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"If 6 Was 9" is a 1968 song by English band The Jimi Hendrix Experience. It was released from their second studio album "" and appeared on the soundtracks to Easy Rider in 1969 and Point Break in 1991.
She challenged the norms of her era, defying expectations and doing things that few women dared to do. Her courage and determination made her a legendary figure, admired for her independence and resilience.
Her story resonates with people around the world, reminding us that women have always played vital roles in history, even when their contributions were overlooked or underestimated.
She navigated treacherous waters, both literal and figurative, with courage and resilience, earning her the nickname "The Pirate Queen."
Her leadership and determination continue to inspire generations of women and girls to dream big and defy expectations.
Her willingness to challenge authority and fight for what was right made her a beloved figure in Irish history and a symbol of resistance against oppression.
Gabriel Serbian was an American drummer, guitarist and vocalist. He became famous for his work in The Locust, Cattle Decapitation, Holy Molar and Zu. He was also a member of Head Wound City, a hardcore/punk rock supergroup.
Serbian died on April 30, 2022, the day before his 45th birthday.
American modern architecture
American modern architecture was a movement or style that occurred in the United States approximately between the 1890s and the 1980s.
The term refers to the buildings and architects of modernism or modern architecture in English, which had nothing to do with the meaning of the term (linked to "Art Nouveau") in the Iberian Peninsula, before the World War II, what is called in English "modernisme".
In some romance languages, such as Brazilian Portuguese, the term modernismo or arquitetura moderna is similar to its meaning in English.
The modern movement or international style does not have a homogeneous name in all countries and languages. In many, the term ""International" "Style"" is used.
The word "modernism" comes from a book by Hitchcock and Johnson. They were the first to group and define the style of "modernism" globally, focusing on its design aspects. The International Style's main ideas are part of the larger modern movement.
Modern architecture uses new building technologies like glass, steel and reinforced concrete.
It believes that a building's shape should be based on its purpose (functionalism), prefers simplicity, and often avoids decoration and ornament (minimalism).
Frank Lloyd Wright was a unique and independent US architect who did not follow any specific architectural group. He learned from Louis Sullivan in Chicago, who developed early skyscrapers and believed in designing buildings based on their purpose. Wright broke traditional design rules, creating famous "Prairie Houses" with simple, earthy designs and horizontal lines, reflecting the vast American prairie. His buildings, like the Larkin Building and Unity Temple, were innovative and did not mimic past styles.
In the late 1800s, the US saw its first skyscrapers, built due to limited land and new technology like steel frames and safer elevators.
The Home Insurance Building in Chicago, completed in 1883, was the world's first and briefly tallest skyscraper.
Early skyscrapers mixed modern structures with traditional decorations. The Woolworth Building, finished in 1912, was notable for its modern design and neo-Gothic exterior.
Architecture at this time was eclectic, often not reflecting the new technologies available.
In the 1920s and 1930s, Wright created an architectural style, separate from any movement. He experimented with houses inspired by Mayan civilization and modular homes. Wright called his design "Usonian," aiming for an ideal, organic community. The Great Depression impacted his work, limiting him to few projects like Fallingwater, blending architecture with nature.
Meanwhile, architects like Rudolph Schindler and Richard Neutra brought modernist designs to America, contributing significant works like the Lovell Beach House and Kaufmann Desert House.
In the 1930s, fleeing the Nazis after the closure of the Bauhaus, architects and artists such as Mies van der Rohe, Moholy-Nagy, and others went to US, founded the "New Bauhaus" in Chicago and taught at several university centers, such as Black Mountain College.
The International Style started in Europe with the Bauhaus in the late 1920s. By 1932, it was officially recognized and named by Philip Johnson and Henry-Russell Hitchcock. Originally, it aimed to combine craftsmanship and architecture, but later focused more on using materials like glass and concrete, leading to the construction of many skyscrapers.
Walter Gropius founded the Bauhaus and later moved to the US, influencing architecture at Harvard with Marcel Breuer. Their work and teaching, especially with students like I.M. Pei and Philip Johnson, shaped modern architecture.
Gropius's notable projects include the Harvard Graduate School of Design and the Pan American Airways headquarters.
Mies van der Rohe, another key figure, advanced modern architecture in Chicago, creating iconic buildings like the Farnsworth House and the Seagram Building. As director of the school of architecture at what is now the Illinois Institute of Technology influenced architects like Philip Johnson and Eero Saarinen.
Richard Neutra and Eames couple were key in bringing the new architectural style to US homes.
The Eames House, their most famous work, showcases Japanese influences with its simple, natural materials and steel structure.
Neutra's work in Los Angeles emphasized the transition between indoors and outdoors through glass walls. His Constance Perkins House used affordable materials and was designed with the owner's stature in mind, featuring a unique reflecting pool.
Many of the notable modern buildings of the post-war years were produced by two mega-architectural agencies.
