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History of cycling in New Zealand

The bicycle originally reached New Zealand in the 1860s in the form of the velocipede, also known as the 'boneshaker'. These bikes, as elsewhere, soon evolved into the elegant 'high wheelers', known today as penny-farthings. Popular among wealthy young men, these offered adventure and speed ("Colonials like to get along fast", one newspaper wrote), but were also dangerous due to the lack of modern features like efficient brakes. Additionally the fact that they were useless on the rough and hilly roads of most of the country, ensured that they were seldom used for anything other than sport and recreation. By the late 1880s, the safety bicycle was being produced: with a lower frame and pneumatic tyres, it was a popular model for women to ride, and consequently brought about a new form of freedom for them. Kate Sheppard was involved with the first cycle club in Christchurch in 1892: the Atalanta Cycle Club. The bicycle has therefore been credited as significant in bringing women's enfranchisement to New Zealand.

It was the 'safety bicycle', with its chain, sprockets and similar sized wheels that catapulted the bicycle into the public arena. Sales boomed, prices dropped and, for half a century, the bicycle became a transport of the masses, at least in the somewhat more level and developed areas of the country.

Cycle tracks were being built alongside some main roads in 1949 and 1950.

However, in the 1950s and 60s, driven by rising affluence and government transport policies, New Zealanders turned away from most other transport methods to become one of the countries with the highest car ownership ratios in the world. This largely relegated cycling once again to recreational and sports use.

The oil shocks of the 1970s triggered the first of several bicycle resurgences. New bicycles became popular: first, road racing bikes, then BMXs and eventually mountain bikes. By 1990, a survey showed cycling to be the second most popular participation sport in New Zealand. Since then, cycle sales have remained high, averaging over 150,000 per annum.

From January 1994 the wearing of bicycle helmets in New Zealand became mandatory for all ages of people using a bicycle.

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Thomas Dybdahl

Thomas Dybdahl (born 12 April 1979) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

Background
Thomas Dybdahl grew up in Sandnes, Norway. His musical career started off as the guitarist in the band Quadraphonics. The band released one album in 2002 on Oslove Records.

Career
Dybdahl released his first single as a solo artist EP, Bird, in 2000. His second EP from 2001 was titled John Wayne.

Beginning with the release of his first album, ...That Great October Sound, in 2002, the first part of his "October" series, he received national and even international appreciation for his work. Since then, and especially after the European release in 2004, Dybdahl's notability has increased significantly. The mostly positive reviews tout Dybdahl as a new pop wonder comparable to Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley and other solo artists. He received the Spellemannprisen and the Alarm Award for his work.

The release of his next two albums, Stray Dogs (European release in 2005) and One Day You'll Dance for Me, New York City, further increased his standing as a respected artist.

The album One Day You'll Dance for Me, New York City features the Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss speaking of quality of life, as a sort of interlude.

In 2004, Dybdahl teamed up with artists from the bands Jaga Jazzist and BigBang on the project The National Bank, which immediately entered the Norwegian charts with the project's self-titled debut album. It was released outside Norway in 2009.

His single "Damn Heart", written for the Danish movie En Soap, was released in 2006 on Copenhagen Records.

In 2007, Dybdahl performed as an opening act in the US for fellow Norwegian artist Sondre Lerche, and in 2011 he opened for Tori Amos during her Night of Hunters tour.

On 24 February 2017, his album The Great Plains was released. His eighth solo studio album All These Things came out at 12 October 2018.

Soundtracks

 * 2006: Music from the Movie Rottenetter (1MicAdventure)
 * 2015: This Love Is Here to Stay (House of Lies season 3, episode 11)

Compilation albums

 * 2006: October Trilogy (box set featuring his first three albums, the remastered DVD and a bonus CD) (NOR #36)
 * 2009: Thomas Dybdahl: En samling (NOR #9)
 * 2011: Songs

EPs and singles

 * 2000: Bird EP
 * 2001 John Wayne EP
 * 2003 Rain down on Me
 * 2004 A Lovestory
 * 2006: Damn Heart
 * 2010: Cecilia
 * 2015: Thomas Dybdahl & In the Country featuring In the Country, EP (vinyl and digital release)

Other releases

 * 1998: Q, with the Quadrophonics
 * 2004: The National Bank, with The National Bank
 * 2008: Come On Over to the Other Side, with The National Bank
 * 2008: Dive Deep, with Morcheeba

DVDs

 * 2003: That Great October DVD (remastered in 2005)
 * 2009: Live at Paradiso, Amsterdam DVD

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Dirty Vegas

Dirty Vegas are an English house music group initially made up of Ben Harris and Paul Harris (no relation) on instruments and production and Steve Smith on vocals. The group formed in 2001, then broke up in 2005 before reforming in December 2008 to record new material.

