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E.O. Snyder Grocer is a historic building in the Near East Side of Columbus, Ohio. The building was added to the Columbus Register of Historic Properties in 2018. Attributes The three-story building is located at the southeast corner of East Main St. and Wilson Avenue. The Merchant is the first coworking space in Olde Towne East. It has for shared workspaces. History The building was a merchant stand for the decades: E.O. Snyder first owned it, from 1907 to 1917. In a recent ownership, the building housed a convenience store, with residential units in the floors above. In 2018, it began conversion into a coworking space called The Merchant. The building owners received $191,000 in state historic tax credits for the renovation, set to cost $1.5 million. The work would create an open space on the ground floor for workers and separated offices on the upper two floors. The couple renovating it tore down a building behind the grocery, leaving a large enclosed patio. They preserved and restored original brick, woodwork, and flooring, and replaced windows. References 20th-century establishments in Ohio Columbus Register properties Commercial buildings completed in the 20th century Residential buildings in Columbus, Ohio Residential buildings completed in the 20th century
Anna Aleksandrovna Leporskaya (; – March 14, 1982) was a Soviet avant-garde artist. She was a recipient of several awards, including Honored Artist of the RSFSR and the Repin State Prize. Leporskaya was a longtime student and assistant of Kazimir Malevich. She was closely associated with Malevich from 1924 until his death in 1935, and was responsible for creating the authoritative register of Malevich's works. Many of her works are on display at the Tretyakov Gallery, having previously been part of the private collection of George Costakis. On or about December 8, 2021, the painting Three Figures by Leporskaya was damaged while on loan from the Tretyakov Gallery to the Yeltsin Center. An individual added eyes to the painting's faceless title figures with a ballpoint pen; owing to the negligible damage done to the painting, local police initially declined to open a criminal case. Yeltsin Center staff confirmed on February 8 that the vandal had been identified as a member of site security who had gotten bored on his first day of work. A police investigation was ongoing as of February 10, 2022. If found guilty, the security guard could face a fine and up to three months in prison. A day after the vandalism was discovered, the painting was returned to Moscow's State Tretyakov Gallery for restoration. References 1900 births 1982 deaths 20th-century Russian painters 20th-century Russian women artists Soviet painters Russian women painters People from Chernihiv
Ziad Al-Zaza (; 28 November 1955 – 9 February 2022) was a Palestinian politician. Biography A member of Hamas, he served as Minister of Transportation from 2006 to 2007 and was Minister of National Economy from 17 March to 14 June 2007. Al-Zaza died from COVID-19 in Gaza City on 9 February 2022, at the age of 66. References 1955 births 2022 deaths Hamas members Palestinian politicians Government ministers of the Palestinian National Authority Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine People from Gaza City
Tunisia, subtitled "The Tunisian Theater of Operations, November 1942 to May 1943", is a board wargame published by The Gamers in 1995 that is a simulation of the Tunisian campaign during World War II. Background Following Operation Torch that landed Allied forces in Tunisia, the forces made a run for Tunis but were met by Axis forces, leading to the Battle of Sidi Bou Zid, the Battle of Kasserine Pass, and eventually the destruction the Afrika Korps. Description Tunisia is a two-player wargame, the third in the "Operational Combat Series" published by The Gamers. With each game in the series, the company published a set of rules common to all the games. These were updated from game to game, but the revised rules were always backwardly compatible with previous games in the series. Components The game box contains: two 22" x 34" paper hex grid maps, scaled at 8 km (5 mi) per hex 780 die-cut counters 40-page rule book with rules common to all games in this series 24-page rule book with rules sspecific to this game 2 Charts & Tables booklet counter strage tray two 6-sided dice Gameplay The game begins with just a few counters on the board. As reviewer Keith Martens noted, it is a complex rules system, and this allows new players to learn the game with relatively few forces to marshall. As the game progresses into mid-1943, major reinforcements become available to both players. The games in the "Operational Combat Series" were notable for their lack of a zone of control rule. In most wargames, a unit must stop when crossing into an opponent's zone of control, and then must engage in combat. This stricture does not exist in Tunisia or its sister games. Publication history In 1992, The Gamers published Guderian's Blitzkrieg: The Drive on Moscow, the first wargame in the "Operational Combate Series", and a finalist for two Charles S. Roberts Awards. This was followed in 1994 by Enemy at the Gates, which won a Charles S. Roberts Award for "Best World War II Board Game of 1994". For the third game of the sermon, Dean Essig designed Tunisia and also created the artwork for it. In 2001, The Gamers was taken over by Multi-Man Publishing, who revised and republished this game as Tunisia II in 2016. Reception In Issue 44 of The Canadian Wargaming Journal, Keith Martens said the "intricate yet slick" combat rules and the lack of zone of control rules "make these games different than any other on the market." He liked the small number of counters at the start of the game, pointing out that it made the game accessible to new players, and "really speeds the turns along." Martens concluded, "This is a fine addition to one of the best series in gaming and becomes in my opinion the best game on Tunisia, it is a first class simulation with tension and fun to play." Game designer and reviewer Richard Berg disagreed with the lack of zone of control, and found the game very long, but admitted that "it is fun. It's also good to look at." Berg found the rules "fairly easy to assimilate" despite their complexity, but noted the combat system "produces lots of results, few of which seem, to me, to reflect reality." He also found the air system "arcane". Overall, he gave the game a strong recommendation, saying, "Tunisia is a really fun game to play. [...] The best operational level WWII system around, even with its game length and obscurities, and this is the best game in that system. Buy it, Play it. Enjoy it." Awards Tunisia was the winner of the Charles S. Roberts Award for "Best World War II Board Game of 1995", and was a finalist for "Best Wargaming Graphics of 1995". References Wargames introduced in the 1990s World War II board wargames
Oskar Freiherr von Zoller was a Bavarian Lieutenant general who was known for serving at the Battle of Kissingen during the Austro-Prussian War, being killed during the fighting. Biography He was the son of Lieutenant general Friedrich Freiherr von Zoller (1762–1821), who had become a Freiherr in 1816. In 1827, Zoller joined the Bavarian Army as a Junker in the Lifeguards Infantry Regiment in Munich, became an officer in 1828 and was promoted to captain in 1842. In 1840–41, while still a first lieutenant, Zoller accompanied Crown Prince Maximilian Joseph (later King Maximilian II of Bavaria), as an orderly officer on a trip to Greece. On January 3, 1842, he received the silver cross of the Greek Order of the Redeemer. King Ludwig I then appointed him as one of his wing adjutants. He later became Hofmarschall of the crown prince, who also appointed him his wing adjutant after taking over the government. In 1850 he returned to military service and became a lieutenant colonel in the 3rd Infantry Regiment "Prinz Karl von Bayern" in Augsburg, of which he became commander in 1853. Two years later, as major general, Zoller assumed command of the 7th Infantry Brigade in Bayreuth. As such, in 1860 he received the Prussian Order of the Red Eagle, II Class and in 1861 was promoted to Lieutenant General and Commander at Nuremberg. At the outbreak of the Austro-Prussian War he became Commanding General of the 3rd Infantry Division. In this position he fell in the Battle of Kissingen in the village of Bad Kissingen, being mortally wounded by shrapnel after two horses had previously been shot under him. Four months later, on November 28, 1866, during a visit to Bad Kissingen, King Ludwig II was shown the place where Zoller had fallen and then drove to Nüdlingen, where Zoller's body had been laid in state in the vicarage. Previously, Ludwig's mother Marie of Prussia had been to Kissingen and also visited the vicarage in Nüdlingen. She then had ordered a memorial stone from sculptor Michael Arnold in memory of Zoller. In the course of the Austro-Prussian War, Zoller is said to have asked the commander-in-chief of the southern German troops, Prince Karl Theodor of Bavaria, three times for the relief of the Hanoverians, whereupon he is said to have been sentenced to three days' arrest. The Bavarian Ministry of War later contradicted this statement. Zoller remained unmarried throughout his life. In 1901, Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria approved a "Freiherr Oskar von Zoller'sche Stiftung" which aimed to support war veterans. References Bibliography 1809 births 1866 deaths People from Straubing Bavarian generals People from the Kingdom of Bavaria People of the Austro-Prussian War German military personnel killed in action
Yahya Butt (1961/1962 – 6 February 2022) was a leading bodybuilder in Pakistan. He won the Asian Gold Medal three times. He was also the chairman of Punjab Bodybuilding Association. Butt succumbed to bowel cancer and died on 6 February 2022 at a local hospital in Lahore. Butt had won the Mr. Pakistan Olympia title five times and represented Pakistan four times in the Mr. Universe competitions. Butt won the Mr. Asia title in 1994. Yahya Butt was also a Certified Trainer from Gold's Gym California, USA. He was a police officer in the Punjab Police. Yahya had retired to divert his attention to bodybuilding. He ran his own gym and ran a sports manufacturing company to manufacture gym equipment. Personal life and death Butt died on 6 February 2022 at a local hospital in Lahore. He contracted COVID-19 in 2020 and, after recovering from it, was diagnosed with colon cancer. Provincial Sports Minister Rai Taimoor Khan expressed grief over his demise and said that Yahya Butt's bodybuilding services could never be forgotten. See also Gule Sheikh References 1960s births 2022 deaths Year of birth uncertain Pakistani bodybuilders People from Lahore
Huw Nightingale (born 12 November 2001) is a British snowboarder, competing in the snowboard cross discipline. He was named to Great Britain's 2022 Winter Olympics team. References External links Huw Nightingale at FIS 2001 births Living people Snowboarders at the 2022 Winter Olympics British male snowboarders Olympic snowboarders of Great Britain
Lim Kai Yi is a speedcuber from Malaysia, who currently holds 2 Guinness World Record titles , 2 Record Holder Republic World Record titles and as well as 24 UNISON World Record titles in relation to speedsolving puzzles such as The Klotski Puzzle. Guinness World Records Achieved As of the 25th of February in 2022, Lim Kai Yi currently holds 2 Guinness World Record titles, and the following is a list of the titles he currently holds. Unison World Records Achieved As of the 25th of February in 2022, Lim Kai Yi currently holds 24 Unison World Record titles, and the following is a list of the titles he currently holds. Record Holders Republic World Records Achieved As of the 25th of February in 2022, Lim Kai Yi currently holds 2 Record Holder Republic World Record titles, and the following is a list of the titles he currently holds. References Speedcubers
Chameleon ranching is the action of releasing chameleons into an area with the intent of establishing them and later collecting them to sell for a profit. This type of ranching has existed since the 1970s, but has become more widespread around the early 2000s. It is an example of people intentionally releasing a foreign species. Background and history Chameleons have always been a staple of the wildlife trade, with the United States in particular accounting for 69% of chameleon imports from 1977 to 2001. As importing the chameleons from their native countries can be costly, some people have decided to release chameleons into the wild on purpose, intending to let them reproduce and then recapturing them. The first case of this was in 1972, when Jackson's chameleons were released by a petshop owner on Kāneʻohe in Hawaii. By 1981, when Kenya stopped importation of its chameleons, all Jackson's chameleons in the pet trade were then sourced from Hawaii. As Hawaii started to make it illegal to transport or export chameleons in recent years, chameleon ranching shifted towards the state of Florida. Several populations of chameleons were discovered in the early 2000s and have been proved to be reproducing and spreading to new areas. As Florida's law states that no non-native species can be released into the wild, most chameleons that are found or captured are sold into the pet trade. Locations Hawaii Hawaii has one species of chameleon established on it, the Jackson's chameleon, which was introduced when a pet store owner released a shipment of chameleons on Kāneʻohe in 1972. The shipment of chameleons were skinny and dehydrated, and were released into the owner's backyard so that they could revitalize themselves, instead escaping outside his property and into the adjacent wilderness. From here, the chameleons managed to reach Maui by the 1980s, where they thrived in the warm and humid climate similar to their natural habitat of Eastern Africa. While they prefer high elevations at around from 700 to 823 m (2300 to 2700 ft), they can also be found in scrubland and on beaches. Jackson's chameleons have since managed to colonize Hawaiʻi and Oʻahu, most likely due to humans intentionally spreading them. They are illegal to own or transport in an attempt to keep them from spreading to Kauaʻi or Lana'i. Florida Florida has several chameleon species that have been found in the wild, although only three are so far confirmed to have established reproducing populations. These three species are veiled chameleons, panther chameleons, and Oustalet's chameleons. Here in Florida, these chameleons can be found in degraded or urban areas with open vegetation that allows the chameleon to get both sunlight and shelter. Most of these populations are found in the southern part of the state where it rarely freezes. Veiled chameleons were first discovered in 2002 in Fort Myers, Lee County, but has satellite populations in other parts of Lee County along with Collier County. The distance between these populations suggest that they were collected from the Fort Myers location and then released elsewhere, and not from the chameleons spreading themselves. Panther chameleons are known from Broward County, where a population was discovered in Coconut Creek in 2013. Oustalet's giant chameleons were first confirmed to be reproducing in Miami-Dade County in 2010; however, they may have been around since at least 2000, originating from an animal importer who released them into an avocado orchard on their property. It is relatively unknown what effects these chameleons have on the ecosystem. A study of the diet of introduced Oustalet's chameleons revealed them to prey on snails, moths and their larvae, grasshoppers, and brown anoles (which are another invasive lizard themselves). Due to several reasons such as the fact that many populations encompass private property, the chameleon's camoflague abilities and cryptic nature, along with their exact effects on the environment believed to be mostly harmless, chameleons are not a priority species for wildlife authorities to eradicate. California A small established population of Jackson's chameleons exist in several locations throughout southern California, most notably Morro Bay. The Morro Bay population is rumored to have been started during a Fish and Wildlife raid in 1981 on a person who was suspected of selling prohibited reptiles, unknowingly releasing several chameleons into the wild when they left open a cage that they believed to be empty. The foggy climate of Morro Bay allows the chameleons to get adequate moisture to not dehydrate in the otherwise hot climate. There are also satellite populations in San Luis Obispo County and Orange County. There may also be populations of veiled chameleons (Contra Costa County and San Diego County) and panther chameleons (San Diego County), although it is unknown if they are ultimately sustainable or if they eventually become extirpated. References Chameleons Invasive animal species Invasive animal species in the United States Ecological experiments
My Old Ways may refer to: "My Old Ways", a song by Dr. Dog from the album We All Belong, 2007 "My Old Ways", a song by the Plot in You from the album Happiness in Self Destruction, 2015 "My Old Ways", a song by Status Quo from the album Quid Pro Quo, 2011
Jay Rosenblatt (born 1955) is an American experimental documentary filmmaker known for his work in the field of collage film since 1980. Themes His films explore on human emotional, personal and psychological cores (e.g.: the private lives of Hitler and Stalin in Human Remains, growing up male in The Smell of Burning Ants). Filmography The Smell of Burning Ants (1994) Human Remains (1998) Nine Lives: The Eternal Moment of Now (2001)Worm (2001)Prayer (2002)Phantom Limb (2005)Afraid So (2006)I Just Wanted to Be Somebody (2006)The Darkness of Day (2009)The D Train (2011)When We Were Bullies (2021) Sources:Five Short Films by Jay Rosenblatt\|KanopyAbout the Filmmaker \|\| Jay RosenblattAn Evening With Jay Rosenblatt\|NW Film CenterWho is Jay Rosenblatt?\|Studio 360 Accolades Sundance Jury Award for Human Remains'' 94th Academy Awards: Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) – nomination References External links Jay Rosenblatt on IMDb Official website Official YouTube channel Collage filmmakers American documentary filmmakers American experimental filmmakers 1955 births Jewish American artists Living people
Chen Shih-yung (; 12 September 1948 – 7 February 2022) was a Taiwanese politician. As a member of the Kuomintang, he served as County Magistrate of Chiayi from 1989 to 1993, and later joined the People First Party. He died in Chiayi County on 7 February 2022, at the age 73. References 1948 births 2022 deaths 20th-century Taiwanese politicians Magistrates of Chiayi County People First Party (Republic of China) politicians National Taiwan University alumni Harvard University alumni Soochow University (Taiwan) faculty Kuomintang politicians in Taiwan
