is about 2.0 miles ( 3.2 km ) southwest of the central business district of Aberdeen .

Aberdeen is located at 42 ° 56 ′ 36 ″ N 112 ° 50 ′ 22 ″ W \ / 42.94333 ° N 112.83944 ° W \ / 42.94333 ; -112.83944 ( 42.943405 , -112.839322 ) , at an elevation of 4,403 feet ( 1,342 m ) above sea level .

The city is at 42 ° 56 ′ 36 ″ N 112 ° 50 ′ 22 ″ W \ / 42.94333 ° N 112.83944 ° W \ / 42.94333 ; -112.83944 ( 42.943405 , -112.839322 ) , .

Pocatello Regional Transit operates a shuttle bus from Aberdeen to Pocatello three times on Weekdays , and twice on Saturdays and Sundays .

Pocatello Regional Transit runs a shuttle bus between Aberdeen and Pocatello .

As of the census of 2010 , there were 1,994 people , 615 households , and 466 families residing in the city .

In 2010 , there were 1,994 people living there .

As of the census of 2000 , there were 1,840 people , 603 households , and 435 families residing in the city .

In the 2000 United States Census , there were 1,840 people living in Aberdeen .

The racial makeup of the city was 60.2 % White , 0.1 % African American , 0.7 % Native American , 0.1 % Asian , 37.5 % from other races , and 1.5 % from two or more races .

These people were 43.0 % white , 0.1 % black or African-American , 0.7 % Native American , 0.1 % Asian , 1.6 % some other race , 1.5 % two or more races , and 54.1 % Hispanic or Latino .

The numerous sites of traditional importance in and around Alice Springs include Anthwerrke ( Emily Gap ) , Akeyulerre ( Billy Goat Hill ) , Ntaripe ( Heavitree Gap ) , Atnelkentyarliweke ( Anzac Hill ) and Alhekulyele ( Mt Gillen ) .

These include Anthwerrke ( Emily Gap ) , Akeyulerre ( Billy Goat Hill ) , Ntaripe ( Heavitree Gap ) , Atnelkentyarliweke ( Anzac Hill ) and Alhekulyele ( Mt. Gillen ) .

According to the Arrernte traditional stories , in the desert surrounding Alice Springs , the landscape was shaped by caterpillars , wild dogs , traveling boys , two sisters , euros and other ancestral figures .

According to the Arrernte traditional stories , the land around Alice Springs was shaped by caterpillars , wild dogs , traveling boys , two sisters , euros and other ancestral figures .

By far the major industry in recent times is tourism .

The major industry in recent times is tourism .

Alice Springs is the third largest town in the Northern Territory , Australia .

Alice Springs is a city in the Northern Territory of Australia .

Aboriginal residents usually live in the suburbs , on special purpose leases ( or town camps ) , or further out at Amoonguna to the South and on the small family outstation communities on Aboriginal Lands in surrounding areas .

Aboriginal residents usually live in the suburbs , on special purpose leases ( or town camps ) .

The telegraph station was sited near what was thought to be a permanent waterhole in the normally dry Todd River .

The telegraph station was built near a waterhole in the normally dry Todd River .

The settlement was optimistically named Alice Springs after the wife of the former Postmaster General of South Australia , Sir Charles Todd .

Alice was the wife of the former Postmaster General of South Australia , Sir Charles Todd .

It traced Stuart 's route and opened up the interior for permanent settlement .

It opened up the interior for permanent European settlement .

During the 1960s Alice Springs became an important defense location with the development of the US\/Australian Pine Gap joint defense satellite monitoring base , home to about 700 workers from both countries .

About 700 people work at the US\/Australian Pine Gap joint defense satellite monitoring base .

It was not until alluvial gold was discovered at Arltunga , 100 kilometres ( 62 mi ) east of the present Alice Springs , in 1887 that any significant European settlement occurred .

When surface alluvial gold was found at Arltunga , 100 km east of Alice Springs , in 1887 many people began to move into the area .

