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The toad has long been considered to be an animal of ill omen or a connection to a spirit world .
The toad has long been thought to be an animal of ill omen or a connection to the other world .
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This may have its origins in the fact that it is at home both on land and in the water .
This may be because it is at home both on land and in the water .
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It may cause repugnance because of its drab , wart-like skin , its slow movements and the way it emerges from some dark hole .
It may cause people to not like it because of its blackish , warty skin , its slow movements and the way it comes from some dark hole .
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In Europe in the Middle Ages , the toad was associated with the Devil , for whom a coat-of-arms was invented emblazoned with three toads .
In Europe in the Middle Ages , the toad was associated with the Devil , whose coat-of-arms has three toads on it .
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It was known that the toad could poison people and , as the witch 's familiar , it was thought to possess magical powers .
It was thought that the toad could poison people . <SEP> It was also thought that it was the witch 's familiar and thus had magical powers .
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In some areas , the finding of a toad in a house was considered evidence that a witch was present .
In some areas , the finding of a toad in a house was seen as evidence that a witch was present .
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The saliva of the toad was considered poisonous and was known as " sweltered venom " and it was believed that it could spit or vomit poisonous fire .
The saliva of the toad was thought to be poisonous . <SEP> It was believed that it could spit or vomit poisonous fire .
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Toads were associated with devils and demons and in " Paradise Lost " , John Milton depicted Satan as a toad when he poured poison into Eve 's ear .
Toads were associated with devils and demons and in " Paradise Lost " . <SEP> John Milton showed Satan as a toad when he poured poison into Eve 's ear .
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On 25 May 2019 , the LTA also announced that the line is to be extended from Bukit Panjang towards Sungei Kadut , to form an interchange station with the North South Line .
A new extension to the line was announced on 25 May 2019 . <SEP> On 25 May 2019 , the Land Transport Authority announced another extension to the second stage of the line to a new station , Sungei Kadut MRT station .
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With such an extension , there will be a direct connection between Changi Airport and the city .
The new extension will connect the line to Singapore Changi Airport , allowing people arriving from the airport to go to the city without changing to another train .
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This extension will start operating by 2040 .
This extension will open by 2040 .
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The extension is expected to open in the mid-2030s .
This extension will open in the mid-2030s .
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The 50-kilometre Cross Island Line will span the island of Singapore , passing through Tuas , Jurong , Sin Ming , Ang Mo Kio , Hougang , Punggol , Pasir Ris , and Changi .
The 50-kilometre Cross Island Line will go across the island of Singapore , passing through Tuas , Jurong , Sin Ming , Ang Mo Kio , Hougang , Punggol , Pasir Ris and Changi .
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The addition of the new line brings commuters with another alternative for East-West travel to the current East West line and Downtown line , and will play an important role in Singapore 's rail network .
The addition of the new line brings commuters with another way for East-West travel to the current East West Line .
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It will connect to all the other major lines to serve as a key transfer line , complementing the role currently fulfilled by the orbital Circle line .
It will also connect to all the other major lines to serve as a key transfer line , adding to the role currently fulfilled by the orbital Circle Line .
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On 25 May 2019 , the LTA announced two new stations to be built along the existing North South Line .
On 25 May 2019 , the LTA announced two new stations to be built on the North South line .
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Brickland MRT station will be built between Bukit Gombak and Choa Chu Kang stations , while Sungei Kadut MRT station will be built between Yew Tee and Kranji stations .
Brickland station will be built between Bukit Gombak and Choa Chu Kang , while Sungei Kadut will be built between Yew Tee and Kranji .
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Both stations are expected to be completed by the mid-2030s .
Both stations will open in the mid-2030s .
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Quincy Delight Jones Jr . ( born March 14 , 1933 ) is an American record producer , multi-instrumentalist , singer , and film producer .
Quincy Delightt Jones Jr . , ( born March 14 , 1933 ) is an American arranger , composer , conductor , record producer , and film music composer born in Chicago , Illinois .
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Jones was the producer , with Michael Jackson , of Jackson 's albums " Off the Wall " ( 1979 ) , " Thriller " ( 1982 ) , and " Bad " ( 1987 ) , as well as the producer and conductor of the 1985 charity song " We Are the World " , which raised funds for victims of famine in Ethiopia .
He is particularly recognized as the producer of the album " Thriller " , by pop icon Michael Jackson , which has sold more than 110 million copies worldwide , more than any other album ever , and as the producer and conductor of the No.1 charity song β€œ We Are the World ” . <SEP> He produced Michael Jackson 's 1979 album " Off the Wall " .
