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A pride flag is any flag that represents a part of the LGBT community. The word "pride" used here is talking about gay pride. The terms "LGBT flag" and "queer flag" are sometimes used instead of "pride flag". The rainbow flag is the most widely used LGBT flag and LGBT symbol in general. There are versions of the rainbow flag that are used to focus on specific groups in the community. There are also some pride flags that are not just related to LGBT, such as the polyamory flag. Gallery. These flags represent several sexual orientations, romantic orientations, gender identities, subcultures, and regional purposes, as well as the LGBT community as a whole.
Charles Alan Murray (; born January 8, 1943) is an American political scientist. He is the W.H. Brady Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank in Washington, DC. Many people do not agree with Murray's work. His book "Losing Ground: American Social Policy, 1950–1980" (1984) talks about the American welfare system. In the book "The Bell Curve" (1994), he and co-author Richard Herrnstein say that in 20th century American society, intelligence is more likely to predict the outcome of an issues than parental socioeconomic status or education level. These issues include income, job performance, pregnancy out of wedlock, and crime. They say that that social welfare programs and education efforts to improve social outcomes for the disadvantaged are not useful. "The Bell Curve" also claims that average intelligence quotient (IQ) differences between racial and ethnic groups are partly genetic in origin. This view is now considered to be not true by mainstream science. References.
Yuval Levin is an Israeli American journalist and conservative political commentator who is the editor of National Affairs. Early life and education. Yuval Levin was born in Haifa in 1977. In 1985, he and his family moved to the United States of America. He studied political science at American University and got his Phd at the University of Chicago.
Wallace &amp; Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death is a 2008 British stop-motion short film. It is a "Wallace and Gromit" movie. The movie is a murder mystery. It was nominated for an Academy Award. It did not win the award. Plot. Twelve bakers, including Bob, are murdered by a cereal killer named Piella Bakewell. Wallace and Gromit save Piella and her poodle, Fluffles, when the brakes on their bicycle fail, and they fall. Gromit finds out there is no problem with their brakes, but she and Wallace are smitten. They and Piella perform a whirldwind romance. But Gromit is angered when Piella redecorates the house. After Piella tricks Wallace into her thinking after she bit her own arm, Gromit is muzzled and chained up and he has do dishwashing as a punishment. He watches helplessly as Piella tries to push Wallace to his demise into the grinder, but he is saved when Piella is struck by a swinging bag of flour, thrown by Fluffles. After she makes an angry outburst that she hates bakers and nearly exposes her true nature, Piella leaves but later drops by the next day to apologize with a cake.  Gromit and Fluffles arrive to the house as Wallace lights the candle. After Gromit and Wallace's struggle, the cake falls, revealing to be the bomb. They are attacked by Piella, who reveals that she detests bakers. In the chaos, the bomb ends in Wallace's pants; Gromit and Fluffles neutralize the explosion by filling the pants with dough while Piella jumps onto a hot air balloon and escapes, vowing to continue her assault against Wallace. However, her weight drags the balloon to a zoo and she ends up being eaten by a crocodile.
Olav V (; born Prince Alexander of Denmark; 2 July 1903 – 17 January 1991) was King of Norway from 1957 until his death in 1991. Olav was the only child of King Haakon VII of Norway and Maud of Wales. He became heir apparent to the Norwegian throne when his father was elected King of Norway in 1905.
Buzuluk () is a town in Orenburg Oblast, Russia. It is on the , Buzuluk, and Domashka Rivers. It is northwest of Orenburg and southeast of Samara. Population:  History. It was founded in 1736 as the fortress of Buzulukskaya () by a Polish Nobleman. It was founded on the near the mouth of the Buzuluk River along Russia's southern frontier. It was later moved to its current place near the source of the Domashka River. It was granted town status in 1781. In 1877, a railway line connecting Samara with Orenburg helped the town develop. Buzuluk was a main stop along the line. Around this time was when the town's first power station was built, as well as its first schools and libraries. It became an important rail stop for the transportation of wheat. The population almost doubled between the end of the nineteenth century and 1926. Buzuluk was the base of the This battalion was a unit that fought with the Red Army during World War II when Czechoslovakia was occupied by the Germans. The town's economy is now based on the extraction and refining of oil.
