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Prudential Financial, Inc. is an American Fortune Global 500 and Fortune 500 company. Its subsidiaries provide insurance, retirement planning, investment management, and other products and services to both retail and institutional customers throughout the United States and in over 40 other countries. It was founded in 1875.
Home Free is an American sitcom starring Matthew Perry, Marian Mercer and Diana Canova that aired on ABC from March 31, 1993 to July 2, 1993. The series was created by Tim O'Donnell and Richard Gurman.
Mubarak Wakaso (born 25 July 1990) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Ghana national team. Known for his finishing, playmaking skills, and abilities to dribble past opponents especially defenders. He is undoubtedly regarded as one of the best Ghanaian players of all time. Club career. Revealed in the youth categories of SC Adelaide, Wakaso turned professional in 2007, at Ashanti Gold, scoring 25 games in 53 matches. In 2008, he went to Spain to defend Elche, but had to wait 2 months to make his debut. After 158 matches and 13 goals, he was released by the Franjiverdes in January 2011 and signed for Villarreal in February of the same year, participating in five games for the B team. In July 2012, he was signed by Espanyol for 4 seasons. However, he stayed only one year in the Catalan team, where he played 26 times and scored 13 goals. In 2013, Wakaso was sold to Rubin Kazan of Russia. With the shirt of the Tatarstan team, the midfielder entered the field 20 times and scored 12 goals. In 2014, he was loaned to Celtic, making 5 appearances. The following season, he returned to Spanish football, this time to defend Las Palmas (also on loan), playing in 20 official games and scoring 10 goals. In 2016, Wakaso signed a three-year contract with Panathinaikos, staying only one season and being loaned out for the third time in his career, this time to Granada, where he made 11 appearances and scored one goal. He also played for Alavés, Jiangsu Suning, Shenzhen FC (who signed him in April 2021 after Jiangsu was dissolved due to financial problems) and Eupen (on loan). International career. Wakaso, who represented Ghana's U-17 team at the 2005 World Cup (2 caps), made his debut for the Black Stars first team in October 2012 against Malawi and scored
The Government of National Unity, was a Nazi backed puppet regime in Hungary. Which ruled the German occupied ares of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1944–1945. It was formed by a Nazi backed coup (Operation Panzerfaust) to prevent Hungary (led by regent Miklós Horthy) joining the Allies and instead to continue to fight with Germany. The regime was led by the Hungarian fascist arrow cross party. The prime minister was the party’s leader Ferenc Szálasi. During the war, the Soviets and Romanians advanced into Hungary encircling Budapest. The government was dissolved after the war ended in may 1945.
The 1917 French Athletics Championships was the year's national championship in outdoor track and field for France. It was the first time women's events were held at the French national championships.  The men's events took place on 24 June at the in Paris. The women's events were held on 14 and 15 July at in Paris and were organized by Fémina Sport.  Results. Women. Sources:
Bad Homburg vor der Höhe is a town in the district of Hochtaunuskreis, in the state of Hesse, Germany. It is on the southern side of the Taunus mountains. The town's full name is "Bad Homburg v.d.Höhe." This name helps to tell it apart from other places named Homburg. Mayors. Alexander Hetjes is the current mayor of Bad Homburg.
Out is an American magazine focused on LGBTQ news, fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle. It has the largest circulation of LGBTQ monthly magazines in the United States. "Out" has changed owners several times, and in 2022, it was bought by Equal Entertainment LLC (now called Equal Pride). "Out" was started in 1992 by Michael Goff as the first editor-in-chief. Out100. Each year, "Out" publishes the Out100, a list celebrating 100 influential LGBTQ people. The list includes awards like "Ingenue of the Year" and "Entertainer of the Year." The Out100 is one of the magazine's best-known traditions.
Carcharocles, also known as Otodus or Carcharocles megalodon, is a species of giant shark that lived during the Cenozoic era in the Middle Miocene epoch. It lived at the same time and place as sea-dwelling mammals, which were its favorite prey options. It was a predator in its own right, and one of the largest sharks ever. Prey. "Otodus" had a lot of prey options, ranging from whales, to mammals who spent their lives in water. Media. "Otodus" has appeared in series such as Life On Our Planet, and movies like The Meg. It made an inactive appearance in the novel The Lost World.
