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Language spoken in parts of Bihar state, in regions surrounding present day Madhepura, Saharsha, Purnia.
Pauk Ko Taw (; , also known as Ashin Ariawuntha (; ) is a Buddhist monk from Myanmar. He is involved in both religious and political movements and is a member of Ma Ba Tha, an organization advocating for Buddhist causes in Myanmar. His activities and views have received differing reactions from various groups. Early life and ordination. Pauk Ko Taw was born in Myanmar and adopted the monastic name "Warthawa" early in his religious life. Details about his early years and training remain limited, as he is primarily recognized for his later public and political roles. Involvement with Ma Ba Tha. Pauk Ko Taw is an active member of Ma Ba Tha, an organization promoting the protection of Buddhism in Myanmar. While some supporters praise its efforts to preserve Buddhist culture, others criticize its rhetoric for potentially fostering religious divisions. Reports from organizations such as Frontier Myanmar and Burma Human Rights Network discuss the group’s impact on Myanmar’s socio-political landscape. Support for the military Junta. After the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, Pauk Ko Taw publicly supported the military government. This position has drawn support from pro-military groups but criticism from human rights organizations and other observers who highlight the military’s alleged human rights abuses. International organizations like Progressive Voice Myanmar and Amnesty International have voiced concerns about the broader implications of his alignment with the junta. Connections to Pyu Saw Htee militias. Pauk Ko Taw has been linked to Pyu Saw Htee militias, which are pro-military paramilitary groups. These militias have been accused of involvement in violence and human rights abuses. Human rights groups such as Burma Human Rights Network and Frontier Myanmar have criticized these associations, arguing that they contribute to ongoing conflicts. Influence and criticism. Pauk Ko Taw is a notable but divisive figure in Myanmar. His supporters commend his dedication to Buddhist values, while critics view his stances as exacerbating religious and ethnic tensions. Organizations such as Al Jazeera and the International Crisis Group have raised concerns over his influence in Myanmar’s political and humanitarian crises.
The New Adventures of Little Toot is a 1992 animated feature film directed by Doug Parker.  It is based on the children's book character "Little Toot", and follows an episode of "Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories" made by the same team in 1992. Plot. The movie starts with three dogs in a storm. The father sends his children to a lifeboat while he stays on his ship. In the morning, Salty the Seagull and Echo the Dolphin notice the pups and bring them aboard the deck. Echo goes looking for Captain Dogwood, the father of the pups. The pups introduce themselves as Andy and Tina. Salty agrees to help find their father because he knows him. The only way to get to him is with Little Toot, a tugboat who used to be the busiest and proudest until the boats no longer needed him and he sat in the docks feeling sorry for himself until he grew dirty and messy and became the home for three cats, who make anything miserable. They plan to dispose of the cats by scaring them, since cats are scared of dogs. At first the cats are petrified, but once they realize they are just puppies, they feel much less intimidated. The pups want them off Toot, but they refuse saying they need him to collect a shipment sardines they heard Dogwood was delivering. They also threaten to throw the pups overboard and feed them to a shark, until Salty gives Toot the encouragement he needs to get shoo the cats away. Toot uses his hose on the cats since they also hate water. It works and the cats run away. The crew then start to clean Toot up until he is ship shape once again. Echo returns and tells them that Dogwood is shipwrecked on an island. Salty goes to collect his most favorite food, Percy's Perfect Purple Pickle Pelican Pellets, while the others collect bubble gum and ice cream. As Little Toot chugs off, the cat Claws leader vows to use him to find all the sardines. As Salty boards Toot, the gang travels many miles and destinations until they meet Ty
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is a series of FPS games developed by GSC Game World since 2007. Plot. The game is set in a 30-kilometer “Zone” included in the vicinity of Chernobyl' after the related disaster in Ukraine. In a post-apocalyptic future a strange new phenomenon affects the area making it more contaminated than before. The army surrounds the zone of alienation, preventing all access. However, many still settle in despite the dangers: some in search of fortune, some to escape the world, and some to take advantage of the situation and plunder. These individuals are generically referred to as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The name, the same as in the series, means “Scavengers Trespassers Adventurers Loners Killers Explorers Robbers” (“jackals transgressors lonely