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The 1991 Danish speedway season was the 1991 season of motorcycle speedway in Denmark. It was the last time that two separate Danish finals would be held. As from 1992, a single final would also become the qualification race for the World Championship. Individual Danish Final (world championship round) Six riders from the Danish final would progress to the Nordic Final as part of the 1991 Individual Speedway World Championship. The final was held at the Fladbro Morotbane in Fladbro on 19 May. Jan O. Pedersen won the event. Individual Championship The 1991 Danish Individual Speedway Championship was the 1991 edition of the Danish Individual Speedway Championship. The final was held at Frederikslyst on 4 August. The title was won by Jan O. Pedersen for the second time. Final Key - Each heat has four riders, 3 points for a heat win, 2 for 2nd, 1 for third and 0 for last Junior Championship Kim Brandt won the Junior Championship. Team Danish Superliga The 1991 Superliga season was won by Holsted for the 5th time. Randers joined the Super League for the first time. League table References Speedway leagues Professional sports leagues in Denmark Speedway in Denmark Denmark
is a Japanese idol singer, actress and a former member of the Japanese idol girl group Nogizaka46. She was also the captain of the group before her departure. Career In 2011, Sakurai auditioned for Nogizaka46 and was chosen as one of the first generation members. Her audition song was Happiness's "Kiss Me". She was chosen as one of the members performing on their debut single "Guruguru Curtain", released on February 22, 2012. She took the front position for Nogizaka46's second single "Oide Shampoo", released on May 2, 2012. In June 2012, she was appointed the captain of Nogizaka46. After graduating from high school, she studied sociology at college. In April 2013, she regularly appeared on the television drama Bad Boys J with other Nogizaka46 members. From October 25 to November 9, 2014, she played the heroine in the musical Mr. Kaminari, alongside former Nogizaka46 bandmate Misa Etō. In 2016, she was cast as the leading role in Kiraware Matsuko no Isshō, a stage adaptation of the film Memories of Matsuko. Former Nogizaka46 bandmate Yumi Wakatsuki also played the same role. In February 2017, she shot herself to promote her photo book titled Jiyu to Iu Koto which was released on March 8, 2017. On July 8, 2019, Sakurai announced that she would be graduating from Nogizaka46 on September 1, 2019, timing her graduation to coincide with the final stop of the group's national summer tour. On March 1, 2021, she has opened an official web site and fan club. Discography Singles with Nogizaka46 Albums with Nogizaka46 Other featured songs Filmography Television Films Theater Bibliography Photobooks Kikan Nogizaka vol.1 Sōshun (5 March 2014, Tokyo News Service) Jiyuu to Iu Koto (6 March 2017, Kobunsha) Shisen (27 November 2019, Kobunsha) References External links Nogizaka46 members 1994 births Living people Japanese idols J-pop singers Singers from Kanagawa Prefecture 21st-century Japanese singers 21st-century Japanese women singers Japanese television actresses Japanese film actresses
Rodrigo de Beniambras or Rodrigo di Beniambras (died 1535) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Santorini (1527–1535). Biography On 11 Mar 1527, Rodrigo de Beniambras was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VII as Bishop of Santorini. He served as Bishop of Santorini until his death in 1535. References 16th-century Roman Catholic bishops in the Republic of Venice Bishops appointed by Pope Clement VII 1535 deaths
Aphaenogaster uinta is a species of ant in the family Formicidae. References Hansson C, Lachaud J, Pérez-Lachaud G (2011). "Entedoninae wasps (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, Eulophidae) associated with ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) in tropical America, with new species and notes on their biology". ZooKeys 134: 62–82. Further reading Arnett, Ross H. (2000). American Insects: A Handbook of the Insects of America North of Mexico. CRC Press. uinta Insects described in 1917
Buddleja subcapitata is a small shrub discovered in 2003 by Liu and Peng in Sichuan, China, growing alongside a road bordering forest in Yanbian County at an elevation of 2,200 m. First described in 2004, this putative species was not included in Leeuwenberg's study of Asiatic and African buddleja published in 1979. Description Buddleja subcapitata grows to 1.5 m in height in the wild. The branchlets are quadrangular and densely tomentose, the bark of old branches peeling and often glabrescent. The leaves are lanceolate or obovate-lanceolate, 3.5 – 11.0 cm long by 1.1 – 3.1 cm wide, rugose and tomentose above, densely tomentose below. The small terminal inflorescences are erect, compact, capitulum-like panicles comprising many cymes, 1.7 – 2.5 cm long by 1.9 – 2.5 cm wide, with usually two leafy bracts at the base. The lilac flowers are densely packed, the corollas 9 – 10 mm long and densely tomentose outside. Buddleja subcapitata most closely resembles B. yunnanensis but differs in both flower and leaf morphology. Cultivation Buddleja subcapitata is not known to be in cultivation. References subcapitata Flora of China Flora of Sichuan
The 5th Liaison Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was first activated during World War II as the 5th Observation Squadron. It served as a training unit for cooperation with field artillery until 1942, when that mission was assumed by the artillery. After training in the United States, it deployed to India in 1944, where it served in combat as the 5th Liaison Squadron until V-J Day, returning to the United States for inactivation in 1946. The squadron was active in the United States as a liaison and a helicopter unit. It was last active at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska in 1954. History World War II Training in the United States The 5th Observation Squadron was activated on February 7, 1942, at Post Field, Oklahoma as the 5th Observation Squadron. The squadron replaced Flight E of the 16th Observation Squadron, which had supported the Field Artillery School since 1931. It was initially equipped with the Curtiss O-52 Owl observation aircraft, but also flew the Douglas B-18 Bolo bomber, and a number of light aircraft, commonly called "Grasshoppers." The 5th was assigned directly to the Office of the Chief of Air Corps and attached to the Field Artillery School, providing aircraft for training with the school. However, in July 1942, the United States Army decided that field artillery units would have assigned aircraft to serve as air observation posts. These planes and pilots would be assigned to the field artillery, not the air corps, and the school to train them would be located at Post Field. In August, the squadron was relieved of its attachment to the artillery school and moved to Marshall Field, Kansas to make way for the first arriving class, which began in September. The squadron moved to Desert Center Army Air Field, where it supported units training at the Desert Training Center, later relocating to Thermal Army Air Field in September. It converted entirely to "Grasshopper" aircraft in April 1943, becoming the 5th Liaison Squadron. The pilots of these light planes were enlisted, rather than officers. In October, it moved to Alamo Army Air Field, Texas and prepared for movement overseas. Combat in India and Burma In February 1944, the squadron departed the United States for the China-Burma-India Theater, arriving at Ledo Airfield, India in April. From August 1944 until May 1945, Tenth Air Force created the 1st Liaison Group, a provisional unit that included the 5th, along with the 19th, 71st and 115th Liaison Squadrons for operations. While in the CBI Theater it flew 33,904 sorties. In the course of 14 months of operations, 40 squadron aircraft were destroyed in accidents or by enemy action, on one occasion it lost three Stinson L-1 Vigilants in an attempt to rescue a downed bomber crewmember from an improvised airstrip in a jungle clearing. Two squadron pilots were killed in the line of duty and two others were MIA and later declared dead. It evacuated over 4,000 casualties from makeshift jungle airstrips and carried hundreds of tons of equipment and supplies and thousands of passengers. In addition, the squadron's pilots often acted as forward air controllers, directing attacks against Japanese gun positions and troops. The squadron remained in theater until late 1945, then returned to the United States and was inactivated at the Port of Embarkation, Camp Kilmer, New Jersey, in January 1946. Post war operations A little over a year later, the squadron was activated at Greenville Army Air Base, South Carolina. It was inactivated there in April 1949. A few months later, the squadron was redesignated the 5th Helicopter Squadron. It was activated at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina in October 1949 and equipped with Sikorsky H-5 helicopters. It was inactivated in July 1952. The squadron returned to its designation as a liaison unit and was activated at Sewart Air Force Base, Tennessee in September 1952. At Sewart, it trained for Arctic operations with de Havilland Canada L-20 Beavers. It moved to Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska in April 1953 and operated the Beaver from several locations in Alaska until inactivating in July 1954. Lineage Constituted as the 5th Observation Squadron (Special) on January 28, 1942 Activated on February 7, 1942 Redesignated 5th Observation Squadron on August 8, 1942 Redesignated 5th Liaison Squadron on April 2, 1943 Inactivated on January 11, 1946 Activated on October 15, 1947 Inactivated on April 1, 1949 Redesignated 5th Helicopter Squadron on September 27, 1949 Activated on October 27, 1949 Inactivated on July 22, 1952 Redesignated 5th Liaison Squadron on August 14, 1952 Activated on September 8, 1952 Inactivated on June 18, 1954 Assignments Office of Chief of Air Corps, February 7, 1942 (attached to United States Army Field Artillery School) Army Air Forces, March 9, 1942 (attached to Field Artillery School) 74th Observation Group, August 8, 1942 (attached to Field Artillery School to Aug 1942) 77th Observation Group, January 25, 1943 74th Reconnaissance Group, April 2, 1943 IV Air Support Command (later III Tactical Air Division), August 11, 1943 (attached to 74th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, August 17 – c. September 15, 1943) II Tactical Air Division, October 12, 1943 Army Air Forces, India-Burma Sector, March 28, 1944 (attached to Northern Combat Area Command, May 20 – August 1944); Tenth Air Force, August 21, 1944 (attached to 1st Liaison Group [Provisional], August 29, 1944, North Burma Air Task Force after May 1, 1945) Army Air Forces, India-Burma Sector, July 31, 1945 – January 11, 1946 (attached to North Burma Air Task Force until c. September 5, 1945) Ninth Air Force, October 15, 1947 (attached to 316th Troop Carrier Wing) Fourteenth Air Force, February 1 – April 1, 1949 (attached to 316th Troop Carrier Wing) Fourteenth Air Force October 27, 1949 Tactical Air Command, August 1, 1950 Ninth Air Force October 5, 1950 – July 22, 1952 (attached to 4415th Air Base Group after April 4, 1951) Eighteenth Air Force, September 8, 1952 (attached to 314th Troop Carrier Wing) Alaskan Air Command, April 1, 1953 (attached to 39th Air Depot Wing until April 13, 1953, then to 5039th Air Transport Group) 5039th Air Base Wing, July 1, 1953 – June 18, 1954 Stations Post Field, Oklahoma, February 7, 1942 Marshall Field, Kansas, August 4, 1942 Cox Army Air Field, Texas, May 18, 1943 Desert Center Army Air Field, March 18, 1943 Thermal Army Air Field, September 15, 1943 Alamo Army Air Field, Texas, October 12, 1943 – February 27, 1944 Ledo Airfield, India, April 20, 1944 Shaduzup, Burma, April 30, 1944 Myitkyina, Burma, 3 October 1944 Bhamo, Burma January 22, 1945 Kharagpur, India, c. October 3 – November 1945 Camp Kilmer, New Jersey, January 10–11, 1946 Greenville Army Air Base (later Greenville Air Force Base), South Carolina, April 15, 1947 – April 1, 1949 Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, October 27, 1949 – July 22, 1952 Sewart Air Force Base, Tennessee, September 8, 1952 Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, April 1, 1953 – June 18, 1954 Detachment at Ladd Air Force Base, Alaska Detachment at Bethel Air Force Station, Alaska Aircraft Douglas B-18 Bolo, 1942–1943 Curtiss O-52 Owl, 1942–1943 Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper, 1942–1943 Stinson L-1 Vigilant, 1942–1943, 1944–1945 Piper L-4 Grasshopper, 1942–1943, 1945, 1948–1949 Interstate L-6 Cadet, 1942–1943 Stinson L-5 Sentinel, 1943–1945, 1948–1949 Stinson L-13, 1947–1948 Sikorsky H-5, 1949–1951 de Havilland Canada L-20 Beaver, 1952–1954 Campaigns See also Air observation post References Notes Explanatory notes Citations Bibliography 005 005
A multifocal diffractive lens is a diffractive optical element (DOE) that allows a single incident beam to be focused simultaneously at several positions along the propagation axis. Principle of operation An incident laser beam is deflected by grooved diffraction pattern into axial diffraction orders along its optical axis. The foci appear around the far field position. With an additional focusing lens, foci from multifocal lens will appear at certain distances from the focal point of the lens. Theory The multifocal spots location is a function of refractive focal length fRefractive and predetermined diffractive focal length fDiffractive The focal spot at the "zero" order refers to the refractive focal length of the lens being used. The distance between the focal spots can be described by the equation , where fm is the focal length for the mth diffractive order, fRefractive is the focal length of the refractive lens, and fDiffractive is the focal length of the diffractive lens. Applications Laser cutting Laser drilling Microscopy Ophthalmology: Multifocal contact lenses and multifocal intraocular lenses External links HOLOOR Application note for Multifocal Lenses Interactive Optical calculator for Multifocal Lenses Beam Propagation through multifocal lens (Movie) References Diffraction Lenses
The Tartan 34 C is an American sailboat, that was designed by Sparkman & Stephens and first built in 1968. The boat is Sparkman & Stephens Design Number 1904. The Tartan 34 C was initially marketed as the Tartan 34. When a later, unrelated design was introduced in 1984, it was also marketed as the Tartan 34. To differentiate the two designs the older one is commonly called the Tartan 34 C, with the "C" indicating Classic. The latter Tartan 34 became commonly known as the Tartan 34-2. Production The Tartan 34 C was built by Tartan Marine in the United States between 1968 and 1978, with 525 examples completed, but it is now out of production. Design The Tartan 34 C is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a skeg-mounted rudder and a fixed stub keel, with a retractable centerboard. It displaces and carries of lead ballast. The boat has a draft of with the centerboard extended and with it retracted. The design had a factory option of a pilot berth in place of the port storage cabinet, over and outboard of the dinette, but few boats were so equipped. A yawl rig, with a mizzen mast, was also a factory option. The mainsail foot dimension (parameter "E") was reduced at least twice during the boat's production run, increasing the aspect ratio of the mainsail to improve sail balance and to lower the design's International Offshore Rule handicap rating. Hull serial numbers 125 to 200 have an "E" of , while hull serial numbers 200 and later have an "E" of . The boat is fitted with a Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine of . The fuel tank holds and the fresh water tank has a capacity of . The boat has a hull speed of . See also List of sailing boat types Similar sailboats Beneteau 331 Beneteau First Class 10 C&C 34 C&C 34/36 Catalina 34 Coast 34 Columbia 34 Columbia 34 Mark II Creekmore 34 Crown 34 CS 34 Hunter 34 San Juan 34 Sea Sprite 34 S&S 34 Sun Odyssey 349 UFO 34 (yacht) Viking 34 References Keelboats 1960s sailboat type designs Sailing yachts Sailboat type designs by Sparkman and Stephens Sailboat types built by Tartan Marine
Nalin Chandrakant Raval (17 March 1933 – 5 April 2021) was a Gujarati poet and short story writer from India. Born in Ahmedabad and educated in languages, he taught in colleges. He published five poetry collections along with short stories. He received several awards including Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak. Life Nalin Raval was born on 17 March 1933 at Ahmedabad. He was native of Wadhwan. He completed his primary education from Kalupur School No. 7 and secondary education from New Education High school. He completed his matriculation in 1954. He completed B.A. in Gujarati and English in 1956 and M. A. in 1959. In 1953, his first poem was published in Kumar magazine. He briefly taught in Bharuch and Nadiad before joining B. D. Arts College at Ahmedabad as a professor of English. He retired in 1993. He married Kumud in 1963. He had three sons Kartik, Ashutosh, Biren and a daughter Rajul. Raval died on 5 April 2021. Works He had published five poetry collections. Udagar (Utterance, 1962) is a collection of twenty one poems. Avkash (1972), Laylin (1996) and Aahlaad (2008) are his other poetry collections. Swapnalok (1977) is a collection of sixteen short stories. Paschatya Kavita (1973) is a work of criticism on Western poetry. Kavitanu Swarup (2001) is critical survey of other poets and their works. Anubhav (1975) is essays on his relation with poetry. He edited Priyakant Maniyar, an introduction of his author friend, Priyakant Maniyar. He translated Sindhi Sahityana Itihasni Rooprekha (Timeline of History of Sindhi Literature, 1977). Awards He was awarded Kavishwar Dalpatram Award in 2010 and Narsinh Mehta Award in 2013. He was also awarded Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak for 2013. References Further reading External links 1933 births 2021 deaths Writers from Ahmedabad Gujarati-language poets 20th-century Indian poets 20th-century Indian short story writers Poets from Gujarat Recipients of the Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak
Astronomer Copernicus, or Conversations with God () is a painting by the Polish artist Jan Matejko completed in 1873, in the collection of the Jagiellonian University, Kraków. It depicts Nicolaus Copernicus observing the heavens from a balcony in a tower with the cathedral in Frombork in the background. The canvas was purchased from a private owner by public subscription in Poland and hangs in the aula (Great Hall) of the Collegium Novum of the university. Matejko produced this 1872 artwork as part of a series of paintings intended to capture and represent key moments in the history of Poland to inspire the public. History Matejko began work on this painting in 1871 in preparation for the 400th anniversary of Copernicus's birth. He used research materials available in the Jagiellonian University, and made several preparatory pencil drawings and two oil sketches, prior to executing the painting. He began work on the canvas in the summer of 1872 in the cramped conditions of his old apartment in Kraków. This he recorded in an parodic self-portrait. The definitive work was completed in a new studio in early 1873. In the event the organizers of Copernicus' quadricentennial anniversary in Kraków were indifferent to Matejko's endeavours, and did not plan to exhibit his painting during the official festivities. Meanwhile, the town council of Toruń, Copernicus' home town then under German rule, approached Matejko with a view to purchasing it. He however refused their offer, possibly out of national pride, and opted instead to organize his own exhibition in Kraków. He was able to exhibit the picture in February 1873, in the Wielopolski Palace, then the Kraków City Council building. Profits from the event were donated to charity. The painting had a mixed reception. Later that year it was shown in Vienna. In March the inhabitants of Kraków decided to buy the painting and raised the necessary 12,000 zlotys, and donated it to the Jagiellonian University. It has been on public display in the university's Collegium Novum ever since. As of May 2021 the painting has been loaned by the Jagiellonian University authorities for a period of four months to London's National Gallery for a temporary exhibition and is the first work by any Polish artist to be exhibited there. Description The painting depicts the exalted cleric and scientist Nicolaus Copernicus - he was a canon of Frombork Cathedral - kneeling as he observes the heavens during the transition from night to dawn. He is high up on a balcony, supposedly in his observatory, near to cathedral in Frombork, surrounded by various astronomical instruments. By his side is his own heliocentric model drawn on a large flat board, based on an actual illustration from his De revolutionibus. The scene likely portrays the moment of revelation when Copernicus becomes convinced of his discovery. The main features of the composition include 16th-century costume and use of objects as part of a symbolic narrative. There is also the symmetrical focal point with atmospheric perspective around the subject, a radial balance of light arranged around a central element, and dramatic contrasts with dark colours on the periphery. Copernicus's epiphany or ecstasy is captured through the use of quasi stage lighting. Two models for Copernicus are known to have been medical practitioner Dr. and Matejko's nephew, Antoni Serafiński. Interpretation The location depicted by Matejko is fictional. Modern scholars are still looking for the exact location of the Copernicus observatory, and agree that Matejko's portrayal was more of a "romantic vision". Whereas Matejko shows Copernicus on top of a tower, in reality his small observatory was probably at ground level, possibly in the garden of his house. Most of Matejko's notable paintings consist of large group scenes. A scene with a single individual such as this, another being Stańczyk, tends to be exceptional in his oeuvre. See also History painting Mannerism Northern Renaissance Polish positivism The Ambassadors (Holbein) References External links Conversations with God, Jan Matejko's Copernicus - an Exhibition. National Gallery, London, 21 May - 22 August 2021. www.Jan-Matejko.org A website dedicated to Matejko 1873 paintings Books in art Churches in art Cultural depictions of Nicolaus Copernicus Paintings by Jan Matejko Paintings in Kraków Maps in art Symbolist paintings
The Argentine presidential election of 1880 was held on 11 April to choose the president of Argentina. Julio Argentino Roca was elected president. Background A leader of the Conquest of the Desert, as well as of the suppression of Mitre's 1874 uprising and others, President Avellaneda had decided on General Julio Roca as his successor, early on. Memories of Mitre's defeat did not sit well with Buenos Aires separatists, and this faction nominated the Governor of Buenos Aires Province, Carlos Tejedor. Roca's 11 April 1880, selection by the electoral college was followed by Tejedor's armed insurrection, and though the latter was defeated, Mitre brokered negotiations between Tejedor's separatists and the national government. These negotiations eventually result in the Federalization of Buenos Aires in September, stabilizing the powerful province's position within Argentina. Results Notes References 1880 elections in South America 1880 in Argentina 1880 Elections in Argentina
Tripolitania is an historic region of Libya. Tripolitania may also refer to: Tripolitania (Roman province) Islamic Tripolitania and Cyrenaica Ottoman Tripolitania Tripolitanian Republic Italian Tripolitania Tripolitania (province of Libya) Disambiguation Tripoli (disambiguation)
Joan Crockatt (born December 5, 1955) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in a by-election on November 26, 2012. A member of the Conservative Party of Canada, she represented the electoral district of Calgary Centre until November 2015. From Alberta, Crockatt is a business journalist who worked most notably as a senior newspaper executive with the Calgary Herald, and later as a communications consultant and national public affairs commentator. Personal life Crockatt was born and raised in Lloydminster and has called Calgary home for more than 18 years. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Saskatchewan and was awarded a Southam Fellowship in Journalism at the University of Toronto. She studied strategic thinking at the London School of Economics. Crockatt has been an active community volunteer, chairing the Alberta College of Art and Design's major fundraiser for student scholarships, being a founder of the Lloydminster Sexual Assault Centre, serving as a mentor for the Famous Five Foundation, and competing as a competitive synchronized figure skater (1993 Canadian Silver Medal, 2003 Canadian Festival Silver Medal). Journalism Crockatt has worked as director of editorial for CanWest Global Communications, and managing editor and editorialist for the Calgary Herald. For the past decade, before election to parliament, she has been a communications consultant, working for clients including the Calgary Stampede, corporations and non-profits. During her time as the Calgary Heralds managing editor, the newspaper's journalists went on a union drive and then a prolonged strike in 1999. In her career in journalism, much of Crockatt's work focused on politics. She has appeared as a political commentator on CBC News Network and Sun News Network. Politics In November 2012, Crockatt won a by-election against Liberal candidate Harvey Locke and Green candidate Chris Turner, focusing her campaign on door-knocking and personal interactions with constituents. However, she won with only 37 percent of the vote, the worst showing for a centre-right candidate in the riding in decades and the closest that a centre-left candidate had come in recent memory to winning a Calgary seat. She served on the House of Commons Standing Committees for Natural Resources and the Status of Women. As part of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, Crockatt has participated in numerous studies that promote equality for women and their full participation in the economic, social and democratic life of Canada. Since being elected she has been a featured speaker at the 2013 annual Manning Conference in Ottawa, where she took part in a panel to discuss issues of gender and politics. She has been named one of the top 10 Alberta politicians in the use of social media. in the 2015 federal election on October 19, former Liberal MLA Kent Hehr defeated Crockatt, gaining one of two seats for the Liberals in Calgary. 2013 Alberta floods Following the 2013 Alberta floods, Crockatt has become a strong advocate for those affected and continues to push for flood mitigation, leading to $2.8 billion being set aside for 2013 Alberta flood recovery, including the $200 million National Disaster Mitigation Program in the 2014 federal budget, and eligibility for disaster mitigation infrastructure projects under the New Building Canada Fund, of which Alberta will see $3.2 billion over the next 10 years. Crockatt also joined the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, in announcing a $135 million investment that will allow Environment Canada to make significant upgrades to the monitoring networks and to the weather warning and forecast systems, as to better predict events like the 2013 Alberta floods. Electoral record - Calgary Centre' References External links Candidate Website 1955 births Canadian columnists Canadian newspaper editors Canadian political consultants Women members of the House of Commons of Canada Conservative Party of Canada MPs Living people Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Alberta People from Lloydminster Politicians from Calgary Women in Alberta politics Women newspaper editors 21st-century Canadian politicians 21st-century Canadian women politicians Canadian women columnists
The Morgan State Bears football team competes in American football on behalf of Morgan State University. The Bears compete in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision, currently as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). The Bears play their home games at Hughes Stadium, a 10,000-seat facility in Baltimore, Maryland. Morgan State began playing football in 1898, 31 years after the school was founded. The team's all-time record is 405 wins, 379 losses and 38 ties. 173 of those wins came between 1929 and 1959 when Edward P. Hurt was the head coach and the Bears won 14 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) championships. Earl Banks won four CIAA championships during the 1960s and an additional championship in 1971 after Morgan entered the MEAC. The Bears have won three MEAC Championships (1976, 1979 and 2014). History Eddie Hurt era (1929–1959) Coach Eddie P. Hurt took over the Morgan Bears football team in 1929, the next year his teams won the first of the 14 CIAA championships they would win with him at the helm. More importantly, Hurt, and his assistant coach Talmadge L. Hill, built a program that allowed black athletes to show case their talents where such a venue had been non-existent before. From 1931 to 1938, Hurt coached the Bears to a 54-game win streak without a single loss. During his tenure, Morgan's football teams completed 11 seasons undefeated and, in the 1943 season, opponents failed to score a single point against the Bears. Hurt is a member of the HBCU coaches Hall of Fame and in 1952 Morgan named its new $1 million gymnasium facility after him. Earl "Papa Bear" Banks era (1960–1973) Earl Banks succeeded Hurt and took Morgan football to the next level. Banks was the Head coach from 1960 to 1973. He coached the Bears to a 31-game winning streak, three unbeaten regular seasons, four CIAA titles, a MEAC championship, and four bowl games. Twice during his tenure, Morgan led the nation in total defense. 35 of Bank's players went on to play in the NFL, including Pro Football Hall of Famers Leroy Kelly and Willie Lanier; two more players played professional ball in the CFL. Banks was inducted into five sports Halls of Fame including the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992. Modern era (1974–present) Two Coaches have had winning records at Morgan since the departure of Banks at the end of the 1973 season. The Bears had suffered 23 straight seasons with a losing record until the arrival of former Coach Donald Hill-Eley whose first team had a 7–5 record in the 2002 season. Lee Hull was named head coach on January 8, 2014 and his first team went 7–5 and won a share of the MEAC championship and also played in the NCAA FCS Playoffs. Classifications 1956–1972: NCAA College Division 1973–1977: NCAA Division II 1978-present: NCAA Division I–AA/FCS Conference memberships 1899–1928: Independent 1929–1970: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association 1971–1979: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference 1980–1983: Independent 1984–present: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Historic first 1976, Morgan State played Grambling State in the first American college football game in Asia. Morgan State lost 42–16 in Tokyo, Japan. Championships Black college football national championships: 1933, 1937, 1943, 1944, 1946, 1949, 1967 CIAA championships: 1930, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1946, 1949, 1956, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1967 MEAC championships: 1971, 1976 (Co-Champs), 1979, 2014 (Co-Champs) Rivals Morgan State and Howard participate in the Howard–Morgan State football rivalry. Towson University and Morgan State share a rivalry called The Battle for Greater Baltimore. Playoff appearances NCAA Division I-AA/FCS The Bears have made one appearance in the Division I-AA/FCS playoffs, with a combined record of 0-1. NCAA Division II The Bears made one appearance in the Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 0-1. Head Coaches Notable alumni Fifty three former Morgan players have gone on to play professional football. Thirty nine players went to the NFL, eight to the CFL, three to the WFL and one each to the AAFC, the Arena Football League and the AIFA. At least one player has gone to the NFL every decade since 1950 from Morgan State. Former Morgan Bears Len Ford, Leroy Kelly, Willie Lanier and Rosey Brown are members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. See also List of black college football classics References External links Official website American football teams established in 1898 1898 establishments in Maryland
The Capitol Hill Pride Festival is an annual one-day pride festival that is geared towards the LGBT community and is a prelude to the Seattle Pridefest event. CHPF takes place on the last Saturday of June every year, in the Capitol Hill area. The festival includes three music stages: La Cocina Santiago, Julia's on Broadway and the main stage. Ever since its debut in 2009 by director Charlette LeFevre, historic performers include Leon Hendrix, Jinkx Monsoon, Eriam Sisters, Mary Lambert, and Massive Monkeys, with appearances by Jim McDermott, Ed Murray and budding local acts like DJ John Judge and Sarey Savy History As of 2013, the estimated attendance was over 30,000 attendees. Sponsors include Wells Fargo, Pride Foundation, Kelcema Productions and many others that are listed on the website year after year. To this day, Charlette LeFevre and Philip Lipson program the event. References LGBT events in Washington (state) Festivals in Seattle
During the 1985–86 English football season, Reading F.C. competed in the Football League Third Division where they finished in 1st position with 94 points. Reading set a new league record during the season for the most consecutive wins from the start of a season (13). Squad Results Reading's score comes first Legend Football League Division Three Table FA Cup League Cup Associate Members Cup Squad statistics Appearances and goals \|} Top scorers See also 1985–86 in English football References Reading 1985–86 season at Royalsrecord.co.uk Reading F.C. seasons Reading Reading F.C.