Henry VI (1414-1490) known as the Noble was a German nobleman and the second and final Count of Fürstenburg-Wolfach between 1419 and 1490 for over 70 years, thus making him one of the Longest-Reigning Monarchs in German history. Reign. He was the son of Count Conrad II von Fürstenberg and Countess Adelaide von Zweibrücken. The young Count was born as the son of Count Conrad II and Countess Adelaide in 1414 and succeeded his father in 1419 at the age of about 5. Though due to his young age he had to be placed under a regency until 1432 when he assumed full power. In February 1483, a large knight's tournament was held in Offenburg. Count Henry VI also accepted the invitation and went there with 30 horses. He was one of the most popular rulers from the House of Fürstenberg, who ruled in the Kinzig Valley.  While Adelaide stayed at Wolfach, Henry VI (until 1432 under regency of his uncles of Fürstenberg) moved his capital to Hausach. After Adelaide's death in 1452 her seat at Wolfach also reverted to Henry. In 1453 he began to completely renovate his Hausach residence, the castle. His scribe Michael Spieser left behind precise records of the progress and extent of the construction work. The castle tower was completed in 1477. In 1478 the Count sponsored the construction of the Barfüßerkloster, which grew out of the foundations next to the long-standing St. Sixt Chapel. The count never married though he did have up to 80 illegitimate children. After a serious illness, Count Henry VI died on St. Andrew's Night on November 30, 1490 in Wolfach. He found his final resting place there, although there are no more references to his grave in the local church. According to his last will, "even though he died illegitimately," he left his sons Christoffel, Hans and Heinrich and their mother Margretten Kueffer, his "dear, faithful servant," ample property for their livelihood. With Henry VI, the Wolfach line of the Fürstenbergs died out.
Portuguese tried to attack the Maratha Post on Ponda on 28 June 1756 but it was defeated by the governor of Fort and the attack was repulsed , count se Alva the Portuguese governer was killed along with 14 other officers. Battle. In 1750, the Prince of Saunde mortgaged a fort to the Peshwa for Rs. 5,50,000. The Viceroy, Conde de Alva, marched to reclaim it but found the Peshwa's forces already in control. After the Peshwa captured Mardangad, Alva prepared for an assault on June 22, bringing cannons and troops. However, during the bombardment on June 28, heavy rain soaked the ammunition, allowing 400 Marathas to launch a successful counterattack. The Viceroy and 14 officers were killed, and Captain Yesaji Ram Joshi Huprikar arranged for Alva’s body to be returned to Goa, expressing concern over the Viceroy's reckless tactics in a letter translated on July 1, 1756. Legacy. Balabaji Naik Pratparao Sardesai Wrote:  An Well-known Portugese Writes describes this assault on the fort:  While The Captain of the Fort writes to Peshwa :
Luce (, ) is the official mascot of the Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee. Designed by tokidoki the founder Simone Lengo. She was officially announced on the 28th of October 2024.
