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One was the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake , which left 140,000 dead or missing , and the other was World War II . | The 1923 Great Kantō earthquake left 140,000 dead or missing World War II was the other disaster for the city . |
The city of Tokyo was established . | The Tokyo Prefecture and the city of Tokyo were established . |
and the city of Tokyo ( 東京市 , Tōkyō-shi ? ) | and the former city of Tokyo ( 東京市 , Tōkyō-shi ? ) |
Tokyo is in the Kantō region on the southeastern side of the main island Honshu and includes the Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands . | Greater Tokyo includes land in the Kantō region and also the Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands . |
The bombing of Tokyo in 1944 and 1945 killed 75,000 to 200,000 and left half of the city destroyed . | The Bombing of Tokyo in 1944 and 1945 killed between 75,000 to 200,000 people and destroyed half the city . |
In 1590 , Tokugawa Ieyasu made Edo his base and when he became shogun in 1603 , the town became the center of his nationwide military government . | In 1590 , Tokugawa Ieyasu made Edo his base . |
Tokyo went on to suffer two major catastrophes in the 20th century , but it recovered from both . | Tokyo suffered two major catastrophes in the 20th century . |
Central Tokyo , like Osaka , has been designed since about 1900 to be centered on major railway stations in a high-density fashion , so suburban railways were built relatively cheaply at street level and with their own right-of-way . | Suburban railways were built relatively cheaply at street level . |
During the subsequent Edo period , Edo grew into one of the largest cities in the world with a population topping one million by the 18th century . | During this time , Edo grew into one of the largest cities in the world . |
Tokyo was originally a small fishing village named Edo , in what was formerly part of the old Musashi Province . | Edo was in the old Musashi Province . |
Tokyo Metropolis was formed in 1943 from the merger of the former Tokyo Prefecture ( 東京府 , Tōkyō-fu ? ) | In 1943 , Tokyo City and the special `` Metropolitan Prefecture '' of Tokyo combined into one . |
Tokyo is the capital of Japan , the center of the Greater Tokyo Area , and the most populous metropolitan area in the world . | Edo was not the capital of Japan . |
Though expressways have been built in Tokyo , the basic design has not changed . | There are some expressways , but the basic design has not changed . |
Edo was first fortified by the Edo clan , in the late twelfth century . | The Edo clan built walls to protect the town in the late 12th century . |
After the war , Tokyo was completely rebuilt , and was showcased to the world during the 1964 Summer Olympics . | Tokyo was completely rebuilt after the war . |
Tokyo was already the nation 's political and cultural center , and the emperor 's residence made it a de facto imperial capital as well , with the former Edo Castle becoming the Imperial Palace . | The old Edo Castle became the Imperial Palace . |
oʊ \ / , listen ( help · info ) ) , officially Tokyo Metropolis ( 東京都 , Tōkyō-to ? ) | It is officially called Tokyo Metropolis ( 東京都 , Tōkyō-to ? ) |
The pineapplefish , Cleidopus gloriamaris , is a species of fish in the family Monocentridae , and the sole member of its genus . | The pineapplefish , Cleidopus gloriamaris , is a species of fish . |
It is also known as the knightfish or the coat-of-mail fish , due to the armor-like scales covering its body , and the port-and-starboard light fish , as it has a pair of bioluminescent organs that are reminiscent of navigation lights on ships . | It is also known as the knightfish or the coat-of-mail fish , due to the scales on its body . |
Its specific epithet is from the Latin gloria and maris , meaning `` glory of the sea '' . | `` Gloriamaris '' is from the Latin language gloria and maris , means `` glory of the sea '' . |
It occurs at a depth of 6-200 meters ( 20-656 ft ) in reefs and harbors . | It lives at a depth of 6-200 meters ( 20-660 ft ) . |
The pineapplefish is native to coastal waters off Queensland , New South Wales , and Western Australia . | The pineapplefish is found near Queensland , New South Wales , and Western Australia . |
