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Dicksie Bradley Bandy

Dicksie Bradley Bandy (August11, 1890 November5, 1971) was an American entrepreneur and historian. Bandy was born on August 11, 1890, in Bartow County; her father Dick was a country doctor. She attended Reinhart Normal College in Waleska, and Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville. In 1915, she married Burl Jackson "B.J." Bandy, who worked for Southern Railway. While her husband served during World War I, Bandy worked as a telegraph operator. After the war, the Bandy family ran a country store in Sugar Valley, which was successful until the Great Depression. After the store closed, the Bandys had to look elsewhere for income. By this time, the Dalton area was already well known for its large grassroots chenille bedspread industry, and the Bandys began hand-tufting bedspreads. Since her husband B.J. had worked for the railroad, Bandy had a free rail pass, so she traveled to Washington, D.C. with samples of their bedspreads. There, Woodward & Lothrop purchased 400 spreads at $4.00/unit, which the Bandys produced for $2.00; Bandy traveled onward to Baltimore, where Hochschild Kohn's ordered 200 units. Her next trip to New York City resulted in Macy's ordering 1,000 bedspreads. By the end of the 1930s, the Bandys were reportedly the first people to ever earn $1million in the bedspread industry. The family opened factories in Cartersville, Dalton, Ellijay, and Rome; the Cartersville location eventually would become the largest tufted textile mill in the country under the auspice of Bartow Textiles. Other companies that have origins in the Bandy family include Universal Carpets, Coronet Industries, and Southern Craft Company. Following the family's success, Bandy turned her attention to charitable causes, giving to Hamilton Memorial Hospital, the Dalton Salvation Army, and the Dalton Regional Library System. In the 1950s, she spearheaded the effort to restore and preserve the Chief Vann House, during which time she founded the Whitfield-Murray Historical Society. Ivan Allen Jr. was also involved with the Vann House effort. Bandy organized the opening ceremony on July 27, 1958. The Cherokee Nation named Bandy an official ambassador thanks to her work. Bandy and her husband B.J. had three children: Christine, Jack, and Dicksie Jr. B.J. died in 1948. Bandy died on November5, 1971 at the age of 81. She was added to the Georgia Women of Achievement in 1993. References Category:1890 births Category:1971 deaths Category:People from Bartow County, Georgia Category:20th-century American businesspeople Category:American women in business

CHL All-Star team

The Canadian Hockey League All-Star teams are named annually to honour the best performers over the season at each position, drawn from across the CHL's three component major junior leagues (the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League, the Ontario Hockey League, and the Western Hockey League). The practice of naming all-star teams was most recently revived by the CHL for the 2022–23 season, having previously ceased the practice after the 2009–10 season, and not having named a Third All-Star Team since the 2002–03 season. Voting on the composition of the teams is done annually by the membership of the NHL Central Scouting Bureau, "based on regular-season play along with all-star selections and award winners" from the three leagues. Selections Player(in bold text) Denotes players who won the CHL Player of the Year award in the same yearPlayer(in italic text)Denotes players who won the CHL Defenceman of the Year award in the same year ^Denotes players who won the CHL Goaltender of the Year award in the same year * Denotes players who won the CHL Rookie of the Year award in the same year † Denotes players who won the CHL Top Scorer Award in the same year Season Position First Team Second Team Third Team All-Rookie Team Ref 2022–23 Forwards Connor Bedard† Zachary Bolduc Zach Benson Maxim Massé* Jordan Dumais Josh Lawrence Alexandre Doucet Michael Misa Logan Stankoven Matthew Maggio Riley Kidney Alexander Suzdalev Defencemen Brandt Clarke Tristan Luneau Kevin Korchinski Oliver Bonk Olen Zellweger Pavel Mintyukov Stanislav Svozil Zayne Parekh Goaltender Thomas Milic Dom DiVincentiis Nathan Darveau^ Austin Elliott 2023–24 Forwards Jagger Firkus† Anthony Romani Gavin McKenna Gavin McKenna* Easton Cowan Berkly Catton Carson Rehkopf Terik Parascak Zac Funk David Goyette Mathieu Cataford Jake O'Brien Defencemen Denton Mateychuk Hunter Brzustewicz Vsevolod Komarov Tarin Smith Zayne Parekh Carter Yakemchuk Luca Cagnoni Xavier Villeneuve Goaltender William Rousseau^ Jacob Oster Harrison Meneghin Carter George References CHL All-Star Teams

Via Wireless (play)

Via Wireless is a 1908 play dramatized by Paul Armstrong and Winchell Smith from an original story idea by Frederic Thompson, and incorporating one scene devised by Edwin Balmer and Irving W. Edwards. It is a melodrama with four acts, five settings, six scenes, a large cast and fast pacing. The story concerns a Navy lieutenant who has designed a new marine artillery piece, the royalty owner of a rival gun who wants to sabotage it, and the girl who both men want. The story depends for its climax on the use of ship-to-ship wireless telegraphy. The play was first produced by Frederic Thompson, and staged by Thompson and Smith. There was a tryout in Washington, D. C. during October 1908. The Broadway premiere came in early November 1908. The production ran on Broadway through January 1909, for over 85 performances. The play was later adapted for a silent film of the same title in 1915. Characters The characters are as given in theatre programs, newspaper cast lists and reviews from 1908. Lead Lt. Sommers, USN is a young inventor who has designed a new 12-inch coastal artillery cannon. Frances Durant is the daughter of steel magnate George Durant. Edward Pinckney is the superintendent of Durant Steel Works, and Sommers' rival for Frances. Supporting George Durant is owner of the Durant Steel Works and father to Frances. Mrs. Durant is the wife of George and mother to Frances. Mazie O'Brien is George Durant's stenographer. Warner is secretary to George Durant. Marsh is a draftsman at Durant Steel Works, who has also designed a new naval gun. Smith is a drunken foreman at Durant Steel Works, suborned by Edward Pinckney to dupe Sommers. Lucy Smith is Smith's young single daughter. Bradley is a Secret Service man investigating the exploding cannon incident. Harling is the wireless operator for the Steamship Mongolian. Featured Filkins Herman O'Leary Jones Captain Griswold First Officer Murray Wentworth Worden Bit players Messengers, Foundry Workers, etc. Synopsis The play was never published. This synopsis is compiled from 1908 newspaper reviews. thumb|upright=0.65|Marsh and Pinckney Act I (Library in Home of George Durant, Pittsburgh) Marsh has designed a new marine artillery piece which he brings to Pinckney. Pinckney hires an outsider to pose as the weapons' inventor, as otherwise it would belong to Durant. Pinckney gets the lion's share of the gun's royalties, from which he pays Marsh a small amount. Lt. Sommers visits George Durant to discuss progress on the manufacture of his new cannon. While at Durant's home he meets his wife, and daughter Frances. He and Frances express interest in one another. Sommers learns that another new artillery piece has been produced at Durant Steel, and that Pinckney seems to favor it. (Curtain) Act II (Scene 1:Office of Durant Steel Works.) Frances is told by Lucy Smith that her father is up to something with Pinckney. Frances visits the office, and senses an attempt will be made to wreck Sommers cannon. When Lt. Sommers visits Edward Pinckney to check on the new gun, Frances is already there. Pinckney tries to intimate that he and the girl have an understanding. Later, Pinckney tells Smith to interfere with the oil bath that will temper the new gun. Sommers receives an anonymous message that Smith might try to sabotage his new cannon that night. (Curtain) (Scene 2:Foundry of Durant Steel Works, near midnight.) The scene opens with a noisy cacophony; white-hot metal is poured and trip-hammers reverberate. The workers are bare-chested and sweating in the heat of the works. At midnight, the noise lowers as the workers take their mid-shift meal. Pinckney has left instructions for Smith to work on the new cannon while the others are on break. As Smith works, he is accosted by Sommers, suspecting sabotage. They fight, and Sommers believes he has stopped the sabotage. Later the workers return to their labors and the noise resumes. (Curtain) Act III (Scene 1:Courtyard of Hotel, San Juan, Puerto Rico, several weeks later.) Lt. Sommers and the Durants and their staff had gone to San Juan for a holiday. Word is received that the new cannon exploded, killing seven sailors. Agent Bradley of the Secret Service arrives to question everyone about the weapon's manufacture. Lt. Sommers is ordered to return to Washington for a court-martial. He accepts George Durant's offer to accompany his family, Bradley, Pinckney, Marsh, and Durant's staff on their motor yacht back to Florida. (Curtain) (Scene 2:Wireless Room of Steamship Mongolian.)This scene was originally a one-act play written by Edwin Balmer and Irving W. Edwards. On board the steamship Mongolian, wireless operator Harling has picked up a distress call from Durant's yacht. It hit a submerged reef during a squall, and is taking on water. Harling informs his ship's officers, who steer the Mongolian towards the endangered yacht.During this scene, the Mongolian is itself running through the squall, with rain, thunder, and ligtning seen through open hatches and ports, while the stage "deck" rolls from side to side. Meanwhile, the wireless equipment is humming, crackling, and sparking. Harling relays that the yacht's lifeboats have been lowered, with all but the wireless operator (Sommers) embarking. (For most of this scene, Harling is the only character speaking, as he continually updates the yacht's condition and location). Frances also stayed behind on the yacht to keep the dynamos powering the wireless dry and running. The Mongolian arrives in time to rescue the lifeboat passengers, and Sommers and Frances from off the foundering vessel. (Curtain) Act IV (Same as Act II Scene 1.) Secret Service agent Bradley has discovered that Marsh really invented the gun Durant pays royalties on. Marsh confesses that Pinckney put him up to it, and that he feels partly responsible for the deaths of the sailors. He kills himself with a gunshot. Bradley arrests Pinckney, and Lt. Sommers is cleared, allowing him to marry Frances. (Curtain) Original production Background Producer Frederic Thompson first wrote the story in rough form around 1904, but let it sit until April 1908, when he started to revise it. During revision, an unsolicited one-act play arrived by mail in his office. Thompson's play reader brought it to his attention, and he immediately purchased it. Thompson turned both his story and the one-act play by Edwin Balmer and Irving W. Edwards over to Paul Armstrong and Winchell Smith, who created Via Wireless from them. left|thumb|upright=0.65|Dateline using 'via wireless' Armstrong was a prolific playwright, who would have five plays including Via Wireless considered for production during 1908. His first career was in steamship navigation; he qualified for his Master's license in 1890. He managed a passenger line on the Great Lakes before taking up newspaper work around 1896. The term "via wireless" was well known to the general public in 1908 through its frequent use in the dateline of newspaper articles. This early wireless communication was in telegraph code form. Wireless voice communication wasn't available until World War I, while the term "radio" would not become popular until around 1920. The United Wireless Company supplied the equipment used on stage during the production. To capture the effects of a steel foundry on stage, Thompson wrangled permission from the United States Ordnance Department to visit three different steel manufacturers currently making large marine artillery. He brought along his stage crew chiefs and a photographer to Bethlehem Steel, Midvale Steel, and the Crucible Steel Company in Harrison, New Jersey. Thompson told a reporter he would use electrical effects only to simulate the pouring of white-hot metal. The scenery was constructed at the Luna Park workshops at Coney Island. Cast + Principal players only for the tryout and the Broadway run Role Actor Dates Notes and sourcesLt. Sommers, USNEdwin ArdenOct 19, 1908 - Jan 16, 1909Frances DurantVera McCordOct 19, 1908 - Jan 16, 1909Edward PinckneyJ. E. MilternOct 19, 1908 - Jan 16, 1909George DurantRobert McWadeOct 19, 1908 - Jan 16, 1909This was Robert McWade Sr., the father of Robert McWade.Mrs. DurantMaude GrangerOct 19, 1908 - Jan 16, 1909Mazie O'BrienGeorgie Drew MendumOct 19, 1908 - Jan 16, 1909WarnerWalter ThomasOct 19, 1908 - Jan 16, 1909MarshWilliam B. MackOct 19, 1908 - Jan 16, 1909SmithFrancis D. McGinnOct 19, 1908 - Jan 16, 1909Lucy SmithCrosby LittleOct 19, 1908 - Oct 24, 1908Ethel WrightNov 02, 1908 - Jan 16, 1909This was not the American Ethel Wright but a Montreal-born actress.BradleyFrank MonroeOct 19, 1908 - Jan 16, 1909HarlingJoseph KaufmanOct 19, 1908 - Jan 16, 1909 Tryout Via Wireless had its first performance at the National Theatre in Washington, D. C. on October 19, 1908. President Roosevelt, his wife, and their daughter were in attendance, as was his secretary William Loeb Jr., and John E. Wilkie, head of the Secret Service. The Secret Service presence nearly disrupted the performance when producer Frederic Thompson got into an altercation with some agents just outside the theatre. President Roosevelt later made up for the contremps by inviting Thompson and his wife Mabel Taliaferro to the White House. The reviewer for The Baltimore Sun said the production brought into Washington four railcars full of material for scenic effects. Their opinion was "while the plot is melodramatic, it is of the higher form of melodrama", and they noted the President was first to applaud an early line about West Point and Annapolis. Allen D. Albert of The Washington Times agreed it was melodrama, which he defined as "action, not thought", with "little appeal to the mind, and much to the emotions". He called it "a success of the scene painter rather than the author, of machinery rather than acting." Via Wireless closed at the National Theatre on October 24, 1908, after six days. Broadway premiere Because Lillian Russell was still performing in Wildfire at the Liberty Theatre, Via Wireless didn't premiere on Broadway until November 2, 1908. The reviewer for The Brooklyn Times said it was "the noisiest play on record", what with the steel foundry and storm at sea scenes, and yet the audience was even noisier, "a cheerful sign" for a melodrama. They felt, however, that the most effective scene came with the confession of Marsh in the last act, a tribute to the acting of William B. Mack. The Standard Union reviewer said the play was "an immediate success from start to finish", and that after the wireless cabin scene finished the audience applauded for fifteen minutes straight, stopping only when Edwin Arden was compelled to give a speech. The critic for The Sun said the fifteen minutes after the third act encompassed ten curtain calls, and with Marsh dying in Act 4, "When the final curtain fell the crowd wouldn't go away until Mr. Mack came to life and bowed". It was the critic for The New York Times who identified the "remarkable quality" of the wireless cabin scene: "...during the whole of its action the people you are most interested in are absent from view. Up to that act you haven't seen the wireless operator, and he has not been concerned in any way with the story as it unfolded. But he and you-- the audience-- are now the whole thing in the action. If either of you fail to do your share the situation falls to pieces". He goes on to predict Joseph Kaufman's wireless operator will continue to inspire "audiences to do their part", and further states "the acting throughout is unusally competant for this sort of thing". The second night's performance fell on election day 1908. Thompson asked the United Wireless Company to install another wireless unit in the theater to receive broadcast election returns, which it did thru twenty-foot aerials mounted on the theater's roof. The returns were posted in the lobby for the audience to view during intermissions. Closing Via Wireless closed at the Liberty Theatre on January 16, 1909, having to make way for a previously scheduled production. It immediately went on tour to Newark, Philadelphia, and an unlimited engagement in Chicago. Adaptations Film Via Wireless (1915) Notes References

1930 Peruvian coup d'état

The 1930 Peruvian coup d'état took place on August 22–27, 1930, headed by commander Luis Miguel Sánchez Cerro in Arequipa, although with the support of Manuel María Ponce Brousset's force in Lima, against President Augusto B. Leguía. Sánchez Cerro, who, through a manifesto to the nation, revolted the garrison of Arequipa against the government of Augusto B. Leguía. The military rebellion spread through southern Peru, extending to the country's capital, Lima, where the city's garrison joined the coup. The result of the coup was successful for Sánchez Cerro, who arrived in Lima on August 25 to take the reins of the country, while Leguía resigned from the Presidency and was imprisoned in the city's penitentiary. Background Beginning in 1930, the second government of Augusto B. Leguía entered its eleventh consecutive year, struggling in a severe and accelerated economic crisis, an extension of the world economic crisis, due to the crash of 1929. The labour sectors, directly affected by the rise in the cost of living and the scarcity of subsistence and influenced by unionism and the Communist Party, were the first to raise their protest. The crisis, however, was not only economic. The evident administrative corruption, from which close associates or friends of the president benefited throughout the regime, as well as the signing of the border treaties with Colombia (Salomón–Lozano Treaty) and Chile (Lima Treaty) with territorial transfer, further accentuated the opposition to the government. The army also showed its discontent. Subversive actions and plans to assassinate the president were rumoured. Coup One of the conspirators was Lieutenant Colonel Luis Miguel Sánchez Cerro, who was in command of a garrison in Arequipa. Sánchez Cerro was already an acquaintance of Leguía's regime. In 1921 and 1922 he had participated in provincial uprisings, as a result of which he was imprisoned on the islands of Taquile and San Lorenzo, but he later reconciled with the government and was readmitted to the army. Leguía, in his memoirs, says that in March 1930 he signed the promotion to commander of the then Major Sánchez Cerro, despite the distrust that he inspired in him, but stating that he did so on the recommendation of (considered number 2 man of his regime). and General Manuel María Ponce Brousset. Leguía suspected that Mariátegui had conspired with Sánchez Cerro to perpetrate the coup d'état, but there has never been proof of this. Arequipa thumb|right|Sánchez Cerro with a crowd in Arequipa. In the early morning hours of August 22, 1930, the troops stationed in Arequipa left their barracks to carry out routine exercises. Already in the countryside, between the cemetery and Socabaya, Commander Sánchez Cerro addressed them and urged them to rebel to put an end to Leguía's regime, one that was "a shame for the country." The troops jubilantly approved his, words, beginning the revolution. At twelve in the morning, Sánchez Cerro, leading the soldiers, entered the city of Misti, whose population, recovered from his initial surprise, enthusiastically joined the movement. That same day, Sánchez Cerro gave a decree signed alone, by which he titled himself "Commander in Chief of the Southern Army and Head of Government." Likewise, he proclaimed himself "Supreme Military and Political Chief", and from his "Government House" in Arequipa, he gave another decree appointing his secretaries, who were: Major (Military Affairs); José Luis Bustamante y Rivero (Political Affairs); Manuel A. Vinelli (Financial and Administrative Affairs); Major Rubén del Castillo (Postal Affairs and Transmissions); Major Julio Arboleda Viñas (Transportation and Communications) and Gustavo de la Jara (Comptroller General). The political statement of the rebels was written by Bustamante and is known as the "Arequipa Manifesto", described by Jorge Basadre, as a "beautiful and lyrical document" that left an impression throughout the country. The insurgent movement spread rapidly through the south of the country. On August 23, the fourth division stationed in Puno, which was the largest in the region, allied itself to the rebellion. Also in Lima the atmosphere was favourable for the revolution. Lima thumb|right|Leguía's house looted by supporters of the coup. The news of the Arequipa uprising reached Lima on the night of August 22. The government ordered the closure of the port of Mollendo and the suspension of flights to the city of Arequipa. On Sunday the 24th, Leguía went to Santa Beatriz racetrack, as was his usual habit every weekend. On the street, he began to be heckled by locals. Wanting to take some measure to confront the situation, Leguía decided to form a military cabinet, at the head of which he placed General Fernando Sarmiento. Said cabinet was sworn in at one in the morning on August 25. Leguía's intention was to resign the presidency before Congress and leave power in the hands of said cabinet. But simultaneously, the heads of the Lima garrison had met to elect a Government Junta. Aware of the formation of the new military cabinet, they sent representatives to the Government Palace to request Leguía's immediate resignation as president. It was three in the morning on August 25. A tense dialogue ensued. Leguía finally accepted and renounced power, which remained in the hands of a Military Government Junta chaired by the Chief of Staff, General Manuel María Ponce Brousset. As a protective measure, Leguía was transferred to the cruise ship Almirante Grau, which headed to Panama. However, from Arequipa, Sánchez Cerro strongly urged the Lima Junta to turn back the ship. Through the use of the radio (then a novelty), the ship's captain was forced to turn around when he was about to leave Peruvian waters. Leguía was taken prisoner on board the ship and forced to disembark, being interned on the island of San Lorenzo. The Sánchez Cerro uprising in Arequipa was one of several that were being planned throughout the country; It is known, for example, that in Lima there was one already scheduled for September. An armed expedition coming from abroad and made up of exiles from the dictatorship was also announced. Sánchez Cerro, known for his strong personality, was ahead of everyone, and the other insurgents ended up supporting him to assume leadership of the country. Dispute Sánchez Cerro at the head of a Junta in Arequipa, and Ponce at the head of another in Lima, was a duality that complicated the political situation. From a hierarchical and military point of view, General Ponce was responsible for command of the rebellion, and not Sánchez Cerro, who was only a commander. But the majority public opinion did not sympathise with the Lima Junta, which it considered an extension of Leguía's regime, and demanded that power be given to Sánchez Cerro, who was the most charismatic leader. Contributing to Sánchez Cerro's popularity, in addition to his leadership skills and his reputation as a tough and energetic soldier, was his marked mestizo or "cholo" physiognomy, making the townspeople see him "as one of them." The Ponce Junta even offered the War portfolio to Sánchez Cerro, but he rejected it. Through a telegraphic response, Sánchez Cerro said that he would not lend himself to the collusion of Creole politicians and that the only opinion he took into consideration was that of the people. In Lima, there were soldiers who supported Sánchez Cerro, whose center was the Chorrillos Military School. Las Palmas Aviation Centre and the Naval Academy also supported the leader of Arequipa. Aftermath thumb|right|Sánchez Cerro arrives in Lima on the 25th. Finally, on August 25, 1930, Sánchez Cerro took a plane from Arequipa and headed to Lima, where he was jubilantly received by his supporters. His arrival accelerated the end of the Ponce Junta. Large popular demonstrations took place in Lima celebrating the fall of Leguía and greeting the new leader. On August 27, Sánchez Cerro installed the in Lima, under his presidency: Through a statute issued in Decree Law No. 6874 of September 2, 1930, the Government Junta assumed the constitutional attributions of the Executive and Legislative powers and granted its head the category of president of the Republic and president of the Council of Ministers. Among the urgent measures taken by the new government was the liquidation of Leguía's government, dismissing officials of the regime and the repression of those related to the ousted president, and repealed the unpopular laws of the dictatorship. Likewise, Augusto Leguía was transferred on September 16 to the Lima Penitentiary, where he would spend the rest of his days in a deplorable situation. See also Santa Catalina mutiny History of Peru (1930–1939) References Bibliography Category:Military coups in Peru Category:1930 in Peru Category:1930 in politics Category:History of Lima Category:1930s coups d'état and coup attempts

Second Frontbench Team of Mike German

Mike German, the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrat Group in the National Assembly for Wales, formed his second frontbench team of party spokespeople on 8 May 2003 after the dissolution of his party's coalition government with Rhodri Morgan's Welsh Labour following the 2003 National Assembly for Wales election. Richards had already formed a frontbench team before entering coalition, when his party became an opposition party after the 1999 National Assembly for Wales election before forming the coalition with Labour in October 2000. German continued to serve as leader of his party's group until his resignation in 2008. A year earlier, he was elected leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats with the group leadership unified with this office. Kirsty Williams won a leadership election to succeed him as leader in December 2008 and she formed a new frontbench team later that same month. Background Mike German was elected leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrat Group in the National Assembly for Wales in 1998 ahead of the first assembly election in 1999. He led the party into the election, where it won six seats and returned six assembly members (AMs), a result which was repeated in the 2003 and 2007 assembly elections. At the 1999 election, German won a regional assembly seat in South Wales East, leading the Welsh Liberal Democrat Group in the assembly following its establishment later that same year. The Liberal Democrats served in opposition during the first year of the assembly, with German forming his first frontbench team on 13 May 1999. In October 2000, German negotiated a coalition deal with First Secretary Rhodri Morgan and his party formed a coalition government with Morgan's Welsh Labour. Morgan's Labour Party made gains at the 2003 assembly election and so he decided to end the coalition with German's Liberal Democrats. As a result, the Liberal Democrats returned to opposition. Morgan formed a new cabinet for his Labour government on 8 May 2003. After the appointment of Morgan's new cabinet, the opposition parties in the assembly appointed new frontbench teams, including a reshuffled shadow cabinet for Plaid Cymru, a reshuffled frontbench team for the Welsh Conservatives and a new frontbench team for the Liberal Democrats who had just left government. History Like the other opposition parties, German formed his frontbench team of party spokespeople after the formation of Morgan's new cabinet on 8 May 2003. All members of the Welsh Liberal Democrat Group were given a portfolio. Kirsty Williams was appointed as the group's business manager and chief whip and as its spokesperson for health and social services. Other appointments included Jenny Randerson as spokesperson for finance and spokesperson for economic development and transport, Peter Black as spokesperson for education and spokesperson for social justice, Mick Bates as spokesperson for environment, planning and the countryside, and Eleanor Burnham as spokesperson for culture, sport and Welsh language. Following the 2007 National Assembly for Wales election and the collapse of coalition talks between the Welsh Liberal Democrats, Welsh Conservatives and Plaid Cymru, Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Lembit Öpik stood down to unify the posts of party leader and leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrat Group in the National Assembly. German stood unopposed in the leadership election to succeed him in October 2007, becoming the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats with his previous role as group leader merged into the office. German announced in May 2008 his intention to resign from the leadership later that year after the party's annual conference in October. A leadership election was held on 8 December 2008 to elect a successor, with Kirsty Williams defeating Jenny Randerson to become the new leader. She formed a new frontbench team later that month. Members PortfolioSpokespersonConstituencyTermLeader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats100px Mike German AM South Wales EastMay 1999–December 2008Welsh Liberal Democrat Group Business ManagerWelsh Liberal Democrat Group Chief WhipSpokesperson for Health and Social Services 100px Kirsty Williams AMBrecon and Radnorshire May 2003–December 2008Spokesperson for FinanceSpokesperson for Economic Development and Transportalt=|100px Jenny Randerson AM Cardiff CentralMay 2003–December 2008Spokesperson for EducationSpokesperson for Social Justicealt=|100pxPeter Black AMSouth Wales WestMay 2003–December 2008Spokesperson for Environment, Planning and the Countryside100pxMick Bates AMMontgomeryshireMay 2003–December 2008Spokesperson for Culture, Sport and Welsh Language100pxEleanor Burnham AMNorth WalesMay 2003–December 2008 See also Second Morgan government Shadow Cabinet of Ieuan Wyn Jones Notes and references Notes References Category:Cabinets established in 2003 Category:2003 establishments in Wales Category:Cabinets disestablished in 2008 Category:2008 disestablishments in Wales Category:British shadow cabinets Category:Politics of Wales

2024 Germany floods

In 2024, Germany experienced flooding. In particular, in June 2024, significant flooding struck Southern Germany, leading to the death of 6 people and the failure of several dams in the region, requiring the evacuation of several municipalities and rescue missions. May On 2 May, slowly moving thunderstorms caused flooding in several places. In Hausen, a man died in a cellar. On 17 May 2024, floods and landslides occurred in Saarland after over 100 liters of rain per square meter came down in less than 24 hours. Evacuations in the region were required.A woman in Saarbrücken was injured during an evacuation and later died. Ottweiler was inundated after a nearby dam broke.A red cross member ded shortly after a recue operation from heart failure. Insured damage in Saarland and Rheinland-Pfalz was estimated to be at least 200 Million Euros. June In June 2024, significant flooding struck Southern Germany, striking the most in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Dozens of villages had to be evacuated across Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria due to the straining and potential failure of several dams and dykes caused by the persistent heavy rainfall. Many places had more rainfall in 24 hours than their whole monthly average, and in many areas, the water reached levels that were present only "once in a century" according to the Bavarian Flood Information Service. Among the rivers whose water levels significantly rose include the Danube, the Isar, the Zusam, the Weilach, the Ilm, the Paar, the Schmutter, the Roth, and the Leibi. An inflatable rescue raft containing four firefighters capsized while evacuating citizens in Pfaffenhofen from floodwaters from the overflowing Ilm River, resulting in the death of one firefighter. Another firefighter was missing, as well as a woman in Schrobenhausen which was later found dead. An employee working at an energy company in Freising suffered critical injuries after receiving an electrical shock during the floods. Nordendorf mayor Tobias Kunz noted that the flooding began to grow into an emergency starting at 06:00 am (GMT+2) caused by overflowing of the River Schmutter, requiring the use of 40,000 sandbags to construct a 240-meter-long dike to restrict the flooding. The dam located near a Nordendorf school sports field burst, submerging and destroying the €1 million property. Carriages of a train were derailed by a landslide caused by the heavy raining near Schwaebisch Gmund. None of the 185 passengers were injured. center|thumb|800x800px|Sentinel-1 false colour satellite image on 2 June 2024 showing the vicinity of Augsburg. Flooding on the Günz, Mindel, Zusam and Schmutter rivers (W to E) is visible in black to dark blue. Image accessible in online browser here: https://link.dataspace.copernicus.eu/z9pi Evacuation and state of emergency declarations were delivered in Augsburg, Lindau, municipalities in the Lake Constance region, Memmingen, Dillingen, Neu-Ulm, Kelheim, Straubing and Straubing-Bogen, Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Schrobenhausen, Donau-Ries, Unterallgäu, Günzburg, Aichach-Friedberg, Dachau, and Diedorf. In Diedorf, a dam and a dyke broke, and an underground car park and several surrounding house basements were flooded. Wiesensteig residents were told to boil water due to the flooding of water treatment facilities. On 3 June 2024, rescuers recovered the body of a woman in Schrobenhausen, believed to have drowned while trapped in an apartment basement. Two more bodies were discovered in a cellar in Schorndorf. The highest level of flood warning, at level four, was placed on the districts from Regensburg to Straubing. In the meantime, heavy rainfall in Switzerland led to rising water levels in rivers and lakes, including the Sitter river at Goldach, Lake Constance, the High Rhine, and caused overflow at the Untersee and Lake Lauerz. The following day, reports indicated that the Danube's water level at Passau had risen to , with this increase extending downstream into Austria and Hungary. On 4 June, a 57 year old woman lost control with her car on a flooded road. She was later found dead. The Falkenstein Castle in Upper Bavaria partially collapsed to the north due to heavy rainfall, causing the evacuation of 50 residents under the castle complex. On 5 June, a 79 year old woman which was missing since 2 June was found dead. On 7 June, insured damage was estimated by german insurers to be at least 2 Billion Euros in the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. See also List of floods in Europe 2024 France floods 2024 United Kingdom floods References Category:Floods in Germany Category:2024 meteorology Category:June 2024 events in Germany Category:2024 disasters in Germany Category:2024 floods in Europe Category:May 2024 events in Germany

2024–25 Lebanese Premier League

The 2024–25 Lebanese Premier League will be the 63rd season of the Lebanese Premier League, the top Lebanese league for football clubs since its establishment in 1934. It will be the fifth season to feature a "split" format, following its introduction in the 2020–21 season, in which the season will be divided into two phases. Summary Regulations Each club has to involve one player under the age of 21 for at least 750 minutes, and two players for 1,000 combined minutes. In case a club is not able to meet the required number of minutes at the end of the season, they would have three points deducted from their total in the league. Since the 2023–24 season, each club is able to have four foreign players under contract, an increase from the previous limit of three. Furthermore, video assistant referee (VAR), was introduced to the Lebanese Premier League in the second half of the 2023–24 season. It uses technology and officials to assist the referee in making decisions on the pitch. Format Following its introduction in the 2020–21 season, the 2024–25 season consists of two phases: in the first phase, each team plays against one another once. In the second phase, the 12 teams are divided into two groups based on their position in the first phase. As introduced in the 2022–23 season, teams only carry over half of their point tally from the first phase. After the first phase is completed, clubs can not move out of their own half in the league, even if they achieved more or fewer points than a higher or lower ranked team, respectively. The top six teams play against each other three times, with the champion automatically qualifying to the AFC Challenge League. The bottom six teams also play against each other three times, with the bottom two teams being relegated to the Lebanese Second Division. Teams Twelve teams compete in the league – the top ten teams from the previous season and the two teams promoted from the Lebanese Second Division. The promoted teams are Riyadi Abbasiyah, who are playing their first season in the Lebanese Premier League, and Shabab Baalbeck, who returned to the top flight after an absence of five years. They replaced Tripoli and Ahly Nabatieh, who were relegated to the Lebanese Second Division after respective spells of 12 and one years in the top flight. Stadiums and locations Note: Table lists in alphabetical order. TeamLocationStadiumCapacityAhedBeirut Al Ahed StadiumAnsarBeirut Ansar StadiumBourjBeirut Bourj el-Barajneh StadiumChabab GhaziehGhaziehKfarjoz Municipal StadiumNejmehBeirut Rafic Hariri StadiumRacing BeirutBeirut Fouad Chehab StadiumRiyadi AbbasiyahAabbassiyehSafaBeirut Safa StadiumSagesseBeirut Sin El Fil StadiumShabab BaalbeckBaalbekShabab SahelBeirut Shabab Al Sahel StadiumTadamon SourTyreSour Municipal Stadium Foreign players Lebanese clubs are allowed to have four foreign players at their disposal at any time, as well as unlimited Palestinian players born in Lebanon in a given match sheet (of which only one allowed among the eleven players on the field). Moreover, each club competing in an AFC competition is allowed to field two extra foreign players, to be only played in continental matches, as the AFC allows six foreign players to play in the starting eleven (one of whom from an AFC country). Players in bold were registered during the mid-season transfer window. Players in italics left the club during the mid-season transfer window. TeamPlayer 1Player 2Player 3Player 4Palestinian player(s)AFC player(s)Former playersAhedAnsarBourjChabab GhaziehNejmehRacing BeirutRiyadi AbbasiyahSafaSagesseShabab BaalbeckShabab SahelTadamon Sour League table Season statistics Goalscorers Hat-tricks See also 2024–25 Lebanese FA Cup 2024 Lebanese Federation Cup 2024 Lebanese Super Cup Notes References External links Category:Lebanese Premier League seasons Lebanon 1

2024–25 F.C. Motagua season

The 2024–25 season will be F.C. Motagua's 78th season in existence and the club's 59th consecutive season in the top fight of Honduran football. In addition to the domestic league, the club will also compete in the 2024 CONCACAF Central American Cup. Overview The club will try to improve their 2023–24 season where they finished title-less. Kits The 2024–25 home, away and third kits will be published during the off-season. Manufacturer Main sponsor Joma Pepsi Players Transfers in Player Contract date Moving from Jhen Portillo 21 May 2024 Vida Óscar Padilla 22 May 2024 Génesis Transfers out Player Released date Moving to TBD TBD TBD Squad Only league matches into account Player name Date of birth and age Games played Goals scored 2 DF Kevin Álvarez 33 0 33 1 0 1 3 DF Carlos Meléndez 77 0 77 5 0 5 4 MF Luis Vega 24 0 24 3 0 3 5 DF Marcelo Pereira 218 0 218 14 0 14 6 DF Ricky Zapata 25 0 25 0 0 0 7 MF Jorge Serrano 17 0 17 1 0 1 8 MF Walter Martínez 237 0 237 23 0 23 9 FW Rubilio Castillo 188 0 188 105 0 105 10 MF Yeison Mejía 35 0 35 7 0 7 11 FW Agustín Auzmendi 41 0 41 26 0 26 12 MF Raúl Santos 202 0 202 7 0 7 14 MF Carlos Argueta 38 0 38 3 0 3 15 MF Edwin Maldonado 41 0 41 0 0 0 16 MF Carlos Mejía 96 0 96 10 0 10 17 DF Wesly Decas 134 0 134 1 0 1 19 GK Jonathan Rougier 235 0 235 1 0 1 21 MF Rodrigo Gómez 17 0 17 1 0 1 22 FW Edwin Munguía 1 0 1 0 0 0 23 MF Juan Delgado 127 0 127 9 0 9 24 FW Antony García 7 0 7 0 0 0 25 GK Marlon Licona 142 0 142 0 0 0 26 MF Denis Meléndez 26 0 26 1 0 1 27 DF Cristopher Meléndez 125 0 125 5 0 5 29 FW Rodrigo Auzmendi 7 0 7 1 0 1 32 MF Jonathan Núñez 83 0 83 3 0 3 33 MF Héctor Castellanos 242 0 242 4 0 4 34 DF Giancarlos Sacaza 3 0 3 0 0 0 38 FW Mathías Vásquez 1 0 1 1 0 1 47 – Santos Sambulá 1 0 1 0 0 0 50 FW Aaron Barrios 13 0 13 0 0 0 51 – Jordan García 1 0 1 0 0 0 – DF Jhen Portillo 0 0 0 0 0 0 – MF Óscar Padilla 0 0 0 0 0 0 Manager Diego Vásquez 26 November 2023 – Goalkeeper's action Goalkeeper Years evaluated Jonathan Rougier 2017–present 235 237 1.009 Marlon Licona 2010–2017, 2018–2023, 2024–present 142 154 1.085 International caps This is a list of players that were playing for Motagua during the 2024–25 season and were called to represent Honduras at different international competitions. Player Team Event Caps Goals TBD TBD TBD 0 0 Results All times are local CST unless stated otherwise Preseason and friendlies Apertura Clausura CONCACAF Central American Cup F.C. Motagua qualified to the 2024 CONCACAF Central American Cup as the third best placed non-champion from the 2023–24 domestic league. Statistics Competition Liga Nacional 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00% CONCACAF Central American Cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00% Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00% Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00% References External links Official website Category:F.C. Motagua seasons Motagua Category:21st century in Tegucigalpa

Brewery Angerik

Brouwerij Angerik ("Brewery Angerik") is a Belgian microbrewery located in the town of Dilbeek in the province of Flemish Brabant. They brew ales, lambic beers and a lager. History Microbrewery Angerik was founded in 1997 in the Belgian town of Zellik by the two brothers-in-law Erik De Cuyper and Angelo Buyse. It was more of a hobby that got out of hand than a full-time business. The name Angerik is a contraction of both their first names: Angelo & Erik. They named their ales 'Boerke', Dutch for peasant. In 2002, the brewery moved to Dilbeek with now only Erik left as brewer. He rebuilt his old auto repair shop into a microbrewery. In 2010, production was reduced to a minimum because it was no longer possible for him to combine the brewery with his main job. Erik only made a few brews a year. At the end of 2015, Brouwerij Angerik took a fresh start when Erik's son Sam De Cuyper took over the business full-time. 'Boerke' was renamed 'Dilleke', a reference to the town of Dilbeek, where it's brewed. In 2017 at the World Beer Awards, the brewery won a gold medal in the category pale ale with this beer, whose monthly production that time was about 2,000 litres. A pub was also started on the site, which is only open on Saturday afternoons. In 2021 Sam also began brewing lambic beers in limited volumes under the name 'Cuvée Kluysbosch', referring to the forest nearby the brewery. At the Beer Awards 2023 his Lambic-Cider won a gold medal in the category fruit beer. A lager called 'Jaak' was added to their assortment of beers in 2024. Beers Dilleke, pale ale Indian Summer, India pale ale Hello Darkness, oatmeal stout Lady in Red, fruitbeer of sour cherries Jaak, lager Cuvée Kluysbosch Lambiek in bag-in-box (3L) Lambiek Islay Whisky Barrel Aged Saison Apricot Brandy Barrel Aged Lambiek - Cider Lambiek - Framboos (Eng: raspberry) Lambiek - Vijgen (Eng: figs) Photo gallery References , Bieren en Brouwerijen van België, 2009, (in Dutch) External link (Dutch only) Category:Breweries of Flanders Category:Companies based in Flemish Brabant Category:1997 establishments in Belgium

2023 General Tire 125

The 2023 General Tire 125 was the second stock car race of the 2023 ARCA Menards Series East season, and the 9th running of the event. The race was originally scheduled to be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, but was postponed until Saturday, April 29, due to constant rain showers. The race was held at Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Delaware, a 1-mile (1.6 km) permanent asphalt oval shaped speedway. It was originally scheduled to be contested over 125 laps, but was increased to 127 laps, due to a NASCAR overtime finish. In a wild finish, Jake Finch, driving for Venturini Motorsports, would hold off Landen Lewis in a side-by-side battle on the final restart to earn his first career ARCA Menards Series East win. Finch would also dominate the race, leading a race-high 89 laps. To fill out the podium, Luke Fenhaus, driving for Pinnacle Racing Group, would finish in 3rd, respectively. Report Background thumb|left|Dover Motor Speedway, the circuit where the race will be held. Dover Motor Speedway is an oval race track in Dover, Delaware, United States that has held at least two NASCAR races since it opened in 1969. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosted USAC and the NTT IndyCar Series. The track features one layout, a concrete oval, with 24° banking in the turns and 9° banking on the straights. The speedway is owned and operated by Speedway Motorsports. The track, nicknamed "The Monster Mile", was built in 1969 by Melvin Joseph of Melvin L. Joseph Construction Company, Inc., with an asphalt surface, but was replaced with concrete in 1995. Six years later in 2001, the track's capacity moved to 135,000 seats, making the track have the largest capacity of sports venue in the mid-Atlantic. In 2002, the name changed to Dover International Speedway from Dover Downs International Speedway after Dover Downs Gaming and Entertainment split, making Dover Motorsports. From 2007 to 2009, the speedway worked on an improvement project called "The Monster Makeover", which expanded facilities at the track and beautified the track. After the 2014 season, the track's capacity was reduced to 95,500 seats. Entry list (R) denotes rookie driver. #DriverTeamMakeSponsor01Tim MonroeFast Track RacingFordFast Track Racing6Lavar Scott (R)Rev RacingChevroletMax Siegel Inc.10Ed PompaFast Track RacingFordHYTORC of New York / Double "H" Ranch11Zachary TinkleFast Track RacingToyotaRacing for Rescues12C. J. McLaughlinFast Track RacingToyotaSci Aps15Sean Hingorani (R)Venturini MotorsportsToyotaGearWrench17Landen LewisMcGowan MotorsportsToyotaAmerican Resurfacing Inc.18William Sawalich (R)Joe Gibbs RacingToyotaStarkey / SoundGear20Jake FinchVenturini MotorsportsToyotaPhoenix Construction25Conner JonesVenturini MotorsportsToyotaJones Utilites28Luke Fenhaus (R)Pinnacle Racing GroupChevroletChevrolet Performance31Rita Goulet (R)Rise MotorsportsChevroletInspire Real Change48Brad SmithBrad Smith MotorsportsFordSki's Graphics55Toni BreidingerVenturini MotorsportsToyotaFP Movement98Dale ShearerShearer Speed RacingToyotaShearer Speed RacingOfficial entry list Starting lineup Practice and qualifying were both scheduled to be held on Friday, April 26, but were both cancelled due to constant rain showers. The starting lineup would be determined by the ARCA rulebook. As a result, William Sawalich, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, would start on the pole. Starting lineup Pos.#DriverTeamMake118William Sawalich (R)Joe Gibbs RacingToyota211Zachary TinkleFast Track RacingToyota301Tim MonroeFast Track RacingFord412C. J. McLaughlinFast Track RacingToyota548Brad SmithBrad Smith MotorsportsFord610Ed PompaFast Track RacingFord715Sean Hingorani (R)Venturini MotorsportsToyota86Lavar Scott (R)Rev RacingChevrolet920Jake FinchVenturini MotorsportsToyota1025Conner JonesVenturini MotorsportsToyota1155Toni BreidingerVenturini MotorsportsToyota1217Landen LewisMcGowan MotorsportsToyota1331Rita Goulet (R)Rise MotorsportsChevrolet1428Luke Fenhaus (R)Pinnacle Racing GroupChevrolet1598Dale ShearerShearer Speed RacingToyotaOfficial starting lineup Race results FinSt#DriverTeamMakeLapsLedStatusPts1920Jake FinchVenturini MotorsportsToyota12789Running4821217Landen LewisMcGowan MotorsportsToyota1272Running4331428Luke Fenhaus (R)Pinnacle Racing GroupChevrolet1270Running414118William Sawalich (R)Joe Gibbs RacingToyota1272Running41586Lavar Scott (R)Rev RacingChevrolet1274Running406211Zachary TinkleFast Track RacingToyota1270Running3871155Toni BreidingerVenturini MotorsportsToyota1250Running378610Ed PompaFast Track RacingFord1190Running3691025Conner JonesVenturini MotorsportsToyota11330Accident3610715Sean Hingorani (R)Venturini MotorsportsToyota850Running3411548Brad SmithBrad Smith MotorsportsFord700Clutch33121331Rita Goulet (R)Rise MotorsportsChevrolet290Parked3213412C. J. McLaughlinFast Track RacingToyota50Mechanical31141598Dale ShearerShearer Speed RacingToyota40Mechanical3015301Tim MonroeFast Track RacingFord20Mechanical29Official race results Standings after the race Drivers' Championship standings Pos Driver Points 10px 1 William Sawalich 90 10px 1 2 Jake Finch 89 (-1) 10px 1 3 Luke Fenhaus 83 (–7) 10px 1 4 Lavar Scott 78 (–12) 10px 2 5 Zachary Tinkle 75 (–15) 10px 2 6 Sean Hingorani 74 (–16) 10px 3 7 Ed Pompa 70 (–20) 10px 3 8 Tim Monroe 62 (–28) 10px 6 9 Rita Goulet 61 (–29) 10px 4 10 Dale Shearer 60 (–30) Note: Only the first 10 positions are included for the driver standings. References Category:2023 ARCA Menards Series East Category:NASCAR races at Dover Motor Speedway Category:April 2023 sports events in the United States Category:2023 in sports in Delaware

Arthur Aidala

Arthur Louis Frank Aidala (known as Arthur Aidala), born in 1967 or 1968, is a defense attorney based in New York City. He has represented famous clients such as Megyn Kelly, Alan Dershowitz, Rudy Giuliani, Lawrence Taylor, Anthony Weiner, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Harvey Weinstein, and is considered one of the top criminal defense attorneys in New York City. Education Aidala went to school locally growing up, in PS 185 and then in Poly Prep. He graduated college from SUNY Purchase, and received his law degree from CUNY. Professional Life Aidala started out his law career working in the Brooklyn DA's office, where he rose to a senior position. He left the Brooklyn DA's office and later became a partner at Baratta, Baratta, and Aidala. He is licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey. Aidala went on to start his own law firm. He is the managing partner of Aidala, Bertuna and Kamins, based in Manhattan. In 2022, the New York Times reported that Aidala charged $950 per hour. Aidala also hosts a weeknight radio show on WNYM called "The Arthur Aidala Power Hour." In 2015, Aidala was elected the 100th president of the Brooklyn Bar Association. He was also formerly the president of the Columbian Lawyers Association. Aidala is a regular guest, as a legal expert, on The Megyn Kelly Show, as well as on numerous other programs. Political Candidate In the late 1990s, Aidala left the Brooklyn DA's office to run for New York City Council. In a three-way primary race, Aidala finished second with 37% of the vote, a mere 108 votes behind the winner. Personal life Aidala grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, the oldest of two children. He has a younger sister. His father, Louis Aidala, born circa 1939, was also a New York-based attorney, now retired. Arthur's mother, Mary Ann Piazza Aidala, was a schoolteacher, also now retired. He is of Italian descent. Aidala married the former Danielle Caminiti, a fellow lawyer, in 2004. He was 36, she 28. They had a son, born circa 2006. The marriage ended in divorce in 2015. In 2016, Aidala married his law partner, Marianne Bertuna. She had started as an intern in his office 17 years prior, and had made partner in 2008. The couple has a son, born c. 2017, and a daughter born in 2022. They live in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. They also own a house in The Hamptons. Aidala is a Democrat, although he has many high-profile friends among both Democrats and Republicans. References Category:American criminal defense lawyers Category:Lawyers from Brooklyn Category:Living people Category:1960s births Category:Year of birth uncertain

2024–25 Club América season

The 2024–25 Club América season is the club's 80th consecutive season in the top-flight of Mexican football. The team will participate in the Liga MX, Supercopa de Campeones, Leagues Cup, Campeones Cup, and the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Coaching staff Position StaffManager André JardineAssistant managers Paulo Victor Gomes Raúl LaraGoalkeeper coach Luis GurrolaFitness coaches Kako Perez Francisco MartínezPhysiotherapists Fernando Gilardi Octavio Luna Francisco FaustinoTeam doctors Alfonso Díaz José Guadalupe Vázquez Christian Motta Source: Club América Players Squad information No. Pos. Nat. Name Date of birth (Age) Since Previous club Goalkeepers 1 GK Luis Malagón 2023 Necaxa 27 GK Óscar Jiménez 2017 Chiapas Defenders 2 DF Luis Fuentes 2020 Free agent 3 DF Israel Reyes 2023 Puebla 4 DF Sebastián Cáceres 2020 Liverpool 5 DF Kevin Álvarez 2023 Pachuca 14 DF Néstor Araujo 2022 Celta de Vigo 18 DF Cristian Calderón 2024 Free agent 23 DF Emilio Lara 2022 Academy 26 DF Salvador Reyes 2021 Puebla 29 DF Ramón Juárez 2019 Academy 31 DF Igor Lichnovsky 2023 UANL Midfielders 6 MF Jonathan dos Santos 2022 Free agent 8 MF Álvaro Fidalgo 2021 Castellón 10 MF Diego Valdés 2021 Santos Laguna 16 MF Santiago Naveda 2020 Miedź Legnica 17 MF Alejandro Zendejas 2022 Necaxa 20 MF Richard Sánchez 2019 Olimpia 24 MF Javairô Dilrosun 2024 Feyenoord Forwards 7 FW Brian Rodríguez 2022 LAFC 19 FW Illian Hernández 2024 Pachuca 21 FW Henry Martín 2018 Tijuana 30 FW Román Martínez 2022 Academy 33 FW Julián Quiñones 2023 Atlas Players and squad numbers last updated on 2 June 2024.Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Pre-season and friendlies Club América will precede their 2024–25 campaign by taking part in a series of friendly matches in the United States. DateOpponents H / AResultF–AScorers31 June 2024 JuárezN31 July 2024 ChelseaN3 August 2024 Aston VillaN Competitions Overview References Category:Club América seasons Category:2024 in Mexican sports

Sydnie Christmas

Sydnie Christmas (born 18 July 1995) is an English singer and actress. After beginning a career in musical theatre and appearing in various productions, she went on to win the seventeenth series of Britain's Got Talent in 2024. Career Early life and career beginnings Christmas was born on 18 July 1995 in Gravesend, Kent, England to Mark and Janet Christmas (née Lye) and studied at the D&B Academy of Performing Arts. After graduating in 2014, she went on to make her stage debut in the West End production of the jukebox musical Lazarus, in which she portrayed Teenage Girl 3. Between 2016 and 2017, she appeared in the E4 reality series Stage School. She later went on to perform on cruise ships including Independence of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas where she appeared in productions including Grease and Starlight Express. Prior to appearing on Britain's Got Talent, Christmas was working as a receptionist at boutique gym 1Rebel on a zero-hour contract. Britain's Got Talent In 2024, Christmas entered for the seventeenth series of Britain's Got Talent. At her audition, she sang "Tomorrow" from the musical Annie after which she received the Golden Buzzer from Amanda Holden and advanced straight to the semi-finals. Christmas sang Frank Sinatra's "My Way" in the third semi-final, which she won with 37.9% of the public vote. She was the bookies clear favourite in the final, despite "fix claims" regarding her previous professional experience. She closed the show, singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz, and was subsequently declared the winner with 27.2% of the vote. Christmas became the first female singer to win the show, as well as the first solo female in the show's history to win who was not part of a dog act. Filmography + As herself Year Title Role 2016–2017 Stage School Participant; 6 episodes 2024 Britain's Got Talent Winner; series 17 2024 Lorraine Guest; 1 episode 2024 This Morning Guest; 1 episode Stage Year Title Role Venue 2016–2017 Lazarus Teenage Girl #3 King's Cross Theatre Discography Singles Title Year Album "Heal Me" 2020 rowspan="2" "One Night Only"(with DeFreyne) References Category:1995 births Category:Actors from Gravesend, Kent Category:Britain's Got Talent winners Category:English pop singers Category:English musical theatre actresses Category:English women singers Category:Living people Category:People from Gravesend, Kent Category:Reality show winners Category:Television personalities from Kent

Federal Taxpayer Registry

The Federal Taxpayer Registry (Spanish: Registro Federal de Contribuyentes, RFC), also known as RFC number, is a tax identification number required by any physical or natural person or moral or juridical person (legal entity) in Mexico to carry out any lawful economic activity for which they are obliged to pay taxes, with some exceptions. These people are called taxpayers. The tax identification number must include details of the natural person (e.g. name and date of birth) or legal entity (e.g. name and date of incorporation). Registration is done at the offices of the Tax Administration Service (SAT) of the Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), and is mandatory for all those indicated by the Federal Tax Code.Página web del SAT donde se explica cómo inscribirse por medio del RFC (Consultada miércoles 23 de octubre de 2013) An RFC number is required for all Mexican citizens and residents, even if they are not employed, as this number is necessary to do various tasks such as opening a bank account, applying for a job, buying a vehicle, registering a vehicle, and buying property. The Calculate RFC tool makes it easy to obtain your RFC with homoclave in Mexico. Requirements The registration process in the Federal Taxpayer Registry (RFC) has different requirements, depending on the type of person who promotes it. It is necessary to validate official identifications,Identificaciones oficiales proof of addressComprobantes de domicilio and the powers of attorney accepted by the SAT, which must be submitted in original. Individuals Those who have the Unique Population Registry Code (CURP) The procedure must be carried out in person at an office of the Tax Administration Service (SAT) and the person must bring proper documentation and a thumb drive.https://rfc.siat.sat.gob.mx For Mexicans living abroad, the procedure must be done in person at an embassy or consulate and the person must bring proper documentation and a thumb drive. Upon completion, the unique acknowledgment of registration in the Federal Taxpayer Registry is obtained, which contains the tax identification card, the homoclave and the two-dimensional barcode. Minors Parents who exercise parental authority or guardianship of minors and act as their representatives, must register an appointment with the SATregistrar una cita and submit the following documentation to the tax authority: the child's birth certificate, issued by the Civil Registry; the personal identity card, issued by the Secretariat of the Interior through the National Population Registry (original); the court decision or the document issued by a notary public, in the case of parental authority or guardianship (certified copy); written statement of consent by the parents for one of them to act as the minor's representative, accompanied by their valid official identification (original); the current official identification of the parent or guardian acting as the minor's representative (original); proof of tax domicile (original); if necessary, the power of attorney certifying the legal personality of the legal representative or the power of attorney signed in the presence of two witnesses and the signatures ratified before the tax authorities or before a notary or notary public (certified copy). Minors from the age of 16 who have their own identification and who receive only a salary They must carry out the procedure in person at a SAT office, after an appointment registered on the SAT portal.portal del SAT By submitting the following documents: CURP or Personal Identity Card, issued by the Secretariat of the Interior through the National Population Registry; a written statement to the Decentralized Administration of Taxpayer Services, signed by the minor, in which he or she indicates under oath to tell the truth his or her willingness to register in the RFC in order to perform exclusively a subordinate personal service and that he or she will not have any other activity until he or she reaches the age of 18; proof of tax address; valid official identification. Legal entities Pre-registration must be done on the SAT portal.Trámites de preinscripción en el SAT It will not be considered filed if the taxpayer does not comply with the conclusion of the procedure at the SAT office, within ten days following the sending of the application, after an appointment registered on the SAT portal, and the following documentation must be submitted to the tax authority: acknowledgment of pre-registration in the RFC; notarized constituent document (certified copy); proof of tax address; power of attorney in the case of legal representation, which certifies the personality of the legal representative (certified copy), or power of attorney signed in the presence of two witnesses and the signatures ratified before the tax authorities or before the Notary Public (original). If it was granted abroad, it must be duly apostilled or legalized and have been formalized before a Mexican Notary Public and, if applicable, have a translation into Spanish by an authorized expert; valid official identification of the legal representative; they must have a valid RFC code of each of the partners, shareholders or associates within the articles of incorporation. In the event that the valid RFC of the partners, shareholders or associates is not included in the articles of incorporation, the legal representative must submit a written statement containing the corresponding RFC keys; some legal entities whose constitution is special may require additional documentation, which can be consulted in file 43/CFF.ficha 43/CFF The legal representative must answer the questions asked by the authority, related to the identity, domicile and in general about the tax situation of the legal entity to be registered. Determination of the RFC The RFC, just like any other legal document, needs verification. This indicates that each section represents a value or data referring to the person who owns the RFC. Natural person It refers to the person with business activity who has the right or obligation to file taxes. For example, the following RFC VECJ880326: VE is the first letter of the paternal surname plus the first internal vowel of the paternal surname. C is the initial of the mother's surname. If there is no maternal surname, an (X) is used. J is the initial of the first name. To avoid the formation of an inconvenient word, this letter is replaced with an (X). 88 is the last two digits of the year of birth. 03 is the month of birth. 26 is the day of birth. Therefore, in this case it can be deduced that the person was born on 26 March 1988. XXX is the homoclave, designated by the SAT through official paper already designated, and depends on some factors that the SAT performs by means of alphanumeric software. Legal entity It refers to the company that has the obligation to file taxes. For example, the following RFC ABC 680524 P-76, where: ABC can be the initials of the company or a combination of these. 68 represents the year the company was founded. 05 is the month of company creation. 24 is the day of creation of the company. Therefore, the company was created on 24 May 1968. P76 is the homoclave, designated by the SAT through official paper already designated, and depends on some factors that the SAT performs by means of numerical or alphanumeric systems. Exceptions When the paternal surname begins with a vowel, the second character will be taken as the next vowel. For example, Fernanda Escamilla Arroyo, the first 4 characters will be EAAF, and not ESAF. When a person has two names, where the first name is María (women) or José (men), the fourth character will be taken from the first letter of the middle name, instead of the first. This is because the names María and José are excessively common and would generate many duplicates. For example, a person is named María Fernanda Escamilla Arroyo, the first four characters will be EAAF (María does not count towards forming the fourth character). Tax identifiers in other countries Argentina = CUIT (Clave Única de Identificación Tributaria) Bolivia = NIT Brazil = CNPJ / CPF Canada = DUI / NIT Chile = RUT / RUN Colombia = NIT / RUT Costa Rica = NIT Cuba = NIT Dominican Republic = RNC (Registro Nacional de Contribuyentes) Ecuador = RUC El Salvador = NIT (Número de Identificación Tributaria) France = fiscal number Guatemala = NIT / RTU / SAT Honduras = RTN Indonesia = NPWP (Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak)/(Tax Identification Number) Mexico = RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes) / NSS (Número de Seguridad Social) Nicaragua = NIT / RUC Panama = RUC (Registro Único del Contribuyente) Paraguay = RUC Peru = RUC Spain = NIF / NIE / CIF United States = SSN / TIN / TaxID Uruguay = RUT Venezuela = RIF (Registro de Identificación Fiscal) See also Unique Population Registry Code (CURP) Social Security Number (Mexico) (NSS) Voting Credential (INE Card) Tax Administration Service (SAT) References External links of the Tax Administration Service (SAT) (Spanish) Definitions of the Miscellaneous Tax Resolution (Spanish) Category:Law of Mexico Category:Identity documents of Mexico Category:Taxpayer identification numbers

