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The Namibian dollar (currency code: NAD; symbol: $ or N$) is the official currency of Namibia. The currency is abbreviated as N$, to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies such as the United States Dollar (USD) and the Australian dollar (AUD). The Namibian dollar is issued and regulated by the Bank of Namibia, which is the country's central bank. History. The Namibian dollar was introduced on August 15, 1993. It replaced the South African rand (ZAR) at par. Namibia, a former German colony, was administered by South Africa under a League of Nations mandate after World War I until it gained independence in 1990. Following independence, Namibia established its own central bank, the Bank of Namibia, and began issuing its own currency. The decision to adopt a separate currency was driven by Namibia's desire to have greater control over its monetary policy and currency. The Namibian dollar is pegged to the South African rand at a 1:1 exchange rate. This arrangement provides stability to Namibia's economy, as South Africa is its largest trading partner, and the rand is widely accepted and used in Namibia alongside the Namibian dollar. Coins and banknotes. The Namibian dollar is issued in both coin and banknote form. Coins are issued in denominations of 5, 10, 50 cents, and 1, 5 dollars, while banknotes are issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 dollars. The design of Namibian banknotes and coins often features images of Namibia's natural landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage. The 10-dollar banknote has images of wildlife such as the oryx, while the 200-dollar banknote has scenes of Namibia's desert landscapes. Economy and usage. The Namibian dollar is primarily used as a medium of exchange within Namibia for everyday transactions, including purchases of goods and services. It is also used for international trade and investment within the Southern African Development Community region, where the South African rand is widely accepted. The stability of the Namibian dollar
Secret Invasion is an American television miniseries created by Kyle Bradstreet for the streaming service Disney+. It is based on the Marvel Comics storyline of the same name and is the ninth television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, sharing continuity with the movies of the franchise. The series started on June 21, 2023 and ended on July 26, 2023, after six episodes. It is the first series of of the MCU.
Madame Web is a 2024 American superhero movie based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, produced by Columbia Pictures and Di Bonaventura Pictures in association with Marvel and TSG Entertainment. Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, it is the fourth movie in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU). Directed by S. J. Clarkson from a screenplay Clarkson, Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, it stars Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O'Connor, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts, and Adam Scott. The movie was released on February 14, 2024. It got negative reviews from critics and audiences.
Evelyn Baring was also known as Lord Cromer. He was the British High Commissioner who served in Egypt from 1883-1907. He was in charge of extending British influence in the Middle Eastern area and making the British position in the Suez Canal zone stronger. Lord Cromer opposed any type of Egyptian nationalism.
A Dangerous Woman is a 1993 romantic drama movie. It was partly based on the same-named novel by Mary McGarry Morris. It was released three weeks before Christmas in 1993. The plot. Martha Horgan (played by Debra Winger) is a cognitively troubled woman trying to have a normal life. While working at a local dry cleaner, she is accused of stealing money from the cash register. Martha is then fired. But she believes and thinks that the thefts were done by the boyfriend of her colleague Birdie. The boyfriend's name is Getso. Martha is later depressed and returns to the house of her Aunt Frances (played by Barbara Hershey). She discovers a handyman named Mackey (played by Gabriel Byrne) is hired to repair the home's porch. Aunt Frances plans an event for a local politician. The politician's wife was angry following her husband's affair with Frances. So she drove right into the porch and damaged it on purpose. Mackey is nice with Martha. He defends her against Getso because Getso is insulting and bullying her. Mackey smashes the windshield of Getso's van. But then one night Mackey returns home while drunk to Martha's home, lets himself in and has sex with her while she's on her sofa. Mackey later has sex with Aunt Frances (who happens being also drunk that night). Reception. Janet Maslin of "The New York Times" liked the movie and some of the direction of the cast. However, she thought "A Dangerous Woman" was more like melodrama than normal drama. Rotten Tomatoes rated the movie only 47% with fifteen reviews. For her performance, Winger was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. She won the Best Actress Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
The following is the list of all the heads of state of Costa Rica. The current Constitution establishes that the President of Costa Rica is both head of state and head of government, and the current officeholder is Rodrigo Chaves Robles of the Social Democratic Progress Party. First independent governments (1821–1824). On October 11, 1821, the province of Costa Rica proclaimed its absolute independence from Spain. On the 29th of that month, the city of Cartago, head of the Partido de Costa Rican, also signed an act declaring the absolute independence of the Spanish Government. During this period the main divisions occurred between two sides; the imperialist who sought to annex Costa Rica to the First Mexican Empire and the Republican who sought full independence from Costa Rica. The monarchicals or monarchists also advocated the recognition of Agustín de Iturbide as emperor.
