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Q2531
what is the origin of fiona
Fiona
There is also a modern tendency to equate the authentic Scottish Gaelic feminine name Fionnghal with Fiona.
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Q2531
what is the origin of fiona
Fiona
The name Fiona is rising in popularity particularly in German -speaking countries.
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Q2531
what is the origin of fiona
Fiona
Fiona was the 49th most popular name for baby girls born in 2008 in Germany .
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Q2531
what is the origin of fiona
Fiona
Fiona was tied for third place in the ranking of most popular names for baby girls born in the tiny principality of Liechtenstein in 2008.
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Q2531
what is the origin of fiona
Fiona
The name was the 347th most popular name for girls born in the United States in 2008, where it has ranked among the top 1,000 most popular names for girls since 1990 and among the top 500 since 1999.
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Q2531
what is the origin of fiona
Fiona
The name Fiona has been particularly popular for girls of Asian or Pacific Islander descent in New York City , where Fiona ranked as the ninth most popular name for girls from those groups in 2007.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
Many languages are used, or historically have been used in the United States .
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
The most commonly used language is English .
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
There are also many languages indigenous to North America or to U.S. states or holdings in the Pacific region.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
Languages brought to the country by colonists or immigrants from Europe, Asia, or other parts of the world make up a large portion of the languages currently used; several languages, including creoles and sign languages, have also developed in the United States.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
Approximately 337 languages are spoken or signed by the population, of which 176 are indigenous to the area.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
Fifty-two languages formerly spoken in the country's territory are now extinct.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
The variety of English spoken in the United States is known as American English .
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
English is the de facto national language of the United States, with 80% of the population claiming it as a mother tongue, and some 95% claiming to speak it "well" or "very well".
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
However, no official language exists at the federal level.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
There have been several proposals to make English the national language in amendments to immigration reform bills, but none of these bills has become law with the amendment intact.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
The situation is quite varied at the state and territorial levels, with some states mirroring the federal policy of adopting no official language in a de jure capacity, others adopting English alone, others officially adopting English as well as local languages, and still others adopting a policy of de facto bilingualism.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
Spanish is the second most common language in the country, and is spoken by over 12% of the population.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
The United States holds the world's fifth largest Spanish-speaking population, outnumbered only by Mexico , Spain , Colombia , and Argentina .
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
Throughout the Southwestern United States , long-established Spanish-speaking communities coexist with large numbers of more recent Hispanophone immigrants.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
Although many new Latin American immigrants are less than fluent in English, nearly all second-generation Hispanic Americans speak English fluently, while only about half still speak Spanish.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
According to the 2000 US census, people of German ancestry make up the largest single ethnic group in the United States, and the German language ranks fifth.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
Italian , Polish , and French are still widely spoken among populations descending from immigrants from those countries in the early 20th century, but the use of these languages is dwindling as the older generations die.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
Russian is also spoken by immigrant populations.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
Tagalog and Vietnamese have over one million speakers each in the United States, almost entirely within recent immigrant populations.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
Both languages, along with the varieties of the Chinese language , Japanese , and Korean , are now used in elections in Alaska , California , Hawaii , Illinois , New York , Texas , and Washington .
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
Native American languages are spoken in smaller pockets of the country, but these populations are decreasing, and the languages are almost never widely used outside of reservations.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
Hawaiian , although having few native speakers, is an official language along with English at the state level in Hawaii .
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
The state government of Louisiana offers services and documents in French, as does New Mexico in Spanish.
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Q2532
what is the official language of america?
Languages of the United States
Besides English, Spanish, French, German, Navajo and other Native American languages, all other languages are usually learned from immigrant ancestors that came after the time of independence or learned through some form of education .
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Q2533
what is auto quarter panel
Quarter panel
1990's Pontiac Grand Am Sedan fender and quarter panel
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Q2533
what is auto quarter panel
Quarter panel
On an automobile, a quarter panel (or rear wing as it is known in British English ) is usually considered the body panel which goes between the rear door and the trunk and typically wraps around the wheel well; however, the similar front section Fender (vehicle) , between the door and the hood, is sometimes incorrectly referred to as a quarter panel.
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Q2533
what is auto quarter panel
Quarter panel
The quarter panel is typically made of Sheet metal , but is sometimes made of fiberglass or fiber-reinforced plastic ; although, this varies with different makes and models.
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Q2533
what is auto quarter panel
Quarter panel
A quarter panel is typically a welded on component of the uni-body structure or Monocoque .
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Q2533
what is auto quarter panel
Quarter panel
Replacement of a sheet metal quarter panel typically requires it to be cut off the vehicle and a replacement part to be welded (or sometimes bonded) to the Vehicle.
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Q2533
what is auto quarter panel
Quarter panel
Due to this high amount of specialized labor, a quarter panel may often be repaired rather than replaced by hammering out the damage, and a body filler sometimes referred to as bondo to be applied to finalize the original surface.
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
Shropshire ( or ; alternatively Salop; abbreviated, in print only, Shrops) is a county in the West Midlands region of England.
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
It borders Wales to the west, Cheshire to the north, Staffordshire to the east, Worcestershire to the south-east and Herefordshire to the south.