They are best known for their international hit single "Days Go By", which gained mainstream popularity in a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse television commercial, and for remixing songs created by other artists.

Early success
Dirty Vegas's debut release was the single "Days Go By." It originally made the top 30 in 2001, but when reissued in 2002 reached the top 20 in the UK. They released their self-titled debut album in June 2002 and a second album, One, in 2004.

The song "Days Go By", from their eponymous first album, gained wide exposure in the US when it was used in a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse commercial. The song went on to win the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.

They have remixed songs for artists such as Justin Timberlake and Madonna.

Present day
The group played their last concert together in May 2005. After the band's breakup, Smith released his first solo album This Town on 18 February 2008, on his own G.A.S. Records label. During their hiatus from the public, they began working on the film score for Boys & Girls Guide To Getting Down.

After four years, Paul Harris and Steve Smith decided to reform and returned with their third studio album Electric Love in April 2011. In April 2013, the band released the EP 'Let the Night, which reached No.4 in US iTunes Dance Album chart and gained Gold status in Italy. Their fourth and latest studio album, entitled Photograph, was released via iTunes in September 2015. "Days Go By" was featured on the video game Grand Theft Auto V, for the Xbox One, PS4 and PC on the in-game radio. The further enhanced versions of the game on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S retain this song.

Pop culture
The band has also appeared on a variety of television shows such as FOX television's drama Standoff, where "Late Nights and Street Fights" was used as the show's theme song, FOX's The O.C. where "Closer" appeared in episode 32 entitled “The SnO.C.”, and One Tree Hill where the single "Walk Into The Sun" appeared in episode 214. Dave Chappelle has parodied the Mitsubishi Eclipse television commercial.

Remix albums

 * A Night at the Tables by Dirty Vegas Sound System (2003)
 * The Trip (2003)
 * Stealth Live! (2009)

Extended plays

 * The Story So Far (2009)
 * Electric Love Acoustic EP (2012)
 * Let the Night (2014)

Musical scores

 * The Boys & Girls Guide To Getting Down (2006)
 * Goal! - The Movie Soundtrack (2005)

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Bernard Bigras

Bernard Bigras (born June 4, 1969) is a Canadian politician.

Born in Montreal, Quebec, Bigras was a Bloc Québécois member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1997 to 2011, representing the district of Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie. He is the former caucus chair of the Bloc, and is a former critic of Children and Youth, Cultural Communities, and Citizenship and Immigration and Environment. Bigras is a former economist and political adviser.

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Those Who Hunt Elves

Those Who Hunt Elves (エルフを狩るモノたち) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yu Yagami. The plot revolves around three travelers, the eponymous "Elf Hunters", and the elven sorceress Mistress Celcia. The anime was released in North America on VHS and DVD by ADV Films and later re-released by Sentai Filmworks.

On June 12, 2015, the Chinese Ministry of Culture listed Those Who Hunt Elves among 38 anime and manga titles banned in China.

Plot
Elf Hunters seek five spell fragments that have been placed on the skin of elves, similar to tattoos, throughout the magical world they have been transported to. When they find them, they will be able to return to Japan.

The Elf Hunters travel by means of a Type 74 tank, which has been transported to the magical world with them.

The reaction of various elves as the team attempts to strip them naked is a primary basis for much of the show's humor, and are more ridiculous than suggestive. The series is also known for breaking the fourth wall, mostly by Junpei.