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His career spans over 60 years in the entertainment industry with a record 80 Grammy Award nominations , 28 Grammys , and a Grammy Legend Award in 1992 .
He has been nominated for 79 Grammy Awards . <SEP> He has won 27 Grammy Awards .
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In 1990 , Quincy Jones Productions joined with Time Warner to create Quincy Jones Entertainment .
In 1990 Jones made his own company , Quincy Jones Entertainment , which produced The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air .
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Jones has been married three times and has seven children with five different women .
He has seven children from five different mothers .
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They had two daughters , Kidada and Rashida , both of whom became actresses .
His daughter Rashida Jones is an actress .
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In 1982 , he produced Jackson 's , " Thriller " , the bestselling album in the history of the music industry .
He produced Jackson 's 1982 album " Thriller " .
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Jones worked on Jackson 's album " Bad " , which has sold 45 million copies .
The last Jackson album he produced was " Bad " .
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Jones and Jackson 's next collaboration , " Thriller " , sold 110 million copies and became the highest-selling album of all time .
It sold 30 million copies .
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In October 2013 , the BBC and " The Hollywood Reporter " said Jones planned to sue Michael Jackson 's estate for $ 10 million .
Jones sued Jackson 's estate in 2013 for 10 million dollars .
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Staffordshire ( ; postal abbreviation Staffs . )
Staffordshire ( abbreviated Staffs ) is a county in the West Midlands region of England .
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Major towns include Stafford ( the county town ) , Burton upon Trent , Cannock , Newcastle-under-Lyme , Leek , and Tamworth .
The county town is Stafford .
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It borders with Cheshire to the northwest , Derbyshire and Leicestershire to the east , Warwickshire to the southeast , West Midlands and Worcestershire to the south , and Shropshire to the west .
It is next to the counties of Cheshire , Derbyshire , Leicestershire , Warwickshire , West Midlands , Worcestershire and Shropshire .
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The largest city in Staffordshire is Stoke-on-Trent , which is administered separately from the rest of the county as an independent unitary authority .
The largest city in ceremonial Staffordshire is Stoke-on-Trent .
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Snowstar Records is an independent Dutch record label based in Utrecht , the Netherlands .
Snowstar Records is an independent Dutch record label based in Utrecht .
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Snowstar specialises in indie , and folk and is the record label for artists such as I am Oak , Kim Janssen , Donna Blue and broeder Dieleman .
Snowstar is specialised in Indie , singer / songwriter and folk .
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Website Snowstar Records The label was founded in 2003 as a punk rock label operating from Limburg , but the focus shifted to indie , singer-songwriter , folk and americana .
Since 2003 Snowstar Records is active in the alternative pop music scene . <SEP> Initially as a punk rock label operating from Limburg , but the focus shifted to indie , singer / songwriter , folk and americana .
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Since 2008 the label has been based in Utrecht .
Since 2008 the label is based in Utrecht .
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On January 14 , 2007 , the Arizona Cardinals hired Whisenhunt as their new head coach , with a contract to receive an average of $ 2.5 million annually .
On January 14 , 2007 the Arizona Cardinals hired Whisenhunt as their new head coach . <SEP> The contract he received promised him an average of $ 2.5 million annually .
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Whisenhunt had also interviewed for the head coaching position with the Pittsburgh Steelers , Atlanta Falcons , and Miami Dolphins .
Whisenhunt had also interviewed for the head coaching position with the Steelers , Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins .
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He was previously interviewed to be the head coach of the Oakland Raiders in February 2006 , but he pulled out of talks before an offer could be made .
In February 2006 , the Oakland Raiders were interviewing him to become their new head coach , but Whisenhunt ended the talks before a deal could be offered .
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The Cardinals showed improvement in Whisenhunt 's first season , finishing 8-8 after finishing 5-11 the previous two seasons and losing 10 or more games in seven of the previous eight campaigns .
The Cardinals were better in Whisenhunt 's first season , finishing with 8 wins and 8 losses after finishing with 5 wins and 11 losses the two seasons before that and losing 10 or more games in seven of the previous eight campaigns .
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It was their first non-losing season since 1998 , though they still failed to make the playoffs .
It was their first non-losing season since 1998 , even though they still failed to make the playoffs .
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Going into his second season in 2008 , Whisenhunt made the decision to go with veteran quarterback Kurt Warner as his starter .