The town straddles the usually dry Todd River on the northern side of the MacDonnell Ranges .

It is on the northern side of MacDonnell Ranges .

Alice Springs was connected to Darwin by rail on 4 February 2004 , when the first passenger train arrived in Darwin from Adelaide .

On February 4 , 2004 , the first passenger train arrived in Darwin .

The town of Alice Springs straddles the usually dry Todd River on the northern side of the MacDonnell Ranges .

The town of Alice Springs built on the banks of the usually dry Todd River .

Since the early 1970s , the majority of the American population in Alice Springs has been associated with proximity to Pine Gap , a joint Australian-US satellite tracking station , located 19 kilometres ( 12 mi ) south-west of Alice Springs , that employs about 700 Americans and Australians .

The American influence in Alice Springs comes from Pine Gap , a US satellite tracking station .

The Arrernte Aboriginal people have made their home in the Central Australian desert in and around the site of the future Alice Springs for thousands of years , with evidence suggesting Indigenous occupation of the region dating back at least 30,000 years .

The Arrernte people are the Aboriginal people who have lived around Alice Springs for more than 50,000 years .

Many Aboriginal people visit regularly to use the town 's services .

Aboriginal people come from all over the region to use the town 's services .

A European settlement was started ten years later with the construction of a repeater station on the Overland Telegraph Line , which linked Adelaide to Darwin and Great Britain .

The Australian Overland Telegraph Line that joined Adelaide to Darwin and Great Britain was completed in 1872 .

In 1861-62 , John McDouall Stuart led an expedition through Central Australia , to the west of what later became Alice Springs , thereby establishing a route from the south of the continent to the north .

In 1862 , John McDouall Stuart led an expedition into Central Australia and the area where Alice Springs is located .

Alice Springs has a large itinerant population .

Alice Springs has a large number of visitors up of : Australian Rules Football is a popular sport in Alice Springs .

In 2001 741 millimetres ( 29.2 in ) fell and in 2002 only 198 millimetres ( 7.8 in ) fell .

In 2001 741 mm fell , but in 2002 only 198 mm fell .

Alice Springs is located in Central Australia , also called the Red Centre , an arid environment consisting of several different deserts .

The region where Alice Springs is located is known as Central Australia , or the Red Centre .

Many of these Americans , joined by some Australians , celebrate major US public festivals , including Independence Day and Thanksgiving .

The Americans still celebrate all major festivals , including Halloween , Independence Day and Thanksgiving .

Americans in Alice Springs are also known to participate in a variety of associations and sporting teams , including baseball , basketball , and football ( soccer ) competitions .

There is also American sport , including baseball , basketball , and American football .

The original mode of British-Australian transportation in the outback were camel trains , operated by immigrants from Pathan tribes in the North-West Frontier of then British India ( present-day Pakistan ) ; known locally as Afghan camellers based at Hergott Springs , or Marree as it is now known .

These camel trains were run by people from Pathan tribes in the North-West frontier of India and Pakistan .

The modern town of Alice Springs has both European and Aboriginal influences .

American influence can be seen throughout Alice Springs .

As Alice Springs is the regional hub of Central Australia , it attracts Aboriginal people from all over that region and well beyond .

Alice Springs is the business center of Central Australia .

It was written by Usher , Ester Dean , Jay-Z and Polow da Don , with the latter producing it .

It was written by Usher , Ester Dean , Jay-Z and Polow da Don .

`` Hot Tottie '' is a song by recording artist Usher .

`` Hot Tottie '' is a song by American singer Usher .

The song features guest vocals from rapper Jay-Z and background vocals by Ester Dean .

It features rapper Jay-Z and Ester Dean in the song .

When the Constitution of Australia came into force , on 1 January 1901 , the colonies collectively became states of the Commonwealth of Australia .

When the Constitution of Australia came into force , on 1 January 1901 , the colonies became states of the Commonwealth of Australia .

