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Outside of Europe , Ashkenazy served as music director of the NHK Symphony Orchestra from 2004 to 2007 .	He became conductor ( musical director ) of the NHK Symphony Orchestra in 2004 .
It forms part of the CityLink system of toll roads that connects the Tullamarine Freeway from the northern suburbs with the West Gate Freeway and the Domain and Burnley tunnels to the Monash Freeway and the south eastern suburbs .	It forms part of the CityLink system of toll roads that joins the Tullamarine Freeway from the northern suburbs with the West Gate Freeway and the Domain and Burnley tunnels to the Monash Freeway and the south eastern suburbs .
It spans the Yarra River and Victoria Harbour in the Docklands precinct to the west of the Melbourne CBD .	It crosses the Yarra River and Victoria Harbour in the Docklands area to the west of the Melbourne CBD .
Other bridges in Australia of similar construction are the Gateway Bridge , Brisbane and Mooney Mooney Bridge near Gosford , north of Sydney .	Other bridges in Australia built in the same way are the Gateway Bridge , Brisbane and Mooney Mooney Bridge near Gosford , north of Sydney .
It was named by Jeff Kennett , for former Premier of Victoria , Sir Henry Bolte because of its linking the West Gate , Monash and Tullamarine Freeways - projects commissioned or completed by the Bolte Government .	It was named by Jeff Kennett , for former Premier of Victoria , Sir Henry Bolte because it linked the West Gate , Monash and Tullamarine Freeways - projects planned or completed by the Bolte Government .
The superstructure is built as two independent bridges of variable depth , prestressed concrete box girders , separated by a 1.15 m clear gap between the structures .	It is built as two separate bridges of variable depth , prestressed concrete box girders , separated by a 1.15 m ( 4 ft ) gap between the structures .
These towers are hollow , and feature access ladders to a small roof top hatch .	The towers are hollow , and have ladders leading to a small roof top hatch .
These two towers are an aesthetic addition by the architects , and are not joined to the main body of the bridge .	These two towers are only for show , and are not joined to the main body of the bridge .
The bridge was designed by architects Denton Corker Marshall and was built for head contractor Transurban by Baulderstone Hornibrook , construction taking three years from 1996 to 1999 and costing $ 75 million .	It was built for Transurban by Baulderstone Hornibrook , from 1996-1999 and cost AU$ 75 million .
It has four spans with two main spans of 173 metres ( 567.6 ft ) and side spans of 72 metres ( 236.2 ft ) , giving an overall bridge length of 490 metres ( 1,607.6 ft ) .	The Bolte Bridge has four spans with two main spans of 173 m ( 568 ft ) and side spans of 72 m ( 236 ft ) .
A semitone , also called a half step or a half tone , is the smallest musical interval commonly used in Western tonal music , and it is considered the most dissonant when sounded harmonically .	A semitone ( British English ) ( also called a half step or a half tone ) is the smallest musical interval used in Western music .
In twelve-tone equal temperament all semitones are equal in size ( 100 cents ) .	These semitones are exactly equal in size .
Coordinates : 41 ° 35 ′ 28 ″ N 93 ° 36 ′ 14 ″ W \ / 41.591 ° N 93.604 ° W \ / 41.591 ; -93.604 The Iowa House of Representatives is the lower house of the Iowa General Assembly .	Coordinates : 41 ° 35 ′ 28 ″ N 93 ° 36 ′ 14 ″ W \ / 41.591 ° N 93.604 ° W \ / 41.591 ; -93.604 The Iowa House of Representatives is the lower house of the Iowa General Assembly , Iowa 's legislature .
Other House leaders , such as the majority and minority leaders , are elected by their respective party caucuses according to each party 's strength in the chamber .	Other House leaders , such as the majority and minority leaders , are elected by their party 's members .
The House of Representatives meets at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines .	The House of Representatives meets at the Iowa State Captiol in Des Moines .