The 2001 Sam's Town 300 was the third stock car race of the 2001 NASCAR Busch Series and the fifth iteration of the event. The race was held on Saturday, March 3, 2001, in North Las Vegas, Nevada at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a permanent D-shaped oval racetrack. The race took the scheduled 200 laps to complete. At race's end, Buckshot Racing driver Todd Bodine came back after a bad pit stop to pull away on the final restart with four to go to win his 13th career NASCAR Busch Series win and his second and final win of the season. To fill out the podium, Greg Biffle of Roush Racing and Jason Keller of ppc Racing would finish second and third, respectively. Background Las Vegas Motor Speedway, located in Clark County, Nevada outside the Las Vegas city limits and about 15 miles northeast of the Las Vegas Strip, is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) complex of multiple tracks for motorsports racing. The complex is owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc., which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Entry list Practice Originally, there were two planned practice sessions to occur, with both being held on Friday, March 2, with the first being an hour-long session held at 11:15 AM PST, and the second being held after qualifying. However, both sessions were cancelled due to rain. Qualifying Qualifying was held on Friday, March 2, at 12:15 PM PST. Each driver would have two laps to set a fastest time; the fastest of the two would count as their official qualifying lap. Positions 1-36 would be decided on time, while positions 37-43 would be based on provisionals. Six spots are awarded by the use of provisionals based on owner's points. The seventh is awarded to a past champion who has not otherwise qualified for the race. If no past champ needs the provisional, the next team in the owner points will be awarded a provisional. Matt Kenseth of Reiser Enterprises would win the pole, setting a time of 31.880 and an average speed of . No drivers would fail to qualify. Full qualifying results Race results References 2001 NASCAR Busch Series NASCAR races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway March 2001 sports events in the United States 2001 in sports in Nevada
The Oratorio di San Giuseppe dei Falegnami is a Baroque chapel or prayer room located across the Via Giuseppe d'Alessi from the church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini in the quarter of the Albergaria, within the historic centre of Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy. History The oratory was founded in 1603, and is now located in the building housing the law (giurisprudenza) faculty of the Università di Palermo. The interiors are decorated with both woodwork and stuccoes by Giuseppe Serpotta. Some frescoes painted by Pietro Novelli were transferred to the regional art museum at the Palazzo Abatellis. The remaining frescoes were painted in the late 18th-century. The wooden tableuxs with episodes of the life of Christ were completed by Baldassare Pampilonia. References Giuseppe Baroque architecture in Palermo 17th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Italy
Factors Walk, also commonly spelled Factor's Walk or Factors' Walk, is a historic street in Savannah, Georgia, United States. It runs for about along the upper levels of the southern frontages of the buildings of Factors Row, which is located between River Street to the north and Bay Street, around above on the bluff to the south. Although this difference in elevation was advantageous in terms of defense, it did not provide easy movement between the working waterfront and the city above. In certain aspects, Factors Walk can be considered a harbinger to the formation of River Street, which it pre-dates by a generation. Once River Street began to develop, in the mid-19th century, its numerous wharves and the inconsistent shapes of the buildings facing the Savannah River made traversing along the thoroughfare difficult, especially on its busiest days. Thus, Factors Walk evolved as a much more free-flowing passageway for factors and business owners to utilize. Initially used by delivery wagons, it was developed into two levels with pedestrian gangways and other structures connecting Factors Row above to Bay Street. Perpendicular ramps were constructed down through Factors Walk to River Street from the north–south–running Barnard, Abercorn, Lincoln and East Broad Streets, which provided access to and from the downtown. Initially straight, several of the ramps were curved during work done in the 1850s. Etymology A factor is a type of trader who receives and sells goods on commission. In most cases in Savannah, the goods were King Cotton. Retaining wall and ramps Between 1840 and 1844, east of Savannah City Hall, a series of vaults, known as the Cluskey Embankment Stores (named for architect Charles B. Cluskey), were built into an earlier brick wall. In 1854, stonemason Michael Cash (1833–1880), an immigrant from the Irish village of Blackwater, County Wexford, began building part of today's ballast-stone retaining wall, which runs a course of and averages in height. Its purpose was to provide access to the waterfront while also preventing erosion of the bluff. Cash began with the Lincoln Ramp in 1854. During construction of the Barnard Street wall, on August 2, 1856, 30-year-old George Rankin fell to his death, not having realized that building work had begun. He was carrying out a paper route for his sick son, and was discovered "quite dead after daylight" the following morning. He had broken his neck. In 1857, the city council contracted John Scudder, builder of many homes around Savannah, to link the Lincoln Ramp walls with those at East Broad Street. The work was delayed by a labor strike, however. Much of the wall was built by 1858, but it was not completed until 1869, with final work being the Lincoln Ramp's inner slip. Part of the Abercorn Ramp collapsed in 1868. In the retaining walls of today's ramps are stone carvings denoting the mayor who authorized the work. In most cases it was Edward Clifford Anderson. Michael Cash was responsible for the walls that run from Barnard to East Broad Streets. The surfaces of the ramps leading to and from River Street were repaved from 1866 and thereafter. Architecture The following buildings, while having frontages on Bay Street, have businesses working out of their River Street elevations. Ordered from west to east. West River Street John Williamson Range, 302–310 West Bay Street 220–224 West Bay Street Lowden Building, 214 West Bay Street William Taylor Stores, 202–206 West Bay Street Jones and Telfair Range, 112–130 West Bay Street Hyatt Regency Savannah, 2 West Bay Street East River Street Thomas Gamble Building, 4–10 East Bay Street Upper Stoddard Range, 12–42 East Bay Street Claghorn and Cunningham Range, 102–110 East Bay Street Jones and Derenne Range, 112–130 East Bay Street Archibald Smith Stores, 202–206 East Bay Street Lower Stoddard Range, 208–230 East Bay Street Scott and Balfour Stores, 302–316 East Bay Street George Anderson Stores, 402–410 East Bay Street Olde Harbour Inn, 508 East Bay Street The Savannah Cotton Exchange, at 100 East Bay Street, only has a ramp entrance/exit at its rear. As late as 1857, Drayton Street had a ramp down to the river, but the route was later walled off, preventing access from Bay Street. Claghorn and Cunningham had petitioned the city council to erect a wall at the foot of the street to prevent the flow of sand down from the bluff which would impede their building plans. A ramp also formerly exited Whitaker Street and led down to the river. In 1887, Wilcox and Gibbs Guano Company, which owned the old Commerce Row buildings to the east, received permission to tear up the stretch of Factors Walk that passed in front of their properties. References External links "Savannah Secrets in Plain Sight: Factors Walk" – Savannah.com "Where the colony of Georgia began" – savannahswaterfront.com Factors Walk – Savannah Construction & Preservation Roads in Savannah, Georgia Streets in Georgia (U.S. state) Tourist attractions in Savannah, Georgia
The 1954 West Texas State Buffaloes football team represented West Texas State College (now known as West Texas A&M University) as a member of the Border Conference during the 1954 college football season. Led by eighth-year head coach Frank Kimbrough, the Buffaloes compiled an overall record of 1–8 with a mark of 1–5 in conference play, placing sixth the Border Conference. Schedule References West Texas State West Texas A&M Buffaloes football seasons West Texas State Buffaloes football
Hélio César Rosas (24 March 1929 – 8 February 2022) was a Brazilian politician. A member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement, he served in the Chamber of Deputies from 1987 to 1999. He died on 8 February 2022, at the age of 92. References 1929 births 2022 deaths 20th-century Brazilian politicians Members of the Chamber of Deputies (Brazil) from São Paulo Brazilian Democratic Movement politicians People from Pindamonhangaba
Ryoga Hirano (born 11 May 1999) is a Japanese professional kickboxer, currently competing in the featherweight division of RISE. As of February 2022, Combat Press ranks him as the seventh best super flyweight kickboxer in the world. Kickboxing career Early career Hirano faced Kanta Tabuchi at KING OF SOUL vol.1 on June 16, 2019. The fight was ruled a draw. After beating Tabuchi, Hirano participated in the "Legend of Heroes" tournament, which was held between November 22 and November 24, 2019. Hirano successfully won the semifinal bout against Hoi Fai by decision, but lost a decision in turn to Lee Yelin in the tournament finals. Hirano rebounded from this loss with a second-round knockout victory against Rai at TWO FC on December 12, 2019. RISE Hirano made his RISE debut against Tatsuki Shinotsuka at RISE 137 on February 23, 2020. He lost the fight by a first-round knockout. Shinotsuka forced Hirano to shell up with a flurry of punches, before he floored him with a right knee to the chin. Hirano faced Teppei Tsuda at Rise EVOL.6 on September 19, 2020. He won the closely contested bout by majority decision. Two of the judges scored the fight 29-29 after the first three rounds were contested, while the third judge scored it 29-28 for Tsuda. After an extra round was fought, Hirano was awarded a 10-9 scorecard by two of the judges, while the third one scored it as an even 10–10 draw. Hirano faced Taisei Umei, in his third RISE appearance, at Rise 143 on November 14, 2020. Umei won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 29–28 in his favor. Hirano faced Fumiya at Rise EVOL.7 on January 16, 2021. He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout, after he had knocked Fumiya down thrice by the 2:38 minute mark of the opening round. Hirano faced Keisuke Monguchi at Rise on Abema 2 on May 15, 2021. He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–29, 30–28 and 30–28. After suffering his fourth professional loss, Hirano was booked to face YU-YA at Rise World Series 2021 Osaka on July 18, 2021. He won the fight by a first-round knockout, flooring YU-YA with a right hook. Hirano next faced Shota Tezuka at Rise 152 on October 22, 2021. He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout, stopping Tezuka with leg kicks. Hirano face the one-time RISE featherweight title challenger Masaki Takeuchi at RISE 154 on January 23, 2022. He achieved his career-best victory, as he beat Takeuchi by unanimous decision, with scores of 29–28, 29-28 and 30–29. Hirano was booked to face Taisei Umei for the vacant RISE Featherweight title at RISE 156 on March 27, 2022. Championships and accomplishments Professional 2019 Legend of Heroes -60 kg Asia Tournament Third Place Amateur 2011 Kennokai Amakick -45 kg Championship 2012 NEXT LEVEL Chushikoku -50 kg Championship 2013 All Japan Jr Kick - 50 kg Runner-up Fight record \|- style="text-align:center; background:#;" \| 2022-03-27\|\| \|\| align=left\| Taisei Umei \|\| RISE 156 \|\| Tokyo, Japan \|\| \|\|\|\| \|- ! style=background:white colspan=9 \| \|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc" \| 2022-01-23 \|\| Win \|\| align=left\| Masaki Takeuchi \|\| Rise 154 \|\| Tokyo, Japan \|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| 3 \|\| 3:00 \|- \|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc" \| 2021-10-22 \|\| Win \|\| align=left\| Shota Tezuka \|\| Rise 152 \|\| Tokyo, Japan \|\| TKO (Leg kicks) \|\| 2 \|\| 1:52 \|- \|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc" \| 2021-07-18 \|\| Win \|\| align=left\| YU-YA \|\| Rise World Series 2021 Osaka \|\| Osaka, Japan \|\| KO (Right hook) \|\| 1 \|\| 2:45 \|- \|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" \| 2021-05-16 \|\| Loss \|\| align=left\| Keisuke Monguchi \|\| Rise on Abema 2 \|\| Tokyo, Japan \|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| 3 \|\| 3:00 \|- \|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc" \| 2021-01-16 \|\| Win \|\| align=left\| Fumiya \|\| Rise EVOL.7 \|\| Tokyo, Japan \|\| TKO (Three knockdowns) \|\| 1 \|\| 2:38 \|- \|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc" \| 2020-11-22 \|\| Win \|\| align=left\| Kaku Chonbon \|\| KING OF SOUL vol.2 \|\| Osaka, Japan \|\| Decision (Split) \|\| 3 \|\| 3:00 \|- \|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" \| 2020-11-14 \|\| Loss \|\| align=left\| Taisei Umei \|\| Rise 143 \|\| Tokyo, Japan \|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| 3 \|\| 3:00 \|- \|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc" \| 2020-09-19 \|\| Win \|\| align=left\| Teppei Tsuda \|\| Rise EVOL.6 \|\| Osaka, Japan \|\| Ext. R. Decision (Majority) \|\| 3 \|\| 3:00 \|- \|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" \| 2020-02-23 \|\| Loss \|\| align=left\| Tatsuki Shinotsuka \|\| Rise 137 \|\| Tokyo, Japan \|\| KO (Right knee) \|\| 1\|\| 1:50 \|- \|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc" \| 2019-12-22 \|\| Win \|\| align=left\| Rai \|\| TWO FC \|\| Kobe, Japan \|\| KO (Right hook) \|\| 2 \|\| 2:46 \|- \|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" \| 2019-11-24 \|\| Loss \|\| align=left\| Li Yelin \|\| Legend of Heroes, Semifinals \|\| Shenzhen, China \|\| Decision (unanimous) \|\| 3 \|\| 3:00 \|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc" \| 2019-11-23 \|\| Win \|\| align=left\| Fei Hui \|\| Legend of Heroes, Tournament Quarterfinals\|\| Shenzhen, China \|\| Decision \|\| 3 \|\| 3:00 \|- \|- style="text-align:center; background:#c5d2ea" \| 2019-06-16 \|\| Draw \|\| align=left\| Kanta Tabuchi \|\| KING OF SOUL vol.1 \|\| Osaka, Japan \|\| Decision \|\| 3 \|\| 3:00 \|- \|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc" \| 2019-05-19 \|\| Win \|\| align=left\| Kaiyasit Chuwtatana \|\| \|\| Japan \|\| Decision \|\| 3 \|\| 3:00 \|- \| colspan=9 \| Legend: \|- style="background:#cfc;" \| 2016-04-10 \|\| Win \|\| align="left" \| Satoshi Kawai \|\| NJKF West Japan YOUNG FIGHT 1st \|\| Osaka, Japan \|\| Decision (Majority) \|\| 3 \|\| 2:00 \|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" \| 2016-01-31\|\| Win \|\| align="left" \| Naoya Nakamura \|\| NEXT☆LEVEL Chushikoku 19 \|\| Okayama, Japan \|\| KO\|\| 1 \|\| \|- style="background:#cfc;" \| 2014-12-07 \|\| Win \|\| align="left" \| Yuta Masuda \|\| NEXT☆LEVEL Chushikoku 14 \|\| Kurashiki, Japan \|\| KO \|\| 1 \|\| \|- style="background:#fbb;" \| 2014-11-02 \|\| Loss \|\| align="left" \| Tsukasa Nijo \|\| NJKF 2014 7th \|\| Osaka, Japan \|\| Ext. R. Decision (Unanimous) \|\| 4 \|\| 2:00 \|- style="background:#cfc;" \| 2014-08-10 \|\| Win \|\| align="left" \| Kei Ishiguro \|\| NJKF: Professional Young Fight x5 \|\| Kurashiki, Japan \|\| KO \|\| 1 \|\| \|- style="background:#fbb;" \| 2014-04-27 \|\| Loss \|\| align="left" \| Taiki Sawatani \|\| NEXT☆LEVEL Chushikoku 13 \|\| Kurashiki, Japan \|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| 2 \|\| 2:00 \|- ! style=background:white colspan=9 \| \|- \|- style="background:#fbb;" \| 2013-05-12 \|\| Loss \|\| align="left" \| Ryo Sato \|\| DEEP KICK 15 \|\| Osaka, Japan \|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| 3 \|\| 2:00 \|- ! style=background:white colspan=9 \| \|- style="background:#fbb;" \| 2013-03-31 \|\| Loss \|\| align="left" \| Tenshin Nasukawa \|\| 2013 All Japan Jr. Kick Tournament, Tournament Finals \|\| Tokyo, Japan \|\| KO (Knee) \|\| 1 \|\| \|- ! style=background:white colspan=9 \| \|- style="background:#cfc;" \| 2013-03-31 \|\| Win \|\| align="left" \| Hiroaki Okae \|\| 2013 All Japan Jr. Kick Tournament, Tournament Semifinals \|\| Tokyo, Japan \|\| Decision \|\| 2 \|\| 2:00 \|- style="background:#cfc;" \| 2013-03-31 \|\| Win \|\| align="left" \| Shoya Suzuki \|\| 2013 All Japan Jr. Kick Tournament, Tournament Quarterfinals \|\| Tokyo, Japan \|\| Decision \|\| 2 \|\| 2:00 \|- \|- style="background:#cfc;" \| 2013-01-13 \|\| Win \|\| align="left" \| Ryuki Goto \|\| Kennokai Amakick 9 \|\| Kurashiki, Japan \|\| KO \|\| 1 \|\| \|- \|- style="background:#cfc;" \| 2012-11-04 \|\| Win \|\| align="left" \| Renya Ishigami \|\| NJKF: Kick to The Future 8 \|\| Kurashiki, Japan \|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| 3 \|\| 2:00 \|- \|- style="background:#cfc;" \| 2012-07-29 \|\| Win \|\| align="left" \| Kyosuke Nishida \|\| NJKF \|\| Kurashiki, Japan \|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| 3 \|\| 2:00 \|- ! style=background:white colspan=9 \| \|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" \| 2012-04-15\|\| Loss \|\| align="left" \| \|\| 2012 All Japan Jr. Kick Tournament, Quarter Final \|\| Tokyo, Japan \|\| Decision \|\| 2 \|\|2:00 \|- style="background:#c5d2ea;" \| 2012-03-04 \|\| Draw \|\| align="left" \| Yahiro Kawahigashi \|\| DOUBLE IMPACT 2 \|\| Chiba, Japan \|\| Decision (Split) \|\| 2 \|\| 2:00 \|- style="background:#cfc;" \| 2011-12-24 \|\| Win \|\| align="left" \| Ko Tee Han \|\| DEEP KICK 9 \|\| Osaka, Japan\|\| TKO (Punches) \|\| 1 \|\| 0:44 \|- style="background:#fbb;" \| 2011-10-23 \|\| Loss \|\| align="left" \| Ryo Sato \|\| DEEP KICK 8 \|\| Osaka, Japan \|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| 3 \|\| 2:00 \|- ! style=background:white colspan=9 \| \|- style="background:#cfc;" \| 2011-07-31 \|\| Win \|\| align="left" \| Yusuke Yamada \|\| DEEP KICK 7 \|\| Osaka, Japan\|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| 2 \|\| 2:00 \|- style="background:#fbb;" \| 2011-04-17 \|\| Loss \|\| align="left" \| Urakami Shanghai \|\| New Japan Blood 4 \|\| Okayama, Japan\|\| Decision (Majority) \|\| 2 \|\| 2:00 \|- style="background:#cfc;" \| 2011-02-27 \|\| Win \|\| align="left" \| Yuki Kuremoto \|\| Kennokai Amakick 4, Tournament Finals \|\| Okayama, Japan\|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| 2 \|\| 2:00 \|- ! style=background:white colspan=9 \| \|- style="background:#cfc;" \| 2011-02-27 \|\| Win \|\| align="left" \| Nagisa Nitani \|\| Kennokai Amakick 4, Tournament Semifinals \|\| Okayama, Japan\|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| 2 \|\| 1:30 \|- \|- style="background:#cfc;" \| 2010-10-10 \|\| Win \|\| align="left" \| Shun Yoriki \|\| Kennokai Amakick 3 \|\| Okayama, Japan\|\| KO \|\| 2 \|\| \|- \|- style="background:#cfc;" \| 2010-07-18 \|\| Win \|\| align="left" \| Takumi Seki \|\| Kennokai Amakick 2 \|\| Okayama, Japan\|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| 2 \|\| 2:00 \|- \|- style="background:#c5d2ea;" \| 2010-04-24 \|\| Draw \|\| align="left" \| Toki Matsui \|\| Kennokai Amakick 1 \|\| Okayama, Japan\|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| 2 \|\| 2:00 \|- \|- style="background:#c5d2ea;" \| 2010-04-24 \|\| Draw \|\| align="left" \| Tsubasa Yoshikawa \|\| Kennokai Amakick 1 \|\| Okayama, Japan\|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| 2 \|\| 2:00 \|- \| colspan=9 \| Legend: See also List of male kickboxers References Japanese kickboxers 1999 births Living people Japanese male kickboxers People from Kurashiki Sportspeople from Okayama Prefecture
"Cut Me Some Slack" is a song by Paul McCartney and the surviving members of rock band Nirvana. The phrase may also refer to: "Cut Me Some Slack", a song by Chris Janson from his self-titled debut EP 2013 "Cut Me Some Slack", a song by Status Quo from Backbone, 2019
