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Professor Abraham Van Helsing, M.D., Phd, D.Litt is a character in the book Dracula by Bram Stoker. Dr. Van Helsing trained Dr. John Seward in Amsterdam. Role in the Book. When Dr. Seward isn’t sure how to treat Lucy Westenra, he writes to his Dutch teacher Dr. Abraham Van Helsing and asks for help. Dr. Van Helsing comes from Holland to England and notices that Lucy lost a lot of blood so he keeps her alive with Blood transfusions. Van Helsing doesn’t know how Lucy got so sick. Van Helsing figures out that, even though he’s never heard of people getting sick with what Lucy has, animals that get bitten by bats called vampires get sick with it all the time. Van Helsing tries to find out if there were ever humans who were bitten by vampire bats and he learns that there are legends about people being bitten by vampire bats, dying, and becoming Undead monsters called Nosferatu. Van Helsing gives Lucy garlic and keeps her window closed since he’s afraid that a Nosferatu will find her. When Lucy dies, Van Helsing tries to convince Dr. Seward to cut her head off so she won’t become a Nosferatu but he says no. Then Lucy becomes a Nosferatu and bites a lot of children. When Van Helsing convinces Dr. Seward and his friends that this happened, they attack and kill Lucy. Van Helsing cuts her head off so she will stay dead. Van Helsing says since they killed her while the children she bit were alive, the children won’t become Nosferatu. Van Helsing also says that if they had killed the Nosferatu who bit her before she died, then Lucy would never have become a Nosferatu. After meeting Jonathan and Mina Harker, Van Helsing finds out that the Nosferatu who bit Lucy is the same man who kidnapped Jonathan in Transylvania, whose name is Count Dracula. Van Helsing also thinks that Dracula is Vlad the Impaler and that he became a Nosferatu after he died because when he was alive, he went to the Scholomance and learned
The Violin Concerto No. 1 in A major, Op. 20, by Camille Saint-Saëns is a musical composition for violin and orchestra that was made in 1859. While this concerto is named "No. 1", it was Saint-Saëns' second concerto for the violin, but was made public first. This piece of music was written for violinist Pablo Sarasate, who was only 15 years old at the time.  Instrumentation. The music was made for violin, 2 flutes/piccolo, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, and strings. Structure. The music has one part, labeled "allegro". The music is played for 12 minutes.
Oresteia is a Greek opera by Iannis Xenakis made in 1965 and 1966. The work is based on "Oresteia" by Aeschylus. It is made for a chorus and twelve instrument players and is 50 minutes. Xenakis made two additional parts of the music in the 1980s and 1992. Development. Most of the opera was finished in 1966. It was made for an event in Ypsilanti, Michigan. In the 1980s, Xenakis made a cantata for an additional part, named "Kassandra".  In 1992, Xenakis would make his last part, "La Déesse Athéna" (the goddess Athena). Music and instrumentation. The opera is made for a children's chorus and twelve instrumentalists.
Giannis Klearchou Xenakis (also known as Yannis or Iannis Xenakis; , ; 29 May 1922 – 4 February 2001) was a Greek, French, and Romanian composer and architect Early Life. Giannis Klearchou Xenakis was born in Brăila, Romania. He was born to Klearchos Xenakis, a businessman from Euboea, and Fotini Pavlou from Lemnos, a pianist. He had two brothers named Jason and Kosmas. His parents were both interested in music, and wanted Xenakis to learn more about it. He would learn music at a boarding school and the National Technical University in Athens. In college, Xenakis fought for the National Liberation Front. He later graduated from college.  Xenakis left Greece for Paris as a refugee. He was sentenced in absentia to death in Greece. He came back many years later, once the sentence was ended. Works. Xenakis wrote many musical compositions. This includes thirty two pieces for voice, two ballets, and seventeen solo instrumental pieces.
