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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushland%20Beach%2C%20Queensland

Bushland Beach, Queensland

Bushland Beach is a coastal suburb in the northern beaches area of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the Bushland Beach had a population of 6,181 people. Geography The suburb is bounded to the north by the Coral Sea with the sandy Bushland Beach () extending along the coastline, to the north-east by the Bohle River, to the east by Stony Creek (a tributary of the river), and to the south by Mount Low, which rises above sea level (). History The suburb of Bushland Beach was excised from the suburb of Mount Low. The name Bushland Beach was originally used as an estate name. Bushland Beach is Townsville's only master planned beachside community, developed by the Sunland Group and it is known as one of the fastest growing suburbs in Townsville. In the , Bushland Beach had a population of 6,181 people. Education There are no schools in Bushland Beach. The nearest government primary school is North Shore State School in neighbouring Burdell to the south-east. The nearest government secondary school is Northern Beaches State High School in Deeragun to the south. Amenities Bushland Beach is also home to its very own shopping centre which is anchored by a Coles as well as dominos, a dollar store, medical centre, two liquor stores, pharmacy, two hairdressing salons, real estate agent, pool shop and a cafe. In the future, the shopping centre will be extended which will include a Supa IGA and more specialty stores and a school has been proposed to be constructed in the near future. Bushland Beach is home to the Bushland Beach Tavern, which is owned by the LH Group. Fishing, swimming and water activities are popular. The beach is well serviced with playgrounds, skatepark, and barbecue facilities . There are a number of parks in the suburb, including: Bushland Beach Park () Ocean Park Drive Park () There is a boat ramp and floating walkway on Marina Drive which gives access to Stony Creek off Bohle River (). It is managed by the Townsville City Council. Transport The Route 33 Bus or Bushland Beach Bus as it is better known, services the area every day of the year, except for weekends and public holidays. References External links Suburbs of Townsville Coastline of Queensland

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%20IPP%20Open%20%E2%80%93%20Singles

2014 IPP Open – Singles

Jarkko Nieminen was the defending champion, but he lost in the first round to Jürgen Zopp, who won the title, defeating Dudi Sela in the final, 6–4, 5–7, 7–6(8–6). Seeds Draw Finals Top half Bottom half References Main Draw Qualifying Draw IPP Open - Singles 2014 Singles

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drayton%20Island%20Ferry

Drayton Island Ferry

The Drayton Island Ferry is an auto ferry that crosses the St. Johns River in Putnam County, Florida, connecting Georgetown on the eastern bank with Drayton Island, located in the middle of the river at the north end of Lake George. It provides the only public access to the island. History The Drayton Island Ferry provides the only access for vehicles to Drayton Island. Residents of the island petitioned for the establishment of a ferry service in 1939; operations began in 1943. The original ferry barge sank at its moorings on January 12, 1956; although it was salvaged and returned to service, a replacement, measuring by , was acquired from J.H. Coppedge and Co. in Jacksonville for $6,793. A safety inspection of the ferry was carried out in 1963 after reports were received that 40 people had been carried on some trips; the ferry's passenger limit was set at six. In 1968 the ferry received an $1800 subsidy from Putnam County for its operations; overall the ferry had cost $4129 to the county to operate over the previous year, while in 1965 it had produced $2,267 in toll revenue. Repairs to the ferry landing were proposed in the early 1980s, with a proposal for the establishment of a special taxing district to provide funding, but were rejected as unneeded; questions were raised about the financial management of the operation at the time. Operations The ferry is currently operated by Putnam County, Florida; capable of transporting two vehicles per trip, there is a $9 toll for passage to the privately owned island. The ferry, which consists of a tugboat and barge combination, is located near daymarker No. 70 on the river. It nominally runs three times daily; however, the schedule is considered flexible. References Citations Bibliography Ferries of Florida Crossings of the St. Johns River Transportation in Putnam County, Florida 1943 establishments in Florida

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papilliconus

Papilliconus

Papilliconus is an extinct genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Conidae. Species Species within the genus Papilliconus include: † Papilliconus papillatus Tracey & Craig, 2017 † Papilliconus radulfivillensis Tracey & Craig, 2017 References Tracey S., Craig B., Belliard L. & Gain O. (2017). One, four or forty species? - early Conidae (Mollusca, Gastropoda) that led to a radiation and biodiversity peak in the late Lutetian Eocene of the Cotentin, NW France. Carnets de Voyages Paléontologiques dans le Bassin Anglo-Parisien. 3: 1-38. Conidae

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public%20domain%20%28disambiguation%29

Public domain (disambiguation)

Public domain refers to works whose intellectual property rights have expired, have been forfeited, or are inapplicable. Public domain may also refer to: Public domain (land), lands maintained by a public entity that cannot be sold, since they are considered to belong to the whole community Public Domain (film), 2003 Canadian film Public Domain (band), a Scottish dance music act Public Domain (album), a 2000 album by Dave Alvin The Public Domain (film), a 2015 drama film See also Commons:Help:Public domain, for help with tagging Wikimedia Commons files as public domain Public-access television, a form of non-commercial mass media

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry%20Blackall

Henry Blackall

Sir Henry William Butler Blackall QC (19 June 1889 – 1 November 1981) was an Irish lawyer and judge. He served as Attorney General of two British colonies in the mid 20th Century and served as Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago and Chief Justice of Hong Kong. His last position before retirement was as President of the West African Court of Appeal. Early life Blackall was born in Limerick, the son of Henry Blackall of Garden Hill, County Limerick, and Isabella Emily Butler. His father was a solicitor and member of the Council of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland. On his mother's side, he was a member of the Dunboyne family. Blackall was educated at Stonyhurst College. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree and Bachelor of Laws (1st place) from Trinity College, Dublin. He was called to the Irish Bar in 1912. He served in World War I from 1914 to 1918. Legal appointments In 1919, Blackall was appointed Crown Counsel in Kenya and a member of the Legislative Council in 1920. In 1923, he was appointed Crown Counsel in Nigeria. He served in Nigeria until 1931 and acted as solicitor general for various periods. He then served as Attorney General in Cyprus from 1932 to 1936 and then in the Gold Coast from 1936 to 1943. He was made a Queen's Counsel while serving in Cyprus. In 1943 he was appointed Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago and President of the West Indian Court of Appeal. At the end of World War II, in 1946, he was appointed Chief Justice of Hong Kong replacing Sir Atholl MacGregor. In 1948, he was appointed President of the West African Court of Appeal. Retirement Blackall retired in 1951 and pursued his interest in genealogy, writing at least two books on the subject: The Butlers of County Clare and The Galweys & Gallweys of Munster. In 1976 was living in Cyprus. He was conferred an Honorary LLD by Dublin University. He died in 1981 in Nicosia, Cyprus. References 1889 births 1981 deaths English civil servants English judges British colonial judges in Africa Chief Justices of Trinidad and Tobago Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of Hong Kong British Hong Kong judges Knights Bachelor Lawyers awarded knighthoods People educated at Stonyhurst College Gold Coast (British colony) people British Trinidad and Tobago judges British emigrants to Cyprus Attorneys-General of British Cyprus Attorneys General of the Gold Coast (British colony) West Indian Court of Appeal judges West African Court of Appeal judges

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domvile%20baronets

Domvile baronets

Domvile baronets may refer to: Domvile baronets (1686 creation) two baronets, extinct 1768 Domvile baronets (1815 creation) four baronets, extinct 1935 See also Domville baronets Poë-Domvile baronets

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20England

William England

William England (died 1896) was a successful Victorian photographer specialising in stereoscopic photographs. Life Sources disagree on his date of birth, with dates from 1816 to 1830 quoted by different authors. In the 1840s England ran a London daguerreotype portrait studio. In 1854 he joined the London Stereoscopic Company (LSC), where another eminent stereoscopic photographer Thomas Richard Williams was also active at that time. In due course England became the LSC's principal photographer. In 1859 he traveled to America for the LSC and brought back a series of stereoviews of USA and Canada which provided European audiences with some of their first stereoscopic views of North America. In 1862 the LSC paid 3,000 guineas for the exclusive rights to photograph the International Exhibition to be held in South Kensington, London. William England led a team of LSC stereographers, which included William Russell Sedgfield and Stephen Thompson, to produce a series of 350 stereoviews of the exhibition In 1863 England photographed the Dublin International Exhibition, but later that year he left the LSC to work independently. He subsequently traveled around Germany, Switzerland and Italy, producing highly regarded series of views including a much collected series of Alpine views 'published under the auspices of the Alpine Club'. In later years he was active in several photographic organizations including the London Photographic Society and the Photographic Society of Great Britain. In 1886, he was a founding member of the Photographic Convention of the United Kingdom. He died in London in 1896. Notes External links Pioneers of photography 19th-century English photographers 1896 deaths Year of birth missing Photographers from London

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awaiting%20Strange%20Gods%3A%20Weird%20and%20Lovecraftian%20Fictions

Awaiting Strange Gods: Weird and Lovecraftian Fictions

Awaiting Strange Gods: Weird and Lovecraftian Fictions is a collection of dark fantasy and horror short stories by American writer Darrell Schweitzer. It was first published in hardcover and trade paperback by Fedogan & Bremer in September 2015. Summary The collection consists of twenty-two stories of the author, two of them collaborative, together with an introduction by Lovecraftian scholar S. T. Joshi. The pieces were originally published from 1994-2015 in various speculative fiction magazines and anthologies. Contents "Introduction" (S. T. Joshi) "Envy, the Gardens of Ynath, and the Sin of Cain" (from Interzone no. 178, April 2002) "Hanged Man and Ghost" (from The Weird Fiction Review no. 5, November 2014) "Stragglers from Carrhae" (from World War Cthulhu: A Collection of Lovecraftian War Stories, August 2014) "The Eater of Hours" (from Allen K's Inhuman Magazine no. 4, Summer 2009) "The Runners Beyond the Wall" (from Weird Tales v. 66, no. 4, Fall 2012) "On the Eastbound Train" (from Madness on the Orient Express, December 2014) "Howling in the Dark" (from Black Wings: New Tales of Lovecraftian Horror, April 2010) "Sometimes You Have to Shout about It" (from H. P. Lovecraft's Magazine of Horror no. 4, Spring-Summer 2007) "The Head Shop in Arkham" "Innsmouth Idyll" (from Dead But Dreaming 2, June 2011) "Class Reunion" (from Dead But Dreaming 2, June 2011) "Why We Do It" (from Dead But Dreaming, March 2002) "The Warm" (from The Madness of Cthulhu: Volume 1, October 2014) "Spiderwebs in the Dark" (from Black Wings of Cthulhu 3, March 2015) "The Corpse Detective" "Jimmy Bunny" (from Shock Totem 5: Curious Tales of the Macabre and Twisted, October 2012) "The Last of the Black Wind" "In Old Commoriom" (from Deepest, Darkest Eden: New Tales of Hyperborea, August 2013) "The Clockwork King, the Queen of Glass, and the Man with a Hundred Knives" (from Black Wings II: New Tales of Lovecraftian Horror, June 2012) "The Scroll of the Worm" (from The Horror Express no. 2, June 2004) (with Jason Van Hollander) "Those of the Air" (from Cthulhu's Heirs: Tales of the Mythos for the New Millennium, March 1994) (with Jason Van Hollander) "Ghost Dancing" (from Cthulhu's Reign, April 2010) Reception Don D'Ammassa notes that this "collection of Schweitzer’s Lovecraftian stories" displays "differing tones and narrative styles ... [using] a variety of physical and historical settings ... and occasionally ... touches of surrealism to enhance the weird atmosphere." He declares "Hanged Man and Ghost" among his "favorite stories here," with "Innsmouth Idyll" "also quite good," and "Spiderwebs in the Dark" and "The Clockwork King, the Queen of Glass, and the Man with the Hundred Knives" "also worth mentioning." He finds "[e]ven the weakest stories ... entertaining." Reviewing the book in Black Static magazine, Peter Tennant described Awaiting Strange Gods as "a strong collection, one in which the author plays with familiar tropes and ideas, most of the time ringing new changes and making them his own." Notes 2015 short story collections Short story collections by Darrell Schweitzer Fantasy short story collections

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo%20Herv%C3%A1s

Lorenzo Hervás

Lorenzo Hervás y Panduro was a Spanish Jesuit and famous philologist; born at Horcajo, 1 May 1735; died at Rome, 24 August 1809. He is one of the most important authors, together with Juan Andrés, Antonio Eximeno or Celestino Mutis, of the Spanish Universalist School of the 18th century. Biography Having entered the Jesuit order at Madrid, he studied at Alcalá de Henares, devoting himself with special zeal to architecture and linguistics. For a time he taught at the royal seminary in Madrid and at the Jesuit college of Murcia; then he went to the Americas as a missionary and remained there until 1767, when in connection with the abolition of the Jesuits the establishments of the Society were taken away from the order. Hervás now returned to Europe, taking up residence first at Cesena, Italy, then in 1784 at Rome. In 1799 he went back to his native land, but four years later left Spain and lived in Rome for the remainder of his life. He was held in high honour; Pope Pius VII made him prefect of the Quirinal library, and he was a member of several learned academies. In Italy he had a chance to meet many Jesuits who had flocked thither from all parts of the world after the suppression of the order. He availed himself diligently of the exceptional opportunity thus afforded him of gaining information about remote and unknown idioms that could not be studied from literary remains. The results of his studies he laid down in a number of works, first in Italian, and subsequently translated into Spanish. The greatest work of Hervás is the huge treatise on cosmography, "Idea dell' Universo" (Idea of the Universe) (Cesena, 1778–87, in 21 vols. in 4to). It consists of several parts, almost all of which were translated into Spanish and appeared as separate works. Of these the most important, which had appeared separately in Italian in 1784, is entitled "Catálogo de las lenguas de las naciones conocidas, y numeración división y clase de éstas según la diversidad de sus idiomas y dialectos" (Catalog of the languages of the known nations, with a class division and numbering according to the diversity of its languages and dialects) (Madrid, 1800-5 6 vols.). Here Hervás attempts to investigate the origin and ethnological relationship of different nations on the basis of language. The main object of the book, therefore, is not really philological. Volume I covers American races and idioms, volume II those of the islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans; the remaining volumes, devoted to the European languages, are inferior in value to the first two. The American dialects are certainly better described and classified than they had been before; the existence of a Malay and Polynesian speech family is established. For determining affinity in languages similarity in grammar is emphasized as against mere resemblance in vocabulary. While there were gross errors and defects in the work, it is conceded that it presented its materials with scholarly accuracy and thus proved useful to later investigators. Other parts of the work to appear separately in Italian and later in Spanish were "Virilità dell' Uomo" (Manhood of Men) (4 vols., 1779–80); "Vecchiaja e morte dell' Uomo" (Old age and death of Man) (1780); "Viaggio estatico al Mondo planetario" (Ecstatic Journey around the World) (1780); "Storia della Terra" (The History of Earth) (1781–83, 6 vols.); "Origine, formazione, mecanismo ed armonia degl' idiomi" (Origin, formation, mechanics and harmony of Languages) (1785); "Vocabolario, Poliglotto, con prolegomeni sopra più de CL lingue" (Vocabulary, Multilingualism, with introduction to more than 150 languages) (1787); "Saggio practicco delle Lingue con prolegomeni e una raccolta di orazioni dominicali in più di trecento lingue e dialetti" (Wise Language practice with introduction and a collection of dominical prayers in more than three hundred languages and dialects) (1787). Hervás also wrote a number of educational works for deaf mutes, the most notable being "La Escuela Española de Sordo-mudos ó Arte para enseñarles á escribir y hablar el idioma español" (The Spanish School of Art for Deaf-mutes, or the Art of teaching to write and speak the Spanish language) (Madrid, 1795), and other works of miscellaneous character, of which we mention "Descripción de los archivos de la corona de Aragón y Barcelona" (Description of the records of the kings of Aragon and Barcelona), etc. (Cartagena, 1801). He also left a number of works that have not been edited: "Historia de la Escritura" (History of Writing); "Paleografía universal" (Universal Paleography); "Moral de Confucio" (the Moral of Confucius); "Historia de las primeras colonias de América" (History of the first American colonies); "El hombre vuelto á la religión" (The man turned to religion), as well as tracts of a controversial or theological nature. Linguistics Some lenguas matrices (language families) listed by Lorenzo Hervás y Panduro are: Tupí, Guaraní, Homagua [Omagua-Campeva], and “Brasile volgare” (Tupí-Guaraní languages) Guaicurú [Kadiweu], Abipón, and Mocobí (Guaicuruan languages) Lule and Vilela (Lule-Vilelan languages) Maipure and Moxa [Moxo] (Arawakan languages) References External links Lorenzo Hervás y Panduro. Polymath Virtual Library, Fundación Ignacio Larramendi 1735 births 1809 deaths People from the Province of Cuenca 18th-century Spanish Jesuits Spanish philologists Linguists from Spain Spanish educators 19th-century Spanish Jesuits Kurdologists Linguists of indigenous languages of South America

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81lvaro%20G%C3%B3mez%20Becerra

Álvaro Gómez Becerra

Álvaro Gómez Becerra (26 December 1771, in Cáceres – 23 January 1855, in Madrid) was a Spanish politician and Prime Minister of Spain in 1843. Álvaro Gómez Becerra was a member of the Progressive Party in Spain. He held important political offices such as Minister of the Justice in 1835-1836 and 1840-1841. Between 19 May and 30 July 1843 he was Prime Minister of Spain, until he was replaced by Joaquín María López. Sources 1771 births 1855 deaths Prime Ministers of Spain Progressive Party (Spain) politicians Presidents of the Senate of Spain Presidents of the Congress of Deputies (Spain)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hassie

Hassie

Hassie may refer to: Hassie McCoy, a fictional character Hassie Mingeri (born 1953), Namibian footballer Hassie Young (born 1925), Canadian ice hockey player See also Brice Assie (born 1983) Hasse Hassi Hassy

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%20Hermansen

Robert Hermansen

Robert Hermansen (born 1939 in Botne) is a Norwegian businessperson. He is a former chief executive of Store Norske Spitsbergen Kulkompani. He has been chairman of Troms Kraft since 2008. He has also chaired the board of the Regional Development Fund. In 2011, B. Thorsen of Økokrim reported that Hermansen had confessed to formal charges of corruption. At his trial, he confessed to formal charges of corruption on 23 September 2011. He was sentenced to 2 years in prison, by Nord-Troms District Court on 3 October 2011. His brother is Tormod Hermansen. References 1939 births Living people People from Vestfold Norwegian chief executives Prisoners and detainees of Norway Norwegian prisoners and detainees Norwegian white-collar criminals

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriophara%20leucosta

Agriophara leucosta

Agriophara leucosta is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1893. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from South Australia. The wingspan is 24–27 mm. The forewings are ashy-grey-whitish and the costal edge snow-white throughout, as well as a faint short oblique blackish streak from the costa at one-fourth, and another similar before the middle. There is an indistinct longitudinal streak from near the base to above the anal angle and a curved series of faint blackish dots from the costa at three-fourths to the anal angle parallel to hind margin. The hindwings are grey, darker in females. References Moths described in 1893 Agriophara Moths of Australia

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This%20Blinding%20Absence%20of%20Light

This Blinding Absence of Light

This Blinding Absence of Light () is a 2001 novel by the Moroccan writer Tahar Ben Jelloun, translated from French by Linda Coverdale. Its narrative is based on the testimony of a former inmate at Tazmamart, a Moroccan secret prison for political prisoners, with extremely harsh conditions. Plot The plot is based around the events following the second failed coup d'etat against the late Hassan II of Morocco in August 1972. The protagonist is a prisoner in Tazmamart, who, despite being a fictional character, is based on accounts of the prisoners who survived their incarceration there. The plot focuses on how prisoners who were kept in the extremely harsh conditions of Tazmamart survived, through religious devotion, imagination and communication. The prisoners spent their sentences in cells that are described as being only five foot in height and ten foot long. The prisoners in the novel are not actively tortured, but are fed poorly and live without light. Reception Maureen Freely reviewed the book for The Guardian, and wrote that "it defies any expectations you might have built up from [knowing about Tazmamart]. It refuses the well-meaning but tired and ultimately dehumanising conventions of human rights horror journalism; it is not a political tract.... Although it is technically a novel, it is a novel stripped, like its subject, of all life's comforts." Freely wrote about the main character that "there is something Beckettian about his limited environment and studied hopelessness", and compared his literary voice to "the language of Islamic mysticism". Freely ended the review: "It is, despite its dark materials, a joy to read." The novel received the International Dublin Literary Award in 2004. See also 2000 in literature Moroccan literature References 2001 novels Éditions du Seuil books French-language novels Human rights abuses in Morocco Moroccan novels Novels set in Morocco Novels set in the 1970s Works by Tahar Ben Jelloun

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sendal

Sendal

Sendal, cendal or sandal is a thin and light silk material, chiefly used to make ceremonial clothing, church vestments, and banners. The word derives from Greek σινδων (sindōn), "fine linen"; the old French word is cendal. The word often describes a fabric woven of a linen warp and a silk weft. References Woven fabrics Silk

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishopstone

Bishopstone

Bishopstone, a place name meaning 'Bishop's estate', may refer to: Places England Bishopstone, Buckinghamshire Bishopstone, East Sussex Bishopstone, Herefordshire Bishopstone, Salisbury, Wiltshire Bishopstone, Swindon, Wiltshire People Cyril Asquith, Baron Asquith of Bishopstone (1890–1954), English judge and law lord See also Bishopston (disambiguation) Bishopton (disambiguation)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chafil%20Cheucarama

Chafil Cheucarama

Chafil Cheucarama M. is a Wounaan artist and illustrator from Darién Province, Panama. Early life As a child Cheucarama watched his father carved intricate zoomorphic sculptures. He began carving tagua seeds, known as "vegetable ivory", as well. The linguist Ron Binder noticed Cheucarama's artistic skills in the village of Aruza in the early 1970s. The teenager carved representational toys from balsa wood. Binder invited Cheucarama to move to Alcalde Díaz, where the young man was able to take art classes. Later he earned a degree in graphic design. Art career The historian Reina Torres de Araúz hired Cheucarama to illustrate several of his books. He was selected as "Panama's best illustrator." Representing the Americas, he won first place in an OAS Children's Book Fair in Italy in 1994. Besides drawing with pen and ink, Cheucarama also paints in acrylics. He is regarded as one of the most prominent artists in the Wounaan community. In 1998, Cheucarama was part of the show, "Tributo a la Patria" (Tribute to the Homeland). In 2010, he exhibited at the Galería Manuel E. Amador in the University of Panama, as part of the group exhibit, "Expo Docente." Personal The artist's son, Lanky Cheucarama is a notable tagua seed carver and a zookeeper at the Summit Zoo for the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project. Chafil Cheucarama's cousin, Selerino Cheucarama is a respected sculpture working in cocobolo wood and tagua seeds. Published work Peña, Toño and Chafil Cheucarama M. Jãga wounaanau hãwãrr t'õojẽ: La pesca entre los wounaan. Panama. 1979. Chindío Peña Ismare and Chafil Cheucarama M. Estudiante majepienau nem hĩgkʼatarr: cuentos y experiencias de algunos estudiantes de Majé en woun meu. Panama: Instituto Nacional de Cultura, 1980. Ton̋o Pen̋a and Chafil M. Cheucarama. La Cestería, Un Trabajo Femenino (The Basketry of the Waunana Women). Panama: Instituto Nacional de Cultura, 1980. Chafil Cheucarama M.; Ronald Binder; Phillip Lee Harms; Chindio Pena Ismare. Vocabulario Ilustrado: Wounmeu, Espanol, Epena Pedee. Bogotá: Asociacion Instituto Linguistico de Verano, 1995. . Gilma A Guerra de López; Chafil Cheucarama M. El árbol y el ruiseñor y otros cuentos. Panamá : Instituto Nacional de Cultura, 1995. Juvenile fiction. References Books Callaghan, Margo M. Darién Rainforest Basketry. 4th Ed. Sun Lakes, AZ: HPL Enterprises, 2009. . Further reading "Chafil Cheucarama, Jungle Artist, Named Panama's Best Illustrator." Notes on Literacy. Number 33, 1981. External links "Humble Tree Delivers a Dark Surprise," with illustrations by Chafil Cheucarama Embera-Wounaan Living people Panamanian artists Panamanian people of indigenous peoples descent Latin American artists of indigenous descent Year of birth missing (living people) People from Darién Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kripa%20Sadan%20High%20School