adventurers murderers explorers robbers”). There are various unexplained anomalies in this area, which are becoming more and more widespread toward the center. These anomalies produce, for example, perpetual fires, changes in gravity and pressure, electric shocks originating out of nowhere, etc., flanked by a very high level of radiation. In addition to this there are also plants, animals and even mutated people, which are very often dangerous. Within the territory, various factions of Stalkers begin to form with various goals in mind; in addition, small groups of scientists and military personnel are established in the Zone, attempting to regain control. It is in this context that the plots of the titles in the series take place, where the player takes control of a character (different for each title) and gets to learn about and explore the Zone and its events. Characteristics. The and consequently the subsequent ones were partly loosely inspired by Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 film Stalker, itself a free interpretation of the short story Picnic by the Roadside, written by the two Russian brothers Arkadij and Boris Strugackij in 1972, which deals with “Zones” in which strange phenomena and anomalies mysteriously appear. Many of the settings were produced based on the actual areas of the city of Chernobyl' from its power plant and surrounding
The Jeep Commander, also known as the Jeep Meridian in India, is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Jeep starting in 2021. It is designed to be a larger version of the Jeep Compass, with three-row seating. The Commander is aimed at markets in Latin America, India, and Japan. History. The Jeep Commander was first introduced in Brazil in August 2021. It was launched in India in April 2022.  The Commander uses the same platform as the second-generation Jeep Compass, but it is longer to fit a third row of seats. It is positioned above the Compass in terms of size and features. Markets. The Jeep Commander is mainly sold in growing markets like Brazil, India, and Latin America. It was launched in Japan in October 2022, where it is imported from India.
The Hyundai Chorus is a minibus produced by Hyundai Motor Company, primarily used as a tourist bus. It was built in collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. History. The first generation of the Hyundai Chorus was produced between 1988 and 1994. It was developed alongside Mitsubishi Fuso, which also influenced its design. The second generation was built from 1994 to 1998, with various models available, including the Hyundai Mighty.  Markets. The Hyundai Chorus was sold worldwide, being sold in Japan, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and South America. Models. The Hyundai Chorus was offered in several variations, with seating capacities of 16 or 25 passengers. Models included the Chorus Private, Chorus Tour. Cultural Influences. The Hyundai Chorus is mentioned in Steven Laine's book Iconoclast. Discontinuation. The Hyundai Chorus was Discontinued in 1998 and replaced by the Hyundai County
The orange-striped poison frog, three-striped arrow frog, or three-striped arrow poison frog ("Ameerega trivittata") is a frog. It lives in Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Suriname, and Brazil. Scientists think it could also live in French Guiana and Ecuador. Body. These frogs are about 35 mm long from nose to rear end. The biggest male frogs are 42 mm long and the biggest female frogs are 50 mm long. This is one of the biggest frogs in Dendrobatidae. This frog has no teeth. The legs are yellow-green to green-brown in color. The back legs have black spots. The backs of the back legs are black with blue spots. The belly is black with some green or blue marks. All four feet are green with blue spots. The four legs are dark green. This frog has two stripes on each side of its body. One stripe is green to yellow in color and goes from the nose to the back legs. The other stripe is white-yellow in color and goes from the eye to the back legs. The iris of the eye is dark brown in color. Home. This frog is awake during the day. The frog can live in different kinds of places. Scientists have seen it on the ground in forests that have never been cut down and forests that were cut down and are growing back. They have seen it in grassland forests too. Scientists saw the frog between 20 and 680 meters above sea level in some places and between 500 and 1300 meters above sea level in other places. One of the places the frog lives is a protected parks: Parque Nacional Cordillera Azul. Young. The adult male frogs fight over good places and the female frogs do not. The female frog lays her eggs on the dead leaves on the ground. The male frog watches the eggs. The frogs take 14 to 17 days to hatch. After the eggs hatch, the male frogs carry the tadpoles to pools of water that dry up for part of the year. The tadpoles take 41 to 54 days to become frogs. Younger frogs have two green-yellow stripes and big spots where the legs meet the body. Danger. Scientists say this frog is not in danger of dying out. Humans do cut down trees to get wood to build with. People also catch this frog to sell as a pet.
