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17337312	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-spotted%20hawker	Blue-spotted hawker	The blue-spotted hawker (Adversaeschna brevistyla) is the only known species of dragonfly of the genus Adversaeschna in the family Aeshnidae. Description The blue-spotted hawker is a large dragonfly with a pair of pale stripes on either side of the thorax. Mature males have blue eyes whilst females have brown eyes. Distribution and habitat The blue-spotted hawker is widespread across Australia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island and some Pacific Islands. Its presence has not been verified in the Northern Territory. It may be found near ponds and marshes as well as vegetation far from water. It prefers still water but may also be found along calm streams. Gallery References Aeshnidae Insects of Australia Insects described in 1842
6904062	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20Kansas%20State%20University%20people	List of Kansas State University people	The following is a list of notable people associated with Kansas State University, whose main campus is located in the American city of Manhattan, Kansas. University presidents The following men have served as President of Kansas State University: Joseph Denison, 1863–1873 John Anderson, 1873–1879 George Fairchild, 1879–1897 Thomas Elmer Will, 1897–1899 Ernest Reuben Nichols, 1899–1909 Henry J. Waters, 1909–1917 William Jardine, 1918–1925 Francis D. Farrell, 1925–1943 Milton Eisenhower, 1943–1950+ James A. McCain, 1950–1975 Duane C. Acker, 1975–1986 Jon Wefald, 1986–2009 Kirk Schulz, 2009–2016 Richard Myers, 2016–2022+ Richard Linton, 2022–Present +Kansas State alumnus Alumni Academia Anna Estelle Arnold (1879–1942) – school teacher, administrator, textbook publisher Erle Bartley – professor (1949–83); developed widely used preventative for ruminal tympany (ruminant bloat) May Louise Cowles – researcher and nationwide advocate of home economics study Kenneth S. Davis – historian, professor, nominated for National Book Award Milton S. Eisenhower – former president of Kansas State, Penn State, and Johns Hopkins universities; brother of Dwight D. Eisenhower Charlotte P. Morris (PhD) – interim president of Tuskegee University (2010; 2017–2018) Ernest Fox Nichols – physicist, president of Dartmouth College (1909–16) and MIT (1921–23) Michael O'Donnell – professor, researcher on adolescent wellness George P. "Bud" Peterson – President of the Georgia Institute of Technology (2009–present); chancellor of the University of Colorado-Boulder (2006–09) Imam Prasodjo – professor at the University of Indonesia John Brooks Slaughter – Chancellor of University System of Maryland (1982–88), president of Occidental College (1988–99), director of the National Science Foundation Jackie Vietti – President of Butler Community College for 17 years; interim president of Emporia State University in 2015 Arts and media Kirstie Alley – actress (Cheers, Veronica's Closet, Fat Actress); winner of two Emmy Awards Craig Bolerjack – announcer on NFL on CBS; Utah Jazz television announcer Charles L. Brainard – architect; active in preserving the papers of Dwight D. Eisenhower and establishing the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home Jane Butel – cookbook author; founder of the Jane Butel Cooking School Bill Buzenberg – journalist; executive director of Center for Public Integrity; former vice-president of news at NPR Del Close – actor, improviser, writer; co-founder of I.O. theatre in Chicago and one of premier influences on modern improvisational theater Lucinda Dickey – actress (Breakin', Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo), former Solid Gold dancer Roy M. Fisher – journalist; former Editor-in-Chief of Chicago Daily News Gail Gregg – artist Eddie Griffin – comedian Mitch Holthus – radio voice of Kansas City Chiefs Gordon Jump – actor (WKRP in Cincinnati, "Maytag Man") Charles Melton – actor Virgil Miller – film special effects pioneer; Academy Award nominee Clementine Paddleford – journalist and food writer; declared by Time magazine in 1953 as the "best known food editor in the United States" Darcy Pattison – writer of children’s literature, blogger, writing teacher and indie publisher. Steve Pepoon – TV writer/producer; Emmy winner, The Simpsons Steve Physioc – broadcaster for the Kansas City Royals Keylee Sue Sanders – television fashion consultant; former Miss Teen USA; pageant organizer Lawrence M. Schoen – science fiction author Mark Schultz – musician Kevin Warren Sloan - student athlete; landscape architect, urban planner and writer Crystal Smith – model, actress, and Playboy centerfold Pete Souza – photojournalist and official White House photographer (1983–1989); chief White House photographer (2009–present) Eric Stonestreet – actor (Modern Family), Emmy Award winner Theresa Vail – Miss Kansas 2013 Jerry Wexler – record producer; enshrined in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame English/creative writing Derick Burleson – poet Frank Marshall Davis – poet; journalist; editor of several African-American newspapers Darren DeFrain – fiction writer Taylor Mali – slam poet Claude McKay – poet influential during Harlem Renaissance Debra Monroe – fiction writer Bryan Penberthy – poet Kevin Rabas – poet Ed Skoog – poet Business Leanne Caret – President and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security James Harbord – Major General during World War I; president and chairman of the board for RCA Damon T. Hininger – Chief Executive Officer of the Corrections Corporation of America. Carl Ice – President (2010–14) and President and CEO (2014–20) of BNSF Railway Jim Isch – officer at NCAA; interim executive director of NCAA (2009–2010) Dakota Bartell - President of DBMetals (2015–Present) William A. Porter – founder of E-Trade Warren Staley – President and CEO, Cargill, Inc. Gregory C. Case - CEO of Aon Politics, government and military Emory S. Adams – United States Army general Joseph Boakai – Vice President of Liberia (2006–2018) Sam Brownback – U.S. Senator, Kansas (1996–2011), 46th governor of Kansas (2011–2018) Donald M. Campbell Jr. – Commanding general of U.S. Army Recruiting Command in Fort Knox John W. Carlin – 40th governor of Kansas; Archivist of the United States (1995–2005) Glen E. Edgerton – Major General, U.S. Army Marlin Fitzwater – Press Secretary under Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush Kenji Fujimori – Peruvian businessman and Congressman Jim Geringer – 30th governor of Wyoming Mike Hayden – 41st governor of Kansas Lori Healey – Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development Lynn Jenkins – Kansas State Treasurer (2002–08), U.S. House of Representatives (2009–2019) Ronald E. Keys – General, U.S. Air Force Richard A. Knobloch – Brigadier General, U.S. Air Force Henry D. Linscott – Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps Roger Marshall – junior United States senator from Kansas Michael A. McAuliffe – Brigadier General, U.S. Air Force Frank B. Morrison – 31st governor of Nebraska (1961–67) Richard Myers – Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff (2001–2005) Richard Bordeaux Parker – diplomat John Jacob Rhodes – Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives (1973–1981) Pat Roberts – U.S. Senator, Kansas (1996–2020) Bernard W. Rogers – NATO Supreme Allied Commander Glenn Rogers – Member of the Texas House of Representatives (2021–Present) Susanna M. Salter – Mayor of Argonia, Kansas (1887); first female mayor in the United States Fred Andrew Seaton – U.S. Senator, Nebraska (1951–1952); U.S. Secretary of the Interior (1956–1961) K. Gary Sebelius – Magistrate judge of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas Harold Sebring – Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court, American judge at the Nuremberg Trials, Dean of the Stetson University College of Law, and head coach of the Florida Gators football team Richard J. Seitz – Lieutenant General, U.S. Army Theresa Sparks – President of the San Francisco Police Commission Virginia Trotter – U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education (1974–1977) Allen West – U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 22nd district (2011–2013) Science and technology Mark Alfred Carleton – botanist Peter Tsai - inventor of N95 mask David Fairchild – botanist and explorer Paul C. Fisher – inventor Philip Fox – astronomer Alwyn Howard Gentry – botanist Luis Montaner – HIV/AIDS researcher Nellie M. Payne – entomologist and agricultural chemist Elieser Posner — grain scientist Geraldine L. Richmond – physical chemist; National Medal of Science laureate Lloyd Carlton Stearman – aircraft designer Charles Hazelius Sternberg – paleontologist Walter Tennyson Swingle – botanist Samuel Wendell Williston – paleontologist Athletics Baseball Elden Auker – All-American (1932); All-Big Six Conference in football, basketball, and baseball; played for Detroit Tigers Josh Billings – 11-year Major League Baseball veteran Ted Power – 12-year Major League Baseball veteran Bobby Randall – played for Minnesota Twins (1976–80), former head baseball coach at Iowa State University (1985-1995), former head baseball coach at University of Kansas (1996-2002) Andy Replogle – pitcher for Milwaukee Brewers Kite Thomas – outfielder for Philadelphia Athletics, Washington Senators; namesake of Kite's Bar in Manhattan, Kansas Carlos Torres – pitcher for Chicago White Sox Craig Wilson – All-American (1992); member of the 1992 Olympic baseball team in Barcelona; played for Chicago White Sox Earl Woods – father of Tiger Woods; broke color barrier in baseball in the Big Seven Conference at Kansas State Basketball Ernie Barrett – first-round pick in 1951 NBA Draft (Boston Celtics), former athletic director at Kansas State, number retired by KSU Michael Beasley – active NBA player, All-American and Big 12 Conference Player of the Year (2008), second overall selection in the 2008 NBA Draft Rolando Blackman – College Basketball Hall of Famer, All-American (1981), first-round pick in 1981 NBA Draft (Dallas Mavericks), four-time NBA All-Star Bob Boozer – College Basketball Hall of Famer, two-time All-American (1958, 1959), first overall draft pick in 1959 NBA Draft (Cincinnati Royals), NBA All-Star Bob Chipman – former basketball coach at Washburn University; team won 1986–1987 NAIA national championship Norris Coleman (born 1961) - NBA forward for the Los Angeles Clippers, 1994 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP Mike Evans – two-time Big Eight Conference Player of the Year (1977, 1978), first-round pick in 1978 NBA Draft (Denver Nuggets), NBA executive and coach Bill Guthridge – former basketball coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, National Coach of the Year (1998) Gene Keady – former basketball coach at Purdue, four-time National Coach of the Year (1984, 1994, 1996, 2000) Lon Kruger – basketball coach at Oklahoma, former coach of Atlanta Hawks, two-time Big Eight Conference Player of the Year (1973, 1974) Rodney McGruder – active NBA player (Los Angeles Clippers) Willie Murrell – led KSU to Final Four in 1964, former ABA basketball player, number retired by KSU Nicole Ohlde – three-time All-American (2002, 2003, 2004), first-round pick in 2004 WNBA Draft, number retired by KSU Jacob Pullen – all-time scoring leader for KSU (2,132 career points), winner of Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award Mitch Richmond – Naismith Hall of Fame, All-American (1988), first-round pick in 1988 NBA Draft, six-time NBA All-Star, NBA All-Star Game MVP Howie Shannon – All-American (1948), first overall draft pick in 1949 BAA Draft (Providence Steamrollers) Juan "Pachín" Vicens – named "Best Basketball Player in the World" in 1959 Kendra Wecker – All-American and Big 12 Conference Player of the Year (2005), first-round pick in 2005 WNBA Draft (San Antonio Silver Stars), number retired by KSU D.J. Johnson (basketball) - Tex Winter- Former KSU basketball coach, Innovator of the Triangle Offense Football Elijah Alexander – NFL linebacker; founder of the Tackle Cancer Foundation David Allen – All-American (1998); NFL kick returner Michael Bishop – Davey O'Brien Award winner; second in voting for 1998 Heisman Trophy; All-American (1998) Larry Brown – 1972 NFL MVP; four-time NFL Pro Bowler Russ Campbell – former NFL tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Canty – two-time All-American (1995, 1996); first-round pick in 1997 NFL Draft Henry Childs – NFL Pro Bowler Paul Coffman – three-time NFL Pro Bowler; member of Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Tyrone Crews – CFL linebacker, Grey Cup champion, BC Lions Wall of Fame Ron Dickerson – head football coach for Temple University Darrell Dickey – head football coach for University of North Texas Lynn Dickey – NFL quarterback; named all-time All-Big Eight QB in 1996; member of Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Josh Freeman – NFL quarterback; first-round draft pick in 2009 NFL Draft Ralph Graham – starter in 1934 East-West Shrine Game; head football coach for Kansas State Martín Gramática – Lou Groza Award winner; All-American (1997); NFL Pro Bowler Dean Griffing – Canadian Football Hall of Famer; first general manager of Denver Broncos Steve Grogan – NFL quarterback; member of New England Patriots Hall of Fame Kirby Hocutt – athletic director at Texas Tech University, Chairman of College Football Playoff Committee (2016– ) Jason Johnson – former Indianapolis Colts player Tony Jordan – NFL running back of Phoenix Cardinals Jeff Kelly – All-American (1998); former NFL linebacker Collin Klein – Big XII Offensive Player of the Year 2012; Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award 2012; third in voting for 2012 Heisman Trophy Tyler Lockett – NFL wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks selected for the 2016 Pro Bowl Jeron Mastrud – NFL tight end (Miami Dolphins) Jaime Mendez – All-American (1993); holds KSU record for most interceptions in a season (15) Ralph McFillen – player 1960–1963; NCAA conference commissioner Jordy Nelson – All-American (2007); NFL wide receiver (Green Bay Packers) Quentin Neujahr – NFL center Terence Newman – Jim Thorpe Award winner; unanimous All-American (2002); first-round pick in 2003 NFL Draft Gary Patterson – head football coach at TCU Ellis Rainsberger – head football coach for Kansas State University and Pittsburgh Maulers Doug Russell – led NFL in rushing in 1935 Clarence Scott – All-American (1970); NFL Pro Bowler Harold L. "Tom" Sebring – Head football coach for the University of Florida (1925–1927) Mark Simoneau – All-American (1999); Big 12 Player of the Year; former NFL linebacker Sean Snyder – All-American (1992); son of coach Bill Snyder Gary Spani – All-American (1977); Member of College Football Hall of Fame and Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame Darren Sproles – All-American (2003); NFL running back; selected as one of "Fifty Greatest San Diego Chargers" Bob Stull – athletic director at UTEP Veryl Switzer – NFL running back; highest NFL draft pick in KSU history (#4 in 1954) Daniel Thomas – NFL running back Brent Venables, current head football coach at Oklahoma James J. Yeager – head football coach for Iowa State University and the University of Colorado Golf Jim Colbert – finished second at NCAA Championships; registered 8 victories on PGA Tour and 20 victories on Champions Tour; golf television analyst Robert Streb – PGA golfer Aaron Watkins – PGA golfer Track and field Thane Baker – winner of four Olympic medals, including gold, at 1952 Summer Olympics and 1956 Summer Olympics Tom Brosius – All-American in shot put and discus DeLoss Dodds – Big Seven champion; Kansas State track coach (1963–1976); U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame Steve Fritz – Big Eight champion; finished fourth in decathlon at 1996 Summer Olympics; assistant coach at Kansas State Kenny Harrison – won gold medal in triple jump at 1996 Summer Olympics Thomas Randolph – two-sport All-American (1992) Ivan Riley – won bronze medal in 400 meter hurdles at 1924 Summer Olympics Austra Skujytė – won silver medal in heptathlon (for Lithuania) at 2004 Summer Olympics; assistant coach at Kansas State Others Erin Brockovich – activist Sean Lowe – reality star (The Bachelorette, The Bachelor, Dancing with the Stars) Jim Rayburn – founder of Young Life Kevin Saunders – wheelchair Olympian Faculty and staff Stephen Ambrose – professor of history (1970–71) Helen Brockman – fashion designer (1968–74) Helen Stuart Campbell – professor of domestic science (1896–97) Elizabeth Williams Champney – secretary of college, drawing instructor (1870–73) John Ciardi – professor of English (poetry) John Wynn Davidson – first professor of military science (1868–71) Kenneth S. Davis – professor of history Michael Finnegan – professor of anthropology Angelo Garzio, emeritus professor of ceramics Charles Christian Georgeson – professor of agriculture (1890–98) Nehemiah Green – professor of military tactics Roy M. Green – professor; later president of Colorado State University T. Marshall Hahn – Dean of College of Arts and Sciences (1959–62); later president of Virginia Tech Pascal Hitzler - professor of computer science (2019–present) Jonathan Holden – professor of English (poetry) (1978–present) John S. Hougham – chairman of philosophy and agriculture (1868–72) A. S. Hitchcock – professor of botany (1892–1901) Lloyd Hulbert – professor of biology (1955–86) William Ashbrook Kellerman – professor of botany (1883–91) Naomi B. Lynn – professor of political science; later first Hispanic female president of an American public university George A. Milliken – professor of statistics W. R. Moses – poet; professor of English Benjamin Franklin Mudge – Chair of Geology Department (1866–74) Philip Nel – professor of English (2000–present) Mitsugi Ohno – glassblower of first successful Klein bottle (1961–96) Andrew Summers Rowan – professor of military tactics (1902–03) Fred Albert Shannon – professor of history; awarded Pulitzer Prize for History in 1929 while teaching at Kansas State James Shanteau – professor of psychology Maurice Cole Tanquary – professor of entomology (1913–1919) Albert M. Ten Eyck – professor of agriculture (1902–06), agronomy (1906–10) and farm management (1910–12) Michael Wesch – assistant professor of cultural anthropology, recipient of 2008 U.S. Professor of the Year award from CASE Kimberly A. With – professor of biology Fictional characters Joseph, anti-hero of Bruce Jay Friedman's novel A Mother's Kisses, attends "Kansas Land Grant Agricultural College." Mary Ashley, main character in Sidney Sheldon's novel Windmills of the Gods, starts the book as a professor at Kansas State University. Brantley Foster, protagonist in the movie The Secret of My Success, portrayed by Michael J. Fox, is a recent graduate of Kansas State University who moves to New York City where he has landed a job as a financier. Oliver Lang, terrorist in the movie Arlington Road, portrayed by Tim Robbins, is a former Kansas State student. Lamar Quin, senior associate in the John Grisham novel The Firm, is noted to have graduated from Kansas State. See also Lists of people from Kansas References Kansas State University people
6904064	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emil%20M.%20Mrak	Emil M. Mrak	Emil Marcel Mrak (27 October 1901 – 9 April 1987) was an American food scientist, microbiologist, and second chancellor of the University of California, Davis. He was recognized internationally for his work in food preservation and as a world authority on the biology of yeasts. Biography Early years Mrak was born in San Francisco, California, and graduated from Campbell High School in Campbell. He received a B.S. degree in Food Technology in 1926, M.S. degree in 1928, and Ph.D. degree in botany and mycology in 1936 from University of California, Berkeley. While an undergraduate at Berkeley, Mrak was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. Career Mrak was appointed as an instructor in food technology at UC Berkeley in 1937 and became professor and department chairman in 1948. In 1951, he led the move of the department to its current location at UC Davis, and was later appointed chancellor in 1959. He was the first food scientist to ever be named president or chancellor of a college or university. The only other food scientist to have this honor is James L. Oblinger, chancellor of the North Carolina State University in Raleigh from 2005 to 2009. Mrak was recommended to UC President Clark Kerr by Harry R. Wellman. Kerr had to bring Mrak before the board three times in order to secure their reluctant approval of his appointment to lead the Davis campus. Upon encountering him, some regents initially thought that Mrak did not "look like a chancellor". However, both the Board of Regents and Kerr came to value Mrak's management skills, as well as his ability to effectively represent the university's interests in nearby Sacramento. A charter member of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) in 1939, Mrak served as its President from 1957 to 1958. He also won numerous awards within IFT, including the Nicholas Appert Award (1957), the Babcock-Hart Award (1961), the International Award (1963), election as a Fellow in 1970, and the Carl R. Fellers Award in 1984. He also served as chair of IFT's Northern California Section in 1947/48. In 1969, Mrak served as chairman of a federal government commission (which became known as the Mrak commission) that recommended restricting the use of the pesticide DDT. He also served as the first chairman of the Environmental Protection Agency's Science Advisory Council under President Richard M. Nixon. Personal life Mrak married Vera Dudley Greaves, a nutritionist, on November 15, 1945. They had two children: Robert Emil Mrak (December 18, 1948) and Antoinette Vera Mrak (July 15, 1951). Mrak died in Davis, California on April 9, 1987. Mrak Hall, the administration office building on the UC Davis campus, is named in his honor. In 1988, UC Davis also established the Emil M. Mrak International Award in his honor. Mrak is of Croatian descent. Honours and awards Alpha Gamma Rho Chi Brothers of the Century: 1923 Alpha Gamma Rho Hall of Fame: 1980 University of California, Berkeley Alumnus of the Year: 1969 Students Herman Phaff References Further reading Alpha Gamma Rho Chi brothers of the century Alpha Gamma Rho Hall of Fame Centennial history of University of California (food science and technology) Food Science and Technology history at UC-Davis List of IFT fellows List of IFT past award winners External links Emil Mrak on the Davis Wiki University of California: In Memoriam, 1987. University of California, Berkeley Alumnus of the Year awards Images of Emil Mrak from UCD Archives Emil Mrak Papers at Special Collections Dept., University Library, University of California, Davis 1901 births 1987 deaths American food scientists American microbiologists Fellows of the Institute of Food Technologists People from San Francisco University of California, Berkeley alumni University of California, Berkeley faculty Chancellors of the University of California, Davis Educators from California People from Davis, California
6904067	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry%20Boney	Henry Boney	Henry Tate Boney (October 28, 1903 – June 12, 2002) was an American professional baseball player who was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball during part of the 1927 season. Boney appeared in three games, all in relief, for the New York Giants. Boney was born in Wallace, North Carolina. He attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he played for coach Lance Richbourg and coach Brady Cowell's Florida Gators baseball teams in 1926 and 1927. Boney made his major league debut as 23-year-old rookie against the Philadelphia Phillies at Baker Bowl on June 28, 1927. He made his third and final relief appearance on July 13. Boney finished all three games in which he appeared, and pitched a total of four innings, giving up just one earned run. Boney's record was 0–0 with a 2.25 earned run average. See also Florida Gators List of Florida Gators baseball players External links Retrosheet 1903 births 2002 deaths Baseball players from North Carolina Florida Gators baseball players Major League Baseball pitchers New York Giants (NL) players People from Wallace, North Carolina
6904077	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C4%B1z%C4%B1lay	Kızılay	Places Cyprus Kızılay, Cyprus the Turkish name for the town of Trachonas Turkey Kızılay, Ankara, a neighborhood of Ankara, and one of the primary nerve centers of the city Kızılay Meydanı, a square in the neighborhood Other uses Kızılay, the short name for Kızılay Derneği, the Turkish Red Crescent
23579464	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20ancient%20Macedonians%20in%20epigraphy	List of ancient Macedonians in epigraphy	Ancient Macedonians are attested in epigraphy from the 5th century BC throughout classical antiquity. For those recorded in classical literary sources, see list of ancient Macedonians. Atheno-Macedonian decreesGreek personal names By Elaine Matthews, Simon Hornblower, Peter Marshall Fraser, British Academy pages 99-119 Attica (c. 436 bc) The names occur also in the second decree below Aeropos son of Philippos Agelaos son of Alketes Alketas son of Alexandros I (and one Alexandros son of Alketes) Archelas son of Perdikkas II (Archelaus I of Macedon) Menelaos son of Alexandros Perdikkas son of Alexandros I (Perdiccas II the king) Attica (c. 415 BC) Adimos hapax as Adimos, always Adymos Alexandros son of Pantaponos Agathon Agerros son of Philippos Antigenes Antiochos termed as basileus king, presumably of Orestians Arrabaios Arrhabaeus the king of Lyncestis Attakinos Autannios Bordinos Botres Boukris Byrginos son of Kraston Dadinos Derdas Dirbeas Etharos Eulandros Eurylochos Gaiteas Idatas Kallias Kallimachos Kleandros Kratennas Korrabos Korratas Lykaios Limnaios Meleagros Misgon Neoptolemos Nikandros Nomenios Pausanias son of Machetas (Machatas) Stadmeas Amphipolis (352-350 BC)Actes de vente d'Amphipolis By Miltiades Chatzopoulos, Page 38 sale deed of a house Antipatros son of Kleinias seller Aratos buyer Arogomachos witness Damon neighbour Dionyzios witness Dynnichos neighbour Garreskios witness Hermagoras priest Hipottas guarantor Laandrichos seller Polyainos witness Philotas witness Spargis epistates chairman Kalindoia decree (c. 335 - 305 BC)Macedonian Institutions Under the Kings by Miltiades Chatzopoulos page 151 Agathanor son of Agathon priest Amerias son of Kydias Antigonos son of Menandros Antimenon son of Menandros Antiphanes son of Soson Glaukias son of Dabreias Gydias son of Krithon Gylis son of Eurytias Harpalos son of Pha[— — —] Hegesippos son of Nikoxenos Ikkotas son of Gyrtos Kallias son of Apollonios Kanoun son of Assa[.]mikos Kertimmas son of Krithon Kratippos son of Eurytias Lykourgos son of Nikanor Menelaos son of Menandros Myas son of Philiskos or Philistos Nikanor son of Nikon and Nikanor son of Sosos Parmenion son of Al[— — —] Pason son of Skythas Perdikkas son of Ammadiskos Philagros son of Menandros Philotas son of Leonidas Philoxenos son of E[— — —] Ptolemmas son of M.. Sibras son of Herodoros Troilos son of Antigonos Waddys or Gaddys son of Astion Lete (c. 350 - 300 BC)Macedonian Institutions Under the Kings by Miltiades Chatzopoulos page 151 Lysandros son of Amyntas and Lyson son of Pleistiades or Nausiades along with their hetairoi Adaios Agestratos Alketas Antigonos Antiphilos Arrabaios Attalos Attinas Demetrios Epigonos Epikrates Epimenes Euthymides Iollas Lysanias Menandros Polemon Ptolemaios Sirras Sopatros Curse tablets (4th century BC) Mygdonia Diogenes Epanaros Hosperos the father of them Iobiles Kriton Menon Pella Dagina Dionysophon Makron Thetima Pydna Agesias Aiolos Alkimos Amdokos Amerynkas Amyntas Amyntichos Amyntor Antiphila Arisstion Arybbas Asandros Boulona Chorotimas Euboula Euippas Euphanios Euthydikos Diognetos Dionysios Doros Galestas Harpalos Hippias Hellan Kallias Kleandros Krateuas Ktolemmas Kyllis[-] Limnaios Lokros Lynkoritas Lysidamos Menyllos Mikalinos Nautas Nikandros Nikonidas Nikolaos Nikylla Oroidyos Pauratas Pausanias Philan Philippos Philonychos Polemokrates Polykasta Protocharis Simmias Sitalkas Stratonika Tarrias Theopropos Theutimos Thrason Timokrates Trochas Parmeniskos group (3rd century BC) A list of potters Theorodokoi Perdiccas, possibly Perdiccas III of Macedon ~365-311 BC Epidaurian Pausanias of Kalindoia Hadymos and Seleukos son of Argaios Naopoioi Naopoios (Temple-builder), an elected Archon by Hieromnemones, responsible for restoring the temple of Apollo in Delphi Philippus Timanoridas (son of Cordypion) ~361-343 BC Leon (son of Hegesander) 331 BC Individuals 500 - 400 BC Aristotima of Sôsos Dion c. 400 BC Attya Aiane c. 450-400 BC Apakos owner's signature in inscribed bronze strigil. Aiane c. 500 - 475 BC. Arkaps (Arkapos eria, wools of Arkaps) Aiane c. 450BC Eugeneia daughter of Xenon Pella c. 400 BC Kleiona Aiane c. 500 - 450 BC Machatas owner's inscription, incised after firing. Attic kylix sherd. Eordaea early 5th century BC Peperias Aigai early 5th century BC Pythagore of Aristokrates, Aristobole Pella stoichedon c. 500 - 450 Theotimos son of Parmenon Dion - late 5th century BC Xanthos son of Amadika and Demetrios Pella c. 400 BC Xenariste of Boulagoras. Pella western necropolis c. 400 BC Zôbia Pella epitaph c. 400 BC 400 - 300 BC Andreas son of Andrôn from Osbe. Beroia epitaph c. 400–350 BC Berenika Lete c. 350 BC priestess of Demetra, ritually associated with Stratto, Melis and Lysidika Berennô of Philistos Aigai c. 350 BC Bila of Brateadas Aigai c. 350 - 300 BC Dexios from Heraclea (Pieria). Pella c. 400 - 350 BC Eurydika daughter of Sirras. Aigai c. 350-300 BC Harpalos son of Peucolaos c. 350 BC Aigai Phylomaga c. 350-300 BC Methoni, Pieria c. 350 - 300 BC Paton son of Laandros Aigai c. 350-325 BC Sabattaras hapax, father of proxenos Machatas Sillis Aigai c. 350 BC Zeidymarchis Pella — 4th/3rd century BC 300-200 BC Antigonus (son of Callas) hetairos from Amphipolis, commemorates his victory in hoplite racing at Heraclean games after the Conquest of Tyrus. Ado termed as Makesta, Maketia (Macedonian woman) pilgrim in Delos 302,296 BC Attylos son of Menandros Beroia 4th/3rd century BC Chartas son of Nikanor, hunter Beroia 248 BC Erginus (son of Simylus) from Cassandreia citharede winner in Soteria (festival) c. 260 BC _ _ (son of Callistratus) from Philippi Dancer winner in Soteria (festival) ~250 BC Matero Bisaltia — Argilos 3rd/2nd century BC 200-100 BC Bilos Beroia 2nd century BC Biloitos Beroia 2nd/1st century BC Boulomaga Seleucid or Ptolemaic pilgrim in Delos 185 BC Eulaios father of Lamaga Lamaga wife Laommas husband Olympichos child. Pydna epitaph early 2nd century BC. Laomaga daughter of Peritos Beroia epitaph c. 150 - 100 BC. References Ancient Greece-related lists epigraphy epigraphy Greek inscriptions Old Macedonian kingdom
