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Through the marriage of his son , Fulk III , to Elisabeth the heiress of Vendôme Geoffrey brought that county into the Angevin sphere of influence .	Through the marriage of his son , Fulk III , to Elisabeth the heiress of Vendôme Geoffrey brought that county under his influence .
He succeeded his father as Count of Anjou about 960 , at the age of 20 .	He succeeded his father as Count of Anjou about 960 .
Geoffrey was the eldest son of Fulk II , Count of Anjou and his first wife Gerberga .	Geoffrey was the oldest son of Fulk II of Anjou and his first wife Gerberga .
In 982 Geoffrey married his now widowed sister Adelaide-Blanche to the fifteen-year-old Louis V of France , the two being crowned King and Queen of Aquitaine .	In 982 Geoffrey married his now widowed sister Adelaide-Blanche to the fifteen-year-old Louis V of France .
On this subject which became this family 's theme , Geoffrey advised both his sons , Fulk and Maurice : `` No house is weak that has many friends .	Geoffrey told both his sons , Fulk and Maurice : `` No house is weak that has many friends .
On her mother 's side she was a granddaughter of king Robert I of France and on her father 's side a direct descendant of Charlemagne .	On her mother 's side she was a granddaughter of king Robert I of France .
The lands of the abbeys of Saint-Aubin and Saint-Serge in Angers provided the beneficium for his most faithful adherents .	The lands of the abbeys of Saint-Aubin and Saint-Serge in Angers provided revenues for his most faithful men .
Geoffrey had influence in Aquitaine by way of his sister Adelaide-Blanche 's first marriage to the powerful baron Stephen , Count of Gevaudan and Forez who after his death the lands were ruled by Adelaide .	Geoffrey had influence in Aquitaine through his sister Adelaide-Blanche 's first marriage to the powerful baron Stephen , Count of Gevaudan and Forez .
Fortunately it was at this same time Geoffrey made his son Fulk Nerra his co-ruler since he died shortly thereafter while besieging the fortress of Marcon on 21 July 987 .	Geoffrey made his son Fulk Nerra his co-ruler just before he died while attacking the fortress of Marcon on 21 July 987 .
But the marriage to a woman thirty years his senior failed as did Geoffrey 's plans to control Aquitaine through his young son-in-law .	So did Geoffrey 's plans to control Aquitaine through his young son-in-law .
About 971 Geoffrey secured the see of Le Mans for his ally Bishop Seinfroy .	About 971 Geoffrey secured the diocese of Le Mans for his ally and friend Bishop Seinfroy .
His father had controlled Nantes through his second marriage to the widowed countess and Geoffrey continued this by making Count Guerech accept him as overlord .	Geoffrey brought Nantes under control by making Count Guerech accept him as overlord .
His nephews Pons and Bertrand succeeded as counts there and his niece Adalmode married Adelbert , Count of Marche and Périgord .	Their sons , Geoffrey 's nephews , Pons and Bertrand succeeded as counts there . Geoffrey 's niece , Adalmode , married Adelbert , Count of Marche and Périgord .
In 973 Geoffrey had married his daughter Ermengarde-Gerberga to Conan I of Rennes but Conan began to oppose Geoffrey and in 982 the two met at the first battle of Conquereuil with Geoffrey defeating Conan .	In 982 the two met at the first battle of Conquereuil where Geoffrey defeated Conan .
After the death of his first wife Adele , Geoffrey married secondly Adelaise de Châlon and for nearly a decade exerted control over the county of Châlons .	After the death of his first wife Adele , Geoffrey married secondly Adelaise de Châlon .
He married Adele of Meaux ( 934-982 ) , daughter of Robert of Vermandois and Adelais de Vergy .	Adele was the daughter of Robert of Vermandois and Adelais de Vergy .
Geoffrey I of Anjou ( c. 938\/940 - July 21 , 987 ) , known as Grisegonelle ( `` Greymantle '' ) , was count of Anjou from 960 to 987 .	Geoffrey I of Anjou ( 930-987 ) , called Greymantle ( French : Grisegonelle ) , was a French nobleman who was the Count of Anjou from 960 to 987 .
Geoffrey started by making his power-base the citadel of Angers strategically placing his fideles in key areas surrounding the city to protect his territories .	Geoffrey started by making his power base the citadel of Angers .
