The Olympiastadion was one of the few buildings that survived not just recognizable, but almost untouched after the Second World War. It only suffered impacts of machine gun shots. The most notorious battle around the Olympiastadion was in April 1945 when the Russian army fought to capture it. This was when the great final battle of the Second World War, with the total invasion of Berlin as the Allies' target. By these weeks, in one of his last moves Adolf Hitler had called for the "Volkssturm" (Popular Storm): the recruitment ...

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Olympic Stadium Berlin, Olympic Stadium Berlin - 1916 to 1934. Deutsches Stadion old Olympiastadion., Olympic Stadium Berlin - 1936. Olympischer Platz sportfield of the Reich., Olympic Stadium Berlin - Olympiastadion, Olympic Stadium Berlin - Maifeld, Olympic Stadium Berlin - Glockenturm the Bell Tower, Olympic Stadium Berlin - The Langemarck-Halle, Olympic Stadium Berlin - Waldbühne the Forest Theatre, Olympic Stadium Berlin - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics., Olympic Stadium Berlin - 1939 to 1945. Second World War., Olympic Stadium Berlin - 1945 to 1994. Occupied Berlin, Olympic Stadium Berlin - Hertha Berlin, Olympic Stadium Berlin - Football World Cup 1974, Olympic Stadium Berlin - 1994 to 2005, Olympic Stadium Berlin - Technical details, Olympic Stadium Berlin - The renovation, Olympic Stadium Berlin - Current Usage, Olympic Stadium Berlin - FIFA World Cup 2006, Olympic Stadium Berlin - Scheduled Matches, Olympic Stadium Berlin - Political considerations., Olympic Stadium Berlin - Trivia

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Dennis Bergkamp - Ajax Amsterdam. Bergkamp was brought up through Ajax Amsterdam's famous youth system, joining the club at age 12. He was given his professional debut by coach Johann Cruyff on December 14, 1986 against Roda JC, and went on to make 14 appearances that season. He played as a substitute in the 1987 European Cup Winners Cup final against Lokomotive Leipzig, which Ajax won. The following season, Bergkamp became a regular for Ajax, winning the Dutch league in 1990, the UEFA Cup in 1992 and the ...

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Dennis Bergkamp, Dennis Bergkamp - Early life, Dennis Bergkamp - Career, Dennis Bergkamp - Ajax Amsterdam, Dennis Bergkamp - Internazionale, Dennis Bergkamp - Arsenal, Dennis Bergkamp - Netherlands, Dennis Bergkamp - Style of play, Dennis Bergkamp - Others on Bergkamp, Dennis Bergkamp - Aviophobia

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In 1993, the Chipolopolo and Zambia suffered a terrible tragedy, as the military plane carrying the team crashed into the ocean after taking off from Gabon in the early hours of the morning on April 28, 1993. The team was on its way to Senegal for a World Cup qualifier against the hosts, as the team was attempting to qualify for its first ever World Cup Finals at USA '94. After the second of two refuelling stops in Gabon (during the first stoppage in Congo, some engine problems were noted in the Zambian Air Force Buffalo DHC-5D, a short haul transport plane). Few minutes after ...

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Zambia national football team, Zambia national football team - Origins of the name Chipolopolo, Zambia national football team - The Gabon air disaster, Zambia national football team - A tragedy's aftermath, Zambia national football team - List of players deceased in the 1993 air disaster, Zambia national football team - World Cup record, Zambia national football team - African Nations Cup record

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F-Zero X - Driving Tactics. Basic driving operations include using the A button for Gas, B for Boost (only available on laps 2 and 3), C-Down for brakes, the control stick to steer the machine and the R and Z buttons to execute the 'Side Attack' move. Of particular interest is that prior to each race you may adjust your vehicle's balance between maximum acceleration and maximum top speed. This adds strategy and replay value, as players with greater knowledge of the tracks can make better decisions. See also:

F-Zero X, F-Zero X - Gameplay, F-Zero X - Driving Tactics, F-Zero X - Modes, F-Zero X - Cups and Vehicles, F-Zero X - Graphics engine, F-Zero X - Music and Sound, F-Zero X - Expansion Kit

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The club plays at the 82,656 seater Stadio Olimpico, shared with A.S. Roma. The two teams play one another each year in the Rome derby, a fiery, emotional match often marked with tension and occasional crowd trouble in and around the stadium. Two extreme incidents in particular have left their mark on the history of this fixture. In 1978, Lazio fan Vincenzo Paparelli was hit in the eye and killed by a flare fired by a Roma fan from the opposite end of the stadium (entering in Italian history as the first mortal episode of football-related vi ...

