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Alain de Benoist (born 11 December 1943), also known as Fabrice Laroche, Robert de Herte, and David Barney, is a French political thinker and journalist. He helped start the "Nouvelle Droite" (France's New Right) and leads the ethnic national group GRECE. De Benoist, influenced by German Conservative Revolution thinkers, rejects Christianity, the Declaration of the Rights of Man, neoliberalism, representative democracy, and equality. He believes these ideas are represented by the United States. He developed the idea of ethnopluralism, which focuses on protecting and respecting different ethnic and cultural areas. His work has played a role in the alt-right movement in the U.S., and he gave a talk on identity at a National Policy Institute event organized by Richard B. Spencer; however, he has moved away from the movement.
Groot is a fictional character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), voiced by Vin Diesel and portrayed in various forms and capacities via motion capture by Diesel, Krystian Godlewski, Sean Gunn, James Gunn and Terry Notary. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, he is a member of the alien species known as Flora colossi and is known for his tree-like appearance and ability to regenerate. Groot is primarily associated with the Guardians of the Galaxy, where he serves as one of the team's key members, alongside characters like Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, and Rocket Raccoon. Fictional character biography. Groot resembles a humanoid tree. His body is made of wood, and he has the ability to grow and change shape, as well as regenerate from damage. Groot is known for his limited vocabulary; he primarily says "I am Groot." However, his tone and context convey different meanings, and Rocket Raccoon can understand him perfectly. Powers and abilities. Groot has various abilities, including superhuman strength, the power to regenerate, and the ability to manipulate plants. He can also extend his limbs and create barriers or shields from his body. Reception. Groot has become a beloved character within the MCU, known for his quirky personality, emotional moments, and strong bond with Rocket Raccoon. His character embodies themes of friendship, sacrifice, and resilience, making him a fan favorite.
Giulio Cesare Andrea 'Julius' Evola (Italian: [ˈɛːvola]; 19 May 1898 – 11 June 1974) was an Italian far-right thinker. Evola saw his beliefs as traditional, upper-class, warlike, and imperial. He was a strange thinker in Fascist Italy and had connections to Nazi Germany. After the war, he guided the Italian neo-fascist and militant Right. Early life. Giulio Cesare Andrea Evola was born in Rome on 19 May 1898. His family were strong Roman Catholic aristocrats, and he is sometimes called a baron. Evola didn’t talk much about his early life, and he hid some details of his personal life. He chose the name "Julius" to connect himself to ancient Rome. Evola rebelled against his Catholic background. He studied engineering at the Istituto Tecnico Leonardo da Vinci in Rome, but he did not finish his studies. He later said that he did not want to be known for academic titles like “doctor” or “engineer.” As a teenager, he became interested in painting, which he thought was one of his natural talents. He also enjoyed reading, especially the works of Oscar Wilde and Gabriele d'Annunzio. He was introduced to philosophers such as Friedrich Nietzsche and Otto Weininger. Other early influences on his thinking included Carlo Michelstaedter and Max Stirner. Evola was drawn to the avant-garde, and for a short time, he joined Filippo Tommaso Marinetti's Futurist movement during his time at university. However, in 1916, he broke with Marinetti because he disagreed with Marinetti's extreme nationalism and support for industry. During World War I, Evola served as an artillery officer on the Asiago plateau. Even though he was not sure that Italy was fighting on the right side, as he admired Germany for its discipline, he volunteered in 1917 and saw some frontline service in 1918. After the war, he became a painter in the Dadaist movement in Italy. He called his paintings "inner landscapes" and wrote poetry in
Fateh Singh Ahluvalia (also spelled as Ahluwalia) (b. 1784 – d. 1837) was the ruler of the Kapurthala State between 10 July 1801 – 20 October 1837. Early life. Fateh Singh, born in 1784, took over as leader of the Misl in 1801 after his father Bhag Singh Ahluwalia was killed at Phagwara. Seeking justice, Fatah Singh seized Phagwara and Banga from Chaudhri Chuhar Mal. Known for his peaceful nature, he focused on maintaining his own territories. Around this time, Ranjit Singh emerged as the most powerful Sikh sardar in Punjab, with ambitions to eliminate smaller sardars and consolidate power. Ranjit Singh set his sights on Fateh Singh Ahluwalia and sought to form an alliance. Chaudhri Qadir Bakhsh, a trusted advisor, encouraged Fateh Singh to form a friendship