Unlike the upper house , the Iowa Senate , state House representatives serve two-year terms with the whole chamber up for re-election in even-numbered years .	Unlike the Iowa Senate , House members - called `` representatives '' - have terms of two years .
The Speaker is elected by the majority party caucus , followed by confirmation of the full House on passage of a floor vote .	The Speaker is chosen by the majority party and then elected by the entire House .
Michael Polakovs ( 23 February 1923 - 6 December 2009 ) , born in Riga , Latvia , was a circus clown who performed in the US under the name of Coco the Clown , a moniker that his father , Nicolai Poliakoff , had made famous in Europe .	Michael Polakovs , known in America as Coco the Clown , ( born Riga , Latvia 23 February 1923 ; died USA , 6 December 2009 ) was a famous clown .
Michael joined Billy Smart 's Circus in 1951 , and toured the US with the Mills Brothers Circus in 1953 .	In 1951 he went with a brother and a sister to work for Billy Smart 's circus .
Georg Bydlinski is member of `` IG Autorinnen Autoren '' , Grazer Autorenversammlung , ÖsterreicÖsterreichischer Schriftstellerverband , `` Literaturkreises Podium '' and `` Friedrich-Bödecker-Kreis Hannover '' .	Bydlinski is a member of `` IG Autorinnen Autoren '' , Grazer Autorenversammlung , ÖsterreicÖsterreichischer Schriftstellerverband , `` Literaturkreises Podium '' and `` Friedrich-Bödecker-Kreis Hannover '' .
Since 2013 he works together with the producer Thomas Raber .	Since 2013 , he has worked with producer Thomas Raber .
1990 Bydliski has participated at the Festival of German-Language Literature in Klagenfurt .	In 1990 , Bydliski took part in the Festival of German-Language Literature in Klagenfurt .
Georg Bydlinski is writer of novels , children 's books and poems .	Bydlinski writes novels , children 's books and poems .
Since 1982 he lives as freelance writer in Mödling .	Since 1982 , Bydlinski has worked as a freelance writer in Mödling .
Crops like Jatropha , used for biodiesel , can thrive on marginal agricultural land where many trees and crops wo n't grow , or would produce only slow growth yields .	Crops like Jatropha , used for biodiesel , can thrive on marginal agricultural land where many trees and crops will not grow , or would produce only slow growth yields .
A key consideration is the minimisation of biofuel competition for prime cropland .	A key consideration is the minimization of biofuel competition for prime cropland .
Second generation biofuels are now being produced from a much broader range of feedstocks including the cellulose in dedicated energy crops ( perennial grasses such as switchgrass and Miscanthus giganteus ) , forestry materials , the co-products from food production , and domestic vegetable waste .	Second generation biofuels are now being produced from the cellulose in dedicated energy crops ( perennial grasses such as switchgrass and Miscanthus giganteus ) , forestry materials , the co-products from food production , and domestic vegetable waste .
Biofuel development and use is a complex issue because there are many biofuel options which are available .	There are many biofuel options which are available .
Responsible commercialization of biofuels represents an opportunity to enhance sustainable economic prospects in Africa , Latin America and Asia .	Responsible development of biofuels will help economic prospects in Africa , Latin America and Asia .
Biofuels offer the prospect of increased market competition and oil price moderation .	They offer the prospect of oil price moderation .
Some researchers fear that a major switch to biofuels from such crops would create a direct competition with their use for food and animal feed , and claim that in some parts of the world the economic consequences are already visible , other researchers look at the land available and the enormous areas of idle and abandoned land and claim that there is room for a large proportion of biofuel also from conventional crops .	Any major switch to biofuels from such crops would create a direct competition with their use for food and animal feed , and in some parts of the world we are already seeing the economic consequences of such competition .
Administratively , Jersey is divided into twelve parishes .	Jersey is divided into 12 parishes which elect their own administration .