The Federation of Australia was the process by which the six separate British self-governing colonies of Queensland , New South Wales , Victoria , Tasmania , South Australia , and Western Australia formed one nation .

The federation of Australia was the way that the six separate British colonies of New South Wales , Queensland , South Australia , Tasmania , Victoria and Western Australia joined together to become one country .

Sir Henry Parkes , Premier of New South Wales , was instrumental in this process .

Sir Henry Parkes , Premier of New South Wales , was the main person supporting this idea .

Fiji and New Zealand were originally part of this process , but they decided not to join the federation .

Fiji and New Zealand were going to be part of it but decided not to join the federation .

A number of conventions were held during the 1890s to develop a constitution for the Commonwealth .

In the 1890s , a number of big meetings , called conventions , were held to write a constitution for Australia .

When the player collects a weapon or power-up , it will appear in a box at the top of the screen .

When a player collects a weapon or power-up , it will appear in a box at the top of the screen .

In the game , players can take control of one of fifteen Crash Bandicoot series characters , though only eight are available at first .

In the game , players can take control of one of fifteen Crash Bandicoot series characters .

Crash Team Racing ( known as Crash Bandicoot Racing in Japan ) is a racing video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation .

Crash Team Racing is a racing video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation .

It is the first Crash Bandicoot game in the racing genre and the last Crash Bandicoot game to be developed by Naughty Dog .

It is the first Crash Bandicoot racing game and the last to be developed by Naughty Dog .

After losing once more , Oxide keeps his word and angrily leaves Earth forever .

After losing once more , Oxide keeps his word and leaves Earth forever .

In response , the player character gathers all four Boss Keys needed to access Oxide 's spaceship and races him in a one-on-one match .

In response , the player character gathers all four Boss Keys needed to enter Oxide 's spaceship and races him in a one-on-one match .

Crash Team Racing is the fourth installment in the Crash Bandicoot series .

Crash Team Racing is the fourth game in the Crash Bandicoot series .

If Earth 's driver wins , he promises to leave Earth alone , but if Oxide wins , he will turn Earth into a concrete parking lot and enslave the Earthlings .

However , if Oxide wins , he will turn Earth into a concrete parking lot and enslave the Earthlings .

`` Fruit Crates '' carry `` Wumpa Fruit '' that increase the speed of the player 's kart and strengthen the player 's weapons and power-ups if ten of them are obtained .

`` Fruit Crates '' carry `` Wumpa Fruit '' that increase the speed of the player 's kart .

Nitros Oxide himself returns to his home planet of Gasmoxia and secludes himself from society .

Nitros Oxide himself returns to his home planet of Gasmoxia and hides from society .

The inhabitants of Earth are visited by an extraterrestrial named Nitros Oxide , who claims to be the fastest racer in the galaxy .

The inhabitants of Earth are visited by an extraterrestrial named Nitros Oxide .

The game was released in North America on September 30 , 1999 and in Europe and Australia later the same year .

The game was released in North America on September 30 , 1999 .

Crash Team Racing is a racing game in which the player controls characters from the Crash Bandicoot universe , most of whom compete in karts .

Crash Team Racing is a racing game in which the player controls characters from the Crash Bandicoot universe .

Fifteen characters are playable in Crash Team Racing , although only eight of them are playable from the start .

Fifteen characters are playable in Crash Team Racing .

The four boss characters , along with an imperfect and morally ambiguous clone of Crash Bandicoot named Fake Crash , become accessible as playable characters if the Adventure Mode is fully completed .

The four bosses , along with a mistake clone of Crash Bandicoot named Fake Crash , become playable characters if the Adventure Mode is fully completed .

A crucial maneuver in Crash Team Racing is the power slide ; the player executes the slide by holding down one of the shoulder buttons to perform a hop , and steering before the kart lands .

The power slide can be done by holding down one of the shoulder buttons to perform a hop , and steering before the kart lands .

Appearing as the player 's tutors in the game are the sentient twin witch doctor masks Aku Aku and Uka Uka , both of whom give hints that help the player develop their racing skills .

