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Willie D. Spears Jr. known as Willie Spears is an American motivational speaker, author, coach, and licensed minister. He is an award-winning teacher and has worked as a radio personality and national columnist. Through his business, The Willie Spears Experience, he speaks to schools, companies, sports teams, churches, and prison inmates.  Early Life &amp; Coaching. Willie Spears was born in Panama City, Florida. He is the great-great-grandson of Jose Massalina, who was the first black man to settle in Panama City. Willie is also the great-great-grandson of Hawk Massalina, who fought in the Civil War for both the Union and the Confederacy and lived to be 107 years old. He has written two children's books about his ancestor "Who was Hawk Massalina?" (2020) and "George and Hawk's Big Adventure" (2023).  Willie graduated from Rutherford High School and attended Gulf Coast State College and Florida State University. Willie later transferred to Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU), where he was a starting wide receiver for the Rangers football. He led the team in catches and helped them win 31 games in a row. In the 1999 NAIA National Championship, helped NWOSU win against Georgetown College, 34-26, after being down 20-0 at halftime. Willie began his first head football coaching job at Jefferson County High School in Monticello, Florida. He was recognized as Coach of the Year by several organizations, including the Florida Athletic Coaches Association and the Tallahassee Democrat. After that, he worked as the head football coach for two seasons at Suwannee High School and two seasons at Escambia High School.  During his two seasons at Escambia High School, Willie led the Gators to a record of 14 wins and 8 losses, and they won one district title. In 2014, he was fired by Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas due to his involvement in recruiting violations in Florida High School Athletics. However, Spears was later cleared of these charges. A few months after his firing, he was hired as a morning show host on Blad TV in Pens
The Cadillac CT4 is a compact Sedan made by Cadillac. It replaced the Cadillac ATS sedan and is smaller than the CT5 in Cadillac’s lineup. The CT4-V, a high-performance version, was introduced on May 30, 2019, and the regular CT4 followed in September 2019. The CT4 is built in the United States at the Lansing Grand River Assembly plant and in China at the SAIC-GM Jinqiao plant. CT4-V. The CT4-V is a sportier version of the CT4, unveiled in May 2019. It has a 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 325 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. The CT4-V offers higher performance compared to the standard CT4. CT4-V Blackwing. The CT4-V Blackwing is a more powerful version of the CT4-V, replacing the ATS-V. It is equipped with a 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 engine, producing 472 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque. The CT4-V Blackwing can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 3.9 seconds. This model is available with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic. Markets. The Cadillac CT4 is sold mainly in North America but its also sold in The Middle East South Korea and China.
An anachronism is a person or thing that is out of place in time. The term is often used in movies or television program when they show a person using something that wasn't invented yet. For example, in the movie "The Green Mile", which is set in 1935, they show an electric chair, which wasn't invented until 1940.
Ted Reiff is an investment banker, a licensed demolition contractor, and a deconstruction consultant. He is best known as the founder of a non-profit organization called The ReUse People of America (TRP).   Biography. Reiff graduated with Bachelors in Engineering and Business from Fisher College of Business at the Ohio State University in 1969. Reiff started his career as an investment banker in 1983 by working as a managing partner at Creative Business Strategies, a venture capital firm that offered its services to new technology companies. In 1993, after 10 years, Ted left the firm to start The ReUse People of America (TRP), an environmental organization in California. TRP saves and sells used building materials to reduce waste in landfills. The organization deconstructs buildings and salvages reusable materials to sell them.