Catherine Noble (born 23 February 1966) is a French taekwondoiste.  She participated in the taekwondo demonstration sport tournament at the 1992 Summer Olympics in the under 51 kg category; she won the bronze medal  . She won a gold medal at the 1989 German Open. She trains with Breuillet club.
Clock towers are a type of building which have a big clock and have one or more clock faces on the upper walls. Many clock towers are built alone but they can also be with or be located on top of another building. Some other buildings also have clock faces on their outer walls but these buildings are used for other purposes. Clock towers are common in many parts of the world with some being very well known. One example is the Elizabeth Tower in London (usually called "Big Ben", but this name only belongs to the bell inside the tower).
Lothair I (Dutch and Medieval Latin: "Lotharius"; German: "Lothar"; French: "Lothaire"; Italian: "Lotario"; 795 – 29 September 855) was the ruler of the Carolingian Empire from July 817 until his death in 29 September 855.
Peter Friedrich Wilhelm, Duke of Oldenburg (born 3 January 1754 at Eutin Castle in Eutin, died 2 July 1823 at Schloss Plön in Plön) was a Duke of Oldenburg. He succeeded his father, Friedrich August I, Duke of Oldenburg as the Duke of Oldenburg in 1785. Wilhelm's mother was Princess Ulrike Friederike Wilhelmine of Hesse-Kassel.
The spiny Indonesian tree frog ("Nyctixalus spinosus") is a frog. It lives in the Philippines. People have seen it between 300 and 1430 meters above sea level. The adult frog is 30 to 37 mm long from nose to rear end. It is red-brown in color with small white bumps on it and yellow and orange spots. There is some webbed skin on the feet. It has disks on its toes for climbing. The disks on the front feet are larger than the disks on the back feet. The frog's belly and sides are orange-yellow in color. This frog lives in forests and in places near forests that humans have changed. The frog lives on the ground in the dead leaves on the ground. The female frog lays eggs in bits of water high up in the trees. The water is in holes in the trees. Scientists believe this frog is not in danger of dying out because it lives in such a large place, but they believe people cutting down its forests may harm it. People cut down the forests to make small farms, large palm oil farms, and to collect wood to make charcoal.
Nasutixalus is a group of frogs in the family Rhacophoridae. These frogs live in northeastern India, southeastern Tibet, and western Yunnan (China); they might also live in Nepal and Myanmar. People call them ridged-nose treefrogs in English. Etymology. The name "Nasutixalus" is from the Latin words "nasutus", for "large-nosed," and "ixalus", which is a word for tree frogs. Taxonomy. Scientists made the genus group "Nasutixalus" in 2016 because of the species "Nasutixalus medogensis". The species was described based on just one individual frog. Scientists did DNA studies and found that this one frog was in the family Rhacophoridae but not in any of the genuses that were already known. Sathyabhama Das Biju and team made a new genus for just one species, "Frankixalus", for "Polypedates jerdonii"; named for from the Free University of Brussels. But because the other scientists published their paper two days before Das Biju's team, all the other scientists decided to use "Nasutixalus". So "Frankixalus" is a synonym. A one frog that scientists called "Theloderma moloch" at first was genetically distinct from other "Theloderma" and made the genus paraphyletic. Scientists studied "Theloderma moloch" more and caught more frogs. They found those frogs were more closely related to "Nasutixalus jerdonii" than to any other frogs in "Theloderma" so they renamed it "Nasutixalus medogensis". Species. There are three species: Description. "Nasutixalus" are good at hiding and hard to see, medium-sized frogs: adult males are long from nose to rear end and adult females are long. There is some webbed skin on the front feet and more on the back feet. Habitat and reproduction. "Nasutixalus" live in trees in evergreen forests on mountains. Male "Nasutixalus jerd