In the `` Anarchy '' which ensued , Stephen was captured at Lincoln in February 1141 , and imprisoned at Bristol . | In the `` Anarchy '' which ensued , Stephen was captured at Lincoln in February , 1141 , and imprisoned at Bristol . |
By his marriage to the Empress Matilda , daughter and heiress of Henry I of England , Geoffrey had a son , Henry Curtmantle , who succeeded to the English throne and founded the Plantagenet dynasty to which Geoffrey gave his nickname . | By his marriage to the Empress Matilda , daughter and heiress of Henry I of England , Geoffrey had a son , Henry Curtmantle , who succeeded to the English throne . |
He was named after his great-grandfather Geoffrey II , Count of Gâtinais Geoffrey received his nickname from the yellow sprig of broom blossom ( genêt is the French name for the planta genista , or broom shrub ) he wore in his hat . | He received his nickname , Plantagenet , from the yellow sprig of broom blossom ( genêt is the French name for the planta genista , or broom shrub ) he wore in his hat . |
King Henry I of England , having heard good reports on Geoffrey 's talents and prowess , sent his royal legates to Anjou to negotiate a marriage between Geoffrey and his own daughter , Empress Matilda . | King Henry I of England sent his royal legates to Anjou to arrange a marriage between Geoffrey and his daughter , Matilda . |
She was eleven years older than Geoffrey , and very proud of her status as empress dowager ( as opposed to being a mere countess ) . | She was about eleven years older than Geoffrey , and very proud of her status as an Empress ( as opposed to being a mere Countess ) . |
Geoffrey V ( 24 August 1113 - 7 September 1151 ) - called the Handsome ( French : le Bel ) and Plantagenet - was the Count of Anjou , Touraine , and Maine by inheritance from 1129 and then Duke of Normandy by conquest from 1144 . | Geoffrey V ( 1113-1151 ) , called the Handsome ( French : le Bel ) and Plantagenet ( Latin : planta genista ) , was the Count of Anjou , Touraine , and Maine from 1129 . |
The year after the marriage Geoffrey 's father left for Jerusalem ( where he was to become king ) , leaving Geoffrey behind as count of Anjou . | The year after the marriage Geoffrey 's father left for Jerusalem to marry the heiress of the Kingdom of Jerusalem . |
Consent was obtained from both parties , and on 10 June 1128 the fifteen-year-old Geoffrey was knighted in Rouen by King Henry in preparation for the wedding . | On 10 June 1128 King Henry I knighted the fifteen-year-old Geoffrey . |
The Gran Premio Asociación Latinoamericana de Jockey Clubes e Hipódromos , currently known as the Longines Gran Premio Latinoamericano due to sponsorship reasons , is a horse-race for thoroughbreds of the countries which are members of the Asociación Latinoamericana de Jockey Clubes e Hipódromos . | The Gran Premio Latinoamericano also named Gran Premio Asociación Latinoamericana de Jockey Clubes e Hipódromos is a horse-race for thoroughbreds of the South American hypodromes . |
Like the other Falco species , they have long wings as well as a distinctive long tail . | Like the other Falco species , they have long wings and a long tail . |
They are thus small compared with other birds of prey , but larger than most songbirds . | They are small compared with other birds of prey , but larger than most songbirds . |
In Britain , where no other kestrel species occurs , it is generally just called `` the kestrel '' . | In Britain , where no other brown falcon occurs , it is generally just called `` the kestrel '' . |
Like most birds of prey , Common Kestrels have keen eyesight enabling them to spot small prey from a distance . | Common Kestrels have very good eyesight . |
Once prey is sighted , the bird makes a short , steep dive toward the target . | Once they see the prey , the bird makes a short , steep dive . |
Common Kestrels measure 32-39 cm ( 13-15 in ) from head to tail , with a wingspan of 65-82 cm ( 26-32 in ) . | Common Kestrels are 32-39 cm ( 13-15 in ) from head to tail . |
When hunting , the Common Kestrel characteristically hovers about 10-20 m ( 33-66 ft ) above the ground , searching for prey , either by flying into the wind or by soaring using ridge lift . | When hunting , the Common Kestrel hovers about 10-20 m ( c.30-70 ft ) above the ground . |
