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Titles, styles, honours, and arms Michaëlle Jean

1 titles, styles, honours, , arms 1.1 titles 1.2 honours 1.2.1 honorary military appointments 1.2.2 honorary degrees 1.2.3 honorific eponyms 1.3 arms titles, styles, honours, , arms titles september 6, 1957 – september 27, 2005: miss/mademoiselle michaëlle jean september 27, 2005 – october 1, 2010: excellency right honourable michaëlle jean, governor general , commander-in-chief in , on canada october 1, 2010 – january 5, 2015: right honourable michaëlle jean january 5, 2015 – : right honourable michaëlle jean, secretary general of organisation internationale de la francophonie honours appointments 2003 – july 7, 2014: knight of de la pléiade de l association des parlementaires de langue française july 7, 2014 – : grand cross of order of la pléiade september 27, 2005 – october 1, 2010: chancellor , principal companion of order of canada (cc) october 1, 2010 – may 8, 2013: companion of order of canada (cc) may 8, 2013 –: extraordinary companion of order of canada (cc) september 27, 2005

Early life William Hosking

an illustration of small egyptian temple, hosking s chapter on architecture in encyclopædia britannica (offprint pub. 1832). hosking later chosen founders of abney park cemetery design pair of similar temple lodges front entrance. hosking born @ buckfastleigh in devon, son of woolen manufacturer. in 1809 emigrated parents new south wales (which joined federation of australia in 1901), father, business interests in devon had been doing poorly, had accepted government office. here hosking s architectural career began apprenticed surveyor , builder. profession continued interest him when, in 1819, returned england seek further training, becoming articled wesleyan minister-turned-architect, rev. william jenkins. in 1820s hosking completed articles , travelled in southern europe, including italy; study art , architecture jenkins s son john. subsequently led exhibiting drawings @ royal academy (including temple of concord, agrigentum , temple of neptune @ paestum ) , provided original m

R9M 160PS Renault R-Type engine

r9m 160ps launched in february 2011. twin-turbocharged, derived new energy dci 130. produces 118 kw (160 hp) capacity of 1598cc – that’s specific power output of 100 hp per litre. peak torque (380nm) available 1,750rpm. paired dual clutch edc gearbox, driveline outputs co2 emissions of 99g per kilometre. applications: 2011- renault captur concept car 2015- renault espace 2015- renault talisman ^ captur concept car . 

Amateur career Paddy Barnes

1 amateur career 1.1 2007 | european union amateur championships 1.2 2007 | world amateur championships 1.3 2008 | european union amateur championships 1.4 2008 | olympic games 1.5 2010 | european amateur championships 1.6 2010 | commonwealth games 1.7 2012 | olympic games 1.8 2014 | commonwealth games 1.9 2015 | world series of boxing 1.10 2016 | olympic games 1.11 provincial , national titles amateur career 2007 | european union amateur championships in 2007, barnes competed @ eu championships in dublin. had medal hopes crushed when suffered nasty eye injury. bleeding found behind retina, barnes forced out of competition. 2007 | world amateur championships at world championships in chicago barnes missed out on bronze medal after defeated china s zou shiming in quarter finals, zou went on win gold medal. however, barnes qualified 2008 olympics virtue of getting quarter finals. 1st round – defeated choi jon chuk north korea 33–19 round of 32 – defeated sadegh zade faraj iran 30–10 (r

History Vistula Spit

curonian-populated area in 1649 while today kursenieki, known kuršininkai extinct baltic ethnic group living along curonian spit, in 1649 kuršininkai settlement spanned memel (klaipėda) danzig (gdańsk). kuršininkai assimilated germans, except along curonian spit still live. kuršininkai considered latvians until after world war when latvia gained independence russian empire, consideration based on linguistic arguments. rationale latvian claims on curonian spit, memel, , other territories of east prussia later dropped.

