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Operation Ngayau III, which took place in October 1971 in the , involved a platoon from Company A of the . Led by Captain Welther Wong, the platoon was sent to track down a based on local intelligence. After several days in the jungle, they were ambushed near an abandoned hut in the . The ambush began around 6 am, with the communist guerrilla launching an attack. The Rangers fought back and managed to force the guerrillas to retreat. During the battle, five communists were killed, but the Rangers also suffered casualties: Ranger Nyambong Ak Bansa was killed, and three others were injured. Ranger Unggek Ak Anti played a heroic role, despite being wounded, by killing two communists and dragging their bodies to the road. For their bravery, Sergeant Joseph Mileng, Corporal Dajai Ak Anggie, and Ranger Unggek Ak Anti received Pingat Gagah Berani on December 23, 1971.
Thomas Eugene Robbins (July 22, 1932 – February 9, 2025) was an American novelist. Robbins lived in La Conner, Washington from 1970, where he wrote nine of his books. He was known for his 1976 novel "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues", which was made into a movie in 1993 by Gus Van Sant.  Robbins died in La Conner, Washington on February 9, 2025, at the age of 92.
Blowing Rock is a town in Watauga and Caldwell counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 1,376 at the 2020 census.
La Conner is a town in Skagit County, Washington, United States with a population of 965 at the 2020 census.
"Not Like Us" is a diss track written and recorded by the American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was released on May 4, 2024, through Interscope Records. It was released during a feud between Lamar and Canadian rapper Drake. The lyrics talk about the allegations of Drake's pedophilia and sexual misconduct, while also criticizing his cultural identity and relationships with artists in Atlanta, Georgia. "Not Like Us" was successful and broke many streaming records—most of which were previously held by Drake. "Not Like Us" is the most decorated song in Grammy Awards history, winning all five of its nominations at the 67th ceremony: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video.
Thang Ta () is a classical Meitei traditional martial art form. It is originated from the Ancient Kangleipak (present day Manipur state). It is practised using weaponry. It is considered as the sibling of Sarit Sarak, which uses no weapons. Thang Ta and Sarit Sarak are considered as the sub forms of Huiyen Lallong martial art form. Word origin. In Meitei language, "Thang" means sword and "Ta" means spear. Mythology. The story of Thang-Ta comes from the religious myths of the Meitei community. According to their myths, the limbs and bones of their ancestor, Tin Sidaba (also called Pakhangba), turned into different swords and tools, some used in Thang-Ta and others in rituals. For example, his ribs became the broad sword (thangjao) and one of his fingers became a kitchen knife (heijrang). Today, each of the seven Meitei clans has a special sword that is placed during ceremonies to honor their ancestors. The creation story, Leishemlon, says Pakhangba is the creator of Thang-Ta. History. Medieval times. Thang-Ta reached its peak during the rule of King Khagemba (1597-1652 CE). The Chainarol manuscript, written in the 16th and 17th centuries, explains the war rules of the time. It says that if an unarmed person was challenged, they could get weapons and decide when to fight. If someone got a wound and blood was shed during the fight, that person lost. Afterward, the fighters would share food and wine provided by their wives. The winner would then cut off the loser's head and, if asked, cremate the body. The winner often kept the head as a trophy. Modern times. After losing the Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891, Manipur was taken over by the British. To honor the bravery of the Manipuri army, led by Major General Paona Brajabasi, the British made it illegal for people in Manipur to own weapons and banned their martial arts, including Thang-Ta. Thang-Ta went underground
Sarit Sarak () or Sharit Sharak () is a classical Meitei traditional martial art form. It is originated from the Ancient Kangleipak (present day Manipur state). It is practised without using any weaponry. It is also defined as "hand to hand combat." It is considered as the sibling of Thang Ta, which uses weapons. Sarit-Sarak is a form of unarmed combat that includes techniques like "Khutlon (hand and arm movements) and Khonglon (foot and leg movements)". These techniques help improve strength, agility, and self-defense skills without using weapons. It is a unique style of unarmed combat that stands out from other martial arts. It is perfect in both avoiding attacks and launching its own, making it superior to other martial arts in the same category. In ancient times, Sarit-Sarak was an important part of