Eduardo Corrêa Riedel (born 5 July 1969) is a Brazilian politician and current Governor of Mato Grosso do Sul since January 1, 2023. Riedel was also the 27th Secretary of State for Infrastructure of Mato Grosso do Sul from February to April 2022 during Reinaldo Azambuja's government. He is a member of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party and is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He also served as the 20th Secretary of State for Government and Strategic Management of Mato Grosso do Sul from 2015 to 2022 under Reinaldo Azambuja. In 2022, he ran in state elections in Mato Grosso do Sul for governor with Barbosinha for vice governor. On October 2, 2022, he had 361,981 votes (25.16%) and went to the second round with candidate Renan Contar. In 1994 he married Mônica Morais with whom he has two children: Marcela and Rafael.
"A Pain That I'm Used To" is a 2005 song by British band Depeche Mode and is the opening track from their 11th studio album "Playing the Angel". It was at the top of the charts in Hungary, Poland and Spain. It went to number 15 in the United Kingdom. Formats and track listings. 7-inch: Picture disc / Bong36 (EU) 12-inch: Mute / 12Bong36 (EU) 12-inch: Mute / L12Bong36 (EU) CD: Mute / CDBong36 (EU) CD: Mute / LCDBong36 (EU) DVD: Mute / DVDBong36 (EU) Digital downloads
Rage Against the Machine is the first album made by American metal band Rage Against the Machine. It was released on November 3, 1992 by Epic Records. The band made a demo tape with the same name before making the album. The tape has 7 of the 12 songs on the album. The album has many political lyrics in its songs. The album's art is known for having a picture of Thích Quảng Đức, a Buddhist monk, burning himself to death. The album was released on the same day as the 1992 United States presidential election. "Rage Against the Machine" was a very successful album. Many critics liked its political lyrics, as well as Zack de la Rocha's singing. Many people think it is one of the best albums of the 1990s. Music. "Anger Is a Gift" bonus disc – released with the 1995 Australian CD re-release Bonus Maxi 12" from the "Limited Tour Edition" red vinyl 1993 European re-release included this second LP labeled sides C and D" All songs from both bonuses are the versions from previously released singles and promos, except C1 which is from a different performance. No information is given on the 12" about the date nor venue.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock is a fictional character and superheroine from Marvel Comics, appearing as a major character in the "Captain Britain" and "X-Men" comics. She was created by Chris Claremont and the late Herb Trimpe, and first appeared in "Captain Britain Vol." #8 in December of 1976. She is one of the children of Sir James Braddock, a champion of the Otherworld, another dimension who was sent to Earth by Merlyn to father a child to become Captain Britain. As her twin brother, Brian, became the superhero Captain Britain, Betsy developed telepathic powers when she reached her teenage years while in New York. She eventually joined the ranks of the X-Men under the nickname "Psylocke" after being rescued from Mojo and Spiral. She was his ally during several adventures and even replaced him as Captain Britain for a time, and is currently doing so after Brain become "Captain Avalon". In other media. In the "X-Men" movies, she was portrayed by Olivia Munn in "". In the "X-Men" animated series, she was voiced by Tasha Simms. In "Wolverine and the X-Men", she was voiced by Grey DeLisle, who voices Daphne Blake in the "Scooby-Doo" series, and also voiced Mandy in "The Grim Adventures of Billy &amp; Mandy", Sam Manson in "Danny Phantom", and Catwoman in the "Arkhamverse" and "Injustice" series.