Allobates is a group of frogs in the family Aromobatidae. They live in Central America and South America. They live as far north as Nicaragua to as far south as Bolivia and Brazil. One frog in this group lives on Martinique. Body. Frogs in "Allobates" are small in size. The skin of their backs can either have color that makes them hard to see or bright color. For example, "Allobates femoralis" has bright color. Most of these frogs live on the ground in tropical rain forests. They live on the dead leaves on the ground. Most of the female frogs put their eggs on the dead leaves on the ground. After the eggs hatch, the adult frogs carry the tadpoles to water. This is true for all but two species in this group. Species. There are 58 species in the group "Allobates":
The Hyundai Xcient is a heavy-duty truck developed by Hyundai Motor Company, designed for commercial use. First introduced in 2013, the Xcient serves as the successor to the Hyundai Trago. History. The Hyundai Xcient was presented at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show, as a new model in Hyundai’s truck lineup. It was developed to meet the growing demand for more sustainable and efficient commercial vehicles. In 2020, Hyundai, in collaboration with H2 Energy, began mass production of the hydrogen-powered version of the Xcient, a 34-ton cargo truck. Hydrogen Version. The Hyundai Xcient hydrogen-powered truck uses a hydrogen fuel cell system that allows it to travel up to 400 kilometers (250 miles) on a full tank of hydrogen. The refueling time is between 8 to 20 minutes. Markets. The Hyundai Xcient is sold mainly in South Korea while the hydrogen version is sold worldwide and in Switzerland 1,600 units are expected to be shipped by 2025. In 2021, 140 units of the new model were delivered, along with 46 units of the older model.
The Talamanca rocket frog or striped rocket frog ("Allobates talamancae") is a frog. It lives in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Panama. Body. The adult male frog can be as big as 24 mm long from nose to rear end and the adult female frog can be as big as 25 mm long. The skin of the frog's back is brown in color and its belly is light in color. There is a dark stripe along each side of the body. There are two white stripes around each one. The throat and belly are white in color. Female frogs can have yellow stomachs. Home. This frog is awake during the day. It lives on the ground. in tropical forests. It lives in places where 2000-4000 mm of water falls as rain or other weather each year. People have also seen it on farms and in forests that were destroyed and are growing back. Scientists saw the frog between 0 and 970 meters above sea level. This frog lives in many protected parks. It also lives near Reserva Ecológica Cayapas-Mataje and Reserva Ecológica Cotacachi-Cayapas. Young. The female frog lays her eggs on the dead leaves on the ground. After the eggs hatch, the male and female adult frogs carry the tadpoles to water. The tadpoles are dark brown in color on the back, lighter on the belly, and light brown on the tail. They can be 12 mm long. Danger. Scientists say this frog is not in danger of dying out. Humans do cut down trees to make farms, get wood to build with, make places for animals to eat grass, and make places for people to live. Bad chemicals from farms can hurt this frog. People also brought fish from other parts of the world that eat this frog. In some places, the fungal disease chytridiomycosis has killed this frog.
Enver Hadžihasanović (7 July 1950 – 16 December 2024) was a Bosnian general and convicted war criminal. He was the chief of staff of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was Commander of the 3rd Corps. Hadžihasanović died on 16 December 2024 at the age of 74.