Kripa Sadan High School

Kripa Sadan High School is a primary and secondary school in Latur, Maharashtra, India. It was built by Fatima Sister. High schools and secondary schools in Maharashtra Education in Latur | Founded : 1985 | Founder :Father Francis Xavier Kroot |Principal :Leeda Rodriguez No. Of floor :3 | Mid day service : No | School hour for students :5

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20highways%20numbered%2018A

List of highways numbered 18A

The following highways are numbered 18A: Canada Prince Edward Island Route 18A United States County Road 18A (Union County, Florida) Nebraska Spur 18A Nevada State Route 18A (former) New York State Route 18A (former) County Route 18A (Otsego County, New York) County Route 18A (Washington County, New York) Oklahoma State Highway 18A

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arslanl%C4%B1%2C%20Erdemli

Arslanlı, Erdemli

Arslanlı (formerly Akkuyu) is a village in Erdemli district of Mersin Province, Turkey. At it is north west of Erdemli and west of Mersin. The population of the village was 548 as of 2012. The village is at the junction of village roads from Erdemli, one to north and one to west. (The road to west leads to some ruins of the ancient ages.) Thus the village is a convenient place as a stop for passengers to other villages and there are a number of self-service kebab shops (known as Kendin pişir kendin ye). Major economic activity is farming. References Villages in Erdemli District

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LibGDX

LibGDX

libGDX is a free and open-source game-development application framework written in the Java programming language with some C and C++ components for performance dependent code. It allows for the development of desktop and mobile games by using the same code base. It is cross-platform, supporting Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Android, iOS, BlackBerry and web browsers with WebGL support. History In the middle of 2009 Mario Zechner, the creator of libGDX, wanted to write Android games and started developing a framework called AFX (Android Effects) for this. When he found that deploying the changes from Desktop to Android device was cumbersome, he modified AFX to work on the Desktop as well, making it easier to test programs. This was the first step toward the game framework later known as libGDX. In March 2010 Zechner decided to open-source AFX, hosting it on Google Code under the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL). However, at the time he stated that "It's not the intention of the framework to be used for creating desktop games anyway", intending the framework to primarily target Android. In April, it got its first contributor. When Zechner created a Box2D JNI wrapper, this attracted more users and contributors because physics games were popular at the time. Many of the issues with Android were resolved because of this. Because many users suggested switching to a different license due to LGPL not being suitable for Android, libGDX changed its license to the Apache License 2.0 in July 2010, making it possible to use the framework in closed-source commercial games. The same month its phpBB forum was launched. Due to issues with Java Sound the audio desktop implementation switched to OpenAL in January 2011. Development of a small image manipulation library called Gdx2D was finished as well, which depends on the open source STB library. The rest of 2011 was spent adding a UI library and working on the basics of a 3D API. At the start of 2012 Zechner created a small helper library called gdx-jnigen for easing the development of JNI bindings. This made it possible for the gdx-audio and gdx-freetype extensions to be developed over the following months. Inspired by Google's PlayN cross-platform game development framework that used Google Web Toolkit (GWT) to compile Java to JavaScript code, Zechner wrote an HTML/JavaScript backend over the course of several weeks, which allowed libGDX applications to be run in any browser with WebGL support. After Google abandoned PlayN, it was maintained by Michael Bayne, who added iOS support to it. libGDX used parts of this work for its own MonoTouch-based backend. In August 2012 the project switched its version control system from Subversion to Git, moving from Google Code to GitHub. However, the issue tracker and wiki remained on Google Code for another year. The main build system was also changed to Maven, making it easier for developers with different IDEs to work together. Because of issues with the MonoTouch iOS backend Niklas Thernig wrote a RoboVM backend for libGDX in March 2013, which was integrated into the project in September. From March to May 2013 a new 3D API was developed as well and integrated into the library. In June 2013 the project's website was redone, now featuring a gallery where users can submit their games created with libGDX. more than 3000 games have been submitted. After the source code migration to GitHub the year before, in September 2013 the issue tracker and wiki were also moved there from Google Code. The same month the build and dependency management system was switched from Maven to Gradle. After a cleanup phase in the first months of 2014 libGDX version 1.0 was released on 20 April, more than four years after the start of the project. In 2014 libGDX was one of the annual Duke's Choice Award winners, being chosen for its focus on platform-independence. In April 2016 it was announced that libGDX would switch to Intel's Multi-OS Engine on the iOS backend after the discontinuation of RoboVM. With the release of libGDX 1.9.3 on 16 May 2016 Multi-OS is provided as an alternative, while by default the library uses its own fork of the open source version of RoboVM. libGDX Jam From 18 December 2015 to 18 January 2016 a libGDX game jam was organized together with RoboVM, itch.io and Robotality. From initially 180 theme suggestions "Life in space" was chosen as the jam's main theme, and 83 games were created over the course of the competition. Release versions Architecture libGDX allows the developer to write, test, and debug their application on their own desktop PC and use the same code on Android. It abstracts away the differences between a common Windows/Linux application and an Android application. The usual development cycle consists of staying on the desktop PC as much as possible while periodically verifying that the project still works on Android. Its main goal is to provide total compatibility between desktop and mobile devices, the main difference being speed and processing power. Backends The library transparently uses platform-specific code through various backends to access the capabilities of the host platform. Most of the time the developer does not have to write platform-specific code, except for starter classes (also called launchers) that require different setup depending on the backend. On the desktop the Lightweight Java Game Library (LWJGL) is used. There is also an experimental JGLFW backend that is not being continued anymore. In Version 1.8 a new backend was introduced, intended to replace the older backend. The HTML5 backend uses the Google Web Toolkit (GWT) for compiling the Java to JavaScript code, which is then run in a normal browser environment. libGDX provides several implementations of standard APIs that are not directly supported there, most notably reflection. The Android backend runs Java code compiled for Android with the Android SDK. For iOS a custom fork of RoboVM is used to compile Java to native iOS instructions. Intel's Multi-OS Engine has been provided as an alternative since the discontinuation of RoboVM. Other JVM languages While libGDX is written primarily in Java, the compiled bytecode is language-independent, allowing many other JVM languages to directly use the library. The documentation specifically states the interoperability with Ceylon, Clojure, Kotlin, Jython, JRuby and Scala. Extensions Several official and third-party extensions exist that add additional functionality to the library. gdxAI An artificial intelligence (AI) framework that was split from the main library with version 1.4.1 in October 2014 and moved into its own repository. While it was initially made for libGDX, it can be used with other frameworks as well. The project focuses on AI useful for games, among them pathfinding, decision making and movement. gdx freetype Can be used to render FreeType fonts at run time instead of using static bitmap images, which do not scale as well. Box2D A wrapper for the Box2D physics library was introduced in 2010 and moved to an extension with the 1.0 release. packr A helper tool that bundles a custom JRE with the application so end users do not have to have their own one installed. Notable games Drag Racing: Streets Ingress (before it was relaunched as Ingress Prime) Slay the Spire Delver HOPLITE Deep Town Sandship Unciv Mindustry Space Haven Pathway Halfway Riiablo Mirage Realms Raindancer PokeMMO Zombie Age 3 Epic Heroes War Shattered Pixel Dungeon Hair Dash Antiyoy See also References External links Audio libraries Cross-platform free software Free 3D graphics software Free computer libraries Free game engines Free graphics software Free software programmed in Java (programming language) Graphics libraries Java APIs Java (programming language) libraries OpenGL Software using the Apache license Video game development software Video game engines

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koniec%2C%20Lublin%20Voivodeship

Koniec, Lublin Voivodeship

Koniec (translation: The End) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Stary Zamość, within Zamość County, Lublin Voivodeship, in eastern Poland. It lies approximately east of Stary Zamość, north of Zamość, and south-east of the regional capital Lublin. The village has a population of 860. References Koniec

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob%20Heatlie

Bob Heatlie

Bob Heatlie (born 1946) is a Scottish songwriter and producer who has collaborated with many leading music industry figures. He has been successful in producing musical scores for the television entertainment industry. Background He started learning the saxophone from his father when he was six years old. He later played drums in his father's band. Chart hit songs His most successful and prominent songs are "Japanese Boy" and "Merry Christmas Everyone", both substantial 1980s pop chart hits across Europe and beyond. "Japanese Boy" (released by the German label Hansa) was a novelty hit recorded by Aneka. It sold in excess of 4.5 million copies. Heatlie wrote "Cry Just A Little Bit" in 1983 and "Breaking Up My Heart" for Shakin' Stevens in 1985. Heatlie wrote "Merry Christmas Everyone", a Christmas no 1 in 1985. "Merry Christmas Everyone" has since become an annual mainstay of radio airplay in and around the December holidays. He wrote the song in the middle of a heatwave during the summer. Heatlie also wrote an album track "Woman (What Have You Done To Me) for Shaky on the 1988 album "A Whole Lotta Shaky". A remixed version of the same song was featured within The Shakin' Stevens release "The Epic Masters Box Set" in 2009. Heatlie also co-produced and remixed nine songs on Shaky's album "A Whole Lotta Shaky". The last single Heatlie worked on with Shaky was the single "Radio" which featured Roger Taylor from Queen. Personal life One of the partners of Bob Heatlie was Hungarian singer Eva Csepregi, lead-vocalist of famous disco-band "Neoton Família". Bob Heatlie produced her solo albums from 1985–1992; these were released in Europe and South Korea and were popular in USSR and Asia. In 1992 Eva and Bob had a son, David. Current status In later years, Heatlie concentrated on doing musical compositions for children's television. He also composed the music for the documentary series Worlds Apart and the television special The Curious Case of Santa Claus. Songwriting credits Solo Aneka – "Japanese Boy" (single, 8 August 1981, UK No. 1) Cliff Richard – "Locked Inside Your Prison" (album track on Silver, October 1983, UK No. 7) Shakin' Stevens – "Cry Just a Little Bit" (single, 5 November 1983, UK No. 3) Shakin' Stevens – "Breaking Up My Heart" (single, 2 March 1985, UK No. 14) Shakin' Stevens – "Merry Christmas Everyone" (single, 7 December 1985, UK No. 1) Ann Turner – "Too Hot to Handle" (runner-up in the UK's Song For Europe Eurovision Song Contest selection TV programme, 1987) Shakin' Stevens – "Woman (What Have You Done to Me)" (album track on "A Whole Lotta Shaky" 1988) With Gordon Campbell Local Hero – "Why Don't You" (B-side to the single "Daydream Believer") Anya – "Moscow Nights" (single, 1985) Shakin' Stevens – "Radio" (single, 10 October 1992, UK No. 37) For TV Professor Bubble theme tune. The Trap Door (children's animated television series) theme tune. Vocals performed by Zygott. Little Robots (2003) Kipper (1997–2000) Bob the Builder (1997 pilot) Sheeep (2000) Anthony Ant (1999) Percy the Park Keeper (1997–1998, 1999–2000) Composed with David Pringle Fun House theme tune Wheel of Fortune theme tune References External links Official Shakin' Stevens website 1946 births Living people Scottish songwriters Scottish record producers Musicians from Edinburgh

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Women on Web

Women on Web (WoW) is a Canadian non-profit organization that advocates for and facilitates access to contraception and safe abortion services to protect women's health and lives. People who need access to safe abortion or contraception can have an online consultation at Women on Web website. Women on Web program is a website available in 16 languages, including Arabic, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and Turkish. The organization was founded by Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, a Dutch physician, in 2005. Research shows that if safe abortions are not available, women will voluntarily risk their health and lives to have unsafe abortions from unqualified persons in unhygienic conditions. Women on Web's goal is to make safe abortion care accessible for all women and pregnant people, free from shame and stigma by providing access to safe telemedicine abortions. Self-managed medical abortion is done with mifepristone and misoprostol provided by a health care provider at home before the 12th week of pregnancy.<ref A 2008 study published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology found that women are capable of self‐administering mifepristone and misoprostol at home without a doctor physically visiting them, provided proper information and instructions are given. Since February 2022 Women on Web has provided abortion pills in advance of unwanted pregnancies: "With the help of this new service, women can request abortion pills in advance and take them as soon as they discover they are pregnant. Women on Web's medical team will prescribe the abortion pills to people who are not yet pregnant but who anticipate that they may need them in the future". Research Several scientific studies on the outcome of abortions and the experiences of women who have used the Women on Web service have proven that abortion via telemedicine is safe, highly effective and acceptable to women. This has been confirmed by the World Health Organization which has recognized that abortions done with the help of Women on Web are considered safe. Women on Web has also researched data from women in countries where abortion is not legally restricted to highlight the barriers in access to safe abortion services. Research from countries such as the UK, the Netherlands, Hungary and the USA has shown that women face obstacles to access abortion services when these services are only available in clinics or hospitals. Censorship Women on Web’s websites are censored in several countries but there are ways to access their online consultation for abortions even if the main website unavailable. Women on Web maintains several local language websites to circumvent online censorship and expand access to their service. Please see the list of websites below: in South Korea: https://abortion.kr/ in Saudi Arabia: https://ijhad.org/ in Turkey: https://haplarlakurtaj.org/ in Spain: https://comoabortar.org/ in Poland, https://aborcja-polska.org/ in Indonesia, https://aborsionline.org/ in Malaysia, https://pengguguran.org/ People can also email Women on Web and their help desk can send the consultation form via email. See also Women on Waves Aid Access References WHO Publication List: Unsafe Abortion External links Official Women on Web website Feminist websites Abortion-rights organisations in the Netherlands Women's websites

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20Adventurous%20Captain

The Adventurous Captain

The Adventurous Captain (Spanish: El capitán aventurero) is a 1939 Mexican film. It stars Carlos Orellana. External links 1939 films Mexican films 1930s Spanish-language films Mexican black-and-white films Mexican musical films 1939 musical films

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaroomba%2C%20Queensland

Yaroomba, Queensland

Yaroomba is a coastal suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Yaroomba had a population of 1623 people. Geography The eastern boundary of the suburb is a long strip of sandy beach. The land rises from sea level in the east to approximately in the west. The Palmer Coolum Resort and Golf Course occupies about half the suburb, . The remainder is residential housing. The David Low Way traverses the suburb from north-east to south-east. History The suburb began life as a housing estate named Coronation Beach in 1953 in honour of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The name was changed to Yaroomba, a Kabi word which means "surf on the beach", in 1961. In 2007 a piece of hardwood ribbing was found on the beach by Scott Patterson. It was uncovered due to a combination of high tides and rushing creek waters from recent heavy rain. It was part of the shipwrecked Kirkdale. The ship was built in Whitby, England, and was a twin-masted sailing ship about long. It left Launceston in May 1862 bound for Colombo in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) via the Torres Strait; however, after arriving at Cooktown, the captain turned and travelled south again and ran aground off Yaroomba Beach on 19 July 1862. The ship caught fire but the captain and crew members were able to launch a boat and survived. Education There are no schools in Yaroomba, but the suburb is in the catchment for Coolum State School and Coolum State High School in neighbouring Coolum Beach. The closest public library is in Coolum. References External links Suburbs of the Sunshine Coast Region Coastline of Queensland

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feisal%20F.C.

Feisal F.C.

Feisal was an association football club based in Mombasa, Kenya. In 1965 the team has won the Kenyan Premier League and played its home games at the Apostle Grounds. History Performance in CAF competitions References External links Football clubs in Kenya

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans%20Memorial%20Stadium%20%28Cedar%20Rapids%29

Veterans Memorial Stadium (Cedar Rapids)

Veterans Memorial Stadium is a minor league baseball stadium in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is the home field of the Cedar Rapids Kernels of the High-A Central. It is often called New Veterans Memorial Stadium to distinguish it from the original Veterans Memorial Stadium, which existed from 1949 to 2001. Overview Veterans Memorial Stadium is located southwest of downtown Cedar Rapids on Rockford Road. ImOn Ice Arena and Kingston Stadium, home to Kennedy, Jefferson, and Washington high school football, are both adjacent to Veterans Memorial Stadium. Veterans Memorial Stadium has a total seating capacity of 5,300. It has 12 luxury suites and several sections that are reserved for group outings, including a mezzanine terrace in the upper deck behind first base, a pavilion in left field, and a pre-game picnic area. In addition to Kernels games, Veterans Memorial Stadium hosted the Midwest League All-Star Game in 2004, and again in 2016. On July 9, 2005, the stadium hosted its first concert, featuring Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. The American Legion World Series was held there in 2006. It is also occasionally used for high school and college baseball games, including the annual American Rivers Conference baseball tournament. It hosted the annual "Corridor Classic" between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Northern Iowa Panthers until the University of Northern Iowa discontinued its baseball program. The city of Cedar Rapids owns Veterans Memorial Stadium, which was named to honor veterans of all wars, and the city's Veterans Memorial Commission operates and maintains the stadium. The Linn County All Veterans Memorial is located next to the stadium. In March 2004 the Kernels and the city agreed to a new 40-year lease agreement that reduced the ballclub's monthly payments from the original 20-year agreement that they had signed when the new stadium opened. In March 2008 the Kernels sold the naming rights of the playing field to the Dale and Thomas Popcorn Company. The playing field was known as Dale and Thomas Popcorn Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium for the 2008 season. The field was renamed Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium when Perfect Game USA, a baseball scouting company based in Cedar Rapids, bought the naming rights to the field in March 2009 in a five-year contract. In 2017, the stadium won a bid to host the NCAA Division III College World Series from 2019 to 2022, after long time host of the event the Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute, WI chose not to bid on the rights to host the event after 2018. History The original Veterans Memorial Stadium was built in 1949 for the Cedar Rapids Rockets of the Central Association. It later became home to the Cedar Rapids Indians (1950–1952), the Cedar Rapids Raiders (1953–1957), and the Cedar Rapids Braves (1958–1961) of the Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League. From 1962 until its demolition, Cedar Rapids' Midwest League teams—which went through several name changes before becoming the Kernels in 1993—played their home games there. During the 1990s, Veterans Memorial Stadium failed to meet many of Major League Baseball's new standards for minor league parks as newer facilities were opening in other Midwest League cities. On August 15, 2000, Cedar Rapids voters approved a referendum that helped provide some of the money needed to build a new ballpark adjacent to the old one. (Other funds came from the state of Iowa, the Kernels ballclub, and private donations.) The last game at the old Veterans Memorial Stadium was played on August 28, 2001, with the Kernels defeating the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 4–1. The stadium was demolished shortly afterwards and the site now serves as a parking lot for the new stadium. The new Veterans Memorial Stadium was dedicated on April 7, 2002, but that day's scheduled game against the Quad City River Bandits was rained out. The first games were not played until April 9, when the Kernels swept a doubleheader from the River Bandits, 5–4 and 3–0. The ballpark was damaged by a derecho storm which hit Cedar Rapids on August 10, 2020. Damage was estimated at $1 million, with outfield walls, an electronic ribbon advertising board, and a light pole beyond right-center field all blown down. References External links Cedar Rapids Kernels Ballpark Digest's review of Veterans Memorial Stadium Buildings and structures in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Baseball venues in Iowa Sports in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Minor league baseball venues Tourist attractions in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Monuments and memorials in Iowa 2002 establishments in Iowa Sports venues completed in 2002

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euseius%20ricinus

Euseius ricinus

Euseius ricinus is a species of mite in the family Phytoseiidae. References ricinus Articles created by Qbugbot Animals described in 1982

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%20Heineken%20Open

2008 Heineken Open

The 2008 Heineken Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 33rd edition of the event known that year as the Heineken Open, and was part of the ATP International Series of the 2008 ATP Tour. It took place at the ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand, from 5 January through 13 January 2008. Seventh-seeded Philipp Kohlschreiber won the singles title. The field was led by Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) No. 5, Tennis Masters Cup finalist and defending champion David Ferrer, US Open quarterfinalist Juan Ignacio Chela, and 2007 Stockholm quarterfinalist Juan Mónaco. Other top seeds competing were 2007 Vienna semifinalist Juan Carlos Ferrero, recent Adelaide runner-up Jarkko Nieminen, Nicolás Almagro, Philipp Kohlschreiber and Albert Montañés. Finals Singles Philipp Kohlschreiber defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero 7–6(7–4), 7–5 It was Philipp Kohlschreiber's 1st title of the year, and his 2nd overall. Doubles Luis Horna / Juan Mónaco defeated Xavier Malisse / Jürgen Melzer 6–4, 3–6, [10–7] See also 2008 ASB Classic – women's tournament References External links Official website Singles draw Doubles draw Heineken Open Heineken Open, 2008 ATP Auckland Open January 2008 sports events in New Zealand

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United%20States%20v.%20Davis%20%281962%29

United States v. Davis (1962)

United States v. Davis, 370 U.S. 65 (1962), is a federal income tax case argued before the United States Supreme Court in 1962, holding that a taxpayer recognizes a gain on the transfer of appreciated property in satisfaction of a legal obligation. In 1984, "having heard criticism of the Davis/Farid rule for many years," Congress overruled the main holding: Under § 1041(a), no gain or loss shall be recognized by the transferor-spouse (or former spouse, but "only if the transfer is incident to divorce"); as a corollary, §1041(b) provides that transferor's basis shall carry over into the hands of the transferee-spouse. (Thus, for transfers between spouses, §1041(b) overrules the lower-of-cost-or-market rule for determining loss on subsequent sale of a gift, in §1015.) Facts Pursuant to a separation agreement, the taxpayer's (ex-)wife agreed to relinquish any potential claims or marital rights, in exchange for which he transferred to her 1,000 shares of stock in DuPont. These shares had cost him $74,775.37, and had appreciated to $82,250 at the time of the transfer. The government argued that the appreciation should be included in the taxpayer's gross income, viewing the transfer of property as an exchange for the release of an independent legal obligation. The taxpayer argued that the appreciation should not count as gross income, since the transfer was more like a division of property between co-owners than a sale that resulted in gain. Holding The Supreme Court held that the $7,000 appreciation should count as gross income, as "the 'amount realized' from the exchange is the fair market value of the released marital rights, which in this case would be equal to the value of the stock transferred." Further Reasoning The court bolstered its position by arguing that the lower court's ruling (that the value of the released marital rights is indeterminable and therefore, not included in gross income) could prejudice the taxpayer's spouse, as her basis in the shares would not include the $7,000 appreciation, and she would have to include this in her gross income if she decided to sell the shares. Overruled by Congress In response to this decision, Congress enacted Internal Revenue Code § 1041. This statute provides that, generally, "no gain or loss shall be recognized on a transfer of property from an individual to...(2) a former spouse, but only if the transfer is incident to divorce." While this statute overrules the specific holding of Davis, it does not change the general rule—that "a taxpayer recognizes a gain on the transfer of appreciated property in satisfaction of a legal obligation." These legislative changes were regarded by most tax specialists as overdue and welcome, because the Davis/Farid rule had a number of weaknesses: It had been a complicating factor in divorce settlements It resulted in better treatment for residents of community property states (since the Service had held that it would not apply Davis to an equal division of community property) that for residents of common law jurisdictions. It added considerably to the Treasury's enforcement burden—the Treasury ran the risk that gain would be reported by neither spouse, unless it was prepared to audit every substantial property settlement: transferor-spouses sometimes seemed not to know about Davis or to find it counter-intuitive, and hence often omitted to report their taxable gain when property was transferred. By contrast, transferee-spouses, well aware of Farid, almost invariably computed their gain(loss) on subsequent sale by using a basis equal to fair market value at time of receipt. See also List of United States Supreme Court cases, volume 370 Draft-card burning References Further reading External links United States taxation and revenue case law United States Supreme Court cases United States Supreme Court cases of the Warren Court 1962 in United States case law