Kevin Jonathan Dallman ( born February 26 , 1981 ) is a Kazakhstani-Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for SKA Saint Petersburg of the KHL .	Kevin Jonathan Dallman ( born February 26 , 1981 ) is a Kazakhstani-Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for and captains Barys Astana of the KHL .
Guillaume de Machaut ( sometimes spelled Machault ) ( c. 1300 - April 1377 ) was a medieval French poet and composer .	Guillaume de Machaut ( pronounce : `` GHEE-yoam de MA-show '' ) ( born around 1300 ; died April 1377 ) , was a Medieval French poet and composer .
Well into the 15th century , Machaut 's poetry was greatly admired and imitated by other poets , including Geoffrey Chaucer .	Machaut 's poetry had an influence on many later poets , including Geoffrey Chaucer .
He had been a surgeon-superintendent of ships taking convicts to New South Wales and Van Diemen 's Land ( now known as Tasmania ) .	He had been a surgeon on the ships taking convicts to New South Wales and Van Diemen 's Land ( now known as Tasmania ) .
His land was sold for # 2,000 to John Coghill , who now owned all the land on the south , east and north of the town .	His land was sold for # 2,000 to John Coghill , who now owned most of the land on the south , east and north of the town .
He was first granted land in Van Diemen 's Land in 1824 , which he exchanged for land near Lake George in 1825 .	He was first given land in Van Diemen 's Land in 1824 , but changed it for land near Lake George in 1825 .
Gold was discovered in 1851 , and for the next two decades the district 's population swelled to about 10,000 .	Gold was discovered in 1851 , and over the next 20 years the population grew to about 10,000 .
The path to the grave is open to the public the path and is through a series of paddocks intersected by gateway sculptures and installations by local artists .	The path to the grave is open to the public and is through a series of paddocks with gateway sculptures and large art pieces by local artists .
Wilson settled in the district in late 1836 with his wife and family .	Wilson moved to the district in late 1836 with his wife and family .
A memorial and large pine tree mark the site of Wilson 's grave , from which there are views of the town .	A memorial and large pine tree mark the site of Wilson 's grave .
In 1841 Braidwood Farm had 141 residents .	In 1841 there were 141 people living at Braidwood Farm .
The village was located near the headwaters of the Shoalhaven River .	It is in a highland area near the headwaters of the Shoalhaven River .
He became a community leader and amongst other things contracted to build the first courthouse in 1837-38 .	He built the first courthouse in 1837-38 .
The Commission identified several instances of misconduct and found the superintendent of police had failed to exercise ` strict and proper control over his men . '	They found that the superintendent of police did not have ` strict and proper control over his men . '
It is located on the busy Kings Highway linking Canberra to Batemans Bay on the coast .	Braidwood is on the Kings Highway which joins Canberra to Batemans Bay on the coast .
In 1840 Wilson petitioned the government to build a road from Braidwood to Huskisson to enable faster and cheaper shipping of the wool clip to Sydney and , with Col. John Mackenzie , supplied the materials and labor for the Braidwood to Nerriga section .	In 1840 Wilson asked the government to build a road from Braidwood to Huskisson for faster and cheaper shipping of wool to Sydney .
Braidwood is a town in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales , Australia , in Palerang Shire .	It is in the Palerang Shire .
The area was first settled by Europeans in the 1820s , and the town was surveyed in 1839 .	The town was surveyed in 1839 .
European explorers reached the district in 1822 ( Kearns , Marsh and Packer ) .	Europen explorers , Kearns , Marsh and Packer , reached the area in 1822 and the settlers arrived soon after .
In 1833 , the western end of Wilson 's grant was resumed and reserved for a future village and a similar area added to the eastern end in compensation .	In 1833 the government took back the western end of Wilson 's land for a future village .
He joined the staff of Newsweek magazine in 1960 .	He joined Newsweek magazine in 1960 .
He served in the Korean War as an Army intelligence officer .	He served as an intelligence officer in the United States Army during the Korean War .
He retired from ABC in 1999 to become the chairman of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation .	After retiring from ABC News in 1999 , Bruno became chairman of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation until 2008 .
The President of Bangladesh , the ceremonial head of state , is chosen by Parliament .	The President of Bangladesh , who is the ceremonial head of state , is picked by Parliament .