Process Plasma gasification

1 process 1.1 feedstocks 1.2 yields 1.3 equipment process small plasma torches typically use inert gas such argon larger torches require nitrogen. electrodes vary copper or tungsten hafnium or zirconium, along various other alloys. strong electric current under high voltage passes between 2 electrodes electric arc. pressurized inert gas ionized passing through plasma created arc. torch s temperature ranges 4,000 25,000 °f (2,200 13,900 °c). temperature of plasma reaction determines structure of plasma , forming gas. the waste heated, melted , vaporized. @ these extreme conditions can molecular dissociation occur breaking apart molecular bonds. complex molecules separated individual atoms. resulting elemental components in gaseous phase (syngas). molecular dissociation using plasma referred plasma pyrolysis. feedstocks the feedstock plasma waste treatment municipal solid waste, organic waste, or both. feedstocks may include biomedical waste , hazmat materials. content , consistency of

Karl Fletcher Dream Team (TV series)

arguably famous character in dream team karl ‘fletch’ fletcher (played terry kiely), became series stalwart character, remaining fixture in cast beginning of series 1 through end of series 8. during tenure harchester, fletch briefly promoted manager, became father, married (and divorced) physiotherapist abi, , briefly jailed. @ end of series 8, fletch died after being impaled on coat peg deranged manager don barker. the death of fletch seen many attempt boost falling ratings, in truth kiely wanted pursue other projects, namely channel 5 soap-opera family affairs. kiely had grown tired character. fletch remained 1 of popular characters throughout entire show, topping popularity ratings each year until character s death. after fan s poll former characters returning, producers introduced ghost of fletch on easter sunday 2007, when harchester legend returned haunt jason porter, world had begun fall apart. move popular character used sparingly until end of series.

Pitching 1988 St. Louis Cardinals season

1 pitching 1.1 starting pitchers 1.2 other pitchers 1.3 relief pitchers pitching starting pitchers note: g = games pitched; ip = innings pitched; w = wins; l = losses; era = earned run average; = strikeouts other pitchers note: g = games pitched; ip = innings pitched; w = wins; l = losses; era = earned run average; = strikeouts relief pitchers note: g = games pitched; w = wins; l = losses; sv = saves; era = earned run average; = strikeouts

Reading Chris Gunter

gunter playing reading in 2014 gunter completed move reading on 17 july 2012, signing three-year deal club had been promoted premier league. fee undisclosed has been reported have been between £2.3 million , £2.5 million. scored first goal reading against peterborough united in league cup on 28 august 2012, 3–2 home victory putting team third round. played 20 league matches royals, ended season relegated. on 29 november 2013, gunter sent off reading won 3–2 @ former club forest. on 27 march 2015, reading took option in gunter s contract extend stay royals additional year. in league cup first round on 11 august, scored extra-time goal reading won away @ colchester united. on 18 february 2016, gunter signed new two-year contract keep him @ reading until summer of 2018. gunter again extended contract reading on 5 july 2017, agreeing new three-year contract, keeping him @ club until summer of 2020. in october 2017, gunter named welsh footballer of year football association of wales.

Culture Pikeville, Kentucky

crowded hambley boulevard during hillbilly days 2013 hillbilly days annual festival held in mid-april in pikeville, kentucky celebrating best of appalachian culture. event began local shriners fundraiser support shriners children s hospital. has grown since beginning in 1976 , second largest festival held in state of kentucky. artists , craftspeople showcase talents , sell works on display. nationally renowned musicians best of regional mountain musicians share 6 different stages located throughout downtown area of pikeville. want-to-be hillbillies across nation compete come wildest hillbilly outfit. fans of mountain music come around united states hear annual concentrated gathering of talent. festival embraces area s culture , past through company, music, , costume. proceeds festival go shriners hospitals children. festival serves honor , recognize heritage of appalachia, while poking fun @ stereotype associated region. in fall of 2005 eastern kentucky expo center opened in downtown

Release The Flowers of War

1 release 1.1 box office 1.1.1 china 1.2 critical reaction 1.3 accolades 1.4 home media release on november 22, 2011, new pictures film requested inflation in minimum ticket price within china. when in negotiations 8 cinema circuits in question, resulted in threat boycott movie on distributors share. wu hehu, general manager of shanghai united cinema circuit, made statement, saying “this simple business situation. without agreement, cannot screen film. zhang weiping, producer of flowers of war , head of new pictures film, refused make concessions. letter sent film bureau of sarft, hoping mediate dispute. @ order of sarft, both sides reach compromise, achieved after 4 hours of negotiation. box office china the flowers of war released in china days after 74th anniversary of nanking massacre. in first 4 days of release, took in $24 million @ box office. top-grossing chinese film of 2011, having earned $70 million after 2 weeks. after 17 days, movie had grossed $83 million, making sixth-

Lingnan .28Cantonese.29 architecture Chinese architecture

the classical lingnan architecture used in southern province of gwongdung , eastern half of neighboring gwongsai. noted use of carvings , sculptures decorations, green brick, balconies, cold alleys , narrow doors , , many other characteristics adaptive subtropical region.