The player 's tutors in the game are the twin witch doctor masks Aku Aku and Uka Uka .

Two distinct forms of crates are scattered throughout the tracks and arenas of Crash Team Racing .

There are two different crates that are scattered throughout the tracks and arenas of Crash Team Racing .

If the player waits too long into the power slide for a boost , the kart back-fires and the chance for a speed boost is lost ; power sliding for too long causes a spin-out .

If the player waits too long into the power slide for a boost , the kart will spin around .

The game 's story focuses on the efforts of a ragtag team of characters in the Crash Bandicoot series , who must race against the egomaniacal Nitros Oxide to save their planet from destruction .

The characters of the Crash Bandicoot series , must race against the evil Nitros Oxide and save their planet from destruction .

The player can execute three speed boosts in a row during a power slide , with the third speed boost being more powerful than the previous two .

The player can get three speed boosts in a row during a power slide .

The main antagonist of the story , Nitros Oxide , is the self-proclaimed fastest racer in the galaxy who threatens to turn Earth into a concrete parking lot .

The main antagonist of the story , Nitros Oxide , believes he is the fastest racer in the galaxy .

Challenging Earth to a game called `` Survival of the Fastest '' , he beckons Earth 's best driver to race him .

He challenges Earth to a game called `` Survival of the Fastest '' .

Upon Oxide 's defeat at the hands of the player character , he temporarily leaves Earth , but promises that he will return when all of the Time Relics have been gathered .

He promises that he will return when all of the Time Relics have been gathered .

An epilogue is relayed during the end credits , explaining what the characters of the game did after the events of the story .

The end credits explains what the characters of the game did after the events of the story .

Coco Bandicoot , Crash 's younger sister , is a computer genius who installed computer chips into her kart to increase its acceleration prowess .

Coco Bandicoot , Crash 's younger sister , is a computer genius .

Pura and Polar pilot karts with low speed but improved handling , allowing them to navigate tight corners .

Pura and Polar 's karts have low speed but better handling .

An indirect sequel , Crash Nitro Kart , was released in 2003 for the PlayStation 2 , GameCube , Xbox , Game Boy Advance and N-Gage .

In 2003 , Crash Nitro Kart , was released for the PlayStation 2 , Nintendo GameCube , Xbox , Game Boy Advance and N-Gage game consoles .

Preceding Oxide are four boss characters : Ripper Roo , a deranged straitjacket-wearing kangaroo ; Papu Papu , the morbidly obese leader of the island 's native tribe ; Komodo Joe , a Komodo dragon with a speech sound disorder ; and Pinstripe Potoroo , a greedy pinstripe-clad potoroo .

There are four bosses : Ripper Roo , Papu Papu , Komodo Joe and Pinstripe Potoroo .

Doctor N. Gin is a rocket scientist who , like Coco , added custom parts to his kart to improve its acceleration .

Doctor N. Gin is a rocket scientist .

Doctor Neo Cortex , Crash 's archenemy , is a mad scientist who wants to stop Nitros Oxide so that he may conquer the world himself .

He wants to stop Nitros Oxide so that he may take over the world himself .

Tiny Tiger and Dingodile control karts built for top speed at the cost of turning prowess .

Tiny Tiger and Dingodile 's karts are built for top speed .

After undergoing years of therapy to cope with his loss , he takes up unicycle-racing , only to get into a gruesome accident .

After years of therapy to cope with his loss , he tries to do unicycle-racing .

Archaea were initially classified as bacteria , receiving the name archaebacteria ( or Kingdom Monera ) , but this classification is outdated .

In the past they had been classed with bacteria as prokaryotes ( or Kingdom Monera ) and named archaebacteria , but this classification is a mistake .

The Edmonton Oilers , Winnipeg Jets , New England Whalers ( later renamed `` Hartford Whalers '' at the insistence of the Boston Bruins ) , and Quebec Nordiques joined the NHL , bringing the total to 21 teams .