The company Skidmore, Owings & Merrill was founded in Chicago in 1936 by Louis Skidmore and Nathaniel Owings, and joined in 1939 by engineer John Merrill, soon becoming SOM. His first major project was the "Oak Ridge National Laboratory" in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the gigantic government facility that produced plutonium for the first nuclear weapons. The company's later buildings include Yale University 's Beinecke Library (1963), the Willis Tower, formerly "the Sears Tower" in Chicago (1973), and One World Trade Center in New York (2013), which replaced the building destroyed in September 11, 2001.
Wallace Harrison played an important role in the history of modern New York architecture; he helped design Rockefeller Center, the premier "Art Deco" architectural project of the 1930s. He was supervising architect of the 1939-40 New York World's Fair and, with his partner Max Abramowitz, was the builder of the UN headquarters; Harrison led a committee of international architects, which included Oscar Niemeyer and Le Corbusier.
Wright was 80 in 1947; he was present at the beginnings of modern American architecture and influenced it, but never aligning with any movement. His notable last work includes the Florida Southern College campus, completed between 1941 and 1943, featuring nine buildings known as "The Child of the Sun." Wright aimed for the campus to symbolize growth and harmony with nature.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed other notable projects in the 1940s, including the Johnson Wax headquarters and Bartlesville Tower, featuring a unique structure with a central core. He adapted a New York City apartment building design for Oklahoma, emphasizing its stand-alone feature in a less crowded setting. Wright's innovative approach also led to the design of the Guggenheim Museum, a revolutionary spiral ramp museum, started in 1946 and completed in 1959, the year he passed away. His work influenced architecture locally and internationally, with others (like Fred Bassetti) following the international style.
Digital Counters
A digital counter is an electronic device that keeps track of how many times something happens. It is a special counting tool that works with electrical signals instead of fingers or beads.
Imagine a machine that fills bottles with juice. A digital counter could be used to count the number of bottles filled. Each time a bottle is filled, the counter would tick up by one.
The two main types are synchronous and asynchronous.
* Computers (keeping track of instructions)
* TVs (changing channels)
In short, digital counters are a fundamental part of many electronic devices, helping them keep track of events and processes.
Right to Buy
The Housing Act 1980 gave tenants in the United Kingdom the Right to Buy their home at a large discount. Gerald Kaufman, then in the Labour Party Shadow Cabinet and a former Environment Minister himself, said the Act would "not provide a single new home and [would] deprive many homeless people or families living in tower blocks from getting suitable accommodation".
More than 2 million homes had been bought by 2024. Very few homes to rent had been built to replace them.
Orange Polska
Orange Polska (formerly Telekomunikacja Polska) is a Polish telecommunications provider established in December 1991. It is a public company traded on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, with a controlling stake owned by Orange S.A., which controls over 50%. It operates public telephones, ISDN, GSM 900/1800 network (+ 3G , 4G and 5G ), ADSL, IDSL, fibre Internet, ATM and Inmarsat.
On 21 December 2007, TP SA was fined PLN 75 million (approximately EUR 20.7 million) by the for discriminating against its competitors on the internet services market.
It was fully privatised in May 2010.
Ellimmichthyiformes
Ellimmichthyiformes is an extinct order of prehistoric bony fish that lived during the Lower Cretaceous to the Oligocene. It is related to the order Clupeiformes. They are also known as double-armored herrings.
The ellimmichthyiforms were small and most genera did not exceed 10 cm. One of the most famous and well-known genera was "Diplomystus". Some of the representatives had strange shapes. For example, "Rhombichthys" had a deep body.
"Diplomystus" is possibly the most famous genus of the Ellimmichthyiformes. It was a freshwater fish. It had seven species.
"Rhombichthys" was a bizarre-looking fish. It had a very deep body because of its high dorsal fin.
"Armigatus" lived during the Cretaceous. It means "bearer of armor". It did not exceed 10 cm in length.
"Gasteroclupea" resembled a fish of the genus "Pristigaster". This was mainly due to convergent evolution, so it is not related to "Pristigaster".
Climate of Belgium
Belgium is a small country located in Europe, it has a mostly continental climate, especially in the Belgian Ardennes. However the Belgian coast experiences an oceanic climate.
The highest temperature ever recorded in Belgium was on 25 July 2019 in Begijnendijk.
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Belgium was on 20 January 1940 in Rochefort.
The highest 24-hour precipitation sum recorded in Belgium was 179 millimeters on 14 July 2021 in Stavelot.
The highest wind gust ever recorded in Belgium was on 25 January 1990 in Beauvechain.
Sole-shareholder company of the State Treasury
A Sole-shareholder company of the State Treasury is a company established in Poland. These companies were set up to commercialize the state-owned businesses after the end of communism in Poland.