Perfecto Lacoste

Perfecto Lacoste was the first Mayor of Havana elected under American occupation and later Secretary of Agriculture of Cuba.The Kentucky Post. (July 27, 1904). U.S. Could Have Had Cuba As Easily as She Got Philippines; 1904. Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kentucky-post-us-could-have-had-cu/148582255/ Early history Perfecto Lacoste y Grave de Peralta was born in Holguín, Cuba in the early 1860s. His uncle was Cuban General Julio Grave de Peralta. The Ten Years' War caused his family to flee Cuba when he was 13 years old. He attended university in the United States, went into business in Cincinnati, and later obtained American citizenship.Hartford Courant. (May 10, 1905). Note And Comment; 1905. Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/hartford-courant-note-and-comment-1905/148579883/ Preceding the Spanish-American war, he returned to Cuba. Lacoste became a well known planter, establishing the Lacoste sugar plantations in Pinar del Río Province.The State. (July 13, 1903). Commercial Relations of Cuba and This Country; 1903. Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-commercial-relations-of-cuba-a/148581010/ During the war, damages were sustained on his sugar plantation through the acts of both insurgent and Spanish forces. Forces of Máximo Gómez and Antonio Maceo encamped on the plantation on January 6, 1896.Whiteman, M. M. (1937). Damages in International Law: Arrest, detention, imprisonment, or expulsion. United States: U.S. Government Printing Office. Politics Mayor At the time of Spanish evacuation, he was appointed by American military authorities, succeeding Pedro Esteban González-Larrinaga, Marquis de Esteban. Lacoste took up his post on January 1, 1899, serving as the Mayor of the City of Havana.Bianchi Ross, C. (2017, September 20). Cuba: A Different Story. RUTH. Secretary of Agriculture When the Cuban Secretary of Agriculture Juan Ríus Rivera resigned on May 1, 1900, Lacoste assumed the position. Lacoste was appointed the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Commerce, and Industry by Military Governor of Cuba Leonard Wood and resigned as Mayor of Havana.Guillard, James, "The United States and Cuba: A Study of the US’s First Military Occupation and State Building Efforts" (2020). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3829. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3829 Following the 1901 Cuban general election, he was replaced by Manuel Luciano Díaz under the Palma government.The Richmond Item. (May 17, 1902). Luciano Diaz 1902 Cuba. Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-richmond-item-luciano-diaz-1902-cuba/14087695/ Ventures A new sugar firm was founded by Lacoste in New York in 1904 with the goal of transforming his San José plantation into a large central sugar factory.Taft, W. H. (1906). Revenue for the Philippine Islands: Hearings Before the Committee on the Philippines of the United States Senate. United States: U.S. Government Printing Office. Death Perfecto Lacoste died in Havana, Cuba on May 5, 1905. References Category:1861 births Category:1905 deaths Category:People of Cuban descent Category:People of the Cuban Revolution Category:Mayors of places in Cuba Category:Cuban politicians

Shenyang Joint Logistics Support Center

The Shenyang Joint Logistics Support Center (沈阳联勤保障中心) located in Shenyang, Liaoning Province is the local operational organ of the Joint Logistics Support Force at the Western Command of the People's Liberation Army, with a Corps Deputy grade.中央军委联勤保障部队成立 习近平授予军旗并致训词 ，凤凰网，2016-09-13. History In November 1961, the second logistic branch was established in Shenyang. In March 1968 it was renamed Unit 439, and in August 1975 it was given the MUCD of unit 81875. In 1999 it was renamed 2nd Logistic Branch郭雪，陈良新，新经济环境下的我国人力资源开发，企业导报2012(21):190-190 As part of the 2015 military reforms the Joint Logistics Support Force was established in January 2016. Its principal organ was the Wuhan Joint Logistics Support Base. On 13 September 2016, the five main Joint Logistics Centers at Wuxi, Guilin, Xining, Shenyang and Zhengzhou were established as the subordinate units of the Wuhan JLSB., using the existing logistic units of the Theaters. Organization General Staff Department (参谋部) Combat Logistics Training Office (战勤训练处) Directly Subordinate Units Office (直属工作处) Political Work Department (政治工作部) Information Office (宣传处) Military and Civilian Staff Official (兵员和文职人员处) Supply Office (供应处) Transport and Distribution Office (运输投送处) Field Medicine Office (卫勤处) Warehouse Administration Office (仓储管理处) Military Installations Construction Office (军事设施建设处) Science, Technology and Informatization Office (科技和信息化处) Military Representative Offices (军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at the Shenyang Railway Bureau (驻沈阳铁路局军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at Daqingdong Station (驻大庆东站军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at Harbin Railway Bureau (驻哈尔滨铁路局军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at Hohhot Railway Bureau (驻呼和浩特铁路局军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office for Rail and Water Transport at Jinan (驻济南铁路水路军事代表办事处) Directly subordinate units PLA Northern Theater General Hospital (中国人民解放军北部战区总医院), Shenyang JLSF 960th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九六〇医院), Jinan JLSF 961st Hospital (联勤保障部队第九六一医院), Qiqihar JLSF 962nd Hospital (联勤保障部队第九六二医院), Harbin JLSF 963rd Hospital (联勤保障部队第九六三医院), Jiamusi JLSF 964th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九六四医院), Changchun JLSF 965th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九六五医院), Jilin JLSF 966th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九六六医院), Dandong JLSF 967th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九六七医院), Dalian JLSF 968th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九六八医院), Chaoyang City JLSF 969th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九六九医院), Hohhot JLSF 970th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九七〇医院), Yantai JLSF Dalian Rehabilitation and Convalescence Center (联勤保障部队大连康复疗养中心) PLA Northern Theater Disease Control and Prevention Command Center (中国人民解放军北部战区疾病预防控制中心) Leadership Shenyang JLSC Commanders PLAGF Sr Col Zhu Man (朱满)（2016—） Shenyang JLSC Deputy Commanders Tang Longqing (唐龙清)（2016—） Shenyang JLSC Political Commissars PLAGF Sr Col Huang Tianxin (黄天信)（2016-9—） References Category:People's Liberation Army branches Category:Military units and formations established in 2016 Category:2016 establishments in China

CP/LD

The CP/LD format defines a flexible, extensible, machine readable format that links HTML5 documents with content to JSON-LD graphs for the data and semantics.https://www.niso.org/publications/z39105-2023-cpld The Linked Document part of the standard outlines the minimal characteristics of documents, whereas the Content Profile part describes how to extend and refine rules for specific use cases. History 2018. For internal use, as an alternative for the print driven, more rigid, XML format used at the Elsevier for processing scholarly articles, teams at that company started developing CP/LD in 2018. 2020. A proposal to create a standard from this effort was accepted by the NISO. 2023. CP/LD was published by the NISO and approved by the ANSI. Examples A example of a minimal document is: <!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head> <link rel="schema.dcterms" href="http://purl.org/dc/terms/" /> <base href="https://example.com/minimal" /> <meta name="id" content="https://example.com/minimal" /> <meta name="dcterms.conformsTo" content="https://w3id.org/cpld/" /> <title>Minimal Linked Document</title> <script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": { "@vocab": "http://schema.org/", "doc": "https://example.com/minimal#", "ex": "https:example.com/narrativeStructure/" }, "@graph": { "@id": "https://example.com/minimal", "schema:conformsTo": "https://w3id.org/cpld/", "@type": "schema:Article", "schema:hasPart": [ { "@id": "doc:e1", "@type": "ex:Introduction" } ] } } </script> </head> <body> <h1 id="e0">Minimal document</h1> <p id="e1">Hello World</p> </body> </html> Publication Date: December 12, 2023 ISBN: 978-1-950980-29-1 DOI: 10.3789/ansi.niso.z39.105-2023 ISSN: 1041-5653 External links z39105-2023-cpld on niso.org CP/LD viewer for Visual Studio Code schema.org References Category:Data serialization formats

History of Grasshopper Club Zürich

Grasshopper Club Zürich, commonly referred to as simply GC, GCZ, or Grasshoppers, is a professional multisports club based in Zürich, Switzerland. Founded on 1 September 1886, it is the oldest active football club in Zürich and second only to FC St. Gallen in Switzerland. With 27 national championships and 19 Swiss Cup victories, Grasshoppers are still the most successful club in the country. Early History Foundation and first championship wins Grasshopper was founded on 1 September 1886 by Tom E. Griffith, an English student. Using a 20 Swiss franc donation, the club acquired an English football shirt in blue and white colours (as worn by Blackburn Rovers). The English students were from Manchester Grammar School in Manchester. Arthur J. Finck was one of the students who was part of the group that founded the club. Its first match came in October of that year against ETH and ended in a goalless draw. In 1893, Grasshopper became the first Swiss team to play in (what was then) Germany, defeating Strasbourg 1–0. The first Swiss championships (then called "Serie A") were held in 1897–98 and were won by Grasshopper, as was the first championship played using a league system in 1899–1900. After two more titles in 1901 and 1905, Grasshopper had to withdraw from the Swiss championships in 1909 because they lacked a suitable playing ground. They rejoined in 1916. The illustrious coach Vittorio Pozzo played briefly for Grasshoppers, around 1905–06, before he joined Torino. 1920s: Dori Kürschner era After rejoining the Swiss championship in 1916, GC won their fifth championship in 1921. In 1925 started the era of the Hungarian manager Izidor "Dori" Kürschner, a former member of the coaching staff of the Swiss national team that won the silver medal at the 1924 Olympics. Under Kürschner in the 1920s, Grasshopper won the championship twice (in 1927 and 1928) and also the first two editions of the Swiss Cup in 1925–26 and in 1926–27. 1930s: Beginning of Karl Rappan era Dori Kürschner stayed with Grasshopper until 1934, winning another championship in 1931 and two more Swiss Cups in 1932 and 1934. Then started the era of Austrian coach Karl Rappan who managed also the Swiss national team for several years during that time. The first title under Rappan came in 1937 and the second one in 1939. They also won the Swiss Cup in 1937 and 1938. 1940s: More titles during World War II Despite the turmoils of World War II the Swiss championships were held during the 1940s with the Grasshoppers winning in 1942, 1943 and 1945. Until Karl Rappan left the team in 1948, the team also won another five Cups (in 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943 and 1946). Swiss football giants 1950s: Last successes for a long time In 1952, Grasshopper won their 14th Swiss championship title and their 12th Swiss Cup. They managed to win the double again in 1956, but it turned out to be their last silverware for a long time, as they had to wait for 15 years until their next championship and for 27 years until their next Cup win. In 1956–57 Grasshopper participated for the first time in the European Cup which was founded in the previous season. They reached the quarter-finals where they were eliminated by Fiorentina. 1960s: No titles During the 1960s, Grasshopper won no championships and no Cups. The best result was a second place in 1968, which qualified them to play in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, the predecessor of the UEFA Cup. However they had no success at European level either, and they were eliminated in the first round. 1970s: Return to success and UEFA Cup semi-final In 1971, Grasshopper finally returned to the top of the Swiss league. After the end of the season, GC and Basel were tied at the top of the table and thus a play-off match was played in Bern. In front of 51,000 spectators, GC defeated Basel 4–3 after extra time to win their 16th championship. Throughout the decade Grasshopper was among the best Swiss teams. Their next championship win came in 1978. Thanks to their top finishes in the league, GC was able to play in European competitions almost every year. In 1978–79 they defeated Real Madrid in the second round of the European Cup, but lost the quarter-final against the eventual winner, Nottingham Forest. But their biggest European success to date came in the 1977–78 UEFA Cup where they reached the semi-final against French side Bastia. After a 3–2 win at home, they traveled to Corsica for the second leg but lost 0–1 and were eliminated due to the away goal rule. 1980s: Hat-tricks The 1980s were a successful decade for Grasshopper. In the years 1982, 1983 and 1984, GC won the championship three times in a row, achieving the "title hat-trick". In all three seasons, Servette from Geneva was their strongest rival, and in 1984 a championship-deciding game had to be staged in Bern because the two teams were equal on points after the regular season. GC won that match 1–0 by a converted penalty kick by Andy Egli in the 104th minute. Grasshopper were also successful in the Cup competition: after winning in 1983 they also achieved a hat-trick in the Cup, winning in 1988, 1989 and 1990. The last two of those wins were achieved with German manager Ottmar Hitzfeld. A notable success in European competitions came in 1980–81 UEFA Cup when GC reached the quarter-finals, but then were eliminated by French side Sochaux. 1990s: Champions League In 1995–96 Grasshoppers became the first Swiss team to play in the UEFA Champions League. After defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv to qualify, they played in group D against Ajax, Real Madrid and Ferencváros. They won no matches but achieved two draws, one against Ajax and one against Ferencváros. In the following year, Grasshoppers qualified a second time for the Champions League, this time after defeating Slavia Prague. In group A with opponents Auxerre, Rangers and again Ajax, a more positive result was achieved. After home wins over Rangers and Auxerre and an away win at Ajax, a draw in the last game at home against Ajax would have secured qualification for the quarter finals. However, the game was lost 0–1 and Ajax advanced instead. New Era: Incorporation With title wins in 2000–01 and 2002–03, the first decade of the 21st century started well, but since then no further successes were achieved. In 1997, Grasshopper was incorporated and as of May 2005, it is formally organized as Neue Grasshopper Fussball AG. In doing so, Grasshopper became the first Swiss sports club to go public. However, the club entered a period of decline after their last championship in 2003, with two third-place finishes in 2005 and 2010 being their best results. In 2012, they narrowly avoided being relegated thanks to Sion's 36-point deduction and Neuchatel Xamax's expulsion from the league in January 2012. Then coach Ciriaco Sforza resigned in April 2012. 19th Cup Title For the 2012/13 season, Ulrich Forte took over coaching. On 20 May 2013, Grasshopper ended a ten-year trophy drought with a penalty shoot-out victory over Basel in the Swiss Cup final at the Stade de Suisse in Bern. With a second-place finish in the 2012–13 Swiss Super League campaign, Grasshopper qualified for the Champions League for the first time in a decade, entering the competition at the third qualifying round. Following Forte's departure after the 2012/13 season, former German National Team coach Michael Skibbe took over coaching duty. Under Skibbe, the team managed a second-place finish in 2013. They also were runners-up in 2014. The 19th cup title would be the last trophy won for over a decade. Decline The improving results did not last however and soon declined again. In the following five years, they managed to only once finish in the upper half of the table and finally, in 2019, Grasshopper were relegated to the second division for the first time in 68 years. They spend the entire 2018/19 season in the bottom three of the league, ending their season with two abandoned matches due to Grasshopper fan behaviour. Recent History: Foreign ownership Chinese Owners and Promotion The first season in the second league did not go as planned. For one, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the second half of the season was delayed until late spring 2020. Furthermore, GC failed to even achieve a second-place finish, which would have qualified them for a playoff game for promotion, after losing the final game of the season 0–6 against Winterthur. During this time, in April 2020, it was revealed that the Hong Kong-based Champion Union HK Holding Limited had acquired 90% of GC shares. The new ownership appointed Sky Sun as the president of the club. In April 2021, Seyi Olofinjana was signed as sporting director. For the following season, João Carlos Pereira took over coaching duties at GC. Despite a strong season, and spending a majority of the time at first place, the team began to struggle at the close of the season. After a seven-point lead on challenger Thun had melted away in three games, club leadership took drastic measures by removing Pereira and reinstating Zoltán Kádár (who had been interim coach at the end of the previous season) as interim coach for the final two games of the season. The changes would pay off, as GC secured Challenge League championship and promotion in a 2–1 victory over Kriens in the final game. Return to the Super League For the first season back in the top Swiss league, former Lausanne coach Giorgio Contini was signed as head coach. Despite a decent first half of the season, following the winter break, the team struggled to win points and came dangerously close to the bottom of the league. Improving results in spring 2022 allowed the team to narrowly avoid the relegation playoff, ending the season in eighth place thanks to a better goal difference over Luzern. During preparation for the new season, sporting director Olofinjana and CEO Shqiprim Berisha were removed from the teams management. President Sun would take over CEO duties in the interim. On 1 July 2022, Grasshopper veteran Bernt Haas was appointed as new sporting director. On 13 February 2023, Sun stepped down from his positions as president and CEO, with vice-president András Gurovits taking up the mantle in the interim. On 19 March 2023, Swiss online news site nau.ch reported that coach Contini had handed in his resignation in mid February, which would see him leaving the club in the summer, following a six-month notice period. On the same day, the club confirmed the news and stating their intention of continuing their cooperation for the duration of the season. On 9 June 2023, following the conclusion of the season, Bruno Berner was announced as the new head coach for the 2023–24 season. He signed a two-year contract with GC. Berner had graduated from the Grasshoppers academy in 1997 and played for the first team until 2002, winning two Swiss championships in that time (1998 and 2001). On 30 June, former Premier League player Matt Jackson was appointed as the new president of GC. Jackson had most recently acted as "strategic player marketing manager" at partner club Wolverhampton Wanderers. He had completed his coaching license together with Berner and had known Haas from their time playing against each other in the Premier League. New Owners and Relegation Scare On 17 January 2024, a long-term partnership with MLS side Los Angeles FC was announced, with LAFC acquiring over 90% of the shares from the previous owners, Champion Union. In a press conference at the historic Grasshoppers rowing club, Gurovits presented the new interim president Stacy Johns, who is also the COO and CFO of LAFC. LAFC's Larry Freedman was also in attendance, as was their new managing director of Europe, Harald Gärtner. Gärtner will take up an advisory role in the club. On 27 March 2024, Haas was replaced as sporting director by Stephan Schwarz. Following the takeover, the clubs results declined sharply. Of the first 13 games in 2024, only two wins were achieved (both of these were against fierce rivals, FC Zürich and Basel). As a result, Berner was dismissed as coach on 9 April 2024, after nearly two months without a win. A day later, Marco Schällibaum was confirmed as new head coach. "Schälli" was not able to immediately turn around the results and at the start of the Relegation Group, Grasshoppers were sitting firmly on the relegation play-off spot, with last-placed FC Stade Lausanne Ouchy only mere seven points behind. In the final games of the season, Grasshoppers managed two wins and two draws, losing only one game to Basel after a conceding in the final minutes of the game. Despite being the second best team in the relegation group, the team were unable to catch up to their competitors and thus advanced to the Relegation Play-off, where FC Thun awaited them. This would be the first time in Grasshopper history that the club would compete in a relegation play-off, since their introduction in 2003. In the first leg of the play-off at home, the team showed a dominant performance but were unable to find the back of the net. After conceding at the start of the second half, they spent the rest of the game chasing an equalizer. Finally, after 19 corners won and nearly 70% possession,Match Report they were awarded a penalty by the VAR in overtime. This penalty was confidently converted by Giotto Morandi, meaning that they would go into the away fixture with a 1–1 aggregate score. In the second leg, they showed a similarly dominant start, with Morandi scoring mere two minutes into the game.Match Report However, in the following, they allowed Thun to come back into the game and conceded from the penalty spot just before half-time. The second half saw mostly Grasshoppers play and once again they managed to score in overtime, with Asumah Abubakar poking the ball over the line in the 92nd minute (ironically, after a corner). Grasshoppers thus won their first relegation play-off with an aggregate score of 3–2 and avoided relegation. References Further reading Grasshopper Club Zürich Grasshopper Club Zürich in European football Zürich Derby Hardturm and Letzigrund Grasshopper

Kid Lykos II

Joe Newboult (born 8 July 2002) – better known by his ring name Kid Lykos II – is an English professional wrestler who is primarily known for his work in the British professional wrestling promotions: Progress Wrestling, Revolution Pro Wrestling and Attack! Pro Wrestling. Most of his career, he competed as a masked luchador. He is also known for his various tenures with promotions from the European independent scene. Professional wrestling career British independent circuit (2016–present) Newboult made his professional wrestling debut at 4GW Saturday Night Storm Rising, a house show promoted by 4th Generation Wrestling on August 6, 2016, where he defeated Tiger Jr. in singles competition. Newboult shared brief or longer tenures with various promotions from the British independent scene such as Attack! Pro Wrestling, Progress Wrestling, Revolution Pro Wrestling, International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom (IPW:UK), Defiant Wrestling and many others. TNT Extreme Wrestling (2020–present) Newboult made his debut in TNT Extreme Wrestling under the ring name of "Joe Nelson" at TNT DOA Death Match Tournament 2020 on January 30, where he defeated Nico Angelo in a dark match. During his tenure with the promotion, Newboult has won the TNT Tag Team Championship on one occasion alongside Kid Lykos, and the TNT Ultra X Championship, and competed in various major events promoted by the company. At TNT vs. GCW, a cross-over promoted alongside Game Changer Wrestling on September 15, 2023, he teamed up with Kid Lykos to defeat Los Vipers (Arez and Látigo). Progress Wrestling (2021–present) Newboult made his debut in Progress Wrestling at the 2021 edition of the Natural Progression Series where he fell short to Ethan Allen in the first rounds. As for the Super Strong Style 16 tournament, he made his first appearance at the 2024 edition of the competition, where he defeated Gene Munny in the first rounds, then fell short to Luke Jacobs in the second ones. Newboult teamed up with Kid Lykos and took part in a tournament final for the vacant PROGRESS Tag Team Championship in which they obtained a bye in the first rounds, then defeated Smokin' Aces (Charlie Sterling and Nick Riley) in the semifinals and The Young Guns (Ethan Allen and Luke Jacobs) in the finals at Chapter 112: The Flowers Are Still Standing! on June 5, 2021, to win the vacant titles. Newboult also competed in some of the promotion's flagship events. At Progress Chapter 165: Diamond Dust on March 7, 2024, he fell short to El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. in singles competition. At Progress Chapter 166: Freedom Walks Again on April 5, 2024, he win a seven-way scramble match in which he outmatched Cody Chhun, Gringo Loco, Leon Slater, Marcus Mathers, Simon Miller and Tate Mayfairs. At Progress Chapter 167: One Bump Or Two? on April 21, 2024, Newboult teamed up with Kid Lykos to unsuccessfully challenge Sanity (Big Damo and Axel Tischer) for the PROGRESS Tag Team Championship in the main event. Newboult also competed at Fantastica Mania, a series of cross-over events mainly promoted by Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and also featuring wrestlers from various promotions of Europe and Japan independent circuits. He made his first appearance at the 2023 UK edition where, in the first show, he teamed up with Kid Lykos and Sangre Imperial in a losing effort against Audaz, Ricky Knight Jr. and Zak Knight, and in the second show again alongside Lykos and Zandokan Jr. in a losing effort against Subculture (Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster) and Titán as a result of a Trios match. On the first event of the 2024 edition, he and Lykos teamed up with Shigeo Okumura in a losing effort against Atlantis, Atlantis Jr. and Dulce Gardenia. Revolution Pro Wrestling (2021–present) Newboult made his debut in Revolution Pro Wrestling at RevPro Epic Encounters 8 on February 7, 2021, where he defeated Connor Mills. He soon started chasing for titles promoted by RevPro. At RevPro Epic Encounters 9 on March 15, 2021, he unsuccessfully challenged Michael Oku for the Undisputed British Cruiserweight Championship. At RevPro Opportunity Knocks on September 4, 2021, Newboult teamed up with Kid Lykos and unsuccessfully challenged Destination Everywhere (Connor Mills and Michael Oku) for the British Tag Team Championship. Newboult competed in one of the promotion's signature events, the Great British Tag League, where at the 2023 edition, he teamed up with Kid Lykos and placed themselves in the Block A of the competition where they scored a total of six points after going against the teams of The Billington Bulldogs (Mark Billington and Thomas Billington), Kieron Lacey and Mark Trew, and Anthony Ogogo. Professional wrestling style and persona Since debuting for Progress Wrestling in 2021, Newboult competed as a luchador enmascarado (masked wrestler). However, contrary to the lucha libre traditions, his real name was a matter of public record all along. He shares she same type of wrestling gimmick with Kid Lykos (Ethan Beach), as they've been competing under the tag name of "Lykos Gym" since 2021. Championships and accomplishments 4th Generation Wrestling 4GW Airborne Championship (2 times) Attack! Pro Wrestling Attack! Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Chris Brookes Breed Pro Wrestling Breed Pro New Breed Championship (1 time, inaugural final) Catch Pro Wrestling Great British Heritage Tournament (2020) Hope Wrestling Hope Kings Of Flight Championship (2 times) Hope Young Guns Championship (1 time) North Wrestling North Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Kid Lykos Progress Wrestling PROGRESS Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Kid Lykos Pro Wrestling Illustrated Ranked No. 263 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 of 2021 Ranked No. 66 of the top 100 tag teams in the PWI Tag Team 100 of 2023 – with Kid Lykos Target Wrestling Target Wrestling Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Kid Lykos Tidal Championship Wrestling TCW Championship (1 time) TNT Extreme Wrestling TNT Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) – with Kid Lykos TNT Ultra X Championship (1 time, Inaugural) References Category:2002 births Category:Living people Category:21st-century English sportspeople Category:English male professional wrestlers Category:People from Wakefield Category:Sportspeople from Wakefield Category:21st-century male professional wrestlers Category:Masked wrestlers Category:PROGRESS Tag Team Champions

Alan MacMasters hoax

thumb|The photoshopped image of Alex purported to be of Alan MacMasters thumb|Archive of the Alan MacMasters Wikipedia article The Alan MacMasters hoax was a hoax article on Wikipedia that claimed that photography and ICT student Alan MacMasters was the inventor of the electric toaster. Origin On 6 February 2012, photography and ICT student Alan MacMasters was at a university lecture where the class was warned not to use Wikipedia as a source. Additionally, the lecturer pointed out that his friend, Maddy Kennedy, had edited the Wikipedia article about toasters, falsely claiming she was the inventor. After the lecture, Alan and his friends visited the toaster article on Wikipedia, where one of his friends, Alex, edited the article to replace Maddy Kennedy's name with Alan MacMasters, claiming he invented the toaster in Edinburgh in 1893. A year later, Alex contemplated the extent to which he could escalate the prank. In February 2013, he created an article dedicated to Alan MacMasters, including an image of himself photoshopped to resemble a 19th century photograph, and published it on Wikipedia. In the article, Alex mentioned that the product was not commercially successful. He also attributed the invention of the electric kettle to MacMaster and suggested that the toaster had contributed to one of Britain’s earliest fatal appliance fires. One fabricated anecdote recounted a woman whose kitchen table caught fire after the toaster's heating elements melted. Alex intended the article as a jest; however, newspapers, encyclopedias, government agencies, and the Hagley Museum and Library in Delaware perpetuated the false story of MacMasters as the inventor, where Alex then used these articles citing MacMaster as the inventor of the toaster to further propagate the false information. Moreover, a primary school dedicated a day to MacMasters, and he was nominated to appear on a £50 note at the request of the Bank of England. During the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, Scottish Government-funded organizations cited Alan’s story as evidence of how an independent Scotland could succeed. Discovery In July 2022, a 15-year-old Redditor named Adam posted an explanation, revealing that the photo on the Alan MacMasters Wikipedia page was fake. This discovery was prompted after his teacher spoke about MacMasters in class. However, he was unaware that the entire article itself was a hoax. Adam reported his concern on the Internet forum Wikipediocracy, where users discovered the article’s fraudulent nature and alerted Wikipedia administrators, who promptly marked the page for deletion. Alex’s Wikipedia account, which he used to perpetrate the hoax, was subsequently blocked from the platform. Alex anonymously told Wikipediocracy that he initially thought the prank wouldn’t cause much harm. He described the first time he realized the prank was harmful was when he read a book about Victorian inventors and found Alan MacMasters listed as one of the inventors. The inventor credited with the creation of the electric toaster is Charles Strite. Working as a manufacturer in Stillwater, Strite observed that workers often received burnt toast during breaks. This inspired him to develop an appliance capable of toasting bread evenly, thus addressing the issue of burnt toast. See also Archived article and Deletion discussion on Wikipedia Charles Strite Citogenesis List of hoaxes on Wikipedia References Category:2012 hoaxes Category:2013 hoaxes Category:Internet hoaxes Category:Wikipedia controversies Category:Fictitious entries Category:English Wikipedia

List of Peruvian coups d'état

The following is a list of the coups d'état (including plots, failed and successful attempts and armed conflicts) that have taken place in Peru during its independent history. No. Name Date Result Consequences1 Balconcillo mutiny Success Carried out by a group of soldiers who demanded the appointment of José de la Riva Agüero as president. It dissolved the Supreme Governing Junta.2 1829 Peruvian coup d'état Success Carried out in Piura by general Agustín Gamarra and a group of officers against José de La Mar. 3 1835 Peruvian coup d'état Success Carried out by Felipe Santiago Salaverry against President of the Council of Ministers, Manuel Salazar y Baquíjano, while President Luis José de Orbegoso was in the south of the country.4 1842 Peruvian coup d'état Success Carried out by colonel Juan Crisóstomo Torrico against President of the Council of Ministers Manuel Menéndez.5 1865 Peruvian coup d'état Success Carried out by the heads of the Peruvian Army against President Pedro Diez Canseco for not taking quick and drastic measures regarding the problem with Spain. The next day, the people of Lima met in an open cabildo at the Plaza de Armas, proclaiming Mariano Ignacio Prado as president.6 1872 Peruvian coup d'état Failure Brothers Tomás, Silvestre, Marceliano and Marcelino Gutiérrez carried out a coup against José Balta due to the incumbent presidency of civilian Manuel Pardo y Lavalle.7 1879 Peruvian coup d'état Success Carried out by Nicolás de Piérola against first Vice President Luis La Puerta while President Mariano Ignacio Prado was outside the country, purchasing arms to use in the war against Chile.8 1909 Peruvian coup d'état Failure Carried out by against President Augusto B. Leguía.91914 Peruvian coup d'état Success Carried out by colonel Oscar R. Benavides against President Guillermo Billinghurst.101919 Peruvian coup d'état Success Carried out by president-elect Augusto B. Leguía against President José Pardo y Barreda.11 Success Carried out by commander Luis Miguel Sánchez Cerro against President Augusto B. Leguía.12 Success Carried out by commander Manuel A. Odría and right-wing associates against President José Luis Bustamante y Rivero.13 1962 Peruvian coup d'état Success Carried out by the Armed Forces under Ricardo Pérez Godoy against President Manuel Prado Ugarteche.14 1968 Peruvian coup d'état Success Carried out by general Juan Velasco Alvarado against President Fernando Belaúnde.15 1975 Peruvian coup d'état Success Carried out by General Francisco Morales Bermúdez, then President of the Council of Ministers, against Juan Velasco Alvarado.16 1992 Peruvian self-coup Success Carried out by President Alberto Fujimori with the support of the Armed Forces, dissolving Congress and closing other State-owned institutions.17 1992 Peruvian counter-coup Foiled Plotted by retired general alongside a group of army soldiers against President Alberto Fujimori in an attempt to restore the constitutional order.18 Locumbazo Failure Carried out in Locumba by commander Ollanta Humala and retired major Antauro Humala, who demanded the resignation of President Alberto Fujimori.19 Andahuaylazo Failure Carried out by retired major Antauro Humala in Andahuaylas with 150 armed reservists, who demanded the resignation of President Alejandro Toledo.202022 Peruvian self-coup Failure Carried out by President Pedro Castillo, who tried to dissolve Congress and other State institutions without the support of the Armed Forces or the Police. The national parliament subsequently voted to dismiss him constitutionally, which was approved by a large majority with 102 votes out of 130. Castillo was subsequently arrested for attempting to break the constitutional order. See also History of Peru List of presidents of Peru References Coups d'état Coups d'état

Carnival (Ringo Sheena album)

Carnival, alternatively titled is the seventh solo studio album by Japanese singer Ringo Sheena, released on May 29, 2024, via EMI Records. Preceded by the release of three singles, "Toogood", "I'm Free", and "As a Human" alongside multiple promotional singles, the album was announced two days prior to its release. Primarily a jazz record with French pop and orchestral influences, Sheena collaborated with various female artists on the album, including Hikaru Utada, Nocchi, Ai, and Atarashii Gakko!. Background Ringo Sheena released her seventh studio album, Sandokushi, in 2019. In 2022, she released a remix album, das Allheilmittel für alle Übel, which received criticism due to its album cover bearing similarity to the Red Cross emblem. On May 27, 2024, Sheena announced in celebration of her 25th anniversary in the music industry, she would be releasing a studio album on May 29. Writing and production Primarily working with male artists on her previous studio album, Sheena wrote songs for Carnival in mind for other female artists. Describing the seven female artists as "divas", Sheena stated on the album's liner notes that she "wanted people younger than her to express themselves more freely." Promotion On the day Carnival was announced, the seven duets on the album were released the same day. Music videos for each of the songs, excluding "The Sun & Moon" with Hikaru Utada which was originally released in 2019, were released the next day. All of the music videos were directed by Yuichi Kodama. In promotion of the album, Sheena will be embarking on an arena tour. Track listing All tracks are written and produced by Ringo Sheena except where noted. Notes Tracks 1, 6, 10 and 12 are noted as "Album version". Track 7 is noted as "Tokyo Album version". "I'm Free" is alternatively titled as "Je Suis Libre" on its digital single release. Charts + Chart performance for Carnival Chart (2024) Peakposition Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon) 3 Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan) 4 Release history +Release history and formats for Carnival Region Date Format(s) Version Label Various May 29, 2024 Standard Japan CD Limited October 2, 2024 References External links Carnival Special Site Category:2024 albums Category:Ringo Sheena albums Category:EMI Records albums

2023 U-15 Women's Softball World Cup

thumb|right|290px|Team USA, the championship winner thumb|right|Aspen Boulware, the MVP thumb|right|Puerto Rican softball fans thumb|right|Team Japan, the host country The 2023 U-15 Women's Softball World Cup was the first edition of the U-15 Women's Softball World Cup held in Tokyo, Japan, from October 21 to 29, and featured 12 national teams from five continents. It was the first world junior softball championship played in Japan, after three Women's Softball World Cups were organized in 1970 in Osaka, 1998 in Fujinomiya and 2018 in Chiba. The United States prevailed 3:0 in the unprecedented showdown with Puerto Rico in the final of the inaugural U-15 Women's Softball World Cup at Ota Stadium in Tokyo. The United States now holds all of the women's softball World Championship titles, namely the WBSC U-15, U-18 and Senior crowns. Earlier in the day, Japan beat Chinese Taipei to claim the bronze medal. Aspen Boulware of the United States, was named the Most Valuable Player at the U-15 Women's Softball World Cup, where she was also included as part of the World Team's outstanding outfield. Venue selection The presentation of the new tournament occurred on February 26, 2021, when the WBSC announced its Schedule for the Softball World Cups for the next nine years in the 2021-2029 competition period. On June 9, 2022, the World Baseball Softball Confederation awarded hosting rights for the inaugural U-15 Women's Softball World Cup to the Japan Softball Association (JSA) following its executive board meeting. The first edition of the new World Cup would be played in Tokyo in October 2023 with the best players in the world from 12 countries. The JSA candidacy won the race against Lima, Peru. The naming of Tokyo as the host of the WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup, a youth-focused event, two years after the successful softball competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, adds to the legacy of the Tokyo Games, which saw Japan claim the gold medal beating the United States in the final. On July 1, 2022, the organizers announced that the tournament will be played at the Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Complex, a legacy of the 1964 Summer Olympics. The Komazawa Olympic Park facilities were used as venues for ice hockey, grass, wrestling, volleyball, soccer and other events. Baseball and cycling facilities were added after the Games when the park was transformed into a public sports center for the citizens of Tokyo. The 3,000-seat artificial turf baseball stadium was renovated in August 2019 and includes fully equipped locker rooms for teams and officials and a perfect playing field to offer an incredible experience for participating young athletes. The JSA also announced that two additional venues will be used during the tournament: the Setagaya City Okura Sports Center Baseball Field will host some Preliminary Round games, while Ota Stadium will host the Super Round games and the finals, with 3,223 capacities. Tokyo, Japan Opening Round & Qualification Round Opening Round Super Round & Finals Setagaya, Tokio Setagaya, Tokio Ota, Tokio Komazawa Olympic Park Okura Sports Center Baseball Field Ota Stadium250x250px250x250px250x250px Capacity: 3,000 Capacity: – Capacity: 3,223Local team: –Local team: –Local team: – Referees Referees Director: William Leigh Evans Referees Director Assistant Paulo Tabirara Referees: Competition format The 12 participating nations will open the tournament divided into two groups of six teams. The top three in each group will advance to the Super Round, and the top two from this stage will advance to the Championship Final. All six teams will enter the Super Round maintaining their respective Opening Round head-to-head records. The group stage will feature 25 matches to be played in Komazawa and Setagaya from October 21 to 24. The top three teams in each group will advance to the Super Round, while the other five teams will play in the Placement Round. In this phase there will be 15 matches in Komazawa and Ota Stadium from October 26 to 28. The bronze medal match and the world championship final will be played at Ota Stadium on October 29. Notes References Category:October 2023 sports events in Japan Category:2023 in Tokyo Category:Sports competitions in Tokyo Category:Women's sports competitions in Japan Category:Softball competitions in Japan Category:World championships in softball Category:World Baseball Softball Confederation competitions Category:Under-15 sports competitions

Oyinkansola "foza" Fawehinmi

Oyinkansola "foza" Fawehinmi is a Nigerian entertainment lawyer also known as Foza which is an acronyms of her names Fawehinmi, Oyinkansola, Zaeedat, Adesola. She was born in Lagos to Mr and Mrs Fawehinmi on February 16, 1993. Career Foza began her career as a road manager at Monarc Entertainment, where she managed the press rounds for Burna Boy’s debut album, "L.I.F.E." She also coordinated Chee's tour arrangements. She later moved to Incubation Factory, initially as head of business and album executive producer, eventually becoming the general manager. She has worked with artists and companies such as Timaya, GoodGirl LA, Boomplay Music, Music Time!, ColdPlay, Warner Music, and Teni the Entertainer. Foza is a founding partner at Technolawgical Partners, representing clients in the media, cyber, and entertainment industries, including The Sarz Academy, Odunlade Adekola, Timaya, Linda Ikeji Blog, and Incubation Factory Entertainment Limited. She served as Managing Partner from 2014 to 2020. She also served as the President of Digital Music Commerce and Exchange Limited, a pan-African IP valuation, catalog management, and administration company. Foza co-founded Greenlight Music Publishing, one of Nigeria's first local music publishing companies, addressing music rights ownership in the country. She is the founder of Zaeda Oracle Limited. Conference Engagements On August 28, 2020, Foza participated as a Moderator for The MTN Business of the Arts Series. An initiative launched by the MTN Foundation in partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria, to educate music scholars about the intricacies of the music industry, the art, the culture, the people, and most importantly, the business. She was part of a panel of discussants for the January 9th Collective (J9C) conference. J9C is a socio-cultural group that holds annual public lectures. Other panelists were the Centre Director of CIAPS, Lagos, Prof. Anthony Kika; and the columnist and publisher of The Cable Newspaper, Mr. Simon Kolawole. She featured at the AfricaNXT conference alongside some other entertainment industry experts like Seun Fakorede, Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Oyo State. She was also part of the panelists of MTV Base Musicology 2022 titled: The Art of Performance: Balancing Expectations and Obligations. Memoir In 2023, Foza published her memoir titled "So Far So Foza," detailing her journey from childhood to her professional achievements. The book, published by Zmirage Publishing, offers insights into her personal life and career. Awards and memberships Lawyer of the Year, The Future Africa Awards, 2022 Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year, Esq Awards, 2022 Top 50 Music Executives, Turntable Power List, 2021/22 Advisory Board Member, Audio Girl Africa Vice President Events, Women in Music Nigeria. References External links RADR Africa Website. https://rhbooks.com.ng/product/so-far-so-foza/ Roven Heights Website Technolawgical Partner Official Website Herox. Category:Living people Category:1993 births Category:People from Ondo City Category:21st-century Nigerian lawyers Category:Yoruba lawyers Category:Entertainment lawyers

Good Material

Good Material is a 2023 romantic comedy novel by British author Dolly Alderton. The novel follows Andy, a 35-year-old struggling comedian who is blindsided when his girlfriend of almost four years, Jen, unexpectedly ends their relationship. The story explores Andy's attempts to cope with and understand the breakup, while navigating the challenges of dating and maintaining friendships in his thirties. Good Material has been praised for its wit, sharp observations, and perceptive insights into modern relationships. Plot Andy Dawson, a 35-year-old struggling comedian in London, navigates the aftermath of his unexpected breakup with his girlfriend of nearly four years, Jen Hammersmith. Blindsided by Jen's decision to end their relationship with little explanation, Andy becomes consumed with understanding her reasons, believing that uncovering the truth might help him win her back. As he grapples with his emotions, Andy engages in self-destructive behaviours, excessively drinking and obsessively monitoring Jen's social media presence. In the wake of the breakup, Andy moves out of the apartment he shared with Jen, briefly staying with his mother and then his best friend Avi and Avi's wife Jane, who is also Jen's best friend, before finding a new place with Morris, an elderly conspiracy theorist. Seeking support from Avi and Jane, Andy attempts to gather information about his ex-girlfriend while simultaneously struggling with feelings of loneliness and personal failure. Despite his friends' efforts to be there for him, Andy feels like a burden and avoids openly discussing his pain. Andy's attempts to distract himself from his heartbreak, including a short-lived stay on a houseboat and hiring a personal trainer, prove ineffective. His obsession intensifies when he discovers that Jen has started dating a new man, leading him to fixate on her boyfriend's social media presence. Alongside his personal struggles, Andy's comedy career begins to suffer, punctuated by a scathing viral review that criticises his lack of effort and originality in his performances. He enters into a brief relationship with a 23-year-old woman named Sophie, though he ultimately ends the relationship upon realising her feelings for him are stronger than his feelings for her. Andy and Jen reconnect at the birthday party of Avi and Jane's son and end up spending the night together. The following morning, Andy realises that their relationship is truly over, prompting him to reassess his life and begin the process of moving on. Andy starts to revamp his comedy routine, incorporating his breakup into his material. The new, more authentic approach resonates with audiences, and he receives positive feedback, including from Jen herself. In the novel's final pages, the narrative shifts to Jen's perspective, offering insight into her side of the story. She reveals that her relationship with Andy was challenging due to his emotional struggles and lack of ambition. Although the breakup was extraordinarily difficult for her as well, Jen believes that being single is the best decision for her personal growth. The book concludes with Jen planning a year-long tour of South America in 2020, fulfilling a long-held dream, while Andy prepares to perform his new show at The Fringe Festival in Edinburgh that summer. Themes A significant theme in the novel is the exploration of heartbreak and modern relationships. The protagonist, Andy, struggles to accept the end of his relationship with Jen, leading him to engage in various self-destructive behaviours such as drinking before noon, cyber-stalking Jen, and entering a morally dubious relationship with a much younger woman. The novel delves into the complexities of these coping mechanisms and Andy's journey towards closure. Friendship and support are highlighted as crucial elements during difficult times. The novel portrays nonromantic intimate relationships with tenderness and authenticity, drawing on interviews with men about their experiences with heartbreak and male friendships. It addresses the challenges men face in expressing their emotions and seeking help from friends. Style Good Material is primarily written in the perspective of the male protagonist Andy, but in the final pages of the novel, Alderton employs a narrative shift, giving Jen a voice and allowing her to share her own reasons for ending the relationship. Background Alderton started writing Good Material in 2020, in the wake of a painful breakup. To authentically capture the male experience of heartbreak and relationships, Alderton conducted extensive research, interviewing around 15 men of various ages, backgrounds, and personality types. Through these interviews, Alderton discovered a common theme: men often felt they lacked the language or permission to discuss their emotions in detail with their male friends. "They told her that when they spoke to their friends about their break-ups, 'they felt they were boring them. Some of them said they could talk for a while but eventually they would worry they weren't being entertaining enough or that their dignity was compromised.'" Alderton's decision to write from a male perspective was also influenced by her desire to challenge herself as a fiction writer and to create a character that could not be easily compared to herself, as had been the case with her previous novel, Ghosts. In Good Material, Alderton aimed to "stretch herself" and "write about someone who couldn't be compared to [her]," allowing her to explore new themes and ideas. While Good Material is not a direct sequel to any of Alderton's previous works, it does share some thematic similarities with her memoir, Everything I Know About Love, which chronicled her experiences navigating love and relationships in her twenties. Reviewers noted that "Good Material reads like the precursor to Everything I Know About Love. Before the wisdom, before the lessons, before the growth – Andy is the target demographic for the life advice Alderton offered up in her 2018 memoir." Reception Good Material received positive reviews from critics, who praised Alderton's wit, insight, and ability to capture the complexities of modern relationships. Writing for The New York Times, Katie Baker described the novel as "deliver[ing] the most delightful aspects of classic romantic comedy — snappy dialogue, realistic relationship dynamics, humorous meet-cutes and misunderstandings — and leav[ing] behind the clichéd gender roles and traditional marriage plot." Hephzibah Anderson of The Observer noted that "Alderton excels at portraying nonromantic intimate relationships with tenderness and authenticity" and that the novel "showcases Alderton's knack for rich characterisation and zippy dialogue like never before." Michael Donkor, writing for The Guardian, highlighted the novel's "bouncy and very British comic sensibility", noting "the overriding impression it leaves is one of a writer comfortably settling into her groove, and very much in control of her material." Kirkus Reviews gave a more critical review, describing the novel as "an easy read for those with a soft spot for the hopelessly doomed romantic," while noting that "save for a couple of quips about Boris Johnson and the wealth disparity between Andy and Jen, the novel lacks any meaningful social commentary." Daisy Lester of The Independent gave the novel a perfect 5/5 stars, calling it "a cliché-avoiding break-up novel" and praising its "whipsmart dialogue and relatable millennial themes." Clare Mulroy of USA Today awarded the novel 3.5 out of 4 stars, writing that "Alderton's writing shines its brightest in the last 60 pages of the book when she uses a surprising and sharp juxtaposition to put the story to bed. Her ability to create complex characters and tell the story with a varied perspective is masterful, giving Andy (and us as readers) the closure that's needed from this heartbreak." Anna Bonet of the i praised the novel, stating that "if only more books were as funny as this" and that "Alderton's take on the breakup novel showcases her knack for rich characterisation and zippy dialogue like never before." Critics drew comparisons between Good Material and Nick Hornby's novel High Fidelity due to their shared premise of a man dissecting a past relationship. Alderton's decision to write from a male perspective was seen as a bold choice that allowed her to stretch herself as a fiction writer. The novel's exploration of themes such as the power dynamics in age-gap relationships, the pain of unrequited love, and the experience of feeling eclipsed by a younger generation in one's mid-thirties was commended. References External links Category:2023 British novels

Mingma Norbu Sherpa

Mingma Norbu Sherpa (October 31, 1955 – September 23, 2006) was a pioneering figure in Himalayan conservation, renowned for his tireless efforts in environmental protection and sustainable natural resource management. Born in Khunde village within the Sherpa homeland of Khumbu (now Sagarmatha National Park), Mingma's upbringing amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas instilled in him a deep reverence for nature. Early Life and Education Sherpa was born in the Khunde village. Due to his proficiency in several local languages and English, Mingma began working as a translator for visiting trekkers and conservationists in his teens. His remarkable aptitude and dedication caught the attention of Sir Edmund Hillary, the first Westerner to scale Mount Everest in 1953, who became his mentor. Mingma was part of the inaugural class of the first school established by Hillary in the Everest region. He went on to graduate from Lincoln College (now under University of Canterbury) in 1980, receiving a diploma in Parks and Recreation. Continuing his academics, he earned a master's degree in natural resources management from the University of Manitoba in 1985. Conservation Efforts Mingma's commitment to conservation led him to become a key proponent of the conservation area concept in Nepal. Alongside Chandra Gurung, he played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Annapurna Conservation Area in 1985, where he later served as the first director. Recognizing the importance of local involvement in conservation efforts, Mingma advocated for empowering residents to assume full responsibility for conservation area management, as exemplified by the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. Career Mingma's career trajectory underscored his unwavering dedication to environmental conservation. He began his tenure at Sagarmatha National Park as a ranger in 1980, quickly rising to become the park's first Sherpa warden within six months. In 1989, he joined the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), where he directed programs in Nepal, Bhutan, and the Terai Arc region of Nepal and India. Among his numerous achievements, Mingma led initiatives to protect endangered wildlife, including the Bengal tiger and the Greater One-horned Rhinoceros. Legacy Mingma's legacy continues to inspire future generations of conservationists. The annual Mingma Norbu Sherpa Community Engagement Fellowship, established in his honor, provides financial support to graduate and professional students conducting field study and engaged research in environmental areas. The fellowship reflects Mingma's belief that conservation efforts should harmonize with the well-being of local communities. Memorial scholarships In commemoration of Mingma's invaluable contributions, various organizations have established scholarships and awards in his name. The Mingma Norbu Sherpa Memorial Scholarships, supported by WWF, Lincoln University, and the Greater Himalayan Foundation, assist Nepalese students pursuing careers in nature conservation. Mingma's influence extended beyond Nepal, as evidenced by his involvement with WWF's Tibet program, where he played a pivotal role in shaping public opinion on environmental conservation issues. Personal life and death Mingma Norbu Sherpa, affectionately known as "Mingma" within conservation circles, was revered for his modesty and selflessness. His life was cut short in a helicopter crash on September 23, 2006, along with 23 other conservationists. His untimely passing was mourned by his family, colleagues, and the global conservation community. Mingma is survived by his wife and their two children. Recognition In recognition of his outstanding contributions to conservation, Mingma Norbu Sherpa was posthumously awarded the Order of the Golden Ark Award by His Royal Highness Prince Bernard of the Netherlands. This prestigious accolade celebrated Mingma's enduring legacy and his profound impact on Himalayan conservation efforts. See also Edmund Hillary Chandra Gurung References Category:2006 deaths Category:People from Kaski District Category:Nepalese Buddhists Category:Environment of Nepal Category:Nepalese environmentalists Category:1955 births

Old Town Hall, Newton Abbot

The Old Town Hall, also known as No. 9 Devon Square, is a former municipal building in Devon Square in Newton Abbot, a town in Devon, in England. The structure, which started life as a private house and was later converted for municipal use, is a Grade II listed building. History The building was commissioned by the local landowner, William Courtenay, 11th Earl of Devon, as part of a terrace of five properties on Devon Square. The site he chose was occupied by a lock-up which was used to accommodate escaped prisoners from HM Prison Dartmoor and was supervised by the Superintendent Constable of the Lock-up House, William Thomas Baker. The terrace was designed by the earl’s architect, William John Rowell, in the Italianate style, built in brick with a stucco finish and was completed in 1862. On completion of the building, Rowell moved into No. 9 himself, accompanied by his wife and children. Rowell continued to live there until he died in September 1911. The building was then taken over by the YMCA which remained there until after the Second World War. In the 1980s, the building was acquired by Newton Abbot Town Council as their offices and meeting place and an extension was added at its rear. The Newton Abbot Town and Great Western Railway Museum was established in the building in the early 1990s. At a ceremony in the building, the commanding officer of the nuclear submarine, HMS Triumph, Commander Steve Waller, accepted the freedom of the town in September 2019. In March 2020, the town council relocated to St Leonard's Church in Wolborough Street, which was restored and converted to accommodate the council. The museum followed to St Leonard's Church in October 2020. The building in Devon Square, which was renamed Great Western House, was subsequently occupied by a firm of funeral directors, Parker's Family Funeral Directors. Architecture The two-storey building, No. 9 Devon Square, is at one end of the terrace, and was originally a mirror image of No. 13 Devon Square, at the other end of the terrace. Like No. 13, it is projected forward from the centre of the terrace, and its front is three bays wide and features an oculus in the centre of the gable. The ground floor is fenestrated by rusticated sash windows which are pedimented, except for the central bay with is surmounted by a cornice. The first floor is fenestrated round headed windows; the window in the central bay is surmounted by a curved pediment. Access to No. 9 is up a short flight of steps and through a doorway on the St Paul's Road frontage to the building. The entire terrace was grade II listed in 1975. Notes References Category:City and town halls in Devon Category:Newton Abbot Category:Grade II listed buildings in Devon Category:Government buildings completed in 1862

2024–25 Hannover 96 II season

The 2024–25 Hannover 96 II season will be the football club's first-ever season in the third flight of German football, the 3. Liga, becoming the first reserve team of a 2. Bundesliga club to play in the 3. Liga. Players Squad information Transfers In Player From Source – MF Noah Engelbreth Union Berlin U19 Transfer Summer Free – DF Felix Göttlicher SV Sandhausen Transfer Summer Free – FW Jorden Winter FSV Luckenwalde Transfer Summer Free Out Player To Source 1 GK Liam Tiernan TBD End of contract Summer – 2 DF Luis Podolski Kickers Emden Transfer Summer Free 4 DF Fynn Henze TBD End of contract Summer – 7 MF Joyce Luyeye-Nkula TBD End of contract Summer – 9 FW Theo Schröder FC St. Pauli II Transfer Summer Free 11 MF Muhammed Damar TSG Hoffenheim End of loan Summer – 21 DF Lorenz Hollenbach TBD End of contract Summer – 23 MF Luis Hesse TBD End of contract Summer – 24 MF Antonio Foti Eintracht Frankfurt End of loan Summer – 26 DF Micah Chisholm TBD End of contract Summer – 27 MF Tom Moustier Rot-Weiss Essen Transfer Summer Free 28 MF Adrian Becker TBD End of contract Summer – 30 GK Toni Stahl TBD End of contract Summer – 35 DF Yannik Lührs Borussia Dortmund II Transfer Summer €350,000 – MF Christopher Scott Antwerp End of loan Summer – Competitions Overview 3. Liga League table Results summary Results by round Matches Statistics Appearances and goals |} See also 2024–25 Hannover 96 season References Category:Hannover 96 II seasons Hannover 96 II