Studies in Judaism, Christianity and the Religions of India (Arabic: دراسات في اليهودية والمسيحية وأديان الهند; Dirasaat Fi al-Yahudiyaat wa al-Maseehiyaat wa al-Adiyaan al-Hind) is a research book. It is written by Ziaur Rahman Azmi on comparative religion. The book is published by Al-Rushd Library, Riyadh in 2001. The book is divided into two parts, one is Christianity and Judaism (Abrahamic religions), and another is Indian religions (Aryan religions).  Parts. The book is in two part:
Mattias Eriksson (born 17 November 1981 in Sundsvall, Medelpad) is a Swedish archer. He competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics and at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Niklas Eriksson (born 17 November 1981) is a Swedish archer. Eriksson competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Gun Ylva Marianne Haglund (born 10 November 1964) is a Swedish archer. Ivarsson competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
This is a list of famous country musicians that were raised in Texas, USA. "Pages appear in " The following other musicians had at least one number one song or album on country music charts: Kip Moore Jeannie C. Riley Clay Walker. The following other musicians had at least one "top five" song or album on country music charts: Danielle Bradbery, Radney Foster. The following other musicians had at least 11 songs and 7 albums on country music charts: Boxcar Willie.
Tok is a town in Alaska, United States. The population was 1,243 at the 2020 census, slightly lower from 1,258 in 2010.
Strømsgodset Toppfotball is a football club in Drammen, Norway. They compete in the Eliteserien, the first division league for Norway. Strømsgodset was founded on 10 February 1907.
The New 52 is a 2011 DC Comics event marking the relaunch of its entire line with the publication of 52 new comic series, all beginning at #1. The New 52 came out of the "Flashpoint" event. In September, 2011, DC Comics consolidated and relaunched their comic lines, discontinuing some series, and introducing yet other series, resulting in 52 titles, each with a new #1. That consolidation included the incorporation of both the Wildstorm Productions and the reincorporation of certain Vertigo properties into the mainstream DC Universe. The event takes its name from the company's thematic associations with the number 52, which began with the publication of the weekly series "52", in which it was revealed that a Multiverse of 52 parallel realities existed within the DC Universe. New 52 series. DC Comics initiated 52 new ongoing series, featuring characters from the DC Universe, with the goal of showcasing a modernized take on its heroes and villains. Rebooting continuity. The New 52 involved a “soft reboot” of the DC Universe, meaning that while some histories remained intact, much of the storytelling and character arcs were retold, updated, or completely changed. Key titles. Some of the prominent series included "Justice League", "Batman", "Wonder Woman", "Aquaman", and "Green Lantern". "Batman", in particular, received widespread acclaim, especially the story arcs written by Scott Snyder. Artistic changes. The New 52 introduced new artistic styles and approached character designs that reflected contemporary aesthetics, often involving younger, edgier looks for many classic characters. Diverse representation. The initiative aimed to diversify its character lineup, introducing new characters and versions of existing ones, including the new "Green Lantern" Simon Baz and a redesigned Static Shock. Concluding the Initiative. The New 52 lasted until mid-2016, when DC Comics launched the DC Rebirth initiative. Rebirth sought to restore some of the elements of the pre-New 52 continuity while keeping the modernized aspects introduced during The New 52. Cultural impact. The New 52 era had a significant impact on comics and pop culture, influencing adaptations in television, film, and other media, as well as shaping the way superhero stories were told in comics. Overall, The New 52 was a bold strategy that aimed to revitalize DC Comics and engage new audiences, leaving a lasting legacy on the comic book landscape.
Rohan Mehra (born 8 April 1990) is an Indian actor and model, known for his work in films, web series, and television. He gained popularity for his portrayal of Naksh Singhania in the popular television series Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Sameer Kapoor in Sasural Simar Ka. Mehra also became a household name after being a finalist on the reality TV show Bigg Boss 10. Early Life and Education. Rohan Mehra was born on 8 April 1990. He completed his education at St. George's College, Mussoorie, Uttaranchal, where he developed an interest in acting and modeling. Personal Life. Rohan Mehra is known for his versatile acting skills and continues to be active in the entertainment industry, making appearances in films, web shows, and television.