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey%20Devine

Joey Devine

Joseph Neal Devine (born September 19, 1983) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves and Oakland Athletics. Baseball career Atlanta Braves Devine was the Braves' first selection (27th overall) in the first round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft out of North Carolina State University, where he had set the Wolfpack record for saves with 24 and made the All-Atlantic Coast Conference team three times. After being drafted, Devine spent only two months in the minor leagues, pitching with the Single-A Advanced Myrtle Beach Pelicans and the Double-A Mississippi Braves, before being called up to the major leagues on August 20. He was the first player in his draft class to make his MLB debut. Devine encountered early struggles once being called up to the major leagues, becoming the first pitcher in major league history to allow a grand slam in each of his first two games. Braves manager Bobby Cox showed faith in Devine, however, by including him on the postseason roster despite his pitching only five innings with the big-league club during the regular season. In the 18th inning of Game 4 of the 2005 National League Division Series, Devine gave up a walk-off home run to Houston Astros rookie Chris Burke to end the Braves' season. In , Atlanta planned to have Devine start the season at Triple-A Richmond as the closer, but injuries to Horacio Ramírez and Blaine Boyer forced the Braves to call him up along with fellow reliever Ken Ray. Devine struggled once again, however, pitching a total of one inning in two games against the San Francisco Giants and giving up seven runs on five hits, five walks, and two wild pitches. Devine was optioned back to Richmond afterwards, with Peter Moylan serving as his replacement in Atlanta's bullpen. Devine was called up again in September and continued to pitch in Atlanta until the end of the regular season. Baseball America rated Devine as the Braves' ninth-best prospect entering . Devine spent the majority of the 2007 season at Mississippi, though he was called up by Atlanta several times. On September 22, Devine earned his first major league victory against the Milwaukee Brewers. He finished the 2007 season 1-0 with a 1.08 ERA. Oakland Athletics On January 14, , Devine was traded to the Oakland Athletics along with minor league pitcher Jamie Richmond for center fielder Mark Kotsay. Devine had a breakout season with the Athletics in ; in 45 innings, Devine gave up just 23 hits, walked only 15, struck out 49, held major-league batters to a .148 BA, and finished with a remarkable 0.59 ERA; the lowest ever in MLB history among pitchers with a minimum of 45 innings since ERA became an official statistic in . This record is not officially recognized because the MLB minimum is 50 innings. Devine missed the 2009 season following Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The operation was performed Tuesday, April 21, 2009 by Dr. James Andrews on Devine's ulnar collateral ligament. On December 2, 2009, Devine, avoided arbitration and agreed to a 1-year contract with the Oakland Athletics. Devine remained inactive through the 2010 season while still recovering from the surgery. He finally returned to action in 2011. However, after struggling to find control in a flukish spring training game, Joey Devine was sent down to the A's Minor League Sacramento River Cats to work out the kinks. He instantly regained his 2008 form and commenced to not allow a single earned run over his first 12 innings, striking out a solid 17, giving up only 4 hits, and walking a mere one batter. He was recalled to the Oakland A's Major League Roster on May, 20th 2011. Devines' longest streak of innings without yielding an earned run (33.2 innings) was broken on June 3, 2011, due to inherited runs acquired through reliever Brian Fuentes. After pitching relatively well after his return to the MLB roster in 2011, Devine struggled in late July during his last three outings of that month (Devine attributed control issues to heat and lack of grip during a heat wave in which temps. were over ). On July 22, 2011, he walked three consecutive Yankees, throwing a wild pitch behind Brandon Laird to initiate the latter's debut major-league at-bat. His control issues lead to his being demoted back to Sacramento River Cats on July 28, 2011, despite the fact that many of the earned runs he had acquired to that point were inherited after he stepped off the mound. Prior to his last three outings, Devine was one of the leading pitchers on Oakland's MLB pitching staff statistically: 2.14 ERA and declining, over 9K/9 innings, and high octane pitch speeds of up to 97 MPH, with additional nasty off speed pitch movement in his slider, low hits/outs ratio, hitters average under .200, no homers allowed, and an average walk rate. It was announced on April 10, 2012 that Devine had undergone his second career Tommy John surgery. Devine was placed on the disabled list for the 2012 season. Personal life After leaving baseball, Devine worked for a sports agency, earned a degree from NC State while living in Raleigh, North Carolina and worked as a graduate assistant for the his former college team. In 2017, Devine told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that Brian McCann was still one of his closest friends. , he was married and had three young children. References External links Joey Devine Interview at Baseball Digest Daily 1983 births Living people People from Junction City, Kansas Baseball players from Kansas Major League Baseball pitchers Atlanta Braves players Oakland Athletics players NC State Wolfpack baseball players Myrtle Beach Pelicans players Mississippi Braves players Richmond Braves players Sacramento River Cats players Peoria Javelinas players

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amit%20Shah%20%28mayor%29

Amit Shah (mayor)

Amit Popatlal Shah is an Indian politician who served as the mayor of the city of Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India from 23 October 2005 to 23 April 2008. He is affiliated with the BJP. Presently he is president of BJP, Ahmedabad. After pursuing his LLB from Gujarat Law Society, Shah joined politics. He is municipal Councillor of Vasna. He always won Corporation's election by a large margin. Shah is famous for not accepting MLA's ticket from area called Vejalpur, Ahmedabad which is BJP's seat.. Career Shah is an accountant by profession, and worked at the Ahmedabad District Cooperative bank. He is not to be confused with the Gujarat Home Minister, also named Amit Shah , who was chairman of that bank, and who led the successful campaign to have his colleague and namesake chosen as mayor, over the other BJP contenders. In March 2008, Mayor Shah led a delegation of Ahmedabad leaders to Atlanta, Georgia, to formally apply for his city to be a sister city with the Georgia capital. Shah along with commissioner of Ahmedabad I P Gautam participated Dubai international transport award function and Ahmedabad municipal corporation won award for administration of BRTS under Shah's leadership. He was succeeded as mayor in April by Kanaji Thakor. Shah was director of BRTS, Sabarmati Riverfront Project and Chairman of AMTS. Shah was also president BJP Ahmedabad, under his leadership Bjp won 152 seats in local election. Shah was leader of BJP, Amdavad Muninicipal Corporation from 2019-2021. Personal life Shah's elder son Ruchir married the grand daughter of late Mr. Ashok Bhatt, former speaker and law minister of Gujarat Vidhansabha. Shah has two children, who are based in Ahmedabad. Sunny Shah, younger son belongs to RSS and BJP and he is president of BJYM, Ahmedabad. Shah is currently in charge of BJP Anand district. Shah is municipal councillor of Vasna, and a syndicate member of Gujarat University. References Gujarati people Mayors of Ahmedabad Living people Indian accountants Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Gujarat Year of birth missing (living people)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Th%E1%BB%8D%20X%C6%B0%C6%A1ng%2C%20B%E1%BA%AFc%20Giang

Thọ Xương, Bắc Giang

Thọ Xương is a ward () of Bắc Giang city in Bắc Giang Province, Vietnam. References Communes of Bắc Giang province Populated places in Bắc Giang province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Canfield%20Spencer

John Canfield Spencer

John Canfield Spencer (January 8, 1788May 17, 1855) was an American lawyer, politician, judge and United States Cabinet secretary in the administration of President John Tyler. Early life John Canfield Spencer was born on January 8, 1788, in Hudson, New York. He was the oldest child of Ambrose Spencer, Chief Justice of the New York Supreme Court, and his first wife, Laura Canfield (1768–1807). His sister, Abby Spencer (1790–1839), was married to Albany Mayor John Townsend. His younger brother, William Augustus Spencer (1792–1854), was married to Eleanora Eliza Lorillard (1801–1843), the daughter of Peter Abraham Lorillard. His brother, Ambrose Spencer, Jr., was killed at the Battle of Lundy's Lane. After the death of his mother in 1807, his father married Mary Clinton (1773–1808) in 1808. Mary was the daughter of James Clinton and sister of New York Governor DeWitt Clinton. After Mary's death later that same year, his father remarried again to Katherine Clinton (1778–1837), Mary's sister. He graduated from Union College in 1806, became secretary to New York Governor Daniel D. Tompkins in 1807, studied law in Albany, New York, and was admitted to the bar in 1809. Career After commencing practice in Canandaigua, New York, in 1809, Spencer became a master of chancery in 1811. During the War of 1812, Spencer served in the United States Army where he was appointed brigade judge advocate general for the northern frontier. He was postmaster of Canandaigua, New York in 1814, became assistant attorney general and district attorney for the five western counties of New York in 1815 and was elected a Democratic-Republican to the United States House of Representatives in 1816, serving from March 4, 1817, to March 3, 1819. He was a member of the committee that reported unfavorably on the affairs of the Second Bank of the United States. In 1819, he was the Clintonian candidate for U.S. Senator from New York, but due to a three-cornered contest with Bucktail Samuel Young and Federalist Rufus King, no-one was elected. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1820 to 1822, and was Speaker in 1820. He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1825 to 1828. In 1826, Spencer served as a special prosecutor to investigate the disappearance of William Morgan who was arrested, kidnapped and murdered for exposing secrets kept by Freemasons, thus sparking the Anti-Masonic movement. Spencer sided with the anti-Masons and was the author of a manuscript on Masonic rituals. He was again a member of the New York Assembly from 1831 to 1833 and moved to Albany, New York in 1837. He edited the English edition of Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America and served as Secretary of State of New York from 1839 to 1841. Federal government In 1841, President John Tyler appointed Spencer to be Secretary of War in his administration. As War Secretary, he proposed a chain of posts extending from Council Bluffs, Iowa to the Columbia River. He also recommended that the government adhere to arrangements made by Army commanders in the field for compensation of the Creek Indians, who had been forced to move west of the Mississippi. In 1842, his nineteen-year-old son, Philip Spencer, a midshipman, was executed without court-martial along with two other sailors aboard the brig USS Somers for allegedly attempting mutiny. In 1843, Spencer was appointed Secretary of the Treasury after the resignation of Walter Forward. As Treasury Secretary, he was preoccupied with the tariff and believed that the deficit and other federal expenditures should be funded by duties on imports rather than by internal taxation, something he was forced to announce for the fiscal year in 1843. The expenditures of the treasury had exceeded its receipts and he advocated additional import duties on articles such as coffee and tea. To help fund the federal deficit he engaged in controversial issues of Treasury Notes. He also continued to develop a plan, originally initiated by Forward, for a Board of Exchequer to keep and disburse public funds raised by duties. The Exchequer bill, which reflected continuing interest in some form of independent treasury system, failed due to a political conflict in the United States Congress. On two occasions in 1844, President Tyler nominated Spencer to fill open Associate Justice seats on the Supreme Court. The first failed attempt was in January, when Tyler put forward Spencer as a replacement for the recently deceased Smith Thompson. Tyler made the nomination on January 9; on January 31, the Senate rejected Spencer by a 26–21 vote, mainly due to Whig opposition to the president. Tyler then nominated Spencer to fill Henry Baldwin's seat in June but withdrew his name for that of Reuben Hyde Walworth. As one of few northerners in an administration dominated by southern interests, Spencer had found it increasingly difficult to serve in his cabinet post and resigned as Treasury Secretary in May 1844. Thereafter, he returned to Albany. Personal life In 1809, Spencer married Elizabeth Scott Smith (1789–1868). Together, they were the parents of several children, many of whom died in infancy or under unfortunate circumstances: Mary Natalie Spencer (1810–1886), who married Henry Morris (1806-1854), son of Capt. Richard Valentine Morris and grandson of Lewis Morris, in 1831. Laura Catherine Spencer (1812–1891), who married George W. Clinton (1807–1885), the 12th Mayor of Buffalo who was the son of DeWitt Clinton. Eliza Abby Spencer (1815–1816), who died young. Ambrose Canfield Spencer (1817–1876), who was murdered in Linn, Missouri, in 1876. John Canfield Spencer, Jr. (d. 1845) Philip Spencer (1823–1842), who was executed for mutiny in 1842. DeWitt Clinton Spencer (1830–1836), who also died young. In Canandaigua, he lived for 36 years in a house at 210 Main Street, that was built by General Peter Buell Porter (1773–1844), the United States Secretary of War under John Quincy Adams, in about 1800. He died in Albany, New York, on May 17, 1855. He was interred in Albany Rural Cemetery beside his wife, Elizabeth. Descendants His grandson, through his daughter Mary, was Henry Lewis Morris (b. 1845), who married Anna Rutherfurd Russell, the daughter of Archibald Russell and Helen Rutherfurd (née Watts) Russell. They were the parents of Lewis Spencer Morris (b. 1884). His grandchildren, through his daughter Laura, included Elizabeth Spencer Clinton (1835-1918), Spencer Clinton (1839-1914), Catharine Clinton (1841-1881), and George Clinton (1846-1934). References Notes Sources John Canfield Spencer at the United States Army John Canfield Spencer at the United States Department of the Treasury External links John Canfield Spencer letter, c. 1848–1854, at the New York Public Library |- |- |- |- 1788 births 1855 deaths 19th-century American politicians United States Army personnel of the War of 1812 New York (state) postmasters Burials at Albany Rural Cemetery County district attorneys in New York (state) Democratic-Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives Members of the United States House of Representatives from New York (state) Anti-Masonic Party politicians from New York (state) New York (state) Democratic-Republicans New York (state) lawyers New York (state) state senators New York (state) Whigs Politicians from Albany, New York Politicians from Canandaigua, New York People from Hudson, New York Secretaries of State of New York (state) Speakers of the New York State Assembly Tyler administration cabinet members Union College (New York) alumni United States Army officers United States Secretaries of the Treasury United States Secretaries of War Unsuccessful nominees to the United States Supreme Court Clinton family of New York Lawyers from Albany, New York Military personnel from Albany, New York 19th-century American judges Spencer family of New York

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmed%20Nawaz%20Baloch

Ahmed Nawaz Baloch

Ahmed Nawaz Baloch is a Pakistani politician who is member-elect of the Provincial Assembly of the Balochistan. Political career He was elected to the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan as a candidate of Balochistan National Party (Mengal) (BNP-M) from Constituency PB-30 (Quetta XII) in 2018 Pakistani general election. He received 10,102 votes and defeated Mir Atta Muhammad Bangulzai, a candidate of National Party. Following his successful election, BNP-M nominated him for the office of Deputy Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of the Balochistan. On 16 August 2018, he received 21 votes and lost the seat to Sardar Babar Khan Musakhel who secured 36 votes. References Living people Politicians from Balochistan, Pakistan Balochistan National Party (Mengal) MPAs (Balochistan) Year of birth missing (living people)

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Kilinochchi Polling Division

The Kilinochchi Polling Division is a Polling Division in the Jaffna Electoral District, in the Northern Province, Sri Lanka. Presidential Election Results Summary The winner of Kilinochchi has matched the final country result 2 out of 8 times. 2019 Sri Lankan Presidential Election 2015 Sri Lankan Presidential Election 2010 Sri Lankan Presidential Election 2005 Sri Lankan Presidential Election 1999 Sri Lankan Presidential Election 1994 Sri Lankan Presidential Election 1988 Sri Lankan Presidential Election 1982 Sri Lankan Presidential Election Parliamentary Election Results Summary The winner of Kilinochchi has matched the final country result 0 out of 7 times. 2015 Sri Lankan Parliamentary Election 2010 Sri Lankan Parliamentary Election 2004 Sri Lankan Parliamentary Election 2001 Sri Lankan Parliamentary Election 2000 Sri Lankan Parliamentary Election 1994 Sri Lankan Parliamentary Election 1989 Sri Lankan Parliamentary Election Demographics Ethnicity The Kilinochchi Polling Division has a Sri Lankan Tamil majority (97.3%) . In comparison, the Jaffna Electoral District (which contains the Kilinochchi Polling Division) has a Sri Lankan Tamil majority (98.6%) Religion The Kilinochchi Polling Division has a Hindu majority (81.9%) and a significant Roman Catholic population (10.6%) . In comparison, the Jaffna Electoral District (which contains the Kilinochchi Polling Division) has a Hindu majority (82.6%) and a significant Roman Catholic population (12.6%) References Polling Divisions of Sri Lanka Polling Divisions of the Jaffna Electoral District

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020%20Women%27s%20Super%20Series

2020 Women's Super Series

The 2020 Women's Super Series was the sixth Women's Super Series competition that took place in Ireland. The tournament was originally scheduled to take place in May and June with 3 teams taking part, but was delayed and restructured due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament eventually took place in August and September, with two teams taking part (Scorchers and Typhoons, with Dragons leaving the competition) and eight 50 over matches taking place. Typhoons won the tournament, achieving their first Super Series title. Competition format The two teams played eight 50 over matches against each other in a league system. The league worked on a points system with positions being based on the total points. Points were awarded as follows: Win: 2 points. Tie: 1 point. Loss: 0 points. Abandoned/No Result: 1 point. Squads Source: Cricket Ireland Points table Source: CricketArchive Fixtures Statistics Most runs Source: CricketArchive Most wickets Source: CricketArchive References External links Series home at ESPN Cricinfo Women's Super Series 2020 in Irish cricket

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony%20Powell%20%28cricketer%29

Tony Powell (cricketer)

Tony Orlando Powell (born 22 December 1972 in St Catherine, Jamaica) was a Jamaican cricketer. He played 42 first class and 38 List A matches as a left-handed batsman and a right-arm medium fast bowler. He played mainly for Jamaica, between 1992 and 2000. He also represented Jamaica in the cricket tournament at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. External links Cricket Archive player profile Living people 1972 births People from Saint Catherine Parish Jamaican cricketers Commonwealth Games competitors for Jamaica Cricketers at the 1998 Commonwealth Games Jamaica cricketers

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James Emerson Reynolds

James Emerson Reynolds (8 January 1844 – 18 February 1920) was an Irish chemist who was the first scientist to isolate thiourea and developed the "Reynolds's test" for acetone. Early life and family James Emerson Reynolds was born at 5 Booterstown Avenue, Blackrock, County Dublin on 8 January 1844. His father, James Reynolds, was a doctor, and his mother (née Campbell) was from England. He was named after, Captain Emerson, RN, his great-uncle. He helped in his father's apothecaries’ hall in Booterstown in his youth, and became his assistant when he left school. He became interested in chemistry, and set up a small laboratory at the family home. He published his first two papers in 1861, at age 17, "On a new process for photographic printing" in the British Journal of Photography and "On the oleaginous matter formed on dissolving different kinds of iron in dilute acids" in Chemical News. On 12 February 1875 he married Janet Elizabeth Finlayson. They had one son, Alfred John and one daughter, Marion Janet Elizabeth. Career He became an assistant chemist in the Dublin Chemical Society, and in the next 3 published a number of papers on a range of subjects in Journal of the Royal Dublin Society and Chemical News. He continued to research photography, publishing more papers in the British Journal of Photography from 1861 to 1865. He became the editor of the British Journal Photographic Almanac in 1864. With the encouragement of his father, Reynolds studied medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Edinburgh, receiving his licentiate 1865. He practised for a short time after he returned to Dublin, but left medicine after the death of his father and returned to chemistry. Although he had no formal training in chemistry, at age 23, he was offered the position of keeper of minerals in the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) in March 1867. This gave him access to a full, professional laboratory, and the following year he became the RDS's chemical analyst. That same year, 1868, he isolated thiourea (thiocarbamide), a sulphur equivalent of urea, the first person to do so successfully. He published his findings in the Journal of the Chemical Society of London in 1869. He continued to work on urea, producing many new substitution products and over 16 sixteen derivatives of silicon. He described the preparation of a compound of acetone with mercuric oxide in 1871, which was the basis of a test for acetone known as "Reynolds's test". His work for the RDS included investigating cattle food and artificial fertilisers for adulteration, inspecting the RDS gas supply, and testing the purity of whiskey from Irish distilleries. The development of a new spectroscope by the Dublin Grubb firm in 1870 was an aid to his work. Reynolds' took part in scientific meetings and public lectures on topics such as absorption spectra and ozone. He was granted the title of professor of analytic chemistry in 1872, having requested the title, and made him the first person in Britain or Ireland to hold such a title. From 1870 to 1875, he was professor of chemistry and physics at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), as well as working as a public analyst and consultant. In 1875, he co-authored a Manual of public health in Ireland, and led the analysis of the Vartry water supply to Dublin. He left the RDS and RCSI in 1875 to take up the post of professor of chemistry at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) in 1875, succeeding Dr James Apjohn. In 1876, TCD awarded him an honorary MD degree. He focused on teaching, updating the curriculum, and improving the accommodation of his class. He was known for his excellent, but strict lecturing style. He was a pioneer in using periodic tables in his lectures, and assigned beryllium its correct place. He emphasised the importance of learning chemistry through practical application, and produced the 4 volume Experimental chemistry for junior students textbook in 1882. It ran for several editions, and was translated into German. This success led to the widespread adoption of his new teaching methods. He also introduced a system of separate examination papers for organic, inorganic, and practical chemistry. Alongside George Francis Fitzgerald, he campaigned for greater recognition of the sciences in TCD. In 1888 he proposed a number of reforms introducing scholarships and studentships in the sciences and lengthening of the curricula, as well as degrees at under, postgraduate and research levels. In 1891, studentships and a D.Sc. were introduced to TCD, with Reynolds one of the first to be awarded a higher degree of D.Sc. He eventually resigned from TCD in 1903 citing inadequate pay. He moved to London, and from 1903 to 1911 conducted private research at the Davy-Faraday laboratory and a small home laboratory. He published his last work, "On the synthesis of silicalcyanide and of a feldspar" in 1913 in the Proceedings of the Royal Society. Reynolds was a member of a number of institutions including the Institute of Chemistry of Great Britain and Ireland, the Society of Chemical Industry, the Chemical Society and the Royal Society. In 1919 he had a serious accident, which was followed by a stroke. He died at his home 3 Inverness Gardens, Kensington on 18 February 1920. The chemistry department in TCD have his original specimen of thiourea on display. References 1844 births 1920 deaths People from County Dublin Irish chemists