When Wilbur wants to play with a lamb , his father ( known as a ram ) says that sheep do not play with pigs because it is only a matter of time before they are turned into smoked bacon and ham .	When Wilbur wants to play with a lamb , the lamb 's father ( known as a ram ) says that sheep do not play with pigs because it 's only a matter of time before they are turned into smoked bacon and ham .
Wilbur starts crying , saying that he does not want to die , but a voice from above tells him to `` chin up '' .	Wilbur starts crying saying that he does not want to die , but a voice from above tells him to `` chin up '' .
The film was released to theaters on March 1 , 1973 by Paramount Pictures in the United States .	The movie was released to theaters on March 1 , 1973 by Paramount Pictures in the United States .
According to Gene Deitch , a director of animation and friend of E. B. White , Mrs. White wrote the following words in a 1977 letter : `` We have never ceased to regret that your version of `` Charlotte 's Web '' never got made .	According to Gene Deitch , a director of animation and friend of E. B. White , the author 's wife wrote the following words in a 1977 letter : `` We have never ceased to regret that your version of `` Charlotte 's Web '' never got made .
I do n't care much for jolly songs .	I do not care much for jolly songs .
The next day , she sings a song about `` chinning up '' , and reveals herself to be a spider named Charlotte .	The next day the voice sings a song about `` chinning up '' , and reveals herself to be a spider named Charlotte .
It had a limited release on February 22 , 1973 in New York City , and also released in West Germany on March 30 , 1973 , as well as August 11 in Sweden , August 25 in Japan , and September 4 , 1981 in Australia .	It was released on February 22 , 1973 in New York City in less theaters , and also released in West Germany on March 30 , 1973 , as well as August 11 in Sweden , and August 25 in Japan .
The Hanna-Barbera version has never pleased either of us ... a travesty ... '' E. B. White himself wrote of the film : `` The story is interrupted every few minutes so that somebody can sing a jolly song .	The Hanna-Barberra version has never pleased either of us ... a travesty ... '' E.B. White himself wrote of the film : `` The story is interrupted every few minutes so that somebody can sing a jolly song .
She sadly says good-bye as Wilbur is sold down the street to her uncle , Homer Zuckerman .	Fern sadly says good-bye as the young pig is sold down the street to her uncle , Homer Zuckerman .
However , after only six weeks of raising him , John tells Fern that it is time for him to be sold ( his siblings were already sold ) .	However , after only six weeks of raising him , John Arable tells Fern that it 's time for him to be sold ( his 10 brothers and sisters were already sold ) .
But as much as Wilbur loves them , they will never replace her memory .	But as much as Wilbur loves them , they will never replace the memory of his friend Charlotte .
No other non-Disney musical animated film has enjoyed such a remarkable comeback in popularity , prompting a direct-to-video sequel , Charlotte 's Web 2 : Wilbur 's Great Adventure , which Paramount released in the US on March 18 , 2003 ( Universal released the film internationally ) , followed by a live-action film version of the original story , which was released on December 15 , 2006 .	This new popularity helped to create a direct-to-video sequel , Charlotte 's Web 2 : Wilbur 's Great Adventure , which Paramount released in the US on March 18 , 2003 ( Universal released the movie internationally ) , followed by a live-action movie version of E. B. White 's original story , which was released on December 15 , 2006 .
One is a runt so John Arable decides to `` do away with it '' .	So John Arable decides to `` do away with it '' .
Charlotte 's Web is a 1973 American animated musical film produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and Sagittarius Productions and based upon the 1952 children 's book of the same name by E. B. White .	Charlotte 's Web is a 1973 animated movie , based on the 1952 book with the same name by E. B. White .
A litter of pigs are born to the Arable farm .	A litter of 11 piglets are born to a mother pig ( a sow ) on a farm owned by the Arable family .