Zhengzhou Joint Logistics Support Center

The Zhengzhou Joint Logistics Support Center (郑州联勤保障中心) located in Zhengzhou, Henan Province is the local operational organ of the Joint Logistics Support Force at the Western Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, with a Corps Deputy grade.中央军委联勤保障部队成立 习近平授予军旗并致训词 ，凤凰网，2016-09-13. History In November 1977, the Wuhan Military Area established the 33rd Logistics Branch (MUCD Unit 34603), based on the Linru Base Depot (MUCD Unit 34550), located in Zhengzhou. In November 1985 it was transferred to the General Logistics Department of the PLA and renamed the "First Strategic Rear Base of the General Logistics Department" (MUCD Unit 59191). In March 1994, the First Strategic Rear Base of the Base Command of the General Logistics Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and its affiliated warehouses in Henan Province were transferred to the Logistics Department of the Jinan Military Region and renamed the 33rd Logistics Branch of the PLA (Unit 55201). In June 1999, it was renamed the 33rd Joint Logistics Division of the PLA, still stationed in Zhengzhou City. As part of the 2015 military reforms the Joint Logistics Support Force was established in January 2016. Its principal organ was the Wuhan Joint Logistics Support Base. On 13 September 2016, the five main Joint Logistics Centers at Wuxi, Guilin, Xining, Shenyang and Zhengzhou were established as the subordinate units of the Wuhan JLSB., using the existing logistic units of the Theaters. Organization General Staff Department (参谋部) Combat Logistics Training Office (战勤训练处) Directly Subordinate Units Office (直属工作处) Political Work Department (政治工作部) Information Office (宣传处) Military and Civilian Staff Office (兵员和文职人员处) Supply Office (供应处) Transport and Distribution Office (运输投送处) Field Medicine Office (卫勤处) Warehouse Management Office (仓储管理处) Military Facilities Construction Office (军事设施建设处) Science, Engineering and Informatization Office (科技和信息化处) Military Representative Offices (军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at the Beijing Railway Bureau (驻北京铁路局军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at the Xi'an Railway Bureau (驻西安铁路局军事代表办事处) Directly subordinate units PLA Central Theater General Hospital (中国人民解放军中部战区总医院), Wuhan JLSF 980th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九八〇医院), Shijiazhuang JLSF 981st Hospital (联勤保障部队第九八一医院), Chengde JLSF 982nd Hospital (联勤保障部队第九八二医院), Tangshan JLSF 983rd Hospital (联勤保障部队第九八三医院), Tianjin JLSF 984th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九八四医院), Beijing JLSF 985th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九八五医院), Taiyuan JLSF 987th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九八七医院), Baoji JLSF 988th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九八八医院), Jiaozuo JLSF 989th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九八九医院), Pingdingshan JLSF 990th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九九〇医院), Madian JLSF 991st Hospital (联勤保障部队第九九一医院), Xiangyang JLSF Beidaihe Rehabilitation and Convalescence Center (军联勤保障部队北戴河康复疗养中心), Beidaihe JLSF Lintong Rehabilitation and Convalescence Center (联勤保障部队临潼康复疗养中心), Lintong JLSF Tianjin Rehabilitation and Convalescence Center (联勤保障部队天津康复疗养中心), Tianjin Central Theater Disease Control and Prevention Command Center (中部战区疾病预防控制中心), Shijingshan, Beijing Distribution Base (投送基地) Leadership Zhengzhou JLSC Commanders Sr Col Jia Quanlin (贾全林)（2016-9—） Zhengzhou JLSC Deputy Commanders Cui Hongjun (崔红军)（2016—） Zhengzhou JLSC Political Commissars PLAGF Sr Col Liu Xiangdong (刘向东)(2016-9—) Zhengzhou JLSC Deputy Political Commissars Wang Qingyun (王青云)（2016—） References Category:People's Liberation Army branches Category:Military units and formations established in 2016 Category:2016 establishments in China

Cindy Golding

Cindy Golding (born 1952) is an American politician, entrepreneur, farmer and former chemist who has represented the 83rd district of the Iowa House of Representatives since January 2023, which consists of much of rural Linn County. She is a member of the Republican Party. Early life Golding was born in 1952 in Chicago, and was raised in rural northern Illinois. She went to Northern Illinois University before attending Elmhurst University, where she majored in biochemistry. Political career Golding ran for the 18th district of the Iowa Senate in a special election in 2011 to fill a vacancy left by Swati Dandekar's resignation, but lost to Democrat Liz Mathis. Golding announced her candidacy for the 83rd district of the Iowa House of Representatives shortly after decennial redistricting took place in 2021. She won the Republican primaries unopposed on June 7, 2022, and defeated her Democratic opponent in the general election on November 8 by over 18 points. Golding serves on the Labor and Workforce, Veterans Affairs, State Government, and Local Government committees, the lattermost of which she is vice chair. Golding endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2023. In 2024, she filed to run for reelection. Personal life Golding has a husband, Joe, six adult children, and 21 grandchildren. She resides in rural Linn County. She is the co-founder of Advancement Resources, a training services and research company, and also owns several farms. She worked as an analytical chemist prior to her business ventures. Golding has been active in numerous organizations. She is the former chair of the Linn County Republican Party Central Committee and Heartland Youth for Christ, former second vice president of the Iowa Federation of Republican Women, and is a former board member of the National Federation of Independent Business, Five Seasons Republican Women, Linn County Farm Bureau, and Hawkeye Area Community Action Program. She has also worked as an FFA judge, cheerleading coach, Academic Decathlon coach and judge, Chemistry Olympiad proctor, Mathcounts coach, church youth leader, and Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader. Electoral history References Category:Living people Category:1952 births Category:Republican Party members of the Iowa House of Representatives Category:21st-century American legislators Category:21st-century American women politicians Category:Women state legislators in Iowa Category:21st-century American businesswomen Category:20th-century American businesswomen Category:Businesspeople from Iowa Category:21st-century American women farmers Category:Farmers from Iowa Category:Analytical chemists Category:Politicians from Chicago Category:People from Linn County, Iowa Category:Northern Illinois University alumni Category:Elmhurst College alumni

Chief of Staff to the First Minister

The Chief of Staff to the First Minister (Scottish Gaelic: Ceannard an Luchd-obrach don Phrìomh Mhinistear) is the principal special adviser to the first minister of Scotland. As chief of staff, the incumbent office holder has access to all portfolio areas within the Scottish Government, and is supported by a number of special advisors such as the Head of Communications and Strategic Political Adviser, Head of Policy and Strategic Political Adviser, Senior Special Adviser and the Senior Constitution Special Adviser. The post holder of the office is based at St Andrew's House, the headquarters of the Scottish Government in Edinburgh. The incumbent Chief of Staff to the First Minister is Colin McAllister. Role The role of the Chief of Staff to the First Minister is principally to support the First Minister in their duties, including the co-ordination of the Special Adviser team within the Scottish Government and Office of the First Minister department. The chief of staff is solely responsible for the strategic programme of the First Minister whilst the First Minister is the head of the government and serves as the special ddviser for Finance & the Constitution as well as inter-governmental relations between Scotland and other countries. Additional responsibilities of the chief of staff to the first minister include being the First Minister's senior intermediary with key internal and external stakeholders, co-ordinator of the Special Adviser team and prior to the 2014 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, the chief of staff acted as policy support adviser on the Commonwealth Games and Sport portfolio within the Scottish Government. Following the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections, then chief of staff, Liz Lloyd, took a period of "leave of absence" from the position and was temporarily replaced by the head of policy of the Scottish Government, Colin McAllister, who assumed the title of Acting Chief of Staff. A spokesperson for the first minister at that time, Nicola Sturgeon, told the media "Liz Lloyd is taking a period of leave following the election. The First Minister has asked Colin McAllister to take on the role as acting Chief of Staff until Ms Lloyd’s return to government". McAllister later became the permanent Chief of Staff to the First Minister following Lloyd's decision to stand down from the role in 2021 after her transfer to the position of First Minister's Strategic Adviser. McAllister previously served as a special adviser to the deputy first minister John Swinney. Appointment thumb|right|The Chief of Staff is based at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh, the headquarters of the Scottish Government The incumbent serving first minister is responsible for all appointments of special advisers within the Scottish Government, including the position of Chief of Staff to the First Minister. Consequently, the first minister is required to prepare an annual report to present to the Scottish Parliament detailing the number of special advisers and their associated costs. Any special adviser within the Scottish Government, including the chief of staff, is appointed under the terms of Part 1 of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010. Special advisers within the Scottish Government remain the responsibility of the incumbent first minister whilst in office. List of Chief of Staff 1999: John Rafferty 1999–2001: Peter MacMahon 2001–2007: Mike Donnelly 2007–2011: Alex Bell 2011–2014: Geoff Aberdein 2014–2021: Liz Lloyd 2021–present: Colin McAllister External links Scottish Government official website References Category:Scottish Government

Pacification of Somalia

The Pacification of Somalia (in Italian: Pacificazione della Somalia) was an action carried out by the Kingdom of Italy against local rebels including the Dervish Movement. This pacification process lasted from 1889 to 1920, and resulted into the consolidation of Italian Somaliland and the dissolution of the Dervish State. History of the sultanates in the region Throughout the 19th century, the western part of the Horn of Africa was composed of many independent sultanates, including the Sultanate of Hobyo (in Italian: Sultanato di Obbia), the Majeerteen Sultanate (in Italian: Sultanato della Migiurtina), the Hiraab Imamate (in Italian: Imamato di Hirab) and the Sultanate of Geledi (in Italian: Sultanato di Geledi).Tripodi, Paolo. The Colonial Legacy in Somalia, p 12-13 Particularly, the late 19th century had a huge impact in the Horn of Africa. The Somali Sultans that then controlled the region, such as Yusuf Ali Kenadid, Osman Mahamuud, Ahmed Yusuf, and Olol Dinle opened themselves to protection treatiesMariam Arif Gassem, Somalia: clan vs. nation (s.n.: 2002), p.4 with one some of the European colonial powers, including Italy. These treaties allowed European powers to gain allies and, gradually, protectorates. History First Treaties and Protectorates thumb|left|Italian ships sailing in the Suez Canal in 1885 After the Egyptian withdrawal from the Horn of Africa, the Italians negotiated with the British and got themselves a protectorate over the port of Massaua (in Eritrea). This was officially the start of Italy's colonial ambitions. At the end of 1888, Sultan Yusuf Ali Kenadid had in fact negotiated with the Italians, making his Sultanate of Hobyo the first Italian protectorate in Somalia. The following year, Osman Mahamuud signed a similar agreement for his Majeerteen Sultanate, allowing it to be another Italian protectorate. Both rulers had signed the protectorate treaties to further their own expansionist goals: Kenadid sought to use Italy's support in his dispute with the Sultanate of Zanzibar over the control of the village of Uarsciek, as well as in his ongoing power struggle with Boqor Osman himself. Both Kenadid and his rival Osman hoped to exploit the conflicting interests between the European imperial powers that were trying to take control of the Horn of Africa, while avoiding direct occupation of their territories.Issa-Salwe (1996), 34–35. The Italians, instead, were interested in the colonies in Somalia mainly because of its ports, which could grant them access to the strategically important Suez Canal and the Gulf of Aden.Fitzgerald, Nina J. Somalia (New York: Nova Science, 2002), p 33 War of 1887-1889 Between 1887 and 1889 Italian and Ethiopian (Abyssinian) forces clashed several times for the control of Eritrea. Despite the many battles lost by the Italians, even tho they inflicted many casualties on the Ethiopians, they besieged Saati and enstablished Italian Eritrea. Minister, Agostino Depretis, died shortly after the defeat in Dogali in July 1887 and was replaced by Francesco Crispi. On 2 May 1889, the Ethiopian Emperor Menelik II and Italy signed the Treaty of Wuchale, ending the war as a compromise. Coastal possessions until 1920 thumb|right|180px|Prince Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi thumb|An hotel in Villabruzzi After more treaties, Italy gained control of the ports of the Benadir coastal area from the Sultanate of Zanzibar and its Sultan,Ben-Ghiat, Ruth, Italy and its colonies, in A historical companion to postcolonial literatures: continental Europe and Africa, Poddar, Prem, Patke, Rejeev S. and Jensen, Lars eds., Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2008, p. 310Olsen, James Stuart and Shadle, Robert, eds., Historical dictionary of European imperialism, Westport, Conn.: 1991, Greenwood Press, p. 567 and over the following decades, Italian power over the settlement was strengthened and, in 1905, Italy assumed the responsibility of colonizing parts in southern Somalia.Hess, Robert L. Italian Colonialism in Somalia Chicago: University of Chicago P, 1966. p 101Cassanelli, Lee V. The End of slavery in Africa, Meiers, Suzanne and Roberts, Richard L., eds, University of Wisconsin Press, p. 310 The administrative regulator, at that time, was Governor Mercantelli, who divided the colony into the six regions of Brava, Merca, Lugh, Itala, Bardera, and Jumbo. Following the assassination of an Italian Lieutenant by anti-colonial Somali rebels, Italian troops razed all villages near the river Shabeelle and its shores while seizing livestock and killing Somali residents in the area. thumb|left|165px|1911 map showing the situation in Somalia On 5 April 1908, the Italian Parliament enacted a basic law to unite all of the parts of southern Somalia into an area called Somalia Italiana. This system controlled export rights, regulated the rate of exchange, raised or lowered native taxes, and administered all civil services and matters relating to hunting, fishing, and conservation.Hess, Robert L. Italian Colonialism, p 102 The governor of Somalia Italiana was also in control of the police force, while nominating local residents and military arrangements. From 5 April 1908 to 5 May 1936, the Royal Corps of Somali Colonial Troops (in Italian: Regio corpo truppe coloniali della Somalia Italiana), originally called the "Guard Corps of Benadir", served as the territory's formal military corps. At the start of its establishment, the force had 2,600 Italian officers but, between 1911 and 1912, over 1,000 Somalis (Dubats) from Mogadishu served as combat units along with Eritrean and Italian soldiers during the Italo-Turkish War and the First and Second Ethiopian wars. Effective Italian control in Somalia remained largely limited to the coastal areas until the early 1920s, when the Pacification of the Inner lands began.Ben-Ghiat, p. 310 Clashes and operations The first years of the Pacification campaign (1889–1900) were "fought" peacefully: using protective treaties, Italy managed to get many protectorates over Somalia. However, after the Italian intervention in the Anglo-Dervish War, between 1903 and 1904, the relationship between Hobyo and Italy worsened. Viewed as too much of a threat by the Italians, Kenadid was exiled first to the British-controlled Aden Protectorate, and then to Italian EritreaSheik-ʻAbdi (1993), 129 Battle of Eyl On 21 April 1904, a Royal Naval detachment, reinforced by three companies of the Royal Hampshire Regiment, stormed and captured the forts at Eyl, supported by the Italians. In this attack, the British lost 3 men killed and 11 wounded, and the Dervishes 58 killed and 14 wounded,Lane (June 2020), 152-156 while the naval detachment remained ashore for four days, assisted by an Italian naval detachment that arrived on 22 April.Cunliffe-Owen (1905), 179–82 ("Appendix A"). Having defeated his forces in the field and forced his retreat, the British "offered the Mullah safe conduct into permanent exile at Mecca", but he did not reply. Sack of Bulo Burti Between 1915 and 1918 the Dervishes remained essentially on the defensive, conducting only small-scale raids and actions; In February 1915, an offensive by the reconstituted British Somaliland Camel Corps led to the capture of the Dervish fortifications set up on Mount Shimbiris and other smaller positions, forcing the Mullah to retreat his western line of resistance to the vicinity of his stronghold of Taleh.Angelo del Boca, page 856. Further south, Dervish columns conducted raids into Italian-controlled territories in February 1916, but were stopped by the garrisons of Bulo Burti and Tiyeglow; on the following 27 March, thanks to the betrayal of some Somali irregulars hired into the service of the Italians, the dervishes took and sacked the fort of Bulo Burti, but were then repelled by a punitive expedition led by Colonel Bessone's Askari.Angelo del Boca, page 857. Aftermath After the end of the Somaliland Campaign, the Horn of Africa whas splitted in the colony of British Somaliland, Italian Somalia and the Empire of Ethiopia. However, because the Italian occupation was strict, the Somali people wanted to rebel: they found an opportunity in Banaadir in during the First Italo-Ethiopian War. Originating primarily from the Bimaal clan, this resistance started in 1888 and ended in 1924, but it was most active during the final years in the regions of Lower Shebelle, Banaadir and Middle Shebelle. Its intensity and significance have drawn comparisons to the Somali Dervish Movement. The uprising was suppressed. Notes References

Siege of Al-Qarara

The Siege of Al-Qarara was a military operation against local Hamas battalion by Israel. Siege On the 6th of December, Israeli forces entered Al-Qarara, clashing with Palestinian forces.Latest Updates On Bani Suheila Area in The East Of Khan Yunis (Map), 6 December 2023 On the 11th of December, Israeli forces encircled the areas of al-Sureij and al-Qarara.The Latest Situation In The South Of The Gaza Strip And Khan Yunis (Map), 12 December 2023 On 31st of December, it was reported that Israeli forces had moved troops into As–Sureij, tightening the siege around Al-Qarara.Latest Military Situation In The Gaza Strip; 86th Day Of Battles (Map), 1 January 2024 On the 10th of January, Al Jazeera was able to access Al-Qarara following Israeli withdrawal where it documented massive destruction and large number of fatalities.دمار كبير وجثث متحللة في مناطق بوسط قطاع غزة, 10 January 2024 On the 3rd of March, Israeli forces resumed operations in Al-Qarara. On the 9th of March IDF Bislamach Brigade clashed with Palestinian fighters in Qarara. Hamas’ Qarara Battalion remained combat effective.IRAN UPDATE, 9 March 2024 On the 16th of March, Israel made small advances in Al-Qarara.Latest Updates Gaza Strip, 16 March 2024 On March 21st, Israeli 7th Brigade clashed with Palestinian forces who targeted their tanks with RPGs.IRAN UPDATE, MARCH 21, 2024, 21 March 2024 On the 24th of March, Israel targeted a Hamas meeting in Qarara.IRAN UPDATE, MARCH 24, 2024, 24 March 2024 On the 29th of March, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine separately claimed a series of attacks in Al-Qarara.IRAN UPDATE, MARCH 29, 2024, 29 March 2024 On the 2nd of April, IDF 7th Brigade conducted an airstrike targeting Palestinian fighters and weapon depots in Qarara.IRAN UPDATE, APRIL 3, 2024 On the 3rd of April, IDF reported to have destroyed a rocket launcher inside an olive garden in Al-Qarara.IDF removes rocket launchers, kills more terrorists in Gaza's Khan Yunis, 3 April 2024 On the 7th of April, 2024 Israeli forces withdrew from Al-Qarara and other areas in southern Gaza strip.IRAN UPDATE, APRIL 7, 2024 They failed to find senior Hamas officials or hostages there despite intelligence indicating so.מומחים מזהירים: לצה"ל אין פתרון אמיתי לאיום המנהרות, 11 April 2024 Aftermath On 22 May 2024 Israeli announced a raid on Al-Qarara killing several Hamas fighters.Israel and Hamas at War – Days 129 to 185, 22 May 2024 On June 2nd, Israeli shelling of Al-Qarara was reported.IDF strikes on targets in all parts of the Gaza Strip overnight, 2 June 2024 See also List of engagements during the Israel–Hamas war Siege of Khan Yunis References Note: ISWNews is biased against Israel. Thus per community standards it is only used to indicate changes favorable for Israel. Category:2024 in the Gaza Strip Category:2023 in the Gaza Strip Category:Battles in 2024 Category:Sieges of the Israel–Hamas war

2024 South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team

The 2024 South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team represented the University of South Carolina in the 2024 NCAA Division I baseball season. The 2024 season marked the Gamecocks' 131st overall. The Gamecocks played their home games at Founders Park, and were led by seventh year head coach Mark Kingston. The Gamecocks were eliminated in the Raleigh regional after going 1–2. Kingston was fired on June 3rd after being eliminated from the NCAA Tournament. Previous season The Gamecocks finished 42–21, 16–13 in the SEC and lost to the Florida Gators in the Gainesville supper regional. Offseason Departures South Carolina outgoing transfers+ Player Position Year New team Ref Thomas Powell Outfielder Freshman North Greenville Jonathan French Catcher Junior Houston Additions South Carolina incoming transfers+ Player Position Year Previous team Ref Austin Brinling Outfielder Senior North Florida Tyler Causey Infielder Senior North Carolina Tyler Dean Pitcher Junior Virginia Tech Garrett Gainey Pitcher Senior Liberty Ty Good Pitcher Senior Charleston Blake Jackson Outfielder Junior Charlotte Kennedy Jones Outfielder Junior UNC Greensboro Parker Noland Infielder Senior Vanderbilt Dalton Reeves Catcher Senior Presbyterian 2023 MLB Draft Seven South Carolina players were drafted in the 2023 MLB draft. 3 77 Jack Mahoney RHP Colorado Rockies 4 113 Will Sanders RHP Chicago Cubs 4 115 Matt Duffy RHP Boston Red Sox 7 216 Noah Hall RHP New York Mets 8 232 Braylen Wimmer SS Colorado Rockies 13 404 James Hicks RHP Houston Astros 19 582 Cade Austin RHP New York Yankees Preseason Preseason SEC awards and honors The Gamecocks had two players named to SEC preseason teams. Preseason All-SEC First Team Player No. Position Class Cole Messina 19 C Junior Ethan Petry 20 RF Sophomore Coaches poll The SEC baseball coaches' poll was released on February 8, 2024. South Carolina was picked to finish fourth in the SEC Eastern division. SEC East Coaches' Poll 1 Florida 2 Tennessee 75 (2) 3 Vanderbilt 73 (1) 4 South Carolina 50 5 Kentucky 44 6 Georgia 36 7 Missouri 19 Personnel Roster Coaching staff 2024 South Carolina Gamecocks baseball coaching staff Mark Kingston – Head Coach – 7th year Monte Lee – Assistant Coach – 2nd year Scott Wingo – Assistant Coach – 3rd year Matt Williams – Pitching Coach – 1st year Mike Current – Player Development – 7th year Ryan West – Director of Operations – 2nd year LT Tolbert – Student Assistant Coach – 1st year Opening Day lineup +Opening Day StartersName PositionBlake Jackson Left FieldParker Noland Second BaseEthan Petry Right fieldCole Messina CatcherTalmadge LeCroy Third baseGavin Casas First baseTyler Causey Designated HitterDylan Brewer Center fieldWill Tippett Shortstop Schedule and results 2024 South Carolina Gamecocks baseball game log Regular season (33–20) February (8–1) Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SEC recordFebruary 16 #25 Founders ParkColumbia, SC 5-1 Jones (1–0)Manstrain IV (0–1) Gainey (1) SECN+ 8,242 1–0 February 17 Miami (OH) #25 Founders Park 11-4 Eskew (1–0) Galdoni (0–1) None SECN+ 7,620 2–0 February 18 Miami (OH) #25 Founders Park 14-07 Kimball (1–0) Olejnik (0–1) None SECN+ 6,865 3–0 February 20 #21 Founders Park 12-27 Good (1–0) Houston (0–1) None SECN+ 6,524 4–0 February 21 #21 Founders Park 13-38 Becker (1–0) Ruller (0–1) None SECN+ 6,412 5–0 February 23 #21 Founders Park 8-1 Pitzer (1–0) Pryor (1–1) None SECN+ 7,108 6–0 February 24 Belmont #21 Founders Park 2-11 Timbes (2–0) Eskew (1–1) None SECN+ 8,242 6-1February 25 Belmont #21 Founders Park 12-1 Becker (2–0) Borders (0–2) None SECN+ 6,730 7-1 February 27 #19 Founders Park 7-1 Cooper (1–0) Clemente (0–1) None SECN+ 6,315 8-1 March (13–6) Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SEC recordMarch 1 #10 Clemson #19 Founders Park canceled-rain ACCNX March 2 vs. #10 Clemson #19 Segra ParkColumbia, SC 4-512 Marchal (2–0) Gainey (0–1) None ACCNX 9,284 8-2 March 3 at #10 Clemson #19 Doug Kingsmore StadiumClemson, SC 4-5 Titsworth (1–0) Kimball (1–1) Gordon (1) ACCNX 6,124 8-3 March 5 #21 Founders Park 7–1 Marlatt (1–0) Paulsen (1–1) None SECN+ 6,523 9-3 March 6 #21 Founders Park 4–16 Pitzer (2–0) Fix (2–1) Good (1) SECN+ 6,012 10-3 March 8 #21 Founders Park 10-08 Jones (2–0) Fisher, B (1–1) None SECN+ 6,360 11-3 March 9 Longwood #21 Founders Park 10-2 Eskew (2–1) Hairfield, D (1–2) None SECN+ 6,712 12-3 March 10 Longwood #20 Founders Park 22-67 McCreery (1–0) Potojecki, J (0–2) None SECN+ 6,415 13-3 March 12 #20 SRP ParkNorth Augusta, SC 4-3 Becker (3–0) Garmon, B (0–1) Gainey (2) SECN+ 3,526 14-3 March 15 at #20 Swayze FieldOxford, Mississippi 4-5 Murrell (1–0) Veach (0–1) Spencer (4) SECN+ 8,941 14-4 0–1March 16 at Ole Miss #20 Swayze Field 3-12 Doyle (2–0) Eskew (2–2) None SECN+ 9,468 14-5 0–2March 17 at Ole Miss #20 Swayze Field 6-2 Becker (4–0) Saunier (3–2) None SECN+ 9,255 15-5 1–2 March 19 vs. Fluor FieldGreenville, SC 14-8 Pitzer (3–0) Kuzkie (0–1) None ESPN+ 1,842 16–5 March 23 #3 Vanderbilt Founders Park 8-4 Veach (1–1) Green (0–2) Gainey (3) SECN+ 7,712 17-5 2-2 March 23 #3 Vanderbilt Founders Park 8–3 Good (2–0) Cunningham (3–1) Gainey (4) SECN+ 8,242 18-5 3–2 March 24 #3 Vanderbilt Founders Park 10-2 Pitzer (4–0) Futrell (2–1) None SECN+ 7,133 19-5 4–2 March 26 #18 Founders Park 19-14 Good (3–0) McGregor (3–2) None SECN+ 6,912 20–5 March 28 at #16 Alabama #18 Sewell–Thomas StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama 3-4 Davis (2–1) Gainey (0–2) None SECN+ 3,470 20-6 4–3March 29 at #16 Alabama #18 Sewell–Thomas Stadium 6–13 George (1–0) Becker (4–1) None SECN+ 4,723 20-7 4-4March 30 at #16 Alabama #18 Sewell–Thomas Stadium 9-8 Good (4–0) Fay (1–1) Veach (1) SECN+ 4,536 21-7 5–4 April (8-7) Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SEC recordApril 3 #22 Founders 0-8 Fisher (5–2) Copper (1–1) None SECN 12,357 21-8 April 5 #3 Texas A&M #22 Founders Park 2-9 Prager Jones (2–1) None SECN+ 7,159 21-9 5-5April 6#3 Texas A&M #22 Founders Park 3-6 Sdao (2–0) Pitzer (4–1) Aschenbeck (4) SECN+ 8,242 21-10 5-6April 7 #3 Texas A&M #22 Founders Park 6-5 Veach (2–1) Lamkin (2–1) Gainey (5) SECN+ 6,720 22-10 6-6April 9 #13 North Carolina Truist FieldCharlotte, NC 2-1 McCreery (2-0) Matthijs (11-2) None ACCNX 4,09223-10 April 12 at #24 Florida Condron Ballpark Gainesville, Florida 10-3 Jones (3–1) Neely (1–1) Veach (2) SECN+ 7,869 24-10 7-6April 13 #24 Florida Condron Ballpark 9-8 Kimball (2–1) Coppola (0–1) Pitzer (1) SECN+ 8,109 25-10 8-6April 14 at #24 Floirda Condron Ballpark 9-11 Caglianone (5–1) Becker (4–2) None SECN+ 5,772 25-11 8-7April 16 at The Citadel #20 Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park Charleston, SC 4–3 Marlatt (2-0) Cummiskey (2–4) Gainey (6) ESPN+ 6,231 26-11 April 19 #2 Arkansas #20 Founders Park 1-2 Smith, H. (8-0) Good (4–1) Hewlett (4) SECN+ 8,242 26-12 8-8April 20 #2 Arkansas #20 Founders Park 6-3 Becker (5–2) Molina (3–1) McCreery (1) SECN+ 7,207 27-12 9-8April 20 #2 Arkansas #20 Founders Park 6-9 Tygart (4–1) Eskew(2–3) None SECN+ 6,719 27-13 9-9April 26 #4 Kentucky #24 Founders Park 6-510 Veach (3–1) Byers (3–1) None SECN+ 7,467 28-13 10-9April 27#4 Kentucky #24 Founders Park 13–15 Robinson (2–0) Jones (3–2) Hagenow (1) SECN+ 7,512 28-14 10-10April 28 #4 Kentucky #24 Founders Park 10-07 Eskew (3–3) Moore (7-1) None SECN+ 7,484 29-14 11-10 May (4-7) Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SEC recordMay 1 #15 Founders Park 15-27 McCoy (1–0) Engert (0–2) None SECN 6,734 30-14 May 3 at Missouri #15 Taylor StadiumColumbia, Missouri 10-2 Good (5–1) Lunceford, H. (1-5) None SECN+ 1,302 31-14 12-10May 4 at Missouri #15 Taylor Stadium 3-8 Rustad, C. (5–6) Jones (3–3) None SECN+ 1,738 31-15 12-11May 5 at Missouri #15 Taylor Stadium 9-4 McCreery (3–0) Mayer, B. (1–6) Veach (3) SECN 1,385 32–15 13–11May 7Winthrop #13 Winthrop BallparkRock Hill,SC 15-37 Dean (1–0) Harris, C. (0-1) None SECN+ 2,004 33-15 May 9 #15 Georgia #13 Founders Park 10-14 Smith (8–2) Kimball (2–2) None SECN+ 7,033 33–16 13–12May 10 #15 Georgia #13 Founders Park 5-11 Finley (5–1) Jones (3–4) Zeldin, B. (6) SECN+ 7,630 33-17 13-13May 11 at #15 Georgia #13 Founders Park 14-6 Roberge, J. (3–1) Eskew (3–4) None SECN+ 7,912 33-17 13-14May 16 #1 Tennessee #24 Lindsey Nelson StadiumKnoxville, TN 3-9 Causey, A. (10–3) Good (5–2) None SECN+ 5,730 33-18 13–15May 17 #1 Tennessee #24 Lindsey Nelson Stadium 3-8 Beam, D.(8-2) Gainey (0–3) None SECN+ 5,657 33–19 13–16May 18 #1 Tennessee #24 Lindsey Nelson Stadium 1–4 Sechrist, Z. (2–1) Becker (5–3) Combs, A. (4) SECN 5,759 33–20 13–17 Postseason Date Opponent Seed Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SECT RecordMay 21 v. No. 7 (SEC) Alabama No. 10 (SEC) Hoover Metropolitan StadiumHoover, AL 10-5 Veach (4–1) Moza (3–3) None SEC Network 7,425 34–20 1–0May 22 v. #5 / 2 (SEC) Arkansas No. 10 (SEC) Hoover Metropolitan Stadium 6-5 Gainey (1–3) Gaeckle (3–3) None SEC Network 7,185 35–20 2-0May 23 v. No. 11 (SEC) LSU No. 10 (SEC) Hoover Metropolitan Stadium 11-10 Ulla (2–1) Veach (4–2) None SEC Network 35–21 2-1May 24 v. #2 / No. 3 (SEC) Kentucky No. 10 (SEC) Hoover Metropolitan Stadium 6-5 Marlatt (3–0) Moore (8–3) Becker (1) SEC Network 36–21 3-1May 25 v. No. 11 (SEC) LSU No. 10 (SEC) Hoover Metropolitan Stadium 12-1110 Herring (4–1) Gainey (1–4) None SEC Network 36–22 3-2 Date Opponent Seed Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record NCAAT recordMay 31 v. No. 2 Doak FieldRaleigh, NC 8-710 Veach (5–2) Vogatsky (3–2) None ESPN+ 2,763 37-22 1–0June 1 v. No. 2 Doak Field 4-6 Consiglio (5–4) McCreery (3–1) Smith (6) ESPN+ (3,036 37–23 1–1June 2 v. No. 3 James Madison No. 2 Doak Field 0-2 Burke (7-2) Eskew (3–5) None ESPN+ 2,606 37–24 1-2 Raleigh Regional Raleigh Regional Teams(1) NC State Wolfpack(2) South Carolina Gamecocks(3) James Madison Dukes(4) Bryant Bulldogs Legend:      = Win      = Loss      = CanceledBold = South Carolina team memberRankings are based on the team's current ranking in the D1Baseball poll. |} Record vs. conference opponents Rankings See also 2024 South Carolina Gamecocks softball team References South Carolina Category:South Carolina Gamecocks baseball seasons South Carolina Gamecocks baseball South Carolina

Glendale, Colorado Territory

Glendale, Colorado Territory is a former settlement that was established in the 1860s as a stagecoach stop and then a farming community and school in the Beaver Creek area of Penrose, Colorado. First known as the settlement of Beaver Creek, it became Glendale, and finally Penrose. Settlement Settlers followed the Pike's Peak gold rush (July 1858 and lasted until the creation of the Territory of Colorado on February 28, 1861). Farmers were incentivized by the Homestead Act to come to the area. It was known as the Beaver Creek settlement initially, with a post office there by 1868. Then, the settlement became known as Glendale. In 1870, 22 families lived in the community, and more in 1880. Stage coach station and hotel A stage coach stop was established along Beaver Creek, on a stage road from Old Colorado City. A two-story stone building with eleven bedrooms was constructed in 1868 by John McClure. It became known as McClure House and the Glendale Stage Stop. It is also known as the Glendale Inn Stage Coach Stop and Glendale House and Stagecoach Inn. It had a restaurant, orchards, and a garden. Corrals held 1,000 horses and mules for the stage line. The stage coach road was built by William McClelland and Bob Spotswood. The stage delivered up to 100 people per day, food, supplies, and the mail. Trappers and scouts stopped by. Cowboys and Native Americans on cattle drives from Texas camped nearby. In 1869, the business was renamed Glendale House and, operated by its new owner Rev. John Jeffries, and by 1874, it took in boarders. Church gatherings, parties, and weddings were held there. Glendale school The Glendale School was established, the first in the Penrose area, in a log cabin in 1868. It was rebuilt in stone in 1873 after a fire. The schoolhouse was used for community functions, like pot luck dinners. It was used as a school until 1912, when a school was built in Penrose. Only the stone foundation remains. Early 20th century Spencer Penrose began buying up water rights by 1909. The settlement was abandoned after the flood of Red Creek and Beaver Creek on July 3, 1921. Most of the stone walls of the hotel and stage coach stop remain, but the roof and porches were burned in a fire. Legend A woman and a man, Kathleen Cooper and Julian LaSalle, a miner from Leadville were to be married at the Glendale State Stop. LaSalle was just a few miles from Glendale when he was robbed and killed for his gold. Cooper, daughter of a rancher, waited in a bridal dress and veil. Wedding attendees also awaited LaSalle at the stop. Cooper died about one year later of influenza. The site of their planned wedding is reported to be haunted since then. References Category:Fremont County, Colorado Category:Colorado Territory Category:Stagecoach stops in the United States Category:Defunct hotels in the United States Category:1868 establishments

White Stars F.C.

White Stars F.C., also known as White Star or Newtown White Stars, was an association football club from Newtown, Powys, active in the 1870s, and (indirectly) a progenitor club of the current Newtown club. History Foundation The club was formed at a meeting at the Greyhound Inn at a date variously given as 1873 1874, or 1875; the club was certainly playing by 1876 as there was confusion between the White Stars and the Newtown club. 1877–78 season The White Stars entered the first Welsh Cup in 1877–78. The club won 1–0 at Ruabon in the first round and drew at Aberystwyth in the second, but Aberystwyth scratched from the replay and the Stars were drawn to play Druids at Plasmadoc in the "final five" stage. The White Stars played a defensive game in the tie to earn a home replay, which the White Stars won thanks to scrimmaging the only goal in the first half, but the result was overturned on appeal, on the basis that the home crowd kept coming onto the pitch every time the Druids threatened the White Stars' goal, and the referee failed to award a goal to Druids after a Ketley shot was only stopped behind the goal-line - and were not given a free-kick after goalkeeper Tom Jones carried the ball for several yards in the aftermath in contradiction to the laws at the time. Indeed a story was later bruited that the White Star supporters had been brandishing knives. The second replay was played at Oswestry and the Druids put the tie beyond any doubt with a 3–0 win. Welsh Cup winner thumb|Newtown White Stars The Stars gained ample compensation in the 1878–79 Welsh Cup. The club was not considered one of the stronger entries in the competition, but won through to the third round after two away wins. In the third, the club met Bangor at Wrexham, and after being two goals to the good, were forced into a replay after it conceded a bizarre late own-goal, defenders trying to get out of the way of a goal-bound throw-in but one inadvertently touching the ball en route. The replay, at Chester, ended in controversy; half-an-hour into the game, with the White Stars 3–1 up, a fight between two players on the pitch was interrupted by the Bangor umpire punching a White Star player to the ground, and the match abandoned. The Welsh Association ordered a replay, but Bangor refused to accept the decision, and resigned from the Welsh FA. In club reached the semi-final, where it was drawn to play Newtown. The first match, at Oswestry, ended in a draw, and the replay, at Newtown's ground, went the White Stars' way 2–1, holding on after scoring twice in the first half-an-hour. The final against Wrexham was played at Oswestry, where the White Stars proved to be the favourites with the thousand-strong crowd, even though they were the outsiders; one expert stating that he would bet "Lombard Street to a bottle of pop" on the Wrexhamites. However the White Stars won 1–0, the winning goal coming on the hour when Rees followed up up after a Davies shot was saved. Failed merger Despite the Cup win, in August 1879, the White Stars' secretary wrote to his opposite number at Newtown with a view to fielding a combined club in the Welsh Cup. A new club, Excelsior, was duly formed, but although most of the Newtown players joined it, most of the White Stars remained aloof, or played for Excelsior in addition to the Stars. The White Stars' defence of the Cup ended against the eventual winners Druids in the "semi" final (due to an imbalance in the draw, there were 3 teams remaining at the time) at Oswestry, the match being delayed by the referee not turning up and the clubs having to select a suitable individual from the crowd; the White Stars never recovered after conceding twice in the opening nine minutes. By this time White Stars was in the process of swallowing Excelsior - the clubs met in February 1880, White Stars winning by 4 (or 5) goalsOne goal was disputed. to nil, and by the 1880–81 season many of the former Newtown players(such as goalkeeper Hibbott, captain Edward Morgan, and forward Gittins) were all playing for the White Stars. Final season and revival as Newtown More players joined the White Stars later in the season, in time to play for the White Stars in the 1881 Welsh Cup final on Wrexham's Racecourse Ground. The match attracted a crowd of 3,000, of whom 700 had come on special trains from Newtown. Druids again proved to be the White Stars' nemesis, winning 2–0, the second goal coming when Hibbott was charged through the goal having just caught a Vaughan shot. The White Stars protested the eligibility of the Druids' captain Jack Powell, to no avail. The failure of the protest seems to have dispirited the team to the extent that it did not re-emerge for the 1881–82 season. Indeed, football in Newtown went into abeyance until a meeting at the Lion Hotel on 23 July 1884 re-established a Newtown association football club. Notably, many of those involved with the new club, including players Hibbott, Owen, W. Andrew, D. Andrew, George Woosnam, Rees, and Gittins, and committee member Cornelius Morgan, had been involved with the previous Newtown clubs. Colours Originally, the club did not rely on coloured jerseys to distinguish its players, but a motif sewn onto a jersey (and, originally, cap) of any colour, namely the white star from which the club took its name. Its official colours were (in 1878–79) blue, (in 1879–80) navy blue & white, and (in 1880–81) black & white. Ground The club's ground was on Welshpool Road, a four-minute walk from Newtown railway station, with the Excelsior ground lying beyond. Notable players Harry Hibbott and George Woosnam both picked up international caps while with the White Stars. References Category:Defunct football clubs in Wales Category:Association football clubs established in 1875 Category:1875 establishments in Wales Category:1881 disestablishments in the United Kingdom Category:Association football clubs disestablished in 1881 Category:Sport in Powys Category:Newtown, Powys

Paul Rezeanu

Paul Rezeanu (born November 9, 1937, in Breaza, Prahova County, Romania — died March 1, 2021, in Bucharest, Romania) was a Romanian art historian and critic, contemporary art expert, and professor at the University of Craiova. He is best known for his research on the life and work of Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncuși, who worked in France. Biography In 1964, he graduated from the University of Bucharest, Faculty of History. In 1976, he defended his dissertation “Fine Arts in Oltenia (1821-1944)” and received a PhD in history with a specialization in art history. In 1970 he started working as a researcher at the III sector of the History of Art of the Romanian Academy, department in Craiova, In the same year he was appointed and worked until his retirement in 2004 as director of the Craiova Art Museum, then worked as a researcher at the museum (2004–2009). His tenure at the Faculty of Theology in Craiova included the role of lecturer (1994–1998), and later of the university professor (1998–2008), where he taught courses on “History of Art” and “History and Spirituality of Byzantium”. Since 1982, Rezianu was a member of the , Section of History and Criticism. He was an expert on Romanian contemporary art and a member of the ICOM-UNESCO, Paris. Paul Rezianu has more than a thousand published works, of which more than one hundred and twenty are in professional journals. He has also edited more than thirty books on art history and theory, including monographs on cultural phenomena in Oltena. In addition, he published forty brochures for exhibitions from France, the United States, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Spain, and other countries that took place in Craiova. He is the author of the History of Fine Arts in Oltenia - 1800–2000, which has gone through several editions. Awards ; Laureate of the Romanian Academy for the monograph “Constantin Lecca” (2007);Paul Rezeanu - Brâncuși. Laureate of the Pro-Victoria Arte Prize of the Marcel Guguianu Foundation (1998); Honorary citizen of Craiova (2012). Selected bibliography Artele plastice în Oltenia (1821–1944) (Scrisul Românesc, 1980) Ghidul Muzeului de Artă Craiova (in five editions, Meridiane, Arc 2000) Constantin Lecca (monograph, Meridiane, 1988, Arcade, 2005) Eustațiu Stoenescu (monograph, Meridiane, 1985, Arc 2000, 1998) Pictorul Stoica Dumitrescu (monograph, Meridiane, 1990) Craiova. Studii și cercetări de istorie și istoria artei (Helios, 1999) Brâncuși la Craiova (Arc 2000, 2001) Artiști plastici craioveni (Arc 2000, 2003) Craiova. Amintirile orașului (Alma, 2007) Sculptori puțin cunoscuți (Alma, 2007) Caricaturistul N.S. Petrescu — Găină (monograph, Alma, 2008) Pictori puțin cunoscuți (Alma, 2009) Istoria artelor plastice în Oltenia (Alma, vol. I, 2010; vol. II, 2013) Brâncuși. Tatăl nostru (monograph, Autograf, 2012) Brâncuși. Ultimul dac (Autograf, 2014) Brâncuși. The Man and His Artwork. Catalogue raisonné of the sculptures. (Monitorul Oficial R.A., 2019) References External links Category:Recipients of the Order of Cultural Merit (Romania) Category:1937 births Category:2021 deaths Category:People from Breaza Category:University of Bucharest alumni Category:Commons category link is on Wikidata Category:Romanian art historians

DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo

DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo (1992–2021) was a painter from New Mexico. Early life Suazo grew up on the tribal lands of the Taos Pueblo. Suazo's mother was the Navajo (Dine) artist Geraldine Tso, and her father was the Taos Pueblo painter David Gary Suazo. Art In the spring of 2021, Suazo graduated from the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) with a BFA in Studio Arts. After her death, the IAIA posted online that her art "reflected Pueblo cultural significance and aesthetics. Inspired by heroic figures of Japanese manga novels including 'Sailor Moon,' she imbued her work with memory, resilience, and good intentions. Her most recent work emphasized figural paintings of strong Indigenous women that in her words 'grind every day for a better community.'" She often drew on traditional ledger paper, and worked with Prism Colored maker, Indian Black Ink, and acrylic paint. Death and legacy On November 13, 2021, Suazo was found dead near her car outside her home in the Taos Pueblo. Her boyfriend, Santiago Martinez, also from the Taos Pueblo, was later charged with second-degree homicide. At the time of her death, Suazo was working on a master's degree at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. In 2022, the IAIA announced the DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo Memorial Fund for Indigenous female artists in school's MFA in Studio Arts Program. In the spring of 2023, muralist Jenny Ustick featured Suazo's image as part of a mural on the campus of the University of New Mexico-Taos. According to a press release, the other people featured as part of the Historial Women of Taos mural included "María Rosa Villalpando, ancestral matriarch of several prominent Taos families and one of the historic women of the Santa Fe Trail; Cleofas Martinez Jaramillo, historic preservationist of northern New Mexico's Spanish culture; and Helene Wurlitzer, philanthropist who started a pivotal artist residency in Taos." References Category:21st-century American women painters Category:Painters from New Mexico Category:Taos Pueblo artists Category:1992 births Category:2021 deaths Category:Native American women painters Category:21st-century Native American women Category:21st-century Native American artists Category:Institute of American Indian Arts alumni

Wuxi Joint Logistics Support Center

The Wuxi Joint Logistics Support Center (无锡联勤保障中心), located at Wuxi, Jiangsu province is the local head organ of the Joint Logistics Support Force at the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.中央军委联勤保障部队成立 习近平授予军旗并致训词 ，凤凰网，2016-09-13 History In June 1962, the Nanjing Military Area established the 13th logistic branch department of the PLA, based in Wuxi, with subordinate bases 63, 64, 65. In August 1975, the unit was given the MUCD Unit 83476. As part of the 2015 military reforms the Joint Logistics Support Force was established in January 2016. Its principal organ was the Wuhan Joint Logistics Support Base. On 13 September 2016, the five main Joint Logistics Centers at Wuxi, Guilin, Xining, Shenyang and Zhengzhou were established as the subordinate units of the Wuhan JLSB., using the existing logistic units of the Theater Commands. Organization 分部：5个 General Staff Department (参谋部) Combat Logistics Training Office (战勤训练处) Directly Subordinate Units Office (直属工作处) Political Work Department (政治工作部) Information Office (宣传处) Military and Civilian Staff Office (兵员和文职人员处) Supply Office (供应处) Transport and Distribution Office (运输投送处) Field Medicine Office (卫勤处) Warehouse Management Office (仓储管理处) Military Installations Construction Office (军事设施建设处) Science, Technology and Informatization Office (科技和信息化处) Military Representative Offices (军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at Nanjing (驻南京军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at Wuxi (驻无锡军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at China Railway Nanchang Group (驻南昌铁路局军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at CRNG Fuzhou (驻南昌铁路局福州军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at China Railway Shanghai Group (驻上海铁路局军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at CRSG Hefei (驻上海铁路局合肥军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at CRSG Hangzhou (驻上海铁路局杭州军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at CRSG Nanjing (驻上海铁路局南京军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at CRSG Shanghai (驻上海铁路局上海军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at CRSG Xuzhou (驻上海铁路局徐州军事代表办事处) Navigation Services Military Representative Office (航务军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at the Fujian Navigation Center (驻福建省航务军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at the Jiangsu Navigation Center (驻江苏省航务军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at Shanghai Port (驻上海港]]航务军事代表办事处) Directly subordinate units PLA Eastern Theater General Hospital (中国人民解放军东部战区总医院), Nanjing JLSF 900th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九〇〇医院), Nanjing JLSF 901st Hospital (联勤保障部队第九〇一医院), Hefei JLSF 902nd Hospital (联勤保障部队第九〇二医院), Bengbu JLSF 903rd Hospital (联勤保障部队第九〇三医院), Hangzhou JLSF 904th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九〇四医院), Hangzhou JLSF 906th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九〇六医院), Ningbo JLSF 907th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九〇七医院), Nanping JLSF 908th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九〇八医院), Nanchang JLSF 909th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九〇九医院), Zhangzhou JLSF 910th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九一〇医院), Quanzhou JLSF Lushan Rehabilitation and Convalescence Center (联勤保障部队庐山康复疗养中心). Lushan Eastern Theater Command Disease Control and Prevention Command Center (东部战区疾病预防控制中心) Comprehensive Warehouses (综合仓库) POL depots (油料仓库) Leadership Wuxi JLSC Commander PLAGF Sr Col Hou Zhiping (侯志平)（2016年9月—） PLAGF Sr Col Ren Yanbing (任延兵) Wuxi JLSC Deputy Commanders Wang Haiping (汪海平)（？—？） Wuxi JLSC Political Commissar PLAGF Sr Col Xu Xinglin (徐兴林) 2016-9—2017） He Zhengyi (贺正义) References Category:People's Liberation Army branches Category:Military units and formations established in 2016 Category:2016 establishments in China

Achebe Betty Powell

Achebe Betty Powell (June 14, 1940 – February 21, 2023) was an American activist and community leader. She was co-founder of the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, and served on the board of the National LGBTQ Task Force. Early life and education Betty Jean Kelly was born in Florida, the daughter of Jesse Kelly and Rachel Harris (later known as Rachel Long). She lived in Germany for several years as a teenager, because her father was in the United States Army and stationed there. She converted to Roman Catholicism in Germany, and graduated from the College of St. Catherine with a bachelor's degree in French. She earned a master's degree in French language and literature from Fordham University in 1964. Career Powell taught high school French in New York City, and was a French and linguistics professor at Brooklyn College. She was director of the Kitchen Table Press. In 1989, she started a consulting business, Betty Powell Associates, focused on diversity policies and anti-racism training. Powell was a founding member of Salsa Soul Sisters and the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. She was co-founder of the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice. She was the first Black lesbian member of the board of the National Gay Task Force. In 1977, she participated in a White House meeting of LGBTQ leaders with Jimmy Carter. She was featured in a documentary, Word is Out (1977). Powell was active in the United Nations World Conferences on Women, and SAGE, an advocacy organization for LGBTQ elders. In 2003 she co-founded Queers for Economic Justice with Martin Duberman. In 2004 she gave an oral history interview for the Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History at Smith College.Anderson, Kelly. Oral history interview with Achebe Betty Powell (July 6 and 7, 2004). Voices of Feminism Oral History Project, Sophia Smith Collection. Personal life and legacy Betty Kelly was briefly married to Bill Powell in the 1960s. Her longterm partners were Virginia Apuzzo and Linda Fraser. At age 65, Powell changed her named to Achebe Betty Powell. Powell died in Brooklyn in February 2023, at the age of 82, from COVID-19. Her papers are held in the Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History at Smith College. Her name was added to the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor in 2023. References External links "Achebe Powell on personal intersectionality" a video of Powell speaking, posted to YouTube by the LGBT Center of New York City in 2019 "Homegoing Service for Achebe Betty Powell" a video of Powell's 2023 memorial service at Middle Collegiate Church, streamed by the church to YouTube Category:1940 births Category:2023 deaths Category:Fordham University alumni Category:Brooklyn College faculty Category:American activists Category:American educators Category:St. Catherine University alumni Category:Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) Category:LGBT people from Florida Category:American LGBT rights activists

Namibia at the T20 World Cup

The Namibia national cricket team is one of the associate members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), they are nicknamed as the Eagles. The team qualified for their first T20 World Cup in 2021, after finishing at 4th position in the 2019 qualifier, they have qualified for tournament three times in a row since then. In three editions that they have contested, the team has 4 wins in 11 matches. In their maiden appearance, the team advanced from the first round into the Super 12 stage. They also managed to register their first-ever victory against a full member nation, after defeating Ireland in the first round. In the next edition, they defeated Sri Lanka, once again in the first round but were unable to progress to the next stage. T20 World Cup record ICC T20 World Cup recordQualification recordYearRoundPosition 2007Did not qualify No qualifiers held 2009 Did not participate 2010 2012 9 7 2 0 0 2014 9 4 5 0 0 2016 8 3 4 0 1 2021 Super 12 10/16 8 3 5 0 0 Gerhard Erasmus 9 5 4 0 0 2022 First round 13/16 3 1 2 0 0 Gerhard Erasmus Did not participate (qualified automatically) 2024 Qualified Gerhard Erasmus 6 6 0 0 0Total0 Titles2/8114700 — 41251501 Teamwise record Opponent M W L T+W T+L NR Win % First played 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.00 2021 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.00 2021 1 1 0 0 0 0 100 2021 2 1 1 0 0 0 50 2021 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.00 2021 1 0 0 1 0 0 100 2024 1 1 0 0 0 0 100 2021 2 1 1 0 0 0 50 2021 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.00 2022Total 124 7 10 041.67 Source: Last Updated: 2 June 2024 2021 T20 World Cup Squad Gerhard Erasmus (c) JJ Smit (vc) Stephan Baard Karl Birkenstock Michiel du Preez (wk) Jan Frylinck Zane Green (wk) Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton Bernard Scholtz Ben Shikongo Ruben Trumpelmann Michael van Lingen David Wiese Craig Williams Pikky Ya France Results EventFirst round (Group A)Super 12 (Group 2)SemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultRankOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultRankOppositionResultOppositionResult2021L by 7 wicketsW by 6 wicketsW by 8 wickets2W by 4 wicketsL by 62 runsL by 45 runsL by 52 runsL by 9 wickets5Did not advanceSuper 12Source: ESPNcricinfo 2022 T20 World Cup Squad Gerhard Erasmus (c) JJ Smit (vc) Stephan Baard Karl Birkenstock Jan Frylinck Zane Green (wk) Divan la Cock Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton Lo-handre Louwrens (wk) Tangeni Lungameni Bernard Scholtz Ben Shikongo Ruben Trumpelmann Michael van Lingen David Wiese Pikky Ya France Results EventFirst round (Group A)Super 12SemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultRankOppositionResultRankOppositionResultOppositionResult2022W by 55 runsL by 5 wicketsL by 7 runs2Did not advanceFirst roundSource: ESPNcricinfo 2024 T20 World Cup Squad Gerhard Erasmus (c) JJ Smit (vc) Jack Brassell Peter-Daniel Blignaut Niko Davin Jan Frylinck Zane Green (wk) Malan Kruger Dylan Leicher Tangeni Lungameni Jean-Pierre Kotze (wk) Bernard Scholtz Ben Shikongo Ruben Trumpelmann Michael van Lingen David Wiese Results EventGroup stage (Group B)Overall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultRank2024Tied (W the S/O)TBDTBDSource: ESPNcricinfo Records and statistics Most appearances This list consists players with most number of matches at the T20 World Cup. Gerhard Erasmus has played a total of 12 matches, and has captained the team in all of their World Cup matches. Matches Player Years 12 Gerhard Erasmus 2022-2024 Zane Green 2021-2024 JJ Smit 2021-2024 David Wiese 2021-2024 11 Jan Frylinck 2021-2024 Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton 2021-2022 Bernard Scholtz 2021-2024 Michael van Lingen 2021-2024 10 Ruben Trumpelmann 2021-2024Last updated: 2 June 2024 Most runs No. Player Runs Average HS 100 50 4s 6s Years 1 David Wiese 302 43.14 66* 2 17 15 2021–2024 2 Gerhard Erasmus 216 19.63 53* 1 15 3 2021–2024 3 Jan Frylinck 171 24.42 45 12 1 2021–2024 4 Stephan Baard 146 18.25 29 11 2 2021–2022 5 JJ Smit 125 25.00 32* 10 4 2021–2024Last updated: 2 June 2024 Most wickets Wickets Player Years 12 Jan Frylinck 3/21 2021–2024 David Wiese 3/28 2021–2024 10 Ruben Trumpelmann 4/21 2021–2024 8 Bernard Scholtz 2/18 2021–2024 7 JJ Smit 2/24 2021–2024Last updated: 2 June 2024 References External links T20 World Cup Category:History of the T20 World Cup T20 World Cup

Astrid Sonne

Astrid Sonne is a Danish singer-songwriter and violist. As of February 2024, she is based in London. Career Astrid Sonne was born and raised in Bornholm, a small island of Denmark. At six years old, she began playing the viola and, at 16, she moved to Copenhagen. She joined a strict classical training before quitting at 18, moving to digital composition — she learned how to use Ableton Live by herself. After discovering Danish musician Hari Shankar Kishore, known professionally as DJ HVAD, Sonne started refining an electronic style that focused more on melody than on percussion. On 16 February 2018, Astrid Sonne released the album Human Lines, where she tried to combine her classical upbringing with electronic composition. She followed it with the EP Cliodynamics on 4 October 2019, which is mostly electronic. It was preceded by the singles "Area Under a Curve" and "Strong, Calm, Slow". In 2020, she was included in the compilation album Kulør 006. Sonne released the album Outside of Your Lifetime, which is mostly instrumental, on 22 September 2021. It was included in Pitchfork lists of "Great Records You May Have Missed" for Autumn 2021 and Pitchfork and Paste named it as one of the best electronic albums of the year. After releasing the EP Ephemeral Camera Feed on 18 March 2022, Sonne released the single "How Far". In June of that year, Pitchfork included the EP in their list of best albums of the year up to that point. Her third studio album, Great Doubt, was released on 26 January 2024. It was preceded by the single "Boost". The Face chose it as one of the best releases of the first quarter of the year. In March, she did a joint show with ML Buch. She later formed the duo Coined alongside Fine Glindvad, a Danish lo-fi folk musician. The Face and Paper highlighted their song "Your Home" in May. Musical style Astrid Sonne is a violist who has been described as an electronic and experimental musician. Reviews of Great Doubt mentioned Sonne going towards a "pop singer-songwriter" style. Notes References Further reading Category:Danish electronic musicians Category:Danish violists Category:Danish women singer-songwriters Category:Experimental musicians Category:Women in electronic music Category:Women violists