.Edu is a top-level domain used in education websites. They can be found in many websites such as colleges and universities. It first started being used in 1985. The .edu domain is prominent in education and academia, serving as a distinguishable marker for websites affiliated with educational institutions. Understanding the history and evolution of the .edu domain is crucial in recognizing its significance in the digital landscape today. From its inception to its current role in shaping online education, the .edu domain has undergone various transformations that have influenced how academic institutions engage with their communities and the broader public. This article delves into the origins, uses, and challenges associated with the .edu domain, shedding light on its impact on academic institutions and its potential for future development. 1. Introduction to the .edu Domain. Defining the .edu Domain. The .edu domain is like the academic VIP section of the internet, reserved exclusively for educational institutions. The digital badge screams, "Hey, we're serious about learning here!" Significance of the .edu Extension. Having a .edu domain is like having a golden ticket in Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. It's a symbol of credibility and trust, showing that an institution is legit and not just a random website selling magic beans. 2. Origins and Evolution of the .edu Domain. Early Development of Internet Domains. Back in the internet's Jurassic period, domains were like Wild West territories, with .com, .org, and .gov staking their claims. Then along came .edu, riding in on a digital horse named "Education." Establishment of the .edu Domain. In the internet realm of yore, circa 1985, the .edu domain was born, a cyberspace sanctuary for universities and colleges to set up their online tents and share their knowledge. Changes and Updates Over Time. Just like Madonna, the .edu domain has reinvented itself over the years. From basic websites to complex virtual campuses, it's evolved to meet the digital demands of modern education. 3. Role of the .edu Domain in Education. Use of .edu Domains by Academic Institutions. Academic institutions use .edu domains like digital megaphones, shouting their scholarly achievements and
The dalmatic is a special vestment worn mainly by deacons in Christian ceremonies. It is a long, wide robe with sleeves. The dalmatic is worn over the alb and over the stole. Use. The dalmatic is worn by deacons during special services, like Mass and other sacraments. Bishops may also wear a dalmatic under their chasuble on important days. History. The dalmatic probably originated in the region of Dalmatia (modern-day Croatia) during the Roman Empire. In the 9th century, the dalmatic was made from thick fabrics, like velvet or silk. It was cut to knee-length with open sides for movement. By the 12th century, the dalmatic began using liturgical colors. Deacons wore it as an outer vestment. In the 20th century, the simple, long white dalmatic became used again.
HSBC UK Bank plc is a British multinational banking and financial services organisation based in Birmingham, England. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the global HSBC banking and financial group, which has been headquartered in London since 1993. The UK headquarters of HSBC is located at One Centenary Square in Birmingham. HSBC UK Bank plc is one of the four major clearing banks in the United Kingdom. The business ranges from the traditional high street roles of personal finance and commercial banking, to private banking, consumer finance as well as corporate and investment banking. Across all brands the bank operates some 1800 sites in the UK.
Top of the Heap is an American sitcom that ran for seven episodes on Fox from April 7 until May 19, 1991, the most successful of three attempted spin-offs of Married... with Children (the other two being Radio Free Trumaine and Enemies). The pilot was episode 20 of the fifth season of Married... with Children. The series aired Sundays at 9:30 pm.
Vinnie &amp; Bobby is an American television sitcom that aired on Fox from May 30 to July 11, 1992. The series is a spin-off of the 1991 sitcom Top of the Heap, which was itself a spin-off of Married... with Children. Series star Matt LeBlanc played the character of Vinnie Verducci on all three shows, as did Joey Lauren Adams as Mona Mullins, although she only appeared in the backdoor pilot of the Married... with Children episode.
Paule Augusta Florence Fercoq du Leslay de Keravegevel (12 December 1895 — 26 March 1948) was a French athletics competitor during the 1910s, during the earliest era of women's athletics. She was a member of Académia, Paris. She was in the high jump two times national champion and national record holder. Biography. Fercoq du Leslay de Keravegevel was born on 12 December 1895 in . She was the daughter of Louis Jules Marie Fercoq du Leslay de Keravegevel and Valérie Marie Poncin. At the 1918 French National Championships she became national champion in the high jump with a height of 1.29 metres ahead of Suzanne Liebrard. This height was also a French national record. She won the silver medal in the 83 metres hurdles behind Liebrard and the bronze medal in the 80 metres and shot put. In the standing long junp she finished fourth.  The next year 1919 French National Championships she successfully defended her high jump national title. With a height of 1.32 metres she broke her own national record and finished ahead of Frédérique Küsel and Thérèse Brulé. In the long jump she won the silver medal behind Henriette Gorget. She didn’t have a podium finish in the 80 metres and shot put. Her national record was broken in 1920 with 1 cm by Thérèse Brulé. She died at her home in Paris on on 26 March 1948 at the age of 52 years.