ظ (called Ẓāʾ) is the 17th letter in the Arabic alphabet. It is written as ظ in its isolated form. This letter is used in Arabic and other languages that use the Arabic script. How it sounds. The letter ظ represents a voiced pharyngealized alveolar fricative sound. This means it is pronounced by constricting the throat and making a “z” sound. It is similar to the English “z” but with a deeper, more guttural sound. Example: The word “ظَهر” (ẓuhr) means “back” or “afternoon” in Arabic and is pronounced like “ẓuhr”. Usage in Arabic. Common Words: The letter ظ appears in many common Arabic words. Example: “ظَريف” (ẓarīf) means “nice” or “charming”. Another example: “ظُلم” (ẓulm) means “injustice”. Writing forms. The letter ظ changes its shape depending on its position in a word: Unicode. The letter ظ has special codes in computers: These codes are used to represent the letter in digital text. Arabizi. In Arabizi, a system used to write Arabic using the Latin alphabet and numbers, the letter ظ is represented by the number 6’. This helps people type Arabic sounds on keyboards that do not have Arabic letters.
Clara Marina Brugada Molina (born August 12, 1963) is a Mexican politician who is the head of government of Mexico City since 2024. She is a member of Morena. She was the mayor of the borough of Iztapalapa from 2009 to 2012.
Manuel Ávila Camacho (; 24 April 1897 – 13 October 1955) was a Mexican politician and military leader. He was the President of Mexico from 1940 to 1946.  He served with General Lázaro Cárdenas as his Chief of his General Staff during the Mexican Revolution. He was known as "The Gentleman President" ("El Presidente Caballero"). As president, he pursued "national policies of unity, adjustment, and moderation." During his presidency, he helped fix relations between Mexico and the United States during World War II. Ávila Camacho died at his farm in Huixquilucan, Mexico from heart disease on 13 October 1955, aged 58.
Gibran Rakabuming Raka (born 1 October 1987) is an Indonesian politician and businessperson who has been the 14th and current Vice President of Indonesia since 2024. Before, he was the mayor of Surakarta from 2021 to 2024. He is the oldest child of 7th President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. In the 2024 presidential election, he successfully ran as the vice presidential candidate of Prabowo Subianto.
The Great Indonesia Movement Party (), better known as the Gerindra Party, is a nationalist, right-wing populist political party in Indonesia. It has been the third-largest party in the House of Representatives (DPR). It won 86 seats in the latest election. It is led by the former army general and the president-elect of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto.
Bhoota is a supernatural being. In Indian subcontinental culture and folktales, a bhoota is any ghostly being that often manifests from someone who has died. People of the subcontinent still believe in ghosts because of having many places said to be haunted, like old buildings, forts, and cremation grounds. In Bengali culture, ghosts are important both for Muslims and Hindus. In Pakistan, the term jinn is used for both bhootas and spirits from Arabic and Persian stories. These bhootas can either be ghosts of dead people or jinns from another world. Characteristics of Bhootas. Bhutas are spirits that can change into various animals but generally take human forms. Their feet face backward. They float above the ground because they avoid touching the ground-as the earth is sacred in many Indian traditions. Bhutas do not have a shadow and speak with a nasal voice. They are often seen in white clothes and sometimes live in trees or haunt places where they were killed. A special type of bhoota is called a churel, which is the spirit of a woman who died during pregnancy or childbirth. Churels take the form of women but have feet pointed backward, toes reversed, or some other strange features. They try to attract young men at road crossings or fields and if a man falls for a churel, she may cause his death.
is a Japanese politician who has been the Minister for Foreign Affairs since 2024. He is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. He has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2000.  Iwaya was the Minister of Defense from 2 October 2018 to 11 September 2019.  In September 2024, incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba picked Iwaya as the next Foreign Minister, replacing Yōko Kamikawa.