Before his second season , Whisenhunt made the experienced Kurt Warner his starting quarterback .
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In previous seasons , Warner had split time with the team 's younger quarterback Matt Leinart , although Warner started the final 11 games of the 2007 season after Leinart suffered a season-ending injury .
In Whisenhunt 's first season , Warner had split time with the team 's younger quarterback Matt Leinart , although Warner started the final 11 games of the 2007 season after Leinart suffered a season-ending injury .
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This decision paid off as Warner put up great numbers in leading the Cardinals to a 9-7 regular season record in the 2008 season and the NFC West Division championship , the Cardinals ' first division title since 1975 , when the team played in St. Louis , and the club 's first playoff berth since 1998 .
This was a good decision because Warner put up good numbers in leading the Cardinals to a 9 win and 7 loss regular season record in the 2008 season . <SEP> This was good enough to win NFC West Division , the Cardinals ' first division title since 1975 , when the team played in St. Louis , Missouri .
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After defeating the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers in the first two rounds of the NFC playoffs , the Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game on January 18 , 2009 and advanced to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history to face his former employer , the Steelers .
After beating the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers in the first two rounds of the NFC playoffs , the Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship on January 18 , 2009 and advanced to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history to face the Pittsburgh Steelers .
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Whisenhunt 's Cardinals lost Super Bowl XLIII 27-23 .
The Cardinals lost the game 27-23 .
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BASF SE is a German chemical company and the largest chemical producer in the world .
BASF , official name : " BASF SE " , is a German chemical company . <SEP> It is the biggest chemical company of the world .
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Its headquarters is located in Ludwigshafen , Germany .
Its headquarters are in Ludwigshafen , Rhineland-Palatinate .
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It was founded by Friedrich Engelhorn on 6 April 1865 in Mannheim , in the German-speaking country of Baden .
BASF was established in 1865 .
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Kiddush ( ; ] ) , literally , " sanctification , " is a blessing recited over wine or grape juice to sanctify the Shabbat and Jewish holidays .
Kiddush is a blessing said by Jews at the start of Shabbat and holiday meals . <SEP> Kiddush is said on these Jewish holidays : The holiday texts are different from the Shabbat texts .
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The term " kiddush " also refers to refreshments served either at home or at the synagogue following prayer services on Shabbat or Yom Tov , which begin with the recitation of kiddush .
The term is also used to refer to a light meal served in the synagogue after the long Shabbat and holiday morning prayers .
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Kidney disease , or renal disease , also known as nephropathy , is damage to or disease of a kidney .
Renal disease is the name for a disease or condition that mainly affects the kidneys . <SEP> Medical words for renal disease are nephropathy or nephrosis .
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Kidney disease usually causes a loss of kidney function to some degree and can result in kidney failure , the complete loss of kidney function .
If renal disease gets bad enough , it can cause renal failure , where the kidneys do not work at all .
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R136a1 is the most massive star known .
R136a1 is the largest known star . <SEP> R136a1 has 265 the mass of the Sun , and 8.7 million times its luminosity .
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RMC 136a1 ( usually abbreviated to R136a1 ) is a Wolf – Rayet star located at the center of R136 , the central concentration of stars of the large NGC 2070 open cluster in the Tarantula Nebula .
It is a Wolf – Rayet star at the center of R136 .
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Franz Leha ́ r ( ; ] ; 30 April 1870 – 24 October 1948 ) was an Austro-Hungarian composer .
Franz Leha ́ r ( born 30 April 1870 ; died 24 October 1948 ) was an Austrian composer of Hungarian descent .
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He is mainly known for his operettas , of which the most successful and best known is " The Merry Widow " ( " Die lustige Witwe " ) .
He is most famous for his operettas .
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He is most famous for his operettas – the most successful of which is " The Merry Widow " ( " Die lustige Witwe " ) – but he also wrote sonatas , symphonic poems and marches .
The best known one is " The Merry Widow " ( in German : " Die lustige Witwe " ) which is probably the most popular of all operettas . <SEP> He also wrote sonatas , symphonic poems , marches , and a number of waltzes , some of which come from his famous operettas .
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Individual songs from some of the operettas have become standards , notably " Vilja " from " The Merry Widow " and " You Are My Heart 's Delight " ( " Dein ist mein ganzes Herz " ) from " The Land of Smiles " ( " Das Land des La ̈ chelns " ) .