Since the December 2008 national election , the current majority party is the Bangladesh Awami League .	The current majority party is the Bangladesh Awami League .
The leader of the party ( or alliance of parties ) holding the majority of seats becomes the Prime Minister of Bangladesh , and the head of the government .	The leader of the party that has most of seats is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh .
Cleburne County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama .	Cleburne County is a county of the US state of Alabama .
According to the 2000 census , the county has a total area of 561.02 square miles ( 1,453.0 km2 ) , of which 560.21 square miles ( 1,450.9 km2 ) ( or 99.86 % ) is land and 0.81 square miles ( 2.1 km2 ) ( or 0.14 % ) is water .	560.21 square miles ( 1,450.9 km2 ) ( or 99.86 % ) is land and 0.81 square miles ( 2.1 km2 ) ( or 0.14 % ) is water .
Cleburne County is home to Alabama 's highest natural point on Cheaha Mountain which is part of the southernmost mountain range in the Blue Ridge Mountains .	Cleburne County is home to Alabama 's highest natural point on Cheaha Mountain .
Cleburne County was established on December 6 , 1866 , by an act of the state legislature .	Cleburne County was formed on December 6 , 1866 .
Heflin is still the county seat .	In 1905 Heflin became the county seat .
As of the 2010 census , the population was 14,972 .	As of 2010 the population was 14,972 .
It is produced with high efficiency by reducing sodium chlorate in a strong acid solution with a suitable reducing agent such as methanol , hydrogen peroxide , hydrochloric acid or sulfur dioxide .	Methanol ( an alcohol ) , sulfur dioxide ( a gas made by burning sulfur ) , hydrochloric acid ( a common acid ) , or hydrogen peroxide can be used .
Chlorine dioxide is sometimes used for bleaching of wood pulp in combination with chlorine , but it is used alone in ECF ( elemental chlorine-free ) bleaching sequences .	Chlorine dioxide is used to bleach wood pulp to make paper .
It was released on January 13 , 2012 in the United States by Universal Pictures .	Contraband was released on January 13 , 2012 in the United States by Universal Pictures .
The film is a remake of the 2008 Icelandic film Reykjavík-Rotterdam which Baltasar Kormákur starred in .	The movie is a remake of the 2008 Icelandic movie Reykjavík-Rotterdam which starred Kormákur .
An example is the skillful way in which his terrier Tony opened the garden gate , easily misunderstood as an insightful act by someone seeing the final behavior .	An example is the skilful way in which his terrier Tony opened the garden gate , easily misunderstood as an insightful act by someone seeing the final behavior .
It is an unsystematic method which does not employ insight , theory or organised methodology .	It is an unsystematic method , which does not employ insight , theory or organised methodology .
Trial and error is a fundamental method of solving problems .	Trial and error is a primitive method of solving problems .
A spin bowler usually delivers the ball quite slowly and puts spin on the ball causing it to bounce at an angle off the pitch .	A spin bowler usually bowls quite slowly and puts a lot of spin on the ball which makes it bounce at an angle off the ground .
In professional cricket , a bowler in the 40-60 mph range would be said to be a slow bowler , in the 60-80 mph range a medium pace bowler , and a bowler 80 mph + a fast bowler .	A medium pace bowler bowls more slowly .
Fast bowlers will generally only use swing to obtain movement , but medium pace and slow bowlers will often use a combination of the two .	A fast bowler uses simple speed to defeat a batsman .
Roller derby is a contact sport played by two teams of five members roller skating in the same direction around a track .	Roller derby is a sport played on roller skates .
Each jammer must first complete a non-scoring pass through the pack , which determines which jammer ( if any ) is the lead jammer .	The first jammer to get through the pack without leaving the track gets to be the `` lead jammer '' .
Each team designates a scoring player ( the `` jammer '' ) ; the other four members are `` blockers . ''	There are 5 players on each team : The jammer is the only player that can score points .
Sara Alexandra Lima Tavares ( born February 1 , 1978 ) is a Portuguese singer , composer , guitarist and percussionist .	Sara Tavares ( b. 1978 ) is a Portuguese-Cape Verdian singer .
The leaves have a tubular sheath at the base that usually splits open on one side at maturity .	The leaves have a tubular sheath at the base that usually splits open on one side when it is grown .