Neureclipsis is a genus of tube maker caddisflies in the family Polycentropodidae. There are at least 8 described species in Neureclipsis. Taxonomic note: Type species: Phryganea bimaculata C Linnaeus (monobasic). Species Neureclipsis bimaculata (Linnaeus, 1758) Neureclipsis crepuscularis (Walker, 1852) Neureclipsis kyotoensis Iwata, 1927 Neureclipsis melco Ross, 1947 Neureclipsis napaea Neboiss, 1986 Neureclipsis parvula Banks, 1907 Neureclipsis piersoni Frazer & Harris, 1991 Neureclipsis valida (Walker, 1852) References Further reading External links NCBI Taxonomy Browser, Neureclipsis External links Trichoptera genera
The Fugas class (named for Fougasse) were a group of minesweepers built for the Soviet Navy in the 1930s and 1940s. The Soviet designations were Project 3, Project 53, Project 53-U and Project 58. Design The design specification was issued in 1930 and the design was approved in 1931. The project numbers (3, 53, 53-U or 58) were retroactively applied in 1939. The ships were built with steel hulls using a mixed welding and riveted construction. Crew section was additionally coated by wood laminate for the thermal isolation. The vessel interior was split into nine water-proof compartments. Vessels were intended to be very habitable in long voyages, with central heating, sauna and even cinema apparatus. Mine-sweeping equipment consisted of three towed trails. Various attempts to fit the leading trails were not successful. Also, the magnetic trails were fitted starting from 1944, followed soon by acoustic trails. Survivability against magnetic-sensing mines was provided by 3-section degaussing coils. Wartime operation have resulted in several field modifications, of which typical the increase of anti-aircraft armaments, usually at the expense of the amount of carried mines and artillery shells – due to the limited stability of the vessel. The turnover maximal recovering force angle was just 38 degrees with standard load. The crew was also provided with small arms (one Degtyaryov machine gun and 15 rifles) for the onshore fire support. Finally, the minesweepers were capable to carry up to ten 45mm anti-tank guns and up to 600 infantry with light armament. The design was considered generally satisfactory, the design flaws resulting in reduced seaworthiness, survivability and insufficient stability being gradually rectified in later sub-types. The intrinsic problems of relatively poor maneuverability and draft too deep for minesweeper (resulting in frequent vessel destruction in minefields) were impossible to fix though. Several versions were produced: Project 3 (1930) – 8 vessels, crew complement 52 men. Project 53 (1933) – 10 vessels, rigid ballast, improvement of steering gear, doors and hatches Project 53-U (1937) – 17 vessels, widened hull, increased AA guns, crew complement 66 men Project 58 (1937) – 7 vessels, improved compartmentalization and stability, better diesel engines rated to each Ships A total of 44 ships were built, although 2 latest ships were never completed to minesweeper specifications. The vessels with a single-digit designations (T-1 to T-8) were assigned to Pacific Fleet, T-201 to T-221 – to the Baltic fleet, and T-401 to T-415 – to the Black Sea fleet. See also List of ships of the Soviet Navy List of ships of Russia by project number References Further reading External links Fugas-type minesweeper – type description and vessels list Soviet navy minesweepers: Минно-тральные корабли List of Soviet navy minesweepers: Cоветское оружие времен Второй Мировой Войны Тральщики Mine warfare vessel classes Minesweepers of the Soviet Navy Ships of the Korean People's Navy
Trøllanes () is a village at the northern end of the Faroese island of Kalsoy in the municipality of Klaksvík. Its postal code is FO 798. A tunnel to the village of Mikladalur to the south, the Trøllanestunnilin, was completed in 1985. Trøllanes is noted for its meat specialty, Garnatálg, made by kneading sheep fat. Trøllanes and Mikladalur formerly constituted the commune of Mikladalur, before being incorporated into Klaksvík. The name of the village means 'Troll peninsula'. The village name Origin story is that in the old days, the village was visited every Twelfth Night, by trolls from the surrounding mountains, and the villagers had to flee and seek shelter for the night in the neighbouring village of Mikladalur. And it is this which has given the village its name. One year on Twelfth Night however, there was an old woman, who wasn't able to make the trip to the next village due to infirmity, and she hid under the table in the living room, when the trolls came. They danced and partied and made such a noise that the old woman, in fear called out the name of Christ. When the trolls heard the holy name, they stopped partying and cursed the old woman, and left the village, and have never bothered it again. When the villagers returned they expected to find the old lady dead, but she was alive and able to tell them about the night's events. See also List of towns in the Faroe Islands Populated places in the Faroe Islands
Vlad Cotuna (born 4 November 1990) is a Romanian gymnast. He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics. References External links 1990 births Living people Romanian male artistic gymnasts Olympic gymnasts for Romania Gymnasts at the 2012 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Timișoara European Games competitors for Romania Gymnasts at the 2015 European Games
DWCW (96.3 FM), broadcasting as Barangay LS 96.3, is a radio station owned and operated by GMA Network. The station's studio and transmitter are located at the 3rd. Level, A. Bichara Silverscreens Entertainment Center, Magallanes St. cor. T. Alonzo St., Brgy. Oro Site, Legazpi, Albay. It broadcasts daily from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. References External links Barangay FM stations Radio stations in Legazpi, Albay Radio stations established in 1997
Meu Amor (My Love) is a Portuguese telenovela (soap opera) which aired from October 19, 2009 to October 23, 2010 on TVI. The show won the 2010 International Emmy award for best telenovela. Synopsis In the midst of the beautiful flowers and views of Alentejo, Mel Fontes works on a homestead as a peasant, being the daughter of the homestead's homekeeper. However, clandestinely, she's the girlfriend of Bernardo Machado de Castro, the son of the homestead's owner. Because they know Bernardo's father won't support such love, they plan on escaping, but they get caught and Mel and her sister Clara are banned from the homestead, while Bernardo is forced to go with the father alongside Rafael Vargas Mota, the son of millionaire Caetano Vargas Mota, and the homekeeper/Mel and Clara's father in a flower-exportation business trip to Amsterdam, but the flight is fatal because the plane crashes a few miles before reaching its destination. The crash kills the homestead owner and keeper and Rafael as well, except Bernardo who is missing. Who loses more beloved for the tragedy is Patrícia, Rafael's wife, and Bernardo's sister, who is in charge of guaranteeing that Mel and Clara really are away from the homestead, though she gives them money. Caetano ain't too happy either, because Rafael is for him his only heir since he doesn't talk with his daughter Helena, the owner of a big fashion workshop, for many years. Although his luck changes when he finds a letter, written by the homekeeper before he left to Amsterdam only to die - the letter reads that either Mel or Clara, his daughters, is Caetano's illegitimate daughter, and he will do anything and everything to find who is her. While that happens, Mel and Clara are accepted in the home of their extremely greedy uncle Horácio, who is believed to have a huge fortune, but is in misery, which only his troubled and clumsy accountant Cláudio knows about. Cláudio will fall in love with Mel, but will have to dispute her when she finds out Bernardo is alive, and returns to Portugal to refind his love and family. As for Helena, a woman who feared love for a long time, will refind it as she gets engaged with taxi driver Quim, despite having to dispute it with Patrícia, who finds love with said man. Things get a little tricky for Helena, when her supposedly deceased mother Estela returns, 22 years after her death simulation, to conclude her personal revenge on her daughter for the death of someone she loved... Cast Main cast Margarida Marinho as Helena de Aguiar Vargas Mota Alexandra Lencastre as Patrícia Machado de Castro Vargas Mota Correia Paulo Pires as Joaquim António Correia (Quim) Rita Pereira as Carmelita Fontes/Vargas Mota (Mel) Marco D'Almeida as Bernardo Machado de Castro Rodrigo Menezes as Cláudio Rodrigues José Wallenstein as Alberto Fonseca Cristina Homem de Mello as Fernanda Lopes Fonseca Isabel Medina as Glória Lopes Gouveia António Pedro Cerdeira as Leonardo Correia Patrícia Tavares as Dolores Maria Junqueira Núria Madruga as Camila Correia Machado de Castro Susana Arrais as Dulce da Boa Morte Dina Félix da Costa as Elisa Lopes Sofia Ribeiro as Clara Fontes Francisco Côrte-Real as Valentim Mendes Joana Duarte as Maria Lopes Gouveia Pedro Barroso as Jorge de Aguiar Vargas Mota Ana Catarina Afonso as Judite Maria Guest cast Márcia Breia as Adelaide Raposo Elisa Lisboa as Inácia da Purificação Maria Emília Correia as Lurdes Correia Lídia Franco as Estela de Aguiar Vargas Mota Manuel Cavaco as Horácio Barqueta Nicolau Breyner as Caetano Vargas Mota Children Alexandre Jorge as Miguel Lopes Fonseca Inês Seco as Diana Correia Awards and nominations References External links Meu Amor on TVI 2009 telenovelas 2009 Portuguese television series debuts 2010 Portuguese television series endings Televisão Independente telenovelas Portuguese-language telenovelas International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela
Elisha Jessop (1843 – October 24, 1918) was a Canadian doctor and politician. Born in Norfolk County, England, Jessop emigrated to Canada with his family in 1849. They settled in the small rural community of Reach, Ontario. He was educated in various rural schools before graduating from the Toronto Normal School in 1864. After working as a teacher in several smaller communities, Jessop entered the University of Toronto, graduating in 1870. He immediately enrolled in the university's medical school, and graduated as a medical doctor in 1875. Jessop set up a practice in the town of Jordan, Ontario. After a decade there, he returned to England for further studies, eventually returning to Canada and settling in St. Catharines in 1887. In 1898, at the age of 55, Jessop entered Ontario politics, successfully standing as the Conservative candidate for the riding of Lincoln. This began a twenty-year political career of which twelve were spent as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Jessop died of heart problems while still in office and is buried at Victoria Lawn Cemetery in St. Catharines. External links Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario Obituary from The St. Catharines Standard, October 25, 1918 1843 births 1918 deaths Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario MPPs English emigrants to pre-Confederation Ontario
Caców is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Nagłowice, within Jędrzejów County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately east of Nagłowice, north-west of Jędrzejów, and south-west of the regional capital Kielce. References Villages in Jędrzejów County
The Southern Illinois Salukis baseball team represents Southern Illinois University in NCAA Division I college baseball. They are part of the Missouri Valley Conference. Twenty-four Saluki Baseball alumni have gone on to the Major Leagues. History On June 20, 2019, Southern Illinois University Director of Athletics Jerry Kill announced Lance Rhodes as the program's new head coach. Rhodes is a Sikeston, Missouri, native, and joined the Saluki baseball program from the University of Missouri, where he had served as the head assistant and recruiting coordinator. Prior to his time at the University of Missouri, Rhodes served as the recruiting coordinator at Southeast Missouri State University; helping them to three years of program dominance by winning three straight Ohio Valley Conference championships (2014, 2015, 2016). SIU baseball started as a club sport in 1921, lasting until 1924. From 1925 until 1946, the school did not have a baseball program. In 1947, Abe Martin revived the program as an intercollegiate sport and it has remained ever since, being an elite program in the late 1960s through the 1980s. SIU plays its home games at Itchy Jones Stadium. SIU in the NCAA tournament SIU has a proud history in the NCAA baseball tournament, held in Omaha since 1950 and at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium from 1950 through 2010. They have made the College World Series 5 times and finished as the national champion runner-up twice (losing out to the University of Southern California Trojans both times) and as third-place finishers twice. Head coaches Notable former players Sam Coonrod, current Major League Baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies Jim Dwyer, Retired Major League Baseball outfielder Steve Finley, Retired Major League Baseball center fielder, 5-time Gold Glove winner, 2-time All-Star Jason Frasor, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals Joe Hall, Retired Major League Baseball pitcher Jerry Hairston Jr., Major League Baseball second baseman for the San Diego Padres Duane Kuiper, Retired Major League Baseball second baseman, announcer, commentator for EA Sports baseball video games Al Levine, Former Major League Baseball pitcher currently pitching for the Newark Bears of the independent Atlantic League. Dan Radison, current Major League Baseball 1st base coach for the Washington Nationals Dave Stieb, Retired Major League Baseball pitcher, 7 Time All-Star, Pitched No-Hitter on September 2, 1990. Bill Stein, Retired Major League Baseball infielder See also List of NCAA Division I baseball programs References
Wachseldorn is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. History Wachseldorn is first mentioned in 1293 as Wachseldorn. The farms and land that now make up Wachseldorn were originally part of the Herrschaft of Diessbach. In 1356 it was donated to Interlaken Abbey. Around 1399, the area was administered by the Bernese Röthenbach court. In 1528 Bern adopted the new faith of the Protestant Reformation and suppressed Interlaken Abbey. Whatever claims the Abbey still had to Wachseldorn were transferred to Bern after the Abbey was closed. In the following year, Wachseldorn became part of the bailiwick of Signau in the district of Konolfingen. In 1864 it was moved to the Thun District. In 1805 the municipalities of Buchholterberg and Wachseldorn-Gützenschwendi merged to form a single municipality. However, the relationship was short lived and following disagreements, they separated into Wachseldorn and Buchholterberg in 1823. Originally it was part of the large parish of Oberdiessbach. It became part of the parish of Buchholterberg in 1860. Today about three-quarters of jobs in the municipality are in agriculture, though many residents commute to jobs in or around Thun. The first school in the municipality was probably built in 1660, though very little is known about that building. The current school sits on the same site as an earlier school from 1832. The current building dates back to 1957. A kindergarten was added in 1980. On 21 March 2011 the town council made the decision to close the school as attendance numbers had dropped. The kindergarten remains open, but primary and secondary students travel to Buchholterberg or Oberlangenegg. Geography Wachseldorn has an area of . As of the 2006 survey, a total of or 70.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 24.7% is forested. Of rest of the municipality or 5.1% is settled (buildings or roads), or 0.3% is either rivers or lakes. From the same survey, housing and buildings made up 3.7% and transportation infrastructure made up 1.4%. A total of 23.6% of the total land area is heavily forested and 1.1% is covered with orchards or small clusters of trees. Of the agricultural land, 17.9% is used for growing crops and 51.4% is pasturage, while 1.1% is used for orchards or vine crops. All the water in the municipality is flowing water. The farms and small settlements that make up the municipality are scattered around the Buchholterberg mountain. It consists of the villages of Wachseldorn-Dorf and Süderen. On 31 December 2009 Amtsbezirk Thun, the municipality's former district, was dissolved. On the following day, 1 January 2010, it joined the newly created Verwaltungskreis Thun. Coat of arms The blazon of the municipal coat of arms is Or a Shrub Branch with Thorns Sable and leaved Vert. Demographics Wachseldorn has a population () of . , 0.9% of the population are resident foreign nationals. Between the last 2 years (2010-2012) the population was unchanged. Migration accounted for -2.6%, while births and deaths accounted for -1.8%. All of the population () speaks German as their first language. , the population was 51.9% male and 48.1% female. The population was made up of 123 Swiss men (51.9% of the population) and (0.0%) non-Swiss men. There were 112 Swiss women (47.3%) and 2 (0.8%) non-Swiss women. Of the population in the municipality, 161 or about 57.3% were born in Wachseldorn and lived there in 2000. There were 95 or 33.8% who were born in the same canton, while 13 or 4.6% were born somewhere else in Switzerland, and 1 or 0.4% were born outside of Switzerland. , children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 21.1% of the population, while adults (20–64 years old) make up 57.0% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 21.9%. , there were 123 people who were single and never married in the municipality. There were 139 married individuals, 13 widows or widowers and 6 individuals who are divorced. , there were 25 households that consist of only one person and 10 households with five or more people. , a total of 81 apartments (89.0% of the total) were permanently occupied, while 6 apartments (6.6%) were seasonally occupied and 4 apartments (4.4%) were empty. , the construction rate of new housing units was 4.4 new units per 1000 residents. In 2012, single family homes made up 22.2% of the total housing in the municipality. The historical population is given in the following chart: Economy , Wachseldorn had an unemployment rate of 2.58%. , there were a total of 78 people employed in the municipality. Of these, there were 53 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 23 businesses involved in this sector. No one was employed in the secondary sector. The tertiary sector employs 25 people, with 12 businesses in this sector. There were 150 residents of the municipality who were employed in some capacity, of which females made up 41.3% of the workforce. there were a total of 56 full-time equivalent jobs. The number of jobs in the primary sector was 39, all of which were in agriculture. There was one manufacturing job in the municipality. The number of jobs in the tertiary sector was 16. In the tertiary sector; 10 or 62.5% were in wholesale or retail sales or the repair of motor vehicles, 2 or 12.5% were in the movement and storage of goods, 3 or 18.8% were in a hotel or restaurant. , there were 16 workers who commuted into the municipality and 91 workers who commuted away. The municipality is a net exporter of workers, with about 5.7 workers leaving the municipality for every one entering. A total of 59 workers (78.7% of the 75 total workers in the municipality) both lived and worked in Wachseldorn. Of the working population, 9.3% used public transportation to get to work, and 54% used a private car. The local and cantonal tax rate in Wachseldorn is one of the lowest in the canton. In 2012 the average local and cantonal tax rate on a married resident, with two children, of Wachseldorn making 150,000 CHF was 12.5%, while an unmarried resident's rate was 18.7%. For comparison, the average rate for the entire canton in 2011, was 14.2% and 22.0%, while the nationwide average was 12.3% and 21.1% respectively. In 2010 there were a total of 84 tax payers in the municipality. Of that total, 14 made over 75,000 CHF per year. There was one person who made between 15,000 and 20,000 per year. The greatest number of workers, 26, made between 40,000 and 50,000 CHF per year. The average income of the over 75,000 CHF group in Wachseldorn was 87,943 CHF, while the average across all of Switzerland was 131,244 CHF. In 2011 a total of 2.3% of the population received direct financial assistance from the government. Politics In the 2011 federal election the most popular party was the Swiss People's Party (SVP) which received 68.2% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the Conservative Democratic Party (BDP) (10.4%), the Evangelical People's Party (EVP) (4.7%) and the Green Party (4.6%). In the federal election, a total of 114 votes were cast, and the voter turnout was 61.6%. Religion From the , 248 or 88.3% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, while 9 or 3.2% were Roman Catholic. Of the rest of the population, there were 6 individuals (or about 2.14% of the population) who belonged to another Christian church. 8 (or about 2.85% of the population) belonged to no church, are agnostic or atheist, and 10 individuals (or about 3.56% of the population) did not answer the question. Education In Wachseldorn about 47.3% of the population have completed non-mandatory upper secondary education, and 6.9% have completed additional higher education (either university or a Fachhochschule). Of the 10 who had completed some form of tertiary schooling listed in the census, 80.0% were Swiss men, 20.0% were Swiss women. The Canton of Bern school system provides one year of non-obligatory Kindergarten, followed by six years of Primary school. This is followed by three years of obligatory lower Secondary school where the students are separated according to ability and aptitude. Following the lower Secondary students may attend additional schooling or they may enter an apprenticeship. During the 2012-13 school year, there were a total of 17 students attending kindergarten classes in Wachseldorn. Of the kindergarten students, 11.8% were permanent or temporary residents of Switzerland (not citizens) and had a different mother language than the classroom language. , there were a total of 18 students attending any school in the municipality. Of those, 8 both lived and attended school in the municipality, while 10 students came from another municipality. During the same year, 31 residents attended schools outside the municipality. References Municipalities of the canton of Bern
Lindley Rae Naismith is a New Zealand architect. She established Scarlet Architects and went on to co-create the Scarlet Prize in Architecture. Naismith has performed the role of judge for the New Zealand Home of the Year Award as well as the Te Kahui Wahaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects awards. She is a fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects and in 2017 won the Munro Diversity Award at the Architecture + Women NZ Dulux Awards. Biography Naismith grew up in Whangārei with three siblings. Her father was a mariner at Northport and her mother had been a nurse before her marriage. Naismith studied architecture at the University of Auckland, graduating in 1982. Her first job was at the Auckland Regional Authority, followed by positions in small architectural firms. In 1987, she opened her own practice, Lindley Naismith: Naismith Architects. Naismith shared an office with fellow architect Jane Aimer and in 2000 the pair joined their businesses and established Aimer Naismith Architects. Mike Dowsett joined the company shortly afterwards and it was renamed Scarlet Architects. In 2018, Naismith and Aimer created the Scarlet Prize in Architecture, awarded annually to a high-achieving female student at the University of Auckland. In 2009, Aimer and Naismith designed and built identical townhouses, with shared common areas, in Newmarket for themselves and their extended families to live in. Naismith has been judge for the New Zealand Home of the Year Award and several Te Kahui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects awards. From 2019 to 2021, Naismith was co-chair of Architecture + Women NZ. She is a fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects and has been chair of the institute's Auckland branch. Awards and honours In 2017, Naismith won the Munro Diversity Award at the Architecture + Women NZ Dulux Awards. References Living people 20th-century New Zealand architects 21st-century New Zealand architects New Zealand women architects Year of birth missing (living people) University of Auckland alumni Fellows of the New Zealand Institute of Architects People from Whangārei
Executive Stress is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1986 to 1988. Produced by Thames Television, it first aired on 20 October 1986. After three series, the last episode aired on 27 December 1988. Written by George Layton, Executive Stress stars Penelope Keith as Caroline Fairchild, a middle-aged woman who decides to go back to work. Her husband, Donald, is played by Geoffrey Palmer in the first series. However, Palmer was unable to return for the second series, so Peter Bowles played Donald in the remaining two series. Keith and Bowles had previously appeared together in the BBC comedy series, To the Manor Born. Production The programme was set in the world of publishing as it was one of the few industries of the era dominated by women, meaning Donald and Caroline could realistically be on an equal footing at work. Producer John Howard Davies, commissioned a second series before the first series had even aired. The opening theme, "Why We Fell in Love," was performed by Julie Covington. The lyrics were written by Sir Tim Rice with the instrumentals composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Cast Penelope Keith – Caroline Fairchild (née Fielding) Geoffrey Palmer – Donald Fairchild (series 1) Peter Bowles – Donald Fairchild (series 2 and 3) Harry Ditson – Edgar Frankland Jr Elizabeth Counsell – Anthea Duxbury Mark Caven – Anthony Hilary Gish – Nicky Richard Marner – Herman Ginsberg (series 1) Timothy Carlton – Peter Stuart (series 1) David Neville – Peter Stuart (series 2) Lorraine Doyle – Jackie (series 1 and 2) Ben Robertson – Stephen Cass (series 1 and 2) Wanda Ventham – Sylvia (series 2) Donald Pickering – Gordon (series 2) Vincent Brimble – Tim Jackson (series 3) Geoffrey Whitehead – Peter Davenport (series 3) Plot After 25 years of marriage, mother-of-five Caroline Fairchild decides to go back to work. Her husband Donald would like her to work part-time in their home town of Amersham in Buckinghamshire. Instead she gets a job in London as an Editorial Director for a company called Oasis Publishing. At the company she is reunited with her former secretary, Anthea Duxbury, who is a sales export director. Oasis Publishing is owned by the American Frankland Corporation, which is run by Edgar Frankland, Jr., the son of the corporation's boss. On Caroline's first day at work, The Frankland Corporation takes over Ginsberg Publishing, the company that Donald works for. Donald is moved to Oasis, and Caroline and he find themselves working together. However, an unwritten rule at Frankland states that married couples cannot work together, so they have to pretend not to know each other, so Caroline uses her maiden name of Fielding. In Series Two, Edgar finds out they are married, but does not sack them and makes them joint managing directors of Oasis. Episodes Three series of Executive Stress were broadcast from 1986 to 1988. The first series, made of seven episodes, aired on Mondays at 20:00 following Coronation Street, as did the six-episode second series. The third series, also of six episodes, aired on Tuesdays at 20.30 following The Bill. Series 1: 1986 Series 2: 1987 Series 3: 1988 Broadcast around the world In the United States, many PBS member stations aired at least the first series in the 1980s and 1990s. Reruns of the series also aired in 2009 in Australia on ABC Television. DVD release The complete first and second series of Executive Stress were released on 26 April 2010 and 24 January 2011, by Network, The third (and final) series was finally released on 20 May 2013, followed by a complete series set (consisting all three series) on 13 August 2018. See also The Cara Williams Show, an American sitcom of 1964–1965 with a similar premise. References External links 1986 British television series debuts 1988 British television series endings 1980s British sitcoms ITV sitcoms Television series by Fremantle (company) Television shows produced by Thames Television English-language television shows 1980s British workplace comedy television series Television shows shot at Teddington Studios