with Ranjit Singh, who had demonstrated his friendship with Muslims through words and actions. In 1801, the two young leaders, Ranjit Singh and Fateh Singh, exchanged turbans, symbolizing their brotherhood, and took an oath to preserve their bond. This marked the beginning of their strategic partnership. Fateh Singh would go on to support Ranjit Singh in various Campaigns, including Kasur, Malwa, Kangra, and Multan, solidifying their alliance. Military campaigns. Fateh Singh accompanied Ranjit Singh on his first expedition to the Cis-Satluj region in 1806. The following year, Fateh Singh once again stood by Ranjit Singh's side during the second expedition. This time, Fateh Singh requested Ranjit Singh's assistance in reclaiming his territory of Naraingarh, which was under the control of Kanwar Kishan Singh of Nahan. Dewan Mokham Chand laid siege to the fort of Naraingarh, but Kanwar Kishan Singh put up a fierce resistance. Ranjit Singh personally oversaw the siege, demonstrating his commitment to Fateh Singh's cause. Unfortunately
Bhag Singh Ahluwalia (1747-1801) was a prominent Sikh leader and the successor of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia. Early life. Jassa Singh Ahluwalia had a son born in 1747, but unfortunately, the child passed away. He had two daughters, one of whom was married to Mohar Singh from Fatahabad, and the other to Murar Singh from Sultanwind. Since Jassa Singh Ahluwalia did not have a brother, his second cousin Bhag Singh, who was the son of Ladha Singh and born in 1747, succeeded him. Military campaign. In 1785, a fierce battle erupted in Amritsar between the Bhangis and Mahan Singh Sukerchakia. Mahan Singh found himself trapped with no way out, but Bhag Singh, in a show of goodwill, allowed Mahan Singh to escape through his Katra. Despite being pursued by the Bhangis, Bhag Singh sent his forces to chase them down, ultimately ensuring Mahan Singh's safety. That same year, Bhag Singh demonstrated his magnanimity by assisting Jassa Singh Ramgarhia, helping him recover his lost territories. In 1789, Bhag Singh allied with the Kanhaiyas to take Batala from the Ramgarhias. During this conflict, Man Chand, the younger brother of Raja Samar Chand Katoch of Kangra, came to assist Jassa Singh, but Bhag Singh intercepted him, forcing him to flee. In 1792, during a pilgrimage to Jawalamukhi, Bhag Singh met Raja Sansar Chand Katoch. The two leaders exchanged turbans as a gesture of friendship, and their sons, Fatah Singh Ahluwalia and Anurodh Chand, also followed suit to strengthen the bond between the families. After Jai Singh Kanhiya's death in 1793, his widow, Sada Kaur, took control of the Kanhiya misl. Seeking revenge for her husband's death, she allied with her son-in-law, Ranjit Singh, and Bhag Singh Ahluwalia. Together,
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (), commonly abbreviated as HSBC and formerly known as HongkongBank (; styled "Wayfoong" by the bank), is the Hong Kong–based Asia-Pacific subsidiary of the HSBC banking group, for which it was the parent entity until 1991. The largest bank in Hong Kong, HSBC operates branches and offices throughout the Indo-Pacific region and in other countries around the world. It is also one of the three commercial banks licensed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to issue banknotes for the Hong Kong dollar. Hong Kong banking. Under the HSBC brand, the bank maintains a network of around 220 branches throughout Hong Kong, from which it offers a wide range of financial products and services. For some time in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the bank was known by the name HongkongBank in its native city, although it now trades as HSBC. During that period, it also adopted the idiosyncratic practice of calling its ATMs "Electronic Teller Card (ETC)" machines. Headquarters. The HSBC Hong Kong headquarters building is located in No 1 Queen's Road Central in the Central district on Hong Kong Island. It was also home to HSBC Holdings's headquarters until the latter firm's move to London to meet the requirements of the UK regulatory authorities after the acquisition of the Midland Bank in 1992. It was designed by British architect Norman, Lord Foster, and was the most expensive building in the world based on usable floor area at the time it was built. Hong Kong dollar bank notes. HSBC is one of the three commercial banks which are authorised to issue banknotes for Hong Kong - the other two being the Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong). Of the total notes in circulation measured by value, HSBC is the most prolific issuer, its notes representing 67.7% of those in issue. Hong Kong is unusual in that it is one of the few countries or territories where commercial banks are still permitted to issue their own banknotes. Closure of bank accounts. In June 2023, it was reported that HSBC had closed the bank accounts of the pro-democracy League of Social Democrats (LSD), and had refused to give reasons for its decision.