Pranas Hiksa

Pranas Hiksa (23 May 1897 – 4 April 1966) was a Lithuanian businessman, car racer, and captain of the Lithuanian Army who was the first Lithuanian military pilot. Due to his successful racing and business career, Hiksa was a known millionaire in interwar Lithuania. Biography Early life Pranas Hiksa was born on 23 May 1897 in the Verkiai Palace in the Vilna Governorate of the Russian Empire. In 1900 his family moved to another manor at Norvaišiai near Šiauliai, where he was educated at the Šiauliai Julius Janonis Gymnasium. Later he attended the Liepāja commercial school. In 1905, Hiksa's mother died, soon followed by his father. Hiksa was subsequently raised by his adopted sister's Ona Zubovienė's family. World War I During World War I, he lived with his adoptive family in their residence in Moscow, where he attended the Tsarevich Alexei Commercial School and also finished drivers' courses in 1915. On 1 October 1916, he began his military service in the Russian Imperial Army's 23rd Army Corps Aviation Detachment stationed near Riga. On December 3, he was sent to the Gatchina Military Flying School. On 17 February 1917, he was made praporschik, and on 15 September he and a few others were sent to continue studying aviation at the Royal Flying Corps in England, from which he graduated on 7 September with the rank of aviation lieutenant. After the October Revolution in Russia, Hiksa moved back to Lithuania. Lithuanian army thumb|right|250px|Pranas Hiksa (center) and other student pilots in 1921 On 15 May 1919, he was mobilized into the Lithuanian Army and assigned to its aviation unit, subsequently becoming the army's first pilot. On 6 June 1919, he became an officer. Hiksa participated in the Lithuanian Wars of Independence near Panevėžys, Zarasai, Utena and Suvalkai as a reconnaissance pilot. Hiksa is known to have been shot down a few times while on duty. He lectured in the Lituanian War Aviation School (Karo aviacijos mokykla). On 22 November 1919, he was made senior lieutenant. On 27 November he was appointed as the head of the aviation training squad, and on 16 April 1920 became air squadron chief. Notable students of Hiksa included Jurgis Dobkevičius, Antanas Gustaitis, and Jonas Mikėnas. On 3 June 1922, he was promoted to captain, and three months later on 25 September was discharged from the army to study. Business and racing career After briefly studying mechanics at Vytautas Magnus University, Hiksa became a commissioner of the Ūkio bankas bank to the construction of the factory Maistas, later famously becoming its production director. From 1924 to 1928 Hiksa worked as the factory's export-import broker in Czechoslovakia and other European countries. From 1926 he was a member of the Automobile Club of Lithuania. He studied in Prague and in 1928 received an engineering diploma, after which he established his own company P. Hiksa. Praha 2, Příčná 9, which represented the Maistas factory in Czechoslovakia, the Weimar Republic, and Austria. After returning to Kaunas, the temporary capital of Lithuania, he worked in a metal factory as chief engineer. From 1928 to 1940 he was vice-president of the Aeroclub of Lithuania. Hiksa's business endeavors abroad won various equipment contracts for the Lithuanian army, postal as well as railroad services. Hiksa won President Antanas Smetona's trophy prize in the first organized Lithuanian car races "Around Lithuania" (Aplink Lietuvą) in 1931 and 1932. In Kaunas, Hiksa built a pavilion that sold American automobiles. In 1933 and 1935 he participated in the Monte Carlo Rally. World War II He was briefly mobilized to the war aviation unit in 1939 from 18 September to 9 October. After Soviet Union occupied Lithuania in 1940, Hiksa was briefly mobilized into the Soviet Red Army. During Soviet occupation, Hiksa worked small jobs such as engineer or mechanic in various farms, but nonetheless was watched and persecuted by Soviet authorities for his background. During Nazi occupation, Hiksa was eventually allowed to fly again as a wartime pilot near Daugavpils. Death Hiksa died on 4 April 1966 in Kaunas, and was buried in the Petrašiūnai Cemetery. Personal life A polyglot (speaking the German, Russian, Polish, and Czech languages), Hiksa was married to Irena Salominaitė (1909–1996), who was a translator in Kaunas and a teacher of Russian and German. They had daughters Ina Taletienė (born 1934), Danutė Vaitiekūnienė (born 1937), Rita Šniukienė (born 1944), and Jūratė Veiverienė (born 1946). Remembrance A book about Hiksa entitled Gyvenimas kaip skrydis was released in 1996 and re-published in 2014. In 1999 designer Gediminas Karpavičius designed an envelope portrait of Hiksa. In 2000 a memorial plaque was uncovered at the Lithuanian War Aviation Memorial. In 2012, a memorial plaque was uncovered on his former house. External links Hiksa's memoirs in the Sparnai magazine References Category:1897 births Category:1966 deaths Category:20th-century Lithuanian businesspeople Category:Lithuanian Army officers Category:Lithuanian military personnel

Moses H. Gulesian

thumb|Moses Gulesian, center front, copper-works owner, with his staff and their cast of the lion and unicorn for the Old State House. 1901, Boston, Massachusetts Moses H. Gulesian was an Armenian-American businessman born on April 10, 1855, in Marash, in the Ottoman Empire. Seeking better opportunities and escaping persecution, Gulesian emigrated to the United States in 1883, where he would go on to become a successful entrepreneur and a notable philanthropist. He is well known for offering to buy the US Constitution to avoid its destruction which sparked a wave patriotism which later prompted the initiative to keep the ship and rebuild it. Background Moses H. Gulesian married Anna Torosian, also of Armenian descent, and the couple had four children. Upon arriving in the United States, Gulesian settled in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he initially worked in a factory. Demonstrating a keen business acumen and a tireless work ethic, he quickly moved up the ranks and soon ventured into entrepreneurship. Gulesian founded a successful metalworking company, which specialized in manufacturing fine brass and copper products. His business, M.H. Gulesian & Sons, gained a reputation for high-quality craftsmanship and innovation, supplying products to various industries, including electrical, architectural, and industrial sectors. Samuel Atkins Eliot wrote, "Here is another instance of American patriotism shown by Mr. Gulesian: fourteen years ago, when, authorized by the city of Boston, he made the lion and unicorn of copper to replace the historic ones on the Old State House, he bought the old ones to ensure their preservation, and today they adorn the lawn infront of his house." Gulesian was known to help the Red Cross Society. He also spoke widely about the Armenian massacres from 1894 to 1896, during which many Armenians were indiscriminately massacred under Turkish rule. In 1905, Secretary of the Navy Charles Joseph Bonaparte suggested that Constitution be towed out to sea and used as target practice, after which she would be allowed to sink. Moses H. Gulesian read about this in a Boston newspaper; he was a businessman from Worcester, Massachusetts, and he offered to purchase her for $10,000. The State Department refused, but Gulesian initiated a public campaign which began from Boston and ultimately "spilled all over the country." The storms of protest from the public prompted Congress to authorize $100,000 in 1906 for the ship's restoration. First to be removed was the barracks structure on her spar deck, but the limited amount of funds allowed just a partial restoration. In an interview with The Boston Journal he said, "My only intention in making this offer of $10,000 for the old Constitution was to save her from such a horrible end as being used as a target. If it is a question of price, I will raise my offer to $15,000." The navy refused the offer, but later it sparked a campaign, and more than 30,000 people signed a petition to save the ship. Later, the US government approved funds to have it repaired. Moses H. Gulesian passed away on July 13, 1951, in Worcester, Massachusetts. References Category:1855 births

Mr Ideal Nigeria

Mr Ideal Nigeria which was established in 2010 is an annual pageant that empowers young men in Nigeria physically, socially and economically. The winner of Mr Ideal Nigeria automatically represents Nigeria at Mr Africa International. Mr Ideal Nigeria emerged best male pageant brand of the year at the Eko Heritage awards in 2023. The pageant was created by House of Twitch and has produced notable figures in the entertainment sector, including Mr Africa International, Emmanuel Umoh, (1st Nigerian to win Mr Africa), Yemi Cregz  (Big Brother Housemate), Alvin Abayomi, Hermes and Gedoni (Big Brother house mates), Nollywood Actor Jidekene (from living in Bondage) Zeal (Mercedes Benz Fashion week), Zander (Dubai Fashion week) and several others The current title holder is Daniel Olatunji Competition Every year contestants are being selected from all 36 states in Nigeria and the FCT to contest for the title. Registration is done on their official website and is open to all Nigerian males. As at 2023, the winner of this pageant gets a cash prize of 5 million naira, a car, scholarship to Royal Arts Academy, becomes an ambassador to top fashion labels, and also represent Nigeria at the Mister Africa International. Other winners that are being crowned at the competition is Mr Ideal Nigeria-Tourism, Mr Ideal Nigeria-Earth, Mr Ideal Nigeria-ECOWAS, who stands a chance to represent Nigeria at Mr Tourism World in Brazil and Man of the World in Philippines. History The maiden edition of the Mr Ideal Nigeria competition was launched in 2010 and was held in Akure and has since then become an annual event and a life changing one for its participants. A total of 15 successful editions have been held annually since 2010. The Mr Ideal Nigeria 2012 raised money for children who have been affected by the recent bombings in the country in partnership with Project Friendship Initiative. Some notable persons that emerged from Mr Ideal Nigeria are; Emmanuel Umoh (1st Nigerian to win Mister Africa), Yemi Cregz  (Big Brother Housemate), Alvin Abayomi, Hermes and Gedoni (Big Brother house mates), Jidekene (from living in Bondage) Zeal (Mercedes Benz Fashion week), Zander (Dubai Fashion week) and several others. The likes of Stan Nze, Big Brother Naija stars Boma and Yerins, Victor Okpala have all graced the pageant as judges International level Mr Ideal Nigeria 2019, Emmanuel Umoh became the first Nigerian to win the Mr Africa International title since its inception in 2011. The 6’3 ft model from Akwa Ibom State, edged out 24 other contestants from other African countries. Mr Ideal Nigeria 2023, Rickie Mannie became the second Nigerian to emerge Mr Africa International beating 30 other contestants from other African countries to the title Titleholders +List of winners of Mr Ideal Nigeria from its inceptionYear TitleholderNotesRef2010Wale BelloRepresented Nigeria at the WCOPA in Los Angeles winning the best model medal2011Ayotunde AjiboyeCEO of Clipse Entertainment2012Abayomi AlvinNow a Nollywood actor and model2013Dayo Ifepariola Modelled at Mercedez benz fashion week, Abuja 2014Stanley Igwilo Emerged Mr West Africa. Now the CEO of Next Fitness outfit, Abuja.2015John IwuekeWalked some of the biggest runways, appeared in commercials for Airtel Nigeria , Vodafone Uganda etc.2016Prince Ehirim Featured in movie Calabash. covered several magazines including Ultimate Fitness, La Mode Magazine. 2017Steve OnyenekeEmerged face of 9mobile. walked on several fashion shows including African fashion week Nigeria. 2018Chuckie Ihebuzor Emerged 2nd runner up at Mr Africa international. He is currently the face of BYC, an international underwear company.2019Emmanuel UmohEmerged Mr Africa international 20192020Jodrey AlabiRepresented Nigeria at Mr Africa International 2021Anthony OkechukwuHumanitarian and entrepreneur2022Ronald Shakur I.T consultant 2023Rickie MannieEmerged Mr Africa International 20232024Daniel OlatunjiRepresents Nigeria at Mr Africa International Awards and nominations +Award Year CategoryResultsRef.Eko Heritage Awards2023Best Male pageant brand of the year References Category:Nigerian awards Category:2010 establishments in Nigeria Category:Beauty pageants in Nigeria Category:Male beauty pageants

1998 Mid-Continent Conference baseball tournament

The 1998 Mid-Continent Conference Tournament took place from May 7 through 10. The top three regular season finishers of each of the league's two divisions met in the double-elimination tournament held at J. L. Johnson Stadium on the campus of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. New member won the tournament for the first time. Format and seeding The top three teams from each division advanced to the tournament. + East Division Team W L Pct. GB Seed 12 2 .857 — 1E 5 6 .455 5.5 2E 6 8 .429 6 3E 5 7 .417 6 — 5 10 .333 7.5 —+ West Division Team W L Pct. GB Seed 18 6 .750 — 1W 13 9 .591 4 2W 12 10 .545 5 3W 9 14 .391 8.5 — 5 19 .208 13 — Tournament Game-by-game results Game Winner Score Loser Comment 1 (1W) 5–3 (3E) 2 (2W) 12–3 (2E) 3 (3W) 12–11 (1E) 4 (3E) 3–0 (2E) Youngstown State eliminated 5 (1W) 12–5 (1E) C.W Post eliminated 6 (2W) 6–4 (3W) 7 (3W) 14–2 (3E) Central Connecticut eliminated 8 (1W) 7–4 (2W) 9 (2W) 9–3 (3W) Western Illinois eliminated 10 (1W) 12–10 (2W) Oral Roberts wins Mid-Con Championship All-Tournament Team Name School Derek Dixon Oral Roberts Bryan Gann Oral Roberts Mike Hill Oral Roberts Scott Martin Central Connecticut State Andrew Mosher Oral Roberts Ryan Poepard Valparaiso Anthony Rogers Western Illinois J.J Swiatkowski Valparaiso Eric Vandeventer Oral Roberts Paul Weeks Oral Roberts Tom Wigand C.W. Post Justin Wohlers Western Illinois Tournament Most Valuable Player Paul Weeks of Oral Roberts was named Tournament MVP. References Tournament Category:Summit League baseball tournament Mid-Continent Conference baseball tournament Mid-Continent Conference baseball tournament

Filip Turek (racer)

Filip Turek (born 15 October 1985) is a Czech politician, entrepreneur, influencer and former racing driver. He was elected as an MEP for the Přísaha and Motorists alliance in the 2024 European Parliament election. Biography Turek was born on born 15 October 1985 in Prague. He studied applied graphics at the Secondary Private Art School of Design. After graduation, he studied commercial and European law and later international and diplomatic studies at the University College Prague. Career Turek is a collector of classic cars, especially British brands Jaguar, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce and Bentley. Since 2006, he has been the chairman of the car club for car fans of the Jaguar brand, which he founded. In addition to cars, he is also into shooting, in his collection of weapons he has, for example, a Desert Eagle 50AE after , with whom he was friends after his release. In 2015, he self-published a publication Paraziti v nás (Parasites in Us), which was written by his mother Eleni Turková and focuses on alternative healing methods. During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of his companies, Zapper-Club s.r.o., in which he was the sole partner until August 2023 and one of the two executives until February 2022, engaged in offering dubious "anti-virus" home appliances to seniors and other unsuspecting people. The State Agricultural and Food Inspection also warned against this company. However, he himself denies his role in these activities. Since 2022, he has been commenting on politics, cooperating with the Internet television VOX TV, where he appears in the program Po žních k Turkovi, as well as on Xaver Live in the program Přisně tajné. He supports minimal state; questions liberal values, opposes the adoption of the euro, the EU agreement known as the Green Deal and banning the production of cars with internal combustion engines. In the 2024 European Parliament election he ran as a non-affiliated candidate for Přísaha as the leader of Přísaha and Motorists alliance. During the election campaign, several old photos of Turek were circulated online, including one where he wore a golden helmet with the symbol used by the former Greek far-right neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn, one where he appeared to give a Nazi salute from a car, and one with a candlestick with a swastika on a table. In discussion on CNN Prima News, Turek stated that he is a collector and also has a knife used by SS soldiers, and denied that he is a Nazi sympathizer. Czech police opened an investigation concerning his gestures. Turek was elected as an MEP with 152,196 preferential votes, the second-highest count for any candidate. References Category:1985 births Category:Living people Category:Businesspeople from Prague Category:Czech racing drivers Category:Czech businesspeople Category:Czech people of Greek descent Category:Czech politicians

2024–25 2. Liga (Slovakia)

The 2024–25 2. Liga was the 32nd season of the 2. Liga in Slovakia, since its establishment in 1993. Teams Team changes Promoted from2023–24 3. Liga Relegated from2023–24 Fortuna liga Promoted to2024–25 Fortuna liga Withdrew from league before 2024–25 season Relegated to2024–25 3. Liga MFK ZvolenRedfox FC Stará Ľubovňa Zlaté Moravce Komárno Myjava Dolný KubínSpišská Nová Ves Notes Stadiums and locations Team Location Stadium Capacity Liptovský Mikuláš Liptovský Mikuláš Stadium Liptovský Mikuláš 1,950 FC ŠTK 1914 Šamorín Šamorín Pomlé Stadium 1,950 MŠK Púchov Púchov Mestský štadión Púchov 6,614 FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce Zlaté Moravce ViOn Aréna 4,006 FC Petržalka Bratislava Štadión FC Petržalka 1,600 FK Slavoj Trebišov Trebišov Štadión Slavoj Trebišov 2,000 MŠK Žilina B Žilina Štadión pod Dubňom 11,258 Humenné Humenné Štadión Humenné 1,806 Považská Bystrica Považská Bystrica Štadión MŠK Považská Bystrica 2,500 1. FC Tatran Prešov Prešov Štadión ŠK FC Ličartovce 1,400 FK Pohronie Žiar nad Hronom Mestský štadión Žiar nad Hronom 2,309 MFK Zvolen Zvolen MFK Lokomotíva Zvolen Stadium 1,870 Slovan Bratislava U21 Bratislava Štadión Pasienky 11,401 Redfox FC Stará Ľubovňa Stará Ľubovňa Štadión Stará Ľubovňa 2,500 OFK Malženice Malženice OFK Dynamo Malženice Stadium 500 Personnel and kits Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Team Head coach Captain Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsorFK Slavoj Trebišov Ondrej Desiatnik Tomáš Ilinjo Adidas ArmstavMŠK Žilina B Vladimír Veselý Dominik Šnajder Nike PretoFC ViOn Zlate Moravce Roman Hudec Tomáš Ďubek FC Petržalka Michal Kuruc Filip Oršula Erreà PORTUM TowersFC ŠTK 1914 Šamorín Vladimir Vassiljev Lukáš Leginus Kappa SlovnaftMŠK Púchov Marián Zimen Matej Loduha Jako reinooFK Humenné Jozef Škrlík Erik Streňo Sportika TriadaMŠK Považská Bystrica Peter Jakuš Dušan Kucharčík HummelFC Tatran Prešov Marek Petruš Jozef Dolný Nike Niké FK Pohronie Norbert Gula Dominik Straňák Erreà REMESLO MFK Dolný Kubín Radomír Korytář Lukáš Lupták 3b ORAVing MFK Tatran Liptovský Mikuláš Ľubomír Reiter Tomáš Gerát Kappa VEREXSlovan Bratislava U21 Vladimír Gála Samuel Habodasz Adidas NikéMFK Zvolen Dušan Tóth Gabriel Snitka 3b SAD ZvolenRedfox FC Stará Ľubovňa Piotr Kapusta Filip Vojtek Saller digiucto.skOFK Malženice Pavol Bartoš Matej Rehák Jako Macho color League table |team1=VIO |team2=FCP |team3=PRE |team4=HUM |team5=PÚC |team6=PB |team7=MYJ |team8=LMI |team9=ŽIL |team10=POH |team11=ŠTK|team12=SLO |team13=TRE |team14=MAL |team15=DK |team16=SNV |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head away goals scored; 5) Play-off. |result1=P |result2= PPO |result15=REL |result16=REL |update=17 May 2024 |win_LMI=13 |draw_LMI=3 |loss_LMI=14 |gf_LMI=53|ga_LMI=48 |win_PRE=19 |draw_PRE=6 |loss_PRE=5 |gf_PRE=53|ga_PRE=21 |win_VIO=21 |draw_KFC=4 |loss_KFC=5 |gf_KFC=64|ga_KFC=28 |status_VIO = CP |win_POH=11 |draw_POH=6 |loss_POH=13 |gf_POH=44|ga_POH=50 |win_ŽIL=12 |draw_ŽIL=4 |loss_ŽIL=14 |gf_ŽIL=57|ga_ŽIL=62 |win_SLO=10 |draw_SLO=6 |loss_SLO=14 |gf_SLO=46|ga_SLO=55 |win_MYJ=12 |draw_MYJ=8 |loss_MYJ=10 |gf_MYJ=42|ga_MYJ=42 |win_ŠTK=10 |draw_ŠTK=8 |loss_ŠTK=12 |gf_ŠTK=49|ga_ŠTK=56 |win_PB=12 |draw_PB=11 |loss_PB= 7 |gf_PB= 48|ga_PB=38 |win_PÚC=14 |draw_PÚC=5 |loss_PÚC=11 |gf_PÚC=54|ga_PÚC=49 |win_TRE=10 |draw_TRE=5 |loss_TRE=15 |gf_TRE=34|ga_TRE=50 |win_FCP=19|draw_FCP=7 |loss_FCP=4 |gf_FCP=64|ga_FCP=29 |status_FCP = Q |win_HUM=14 |draw_HUM=8 |loss_HUM=8 |gf_HUM=43|ga_HUM=32 |win_DK=4 |draw_DK=8 |loss_DK=18|gf_DK=27|ga_DK=68 |status_DK = R |win_MAL=6 |draw_MAL=7 |loss_MAL=17 |gf_MAL=34|ga_MAL=51 |win_SNV=3 |draw_SNV=4 |loss_SNV=23|gf_SNV=22|ga_SNV=55 |status_SNV = R |name_DK =Dolný Kubín |name_MAL=Malženice |name_HUM=Humenné |name_KFC=Komárno |name_LMI=Liptovský Mikuláš |name_MYJ=Spartak Myjava |name_FCP=Petržalka |name_POH=Pohronie |name_PB =Považská Bystrica |name_PRE=Tatran Prešov |name_PÚC=Púchov |name_SNV=Spišská Nová Ves |name_SLO=Slovan Bratislava U21 |name_ŠTK=Šamorín |name_TRE=Slavoj Trebišov |name_ŽIL=Žilina B |res_col_header=PQR |col_P=green2 |text_P=Promotion to Fortuna liga |col_PPO=blue1 |text_PPO=Qualification to Promotion play-offs |col_REL=red1 |text_REL=Relegation to 3. Liga }}</onlyinclude> --> --> Results Season statistics Top goalscorers See also 2024–25 Slovak Cup 2024–25 Slovak First Football League List of Slovak football transfers summer 2024 List of Slovak football transfers winter 2024–25 List of foreign Slovak First League players References External links Category:2024–25 in Slovak football leagues 2024-25 Slovak

67th Sydney Film Festival

The 67th annual Sydney Film Festival was held from 10 to 21 June 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film screenings were held virtually for the first time. In contrast to the regular editions, the festival only held four programs: Australian documentaries, Europe: Voices of Women in Film, Screenability, and Australian Short Films. The festival was also held as a part of We Are One: A Global Film Festival, an international online film festival. Juries The following were named as the festival juries: Dendy Awards George Miller, Australian filmmaker Bryan Brown, Australian actor Sophie Hyde, Australian film producer Official selection Documentary Australia Foundation Award English title Original title Director(s)Descent Nays BaghaiA Hundred Years of Happiness Jakeb AnhvuThe Leadership Ili BaréMorgana Isabel Peppard, Josie HessOur Law Cornel OziesThe Plastic House Allison ChhornRosemary's Way Ros HorinThe Skin of Others Tom MurrayThe Weather Diaries Kathy DraytonWomen of Steel Robynne Murphy Europe: Voices of Women in Film English title Original title Director(s) Production countryCharter Amanda Kernell Sweden, Denmark, Norway Force of Habit Tottumiskysymys Alli Haapasalo, Anna Paavilainen, Reetta Aalto, Jenni Toivoniemi, Kirsikka Saari, Elli Toivoniemi, Miia Tervo FinlandKids Run Barbara Ott Germany Lessons of Love Lekcja miłości Malgorzata Goliszewska, Katarzyna Mateja Poland My Little Sister Schwesterlein Stéphanie Chuat, Véronique Reymond Switzerland A Perfectly Normal Family En helt almindelig familie Malou Reymann DenmarkSea Fever Neasa Hardiman Ireland, Sweden, Belgium, United Kingdom They Call Me Babu Ze noemen me Baboe Sandra Beerends Netherlands A Year Full of Drama Aasta täis draamat Marta Pulk EstoniaZana Antoneta Kastrati Kosovo, Albania Awards The following awards were presented at the festival: Documentary Australia Film Foundation Award for Best Australian Documentary Descent by Nays Baghai Dendy Live Action Short Award Idol by Alex Lu Rouben Mamoulian Award for Best Director in the Dendy Awards Eliza Scanlen for Mukbang Yoram Gross Animation Award GNT by Sara Hirner and Rosemary Vasquez-Brown References External links 67th Sydney Film Festival program book Category:Sydney Film Festival Category:2020 film festivals Category:2020 in Australian cinema Category:2020s in Sydney

Frederik Rieper

Frederik Thykær Rieper (born 19 June 1999) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Danish Superliga club Silkeborg IF. Career Club career Born and raised in Aarhus, Rieper started his football journey in ASA Fodbold. At the age of 13, Rieper switched to AGF's academy, which he was a part of until he went to continuation school and then spent some time at Vejle Boldklub.FREDERIK RIEPER BINDER SIG TIL AARHUS FREMAD, aarhus-fremad.dk, 22 June 2021 After Vejle, IF Lyseng became the new destination, where Rieper played for a number of years with only one break, when he crossed the Atlantic in the summer of 2019 and became part of Hofstra Pride, which is the football team affiliated with Hofstra University on Long Island in New York.Frederik Rieper - Men's Soccer, gohofstra.com Unfortunately, the adventure was cut short when corona sent Rieper home. On June 22, 2021, the Danish 2nd Division club Aarhus Fremad confirmed that they had signed Rieper on a two-year contract. In January 2023, after 47 games and 3 goals, Rieper signed a new contract with the Aarhus club until the end of 2024.RIEPER TIL 2024 – ”DET VAR EN NO-BRAINER”, aarhus-fremad.dk, 23 January 2023 In early January 2024, it emerged that Rieper was on a trial stay at Danish Superliga club Silkeborg IF.Marc Riepers søn træner med hos Silkeborg, bold.dk, 9 January 2024 A week later, the club confirmed that Rieper had signed a contract until the end of the season.Silkeborg IF køber centerforsvareren Frederik Rieper i Aarhus Fremad, silkeborgif.com, 16 January 2024 On February 18, 2024, Rieper made his official debut in professional football when he was in the starting lineup in a Danish Superliga match against F.C. Copenhagen, which Rieper and co. lost 0–3.SILKEBORG VS. FC COPENHAGEN 0 - 3, soccerway.com, 18 February 2024 On May 28, 2024, it was confirmed that Rieper would leave the club at the end of the season after his short stay in Silkeborg, and from the coming season he would represent Danish 1st Division club FC Fredericia, where he had signed a deal until June 2027.FC Fredericia har skrevet kontrakt med Frederik Rieper, fcfredericia.dk, 28 May 2024 Personal life Frederik Rieper is the son of former Danish national team- and West Ham United player, Marc Rieper.Rieper drømmer om 1. division med Aarhus F., bold.dk, 28 April 2022 Frederik's uncle, Mads Rieper, is also a former football player who played several years in the Danish clubs AGF and AC Horsens.Mads Rieper, agflegenderne.dk References External links Category:1999 births Category:Living people Category:Danish men's footballers Category:Danish expatriate men's footballers Category:Sportspeople from Aarhus Category:Men's association football defenders Category:ASA Fodbold players Category:Aarhus Gymnastikforening players Category:Vejle Boldklub players Category:IF Lyseng Fodbold players Category:Aarhus Fremad players Category:Silkeborg IF players Category:FC Fredericia players Category:Danish Superliga players Category:Danish 2nd Division players Category:Danish expatriate sportspeople in the United States Category:Expatriate soccer players in the United States

Stefani Goerlich

Stefani Elizabeth Goerlich (born 1979) is an American author, sexologist, researcher, and relationship counselor.Hour Detroit - Seeking SupportThe Jewish News - Jewish Therapist Focuses on Helping Religious Couples She is an author of books based on academic self-help, sexual, and relational health themes. As a licensed clinical social worker with advanced specialization in forensic social work and an AASECT certified sex therapist.American Board of Sexology - Stefani Goerlich Goerlich is the founder of Bound Together Counseling and an ABS board-certified Diplomate of Sexology.Beautiful Machine Magazine - Sex Therapist Stefani Goerlich She specializes in gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity, with an emphasis on BDSM, kink, ethical non-monogamy, and kink-affirming therapy.Google Scholar - Stefani Goerlich She is licensed to see clients in Michigan, Ohio, Arizona, and Florida.Stateline - Mental Health Crisis and Social Workers Education Goerlich obtained a bachelor's degree in Human Service from Baker College in 2012, a master's degree in Social Work with a concentration in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from Wayne State University in 2015, and a post-graduate certificate in Sex Therapy from the University of Michigan's Sex Health Certificate Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan.American Board of Sexology - Stefani Goerlich Awards Coalition of Visionary Resources Award for Faith and Magick in the Armed Forces, 2009Llewellyn Blog - Coalition of Visionary Resources Awards American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) Book Award, 2020AASECT - Book Award Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR) Professional Book Award, 2022SSTAR - Awards The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) Media Award, 2022SASH - Awards American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) Sexuality Book Award (General Focus), 2024AASECT Annual Conference - Award RecipientsAASECT News - 2024 Awards Publications Books Stefani Barner. Faith and Magick in the Armed Forces: A Handbook for Pagans in the Military. Llewellyn, 2008.Amazon - Faith and Magick in the Armed Forces Stefani Goerlich. The Leather Couch: Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients. Routledge, 2020.Routledge - The Leather Couch Stefani Goerlich. Kink-Affirming Practice: Culturally Competent Therapy from the Leather Chair. Routledge, 2022.Routledge - Kink-Affirming Practice Stefani Goerlich. With Sprinkles on Top: Everything Vanilla People and Their Kinky Partners Need to Know to Communicate, Explore, and Connect. Sounds True, 2023.Sounds True - With Sprinkles on Top Stefani Goerlich and Elyssa Helfer. BDSM & Kink: The Basics. Routledge, 2024.Routledge - BDSM & Kink: The Basics Articles Goerlich, S. (2023). "Cradle and all: outcome differences between kink-affirming and kink-uninformed therapies for a complex client with paraphilia". Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 1-24.Google Scholar - Cradle and All Goerlich, S. (2024). "A roomful of leopards: differentiating intimate partner violence from consensual kink". Couple and Family Psychoanalysis, Vol. 14, No. 1, 59–78.Google Scholar - A Roomful of Leopards References Category:1979 births Category:Living people Category:American psychotherapists Category:American relationships and sexuality writers Category:BDSM writers Category:American sex educators Category:American women non-fiction writers

Sihina Sameekarana

Sihina Sameekarana (Dream Equations) () a 2024 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Sasika Herath and co-produced by Professor Charith Jayathilaka and Dammika Geekianage for YS Production. It stars Sajitha Anthony and Kasuni Kavindi in lead roles along with Ashan Dias, Maureen Charuni and Randika Gunathilake in supportive roles. Plot Cast Sajitha Anthony as Nisal Bandara Kasuni Kavindi as Ridmi Ashan Dias as Janaka Sir Maureen Charuni as Ridmi's mother Randika Gunathilake as Ashen Wasantha Vittachi as Principal Poojana Dandeniya as Asanka Rebecca Dilrukshi as Dilki Nayana Hettiarachi as Nisal's mother Production This is the maiden cinema direction by Sasika Herath, who previously worked as an assistant film director for long period of time. In 2019, Herath met Professor Charith Jayathilake and discussed about an educational film. Along with that intention, Herath asked Dharshana Vidya Aravinda to write the screenplay. Chandana Jayasinghe is the cinematographer, Ajith Ramanayake is the editor and Chinthaka Jayakodi is the music director. Indika Dharmathilaka contributed as the assistant director whereas Sasika Ruwan Marasinghe is the sound designer and both art direction and costume designed by Piyatissa Akuramboda. Priyantha Vanninayake is the makeup artist and Ananda Bandara made color combination. Production Mixing with Duminda Perera and Harendra Perera. Upul Shantha Sannasgala is the lyricist, where Harshana Dissanayake, Nelka Thilini and Sujeewa Jagoda made background vocals. Shooting of the film commenced in February 2020 and continued for about 25 days, but delayed due to COVID-19 outbreak in the island. Filming was done in the Welikanda area of Polonnaruwa, in Colombo and Pallekele. However production completed in 2022. In 2023, Chandana Jayasinghe won the award for the Best Cinematographer for the film at the Bayelsa International Film Festival in Nigeria. The media screening of the film was held at Kollupitiya Liberty Cinema on 10 May 2024 and the premiere of the film was held on 17 May 2024 at Kollupitiya Liberty Cinema. References External links Category:2020s Sinhala-language films Category:2024 films Category:2024 drama films Category:Sri Lankan drama films

Star Caywood

Star Berton Caywood (October6, 1915July19, 1968) was a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives. He served two complete two-year terms and part of a third term in the State House, serving from 1963 until his death in 1968. Early life and career Caywood was born in Salida, Colorado in 1915. He attended the University of Denver but did not graduate. During World War II, he enlisted in the United States Army on October 26, 1943, and joined the 185th Replacement Company. He was stationed in the South Pacific, eventually became a staff sergeant, and was discharged on January 13, 1946. Following the war, he moved to Walsenburg, Colorado, U.S. and worked as an abstractor, an insurance agent, and a real estate broker. In 1950, he was elected to the Walsenburg City Council.Application for headstone or marker form for Star Berton Caywood (DD form 1330) dated September 19, 1968, on the Ancestry.com website accessed using The Wikipedia Library Elections Caywood was first elected as a state representative in 1962 and was sworn in in January 1963. At the time, state representative districts were by county; he represented Huerfano County. He was re-elected in 1964, when the state established numbered districts for state representatives — districts not based on county boundaries. Caywood represented District 63 from 1965 to 1967. In 1966, he was elected to represent District 24 and began his final term in January 1967. Personal life Caywood married Virla Ruth Smallwood in 1940. They had no children together, but she had a son from a previous relationship. Death Caywood died in a boating accident on July 19, 1968. The accident occurred on Lake Martin in what is now Lathrop State Park, west of Walsenburg. Fishing with his wife and a friend in a small boat, Caywood drowned after the boat overturned in heavy winds. He tried swimming to shore but then turned around and began heading back to the boat when he went under. Pueblo Police Department divers found his body the next morning. State House succession Following Caywood's death, a Democratic Party vacancy committee selected his wife, Virla Caywood, to fill out the remainder of his term. The committee chose Alamosa resident George W. Woodard to replace Caywood as a candidate in the fall 1968 statehouse elections. References External links Caywood's campaign history from the Colorado Secretary of State Legislative Branch page about Caywood Category:Democratic Party members of the Colorado House of Representatives Category:20th-century American politicians Category:People from Walsenburg, Colorado Category:Boating accident deaths Category:Deaths by drowning in the United States Category:Colorado city council members Category:1915 births Category:1968 deaths

1909 Anegawa earthquake

The 1909 Anegawa earthquake affected Shiga and Gifu prefectures in Japan on August 14. The epicenter of the 6.9 earthquake was located in Gifu Prefecture and its focal depth was estimated at . There were at least 41 fatalities and over 1,000 homes destroyed. A high tsunami was also recorded in Lake Biwa. Earthquake The earthquake may have occurred on the Tsurugawan-Isewan Tectonic Line, a major fault trending generally northwest–southeast in central Japan. The fault zone comprises five active fault segments that trend northwest–southeast and west-northwest–east-southeast. Its northern strand, the Kaburagi Fault, runs along the edge of Tsuruga Bay and joins the Yanagase Fault to its south. A bend towards the east–southeast separates the fault from the Sekigahara Fault. The earthquake likely ruptured the central portion of the Sekigahara Fault. A possible precursor event sequence may have began ten years before the mainshock as "notable earthquakes" occurred along an area between Tsuruga Bay and Ise Bay. The damage area from the earthquake was considered smaller than expected for its magnitude. The fault zone also contains two additional segments; the Yoro and Isewan faults; the latter is considered a branch of the Japan Median Tectonic Line. The Sekigahara Fault produces reverse and left-lateral strike-slip movement. Impact Forty-one people died and at least 784 were injured. In addition to 1,100 destroyed houses, many temples were razed. An additional 1,000 homes were also damaged. The slope of Mount Ibuki collapsed which was accompanied by a "thunderous roar." Fifty homes on Lake Biwa were totally razed and 20 others were destroyed. A toppling cliffside at a Gifu marble quarry left one dead and five wounded. Thirty people died in Higashiazai District; the worst affected district. Fifteen worship monuments and places were also totally ruined. At least 431 homes and 636 buildings completely collapsed. The maximum JMA seismic intensity (Shindo) was 6 in present-day Nagahama. Shindo 4–5 was also observed throughout Shiga Prefecture. See also List of earthquakes in 1909 List of earthquakes in Japan References Category:1909 earthquakes Category:1909 in Japan Category:August 1909 events Category:History of Shiga Prefecture Category:History of Gifu Prefecture

Guilin Logistics Support Center

The Guilin Joint Logistics Support Center (桂林联勤保障中心) located in Guilin, Guangxi Autonomous Region is the local organ of the Joint Logistics Support Force at the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army. History The PLA's 20th Logistics Subunit was established in 1961 at Nanning. In November 1962 it was relocated to Jiashan, Guilin. When the HQ was moved back to Nanning in 1965, the logistic unit remained in Jiashan. In 1975, the unit was given the MUCD of unit 54041. As part of the 2015 military reforms the Joint Logistics Support Force was established in January 2016. Its principal organ was the Wuhan Joint Logistics Support Base. On 13 September 2016, the five main Joint Logistics Centers at Wuxi, Guilin, Xining, Shenyang and Zhengzhou were established as the subordinate units of the Wuhan JLSB., using the existing logistic units of the Theater Commands. Organization Staff Office (参谋部) Combat Logistics Training Office (战勤训练处) Directly Subordinate Units Office (直属工作处) Political Work Department (政治工作部) Information Office (宣传处) Military and Civilian Staff Office (兵员和文职人员处) Supply Office (供应处) Transport and Distribution Office (运输投送处) Field Medicine Office (卫勤处) Warehouse Management Office (仓储管理处) Military Installation Construction Office (军事设施建设处) Science, Engineering and Informatization Office (科技和信息化处) Military Representative Offices (军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at Nanning Railway Bureau (南宁铁路局) Guangzhou Navigation Services Military Representative Office (广州航务军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at the Guangdong Navigation Management Bureau (广东省航务军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at the Guangxi Navigation Management Bureau (广西航务军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (广州白云机场) Military Representative Office at the Guangxi Coastal Navigation Center (广西沿海军事代表办事处) Directly subordinate units PLA Southern Theater General Hospital (中国人民解放军南部战区总医院), Guangzhou JLSF 920th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九二〇医院), Kunming JLSF 921st Hospital (联勤保障部队第九二一医院), Changsha JLSF 922nd Hospital (联勤保障部队第九二二医院), Hengyang JLSF 923rd Hospital (联勤保障部队第九二三医院), Nanning JLSF 924th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九二四医院), Guilin JLSF 925th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九二五医院), Guiyang JLSF 926th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九二六医院), Kaiyuan JLSF 927th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九二七医院), Pu'er JLSF 928th Hospital (联勤保障部队第九二八医院), Haikou JLSF Guilin Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (桂林康复疗养中心) JLSF Sanya Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (三亚康复疗养中心) PLA Southern Theater Disease Control and Prevention Command Center (中国人民解放军南部战区疾病预防控制中心) Battlefield Pipeline Group (某野战输油管线大队) Leadership Guilin JLSC Commander PLAGF Sr Col Shu Yuehua (舒跃华)（2016年9月— Guilin JLSC Political Commissar PLAGF Sr Col Luo Ping (罗平)（2016年9月—） References Category:People's Liberation Army branches Category:Military units and formations established in 2016 Category:2016 establishments in China

Susan Weddington

Susan Baker Weddington (April 6, 1951 to September 1, 2020) was a Businesswoman who from 1997 to 2003 served as party chair of Texas Republican Party during the administrations of Governors George W. Bush and Rick Perry She was the first female chair of either major party in Texas. Background Born in Detroit, Michigan, Weddington moved to San Antonio before she was eighteen months of age. She is one of two children of the late Louis C. Baker and the former Elaine Baird. She has a brother, David Baker. Weddington graduated in 1969 from Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio. and after that from Trinity University in San Antonio, from which she received a bachelor's degree in communications and was for a time an instructor of photojournalism.Robbins, Mary Alice. "Texas Republicans elect state's first female party chief," The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, August 2, 1997. Political life The firm Kinetic Concepts formerly employed Weddington. A Christian conservative activist, Weddington became interested in politics as the mother of a teenaged son visiting the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Her particular interests at the time were education and product liability laws."Texas GOP chair has star role," The Laredo Morning Times, March 19, 2015. In 1990, Weddington placed a black wreath that read "Death to the Family" at the door of the campaign headquarters in Austin for the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, Ann Richards, the state treasurer. At the state Republican convention that year, she participated in a prayer rally and called upon the Almighty to "watch over the caucus rooms and the convention hall." In 1997, Weddington was unanimously elected state chairwoman by the Republican state executive committee to succeed conservative Tom Pauken of Dallas, who resigned after three years in the position to run for state attorney general. She was Pauken's choice as his successor. For part of her tenure, the vice chairman was the conservative author and activist David Barton. Weddington held support from both the religious conservative wing of her party and the fiscal conservatives. Chuck Anderson, then the executive director of the Christian Coalition, described Weddington as "very, very well respected by members of the party from all ideological stripes." In 2000, Republicans held 1,600 of the approximately 4,000 elected offices in Texas but all statewide offices. Weddington said that she was determined to bring the party to long-term majority status, with particular emphasis on the state legislature. In 2002, Weddington broke with tradition as state chair when she became involved in a heated Republican primary for the District 25 state Senate seat in San Antonio in which Republican Jeff Wentworth ran successfully for re-nomination. One of her predecessors as chairman, Fred Meyer of Dallas, had pointedly refused to become involved in such primary races but stood with the general election nominees regardless of policy positions.Gromer Jeffers, Jr., "Fred Meyer, who built the Dallas and Texas GOP into a dominant force, dies at age 84," The Dallas Morning News, September 24, 2012. When she stepped down as state chairwoman in 2003, her party had gained a firm footing in major political offices in Texas. Weddington for six years then headed the OneStar Foundation, a non-profit organization formed by Governor Rick Perry to connect such organizations with resources and expertise to accomplish their missions and to promote volunteerism."Susan Weddington President/CEO OneStar Foundation, faithworksconference.com, March 19, 2015. She was succeeded as chairman by another woman, Tina Benkiser, a lawyer from Houston. Personal life Weddington retired in 2009, and Perry named Elizabeth Seale her successor at the OneStar Foundation."San Antonio Exec Named President of OneStar Foundation," Fund Raising Success Magazine, February 12, 2009. In the 2010 Republican gubernatorial primary, Weddington came out of retirement to endorse Rick Perry, who defeated two female challengers, including U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison."Former Texas GOP Chair Susan Weddington Endorses Gov. Perry for Re-election," Texans for Rick Perry, Rickperry.org, October 15, 2009. Weddington retired to Gillespie County near Fredericksburg in the Texas Hill Country with her second husband, George Robert "Bob" Weddington, whom she married in San Antonio on April 1, 1983. References Category:1951 births Category:Businesspeople from Texas Category:Christians from Texas Category:Texas Republican state chairmen Category:Texas Republicans Category:Women in Texas politics

Makon Soft

Makon Soft (also known as Yong Yong) was a Chinese company that originally produced bootleg video games for the Game Boy/Game Boy Color. They also made several Android games in the late 2000s/early 2010s. Their Game Boy productions are known for being of a notably poor quality, even when compared to other bootleg video games. Yong Yong closed down in 2011. History Game Boy/GBC It is unknown exactly where or when Makon Soft was founded, but the year they were founded is 1997. They were infamous for making unauthorized ports of popular 16/32-bit games to the Game Boy/GBC. An example is Sonic 3D Blast 5, a port of Sonic 3D Blast for the Sega Saturn, and Super Mario Special 3, a port of Super Mario Bros. 3 for the NES. Makon Soft later released several ROM hacks of their earlier games, such as Pokémon Diamond, a hack of Super Mario Special 3 replacing Mario with Pikachu and the coins with Poké Balls. They also created colorized hacks, such as Super Donkey Kong 5, a hack of Super Donkey Kong 3, a bootleg port of the SNES game which replaced the menu art with that from Diddy Kong Racing. Their colorized games originally consisted of a very limited color palette, but this was improved later on. Interestingly, their Game Boy games contained strong encryption techniques, which made dumping the ROMs difficult. Android Makon also developed several games for Android. An example is Rolling Ball (a puzzle game where you roll differently colored balls into holes of their respective colors while avoiding enemies, inspired by Rockball by Sachen.) Notoriety Because their ports were riddled with issues, Makon Soft gained a degree of notoriety. Examples of these issues are platforming glitches, poor controls, and poorly composed music. For example, a glitch in Super Mario Special 3 renders level 4 unbeatable. The glitch involves the ending item not appearing. Many of their other games have similar problems. Their engine seems to be based on that of Sonic 3D Blast 5, which lacks velocity and causes the player to slow down when jumping. Games Game Boy +Game TitleNotesRelease YearSonic 3D Blast 5An unauthorized port of Sonic 3D Blast for the Sega Saturn. Contrary to its name, it is not 3D, and has gameplay reminiscent of Sonic Jam for the Tiger Electronics Game.com.1997Super Donkey Kong 3A bootleg port of Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! for the Super Nintendo.1997Super Mario Special 3A port of Super Mario Bros. 3 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Android +Game TitleNotesRelease YearRolling BallA puzzle game around moving differently colored balls into sections of a map that are the respective colors while avoiding enemies.2010 See also Sachen References Category:Mobile game companies Category:Video game development companies

Williams v. Taylor (Terry Williams)

Williams v. Taylor, , was a United States Supreme Court case decided on April 18, 2000. It concerned a federal habeas corpus petition brought by convicted murderer Terry Williams, who alleged that he had received ineffective assistance of counsel in violation of the Supreme Court's prior decision in Strickland v. Washington. The Supreme Court's decision in this case was split across two majority opinions, one authored by John Paul Stevens and joined by five other justices, and the other authored by Sandra Day O'Connor and joined by four other justices. Background Terry Williams was convicted of robbery and capital murder by a jury in September 1986, and after his subsequent sentencing hearing, the trial judge sentenced Williams to death. The Virginia Supreme Court affirmed his conviction and sentence in a 1987 decision. In 1988, Williams filed a collateral attack on his sentence in Danville Circuit Court. The same judge who oversaw Williams' trial and sentencing hearing held evidentiary hearings for two days. The judge subsequently concluded that Williams' conviction was valid, but that he had received ineffective assistance of counsel during sentencing because his lawyers had failed to adequately investigate and present mitigating evidence. The judge therefore recommended that Williams receive a new sentencing hearing, but the Virginia Supreme Court declined this recommendation, arguing that even if Williams had received ineffective assistance of counsel, he had not suffered sufficient prejudice to warrant relief. Williams then filed a habeas petition in federal court, and the federal judge concluded that Williams' death sentence was constitutionally invalid due to the ineffective assistance of counsel identified by his original trial judge. This federal judge also concluded that the Virginia Supreme Court's prior denial of state habeas relief to Williams "was contrary to, or involved an unreasonable application of, clearly established Federal law", and thus grounds for federal habeas relief under 28 U.S.C. §2254(d)(1), a provision of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA). On appeal, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reversed this ruling, holding that §2254(d)(1) bars federal habeas courts from granting relief to state prisoners unless the state court that previously adjudicated their claim "decided the question by interpreting or applying the relevant precedent in a manner that reasonable jurists would all agree is unreasonable". Supreme Court The Supreme Court faced two questions in this case: whether Williams had indeed received ineffective assistance of counsel, thereby violating his constitutional rights under the Sixth Amendment, and whether the Virginia Supreme Court's decision to uphold his sentence "was contrary to, or involved an unreasonable application of, clearly established Federal law, as determined by the Supreme Court of the United States", one of the two circumstances in which AEDPA permits federal habeas courts to grant relief to state prisoners. Ultimately, it answered both questions in the affirmative. References External links Category:Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act case law Category:2000 in United States case law Category:United States Supreme Court cases of the Rehnquist Court

2024 Esports World Cup – Featuring Fortnite

Fortnite is scheduled to have a tournament at the 2024 Esports World Cup, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between August 8 and 11, 2024. Sixteen teams will take part in this tournament, six having qualified from a LAN tournament at DreamHack Dallas and ten qualifying from online qualifiers. Due to the tournament not being sponsored or sanctioned by Epic Games, the game's developer, the tournament is known as Esports World Cup: Featuring Fortnite. This tournament will utilize ESL Featuring Fortnite, a separate game made using Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) which operates like a team shooter in a manner similar to Call of Duty or Halo as opposed to Fortnite Battle Royale, which is used for the game's official esports circuit, the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS). Background Fortnite was officially announced as one of the games at the 2024 Esports World Cup on March 11, 2024. Epic Games, the game's developer, opted not to associate itself with the game's tournament, as they sanction the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS), which is officially run by Blast ApS. As such, the tournament was to be known as Esports World Cup: Featuring Fortnite. On April 11, 2024, ESL, which supervises the Esports World Cup tournament series and by extension the Esports World Cup: Featuring Fortnite tournament, announced ESL Featuring Fortnite, a separate game developed by 404 Creative using Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), an editor used to make custom games using the Fortnite engine. ESL Featuring Fortnite operates as a 4-on-4 team shooter, not unlike Call of Duty or Halo, and features familiar team shooter modes like Capture the Flag and Hardpoint. This contrasts to the FNCS, which is played on the Fortnite Battle Royale video game and utilizes two-player teams, known as Duos, who are often are paired from different organizations. On the same day, ESL announced that esports organizations Dignitas, Team Heretics, Karmine Corp and ZETA DIVISION had committed to fielding teams to compete in ESL Featuring Fortnite tournaments, which would also include qualifiers for Esports World Cup: Featuring Fortnite and the tournament itself, with a then-unnamed Brazilian organization later revealed to be LOUD. Additional teams that would participate in ESL Featuring Fortnite tournaments were announced in May 2024. Fortnite was one of the games at the Gamers8 festival, which was the predecessor to the Esports World Cup, for both 2022 and 2023. The Gamers8 tournaments for both years used Fortnite Battle Royale Duos like the FNCS, albeit with 88-player (or 44-Duo) fields. Format The format for this tournament is yet to be known. It is, however, likely that the tournament will use a combination of a GSL-style group stage and a double elimination bracket like what was seen during the qualifying tournament at DreamHack Dallas. The top 8 teams at the tournament will gain Esports World Cup Club Championship points. Each organization will be able to qualify for the Club Championship itself if they place in the top 8 in another EWC event, with the winning team's organization able to win the Club Championship as well if they also place in the top 8 of another event. Qualified teams Sixteen teams will qualify for the Esports World Cup: Featuring Fortnite tournament: 6 teams qualified via an offline LAN tournament held at DreamHack Dallas in the United States, while 10 additional teams will qualify via online qualifiers held on the FACEIT platform. DreamHack Dallas qualifiers Agent Gaming Berlin International Gaming (BIG) Fnatic Heroic Karmine Corp Team Falcons Online qualifiers Europe TBD TBD North America TBD TBD Latin America TBD TBD Middle East and Africa TBD TBD Asia-Pacific TBD Oceania TBD Notes References External links Esports World Cup official website ESL Featuring Fortnite official website Category:2024 in esports Category:August 2024 sports events in Saudi Arabia Category:Fortnite competitions

Ciudad Pedro de Alvarado

Ciudad Pedro de Alvarado is a town in the municipality of Moyuta, of the department of Jutiapa, Guatemala. It is across the Paz River from the town of , El Salvador, which forms a part of the El Salvador–Guatemala border. Ciudad Pedro de Alvarado is on the CA-2 Highway, which stretches across the south of the country, and connects it to its closest major town, Chiquimulilla, 26 km away. It is 21 km away from the municipal capital of Moyuta, and 51 km from Jutiapa, the capital of its department. Ciudad Pedro de Alvarado is 97 km from the national capital, Guatemala City, and 15 km from the Pacific Ocean. The town is named after Pedro de Alvarado. Transport The busiest crossing by number of passengers from Guatemala to El Salvador is the CA-1, which is a part of the Pan-American Highway. However, the CA-2 which Ciudad Pedro de Alvarado is on carries the highest net weight of land transport of goods, amounting to 30% of the bilateral transport between the two countries. The narrow Puente La Hachadura carrying CA-2 across the Paz River is reported to be too narrow, and suffers from flooding under heavy rain. As a result, It was announced by the El Salvadoran Minister of Public Works and Transport in late 2020 that a new bridge, the Puente Manuel José Arce, is to be built. The bridge is to be 160 m long, with 4 lanes and an access road of 1.4 km. US$30 million (230 million Guatemalan quetzal) was invested in the project. Construction began in November 2021. In February 2024, in response to the high rate of road accidents in the area, an initiative was launched to educate the population on road safety. Demographics In 2018, the population of Ciudad Pedro de Alvarado was 2795. As is the trend for the vicinity, a majority, 94% of inhabitants were Ladino people, and 4% were Xinca. Climate Ciudad Pedro de Alvarado has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen: Aw). References Category:Populated places in the Jutiapa Department Category:Populated places in Guatemala

Chloe Craig

Chloe Norma Craig (born 4 September 1993) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender for Celtic in the Scottish Women's Premier League; she has spent her entire career at the club. Club career Craig joined Celtic as a youth player in 2008 when the club was formed, and was one of the first players to step up to the senior squad a year later.Chloe Craig, Celtic FC She was a regular in defence over the next decade as the club occasionally challenged for honours without great success, and was among those to be offered a professional contract as Celtic increased their investment in women's football, as did rivals Rangers.Ex-postwoman Chloe Craig delighted Celtic have delivered pro dream, Alison McConnell, Glasgow Times, 18 January 2020 Following the enforced hiatus of the Covid-19 pandemic, Celtic won one Scottish Women's Premier League title, two Scottish Women's Cups and one SWPL Cup between 2021 and 2024, with Rangers claiming most of the other trophies on offer to usurp the traditionally dominant Glasgow City. As one of the most experienced players along with Kelly Clark and Natalie Ross, Craig had a major role in her club's progression, also passing personal milestones of 200 appearances (May 2021)Watch Defender Chloe Craig Celebrate her 200th Appearance with her 65th Goal for Celtic, The Celtic Star, 18 May 2021 and 100 goals (February 2024, with two penalties against Rangers – regular conversions from the spot contributing to a high scoring tally for a defensive player).She’s one of our own – Celebrating Chloe Craig, scorer of 100 goals for Celtic, The Celtic Star, 4 February 2024 She was named in the first SWPL PFA Scotland Team of the Year for the 2021–22 season,Colette Cavanagh: Hibs midfielder named in inaugural PFA Scotland Women's Team of the Year, Patrick McPartlin, Edinburgh Evening News, 27 April 2022 and signed a new contract with Celtic shortly afterwards;Celtic FC Women secure key contract extensions, Celtic FC, 1 June 2022 in October 2023, she agreed an extension running til 2026.Chloe Craig continues her Celtic journey as she signs new three-year deal, Celtic FC via OneFootball, 24 July 2023 International career Craig was selected regularly for Scotland up to the under-19sChloe Craig, Scottish Football Association but has never been capped at full international level. Personal life Raised in Clydebank,Celtic player joins McGinn brothers to open Dalmuir pitch, Clydebank Post, 7 June 2023 Craig was a postal worker prior to becoming a full-time footballer, often attending evening training sessions having already climbed several hundred flights of stairs that day on her delivery round among the tenements of Glasgow's South Side. Her father is Albert Craig,Celtic ladies footballer fractures finger while grabbing signed Rod Stewart ball during concert at The Hydro, David Taylor, ''Daily Record, 15 October 2013 a former professional footballer (Dumbarton, Dundee, Partick Thistle) who also worked in the postal service. In 2013, Craig received media attention after breaking a finger while catching a signed football kicked into the crowd by Rod Stewart – a Celtic supporter – during one of his concerts in Glasgow. Honours Celtic Scottish Women's Premier League: 2023–24SWPL finale: Celtic snatch title with 90th-minute winner, BBC Sport, 19 May 2024 Scottish Women's Cup: 2021–22,Depleted Celtic beat Glasgow City 3-2 to win Women's Scottish Cup, Andrew Southwick, BBC Sport, 29 May 2022 2022–23Celtic lift Women's Scottish Cup in historic Hampden Final, Scottish Football Association, 28 May 2023 Scottish Women's Premier League Cup: 2021–22; runner-up 2018SWPL: Hibernian thrash Celtic 9-0 to win third Women's Premier League Cup in a row, BBC Sport, 20 May 2018 References Category:Living people Category:1993 births Category:Scottish women's footballers Category:Footballers from Clydebank Category:Celtic F.C. Women players Category:Scotland women's youth international footballers Category:Scottish Women's Premier League players Category:Women's association football defenders

Sonnyjim

Sonnyjim is a rapper and hip-hop producer from Birmingham, England. He first began making music in 2005, steadily building an underground following, before reaching a significant buzz with his 2016 album Mud in My Malbec. His 2022 album White Girl Wasted with producer The Purist, featuring prominent U.S. artists MF Doom, Jay Electronica and DJ Premier, saw Sonnyjim gain more widespread attention. Style and Works Reviewers have noted Sonnyjim's laid back and nonchalant vocal delivery, with intricate lyrics covering topics of drugs, cooking and luxurious debauchery. His early influences include UK hip-hop artists like Skinnyman and U.S. east coast hip hop like Jay-Z, Nas and Roc Marciano. Throughout his career he has rapped with various noted U.S. hip hop artists, including MF DOOM, Jay Electronica, DJ Premier, Madlib, Roc Marciano and Buckwild. Labels he has been involved with include Daupe! and Blah Records as well as collaborations with artists on Griselda Records like Conway the Machine and Westside Gunn. Career Sonnyjim is from Birmingham, England, and is of Indian heritage. He started rapping in the mid-2000s UK hip-hop scene, appearing on mixtapes alongside British artists like Stig of the Dump and Jehst. Over the years he slowly built up an underground following, with releases like 2013's Psychonaut and the Purple Patch series, as well as founding his own label EatGood Records. His 2016 Mud in My Malbec garnered considerable underground attention, including features with New York rappers Westside Gunn and Heems. That sparked a run of collaborations with American rappers, from then until present. In 2018, Sonnyjim linked up with long-term aqquaintance The Purist after returning from Croatia's Outlook Festival. Their sessions resulted in the track Barz Simpson, which would eventually grow into the joint project White Girl Wasted. The song title was inspired by the cartoon character Bart Simpson, the rapper David Bars and the saxophonist Gary Bartz. After recording Barz Simpson, the duo decided to contact MF DOOM for a guest verse on a whim, as they thought the track sounded like his style. Doom liked the track and recorded a verse, but soon got back to Sonnyjim and asked to license the track for an Adult Swim compilation. He and The Purist declined, but kept the track to themselves in order to expand their collaboration into a full album release. When the album dropped in 2022 the list of features including the posthumous verse from MF DOOM, alongside The Purist's eclectic sample-based productions and Sonny's laconic punchlines, saw the release gain wider attention. That included positive coverage from prominent music publications like Pitchfork, Rolling Stone and The Fader. In 2023, Sonnyjim made an appearance for a freestyle session on New York radio's Hot 97 show Real Late with Peter Rosenberg. Discography Albums Ortolan and Armagnac with Lee Scott (2023, Blah Records) White Girl Wasted with The Purist (2022, Daupe!) No Vi$ible Means of Income 2 with Giallo Point (2021) Between the Lines with Da$h (2021) Coke le Roc with Buckwild (2021) A Joint Venture with Kev Brown (2021) Spencer for Hire 2 & 3 (2020) Tailor Made Ostrich with Must Volkoff (2020) No Vi$ible Means of Income with Giallo Point (2020) Spencer for Hire with Vic Spencer (2018, Daupe!) Death by Misadventure with Conway the Machine (2018) Mud in My Malbec (2016, Daupe!) Sources Category:English rappers Category:English musicians Category:Living people

AI literacy

AI literacy or artificial intelligence literacy, is the ability to understand, use, monitor, and critically reflect on AI applications. The term usually refers to teaching skills and knowledge to the general public, not to people who are adept in AI. AI literacy is necessary for school and college students. AI is employed in a variety of applications, including self-driving automobiles and Virtual assistants. Users of these tools should be able to make informed judgments. AI literacy is also likely to have an impact on pupils' future employment prospects. Definitions One of the common and early definitions for AI literacy was that it is "a set of competencies that enables individuals to critically evaluate AI technologies; communicate and collaborate effectively with AI; and use AI as a tool online, at home, and in the workplace." Later definitions are the ability to understand, use, monitor, and critically reflect on AI applications, or the ability to understand, use, evaluate, and ethically navigate AI. AI literacy is linked to other forms of literacy. AI literacy requires digital literacy, whereas scientific and computational literacy may inform it, and data literacy has a significant overlap with it. Categories AI literacy encompasses multiple categories, including theoretical understanding of how artificial intelligence works, the usage of artificial intelligence technologies, the critical appraisal of artificial intelligence, and its ethics. Know and understand AI Knowledge and understanding of AI refers to a basic understanding of what artificial intelligence is and how it works. This includes familiarity with machine learning algorithms and the limitations and biases present in AI systems. Users who know and understand AI should be familiar with various technologies that use artificial intelligence, including cognitive systems, robotics and machine learning. Use and apply AI Using and applying AI refers to the ability to use AI tools to solve problems and perform tasks such as programming and analyzing big data. Evaluate and create AI Evaluation and creation refers to the ability to critically evaluate the quality and reliability of AI systems. It also refers to designing and building fair and ethical AI systems. To evaluate correctly, users should also learn in which areas AI is strong, and in which areas it is weak. AI ethics AI ethics refers to understanding the moral implications of AI, and the making informed decisions regarding the use of AI tools. This area includes considerations such as: Accountability: Hold AI actors accountable for the operation of AI systems and adherence to ethical ideals. Accuracy: Identify and report sources of error and uncertainty in algorithms and data. Auditability: Enable other parties to audit and assess algorithm behavior via transparent information sharing. Explainability: Make sure that algorithmic judgments and the underlying data can be presented in simple language. Fairness: Prevent biases and consider varied viewpoints. To do so, increase the diversity of researchers in the field. Human Centricity and Well-being: Prioritize human well-being in AI development and deployment. Human rights Alignment: Ensure that technology do not infringe internationally recognized human rights. Inclusivity: Make AI accessible to everyone. Progress: Choose high value initiatives. Responsibility, accountability, and transparency: Foster trust via responsibility, accountability, and fairness. Robustness and Security: Make AI systems safe, secure, and resistant to manipulation or data breach. Sustainability: Choose implementations that generate long-term, useful benefits. Enabling AI Support AI by developing associated knowledge and skills such as programming and statistics. Promoting AI literacy Several governments have recognized the need to promote AI literacy, including among adults. Such programs have been published in the United States, China, Germany and Finland. Programs intended for the general public usually consist of short and easy to understand online study units. Programs intended for children are usually project-based. Programs for students at colleges and universities often address the specific professional needs of the student, depending on their field of study. Beyond the education system, AI literacy can also be developed in the community, for example in museums. Schools Schools use diverse pedagogies to promote AI literacy. These include: Performing a Turing test with an intelligent agent Creating chatbots Building apps using Blockly-based programming Project-based learning Building robots Data visualization Training AI models Artificial intelligence curricula can improve students' understanding of topics such as machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning. Case study: DAILy The DAILy (Developing AI Literacy) program was developed by MIT and Boston University with the goal of increasing AI literacy among middle school students. The program is structured as a 30-hour workshop that includes the topics of introduction to artificial intelligence, logical systems (decision trees), supervised learning, neural networks, computational learning, deepfake, and natural language generators. Students examine the moral and social implications of each topic, as well as its occupational implications. Higher education Before the second decade of the 21st century, artificial intelligence was studied mainly in STEM courses. Later, projects emerged to increase artificial intelligence education, specifically to promote AI literacy. Most courses start with one or more study units that deal with basic questions such as what artificial intelligence is, where it comes from, what it can do and what it can't do. Most courses also refer to machine learning and deep learning. Some of the courses deal with moral issues in artificial intelligence. Case study: University of Florida At the University of Florida, a comprehensive effort was made to infuse artificial intelligence into the curriculum across all disciplines. The goal of the move was to provide university students with the skills needed for the 21st century work market. As part of the project, over 100 new faculty members were recruited. Each student was expected to complete a fundamental artificial intelligence course as well as a course on ethics, information, and technology. Each student chose an extra course from a variety of academic areas, including medicine and business. Students who successfully completed all three courses earned an official certificate. The transition was accompanied by an increase in hands-on learning at the university. Courses were held in collaboration with industry, where students and industry professionals tried to solve real-world problems together, with the help of AI tools. To supervise the program, a team was formed to analyze existing and new courses and map the literacy areas covered in each. Each course was identified by the areas of literacy to which it related, allowing students to select courses that suited them and administrators to detect gaps or deficits in certain areas. See also Artificial intelligence Digital literacy Ethics of artificial intelligence References Category:Literacy Category:Artificial intelligence External links Times Higher Education: How can we teach AI literacy skills?