Doctor Stephen Vincent Strange, better known as Doctor Strange is one of the many heroes of Marvel Comics and the feature hero of his own series "Dr. Strange" as well as a regular part of "The Defenders". He was created by the late Stan Lee and the late Steve Ditko, and first appeared in "Strange Tales" #110 in July of 1963. Unlike most heroes Doctor Strange deals with universe threatening events rather than petty crimes or even world threats. He is titled the Sorcerer Supreme, a title which comes with the duty of protecting the universe against invading forces of evil from other realms. In other media. Dr. Strange has appeared in many animated films, cartoons, video games, and films since his comic debut. The character was first portrayed in live-action by Peter Hooten in the 1978 television film "Dr. Strange". Benedict Cumberbatch portrays Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Pinocchio 3000 is an animated movie that was produced by CinéGroupe, AnimaKids Productions and Filmax Animation. It premiered on 9 July 2004 in Spain. Based on the story "Pinocchio: Tale of a Puppet" by Carlo Collodi. The movie has the voices of Sonja Ball (Pinocchio), Howard Ryshpan (Geppetto), Howie Mandel (Spencer), Whoopi Goldberg (Cyberina), Helena Evangeliou (Marlene), Malcolm McDowell (Mayor Scamboli), Matt Holland (Cab), Jack Daniel Wells (Rodo), Bobby Edner (Zack), Gabrielle Elfassy (Cynthia), Terrence Scammell (Scambocop), Ellen David (House).
"Pretty Baby" is a 2002 song by singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton and is the third single from her debut studio album "Be Not Nobody". It did not experience chart success in the United States or aboard. Track listings. European CD single European enhanced CD single UK CD single
Travis Michael Kelce (; born October 5, 1989) is an American professional football player for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He is a tight end. He played college football for the University of Cincinnati. Widely considered one of the best tight ends in NFL history, Kelce has the most 100-yard receiving games as a tight end. Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl champion, all as a player for the Chiefs in 2020, 2023, and 2024. Early and personal life. He was born in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, the younger son of Donna and Ed Kelce. His older brother, Jason, is a starting offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles. The brothers host a podcast, "New Heights". From 2017 to 2022, Travis began dating Kayla Nicole. In 2023, he began dating American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
The rosy-faced lovebird ("Agapornis roseicollis") is a genus of parrot. It is native to dry parts of Africa. It is often found in Angola and the Namib Desert. It is also known as the rosy-collared or peach-faced lovebird. The birds are very social animals. They are often found in small groups. They are often kept as pets. These lovebirds come in many different colors. Their plumage (feathers) is the same in both the male and females.  Lovebirds are well known for the way they sleep. They sleep side-to-side and turn their face in towards each other. Females tear raw materials into long strips, "twisty-tie" them into their backs, and fly back to make a nest. Taxonomy. The birds were first described by the French ornithologist Louis Jean Pierre Vieillot in 1818. It was named "Psittacus roseicollis" at first. It was later moved to the genus "Agapornis" with the other lovebirds.
The Red Hulk is a name used by some comic book characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. While the first two are soldiers, the third one is a form of Hulk's Joe Fixit personality. The most well-known versions of the character are General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross, Four-star General Robert Maverick, and Red King. Fictional character biography. Thunderbolt Ross. The first incarnation of Red Hulk (also known as Rulk) first appeared in the Hulk series that debuted in 2008. The 2010 "World War Hulks" storyline reveals that this being is United States Army General Thunderbolt Ross, the father-in-law and longtime nemesis of the original Hulk (Bruce Banner). The story line reveals that Ross was given the ability to transform into Red Hulk by the organizations A.I.M. and the Intelligencia and that he did this in order to better fight the original Hulk. Robert Maverick. The second incarnation of Red Hulk appears in the 2017 debut issue of "U.S.Avengers". Four-star General Robert Maverick is selected for his genetic profile to create a being who is "halfway to a Hulk". A device called the Hulk Plug-In, created by Avengers Idea Mechanics (a legitimate technology company created from the remains of the defunct supervillain organization Advanced Idea Mechanics), is implanted in Maverick's wrist. When triggered, it turns him into a variation of Red Hulk for one hour approximately every day and a half. Unlike the original Red Hulk, Maverick retains his mustache in his Hulk form and wears his sunglasses. He joins the U.S. Avengers. Joe Fixit. Hulk's Joe Fixit personality later gained the ability to transform into his version of Red Hulk form when in the Below-Place. Powers and abilities. Red Hulk has superhuman strength, durability, and endurance, comparable to that of the Hulk. He is capable of absorbing radiation, which his body can metabolize for increased strength. Unlike the Hulk, increased anger does not make him stronger but causes him to emit increasing heat. The upper limit of this heat has not been specified. When fighting the Hulk, during Red Hulk's first story line
The Noel Diary is an American Romantic comedy movie, based on the book "The Noel Diary" by Richard Paul Evans. The movie directed by Charles Shyer, produced by Margret H. Huddleston, produced by Stephanie Slack, written by Richard Paul Evans, Charles Shyer, Rebecca Connor and David Golden and it starring Justin Hartley, Bonnie Bedelia, Treat Williams and James Remar played the lead roles. Plot. Jacob Churcher hasn't been domestic for nearly twenty a long time not since his rationally sick mother kicked him out of the house when he was fair sixteen. When a legal counselor calls, days some time recently Christmas, to illuminate him that his offended mother has passed absent and cleared out her house to him, Jacob returns not fair to settle the bequest but to undertake and accommodate with the past and the torment and mishandle he experienced as a child. Too, perhaps cleaning out her house will be somewhat less discouraging than investing the occasions alone, observing re-runs of Christmas classics. But because it turns out, the house holds more than fair troublesome recollections, Jacob's mother had gotten to be a hoarder and he must unearth through two decades worth of clutter.
