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The Meitei people (), also called Manipuri people (), is one of the minority ethnic groups in Meghalaya. History. In 1829, Meitei King Gambhir Singh () of Manipur kingdom, had victory over the Khasi people, which became one of the three largest communities in the contemporary Meghalaya state. Among the Meitei people, the Khasi people, or the Khasiyas, were called "Khahi" (). To celebrate the victory of the Meiteis over the Khasis, a historical account titled "Khahi Ngamba" () was composed in Meitei language by Chingakham Chaobaton (), a scholar of the Meitei royal court. When the Britishers constructed roadways from Sylhet to Guwahati passing through Shillong (Khasi predominant area), the Khasi people stopped the Britishers and even killed two Britishers and numerous coolies. Afterwards, David Scott, the then British officer, requested Gambhir Singh, the then Meitei king of Manipur kingdom through special letter, for help. Gambhir Singh marched with his armies from Manipur. He was received by the Britishers at Sylhet. He warned the Khasi ruler not to stop the Britishers. The Khasi ruler didn't step back. Afterwards, there was a battle between the Khasi and the Meitei armies. The Khasis were defeated. The Khasi ruler and his men were captured and handed over to the Britishers. The Khasi capital city was controlled. Both the were under the control of the Meiteis. Geographical distribution. In the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, there are six Meitei populated settlements, namely Ichamati, Koilaghat, Bairong/Mawbang, Kurikhal, Nayabasti and Bholaganj. These are located 100km from Meghalaya's capital Shillong, near the international border line of Bangladesh. Language and literature. Only few Meitei people especially of Bholaganj village of Meghalaya can speak Meitei language (alias Manip
Constantin Brâncuși (19 February 1876-16 March 1957) was a Romanian sculptor, photographer and painter. He is known not just for his contributions to Romanian art, but is also known for his international contribution to the renewal of the visual art of sculpture. Early Life. Constantin Brâncuși was born on 19 February 1876 in Hobița, Kingdom of Romania as the youngest child of Nicolae Radu Brâncuși (1833-1885) and Maria Deaconescu (1851-1919), both of whom were peasents who worked hard and earned a meager living. As a child he was passionate about carving wooden farm tools. His childhood was marked by running away from home.  Studies. In 1894, Brâncuși was enrolled into the Craiova school of Arts and Crafts by an industrialist who was impressed by his work and graduated in 1898. He continued his studies, enrolling himself in the Bucharest School of Fine Arts (now the Bucharest National University of Arts), graduating in 1902. In 1897 he makes his first artwork, the bust of Gheorghe Chițu. After graduating, Brâncuși starts his journey to go to Paris on foot in 1903, stopping in Vienna and Munich throughout the way. In 1905, upon reaching Paris he gets accepted into the École des Beaux-Arts, where he meets other artists such as Amadeo Modigliani and Marcel Duchamp. In 1906, because he reached the limit of 30 years old, Brâncuși leaves the École des Beaux-Arts. Brâncuși is also given the opportunity to work at the workshop of Auguste Rodin, but refuses, stating "Nothing grows under the shadow of great trees." Career. He rented his worwshop in Rue, in 1907, and he created the first version of one of his most famous sculptures, "The Kiss". In 1910 he made another one of his most famous sculptures, "The Sleeping Muse". Brâncuși began to be recognized in places like the United States, France and his home country of Romania, being patroned by American art collector John Quinn.