Frank Pietrzok (20 June 1964 – 3 February 2022) was a German politician. A member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, he served in the Bürgerschaft of Bremen from 1999 to 2005. He died in a paragliding accident at La Unión, Colombia, on 3 February 2022, at the age of 57. References 1964 births 2022 deaths 21st-century German politicians People from Xanten Social Democratic Party of Germany politicians Members of the Bürgerschaft of Bremen Free University of Berlin alumni Accidental deaths in Colombia Accidental deaths from falls
Wadas () is a village located at the Bener district, Purworejo Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The village gained attention nationally after recent conflicts between the inhabitants and police forces in 8 February 2022 due to the construction of Bener Dam. References Villages in Central Java
Arianne Jessica Chernock (born 1975) is an American historian specialized in modern Britain and the history of Europe. She has written two books on women's rights and the history of women in the United Kingdom. Chernock is an associate professor at Boston University. Life Chernock completed a B.A. magna cum laude in the department of history at Brown University in May 1997. She completed a M.A. (1999) and a Ph.D. (2004) in the department of history at University of California, Berkeley. Her dissertation committee chairs were Thomas W. Laqueur and Carla Hesse. Chernock was an assistant professor in the university writing program at Columbian College of Arts and Sciences from 2004 to 2006. In 2006, she joined the faculty in the at Boston University department of history as an assistant professor. She was promoted to associate professor in 2013. Selected works References Living people Place of birth missing (living people) American women historians Historians of the United Kingdom Brown University alumni University of California, Berkeley alumni 21st-century American historians Columbian College of Arts and Sciences faculty Boston University faculty 21st-century American women writers 1975 births
Robyn Dixon is an Australian-American journalist and Moscow bureau chief for The Washington Post. Early life and career Dixon was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. She graduated from Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne. Her mother is a housewife and her father is a judge in the County Court of Victoria. Since 1978, Dixon has worked as an editor for The Herald newspaper in Australia. From 1993, she worked as a Moscow correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age for four years. Since 1999, she worked as a foreign correspondent for the Los Angeles Times. In 2003, she moved with her daughter Sylvia to Johannesburg, South Africa, where she became bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times; and in 2018 she became bureau chief in Beijing, China. Since November 2019, she has been the Moscow bureau chief for The Washington Post. Dixon speaks English, Russian and French. Awards 2007 Sigma Delta Chi Award for international reporting; 2008 Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for "outstanding reporting of the lives and strife of disadvantaged people throughout the world"; 2008 Citation by the Overseas Press Club in relation to the Joe and Laurie Dine award for international reporting dealing with human rights; 2009 Batten Medal by the American Society of News Editors; 2009 Daniel Pearl Award for courage and integrity in reporting; 2016 Madeline Dane Ross Award by the Overseas Press Club for the "best international reporting in print or digital showing a concern for the human condition". References The Washington Post journalists Australian women journalists Los Angeles Times people Living people Year of birth missing (living people)
The Philippines is set to compete at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, United States, from July 7 17, 2022. Competitors Ju-jitsu Annie Ramirez Karate Junna Tsukii Muay Thai Philip Delarmino References 2022 in Philippine sport Nations at the 2022 World Games 2022
The International Conference on X-Ray Microscopy (XRM) is a biennial international conference on X-ray imaging. The scope includes a range of topics in X-ray imaging, both in the soft and hard X-ray spectrum. Synchrotron imaging is dominating, but small scale laboratory imaging is also included in many talks and posters. A number of subtopics are covered, including but not limited to X-ray microtomography, Phase-contrast X-ray imaging, Ptychography, and X-ray optics. The conference is typically five days long and held in summer. The conference is organized by an international committee and a local host organization. This local host is in most cases a synchrotron facility or an institute closely connected to a synchrotron. The host of the conference is decided two conferences in advance with a majority vote by all conference attendees. For example, the 14th XRM (2018) was decided during the 12th XRM (2014). History The initiators of XRM were the German physicist Günter Schmahl and the Hungarian-American physicist Janos Kirz. Schmahl hosted the first conference in Göttingen in 1983. XRM was for several years triennial, but has been biennial since 2008. The 2020 installment of XRM in Taiwan was postponed two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Werner Meyer-Ilse Memorial Award Werner Meyer-Ilse was the chair of the International Program Committee for XRM99, but passed away in a car accident days before the conference. In his memory XRM hands out the Werner Meyer-Ilse Memorial Award to "young scientists for exceptional contributions to the advancement of X-ray microscopy". Previous Recipients 1999: Daniel Weiss and Jianwei Miao 2002: Michael Feser 2005: Weilun Chao 2008: Anne Sakdinawat and Pierre Thibault 2010: Christian Holzner 2012: Irene Zanette and Stepan Werner 2014: Kevin Mader 2016: Junjing Deng and Matias Kagias 2018: Claire Donnelly and Marie-Christine Zdora List of XRM conference See also X-ray microscope Phase-contrast X-ray imaging Synchrotron Ptychography Günter Schmahl Notes Attendance numbers are taken from their respective proceedings. References External links XRM2005 XRM2010 XRM2016 XRM2018 XRM2022 Physics conferences
Union Grove State Park is a state park in Tama County, Iowa, United States, near the city of Gladbrook. The park, which was opened in 1938, is home to the Union Grove Lake along with a dam and a waterfall. The lake features two boat ramps, a beach, and 24-hour fishing sites. Fish living in the lake include bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, and walleye. The park also includes of hiking trails, a campground, and two cabins. Animals that can be seen within the park include deer, turkeys, and various songbirds. References State parks of Iowa Protected areas of Tama County, Iowa
The Oratorio dei Bianchi is a Baroque chapel or prayer room located on the Piazzeta dei Bianchi in the quarter of the Kalsa, within the historic centre of Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy. History This peculiar oratory is composed of diverse components incongruently linked. The main oratory was built in 1686, after a fire destroyed the prior oratory. The ground floor of the exterior is made from large stone blocks with masks sculpted in the arch keystones. The second story has a more sober facade with corinthian pilaters. The structure was built atop the site of an ancient church called della Vittoria, because the Normans had been able to enter the besieged Saracen city through a gate at this site. The confraternity or Compagnia del SS. Crocifisso was also called the Company of the bianchi or whites due to their white processional gowns. Their main charity was to accompany and minister to those condemned for execution. The interiors have stuccoes completed by the Serpotta family; but the main meeting room for the members was frescoed in 1776 by Gaspare Fumagalli in a neoclassical style. References Bianchi Neoclassical architecture in Sicily 18th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Italy
Donald Charles Hood (born 1942) is the James F. Bender Professor in Psychology and Professor of Ophthalmic Science in the Department of Psychology at Columbia University. He is editor-in-chief of Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. Hood was born in 1942 in Mineola, New York. Hood earned his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University in 1965 and his Ph.D. from Brown University in 1969. He served as vice president for the Arts and Sciences at Columbia University from 1982 to 1987 and on Brown University's Board of Fellows from 2002 to 2012. Honors and awards Member, Society of Experimental Psychologists, 1992 Honorary Sc.D., Smith College, 2000 Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 2013 Doctor of Humane Letters, Brown University, 2017 Honorary Sc.D., SUNY College of Optometry, 2019 External links References 1942 births People from Mineola, New York Fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Binghamton University alumni Brown University alumni Columbia University faculty Living people
Jean Horace Joseph Eugène de Barral; (Bourges, 1812 – Paris, 1868), better known simply as Eugène, was Count of Barral and Marquis of Montferrat. He was the husband of Luísa Margarida de Barros Portugal, whom he married in 1837. Eugène was also a 5th cousin of Napoleon Bonaparte. References 1812 births 1868 deaths People of the First French Empire 19th-century French people Brazilian nobility Titles of nobility in the Americas Marquesses of Montferrat 19th-century Brazilian people
Alexander's Ragtime Band was one of the first all-steel percussion bands in Trinidad and Tobago and is considered a forerunner of the steelband. The band was organised at the Big Yard in Newtown in western Port of Spain, and first emerged on Carnival Monday morning in 1939. Named for the film Alexander's Ragtime Band, the band was louder and more mobile than the tamboo bamboo, and represented a change in musicality. They inspired the rapid adoption of steel percussion by bands in Port of Spain, leading to the development of the steelpan. History Alexander's Ragtime Band formed from the Newtown tamboo bamboo band which was based at the Big Yard at the corner of Woodford Street and Tragarete Road in Newtown, in western Port of Spain. The Newtown tamboo bamboo band had been formed by former members of the Calvary tamboo bamboo band which had played at the Calvary Calypso Tent on located on Woodford Street. In the late 1920s or early 1930s the a calypso tent was evicted by its landlord and relocated to Picton Street, but several members shifted to lower Woodford Street where they established a stick fighting gayelle and formed a tamboo bamboo band. According to historian Kim Johnson, Alexander's Ragtime Band first emerged as part of the festivities on J'ouvert morning, 20 February 1939, from the Big Yard. Different accounts exist of when their first J'ouvert appearance took place, and Johnson notes the lack of any contemporary documentary evidence beyond a mention in the of "Eric Stowe's Bad Behaviour Rag Time Band, which was reported by to be the winner of the "Best Bamboo Band" in a 1939 Carnival Monday competition on Besson Street in Port of Spain by the Port of Spain Gazette. The band was named after the film Alexander's Ragtime Band, which was released in Trinidad in 24 November 1938, and it was mentioned by the Roaring Lion in a 1940 calypso. Since Lion's calypso would have been written before Carnival, Johnson felt confident that the band's first appearance was for J'ouvert in 1939. Impact Although steel percussion had been used in tamboo bamboo bands before 1939, and an all-steel band (later known as the Gonzalez Rhythm Makers) had come out Gonzalez in eastern Port of Spain in 1937, Alexander's Ragtime Band was the first to have more than one tone in their instruments. They were also different in their organisation and orchestration, and were much more mobile than any tamboo bamboo band. Alexander's Ragtime Band inspired other tamboo bamboo bands to discard bamboo in favour of steel instruments, which drove the rapid development of the steelpan and the steelbands. Notes References Trinidad and Tobago musical groups Musical groups established in 1939 1939 establishments in Trinidad and Tobago Steelbands
Ciarán Hinds is an Irish actor who is known for his performances on the screen and stage. He has appeared in various film and television projects, as well as in numerous stage productions. His notable films include The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), Persuasion (1995), Oscar and Lucinda (1997), Road to Perdition (2002), Munich (2005), Amazing Grace (2007), There Will Be Blood (2007), In Bruges (2008), Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), Silence (2016), First Man (2018), and Belfast (2021), the latter for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. His television roles include Gaius Julius Caesar in the series Rome, DCI James Langton in Above Suspicion, and Mance Rayder in Game of Thrones. He has continuously worked in the theatre throughout the majority of his career, having spent a major part of his time with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre, and six seasons with the Glasgow Citizens' Theatre. Film Television Theatre References Male actor filmographies British filmographies
Mystery in the Channel is a 1931 detective novel by Freeman Wills Crofts. It is the seventh book in his series of novels featuring Inspector French of Scotland Yard, a prominent figure of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction known for his methodical technique. Like much of the series it features elements of police procedural, particularly the painstaking breaking down of alibis. It was published in America the same year by Harper under the altered title Mystery in the English Channel. Synopsis During its regular Channel crossing the Newhaven-Dieppe Ferry encounters a yacht floating in its path. Further examination reveals that there are two dead bodies on board, both of whom have been shot. The yacht is taken back towards the English coast. On the way it is met by a launch, crewed only by an Irishman named Nolan who identifies the dead men and explains the background. All three are directors of a securities firm based in the City of London. They had been planning to rendezvous mid-channel and then head across to France to meet an important client. The case is turned over to Scotland Yard and Inspector French appointed to the case. The fate of the two men is made more striking by disquieting rumours that the company is about to crash. The following day this indeed happens, the company has over eight million pounds sterling in liabilities which come due, and it folds ruining thousands of people and threatening to trigger a wider international financial collapse reminiscent of the recent Wall Street Crash. Investigation proves that two other senior members of the company disappeared on the day of the murders. French and his colleagues fail to find little initial evidence at the company's Threadneedle Street headquarters and he turns to examining the two vessels still lying in police custody at Newhaven. This leads him to Dieppe and other destinations on the French coast where it appears likely the murder head next. After encountering multiple false leads, he eventually establishes a theory that after realising that the company was beyond saving, the men had been raising what capital they could, investing it in diamonds, and then planning to make off and start new lives in Argentina. However, it seems one of them double-crossed the others and killed them in cold blood. Yet, everyone with any possible motive seems to have an unbreakable alibi. References Bibliography Evans, Curtis. Masters of the "Humdrum" Mystery: Cecil John Charles Street, Freeman Wills Crofts, Alfred Walter Stewart and the British Detective Novel, 1920-1961. McFarland, 2014. Herbert, Rosemary. Whodunit?: A Who's Who in Crime & Mystery Writing. Oxford University Press, 2003. Reilly, John M. Twentieth Century Crime & Mystery Writers. Springer, 2015. 1931 British novels Novels by Freeman Wills Crofts British crime novels British mystery novels British thriller novels British detective novels Irish mystery novels Irish crime novels Collins Crime Club books Novels set in London Novels set in Kent Novels set in Sussex Novels set in France
Antonin Igau (born 9 September 2000) is a French field hockey player. Career Club level In club competition, Igau plays for Royal Antwerp in the Belgian Hockey League. Junior national team Antonin Igau made his debut for the French U–21 team in 2019. He represented the side at the EuroHockey Junior Championship in Valencia. He appeared in the team again in 2021, at the FIH Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar. At the tournament he won a bronze medal. Les Bleus Two years after his junior debut, Igau made his first appearance for Les Bleus in a test match against Belgium in Antwerp. Later that year he went on to represent the team at the EuroHockey Championships in Amsterdam. At the tournament, Igau was awarded the 'Volvo U–21 Talent of the Tournament'. Igau was named in the French squad for the 2021–22 FIH Pro League. International goals References External links 2000 births Living people French male field hockey players Male field hockey defenders Men's Belgian Hockey League players Place of birth missing (living people)
Timothy S. Dodge (1829-1883) (also known as T. S. Dodge) was a Baptist minister who served as the first president of Benedict College in South Carolina from 1871 to 1876. Early life in New England Timothy S. Dodge was born on February 22, 1829, in Fairlee, Vermont to Phineas and Rebecca Dodge. In 1850 Dodge was living with the Richard Everett family in Fairlee while continuing his studies. He attended college in the North before eventually moving outside of New England. By 1854 he was in Boston working as a clerk at the Boston and Providence Railroad. By 1857 Dodge was also serving as clerk of Tremont Temple Baptist Church in Boston, Massachusetts when he participated in the ecclesiastical trial of Rev. Isaac Smith Kalloch. Dodge also served on Boston's YMCA committee In 1863 he was working as a bookkeeper and married Elizabeth Jane Whitney, a native of Standish, Maine with Rev. Daniel C. Eddy officiating their wedding in Boston. By 1870 he was working as a salesman in Boston. Founding and Presidency of Benedict College On December 1, 1870, he and his wife arrived in Columbia, South Carolina where he was studying for Baptist ordination when he became the first president (principal) of Benedict College (then called Benedict Institute), which was co-founded by Bathsheba A. Benedict of Pawtucket, Rhode Island who provided the funds to purchase a former plantation as the site for the school. Dodge's first student was a sixty-six year old African American preacher who was a former slave. In addition to the academic and religious curriculum, Dodge helped to institute an industrial training program and helped facilitate financial support for the school from friends in Boston. While in South Carolina, Dodge's daughter Phoebe Benedect Dodge (Dolloff) was born in 1875. Later life as a pastor and death In 1879 Dodge moved to Illinois and became pastor at the Calvary Baptist Church in Mattoon, Illinois. He then served as pastor of the Grant Park Baptist Church, where he was serving at the time of his death. Timothy Dodge died at age fifty-four on June 10, 1883, in Grant Park, Illinois and was buried in Union Corners Cemetery. References 1829 births 1883 deaths 19th-century Baptist ministers Baptist abolitionists Baptist ministers from the United States University and college founders