The Saint Kitts and Nevis Defence Force is the military of Saint Kitts and Nevis. It currently consists of an infantry unit (the St. Kitts Nevis Regiment) and a maritime unit (the St. Kitts Nevis Coast Guard). Both units have regular and reserve elements, all of which fall under the command Force Headquarters (FHQ, SKNDF). The current Commander of the SKNDF is Lt. Col. J. Anthony Comrie. The SKNDF has an active force of 300 personnel with a corps of 150 cadets. The commander takes orders from the Minister of National Security. Mission The primary mission of the Infantry element is the internal security of St Kitts and Nevis, in conjunction with the local police, while the Coast Guard is responsible for guarding the country's territorial waters and enforcing ecological regulations. One of the major roles of the entire organization is drug trade interception, which is often undertaken together with the local police, the United States Coast Guard, the Royal Navy, the Royal Netherlands Navy and the French Navy. The SKNDF is also used in the provision of relief after natural disasters and in overseas peacekeeping roles, principally within the Regional Security System. History The SKNDF was originally formed as a volunteer unit in 1896 in response to riots in several sugar plantations. One such riot is commonly known as the Portuguese Riot which took place at Needsmust Estate and resulted in the destruction of a large number of properties. Therefore, the British Government determined that it was necessary to establish a local force to combat future riots until reinforcements could arrive from Great Britain. The force originally consisted of an Infantry unit and a Cavalry unit, however, the latter was later disbanded and absorbed into the Infantry. The regular defence force did not come into being however until 1967, when it was decided that a regular army was needed following public disturbances on the island of Anguilla, which was attempting to secede from its federation with Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the determination that the existing volunteer force was not adequately trained to deal with the situation. The first Defence's manpower came from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force's Tactical Unit and the Special Service Unit. The forming of the regular defence force was a major policy of the ruling Labour Party, and was adamantly opposed by the opposition People's Action Movement (PAM). When the PAM came to power in 1980, they made the decision to disband the regular force, leaving only the reserve. The election of Denzil Douglas in 1995 saw the new government reform the regulars. Regular Corps The regular corps of the SKNDF consists of: 'A' Company: This is the regular infantry unit of the SKNDF. It is under the command of a captain, and consists of an HQ and three rifle platoons. Support and Services Platoon: This is the administrative and logistics element, and includes two other individual units: The Agricultural Corps Coast Guard: This is the marine element, and is divided into three sub-units: CG Headquarters Engineer Unit Flotilla – this is responsible for the operation of the five vessels of the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard's lone off-shore patrol vessel was donated by the United States Equipment 3x Daimler Ferret FV-702 4x4 Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Land Rover Defender 4x4 Sterling MK-4 9mm SubMachine Gun (SMG) FN-FAL 50-00 L-1A1 7.62mm Semi-Automatic Rifle (SAR) FN-MAG 7.62mm Light Machine Gun (LMG) L-16A-1 81mm Mortar M16A4 5.56mm NATO Assault Rifle M16A3 5.56mm NATO Assault Rifle M16A2 5.56mm NATO Assault Rifle M4A1 5.56mm NATO Carbine Organization Force Headquarters Saint Kitts and Nevis Regiment Combat Service and Support Unit Reserve Corps The reserve corps of the SKNDF consists of: 'B' Company: This is the reserve infantry unit, and mirrors 'A' Company in structure. Coast Guard: This provides reserves for the Coast Guard. St Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Band: The Saint Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Band founded in the early 1930s and serves as the official military band of the country. It has varied in size over the years, from a low of 15 to a high of 48. A subunit of the Band is the Corps of Drums. The band is led by a Director of Music, which is currently Captain Sylvester Charles. St Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Cadet Corps: consisting of 150 cadets (80 senior & 70 junior) Facilities Kitts and Nevis Defence Headquarters Building at Camp Springfield Coast Guard Base at Bird Rock Bath Village See also Regional Security System References External links St. Kitts and Nevis Regiments of Caribbean nations British colonial regiments Military units and formations established in 1896 Military units and formations of British Leeward Islands in World War II
This is a list of terrorist incidents in 2023, including attacks by violent non-state actors for political motives. Note that terrorism related to drug wars and cartel violence is not included. Ongoing military conflicts are listed separately. Guidelines To be included, entries must be notable (have a stand-alone article) and described by a consensus of reliable sources as "terrorism". List entries must comply with the guidelines outlined in the manual of style under MOS:TERRORIST. Casualties figures in this list are the total casualties of the incident including immediate casualties and later casualties (such as people who succumbed to their wounds long after the attacks occurred). Casualties listed are the victims. Perpetrator casualties are listed separately (e.g. x (+y) indicate that x victims and y perpetrators were killed/injured). Casualty totals may be underestimated or unavailable due to a lack of information. A figure with a plus (+) sign indicates that at least that many people have died (e.g. 10+ indicates that at least 10 people have died) – the actual toll could be considerably higher. A figure with a plus (+) sign may also indicate that over that number of people are victims. If casualty figures are 20 or more, they will be shown in bold. In addition, figures for casualties more than 50 will also be underlined. Incidents are limited to one per location per day. If multiple attacks occur in the same place on the same day, they will be merged into a single incident. In addition to the guidelines above, the table also includes the following categories: List Total incidents: References 2023-related lists Terrorism-related lists
Macrogomphus wynaadicus is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Description and habitat It is a medium-sized dragonfly with its thorax black, having two thick yellow ante-humeral stripes. Abdomen is black, marked with citron-yellow paired spots. Segment 2 has a dorsal stripe broken at its centre. Segment 3 has a large base-lateral dorsal spot. Segments 4 to 6 have similar, but smaller spots. Segment 7 has the basal half marked with yellow. Segments 8 and 9 have baso-lateral triangular spots. Segment 8 is very broad, segment 9 is tapering from base to apex, and nearly as long as segments 7 and 8 together as peculiar in genus Macrogomphus. It looks very similar to Macrogomphus annulatus; but can be distinguished by the paired spots on abdominal segments 3 to 6 instead of complete rings. The species is found in forested streams where it breeds. See also List of odonates of India List of odonata of Kerala References Gomphidae Taxa named by Frederic Charles Fraser Insects described in 1924
Czech political crisis in 1997–1998 started as a result of irregularities in finances of Civic Democratic Party (ODS). It peaked with so-called Sarajevo atentate, an attempt to remove Václav Klaus from leadership of Civic Democratic Party. The attempt occurred during Klaus' visit in Sarajevo. Crisis led to split in ODS and snap election in 1998. History Civic Democratic Party (ODS) led by Václav Klaus won 1996 legislative election but its coalition with Civic Democratic Alliance and Christian and Democratic Union – Czechoslovak People's Party was short of majority by one seat. Coalition then formed minority cabinet tolerated by Czech Social Democratic Party. Instability of government also worsened with economical problems of the country. Annual report of finances for 1995 showed that biggest sponsors of ODS are Lajos Bács a Radjiv M. Sinha. These names were revealed to be fictional and speculations that Milan Šrejber is the real sponsor behind these names showed up in media. Šrejber privatised Třinec Iron and Steel Works. These speculations were revealed to be true. Deputy CHairman of ODS Libor Novák accepted responsibility for the irregularities. Mladá Fronta Dnes informed on 28 November 1997 that ODS has a secret bank account in Switzerland. Josef Zieleniec then stepped down as Deputy Chairman of ODS and from position of Minister of Foreign affairs. Civic Democratic Alliance and Christian and Democratic Union – Czechoslovak People's Party then left the government. Government ministers of ODS Jan Ruml and Ivan Pilip publicly appealed to Václav Klaus to step down as a leader of ODS. Klaus was at the time in Sarajevo. Klaus himself called their actions Sarajevo atentate which referred to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. This helped Klaus to interpret the situation in his favor. When Klaus returned from Sarajevo, he resigned as Prime Minister. This led to appointment of interim government. Klaus remained as leader of ODS. Civic Democrats held leadership election on 14 December 1997. Jan Ruml decided to run against Klaus. Klaus won by very large margin and remained leader of the Civic Democratic Party. Ruml's and Pilip's wing then left the party and on 17 January 1998 formed Freedom Union (US). US quickly became second strongest party according to polls having more than 10%. Poll by STEM had Freedom Union on 18% while Civic Democrats would receive only 8%. Remains of ODS united behind Klaus who was during campaign for snap election in June presented as the only strong leader of Czech right. ODS then received 28% during the election which was above expectations. On the other hand, received 8.6% of votes. Czech Social Democratic Party won the election but was unable to form majority government. Klaus then signed Opposition Agreement with Social Democratic leader Miloš Zeman. Zeman became the new Prime Minister supported by Civic Democrats. Klaus became Speaker of Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic. Opposition Agreement allowed ODS to participate in management of the country. References 1997 in the Czech Republic 1998 in the Czech Republic Politics of the Czech Republic Civic Democratic Party (Czech Republic) Freedom Union – Democratic Union Czech
WBVC was a freeform high school radio station located in Pomfret, Connecticut. Directly affiliated with Pomfret School, the station was funded through a gift from Bill and Virginia Cargill, whose initials, BVC, formed the station's call letters. WBVC signed on in 2001. The station's license was surrendered to the Federal Communications Commission on April 28, 2022, and cancelled September 19, 2022. References External links BVC Pomfret, Connecticut Radio stations established in 2001 2001 establishments in Connecticut Radio stations disestablished in 2022 2022 disestablishments in Connecticut Defunct radio stations in the United States BVC High school radio stations in the United States
Hope Woodlands is a civil parish in the High Peak district of Derbyshire, England. The parish contains eight listed buildings that are recorded in the National Heritage List for England. All the listed buildings are designated at Grade II, the lowest of the three grades, which is applied to "buildings of national importance and special interest". The parish consists of moorland and countryside, and there are no significant settlements. The listed buildings consist of farmhouses, farm buildings, a milestone, and two bridges. Buildings References Citations Sources Lists of listed buildings in Derbyshire
Iyevlevo () is a rural locality (a village) in Kisnemskoye Rural Settlement, Vashkinsky District, Vologda Oblast, Russia. The population was 2 as of 2002. Geography Iyevlevo is located 29 km northeast of Lipin Bor (the district's administrative centre) by road. Petukhovo is the nearest rural locality. References Rural localities in Vashkinsky District
Jacco Eltingh and Mark Koevermans were the defending champions, but Eltingh did not participate this year. Koevermans partnered Marcelo Filippini, finishing runner-up. Tomás Carbonell and Francisco Roig won in the final 6–3, 6–4, against Marcelo Filippini and Mark Koevermans. Seeds Horacio de la Peña / Vojtěch Flégl (first round) Marc-Kevin Goellner / Lars Koslowski (first round) Marcelo Filippini / Mark Koevermans (final) Murphy Jensen / Olli Rahnasto (first round) Draw Draw References Draw ATP Athens Open 1992 ATP Tour
Lectron was a modular electronic experimentation kit designed to introduce youth to basic electronic circuits and theory. Description The Lectron kit consisted of electronic components installed within individual "building blocks" with a clear plastic base, an opaque white top with the component's schematic symbol and permanent magnets attached to the leads of the enclosed components. Each building block was magnetically attached to a metal plate serving both as a work surface and ground, eliminating the need for soldering, spring terminals or a breadboard. This gave the benefit of safety as well as the ability to rearrange the blocks to determine the effect on the circuit. The instruction manual gave instruction on the proper arrangement of the blocks as well as the function of each individual component's contribution to the final circuit. Experiments began with simple circuits such as a basic electric lamp circuit with switch and worked its way to a three-transistor radio with loudspeaker. The Raytheon models have not been officially sold in the US since 1969. The Lectron product was manufactured in Frankfurt, Germany and was available for sale with shipping world wide until 2021. History Europe The Lectron electronic blocks system and product was the exclusive and unique invention of Georg Greger in the early 1960s. He applied for a patent of his Electronik-baukasten (electronic building blocks) on May 7, 1965. He was issued a German patent #1228081 on May 18, 1967, and the American patent #3,447,249 was issued on June 3, 1969. The American patent filing of May 5, 1966 is particularly interesting because it includes additional drawings (e.g. the speaker and deluxe base plate) which the German patent did not have. There is also quite a bit more detail on how everything works. The Lectron was introduced in the German market by model train manufacturer Egger-Bahn. In 1967 Egger Bahn dissolved, and the Lectron product was moved to Deutsche Lectron GmbH, which became the sole manufacturer until 1972. Deutsche Lectron GmbH licensed the system worldwide to Braun, except for North America. In the United States, the Macalaster Scientific subsidiary of Raytheon became the licensee. In 1967, Braun acquired the original Egger-Bahn line from Deutsche Lectron GmbH. While the basic block design and the styrofoam storage case were retained, Dieter Rams and his team produced new outer packaging and a complete redesign of all manuals. They also supervised all expansions during the Braun era. Dietrich Lubs, designer of the iconic "round button" pocket calculator ET66, created the symbols for several new Demonstrations-System elements (classroom system using oversize blocks) like the logic gates of box 1300. In 1972, Braun spun off the Lectron business and joined it with Deutsche Lectron GmbH into Lectron GmbH. Manfred Walter, former head of the Lectron department at Braun, became the sole owner and continued development. In 2001, he donated the business, all stock, and all manufacturing tools to Reha Werkstatt Oberrad, a not-for-profit business creating adequate workplaces for the disabled. RWO continues to develop Lectron up to the present. From 1967 until 1972, Italian company INELCO (Industria Elettronica Comense SrI, Tavernerio, Como) operated as local distributor for Braun. Beginning in 1972 a set of eight products (Book System plus seven extensions) were sold as Sistema Lectron Serie 2000. From 1968 until 2001 INELCO provided translation for Braun and Lectron GmbH from German into seven languages (Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Italian and Swedish). North America Raytheon marketed the Lectron in two versions. The first version was called "Electronic Dominoes" and featured two models: the 800 and the 820. The second version, which began in May 1968, was sold as "Lectron" and saw an expansion of the product family to three new sets initially (the 800 and 820 model sets were repurposed as the Series 2 and Series 3 sets, with the packaging completely redesigned). This version included the Series 1 - 5 models and the Add-On Kits 1 - 5 which could be used to upgrade, for example, a Series 1 model into a Series 2 model. The "Electronic Dominoes" moniker was also dropped. The styrofoam molds were reused from the Egger packaging (although the Raytheon production packaging used white styrofoam instead of black), and the blocks themselves continued to be made in (West) Germany. The Series 3A reached the marketplace later, and offered 64 experiments. Add-On Kits 6 - 7 were added at the same time of the Series 3A's release. Raytheon also marketed a Series 3 model for Creative Playthings of Princeton, NJ which was sold as the 'S822 Lectron SCIII'. References External links LECTRON.INFO – The Ultimate Lectron Information Resource and Online Museum Reprint of 1967 Electronics Illustrated magazine article Photos and information at Retrothing.com Present-day Lectron website. An order form is available to purchase parts and models Products introduced in 1967 Educational toys Raytheon Company products German inventions
The 1998 Liga Perdana 1 season is the inaugural season of Liga Perdana 1. A total of 12 teams participated in the season. The teams were based from 10 best performing teams from 1997 Liga Perdana season. Penang and Olympic 2000 joins the league to complete the 12 teams list after winning the qualifying tournament. The season kicked off on April 4, 1998. Penang dominated the season and ended up winning the title. Teams 12 teams competing in the first season of Liga Perdana 1. Penang (1998 Liga Perdana 1 champions) Pahang Brunei Kedah Sabah Sarawak Perak Kuala Lumpur Negeri Sembilan Selangor (Relegated to Liga Perdana 2) Perlis (Relegated to Liga Perdana 2) Olympic 2000 (Relegated to Liga Perdana 2) League Table:- 1.Penang - 41 PTS (1998 Liga Perdana 1 Champions) 2.Pahang - 40 PTS 3.Brunei - 35 PTS 4.Kedah - 34 PTS 5.Sabah - 31 PTS 6.Sarawak - 30 PTS 7.Perak - 29 PTS 8.Kuala Lumpur - 29 PTS 9.Negeri Sembilan - 27 PTS 10.Selangor - 25 PTS (Relegated to Liga Perdana 2) 11.Perlis - 25 PTS (Relegated to Liga Perdana 2) 12.Olympic 2000 - 18 PTS (Relegated to Liga Perdana 2) Champions References Liga Perdana 1 seasons 1 Malaysia
Malik Sahib Khan Tiwana CSI (died 1879) was a Punjabi Muslim Rajput landowner during the British India. Biography Sahib Khan was born into the Rajput Tiwana family of Shahpur, the son of Ahmad Yar Khan Tiwana . On hearing news of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he requested and received permission to raise two hundred men of his clan for the service of the Government. He assisted in disarming the mutiny in Jhelum and was present at the destruction of the 26th Native Infantry. He thereafter marched to Hindustan where he assisted at Calpi. So impressed were the British by his Tiwana irregulars, that the a detachment was incorporated into the 2nd Mahratta Horse at Gwalior. As a reward for he received a land grant of nearly nine thousand acres in Kalpi, a life jagir worth 1,200 rupees and the title Khan Bahadur. In 1863 he built the first privately built canal on state leased land in the Punjab. His control of both land and water generated immense political and economic influence over his tenants. He died in 1879 when his son Malik Umar Hayat Khan was still a minor. Malik Sahib Khan Towana served in military service as well as in administrative positions. Malik Sahib Khan Towana was three times the administrator of Lucky Marwat, which is now a district headquarters of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The grave of Malik Sahib Khan Tawana is in Kalra village of Sargodha district. References 1879 deaths History of Punjab Punjabi people People from British India
ImpactMatters was an American charity assessment organization that evaluates the impact of charitable organizations. History ImpactMatters was founded in 2015 by Dean Karlan and Elijah Goldberg at Yale University and launched its charity assessment tool in November 2019. Counter to other evaluators which focus on overhead costs, ImpactMatters instead prioritized cost-effectiveness analysis. Funding for the organization came from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Goldsmith Foundation, Mulago Foundation, StickK and other private donors. In October 2020, ImpactMatters announced their acquisition by Charity Navigator. See also Charity Navigator Effective altruism GiveWell References External links ImpactMatters' official website Organizations established in 2015 2015 establishments in Connecticut Defunct organizations based in the United States Yale University
Callirhoe digitata, the fringed poppy mallow or standing wine cup, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to the U.S. states of Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, and Alabama, and introduced to Illinois. A perennial with magenta flowers, in the wild it prefers to grow in sunny areas with drier, more alkaline soils. Recommended for both formal and informal plantings, it is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8, and once established it is drought resistant. References digitata Garden plants of North America Endemic flora of the United States Flora of Kansas Flora of Oklahoma Flora of Missouri Flora of Arkansas Flora of Alabama Plants described in 1821
Fluor may refer to: Fluor, the name in several European languages of the chemical element Fluorine Fluor Corporation, multinational engineering and construction firm. Fluorite, a class of minerals Fluorophore, a fluorescent chemical compound See also Flour (disambiguation) Fleur (disambiguation)
Venzolasca (; ) is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica. Population See also Communes of the Haute-Corse department References Communes of Haute-Corse
Wadi Degla Sporting Club () is an Egyptian sports club. The club is related to Wadi Degla Holding, a construction company established in 1994. In 2009–10, it was promoted to the Egyptian Premier League for the first time in its history. History In 2009–10 Egyptian Second Division, Wadi Degla made history. The team defeated El-Sekka El-Hadid 3–1 in the last week of the competition to seal promotion to the highest level of football in Egypt, Egyptian Premier League, for the first time in its history. It took Wadi Degla only one season to gain promotion from the second division to the Premier League. This is a historical achievement that was only reached once before by Al-Mokawloon Al-Arab (a.k.a. Arab Contractors) in 1981. Associated clubs In 2003, English club Arsenal F.C. ran an academy training program with the club's youth system, the program is no longer operational. The following clubs are affiliated with Wadi Degla: Lierse Arsenal Ergotelis Honours League Egyptian Second Division Winners: 2009–10 Cups Egypt Cup Runners-up: 2012–13 Performance in CAF competitions FR = First round SR = Second round Performance in domestic competitions Current squad Out on loan Managers Hesham Zakaria (1 July 2007 – 23 May 2010) Walter Meeuws (24 May 2010 – 30 June 2012) Hesham Zakaria (1 July 2012 – 31 December 2012) Mohamed Gamal (1 January 2013 – 5 April 2013) Hany Ramzy (6 April 2013 – 12 January 2014) Hesham Zakaria (13 January 2014 – 1 October 2014) Hamada Sedki (1 October 2014 – 14 January 2016) Patrice Carteron (15 January 2016 – 15 November 2016) Mido (15 November 2016 – December 2017) Tarek El Ashry (17 January 2018 – May 2018) Takis Gonias (12 June 2018 – 10 February 2020) Mustafa Al-Kharoubi (Caretaker) (10 February 2020 – 20 February 2020) Nikodimos Papavasiliou (20 February 2020 – 21 January 2021) Mario Salas (1 February 2021 – 27 May 2021) Abdul Baki Jamal (27 May 2021 – present) Women Wadi Degla women SC, the women's team won the 2020 Egyptian Women's Premier League for the 11th time and will feature in the inaugural CAF Women's Champions League. References External links Football clubs in Egypt Football clubs in Cairo Association football clubs established in 2002 2002 establishments in Egypt Egyptian Second Division Egyptian Football League clubs Egyptian Second Division A clubs
The Taiwan Constitution Association (TCA; ) is a Taiwanese political party affiliated with the Pan-Green Coalition. History The party was founded on 8 November 2007. See also List of political parties in the Republic of China References External links Official website 2007 establishments in Taiwan Political parties in Taiwan Political parties established in 2007 Taiwan independence movement
Cathedral Basilica of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Sandomierz () is a gothic cathedral constructed in 1360. The cathedral was renovated in the baroque style in the 18th century, and first received the rank of cathedral in 1818. Blood libel paintings This cathedral contains a series of paintings built into the church's wooden panelling depicting the Martyrologium Romanum. The third painting shows the scene of a supposed blood libel which is claimed "...depicts ritual murders committed in Sandomierz by Tatarians on Christian children". The inscription next to the painting reads filius apothecarii ab infidelibus judeis sandomiriensibus occisus (English: son of an apothecary, killed by infidel Sandomierz Jews). Gallery References Basilica churches in Poland Roman Catholic cathedrals in Poland Cathedral Sandomierz Churches completed in 1360 Gothic architecture in Poland Churches in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship Blood libel
Trachyliopus is a genus of longhorn beetles of the subfamily Lamiinae, containing the following species: subgenus Pseudoranova Trachyliopus albosignata Breuning, 1980 Trachyliopus androyensis Breuning, 1957 Trachyliopus forticornis (Fairmaire, 1901) Trachyliopus fuscosignatus (Fairmaire, 1886) Trachyliopus multifasciculatus Breuning, 1940 Trachyliopus pauliani Breuning, 1957 subgenus Trachyliopus Trachyliopus affinis Breuning, 1957 Trachyliopus annulicornis Fairmaire, 1901 Trachyliopus fairmairei Breuning, 1957 Trachyliopus fulvosparsus (Fairmaire, 1903) Trachyliopus minor (Fairmaire, 1902) Trachyliopus subannulicornis Breuning, 1970 References Crossotini
