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Povel Ramel (June 1, 1922 - June 4, 2007), was a Swedish entertainer, composer, singer, actor and author. Biography. Early life. Ramel was born in Stockholm to Märta Tesch and Karl Ramel. His parents died due to a car crash in 1937, and then Ramel lived with his aunt while he studied. When he was 17 years old, he directed and wrote his first revue. The same year he was on a trip to London where the British music inspired him, with artists like Harry Roy and Billy Cotton. Early career. Povel Ramel did get a little bit famous when the singer Alice Babs did a cover on "Vårt eget Blue Hawaii", which Ramel had written. The real breakthrough was in 1944, when his work "Johanssons Boogie Woogie vals" got very popular. A year later Per-Martin Hamerg hired him to the biggest radio station in Sweden. There Ramel did humorous programs. He also met his future wife, Susanna Ramel, when he worked for the radio station. The reviewers in the local newspaper didn't like Ramel's jokes and songs, but the listeners liked him. Knäppupp. With Felix Alvo, Ramel did found Knäppupp AB in 1952, a company who wrote and composed revues. The first year the company features their first revue, called "Akta huvet". It premiered at Cirkus in Gothenburg, and in the following 16 years Knäppupp produced, wrote, and composed many revues. The company also directed and wrote movies, such as I rök och dans (1954), Hoppsan (1955) and Ratataa (1956). In 1969, the whole area Knäppupp used to work at was demolished, and soon after Knäppupp's activity stopped. Their last revue was "De sista entusiasterna" from 1968. Late career. The Norwegian singer Wenche Myhre launched a cooperation in the late 1960s. Together they acted in
Matthew Adam Garber (25 March 1956 – 13 June 1977) was a British child actor, best known for his role as Michael Banks in the classic Disney film "Mary Poppins" (1964). Life and Career. Matthew Garber was born on March 25, 1956, in Stepney, London, England. He attended the independent Highgate School in North London. Garber was discovered by theatrical agent Iris Burton while he was performing in the play "The Snow Queen" at the age of seven. Following this encounter, he began his acting career with several television appearances. Garber's breakthrough came when he was cast as Michael Banks in Disney's "Mary Poppins" alongside Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. The film, directed by Robert Stevenson and based on the book series by P.L. Travers, became an instant classic and won five Academy Awards. Garber's portrayal of the mischievous yet endearing Michael Banks endeared him to audiences worldwide. Later Life and Career. After the success of "Mary Poppins", Garber reprised his role in the Disney film "The Three Lives of Thomasina" (1963), where he played the character Geordie McNab. However, he eventually decided to step away from acting to focus on his education. Personal Life and Tragic Death. In his later years, Garber maintained a low profile and largely stayed out of the public eye. Tragically, at the age of 21, Garber contracted hepatitis while traveling in India. He was unaware of his condition until it had progressed to a critical stage. Despite receiving medical treatment, Garber's condition worsened, and he passed away on June 13, 1977. Matthew Garber's untimely death was met with shock and sadness by his family, friends, and fans. His contribution to the world of cinema, particularly his memorable performance in "Mary Poppins", continues to be celebrated by audiences around the world. Legacy. Matthew Garber's portrayal of Michael Banks in "Mary Poppins" remains iconic and has left an indelible mark on popular culture. The film's enduring popularity ensures that Garber's legacy lives on
There will be no comic books or textbooks included in this list. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the best-selling book in the world is the King James Bible. Religious Books. 1) The Bible - between 5,000,000,000 and 7,000,000,000 copies  2) The Quran - 800,000,000 copies  3) The Bhagavad Gita - more than 200,000,000 copies (Gita Press &amp; ISKCON combined)  4) The Book of Mormon - 192,000,000 copies  Political Books. The Little Red Book - more than 900,000,000 copies  List of Bestsellers that are not religious or political. 1) A Tale of Two Cities - more than 200,000,000 copies  2) The Little Prince - 200,000,000 copies  3) 150,000,000 copies  4) And Then There Were None - 100,000,000 copies  5) Dream of the Red Chamber - 100,000,000 copies 6) The Hobbit - 100,000,000 copies  7) - 83,000,000 copies 8) The Da Vinci Code - 80,000,000 copies  9) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - 77,000,000 copies  10) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - 65,000,000 copies  11) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - 65,000,000 copies  12) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - 65,000,000 copies  13) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - 65,000,000 copies  14) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - 65,000,000 copies  15) The Alchemist - 65,000,000 copies 16) The Catcher in the Rye - 65,000,000 copies 17) The Bridges of Madison County - 60,000,00 copies 18
Mutsamudu is a city in the Comoros. It’s the capital of the island of Anjouan and is located in the northern part of the island. The population was 23,584 in 2021, making it the largest city on the island of Anjouan and the second-largest city in the Comoros.