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S.S. Lazio, S.S. Lazio - History, S.S. Lazio - Early years, S.S. Lazio - The 1980s and the 1990s, S.S. Lazio - Recent years, S.S. Lazio - Supporters, S.S. Lazio - Current first team squad, S.S. Lazio - Famous players, S.S. Lazio - Team honors

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On his retirement from playing, he took over the manager's role at Palace whom he coached to two promotions in three seasons, to get them to the First Division in 1979. After a mid-table finish in 1980 he left for Queens Park Rangers, whom he led to promotion in 1983 and a very respectable 5th place in the First Division the following season. He also guided Rangers to the FA Cup final in 1982 while still a second division s ...

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Terry Venables, Terry Venables - Playing career, Terry Venables - Managerial career, Terry Venables - Other interests, Terry Venables - Bibliography, Terry Venables - Football, Terry Venables - Fiction

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The crowd who came to see football matches at Hampden were renowned for creating the Hampden Roar. The noise created was said to terrify opposing teams who came to play there. In recent times the roar has said to be more muted, with the capacity of the stadium being reduced from its heyday. The Hampden Roar is also used, colloquially, as a rhyming slang phrase. People (mainly in Glasgow and the West Coast of Scotland) may ask "what's the Hampden Roar?" or "what's the Hampden?" meaning, "what's the score?" The phra ...

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Hampden Park, Hampden Park - Previous Hampden Parks, Hampden Park - Building Hampden Park, Hampden Park - A new Hampden, Hampden Park - The Hampden Roar, Hampden Park - Events at Hampden Park, Hampden Park - Hampden Park innovations and world firsts

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The original Gosforth Club was founded in 1877, playing the green and white hoops of Durham School as many members were ex-pupils. In 1955 when they moved to the new ground at the North Road which was to be their home until 1990. During that time and particularly in the late 1970s Gosforth enjoyed tremendous success both on and off the field winning the John Player Cup in seasons 1975/76 and 76/77. Gosforth supplied innumerable players to all counties over the years, to the north of England sides and to the full International and Brit ...

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Newcastle Falcons, Newcastle Falcons - History, Newcastle Falcons - Club honours, Newcastle Falcons - Current England elite squad, Newcastle Falcons - Other Internationals, Newcastle Falcons - Present, Newcastle Falcons - Past

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A series (or string) consists of five shots fired at one target each within a limited time. The targets stand next to each other at a 25 m distance from the shooter. When the targets appear, the competitor must raise his arm from a 45 degree angle, and fire his five shots. If a shot is too late, it will score as a miss. There are three different time limits for the series: 8 seconds, 6 seconds, and 4 seconds. A stage consists of two series of each type, and a full course of fire comprises two such stages, or a total of 60 shots. Since the targets are divided into concentric score zones with 10 bei ...

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25 m Rapid Fire Pistol, 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol - Course of fire, 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol - Notable RFP shooters, 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol - Current world records, 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol - Olympic and World Champions since 1947

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In order to provide for over 60,000 spectators, the Veltins-Arena is equipped with an abundance catering facilities. With 15 small restaurants, 50 grilling stations and 35 cafés, the stadium can serve up to 2,500kg of sausages, 7,000 prezels, and 1,000m² of pizza in one day. These catering areas are connected to a 5km long beer-line, supplying them with roughly 52,000 liters of beer per matchday. The Veltins-Arena has hosted an array of important venues, including the UEFA Champions League final of 2004, and concerts by Bruce Spring ...