Meitei society, helping warriors stay strong and ready, even without weapons. It taught important skills like offense, self-defense, and planning. Sharing the lessons from Sarit-Sarak with the current generation keep these traditions alive and improve physical and mental strength. Word origin. The term "Sarit-Sarak" is derived from two Meitei language words: "Sha-lit" and "Sha-lak." "Sha-lit" refers to escaping from an animal, while "Sha-lak" means taming the animal. The combination of these words reflects the system’s focus on both evading attacks and controlling or neutralizing threats, similar to how one would escape from or tame a wild animal. Associations and organizations. National level in New Delhi. The Sarit-Sarak Federation of India, in collaboration with the Sarit-Sarak Association of New Delhi, organized the First National Sarit-Sarak Championship at the Akhil Bharat Hindu Maha Sabha Auditorium in 2024. The championship featured two events: "Ahanba Chainaba" and "Anishuba Chainaba." The competition was held with participation from 20 teams across states such as Manipur, Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Gujarat, Rajasthan,
The 1975-76 Austrian Football Championship was organized by the Austrian Football Association. The single-track Nationalliga served as a substructure to the Bundesliga. The Regionalliga East (Vienna, Lower Austria, Burgenland) and the regional leagues of Salzburg, Tyrol, Vorarlberg, Carinthia, Upper Austria and Styria served as the third performance level. The Bundesliga was contested by 10 teams. They met four times throughout the entire season.
A suicide note or death note is a message left by an someone who intends to end their own life. These notes can be written, audio-recorded, or video-recorded. They are often directed toward family members, friends, or the public. The content of a suicide note typically includes the reasons for their decision, feelings about their life and the future, and sometimes last words of apology or explanation. Purpose. The reasons person leave suicide notes vary, but they often serve the following purposes: Prevalence. It is estimated that approximately 25–30% of someone who die by suicide leave behind a note. However, the presence of a suicide note is not guaranteed in every case, and some people who die by suicide may not leave any written or recorded explanation. The rate of suicide notes can vary depending on cultural, psychological, and demographic factors. Types. Suicide notes can take various forms, including: Emotional and Psychological Impact. For those who discover a suicide note, the emotional impact can be significant. The note may offer an explanation that helps family and friends make sense of the tragedy, or it may leave them with lingering questions. Some may find comfort in the written words, while others might experience feelings of guilt, confusion, or anger. In some cases, a suicide note can be a tool for the deceased to attempt to control the narrative of their death, but it can also be a heavy emotional burden for those left behind. Cultural and Legal Considerations. Cultural Perspectives. Cultural attitudes toward suicide notes vary widely. In some cultures, leaving a suicide note may be seen as an attempt to make peace with the community or family, while in others, it may be viewed as a sign of dishonor or weakness. The stigma surrounding suicide may influence how suicide notes are perceived and handled. Legal results. Sometimes, suicide note can affect a law, especially if there are questions about someone died. a suicide note may help confirm that the death was intentional, aiding in legal and forensic investigations. However, its authenticity and the emotional state of the writer at the time of writing are also considered in such investigations. Responses and Aftermath. The discovery of a suicide note often leads to a range of emotional responses from family, friends, and
The VLF Destino is a full-size luxury Sedan made by VLF Automotive in 2016. History and Features. The VLF Destino was shown at the North American International Auto Show in 2013 it was based on the Fisker Karma (that stopped being made in 2012) VLF had obtained 20 Karma "Gliders" from Fisker and the Destino was planned to be produced in 2013 but it was later pushed to 2014. due to the reestruturing of Fisker (the latter was bought by Wanxiang Group and became Karma Automotive). and was then pushed to 2016. The car was then launched in 2016 was previously called VL Destino then it was called WM Destino after VL merger with WM Green Tech Automotive. it was later renamed to VLF Destino after the creation of VLF. the car instead of having Fisker Karma hybrid system has a 6.2 liter supercharged V8 engine from the Chevrolet Corvette with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Markets. The VLF Destino was sold mainly in the American market before the launch in 2014 VLF Automotive had a proposed sale price for the car of 200.000 dollars.
