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All Faiths Chapel, previously known as Chapel for the Children, is a house of worship available to anyone who practices any faith. All Faiths Chapel is also a historical landmark.  It is inside the Austin State Supported Living Center (AusSSLC), an assisted living facility for people with developmental or intellectual disabilities, in Austin, Texas. AusSSLC was known at the time of the chapel's construction as the Austin State School. As of May 9, 2022, it is on the National Register of Historic Places for its importance in architectural, disability, and social history. History. The chapel was built to honor a request by Reverend Luther Holloway, who was Austin State School’s chaplain, for a dedicated space for worship. Organizations such as the Protestant Austin Council of Church Women, the Austin Jewish Community Council, and the Catholic Ladies of Charity, organized a fundraising campaign for the construction of the chapel across the state. More funding came from soldiers who were stationed in Germany. The funds raised eventually totaled over $100,000. Construction by architect David Calvert Graeber finished around 1961, and Chapel for the Children was dedicated on January 21, 1962. From 1961 to 1972, Chapel for the Children served as a chapel for students of all faiths who lived in the AusSSLC. It is now an area for spiritual and religious services for residents, family members, employees, and the public. After David Graeber’s death in 2010, the chapel hosted his memorial service. Family members asked for, in place of flowers, donations to be made in Graeber's name to the maintenance fund for the chapel. Structure and design. All Faiths Chapel consists of 3 distinct sections: the main chapel, a meditation garden, and a chaplaincy office. The main chapel consists of a 52-foot tall A-frame with a ceiling lighted by the sky. Both gable ends feature the stained glass design "Miracle in the Sky" by artist Blossom Burns. The interior design includes copper light fixtures made by hand and door handles that depict simple abstract style flying birds. The Texas Historical Commission states that these birds "reflect the importance
Madison Elle Beer (born March 5, 1999) is an American singer and songwriter. In 2018, Beer released "Dead" and "Home with You". Both certified Gold by the RIAA. The next year, Beer signed with Epic Records and released her debut album, "Life Support" in 2021. The album got popular on TikTok and was certified Gold by the RIAA. Beer's second album, "Silence Between Songs", was released in September 2023. The album has been nominated for ‘Best Immersive Album’ at the Grammy Awards. Early life. Madison Elle Beer was born in Jericho, New York, to a Jewish family on March 5, 1999. Discography. Studio albums Tours. Headlining
GM Quader (Ghulam Muhammad Quader; Bengali: গোলাম মোহাম্মদ কাদের; birth: February 24, 1948) is a Bangladeshi politician and the current chairperson of Jatiya Party. He represents Lalmonirhat-3 in Jatiya Sangsad and held ministerial positions in Commerce, Civil Aviation, and Tourism from 2009 to 2014.
John Ream Curtis (born May 10, 1960) is an American politician who is the junior United States Senator from Utah since 2025. He was the U.S. representative for Utah's 3rd congressional district from 2017 to 2025. Curtis, a Republican, was mayor of Provo, Utah, from 2010 to 2017. Curtis ran for the United States Senate in the 2024 Senate election to replace retiring Senator Mitt Romney. He won the November 2024 general election in a landslide victory.
Lili Zografou (; Greek: Λιλή Ζωγράφου; June 17, 1922 – October 2, 1998) was a Greek journalist, novelist, dramatist, essayist, and political activist. She is known for her book "Nikos Kazantzakis: enas traghikos" in which she examined the work of Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis. This book of hers was published in 1959, three years after Kazantzakis' death. Zografou supported women's rights. In her books, she wrote about how women lived in the late 20th century Greek society. Her work's main themes are civil liberties, freedom of speech, sexual violence and sexual revolution.  When Greece lost to the Axis, Zografou joined the Greek Resistance against the Nazis. She was put to prison while pregnant and gave birth inside the jail. Zografou criticised the Greek military junta of 1967-1973. With her book "Epangelma: Porni" ("Occupation: Whore"), she described the dictatorship in her country, in order to show its cruelty.  A Greek writer and critic of literature, Demosthenis Kourtovik, called Zografou "the dark Goddess Hecate of Greek literature".