History Pacific Gas and Electric Company

1 history 1.1 history 1.1.1 san francisco gas 1.1.2 san francisco gas , electric 1.2 pacific gas , electric company 1.2.1 1906 san francisco earthquake 1.3 sacramento electric, gas , railway company 1.4 further consolidation , expansion 1.4.1 natural gas 1.5 nuclear plants , gas pipelines 1.6 postwar era 1.7 bankruptcy history early history san francisco gas in 1850s, manufactured gas introduced in united states means of lighting. gasworks built in larger eastern american cities, there no gas industry in west, however. in san francisco, street lighting available on merchant street, in form of oil lamps. three brothers—peter, james, , michael donahue—became interested in gas manufacturing while running foundry later became union iron works, largest shipbuilding operation on west coast. joseph g. eastland, engineer , clerk @ foundry, joined them in gathering information on gas making find. in july 1852, james applied , received common council of city of san francisco franchise erect gasw

North Belfast Interface area

alexandra park fence, viewed antrim road side north belfast home number of interface areas. amongst notorious between lower antrim road , lower shore road seen such flashpoint in 1994 fence added alexandra park, public amenity straddling both areas, dividing park between 2 communities. fence remains in place although gate added in 2011 permitting limited access 1 side other. a major flashpoint exists @ duncairn gardens between irish republican new lodge area of antrim road , neighbouring ulster loyalist tiger s bay area. clashes here date @ least 1970s when local defence associations formed loyalists became part of wider ulster defence association. trouble in area has been regular feature petrol bombs thrown in 2000 , 2001 after local uda brigadier jimbo simpson claimed republican housing starting encroach tiger s bay. limestone road, runs parallel duncairn gardens, provides dividing line, parkside , newington areas being largely irish nationalist , tiger s bay , halliday s road area

Electric violins Violin

acoustic , electric violins electric violins have magnetic or piezoelectric pickup converts string vibration electric signal. patch cable or wireless transmitter sends signal amplifier of pa system. electric violins constructed such, pickup can added conventional acoustic violin. electric violin resonating body produces listening-level sound independently of electric elements can called electro-acoustic violin. effective acoustic violin, electro-acoustic violins retain of resonating body of violin, , resemble acoustic violin or fiddle. body may finished in bright colors , made alternative materials wood. these violins may need hooked instrument amplifier or pa system. types come silent option allows player use headphones hooked violin. first specially built electric violins date 1928 , made victor pfeil, oskar vierling, george eisenberg, benjamin miessner, george beauchamp, hugo benioff , fredray kislingbury. these violins can plugged effect units, electric guitar, including distortion

Prior to 19th century Timeline of Trento

49 bce - tridentum (it) granted roman citizenship. 2nd-4th century ce - roman catholic diocese of trento established. 387 - vigilius of trent becomes bishop. 5th century - ostrogoths in power. 569 - trento becomes seat of lombard dukes. 1027 - bishopric of trent established. 1207 - federico wanga becomes bishop. 1212 - cathedral of san vigilio construction begins. 1250 - buonconsiglio castle construction begins. 1321 - cathedral consecrated. 1475 – printing press in operation. 1514 bernardo clesio becomes bishop. santa maria maggiore church construction begins. 1545 - religious council of trent begins. 1563 - council of trent ends. 1602 - palazzo galasso built. 1761 - accademia trentina active. 1768 - fountain of neptune (trento) (it) installed. 1795 - società filarmonica di trento founded. ^ treccani 1937. ^ chronology of catholic dioceses: italy . norway: roman catholic diocese of oslo. retrieved 14 january 2017.  ^ britannica 1910. ^ kleinhenz 2004. ^ la storia . trento

Fiddle Violin

when played folk instrument, violin referred in english fiddle (although term fiddle can used informally no matter genre of music.) fiddle same classical violin. many old-time pieces call cross-tuning instrument out of standard gdae tuning. players of american styles of folk fiddling (such bluegrass or old-time) have bridge s top edge cut flatter curve, making techniques such double shuffle less taxing on bow arm. flatter bridge top reduces range of motion needed alternating between double stops on different string pairs. fiddle players use solid steel core strings may prefer use tailpiece fine tuners on 4 strings, instead of single fine tuner on e string used many classical players.