VLF Automotive is a small American car company founded as VL Automotive in 2012 and was renamed to VLF after Henrik Fisker joined the Company. History. VLF was founded by the Danish designer and entrepeneur Henrik Fisker former General Motors vice chairman Bob Lutz and the industrialist Gilbert Vilarreal the company came from the initials of the founders surnames. they later in 2013 showed their first car the VLF Destino that is based on the Fisker Karma at the North American International Auto Show VLF then merged with Green Tech Automotive. and showed its second car the VLF Force 1 at the Detroit Auto Show in 2016.
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. also known as GAC Group is a Chinese automobile brand it was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Guangzhou its state-owned mainly because the Guangdong provincial government is the largest share-holder in the company. The company sells its cars under the brands:Aion Trumpchi and Hyptec having joint ventures with Toyota and Honda and sells buses under GAC bus brand its the fourth largest Chinese automobile brand and the also the fourth largest electric vehicle brand in China.
Jews have been living in Romania since the Roman times, mainly along the Black Sea coast, when Romania belonged to the Roman province of Dacia.  Middle Ages. More Jews moved to Romania in the 14th century when the Kingdom of Hungary expelled Jews, many of whom became merchants running the trade route between the Ottoman Empire and Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Early modern period. Later Jewish immigration due to expulsion from Spain and Moldova scattered Jews across Romania, who survived there until the 20th century despite centuries of pogroms, while facilitating Romania's industrialization. Interwar period. Romania's WWI victory as one of the Entente powers expanded her territory and Jewish population, when some Jews previously under Russian and Austro-Hungarian rule became Romanians, but antisemitism worsened in Romania. Adolf Hitler's takeover of Germany in 1933 catalyzed fascism in Europe to which Romania was not immune. Laws were passed in the Romanian parliament to restrict Jews from every part of society, while Jewish members no longer existed in the parliament.  Particularly, over 43,500 Jews lived and 146 synagogues existed in Iași right before WWII. As of August 2024, only 326 Jews and two synagogues remained, a 99.3% drop in Iași's Jews in comparison. The Holocaust. In 1940, Ion Antonescu became the Prime Minister of Romania as an Iron Guard member and began the Holocaust in Romania alongside Adolf Hitler. The Iron Guard (Romanian: "Garda de Fier") was a pro-Nazi militant group founded by Romanian ultranationalist Corneliu Zelea Codreanu. By appealing to widespread antisemitism with mystical Christian nationalism, the Iron Guard attracted a huge public following and Romanian Orthodox Church's backing. In 1937, the Iron Guard became the third-largest party in Romania's parliament. Between 1938 and 1941, it was outlawed twice due to the violent extremism of its members, especially in their January 1941 Bucharest pogrom, which killed 125+ Jews, and their rebellion against Ion Antonescu, who then cracked down on the Iron
The Voyah Dream is a Luxury Minivan made by Voyah the luxury brand of Dongfeng since 2021. History and Features. The Voyah Dream was first shown at the Guangzhou Auto Show in 2021. showing a prototype of a large luxurious minivan and was launched in March 2022. it has a 2+2+3 seating setup and uses the Electric Smart Secure Architecture plataform used in other Voyah's cars. It has both Plug-in hybrid and electric versions the Plug-in hybrid version combines a 1.5 liter turbo petrol engine with a electric motor while the electric version has a electric motor with 160 kW (210 hp) a 82 or 108.7 kWh battery with a range of 520 km (323 mi) it was improved in August 2024. Markets. The Voyah Dream was first launched in The Chinese Market and is also sold in European countries like Norway Italy Denmark Finland Russia Portugal and Spain and is also sold in Israel.
Cheibi, also known as Cheibi Gad-Ga, is a classical Meitei traditional martial art form. It is originated from the Ancient Kangleipak (present day Manipur state). It is practised using sticks and shields. It is related to other martial art forms of Sarit Sarak and Thang Ta. "Cheibi" itself is the name of the stick used in the martial art form. Equipments. In ancient times, real swords and spears were allowed in the competition. Instead of using a sword and a leather shield, participants now use a stick wrapped in soft leather. The 'Cheibi' stick is typically around 2 to 2.5 feet in length, while the shield has a circumference of about 1 meter. Venues. The competition happens in a circle that is 7 meters wide, set on a flat surface. Around the circle, there are two lines that are 2 meters apart from each other. Rules. To decide who wins, points are earned during the duel. The points are given based on a combination of the participant's skill and the amount of force they use. Groups. The All Manipur Cheibi Association organized the 1st Mangsatabam Iboyaima &amp; Arambam Punabati Memorial and the 10th State Level Cheibi Championship 2010. The All Manipur Cheibi Association (AMCA) organized a "Cheibi Competition," sponsored by the Kanglei Student Association, having two categories: Under-12 (U-12) and Under-14 (U-14), with separate events for boys and girls, in Imphal. The All Manipur Cheibi Association, along with Gem Public School, Pourabi, organized the 9th State Level Kangleipak Cheibi Yendamnaba for mini and sub-junior boys and girls. The event was sponsored by the Kangleipak Students Association (KSA) in Imphal East. The "Cheibi Association of Tripura" was established with the aim of preserving and promoting Cheibi, in the state of Tripura.