The Pacific Bell Telephone Company (or simply Pacific Bell) is an American telephone company and Internet service provider. The name "Pacific Bell" (as of 2002) is no longer used for marketing although the company still exists. It does business as AT&amp;T Inc. Pacific Bell operates in the U.S. state of California. Pacific Bell began as the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company. The network was also operated in California, Oregon, and Washington until the late 1960s. Pacific Bell was later owned by the Pacific Telesis Group from 1984 to 1996 or 1997. Pacific Telesis disappeared in the late 1990s. From then on, it was owned by SBC Communicatons along with its subsidiary Nevada Bell. The "Pacific Bell" and "Nevada Bell" names went stopped being used from 2002 to 2003 or 2004 because doing business as names were not in effect yet. So Nevada Bell and Pacific Bell changed their corporate name to SBC. The names were later resurrected in 2003 or 2004 and now do business as the "new" AT&amp;T..
Joey + Rory were an American bluegrass and country music duo. They were made up of Joey Feek (September 9, 1975 – March 4, 2016) and Rory Feek (born April 25, 1965). They were a husband and wife team. The history of the group. From 2008 to 2016, Joey and Rory had several country music ballads. They included "Cheater Cheater" (originally from the Bomshel country-pop singers) The song was about adultery (in particular a "white trash" mistress woman with whom Rory cheated on Joey).. Other songs included "This Song's for You" and "To Say Goodbye" Joey Feek (née Martin) died of cervical cancer at age forty.
An inclusive society is based on the principles of social justice. It allows all people access and full participation in society, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnic group, race, religion and socioeconomic status. That includes involving people with disabilities in everyday activities and making sure they have access to resources and opportunities similar to their non-disabled peers.  In an inclusive society an individual finds themselves in a healthy environment. This can be in the form of development, socialization, education, volunteering etc. Obstacles. Expanding social protection is essential for all countries to achieve sustainable development goals. In an inclusive society, it does not matter where you come from, who you love or whether you have an illness or disability. However, an inclusive society does not arise by itself. This primarily depends on the reforms carried out by the elected government structures. But, there are still closed governments that suppress human rights and freedoms in order to maintain their long-term power. In 2020, Klaus Schwab, the founder of the World Economic Forum, stated that the crisis has sharply exposed global inequalities. According to Klaus Schwab, the pandemic has unmasked leaders who work primarily for themselves and not for the benefit of citizens. Development. As defined by the United Nations, an inclusive society is a set of coordinated social institutions that transcends differences of race, gender, generation, geography and ensures inclusion, equal opportunities and the determination of the capabilities of all members of society. All the developed countries in the world are currently working on the full establishment of such societies. Inclusion consists of empowering members of society who have been discriminated against and whose rights have been violated as a result of social and political processes. Raoul Wallenberg Institute. The scope of this organization's work on establishing fair and inclusive societies includes many countries in Europe, Asia, Latin America and even Africa . Institute Swedish diplomat who saved tens of thousands of Jews and other people in Hungary at the end of World War II. UCLL Research &amp; Expertise. Research and expertise center is particularly distinguished from the research and development institutes. Objectives. The promise of leaving no one behind is one of the defining features of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.The 2030 Agenda envisions peaceful