Meitei ethnicity (also known as Manipuris) in Myanmar have two main ways of dressing. Men's clothing. When Meitei men go out, they wear a longyi. Men sometimes cover their heads with a cloth and tie a knot on the left side. Men wear a white dhoti (pheijom) for ceremonies, and boys wear a white dhoti too. Men also wear white vests without sleeves and hang a cloth around their necks during ceremonies. Most Myanmarese Meitei men wear longyis. However, if someone living by the Ningthi River wears a longyi, they may be mocked because it looks like a woman wearing a sarong. But recently, some men have started wearing longyis. Groom's dresses. The groom wears a white dhoti (pheijom) and a sacred thread (lugun). He doesn’t wear a shirt but covers his upper body with a white cloth. He also wears a white turban, which is different from the one worn by Meitei people in India. The groom’s turban is the same as the one worn by a drummer. Military uniforms. In the late 18th century, a Meitei man, served as a general in the Myanmarese army, would wear a dhoti (pheijom), a turban, and a Myanmarese shirt. Cavalrymen wore a kokyet kangdrum (turban) tied under their chin with cloth. Women's clothing. Women wear a striped sarong, which they tuck in on the left side. Women also wear long-sleeved blouses, and sometimes wear a sarong over or under the blouse. There is not much difference in clothing between girls and married women. Girls from the Bamon Khunjao group wear a pale pink sarong called pumngou phanek for ceremonies. Wearing pumngou phanek in Mandalay is a new tradition. Married women's clothing. Married women do not usually wear a sarong over their chest during prayers, but they do wear it while bathing. Married women have a tradition of tying a knot of hair
Adam Dollard des Ormeaux (1635-1660) is a notable figure in New France's history (now Quebec). He arrived in the colony in 1658 and became the garrison commander of Ville-Marie (Montreal). In 1660, he led a small group on an expedition up the Ottawa River to confront the Iroquois. They set up camp at an abandoned fort near Long Sault, where they were later surrounded by a much larger Iroquois force. Dollard and his men fought bravely and were ultimately killed in the Battle of Long Sault between May 9 and May 12, 1660. Many historians believe Dollard aimed to ambush the Iroquois to protect Ville-Marie from their attack, earning him a reputation as a hero in New France. Dollard was born in France and moved to Montreal at 24, where he gained a good reputation and military experience. He was supported by the governor of Montreal for his expedition, despite having little experience in Indigenous warfare. His group faced about 700 Iroquois and, after several days of siege, they were all killed or captured. Some believe that the battle weakened the Iroquois enough to cancel their planned attack on Montreal. The reasons behind Dollard's actions are debated. While tradition suggests he sought to defend Ville-Marie, some historians speculate he may have been motivated by personal debts. The exact location of the battle is also disputed, with some claiming it occurred in Quebec and others in Ontario. Regardless, Dollard is remembered for his sacrifice and bravery
The traditional dresses worn by the Bangladeshi Meitei people (also known as Manipuris), reflect their culture and traditions, adapted to fit the local life in Bangladesh. The clothing includes special fabrics, designs, and accessories that are important to the Meitei tradition. Men's clothing. Meitei men in villages typically wear a traditional loincloth called khudei at home. Male Meitei elders who are Hindus remove their shirts and place them aside when attending community feasts and the annual sharada ceremony. Hygiene. In some villages, men must bathe and wash their clothes after using the toilet, as part of the tradition. Religious dresses. During the Umang Lai Haraoba festival, men wear white dhotis (pheijom). Groom's dresses. A Meitei groom wears a white dhoti and a white shirt with full sleeves, without a collar. He does not wear a turban. A folded white cloth crosses the groom’s chest from the lower right side to the left shoulder. Women's clothing. Meitei women wear a mekhala (phanek) at home, and when they go outside, they wear a mekhala and an innaphi (wrapper) or a sari. For village ceremonies, women wear a special mekhala called mayek naiba, which is embroidered at the top and bottom with horizontal colors. An innaphi is used as a sari. Meitei widows wear a white mekhala called pumngou phanek at weddings and annual rituals for the dead. Hygiene. In some villages, women must bathe and wash their clothes after using the toilet, as part of the tradition. Religious dresses. During the Umang Lai Haraoba festival, girls wear phanek mapan naiba (a mekhala with needlework) under their chest, wrapped in a thin moirang-phi (a patterned indigenous cloth). Married women also wear phanek mapan naiba over their chest with a moirang-phi. Respect in front of male elders. During local festivals and in the presence of male elders, married women cover
Cläre Voss (born 1900s; fl. 1921-1927) was a German track and field athlete, competing in sprint events and the athletics triathlon. She was active during the 1920s, during the early era of women’s athletics in Germany. She was a member of Berliner SC and represented Germany at international competitions. In the 4 x 100 meters relay she was the world record holder. She was three times national champion. Biography. She won with the Berliner SC 4 x 100 meters relay team the bronze medal at the national championships in national champion in 1921, 1922 and 1923. The following three years, 1924, 1925 and 1926, she became with the team national champion and won again the bronze medal in 1927. She won two other bronze medals at the national championships in the athletics thriathlon in 1925 and 1927. Together with teammates Lilli Henoch, Charlotte Köhler and Gerda Pöting she set an official world record in the 4 × 100 meter relay in Köln on 11 July 1926 with a time of 50.3 seconds. She represented Germany internationaly, including at the 1926 Paris international women's athletics meeting. At this meeting she won with the German team the 4 x 100 metres relay event. According to some sources she also finished third in the 200 metres, however other sources stated it was Emmi Haux.
Arizona Proposition 139 is a change to the law that will be voted on November 5, 2024 in the state of Arizona.  Abortion is currently legal in Arizona if a person is pregnant for 15 weeks. Arizona Proposition 139 asks voters if they would like to have the right to abortion to be legal in the state after 15 weeks. More than 50% of voters in Arizona need to agree to this change for it to become a law.