Ithkuil is a artificial language created by John Quijada. It’s designed to express deep human thoughts clearly and briefly, especially about how humans categorize things. It’s a mix of a philosophical and logical language, aiming to reduce the confusion and vagueness found in natural languages. Ithkuil is known for its complex grammar and large set of sounds, though the sound system is being simplified in a new version. The name "Ithkuil" comes from the original word "Iţkuîl," which means something like "hypothetical language." Quijada didn’t create Ithkuil for everyday use. Instead, he wanted it for deeper fields like philosophy, art, science, and politics, where complex ideas are discussed. Ithkuil can express ideas in fewer words than natural languages. For example, the Ithkuil sentence "Tram-mļöi hhâsmařpţuktôx" translates to a much longer English sentence: "On the contrary, I think it may turn out that this rugged mountain range trails off at some point." Quijada believes his language is too complex to have developed naturally and sees it as an experiment in how languages could work. There have been four versions of Ithkuil: the original in 2004, a simpler version called Ilaksh in 2007, a third version in 2011, and the current version, called New Ithkuil (as of February 2023). The language has been featured in a Russian science and tech magazine, won an award in 2008, and was later adapted to handle complex sentences more easily. Since 2015, Quijada has released music in Ithkuil as part of an album called Kaduatán ("Wayfarers"). Online communities in English, Russian, Mandarin, and Japanese have also formed around the language. Official Page: https://ithkuil.net
The Wright Endurance was a single-decker body of a bus. It had a step-entrance. It was built from 1992 to 1997 by Wrightbus. The Endurance body was built on the Scania K93 chassis, Scania N113 chassis and Volvo B10B chassis. Operators. In 1991, Yorkshire Traction of Barnsley ordered 5 Scania K93s with Wright Endurance bodywork, these were the only buses built on the K93 chassis. In 1994, Midland Bluebird ordered sixteen Scania N113s with Wright Endurance bodywork.  From 1994 to 1996, MTL North ordered 120 Volvo B10Bs with Wright Endurance bodywork.  In 1996, West Midlands Travel ordered 150 Volvo B10Bs with Wright Endurance bodywork. In 1995, GM Buses North ordered 20 Volvo B10Bs with Wright Endurance bodywork, In 1995, they ordered 35 more Volvo B10Bs with Wright Endurance bodywork. CityRanger. In 1993, Wrightbus made a similar bus body called the CityRanger. The CityRanger body could be built on the Mercedes-Benz O405 chassis. Operators. In 1993, the GRT Group ordered 20 Scania N113s with Wright CityRanger bodywork, 14 of these had air-conditioning and double-glazed bonded window glazing. UrbanRanger. In 1993, Wrightbus made a similar bus body called the UrbanRanger. The Urban Ranger body could be built on the Mercedes-Benz OH1416 chassis. Operators. In 1996, Midland Choice of Willenhall ordered three UrbanRangers. In 1995, UniversityBus of Hatfield ordered two UrbanRangers for services to and from the University of Hertfordshire,  In 1998, UniversityBus sold their two UrbanRangers to Chambers of Moneymore in Northern Ireland and to Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service converted their bus into a mobile command unit.
A Coupe SUV also known as Coupe crossover or Coupe crossover SUV is a type of SUV with a slopping roof line simillar to Fastbacks the roofline offers styling advantage compared to normal SUVs. with brands selling these types as a more premium alternative. the BMW X6 is considered the first ever vehicle from this type. Coupe SUVS are criticized by people mainly because they are more expensive than normal SUVS and they have less cargo space due to their slopping roof.