Richard Albert Van Arsdale (February 22, 1943 – December 16, 2024) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. His playing career lasted from 1965 to 1977. He played for the New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns. He coached the Suns in 1987. He had an identical twin brother Tom Van Arsdale, who was also a basketball player. Van Arsdale died of kidney failure in Phoenix, Arizona on December 16, 2024 at the age of 81.
Thomas Arthur Van Arsdale (born February 22, 1943) is an American former professional basketball player. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He had an identical twin brother, Dick Van Arsdale, who was also a basketball player. Van Arsdale played for the National Basketball Association from 1965 to 1977. Van Arsdale played for the Detroit Pistons, Cincinnati Royals / Kansas City-Omaha Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks and the Phoenix Suns.
Conclave is a 2024 mystery thriller movie directed by Edward Berger and written by Peter Straughan. It is based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris. The movie stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini.  The movie is about Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Fiennes) who plans a papal conclave to elect the next pope and soon begins investigating secrets and scandals about each candidate. "Conclave" premiered at the 51st Telluride Film Festival on 30 August 2024, was released in theatres in the United States by Focus Features on 25 October 2024 and in the United Kingdom by Black Bear UK on 29 November.  The movie received positive reviews from critics. It was named one of the top ten movies of 2024 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute.  It received nominations for six Golden Globe Awards.
Edward Berger (born 1970) is a West German-born Austrian and Swiss director and screenwriter. He is known for directing "Jack" (2014), "All My Loving" (2019), "All Quiet on the Western Front" (2022) and "Conclave" (2024).  Berger has won two British Academy Film Awards for Best Direction and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Sergio Castellitto (born 18 August 1953) is an Italian director, actor, and screenwriter. In 2024, he played Cardinal Tedesco in the mystery thriller movie "Conclave".
Autobiography is the debut studio album by American pop-rock singer and actress Ashlee Simpson. Released on June 20, 2004, it was mostly well recieved by critics and a commercial success, peaking at #1 on the Billboard 200 and having spent four weeks there. The album is certified triple platinum. Three singles were released- "Pieces of Me", "Shadow", and "La La", and the title track was used as the theme song to Simpson's MTV reality TV show "The Ashlee Simpson Show".  Promotion. Singles. "(Main articles: "Pieces of Me", "Shadow", "La La")" Simpson released the lead single, "Pieces of Me", on May 17, 2004. It was a success, peaking at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second single, "Shadow", was released on September 14, 2004. It peaked at #57 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the U.K., however, Shadow was not the second single, instead, "La La" was released as the second single from the album. It peaked at #11 on the U.K. singles chart. "La La" was the third (and final) U.S. single, released on November 8, 2004. It peaked at #86 on the Billboard Hot 100. Tour. "(Main article: "The Autobiography Tour")" In 2004, Simpson embarked on a tour, "The Autobiography Tour", in support of the album. The tour was a success, as many dates of the tour sold out. It began on February 16, 2005, at The Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, California, and ended on April 20, 2005, at Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prarie, Texas. The bands Pepper's Ghost and The Click Five opened for Simpson.