The time period from October 1949 until September 1976 is known in the history of the People's Republic of China as Red China. Before 1949. Chinese Civil War. Since 1921, the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) were helping each other to unify China, which had divided into small groups known as Warlords. In 1927, after the death of Sun Yat-sen, former leader of the KMT, they began to disagree with each other, until Chiang Kai-shek killed CPC people while the CPC betrayed the KMT by founding our own chinese republic (Chinese Soviet Republic), starting the Chinese Civil War. Second United Front. In 1937, the KMT and CCP decided to stop fighting and fight against Japan. The Japanese Army had been invading and conquering parts of China since 1931; forming the Second United Front. End of the Anti-Japanese War. In August 1945, the KMT and the CPC with help of the Soviet Union, United States and United Kingdom, kick the Japan out of the China and the japanese forces surrender. After the World War II, the KMT and the CPC had tried to make the peace and create a united government in China, but the both of the sides don't agreed with other, starting again the Chinese Civil War in 1946. Early years of the People's Republic (1949 - 1952). Foundation of the People's Republic of China. In October 1949, Mao Zedong, main communist leader since 1930s, create the People's Republic of China after a discuss in Beijing, the new capital of the China. The KMT, also know as nationalists, flee to Taipei and moves the Republic of China to Taiwan. Also, since 1949 until 1960, Some nationalists troops continued in mainland China, fighting against the People's Republic of China and your army. Post-War China. In 1950, for the first time since the Xinhai Revolution in 1911, China had a time of peace for start your reconstruction from the damage caused by the Chinese Civil War and the World
Roy Harper is a fictional character and superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris. He first appeared in "More Fun Comics" #73, as Speedy, Green Arrow's sidekick. It was in "The New Titans #99," written by Marv Wolfman, that he debuted as Arsenal, and then Red Arrow. Fictional character biography. Roy's father, a Forest Ranger, died in a forest fire on an Navajo reservation when Roy was very young. Roy was then taken in by a Navajo medicine man named Brave Bow, because Roy's father had saved his life. Brave Bow taught Roy archery and marksmanship. As Roy grew he came to idolize the Green Arrow, a modern day Robin Hood and superhero. In order to prove to himself that he was a worthy archer, young Roy entered an archery contest. Although he ultimately lost, the Green Arrow took notice at the young boy and decided to make him his partner helping in Roy's development as an archer. He adopted the name Speedy for the fact that he was faster than Green Arrow himself. Eventually, Roy became Oliver Queen's ward, after Brave Bow's death. It was later revealed that Roy's uncle, James Harper, is a superhero called the Guardian. Since then, he has joined the superhero team the Justice League. In addition to continuing to serve on occasion as one of the Titans, Roy has had leading roles in the superhero groups the Seven Soldiers of Victory, the Outsiders, Checkmate, the Justice League, and the Outlaws. In other media. The character has been adapted for video games and animation several times, and was portrayed in live action by actor Colton Haynes on the Arrowverse television series "Arrow".
Mia Dearden is a fictional character and superheroine from the DC Comics universe. The character was created by writer Kevin Smith and artist Phil Hester, she first appeared in "Green Arrow" (vol. 3) #2 (May 2001). Fictional character biography. She is a bow-wielding vigilante who becomes the second Speedy, acting as side-kick to Green Arrow. He rescued her from a child sex-trafficking ring and took her in as his ward, training her in archery. Having survived on the streets for years, she is HIV-positive. She has been a member of Team Arrow and the Teen Titans. Her Post-Flashpoint counterpart is the daughter of crimelord John King. In other media. Mia Dearden appeared in "Smallville", portrayed by Elise Gatien. A loose adaptation, Thea Queen, appeared on the Arrowverse television series "Arrow", portrayed by Willa Holland.