Some of the songs from his operettas have become very well-known , especially " Vilja " from " The Merry Widow " and " You Are My Heart 's Delight " ( " Dein ist mein ganzes Herz " ) from " The Land of Smiles " .
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Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi ( , ; 1 April 1952 – 20 May 2012 ) was a Libyan who was head of security for Libyan Arab Airlines , director of the Centre for Strategic Studies in Tripoli , Libya , and an alleged Libyan intelligence officer .
Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi ( 1 April 1952 – 20 May 2012 ) was a Libyan man who was convicted for the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie , Scotland . <SEP> Megrahi was the head of security for Libyan Arab Airlines , Libya 's national airline , and was accused of being a spy .
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A Magarha , Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was born in Tripoli on 1 April 1952 to a poor family .
He was born in Tripoli .
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On 31 January 2001 , Megrahi was convicted , by a panel of three Scottish judges sitting in a special court at Camp Zeist in the Netherlands , of 270 counts of murder for the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie , Scotland , on 21 December 1988 and was sentenced to life imprisonment .
Megrahi was the only person convicted in connection with bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 , which happened on 21 December 1988 .
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Court proceedings started on 3 May 2000 .
His trial began in May 2000 in a special court in the Netherlands .
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The judges announced their verdict on 31 January 2001 .
On 31 January 2001 , he was convicted of 270 counts of murder .
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Megrahi was sentenced to life imprisonment , with a recommendation that he should serve at least 20 years before being eligible for parole .
He was sentenced to life imprisonment .
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Sometimes cultivated for its edible fruits , the tree is native and abundant in the wild , sometimes in extensive stands , in open pine forests and grassy savannas , from central Mexico , through Central America , to Colombia , Peru , Bolivia and Brazil ; it also occurs in Trinidad , Barbados , Curac Μ§ ao , St. Martin , Dominica , Guadeloupe , Puerto Rico , Haiti , the Dominican Republic and throughout Cuba and the Isle of Pines .
It is primarily cultivated in Peru , Southern Mexico , Pacific side of Central America , Guadeloupe , Barbados , Brazil , St. Martin , Cuba , Haiti , Trinidad , Curacao , Isle of Pines , Puerto Rico , Dominica and The Dominican Republic .
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The nance is limited to tropical and subtropical climates .
It is suitable to the tropical and subtropical climates .
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The fruits have a very pungent and distinct flavor and smell .
The white and juicy flesh of yellow fruit has pungent and distinct flavor . <SEP> The fruit has white and juicy flesh , pungent , distinct aroma and thin skin .
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Common names include changunga , muruci , murici , nanche , nance , nancite , chacunga , craboo , kraabu , savanna serrette ( or savanna serret ) and golden spoon .
Cao cimun , Golden-spoon , Craboo , Maurissi , Maricao cimun , Murici , Indano , Chaparro , Peraleja , Nance , Changunga , Yoco , Nanche , Muruc Μ§ i , Kraabu , Chacunga , Savanna serrette are the common names of nance fruit .
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" Byrsonima crassifolia " is a slow-growing large shrub or tree to 33 ft ( 10 m ) .
Byrsonima crassifolia is the slow growing , large shrub or tree which grows up to 33 feet high .
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Tallapoosa County is a county located in the east central portion of the U.S. state of Alabama .
Tallapoosa County is a county in the U.S. state of Alabama .
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Its county seat is Dadeville .
The county seat is Dadeville .
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The name Tallapoosa is of Creek origin ; many Creek villages were located along the banks of the lower river before Indian Removal in the 19th century .
The name Tallapoosa is of Creek origin , and many Indian villages were along the banks of the lower river before the 19th century .
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Tallapoosa County was established by European Americans on December 18 , 1832 .
Tallapoosa County was founded on December 18 , 1832 .
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Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival is a rock festival , which is held annually in Incheon , South Korea for three days at the end of July .
The Pentaport Rock Festival is a rock festival in South Korea . <SEP> It is held each year in Incheon for three days in the last week of July .
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The name came from five main themes of the festival ; music , passion , environment friendly , DIY , and friendship .
The name of this festival comes from five philosophical themes of the festival : music , passion , the environment , DIY ( Do it yourself ) , and friendship .
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The festival has revived in 2006 with its current name , Pentaport , and is successfully being continued since then .
The festival started in 2006 and has many well-known musicians perform .
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Viggo Fossum ( 4 December 1949 – 23 April 2019 ) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party .