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
A unitary authority ( Shropshire Council ) was created on 1 April 2009, taking over from the previous county council and 5 district councils, and covers most of the county.
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
The borough of Telford and Wrekin has been a separate unitary authority since 1998 but continues to be included in the ceremonial county .
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
The county's population and economy is centred on five towns: the county town of Shrewsbury , which is culturally and historically important and is located in the centre of the county; Telford , a new town in the east which was constructed around a number of older towns, most notably Wellington , Dawley and Madeley , which is today the most populous; and Oswestry in the north-west, Bridgnorth just to the south of Telford, and Ludlow in the south.
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
The county has many further market towns , including Whitchurch in the north, Newport just to the north-east of Telford, and Market Drayton in the north-east of the county.
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
The Ironbridge Gorge area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site , covering Ironbridge , Coalbrookdale and a part of Madeley .
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
There are, additionally, other notable historic industrial sites located around the county, such as at Shrewsbury, Broseley , Snailbeach and Highley as well as the Shropshire Union Canal .
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers about a quarter of the county, mainly in the south.
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
Shropshire is one of England's most rural and sparsely populated counties, with the population density of the Shropshire Council area being just 91/km2 (337/sq mi).
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
The Wrekin is one of the most famous natural landmarks in the county, though the highest hills are the Clee Hills , Stiperstones and the Long Mynd .
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
Wenlock Edge is another significant geographical and geological landmark.
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
In the low-lying northwest of the county (and overlapping the border with Wales) is the Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve , one of the most important and best preserved bogs in Britain.
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
The River Severn , Great Britain's longest river, runs through the county, exiting into Worcestershire via the Severn Valley .
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
Shropshire is landlocked, and with an area of , is England's largest inland county.
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
The county flower is the round-leaved sundew .
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
For Eurostat purposes, the county (less the unitary district of Telford and Wrekin ) is a NUTS 3 region (code UKG22).
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Q2534
where is shropshire, uk
Shropshire
The two Shropshire unitary areas (covering all of the ceremonial county), together with the authorities covering the ceremonial county of Staffordshire, comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region .
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Q2535
who is leonard in big bang
List of The Big Bang Theory characters
The Big Bang Theory cast at Comic Con 2009, from left: Kunal Nayyar , Simon Helberg , Kaley Cuoco , Jim Parsons , and Johnny Galecki
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Q2535
who is leonard in big bang
List of The Big Bang Theory characters
The American sitcom The Big Bang Theory , created and executive produced by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady , premiered on CBS on September 24, 2007.
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Q2535
who is leonard in big bang
List of The Big Bang Theory characters
The show centers on five characters: roommates Sheldon Cooper and Leonard Hofstadter , two Caltech physicists; Penny, a waitress and aspiring actress who lives across the hall; and Leonard and Sheldon's friends and co-workers aerospace engineer Howard Wolowitz , and astrophysicist Rajesh Koothrappali .
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Q2535
who is leonard in big bang
List of The Big Bang Theory characters
Over time, several supporting characters have been promoted to starring roles: Leslie Winkle (season 1 recurring; season 2 regular; season 3 guest), a physicist colleague, and, at different times, a lover of both Leonard and Howard; Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz (season 3 recurring; season 4-present regular), a microbiologist, Howard's fiancée and subsequent wife, and former part-time waitress alongside Penny; neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler (season 3 guest; season 4 recurring; season 4-present regular), who joins the group after being matched to Sheldon on a dating website; and comic book store-owner, Stuart Bloom (seasons 2–5 recurring; season 6-present regular), who replaces Howard as Raj's best friend when Howard is in space.
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Q2535
who is leonard in big bang
List of The Big Bang Theory characters
The show also features numerous supporting characters, each of whom plays a prominent role in a small group of episodes.
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Q2538
Where is The original A Team
The A-Team
The A-Team is an American action-adventure television series, running from 1983 to 1987, about a fictional group of ex– United States Army Special Forces personnel who work as soldiers of fortune , while on the run from the Army after being branded as war criminals for a " crime they didn't commit ".
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Q2538
Where is The original A Team
The A-Team
A feature film based on the series was released by 20th Century Fox on June 11, 2010.
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Q2538
Where is The original A Team
The A-Team
A comic book series, A-Team: Shotgun Wedding, began March 9, 2010.
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Q2541
where is diana prince from
Diana Prince
Diana Prince is a fictional character appearing regularly in stories published by DC Comics .
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Q2541
where is diana prince from
Diana Prince
She debuted in Sensation Comics #1 (January 1942) and serves as the civilian and secret identity of the superhero Wonder Woman .
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Q2541
where is diana prince from
Diana Prince
The character was created by Charles Moulton and Harry G. Peter .
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Q2542
what is religions of thailand
Religion in Thailand
Wat Phra Kaew , Bangkok , Thailand
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Q2542
what is religions of thailand
Religion in Thailand
There is no official state religion in the Thai constitution, which guarantees religious freedom for all Thai citizens, though the king is required by law to be Buddhist.