Nikos Kazantzakis ( ; 2 March (OS 18 February) 188326 October 1957) was a Greek writer, journalist, politician, poet and philosopher. He is considered by many people to be one of the greatest writers of modern Greek literature. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in nine different years. He remains the Greek author whose work has been translated in most languages worldwide. Kazantzakis' works include "Zorba the Greek" (published in 1946 as "Life and Times of Alexis Zorbas"), "Christ Recrucified" (1948) and "The Last Temptation of Christ" (1955). He also wrote theatrical plays, travel books, memoirs, and essays about philosophy. He became famous in the English-speaking world thanks to the movies "Zorba the Greek" (1964) and "The Last Temptation of Christ" (1988), that were based on his books of the same titles. He also translated a number of famous works into Modern Greek, such as the "Divine Comedy", Thus Spoke Zarathustra and "On the Origin of Species." He wrote Modern Greek editions of Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey".
The Greek junta or Regime of the Colonels was a right-wing military dictatorship that controlled Greece from 1967 to 1974. On 21 April 1967, a group of colonels removed the caretaker government a month before elections that Georgios Papandreou and his political party, Centre Union, would probably win. The dictatorship was anti-communist and it restricted civil liberties. It put many people to jail and tortured them. Many of the dictators' political enemies were sent into exile.  From 1967 to 1973, the junta's leader was Georgios Papadopoulos. From 1973 to 24 July 1974, Dimitrios Ioannidis was its leader. He lost control of the Greek state after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.  When the junta lost, the Metapolitefsi (, meaning "regime change") started. Greece's political system changed to democracy and the Third Hellenic Republic began. It has been said that the junta was very much influenced by the CIA.
The Greek resistance (, meaning "National Resistance"), was the fight of armed and unarmed groups of many political views, against the Axis powers that had captured Greece in 1940. It went from 1941 to 1944, during World War II. The largest group was the communist-influenced EAM-ELAS. The Greek Resistance is considered to have been one of the strongest resistance movements in Nazi-occupied Europe. Its partisans, were men and women known as andartes and andartisses (, meaning "male and female rebels"). They controlled much of the countryside before the Germans left Greece in the end of 1944.
An atmospheric window is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can pass through the atmosphere of Earth. The optical, infrared and radio windows are the three basic atmospheric windows. The Sun's electromagnetic energy reaches the Earth through the atmospheric windows. The Earth's thermal radiation leaves its atmosphere through the windows. Atmospheric windows are useful for astronomy, remote sensing, telecommunications and other science and technology applications. In the study of the greenhouse effect, "atmospheric window" often means the "infrared window", because the infrared window is the main exit for the thermal radiation emitted near the surface of the Earth. In other fields of science and technology, such as radio astronomy and remote sensing, "atmospheric window" is used to describe windows of the whole electromagnetic spectrum.
Incarceration in the United States is one of the basic ways of punishment for crimes committed in the United States of America. In 2023, more than five million people were being supervised by the criminal justice system. Almost two million people were in state or federal prisons and in local jails. The United States has the largest known population of prisoners in the world. The number of prisoners grew rapidly after the 1970s, but began decreased from 2009 on, having been reduced by 25% by the end of 2021. Imprisonment rates. Since reaching its peak number of imprisonments in 2009, the U.S. had an average imprisonment rate of 2.3% per year. This rate includes the sudden 14.1% drop in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The states of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York have reduced the numbers of prisoners by over 50% since reaching their peak levels. Twenty-five states have also reduced imprisonments by 25% since reaching their peaks. The federal prison population was reduced 27% in relation to its 2011 peak. Cause of imprisonment. 1 in 5 people in U.S. prisons had committed crimes related to illegal drugs. More than 3 in 5 people (62%) had committed violent crimes and were being kept in state prisons. 1 in 7 people (14%) kept in state prisons had committed crimes related to property (trespassing, stealing, robbing, etc). Debtor's prisons. Although debtor's prisons no longer exist in the United States, residents of some U.S. states can still be imprisoned for debt . The Vera Institute of Justice reported in 2015 that the majority of those imprisoned in local and county jails are there for unimportant violations and have been jailed for more time over the past 30 years, because they are unable to pay costs related to the court procedures. Costs. The United States has more prisoners than most developed countries. According to the World Prison Brief, on May 7, 2023, the United States had the sixth highest imprisonment rate in the world, at 531 people per 100,000. Costs related to prison, parole, and probation procedures have a yearly cost of around $81 billion. Court costs, bail bond fees, and prison phone fees added another $38 billion in yearly costs.