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kostyantyn%20Gryshchenko

Kostyantyn Gryshchenko

Kostyantyn Ivanovich Gryshchenko (also spelled Hryshchenko; Ukrainian: Костянтин Іванович Грищенко; Russian: Константин Иванович Грищенко; born 28 October 1953) is a Ukrainian diplomat and politician. Since Ukraine gained independence, Kostyantyn Gryshchenko has served in a succession of senior positions with responsibilities ranging from arms control and regional security to education and public health. He served as Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine (2012–2014), Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (2003–2005 and 2010–2012) and First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (2008–2010). Ambassadorial appointments include: Head of Mission of Ukraine to NATO and the Ambassador of Ukraine to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (1998–2000), Ambassador to the United States (2000–2003) and Ambassador to the Russian Federation (2008–2010). In addition to his posts in the Ukrainian Government, Kostyantyn Gryshchenko participated in personal capacity in a number of high-profile bodies focused chiefly on various aspects of regional and international security: 1991 –Deputy Chief Inspector for biological weapons of the United Nations Special Commission in Iraq (UNSCOM); 1995–1998 –Member of Council of Founders, Geneva Center for Security Policy; 1999–2003 Member of the Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters to the UN Secretary General (in 2003 –Chairman of the Board); 2000–2003 –Member, United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and 2003–2006, Member of the Board of Directors of Transatlantic Partners Against AIDS. Kostyantyn Gryshchenko holds the diplomatic rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. Education In 1975 Kostyantyn Gryshchenko graduated with honors from Moscow State Institute of International Relations with a specialty in international law. Besides his native Ukrainian and Russian languages he is fluent in English and French. Professional activity 1976–1980 –served as staff member of the United Nations Secretariat in New York City. 1981–1991 –held various diplomatic positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the USSR. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union Kostyantyn Gryshchenko returned to Kyiv where he took up work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of newly independent Ukraine. 1995–1998 –Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine with responsibilities covering arms control and disarmament, European security, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Russian Federation, Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Pacific region. He played a key role in negotiating a number of crucial international agreements aimed at strengthening the independence, territorial integrity and security of Ukraine. During this time Kostyantyn Gryshchenko initiated a large scale program for professional diplomatic training for newly recruited MFA personnel in a number of the EU countries and in the United States. Many of the graduates later became leading diplomats in the Ukrainian diplomatic service. 1998–2000 – Head of Mission of Ukraine to NATO, Ambassador of Ukraine to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, Permanent Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague. 2000–2003 – Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States and in 2001 non-resident Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda. 2003–2005 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. His policy priorities as Foreign Minister were European integration, strengthening ties with Washington and enhancing pragmatic cooperation with Russia. In 2003 he publicly opposed joining the Common Economic Space with Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus. He, along with other members of the Cabinet, argued that membership in this institution would contradict the Ukrainian Constitution. During the Ukrainian-Russian Tuzla crisis in 2003 he engaged all diplomatic tools at his disposal to counter Moscow's attempts to challenge Ukraine's territorial integrity and return to normal relations with Russian Federation. 2006–2007 –Foreign Policy Adviser to Prime Minister of Ukraine. After snap parliamentary elections in 2007 Kostyantyn Gryshchenko joined the Opposition Government as a shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs. With deepening political crisis in the Ukrainian-Russian relations President Victor Yushchenko in April 2008 appointed Kostyantyn Gryshchenko First Deputy Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council(NSDC) and in July – Ambassador to the Russian Federation. Kostyantyn Gryshchenko continued serving as First Deputy Secretary of the NSDC giving Ukraine's Ambassador to Russia a special status that signaled the concern of the senior leadership over Ukrainian-Russian relations. The main credo of the Ukrainian Ambassador in Moscow was expressed in his program article "Ukraine–Russia: the person and the state" in the Ukrainian weekly magazine "Zerkalo Nedeli": "…the source of many conflicts and contradictions in the Ukrainian-Russian relationshipis rooted in one basic fact: in the years after collapse of the USSR, while sharing many common interests, we drifted apart on how we perceive our future social development and our values. Acceptance of these objective differences has to hold both Moscow and Kyiv and prevent us from attempts to teach each other, and to impose on our neighbor our own model as only true one". During a TV duel with Dmitry Rogozin (then Russian Ambassador to NATO) Kostyantyn Gryshchenko stated that in Russia unacceptable ideology for developing normal Ukrainian-Russian relations is being imposed on society. He insisted that contentious issues need to be discussed in order to be resolved and thereafter agreements have to be consistently implemented, rather than aggravating them thus creating basis for future conflicts. As to the prospect of Ukraine's accession to NATO he replied that there is no realistic chance of it happening in foreseeable future, but, in any case, the direction of foreign policy of Ukraine will be decided only by the Ukrainian people and not by Moscow, Washington or Brussels. After the presidential election in 2010 KostyantynGryshchenko was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs for the second time. In spring 2010 the newly appointed foreign minister embarked on a challenging mission to calm increasingly tense relations between Kyiv and Moscow. He pursued pragmatic policy course focusing on areas where cooperation would yield better results for both parties than conflict. With this approach Ukrainian exports to Russia almost doubled, a long-delayed demarcation of the land border between the two countries was implemented. By mitigating tensions between the two neighbors the Foreign Ministry eased administrative and police pressure on millions of Ukrainians in Russia. The détente in relations with Russia made it possible to persuade cautious Europeans to move forward with an ambitious Association Agreement with Ukraine. The lifting of travel barriers for Ukrainian citizens was another priority. Under Kostyantyn Gryshchenko's guidance Ukrainian diplomats managed to negotiate visa free travel regimes with Israel, Turkey, Brazil, Argentina. Kostyantyn Gryshchenko articulated Ukraine's foreign policy at the time as follows: "Ukraine’s European policy has to be the priority, but has to be pragmatic. We need to understand that Ukraine undoubtedly has a European vocation, but in the current international reality Ukraine –in order to reach this goal –will have to steer its way forward quite differently from the new EU member states. It will be a path of internal transformation consistent with the European norms, in strategic partnership with the European Union and Russia, but also through development of cooperation with the regions of the world where we see dynamic economic development,a proactive desire to cooperate with Ukraine and respect for our national aspirations". Among his main achievements during this period were the completion of negotiations of the Association Agreement with the EU in 2012 and finalization of the plan for a visa-free regime with the EU. Economic diplomacy was given a special priority. Formerly separate and inefficient trade missions were fully integrated into embassies and newly established Council of exporters established under the MFA auspices started to play an important role of promoter for Ukrainian goods and companies in international markets. In December 2012 Kostyantyn Gryshchenko was named Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine by Viktor Yanukovych and became the first Foreign Minister in Ukraine's history tapped to leverage his international experience to address domestic social issues. His portfolio included science and education, health care, culture, youth and sports. Among his priorities were strengthening of drug quality oversight (EU medicine standards were implemented in 2013 for circulation of medicines good manufacturing practice (GMP) and appropriate practice of distribution (GDP) of drugs). Ukraine became the first country to ratify the Convention of the Council of Europe on counteraction of falsification of medicines and similar crimes which bear threat to public health –the Medicrime Convention and the first post-Soviet state to introduce criminal liability for falsification of drugs. Serious steps were taken to simplify access to anesthetizing medicines for terminal patients. Priority attention was paid to improve availability of medical care (development of a network of institutions of primary link and reforming system of emergency medicine), as well as adoption of the draft of Nationwide target social program of counteraction to HIV/AIDS for 2014–2018. As Vice Prime Minister, though not directly responsible for foreign policy, Kostyantyn Gryshchenko was on a number of occasions called upon to help Ukrainian citizens in distress. In July 2013 on a challenging mission to Tripoli, Libya he secured release of 19 Ukrainians held hostage by anti-government armed militia in the port of Benghazi. He was dismissed from his position as member of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on 27 February 2014 by decree of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Awards and honors Kostyantyn Gryshchenko was awarded the Order of Merit (third, second and first class) for personal valuable contributions to diplomacy and foreign affairs in Ukraine, and also received Honorary Diplomas of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (2001, 2003), and VerkhovnaRada of Ukraine. He was awarded National Order of the Legion of Honour and also received a number of decorations from other foreign states. Personal life Kostyantyn Gryshchenko married Natalia Gryshchenko in 1974. They have a daughter, Oksana, and two grandchildren. Notes References Government of Mykola Azarov Living people 1953 births Ambassadors of Ukraine to Russia Foreign ministers of Ukraine Ambassadors of Ukraine to the United States Politicians from Kyiv Republican Party of Ukraine politicians Moscow State Institute of International Relations alumni Ambassadors of Ukraine to Belgium Ambassadors of Ukraine to the Netherlands Heads of Mission of Ukraine to NATO Diplomats from Kyiv Soviet diplomats 2003 Tuzla Island conflict Ambassadors of Ukraine to Antigua and Barbuda Vice Prime Ministers of Ukraine on humanitarian policy

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2022 Taiwanese legislative by-election

The 2022 Taiwanese legislative by-election was held on 9 January 2022 in Taiwan to elect one member of the Legislative Yuan for the remaining term until 2024. Democratic Progressive Party legislator Lin Ching-yi won the by-election for Taichung 2 to replace Chen Po-wei, who was recalled on 23 October 2021. Background In the 2020 Taiwanese legislative election, Chen Po-wei became the first member of the Taiwan Statebuilding Party to be elected to the Legislative Yuan. He narrowly defeated the incumbent Kuomintang legislator Yen Kuan-heng by 2.30 percentage points. Shortly after Chen was sworn in, some pan-Blue politicians (most notably the New Party in June 2020) called for Chen to be recalled, with media sources frequently portraying it revenge for the recall of former Kaohsiung mayor Han Kuo-yu. On 8 February 2021, a recall effort led by Yang Wen-yuan officially proposed a recall motion against Chen. Under Article 76 of the , a proposal passes into the second stage with the number of proposers totaling at least 1% of the electorate. On 5 March 2021, the Central Election Commission announced that the proposal threshold of 2,912 proposers had been met with 3,744 valid proposers. The second stage, which requires joint signers of the proposal to exceed 10% of the electorate (29,113 signatures), was met with 36,073 valid signatures; the recall vote was formally established on 2 July 2021. The CEC originally planned for a recall vote on 28 August 2021, but postponed it to 23 October 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chen , with 77,899 votes in favor, exceeding both the required 25% threshold of 73,744 votes and the 73,433 votes against. Chen became the first legislator to have been recalled. On 28 October 2021, the CEC announced that the by-election to replace Chen would be held on 9 January 2022. Candidate registrations were open from 15 to 19 November 2021. Candidates by main parties Taichung 2 called in former legislator Yen Kuan-heng to contest the seat. Yen held the seat from 2013, when he won a by-election to replace his father Yen Ching-piao, until 2020, when he lost to Chen Po-wei. called in former legislator Lin Ching-yi to contest the seat. Lin also received the backing of the . Election A total of 258 polling stations were open from 8:00 to 16:00 on 9 January 2022. A number of people set up or used cameras near polling stations, in contravention of election law. Yen made a concession speech at 17:50. Political scientist Shen Yu-chung attributed Lin's win to the Democratic Progressive Party's past successes in the 2020 presidential and legislative elections, stating that most voters cast ballots based on party affiliation instead of local issues. Shen believed that the DPP supported Lin's campaign more directly then the Kuomintang supported Yen Kuan-heng. Instead, the KMT utilized the Yen family's local political influence. Results Taichung 2 Was voted on 9 January 2022. Notes References By-elections By-elections in Taiwan January 2022 events in Asia

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Elisabeth Westman

Karin Elisabeth Westman (born 17 May 1966) is a road cyclist from Sweden. She represented her nation at the 1992 Summer Olympics in the women's road race. References External links profile at sports-reference.com Swedish female cyclists Cyclists at the 1992 Summer Olympics Olympic cyclists of Sweden Living people People from Västerås 1966 births

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Disability in China

Disability in China is common, and according to the United Nations, approximately 83 million people in China are estimated to have a disability. Demographics Of the total number of disabled individuals, men account for 42.77 million (51.55%) and women account for 40.19 million (48.45%), making the gender ratio 106.42 disabled men for every 100 disabled women. Furthermore, 20.71 million (25.96%) individuals of the disabled community reside in urban areas, whereas 62.25 million (75.04%) in rural areas. According to the China Disabled Persons' Federation, approximately 12.33 million (14.86%) people have visual disabilities, 20.04 million (24.16%) have a hearing disability, 1.27 million (1.53%) have a speech disability, 24.12 million (29.07%) have a physical disability, 5.54 million (6.68%) have an intellectual disability, 6.14 million (7.40%) have a developmental disability, and 13.52 million (16.30%) have multiple disabilities. Trends Prevalence of disability There are currently only two published national sample surveys on disability conducted in China. The First National Sample Survey on Disability was published in 1987, and the Second was published in 2006. Over the past 19 years, there has been an increase in the total number of disabled individuals and in the proportion of disabled people to the total population. Using the data from the two surveys, researchers found that the crude disability rate increased 1.5% from 1987 (4.89%) to 2006 (6.39%). However, once the data was adjusted to accommodate modified age structures and the change in population pyramid with the higher proportion of elderly in 2006, the adjusted disability rate increased by 0.5% over the time period. Although the frequency of visual, hearing, speech, physical, and intellectual disabilities did not depend on sex or place of residence (urban vs. rural) over time, there was an increase of mental disability across males, females, and rural residents that did not occur among urban inhabitants. Language There has been a shift in the language used to describe individuals with disabilities, reflecting a gradual increase in social acceptance of disabilities in China. Historically, the general term for people with disabilities was "can fei" (残废), which means "crippled and useless". Currently, the widely used term is "can ji" (残疾), which means "deformed", although the China Disabled Persons' Federation is advocating the use of "can zhang" (残障), which means "incomplete and obstructed", as a more neutral term. However, many derogatory terms are still utilized in common vernacular to describe people with disabilities, such as "sha zi" (傻子), which means idiot. Law Laws, regulations and policies Definition The Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Disabled Persons (1990) states that "a disabled person refers to one who suffers from abnormalities or loss of a certain organ or function, psychologically or physiologically, or in anatomical structure and who has lost wholly or in part the ability to engage in activities in a normal way." This includes individuals with "visual, hearing, speech or physical disabilities, mental retardation, mental disorder, multiple disabilities and/or other disabilities." The Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Disabled Persons upholds the rights of individuals with disabilities in regards to employment opportunities, educational access, legal liability, and sufficient care. Protection Enacted in 1982 (and later amended), the Constitution of the People's Republic of China ensured protection for individuals with disabilities: "Citizens of the People's Republic of China have the right to material assistance from the State and society when they are old, ill or disabled. The State develops social insurance, social relief and medical and health services that are required for citizens this right… The State and society help make arrangement for the work, livelihood and education of the blind, deaf-mutes, and other handicapped citizens." In 2008, the Regulations on the Employment of People with Disabilities promoted the employment of disabled individuals and safeguarded against their discrimination. It stated that the proportion of disabled employees should be at least 1.5%, although the number differed between provinces. Failure to meet this proportion would result in a fee to the employment security fund for disabled persons. Education In 1986, the Compulsory Education Law mandated that every child is given the right to nine years of free public education: six years of elementary school and three years of secondary school. In 1994, the Regulations on the Education of Persons with Disabilities aimed to promote access to education for individuals with disabilities, although according to Human Rights Watch, it "failed to make adequate progress on mainstreaming children with disabilities into regular schools as required by international law." In 2007, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was signed in China and outlined increased educational opportunity for children who had disabilities. The Convention emphasizes a human rights approach to disability and asserts that "inclusive education" is a fundamental human right. Treatment In 1990, the Law on the Protection of the Disabled Persons stated that families and the community share the responsibility for taking care of individuals with disabilities. In 1999, the World Health Organization (WHO) conducted an official mental health seminar with the Chinese government after which the government pledged to "improve their leadership for and support of mental health care, strengthen inter-sectoral collaboration and cooperation, establish a mental health strategy and action plan, facilitate the enactment of a national mental health law, and protect patients' rights." In 2002, the first National Mental Health Plan (2002-2010) was signed by the Ministries of Health, Public Security, and Civil Affairs and China Disabled Persons' Federation. The aims were: "a) establishing an effective system of mental health care led by the government with the participation and cooperation of other sectors; b) acceleration the process of mental health legislation development and implementation; c) improving the knowledge and raising the awareness of mental health among all citizens; d) strengthening mental health services to decrease burden and disability; and e) developing human resources for mental health services and enhancing the capacity of current psychiatric hospitals." In 2004, the Proposal on Further Strengthening Mental Health Word was passed and it explicitly outlines means of intervention for psychological issues, treatment for mental disorders, and protecting the rights of disabled individuals. It currently serves as the "de facto Chinese mental health national policy." In 2012, the Mental Health Law standardized mental health services, required hospitals to have services for counseling, and protected people from being treated against their will in psychiatric wards. Accessibility In 2005, the 5th National Five Year World Program for People with Disabilities (2005-2010) aimed to improve the accessibility of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing and increase convenience for individuals with disabilities in "100 barrier free model cities". Education Since the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the government has provided special education services, and the first schools for the blind and deaf were founded at this time. In 1980, the first training for special education teachers was started. In the 1990s, courses on special education were mandatory offerings in teacher training schools. The majority (75.04%) of individuals with disabilities live in rural areas and it is difficult to access funds for these areas. Thus, the "Learning in the Regular Classroom" model, which integrates children with disabilities in classroom with children without disabilities, has become more popular and in 2003, approximately 67% of individuals with disabilities are in such schools. However, students with disabilities have been "observed sitting alone, isolated from classroom activities, or have even remained at home, despite the fact that their names are on the registration list." Additionally, teachers in rural areas were not generally trained to teach students with disabilities. Vocational education for children with disabilities is limited to "painting for students with hearing impairment, massage and weaving for students with visual impairments, and sewing for those with mental retardation." Presently, there are special schools set aside for children with disabilities. According to the China Disabled Persons' Federation, in 2009, there were 1,697 special schools for blind, deaf and intellectually disabled children. There were also 2,801 special classes in public schools. In total, 545,000 students are enrolled in special education. Family Families with children with disabilities face unique circumstances in raising their children. Parents have reported experiencing blatantly discriminatory behavior from outsiders due to their child's disability. Furthermore, public schools have been known to not accept children with disabilities, thus denying them the opportunity to access their right to education. It is also more expensive to raise children with disabilities compared to children without, and the annual cost burden varied across types of disabilities: around 6,400 RMB more for children with a mental disability, around 16,500 RMB for children with a physical disability, and around 20,000 more RMB for children with autism. A study shows that families with disabled children spend more money on medical and caring costs and less money on education, clothing, and amusement costs when compared with families without children with disabilities. Parents of children with disabilities also report high levels of stress due to meeting the daily needs of their child, interacting with the rest of society, and dealing with pessimism. Advocacy Traditionally, disabled individuals in China were discriminated against and did not have access to assistance. Deng Pufang The 1980s and 1990s were a period of disability reform as the United Nations took an international stand on this topic. According to the College of William and Mary, "these preliminary efforts in turn were advanced by support from Deng Pufang." Deng Pufang is the son of Deng Xiaoping, who is credited for implementing the Chinese economic reform to raise the living standards of individuals and reduce poverty in China. In 1968, Deng Pufang was detained by the Red Guards because his father was considered to be a political critic of Chairman Mao Zedong. After months of abuse and interrogation, "Deng attempted suicide by throwing himself out of a third-story window." Although the fall did not kill him, he became paraplegic and relied on a wheelchair for mobility. However, due to his family's position of power, in 1988, Deng Pufang was able to advance the agenda for disabled individuals with the formation of the quasi-governmental organization, China Disabled Persons' Federation. He stated, "My work has certainly been made more convenient as a consequence of my father. One of the most important ways has been that, whenever I've asked to meet with high-ranking officials, they've met with me. Whereas an average disabled person would not get an audience, I've been able to. That had to do with my father." China Disabled Persons' Federation China Disabled Persons' Federation's mission is to promote development for disabled individuals, maintain equal and full participation in social life for disabled individuals, and allow individuals with disabilities to participate in social, material, and cultural achievements. In 2008, Deng Pufang won the UN Human Rights Prize for his work in promoting the rights for disabled individuals in China. , Deng Pufang remains the Honorary Chairperson on the Presidium of China Disabled Persons' Federation. Sport Paralympics China has been one of the most successful nations at the Paralympic Games has it topped the Paralympics medal table from the 2004 Summer Paralympics. China has a medal tally of over 1000 at Paralympics history. 2008 Summer Paralympics The 2008 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Paralympics were hosted in Beijing, China. Through this event, China modified existing infrastructure to be more convenient for individuals with disabilities, such as adding wheelchair lifts at subway stations, which was a part of a broader shift in attitude to be more accepting of individuals with disabilities. According to Qian Zhiling, professor of special education at Beijing Normal University, "Thanks to the Paralympics, the Chinese public are now actively learning about disabled people, rather than, as previously, being horrified by and rejecting them. I think the impact will be long term: the public has realized they are able to do things and have rights just as everyone else does." 2010 Asian Para Games China's participation in the 2010 Asian Games and 2010 Asian Para Games led to similar changes. Because the Asian Para Games were held in Guangzhou in 2010, the stadiums were renovated to satisfy accessibility requirements and to be barrier-free for individuals with disabilities. According to Wang Xinxian, the president of the National Paralympic Committee of China, the Asian Para Games "promote awareness of how disabled people take part in social and sports affairs," and also increased the public's awareness to the needs of individuals with disabilities for adequate treatment and political rights. Deaflympics China has been participating at the Deaflympics regularly and has been one of the successful nations at the Deaflympics and has bagged 99 medals. References

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Friedrich Straetmanns

Friedrich Straetmanns (born 5 August 1961) is a German politician. Born in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, he represents The Left. Friedrich Straetmanns has served as a member of the Bundestag from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia since 2017. Life After completing his military service, Friedrich Straetmanns studied law and political science from 1982 to 1989, including a traineeship. Afterwards he worked as a lawyer for a short time and then at the Diakonisches Werk until 1992. He then became a judge at the Social Court of Detmold. He became member of the bundestag after the 2017 German federal election. He is a member of the Committee for Legal Affairs and Consumer Protection and the Committee for the Examination of Elections. References External links Bundestag biography 1961 births Living people Members of the Bundestag for North Rhine-Westphalia Members of the Bundestag 2017–2021 The Left (Germany) politicians Members of the Bundestag for The Left