23579484	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takeshi%20Mori%20%28commander%29	Takeshi Mori (commander)	was a lieutenant general in the Imperial Japanese Army. He commanded the First Imperial Guards Division at the very end of World War II, and was killed by Major Kenji Hatanaka during the Kyūjō Incident. Biography A native of Kōchi Prefecture, Mori graduated from the 28th class of the Imperial Japanese Army Academy in 1916, specializing in cavalry. After serving in a number of administrative roles within the Imperial Japanese Army General Staff he returned to the Army Staff College, graduating from the 39th class in 1927. He subsequently served as commander of the 13th Cavalry Regiment before returning to desk duty within the General Staff. Mori taught at the Army Staff College from 1935 to 1937 and from 1938 to 1941. He was promoted to major general in 1941. With the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War in July 1937, Mori was assigned as a staff officer to the Japanese First Army in China from 1937 to 1938. He returned to the Asian mainland in 1941 as Vice Chief of Staff of the 6th Army in Manchukuo, and was promoted to Chief of Staff in 1942. From 1943 to 1944 he served as Deputy Commander of the Kempeitai, and from 1944 to 1945 as Chief of Staff of the 19th Army. Mori was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general in 1945, and on 7 April, Mori became commander of the 1st Imperial Guards Division, the prestigious division assigned direct responsibility for protection of the Imperial Family of Japan. After Japan's decision to surrender, during a meeting with his brother-in-law, Lieutenant Colonel Michinori Shiraishi, Mori received a visit just after midnight on 15 August 1945 from Major Kenji Hatanaka, Lieutenant Colonels Masataka Ida and Jiro Shiizaki, and Captain Shigetaro Uehara, who attempted to secure his aid in their plot to isolate the Imperial Palace and to prevent the announcement of Japan's surrender. At around 1:30, Ida and Shiizaki left the room, and after repeated refusals on Mori's part, Hatanaka shot and killed Mori while Uehara killed Shiraishi with a sword. His seal was then placed on a false set of orders. See also Colonel Kazuo Mizutani—Mori's Chief of Staff References Bibliography External links 1894 births 1945 deaths People from Kōchi Prefecture Japanese generals Kyūjō incident Imperial Japanese Army personnel of World War II Japanese murder victims People murdered in Japan Deaths by firearm in Japan Japanese military personnel killed in World War II
20473482	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Len%20Haley	Len Haley	Leonard Frank "Comet" Haley (born September 15, 1931) is a Canadian retired ice hockey player who played 30 games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings during the 1959–60 and 1960–61 seasons. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1951 to 1972, was mainly spent in the minor Western Hockey League. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs External links 1931 births Living people Brandon Regals players Canadian ice hockey left wingers Detroit Red Wings players Edmonton Flyers (WHL) players Hershey Bears players Ice hockey people from Alberta New Haven Blades players Omaha Knights (CHL) players Omaha Knights (USHL) players San Diego Gulls (WHL) players San Francisco Seals (ice hockey) players Saskatoon Quakers players Seattle Totems (WHL) players Sportspeople from Edmonton Tulsa Oilers (1964–1984) players
6904082	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yahudi	Yahudi	Yahudi (), is a 1958 Hindi-language action drama film directed by Bimal Roy. It starred Dilip Kumar, Meena Kumari, Sohrab Modi, Nazir Hussain, Nigar Sultana and others. It was based on the play Yahudi Ki Ladki by Agha Hashar Kashmiri, a classic in Parsi-Urdu theatre, about persecution of Jews in the Roman Empire. Although, not very well received critically, the film was an unexpected hit and was the third-highest grossing film of 1958, owing to box office draw of Dilip Kumar. The film's lyricist Shailendra won the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist at the 6th ceremony, for the song "Yeh Mera Diwanapan Hai", sung by Mukesh. The plot bears similarities to Jacques Fromental Halévy's opera La Juive. The story revolves around the life of a foster relationship. Set in the era of the Roman Empire over 2000 years ago, it focuses upon the persecution of Jews at that time in the empire's centre - Rome. Plot Ezra (Sohrab Modi) is a jeweller who has a son called Elijah. He also has a friendly butler/childminder called Emmanuel. In the beginning, Ezra is due to leave. As he does, Elijah becomes upset and stands at the balcony. In the roads of the Jewish area, Brutus (Nazir Hussain), Governor of Rome, is passing, making an announcement. Watching over the balcony is Elijah. A stone slips from his hand and hits Brutus on the head. Brutus immediately gets Elijah arrested, and as Elijah is a Jew, sentences him to death. Hearing this, Ezra rapidly returns from his trip and arrives at the doorstep of Brutus. He begs Brutus to free Elijah, but Brutus feeds Elijah to hungry lions. Ezra sadly returns to his house. In revenge, Emmanuel kidnaps Lydia, motherless daughter of Brutus, and takes her to Ezra. Ezra refuses to kill Lydia and instead adopts the child. Brutus' anger brews. He orders the guards to find his daughter, and call for punishment of all Jews. Ezra remains hidden and raises Lydia, who grows up thinking she is Ezra's daughter and that her name is Hannah. Years pass and Ezra grows to become a successful jeweller, well known to be so good and a Jew. Hannah (Meena Kumari) grows into a beautiful young lady and attracts attention from many. The Emperor of Rome arrives in Rome for the marriage of his son Prince Marcus (Dilip Kumar) to Brutus' niece Princess Octivia (Nigar Sultana). However, Prince Marcus avoids talking about his marriage and opposes it. One day, when returning from a hunting trip, he gets hurt and is cared for by Hannah. He then disguises himself as a Jew and goes back into the Jewish area. He rescues Hannah from the unwanted attentions of a Roman soldier and meets her father, Ezra, not as Prince Marcus but as Monshija, a successful Jew from Alexandria. Ezra is happy to meet him and "Monshija" and Hannah fall in love. But Hannah soon notices that something isn't right. Prince Marcus then reveals who he is, making Hannah very upset at his dishonesty, and she banishes the Prince from her life. Then comes the day of the marriage of Prince Marcus and Princess Octivia. Everyone is invited. Before the ritual could commence, Hannah shouts aloud that she had been cheated by a Roman. Ezra joins in to get back at his enemy Brutus. He clamors for justice. The Emperor demands the name of the culprit and Hannah claims it was Prince Marcus. Brutus tries to rebut Hannah and Ezra, but the Emperor insists that justice must be done. Heartbroken, Hannah returns home. She is followed by Princess Octivia. Hannah sees the Princess at her doorstep and denies her entry. Hannah knew the princess would beg for the Prince's life. However, the princess told Hannah that the Prince will be sentenced to death the very next day. Early morning the next day, without warning, Hannah took Ezra with her to the Emperor. There she told him that she takes the accusation back. She tells the Emperor that the man that cheated was not the prince but a look-alike. Ezra is shocked, and Brutus, filled with happiness, sentences Hannah and Ezra to death. They are to be thrown into a cauldron of boiling oil that very day, in front of the Prince. Unable to bear that his love will be burnt in front of him, Prince Marcus blinds himself, then goes to the cauldron chamber. Here Ezra is begging for Hannah's life, and Hannah is trying to reason with Ezra that she'd rather die than live a life of hate. But Brutus stops at nothing and wants the two to die. Immediately, Ezra tells Brutus that he knows where the Governor's lost daughter is. Brutus is confused and says that this is Ezra's revenge and accuses the Jew of lying. Ezra sarcastically agrees. But Brutus begs Ezra and Ezra will only tell on one condition. That Hannah is thrown into the cauldron as soon as Brutus finds out who his daughter is. Now Hannah is confused. Ezra tells Brutus that Hannah is Brutus' daughter and the Jew tells the guards to throw Hannah into the boiling oil. Brutus orders them to stop. Ezra looks at Hannah and dies. Hannah cries over her foster father's dead body. Brutus tells Hannah not to cry, but Hannah does not listen. She runs away from Brutus and finds the Prince. Shocked to find him blind, Hannah lends him support and helps him as the two disappear into the distance. Cast Sohrab Modi as Ezra Johari Dilip Kumar as Shehzada Marcus Meena Kumari as Hannah / Lydia Nigar Sultana as Shehzadi Octavia Nazir hussain as Brutus Anwar hussain as Antonio Minu Mumtaz as Ruth Tiwari as Emmanuel Murad as Emperor Julius Caesar Indira as Yasmine Adil Bikram kapoor as Leo Baby Naaz as Young Lydia Romi as Elijah Helen as Dancer / Singer Cuckoo as Dancer / Singer Kamala Laxman as Wedding Dancer / Singer Soundtrack References External links Full movie YouTube 1950s Hindi-language films 1958 films Films scored by Shankar–Jaikishan Films directed by Bimal Roy Films set in the Roman Empire Indian historical drama films Films about royalty Films about antisemitism Indian films based on plays Indian epic films Historical epic films 1950s historical drama films 1958 drama films
6904083	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture%20of%20Martinique	Culture of Martinique	As an overseas départment of France, Martinique's culture is French and Caribbean. Its former capital, Saint-Pierre (destroyed by a volcanic eruption), was often referred to as the Paris of the Lesser Antilles. The official language is French, although many Martinicans speak a Creole patois. Based in French, Martinique's Creole also incorporates elements of English, Spanish, Portuguese, and African languages. Originally passed down through oral storytelling traditions, it continues to be used more often in speech than in writing. Most of Martinique's population is descended from African slaves brought to work on sugar plantations during the colonial era, white slave owners or from Carib or Kalinago people. Today, the island enjoys a higher standard of living than most other Caribbean countries. French products are easily available. Following French custom, many businesses close at midday, then reopen later in the afternoon. Among young people, studying in France is common. For the French, Martinique has been a vacation hotspot for many years, attracting both the upper class and more budget-conscious travelers. Music Music contributes a great deal to Martinique's culture. The most popular style is zouk, which originated in Martinique and Guadeloupe by combining elements of a number of musical styles from the Caribbean and United States. Its biggest influence was biguine, which was popular dance orchestra music from the 1930s to 1950s. Zouk today has evolved from big band ensembles to smaller, electronically peppered bands. Musicians use synthesizers, DIGITAL samplers, and drum machines, which they program to sound like native percussion instruments. Another favorite musical genre, bèlè is an early form of biguine which incorporates group dance and song accompanied by drumming, often led in a call and response style. For most of the year, local music dominates. But during Carnival, other music like calypso and soca can be heard as well. Festivals Martinique's version of Carnival, is a four-day event beginning just before Lent and ending on its first day, with the burning of Vaval, a papier-mâché figure symbolizing Carnival. Businesses close during Carnival. Like other Caribbean Carnivals, Martinique's is a high-energy event with parades, singing, drums, and other festivities. People dress up in costumes, with devils and she-devils being especially popular. During Carnival in Martinique, many men parade in drag queen costume, sometimes with very elaborate and provocative outfits, with no obvious hint at alternative sexuality. It must be mentioned that traditionally, some women dressed as men for burlesque weddings on Monday. The high presence of men in drag is a reference to the central role of women in Martinique's society and family structure. Towns throughout Martinique elect their own Carnival Queen, Mini-Queen, and Queen Mother. Halfway through Lent, Martinicans take a break from abstinence with the one-day holiday Micarême. The one-day mini-Carnival features dances, parties, and similar activities. Afterward, people return to their repentance until Easter begins. Just as in France, every year on November 21, Martinique celebrates the release of the year's Beaujolais nouveau. In odd-numbered years in early December, the island hosts its prestigious Jazz à la Martinique. Both top local talent and internationally known musicians like Branford Marsalis perform at this jazz festival. Jazz Festivals all over the Caribbean are very enjoyable. Cuisine French and Creole cuisine dominate Martinique's culinary landscape. The two styles also combine by using French techniques with local produce, such as breadfruit, cassava, and christophine (chayote). Creole dishes rely heavily on seafood, including curries and fritters. An exception is boudin, a Creole type of blood sausage. A dash of Chien sauce (made from onions, shallots, peppers, oil, and vinegar) adds a spicy touch to meals. The favored island drink, Ti punch, is a mixture of five parts of white rum to one part sugarcane syrup. Crêperies, brasseries, and restaurants featuring cuisine from various French regions can be found all over Martinique. History of French Antilles culture Pierre Belain d'Esnambuc was a French trader and adventurer in the Caribbean, who established the first permanent French colony, Saint-Pierre, on the island of Martinique in 1635. Belain sailed to the Caribbean in 1625, hoping to establish a French settlement on the island of St. Christopher (St. Kitts). In 1626 he returned to France, where he won the support of Cardinal Richelieu to establish French colonies in the region. Richelieu became a shareholder in the Compagnie de Saint-Christophe, created to accomplish this with d'Esnambuc at its head. The company was not particularly successful and Richelieu had it reorganized as the Compagnie des Îles de l'Amérique. In 1635 d'Esnambuc sailed to Martinique with one hundred French settlers to clear land for sugarcane plantations. After six months on Martinique, d'Esnambuc returned to St. Christopher, where he soon died prematurely in 1636, leaving the company and Martinique in the hands of his nephew, Du Parquet. His nephew, Jacques Dyel du Parquet, inherited d'Esnambuc's authority over the French settlements in the Caribbean. In 1637, his nephew, Jacques Dyel du Parquet, became governor of the island. He remained in Martinique and did not concern himself with the other islands. The French permanently settled on Martinique and Guadeloupe after being driven off Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint-Christophe in French) by the British. Fort Royal (Fort-de-France) on Martinique was a major port for French battle ships in the region from which the French were able to explore the region. In 1638, Jacques Dyel du Parquet (1606-1658), nephew of Pierre Belain d'Esnambuc and first governor of Martinique, decided to have Fort Saint Louis built to protect the city against enemy attacks. From Fort Royal, Martinique, Du Parquet proceeded south in search for new territories and established the first settlement in Saint Lucia in 1643, and headed an expedition which established a French settlement in Grenada in 1649. Despite the long history of British rule, Grenada's French heritage is still evidenced by the number of French loanwords in Grenadian Creole, French-style buildings, cuisine and places name (For ex. Petit Martinique, Martinique Channel, etc.) In 1642 the Compagnie des Îles de l'Amérique company received a twenty-year extension of its charter. The King would name the Governor General of the company, and the company the Governors of the various islands. However, by the late 1640s, in France Mazarin had little interest in colonial affairs and the company languished. In 1651 it dissolved itself, selling its exploitation rights to various parties. The du Paquet family bought Martinique, Grenada, and Saint Lucia for 60,000 livres. The sieur d'Houël bought Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante, La Desirade and the Saintes. The Knights of Malta bought Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin, which were made dependencies of Guadeloupe. In 1665, the Knights sold the islands they had acquired to the newly formed (1664) Compagnie des Indes occidentales. Dominica is a former French and British colony in the Eastern Caribbean, located about halfway between the French islands of Guadeloupe (to the north) and Martinique (to the south). Christopher Columbus named the island after the day of the week on which he spotted it, a Sunday (domingo in Latin), 3 November 1493. In the hundred years after Columbus's landing, Dominica remained isolated. At the time it was inhabited by the Island Caribs, or Kalinago people, and over time more settled there after being driven from surrounding islands, as European powers entered the region. In 1690, French woodcutters from Martinique and Guadeloupe begin to set up timber camps to supply the French islands with wood and gradually become permanent settlers. France had a colony for several years, they imported slaves from West Africa, Martinique and Guadeloupe to work on its plantations. In this period, the Antillean Creole language developed. France formally ceded possession of Dominica to Great Britain in 1763. Great Britain established a small colony on the island in 1805. As a result, Dominica speak English as an official language while Antillean creole is spoken as a secondary language and is well maintained due to its location between the French-speaking departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique. In Trinidad, the Spanish who were in possession of the island, contributed little towards advancements, with El Dorado the focus, Trinidad was perfect due to its geographical location. Because Trinidad was considered underpopulated, Roume de St. Laurent, a Frenchman living in Grenada, was able to obtain a Cédula de Población from the Spanish king Charles III on 4 November 1783. Following the cedula of population French planters with their slaves, free coloreds and mulattos from the French Antilles of Martinique, Grenada, Guadeloupe and Dominica migrated to the Trinidad. They too added to the ancestry of Trinidadians, creating the creole identity; Spanish, French, and Patois were the languages spoken. The Spanish also gave many incentives to lure settlers to the island, including exemption from taxes for ten years and land grants in accordance to the terms set out in the Cedula. These new immigrants establishing local communities of Blanchisseuse, Champs Fleurs, Paramin, Cascade, Carenage and Laventille. Trinidad's population jumped to over 15,000 by the end of 1789, from just under 1,400 in 1777. In 1797, Trinidad became a British crown colony, with a French-speaking population. This exodus was encouraged due to the French Revolution. Carnival had arrived with the French, indentured laborers and the slaves, who could not take part in Carnival, formed their own, parallel celebration called canboulay (from the French cannes brulées, meaning burnt cane) - the precursor for Trinidad's carnival and has played an important role in the development of Trinidad's culture. During the carnival season, the slaves performed songs in tents called Kaiso - later Calypso tents. Many early kaiso or calypso were performed in the French creole language and led by a griot or chantwell. As Trinidad became a British colony, the chantwell became known as the calypsonian. The British government tried to ban the celebration of carnival due to its aggressive overtone; this led to canboulay Riots between the Afro-creoles and the police, which banned the use of Stick fighting and African percussion music in 1881. They were replaced by bamboo "Bamboo-Tamboo" sticks beaten together, which were themselves banned in turn. In 1937 they reappeared, transformed as an orchestra of frying pans, dustbin lids and oil drums. These steelpans or pans are now a major part of the Trinidadian music scene. Calypso's early rise was closely connected with the adoption of Carnival by Trinidadian slaves, including canboulay drumming and the music masquerade processions. The French brought Carnival to Trinidad, and calypso competitions at Carnival grew in popularity, especially after the abolition of slavery in 1834. From Trinidad, the carnival, calypso and steel pan spread to the entire English speaking Caribbean islands. Calypso in the Caribbean includes a range of genres, including: the Benna genre of Antiguan and Barbudan music; Mento, a style of Jamaican folk music that greatly influenced ska and reggae; Ska, the precursor to rocksteady and reggae; Spouge, a style of Barbadian popular music. In Dominica, the chanté mas and lapo kabwit tradition started to become dominated by imported calypso and steel pan music in the early 1960s. After a fire in 1963, the traditional carnival was banned, though calypso and steelpan continued to grow in popularity. Calypso appealed to Carnival-partygoers because the lyrical focus on local news and gossip was similar to that of chanté mas, despite a rhythmic pattern and instrumentation which contrast sharply with traditional Dominican "Mas Domnik" music. Many of the traditional chanté mas (masquerade song) were performed to the calypso beat and later the new reggae beat coming out of Jamaica. Calypsonians and Calypso Monarch competitions emerged and became extremely popular. Steelbands emerged all around Dominica and the rest of the Caribbean islands. Calypso music has been popular in Dominica since the 1950s; the first Calypso King was crowned in 1959. Bands such as Swinging Stars, The Gaylords, De Boys an Dem, Los Caballeros and Swinging Busters surfaced and began to cut records. The emergence of radio, first WIDBS and later Radio Dominica helped to spread the music. In the 1960s, a number of Haitian musicians to the French Antilles (Guadeloupe and Martinique) brought with them the kadans (another word named for the genre "compas"), a sophisticated form of music that quickly swept the island and helped unite all the former French colonies of the Caribbean by combining their cultural influences. Webert Sicot, the originator of cadence recorded three LPs albums with French Antilles producers: two with "Celini disques" in Guadeloupe and one with "Balthazar" in Martinique. Haitian compas or cadence bands were asked to integrate Antillean musicians. Consequently, the leading "Les Guais troubadours", with influential singer "Louis Lahens" along other bands, played a very important role in the schooling of Antilleans to the méringue compas or kadans music style. Almost all existing Haitian compas bands have toured these Islands that have since adopted the music and the dance of the meringue. These were followed by French Antillean mini-jazz artists like Les Gentlemen, Les Leopards, and Les Vikings de Guadeloupe. In 1969, Gordon Henderson of Dominica decided that the French Overseas Department of Guadeloupe had everything he needed to begin a career in Creole music. From there, lead singer Gordon Henderson went on to found a kadans fusion band, the Vikings of Guadeloupe – of which Kassav' co-founder Pierre-Eduard Decimus was a member. At some point he felt that he should start his own group and asked a former school friend Fitzroy Williams to recruit a few Dominicans to complete those he had already selected. The group was named Exile One. The band added various Caribbean styles to their musical identity such as reggae, calypso and mostly cadence or compas as the band moved to Guadeloupe. In 1973, Exile One (based on the island of Guadeloupe) initiated a fusion of cadence and calypso "Cadence-lypso" that would later influence the creation of soca music. The Trinidadian Calypso and Haitian kadans or méringue were the two dominants music styles of Dominica so Exile One, that featured calypso, reggae and mostly kadans or compas, called its music Cadence-lypso however, most of the band's repertoire was kadans. Later in 1975, Lord Shorty of Trinidad visited his good friend Maestro in Dominica where he stayed (at Maestro's house) for a month while they visited and worked with local kadans artists. You had Maestro experimenting with calypso and cadence ("cadence-lypso"). A year later Maestro died in an accident in Dominica and his loss was palpably felt by Shorty, who penned "Higher World" as a tribute. In Dominica, Shorty had attended an Exile One performance of cadence-lypso, and collaborated with Dominica's 1969 Calypso King, Lord Tokyo and two calypso lyricists, Chris Seraphine and Pat Aaron in the early 1970s, who wrote him some kwéyòl lyrics. Soon after Shorty released a song, "Ou Petit", with words like "Ou dee moin ou petit Shorty" (meaning "you told me you are small Shorty"), a combination of calypso, cadence and kwéyòl. Soca's development includes its fusion of calypso, cadence, and Indian musical instruments—particularly the dholak, tabla and dhantal—as demonstrated in Shorty's classic compositions "Ïndrani" and "Shanti Om". Due to the popularity of Exile One, There was a virtual explosion of kadans bands from Dominica - Grammacks, Liquid Ice, Midnight Groovers, Black Affairs, Black Machine, Mantra, Belles Combo, Milestone, Wafrikai, Black roots, Black Blood, Naked Feet and Mammouth among others. Leading vocalists of the period include Gordon Henderson, Jeff Joseph, Marcel "Chubby" Marc, Anthony Gussie, Mike Moreau, Tony Valmond, Linford John, Bill Thomas, SinkyRabess and Janet Azouz among others. Dominican kadans bands became popular in Martinique, Guadeloupe, Haiti and other islands in the Caribbean and Africa. The full-horn section kadans band Exile One led by Gordon Henderson was the first to introduce the newly arrived synthesizers to their music that other young cadence or méringue bands from Haiti (mini-jazz) and the French Antilles emulated in the 1970s. Gordon Henderson's Exile One turned the mini-jazz combos into guitar-dominated big bands with a full-horn section and the newly arrived synthesizers, paving the way for the success of large groups like Grammacks, Experience 7, among others. Drawing on these influences, the supergroup Kassav' invented zouk and popularized it in the 1980s. Kassav' was formed in 1979 by Pierre-Edouard Décimus and Paris studio musician Jacob F. Desvarieux. Together and under the influence of well-known Dominican and Guadeloupean kadans-lypso or compas bands like Experience 7, Grammacks, Exile One and Les Aiglons they decided to make Guadeloupean carnival music recording it in a more fully orchestrated yet modern and polished style. Kassav' created its own style "zouk" by introducing an eleven-piece gwo ka unit and two lead singers, tambour bélé, ti bwa, biguine, cadence-lypso: calypso and mostly Cadence rampa or compas with full use of the MIDI technology. Kassav was the first band in the Caribbean to apply the MIDI technology to their music. In the 1980s they took Caribbean music to another level by recording in the new digital format. The style lost ground in the late 1980s due to the strong presence of cadence or compas, the main music of the French Antilles. A special style within the zouk is "zouk love", characterized by a slow, soft and sexual rhythm. The inspiration for the zouk love style of rhythmic music comes from the Haitian compas, as well as music called cadence-lypso - Dominica cadence as popularized by Grammacks and Exile One. The lyrics of the songs often speak of love and sentimental problems. The music kizomba from Angola and cola-zouk or cabo love from Cape Verde are derivatives of this French Antillean compas music style, which sounds basically the same, although there are notable differences once you become more familiar with these genres. A main exponent of this subgenre is Ophelia Marie of Dominica. Other Zouk Love artists come from the French West Indies, the Netherlands, and Africa. In Brazil, the zouk rhythm is used to dance the Brazilian Lambada. Since adding many new steps and changing the characteristics from Lambada, a new name was given to this dance "Zouk-lambada", with was originally 'zouk Love', later just called 'zouk'. Today, the Brazilian Zouk has changed and thus, the name 'Traditional Zouk' has been given to the dance that was first taught by Adilio and Renata in the beginning of the 90's, which is now didactically used all over the world. In the late 80's, the WCK or Windward Caribbean Kulture, was formed by a group of highly creative young Dominican musicians. The band heralded in a new and much needed resurgence of live music and created a new wave in Dominicas musical evolution. They began experimenting with a fusion of cadence-lypso, the native lapo kabwit drum rhythms and elements of the music of jing ping bands. This group came together to fill a void left by several of Dominica's most internationally recognized bands such as Exile One and Grammacks. While the Cadence-Lypso sound is based on the creative use of acoustic drums, an aggressive up-tempo guitar beat and strong social commentary in the native Creole language, the new sound created by WCK, focused more on the use of technology with a strong emphasis on keyboard rhythmic patterns. The band played a blend of the local Cadence-lypso and traditional Jing ping, chanté mas and lapo kabwit rhythms, which would later be labelled "bouyon", a genre which they are credited with creating. Dominican-born Derick "Rah" Peters is considered to be one of the most influential figure in the development of the bouyon genre. Bouyon as popularized largely by the WCK band blends in jing ping, cadence-lypso, and traditional dances namely bèlè, quadrille, chanté mas and lapo kabwit, mazurka, zouk and other styles of caribbean music. From a language perspective, Bouyon draws on English and Kwéyòl. Bouyon music is popular across the Caribbean, and is known as "bouyon gwada" or jump up music in Guadeloupe and Martinique. A popular offshoot within the bouyon gwada is called "bouyon hardcore", a style characterized by its lewd and violent lyrics. This musical style is characterized by texts "slackness" sexually explicit. It is a form of radicalized bouyon of Dominica. Some call it bouyon gwada (Guadeloupe bouyon) to mark its difference and its themes are often the same. See also Paul Gauguin Interpretation Centre Further reading Caribbean Currents: Caribbean Music From Rumba to Reggae, by Peter Manuel. Temple University Press, 1995. Fodor's Caribbean 2004. Fodor's Travel Publications, 2004.