Lee Cockburn (born 17 May 1968) is a scottish rugby player, police officer, and writer. She has 77 caps. She studied at Royal High School. From 2000 to 2024, she served with Police Scotland  From 1993 to 2006, she played for the Scottish women's national rugby team. She competed at the 1998 Women's Rugby World Cup, and won the 2001 FIRA European Championship.
Ana Paula Dias Lobato Nova Alves (born on May 11, 1984) is a Brazilian nurse and politician who has been serving as a senator for the state of Maranhão since 2023. She had previously been the vice-mayor for the city of Pinheiro. She's currently affiliated to the Democratic Labour Party (PDT).  Her appointment occurred as a result of Flávio Dino, the elected senator, assuming the position of Minister of Justice and Public Security during Lula's second presidency. Ana Paula became a full senator after being nominated to the Supreme Federal Court.
The Garfield Movie is a 2024 American computer-animated comedy adventure movie directed by Mark Dindal, produced by Columbia Pictures, Alcon Entertainment and animated by DNEG Animation also distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. It is a reboot of the previous Garfield movies and the sixth installment. The film was released on May 24, 2024. It received negative reviews from critics. Plot. Garfield is an overweight, lazy, orange cat who lives a pampered lifestyle with a beagle dog, Odie, and their owner, Jon Arbuckle. One night, while getting a midnight snack, Garfield and Odie are kidnapped by two dogs named Roland and Nolan, who take them to an abandoned mall as hostages. Garfield and Odie are soon rescued by Garfield's estranged father, Vic, who Garfield hates for abandoning him in an alley when he was just a kitten. The dogs' boss Jinx, a vindictive Persian cat, arrives to exact revenge on Vic for leaving her behind during a milk heist at Lactose Farms before she was caught and imprisoned. She agrees to forgive Vic if he, Garfield, and Odie break in Lactose Farms to steal a large quantity of milk as repayment for her imprisonment, which they reluctantly agree, boarding a train to the farm while Roland and Nolan follow. Vic attempts to bond with Garfield to no avail. The three reach Lactose Farms, which is heavily guarded by an advanced security system. They meet Otto, a bull and the farm's former mascot, who was forced out after a corporation took over the farm. They agree to help get his girlfriend Ethel, who was separated from him following the take-over, out of the farm if he helps them get in. While working on a break-in plan, Vic reveals that he was getting food for Garfield when he saw him being taken care of by Jon. Knowing Jon would be a better parent than he ever could, Vic decided to let Jon adopt Garfield, and kept his distance from him, watching from afar. Meanwhile, Jinx, unwilling to let go of her grudge against Vic, secretly calls the farm's animal control officer, Marge
Mario Boljat (31 August 1951 – 1 January 2024) was a Croatian and Yugoslav professional footballer. He played as a defender or midfielder. He made five appearances for the Yugoslavia national football team between 1977 and 1978. Boljat died on 1 January 2024, at the age of 72. Honours. Hajduk Split
Peter Sexford Magubane OMSS (18 January 1932 – 1 January 2024) was a South African photographer. He was also an anti-apartheid activist. He was also the personal photographer of President Nelson Mandela. In 1985, Magubane spent time in hospital recovering from buckshot wounds received when he was caught in police crossfire at a funeral near Johannesburg. Magubane died on 1 January 2024, 17 days before his 92nd birthday.