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Nick Schnebelen

Nicholas Robert Schnebelen (born September 30, 1978) is an American blues rock musician from Kansas City, Missouri, United States. He has toured with Buddahead and was an original member of Trampled Under Foot. Schnebelen became a solo artist in 2015, and released two live albums the following year. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer stated that Schnebelen offers "[e]chos of the blues like Freddie King, Buddy Guy... Nick Schnebelen’s world-class guitar playing leads the way." His latest album, Crazy All By Myself (2019), entered the US Billboard Blues Albums Chart at number 13. Background Trampled Under Foot was an American soul blues and blues rock band. The original trio consisted of the siblings Danielle Schnebelen (lead vocals and bass), Nick Schnebelen (guitars and vocals) and Kris Schnebelen (drums and vocals). The band was the winner of the International Blues Challenge in 2008. Their 2013 album, Badlands, reached number one on the US Billboard Blues Albums Chart. At the 2014 Blues Music Awards, Badlands won the 'Contemporary Blues Album of the Year' category. The band was also nominated in the 'Band of the Year' category. Trampled Under Foot split up in 2015. Career Schnebelen was born in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. His father and mother were both professional musicians. Nick's father, Bob, played in a blues band, whilst his maternal grandmother was a jazz singer, who got to sing with Count Basie. Prior to that, the family's musical heritage dates back to violin players living in Eastern Europe. Schnebelen was educated at Kansas City's Paseo Academy, where he studied both classical music and jazz. In 1997, Schbnebelen moved to Philadelphia and formed a jam band, K-Floor, who played predominately blues music. He later toured for a while with Buddahead. In 2000, he joined his brother and sister as founder members of Trampled Under Foot. When they won the 2008 International Blues Challenge, Nick Schnebelen was granted the Albert King Award as the competition's best guitarist. After the band's demise Schnebelen became a solo artist, and released the first of two live albums in 2016, Live in Kansas City. The second of them, Live At Knuckleheads, Vol. 1, was issued in June 2016, and credited to the Nick Schnebelen Band. On the recording and subsequent promotional tour, Schnebelen shared lead vocal duties with Heather Newman. He continued to play live and attempted to create an amalgam of various blues styles. Schenebelen stated "The old school, new school, even Delta. I bring a lot of different styles together." This all paved the way for the recording and release of Schenebelen's debut solo studio album, Crazy All by Myself. The recording was produced by Tony Braunagel, and guest artists on the collection included the harmonica player Jason Ricci, guitarist Davy Knowles, and pianist Mike Finnigan. The songwriting was done by Schenebelen with Gary Nicholson, Jeff Paris and Dave Duncan. Crazy All by Myself was released on March 1, 2019, via Vizztone and included 13 tracks. Musical backing on the recording was provided by Taj Mahal's Phantom Blues Band. Schnebelens touring schedule for 2018 encompassed North America and Europe, performing at music festivals, and the annual Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. He also opened dates for George Thorogood. Schnebelen and his band again toured the US in 2019, with Mike Finnigan joining for West Coast dates later in 2019. Current band members Nick Schnebelen Cliff Moore - bass guitar Adam Hagerman - drums Discography References External links Discography at Discogs.com Video of live performance Vizztone profile of Schnebelen 1978 births Living people American blues singers American blues guitarists American male guitarists Blues rock musicians Musicians from Kansas City, Missouri Singers from Missouri Guitarists from Missouri Songwriters from Missouri American male songwriters

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D'Urville River

The D'Urville River is in the South Island of New Zealand. It lies within the Nelson Lakes National Park and flows north for between the Ella and Mahanga ranges into Lake Rotoroa. It is one of the smaller rivers in the Buller River system. The river was named after the French navigator Jules Dumont d'Urville by Julius von Haast. Brown and rainbow trout can be fished in the D'Urville River. A tramping track runs along the river. References Rivers of the Tasman District Rivers of New Zealand

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Conrad Festival

The Conrad Festival is an annual literary festival held in Krakow since 2009. It is organised by the Tygodnik Powszechny Foundation and the Krakow Festival Office and is supported by the Krakow Municipal Government and Poland's Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. It is the largest literary festival in Central Europe and was named after Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad. The festival hosts artists from around the world, the representatives of various cultures and worldviews, who create not only literature, but also film, theatre, music and the visual arts. Each year, it accompanies the Kraków Book Fair. Unlike other Polish events that deal mostly with Polish literature, the Conrad Festival is intended to be a festival on an international level. Its many illustrious guests have included: recipients of the Nobel Prize in Literature Herta Müller and Orhan Pamuk, Marjane Satrapi, Amos Oz, Rabih Alameddine, Claude Lanzmann, Yurii Andrukhovych, David Grossman, Paul Auster, László Krasznahorkai, Alberto Manguel, Boris Akunin, Alain Mabanckou, Dubravka Ugrešić, Magdalena Tulli, Andrzej Stasiuk, Jerzy Pilch, and Olga Tokarczuk. Programme Council The festival's artistic director is Prof. Michał Paweł Markowski a literary critic, publicist and professor at the Jagiellonian University and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Its programme director is Grzegorz Jankowicz of Tygodnik Powszechny. Festival Concept The concept of the Conrad Festival is based on two principles. Each day of the festival is devoted to a separate phenomena related to literature. The culmination of each day is a meeting with a foreign writer as well as many related events. Conrad Award Starting with the seventh edition of the Conrad Festival in 2015, the Conrad Award (whose monetary worth is 30,000 zlotys) will be given. This prize will be awarded for debut books published in the previous year in Poland by up-and-coming writers. The city of Krakow is the main sponsor of this award, in partnership with the Book Institute, Tygodnik Powszechny Foundation and Krakow Festival Office. Nominations for this award are put forward by readers and publishing houses. References External links Official Website of the Conrad Festival Culture in Kraków Literary festivals in Poland Polish awards

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Jared Purton

Jared Franklin Purton (March 1976 – December 2009) was an Australian-born immunologist who contributed to the understanding of how T cells function through his academic research. After his death in a car accident in 2009, the Jared F. Purton Foundation was set up in his memory to support charitable causes in the San Diego area. Biography Purton was born in Box Hill, Victoria, a suburb of Melbourne, and grew up in Sale, Victoria until the end of primary school. He then moved to Surrey Hills, Victoria where he attended Camberwell High School until the end of Year 10. He completed Years 11 and 12 at Camberwell Grammar School. Purton was an avid sportsman and longstanding member of the Camberwell Hockey Club. He was a supporter of the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League, the association football teams Celtic F.C. and Norwich City F.C., and the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association. Purton also achieved certifications in open water and rescue scuba diving, and logged over a hundred dives. A health scare in Purton's family prompted him to embark on a career as a medical research scientist. He helped organise fundraisers for cancer research, and volunteered his time at a camp in Pasadena, California for children affected by HIV and AIDS. He was also a keen participant in Movember each year. Scientific career Purton earned an undergraduate degree in Genetics from Monash University in 1998 and Doctor of Philosophy in Immunology from Monash University in 2002. He was commended for the 2002 Victorian Premier's Awards for Medical Research and won the Mollie Holman Medal for Excellence in a PhD Thesis on graduation. Purton published three first-author papers from his thesis entitled, "The influence of glucocorticoids and other factors in T-cell development and selection". His major publication appeared in the prominent journal, Immunity. After being awarded a prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council CJ Martin Fellowship, Purton travelled to San Diego in 2003 to commence his postdoctoral studies at The Scripps Research Institute. During his time working with T cells and vaccines at Scripps, Purton published another three first-author papers as a postdoctoral fellow. Death In December 2009, Purton was struck from behind while in his car by a speeding drunk driver. Purton was killed instantly. In December 2009, a memorial service for Purton was held at La Jolla Shores where over 300 people attended. A second memorial service was later held in his home town of Melbourne where over 500 people attended the Salvation Army Hall in Camberwell, Victoria. Many people wore green to the memorial service, which was Purton's favourite colour. Legacy Since his death, the Jared F. Purton Foundation was set up in Purton's memory to promote local volunteerism and create positive changes in the San Diego community. Since 2010, a 5K Charity Run/Walk around Mission Beach, San Diego has been held every October. The Scripps Research postdoctoral group Society of Fellows also created the Jared Purton Award "in loving memory of our esteemed colleague". The prize is awarded annually as part of the group's research symposium to individuals who excel in the field of immunology. The Monash University Department of Immunology and Pathology established the Jared Purton Prize in Immunology in 2010. This award is offered to the top undergraduate Bachelor of Science or Biomedical Science student undertaking immunology as their major field of study. Publications The following are Jared Purton's first-author publications. A full list of all papers on which Jared is a co-author is available through PubMed. References External links Jared F. Purton Foundation Camberwell Hockey Club The Scripps Research Institute Monash University Department of Immunology and Pathology 1976 births 2009 deaths Australian immunologists Monash University alumni Road incident deaths in California Scientists from Melbourne Australian expatriates in the United States

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I.O. Entertainment

I.O. Entertainment is the South Korean-based Developer of Lost Saga. Survival Project, I.O. Entertainment's first game, was developed prior to November 2001, and was officially released in 2003. I.O. Entertainment's second game, Lost Saga was developed, and released independently on February 26, 2009, and continues to be updated as the source version of the game with occasional updates. Survival Project Currently, all versions of the game have shut down, with the South Korean version having shut down last on February 24, 2013. Lost Saga in the Western Market North American Lost Saga (NALS) was hosted by Z8Games for Canadian and American users, with availability on Steam. The service was shut down on September 13, 2019, with no indication on whether or not the closing would be permanent. However, in February of 2021, a company called Papaya Play emerged with an announcement that they would be taking over the service for NALS, bringing the game back to the market. Their tenure began with a closed beta that started and ended the same month. However, less than 24 hours before official launch, it was announced by Papaya Play that they would not be launching the game after all, citing issues with the native developers of the game. This effectively kept Papaya Play's version of NALS from ever getting out of beta. Lost Saga has not been launched in the western market since, keeping Z8Games as NALS' last official host. Prior to Z8Games' tenure, NALS was hosted by both WeMade USA and OGPlanet, both of whom shut down and transferred their service of NALS during different parts of 2013. South American Lost Saga (SALS) was hosted by Softnyx, until it shut down on July 31, 2015. SALS serviced the Latin American region, which included South America, Central America, The Caribbean's, and Mexico. Brazil was removed from the service region due to poor connection speeds, and difficulties of communication with the otherwise majority Spanish speaking players. European Lost Saga, (EULS) was hosted by OGPlanet's Europe division, then was re-released by Nexon Europe, who shut it down for the second time on April 8, 2015. Lost Saga in the Eastern Market Korean Lost Saga (KLS) is hosted by I.O. Entertainment itself, and is available for South Korean users. Thai Lost Saga (THLS) has shutdown, and was hosted by Garena Thailand. Taiwanese Lost Saga (TWLS) is being hosted by Valofe, after having received a transfer, and is open to most regions. Indonesian Lost Saga (ILS) was hosted by Gemscool, until it shut down on June 30, 2020. It is currently being hosted by Gravity Game Link, under the name of Lost Saga Remastered And Lost Saga Origin which will open on March 16, 2021. Japanese Lost Saga (JPLS) has shut down, and was hosted by CJ Internet Japan. Chinese Lost Saga (CLS) was hosted by Tencent's gaming division, and featured exclusive content creation licensing rights. It was closed in October of 2016. See also Survival Project Lost Saga External links (Korean) I.O. Entertainment Homepage (English) Discussion of Japanese Lost Saga (English) I.O. Entertainment affiliate and partner Wemade Entertainment Video game companies of South Korea Video game development companies

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International Open Series

The International Open Series (often referred to as Pontins International Open Series or PIOS for sponsorship purposes), was a series of snooker tournaments that ran from the 2001/02 season until the 2009/10 season. It was originally called the Open Tour but was renamed in 2005/2006. History The tour was established to provide players not on the WPBSA Main Tour or Challenge Tour with professional competition, and the best performers were promoted to the Challenge Tour. It was organised by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) during its first season, but the English Association of Snooker and Billiards (EASB), an amateur body, took it over from 2002/03. The event was open to professionals, amateurs and international players for the first couple of seasons, but following the EASB's split from the WPBSA for 2003/04 the entry criteria were revised barring professional and non-English players from entering. After the Challenge Tour was discontinued, the entry criteria were revised again to allow international amateur players to compete, and from 2005/06 the competition promoted players directly to the Main Tour. The series was abandoned after the 2009/10 season and replaced by the Q School in the 2010/11 season. Event finals Order of Merit winners References Recurring sporting events established in 2001 Recurring events disestablished in 2010 Snooker competitions in the United Kingdom Snooker amateur competitions Defunct snooker competitions Defunct sports competitions in the United Kingdom Snooker tours and series

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Burns Creek, Honiara

Burns Creek is a suburb of Honiara, Solomon Islands located to the East of the main center, South of Lungga Point and West of Henderson. Burns Creek as a suburb is outside of the Honiara City Council, and the creek itself forms the eastern boundary of the city council lands. Burns Creek was established in the 1990s. Burns Creek is a settlement area with many working-class people living there. Crime rates have dropped substantially since 2010. References Populated places in Guadalcanal Province Suburbs of Honiara

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Vasundhara Tewari Broota

Vasundhara Tewari Broota (born 1955) is an Indian painter who does figurative paintings based on the perception of a woman and the psycho-political existence of the female body, traditional landscapes, still life with exquisite meaning. She worked on a cultural scholarship awarded by the Department of Culture, Government of India during 1982-84. She, Jatin Das and other 298 artists had donated art work for 2018 Kerala floods through an exhibition cum sale held in The National Gallery of Modern Art. Early life Tewari was born in Kolkata in 1955 and moved to New Delhi when she was fifteen. She graduated in literature from the University of Delhi and studied art at Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi. At Triveni Kala Sangam, she trained under painter and artist Rameshwar Broota who is also her husband. Exhibitions and work First solo show in Shridharani Gallery, Delhi, 1980. Group exhibition with other 20 artists organized by Raza foundation in memory of painter S. H. Raza and to celebrate his 97th birth anniversary, February 2019 Individual Palettes, Group Exhibition, March 2019 Woman Speak/Child Song, January 2007 Awards Tewari has won multiple awards including a silver medal at 1st International Biennale Algiers, Sanskriti Award, annual awards at All India Fine Arts and Crafts society and Sahitya Kala Parishad. Reception Navneet Mendiratta at Business Standard remarked about her work, "Tewari is one of the few artists who likes to explore the potential of figurative painting, particularly the psycho-political existence of the female body. What makes her work stand out is the inherent feminism that translates into women empowerment." Personal life Tewari married Indian painter Rameshwar Broota in 1995 and lives and works in New Delhi. References 1955 births Living people Indian women painters 20th-century Indian women artists 21st-century Indian women artists ArtAndFeminism 2019

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1940 in Romania

Events from the year 1940 in Romania. Incumbents King: Carol II (until September 6), then Michael Prime Minister: Ion Gigurtu (until September 4), then Ion Antonescu Events June 28–July 4 – Soviet occupation of Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina July 1 – Dorohoi pogrom September 7 – Treaty of Craiova September 8 – Nușfalău massacre September 9 – Treznea massacre September 13/14 – Ip massacre November 10 – 1940 Vrancea earthquake November 26 – Jilava Massacre Births January 23 – Ileana Mălăncioiu, poet, essayist, and journalist February 24 – Nicolae Martinescu, Olympic wrestler March 12 – Virgil Nemoianu, essayist and literary critic May 3 – Marin Ferecatu, Olympic shooter June 18 – Nadia Ileana Bogorin, First Lady of Romania, 1996–2000 October 25 – Olimpia Cataramă, Olympic athlete Deaths July 21: Traian Bratu, academic and politician September 8: Constantin Banu, writer, journalist, and politician November 26 (killed in the Jilava Massacre): Gheorghe Argeșanu, major general and politician Ioan Bengliu, Inspector-General of the Romanian Gendarmerie Victor Iamandi, politician Gabriel Marinescu, brigadier general and politician Mihail Moruzov, founder of the Romanian Secret Intelligence Service Aristide Macoveanu, major Iosif Dinulescu, major November 27: Nicolae Iorga, historian and politician Virgil Madgearu, economist, sociologist, and politician Years of the 20th century in Romania 1940s in Romania Romania Romania

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Khari Jones

Khari Okang Jones ( ; born May 16, 1971) is a former professional Canadian football player and current head coach for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is also a former television sports reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Jones played quarterback in the CFL, where he enjoyed his most success with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Jones also played briefly for the Arena Football League's Albany Firebirds and the World League of American Football's Scottish Claymores. He has also been the offensive coordinator for the BC Lions and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Playing career College career Jones was a record setting college quarterback at the University of California, Davis, where in two seasons as a starter he became the first UC Davis quarterback to pass for over 3,000 yards in a season and over 50 touchdowns in a career, while leading the Aggies to a 17-2-1 record during his junior and senior seasons (1992–1993). In 2000, Jones was inducted into the UC Davis Aggies Hall of Fame. Arena Football League & NFL Europe Jones joined the Arena Football League's Albany Firebirds in 1995. For the next two seasons, he received very little playing time, making only 3 out of 5 pass completions in his first season, and 3 out of 4 pass completions in 1996. He also played one season in 1996 for the Scottish Claymores of the World League of American Football, which would later become NFL Europe. Canadian Football League In 1997, Jones signed with the BC Lions. Jones played very little during his three-year tenure with the Lions, as he was relegated to the backup spot behind incumbent quarterback Damon Allen. In 2000, Jones joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Though he initially served as a backup to Kerwin Bell, Jones eventually won the starting job during the middle of the 2000 season, thereby clearing the way for the Bombers to release Bell in midseason. In 2001, Jones was the CFLs Most Outstanding Player after leading the Bombers to a 14-4 record, including 12 straight wins. Jones was the Bombers quarterback in the 2001 Grey Cup in Montreal, where heavily favoured Winnipeg lost to the Calgary Stampeders, 27-19. Jones' following season (2002) was even better statistically, which included 5,353 passing yards and 46 touchdown passes. This was the third most passing touchdowns in a season (behind two seasons in which Doug Flutie completed 47 and 48)). From 2000 to 2002, Jones' 107 touchdown passes exceeded the record by any other quarterback in the CFL or NFL over the same period of time. In four seasons with Winnipeg, Jones set seventeen Bomber passing records, including throwing for five touchdowns in a game four times in one season. During the 2004 CFL season, Jones was traded from the Blue Bombers to the Calgary Stampeders, partially due to a shoulder injury which had affected his play. In the off-season between the 2004 and 2005 seasons, the Stampeders signed free agent Henry Burris and Jones was released. Jones attended the Edmonton Eskimos training camp at the beginning of the 2005 CFL season, but with the Eskimos signing Ricky Ray (and already having the 2004 season starter Jason Maas), Jones was released again. Midway through the 2005 season he signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats but was released after eight games. Prior to the 2006 season Jones was signed by the Eskimos only to be released by them once more on June 10, 2006 as part of training camp cuts. Three days later, on June 13, 2006, the CBC announced that Jones would be their sideline reporter for their CFL on CBC broadcasts. On October 17, 2007, Jones inked a standard one-year contract plus an option with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and then signed his retirement papers right after. This allowed him to officially retire in the city where he had had the most success with during his four-team, nine-year CFL career. Coaching career In 2009, Jones began his coaching career as the quarterbacks coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats under head coach Marcel Bellefeuille. In 2011, he was promoted to offensive coordinator and helped the team to an appearance in the East Final. On January 3, 2012, he was announced as part of the coaching staff for the Saskatchewan Roughriders as their quarterbacks coach. In 2013, he helped his team win the 101st Grey Cup. Jones was a top candidate to become the new offensive coordinator for the BC Lions in 2014. Jones officially became the offensive coordinator on December 23, 2013. On January 3, 2018, Jones was announced as the new offensive coordinator for the Montreal Alouettes for the 2018 CFL season. On June 8, 2019, less than a week before the start of the 2019 season, the Alouettes announced they had parted ways with Mike Sherman and promoted Jones to the role of head coach. Despite being thrust into the role six days before the start of the regular season, Jones and the Alouettes surpassed expectations and finished with a 10–8 record and in second place in the East Division. At the conclusion of the season, he was signed to a three-year contract extension to continue as the team's head coach and offensive coordinator. Head coaching record LivingWorks In 2006, Jones became the digital co-trainer of the LivingWorks SafeTALK suicide alertness course. Jones had just finished playing football and was working as a broadcaster in Calgary, and was also working as an actor when his agent approached him with the job of recording the videos. Jones explained that "It hit home for me because suicide, or attempted suicide, has been a part of my family, as it has been for a lot of people. So it was something that was near and dear for me, and it quickly become more than an acting job". In the years since they were first recorded, Khari’s videos have helped trainers present safeTALK to over 300,000 people in more than 20 countries and territories. We are deeply grateful to Khari and to the thousands of dedicated safeTALK trainers who partner with him to bring the training to life. Acting career While attending University of California in Davis, Jones took acting classes which allowed him to get some roles in various made-for-TV movies. Filmography Personal life Jones is a Canadian-American dual citizen and lives in Surrey, British Columbia with his wife, Justine, and daughters, Jaelyn and Siena. He is the son of Cauley Ray and Nina Maria Jones, and brother of filmmaker/podcaster Jamie Jamar Jones. Jones met his wife in a theatre course while both attended UC Davis and appeared in plays together while students. References External links Montreal Alouettes profile AFL stats 1971 births Living people African-American coaches of Canadian football African-American players of Canadian football Albany Firebirds players American football quarterbacks BC Lions players BC Lions coaches Calgary Stampeders players Canadian Football League announcers Canadian football quarterbacks Canadian Football League Most Outstanding Player Award winners Edmonton Elks players Hamilton Tiger-Cats coaches Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Montreal Alouettes coaches Saskatchewan Roughriders coaches Sportspeople from Hammond, Indiana Sportspeople from the Chicago metropolitan area Scottish Claymores players UC Davis Aggies football players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American sportspeople

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey%20City%20and%20Harsimus%20Cemetery

Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery

Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located in Jersey City, New Jersey. It was established in 1829 by the first cemetery company founded in the State of New Jersey and is the size of . The cemetery is an early example of Garden Style landscape cemeteries. The cemetery fell into disrepair and was abandoned in 2008. A volunteer group has since been founded to maintain the cemetery. The location of the cemetery was used as an ammunition bunker for the War of 1812 and was a site of skirmishes in 1780 during the Revolutionary War. Since 2011 goats are used for weed control during the summer. Events In order to raise funds for the upkeep of the grounds and caretaker facilities, the all-volunteer organization has partnered with local groups to produce year round events. Events include: The Ghost of Uncle Joe – A music and theatrical event that occurs in October Shakespeare in the Park by the Hudson Shakespeare Company. The main Shakespeare company of Hudson County has the cemetery as one of its tour stops on its regular summer tours. Halloween tours Constitution Day – A yearly event that takes place at the end of September celebrating the different eras of veterans buried in the cemetery. Eras date from the Revolutionary War to World War II. Notable burials Charles F. Durant (1805–1873), made the first ascent by an American in a hot air balloon See also List of cemeteries in Hudson County, New Jersey References External links FindaGrave website Wikimapia: Hilltop, JC Cemeteries in Hudson County, New Jersey History of Jersey City, New Jersey Rural cemeteries

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Sohrabi

Sohrabi (, also Romanized as Sohrābī) is a village in Shamil Rural District, Takht District, Bandar Abbas County, Hormozgan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 122, in 25 families. References Populated places in Bandar Abbas County

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talking%20in%20Your%20Sleep%20%28Crystal%20Gayle%20song%29

Talking in Your Sleep (Crystal Gayle song)

"Talking in Your Sleep" is a song written by Roger Cook and Bobby Wood, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in January 1978 as the first single from the album When I Dream. The song became a hit on both the country and pop charts in 1978. It peaked at number one on the US Country chart for two weeks, number eighteen on the US Pop chart and number three at the US Adult Contemporary chart. In 1977, Gayle achieved international crossover Pop success for the first time with her No. 1 hit "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue". Following the song's success, Gayle was recording more Pop and Adult Contemporary-styled Country tunes. This song is one of the first examples of this. "Talking in Your Sleep" was released in early 1978, and was a hit mid-year. The song proved an instant follow-up for Gayle on the Pop charts, being she hadn't had another Top 40 Pop hit since "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" the previous year. "Talking in Your Sleep" was released on Gayle's major-selling album from that year called When I Dream. Following "Talking in Your Sleep"'s success as a crossover smash, Gayle only achieved one more Top 40 Pop hit as a solo artist, which came the next year with the song, "Half the Way". She also reached the Top Ten in 1982 with the hit single "You and I" a duet with Eddie Rabbitt. Other versions The first recorded version of the song is by the band Marmalade, produced by Cook's longtime collaborator Roger Greenaway; Marmalade's version was also released as single in 1978 but failed to chart. "Talking in Your Sleep" was covered by Kikki Danielsson in 1979 on her debut album Rock'n Yodel and Reba McEntire in 1995 on her album Starting Over. Cilla Black released a version on her 1980 album Especially for You. It was also covered by Martine McCutcheon on her album You Me & Us in 1999. Chart performance (Crystal Gayle version) References Songs about sleep 1978 singles 1978 songs Crystal Gayle songs Kikki Danielsson songs Reba McEntire songs Marmalade (band) songs Martine McCutcheon songs Songs written by Roger Cook (songwriter) Song recordings produced by Allen Reynolds United Artists Records singles Songs written by Bobby Wood (songwriter)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fencing%20at%20the%201976%20Summer%20Olympics%20%E2%80%93%20Men%27s%20team%20foil

Fencing at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil

The men's team foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1976 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from 24 to 25 July 1976. 63 fencers from 14 nations competed. One of the gold medalists from West Germany team was Thomas Bach, who currently serves as President of the International Olympic Committee. Participating teams Results Round 1 Round 1 Pool A Great Britain and the Soviet Union each defeated Romania, 8–8 (59–52) and 9–7, respectively. The two victors then faced off. The Soviet Union won 9–3. Round 1 Pool B Hungary and France each defeated Cuba, 10–6 and 11–5, respectively. The two victors then faced off. France won 9–1. Round 1 Pool C The first two rounds of matches left Italy and West Germany at 2–0 apiece (advancing to the knockout rounds) and Japan and Kuwait at 0–2 each (eliminating them). Italy defeated West Germany 9–7 to take the top spot in the group. Kuwait finished with only a single bout won, out of 48. Round 1 Pool D The first two rounds of matches left Poland and the United States at 2–0 apiece (advancing to the knockout rounds) and Hong Kong and Iran at 0–2 each (eliminating them). Poland defeated the United States 9–2 to take the top spot in the group. Elimination rounds References Foil team Men's events at the 1976 Summer Olympics

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carroll%20S.%20Walsh%20Jr.