23579510	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragini%20%28actress%29	Ragini (actress)	Ragini (27 March 1937 – 30 December 1976) was an Indian actress and dancer. She was the youngest of the Travancore Sisters; Lalitha, Padmini and Ragini. She started her acting career in the mid-1950s along with her sister Padmini and has acted in movies of different Indian languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. She also starred opposite Shammi Kapoor in film Mujrim (1958). She played the role of Parvati opposite Trilok Kapoor who played Shiva in the 1962 film Shiv Parvati. The era of dance in Hindi cinema is considered to have begun with the entrance of Ragini and other South Indian actresses. Ragini died of breast cancer in 1976. She had acted in many dramas also. Family She was married to Madhavan Thampi. The couple had two daughters, Lakshmi and Priya. Actress Sukumari was the trio's maternal first cousin. Malayalam actors Shobana, Ambika Sukumaran, Vineeth and Krishna are her relatives. Her husband left for the US in 1972, but returned after his wife became ill from cancer. Partial filmography Malayalam Prasanna (1950) Chandrika (1950) Ponkathir (1953) Minnunnathellam Ponnalla (1957) as Dancer Thaskaraveeran (1957) as Shobha Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu (1958) as Thankam Krishna Kuchela (1961) as Rukmini Ummini Thanka (1961) as Anandam Sabarimala Ayyappan (1961) as Mahishi Unniyarcha (1961) as Unniyarcha Puthiya Akasam Puthiya Bhoomi (1962) as Ponnamma Palattu Koman (1962) as Unniyamma Veluthambi Dalawa (1962) as Jagadambika Vidhi Thanna Vilakku (1962) as Bhavani Kaalpadukal (1962) as Chandalabishuki Viyarppinte Vila (1962) as Omana Bharya (1962) as Leela Nithya Kanyaka (1963) as Latha Chilamboli (1963) as Chinthamani Kalayum Kaminiyum (1963) as Usha Atom Bomb (1964) as Sushamma Anna (1964) as Anna School Master (1964) as Sarala Manavatty (1964) as Susi Saraswathi (1967) as Saraswathi Ammayenna Sthree (1970) as Bhanu Sabarimala Sree Dharmashastha (1970) Othenente Makan (1970) as Kunji Thurakkatha Vathil (1970) as Sulekha Aranazhikaneram (1970) as Deenamma Achante Bharya (1971) as Thankamma Ganga Sangamam (1971) as Philomina/Mini Muthassi (1971) as Mary Poompatta (1971) as Susheela Panchavan Kaadu (1971) as Unniyamma Lanka Dahanam (1971) as Maheswari Ernakulam Junction (1971) as Malathi Naadan Premam (1972) Aromalunni (1972) as Unniyarcha Lakshyam (1972) as Anna Thottilla (1972) Aalinganam (1976) as Vimala Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla (1983) as Archive footage Hindi Tamil Manthiri Kumari (1950) Ezhai Padum Padu (1950) Chandrika (1950) Vanasundari (1951) Singari (1951) Devaki (1951) Andhaman Kaidhi (1952) Mappilai (1952) Ponni(1953) Marumagal (1953) Manithan (1953) Vaira Malai (1954) Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari (1954) as Savithri Thooku Thooki (1954) as Mallika Koondukkili (1954) Menaka (1955) Mangaiyar Thilakam (1955) as Neela Ellam Inba Mayam (1955) as Bhanu Gomathiyin Kaadhalan (1955) Kaveri (1955) as Kurathi Koteeswaran (1955) as Kamala Shiv Bhakta (1955) as Chinthamani Madurai Veeran (1956) Pennin Perumai (1956) Verum Pechu Alla (1956) Baagyavathi (1957) as Suguna Manamagan Thevai (1957) Karpukkarasi (1957) Chakravarthi Thirumagal (1957) Mangalya Bhagyam (1958) Nilavukku Niranja Manasu (1958) Uthama Puthiran (1958) as Rajathi Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi (1959) Nalla Theerpu (1959) Pandithevan (1959) Deivame Thunai (1959) Kalyanikku Kalyanam (1959) as Bharatham Pattammal Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959) as Sundaravadivu Raja Desingu (1960) Irumanam Kalanthal Thirumanam (1960) Mannadhi Mannan (1960) as Dancer at festival Parthiban Kanavu (1960) as Valli Baghdad Thirudan (1960) Punar Jenmam (1961) as Pushpa Sri Valli (1961) as Valli's friend Senthamarai (1962) Raani Samyuktha (1962) as Amarawathi Vikramdhithan (1962) Kavitha (1962) Ezhai Pangalan (1963) Parisu (1963) as Shanthi Naan Vanangum Dheivam (1963) as Kalaivani Chitor Rani Padmini (1963) Aayiram Roobai (1964) Navagraham (1970) as Akhilandam Ethirkalam (1970) Aathi Parasakthi (1971) Raman Thediya Seethai (1972) as Actress/Dancer of the play Poove Poochooda Vaa (1985) as Alamelu (Photo only) Telugu Bengali Sinhala References External links Indian film actresses Actresses from Thiruvananthapuram Actresses in Malayalam cinema 1937 births 1976 deaths Actresses in Tamil cinema Actresses in Kannada cinema Actresses in Hindi cinema 20th-century Indian actresses Deaths from cancer in India Women of the Kingdom of Travancore People of the Kingdom of Travancore Actresses in Bengali cinema Actresses in Telugu cinema Dancers from Kerala 20th-century Indian dancers
23579516	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massimo%20Milano	Massimo Milano	Massimo Milano (born Torino, 1967) is an ethnomusicologist, critic and sound experimentalist. Member of "A.I.STU.GIA" (Italian Association for Japanese Studies, Venice) and of the International Jury of the Down Beat Annual Critics Poll (USA), he has been editor-in-chief of the monthly magazine Finis Terrae, for which he interviewed Zimbabwe's musical icon in exile Thomas Mapfumo. In addition, he regularly contributes to several Italian and Spanish leading newspapers and magazines (Il Manifesto, Classic Rock, Jam, Rumore, Jazzit, Il Giornale della Musica, Carnet, Amadeus, Playboy, Cuadernos de Jazz). His activity also includes extensive studies, researches and essays on contemporary Brazilian music (Música popular brasileira), its social implications and its leading role in the collective imagination as a paradigm of the so-called "World" sound. He co-authored the "Encyclopedia of Rock", recently re-published by Arcana Editrice, and during the 90's he actively collaborated as a consultant both for Blue Note artists the Doky Brothers and pianist Niels Lan Doky, for whom he wrote the liner notes for the album "Haitek Haiku", produced by Gino Vannelli. In 1998 he published a book of essays and conversations with Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto ("Ryuichi Sakamoto. Conversazioni"), featuring a foreword by Banana Yoshimoto. A year later he contributed with a semiological essay ("Transiti/Transits") to the catalog for the exhibition "Musica Senza Suono" ("Soundless Music"), conceived and realized by producer Francesco Messina and critic Enzo Gentile for the Museo Revoltella in Trieste (Italy). In 2003/2004 he settled in Tokyo to conduct researches for the Japan Foundation in collaboration with Kyoto University, under the supervision of philosopher Akira Asada, on the theme of the 'reversed exoticism' in modern Japan'. Since 2015, Milano hosts The Tinseltown Tracks, a weekly radio show aired on Radio Flash 97.6, that has produced tenths of monographic broadcasts and boasts an audience that spans several countries around the world. His upcoming projects include a short essay about the perception of Western pop culture in the Far East; a book about Alejandro Jodorowsky and his influence on the psychedelic movement, the neo-mysticism and the counterculture of the 1960s; and a self-produced DVD about Japan for which he's currently writing the music and the screenplay. References External links Massimo Milano on MySpace A monograph on the music of Claus Ogerman The Official Page of The Tinseltown Tracks radio show hosted by Massimo Milano 1967 births Living people Italian ethnomusicologists Musicians from Turin Date of birth missing (living people) Italian music critics Writers from Turin
23579517	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornea%20plana%202	Cornea plana 2	Cornea plana 2 (CNA2) is an extremely rare congenital hereditary deformity of the eye surface, leading to severe decrease in corneal curvature. There is evidence that cornea plana 2 is caused by mutations in KERA gene encoding keratocan. See also Cornea plana 1 References External links Congenital Clouding of the Cornea - eMedicine; by Noah S Scheinfeld, MD, JD, FAAD and Benjamin D Freilich, MD, FACS Eye diseases
23579529	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burt%20Sugarman	Burt Sugarman	Burton Roy Sugarman (born January 4, 1939) is an American film and television producer best known for creating and producing the iconic 1970s/early '80s variety series The Midnight Special, which served as a showcase for popular musical groups of the time. Sugarman also produced the 1970s game shows Celebrity Sweepstakes, Whew! and The Wizard of Odds, and the short-lived series The Richard Pryor Show. During 1979, Sugarman also owned shares in Old Tucson Corporation, which owned the Old Tucson and Old Vegas amusement parks in Arizona and Nevada. In the 1980s, he produced the motion pictures Kiss Me Goodbye, Extremities and Children of a Lesser God. He was the executive producer of the film Crimes of the Heart in 1986 and television series The Newlywed Game 1988. He was also part owner of Barris Industries (later known as the Guber-Peters Entertainment Company) before it was sold to Sony in 1989. During the late 1980s, Burt Sugarman was a member of The Giant Group, which they had bought investments in media firms, like broadcasting firm Reeves Entertainment Group, and television broadcaster/cable system operator/newspaper owner Media General in 1987. Personal life Sugarman married television personality and talk show host Mary Hart in 1989; they have one son. He had previously been married to Pauline Schur and to the late actress Carol Wayne, and was engaged to actress Ann-Margret in 1962. Producer (as EP) Himself References External links 1939 births Living people 20th-century American Jews Businesspeople from Los Angeles Television producers from California 21st-century American Jews
23579534	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C19H24N2O4	C19H24N2O4	{{DISPLAYTITLE:C19H24N2O4}} The molecular formula C19H24N2O4 (molar mass: 344.40 g/mol, exact mass: 344.173607 u) may refer to: Arformoterol Formoterol Tolamolol
6904085	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV%20Isle%20of%20Lewis	MV Isle of Lewis	MV Isle of Lewis is a British ro-ro ferry, owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets, and operated by Caledonian MacBrayne between Oban and Castlebay, Barra. Built in 1995, she remains one of only two ships in the CalMac fleet over in length; the other, , being longer by almost 15 metres. Originally built to operate between Ullapool and Stornoway, Isle of Lewis rarely deviated from that route for 20 years. Since March 2016, she has served the Isle of Barra all year round from Oban. The only other routes operated by CalMac she has ever worked on is the triangle between Uig, Lochmaddy & Tarbert and between Oban and Craignure, but only ever in an emergency situation. History Isle of Lewis was built by Ferguson Shipbuilders in Port Glasgow on the River Clyde and entered service in July 1995. When constructed she was largest ship ever built by Ferguson's. Her crossing time of around 2 hours and 45 minutes improved upon that of her predecessor, , by at least 45 minutes. With increasing traffic on the crossing, there was speculation that Isle of Lewis might be replaced by a larger vessel. In September 2013 the freight vessel was chartered to relieve pressure on the route. On 10 June 2012, it was announced that a new £42 million replacement ferry was to be built in Germany. The new 116 metre long ROPAX ferry was named and is capable of continuous operation, with a capacity for up to 700 passengers, and 143 cars or 20 commercial vehicles. Loch Seaforth entered service in mid-February 2015 and took over both passenger and freight duties on the route. Since moving to the Barra service in March 2016, Isle of Lewis has been relegated to the role of Stornoway relief ship each October when Loch Seaforth departs for overhaul, with a second relief ship taking care of overnight freight traffic, owing to Isle of Lewis''' inability to carry certain hazardous cargo due to her fully enclosed and sealed car deck. In June 2015, to assess her future deployment, Isle of Lewis undertook a tour of major terminals for berthing trials, with varied results. She called at Lochmaddy, Castlebay, Oban, Craignure, Brodick, Ardrossan, Troon, Campbeltown, and Tarbert between 4 and 9 June. No immediate decision was announced. Major work would be required to offset her stern ramp to starboard instead of to port, for her to operate on routes including Mull and Arran. Such adjustments would not prevent her returning to Stornoway for relief work, as both Stornoway and Ullapool harbours now have full-width linkspans. In September 2015, it was announced that the Isle of Lewis was to become the Oban–Castlebay vessel from the following summer, thus allowing to commence daily return sailings between Lochboisdale and Mallaig.Isle of Lewis was on duty at Oban and Castlebay in 2017 when she undertook a series of special sailings between 4 and 6 June to transport those travelling to attend the funeral of Eilidh MacLeod, a Barra schoolgirl who died in the Manchester Arena bombing. As a mark of respect, the Isle of Lewis was shown with her CalMac pennant, along with the Barra flag, at half mast. A history of the Isle of Lewis by Mark Nicolson was published by The Islands Book Trust on 31 July 2016, in time for the 21st anniversary of the vessel's inauguration in 1995. LayoutIsle of Lewis is a further development of and ' design with a fully enclosed car deck. The car deck is accessed by bow and stern ramps, the latter being offset from the centre of the ship to accommodate the linkspan in Ullapool. The bow ramp is a folding design that is watertight and further protected by a conventional upward hinging bow visor. The bow ramp was originally off-set to suit Stornoway's original linkspan until new facilities opened in April 1997. During an overhaul at Greenock in 2016, the bow ramp was changed to be off-set to port in order to prepare her for her new role as the summer Barra ferry, to make berthing in Oban easier. There are three lanes to port and two to starboard of the central casing. A hydraulically operated mezzanine deck along each side can be raised or lowered according to traffic requirements. Two stairways from the car deck bring passengers out in the entrance square on deck 4, where the passenger gangways enter. The entrance square houses the information desk and gift shop. Forward is a large cafeteria overlooking the bow and occupying the full width of the ship. Aft are a designated dog area and a truckers' quiet lounge, with the reclining lounge and bar at the stern. Deck 5 houses the observation lounge at the bow, crew accommodation further aft and an open promenade deck stretching down both sides of the ship. Four stairways lead up to the open top deck, where seating is available. The upper works of the ship are completed with two raked funnels in red and black company colours and two buff coloured masts. The smaller mast is on top of the wheelhouse and carries the twin radar scanners and radio antennae, while the larger mast is mounted aft on the promenade deck, carrying antennae and the house flag. During the winter refit in 2009, the funnels were fitted with angled exhaust extensions on the funnel tops to direct engine exhaust away from the decks. They were later removed during her 2019 overhaul. The ship carries a fast rescue craft and two large motor-driven lifeboats, one to port and one to starboard, with a set of automatically deploying inflatable life rafts. The two large lifeboats were replaced in 2019 with new inflatable life rafts. ServiceIsle of Lewis spent the first twenty years of her career sailing back and forth between Ullapool and Stornoway. Until April 2015, she had hardly sailed on any other route, and has endured some treacherous seas crossing The Minch, some of the most exposed waters around the British Isles. Tidal constraints from her 4.2 metre draught make her unsuitable for full-time use on other routes. Her ramps not being suitable for many of the linkspans around the CalMac network further reduces her versatility. Over the years, Isle of Lewis has called at other stations for a variety of purposes. During her initial delivery voyage in July 1995, she called at Ardrossan to collect supplies and be formally handed over to her new owners, and then called at Uig, Lochmaddy & Tarbert for berthing trials to assess her suitability on the 'Uig Triangle' should an emergency arise there, and making her debut calls at Ullapool and Stornoway a few hours later. Two calls at Lochmaddy followed in April & May 1998, under charter to transport Ministry of Defence traffic to and from North Uist. However, Isle of Lewis suffered a major breakdown at Lochmaddy on the first charter, requiring repairs lasting roughly four weeks and being replaced at Stornoway by the smaller Isle of Mull. On 28 November 1998, whilst returning from an overhaul at North Shields, Isle of Lewis called at Stromness, Orkney for the purpose of 'showing the flag' to demonstrate CalMac's keen bid for the Northern Isles ferry services instead of the then-incumbent P&O Scottish Ferries. Further calls on the 'Uig Triangle' by Isle of Lewis in 2008 and 2015. Firstly, in November 2008, a call was made at Uig to uplift stranded freight traffic whilst Ullapool's linkspan was closed for maintenance. On 3 April 2015, Isle of Lewis made her first commercial sailing on a route other than between Stornoway and Ullapool, when she carried out a special sailing from Uig to Lochmaddy for the benefit of extra Easter traffic travelling to North Uist. Further extra sailings - helped by the demotion of Isle of Lewis to the status as a back up vessel following her displacement by the new Loch Seaforth - followed. Isle of Lewis sailed between Tarbert and Lochmaddy on two consecutive evenings in June 2015. When Hebrides broke down in July 2015, Isle of Lewis relieved her on the full service between Uig, Lochmaddy and Tarbert for two days. Around the time that strike action by the RMT union took in June 2015, Isle of Lewis was drafted in to assist at Oban, and was to make her first sailings between Oban and Castlebay. This included a unique 0046 departure from Oban to Barra, on the same day as the annual Barrathon was taking place. Following redeployments due to the separate breakdowns of Finlaggan & Lord of the Isles in August 2015, Isle of Lewis again took over the Oban to Castlebay services, sailing direct, and omitting Lochboisdale due to her being far too large and deep to use the South Uist facilities. In early 2016, Isle of Lewis relieved on the Scrabster - Stromness route for NorthLink whilst sailed for her refit. This was a reciprocal arrangement after provided cover at Stornoway during the dry-docking of Loch Seaforth. In March 2016, Isle of Lewis began a new phase of her life, serving Oban and Castlebay on Barra year-round, which allowed to commence a daily return service between Lochboisdale and Mallaig, thus ending South Uist's direct link to Oban. With Isle of Lewis deployment there, the Isle of Barra receives a daily dedicated service. These summer arrangements, announced by Transport Scotland, are likely to be a stop-gap until the new is commissioned at Arran, and Hull 802 is commissioned on the Uig-Lochmaddy/Tarbert services. On her first official day on the Barra service, 25 March 2016, Isle of Lewis completed all of her sailings in spite of an amber alert of adverse weather and swell conditions.Isle of Lewis'' returned to the Stornoway - Ullapool service in April and May 2021, while was undergoing repairs to the port engine. This left to combine the Lochboisdale and Castlebay services. References External links MV Isle of Lewis on www.calmac.co.uk Caledonian MacBrayne Ships built on the River Clyde 1995 ships
23579545	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles%20Herbert%20Flowers%20High%20School	Charles Herbert Flowers High School	Charles Herbert Flowers High School is a comprehensive science and technology magnet school located in unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, adjacent to the Springdale census-designated place and with a Springdale postal address. It is part of the Prince George's County School System. Its principal is Dr. Gorman Brown. The school serves: most of the City of Glenarden, all of Lake Arbor CDP and Springdale CDP, portions of Landover CDP and Summerfield CDP, and most of the 2010-defined Mitchellville and Woodmore CDPs. Flowers High School's motto is "Mecca of Excellence." The school's Alma Mater, "A Mecca of Excellence," was written by R&B singer and 2004 graduate Patrice Jones and principal Helena Jones. History The school opened its doors in August 2000, for only 9th and 10th grade students. At that time, it was the first new high school in 26 years constructed in the Prince George's County Public School system. It had a cost of $30 million. 1,000 were expected at its opening. The provisional name was Ardmore High School until the final name was decided. The Prince George's County Board of Education considered several names for the school, but ultimately settled on long-time Glenarden resident Charles Herbert Flowers, a well-known trainer of the Tuskegee Airmen. In doing so, the school board waived its guideline for naming schools posthumously. Flowers appeared to celebrate the school's opening. As the school was to open, residents in the wealthier areas of Lake Arbor and Mitchellville and the lower income Landover were competing over who would be served by the school; some wealthier African-Americans were reluctant to let their children go to school with poor children. In April 2000 the school board chose not to include Palmer Park students in the Flowers attendance zone, so they were instead assigned to DuVal High School. If Palmer Park was included, the estimate calculated was an additional 115 students, which would have made the occupancy 100.6%. Campus The building has one gymnasium, an auditorium with 750 seats, and 18 laboratories for science classes. In 2018 the school began using a classroom as a school supply area for new teachers in the district. Experienced teachers supply the "treasure room" with excess school supplies. School uniforms Initially, students of Charles Herbert Flowers were not required to wear uniforms, although there was a dress code that students had to adhere to. In the fall of 2005, following a school-wide survey of parents and students, Flowers students were required to wear a school uniform that consisted of grey slacks or grey pleated skirts, white polo or oxford shirts consisting of the school logo, a hunter green blazer or v-neck sweater vest, and v-neck long-sleeve sweater, all bearing the school logo, as well as a black belt and black shoes. The class of 2006 was the first senior class required to wear uniforms. The school uniform policy remains, but is no longer as strict. Students are no longer are required to purchase their uniforms from the school, making the uniforms more affordable. Today, the uniforms for all students are black khakis with a forest green polo shirt, with any color shoes. Beginning in the 2011–2012 school year, students in the Science and Technology Program, who have internships during the day, wear an all-black uniform. This uniform consists of a black top with the new Science and Technology logo and the word "INTERN" underneath, and black bottoms. Academics Charles Herbert Flowers High School is part of the Prince George's County Science and Technology program. This program also includes Eleanor Roosevelt High School and Oxon Hill High School. As of 2010 80% of its 12th grade students passed Maryland state achievement tests, and Flowers had an 82% graduation rate. In the previous year it met every adequate yearly progress (AYP) target set by the federal government. Previously the school only allowed students already making a 3.0 grade point average and with permission from teachers to sign up for Advanced Placement (AP) courses. By that period most U.S. schools, which had previously restricted AP enrollment to high-achieving students, began to let all students sign up; in 2010 the school still restricted AP classes even though PGCPS policy stated that they must be open to all students. After Jay Mathews of The Washington Post inquired on the matter, principal Helena Nobles-Jones stated that the restriction policy had been dropped. Notable alumni Rico Nasty, rapper and singer Jazz Lewis, member of the Maryland House of Delegates Xanman, rapper and singer Redveil, rapper and singer School organizations Student Government Association Future Business Leaders of America National Art Honor Society Science National Honor Society National Chinese Honor Society Chinese Game Club National Honor Society Student Humanitarian Organization Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Jaguar Players Drama Club Science and Technology Academic Reformers (STAR) It's Academic Pom & Dance Team Mock Trials Defence Team Environmental Science Club National Society of Black Engineers College Summit African Students' Association Young People for God Christian Club Muslim Students' Association Math Honor Society Mathematic Engineering and Science Achievement Spanish Honor Society Scholarship Club Poetry Club Community Day Flowers Kouture Inklings: Young Writers Club ProStart Culinary Arts Program Jaguar Debate Team References External links Charles Herbert Flowers High School NCSSS schools Public high schools in Maryland Magnet schools in Maryland Schools in Prince George's County, Maryland Educational institutions established in 2000 2000 establishments in Maryland
6904097	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murasame-class%20destroyer%20%281958%29	Murasame-class destroyer (1958)	The Murasame-class destroyer was a destroyer class built for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) in the late 1950s as a successor to the destroyers. Like its predecessor, its main task was anti-submarine warfare, but its improved weaponry also enabled it to perform better in the anti-air role, so this class was classified as "DDA" (anti-air destroyer or all purpose destroyer) unofficially. Like its predecessor, the , this class adopted a "long forecastle" design with inclined afterdeck called "Holland Slope", named after the scenic sloping street in Nagasaki City. The propulsion system was almost the same as the one of the . The sensor suite and weapon system was almost the same as the one of the latter batch of the Ayanami class, but three 5-inch/54 caliber Mark 16 guns (with Mark 39 single mounts) were added to extend effective range against air and surface threats in addition to four 3-inch/50 caliber Mark 22 guns (with Mark 33 dual mounts). The 5-inch guns were controlled by one Mark 57 GFCS, and the 3-inch guns were done by one Mark 63 controller. The main air-search radar was an OPS-1, the Japanese version of the American AN/SPS-6. Ships References Destroyer classes
23579557	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%BDan%20Marolt	Žan Marolt	Žan Marolt (25 September 1964 – 11 July 2009) was a Bosnian actor and TV personality. He was a regular actor of the Chamber Theatre 55 where he made numerous roles in the theater, in plays such as Buba u uhu, Umri muški, Kidaj od svoje žene, Ujak Vanja and in numerous films and television shows. The last Marolt's role was in the multiple award-winning film The Abandoned (2010). Death Marolt died in his hometown of Sarajevo on 11 July 2009 after a long battle with cancer. He was buried two days later, on 14 July in Sarajevo at the Bare Cemetery. Filmography Film Television References External links 1964 births 2009 deaths 20th-century Bosnia and Herzegovina male actors Bosnia and Herzegovina male film actors Bosnia and Herzegovina male stage actors Bosnia and Herzegovina male television actors Male actors from Sarajevo Burials at Bare Cemetery, Sarajevo
6904103	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZINC%20database	ZINC database	The ZINC database (recursive acronym: ZINC is not commercial) is a curated collection of commercially available chemical compounds prepared especially for virtual screening. ZINC is used by investigators (generally people with training as biologists or chemists) in pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, and research universities. Scope and access ZINC is different from other chemical databases because it aims to represent the biologically relevant, three dimensional form of the molecule. Curation and updates ZINC is updated regularly and may be downloaded and used free of charge. It is developed by John Irwin in the Shoichet Laboratory in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of California, San Francisco. Version The latest release of the website interface is "ZINC 15" (2015). The previous website was at ZINC, but the maintainers recommend moving to ZINC15 because of its better search capabilities. The database contents are continuously updated. See also PubChem a database of small molecules from the chemical and biological literature, hosted by NCBI ChEMBL, a database of information about medicinal chemistry and biological activities of small molecules. External links ZINC database Chemical databases Biological databases
17337330	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%20UEFA%20European%20Under-17%20Championship%20squads	2008 UEFA European Under-17 Championship squads	Below are the rosters for the UEFA U-17 Championship 2008 tournament in Turkey. Players name marked in bold went on to earn full international caps. Players' ages as of the tournament's opening day (4 May 2008). Group A Head coach: Albert Stuivenberg Head coach: Dejan Đurđević Head coach: Ross Mathie Head coach: Şenol Ustaömer Group B Head coach: Francis Smerecki Head coach: Sean McCaffrey Head coach: Juan Santisteban Head coach: Yves Débonnaire Footnotes Squads UEFA European Under-17 Championship squads
17337334	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early%20Bird%20%28short%20story%29	Early Bird (short story)	"Early Bird" is a science fiction short story written in 1973 by Theodore R. Cogswell and Theodore L. Thomas. The story was first published in Astounding: The John W Campbell Memorial Anthology. It takes place within the same universe as Cogswell's 1952 novel The Spectre General and features the character Major Kurt Dixon of the Imperial Space Marines. Synopsis After the Marines have defeated the Galactic Protectorate, the Empire's trade routes start being invaded by the Kierans. The Kierans are an alien race that use ships equipped with a seemingly invincible weapon that clouds the brains of the crew of the ships that try to follow them. Major Kurt Dixon is given command of a scout patrol that follows a Kieran ship to its home base, but he is "fogged" and left unconscious. Dixon's ship is equipped with an experimental computer that generates a cybernetic personality to support him on long lonely space patrols. The computer, known as Zelda, manages to land the ship on an uncharted planet, inhabited by huge organo-metallic creatures that prey on each other with awesome weaponry and computerised defences. Whilst the ship is disabled on the planet, it becomes a part of a mating process between two of these creatures. The 'sperm' of one creature homes in on the 'egg' laid by another creature. As part of a 'selection of the fittest' process, Dixon and his ship are modified, acquiring vastly improved mental and physical powers. Dixon discovers that he can now out-manoeuvre the Kierans. He realises that the entire patrol fleet can do the same thing; the newly improved fleet then proceeds to defeat the Kierans. External links 1973 short stories American short stories Science fiction short stories
6904106	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20Duck%20Factory	The Duck Factory	The Duck Factory is an American sitcom produced by MTM Enterprises that aired on NBC from April 12 until July 11, 1984. It was Jim Carrey's first lead role in a Hollywood production. It was also the only time when Don Messick appeared in live-action, although he also voiced a cartoon character in the sitcom as well. The show was set at a small independent animation studio, and was co-created by Allan Burns and Herbert Klynn. It won two Emmy Awards. Background Burns had started his career as a writer/animator for The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show and George of the Jungle, before turning to live action and co-creating The Mary Tyler Moore Show; Klynn had worked in various production capacities on Mr. Magoo and Gerald McBoing-Boing, amongst many other cartoons. Overview The premiere episode introduces Skip Tarkenton (Carrey), a somewhat naive and optimistic young man who has come to Hollywood looking for a job as a cartoonist. When he arrives at a low-budget animation company called Buddy Winkler Productions, he finds out Buddy Winkler has just died, and the company desperately needs new blood. So Skip gets an animation job at the firm, which is nicknamed "The Duck Factory" as their main cartoon is "The Dippy Duck Show". Other Duck Factory employees seen regularly on the show were man-of-a-thousand-cartoon voices Wally Wooster (played by real-life cartoon voice artist Don Messick); cynical, sometimes lazy comedy writer Marty Fenneman (played by real-life comedy writer Jay Tarses); veteran artist and animator Brooks Carmichael (Jack Gilford); younger storyboard artist Roland Culp; sarcastic editor Andrea Lewin; and hard-nosed, penny-pinching business manager Aggie Aylesworth. Buddy Winkler Productions was now owned by Buddy's young, ditzy but good-hearted widow, Mrs. Sheree Winkler (Teresa Ganzel), a former topless ice dancer who had been married to Buddy for all of three weeks before his death. Production Seen in some episodes were clips from various "Dippy Duck" shows the Buddy Winkler crew were working on—sometimes fully animated, sometimes in pencil sketch or animatic form. The opening and closing credits were also animated. Series co-creator Klynn was also credited as the show's "creative animation consultant", while production of the actual animated material was done by Ted and Gerry Woolery for which each won an Emmy. Show history The Duck Factory lasted thirteen episodes; it premiered April 12, 1984. It was directed primarily by Gene Reynolds, Rod Daniel, and Victor Lobel, who each did three episodes. The show initially aired at 9:30 on Thursday nights, directly after Cheers (at the time, not yet a top ten hit; Cheers finished the 1983/84 television season in 34th place). The show replaced Buffalo Bill on NBC's schedule. Jay Tarses, an actor on The Duck Factory, had been the co-creator and executive producer of Buffalo Bill, which had its final network telecast on Thursday, April 5, 1984. Episodes of The Duck Factory were shown out of the producers' intended order by NBC, leading to significant continuity problems with the series. Most notably, the eighth episode (in which Skip is promoted to being the producer of "The Dippy Duck Show", much to the resentment of the show's staff) was shown as episode 2. As broadcast, succeeding episodes ping-ponged between Skip being the show's producer, and Skip being the show's low-ranking apprentice animator, with no explanation as to the reason for the constant change of status. As well, what the producers had intended to air as the second episode (and which set up the continuing premise of the series) was shown as the thirteenth; Mrs. Winkler was the receptionist in second episode as broadcast, but then in the fourth episode she becomes the receptionist, etc. The show changed timeslots in June, moving to Wednesdays at 9:30. The last original episode of The Duck Factory was broadcast on July 11, 1984. Cast Jim Carrey as Skip Tarkenton Jack Gilford as Brooks Carmichael Nancy Lane as Andrea Lewin Jay Tarses as Marty Fenneman Don Messick as Wally Wooster Messick also voiced Dippy Duck Julie Payne as Aggie Aylesworth Clarence Gilyard Jr as Roland Culp Teresa Ganzel as Mrs. Sheree Winkler Episodes US television ratings Home media In 1995, at the height of Carrey's career, two VHS videocassettes were released in the United States by MTM Home Video, one containing the first three episodes, the other the last three episodes. The two volumes were released in the United Kingdom in 1997 (Pictured above), slightly expanded to the first four and the last four episodes of the series (which had never been broadcast in the UK). References External links First episode posted by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television on YouTube All episodes on Internet Archive NBC original programming 1984 American television series debuts 1984 American television series endings 1980s American sitcoms 1980s American workplace comedy television series American television series with live action and animation Animated television series about ducks Television series about television Television series by MTM Enterprises Television shows set in Los Angeles
23579572	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005%20Isle%20of%20Wight%20Council%20election	2005 Isle of Wight Council election	The 2005 Isle of Wight Council elections were held on the Isle of Wight, England, on 5 May 2005. The result led to a landslide Conservative victory gaining 22 councillors, leading the Isle of Wight to Conservative control from no overall control previously. Results The party standings following the election: The outcome of the election led to a significant change in composition of the Isle of Wight Council. Prior to the election, the Liberal Democrats were the largest group overall but still didn't hold a majority, leading to a coalition known as 'Island First' with independent councillors. The election showed a fall in support for the Liberal Democrats as the Conservatives gained 23 seats and took over as the largest group with a majority of 22. Following the change in control of the Council, Cllr Andy Sutton took over with the promise that every aspect of the Conservative manifesto would be followed as they had indicated before the election. Despite this promise there has been some debate on how well the original manifesto has been followed. Ward results The following are results from each electoral ward. See also Politics of the Isle of Wight References 2005 English local elections 2005 21st century on the Isle of Wight
23579590	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queensbury%20High%20School	Queensbury High School	Queensbury High School (QHS) is a public high school located in Queensbury, Warren County, New York, United States. It was founded in 1963 and is one of four schools in the Queensbury Union Free School District. The other schools include Queensbury Elementary School, William H. Barton Intermediate School, and Queensbury Middle School. The High School has a student run Help Desk, where students repair Chromebooks and provide tech help to students and staff alike. History The school was opened in September 1963 although parts of the school, such as the gymnasium, were unfinished. By 26 April, the school was finished and the community was invited to the school for tours. Today, the school has more than 1,000 attending students with an extensive sports program and an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program. Notable alumni Adam Terry - Player for the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League. Brendan Harris - Player for the Minnesota Twins in Major League Baseball. Dan Stec (New York State Assemblyman) References External links Official website Educational institutions established in 1963 Public high schools in New York (state) Schools in Warren County, New York 1963 establishments in New York (state)
6904122	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauro%20Gianetti	Mauro Gianetti	Mauro Gianetti (born 16 March 1964 in Lugano) is a Swiss directeur sportif, and a former rider in professional road bicycle racing. Gianetti was employed as team manager for the cycling team throughout its existence between 2004 and 2011. Several riders have been sanctioned for doping violations that occurred during his tenure as directeur sportif, including Riccardo Riccò and Juan José Cobo. Gianetti currently sits on the Board of Directors of UAE Team Emirates. With over 30 professional victories, Gianetti's biggest career accomplishments as a rider include winning the 1995 Liège–Bastogne–Liège and Amstel Gold Race and representing Switzerland at the 2000 Summer Olympics. His son Noé Gianetti was also a professional cyclist. Major results Directeur sportif 2002–2003 2004–2011 Rider 1995 1st, Liège–Bastogne–Liège 1st, Amstel Gold Race 1996 2nd (Silver), World Cycling Championships – Road Race 3rd, Overall, Critérium International 1st, Stage 2 After retirement Gianetti became assistant director of Dante Lam, and helped to film the Milan leg of Taiwanese movie To The Fore. References 1964 births Living people Swiss male cyclists Olympic cyclists of Switzerland Cyclists at the 2000 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Lugano Swiss people of Italian descent
6904137	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annette%20Rogers	Annette Rogers	Annette Rogers (later Kelly, October 22, 1913 – November 8, 2006) was an American sprinter and high jumper. She competed in the individual 100 m, 4×100 m relay and high jump at the 1932 and 1936 Olympics and won two gold medals in the relay, setting a world record in 1932. She placed fifth in the individual 100 m in 1932 and sixth in the high jump in 1932 and 1936. Domestically she won the AAU outdoor titles in the 100 yards in 1933 and in the relay in 1931–1933. She also won the AAU indoor titles in the 200 m and high jump in 1933 and 1936. Rogers was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, but at an early age moved to Chicago with her parents, John and Mary Rogers, two immigrants from Ireland. Rogers graduated from Senn High School in Chicago, and Northwestern University. She then worked as a teacher of physical education in the Chicago public school system, retiring in 1965. While going to school and working, Rogers trained and competed with the following organizations—Illinois Women's Athletic Club (IWAC), 1930-1933, Lincoln Park, 1933-34, and Illinois Club for Catholic Women (ICCW). Rogers married Peter J. Kelly in 1948. References 1913 births 2006 deaths American female sprinters Sportspeople from Chelsea, Massachusetts Olympic gold medalists for the United States in track and field Athletes (track and field) at the 1932 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics Northwestern University alumni Medalists at the 1936 Summer Olympics Medalists at the 1932 Summer Olympics USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships winners 20th-century American women 20th-century American people Olympic female sprinters 21st-century American women