Sir Thomas Sutherland, ( 16 August 1834 – 1 January 1922) was a Scottish banker and politician, initially elected to represent the Liberal Party and then as a Liberal Unionist Party. He founded The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation which was the founding member of HSBC Group and directed the P&amp;O Company. Career. Sutherland got his start clerking in the London office of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&amp;O). Soon after, P&amp;O promoted Sutherland to superintendent, assigning him to British Hong Kong to manage the firm's Asian operation.  In 1863 he became the first chairman of the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock. In order to help finance the burgeoning trade between China and Europe, and explore the potential for China—United States trade, Sutherland established The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in 1865 and became its first vice-chairman. He was appointed member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong from 1865 to 1866. In 1872 he was appointed Managing Director of P&amp;O. In November 1884, Sutherland was elected at a by-election as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Greenock. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1885, but when the Liberals split over Irish Home Rule he joined the breakaway Liberal Unionist Party. He was re-elected as a Liberal Unionist in 1886, but lost the seat at the 1892 general election. However, he was reinstated when his opponent was unseated on petition, and held the seat until he stood down at the 1900 general election.
Laura Helen Samuel (4 January 1976 – 21 November 2024) was a British violinist. She was member and co-founder of Belcea Quartet and leader of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Biography. Samuel studied at the Royal College of Music in the 1990s together with Corina Belcea. They played just for fun together in a string quartet. As they were succesfful, the four quartet members were exempted from orchestra lessons and they founded the Belcea Quartet, with Laura Samuel as second violinist. Samuel played in the Belcea Quartet from 1994 to 2010. They won many prizes and gave concerts in the United States, Asia and Europe. In 2010 Samuel wanted to focus on her orchestral career. After an audition, she was accepted as concertmaster in the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Samuel became the leader of the orchestra. After a long illness, Samuel died on 21 November 2024, at the age of 48 from leiomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra dedicated a concert to her after her death.
The orbicularis oculi is a facial muscle that is responsible for closing the upper and lower eyelids.
Harald Paul van Gelder who worked under the name Harkie or Harky (5 April 1947 – 2 December 2024) was a Dutch discjockey. His career began in 1963 as a lyricist for among others Mies Bouwman. In 1967 he worked as a program maker at the offshore radio station Radio 227, where he introduced genres such as psychedelic music and soul. Radio 227 reached millions of listeners every week. Although the station only existed for a short time, "Harkie" scored very high in various popularity polls at the end of 1967. He was voted for instance number 3 DJ in Belgium and number 5 DJ in the Netherlands by the readers of "". He became later known for the VARA night program "Geen tijd", which was broadcast between 1989 and 2014. Van Gelder studied Dutch language and literature at the University of Amsterdam. His biological father came from Mobile, Alabama.  Harald Paul van Gelder died in on 2 December 2024, at the age of 77.
Israel Vázquez Castañeda (December 25, 1977 – December 2, 2024) was a Mexican professional boxer who competed from 1995 to 2010. He was a three-time super bantamweight world champion. He won the IBF title from 2004 to 2005; and the WBC, "The Ring" titles twice from 2005 to 2008. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico. Vázquez was diagnosed with stage-4 sarcoma in November 2024. He died from the disease on December 2, 2024 at the age of 46.