Edoardo Vona (born 16 December 1996) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for club Imolese. Club career Born in Rome, Vona started his career on Latina Calcio and Santarcangelo youth sector. After two season for Serie D clubs Virtus Verona and Ribelle, in 2016 he joined to Lega Pro club Latina Calcio. Vona made his professional debut on 28 August 2016 against Livorno. On 9 December 2017, he signed with US Tortolì. On 18 August 2020, Vona joined Serie D club Bisceglie. He left the club in August 2020. On 8 August 2021, he returned to Serie C and signed with Imolese. Personal life His father Maurizio was also a footballer. References External links 1996 births Living people Footballers from Rome Italian footballers Association football central defenders Serie C players Serie D players Santarcangelo Calcio players U.S. Cremonese players Virtus Verona players S.S. Racing Club Roma players Latina Calcio 1932 players U.S. Castrovillari Calcio players A.S. Bisceglie Calcio 1913 players Imolese Calcio 1919 players
Gregory Parsons was wrongfully convicted in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador of murdering his mother, Catherine Carroll, in 1994. Background On New Year's Eve 1990, then 19-year-old, Gregory Parsons, was celebrating the New Year's holiday with his girlfriend Tina at her family's home. Just after midnight, Parsons telephoned his mother to wish her a Happy New Year, and told his mother that he loved her. Several hours after the conversation, Tina's father drove Parsons home to his St. John's apartment arriving at approximately 4:00 am. At approximately 10:30 pm on January 2, 1991, Gregory Parsons left his apartment with his girlfriend, and went to his mother's home on James Place in St. John's, to check on her well-being after repeatedly failing to reach her by telephone. Upon arriving at his mother's residence, Parsons attempted to open the front door, but found that it was locked. He then gained entry through a ground level front window, and once inside, he discovered his mother's bloodied body in the upstairs bathroom. Distraught and in a state of shock over the discovery, Parsons immediately called 911. Police investigation Police quickly theorized, based on their interpretation of evidence at the scene, that no forcibly entry was made to the home and concluded that Catherine Carroll's murderer was someone who knew her, or someone who had access to and was familiar with the home. An autopsy report revealed that Ms. Carroll had 53 serrated blade knife wounds, and was not sexually assaulted, which led police to believe that her murder was more likely motivated by hate or anger rather than an act of passion. Police also believed, based on the dilution of blood and water found at the scene, that Carroll's murderer had showered, while she lay dead on the bathroom floor. As police investigated the gruesome murder, they learned that Carroll was a single mother, who had raised Gregory without spousal support, and struggled with alcoholism and her own mental heath. Police also learned, that in the year's preceding the murder, Gregory and several of his friends had formed a heavy metal rock band, and often hung out in the basement of the home, practicing and listening to music, recording songs and drinking beer. After interviewing numerous people who knew Carroll, including, Gregory and his friends, who were known to have frequented the home, police began to suspect that Carroll was fearful of her son. Their theory was reinforced after interviewing Gregory's friend Brian Doyle, who described witnessing a violent fight between Gregory and his mother, and informing police of a song Greg's band had written and performed called, "Kill Your Parents". Without an alibi, and unable to account for Gregory's whereabouts from 4:00 am January 1, to 10:30 pm on January 2, police quickly zeroed in on Parsons as their primary suspect. Eight days after finding his mother's mutilated body on the bathroom floor of his childhood home, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) charged Gregory Parsons with second-degree murder in relation to his mother's death, despite no forensic evidence linking Gregory to the crime. Trial and court proceedings Based on that theory, and the steadfast belief by the police that Parsons had murdered his own mother, NL prosecutor's brought the matter to trial in 1994. With no evidence to link Parsons to the crime scene, NL prosecutor's relied heavily on an audio taped recording of Parsons' garage band's performance of the song "Kill Your Parents", which was pointed out to police in the days following the murder by Parsons' friend Brian Doyle. Robert Simmonds a St. John's based attorney, who represented Parsons at trial, said in a documentary about the case, that "This was never an impartial, objectively undertaken investigation based upon hard fact. They attempted to use this (song) as indicative of a state of mind, a state of hatred, a clear indication that he had it out for his mother, and that is without a doubt, very flimsy, very circumstantial and absolutely inconclusive." Darren Bent, a well-known former NL journalist, who covered Parsons' trial for NL's NTV News, said, in relation to the song, "When the jury heard that, I don't think there was any way, that; that case could have been won by the defense, no matter what evidence they produced." Despite the lack of evidence against Parsons, and what would later be determined as sloppy police work and a egregious case of tunnel vision; Parsons was convicted of his mother's murder and sentenced to life in prison. Appeal Following the conviction, Parsons' defense filed an appeal on his behalf with the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador. The appeals court quickly overturned the conviction and Parsons was granted bail, after serving 68 days at Her Majesty's Penitentiary, to await a second trial. However, before a new trial could commence, advancements in DNA testing, a technology that was in its infancy at the time of Carroll's murder, allowed police to test previously untested blood samples. The new testing revealed that the samples retrieved at the crime scene were from an "unknown male", and did not match Parsons, and he was conclusively cleared of the charge against him. On November 2, 1998, after seven years of living under a cloud of suspicion within the NL community, NL prosecutors declared Parsons' innocence. Second investigation The shocking revelation that the NL justice system had convicted an innocent man led to a second police investigation into the murder of Catherine Carroll. Armed with a definitive DNA sample from the crime scene, NL police began a search for a killer. With new eyes on the case, police followed previous leads, which had not been pursued, leading them to seek DNA samples from more than 150 individuals. Still unable to find the source of the DNA, Robert Johnston, the lead investigator on the second investigation into the case, received an anonymous phone call indicating that police should look closely at Gregory's childhood friend, Brian Doyle. Doyle, who was at the time living out of province, had been an individual who police had wanted to exclude in their DNA testing. Unable to locate Doyle, police retrieved a DNA sample from a relative of Doyle's, and learned that the blood sample obtained from the Carroll murder scene was related to Brian Doyle. Almost ten years after the murder of Catherine Carroll, police began to focus in on Brian Doyle, who they learned was living and working just outside Toronto, Ontario, and began a surveillance operation with the help of the Peel Regional Police, who were able to obtain Doyle's DNA from a discarded cigarette. The DNA sample from Doyle matched the unknown male DNA profile collected at the Carroll murder scene. Convinced they had Carroll's killer, Johnston, launched a full scale undercover police sting, known as "Mr. Big", with the hope that Doyle would provide police with a confession. The sting involved the use of an undercover police operative, who posed as a black market dealer selling alcohol and cigarettes out of his pick-up truck. After several days of baiting the accused, Doyle saw an opportunity to make extra money, acting as a middleman, by buying directly from the operative and selling to his co-workers. Blinded by his own greed, Doyle became more involved in the elaborate police operation, and eventually offered to kill the undercover operative's fictional wife, in an effort to prove his loyalty to his newly found crime boss. The sting proved invaluable, as Doyle eventually agreed to a meet with the head of the fictional crime family, where he ultimately provided intimate details of the Carroll murder and described the crime in gruesome detail. Unbeknownst to Doyle, Johnston and Peel Regional police inspector Mike McMullin were sitting in an adjacent room video and audio recording the entire interaction. Confession and retrieval of murder weapon In 2001, Brian Doyle was arrested and returned to NL, where he provided police with a confession to the murder of Catherine Carroll. In addition to the confession, Doyle led police to the disposal site of the murder weapon, in which police were able to recover the knife that was used to kill Carroll ten years previous. In 2002, Brian Doyle pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 18 years. Aftermath In November of 1998, NL's then Justice Minister, Chris Decker announced that the province of NL had asked retired NL Justice Nathaniel Noel to conduct a review of the investigation and prosecution of Gregory Parsons. However, the NL government suspended the review after Parsons initiated a civil action against the province. In February of 2002, the government of NL, paid $650,000 in compensation to Parsons, stating that the compensation was on humanitarian grounds, and not an admission of wrongdoing by the Crown. In 2003, the government of NL appointed former Supreme Court of Canada Justice Antonio Lamer, to lead an inquiry into the wrongful conviction of Parsons, and two other NL men (Randy Druken and Ronald Dalton), who had been wrongfully convicted in other murder cases. In 2004, the government of NL, increased the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's operating budget by approximately five million dollars, primarily to implement a police training program in partnership with NL's Memorial University. The desire and decision for the Province of NL, to recruit and train police officers was directly related to the then ongoing Lamer inquiry, which was revealing a NL police force that was ill-equipped and improperly trained. In April of 2005, during hearings for the Lamer inquiry, the Newfoundland and Labrador Crown Attorney's office apologized to Parsons for the role they played in his prosecution. Parsons' then lawyer Jerome Kennedy, said at the time, that the Crown's apology did not go far enough stating; that he didn't hear prosecutor's Colin Flynn, Bern Coffey, Wayne Gorman or Cathy Knox, apologize for allowing hearsay evidence to be used against Parsons. In September of 2005, NL's then Justice Minister, Tom Marshall, announced that the government of NL, was providing an additional $650,000 in compensation to Parsons after reviewing statements made by Justice Lamar. During the inquiry, Lamar noted that he had concerns regarding the original compensation package offered to Parsons indicating that Parsons' ten year ordeal had left him in dire financial need, and that he most likely instructed his counsel to accept a compensation package that was less than adequate, given the level of emotional and financial hardship he endured. In 2006, Antonio Lamer released his report into the wrongful conviction's of Gregory Parsons, Randy Druken and Ronald Dalton. Lamer's report was highly critical of the RNC, and the NL Crown Attorneys Office, characterizing the prosecution of Parsons as "excessive zeal" and describing the RNC's handling of the case as a runaway train,' fueled by tunnel vision and picking up many passengers along the way." The Lamer report contained 45 recommendations, many of which, were directed at the RNC. In January of 2007, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported that the government of NL had spent upwards of $11 million in relation to the mishandling of the Parsons, Druken and Dalton wrongful convictions, and noted that costs would continue to mount. In 2007, the NL government announced it was launching an internal investigation into the NL Crown Attorneys Office, stemming from the Lamar inquiry. In April of 2010, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary became the first North American police department to introduce the use of the PEACE interviewing technique, in relation to the interrogation of individuals suspected of crimes. The adoption of the PEACE interviewing method was a direct result of recommendations stemming from the Lamer inquiry. In June of 2010, Ab Singleton, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's lead investigator in the original Catherine Carroll murder investigation was promoted to the deputy chief of police of the RNC, sparking harsh criticism from Parsons. Personal life Gregory Parsons married his longtime girlfriend Tina, and together the couple had two children, Josh and Zachary. Parsons went on to become a NL firefighter with the St. John's Regional Fire Department were he currently holds the rank of lieutenant. In 2021, Parsons was named St. John's Firefighter of the year. Advocacy Parsons is a vocal advocate for the wrongfully accused, and continues to raise questions in relation to the handling of his mother's murder case and prosecution. In 2021, Parsons alluded to misconduct within the NL Crown Attorneys Office, alleging that prosecutors failed in their responsibility to properly prosecute his mother's murderer, by not opting to charge Brian Doyle with first-degree murder despite evidence that supported premeditation. Parsons and his wife Tina continue to seek justice for the murder of Catherine Carroll and remain highly critical of the Canadian justice system, including the Correctional Service of Canada. Parsons regularly attends, and provides victim impact statements at parole hearings in relation to Brian Doyle, where he continues to speak out against his release. In April of 2020, Brian Doyle was granted day parole from the minimum security William Head Institution in British Columbia. Parsons was restricted from attending the hearing due to COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time of Doyle's release. In April of 2021, Doyle's day parole was revoked after breaching the conditions of his release. During the hearing Parsons read a 30-page victim impact statement to the parole board, which included previously unreported evidence against Doyle. Parsons stated that the NL Crown prosecutor only selected 31 pages of transcript from the video that was obtained in the Mr. Big police sting, Parsons stated that Doyle's admission to the murder included acts that clearly spoke to Doyle's premeditated intent to kill Catherine Carroll, and that the transcript of the video also revealed that Doyle had a previous criminal record for crimes he committed while living in the United States, during the time that police were unaware of his involvement in the Carroll murder. Parsons stated, that he will never find peace and suffers with post-traumatic stress disorder over his ordeal, "If it wasn't for the corruption within the Newfoundland justice system, Brian Doyle would have been tried for first-degree murder, sentenced to life in prison, locked in a cage without parole for at least 25 years and I wouldn't have to endure this over and over." In June of 2021, the Parole Board of Canada upheld its decision to revoke Brian Doyle's day parole. Parsons attended the hearing where he said, "It takes a little piece of me, but I will never stop fighting for my mom." References Year of birth missing (living people) Living people People from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Canadian firefighters Overturned convictions in Canada People wrongfully convicted of murder
Dejan Kovačević (; 1937–2021) was an engineer and politician in Serbia. He was director of the bridge-building company Mostogradnja, served in the National Assembly of Serbia from 1994 to 1997, and was a minister in the Government of Serbia from 1997 to 2001. Kovačević was a member of the Socialist Party of Serbia (Socijalistička partija Srbije, SPS). Early life and private career Kovačević was born in Banja Luka, in what was then the Vrbas Banovina of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. He graduated from the University of Belgrade Faculty of Civil Engineering and worked as an engineer in the construction of the Đerdap hydroelectric power plant, the Belgrade–Bar railway, and the Gazela Bridge, as well as for projects in Algeria, Iraq, and Mozambique. He later became director of Mostogradnja in Belgrade. In July 1992, against the backdrop of the ongoing Yugoslav Wars and international sanctions, Kovačević announced that a planned Belgrade bypass for fast transit from the Middle East to Western Europe would be postponed indefinitely. Three months later, he expressed concern that lower-than-expected cement production was hindering the country's infrastructure projects and urged construction firms to "use all legal possibilities to provide necessary building material and respect the deadlines." He was able to report in December 1997 that 1,110 kilometres of trunk, regional, and local roads had been constructed in Serbia in the previous year. He received in the third position on the SPS's list for the smaller, redistributed division of Palilula in the 1997 parliamentary election; the list won four seats, and he did not receive a mandate for a new assembly term. The Socialist Party won the election with fewer seats than in 1993, due in part to a strong performance by the far-right Serbian Radical Party (Srpska radikalna stranka, SRS). In February 1998, the SPS formed a new coalition government with the SRS and the Yugoslav Left (Jugoslovenska Levica, JUL). Kovačević was promoted to construction minister, with many of the same responsibilities as before. He also served as a member of the Kosovo and Metohija provisional executive council. During the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, Kovačević was a key minister in charge of rebuilding demolished and damaged installations. Following the conflict, he appeared at a number of high-profile re-openings of bridges and highways, including in Novi Sad, Subotica, Leskovac, and Biljanovac (where a bridge over the Ibar River had been reconstructed). Kovačević speculated in late 1999 that inflation in Serbia had been "orchestrated from abroad" as a continued act of aggression against the country. After the fall of Yugoslavian president Slobodan Milošević in October 2000, Serbia established a transitional government pending new elections. The government consisted of members of the SPS, the Democratic Opposition of Serbia (Demokratska opozicija Srbije, DOS), and the Serbian Renewal Movement (Srpski pokret obnove, SPO); Kovačević continued to serve as construction minister in the transitional period. For the 2000 Serbian parliamentary election, the entire country was counted as a single electoral division and all mandates were awarded to candidates at the discretion of the sponsoring parties or coalitions. Kovačević appeared in the ninety-fifth position on the SPS's list, which was mostly alphabetical. The list won thirty-seven seats, and he was not chosen for the party's delegation. His ministerial term ended in January 2001, when a new ministry was formed consisting only of DOS members. Belgrade city politics Kovačević appeared on the SPS's list for the City Assembly of Belgrade in the 2008 Serbian local elections. During the campaign, he appeared with mayoral candidate Žarko Obradović for a pledge to construct three new bridges. The list won six seats, and he was not awarded a mandate. Death Kovačević died in Belgrade in March 2021. SPS leader Ivica Dačić praised him as a "comrade-in-arms and builder." References 1937 births 2021 deaths People from Banja Luka Politicians from Belgrade Members of the National Assembly of Serbia Government ministers of Serbia Socialist Party of Serbia politicians