Industrial and other end uses Turpentine

1 industrial , other end uses 1.1 solvent 1.2 source of organic compounds 1.3 medicinal elixir 1.4 niche uses industrial , other end uses solvent the 2 primary uses of turpentine in industry solvent , source of materials organic synthesis. solvent, turpentine used thinning oil-based paints, producing varnishes, , raw material chemical industry. industrial use solvent in industrialized nations has largely been replaced cheaper turpentine substitutes distilled crude oil. turpentine has long been used solvent, mixed beeswax or carnauba wax, make fine furniture wax use protective coating on oiled wood finishes (e.g., tung oil). source of organic compounds turpentine used source of raw materials in synthesis of fragrant chemical compounds. commercially used camphor, linalool, alpha-terpineol, , geraniol produced alpha-pinene , beta-pinene, 2 of chief chemical components of turpentine. these pinenes separated , purified distillation. mixture of diterpenes , triterpenes left residue after tur

Premodern and unmanned balloons History of ballooning

a kongming lantern, oldest type of hot air balloon. unmanned hot air balloons popular in chinese history. zhuge liang of shu han kingdom, in 3 kingdoms era (c. ad 220-280) used airborne lanterns military signaling. these lanterns known kongming lanterns (孔明灯). it has been demonstrated manned hot air balloons can built using ancient materials. while there no direct documentary or archaeological evidence manned or unmanned flights prior discussed below occurred using these methods, ege notes indirect report of evidence chinese solved problem of aerial navigation using balloons, hundreds of years before 18th century. mongolian army studied kongming lanterns china , used them in battle of legnica during mongol invasion of poland. first time ballooning known in western world. the first documented balloon flight in europe brazilian-portuguese priest bartolomeu de gusmão. on august 8, 1709, in lisbon, bartolomeu de gusmão managed lift small balloon made of paper full of hot air 4 meters in

R172 range Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

mercedes-benz slc (2016) slc 180 4 cylinders, 1.6l turbo, 156 ps, 250 nm, 5,6 l/100 km, 127 g co2/km, 0–100 km/h in 7.9 s, 226 km/h slc 200 4 cylinders, 2.0l turbo, 184 ps, 300 nm, 5,7 l/100 km, 133 g/km, 0–100 km/h in 7.0s, 240 km/h slc 300 4 cylinders, 2.0l turbo, 245 ps, 370 nm, 5,8 l/100 km, 134 g/km, 0–100 km/h in 5.8s, 250 km/h amg slc 43 v6, 3.0l biturbo, 367 ps, 520 nm, 7,8 l/100 km, 178 g/km, 0–100 km/h in 4.7s, 250 km/h (0-60 mph in 4.6s) slc 250d 4 cylinders, 2.1l turbodiesel 204 ps, 4,4 l/100 km, 114 g/km, 0–100 km/h in 6.6s, 245 km/h all versions have standard 9g-tronic automatic gearbox, except 180 , 200 in manual 6-speed gearbox standard, although automatic available in option.

History Redan, Victoria

redan in 1875 redan 1 of ballarat s first deep lead gold mining areas on outskirts ballarat between city , town of sebastopl. in 1870s , 1880s, redan lead had number of larger gold mining companies extracting sergeants freehold quartz goldmining company , hustler s line of reef. the suburb developed gradually working class origins, home of many miners. a post office first opened here on 1 july 1935.

Dentition Marsupial lion

skull of t. carnifex showing incisors , blade-like carnassial premolars the marsupial lion highly specialised carnivore, reflected in dentition. other diprotodonts, possessed enlarged incisors on both upper (maxillae) , lower (mandibles) jaws. these teeth (the lower in particular) shaped more pointed canine teeth of animals such dogs , cats of kangaroos. unusual feature of creature s dentition huge, blade-like carnassial premolars on either side of jaws. top , bottom carnassials worked shears , have been effective @ slicing off chunks of flesh carcasses , cutting through bone. the jaw muscle of marsupial lion exceptionally large size, giving extremely powerful bite. biometric calculations show, considering size, had strongest bite of known mammal, living or extinct; 101-kg individual have had bite comparable of 250-kg african lion. using 3d modeling based on x-ray computed tomography scans, marsupial lions found unable use prolonged, suffocating bite typical of living big cats. instead

Opposition to SAG–AFTRA merger Ed Asner

asner @ 2012 phoenix comicon on march 30, 2012, screen actors guild (sag) , american federation of television , radio artists (aftra) completed merger of equals, forming new union sag-aftra. asner adamantly opposed such merger, arguing planned merger destroy sag s health plan , disempower actors. asner , group of fellow actors , voice-actors, including martin sheen , ed harris, filed (but later dropped) lawsuit against sag president ken howard , several sag vice presidents, seeking have merger overturned, , 2 unions separated pre-merger organizations. lawsuit formally dismissed on may 22, 2012.