Elf Hunters

 * Junpei Ryuzouji (龍造寺淳平)
 * A 19-year-old karateka and strongman with incredible fighting ability, Junpei is the group's muscle of the group as well as being the only male. However, his rather rough way of saying things as well as his eye for beautiful women get him into trouble more often than not. He is constantly arguing with Celcia and obsessed about curry and, briefly, heliocentrism. Junpei abhors fantasy stories and might be atheist or agnostic. He is infatuated with Airi but is clueless to Celcia's own feelings for him despite their constant bickering. Junpei carries a wallet filled with membership cards from various dojos, and a condom with the words "Use with Airi Only!" written on the wrapper.
 * A 19-year-old karateka and strongman with incredible fighting ability, Junpei is the group's muscle of the group as well as being the only male. However, his rather rough way of saying things as well as his eye for beautiful women get him into trouble more often than not. He is constantly arguing with Celcia and obsessed about curry and, briefly, heliocentrism. Junpei abhors fantasy stories and might be atheist or agnostic. He is infatuated with Airi but is clueless to Celcia's own feelings for him despite their constant bickering. Junpei carries a wallet filled with membership cards from various dojos, and a condom with the words "Use with Airi Only!" written on the wrapper.

 * Ritsuko Inoue (井上律子)
 * A 16-year-old high school girl and military otaku. She's a tomboy but not to the point where she loses her femininity. She drives and maintains the tank (to which she has a strong attachment) and also acts as a sniper from time to time; she often sets landmines and booby traps. Despite her love of modern military hardware, Ritsuko also displays a more sensitive and innocent side: she falls in love with the cute Pichi and maintained a belief in Father Christmas long after her peers had abandoned it and is also frightened to death of ghosts. Over the course of the manga, she gradually falls in love with Junpei. Ritsuko carries a Howa Type 64 battle rifle, SIG SG 550 assault rifle, SIG P226 and Heckler & Koch USP semiautomatic pistols, G36 assault rifle, PSG1 sniper rifle, a sheath knife, some C4 and a Colt M16A2 assault rifle. She also speaks fluent English and German.
 * A 16-year-old high school girl and military otaku. She's a tomboy but not to the point where she loses her femininity. She drives and maintains the tank (to which she has a strong attachment) and also acts as a sniper from time to time; she often sets landmines and booby traps. Despite her love of modern military hardware, Ritsuko also displays a more sensitive and innocent side: she falls in love with the cute Pichi and maintained a belief in Father Christmas long after her peers had abandoned it and is also frightened to death of ghosts. Over the course of the manga, she gradually falls in love with Junpei. Ritsuko carries a Howa Type 64 battle rifle, SIG SG 550 assault rifle, SIG P226 and Heckler & Koch USP semiautomatic pistols, G36 assault rifle, PSG1 sniper rifle, a sheath knife, some C4 and a Colt M16A2 assault rifle. She also speaks fluent English and German.

 * Airi Komiyama (小宮山愛理)
 * A 24-year-old talented Japanese-American actress, Airi is as skilled as she is beautiful. Able to cut from one emotion to another in an instant, and even disguise herself as someone else, Airi's talents come in handy for getting out of sticky situations that require trickery rather than brute force. Airi also has an ability to quickly and accurately assess any given situation and to plan for its eventual outcome. Although aware of Junpei's blatant affections for her, she does not reciprocate (although she does use them to her advantage, for example when getting Junpei to volunteer to be live bait to catch a giant shark by saying "Pretty please"). Airi carries a katana and a make-up compact kit.
 * A 24-year-old talented Japanese-American actress, Airi is as skilled as she is beautiful. Able to cut from one emotion to another in an instant, and even disguise herself as someone else, Airi's talents come in handy for getting out of sticky situations that require trickery rather than brute force. Airi also has an ability to quickly and accurately assess any given situation and to plan for its eventual outcome. Although aware of Junpei's blatant affections for her, she does not reciprocate (although she does use them to her advantage, for example when getting Junpei to volunteer to be live bait to catch a giant shark by saying "Pretty please"). Airi carries a katana and a make-up compact kit.

 * Mistress Celcia Marie Claire (セルシア·マリクレール)
 * for Season 1 and Shelley Calene-Black (English) for Season 2
 * The unfortunate elf who happens to get tied up with her world's new visitors, Celcia offers to transport Junpei and the others back with a spell, but gets distracted in the process and causes her spell book pages to be spread out all over the world. She is a bit of a ditz and a bit psychotic and is constantly at odds with Junpei, but she is just as determined to get him and his friends back to their own world as they are – even despite her own feelings for Junpei (who she's actually in love with but publicly butts heads with). Generally, she wants them to get back home because they tend to cause a LOT of trouble. During the efforts to retrieve the spell fragments, Celcia displays an uncanny knack for getting stuck in animal form – first as a dog (Pochi), into which she'd willingly transformed, and secondly into a panda. The reason for her retention of these forms is that it is she who recovers spell fragments from the bodies of other elves, only for them to become cloven to her. Unfortunately, if they become cloven to her while she is in another form, it traps her in that form. Also, some of these marks are rather annoying. One, for instance, is a goofy looking black eye; another gives her a set of whiskers.