Meds may refer to: Medications, drugs to treat or prevent diseases Meds (album), an album by the rock band Placebo Meds (song), the title track of that album Meds (tribe), that is, the Med people of South Asia
Benjamin Marqué (born 11 August 2000) is a French field hockey player. Career Club level In club competition, Marqué plays for Royal Daring in the Belgian Hockey League. Junior national team Benjamin Marqué made his debut for the French U–21 team in 2017. He represented the side at the EuroHockey Junior Championship II in Saint Petersburg, where he won a gold medal. He represented the team again in 2019 at the EuroHockey Junior Championship in Valencia. In 2021 he won a bronze medal with the team at the FIH Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar. Les Bleus Benjamin Marqué made his debut for Les Bleus in 2021 at the EuroHockey Championships in Amsterdam. Later that year he was also named in the French squad for the season three of the FIH Pro League. International goals References External links 2000 births Living people French male field hockey players Male field hockey defenders Men's Belgian Hockey League players Place of birth missing (living people)
The 2022 Argentinian protest is an ongoing protest in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, thousands of protesters urging the government not to sign a loan revision agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Argentine government is in talks with the IMF to review a 44 billion deal. The loan was taken in 2018 when Mauricio Macri was president and signed a 57 billion loan agreement, the largest loan in IMF history. 44 billion has been paid, but President Alberto Fernández, who took over the presidency in 2020, has refused to make further payments and has called for a renegotiation of the debt. Under the current agreement, 19 billion will have to be paid in the next two years, 2022 and 2023. References 2022 in Argentina 2022 protests Ongoing protests Protests in Argentina
Sheikh Ahmad Beheshti , (born 1935) is an Iranian Ayatollah. He was the president of Qom University. He represented the people of Fars Province in the first and second terms in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, as well as the third, fourth, and fifth terms of the Assembly of Experts. Early life and education Ahmad Beheshti was born on 1935 in Miyan Deh, Fasa, Fars province. He was born into a religious family, his father, Hajj Sheikh Abdul Majid Beheshti, was a Shia cleric and prayer leader in his hometown. He was described by people in his hometown as being a pious and humble man, who was very well connected to the people in that area. He also dug his own grave in his hometown, he slept in it for 2 days to remind himself of death. Ahmad first began his Islamic studies with his father, and then with the advice of his father he attended the Agha Baba Khan Seminary in Shiraz in 1949. While there, he was taught by Hossein Ayatollahi and others. He stayed there until 1954, before attending the Khan School in Shiraz, where he was taught by Seyed Noureddin Hosseini Shirazi, and several other big scholars in the region. Finally, the last school in Shiraz he attended was the Hashemieh School in 1956. In 1959, he finally migrated to Qom to further his Islamic studies in Qom Seminary. While in Qom, he took major emphasis in Islamic philosophy, as well as the main subjects such as Islamic jurisprudence and others to attain Ijtihad. He was taught by many esteemed scholars such as Mohaghegh Damad, Ruhollah Khomeini, and Hossein Borujerdi. After becoming an Ayatollah, Ahmad then attended the Kharazmi University in Tehran to study Philosophy. In 1966, he obtained a PhD in Philosophy, Morteza Motahhari was one of his professors in the university. He then returned to Qom, to teach Islam in the seminaries as well as being a professor in universities in Tehran and Qom. Teachers Throughout his life, Ahmad Beheshti had many teachers, here are some of them. Political activities and responsibilities Before the 1979 Iranian revolution, Ahmad Beheshti was against the Pahlavi dynasty. He received several travel bans for his sentiment against the Shah, as well as being arrested. After the revolution, Ahmad was elected by the people of Fars province to represent them in the Iranian Parliament for two terms. He was the president of University of Qom from 2010 to 2013 after the death of Ayatollah Khorramabadi. Asghar Dirbaz was then chosen to take over him after he resigned from the position. He represents the people of Fars for the Assembly of Experts for Leadership since 1998. Since 2014, he has also been the Imam of Friday Prayer in Miyan Deh, Fasa. Works Behehsti has published and translated many works. Here is the list of his works. Books published Books translated The Answer to the Doubts About the Shiite School (1992) Existence and its Causes (2004) Steps to Advertising (2005) Abstraction (Explanation of the Seventh Pattern from Ibn Sina's book of Signs and Warnings) (2006) Articles published See also List of Ayatollahs List of members in the Third Term of the Council of Experts List of members in the Fourth Term of the Council of Experts List of members in the Fifth Term of the Council of Experts References 1935 births Living people Ayatollahs Shia scholars of Islam Iranian Shia clerics Shia clerics Members of the Assembly of Experts Iranian Shia Muslims People from Fars Province Islamic Consultative Assembly Iranian philosophers Iranian clerics
is a Japanese multimedia franchise created by Hato. It consisted of an anime television series produced by Shin-Ei Animation and a video game developed by Tokyotoon and published by Hobibox and Shiravune. The former aired from October to December 2019, while the latter was released in January 2020. Characters Media Anime The series was first announced by Tokyotoon and Shin-Ei Animation in July 2019. The series was created and scripted by Hato, with Shin-Ei Animation producing the animation, Hirofumi Ogura directing, Eku Takeshima designing the characters, and Yūki Kishida composing the music. The series theme song is "#Null*Peta", performed by the main cast members. The series aired from October 4 to December 20, 2019. Internationally, the series is licensed by Crunchyroll outside of Asia. Episode list Video game A video game for the franchise was announced at the same time as the anime. Titled Null & Peta: Invasion of the Queen Bug, the game was released on PC on January 30, 2020. It was developed by Tokyotoon and published by Hobibox and Shiravune. Reception Gary Hartley from Honest Gamers criticized the gameplay of the game as barebones while praising the visuals and characters. Azario Lopez of Noisy Pixel had similar feelings as Hartley, though also criticized the game for its text not always fitting in the text boxes. Notes References External links 2019 anime television series debuts 2019 anime ONAs AT-X (TV network) original programming Crunchyroll Mass media franchises Mass media franchises introduced in 2019 Shin-Ei Animation Video games developed in Japan Windows games Windows-only games
Corentin Sellier (born 29 May 2001) is a French field hockey player. Career Junior national team Corentin Sellier made his debut for the French U–21 team in 2019 at the EuroHockey Junior Championship in Valencia. In 2021 he won a bronze medal with the team at the FIH Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar. Les Bleus Sellier made his debut for Les Bleus in 2021 at the EuroHockey Championships in Amsterdam. Later that year he was also named in the French squad for the season three of the FIH Pro League. References External links 2001 births Living people French male field hockey players Male field hockey forwards Place of birth missing (living people)
Thomas J. Christensen is an American political scientist. He is the James T. Shotwell Professor of International Relations and interim dean of the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University. Biography Christensen received his B.A. with honors from Haverford College, M.A. in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania, and Ph.D. in political science from Columbia University. Among his advisers at Columbia was Robert Jervis. His research interests include international relations, security, and the international relations of East Asia. He coined the terms Chain ganging and Buck passing in international relations with Jack Snyder. From 2006 to 2008, he also served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Christensen taught at Cornell University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, where he co-founded the China in the World program with Harvard professor Alastair Ian Johnston in 2004. He was the William P. Boswell Professor of World Politics of Peace and War at Princeton before joining the Columbia faculty in fall 2018. He has been described as a China expert by numerous Chinese and American publications. Gideon Rose called his views on the international system as neorealist. Christensen served as a founding member of the Academic Advisory Council of the Schwarzman Scholars program. He was also a silver medalist of the 2016 Arthur Ross Book Award from the Council on Foreign Relations. References Living people Haverford College alumni University of Pennsylvania alumni Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences alumni Cornell University faculty Massachusetts Institute of Technology faculty Princeton University faculty Columbia University faculty American political scientists American academic administrators
The Organization of Islamic Capitals and Cities (OICC ; ), formerly known as Organization of Islamic Capitals, is one of the affiliated organs and nonprofit organization of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation focused on preservation and promotion of cultural heritage of the capitals and largest cities of the 56 member states. It also works for the promotion of capacity building programs by coordinating with the member states for the development of international relations among the member states. Headquartered in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, it primarily works for the development of cities than whole country. It is principally focused on urban areas dedicated to sustainable development in the member capitals. History The Organization of Islamic Capitals and Cities was introduced as an affiliated institution by adopting a resolution no. 9/9-P. The resolution was formally adopted by the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in the 9th session held in Dakar, Senegal on 17 May 1998 followed by the hijiri 24 April 1978. The 10th session was held in Fez, Morocco on 8 March 1979 followed by hijri 10 June 1399 where a resolution no. 25/10-P was adopted. It was formally established as Organization of Islamic Capitals in 1400 hijri corresponding 1980. The summit was attended by Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Mecca between 11 and 12, 1400 rabiʽ al-awwal followed by 29 and 30 January 1980. The organisation was ratified on the same date with amendments to appoint administrative council and secretary general. However, its original name was revised by a resolution no. 5/2-G by the 2nd season of general conference which was held in Islamabad, Pakistan between 14 and 16, 1402 jumada al-thani corresponding 8 and 10 April 1982. Awards established The organisation also distribute annual awards such as Municipal Services Award for organisations and groups working in the respective fields. References Organisation of Islamic Cooperation affiliated agencies 1980 establishments in Saudi Arabia Non-profit organisations based in Saudi Arabia International cultural organizations
Albert Valdemar (Atte) Willberg (30 December 1884 – 14 February 1935) was a Finnish architect. References 1884 births 1935 deaths 20th-century Finnish architects 19th-century Finnish architects Architects from Helsinki
Stanislas Branicki (born 9 April 2002) is a French field hockey player. Personal life Stanislas Branicki has an older brother, Maximilien, who also plays international hockey for France. Career Club level In club competition, Branicki plays for Royal Orée in the Belgian Hockey League. Junior national team Stanislas Branicki made his debut for the French U–21 team in 2021 at the FIH Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar. At the tournament he won a bronze medal. Les Bleus Branicki made his debut for Les Bleus in 2021 during a test match against Belgium in Antwerp. Later that year he was also named in the French squad for the season three of the FIH Pro League. References External links 2002 births Living people French male field hockey players Male field hockey defenders Place of birth missing (living people) Brussel
The adoption of plug-in electric vehicles in Iceland is the second highest in the world after Norway, and fully supported by the government. As of 2015, sales of electric vehicles in Iceland are the second-highest in the world, behind Norway; sales tripled between 2010 and 2015. Electric vehicles are a key component of the country's environmental policy and compliance with the Paris Agreement. Sales of electric vehicles In July 2017, there were 1,400 fully electric vehicles and 1,700 hybrid vehicles in usage in Iceland, equivalent to 1.5% of all vehicles in the country. New registrations of electric and hybrid vehicles grew by 186% between June 2016 and June 2017. Electric vehicles make up 9% of all new car sales, with 3.2% being fully electric and 5.8% hybrid. This is the second-highest percentage of the world behind Norway at 34.7%. Since 2012, there has been no value-added tax on electric vehicles. The exemption has been extended several times since it entered into force. Public transportation In early 2017, Strætó bs announced their purchase of four electric buses from Chinese manufacturer Yutong. The range of the buses is approximately , which is equivalent to 17 service-hours. References Iceland Road transport in Iceland
Jhuma Limbu is a Nepali folk musician and music researcher. She has been actively researching about various Nepali folk music genres and instruments. She has released multiple albums. She has also released an audio version of Mundhum, the Limbu religious scripture. She trained under Amber Gurung, a famous Nepali musician who composed the Nepali national anthem. Early life and education Limbu was born in Dhungesanghu VDC (now Maiwakhola rural municipality) of Taplejung district in Eastern Nepal as the youngest child among six siblings. She started singing by participating in Dhan Nach, a folk dance and music custom among Limbu community. A song called Palam is sung while performing the dance. After completing her SLC level education in 2001, she moved to Kathmandu. She passed the voice test in Radio Nepal and decided to stay in Kathmandu. She then joined Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus but left after some time because of the dissatisfaction of how music classes were conducted there. She joined Lalit Kala. Music career While studying in Lalit Kala, she started taking classes under classical musician Chandan Kumar Shrestha. She released her first album Eh Saila under his mentorship. She then started training under Amber Gurung. Her second album Amber Sangeet was a tribute to her mentor. All songs of the album except one (composed by Ratna Shamsher Thapa) were composed by Gurung. She collaborated with Gurung's son, Kishor Gurung while producing the album. In 2014, she released an album titled Khaasaam which consists of solo and ensemble performances based on Limbu culture. She is a part of Raithane Sangeet Abhiyan, a movement for conservation and promotion of Nepali folk music. She has also researched and documented about various singing methods of indigenous communities and folk instruments used throughout Nepal. She was honoured by Yakhung Yuwa Manch, Lalitpur for her contribution in preserving folk music. She alongside Ganga Thapa composed the music for Jaar, 2022 Nepali film based on a story by Indra Bahadur Rai. The film is directed by Phurba Tshering Lama and starred Anoop Bikram Shahi, Geetanjali Thapa, Saugat Malla. Discography Albums Eh Saila Amber Sangeet Khaasaam (Sounds of Mundhum; 2014) Singles Aaiyaani (with Ashok Mukarung) Kati Lagu Tero Pachi (with Dipak Jangam) Latthai Pare Ma Dante Mohanima (with Ashok Rasik) Saaili Morilai (with Ashok Mukarung) Timilai Bhetna Aauda References 21st-century Nepalese musicians 21st-century Nepalese women singers Limbu people People from Taplejung District Living people Year of birth missing (living people)
Mattéo Desgouillons (born 21 January 2000) is a French field hockey player. Club career Desgouillons played for Girondins de Bordeaux and Montrouge in France. He moved to La Gantoise in the Men's Belgian Hockey League in the summer of 2021. International career Junior national team Mattéo Desgouillons made his debut for the French U–21 team in 2019 at the EuroHockey Junior Championship in Valencia. In 2021 he won a bronze medal with the team at the FIH Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar. Les Bleus Desgouillons made his debut for Les Bleus in 2021 during a test match against Belgium in Antwerp. He went on to compete at the EuroHockey Championships in Amsterdam later that year. He was also named in the French squad for the season three of the FIH Pro League. References External links 2000 births Living people French male field hockey players Male field hockey defenders Men's Belgian Hockey League players Place of birth missing (living people)
Aeronaves de Puerto Rico was a short-lived Puerto Rican airline company which operated from November of 1982 to 1983. The airline was initially certified to fly between Rafael Hernandez Airport in Aguadilla and the United States city of Newark, New Jersey. Later on, flights were begun from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, New York, using a Boeing 707 jet. The airline's trademark, consisting of a local coqui frog inside a circle, was first filed on November 10, 1982. An unsuccessful attempt at reviving Aeronaves with the slightly changed name of "Aeronaves de P.R." was made during 2003, and the airline has not been revived since. Destinations Fleet Boeing 707 See also Air Caribbean Caribair Culebra Air Services Dorado Wings Oceanair Prams Air Prinair Puertorriquena de Aviacion Vieques Air Link Airlines with a similar name Aeronaves de Mexico Aeronaves del Peru Aeronaves Dominicanas External links 1982 establishments in Puerto Rico 1983 disestablishments in Puerto Rico Defunct airlines of Puerto Rico Airlines of Puerto Rico Puerto Rican brands