“Drama” is a song by Italian-Indian singer Janalynn Castelino. The single is Castelino’s debut in the Spanish language. The song was released on 20 September 2024. Release Background. The song’s genre is pop with Latin style. The song’s lyrics is inspired by Janalynn’s personal expression of emotion in a relationship. Music video. A music video was released on 18 October 2024 on Castelino's YouTube channel.
The common rocket frog ("Colostethus inguinalis") is a frog. It lives in Colombia and Panama. Home. This frog is awake during the day. It lives next to streams in forests, especially rocky places next to streams. Scientists saw the frog between 0 and 400 meters above sea level. Many of the places this frog lives are protected parks. Young. The female frog lays eggs on the dead leaves on the ground. After the eggs hatch, the adult frog carries the tadpoles to streams where they swim and grow. Danger. Scientists say this frog is not in danger of dying out. This frog is good at living in places that human beings have changed. People cut down trees get wood to build with, to make farms, and to make farms that are against the law. Bad chemicals from those farms can also hurt this frog.
The National Space Agency of Ukraine (NASU), now known as the , is the Ukrainian government agency responsible for space policy and programs. Established on February 29, 1992, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, it was initially called the National Space Agency of Ukraine (NSAU) until December 9, 2010, when it was renamed.
This is a list of federal conservative party leaders in Canada after Confederation List of Tory leaders in Canada since Confederation. This is a list of leaders of Canada’ Conservative parties (1867–present) and prime ministers from those parties since Confederation.
The 1924-25 Austrian Football Championship in the first league was contested by 11 teams. The First and the Second league were only open to professional football clubs. Other federal state associations organized state championships in different modes on an amateur basis.Austrian football champions became Hakoah from Vienna. They won their first title. The defending champion Wiener Amateur SV was runner-up in the table. Since the I. League was increased to 13 teams the next season , no team was relegated. Champion squad. Karl Duldig,  József Eisenhoffer,  Sandor Fabian ,  Richard Fried ,  Heinrich Fuss ,  Maximilian Gold ,  Josef Grünfeld ,  Max Grünwald ,  Béla Guttmann,  Moses Häusler,  Alois Heß , Norbert Katz ,  Alexander Neufeld-Nemes, Egon-Erwin Pollak ,  Max Scheuer ,  Ernö Schwarz,  Jakob Wegner CoachesːArtur Baar/William Hunter
Toon Boom Animation Inc., also known as Toon Boom, is a Canadian animation studio founded in 1994 and based in Ottawa, Ontario. It specializes in the development and production of animation and storyboarding software for film, television, the World Wide Web, video games, mobile devices, training and education. Its software like "Toon Boom Harmony" is used in many countries. It was awarded the Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards in 2005 and 2012. History. In 1996, Toon Boom purchased the software development business of USAnimation Studio. Its animation production services were to be merged into CST Entertainment according to a premature press release from CST. That merge never took place, and USAnimation's studio changed its name to VirtualMagic Animation in 1996 and operated independently. Toon Boom Animation continued the development of USAnimation software, which became Toon Boom Opus. It has since become Toon Boom Harmony. Founding president and chief executive officer Jacques Bilodeau left the company in May 2003, and the company's board of directors appointed chief operating officer Joan Vogelesang to take his place. In 2004, Corus Entertainment, owner of Canadian animation studio Nelvana, acquired a 50% stake in the company. In 2006, Toon Boom acquired French company Pegs'n Co, developer of the 2D bitmap animation software Pegs. Since the acquisition, the software has not been updated and can no longer be purchased. In 2009, Toon Boom acquired the British company Cambridge Animation Systems, developer of Animo. Since the acquisition, the software has not been updated and can no longer be purchased. In 2012, Corus acquired the remaining 50% stake of Toon Boom it did not already own, giving it full ownership. Chief Executive Officer and President Joan Vogelesang stepped down in September 2014 after over 16 years at Toon Boom, and Paul Gardner was appointed as interim CEO. On March 9, 2016, Toon Boom acquired all the related IP for the TACTIC Studio product, an asset management, production tracking and review tool from Toronto-based Southpaw Technology