23579592	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United%20Church%20of%20Christ%20in%20the%20Philippines	United Church of Christ in the Philippines	The United Church of Christ in the Philippines (Tagalog: Ang Nagkaisang Iglesia ni Cristo sa Pilipinas; Ilokano: Nagkaykaysa nga Iglesia Ni Cristo iti Filipinas) is a Christian denomination in the Philippines. Established in its present form in Malate, Manila, it resulted from the merger of the Evangelical Church of the Philippines, the Philippine Methodist Church, the Disciples of Christ, the United Evangelical Church and several independent congregations. The United Church is a mainline Protestant group in the Philippines with around 1,500,000 members and 1,593 pastors in 2,564 congregations as of 2008. Its main office is located at 877 EDSA, West Triangle, Quezon City. Metro Manila. History The Evangelical Church Presbyterian missionaries in the Philippines in April 1901 invited missionaries of other evangelical churches to a conference to discuss the possibility of working together in the proclamation of the gospel of faith alone as the only way of salvation for Filipino Catholics, Muslims and pagans. Representatives included those from the Methodist Episcopal Church, the United Brethren in Christ (UBC), the Northern Baptist Church, the Christian and Missionary Alliance, the Free Methodist Church, the British and Foreign Bible Society, the American Bible Society, and the Presbyterian Church. The Evangelical Union was then formed on April 26, 1901. The evangelical churches agreed to call themselves “The Evangelical Church” (with the original denomination name in parenthesis below it). From 1898 to 1905 these are the mission churches joining in the agreement: Methodists (1898, most of lowland Luzon and north of Manila) Presbyterians (1899, Bicol, Southern Tagalog area and some parts of Central and Western Visayas) Baptists (1900, Western Visayas) United Brethren (1901, Mountain Province and La Union) Christian Churches and Churches of Christ/Disciples of Christ (1901, Ilocos, Abra, and Tagalog towns) Congregationalists (1902, Mindanao except for the western end) Christian and Missionary Alliance (1902, Western Mindanao and Sulu Archipelago) Manila was opened to all denominations and mission agencies. The Seventh-day Adventist Church and Protestant Episcopalians did not join because they wanted to go to parts of the archipelago allocated to other groups. The Philippine Methodist Church After the foundation of the Iglesia Evangelica Metodista en las Islas Filipinas (IEMELIF) by Nicolas V. Zamora, a second major split occurred in the Methodist Church on March 23, 1933. About three years before, Melecio de Armas, a prominent minister had been accused by his colleagues of immorality towards a teenage girl, a church member. At the 1932 Philippine Annual Conference, a committee found the minister guilty and recommended his expulsion from the ministry, but the minister appealed the decision to the Appellant Committee of the General Conference of the Methodist Church of Phlippines (GCMCA). This Committee decided that it does not have enough evidence against the minister, so it acquitted him—thereby overturning the decision of the Philippine Conference. This brought to everyone's attention the subordinate position of the Philippine church. Bishop Herbert Welch, at the 1933 Annual Conference, declared the matter closed, and reinstated the minister. As a result, a group led by Samuel Stagg, pastor of the influential Central Church (now Central United Methodist Church on T.M. Kalaw), and including five other missionaries and 27 ordained Filipino ministers led by Cipriano Navarro and Melquiades Gamboa, a U.P. professor, left the church and declared themselves the General Conference of the Methodist Church in the Philippine Islands (GCMCPI). All but 41 members of Central Church left their newly dedicated gothic cathedral. This group formed the Philippine Methodist Church, with Navarro as bishop. The church financially supported the Staggs and the other missionaries who joined it. Stagg and his former members formed the Cosmopolitan Church, which became the leading congregation of the new denomination. The independent GCMCPI elected Navarro as acting General Superintendent. In 1948 the Philippine Methodist Church was a constituent part of the formation of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines. The Evangelical Church of the Philippines The Evangelical Church in the Philippines was formed in 1943 under the direction of the Japanese Imperial Forces. It brought together the United Evangelical Church; the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ (Disciples of Christ); the Iglesia Evangelica Unida de Cristo; the Iglesia Evangelica Metodista en las Islas Filipinas (IEMELIF) founded by Bishop Nicholas Zamora; the Iglesia Evangelica Nacional; the Philippine Methodist Church; some Seventh-day Adventists and other churches. It was the first union of churches under full Filipino leadership. After World War II, former Presbyterians and Congregationalists reconstituted the United Evangelical Church. On the other hand, the former United Brethren in Christ, together with the Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) and the independent congregations remained as the Evangelical Church in the Philippines. Because the Seventh-day Adventists were forced by the war to join the merger, they immediately left the Evangelical Church of the Philippines after the war. The United Church of Christ in the Philippines In May 1948, the United Evangelical Church, the Philippine Methodist Church, the Evangelical Church of the Philippines, some congregations of the Iglesia Evangelica Unida de Cristo, the Convention of the Churches of Christ (Disciples of Christ) of Northern Luzon, the Iglesia Evangelica Nacional and some congregations of the Iglesia Evangelica Metodista En Las Islas Filipinas (IEMELIF) joined together to form the United Church of Christ in the Philippines. Enrique Sobrepena of the United Evangelical Church served both as Bishop for Luzon and as Presiding Bishop. This was the real culmination of the efforts of the Evangelical Union established by missionaries on April 26, 1901, to seek the evangelization of the Philippines through a common effort. In spite of the refusal of the United Methodist, Baptist and other independent evangelical churches, the UCCP was known to be the most visible sign of interdenominational and church unity in the Philippines. In 1962, the conservative Tagalog Convention of the Churches of Christ (Disciples of Christ) decided to join the union of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines. It was proclaimed in an appropriate ceremonies at the General Assembly held in Cebu City. In 1998, Nelinda Primavera-Briones was the first woman elected as bishop of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines. Faith and practice The United Church of Christ in the Philippines is trinitarian and believes in the deity, humanity, and atonement of Jesus. It believes that the Bible, in both the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God and that salvation is by grace through faith, repentance and following after Christ. The United Church of Christ in the Philippines view the Christian life as one of personal faith and of serious dedication to living according to the highest Christian precepts. Each person is thus to be born again, converted into a new life, and gathered into the church community. For them, the church is essentially the result of conversion and of grace, a gathered community of committed believers. It is not the mother of Christian experience or the source (rather than the effect) of grace, as in the Roman Catholic tradition. The church is, therefore, holy only because the faith and life of its people are holy. The UCCP traces its roots in the Protestant Reformation, when Martin Luther, John Calvin and others led the movement to reform the Christianity. This is often expressed in the "Five Solas"—God's grace alone as the only way to be reconciled to God, faith alone as the only means of receiving God's grace, Christ alone as the ground of God's saving grace, Scripture alone as the only infallible authority for belief, and God's glory alone as the ultimate purpose for the lives of men and women. The following distinguish the UCCP from other communions: Their concern for freedom of speech and conscience and for freedom from interference by any civil or ecclesiastical authority The primacy they give to Scripture in matters of faith, doctrine, and morals The authority they give to the congregation in church affairs Their concern for establishing social justice in political, social and economic life and Their active involvement and commitment to interdenominational activity as a protest against denominational exclusiveness. Sacraments The church believes that there are two sacraments only: baptism and The Lord's Supper. The church takes a neutral position on the observance of feet washing, taking into consideration the various traditions brought in by the uniting churches. The 1948: Article III Historic Faith and Message states, " We do preserve all the heritage of faith brought into the union by each of the constituent churches and hereby declare as our common faith and message: 'Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, our Lord and Saviour.'" Baptism The UCCP defines baptism as a sacrament of initiation into the church. They believe that baptism is not a means of salvation but a first step of obedience for the new believer. The church permits both believer's baptism and infant baptism. Infant baptism is administered only to infant children of church members as a sign of God's covenant of mercy. In recent times, infant baptism has given way to infant Pághahandóg (Filipino, “dedication“) ceremonies, thus reserving baptism for the time when the child can make a conscious decision to follow Christ. The church also recognises and accepts baptisms held in other Christian churches. Disciples understood that baptism is a confessional expression of faith and repentance, rather than a "work" that earns salvation. Thus, they insisted that believer's baptism is necessary part of conversion and necessary for its validity. Local churches in the Tagalog and Ilocano regions established by their missionaries practice only baptism by immersion for adult initiates. Lord's Supper The Church believes in the symbolic presence of Jesus in the Lord's Supper (Filipino: Santa Cena, Banál na Hapunan, both meaning “Holy Supper”). They believe that it was given by Jesus Christ to his church as a way of remembering and proclaiming the sacrifice He made on the cross. It is a sacrament that contains an element of remembering and proclaiming Christ's death while at the same time looking forward to the time when they will enjoy communion with Christ in heaven. It involves solemn and serious self-examination. This includes confession of sin and repentance. Communion for them should not be received in a flippant or careless manner.It is the joyful feast of the Lord, hence, it is a celebration. Each UCCP congregation is required to celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper once a month. In most local churches, communion is served in the first Sunday of the month. The observance of the Rite of the Last Supper of our Lord with His disciples is done every Maundy Thursday. Since the Disciples of Christ custom is to have the Lord's Supper central to every worship service, the sacrament is administered every Lord's Day. Contemporary issues The Church believes that every man or woman should be accepted and treated with dignity, grace, and holy love, whatever their sexual orientation (biological sex of person attracted to). In 2014, the denomination voted to adopt a policy that "means that LGBTs should not be discriminated but should be unconditionally accepted...[and] Bishop Marigza confirms the openness to ordain openly gay and lesbian church workers." In 2016, the Iloilo Ekklesia congregation in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, held the Church’s first LGBT-themed worship service. The Church has also allowed the ordination of women with full rights of clergy based on biblical principle: "There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus." The UCCP, along with some other evangelical Churches, holds that when the historical contexts involved are understood, a coherent Biblical argument can be made in favor of women's ordination. Worship services UCCP local churches typically have worship services three times a week: Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Wednesday evening. Each local congregation has a great deal of freedom in the style and ordering of worship, and therefore services vary among different churches. The order may be very traditional and highly liturgical, or it may be very simple and informal. Music plays a large role in most UCCP worship services, and ranges from chant to traditional Protestant hymns, to classical sacred music, to more modern music, depending on the preference of the local church. Scripture is read and usually preached upon, and an offering is usually collected. Services are often focused toward a time of prayer and commitment at the end of the sermon. Over the last ten years, an increasing number of UCCP churches have utilized contemporary worship services as their worship style. This may involve the use of a projector to display song, drums and electronic piano, clapping of hands, tambourine dance and raising of hands. More traditional UCCP churches use hymnals and may have a song leader or music director who directs congregational singing from the pulpit. Mission, evangelism, and social concern The United Church of Christ in the Philippines has, historically, been a leading Protestant denomination in mission work. A vital part of the world mission emphasis of the denomination is building and maintaining relationships with Evangelical, Protestant and other churches around the world. Connection between evangelism and social concern was maintained by the UCCP. In 1952, the UCCP established the UCCP National Federation of Credit Unions to aid farmers. They also issued a Resolution Condemning Gambling and Liquor. Sobrepena approved, a relationship between the UCCP and the Orient Crusades (OC) International - Philippine Crusades. OC entered the Philippines agreeing to work in cooperation with UCCP leaders, to prepare converts for membership in the UCCP, and to avoid controversial doctrinal issues. They focused on mass evangelism and witness to students, and used film showings such as King of Kings to make contacts. Interested seekers availed of Bible correspondence courses. Sobrepena held mass evangelistic campaigns—notably in Laoag in November 1955, with the OC cooperation. In 1973 to 1986, local churches allowed American missionaries from the Youth With A Mission to reorganize Sunday Schools and set up Sunday school programs. This international, interdenominational Christian missionary organization also promoted Christian movies in secular theaters throughout the archipelago. Many Filipinos from this time are in full-time Christian service today or are productive Christians. In addition, a number of indigenous churches were established among squatter communities in Metro Manila, in Baguio and villages in the Cordilleras. Then the Philippine Campus Crusade for Christ, also an international interdenominational movement came in and started the evangelistic movement in the church that started the increase in church attendance and membership. Some local churches, joined international fellowship such as the Covenant Global Church. Other churches involved themselves into the Evangelism Explosion, a ministry that trains people how to share their faith in Christ. The United Church of Christ in the Philippines in Baguio City is an active member of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) . PCEC is the largest network of denominations, churches, mission groups and para-church organizations in the Philippines being involve in evangelism and defending the fundamental evangelical Christian faith. Seminaries and affiliated institutions The denomination maintains affiliations with seminaries in the Philippines. These are: College of Theology of Northern Christian College in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte College of Theology of Southern Christian College in Midsayap, Cotabato Divinity School at Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Oriental Negros Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Baguio City Pag-asa School of Theology of Brokenshire College in Davao City Union Theological Seminary in Dasmarinas, Cavite (in partnership with the United Methodist Church) Universities and colleges Apayao Community Learning Center in Kabugao, Apayao Brokenshire College in Davao City College of Maasin in Southern Leyte Dansalan College Foundation in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur Farmers Institute in Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental Ifugao Academy in Kiangan, Ifugao Jimenez Bethel Institute in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental Kalinga Academy in Lubuagan, Kalinga National Heroes Institute in Kananga, Leyte Northern Christian College in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Philippine Christian University in Malate, Manila (in partnership with the United Methodist Church) St. Tonis College in Tabuk, Kalinga Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental Southern Christian College in Midsayap, Cotabato Tabuk Institute, Kalinga Union Christian College in San Fernando City, La Union United Institute, Inc. in Daraga, Albay Pilgrim Christian College, Cagayan de Oro City Hinunangan Bethel Christian School, - Hinunangan, Southern Leyte Mindanao Institute, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte Affiliated health care institutions Bethany Hospital in San Fernando, La Union Bethany Hospital in Tacloban, Leyte Brokenshire Integrated Health Ministries in Davao City Silliman University Medical Center Foundation Inc. in Dumaguete City, Oriental Negros Visayas Community Medical Center in Cebu City Affiliated service institutions CONDORA in Damortis, La Union Haran House in Davao City NLJA Peace Center Shalom Center in Malate, Manila UCCP CENDET (Center for Education and Development) in Cebu City Partners in Mission The UCCP is a member of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines. Currently, the UCCP has covenant relations with the Iglesia Filipina Independiente and the Iglesia Unida Ekyumenikal. Aside from this, the UCCP is a member and have partnership relation with international religious organizations. World and Continental Church Bodies World Council of Churches World Alliance of Reformed Churches World Methodist Council Church Mission Society Christian Conference of Asia Sister-church relationships are held with the following churches abroad which hold to similar doctrine and practice. North America Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Presbyterian Church (USA) Reformed Church of America United Methodist Church United Church of Christ United Church of Canada Asia and Australia Presbyterian Church of Korea Presbyterian Church of the Republic of Korea Presbyterian Church in Taiwan Uniting Church in Australia United Church of Christ in Japan Europe Evangelical Church in Rhineland United Evangelical Mission Equmeniakyrkan Sverige (Uniting Church in Sweden) Prominent members Fidel V. Ramos, former Philippine president (Philippine Methodist) Jovito Salonga, former President of the Senate of the Philippines. (Presbyterian) Sonny Belmonte, Speaker of the House of Representatives, former Mayor of Quezon City (Philippine Methodist) Betty Go-Belmonte, founder of the Philippine Star newspaper (Philippine Methodist) Rufino Macagba Sr., founder of Lorma Medical Center (Evangelical United Brethren) Crispina Lorenzana - Macagba, co-founder of Lorma Medical Center (Evangelical United Brethren) Leticia Ramos-Shahani, first female President Pro Tempore in the history of the Philippine Senate Narciso Ramos, former secretary of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippine Methodist) Camilo Osías, former President of the Senate of the Philippines. (Evangelical United Brethren) Neptali Gonzales, former Philippine senator Juan Flavier, former Philippine senator Cynthia A. Villar, former representative of the Lone District of Las Piñas and now Philippine Senator Orly Mercado, former Philippine senator and former RPN 9 President and general manager (now hosting "Orly Mercado: All Ready" at Radyo5 92.3 News FM) Amelita Ramos, former Philippine first lady (Philippine Methodist) William Padolina, President of National Academy of Science and Technology, former Secretary of Department of Science and Technology, Ricardo Gloria, former Secretary of Department of Education, former Secretary of Department of Science and Technology Benito Vergara, a national scientist Teodoro Rafael Yangco, father of the YMCA of the Philippines Angel C. Alcala, Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Public Service and former Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Perfecto Yasay Jr., former Secretary of Foreign Affairs and former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission Leonor M. Briones, Secretary of Education and former National Treasurer of the Republic of the Philippines Prominent former members Felix Manalo, pastor and evangelist of the Disciples of Christ. Subsequently, left and became the first Executive Minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ). See also Protestantism in the Philippines National Council of Churches in the Philippines Notes References External links Official Website of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines Christian denominations in the Philippines United and uniting churches Members of the World Communion of Reformed Churches Members of the World Council of Churches Reformed denominations in the Philippines Presbyterian denominations established in the 20th century Methodist denominations established in the 20th century Congregationalist denominations Christian organizations established in 1948 Evangelical denominations in Asia 1948 establishments in the Philippines
20473487	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kostas%20Hatzichristos	Kostas Hatzichristos	Kostas Hatzichristos or Costas Hajihristos (; December 25, 1919 – October 3, 2001) was a Greek actor. Biography He was born in Thessaloniki, Greece, to a large family of thirteen members, he was the eleventh child. His parents were from Constantinople (today Istanbul), and they were initially relocated to Kavala, moved to Thessaloniki thereafter, and later moved to the northern Athens suburb of Pagkrati. The young Kostas studied initially at the Sergeants Major Military School of Syros and finished his studies in the Kavala. He worked in the variety theatre Missouri in Piraeus and with the Nitsa Gaitanaki company where he played in The Grouch () by Dimitris Psathas. From 1945 until 1948, he worked in an operetta company owned by Paraskevas Oikonomou and appeared in the Pefka variety with Oikonomidis and Oasia with Mimis Traiforos. In 1949‒50, he participated in Koula Nikolaidou's musical company at the Verdun theatre () at Alexandras Avenue. At the Verdun theatre, Hatzichristos acted for his first time in his successful run in the role of a villager character called Thymios, a role inspired by Kostas Nikolaidis, brother of his wife Mary Nikolaidou. Hatzichristos first screen appearance was in the movie The Knights' Castle in 1952 with Giorgos Asimakopoulos and Nikos Tsiforos. At the same time, he was successful at the theatre founded in 1952 his own theatrical troupe and in 1960 became theatrical entrepreneur founded his own theatre Hatzichristos Theatre () premiered on 18 February 1960, later renamed as the Treatre Orfeas, at Panepistimiou Avenue in the Athens neighborhood of Akadimia. One of the greatest successes in his career was in the movie What a Mess () in 1963, and also in the movie Τhe Man Who Returned from the Plates () in 1969 with Anna Fonsou and Dionysis Papagiannopoulos. He also produced three movies and directed eight. His theatrical work continued until 1983. After a long period of absence he returned into the theatre in 1994‒95 era and played in the local Hatzichristos Theatre. His difficult years begun when his third wife, Eleni Pantazi died at the age of 42. Kostas Hatzichristos died by cancer on 3 October 2001, suffering from economic problems. He was interred at public expense at First Cemetery of Athens on 5 October 2001. Personal life He was engaged with the actress Ntina Trianti with whom they had starred in several movies together. His first marriage was done during the Axis occupation of Greece with a woman named Nitsa who was from Naousa, Imathia. They were living together for many years. In 1949 he married Mary Nikolaidou with whom he had one daughter, Teta Hatzichristou who was married actor Petros Fyssoun with whom he had one daughter, actress Ania Fyssoum. In 1955 he married actress Ketty Diridaoua and divorced in 1975, with whom he had one daughter Marialena Hatzichristou. His third wife was Eleni Pantazi. His last wife was Voula Arvanitaki-Hatzichristou. Filmography Selected theatrical plays References External links at Discogs at Retrodb 1921 births 2001 deaths Deaths from cancer in Greece Greek male film actors Greek comedians Male actors from Athens Actors from Thessaloniki 20th-century comedians
6904158	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space%20Power%20Facility	Space Power Facility	Space Power Facility (SPF) is a NASA facility used to test spaceflight hardware under simulated launch and spaceflight conditions. The SPF is part of NASA's Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility, which in turn is part of the Glenn Research Center. The Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility and the SPF are located near Sandusky, Ohio (Oxford Township, Erie County, Ohio). The SPF is able to simulate a spacecraft's launch environment, as well as in-space environments. NASA has developed these capabilities under one roof to optimize testing of spaceflight hardware while minimizing transportation issues. Space Power Facility has become a "One Stop Shop" to qualify flight hardware for crewed space flight. This facility provides the capability to perform the following environmental testing: Thermal-vacuum testing Reverberation acoustic testing Mechanical vibration testing Modal testing Electromagnetic interference and compatibility testing Thermal-Vacuum Test Chamber The Space Power Facility (SPF) is a vacuum chamber built by NASA in 1969. It stands high and in diameter, enclosing a bullet-shaped space. It is the world's largest thermal vacuum chamber. It was originally commissioned for nuclear-electric power studies under vacuum conditions, but was later decommissioned. It was subsequently recommissioned for use in testing spacecraft propulsion systems. Recent uses include testing the airbag landing systems for the Mars Pathfinder and the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, under simulated Mars atmospheric conditions. The facility was designed and constructed to test both nuclear and non-nuclear space hardware in a simulated Low-Earth-Orbiting environment. Although the facility was designed for testing nuclear hardware, only non-nuclear tests have been performed throughout its history. Some of the test programs that have been performed at the facility include high-energy experiments, rocket-fairing separation tests, Mars Lander system tests, deployable Solar Sail tests and International Space Station hardware tests. The facility can sustain a high vacuum (10−6 torr, 130 μPa); simulate solar radiation via a 4 MW quartz heat lamp array, solar spectrum by a 400 kW arc lamp, and cold environments () with a variable geometry cryogenic cold shroud. The facility is available on a full-cost reimbursable basis to government, universities, and the private sector. In Spring 2013 SpaceX conducted a fairing separation test in the vacuum chamber. Aluminum Test Chamber The Aluminum Test Chamber is a vacuum-tight aluminum plate vessel that is in diameter and high. Designed for an external pressure of and internal pressure of , the chamber is constructed of Type 5083 aluminum which is a clad on the interior surface with a thick type 3003 aluminum for corrosion resistance. This material was selected because of its low neutron absorption cross-section. The floor plate and vertical shell are (total) thick, while the dome shell is . Welded circumferentially to the exterior surface is aluminum structural T-section members that are deep and wide. The doors of the test chamber are in size and have double door seals to prevent leakage. The chamber floor was designed for a load of 300 tons. Concrete Chamber Enclosure The concrete chamber enclosure serves not only as a radiological shield but also as a primary vacuum barrier from atmospheric pressure. in diameter and in height, the chamber was designed to withstand atmospheric pressure outside of the chamber at the same time vacuum conditions are occurring within. The concrete thickness varies from and contains a leak-tight steel containment barrier embedded within. The chamber's doors are and have inflatable seals. The space between the concrete enclosure and the aluminum test chamber is pumped down to a pressure of during a test. Brian Cox of the BBC's Human Universe filmed a rock and feather drop episode at the Space Power Facility. Below is a YouTube clip: Rock and Feather Drop at NASA's Space Power Facility Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility (EMI/EMC) functionality Designed specifically as a large-scale thermal-vacuum test chamber for qualification testing of vehicles and equipment in outer-space conditions, it was discovered in the late 2000s that the unique construction of the SPF interior aluminum vacuum chamber also makes it an extremely large and electrically complex RF cavity with excellent reverberant RF characteristics. In 2009 these characteristics were measured by NIST and others after which the facility was understood to be, not only the world's largest Vacuum chamber, but also the world's largest EMI/EMC test facility. In 2011 NASA GRC successfully performed a calibration of the aluminum vacuum chamber using IEC 61000-4-21 methodologies. As a result of these activities, the SPF is capable of performing radiated susceptibility EMI tests for vehicles and equipment per MIL-STD-461 and able to achieve MIL-STD-461F limits above approximately 80 MHz. In the spring of 2017 the low-power characterizations and calibrations from 2009 and 2011 were proven correct in a series of high-power tests performed in the chamber to validate its capabilities. The SPF chamber is currently being prepared for EMI radiated susceptibility testing of the crew module for the Artemis 1 of NASA's Orion spacecraft. Reverberant Acoustic Test Facility The Reverberant Acoustic Test Facility has 36 nitrogen-driven horns to simulate the high noise levels that will be experienced during a space vehicle launch and supersonic ascent conditions. The RATF is capable of an overall sound pressure level of 163 dB within a chamber. Mechanical Vibration Test Facility The Mechanical Vibration Test Facility (MVF), is a three-axis vibration system. It will apply vibration in each of the three orthogonal axes (not simultaneously) with one direction in parallel to the Earth-launch thrust axis (X) at 5–150 Hz, 0-1.25 g-pk vertical, and 5–150 Hz 0-1.0 g-pk for the horizontal axes. Vertical, or the thrust axis, shaking is accomplished by using 16 vertical actuators manufactured by TEAM Corporation, each capable of . The 16 vertical actuators allow for testing of up to a article at the previously stated frequency and amplitude limits. Horizontal shaking is accomplished through use of 4 TEAM Corporation Horizontal Actuators. The horizontal actuators are used during Vertical testing to counteract cross axis forces and overturning moments. NASA's Space Power Facility Vibro-Acoustic Construction Modal Test Facility In addition to the sine vibe table, a fixed-base Modal floor sufficient for the diameter test article is available. The fixed based Modal Test Facility is a thick steel floor on top of of concrete, that is tied to the earth using deep tensioned rock anchors. There were over of rock anchors, and of concrete used in the construction of the fixed-base modal test facility and mechanical vibration test facility. Assembly Area The SPF Facility layout is ideal for performing multiple test programs. The facility has two large high bay areas adjacent to either side of the vacuum chamber. The advantage of having both areas available is that it allows for two complex tests to be prepared simultaneously. One test can be prepared in a high bay while another test is being conducted in the vacuum chamber. Large chamber doors provide access to the test chamber from either high bay. NASA's Space Power Facility Vibro-Acoustic Construction References External links Skylab Shroud in Plum Brook Space Power Facility NASA image gallery, featuring the SPF Detailed facility capabilities Aerospace engineering Glenn Research Center NASA facilities Buildings and structures in Erie County, Ohio
20473494	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel%20Poulou	Daniel Poulou	Daniel Poulou (born July 28, 1943 in Biarritz) was a member of the National Assembly of France. He represented Pyrénées-Atlantiques's 6th constituency, as a member of the Union for a Popular Movement. References 1943 births Living people People from Biarritz Politicians from Nouvelle-Aquitaine Union for French Democracy politicians Union for a Popular Movement politicians Deputies of the 10th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 11th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 12th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic
6904160	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quiraing	Quiraing	The Quiraing () is a landslip on the eastern face of , the northernmost summit of the Trotternish on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The whole of the Trotternish Ridge escarpment was formed by a great series of landslips; the Quiraing is the only part of the slip still moving – the road at its base, near Flodigarry, requires repairs each year. Parts of the distinctive landscape have earned particular names. The Needle is a jagged landmark pinnacle, a remnant of landslipping. Northwest of it is The Table, a flat grassy area slipped down from the summit plateau, with vistas of the Torridon Hills and the mountains of Wester Ross. Southwest is the Prison, a pyramidal rocky peak which can look like a medieval keep when viewed from the right angle – the ascent of this is an airy scramble. The name Quiraing comes from Old Norse , which means 'Round Fold'. Within the fold is The Table, an elevated plateau hidden amongst the pillars. It is said that the fold was used to conceal cattle from Viking raiders. External links Mountains and hills of the Isle of Skye Landslides in the United Kingdom
