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Hal may refer to:
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- Hal Ashby (1929–1988), American film director
- Hal Barwood, American game designer
- Hal Holbrook (born 1925), American actor
- Hal Jordan, the silver age Green Lantern comic character
- Hal Lindsey (born 1929), American evangelist and Christian writer
- Hal Sparks (born 1969), American actor and comedian
- Harold Prince (born 1928), American theatrical producer and director
- Jean Ven Robert Hal (born 1970), Italian composer of electronic and new age music
- Prince Hal, Henry V of England in several of Shakespeare's historical plays, especially before he became king
- Hal (A Series of Unfortunate Events), a character from A Series of Unfortunate Events
- Hal (Malcolm in the Middle), a fictional character from the TV series Malcolm in the Middle
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- HAL 9000 computer, mostly known from the Kubrick's "2001: Space Odyssey" movie
- Dr. Hal Emmerich, a character in the Metal Gear games, named after HAL 9000
- Hal (band), from Ireland
- Hal (coyote), a coyote that wandered into New York City in 2006
- Hal, the French name for Halle, Belgium
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- HAL (disambiguation)
- Harold (disambiguation), nicknamed Hal
- Henry (disambiguation), nicknamed Hal
- Halbert (disambiguation), nicknamed Hal
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Hallah (Talmud)
Hallah (Hebrew: חלה, literally "Loaf") is the ninth tractate of Seder Zeraim ("Order of Seeds") of the Mishnah and of the Talmud. This "Hallah" was separated from bread dough made from the five species of grain and put aside for a Kohen in Biblical times and the time of the Jewish Temple. Today, it is separated and burnt in the oven or fed to birds in a few Jewish communities. Before the Hallah is separated a blessing, "Al Atefias Challah", is said. The amount separated is only from bread products made from 1.2 kilos of flour or more (without a blessing) or 1.67 kilos or more (with a blessing according to some authorities) or 2.25 kilos or more (with a blessing) and is the size of a large olive. If less than the requisite amount is used, some separate without a blessing while others do not separate at all. If no separation is done while cooking, it can be done afterwards without a blessing.
Characters of Malcolm in the Middle
The following characters had significant roles in the American television comedy series Malcolm in the Middle, which was originally televised from 2000–2006 on the Fox Network.
Main characters
Originally there were four brothers (although Malcolm's oldest brother attended a military school away from home, so Malcolm was still the middle sibling left at home). A fifth son was introduced in the show's fourth season, a boy named Jamie. The boys are, from eldest to youngest: Francis, Reese, Malcolm, Dewey, and Jamie. In the final episode, Lois discovered she was pregnant with a sixth child. In the third season, Francis travels home (to celebrate his father's birthday) with an Alaskan girl named Piama, and reveals that they are married.
During the first season, the writers decided to keep the family's last name a mystery. In the fifth season episode "Reese Joins the Army (1)", Reese uses a fake ID by the name of "Jetson" to lie about his age. In the series finale, "Graduation", Francis' employee ID reads "Nolastname" (or "No Last Name", a joke referring to the fact that the family name was never spoken aloud). In the same episode when Malcolm was introduced to give the graduation speech, the speaker announces Malcolm's name, but microphone feedback makes his surname inaudible, even though he does appear to mouth the phrase "No last name".
Poodle
The poodle is a group of formal dog breeds, the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) recognizes four sizes of one breed: standard, medium, miniature, and toy. Poodles exist in many coat colors. Originally bred in Germany as a type of water dog, the breed was standardized in France. The poodle is skillful in many dog sports, including agility, obedience, tracking, and even herding. Poodles have taken top honors in many conformation shows, including "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1991 and 2002, and at the World Dog Show in 2007 and 2010.
Toy Poodles won "Best in Show" at Crufts in 1966 and 1982. Standard Poodles achieved the award in 1955, 1985, 2002 and 2014. The 2002 winner came from Norway and was the first overseas exhibit to win the Crufts best in show award.
History
The poodle is believed to have originated in Germany, where it was known as the Pudelhund. Pudel (cognate with the English word "puddle"), is derived from the Low German verb meaning "to splash about", and the word Hund in German means "dog" (cognate with "hound"). The breed was standardized in France, where it was commonly used as a water retriever. Due to the breed's popularity in France, it became established as its national breed.
Poodle (insult)
In politics, a poodle is an insult used to describe a politician who obediently or passively follows the lead of others. It is considered to be equivalent to lackey. Usage of the term is thought to relate to the passive and obedient nature of the type of dog.
In June 2001, Colette Avital unsuccessfully tried to have the term's use banned from the Knesset.
During the 2000s, it has been used against Tony Blair, in regard to his close relationship with George W. Bush, and the actions surrounding Iraq. Singer George Michael used it in his 2002 song "Shoot the Dog", the video of which showed Blair as a poodle on the White House lawn. However, it has a longer history, as a label to criticize British Prime Ministers, whom are perceived to be too close to the United States.