Amat-Mamu (daughter of Sin-ilum)

Amat-Mamu was a Babylonian nadītu priestess in Sippar from the 18th century BC who was the subject of legal proceedings involving her inheritance. Amat-Mamu was chosen as the heir of fellow nadītu Belessunu, who bequeathed Amat-Mamu with her land and slaves. In exchange, Amat-Mamu was to provide for Belessunu until her death. The estate was claimed by two of Belessunu's cousins, but the mayor ruled in favor of Belessunu and Amat-Mamu. Amat-Mamu then lost the deeds when they were kept in her uncle's home, requiring her to have them reconstituted in a new tablet. This tablet was preserved, and its description of Amat-Mamu's inheritance provides insight into Babylonian inheritance practices. Family and inheritance thumb|A depiction of Shamash on the Tablet of Shamash Amat-Mamu was a nadītu, a priestess to the god Shamash. She was the daughter of Sin-ilum (also transcribed as Sîn-ilum or Sin-ili). Sin-ilum was the son of Sin-tajjār, who in turn was the son of Akšāja. Amat-Mamu had a cousin, an aunt, and a great aunt who were all nadītus as well. Nadītus were sometimes allowed to choose their own heirs, including potential heirs outside of their own families. Such an option was allowed to the nadītu Belessunu, daughter of Mannium, as part of the terms of her own adoption as the heir of her aunt Naramtum, and Belessunu adopted Amat-Mamu as her heir. Amat-Mamu inherited four fields totaling forty-six acres: a five-acre field and a twenty-acre field in the Pzur-Ilaba district, a nine-acre field in the Akbarum district, and a twelve-acre field in the Pahuşu district. She also inherited two plots of land: one and one-third sar of partially developed land in the cloister and six sar of undeveloped land of Sippar-rabum. Amat-Mamu inherited three slaves from Belessunu: Ana-pani-Šamaš-nadi, Sin-mašmaš, and Sin-mašmaš's brother. Also inherited were a house, two copper pots, and two axes. Amat-Mamu was given the deeds, or "mother tablets", entitling her to Belessunu's property. Per the terms of the agreement, Amat-Mamu was required to pay Belessunu's debts and provide for her while she lived. The debt totaled two-thirds mina, six shekels of silver. To provide for Belessunu, Amat-Mamu was required to provide Belessunu with six gurs of grain, twelve minas of wool, twenty-four liters of oil, six feasts, twenty liters of flour, and two pieces of meat each year. The agreement specified that this agreement was only with Amat-Mamu, and no other person could lay claim to Belessunu's estate by providing for her. Two years after the agreement was made, two of Belessunu's cousins and fellow nadītus—Amat-Šamaš and Nīši-īnīšu—laid claim to the fields. The mayor of Sippar, Zimri-Erah, ruled that the inheritance was rightfully Belessunu's. The cousins were penalized for making a false claim over property, and they were forced to give Amat-Mamu a tablet that relinquished their claims. Professor Rivkah Harris speculated that Belessunu passed over her cousins in favor of Amat-Mamu because Amat-Mamu was a member of a wealthy family and therefore better able to support Belessunu during her life. Reconstitution of the tablets The cuneiform tablets confirming Amat-Mamu's inheritance were stored in the home of her uncle, Ikun-pī-Sîn. They were kept separate from the family archive so as not to suggest that the inheritance was part of the family estate. It is unknown why they were kept in her uncle's house, though such storage arrangements with family members were not uncommon. When they were lost, her father Sîn-ilî had a deposition taken from the uncle admitting to their loss. Amat-Mamu was forced to go to the court so the judges could authorize the creation of new tablets. The tablets that Belessunu received as a girl during her own adoption were not reconstituted, for she and her witnesses to that contract had already died. The court also ruled that should the previous tablets be found, they were still the sole property of Amat-Mamu. The sequence of events describing both the legal dispute and the tablets' loss was documented on the reconstituted tablet. The reconstitution meant that some details were lost and inconsistencies were introduced, primarily in the description of the fields. The tablet is dated to the 14th year of Samsu-iluna's rule, placing its creation in 1736 BC. It has been preserved and is designated by archeologists as CT 47.63. Amat-Mamu's story is listed on the tablet alongside that of Belessunu, including Belessunu's dedication as a nadītu and her adoption by her aunt. The tablet is used in the modern era as a reference to understand Babylonian property and inheritance law. Notes References Category:Ancient priestesses Category:Babylonian women Category:Babylonian people Category:18th-century BC clergy Category:18th-century BC people Category:18th-century BC women

1997 Mid-Continent Conference baseball tournament

The 1997 Mid-Continent Conference Tournament took place from May 9 through 11. The top two regular season finishers of each of the league's two divisions met in the double-elimination tournament held at Les Miller Field on the campus of Chicago State University in Chicago, Illinois. won the tournament for the second time. Format and seeding The top two teams from each division advanced to the tournament. + East Division Team W L Pct. GB Seed 8 6 .571 — 1E 8 7 .533 .5 2E 9 8 .529 .5 — 6 6 .500 1 — 7 8 .467 1.5 — 8 11 .421 2.5 —+ West Division Team W L Pct. GB Seed 16 7 .696 — 1W 10 9 .526 4 2W 10 12 .455 5.5 — 6 24 .200 13.5 — Tournament Game-by-game results Game Winner Score Loser Comment 1 (1E) 15–3 (2W) 2 (1W) 12–3 (2E) 3 (2E) 7–6 (2W) Western Illinois eliminated 4 (1E) 5–2 (1W) 5 (1W) 7–3 (2E) C.W. Post eliminated 6 (1E) 9–3(1W) Troy State wins Mid-Con Championship All-Tournament Team Name School Tom Blake C.W. Post Rhodney Donaldson Troy Dan Eide Troy John Fodrowski C.W. Post Brian Hantosh Northeastern Illinois Jim Jasper Northeastern Illinois Bryan Kelly Troy State Kenny Krey Troy State Chris Langford Troy State Brian Quinn Western Illinois Mark Raciti Northeastern Illinois Jorge Soto Troy State Tournament Most Valuable Player Bryan Kelly of Troy State was named Tournament MVP. References Tournament Category:Summit League baseball tournament Mid-Continent Conference baseball tournament Mid-Continent Conference baseball tournament

Hergie Bacyadan

Hergie Tao-Wag Bacyadan (born November 4, 1994, in Quezon City) is a Filipino boxer and former wushu and vovinam practitioner. Bacyadan is the first Vovinam World Championships gold medalist for the Philippines and a boxer who has qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Career Martial arts Bacyadan was a martial artist who engaged in wushu and vovinam. Wushu Bacyadan first made to the Philippine national wushu team in 2016. Bacyadan took part at the inaugural Sanda Asian Cup in 2017 held in Foshan, China clinching a silver in the 65-kilogram division. At the 2017 World Wushu Championships in Kazan, Russia she bagged another silver. Vovinam Bacyadan would briefly compete in vovinam, and loss weight as part of her preparation for the vovinam competition at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia. Bacyadan competed in the 2023 Vovinam World Championships in the women's combat 66 kg division title and became the Philippines' first vovinam champion at the expense of Mariana Abdeenko in the final. Russia in response filed a protest calling to nullify the result and a ban against Filipino athletes for future competitions claiming that Bacaydan is a "man". The Philippine federation condemn its Russian counterpart with Bacaydan affirming she is eligible to compete as she is "born female" and has not taken male hormones or gender surgery, aware that such procedures would result to disqualification. Boxing Bacyadan shift to boxing was marked by his participation at the 2019 ASBC Asian Grand Slam Boxing Championships in Xiamen, China as part of his bid to qualify for in the Summer Olympics. Bacyadan qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris through winning his quota bout at the 2024 World Olympic Qualification Tournament 2 at the expense of Maryelis Yriza of Venezuela. Personal life Bacyadan hails from Tanudan, Kalinga and an Igorot. Bacyadan is part of the LGBT+ community and describe her sexual orientation as being "attracted to women". Lady Denily Digo is her partner. References Category:Filipino boxers Category:Filipino wushu practitioners Category:Filipino LGBT sportspeople Category:Competitors at the 2023 SEA Games Category:SEA Games silver medalists for the Philippines Category:People from Kalinga (province) Category:1994 births Category:Igorot people Category:Living people Category:LGBT boxers

35.5 cm MRK L/22.5

The 35.5 cm Mantel Ring Kanone L/22.5 was a 35.5 cm 22.5 caliber long Krupp Mantel Ring Kanone (MRK). It was a rifled breech loader built-up gun with a Krupp cylindroprismatic sliding breech. It was exhibited at the 1876 Centennial Exposition and then bought by Russia. Meanwhile, another gun was sent to Turkey, which made it part of the Fortifications of the Dardanelles. Context The race between armor and guns thumb|Engraving after a photo taken in Philadelphia During the 1860s, there was a continuous increase in the armor protection of ships. If the gun manufactureres kept up with this increase by a step by step increase in the caliber of their guns, this would naturally lead to an enormous collection of only slightly different guns doing more or less the same thing. In time, this would result in a lot of waste. The North German Federal Navy therefore wanted to have a caliber system with only a few calibers. In 1869 it was decided that the coastal artillery of Prussia would have built-up guns (Ring Kanone) of: 15, 21, and 28 cm caliber. For the on board artillery, the question was complicated by ship sizes. Its heavy calibers would be: 15, 17, 21, 24 and 26 cm. In early 1873, the German Navy concluded that its coastal 28 cm RK L/22 gun would not be strong enough in the near future. Krupp enters the gun market Krupp was known for its capability to produce a type of crucible steel that, at the time, was of superior quality. Krupp then wanted to use this steel to make cannons. This met with quite some resistance, because these were traditionally made of cast iron or bronze. Krupp got its first major order for breech loading field guns in 1859. Krupp then wanted to expand its breech loading system to heavier calibers, but here it faced the competition of the Elswick Ordnance Company and others. In 1868, Krupp tried to convince the North German Federal Navy to buy its 15, 21, and 24 cm caliber breechloader guns. In comparative trials of Krupp's 24 cm K L/20 against Elswick's RML 9-inch Armstrong Gun, the British muzzleloader proved superior at first. After Krupp was allowed to use a new type of gunpowder, it established the superiority of its gun over the Armstrong gun. The trials also put an end to the idea that breechloading was not suitable for heavy guns. Marketing Selling a product in a business to business market involves establishing relations with customers and convincing them that it is in their interest to buy your product. Krupp used all kinds of techniques to market its products. One of these was its presence at World's fairs. At the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, Krupp primarily showed its railway and other cast steel products. It also showed a 6-pounder muzzle-loading field gun and a cast steel ingot of 2,000 kg. The latter indicated an upper limit to the weight of Krupp guns which were made from a single cast. In Paris Krupp was present at the Exposition Universelle (1855). It then showed a 5,000 kg ingot, different types of machinery, and a 12-pdr shell gun. It led to the French and other militaries ordering some guns to the test the Krupp product. At the 1862 International Exhibition in London, Krupp then exhibited a cast steel ingot of 20,000 kg and proved itself to be the foremost producer of crucible steel. Krupp's presence at World's fairs was useful to establish relations. Many fairs where visited by military delegations, but also by higher authorities who would otherwise not see the Krupp products. The world's fairs also generated a lot of publicity for the company. This could be increased by showing masterpieces like: the biggest gun, the biggest steel ingot, etc. An example of this strategy was the 35.5 cm (1000-pdr) gun exhibited at the Exposition Universelle (1867). This gun weighed c. 50,000 kg and was not built-up, but cast in a single piece. Other marketing techniques that Krupp used were sending gifts and inviting (military) authorities to study trips to Essen and the company's shooting grounds. The successor to the 28 cm RK thumb|Philadelphia Exposition photo As mentioned above, in early 1873, the German Navy had concluded that its coastal 28 cm RK L/22 would not be powerful enough in the near future. It was not known what the caliber of the successor of the 28 cm RK L/22 had to be. Krupp had anticipated on this demand by producing the 30.5 cm RK L/22 in 1872. This gun was exhibited at the 1873 Vienna World's Fair. In 1874 Germany ordered three 30.5 cm RK L/22. It tested these in 1875, but the decision to buy a 30.5 cm gun (the 30.5 cm MRK L/22) would only be taken in 1876. 1875 was a difficult year for Krupp. Meanwhile, the developments in armor and guns continued unabated. It was quite possible that the German Navy would not choose the 30.5 cm, and then Krupp would need to have an alternative. Krupp anticipated on the demand for an even stronger gun than the 30.5 cm by producing the first 35.5 cm Mantel Ring Kanone L/22.5 in 1875. At long ranges, 35.5 cm was designed to penetrate the 14 inch armor belts that were already in use on some ships. On a range of up to 500 m it was designed to be able to penetrate a 16-inch armor belt supported by a teak layer like that of HMS Bellerophon. In February 1876 some details came out about the gun. In a preliminary test, the 35.5 cm MRK L/22.5 fired a 520 kg projectile by using a charge of 135 kg of prismatic gunpowder, propelling the shot to a velocity of 500 m/s. The result showed that the gun would be able to penetrate the iron belt of HMS Inflexible at up to 1,800 m. 14-inch belts would be penetrated at all distances. Competition between Krupp and Armstrong The British Royal Navy also had to deal with increased armor protection. Its Royal Arsenal at Woolwich designed the RML 16-inch 80-ton gun in 1874, and test-fired it on 17 September 1876. At first, the 35.5 cm MRK L/22.5 of 57,500 kg proved somewhat (2.5%) more powerful than this British 15.75 inch (40 cm) caliber muzzleloading gun of 81 ton, which weighed much more. The British reacted by increasing the caliber of the 81 ton gun to 16 inch, yielding a gun that was somewhat more powerful than the much lighter Krupp 35.5 cm. Service Two guns At first, many thought that only a single 35.5 cm gun had been made, the one for the Philadelphia exposition. It was only after some confusion, that it became clear that Krupp had made two guns: One for Philadelphia, and one for the Ottoman Empire. The Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia thumb|Dramatized engraving in Leslie's journal On 27 December 1875, the giant gun () that Krupp wanted to send to the Philadelphia exposition was reported to be ready. By then details like the weight and length were known, but details about the charge and shot were inaccurate. On 4 March 1876, the gun meant for Philadelphia passed the railway station of Münster on its way to Bremen, from whence it would proceed to Philadelphia. On 23 April 1876 the 35.5 cm gun, the other Krupp exhibits, and other goods arrived in Philadelphia on board the Krupp freighter Essen. At the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the 35.5 cm MRK L/22.5 was the showpiece () of the Krupp exhibition. By its visual impact alone, it drew a lot of attention to the German part of the exhibition. However, the list of items in the Krupp exhibit had 37 civilian (mainly railway) items and only 9 artillery items. To further put this into perspective: In one 46 lines long description of the Machinery hall, the gun got less than one line and was simply mentioned as: 'the 1200-pounder breach-loading Krupp cannon'. In another description, the gun got much more attention, but this was only on par with other exhibits. In images of the gun at the exposition, there seems to be quite a difference between the photographs and the printed engravings. The photographs show the gun with the barrel only slightly elevated. On those photos that also depict people, one can see that the relation between the length of the people and the height of the trunnions, which should be at 2,670 m above the ground makes sense. Looking at images, some seem to have been made by accurately following a photo, and then putting the people in. See e.g. 'Engraving after a photo taken in Philadelphia', which seems somewhat credible. Other images, like the one published in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper are clearly dramatized. The trunnions now seem to be about 4 m above the ground and the gun barrel is depicted at an elevation that was probably higher than the 18.75 degrees that were possible. To Russia In early February 1877 it became known that the Philadelphia gun had been acquired by Russia. The freighter Essen first brought it to Bremen. After picking up some more guns there, she set sail to Kronstadt (near Saint Petersburg). In May 1877, the freighter stranded near Filsand (Vilsandi) / Ösel (Saaremaa). Essen was a steam freighter of 925 GRT built in Kiel in 1874 and owned by Krupp. Her regular work was to transfer ores from Spain to Germany. On 3 March 1881 she left Bilbao for Rotterdam under skipper J.P. Jörgensen. The weather was very foggy, and this continued in English Channel. In the night of 5 to 6 March she then stranded again and was wrecked about one mile from St Catherine's Lighthouse on the Isle of Wight. The Russian gun was mentioned in an overview of Russian coastal artillery. The given designation was 14-inch short steel R.B.L. gun pattern 1877. Further details given were the 80 grooves and the weight of nearly 58 tons. Turkish service Ever since 1863, the Ottoman Empire headed by sultan Abdulaziz since 1861, was a major buyer of Krupp artillery. At first this was primarily field artillery, but in 1873 the empire also ordered 380 guns of 15–28 cm caliber. The main goal of this huge order was the defence of the Bosporus and the Dardanelles, where the guns of the empire's old fortresses would be replaced by modern artillery. It all meant that the Ottoman Empire would also feel the need to acquire a gun heavier than the 28 cm L/22 that it had. In February 1876, there were reports that the new 35.5 cm had been made on orders of the Turkish government. On 20 February 1876 a Krupp train with the 35.5 cm gun meant for Turkey passed the Osnabrück station of the Venlo-Hamburg railway. In early April 1876, this gun arrived in Istanbul. On 6 April it had been placed on Tophane square, where the sultan would visit it. By the time that the Turkish gun arrived in Istanbul, it was known that Krupp had gifted the gun to the sultan. In exchange, the sultan had gifted all kinds of jewelry for a total worth of about 400,000 Mark. This more or less equalled the worth of the gun. This occurred before the 30 May 1876 Ottoman coup d'état which deposed Abdulaziz. The Gun was destined for the Dardanelles fortress Tschanak Kalessi also known as Sultanieh at Çanakkale. Here the gun was placed in a big redan. Characteristics thumb|On coast carriage In early 1876 a report was published about the 35.5 cm MRK L/22.5. This had details about the gun as it was tested in Germany on 27 December 1875. The report contained the following information: The barrel was of the new Mantel Ring Kanone typ (jacketed and hooped). The caliber was exactly 355 mm. The barrel was 8 m long (L/22.5) with a length of bore of 6.865 m (L/19.3). It had 80 grooves of 2 mm depth. The lands were 4.5 mm wide. The constant twist length was 16 m or L/45. The barrel weighed 57,500 kg. The gun stood on a coastal carriage with a firing height of 2,670 m. This allowed elevation to 18.75 degrees and declination to minus 7 degrees. The lower frame of the carriage has two hydraulic brakes to dampen recoil. These brakes each a had a cylinder filled with 84 liters of glycerol. The total weight of the carriage and accessories was 34,000 kg. The projectiles of the gun were 2.8 calibers long. These had copper driving bands. The steel grenade weighed 510 kg, including 15 kg of explosives. The hardened cast iron grenade weighed 525 kg, including 8 kg of explosives. The long grenade weighed 410 kg including 30 kg of explosives. The prismatic pulver used at the time had a density of 1.73-1.76. During the December 1875 tests, the steel and hardened iron grenades were fired with 125 kg of gunpowder, the long grenade with 110 kg. The steel grenade reached an average velocity of 475 m/s, the hardened iron grenade reached 470 m/s and the long grenade 405 m/s. However, when a charge of 135 kg was used, the grenade indeed attained the velocity of 500 (497.1) m/s. Further development The 35.5 cm L/22.5 was one of Krupp's last attempts to produce more effective artillery by simply increasing the caliber of its guns. Increasing the length of the guns and (somewhat later) the projectiles was the way forward. On 2 July 1878 Krupp test-fired two 25 caliber long heavy guns in the presence of many military delegations. These were the 35.5 cm MRK L/25 and the 30.5 cm MRK L/25. The new 35.5 cm MRK L/25 was much more than simply a longer version of the L/22.5 gun. The new gun was 8.8 m long, but weighed only 52t. Even its carriage was somewhat lighter. With a charge of only 115 kg its shot reached a velocity of about 500 m/s. Notes References Category:Naval guns of Germany Ottoman Empire Category:Naval guns of Russia Category:World War I naval weapons Category:Military equipment introduced in the 1870s

Franco López (Uruguayan footballer)

Franco Sebastián López Taborda (born 20 October 1992) is a Uruguayan footballer who plays as a forward for Progreso. He has played over 140 games in the Uruguayan Primera División for El Tanque Sisley, Cerro and Progreso, in addition to over 50 in the Uruguayan Segunda División for El Tanque Sisley, Racing Club and Progreso. Club career El Tanque Sisley Born in Paysandú, López began his professional career at El Tanque Sisley. He made his debut in the Uruguayan Primera División on 14 February 2015, playing the final three minutes of a 1–0 home win over Montevideo Wanderers as a substitute for Facundo Barceló. He played seven games over the season, all from the bench, and scored once on 7 June in a 4–2 win at Atenas in the last game of the campaign; the result kept his team in the top flight at the expense of the opponents. In 2016, López contributed 8 goals in 12 games as they won promotion back as champions of the Uruguayan Segunda División, including two on 16 October in a 3–2 win at Deportivo Maldonado. Cerro In January 2017, López transferred to fellow top-flight club Cerro. On 14 May, his team won 3–2 at Peñarol to end that team's unbeaten season in the 14th game; he was sent off in added time after coming on as a late substitute. López scored on his continental debut on 7 March 2018, opening a 2–0 win over Peru's Sport Rosario in the Copa Sudamericana first stage second leg. He scored six goals in the domestic season, including two on 13 May in a 2–2 home draw with Nacional. Progreso Following Cerro's relegation, López signed for Racing Club de Montevideo ahead of the 2021 Uruguayan Segunda División season. The next season he transferred to Progreso in the same league, contributing 14 goals to their promotion as runners-up in 2023; this included a hat-trick on 10 March in a 5–0 home win over Atenas in the second game of the season. Honours El Tanque Sisley Uruguayan Segunda División: 2016 References Category:1992 births Category:Living people Category:Footballers from Paysandú Category:Uruguayan men's footballers Category:Men's association football forwards Category:El Tanque Sisley players Category:C.A. Cerro players Category:Racing Club de Montevideo players Category:C.A. Progreso players Category:Uruguayan Primera División players Category:Uruguayan Segunda División players

3000 meters at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships

The 3000 meters and its imperial two miles equivalent have been held at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships since its founding in 1965. The imperial distance was contested until 1983, while the metric distance has been run since 1984. Hand timing was used until 1975, while starting in 1976 fully automatic timing was used. In 1986 and 1987, the -mile track that the races were run on was per lap short, making the actual race distance less than 3000 meters those years.GBR Athletics Winners Key y=yards A=Altitude assisted + Women's 3000 m / 2 mi winners Year Athlete Team Time 1983 PattiSue Plumer 9:45.54 1984 Cathy Branta 9:04.81 1985 Christine Mcmiken 8:58.68 1986 Stephanie Herbst 8:54.98 1987 Vicki Huber 9:06.45 1988 Vicki Huber 9:05.67 1989 Vicki Huber 8:55.29 1990 Suzy Favor 9:02.30 1991 Patty Wiegand 9:09.83 1992 Geraldine Hendricken 9:14.57 1993 Clare Eichner 9:09.66 1994 Kay Gooch 8:58.85 1995 Sarah Schwald 9:19.90 1996 Melody Fairchild 9:07.25 1997 Kristine Jost 9:14.14 1998 Katie McGregor 9:24.68 1999 Carrie Tollefson 9:15.05 2000 Carrie Tollefson 9:13.68 2001 Shannon Smith 9:11.25 2002 Lauren Fleshman 9:07.45 2003 Shalane Flanagan 9:01.05 2004 Kim Smith 8:49.18 2005 Renee Metivier 9:22.81 2006 Johanna Nilsson 9:06.61 2007 Sally Kipyego 9:02.05 2008 Susan Krumins 8:58.14 2009 Jenny Barringer 8:42.03 2010 Angela Bizzarri 8:57.40 2011 Jordan Hasay 9:13.71 2012 Emily Infeld 9:15.44 2013 Abbey Cooper 9:01.08 2014 Abbey Cooper 9:14.47 2015 Dominique Scott 8:55.19 2016 Molly Seidel 8:57.86 2017 Dani Jones 9:09.20 2018 Karissa Schweizer 8:53.36 2019 Jessica Hull 9:01.14 2021 Courtney Wayment 9:01.47 2022 Taylor Roe 8:58.95 2023 Katelyn Tuohy 9:10.07 2024 Parker Valby 8:41.50 + Men's 3000 m / 2 mi winners Year Athlete Team Time 1965 Herald Hadley 8:56.4 1966 Gerry Lindgren 8:41.3 1967 Gerry Lindgren 8:34.7 1968 Jim Ryun 8:38.9 1969 Ole Olseon 8:45.2 1970 Jerry Richey 8:39.2 1971 Marty Liquori 8:37.1 1972 Sid Sink 8:36.5 1973 Michael Keogh 8:38.7 1974 John Harnett 8:33.6 1975 Nick Rose 8:44.0 1976 Nick Rose 8:30.91 1977 Henry Rono 8:24.83 1978 Gerard Deegan 8:41.39 1979 8:37.87 1980 8:36.82 1981 Doug Padilla 8:26.52 1982 8:38.91 1983 Mark Scrutton 8:29.29 1984 Peter Koech 8:04.20 1985 Kevin King 7:51.46 1986 Paul Donovan 7:54.60 1987 Joe Falcon 7:56.79 1988 Joe Falcon 7:55.80 1989 Greg Whiteley 7:57.14 1990 Reuben Reina 7:56.62 1991 Reuben Reina 7:50.99 1992 Josephat Kapkory 7:59.04 1993 David Morris 8:04.17 1994 Josephat Kapkory 7:50.90 1995 Jason Bunston 8:06.81 1996 Ryan Wilson 7:51.66 1997 Adam Goucher 7:54.20 1998 Adam Goucher 7:46.03 1999 7:54.92 2000 David Kimani 7:52.64 2001 David Kimani 8:03.29 2002 Adrian Blincoe 8:01.76 2003 Alistair Cragg 7:55.68 2004 Alistair Cragg 7:55.29 2005 Chris Solinsky 7:53.59 2006 Chris Solinsky 7:59.68 2007 Lopez Lomong 7:49.74 2008 Kyle Alcorn 8:00.82 2009 Galen Rupp 7:48.94 2010 Dorian Ulrey 8:10.52 2011 Elliott Heath 8:03.71 2012 Lawi Lalang 7:46.64 2013 Lawi Lalang 7:45.94 2014 Edward Cheserek 8:11.59 2015 Eric Jenkins 7:58.81 2016 Edward Cheserek 8:00.40 2017 Edward Cheserek 7:55.91 2018 Andy Trouard 8:04.94 2019 Morgan McDonald 7:52.85 2021 Cole Hocker 7:46.15 2022 Abdihamid Nur 7:59.88 2023 Fouad Messaoudi 7:48.10 2024 Nico Young 7:41.01 References Category:NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships NCAA Division I Indoor Category:Lists of NCAA champions in track and field

Fermanagh Light Infantry Militia

The Fermanagh Militia, later the Fermanagh Light Infantry, was an Irish militia regiment raised in 1793 for home defence and internal security during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. It also served during the Crimean War and Indian Mutiny. In 1881 it became a battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and was embodied in the Second Boer War. During World War I, as part of the Special Reserve, it trained thousands of reinforcements for battalions of that regiment serving overseas. Postwar it retained a shadowy existence until it was formally disbanded in 1953. Background Although there are scattered references to town guards in 1584, no organised militia existed in Ireland before 1660. After that, some militia forces were organised in the reign of King Charles II and in the war between James II and William III, but it was not until 1715 that the Irish Militia came under statutory authority. During the 18th Century there were various Volunteer Associations and local militia units controlled by the landowners, concerned mainly with internal security. In 1778, during the War of American Independence, the threat of invasion by the Americans' allies, France and Spain, appeared to be serious. While most of the Regular Army was fighting overseas, the coasts of England and Wales were defended by the embodied Militia, but Ireland had no equivalent force. Under the leadership of George Ogle, the Parliament of Ireland passed a Militia Act. This failed to create an effective militia force but opened the way for the Irish Volunteers to fill the gap; even Ogle became a general in the Volunteers. The paramilitary Volunteers, however, were outside the control of either the parliament or the Dublin Castle administration. The invasion threat having receded, the Volunteers diminished in numbers but remained a political force. On the outbreak of the French Revolutionary War In 1793, the Irish administration passed an effective Militia Act that created an official Irish Militia, while the paramilitary volunteers were banned. The new Act was based on existing English precedents, with the men conscripted by ballot to fill county quotas (paid substitutes were permitted) and the officers having to meet certain property qualifications.Hay, pp. 146–7.McAnally, pp. 1–31. Fermanagh Militia Under the new Act County Fermanagh was given a quota of 356 men to raise as a battalion of 6 companies,McAnally, Appendix VI. and on 3 May the regiment was ordered to be formed at Enniskillen.Frederick, p. 260.Hay, p. 324.McAnally, p. 31. French Revolutionary War The first task for the Governor of Fermanagh was to appoint the adjutant, non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and drummers, before the balloted men could be assembled; in most Irish militia units a proportion of these were experienced men obtained from the Regular Army. Initially there was some difficulty in providing arms for the new regiments, and many were bought second-hand. In September a detachment of the battalion formed part of a 400-strong force including some Regular cavalry, infantry, and artillery, sent to prevent a planned review of the illegal Volunteers at a village outside Belfast. The force quietly marched out to the site at 05.00 without beat of drums, and the review did not then take place.MacAnally, pp. 54–6, 60; Appendix III. To prevent the militia from being influenced by their friends and neighbours, the regiments were moved around the country. By the end of August 1794 the Fermanagh Militia was quartered at Newry.MacAnally, pp. 61–3; Appendix III. In February 1794 the regiments were each ordered to form a 24-man detachment to man the light cannon issued as 'battalion guns'. These detachments were trained at central 'schools of instruction'. Early in 1795 the Irish government ordered an augmentation of the militia from 1 April; the establishment of the Fermanagh Militia was increased to 460 rank and file. The additional men were to be found by voluntary enlistment where possible. In that year the practice of gathering the militia into summer training camps began. In July the Fermanagh Militia was in camp at Lehaunstown when it was ordered to send a party to disperse an illegal gathering in County Kildare.McAnally, pp. 67, 71–83. Anxiety abut a possible French invasion grew during the autumn of 1796 and preparations were made for field operations. A large French expeditionary force appeared in Bantry Bay on 21 December and troops from all over Ireland were marched towards the threatened area. However, the French fleet was scattered by winter storms, several ships being wrecked, and none of the French troops succeeded in landing; there was no sign of a rising by the United Irishmen. The invasion was called off on 29 December, and the troop concentration was dispersed in early 1797. At the same time the Light companies were detached to join composite battalions drawn from several militia regiments. When the militiamen of 1793 reached the end of their four-year enlistment in 1797, most of the Irish regiments were able to maintain their numbers through re-enlistments (for a bounty). At the time of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 the strength of the militia was boosted by re-enlistments and recruiting for bounty rather than the ballot. There was a large concentration of troops, and much marching about the country in pursuit of insurgents, but the Fermanagh Militia was not among the regiments engaged at the Battle of Vinegar Hill.McAnally, pp. 96–108, 121–6; Appendix VIII. By the end of 1801 peace negotiations with the Frenchwere progressing and recruiting and re-enlistment for the Irish Militia was stopped in October. The men received the new clothing they were due on 25 December, but the Treaty of Amiens was signed in March and the warrant for disembodying the regiments was issued in May 1802. The men were paid off, leaving only the permanent staff of NCOs and drummers under the adjutant.McAnally, pp. 164–72. Napoleonic Wars The Peace of Amiens was short-lived, and preparations to re-embody the Irish Militia began in November 1802. By March 1803 most of the regiments had been ordered to enlist men, a process which was aided by the number of previous militiamen who re-enlisted: Fermanagh only had to offer a small bounty to get men, and did not have to resort to the ballot. Britain declared war on France on 18 May 1803 and the warrant to embody the Irish Militia was issued the next day. John Willoughby Cole, 2nd Earl of Enniskillen, was appointed Colonel of the Fermanagh Militia on 31 May. The light companies were once again detached to form composite light battalions, but these were discontinued in 1806.McAnally, pp. 172–80.War Office, 1805 List. Over the following years the regiment carried out garrison duties at various towns across Ireland, attended summer training camps, and reacted to various invasion scares, none of which materialised. It also provided recruits who volunteered to transfer to the Regular Army. In 1805 the militia establishment was raised (the Fermanagh by 180 additional rank and file) to allow for this.McAnally, pp. 172–94. Napoleon abdicated in April 1814 and with the end of the war most Irish Militia regiments marched back to their home counties and were disembodied. However, they were called out again during the brief Waterloo campaign and its aftermath. The order to stand down finally arrived early in 1816 and the Fermanagh Militia was disembodied on 3 April.McAnally, pp. 256–64.Sleigh, p. 108. After Waterloo there was a long peace. Although officers continued to be commissioned into the militia and ballots might still held, the regiments were rarely assembled for training and the permanent staffs of militia regiments were progressively reduced.Core, pp. 71–2.Hay, p. 154. The Earl of Enniskillen resigned the command of the Fermanagh Militia in 1834 and his son William Willoughby Cole, Viscount Cole (later 3rd Earl) was appointed in his place.Burke's: 'Enniskillen'.Hart's. Fermanagh Light Infantry The Militia of the United Kingdom was revived by the Militia Act of 1852, enacted during a renewed period of international tension. As before, units were raised and administered on a county basis, and filled by voluntary enlistment (although conscription by means of the Militia Ballot might be used if the counties failed to meet their quotas). Training was for 56 days on enlistment, then for 21–28 days per year, during which the men received full army pay. Under the Act, Militia units could be embodied by Royal Proclamation for full-time home defence service in three circumstances:Dunlop, pp. 42–5.Hay, p. 155–6.Spiers, pp. 91–2. 1. 'Whenever a state of war exists between Her Majesty and any foreign power'. 2. 'In all cases of invasion or upon imminent danger thereof'. 3. 'In all cases of rebellion or insurrection'. The Fermanagh Militia was revived at Enniskillen, becoming the Fermanagh Light Infantry in 1855. The position of colonel was abolished in the militia after the 1852 reforms, but the Earl of Enniskillen retained the command until 1875, when he became the regiments's first Honorary Colonel.Army List, various dates. Crimean War & Indian Mutiny War having broken out with Russia and an expeditionary force sent to the Crimea in 1854, the militia was called out to take over garrison and defence duties at home. The Fermanagh LI was embodied at Enniskillen by March 1855.Edinburgh Gazette, 6 March 1855. It moved to Newry by October,Edinburgh Gazette, 2 October 1855. and then to Dublin by March 1856.Edinburgh Gazette, 4 March 1856. The Crimean War ended on 30 March 1856, and the Militia were stood down in May, by which time the Fermanagh LI was stationed at Curragh Camp.Edinburgh Gazette, 6 May 1856. When a large expeditionary force was sent to suppress the Indian Mutiny, many militia units were called out again, the Fermanagh LI being embodied at Enniskillen by December 1857.Edinburgh Gazette, 4 December 1857. It was shipped to England and stationed at Aldershot Camp in February–March 1858,Edinburgh Gazette, 2 February 1858. before moving to Great Yarmouth in April.Edinburgh Gazette, 13 April 1858. In September it moved to Bradford and Burnley,Edinburgh Gazette, 5 October 1858. then to Chester in May 1859.Edinburgh Gazette, 7 June1859. It went back to Bradford and Burnley by September,Edinburgh Gazette, 6 September 1859. before returning to Chester by DecemberEdinburgh Gazette, 6 December 1859. where it remained until May 1860; it then it moved to Manchester.Edinburgh Gazette, 5 June 1860. By August 1860 it was back in Ireland, at Dublin,Edinburgh Gazette, 7 August 1860. returning to Ennikillen by September, where it was disembodied.Edinburgh Gazette, 4 September 1860. The Militia thereafter carried out their annual training obligations, but during the Fenian Rising of 1867 the recruitment and annual training of the Irish Militia were suspended until 1871. When training was resumed the Fermanagh LI was brigaded with the Royal Tyrone Fusiliers from Omagh for exercises.Core, pp. 89–94. The Militia Reserve introduced in 1867 consisted of present and former militiamen across the UK who undertook to serve overseas in case of war. From 1871 The militia came under the War Office rather than their counties and by now the battalions had a large cadre of permanent staff (about 30). Around a third of the recruits and many young officers went on to join the regular army.Spiers pp. 195–6. Cardwell Reforms Under the 'Localisation of the Forces' scheme introduced by the Cardwell Reforms of 1872, militia regiments were brigaded with their local linked regular regiments. For the Royal Tyrone Fusiliers this was with the 27th (Inniskilling) and 108th (Madras Infantry) Regiments of Foot in Sub-District No 64 (Counties of Londonderry, Donegal, Tyrone and Fermanagh) in Belfast District of Irish Command: 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment 108th (Madras Infantry) Regiment Fermanagh Light Infantry Londonderry Light Infantry Royal Tyrone Fusiliers Prince of Wales's Own Donegal Militia Brigade Depot at Omagh Although often referred to as brigades, the sub-districts were purely administrative organisations, but in a continuation of the Cardwell Reforms a mobilisation scheme began to appear in the Army List from December 1875. This assigned Regular and Militia units to places in an order of battle of corps, divisions and brigades for the 'Active Army', even though these formations were entirely theoretical, with no staff or services assigned. The Fermanagh LI was assigned as 'Divisional Troops' to 3rd Division, VIII Corps in Scotland. The division would have mustered at Melrose in time of war. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers thumb|right|Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers' cap badge used until 1916. The Childers Reforms took Cardwell's reforms further, with the linked battalions forming single regiments. From 1 July 1881 the 27th and 108th Regiments became the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, and the militia battalions followed in numerical sequence. The Fermanagh Light Infantry became the 3rd (Fermanagh Militia) Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Second Boer War After the disasters of Black Week at the start of the Second Boer War in December 1899, most of the regular army was sent to South Africa, the Militia Reserve was mobilised, and many militia units were called out for home defence. The 3rd Inniskillings were embodied from 5 December 1899 to 16 October 1900. The battalion's commanding officer, Lt-Col Hugh Houghton Stuart, a former officer in the Royal Irish Rifles, served in South Africa, commanding 22nd (Rough Riders) Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry and 3rd (Militia) Bn Essex Regiment.<ref name = BurkeStewart>Burke's: 'Stewart of Athenree'.</ref> Special Reserve After the Boer War, the future of the Militia was called into question. There were moves to reform the Auxiliary Forces (Militia, Yeomanry and Volunteer Force) to take their place in the six Army Corps proposed by the Secretary of State for War, St John Brodrick. However, little of Brodrick's scheme was carried out.Dunlop, pp. 131–40, 158-62.Spiers, pp. 243–2, 254. Under the more sweeping Haldane Reforms of 1908, the Militia was replaced by the Special Reserve (SR), a semi-professional force whose role was to provide reinforcement drafts for regular units serving overseas in wartime, rather like the earlier Militia Reserve.Dunlop, pp. 270–2.Spiers, pp. 275–7. On 12 July 1908 the Fermanagh Militia became the 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. World War I On the outbreak of World War I the battalion was embodied at Ennisillen on 4 August 1914 under the command of Lt-Col Harold Kinsman and went to its war station at Fort Dunree on Lough Swilly. In October it was moved into Ludden Camp at Buncrana. Here the battalion fulfilled its role of preparing reinforcement drafts of Reservists and Special Reservists, and later of fresh recruits, to the regular battalions of the Inniskillings (the 1st at Gallipoli and later on the Western Front, the 2nd on the Western Front throughout the war). In 1916 the battalion spent some time at Clonmany, but later returned to Buncrana.James, p. 71.Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers at Long, Long Trail. After Lord Kitchener issued his call for volunteers in August 1914, the battalions of the 1st New Army ('K1' of 'Kitchener's Army') were quickly formed at the regimental depots. K2 and K3 followed shortly afterwards, and the depots struggled to cope with the influx of volunteers (the Inniskillings formed two battalions each for K1 and K2). The SR battalions also swelled with new recruits and were soon well above their establishment strength. On 8 October 1914 each SR battalion was ordered to use the surplus to form a service battalion for the 4th New Army ('K4'): 4th (Extra Reserve) Bn was to form 13th (Service) Battalion.WO Instruction 76 of 8 October 1914. However, this instruction was cancelled on 25 OctoberWO Instruction 280 of 25 October 1914. after the Inniskillings took over three ready-made battalions from the prewar paramilitary Ulster Volunteer Force in place of further Kitchener battalions. The 13th (Service) Bn was finally formed in 1918 from a garrison battalion in France.James, Appendix II. About April 1918 the 4th (Extra Reserve) Bn was absorbed by the 3rd (Reserve) Bn of the Inniskillings (the former Royal Tyrone Fusiliers). In April the merged battalion moved to Oswestry in Shropshire, England, where it remained for the rest of the war as part of the West Lancashire Reserve Brigade. The battalion's former CO, Sir Hugh Houghton Stewart, came out of retirement and commanded 77th Brigade in 26th Division (a Kitchener division) from 25 October 1914 until 29 October 1915, after it embarked for overseas service.Becke, Pt 3a, pp. 143–9. Postwar The SR resumed its old title of Militia in 1921 but like most militia units the 4th Inniskillings remained in abeyance after World War I. By the outbreak of World War II in 1939, no officers remained listed for the 4th Bn. The Militia was formally disbanded in April 1953. Commanders Colonels of the Regiment included: John Willoughby Cole, 2nd Earl of Enniskillen, appointed 31 May 1803 William Willoughby Cole, 3rd Earl of Enniskillen, son of above, appointed 24 October 1834 Lieutenants-Colonel (Commanding Officer from 1875) included: Richard Magennis, appointed 23 July 1803 Samuel Crichton, former major, Inniskilling Dragoons, promoted 18 July 1855 Edward Archdale, former captain, 14th Foot, appointed 12 May 1862 John Gerard Irvine, promoted 9 October 1875 Sir Fenton Josiah Hort, 5th Baronet of Castle Strange, promoted 22 May 1889 W.B. Neville, promoted 6 June 1892 Sir Hugh Houghton Stewart, 4th Baronet of Athenree, former captain, Royal Irish Rifles, appointed 22 September 1897 Harold John Kinsman, retired captain, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, appointed 12 September 1913 Honorary Colonels: William Cole, 3rd Earl of Enniskillen, former CO, appointed 20 November 1875, died 19 November 1886 Lowry Egerton Cole, 4th Earl of Enniskillen, former lieutenant, Rifle Brigade, appointed 8 January 1887, died 28 April 1924 Other prominent members: John Crichton, 4th Earl Erne (as Viscount Crichton), appointed captain 12 May 1862 Sir Richard Gethin, 6th Baronet, appointed lieutenant 22 December 1858 Heritage & ceremonial Precedence During the American War of Independence the lords-lieutenant of the English and Welsh counties had drawn lots each year to determine the relative precedence of their militia regiments. On 2 March 1793, at the outbreak of the French Revolutionary War, they drew lots again, but this time the order of precedence held good for the whole war. The Irish counties did the same on 8 August 1793 for their newly raised militia regiments: Fermanagh was 29th. The English, Welsh and Scottish counties re-balloted at the beginning of the Napoleonic War, but the Irish counties apparently retained the previous order.Baldry.McAnally, pp. 66–7, Appendix IV.Martin. In 1833 King William IV drew lots, by individual regiments, for all the militia of the United Kingdom: the Fermanagh Militia came 71st. This precedence was retained until the Cardwell Reforms. Most regiments paid little attention to the number. Uniforms The Fermanagh Militia wore the standard infantry uniform in red. From at least 1850 the facings were buff, as were those of the 27th Foot. The badge on the 1880 Home Service helmet (below) features a light infantry bugle-horn superimposed on Enniskillen Castle. The motto Ut proavi ('As our forefathers did') is an abbreviation of the motto of Enniskillen Ut proavi in Deo confidemus ('Let us trust in God as our forefathers did'). In 1881 the combined regiment adopted the blue facings appropriate to a 'Royal' regiment and the 'bomb' badge of a fusilier regiment, with the castle on the ball. See also Irish Militia Militia (United Kingdom) Special Reserve Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Notes References W.Y. Baldry, 'Order of Precedence of Militia Regiments', Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research, Vol 15, No 57 (Spring 1936), pp. 5–16. . Maj A.F. Becke,History of the Great War: Order of Battle of Divisions, Part 3a: New Army Divisions (9–26), London: HM Stationery Office, 1938/Uckfield: Naval & Military Press, 2007, ISBN 1-847347-41-X. Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage, 100th Edn, London, 1953. QM John Core, Historical Record of the 2nd (now 80th), or Royal Tyrone Fusilier Regiment of Militia, from the Embodiment in 1793 to the Present Time, Omagh: Alexander Scarlett, 1872/Uckfield: Naval & Military Press, 2015, Col John K. Dunlop, The Development of the British Army 1899–1914, London: Methuen, 1938. J.B.M. Frederick, Lineage Book of British Land Forces 1660–1978, Vol I, Wakefield: Microform Academic, 1984, ISBN 1-85117-007-3. Lt-Col H.G. Hart, The New Annual Army List, and Militia List (various dates from 1840). Col George Jackson Hay, An Epitomized History of the Militia (The Constitutional Force), London: United Service Gazette, 1905/Ray Westlake Military Books, 1987, ISBN 0-9508530-7-0/Uckfield: Naval & Military Press, 2015 ISBN 978-1-78331171-2. Brig E.A. James, British Regiments 1914–18, London: Samson Books, 1978, ISBN 0-906304-03-2/Uckfield: Naval & Military Press, 2001, ISBN 978-1-84342-197-9. Sir Henry McAnally, The Irish Militia 1793–1816: A Social and Military Study, Dublin: Clonmore & Reynolds/London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1949. Ernest J. Martin, 'Order of Precedence of Irish Militia Regiments, 1798', Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research, Vol 34, No 138 (June 1956), p. 86. Arthur Sleigh, The Royal Militia and Yeomanry Cavalry Army List, April 1850, London: British Army Despatch Press, 1850/Uckfield: Naval and Military Press, 1991, . Edward M. Spiers, The Army and Society 1815–1914, London: Longmans, 1980, ISBN 0-582-48565-7. War Office, A List of the Officers of the Militia, the Gentlemen & Yeomanry Cavalry, and Volunteer Infantry of the United Kingdom, 11th Edn, London: War Office, 14 October 1805/Uckfield: Naval and Military Press, 2005, . Instructions Issued by the War Office During October 1914'', London: HM Stationery Office. External sources Chris Baker, The Long, Long Trail Category:Military units and formations in Northern Ireland Category:Irish regiments of the British Army Category:Defunct Irish regiments of the British Army Fermanagh Fermanagh Category:British light infantry Category:Military history of County Fermanagh Category:History of Enniskillen Category:Military units and formations established in 1793 Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1881

Hizen Provincial Capital

The is an archaeological site consisting of the ruins of the Nara period to early Heian period Provincial Capital of Hizen Province, located in the Yamato neighborhood of the city of Saga, San'yō region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1989. Overview Following the Taika Reform (645 AD) which aimed at a centralization of the administration following the Chinese model (ritsuryō), provincial capitals were established in the various provinces, headed by an official titled kokushi, who replaced the older Kuni no miyatsuko. With a square layout, the provincial capitals were patterned after the Capital of Japan, first Fujiwara-kyō and then Heijō-kyō, which in turn were modelled on the Tang capital Chang'an, but on a much, much smaller scale. Each had office buildings for administration, finance, police and military and the official building of the governor, as well as granaries for tax rice and other taxable produce. In the periphery there was the provincial temple (kokubun-ji), and nunnery (kokubun-niji) and the garrison. This system collapsed with the growth of feudalism in the Late Heian period, and the location of many of the provincial capitals is now lost. The Hizen Provincial Capital was located on an alluvial terrace formed by the Kase River, which originates in the Sefuri Mountains in the western part of the Chikushi Plain. Archaeological excavations were carried out over a ten-year period starting in 1975, and the scale and internal structure of the provincial office from the early 8th century to the early 10th century has become clear. The provincial office measured 77.2 meters east-to-west and 104.5 meters north-to-south. Only the foundations of the south gate has been discovered, which measured approximately 9.7 by 5.3 meters and was 6.8 meters tall. It has been rebuilt twice, initially as a post-hole building but eventually converted into a stone-foundation building. All the buildings discovered within the provincial office grounds are post-hole buildings. Relics discovered include a large amount of earthenware such as sue ware and haji ware, as well as roof tiles. Although some pottery dating from the latter half of the 7th century has been excavated, the overwhelming majority of the remains are from the 8th century, especially the latter half, with not many from the 9th or 10th centuries. The layout of the buildings resembles that of the Dazaifu complex on a smaller scale, with the front hall, main hall, and rear hall lined up on the central north–south axis, and two side halls are located on each side of the front hall. Corridors are attached to the east and west of the main hall, dividing the bailey into north and south, and the south gate is an eight-legged gate that bends the embankment inward. Currently, the site has been developed as a park, and the south gate and earthen walls (10 meters on both wings) have been restored. There is also a museum on site. . Around the Hizen Provincial Office ruins, there are numerous other contemporary ruins, including the foundations for a cluster of buildings thought to be the taxation storehouses, buildings thought to be the provincial governor's residence, and a government office-related building group consisting of three long podium-based buildings. See also List of Historic Sites of Japan (Saga) External links Historic Cultural Archives of Saga Saga City home page References Category:Nara period Category:Archaeological sites in Japan Category:History of Saga Prefecture Category:Saga (city) Category:Hizen Province Category:Historic Sites of Japan

