Throwing a no-hitter is rare and considered an extraordinary accomplishment for a pitcher or pitching staff.

William Fitzstephen ( d. about 1190 ), in his biography of Thomas Becket, gives a graphic sketch of the London of his day and, writing of the summer amusements of the young men, says that on holidays they were " exercised in Leaping, Shooting, Wrestling, Casting of Stones jactu lapidum, and Throwing of Javelins fitted with Loops for the Purpose, which they strive to fling before the Mark ; they also use Bucklers, like fighting Men.

Throwing dice for money was the cause of many special laws in Rome ; one of these stated that no lawsuit could be filed by a person who allowed gambling in his house, even if he had been cheated or assaulted.

* Throwing knife: A knife designed and weighted for throwing

Throwing spears were typically shorter and more stream-lined than the tepoztopilli, and some had obsidian edges for greater penetration.

As neither band had plans for the short term, Deal discussed possible side-projects with Throwing Muses guitarist Tanya Donelly.

As both bands did not have plans for the short term, Deal discussed possible side-projects with Throwing Muses guitarist Tanya Donelly.

Throwing a freshly shorn fleece onto a wool table for skirting and classing.

He also did the cover artwork for the record Limbo by Throwing Muses.

Throwing one's partner and performing takedowns are permitted in free sparring, but it is unusual for competition matches to involve extended grappling or ground-wrestling, as Shotokan karateka are encouraged to end an encounter with a single attack ( ippon ), avoiding extended periods of conflict, or unnecessary contact in situations where there may be more than one attacker.

In 2003, Hamilton and Charlie Clouser recorded the song " Throwing Punches " for the movie soundtrack, Underworld, which marks the first time the song was credited as a Page Hamilton track-mainly because it was about to be released as part of his " solo " album.

( who regularly covered " Academy Fight Song " on their Green tour ), Sonic Youth, Drive Like Jehu, Throwing Muses, Yo La Tengo, Fugazi, Pixies, Sugar, Guided by Voices, Catherine Wheel, Graham Coxon, Pegboy and Moby-the last four of which have covered Conley's " That's When I Reach for My Revolver ".

Her art tutor was into abstract art, which was an area that didn ’ t really work for Smillie, “ Throwing paint at a wall, wasn ’ t what I expected ”.

Throwing Muses are known for performing music with shifting tempos, creative chord progressions, unorthodox song structures, and surreal lyrics.

Yet her enthusiasm for Throwing Muses remained high ; the band recorded new versions of several early songs for inclusion in the double-CD In a Doghouse compilation comprising the self-titled debut album, the Chains Changed EP, and the Doghouse Cassette.

Throwing for 4 touchdowns, he was named the game's MVP, but injured himself in the process.

Throwing only one pitch left little need for communicating with the catcher.

* Echanis, Michael D. Knife Fighting: Knife Throwing for Combat.

Throwing knives are used by many cultures around the world, and as such different tactics for throwing them have been developed, as have different shapes and forms of throwing knife.

Kristin Hersh ( born August 7, 1966 ) is an American singer / songwriter who performs solo guitar concerts ; she also continues to perform as lead singer and guitarist for alternative rock group Throwing Muses and the hardcore punk-influenced power trio 50 Foot Wave.

After receiving some airplay and major media coverage for Throwing Muses album University in 1995, Hersh moved to Rykodisc for her 1996 Throwing Muses album, Limbo, and her 1998 solo album, Strange Angels.

The Throwing lance usually consisted of three parts: a wooden shaft, a bone ring or belt, and the compound head that was made with a barbed bonehead and a stone tip.

Throwing 65 pitches ( 37 for strikes ) in three innings of work, he struck out four, walked two, and gave up three runs ( two earned ) while recording a win for the Yankees.

Power Boosting Items include the following: shurikens ; " Windmill Throwing Stars " that move back and forth like a boomerang ; " The Art of the Fire Wheel " which hurls fireballs diagonally upwards ; " Fire Dragon Balls " which hurls fireballs diagonally downwards ; and the " Invincible Fire Wheel " that creates a barrier of three fireballs around Ryu, destroying any enemy that touches them.

Her painting Two Women Throwing Flowers During Carnival was well received in the Salon of 1872, and was purchased.

During the summer of 1989, New Order supported Technique by touring with Public Image Ltd, Throwing Muses and The Sugarcubes across the United States and Canada in what was the press dubbed the " Monsters of Alternative Rock " tour.