Mephisto is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character made his first appearance in "Silver Surfer" volume 1, #3 in 1968. Stan Lee and John Buscema created the character and is based on Mephistopheles: a demon character from the Faust legend, who has sometimes been referred to as Mephisto.  Fictional character biography. Depicted as a sadistic, cruel, and dangerous extra-dimensional demon with unknown origins, Mephisto is incredibly powerful and is known for stealing souls and torturing them in his hell-like dimension. He is one of the many Hell-Lords in the Marvel Universe. He serves as the main antagonist of the "Ghost Rider" franchise, a major antagonist in the "Silver Surfer", "Doctor Strange" and "Avengers" series and one of the two overarching antagonists (alongside Albert Malik) of the "Spider-Man" franchise. He's the arch-nemesis of Ghost Rider, and a major enemy of Silver Surfer, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, Hulk, the Avengers, and Doctor Doom. Powers and abilities. Mephisto is an extremely powerful immortal demonic entity possessing abilities used by manipulating the forces of magic. Mephisto can employ his power for a variety of uses, including superhuman physical attributes, shape and sizeshifting, projecting illusions, manipulating memories, and altering time and reality. In other media. Debuting in the Silver Age of comic books, the character has appeared in over five decades of Marvel continuity. The character has also appeared in associated Marvel merchandise, including animated television series, feature movies, toys, trading cards, and video games. Mephisto has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful supervillains. Peter Fonda portrayed the character in the 2007 movie "Ghost Rider", and Ciaran Hinds portrayed him in its 2012 sequel "".
James Thomas Kruger (20 December 1917 – 9 May 1987) was a South African lawyer and politician of Welsh descent who was part of the conservative National Party government which championed apartheid. He rose to the position of Minister of Justice and the Police in the cabinet of Prime Minister John Vorster from 1974 to 1979. He was also President of the Senate of South Africa from 1979 until 1980, when it was abolished. Background. Kruger was born in Bethlehem, Orange Free State, South Africa of Welsh parents and was adopted by Afrikaner parents. After he graduated from high school in Ventersdorp, he first became a miner. He trained as a surveyor at a gold mine in Brakpan before taking an exam as a mining surveyor. Later he would work as surveyor engineer in Barberton. Education. Kruger studied part-time for an Afrikaans teaching degree from the University of South Africa (UNISA) and later attended the University of the Witwatersrand where he got a law degree in 1954. He began practising as a lawyer in 1955. Political career. In 1962 he became a member of the Transvaal Provincial Council. As National Party candidate, he became a member of the House of Assembly in the Parliament of South Africa from 1966. In 1972, Kruger was made a deputy cabinet minister for the police, health and welfare. In 1974 he was made a full Minister of Police, Prisons and Justice. In June 1979, the ceremonial position of President of the Senate of South Africa but retired in 1980 when the Senate was abolished. Steve Biko. As Minister of Police, Prisons and Justice, Kruger was responsible for the banning of the anti-apartheid activist and Black Consciousness Movement leader Steve Biko. Banning was a form of punishment used by the South African apartheid government, in which the person was forbidden to leave the area where he or she lived, forbidden to talk to the media, or was under house arrest. When Biko died after he was arrested by the police, the police said that he had
Shunga is a term for classic Japanese erotica, particularly erotic Ukiyo-e. There are also erotic painted handscrolls, which came before ukiyo-e and are much rarer. The Japanese word "shunga" means "picture of spring". “Spring” is a euphemism for sex. "Shunga" prints showed lots of kinds of sex, including heterosexual sex, gay sex, lesbian sex, and even sex with octopuses.
Johann Frassl was an Austrian football player and coach. He played for SK Rapid Wien as midfielder. He was twice winner of the Austrian football championship, in 1915–16 and 1916–17.
Gyaru (from the English word “”) is a Japanese subculture and fashion style characterized by an over-the-top westernized feminine look with party-like behavior. It is defined by showy clothing, heavy skin tanning, bleached or dyed hair, and lots of makeup. "Gyaru" culture and style came about as they wanted to go against traditional Japanese cultural and beauty standards. There are multiple substyles of the "Gyaru" style, such as the "Hime Gyaru", which often wear dresses and skirts with soft pinks, whites, reds, yellows, etc. They are usually seen with bows and frills on their clothes. "Gyaru" are sometimes influenced by western female celebrities like Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj.
