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After her grandfather's death in 1850 she was trained to teach, but her refusal to acknowledge Napoleon III prevented her from serving in a state school.
[ "After her grandfather died in 1850 she was taught to teach. She could not be in a state school since she refused to recognize Napoleon III." ]
Honours Mitsuko Uchida was appointed Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2001 New Year Honours.
[ "Mitsuko Uchida was knighted in 2001." ]
The main protagonist, Nausicaä, is a charismatic young princess of the peaceful Valley of the Wind.
[ "Nausicaä is a princess and the main character of the peaceful Valley of the Wind." ]
The exact nature of the transforming principle (DNA) was verified in the experiments done by Avery, McLeod and McCarty and by Hershey and Chase.
[ "The exact nature of the transforming principle (DNA) was proven in the experiments done by Avery, McLeod and McCarty and Hershey and Chase." ]
Extinction Non-avian dinosaurs suddenly became extinct approximately 65 million years ago.
[ "Extinction: Non-avian dinosaurs became extinct about 65 million years ago." ]
Publications Scope and preparation of the reports The IPCC reports are a compendium of peer reviewed and published science.
[ "The IPCC reports are a collection of peer reviewed and published science books." ]
It is 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, with trace amounts of water vapor, carbon dioxide and other gaseous molecules.
[ "It is made of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen with tiny amounts of water, CO2 and gas molecules." ]
Davis was responsible for character design for both the Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion attractions at Disneyland.
[ "Davis did the character design for two attractions at Disneyland." ]
References External links Studylight version of The Wycliffe Bible (1395) Searchable by phrase or chapter / verse reference.
[ "References External links Studylight version of The Wycliffe Bible (1395) Searchable by phrase or by reference to chapter / verse." ]
Some academic journals do refer to Wikipedia articles, but are not elevating it to the same level as traditional references.
[ "Some academic journals reference Wikipedia, but they don't consider it a traditional reference." ]
Negotiations are also under way with a number of other states.
[ "Negotiations are also happening with many states." ]
On July 17 2006, the Keck-10m II telescope and its Laser guide star Adaptive Optics (AO) system indicated a bilobated shape for Hektor.
[ "On July 17 2006, the Keck-10m II telescope and its Laser guide star Adaptive Optics (AO) system suggested that Hektor had a bilobated shape." ]
Stegosaurian teeth were small, triangular and flat wear facets show that they did grind their food.
[ "Stegosaurian teeth were small, triangular and flat." ]
The Blake River Megacaldera Complex is considered a supervolcano due to its great size and its multiple dikes and vents.
[ "The Blake River Megacaldera Complex is a supervolcano. This is due to its big size and multiple dikes and vents." ]
Gorani avoids discussing her political and religious views, citing the need for professional neutrality.
[ "Gorani doesn't talk about her political and religious views." ]
Career He studied with the English-born composer Henry Hugo Pierson in Stuttgart, and with William Sterndale Bennett and the pianist Edward Dannreuther in London.
[ "He learned with English songwriter Henry Hugo Pierson in Stuttgart and with William Sterndale Bennett and pianist Edward Dannreuther in London." ]
Music storage and marketing Digital audio files can be transported from one computer to another like any other file, and played on a compatible media player (with caveats for DRM-locked files).
[ "Digital audio files can be moved from one computer to another and played on a media player (with some limits)" ]
Diacritical marks and non-English letters are ignored, while numerical entries such as "1812, War of" are alphabetised as if the number had been written out ("Eighteen-twelve, War of").
[ "Diacritical marks and non-English letters are not looked at. Numbers such as \"1812, War of\" are put in alphabet order as if the number had been spelled out (\"Eighteen-twelve, War of\")." ]
Bad Herrenalb is a municipality in the district of Calw, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
[ "Bad Herrenalb is a municipality in the district of Calw. It is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany." ]
POP and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) are the two most prevalent Internet standard protocols for e-mail retrieval.