Charlie Brennan

Charlie Brennan (born 23 September 2005) is a cricketer who plays for Jersey. Cricket career Having been involved with Jersey's cricket performance programme since the age of 10, Brennan was still only 16 when he got his first call-up to the island's senior squad for the ICC T20I World Cup Europe qualifier tournament in October 2021 at Desert Springs Cricket Ground, Almería, Spain. He went on to make his full international debut in the event against Germany on 19 October. Brennan was named Jersey Cricket Young Player of the Year in 2022 after a season which saw him further establish himself in the senior national squad as well as captaining Jersey to victory over Guernsey in the under-18s version of the inter-insular Muratti competition. He scored his first international half-century on 7 July 2023, when he hit 67 not out in the opening contest of the home three-match T20I inter-insular series against neighbours Guernsey, earning himself player of the match honours in the process. Later that month he was part of the Jersey squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier event in Edinburgh, Scotland. The highlight of the tournament for Breenan was scoring 43 in a 28-run win over Denmark as Jersey finished fourth. Switching to the 50-over format in August 2023, Brennan was selected among the Jersey contingent to compete in the Netherlands at the European play-offs for 2024 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup qualification where they finished third in the six-team competition. In September 2023, he was a member of the Jersey team which won their group to reach finals week at the T10 2023 European Cricket Championship in Málaga, Spain. Brennan scored 59 off 26 balls as Jersey defeated Guernsey in the qualifying round to advance straight through to the group final where they beat Belgium. Returning to Málaga in March 2024, Brennan helped his club side, Old Victorians, make it into championship week at the fourth edition of the T10 European Cricket League. He scored 20 off 12 balls in a 76-run opening partnership with international teammate Jonty Jenner as the Jersey team defeated Swiss outfit Olten in the group C final. Football career Brennan has captained the Jersey under-18s football team including leading them to victory in the age-group Muratti final against Guernsey in March 2024. He has also played for the island's under-21s. References External links Category:2005 births Category:Living people Category:Jersey cricketers Category:Jersey Twenty20 International cricketers Category:Place of birth missing (living people)

Murder of Jeevitha Panippan

On 7 July 2008, at Ang Mo Kio West Garden in Singapore, 22-year-old movement operator Pathip Selvan Sugumaran murdered his 18-year-old girlfriend and kindergarten teacher Jeevitha Panippan, who sustained 15 bodily injuries during the stabbing, and three of the wounds led to Jeevitha's death. Pathip was arrested and charged with murder, and during his trial itself, it was revealed that both Jeevitha and Pathip's relationship was deteriorating due to Jeevitha having gone out with many other men, and Jeevitha had once reported to the police that Pathip raped her even though they had consensual sex. According to Pathip, on that night itself, he wanted to give his girlfriend a present and propose to her and forgive her for the infidelity. He even brought along a knife with a plan to threaten her into seeking forgiveness and coming back to him. However, Jeevitha did not do so and instead, she insulted Pathip, stating that her new lover was a better lover and he performed better than Pathip when on bed with her, which caused Pathip to stab her to death in a fit of anger. Pathip was sentenced to death in November 2010, after the High Court rejected his defences of grave and sudden provocation and diminished responsibility and therefore convicted him of murder. Upon his appeal, however, the Court of Appeal found Pathip not guilty of murder, as they accepted that he was indeed being gravely provoked by Jeevitha's insults and it caused him to lose self-control and kill the victim. As a result, in August 2012, Pathip's death sentence and murder conviction were both set aside, and he was instead sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for a lesser charge of manslaughter. Background of Pathip and Jeevitha Pathip Selvan Sugumaran, alias Marsiling Baby or Woodlands Baby, was born in Singapore in 1986. Pathip was the second of four children in his family, and he had an older brother, a younger brother and a younger sister. Pathip's parents divorced when he was only five years old. From 1992 to 1996, Pathip and his two brothers lived at the Sri Ramakrishna Mission Boys’ Home after the divorce and during his childhood, Pathip stayed with his maternal grandmother. In the following years leading up to the murder of Pathip's girlfriend in 2008, Pathip had lived with his mother, stepfather and maternal grandparents. Pathip completed his N-levels and graduated from secondary school, before he enrolled into the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and studied for a diploma in electrical engineering. However, he dropped out from his course in his second year. Afterwards, Pathip served his mandatory two-year National Service as a fireman in the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) before he was discharged in January 2007. He would later go to work as a movement operator in his uncle's company. In December 2007, through a mutual friend Suresh, Pathip first met his girlfriend Jeevitha Panippan (also known as "Jeev" or "Ashley"), who was an 18-year-old kindergarten teacher studying for her O-levels as a private candidate. Pathip and Jeevitha were initially friends before this developed into a romantic relationship, and Pathip did not mind this even though he knew that Jeevitha had up to 16 boyfriends at the time he first met her. As they grew closer, Pathip eventually introduced Jeevitha to his family in April 2008, but Pathip's family disapproved of the couple's relationship. Additionally, Jeevitha often asked Pathip to give her money and the couple's relationship was a defining factor that strained the relationship between Pathip and his family. At one point, in May 2008, Pathip even deferred his application to enroll into a part-time course in Petroleum and Chemical Process Technology at ITE College East and gave Jeevitha the money meant for his own school fee. Fatal stabbing of Jeevitha From May 2008 onwards, the relationship between Pathip and Jeevitha began to deteriorate, and they often got into arguments due to Jeevitha hanging out with multiple men and Pathip, who allegedly grew more possessive of Jeevitha, having caught her on bed several times with other male strangers. Often, they would reconcile each time it happened, and on many occasions, Pathip used a knife to threaten her and Jeevitha would apologize to him and seek forgiveness and the matter would thus come to a close. An ex-boyfriend of Jeevitha had once heard from Jeevitha that Pathip had been possessive of her, and she accused Pathip for pressuring her to have sex with him. Jeevitha's god-brother and friends described Pathip as "possessive" and easily became "jealous" whenever he saw Jeevitha talking or hanging out with other males. On one occasion, Jeevitha and Pathip had unprotected sex, and although Pathip assured the fearful Jeevitha that even if she got pregnant as she feared, Pathip still loved her and would marry her, Jeevitha still went to file a complaint to the police, falsely accusing Pathip of raping her even though their sexual encounter was consensual. Shocked over this, Pathip did not go home after finding the policemen at his doorstep and he tried to contact Jeevitha, although it was through a friend that Pathip got to hear Jeevitha what she had to say. Jeevitha conversed with Pathip and promised to withdraw the complaint but she did not do as she said. According to Pathip, he went to approach Jeevitha's father and asked for his daughter's hand in marriage and told him about Jeevitha's police report, and the father asked to speak to his daughter first. Pathip later surrendered himself to the police and was subsequently released on bail, and the police warned him to keep out of contact with Jeevitha. Although the couple made up, Jeevitha continued to be unfaithful to Pathip and continued to hang out with other men. Pathip, who still forgave Jeevitha from time to time, decided to marry Jeevitha and as a sign of his sincerity, he bought Jeevitha a gold chain for her to wear. On 7 July 2008, a day after he once again caught Jeevitha together with a man in a red shirt (he chanced upon it when visiting his girlfriend), Pathip, who still wanted to marry Jeevitha and forgive her, visited Jeevitha's mother and asked for her approval, telling her how much he loved Jeevitha and wanted to be her husband, and also told Jeevitha's mother how much he had changed from a former gang member to a better person after meeting Jeevitha. According to Jeevitha's mother, she was satisfied with Pathip as a potential son-in-law after observing his "quiet and very courteous" character and sincerity. On that same day, after talking to Jeevitha's mother and meeting Jeevitha (then accompanied by her mother) at a coffee shop in Bishan, Pathip and Jeevitha went outdoors together and as they reached Ang Mo Kio West Garden. Before meeting Jeevitha, Pathip bought a knife and planned to use it to threaten Jeevitha into telling him who was the man in the red shirt, and made her apologize to him. He also bought a Winnie The Pooh correction tape as a reconciliation gift for Jeevitha as he also wished to reconcile with her. However, when Pathip confronted her after the couple reached a power substation opposite a HDB block at Ang Mo Kio West Garden, Jeevitha adamantly refused to admit that she cheated on Pathip on knifepoint, and aside from this, Jeevitha remorselessly told Pathip that her new lover was much better than Pathip and on the bed, the new lover was much more better in having sex than him. These ruthless, humiliating and cold-blooded insults proved to be the fatal and final proverbial straw that broke the camel's back, and it caused Pathip, in a moment of uncontrollable anger, sadness and shame, to raise the knife and mercilessly knifed 18-year-old Jeevitha Panippan to death. After murdering Jeevitha, Pathip removed the gold chain (the same one which he gifted her) from her neck and kissed her on the cheek, and he left the scene. The body of Jeevitha was discovered the next morning after Pathip killed her. According to Dr George Paul, who conducted an autopsy on the victim, he found that Jeevitha sustained a total of 15 stab wounds on her body, and three of them (located at the neck, left chest and left shoulder) had penetrated the heart, left lung, pancreas, stomach and neck, and these three injuries were sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death, and it appeared that the victim was severely maimed during the stabbing itself. Jeevitha's corpse was subsequently cremated at Mandai Crematorium after a short funeral, with friends and family members attending the wake. Pathip's arrest After he stabbed Jeevitha to death, Pathip immediately fled the country and went into hiding at Johor Bahru in neighboring Malaysia. Before that, he took a taxi to Woodlands and asked his mother to meet up with him and bring him a fresh set of clothes. Pathip and his mother took a taxi to Malaysia together and crossed the Woodlands Checkpoint. Pathip later parted ways with his mother, who returned to Singapore alone. A day later, Pathip contacted his family (who all received word of Jeevitha's murder), stating that he wanted to die, but after Pathip's mother persuaded her son that she did not want him to live as a fugitive, Pathip agreed to surrender and he headed to the Woodlands Checkpoint, where he voluntarily gave himself up for the crime, and therefore detained by the Singaporean authorities. On 10 July 2008, three days after the crime, 22-year-old Pathip Selvan Sugumaran was officially charged with murdering 18-year-old Jeevitha Panippan. Under Section 302 of the Singaporean Penal Code, any offender found guilty of murder would be sentenced to death by hanging. Murder trial of Pathip On 2 November 2009, 23-year-old Pathip Selvan Sugumaran officially stood trial for the murder of Jeevitha Panippan. Pathip was represented by Singapore's most famous criminal lawyer Subhas Anandan and Sunil Sudheesan (who was Anandan's nephew), while the prosecution was led by Ng Cheng Thiam and Chan Huimin, and the trial was presided over by Justice Kan Ting Chiu of the High Court. The trial court was told about the tumultuous relationship between Pathip and Jeevitha, and the circumstances that led to Pathip killing Jeevitha. Pathip did not deny that he killed Jeevitha but he raised a two-tier defence against the murder charge. The first was grave and sudden provocation; Pathip's lawyers argued that prior to the murder, the derisive and cold-blooded remarks that Jeevitha cruelly uttered at Pathip about him being inferior to her new lover was particularly hurtful and provocative that it had caused Pathip to lose his self-control and hence killed Jeevitha in a fit of anger. They argued that Pathip never had the intention to kill or cause fatal injuries to Jeevitha since he had plans to marry Jeevitha and was willing to forgive her despite the multiple betrayals he gotten, and even bought her a new correction tape with a cartoon sticker as a gift to mark their reconciliation, and the knife was not meant to cause any harm but to just merely threaten her into seeking forgiveness, but this gone awry with the change of circumstances. However, the prosecution argued that the acts caused by Jeevitha could not have been particularly provocative and Pathip still could exercise self-control and had deliberately attacked Jeevitha and thus asked that the defence of sudden and grave provocation be rejected, and they also argued during their cross-examination of Pathip that his mind could not have "gone blank" when he killed Jeevitha, as he mentioned in a statement that he heard Jeevitha screaming and telling him "I love you" before she died. The second tier of Pathip's defence was diminished responsibility, and Pathip's mental state was heavily debated between both sides. Dr Tommy Tan, a psychiatrist in private practice, represented the defence and stated that Pathip was suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), based on his childhood behaviour and general performance in school and the interviews of Pathip's friends and family members, who all stated that he was short tempered and forgot about stuff whenever he was angry; Pathip's uncle also stated that his nephew had a good work performance but often got into fights during soccer matches, and even Pathip's two supervisors at his uncle's company vouched for his good work performance. Pathip's primary school report stated that he displayed “isolated instances of anger management issues”, while Pathip's secondary school report said that he was playful and restless, easily distracted and dreamy, and that his attitude towards teachers and school authority was indifferent. However, Dr Joshua Kua, a government psychiatrist who represented the prosecution, disagreed with Dr Tan's diagnosis and stated that Pathip did not suffer from any abnormality of the mind. Despite his findings, Dr Kua did not dispute that Pathip truly harboured deep affection for Jeevitha. On 12 November 2010, a year after Pathip stood trial and having heard the case for 11 days, Justice Kan Ting Chiu delivered his verdict. He found that Pathip's defence of grave and sudden provocation should not be accepted, and he explained that the insults may be hurtful to anyone who heard it if placed in the shoes of Pathip, but he felt that the provocation caused by solely the verbal insulting remarks was not particularly grave or sudden enough for Pathip to lose his self-control and kill Jeevitha under an uncontrollable fit of anger, and his claim that his mind had "gone blank" was not consistent with his conduct at the time of the stabbing. Justice Kan similarly rejected the other defence of diminished responsibility, finding that Dr Kua's evidence was more objective and believable, and Dr Tan's diagnosis of Pathip suffering from ADHD should not be relied on. Having rejected Pathip's defences and finding that Pathip had intentionally stabbed Jeevitha, such that the injuries inflicted were sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death, Justice Kan found Pathip guilty of murder and convicted him with pursuant to Section 300(c) of the Penal Code, and sentenced Pathip to the mandatory death penalty. While Pathip was calm during sentencing, Pathip's family members and friends were reportedly shocked and wept at the judgement. Anandan confirmed soon after the ruling that he would appeal against his client's conviction and sentence. Appeal and reprieve In May 2011, seven months after Pathip was sentenced to hang, his appeal was heard before the Court of Appeal. Pathip's lawyer Subhas Anandan argued on behalf of Pathip that the trial judge had erred in convicting Pathip of murder. He brought the court's attention to Pahtip's plan to reconcile with his girlfriend before the murder, and stated that the defence of sudden and grave provocation should be accepted since the murder happened as a result of Jeevitha inflicting cold-hearted and cruel insults to her boyfriend, causing Pathip to feel hurt and angry and hence killed her while losing control of himself, and Anandan therefore asked that the murder conviction should not stand. In July 2012, while Pathip was still appealing against his conviction, the Singapore government announced that they would be introducing amendments in early 2013 to the death penalty laws in Singapore, mainly the introduction of life imprisonment as a minimum punishment for certain degrees of murder and for drug couriers who were convicted of capital drug trafficking. The government also extended a moratorium on all 35 death sentences in Singapore as there was a chance for the prisoners on death row in Singapore to appeal for a reduction of their death sentences. Pathip, who was among these 35 prisoners - 28 for drug trafficking and seven (including Pathip) for murder - on death row, foresaw a potential chance to escape the gallows once the law took effect in 2013, although his appeal against conviction was still processed for hearing at the time of the announcement. On 15 August 2012, the Court of Appeal delivered their judgment in Pathip's appeal. The appellate court's three judges - Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong, and two Judges of Appeal Andrew Phang and V. K. Rajah - unanimously found that Pathip should not be convicted of murder, given that the defence of sudden and grave provocation was successfully raised but wrongfully rejected by the original trial judge Kan Ting Chiu. Explaining their reasons to accept the defence of grave and sudden provocation, Justice Rajah pronounced on behalf of the judges that the verbal insults which Jeevitha cruelly uttered in cold blood at her boyfriend was reasonably provocative, as Pathip harboured a great amount of passionate feelings for Jeevitha and also planned to marry her regardless of her unfaithfulness, and these malicious words (coupled with Jeevitha's persistent behaviour of cheating on Pathip) might have, more than possible, caused Pathip to lose his self-control in the moment of anger and hence stabbed her to death. The judges also agreed that with the principles laid by the 1998 precedent case of Kwan Cin Cheng, a Malaysian who was convicted of the manslaughter of his girlfriend in 1996 due to sudden and grave provocation, the provocation inflicted upon Pathip was indeed grave and sudden, if considered in the mental background of Pathip and in his position. Through the case of Kwan, who was given a life sentence for the killing, the Court of Appeal had ruled back in 1998 that that even words could cause a person to suffer from sudden and grave provocation when killing their victim in a fit of uncontrollable anger. Describing the killing of Jeevitha as "a tragic case of a young couple who had a bitter-sweet relationship that culminated in a homicide", the Court of Appeal concluded that "in the heat of the moment and in the context of the unfortunate couple’s overwhelming emotional turbulence", Pathip had killed Jeevitha under circumstances that fell short of murder as induced by grave and sudden provocation. The second defence of diminished responsibility, however, was still rejected by the appellate court as they accepted the prosecution's psychiatric report and also determined that, even if Pathip had ADHD, his mental responsibility was not diminished. On these grounds, the Court of Appeal found Pathip not guilty of murder and acquitted him, and also overturned the death penalty. Pathip was instead convicted of a lesser charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, also known as manslaughter in Singaporean legal terms. The punishment stipulated for manslaughter was either life imprisonment or alternatively, a fixed jail term of 20 years or less, with a possible fine or caning. On 22 August 2012, Pathip's re-sentencing trial was convened at the Court of Appeal before the same three judges. Pathip's lawyer Sunil Sudheesan argued that Pathip should be given a jail term of ten years, stating that the killing was not premeditated and Pathip had lost his self-control as a result of Jeevitha's cold-blooded and derisive comments. The prosecution, however, pointed out that Pathip had planned the meeting beforehand and even armed himself with a knife before the incident, and asked for a higher sentence due to the aggravating factors of his case. On the same day itself, the Court of Appeal delivered their decision, sentencing Pathip to 20 years' jail. Chief Justice Chan stated that they agreed with the prosecution that Pathip had planned the meeting beforehand and even armed himself with a knife, which "heightened the risk of something disastrous happening", and he described Pathip as an individual prone to violent outbursts when provoked and he was a danger to society in many ways. For this, the appellate court found it was necessitated that Pathip should be "put away for a long time", and hence ordered Pathip to serve 20 years in prison, with the sentence backdated to the date of his arrest. According to Anandan, who was absent from the re-sentencing hearing due to his hospitalization, he wrote in his book that the Court of Appeal had originally wanted to sentence Pathip to the maximum sentence of life imprisonment for the manslaughter charge, but after hearing Sudheesan's mitigation plea that a life sentence would be too harsh in light of the circumstances, the Court of Appeal agreed to not impose a life term and instead, they opted for the second-highest punishment of 20 years in jail. Aftermath After Pathip's death sentence was revoked altogether with the initial murder conviction, 34 death row inmates were left awaiting execution in Singapore as of October 2012. In January 2013, the new death penalty laws officially took effect, removing the mandatory death penalty and introduced life imprisonment as a minimum sentence for murder offenses that did not carry the intention to kill under Sections 300(b) to 300(d), and the inmates on death row for such crimes were given a chance to be re-sentenced. Pathip was originally convicted of a Section 300(c) murder charge, which would have provided him a potential chance to escape the gallows if his appeal against conviction had been unsuccessful. In 2014, Ong's former lawyer Subhas Anandan's book The Best I Could was adapted into a two-season television series, which featured his former cases. The case of Jeevitha's murder and Pathip's trial was featured as the eighth episode of the show's second season. The difference was, Pathip's case was not featured in the book as his trial was still ongoing at the time when Anandan first published his book in 2009. Anandan, who was interviewed in the show, spoke about Pathip's case and explained that like in Pathip's case, a defence of grave and sudden provocation should only stand if an act or verbal remark was particularly provocative in view of the mental background of the accused and circumstances revolving around the event, and he found that Pathip indeed truly loved Jeevitha but it was unfortunate that Jeevitha never cared for him as much as Pathip did, and Pathip was full of contrition and remorse for what happened. In October 2015, Anandan's second and last book, titled It's Easy to Cry, was published nine months after Anandan died from a heart attack (although he completed writing his book before his death at age 67). Anandan, who was reported to have dictated the contents of his book while undergoing kidney dialysis, recounted the case of Pathip, stating that when he first came across the case, Pathip's parents sought his help to represent Pathip, as they came from Marsiling while Anandan came from Sembawang, and Marsiling was formerly a part of Sembawang, where Anandan was a well-known lawyer, and people from Marsiling or Sembawang often came to Anandan for help whenever they or their loved ones got into trouble with the law. Pathip's parents reportedly pleaded with Anandan to not let their son hang for murder even though they understood he had done wrong. Pathip had once told Anandan that he regretted his actions and was willing to face the death sentence for murdering Jeevitha as she was the only girl he ever loved and he was also prepared to face any other consequences for the crime. Anandan also added in his book that based on the facts of the case, he felt that Jeevitha seemed to regard Pathip as a boyfriend she could fool around with and use to get what she wanted, and it was partly a contributing factor to her demise, and her own merciless choice of words in the face of Pathip's threat and tearful profession of love was practically the direct factor which sealed her fate. Anandan also stated that the killing was a clear reminder that people should choose their words carefully as in some situations, words could indeed kill and he felt that people should learn to choose wisely the girlfriends or boyfriends whom they wanted to go out with, and that if a girl did not like him, a boy should learn to leave behind his feelings and look for someone else who loves him, and he hoped that it could avert situations like that of Pathip, who drastically killed a girl over an unfeeling remark when he could have just choose to let go, and Anandan hoped that Pathip could learn his lesson with the lengthy prison time he had to serve as a result of his actions. Anandan also speculated that if Pathip continued to maintain good behaviour in prison, he would be released on parole after around 13 years and would be in his mid-30s at the time of his release. Since 2012, Pathip was serving his 20-year sentence at Changi Prison, with the jail term backdated to the date of his arrest in July 2008. With the possibility of parole for good behaviour, Pathip would be released in November 2021 after completing at least two-thirds of his jail term (equivalent to 13 years and four months). See also Murder of Phang Ai Looi Capital punishment in Singapore List of major crimes in Singapore References Category:Murder in Singapore Category:2008 murders in Singapore Category:July 2008 events in Asia Category:People acquitted of murder Category:Incidents of violence against women Category:Violence against women in Singapore Category:Singaporean people convicted of manslaughter Category:Deaths by stabbing in Singapore Category:People murdered in Singapore Category:Female murder victims Category:Singaporean murder victims Category:Capital punishment in Singapore

Cesare Majoli

thumb Cesare Majoli born Francesco Antonio Majoli (28 February 1746 – 11 January 1823) was an Italian priest, librarian, naturalist and polymath from Forli. He served as a professor of philosophy at the University of Rome, and took a keen interest in natural history and described and illustrated numerous plants and animals especially after returning to Forli. He favoured illustrations to collecting specimens and nearly 6000 watercolours made by him survive in the Forli Municipal Library in Italy. Life and work thumb|left|Dillenia indica drawn by Majoli in the work of John Hill Majoli was born in Forli and entered the Order of the Hieronymites at the age of seventeen and studied theology at Rome, Ferrara (1770) and Bagnacavallo (where he studied under Antonio Lucchesi). One of the inspirations to study natural history was the lectures he attended of Giovanni Domenico Coleti between 1772 and 1773 in Romagna. He was given the name of Cesare upon being inducted at the convent of Montebello (Urbino). He taught theology at Imola and physics in Ferrara (1775) and in 1780 he taught physics in Fano. While in Ferrara he was in the circle of scholars that included Lorenzo Barotti, Gianfrancesco Malfatti, and Alessandro Zorzi. He moved to Rome in 1781 and became chair of philosophy at the university. He taught theology and philosophy and was put in charge of the library of the palace. In 1790 he returned to his hometown of Forli to the convent of San Michele and taught geometry at the Gymnasium. The invasion by the French resulted in the Jacobin Republic (1796) and the suppression of his religious order. In 1803 the local government selected him to help in the establishment of a civic library at Forli but he did not take it up due to eye problems. He had a bad cataract operation in 1814 and his vision was fixed with another surgery in 1818. He then took up the work of setting up the library which is now known as the Aurelio Saffi. He described plants and animals preferring to illustrate them rather than to collect specimens and some of his unpublished works included nearly 600 insects. He conducted some experiments on insect metamorphosis in 1813, producing intermediate forms between larvae and adults in silkworms using higher temperatures. His work on plants included 1800 illustrated plates some included in Dissertatio phytologica in collaboration with brother Angelo Gabrielli . He contributed 10 plates to the book A Decade of Curious and Elegant Trees and Plants by John Hill. He contributed plates to the work of Pietro Orlandi on livestock diseases. He collaborated with others including the Abbot Filippo Luigi Gigli and Gasparo Xuarez. He was also skilled in optics and made microscopes and he was so well known that many naturalists of the period including Andre Thouin, Gaetano Savi, and Ottaviano Tozzetti visited him. Eye problems including a cataract interrupted his researches but he also wrote on pedagogy, entomology, ichthyology and ornithology. A major work over a twenty year period was on the plants and made use of the Linnaean system of binomial names - Plantarum collectio iuxta Linnaeum sistema. References External links Osservazioni fitologiche sopra alcune piante esotiche introdotte in Roma fatte nell’anno 1788 (1789) (Alternate scan) Decade of curious and elegant trees and plants (1786, Italian translation by Majoli of work by John Hill) Category:Italian naturalists Category:1746 births Category:1823 deaths

Justo Garrán Moso

Justo Pastor Román Garrán Moso (1867–1942) was a Spanish Catholic lawyer, publisher and politician, related to Valladolid and Navarre. He owned and managed a local vallisoletano newspaper, Diario Regional (1908–1926). In terms of ideology he was closest to Traditionalism. In terms of politics Garrán approached various right-wing currents, in-between maurismo, Integrism, corporativist Christian Democracy, primoderiverismo and Francoism, yet he was most associated with Carlism. His career climaxed during two terms in the Cortes (1919–1920, 1923); he was also member of the primoderiverista quasi-parliament, Asamblea Nacional Consultiva (1928–1930). He served in the Navarrese self-government, Diputación Foral (1928–1930), and was member of the republican Tribunal de Garantías Constitucionales (1933–1936). Garrán was also the author of few theoretical treaties, dedicated to Church-state relations and to separate Basque-Navarrese legal establishments. Family and youth thumb|160px|left|mother The Garráns have been for generations related to Valladolid. Justo's great-grandfather, Nemesio Garrán Martínez, was regidor of the city, where he represented "artes y oficios"; in the Napoleonic period he voiced against resistance and advocated loyalty to “rey D. José Napoleon I".in 1809 as regidor he co-signed a loyalist order, which claimed that "la resistencia armada es un acto quimérico, irracional, incivico y sórdido", and invited to stand by "su rey D. José Napoleon I", Jorge Sánchez Fernández, Valladolid durante la Guerra de la Indepndencia Española (1808-1814) [PhhD thesis Universidad de Valladolid], Valladolid 202, pp. 203-204 Justo's grandfather, Esteban Garrán Vitores (1797Justo Pastor Garran Moso entry, [in:] Geneaordonez service, available here -1865Boletin Oficial de la Provincia de Valladolid 04.12.66, available here), was "propietario fabricante de sombreros"El Corresponsal 14.12.41, available here and in the 1830s also served as regidor.Boletin Oficial de la Provincia de Valladolid 08.10.36, available here Justo's father, Mauricio Garrán Román (1827–1898),Justo Pastor Garran Moso entry, [in:] Geneaordonez service, available here graduated as engineer; initially posted to Tarragona, he briefly worked as jefe of Obras Públicas in Pamplona and Burgos, until in the mid-1860s he assumed the same role in Barcelona. For some 10 years he was heavily involved in development of its harbor infrastructure and until today he is considered one of key people in its history.compare e.g. The Port, the doorway to Barcelona, [in:] DerelicteBarcelona service, available here In the mid-1880s he moved to Ministerio de Ultramar and then Ministerio de Fomento, in the Caminos, Canales y Puertos section;Mauricio Garrán Román, [in:] Real Academia de la Historia service, available here he also published some works on engineering.he wrote, among minor works, Comentario al pliego de condiciones generales aprobado por el Real decreto de 10 de julio de 1861 (Barcelona 1861), Tratado de la formación de los proyectos de carreteras (Madrid 1862), Memoria elevada a la Dirección General de Obras Públicas por el Ingeniero jefe de 1ª clase D... al cesar en el cargo de Director facultativo de las obras del Puerto de Barcelona (Barcelona 1881) During his service in Navarre, Garrán Román married Josefa María Micaela Moso Navarlaz (1831–1921)Josefa María Micaela Garrán Román entry, [in:] MyHeritage service, available here from Olite. Her ancestors belonged to hidalguia related to Tafalla; the Navarlaz owned more land than the Moso.near Tafalla, Olite, Olleta, Barasoain, and San Martin de Unx Her father, Juan Moso Villanueva,Josefa Maria Michaela Moso Navarlaz, [in:] Geneaordonez service, available here “tesorero de rentas”,“Lo califican de ‘profesión’ ‘Tesorero de rentas’, mas evidentemente es un rico propietario con múltiples fincas y corralizas localizables en Olite”, Diario de Navarra 20.04.1987 acquired prestigious status when following death of her mother he remarried with descendant to Conde de Espoz y Mina.following death of his wife María Navarlaz, Juan Moso re-married with Clementa Irure Espoz, the niece of Francisco Espoz y Mina; as the latter died childless she was the one who inherited the family posessions and the liberal heritage. However, during the second marriage Moso lived on estate of his first wife, in Olite, Pascual Tamburri Beriáin, Materiales para la reconstrucción del archivo de Francisco Espoz y Mina y sus herederos, [in:] Huarte de San Juan 8 (2001), pp. 107-126. One author claims that Garran’s “madre era hermana del conde de Espoz y Mina”, see Pablo Pérez López, Católicos, política e información. Diario Regional de Valladolid, 1931-1980 [PhD thesis Universidad de Valladolid], Valladolid 1992, p. 39; this statement is incorrect Mauricio Garrán Román and Micaela Moso Navarlaz will have 4 children; apart from Justo also Mauricio, María and Josefa.Mauricio Garran Roman, [in:] Geneaordonez service, available here In line with professional assignments of Mauricio the family soon moved to Barcelona, where the young Justo spent his childhood and adolescence; he obtained bachillerato in Ciudad Condal, before they moved to Madrid.Recuerdo y homenaje a don Justo Garrán, fundador de Diario Regional, [in:] Diario Regional 17.11.56, available here In the mid-1880s he enrolled in law at Universidad Central and was an excellent student.already as a 22-year-old, in 1888 he was allowed to deliver a lecture at Real Academia de Jurisprudencia, La Publicidad 26.02.88, available here. He spoke Catalan, French, English, German and Italian, and later subscribed to various newspapers in these languages, Pérez López 1992, p. 39 Garrán Moso graduated in 1891, with his thesis titled La división de poderes. El poder moderador.Garran Moso, Justo entry, [in:] Portal de Archivos Españoles service, available here The same year he was admitted to Colegio de Abogados de Madrid.Garran Moso, Justo entry, [in:] Patrimonio documental del Ilustro Colegio de Abogados de Madrid, available here He was initially employed in the law firm of Germán GamazoRecuerdo y homenaje a don Justo Garrán, fundador de Diario Regional, [in:] Diario Regional 17.11.56, available here (in some sources "despacho Maura-Gamazo"Pérez López 1992, p. 39) before returning to Valladolid to open his own office.in 1900 he was noted as "abogado y acaudalado propietario de Valladolid", El Eco de Navarra 04.09.00, available here thumb|160px|son Mauricio In 1900La Epoca 08.10.00, available here Justo Garrán married a Pamplonesa, Catalina Moso Subiza (1870Catalina Moso Subiza entry, [in:] Geni service, available here-1925Garrán Moso, Justo entry, [in:] Auñamendi Eusko Entziklopedia service, available here). Both were fairly closely related as they had the same grandfather, Juan Moso Villanueva; Justo was his descendant from the first marriage, and Catalina from the second one.Justo’s mother, Josefa Maria Moso Navarlaz, was daughter to Juan Moso Villanueva and his first wife, Maria Navarlaz Navarro. Catalina’s father, Juan Moso Irure, II. Conde de Espoz y Mina, was son to Juan Moso Villanueva and his second wife, Clementa Irure Espoz Her father, II. Conde de Espoz y Mina, was a prestigious Navarrese aristocrat and served as diputado foral in the mid-1870s.Ángel García-Sanz Marcotegui, Políticos-empresarios liberales y compañías en la explotación del bosque del Irati (Navarra) a mediados del siglo XIX, [in:] Príncipe de Viana 65/232 (2004), p. 557 The couple settled in Valladolid, where Justo practiced and owned urban real estates, inherited from his father, though from his maternal ancestors he inherited also some rural estate in Olite. Justo and Catalina had 3 children, born between 1901 and 1912:Justo Pastor Román Garrán Moso entry, [in:] Geni service, available here Mauricio, María and José Garrán Moso.Libertad 29.08.42, available here Both sons engaged in Carlism and served as requetés during the civil war.for Jose see Maria Larraza Micheltorena, Alcaldes de Pamplona durante el franquismo: Un retrato de conjunto, [in:] Memoria y civilizacion 15 (2012), p. 235. For Mauricio (died in 1945) see Javier Ugarte Tellería, La nueva Covadonga insurgente: orígenes sociales y culturales de la sublevación de 1936 en Navarra y el País Vasco, Madrid 1998, ISBN 9788470305313, p. 476 José became a well-known Navarrese politician of early Francoism; he served as alcalde of Pamplona (1940–1941) and FET leaderLibertad 12.09.42, available here and civil governor of Biscay (1941–1942).Libertad 05.09.42, available here None of Justo's grandchildren from Garrán Arraiza, Huarte Garrán and Garrán Sagarra families became a public figure. Early public engagements (until 1919) thumb|left|Valladolid, turn of the centuries Garrán's ascendants were associated with Liberalism. His paternal grandfather commanded liberal militia during the First Carlist War,El Correo Nacional 23.04.38, available here while his father was “un alfonsino declarado”;Pérez López 1992, p. 39 his maternal grandfather was related to the iconic liberal Espoz y Mina family.his maternal granmother’s family were probably Carlists; a Martín Antonio Navarlaz from Berasoain fought in legitimist ranks during the First Carlist War, Ángel García-Sanz Marcotegui, Javier Ruiz Astiz, Militares carlistas navarros (1833-1849), Pamplona 2017, ISBN 9788497693226, p. 405 However, the young Justo did not follow suit. Already during his academic period he co-signed letters which protested alleged anti-religious governmental policy and were published in the Integrist (1885)El Siglo Futuro 01.04.85, available here or Catholic (1888)La Unión Católica 16.11.88, available here papers. Following death of his father, Garrán burnt his liberal books.Pérez López 1992, p. 39 In the 1890s he engaged in local Catholic organisations and emerged as their prominent member; in 1901 in name of Unión de Católicos de Valladolid he was signing various declarations.El Diario Catalan 28.07.01, available here In the 1903 elections he ran for the CortesEl Universo 27.03.03, available here as the Unión de Católicos candidate; he lost.Boletín Oficial de la Provincia de Valladolid 29.04.03, available here In 1905 an Integrist newspaper claimed he would run again, this time as a Carlist candidate;La Epoca 19.07.05, available here it is not clear whether he lost or withdrew. In the early 1900s Garrán engaged in a local daily flavored with Integrism, El Porvenir; at least since 1905 he was member of its “sociedad editora”Recuerdo y homenaje a don Justo Garrán, fundador de Diario Regional, [in:] Diario Regional 17.11.56, available here and at least since 1906 he was its director.Boletin de la Sociedad Catalana de Excursiones 37 (1906), available here However, due to unspecified conflict within board he stepped down in 1907.El Diario de Avila 01.03.07, available here In 1908 and with his own money he set up a new daily, Diario Regional.Santiago Revilla Ramos, Identidad política de El Norte de Castilla y Diario Regional a través de la problemática internacional de los primeros años 20 (1920-1923), [in:] José Manuel Aldea Celada, Paula Ortega Martínez, Iván Pérez Miranda, Mª de los Reyes de Soto García (eds.), Historia, identidad y alteridad. Actas del III Congreso Interdisciplinar de Jóvenes Historiadores, Salamanca 2012, ISBN 9788494021435, p. 577 It adhered to intransigent Catholic line and formed part of so-called “buena prensa”; according to contemporary scholar it advanced clericalism.Revilla Ramos 2012, p. 577 Diario soon became a popular Valladolid newspaper; with the circulation of 5,000 it was second only to its main competitor, El Norte de Castilla, owned by a liberal political Santiago Alba.both periodicals were distributed across all Castile, Diario mostly by subscription, Norte by street sales and post. Diario over time grew from 4 to 6 pages, Revilla Ramos 2012, pp. 578-579 Garrán did not manage his newspaper on the commercial basis; he envisaged it as part of a religious mission,and “instrumento para formar la corriente de opinión católica vallisoletana”, Revilla Ramos 2012, p. 577 carefully vetted adverts in terms of morality and covered periodic debts with his own money.Pérez López 1992, p. 56 It is not clear whether Diario supported any specific political current. Apparently some readers associated it with Traditionalism; in 1910 the Carlist jefé regional thought it necessary to declare Diario Regional an “enemigo nuestro”, called all Carlists to stop reading it and Carlist newspapers to stop reprinting its articles.El Correo Español 08.04.10, available here thumb|University of Valladolid Having turned 40 Garrán was already a local prestigious vallisoletano figure. Since 1900 he was related to the local Universidad Literaria de Valladolid, first in Claustro de DoctoresBoletín Oficial de la Provincia de Valladolid 10.01.10, available here but in 1914 he was nominated catedrático numerario de derecho mercantil.Revista general de enseñanza y bellas artes 15.05.14, available here He was in executive of numerous charity initiatives (like Patronado de Niños Desamparados de Valladolid),Memoria. Patronato de Niños Desamparados, Valladolid, available here lay Catholic organisations (he served as secretary of Apostolado de Oración in Valladolid)El Siglo Futuro 28.10.05, available here and other associations (e.g. he remained active in the local branch of Liga Anti-duelista).El Lábaro 23.05.05, available here As owner of numerous plots in the city,Garrán was mentioned in the press as owner of numerous plots or estates, e.g. Calle Duque de la Victoria, see Boletín Oficial de la Provincia de Valladolid 22.04.08, available here, at Calle Maria de la Molina, see Boletín Oficial de la Provincia de Valladolid 23.05.10, available here, at Calle de Gamazo, see Boletín Oficial de la Provincia de Valladolid 08.05.15, available here, at Calle San Juan de Díos, see Boletín Oficial de la Provincia de Valladolid 02.01.19, available here, or at Calle de Santiago, which led to conflict over expropriation related to construction of access road, leading to Academia de Caballería, see Boletín Oficial de la Provincia de Valladolid 28.11.24, available here since 1907 he served also as vicepresidente of Asociación de Propietarios de Fincas Urbanas;Boletín Oficial de la Provincia de Valladolid 23.09.07, available here. Garran and his wife financed the construction of new Jesuit monastery at Calle Ruiz Hernandez, next to the church. It is not clear whether he also donated the plot, see Revuelta González 1991, p. 866 in 1915 he entered the board of Banco Castellano.Revista general de enseñanza y bellas artes 15.05.14, available here In the early 1910s he co-founded and animated the local branch of Acción Social Popular,Correo de Mallorca 31.08.11, available here though it was only in 1916 that he entered its Junta directiva.Revista católica de cuestiones sociales 6 (1919), available here In 1918 he purchased El PorvenirLa Acción 02.02.18, available here and merged it with Diario Regional.Recuerdo y homenaje a don Justo Garrán, fundador de Diario Regional, [in:] Diario Regional 17.11.56, available here Cortes deputy (1919-1923) thumb|left|Congress of Deputies, 1910s During the 1919 general elections Garrán fielded his candidature for Congress of Deputies, yet he was not formally associated with any political grouping. Some papers referred to him as to a “maurista”,La Epoca 19.05.19, available here member of a splinter right-wing faction of the decomposing Conservative Party, led by Antonio Maura. Others presented him as a candidate “de Acción Social Católica”.El Día 02.06.19, available here However, he was most frequently presented as “católico independiente”see Garrán’s 1919 ticket at the official Cortes service, available here or simply as a Catholic politician.El Día 24.05.19, available here Garrán fared far worse than the maurista candidate Julio Pimentel and the liberal one Santiago Alba, but he narrowly managed to defeat another liberal competitor, Antonio Royo Villanova;El Castellano 03.06.19, available here he gathered 8.907 votes out of 22.491 votes in total.see the official Cortes service, available here His tenure lasted slightly longer than a year, as the chamber was dissolved in 1920. During this period he barely made himself known, not a single time mentioned in the press.he was rather noted for his extra-parliamentarian lobbying, in 1920 related to irrigation works in Castile, Boletin del Instituto de Radiactividad 1920, available here Prior to the 1920 elections Garrán was expected to renew his bid from Valladolid,El Universo 30.10.20, available here though according to some titles as “católico regionalista” he would rather run for the senate.La Epoca 31.12.20, available here, Ejercito y Armada 01.01.21, available here Eventually he did not compete for the lower chamber, while it is not clear whether he took part in behind-the-scenes negotiations about the upper one. In the early 1920s he engaged in various initiatives calibrated as efforts to defuse social conflict by means of Christian teaching. He lectured in Casa Social Católica,El Debate 21.01.18, available here spoke at “mitin social popular”,El Mundo 05.03.20, available here delivered address at the rally of ACNDP in Madrid.La Epoca 03.03.20, available here In 1922 he was among co-founders of Partido Social Popular,Pérez López 1992, p. 82 yet he did not assume any formal role in the party. However, according to some scholars in the early 1920s he rather moved from nascent Christian Democratic format to corporativismo.Pérez López 1992, p. 83 In 1923 he publishedas "profesor de la Real de Jurisprudencia y Legislación de Madrid" Apuntes histórico críticos sobre las regalías de la corona,Justo Garrán y Moso, Apuntes histórico críticos sobre las regalías de la corona, Madrid 1923 a treaty on relations between the state and the Church;the work available online at Biblioteca Digital Hispanica service here the message was that the 1851 concordat was outdated and a new one was needed.Revista Mariana 12 (1923), available here thumb|Tafalla, 1920s In the last general elections held during the restoration era, in 1923, Garrán again appeared as “católico independente”,El Año Político 1923, available here though some thought him "afín a mauristas".Angel García-Sanz Marcotegui, Elites económicas y políticas en la Restauración. La diversidad de las derechas navarras, [in:] Historia Contemporánea 23 (2001), p. 616 This time he decided to compete not in Valladolid, but in the Navarrese Tafalla, the electoral district which included his native Olite.until then his only identified link with Olite and Tafalla, apart from personal relations and inheritance of maternal landholdings, was his co-ownership of La Electra Tafalla-Olite, a small power-generation company based on a hydro-installation on the Arga river in Andión, near Mendigorría. However, in the early 1920s the installation has been sold and it is not clear whether Garrán retained either shares or influence in the business, José María Jimeno Juro, Sociedad de Corralizas y Electra de Artajona. De la vida tradicional a la industrial, [in:] Gerónimo de Uztariz 16 (2000), p. 146 His candidature was floated by the local Integrist politician José Sánchez Marco, and got endorsed by the Integrists.Fernando Mikelarena Peña, Las posturas de la derecha tradicionalista y conservadora Navarra entre 1929 y 1940 en relación con la reintegración foral, [in:] Historia Constitucional 22 (2021), p. 415 He ran under the "Dios, Patria y Fueros" mottoplease note that "Dios, Patria y Fueros" was close to, yet significantly distinct from the Carlist "Dios, Patria, Fueros, Rey". Though Garran systematically diplayed attachment to religious (Dios), patriotic (Patria) and foralist (Fueros) values, not a single case of him endorsing the Carlist dynastic claim has been identified and declared himself defender of Navarrese foralism. Initially he was pitted against a Carlist, Esteban Martínez-Velez;Garrán Moso, Justo entry, [in:] Auñamendi Eusko Entziklopedia service, available here eventually the latter admitted that Garrán was “natural del país” and “católico-fuerista”, and withdrew in his favor. Also the conservative datista candidate Conde del Vado withdrew in favor of Garran.Jesus M. Fuente Langas, Los procesos electorales de 1923 en Navarra, [in:] Príncipe de Viana 15 (1993), p. 450 Eventually he competed against a liberal garciaprietista candidate Pedro Arza Uriz and emerged decisively victorious,he got 5594 votes versus 3525 votes of Arza, Fuente Langas 1993, p. 450 having gathered 5.800 votes.see his 1923 ticket at the official Cortes service, available here This time his tenure in the Cortes was even shorter; he took the oath in May, but already in September the Primo de Rivera coup terminated the period of liberal democracy, resulting in dissolution of the parliament. Primoderiverista (1923-1931) thumb|160px|left|Diario Regional (1923) Garrán with no reservations voiced in support of the dictatorship. In 1924 he was among co-founders of the Valladolid branch of Unión Patriótica (UP), the primoderiverista quasi-party.Pérez López 1992, p. 41. According to other authors, he was merely among the first ones who joined the party, Guillermo A. Pérez Sánchez, Pablo Pérez López, Ricardo M. Martin de la Guardia, Juan A. Cano García, Parlamentarios vallisoletanos en la segunda Restauración (1901-1923), [in:] Investigaciones históricas: Época moderna y contemporánea 15 (1995), p. 86 He took part in numerous local propaganda rallies which backed the Directorio, and as owner of Diario Regional he unequivocally promoted the new regime.La Correspondencia Militar 27.06.24, available here However, since he kept running the newspaper as part of an apostolic pursuit, it was generating increasing losses that Garrán found more and more difficult to absorb. Eventually, following 18 years he withdrew from the project. In 1926 (some sources claim that in 1927Revilla Ramos 2012, p. 581) he sold the business to a newly set company, Diario Regional S.A.; its ownership was vastly dispersed among numerous members of local bourgeoisie; he retained the largest share of 4.8%.Pérez López 1992, p. 61 In the mid-1920s Garrán renewed his relations with Navarre. In 1924 he published an articlein Diario de Navarra which advocated a Navarrese UP policy as not only maintenance of separate local establishments, but also restoration of the lost ones and creating new bodies; he called for a corporative regional parliament named Junta General del Reino. Present-day scholar considers the project “en la órbita del foralismo tradicionalista” and notes that it surely must have clashed with centralizing vision of the Directorio, which led to conflicts between Madrid and Pamplona over the new Estatuto Municipal and so-called cupo.Mikelarena Peña 2021, p. 416 However, this did not lead to deterioration of Garrán's position within the regime structures. The Navarrese UP branch launched his candidature for Diputación Foral, the local self-government, at the time its members appointed by the Ministry of Interior. He received support from 28 local ayuntamientosGarrán Moso, Justo entry, [in:] Auñamendi Eusko Entziklopedia service, available here and in 1928 he was nominated as representative of the Tafalla merindad.Idoia Estornés Zubizarreta, La contrucción de una nacionalidad vasca. El Autonomismo de Eusko-Ikaskuntza (1918-1931), Donostia 1990, p. 193 His first step in the office was wiring the message of support to Primo.Garrán Moso, Justo entry, [in:] Auñamendi Eusko Entziklopedia service, available here The same year the Diputación delegated him to Asamblea Nacional Consultiva, the quasi-parliament set by the regime.Mikelarena Peña 2021, p. 415 thumb|Garrán in La Conciliación, 1931according to the original capture, Garrán is standing second from left. However, the man in question appears to be in his 40s or 50s, while Garrán at the time was in his mid-60s. Perhaps he is the man sitting second from left Though he continued with Valladolid-related roles in Asociación de Propietarios de Fincas Urbanas and Banco Castellano,El Financiero 08.03.29, available here in the late 1920s Garrán got increasingly engaged also in the Navarrese business. In 1929 he ascended to presidency of Federación Católico-Social de Navarra (FCSN),La Rioja 01.10.29, available here. His predecessors were Luis Elio (1910-1912), Gabriel Zabaleta (1912-1916), Esteban Dean (1916-1924), and Javier Martínez de Morentín (1924-1929), most of them Carlists or related to Carlism, Javier María Pejenaute Goñi, Desarollo del cooperativismo agrario navarro desde le Federación a la Confederación (1910-1917), [in:] Principe de Viana 50/188 (1989), p. 679 a powerful regional agricultural organisation, controlled by mid-size and large terratenientes; it grouped 99 Sindicatos Agrícolas or Cajas Rurales and had 13,291 members.Emilio Majuelo Gil, Ángel Pascual Bonis, Del catolicismo agrario al cooperativismo empresarial: setenta y cinco años de la Federación de Cooperativas navarras, 1910-1985, Pamplona 1991, ISBN 8474798949, p. 186 He also lobbied for setup of a landholders’ organization, which would materialize in early 1931 as Asociación de Propietarios Terratenientes de Navarra,Mikelarena Peña 2021, p. 415, Garrán Moso, Justo entry, [in:] Auñamendi Eusko Entziklopedia service, available here and entered the executive of Sociedad de Socorros Mutuos "La Conciliación".also León Sanz 2015, p. 422. "La Conciliación" was intended as an organisation grouping both employers and employees, and was supposed to provide a platform for sorting out labor conflicts. However, in the early 1930s "ya habia perdido su capacidad arbitral y funcionaba como una sociedad de socorros mutuos", Javier Dronda Martínez, Con Cristo o contra Cristo. Religión y movilización antirepublicana en Navarra (1931-1936), Tafalla 2013, ISBN 9788415313311, pp. 160-161 The fall of Primo marked a turn for the worse; in 1930 he lost the seat both in DiputaciónMikelarena Peña 2021, p. 415 and in Asamblea;Mikelarena Peña 2021, pp. 415-416 local press criticised Garrán for his support for the dictatorship.the case of La Voz de Navarra, see Garrán Moso, Justo entry, [in:] Auñamendi Eusko Entziklopedia service, available here His presidency in FCSN expired either in 1930replaced by Esteban Ezcurra, Emilio Majuelo Gil, Ángel Pascual Bonis, Del catolicismo agrario al cooperativismo empresarial: setenta y cinco años de la Federación de Cooperativas navarras, 1910-1985, Madrid 1991, ISBN 8474798949, pp. 474-475 or in 1931.Mikelarena Peña 2021, p. 415 In anticipation of forthcoming general elections, in February 1931 he was listed as one of prospective Pamplonese candidates (as “católico independiente”) to the Cortes.Ahora 13.02.31, available here Carlist (1931-1936) thumbnail|left|Carlist standard In the newly established Second Republic initially Garrán was busy engaged against the secular governmental policy. In 1931 he signed numerous protest letters, either on his own behalf – e.g. in relation to would-be expulsion of religious orders,La Correspondencia Militar 03.06.21, available here, also El Siglo Futuro 09.09.31, available here or in name of La Conciliación;Estornés Zubizarreta 1990, p. 448 the same year he joined Asociación Defensora de Religiosos Vasco-Navarros.La Voz de Navarra 27.09.31, available here, also Dronda Martínez 2013, p. 143 At the time a plan for a Basque-Navarrese autonomous region was widely discussed. Its first version was drafted by Socieded de Estudios Vascos, the organisation where he hold membership;Idioia Estornés Zubizarreta, La Sociedad de Estudios Vascos. Aportación de Eusko Ikaskuntza a la Cultura Vasca, Donostia 1983, ISBN 848624000X, p. 60 Garrán supported it and its modified version, named "Estatuto de Estella".Estornés Zubizarreta 1990, p. 423 However, once the statute has been rejected by the republican Cortes and appointed comisiones gestoras came out with a new draft, he firmly spoke against it; in his view this "estatuto nacionalista"La Nacion 25.10.32, available here promoted separatism and stripped the would-be autonomy of defensive measures versus the Madrid-advanced secularization;“Garrán apoyó el Estatuto Vasco-Navarro en sus versiones de Estella o de las Gestoras enmendado para conformar un espacio autónomo católico .... El mismo 19 de junio de 1932, día de la Asamblea de representantes municipales en la que se iba a debatir, se posicionó radicalemente en contra del Estatuto vasconavarro”, Mikelarena Peña 2021, p. 416 in 1932 Navarre opted out of the scheme. In the early 1930s Garrán neared Carlism. In May 1932 he took part in a Valladolid meeting, which formally set up a regional branch of the united Carlist organisation, Comunión Tradicionalista.Pérez López 1992, p. 156 Later he presided over Carlist rallies in the city, e.g. in the local theatreEl Castellano 27.02.33, available here or opening new premises.El Siglo Futuro 19.03.34, available here In 1933 he entered Consejo de Administración of Editorial Tradicionalista S.A., the Carlist publishing house.El Siglo Futuro 12.12.33, available here The same year Junta Regional Tradicionalista de Pamplona nominated him as candidate to Tribunal de Garantías Constitucionales,La Nacion 28.08.33, available here where he was elected from Navarre.together with Pradera they outclassed other candidates, Garrán Moso, Justo entry, [in:] Auñamendi Eusko Entziklopedia service, available here. Pradera was elected as vocal, and Garran as suplente, Dronda Martinez 2013, p. 355. Garrán did not play any meaningful role in the Tribunal. In November 1933 as vocal suplementario he was to inspect together with Pradera 2 cases related to Navarre, but he is not listed as the author of pronouncement in any of these questions. His only intervention is not related to constitutonal questions; in September 1935 he objected to spending 215,000 pesetas on renovation of the Tribunal building, since it was not the property of the Tribunal. In the volume, which documents proceedings of the Tribunal, Garrán is mentioned 4 times (as “D. Justo Garrán Monos”); in comparison, another member elected from Navarre, Pradera, is mentioned 463 times, see José Urosa Sánchez, Enrique San Miguel Pérez, Ignacio Ruiz Rodríguez, Francisco Marhuenda García (eds.), El Tribunal de Garantías Constitucionales de la II República. Colección Documental, Madrid 1999, ISBN 8445117149, pp. 71, 76, 79, 398 In 1934 he gave lectures on Carlist doctrine, printed in the party newspaper El Pensamiento Navarro,Mikelarena Peña 2021, p. 415 served as presidente honorario of Centro Tradicionalista in Valladolid,El Siglo Futuro 22.05.34, available here and took part in a broadly-designed scheme of Traditionalist lectures across the country; he was assigned to a section dedicated to “orientación general”.with Rodezno, Bilbao, Larramendi, Diaz Aguado, Requejo, and Sivatte, El Siglo Futuro 29.11.34, available here However, according to some scholars he merely “se integró informalmente en el tradicionalismo”;Mikelarena Peña 2021, p. 415 some maintain that Garrán “no se declaró nunca carlista”,Pérez López 1992, p. 41 and some list him either among the IntegristsEstornés Zubizarreta 1990, p. 478 or as part of generic right.like José Felix de Lequerica or Rafael Aizpún, Estornés Zubizarreta 1983, p. 60; one scholar counted him among "los principales dirigentes del catolicismo social navarro", Dronda Martinez 2013, p. 240 thumb|opening of Garrán-funded school in Olite, 1935 (he is marked with X)the school in question was Escuela de San Francisco; it formed part of the Escuelas Católicas network, developed thanks to lenient application of republican secularization laws by centre-right governments in 1934-1935. In one version the school was built “con la ayuda de Justo Garrán”, Carmen Jusué Simonena, Francisco Javier Corcín Ortigosa, Encuesta etnográfica de Olite (Navarra). Datos geográficos. Culturización, [in:] María Amor Beguiristain Gúrpide (ed.), Contribución al atlas etnográfico de Vasconia: investigaciones en Alava y Navarra, Donostia 1990, ISBN 8487471013, p. 546. Another source claims that the school was set up “en un edificio cedido por Justo Garrán”, Nuestro centro y historia, [in:] CPEIP Príncipe de Viana service, available here. The school closed in 1950. In 1935according to some sources the book, or its previous version, was published in 1930 by Editorial Guipuzcoana, see here Garrán published in Pamplonain Editorial Aramburu a 300-page work, titled El Sistema Foral de Navarra y Provincias Vascongadas.available online on BiNaDi here. Its first version was his address at a conference of 1932, Recuerdo y homenaje a don Justo Garrán, fundador de Diario Regional, [in:] Diario Regional 17.11.56, available here; the online version available at Biblioteca Navarra Digital here It was a historiographic and juridical treaty on separate Basque-Navarrese legal establishments. Tailored as a response to Basque nationalist designs,Mikelarena Peña 2021, p. 417 stained by “los principios radicales y marxistas”,Mikelarena Peña 2021, p. 418 it advanced the vision of two separate paths. In case of Vasconia, Garrán advocated Junta General and Diputacion Foral for every province and the regional Consejo Vascongado, with sort of auxiliary role and minor legislative powers; the proposal was entirely incompatible with the project of Basque autonomy, at the time processed by the parliament. In case of Navarre, Garrán recommended re-establishment of Consejo Foral Administrativo as the regional executive. By scholars the scheme is described as “en la órbita del tradicionalismo”.Mikelarena Peña 2021, p. 415 The author called all Basques and Carlists to co-operate to bring the scheme to life.Mikelarena Peña 2021, p. 417 The work barely made an impact; though noticed in Navarrese papers, it was ignored among the Basque nationalists and the Madrid legislators. Last years (1936 and afterwards) thumb|160px|left|Sofizmas y Razones During the July Coup Garrán resided in Valladolid, the city easily seized by the rebels. According to his daughter, during the mayhem that followed he sheltered numerous left-wingers in his house.Pérez López 1992, pp. 41-42, 207 In August 1936 Junta Central Carlista de Guerra de Navarre, the regional wartime Carlist executive, nominated him to Comisión para la Reintegración Foral.Mikelarena Peña 2021, p. 416 The task of this body was to work out the scheme of Basque-Navarrese status in the new Spain, yet there is no further information either on its works or on Garrán's role. In February 1937 general Dávila nominated him president of Tribunal Tutelar de Menores de Pamplona,Boletin Oficial de la Provincia de Caceres 04.02.37, available here a Navarrese corrective institution for minors; he would hold this position until death.Libertad 29.08.42, available here In August 1937 a “Justo Garrán y Moso” was officially listed as alférez provisional.to be moved from 7. Cuerpo de Ejército to Regimiento de Caballería Farnesio 10., BOE 302, 18.08.37, p. 2918. It is not clear whether the 70-year-old was assigned a honorary rank or the person in question was someone else, e.g. one of his relatives, though no other “Justo Garrán y Moso” has been identified There is no further information on his public activities, either in politics or in business, except few isolated press notes on his taking part in Carlism-flavored cultural events.e.g. in December 1937 in Vitoria, Pensamiento Alaves 14.12.37, available here In 1939 Garrán published book, Sofismas y Razones. Del ateísmo legal a la restauración católica.available online on Biblioteca Digital de Castilla y Leon service, available here The 280-page pamphlet, approved by ecclesiastic censhorship, was continuation of his 1923 work, Apuntes histórico críticos sobre las regalías de la corona, though this time the author focused mostly on culture and education in relations between the state and the Church. Formally fully aligned with propaganda of the emerging Francoist regime, the book contained numerous references to “glorioso Movimiento Nacional”Recuerdo y homenaje a don Justo Garrán, fundador de Diario Regional, [in:] Diario Regional 17.11.56, available here and “el illustre Caudillo”.Justo Garrán, Sofismas y Razones. Del ateísmo legal a la restauración católica, Pamplona 1939, p. 239 In terms of content, it was a call to do away with the 19th-century concordat and with all the secular republican legislation and to “reanudar la observancia de las festividades religiosas, dignificar el matrimonio cristiano y sanear con toda eficacia la enseñanza”.Garrán 1939, p. 239 In terms of detailed solutions Garrán refrained from any suggestions, though the chapter La solución futura advanced a vision of friendly partnership between the state and the Church.Garrán 1939, pp. 239-244 In Falangist press the work was greeted with a lukewarm welcome as well-researched, but generally outdated.Libertad 26.05.39, available here thumb|building of former Garrán-funded school in Olite, present view At the turn of the decades Garrán withdrew into privacy, and it was his son José who briefly emerged as holder of high administrative positions in Navarre and Biscay. Justo limited himself to publishing few pieces in a Carlist periodical La Avalancha;see e.g. La Avalancha 24.05.39, available here, La Avalancha 24.02.40, available here he was last recorded in public discourse in 1941, as the author of an article on so-called ley paccionada,Cristobal Robles Muñoz, Católicos y cuestión foral. La crisis de 1893-1894, [in:] Principe de Viana 10 (1988), p. 396 a Navarre-related regulation introduced 100 years earlier.La ley de 1841, [in:] Príncipe de Viana 1941 Until death he presided over few local Catholic organisations.president of Consejo Particular de las Conferencias de San Vicente Paúl and president of Junta Pro-Javier, La Avalancha 08.09.42, available here Garrán's passing away was not acknowledged in nationwide press; local Pamplona and Valladolid titles published rather brief obituary articles.D. Justo Garrán, [in:] Diario De Navarra 29.09.42, also La Avalancha 08.09.42 Later his name went into almost total oblivion; except a large 1957 article in Diario Regional, which hailed Garrán as the founder of the daily,Recuerdo y homenaje a don Justo Garrán, fundador de Diario Regional, [in:] Diario Regional 17.11.56, available here he disappeared from public discourse. Today his pamphlets might appear in bibliographic listings in works on fuerismosee e.g. Floren Aoiz, La vieja herida. De la conquista española al Amejoramiento Foral, Tafalla 2002, ISBN 9788481362572, p. 447 or state-Churchsee e.g. Rafael Sanz de Diego, Medio siglo de relaciones Iglesia-Estado el cardenal Antolín Monescillo y Viso (1811-1897), Madrid 1979, ISBN 9788485281220, p. LXXIV relations; he earned very brief biographical pieces in few online encyclopediasfor Real Academia de la Historia see here, for Gran Enciclopedia Navarra see here, for Auñamendi Eusko Entziklopedia see here and in one historiographic dictionary.Angel García-Sanz Marcotegui, Diccionario biográfico de los diputados forales de Navarra (1840-1931), Pamplona 1996, ISBN 9788423515523 See also Traditionalism Carlism Integrism Footnotes Further reading Jesus M. Fuente Langas, Los procesos electorales de 1923 en Navarra, [in:] Príncipe de Viana 15 (1993), pp. 445–456 Fernando Mikelarena Peña, Las posturas de la derecha tradicionalista y conservadora Navarra entre 1929 y 1940 en relación con la reintegración foral, [in:] Historia Constitucional 22 (2021), pp. 395–436 Pablo Pérez López, Católicos, política e información. Diario Regional de Valladolid, 1931-1980 [PhD thesis Universidad de Valladolid], Valladolid 1992 Pablo Pérez López, Católicos, política e información. Diario Regional de Valladolid, 1931-1980, Valladolid 1994, ISBN 9788477624127 Guillermo A. Pérez Sánchez, Pablo Pérez López, Ricardo M. Martin de la Guardia, Juan A. Cano García, Parlamentarios vallisoletanos en la segunda Restauración (1901-1923), [in:] Investigaciones históricas: Época moderna y contemporánea 15 (1995), pp. 81–95 External links Garrán at Real Academia de la Historia service Garrán at Auñamendi Eusko Entziklopedia service Garrán at Gran Enciclopedia Navarra service Category:Academic staff of the University of Valladolid Category:Arbitrators Category:Carlists Category:Complutense University of Madrid alumni Category:Members of the Congress of Deputies of the Spanish Restoration Category:People from Olite Category:People from Valladolid Category:Politicians from Navarre Category:Roman Catholic activists Category:School founders Category:Spanish anti-communists Category:Spanish bankers Category:Spanish far-right politicians Category:Spanish jurists Category:Spanish newspaper publishers (people) Category:Spanish landowners Category:Spanish propagandists Category:Spanish people of the Spanish Civil War (National faction) Category:Spanish political philosophers Category:Spanish Roman Catholics Category:20th-century Spanish lawyers

Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup

The Afghanistan national cricket team is one of the full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), they became an affiliate member of ICC from 2001, and were granted associate membership in the 2013. In 2017, Afghanistan was inducted as a full member. The team qualified for their first T20 World Cup in 2010, after winning the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, they have qualified for every edition of the tournament since then. In six editions that they have participated, the team has 7 wins in 24 matches. T20 World Cup record ICC T20 World Cup recordQualification recordYearRoundPosition 2007Did not qualify Did not participate 2009 2010 Group stage 12/12 2 0 2 0 0 Nowroz Mangal 7 6 1 0 0 2012 11/12 2 0 2 0 0 Nowroz Mangal 9 8 1 0 0 2014 First round 14/16 3 1 2 0 0 Mohammad Nabi 9 7 2 0 0 2016 Super 10 9/16 7 4 3 0 0 Asghar Afghan 9 5 2 0 2 2021 Super 12 7/16 5 2 3 0 0 Mohammad Nabi Did not participate (qualified automatically) 2022 Super 12 12/16 5 0 3 0 2 Mohammad Nabi 2024 Qualified Rashid KhanTotal0 Titles6/82471502 — 3426602 Teamwise record Opponent M W L T+W T+L NR Win % First played 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.00 2022 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.00 2014 3 0 3 0 0 0 0.00 2012 2 2 0 0 0 0 100 2014 3 0 3 0 0 0 0.00 2010 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.00 2022 1 1 0 0 0 0 100 2021 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.00 2014 2 0 1 0 0 1 0.00 2021 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.00 2021 2 2 0 0 0 0 100 2021 2 0 2 0 0 0 0.00 2010 2 0 2 0 0 0 0.00 2016 1 1 0 0 0 0 100 2016 1 1 0 0 0 0 100 2016Total 247 15 00229.17 -Source: Last Updated: 4 November 2022 2010 World Twenty20 Squad Nawroz Mangal (c) Asghar Afghan Dawlat Ahmadzai Raees Ahmadzai Noor Ali Zadran Mirwais Ashraf Hamid Hassan Mohammad Nabi Gulbadin Naib Nasratullah Nasrat Shabir Noori Karim Sadiq (wk) Shafiqullah (wk) Mohammad Shahzad (wk) Samiullah Shenwari Shapoor Zadran Results EventGroup stage (Group C)Super 8sSemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResult RankOppositionResult RankOppositionResultOppositionResult2012L by 7 wicketsL by 59 runs3Did not advanceGroup stageSource: ESPNcricinfo 2012 World Twenty20 Squad Nawroz Mangal (c) Karim Sadiq (vc, wk) Javed Ahmadi Mohammad Nasim Baras Izatullah Dawlatzai Hamid Hassan Mohammad Nabi Gulbadin Naib Shafiqullah (wk) Mohammad Shahzad (wk) Samiullah Shenwari Asghar Afghan Dawlat Zadran Najibullah Zadran Shapoor Zadran Results EventGroup stage (Group A)Super 8sSemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResult RankOppositionResult RankOppositionResultOppositionResult2012L by 23 runsL by 116 runs3Did not advanceGroup stageSource: ESPNcricinfo 2014 World Twenty20 Squad Mohammad Nabi (c) Asghar Afghan Aftab Alam Mirwais Ashraf Hamza Hotak Nawroz Mangal Gulbadin Naib Karim Sadiq (wk) Shafiqullah (wk) Mohammad Shahzad (wk) Samiullah Shenwari Najib Taraki Dawlat Zadran Najibullah Zadran Shapoor Zadran Results EventFirst stage (Group A)Super 10SemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResult RankOppositionResult RankOppositionResultOppositionResult2014L by 9 wicketsW by 7 wicketsL by 9 runs3Did not advanceFirst stageSource: ESPNcricinfo 2016 World Twenty20 Squad Asghar Afghan (c) Usman Ghani Amir Hamza Hamid Hassan Rashid Khan Mohammad Nabi Gulbadin Naib Karim Sadiq (wk) Shafiqullah Shafaq (wk) Mohammad Shahzad (wk) Samiullah Shenwari Noor Ali Zadran Dawlat Zadran Najibullah Zadran Shapoor Zadran Results EventFirst stage (Group B)Super 10 (Group 1)SemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResult RankOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResult RankOppositionResultOppositionResult2016W by 14 runsW by 6 wicketsW by 59 runs1L by 6 wicketsL by 37 runsL by 15 runsW by 6 runs5Did not advanceSuper 10Source: ESPNcricinfo 2021 T20 World Cup Squad Mohammad Nabi (c) Fareed Ahmad Sharafuddin Ashraf Usman Ghani Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) Hamid Hassan Karim Janat Rashid Khan Gulbadin Naib Hashmatullah Shahidi Mohammad Shahzad (wk) Naveen-ul-Haq Mujeeb Ur Rahman Najibullah Zadran Hazratullah Zazai Results EventSuper 12 (Group 2)SemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResult RankOppositionResultOppositionResult2021W by 130 runsL by 5 wicketsW by 62 runsL by 66 runsL by 8 wickets4Did not advanceSuper 12Source: ESPNcricinfo 2022 T20 World Cup Squad Mohammad Nabi (c) Najibullah Zadran (vc) Fareed Ahmad Qais Ahmad Fazalhaq Farooqi Usman Ghani Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) Rashid Khan Gulbadin Naib Azmatullah Omarzai Darwish Rasooli Mohammad Saleem Naveen-ul-Haq Mujeeb Ur Rahman Ibrahim Zadran Results EventSuper 12 (Group 1)SemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResult RankOppositionResultOppositionResult2022L by 5 wicketsMatch abandonedMatch abandonedL by 6 wicketsL by 4 runs6Did not advanceSuper 12Source: ESPNcricinfo 2024 T20 World Cup Squad Rashid Khan (c) Fareed Ahmad Noor Ahmad Fazalhaq Farooqi Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) Mohammad Ishaq (wk) Karim Janat Mohammad Nabi Gulbadin Naib Azmatullah Omarzai Nangialai Kharoti Naveen-ul-Haq Mujeeb Ur Rahman Ibrahim Zadran Najibullah Zadran Results EventGroup stage (Group C)Overall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResult Rank2024TBDTBDSource: ESPNcricinfo Records and statistics Most appearances This list consists top five players with most number of matches at the T20 World Cup. Mohammad Nabi has played a total of 22 matches, out of which he has captained the team in 11 matches. No. Player Matches Years 1 Mohammad Nabi 22 2010-2022 2 Mohammad Shahzad 19 2010-2021 3 Najibullah Zadran 18 2012-2022 4 Gulbadin Naib 17 2012-2022 5 Asghar Afghan 16 2010-2021Last updated: 4 November 2022 Most runs No. Player Runs Average HS 100 50 4s 6s Years 1 Mohammad Shahzad 402 21.15 68 - 2 41 18 2010–2021 2 Najibullah Zadran 316 26.33 73 - 2 28 13 2012–2022 3 Mohammad Nabi 291 16.16 52 - 1 25 7 2010–2022 4 Asghar Afghan 287 22.07 62 - 2 13 13 2010–2021 5 Gulbadin Naib 247 20.58 44 - - 24 8 2012–2022Last updated: 4 November 2022 Most wickets No. Player Wickets Years 1 Rashid Khan 23 4/9 2016–2022 2 Mohammad Nabi 19 4/20 2010–2022 3 Mujeeb Ur Rahman 11 5/20 2021–2022 4 Hamid Hassan 10 3/9 2010–2021 5 Shapoor Zadran 9 2/19 2010–2016Last updated: 4 November 2022 References External links T20 World Cup Category:History of the T20 World Cup T20 World Cup

2024 PLG Finals

The 2024 PLG Finals is the championship series of the P. League+'s (PLG) 2023–24 season and conclusion of the season's playoffs. The series is scheduled to start on June 9 and end on June 24. Background Taoyuan Pauian Pilots New Taipei Kings Road to the Finals Team GP W L PCT z – Taoyuan Pauian Pilots 40 26 14 x – Formosa Dreamers 40 24 16 x – New Taipei Kings 40 22 18 x – Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers 40 21 19 Taipei Fubon Braves 40 18 22 Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers 40 9 31 Notes z – Clinched home court advantage for the entire playoffs x – Clinched playoff spot +Playoff resultsTaoyuan Pauian Pilots New Taipei KingsDefeated the 4th-seeded Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers, 4–2PlayoffsDefeated the 2nd-seeded Formosa Dreamers, 4–2 Regular season series The regular season series is tied 4–4. Series summary GameDateAway TeamResultHome Team Game 1 Sunday, June 9 New Taipei Kings 89–82 (1–0) Taoyuan Pauian Pilots Game 2 Wednesday, June 12 New Taipei Kings Taoyuan Pauian Pilots Game 3 Saturday, June 15 Taoyuan Pauian Pilots New Taipei Kings Game 4 Monday, June 17 Taoyuan Pauian Pilots New Taipei Kings Game 5 Thursday, June 20 New Taipei Kings Taoyuan Pauian Pilots Game 6 Saturday, June 22 Taoyuan Pauian Pilots New Taipei Kings Game 7 Monday, June 24 New Taipei Kings Taoyuan Pauian Pilots Game summaries Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Game 6 Game 7 Rosters Taoyuan Pauian Pilots New Taipei Kings Player statistics Legend   GP Games played  MPG  Minutes per game  2P%  2-point field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage  RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game  BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game<noinclude> Taoyuan Pauian Pilots Player GP MPG PPG 2P% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPGAlec BrownChang Chen-YaChen Yu-HanChen Yu-JuiChiao Chu-YuChou Yi-HsiangAmdy DiengTreveon GrahamKuan Ta-YouLee Hsueh-LinLi Chia-KangLin ChengLin Tzu-WeiLu Chun-HsiangKennedy MeeksPai Yao-ChengJason Washburn New Taipei Kings Player GP MPG PPG 2P% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPGChai Chen-HaoChen Chun-NanChien You-CheAustin DayeHung Chih-ShanLee Kai-YanWendell LewisLi Wei-TingLin Chin-PangJeremy LinJoseph LinLin Li-JenKenny ManigaultTony MitchellSu Pei-KaiSu Shih-HsuanWang Po-ChihYang Chin-Min References F Category:P. League+ Finals Category:2024 in Taiwanese sport P. League+

Xining Joint Logistics Support Center

The Xining Joint Logistics Support Center (西宁联勤保障中心) located in Xining City, Qinghai Province is the local supreme organ of the Joint Logistics Support Force at the Western Command of the People's Liberation Army, at a corps-deputy grade.中央军委联勤保障部队成立 习近平授予军旗并致训词 ，凤凰网，2016-09-13. History In 1977, the Lanzhou Military Area Logistics Department first base was established as the PLA 25th Logistic subunit (MUCD Unit 84906). In 1981, it was transferred to Xining City Yangjia Port area. As part of the 2015 military reforms, the Joint Logistics Support Force was established in January 2016. Its principal organ was the Wuhan Joint Logistics Support Base. On 13 September 2016, the five main Joint Logistics Centers at Wuxi, Guilin, Xining, Shenyang and Zhengzhou were established as the subordinate units of the Wuhan JLSB., using the existing logistic units of the Theaters. Organization General Staff Department (参谋部) Combat Logistics Training Office (战勤训练处) Directly Subordinate Units Office (直属工作处) Political Work Department (政治工作部) Information and Propaganda Office (宣传处) Military and Civilian Staff Office (兵员和文职人员处) Supply Office (供应处) Transport and Distribution Office (运输投送处) Field Medical Services Office (卫勤处) Warehouse Management Office (仓储管理处) Military Installations Construction Office (军事设施建设处) Engineering and Informatization Office (科技和信息化处) Military Representative Offices (军事代表办事处) Military Representative Office at the Chengdu Railway Bureau (成都铁路局) Military Representative Office at the Lanzhou Railway Bureau (兰州铁路局) Military Representative Office at the Ürümqi Railway Bureau (乌鲁木齐铁路局) Military Representative Office at the China Railway Qingzang Group (青藏铁路公司) Directly subordinate units PLA Western Theater Command General Hospital (中国人民解放军西部战区总医院),http://www.xn120.mil.cn/ Chengdu JLSF 940th Hospital (第九四〇医院),http://940hospital.mil.cn/home.html Lanzhou JLSF 941st Hospital (第九四一医院), Xining JLSF 942nd Hospital (第九四二医院), Yinchuan JLSF 943rd Hospital (第九四三医院), Wuwei JLSF 944th Hospital (第九四四医院), Jiuquan JLSF 945th Hospital (第九四五医院), Ya'an JLSF Emei Rehabilitation and Convalescence Center (峨眉康复疗养中心). Emeishan City Western Theater Disease Prevention and Control Command Center (中国人民解放军西部战区疾病预防控制中心) Vehicle Driving Training Group (某司机训练大队) Leadership Xining JLSC Commander PLAGF Maj Gen Qian Jiyuan (钱纪源)（2016年—） Xining JLSC Deputy Commander Sr Col Zhang Liuwang (张留旺)（2016年—） Xining JLSC Political Commissar Sr Col Gao Xun (高汛)（2016年—） References Category:People's Liberation Army branches Category:Military units and formations established in 2016 Category:2016 establishments in China

Viriato Fernandes

Captain Viriato Hipolito de Mendonça e Fernandes, OVS, OVM (born 4 February 1969) is an Indian politician, social activist, engineer, and former Indian Navy officer. A member of the Indian National Congress (INC), during his early years as a navy officer he was part of the Operation Talwar during the Kargil War. Having served 26 years in the Indian Navy, post-retirement he switched to activism in the state of Goa before joining politics in 2021. He is the assumed Member of Parliament, representing South Goa in the Lok Sabha. Early life and military career (1969–2017) Viriato Hipolito de Mendonça e Fernandes was born on 4 February 1969 in Mapusa, Goa to Prudente Fernandes and Viviana de Mendonça Fernandes. He received his early education at St. Clara High School and Don Bosco High School Panjim. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Goa University in 1992. Later in his career, he pursued postgraduate studies, obtaining a postgraduate diploma in Business Administration in Operations in 2015 and another in Supply Chain Management in 2017 from an unspecified institution. Fernandes also holds a Certificate in Contract Management from the University of Southampton. After completing his undergraduate engineering degree, Fernandes joined the Indian Navy on 12 August 1991. He commenced his naval career at INS Mandovi in Verem, Goa. Subsequently, Fernandes was stationed at INS Shivaji in Lonavala, Maharashtra, where he specialized in marine engineering for a span of two years. Following this assignment, he was transferred to INS Ranjit, a Russian destroyer, and later assumed the role of senior engineer aboard INS Anjadip. Fernandes developed a fascination with aviation over the course of his career. In the early 1990s, he pursued advanced aeronautical training in Cochin, India, with a focus on mastering the piloting of diverse aircraft types, including Chetak helicopters, Sea Harrier jets, and Dornier turboprop planes. After completing this specialized program, Fernandes was appointed as an air engineering officer at INS Hansa, a major Indian naval air station located in Goa. He served with the Indian Navy's INAS 310 squadron, which was colloquially known as "The Cobras". Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated in the late 1990s, leading to Fernandes being deployed to the Indo-Pakistani border region to conduct aerial reconnaissance missions during Pokhran-II. In this capacity, he and his fellow aviators monitored the movements and activities of Pakistani aircraft and military forces. Around this time, a Dornier aircraft unit was established at Cochin, designated the "Flying Fish". While stationed there, Fernandes welcomed the birth of his daughter, though the prevailing state of tensions meant he had to leave his young family behind to report for duty during a critical period in early June. The Kargil War that erupted between India and Pakistan involved coordinated operations by all three branches of the Indian armed forces. The Indian Army and Indian Air Force were directly engaged in combat against the infiltrating Pakistani forces, under the codenames Operation Vijay and Operation Safed Sagar, while the Indian Navy conducted supporting naval operations under the name Operation Talwar. During the Kargil War of 1999 between India and Pakistan, the Indian Navy played a crucial role in establishing a maritime blockade along Pakistan's Arabian Sea coastline. The primary objective of this naval operation was to disrupt the logistical supply of crude oil and other resources from Arab countries to Pakistan, which was supporting Pakistani forces engaged in the conflict. The Indian Navy's air squadron, INAS 550, known as the "Flying Fish", coordinated its efforts with the Indian Air Force during the war. This naval unit's activities, combined with the broader maritime blockade, effectively choked off supplies to Pakistani troops, significantly contributing to their defeat in the Kargil War. For his service during this conflict, Fernandes, who was a member of INAS 550, received commendations from the Commander-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command in 2001 and 2008, as well as from the Commander-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command in 2002. In acknowledgment of his contributions during the Kargil War, he was honored with the Operation Vijay Star and Operation Vijay Medal. In addition to his wartime service, Fernandes also experienced the catastrophic tsunami incident in December 2004 while stationed in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He continued his naval aviation career until his early retirement in 2017. Political career (2021–present) Fernandes was initially involved with the non-governmental organization (NGO) known as Goencho Avaaz (GA). He was a founding member of the group, which was established in April 2018. Fernandes went on to serve as the state convener of the same organization. At some point in the fall of 2021, in November, Fernandes appears to have ended his involvement with Goencho Avaaz. Prior to his departure, he had intended to contest the 2022 Goa Legislative Assembly election as a candidate for the Goencho Avaaz Party. However, six days after Fernandes formally left the group, Goencho Avaaz was registered as a political party under the new name Goencho Swabhiman Party on 16 December of that year. On 10 December 2021, Fernandes joined the Indian National Congress (INC) political party. This occurred in the presence of Priyanka Gandhi, who was the general secretary of the All India Congress Committee at the time. Before becoming a member of the Indian National Congress (INC), Fernandes was reportedly engaged in organizing a visit by Gandhi to Goa. In the lead-up to the 2022 Goa Legislative Assembly election, there was discussion surrounding Fernandes' political affiliations and candidacy. In November 2021, the president of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC), Girish Chodankar, raised questions about Fernandes potentially joining the Indian National Congress (INC) party. Prior to this, Fernandes had been involved with the Goencho Avaaz people's movement. His decision to then join the INC after departing from Goencho Avaaz prompted further scrutiny and reflection from other Goan politicians, including Dr. Jorson Fernandes of Cuncolim. These politicians expressed concerns that the transition of a people's movement leader to a major political party could be problematic, given that the party had incorporated elements that the movement had previously opposed. Ultimately, Fernandes contested the 2022 Goa Legislative Assembly election as an INC candidate in the Dabolim Assembly constituency. He was defeated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Mauvin Godinho, finishing as the runner-up with a margin of 1,570 votes. Personal life Fernandes is a resident of Chicalim, a census town located in the state of Goa. In the 2010s, he secured sponsorship from the Indian Navy to acquire a Black Belt certification in Six Sigma management. Fernandes gained prominence as a national-level badminton player, demonstrating active participation in cricket and football as well. However, his passion appeared to be for the natural environment of Goa, which he has described as a "beautiful paradise". In 2018, Fernandes and his family were planning to relocate to the United Arab Emirates. But after returning from a public event, Fernandes had a change of heart and decided to remain in Goa in order to serve and protect the land. Later that year, he became a founding member of the environmental advocacy group Goencho Avaaz. Fernandes enlisted the backing of all 38 non-governmental groups in Goa focused on protecting the state's environmental interests to establish the organization successfully. Marriage and children Fernandes and his partner, Anita Rosaline Rodrigues were wed on 8 December 1996 in Assonora, a village located in the state of Goa. At the time of their marriage, Fernandes was 27 years old, while Rodrigues was 26. The couple had completed their civil marriage registration six days prior in Bardez. Anita, who was originally from Basti in the state of Uttar Pradesh, was employed as a teacher and resided in Assonora. The wedding ceremony took place at St Clara's Church, also situated in Assonora. Anita was born and raised in a Catholic family, having been baptized at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Gorakhpur. Approximately two years after their marriage, in 1998, the couple had a daughter while living in Cochin, Kerala, around the time of India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests. References Category:Living people Category:1969 births Category:Goan people Category:People from South Goa district Category:Indian National Congress politicians from Goa Category:Activists from Goa Category:Indian Navy officers Category:Lok Sabha members from Goa Category:India MPs 2024–2029

Siege of Kolding (1368–1369)

The Siege of Kolding () also known as the Siege of Koldinghus, was a siege by the County of Holstein on the Danish castle of Koldinghus in 1368 during the Dano-Hanseatic War (1426–1435). The siege would end inconclusive for both sides, however, the commander of the castle, Peder Iversøn, promised to surrender if King Valdemar IV of Denmark would die, abdicate, or lose the kingdom. Presumeably, Iversøn surrendered at last, since he would not be mentioned in the later peace talks. Background The Hanseatic League suffered a major military disaster at Helsingborg in 1362, leaving the Danish King, Valdemar, stronger than ever. In November 1367, 77 members of the Hanseatic diet in Cologne, decided to form an alliance-confederation to attack Denmark. The confederation was supported by Count Adolf of Holstein and Albert, King of Sweden. With the support of rebelling Jutish nobles, the Holsteinian army invaded Jutland, where the border fortifications of Ribe and Skodborg fell. Siege The Castle of Koldinghus would also be besieged. The castle garrison would defend the city bravely, and the German dukes, Nicholas and Henry, would still be besieging the castle long into 1369. In July 1369 the siege still dragged on, and the dukes had likely tried to attack Høneborg and Hindsgavl castles, or at least threatened to do so. This resulted in negotiations with the commander of the castles, Peder IVersøn. The result of these negotiations looked similar to those concluded with Aalholm and Ravnsborg the year before. On 16 July, Iversøn sent a letter to the Holsteinian camps, in which he promised if King Valdemar should either lose the kingdom, voluntarily resign it, or die, he would hand over all his castles to the counts. However, if the king came to the kingdom again and demanded the castles back, Iversøn would hand them over to him. Aftermath Presumably Koldinghus would fall to the besiegers, since no representatives of Koldinghus were present during the Treaty of Stralsund. Additionally, there is no other historic mentions of Peder Iversen ever again. See also References Works cited Vordingborg Koldinghus Category:1368 in Europe Category:1369 in Europe

KazTransGas

KazTransGas is a Kazakhstani state owned natural gas transportation company headquartered in Astana. It is a subsidiary of the national oil and gas company KazMunayGas. It is the largest gas supply company in Kazakhstan, representing the state's interests in both the domestic and international gas markets. History KazTransGas was founded in 2000 as a subsidiary of KazMunayGas to manage Kazakhstan's natural gas pipeline infrastructure. The company is responsible for the operation and development of the country's gas pipeline network, which transports natural gas from production fields to domestic consumers and for export In 2006, KazTransGas acquired Tbilisi, a gas distributor. However, in 2009, the management rights of the company were transferred away by the Georgian Government. In March 2018, Georgian Industrial Group announced its acquisition of KazTransGas Tbilisi, a subsidiary company of KazTransGas, for $40 million. On May 12, 2023, KazTransGas (KTG) Aimak launched a 60-kilometer underground high-pressure gas pipeline in the Mangystau Region, connecting Kuryk village with Sarsha and the Warm Beach resort near Aktau to support resort development and address regional water scarcity. Operations KazTransGas operates a vast network of natural gas pipelines throughout Kazakhstan, including major transmission pipelines and distribution networks. It is the sole operator of the country's gas transportation system and facilitates the transit of natural gas to neighbouring countries such as Russia, China, and Central Asia. The Kazakhstan section of Bukhara–Tashkent–Bishkek–Almaty pipeline is operated by KazTransGas. In December 2015, KazTransGas completed the third branch (C branch) of the Kazakhstan-China gas pipeline, adding to a total capacity of 55 billion cubic meters per year. The 1,303-kilometer pipeline project employed over 4,000 specialists and received $1.2 billion in state funding from 2008 to 2015. It forms part of the larger 7,500-kilometer Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan-China pipeline, traversing South Kazakhstan, Zhambyl, and Almaty regions. Allegations In December 2020, following the appointment of Kairat Sharipbaev as chairman of KazTransGas, Sharipbaev faced allegations of potential Conflict of interest. An investigation by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported on indirect ties between Sharipbaev and companies that subsequently received major contracts from KazTransGas and the Government of Kazakhstan. A key point of contention was the awarding of an $860 million contract to construct a gas processing plant to GPC Investment, a firm with reported links to a business associate of Sharipbaev. The report further raised concerns about the selection process, which favored GPC Investment over established international energy companies. References Category:National oil and gas companies Category:Government-owned companies of Kazakhstan Category:Companies based in Astana Category:Oil and gas companies of Kazakhstan Category:Oil pipeline companies Category:Energy companies established in 2000 Category:Non-renewable resource companies established in 2002 Category:2000 establishments in Kazakhstan Category:Kazakh brands

Enrique Collazo (general)

Enrique Collazo (May 28 1848 - March 13, 1925)Chao, R. E. (2009). Baraguá: Insurgents and Exiles in Cuba and New York During the Ten Year War on Independence (1868-1878). United States: Dupont Circle Editions. was a Cuban-born writer, former army general, and distinguished veteran of the Ten Years' War and War of Independence.Cuba: A Short History (Cambridge History of Latin America). (1993). United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. Early history Enrique Collazo y Tejada was born in Santiago de Cuba on May 28, 1848.Collazo, E. (1981). Cuba independiente. United States: Editorial Oriente. His brother was Tomás Collazo Tejada.The Chicago Chronicle. (July 7, 1895). Cuba. Collazo's Expedition Plans.; 1895. Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-chicago-chronicle-cuba-collazos-ex/148542541/ During his early years, Collazo lived in Spain and attended the Academia de Artilleria of Segovia, a Spanish military academy from which he graduated in 1866.Scientific American. (1896). United States: Scientific American, Incorporated. Ten Years' War He left Spain in 1869 to join the Cuban uprising which became the first war of independence, the Ten Years' War.Kapcia, A. (2022). Historical Dictionary of Cuba. United States: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Collazo was a troop commander in the Cuban Liberation Army.Dyal, D. H. (1996). Historical Dictionary of the Spanish American War. United Kingdom: Bloomsbury Publishing. He became Máximo Gómez's adjutant and reached the rank of colonel. The Necessary War Collazo, along with José Martí and General Máximo Gómez, signed the orders to commence the revolution. General Collazo led insurgent forces in the 1895 War of Independence.NA, N. (2019). General History of the Caribbean UNESCO Volume 6: Methodology and Historiography of the Caribbean. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan US. In 1898, he was appointed a brigadier general of the Mayarí brigade in the Cuban Liberation Army.Berner, B. K. (1998). The Spanish-American War: A Historical Dictionary. United Kingdom: Scarecrow Press. Spanish–American War Collazo was a member of the staff of the late General Calixto García and his trusted aide.The News and Advance. (June 23, 1899). A Diatribe from General Enrique Collazo; 1899. Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 1, 2024, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-advance-a-diatribe-from-gen/148515937/ Preceding the outbreak of the Spanish–American War, he escorted U.S. Army lieutenant Andrew S. Rowan on his mission to Cuba to deliver a message to General García. Collazo also accompanied him on his return to the U.S.McClure's Magazine. (1898). United States: S. S. McClure, Limited. Politics Collazo was elected in 1909 to represent the Havana district in the Cuban House of Representatives, where he served until 1911. Death Enrique Collazo y Tejada died in Havana, Cuba on March 13, 1925.Tucker, S. (2009). The Encyclopedia of the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars: A Political, Social, and Military History. United States: ABC-CLIO. References Category:1848 births Category:1925 deaths Category:People of Cuban descent Category:Cuban revolutionaries Category:Cuban military personnel Category:19th-century Cuban military personnel Category:People of the Ten Years' War

Changing Majors

Changing Majors (, also known as Jeongwaja) is a South Korean variety web series starring Lee Chang-sub of BtoB. The series features Lee exploring various universities, colleges and schools, and reviewing the majors offered inside. Each episode of the series would be released at 18:00 (KST) every Thursday through ootb Studio's YouTube channel. Episodes Season 1 Upload Date Featured University/School Featured Department Remarks 0 November 9, 2022 colspan="2" Behind of Episode 1 1 November 11, 2022 Dongguk University Police Administration 2 November 18, 2022 Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Thai Language 3 November 25, 2022 Induk University Broadcast & Entertainment Appearance by Shin Hyun-joon, who is a professor in the university 4 December 1, 2022 Konkuk University Veterinary Medicine 5 December 8, 2022 Catholic University of Korea Psychology 6 December 15, 2022 Sahmyook University Physical Therapy 7 December 22, 2022 Bucheon University Airline Services 8 January 5, 2023 Osan University e-Sports Appearance by Byeon Sung-chul, who is a teaching professor in the university 9 January 12, 2023 Yong In University Physical Education Appearance by Jang Mi-ran, who is a teaching professor in the university 10 January 19, 2023 Howon University rowspan="2" Practical Music MT 11 January 26, 2023 12 February 16, 2023 Seoul National University Broadcasting Club Winter Vacation Special Spin-offSpecial guest: Key (Shinee) 13 February 23, 2023 Korea University Cheerleaders Squad Winter Vacation Special Spin-off 14 March 2, 2023 Dankook University Stock Trading Club 15 March 9, 2023 Chung-Ang University Theater Club Season 2 Upload Date Featured University/School Featured Department Remarks 16 March 23, 2023 Yonsei University Business Administration 17 March 30, 2023 Pusan National University Mechanical Engineering 18 April 6, 2023 Kyung Hee University Physics Appearance by Kim Sang-wook, who is the head of the university's Department of Physics 19 April 13, 2023 Seokyeong University Hair Design 20 April 24, 2023 Soongsil University Architecture Delayed release from the supposed release date of April 20, 2023 in light of the death of Moonbin 21 April 27, 2023 Sungkyunkwan University Media Communication Surprise appearances by the remaining BtoB members 22 May 4, 2023 Yeonsung University Companion Animal Health 23 May 11, 2023 Ajou University Nursing 24 May 25, 2023 Hansung University Fashion Design 25 June 1, 2023 Korea Hotel & Tourism Technical College Hotel Culinary Arts Appearances by Lee Yeon-bok and Jung Ho-young, who are teaching professors in the college 25 June 8, 2023 Korea Army Academy at Yeongcheon 27 June 15, 2023 Hanyang University Material Science and Engineering 28 June 22, 2023 University of Seoul Urban Administration 29 June 29, 2023 Korea Maritime and Ocean University Navigation Science 30 July 6, 2023 Kyungin Women's University Early Childhood Education 31 July 13, 2023 Kookmin University University Volunteer Work Program in Rural Areas Season 3 Upload Date Featured University/School Featured Department Remarks 32 September 21, 2023 Sogang University Mathematics 33 September 25, 2023 Hongik University Fine Arts 34 September 28, 2023 Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine 35 October 5, 2023 Korea University Philosophy 36 October 19, 2023 Korea National University of Agriculture and Fisheries Horse Industry 37 October 26, 2023 Hanseo University Helicopter Operations 38 November 2, 2023 Howon University Practical Music Appearances by Kim Jae-seok and Shin Yon-a (Big Mama), who are teaching professors of the university 39 November 9, 2023 University of Hong Kong 40 November 16, 2023 Korean Studies 41 November 23, 2023 Kookmin University Law 42 November 30, 2023 Sejong University Hotel and Tourism Management 43 December 7, 2023 Kyungmin University Fire and Safety Management 44 December 14, 2023 KAIST Aerospace Engineering 45 December 28, 2023 Inha University Biotechnology 46 January 4, 2024 Hanyang University Education Research Industry Cluster at Ansan Dance 47 January 11, 2024 colspan="2" Finals ExamProfessors' Q&APop-up Store Season 4 Upload Date Featured University/School Featured Department Remarks 48 March 28, 2024 Ajou University Department of Pharmacy Orientation Program 49 April 4, 2024 Hanyang University Vocal Music 50 April 11, 2024 Chung-Ang University Political Science 51 April 18, 2024 Ewha Womans University Ceramic Arts 52 April 25, 2024 Seoul National University Nuclear Engineering 53 May 2, 2024 Osaka University Applied Science and Engineering 54 May 9, 2024 colspan="2" Part-time WorkExperience in Universal Studios Japan 55 May 16, 2024 Korea Aerospace University Drone Engineering 56 May 23, 2024 Seoul National University of Education Elementary Education 57 May 30, 2024 Yeonsung University Webtoon Contents 58 June 6, 2024 Pukyong National University Marine Sports 59 June 13, 2024 Gachon University, Medical Campus Dental Hygiene Impact Yeonsung University cafeteria menu upgrade In episode 22 of the series, Lee visited Yeonsung University. During the lunch break period, he discovered the university cafeteria served only 2 types of dishes, and he listened to the dissatisfaction from the students attending the university regarding the university cafeteria's menu. After the episode was aired, an online community post shared that the university cafeteria's menu had increased from 2 types of dishes to 40 types of dishes. An official from the university shared that Lee (and the series) had played a role in executing this change for the new semester. Controversy Filming staff's abuse of authority controversy On October 5, 2023, after the release of episode 35 of the series, many have posted on Korea University's online community regarding the series' filming staff while filming of the said episode was done in the university. Various have stated the staff's abuse of authority such as restricting the university's undergraduates from entering the student center, and prohibiting talking among students in the venue while filming. Subsequently, many have requested, through the uploaded video's comments section, for an apology from the series' production team, but had been blocked. This controversy was spread out to various online communities, with other universities' students sharing their negative experiences with the filming staff while filming in those universities. Eventually, on October 6, the series' production team issued an apology as a pinned comment on ootb Studio's latest uploaded video, and later uploaded another apology as a community post on ootb Studio's YouTube channel. As a result of this controversy, a new episode was not uploaded on October 12 and would return the following week after reorganization. Notes References Category:South Korean web series Category:South Korean variety television shows Category:BtoB (band)

Shoham park

Shoham park is a park located east of the town of Shoham, Israel, between Highway 444 to the west and Highway 6 to the east, and between the "Bareket" industrial area to the north and Nahal Beit Arif to the south. Geography and history The park's area is about two square kilometers, its length from north to south is 1,750 meters, and its width from east to west is 1,250 meters. It spans several hills with heights ranging from 60 to 140 meters above sea level. Despite the park's name, the forest within it is quite sparse, and most of it is a rocky and rugged area. The Israel National Trail crosses the park from north to south in its western part. The Jewish National Fund began developing the park in 1987 as part of the "Hill Axis" program, intended to connect forest areas, nature reserves, and agricultural lands, from the sources of the Yarkon in the north to Canada Park in the south. Walking and mountain biking trails, off-road vehicle paths, and picnic areas were prepared in the forest. Three underground passages beneath Highway 444 connect the park to Shoham. Additionally, an observation deck was prepared at the top of the "Cupmarks and Mortars" hill, offering a view westward to the coastal plain and eastward towards the Samarian hills. The observation deck includes a memorial site for Sergeant Guy Soday, who died in Lebanon in 1994. The hill got its name due to the various-sized depressions carved into the rock. The small depressions are called "cupmarks," possibly used as ancient altars; the larger ones are called "mortars" and were used for grinding grains and herbs. In the park area, remains of settlements from the Mishnah and Talmudic periods and several ancient caves were discovered. At its center are the remains of "Horvat Tinshemet," where the remains of the Bacchus Church from the Byzantine period were uncovered. The church was exposed in 1995 during rescue excavations and is dated to the 6th century. Its area is about 100 square meters, divided into three naves by six columns. The church features a mosaic floor in black, white, red, and orange colors, with a Greek inscription reading "of Saint Bacchus," which gave the church its name. The mosaic includes geometric designs, an amphora from which vines with grape clusters emerge. In a geometric frame, an artichoke with leaves on both sides is depicted. Near the church, a replica of the Madaba Map mosaic was placed, identifying Horvat Tinshemet with "Beto-melgezis." Near the church, an oil press and a water pool were found. The site is accessible and organized. In 2016, development works were approved in an abandoned quarry area in the southwestern part of the park as part of a fast-track preferred housing plan. Under this plan, it was permitted to establish public facilities related to the forest. Nevertheless, various developers and the Shoham Economic Company later promoted plans to build a theater for mass performances in the abandoned quarry area and even beyond it. Following protests from citizens and environmental activists, concerns were raised that the plan might harm the delicate ecological fabric of the forest, traffic arrangements, and the quality of life of the area's residents. In August 2023, after thousands of supporters called for rehabilitation that considers the health of the environment and residents, some candidates for the Shoham Council elections declared that they would consider changing or canceling the plan. Fauna and flora The park serves as a home for wildlife and plants, some of which are endangered. Among the mammals living there, one can count the common fox, Indian porcupine, golden jackal, wild boar, and the mountain gazelle (globally endangered). Alongside a variety of trees, shrubs, and rocky hills, the park is also a habitat for special wild plants that can be used for medicinal purposes, such as common hyssop, pink savory, common thyme, white-leaved savory, two-colored sage, and three-lobed sage. Additionally, the park is home to blooming wild plants such as the common cyclamen, winter crocus, and autumn crocus. Selected flowers in Shoham Forest Park (by their blooming period) Flower NameBlooming DatesSmall-flowered PancratiumAugust – SeptemberCommon SquillAugust – OctoberAutumn CrocusOctober – DecemberJerusalem Autumn CrocusOctober – JanuaryCommon NarcissusOctober – FebruaryWinter SquillOctober – FebruaryCommon CyclamenOctober – MarchCommon ArumOctober – AprilWinter CrocusNovember – FebruaryCommon SageNovember – MarchClustered ThymeMay - October References External links Shoham Forest Park on the Shoham settlement website Park map Shoham Forest Park Category:Coordinates on Wikidata Category:Archaeological sites in Israel Category:National parks of Israel Category:Tourist attractions in Central District (Israel)

Jean-Pierre Sohahong-Kombet

Jean-Pierre Sohahong-Kombet (26 March 1935 - 25 January 2017) was a Central African diplomat and politician who served in different diplomatic posts at the Central African Republic embassies and as minister of foreign affairs in 1981. Early life and career Kombet was born on 26 March 1935 in Berbérati to the couple of Gamambelo and Nando. He studied at a teacher's college in Bambari and graduated on 13 June 1956. Subsequently, he joined the French Equatorial Africa education service. After the education service was handed over to the Central African government, he became the school inspector. Kombet also served as the Mayor of Berbérati in the 1960s. Diplomatic service thumb|Jean-Pierre Sohahong-Kombet met John F. Kennedy in 1962 Dacko designated Kombet as the first secretary of the Embassy of the Central African Republic in Washington DC in 1960. In 1962, he was appointed the Ambassador of Central African Republic to the United States at 27. Afterward, he served as the Ambassador to Israel and Secretary-general at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1965. Bokassa selected Kombet as the first CAR Ambassador to Sudan on 3 March 1967. He served it until 1970 and then worked as the Ambassador to Italy. On 13 July 1971, Kombet was dismissed as the ambassador and detained. He was incarcerated at Ngaragba Central Prison until 22 September 1979. During his imprisonment, he was tortured. Under the second presidency of David Dacko, Kombet served as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (1980 to 1981) and Minister of Foreign Affairs (3 April to 1 September 1981). In 1983,Kolingba appointed Kombet as the Ambassador to China in 1983. During his tenure as the ambassador to China, he negotiated with China to build the 20,000-seat stadium in Bangui. In 1989, he was reappointed as the Ambassador to the United States, the United Nations, and Canada and handed the credential letters to George H. W. Bush on 18 December. He served in this position until 1994. Death Kombet died on 25 January 2017 in Sandy Springs due to cancer. Personal life Kombet married Catherine Brigitte Sohahong-Kombet. References Bibliography Category:1935 births Category:2017 deaths Category:People from Mambéré-Kadéï Category:Foreign ministers of the Central African Republic Category:Government ministers of the Central African Republic Category:Ambassadors of the Central African Republic to Italy Category:Ambassadors of the Central African Republic to the United States Category:Ambassadors of the Central African Republic to China Category:Ambassadors of the Central African Republic to Canada

Maria Komnene Doukaina

Maria Komnene Doukaina () was an Epiriot princess, daughter of Nicephorus I, and countess palatine of Cephalonia and Zakynthos as wife of John I Orsini. Biography Maria was the only child of Nicephorus I Komnenos Doukas, despot of Epirus, and his first wife, Maria Laskaris Vatatzaina, daughter of the emperor of Nicea Theodore II Laskaris.Polemis, 1968; p.95 In 1283/1284, arrangements were made to marry one of Nikephoros' daughters, Maria or her younger half-sister Thamar, to their cousin Michael, son of John I Doukas of Thessaly, but the groom was captured by the Byzantines while traveling to 'Epirus and imprisoned in Constantinople, where he died.Fine, 1994; p.235 In 1291, Epirus was invaded by the Byzantines in retaliation for the alliance made by Nicephorus with Charles II of Anjou. To fight them, Nicephorus appealed to Charles' Latin vassals, but in exchange he had to send Mary hostage to Richard II Orsini, Count of Cephalonia and Zakynthos.Fine, 1994; p.236 A year later, Richard married Maria to his son John, without consulting Nicephorus, who was offended and forgave Richard only in 1295, when Richard agreed for Maria and John to live in Epirus. Maria left Epirus in 1303/1304, when her father-in-law was murdered and her husband became the new Count.Bon, 1969; pp.166-167, 706Nicol, 2010; pp.40-43 She died on an unknown date. Issue From her husband, she had three sons and a daughter: Nicholas Orsini (1295 - 1323), Count palatine of Cephalonia and Zakynthos and despot of Epirus, he died murdered; John II Orsini (died in 1335), heir of his older brother; Guy Orsini, Constable of Principality of Achaea; Margaret (died in 1339), lady of one half of Zakynthos, she married Guglielmo Tocco. References Sources Demetrios I. Polemis, The Doukai: a contribution to Byzantine prosopography, Londra, The Athlone Press, 1968. Category:13th-century Byzantine women Category:14th-century Byzantine women Category:13th-century births Category:14th-century deaths Category:Year of birth unknown Category:Year of death unknown Category:Komnenodoukas dynasty

2024–25 Persepolis F.C. season

The 2024–25 season is the Persepolis's 24nd season in the Persian Gulf Pro League, and their 42st consecutive season in the top division of Iranian Football. In addition to the domestic league, Persepolis will also participate in this season's Hazfi Cup competitions. Squad No. Name Date of Birth (Age) Nationality Position (s) Since App Goals Assist Ends Signed from Transfer fee Notes 1 Alireza Beiranvand GK 2022 153 0 0 2025 Royal Antwerp Free 3rd Captain 22 Amir Reza Rafiei GK 2022 0 0 0 2025 Nassaji Free U-23 44 Mehrshad Asadi GK 2022 0 0 0 2027 Academy Free U-23Defenders 3 Farshad Faraji DF 2021 53 1 0 2023 Padideh Free 4 Ali Nemati DF 2021 50 5 3 2024 Padideh Free 6 Hossein Kanaanizadegan DF 2023 69 3 1 2025 Al Ahli Free 11 Danial Esmaeilifar DF 2022 30 3 6 2024 Sepahan Free 30 Giorgi Gvelesiani DF 2022 29 6 0 2024 Sepahan Free 33 Abdelkarim Hassan DF 2024 0 0 0 2025 Al-Jahra Free 37 Alireza Babaei DF 2023 1 0 0 2026 Academy Free U-21 66 Vakhdat Khanonov DF 2021 19 1 1 2024 Istiklol €150,000Midfielders 2 Omid Alishah MF 2013 215 18 41 2025 Rah Ahan Free Captain 5 Masoud Rigi MF 2023 0 0 0 2025 Sepahan Free 7 Soroush Rafiei MF 2022 63 6 5 2024 Sepahan Free 9 Mehdi Torabi MF 2018 127 30 38 2024 Al Arabi Free 17 Mohammad Mehdi Ahmadi MF 2022 1 0 0 2025 Naft MIS Free U-23 19 Vahid Amiri MF 2016 193 20 31 2024 Trabzonspor Free2nd Captain 21 Saeid Sadeghi MF 2022 24 6 3 2025 Gol Gohar Free 27 Mohammad Khodabandelou MF 2024 0 0 0 2025 Mes Rafsanjan €160,000 35 Alireza Enayatzadeh MF 2023 0 0 0 2028 Academy Free U-21 48 Mohammad Milad Sourgi MF 2023 0 0 0 2028 Academy Free U-23 70 Oston Urunov MF 2024 0 0 0 2025 Navbahor Free 88 Sina Asadbeigi MF 2022 26 2 1 2025 Zob Ahan FreeForwards 18 Abolfazl Babaei FW 2023 0 0 0 2026 Fajr Sepasi Free U-21 29 Alireza Khodadadi FW 2022 1 0 0 2027 Academy Free U-21 32 Omid Fahmi FW 2023 0 0 0 2026 Academy Free U-21 72 Issa Alekasir FW 2024 51 14 0 2025 Sepahan Free New Contracts Transfers In Out PNat.NameAgeMoving toTransfer feeTypeTransferwindowSource 166DFVahdat Hanonov23 TransferSummer Technical staff |} |} Pre-season and friendlies Pre-season Competitions Overview Persian Gulf Pro League Results summary Results by round Matches Score overview Hazfi Cup 2024–25 AFC Champions League Group stage Matches Statistics Goal scorers Assists Goalkeeping Club Kit Sponsorship sponsors: Irancell References External links Iran Premier League Statistics Persian League Persepolis News varzesh3 2024-25

South Coast City

South Coast City is a mixed-use, master-planned, under-construction development located at the South Road Properties, Cebu City, Philippines. The development is built under the consortium between SM Prime Holdings and Ayala Land, and will cost ₱300 billion upon its construction. The 26-hectare development will involve an arena, convention center, a district square, a 1-hectare park, and other mixed-use facilities. The major development broke ground in July 2019, and currently, the development is still under construction and its first phase is targeted to be completed by 2025. Commercial The District Square The District Square will be a waterside commercial area of the South Coast City development. Spanning 2.7 hectares of size, the commercial development will include parks and open spaces, pedestrian sidewalks, underground infrastructures, businesses, and other establishments. The District Square will also include 11 commercial lots. The commercial development is currently under construction and is among the main features of the South Coast City development, and will be built next to a 1-hectare park with a 35-meter frontage. Entertainment SM Seaside Arena The SM Seaside Arena is among the entertainment establishments in the South Coast City development. The SM Seaside Arena will be a multi-purpose indoor arena, with a 16,000-seater capacity, and it will be the largest indoor arena in the Cebu province upon its completion. The arena will host venues for local and international events, sports events, international conventions, and events for sports associations such as the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) and Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games. The arena was the among proposed venues for the failed Philippine bid for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Originally, the project was proposed in 2013 and was designed to be built within the SM Seaside complex, but plans for the arena was later cancelled in 2017. Proposals for the arena reinstated on 2019 and is instead planned to be built within the South Coast City development, instead of the SM Seaside complex. Currently, the SM Seaside Arena is under construction is targeted to be completed by 2025. SMX Convention Center Cebu The SMX Convention Center Cebu will be a convention center adjacent to the SM Seaside Arena. The convention center will include three levels; four exhibition halls will be on the ground level, while the smaller function rooms will be on the second and third levels. The SMX Convention Center will also be larger compared to its Manila counterpart, having a total floor area of 52,000 square meters, compared to the SMX Convention Center Manila having only 35,000 square meters. The convention center is currently under construction, and is expected to be completed by 2026 respectively. References

Australia at the T20 World Cup

The Australia national cricket team is one of the full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The team has qualified for all the eight editions of the tournament and they won their first title in 2021. While they have been the runners-up in 2010, they had also reached the semifinals of the tournament in 2007 and 2012. In eight editions, the team has 25 wins in 41 matches. T20 World Cup record YearRoundPositionGPWLTNRCaptain 2007 Semi-finals 3/12 6 3 3 0 0 2009 Group Stage 11/12 2 0 2 0 0 2010 Runners-up 2/12 7 6 1 0 0 2012 Semi-finals 3/12 6 4 2 0 0 2014 Super 10 8/16 4 1 3 0 0 2016 6/16 4 2 2 0 0 2021 Champions 1/16 7 6 1 0 0 2022 Super 12 5/16 5 3 1 0 1 2024 Qualified Total 1 title 8/8 41 25 15 0 1 — – Semi-finals – Runners-up – Champions Teamwise record Opponent M W L T NR Win % First played 1 1 0 0 0 100 2022 5 5 0 0 0 100 2007 4 1 2 0 1 25 2007 5 2 3 0 0 40 2007 2 2 0 0 0 100 2012 3 1 2 0 0 33.33 2016 7 4 3 0 0 57.14 2007 2 2 0 0 0 100 2012 5 4 1 0 1 80 2007 6 3 3 0 0 50 2009 1 0 1 0 0 0.00 2007Total 4125 15 0160.98 -Source: Last Updated: 4 November 2022 2007 World Twenty20 Squad Ricky Ponting (c) Adam Gilchrist (vc, wk) Nathan Bracken Stuart Clark Michael Clarke Brad Haddin Matthew Hayden Brad Hodge Michael Hussey Mitchell Johnson Brett Lee Andrew Symonds Shane Watson Results EventGroup stageSuper 8sSemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResult RankOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultRankOppositionResultOppositionResult2007L by 5 wicketsW by 8 wickets1W by 9 wicketsL by 6 wicketsW by 10 wickets2 L by 15 runsDid not advanceSemifinalsSource: ESPNcricinfo 2009 World Twenty20 Squad Ricky Ponting (c) Nathan Bracken Michael Clarke Brad Haddin (wk) Nathan Hauritz Ben Hilfenhaus James Hopes David Hussey Michael Hussey Mitchell Johnson Brett Lee Peter Siddle David Warner Shane Watson Cameron White Results EventGroup stageSuper 8sSemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResult RankOppositionResult RankOppositionResultOppositionResult2009L by 7 wicketsL by 6 wickets3Did not advanceGroup stageSource: ESPNcricinfo 2010 World Twenty20 Squad Michael Clarke (c) Daniel Christian Brad Haddin (wk) Nathan Hauritz David Hussey Michael Hussey Mitchell Johnson Brett Lee Dirk Nannes Tim Paine (wk) Steve Smith Shaun Tait David Warner Shane Watson Cameron White Results EventGroup stageSuper 8sSemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResult RankOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultRankOppositionResultOppositionResult2010W by 34 runsW by 27 runs1W by 49 runsW by 81 runsW by 6 wickets1 W by 3 wickets L by 7 wicketsRunners-upSource: ESPNcricinfo 2012 World Twenty20 Squad George Bailey (c) Shane Watson (vc) Daniel Christian Pat Cummins Xavier Doherty Ben Hilfenhaus Brad Hogg David Hussey Michael Hussey Glenn Maxwell Clinton McKay Mitchell Starc Matthew Wade (wk) David Warner Cameron White Results EventGroup stageSuper 8sSemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResult RankOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultRankOppositionResultOppositionResult2012W by 7 wicketsW by 17 runs1W by 9 wicketsW by 8 wicketsL by 32 runs1 L by 74 runsDid not advanceSemifinalsSource: ESPNcricinfo 2014 World Twenty20 Squad George Bailey (c) Doug Bollinger Daniel Christian Nathan Coulter-Nile James Faulkner Aaron Finch Brad Haddin (wk) Brad Hodge Brad Hogg Glenn Maxwell James Muirhead Mitchell Starc David Warner Shane Watson Cameron White Results EventSuper 10SemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultRankOppositionResultOppositionResult2014L by 16 runsL by 6 wicketsL by 73 runsL by 7 wickets4Did not advanceSuper 10Source: ESPNcricinfo 2016 World Twenty20 Squad Steve Smith (c) David Warner (vc) Shane Watson Ashton Agar Nathan Coulter-Nile James Faulkner Aaron Finch John Hastings Josh Hazlewood Usman Khawaja Mitchell Marsh Glenn Maxwell Peter Nevill (wk) Andrew Tye Adam Zampa Results EventSuper 10SemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultRankOppositionResultOppositionResult2016L by 8 runsW by 3 wicketsW by 21 runsL by 6 wickets3Did not advanceSuper 10Source: ESPNcricinfo 2021 T20 World Cup Squad Aaron Finch (c) Pat Cummins (vc) Ashton Agar Josh Hazlewood Josh Inglis (wk) Mitchell Marsh Glenn Maxwell Kane Richardson Steve Smith Mitchell Starc Marcus Stoinis Mitchell Swepson Matthew Wade (wk) David Warner Adam Zampa Results EventSuper 12SemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultRankOppositionResultOppositionResult2021W by 5 wicketsW by 7 wicketsL by 8 wicketsW by 8 wicketsW by 8 wickets2W by 5 wicketsW by 8 wicketsWinnersSource: ESPNcricinfo 2022 T20 World Cup Squad Aaron Finch (c) Pat Cummins (vc) Ashton Agar Tim David Cameron Green Josh Hazlewood Mitchell Marsh Glenn Maxwell Kane Richardson Steve Smith Mitchell Starc Marcus Stoinis Matthew Wade (wk) David Warner Adam Zampa Results EventSuper 12SemifinalFinalOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultRankOppositionResultOppositionResult2022L by 89 runsW by 7 wicketsMatch abandonedW by 42 runsW by 4 runs3Did not advanceSuper 12Source: ESPNcricinfo 2024 T20 World Cup Squad Mitchell Marsh (c) Ashton Agar Pat Cummins Tim David Nathan Ellis Cameron Green Josh Hazlewood Travis Head Josh Inglis (wk) Glenn Maxwell Mitchell Starc Marcus Stoinis Matthew Wade (wk) David Warner Adam Zampa Results EventGroup stageOverall ResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultOppositionResultRank2024W by 39 runsW by 36 runsTBDTBDSource: ESPNcricinfo References External links T20 World Cup Category:History of the T20 World Cup Cricket World Cup