The C.S.M. Paul B. Huff Medal of Honor Memorial Parkway, more commonly known as Paul B. Huff Parkway or Paul Huff Parkway, is a major east–west thoroughfare which runs through northern Cleveland, Tennessee. While not a numbered highway, it serves as a connector between U.S. Route 11 (US 11) and State Route 60 (SR 60) as well as to Interstate 75 (I-75), is partially maintained by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), and has come to be one of the most heavily traveled and widely used roads in the city, with many corporate and private businesses locating to it. In 2017 the parkway had an annual average daily traffic (AADT) volume of 26,762 vehicles. The road is named in honor of Paul B. Huff, a Cleveland-born recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II. Route description Paul Huff Parkway begins at an intersection with SR 60 (Georgetown Road) in the northwestern part of the city. An unofficial extension of the road exists approximately west of the intersection. It then immediately crosses Candies Creek Ridge as an undivided four-lane road. After crossing the ridge it comes to an intersection with Frontage Road/Adkisson Drive, where a center (turn) lane begins. Adkisson connects to Cleveland State Community College. About later the road comes to an interchange with I-75. Afterwards the road enters a large corporate and business area coming to an intersection with Peerless Road, and then Mouse Creek Road approximately later, an alternate route to Charleston. The road then passes by E.L. Ross Elementary School and a shopping center on the opposite side of the road, coming to an intersection with Freedom Parkway approximately later. The road then passes a fire and ambulance station and crosses South Mouse Creek and the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway. Ascending to the top of a minor ridge the road comes to an intersection with an untitled connector road to the Bradley Square Mall and Hickory Grove Shopping Center and Walmart on the opposite side of the road. Approximately later the road comes to an intersection with US 11/SR 2, where it ends and continues east as Stuart Road. History The road was first planned as a connector road between the Interstate and industrial parks on the northeastern part of the city. A project that preceded the Parkway was the construction of Stuart Road between North Lee Highway and Urbane Road/Old Tasso Road in the mid-1970s, and the extension to Michigan Avenue Road, which was completed on June 27, 1984. Many residents in the area were opposed to the Parkway's construction, as they felt it would bring unwanted commercial development, which it eventually did. The contract for the section between Mouse Creek Road and US 11 was awarded in October 1985, and the contract for the section between Frontage Road/Adkisson Drive and Mouse Creek Road, including the I-75 interchange, was awarded the following month. Most of the latter section replaced Valley Head Road, a two-lane road that ran from the Adkisson Drive/Frontage Road intersection, under I-75, and ended near what is now the intersection with Peerless Road. The section over Candies Creek Ridge opened on October 8, 1988. This project was very laborious, requiring work crews to blast out and move tons of earth and rock, and stabilize the sides of the ridge between the road. Not initially planned to take place for many more years, this project was made possible by the passage of the Better Roads Program by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1986. The Parkway was dedicated in honor of Sgt. Paul B. Huff on Veterans Day, November 11, 1988. Following the opening of the Bradley Square Mall in 1991, the Parkway saw a boom of commercial development from the late 1990s to the mid 2000s. These included several strip malls including the Hickory Grove Shopping Center as well as such stores as Lowe's, The Home Depot, Publix, and several restaurants and hotels. In 2015, a short extension of the road was constructed west of SR 60. The speed limit was reduced from 50 to 45 miles per hour in early 2016 after a long history of motorists alleging that the 50 mph limit, which was nearly impossible to drive on most of the parkway because of constant stop-and-go traffic, misled many drivers of the conditions of the road and encouraged reckless driving. A short segment of State Route 374 in Clarksville, Tennessee, is also known as the Paul B. Huff Memorial Parkway. Major intersections See also APD-40 U.S. Route 11 Bypass (Cleveland, Tennessee) References Cleveland, Tennessee Transportation in Bradley County, Tennessee Roads in Tennessee U.S. Route 11 Tennessee State Route 60 Parkways in the United States
The National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs, pronounced as "N C 3 Rs") is a British organization with the goal of reducing the number of animals used in scientific research. It is named after the three Rs principles, first described in 1959, for reducing the scale and impact of animal research. It was established in 2004 after the publication of a 2002 House of Lords select committee report on Animals In Scientific Procedures , the chief executive of NC3Rs is Dr Vicky Robinson, who was appointed CBE in the 2015 Birthday Honours "For services to Science and Animal Welfare". See also ARRIVE guidelines References External links Animal testing Animal welfare Bioethics Bioethics research organizations
London LGBT+ Community Pride is a Community Interest Company that was formed at the end of 2012 to bid for the right to run London's main gay pride festival in the wake of the significantly "scaled back" WorldPride London 2012 event and was awarded the contract on 18 January 2013 by the Mayor of London. The company's mission is to: Be fully inclusive of all sections of the LGBT+ community, free at the point of access Provide a celebration of LGBT+ life and a platform to continue the fight for equality and to challenge prejudice Grow over time in a sustainable way which is led by the LGBT+ community History A London-based gay pride event has been organised by several organisations since the first official UK Gay Pride Rally which was held in London on 1 July 1972 (chosen as the nearest Saturday to the anniversary of the Stonewall riots of 1969) with approximately 2000 participants. The first London gay marches were in November 1970 with 150 men walking through Highbury Fields in North London. The controversy of Section 28 from 1988 lead to numbers increasing on the march in protest. In 1983 the march was renamed "Lesbian and Gay Pride" and in the 1990s became more of a carnival event. In 1992 London was selected to hold the first Europride which it held again in 2006. In 2012, the previous organisers Pride London were forced to significantly "scale back" the WorldPride London 2012 event nine days before the event was due to take place. The London Evening Standard reported that four contractors from the previous year's Pride event were owed £65,000 in unpaid debts, though this has been officially denied by organisers. Subsequently, a bidding process for non-profit community-based organisations to submit bids to run and develop Pride in London was announced by the Mayor of London. The winning bidder, London LGBT+ Community Pride, was awarded the right to run London's main gay pride festival for five years on 18 January 2013. References External links London LGBT+ Community Pride official website LGBT culture in London Pride parades in England Parades in London
Jackson Kênio Santos Laurentino (born 24 April 1999), commonly known as Jackson, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Istanbulspor. Career statistics Club Notes References 1999 births Living people 2. Liga (Austria) players ABC Futebol Clube players América Futebol Clube (MG) players Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Austria Brazilian men's footballers Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players Expatriate men's footballers in Austria Footballers from Alagoas İstanbulspor footballers Men's association football forwards People from Santana do Ipanema SK Vorwärts Steyr players
Kanpur Zoological Park or Allen Forest Zoo (Hindi: कानपुर चिड़ियाघर / कानपुर प्राणी उद्यान), also called the Kanpur Zoo is a zoo in Kanpur, a large city in Northern India. It is the largest open green space in Kanpur and the largest zoological park in North India. Originally a natural habitat for fauna, it is one of the few zoos in India created in a natural forest. The animals inhabited in the Zoological Park have been put in open and moated enclosures. The moated enclosures give the animal ample space for movement and help in expressing their biological and physiological expressions. In 2015, Kanpur Zoological Park added another feather in its cap, as it became a part of one of the handful of zoos in the country to receive an ISO certification of 14001:2004 for 'Environment Management System Standard’. Kanpur Zoo vets, stuffed the void of a term to denominate a wild animal born in captivity, by amalgamating 'WILD' and 'DOMESTIC and coined 'WILDOMESTIC’. This has been widely recognised and accepted by wild lifers and print and electronic media. It has been recommended by all for inclusion in several dictionaries. Mr.K.K.Singh is the current director of the Kanpur Zoo. Location and hours The Allen Forest Zoo is located about seven kilometres (5.2 miles) from the city's centre. In earlier colonial records, it is mentioned as being close to Nawabganj, a locality in Kanpur. The zoo is an oasis of green, featuring a natural lake and ancient trees. The zoo is open for visitors on all days from 9 am to 5:00 pm, except on Mondays. Two electric cars are available for a 50 mins ride. The smaller one is a three seater and the larger one is a seven seater. Their charges are ₹120 and ₹210 respectively. Plastic bags are strictly banned inside of the zoo, and water is provided in coolers instead of in plastic bottles. Water, snacks and ice cream is available in plenty. Sulabh Shauchalayas have provided hygienic washrooms and well maintained R.O. plants are too present. Residents of the city can go for their morning walks within the premises of the spacious compound and can get a monthly ticket made for that purpose. Ticket rates for entry in the zoo are ₹70 for adults and ₹35 for 5 to 12 age group while the toy train costs ₹50 for adults and ₹25 for 5 to 12 age group. History The Zoological Park in Kanpur, (earlier Cawnpore) was the brainchild of a botanist Sir Allen, a member of the British Indian Civil Service. Sir Allen wanted to open the zoo in a natural forest, but his plans were stuck in bureaucratic red-tape and did not materialize. When the zoo at last opened in 1971 by the government of independent India, it was named after him. Allen forest was developed during the British rule between the years 1913-1918 by George Berney Allen, a famous British industrialist of Kanpur on the banks of the river Ganga. The zoo was constructed from 1971-1973 under the supervision of then IFS officer RS Bhadauria. The first animal to arrive at the zoo was an otter caught by a fisherman from the Chambal River. In 1975, the first appointed doctor of the zoo was Dr. Ashwani Kumar Tripathi, who graduated from the G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences. Dr. Tripathi contributed to efforts in introducing modern technology to keep the animals healthy. The enclosures for animals and birds were designed on the latest trends in the field of zoo building technology, well spread along the lake on either side of a semicircular arterial road of about 9 km. length. The current director of the zoo is Mr. Krishna Kumar Singh (IFS) Animals Mammals at the zoo include white tigers, leopard, hyena, black bear, grizzly bear, sloth, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, monkeys, langur, baboons, musk deer, deer, zebra, and antelope. chimpanzees (including a 26-year-old named Chhajju) and orangutans (including a 30-year-old named Mangal) have their own island. Some monkeys and deer are allowed to roam outside the enclosures as natural inhabitants of the zoo. Reptiles at the zoo include Indian gharial. The lion at the zoo died of an unknown disease during November 2010. On 11 December 2016, Nandini and her partner Ajay were brought to Kanpur zoo from Raipur zoo and allowed to mate. After three months of pregnancy, lioness littered two cubs, of which one survived. The zoo also claims that it holds the record of world's oldest living Royal Bengal Tiger, guddu, who unfortunately succumbed to his failing vital health signs in late 2014 at the age of 26. To feed the enormous number of its carnivorous inmates, Kanpur Zoo has a staggering consumption of 170 to 190 kilogram of meat per day. Attractions Botanical garden The zoo houses a botanical garden with a collection of some of the country's rare species of plants that is dotted with sylvan lakes. The zoo grounds are also professionally maintained by forest conservationists, and it records large attendance from all age groups and communities in Kanpur. It is a popular destination for picnics, nature walks, and outdoor recreation, as well as teaching school students about natural habitats, environmental issues, and responsible eco-friendly living. Butterfly Park It was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 1 crore. A total of 100 species of flowers including Calendula, Gulmehendi and Dahlia; have been planted in order to attract the butterflies. By now, more than 50 species of butterflies have already been observed in the park. Lake A rainwater lake is the centre of attraction at Allen Forest, and visitors can see hundreds of deer grazing in open savannah-like land without fear of any predator. A total of 741 birds were spotted in the lake area which belonged to staggering 44 different species including Pied Kingfisher, orange headed thrush, painted storks, little egret, great cormorant, open bill stork, black headed ibis, waterhen, whistling teal, grey hornbill to name a few. Almost every year, bird watching festival is organised by Kanpur zoo wherein the nature lovers are given a unique experience of witnessing the zoo lake and its catchment area. A national award-winning Hindi film "Anokha Aspatal" (1989) is entirely filmed in the picturesque, banks of lake surrounded by lush green forest. The camera captures shots of a variety of birds and animals. Aviary The Aviary includes birds from all over the world, including parrots, cranes, parakeets, emus from Australia and New Zealand, various Indian birds, as well as birds from Europe and Latin America. Night house Night creatures are housed in a separate building. These include porcupines, toddy cats (Asian palm civet), and other nocturnal animals. Aquarium The zoo includes an aquarium which charges a small fee of ₹10 for entry. Life size dinosaur sculptures There are life size sculptures of pre-historic dinosaurs. Toy train In 2014 master plan, state government sanctioned about ₹12 crore ($) for the railway stations, tracks and the toy train. In the initial blueprint of the project, the forest would've suffered a huge loss of greenery. But due to the conservation efforts by a leading English daily, the zoo administration took cognizance of the matter and the blueprint was revised. Conservation The zoo includes a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital that can treat several animals at a time, including hyena, tiger, leopard, bear, elephant etc. that are brought into the zoo, usually after bad encounters with humans. In 2014; except CNG vehicles, all petrol and diesel driven vehicles were banned inside the zoo, to curb noise and air pollution. Plastic water bottles and polythene bags are banned inside the zoo. Although photography is permitted. The zoo discourages visitors from feeding animals. Zoo's current team of doctors; Dr.RK Singh, Dr.UC Srivastava and Dr.Mohd Nasir, have not only reduced the mortality rate of zoo to one of the lowest in the country but also have improvised novel methods of animal treatment published in globally acclaimed wildlife journals; such as remote cleaning of wound of rhinoceros using half horse power water pump, solution of 2% potassium permanganate and 4% povidone-iodine solution for two hours daily; was published in Rhino Resource Centre, sponsored by the World Wide Fund for nature (WWF), SOS Rhino and International Rhino Foundation Prevention of infection by confinement of the animal by making a coating of turmeric and the ayurvedic antimicrobial agent on a leopard's tail, who was suffering from gangrene is another adroit accreditation to the zoo authorities. Further it prevented residual infection and helped in the healing of the tissue. Zoo vets had carried out a successful cosmetic surgery of a badly thrashed 15-feet long massive python and a barking deer's drooped lower jaw. Earlier, the zoo vets used broody hen for hatching of the eggs. But this process had its own limitations. To increase the number of chicks of Pheasants, the Kanpur zoo administration has imported an automatic egg incubator. In a first of its kind initiative in the country, Kanpur Zoological Park developed an open ‘Raptor Restaurant’ with twin objectives of conserving the dying species of vulture, eagle, kites and crows besides utilising the leftover meat. Zoo vets performed a rare feat when they hand-reared 7 days old chicks of Barn Owl and Jungle Owl species, protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Sponsors The zoo authorities encourage local Kanpur and Uttar Pradesh based industrialists and business owners to take interest in the development and preservation of the ecological heritage of the Kanpur Zoo and its potential for development as a rare natural habitat based zoo. See also Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Prani Udyan Shaheed Ashfaq Ullah Khan Prani Udyan Etawah Safari Park References External links Zoos in Uttar Pradesh Tourist attractions in Kanpur Botanical gardens in India Kanpur division 1971 establishments in Uttar Pradesh Zoos established in 1971
The 1974–75 Yugoslav First League season was the 29th season of the First Federal League of Yugoslavia (Croatian: Prva savezna liga, Serbian: Прва савезна лига, Slovenian: Prva zvezna liga), the top level association football competition of SFR Yugoslavia, since its establishment in 1946. A total of 18 teams competed in the league, with the previous season's champions Hajduk Split successfully defending their title, finishing the season three points clear of runners-up Vojvodina. The season began on 17 August 1974 and concluded on 29 June 1975. This was the second national title win for Hajduk under the guidance of manager Tomislav Ivić, who had previously led the club to three consecutive Yugoslav Cup wins in 1972, 1973 and 1974. Over the subsequent seasons, Ivić would go on to win the 1976 cup and 1978–79 championship with Hajduk, becoming the most successful manager in club's history. Strikers Boško Đorđević of Partizan and Dušan Savić of Red Star shared the title of top goalscorer with 20 goals each. Both players topped the scoring table for the first time in their careers, with Savić repeating the achievement in the 1978–79 season. Teams A total of eighteen teams contested the league, including sixteen sides from the 1973–74 season and two sides promoted from the 1973–74 Yugoslav Second League (YSL) as winners of the two second level divisions East and West. The league was contested in a double round robin format, with each club playing every other club twice, for a total of 34 rounds. Two points were awarded for wins and one point for draws. FK Borac Banja Luka and NK Zagreb were relegated from the 1973–74 Yugoslav First League after finishing the season in bottom two places of the league table. Borac had completed a four-year stay at the highest level of Yugoslav football, while NK Zagreb had to return to second level after only one year in top flight. The two clubs promoted to top level were FK Radnički Kragujevac and NK Rijeka. Radnički Kragujevac returned to the highest division as winners of YSL Division East after spending two years in second level, which had ended their previous 1969–1972 three-season spell. In comparison, Croatian side NK Rijeka returned as winners of YSL Division West after four years in second level, which had interrupted their earlier 1958–1969 eleven-year top level tenure. NK Rijeka would go on to remain in top flight until the 1990–91 season, when Croatian and Slovenian clubs abandoned the Yugoslav league amid the breakup of Yugoslavia. League table Results Winning squad Top scorers Attendance Overall league attendance per match: 10,859 spectators See also 1974–75 Yugoslav Second League 1974 Yugoslav Cup 1974–75 NK Dinamo Zagreb season 1974–75 NK Hajduk Split season References External links Yugoslavia Domestic Football Full Tables Yugoslav First League seasons Yugo 1974–75 in Yugoslav football
Chernov's skink (Ablepharus chernovi) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to northern Eurasia. Geographic range A. chernovi is native to Armenia, eastern Turkey, northern Syria, and the valleys of the Arax River and the Hrazdan River in the Caucasus. Conservation status A. chernovi was included in Red Data Book of the USSR in 1984, and in that of Armenia three years later. Etymology The specific name, chernovi, is in honour of Russian herpetologist Sergius Alexandrovich Chernov. Subspecies Four subspecies of Ablepharus chernovi are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies. Ablepharus chernovi chernovi Ablepharus chernovi eiselti Ablepharus chernovi isauriensis Ablepharus chernovi ressli Habitat The preferred natural habitats of A. chernovi are grassland, shrubland, and forest, at altitudes of . Reproduction A. chernovi is oviparous. An adult female may lay a clutch of up to four eggs in June. References Further reading Darevsky IS (1953). "[Ablepharus chernovi sp. nov. (Reptilia, Sauria) from the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic]". [Bulletin of the Society of Naturalists, Moscow] 58 (2): 39–41. (Ablepharus chernovi, new species). (in Russian). Schmidtler JF (1997). "Die Ablepharus kitaibelii - Gruppe in Süd-Anatolien und benachbarten Gebeiten (Squamata: Sauria: Scincidae)". Herpetozoa 10 (1/2): 35–62. (Ablepharus chernovi eiselti, new subspecies, pp. 44–47; A. c. isauriensis, n. ssp., pp. 50–52; A. c. ressli, n. ssp., pp. 47–50). (in German, with an abstract in English). Sindaco R, Jeremčenko VK (2008). The Reptiles of the Western Palearctic. 1. Annotated Checklist and Distributional Atlas of the Turtles, Crocodiles, Amphisbaenians and Lizards of Europe, North Africa, Middle East and Central Asia. (Monographs of the Societas Herpetologica Italica). Latina, Italy: Edizioni Belvedere.580 pp. . Ablepharus Reptiles described in 1953 Lizards of Asia Taxa named by Ilya Darevsky
The Nellie Leland School is a school building, originally built to serve handicapped children, located at 1395 Antietam Avenue in Detroit, Michigan (the former location of the Detroit Barracks, where Lieutenant Ulysses S. Grant served from 1849 to 1851). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The building has been renovated into loft space. History Henry M. Leland was a Detroit automotive pioneer who founded both the Cadillac and Lincoln automotive companies. His wife, Nellie Leland, was active in the philanthropic community, focusing on the hardships of poor citizens with tuberculosis and promoting the scientific search for a cure. Nellie Leland died in 1910, but two years later, Henry built an open air school to serve children in the early stages of tuberculosis, naming the structure after his wife. At the time, there was no requirement for school systems to adapt to the needs of handicapped children. Leland encouraged Detroit school officials to build a school to serve the special needs of physically handicapped children, and in 1917 the Detroit School Board built the current structure at a cost of $111,495, transferring the name, Nellie Leland, from the earlier school. The Nellie Leland School contained innovative structural features that allowed handicapped children to learn, including such things as wheelchair ramps. The school proved popular, and in 1920, an addition was constructed to accommodate children awaiting admission; an elevator was added at the same time. The Detroit school board operated the Leland school until 1981, when it was sold to a developer. In the mid-1990s, it was planned to use the building as a charter school, but it has instead been turned into loft space. References External links Leland Lofts School buildings completed in 1918 Schools in Detroit School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Michigan National Register of Historic Places in Detroit 1918 establishments in Michigan Detroit Public Schools Community District
The 1950 New South Wales state election was held on 17 June 1950. It was conducted in single member constituencies with compulsory preferential voting and was held on boundaries created at a 1949 redistribution. The election was for all of the 94 seats in the Legislative Assembly, which was an increase of 4 seats since the previous election. At the time of the election, Labor had been in power for 9 years, Jim McGirr had been the Premier for 3 years and Labor had lost power federally to the Liberal Party of Robert Menzies 6 months earlier. The NSW Labor Government, under McGirr, was beginning to show signs of age. Severe divisions had appeared in the party at the beginning of 1950 when the state executive expelled 4 members of the Assembly James Geraghty (North Sydney), John Seiffert (Monaro), Roy Heferen (Barwon) and Fred Stanley (Lakemba) from the parliamentary party for breaking party solidarity during the 1949 indirect election of the Legislative Council. They had apparently voted for Bill McNamara who was 9th on the Labor ticket. All four served out the remainder of their terms as independents and stood in the election as Independent Labor candidates. An attempt by the caucus to overturn the expulsions led to resentment among party branch members which was reflected in the pre-selection defeat of four members who were standing for re-election; Baden Powell, Bob Gorman, Mary Quirk and Kevin Dwyer. Two members of Lang Labor: Chris Lang (Auburn) and Lilian Fowler (Newtown) were still in the Assembly and they both stood for re-election. In contrast, the Liberal Party, which had been founded by in 1945, continued to consolidate its position as the pre-eminent conservative party. It was led by Vernon Treatt and presented a solid front to the electorate. The Liberals had won three seats from Labor at by-elections for Concord, Coogee and Kogarah. The Country Party was led by Michael Bruxner and remained closely aligned to the Liberals. Key dates Results The result of the election was a hung parliament. The balance of power lay with the two re-elected Independent Labor members, James Geraghty and John Seiffert, who had been expelled from the party for disloyalty during the previous parliament. As Seiffert had not stood against an endorsed Labor candidate for Monaro, he was readmitted to the party and together with the support of Geraghty, McGirr and Labor were able to stay in power. Labor gained the two Lang Labor seats. Of the other two seats held by expelled members, Labor re-gained Lakemba while the Country Party won Barwon. Labor also lost Hawkesbury to the Liberal Party and Mudgee and Dubbo to the Country Party. The sitting Independent members for South Coast and Gloucester had joined the Liberal Party and the Country Party respectively prior to this election. During the parliament there were 4 by-elections with the result of a net gain to Labor of 1 seat (Ashfield). The near loss of the election weakened McGirr's position and he was replaced as premier by Joseph Cahill in April 1952. Treatt remained the Leader of the Opposition during the period of this parliament and Bruxner continued as the Leader of the Country Party, a position he had held since 1932. {{Australian elections/Title row \| table style = float:right;clear:right;margin-left:1em; \| title = New South Wales state election, 17 June 1950 \| house = Legislative Assembly \| series = New South Wales state election \| back = 1947 \| forward = 1953 \| enrolled = 1,919,479 \| total_votes = 1,611,349 \| turnout % = 92.75 \| turnout chg = −1,86 \| informal = 28,964 \| informal % = 1.77 \| informal chg = −0.22 }} \|} The final two party preferred result was Labor 51% to Coalition 49%. Retiring members Seats changing party representation See also Candidates of the 1950 New South Wales state election Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 1950–1953 Notes References Elections in New South Wales 1950 elections in Australia 1950s in New South Wales June 1950 events in Australia
Pabstiella tricolor is a species of orchid plant. References tricolor
The East Jerusalem Hospitals Network (EJHN) () is a network of six hospitals in East Jerusalem. The network was founded in 1997 with the support of Palestinian politician Faisal Husseini. The network plays a crucial role in the Palestinian health care system. The six hospitals The six hospitals are as follows: Augusta Victoria Hospital, As-Sawana (within At-Tur (Mount of Olives)) Makassed Hospital, At-Tur (Mount of Olives) Saint John Eye Hospital Group, Sheikh Jarrah Red Crescent Maternity Hospital (also called Palestinian Red Crescent Society Hospital) Princess Basma Centre for Children with Disabilities St. Joseph's Hospital, Sheikh Jarrah, (run by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition) Conferences First Annual Conference: Annual East Jerusalem Hospitals Conference: “Building a Network, Improving Patient Care”, 8–9 December 2011, in Jerusalem Second Annual Conference: 2nd Annual East Jerusalem Hospitals Conference "Striving for Excellence Under Crisis", 30 January 2013, Jerusalem Management Abdel-Qader Husseini, Chairman Walid Namour, Secretary General References Hospitals in Jerusalem 1997 establishments in the Palestinian territories
Mesosa alternata is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Stephan von Breuning in 1936. It is known from Taiwan, China and Malaysia. References alternata Beetles described in 1936