The Corypha species have the largest inflorescence of any plant , up to 7.5 m tall and containing millions of small flowers .	The Corypha palms have the largest inflorescence ( flowering part ) of any plant , up to 7.5 meters tall and containing millions of small flowers .
More than two-thirds of palm species live in tropical forests , where some species grow tall enough to form part of the canopy and shorter ones form part of the understory .	Over two-thirds of palms live in tropical forests , where some species grow tall enough to form part of the canopy and other shorter palms form part of the understory .
The coco de mer ( Lodoicea maldivica ) has the largest seeds of any plant , 40-50 cm in diameter and weighing 15-30 kg each .	The Coco de mer has the largest seeds of any plant , 30-50 centimeters in diameter and weighing 15-30 kilograms each .
In many historical cultures , palms were symbols for such ideas as victory , peace , and fertility .	In historical times palms have been symbols for victory , peace , and fertility .
A few palms are adapted to extremely basic lime soils , while others are similarly adapted to extreme potassium deficiency and toxicity of heavy metals in serpentine soils .	A few palms are adapted to extremely basic lime soils , while others are similarly adapted to very acidic soils .
( Due to historical usage , the family is alternatively called Palmae or Palmaceae . )	This family is called Arecaceae .
Palms may also live in grasslands and scrublands , usually associated with a water source , and in desert oases such as the date palm .	Other palms live on tropical mountains above 1000 meters , Palms may also live in grasslands and scrublands , usually where there is water , and in desert oases .
have the largest leaves of any plant , up to 25 m long and 3 m wide .	Raffia palms , with leaves up to 25 meters long and 3 meters wide , have the largest leaves of any plant .
The fruit is usually a single-seeded drupe ( sometimes berry-like ) but some genera ( e.g. Salacca ) may contain two or more seeds in each fruit .	Some kinds may contain two or more seeds in each fruit .
Some species form pure stands in areas with poor drainage or regular flooding , including Raphia hookeri which is common in coastal freshwater swamps in West Africa .	Some kinds form pure stands in areas with poor drainage or regular flooding .
The sepals and petals usually number three each , and may be distinct or joined at the base .	The sepals and petals usually number three each .
They have been important to humans throughout much of history .	They have had an important role to humans throughout much of history .
The Arecaceae are a botanical family of perennial lianas , shrubs , and trees commonly known as palm trees .	Palm trees are a family of plants .
The flowers are generally small and white , radially symmetric , and can be either uni - or bisexual .	The flowers are generally small and white , and are star-shaped .
After a speech by the president of the organising committee , Crown Prince Constantine , his father officially opened the Games : Afterwards , nine bands and 150 choir singers performed an Olympic Hymn , composed by Spyridon Samaras , with words by poet Kostis Palamas .	After a speech by the president of the organizing committee , Crown Prince Constantine , his father officially opened the Games : Afterwards , nine bands and 150 choir singers performed an Olympic Hymn , composed by Spyridon Samaras , with words by poet Kostis Palamas .
Coubertin also took inspiration from the earlier Greek games organised under the name of Olympics by businessman and philanthropist Evangelis Zappas in 1859 , 1870 and 1875 .	Coubertin also took inspiration from the earlier Greek games organized under the name of Olympics by businessman and philanthropist Evangelis Zappas in 1859 , 1870 and 1875 .
In the first round , Boland defeated Friedrich Traun , a promising tennis player from Hamburg , who had been eliminated in the 100-meter sprint competition .	In the first round , Boland defeated Friedrich Traun , a promising tennis player from Hamburg , who had been eliminated in the 100 meter sprint competition .
The 500-meter freestyle was won by Austrian swimmer Paul Neumann , who defeated his opponents by more than a minute and a half .	The 500 meter freestyle was won by Austrian swimmer Paul Neumann , who defeated his opponents by more than a minute and a half .
Three Germans added individual titles : Hermann Weingärtner won the horizontal bar event , Alfred Flatow won the parallel bars ; and Carl Schuhmann , who also competed successfully in wrestling , won the vault .	Three Germans added individual titles : Hermann Weingärtner won the horizontal bar , Alfred Flatow won the parallel bars ; and Carl Schuhmann , who also competed successfully in wrestling , won the vault .
In the 100 kilometres event , Masson entered as a pacemaker for his compatriot Léon Flameng .	In the 100 kilometers event , Masson entered as a pacemaker for his compatriot Léon Flameng .