The assets of the state-owned enterprise became the assets of the company, and the sum of the company's share capital and supplementary capital is equal to the funds of the state-owned enterprise. Employees of a commercialized enterprise became, by law, employees of the company. Employees of an enterprise transformed into a joint-stock company had the right to acquire 15% of shares owned by the State Treasury free of charge. The same privilege applies to suppliers of raw materials to the company.
A significant number of state-owned companies inherited from the Polish People's Republic are criticized as unprofitable and encouraging nepotism and the extortion of public money .
In 2012, there were 223 companies in which the rights from shares were exercised by the Minister of the Treasury..
Free area of the Republic of China
The Free Area of the Republic of China or simply Taiwan Area is the term used to refer to territories that are not under the control of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party since the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949.
Government of Poland
The Government of Poland is a parliamentary representative democratic republic. The president is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of government. It has been called semi-presidential.
It is a multi-party system, where the president and the Government, which consists of the Council of Ministers is led by the prime minister. Its members are mostly chosen from the majority party or coalition, in the "Sejm". The government is formally announced by the president after an election, and must pass a motion of confidence in the "Sejm" within two weeks.
Legislative power is in the two chambers of parliament, "Sejm" and Senate. Members of Sejm are elected by proportional representation. Non-ethnic-minority parties must gain at least 5% of the national vote to enter the lower house. Currently five parties are represented. Parliamentary elections are at least every four years.
The president, as the head of state, is the supreme commander of the Armed Forces. They have the power to veto legislation passed by parliament, which may be overridden by a majority of three fifths. They can dissolve the parliament under certain conditions. Presidential elections are every five years. When a majority of voters support the same candidate, that candidate is declared the winner, while when there is no majority, the top two candidates participate in a runoff election.
The political system is defined in the Polish Constitution, which also guarantees a wide range of individual freedoms. The judicial branch plays a minor role in politics, apart from the Constitutional Tribunal, which can annul laws that violate the freedoms guaranteed in the constitution.
William J. Rapaport
William J. Rapaport is a philosopher who is an Associate Professor Emeritus of the University at Buffalo.
Buzz (mascot)
Buzz is the current mascot of the Georgia Institute of Technology.
He is portrayed as a Yellow Jacket with yellow-and-black stripes, wearing white gloves, and converse shoes.
Shotgun (George Ezra song)
"Shotgun" is a 2018 song by George Ezra and is the third single from his second studio album "Staying at Tamara's". It topped the single charts in Australia, Belgium, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It went to number 2 in Denmark, number 3 in Israel and the Netherlands, number 4 in Austria and Switzerland and number 12 in Germany.
New Cambria, Missouri
New Cambria is a city in Macon County, Missouri, United States.
Democratic Left Alliance (Poland)
In February 2020, the party initiated a process to absorb the Spring party, choosing the name New Left (), and changing to a more modern logo.
The party was a member of the Party of European Socialists and Progressive Alliance.
Abortion in France
Abortion in France is legal when asked for until 14 weeks after conception, which is 16 weeks after the pregnant woman's last menstrual period). Abortions at later stages of pregnancy up until birth are allowed if two physicians agree that the abortion will be done to prevent harm to the physical or mental health of the pregnant woman or a risk to the life of the pregnant woman, or that the child will have a very bad illness that has no cure.
Several reforms happened in the 21st century, making access to abortion easier. The ten-week limit was extended to fourteen weeks in 2022. Since 2001, minors do not need parental consent. A pregnant girl under the age of 18 can ask for an abortion without asking her parents first if she is brought to the clinic by an adult that she chose. That adult must not tell her parents or anyone else about the abortion.
On 4 March 2024, Parliament amended Article 34 in a 780 to 72 vote. This amendment made France, as of when the amendment passed, the only nation to guarantee the right to an abortion in the constitution. The amendment describes abortion as a "guaranteed freedom".
South Gifford, Missouri
South Gifford is a village in Macon County, Missouri, United States.
Polish United Workers' Party
The Polish United Workers' Party, (PZPR), was the communist party which ruled the Polish People's Republic as a one-party state from 1948 to 1989. It was based on the theories of Marxism-Leninism, with a strong emphasis on left-wing nationalism. It had total control over public institutions in the country as well as the Polish People's Army, the Ministry of Public Security, the Citizens' Militia police force and the media.
The falsified 1947 Polish legislative election granted the Communist Polish Workers' Party complete political authority in post-war Poland. The PZPR was founded in December 1948 by joining it to the Polish Socialist Party. From 1952 onward, the position of "First Secretary" of the Polish United Workers' Party was really Poland's head of state. Throughout its existence it was very close to ideologically-similar parties of the Eastern Bloc, like the Socialist Unity Party of Germany, Communist Party of Czechoslovakia and the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Between 1948 and 1954, nearly 1.5 million people were Polish United Workers' Party members, and membership rose to 3 million by 1980.