It is the first of only three Hanna-Barbera features not based upon one of their famous television cartoons - Heidi 's Song ( 1982 ) and Once Upon a Forest ( 1993 ) being the other two - and was a moderate critical and commercial success .	The movie , sent to theaters by Paramount Pictures on March 1 , 1973 , is the first of only three Hanna Barbera movies not based upon one of their famous television cartoons - Heidi 's Song ( 1982 ) and Once Upon a Forest ( 1993 ) being the other two-and was fairly successful among both critics and at the movie theaters .
She saves him by writing messages in her web , hence the title .	Charlotte saves Wilbur by writing messages in her web , which is why the movie is called `` Charlotte 's Web . ''
However , when his daughter , Fern , hears of the pig 's fate , she rescues him and tells her dad that it is absurd to kill it just because it is smaller than the others .	However , when his daughter , Fern Arable , hears of the pig 's fate she rescues him and tells it is unfair to kill a helpless piglet since it is smaller than the others .
The film has found a devoted following over the years due to television and VHS ; in 1994 it surprised the marketplace by becoming one of the best-selling titles of the year , 21 years after its first premiere .	The movie has stayed popularity over the years because of television and VHS ; in 1994 the movie became one of the best selling movies of the year , 21 years after its first premiere .
The song score of lyrics and music was written by the Sherman Brothers , who had previously written music for family films like Mary Poppins ( 1964 ) , The Jungle Book ( 1967 ) , and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang ( 1968 ) .	The song score of music and lyrics was written by the Sherman Brothers , who had also been done the music in other family movies like The Jungle Book ( 1967 ) .
The symbol of this free association is Queen Elizabeth II who is the Head of the Commonwealth .	Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is the official head of the Commonwealth .
The Queen is also the monarch of 16 members of the Commonwealth , known as Commonwealth realms .	She is also head of state of 16 Commonwealth countries , referred to as Commonwealth realms .
Charles dropped out of school at the age of nine , already aspiring to the life of an artist .	He dropped out of school at the age of nine , already aspiring to the life of an artist .
He has appeared in more than sixty movies , composed about a thousand songs ( including at least 150 in English , 100 in Italian , 70 in Spanish , and 50 in German ) , and sold well over 100 million records .	He has appeared in more than 60 movies and written more than 1000 songs ( including 150 in English , 100 in Italian , 70 in Spanish , and 50 in German ) .
His big break came in 1946 when the singer Édith Piaf heard him sing and arranged to take him with her on tour in France and to the United States .	His big break came when the singer Edith Piaf heard him sing and arranged to take him with her on tour in France and to the USA .
Aznavour 's voice is shaded towards the tenor range , but possesses the low range and coloration more typical of a baritone , contributing to his unique sound .	Aznavours voice is shaded towards the tenor range , but possesses the low range and coloration more typical of a baritone , contributing to his unique sound .
Besides being one of France 's most popular and enduring singers , he is also one of the best-known singers in the world .	He is one of France 's most popular and long lasting singers , and also one of the most well-known French singers in other countries .
Together with his wife , who was an actress , Michael introduced Charles to the world of theater at an early age .	His parents introduced him to the world of theater at an early age .
There is a visual cortex in each hemisphere of the brain .	The visual cortex is a part of the brain .
Research on the primary visual cortex can involve recording action potentials from electrodes within the brain of cats , ferrets , rats , mice , or monkeys , or through recording intrinsic optical signals from animals or EEG , MEG , or fMRI signals from human and monkey V1 .	Research on the primary visual cortex can involve recording action potentials from electrodes within the brain of cats , ferrets , rats , mice , or monkeys .
It is located in the occipital lobe , in the back of the brain .	Physically , the visual cortex is at the back of the brain in the occipital lobe .
The left hemisphere visual cortex receives signals from the right visual field and the right visual cortex from the left visual field .	The primary visual cortex is the best studied visual area in the brain .