 * Mihke (ミケ)
 * for Season 1 Eps. 5–9 and Christopher Bourque (English) Season 1 Eps. 10–12, Tiffany Grant (English) for Season 2
 * The Type 74 tank is possessed during the show by the spirit of a cat known as Mihke. Mihke is first met by Elf Hunters possessing a giant teddy bear, which is then attacked by villagers, who explain that the spirit has been harassing them for some time. Upon the destruction of the bear, the spirit possesses a toy dog, found floating in a river by Ritsuko, before this too is destroyed.

 * Pichi (ピチちゃん)
 * A small, white, teddy bear-like interdimensional creature with the ability to produce toilet paper, to whom Ritsuko takes a liking. Pichi ends up proving an incentive for the group, especially due to a plot involving a scarcity of toilet tissue.
 * A small, white, teddy bear-like interdimensional creature with the ability to produce toilet paper, to whom Ritsuko takes a liking. Pichi ends up proving an incentive for the group, especially due to a plot involving a scarcity of toilet tissue.

Supporting

 * Annette (アネット)
 * A priestly elf and acolyte of Celcia who often appears during the group's adventures. Early in the series, she loses her faith and trust in Celcia for she thought she'd betrayed the elven race for helping out Those Who Hunt Elves and sought to stop TWHE by using a powerful spell, but ended up opening a portal and bringing more earth-originated material through. Subsequently, she ended up stripped naked and flowing down a river attached to a log. Despite this, she is later seen as a major supporter of Elf Hunters efforts to return to Japan. Probably because this is the best way to stop them.
 * A priestly elf and acolyte of Celcia who often appears during the group's adventures. Early in the series, she loses her faith and trust in Celcia for she thought she'd betrayed the elven race for helping out Those Who Hunt Elves and sought to stop TWHE by using a powerful spell, but ended up opening a portal and bringing more earth-originated material through. Subsequently, she ended up stripped naked and flowing down a river attached to a log. Despite this, she is later seen as a major supporter of Elf Hunters efforts to return to Japan. Probably because this is the best way to stop them.

 * Einal (エイナル)
 * Voiced by: Motomu Kiyokawa (Japanese), Bob Elliott (English) for Season 1 and Rob Bundy for Season 2

 * Beenal (ビイナル)
 * for Season 1 and Randy Sparks (English) for Season 2
 * They are the two Elven Bishops, with whom Annette and Celcia often consort and often disagree.

 * Emily (エミリィ)
 * An elven wind-priestess. She initially mistakes TWHE as the Legendary Trio when Hammerhead and his pirate crew raid her village.
 * An elven wind-priestess. She initially mistakes TWHE as the Legendary Trio when Hammerhead and his pirate crew raid her village.

 * Andy
 * An inhabitant of Emily's village.
 * An inhabitant of Emily's village.

 * Bronco
 * Andy's younger brother.
 * Andy's younger brother.

 * Hammerhead
 * Leader of a group of anthropomorphic sea creatures who hunt elves to sell as stuffed hunting trophies. They prove to be no match for Junpei's fighting skills, Ritsuko's weaponry and the T-74 Tank's gun.
 * Leader of a group of anthropomorphic sea creatures who hunt elves to sell as stuffed hunting trophies. They prove to be no match for Junpei's fighting skills, Ritsuko's weaponry and the T-74 Tank's gun.

 * Gabriella
 * An Amazon-like female elf. Her forces would be effortlessly defeated by Those Who Hunt Elves and she herself would fall to Junpei. After which she develops feelings for him for his honor as a fighter.
 * An Amazon-like female elf. Her forces would be effortlessly defeated by Those Who Hunt Elves and she herself would fall to Junpei. After which she develops feelings for him for his honor as a fighter.