Adrian John Earnshaw MHK (born 19 January 1950) is a Manx politician, who was the Minister of Home Affairs in the Isle of Man Government and a Member of the House of Keys for Onchan. Early life and career Born on 19 January 1950, he was educated at Onchan Primary School and Douglas High School, he worked at Isle of Man Bank from 1968 until his election in 2001 as MHK for Onchan. He had previously served as an Onchan Commissioner. In December 2006, he was appointed Minister of Tourism and in 2008 was moved to Home Affairs Minister by Tony Brown. He lost his seat in the October 2011 general election, when he was defeated by Liberal Vannin challenger Zac Hall. Personal life He is married to Norma (née Cain), they have 2 daughters together. Governmental positions Minister of Home Affairs, 2008–11 Minister of Tourism and Leisure, 2006–08 References 1950 births Living people Members of the House of Keys 2001–2006 Members of the House of Keys 2006–2011
Charles Colcock Jones Carpenter (September 2, 1899 – June 28, 1969) was consecrated a bishop of the Alabama Episcopal Diocese on June 24, 1938, and served until 1968. He was one of the authors of the "A Call for Unity" letter published during Martin Luther King Jr.'s incarceration in a Birmingham, Alabama jail, asking him and his “outsider” followers to refrain from demonstrating in the streets of Birmingham. Personal Carpenter was born in Augusta, Georgia, and often went by C. C. J. Carpenter. He was a son of the Rev. Samuel Barstow Carpenter and his wife Ruth Berrien (Jones), née Mary Ruth Jones, daughter of Charles Colcock Jones Jr. He married in 1928 to Alexandra Morrison, with whom he had four children. Education and ministry Carpenter was a student at Lawrenceville School from 1915 to 1917. He then studied at Princeton University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1921 and with a Bachelor of Divinity from the Virginia Theological Seminary in 1926. He was then ordained a deacon on June 24, 1925, and a priest on June 24, 1926. He then became rector of Grace Church in Waycross, Georgia, while in 1928 he became Archdeacon of Georgia. From 1929 to 1936 he served as rector of St John's Church in Savannah, Georgia, becoming rector of the Church of the Advent, Birmingham, Alabama in 1936. Ceremony at University of the South At a special chapel service at the University of the South to celebrate Jefferson Davis' birthday, the university's Ceremonial Mace, containing the Confederate flag, was consecrated to the memory of Nathan Bedford Forrest, the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, by Bishop Carpenter. "A Call for Unity" Carpenter was one of eight white Alabama clergy who publicly opposed the 1963 Birmingham campaign for integration and wrote the "A Call for Unity" letter on April 12, 1963, to which the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. responded with his "Letter from Birmingham Jail" on April 16, 1963. 1951 opposition to a segregated school On July 13, 2007, a letter from Carpenter's son, the Rev. Douglas Carpenter, was published by the Episcopal Life Online Newslink emphasizing his father's stance on the issue of desegregation: "My father, C.C.J. Carpenter, was a bishop of the Alabama Diocese from 1938, when I was just turned 5, until 1968. In 1951, a parish in Mobile wanted to start a parochial school. He gave his approval only when they agreed it could be integrated. Actions such as this put him on the hit list of the White Citizens Council and the Ku Klux Klan. He got frequent hate threats by phone." References Episcopal bishops of Alabama Religious leaders from Birmingham, Alabama People from Augusta, Georgia 1899 births 1969 deaths 20th-century American Episcopalians 20th-century American bishops 20th-century American Episcopal priests
Fadma Abi (died 2 October 2020) was a Moroccan surgeon and professor. She was regarded as the first Moroccan woman to practice surgery which was traditionally dominated by men in Morocco. Biography Fadma was originally from a small town in Khenifra in Central Morocco. She lived in Midelt for a while before moving to Meknes in order to pursue her primary education in Lalla Amina. Career Fadma moved to France to complete her higher studies soon after completing her tertiary education in Morocco. In July 1981, she obtained a diploma in General Anatomy and Organogenesis from the University of Montpellier. She also obtained a diploma and specialised in the field of general surgery. In 1982, she achieved the rare achievement by becoming the first ever female surgeon in Morocco when she was honoured as Morocco's first woman surgeon by the late Majesty Hassan II in a ceremonial event. She also successfully finished her first open heart surgery in the same year after becoming a professional surgeon. In June 1989, she obtained certificate of studies in ultrasound from the University of Paris. She began her teaching career as a university professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat in 1992. She also started delivering lectures at several universities, press conferences around the world including the Middle Eastern Endoscopic Surgery Association in 2019. She especially served as the chairperson of the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Endoscopic Surgery Association in 2019. In 2018, she also served as the President of the 22nd Maghrebian Congress of the Moroccan Association of Surgery. She was also well known for empowering and training younger people especially women in Morocco to become expert skilled surgeons in the future. Death Abi battled cancer during her later years. She died on 2 October 2020, from complications of COVID-19. References 2020 deaths 20th-century Moroccan women Moroccan women academics Moroccan educators Moroccan women educators University of Montpellier alumni University of Paris alumni Year of birth missing People from Khenifra Moroccan expatriates in France Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco
Gmina Lubrza is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Prudnik County, Opole Voivodeship, in south-western Poland, on the Czech border. Its seat is the village of Lubrza, which lies approximately east of Prudnik and south-west of the regional capital Opole. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 4,324. The gmina contains part of the protected area called Opawskie Mountains Landscape Park. Villages Gmina Lubrza contains the villages and settlements of Dobroszowice, Dytmarów, Jasiona, Krzyżkowice, Laskowice, Lubrza, Nowy Browiniec, Olszynka, Prężynka, Skrzypiec, Słoków and Trzebina. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Lubrza is bordered by the gminas of Biała, Głogówek and Prudnik. It also borders the Czech Republic. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Lubrza is twinned with: Dívčí Hrad, Czech Republic Hlinka, Czech Republic Liptaň, Czech Republic Město Albrechtice, Czech Republic Slezské Pavlovice, Czech Republic Vysoká, Czech Republic References Lubrza Gmina Lubrza
Wen Jia (Wen Chia, ); ca. 1501-1583 was a Chinese painter of landscapes and flowers during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). Wen was born in the Jiangsu province. His style name was 'Xiu Cheng' and his sobriquet was 'Wen Shui'. Wen came from a family of painters. He was the second son of Wen Zhengming, and his brother Wen Peng became a painter as well. References 1501 births 1583 deaths Painters from Suzhou Ming dynasty landscape painters
The Ateneo de Ponce (English: Ponce Atheneum) is a nonprofit, civic, non governmental organization located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, that seeks to preserve and promote Ponce's cultural traditions. The institution, founded on 15 September 1956, by Ramón Zapata Acosta, is one of Ponce's chief cultural institutions. Location The Ponce Atheneum does not have a permanent physical brick-and-mortar location. It operates out of donated space at either the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico or the Museo de Arte de Ponce for its meetings and symposiums. History The mission of the Ateneo de Ponce is to preserve and promote the culture of the sciences, literature and the arts. To achieve its mission, on 15 September 1956, the Atheneum was formed and memorialized via an inaugural ball. There were 111 co-founding partners led by Ramón Zapata, who was the president of the Atheneum during several terms. To achieve its objectives the Atheneum organizes a variety of activities such as dissertations, conferences, tournaments, publications, concerts, and various other presentations. Zapata Acosta is recognized at Ponce's Tricentennial Park for his contributions in the field of literature. It emerged as a result of the cultural resurgence in the city starting in the 1940s, and accelerated by the physical, demographic, industrial, commercial, and financial development that followed. Organization The Atheneum is made up of five sections: social sciences, physical sciences and mathematics, history, literature, and fine arts. The administrative staff consists of the members of the Governing Board, which has nine members: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, the presidents of the five sections. As of 2007, the Atheneum had 60 regular members in its roster. Its current (November 2010) officers are: José R. Escabí – President Ada Hilda Martínez de Alicea – Vice President María Isabel Chaparro de Escabí – Secretary Lesbia Cruz – Treasurer Attorney Roberto García - President, Social Sciences section Arnaldo Carrasquillo Jiménez - President, Physical, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics section Iván Torres Hoyos - President, History section Estela García - President, Literature section Vidalina Rodríguez Carreras - President, Fine Arts section Carlos Zapata – Member Attorney Gilda Wilson - Member Antonio Sajid López - Member Migdalia González - Member Arnaldo Carrasquillo - Member José Raúl Cepeda - Member See also Ateneo Puertorriqueño References External links Cultural organizations based in Puerto Rico Organizations based in Ponce, Puerto Rico Organizations established in 1956 1956 establishments in Puerto Rico
San Salvador del Valledor (Galician-Asturian: San Salvador) is a parish (administrative division) in Allande, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain. It is in size, with a population of 69. The postal code is 33887. Villages and hamlets As Grobas Barras Bustarel Collada Fonteta San Salvador Trabaces Villalaín (Vilalaín) Villanueva (Vilanova) References External links Allande Parishes in Allande
Daler-Rowney Ltd is an English art materials manufacturer based in Bracknell. The company, a subsidiary of conglomerate F.I.L.A. Group, manufactures and commercialises a wide range of artist products such as Acrylic, oil, watercolor, brushes, charcoal, pastel, color pencils, and papers. History George Rowney & Co. Ltd. The business was established as "T. & R. Rowney" in 1783 by the two brothers Thomas and Richard Rowney as a perfume maker and wig supplier with a shop on Holborn Hill in London, and soon moved into supplying writing materials and then artists' materials. The brothers then went out of partnership, with Richard concentrating on the perfume and wig business, and Thomas on the artists' supplies. In 1806, Thomas's son, Richard, started an apprenticeship in the business and on its completion set up in partnership with his brother-in law, Richard Forster, as "Rowney & Forster", and began supplying famous artists including Constable and Turner. Forster retired about 1832, and in 1837, the company became known as "George Rowney & Company" when Thomas’s son, "George Rowney", took over the firm. One of the company's successful products was the Birchmore Board, used widely at the turn of the century 1900. In 1924, the business was incorporated as a limited company, "George Rowney & Co Ltd". The company was merged with the Daler Board Company in 1983 to form Daler-Rowney Ltd. Current CEO is Patrick Giraud. Daler Board Company The Daler Board Company was established in 1946 by the Daler family. Between 1945 and 1960, Daler developed a variety of products such as pads (including the Red and Yellow Series A that is still part of the range), canvas panels, stretched canvases, mountboards and artists' luggage. In 1988, the company established distribution offices in Cranbury, New Jersey, United States and in 1994 "Robert Simmons" brand of artists' brushes was bought. In 2006, Daler-Rowney acquired the US brand Cachet, a hardback book publishing line. In February 2016, Daler-Rowney was acquired by the Milan-based F.I.L.A. Group. Headquarters and manufacturers The Daler-Rowney Head Office is located in Bracknell, Berkshire, in the south east of England. The company moved from central London to its present address and headquarters in Bracknell in 1969. The process of manufacturing is divided into two different sites: the colours and paper products are produced at the headquarters in Bracknell; the brushes are manufactured in La Romana, Dominican Republic. References External links Art materials brands Companies based in Bracknell Watercolor brands Artists' acrylic paint brands Oil paint brands Manufacturing companies of England Manufacturing companies established in 1783
Tracey Birdsall (born July 6, 1963) is an American actress. Biography Birdsall was born in Van Nuys, California. and grew up in Burbank, California. She started performing as a young girl, on stage and in front of the camera. She recalls "My mother drove me to the Gary Dance Studio for lessons constantly as far back as I can remember. She would sew my costumes, drive me to rehearsals, and support me in my shows. It was in my blood, and my fondest childhood memories were on stage." As a teenager, she sang in choirs at local churches. After appearing in a Sunkist Soda commercial, she appeared in several other TV commercials while she attended acting classes and went to auditions. She appeared in the soap opera Loving, hosted Million Dollar Showcase of Homes and was a special news reporter for CNBC. Career Highlights Tracey Birdsall has achieved global recognition for her remarkable talent and versatility. Her career spans a wide array of genres, showcasing her meticulous preparation and dedication to her craft. In the highly anticipated Science Fiction film Rogue Warrior: Robot Fighter, Birdsall's outstanding performance earned her numerous awards, including the prestigious Female Action Performer of the Year Award at the Action on Film Festival, the Best Actress Jury Award from the West Coast Film Festival, and the Best Actress Jury Award from the Los Angeles Theatrical Release Awards Competition. She was notably the sole American actress nominated for Best Actress at the 50th Annual WorldFest Houston in 2017, a testament to her exceptional abilities in the role of Sienna. Further, in March 2019, she was honored with the Best Actress Award at the WeLink International Film Festival in New York City, in association with the United Nations and Women in Film, presented at a Gala Awards Ceremony held at The United Nations. Birdsall's talent extends beyond dramatic roles; she also shines in the title character of the comedy feature Who's Jenna...? Additionally, she appeared in Season 2 of the uproarious Netflix comedy series I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, displaying her comedic prowess. She co-wrote, produced and starred in the TV movie short Tick Tock in 2010. Tick Tock has appeared in several film festivals in the United States, Mexico and New Zealand, winning several awards: BEST SHORT CINEMATOGRAPHY: Kent Film Festival, Conn. AWARD OF MERIT, Short Film: Accolade Film Awards AWARD OF MERIT, Best Leading Actress: Accolade Film Awards THE GOLDEN PALM AWARD: Mexico International Film Festival FINALIST: USA Film Festival In 2011, Birdsall, at age 48, was one of 10 finalists nationwide to make it into the Wilhelmina Models "40+" contest. Upcoming Projects Tracey Birdsall's commitment to her craft continues with several exciting projects currently in post-production. She takes on the lead role in the time travel series The Time War (2023), the television series Age of Darkness, and the science fiction film Evolution War. Her versatility and dedication ensure that she remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Birdsall is prepared to immerse audiences in the feature film Hotel Underground, where her portrayal of a kidnapped woman enduring mental torment and unraveling promises to be both gripping and intense. Filmography Film Television Writer/Producer Tick Tock (short) – co-writer, producer (2010) I Might Even Love You – producer (1998) Awards and honors Actress of the Year, United Nations Women in Film, 2019 Female Action Performer of the Year, 2016, Action on Film Festival Action on Film Festival, August 2010 – won for Best Actress in Tick Tock Action on Film Festival, August 2014- Received Honorary Maverick Award Action on Film Festival, August 2014- Won best ensemble cast in "Dawn of the Crescent MoonAction on Film Festival, August 2014- won for Best comedy scene in Do you like your Balls?'' Personal life Tracey Birdsall lives in Malibu, California. She flew relief missions to less accessible airports in Haiti following the 2010 Haiti earthquake. She has two daughters and one son. References External links American film actresses American television actresses Film producers from California Actresses from Los Angeles 1963 births Living people People from Van Nuys American women film producers 21st-century American women
The Pastoruri glacier is a cirque glacier, located in the southern part of the Cordillera Blanca, part of the Andes mountain range, in Northern Peru in the Ancash region. It is one of the few glaciers left in the tropical areas of South America. Description The glacier is around in size, and around long with a terrestrial snout ending. The glacier is currently retreating quickly. It has lost 22% of its size and 15.5% of its ice mass in the last 30–35 years. The glacier occupies an Andean peak around 5,250 metres (17,200 feet) above sea level, and so has steep, cliff like edges, with heavily crevassed areas characteristic of a cirque glacier. The area and the glacier is usually covered in soft snow and is a popular area with tourists, snowboarders and ice climbers. Maintenance Engineer Benjamin Morales Arnao, local glaciologist, has tested a method to reverse the thaw; cover the ice with a layer of sawdust 15 cm thick. The experiment was carried out on Mount Chaupijanca and Pastoruri. The first glacier managed to keep four meters of ice and the second kept five meters. "This material acts as an insulator. It contains cellulose and thus we managed to decrease the melting glacier. Although this method has worked well, we'll be testing other alternatives", said Morales. "Those experiments curb glacial retreat on a small scale, but cannot bring ice blocks like Pastoruri back from the brink," said Selwyn Valverde with the Huascaran National Park, home to Pastoruri and more than 700 other shrinking Peruvian glaciers. "It's irreversible at this point," he said, adding that Pastoruri is no longer technically a glacier because it does not build up ice in the winter to release in the summer. "It's just loss, loss, loss now. It doesn't accumulate anymore." References Glaciers of Ancash Region
The 2017 Liga 1 U-19 season was the seventh edition of the Indonesia Junior Level League system since its introduction in 2008, and the first since being changed from an under-21 league to under-19. This season's participants were the U-19 teams of 2017 Liga 1 teams. The season began on 8 July 2017 and ended on 8 November 2017. Winner of the 2014 Indonesia Super League U-21 Semen Padang U21s were the defending champions, as the 2015 Indonesia Super League U-21 wasn't held due to FIFA suspension while the 2016 Indonesia Soccer Championship U-21 was not counted as an official youth league. Persipura U19s won the title on 7 November 2017 after defeating Persib U19s 1–0 in the final. Format The format of this competition was same as 2016 Indonesia Soccer Championship U-21, divided into four acts consist of two group stages and two knockout rounds, which is the semifinals and final. On the first stage, the teams were divided into three groups each containing six clubs, the top two teams of each group and the two best third place advanced to the second stage. The second stage consists of two groups containing four teams in each group, the best team from each group and the best runner-up advanced to the semifinals. The winner of the semifinals advanced to the final to battle for the championship. Only players born on or after 1 January 1998 were eligible to compete in the tournament. First round First round was the group stage and started on 8 July 2017. All groups played home and away round-robin tournament, with the exception of Group 3 which will play home tournament round-robin. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Ranking of third-placed teams Second round The second round was held on 18-25 October 2017. The draw was held on 11 October 2017. All groups played home tournament round-robin. Group X Five matches was held in Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar Regency, Bali and one match was held in Kompyang Sujana Stadium, Denpasar, Bali. \|} Group Y Three matches was held in Arcamanik Stadium, Bandung, West Java, two matches was held in Siliwangi Stadium, Bandung, West Java, and one match was held in Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium, Bandung, West Java. \|} Knockout round Semi-finals \|} Third Place \|} Final \|} See also 2017 Liga 1 2017 Liga 2 2017 Liga 3 2017 Indonesia President's Cup 2017 Soeratin Cup References 2017 in Indonesian football leagues 2017 in Indonesian sport Indonesia
Gene Ezia Robinson (born January 9, 1955) is an American entomologist, Director of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology and National Academy of Sciences member. He pioneered the application of genomics to the study of social behavior and led the effort to sequence the honey bee genome. On February 10, 2009, his research was famously featured in an episode of The Colbert Report whose eponymous host referred to the honey Dr. Robinson sent him as "pharmaceutical-grade hive jive". Life and education After acquiring his bachelor's in biology from Cornell University, Robinson went on to earn his Ph.D. in entomology from Cornell in 1986. He joined the faculty of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1989. Currently, Robinson is the Director of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology at the University of Illinois and a Swanlund and Center for Advanced Study Professor of Entomology, with affiliate appointments in the Neuroscience Program, the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology, the Program in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. Work and discoveries Authoring or co-authoring over 250 publications, Robinson has made a wide range of fundamental advances in understanding the endocrine, neural, and genetic regulation of behavior at the individual and colony levels in honey bees. His discoveries have significantly advanced the understanding of the role of genes, hormones, and neurochemicals in the mechanisms and evolution of social behavior. Robinson's lab discovered the first gene known to be involved in regulating the bee colony's famous division of labor, and in 2002 published this in Science. The very next year, Robinson's lab was the first to show that social information causes mass changes in brain gene expression, also publishing this in Science. Robinson's discovery on social regulation of brain gene expression has had a profound effect on understanding the roots of behavior. He developed a new paradigm to address the age-old “nature-nurture” problem, which was published in 2004 in an essay in Science and an op-ed in The New York Times. In October 2006, a collection of biologists, led by Robinson, successfully published the sequence of the honey bee, Apis mellifera, together with the Baylor Human Genome Sequencing Center (HGSC). This discovery spurred an explosion of new bee research in molecular biology and genomics. More recently, Robinson was part of a team that has discovered a plausible cause of colony collapse disorder, a malady that in 2007-2008 killed off more than one third of commercial honey bees in the U.S. By analyzing differences in gene expression between healthy and infected honey bees, researchers learned that bees in CCD hives have unusually high levels of fragmented ribosomal RNA, a symptom of infection with multiple viruses. Honors and awards University Scholar and member of the Center of Advanced Study at the University of Illinois; Burroughs Wellcome Innovation Award in Functional Genomics; G. William Arends Professor of Integrative Biology; Certificate of Distinction from the International Congress of Entomology; Founders Memorial Award from the Entomological Society of America; Fulbright Senior Research Fellowship; Guggenheim Fellowship; NIH Director's Pioneer Award (2009); Fellow, Animal Behavior Society; Fellow, Entomological Society of America; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2004); Member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (2005), and of the National Academy of Medicine (2018). In 2015, Robinson received an honorary doctoral degree from Hebrew University in Jerusalem for "his scientific leadership and groundbreaking contribution to the molecular basis of social behavior". In 2018, Robinson received the Wolf Prize in Agriculture for leading the genomics revolution in the organismal and population biology of the honey bee. References External links Robinson on The Colbert Report 1955 births Living people American entomologists Fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Members of the United States National Academy of Sciences University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty Cornell University alumni Members of the National Academy of Medicine
Logan Gomez (born December 16, 1988) is an American race car driver from Crown Point, Indiana who most notably competed in the Firestone Indy Lights Series (formerly the Indy Pro Series). He made his debut at the 2006 Liberty Challenge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course while competing in the Star Mazda series full-time. He moved full-time to the Indy Pro Series in 2007 by bringing iSilon Systems backing to fund a ride at Sam Schmidt Motorsports. Gomez finished 7th in points and captured one win in the final race of the season at Chicagoland Speedway by a mere 0.0005 seconds over teammate and series champion Alex Lloyd, a margin which the league claims is the smallest margin of victory in racing history. He returned to Guthrie Racing, the team that he made his debut with in 2006 for the 2008 season, finishing 7th in points with a best finish of 2nd in the second race at Infineon Raceway. For the 2009 Indy Lights season, he ran the first two races of the season (the St. Pete double-header) for Alliance Motorsports but the team did not arrive at the second race weekend in Long Beach. Indy Lights References External links 1988 births Indy Lights drivers Indy Pro 2000 Championship drivers Living people Sportspeople from Trenton, New Jersey Racing drivers from New Jersey People from Crown Point, Indiana Sportspeople from Lake County, Indiana Arrow McLaren SP drivers Racing drivers from Indiana
"Ik Junoon (Paint It Red)" (Hindi: इक जूनून; ) is a song by composer trio Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy for the film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. The song was performed by Vishal Dadlani, Alyssa Mendonsa and Gulraj Singh while the lyrics was penned by Javed Akhtar. Background Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy were asked to compose an Ambient house song by director Zoya Akhtar. They composed the song and gave it pop twist to it, so that it fits the situation well. The Vocoder was used for getting the robotic voice effect. The song is all about losing yourself in the moment. The promo of the songs was released on 11 June 2011. Music video The La Tomatina festival of Spain was re-created for the shoot of the song. It was shot in Buñol, Valencia, Spain. Almost 16 tons of tomatoes were used for the shoot and they were flown in from Portugal. The import of tomatoes itself cost the producers about ₹ 1 crore. The song features Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif and Ariadna Cabrol. The actors had to clean themselves up with hot water after every shot. They all were so sick of tomatoes after the shoot, that they couldn't eat any dish containing tomatoes for weeks. Reception Bollywood Hungama described the song as, "full of 'masti', 'maza' and energy through visuals with the sound being totally subtle." The Rediff review remarked, "a sublime rhythm and minimalist ambience to work up a state of ecstasy which is irresistible". Chart performance The song was an instant hit and rocked the music charts, as it entered the Radio Mirchi Top 20 list of the week at #1 and regained and maintained its #1 spot in third week, after dropping to #2 in the second week. The song made its entry in the Planet Bollywood charts at #6 and climbed two spots to #4 in one week. At the BBC Asian Charts, the song debuted at #40 and leaped to #7 in 6 weeks. Accolades See also Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (soundtrack) Señorita References External links Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara Official Site Songs with music by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy 2011 songs Indian songs Songs written for films Film songs in Hindi Songs with lyrics by Javed Akhtar T-Series (company) singles Music videos shot in Spain