[ "POP and IMAP are the two most common Internet standard protocols for e-mail retrieval." ]
The Lonely Mountain Jar Inscription, the first published tengwar sample, dates to 1937 (The Hobbit, most editions).
[ "The first published tengwar sample is the Lonely Mountain Jar Inscription. It dates back to 1937 in most editions of The Hobbit." ]
The show enjoyed a revival on the Game Show Network in 2002, and was renamed Whammy!
[ "The show was revived on the Game Show Network in 2002, under the name Whammy!" ]
Since it formed at 36 ° N, this system is the northernmost formation in the eastern north Pacific basin.
[ "At 36 ° N, this system is the nothernmost formation in the eastern north Pacific basin" ]
In June 2008, it was announced that a further four-year deal would commence for the 2010 / 11 season, with the deal worth £125m.
[ "In June 2008, an added 4-year deal would begin for the 2010 / 11 year, worth £125m." ]
Hence, this system is not an official tropical or subtropical cyclone of the 2006 Pacific hurricane season.
[ "This system is therefore not an official tropical or subtropical cyclone of the 2006 Pacific hurricane season." ]
Scattered trees grow in some tundra.
[ "A small number of trees grow in some tundra." ]
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945), often referred to by his initials FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States.
[ "Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945) is often referred to by his initials FDR. He was the 32nd President of the United States." ]
The family moved to Vienna in 1907 where it changed the Czech Slavic name of "Zajtich" to the invented German "Seyss-Inquart".
[ "The family changed their name from Zajtich to Seyss-Inquart when they moved to Vienna." ]
The museum and Pearson Field, along with the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, are part of the Vancouver National Historic Reserve.
[ "The Vancouver National Historic Reserve includes the museum, Pearson Field, and Fort Vancouver National Historic Site." ]
Guangxi (or Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region;) is a Zhuang autonomous region of the People's Republic of China.
[ "Guangxi is also called the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is a Zhuang autonomous region of the People's Republic of China." ]
Taxis are available from hotels and a taxi rank on Presidential Way, North of City Centre Shopping Centre.
[ "Taxis are available from hotels. There is also a taxi rank on Presidential Way, North of City Centre Shopping Centre." ]
The population of this ward in 2001 was 16,800 people in 5,700 households.
[ "In 2001 there were 5,700 households in this ward containing a total of 16,800 people." ]
At that time, the area contained the Greta Swamp, which was later drained.
[ "At that time, the area contained the Greta Swamp. It was later drained." ]
The Village Phone (Polli Phone) project of GP has brought cell-phone ownership to 260,000 rural poor in over 50,000 villages since the beginning of the project in March 1997.
[ "The Village Phone (Polli Phone) project of GP has brought cell-phone ownership to 260,000 poor people in rural areas spread across over 50,000 villages since the beginning of the project in March 1997." ]
The "Angels" name originates from the city that was their original home, Los Angeles.
[ "The \"Angels\" comes from their original home city, Los Angeles." ]
The name "Gulf of California" predominates on most maps in English today.
[ "\"Gulf of California\" is used on most maps in English today." ]
Thinner is a 1984 novel by Stephen King, published under his pseudonym, Richard Bachman.
[ "Thinner is a 1984 novel by Stephen King. It was written under a fake name, Richard Bachman." ]
The Lonely Mountain Jar Inscription, the first published tengwar sample, dates to 1937 (The Hobbit, most editions).
[ "The Lonely Mountain Jar Inscription was the original representative of tengwar. Its date is thought to be 1937." ]
Rotten Tomatoes reported that the film has a "Rotten" rating of 37%, based on 103 reviews.
[ "Rotten Tomatoes stated that the film has a \"Rotten\" rating of 37%, coming from 103 reviews." ]
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is a type of standardized test in West Africa.
[ "The West African Senior School Certificate Examination is a standardized test in West Africa." ]
Hughes' story "Blessed Assurance" deals with a father's anger over his son's effeminacy and queerness.