The Cadillac Optiq is a battery electric compact luxury Crossover SUV produced by General Motors and marketed under the Cadillac brand. It is made in a joint venture with SAIC-GM and has been available in China since late 2023. The vehicle will be released in North America in 2024. Powertrain. The Optiq offers several electric motor options. In China, it is available with two front-wheel-drive (FWD) powertrains producing 204 hp (150 kW) and 242 hp (180 kW). The all-wheel-drive (AWD) version has two motors, producing 283 hp (211 kW) in China and 301 hp (224 kW) in North America. The vehicle is powered by an Ultium battery, available in sizes from 68.4 kWh to 85 kWh, providing a maximum range of up to 373 miles (600 km). Key Features. The Optiq is designed as a more affordable entry-level electric vehicle for Cadillac. It has a dual motor AWD system, with a 300 hp (224 kW) total output in North America. The vehicle is equipped with fast charging capabilities, allowing up to 79 miles of range to be added in just 10 minutes using a DC fast charger. It also features a 1,500 lb (680 kg) towing capacity and comes with 20-inch wheels, with an option for 21-inch wheels.
The Acura ZDX is a mid-size luxury Crossover SUV developed by Honda for its premium brand, Acura. The first-generation ZDX was introduced in 2009 as a 2010 model and was sold until 2013. It was notable for its unique design, featuring a sloping rear roofline. The second generation of the ZDX, launched in 2024, marks the brand’s first electric vehicle and is co-developed with General Motors using the Ultium platform. First Generation (2009-2013). The first-generation ZDX was designed with a coupe-like roofline and was based on the Honda Pilot and Acura MDX. It was powered by a 3.7-liter V6 engine, producing 300 hp and paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. It offered all-wheel drive and featured several luxury features, such as leather upholstery, a panoramic roof, and advanced safety systems. Despite its innovative design, the ZDX was discontinued in 2013 due to poor sales, with just over 7,000 units sold in North America. Second Generation (2024-Present). The second-generation ZDX debuted in 2023 as an electric vehicle (EV), marking a significant shift for Acura. It shares components with the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Blazer EV, including its powertrain and platform. The ZDX offers three powertrain options: a single-motor rear-wheel drive with 358 hp, an all-wheel drive with 490 hp, and the high-performance Type S variant with 500 hp. All versions are powered by a 102 kWh Ultium battery, providing an electric range of up to 313 miles. The ZDX features cutting-edge technology, including Google Built-in and the AcuraWatch 360+ system, with hands-free driving capabilities. Markets. The Acura ZDX is sold only in the North American market.
The Acura RDX is a compact luxury Crossover SUV produced by Acura, a luxury division of Honda. It was first introduced in 2006 and has since gone through three generations. First Generation (2007–2012). The first generation of the Acura RDX was launched in 2007, using a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produced 240 horsepower. The RDX was available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and featured a five-speed automatic transmission with SportShift capabilities. It was one of the few luxury compact SUVs at the time with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. In 2010, the car received a facelift adding a front-wheel drive option and the new "power plenum" grille. Second Generation (2013–2018). The second generation of the RDX debuted in 2013 with a significant upgrade to a 3.5-liter V6 engine, replacing the previous turbocharged four-cylinder. This change improved fuel efficiency, with the RDX now achieving an EPA estimate of 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel drive system was simplified compared to the previous generation. This generation also introduced more advanced technology, such as a 5-inch display, keyless entry, and the option of a Technology Package with an upgraded navigation system. In 2016, the RDX received a facelift which included updated exterior features and additional safety technologies such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. Third Generation (2019–Present). The third generation of the RDX, was launched in 2019, and ocurred the introduction of a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 272 horsepower. A 10-speed automatic transmission was added, along with the new Touchpad Interface for infotainment control. This generation also introduced a new version of the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system, which could send up to 70% of power to the rear wheels. A facelift for the 2022 model included improved sound insulation, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Markets. The Acura RDX is currently sold mainly in North America but also in Panama and Kuwait.