"Mixed Up World" is a 2003 song by Sophie Ellis-Bextor. It is the leading single from her second studio album "Shoot from the Hip". It went to number 7 in the United Kingdom, number 11 in Scotland, number 32 in Australia, number 76 in the Netherlands, number 26 in Ireland, number 3 in Denmark and number 69 in Germany. Track listings. UK CD single UK cassette single European CD single European 12-inch single A1. "Mixed Up World" (Groove Collision vocal mix) B1. "Mixed Up World" (Groove Collision instrumental mix) B2. "Mixed Up World" (radio edit) Australian CD single
The Coffin of Andy and Leyley is an adventure video game. It was published by Kit9 Studio and was developed by Nemlei. The game is released in chapters, with the first chapter being released as a chapter on Itch.io on March 25, 2023. The game then was released for Windows. The second chapter was released as early access on October 13, 2023. Chapter 3A (Decay) was released on April 1, 2025. The release date for the fourth chapter, as well the third chapter's alternate branch (Burial) is unknown at this time. Additionally, the Burial branch has not began development. The game is about a brother and sister named Andrew and Ashley Graves. They are both on the run after committing crimes and are trying to survive in a terrifying world. There are different paths the story goes down depending on what the player does. Reception. The game was criticised for a path in the story where Andrew and Ashley both have an incestuous (sexual activity) relationship and another where the two murder and eat their parents. However, the game was liked by game critics. Critics said that they liked how the creators wrote the toxic sibling relationship well. They also praised the way that topics like incest and cannibalism were handled.
The Political Compass is a website from Great Britain, that asks people questions to figure out if they’re Left-Authoritarian, Right-Authoritarian, Left-Libertarian or Right-Libertarian. Definitions. The Political Compass uses Left to mean supporting Socialism and Right to mean supporting Capitalism. It uses Authoritarian to mean Statist. It uses Libertarian to mean Liberal. Controversy. The Political Compass has been criticized by a lot of political commentators. Ben Shapiro, Destiny and Steven Crowder have all said that it’s a bad test.
"For other uses, see Pachycormus. For the extinct pachycormiform, see Pachycormus (fish)." Pachycormus discolor is a species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is commonly called the Baja elephant tree. It is endemic to the Baja California peninsula. This sarcocaulescent plant has three varieties. Description. The Baja elephant tree has a gnarled growth habit that can make bizarre or strange forms. The leaves are dark green and drought deciduous, yellowing first before they drop. Taxonomy. Etymology. The genus name "Pachycormus" comes from the Greek "pachy" for "thick" and "kormos" for "trunk", referencing the plant's thick caudiciform trunk.
John Thomas Salley (born May 16, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player. He was the first player in NBA history to win championships with three franchises (since joined by Robert Horry, and LeBron James), as well as the first player in the NBA to win a championship in three different decades (since joined by Tim Duncan).
Edward Bazzaza (born April 16, 1960), known by his ring name Damien Kane, is an American retired professional wrestler and manager. He is best known for his appearances with the Philadelphia-based Extreme Championship Wrestling promotion in the mid-1990s.
The following is a list of notable deaths in May 2000. Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:
The Congress Dances () is a 1955 Austrian historical romantic musical comedy movie directed by Franz Antel and is a remake of the 1930 movie "The Congress Dances". It stars Johanna Matz, Rudolf Prack, Hannelore Bollmann, Marte Harell, Jester Naefe, Gunther Philipp, Karl Schönböck and Oskar Sima.