Carroll S. Walsh Jr.

Carroll S. Walsh Jr. (February 18, 1921 – December 17, 2012) was an American jurist. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Walsh served in the United States Army during World War II. He went to St. Lawrence University and University of Notre Dame and graduated from Albany Law School. He served as a New York state court judge in Fulton County, New York and from 1978 to 1990 served on the New York Supreme Court. Walsh and other American soldiers liberated 2,500 Jewish concentration camp prisoners from a Nazi train at the end of World War II. Walsh and his tank crew had been operating in advance of their support column and came over a ridge overlooking the train. Their appearance and presence caused the SS troops guarding the train to retreat and abandon their positions. The name he and his crew had given to their tank was "Ding Dong Daddy". His account of liberating Holocaust victims from a Nazi train led to reunions with the survivors 60 years later. Notes 1921 births 2012 deaths Lawyers from Detroit People from Fulton County, New York University of Notre Dame alumni St. Lawrence University alumni Albany Law School alumni New York Supreme Court Justices 20th-century American judges 20th-century American lawyers United States Army personnel of World War II

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk%2C%20Wisconsin

Tomahawk, Wisconsin

Tomahawk is a city in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,346 at the 2010 census. The city is located to the northeast of the Town of Tomahawk and is not contiguous with it. History Before 1837, the land where Tomahawk is now situated belonged to the Ojibwe, who traded actively with fur traders such as the American Fur Company and the Northwest Company. After the 1837 cession, the practical situation changed only slightly: the federal survey teams had not arrived yet, logging activity was still light, and Ojibwe continued to actively occupy the general area. There was a village just north of the modern Tomahawk, in the vicinity of modern Bradley, and a village on Skanawan Creek. The 1854 Treaty of La Pointe created the reservations at Lac du Flambeau, Lac Courte Oreilles and Bad River. Even after this treaty, the region was largely public domain land and the treaties allowed the Ojibwe usufructory rights to hunt, fish, gather wild rice and make maple sugar. Some Ojibwe received their annuity payments in Wausau until the payments ended in 1874. By that time most Ojibwe were living permanently on the reservations. Logging activity from the Tomahawk River upstream began about 1860 and surged after the Civil War. By 1880 several families were living close to Tomahawk-Wisconsin river confluence, including owning property within the present city limits of Tomahawk. The location was variously known as Bouchard's Station or The Forks, short for Forks of the Wisconsin. Tomahawk traditionally traces its founding to the establishment of the construction camps for a dam and the railroad in 1886. The company leading the effort was the Tomahawk Land and Boom Company, headed by William H. Bradley, who is thus considered to be the principal founder of Tomahawk. The Tomahawk Land and Boom Company was owned 51 percent by the Chicago, Milwaukee and Saint Paul railroad, and 49 percent by the Land, Log and Lumber Company (Bradley and his partners). The dam was a large capital investment for the era, and was one of the largest in the world when it was completed. The town site was platted in 1887, with lots sold in Milwaukee that summer. The agent for the sale was Henry Payne. The city was incorporated in 1891. In the 10 years after the first construction camps were built, Tomahawk grew rapidly, boasting many stores, a three-story hotel, many saw mills, a paper mill, and service via three railroads. Among the events highlighting Tomahawk's history since that time are: 1897: The first high school class graduates; among the graduates was Margaret McBride, who achieved prominence as a vocalist in New York City. 1906: William T. Bradley, future mayor and adopted son of the city's founder, brought the first automobile to the town. 1914: The first airplane landed on north Tomahawk Avenue, there being no other runway then. 1917: Tomahawk men enlisted and formed Company A, 119th Machine Gun Battalion, which was deployed to Europe via Waco, Texas. 1929: The iconic Mitchell Hotel burnt down, nearly taking the entire downtown with it. A new pump brought in from the Phillips fire department was the only thing that saved the day. 1936: Tomahawk celebrated its 50th anniversary. The activities included a visit by Governor Philip La Follette. 1941: The United States declared war on Japan, and many Tomahawk young men and women enlisted in military and other service. 1951: Einar Ingman was awarded the Medal of Honor for valor in Korea. 1976: Governor Patrick Lucey visited to simultaneously dedicate a large new paper machine at the kraft mill (then owned by Owens-Illinois) as well as Highway 86 bridge. 1986: Tomahawk celebrates its 100th anniversary. Frenchtown A neighborhood in the southern part of the city is known as Frenchtown or French Town. Why it has the name remains somewhat unknown. However, among Tomahawk's original settlers were many French speakers, from Canada as well as elsewhere in the United States, including Germain Bourchard, as well as early property owners such as Albert King and Gilbert Vallier. Geography Tomahawk is located at (45.474463, -89.731454). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Tomahawk lies at an elbow shaped bend in the Wisconsin River. There the water is dammed, forming Lake Mohawksin. Mohawksin is a concatenation of the last syllable of the three rivers that flow into it – the Somo, the Tomahawk and the Wisconsin. Climate The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb" (Warm Summer Continental Climate). Demographics 2010 census At the 2010 census, there were 3,397 people, 1,480 households and 875 families in the city. The population density was . There were 1,742 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 96.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population. There were 1,480 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.81. The median age was 44.8 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. 2000 census At the 2000 census, there were 3,770 people, 1,527 households and 957 families residing in the city. The population density was 506.8 per square mile (195.6/km2). There were 1,696 housing units at an average density of 228.0 per square mile (88.0/km2). The racial makeup was 97.98% White, 0.05% Black or African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,527 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99. 25.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males. The median household income was $33,986 and the median family income was $42,333. Males had a median income of $36,042 and females $20,625. The per capita income was $17,277. About 7.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over. Transportation Tomahawk is served by the Tomahawk Regional Airport (KTKV). Located three miles west of the city, the airport handles approximately 7,200 operations per year, with roughly 97% general aviation and 3% air taxi. The airport has a 4,401 foot asphalt runway with approved GPS approaches (Runway 9-27). Education Tomahawk is served by the Tomahawk School District and its three public schools: Tomahawk Elementary School Tomahawk Middle School Tomahawk High School There is also a Catholic school: St. Mary's Catholic School. Recreation Tomahawk hosts many activities and events, especially in the summer. Among the events are: The Tomahawk Fall Ride Pow-wow Days (Independence Day celebration) Tomahawk is home to the Kwahamot Water Ski Club, who perform regularly throughout the summer and periodically host competitive events. Notable people Merton W. Baker, U.S. Air Force major general Hall L. Brooks, Wisconsin State Representative David Claerbaut, educator Robert W. Dean, jurist and legislator Carl Eklund, polar scientist and Antarctic explorer Laurence Eklund, journalist, Milwaukee Journal Washington bureau chief 1947-1970 Mary Felzkowski, 35th District Member of the Assembly Einar H. Ingman, Jr. U.S. Army Medal of Honor, Korea. Jay Leggett, TV and film personality, screenwriter and filmmaker H. T. Webster, syndicated cartoonist and creator of Caspar Milquetoast Mike Webster, football player, enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Edward W. Whitson, Wisconsin State Representative In popular culture Pickles the Drummer, drummer for the virtual death metal band Dethklok and the animated series "Metalocalypse", was raised in Tomahawk. Images References External links City of Tomahawk Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce Sanborn fire insurance maps: 1892 1898 1901 1908 Cities in Wisconsin Cities in Lincoln County, Wisconsin Populated places established in 1891 1891 establishments in Wisconsin

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo%20van%20Doeselaar

Leo van Doeselaar

Leo van Doeselaar (born 1954, Goes) is a Dutch classical organist and conductor. Leo van Doeselaar studied the organ (with Albert de Klerk) and piano (with Jan Wijn) at the Amsterdam Sweelinck Conservatory. He was awarded by the Prix d'Excellence in organ in 1979. He has appeared with many baroque ensembles including those led by Philippe Herreweghe, Ton Koopman, Gustav Leonhardt, Jos van Veldhoven and Andrew Parrott. He was the organ soloist with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, recorded by Decca - this recording received a Grammy Award. In 1995 he was appointed Professor at the Universität der Künste in Berlin. External links Bach-Cantatas.com Official sites 1954 births Living people Dutch classical organists Male organists Dutch conductors (music) Male conductors (music) Dutch performers of early music Conservatorium van Amsterdam alumni Berlin University of the Arts faculty People from Goes 21st-century conductors (music) 21st-century organists 21st-century male musicians

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim%20Miner

Tim Miner

Tim Miner is an American gospel/R&B singer-songwriter and instrumentalist. He has also produced, arranged, and/or composed music for/with many other artists. Miner released three albums on Christian labels in the 1980s before releasing a self-titled album on Motown Records, which is a reworking of his previous album, True Story, with new material. Discography 1984: Tim Miner (Nissi Records) 1988: I Know You Think You Know (Sparrow Records) U.S. Billboard CC No. 24 1990: True Story (Frontline Records) U.S. CC No. 31 1992: Tim Miner (Motown Records) 2004: Not White Enuff (Dream Nation Entertainment) 2006: Melody of Love (Dream Nation Entertainment) 2007: I Dream in Living Color (Dream Nation Entertainment) Other credits Writer 1987: "Isn't It Crazy" on Leon Patillo's Brand New 1991: "Give Me a Chance" on David Peaston's Mixed Emotions 1994: "Any Way You Wanna Go" on CeCe Peniston's Thought 'Ya Knew 1994: "Missing You" & "Anyway" on Steve Perry's For the Love of Strange Medicine 1995: "Cry for Me" on Paula Abdul's Head Over Heels 1997: "Father and a Friend" on Crystal Lewis's Let Love In 2000: "Key to the Kingdom" on The Whites' A Lifetime in the Making 2011: "Only Thing I Ever Get for Christmas" on Justin Bieber's Under the Mistletoe Araon Pearce Producer Producer 1989: Love Is You to Me Kim Boyce (also keyboards) 1992: New Direction DeLeon (also bass, composer, drums, and keyboards) 1992: Love Is Reality Al Green (also arranger, bass, and keyboards) 1992: How Time Flies Wayne Watson (also bass, percussion, and background vocals) 1994: For the Love of Strange Medicine Steve Perry (also bass, composer, and keyboards) 1998: Dionne Sings Dionne Dionne Warwick (also composer and keyboards) 2002: For All Time Soluna (also guitar) 2006: I See Beautiful Tammy Trent (also guitar, keyboards, and duet on "Is This Love") 2008: Outloud! Spensha Baker (also composer, guitar, and keyboards) Guest vocals 1998: "The First Noel" with Brian McKnight on Bethlehem References American gospel singers American male songwriters Living people Year of birth missing (living people)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anjali%20Pawar

Anjali Pawar

Anjali Pawar, also known as Anjali Pawar-Kate, is the director of the child rights non-governmental organization Sakhee and a consultant at Against Child Trafficking in Pune, Maharashra, which works in the field of child protection issues. During the course of her career, Pawar has advocated for child rights issues and worked to reunite adopted children with their biological families. Career In 2010, Pawar helped Arun Dohle reunite with his biological mother. Dohle was adopted as an infant by German parents, but returned to India as an adult and contested the adoption in court, including the allegation that he was adopted without his mother's consent. In 2012, Pawar advocated for a "detailed investigation into procurement of children through extortion, blackmail, threats and bribery of government officials," after Sakhee filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking a stay on all inter-country adoptions until legal protections were implemented and to investigate the conditions at orphanages. Pawar stated that Maharashtra accounted for more than half of the inter-country adoptions in India and cited cases filed against adoption agencies alleging they demanded financial compensation for adoptions. In 2015, Pawar filed a petition with the Maharashtra Protection of Child Rights Commission (MPCRC) to reunite children with their parents after they were allegedly taken by a UK national. In 2016, as the director of Sakhee and a consultant for Against Child Trafficking, Pawar was quoted by The Times of India for her concerns related to the impact on children from inter-country adoptions, particularly for children with disabilities. By 2016, Against Child Trafficking estimated their work had reunited about 40 adoptees with their biological family. In 2017, as a representative of Against Child Trafficking, Pawar helped Jessica (also known by her Indian name, Kamalini) Lindher with Mumbai police and local officials during Lindher's search for her biological parents. Lindher had been abandoned as a young child and adopted by Swedish parents in 1982, and returned to India several times with the hope of finding her biological parents. In 2017, Pawar led a team from Sakhee to rescue a 12-year-old girl from suspected abuse and forced employment. In 2018, Pawar spoke out against a proposal to remove court oversight from the adoption of children. Pawar helped Jennifer Haynes, who was deported 2008 from the US to India , to find her parents References External Links Against Child Trafficking (Official website) Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Social workers Indian women activists Social workers from Maharashtra Women educators from Maharashtra Educators from Maharashtra People from Pune 20th-century Indian women 20th-century Indian educators 20th-century women educators

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dom%C3%A8ne

Domène

Domène () is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France. Population Twin towns Domène is twinned with: Vedano al Lambro, Italy Mühlhausen-Ehingen, Germany See also Communes of the Isère department References External links Official site Communes of Isère Isère communes articles needing translation from French Wikipedia

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emblem%20of%20the%20Georgian%20Soviet%20Socialist%20Republic

Emblem of the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic

The coat of arms of the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic was adopted on May 20, 1921 by the government of the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic. The coat of arms is loosely based on the coat of arms of the Soviet Union. It shows symbols of agriculture (grapes and wheat). The red star rising above the Caucasus stands for the future of the Georgian nation, and the hammer and sickle for the victory of Communism and the "world-wide socialist community of states". The banner bears the Soviet Union state motto ("Workers of the world, unite!") in both the Georgian and Russian languages. In Georgian, it is "პროლეტარებო ყველა ქვეყნისა, შეერთდით!" (transliterated: "P’rolet’arebo q’vela kveq’nisa, sheertdit!"). The Abkhaz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic and the Adjar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic used variants of this coat of arms (in the Abkhaz case, with the name of the republic and the motto also in Abkhaz). A later version in 1981 introduced an inscription reading "საქ.სსრ" (Georgian abbreviation for "Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic") in the centre of the field. This coat of arms was replaced by a new one on December 11, 1990. History First revision The Revolutionary Committee of the SSR of Georgia twice, at its meetings, on March 8 and May 15, 1921, raised the question of the coat of arms. On May 20, 1921, the Revolutionary Committee of the SSR adopted a decree "On the arms and flag of the Socialist Soviet Republic of Georgia": The coat of arms is reconfirmed in the Constitution of the Georgian SSR, adopted by the Fourth All-Georgian Congress of Soviets of Workers, Peasants' and Red Army Deputies in 1927, the coat of arms is described in Article 112: Second revision In the opinion of the commission set up in 1937 under the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, it was necessary to add the name of the republic to the coat of arms of the Georgian SSR, to introduce a red five-pointed star, and to represent citrus and tea between the ears and grapevines. Apparently, it was then recommended to remove from the coat of arms the motto "Proletarians of all countries, unite!" In French. According to V. Potseluev's book Emblems of the USSR, on February 13, 1937, the Extraordinary VIII Congress of Soviets of the Georgian SSR adopted a new Constitution of the Georgian SSR, in which the arms were described as follows: On February 6, 1956, the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR approved the "Regulations on the State Emblem of the Georgian SSR". Third revision On April 15, 1978, the Supreme Soviet of the Georgian SSR adopted a new Constitution of the Georgian SSR. On June 18, 1981, in a new version of the "Regulations on the State Emblem of the Georgian SSR", the abbreviation "GSSR" was added to the emblem. Gallery References Georgian SSR Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic Georgian SSR Georgian SSR Georgian SSR Georgian SSR Georgian SFSR Georgian SSR Georgian SSR

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Hose

George Hose

George Frederick Hose (3 September 1838 – 26 March 1922) was an Anglican clergyman, Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak from 1881 to 1909. Hose was born on 3 September 1838 in Brunswick Place, Cambridge, the son of Frederick Hose, a clerk, and his wife, Mary Ann Knight. He was educated at St John's College, Cambridge, where he gained an MA and ordained in 1861. He began his career with curacies at Roxton and Marylebone. He was Chaplain of Malacca then Archdeacon of Singapore before his elevation to the episcopate. In 1877 he promoted the founding of the Straits Asiatic Society, later the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, and subsequently served as the society's president from 1878 to 1908. He retired in 1909 and died on 26 March 1922. His son Edward Shaw Hose was a civil servant in Malaya and was also President of the Asiatic Society. References External links C. M. Turnbull, "Hose, George Frederick (1838–1922)", Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004. (Accessed 4 November 2015) 1838 births 1922 deaths Alumni of St John's College, Cambridge Archdeacons of Singapore 20th-century Anglican bishops in Asia Anglican bishops of Labuan and Sarawak British expatriates in Malaysia British chaplains People of British Borneo Anglican bishops of West Malaysia

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trachemys%20callirostris

Trachemys callirostris

Trachemys callirostris is a turtle in the family Emydidae found in Colombia and Venezuela. Description The turtle's carapace is green with light colors with dark splotches between them. The head of the turtle includes yellow lines and a splotch behind their ears resembling pond slider(Trachemys scripta). On average they are 25 cm(10 in.). Larger specimens can are around 32 cm(12.5 in.), but have been as long as 35 cm(13.5 in.). Taxonomy There are two subspecies recognized: Colombian slider (T. c. callirostris) Venezuelan slider (T. c. chichiriviche) The species was thought to be a subspecies of the pond slider(Trachemys scripta). Distribution and habitat The species is found in Colombia and Venezuela. Many have been found in the Magdalena River. They live in slow rivers, lakes, swamps, ponds, and rafts and can tolerate brackish water to some extent. They live in areas with floating vegetation and logs to bask on. The Colombian subspecies in lives in northern Colombia and Northwest Venezuela near the Antioquia Department(Colombia), Atlántico Department(Colombia), Bolívar Department(Colombia), Córdoba Department(Colombia), Cesar Department(Colombia), La Guajira Department(Colombia), Magdalena Department(Colombia), Zulia(Venezuela), and Falcón(Venezuela). The Venezuelan subspecies is found in small coastal river systems near Rio Tocuyo(Venezuela), Falcón(Venezuela), Rio Morón(Venezuela), and Carabobo(Venezuela). Further reading Infotortuga: Trachemys callirostris, tortuga colombiana Website in Spanish, fairly accurate translation on Google Translate References Trachemys Turtles of South America Reptiles of Colombia Reptiles of Venezuela Reptiles described in 1856 Taxa named by John Edward Gray