In 1980 the Solidarity movement emerged as a major anti-bureaucratic social movement that pursued social change. With communist rule being relaxed in neighbouring countries, the PZPR lost support and was forced to negotiate with the opposition and adhere to the Polish Round Table Agreement, which permitted free democratic elections. The elections on 4 June 1989 proved victorious for Solidarity, bringing 40-year communist rule in Poland to an end. The Polish United Workers' Party was dissolved in January 1990.
List of countries by income equality
Leptomantis cyanopunctatus
The blue-spotted bush frog or blue-spotted tree frog ("Leptomantis cyanopunctatus") is a frog. It lives in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Singapore. Scientists think it could also live in Brunei. People have seen it between 0 and 600 meters above sea level.
People have seen this frog in forests that have never been cut down and in forests that have been cut down and grown back. The forests grow in swamps, on flat ground, and up hills. Male frogs sit on plants 2.5 meters above the ground near streams and call for the females. Scientists believe that the female frog lays eggs in streams.
Scientists believe this frog is not in danger of dying out because it lives in such a large place. The frog may be in some danger because human beings cut down the forests where it lives. Some of the places the frog lives are protected parks.
Sometimes people catch this frog for medical research.
The Islamic University of Gaza (), also known as IUG and IU Gaza, is an independent Palestinian university. It was founded in 1978 in Gaza City. It was the first university to be founded in the Gaza Strip. The university has 11 faculties that can award BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MD, PhD, diplomas and higher diplomas. It also has 20 research centers and the affiliated Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital.
The Islamic University of Gaza is a member of twelve regional and international associations and networks of higher education. These include the International Association of Universities (IAU), Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED), Association of Arab Universities (AAU), Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean Academic Network (BSEMAN), and the Global University Network for Innovation-GUNi.
Polish People's Army
During World War II, two armies of the Polish Army were formed, which included 10 infantry divisions, 5 armored brigades, a cavalry brigade, 2 sappers' brigades, 3 divisions and several artillery brigades and smaller units, as well as 4 aviation divisions. At the end of 1944, there were about 180,000. people.
On 7 October 1950, the anniversary of the Battle of Lenino was declared the official "Day of the Polish People's Army" by the authorities of the People's Republic.
In 1955, Poland joined the Warsaw Pact military alliance , which was created in response to the inclusion of the Federal Republic of Germany in the NATO alliance. The agreement was signed on May 14, 1955 in Warsaw.
Council of Ministers (Poland)
The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Poland is the collective executive decision-making body of the Polish government. The cabinet is the Prime Minister, also known as the President of the Council of Ministers, the Deputy Prime Minister, who acts as a vice-chairman of the council, and other ministers. The current powers and procedures of the cabinet are in Articles 146 to 162 of the constitution.
See also Ministries of Poland
Musquiqui Chihying
Musquiqui Chihying (born 1985 in Taipei) is a Taiwanese visual artist and experimental filmmaker who resides in Taipei and Berlin. He often employs media such as sound, music, and moving images to construct a narrative vocabulary, offering alternative perspectives on the interconnectedness of human condition and ecological environments.
Chihying film works have been screened at various film festival, including Rotterdam Film Festival in the Netherlands, Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival, and many more. He is a member of the Taiwanese art group Fuxinghen Studio and leads the Research Lab of Image and Sound (RLIS), focusing on media technology and image politics research. Chihying has also developed the special historical circumstances of ethic and technological exchange between the African, Asian, and Afrasian Sea.
Bernhardsthal is a municipality in Mistelbach in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. The Lake Bernhardsthal is in the municipality.
The municipality has three villages (population):
Ministries of Poland
At the end of 1991, after the first free legislative election was held, these were the ministries and offices with the rights of ministries in Poland:
There are also independent government institutions outside of the cabinet's responsibilities.
European Green Party
Wide Boy (song)
"Wide Boy" is a 1985 song by English singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw and is the second single from his second studio album "The Riddle". It went to number 9 in the United Kingdom, number 5 in Ireland, number 21 in New Zealand, number 27 in South Africa and number 7 in Australia.
7" single (WEA NIK 7)
12" single (WEA NIKT 7)
Enola Gay (song)
"Enola Gay" is a 1980 song by British band Orchestal Manoeuvres in the Dark and was the only single from their second studio album "Organisation". It went to number 8 in the United Kingdom, number 1 in Spain, Portugal and Italy, number 14 in Ireland, number 31 in New Zealand, number 6 in France and number 47 in Australia.
The 12" single contained the same tracks as on the 7".
Title: The Acadians: A Rich Tapestry of Resilience, Culture, and Heritage
Introduction The Acadians, descendants of French settlers in the Maritime provinces of Canada, have a rich and storied history that spans centuries. From their origins in the early 17th century to their enduring presence today, the Acadians have navigated a complex journey marked by triumphs, tragedies, and resilience.