Silence for the Murderer is a 1949 detective novel by the writer Freeman Wills Crofts. It is the twenty seventh entry in his series of novels featuring Inspector French, a Scotland Yard detective of the Golden Age known for his methodical technique. The book attempt to create more complex characterisation than was usual in the series. Synopsis After leaving the army the raffish Frank Roscoe manages to secure employment in the household of a wealthy invalid. Seeing a chance for a scam he enlists the help of Dulcie Heath to assist him. Dulcie has been waiting for Frank to marry her when he returns from the army. However, her suspicions are raised when his employer dies and she suspects Frank of planning to marry his daughter for the inerhitance. References Bibliography Evans, Curtis. Masters of the "Humdrum" Mystery: Cecil John Charles Street, Freeman Wills Crofts, Alfred Walter Stewart and the British Detective Novel, 1920-1961. McFarland, 2014. Herbert, Rosemary. Whodunit?: A Who's Who in Crime & Mystery Writing. Oxford University Press, 2003. Reilly, John M. Twentieth Century Crime & Mystery Writers. Springer, 2015. 1949 British novels Novels by Freeman Wills Crofts British crime novels British mystery novels British thriller novels British detective novels Hodder & Stoughton books Novels set in London Irish mystery novels Irish crime novels
Coenoemersa limosa, commonly known as Thurber's bog orchid, is a terrestrial orchid of Guatemala, Mexico and the United States. Description Coenoemersa limosa plants are 30-165 cm tall. They have several leaves, up to 28 cm long at the base but gradually getting shorter with the upper leaves having a bract-like appearance. Flowering time is from June to August, with some plants getting up to 200 green to yellowish green flowers in a dense to lax spike. All petals including the lip have an entire margin. There is a thin and long (8-25 mm) nectar spur. Distribution and habitat Coenoemersa limosa grows in Arizona and New Mexico in the US, as well as in Mexico and Guatemala. It's habitat is open, marshy forests at higher elevation (1800-2500 m, up to 4000 m in Central America). It can often be found in seeps or growing at stream banks. Taxonomy Coenoemersa limosa was first described by John Lindley in 1840 as Platanthera limosa and as Habenaria thurberi (hence the common name) by Asa Gray in 1868. It was moved to the new genus Coenoemersa in 2010. References Orchids of the United States
Syed Mohammad Dastagir Husain Bangladeshi lawyer and former justice of the High Court Division of Bangladesh Supreme Court. Early life Husain's father, Syed A. B. Mahmud Hossain, was the second Chief Justice of Bangladesh. Career On 6 August 2006, Husain issued an order on extrajudicial killings and asked Rapid Action Battalion and Bangladesh Police on why they should not be directed to protect the lives of people in their custody. Husain and 18 other judges opposed a High Court Division order that asked the government to make 10 judges position permanent who were denied by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party government. Husain was one judge out the 19 who was appoint by an Awami League government while the rest were appointment was done by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. On 29 October 2009, Husain and Justice Md Rais Uddin granted bail AKM Rafiqul Islam, officer in-charge of Motijheel Police Station in the 2005 murder case of Kamrul Islam Momin. On 17 January 2016, Husain and Justice AKM Shahidul Huq issued an order to investigate torture of an assistant director of Bangladesh Bank, Golam Rabbi by Masud Shikder, Sub-Inspector of Mohammadpur Police Station in order to extort money from the bank official. Husain and Justice AKM Shahidul Huq ordered the halting of 72 cases against Mahfuz Anam, the editor of The Daily Star on 11 April 2016. On 13 April, Husain and Justice AKM Shahidul Huq declared mandatory registration biometric data for SIM cards to be legal. On 6 September 2016, Husain told a audience in the University of Rajshahi that the government was ignoring the Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha request to create a separate secretariat for the Supreme Court and that was harming the ability of the court to be independent. Husain and Justice Md Ataur Rahman Khan issued an order in August 2017 halting the reappointment of Abu Saleh Sheikh Mohammad Zahirul Haque as law secretary. On 29 January 2018, Husain and Justice Md Ataur Rahman Khan, transferred the Officer in Charge of Lohagara Police Station for issuing an arrest warrant against a suspect already in custody. References Living people Bangladeshi lawyers Supreme Court of Bangladesh justices
Eliot Hugo Curty (born 18 September 1998) is a French field hockey player. Career Club level In club competition, Curty plays for Royal Orée in the Belgian Hockey League. Les Bleus Curty made his debut for Les Bleus in 2017 during a test series against Germany in Hamburg. In 2021 Curty competed at the EuroHockey Championships in Amsterdam. Later that year he was also named in the French squad for the season three of the FIH Pro League. Junior national team Eliot Curty made his debut for the French U–21 team in 2019 at the EuroHockey Junior Championship in Valencia, Spain. References External links 1998 births Living people French male field hockey players Male field hockey midfielders Place of birth missing (living people)
Homesick is the upcoming second studio album by English indie rock band Sea Girls. The album will be released on 25 March 2022 under Polydor. Release and promotion On 9 August 2021, the band announced that their sophomore album, Homesick, was set for release on 14 January 2022, but then was delayed until 25 March 2022. The first single "Sick" was released the same date as the new album announcement. On 15 October 2021, they released the second single "Again Again". On 18 November 2021, the third single, "Hometown", was released along with the launching of a short Homesick documentary titled "Brixton at Night", that featured fan interviews and live performance clips from the band's sold-out headline show at London's O2 Academy Brixton. On 21 January 2022, they released another single, "Sleeping With You". The fifth single off the album, "Lonely", was released on 15 February 2022, accompanied with a music video starring JoJo Macarri. Track listing References 2022 albums Polydor Records albums
Lihong Qin is a Chinese business executive. He is a co-founder and CEO of the electric car manufacturer NIO. Early life and education Qin received his bachelor's degree and a master's degree in law from Peking University, in 1996 and 1999, respectively, and a second master's degree in public policy from Harvard University in 2001. Career From 2003 to 2005, Qin worked as a senior consultant and project manager at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and as deputy brand manager in the marketing department of Procter & Gamble (Guangzhou) Ltd. He then served as deputy general manager of Anhui Chery Automobile Sales and Service Company from 2005 to 2008. Between 2008 and 2014, Qin was Chief Marketing Officer and executive director of Longfor Properties Co. Ltd, a leading real estate development and investment company in China. Since 2014, he has been co-founder and CEO of NIO. References Living people NIO (car company) people Chinese founders of automobile manufacturers Peking University alumni Chinese chief executives in the automobile industry Harvard Kennedy School alumni
Gabor Korvin (born in 1942 in Hungary) is a Hungarian Mathematician. He served as a professor at the Department of Earth Sciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. His main areas of research interest include fractal geometry in the earth sciences, statistical rock physics and mathematical geophysics. He is a well-known Applied Mathematician, Geophysicist, Petrophysicist, Historian. At KFUPM he was Coordinator of the Reservoir Characterization Research Group. As Professor, he taught Reservoir Characterization, Seismic Stratigraphy, Petrophysics & Well logging, Solid Earth Geophysics, Geoelectric Exploration, Reflection Seismology, Inverse Problems, Geostatistics and Reservoir Characterization. Fractal Models in the Earth Sciences by Gabor Korvin was one of the earlier books on the application of Fractals in the Earth Sciences. Education Ph.D. in geophysics, Univ. Heavy Industries, Miskolc, Hungary, 1978 M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics, Univ. Nat. Sciences, Budapest, Hungary, 1966 Graduate Diploma in Islamic Studies, Univ. New England, Armidale, Australia, 1998 Employment 1966–1985, Exploration seismologist and software developer in the Hungarian Geophysical Institute, Budapest 1986–1991, Senior Lecturer, University of Adelaide, Australia 1994–2016, Professor of Geophysics, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia. Books Korvin, G., "Fractal Models in the Earth Sciences" References Hungarian academics 1942 births Living people
"Finché non mi seppelliscono" () is a song by Italian singer Blanco. It was written by Blanco and Michelangelo, and produced by Michelangelo. The song was included in Blanco's debut album Blu celeste and released as a radio single on 12 November 2021 by Island Records. The song peaked at number 3 on the FIMI single chart and was certified platinum in Italy. Personnel Credits adapted from Tidal. Michelangelo – producer, composer Blanco – associated performer, author, vocals Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References 2021 singles 2021 songs Island Records singles Blanco (singer) songs
The PV Pyap is a tourist paddle vessel operating within Swan Hill's Pioneer Settlement. Originally launched as a barge in July 1896 at Mannum, the Pyap was completed as a paddle steamer in late 1897 and operated on the Murray River. In 1970, the Pyap was purchased by Toby Henson and refitted with a diesel enginge, with the intention of relocation to the Pioneer Settlement. History Construction and early history The Pyap was first launched, built as a barge by Mesers. W Westergarde and Sons, at the Mannum Dry Dock on Saturday 18 July 1896. She was constructed with the intention that "should the trade warrant it she [could] at any time be easily converted into a steamer by the addition of the necessary machinery". By early October 1897 the Pyap had been completed as a paddle steamer, now fitted with a 10-horsepower Marshall & Sons 2-cylinder geared steam engine. She was recorded at this time as being "the lightest draught river steamer afloat on the Murray". She was also advertised as featuring four cabins, a general store on deck, a dining saloon, and "two nice comfortable sleeping berths on the hurricane deck". She left Milang for her maiden voyage on Tuesday 21 Setpember, 1897. She was recorded in mid-October as having collected several loads of wool from Wellington Lodge, Nalpa, and Sir W Jervois' stations. Life as a hawking steamer On Saturday 30 September 1899, the PS Pyap saw incident when the son of J Bails, aged 10 years, fell overboard while the vessel was traveling at a rate of five miles per hour. Son of C Wallace, Hubert Wallace, jumped in and bought the victim to safety. In June 1901, it was reported that the Pyap "ran against sandbanks several times before reaching Morgan". On August 20, 1908, the vessel met trouble when three miles from her departure location of Murray Bridge a driving gear broke, rendering her machinery useless. With Captain W Sladden at the helm, a line was fixed to a small gum tree on the adjoining swamp. Due to the strain of the vessel and the wind, the tree was unearthed by its roots, with the paddle steamer continuing at the mercy of the current and wind. Fortunately, a large fallen gum tree arrested the vessel's course, and the only resulting damage was a broken paddle box. The Pyap was steaming again within 12 hours. It was reported by The Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser in 1909 that while under the ownership of Eudunda Co-operative Company, the original steam engine of the PS Pyap was removed and sold under the recommendation of Capt. Oliver. This was replaced with the original enginge from the PS Victor; an 1892 Garrett and Sons 16 horsepower 2-cylinder compound semi-portable steam engine that consumed 10 to 12 tons of wood a day (while steaming an average of 16 hours a day at 8 miles an hour). In the first 18 months that the Eudunda Co-operative Company owned the Pyap, they spent over £700 on altercations and improvements. She was reported at this time as being a hawking steamer, carrying over £2000 worth of fresh produce, groceries, and the latest fashion. During the 1940s, the Pyap was owned and operated by Captain William Grimwood 'Pop' Collins and his wife Amy Collins. Relocation to the Pioneer Settlement The PS Pyap was brought to the Pioneer Settlement in Swan Hill in 1970 to be converted to a tourist vessel. Prior to arrival, the Pyap was fitted with a 225 hp GM671 Gray Marine diesel engine, replacing her steam engine (and rendering her a paddle vessel). The vessel sank shortly after arrival, as cracks in her hull had allowed water to seep into the bilge over time. The original timber in the composite hull was replaced with steel, and she resumed operation in 1971. In February 1977, the Pyap became stranded in mud on the Murray River near Swan Hill when the river level dropped to below 30 cm. Despite efforts made by Captain Ed Hazelman to cut a channel in the mud with a home-made dredge, she remained stranded until a downpour of rain in April 1977 raised the river level sufficiently to refloat the vessel. Following this ordeal, the Pyap returned to working back and forth the 13 km of river between Swan Hill and the Murray Downs station. During 1978, the Pyap was boarded by Charles, Prince of Wales. Shortly after, on 27 September 1978, the Pyap caught fire and burnt to the waterline of the vessel. The entire superstructure was replaced over a period of 6 weeks. On October 18, 1987, a paddle steamer race was planned in Echuca between the PS Pyap and the PS Canberra for the Rich River Festival, however the race was cancelled before the event took place. The PS Pyap currently operates daily cruises on the Little Murray River (also known as the Marrabor River) at the Pioneer Settlement in Swan Hill. Steam engine The 1892 Garrett and Sons 16 horsepower compound steam engine of the PS Pyap was restored and temporarily re-used on the PV Mundoo when constructed in 1987. Following the purchase of the PS Mundoo on December 5, 1999, she steamed 888 km upstream from Goolwa to Mildura. Due to the faster river nature in Mildura, the original 1892 steam engine from the PS Pyap was removed from the Mundoo and replaced with a Cummins Diesel Hydraulic engine, rendering her a paddle vessel. References Paddle steamers of Australia 1897 ships
Noé Jouin (born 2 August 1998) is a French field hockey player. Career Club level In club competition, Jouin plays for Saint Germain in the French National League. Les Bleus Jouin made his debut for Les Bleus in 2021 during a test match against Belgium in Antwerp. Later that year he was also named in the French squad for the season three of the FIH Pro League. Junior national team Noé Jouin made his debut for the French U–21 team in 2021 at the FIH Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar. At the tournament he won a bronze medal. References External links 2002 births Living people French male field hockey players Male field hockey forwards Place of birth missing (living people)
Castleden is a surname. Notable people with the name include: George Hugh Castleden (1895–1969), Canadian politician Heather Castleden (born 1970), Canadian geographer
Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is an upcoming Klonoa video game compilation developed by Monkey Craft and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment featuring remastered versions of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile (specifically its 2008 remake) and Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil. The collection contains updated versions of both games designed to run in 60fps and up to 4K resolution on certain platforms with added features such as adjustable difficulty and a two-player cooperative mode. It is set for release in Japan on July 7, 2022, and worldwide July 8 for the Nintendo Switch, in celebration of the franchise's 25th anniversary. Versions for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S are set for release at a later date. Gameplay Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a compilation featuring remastered versions of the platform video games Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil. While Door to Phantomile was originally released on the PlayStation in 1997, this version is based on its 2008 Wii remake. Lunatea's Veil is based on its original 2001 PlayStation 2 version. The games have been remastered with improved visuals and sound. Both titles feature 3D graphics set on a two-dimensional plane where players run from side-to-side, jump on platforms, and defeat enemies to advance. Players take control of Klonoa, whose primary attack involves grabbing enemies with his Wind Ring, a object that fires a small burst of air forward that inflates and pulls enemies back to him to carry. He can then throw them forward or use them to perform a double-jump in midair, allowing him to reach greater heights and bypass obstacles. While the gameplay of each title remains in tact, new features have been added to the Phantasy Reveries Series such as selectable difficulty levels and a two-player cooperative mode in addition to a higher resolution and framerate compared to the original releases. Development In September 2019, a trademark filing under the name Klonoa of the Wind Encore was first discovered, hinting towards a new entry in the series. On September 21, 2021, Bandai Namco Entertainment filed a Japanese trademark for "Klonoa Encore", with another trademark named "Wahoo Encore" around the same month, followed by a UK trademark for "Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series" the following December. The title was officially announced on February 9, 2022 as part of a Nintendo Direct broadcast for the Nintendo Switch along with a release date set for the following July. Bandai Namco confirmed the same day that Phantasy Reverie Series would also see a release on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S at an undisclosed date. It is developed by Monkey Craft, who previously worked with Bandai Namco on another remaster, Katamari Damacy Reroll, which was released in 2018. Its release was meant to coincide with the series' 25th anniversary, with the publisher launching a commemorative website at the launch of the game's official page. Notes References External links Official Website Upcoming video games scheduled for 2022 Bandai Namco games Klonoa Platform games Windows games Nintendo Switch games PlayStation 4 games PlayStation 5 games Xbox One games Xbox Series X and Series S games Video game compilations Video game remasters Video games developed in Japan
Kot Jafar (Urdu:) is a small town in Wazirabad Tehsil, Gujranwala District, Punjab, Pakistan. Demography Kot Jafar has a population of over 5,000 and is located about 12 kilometres northwest of Wazirabad city. The population is over 100% Muslim. Most people in the town speak Punjabi, though almost all of them can also speak the national language of Pakistan, Urdu. English is spoken by the educated elite. Education The Govt Girls Elementary School (GGES) Kot Jafar was established in 1910. Other educational institutions include the Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Government Primary School, and Al-Faisal High School. Communication The only way to get to Kot Jafar is by road. Besides driving your own car (which takes about 2- minutes from Wazirabad), one can also catch a bus or van from Gujranwala or Wazirabad to get there. Kot Jafar is connected with Wazirabad via Wazirabad-Rasul Nagar Highway (Rd/E-3). Wazirabad-Faisalabad rail link is the only nearby railway line. See also Gujranwala Wazirabad References Cities and towns in Gujranwala District Populated places in Wazirabad Tehsil