The New York Equal Protection of Law Amendment is a proposed change to the New York Constitution. People in New York State will vote on the amendment on November 5, 2024. The amendment would constitutionally protect the right to abortion in New York. It does this by adding additional categories of protections to the constitution's Equal Protection Clause including "ethnicity, national origin, age, and disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, reproductive healthcare, and autonomy". Any future attempts to ban abortion in the sate would then be recognized as unfair discrimination because it would treat one type of reproductive healthcare differently from other kinds of healthcare.
Initiative 128 is a plan that will be on the ballot in Montana on November 5, 2024. It will allow people to have an abortion (a way to end a pregnancy) before the baby can live on its own outside the mother. The government will not be able to stop abortions before that point. If the mother's life or health is in danger, doctors can still perform an abortion after this time. The law will also protect doctors and others who help a person make decisions about their pregnancy. There have been many court cases about abortion in Montana. In 1999, the Montana Supreme Court said that people have the right to abortion because of the state’s privacy law (a rule that protects personal decisions from government control). Some state leaders, like the governor, tried to change this after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2022 (the Dobbs decision, which ended abortion as a protected right and let states make their own rules). Even though the governor and others have made rules to limit abortion, the courts in Montana have said the right to abortion still stands. People in Montana feel strongly about this issue. Some groups want to protect the right to abortion. They have raised a lot of money to support Initiative 128. Other groups are against abortion. They have raised less money to fight it. Many important leaders are speaking out on both sides. This shows how important this vote will be.
Nevada Question 6 is a plan to change the law in Nevada to protect the right to an abortion.  This new law would allow people to get an abortion until a baby can survive outside the womb, which is usually around 23 or 24 weeks.  It also lets doctors help if the pregnant person’s life or health is in danger. People in Nevada voted on this law change in the election on November 5, 2024. The law change was approved by 64% of people who could voted in the November 5th election, which means that the right to abortion is protected Nevada. Voters will need to vote again on November 3, 2026.
Abortion in Michigan is allowed at any time during a pregnancy. In 2022, a new law called Michigan Proposal 22–3 was passed by voters. This law makes it clear that people have the right to get an abortion and use birth control, and it was added to the state Constitution. The law means that Michigan cannot create rules to limit abortions before a baby can survive outside the womb, unless those rules are for the person's safety. Before this, a law (Section 750.14) from 1931 made most abortions illegal, but a judge said that law was not valid anymore because of the new amendment. This old law was officially removed on April 5, 2023.
In Nevada, abortion is legal up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. After 24 weeks, it is allowed if the pregnancy could be dangerous for the person. Since 2007, the law requires doctors to make sure people understand the decision before having an abortion. Nevada has rules that limit the use of public money for abortions. There is also a rule that says a parent or legal guardian must be told if a person under 18 years old wants to have an abortion. Most people in Nevada support abortion rights, including Republicans.
The 2024 Maryland Question 1 is a question that will appear on the ballot on November 5, 2024. If passed by voters, it would create a constitutional right to reproductive healthcare in Maryland. The ballot measure reads as follows: The proposed amendment confirms an individual's fundamental right to reproductive freedom, including but not limited to the ability to make and effectuate decisions to prevent, continue, or end the individual's pregnancy, and provides the State may not, directly or indirectly, deny, burden, or abridge the right unless justified by a compelling State interest achieved by the least restrictive means.
Abortion has been legal in Wisconsin since September 18, 2023. It can be done in Madison, Milwaukee, and Sheboygan during the first 22 weeks of pregnancy. However, there is still some disagreement about abortion in Wisconsin after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned "Roe v. Wade" on June 24, 2022. Some people who are against abortion point to an old law from 1849. They say this law bans abortion unless the mother's life is in danger. However, some courts have said that this law only applies to killing a baby after birth, not abortion and courts are still deciding if this law can be enforced. In a 2014 poll, 53% of people in Wisconsin said abortion should be legal in most or all cases, while 45% said it should be illegal in most or all cases. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin started doing abortions again in Madison and Milwaukee on September 18, 2023, and they plan to start in Sheboygan on December 28, 2023.
Vasso Papandreou (; 9 December 1944 – 17 October 2024) was a Greek politician and economist. She was born in Aigio, Greece. She was a member of the PASOK political party. In 1989, she became Greece's European Commissioner for Employment, industrial relations and social affairs under the Jacques Delors commission.  She was elected to the Hellenic Parliament in the 1993. She was in parliament until 2012. She served in Costas Simitis government as Minister of Economic Development from 1996 to 1999, Minister of Interior from 1999 to 2001 and Minister for the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works from 2001 to 2004. Papandreou died on 17 October 2024 at her home in Chalandri, Greece from problems caused by dementia at the age of 79.
This rebel group in Chad, assassinated the president of 30 years on the 20th of April 2021.