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yo%20Soy%20132

Yo Soy 132

Yo Soy 132, commonly stylized as #YoSoy132, was a protest movement composed of Mexican university students from both private and public universities, residents of Mexico, claiming supporters from about 50 cities around the world. It began as opposition to the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) candidate Enrique Peña Nieto and the Mexican media's allegedly biased coverage of the 2012 general election. The name Yo Soy 132, Spanish for "I Am 132", originated in an expression of solidarity with the original 131 protest's initiators. The phrase drew inspiration from the Occupy movement and the Spanish 15-M movement. The protest movement was known worldwide as the "Mexican spring" (an allusion to the Arab Spring) after claims made by its first spokespersons, and called the "Mexican occupy movement" in the international press. Origins On May 11, 2012, then Institutional Revolutionary Party Mexican Presidential Candidate Enrique Peña Nieto visited the Ibero-American University to present his political platform to the students as part of the Buen Ciudadano Ibero (good citizen Ibero) forum. At the end of his discussion, he was asked by a group of students a question regarding the 2006 civil unrest in San Salvador Atenco, in which then-governor of the State of Mexico Peña Nieto called in state police to break up a protest by local residents, which led to several protestors being violently beaten, raped, and others killed (including a child). Peña responded that it was a decisive action that he personally enacted, to re-establish order and peace within the legitimate rights of the State of Mexico to use public force, and that it was found valid by the National Supreme Court. His response was met with applause by his supporters and slogans against his campaign from students who disliked his statement. Video of the event was recorded by various students and uploaded onto social media, but major Mexican television channels and national newspapers reported that the protest was not by students of the university. This angered many of the Ibero-American University students, prompting 131 of them to publish a video on YouTube identifying themselves by their University ID card. The video went viral, and protests spread across various campuses. People showed their support of the 131 students' message by stating, mainly on Twitter, that they were the 132nd student—"I am 132"— thus giving birth to the Yo Soy 132 movement. Protests Since the beginning of the movement, protest tactics included silent marches, concerts, encouraging political participation in elections, and marching without being on the street and disrupting traffic. Rallies and marches happened in the capital, Mexico City, and also in 12 of the 32 states of the Mexican Republic. Outside of Mexico, various individuals, mostly Mexican students benefited by government grants for studying abroad, created their own messages of solidarity from the country they were studying. The success of the movement in unifying thousands of students prompted political analysts to consider whether the movement would cause trouble for the next government in the election results. This was not to be the case, although the fairness of the elections was criticized. Goals On June 5, 2012, students gathered at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the country's largest public university, and agreed that the movement should aspire to go beyond the general election and become a national force. General principles On August 10, 2012, YoSoy132 International group published a translation of the General Principles. The movement claimed as a success of their demands that the second Mexican presidential debate was broadcast nationwide; however, the broadcast was done by Televisa and TV Azteca, both companies previously labeled by the movement as unreliable and untrustable sources of information. It also proposed a third debate organized by members of the Yo Soy 132 movement that was held without the presence of Enrique Peña Nieto, who rejected the invitation and said it lacked conditions of impartiality. This third debate was accessible only to the privileged society with access to broadband internet, something that wasn't common in 2012 in Mexico, which led to criticism. Public opinion Support Yo Soy 132 was compared by their first spokespersons to the Arab Spring movement that occurred in the Arab world, as well as the Occupy movement. This is because all three movements rely on grassroots support and have used social media as a way to communicate and organize, as well as using civil resistance. The Occupy Wall Street movement acknowledged these similarities by writing a post on their website expressing their solidarity with Yo Soy 132. The movement also promotes a leaderless structure, in which no one person is the leader, as well as having multiple demands. Opposition On June 11, 2012, four persons who named themselves generación mx, through a YouTube video claimed they were allegedly part of Yo Soy 132 and announced their supposed departure, claiming that they perceived that the movement favored the leftist candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador. They claimed to have the same goals as the Yo Soy 132 movement of democratization of the media, political reform, environmental protection, and calling politicians' attention to the agenda of Mexican youth. Apart from their single YouTube video ranting against the Yo Soy 132 movement, this alleged group never performed any kind of real political activism. It was later uncovered by social network activists that the generacion mx members were directly linked to Peña Nieto's political party, the PRI, the one Yo Soy 132 was campaigning against. A spokesperson of GenerationMX denied ties with the PRI party and his current employer COPARMEX. The movement has also been opposed on social media by so-called Peñabots - automated accounts used for propaganda purposes. See also National Regeneration Movement 2012 Mexican elections protests 1DMX riots Peña's birthday present SEDENAs website deface Mexican Indignados Movement List of protests in the 21st century References External links Yo Soy 132 official website (in Spanish) Yo Soy 132 international website (in Spanish) 131 students original video on YouTube 2012 in Mexico 2012 protests Politics of Mexico Student political organizations Protests in Mexico Protests against results of elections Student protests in Mexico Articles containing video clips

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Oktibbeha County School District

The Oktibbeha County School District was a public school district serving rural communities in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi (USA). The district administrative offices were in Starkville. It is now a part of the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District, effective July 1, 2015. History In the 1960s and 70s, the school districts were reconfigured so that most of the areas surrounding Starkville were grouped into the Starkville School District (SSD). This resulted in a situation where the population of the OCSD had a median income of around half that of the SSD, and was over 90% black. Prior to 1970, black students from Sturgis were bused to Maben. One day before the faculty of the schools were to be integrated in February of 1970, a black school in Maben was burned. The district served most of Maben and the town of Sturgis in the West Oktibbeha County Elementary (Pre-K-6) and High School (7-12) as well as several communities in the western parts of the county not in the Starkville City School District. The East Oktibbeha County Elementary (K-6) and High School (7-12) served the communities in the eastern parts of Oktibbeha county not included in the Starkville City School District. OCSD was taken over the state twice due to academic failure and mismanagement, and the state proposed several times that it should be merged with the SSD. In 2013, the Mississippi Legislature passed a bill requiring that all Oktibbeha County schools be merged into the Starkville School District. In the implementation of this plan, East Oktibbeha Elementary was closed because its location would have resulted in a school that was over 90% black. The district was dissolved under Mississippi law on July 1, 2015. Schools East Oktibbeha County High School - Unincorporated area West Oktibbeha County High School - Maben East Oktibbeha County Elementary School - Unincorporated area West Oktibbeha County Elementary School (formerly Sturgis Elementary School) - Sturgis Schools closed prior to the district's consolidation: Wicks Elementary School Alexander High School (for black children) Maben High School (for black children) Moor High School (for black children) Sturgis High School (for white children) Demographics 2019-2020 school year 2006-07 school year There were a total of 876 students enrolled in the Oktibbeha County School District during the 2006-2007 school year. The gender makeup of the district was 51% female and 49% male. The racial makeup of the district was 91.55% African American, 8.33% White, and 0.11% Asian. 82.7% of the district's students were eligible to receive free lunch. Previous school years Accountability statistics See also List of school districts in Mississippi References External links 2010 school district map for Oktibbeha County - U.S. Census Bureau PROCLAMATION by GOVERNOR RONNIE MUSGROVE (concerning the school district) Education in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Former school districts in Mississippi 2015 disestablishments in Mississippi School districts disestablished in 2015

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Stixis scandens

Stixis scandens is a species of liana in the family Resedaceae and the type species in its genus. No subspecies are listed in the Catalogue of Life. It is found in Indo-China; in Vietnam it may be called quã dây leo. References External links Original illustration (plantillustrations.org) scandens Flora of Indo-China

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Harbor Springs Municipal Airport

Harbor Springs Municipal Airport , also known as Harbor Springs Airport, is a public airport located three miles (5 km) east of the central business district of Harbor Springs, a city in Emmet County, Michigan, United States. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021, in which it is categorized as a local general aviation facility. Although most U.S. airports use the same three-letter location identifier for the FAA and IATA, Harbor Springs Municipal Airport is assigned MGN by the FAA but has no designation from the IATA (which assigned MGN to Baracoa Regional Airport in Magangué, Colombia). The airport's ICAO identifier is KMGN. Facilities and aircraft Harbor Springs Municipal Airport covers an area of which contains one asphalt runway (10/28): 4,157 x 75 ft (1,267 x 23 m). For 12-month period ending 31 December 2005 the airport had 16,742 aircraft operations (100% general aviation), an average of 45 per day. There are 16 aircraft based at this airport: 94% single engine (15) and 6% multi engine (1). The airport is staffed daily from 8 am until dusk. It is accessible by road from M-119. References External links   Airports in Michigan Buildings and structures in Emmet County, Michigan Transportation in Emmet County, Michigan

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Micromandibularia rufa

Micromandibularia rufa is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Stephan von Breuning in 1954. References Saperdini Beetles described in 1954

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No. 262 Squadron RAF

No. 262 Squadron RAF was an anti-submarine patrol squadron of the Royal Air Force between 1942 and 1945. History The squadron was officially formed on 29 September 1942 at RAF Hednesford, although this was a paper exercise as the squadron personnel and equipment were at that moment in transit to Congella in South Africa. It did not start to operate as a squadron until arriving in Durban on 5 November 1942, arriving at Congella a week later, but still had to wait until February 1943 before their first Consolidated Catalina aircraft arrived. It began to operate long anti-submarine patrols over the Indian Ocean. From November 1943 it started to training crews from the South African Air Force with a detachment at Langebaanweg in the Cape Province, it still carried out anti-submarine patrols but began to restrict those patrols to within the South Africa Defence Area. On 15 February 1945 the squadron was disbanded when it was renumbered as 35 Squadron South African Air Force. Aircraft operated See also List of Royal Air Force aircraft squadrons References Notes Bibliography Halley, James J. The Squadrons of the Royal Air Force & Commonwealth 1918–1988. Tonbridge, Kent, UK: Air Britain (Historians) Ltd., 1988. . Jefford, C.G. RAF Squadrons, a Comprehensive record of the Movement and Equipment of all RAF Squadrons and their Antecedents since 1912. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK: Airlife Publishing, 1988 (second edition 2001). . Rawlings, John D.R. Coastal, Support and Special Squadrons of the RAF and their Aircraft. London: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd., 1982. . Spring, Ivan. Flying Boat: The History of 262 Squadron RAF and the origins of 35 Squadron SAAF. Johannesburg, South Africa: Spring Air, 1995. . The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982–1985), Orbis Publishing, UK. No. 262 Maritime patrol aircraft units and formations Military units and formations established in 1942 Military units and formations disestablished in 1945

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Mind Games (Palisades album)

Mind Games is the second studio album by American post-hardcore band Palisades. The album was released on January 13, 2015, by Rise Records. It debuted at number 81 on the Billboard 200, number 2 on the Heatseekers chart, number 5 on the Hard Rock Albums chart, number 17 on the Top Rock Albums, and number 59 on the Digital Albums chart. Track listing Personnel Palisades Louis Miceli - lead vocals, unclean vocals Xavier Adames - lead guitar, backing vocals Matthew Marshall - rhythm guitar, additional unclean vocals Earl Halasan - turntables, keyboards, synthesizer, programming Brandon Sidney - bass guitar, backing vocals, co-lead vocals Aaron Rosa - drums, percussionProduction Erik Ron - Producer Pete Rutcho - mixing, mastering, engineer Charts References 2015 albums Palisades (band) albums Rise Records albums

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Syleus

Syleus is a genus of harvestmen in the family Sclerosomatidae from India. Species Syleus mysoreus Roewer, 1955 Syleus niger (C.L.Koch, 1848) References Harvestmen Harvestman genera

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Her (song)

"Her" is a song recorded by American country music artist Aaron Tippin. It was released in June 1999 as the third single from the album What This Country Needs. The song reached #33 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Jeffrey Steele and Craig Wiseman. Chart performance References 1999 singles 1998 songs Aaron Tippin songs Songs written by Jeffrey Steele Songs written by Craig Wiseman Lyric Street Records singles

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Andrés Sabella

Andrés Sabella (1912–1989) was a Chilean writer, cartoonist, journalist and poet. Biography Andrés Sabella's was born to Palestinian-Italian Andrés Sabella Signora, and Carmela Gálvez Tello. His mother died when he was six years old. He completed his primary and secondary education at the St. Aloysius College, Antofagasta where his classmate was Radomiro Tomic. Sabella began writing at the age of 14. In 1929, he published Carcaj, Antofagasta's first poetic anthology. In the following year he published his first book titled, Rumbo indeciso. Works Rumbo indecisive (1930) Dirt (1934) Neighborhood pigeons (1941) Far North (1944) Chile, fertile province (1945) Centennial JK Huysmans (1949) Gala Martin (1952) The horse in my hand (1953) Songs for the sea to play with us (1964) A child over the sea (1972) Cell Christ. About The Bible A Hard Pan. The Star Man. (1972) References 1912 births 1989 deaths People from Antofagasta Chilean journalists Male journalists Chilean male poets 20th-century Chilean poets 20th-century Chilean male writers 20th-century journalists

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ARKive

ARKive was a global initiative with the mission of "promoting the conservation of the world's threatened species, through the power of wildlife imagery", which it did by locating and gathering films, photographs and audio recordings of the world's species into a centralised digital archive. Its priority was the completion of audio-visual profiles for the c. 17,000 species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The project was an initiative of Wildscreen, a UK-registered educational charity, based in Bristol. The technical platform was created by Hewlett-Packard, as part of the HP Labs' Digital Media Systems research programme. ARKive had the backing of leading conservation organisations, including BirdLife International, Conservation International, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the United Nations' World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), as well as leading academic and research institutions, such as the Natural History Museum; Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; and the Smithsonian Institution. It was a member of the Institutional Council of the Encyclopedia of Life. Two ARKive layers for Google Earth, featuring endangered species and species in the Gulf of Mexico were produced by Google Earth Outreach. The first of these was launched in April 2008 by Wildscreen's Patron, Sir David Attenborough. The website closed on 15 February 2019; its collection of images and videos remains securely stored for future generations. History The project formally was launched on 20 May 2003 by its patron, the UK-based natural history presenter, Sir David Attenborough, a long-standing colleague and friend of its chief instigator, the late Christopher Parsons, a former Head of the BBC Natural History Unit. Parsons never lived to see the fruition of the project, succumbing to cancer in November 2002 at the age of 70. Parsons identified a need to provide a centralised safe haven for wildlife films and photographs after discovering that many such records are held in scattered, non-indexed, collections, often with little or no public access, and sometimes in conditions that could lead to loss or damage. He believed the records could be a powerful force in building environmental awareness by bringing scientific names to life. He also saw their preservation as an important educational resource and conservation tool, not least because extinction rates and habitat destruction could mean that images and sounds might be the only legacy of some species’ existence. His vision of a permanent, accessible, refuge for audio-visual wildlife material won almost immediate support from many of the world's major broadcasters, including the BBC, Granada, international state broadcasting corporations and National Geographic magazine; leading film and photographic libraries, international conservation organisations and academic institutes such as Cornell University. The initial feasibility study for creating ARKive was carried out in the late 1980s by conservationist John Burton, but at the time the costs of the technology needed were too far too high, and so it was over a decade later, after the technology had caught up with Christopher Parson's vision (and the costs dropped), that the project was able to get off the ground. After capital development funds of £2m were secured from the Heritage Lottery Fund in 1997 and New Opportunities Fund in 2000, work on building ARKive began as part of the UK's Millennium celebrations, using advanced computerised storage and retrieval technology devised for the project by Hewlett-Packard, with an initial capacity of up to 74 terabytes of data, using redundant hardware and multiple copies of media stored at multiple sites. Media was digitised to the highest available quality without compression and encoded to open standards. A prototype site was online as early as April 1999. There were several design iterations before the formal launch. By the launch date, the project team had researched, catalogued, copied, described and authenticated image, sound and fact files of 1,000 animals, plants and fungi, many of them critically endangered. More multi-media profiles are added every month, starting with British flora and fauna and with species included on the Red List – that is, species that are believed to be closest to extinction, according to research by the World Conservation Union. By January 2006, the database had grown to 2,000 species, 15,000 still images and more than 50 hours of video. By 2010, over 5,500 donors had contributed 70,000 film clips and photos of more than 12,000 species. In February 2019, Wildscreen announced that they "...have had to make the very hard decision to close the Arkive website on 15 February 2019", due to funding issues. On that date the website was replaced with a short statement, concluding: Recognition The site was Sunday Times website of the year for 2005. It was a 2010 Webby Award honoree for its outstanding calibre of work, in the 'Education' category, and a 2010 Association of Educational Publishers 'Distinguished Achievement Award' winner, in the category for websites for 9-to-12-year-olds. See also Catalogue of Life Encyclopedia of Life List of online encyclopaedias References External links Official ARKive site Technical specifications from Hewlett-Packard Memorandum of Understanding with Encyclopedia of Life Biological classification Biological databases British online encyclopedias Virtual museums