[ "Hughes' story \"Blessed Assurance\" deals with a father's anger over his son's feminine traits." ]
The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer.
[ "Homer wrote the ancient Greek poem called the Odyssey." ]
The NHL instituted the icing rule on March 13, 1939.
[ "The NHL's icing rule started in 1939." ]
This was a quite sensitive topic at the time, since Poland was concerned that someday a German government would seek to reclaim some of this traditionally Germany territory given to Poland after World War II.
[ "This was a sensitive topic, because Poland worried that someday a German government would try to return it's original territory which was given to Poland after World War II." ]
Her mother wanted her to leave school and marry, but she rebelled.
[ "She rebelled, knowing her mom wanted her to drop out and marry." ]
Kurt Georg Kiesinger (6 April 1904 9 March 1988) was a conservative German politician and Chancellor of West Germany from 1 December 1966 until 21 October 1969.
[ "Kurt Georg Kiesinger was a traditional politician and Chanellor of West Germany between 1 December 1966 - 21 October 1969." ]
It is an F-type asteroid, which means that it is very dark in colouring (darker than soot) with a carbonaceous composition.
[ "An F-type asteroid is a dark color. The structure is carbonaceous." ]
Greater Hagerstown is the fastest growing metropolitan area in the State of Maryland and among the fastest growing in the United States.
[ "Greater Hagerstown is the fastest growing metropolitan area in the state of Maryland. It is among the fastest growing in the United States." ]
The Baltic Sea drains into the Kattegat through the Oresund and the Danish Straits.
[ "The Baltic Sea empties into the Kattegat through the Oresund and the Danish Straits" ]
Despite a decrease in convection shortly after forming, the large depression remained well organized, with a wind field 575 miles (930 km) in diameter.
[ "Despite a decrease in convection shortly after forming, the large depression remained intact, with a wind field 575 miles (930 km) in diameter." ]
The Japanese Clouded Salamander (Hynobius nebulosus) is a species of salamander in the Hynobiidae family.
[ "The Japanese Clouded Salamander is a kind of salamander in the Hynobiidae family." ]
For a period, platforms at both the old and new stations operated, before the original station finally closed and was demolished.
[ "For a while, the new and old stations operated before the old one finally closed and was torn down." ]
As the storm began to rapidly intensify, the warning was further modified to a hurricane warning.
[ "As the storm quickly got worse, the warning was changed to a hurricane warning." ]
However, the Lake Trio come back to nullify the legendary's power and break the Red Chain, interrupting the ritual.
[ "The Lake Trio return to remove the legendary's power. They break the Red Chain and interrupt the ritual." ]
Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah expressed admiration for Turkey's founding leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and expressed a desire to develop Pakistan on the Turkish model of modernism and secularism.
[ "Pakistani founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah expressed his appreciation for the founding leader of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and expressed his desire to develop Pakistan on the Turkish model of modernism and secularism." ]
This cemented public support for the gang especially in northeast Victoria.
[ "This reinforced public support for the gang, particularly in northeast Victoria." ]
Naming and records After all of the twenty one predetermined hurricane names for the 2005 season were exhausted following Hurricane Wilma, the Greek alphabet was used, beginning with Tropical Storm Alpha.
[ "Naming and records: Following Hurricane Wilm, all 21 hurricane names chosen for the 2005 season were spent. After that, the Greek alphabet was used, beginning with Tropical Storm Alpha." ]
Cognition is the scientific term for "the process of thought".
[ "Cognition is a term meaning \"the process of thought\"." ]
National symbols intend to unite people by creating visual, verbal, or iconic representations of the national people, values, goals, or history.
[ "National symbols try to bring people together by making visual, verbal, or iconic description of the people, values, goals, or history." ]
Their sound can be described as Celtic folk metal with melodic death metal influences.
[ "Their music is similar to Celtic folk metal. Another influencing genre on their music is death metal melodies." ]
Wilson settled in the district in late 1836 with his wife and family.