"Adam's Song" is a 2000 song by Blink-182 and is the third and final single from their third studio album "Enema of the State". It went to number 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, number 39 in New Zealand, number 98 in Germany, number 21 in Italy and number 20 on the Canadian RPM Rock/Alternative chart. It deals with loneliness, suicide and depression. Formats and track listing. All songs written by Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge, except where noted. Live tracks recorded in November 1999 at the Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, California. US/UK CD single (155 742-2) German CD single (155 743-2) Australian CD single (155 752-2)
The 2001 Rugby World Cup Sevens, also known as the Melrose Cup, was the third edition of the tournament and took place in Mar del Plata, Argentina. It marked a significant milestone as it was the first major rugby event ever held in South America. The matches were in the José María Minella Stadium. In this competition, New Zealand defeated Australia to win the title for the first time.  Here are some key details about the 2001 Rugby World Cup Sevens: Notably, this event brought rugby’s electrifying action to South American soil, drawing enthusiastic crowds and leaving a lasting impact on the region’s sporting landscape.
Mohammad Hosseini (; born March 3, 2000, in Qom) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder and currently plays for Iran's Saipa club in the Premier League of the Persian Gulf. Club career. Hosseini has a history of playing in the Persian Gulf Pro League with the teams of Persepolis and Havadar S.C.
Derek Owusu Boateng ( ; born 2 May 1983) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Born in Ghana, Boateng went on to play professional football in Greece, Sweden, Israel, Germany, Spain, Ukraine, England, and the United States during a career that spanned between 1999 and 2017. A full international between 2001 and 2013, he won 47 caps for the Ghana national team and represented his country at the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups. Boateng was a decent central midfielder but is currently at his peak, earlier in his career he was used as winger or a striker, but has found more comfort as a defensive midfielder due to his passing and movement to intercept opponents ball possession. He was usually regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders of all time. International career. While playing for Panathinaikos in 2001, Boateng also played for the Ghana national football team at the FIFA World Youth Championship in Argentina, in which Ghana progressed to the final. After participating in a friendly with Ghana against French club Nice, he was selected for the Ghana squad at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He made his first FIFA World Cup appearance on 17 June 2006, when he replaced Otto Addo at half-time in the 2–0 win against the Czech Republic. He was also selected for the national team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, in which Ghana progressed to the quarter-finals. He played for the Black Stars for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Honours. AIK Beitar Jerusalem Ghana U20 Individual
"Good Girl" is a song by American country music recording artist Carrie Underwood from her fourth studio album, "Blown Away" (2012). Music video. It premiered on Entertainment Tonight on March 12, 2012. The video debuted at number 20 on CMT's "Top 20 Countdown" for the week of March 23, 2012. It made history on CMT's Top Twenty Countdown for being at number one for a consecutive 14 weeks.
Ranwella's spined tree frog ("Polypedates ranwellai") is a frog. It lives in Sri Lanka. People have seen it 150 meters above sea level. The adult male frog is 40.5 – 48.8 mm long from nose to rear end and the adult female frog is 67.9 mm long. This frog has teeth in its upper jaw and bony growth on its head. The skin of the frog's back can be white to yellow or green in color, with black spots. The sides of the frog's body are yellow and off-white with black spots. Parts of the legs are yellow with black stripes. The belly is white in color. This frog lives in and near forests. People have seen them where the tree branches do not come together like a roof but they see even more of them deeper in the forest where the tree branches do come together like a roof. Scientists think this frog hatches out of its egg as a small frog and never swims as a tadpole, but they are not sure. Scientists saw two frogs mating and then saw the female frog dig what may have been a nest on the ground, but they decided not to move. Scientists believe this frog is in danger of dying out because it lives in only a few small places and because human beings still change those places. Human beings come into their forests to take wood, build farms, and build machines on water to make electricity. Human beings also cut down small forests to build towns. Climate change has changed rainfall, which also makes life harder for this frog. Scientists named this frog for Sanjeewa Ranwella, a doctor who helped save Gilimale forest.
Elena Navaz Pérez (born 21 September 1960 Pamplona) is a Spanish taekwondo martial artist. She won the bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics, where taekwondo was a demonstration sport, in the middleweight event.  At the 1987 World Taekwondo Championships she won the bronze medal, and at the European Taekwondo Championships she won bronze medals in 1984 and 1988.