44504196	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/220%20Central%20Park%20South	220 Central Park South	220 Central Park South is a residential skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, situated along Billionaires' Row on the south side of Central Park South between Broadway and Seventh Avenue. 220 Central Park South was designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and SLCE Architects, with interiors designed by Thierry Despont. It is composed of two sections: a 70-story, tower on 58th Street, which is the 17th-tallest building in New York City, as well as an 18-story section on Central Park South, both of which contain a limestone facade. Most of the 118 apartments are duplex apartments, although some of the units have been combined to create larger units. The building has a porte-cochère, a wine cellar, private dining rooms, and various recreational facilities. Vornado Realty Trust developed the building on the site of a rent-stabilized apartment complex constructed in 1954. While Vornado acquired the existing apartment building in 2005, a lawsuit from the existing building's tenants forced the demolition of the existing structure to be delayed to 2012. Additionally, Vornado had to settle a dispute with Extell, which owned a garage on the site and had expressed concern that Vornado's structure would block northward views of Extell's adjacent Central Park Tower. Robert A. M. Stern's designs were released in early 2014, and the plans were approved that March. Work on the base started in 2015 and most exterior work was done by the time the first residents moved into the building in 2018. 220 Central Park South contains some of the most expensive apartments in New York City, with a secretive purchasing process and many anonymous buyers. Two of the building's units have sold for over $100 million, including a $238 million unit purchased by billionaire hedge fund manager Kenneth C. Griffin in 2019, the most expensive home ever sold in the United States at the time. Site 220 Central Park South is in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City, just east of Columbus Circle and south of Central Park. It has frontage on 58th Street to the south and Central Park South to the north, in the middle of a city block bounded by Seventh Avenue to the east and Broadway to the west. The building carries the alternate addresses of 225-231 West 58th Street. The building sits on an "L"-shaped site covering four land lots: three on West 58th Street measuring a combined , and a fourth lot between Central Park South and 58th Street measuring . The site has frontage of along 58th Street and along Central Park South, with the Central Park South wing on the far eastern portion of the site. Nearby buildings on the same block include Gainsborough Studios and 240 Central Park South to the west, as well as 200 Central Park South, the Helen Miller Gould Stable, and the firehouse of Engine Company 23 to the east. 220 Central Park South is across from the Central Park Tower, the American Fine Arts Society (also known as the Art Students League of New York building), the Saint Thomas Choir School, and the Osborne Apartments to the south. The building is close to two New York City Subway stations: the 57th Street–Seventh Avenue station of the , and the 59th Street–Columbus Circle station of the . 220 Central Park South is one of several major developments around 57th Street and Central Park that are collectively dubbed Billionaires' Row by the media. Other buildings along Billionaires' Row include 432 Park Avenue five blocks southeast, 111 West 57th Street and One57 one block southeast, and the adjacent Central Park Tower. The previous building at the address 220 Central Park South was a 20-story structure with 125 apartments, constructed in 1954. It was developed by the J. H. Taylor Management Corporation and designed by Albert Mayer and Julian Whittlesey, all of whom had been involved with the earlier 240 Central Park South. The old 220 Central Park South was erected with a concrete frame and white-brick framework, and consisted of two "towers" connected by a promenade and garden. Real estate investor Sarah Korein ultimately came to own the old 220 Central Park South. The old building was demolished between 2012 and 2013. Architecture Robert A.M. Stern Architects designed the massing and exterior of 220 Central Park South, although SLCE Architects is listed in building documents as the architect of record. The building is one of several skyscrapers designed by Stern in Manhattan, which include 15 Central Park West, a few blocks to the north; 30 Park Place in the Financial District; and 520 Park Avenue, east of Central Park. Thierry Despont designed the interior spaces. Other firms involved in construction included structural engineer DeSimone Consulting Engineers and general contractor Lendlease. Form The structure is composed of two sections: a 70-story tower on 58th Street and a shorter 18-story section on Central Park South. The massing of the building is influenced by the two zoning districts that the building occupies; different height restrictions were determined by the floor area ratios for each respective zoning district. One quarter of the site is on Central Park South, while the remaining three-quarters of the lot are on 58th Street. The main structure, on 58th Street, is tall, rising 70 stories above the ground. The floor slabs of the upper floors measure , with the longer dimension extending west to east, and each of the upper floors contains an area of about , giving the upper floors a slenderness ratio of 18:1. Due to its slenderness, the building has been characterized as part of a new breed of New York City "pencil towers". The upper floors rise above the southern section of the site, both because of the light restriction and because the position of the floor slabs would enable all the residential units to face north toward Central Park. During construction, three alternatives for the massing and twenty-three alternatives for the floor slabs were studied. The base of the building includes a smaller section on Central Park South, called "The Villas". This section is 18 stories tall, with a deep setback above the sixth floor and several smaller setbacks on upper floors. Portions of the Villas' facade contain metal balconies in front of the windows. According to Emporis, The Villas stands tall. Both sections of the building share a lobby and a three-story basement. Facade 220 Central Park South has a limestone facade similar to other buildings by Stern such as 15 Central Park West. 220 CPS's facade of Alabama "Silver Shadow" limestone has a "marbled" appearance (in contrast to 15 CPW's more uniform Indiana limestone). The usage of limestone was intended to blend with the more traditional facades of other buildings on Central Park's perimeter. According to Stern, 220 Central Park South's design was to "belong to the family of buildings that have framed Central Park for generations". Because of 220 Central Park South's height, it was infeasible to use hand-set or precast limestone sections, so the facade was instead designed as a curtain wall with window openings. The facade contains windows with detailed designs as well as a decorative rooftop crown. The Villa is also clad with the same Alabama limestone. Structural features 220 Central Park South's foundation consists of three concrete "mats", each measuring thick and collectively containing over of concrete. The foundation "mats" sit on a layer of bedrock over deep, and 142 rock anchors were drilled into the bedrock and foundations to prevent overturning within the tower. 220 Central Park South's superstructure is concealed within its curtain walls. To maximize floor area, four large columns were installed along the northern side, a structural core on the southern side, and three smaller columns each on the western and eastern sides. This design was chosen over an alternative that would have placed several smaller columns on each side, but which was rejected because the developer did not want columns to be so closely spaced along the facade. To maximize usable space on the upper floors, and thus maximize revenue from apartment sales, the mechanical equipment was placed at the base of the main tower on 58th Street. The mechanical equipment occupies six stories, each with ceiling heights of , taking advantage of a zoning provision to maximize the tower's height. Accordingly, the mechanical equipment takes up of the tower's height, and the lowest condominiums in the main tower are above ground level. The roof of the main tower contains a slosh damper, which uses a huge tank of water to reduce vibrations. The damper weighs . Interior Apartments There are 118 apartments, most of which are duplex apartments. The apartments contain features such as oak flooring, custom millwork, and marble cladding of the kitchen islands and restrooms. Sources disagree on how many apartments are within the Villas section of the building. According to 6sqft, the Villas contains 13 condominium units, while according to The New York Times, the Villas has 10 condos. Details of interior designs are scarce; The Wall Street Journal reported in late 2018 that the building's developer, Vornado, refused to publish renderings of apartment interiors. Some of the upper floors are designed so that they contain a single unit on each floor, or units spanning multiple floors. Some of the units have been combined to create larger penthouse or duplex apartments. For example, Vornado created a four-story "mega condo" by combining the duplex on the 50th and 51st floors with three units on the 52nd and 53rd floors. Amenities The two wings of 220 Central Park South abut a motor court with a porte-cochere, where vehicles could drop off and pick up residents and their guests. The building also has a wine cellar, an saltwater swimming pool, private dining rooms, an athletic club, a juice bar, a library, a basketball court, a golf simulator and a children's play area. In 2019, Jean-Georges Vongerichten was selected to operate a residents-only, 54-seat restaurant at the second floor. History Land acquisition and planning In early 2005, Korein's estate placed the old building for sale. Because of the valuable air rights involved, one uninvolved broker estimated that the property would sell for as much as $160–175 million. At the time, the building had 47 tenants in rent-stabilized apartments, and 40% of the units were vacant. The Clarett Group was interested in purchasing the old 220 Central Park South, but did not have enough money to pay for the building up front. Warren Fink, the chief investment officer of the Clarett Group, contacted Vornado CEO Steven Roth and Vornado president Michael D. Fascitelli to join in the purchase. The old building was purchased in August 2005 by Vornado for $136.6 million. Vornado intended to demolish the building and erect a 41-story glass tower, and served eviction notices to the building's eighty tenants in 2006. However, some of the rent-stabilized tenants refused to vacate, filing a lawsuit against Vornado. Although the New York Supreme Court initially ruled in favor of the tenants in 2008 under the grounds that a proper environmental review had not been conducted, this was overturned upon appeal in 2009. The developer ultimately settled with tenants the following year, paying between $1.3 million and $1.56 million each to those remaining in the building. Demolition of the existing structure began in 2012 and was completed in early 2013. Meanwhile, Extell Development had leased the parking garage under part of the old building's site in 2006. Extell's CEO, Gary Barnett, stated that he leased the garage so that he would have enough parking for his own nearby developments. However, Extell repeatedly refused Vornado's attempts at a buyout or settlement. The dispute likely originated from the fact that Vornado's proposed building would block the views of Extell's proposed Central Park Tower development directly to the south, for which Extell had started acquiring land in 2005. The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) fined Extell in May 2012, after Vornado claimed that Extell had violated the terms of the lease because residents of the empty rental building were not the main patrons of the garage. Vornado alleged that Extell had defaulted on the lease, having supposedly violated the lease terms, even though Extell's lease ran through 2018. Extell then sued Vornado that August, claiming that Vornado had intentionally created the violation by first emptying the building of tenants. A court enjoined the eviction in July 2013, permitting Extell to continue holding the garage. In October 2013, the two companies reached a settlement in which Vornado would give Extell $194 million for the garage and some air rights. As part of the deal, 220 Central Park South would be shifted slightly westward and Central Park Tower would be cantilevered slightly eastward, giving the latter a direct view of Central Park. Without Central Park Tower's cantilever, 220 Central Park South would have blocked the first of Central Park Tower. Vornado reported the total land cost for the new building to be over $515.4 million, or . Construction and financing In early 2014, the Bank of China gave Vornado a $600 million loan for the building's construction. Robert A. M. Stern was hired to create updated designs for the building, which were approved by the New York City Department of Buildings. in March 2014. The plans called for 83 apartments to be built inside a new 69-story, tower at the site, and an additional 10 apartments in an adjoining 10-story "Villa". Site excavation was underway by May 2014. Construction of the foundations involved manual hammering and controlled blasts to reduce damage to several nearby buildings, including some New York City designated landmarks. As late as April 2015, there was little information on the project and the building was still planned to have 93 total apartments. However, by May 2015, the building was proposed to contain 118 apartments. By that time, about a third of the units were already in contract, representing a combined $1.1 billion, even though public offerings had not yet started. That September, Vornado increased its Bank of China loan by $350 million and terminated a commitment for a $500 million mezzanine loan. Two months later, Vornado received an additional loan for the project, a $750 million unsecured term loan from multiple lenders. The base of the tower was under construction by late 2015. Aboveground work reached 15 stories in February 2016 and 25 stories by that May. In November 2016, Justin Casquejo, a thrill-seeking teenage free solo climber and stunt performer, hung from the not-yet-completed tower. The construction process was generally secretive, leading real estate magazine The Real Deal to report in July 2018, "It has now been two years, eight months and 28 days since Vornado Realty Trust deigned to update Wall Street on sales at 220 Central Park South." According to Roth, the lack of updates was an intentional move for "competitive reasons". Brokers and lawyers uncovered floor plans and proposed prices by reviewing an offering plan filed with the Attorney General of New York, while reporters filed Freedom of Information Act requests to recover data from the offering plan. Completion Facade work was finished by September 2018. By the end of that month, approximately 83% of the condominium units were under sales contracts, and closings were scheduled through 2020. The first residents started moving into the building in late 2018, and Vornado extended its $750 million unsecured term loan at that time, with the loan's maturity being pushed from 2020 to 2024. By July 2019, exterior finishes were being placed on 220 Central Park South, and Vornado had repaid its full $950 million loan to the Bank of China. Later the same year, The Wall Street Journal wrote of the building's success as a "positive sign" for an otherwise unfavorable luxury real estate market. Vornado planned to use sales income from 220 Central Park South to finance capital expenditures of its other properties. By September 2020, the last exterior pieces were put on the building. In total, 220 Central Park South cost $1.5 billion to construct. Including hard construction costs, the building was estimated to cost . Despite a general decrease in real estate sales in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, other units at 220 Central Park South were among the most expensive sold in New York City during that time. Only thirty condominiums remained to be sold by September 2020. Although Vornado lost hundreds of millions of dollars during 2020, because of a commercial real estate downturn caused by the pandemic, the company was able to lessen the loss with revenue from the sales of units at 220 Central Park South. The building accounted for $592 million in condominium sales in the third quarter of 2020, out of $1.85 billion in sales in the entire borough of Manhattan during that time. Residents Many of the buyers at 220 Central Park South chose to remain anonymous, purchasing units at the building through limited liability companies. According to a 2018 The Wall Street Journal article, neither Vornado nor the building's selling agent Corcoran Group were willing to divulge buyers' identities. In addition, The Real Deal reported in 2016 that the building did not have a public website, in contrast to other condominiums. Prospective buyers had to be represented by a real estate broker, who would request a questionnaire with personal questions about the buyer. If a prospective buyer's responses were deemed satisfactory, they would view a sales office, and Roth would personally interview the buyer, an unusual move for luxury condominiums. Richard Steinberg of the brokerage Douglas Elliman said, "Even if you had the money, it wasn’t guaranteed you could get a visit." Notable confirmed buyers include executives such as Renata de Camargo Nascimento, co-owner of Brazilian construction company Camargo Correa; Albert Behler, CEO of Paramount Group; Byron Allen, CEO of Entertainment Studios; Eric Smidt, CEO of Harbor Freight Tools; finance executive Andrew Zaro; and real estate executives Ofer Yardeniand and Richard Leibovitch. Other buyers have included billionaire hedge fund managers Daniel Och and Kenneth C. Griffin; real estate developer David Mandelbaum; musician Sting and his wife, producer and actor Trudie Styler; and billionaire pharmaceutical businessman Ge Li. Apartment sales The first sales contract closed on October 24, 2018, on a unit selling for $16.4 million. The first apartment in the Villas was sold the following year, in May 2019. The first listing for an apartment resale in the building occurred in January 2020, when Leibovitch listed his four-bedroom apartment for $36 million, a $10 million markup from the price at which he had purchased it. He subsequently lowered the price to $33 million, and the unit was sold at that price in September 2021. 220 Central Park South has had some of the most expensive residential real estate transactions in New York City's history. Griffin had agreed to purchase three floors in 2015 for $200 million, representing the city's costliest real estate purchase at the time. When Griffin finalized his purchase of a four-floor "mega condo" for $238 million in January 2019, it became the most expensive home ever sold in the United States, despite being valued at only $9.4 million. That December, an anonymous individual's $100 million purchase of a duplex atop the building became the third costliest residential purchase in New York City; the deal was finalized in July 2020. In June 2021, two full-floor units at floors 60 and 61 were sold for a combined $157.5 million to Joe Tsai, making it among the most expensive residential sales in New York City history; both units had increased significantly in price from 2020, when the units had traded for a combined $100 million. The popularity of 220 Central Park South, compared with other Billionaires' Row buildings, was attributed to the fact that it was the only Billionaires' Row development that was directly on Central Park. In January 2022, Joe Tsai bought Daniel Och's penthouse at floor 73 for $188 million, the second-most-expensive residential unit in the United States. References External links Vornado website Robert A.M. Stern Architects website 2010s in Manhattan 2019 establishments in New York City 59th Street (Manhattan) Midtown Manhattan New Classical architecture Pencil towers in New York City Residential buildings completed in 2019 Residential condominiums in New York City Residential skyscrapers in Manhattan Robert A. M. Stern buildings
23579611	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West%20End%20AFC	West End AFC	West End AFC is an association football club in Timaru, New Zealand. The team home ground is West End Park, Timaru and they play in the South Canterbury 1st Division as well as enter into the National Chatham Cup. West End AFC entered the Chatham Cup for the first time in 2009, completing a 9–0 win in their first game against Redemption before they lost to Queenstown 1–8 in the next round. West End did not enter the Chatham Cup again until 2014, where they again won their first game, this time against Southend United, before they went out in the second round against Pleasant Point. They have then completed in 2015 and 2016. In 2017, West End entered again, first winning against Timaru Thistle in the qualifying round, then following it up with a 5–2 win over Queens Park in the first round, setting them up for a round 2 clash with Southern Premier League team Dunedin Technical. However they would go on to lose 6–0 to the higher placed team. In 2018 West End again could not get past the second round. Finally in the 2019 Chatham Cup they made the third round after winning against Mornington then Gore Wanderers on penalties, they lost to Mosgiel 5–0. However it was discovered that Mosgiel had fielded an ineligible player so New Zealand Football overturned the result and awarded the 3–0 win to West End. The reprieve was short-lived however, losing their next match 1–7 to Roslyn-Wakari. With no Chatham Cup in 2020, West End are continuing their streak of entering each year by participating in the 2021 Chatham Cup. They are the largest junior club in South Canterbury with over 30 junior teams. West End won the South Canterbury leave a number of times in the 1950s and 1960s, most notably four times in a row from 1964 to 1967. They won the title again in 1989, following it up with three more titles in a four-year period in the 1990s. It was then another 18 years before they won another South Canterbury title in 2017, beating Thistle in the final double header round completing the season with only one loss, then in 2018 going back to back. References External links Facebook Page Association football clubs in New Zealand Sport in Timaru
20473497	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juana%20Bel%C3%A9n%20Guti%C3%A9rrez%20de%20Mendoza	Juana Belén Gutiérrez de Mendoza	Juana Belén Gutiérrez de Mendoza (27 January 187513 July 1942) was a Mexican anarchist and feminist activist, typographer, journalist and poet. Biography She was born to a poor family in the town of San Juan del Río, Durango, on 27 January 1875. While many women contributed to the Mexican Revolution 1910-1920 by fighting alongside their husbands, others wrote against the injustices of the Díaz regime. In May 1901, she founded an anti-Díaz newspaper called Vésper. She attacked the clergy in Guanajuato and wrote against foreign domination in Mexico. She also wrote against the Díaz regime and criticized Díaz for not carrying out the requests and needs of the people. As a result, her newspaper was confiscated and she was also put in jail several times by Díaz between 1904 and 1920. She established a new newspaper called El Desmonte (1900-1919) and continued her writings. She encouraged workers and peasants to vote as she wrote “not to integrate power, but to disintegrate it, as a means of forming, not a new oligarchy but of transforming the oligarchies into truly public administrations.” She argued that the Mexican Population could not count on the leadership of political parties given that they wanted to obtain office in order to protect their own interests. To propagate liberation ideology throughout Mexico, Juana Belén Gutiérrez de Mendoza translated the works of Peter Kropotkin, Mikhail Bakunin, and Pierre Joseph Proudhon to Spanish. Even though she was intimidated throughout her life, she continued writing and educating the public on the injustices the different governments brought upon Mexico. She is one of the many intellectuals who contributed with her writings to the Mexican Revolution. She was also a Caxcan Indian from the state of Durango. References Sources Macias, Anna. “Women and the Mexican Revolution.”: Academy of American Franciscan History Vol. 37, No.1 (1980): 53-82.12. Ana Lau Jaiven, LA PARTICIPACIÓN DE LAS MUJERES EN LA REVOLUCIÓN MEXICANA: Juana Belén Gutiérrez de Mendoza (1875-1942), UAM-Xochimilco 1875 births 1942 deaths Indigenous Mexicans Mexican feminists Mexican feminist writers Mexican women journalists Mexican women poets People of the Mexican Revolution Mexican anarchists Anarcha-feminists Writers from Durango Mexican translators Translators to Spanish Indigenous Mexican women
44504197	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20W.%20Harwell	David W. Harwell	David W. Harwell was an associate justice and chief justice on the South Carolina Supreme Court. He was sworn in as chief justice on December 19, 1991, with his term to commence upon the retirement of Chief Justice George Gregory, Jr. on January 1, 1992. He died on September 30, 2015. References Chief Justices of the South Carolina Supreme Court Justices of the South Carolina Supreme Court 1932 births People from Florence County, South Carolina 2015 deaths 20th-century American judges
23579618	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20Nun%20and%20the%20Sergeant	The Nun and the Sergeant	The Nun and the Sergeant is a 1962 Korean War drama starring Anna Sten and Robert Webber in the title roles. It was produced by Sten's husband Eugene Frenke, who had produced the 1957 film Heaven Knows, Mr Allison, also a pairing of a Catholic nun and a U.S. Marine. It was directed by Franklin Adreon and released through United Artists. Plot In a forerunner of The Dirty Dozen, Marine Gunnery Sergeant McGrath (Robert Webber) takes 12 Marines from the brig and trains them to blow up a tunnel behind North Korean lines. McGrath's only friend on the patrol is his Korean guide Pak (Dale Ishimoto). Hating their sergeant, the Marines plan to return to their lines without him, seeing that he becomes "a casualty of war". However, en route to their target they find an injured nun (Anna Sten) and a group of Korean convent girls whose bus has been destroyed. The Marines change their views when Sgt. McGrath protects the group. When one of their squad (Leo Gordon) attempts to rape one of the young girls, the brig rats turn against him.<ref>p.50 Projansky, Sarah Watching Rape: Film and Television in Post Feminist Culture 2001 NYU Press</ref> They proceed with their mission as Marines. Cast Robert Webber as Sgt. McGrath Anna Sten as Nun Leo Gordon as Dockman Hari Rhodes as Hall Robert Easton as Nupert Dale Ishimoto as Pak Linda Wong as Bok Soon Linda Ho as Soon Cha Tod Windsor as Nevins Valentin de Vargas as Rivas Ken Miller as Quill Norman Dupont as Mossback Roger Torrey as Turnbridge Gregori F. Kris as Johnson Caroline Kido as Myung Hee Production Don Cerveris was an English teacher breaking into screenwriting; one of his pupils was Frank Zappa. Producer Frenke sought Department of Defense cooperation for the film in 1960 when the project was originally titled The Nun and McGrath''. The stars of the film, Robert Webber and Hari Rhodes, and director Franklin Adreon were former Marines. Notes External links 1962 films Korean War films Films about the United States Marine Corps War adventure films Films about Catholicism Films about religion Nuns in fiction American black-and-white films Films directed by Franklin Adreon Films scored by Jerry Fielding 1960s English-language films
44504212	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malvin%20Hunter	Malvin Hunter	Malvin Hunter (born November 20, 1969) is a former American and Canadian football linebacker and defensive end in the World League of American Football (WLAF) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played in the WLAF for the San Antonio Riders and the CFL for the Edmonton Eskimos. He played college football at Wisconsin. References 1969 births Living people People from Harvey, Illinois Players of American football from Illinois American football linebackers American football defensive ends Canadian football linebackers Canadian football defensive linemen Wisconsin Badgers football players San Antonio Riders players Edmonton Elks players
20473503	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel%20Spagnou	Daniel Spagnou	Daniel Spagnou (born 22 September 1940 in Barcelonnette, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) is a member of the National Assembly of France. He represents the second constituency of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, and is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement. Biography Daniel Spagnou worked as a savings bank manager, he is now retired. He entered politics by becoming mayor of Sisteron on March 14, 1983. He still holds this position, his list having obtained 57% of the votes cast in 2020. From April 15, 1985 to March 18, 2001, he was a member of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence General Council. He was vice-president from 1988 to 2001. For ten years, from March 23, 1992 to July 1, 2002, he was also a member of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, of which he was vice-president from 1992 to 1998. On June 16, 2002, he was elected deputy for the 2nd constituency of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence for the 12th legislature (2002-2007). He beat outgoing MP Robert Honde, former PRG mayor of Manosque in the second round, collecting 59.91% of the vote in the second round. He was re-elected deputy on June 17, 2007, for the 13th legislature (2007-2012), beating, in the second round, Christophe Castaner, the PS mayor of Forcalquier, with 53.97% of the vote. He sits in the UMP group. He belongs to the Committee on Cultural Affairs and is a member of the National Assembly delegation on women's rights and equal opportunities between men and women. He is a member of the National Assembly's Tibet Study Group. In January 2011, he announced on his site that he would not be a candidate in the 2012 legislative elections. At the end of 2017, he joined Agir, the constructive right. Titles Officer of the Legion of Honour July 14, 2019. Knight of the Legion of Honour, 1999. References 1940 births Living people People from Barcelonnette Rally for the Republic politicians Union for a Popular Movement politicians The Popular Right Deputies of the 12th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic
23579628	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No%20Man%27s%20Land%2C%20Illinois	No Man's Land, Illinois	No Man's Land, Illinois was never an official place name, but has been used to refer to at least two areas that fit the broader meaning of No man's land. Wilmette Most commonly, the term was used to refer to a small unincorporated area north of Chicago on Sheridan Road, along the shore of Lake Michigan. It was bordered by the exclusive North Shore suburbs of Wilmette, on the south and west, and by Kenilworth on the north. Undeveloped for nearly a century after the first settlement of the area, no neighboring municipality wanted to annex it, and it became a haven for shady activities. In the 1920s, a developer envisioned and began construction of a planned club and beach hotel complex to be called "Vista Del Lago" (Spanish for "Lakeview"). The club was actually built, in a Moorish Revival architectural style, on the west side of Sheridan Road, but the Great Depression prevented completion of the hotel. In 1928, one of the earlier automobile-oriented shopping centers, Spanish Court, opened adjacent to the club. The lack of development on the east side of the road, coupled with the club's location in a relatively lawless unincorporated area, led to a state legislator in the 1930s terming No Man's Land "a slot machine and keno sin center where college students were being debauched with beer, hard liquor and firecrackers." In 1942, after decades of disputed ownership and legal wrangling, the area was annexed by the village of Wilmette. The club burned down shortly thereafter. The area is now the home of the Plaza del Lago shopping center on the west side of Sheridan Road and a small number of anomalous high-rise residential buildings east of Sheridan. Prior to the redevelopment of the area in the 60's, such establishments as firework stores, hot dog stands, ice cream shops, car dealerships, and service stations had earned the area nicknames of 'Coney Island of the North Shore' and 'honkey-tonk town of the North Shore'. Natives Actor Charlton Heston was born in the Wilmette-adjacent No Man's Land while his family was living in the area. Rogers Park The term, according to one author, was used prior to the expansion of Evanston and Chicago to refer to what is now the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. It is also identified by the United States Geological Survey as being a variant name of the Howard District, located at . See also Plaza del Lago From No Man's Land to Plaza del Lago References 1920s establishments in Illinois Former populated places in Illinois Populated places established in the 1920s Wilmette, Illinois
20473516	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danielle%20Bousquet	Danielle Bousquet	Danielle Bousquet (born 10 May 1945) was a member of the National Assembly of France. She represented the 1st constituency of the Côtes-d'Armor department as a member of the Socialiste, radical, citoyen et divers gauche. She was a member of parliament from 1997 to 2012. References 1945 births Living people Socialist Party (France) politicians People from Côtes-d'Armor Women members of the National Assembly (France) Deputies of the 12th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic 21st-century French women politicians Politicians from Brittany
20473528	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bath%20School	Bath School	Bath School may refer to: Bath Consolidated School, the Michigan school location Bath School disaster, three bombing attacks in Michigan in 1927 Bath School (Bath, North Carolina), listed on the NRHP in Beaufort County, North Carolina Bath Local School District, Ohio
17337367	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel%20Tucker	Rachel Tucker	Rachel Kelly Tucker (born 29 May 1981) is a Northern Irish West End and Broadway actress, best known for her portrayal of Elphaba in the hit musical Wicked. She currently stars in Come from Away on Broadway, having originated the role on the West End. She has also starred in various other musicals and plays, including one alongside Sting (The Last Ship). Early life and career Tucker was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and grew up singing on the cabaret circuit from the age of nine with her father, Tommy (Tucker) Kelly and sister Margaret Kelly under the group's name Tucker Kelly and the Kelstar. She was a member of the Arts Youth Theatre during the late 1990s featuring in shows such as Ecstasy and Our Day Out. She then went on to feature in Michael Poyner's version of the Rockin Mikado as Katisha. In 2001, she competed in the Irish version of Popstars, featuring prominently in episode 3 where she is featured singing "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". Her contestant number was B0161. She also featured as a contestant with sister Margaret on Michael Barrymore's My Kind of Music singing "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!". She also competed in the talent show Star for a Night making the final with her performance of "Kids". Tucker trained at the Royal Academy of Music. She worked with Any Dream Will Do winner Lee Mead in the 2005 United Kingdom tour of the Rock musical, Tommy as Sally Simpson. In December 2007, Tucker appeared as Dorothy Gale in the Royal Shakespeare Company adaptation of The Wizard of Oz at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast. The Stage described her performance as "looking and sounding uncannily like the legendary Garland". For her performance, she was nominated for an award in the 2008 TMA Awards. Tucker recorded a version of the civil rights anthem "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around" which was used in a television advertisement for Libresse in 2005 entitled "March". I'd Do Anything Tucker was chosen as one of the twelve finalists on the show in which began in March 2008, appearing each week in the live show on Saturday evenings and the results shows which aired each Sunday. She made it to the semi-finals in week nine where she was eliminated on 25 May. In week six, she was in the bottom two with Sarah Lark, with Tucker having received the lowest number of viewers votes. In the results show on 4 May 2008, they sang "As If We Never Said Goodbye", from the musical Sunset Boulevard. Andrew Lloyd Webber chose to save Tucker and eliminate Lark, saying: "I have to think as a producer and I do think Rachel was rock solid." Tucker was once again in the bottom two in week eight, the quarter-final stage of the series. She was in the sing-off for a second time, this time with Niamh Perry, with Perry having received the lowest number of viewers votes. They sang "Another Suitcase in Another Hall" from the musical Evita. Lloyd Webber chose to save Tucker and eliminate Perry. At the semi-final stage, week nine, Tucker was in the bottom two for a third time, together with Samantha Barks, who had received the lowest number of viewers votes. They sang "Memory" from the musical Cats. Cameron Mackintosh joined the judging panel for this episode. Lloyd Webber chose to save Barks and eliminate Tucker saying: "Last night Cameron and I were both saying that we thought both of you would be fantastic Nancys and now here am I faced with this. But I've got to make a decision and I've got to think of where the show ultimately for Cameron is going to go and I think I have to go with you Samantha. A week after the show, Lloyd Webber said: "The fact is Cameron wanted Rachel to stay. He wanted Rachel and Samantha in the final from the beginning of the series. Rachel did a fantastic performance but I had to face up to the fact that she wouldn't have gone any further. What I may think professionally is sometimes different to what the public want. I saved Rachel three times and she still ended up in the bottom two." Performances on I'd Do Anything West End and Broadway stardom In July 2008, Tucker took part in a private workshop performance of the first act of the sequel to The Phantom of The Opera (Love Never Dies) at Andrew Lloyd Webber's private Sydmonton Festival near his estate in Hampshire, in which she sang the role of Meg Giry. On 2 August 2008, in Belfast, she performed at the Gay Pride Festival. She sang a medley which included excerpts from Cabaret, "All That Jazz", "Maybe This Time" and "Don't Rain on My Parade". On 13 September 2008, she performed alongside fellow I'd Do Anything finalist Niamh Perry at the Proms in the Park, held at Belfast City Hall as part of the nationwide celebration of the BBC Last Night of the Proms. The following day, she performed at Andrew Lloyd Webber's Birthday in the Park' show in Hyde Park, London, singing "Light at the End of The Tunnel" from Starlight Express. In November 2008, Tucker filmed a West End special of The Weakest Link in which she was voted off first. The show was aired on BBC1 during the 2008 Christmas schedule. In late 2009, she was a judge on amateur comedy show Find Me the Funny and presented The Friday Show, a six-part entertainment series with Eamonn Holmes, both for BBC Northern Ireland. We Will Rock You From 22 September 2008, for one year, Tucker played Meat in the jukebox musical We Will Rock You, at the Dominion Theatre, London, under the direction of Christopher Renshaw. A review of the opening night performance of the show in The Stage newspaper said of Tucker's debut that she had "found the perfect stage for her large voice. Her rendition of "No-One but You (Only the Good Die Young)" is one of the highlights of a first act that works on many levels." Tucker was also the first understudy to Sabrina Aloueche for the role of Scaramouche, and played the role on many occasions to cover Aloueche's holidays. Wicked Tucker starred as Elphaba in the West End production of the musical Wicked, at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, under the direction of Joe Mantello. She replaced Alexia Khadime on 29 March 2010, starring opposite Louise Dearman (also her debut) as Glinda. Fans and critics alike have since praised Tucker's performance. For the entirety of her run, Nikki Davis-Jones was her understudy, and went on during Tucker's holidays and other absences. On 1 August 2011, it was revealed that she had extended her contract with the production into October 2012. In June 2012, she succeeded Kerry Ellis as the longest-running West End Elphaba. For her portrayal of Elphaba, Tucker won a 2011 WhatsOnStage.com Award in the category of Best Takeover in a Role. She performed "The Wizard and I" at West End Live 2010 and 2012 Laurence Olivier, and "Defying Gravity" at Pride London. On 13 February 2011, she performed "Defying Gravity" as part of a theatre-themed episode of Dancing on Ice for ITV. Tucker also sang the same hit song at West End Live 2011 which was held at Trafalgar Square. On 10 September 2011, Tucker was joined on stage by Stacey Solomon to sing "For Good" at the end of the show. This was in aid of BBC Children in Need Pop Goes the Musical, where a whole host of celebrities graced the stages of the West End of London to raise awareness for the charity's 2011 appeal. On 19 March 2012, Tucker won the West End Frame Award for Best Performance of a Song in a Musical for her performance of "Defying Gravity". On 2 August 2012, it was announced that Tucker would be replaced by her former co-star Dearman, who is the only actress to have ever played both Elphaba and Glinda in the musical. Tucker was departing for maternity leave and exited the show at the scheduled cast change on 27 October 2012, as announced, after over 900 performances. Dearman took over the role on 29 October 2012. On 18 August 2015, it was announced that Tucker would reprise the role of Elphaba in the Broadway production. She succeeded Caroline Bowman on 15 September 2015 at the Gershwin Theatre. Tucker played her final performance on 30 July 2016 and was replaced by Jennifer DiNoia. For her performance in the Broadway production, Tucker was the recipient of the 2016 Best Female Replacement Award at the 2016 Broadway.com Audience Awards. On 20 May 2016, it was announced Tucker would be returning to the West End production of Wicked, leading the show's 10th Anniversary Cast in London. She replaced Emma Hatton on 5 September 2016 and played a strictly limited run as Elphaba until 28 January 2017. She was replaced by Willemijn Verkaik. With over 1,000 performances both in the West End and on Broadway, Tucker remains one of the longest-running Elphabas in the show's history. Farragut North Tucker starred in Farragut North playing the role of Ida, which premiered in London at the Southwark Playhouse on 11 September 2013. Produced by Peter Huntley, in association with Daniel Krupnik and Southwark Playhouse, Directed by Guy Unsworth and with original music by Jude Obermüller, the production also starred Max Irons in the role of Stephen, and features Shaun Williamson, Aysha Kala, Josh O’Connor, Alain Terzoli and Andrew Whipp. The Last Ship On 12 February 2014, it was announced via Tucker's Twitter account that she will be making her Broadway debut in Sting's new musical The Last Ship which began at the Neil Simon Theatre on 30 September 2014. The musical follows the story of shipbuilders in the North East of England using music from Sting's album of the same name. It also starred Michael Esper and Jimmy Nail. The production closed on 24 January 2015. Rachel Tucker: Back from Broadway On 19 April 2015, Tucker hosted two performances, one at 3pm and one at 7pm, at the St James theatre in London with the 7pm show being completely sold out. The special guests that appeared to sing songs with Tucker were George Macguire and Giles Terera, as well as a special performance with her own sister. Tucker sang 24 of her favourite songs, and also talked about her recent experience on Broadway. Communicating Doors It was announced in Spring 2015, that Tucker was in rehearsals for an off-West End show called Communicating Doors at the Menier Chocolate Factory. The show began on 7 May 2015 and closed on 27 June 2015. UK Tour In January 2017, it was announced that Tucker would be performing three intimate concerts at 'Live at Zédel' in London towards the end of March. The concerts were directed by Tucker's husband, Guy Retallack, with musical director Kris Rawlinson. The concerts sold-out quickly to which Tucker and Rawlinson subsequently announced another performance date on the same week. The concerts were very successful with fans and critics alike praising the performances of both Tucker and Rawlinson. At the start of March 2017, the pair announced that the collection of concerts would become an 11-date UK tour, visiting cities and towns such as Belfast, Cardiff, Bury St. Edmunds and Birmingham. The tour commenced in Belfast on 13 May and finished in Birmingham on 10 June. It was also announced that the pair would be visiting New York in September to perform the same concert. During the tour, Tucker and Rawlinson announced via Facebook that the pair would be producing an album, 'On the Road', which would be a compilation of some of the songs that the pair performed on tour. The album was only available as a physical copy and could be bought online or at the remaining tour dates. The first 250 albums ordered online were signed and numbered by Tucker herself and were sent out a few weeks later. Come From Away It was announced on 10 October 2018, that Tucker will be playing the roles of Beverley and others in the London production of Come from Away from February 2019. She received a Laurence Olivier Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for this role. On 10 January 2020, it was announced that Tucker would leave the London production on 8 February 2020 alongside 9 other cast members. It was then announced on 22 January that she would reprise her roles as Beverley and others in the Broadway production from 3 March 2020 onward. Prior to this, Tucker performed in a concert performance of Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schönberg's The Pirate Queen on the 23 February 2020 at the London Coliseum in aid of Leukaemia UK. John & Jen In April 2021, it was announced that Tucker would star alongside Lewis Cornay in a new and updated production of Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald's 1995 musical John & Jen. The show was directed by Tucker's husband, Guy Retallack, and had a limited run from July 28, 2021 to August 21, 2021. John and Jen received praise from critics, with Theatre Weekly writing that the two leads had "an exquisite chemistry" and that Tucker was "unsurprisingly, incredible in the role of Jen" while Gay Times wrote "We were expecting big things from West End and Broadway star Rachel Tucker and she truly delivers" noting also that the production was "easily one of the most ambitious and polished musicals we’ve seen in a studio theatre". Filmography Television Theatre Credits Recordings "Rain On Me" on the album More with Every Line - The Music of Tim Prottey-Jones (December 2010) On 25 March 2013, it was announced that Tucker had been signed to Big Hand Recordings in a joint venture with Elate Studio and would release her debut solo album on 22 July 2013. The Reason On 11 August 2013, The Reason was released digitally and physical copies began to ship. On 17 July 2013, it was announced that there will be a delay with the album release, with the new release date expected to be 12 August. The album launch concert went ahead on 25 July, effectively meaning those that had pre-ordered the album were not the first to hear the songs as planned. On the Road On 16 November 2017, On the Road was released digitally on iTunes. Lessons On 21 May 2021, Tucker's EP, Lessons was released digitally and on CD. Personal life On Valentine's Day 2008, Tucker was engaged to theatre director Guy Retallack. The couple married in 2009 and have one son, Benjamin, born in February 2013. References External links Official Website Rachel Tucker Fan Blog Rachel Tucker's cast page at Wicked the Musical Musicians from Belfast Women singers from Northern Ireland Musical theatre actresses from Northern Ireland Living people 1981 births Alumni of the Royal Academy of Music