Aquarius Tour was a concert tour by American singer Tinashe. The tour strongly was about Tinashe's album, Aquarius, which released on October 7, 2014. The tour began on December 5, 2014 and ended March 17, 2015. The tour visited Europe, North America, Oceania, and Asia. Shows. In total, there were 29 shows. 13 in Europe, 10 in North America, 5 in Oceania and 1 in Asia (specifically in the United Arab Emirates.)
The Teatro Tivoli is a theatre on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon, Portugal. It also serves as a cinema. The theatre turned 100 years old in 2024 and is now called Teatro Tivoli BBVA because of sponsorship from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria. It has 1,149 seats and has been recognized as a Monument of Public Interest since 2015. History. The theatre was funded by Frederico de Lima Mayer, the son of Adolfo Lima Mayer, who gave his name to the nearby Parque Mayer. It was designed to host both plays and films. The architect was Raul Lino, a famous Lisbon architect. After four years of construction, it opened and was considered the best theatre in Portugal at the time.
A formal organization is an organization with a set of rules of procedures. It is usually used with simple writing, with a language of rules that leave little confusion for understanding. This is because people need to understand the rules otherwise they might lose employees and possibly reduce the employee expectation. Sociologist Max Weber designed a model of formal organization known as the "bureaucratic model" that is generally about the rationality of activities through procedures. It is one of the most efficient models for organization. In some organizations, the rules may be strictly followed, and if someone breaks that rule, they might get warned or fired; while others are be more lenient with it. Parts of formal organization. Stability. An important part of a formal organization is its stability. Therefore, the formal organization grows and expands with time. Work Division. The structure of the formal organization is based on jobs to be performed by the person, and not the other way around. Roles are hierarchical, which means there are people of higher power than a certain role or there are people of lower power than a certain role. Work is assigned to people on the basis of understanding and capability.
The Swiss Hitparade (German: Schweizer Hitparade) is Switzerland's main music sales charts. The charts are a record of the highest-selling albums in various styles of music in Switzerland. Updates. The charts are updated weekly on Sundays.
Ayman al-Zawahiri, the second leader of the Islamist group al-Qaeda, was killed in Afghanistan on July 31, 2022. The strike came nearly a year after the conclusion of the War in Afghanistan. U.S. officials called al-Zawahiri's presence in Afghanistan a violation of the agreement for the withdrawal of American forces from the country, under which the Taliban would not allow al-Qaeda members any sanctuary. Following the strike, members of the Haqqani network tried to cover up al-Zawahiri's death, although the U.S. was able to confirm it. In response to the strike, Biden released a statement announcing al-Zawahiri's death, calling it a "deliverance of justice".
Toxicity is the second studio album by System of a Down. The album was released on September 4, 2001.
François Clouet (1510 — 22 December 1572), son of Jean Clouet, was a French Renaissance miniaturist and painter, particularly known for his detailed portraits of the French ruling family.
The flag of Słubice () has three horizontal stripes, the big strip is red and two small strips white with the coat of arms of Słubice. It was adopted in 1998. Design and symbolism. The meaning of the colors of the flag are as follows:
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Allopurinol (brand name Zyloprim, Caplenal or Zyloric) is a medication made for treating high blood uric acid (hyperuricemia) by making the level of uric acid in the blood lower. Overview. It is prescribed for preventing gout, preventing specific types of kidney stones, and for the high uric acid levels occurring with chemotherapy. It is taken orally (by mouth) or intravenously (injected into a vein). Medical use. Allopurinol was approved for medical use in the United States in 1966. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. Allopurinol is available as a generic medication. In 2022, it was the 39th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 15million prescriptions.
Hind Rajab ( 29 January 2024), was a five-year-old Palestinian girl and Gaza genocide victim who was known for being the victim of a massacre and also for the phone call she made to a Palestinian Red Crescent Society operator, when most of her family members were shot and murdered on , before her own eyes, by a Israel military tank, when they attempted to flee the besieged Gaza by car, but were unfortunately discovered. An ambulance truck was dispatched to save and rescue poor Hind, but the truck was shot by the tank, and everyone inside the truck was killed. At some point, most likely on the same day her family was shot dead, poor Hind Rajab, who temporarily survived for several hours or even a day by hiding in the rubble of what was left from her family's damaged car, was unfortunately discovered when she was picked up from the rubble and shot dead by Israeli soldiers, shortly after her family's deaths. Hind Rajab was later recognized and considered as one of the most notable and high-profilic victims of the Hamas war between Israel and Palestine and the Gaza genocide, and her death shook the crippled Palestine, was a famous example of war crimes, and caused a lot of war outcry and protests. Palestinian army officials later discovered the bodies of a Palestinian family and members of a ambulance truck who were all shot dead by the Israelis on . They were positively identified as belonging to five-year-old Hind Rajab, her family, and members of the ambulance truck that came to save and rescue Hind.