Origins and Early Settlement The Acadian story begins in the early 1600s when French explorers established settlements along the eastern coast of North America. These settlers, primarily from the region of France known as Acadia, forged a new life in the rugged landscape of present-day Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
Cultural Identity One of the defining characteristics of the Acadian people is their strong cultural identity, which blends elements of French, Indigenous, and other influences. This unique cultural tapestry is evident in their language, music, cuisine, and traditions.
Expulsion and Deportation The Acadian experience is also marked by tragedy, most notably the Great Expulsion of 1755. During this dark chapter in history, thousands of Acadians were forcibly removed from their homes by British authorities and dispersed throughout the American colonies, Europe, and beyond.
Resilience and Rebirth Despite the hardships they endured, the Acadians demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of adversity. Many eventually returned to their homeland or resettled in other French-speaking communities, contributing to a cultural revival that continues to this day.
Acadian Diaspora The Acadian diaspora, resulting from the Great Expulsion, led to the dispersal of Acadian communities across North America and beyond. Today, Acadian descendants can be found in diverse locations, including Louisiana, Quebec, Maine, and beyond.
Cultural Contributions The Acadians have made significant contributions to the cultural landscape of North America. Their distinct music, including the lively melodies of Acadian folk songs and the haunting strains of Cajun music, has influenced musicians around the world.
Language and Literature The Acadian French dialect, known as "Chiac," is a vibrant expression of the Acadian identity. Acadian literature, including the works of authors such as Antonine Maillet and France Daigle, celebrates the unique experiences and perspectives of Acadian life.
Religion and Tradition Religion has played a central role in Acadian life, with Catholicism serving as a cornerstone of community and identity. Traditional Acadian celebrations, such as the Festival Acadien de Clare in Nova Scotia, reflect the enduring importance of faith and tradition.
Acadian Cuisine Acadian cuisine is a delicious reflection of the region's history and heritage. From hearty seafood dishes to savory meat pies, Acadian cooking combines French culinary traditions with local ingredients and flavors.
Acadian Influence in Louisiana The Acadian diaspora had a profound impact on the culture of Louisiana, where Acadian settlers became known as Cajuns. Cajun cuisine, music, and traditions bear the unmistakable imprint of Acadian heritage, enriching the cultural tapestry of the region.
Acadian Flag and Symbols The Acadian flag, with its distinctive blue, white, and red stripes, serves as a powerful symbol of Acadian identity and pride. Other symbols, such as the Acadian star and the fleur-de-lis, carry deep cultural significance for the Acadian people.
Contemporary Acadian Identity Today, Acadians continue to celebrate their heritage and preserve their cultural traditions while embracing the opportunities and challenges of the modern world. Acadian communities thrive in both rural and urban settings, united by a shared sense of history and belonging.
Acadian Festivals and Celebrations Throughout the year, Acadian communities come together to celebrate their culture through festivals and events. These include traditional Acadian music and dance performances, as well as culinary feasts showcasing the region's delicious cuisine.
Acadian Influence in Quebec The Acadian presence in Quebec has left a lasting imprint on the province's cultural landscape. Acadian artists, musicians, and writers contribute to Quebec's vibrant artistic community, enriching the province's cultural heritage.
Acadian Identity in New England Acadian descendants in New England maintain strong ties to their cultural roots while embracing the diverse communities of the region. Organizations such as the Acadian Cultural Center in Maine provide a hub for preserving and sharing Acadian heritage.
Acadian Education and Research Acadian studies programs at universities and research institutions play a crucial role in preserving and promoting Acadian culture and history. Scholars and researchers explore various aspects of Acadian life, from language and literature to music and folklore.
Challenges and Opportunities While the Acadian people have overcome significant challenges throughout their history, they continue to face obstacles in preserving their language, culture, and way of life. Economic changes, environmental concerns, and social dynamics present both challenges and opportunities for Acadian communities.
Acadian Leadership and Advocacy Acadian leaders and advocates play a vital role in representing the interests of their communities and promoting Acadian culture on the regional, national, and international stages. Through political activism and cultural initiatives, they strive to ensure the continued vitality of Acadian identity.
Acadian Language and Education Efforts to preserve and promote the Acadian French language are central to the cultural survival of Acadian communities. Bilingual education programs, language immersion initiatives, and cultural exchanges contribute to the transmission of Acadian language and heritage to future generations.
Acadian Identity in the Digital Age In an increasingly interconnected world, Acadians utilize digital platforms and technology to connect with one another and share their culture with a global audience. Social media, online forums, and digital archives provide avenues for preserving and promoting Acadian heritage.
Conclusion The Acadians, with their rich history, vibrant culture, and enduring resilience, continue to make invaluable contributions to the cultural mosaic of North America. Through their language, music, cuisine, and traditions, they celebrate their heritage while embracing the opportunities of the modern world. As custodians of a unique cultural legacy, Acadians inspire admiration and respect for their indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to preserving their identity for greatness.
