( `` It is always of sorrow to me when I find people who neither know nor understand music '', he declared not long ago in proposing that White House prizes be awarded for music and art.

Nobel was elected a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1884, the same institution that would later select laureates for two of the Nobel prizes, and he received an honorary doctorate from Uppsala University in 1893.

The first three of these prizes are awarded for eminence in physical science, in chemistry and in medical science or physiology ; the fourth is for literary work " in an ideal direction " and the fifth prize is to be given to the person or society that renders the greatest service to the cause of international fraternity, in the suppression or reduction of standing armies, or in the establishment or furtherance of peace congresses.

There was room for interpretation by the bodies he had named for deciding on the physical sciences and chemistry prizes, given that he had not consulted them before making the will.

AFI ScreenNation is a Web site featuring AFI-produced educational materials and tips for new filmmakers to share work, receive recognition and compete for prizes.

The bequest stipulated: " It is especially desired that students competing for prizes shall be allowed the widest possible latitude, and that the new, the unusual, and the radical shall be especially encouraged.

Rabbi Steinsaltz has received many awards and prizes, among them the Israel Prize for Jewish studies in 1988.

Housman was educated first at King Edward's School, Birmingham, then Bromsgrove School, where he acquired a strong academic grounding and won prizes for his poetry.

It became an official Summer Olympic sport at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and its gold medals now generally rate as the sport's most coveted prizes for individual players.

Of the remaining prizes, only three were ever sufficiently repaired for frontline service.

Nelson, who on surveying the bay on the morning of 2 August said " Victory is not a name strong enough for such a scene ", remained at anchor in Aboukir Bay for the next two weeks, preoccupied with recovering from his wound, writing dispatches and assessing the military situation in Egypt using documents captured on board one of the prizes.

The remaining prizes underwent basic repairs and then sailed for Britain, eventually arriving at Plymouth.

Apple referred to the prizes being awarded for the races -- as these were important races, the rewards were substantial.

Charles provided the voice-over commentary for the UK version of the Japanese game show Takeshi's Castle, shown on Challenge and Ftn ( 2002 – 2004 ), in which contestants attempted to pass a series of near-impossible physical challenges, to reach the final showdown at the castle and win cash prizes.

A dance competition is an organized event in which contestants perform dances before a judge or judges for awards, and in some cases, monetary prizes.

Often, there were special prizes and penalties for one's performance in the game.

The Clay Mathematics Institute has offered a $ 1 million USD prize for the first correct proof, along with prizes for six other mathematical problems.

When the hunt is over, prizes may be given for the largest number of eggs collected, or for the largest or the smallest egg.

Goats are not only useful for their meat-the Fuerteventurans also use the milk to make the cheese majorero, which has won many prizes.

Last week most of the other prizes, once offered to Pittsburgh, went on the block.

Since the deciding bodies he had chosen were more concerned with the former, the prizes went to scientists and not to engineers, technicians or other inventors.

At the 1896 event, silver was awarded to winners and bronze to runners-up, while at 1900 other prizes were given, not medals.

In addition to other attractive prizes awarded to the top 3 winners in each division, the first place winner of the Adult Division is invited to perform on the main stage of the Bean Blossom Blues Fest later that evening in front of a crowd of several thousand.

To acknowledge outstanding research contributions to mathematics, through the awarding of scientific prizes and to encourage and support other international mathematical activities, considered likely to contribute to the development of mathematical science in any of its aspects, whether pure, applied, or educational.

Ten prizes are awarded each year in many categories, including the Nobel Prize categories of physics, chemistry, physiology / medicine, literature, and peace, but also other categories such as public health, engineering, biology, and interdisciplinary research.

Among many other prizes, awards and nominations, he is the recipient of the Palme d ' Or, the Grand Prix, and the Prix du Jury at the Cannes Film Festival.

) have cards that allow guests to earn either points ( redeemable for discounts, future stays or other prizes ) or airline miles ( Hilton's HHonors program allows guests to earn both points and miles on the same stay, the only program to date that does so ).

The American Mathematical Society and other mathematical societies offer several prizes aimed at increasing the representation of women and minorities in the future of mathematics.

In a large market, a successful radio station can pay a full-time director of promotions, and run several lotteries per month of vacations, automobiles and other prizes.

The Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, while the other prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden.

Two chairs were awarded as prizes, one for the best poem and the other for the best musical performance.

The payment of food prizes was a commonly used technique to avoid laws against gambling in a number of states, and for this reason a number of gumball and other vending machines were regarded with mistrust by the courts.

On the other hand, Gilliam's first successful feature, Time Bandits ( 1981 ), earned more than eight times its original budget in the United States alone ; The Adventures of Baron Munchausen ( 1988 ) was nominated for four Academy Awards ( and won, among other European prizes, three BAFTA Awards ); The Fisher King ( 1991 ) ( his first film not to feature a member from Python ) was nominated for five ( and won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress ); and 12 Monkeys went on to take over US $ 168 million worldwide ; whilst The Brothers Grimm, despite a mixed critical reception, grossed over US $ 105 million worldwide.

After two months of inaction, during which the armies faced each other across the Secchia River, Königsegg on September 15 took advantage of lax security and executed a raid on Coigny's headquarters, very nearly capturing Coigny and taking among other prizes Charles Emmanuel's china.

He was later awarded several other prizes, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969, an Honorary PhD from the Berklee College of Music in 1971, and the Legion of Honor by France in 1973, the highest civilian honors in each country.

All other falles fall into different classes that also award prizes with the exception of the one erected by the town hall.

The decision was made, however, that the 2007 Prize would consider works staged during an eligibility period of January 1 to December 31, 2006 — thus bringing the schedule for the Drama Prize in line with those of the other prizes.

Numerous other ( mostly sponsored ) prizes are also awarded to him.

Four other battleships under Rear Admiral Nebogatov were forced to surrender and would end up as prizes of war.

Occasionally, other bonus prizes were offered.

The vast majority of players opt for the maximum number of special prizes offered for their ball total, selecting other prizes only when they have a remaining total too small to receive a special prize.