Shree Shyam Mandir, Ghusuri is a temple located in Howrah, one of the main trade hubs in the Indian city of Kolkata. Ghusuri Dham is the biggest Khatu Shyam Temple in Eastern Region of India. Brief history The temple was built by Shree Shyam Satsang Mandal, Ghusuridham with the help and support of Shyam Bhakts in Kolkata. Opening times The temple remains open from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. References Hindu temples
Life & Beth is an upcoming American comedy-drama series starring Amy Schumer, Violet Young, Michael Cera, Yamaneika Saunders, Michael Rapaport and Susannah Flood. It is set to premiere on Hulu on March 18, 2022. Cast and characters Amy Schumer as Beth Violet Young as a young version of Beth Michael Cera as John Yamaneika Saunders as Kiana Michael Rapaport as Leonard Susannah Flood as Ann Kevin Kane as Matt Laura Benanti as Jane Larry Owens as Clark Rosebud Walker as Meri LaVar Walker as Lavar Episodes Release The series is set to premiere with all 10 episodes on March 18, 2022 on Hulu. In international markets, it will be released at a later date via Star content hub on Disney+, on Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ Hotstar in Southeast Asia. References External links 2020s American comedy television series 2020s American comedy-drama television series 2022 American television series debuts Hulu original programming
The Quezon City Council is Quezon City's Sangguniang Panlungsod or legislature. It is composed of 36 councilors, with 6 councilors elected from Quezon City's six councilor districts (coextensive with the Legislative districts of Quezon City) and two councilors elected from the ranks of barangay (neighborhood) chairmen and the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK; youth councils). The presiding officer of the council is the Vice Mayor, who is elected citywide. History The Quezon City Council was originally formed on October 12, 1939, pursuant to the provisions of Section 11 of Commonwealth Act No. 502, otherwise known as "An Act to Create Quezon City". In its first formation, there were only three members, all appointed by the President of the Philippines. The first three members of the council were Dr. Eusebio Aguilar (Director of Health and City Health Officer), Jose Paez (Engineering Division of the Capital City Planning Commission) and Alejandro Roces Sr. (General Manager of the People's Homesite Corporation). Membership in the City Council increased as the city's population grew. By 1959, there were eight councilors. In 1972, the council's membership was increased to 16; four for each of the city's four districts. From 1988 to 2010, the council's composition increased to 27 as each of the four districts elected 6 councilors with an additional of two ex-officio members, plus the vice mayor, serving as the council's presiding officer. When Republic Act No. 10170 was signed into law, creating two new legislative districts for Quezon City, 12 additional councilors were added to the council, increasing its membership to 39. Membership Each of Quezon City's six councilor districts elects six councilors to the council. In plurality-at-large voting, a voter may vote up to six candidates, with the candidates having the six highest number of votes being elected. In addition, the barangay chairmen and the SK chairmen throughout the city elect amongst themselves their representatives to the council. Hence, there are 38 councilors. City council elections are synchronized with other elections in the country. Elections are held every first Monday of May every third year since 1992. Current members As the presiding officer, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto can only vote to break ties. ''The parties as stated in the 2019 election. 1st district Alex Bernard Herrera (HNP) Lena Marie Juico (HNP) Dorothy Delarmente (HNP) TJ Calalay (HNP) Nikki Crisologo (PDP-Laban) Victor Ferrer, Jr. (HNP) 2nd district Winston Castelo (HNP) Bong Liban III (HNP) Eden Delilah Medina (HNP) Ramon Medalla (HNP) Fernando Miguel Belmonte (HNP) Estrella Valmocina (HNP) 3rd district Franz Pumaren (HNP) Kate Abigael Coseteng (NUP) Matias John Defensor (HNP) Wency Lagumbay (Nacionalista) Jorge Banal (HNP) Peachy de Leon (HNP) 4th district Maria Imelda Rillo (HNP) Marra Suntay (HNP) Irene Belmonte (HNP) Resty Malañgen (HNP) Ivy Xenia Lagman (HNP) Hero Bautista (HNP) 5th district Jose Visaya (HNP) Karl Edgar Castelo (HNP) Patrick Michael Vargas (HNP) Shiara Liban (HNP) Ram Medalla (HNP) Allan Butch Francisco (HNP) 6th district Marivic Co-Pilar (HNP) Bobby Castelo (HNP) Roger Juan (HNP) Lala Sotto (HNP) Donny Matias (HNP) Eric Medina (HNP) Ex-officio members Alfredo Roxas (ABC president) Noe Lorenzo Dela Fuente (SK president) References City councils in the Philippines Politics of Quezon City
Elections to the Assam Legislative Assembly were held in March 1972 to elect members of 114 constituencies in Assam, India. The Indian National Congress won the popular vote and a majority of seats and Sarat Chandra Singha was re-appointed as the Chief Minister of Assam. The number of constituencies was set as 126 by the recommendation of the Delimitation Commission of India. Result Elected members See also List of constituencies of the Assam Legislative Assembly 1972 elections in India References Assam State Assembly elections in Assam 1970s in Assam
The Titans That Built America is a six-hour, three-part miniseries docudrama which was originally broadcast on the History Channel on May 31, 2021. The series focuses on the lives of Pierre S. du Pont, Walter Chrysler, JP Morgan Jr., William Boeing, Henry Kaiser, Charles Lindbergh, William S. Kundsen, John Raskob, Edsel Ford, and Henry Ford. It serves as a sequel to The Men Who Built America. The series won the 2022 Realscreen award for Best History & Biography Program. Cast Gerald Kyd as Pierre S. du Pont Grant Masters as Henry Ford Cillian O'Gairbhi as Walter Chrysler Peter O'Meara as J. P. Morgan Jr. David Crowley as Edsel Ford Ian Toner as William Boeing Peter Gaynor as Henry J. Kaiser Charlie Maher as Charles Lindbergh Aidan O'Hare as William S. Knudsen Jonathan Delaney Tynan as John Raskob Graham Wilkinson as Franklin D. Roosevelt Vincent Tsang as Wong Tsu References External links 2021 American television series debuts History (American TV channel) original programming 2020s American drama television miniseries Television series about the history of the United States American television docudramas Historical television series Cultural depictions of Charles Lindbergh Cultural depictions of Henry Ford
Vincent Savolainen is a biologist. Savolainen was born on 27 September 1966. He holds Swiss, British, and French citizenship. Savolainen earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Geneva and obtained his doctorate at the same institution. He teaches at Imperial College London. Savolainen was elected fellow and the 2006 recipient of the Bicentenary Medal awarded by the Linnean Society. In 2009, the Royal Society of Biology granted Savolainen fellowship. Following his election as a member of the European Molecular Biology Organisation in 2014, the Zoological Society of London awarded Savolainen fellowship in 2015. References 1966 births Living people 20th-century British biologists 20th-century French biologists Swiss biologists 21st-century British biologists University of Geneva alumni Academics of Imperial College London Fellows of the Royal Society of Biology Fellows of the Linnean Society of London Fellows of the Zoological Society of London Members of the European Molecular Biology Organization
Baroness Pauline Marie Marguerite Isabelle von Hügel (3 November 1858 – 29 March 1901) was an Italian-born Austrian aristocrat and a British religious writer, named after Pauline von Metternich. Born into a life of courtly opulence and high society, Hügel chose to live a charitable and pious life, becoming a benefactress and regarded as the founder of Corpus Christi Church in Boscombe, England. In 1900, bedridden with a long-suffering illness, she continued to write until her death in March 1901, age 43. Some of her works were published posthumously. Early life Baroness Pauline Marie Marguerite Isabelle von Hügel was born at Florence, Italy, 3 November 1858, where her father, Austrian nobleman, army officer and botanist Charles von Hügel was Austrian envoy to the Duke of Tuscany. Her mother was Elizabeth, a Scotchwoman and daughter of General Farquharson Charles and Elizabeth met in India in 1833, where her father was serving as a military officer, and the couple become betrothed in 1847. charles was 56 when they married, and Elizabeth, 20. Pauline, her older brother, Friedrich von Hügel, and younger brother, Anatole von Hügel, were all born in Florence. Around 1860, the father's business required the family to remove to Brussels. Though Pauline's earliest years had been passed in the midst of Courts, where she had been surrounded with all the pleasantries and opportunities available, even as a child, she shrank from worldly things, and far from finding her happiness in them, she felt them a burden, and even despised them. After his retirement from the diplomatic service, Baron von Hügel settled his family in the country of his wife. When still in Pauline's teens, after her father's death, the mother and daughter removed to England. Pauline's refined beauty -bearing a striking resemblance to the Madonna of Il Sodoma in Rome's Galleria Borghese- and her many accomplishments attracted much attention during the two seasons that she passed in London. After a few weeks of her second and last season in society, she told her mother, "I cannot bear it any longer. Here are you squandering so much money on me for dresses and jewels and entertainments, to bring me into a society with which I have not one idea in common, and which I loathe; and I think of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who became poor for my sake, and worked as a carpenter—and all around us there are so many poor people in misery and want who could be relieved by what I am spending so uselessly. Oh, mother, do take me away and put an end to it." If she had followed her own inclination, she would have joined a religious Order, but she was advised that her duty lay at home with her widowed mother, and she accepted this responsibility. Career Pauline remained unmarried and lived a quiet life with her mother and Miss Mary Ellen Redmayne, the mother's school companion and lifelong friend, at Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, in the south of England. There, Pauline was continually active in the service of charity, and especially in the care of the poor. She began writing for The Catholic Fireside, in which appeared short lives of St. Cecilia, St. Benedict, St. Francis, and St. Ignatius, as well as several tales. In 1895, she wrote the Price of the Pearl, published by the Catholic Truth Society; it was a sixpenny volume containing four short stories, three on English Catholic life during the days of the persecution, and one of which the scene is laid in Italy, but the theme is the conversion of a young American girl and her Scotch governess. A sketch of Lady Clare Feilding appeared in the Catholic Magazine. Carmen's Secret came out in the Catholic Magazine, and was republished in book form by the Catholic Truth Society. Charitable in the extreme, so that never was she heard to speak harshly of anyone, she was severe on herself alone, and punished herself for shortcomings that were visible to no one else. In the depths of a most severe winter, she trudged on foot in the snow from Moorfield Grove, Bournemouth, to Pokesdown, Bournemouth to instruct some poor converts, to teach the children their catechism, to gather young girls round her at the club and help to brighten their lives by some cheerful amusement. Hugel is regarded as the founder of Boscombe's, Corpus Christi Church (1896). It was the crowning desire of her life was to build a church in the town where she and her mother lived. This required time and care to arrange, plan, and carry out all the construction details, and of equipping and fitting the church for service. The whole of that work, Hügel did practically alone. During that time, she relaxed nothing of the incessant round of daily minor duties; her choir, her catechisms, her club, her visitation of the poor, a visitation which was not that of a mere benefactress coming to give alms, but of a personal friend intimately acquainted with all the person's wants and trials, and deeply interested in each one of them. All this was done with health already seriously affected by prolonged overstrain. Her name is commemorated on a brass plaque located at the back of the church. Death and legacy Hügel lay for months at home in Boscombe with a long-suffering illness. Even on her sick bed, she wrote pious and interesting little books, and condensed the lives of the Saints for popular use. She received the Last Sacraments on 18 December 1900 but lingered till she finally died on 29 March 1901. A benefactress of the Downside Abbey church, Stratton, Pauline was buried beside her mother and her brother, Friedrich, at St. Benedict's Cemetery, in the shadow of the abbey. Redmayne, who died in 1902, is buried alongside Pauline and her mother. On 29 March 2001, the hundredth anniversary of Pauline's death, a memorial mass was said in her honor at Corpus Christi Church, Boscombe. Selected works One Christmas Night, 1890 Only a Little Boy, 1890 Price of the Pearl, 1895 Fair Dorothy Wilmot, 189? A royal son and mother, 1902 Carmen's Secret, 1903 The Life of St. Paula Articles in The Catholic Fireside "The life of St. Cecilia" "The life of St. Benedict" "The life of St. Francis" "The life of St. Ignatius" References 1858 births 1901 deaths 19th-century British non-fiction writers 20th-century British writers 19th-century British women writers 20th-century British women writers 20th-century English biographers 19th-century philanthropists British religious writers British women biographers British Roman Catholic writers Austrian baronesses Writers from Florence Women founders Pauline
Gorali (Urdu:) also spell as Ghorallie and Gurali, is a small village in Wazirabad Tehsil, Gujranwala District, Punjab, Pakistan. Demography Gorali has a population of over 1,000 and is located about 14 kilometres northwest of Wazirabad city. Most people in the village speak Punjabi, though almost all of them can also speak the national language of Pakistan, Urdu. English is spoken by the educated elite. Education The Govt Girls & Males Primary School (GMPS) Gorali was established in 2014. Communication The only way to get to Gorali is by road. Besides driving your own car (which takes about 25 minutes from Wazirabad), one can also catch a bus or van from Wazirabad to get there. Gorali is connected with Wazirabad via Wazirabad-Rasul Nagar Highway (Rd/E-3). Wazirabad-Faisalabad rail link is the only nearby railway line. See also Gujranwala Wazirabad References Cities and towns in Gujranwala District Populated places in Wazirabad Tehsil
It Ends with Us is a romance novel by Colleen Hoover, published by Atria Books on August 2, 2016. It is based on the relationship between Hoover's mother and father. Hoover described it in 2016 as "the hardest book I've ever written." The novel sold over a million copies worldwide and has been translated into over twenty languages. A sequel titled It Starts with Us is scheduled to be published in October 2022. Synopsis It Ends with Us focuses on Lily Bloom, a young college graduate who moves to Boston and opens her own floral business. She develops feelings for surgeon Ryle Kincaid, who is initially reluctant toward having a serious relationship with her. As their relationship blossoms, Lily has a sudden encounter with her first love Atlas Corrigan. This reintroduction of Atlas threatens her relationship with Ryle, and forces her to come to terms with the trauma of her past and present. Reception In a starred review, Kirkus Reviews wrote, "The relationships are portrayed with compassion and honesty" and concluded that the novel "powerfully illustrates the devastation of abuse—and the strength of the survivors." Romantic Times wrote, "It Ends with Us is a perfect example of the author's writing chops and her ability to weave together uplifting, romantic and somber plotlines. No matter your level of fandom, readers will love and respect protagonist Lily and learn something from her struggles." The novel won the 2016 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance. In 2021, the novel–and Hoover's works overall–experienced a surge in popularity due to attention from the #BookTok community on TikTok. In January 2022, It Ends with Us debuted at #1 on The New York Times best sellers list. Film adaptation In July 2019, Justin Baldoni announced that he had optioned the novel for a film adaptation, produced through his Wayfarer Entertainment company. In October 2021, Baldoni posted that the first draft screenplay was completed on his TikTok account. References 2016 American novels American romance novels Atria Publishing Group books Contemporary romance novels Domestic violence in fiction Novels set in Boston
Kayla van der Merwe (born 15 November 2002) is a British competitive swimmer. She won the gold medal in the 100 metre breaststroke and bronze medals in the 200 metre breaststroke and 4×100 metre medley relay at the 2019 European Junior Swimming Championships. At the 2019 World Junior Championships, she won the silver medal in the 50 metre breaststroke and the bronze medal in the 100 metre breaststroke. Background Van der Merwe was born 15 November 2022 in Great Britain. She trains in England and swims for the Winchester City Penguins. Career 2019 2019 European Junior Championships In July 2019, Van der Merwe competed at the 2019 European Junior Swimming Championships, held in Kazan, Russia at the Palace of Water Sports, where she won the gold medal in the 100 metre breaststroke with a time of 1:07.12, the bronze medal in the 200 metre breaststroke in 2:26.55, a bronze medal in the 4×100 metre medley relay, where she split a 1:07.70 for the breaststroke leg of the relay in the final, and placed 4th in both the 50 metre breaststroke, with a 31.47, and the 4×100 metre mixed medley relay, splitting a 1:07.80 for the breaststroke leg of the relay. 2019 World Junior Championships At the 2019 World Junior Championships at Danube Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Van der Merwe won the silver medal in the 50 metre breaststroke with a personal best time of 30.91 seconds, which was 0.31 seconds slower than the gold medalist in the event, Benedetta Pilato of Italy. In the 100 metre breaststroke, she won the bronze medal and set a new British age group record with her time of 1:07.06 for the 16-year-old girls age group, finishing just 0.04 seconds ahead of fourth-place finisher Anastasia Makarova of Russia. For her third and final individual event, Van der Merwe placed fourth in the final of the 200 metre breaststroke in 2:25.37, which was 0.28 seconds behind the bronze medalist in the event Mei Ishihara of Japan. 2019 European Short Course Championships The 2019 European Short Course Swimming Championships was the swimming competition at which Van der Merwe made her senior international debut. As part of the competition, held at Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow, Scotland, she placed 34th in the prelims heats of the 50 metre breaststroke with a time of 31.36 seconds. In the 100 metre breaststroke prelims heats, she swam a 1:06.83 and placed 24th overall. She placed 11th in the prelims heats of the 200 metre breaststroke with a 2:23.15. For the prelims heats of the 4×50 metre medley relay, she split a 31.01 for the breaststroke leg of the relay in the prelims heats, helping qualify the relay for the final ranking third. In the final, Siobhan-Marie O'Connor substituted in for Van der Merwe and the relay placed fifth in 1:45.65. 2020–2022 At the LEN Swimming Cup stop in Luxembourg in January 2020, Van der Merwe won a gold medal in the 100 metre breaststroke along with Matilde Schrøder of Denmark, who she tied, and a silver medal in the 200 metre breaststroke. In January 2021, Van der Merwe was named to the England Swimming Team in advance of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. International championships Van der Merwe swam only in the prelims heats. Personal best times Long course metres (50 m pool) Short course metres (25 m pool) Legend: h – heat Awards and honours Swim England, Talent Athlete of the Year (Swimming): 2019 References External links 2002 births Living people British female swimmers Female breaststroke swimmers