Only one road event was held , a race from Athens to Marathon and back ( 87 kilometres ) .	Only one road event was held , a race from Athens to Marathon and back ( 87 kilometers ) .
However , the event could not be completed due to darkness and was finalized the next morning , when Georgios Orphanidis was crowned the champion .	However , the event was not completed due to darkness and was finalized the next morning , when Georgios Orphanidis was crowned the champion .
Despite this , Thomas Burke , of the United States , won the 100-meter race in 12.0 seconds and the 400-meter race in 54.2 seconds .	Despite this , Thomas Burke , of the United States , won the 100 meter race in 12.0 seconds and the 400 meter race in 54.2 seconds .
It was here that , in October 1850 , the local physician William Penny Brookes had founded the Wenlock Olympian Games , a festival of sports and recreations that included athletics and team sports , such as cricket , football and quoits .	It was here that , in October 1850 , the local physician William Penny Brookes started the Wenlock Olympian Games , a festival of sports and recreations that included athletics and team sports , such as cricket , football and quoits .
Coubertin adopted Dr William Penny Brooke 's idea to establish a multi-national and multi-sport event-the ancient games were in a sense international , because various Greek city-states and colonies were represented , but only free male athletes of Greek origin were allowed to participate .	Coubertin took Dr William Penny Brooke 's idea to have a multi-national and multi-sport event-the ancient games were in a sense international , because various Greek city-states and colonies were represented , but only free male athletes of Greek origin were allowed to participate .
There were three open events ( men 's 100-metre freestyle , men 's 500-metre freestyle , and men 's 1200 metre freestyle ) , in addition to a special event open only to Greek sailors , all of which were held on the same day ( 11 April ) .	There were three open events ( men 's 100 metre freestyle , men 's 500 metre freestyle , and men 's 1200 metre freestyle ) , in addition to a special event open only to Greek sailors , all of which were held on the same day ( April 11 ) .
The competition was held at the courts of the Athens Lawn Tennis Club , and the infield of the velodrome used for the cycling events .	The competition was at the courts of the Athens Lawn Tennis Club , and the infield of the velodrome used for the cycling events .
On 6 April ( 25 March according to the Julian calendar then in use in Greece ) , the games of the First Olympiad were officially opened ; it was Easter Monday for both the Western and Eastern Christian Churches and the anniversary of Greece 's independence .	On April 6 ( March 25 according to the Julian calendar then in use in Greece ) , the games of the First Olympiad were officially opened ; it was Easter Monday for both the Western and Eastern Christian Churches and the anniversary of Greece 's independence .
Germany had sent an 11-man team , which won five of the eight events , including both team events .	Germany sent an 11-man team , which won five of the eight events , including both team events .
To avoid embarrassing their hosts , the brothers decided that only one of them would compete in the next pistol event , the free pistol .	In order to avoid embarrassing their hosts , the brothers decided that only one of them would compete in the next pistol event , the free pistol .
Nevertheless , he won the two events in which he swam , the 100 and 1200 meter freestyle .	He won the two events in which he swam , the 100 and 1200 meter freestyle .
Eventually , he was allowed to start from this `` uncomfortable position '' .	Eventually , he was allowed to start from his `` uncomfortable position '' .
The fencing events were held in the Zappeion , which , built with money Evangelis Zappas had given to revive the ancient Olympic Games , had never seen any athletic contests before .	The fencing events were held in the Zappeion , which , built with money Evangelis Zappas had given to revive the ancient Olympic Games , was not used before .
Other elements of current Olympic opening ceremonies were initiated later : the Olympic flame was first lit in 1928 , the first athletes ' oath was sworn at the 1920 Summer Olympics , and the first officials ' oath was taken at the 1972 Olympic Games .	Other elements of current Olympic opening ceremonies were started later : the Olympic flame was first lit in 1928 , the first athletes ' oath was sworn at the 1920 Summer Olympics , and the first officials ' oath was taken at the 1972 Olympic Games .
In 1890 , Coubertin wrote an article in La Revue Athletique , which espoused the importance of Much Wenlock-a rural market town in the English county of Shropshire .	In 1890 , Coubertin wrote an article in La Revue Athletique , which talked about the importance of Much Wenlock-a rural market town in the English county of Shropshire .

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