[ "Wilson moved to the district in 1836 with his wife and family." ]
Baduhennna is solely attested by Tacitus' Annals where Tacitus records that a grove in Frisia was dedicated to her, and that near this grove 900 Roman prisoners were killed in 28 CE.
[ "Baduhennna is solely attested by Tacitus' Annals. Tacitus records that a grove in Frisia was dedicated to her, and that near this grove 900 Roman prisoners were killed in 28 CE." ]
Many have distinct dietary preferences and regularly occur in close association with their food species.
[ "Many have different diets which are connected to their food species." ]
It is produced by Antix Productions, led by Yvette Fielding and her husband, Karl Beattie.
[ "Yvette Fielding and her husband, Karl Beattie headed Antix Productions. They produced it." ]
Empoli is on the main railway line from Florence to Pisa, and is the point of divergence of a line to Siena.
[ "Empoli is on the main railway line from Florence to Pisa. It is the point of divergence of a line to Siena." ]
Mattimeo is a fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1989.
[ "Mattimeo is a fantasy novel by Brian Jacques. It was published in 1989." ]
Mélodies continue to be composed today, though perhaps the last uncontestedly great composer of them was Francis Poulenc, who died in 1963.
[ "The greatest melody composer was Francis Poulenc who died in 1963. Melodies are still composed till today." ]
Purposes of cleanliness include health, beauty, absence of offensive odor, avoidance of shame, and to avoid the spreading of dirt and contaminants to oneself and others.
[ "The reasons for cleanliness include health, beauty, absence of offensive odor, and to avoid the spreading contaminants." ]
In 1967, he became chairman of the SPD fraction in the Landtag, and in 1970 Minister of Science and Education in the cabinet of Minister President Heinz Kühn.
[ "He became chairman of the SPD fraction in the Landtag in 1967. In 1970, he became Minister of Science and Education for Minister President Heinz Kühn." ]
They can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including the world's oceans, seas, and large lakes such as the Great Lakes in the United States of America and Canada.
[ "They can happen at any beach with breaking waves. This could include oceans, seas, and larger lakes. One example of lakes would be the Great Lakes in the US and Canada." ]
The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer.
[ "The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem. It is believed to be written by Homer." ]
Add an appropriate copyright notice for your modifications adjacent to the other copyright notices.
[ "Add a suitable copyright notice to your changes adjacent to other copyright notices." ]
As the Church of Satan does not publicly release membership information, it is not known how many members belong to the Church.
[ "Church of Satan does not put membership information out in the open. Therefore the number of members of the church is not known." ]
Throwing a pie in a person's face has been a staple of film comedy since Ben Turpin received one in Mr. Flip in 1909, and is often associated with clowns in popular culture.
[ "Throwing a pie in a person's face has been a basic part of film comedy since Ben Turpin received one in Mr. Flip in 1909. It is often associated with clowns in popular culture." ]
The first church of Benrath was constructed in 1002.
[ "In 1002, the first church of Benrath was built." ]
Kevin Ferguson (born February 8, 1974), better known as Kimbo Slice, is a Bahamian-American mixed-martial arts fighter.
[ "Kevin Ferguson (born February 8, 1974), is better known as Kimbo Slice. He is a Bahamian-American mixed-martial arts fighter." ]
While pipelining can in theory increase performance over an unpipelined core by a factor of the number of stages (assuming the clock frequency also scales with the number of stages), in reality, most code does not allow for ideal execution.
[ "In theory, Pipelining can increase performance as compared to an unpipelined core by a factor of the number of stages. However, in reality, most codes do not work into practice." ]
It is the cover subject of the March 2009 edition of Hot Rod Deluxe, a "retro" version of Hot Rod Magazine.
[ "It appeared on the March 2009 cover of Hot Rod Deluxe." ]
To the south lies the Laurenzenvorstadt, that is, the part of the town formerly outside the city wall.