The Edmonton Oilers , Winnipeg Jets , New England Whalers ( later renamed `` Hartford Whalers '' at the insistence of the Boston Bruins ) , and Quebec Nordiques joined the NHL bringing a new total of 21 teams .

This season saw the addition of four teams from the disbanded World Hockey Association as expansion franchises .

This season saw the addition of four teams from the collapse of the World Hockey Association ( WHA ) the previous season as expansion teams .

Wish You Were Here is the ninth studio album by the English progressive rock group Pink Floyd , released in September 1975 .

Wish You Were Here is a concept album by Pink Floyd .

It was certified six times platinum on 16 May 1997 , and as of 2004 has sold an estimated 13 million copies worldwide .

The album sold 10 million copies worldwide .

The Dark Knight was released on July 16 , 2008 in Australia , on July 18 , 2008 in North America , and on July 24 , 2008 in the United Kingdom .

It was released on July 18 , 2008 in the United States .

A similar incident occurred during the filming in Chicago , when an abandoned Brach 's candy factory ( which was Gotham Hospital in the film ) was demolished .

During the filming in Chicago , Nolan decided to blow-up abandoned Brach 's candy factory ( which was Gotham Hospital in the movie ) .

The Dark Knight was filmed primarily in Chicago , as well as in several other locations in the United States , the United Kingdom , and Hong Kong .

The movie was filmed in Chicago and in Hong Kong .

Gordon , who faked his death , helps apprehend the Joker and is promoted to Commissioner .

Gordon , who is revealed to have faked his death , arrests the Joker .

Batman fights off the SWAT team and the Joker 's men , then rescues the hostages .

A SWAT team then captures the Joker .

The Dark Knight is a 2008 British-American superhero film directed , produced , and cowritten by Christopher Nolan .

The Dark Knight is a 2008 American superhero movie .

Dent starts to go after people responsible for Rachel 's death , deciding their fates by flipping a coin .

When Batman arrives , Dent flips his coin to decide their fates .

This finely bedded material that splits readily into thin layers is called shale , as distinct from mudstone .

This finely bedded material which splits readily into thin layers is called shale , as distinct from mudstone .

The varying types of mudrocks include : siltstone , claystone , mudstone , slate , and shale .

The types of mudrocks include : siltstone , claystone , mudstone , slate , and shale .

With increased pressure over time the platey clay minerals may become aligned , with the appearance of fissility or parallel layering .

With increased pressure over time the platey clay minerals may become aligned , with the appearance of parallel layering ( fissility ) .

At first sight the rock types look quite similar ; however , there are important differences in composition and nomenclature .

At first sight the rock types look quite similar ; however , there are important differences in composition and naming .

Mudrocks are a class of fine grained siliciclastic sedimentary rocks .

They are a class of fine grained siliciclastic sedimentary rocks .

There has been a great deal of disagreement involving the classification of mudrocks .

There has been a great deal of disagreement about the classification of mudrocks .

There are a few important hurdles to classification , including : Mudrocks make up fifty percent of the sedimentary rocks in the geologic record , and are easily the most widespread deposits on Earth .

There are some reasons for this : Mudrocks make up half of the sedimentary rocks in the geologic record , and are easily the most widespread deposits on Earth .

The first book on mudrocks , named Geologie des Argils by Millot , was not published until 1964 ; however , scientists , engineers , and oil producers have understood the significance of mudrocks since the discovery of the Burgess Shale and the relatedness of mudrocks and oil .

However , scientists , engineers , and oil producers have understood the significance of mudrocks since the discovery of the Burgess Shale and the relatedness of mudrocks and oil .

Fine sediment is the most abundant product of erosion , and these sediments contribute to the overall omnipresence of mudrocks .

Fine sediment is the most abundant product of erosion , which is why mudrocks are so common .

In historical texts Karelia is sometimes divided into East Karelia and West Karelia , which are also called Russian Karelia and Finnish Karelia respectively .

On the Finnish side are the provinces of North Karelia and South Karelia .