Luz Alvarez Martinez (born 1943) is an American reproductive justice activist. She co-founded the first national feminist health organization for Latinas in the US in 1986. The National Latina Health Organization. Martinez was a supporter of the United Farm Workers, a feminist and an advocate of the environment. Early life. Luz Alvarez Martinez's parents were born in Guanajuato, Mexico and immigrated to the United States in the early 1920s, settling in El Rio, California. Luz Alvarez Martinez grew up in California, where her Catholic farmworker family owned a home in San Leandro and worked the fields in Fremont, Gilroy and Santa Rosa. She was one of 12 children and completed high school in Oakland at St. Elizabeth's High School, graduating in 1960. Following her graduation from high school, Alvarez Martinez began working as a secretary for the Alameda County Probation Department. Alvarez Martinez enrolled at Merritt College for the fall 1964. Activism. In the 1960s, Alvarez Martinez became more aware of social issues after learning about the Black Panthers and the protests against the Vietnam War. She also began to question the Catholic Church’s teachings when she was told she couldn’t use birth control to plan her family. Despite this, she chose to use birth control anyway. In 1986, she co-founded the National Latina Health Organization in Oakland, CA, along with health educators Alicia Bejarano and Paulita Ortiz, and community activist Elisabeth Gastelumendi. Their group, the first national feminist health organization for Latinas in the United States, used tools from the women’s health movement to encourage women to share their own stories and take charge of their healing. Latinas often face neglect and mistreatment in the medical system, so the group worked to raise awareness about discrimination and barriers to care. Alvarez Martinez served as the organization’s executive director until she retired in 2005. Shortly after, the organization closed. In April 1992, Alvarez Martinez organized a protest against a reproductive rights march held by NOW in Washington, D.C., because she felt that NOW had not done enough to include women of color in the march. In 1997,
Ralhan may refer to the clan found among the lower rank signeted upon Punjabi (Lohar) gotra which consensually reseated among schedule caste , However it also divested as an outcast member, which is confined to the non-Hindu ""Chanda" "caste"" found among the recipient members of the Meena community.
Historians believe that this conflict was caused by a fight over who would become king after Kumaragupta's death. Records suggest that several people claimed power during this time. These included Kumaragupta's brother Govindagupta, a relative named Ghatotkachagupta, and someone called Prakashaditya, known from his gold coins as well as his step brother Purugupta. They may have been rivals to Skandagupta for the throne. Skandagupta became king in the year 136 of the Gupta era (around 455-456 CE) by defeating others. According to the Bhitari pillar inscription, he saved his family's fortunes, which were in trouble. The inscription says that before fighting his enemies, he spent a night sleeping on the bare ground. He then defeated his enemies, who had become strong and wealthy. After his victory, he visited his mother, who was overjoyed and had tears in her eyes. Background. Death of Kumaragupta I. Kumaragupta faced problems during his last years. Some believe these troubles, mentioned in the Bhitari inscription, happened after his death due to a succession dispute. Others think they were caused by a Huna invasion, as suggested by the Junagadh inscription, which says Skandagupta defeated the Hunas around 455 CE. It is also possible both events happened: Skandagupta fought the Hunas while a succession dispute occurred after Kumaragupta's death. Skandagupta. Skandagupta was the son of Gupta emperor Kumaragupta I. His mother's name is unknown, leading to different theories about her status. Some believe she was a junior queen or of lower caste, based on a line in the Bhitari pillar inscription. However, others argue the inscription shows Skandagupta's respect for his mother, comparing her to Devaki, the mother of Krishna. Some scholars suggest his mother’s name was Devaki, but historians like R. C. Majumdar believe the comparison highlights how Skandagupta restored her honor. Overall, evidence suggests she was a queen,
Jumba la Mtwana is the site of archaeological relics on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya, lying close to the Mtwapa Creek, north of Mombasa. It dates back to the fourteenth century.  Description. The archaeological site includes three mosques built of coral stone, a tomb and eight houses. The territory was added to the list of national monuments of Kenya on June 4, 1982. The excavations were carried out by James Kirkman in 1972. There are no written historical records about the city, but the Chinese ceramics found make it possible to trace the dating back to the fourteenth century. The city was located close to fresh water sources and was protected from attack from the ocean. The architectural style is made in the Arabic style using coral blocks. Peculiarities. The House with Many Doors is notable for its Gothic-style door. The house is divided into apartments that can accommodate several visitors. The Mosque by the Sea is the best preserved ruin. The tomb contains a funerary stele made of coral. A passage from the Koran is carved on it, but the epitaph is illegible. In popular culture. The ruins of Jumba la Mtwana are described and repeatedly mentioned in Andrei Gusev's story "Consummation in Mombasa". The final events in the story take place in Mtwapa (located next to the ruins), where the main characters go after their wedding in Mombasa.