Elimination Chamber ( 2010 ) ( also known as No Way Out ( 2010 ) in Germany ) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) , which took place on February 21 , 2010 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis , Missouri .	Elimination Chamber ( also known as No Way Out in Germany ) was a pro wrestling pay-per-view show made by World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) , which took place on February 21 , 2010 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis , Missouri .
The concept of the event was that the two main event matches , one each for the World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE Championship , would occur in an Elimination Chamber .	The idea of the show was that the two main event matches , one for the World Heavyweight Championship and one for the WWE Championship , would be in an Elimination Chamber .
On the undercard , Drew McIntyre defended the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Kane , The Miz defended the WWE United States Championship against Montel Vontavious Porter , and Maryse and Gail Kim competed against Team Lay-Cool ( Layla and Michelle McCool ) in an interbrand Divas tag team match .	On the undercard , Drew McIntyre defended the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Kane , The Miz defended the WWE United States Championship against Montel Vontavious Porter , and Maryse and Gail Kim wrestled against Team Lay-Cool ( Layla and Michelle McCool ) in a tag team match .
Each match featured six competitors : the defending champion and five challengers .	Each match had six wrestler in it : the defending champion and five challengers .
This technique , known as Cherenkov counting , relies on the Cherenkov radiation being detected directly by the photomultiplier tubes .	It relies on the Cherenkov radiation being detected directly by the photomultiplier tubes .
Many counters have two photomultiplier tubes connected in a coincidence circuit .	The counter has two photomultiplier tubes .
Cherenkov counting in this experimental context is normally used for quick , rough measurements , since the geometry of the sample can create variations in the output .	Cherenkov counting in this experimental context is normally used for quick rough measurements .
Beta particles emitted from the isotopic sample transfer energy to the solvent molecules : the π cloud of the aromatic ring absorbs the energy of the emitted particle .	Beta ( alpha ) particles emitted from the sample transfer energy to the solvent molecules .
This interference , known as `` quenching '' , can be overcome through data correction or through careful sample preparation .	It can be overcome through data correction or through careful sample preparation .
Some chemical compounds ( notably chlorine compounds ) and highly colored samples can interfere with the counting process .	Some chemical compounds and highly colored samples can interfere with the counting process .
The coincidence circuit assures that genuine light pulses , which reach both photomultiplier tubes , are counted , while spurious pulses ( due to line noise , for example ) , which would only affect one of the tubes , are ignored .	The coincidence circuit assures that genuine light pulses are counted .
Counting efficiencies under ideal conditions range from about 30 % for tritium ( a low-energy beta emitter ) to nearly 100 % for phosphorus-32 , a high-energy beta emitter .	Counting efficiencies under ideal conditions is about 30 % for tritium .
The radioactive samples and cocktail are placed in small transparent or translucent ( often glass or plastic ) vials that are loaded into an instrument known as a liquid scintillation counter .	The samples are placed in small transparent ( often glass or plastic ) vials .
High-energy beta emitters , such as phosphorus-32 , can also be counted in a scintillation counter without the cocktail , instead using an aqueous solution .	32P can also be counted in a scintillation counter without the cocktail .
Liquid scintillation counting is a standard laboratory method in the life-sciences for measuring radiation from beta-emitting radioactive isotopes .	Liquid scintillation counting is an analytical technique .
Samples are dissolved or suspended in a `` cocktail '' containing a solvent ( historically aromatic organics such as benzene or toluene , but more recently less hazardous solvents are used ) , typically some form of a surfactant , and small amounts of other additives known as `` fluors '' or scintillators .	The `` cocktail '' is containing an aromatic solvent and small amounts of other additives known as fluors .
A poster is any piece of printed paper designed to be attached to a wall or vertical surface .	A poster is a large piece of printed paper that has a picture of something .
Posters may be used for many purposes .	Posters may be used for advertising , education , propaganda , and decoration .
He became well-known mainly for his realistic writings about village life in a part of southern Maharashtra called Maandesh , set in a period of 15 to 20 years before and after Independence .	He became well-known mainly for his realistic writings about village life in a part of southern Maharashtra called Maandesh .