After the album was released, the band arrived in England to support Throwing Muses on the European " Sex and Death " tour — beginning at the Mean Fiddler in London.

Throwing off his allegiance to Kabul when Timur Shah Durrani was marching against Sindh and Kashmir, Mizrab Bi grandson of Muhammad Bi ( old Chief of Kunduz ) uniting with Chief of Kubab attacked Kabad Khan, seized him and gave him to Mir Muhammad Shah who put him to death to avenge his father Mir Muhammad Shah returned to Badakhshan to find throne occupied by Bahadur Shah son of a former Chief who had taken Faizabad during captivity of Mir Muhammad Shah in Kunduz.

The Bushongo creation story was made into an animated film called Throwing up the Earth, directed and animated by Margriet Westerhof of the Netherlands.

The Breeders ' history began when Kim Deal, then bassist of the Pixies, began writing new material while the band was on a post-Surfer Rosa tour of Europe with Throwing Muses.

Throwing technique was also refined over this period, with bent arm throws being banned as they were deemed too dangerous and the side-step and throw technique arising in the United States in 1876.

The Pixies ' manager, Ken Goes, was also the manager of Throwing Muses, who had become the first American band to sign to 4AD a year earlier.

Since the band was no longer composed of only female musicians after Narcizo joined, they decided to shift to a name with fewer gender-specific connotations, " Throwing Muses ".

Throwing was first regulated in laws produced in 1829.

Major acts who have recorded there include Walter Becker, The Kinks, Arctic Monkeys, Aerosmith, Counting Crows, The Clash, Kings of Leon, Marc Anthony, The B-52's, Tony Bennett, Michael Brecker, Devo, Bon Jovi, Dire Straits, Duran Duran, Dream Theater, Bruce Springsteen, John Lennon, Throwing Muses, Serge Gainsbourg, The Strokes, Bryan Adams, Bernadette Peters, Pat Metheny, Keith Jarrett Trio, Neil Young, Harry Connick, Jr., Iggy Pop, Madonna, Journey, Muse, George Michael, Betty Carter, Sum 41, John Mayer, Moby, Vanessa Williams, Blondie, Porcupine Tree, Chic, Joan Jett, David Bowie, The Last Shadow Puppets, The Rumble Strips, Trey Anastasio, Helix, Kathem Al Saher, Gang Starr, Honor Society, Stevie Ray Vaughan and the band Power Station, which was named after the studio itself.

On the same date a self-titled album by her Throwing Muses group was also released, the first since Limbo.

The band was designed as a power trio, with a lineup including drummer Rob Ahlers and Throwing Muses bassist Bernard Georges.

Throwing in-more grenades he silenced this position which was then overrun by his patrol.

" The track " Throwing Punches " was also included on the film soundtrack for Underworld, and " Crashing Foreign Cars " was featured in the video game Need For Speed: Underground 2.

Throwing 30, 720 punches on the opening game screen will also take the player directly to the game's ending.

** Throwing Stones at the Wind ( extended mix ) §, Cut and Run ( live version ), Crown Of Thorns ( live version ; on 12 " only )

* Throwing the ball into the stands or otherwise prevent a ball from being made live promptly after a made goal to allow one's team to set up on defense ( if a blatantly unsportsmanlike act, a technical foul against the player ; otherwise, a warning to that team and team technicals thereafter ).

Bluesbunny Independent Music Reviews on “ El Bandito ”: “ Throwing us a lifebelt filled with happy hummable songs, this band are what this once great country needs ; a reason to get out of bed and dance.

Pods sound has been seen by critics as an amalgam of the Pixies ' and the Throwing Muses ' music ; a combination of elliptical punk, angular pop, shattered tempos and screeching dynamics.

" Phares compared Pod favorably to the Pixies ' Bossanova and the Throwing Muses ' Hunkpapa ; Deal and Donelly's respective bands ' releases at that time.

; Board weight: Throwing a stone with enough speed that it will come to rest in an area just behind the hacks — about 6 feet behind the house.

Narcizo had designed some of Throwing Muses ' past album artwork ; he continues with his Lakuna, Inc., graphics firm to help design album covers for bands like 50 Foot Wave, while providing print media design and promotional services for businesses in Newport.

Ball Four ; My Life and Hard Times Throwing the Knuckleball in the Big Leagues.