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The Kamakura period (1185–1333) marks the transition to the Japanese "medieval" era, a nearly 700-year period in which the emperor, the court, and the traditional central government were left intact but were largely relegated to ceremonial functions. Civil, military, and judicial matters were controlled by the bushi class, the most powerful of whom was the de facto national ruler. The term feudalism is generally used to describe this period, being accepted by scholars as applicable to medieval Japan as well as to medieval Europe. Bo ...

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Remaining Grand Theft Auto III-era games, while set in completely difference locales, still mention Liberty City in dialog or feature a part of the city for a short period of time. Also, protagonists featured in these games have prominent experiences with the city for a period of time. In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Tommy Vercetti, having just been released from prison, was dispatched to Vice City in 1986 by Sonny Forelli, who was shown inside the Forelli-run Marco's Bistro at Saint Mark's, Portland, Liberty City. Tommy ...

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As with any ancient artform, fools, clowns and other related artists have developed customs, traditions and even superstitions regarding their chosen avocation. Many of these customs are widely held, and considered fundamental to the Art of Clowning. Clown - A knock is a plug. Professional clowns typically do not make disparaging remarks about other clowns, not only because this is considered petty, but because of the tradition that "a knock is a plug", in other words, to mention a poor performer by name is to provide that performer with undue advertisement ...

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There are several different types of clowns, including: The whiteface clown, the best-known of modern clown types - Joey Grimaldi (whose name, Joey, is the insider term for clown) was a whiteface clown. The whiteface clown uses makeup to exaggerate their facial features and expressions rather than modify or conceal them. When a whiteface is performing with other clowns it is usually the leader and the smartest one. skullcaps/baldcaps or headgear appliances simulating a tall, pointy, or otherwise unusually shaped head. The ...

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Two other social issues are notable in connection with the Buffy series: class and race. Over its seven-year span, the series had a number of important narrative arcs that dealt with the question of social and economic class, beginning with the relationship between Xander Harris and Cordelia Chase. Xander's less-than-ideal family is depicted as working class, and Xander's impoverishment relative to upper class Cordelia is a significant issue in their relationship. Class remains a significant issue in later seasons as wel ...

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Nearly every card has a unique 8-digit code printed on it. When that code is entered into one of the myriad Yu-Gi-Oh! video games which accept said codes, a digital copy of that card will be added to the player's virtual cards. Thus, players can port their real-world decks into the games. Some cards do not have this code. For example, all but 2 copies of Japanese Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon cards say "Replica" where the code should be (They are considered replicas of the other two that were given as prizes in a Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament in T ...

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List of songs with titles that do not appear in the lyrics - Café Tacuba. "El Borrego" List of songs with titles that do not appear in the lyrics - Cake. "Shadow Stabbing" List of songs with titles that do not appear in the lyrics - Cannibal Corpse. "Hammer Smashed Face" List of songs with titles that do not appear in the lyrics - The Capris. "Morse Code of Love ...

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