José Rizal Coliseum also referred to as the Calamba Coliseum is a 10,000-capacity indoor arena . It is used as a sports venue and convention center in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines and the south of Metro Manila. The arena is named after the Philippine national hero, Jose Rizal who was born in Calamba, Laguna on June 19, 1861.  History. Construction of the coliseum began in April of 2017. The arena is near the Calamba City Hall. It faces the Rizal Monument. The design of the building was based on a jar claypot, a symbol of the city.
The Rizal Monument in Calamba is a monument built to commemorate the national hero of the Philippines, Jose Rizal was born in the city of Calamba, It is a 6.7 metres (22 ft) statue sculpted by Jonas Roces and is located at The Plaza, a 6.7-hectare (17-acre). The monument is located vicinity in the front of José Rizal Coliseum and the Calamba City Hall. Both landmarks where located in "The Plaza of Calamba". Symbolism. Detail of José Rizal's statue on the monument. There is also an official explanation of the meaning of the monument's details. The monument depicts Rizal in an overcoat holding a book, that has the title of his book "NOLI ME TÁNGERE" inscribed. This is contrary to the usual representation of the book as a symbol of both the inscribed novel and its sequel El Filibusterismo, as well as Rizal's annotation of Antonio de Morga's Sucesoss de las Islas Filipinas. The obelisk is usually taken to mean Rizal's masonic background while the three stars are said to stand for Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao. The figures at the back of the monument, such as leaves and a pot, are said to symbolize the country's natural resources. The consensus is that the figures beside Rizal—a mother rearing her child and two young boys reading—signify family and education.
"People Are People" is a 1984 song by British band Depeche Mode and is the leading single from their fourth studio album "Some Great Reward". It was the band's first top 20 song in the United States where it peaked at #13. It went to number 2 in Ireland, number 3 in Belgium, number 4 in Switzerland and the United Kingdom and number 6 in Austria. A. "People Are People" – 3:43 B. "In Your Memory" – 4:01 A. "People Are People" (Different Mix) – 7:11 B. "In Your Memory" (Slik Mix) – 8:12 A. "People Are People" (On-USound Mix by Adrian Sherwood) – 7:30 B1. "People Are People" – 3:43 B2. "In Your Memory" – 4:01 A. "People Are People" (Different Mix) – 7:11 B1. "People Are People" (On-USound Mix) – 7:30 B2. "In Your Memory" – 4:01 Track listings. "In Your Memory" is falsely labeled as the "Slik Mix Edit"
The Conservative Party leadership election in October 2022 determined Liz Truss's successor as Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following her resignation on October 20, 2022. By the end of October 24, the two favorites were Penny Mordaunt and Rishi Sunak. After Mordaunt dropped out of the election, Sunak became the leader on the same day, at 2pm. Background. July 2022 Conservative Party leadership election. Eleven candidates put forward for the July 2022 party leadership election. Eight people were fully nominated by Conservative MPs: Kemi Badenoch, Suella Braverman, Jeremy Hunt, Penny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Tom Tugendhat and Nadhim Zahawi. After five rounds of voting, MPs chose Sunak and Truss to nominate party members to vote. Truss was elected by members on September 5 with 57.4 percent of the vote. Economic policies. Truss appointed Kwasi Kwarteng as Chancellor of the Exchequer. In September 2022, he announced a small budget with tax cuts and spending increases. What followed was a sharp fall in the value of the pound. This drew widespread criticism. Truss and Kwarteng defended the budget for more than a week before they started