Pseudoasthenocormus is an extinct genus of prehistoric bony fish from the family Pachycormidae in the order Pachycormiformes with one species, P. retrodorsalis. Fossils were found in Germany. It lived during the Upper Jurassic (Kimmeridgian–Tithonian). The name comes from "Asthenocormus", and the epithet is after the Greek for rear fin. "Pseudoasthenocormus" resembled an ichthyodectiform in appearance, but it was not related to them. It was also large in size. It had a robust and compact body that was more slender than "Asthenocormus". The dorsal fin is set far back. It is much shorter than the latter. The first fossils of this animal, found in the Solnhofen deposit, were described in 1914 by Eastman, who made the species another species of "Asthenocormus". Only in 1999 did Lambers redescribe the species. That taxon was then attributed to the new genus "Pseudoasthenocormus".
Sauropsis is an extinct genus of pachycormiform. It is a rather long-lived fish, having survived for more than 30 million years. It had a tapered body and two long pectoral fins. Compared to others, such as "Pachycormus", this animal possessed a more elongated skull, a more rigid axial skeleton and narrower, more pointed fins; the tail was deeply forked. Species. The genus has 4 species:
Shriram Pistons and Rings Limited (SPR) is a company that manufactures and sells engine components, including valves, pistons, and , primarily serving the automotive sector. History and Growth. The company, with a history spanning over 50 years, was founded by Dr. Charat Ram, a former president of the industry chamber (1973-1974). Presently, Mr. Krishnakumar Srinivasan holds the position of Managing Director and CEO. SPR offers services such as design, development, validation, and manufacturing for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in India. The company operates from its Tech Centre and headquarters in New Delhi. Originally incorporated as Shama Pistons and Rings Ltd. in 1963, the company underwent a management change in 1972 under Dr. Charat Ram's leadership and was re-named Shriram Pistons &amp; Rings Ltd. Over the years, SPR established technical collaborations with international entities such as KS KolBenschmidt GmbH, Germany, Riken Corporation, Japan, Honda Foundry Co. Ltd., Japan, and FUJI OOZX INC., Japan. Production Milestones. SPR achieved significant production milestones, increasing its monthly production to 2 million rings in December 2000 and 1 million engine valves in September 2005. The company received the TPM Excellence Award in 2004 and the TPM Special Award in 2007 from JIPM. Legacy. With a legacy spanning over five decades, SPR has played a vital role in the Indian automotive industry, supplying components for various vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and . Awards and Recognition. SPR has received several awards and accolades in the automotive industry, including the Daimler India Commercial Vehicles award for Total Quality Management and the TPM Excellence Award.
Protosphyraena is an extinct genus of prehistoric marine pachycormiform that lived during the Upper Cretaceous (Coniacian-Maastrichtian). Although fossil remains have been found in both Europe and Asia, it is probably best known from the Smoky Hill Chalk of the Niobrara Formation of Kansas. It was built for speed, either steady cruising or sudden bursts after prey. "Protosphyraena" shared the Cretaceous oceans with aquatic reptiles, such as mosasaurs and plesiosaurs, as well as with other prehistoric predatory fish. The name "Protosphyraena" is a combination of the Greek word "protos" ("early") plus "Sphyraena", as paleontologists thought it was an ancient barracuda. "Protosphyraena" is not related to the swordfish, but belongs to the extinct family Pachycormidae.
Vidisha is a city in central Madhya Pradesh, India. Vidisha is known for its cultural significance and ancient heritage. Situated approximately 62.5 kilometers northeast of Bhopal, it holds importance due to its proximity to several ancient monuments and archaeological sites, such as the Udayagiri Caves, which date back to the Gupta period. Vidisha has been a prominent trade and cultural center since ancient times and continues to attract tourists and history enthusiasts. The nearby Buddhist stupas of Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, further enhance the city's historical prominence. History. The name "Vidisha" is believed to have been derived from the ancient city of "Besnagar" or "Vedisā", which was an important trade and cultural center during ancient times. The word "Vedisā" is mentioned in ancient Indian texts and inscriptions, and it is thought to have referred to the region located at the confluence of the Betwa and Bes rivers. It is also closely associated with the rise of Buddhism and Jainism, making it a key historical and cultural hub in ancient India.
According to Buddhist texts, the cremated remains of the disciples were then enshrined in stupas at notable monasteries of the time, with Sariputta's remains being enshrined at Jetavana monastery and Moggallana's remains being enshrined at Veḷuvana monastery.