Subsequent service Izumo-class cruiser

izumo @ anchor in burrard inlet, vancouver, canada, february 1925 in 1924, 4 of ships 12-pounder guns removed, of qf 2.5-pounder guns, , single 40-caliber 8 cm/40 3rd year type anti-aircraft (aa) gun added. gun had maximum elevation of +75 degrees, , fire 3-inch, 12.5 lb (5.67 kg) projectile muzzle velocity of 2,200 ft/s (680 m/s) maximum height of 23,600 feet (7,200 m). refitted again in 1930–31, torpedo tubes removed of main deck 6-inch guns , casemates plated over; carried 4 12-pounders. @ time, iwate had boilers replaced 6 water-tube boilers, izumo not reboilered until 1935. new boilers produced less steam limited engine power 7,000 ihp (5,200 kw) , reduced top speed 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph). china service , world war ii izumo @ anchor in huangpu river, shanghai, 1932. american armored cruiser uss rochester anchored left. in 1932, during first shanghai incident, izumo became flagship of newly re-established 3rd fleet garrisoned japanese-occupied china. 2 years later, equipped op

Education Cinco Ranch, Texas

1 education 1.1 primary , secondary schools 1.1.1 public schools 1.2 higher education 1.3 public libraries education primary , secondary schools public schools cinco ranch high school pupils in cinco ranch zoned schools of katy independent school district in , around cinco ranch. elementary schools in cinco ranch: betty sue creech elementary school edna mae fielder elementary school odessa kilpatrick elementary school james e. williams elementary school jo ella exley elementary school stan stanley elementary school tom wilson elementary school fred & patti shafer elementary school maydell jenks elementary school other elementary schools serving cinco ranch: michael l. griffin elementary school junior high schools in cinco ranch: rodger & ellen beck junior high school beckendorff junior high school cinco ranch junior high school seven lakes junior high school other junior high schools serving cinco ranch: woodcreek junior high school james & sharon tays junior high school ga

Propulsion A7V

in rough terrain power came 2 centrally mounted daimler 4-cylinder petrol engines delivering 75 kw (101 hp) each; a7v carried 500 litres (110 imp gal) of fuel. top speed 15 kilometres per hour (9.3 mph) on roads , 5 kilometres per hour (3.1 mph) across country. 24 wheel suspension individually sprung—an advantage on unsprung british tanks. compared of other world war tanks, a7v s road speed quite high, vehicle had poor off-road capability , high centre of gravity, made prone getting stuck or overturning on steep slopes. large overhang @ front , low ground clearance meant trenches or muddy areas impassable. driver s view of terrain directly in front of tank obscured vehicle s hull, meant there blind spot of 10 metres. however, on open terrain, a7v used success, , offered more firepower armoured cars available. power-to-weight ratio 5.1 kw/ton(6.8 hp/ton), trench crossing: 2.1 m (6 ft 11 in), ground clearance: 190 400 mm (7.5 15.7 in).

Methods Robustification

1 methods 1.1 experimental 1.2 analytical 1.3 numerical methods there 3 distinct methods of robustification, practitioner might use mix provides best in results, resources , time. experimental the experimental approach known. involves identification of variables can adjusted , variables treated noises. experiment designed investigate how changes nominal value of adjustable variables can limit transfer of noise noise variables output. approach attributed taguchi , associated taguchi methods. while many have found approach provide impressive results, techniques have been criticised being statistically erroneous , inefficient. also, time , effort required can significant. another experimental method used robustification operating window. developed in united states before wave of quality methods japan came west, still remains unknown many. in approach, noise of inputs continually increased system modified reduce sensitivity noise. increases robustness, provides clearer measure of variabili