Fedayeen
Fedayeen (self-sacrificers) is a Arabic word used by militant groups who are willing to martyr themselves for a goal. The word literally means "those who sacrifice themselves" but is more commonly translated as self-sacrificers.
We Work the Black Seam
"We Work the Black Seam" is a 1986 song by Sting and is the sixth single from his debut studio album "The Dream of the Blue Turtles". It was released as a single in Germany, New Zealand and Australia. The song expresses about the miners strike in the United Kingdom in 1984 and 1985.
Mustafa IV
What is now Phan Rang was formerly known as Panduranga, a principality of Champa kingdom.
Kansas City (Leiber and Stoller song)
"Kansas City" is a 1952 R&B song by Little Willie Littlefield and was first recorded as K. C. Loving, the song later became a hit in 1959 as a blues track by Wilbert Harrison. It is one of the best songs by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
"FL1200" is Europe's longest sled dog race; It started on March 8, 2024. Teams started with 14 sled dogs.
Checkpoints and other places in the race,
Length of different legs of the trip,
Other checkpoints are
The track is 570 km long. The race started on March 9. The winner is Ronny Wingren from Finland. The race ended on March 15, several days after the race had its winner.
The Narcissist (song)
"The Narcissist" is a 2023 song by Blur and is the leading single from their ninth studio album "The Ballad of Darren". It went to number 81 in the United Kingdom, number 33 on the Top 40 hot singles chart in New Zealand and number 34 on the Billboard Rock Airplay. It was their first single since 2015.
Medicine Bear
Chief Medicine Bear (Mato Wakan) was the leading Chief of the Pabaska (Cut Head) Band of the Upper Yanktonai Tribe, who together with the Hunkpati Lower Yanktonai made up the Ihanktowanna Nation. They were considered a separate nation from the Ihanktowanna Nation because the tribe was so large. Together they were considered one campfire of the Seven Council Fires of the Great Sioux Nation, a loose confederation of bands and tribes or nations within a nation.
In 1853-54 during a fight against the Crow, Medicine BEar was shot through the body, but managed to kill the one who shot him as well as his companion. His wound was very severe and by 1865 it had not fully healed.
By the 1880s, Medicine Ber had seen that he needed to better the conditions on the reservation. He was asked by the agent where he wanted his permanent camp to be. Mato Wakan told the agent that he wanted to live by the river, so if there was no game his people would always be able to fish. This site is now the community of Fort Kipp. Mato Wakan was the principal Sioux signator of the 1886-1887 treaty, which led to the establishment of the Fort Peck Reservation in 1888.
His wives include the granddaughters of Crazy Bear: Iron Cradle, Small Earth, and Turtle door. There is also record of a wife named Her Bad Cane.
Medicine Bear kept a winter count from 1823 to 1917.
Crazy Bear
"Sing Our Own Song" is a 1986 song by English band UB40 and is the ninth and final track from their seventh studio album "Rat in the Kitchen". It went to number 5 in the United Kingdom, number 1 in the Netherlands, number 7 in New Zealand and Belgium, number 76 in Australia and number 4 in Ireland. It was heavily censored in South Africa.
School (Supertramp song)
"School" is a song by English rock band Supertramp and is the opening track from their third studio album "Crime of the Century". It was released as a single in 1983 and went to number 27 in the Netherlands.
Nueve de Julio, Buenos Aires
Nueve de Julio is a city in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. In 2010, 36,494 people lived there.
The Nueve de Julio Airport is in the city.
Berghaupten
Staniewski's acting method, known as theater ecology is seen as significant. As a director and author, he lectured and conducted master classes in many countries.
Ramesh Chakrasali
Ramesh L Chakrasali is an author and professor at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad. He is senior professor at department of Electrical and Electronics engineering at SDMCET. He has authored several books such as "Basic Electrical engineering, Testing and Commissioning of Electrical Equipment and Electrical Power Utilization". He has been appointed as the principal of SDM College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET) succeeding Dr. K. Gopinath, He is serving as the principal of SDMCET since February 2024.
Wilson, Pennsylvania
Wilson is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. 8,259 people lived here at the 2020 census. Wilson is next to the city of Easton and is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area.
Polish Orthodox Church
The Polish Autocephalous Orthodox Church , commonly known as the Polish Orthodox Church, or Orthodox Church of Poland, is one of the autocephalous Eastern Orthodox churches in full communion. The church was established in 1924, to accommodate Orthodox Christians of Polish descent in the eastern part of the country, when Poland regained its independence after the First World War.
Autocephaly was finally granted by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople in November 1924.
During the interwar period, however, the Polish authorities imposed severe restrictions on the church and its clergy. In the most famous example, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Warsaw was destroyed in the mid-1920s. In Volhynia a total of 190 Eastern Orthodox churches were destroyed and a further 150 converted to Catholicism. Several court hearings against the Pochaiv Lavra also took place.
In total, it has approximately 500,000 adherents (2016). In the Polish census of 2011, 156,000 citizens declared themselves as members.