2024 state visit by Sisi to China

At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi paid a state visit to China from May 29 to May 31, 2024, and attended the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Meeting of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. Meeting thumb|Chinese President Xi talks with Egyptian President Sisi on May 29, 2024|right|230px On the afternoon of May 29, President Xi held a welcome ceremony for Egyptian President Sisi, who is on a state visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Then, they talks on issues of common interest to China and Egypt. The two heads of state witnessed the signing of a number of bilateral cooperation documents in the areas of cooperation planning for the joint construction of the "Belt and Road Initiative", science and technology innovation, investment and economic cooperation, and quarantine. The two sides issued the Joint Declaration of the People's Republic of China and the Arab Republic of Egypt on Deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. In the evening, Xi held a welcome banquet for Sisi at the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People. Zhao Leji, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), also met with Egyptian President Sisi in Beijing. On the morning of May 30, the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Meeting of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum was held at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. President Sisi of Egypt attended the opening session, in addition to King Hamad of Bahrain, President Said of Tunisia, President Mohammed of the United Arab Emirates, etc. On the afternoon of May 30, the Premier Li Qiang met with Egyptian President Sisi, who is in China on a state visit, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. The two sides discussed ways to promote joint projects in various economic fields, especially BRICS group. The meeting also focused on the construction, communications, tourism, food security and financial sectors, as they are promising sectors that meet the common interests of the two countries. On May 31, President El-Sisi met with Zheng XueXuan, Chairman of China State Construction Engineering Corp (CSCEC) and Mr. Song Hailiang, chairman of the Board of China Energy Engineering Corporation. Then, President El-Sisi returned to Egypt. Accomplishment On May 31, China Development Bank (CDB) and National Bank of Egypt (NBE) signed a $1 billion loan agreement in Beijing, with the loan funds to be used to support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other fields in Egypt. See also China-Arab States Cooperation Forum Suez canal economic zone New Administrative Capital State visit by Sheikh Mohamed to South Korea and China 2024 state visit by King Hamad of Bahrain to China References Category:China–Egypt relations Category:Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Category:2024 in Beijing Category:Diplomatic visits to China

Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act

The Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act (ROSCA) is a United States federal law passed during the 111th United States Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama. The legislation was introduced as S.B.3386 by Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) on May 19, 2010, and signed into law on December 29, 2010. The legislation was drafted to protect online consumers from being automatically enrolled in services that would lead to them receiving recurring charges without their explicit consent. Additionally, the law places certain limits on online sellers' ability to share consumer data with third party actors. History and background The bill was introduced in the aftermath of the release of two reports by the committee regarding the spread of deceptive internet sales practices. One of the reports, titled "Aggressive Sales Tactics on the Internet and Their Impact on American Consumers", centered on how three companies (Affinion, Webloyalty, and Vertrue) engaged in deceptive practices to auto-enroll consumers without their consent. Senator Jay Rockefeller, then-chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, formally introduced the legislation as S.B.3386 May 19, 2010. The legislation passed both houses of Congress ultimately signed into law by President Barack Obama on December 29, 2010. Provisions ROSCA limits sellers ability to engage in "negative option marketing", which refers to a tactic in which an online seller considers a customer's silence or inaction as acceptance of an offer and permission to charge them. The legislation mandates that online sellers disclose specific terms of their offers to customers. Additionally, the law requires covered sellers them to directly obtain consumers' billing information, rather than obtain the information through third-party online partners. Reception and legacy The Washington Post reported in 2021 that the law successfully "combated some abuses, such as the sharing of sensitive customer data with third parties" and put rules in place requiring companies to implement "simple mechanisms for a consumer to stop recurring charges". However, the report noted that the law has criticism from consumer advocates, who argue the law provides companies' loopholes to charge customers while limiting their ability to stop recurring charges. This includes company policies that require customers to sign up for a service online but prevent cancelations using the same method, and instead require customers to call customer service during business hours to cancel. References Category:Internet law in the United States Category:Acts of the 111th United States Congress Category:Consumer protection legislation

2024–25 Liga Primera de Nicaragua

The 2024–25 Liga Primera de Nicaragua football season was to be divided into two tournaments, Apertura and Clausura. The season will determine the 81st and 82nd champions in the history of the Liga Primera de Nicaragua, the top division of football in Nicaragua. The Apertura tournament is to be played in the second half of 2024, while the Clausura is to be played in the first half of 2025. Teams Team information A total of ten teams contested the league, including nine sides from the 2023–24 Primera División, and one side from the 2023–24 Segunda División. Maschapa FC finished last in the aggregate table and were relegated to the Segunda División. The champions from the Segunda División, Rancho Santana FC, were promoted in their place. The 9th place team in the aggregate table, Matagalpa FC, faced the second-place team from the Segunda División, Juventus Managua, in a playoff for a spot in the Primera División. Matagalpa FC won 1–0 over two legs, meaning they remained in the Primera División. Promotion and relegation Promoted from Segunda División as of June, 2024. Champions: Rancho Santana FC Relegated to Segunda División as of June, 2024. Last Place: Masachapa FC List of foreign players This is a list of foreign players in the 2024–25 season. The following players: Have played at least one game for the respective club. Have not been capped for the Nicaragua national football team on any level, independently from the birthplace A new rule was introduced this season, that clubs can have four foreign players per club and can only add a new player if there is an injury or a player/s is released, and it is before the closing of the season transfer window. ART Jalapa Neider SanJuan Rolando Abreu Felix Alejandro Rodriguez Maykel Reyes José Bernardo Laureiro Diriangén Carlos Tórres Leonel Buter 13px Matias Galvaliz Tomas Alvarez 13px Alfonso Quesada Renzo Carballo CS Sebaco Miguel Pucharella 13px Jose Armelo Brayan Zúñiga 13px David Castrillon Ronald Granja Managua Gabriel Junior Gabriel Vidal Gyan Araujo Luis Ibarra Matagalpa FC Matias Vernon Juan Murillo Kevin castro Rodolfo Forbes Luis Vanegas Ocotal Cristano Fernandez Yubeiquer Arenas Jhesuad Salamanca Juan Carvajal Erick Rizo John Rivas Rancho Santana FC Marlon Ibarguen Nester Carabali Paul Barbosa Real Estelí Ewerton da Silva 13px Arley Bonilla Leyvin Balanta UNAN Managua Pedro Dos Santos Hans Mina John Mena Dario Ramos Eugenio Palmero Walter Ferretti Leandro Figueroa Abel Mendez Fabián Monserrat Omar Hinestroza 13px (player released during the Apertura season) 13px (player released between the Apertura and Clausura seasons) 13px (player released during the Clausura season) References External links https://www.ligaprimera.com/ (official site) Category:Nicaraguan Primera División seasons

Political history of Malawi

thumb|278x278px|Flag of Nyasaland (1925–1964) The political history of Malawi spans over a century. Malawi, then Nyasaland, effectively became a one-party state in August 1961, when the country held its first general elections, and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) led by Hastings Kamuzu Banda became the dominant force. This status was formalized in 1966 when the constitution declared the MCP the sole legitimate political party. However, in 1993, the constitution was amended to introduce a multiparty system, paving the way for the emergence of new political parties. The United Democratic Front (UDF) quickly rose to prominence, and since then, other parties have also gained ground. The constitution guarantees all citizens aged 18 and above the right to participate in the political process, including the right to run for public office. Women and minority groups have made significant strides in Malawian politics, holding various positions in the National Assembly, cabinet, and judiciary, and contributing to the country's political landscape. History Early years (1890s-1964) British colonial rule Malawi was a British colony, known as Nyasaland, from 1891 to 1964. The colonial era saw the exploitation of Malawi's natural resources and the suppression of local cultures and traditions. The British exploited Malawi's natural resources, including tobacco, tea, and sugar, and imposed their own language, culture, and political systems. Resistance and nationalism Malawians resisted colonial rule, with various uprisings and protests. The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was formed in 1959, led by Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, to fight for independence. thumb|274x274px|The Rhodesia & Nyasaland £5 note, printed in 1957. Independence era (1964-1994) Independence The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was formed in 1959, led by Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, to fight for independence. Malawi gained independence on July 6, 1964, with Dr. Banda as its first president. One-party state In 1971, Banda declared Malawi a one-party state, making the MCP the only legal party. Opposition was suppressed, and dissent was not tolerated. The MCP became the dominant party, and Banda ruled with an iron fist, suppressing opposition and dissent. Human rights abuses Banda's regime was notorious for human rights abuses, including forced labor, political imprisonment, and torture. Multiparty era (1994-2019) Democratic reforms In 1993, Malawi adopted a new constitution, allowing for multiparty democracy. First multiparty elections The 1994 elections saw the United Democratic Front (UDF), led by Bakili Muluzi, win a majority. The United Democratic Front (UDF), led by Bakili Muluzi, won the 1994 elections, ending the MCP's dominance. Political instability The 1990s and 2000s saw frequent changes in government, with allegations of corruption and political interference. Muluzi served two terms, followed by Bingu wa Mutharika (UDF) and Joyce Banda (People's Party). Economic struggles Malawi faced significant economic challenges, including poverty, inflation, and dependence on foreign aid. Current era (2019-present) Controversial elections The 2019 elections saw Peter Mutharika (Democratic Progressive Party) win amidst allegations of fraud and irregularities. Political tensions The MCP, now led by Lazarus Chakwera, has become a major opposition force. The opposition MCP challenged the election results, leading to ongoing political tensions. Economic struggles Malawi remains one of the poor countries in the world, facing significant development challenges. References Category:Politics of Nyasaland Category:19th century in Malawi Category:20th century in Nyasaland Category:Politics of Malawi Category:History of Southern Africa by country Category:Totalitarian states

Production of Indian 2 and Indian 3

Indian 2 and Indian 3 are upcoming Indian Tamil-language vigilante action films directed by S. Shankar, who co-wrote them with B. Jeyamohan, Kabilan Vairamuthu and Lakshmi Saravana Kumar. They are jointly produced by Lyca Productions and Red Giant Movies. The sequels to Indian (1996), they serve respectively as the second and third instalment of the Indian trilogy. Kamal Haasan reprises his role from the first film as Senapathy, an ageing freedom fighter turned vigilante who fights against corruption, with Siddharth, S. J. Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Bobby Simha, Vivek, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Gulshan Grover, Samuthirakani and Nedumudi Venu joining the ensemble cast. Indian 2 was announced in September 2017. Sri Venkateswara Creations was initially on board, but opted out a month later. Lyca entered the production thereafter. Principal photography commenced in January 2019, and occurred sporadically over five years, before wrapping by March 2024. Both parts were shot back-to-back, with filming locations include Chennai, Rajahmundry, Bhopal, Gwalior, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Johannesburg and Taiwan. In 2020, an accident that killed some crew members and the COVID-19 pandemic delayed filming for two years until Red Giant Movies entered as co-producers. The technical crew includes musician Anirudh Ravichander, cinematographers Ravi Varman and R. Rathnavelu, editor A. Sreekar Prasad, production designer T. Muthuraj and visual effects supervisor V. Srinivas Mohan. Development During the production of Indian (1996), it's lead actor Kamal Haasan asked the director S. Shankar to make a sequel, but Shankar did not have a concrete story idea then. In September 2011, Shankar said many people asked him to make a sequel following Anna Hazare's anti-corruption crusade, and A. M. Rathnam, producer of the 1996 film, urged him to do so. In May 2015, Ratnam confirmed that he and Shankar discussed making a sequel but doubted the project's viability as the director was busy with the production of 2.0 (2018). Despite delaying starting the sequel due to 2.0, Shankar continued working on a story theme for it, under the tentative title Indian 2. On 30 September 2017, Haasan, the host of the first season of the Tamil reality television show Bigg Boss in Chennai, publicity announced the project during the season finale. Haasan was confirmed as the lead actor, reprising his role, and prominent Telugu film producer Dil Raju's Sri Venkateswara Creations was announced to fund the venture, thus marking his debut in Tamil. In October 2017, Raju backed out, reportedly due to increased production costs. Shortly thereafter, Allirajah Subaskaran, header of Lyca Productions, took over as the film's producer. The project marks the reunion of Shankar with Haasan after a hiatus of 24 years. The director chose Anirudh Ravichander to score the music, marking their first collaboration, rather than his regular collaborator A. R. Rahman, who also scored music for its predecessor. Anirudh's inclusion was confirmed in late December 2018. cinematographer Ravi Varman, editor A. Sreekar Prasad and production designer T. Muthuraj were hired to be a part of the film's technical crew. Shankar collaborated with Jeyamohan, Kabilan Vairamuthu and Lakshmi Saravanakumar to co-write the film's script and dialogues. Despite several proposed announcements of starting dates, the film's shoot was delayed throughout 2018 owing to Shankar's commitments with 2.0, which also faced significant production delays. Haasan also decided to use the time to release his long-delayed Vishwaroopam II (2018) and commit to his political career. In August 2018, Shankar and Haasan, announced that the film's shoot will commence that December, The production house later publicly announced the project on 7 November, coinciding with Haasan's birthday, confirming its inclusion as the producers. Muthuraj began working on the production design the same month, as the film's shoot was scheduled to start in late that year; however the delay in its set work, made the team to postpone its shoot to early 2019. Haasan would receive around as renumeration for the film, the highest in his career. Casting In December 2018, Kajal Aggarwal was announced as the lead actress. For her role, Aggarwal learnt the basics of the Indian martial arts form Kalaripayattu. Siddharth was confirmed to play another role in the film, after the team had initially held discussions with the likes of Silambarasan, Dulquer Salmaan and Arya for the same character. Ajay Devgn agreed to play the antagonist in the film, but production delays meant that he could not commit dates for the films. Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham were considered as replacements, but neither actor was signed. Other actors including Delhi Ganesh and RJ Balaji were also signed to portray supporting roles in the film. However, Balaji opted out of the film in October 2019. Nedumudi Venu was also set to reprise his role from the first film, but died in October 2021 after post COVID-19 complications. Closer to the start of the second schedule, actors Vidyut Jammwal and Bobby Simha were reportedly signed on for roles. While Simha confirmed his role in the film, Jammwal denied such claims. Rakul Preet Singh also joined the film to star opposite the character played by Siddharth. Aishwarya Rajesh was expected to join the film, but due to call sheet issues, she was replaced by Priya Bhavani Shankar. Vivek confirmed that he will be a part of the project, collaborating with Haasan for the first time, where he plays the role of a CBI officer in the film. It was considered to be one of his posthumous films following his death in April 2021. Actors Samuthirakani and George Maryan also joined the cast in supporting roles. In November 2022, Gulshan Grover confirmed his presence in a principal role. At the same month, Yograj Singh, father of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, also participated in a major schedule held at Chennai. British actor Benedict Garrett was confirmed as a part of the cast, while Kalidas Jayaram also joined the film in a prominent role during the film's shoot in Taiwan in April 2023. S. J. Suryah was reported to play the film's antagonist, and officially confirmed his participation in the film in September 2023. The film also marked the posthumous appearances of Manobala and G. Marimuthu following their respective deaths in May and September 2023. Filming Principal photography Principal photography began on 18 January 2019. A week-long shoot was held at a memorial home near Government General Hospital in Chennai, before the team also shot scenes at a nearby film studio. However the film was again delayed after the makers had trouble with the created sets. The shoot was pushed further owing to the Indian general election in May 2019, where Haasan's political party participated. Throughout the development process in 2018 and early 2019, the makers regularly denied media reports that the film had been shelved. Later, the shooting was resumed in May 2019, post elections. Owing to the long break between the schedules, cinematographer Ravi Varman also left the project after becoming committed to Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: I, and was subsequently replaced by R. Rathnavelu who previously worked with Shankar in Enthiran (2010). The second schedule began on 12 August 2019, at MGR Film City in Chennai, with scenes featuring Rakul Preet Singh being shot. Siddharth and Priya Bhavani Shankar too joined the sets on 16 August, and later Haasan too joined the sets on mid-September, where his portions being filmed. Haasan and team, later moved to a city hotel in T. Nagar, to proceed the shoot further. By 12 September, the second schedule which took place in Chennai had been completed. On 19 September, the team went to Rajahmundry, shoot the film's sequences featuring Haasan. Later on 23 October, Haasan and his team went to Bhopal to shoot the film at its third schedule. On 25 October 2019, it was reported that a massive political rally along with a fight sequence, involving Haasan and 2000 junior artistes was shot in Bhopal at the cost of . On 30 October 2019, it was reported that the makers head to Gwalior for a 12-day long shoot schedule, which was completed within seven days. Post the completion, the actor went to Chennai, to attend a felicitation ceremony for his 60 years in Tamil cinema, followed by a surgery on 22 November to remove an implant that was performed after he met with an accident in 2016. Scenes without featuring Haasan were canned, to complete major portions of the film, and planned to shoot his portions, after his recovery. On 21 January 2020, it was reported that Haasan will shoot for the film post his recovery, and it will take place at the EVP Film City, Chennai which will last for 35 days. It was reported that the film's team will change the location from China to Italy, due to fear of the COVID-19 pandemic. Accident in the sets On 19 February 2020, during the shooting of the film, a crane carrying a heavy flash light fell on the sets, resulting in the deaths of three crew members, including an assistant director and leaving ten more injured. Haasan, Shankar and Aggarwal had narrow escapes. A case was filed against Lyca Productions, along with three other persons by the Chennai police in connection with the accident on 21 February; The crane operator Rajan who absconded post the incident, was arrested and booked under three sections, the same day. Later Haasan and Shankar were summoned by the CBI, to investigate the accident during the sets. On 26 February 2020, a week after the incident, Haasan wrote a letter to Lyca Productions regarding to conduct a safety audit for the prevention of any unfortunate events. The very same day, Subaskaran released a statement on Twitter, stating the shoot was held completely under the supervision of Haasan and Shankar. On 28 February 2020, Shankar announced that a donation of will be given to the family of the deceased. Following the accident, the team planned to shift the shooting location from EVP Film City to Binny Mills. COVID-19 shutdown and further delays Filming was further delayed to the COVID-19 restrictions that came into effect during March 2020. Haasan planned to resume shooting in January 2021, after hosting the fourth season of Bigg Boss. In September 2020, Haasan also signed Lokesh Kanagaraj's Vikram during the intermediate timeline, and Shankar also felt disappointed with the production house for not taking a call on the resumption of the shoot. According to The Times of India, a spokesperson from the production team told that: The report also claimed they had been told that Shankar had completed around 60% cent of the film's portions, including the intermission sequence, and "Even though Kamal is now focusing on Lokesh's project, he is also keen on wrapping up this film because he feels the film will give a major boost to his political image in the upcoming state elections, and wants it to release at least by summer 2021." However the company's COO, P. Kannan, denied it as a baseless rumour and stated that they did not get any kind of such information from the director. He added, "The film requires a huge crew of 500-600 people on the set, so the planning is going on. We are in the process of deciding how to move forward with the shoot, and in fact, we met Kamal Haasan yesterday to discuss this. We are hoping to resume the shoot soon." Due to the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, the crew planned to resume the shoot without Haasan in February 2021, with the other cast and the director were advised to keep themselves available for the shoot, while Haasan's portions would be filmed post-elections. That same month, Rathnavelu also opted out of the film citing schedule conflicts. Aggarwal, in March 2021, stated that the reason for the delay was that most of the crew members are from the United States, they are unable to travel and work in India due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Later in February 2021, Shankar officially announced his debut directorial in Telugu, RC15 (later titled as Game Changer) with Ram Charan, and also planned for the Hindi remake of Anniyan, with Ranveer Singh, which was later shelved. In April 2021, Lyca Productions submitted a suit against Shankar to restrain directing any other film before his commitments with the film. However, Shankar denied Lyca's allegations and also argued that the production house cannot prevent him from making other films. The court ordered Shankar and Lyca Productions to settle this issue amicably, but negotiations failed, with Shankar blaming Haasan and Lyca for the delay. In June 2021, the Madras High Court denied the producer's appeal to stop Shankar directing other films. Filming was further planned to be resumed in December 2021, but pushed back further due to Haasan and Shankar's other commitments. Resumption In May 2022, during the promotions of Vikram, Haasan indicated the plans of resuming the film, once Shankar completes Game Changer. Following the film's success, plans to revive the film were being initiated, and during June 2022, Udhayanidhi Stalin of Red Giant Movies confirmed he had discussions with Subaskaran and that filming would resume soon, though he did not say whether he would be co-producing or distributing the film. On 24 August 2022, Red Giant Movies came on board as the co-producers, and a preliminary schedule featuring Simha and other artists were filmed. Ravi Varman, who earlier left the project, returned to handle cinematography. During the same time, Shankar announced that he will be filming it simultaneously with Game Changer. Haasan and Aggarwal joined the film's shooting, that was held at Tirupati on 21 September. Both the artists performed the Kalaripayattu and Varma kalai art forms, under the guidance of Dr. A. K. Prakasan Gurukkal, the founder of the spiritual art form. In November 2022, a minor schedule took place in Chennai with other supporting characters after Haasan was unavailable due to his commitments on hosting the sixth season of Bigg Boss. In February 2023, a month-long schedule was held at the Adityaram Studios in Chennai, where filming would be held for a single stretch and was considered to be the longest schedule. In this schedule, several night shoots took place. After the schedule wrap, the team planned for filming an action sequence set in train at South Africa. On 1 April 2023, the team moved to Taiwan for filming a major sequence, and thereafter, went to Johannesburg for filming the aforementioned train sequence on 12 April 2023. Although being planned as a 12-day schedule, it was filmed within six days. On 10 May 2023, Shankar filmed a major schedule in Chennai, which was completed on 31 May. On 19 June 2023, a sequence was supposed to be filmed at the Chennai International Airport but was interrupted claiming that the crew did not obtain proper permission from the officials. After a four-month break, in November 2023, filming for the concurrent schedule began in Vijayawada. The crew had shot few sequences at the Alankar Center at Gandhinagar with the presence of 8000 extras for four days, and moved to Visakhapatnam for a 10-day schedule. Shortly afterwards, the team moved to Chennai for filming the remaining sequences and in late-December 2023, the team wrapped the schedule except for filming two songs. In early January 2024, it was announced that the production for the film has been completed. However, Ananda Vikatan reported that filming for few songs were pending which would be shot in India before the 2024 Indian general election. The following month, it was reported that filming was nearing conclusion. A song was filmed for 10 days during early-March 2024 at the housing boards in Chennai painted with silhouettes of Senapathy and featured Siddharth and Priya Bhavani Shankar. On 25 March, Haasan announced that the production of the film has been completed. Design In June 2021, Seema Tabassum, Haasan's make-up artist claimed that the film consisted of using prosthetic makeups for Haasan and Aggarwal. Haasan's friend and makeup artist Michael Westmore, who previously worked in the predecessor, provided inputs for the makeup and design during their meeting in United States in August 2022. Margaux Lancester also joined the film's crew, post-completion of the Taiwan schedule in April 2023. The production team members claimed that the prosthetic makeup takes around four to five hours, hence Haasan would come to the sets at 5:00 a.m. ahead of the shooting at 9:00 am. The crew had to be fast while shooting his portions as it would be really difficult for Haasan to shoot with the prosthetics due to the increase in temperature, and after filming those sequences it takes around two hours to remove the prosthetics. Legacy Effects designed prosthetic makeup and animatronics, with Vance Hartwell and Pattanam Rasheed as the makeup artists. Haasan's costume designer Amritha Ram worked on the film, with Pallavi Singh, Gavin Miguel, Rocky and S. B. Satheesan. Post-production The editing of the film began in May 2020, after Tamil Nadu government permitted resumption of post-production works of Tamil films that were interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and were instructed to follow the necessary safety regulations. The team decided to edit most of the available footage that was completed before the prolonged delay of the film's shoot. Due to Vivek and Venu's deaths before production could be completed, Shankar reportedly decided to use visual effects to complete their remaining scenes. Full-fledged post-production works began during July 2023. Shankar collaborated with Lola Visual Effects, known for their work in several Hollywood films, to showcase younger looks of Haasan through de-aging technology, and work on the visual effects began at the studio lot of Paramount Pictures. V. Srinivas Mohan joined the film as the visual effects supervisor. In October 2023, Haasan started dubbing for his portions in the film held at the Le Magic Lantern Studio in Chennai. and the very same month the production company tweeted that they had received a copy of the first edit for the film. In January 2024, sources close from the production team claimed that the final edit has been locked and the post-production team currently worked on the digital intermediate, colour grading, previsualisation, computer graphics and several aspects, without making any amendments from the cut. Nearly four reels of the edit had been sent for the sound design and sound effects. Although the team intended to complete the film prior to the tentative April 2024 release, the producers wanted to announce the date only after being assured from all the post-production units. Splitting into two films Although Indian 2 was conceived as a single film during production, in June 2023 Udhayanidhi stated that they had discussed plans for a sequel. The following month, it was reported that the film would be split into two-parts, as the final footage for the film was over six hours long; the latter titled Indian 3, was being shot simultaneously. In October 2023, Ananda Vikatan said around 80% of the footage had been shot for Indian 3, and only 25 days were needed to complete it. On 24 March 2024, Haasan confirmed the third instalment in the franchise; he stated that Indian 3 was shot alongside Indian 2. Aggarwal's portions will only feature in Indian 3. Notes See also List of films with longest production time References Indian 2 and 3 Indian 2 and 3 Indian 2 and 3 Indian 2 and 3 Indian 2 and 3 Indian 2 and 3

St Mark's Church, Dawlish

St Mark's Church was a Church of England church in Dawlish, Devon, England. It was built between 1849 and 1851 as a chapel of ease to the parish church of St Gregory. It closed as a place of worship in 1974 and was demolished in 1976. The site is now occupied by residential dwellings. History Construction of St Mark's St Mark's was built as a chapel of ease to the parish church of St Gregory, at a time when accommodation at the parish church had become inadequate to meet the needs of the growing town. The parish church was at an "inconvenient distance" for a good proportion of the town and it was also felt that the church did not have an adequate number of free sittings for the poorer inhabitants. Among the contributors to the building fund for the new church was the owner of Luscombe Castle, Charles Hoare, who contributed £1,000, along with a further £1,000 towards its endowment, and his wife, who gave a further £1,000. The plans for St Mark's were drawn up by the architect John Hayward of Exeter. It was made up of a nave, chancel and vestry, and had seated accommodation for 287 people, of which 197 seats were free and 90 were appropriated. A gallery level held 28 seats and the organ. The foundation stone was laid by Hoare's newphew, Robert Blencowe, on 15 May 1849, and the completed church was consecrated by the Bishop of Exeter, the Right Rev. Henry Phillpotts, on 23 April 1851. The church's masonry work was carried out by Messrs. Spencer and Matthews, with Samuel Knight as the stonemason, and Mr. Parker was the painter, plumber and glazier. Enlargement and restoration From the time of its opening, St Mark's often saw full attendance during services, particularly on Sunday evenings. By October 1851, the Western Times reported that the church had been "so well attended of late on Sunday evenings that sitting room has been unattainable by many" and added the new place of worship is, "as we have already said, far too small for the town". In 1878, after the restoration of St Gregory's was completed, plans were made to enlarge St Mark's by adding a south aisle and a subscription list was started towards the work. The church was described as "often very crowded during the season" and particularly when poor weather prevented inhabitants from walking to the parish church. By May 1881, the fund had reached over £600 and an anonymous donation of £400 was received in June 1883. The enlargement plans, which were drawn up by Messrs. Hayward and Son of Exeter in 1879, saw accommodation increase from 255 to 416 seats. The work was carried out in three phases and tenders for the first were sought in May 1883, for the excavation of a bank on the south side of the church and building a retaining wall and stove chamber. The tender of J. Hawkins of Dawlish was accepted that month for £182 and the heating arrangements were entrusted to Messrs. King and Munk of Exeter. The second phase, involving the construction of a new aisle and the reseating of the nave, was approved in October 1883 and the tender of J. G. Stephens of Exeter, at £943, was accepted the following month. The new 19 foot wide aisle was completed in July 1884 and, after a period of further fundraising, tenders for the third phase of work were sought in April 1885. This included the construction of an organ chamber on the south side of the chancel, a new vestry, and adding choir stalls on the north side of the chancel. The tender of J. C. Stephens of Exeter was accepted for £305. St Mark's was formally reopened on 7 October 1885. In addition to the three phases of work, the church received a new organ, built by Messrs. Hele & Co. of Plymouth, from Mrs. Norsworthy of Newlands. A new stone pulpit was gifted by the family of the late Mrs. Somerset in her memory in December 1885. Closure and demolition In 1969, the Church Council, concerned over the parish's financial position, recommended closing St Mark's in a bid to save money, but it was vetoed by the vicar, Rev. John Delve. St Mark's was declared redundant by the Church of England on 6 September 1974 and the Church Commissioners approved its demolition on 12 February 1975. The demolition of the church was originally due to be carried out in September 1975, but the Church Commissioners postponed their plans due to local pressure. Some called for it to be retained for the benefit of the community, potentially as a community centre, youth club or sports hall, and concerns were also raised about the negative impact demolition would have on the conservation area. A local store owner, Alan Evans, gained over 1,000 signatures for his petition calling for the church to be saved. The Redundant Churches Committee of the Church Commissioners held further meetings to discuss the matter, but ultimately the decision was made to continue as planned and St Mark's was demolished in early 1976. The site was subsequently sold to a private owner and redeveloped with the construction of six dwellings, known collectively as St Mark's, for which planning permission was granted in 1980. References Category:Churches completed in 1851 Category:Church of England church buildings in Devon Category:Demolished buildings and structures in Devon Category:Demolished churches in England Category:Buildings and structures demolished in 1976

Third Modi ministry

The list of NDA Government cabinet and ministers is the Council of Minister headed by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi that was formed after the 2024 general election which was held in seven phases in 2024. The results of the election were announced on 4 June 2024 and this led to the formation of the 18th Lok Sabha History The Third Modi ministry came into existence following the 2024 general election to the 18th Lok Sabha in which the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance emerged victorious winning 293 of the 543 seats of the Lok Sabha. List of ministers Cabinet Ministers !style=| Remarks Ministers of State (Independent Charge) !style=| Remarks Ministers of State !style=| Remarks Outgoing ministers The following ministers from the previous ministry were not a part of the third council of ministers of prime minister Narendra Modi: Arjun Munda lost re-election Smriti Irani lost re-election Mahendra Nath Pandey lost re-election Raj Kumar Singh lost re-election Narayan Rane not re-appointed Anurag Thakur not re-appointed Parshottam Rupala not re-appointed V. K. Singh did not contest election Ashwini Kumar Choubey did not contest election Rameswar Teli did not contest election Som Parkash did not contest election Darshana Jardosh did not contest election Meenakshi Lekhi did not contest election Rajkumar Ranjan Singh did not contest election A. Narayanaswamy did not contest election Pratima Bhoumik did not contest election John Barla did not contest election Niranjan Jyoti lost re-election Sanjeev Balyan lost re-election Raosaheb Danve lost re-election V. Muraleedharan lost election Kailash Choudhary lost election Rajeev Chandrasekhar lost election Ajay Mishra Teni lost re-election Nisith Pramanik lost re-election Bharati Pawar lost re-election Subhas Sarkar lost re-election Bhagwanth Khuba lost re-election Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma lost re-election Kaushal Kishore lost re-election Kapil Patil lost re-election Faggan Singh Kulaste not re-appointed Ajay Bhatt not re-appointed Bishweswar Tudu not re-appointed Mahendra Munjapara not re-appointed Bhagwat Karad not re-appointed Demographics thumb|President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the Council of Ministers after the Third oath of office of Narendra Modi on 9th June, 2024. Parties Party Cabinet Ministers Ministers of State (I/C) Ministers of State Total number of ministersBharatiya Janata Party2633261Telugu Desam Party1012Janata Dal (United)1012Shiv Sena0101Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)1001Rashtriya Lok Dal0101Janata Dal (Secular)1001Hindustani Awam Morcha1001Apna Dal (Sonelal)0011Republican Party of India (A)0011Total3153672 States State Cabinet Ministers Ministers of State (I/C) Ministers of State Total number of ministers Name of ministers Andhra Pradesh 1 — 2 3 Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani Arunachal Pradesh 1 — — 1 Kiren Rijiju Assam 1 — 1 2 Sarbananda Sonowal Pabitra Margherita Bihar 4 — 4 8 Giriraj Singh Jitan Ram Manjhi Lalan Singh Chirag Paswan Nityanand Rai Satish Chandra Dubey Raj Bhushan Choudhary Ram Nath Thakur Chhattisgarh — — 1 1 Tokhan Sahu Goa — — 1 1 Shripad Yesso Naik Gujarat 5 — 1 6 Amit Shah S. Jaishankar Jagat Prakash Nadda Mansukh L. Mandaviya C. R. Patil Nimuben BambhaniyaHaryana 1 1 1 3 Manohar Lal Khattar Rao Inderjit Singh Krishan Pal Gurjar Himachal Pradesh — — — — Jharkhand 1 — 1 2 Annpurna Devi Sanjay Seth Karnataka 3 — 2 5 Nirmala Sitharaman H. D. Kumaraswamy Prahlad Joshi V. Somanna Shobha Karandlaje Kerala — — 1 1 Suresh Gopi Madhya Pradesh 3 — 3 6 Shivraj Singh Chouhan Virendra Kumar Khatik Jyotiraditya Scindia Durga Das Uikey Savitri Thakur L. Murugan Maharashtra 2 1 3 6 Nitin Gadkari Piyush Goyal Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav Raksha Khadse Murlidhar Mohol Ramdas AthawaleManipur — — — — —Meghalaya — — — — —Mizoram — — — — —Nagaland — — — — — Odisha 3 — — 3 Dharmendra Pradhan Jual Oram Ashwini Vaishnaw Punjab — — — — — Rajasthan 2 1 1 4 Bhupendra Yadav Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Arjun Ram Meghwal Bhagirath Choudhary Sikkim — — — — —Tamil Nadu — — — — —Telangana 1 — 1 2 G. Kishan Reddy Bandi Sanjay KumarTripura — — — — — Uttar Pradesh 3 1 7 11 Narendra Modi Rajnath Singh Hardeep Singh Puri Jayant Chaudhary Jitin Prasada Pankaj Chaudhary S. P. Singh Baghel Kirti Vardhan Singh B. L. Verma Kamlesh Paswan Anupriya Patel Uttarakhand — — 1 1 Ajay Tamta West Bengal — — 2 2 Shantanu Thakur Sukanta MajumdarAndaman and Nicobar Islands — — — — —Chandigarh — — — — —Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu — — — — —Delhi — — 1 1 Harsh MalhotraJammu and Kashmir — 1 — 1 Jitendra SinghLadakh — — — — —Lakshadweep — — — — —Puducherry — — — — — Unelected — — 2 2 Ravneet Singh Bittu George KurienTotal 31 5 36 72 See also 18th Lok Sabha 2024 Indian general election Union Council of Ministers Premiership of Narendra Modi References External links India Category:Modi administration Category:Indian union ministries Category:Narendra Modi ministry Category:2024 establishments in India Modi Category:Cabinets established in 2024 Category:Bharatiya Janata Party Category:Telugu Desam Party Category:Janata Dal (United) Category:Shiv Sena Category:Lok Janshakti Party

Liu Shuqin

Liu Shuqin (born November 1, 1969) is a researcher of Taiwanese literature who works at the Institute of Taiwanese Literature at Tsinghua University. Her research specialties include Taiwanese literature during the Japanese colonial period, Colonialism and literary production, and Comparative literature of East Asian colonies. Life Liu Shuqin was born on November 1, 1969, in Hualien, Taiwan. She once did short-term research at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Tokyo. Research philosophy and academic concern Regarding the rising atmosphere of nationalism (whether in China or Taiwan) within the Department of Literature in Taiwan and in the country, Liu Shuqin once advised readers in the preface of her representative work "The Thorny Road: Literary Activities and Cultural Struggles of Taiwanese Youth in Japan," saying: "While fighting colonialism, the nation-state has to some extent fallen into the perspective of cultural essentialism. Nationalism has stifled various local differences, suppressed the multiple possibilities of local literature, and reduced multiple local cultural traditions." Compared with some scholars who use postcolonial discourse as a weapon for their discourse or as a theoretical basis for supporting Taiwan's independence or unification, she has a different view on postcolonial discourse, believing that "the ultimate goal of postcolonial discourse is to liberate various regional and indigenous words and expressions from the monocultural dictatorship, and naturally show an equal dialogue between the local and the rest of the world from the inside out." Regarding the existence of "Taiwanese literature," especially the creation and intellectualization of Taiwanese literature, she does not believe that it is "the result of a temporary, one-party, or political operation," but instead that it has its causes and profound significance. In an article, she mentioned: "The canonization of Taiwanese literary works and the discipline of Taiwanese studies are cultural phenomena that can be objectively analyzed. This cultural phenomenon has long and profound social roots, reflecting our society's power and desire to express collective emotions and understand our land and history." She is very concerned about the problems of "Taiwan usually has only one or a few representatives participating," "weak numbers," and "lack of a generational team." She believes this phenomenon will eventually affect the voice of Taiwanese and Taiwanese literature in the international academic community and create a disadvantage in academic inheritance and international competition for the next generation.柳书琴/著，〈台湾文学：台湾最柔软、最美丽的一张名片〉，2011年10月《国文天地》第27卷第5期，页46。（Liu Shuqin/author, "Taiwanese Literature: Taiwan's softest and most beautiful business card", "Chinese World", Volume 27, Issue 5, October 2011, page 46.） Regarding the development of Taiwanese literary research, Liu Shuqin believes that thinking about "what Taiwanese literature can give back to society" is more important and urgent than "discussing research topics and research methods in detail." At the "Current Issues in Taiwanese Literature Symposium" held by the Taiwan Research Center of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Providence University, the National Museum of Taiwanese Literature, the Taiwan Research Center platform, and relevant university departments and institutes were called upon to invite people from all walks of life to discuss the various changes that have occurred in the domestic cultural and educational fields in recent years through some means (such as a series of workshops) and to think about the various impacts these changes have brought to the discipline of, the social needs they reflect, and the strategies for responding to these changes.柳书琴/著，〈“当前台湾文学议题座谈会”发言稿〉，刊载在2014年春季号第89期《文学台湾》，页224~225。（Liu Shuqin/Author, "Speech Transcript of "Symposium on Current Taiwan Literary Issues"", published in the 89th issue of "Literature Taiwan", Spring 2014, pp. 224~225.） Literary work Articles can be divided into “academic works” and “general works”. As of now (August 27, 2014), the electronic files of most articles can be found on the personal web pages of teachers at the Institute of Taiwanese Literature at National Tsing Hua University. Academic works Dissertations "The Path of Thorns: Literary Activities and Cultural Struggles of Young People in Japan", PhD dissertation, Department of Chinese Literature, National Tsing Hua University, 2001. "War and Literature: Literary Activities in Taiwan during the Late Japanese Occupation", Master's dissertation, Department of History, National Taiwan University, 1994. A whole book is a work composed of a single or multiple papers "식민지문학의 생태게：이중어체제 하의 타이완문학" (Chinese title: 《殖民地文学的生态系：双语体制下的台湾文学》), Yile Publishing House, Seoul, South Korea, May 14, 2012. "The Path of Thorns: Literary Activities and Cultural Struggles of Taiwanese Youth in Japan," Lianjing Publishing House, published in May 2009. ---A work based on his doctoral thesis, supplemented, rewritten, and revised. Books co-authored with Liu Shuqin, Li Zhuoying, Zhao Qinghua, and others co-authored "Going to Dachuan: An Oral Biography of Ji Gang," National Taiwan Literature Museum, Tainan, June 2011. Editor's work: Co-edited with Zhang Wenxun, Compilation of Research Materials of Contemporary Writers in Taiwan 6. Zhang Wenhuan, National Taiwan Literature Museum, Tainan, March 2011. Self-edited, War and demarcation: Main Body Reshaping and Cultural Politics of Taiwan and South Korea under the "General War," Lianjing Publishing House, Taipei, March 2011. Edited with Xu Peixian and Shi Wanshun, "Local Culture in the Empire": The Cultural Situation of Taiwan during the Japanization (Wu Mi-cha planned the book), Sower Publishing House, Taipei, 2008. Co-edited with Qiu Guifen, Post-Colonial East Asia Localization Thinking: Taiwan Literature Field, Preparatory Office of Taiwanese Literature Museum, 2006. Edited with Chen Wanyi and Xu Weiyu, Complete Works of Zhang Wenhuan (Volume 8, Data Collection), Collection of Taichung County Cultural Center, April 1998. Translation: He Tian Yi's "The Conflict between the East and the West: Modern Western Civilization, Natsume Sōseki, and Zhang Taiyan" is included in the Proceedings of the International Conference on the Dilemma and Outway of Modernization in East Asia, which was published by the National Policy Research Center of the Chinese Cultural Rejuvenation Movement in July 1995. Yoshio Tsuji "Zhou Jinbo's Theory: Focusing on Series Works," was published in the 8th issue of Literary Taiwan in October 1993. Masayoshi Matsunaga, "Literary Activities in Taiwan", published in Contemporary No. 87, pages 13–29, July 1993. Gilfilla, S. Colum, The Decline of the Roman Empire and Lead Poisoning published in Historiography in December 1989, pages 67–78. General works Literary creation: Most of his papers and essays are published under their real names, and his poems are published under the pseudonym of Hibiscus. Prose: "Taiwan and Northeast in the Intellect of History: Field Notes of Northeast Literature," published in Wenxun No. 320 in June 2012, pages 70~80. "Taiwanese Literature: The Softest and Most Beautiful Business Card in Taiwan" was published in the album "Taiwanese Literature and Me" in October 2011, pages 41–46. "Echor," included in "Nanfeng: Lin Fan's Return to the Peach and Plum Collection" (Taipei: Printing Publishing House), July 2010, pages 79~101. --Reminiscing the time with the teacher (Lin Ruiming, pseudonym: Lin Fan). New poem: "Master", included in "South Wind: Lin Fan's Return of Peaches and Plums" (Taipei: Printing Publishing House), July 2010, pages 11–12. "Erythrina variegata," published in the 21st issue of Ecological Taiwan, October 2008, page 60. "Smile" and "Mengshan Shi Shi" were published in the fourth issue of Xindi Literature in June 2008, pages 99–101. "Epic Flower" and "May Rain" were published in the first issue of "New Land Literature" in September 2007, pages 133~134. Judgment of others Criticism of its research orientation: Because she advocated that the study of Taiwanese literature during the Japanese rule should adopt "positivism" and advocated that another Taiwanese writer, You Shengguan, should take a "critical" position, she wrote an article to review "critical" academic research. You Shengguan also wrote an article criticizing the research orientation of Liu Shuqin, Huang Mei'e, and other scholars and their interpretation of the historical materials and research objects of Taiwanese literature during Japanese rule. Comments on its research results: Zeng Shirong's "The Way of Thorns: Literary Activities and Cultural Struggles of Taiwanese Youth Traveling to Japan" by Liu Shuqin: This article was published in "Research on Taiwan History" (Taipei City: Institute of Taiwan History, Academia Sinica) in December 2011, page 241–249. References Category:1969 births Category:Living people Category:Taiwanese literature

11th Arunachal Pradesh Assembly

The Eleventh Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh is constituted after the 2024 Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections, which were concluded on 19 April 2024. Notable positions The present assembly is the Eleventh Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh. TBD Members of Legislative Assembly DistrictNo.ConstituencyReservedNamePartyAllianceTawang1LumlaSTTsering Lhamu 2TawangSTNamgey Tsering 3MuktoSTPema Khandu West Kameng4DirangSTPhurpa Tsering 5KalaktangSTTseten Chombay Kee 6Thrizino-BuragaonSTTenzin Nyima Glow None7BomdilaSTDongru Siongju East Kameng8BamengSTKumar Waii 9ChayangtajoSTHayeng Mangfi 10Seppa EastSTEaling Tallang 11Seppa WestSTMama Natung Pakke-Kessang12Pakke-KasangSTBiyuram Wahge Papum Pare13ItanagarSTTechi Kaso 14DoimukhSTNabam Vivek None15SagaleeSTRatu Techi Lower Subansiri16YachuliSTToko Tatung 17Ziro-HapoliSTHage Appa Kra-Daadi18PalinSTBalo Raja Kurung Kumey19NyapinSTTai Nikio Kra-Daadi20TaliSTJikke Tako Kurung Kumey21KoloriangSTPani Taram Upper Subansiri22NachoSTNakap Nalo 23TalihaSTNyato Rigia 24DaporijoSTTaniya Soki Kamle25RagaSTRotom Tebin Upper Subansiri26DamporijoSTRode Bui West Siang27LiromobaSTPesi Jilen Lower Siang28LikabaliSTKardo Nyigyor Lepa Rada29BasarSTNyabi Jini Dirchi West Siang30Along WestSTTopin Ete 31Along EastSTKento Jini Siang32RumgongSTTalem Taboh Shi Yomi33MechukaSTPasang Dorjee Sona Upper Siang34Tuting-YingkiongSTAlo Libang Siang35PanginSTOjing Tasing Lower Siang36Nari-KoyuSTTojir Kadu East Siang37Pasighat WestSTNinong Ering 38Pasighat EastSTTapi Darang 39MeboSTOken Tayeng NoneUpper Siang40Mariyang-GekuSTOni Panyang Dibang Valley41AniniSTMopi Mihu Lower Dibang Valley42DambukSTPuinnyo Apum 43RoingSTMutchu Mithi Lohit44TezuSTMohesh Chai Anjaw45HayuliangSTDasanglu Pul Namsai46ChowkhamSTChowna Mein 47NamsaiSTChau Zingnu Namchoom 48LekangSTLekhiya Soni Changlang49Bordumsa-DiyunNoneNikh Kamin 50MiaoSTKamlung Mossang 51NampongSTLaisam Simai None52Changlang SouthSTHamjong Tangha 53Changlang NorthSTTesam Pongte Tirap54NamsangSTWangki Lowang 55Khonsa EastSTWanglam Sawin None56Khonsa WestSTChakat Aboh 57Borduria-BagapaniSTWanglin Lowangdong Longding58KanubariSTGabriel Denwang Wangsu 59Longding-PumaoSTThangwang Wangham 60Pongchau-WakkaSTHonchun Ngandam Source See also 2019 Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly List of constituencies of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Government of Arunachal Pradesh List of governors of Arunachal Pradesh List of chief ministers of Arunachal Pradesh References External links Arunachal Pradesh

Jensen Castle

Jensen Castle (born February 21, 2001) is an American amateur golfer. She won the 2021 U.S. Women's Amateur. Early life, college and amateur career Castle grew up in West Columbia, South Carolina. She was one of the top amateur golfers in the country during her high school years, and was ranked 4th by the AJGA in the class of 2019. She won the South Carolina Class State Championship in 2016 and again in 2018, where shot a two-day state tournament record 137 and won by 10 strokes. In 2019, Castle lost a playoff to Ingrid Lindblad at the 2019 Annika Invitational USA, and finished second at PGA of America's Girl's Junior PGA Championship in Hartford, Connecticut, two strokes behind Yuka Saso. She was a member of the East squad that won the 2019 Wyndham Cup. Castle enrolled at the University of Kentucky in 2019 and played with the Kentucky Wildcats women's golf team 2019–2024, where she was named to the All-SEC First Team and All-American. In 2021, Castle won the U.S. Women's Amateur at Westchester Country Club in New York, becoming the first number 63 seed to lift the Robert Cox Trophy. Plagued by a rib injury, she started despite doctors' recommendations, and opened the week with a seven-over-par 79 in the first round of stroke play. She then prevailed in a 12-for-2 playoff to reach match play, and came back from deficits in three of six matches to defeat reigning NCAA individual champion Rachel Heck in the semi-finals, and eventually claim the trophy over former world number one Yu-Chiang Hou, winning 2 and 1 in the 36-hole championship match. She earned a start at the 2021 Cognizant Founders Cup on the LPGA Tour where she did not make the cut. Castle appeared at the Augusta National Women's Amateur three times, and advanced to the final round at Augusta National Golf Club twice, finishing T-12 in 2022 and T-26 in 2023. She won the Curtis Cup with the U.S. national team twice, in 2021 and 2022. Professional career Castle turned professional in 2024. She made her professional debut at the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship on the Epson Tour. Amateur wins 2016 South Carolina Class State Championship 2018 South Carolina Class State Championship, Carolinas Junior Girls PGA Championship 2020 Carolinas Women's Four-Ball Championship (with Rachel Kuehn) 2021 Carolinas Women's Four-Ball Championship (with Rachel Kuehn) 2021 U.S. Women's Amateur 2022 Ruth's Chris Tar Heel Invite Source: Results in LPGA majors Tournament2021 2022ANA InspirationU.S. Women's OpenCUTCUTWomen's PGA ChampionshipThe Evian ChampionshipCUTWomen's British Open CUT = missed the half-way cut U.S. national team appearances Amateur Curtis Cup: 2021 (winners), 2022 (winners) References External links Jensen Castle at the World Amateur Golf Ranking official site Category:American female golfers Category:Winners of ladies' major amateur golf championships Category:Kentucky Wildcats women's golfers Category:People from West Columbia, South Carolina Category:2001 births Category:Living people

1521 (film)

1521 (also knows in United States as 1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom) is a 2023 historical drama film written by Mary Krell-Oishi and directed by Michael Barder. It stars Danny Trejo, Bea Alonzo, Costas Mandylor, Michael Copon, Hector David Jr., Maricel Laxa, Vic Romano, Floyd Tena, Larissa Buendia. The film is about the battle of Lapu-Lapu and Ferdinand Magellan in Mactan, Cebu and about the love story of a native princess and a Spanish soldier. Plot A woman experiences a dream depicting what is implied to be a flashback from her previous life. In 1521, Spaniards led by Ferdinand Magellan arrive in Cebu seeking to establish Spanish rule and develop trade relations with its leader, Raja Humabon. While Humabon is willing to accommodate the Spaniards in the hopes of increased prosperity, Lapu-Lapu, the ruler of the neighboring island of Mactan, refuses to accept their loss of independence. In an effort to convince Lapu-Lapu, Magellan and Humabon arrange for the former's interpreter, a Malay slave named Enrique, to live in Mactan as their intermediary. Lapu-Lapu treats Enrique as a guest, while the latter develops a romance with Mactan's babaylan, Diwata. However, her brother, Lapulapu's chief soldier Udong, is wary of the Spaniards' intentions and threatens Enrique over his relationship with Diwata. Despite this, Enrique becomes sympathetic with Mactan and advises Magellan to treat its inhabitants with respect, while trying to convince Lapu-Lapu to submit peacefully. Enrique's efforts are undermined when a group of Spanish soldiers led by Lorenzo loot a village, forcing Magellan to order the flogging of one of those involved to avert a conflict. Eventually, Lapu-Lapu breaks off negotiations when he, Diwata and Udong attend Humabon's baptism ceremony, during which the latter and his people are made to kneel before a cross and burn icons of their gods. An offended Diwata runs away, while Enrique is warned off by Udong from pursuing her. Later, Diwata reconciles with Enrique and pledges her love, leading to them agreeing to elope to the village of Buaya. Arriving there, Diwata comes across the village being looted by Spanish soldiers and is knocked unconscious by Lorenzo, who steals her necklace. Enrique, who is in Diwata's village at the time of the attack, is told to leave by Lapu-Lapu for his own safety. Diwata, again feeling betrayed following the attack on Buaya, returns to her village, but is told that Enrique had been looking for her, restoring her faith in him and prompting her to run off again in search for Enrique. Enrique makes a futile attempt to convince Magellan not to go to war with Lapu-Lapu, but accompanies him anyway to battle. Arriving at a beach, Enrique then appeals one last time to Lapu-Lapu to surrender, which the latter refuses. The ensuing battle results in heavy losses for both sides, culminating in Magellan being badly wounded by Lapu-Lapu before being finished off by his men. Enrique is captured but is spared at the last minute after Diwata runs to his side and pleads for his life. Lapu-Lapu allows her to see Enrique off at the shoreline to be with his comrades. However, Enrique snatches Diwata's necklace from Lorenzo and runs back to return it to her. Lorenzo fires a gun at the couple, but is then killed by Udong with a spear. The bullet hits Enrique, who dies in Diwata's arms. In the present, the woman wakes up and embraces her partner, who is implied to be a reincarnation of Enrique. Cast Danny Trejo as Ferdinand Magellan Bea Alonzo as Diwata Costas Mandylor as Lorenzo Michael Copon as Lapu-Lapu Hector David Jr. as Enrique Maricel Laxa as Ahmani Vic Romano as Udong Floyd Tena as Humabon Larissa Buendia as Humamai Sol Eugenio as Datu Eren Kereci as Spanish Soldier Production On August 4, 2022, Bea Alonzo was confirmed to be part of the film. The film has a working title 1521: The Battle of Mactan and their Shooting will be done in Puerto Princesa City and Taytay, Palawan. Controversies Issues with Bea Alonzo The production and release of the film was marred by controversy between the lead actress Bea Alonzo and the film crew. Among these were allegations such as Alonzo bringing along additional staff to her provided accommodations and the resulting disputes over costs, problems with her costume and what the producers said were "unreasonable" demands from Alonzo. Entertainment reporter Ogie Diaz also said that a real Bolo knife used in the film ended up injuring several actors. Producer Francis Ho subsequently apologized to Alonzo for these issues, which he attributed to his being a first-time producer. Alonzo did not attend the movie's premier night on May 29, 2024. Historical inaccuracies The film was criticized for its historical inaccuracies such as in costumes, armor and language. Some also criticised Bea Alonzo's casting as a native princess, stating that she looked more like one of the colonizers than a local. Release The film has a limited release in United States on October 2, 2023. Made in time for the 125th Philippine Independence Day in 2023, the movie will be screened in Philippine cinemas on June 5, 2024. ‘1521’ premiered at SM Seaside City in Cebu City on May 30. Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan praised the film, adding along with his wife Representative Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” King-Chan that the film placed one of its settings in Barangy Buaya. Accolades YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResult 2023 London Independent Film Awards Best Feature Film 1521 Athens International Monthly Art Film FestivalBest Feature Film1521 Sweden Film AwardsBest Feature Film1521Best Cinematography Feature1521 References External links 1521 at Rotten Tomatoes Category:Films shot in Palawan Category:Films set in the 15th century Category:Cultural depictions of Ferdinand Magellan Category:Films set in Cebu Category:Philippine historical films Category:Viva Films films