College career Kevin Riley

1 college career 1.1 2007 1.2 2008 1.3 2009 1.4 2010 college career 2007 riley made first career start injured nate longshore in california s homecoming game against oregon state. riley passed 294 yards, 2 touchdowns, , rushed touchdown california lost game when scrambled instead of throwing ball away set field goal tie game. riley did credit putting cal in situation win after being down 31-21 late in fourth quarter. riley took on longshore in second quarter of 2007 armed forces bowl. passed 269 yard, 3 touchdowns, , rushed touchdown, helping bears turn 21-0 deficit victory. riley game s mvp. 2008 riley competed longshore starting quarterback job, winning position first 4 games. led bears wins on michigan state @ home, throwing 202 yards , 2 touchdowns. played during first half of bears 66-3 rout of washington state, allowed backup players starting time. win resulted in bears breaking top 25 @ #23, upset in college park, maryland on september 13 unranked maryland terrapins. bears off

Economy Odessa, Texas

prosperity bank building tallest building in odessa. mcm grande hotel in odessa includes west texas events center. historically, odessa economy has been driven area s oil industry, booming , busting in response rises , falls in crude oil price. many of city s largest employers oilfield supply companies , petrochemical processing companies. in recent decades, city leaders have begun trying decrease city s reliance on energy industry moderate boom-bust cycle , develop greater economic sustainability. the city s efforts gradually diversify away energy industry have led growing role logistics industry, using odessa s location along major road , rail links through west texas. odessa stop on entrada al pacífico trade corridor. city became home major retail distribution centers family dollar in 2003 , coca-cola in 2007. odessa has taken steps diversify energy produces. new wind farm has been constructed in northern ector county. new coal pollution mitigation plant has been announced site ente

Arrangements and recordings The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond

loch lomond has been arranged , recorded many composers , performers on years, in styles ranging traditional scottish folk barbershop rock , roll: in 1921, english composer ralph vaughan williams, keen collector , arranger of english folk music, arranged loch lomond part song unaccompanied four-part male voice choir baritone solo jazz singer maxine sullivan had hit swing adaptation of loch lomond in 1937 at 1938 carnegie hall concert, benny goodman swung song martha tilton singing. audience demanded encore heartily that, none being ready, goodman announced tilton later song. @ 1978 anniversary concert tilton had guest appearance, singing song in (improvised) duet goodman in 1957, bill haley & comets recorded popular rock , roll version retitled rock lomond in 1960s, ramrods (instrumental group) american instrumental rock group, recorded rocked-up version called loch lomond rock noted concert band composer frank ticheli composed song called loch lomond , based on original,

Ancien Regime Goods of the House of Orléans

1 ancien regime 1.1 apanage d orléans 1.2 biens patrimoniaux 1.3 purchases ancien regime the apanage d orléans philippe de france wearing fleur de lys armour , cordon bleu of ordre du saint-esprit. the apanage of orléans formed louis xiii brother gaston. gaston died without male heirs in 1660 , apanage reverted french crown. louis xiv afterwards, in 1661, conceded brother philippe. made of duchies of orléans, of valois , of chartres , seigneurie of montargis, expanded bit bit : in 1672, louis xiv added duchy of nemours, counties of dourdan , of romorantin, marquisats of coucy , of folembray. in 1692, palais-royal incorporated apanage in contempt of clause in of cardinal richelieu bequeathed king s use in 1740, louis xv added hôtel de grand-ferrare in fontainebleau. in 1751, county of soissons. in 1766, la fère, marle, ham, saint-gobain, canal de l ourcq, , hôtel duplessis-châtillon in paris. the biens patrimoniaux the biens patrimoniaux had varied origins: inheritance grande made

Episodes The Mole (U.S. season 1)

1 episodes 1.1 episode 1 1.2 episode 2 1.3 episode 3 1.4 episode 4 1.5 episode 5 1.6 episode 6 1.7 episode 7 1.8 episode 8 1.9 episode 9 episodes episode 1 skydiving: ten players arrived @ remote location in california mojave desert. 2 helicopters took them landing strip boarded plane skydive 10,000 feet. if ten players agreed skydive tandem, group pot earn $75,000. if 1 player chose not jump, no money added pot. according clues in episode 8, test marked first time players met, , occurred on september 22, 2000. players successful, , earned full value. night out in paris: players flown paris, france next test. after dinner, players allowed spend night out in paris, catch - entire group must stay together, , had hotel before midnight (approximately 2 hours). if team not in time, $10,000 penalty assessed pot. players successful, , no money deducted. however, during test, manuel insisted on purposely failing test spend more time out in paris. decision unanimously overruled. atm: players sh