The Acura TLX is a mid-size luxury sedan made by Acura, the luxury car division of Honda. It was first introduced in 2014 as a replacement for both the Acura TL and Acura TSX. The TLX comes with various features and options, including different engines and drive systems. As of 2021, it is the flagship sedan for Acura after the discontinuation of the RLX. First Generation (2015–2020). The first generation of the TLX started in 2014 and was built in the United States. It was available with two engine options: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a 3.5-liter V6 engine. The 2.4-liter engine was paired with a dual-clutch transmission, while the V6 had a 9-speed automatic transmission. The TLX offered both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options. The 2017 model received a facelift with updated styling and new technology, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Second Generation (2021–Present). The second generation of the TLX was introduced in 2020 with a new design and improved features. It offers a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a more powerful 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine for the Type S version. The Type S trim has enhanced performance features, including a sportier suspension. And The 2021 TLX also includes a new infotainment system and improved safety features. Markets. Currently The Acura TLX is sold only in North America.
Cristina Bravo Castro (Talca, April 26, 1976) is a Chilean social worker and politician, member of the Christian Democratic Party (PDC). She currently serves as Regional Governor of Maule and vice president of the Association of Regional Governors (AGORECHI).1 Previously, she served as Regional Councilor for the province of Curicó (2018-2020) and Provincial Governor of this province during the second government of Michelle Bachelet. Biography. Bravo was born in Talca, she lived in this city all her life until she was 18, when she left for Curicó to study Social Work at the Nuestra Señora del Carmen campus of the Catholic University of Maule, settling in that city permanently. She has a postgraduate degree in Sexual Harassment from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and a Master's degree in State Modernization from UTEM, in Santiago. Professionally, she has worked as an official of the Fund for Solidarity and Social Investment, in the National Service for Women and Gender Equality and as regional director of the Civil Registry and Identification Service, being the youngest person to perform this role. She is from Curica by adoption, married to Osvaldo Alcázar, with whom she has two children, Florencia Alcázar Bravo and Santiago Alcázar Bravo. Her mother was a housewife and her father was a gendarmerie officer. Political career. In 2014, she was appointed Governor of the province of Curicó by President Michelle Bachelet. She remained in office until 2017, when she resigned to run for Regional Councilor for the same province, being elected with 8.04% of the valid votes cast. She resigned from her position as Regional Councilor in 2020 to run as a candidate for the newly created position of Regional Governor of Maule.2 After winning the regional primaries of the Unidad Constituyente coalition, she was proclaimed candidate for the elections to be held in 2021, elections in which she won both in the first and second rounds, defeating the populist candidate, Francisco Pulgar (Ind.).
The Governor of the Maule Region is the authority elected by popular vote through universal suffrage to exercise the government of the Maule Region, Chile, as its natural and immediate representative in said territory. He also participates in the administration of the region, as a body that integrates the Maule Regional Government. History. A constitutional reform of 20171 provided for the popular election of the executive body of the regional government, creating the position of regional governor and establishing a regional presidential delegation, headed by a regional presidential delegate, who represents the executive branch and supervises the regions together with the provincial presidential delegates. After the first regional elections in 2021, and since the elected regional governors assumed their functions, on July 14, 2021,2 the position of mayor disappeared. Powers and Competencies. Among the duties that a regional governor must perform are the following: Assuming the role of Head of Service of the Regional Government (being a judicial representative, appointing officials, etc.). He will have regulatory powers, the most relevant being to request the Central Government to transfer powers located in ministries and public services to his Regional Government. He will have the powers to plan, such as the regional development policy or the regional land use plan; another task that he will be in charge of is the regional budget. He will have to coordinate, supervise and inspect the public services that may be created in the future, and that depend on or are related to the Regional Government. See also. Maule Region