Neale Andrew Fraser, (3 October 1933 – 2 December 2024) was an Australian tennis player. Fraser was the most recent man to have completed the triple crown. He won the US Open in 1959 to 1960 and the Wimbledon Championships in 1960. After his playing career ended, he was non-playing captain of Australia's Davis Cup team for 24 years. Fraser was born in Melbourne, Australia. Fraser died on 2 December 2024 at the age of 91.
Phagwara is a city and municipal corporation in the Kapurthala district of Punjab, India. It is located 40 kilometers from Kapurthala, the district headquarter, away from Chandigarh, away from Jalandhar and from New Delhi. The city is famous for sugar, glucose, starch, fine fabric textiles, and auto parts manufacturing for engines in Punjab. This place is also known for the Shri Hanuman Garhi Temple, which has statues of the Hindu God, Hanuman. Demographics. As per provisional data of the 2011 census, the Phagwara urban agglomeration had a population of 117,954, with 62,171 males and 55,783 females. The literacy rate was 87.43 per cent. The city of Phagwara had a population of 97,864, with 51,386 males and 46,478 females. Phagwara has an average literacy rate of 86%, higher than the regional average of 75%; male literacy is 89% and female literacy is 83%. In Phagwara, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. The table below shows the population of different religious groups in Phagwara city, as of the 2011 census.
Kapurthala district is a district of Punjab state in northern India. The city of Kapurthala is the district headquarters. Kapurthala District is one of the smallest districts of Punjab in terms of both area and population, with 815,168 people by the 2011 census. The district is divided into two noncontiguous parts, the main Kapurthala-Sultanpur Lodhi portion and the Phagwara tehsil or block. The Kapurthala-Sultanpur Lodhi part lies between north latitude 31° 07' and 31° 22' and east longitude 75° 36'. In the north it is bound by Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, and Amritsar districts, in the west by the Beas River and Amritsar district, and in south by the Sutlej River, Jalandhar district, and Hoshiaripur district. Phagwara tehsil lies between north latitude 31° 22' and east longitude 75° 40' and 75° 55'. Phagwara lies on the National Highway No 1, and the tehsil is much more industrially developed than the remainder of Kapurthala District. Phagwara is situated at a distance of southeast of Jalandhar, and the tehsil is bounded on two sides by Jalandhar District whereas north by Hoshiarpur district and east by S B S Nagar District. The district has three subdivisions/tehsils: Kapurthala, Phagwara, and Sultanpur Lodhi. The total area of the district is of which is in Kapurthala tehsil, is in Phagwara tehsil and is in Sultanpur Lodhi tehsil. The economy of the district is still predominantly agricultural Demographics. According to the 2011 census Kapurthala district has a population of 815,168, roughly equal to the nation of Comoros or the US state of South Dakota. This gives it a ranking of 481st in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population
Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen (24 May 1899 – 4 July 1938) was a French tennis player. She was the first world No. 1 from 1921 to 1926, winning eight Grand Slam titles in singles and twenty-one in total. She was also a four-time World Hard Court Champion in singles, and ten times in total. Lenglen won six Wimbledon singles titles, including five in a row from 1919 to 1923, and was the champion in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles at the first two open French Championships in 1925 and 1926.  Lenglen died on 4 July 1938 in Paris, France from problems caused by anemia and leukemia, aged 39.
There are direct links between Hinduism and Zoroastrianism. Many analysts of Hinduism claim that Hinduism embraces elements of all contemporary religions, Hence scriptures of Hinduism such as Vedas and Puranas, along with Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, have incorporated and adopted significantly elements from the Avesta of Greek religion and Zoroastrianism: Asura from Ahura, Deva from Daeva, Hindu monotheism from Ahura Mazda, Varuna, Vishnu and Garuda from Agni, the heavenly juice from the drink called Soma-Haoma, the contemporary Indian and Persian war of Devasuras from Arya, Arya from Mithra, Mitra from Mithra, Dyaushpita and Jupiter from Jupiter, Yagya to Yagya, Narasanga to Narasangasa, Indra, Gandharva to Gandharva, Vajra, Vayu, Mantra, Yama, Ahuti, Hamta to Sumati etc. Cognate terms. The following is a list of cognate terms that may be gleaned from comparative linguistic analysis of the Rigveda and Avesta. Both collections are from the period after the proposed date of separation (c. 2nd millennium BC) of the Proto-Indo-Iranians into their respective Indic and Iranian branches.