 * Dihal
 * A female elf and leader of a town beset by skeletal warriors, she drinks a magic potion which causes her to grow, thus enabling Elf Hunters to search her naked frame. She spends the rest of the episodes in her giant form.
 * A female elf and leader of a town beset by skeletal warriors, she drinks a magic potion which causes her to grow, thus enabling Elf Hunters to search her naked frame. She spends the rest of the episodes in her giant form.

 * Rapier
 * A female elf and accomplished fighter, cursed with the numbers of her defeated rivals on her back. It can't come off until she's defeated her 1,000th opponent. She would fall to Junpei but was relieved of her curse because she learned the true way of the fist that her late sensei taught her but refused to listen. She thanks him and Junpei for relieving her of the curse.
 * A female elf and accomplished fighter, cursed with the numbers of her defeated rivals on her back. It can't come off until she's defeated her 1,000th opponent. She would fall to Junpei but was relieved of her curse because she learned the true way of the fist that her late sensei taught her but refused to listen. She thanks him and Junpei for relieving her of the curse.

 * Sister Romina
 * An elven nun.
 * An elven nun.

 * Emmy
 * A ghostly elf who claims to be a lesbian to keep Junpei from stripping her.
 * A ghostly elf who claims to be a lesbian to keep Junpei from stripping her.

 * Pierre
 * Born-again ex-alcoholic hotelier.
 * Born-again ex-alcoholic hotelier.

 * Colleena
 * An elf who works in flower delivery.
 * An elf who works in flower delivery.

 * Grace
 * A human dressmaker.
 * A human dressmaker.

 * Milliea (ミリア)
 * An elf cursed to eternally wear a magical suit of armor she donned in order to protect her city from an evil giant. After a few comical attempts by TWHE to strip her of the armor, she finally manages to remove it, only to put it back on again.
 * An elf cursed to eternally wear a magical suit of armor she donned in order to protect her city from an evil giant. After a few comical attempts by TWHE to strip her of the armor, she finally manages to remove it, only to put it back on again.

 * Milliea's Grandfather
 * A short, shriveled-up elf who is also a pervert who holds an antidote for Millia's armor to come off.
 * A short, shriveled-up elf who is also a pervert who holds an antidote for Millia's armor to come off.

 * Judge (ジャッジ)
 * for Season 1 and Jay Hickman (English) for Season 2
 * The chief elven prosecutor for the world in which Elf Hunters find themselves. He is often looking for ways to end the heroes' reign of terror.

 * Magistrate (裁判長)
 * for Season 1 and Monica Rial (English) for Season 2
 * A female elf presiding judge who heard the case against Elf Hunters, only to award them a license to keep stripping elves as a means to return home.

 * Rosa
 * Mermaid elf leader.
 * Mermaid elf leader.

 * Lana
 * Elven thief.
 * Elven thief.

 * Nancy
 * A healer who has become a recluse after being inflicted with spell fragments.
 * A healer who has become a recluse after being inflicted with spell fragments.

 * Dr. Bruno
 * A scientist and astronomer, developing her father's heliocentric theories, much to the chagrin of the astronomical council. However, her theories are very different from the normal scientific definition.
 * A scientist and astronomer, developing her father's heliocentric theories, much to the chagrin of the astronomical council. However, her theories are very different from the normal scientific definition.

 * Beano

 * Mr. Tomato
 * Voiced by: Donaldo (English)
 * They are two island-based botanists whose experiments with increasing plant growth exponentially end in conflagration.

 * Lilia
 * An elf who plays the part of a ditsy schoolgirl in a scenario invented by the Judge to entrap Elf Hunters.
 * An elf who plays the part of a ditsy schoolgirl in a scenario invented by the Judge to entrap Elf Hunters.

 * Mr. Wolf
 * A wolf who bears a grudge against humanity after the death of his parents. His plans are thwarted by Elf Hunters, who later save him from four elven hunters.
 * A wolf who bears a grudge against humanity after the death of his parents. His plans are thwarted by Elf Hunters, who later save him from four elven hunters.

 * Grandma
 * Grandmother of Little Red Riding Hood.
 * Grandmother of Little Red Riding Hood.

 * Elven Hunters
 * Voiced by: 1. Jessica Boone {English) 2. Kathya Coker (English) 3. Kim Prause (English) 4. Melissa Williams (English}
 * Four psychopathic hunters who are eventually shown as female elves.