The , or , is a member of the Japanese cabinet and is the leader of the Japanese Ministry of Defense. The minister of defense is appointed by the Prime Minister and is a member of the National Security Council.
is a Japanese politician who has been the Minister of Defense since 2024. He served in this position before from 2001 to 2002 and from 2014 to 2016.
is a Japanese politician who has been the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications since 2024. He is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party.
The largest elephant bird species, V. titan, was 3 metres (10 feet) tall. The average weight was about 650 kg (1,433 pounds).
is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party. In 2024, he became the Minister of Justice. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 2005 to 2024.
The is a member of the Cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Justice. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan. The current minister is Keisuke Suzuki, who took office on 11 November 2024. List of ministers of justice. 2001–present. &lt;br&gt;
The is a member of the Cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Finance. They are nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan. The current minister is Katsunobu Katō, who took office on 1 October 2024. List of ministers. Postwar (1946–present). &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;
The is a member of the Cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan. The current minister is Seiichiro Murakami, who took office on October 1, 2024. List of ministers for internal affairs and communications (2001–). &lt;br&gt;
The is a member of the Cabinet of Japan. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan. Minister Takamaro Fukuoka took office on 1 October 2024. List of ministers of health, labour and welfare (2001–). &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;
is a Japanese politician who has been the Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare since 2024. He is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. He has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2005.
is a Japanese politician who was the Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare from 2023 to 2024. He is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. He has been a member of the House of Councillors of Japan since 2012. He has been a member of the Commission for Universal Health by Chatham House and co-chaired by Helen Clark and Jakaya Kikwete.
Toshiko Abe (阿部 俊子, Abe Toshiko; born 19 May 1959) is a Japanese politician who has been the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology since 2024. She is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. She has been a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet since 2005.
The is a member of the Cabinet of Japan. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan. The current minister is Toshiko Abe, who took office on 1 October 2024. List of ministers of education, culture, sports, science and technology (2001–). &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;
is a Japanese politician who has been the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries since 2024. He is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. He has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2005.
The Art Institutes were a private for-profit system of art schools in the United States. They offered programs at the certificate, associate's, bachelors, and master's levels. By 2012, there were 50 campuses with roughly 80,000 enrolled students. It was created in 1969. All remaining Art Institute schools closed on September 30, 2023.
The is a member of the Cabinet of Japan. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan. The current minister is Taku Etō, who took office on 11 November 2024. List of ministers of agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
Virginia College was a private for-profit college. It was located primarily in the southeastern United States. It was founded in 1983. It offered classes, certificates, diplomas, and degrees related to specific professions such as health sciences, information technology, business, office management, and criminal justice. It also offered online degree programs. In December 2018 Virginia College announced all campuses would close citing financial challenges and accreditation issues.
The is a member of the Cabinet of Japan. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan. The current minister is Yoji Muto, who took office on 1 October 2024. List of ministers of economy, trade and industry (2001–). &lt;br&gt;
The Subways are an English rock band. They are from Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. They were formed in 2002. It consists of Billy Lunn, Charlotte Cooper, and Camille Phillips. The band's name comes from a time when brothers Billy Lunn and Josh Morgan and Charlotte Cooper used to hang around the local subway underpass which ran underneath a Welwyn Garden City roundabout.
is a Japanese politician who has been the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry since 2024. He is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). He has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2005.
The Sonics are an American garage rock band from Tacoma, Washington. They were formed in 1960. The band performed several early rock standards such as "Louie, Louie", and "Skinny Minnie" as well as original compositions like "Strychnine", "Psycho", and "The Witch".
The is a member of the Cabinet of Japan. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan. The current minister is Keiichiro Asao, who took office on 1 October 2024. List of ministers of the environment (2001–). &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;
is a Japanese politician who has been the Minister of the Environment since 2024. He is also a member of the House of Councillors since 2022.