Othelino Nova Alves Neto (born on July 7, 1975) is a Brazilian politician affiliated with the Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB). Currently, he has been a state deputy in the state of Maranhão since 2013 and served as the President of the Legislative Assembly of Maranhão. His wife is Ana Paula Lobato, former vice-mayor of the city of Pinheiro and currently a federal senator from Maranhão.
Alberto Augusto Antunes Festa (21 July 1939 – 2 January 2024) was a Portuguese footballer. He played as a right-back. He played for the Portugal national football team, making 19 appearances between 1963 to 1966. Festa died on 2 January 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal from problems caused by Alzheimer's disease, aged 84.
Carmen Valero Omedes (4 October 1955 – 2 January 2024) was a Spanish middle-distance runner who represented Spain at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Athletic career. Valero was best known for representing Spain at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. Valero was the only woman in the Spanish track and field squad for the Montreal Games, and became the first female athlete to ever represent the country at the Summer Olympic Games. Valero won two women's races at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in 1976 and 1977, while also winning the bronze medal at the same competition in 1975. In 1980, Valero announced her retirement, after having multiple injuries and her decision to take care of her family. She also did not approve how female athletes were underpaid and mistreated by Spanish sports organizations. However, two years later, she returned. Valero officially retired from running competitions in 1987. Apart of her two world cross country titles, she also won twenty-five Spanish national titles in cross country.  She also won multiple titles at the Catalan Championships, seven of which in cross country. She held the Spanish records for the 800, 1500 and 3000 metres, and represented Spain internationally twenty-five times. Death. Valero died from problems caused by a stroke on 2 January 2024 in Sabadell, Spain at the age of 68.
On 3 January 2024, a commemorative ceremony marking the assassination of Qasem Soleimani at his tomb in eastern Kerman, Iran was attacked by two bomb explosions. The attacks killed at least 84 people on the spot and injured 284 others while few others died in hospital. The Iranian government declared the bombings a terrorist attack, making it the deadliest such incident in the country since 1979. The next day, the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack.
The Bharwad are a Hindu caste found in the state of Gujarat in India, primarily engaged in herding livestock. History. According to Sudipta Mitra, historians believe the Bharwards arrived in northern Gujarat in the 10th century, fleeing the Muslim invasions of Sindh. They then spread out throughout Saurashtra. Origin myths. According to their origin myth, the goddess Parvati fashioned animals and four men from the sweat and bodily dirt from Shiva's meditation, which Shiva then gave life to. Shamal was the rudest of the four, and he became a camel herder and progenitor of the Rabari camel herders. The better mannered Bharvad received sheep and goats. The handsome and best-mannered Charan became guardian of Nandi and ancestor of cattle herders. Finally, Ahir received land. The four men then married four apsara sisters. In another origin myth, Krishna burned three rolls of dirt on a fire, which he then shaped into Gowals (to watch over his cattle). Krishna had many wives, but due his generosity he gave away all but three of them. He wanted to give his last three wives to the Gowals, but they regarded Krishna as their father and would not accept wives from him. Later Krishna ordered the Gowals to watch over the cattle, but they complained that they would not work until they had wives. Thus Krishna took them to a temple, where he set two of them back-to-back and ordered them to circumambulate the temple in opposite directions. When they met on the other side, one of them had turned into a woman. Krishna order the two to be married, but the third Gowal complained that he was yet to have a wife. Krishna told him the creation of the world was already complete, and that he should share his older brothers wife. Westphal-Hellbusch and Westphal state that historically the Bharvads practiced polyandry, and in modern times the younger brother marries his older brother's widow. The Bharwads consider themselves as the descendants of Nanda, the foster father of Krishna.  The Bharvads claim they used to live in Gok
The Guardian is a newspaper, established in 1983, published in Lagos, Nigeria. It is often known as a pioneer in introducing investigative journalism and editorial content to Nigeria. History. "The Guardian" was established in 1983 by Alex Ibru and Stanley Macebuh. It has influence from "The Guardian" in the UK. The paper was first published on 22 February 1983 as a weekly, appearing on Sundays. It started publishing every day on 4 July 1983.