Viggo Fossum ( 4 December 1949 – 23 April 2019 ) was a Norwegian politician . <SEP> Fossum died on 23 April 2019 , at the age of 69 .
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He served as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Troms during the term 2009 – 2013 .
He served as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway for Troms 2009 to 2013 .
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He served as mayor of Ma ̊ lselv from 2003 to 2011 , and was still a member of the municipal council at the time of his death at age 69 .
He also served as mayor of Ma ̊ lselv from 2003 to 2011 .
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Outside of politics he was the principal of Bardufoss Upper Secondary School and of the civic aviation school there .
Outside of politics , he was a school principal .
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It premiered on March 23 , 1987 , as a sister show to the Bells ' other soap opera " The Young and the Restless " ; several characters from each of the two shows have crossed over to the other since the early 1990s .
The first episode was shown on March 23 , 1987 on the CBS network .
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Set in Los Angeles , California , the show centers upon the Forrester family and their fashion house business Forrester Creations .
The series is set in Los Angeles , California .
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Set in Los Angeles , it centers around the Forrester family and their fashion house business , Forrester Creations .
It tells the story of the Forrester family , who owns a fashion empire called Forrester Creations .
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The Pixies are an American alternative rock band formed in 1986 in Boston , Massachusetts .
Pixies are an American alternative rock band . <SEP> The band started in 1986 .
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The band disbanded acrimoniously in 1993 , but reunited in 2004 .
They broke up in 1993 , but they started to play together again from 2004 to the present . <SEP> These problems got worse and in 1993 , they split up .
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The original lineup comprised Black Francis ( vocals , rhythm guitar ) , Joey Santiago ( lead guitar ) , Kim Deal ( bass , backing vocals ) and David Lovering ( drums ) .
There are four members in the band : Black Francis ( vocals , rhythm guitar ) , Joey Santiago ( lead guitar ) , Kim Deal ( bass guitar , vocals ) , and David Lovering ( drums ) .
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" Come on Pilgrim " was followed by the Pixies ' first full-length album , " Surfer Rosa " .
The band released their first album , " Come on Pilgrim " , in 1987 .
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They achieved modest popularity in the US , but were more successful in Europe .
Although they were not very successful in the USA , they were popular for alternative rock fans in Europe .
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Their jarring pop sound influenced acts such as Nirvana , Radiohead , the Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer .
Pixies influenced many bands that were more successful , such as Nirvana and OK Go .
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Theria ( ; Greek : , wild beast ) is a subclass of mammals amongst the Theriiformes ( the sister taxon to Yinotheria ) .
Theria is a subclass of mammals .
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Therian mammals give birth to live young without a shelled egg .
It includes all mammals that give birth to live young without using a shelled egg .
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Theria includes the eutherians ( including the placental mammals ) and the metatherians ( including the marsupials ) .
The sole surviving metatheria are the marsupials , and the eutheria are the placental mammals .
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The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacan , believed to have been constructed about 200 CE , and one of the largest in Mesoamerica .
The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest pyramid in the ancient city of Teotihuaca ́ n .
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The name Pyramid of the Sun comes from the Aztecs , who visited the city of Teotihuacan centuries after it was abandoned ; the name given to the pyramid by the Teotihuacanos is unknown .
The Aztecs named the building Pyramid of the Sun , when they entered the abandoned city of Teotihuaca ́ n .
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Found along the Avenue of the Dead , in between the Pyramid of the Moon and the Ciudadela , and in the shadow of the massive mountain Cerro Gordo , the pyramid is part of a large complex in the heart of the city .
Inside Teotihuaca ́ n , the pyramid is located between the Pyramid of the Moon and the Ciudadela , on what is called the " Avenue of the Dead " . <SEP> The pyramid is part of large complex , which is in the middle of the city .
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It was constructed in two phases .
The pyramid was constructed in two phases .
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The first construction stage , around 100 CE , brought the pyramid to nearly the size it is today .
After completion of the first phase , about 100 AD , the pyramid had reached almost its current height .
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Voyager 1 is a space probe launched by NASA on September 5 , 1977 .
Voyager 1 is a spacecraft used by NASA to explore Jupiter and Saturn . <SEP> Voyager 1 was launched on September 5 , 1977 , to study the outer planets of the Solar System .
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" Voyager 1 " 's extended mission is expected to continue until about 2025 when its radioisotope thermoelectric generators will no longer supply enough electric power to operate its scientific instruments .
It is now in an extended mission .
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