20473555	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dani%C3%A8le%20Hoffman-Rispal	Danièle Hoffman-Rispal	Danièle Hoffman-Rispal (22 June 1951 – 16 April 2020) was a member of the National Assembly of France. She represented the city of Paris, and was a member of the parliamentary group Socialist, Republican, and Citizen Group (SRC). She died on 16 April 2020, aged 68. References 1951 births 2020 deaths Politicians from Paris Socialist Party (France) politicians Women members of the National Assembly (France) Deputies of the 12th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic 21st-century French women politicians Councillors of Paris Deaths from cancer in France
23579629	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunil%20Thapa	Sunil Thapa	Sunil Thapa () is a leading Nepalese actor who has appeared in Nepali, Bollywood and Bhojpuri films. He started his career with the Bollywood movie Ek Duuje Ke Liye. He is an enigmatic figure in the Nepali movie industry, winning more number of awards, including the Motion Pictures Award Nepal twice. He is popular for his villainous roles in Nepali movies. Career Thapa started his modelling career in 1974 in Mumbai (then Bombay), with Binny's and Mafatlal Fabrics. During his early days, he was also engaged in sports and was a professional football player for ICL Club Bombay and Orkay's Sports Club. Besides acting and sports, he also worked as a photo journalist for JS Magazine (Junior Statesman) and covered the Bhutan Coronation in 1974. In 2014 he was also nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Filmfare Award for his extraordinary role in Mary Kom. He is recently working for Nepali Movie "Sher Bahadur". Filmography Thapa has featured in many Nepalese, Bhojpuri and Hindi films. The following are some of the select films of Thapa. References External links Living people 1957 births 20th-century Nepalese male actors 21st-century Nepalese male actors Male actors in Hindi cinema Actors from Kathmandu Nepalese actors Nepalese film people
17337377	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madghacen	Madghacen	Madghacen (), also spelled Medracen or Medghassen or Madghis is a royal mausoleum-temple of the Berber Numidian Kings which stands near Batna city in Aurasius Mons in Numidia, Algeria. History Madghis was a king of independent kingdoms of the Numidia, between 300 and 200 BC Near the time of neighbor King Masinissa and their earliest Roman contacts. Ibn Khaldun said: Madghis is an ancestor of the Berbers of the branch Botr Zenata, Banu Ifran, Maghrawa (Aimgharen), Marinid, Ziyyanid, and Wattasid. Threats As ICOMOS noted in their 2006/2007 Heritage at Risk report, the mausoleum has become "the victim of major 'repair work' without respect for the value of th[e] monument and its authenticity." See also List of cultural assets of Algeria References Further reading Gabriel Camps, Nouvelles observations sur l'architecture et l'âge du Medracen, mausolée royal de Numidie, CRAI, 1973, 117–13, pp. 470–517. Yvon Thébert & Filippo Coarelli, Architecture funéraire et pouvoir : réflexions sur l'hellénisme numide, MEFRA, Année 1988 * Serge Lancel, L'Algérie antique, édition Mengès, Paris 2003. External Links Images of Medracen in Manar al-Athar digital heritage photo archive Batna, Algeria Mausoleums in Algeria Kingdom of Numidia Berber mythology Zenata Buildings and structures in Batna Province Berber architecture
23579636	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inger-Mari%20Aikio-Arianaick	Inger-Mari Aikio-Arianaick	Inger-Mari Aikio-Arianaick (born 1961 in Utsjoki, Finland) is a Sámi poet who writes in Northern Sámi. In addition to writing poetry, she has worked as a reporter, photographer and proofreader for the newspaper Sámi Áigi from 1982 to 1988, after which she went to work as a news journalist for YLE Sámi Radio. Biography After graduating from high school in 1980, Aikio-Arianaick studied languages at the University of Oulu. In 1992, she passed the official translator exams from Northern Sámi to Finnish and from Finnish to Northern Sámi. Aikio-Arianaick has also published seven collections of poetry and children's books. Her poems have been translated in English, German, Finnish, Swedish, Hungarian. Works Gollebiekkat almmi dievva (1989) Jiehki vuolde ruonas giđđa (1993) Silkeguobbara lákca (1995) Máilmmis dása (2001) 69 čuoldda (2018) References External links 1961 births 20th-century Finnish poets 20th-century women writers 21st-century Finnish poets 21st-century Finnish women writers Finnish women poets Living people People from Utsjoki Sámi-language poets
23579643	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolphus%20Drucker	Adolphus Drucker	Charles Gustavus Adolphus Drucker (born 1 May 1868, Amsterdam, died 10 December 1903, New York City) was a Conservative Member of Parliament for Northampton. References External links Conservative Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies UK MPs 1895–1900 1868 births 1903 deaths
23579658	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornea%20plana%201	Cornea plana 1	Cornea plana 1 (CNA1) is an extremely rare congenital hereditary deformity of the eye surface, leading to severe decrease in corneal curvature. See also Cornea plana 2 References External links Congenital Clouding of the Cornea - eMedicine; by Noah S Scheinfeld, MD, JD, FAAD and Benjamin D Freilich, MD, FACS Eye diseases
23579673	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British%20Nationality%20Act%201772	British Nationality Act 1772	The British Nationality Act 1772 (13 Geo. 3 c. 21) was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain was a British nationality law which made general provision allowing natural-born allegiance (citizenship) to be assumed if the father alone was British. This Act was one of the British Subjects Acts 1708 to 1772. The Act was repealed by the British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act 1914. References External links Text of the Act Great Britain Acts of Parliament 1772 British nationality law Repealed Great Britain Acts of Parliament
44504214	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith%20in%20Strangers	Faith in Strangers	Faith in Strangers is the third studio album by English electronic musician Andy Stott. It was released on 18 November 2014 by Modern Love. The album received critical acclaim, and the title track "Faith in Strangers" was given Best New Track and placed at number 81 on Pitchfork's list of the 100 best tracks of 2014. As with Stott's previous album Luxury Problems, Faith in Strangers also incorporates vocals from his former piano teacher, Alison Skidmore. Accolades Track listing Charts References 2014 albums Andy Stott albums Modern Love Records albums
17337403	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greatest%20Hits%3A%20Limited%20Edition%20%28Tim%20McGraw%20album%29	Greatest Hits: Limited Edition (Tim McGraw album)	Greatest Hits: Limited Edition is a compilation of American country music artist Tim McGraw's first two greatest hits albums. Initially sold exclusively at Wal-Mart, it was released on April 29, 2008, and entered Billboard's Top Country Albums chart at #1, selling 29,000 copies in its first week of release. The album was made available at other retailers on August 26, 2008. Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 2008 greatest hits albums Tim McGraw albums Albums produced by Byron Gallimore Curb Records compilation albums Albums produced by Tim McGraw
23579674	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiva%20Shrestha	Shiva Shrestha	Shiva Sundar Shrestha (), known professionally as Shiva Shrestha, is a Nepali actor best known for his work in action films. He is renowned as the "action king" of Nepali cinema. He has starred in many commercially successful films, including Jeevan Rekha (1980), Badalindo Akash (1982), Kanchi (1984), Bishwas (1986), Chino (1989), Manakamana (1990), Milan (1993), Dharma Sankat (1998), and Thuldai (1999), etc. During the 1980s, 1990s, and the early 2000s, he was called the "second pillar" of the film industry because of the hits he has given. Shrestha has also acted in Pakistani films; he has acted in over a dozen Urdu films, seven of which were commercially very successful. He made his come back to Nepali cinema in 2016 with the film Bagmati, where he appeared alongside Rajesh Hamal. In 2018, he announced a film, Euta Esto Prem Kahani, which he would write, produce, and star his son Shakti, who would debut through this film. Shrestha was set to feature in a prominent role himself. Filmography Nepali films Pakistani films Shrestha has appeared in many Pakistani Urdu films. During his five-year period, his action and dancing skills were popular among Pakistani audiences. The list below represents some of the Pakistani films he appeared in. References External links Living people 20th-century Nepalese male actors People from Biratnagar Nepalese male film actors 1954 births
23579679	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrick%20Bar	Garrick Bar	The Garrick Bar is a pub in Belfast, Northern Ireland, situated at 29 Chichester Street in the city centre. It was established in 1870 and is one of the oldest pubs in Belfast. It serves a range of locally-sourced pub food. The Front Bar in the Garrick hosts traditional music sessions, while the Back Bar hosts the Belfast Music Club and resident and guest DJs. It is a traditional pub with a Victorian decor, dark wood ceilings and panelling, booths with leather benches, tiled floors, and brass oil lamps. The traditional top floor room features a display of barometers and Venetian mirrors. In 2006, the bar was sold for £1.7 million to Bangor entrepreneur Bill Wolsley’s Beannchor leisure group. It was then closed for six weeks for refurbishment, taking out all the gambling machines, TV's, and jukeboxes to create a classic pub with music rooms. References Pubs in Belfast
20473565	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Habib	David Habib	David Habib (born 16 March 1961) is French politician who has served as a member of the National Assembly for Pyrénées-Atlantiques's 3rd constituency since 2002. A member of the Socialist Party, Habib was the vice-president of the National Assembly from October of 2019 to June of 2022. He also served as mayor of Mourenx from 1995 to 2014 and general councillor of Pyrénées-Atlantiques from 1992 to 2002. Early life and education David Habib was born to a family of Tunisian Jews in Paris, France on 16 March 1961. When he was six months old, his father moved the family to Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques for career-related reasons. Habib attended Sciences Po Bordeaux, graduating in 1983. Political career Habib began his political career on the municipal council of Mourenx, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, to which he was elected in the 1989 French municipal elections. He was then appointed deputy mayor by the town's Communist mayor André Cazetien. In March of 1992, Habib was elected to the General Council of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, representing the Canton of Lagord. This was followed by his election as mayor of Mourenx in the 1995 municipal elections. Habib was re-elected as general councillor in the 2001 municipal elections and became president of the community of communes of Lacq in 2002. Habib entered national politics in the 2002 French legislative elections, where he was elected member of the National Assembly for Pyrénées-Atlantiques's 3rd constituency. As a deputy, he joined the Socialist group. Habib then resigned from the general council of Pyrénées-Atlantiques in accordance with the law on the accumulation of political mandates. Habib was re-elected to the National Assembly in the 2007 and 2012 legislative elections as well as the mayoralty of Mourenx in the 2008 municipal elections. In March of 2014, he announced his candidacy for mayor of Pau at the head of a united electoral list of major left-wing parties. Habib was defeated in the second round of the 2014 municipal elections, winning 37% of the vote against François Bayrou's 63%. Nevertheless, the Socialist did gain a seat on city's municipal council, but resigned several months later to run in a municipal by-election in Sarpourenx on 21 June 2015. He was successfully elected to the city's municipal council and has served there since. On 1 January 2015, Habib succeeded Christophe Sirugue as second vice-president of the National Assembly. He endorsed Manuel Valls in the 2017 Socialist presidential primary and was one of his eight campaign spokespersons. Habib was again re-elected in the 2017 legislative elections and was one of three deputies from the Socialist group to vote yes on a motion of confidence in the Second Philippe government. During the 2022 legislative elections, Habib opposed the NUPES electoral alliance between the Socialists and La France Insoumise and instead called for his party to unite behind President Emmanuel Macron of La République En Marche. As a result, the governing Ensemble! coalition did not run a candidate against him in his re-election race and Hadid returned to the National Assembly with 66.55% of the vote in the second round against Jean-François Baby of NUPES, who won 33.45%. Habib sits on the National Defence and Armed Forces Committee, for which he served as vice-president from 2 October 2020 to 8 July 2021. He has previously been a member of the Social Affairs Committee, the Economic Affairs Committee, the Foreign Affairs Committee, the Finance, General Economy and Budgetary Monitoring Committee, the Constitutional Acts, Legislation and General Administration Committee and the now-defunct Economic, Environmental and Territorial Affairs Committee. In addition to his committee assignments, Habib is part of the Tibet Study Group and was formerly part of the French delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). He is also vice-president of the Israel Friendship Group and was one of the only Socialist signatories of a letter to President Nicolas Sarkozy opposing potential French recognition of the State of Palestine. References 1961 births Living people Socialist Party (France) politicians Deputies of the 12th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 14th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 15th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic 20th-century French Jews Jewish French politicians Politicians from Paris Deputies of the 16th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Members of Parliament for Pyrénées-Atlantiques
44504227	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissus%20calcicola	Narcissus calcicola	Narcissus calcicola is a species of narcissus (daffodils) in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is classified in Section Apodanthi. It is endemic to Portugal. Description Narcissus calcicola is a bulbous plant. Distribution and Habitat Narcissus calcicola is endemic to Portugal and is found primarily in crevices of limestone outcrops and less frequently in rocky clearings, on the edge of holm oak groves or even under forest cover. Its range includes Serra de Sicó, Serras de Aire e Candeeiros, Serra de Montejunto, Serra da Arrábida and the Algarvian Barrocal. References calcicola Garden plants Flora of Portugal Endemic flora of Portugal Endemic flora of the Iberian Peninsula
17337404	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misari%20Regatta	Misari Regatta	Misa Regatta is a boat racing track and park located in the neighborhood of Misa-dong in Hanam City, Gyeonggi Province, in the vicinity of 20 km east of Seoul, South Korea. It was established for the rowing and canoeing competition during the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Olympics. The place has a 4.4 million square meters in total, the lake area of which covers 2,212 m in length, 140m in width and depth 3m. The area was originally a small island surrounded by sand which made its scenery as beautiful as if it were waving, so was named "Misa-ri" (sand waving) in Korean. References External links Canoeing and canoodling by the waterfront at the JoongAng Daily Sports venues in Gyeonggi Province Sport in Gyeonggi Province Venues of the 1988 Summer Olympics Olympic canoeing venues Olympic rowing venues Buildings and structures in Hanam Venues of the 1986 Asian Games
6904171	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitmer%20High%20School	Whitmer High School	Whitmer High School is a public high school in Toledo, Ohio, named for John Wallace Whitmer, an educator who helped organize high school classes for the area. It is the only high school in the Washington Local School District in Lucas County, Ohio, serving the northwest section of Toledo up to the Michigan state line. It is the largest high school in the Toledo area. Whitmer offers 200 courses including honors and AP classes, 16 career training programs, 22 varsity sports, and more than 50 extracurricular activities. Students regularly receive district, state, and national accolades in art, music, and career training competitions. History Whitmer Senior High School opened in 1924 in the Jefferson building. In 1960, the Whitmer building opened. In 1974, the Whitmer Vocational Building, now the Career and Technology Center (CTC), opened. Renovations In 2006, Whitmer High School underwent several renovations. Among the renovations was a total overhaul of the Homer S. Nightingale Center for the Performing Arts, including an expanded lobby. A new gym and new Fieldhouse lobby were added to the school. In 2007, Whitmer Memorial Stadium had artificial turf installed, and the track was widened. The endzones show a large "WHITMER" with a blue background and yellow lettering, with a white stroke. Athletics The school's athletic teams are known as the Panthers, and their jersey colors are maize and blue. Whitmer High School is a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Three Rivers Athletic Conference. The Panthers played in the Great Lakes League (GLL) until 2003 when they became members of the Toledo City League until 2011. Whitmer won GLL football titles in 1967 and 1968 before spending part of the early 1970s as an independent and then returning to the GLL. Whitmer won their first outright Toledo City League football title in 2009 with a 9-1 record. Whitmer had been playing many City League teams in all sports for years prior to joining the league. One of the school's biggest rivals are the Start Spartans; the two teams meet annually to play for the "Battle of Tremainsville". Another one of the school's biggest rivals are the Clay Eagles; Whitmer and Clay meet annually to play for the coveted "Little Brown Jug." During the GLL days, the Bedford Mules of Temperance, Michigan were the Panthers' biggest rival. Whitmer High School is a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) and its football team has qualified for the state playoffs for four of the last five years. The 1986 team went undefeated and 1987 and 1988 made it to the state semi-finals. Led by senior Ryne Smith, the 2007-2008 Panthers made an unexpected run to the state final four in basketball. 2010 City League Football champions and Regional State Champions with a 12-2 overall record. 2010-2011 City League Basketball Champions with an overall 19-1 record. In 2011, after being picked to finish 6th in the Toledo City League, the Whitmer Varsity baseball team defeated the Start Spartans 10-8 in the final TCL Championship after falling behind 8-1. The win also secured Whitmer with its first ever All-Sports Trophy in the CL. Notable alumni Tom Amstutz, University of Toledo head football coach •Chris Black, Screenwriter David Curson, Congressman from Michigan Matt Eberflus, Head Coach for Chicago Bears Stanton Glantz, Director of the Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education Nigel Hayes, Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball player and former NBA prospect Brad Hennessey, MLB pitcher Nate Holley, NFL player Phil Hoskins, NFL player Pat Jablonski, NHL goalie Kevin Koger, NFL coach Lou Marotti, professional football player Brent Miller, film and television producer Storm Norton, NFL Offensive Tackle Adrianne Palicki, television and film actress Daniel Poneman, Deputy Secretary of Energy Ron Rightnowar, MLB pitcher Greg Rosenbaum, CEO of Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc. Gene Ward, Minority Leader Emeritus, Hawaii State House of Representatives, Honolulu Heath Wingate, NFL player Greg Wojciechowski, wrestling champion Chris Wormley, NFL Defensive Tackle References External links District Website Whitmer Panthers (Boosters) The Whitmer Marching Band Whitmer Football Alumni groups Washington Local Schools Alumni (all classes) Alumni Site from HighSchoolNetwork (all classes) High schools in Lucas County, Ohio Public high schools in Ohio Educational institutions established in 1924 1924 establishments in Ohio
20473578	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphine%20Batho	Delphine Batho	Delphine Batho (born 23 March 1973 in Paris) is a French politician of Ecology Generation who has been serving as member of the National Assembly. She is a former Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy. Early life and education Batho is the daughter of French photographers Claude Batho and John Batho. She attended the Lycée Henri-IV in Paris. Early activism President of the FIDL Batho began her militant activity in the high-school students' union FIDL (Fédération indépendante et démocratique lycéenne) while attending the Lycée Henri-IV in Paris. She was elected president of the union in 1990 and became well known for her activism on behalf of students' rights and for the means to study. Following nearly two months of strikes the movement obtained from Lionel Jospin, the Minister for Education, a pledge to spend 4.5 million francs on renovating high schools and to protect certain student rights. In 1992 she left high school, and thus the FIDL, to study history. Vice-President of SOS Racisme Batho joined the anti-racist movement SOS Racisme and when its leadership was renewed in September 1992 Fodé Sylla, aged 29, became president and Batho, a representative of the "second generation SOS" in the words of Le Monde, was elected vice-president. Political career Career in the Socialist Party Batho joined the French Socialist Party (Parti Socialiste – PS) in the mid-1990s as a militant in the Grigny (Essonne) section. She participated, together with Julien Dray, in the party's Socialist Left tendency. At the party's Grenoble Congress she was elected to the national executive committee of the PS. In 2003, during the breakup of the socialist left, she remained loyal to Dray, who employed her at the Île-de-France Regional Council, where she was responsible for security matters. In 2004 she became National Secretary of the PS in charge of security, where she defended the policy of preventative sanctions. Her thoughts on security matters were taken into account by Ségolène Royal, the PS's candidate in the French Presidential Election of 2007, who incorporated them into her "just order". Batho declared her intention to be a candidate for the leadership of the Socialist Party at the Aubervilliers Congress in 2018, but her application was ultimately rejected due to a lack of support. Batho announced in an interview published on 2 May 2018 that she was quitting the Socialist Party to become president of Ecology Generation, and would also quit the New Left group in the National Assembly. Member of the National Assembly, 2007–2012 In the parliamentary elections of 2007, Batho was the PS's candidate in the 2nd constituency of Deux-Sèvres, which Ségolène Royal had represented before running in the presidential election of that year. In the PS internal nomination contest, she received 54.75% of the vote as against 45.25% for Éric Gauthier, Royal's former substitute. In the first round of the elections, held on 10 June, she received 20,690 votes (a 44.55% share), ahead of the second-placed Jean-Pierre Griffault, who received 16,131 votes (34.73%) for the UMP. In the second, run-off round, Griffault gained a 42.58% share (19,669 votes), and Batho was elected with 57.42% of the total ballot (26,524 votes). Batho served as Royal's spokesperson in 2009 for the 2011 French Socialist Party presidential primary, alongside Najat Vallaud-Belkacem. In the legislative elections of 2012, Batho was re-elected in the first round with 53.18% of the votes cast in the 2nd constituency of Deux-Sèvres, modified following the redistribution of the French legislative constituencies in 2010. After her election as president of Ecology Generation, she left the New Left group in the National Assembly and joined the non-registered. Career in government, 2012–2013 On 16 May 2012, Batho was appointed Minister Delegate for Justice. During the legislative elections, she was re-elected as a deputy in the first round. Without sufficiently precise attributions within the Ayrault I government, and after a month of difficult relations with her supervising minister, she obtained the full-service portfolio of Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy on 21 June 2012 in the Ayrault government composed after the legislative elections. Under Batho's leadership, a law was revised to revise the mining lawon the exploitation of conventional hydrocarbons, as well as another giving the State, like EDF, the power to decide the closure of nuclear power plants, the first to be that of Fessenheim. She supports the decision to continue building an airport at Notre-Dame-des Landes. On 2 July 2013 the President of the Republic announced that he was terminating Batho's duties as Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy following an interview in which she described as "bad "The 2014 budget of his ministry and admitted" [his] disappointment with the government ". On 4 July 2013, at a press conference, she said: I did not make a mistake or a mistake. The government, she adds, marks a turning point in terms of the desire to complete the ecological transition. It is the turning point of rigor which does not say its name and which prepares the march to power for the extreme right in our country. [...] Certain economic forces [...] did not accept the level of ambition set for the energy transition. [...] Is it normal that the CEO of Vallourec, Philippe Crouzet, announced my upcoming fall weeks ago in the United States. Member of the National Assembly, 2017–present During the 2017 French legislative election, Batho was re-elected with 56.94% of the vote against the LREM's candidate, Christine Heintz (43.06%), who had preceded her during the first round and had received the support of Ségolène Royal. In parliament, she serves on the Committee on Economic Affairs. In 2018, Batho initiated the amendment to ban glyphosate with a term in 2021; his proposal is massively rejected, and she denounces the acts of lobbyists in the National Assembly.Indeed, Agrochemical interests were able to obtain the Batho's amendment before the members of the National Assembly. In November 2019, Batho's amendment to the anti-waste bill, aimed at banning Black Friday promotions by including them as "aggressive commercial practices", was adopted in committee. President of Generation ecology On 2 May 2018 Batho announced that she is leaving the Socialist Party and that she will take over the helm of Ecology Generation in September, succeeding Yves Piétrasanta. She also left the New Left group in the National Assembly and joined the non-registered. She is elected new president of Ecology Generation on 10 September 2018. In May 2020, Batho joined and became vice-president of the new group Ecology Democracy Solidarity, essentially composed of former members of the group La République en Marche; however, the group was dissolved later that year. Batho pleads for an alliance of environmentalists for the 2022 presidential election. References 1973 births Living people Lycée Henri-IV alumni Politicians from Paris Socialist Party (France) politicians French Ministers of the Environment Women members of the National Assembly (France) Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 14th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 15th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic 21st-century French women politicians Women government ministers of France Deputies of the 16th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic
20473586	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denis%20Jacquat	Denis Jacquat	Denis Jacquat (born May 29, 1944 in Thiaucourt-Regniéville, Meurthe-et-Moselle) is a member of the National Assembly of France. He represents the Moselle department, and is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement. References 1944 births Living people People from Meurthe-et-Moselle Union for French Democracy politicians Republican Party (France) politicians Liberal Democracy (France) politicians Union for a Popular Movement politicians Deputies of the 12th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 14th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic
6904173	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treason%20Act%201945	Treason Act 1945	The Treason Act 1945 (8 & 9 Geo.6 c.44) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was introduced into the House of Lords as a purely procedural statute, whose sole purpose was to abolish the old and highly technical procedure in cases of treason, and assimilate it to the procedure on trials for murder: It also abolished the rule that treason trials in Scotland had to be conducted according to the rules of English criminal law. Provisions Section 1 Section 1 of the Act applied the Treason Act 1800 to all cases of treason and misprision of treason, subject to five separate repeals of words, and to a saving clause in section 2(2): Section 2 Section 2(1) of the Act effected consequential repeals. The application of the Treason Act 1800 was subject to a saving clause in section 2(2). Section 3 Section 3(1) of the Act provided that it may be cited as the Treason Act, 1945. Section 3(2) of the Act extended the Treason Act 1800, as applied by the Act, to Northern Ireland. Section 3(3) of the Act provided that, for the purposes of section 6 of the Government of Ireland Act 1920, the Act was to be deemed to be an Act passed before the appointed day. Use of the Act The procedure established by this Act was used in four trials: those of William Joyce, John Amery, Thomas Haller Cooper and Walter Purdy. J. W. Hall said that if the statutory requirement for corroboration had not been repealed by this Act, William Joyce could not have been convicted on the basis of the evidence offered at his trial. One witness, Detective Inspector Hunt, connected him with the broadcasts during the period before the expiration of the passport (though other witnesses might have come forward). Repeal and replacement The schedule to this Act was repealed on 18 December 1953 by section 1 of, and the first schedule to, the Statute Law Revision Act 1953, except in so far as it related to the Treason Act 1695 and the Treason Act 1708. Those two entries could not be repealed because they were referred to in section 2(2). The other entries were spent because their sole effect was to repeal other enactments. Sections 1 and 2 of, and the Schedule to, this Act were repealed for England and Wales by section 10(2) of, and Part III of Schedule 3 to, the Criminal Law Act 1967. The Act was repealed for Northern Ireland by section 15(2) of, and Part 2 of Schedule 2 to, Criminal Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1967, and for Scotland by section 83(3) of, and Schedule 8 to, the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980. Section 3(3) of the Act was repealed for Northern Ireland by section 41(1) of, and Part I of Schedule 6 to, the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (c.36). Section 1 of this Act, and the Treason Act 1800, have been replaced for England and Wales by section 12(6) of the Criminal Law Act 1967 and for Northern Ireland by section 14(7) of the Criminal Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1967. They were replaced for Scotland by section 39 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980 (also repealed). See also High treason in the United Kingdom Treason Act References Hansard (House of Lords), 17 May 1945, vol. 136 col. 227 (first reading) Hansard (House of Lords), 30 May 1945, vol. 136, col. 265 - 276 (second reading) Hansard (House of Commons), 31 May 1945, vol. 411, col. 380 - 381 (first reading) Hansard (House of Commons), 11 June 1945, vol. 411, col. 1393 - 1398 (second reading) Hansard (House of Commons), 12 June 1945, vol. 411, col. 1605 - 1606 (committee and third reading) Hansard (House of Lords), 13 June 1945, vol. 136, col.567 Hansard (House of Commons), 15 June 1945, vol. 411, col. 1887 - 1904 (royal assent) United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1945 Treason in the United Kingdom
44504241	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elias%20H%C3%B6%C3%9Fler	Elias Hößler	Elias Hößler (7 July 1663 in Crimmitschau, Saxony – 13 June 1746 in Sulzbach-Rosenberg) was from Saxony originally, active in the Upper Palatinate and Franconia as a pipe organ builder. He began organ building teaching near Andreas Haß in Greiz in Vogtland, and later moved to Hersbruck. On 21 October 1704, he became a resident of Lauf in der Nähe near Nuremberg. He preferred to work in the Nuremberg area and in the western and central Upper Palatinate. In 1744, he retired to a hospital in Sulzbach-Rosenberg. Proven works Bibliography Michael Bernhard: Orgeldatenbank Bayern. Version 5, 2009. Hermann Fischer, Theodor Wohnhaas: Orgeldenkmale in Mittelfranken. Schneider/Rentsch, Lauffen 2001, . Geschichte der Orgeln in St. Marien. In: Katholische Pfarrgemeinde St. Marien und Stadt Sulzbach-Rosenberg: 750 Jahre Pfarrgemeinde St. Marien. Sulzbach-Rosenberg 2002, , S. 135–150. Eberhard Kraus: Historische Orgeln in der Oberpfalz. Schnell und Steiner, München 1990, . Jörg Schindler: Elias Hößler, Leben und Werk. Facharbeit im Leistungskurs Musik, Amberg 1981. 1663 births 1746 deaths German pipe organ builders People from Sulzbach-Rosenberg
20473599	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Didier%20Gonzales	Didier Gonzales	Didier Gonzales (born September 14, 1960 in Sidi Bel Abbès) is a member of the National Assembly of France. He represents the Val-de-Marne department, and is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement. References 1960 births Living people People from Sidi Bel Abbès Pieds-Noirs Union for a Popular Movement politicians Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Mayors of places in Île-de-France French people of Portuguese descent
17337410	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milang%2C%20South%20Australia	Milang, South Australia	Milang ( ) is a town and locality located in the Australian state of South Australia on the west coast of Lake Alexandrina about south-east of the state capital of Adelaide and about north-east of the municipal seat of Goolwa. Milang is within the federal division of Mayo, the state electoral district of Hammond and the local government area of the Alexandrina Council. At the 2016 census, the northern part of the locality had a population of 883, of which 761 lived in its town centre. The southern part of Milang shared a population of 69 people with the locality of Point Sturt. The town was surveyed in December 1853; it became a significant port on the River Murray system between 1860 and 1880. Between December 1884 and June 1970, a branch line off the Mount Barker–Victor Harbor railway ran 13.1 km (8.1 mi) from a junction at Sandergrove to Milang, mainly for freight traffic but also as a minor passenger service. The line was dismantled after its closure in 1970. Milang played a historic role as host to the first South Australian Boy Scout camp in the summer of 1909–1910; a bronze plaque marks the location. Milang Football Club (the Milang Panthers) compete in the Hills Football League C Grade competition. Milang is also home to professional poker player and actor Colin Birt, who amongst other victories won the SPT Super High Roller in Victor Harbor in 2021. Heritage listings Milang has many 19th century buildings and some heritage-listed sites including: Coxe Street: 1867 Royal Salute cannon, Soldiers Memorial Park 46-50 Coxe Street: Milang School 22-23 Daranda Terrace: Milang Butter Factory Lake front: Milang jetty and hand crane 5-7 Markland Street: Dwelling with pressed iron facade Tourist attractions Milang tourist attractions include fishing from the state heritage-listed jetty, the Milang Historical Society museum, the Milang Historical Walk, and boating and swimming on Lake Alexandrina. The Milang Historical Railway Museum, opened in 1992 and located in the station building of the now-closed Milang railway line, features many old photos and railway memorabilia from the era when Milang was a significant port for the River Murray shipping trade. It has become one of Milang's major attractions with its displays of the railway-era history of the town and surrounding districts, its locomotive and carriages and, in the locomotive, a computer operated driving simulator that visitors over the age of 10 can operate. Another railway-themed attraction is the South Australian Light Railway Centre, on the museum site, which tells the story of about 700 light railways that once operated in the state in mines, forests, wineries, munitions factories and quarries, and at jetties to transport goods from ships. It includes three historic locomotives and two section cars, displays, rolling stock models, and a model light railway that visitors can drive. References Notes Citations Towns in South Australia
20473611	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Didier%20Mathus	Didier Mathus	Didier Mathus (born May 25, 1952 in Montceau-les-Mines) is a member of the National Assembly of France. He represents the Saône-et-Loire department, and is a member of the Socialiste, radical, citoyen et divers gauche. References 1952 births Living people People from Montceau-les-Mines Socialist Party (France) politicians Deputies of the 12th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic
44504247	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Gregory%20Jr.	George Gregory Jr.	George Tillman Gregory Jr. (1921-2003) was an associate justice and chief justice on the South Carolina Supreme Court. He began practicing law in 1944, served in the 1950s in the South Carolina Statehouse, and became a state trial court judge in 1956. He was sworn in as the chief justice on February 26, 1988. Although his term was to expire in 1994, Gregory gave notice of his retirement in 1991. Gregory died on January 23, 2003, and is buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in Chester, South Carolina. References Chief Justices of the South Carolina Supreme Court Justices of the South Carolina Supreme Court 1921 births People from York County, South Carolina 2003 deaths 20th-century American judges
6904182	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob%20Peeler	Bob Peeler	Robert Lee "Bob" Peeler (born January 4, 1952) served as the 86th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina from January 1995 to January 2003. He was the first Republican Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina since Richard Howell Gleaves served during the Reconstruction era. Biography He currently serves on the Clemson University Board of Trustees. Peeler, a 1991 graduate of the school, was elected to the board in 2003. Peeler is currently a manager of Community and Municipal Relations for Waste Management Inc. in Lexington, South Carolina. His family runs a milk industry in Gaffney, South Carolina, and his older brother, Harvey S. Peeler, Jr., is a state senator. In 2002, Peeler had an unsuccessful run for Governor, having been beaten in the primary race runoff by Mark Sanford. Peeler was educated at Limestone College. References 1952 births Living people People from Gaffney, South Carolina South Carolina Republicans Lieutenant Governors of South Carolina Limestone University alumni Clemson University alumni