Lekki is a city in Lagos State, Nigeria. The city is still largely under construction. One of its neighbourhoods, Lekki phase 1, is known to have some of the most expensive real estate in Lagos State.
A youth-led development is a project mainly made by young people. Most organizations use the United Nation's definition of youth which is a person between the ages of 15 and 24.  Youth-led Organization. A youth-led organization focuses on youth-led development and usually has a team made up of young people.
Sarah Kauss is an American businesswoman. She is the founder of S'well. Early life and education. Kauss was raised in Jupiter, Florida. She received a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Colorado Boulder and her MBA from Harvard Business School. Career. Kauss founded S'well in 2010. "Fortune" included Kauss on its 2014 40 under 40 list. In 2016, Kauss was named number 49 on the Business Insider 100 list, The Creators. She was recognized on "Inc.'s" "Most Impressive Women Entrepreneurs of 2016" list.  Kauss has been featured in NPR, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur magazine, Fortune magazine, CNNMoney, and CNBC, among other outlets. She is a mentor for the U.S. Department of State Global Women's Mentoring Partnership.
Bernard Ducuing (19 May 1950 – 3 January 2024) was a French footballer who played as a midfielder and a forward. He played for many teams throughout his career including Red Star, Reims, and Montpellier. In total, Ducuing played 199 matches in Division 1 and 197 matches in Division 2. He died on 3 January 2024, at the age of 73.
The Garo Hills bubble-nest frog, Garo Hills bush frog, or Garo Hills shrub frog ("Philautus garo") is a frog. It lives in India, in the Garo Hills. People have seen it between 90 and 500 meters above sea level. The adult frog is about 13 mm long from nose to rear end. There is no webbed skin on the front feet. There is some webbed skin on the back feet. There are disks on the toes for climbing. The disks on the toes are almost as big as the eardrum on the side of the frog's head. The skin of the frog's back is gray with a dark brown mark between the eyes. The mark is in the shape of an hourglass.
Death to America (Arabic: الموت لأمريكا) is a anti-American slogan. The slogan is most commonly used in Afghanistan, Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, and Palestine. The slogan was created by Iran out of anger to the U.S. government and Iranian officials have cleared up that they do not want to kill normal citizens of America.
Foreign accent syndrome is a medical syndrome in which people develop speech patterns that are thought of as a foreign accent that is different from their native accent, without having acquired it in the perceived accent's place of origin. Foreign accent syndrome usually results from a stroke, but can also develop from head trauma, migraines or developmental problems. The syndrome might come due to lesions in the speech production part of the brain, or may also be considered a neuropsychiatric condition. The condition was first known in 1907, and between 1941 and 2009 there were 62 recorded people known to have this syndome..
Rossella Erra (born in Portici 19 June 1974) is an Italian tax advisor and TV personality.  She diplomed at "University of Naples Federico II" in Economy, and in the last years she became TV personality in several TV serials.
General elections in India are being held from 19 April 2024 to 1 June 2024 to elect 543 members for the 18th Lok Sabha. The elections are being held in seven phases and the results will be announced on 4 June 2024. The current Prime Minister of India is Narendra Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party. On 7 June 2024, Modi confirmed the support of 293 MPs to Droupadi Murmu, the President of India. This marked Modi's third term as Prime Minister and his first time heading a coalition government, with the Telugu Desam Party of Andhra Pradesh and Janata Dal (United) of Bihar emerging as two main allies. Election schedule. The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for the 18th Lok Sabha elections. The tenure of the current 17th Lok Sabha's time will finish on 16 June 2024.