Their plumage is mainly light chestnut brown with blackish spots on the upperside and buff with narrow blackish streaks on the underside ; the remiges are also blackish . | Their feathers are mainly light brown with black spots on the top and buff with narrow blackish streaks on the underside . |
Private restoration efforts have returned many of the downtown buildings to their turn-of-the-twentieth-century elegance . | Private restoration efforts have returned many of the downtown buildings to their turn-of-the-last-century elegance . |
It lies 112 mi ( 180 km ) east of Raleigh and 87 mi ( 140 km ) northeast of Wilmington . | The city is 112 miles ( 180 km ) east of Raleigh and 87 miles ( 140 km ) northeast of Wilmington . |
After the American Revolution , New Bern became wealthy and quickly developed a rich cultural life . | After the American Revolution , New Bern became rich and quickly developed a rich cultural life . |
Also nearby are several bed and breakfasts , hotels , restaurants , banks , antiques stores and specialty shops . | Also nearby are several bed and breakfast inns , hotels , restaurants , banks , antiques stores and specialty shops . |
James Reed Lane is a downtown mini-park and pedestrian walk-through on Pollock Street across from historic Christ Church . | Built in 1995 through the efforts of Swiss Bear , James Reed Lane is a downtown mini-park and pedestrian walk-through on Pollock Street across from historic Christ Church . |
New Bern has four historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places ; their numerous contributing buildings include residences , stores and churches dating back to the early eighteenth century . | New Bern has four historic districts with homes , stores and churches dating back to the early eighteenth century . |
Union Point Park borders both the Neuse and Trent rivers . | Union Point park is where the Neuse and Trent Rivers join . |
It served as the capital of the North Carolina colonial government , then briefly as the state capital . | It served as the capital of the North Carolina colonial government and then briefly as the state capital until 1792 . |
New Bern is the second-oldest European-American colonial town in North Carolina ( after Bath ) . | New Bern is the second oldest town in North Carolina . |
After Raleigh was named as the state capital , New Bern rebuilt its economy by expanding on trade via shipping routes to the Caribbean and New England . | After Raleigh was named as the state capital , New Bern rebuilt its economy with the help of trade routes to the Caribbean and New England . |
New Bern is the county seat of Craven County and the principal city of the New Bern Micropolitan Statistical Area . | New Bern is the county seat of Craven County . |
New Bern is the birthplace of Pepsi Cola . | New Bern is the birthplace of the international drink , Pepsi Cola . |
The Palace burned in the 1790s . | It burned down in the 1790s . |
It is the site of the city 's major celebrations , such as Neuse River Days and the Fourth of July . | It is the city 's major celebration spot for events such as Neuse River Days and the Fourth of July . |
At one time New Bern was called `` the Athens of the South , '' renowned for its Masonic Temple and Athens Theater . | At one time New Bern was called `` the Athens of the South . '' |
After the Revolution , it was used as the first state capitol of newly independent North Carolina . | It was used as the original state capitol building of newly independent North Carolina . |
The historic districts contain many of the city 's 2,000 crape myrtles - its official flower - and developed gardens . | The historic districts also are home to many of the town 's 2,000 crape myrtles - New Bern 's official flower - and gardens . |
Within easy walking distance of the waterfront are more than 164 homes and buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places . | Close to the waterfront are more than 164 homes and buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places . |
Tryon Palace was completed in 1770 as the British colonial government house . | Tryon Palace , the home of British governor William Tryon , was built in 1770 . |
It is located at the confluence of the Trent and the Neuse rivers , near the North Carolina coast . | It is located where the Trent and the Neuse rivers meet . |