The Halifax Academy is a secondary school located in Halifax, West Yorkshire. It is currently ran by headteacher Mr Perry. The Students are primarily from a South-Asian Background.
Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar (; 14 March 1742 – 17 June 1797), also known by his regnal name of Agha Mohammad Shah (), played a significant role in Iranian history as the founder of the Qajar dynasty. He ruled as Shah from 1789 to 1797, leading Iran through a period marked by both centralized power and military conquests. Originally part of the "Quwanlu" branch of the  Qajar tribe, Agha Mohammad Khan became the king of Iran in 1789. However, his official coronation didn't take place until March 1796. His rise to power involved the deposition of "Lotf Ali Khan" from the Zand dynasty in 1794. Notably, Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar endured a challenging personal journey, having been castrated as a young adult when captured by Adel Shah Afshar. This left him childless, and he adopted the regnal name Agha Mohammad Shah upon ascending the throne. Agha Mohammad Khan's reign is marked by significant achievements and actions. One of his notable accomplishments was the reunification of a centralized Iran, bringing about a sense of unity. He also played a crucial role in moving the capital to Tehran, a decision that still impacts the country today. Despite his achievements, Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar is remembered for his ruthless behavior during military campaigns, particularly in Georgia and Kerman. His cruelty and rapacious actions earned him a reputation that, while negative, also highlights his effectiveness as a military and political leader. However, historical perspectives on Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar are not one-sided. Many view him as a pragmatic, calculating, and shrewd leader who made strategic decisions for the benefit of Iran. His reign, though relatively short-lived, left a lasting impact on the country's political landscape. Tragically, Agha Mohammad Khan's life was cut short when he was assassinated on 17 June 1797. Following his death, his nephew, Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, succeeded him as the ruler of Iran. Legacy. In summary, Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar's legacy is complex, marked by achievements in unifying Iran and establishing Tehran as the capital, as well as criticisms for his ruthless actions during military campaigns. His reign, though relatively brief, laid the foundation for the Qajar dynasty, leaving an indelible mark on Iranian history.
Christophe Cuvillier (born 5 December 1962) is the former chairman and former CEO of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. During his career he worked for Lancôme, L'Oréal and the Fnac. He graduated from HEC Paris in 1984.
The Workers Party of Britain (WPB) is a political party in the United Kingdom, formed in December 2019 and led by George Galloway. History. The Workers Party of Britain was started after the Labour Party's lost the 2019 United Kingdom general election and the resignation of Jeremy Corbyn as Leader of the Labour Party. It was formed with a commitment to "defend the achievements of the people of Great Britain."  In March 2021, the party stood its first candidate for elected office, Paul Burrows, in the by-election for Helensburgh and Lomond South ward on Argyll and Bute Council. Burrows came last out of six, gaining 22 votes (0.9%). In the 2021 United Kingdom local elections, the party stood more than 40 candidates for local elections in England. In July 2023, former Labour MP Chris Williamson joined.
Christopher Williamson (born 16 September 1956) is a British politician. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Derby North from 2010 to 2015 and again from 2017 to 2019. He was Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government from October 2010 to October 2013. Williamson was a local councillor in Derby, representing the Normanton ward from 1991 until 2011. He was twice leader of Derby City Council. In February 2019, Williamson was suspended from the Labour Party for his comments about how the party's responded to criticism over its handling of allegations of antisemitism within the party. After an investigation, Williamson was reinstated in June 2019 with a formal warning. He was suspended again two days later when the party decided to review the disciplinary decision. In October 2019, Williamson won a High Court challenge to the legality of the review of the decision but similar charges had been made on 3 September 2019, involving a further suspension; the High Court ruled the Labour Party's disciplinary procedure with regard to these charges should run its course. Labour's National Executive Committee blocked Williamson from standing as a Labour candidate in the 2019 general election. He resigned from the Labour Party and stood as an Independent, losing the seat and his deposit. In July 2023, he joined the Workers Party of Britain. He was elected one of their deputy leaders in December 2023.