Pedro Pablo Álvarez-Salamanca Ramírez (born February 18, 1976 in Talca) is a Chilean businessman, politician and former member of the Independent Democratic Union (UDI) and governor-elect of the Maule Region Early life. He is the son of Pedro Pablo Álvarez-Salamanca Büchi, who was a deputy for the 38th district until his death (2008) and Luz María Ramírez Sepúlveda, who also served in public service, as mayor of the commune of San Clemente (2000-2004). He is single and has two brothers. He did his basic and secondary studies at the English School of Talca, where he graduated in 1994. He then entered the Faculty of Law of the Mariano Egaña University of Santiago, from where he graduated, later doing his professional practice at the Judicial Assistance Corporation of Curepto. In addition, he has dedicated himself to the agricultural company as a partner of Agrícola La Florida, in the wine sector. Political career. He began in politics as chief of staff of his father's campaigns, in the 2001 and 2005 elections. He was a member of National Renewal (RN) until 2009, when he resigned from the party as a result of the designation of Catalina Parot as a candidate for deputy for the 38th district, competing with her in the elections of the same year, in a quota of the Independent Democratic Union (UDI). Deputy for District 38, corresponding to the communes of Constitución, Curepto, Empedrado, Maule, Pelarco, Pencahue, Río Claro, San Clemente and San Rafael. In this period (2010-2014) he was a member of the permanent commission of Interior Government, Natural Resources and Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development. Re-elected for District 38 in the 2013 parliamentary elections, he was a member of the standing committees of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, Water Resources and Desertification and Fisheries, Aquaculture and Maritime Interests. After the reform of the binomial system
Marguerite Patouillet (13 June 1899 — 8 May 1950) was a French track and field athlete. She was specialized in the high jump and long jump but also competed in the 80 meters. She was active during the 1920s, during the early era of women's athletics. She had multiple international victories. Next to that she was four times national champion and national record holder in the high jump. Biography. Career. Patouillet represented France at international competitions between 1923 and 1926. After competing at the 1923 France–Great Britain women's athletics match (4th in high jump) and at the 1924 France–Belgium women's athletics match (4th in long jump) she won the high jump at the 1924 France–Czechoslovakia women's athletics competition and finished at this meeting second in the long jump event behind Czech Marie Mejzlíková II. She won the high jump event at the 1925 Belgium–France women's athletics match in a new national record of 1.50 meter, ahead of Belgian Elise van Truyen. At the 1926 France–Belgium women's athletics competition she won the high jump event ahead of Van Truyen. In 1926 she competed in the 80 metres and high jump at the 1926 Brussels Femina Club international women's athletics meeting and in high jump at the 1926 Paris international women's athletics meeting. At the 1924 National Athletics Championships she became national champion in the high jump and long jump. The next year at the 1925 championships she won again the national title in high jump and became also national champion in the standing long jump. She improved three times the French national record in the high jump. The first time was on 14 July 1924 with a height of 1.45 meters. The next year she improved it to 1.47 meters on 7 June 1925 and later to 1.50 meter on 2 August 1925. Her record was broken in August 1926. Personal life. Patrouillet was born in the 14th arrondissement
Jax-Ur is fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Otto Binder and George Papp, first appearing in "Adventure Comics" #289 (1961). He is an adversary of the superhero Superman. Fictional character biography. He is a Kryptonian super-criminal and an enemy to Superman. He was imprisoned in the Phantom Zone for destroying Wegthor, a populated moon of Krypton. This act of mass murder led him to be called the worst criminal in the Phantom Zone. Eventually he escaped to plot against Superman with his Phantom Zoner compatriots General Zod and Faora. Powers and abilities. Like all Kryptonians, Jax-Ur possesses incredible strength, allowing him to lift heavy objects and overpower opponents easily. He can move at superhuman speeds, making him faster than most beings. Jax-Ur is nearly indestructible and highly resistant to physical injury, able to withstand high-impact attacks without getting hurt. He can emit beams of intense heat from his eyes, capable of melting through almost anything. Jax-Ur can defy gravity and fly at incredible speeds. His senses are greatly enhanced, allowing him to see and hear with extraordinary precision. Due to his Kryptonian physiology, he ages at a much slower rate than humans. In other media. The character has been featured in various adaptations in different media over the years, including movies, television series, and video games as well. He made his live-action debut in the movie "Man of Steel" (2013), portrayed by actor Mackenzie Gray.
Villafans is a commune. It is in the Haute-Saône department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. From 1826 to 1918 coal mines were operated in the village.