They named the settlement after It was named after Bern , the capital of Switzerland . | It was named after the capital of Switzerland : Bern . |
New Bern \ / ˈnjuːbərn \ / is a city in Craven County , North Carolina with a population of 30,316 as of the 2012 census . | New Bern ( how to say : \ / ˈnjuːbərn \ / ) is a city in Craven County , North Carolina with a population of 29,524 . |
These are both still very active today . | The Masonic Temple and the Athens Theater are both still very active today . |
Since 1979 the Swiss Bear Downtown Revitalization Corporation has worked to redevelop downtown ; it has stimulated the creation of art galleries , specialty shops , antiques stores , restaurants and inns . | Today , art galleries , specialty shops , antiques stores , restaurants and inns have changed downtown and the waterfront into a social hub . |
New Bern was settled in 1710 by Swiss and Palatine German immigrants . | Swiss immigrants moved to New Bern in 1710 . |
They had an ancient village here at the confluence of the rivers called Chattoka . | New Bern was an Indian town named Chattoka . |
To that end , many of the elephants were especially large , often weighing in excess of nine tons . | Many of the elephants were very large , weighing more than nine tons . |
Soundgarden was formed in Seattle , Washington in 1984 by vocalist Chris Cornell , guitarist Kim Thayil , and bassist Hiro Yamamoto . | Soundgarden was formed in 1984 by vocalist Chris Cornell , guitarist Kim Thayil , and bassist Hiro Yamamoto . |
In 1990 , the band was joined by a new bassist , Ben Shepherd . | In 1990 , the band was joined by a new bass player , Ben Shepherd . |
The album brought the band to a new level of commercial success , and Soundgarden found itself amidst the sudden popularity and attention given to the Seattle music scene . | The album brought the band to a new level of commercial success , and Soundgarden found itself amidst the sudden popularity and attention being paid to the Seattle music scene . |
The new line-up released Badmotorfinger in 1991 . | They released Badmotorfinger in 1991 . |
In 1988 , the band signed with legendary punk record label SST Records and released its debut full-length album , Ultramega OK . | In 1988 , the band signed with legendary punk record label SST Records and released its debut full-length album Ultramega OK . |
The discography of Soundgarden , an American rock band , consists of six studio albums , one live album , four compilation albums , seven extended plays , twenty-four singles and eighteen music videos . | The discography of Soundgarden , a Seattle , Washington-based alternative rock band , consists of five studio albums , two compilation albums , five extended plays ( EP ) , and eighteen singles . |
Soundgarden has sold 10.5 million records in the US , and an estimated 22.5 worldwide . | Soundgarden has sold eight million records in the US , and an estimated twenty million albums worldwide . |
The name Doyle 's Delight was first coined by Sharon Matola in a 1989 report . | The name Doyle 's Delight was first used by Sharon Matola in a 1989 report . |
Doyle 's Delight is the highest peak in Belize ( 1124 m ) . | Doyle 's Delight is the highest peak in Belize . |
The name is based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 's book The Lost World ( 1912 ) , which contains the quote `` there must be something wild and wonderful in a country such as this , and we 're the men to find it out ! '' | The name is based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 's book The Lost World ( 1912 ) . |
For a time , Elecbyte had posted a request for donations on their site to legally obtain a Windows compiler to make a Windows version of M.U.G.E.N. . However , the development group discontinued the project in 2003 and shut down their site . | Elecbyte had a request for donations in their site to legally obtain a Windows compiler to create a Windows version of M.U.G.E.N. . However , the developers discontinued the project in 2003 and their website was shut off afterwards . |
Development of the DOS version ceased when Elecbyte switched to the Linux platform in November 2001 . | DOS Mugen was ceased when Elecbyte switched into Linux platform in November 2001 . |
In Survival mode , there is an endless stream of opponents , fighting them either one by one or two in a Simul match . | In Survival mode , it is the endless stream of opponents where you can fight them . |