 * Pulana
 * An elf bearing an enchanted Chinese-style dress. She is rescued by Junpei and Ritsuko from the Friskers.
 * An elf bearing an enchanted Chinese-style dress. She is rescued by Junpei and Ritsuko from the Friskers.

 * The Friskers:
 * The Chairman
 * Leader of the Friskers, a group who pride themselves on being the primary stripping faction in the Elf Hunters' fantasy world. Ironically, they worship TWHE as the premiere elf strippers.
 * Bunny Mask
 * Mary the Shepherd
 * Man Who Stripped the Emperor
 * Mary the Shepherd
 * Man Who Stripped the Emperor
 * Man Who Stripped the Emperor

There are several Father Christmases in the world in which Elf Hunters find themselves, including Satan, Infomercial and Salary Man Santas, as well as several female Santas – including Annette. There is also a Dog Santa.
 * Satan Santa
 * Infomercial Santa
 * Voiced by: Vic Mignogna (English)
 * Salary Man Santas
 * Voiced by: 1. Chris Patton (English) 2. Andy McAvin (English)
 * Voiced by: 1. Chris Patton (English) 2. Andy McAvin (English)

 * Regina
 * A powerful elven sorceress residing in Treetown, who firstly attempts to lure Elf Hunters into becoming human sacrifices by a trick, in order to save her world from destruction at the hands of the Legendary Sorcerer (subsequently ending up stripped), before imploring their aid when her fears become reality.
 * A powerful elven sorceress residing in Treetown, who firstly attempts to lure Elf Hunters into becoming human sacrifices by a trick, in order to save her world from destruction at the hands of the Legendary Sorcerer (subsequently ending up stripped), before imploring their aid when her fears become reality.

 * Mayor of Treetown
 * Helping Regina with her plans.
 * Helping Regina with her plans.

 * Bizarre
 * An elven master thief with plans for global domination. She is aided by two goblins.
 * Goblin 1
 * Goblin 2
 * Goblin 2
 * Goblin 2

 * Legendary Sorcerer
 * Having lain dormant for many years under Treetown, the sorcerer has the power to destroy the world.
 * Having lain dormant for many years under Treetown, the sorcerer has the power to destroy the world.

Manga
The manga was written and illustrated by Yu Yagami. It was serialized by MediaWorks in the manga magazine Dengeki Comic Gao! from June 1995 to March 2003, and collected in 21 bound volumes. It is licensed in English by ADV Manga, with only the first seven volumes published in English in 2004, before the series went on indefinite hiatus. ADV's website makes no mention of the series in manga form, so it is unlikely the series will be continued.

Anime
Two anime series were created. Both were animated by Group TAC and produced by Amuse, Inc., while the second was also produced by Project E2. Both series were licensed by ADV Films, who released as 4 DVDs. In 2009 Sentai Filmworks released the series in a complete collection set.

Music
Those Who Hunt Elves
 * Opening Theme:
 * "Angel Blue"
 * Lyrics by: Naoko Hamasaki
 * Composition and arrangement by: Chihiro Kiryu
 * Song by: Naoko Hamasaki

 * Ending Theme:
 * "The Genius Comes At The End" (天才は最後にやってくる; Tensai wa Saigo ni Yattekuru)
 * Lyrics by: Natsumi Tadano
 * Composition and arrangement by: Hideki Tsutsumi
 * Song by: Naoko Hamasaki

Those Who Hunt Elves 2
 * Opening Theme:
 * "Round11"
 * Lyrics by: Naoko Hamasaki
 * Composition and arrangement by: Chihiro Kiryu
 * Song by: Naoko Hamasaki

 * Ending Theme:
 * "To a Place Beyond Miracles" (奇跡の向こう側へ; Kiseki no Mukou Soba e)
 * Lyrics by: Naoko Hamasaki
 * Composition and arrangement by: Hideki Tsutsumi
 * Song by: Naoko Hamasaki

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Spread eagle (figure skating)

The spread eagle is one of the moves in the field in the sport of figure skating, in which a skater glides on both feet, the toes turned out to the sides, heels facing each other. It can be performed on either the inside or outside edges. It is commonly used as an entrance to jumps, adding to the difficulty level of that jump under the Code of Points. It is most commonly used an entrance to an Axel jump.

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