[ "The Laurenzenvorstadt is to the South. It is the part of the town formerly outside the city wall." ]
The Wakker Prize (in German: Wakkerpreis, in French Prix Wakker, in Italian Premio Wakker) is awarded annually by the Swiss Heritage Society to a Municipality of Switzerland for the development and preservation of its architectural heritage.
[ "The Wakker Prize is given every year by the Swiss Heritage Society to a town of Switzerland for protection of its architecture." ]
Geography The district was located on the banks of the Freiberger Mulde in the triangle between the cities of Dresden, Leipzig and Chemnitz.
[ "The district was on the banks of the Freiberger Mulde. It was in the triangle between Dresden, Leipzig and Chemnitz." ]
Honduras (,) is a republic in Central America.
[ "Honduras is a country in Central America." ]
30 Seconds to Mars has received three awards from four nominations.
[ "30 Seconds to Mars go three awards from four nominations." ]
The town has a total population of 25,000 and is expected to become a major commercial center in concert with the development of the port of Gwadar located nearly 80 km to the east.
[ "Around 25,000 people live in the town. It is expected to become a major commercial center after the port of Gwadar is developed." ]
Hahn has played with orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
[ "Hahn played with orchestras like the London Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra." ]
In the United States antidepressants and tranquilizers are now the top selling class of prescription drugs, and neuroleptics and other psychiatric drugs also rank near the top, all with expanding sales.
[ "In the US, doctor prescribed drugs like antidepressants and tranquilizers, followed by neuroleptics and other psych drugs are top sellers." ]
The National Capital Region consists of an area of 5,319 square kilometres that straddles the boundary between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
[ "The National Capital Region has an area of 5,319 square kilometres. It sits between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec." ]
Fossils Canowindra is the site of one of the world's great fossil discoveries.
[ "One of the world's greatest fossil discoveries was made at Canowindra." ]
The Empire of Nicaea succeeded in capturing Constantinople and the rest of the Latin Empire, thus re-establishing the Byzantine Empire.
[ "The Empire of Nicaea captured Constantinople and the Latin Empire, thus re-establishing Byzantine Empire." ]
Andrew "Andy" Murray (born 15 May 1987) is a Scottish professional tennis player.
[ "Andrew \"Andy\" Murray is a pro tennis player." ]
The Mulde River runs through the easternmost part of the district.
[ "The Mulde River passes through the easternmost part of the district." ]
For example she frequently sings traditional songs with a piano accompaniment.
[ "She often sings traditional songs while playing piano." ]
This belief most likely stemmed from the fact that it is possible to have the Furby say certain pre-programmed words or phrases more often by petting it whenever it said these words.
[ "This belief most likely came because the Furby may say certain pre-programmed words or phrases more often by petting it whenever it said these words." ]
Koop was a somewhat eccentric and flamboyant figure, well-known for his mustache-less beard and colorful bow ties.
[ "Koop was a weird and flashy figure who was known for his beard and bow ties." ]
It is most commonly found growing on bread and soft fruits such as bananas and grapes.
[ "It usually grows on bread and soft fruits such as bananas and grapes." ]
Heaven's Gate was an American UFO cult based in San Diego, California and led by Marshall Applewhite (1931 - 1997) and Bonnie Nettles (1927 - 1985).
[ "Heaven's Gate was an American UFO cult. It is based in San Diego, California. The group is led by Marshall Applewhite (1931 - 1997) and Bonnie Nettles (1927 - 1985)." ]
This category contains articles related to motorways in the United Kingdom.
[ "This category has articles about roads in the United Kingdom." ]
Usucha creates a lighter and slightly more bitter tea.
[ "Usucha makes a lighter, more bitter tea." ]
In 1939, singer Marian Anderson was denied permission to perform in the Constitution Hall in Washington, because of her race.
[ "In 1939, Marian Anderson was not allowed to perform in the Constitution Hall in Washington because of her race." ]
Career Berzelius was born at Väversunda in Östergötland in Sweden.
[ "Berzelius was born in Sweden." ]