The is a member of the Cabinet of Japan. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan. The current minister is Hiromasa Nakano, who took office on 11 November 2024. List of ministers of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism (2001–). &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;
The Meitei people, during their settlement in Bangladesh, constructed numerous brick buildings and temples, particularly during the period of the Seven Years' Devastation (1819-1826). Royal monuments. Manipuri Rajbari (Palace of Gambhir Singh). The Manipuri Rajbari, built by Meitei King Gambhir Singh during the Seven Years' Devastation, was established on a 60-acre area cleared from the Mirja forest. Several remnants of the palace, including one of the two original ponds, remain, although the pond used by the Meitei queens has since been filled in. The palace complex, known as Sanggai-yumpham (meaning "palatial place" in Meitei), was surrounded by seven brick walls. Ruins of these walls are still visible in the area of Konung Leikai (also referred to as Manipuri Rajbari). The Sanathong (meaning "royal gate" in Meitei), which was multi-storied, had stairs on its western side, providing access to its upper level. The gate stands 4 meters tall and 4 meters wide. Two entrance gates are still visible in the existing wall, which measures 22 meters in length, 2.5 meters in height, and 50 cm in thickness. Portions of a rear exit gate also remain intact. The construction materials included bricks of varying sizes, with a special mixture called surki (composed of brick powder, limestone, molasses, and black gram powder) used for binding. These structural remnants continue to stand in the Konung Leikai area. Marjit's Monument. It is believed to mark the settlement of Meitei King Marjit Maharaja at Humerjan in Bhanugach, located in the Moulvibazar district, which is known as Konung Leikai by the Meiteis. Some remnants of brick walls and houses are still visible today. The remains of the house attributed to Marjit consist of six rooms, with a total area of 15 meters in breadth and 21 meters in length. The crumbling walls of the house are 50 cm thick and are situated on the western side of
is a Japanese politician. He is a member of the New Komeito Party. He has been a member of the House of Representatives since 1993. In 2024, he became the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for a short time.
The is a member of the cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Digital Agency. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister. It began operations on 1 September 2021 during the Fumio Kishida government.
The royal marriage alliances between the Meitei royal family, Ningthouja dynasty () of Manipur kingdom and the of Tripura kingdom brought good relationship between the two states as well as assimilation of the two cultures. The Tripuri kings married not only the Meitei princesses but also many other ladies of commoners' families of Meitei community (alias Manipuri ethnicity). Meitei queens were remembered for their contributions to the development of the Tripuri society. So, they were given high status in the royal house of Tripura. Early queens. Unnamed queen. The first historically recorded matrimonial alliances between the Meitei kingdom and Tripura kingdom is mentioned in the Tripuri royal chronicle of "Sri Rajmala". According to the book, Tripuri King Taidakshin, who was the grandson of King Trilochana, married a Meitei princess in 5th century CE. However, names of the princess as well as of her father was not mentioned. Queen Yangnu. Cheitharol Kumbaba (), the Meitei royal chronicle of Manipur kingdom, mentioned that in 1609, a lady named Yangnu () of the Akhoicham family (), who was the wife of a Tripuri King went to her country. However, there were little details on the marriage. Maharani designated queens. Queen Hariseswari. Hariseswari () was the wife of Tripuri King Rajdhar Manikya II (1785–1804) and the daughter of Meitei King Bhagyachandra  () alias Joy Singh () (1759-1761; gap ;1763-1798). King Bhagyachandra went for pilgrimages to many holy and sacred places of India. On his way, he visited and stayed in Agartala, the Tripuri capital, for few days. During his stay, he offered his daughter, princess Hariseswari, hand in marriage to Tripuri King Rajdhar Manikya II. This marriage brought cordial relations between the two kingdoms. The Meitei king then left Tripura for his further pilgrimage. Meitei Queen Harisesw
Takuya Hirai is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP. He has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2000. He was the 1st Minister for Digital Transformation from September 2021 to October 2021.
is a Japanese politician who has been the Minister for Digital Transformation since 2024. He has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2005. He is member of the Liberal Democratic Party.