Four Pieces for Mirai (Overture) is an extended play by American musician James Ferraro. It was self-released on May 18, 2018 on his Bandcamp page and later to other music platforms. Ferraro also released the album on cassette. The EP is the overture to Ferraro's Four Pieces For Mirai series. Background Four Pieces for Mirai (Overture) is an overture to Ferraro's own post-apocalyptic narrative, Four Pieces For Mirai, 'a large body of work that spans across multiple releases', involving Mirai, a malware that turns networked devices running Linux into remotely controlled "bots" that can be used as part of a botnet in large-scale network attacks. Mirai's presence in the narrative is that of a savior, rather than a destructive force. In the Bandcamp description for the release, Ferraro describes Four Pieces For Mirai as 'integrating medieval chorals to baroque to ambient noise to MIDI generated music, and other musical anthropology'. In this introductory prologue Ferraro reveals a dystopian present, a society in servitude to its digital network and its savior Mirai a computer virus with a "denial of service" malware system that attacks "Internet of Things" devices. in essence disrupting the hold of the internet on humanity. It is from this aspect that Ferraro builds his philosophical allegory of technological plague, hyper connectivity, social famine and virtual exodus. Track listing References James Ferraro albums 2018 albums Concept albums Dystopian music
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (, MEAE) is the ministry of the Government of France that handles France's foreign relations. Since 1855, its headquarters have been located at 37 Quai d'Orsay, close to the National Assembly. The term Quai d'Orsay is often used as a metonym for the ministry. Its cabinet minister, the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs () is responsible for the foreign relations of France. The current officeholder, Catherine Colonna, was appointed in 2022. In 1547, royal secretaries became specialised, writing correspondence to foreign governments and negotiating peace treaties. The four French secretaries of state where foreign relations were divided by region, in 1589, became centralised with one becoming first secretary responsible for international relations. The Ancien Régime position of Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs became Foreign Minister around 1723; it was renamed Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1791 in the aftermath of early stages of the French Revolution. All ministerial positions were abolished in 1794 by the National Convention and reestablished with the Directory. For a brief period in the 1980s, the office was retitled Minister for External Relations. As of , it is designated as Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs and occupied by Catherine Colonna, who is assisted by two Secretaries of State, currently Chrysoula Zacharopoulou and Laurence Boone. Central administration There are multiple services under its authority, along with that of some other ministers. Under the authority of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, that of Cooperation and European Affairs, and that of Foreign and European Affairs, there are numerous services directly related to the ministers. Here is a list of those services. The ministers' cabinet The office of cabinets, which gathers a personnel in charge of the administrative and logistics aspects of the three ministers' cabinets The budget control service (CBCM) General inspection of foreign affairs (IGAE) The prospective office (DP) The Protocole, upon which the President's protocol cell relies The Crisis management Department (CDC) Secretaries of State (1547–1723) Minister for Foreign Affairs (1718–1791) Ministers of Foreign Affairs (1791–2007) Consulate and First Empire First Restoration and the Hundred Days Second Restoration July Monarchy Second Republic Second Empire Third Republic Vichy Regime Free French Commissioners Fourth Republic Fifth Republic Ministers of Foreign and European Affairs (2007–2012) Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Development (2012–2017) Ministers of Europe and Foreign Affairs (2017–present) See also History of French foreign relations to 1980 Foreign relations of France Since 1980 References Further reading Feske, Victor H. "The Road To Suez: The British Foreign Office and the Quai D’Orsay, 1951–1957" in The Diplomats, 1939–1979 (2019) pp. 167–200; online External links 140 Ministries of Foreign Affairs (1589–2000) on the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. Official site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official treaty database of France Dictionnaire historique des institutions, mœurs et coutumes de la France, Adolphe Chéruel, L. Hachette et cie, 1855 "Ministries 1700–1870", Rulers.org Minister of Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs France
George G. Moseley (–before 1880) was an American politician who was a state legislator in Mississippi. He served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from Hinds County, Mississippi in 1874 and 1875. He was described as a "mulatto". See also African-American officeholders during and following the Reconstruction era References 1840s births Date of death unknown African-American state legislators in Mississippi Members of the Mississippi House of Representatives African-American politicians during the Reconstruction Era People from Hinds County, Mississippi 19th-century American politicians
Events in the year 1898 in Belgium. Incumbents Monarch: Leopold II Prime Minister: Paul de Smet de Naeyer Events 18 April - Coremans-De Vriendt law gives Dutch and French equal legal status in Belgian public life. 22 May - Belgian general election, 1898 5 June – Provincial elections 23 June – Opening of the Château royal d'Ardenne as a luxury hotel run by the Compagnie Internationale des Grands Hotels. 13–17 July – Eleventh International Eucharistic Congress held in Brussels. 27 July – Anglo-Belgian Treaty of Commerce and Navigation comes to an end, due to notification of the United Kingdom's withdrawal a year earlier. Publications Léon Bloy, Mendiant ingrat (Brussels, Edmond Deman) J. Nyssens-Hart, The Outer Port and the Inner Port of Bruges (Brussels, A> Lesigne) Max Rooses (ed.), Het schildersboek: Nederlandsche schilders der negentiende eeuw, vol. 1, vol. 2. Emile Vandervelde, Le Socialisme en Belgique Émile Verhaeren, Les aubes (Brussels, Edmond Deman) Art and architecture Paintings Eugène Laermans, The Drunkard Buildings Victor Horta, Hôtel Solvay Births 8 February - André Fierens, footballer (d. 1972) 5 March – Lucien Leboutte, air chief (d. 1988) 17 March - Raymond Decorte, cyclist (d. 1972) Deaths 12 January – Jean Jules Linden (born 1817), botanist 14 January – Polydore de Keyser (born 1832), Lord Mayor of London 25 January – François Roffiaen (born 1820), painter 22 March – Pieter De Rudder (born 1822), labourer 25 April – Prosper de Haulleville (born 1830), newspaperman 1 May – Alphonse Wauters (born 1817), archivist 3 June – Emma De Vigne (born 1850), painter 9 June – Joseph Jaquet (born 1822), sculptor 13 July – Émile Banning (born 1836), government adviser 23 August – Félicien Rops (born 1833), illustrator 11 September – Adolphe Samuel (born 1824), composer 30 September – Léon Mignon (born 1847), sculptor 25 December – Georges Rodenbach (born 1855), author References 1890s in Belgium
Won Soo-yeon (born January 12, 1961) is a South Korean female manhwa artist who writes in the shoujo (romance) genre. She debuted in 1987 and has published several titles; among her best known serials are Full House (2002) and its sequel Full House 2 (2005). Two of her comics have been adapted into television dramas: Full House (2004) and Mary Stayed Out All Night (2010). She is married to fellow manhwa artist Doha Kang, with whom she has two children. Works Elio and Yvette (1992) Let Dai (1995) Confession (manhwa anthology) (1999) Full House (2002) I Want You (2003) Full House 2 (2005) The Devil's Trill (2006) Mary Stayed Out All Night (2009) Adaptions of work Mary Stayed Out All Night Full House (2004) Awards State honors Notes References External links 1961 births South Korean manhwa artists South Korean manhwa writers Living people South Korean female comics artists South Korean women artists Female comics writers
Shahrak-e Alzahra (, also Romanized as Shahrak-e Alzahrā and Shahrak az Zahrā) is a village in Cham Chamal Rural District, Bisotun District, Harsin County, Kermanshah Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 1,549, in 345 families. References Populated places in Harsin County
Andrew Conrad De Silva (born 23 November 1974) is an Australian R&B and Rock music singer. He was a member of the band CDB from 1993 to 1998, when he left to undergo treatment for cancer. De Silva won Australia's Got Talent in 2012, which included a cash prize of $250,000. Early life De Silva was born in Melbourne into a family originally from Sri Lanka. Career 1991–1999: CDB Andrew De Silva formed CDB with Brad Pinto and Gary Pinto. Between 1991 and 1999, the group released two studio albums and won an ARIA Music Award. They disbanded in 1999. 2004-present: Solo career and Boom Crash Opera In 2005, De Silva released his debut solo single, "Just Like Good Music", which peaked at number 33 on the ARIA Charts. In 2012, De Silva auditioned for and won season 6 of Australia's Got Talent. In 2013, Andrew De Silva was the support act for Mariah Carey at Etihad Stadium & Allphones Arena. In 2014, Andrew was presented with the Award for Media & Entertainment by the Sri Lankan Association of Australia. Also in 2014 at the Serendib awards, De Silva was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. De Silva was a judge for the Miss Sri Lanka Online contest in 2012. In September 2014, he released an EP Now That I Believe. In 2016, Andrew De Silva was announced as the new lead singer of Australian group Boom Crash Opera. In November 2016, De Silva gathered some of Australia's finest musicians to create a "Purple Revolution: A Tribute To Prince" tour. Discography Albums Extended plays Charting singles References Further reading 1974 births Australian people of Sri Lankan descent Australia's Got Talent winners Musicians from Melbourne Living people Sinhalese singers 21st-century Australian singers 21st-century Australian male singers
Edward Adams Stacco (April 16, 1924 – April 6, 2007) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions and the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Colgate University and was drafted in the 25th round of the 1946 NFL Draft. 1924 births 2007 deaths People from the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area American football offensive tackles Colgate Raiders football players Detroit Lions players Washington Redskins players
These are some of the political parties from the Valencian Country: ()These parties are part of the Coalició Compromís. () Counting all of the councillors of the parties members of Coalició Compromís. (**) Counting the deputy obtained by Esquerra Unida del País Valencià in coalition with Els Verds del País Valencià. References Valencian
Second Childhood is a 1936 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Gus Meins. It was the 144th Our Gang short that was released. Plot On the occasion of her 65th birthday, a crotchety hypochondriac (Zeffie Tilbury) goes through her daily rant as her snooty servants ply her with colorful but unnecessary pills. Her "celebration" is interrupted when a toy plane owned by the gang crashes through her dining room window and shatters a vase. Forced to do the old lady's yardwork to pay for the damage, the kids ever so gradually win her heart, mostly by refusing to mollycoddle her as her servants have done for so many years. Before long, the gang's new "Grandma" is singing along with Spanky and Alfalfa, demolishing her pill bottles with a slingshot, embarking upon a wild roller-skate ride through her drafty mansion—and having the time of her life in the process. Production notes Unbeknownst to the cast, Zeffie Tilbury was blind. In between takes, she was led around by her staff. This would be the last episode directed by Gus Meins. Second Childhood was partially remade as Kiddie Kure, featuring much of the same cast. Cast The Gang Darla Hood as Darla Eugene Lee as Porky George McFarland as Spanky Carl Switzer as Alfalfa Billie Thomas as Buckwheat Dickie De Nuet as Our Gang member Additional cast Sidney Bracey as Hobson, the butler Gretta Gould as Maid Zeffie Tilbury as Grandma See also Our Gang filmography References External links 1936 films 1936 comedy films 1936 short films American black-and-white films Films directed by Gus Meins Hal Roach Studios short films Our Gang films 1930s American films Films about hypochondriasis Films about birthdays 1930s English-language films
The Imprudent Young Couple is a play written by Henry Guy Carleton. It premiered on Broadway in 1895 and was produced by Charles Frohman. It starred Maude Adams and John Drew, Jr., and featured Arthur Byron. The production marked the Broadway debut of Drew's niece, Ethel Barrymore. References Sources 1895 plays Broadway plays Plays by Henry Guy Carleton
Tarn Taran may refer to: Tarn Taran Sahib, a city in Tarn Taran district, Punjab, India Tarn Taran district, a district in Punjab, India Tarn Taran, Pakistan, a village in Punjab, Pakistan Tarn Taran (Lok Sabha constituency) Tarn Taran (Assembly Constituency) See also Taran (disambiguation) Tarn (disambiguation)
Zilzer is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Anton Zilzer (1860–1921), Hungarian painter Max Zilzer (1868–1943), Hungarian-born German actor Wolfgang Zilzer (1901–1991), German-American actor, son of Max See also Ziller (surname) German-language surnames
Lewis Matthew "Matt" Carroll AM is an Australia sports administrator. In March 2017, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Olympic Committee. Personal Carroll was born and raised in Mosman, New South Wales. His grandfather settled in Mosman after arriving from Ireland via New Zealand in 1890. He attended St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill. In 1982, Carroll completed a Bachelor's Degree in Construction from the University of New South Wales. He worked in his father's construction business before commencing employment as a sport administrator. He is married with three children. Career as a sports administrator Carroll played over 250 with the Mosman Rugby Club and served as its president. His first primary involvement in sports administration was as a Rugby Director at the NSW Rugby from 1991 to 1995. He was responsible for representative and club rugby. Between 1995 and 2000, Carroll was General Manager at the Australian Rugby Union (ARU). He was then appointed to Chief Executive Officer of NSW Rugby, a position he held until December 2001. Whilst at the NSW Rugby Union, he led the organisation’s recovery from a significant debt position. He rejoined the Australian Rugby Union in 2002 as General Manager of 2003 Rugby World Cup, later serving as acting Chief Executive in 2003. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for services to rugby in 2004. In 2004, Carroll became the inaugural General Manager of Football Federation Australia's (FFA) A-League, a position he held until 2007. In addition to managing the A-League, he managed a comprehensive review of community football to maximise participation for FFA, state associations and clubs. In July, 2007 he rejoined Australian Rugby Union as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer. He resigned in March 2013. From September 2013 until August 2014, he was Executive Adviser & Interim Chief Operating Officer for the 2019 Rugby World Cup Organising Committee in Japan. In November 2014, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Yachting Australia. Whilst at Yachting Australia, he moved the organisation from a federated to the centralised model. Carroll has had a strong association with John O'Neill. He was deputy to O'Neill in his two stints at the Australian Rugby Union and at Football Federation Australia. In employing Carroll at the FFA in 2004, O'Neill said "Matt has shown a huge amount of competency and with his broad skills of running a successful major event (Rugby World Cup 2003) and establishing better relations between the governing body of the sport and the grassroots." In March 2017, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Olympic Committee. References People from Sydney Australian sports executives and administrators Australian Olympic Committee administrators Football Australia officials University of New South Wales alumni Living people Members of the Order of Australia People educated at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill Australian people of Irish descent Year of birth missing (living people)
Ian Curtis Young (born September 27, 1981) is an American-Trinidadian professional basketball player. Standing at 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m), Young primarily plays as point guard. Young played 13 professional years overseas in various countries. Before turning professional, Ian was an All-SEC point guard at Auburn University and a 2-Time Junior College All-American at Des Moines Area CC (DMACC). International career He represented Trinidad and Tobago's national basketball team at the 2010 Centrobasket in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where he recorded most points and assists for his team. In the 2009 CBC Trinidad finished in fourth place with a 3–1 record led by Ian Young who averaged 18.6 PPG and 8.0 APG. He signed with the Brujos de Guayama of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional appearing in two games. References External links ESPN profile NBA D-League profile 1981 births Living people Auburn Tigers men's basketball players HKK Široki players Junior college men's basketball players in the United States KTP-Basket players Associação Macaé de Basquete players Point guards Ratiopharm Ulm players Trinidad and Tobago men's basketball players Gaiteros del Zulia players Brujos de Guayama players
Onur Çukur (born 9 August 1999) is a Turkish volleyball player for Galatasaray and the Turkish national team. He studied and played for 4 years at Grand Canyon University where he obtained a degree in psychology. Club career On 13 August 2021, Galatasaray HDI Sigorta signed a one-year contract with young setter Çukur. References External links Player profile at Volleybox.net 1999 births Living people Turkish men's volleyball players Galatasaray S.K. (men's volleyball) players Arkas Spor volleyball players Place of birth missing (living people)
Fashion was a British new wave band, primarily active from 1978 to 1984, with a brief revival in 2009. They began as a post-punk band, before developing into a new wave/synth-pop ensemble that placed three singles on the lower reaches of the UK chart in 1982–84. History Fashion went through several line-up overhauls during its initial existence between 1978 and 1984. John Mulligan (synthesizer, bass) and Dik Davis (drums) were constants, but the band's frontman changed with each of the band's three albums. Post-punk years: Fàshiön Music Fashion was formed originally as Fàshiön Music, in Birmingham, England, in 1978, and consisted of John Mulligan (bass, synthesizer), Dik Davis (drums), and Al James (vocals, guitar). James became known as Luke Sky, or simply Luke or Lûke (short for "Luke Skyscraper" – a reference to the Star Wars character Luke Skywalker and the fact that James was tall and thin), while John Mulligan was known simply as Mulligan and Dik Davis simply as Dïk (or "Dik Mamba" on their debut single). In 1978, they also founded their own Fàshiön Music label; from this point forward, the band was generally (though not completely consistently) identified as Fashion, as distinct from the name of their self-owned label. Fashion released their first two singles ("Steady Eddie Steady" and "Citinite") as independent issues on the UK in November 1978 and June 1979 respectively. The group was quickly picked up by I.R.S., who put out a third single in the US in September 1979, "The Innocent". Their sound was varied, playing punk, post-punk and indie repertoire, although Mulligan at that time also had a synthesizer which later characterized the future synth-pop years of the band. Still signed to I.R.S., in 1979 they recorded and released their first album, Product Perfect. All three members were credited as having written the songs collectively. Between 1978 and 1980, Fashion played shows with performers such as Toyah Willcox, UB40, Hazel O'Connor and Billy Idol, who later became well known. A then-recently formed Duran Duran opened their shows; they toured the UK with U2, both the UK and US with The Police, and opened for The B-52's on their first British tour. In March 1980, no longer associated with I.R.S., Fashion released their "Silver Blades" single, again on their own Fàshiön Music label. Later in 1980 they also released one more song, "Let Go", on a Birmingham bands compilation called Bouncing in the Red (EMI). In June 1980, after a last gig in London with U2, Luke James left the band, and later moved to the United States. A revised line-up was assembled, containing Dik and Mulligan along with Tony Dial (former singer with the Neon Hearts) on vocals and guitar and Ian Moore on bass. This version of the group recorded sessions for BRMB, and played live gigs as a support act for The Human League, as well as at the Holy City Zoo club in Birmingham. However, Dial and Moore soon left, and the band regrouped once more. New Romantic years: Fashiøn By late 1981, Fashion—which had now been picked up by Arista Records—consisted of De Harriss (vocals, guitar), Martin Recchi (bass), Mulligan (synths) and Dik Daviss (as he now billed himself) on drums. This line-up issued the single "Move On" in November 1981, and though it did not chart, the single still garnered enough attention to allow the band to record the album Fabrique (1982), produced by Zeus B. Held. In addition to "Move On", Fabrique contained the singles "Streetplayer (Mechanik)" and "Love Shadow", both of which were minor UK hits. Harriss (born David Harris) was now the band's frontman and songwriter, writing every song on the album (two were co-writes with Held). Fabrique was later re-issued with additional material as The Height of Fashion (1990, 2001). Harriss left Fashion before a proposed world tour of Fabrique. Following the loss of their lead singer and songwriter, once again Fashion was dropped by their label. Harriss was replaced by vocalist Troy Tate and guitarist Al Darby. Although Troy Tate did not record any studio material with Fashion, he performed his own songs with the band live. Songs during Tate's period included "Love Is" and "What You Gonna Do Next." Tate subsequently departed, with Darby left to perform lead vocals. This iteration of the band was signed by Epic Records. In 1984, Fashion released an album entitled Twilight of Idols, with Darby now acting as lead singer and primary songwriter, penning all but two tracks. Keyboardist Mulligan remained, as did bassist Recchi (who now billed himself as Marlon Recchi, rather than Martin) along with drummer "Dik"/"Dik Mamba"/"Dik Daviss", who now billed himself as Dik Davis. Zeus B. Held was once again the producer. "Eye Talk", released as a single, again put Fashion on the lower end of the UK Singles Chart. However, the band split up after playing live gigs to support the album. Mulligan went on to record material with Nick Beggs of Kajagoogoo. After leaving Fashion, De Harriss reverted to using the name "Dave Harris" and, in 1984, recorded an album with Richard Wright, keyboardist of Pink Floyd, as Zee. He later worked as an in-house songwriter and producer at Warner Chapell Music in New York City from 1990 to 2000. He then returned to the UK, where he now works under the name David Harris as a songwriter and producer in Lincoln. Fàshiön reformed Thirty years after the first Fashion single was issued, original vocalist/guitarist Luke Sky (now based in California) reactivated the Fashion name to issue a new album. Released in February 2009, Stairway to Nowhere featured Luke Sky on vocals and all other instruments, with the exception of Vuk Pavlovic of Nature's Pocket providing drums for three of the tracks. This iteration of Fashion existed for a short time before once again becoming dormant. Personnel Members Dik Daviss – drums, percussion, vocals (1978–1984) John Mulligan – synthesiser, vocals (1978–1984), bass (1978–1980) Luke Sky – vocals, guitar (1978–1980, 2009), synthesiser, bass, drums (2009) Tony Dial – vocals, guitar (1980–1981) Ian Moore – bass (1980–1981) De Harriss – vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards (1981–1982) Martin Recchi – bass, vocals (1981–1984) Al Darby – guitar (1982–1984), vocals (1983–1984); died 2023 Troy Tate – vocals (1982–1983) Line-ups Timeline Discography Albums Studio albums Compilation albums Singles References External links Stairway To Nowhere – fàshiön Fàshiön homepage Official Fàshiön MySpace site released by singer and guitarist Luke Sky Featuring only Fàshiön Music period and new material Fashion discography Fashion information Fashion fan page English new wave musical groups Cherry Red Records artists I.R.S. Records artists
Edward Sylvester "The Only" Nolan (November 7, 1857 – May 18, 1913) was a Canadian pitcher and outfielder in professional baseball. He played for five Major League Baseball (MLB) teams from 1878 to 1885. Family Although Nolan was raised in Paterson, New Jersey, and the 1900 census shows his birthplace as New Jersey, both the 1870 and 1880 censuses indicate that he and his three older brothers (John, Mills, and Michael) were born in Canada. His parents were James and Mary Nolan, who were both born in Ireland. Nolan married Mary Coyle around 1882, and they had two children, Marguerita (born 1891) and Edward (born 1895). Baseball career According to Bill James and Rob Neyer, Nolan threw an unusually fast (for his day) underhand fastball and a combination of curveballs. Nolan started his professional baseball career with the Indianapolis Blues of the League Alliance in 1877. He pitched well that season and stayed with the team when they moved to the National League (NL) in 1878. Nolan received his nickname in 1878. In that era, "the only" was a common term used to describe anyone who excelled at something. Upon joining the NL, the Blues team publicized themselves by referring to their main pitcher Nolan as "The Only Nolan". That season, Nolan pitched 347 innings, the most of his MLB career. He had a win–loss record of 13–22 and had the fifth-most wins in the NL. He had a 2.57 earned run average (ERA) and an 80 ERA+, and he led the league with 56 bases on balls. Nolan was expelled by Indianapolis on August 14 when he told the team he was going to a funeral but instead went drinking. During the league meetings in December, his appeal for reinstatement was denied. Nolan then played for minor league teams in San Francisco in 1879 and 1880. In 1881, Nolan was allowed to return to the NL, this time with the Cleveland Blues. On July 23, he pitched Cleveland to a 7–3 win over the Buffalo Bisons and went 4-for-4 at the plate. Nolan and his teammates John Clapp and Jim McCormick missed the team's September 20 game in Worcester, Massachusetts, because their return from a side trip to New York City was delayed by a train wreck; they were each fined $100. At an NL meeting in Saratoga Springs, New York, later that month, the league adopted a blacklist of players who were barred from playing for or against any NL teams until they were removed by unanimous vote of the league clubs. Nolan was one of the ten blacklisted for "confirmed dissipation and general insubordination". (The other nine were Lew Brown‚ Ed Caskin, Bill Crowley‚ Buttercup Dickerson‚ Mike Dorgan‚ John Fox‚ Emil Gross‚ Sadie Houck‚ and Lip Pike.) In 1883, Nolan pitched in seven games, all losses, for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys before being released for disciplinary reasons. He played professionally for the next several years, including stints with the Wilmington Quicksteps and Philadelphia Quakers, until his baseball career ended in 1886. Later life After his baseball career was over, Nolan worked for the Paterson, New Jersey Police Department. He worked there for about 15 years before he suddenly became ill and died of nephritis at the age of 55. He was interred at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa, New Jersey. References External links 1857 births 1913 deaths 19th-century baseball players Major League Baseball players from Canada Major League Baseball pitchers Indianapolis Blues players Cleveland Blues (NL) players Pittsburgh Alleghenys players Wilmington Quicksteps players Philadelphia Quakers players Indianapolis Blues (minor league) players San Francisco Knickerbockers players San Francisco Bay City players Grand Rapids (minor league baseball) players Leechburg (minor league baseball) players Wilmington Quicksteps (minor league) players Savannah (minor league baseball) players Jersey City Jerseys players Deaths from nephritis Burials at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Totowa, New Jersey)
Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre is a community-based museum and interpretive centre, founded in 1994, that educates, conserves, protects, and promotes the history, the peoples and the assets of the land forming the Eagle Creek Valley and Coal Mine Ravine located in Herschel, Saskatchewan, Canada. Overview The centre began in the fall of 1994, after the closure of the local elementary school, which the board of directors bought from the school division for a small sum. Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre is located northwest of Rosetown in the village of Herschel. It is a community-based project that serves the west central area of Saskatchewan for the educational and preservation purposes of the site and as a community centre. It sits atop the Coalmine ravine and overlooks several fossil beds and a First Nations ceremonial complex designated a Municipal Heritage Site by the province of Saskatchewan. Over the years, several professional archaeology and paleontology excavations have taken place at the centre. Ancient Echoes is now under the umbrella of the R.M. of Mountain View #318. The centre has three key areas of focus: prehistoric era, aboriginal history, and the ecology of the area, which is native prairie. The area includes aboriginal historical sites including petroglyphs. They have archaeological dig-sites and paleontology excavation sites which includes many marine fossils like plesiosaurs and mosasaurs, including the only example of an Dolichorhynchops herschelensis in the world. There are guided hikes through the ravine area to see the different sites and exhibits that contain a natural history display, aboriginal artifacts and a permanent painting collection about the disappearance of the plains bison by Quebec artist, Jo Cooper. Outside the centre is a life-size statue of a plains grizzly bear created by William Epp that once roamed the prairie before they disappeared in the early 20th century. The centre also pays tribute to the James Carnegie, 9th Earl of Southesk who came to this part of Saskatchewan, from Kinnaird, Scotland, in 1859 on a hunting expedition in search of large game, including the plains grizzly. His diary details his encounter with a bear in the Bad Hills near Herschel. Ancient Echoes is a popular site for school tours throughout the year, offering custom-designed programs for students of all ages in the areas of Aboriginal history, ecology and archaeology. It also offers summer programs including traditional pottery making, drum making, ecology and paleontology hikes, full-moon hikes, educational and craft days for children. The centre provides programs for school groups and the general public. It accommodates all age levels, interest levels and group sizes. It offers special programs throughout the summer months and a few in the winter months. It a seasonal facility open Tuesdays–Sundays from May to the end of August, and then by request through the winter and spring. History In October 1994, what was then called The Herschel Interpretive Centre was officially established. It was staffed by a dedicated team of volunteers and funded by individual and corporate donations, as well as a small government grant. The centre's mandate is as follows: "Ancient Echoes is a community-based project which interprets, conserves, and promotes the history, the peoples and the assets of the land forming the Eagle Creek Valley and beyond the Coal Mine Ravine in Herschel, Saskatchewan." Over the years, Ancient Echoes has received many generous donations from local artisans and large companies. These include the contribution of several taxidermy pieces from local taxidermist Lyle Waddington. While preparations were being made to open the centre in 1994, Waddington donated many native bird and mammal species found in the Herschel area. These included a full 900 kilogram buffalo mount, which is displayed at the centre to this day. Around this same time, Rosetown resident and woodcarver Jack Klemmer visited Ancient Echoes for the first time. Since then, his carvings have been on display at the centre, and the proceeds from their sale have been donated to Ancient Echoes. Also in the late 1990s, the centre received a $5,000 donation from Enbridge Pipelines to purchase shipping carts for the centre's displays and to help pay for the initial print run of renowned Metis artist Jo Cooper's paintings, entitled “The Disappearance and Resurgence of the Buffalo”, which was displayed for the first time at Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre, where it remains today as a permanent exhibit. In the 1990s, the fossilized remains of three Dolichorhynchops herschelensis were discovered in the Coalmine Ravine. During this excavation paleontologists uncovered the remains of varying marine life: several shark species, numerous fish vertebrate fragments, and a mosasaur (large lizard-like marine animal). Since then, paleontologists have continued and expanded their exploration work in the Coalmine Ravine. New dinosaurs, marine reptiles, plants and other fossils are frequently found in the ravine. The Herschel area is now considered a hot spot for archaeology, paleontology, and native plants and animals. Timeline 65 million years ago – Herschel was submerged under the Western Interior Seaway, a strip of salt water that flowed from the Arctic down to Texas and over to the Gulf of Mexico. Fossils of many kinds were deposited on the sea bottom. 1960 – Petroglyph #1 was discovered by Henry Kosloski, a farmer from nearby Biggar. Despite knowing the importance of the discovery, he kept the petroglyph a secret, to protect it from vandals. 1961 – Herschel school (the future home of Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre) was built. 1978 – Kosloski revealed his secret concerning the petroglyphs of unknown origin. 1988 – The petroglyph site received provincial heritage status and was designated a Municipal Heritage Site in the province of Saskatchewan. 1990 – The first fossilized plesiosaur was discovered in the Herschel area. It had a small head, long neck, barrel shaped body, short tail and paddles that propelled it through the water. It was about 40 feet long. 1992 – Preliminary mapping and test excavations were undertaken at the petroglyph site. A small, triangular projectile point, a scrapper, a biface fragment, and a few fragments of prehistoric pottery were uncovered. 1993 – Further excavations were undertaken at the petroglyph sites. Findings included various objects believed to be offerings. These served to show the continuous use of the site from approximately 600AD to 1900AD. 1994 – The first plesiosaur was excavated and moved to the Royal Tyrrel Museum in Drumheller, Alberta. Herschel kindergarten to elementary school were closed due to declining attendance. The Herschel Development Committee negotiated with the Rosetown school division to buy the school and a former teacherage for $1. Further excavations occurred near Monolith 1. The Herschel Interpretive Centre was officially established. 1996 – Jo Cooper, a Metis elder from Frontenac, Quebec, cameto work on her art exhibition, "The Disappearance and Resurgence of the Plains Buffalo", at Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre. She spent the summer giving tours of the centre and the ravine, and came back often afterward. 1997 – Two additional plesiosaurs were discovered. During this excavation paleontologists uncovered the remains of varying marine life: two or three different shark species, numerous fish vertebrate fragments, and a mosasaur (large lizard-like marine animal). Rosetown resident and local woodcarver Jack Klemmer donated the proceeds from the sale of his carvings to the centre. Cooper's paintings were displayed at the centre. 1998 – The community of Herschel decided to buy Cooper's painting exhibition and have it on permanent display at Ancient Echoes. The tearing down of the elevator in town was the ideal project to raise money for the purchase of the paintings. Wood from the elevator was sold and largely responsible for the purchase of the paintings. 1999 – The centre received a $5,000 donation from Enbridge Pipelines. This was used for the purchase of shipping carts for the centre's displays and to help pay for the initial print runs of Cooper's paintings. 2005 – The plesiosaur remains were deemed a completely new species, Dolichorhynchops herschelensis, by Dr. Tamaki Sato, a Japanese vertebrate paleontologist. 2016 – Additional paleontology was conducted, with new dinosaurs and marine reptiles being found in the ravine. 2017 – Ancient Echoes celebrated Canada 150 with The Shared Land Celebration. This event was shared with representatives of the Blackfoot, Cree, Gros Ventre and Lakota Nations. 2018 – A visitor found a fist-sized dinosaur bone in a wash in the ravine. The centre reported the find to Emily Bramforth, a paleontologist with the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. 2018 – The centre was awarded the Prince of Wales Ecclesiastical Insurance Cornerstone Award by the National Trust for Canada / Fiducie nationale du Canada. 2018 – The centre received a 2018 National Trust Ecclesiastical Insurance Cornerstone Award, which recognizes organizations that illustrate extraordinary significance and bring benefit to a community over a sustained period of time. Dolichorhynchops herschelensis The Ancient Echoes interpretive Centre is home to the only specimens of Dolichorhynchops herschelensis ever discovered. It was discovered to be a new species by Tamaki Sato in 2005. The fossils were discovered in the Bearpaw Formation of Saskatchewan, a Late Cretaceous (late Campanian to Maastrichtian) rock formation. The fossil was found close to the town of Herschel, from which the species name is derived. The rock formation it was found in consists of sandstones, mudstones and shales laid down in the Western Interior Seaway, just before it began to revert to dry land. The D. herschelensis skeleton was discovered was scattered around the dig site. The skull, lower jaw, ribs, pelvis and shoulder blades were all recovered, but the spine was incomplete, so the exact number of vertebrae the living animal would have had is unknown. All four limbs are missing, with the exception of nine small Phalanges (finger bones) and a small number of limb bones found close by, which may belong to the animal in question. The fossil is believed to be that of an adult Dolichorhynchops herschelensis. It is also believed to have been substantially smaller than its close relative, D. osborni, as some juvenile specimens of D. osborni are larger than the adult specimen of D. herschelensis. Assuming that only a few vertebrae are missing from the skeleton, the animal is estimated to be about 2.5 to 3 metres in length. The snout is long and thin, with numerous tooth sockets. However, very few of the thin, sharp teeth remain. Permanent exhibits Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre offers both indoor and outdoor educational tours of its paleontology sites and exhibits which include dinosaur and fossil displays, geological specimens and a dinosaur dig site. The centre's prairie grasslands ecology exhibit and tour includes endangered prairie plants as well as traditional first nations medicine and food, animals in the wild, and taxidermy displays. The First Nations exhibit and tours includes the history of First Nations people in the Herschel area and tours of a traditional ceremonial complex which includes petroglyphs, a vision quest site, a turtle effigy, archaeological dig, tipi rings, buffalo jump, pemmican processing site, tool artifacts and pottery making displays. Artifacts related to James Carnegie, 9th Earl of Southesk's visit in 1959 round out the exhibits. The centre also boasts an exhibit of art by renowned Metis artist Jo Cooper titled “The Disappearance and Resurgence of the Buffalo” which explores the history of the plains bison in the region. A life-sized sculpture by artist William Epp, of the now extinct plains grizzly bear shot close to where the centre now stands, by famed Scottish hunter James Carnegie, 9th Earl of Southesk on a hunting trip to the area in 1859, can be found on the grounds of the centre alongside a unique metal sculpture of a Dolichorhynchops herschelensis. Rotating exhibits Ancient Echoes has added an art gallery space. The Prairie View Gallery contains numerous exhibits throughout the year celebrating new and established artists and photographers. Exhibits in this space are usually held at the centre for three months at a time. "From Heartbreak to Healing" (2018) is an exhibit by Saskatchewan artist Jean A. Humphrey that explores her experience of her husband's Alzheimer's disease through sculptures and painting. The Valley View Tea and Craft Room The Valley View Tea Room is found inside Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre and is run by local volunteers. It offers coffee, tea, and other beverages, and features home-made baked goods including local favourites like Saskatoon berry pie. The centre's gift shop contains a variety of souvenirs for both children and adults related to the Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre as well as the community of Herschel. The tea room is open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 2:30-4:30 P.M. CST during the summer and Fridays during the winter. The Herschel Museum The Herschel Museum is located in the former St. Boniface Catholic Church that was built in 1926. The church closed in 1969 and the building was sold and donated to the Village of Herschel in 1988 when it was officially opened as the Herschel Museum. Displays include a local original kitchen, living room, bedroom, and household artifacts. Souvenirs of the Herschel School are collected here, although the school photos are displayed in an album at Ancient Echoes. There is a large collection of local sports memorabilia, tools, and agricultural equipment here. The Rural Municipality of Mountain View No. 318 has collections of books, maps, and artifacts on display as well. Access to the museum is granted only through Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre. Educational programming and guided school tours focusing on history, nature/biology, First Nations culture, paleontology and archaeology are available. Local and Saskatoon-based school groups are common in the spring and summer. References External links Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre Official RM of Mountain View website 1994 establishments in Saskatchewan Cretaceous paleontological sites of North America Museums established in 1994 Paleontology in Saskatchewan Dinosaur museums in Canada First Nations museums in Canada History museums in Saskatchewan Natural history museums in Saskatchewan Cretaceous Saskatchewan Fossil parks in Canada Paleontological institutions and organizations Open-air museums in Canada Paleontology in Canada Tourist attractions in Saskatchewan Blackfoot culture Culture of Saskatchewan
(stylized MOSAIC.WAV) is a Japanese moe-pop band from Akihabara, widely known for doing theme songs to eroge, they eventually began to produce their own original work in 2004. In an interview with JaME, Kayamori stated their name was chosen in connection to church windows, and that they believe that the name really represents colour and different passions. The band is named after the digital sound file format WAV. Their songs have also been used as opening songs for Sumomomo Momomo and Kyouran Kazoku Nikki. MOSAIC.WAV is fronted by vocalist MI-KO, with keyboardist Susumu Kayamori and guitarist Masaya Koike backing her up. They dubbed their own music as Akiba-Pop, J-pop covered by numerous Akihabara cultural references, this including fantasy anime and video game themes. MOSAIC.WAV is currently active as a band. In 2015, MOSAIC.WAV composed the soundtrack for the anime adaptation of School-Live!. Discography Singles Magical Hacker☆Kurukuru Risk (Magical Hacker☆くるくるリスク) (May 14, 2004) Kimi wa Nan Terabyte? (キミは何テラバイト?) (October 28, 2005) Megane de ne! (めがねでねっ！) (September 8, 2006) Kyun Kyun Panic (キュン・キュン・パニック) (August 23, 2006) (Mamotte! Lollipop ED Theme) Saikyou○×Keikaku (最強○×計画) (October 25, 2006) (Sumomo mo Momo mo OP1 Theme) Girigiri Kagaku Shoujo Falsie (ギリギリ科学少女ふぉるしぃ) (December 29, 2006) Setsujou! Hyakka Ryouran (切情！佰火繚乱) (January 24, 2007) (Sumomo mo Momo mo OP2 Theme) Katamichi Catchball (片道きゃっちぼーる) (July 25, 2007) (Potemayo OP Theme) Denou Kassen×Uju no Jin! (電脳合戦×うじゅの陣！) (October 20, 2007) Last Battle! Akibattler "μ" (ラストバトル！アキバトラー"μ") (February 1, 2008) Chousai Kenbo Sengen (超妻賢母宣言) (Kyouran Kazoku Nikki OP Theme) (April 23, 2008) SPAM Mailing Girl (迷惑メーリングGIRL) (August 15, 2008) Kodomosaic・Yamimosaic (こどもざいく・やみもざいく) (December 27, 2008) Otoko no Musume no Tobira (おとこの娘のトビラ) (December 29, 2009) Zen Sekai Teki Touchpanel (全世界的タッチパネル) (August 13, 2009) Nou・Nai・Sai・Sei ～ecphoric dance～ (脳・内・再・醒～ecphoric dance～) (September 15, 2010) H na Kuni no Kyouiku Jijou (Hな国の教育事情) (August 12, 2011) Albums We Love "AKIBA-POP"!! (October 29, 2004) SPACE AKIBA-POP (January 20, 2006) Future-Fiction:AKIBA-POP!! (August 31, 2007) Amusement Pack (March 26, 2008) Superluminal Ж AKIBA-POP (April 15, 2009) Heartsnative (October 21, 2009) Ginyuu Planet ☆ AKIBA-POP (吟遊Planet☆AKIBA-POP) (March 3, 2011) AKIBA-POP√RECOLLECTION (November 23, 2011) Minna Miku Miku ni Shite Ageru ♪ ~Heartsnative2~ (みんなみくみくにしてあげる♪~Heartsnative2~) (November 7, 2012) Astronomical Φ AKIBA-POP!! (December 11, 2013) Transistor no Doukedan ~Heartsnative3~ (トランジスタの道化団～Heartsnative3～) (December 11, 2013) MOSAIC.lassic ~Futari no Happy☆Island~ (MOSAIC.lassic~ふたりのはっぴー☆あいらんど~) (January 30, 2015) Miracleluminal Mosaic.Live!! MOSAIC.WAV 15th Anniv. (October 18, 2018) MiracleluminalΣAKIBA-POP (October 18, 2018) AKIBA-POP И SCRIPTER ~MOSAIC.WAV GAME SONG COLLECTION~ (December 23, 2020) Quiet MOSAIC.LIVE ~Keep on the AKIBA-POP~ (2Discs) (October 31, 2021) Gacha Gacha Cute ・ Figu@Hensoukyoku [Variation] ~Figu@15th Anniv.~ (ガチャガチャきゅ〜と・ふぃぎゅ@変奏曲[ヴァリエーション]〜Figu@15th Anniv.〜 ) (January 28, 2022) External links Official Website Sham Studio MOSAIC.WAV interview on Kochipan (in French) MOSAIC.WAV interview on denpanosekai.com (in English) MOSAIC.WAV interview on JaME World (in English) References Japanese pop music groups Musical groups established in 2004 Musical groups from Akihabara NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan artists Anime musical groups
The Casebook of Gregory Hood was a radio detective program in the United States. It existed in several versions - with different stars on different networks in different years. Hood was an importer in San Francisco who dealt in rare items. John Dunning summarized the show's premise as follows: "With his sidekick Sanderson ('Sandy') Taylor, Hood traveled the world seeking artifacts for his import house. Each item found by Hood had an intriguing history and was inevitably linked to some present-day mystery." The character of Hood was based on real-life importer Richard Gump, who lived in San Francisco. Gump also was a consultant for the program. Hood was a character with a multi-faceted personality. One website devoted to old-time radio wrote about him as follows:Gregory Hood was also an accomplished pianist and composer, a self-taught forensics expert, spoke several languages fluently, was an expert in ancient and modern armament, had a military intelligence background, was a wine expert with an extensive rare wine cellar, and was an acknowledged expert in oriental tapestry. He lived in a penthouse on San Francisco's Nob Hill and employed a Chinese valet, Fong. On June 3, 1946, The Casebook of Gregory Hood began on the Mutual Broadcasting System, replacing The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes for the summer. Although intended to be just a summer replacement, it continued in the fall, sponsored by Petri Wine. Jeffrey Marks, in his biography of co-creator Anthony Boucher, explained, "The show had originally been planned as a summer replacement for The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in 1946, but continued for the next year when the radio network had difficulty in reaching an agreement with the Conan Doyle estate." The program had another full-season run on ABC in 1949-50 and also "resurfaced periodically in summer slots." The show was written by Boucher and Denis Green, who also teamed to write the Holmes show. Marks provided this background: Boucher and Green did such a good job for the Holmes show that they were asked about writing an original series for Mutual Radio. Radio shows relied on new episodes. Just as TV airs re-runs during the summer, radio shows gave their actors a summer hiatus of 13 weeks. Networks frequently ran original short-run programming during the summer. Boucher and Green came up with "The Casebook of Gregory Hood" a San Francisco-based antiquities expert who seemed to find current day crimes in the artifacts that he dealt with. The Casebook of Gregory Hood was nearly identical to The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in its opening: same sponsor, same announcement, same narrator frame for storytelling, and the same music. The narrator stopped by to visit Gregory either in his office or home, and the story was told by Hood. Hood's own Watson, Sandy Taylor, accompanied him. Taylor was Hood's lawyer and friend. Book reviewer Bertil Falk noted that the technique Boucher and Green used had deep roots in storytelling. He wrote: "The structure was of a very ancient kind, a frame story where Gregory Hood and his friend tell Harry Bartell a story from the casebook of Gregory Hood. It is a literary method well known from The Arabian Nights and much older than that, since it was used in the Sanskrit work Panchatantra more than two thousand years ago. Gale Gordon played Gregory Hood in the initial version of the program. Others who had the leading role later were Elliott Lewis, Jackson Beck, Paul McGrath, Martin Gabel and George Petrie. Sidekick Sanderson Taylor was portrayed at various times by Art Gilmore, Carl Harbord, William Bakewell and Howard McNear. Changes in stars, time slots and networks undoubtedly hindered the show's success. Marks wrote: "The show suffered from a constantly rotating cast. ... Boucher grew increasingly annoyed with the lack of support for the series." Boucher indicated his dissatisfaction in some personal correspondence: "As to myself and the contest -- the excellent idea you proposed of entering a Gregory Hood short story no longer appeals to me. My relations with the agency controlling the Hood program have become so unsatisfactory that I have no desire to build up their property for them, nor to associate myself too closely with it." In 2009, Crippen & Landru Publishers produced a volume of their Lost Classic Series devoted to The Casebook of Gregory Hood. The book contains 14 scripts from the series. References External links Ten streaming episodes available from archive.org. 1940s American radio programs American radio dramas Detective radio shows Fictional amateur detectives Mutual Broadcasting System programs 1946 radio programme debuts 1950 radio programme endings ABC radio programs Works by Anthony Boucher
Cloud albedo is a measure of the albedo or reflectivity of a cloud. Clouds regulate the amount of solar radiation absorbed by a planet and its solar surface irradiance. Generally, increased cloud cover correlates to a higher albedo and a lower absorption of solar energy. Cloud albedo strongly influences the Earth's energy budget, accounting for approximately half of Earth's albedo. Cloud albedo depends on the total mass of water, the size and shape of the droplets or particles and their distribution in space. Thick clouds (such as stratocumulus) reflect a large amount of incoming solar radiation, translating to a high albedo. Thin clouds (such as cirrus) tend to transmit more solar radiation and, therefore, have a low albedo. Changes in cloud albedo caused by variations in cloud properties have a significant effect on global climate. Cloud condensation nuclei and cloud albedo On a microscopic scale, clouds are formed through the condensation of water on cloud condensation nuclei, such as pollution and aerosol particles. The size, concentration, structure, and chemical composition of these particles influence cloud albedo. For example, black carbon aerosol particles absorb more solar radiation and sulfate aerosol reflects more solar radiation. Smaller particles form smaller cloud droplets, which tend to decrease precipitation efficiency of a cloud, increasing cloud albedo. Additionally, more cloud condensation nuclei increases the size of a cloud and the amount of reflected solar radiation. Causes of cloud albedo variation Cloud albedo on a planet varies from less than 10% to more than 90% and depends on drop sizes, liquid water or ice content, thickness of the cloud, solar zenith angle, etc. Liquid Water Path A cloud's liquid water path varies with changing cloud droplet size, which may alter the behavior of clouds and their albedo. The variations of the albedo of typical clouds in the atmosphere are dominated by the column amount of liquid water and ice in the cloud. The smaller the drops and the greater the liquid water content, the greater the cloud albedo, if all other factors are constant. The Twomey Effect (Aerosol Indirect Effect) The Twomey Effect is increased cloud albedo due to cloud nuclei from pollution. Increasing aerosol concentration and aerosol density leads to higher cloud droplet concentration, smaller cloud droplets, and higher cloud albedo. In macrophysically identical clouds, a cloud with few larger drops will have a lower albedo than a cloud with more smaller drops. The smaller cloud particles similarly increase cloud albedo by reducing precipitation and prolonging the lifetime of a cloud. This subsequently increases cloud albedo as solar radiation is reflected over a longer period of time. The Albrecht Effect is the related concept of increased cloud lifetime from cloud nuclei. Zenith Angle Cloud albedo increases with the total water content or depth of the cloud and the solar zenith angle. The variation of albedo with zenith angle is most rapid when the sun is near the horizon, and least when the sun is overhead. Absorption of solar radiation by plane-parallel clouds decreases with increasing zenith angle because radiation that is reflected to space at the higher zenith angles penetrates less deeply into the cloud and is therefore less likely to be absorbed. Influence on global climate Cloud albedo indirectly affects global climate through solar radiation scattering and absorption in Earth's radiation budget. Variations in cloud albedo cause atmospheric instability that influences the hydrological cycle, weather patterns, and atmospheric circulation. These effects are parameterized by cloud radiative forcing, a measure of short-wave and long-wave radiation in relation to cloud cover. The Earth Radiation Budget Experiment demonstrated that small variations in cloud coverage, structure, altitude, droplet size, and phase have significant effects on the climate. A five percent increase in short-wave reflection from clouds would counteract the greenhouse effect of the past two-hundred years. Cloud Albedo-Climate Feedback Loops There are a variety of positive and negative cloud albedo-climate feedback loops in cloud and climate models. An exampled of a negative cloud-climate feedback loop is that as a planet warms, cloudiness increases, which increases a planet's albedo. An increase in albedo reduces absorbed solar radiation and leads to cooling. A counteracting positive feedback loop considers the rising of the high cloud layer, reduction in the vertical distribution of cloudiness, and decreased albedo. Air pollution can result in variation in cloud condensation nuclei, creating a feedback loop that influences atmospheric temperature, relative humility, and cloud formation depending on cloud and regional characteristics. For example, increased sulfate aerosols can reduce precipitation efficiency, resulting in a positive feedback loop in which decreased precipitation efficiency increases aerosol atmospheric longevity. On the other hand, a negative feedback loop can be established in mixed-phase clouds in which black carbon aerosol can increase ice phase precipitation formation and reduce aerosol concentrations. References Atmospheric radiation Clouds Satellite meteorology