The Thinker is a name used by several super-villains in the DC Comics universe. The character was created by Gardner Fox and E.E. Hibbard, first appearing in "All-Flash" #12. (1943). The original was Clifford DeVoe, a genius inventor who fought the Flash using his Thinking Cap. DeVoe was a member of the Injustice Society and the Suicide Squad. Cliff Carmichael later used the device and became an enemy to Firestorm. Desmond Connor also used the name as an enemy to Batman. Following DeVoe's death, Mister Terrific used the cap to create an artificial intelligence with his personality. This AI program gained sentience, and helps Checkmate as a hologram. In other media. The character has been adapted from the comics into various forms of media, including television series and feature films. The Clifford DeVoe incarnation of the Thinker made his live-action debut in the television series "The Flash", portrayed primarily by Neil Sandilands. In the DC Extended Universe, a variation of the unidentified Thinker called Gaius Grieves appears in "The Suicide Squad" (2021), portrayed by Peter Capaldi.
Battle of Bali Strait or also known as Banyuwangi Bali Operation Strait was an Indonesian first amphibious warfare occured in 5 April 1946 in Bali Strait.The Battle Involved Indonesian Navy and Dutch Navy the battle resulted into indonesian victory.  Background. Dutch and Allied forces was come to Indonesia in 2 March 1946 they Landed to Recaptured Java as center goverment but before recaptured java they landing in small island like Bali and Lesser Sunda Islands. Situation in Bali and any places get occupied by Dutch Forces with an increase the Soldier into 2.000 Soldiers.  With this Situation make the Urge in Main Base of Indonesian Soldier in Yogyakarta to instructed the Operation in Java-Bali to keep the Indonesian independence from the colonizer. The created forces of this operation was M forces (under Captain Markadi command), Captain Albert Warokka forces in Banyuwangi, and the Indonesian Soldier in Bali under Lieutenant Colonel I Gusti Ngurah Rai command.  Of the three companies Captain Markadi forces was selected to perform this operation, and Markadi splits his forces into 4 Division:3 Division to focus on the combat and 1 Division to collect the Information. Incident in Bali Strait and the Operation. After feeling ready to prepare the forces they launched the Operation they troed to cross the Blockade of Dutch Navy but the heavy rain comes and make them difficult to attack the Dutch.  2 Indonesian Ships was nearly get spotted by the Dutch Navy Markadi give the order to acting like a fisherman to distract the Dutch. After the Dutch LCM was closed to his ships he was drowning himself with the grenades, The Dutch countered the attack with the machine gun but the machine gun not effective to attack the ships.  Markadi and his forces throw the grenades into a Dutch LCM ad make heavy casualties into Dutch sides. After this Battle Markadi and his forces joining the Lieutenant Colonel I Gusti Ngurah Rai forces in Bali, they landed in Bali with the good reception by the civilian and soldiers.
SoundOn is a music marketing and distribution platform founded in 2021 by TikTok. It mainly provides song distribution and artist services.
Breyten Breytenbach (16 September 1939 – 24 November 2024) was a South African-French writer, poet, and painter. He was known as a dissident poet and well known critic of South Africa under apartheid. He was a political prisoner of the National Party-led South African Government. Breytenbach was born in Bonnievale, South Africa. Breytenbach died in Paris, France on 24 November 2024 at the age of 85.
Jean Jourden (11 July 1942 – 23 November 2024) was a French cyclist. He won the road race at the 1961 UCI Road World Championships. He won some minor races and rode the Tour de France in 1968 and 1969. Jourden was born Saint-Brieuc, France. Jourden died on 23 November 2024, at the age of 82.
Rialuth Serge Vohor (23 April 1955 – 22 November 2024) was a Vanuatuan politician. He was the Prime Minister of Vanuatu five times during his political career from 1995 until 2011. Until 2022, he was a member of the Union of Moderate Parties. Vohor died in Jaipur, India on 22 November 2024 at the age of 69.