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Veltins-Arena, Veltins-Arena - History, Veltins-Arena - Site & Layout, Veltins-Arena - Roof & Pitch, Veltins-Arena - Catering & Venues, Veltins-Arena - External Sites

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Reference: Ajax and the Jewish issue The Ajax fans have the very remarkable tradition of using Jewish and Israeli symbols to express their allegiance. Regularly, the supporters wave large Star of David flags and scream Joden! Joden! ("Jews! Jews!") to fire up their team. Die-hard Ajax supporters call themselves "Joden" or "Super-Joden" -- Dutch for "Super Jews" -- a nickname that reflects the team's and Amsterdam's Jewish roots. The nickname for Ajax fans dates back to before World War II, when Amsterdam was home ...

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Ajax Amsterdam, Ajax Amsterdam - History, Ajax Amsterdam - Stadium, Ajax Amsterdam - Jewish influence, Ajax Amsterdam - Honours, Ajax Amsterdam - Current squad, Ajax Amsterdam - Famous players who once played for Ajax

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In July 1989, Osvaldo Ardiles moved into football management with Second Division Swindon Town as successor to Lou Macari. His first season as manager looked to have been a success when he guided the club to victory in the playoff final - but promotion was withdrawn after the club admitted financial irregularities. Former manager Lou Macari and team captain Colin Calderwood were cleared of any involvement in the crisis, but accountant Vince Farrar and chairman Brian Hillier were both found guilty of fraud at Winchester Crown Court. Farrar was put ...

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Osvaldo Ardiles, Osvaldo Ardiles - Management career, Osvaldo Ardiles - Career chronology, Osvaldo Ardiles - Honours

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Pot Noodle has become a national favourite in the UK for those who either do not have the time or simply can't be bothered to cook more complex foods. Pot Noodle has become a particular favourite of University/College students to such an extent that many people stereotype students in the UK as having a staple diet of said snack. In a survey in 2002 44.6% of 11 to 19 year olds surveyed voted Pot Noodle as their favourite food. Pot Noodle has also come under fire from many parents and nutritionists who say that the ...

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Pot Noodle, Pot Noodle - History, Pot Noodle - Public Acceptance, Pot Noodle - Preparation, Pot Noodle - Media and Advertising, Pot Noodle - Commentary, Pot Noodle - Available Products, Pot Noodle - Pot Sweet

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Robbie Keane is not related to Roy Keane, the former Manchester United team captain and Irish international player. He has one of the more distinctive goal celebrations in the modern game, running to one side of the field to perform a round-off to a front somersault on the pitch, ending on one knee, and then miming the shooting of an arrow with his crossbow or to fire pistols rapidly with his hands. He also takes no enjoyment out of scoring against his former clubs, and doesn't ...

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Robbie Keane, Robbie Keane - Club career, Robbie Keane - International career, Robbie Keane - Miscellaneous, Robbie Keane - Clubs

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On September 29, 2004, Major League Baseball announced its intentions to move the Montreal Expos to Washington, D.C. and rename them the Washington Nationals. RFK Stadium has undergone a $13 million dollar renovation, and is planned to be used for a total of three years for the new baseball team, while a $440 million dollar state-of-the-art stadium is built on the north bank of the Anacostia River at South Capitol Street. Their first regular-se ...

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Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium - Users, Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium - Current, Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium - Former, Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium - New developments, Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium - Memorable games/moments at RFK Stadium, Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium - Food vendors inside the stadium

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César Luis Menotti - Preparations for the 1978 World Cup. Menotti was faced with an enormous challenge: Argentina had zero World Cup wins against Brazil's three, and was poised to host the 1978 World Cup. For many fans, it was "now or never". The political climate was deteriorating rapidly: in March 1976, a military coup was to depose President Isabel Martínez de Perón and install a fiercely repressive regime. After a series of incidents in which Boca Juniors and River Plate denied their players to the ...

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César Luis Menotti, César Luis Menotti - Early Days, César Luis Menotti - National Coach, César Luis Menotti - Preparations for the 1978 World Cup, César Luis Menotti - 1978 World Cup, César Luis Menotti - Between 1978 and 1982, César Luis Menotti - World Cup 1982, César Luis Menotti - Later Career, César Luis Menotti - Personality Controversy and Influence

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In 1925, Huddersfield Town manager Herbert Chapman took over at The Arsenal, having been offered a then-record salary of £2000 by Norris. Chapman reformed many of the club's practices, including modernising the training and physiotherapy regimes, and changing the team's colours, adding white sleeves to the red shirt. It was also during Chapman's era that the club lost the definite article from its name, becoming just "Arsenal", and he was reportedly behind the renam ...