Vyankatesh Digambar Madgulkar ( Marathi : व्यंकटेश दिगंबर माडगूळकर ) ( 1927-2001 ) was one of the most popular Marathi writers of his time .	Vyankatesh Madgulkar ( 1927-2001 ) was one of the most popular and well-known Marathi writers of his time .
In 1955 , Madgulkar took a job in Pune in the rural programming department of All India Radio .	In 1955 he took up a job in Pune , in the rural programming department of the government 's All India Radio ( AIR ) station .
Madgulkar wrote 8 novellas , over 200 short stories , about 40 screenplays , and some folk plays ( लोकनाट्य ) , travelogues , and essays on nature .	He wrote 8 novellas and over 200 short stories .
He was often called Tatya ( `` old man '' , or `` grand old man '' in Marathi ) by his admirers , friends and family members Madgulkar was born in the village of Madgul in Sangli District of Maharashtra .	He was lovingly called Tatya ( `` old man '' , or `` grand old man '' in Marathi ) by his admirers , friends and family members .
After independence , Madgulkar returned home .	After India got Independence , Vyankatesh Madgulkar returned home .
In 1948 , when he was 21 , he became a journalist and , two years later , he moved to Mumbai where he had the opportunity to write scripts for a few Marathi movies .	Two years later he moved to the capital of Maharashtra , Mumbai , to write scripts for Marathi films .
When Madgulkar was in his teens , he left home and joined a group of nationalists fighting for India 's freedom from the British Raj .	When he was a teenager , he left home and joined a group of people fighting for India 's freedom .
Though he had never finished his high school education , he had a keen interest in reading .	And though he did not complete school education , he developed an enormous love for reading .
The double-slit experiment ( and its variations ) has become a classic thought experiment , for its clarity in expressing the central puzzles of quantum mechanics .	The double-slit experiment became a classic thought experiment for its clear explanation of the central puzzles of quantum mechanics .
The Copenhagen interpretation is a consensus among some of the pioneers in the field of quantum mechanics that it is undesirable to posit anything that goes beyond the mathematical formulae and the kinds of physical apparatus and reactions that enable us to gain some knowledge of what goes on at the atomic scale .	The Copenhagen interpretation is what one group of the pioneers of quantum mechanics thought -- that it is not useful to say anything that goes beyond the math , the equipment , and the real results that let us to get some idea of what goes on at the atomic scale .
Lovins and Price suggest that the personal values that make a high-energy society work are all too apparent , and that the values associated with an alternate view relate to thrift , simplicity , diversity , neighbourliness , craftsmanship , and humility .	The personal values that make a high-energy society work are all too apparent , and the values associated with an alternate view relate to thrift , simplicity , diversity , neighbourliness , craftsmanship , and humility .
Lovins and Price suggest that these two different sets of personal values and technological attributes lead to two very different policy paths relating to future energy supplies .	Lovins and Price say that these two different sets of personal values lead to two very different policy paths relating to future energy supplies .
She is the daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia , and sister of the sun-god Helios , and of Eos , goddess of the dawn .	She is the daughter of Hyperion and Theia .
In Greek mythology , Selene ( Greek Σελήνη ( selɛ̌ːnɛː ) ` moon ' ; ) is the goddess of the moon .	Selene is also another name for the moon Selene is the goddess of the moon and a Titan in Greek mythology .
Couchsurfing International Inc. is a hospitality exchange and social networking website .	CouchSurfing International Inc. is a company based in San Francisco that provides hospitality exchange and social networking .
They were widespread in North America during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs , 12-1 .6 million years ago .	They were common in North America during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs , 12-1 .6 million years ago .
Some lived in parts of Eurasia , Beringia and , following the Great American Interchange , South America .	Some lived in parts of Eurasia , Beringia and , after the Great American Interchange , South America .

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