.africa

.Africa is the proposed Internet generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) for the African and Pan African communities and users wherever they may reside. The .africa gTLD serves as a regional domain for individuals and entities based in and out of Africa.

Status

The .Africa gTLD has not yet been delegated to any organization as registry operator. The .Africa application that was submitted by DotConnectAfrica Trust is now the subject of an unresolved disagreement with ICANN (DCA Trust vs ICANN) following an Independent Review Panel (IRP) Process that was invoked by DCA Trust under ICANN’s accountability mechanism in October 2013. The IRP was administrated by the International Center for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) New York, US.

DCA Trust had passed all the new gTLD applicant evaluation criteria, but before the Initial Evaluation (IE) result was issued, a Governmental Advisory Committee GAC Objection Advice that had been issued in Beijing in April 2013 was later accepted by the ICANN Board in early June 2013 which caused the ICANN Board to instruct ICANN staff that DCA Trust’s .Africa new gTLD application will not be approved. This had caused the non-completion of the evaluation of DCA Trust’s application; which then led DCA Trust to challenge the ICANN Board decision through a series of accountability mechanism.

Africa (Petrarch)

Africa is an epic poem in Latin hexameters by the 14th century Italian poet Petrarch (Francesco Petrarca). It tells the story of the Second Punic War, in which the Carthaginian general Hannibal invaded Italy, but Roman forces were eventually victorious after an invasion of north Africa led by Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, the epic poem's hero.

Background

Africa and De viris illustribus were partially inspired by Petrarch's visit to Rome in 1337. According to Bergin and Wilson (p. ix). It seems very likely that the inspirational vision of the Eternal City must have been the immediate spur to the design of the Africa and probably De viris illustribus as well. After returning from his grand tour, the first sections of Africa were written in the valley of Vaucluse. Petrarch recalls

The fact that he abandoned it early on is not entirely correct since it was far along when he received two invitations (from Rome and from Paris) in September 1340 each asking him to accept the crown as poet laureate. A preliminary form of the poem was completed in time for the laurel coronation April 8, 1341 (Easter Sunday).

Africa (Perpetuum Jazzile album)

Africa is 2009 Perpetuum Jazzile album. By large most successful song from the album is a capella version of Toto's "Africa", the performance video of which has received more than 15 million YouTube views since its publishing in May 2009 until September 2013.

Track listing

  • "Africa" (D. Paich/J. Porcaro/T. Kozlevčar) – 6:18
  • "Kadar sem sama"
  • "Earth Wind & Fire Medley"
  • "Poletna noč" (M. Sepe/E. Budau/T. Kozlevčar) – 4:20
  • "Aquarela do Brasil" (A. Barroso/A. Barroso/T. Kozlevčar) – 5:34
  • "Prebujena"
  • "Libertango" (Astor Piazzolla) – 3:09
  • "Só danço samba"
  • "Prisluhni školjki" (J. Golob/M. Jesih/T. Kozlevčar) – 4:15
  • "Bee Gees Medley" – 8:42
  • "No More Blues / Chega de saudade" (A. C. Jobim/V. de Moraes/T. Kozlevčar) – 3:22
  • "Will You Be There // Ecce quomodo moritur iustus"
  • References


    Lotto

    Lotto may refer to:

  • Lottery, a form of gambling
  • Six-number lottery games, which often have "Lotto" in their name
  • For lotteries and lottery games with Lotto or Loto in the name, see List of lotteries.
  • Lotto carpet, a carpet having a lacy arabesque pattern
  • Lotto Sport Italia, an Italian sports apparel manufacturer
  • Lotto-Belisol, a Belgian cycling team
  • Lorenzo Lotto, an Italian painter active during the Renaissance
  • "Lotto" (The Office), a 2011 episode of the US television series
  • Lotto Sport Italia

    Lotto Sport Italia is an Italian sportswear manufacturer. Its products are now distributed in more than 60 countries.

    History

    Lotto was established in 1973 by the Caberlotto family (who were the owners of the football team F.C. Treviso) in Montebelluna, northern Italy, the world centre of footwear manufacturing. In June 1973, Lotto made its debut as a sports footwear manufacturer. Tennis shoes signaled the beginning of production, followed by models for basketball, volleyball, athletics and football.

    Sports clothing was the company's next venture. In the first ten years, Lotto focused on the Italian market. During its first decade, corporate strategy concentrated on making tennis footwear and clothing, and early on sponsored big names from the professional tennis circuit (Martina Navratilova, Boris Becker, Thomas Muster, Andrea Gaudenzi).

    In the 1980s, Lotto moved on to broaden its business base by competing among the then-small group of manufacturers of football boots and clothing. Lotto began to create its first football boot models and signed major collaboration agreements with internationally renowned players and teams. Tennis players John Newcombe, Andrés Gómez and José Luis Clerc wore the brand's tennis products.

    Missouri Lottery

    The Missouri Lottery is run by the government of Missouri. It is a charter member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), whose first drawing was held in 1988.

    History

    The Lottery began selling tickets January 20, 1986. An executive director oversees the organization and reports to a five-member commission that is appointed by the governor. May Scheve Reardon took over as Missouri Lottery executive director in December, 2009.

    In the beginning, Lottery proceeds were directed to Missouri's General Revenue fund. In 1992, voters approved Amendment 11, which earmarked proceeds for public education. All monies since July 1993 have gone to education programs. Proceeds are appropriated by the Legislature.

    The Lottery offers Scratchers tickets, plus the online games Missouri Lotto, Club Keno, Pick 3, Pick 4, Show Me Cash, and Powerball. Powerball's former rival, Mega Millions, came to Missouri on January 31, 2010. The $250,000 Scratcher card generated much publicity when unemployed couple Robert Russell and Tracie Rogers won the jackpot in July 2010.

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    Everglade

    by: L7

    Glade told her ma, "Home scene's lame"
    "I gotta go in into town, blow some steam at the rock show"
    Sneak through the back door and head for the pit
    And then some drunk stupid bruiser started giving her shit
    Rednecks on parade
    "Don't cross my line!" says Everglade
    Everglade
    He was whipping through the pit
    Knocked her onto the stage
    She said, "Have your fun
    But stop being so lame"
    The guy was drunk stupid
    And he must have weighed a ton
    Said, "Get outta here, girlie
    I'm just trying to have some fun"
    So you wanna have some fun?
    Well, break out the big guns
    Rednecks on parade
    "Don't cross my line", says Everglade
    Yeah, Everglade, yeah, Everglade
    He kept it up
    His fists started flying
    They dodged each punch
    As he kept trying
    Tripped on his own feet
    And hit the floor
    Glade got to pushin'
    And rolled him out of the door
    So you wanna have some fun?
    Then break out the big guns
    Rednecks on parade
    "Don't cross my line," says Everglade
    Says Everglade, says Everglade




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