Trichur S. Suryanarayanan is an Indian mycologist and a director of the Vivekananda Institute of Tropical Mycology (VINSTROM) and a former professor of mycology at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Chennai. He has authored many articles and conducts research on mycology. He has done his degrees on mycology and has guided several students on mycology while as a professor at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College. He has specialized on fungal endophytes and has published several papers on mycology, fungal ecology and bioactive metabolites obtained from endophytic fungi. References External links https://www.semanticscholar.org/author/T.-S.-Suryanarayanan/34656200 https://science.thewire.in/the-sciences/covid-19-and-black-fungus-what-is-mucormycosis/ https://rkmvc.ac.in/vinstrom/publications/ Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Indian mycologists
USS LSM(R)-501 was the lead ship of the LSM(R)-501-class landing ship medium built in 1945 for service in World War II. She was later converted into a test range support ship and renamed USS Elk River (IX-501). Her namesake was a Minnesota town named Elk River. Construction and career LSM(R)-501 was laid down on 24 March 1945 at Houston, Texas, by the Brown Shipbuilding Company. She was launched on 21 April 1945 and commissioned on 27 May 1945. LSM(R)-501 served in the Pacific before and after the Japanese Surrender in September 1945. This vessel was designed to carry both shorter range guns and rocket launchers to deliver large volumes of fire in short periods. Decommissioned on 1 August 1946 at Astoria, the vessel was laid up in the reserve fleet Columbia River Group. Renamed and redesignated USS Elk River (IX-501) on 1 October 1955, she was converted into a test range support ship at Avondale Shipyards and at San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard. In November 1967, she was underway off Long Beach, California in support of the SEALAB III Project. In early 1982, Elk River began her installation of the Mk.14 CCSDS until the summer of that year. The ship later served as a barracks craft in October 1986. Struck from the Naval Register in August 1999, Elk River was sunk as a target in February 2001. A model of USS Elk River (LSM(R)-501, later IX-501) is on display in the Cold War Gallery, Building 70. Awards Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation American Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal National Defense Service Medal References Naval History and Heritage Command: USS Elk River (LSMR-501, later IX-501) NavSource Online: Elk River (IX-501) Naval Vessel Register: ELK RIVER (IX 501) United States Navy Minnesota-related ships LSM(R)-501-class medium landing ships Ships built in Houston 1945 ships World War II amphibious warfare vessels of the United States Cold War auxiliary ships of the United States Maritime incidents in 2001 Ships sunk as targets
Church of the Immaculate Conception of Saint Virgin Mary in Babruysk is a Catholic temple built in 1901-1903 and rebuilt in 1963. The original facades were vividly decorated in Neo-Gothic style, the church had a high bell tower in the front. History XX Century The church was built in 1901-1903 under management of an architect Stanislaw Shabunevsky. The main altar was consecrated on September 9, 1912. In 1907 two Rieger–Kloss pipe organs were installed in the church. In 1922 the Soviet authorities prohibited all religious activity in Babruisk, but the locals continued to go to this church for baptizing and marriages. Only in 1935 it was closed. Soon the facades were stripped down. The former church was used as a granary. During the World War II the Fascists occupied the city and allowed Christianity to be freely professed, till 1944 the masses in the church were served again by a German priest. After the war the church's building was repurposed again as an archive, cinema hall, and a museum. Though in 1955 the government prohibited any alterations in the church's original historic appearance, in 1963 an administrative house was built into the church's walls. In 1989 the authorities returned the church to the parish, on July 13, 1990, it was consecrated by the archbishop Tadevuš Kandrusievič. XXI Century In 2009 the Dominican nuns started working in the church. In 2019 the building was given under city management. Though there are propositions to demolish the administrative building and reconstruct the church's facades in the original outlook, the city authorities claim to have no funds for the project. Links 3D reconstruction of the church's original outlook References Roman Catholic churches in Belarus Baroque church buildings in Belarus Churches completed in 1783 20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Belarus
Fareda Banda is a Zimbabwean academic. She is currently a professor of law at SOAS University of London. Biography Banda studied law at the University of Zimbabwe where she graduated amongst the top three. This lead her to winning a Beit Fellowship to the University of Oxford, where she completed her doctorate on the topic of "access to justice for women". Upon completing her doctorate, Banda worked for the Law Commission of England of Wales before returning to Oxford as a post-doctoral researcher. She has been a professor at SOAS University of London since 1996 at the School of Oriental and African Studies. Her main areas of work include the human rights of women and family law in Africa. Career Banda is a former collaborating researcher with UNRISD where she did work on Women's Rights. Apart from her work teaching at SOAS University of London, Banda also teaches a summer programme at the University of Oxford on women's rights. She has also taught programmes around the world in cities including Harare, Kampala, Onati and Oslo. References Zimbabwean academics Zimbabwean women lawyers Zimbabwean lawyers Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Academics of SOAS University of London‎
Vinod Kumar Singh (); (born on 19 January 1976) is an Indian communist politician. Vinod Singh is a Politburo Member of Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation. He is legislative assembly member from Bagodar. On 2005, after the death of Vinod Singh's father Mahendar Prasad Singh, he served as Jharkhand legislative assembly member from Bagodar. References 1976 births Living people Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation politicians Jharkhand MLAs 2005–2009 Jharkhand MLAs 2009–2014 Jharkhand MLAs 2019–2024
Yoshiki Takahara (born 17 January 1998) is a Japanese snowboarder who competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Career Takahara represented Japan at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in the snowboard cross and finished in fifth place, winning the small final. He represented Japan at the 2022 Winter Olympics in the snowboard cross event. References 1998 births Living people Japanese male snowboarders Snowboarders at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics Competitors at the 2019 Winter Universiade Universiade bronze medalists for Japan Universiade medalists in snowboarding Olympic snowboarders of Japan Snowboarders at the 2022 Winter Olympics
Fame on Fire is an American rap rock and Arena rock music group from Palm Beach, Florida, United States. History The band was formed by current members in 2013, and started out as a cover band, releasing metal covers for songs by famous artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, Ed Sheeran, Juice Wrld, The Weeknd, Halsey, and others. They received recognition in 2015, after releasing a cover of Adele's song, "Hello". In 2017, they released the EP Transitions, containing five original songs. In 2020 they released their debut studio album, LEVELS. The song "Her Eyes" reached number one on Sirius XM Octane. Members Bryan Kuznitz - Vocalist Blake Saul - Guitarist Alex Roman - Drummer Paul Spirou - Bassist Discography Studio albums Levels (2020) Singles References Rap rock groups Musical groups from Florida Musical groups established in 2013 Arena rock musical groups
Julian Lüftner (born 11 January 1993) is an Austrian snowboarder who competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Career He represented Austria at the 2022 Winter Olympics in the snowboard cross event. References 1993 births Living people Austrian male snowboarders Olympic snowboarders of Austria Snowboarders at the 2022 Winter Olympics People from Zams
Admiral Carnegie may refer to: George Carnegie, 6th Earl of Northesk (1716–1792), Royal Navy admiral Swynfen Carnegie (1813–1879), Royal Navy admiral William Carnegie, 7th Earl of Northesk (1756–1831), Royal Navy admiral
Admiral Carter may refer to: John Carter (Royal Navy officer) (1785–1863), Royal Navy admiral Powell F. Carter Jr. (1931–2017), U.S. Navy admiral Samuel P. Carter (1819–1891), U.S. Navy rear admiral Stuart Bonham Carter (1889–1972), Royal Navy vice admiral Walter E. Carter Jr. (born 1959), U.S. Navy vice admiral
Admiral Chandler may refer to: Alfred W. Chandler (1890–1978), U.S. Navy rear admiral Alvin Duke Chandler (1902–1987), U.S. Navy vice admiral Ralph Chandler (1829–1889), U.S. Navy rear admiral Theodore E. Chandler (1894–1945), U.S. Navy rear admiral Tom Chandler (The Last Ship), fictional U.S. Navy admiral in the TV series The Last Ship
Admiral Christian may refer to: Arthur Christian (1863–1926), Royal Navy admiral Hood Hanway Christian (1784–1849), Royal Navy rear admiral Hugh Cloberry Christian (1747–1798), Royal Navy rear admiral Derek Christian
Admiral Clark may refer to: Charles Edgar Clark (1843–1922), U.S. Navy rear admiral George Ramsey Clark (1857–1945), U.S. Navy rear admiral Joseph J. Clark (1893–1971), U.S. Navy admiral Vern Clark (born 1944), U.S. Navy admiral See also Philip Clarke (Royal Navy officer) (1898–1966), Royal Navy rear admiral
Admiral Clinton may refer to: Edward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln (1512–1584–85), Royal Navy admiral George Clinton (Royal Navy officer) (c. 1686–1761), Royal Navy admiral See also Lewis Clinton-Baker (1866–1939), Royal Navy admiral
Admiral Cochrane may refer to: Alexander Cochrane (1758–1832), Royal Navy admiral Archibald Cochrane (Royal Navy officer, born 1874) (1874–1952), Royal Navy rear admiral Arthur Cochrane (Royal Navy officer) (1824–1905), Royal Navy admiral Edward L. Cochrane (1892–1959), U.S. Navy vice admiral Nathaniel Day Cochrane (1780–1844), Royal Navy rear admiral Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald (1775–1860), Royal Navy admiral Thomas John Cochrane (1789–1872), Royal Navy admiral
Admiral Codrington may refer to: Edward Codrington (1770–1851), Royal Navy admiral Henry Codrington (1808–1877), Royal Navy admiral William Codrington (Royal Navy officer) (1832–1888), Royal Navy rear admiral
Admiral Collier may refer to: Andrew Collier (1924–1987), Canadian Forces Maritime Command vice admiral Francis Augustus Collier (1786–1849), Royal Navy rear admiral George Collier (1732–1795), Royal Navy vice admiral
Admiral Collins may refer to: John Augustine Collins (1899–1989), Royal Australian Navy vice admiral LeRoy Collins Jr. (1934–2010), U.S. Navy rear admiral Napoleon Collins (1814–1875), U.S. Navy rear admiral Thomas H. Collins (born 1946), U.S.Coast Guard admiral
Admiral Colville may refer to: Alexander Colville, 7th Lord Colville of Culross (1717–1770), Royal Navy vice admiral John Colville, 9th Lord Colville of Culross (1768–1849), Royal Navy admiral Stanley Colville (1861–1939), Royal Navy admiral
Admiral Cook may refer to: Francis A. Cook (1843–1916), U.S. Navy rear admiral James Dunbar Cook (1921–2007), Royal Navy rear admiral See also Eric Longley-Cook (1898–1983), Royal Navy vice admiral Admiral Cooke (disambiguation)
Admiral Cooke may refer to: Anthony Cooke (Royal Navy officer) (1927–2019), Royal Navy rear admiral Charles M. Cooke Jr. (1886–1970), U.S. Navy admiral David Cooke (Royal Navy officer) (1955–2014), Royal Navy rear admiral Gervaise Cooke (1911–1976), Royal Navy rear admiral Henry D. Cooke (admiral) (1879–1958), U.S. Navy rear admiral See also Admiral Cook (disambiguation)
Admiral Cooper may refer to: Charles Cooper II (born 1967), U.S. Navy vice admiral George H. Cooper (1821–1891), U.S. Navy rear admiral Philip H. Cooper (1844–1912), U.S. Navy rear admiral
Admiral Curtis may refer to: Berwick Curtis (1876–1965), Royal Navy vice admiral D.C. Curtis (born 1953), U.S. Navy vice admiral Lucius Curtis (1786–1869), Royal Navy admiral Roger Curtis (1746–1816), Royal Navy admiral See also Alban Curteis (1887–1961), Royal Navy admiral
Admiral Ward may refer to: Aaron Ward (sailor) (1851–1918), U.S. Navy rear admiral Alfred G. Ward (1908–1982), U.S. Navy admiral Luke Warde (fl. 1588), English admiral William Ward (Royal Navy officer) (1829–1900), Royal Navy admiral
The Electric Supply Corporation Limited was an electricity industry holding company that operated from 1897 until 1948. The corporation and its subsidiary companies generated and supplied electricity to towns and districts in Scotland and England. Foundation The Electric Supply Corporation Limited was registered on 8 April 1897 by the Crompton and Company Limited to acquire electricity undertakings and to generate and supply electricity for lighting, power and traction. Crompton subsequently transferred its assets to the Electric Supply Corporation Limited. Management The founding subscribers to the corporation were: R.E.B. Crompton; F.R. Reeves; H. Stevenson; C. Peel; A. Williams; H. Walker; and F. Holmes. The capital authorized was 1,000 shares of £5 each. The company's management board in 1904 comprised: Carleton Fowell Tufnell (chairman); Home Gordon; Major Charles Heaton-Ellis; and Colonel Henry Wood. John George Brand Stone was chairman in 1913, 1923 and 1932. In 1923 the other directors were Sir Gordon Home; Ralph Tichborne Hinches; Edwin Herbert Francis Reeves; Alan Archibald Campbell Swinton; and Kenneth Alexander Scott-Moncrieff (managing director). Kenneth Alexander Scott-Moncrieff was chairman in 1935 and 1937. A.J. Fippard was chairman from 1939 to 1948. The company's registered office was Salisbury House, London Wall, London until about 1930 when it transferred to Winchester House, Old Broad Street, London. Operating districts The towns and urban districts where the Electric Supply Corporation Limited had an interest in developing an electricity system in 1904 were as follows. The date when electricity was first supplied and the subsequent operator is also shown. Operating data The growth of electricity supplies and income from sales of electricity (1905 to 1936) are shown on the table. Generating plant 1923 The engineering details of the power stations operated by the Electric Supply Corporation Limited in 1923 were as follows. In addition the Corporation operated Dumbarton power station on behalf of the local authority. In addition the Corporation operated Exmouth and Hitchin power stations on behalf of the respective local authority. By 1930 the Electric Supply Corporation Limited either owned the following undertakings or subsidiary companies: Alton District Electricity Company, sold 1931 Central Sussex Electricity Limited Dumbarton General Omnibus Company Newhaven and Seaford Electricity Company Limited Peterhead Electricity Company Limited Petersfield Electric light and Power Company Limited Steyning Electric Light Company Limited Uckfield Gas and Electricity Company It was noted in 1935 that the corporation had owned 11 undertakings in 1925 but by 1935 it owned just three: Dumbarton, Falmouth and St Andrews, plus seven operated by subsidiary companies. In 1946 the only power station operated by the Electric Supply Corporation was Falmouth which sent out 32.1 MWh with a load of 56 kW. Dissolution Under the terms of the Electricity Act 1947 the British electricity was nationalized with effect from 1 April 1948. The Electric Supply Corporation Limited was dissolved and its sole power station at Falmouth was vested in the Central Electricity Authority. The remainder of the undertaking was vested in the South Western Electricity Board. See also South London Electric Supply Corporation Limited Urban Electric Supply Company Limited References Defunct electric power companies of the United Kingdom Electric power companies of England Electric power infrastructure in England Electric power companies of Scotland Electric power infrastructure in Scotland Energy companies disestablished in 1948 1948 disestablishments in Scotland British companies disestablished in 1948
Justin Schoenefeld (born August 13, 1998) is an American freestyle skier who specializes in aerials. Career Schoenefeld made his debut at the Nor-Am Cup for in Park City, Utah in December 2014, finishing 12th and 10th. During the 2015–16 season, he finished in the top ten five times, placing ninth in the Aerials discipline standings. He got his first victory in this series in Lake Placid. At the 2017 Junior World Championships in Chiesa in Valmalenco, he finished in 15th place. In the 2017–18 season, he won the Aerials discipline standings in the Nor-Am Cup with three wins. He made his World Cup debut in January 2019 in Lake Placid, where he finished in 17th place. This was followed by two top tens and at the end of the season, he finished in tenth place in the Aerials stadings. After ninth place at the Deer Valley Resort and 18th place in Moscow in the 2019-20 season, he clinched his first World Cup victory in Minsk. This was followed by fifth place in Almaty and again tenth place in the Aerials World Cup at the end of the season. Schoenefeld competed at the men's aerials at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2021. He participated in the 2022 Winter Olympics, winning a gold medal in the mixed team aerials event. References 1998 births Living people American male freestyle skiers Freestyle skiers at the 2022 Winter Olympics Medalists at the 2022 Winter Olympics Olympic gold medalists for the United States in freestyle skiing People from Lawrenceburg, Indiana

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