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History of Arsenal F.C., History of Arsenal F.C. - Early years, History of Arsenal F.C. - 1930s to 1960s, History of Arsenal F.C. - 1970s to mid-1980s, History of Arsenal F.C. - The George Graham years, History of Arsenal F.C. - The interregnum, History of Arsenal F.C. - Wenger's Arsenal

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Until the 1990s the Springboks had a positive win record against every nation they played. Due to the government's policy of apartheid and its insistence that touring teams only contain white players, the Springboks were excluded from international rugby, with their last tour before readmittance being the infamous 1981 tour of New Zealand, which saw that country divided in two, wracked by demonstrations. The Springboks were readmitted to international rugby after the demise of apartheid, and initially they struggled to return to their ...

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South Africa national rugby union team, South Africa national rugby union team - History, South Africa national rugby union team - Early years, South Africa national rugby union team - Post War Era, South Africa national rugby union team - Post apartheid, South Africa national rugby union team - Tri-Nations 2004, South Africa national rugby union team - Famous players, South Africa national rugby union team - Past, South Africa national rugby union team - Present

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Excitable media can be modelled using both partial differential equations and cellular automata. Excitable medium - With cellular automata. Cellular automata provide a simple model to aid the understanding of excitable media. Each cell of the automaton is made to represent some section of the medium (for example, a patch of trees in a forest, or stress in heart tissue). Each cell can be in one of the three following states: Quiescent or excitable -- the cell is unexcited, and can ...

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Excitable medium, Excitable medium - Modelling excitable media, Excitable medium - With cellular automata, Excitable medium - Geometries of waves, Excitable medium - One-dimensional waves, Excitable medium - Two-dimensional waves

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire video game - Playable. Harry Potter: a fourteen-year-old wizard in training. Harry is unexpectedly selected as a fourth champion in the Triwizard Tournament and must battle his way through three difficult tasks for the Tournament. Ron Weasley: one of Harry's two best friends. Ron has a singular focus on Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans and frequently alerts the player when Beans appear on the screen Hermione Granger: Harry's other best friend. Hermione ...

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire video game, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire video game - Characters, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire video game - Playable, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire video game - Non-playable, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire video game - Spells, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire video game - Plot

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The Veltins-Arena features a teflon-coated fiberglass canvas retractable roof, which spans the entire stadium. The roof is supported by a rectangular truss that is suspended above the field, which is in turn connected to the main building via 24 steel pylons. The center of the roof can be opened into two halves, allowing for an opened and covered stadium, depending on weather and venue. In order to reduce the exterior noise of up to 105 decibels during concerts, a second layer of teflon-coated fiberglass canvas was added over the first, creating a dampening air cushion. Hanging 25m over the center of the pitch are four ...

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Veltins-Arena, Veltins-Arena - History, Veltins-Arena - Site & Layout, Veltins-Arena - Roof & Pitch, Veltins-Arena - Catering & Venues, Veltins-Arena - External Sites

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During the summer, in the month of June, festivities dedicated to three saints known as Santos Populares take place in all over Portugal. Why the populace associated the saints to these pagan festivities is not known. But it is possibly related to Roman or local deities before Christianity has spread in the region. The three saints are Saint Anthony, Saint John and Saint Peter. A common denominator in these festivities are the wine and água-pé (drink basically constituted by grape juice), traditional bread along with sardines, mar ...

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Culture of Portugal, Culture of Portugal - Architecture, Culture of Portugal - Modern Architecture, Culture of Portugal - Dances, Culture of Portugal - Film, Culture of Portugal - Literature, Culture of Portugal - Music, Culture of Portugal - Painting, Culture of Portugal - Theatre, Culture of Portugal - Food, Culture of Portugal - Wines, Culture of Portugal - Popular Festivities, Culture of Portugal - Sports, Culture of Portugal - Portuguese stereotypes

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