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Q2542
what is religions of thailand
Religion in Thailand
According to the last census (2000) 94.6% of Thais are Buddhists of the Theravada tradition.
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Q2542
what is religions of thailand
Religion in Thailand
Muslims are the second largest religious group in Thailand at 4.6%.
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Q2542
what is religions of thailand
Religion in Thailand
Thailand's southernmost provinces - Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and part of Songkhla Chumphon have dominant Muslim populations, consisting of both ethnic Thai and Malay.
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Q2542
what is religions of thailand
Religion in Thailand
The southern tip of Thailand is mostly ethnic Malays .
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Q2542
what is religions of thailand
Religion in Thailand
Christians , mainly Catholics , represent 0.7% of the population.
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Q2542
what is religions of thailand
Religion in Thailand
A small but influential community of Sikhs in Thailand and some Hindus also live in the country's cities, and are heavily engaged in retail commerce.
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Q2542
what is religions of thailand
Religion in Thailand
There is also a small Jewish community in Thailand , dating back to the 17th century.
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Q2542
what is religions of thailand
Religion in Thailand
Since 2001, Muslim activists, generally described by the Thai government as terrorists or separatists, have rallied against the central government because of alleged corruption and ethnic bias on the part of officials.
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Q2542
what is religions of thailand
Religion in Thailand
Thailand's Department of Religion, currently under the Ministry of Culture, is formally responsible for the registration of religious groups in Thailand URL_http which hold properties through legally established foundations.
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Q2542
what is religions of thailand
Religion in Thailand
It has oversight, along with the Immigration Police, over the work permits of missionaries who are "expatriate religious workers" of all religions.
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Q2543
what is vat tax?
Value added tax
A value added tax (VAT) is a form of consumption tax .
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Q2543
what is vat tax?
Value added tax
From the perspective of the buyer, it is a tax on the purchase price.
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Q2543
what is vat tax?
Value added tax
From that of the seller, it is a tax only on the value added to a product, material, or service, from an accounting point of view, by this stage of its manufacture or distribution.
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Q2543
what is vat tax?
Value added tax
The manufacturer remits to the government the difference between these two amounts, and retains the rest for themselves to offset the taxes they had previously paid on the inputs.
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Q2543
what is vat tax?
Value added tax
The value added to a product by or with a business is the sale price charged to its customer, minus the cost of materials and other taxable inputs.
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Q2543
what is vat tax?
Value added tax
A VAT is like a sales tax in that ultimately only the end consumer is taxed.
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Q2543
what is vat tax?
Value added tax
It differs from the sales tax in that, with the latter, the tax is collected and remitted to the government only once, at the point of purchase by the end consumer.
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Q2543
what is vat tax?
Value added tax
With the VAT, collections, remittances to the government, and credits for taxes already paid occur each time a business in the supply chain purchases products.
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Q2544
what is high sticking in hockey
High-Sticking
A referee calling a high-sticking penaltyHigh
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Q2544
what is high sticking in hockey
High-Sticking
-sticking is the name of two infractions in the sport of ice hockey that may occur when a player intentionally or inadvertently plays with his or her stick above the height of the shoulders or above the cross bar of a hockey goal.
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Q2544
what is high sticking in hockey
High-Sticking
This can result in a stoppage of play or in a penalty.
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Q2544
what is high sticking in hockey
High-Sticking
In the rules of the National Hockey League , high-sticking is defined as a penalty in Rule 60 and as a non-penalty foul in Rule 80.
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Q2544
what is high sticking in hockey
High-Sticking
A stoppage in play results if a high stick comes in contact with the puck and the team who touched it regains control of the puck.
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Q2544
what is high sticking in hockey
High-Sticking
However, play usually continues if a player touches the puck with a high stick and the opposing team gains control of the puck.
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Q2544
what is high sticking in hockey
High-Sticking
If the puck goes into the opposing net after coming into contact with a high stick, the goal is disallowed.
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Q2544
what is high sticking in hockey
High-Sticking
The level at which a stick is considered too high for a goal is the crossbar of the net.
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Q2544
what is high sticking in hockey
High-Sticking
However, if a player knocks the puck into his own net with a high stick, the goal is allowed.
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Q2544
what is high sticking in hockey
High-Sticking
A penalty is assessed if a player strikes another player with a high stick.
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Q2544
what is high sticking in hockey
High-Sticking
The player is given a minor penalty unless his high stick caused an injury, in which case the referee has the option to assess a double-minor, major or match penalty.
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Q2544
what is high sticking in hockey
High-Sticking
It is the referee's discretion which penalty to assess: the rule calls for a double minor for an accidental injury, or a match penalty for a deliberate attempt to injure (whether the opposition player was actually injured).
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Q2544
what is high sticking in hockey
High-Sticking
Injury is usually decided by the high stick causing bleeding, but the presence of blood does not automatically mean an extra penalty is awarded.
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Q2544
what is high sticking in hockey
High-Sticking
Some referees have been known to award an extra penalty without the presence of blood if the referee determines that the injury sustained was sufficient to warrant a double-minor penalty.
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Q2545
what is an sd memory card reader
Memory card reader
Typical modern memory card reader, compatible with many common formats
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