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monks under rails

What story has a scene in a monastery (or analogous establishment) whose inmates are permanently chained to a complex system of ceiling-mounted tracks? —Tamfang (talk) 07:37, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Against a Dark Background by Iain Banks? Here's an except, if that helps. ^Avic _ennasis @ 18:36, 6 Tishrei 5776 / 18:36, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I did read that once; evidently misremembered some details. Thanks. —Tamfang (talk) 06:38, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

did Joachim Löw wanted himself that there is built an own hotel in the Amazonas forest and an own place to play soccer,

or did the Brazilian government, or the fifa built this Hotel and the "private" soccer training place for the German team in the last World Cup? Who is exactly guilty for this millions what have been spent to built this places in the forest of the Amazonas? --Hijodetenerife (talk) 07:58, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

According to this article, it was paid for by "private investors", and was the brainchild of Christian Hirmer, a businessman who is a friend of the German team general manager Oliver Bierhoff. It doesn't look as though the coach, Joachim Löw was involved at that stage, although he's quoted as saying it was a 'very good idea'. Presumably the investors hope to get their money back, with a good profit, when the complex is opened as a holiday resort. Rojomoke (talk) 08:19, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

ah alright, so there was 0$ paid by the German Team or the Fifa and 0$ from the Brazilian gov... But I don´t understand why this place is now left useless?--Hijodetenerife (talk) 10:24, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

1991 Rugby World Cup

Why was South Africa not participating in the 1991 Rugby World Cup? I thought it was a major Rugby nation? --Gooisburger (talk) 16:40, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

According to South Africa national rugby union team, "Although South Africa was instrumental in the creation of the Rugby World Cup competition, the Springboks did not compete in the first two World Cups in 1987 and 1991 because of anti-apartheid sporting boycotts of South Africa. The team made its World Cup debut in 1995, when the newly democratic South Africa hosted the tournament." Rojomoke (talk) 16:57, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Rugby Union: Can national teams include foreign players?

Can national teams competing in a Rugby Union World Cup include foreign players, i.e. players who are not nationals of the countries those teams represent? Thanks. Contact Basemetal here 19:28, 19 September 2015 (UTC) PS: I don't think that's possible in Soccer, or is it? Contact Basemetal here 19:28, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, e.g. Michael Leitch who is Fijian and Karne Hesketh who is a Kiwi, but both of whom played for Japan today in their historic triumph over the 'Boks. The Rambling Man (talk) 19:32, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

However Leitch has been resident in Japan since the age of 15, the article is unfortunately silent about citizenship. The Hesketh article offers no relevant details. What is the IRB's official position on the issue? Roger (Dodger67) (talk) 19:43, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Any person who is currently a resident of a country and has been for at least three years is eligible to play for that country.[1][2][3][4] Nanonic (talk) 20:07, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The full text of "Regulation 8 -- Roger (Dodger67) (talk) 20:10, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

All of which is really good stuff. And reinforces the original answer to the original question, yes foreign players can play in the World Cup, as long as they meet the requirements of "regulation 8" which is hand-wavingly summarised as "they've lived there for three years". Done. The Rambling Man (talk) 20:18, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The presence of Leitch and Hesketh on the Japanese team was exactly what prompted me to ask the question. Many thanks to all. Contact Basemetal here 10:54, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Leitch is a Japanese citizen.[5] Hack (talk) 07:00, 23 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Done

Music box song identification

What is the name of the song being played on the Hello Kitty music box at the beginning of [6]? SphericalShape (talk) 23:53, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

17th Regiment of Foot(ball)?

Among the opponents for the 1894 Ohio State Buckeyes football team was the "17th Regiment". What would this be? Nothing about sports in 17th Infantry Regiment (United States), and the 17th Cavalry Regiment didn't exist until 1916. Nyttend (talk) 23:58, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

PS, there's also a "Columbus Barracks" opponent, but Columbus Panhandles says that the team was composed of local soldiers (perhaps from Fort Hayes?), so at least that's clear. Nyttend (talk) 00:04, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Google says that the 17th Infantry were in the area of both Newark, Ohio and Columbus Barracks in this period.[7][8] However they don't really clarify whether they mean the US regiment or the 17th Infantry, Ohio National Guard (which participated in the Spanish-American War). Nanonic (talk) 00:37, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

At times from prior to the 1950s, college teams played alongside military training facilities in "college football" games. See for example the 1918 Rose Bowl, the 1919 Rose Bowl, Iowa Pre-Flight Seahawks football, etc. --Jayron 32 00:59, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]