Big Break was a British game show that aired on BBC1. It aired from 30 April 1991 and 10 August 2002. It was hosted by Jim Davidson and John Virgo. The show surrounded the game of snooker. It had people paired with professional snooker players. The person would answer general knowledge questions which gave more time for the players to score snooker points.
In "Big Break" there were three teams of two. Each contestant is joined by a professional snooker player. There were three rounds: "red hot", "pocket money", and "make or break". These names were puns from the snooker terms "red", "pocket", and "break".
In "red hot" contestants are asked three questions. They are given 10 seconds of time to begin. Each right answer is worth another 10 seconds. On the snooker table, there are ten red snooker balls. The players have as much time as they are given to "pot" as many balls as possible. The two teams that pot the most red balls move onto the next round.
The losing contestant in the first round is given a secondary task, a trick shot. Called "Virgo's Trick Shot", the contestant would need to recreate the shot being played. When successful, the contestant won a prize.
The second round was called "pocket money". On a timer, contestants must answer questions based on the coloured snooker balls. On a correct answer, the snooker player scored points for each ball potted. There were double points for potting balls in certain pockets. When missing a ball, the contestant would answer another question. The pair with the most points reach the final round.
The final round, called "make or break" had the contestant answer five questions. Each correct answer removed a red ball from the table. There was two minutes to pot all of the balls on the table. This included the time given to answer the questions. More prizes would be given to players who were closest to potting all of the balls. The grand prize was usually a holiday.
Climate of Spain
Spain has a mostly Mediterranean climate, however vast inland areas experience a continental climate, and coastal areas have an oceanic climate.
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Spain was on 7 January 2021 in Vega de Liordes.
Cuba War
The Cuban war against the Spanish was the conflict that led to the independence of the island nation from the Spanish kingdom in 1898.
Samsung Galaxy S24
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is an Android smartphone series designed, manufactured and marketed by Samsung. It has the same display lineups as the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, with bigger batteries this time. The S24 Ultra is the first Samsung phablet made of titanium, like the IPhone 15 Pro.
Gertrude Rempfer
Gertrude Fleming Rempfer (January 30, 1912 - October 4, 2011) was an American physicist. She was a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She was an expert in Electron microscopy .. She won a Howard Vollum Award.
She graduated from Queen Anne High School. She studied forestry but switched to physics, at the University of Washington.
She taught at Mount Holyoke College, Russell Sage College, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. During World War II, she worked at the Naval Research Laboratory, and Manhattan Project at Columbia. She worked at Farrand Optical Company. She was a professor at Portland State University.
Leptomantis gadingensis
The Gunung Gading tree frog or Gading tree frog ("Leptomantis gadingensis") is a frog. It lives in Malaysia. People have seen it between 0 and 150 meters above sea level.
The adult frog is 29.5 mm long from nose to rear end. The skin of the frog's back is brown. There is a dark line between the eyes and some darker brown marks on the back. There is some blue color on the sides of the body.
People have seen this frog near streams where the water moves quickly. It cannot live in streams that human beings have changed. The male frog its 3 m above the ground and calls to the female frogs.
Scientists believe this frog is not in danger of dying out because even though it lives in two small places, both those places are protected parks.
Transport in Poland involves air, water, road and rail transportation. The country has a large network of public transport, such as buses, trams and the metro.
The most important airport in Poland is Warsaw 'Frederic Chopin' International Airport. Warsaw's airport is the main international hub for LOT Polish Airlines.
Poland has a network of railways.. It is run by Polish State Railways. The rail network is very dense in western and northern Poland. The eastern part of the country has fewer railways. The capital city, Warsaw, has the country's only rapid transit system: the Warsaw Metro.
Other high-speed lines:
Poland has of public roads, of which are unsurfaced (2021):
In recent years, the network has been improving and government spending on road construction recently saw a huge increase, due to rapid development of the country and the inflow of European Union funds for infrastructure projects.
Polish motorways and expressways are part of the national roads network. As of December 2021, there are of motorways and of expressways .
Shorty McShorts' Shorts is an American animated anthology short television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. aired in July 28, 2006 to May 25, 2007 from Disney Channel. two of them several separated animated shows from "SheZow" aired in Hub Network and "Fish Hooks" also aired in Disney Channel.
in several shorts in several segments.
Polish State Railways
Rab (, , ) is an island in Croatia. It is just off the northern coast of the Adriatic Sea. It belongs to the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, in the Kvarner Bay.
The island is long. It has an area of . In 2011, 9,328 people lived there. The main settlement is the town of the same name. The highest peak is Kamenjak at 408 m. The northeastern side of the island is mostly karst.
A trainspotter, railfan, rail buff, train buff, railway enthusiast or railway buff is a person who is interested in trains and rail transport systems. They have been common in the United Kingdom since the 1840s.