Douglas Bryan LeConte-Spink (1971–2020) was an American advocate for zoophilia known for a combination of criminal activities, including allegedly running a farm for people to practice bestiality. Early life and education. Spink was born in Harmony, Pennsylvania on March 17, 1971 to Jack and Clair Spink. He grew up in Pennsylvania and attended a private academy. He enjoyed fox hunting and showed early interest in horse-jumping competitions. Spink earned a Bachelor of Arts in cultural anthropology from Reed College and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago. In 2000, he was working toward a Doctor of Philosophy in systems science at Portland State University, where he was studying quantitative theories of consciousness. Career. Spink began his career as analyst with Boston Consulting Group, where he consulted with Fortune 100 companies. In the mid-to-late 1990s, he helped found and support several early Internet and technology companies in Oregon. Through the sale of several small businesses, he became a multimillionaire. Despite this, he declared bankruptcy in 2002. Criminal history. After declaring bankruptcy in 2002, Spink began smuggling cocaine and marijuana in and out of Canada for Robert Kesling, a regional drug lord. In 2005, he was apprehended when law enforcement stopped him while he was transporting nearly 375 pounds of cocaine, estimated at a value of $34 million. Because of his cooperation with investigators, he received a three-year prison sentence. After release, he was placed on parole. During the 2005 traffic stop, investigators got the first hint that Spink was practicing bestiality. They noted "Spink was strangely protective of a female German shepherd that was with him", with Cmdr. Steve Clopp also clarifying they "didn't bother" with the odd behavior due to their "more pressing concerns," the most important of which was the 372 pounds of cocaine in the car. In April 2010, investigators in Tennessee contacted Spink's probation officer to inform him that Spink had become involved in the criminal proceedings against Tait, who had been convicted of trespassing in the Enumclaw horse sex case and
Moana 2, also known as Vaiana 2, or Oceania 2 in some markets, is an American animated musical adventure movie produced by the Walt Disney Animation Studios for the Walt Disney Pictures.  Production. The sequel to "Moana" (2016), the movie was directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller (in their feature directorial debuts) and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, from a screenplay by Jared Bush and Miller. The movie stars Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Rachel House, and Alan Tudyk, all reprising their roles from the first movie, with Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, Rose Matafeo, David Fane, Hualālai Chung, Awhimai Fraser and Gerald Ramsey joining the cast. Timeline. Development on a follow-up to "Moana" originally began as a long-form limited streaming series for Disney+, before it was reworked into a theatres sequel by February 2024, with Derrick confirmed as both writer and director. The involvement of Hand, Miller, Chen, and Merino was confirmed in May. A month later, Bush was confirmed to be returning as a writer. Miller later replaced Derrick as a co-writer in August. Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa'i, the composers and co-songwriters of the first movie, returned to score and write the songs, while Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear replace Lin-Manuel Miranda as additional songwriters. Release. "Moana 2" is scheduled to be released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in the United States on November 27, 2024. It will be Walt Disney Animation Studios's third CGI sequel. Moana 2 will be the first Disney animated movie to be released after Disney's 100th anniversary. Plot. Three years after the events of the first movie, Moana receives an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors and forms her own crew, reuniting with her friend, the demigod Maui. As they journey to the far seas of Oceania to break the god Nalo's curse on the hidden island of Motufetu, which once connected the people of the ocean, they confront old and new foes, including the Kakamora and underworld goddess Matangi.
Midland Bank Plc was one of the Big Four banking groups in the United Kingdom for most of the 20th century. It is now part of HSBC. The bank was founded as the Birmingham and Midland Bank in Union Street, Birmingham, England in August 1836. It expanded in the Midlands, absorbing many local banks, and merged with the Central Bank of London Ltd. in 1891, becoming the London City and Midland Bank. On 10 June 2015, HSBC announced that it would be rebranding its branches in the United Kingdom. HSBC chairman Douglas Flint described the Midland brand as "odds on favourite" for a return to the high street. In September 2015, it was announced that the Midland Bank name would not be revived, and the branch network in the United Kingdom would be branded "HSBC UK".