Zeds Dead is an electronic music group from Toronto, Canada. They released original music and remixes from 2009 to 2010 before becoming a name on the international touring circuit. The group has two members, Dylan Mamid aka DC and Zachary Rapp-Rovan aka Hooks. They explore different genres that combine aspects of dubstep, UK garage, house, electro house, hip-hop, glitch, drum and bass, and more.
The Wright Pathfinder was a single-decker body of a bus. It had a low-floor. It was made from 1993 to 1995 by Wrightbus. The Pathfinder body was built on the Dennis Lance SLF chassis and the Scania N113CRL chassis. In 1995, The Pathfinder was replaced with the Wright Axcess-Ultralow. Operators. From 1993 to 1995, London Regional Transport ordered 38 Dennis Lance SLFs with Wright Pathfinder bodywork. and 30 Scania N113CRLs with Wright Pathfinder bodywork. They were London's first low-floor buses. They were used on London routes 120 and on 222. From 1993 to 1995, Badgerline, London &amp; Country and Northern General ordered Dennis Lance SLFs with Wright Pathfinder bodywork.
In 1922, the Bolsheviks won the Russian Civil War and set up the Soviet Union (USSR). The USSR succeeded the Russian Empire, which had a centuries-old history of antisemitism, including repeated pogroms. However, antisemitism persisted in the USSR, fluctuating throughout the Cold War. The persecution of Jews in the USSR lasted until the union ceased to exist on December 26, 1991. Under Joseph Stalin (1922 – 1953). Between 1922 and 1953, Joseph Stalin (1878 – 1953) was the leader of the USSR. Despite playing a significant role in defeating Nazi Germany and ending the Holocaust that caused over 6,000,000 Jewish deaths (67% of pre-war European Jews), Stalin launched state campaigns to persecute Soviet Jews. Soviet Jews of professional backgrounds, especially writers, were accused of having "bourgeois Western influences" from 1946 onwards. Anti-cosmopolitan campaign. Soviet state propaganda emphasized the imagined harm posed by the so-called rootless cosmopolitans (Russian: безродный космополит, romanized: "bezrodnyi kosmopolit") with whom Soviet Jews were accused of being associated. The propaganda backed up the "anti-cosmopolitan campaign" between 1948 and 1953, which involved antisemitic purges and executions across the USSR and her satellite states.  The persecution peaked in the Doctors' Plot when Stalin falsely accused Jewish doctors of planning to poison the Soviet leaders based on a medieval antisemitic trope. These came at a time of tension between the newly founded State of Israel and the USSR, when Israel began allying with the United States (US).  As per historian Cathy S. Gelbin, As per literature professor Margarita Levantovskaya, Soviet occupation zone in Germany. Such antisemitic policies extended to the Soviet occupation zone in Germany, which later formed the German Democratic Republic (GDR) (German: "Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR)"), commonly known as the East Germany. American historian Norman Naimark noted that Soviet governors showed a "g
Oak Street is a street in Vancouver. It runs from 6th Avenue in the north end to Oak Street Bridge in the south end. It is 8.4 km long. It is one of the main streets in Vancouver. Canadian Pacific Railway land commissioner and Vancouver city councillor L.A. Hamilton named it Oak Street because of the many trees in the area at the time of construction. He also named many other streets after trees. Oak Street is home to a large Jewish community. From the end of World War I until the 1970s, the Jewish community only continued to grow, with it increasing heavily after the end of World War II. On January 25, 1948, the Schara Tzedeck moved to Oak Street. It is Vancouver's first synagogue and is the oldest synagogue in the city. When housing costs continued to rise, many Jews decided to leave in search of more affordable housing. At the same time, the street saw an increase of Chinese residents. Many hospitals are featured on Oak Street. On the street are the Vancouver General Hospital, British Columbia Children's Hospital, and B.C. Women's Hospital &amp; Health Centre. Oak Street is also home to the VanDusen Botanical Garden. The Oak Street Bridge is connected to Oak Street in the south end. It was officially opened on June 29, 1957. It runs over the north arm of the Fraser River, connecting Vancouver and Richmond. Some of Oak Street is also part of Highway 99. The street runs through the neighbourhoods of Shaughnessy, South Cambie, Oakridge, and Marpole.