17337419	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack%20Carmody	Jack Carmody	Jack Carmody (7 June 1911 – 28 March 1982) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood and Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Carmody was member of Collingwood's back-to-back premierships in 1935 and 1936. He was used mostly on the wing and during the late 1930s often found himself on the sidelines due to the strength of the Collingwood side. As a result, he crossed to Hawthorn in 1940 where he played some games up forward and captained the club in 1942. Honours and achievements Collingwood 2× VFL premiership player: 1935, 1936 Individual Hawthorn captain: 1942 Hawthorn life member References External links 1911 births Collingwood Football Club players Collingwood Football Club Premiership players Hawthorn Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia) 1982 deaths Two-time VFL/AFL Premiership players
6904192	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feng%20Xuemin	Feng Xuemin	Feng Xuemin (born 1953) is a Chinese photographer. He has lived in Japan since 1985. Born in Shanghai, he traveled to Japan in 1985 as a sponsored researcher for the Chinese News & Publication Association, and has held exhibitions throughout Japan, China, the United States, Canada and France. In August 2007, he exhibited work in New York as part of a United Nations exhibition. In 1999, he was the first non-Japanese to receive a Taiyō Award. He won the gold prize at the World Chinese Art Exhibition in 2000. References 1953 births Chinese photographers Living people Artists from Shanghai Date of birth missing (living people)
20473619	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Didier%20Migaud	Didier Migaud	Didier Migaud (born 6 June 1952) was president of the French Court of Audit from 2010 to 2020, and member of the National Assembly of France from 1988 to 2010. Migaud represented Isère's 4th constituency in the National Assembly of France from 1988 to 2010 as a member of the New Left group. In February 2010, he was nominated as the Chief Baron (premier président) of the Court of Audit which was left vacant after the death of Philippe Séguin. Anecdotes On October 7, 2010, Didier Migaud answered "76" to the question; "how much is 7 times 9?" , posed by a journalist of BFM TV, before beginning again to give the correct answer. References 1952 births Living people People from Tours, France Politicians from Centre-Val de Loire Socialist Party (France) politicians Deputies of the 9th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 10th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 11th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 12th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Commandeurs of the Légion d'honneur
23579680	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20number-one%20singles%20of%201972%20%28France%29	List of number-one singles of 1972 (France)	This is a list of the French Singles & Airplay Chart Reviews number-ones of 1972. Summary Singles Chart See also 1972 in music List of number-one hits (France) References 1972 in France 1972 record charts Lists of number-one songs in France
17337439	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20Janus%20Man	The Janus Man	The Janus Man is a 1987 thriller novel by British novelist Raymond Harold Sawkins, written under the pseudonym of Colin Forbes. The book is set in the period it was written, and concerns Soviet infiltration into the Secret Intelligence Service during the Cold War. The book is the fourth of twenty-four books written by Sawkins under Colin Forbes in the "Tweed and Co." series. Forbes published one edition of the "Tweed and Co." series each year from 1982 until his death in 2006. The story concerns treason and the rooting out of a traitor and double agent among members of the Secret Intelligence Service, also known as the SIS or MI6. The protagonist is a man known as Tweed, and the book follows his efforts to investigate the clumsily disguised murder of colleague Ian Fergusson, dubbed an "accident" by authorities, whilst in Hamburg, Germany, and the reasons for his killing. Circumstances lead him to believe that the only way the enemy (the Soviet Union) could have intercepted Ferguson on his mission would have been to have a double agent stationed within the SIS. As he attempts to discover the identity of "The Janus Man who faces both East and West", he tracks sources of information in Moscow, Lübeck, Copenhagen and Oslo to hunt down the killer of Ferguson. The book confronts several issues facing both Britain and the Soviet Union at the time, such as treason and the inability to trust even friends in times of uncertainty and war. People living at the time were also mentioned in the book, such as former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. It was well received by critics, and was praised by publications such as the Sunday Mirror. Notes References 1987 British novels Cold War spy novels British thriller novels Works published under a pseudonym William Collins, Sons books
23579691	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P.%20R.%20Ramaiya	P. R. Ramaiya	P. R. Ramaiya (1894–1970) was the founder of Tainadu, the premier Kannada Newspaper of the Indian state of Mysore during the freedom movement. He was also an editor at the Daily News, an evening newspaper in Bangalore. Born in Sreerangapatna in 1894 Ramaiya went to Benares to study and completed his B.Sc in 1919 and studied for his M.Sc in Chemistry but did not take the final exam. Ramaiya met Gandhi in Benares when he was a student and became involved in Gandhis Quit India movement. In September 1942, Ramaiya was arrested and his newspaper, Tainadu, was suspended. Ramaiya was one of the first members of the Indian National Congress in Mysore. He was elected to the MLA seat from Basavanagudi from the Congress party in their first general election in 1952. He held the position of MLA from 1952-1957. He was ably assisted by his wife in all ventures. Mrs. P.R.Jayalakshamma, his wife was a social worker, and was the deputy mayor of Bangalore. He is related to eminent educationist Professor V. T. Srinivasan, one of the founders and Principal of Vijaya college, Bangalore. Smt. V. T. Bhuvaneswari, who was the head of Physics Department, daughter of Professor V. T. Srinivasan, was one of the daughters-in-law of Mr. P. R. Ramiah. References 1894 births 1970 deaths Businesspeople from Mysore Kannada people Mysore MLAs 1952–1957
23579692	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barclay%20Howard	Barclay Howard	Donald Barclay Howard (27 January 1953 – 19 May 2008) was a Scottish amateur golfer. He was regarded as one of the finest golfers of his time and considered a folk-hero. He has had a lifetime relationship with Cochrane Castle Golf Club in Johnstone, Renfrewshire. Life Howard was born in Glasgow. He was married when he was 19, the marriage to Alexandra Lawson Brennan produced two daughters – Linda (b. 1972) and Lorraine (b. 1976). Howard first joined Clydesdale Bank and later switched to Rolls Royce, where he was made redundant in 1993. After that he became a full-time amateur golfer, that and his previous success on the golf course led him to a job in customer relations with club-maker John Letters. Howard was a self-confessed alcoholic, leading to international exclusion in 1984. After having suffered and defeated leukemia, he died of pneumonia in 2008. Howard was a lifelong friend of Sam Torrance, who became a successful professional golfer. Sporting career Howard can probably be best described as a true amateur. Working a regular work week and playing golf in his spare time. He might have been a top professional. He was a leading figure in Scottish and British amateur golf. Over the years he has won more than a hundred amateur tournaments. Howard played on the Great Britain and Ireland team in the Walker Cup twice, winning in 1995 at Royal Portcawl. He has also played on the GB&I team in the Eisenhower Trophy in 1996. He was the low amateur in the 1997 Open Championship. In his latter years, Howard was a leading figure in the Scottish Golf Union. Autobiography Howard published an autobiography (with Jonathan Russell) in 2001 called "Out of the rough" (not to be confused with Laura Baugh's book called "Out of the Rough" or John Daly's: "My life in and out of the rough") where he describes his personal battles (against alcohol) and his inner demons. Amateur wins this list is incomplete 1994 St Andrews Links Trophy 1996 St Andrews Links Trophy 1997 Scottish Amateur Stroke Play Championship Team appearances Amateur St Andrews Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1980 (winners), 1994 (winners), 1996 (winners) Walker Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1995 (winners), 1997 Eisenhower Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1996 European Amateur Team Championship (representing Scotland): 1995 (winners), 1997 References External links Obituary in The Herald Cochrane Castle Golf Club website Scottish male golfers Amateur golfers Golfers from Glasgow 1953 births 2008 deaths
20473632	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Didier%20Robert	Didier Robert	Didier Robert (born 26 April 1964) is a French politician who is a member of the Republicans party. He represents the island of Réunion, and was a member of the Union for a Popular Movement. Robert has served as President of the Regional Council of Réunion since 26 March 2010, succeeding Paul Vergès. References 1964 births Living people Presidents of the Regional Council of Réunion Members of the Regional Council of Réunion Politicians of Réunion Sciences Po Aix alumni The Republicans (France) politicians Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Senators of Réunion People from Saint-Pierre, Réunion Members of Parliament for Réunion
17337448	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMG-41	AMG-41	AMG-41 (part of the AM cannabinoid series) is an analgesic drug which is a cannabinoid agonist. It is a derivative of Δ8-THC substituted with a cyclopropyl group on the C1'-position of the C3-alkyl side chain. AMG-41 is a potent agonist at both CB1 and CB2, with a Ki of 0.44 nM at CB1 vs 0.86 nM at CB2. See also AMG-3 AMG-36 References Cannabinoids Benzochromenes Phenols
20473643	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dino%20Cinieri	Dino Cinieri	Dino Cinieri (born 9 July 1955 in Firminy, Loire) is a French politician of the Republicans (LR) who serves as a member of the National Assembly of France, representing the Loire department. Ahead of the 2022 presidential elections, Cinieri publicly declared his support for Michel Barnier as the Republicans’ candidate. References 1955 births Living people People from Firminy French people of Italian descent Rally for the Republic politicians Union for a Popular Movement politicians The Republicans (France) politicians The Social Right Christian Democratic Party (France) politicians Deputies of the 12th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 14th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 15th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Regional councillors of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Deputies of the 16th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic
17337461	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordi%20Cam%C3%AD	Jordi Camí	Jordi Camí (Terrassa, 1952) is Professor of Pharmacology (specialist in Clinical Pharmacology) at Pompeu Fabra University, General Director of the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), and Vicepresident of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation. He has been the promoter and first director of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation between 2008 and 2020. His scientific activity has been focused on the field of Neurosciences (drug dependence, cognition), having explored other fields such as Bibliometry, Evaluation and Scientific Policy. His academic activity has been carried out between the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), having held the positions of Delegate of the Rector, Dean and Director of the department. At the UPF, he promoted Biology studies and the creation and development of the Department of Experimental and Health Sciences. He was the Director of the IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute) between 1985 and 2005. He has also participated in the creation of new research centers (CRG, CMRB) and, in particular, the PRBB, which he founded and runs since 2005. He founded the no longer edited journal Quark (1995-2007). In 2017 he was elected a full member of the Biological Sciences section of the Institute for Catalan Studies (Institut d’Estudis Catalans -IEC). Among the various awards won are the honorable mention of the Reina Sofia Research Award in 1990 and the award of the Narcís Monturiol medal by the Generalitat of Catalonia to scientific and technological merit in 2000. Among other institutions, from 2005 to 2012 he was a Member of the Health Advisory Council of the Social Ministry of Health of Spain and a member of its Executive Committee, and from 2007 to 2012 he was a member of the Bioethics Committee of Spain. He has also been the first President of CIR-CAT (Committee for the Integrity of Research in Catalonia). References External links Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB) Pasqual Maragall Foundation Virtual Mind Laboratory Jordi Camí personal web page 1952 births Living people People from Terrassa Spanish non-fiction writers Bioethics Pompeu Fabra University faculty
23579693	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauri%20Malla	Gauri Malla	Gauri Malla () is a Nepali actress. In 2002, she was awarded Nepal's "Motion Picture Award" for best leading female. In 2003, she won the "Best Supporting Actress Award" at the first ever Lux Film Awards in Nepal. She is one of the Judge of Dancing with stars season 1 Nepal. In 2002, she was awarded Nepal's "Motion Picture Award" and in 2003, she won the "Best Supporting Actress Award. She later moved to USA. She has returned Nepal in 2014 from United States. Filmography Television References External links Mithila Sharma Basundhara Bhusal Living people Actors from Kathmandu Nepalese film actresses Nepalese television actresses Actresses in Nepali cinema Actresses in Nepali television Nepalese female models 20th-century Nepalese actresses 1952 births
23579706	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Denison	John Denison	John Denison may refer to: John Denison (MP) (c. 1758–1820), British Member of Parliament for Wootton Bassett 1796–1802, for Colchester 1802–1806, and for Minehead 1807–1812 John Denison (arts administrator) (1911–2006), British music administrator John Denison (engineer) (1916–2001), ice road engineer who operated in the Northwest Territories, Canada John G. Denison, acting CEO and chairman of ATA Airlines and Global Aero Logistics, Inc John A. Denison (1875–1948), American Politician of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts John Evelyn Denison, 1st Viscount Ossington (1800–1873), British statesman John Denison (Royal Navy officer) (1853–1939), Canadian member of the Royal Navy See also John Dennison (born 1978), New Zealand poet John Denniston (disambiguation)
23579720	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%20Cup%20%28soccer%29	Canada Cup (soccer)	The Canada Cup or Maple Cup was a men's invitational international association football tournament for national teams. Its first edition in 1995 was held at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta and was contested by three nations. The second and final tournament in 1999 was also held in Edmonton and included four nations. Results References 1995 1999 International association football competitions hosted by Canada Soccer in Alberta Soccer in Edmonton Recurring sporting events established in 1995 International men's association football invitational tournaments
20473654	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique%20Baert	Dominique Baert	Dominique Baert (born 24 October 1959) is a French politician who currently serves as a member of the National Assembly of France, representing the Nord department. He is a member of the Socialist Party (Parti Socialiste) and works in association with the SRC parliamentary group. In 2019, Baert publicly declared his support for incumbent President Emmanuel Macron. References 1959 births Living people People from Tourcoing Socialist Party (France) politicians Mayors of places in Hauts-de-France Lille University of Science and Technology alumni Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 14th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic
23579726	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imre%20Simon	Imre Simon	Imre Simon (August 14, 1943 – August 13, 2009) was a Hungarian-born Brazilian mathematician and computer scientist. His research mainly focused on theoretical computer science, automata theory, and tropical mathematics, a subject he founded, and which was so named because he lived in Brazil. He was a professor of mathematics at the University of São Paulo in Brazil. He was also actively interested in questions of intellectual property and collaborative work, and was an enthusiastic advocate for open collaborative information systems, of which Wikipedia is an example. He received his Ph.D. at the University of Waterloo in 1972, under Janusz Brzozowski with the thesis: Hierarchies of Events with Dot-Depth One. He died of lung cancer in São Paulo, Brazil on August 13, 2009, aged 65 just a day short of his 66th birthday. References External links Personal home page Brazilian mathematicians Brazilian computer scientists Brazilian people of Hungarian descent 20th-century mathematicians 2009 deaths 1943 births Deaths from lung cancer Recipients of the Great Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit (Brazil) University of São Paulo faculty Expatriate academics in Brazil
20473669	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique%20Caillaud	Dominique Caillaud	Dominique Caillaud (born 20 May 1946, in L'Herbergement, Vendée) is a member of the National Assembly of France. He represents the Vendée department, and is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement. References 1946 births Living people People from Vendée Politicians from Pays de la Loire Centre of Social Democrats politicians Union for French Democracy politicians Union for a Popular Movement politicians Deputies of the 11th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 12th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic
20473675	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique%20Dord	Dominique Dord	Dominique Dord (born 1 September 1959 in Chambéry, Savoie) is a French politician of the French Republican Party who served as a member of the National Assembly of France between 1997 and 2017. He represented the Savoie department, He is also the mayor of Aix-les-Bains since 2001. In the Republicans’ 2016 presidential primaries, Dort endorsed François Fillon as the party's candidate for the office of President of France. References 1959 births Living people Politicians from Chambéry Republican Party (France) politicians Liberal Democracy (France) politicians The Republicans (France) politicians Mayors of places in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Deputies of the 12th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 14th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic HEC Paris alumni
6904198	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yanick%20Paquette	Yanick Paquette	Yanick Paquette is a Canadian comic book artist. He has worked for Antarctic Press, Topps, Marvel, and DC Comics and since 1994. Career In 1996 Paquette drew two miniseries adapted from the TV series Space: Above and Beyond, written by Roy Thomas, for Topps Comics. The following year he and Thomas reunited to draw Xena: Warrior Princess: Year One for Topps. In 1997 Paquette drew two issues of JLA Secret Files, his first work on the Justice League of America. He would return to those characters in 1998 with JLA: Tomorrow Woman and "Madmen and Mudbaths", one of the stories in the 1999 anthology book JLA 80-Page Giant #2. From 1998 to 1999, Paquette drew nine issues of Wonder Woman for DC Comics. Clément Sauvé was his assistant on background on a wide number of issues from 2000 to 2002. From 2000 to 2001, Yanick drew ten issues of Gambit. Paquette was the regular artist on Ultimate X-Men from February 2007 to January 2008, and for the first five issues of Young X-Men in 2008. He drew first five issues of Young X-Men in 2008. He later supplied the art for Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #3 (August 2010), and launched Batman Incorporated, which was written by Grant Morrison. In September 2011, DC Comics cancelled all their monthly superhero comics and rebooted their entire continuity with 52 new monthly series in an initiative called The New 52. Among the new titles was a Swamp Thing series whose initial story arcs were written by Scott Snyder and drawn by Paquette. His work on the series garnered him a nomination for the 2013 Shuster Awards for Best Artist and Best Cover Artist. Awards and nominations Bibliography Interior work Blood Childe: Portrait of a Surreal Killer #3–4 (with Faye Perozich, Millennium Publications, 1995) Space: Above and Beyond (with Roy Thomas, Topps): Space: Above and Beyond #1–3 (1996) Space: Above and Beyond: Gauntlet #1–2 (1996) Xena: Warrior Princess: Year One (with Roy Thomas, Topps, 1997) Warrior Nun Areala #4–5: "Holy Man, Holy Terror" (with Barry Lyga, Antarctic Press, 1998) JLA: Tomorrow Woman: "Tomorrow Never Knows" (with Tom Peyer, DC Comics, 1998) JLA Secret Files #2: "Heroes" (with Christopher Priest, DC Comics, 1998) Wonder Woman #139–144, 146–148 (with Eric Luke, DC Comics, 1998–1999) Eros Graphic Albums #39: "Harem Nights" (script and art, with Michel Lacombe, Eros Comix, 1999) Day of Judgement Secret Files #1: "Which Witch?" (with Mark Millar, DC Comics, 1999) JLA 80-Page Giant #2: "Madmen and Mudbaths" (with Jason Hernandez-Rosenblatt, DC Comics, 1999) Adventures of Superman (DC Comics): "A Night at the Opera" (with Mark Millar and Stuart Immonen, in #575, 2000) "A Tale of Two Cities" (with Jay Faerber and Stuart Immonen, in #577, 2000) Gambit #15–19, 21–24 (with Fabian Nicieza, Marvel, 2000–2001) Superman: The Man of Steel #112: "Krypto!" (with Mark Schultz and Olivier Coipel, DC Comics, 2001) Superman: Our Worlds at War Secret Files #1: "Resources" (with Dan Curtis Johnson and J. H. Williams III, DC Comics, 2001) Codename: Knockout #4, 7–8, 10–12 (with Robert Rodi, Vertigo, 2001–2002) Gen¹³ #68–69: "Failed Universe" (with Adam Warren, Wildstorm, 2001) 9-11 Volume 2: "9 a.m. EST" (with Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, DC Comics, 2002) Avengers #56: "Lo, There Shall Come... an Accounting!" (with Kurt Busiek, Marvel, 2002) Negation #11: "Baptism of Fire" (with Tony Bedard, CrossGen, 2002) Terra Obscura (with Alan Moore and Peter Hogan, America's Best Comics): Volume 1 #1–6 (2003–2004) Volume 2 #1–6 (2004–2005) Seven Soldiers: Bulleteer #1–4 (with Grant Morrison, DC Comics, 2006) Civil War: X-Men #1–4 (with David Hine, Marvel, 2006) Ultimate X-Men #77, 79–80, 84–88 (with Robert Kirkman, Marvel, 2007–2008) Young X-Men #1–5 (with Marc Guggenheim, Marvel, 2008) X-Men: Manifest Destiny #3: "Abomination" (with Marc Guggenheim, Marvel, 2009) Wolverine: Origins #31–32: "The Family Business" (with Daniel Way, Marvel, 2009) Uncanny X-Men #512: "The Origins of the Species" (with Matt Fraction, Marvel, 2009) The Amazing Spider-Man #605: "Red-Headed Stranger: Epilogue — Chapter Three: Match.con" (with Brian Reed, Marvel, 2009) Wolverine: Weapon X #6–9: "Insane in the Brain" (with Jason Aaron, Marvel, 2009–2010) X-Men: Legacy #234: "The Telltale Heart" (with Mike Carey, Marvel, 2010) Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #3: "The Bones of Bristol Bay" (with Grant Morrison, DC Comics, 2010) Batman Incorporated v1 #1–3, 5 (with Grant Morrison, DC Comics, 2010–2011) Swamp Thing #1–3, 5, 7–9 13–14, 16, 18(with Scott Snyder and Marco Rudy, DC Comics, 2011–2013) Cover work Gambit #20 (Marvel, 2000) Marvel Comics Presents #10 (Marvel, 2008) Ultimate X-Men #81–83, 89 (Marvel, 2008) Marvel Spotlight: Dark Reign (Marvel, 2009) Uncanny X-Men Annual #2 (Marvel, 2009) New Mutants #3 (Marvel, 2009) Dark X-Men: The Confession (Marvel, 2009) Age of Heroes #3 (Marvel, 2010) Dark Wolverine #90 (Marvel, 2010) Knight and Squire #1–6 (DC Comics, 2010–2011) Superman v1 #705 (DC Comics, 2011) Batman Incorporated v1 #1–5 (DC Comics, 2011) Swamp Thing #1–18 (DC Comics, 2012) Notes References External links Yanick Paquette at DeviantArt Yanick Paquette at ComicSpace Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Canadian comics artists Place of birth missing (living people) Joe Shuster Award winners for Outstanding Artist
20473685	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique%20Le%20M%C3%A8ner	Dominique Le Mèner	Dominique Le Mèner (born 12 November 1958) is a French politician. He has been the president of the Sarthe departmental council since 2 April 2015. He was a member of the National Assembly of France, representing Sarthe's 5th constituency from 2002 to 2017, as a member of the Union for a Popular Movement, then The Republicans. References 1958 births Living people Union for a Popular Movement politicians Deputies of the 12th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 14th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic
23579734	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two%20Dancers	Two Dancers	Two Dancers is the second studio album by British indie rock band Wild Beasts. It was released on 3 August 2009 in the UK on Domino Records, with a US release on 8 September. The track "Hooting and Howling" was released as the album's first single on 20 July. Two Dancers was very well received by critics. In 2010. It was awarded a silver certification from the Independent Music Companies Association which indicated sales of at least 30,000 copies throughout Europe. As of February 2018 it has sold 54,474 copies in United Kingdom and it remains there their top selling album according to OCC. Reception Aggregating website Metacritic reports a "universal acclaim" rating of 83% from notable critics. Pitchfork Media said, "Wild Beasts certainly aren't the first rock band to stand up society's dregs and outcasts, but few others immortalize them on such a wondrous, mythic scale." Drowned in Sound stated, "Two Dancers, then, doesn't so much follow up their debut as announce Wild Beasts as one of our genuinely special bands, one that can compete—in terms of both musical and lyrical ingenuity as well as sheer pop nous—with any US act you've seen talked up in the music press this year." In 2010, Two Dancers was nominated for the Mercury Prize, which was subsequently won by the xx. The album was also included in the 2011 revision of the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Accolades Track listing "The Fun Powder Plot" – 5:35 "Hooting & Howling" – 4:35 "All the King's Men" – 3:59 "When I'm Sleepy" – 2:09 "We Still Got the Taste Dancin' on Our Tongues" – 4:35 "Two Dancers (i)" – 4:06 "Two Dancers (ii)" – 2:37 "This Is Our Lot" – 4:32 "Underbelly" – 1:54 "Empty Nest" – 3:24 "Through the Iron Gate" (iTunes bonus track) – 5:37 Personnel Hayden Thorpe – lead vocals (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11), backing vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, production Tom Fleming – lead vocals (tracks 3, 6, 7, 10), backing vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, guitar, production Ben Little – lead guitar, production Chris Talbot – drums, backing vocals, production Richard Formby – production, engineering David Pye – engineering Lexxx – mixing Russell Fawcus – assistance Charts References 2009 albums Albums produced by Richard Formby Domino Recording Company albums Wild Beasts albums
23579740	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali%20%C3%87ay%C4%B1r	Ali Çayır	Ali Çayır (born September 13, 1981) is a Turkish volleyball player. He is 197 cm. He plays for Jastrzębski Węgiel Team since 2009 season start and wear 8 number. He played 150 times for national team. He also played for SSK, Emlak Bank, Kollejliler, Tokat Plevne, Halkbank, İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi and Galatasaray. External links Player profile at galatasaray.org Player profile at bringitusa.com 1981 births Living people Sportspeople from Ankara Turkish men's volleyball players Halkbank volleyball players Galatasaray S.K. (men's volleyball) players Jastrzębski Węgiel players
23579742	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staatscourant	Staatscourant	The Staatscourant or Government Gazette is the newspaper published by the Dutch state containing new laws and various governmental announcements, such as bankruptcies or prenuptial agreements. History The Staatscourant (Government Gazette) was first published in 1814 under William I of the Netherlands. Since July 1, 2009, the paper is no longer printed, as the number of paid subscriptions had dropped to around 5,000, stimulated by a European guideline on digitized government and enabled by the 'Wet elektronische bekendmaking' it is now published online at "officielebekendmakingen.nl" (official announcements) but retains its former name. See also Public journal External links officielebekendmakingen.nl Dutch-language newspapers Defunct newspapers published in the Netherlands Government gazettes
44504259	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture%20of%20Fremantle%20Prison	Architecture of Fremantle Prison	The architecture of Fremantle Prison includes the site of the former prison on The Terrace, Fremantle, in Western Australia. Limestone was quarried on-site during construction, and the south-western corner (the South Knoll) and eastern portion of the site are at a considerably higher ground level. The Fremantle Prison site includes the prison cell blocks, gatehouse, perimeter walls, cottages, tunnels, and related infrastructure. The Main Cell Block is the longest and tallest cell range in Australia, and a dominating feature of the prison. New Division, constructed between 1904 and 1907, continues the façade alignment of the main block. Service buildings were converted into the separate Women's Prison. Fremantle Prison is surrounded by limestone perimeter walls, while a two storey limestone gatehouse, with a central clock, presents an imposing entrance. North and south of the gatehouse, on The Terrace, are several cottages and houses – three of which are built in Victorian style in contrast to the Georgian style of the others. A tunnel network exists under the prison, built to provide the prison, and later the town of Fremantle, with a supply of fresh water. Other elements of the site include the hospital building, prisoner workshops, open spaces, and a limestone ramp on the axis of the gatehouse, heading down towards the port area of Fremantle. Archaeological zones and sub-surface remains of varying levels of significance are found throughout the area of the convict grant. Background Fremantle Prison dates from the early years of European settlement, when it was constructed as the centre of the British Imperial Convict Establishment in Western Australia. While the colony was established as a "free settlement" in 1829, by the 1840s the early reluctance to accept Britain's convicts was overcome. Cheap convict labour could overcome the significant shortage of manpower in the colony. However, the arrival of the first convict ship on 2 June 1850 was unexpected. While a sailing ship had been sent ahead to inform of the pending arrival of seventy-five convicts, it had been blown off course. The Round House was full to capacity, almost overflowing, so the convicts had to be left on the ship. There was also no prepared accommodation for the warders, pensioner guards, Captain Edward Walcott Henderson, Comptroller General of Convicts, or his clerk, James Manning. Rents for accommodation in Fremantle quickly rose due to the sudden increase in demand, leaving Henderson paying more for his basic lodgings in Fremantle than for his house in London. Eventually Henderson leased two properties in Essex Street for £250 per year, at the site of the modern-day Esplanade Hotel. He used his convicts to convert the buildings into a temporary prison. Meanwhile, Henderson was looking for a site to build a permanent convict establishment. Whilst he favoured Mount Eliza (now known as Kings Park) due to its height, which gave it pleasing vistas and supposedly healthier air, Governor Charles Fitzgerald rejected that proposal. Henderson ultimately settled on the current site on a hill, in a raised and dominant position overlooking the port city of Fremantle. Site Description Fremantle Prison was built on a land grant of about from limestone quarried on-site, and timber cut from Mount Eliza. The site exhibits considerable changes in ground level, natural and man-made, as a result of its location and former use. The ground level is considerably higher in the south-western corner of the site with what remains of the natural landform, formerly known as Church Hill, now referred to as the South Knoll. The eastern portion of the site is also considerably higher than the ground level established around the main cell block. It is a comparatively level terrace and is the highest part of the precinct. Fremantle Prison comprises substantially intact convict era structures, including the limestone perimeter walls of exceptional heritage significance. Other structures, dating from the time the precinct was in use as a colonial and state prison, are also significant. The convict era complex includes the 1859 main cell block, chapel and wards, yards and refractory cells; perimeter walls, gate house complex and prison officer residences on the Terrace; service buildings and hospital; south-eastern workshops; ramp access tramway (Fairbairn Street) and Henderson Street Warder's Cottages. Other elements which contribute to the site's overall heritage significance include the western workshops (1900); new division (1907); and conversion of service building to the female division and the addition of an eastern range (1889–1909). Layout A boundary wall encloses the prison grounds, with a gatehouse in the centre of the western wall, facing The Terrace. Other roads bounding the site are Knutsford Street to the north, Hampton Road to the east, and Fothergill Street to the south. Cottages, which housed prison workers and officials, are located outside the wall either side of the gatehouse. Inside the walls, the parade ground is located east of the gatehouse. Beyond it is the Main Cell Block at the centre of the site, which contains two chapels. North of the main block is New Division, and west of that, in the north-western corner, is the former Women's Prison, previously the cookhouse, bakehouse and laundry. The hospital building stands in the north-eastern corner, while the former workshops are located in the south-eastern corner, as well as to the north of the gatehouse. A system of tunnels, constructed to provide fresh water from an aquifer, runs under the eastern edge of the site. Archaeology Archaeological zones and sub-surface remains of varying levels of significance are found throughout the area of the convict grant. In particular, the sites of the three former cottages to the east of the perimeter wall in the Hampton Road reserve, the site of the former 'cage' in the New Division courtyard and the features upon and under the knoll terraces. Other site features include those associated with the water supply system constructed in the 1890s: the brick-vaulted underground reservoir, the associated pumping station, a complex series of rock cut shafts, drives, weirs and the tunnel network. Graffiti and a tablet records the progress of the excavators. Walls and gatehouse The prison is surrounded by limestone perimeter walls, which define the extent of the depot and its original topography to the south, east and north. The walls are of random rubble limestone and lime mortar and range in height from . The additional four courses added in 1898 are of dark stone with a coping. Attached piers occur at approximately centres on the lee sides of the walls. There are a number of openings including both vehicular and pedestrian gates. The walls are of exceptional heritage significance being a vital part of the precinct defining its character. Sterile zones, inside the main perimeter walls and the walls encircling the female division and outside the prison wall, were standard prison practice for surveillance and contribute to the austere character of the prison. The entry complex consists of a combined gate house and quarters, an entry court and military and civil guard houses with embrasures flanking the inner gate. The two storey limestone gatehouse, with a central clock, presents an imposing entry to the former prison. The gatehouse and associated entry complex was constructed between 1854 and 1855 using convict labour. It was designed by Royal Engineer Edmund Henderson, and constructed out of limestone. The gatehouse has two towers either side of a narrow gate, reminiscent of those found in 13th century English castles or walled cities. The gate was made from iron which had been scavenged from shipwrecks, while the clock at the top of the structure was imported from England. The clock was made in London in 1854, installed two years later, and as of 2004, was still sounding every hour. The gatehouse also has a smaller, second, inner gate, engraved with the names of three significant figures: H. Wray RE, who designed the gate; J. Manning, clerk of works, who supervised its fabrication; and Joseph Nelson, the Royal Sappers soldier that wrought the iron. The complex was expanded and altered successively throughout the use of the entry complex for prison's functions. The entry complex was extended north to the female division as a workshop range, the western workshops, leaving a sterile zone beside the perimeter wall. The gatehouse has remained a significant feature and landmark since the closure of the prison, as the main entrance, and housing a café and office areas. Restoration was carried out in 2005, preserving the original stone facade and removing non-original rendering. Cell blocks Main Cell Block Based on the English Pentonville Prison design model of Joshua Jebb, the site's key feature, the Main Cell Block, was designed by the Comptroller of Convicts Captain Henderson, and completed in 1859. Designed to hold up to 1000 prisoners, it is long and four storeys high, the longest and tallest cell range in Australia. It was constructed by convicts in the 1850s, and there have been few changes since that time. The 1859 main cell block has an impressive facade and is built of limestone ashlar blocks quarried from the site. It is significant for the ways in which its scale, position in the precinct, simplicity, material and near pristine character ensures that it is the focal and dominating feature of the prison; the evidence of its fabric, internal configuration and spaces reveals its functioning as a convict depot and subsequent prison and its atmosphere. It has come to symbolise the imperial convict era in colonial Western Australia. The central, four-storey high cell block is flanked on either end by large dormitory wards, called the Association Rooms. Here, as many as 80 men slept in hammocks, either as a reward for good behaviour or because they would soon receive their Ticket of Leave. In contrast, the cells were a confining space measuring just . While each cell initially had a basin connected to running water, the installation was before the advent of S-bends; the smells coming up the pipes lead to their removal by the 1860s. Following a Royal Commission, the cells were made larger by removing a dividing wall from between two cells. Electric lighting was installed in the 1920s, but there were never any toilets – buckets were used for the duration of the prison's operation. Since the prison's closure, six cells have been restored to represent the varying living conditions at different times in the prison's history. The main block also houses the gallows, solitary confinement cells, and two chapels. The single storey 1855 refractory block is on the same axis as the main cell block to its east. It consists of twelve punishment cells and six dark cells with no light. The gallows chamber, built in 1888, is between this and the main cell block and relates to the colonial use of the prison. The gallows operated via a rope tied around a beam, over a trap door, on the upper level. Opening the trap door would cause the condemned prisoner fall, and thus be hanged. At the centre of the Main Cell Block is the Anglican Chapel, whose windows were the only ones without bars. It occupies a prominent position in the projecting wing in the centre of the facade. It retains its original painted and stencilled wall patterns beneath later paint layers and is the most intact early prison chapel in Australia. Its interior features include an early and substantial example of a laminated arch construction in the colonies and the first in WA, handsome decalogue boards and some original and elegant joinery. Behind the Anglican chapel altar, there is a painted representation of the Ten Commandments. The words to the sixth commandment use the unusual translation of "thou shalt do no murder" rather than "thou shalt not kill," the more common interpretation in the Church of England. Given that the gallows were still in regular use, it was felt that "thou shalt not kill" would have been hypocritical. The Catholic Chapel was put into the upper northern Association Ward in 