Trainspotters often congregated on stations platforms and adjacent to favoured railway lines. In the 1950s a trainspotting platform was erected adjacent to the main line in Finsbury Park to make room for the trainspotters who gathered there.
They often combine their interest with other hobbies, especially photography and videography, radio scanning, railway modelling, studying railroad history and participating in railway station and rolling stock preservation efforts. There are many magazines and websites for them, including "Trains", "Railfan & Railroad", "The Railway Magazine", "Locomotive Magazine", and "Railway Gazette International".
Road signs in South Korea
Road signs in South Korea are regulated by the Korean Road Traffic Authority ().
Road signs in South Korea closely followed Japanese and European rules on road signs until 1970s.
South Korea signed the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals on December 29, 1969, but has yet to ratify the Convention.
Warning signs are triangular with yellow backgrounds, red borders and black pictograms.
Prohibition signs are round with white backgrounds, red borders and black pictograms.
Mandatory instruction signs are round with blue backgrounds and white pictograms.
Supplementary signs are rectangular with white backgrounds and black text. Most of signs are only written in Korean.
Direction and distance signs are rectangular with dark green backgrounds and white text. In urban areas, direction signs have dark blue backgrounds. The signs are normally written in Korean and English. In March 2010, Korea Expressway Corporation introduced a new type of direction sign for expressways. Currently, Korea Expressway Corporation changes old direction signs to new ones on their expressways. This new type of direction sign is exit guide based sign and its typeface has changed from Sandol Doropyojipanche (Sandol traffic sign typeface, which can be seen on the distance sign and direction sign below) to Hangilche (Hangil typeface). It also includes motorways.
Road signs in the United States
In the United States, road signs are, for the most part, standardized by federal regulations, most notably in the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" (MUTCD) and its companion volume the "Standard Highway Signs" (SHS).
Regulatory signs give instructions to motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Signs including Stop, Yield, No Turns, No Trucks, No Parking, No Stopping, Minimum Speed, Right Turn Only, Do Not Enter, Weight Limit, and Speed Limit are considered regulatory signs. Some have special shapes, such as the octagon for the Stop sign and the crossbuck for railroad crossings. Some signs can be localized, such as No Parking, and some are found only in state and local jurisdictions, as they are based on state or local laws, such as New York City's "Don't Block the Box" signs. These signs are in the R series of signs in the MUTCD and typically in the R series in most state supplements or state MUTCDs.
The MUTCD's R1 series is for Stop and Yield. As not all situations are covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. The 4-WAY and 3-WAY plaques (R1-3) were deprecated in the 2009 Edition of the MUTCD in favor of the ALL WAY plaque (R1-3P).
The MUTCD's R2 series is for speed limit signs. Some state supplements and state MUTCDs place various speed limit signs in other series. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Speed limits in the United States are always in miles per hour. Metric speed limit signs in kilometers per hour used to be authorized but extremely rare, usually seen near the borders with Canada and Mexico, both of which use the metric system. They have been discontinued as of 2012. Many states, however, disallow the use of metric signs on state-maintained roads due to MUTCD restrictions, increasing the rarity of such signs.
The MUTCD's R3 series of signs is for lane usage and turn signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.
The MUTCD's R4 series of signs is for the regulation of movement signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.
The MUTCD's R5 series of signs is for exclusionary signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. The most common of these signs is the do not enter sign.
The MUTCD's R6 series of signs is for one way and divided highway signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. The most common of these signs is the One Way sign.
The MUTCD allows for three types of parking signs: permissive, No Parking, and No Standing. However, in most states, there is an additional more restrictive one, No Stopping. These signs are found in the R7 series of signs in the MUTCD. As all situations are not covered, several states and local governments have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Permissive parking signs allow for parking for either an unlimited or varied amount of time. They are often used in conjunction with parking meters and parking permits. They are specified by the MUTCD to be green on white. Local variations occur with additional information and slightly different designs. No Parking signs indicate that loading or unloading while temporarily stopped is permitted, but the driver must not leave the vicinity of the vehicle. Some No Parking signs display time restrictions, while others are permanent restrictions. There are also temporary versions of the signs, often of similar design to the permanent ones. These signs are specified by the MUTCD to be red on white, although local variations occur. No Standing signs indicate that stopping temporarily to load or unload passengers is allowed, but vehicles cannot be stopped at the location for longer periods of time, even if the driver remains with the vehicle. As with no parking signs, some restrictions displayed on the signs are permanent, and some are time-based.
The MUTCD's R8 series of signs is for parking restriction and emergency restriction signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.
The MUTCD's R9 series of signs is for bicycle and pedestrian signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.
The MUTCD's R10 series of signs is for traffic signal related signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.
The MUTCD's R11 series of signs is for road closure-related signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.
The MUTCD's R12 series of signs is for weight limit-related signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.
The MUTCD's R13 series of signs is for weigh station related signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.