announcing the repeal of the most controversial measures: The removal of the 45% income tax rate for the top earners; and the removal of the planned corporate income tax freeze. Government crisis. On October 14, 2022, Truss replaced Kwarteng with Jeremy Hunt. On October 19, Suella Braverman resigned as Home Secretary. There were allegations of manhandling, bullying, physical intimidation at a vote on Labour's motion to ban fracking that night. On October 20, 2022, Liz Truss met with the Chairman of the 1922 Committee Sir Graham Brady and Chairman of the Conservative Party Sir Jake Berry before announcing her resignation. Election details. On October 20 Truss wrote in her resignation letter that the election would be completed "within the next week." Sir Graham Brady instituted a fast procedure. Qualification. Deadline for
Inez Meter (19 October 1925 – 10 October 2022) was a Dutch poet from Gouda. Biography. Meter was born in 1925 in , a monumental canal house in Gouda. Meter would live her entire life in Gouda. After her education at the ULO, she became a kindergarten teacher, first in Gouda and later in Rotterdam and Gouderak. Meter became the first city poet of Gouda in 2003. Poems of her can be read in many places in the city center including in the form of art objects. She became known in Gouda for her poems after winning the encouragement prize for literature from the municipality of Gouda in 1975. In 2015, Meter was made an honorary citizen of Gouda. Meter married to . Meter died in Gouda on 10 October 2022, aged 96.
Francisco Capel (24 December 1933 – 19 October 2022) was a Spanish basketball player. He played with Real Madrid Baloncesto and the Spain men's national basketball team. Biography. He played 26 times for the Spain men's national basketball team. He won with the national team the gold medal at the 1955 Mediterranean Games, the silver medal at the 1959 Mediterranean Games and competed at the EuroBasket 1959.  In 1960 he became with Real Madrid Baloncesto Liga Española de Baloncesto (1957–1983) champion and Copa del Rey de Baloncesto champion. Capel died on 19 October 2022. After his death, Real Madrid held a minute of silence before the start of the match against Olympiacos in tribute to Capel.
René Ostertag (4 May 1926 – 17 October 2022) was a French cyclist. Ostertag was active from the 1940s to the 1960s. He had about 350 victories. In 2020, he published a book about his cycling career. Ostertag died on 17 October 2022, aged 96.
"Perfect" is a 1998 song by American band the Smashing Pumpkins and is the second single from their fourth studio album "Adore". It went to number 11 in Canada, number 17 in Iceland, number 18 in New Zealand, number 24 in the United Kingdom and number 54 in the United States. Track listings. All songs were written by Billy Corgan, except "Summer", written by James Iha. Drums provided by Joey Waronker.
Dominic Scriven is the founder and current chairman of Dragon Capital, the largest private investor in Vietnam. Scriven graduated from the University of Exeter in England. During 1990s he visited Vietnam and decided to do business there. He spent two years at Hanoi General University learning Vietnamese. In 1994 he co-established Dragon Capital.
Ian Gerald Patrick Wace (born January 1963) is a British financier, co-founder or Marshall Wace Asset Management, a London-situated hedge fund in 1997. He together with Paul Marshall, co-founded a children's charity named Absolute Return for Kids in 2001. Early life. Ian Gerald Patrick Wace was born in January 1963. His brother Charles Wace is a director at big television company Twofour Group. He does not have a college degree". Career. Ian Wace worked for 11 years at S. G. Warburg &amp; Co. There he became the youngest director in the company history - 25 year. In 1995, Wace started working at Deutsche Morgan Grenfell.