John Donald Budge (June 13, 1915 – January 26, 2000) was an American tennis player. He was known as the first tennis player to win all four Grand Slam events. Budge is thought to have been one of the best backhands in the history of tennis. In December 1999, Budge was injured in a car crash and he never fully recovered. He died on January 26, 2000, at a nursing home in Scranton, Pennsylvania, aged 84.
Charles Kushner (born May 16, 1954) is an American real estate developer, politician and former lawyer. He founded Kushner Companies in 1985. His son Jared Kushner is the husband of Ivanka Trump and son-in-law of Donald Trump. In 2005, he was found guilty of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering after hiring a prostitute to seduce his brother-in-law, recorded a sex tape between the two, and sending the tape to his sister. He was sentenced to two years in jail. He later received a pardon by his son's father-in-law, President Donald Trump, on December 23, 2020.  In November 2024, President-elect Trump nominated Kushner to be the U.S. Ambassador to France for his second term.
Warren Amerine Stephens (born February 18, 1957) is an American businessman and politician. He is the chairman, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Stephens Inc., an investment bank.  In December 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Stephens to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
On 27 November 2024, a coalition of Syrian opposition groups called the Military Operations Command led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied Turkish-backed groups in the Syrian National Army (SNA) launched an offensive against the pro-government Syrian Arab Army (SAA) forces in Idlib, Aleppo and Hama Governorates in Syria. It is codenamed Deterrence of Aggression by HTS and stated as being launched in retaliation for the increased SAA firing of civilians in the Western Aleppo countryside.  On 29 November 2024, HTS and the Syrian Democratic Forces entered Aleppo and captured most of the city, during the collapse of pro-government forces. On 4 December 2024, fierce clashes erupted in Hama province as the Syrian army engaged Islamist-led insurgents in a bid to halt their advance on the key city of Hama. Government forces claimed to have launched a counteroffensive with air support, pushing back rebel factions, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), around six miles from the city. However, despite reinforcements, the rebels captured the city on 5 December. The fighting led to widespread displacement, with nearly 50,000 people fleeing the area and over 600 casualties reported, including 104 civilians.  On 7 December 2024, President Bashar al-Assad fled the capital of Damascus after the city was taken.
On 29 November 2024, Syrian opposition group Tahrir al-Sham, along with allied Turkish-backed groups in the Military Operations Command, entered the Syrian Arab Army-held city of Aleppo. The battle began on the third day of a large-scale rebel offensive. It is the first time fighting has broken out in the city since the earlier battle, which began in 2012 and ended in 2016. On 30 November 2024, opposition groups captured most of the city during the collapse of pro-government forces.
The Military Operations Command formerly known as Al-Fatah al-Mubin or Great Conquest, is a joint military operations made up of Islamist and nationalist groups of the Syrian opposition taking part in the Syrian civil war. The operations room was created in June 2019 during the Syrian Army's Dawn of Idlib 1 campaign and were made up of rebel groups. The three groups making up the coalition are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the Turkish-backed National Front for Liberation, and Jaysh al-Izza.
The gluteus maximus, also called the glutes, is one of the three gluteal muscles in the hip. It is the largest muscle in the human body. Structure. The gluteus maximus is the most superficial of the gluteal muscles, making up most of the buttock area. Training. The gluteus maximus is part of several sports activities. In other animals. In humans, the glutes are larger in size than in other primates.
Didier Migaud (born 6 June 1952) is a French politician. He was the Minister of Justice from 21 September 2024 to 23 December 2024. He was president of the French Cour des comptes from 2010 to 2020, and member of the National Assembly of France from 1988 to 2010.
Bruno Daniel Marie Paul Retailleau (born 20 November 1960) is a French politician. He has been the Minister of the Interior in the government of Michel Barnier since 21 September 2024. Retailleau represented the Vendée department in the National Assembly from 1994 to 1997. He was in the Senate from 2004 to 2024.