1861. The floor has evidence of its former use for communal prisoner accommodation, in the form of mortices for hammock rails and a convict painted mural which decorates its wall. New Division Fremantle Prison's New Division was constructed between 1904 and 1907, as a response to overcrowding. The division continues the façade alignment of the main block. The building, L shaped in plan, is three storeys high of regular coursed pale ashlar limestone blocks with rock-face. Openings are set in brick and freestone and it has a handsome lantern range above the main atrium. The building is visually significant as it complements the main cell block and completes the northern zone of the prison. The interior configuration and cells are significant as an example of an attempt to introduce the separate system to Western Australia, whereby prisoners were completely isolated for the first three months of their sentence. The division's exercise yard initially used a panopticon to facilitate this concept during the prisoners' hour of exercise each day. The system was not successful, and considered a dated prisoner management strategy, leading its removal within five years. The New Division was the first to have electricity, with underground wiring. During World War Two, the Australian Army appropriated the New Division, to keep prisoners separate from the main population, and for those condemned to death. In 1994 the building was retrofitted to cater for offices, small business premises, and meeting rooms. Women's Prison The north-western complex was originally a service area with a cookhouse, bakehouse and laundry, built in the 1850s. A place for women prisoners was needed following the closure of Perth Gaol and the transfer of prisoners to Fremantle. The buildings were converted to a prison, and a wall built around them, creating Western Australia's first separate prison for women – a gaol within a gaol. Population and crime growth led to them being extended in the 1890s and 1910s. The single storey limestone building, also known as the female division, has a distinctive monitor roof and an upper storey addition to part of the eastern range in red brick. The construction of Bandyup Women's Prison saw Fremantle's Women's Prison close in 1970. The space was used for education and assessment until the main prison's closure in 1991, and has since been adapted for TAFE use as a visual arts facility. Staff accommodation A flat area, to the immediate west of the prison, is called The Terrace and was formed from rubble resulting from the levelling of the prison site. Adjoining the western perimeter wall, but outside the prison on the northern side of the terrace compound, is staff accommodation. Three adjoining residences were built in the 1890s as quarters for prison staff. The cottages at 2, 4, and 6 The Terrace, at the northern end of the street, were built in a Victorian style, in contrast to the Georgian style of the other houses. Number 2 incorporates parts of an 1857 guard room and was converted in the 1890s to quarters, when Numbers 4 and 6 were built alongside as a duplex. Number 2 is a single storey house with random rubble limestone walls and corrugated iron roof separated from the perimeter wall by a rear yard. Numbers 4 and 6 are a pair of single duplex units with random rubble limestone walls, corrugated iron roofs and front verandahs, separated from the perimeter wall by a rear yard. Four two storey residences, Numbers 8, 10, 16 and 18 The Terrace, were built during the 1850s for officer accommodation. Number 8, also known as the Chaplain's House, is a two storey house with rendered and painted limestone walls. The plan is roughly square with verandahs and balconies along the west and south sides. A single storey building connects the south-east side of the house to the main prison wall. Number 10, also known as the Superintendent's House, is a two storey house with rendered limestone walls and a corrugated iron roof behind parapet walls. It is connected to the gatehouse with limestone walled buildings. The plan is roughly square and there is a door from the house into the prison from the north-east room of the ground floor. The house was initially built in 1853 for the Chaplain, but was taken over by the superintendent in 1878 and was later used by the prison administration. Number 16 is a house is two storey building, roughly square in plan, with painted limestone walls and a corrugated sheet metal roof behind a parapet. It accommodated first the superintendent, later on the resident magistrate, and remained in-use as housing for prison officers until the 1970s. Number 18, also known as the Surgeon's House, is a two storey structure with limestone walls. It is the southernmost house on The Terrace. Numbers 18 and 8, the northernmost of the initial buildings, both featured two sitting rooms, three bedrooms, and two dressing rooms, as well as a kitchen, water closet and shed, but with mirrored layouts. Number 18 was expanded with additions built in the 1890s. A single storey limestone structure (former stables) is located to the south of Number 18. Other buildings Hospital The hospital, built between 1857 and 1859, was a crucial component of Fremantle Prison. Public works during the convict era relied on convict labour, which could only be provided if the convicts were healthy. Located in the north-eastern corner of the prison compound, the building is H-shaped in plan, single storey with rendered and painted limestone walls. It features a wide verandah with timber posts. From 1886 to 1903, medical services were relocated to the main cell block, with the former building used to keep invalids and female prisoners. The hospital was refurbished, and reopened in 1904. It subsequently remained in continuous operation until the prison's closure in 1991. Adjacent to the hospital building is the east reservoir. The brick vaulted reservoir and reticulation system, constructed in 1890 and about 1895, appear as a low brick structure. The reservoir roof consists of five rendered vaults each side of a central vault raised above those each side. The centre of the eastern terrace contains the subsurface remains of the 1850s bathhouse and well. Workshops The prison's workshops provided activities and training for the prisoners. They also reduced the cost of maintenance, repairs, and construction by providing an in-house service. The original workshop was a blacksmith's shop, one of the first buildings to be constructed on the prison site. Later known as the East Workshops, other workshops included carpenter's, plumber's and painter's, a printing office, and from the 1850s, a metal shop. The West Workshops were built at the start of the twentieth century, providing more work for prisoners through a paint shop, mat maker, shoe maker, book binder and tailor shop. The five western workshops are a single storey squared limestone rubble building with openings dressed in brick, with an open saw-tooth roof with southern skylights, concealed behind a parapet wall. In 1993 the western workshops were adapted for use as TAFE art workshops. Buildings in the area south of the east workshops were used for a shower block, helmet workshop and associated sheds. The structures are recent and, with the exception of some terrace walling, are the last of a series that have been erected and dismantled since World War I. Tunnels At the south eastern corner of the eastern terrace is the former pumping station, associated tunnels and a set of 1850s workshops within an enclosing wall. Underneath parts of the eastern terrace, the adjacent Hampton Road, the pumping station and the workshops there are a complex series of shafts, drives and weirs cut from the rock during the 1890s and early twentieth century. The east workshops is a single storey limestone building on the western side with an enclosed area to the east. The entire workshops yard was roofed using a light steel truss on steel supports in 1960. A tunnel network exists under the prison, including a connection to South Beach in South Fremantle. It was built by prisoners, but the purpose was not to enable escapes; their labour was used to provide the prison, and later the town of Fremantle, with a supply of fresh water. Guards in a gun tower adjacent to the tunnel entrance prevented any attempted escapes. In 1852, during construction of the buildings, shafts were sunk into the limestone bedrock to provide the prison with fresh water from an aquifer. In 1874, the Fremantle's "Water House Well", used to supply ships, suffered storm damage. This prompted a tank to be installed at the prison, behind the main cell block, to offer the town an alternative water supply. Prisoners worked a pump to fill the tank, which was connected to the jetties through gravity-fed pipes. Increasing demand led to the construction of a reservoir in 1876, from which water was drawn, still pumped by prisoners. From 1888 to 1894, additional wells were built, connected by a series of tunnels or horizontal drives under the north-east of the prison. A steam pump was implemented, which drew per hour of water into the new East Reservoir. In 1896, a town reservoir was constructed on Swanbourne Street, fed from the prison by a triple expansion steam-driven pump which could take more than per day from the prison tunnels. Prisoners, relieved of manual pumping, were employed to supply wood and stoke boilers. The Metropolitan Sewerage & Water Supply authority took over control of the pumping station from 1901 until 1910, when both the prison and town were connected to Perth's metropolitan water supply. The tunnels were closed in 1910, but the groundwater continued to be used for the prison's gardens. In 1989, oil leaking from nearby tanks contaminated the water. The pollution was eventually cleared by 1996 through bioremediation. Since the prison's closure the water supply system including the tunnels, were the subject of heritage studies, including a 2004 inspection by the Western Australia Maritime Museum. The tunnels were re-opened in mid-2005, and within one year the main shaft had been refurbished, including "installation of audio-visual equipment, railings and lighting as well as the removal of debris from the access shaft and tunnels, the creation of new steel platforms and ladders and the addition of extra limestone rocks in the tunnels to help lift users out of the water." Open spaces and related elements The open spaces of the precinct are significant as they provide impressive settings for the structures. They are also important spaces in their own right retaining the stark open character of a penal institution required for surveillance. The extensive forecourt of the main cell block, with its scale and secure location within the perimeter walls, is particularly impressive. Paths are bitumen with grassed garden beds delineated by raised brick edging. South Knoll comprises the remains of the high, natural ground level which at least by 1896 had been terraced to form flat, grassed areas. The former playing fields and tennis courts are still in evidence. There is a brick-vaulted reservoir located under the Knoll. The significant landscape presents an austere and formal quality within the perimeter walls. Generally the landscape is sparse and simple, comprising unobtrusive elements such as lawn, low plantings and pavement. Landscape elements outside the walls include the exotic almond and pine trees on the Terrace. An inclined tramway, the ramp, was built from the front of the terrace, on the axis of the gatehouse, down towards the port area of Fremantle. The ramp, constructed between 1852 and 1853, is of limestone rubble from the cut and fill activities required to create the prison site and the terrace. The ramp is an integral part of the original design of the prison complex and is of exceptional heritage significance. It is now cut at its western end by a modern road which severs the historic visual link with Fremantle. On each side of the alignment of the ramp, where it intersects with Henderson Street, are three terrace houses for the accommodation of prison warders. These were erected between 1851 and 1858 and mark the boundary of the Convict Establishment at this point. The limestone used for the early prison and its associated housing was quarried on the site. Other surviving elements of the early convict establishment include Henderson's house, "The Knowle", the three Henderson Street cottages (terrace housing) at numbers 7–17, 19–29, and 31–41 Henderson Street, a range of terraces at 3–9 Holdsworth Street, paths, roads and ramps, garden sites, walls, sub surface works and the more distant routes to the Asylum, the Commissariat Store and wharf site. See also List of executions at Fremantle Prison History of Fremantle Prison Riots at Fremantle Prison Staff and prisoners of Fremantle Prison Notes References Attribution This article incorporates text from the source Australian Heritage Database – Fremantle Prison (former), 1 The Terrace, Fremantle, WA, Australia, which is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia licence (CC-BY 3.0 AU). Required attribution: © Commonwealth of Australia 2013. External links Fremantle Prison official site Australia's Heritage – National Treasures: Fremantle Prison at the National Film and Sound Archive Australia's Hardest Prison: Fremantle (video) from National Geographic Channel Australia Fremantle Prison Architecture in Western Australia
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23579752	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture%20of%20Palestine	Architecture of Palestine	The architecture of Palestine and ancient Israel covers a vast historical time frame and a number of different styles and influences over the ages. The urban architecture of the region of Palestine prior to 1850 was relatively sophisticated. The Palestinian townhouse shared in the same basic conceptions regarding the arrangement of living space and apartment types commonly seen throughout the Eastern Mediterranean. The rich diversity and underlying unity of the architectural culture of this wider region stretching from the Balkans to North Africa was a function of the exchange fostered by the caravans of the trade routes, and the extension of Ottoman rule over most of this area, beginning in the early 16th century through until the end of World War I. Since the establishment of Israel, the architecture of the region is divided between an israeli architecture and a Palestinian one in the occupied territories. History Ancient architecture Archaeological artifacts imparting information as to the nature of monumental construction, such as city walls, palaces, tomb and cult centers, in ancient Palestine are abundant. The paucity of written records, and the incompleteness of archaeological remains of ancient Palestinian housing available to early scholars, resulted in biblical archaeologists often looking to modern Palestinian houses to determine how ancient housing in Palestine was constructed during the time of the Kingdom of Judah and the Kingdom of Israel (Samaria). Cautioning against the conclusiveness of such comparisons, H. Keith Beebe writes that, "Arab houses are structured with regard to specific social customs and economic conditions, different from those of ancient Palestine." Beebe notes that a full account of the architectural details of ancient Palestinian housing is rarely possible, but that written records and archaeological findings available to scholars at his time of writing (1968), provide "a quite reliable picture of houses in the common life of ancient Palestine." Excavations in Beidha in modern-day Jordan indicate that the earliest Palestinian houses were constructed about 9,000 years ago. Consisting of stone foundations with a superstructure made of mud-brick, they were simple structures, most often not more than one room with a single doorway, and likely without windows. Four different floor plans preserved from this time period have been identified: multagonal circular, true circular, square, and rectangular. Roofs were normally made of wooden supports upon which woven reed mats or brush were laid atop of which were added layers of clay mortar, rolled smooth to make an impermeable surface. Many of these early houses contained burial chambers beneath the floor. Food was prepared outside the house where the storage silos were also located. Houses were grouped closely together, and sometimes shared a back or side wall in common. Among the foundations discovered in the Beidha excavations were those of a six-sided, one room house dated to 6800 B.C. Circular house foundations in Beidha dating to about 6000 B.C. resembled those found at pre-Pottery Neolithic A Jericho. The floors of the Jericho round houses differed in that they were sunken beneath ground level, with wooden steps leading down into the house. This sunken feature is interpreted as a sign of continuous occupation of these houses over a long period of time. By 5,000 B.C., the houses in Jericho were of a rectangular shape, with more than one room. These rooms had straight walls, but with rounded corners that may be a remnant of the prior round house building tradition. Some of the doorframes were reinforced by timber, perhaps to reduce the wear and tear to the mud-brick structure that would be incurred from constant human contact. The floors were covered with hard lime plaster, extending up the walls. By this time, water and grain storage had moved to house interiors, while thick layers of charcoal uncovered in house courtyards indicate that food preparations were carried out there. Classical Antiquity Five types of housing are seen in the Roman-Byzantine period. Two of these, the simple house and the courtyard house, typify the domestic architecture of Palestine for some three millennia into the modern age (see section on Building materials and techniques). The other three, seen as characteristic of the Roman-Byzantine period, are the big mansion (domus), the farmhouse and the shop-house. The relatively high number of domus structures dated to the late Hellenistic and Roman periods reveal the extent of Greco-Roman influence on domestic architecture in Palestine at that time. The oldest known examples of this kind of structure in the Galilee were situated in Philoteria/Bet Yerah and date to the late Hellenistic period. Examples of the farmhouse type found thus far date exclusively to the Herodian period. Architectural remains from the early Christian period are scant in Palestine. Scholars like Walter E. Rast attribute this to the relative powerlessness of the early Christian communities prior to the institutionalization of the Christian church. The earliest known building from this period, a church built in octagonal form, dates to the 2nd or 3rd centuries CE. While there is evidence that Christians venerated a number of sites associated with Jesus at this early time, very few structures have been found that were constructed at this time. One notable exception is evidence of a pre-4th century CE structure that was found under the mosaics of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Arab caliphate period (640-1099) Major changes to the monumental architecture of Palestine followed the Arab Islamic conquest of the region in 637 CE. The Roman and Byzantine churches, predominant features in many towns and villages in Palestine over the previous six centuries, were quickly joined by mosques, though the construction of churches continued. Much of the construction in this period was centered in Jerusalem. One of the most famous early monuments expressing the new role of Islam in the region was the Dome of the Rock (Qabbat as-Sakhra). Dedicated in 692 CE, the structure was built over the rock where Islamic tradition holds Abraham acceded to God's request that he sacrifice his son. The Al-Aqsa mosque, built shortly thereafter, was reconstructed many times since with its form today deriving from a renovation carried out during the Crusader period in Palestine. While these buildings and the construction of the Royal Palace established Jerusalem as a religious and cultural centre of Islam, the administrative capital of the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates was Ramla, a new town established in the years following the Arab conquest. The White Mosque was built in that city by the caliph Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik in 715-717 and was completed by his successor Umar II by 720. Archaeological finds indicate that the major cities of the Byzantine period (Lydda, Bisan, Tiberias, Gaza, Caesarea, and Acre continued to be occupied in this period and a number of new settlements were built outside the cities and in the Negev as well. Of these, some were agricultural centres while others were palaces or summer resorts for the elite. Examples include palace of Khirbat al-Mafjar, also known locally as Hisham's Palace, outside Jericho and Khirbat al-Minya near Tiberias. Khirbat al-Mafjar is described as, "the most elaborate palace of the period [...] in the state of Palestine." A statue of the Caliph al-Walid II, who likely commissioned its construction between 743–748, stands at the entrance to the palatial baths. The architectural form and detailing exhibit a melange of Sassanian and Syrian styles. One of the earliest Umayyad palaces was known as Al-Sinnabra and served as a winter resort to Mu'awiya, Marwan I, and other caliphs in Umayyad-era Palestine (c. 650-704 AD). The ruins of al-Sinnabra were initially misidentified as belonging to the Byzantine-Roman period; it and other sites in the process of being similarly re-dated are said by archaeologists to indicate an architectural continuity between the Roman and early Arab empires. Monumental construction was rarer during the later Abbasid and Fatimid dynasties due to increasing political fragmentation. Two large monuments that can be dated to the 10th and 11th centuries are fortified structures designed to guard against Byzantine invasion. The ruins of Kfar Lam, a fort made up of rectangular enclosures built of thin slabs of kurkar stone with solid corner towers and semi-circular buttresses, can still be seen today, though the village of the same name was depopulated during the 1948 Palestine war. Another fort at Ashdod is of the same basic construction but includes a line of marble columns in the centre that were taken from a nearby Classical site. Just outside that fort lie the remains of a building topped with a dome that had holes cut into it to let in the light which is thought to have served as a bathhouse. Crusader period (1099-1291) The most well-known architectural legacy left by the Crusaders were the fortified castles built in prominent positions throughout Palestine. A typical Crusader castle consisted of a square or rectangular tower surrounded by irregular enclosure walls that followed the shape of the land and famous castles include those of Belvoir and Monfort. Another major focus of the Crusader building effort were churches. Hundreds of churches were constructed during the Crusader period in Palestine, with 60 built in Jerusalem alone. Some of these were built on the ruins of earlier Byzantine churches; in other cases, mosques were transformed into churches. The Dome of the Rock was converted into a church given in the care of the Augustinians, while Al-Aqsa mosque was transformed into a palace by Baldwin I. Fine carved capitals and sculpture were a feature of the Crusader churches. After Jerusalem was reconquered by the Ayyubids in 1187, the Crusader presence in Palestine shrank to be centered around Acre where some of the finest Crusader architecture was built until their final defeat by the Mamluks there in 1291. The influence of Crusader architecture on the Islamic architecture of Palestine that followed was both direct and indirect. The direct influence can be seen in the cushion-shaped voussoirs and folded cross-vaults that were adapted for use in the Mamluk buildings of Jerusalem. Additionally, Arab castles constructed following the Crusades, like the later phases of the Ajlun Castle (Qa'lat Rabad) and Nimrod Castle (Qa'lat Namrud), adopted the irregular shapes introduced by the Crusaders. The influence could even be seen in religious architecture, such that the minaret of the Great Mosque in Ramla bears a striking resemblance to a Crusader tower. The indirect influence manifested in the development of the counter-Crusade which saw propaganda incorporated into the architecture, specifically via the use of monumental inscriptions and carved elements. For example, on the Baybars Bridge outside Lod, the lion of Baybars, the famous Mamluk leader and warrior, can be seen catching a mouse. Mamluk period (1250-1517) The Mamluks focused on revitalizing the road network, which was essential to their postal system in Palestine. Numerous bridges and khans were built, some of which constituted larger compounds complete with a mosque and minaret. An impressive example of one of these larger khan compounds can be seen in Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip. Some of the Mamluk bridges also remain standing, such as Jisr Jindas ("Jindas Bridge") which is flanked by two lions and sports Arabic inscriptions. Also under Mamluk rule, the construction of religious buildings such as madrassas, mosques, khanqas and commemorative mausoleums proliferated in Palestine and these constitute some the finest examples of medieval architecture in the Middle East. Mamluk architecture in Jerusalem was characterized by the use of joggled voussoirs, ablaq masonry, muqarnas mouldings, and multi-coloured marble inlay. In Ramla, the Crusader church was converted into a mosque and the Great Mosque there was rebuilt. One of the most beautiful Mamluk era structures is the tomb of Abu Hurayra in Yibna. With a triple-domed portico, the central area is also covered with a dome set on squinches. Decoration is restricted to the mihrab and doorway which are covered in inlaid marble and inscriptions. Ottoman period (1516-1918) New architectural techniques introduced by the Ottoman rulers were gradually adopted, though not universally. Jerusalem was redeveloped under Ottoman rule, its walls rebuilt, the Dome of the Rock retiled and the water system renovated. Acre also underwent a massive renovation during this time and it is the best example of urban Ottoman architecture in Palestine with several khans, two bath houses, three main souqs, at least ten mosques and a citadel. The el-Jazzar Mosque is particularly impressive with its pencil-like minaret and large central dome. Hammam al-Basha features fine decorative detailing in the form of Armenian tilework and inlaid marble floors. Houses in Acre built during this period range between two and four-storeys and many have wooden ceilings decorated with paintwork. Other important cities during the period of Ottoman rule include Hebron, Nablus, Ramla, Jaffa, Safad, and Tiberias. Most of these cities were surrounded by fortifications, and the best surviving example from this period is the wall re-constructed around Tiberias by Zahir al-Umar. Housing varied by region, with mud-brick houses common along the coast, of which there are few surviving examples today. Predominant features of stone houses were the domed roofs which in the 18th century were often decorated with swirls, rosettes and semi-circles formed of carved plaster. Roofs in the Galilee region were differed in their use of transverse stone arches that supported short beams over which the roof was laid. Ottoman fortresses that served as garrisons for the Janissaries (Ottoman troops) were abundant outside of Jerusalem. These large square or rectangular structures with square corner towers can still be seen at Ras al-Ain near Tel Aviv, Khan al-Tujjar near Kafr Kanna, and Qal'at Burak south of Jerusalem. British Mandate period (1918-1948) The British sent a succession of six town planners to Mandate Palestine to try to manage intercommunal tensions that were a feature of this period. One of these was Charles Robert Ashbee, a prominent British Arts and Crafts designer, who served as Civic Adviser to the City of Jerusalem (1919-1922) and as a professional adviser to the Town Planning Commission. Described as "the most pro-Arab and anti-Zionist" of the six planners, Ashbee's view of Jerusalem, "was colored by a romantic sense of the vernacular." Aiming to protect this Palestinian vernacular and the city's secular and traditional fabric, Ashbee personally oversaw conservation and repair work in the city, and revived the craft industry there to repair the damaged Dome of the Rock. Other prominent town planners of the time were the British architects Clifford Holliday and Austen Harrison, and the German-Jewish architect Richard Kaufmann. Building materials and techniques Two types of house predominated in Palestine from the second millennium BCE through to the modern era: the simple house found commonly in rural areas and the courtyard house found mostly in urban centers. Simple houses could be made from stone or excavated in rock, but most of the houses of this form common to the peasants of Palestine were likely made from sand-dried brick. Much of the traditional domestic architecture of modern Palestine, particularly in rural areas, was constructed using sun-dried brick, rather than stone. According to Tawfiq Canaan, this building tradition, in use at the beginning of the 20th century, was the same as that used by peasants in the 1st century who lived in sun-dried brick houses covered with tree branches; the upper floor serving as the family's living quarters, with the first floor used to house livestock. The most characteristic type of domestic building in Palestine, according to Halvor Moxnes, was the courtyard house, consisting of several houses enclosed by a surrounding wall that shared a common courtyard to which there was one entrance. Members of the same or related families who are assumed to have enjoyed a good economic situation lived in such structures which generally spanned an area of 200 to 300 metres. Each would have had access to two or more rooms and used the courtyard for domestic tasks, such as the preparation of food, the making and washing of clothes, along with other agrarian and occupational tasks. Petersen identified the main building materials used in Palestine in modern times as stone and unbaked brick, noting that wood and baked brick are hardly ever used. He describes some of the main types of stone used in the architecture of Palestine, which varied by region. For example, kurkar, a silicious limestone, was used in building along the Mediterranean coast while basalt blocks were used in the northern part of the Jordan Rift Valley and the Sea of Galilee, often in conjunction with limestone for architectural detailing. Limestone of various colours ranging from white to pink were used in Ramla, Hebron and Jerusalem, with latter also making use of various types of marble. Dolomite, a hard limestone with magnesium, was used primarily in the Galilee. Mud-brick structures tended be more common in the Jordan Valley and coastal plain where stone was not readily available, and the best surviving examples of mud-brick architecture can be found today in Jericho. Unique to the architecture of Palestine was the use of masonry cross-vaulting that was covered in mud over a centre supported wood formwork to create domical square spaces. The use of valuting in construction was often due to a shortage in wood, but it was also preferred because of its permanence. Whereas in other places in the Arab world, vaulting was reserved for monumental structures, such as palaces, mosques and tombs or for below-ground storage areas, in Palestine, it was also used in the construction of homes. Another type of vaulting, groin vaults made of stone that are slightly parabolic in section, are said by Frederich Ragette to be a standard unit of construction in Palestine. Vernacular architecture The writings of Tawfiq Canaan which describe and survey Palestinian Arab folk traditions have provided much material for studies of Palestinian Arab vernacular architecture. Characteristic of this architecture is the harmony between site and structure, noted and celebrated by many other Western and Arab writers, and which also emerges as a theme in Canaan's work. For example, Canaan's 1930 report on a Palestinian house reads: Those who travelled in the country observe a main characteristic which marks the construction of the majority of the Palestinian houses, namely the preference for straight lines, manifest in the walls, the doors, the windows, and most roofs. Owing to this characteristic, as well as to its simple square form and its greyish color, the Palestinian peasant's house harmonizes excellently with the landscape, and is more pleasing than most of the modern, occidental houses found in the modern colonies which have recently sprung up in Palestine. The fellah dwelling is also more suited to the climate of the country. The sense of "rootedness" and "unmediated connectedness" which characterized Palestinian Arab vernacular architecture was also admired by Yoram Segal in his essay on "The Traditional House in the Arab Villages of the Galilee", published in the Israeli journal Tvai. Describing the relationship of the fellah to his house, which he builds and maintains with his own hands, Segal places emphasis on the sense "of belonging, of identification, and of strong emotional attachment." According to Sandra Sufian and Mark Levine, sabra architects who searched for a sense of nativeness in which to root their work, emulated this local style, appropriating the native as their own. Further, in order to Israelize this Arab vernacular style, it was depicted "as biblical architecture, as an uncontaminated primitive origin of architecture, or simply as Mediterranean." Palestinian village house The Palestinian village house is the best known house type to Western scholars. It is described and documented in travelogues, essays and photographs from the 17th century onward. The house was divided into two areas: a lower level known as qa' al-bayt near or at the entrance of the home and an elevated area known as the mastaba used for living and eating. The size and uses of the lower level varies from house to house. In some cases it was a small area near the door, only 10-15 centimeters lower than the rest of the floor where visitors would take off their shoes before entering the house. In other cases, it would be a large area housing animals with an elevated gallery that allowed for use of the space below with the space above used for storage. They had a farm on their roof because vegetables were cheap and easy and they cooked outside to let the heat out. Masterbuilders In Palestinian villages prior to 1948, there was at least one al-banna (expert stone mason and builder). When his skills would take him to work outside his village, he would be called mu'allim al-bina (masterbuilder). His building skills were recognized by his society, whose labour would contribute to the construction of a stone house. Susan Slyomovics writes of one masterbuilder from the Abu El-Haija clan who constructed most of the stone houses in Ayn Hawd. Muhammed 'Abd al-Qadir, born in 1916, apprenticed with a masterbuilder in Haifa beginning at the age of eight. Over his long career, he built over 75 houses in Ayn Hawd, and a number of schoolhouses in neighbouring villages, and was among a "limited number of individuals [...] sought for their building skills and aesthetic expressiveness." Some masterbuilders were commissioned to work beyond the boundaries of British Mandate Palestine. Abu Fawaz al-Malkawi from the village of Umm Qays on the east side of the Lake of Tiberias recalls that his father commissioned work from two masterbuilders from Safad, Abu Salim and Ali Safadi, to build a guesthouse and mosque in the 1930s. Ali Safadi was renown for his skill in vaulted architecture and with materials imported from Safad by donkey, he constructed a two-storey summer guesthouse with four separate aqd (vaulted rooms), one for each of client's wives. Photographs Ernst Benecke photographed the land and architecture of Palestine in June 1852 using a calotype process which is said by Kathleen Howe to have been particularly suited to the subject matter. Of one calotype entitled In View of Herod's Palace, House of David, Howe writes that, "the softened details of the jumbled houses recreate in an almost tactile way the coarse stone masonry and daubed mud construction of the buildings." Israeli and Palestinian architecture After 1948, there exist a differentiation between an architecture of Israel and an architecture of the Palestinians of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Andrew Petersen said that the architecture of Israel is "[...] alien to the region", while he said that the latter was "mostly the indigenous inhabitants of the country, whose architecture has developed within the landscape for at least the last two thousand years". See also Architecture of Israel, which overlaps in multiple regards with the architecture of Palestine and vice versa Liwan, architectural form from the Levant; a type of hall or vaulted portal Syro-Palestinian archaeology References Bibliography External links Contested territories Interview with Eyal Weizman in Canadian Architect A jump start for Palestinian architecture, by Esther Zandberg in Haaretz Stirring up beauty by Kerry Abbot in Saudi Aramco World Palestinian culture
20473730	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique%20Souchet	Dominique Souchet	Dominique Souchet (born July 9, 1946 in La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime) was a member of the National Assembly of France between 2008 and 2012. He represented the Vendée department, is a member of the Movement for France and does not align himself with any parliamentary group. References 1946 births Living people People from La Rochelle Politicians from Nouvelle-Aquitaine Movement for France politicians Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Movement for France MEPs MEPs for France 1999–2004
6904223	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob%20Kaufman	Jacob Kaufman	Jacob Kaufman (15 July 1847 – 20 April 1920) was a manufacturer and industrialist in Berlin, now Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. He built a large lumber operation and pioneered the manufacturing of rubber outerwear. Biography Kaufman was born July 15, 1847 in North Easthope Township to German parents, Joseph Kauffman and Anna Stroh. One of ten children, Kaufman only attended school during the winter months, working on the family farm the remainder of the year. At the age of 22 he accepted a position in Gads Hill working for Henry Ratz as a sawyer, where he remained for eight years. Kaufman married Ratz's daughter, Mary (1856-1943), in 1877 and moved to Berlin, Ontario. Together they had seven children, though only four - Emma (1881-1979), Alvin (1885-1979), Milton (born 1886) and Edna (1891-1983) - would live to adulthood. Following his move to Berlin, Kaufman founded a planing mill with assistance from his father-in-law. To address a dwindling supply of lumber in the region, Kaufman purchased a plot of land in Muskoka, operating sawmills in Rosseau Falls and Trout Creek to help meet demand. Although his decision to locate the mill outside of city was initially questioned by friends, the success of the business resulted in multiple expansions and allowed Kaufman to buy out his father-in-law. In 1888 the original factory, at the time deemed inadequate, was enclosed by a new building and torn down only after the new building was complete, an approach that caused operations to be halted for only ten days. In 1897, Kaufman built a Victorian style home at 621 King Street West with an office window that allowed him to survey his rubber factory. Sold in the late 1940s, it housed the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home funeral home until 2015. Kaufman is credited with establishing Kitchener's rubber industry. In 1899 he founded Berlin Rubber Manufacturing Company Limited alongside A. L. Breithaupt, Louis Weber and George Schlee. The plant was located on Margaret Avenue, at one time employing 65 people and producing about 800–1,000 pairs of rubber boots a day. Although the company was successful, Kaufman had a falling out with the group, resulting in him leaving to launch his own business. He founded the Merchants Rubber Co. in 1903 with Talmon Henry Rieder. The company specialized in rubber-based garments and footwear for fisherman and miners and was sold in 1906 to the Montreal-based Canadian Consolidated Rubber Company, that also acquired Berlin Rubber. The following year Kaufman founded the Kaufman Rubber Company Limited with his son A.R. Kaufman, which would go on to become Kaufman Footwear. A resident of Kitchener for 43 years, Kaufman was a member of the Zion Evangelical Church played an active role local government, believing in public ownership of local utilities. He served as a member of commissions related to water and light, helping to electrify the city and establish a sewage disposal system. Death Kaufman died on April 20, 1920 at home in Kitchener. His estate was valued at $278,879, $50,000 of which was designated for distribution to charitable, religious or educational endeavours at the discretion of his wife and children, who acted as executors. He was remembered by Chronicle Telegraph as a "town builder" for his role and influence in the development of various local industries. He was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in the Kaufman family plot. References External links Kaufman Footwear 1847 births 1920 deaths People from Perth County, Ontario Canadian businesspeople Burials at Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Ontario Canadian people of German descent History of Kitchener, Ontario

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