Lane Garrison is an American actor best known for the role of David "Tweener" Apolskis on the television series Prison Break. He appeared in the pilot episode of the El Rey network's series From Dusk till Dawn. He played Buck Barrow in the 2013 television miniseries Bonnie & Clyde. He starred opposite Kristen Stewart in the 2014 film Camp X-Ray. Early life Garrison grew up in Richardson, Texas. Due to the troubled relationship with his mother, Garrison moved out at seventeen and turned to the family minister, Joe Simpson, who is also the manager and father of pop stars Jessica and Ashlee Simpson. Garrison lived with the Simpson family for a year. He graduated from J.J. Pearce High School in 1998, and at eighteen, he drove to Los Angeles with ambitions to become an actor. In 2005, he had a major break when he assumed the role of David "Tweener" Apolskis on the television series Prison Break. Legal history In 2007, Garrison pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter, drunken driving and providing alcohol to a minor after a crash in December 2006 that killed 17-year-old Vahagn Setian, who had been a passenger in his car. Two 15-year-old girls, also passengers, were also injured in the crash. Then-26-year-old Garrison met Setian and the girls outside a liquor store then attended a high school party with them before jumping a curb and driving into a tree in Beverly Hills. He had cocaine in his system and his blood-alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit in California. He was sentenced to 40 months in jail on October 31, 2007. The actor was released from prison in April 2009, and served four years of parole. He was also ordered to pay $300,000 in restitution to the victims and their families. In 2012, Garrison was accused of slapping his former girlfriend Ashley Mattingly at her apartment building in Los Angeles. Garrison pleaded no contest to the charge and in return avoided having to spend any more time behind bars. In 2013, he was sentenced to attend self-help classes, 52 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and complete eight hours of community service. Personal life On July 28, 2018, Garrison welcomed a baby girl, Linden Rose, with his fiancée Mary Kaitlin. On October 15, 2020, Garrison welcomed a second baby girl, Livingston Kate. Filmography Film Television References External links American male film actors American male television actors Living people 21st-century American male actors Year of birth missing (living people)
The Beechcraft Model 77 Skipper is a two-seat, fixed tricycle gear general aviation airplane, originally designed for flight training but also used for touring and personal flying. Design and development The Skipper was conceived with the design goals of creating a low cost primary trainer with an emphasis on ease of maintenance and low operating costs. Design work on the Skipper began in 1974 as the PD 285, which made its maiden flight on February 6, 1975. The Skipper was Beechcraft's attempt to enter the two-place trainer market with an aircraft capable of competing with the popular Cessna 150 line of trainer aircraft. Though the aircraft first flew with a standard tail configuration, by the time it entered production, a T-tail configuration had been adopted, giving it an appearance very similar to its close competitor, the Piper PA-38 Tomahawk introduced in 1978. Like the Cessna and Piper trainers which were its primary competition, the Skipper utilizes the Lycoming O-235 engine and features side-by-side configuration seating. Production was handled at the Liberal (Kansas) Division, where the Beechcraft Duchess and Musketeer were produced. The Skipper wing utilizes a GA(W)-1 airfoil, specifically developed for low-speed aviation applications, based on 1970s NASA research. The aircraft was certified for intentional spins. While it is an all-metal design, the Skipper incorporated a number of innovative construction techniques, including tubular spars and aluminum honeycomb construction with metal-to-metal bonding, a technique inherited from the Musketeer family. The flaps and ailerons are actuated by torque tubes, rather than cables. The landing gear is mounted to the fuselage/wing junction, but has a wide wheelbase, giving it a "spraddle-legged" appearance on the ground. Operational history The Skipper had the misfortune of being introduced at the beginning of a severe downturn in general aviation aircraft production in the United States. During its first year 1979, 47 were built, 140 in 1980, and 125 in 1981. Production stopped in 1983. A total of 312 aircraft were built. Most of the production run was initially delivered to Beechcraft's flight school network, the Beech Aero Centers, where they were used as primary trainers. A handful of Skippers are still in use as trainers. Others are in the hands of private owners who use them as touring aircraft. Specifications See also References Notes Bibliography "Airdata File: Beechcraft PD 285". Air Enthusiast, December 1975, Vol 9 No 6. p. 312. Taylor, John W. R. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1980–81. London: Jane's Publishing Company, 1980. . Federal Aviation Administration, Rev 8.pdf Type certificate data sheet no. A30CE, Revision 8, (November 27, 2017) External links Beechcraft website Skipper 1970s United States civil trainer aircraft 1970s United States civil utility aircraft Single-engined tractor aircraft Low-wing aircraft T-tail aircraft Aircraft first flown in 1978
K. T. Achaya (6 October 1923 – 5 September 2002) was an oil chemist, food scientist, nutritionist and food historian. He is the author of Indian Food: A Historical Companion, The Food Industries of British India, and A Historical Dictionary of Indian Food. Early life and education K. T. Achaya was born on 6 October 1923 in Kollegal, in the Mysore kingdom, (now part of Karnataka). After graduating from University of Madras in 1943, he worked in the Indian Institute of Science for the next three years. He did his PhD work in T. P. Hilditch's lab at the University of Liverpool in United Kingdom. Career Achaya researched on cottonseed processing and castor oil derivatives in Regional Research Laboratory in Hyderabad for 22 years starting from 1950. During this time, he published 150 publications and acquired 11 patents. In 1971, he became the Executive Director of Protein Foods and Nutrition Development Association of India in Mumbai. In 1977, Achaya moved to the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore as Consultant to the United Nations University (UNU) Programme for advanced training in Food Science and Technology for fellows from developing countries. He retired from CFTRI in 1983 and wrote several books after his retirement. Books K. T. Achaya published several books on oil milling and food history of India. Oilseeds and Oil Milling in India: A Cultural and Historical Survey (1990), GHANI: The Traditional Oil Mill of India (1993) The Food Industries of British India (1994) The Story of our Food (2000) The Food Industries of British India (Oxford University Press, 1994) Indian Food: A Historical Companion (Oxford University Press, 1994) A Historical Dictionary of Indian food (Oxford University Press, 1998) The Illustrated Foods of India, A-Z (Oxford University Press, 2009) References 1923 births 2002 deaths Indian food writers Indian food scientists Food historians People from Chamarajanagar district Writers from Karnataka Scientists from Karnataka 20th-century Indian chemists Kodava people
The Lebanese identity card ( (bițāqat al-hawiya); ) is a compulsory Identity document issued to citizens of the Republic of Lebanon by the police on behalf of the Lebanese Ministry of Interior or in Lebanese embassies/consulates (abroad) free of charge. It is proof of identity, citizenship and residence of the Lebanese citizens. The Lebanese identity card may be used to verify identity and nationality having the same effect as a valid Lebanese passport, and may also be used as a travel document within Syria and Jordan in lieu of a Lebanese passport. In domestic non-electronic identification the driving licence has remained in a leading position. A driving licence is valid for almost every situation where non-electronic personal identification is needed even though they are not officially recognized as such. Legal status The Republic of Lebanon's Identity Card is the main form of identification on the territory of the Republic of Lebanon. All Lebanese are obliged by law to carry their identity cards with them at all times and are subject to fines should they not. According to the Lebanese obligation of identification, it is compulsory for all Lebanese citizens habitually resident in the Republic of Lebanon, aged 15 or older, to possess either an identity card or a passport noting that the earlier offers no benefits compared to the passport with the exception of being easier to carry in a wallet or a handbag. It enables bearers to log into certain services on the Internet, local computers or add a digital signatures into LibreOffice ODF documents or create DigiDoc formatted containers that also allows encryption during content transfer. While police officers and some other officials have a right to demand to see one of these documents, the law does not state that one is obliged to submit the document at that very moment. Use within the Republic of Lebanon In domestic non-electronic identification the driving licence has remained in a leading position, since most of the population have to have a licence anyway, and a driving licence is valid for almost every situation where non-electronic personal identification is needed. The Lebanese Identity Card, which uniquely identifies the individual based on biometric features, can be used by the individual for the verification and authentication of identity in the following situations: Health Delivery: The Personal Identification Number (PIN) and biometrics/personal information is cross-checked with the existing data in the National Identification System. Passport Acquisition: Any time a Lebanese Identity Card holder applies for a passport, their Personal Identification Number (PIN) is captured on the passport and their personal information cross-checked with the existing data in the National Identification System. A Lebanese Identity Card holder may not be able to acquire a passport if they do not possess a Lebanese Identity Card. This is because only people who qualify to hold Lebanese passports will be issued with one since the individual's nationality can be properly checked from the National Identification System. Acquisition of Driver's License: The Personal Identification Number (PIN) is one of the required information the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) demands as soon as the Lebanese Identity Card is issued to applicants. The PIN is captured on a Lebanese Identity Card holder's driver's license and vehicle registration documents. The personal information is also verified from the NIA to determine a person's true identity for license acquisition and establish the true identities of vehicle owners. A time will come when a person may not be able to make new registration or renewal at the DVLA without their Lebanese Identity Card. Shipping and Clearing of Goods from the port: All goods a Lebanese Identity Card holder exports out of the Republic of Lebanon or imports into the Republic of Lebanon is directly linked to their Personal Identification Number (PIN) to eliminate fraud and theft in the shipping and clearing of goods at the ports and harbours of the Republic of Lebanon. Receipt of Banking Services: A Lebanese Identity Card holder can use the Lebanese Identity Card as identity verification document when opening bank account, withdrawing money from the bank or receiving money transfers in the Republic of Lebanon. It is easier for a Lebanese Identity Card holder to also take loan from the bank whether you work in an identifiable institution or not. This is because their identity can be easily verified and the banks are confident that they can be traced in the event of loan default based on their PIN or biometric information stored on the Lebanese Identity Card. Credit Information: The use of the Lebanese Identity Card can enable the banks in the Republic of Lebanon to easily establish persons credit-worthiness from the Credit Referencing Agencies any time they apply for a loan. This may lead drastically to the reduction in bank rates on loans since the banks can establish whether they are already servicing a loan from another bank which will result in a reduction in the incidents of bad debts. Registration of Business: Business registration is linked to a Lebanese Identity Card holder's Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) to help identify them as the true owner of their business. The Registrar General's Department make it a requirement for all business owners to provide their PIN on the Lebanese Identity Card during business registration. This eliminates business registration fraud through the exposure of false identities and prevents multiple registrations of businesses for fraudulent purposes. Education: The PIN of a Lebanese Identity Card holder's child is captured during enrollment into primary school and the number is used for admission into every school level until the child completes tertiary education. This helps in tracking the progress of a Lebanese Identity Card holder's child in the educational sector for necessary policy interventions. Students who qualify for student's loan are able to use the Lebanese Identity Card to establish their identities to eliminate fraud. Data from the NIA database enables the Ministry of Education to plan effectively for the provision of targeted educational infrastructure and other resources for their community. Job Search: The Lebanese Identity Card is used to establish a person's identity during job search. This boosters their chances of getting the job as employers will be sure they are dealing with the rightful owner of the certificates a person provides in support of their qualifications. Disaster Management: Identification of true victims of disasters is often problematic because there are infiltrators who take advantage of the absence of credible identification system to benefit at the expense of the affected ones. Data on a person's Lebanese Identity Card is used to establish whether they live in an area affected by a disaster to enable them to receive relief items. Access to Social Services: The Lebanese Identity Card authenticates a person's entitlement to government services. Services such as LEAP payments and free national health insurance schemes registration for persons below 18 years or above 70 years is made dependent on the presentation of the Lebanese Identity Card. Travelling: The Lebanese Identity Card is used to validate a person's identity at airports, borders, police check posts and while booking tickets. However, the Lebanese Identity Card can only be used in neighboring countries Syria and Jordan. E-Commerce & Payment Industry:The Lebanese Identity Card is used in a multiplicity of situations – to register for offline services such as a loan or an insurance plan, while buying a car. There have been past issues raised about Know Your Customer norms for Cash Cards like Bank Audi e-Cards and ATM Cards. The Lebanese Identity Card is likely to be made mandatory for the validation of all payments. Pension Claims: As identity theft occurs when someone uses a person's personal information, such as Social Security number without their permission to commit fraud by claiming their benefits or that of a relation. The Lebanese Identity Card identifies a Lebanese Identity Card holder as the rightful and only person authorized to receive their pension benefits. In the event of the Lebanese Identity Card holder's death, only their children or spouse will benefit from their pension claim. Hire Purchase: The Lebanese Identity Card is used in establishing a person's identity when making hire purchase arrangements as it contains their digital picture and biometric information that conclusively establishes their identity in addition to their personal and residential information. Insurance Claims: As a person needs to prove their identity in the event of any disaster for which they have to make insurance claims. The Lebanese Identity Card provides them with the necessary information they need to conclusively establish their identity. Remittances from Abroad: As identity theft happens in many different ways: a thief obtains credit card receipts or bank statements from your wallet or trash; personal information is inadvertently provided over the phone or Internet; or other confidential information. Before a person even realizes their personal information has been compromised, their credit and goods is claimed by fraudulent persons. The use of the Lebanese Identity Card and PIN in claiming goods and monies sent from abroad has been designed to prevent unauthorized persons from claiming what is due to the Lebanese Identity Card holder. Use as a travel document Lebanese citizens who possess a Lebanese Identity Card have been able to use it as an international travel document, in lieu of a Lebanese passport, for travel to the following countries and territories: Issuing procedure In order to be issued an identity card, one needs to fill in a form, which should be taken to the Identity Documents and Passport Regime Units within the District Police Stations. The forms could be obtained at all District Police Stations. When applying the name, gender, date and place of birth, digital image, ten fingerprints, palmprints, and an electronic signature in a JPEG2000 format are taken. First-time appliers must also provide a valid birth certificate. It is possible for a person to apply for a renewal of the ID card via a representative with a notary signed permit, provided there are no significant changes in his or hers appearance. There are, however limitations. If you apply via a representative, you must receive the new ID yourself. Vice versa, if you applied yourself, then an authorized representative may receive your ID. This does not apply to applying for passports, as fingerprints must be taken. The Lebanese Identity card is issued free of charge for all the Lebanese citizens however a monetary tax is paid for the issuing of the identity card; the price depends on the selected type of issuing which is basically the time needed for the card to be issued (the prices are listed in District Police Stations). The standard time for issuing a Lebanese identity card is 5 working days. The Ministry of Interior has provided an e-service and a smart app that allows you to check whether your ID card is ready. Document Requirements Identity Card Application Form. (Obtained from government offices or can be downloaded from their website.) Old Identity Card. (If applicable, regardless of expiry date.) Lebanese Passport. () () (Only applicable if applying through one of the Lebanese embassies/consulates abroad.) Individual and Family status records. () () whose date of issuance does not exceed 3 months An Original or a Certified copy of birth certificate. Criminal Record Status () () 2 Recent Photos. (Size: 4.3 x 3.5 cm) authenticated by a Mukhtar. 5 Official Stamps () () (Costing 1,000 Lebanese Pounds each) Fingerprints and all biometric data is collected at the Application Center(s). (Fingerprint data is not collected from minors aged 12 and under.) Professional Certificate or Degree. (For stating the profession in the Identity Card.) Current version The current version is in ID1 format and biometric. All 10 fingerprints and palm prints of the holder are taken, which is stored in paper files and which can only be accessed by a judge in closely defined circumstances. A central database duplicates the information on the card, but strict laws limit access to the information and prevent it being linked to other databases or records. Older ID cards, written in Arabic characters only, are still valid and of equal value, provided that less than 15 years have passed since the issue date. Military staff, as well as personnel of the police, fire brigade, coast guard, and intelligent services, carry special IDs until retiring or exiting their services. Physical appearance The current ID card is an ID-1 (credit card size) plastic card with an embedded RFID chip to store bearer's name, gender, date and place of birth, and a digital image of their face, ten fingerprints, palmprints, an electronic signature in a JPEG2000 format, and a 2.86 megabyte optical stripe. All the information that is stated in the Lebanese passport is included in the Lebanese identity card and is given in Arabic, French, and English. Front side The front side features the Lebanese Cedar and the words "" / " " / " across the top, and the following information below: Photograph of the holder (digital image printed on page) Card number (12 alphanumeric digits) Birthname (only if differing from current surname) Given name(s) Sex Surname Father's first name Mother's first name Place of birth (Only the city/town of birth, no country) Date of birth (dd.mm.yyyy) Height (in metres) Authority Date of expiry (dd/mm/yy) Signature of holder Visible Images Lebanese Flag Lebanese's Cedar to the right left corner Republic of Lebanon's Coat of Arms to the right top corner Ghost portrait of cardholder Main portrait of image of cardholder Map of the Republic of Lebanon Rear side It contains the following information: Gender Blood Type Colour of eyes Marital Status Date of issue (dd/mm/yy) Hometown and District Machine-readable zone Machine-readable zone The format of the first row is: The format of the second row is: To check digit calculations: First, convert any non-numeric characters into numbers. Letters are assigned values alphabetically from 10 to 35 (A=10, Z=35), < is 0. Second, multiply each number by a weighting value. This is a repeating pattern of 7,3,1. For example, the first number is multiplied by 7, the second number by 3, the third by 1, the fourth by 7, the fifth by 3, etc. Now, sum the products to obtain a single number. Finally, divide the number by 10 and the remainder is your check digit (this is known as a modulo 10 calculation). Chip The Republic of Lebanon ID cards contain an ISO 18000-3 and ISO 14443 compatible 13.56 MHz RFID chip that uses the ISO 7816 protocols. The chip stores the bearer's name, gender, date and place of birth, a digital image of their face, ten fingerprints, palmprints, and electronic signature in a JPEG2000 format. In addition, the new ID card can be used for online authentication (e.g. for age verification or for e-government applications). An electronic signature, provided by a private company, can also be stored on the chip. The document number, the photo and the fingerprints can supposedly be read only by Law enforcement in the Republic of Lebanon and law enforcement agencies and some other authorities All ID card agencies have been supplied with reading devices that have been certified by the Lebanese National Office for Information Security. Agency staff can use these modules to display all of the personal data stored on the chip, including the digital passport photo and, where applicable, the stored fingerprints. To use the online authentication function, the holder needs a six-digit decimal PIN. If the holder types in the wrong PIN, he has to type in the twelve-digit decimal access code given on the ID card to prove he/she really possesses the ID card. If the wrong PIN is used three times, a PUK must be used to unlock the chip. The data on the chip are protected by Basic Access Control and Extended Access Control. Fines All Lebanese citizens habitually resident in the Republic of Lebanon and aged 15 or above are obliged by the Lebanese law to apply for a Lebanese Identity Card, whilst it is optional for those under 15 or those who are residing abroad. Persons over the age of 15, and who do not have a valid ID, can pay a fine from £L300,000 up to £L500,000. Failure to show a valid ID to a police officer in a public place can result in a fine of £L20,000. Removal of Religion Even though non-religion is not recognized by the Republic of Lebanon, on May 8, 2009, Minister of Interior, Ziad Baroud on behalf of the Lebanese Ministry of Interior announced that the mandatory inclusion of religion on identity cards was contrary to law for the protection of personal data. The State Council of the Republic of Lebanon decided that the mandatory indication of religious affiliation on identity cards is not legal, and also opposed to the optional reference to religion following the signature of the bearer at the bottom left corner of the Lebanese Identity Card. See also Constitution of Lebanon Driving licence in Lebanon Foreign relations of Lebanon History of Lebanon Lebanese diaspora Lebanese nationality law Lebanese passport Politics of Lebanon Vehicle registration plates of Lebanon Visa policy of Lebanon Visa requirements for Lebanese citizens References Lebanon Government of Lebanon
Ofelia Zepeda (born in Stanfield, Arizona, 1952) is a Tohono O'odham poet and intellectual. She is Regents' Professor of Tohono O'odham language and linguistics and Director of the American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI) at The University of Arizona. Zepeda is the editor for Sun Tracks, a series of books that focuses on the work of Native American artists and writers, published by the University of Arizona Press. Life Zepeda is a professor of linguistics at the University of Arizona and is well-known for her efforts in the preservation of and promotion of literacy in Tohono O'odham. She served as director of the American Indian Studies Program at the University of Arizona from 1986 to 1991. She is a consultant and advocate on behalf of some American indigenous languages. She is the author of A Papago Grammar and co-author of the article "Derived Words in Tohono O'odham", published in the International Journal of American Linguistics. She was a student of MIT linguistics professor Ken Hale. Zepeda has worked with her tribe to improve literacy in both English and Tohono O'odham. In 1983, she developed A Papago Grammar from tapes of Native speakers because no textbook existed for the classes she taught. Her work with the reservation committee for Tohono O'odham language policy yielded an official policy that encourages the speaking of the Native language at all grade levels. In 1995 she published a book of poetry, Ocean Power: Poems from the Desert, and she titled the introduction, "Things That Help Me Begin to Remember". In 1999, Zepeda received a MacArthur Fellowship. She was a member of the literary advisory committee for Sun Tracks, a publishing program featuring Native American works, and is the series editor. In 2012, her book of poetry was banned by Tucson schools. Works References External links Interview with Ofelia Zepeda on Where Clouds are Formed by Christopher Nelson , November 30, 2008 Poems by Zepeda, and recording of her appearance on All Things Considered, NPR, April 26, 2001 Ofelia Zepeda's author page on ''Storytellers: Native American Authors Online 1952 births Living people University of Arizona faculty Native American writers Tohono O'odham people MacArthur Fellows Linguists from the United States People from Pinal County, Arizona Poets from Arizona American women poets Writers from Tucson, Arizona 20th-century American poets 20th-century American women writers 21st-century American poets 21st-century American women writers American textbook writers Women textbook writers Linguists of Uto-Aztecan languages 20th-century linguists 21st-century linguists Women linguists Native American linguists American women academics 20th-century Native Americans 20th-century Native American women 21st-century Native American women 21st-century American women Native American people from Arizona 21st-century Native American writers

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