The engine was originally released on July 17 , 1999 . | Aside from it , the engine was released on July 17 , 2001 . |
The main mode of play is Arcade mode , where a character fights random characters as in other fighter games or use a coding to decide order . | The main mode in menu screen is Arcade Mode , where you can choose only 1 character if you want to play it and fight random characters like other fighting games , especially Team Arcade and Team Co-op modes . |
Later speculation pointed at leaks made public of a private Windows-based M.U.G.E.N beta that was provided to a small quantity of donators . | Later , they speculated leaks to make public of a private Windows-based beta that was provided to donators . |
M.U.G.E.N ( also known simply as MUGEN ) is a freeware 2D fighting game engine designed by Elecbyte . | M.U.G.E.N. ( or simply known as MUGEN ) is a customizable 2D fighting game engine that was created by Elecbyte and it was initially released in 1999 . |
Radiant heating is a technology for heating indoor and outdoor areas . | Radiant heating can also be used to heat outdoor areas . |
The radiant heating systems can be divided into : Underfloor and wall heating systems often are called low-temperature systems . | Underfloor radiant heating systems can be installed as either wet or dry systems . |
Underfloor radiant heating has long been widespread in China and Korea . | In Korea , radiant underfloor heating has been in use for about 2000 years . |
Brian Samuel Epstein ( 19 September 1934 - 27 August 1967 ) was an English music entrepreneur , best known for managing the Beatles until his death in 1967 . | Brian Samuel Epstein ( 19 September 1934 - 27 August 1967 ) was an English businessman . |
The division was created in 1969 and is named for Ben Chifley , who was Prime Minister of Australia 1945-49 . | It was created in 1969 and is named for Ben Chifley , who was Prime Minister of Australia 1945-49 . |
The Division of Chifley is an Australian electoral division in the state of New South Wales . | The Division of Chifley is an Australian Electoral Division in New South Wales . |
Kazuo Otani ( June 2 , 1918 - July 15 , 1944 ) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military 's highest decoration-the Medal of Honor-for his actions in World War II . | Kazuo Otani ( June 2 , 1918 - July 15 , 1944 ) was a United States Army was a United States Army soldier . |
Charles Fleischer ( born August 27 , 1950 ) is an American actor , stand-up comedian and voice artist . | Charles Fleischer ( born August 27 , 1950 ) is an American stand-up comedian , actor , voice artist , and comedian . |
A Dinosaur 's Story Fleischer was born in Washington , D.C. . | Fleischer was born and raised in Washington , D.C. on August 27 , 1950 . |
From December 2010 to September 2011 , he hosted his own weekly webshow Fleischer 's Universe on Ustream . | From December 2010 to September 2011 , Fleischer hosted his own web show called Fleischer 's Universe on Ustream . |
Ancient Sparta was built on the banks of the Evrotas River , the main river of Laconia , which provided it with a source of fresh water . | Ancient Sparta was built on the banks of the Evrotas River . |
Sparta is located in the region of Laconia , in the south-eastern Peloponnese . | Sparta is in the mountainous region of Laconia . |
The town has an Australian rules football team competing in the Central Highlands Football League . | The town has an Australian Rules Football team playing in the Central Highlands Football League . |
The building houses the library for the town and a hall . | The building houses the library for the town town and a hall . |
The town became an important staging point for coaches traveling to the Ballarat goldfields . | The town was an important staging point for coaches going to the Ballarat goldfields . |
The post office in the township opened around September 1853 , although two earlier offices in the area were named Ballan . | The Post Office opened in September 1853 although there were two earlier offices in the area named Ballan . |
St Paul 's Presbyterian Church in Ballan was officially opened in July 1866 . | St. Paul 's Presbyterian Church in Ballan was opened in July 1866 . |
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