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Geothermal energy

Geothermal energy is the thermal energy in the Earth's crust which originates from the formation of the planet and from radioactive decay of materials in currently uncertain but possibly roughly equal proportions. The high temperature and pressure in Earth's interior cause some rock to melt and solid mantle to behave plastically. This results in parts of the mantle convecting upward since it is lighter than the surrounding rock. Temperatures at the core–mantle boundary can reach over 4000 °C (7200 °F). Geothermal heating, using water from hot springs, for example, has been used for bathing since Paleolithic times and for space heating since ancient Roman times. More recently geothermal power, the term used for generation of electricity from geothermal energy, has gained in importance. It is estimated that the earth's geothermal resources are theoretically more than adequate to supply humanity's energy needs, although only a very small fraction is currently being profitably exploited, often in areas near tectonic plate boundaries. As a result of government assisted research and industry experience, the cost of generating geothermal power decreased by 25% over the 1980s and 1990s. More recent technological advances have dramatically reduced costs and thereby expanded the range and size of viable resources. In 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that geothermal energy from a power plant "built today" costs about $0.05/kWh. In 2019, 13,900 megawatts (MW) of geothermal power was available worldwide. An additional 28 gigawatts of direct geothermal heating capacity has been installed for district heating, space heating, spas, industrial processes, desalination and agricultural applications as of 2010. Forecasts for the future of geothermal power depend on assumptions about technology, energy prices, subsidies, plate boundary movement and interest rates. Pilot programs like EWEB's customer opt in Green Power Program show that customers would be willing to pay a little more for a renewable energy source like geothermal. About 100 thousand people are employed in the industry. The adjective geothermal originates from the Greek roots (), meaning Earth, and (), meaning hot. History Hot springs have been used for bathing at least since Paleolithic times. The oldest known spa is a stone pool on China's Lisan mountain built in the Qin Dynasty in the 3rd century BCE, at the same site where the Huaqing Chi palace was later built. In the first century CE, Romans conquered Aquae Sulis, now Bath, Somerset, England, and used the hot springs there to feed public baths and underfloor heating. The admission fees for these baths probably represent the first commercial use of geothermal power. The world's oldest geothermal district heating system in Chaudes-Aigues, France, has been operating since the 15th century. The earliest industrial exploitation began in 1827 with the use of geyser steam to extract boric acid from volcanic mud in Larderello, Italy. In 1892, America's first district heating system in Boise, Idaho was powered directly by geothermal energy, and was copied in Klamath Falls, Oregon in 1900. The first known building in the world to utilize geothermal energy as its primary heat source was the Hot Lake Hotel in Union County, Oregon, whose construction was completed in 1907. A deep geothermal well was used to heat greenhouses in Boise in 1926, and geysers were used to heat greenhouses in Iceland and Tuscany at about the same time. Charlie Lieb developed the first downhole heat exchanger in 1930 to heat his house. Steam and hot water from geysers began heating homes in Iceland starting in 1943. In the 20th century, demand for electricity led to the consideration of geothermal power as a generating source. Prince Piero Ginori Conti tested the first geothermal power generator on 4 July 1904, at the same Larderello dry steam field where geothermal acid extraction began. It successfully lit four light bulbs. Later, in 1911, the world's first commercial geothermal power plant was built there. It was the world's only industrial producer of geothermal electricity until New Zealand built a plant in 1958. In 2012, it produced some 594 megawatts. In 1960, Pacific Gas and Electric began operation of the first successful geothermal electric power plant in the United States at The Geysers in California. The original turbine lasted for more than 30 years and produced 11 MW net power. The binary cycle power plant was first demonstrated in 1967 in the USSR and later introduced to the US in 1981. This technology allows the generation of electricity from much lower temperature resources than previously. In 2006, a binary cycle plant in Chena Hot Springs, Alaska, came on-line, producing electricity from a record low fluid temperature of . Resources The Earth's internal thermal energy flows to the surface by conduction at a rate of 44.2 terawatts (TW), and is replenished by radioactive decay of minerals at a rate of 30 TW. These power rates are more than double humanity's current energy consumption from all primary sources, but most of this energy flow is not recoverable. In addition to the internal heat flows, the top layer of the surface to a depth of is heated by solar energy during the summer, and releases that energy and cools during the winter. Outside of the seasonal variations, the geothermal gradient of temperatures through the crust is 25–30 °C (45–54 °F) per km of depth in most of the world. The conductive heat flux averages 0.1 MW/km2. These values are much higher near tectonic plate boundaries where the crust is thinner. They may be further augmented by fluid circulation, either through magma conduits, hot springs, hydrothermal circulation or a combination of these. The thermal efficiency and profitability of electricity generation is particularly sensitive to temperature. The most demanding applications receive the greatest benefit from a high natural heat flux, ideally from using a hot spring. The next best option is to drill a well into a hot aquifer. If no adequate aquifer is available, an artificial one may be built by injecting water to hydraulically fracture the bedrock. This last approach is called hot dry rock geothermal energy in Europe, or enhanced geothermal systems in North America. Much greater potential may be available from this approach than from conventional tapping of natural aquifers. Estimates of the potential for electricity generation from geothermal energy vary sixfold, from depending on the scale of investments. Upper estimates of geothermal resources assume enhanced geothermal wells as deep as , whereas existing geothermal wells are rarely more than deep. Wells of this depth are now common in the petroleum industry. The deepest research well in the world, the Kola superdeep borehole, is deep. Geothermal power Geothermal power is electrical power generated from geothermal energy. Technologies in use include dry steam power stations, flash steam power stations and binary cycle power stations. Geothermal electricity generation is currently used in 26 countries, while geothermal heating is in use in 70 countries. As of 2019, worldwide geothermal power capacity amounts to 15.4 gigawatts (GW), of which 23.86 percent or 3.68 GW are installed in the United States. International markets grew at an average annual rate of 5 percent over the three years to 2015, and global geothermal power capacity is expected to reach 14.5–17.6 GW by 2020. Based on current geologic knowledge and technology the GEA publicly discloses, the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) estimates that only 6.9 percent of total global potential has been tapped so far, while the IPCC reported geothermal power potential to be in the range of 35 GW to 2 TW. Countries generating more than 15 percent of their electricity from geothermal sources include El Salvador, Kenya, the Philippines, Iceland, New Zealand, and Costa Rica. Geothermal power is considered to be a sustainable, renewable source of energy because the heat extraction is small compared with the Earth's heat content. The greenhouse gas emissions of geothermal electric stations are on average 45 grams of carbon dioxide per kilowatt-hour of electricity, or less than 5 percent of that of conventional coal-fired plants. As a source of renewable energy for both power and heating, geothermal has the potential to meet 3-5% of global demand by 2050. With economic incentives, it is estimated that by 2100 it will be possible to meet 10% of global demand. Geothermal electric plants were traditionally built exclusively on the edges of tectonic plates where high-temperature geothermal resources are available near the surface. The development of binary cycle power plants and improvements in drilling and extraction technology enable enhanced geothermal systems over a much greater geographical range. Demonstration projects are operational in Landau-Pfalz, Germany, and Soultz-sous-Forêts, France, while an earlier effort in Basel, Switzerland, was shut down after it triggered earthquakes. Other demonstration projects are under construction in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. In Myanmar over 39 locations capable of geothermal power production and some of these hydrothermal reservoirs lie quite close to Yangon which is a significant underutilized resource. Geothermal heating Geothermal heating is the direct use of geothermal energy for some heating applications. Humans have taken advantage of geothermal heat this way since the Paleolithic era. Approximately seventy countries made direct use of a total of 270 PJ of geothermal heating in 2004. As of 2007, 28 GW of geothermal heating capacity is installed around the world, satisfying 0.07% of global primary energy consumption. Thermal efficiency is high since no energy conversion is needed, but capacity factors tend to be low (around 20%) since the heat is mostly needed in the winter. Geothermal energy originates from the heat retained within the Earth since the original formation of the planet, from radioactive decay of minerals, and from solar energy absorbed at the surface. Most high temperature geothermal heat is harvested in regions close to tectonic plate boundaries where volcanic activity rises close to the surface of the Earth. In these areas, ground and groundwater can be found with temperatures higher than the target temperature of the application. However, even cold ground contains heat, below the undisturbed ground temperature is consistently at the Mean Annual Air Temperature and it may be extracted with a ground source heat pump. Types Geothermal energy comes in either vapor-dominated or liquid-dominated forms. Larderello and The Geysers are vapor-dominated. Vapor-dominated sites offer temperatures from 240 to 300 °C that produce superheated steam. Liquid-dominated plants Liquid-dominated reservoirs (LDRs) are more common with temperatures greater than and are found near young volcanoes surrounding the Pacific Ocean and in rift zones and hot spots. Flash plants are the common way to generate electricity from these sources. Pumps are generally not required, powered instead when the water turns to steam. Most wells generate 2–10 MW of electricity. Steam is separated from a liquid via cyclone separators, while the liquid is returned to the reservoir for reheating/reuse. As of 2013, the largest liquid system is Cerro Prieto in Mexico, which generates 750 MW of electricity from temperatures reaching . The Salton Sea field in Southern California offers the potential of generating 2000 MW of electricity. Lower-temperature LDRs (120–200 °C) require pumping. They are common in extensional terrains, where heating takes place via deep circulation along faults, such as in the Western US and Turkey. Water passes through a heat exchanger in a Rankine cycle binary plant. The water vaporizes an organic working fluid that drives a turbine. These binary plants originated in the Soviet Union in the late 1960s and predominate in new US plants. Binary plants have no emissions. Enhanced geothermal systems Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) actively inject water into wells to be heated and pumped back out. The water is injected under high pressure to expand existing rock fissures to enable the water to freely flow in and out. The technique was adapted from oil and gas extraction techniques. However, the geologic formations are deeper and no toxic chemicals are used, reducing the possibility of environmental damage. Drillers can employ directional drilling to expand the size of the reservoir. Small-scale EGS have been installed in the Rhine Graben at Soultz-sous-Forêts in France and at Landau and Insheim in Germany. Economics Geothermal power requires no fuel (except for pumps), and is therefore immune to fuel cost fluctuations. However, capital costs are significant. Drilling accounts for over half the costs, and exploration of deep resources entails significant risks. A typical well doublet (extraction and injection wells) in Nevada can support 4.5 megawatts (MW) and costs about $10 million to drill, with a 20% failure rate. As noted above, drilling cost is a major component of a geothermal power plant's budget and is one of the key barriers to wider development of geothermal resources. A power plant must have production wells to bring the hot fluid (steam or hot water) to the surface and must also have injection wells to pump the liquid back into the reservoir after it has passed through the power plant. Drilling geothermal wells is more expensive than drilling oil and gas wells of comparable depth for several reasons: Geothermal reservoirs are usually in igneous or metamorphic rock, which is harder than the sedimentary rock of hydrocarbon reservoirs. The rock is often fractured, which causes vibrations that are damaging to bits and other drilling tools. The rock is often abrasive, with high quartz content, and sometimes contains highly corrosive fluids. The formation is, by definition, hot, which limits use of downhole electronics. Casing in geothermal wells must be cemented from top to bottom, to resist the casing's tendency to expand and contract with temperature changes. Oil and gas wells are usually cemented only at the bottom. Because the geothermal well produces a low-value fluid (steam or hot water) its diameter is considerably larger than typical oil and gas wells. In total, electrical plant construction and well drilling cost about €2–5 million per MW of electrical capacity, while the break-even price is 0.04–0.10 € per kW·h. Enhanced geothermal systems tend to be on the high side of these ranges, with capital costs above $4 million per MW and break-even above $0.054 per kW·h in 2007. The capital cost of one such district heating system in Bavaria was estimated at somewhat over 1 million € per MW. Direct systems of any size are much simpler than electric generators and have lower maintenance costs per kW·h, but they must consume electricity to run pumps and compressors. Some governments subsidize geothermal projects. Geothermal power is highly scalable: from a rural village to an entire city, making it a vital part of the renewable energy transition. The most developed geothermal field in the United States is The Geysers in Northern California. Geothermal projects have several stages of development. Each phase has associated risks. At the early stages of reconnaissance and geophysical surveys, many projects are canceled, making that phase unsuitable for traditional lending. Projects moving forward from the identification, exploration and exploratory drilling often trade equity for financing. Renewability and sustainability Geothermal power is considered to be renewable because any projected heat extraction is small compared to the Earth's heat content. The Earth has an internal heat content of 1031 joules (3·1015 TWh), approximately 100 billion times the 2010 worldwide annual energy consumption. About 20% of this is residual heat from planetary accretion; the remainder is attributed to past and current radioactive decay of naturally occurring isotopes. For example, a 5275 m deep borehole in United Downs Deep Geothermal Power Project in Cornwall, England, found granite with very high thorium content, whose radioactive decay is believed to power the high temperature of the rock. Natural heat flows are not in equilibrium, and the planet is slowly cooling down on geologic timescales. Human extraction taps a minute fraction of the natural outflow, often without accelerating it. According to most official descriptions of geothermal energy use, it is currently called renewable and sustainable because it returns an equal volume of water to the area that the heat extraction takes place, but at a somewhat lower temperature. For instance, the water leaving the ground is 300 degrees, and the water returning is 200 degrees, the energy obtained is the difference in heat that is extracted. Current research estimates of impact on the heat loss from the Earth's core are based on a studies done up through 2012. However, if household and industrial uses of this energy source were to expand dramatically over coming years, based on a diminishing fossil fuel supply and a growing world population that is rapidly industrializing requiring additional energy sources, then the estimates on the impact on the Earth's cooling rate would need to be re-evaluated. Geothermal power is also considered to be sustainable thanks to its power to sustain the Earth's intricate ecosystems. By using geothermal sources of energy present generations of humans will not endanger the capability of future generations to use their own resources to the same amount that those energy sources are presently used. Further, due to its low emissions geothermal energy is considered to have excellent potential for mitigation of global warming. Even though geothermal power is globally sustainable, extraction must still be monitored to avoid local depletion. Over the course of decades, individual wells draw down local temperatures and water levels until a new equilibrium is reached with natural flows. The three oldest sites, at Larderello, Wairakei, and the Geysers have experienced reduced output because of local depletion. Heat and water, in uncertain proportions, were extracted faster than they were replenished. If production is reduced and water is reinjected, these wells could theoretically recover their full potential. Such mitigation strategies have already been implemented at some sites. The long-term sustainability of geothermal energy has been demonstrated at the Lardarello field in Italy since 1913, at the Wairakei field in New Zealand since 1958, and at The Geysers field in California since 1960. Falling electricity production may be boosted through drilling additional supply boreholes, as at Poihipi and Ohaaki. The Wairakei power station has been running much longer, with its first unit commissioned in November 1958, and it attained its peak generation of 173 MW in 1965, but already the supply of high-pressure steam was faltering, in 1982 being derated to intermediate pressure and the station managing 157 MW. Around the start of the 21st century it was managing about 150 MW, then in 2005 two 8 MW isopentane systems were added, boosting the station's output by about 14 MW. Detailed data are unavailable, being lost due to re-organisations. One such re-organisation in 1996 causes the absence of early data for Poihipi (started 1996), and the gap in 1996/7 for Wairakei and Ohaaki; half-hourly data for Ohaaki's first few months of operation are also missing, as well as for most of Wairakei's history. Environmental effects Fluids drawn from the deep Earth carry a mixture of gases, notably carbon dioxide (), hydrogen sulfide (), methane () and ammonia (). These pollutants contribute to global warming, acid rain, and noxious smells if released. Existing geothermal electric plants emit an average of of per megawatt-hour (MW·h) of electricity, a small fraction of the emission intensity of conventional fossil fuel plants. But a few plants emit more than gas-fired power, at least in the first few years, such as some geothermal power in Turkey. Plants that experience high levels of acids and volatile chemicals are usually equipped with emission-control systems to reduce the exhaust. In addition to dissolved gases, hot water from geothermal sources may hold in solution trace amounts of toxic elements such as mercury, arsenic, boron, and antimony. These chemicals precipitate as the water cools, and can cause environmental damage if released. The modern practice of injecting cooled geothermal fluids back into the Earth to stimulate production has the side benefit of reducing this environmental risk. Plant construction can adversely affect land stability. Subsidence has occurred in the Wairakei field in New Zealand. In Staufen im Breisgau, Germany, tectonic uplift occurred instead, due to a previously isolated anhydrite layer coming in contact with water and turning into gypsum, doubling its volume. Enhanced geothermal systems can trigger earthquakes as part of hydraulic fracturing. The project in Basel, Switzerland was suspended because more than 10,000 seismic events measuring up to 3.4 on the Richter Scale occurred over the first 6 days of water injection. Geothermal has minimal land and freshwater requirements. Geothermal plants use per gigawatt of electrical production (not capacity) versus and for coal facilities and wind farms respectively. They use of freshwater per MW·h versus over per MW·h for nuclear, coal, or oil. Production According to the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) installed geothermal capacity in the United States grew by 5%, or 147.05 MW, since the last annual survey in March 2012. This increase came from seven geothermal projects that began production in 2012. GEA also revised its 2011 estimate of installed capacity upward by 128 MW, bringing current installed U.S. geothermal capacity to 3,386 MW. See also 2010 World Geothermal Congress Earth's internal heat budget Hydrothermal vent International Geothermal Association Relative cost of electricity generated by different sources Renewable energy by country References Bibliography Alliant Geothermal Energy Bassfeld Technology Transfer – Introduction to Geothermal Power Generation (3.6 MB PDF file) The Geothermal Collection by the University of Hawaii at Manoa Geothermal Resources Council Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy – Geothermal Technologies Program Geothermal Energy Association International Energy Agency Geothermal Energy Homepage MIT – The Future of Geothermal Energy (14 MB PDF file) NREL – Interactive Data Map – Geothermal Prospector Tool Geothermal Energy Factsheet by the University of Michigan's Center for Sustainable Systems TMBA Animation: Geothermal Energy France Bets on Geothermal Energy Effects of production of Geothermal Energy Power station technology Sustainable energy Volcanism Energy

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea%20Dewar

Andrea Dewar

Andrea Dewar (born July 9, 1979) is a Canadian water polo player. She is a graduate of McGill University in physical therapy, 2001. She was part of the bronze medal-winning women's water polo team at the 2001 world championships in Fukuoka, Japan, 2003 World Aquatics Championships, and 2003 Pan American Games. See also List of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo References External links 1979 births Anglophone Quebec people Canadian female water polo players Living people McGill University Faculty of Science alumni Olympic water polo players of Canada People from Pointe-Claire Sportspeople from Quebec Water polo players at the 2004 Summer Olympics World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo Pan American Games silver medalists for Canada Pan American Games medalists in water polo Water polo players at the 2003 Pan American Games Medalists at the 2003 Pan American Games

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS%20Chimango%20%28AMc-42%29

USS Chimango (AMc-42)

USS Chimango (AMc-42) was an Accentor-class coastal minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing. The first ship to be named Chimango by the Navy, AMC-42 was launched 8 March 1941 by Gibbs Gas Engine Co., Jacksonville, Florida, and commissioned 3 June 1941, Ensign J. T. G. Nichols, USNR, in command. World War II service Chimango had training at Mine Warfare Base, Yorktown, Virginia, until 26 July 1941 when she rendezvoused with and to sail to Argentia, Newfoundland. From 2 August she operated off this new base laying buoys, taking part in minesweeping exercises, and recovering gear in Placentia Bay, until 5 October when she sailed for Casco Bay, Maine, and sweeping operations and patrols along the Maine coast. She also received aboard daily armed guard parties from merchant ships for instruction. Inservice activities On 15 June 1942 she was decommissioned but placed in service, and continued to operate on minesweeping and patrol duty at New York and Charleston, South Carolina, until 20 December 1945. Deactivation She was transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal 21 August 1947. See also List of United States Navy ships Minesweeper (ship) References External links Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Chimango (AMc 42) Accentor-class minesweepers World War II minesweepers of the United States Ships built in Jacksonville, Florida 1941 ships

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostolic%20Nunciature%20to%20Cameroon

Apostolic Nunciature to Cameroon

The Apostolic Nunciature to Cameroon the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to Cameroon. It is located in Yaoundé. The current Apostolic Nuncio is Archbishop Julio Murat, who was named to the position by Pope Francis on 24 March 2018. The Apostolic Nunciature to the Republic of Cameroon is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in Cameroon, with the rank of an embassy. The nuncio serves both as the ambassador of the Holy See to the President of Cameroon, and as delegate and point-of-contact between the Catholic hierarchy in Cameroon and the Pope. List of papal representatives Apostolic Pro-Nuncios Luigi Poggi (31 October 1966 – 21 May 1969) Apostolic Nuncios Ernesto Gallina (16 July 1969 - 13 March 1971) Jean Jadot (15 May 1971 - 23 May 1973) Luciano Storero (30 June 1973 - 14 July 1976) Giuseppe Uhac (7 October 1976 - 3 June 1981) Donato Squicciarini (16 September 1981 - 1 July 1989) Santos Abril y Castelló (2 October 1989 - 24 February 1996) Félix del Blanco Prieto (5 May 1996 - 5 June 2003) Eliseo Antonio Ariotti (17 July 2003 - 5 November 2009) Piero Pioppo (25 January 2010 - 8 September 2017) Julio Murat (24 March 2018 - present) References Cameroon

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celluloid%20Man

Celluloid Man

Celluloid Man is a 2012 documentary film directed by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur that explores the life and work of legendary Indian archivist P. K. Nair, founder of the National Film Archive of India and guardian of Indian cinema. Celluloid Man has been screened at 50 film festivals – one of the few Indian films to have been selected for such a high number of festivals. The film has won two National Awards at the 60th National Film Awards, including Best Biographical Film and Best Editing for Irene Dhar Malik. The film was released in India on 3 May 2013 to coincide with the centenary of Indian cinema. Synopsis P. K. Nair's fascination with cinema began as a child and he watched his first few films lying on the white sand floor of a cinema in Trivandrum. He was a collector even then - collecting ticket stubs, lobby cards, even weighing machine tickets sporting pictures of the stars of the day. He grew up to be a great collector of films. 1,700 films were made in India during the silent film era, of which only nine survive thanks to the efforts of Nair. He travelled to remote parts of India to collect and save cans of rare films. The fact that Dadasaheb Phalke is recognized today as the father of Indian cinema is Nair's doing. He tried to save any film that he could get his hands on, be it world cinema, Hindi popular films or regional Indian cinema. He even took world cinema to the villages of India. He has influenced generations of Indian film students especially the Indian New Wave filmmakers such as Mani Kaul, Kumar Shahani, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Ketan Mehta, Saeed Akhtar Mirza, Jahnu Barua, Girish Kasaravalli, John Abraham (director), Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Kundan Shah. The film is woven with interviews of several filmmakers and film personalities who have been influenced directly and indirectly by P. K. Nair, among them Krzysztof Zanussi, Lester James Peries, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Saeed Akhtar Mirza, Gulzar, Basu Chatterjee, Naseeruddin Shah, Kamal Haasan, Girish Kasaravalli, Jahnu Barua, Jaya Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu, Sitara Devi, Santosh Sivan, Rajkumar Hirani, Shyam Benegal, Mahesh Bhatt, Yash Chopra, Ramesh Sippy, Mrinal Sen and Surama Ghatak. Besides the interviews, the film has rare footage from early Indian masterpieces like Raja Harishchandra, Kaliya Mardan, Gallant Hearts, Marthanda Verma, Jamai Babu, Fearless Nadia, Sant Tukaram, Achut Kanya, Kismat, Chandralekha and Kalpana - all films that were archived and thus saved by Nair. Production The production started at the end of 2010 and the film was completed in June 2012. The film has been shot in Warsaw, Colombo, Pune, Nasik, Mumbai, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Heggodu, Bengaluru and Kolkata, and eleven cinematographers worked on it: Santosh Thundiyil, K. U. Mohanan, Abhik Mukhopadhyay, P. S. Vinod, H. M. Ramachandra, R. V. Ramani, Vikas Sivaraman, Mahesh Aney and Kiran Deohans. The film was shot on 16mm film and then converted to 35mm, with an aspect ratio of 1.85: 1. Awards Celluloid Man has won two National Awards in India at the 60th National Film Awards for the Best Historical / Biographical Reconstruction and for Best Editing in 2013. It has also won the "Nestor The Chronicler" award for the best archival film for Celluloid Man at the XII Kyiv International Documentary Film Festival 2013, Ukraine. Shivendra Singh was given the Bimal Roy Memorial Emerging Talent Award for his film Celluloid Man at a ceremony on 18 October 2013 Shivendra Singh Dungarpur was awarded the Special Jury Award for Celluloid Man at the 13th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2014 on 9 February 2014. Festivals References External links 2012 films 2012 documentary films Documentary films about the cinema of India Film archives Indian biographical films Indian documentary films Indian films

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kringle%20domain

Kringle domain

Kringle Domains are autonomous protein domains that fold into large loops stabilized by 3 disulfide linkages. These are important in protein–protein interactions with blood coagulation factors. The name Kringle comes from the Scandinavian pastry that these structures resemble. Kringle domains have been found in plasminogen, hepatocyte growth factors, prothrombin, and apolipoprotein(a). Kringles are found throughout the blood clotting and fibrinolytic proteins. Kringle domains are believed to play a role in binding mediators (e.g., membranes, other proteins or phospholipids), and in the regulation of proteolytic activity. Kringle domains are characterised by a triple loop, 3-disulfide bridge structure, whose conformation is defined by a number of hydrogen bonds and small pieces of anti-parallel beta-sheet. They are found in a varying number of copies in some plasma proteins including prothrombin and urokinase-type plasminogen activator, which are serine proteases belonging to MEROPS peptidase family S1A. Human proteins containing this domain ATF; F12; F2; HABP2; HGF; HGFAC; KREMEN1; KREMEN2; LPA; LPAL2; MST1; PIK3IP1; PLAT; PLAU; PLG; PRSS12; ROR1; ROR2; References External links Kringle domain in PROSITE KR domain entry in the SMART database Kringle domain cartoon, under Prothrombin Structure Protein domains Peripheral membrane proteins

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgewater%20Center%2C%20New%20Jersey

Bridgewater Center, New Jersey

Bridgewater Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in the west-central part of Bridgewater Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. Within Bridgewater Township, the community is bordered to the northeast by Green Knoll and to the southwest by Bradley Gardens. To the south it is bordered by the boroughs of Raritan and Somerville. It is bordered to the northwest by Bedminster Township and to the west by Branchburg Township. Interstate 287 forms the northeast border of the CDP, separating it from Green Knoll, while U.S. Route 22 forms the southern border with Somerville. Farther to the west, New Jersey Route 28 (Easton Turnpike) forms the CDP's border with Raritan and Bradley Gardens. References Census-designated places in Somerset County, New Jersey Census-designated places in New Jersey Bridgewater Township, New Jersey

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calumet%20Charter%20Township%2C%20Michigan

Calumet Charter Township, Michigan

Calumet Charter Township ( ) is a charter township of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,263 at the 2020 census. Even with a decreasing population, the township remains the largest township by population in Houghton County. History Native Americans have mined native copper in Calumet Township beginning thousands of years ago. Calumet Township was created on 27 November 1866 at the Houghton County Clerk's Office; however, the Township did not hold their first meeting until Monday, 17 December 1866 at what was then the headquarters of the Calumet Mining Company. The Wolverine Mine opened in 1882. Large-scale production began in 1890. The mine closed in 1925. The old Wolverine Mine is famous among mineral collectors for copper, silver, epidote, and quartz specimens. Communities Within the Charter Township are the communities of: Albion Station is an unincorporated community, south of Calumet and west of Laurium. Blue Jacket is an unincorporated community in the township. The origin of the community's name is unclear, however it has been noted that Blue Jacket was likely a Shawnee chief of the same name. Calumet is an incorporated village in the township. Known as the "Queen City of the Copper Country", Calumet served as the largest city for most of the Keweenaw's history during the mining boom era. It is the centre and focal point of what is left of any 'Metropolitan Calumet', and the heart of what is known as the Calumet Area. The early town was originally named Red Jacket, but then changed to its present name in 1929. Centennial is an unincorporated community in the township. Centennial Heights is an unincorporated community in the township, situated on a bluff overlooking the Village of Calumet. Centennial Mine is an unincorporated community in the township. It was originally known as Schoolcraft, and is directly north of the Calumet and Hecla Mine in Section 12 of the Township. Copper City in an incorporated village in the township. It is located one mile east of Allouez, meaning that you must traverse through Keweenaw County to reach the village in Houghton County. Florida or Florida Location is an unincorporated community in the township. Hecla is an unincorporated community in the township. Kearsarge is an unincorporated community in the township. The town was named after the USS Kearsarge. Lakeview is an unincorporated community in the township. Laurium is an incorporated village in the township. Mayflower District is both an area and an unincorporated community in the township. It also includes the area known as the Old Colony District. This area was once the home of the Mayflower Mining Company, its namesake. New Raymbaultown is an unincorporated community in the township. It was established in 1900. Newtown is an unincorporated community in the township. Phillipsville is a smaller unincorporated community in the township. It boasts about six homes, a rock shop, and an antique business. Raymbaultown Location or Old Raymbaultown is an unincorporated community in the township. The community was first known as Raymbault after a visiting French Jesuit Missionary. Red Jacket Shaft is an unincorporated community in the township. South Hecla is an unincorporated community in the township. Swedetown is an unincorporated community in the township. The name Swedetown alludes to this area's original Swedish inhabitants. Tammela is an unincorporated community in the township. It is located just north of Centennial Heights. Wolverine is an unincorporated community in the township, located at , in the extreme northern part of Houghton County. It was named in honour of the Wolverine Mine, which opened in 1882 and at one point held sixth place among the copper-producing mines of Lake Superior. Yellow Jacket is an unincorporated community in the township, located adjacent to Tamarack in Osceola Township. Attractions Landmarks The Calumet Colosseum, currently serving as the home arena for the Calumet Wolverines, is also the oldest operating indoor ice rink in the world, and is open to the public. The Calumet Theatre is the oldest municipally-built and owned opera house in the United States, is a symbol of both the village of Calumet and the historic Calumet area itself. The Calumet Visitor Center, at the Union Building on Fifth Street in the village of Calumet, provides both travelers and tourists alike with necessary information about the area. The Italian Hall Memorial Park in the village of Calumet is a very somber yet respectful tribute to those who perished in the Italian Hall Disaster on Christmas Eve, 1913. The U.S.S. Kearsarge Veterans Memorial in Kearsarge is perhaps worth a stop. It does not resemble the actual historical USS Kearsarge, however, it does nonetheless serve as an important memorial and symbol for the community's namesake. Parks and recreation Calumet Township boasts numerous recreation areas. Parks, playgrounds, fishing areas, and beaches are scattered all over the township. Among these are: Agassiz Field, in the village of Calumet, is a football field off of Elm Street and adjacent to Agassiz Park. The Field has historically been associated with its rough playing conditions. The 1920s-era Agassiz Park, in the Village of Calumet, is host to a basketball court and some horseshoe pits, as well as a monument of Alexander Agassiz himself, the area's namesake. The newly opened Calumet Township Indoor Shooting Range offers supervised-target practice shooting to visitors for a small fee. The Calumet Township Waterworks Park & Beach Area, on Lake Superior, is a 16-acre park with a picturesque beachfront, two pavilions, picnic areas, a playground, Volleyball and basketball courts, toilets, a baseball area and a handicap-accessible ramp to reach the waterfront. The Copper City Playground Area in the village of Copper City. Daniell Park, on the corner of Pewabic and Third Streets in the village of Laurium, was donated in 1937 by a man named Joshua Daniell for use as a public space. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) then began and subsequently completed the construction of the park. It has held an annual summer concert series since 1985. The George Gipp Memorial Park, dedicated 3 August 1935, is on the corner of Lake Linden Avenue and Tamarack Street in Laurium and pays tribute to Laurium's most famous resident affectionately known in the area as The Gipper. The George Gipp Recreation Area, also in Laurium, is host to a baseball field and basketball courts, as well as an ice arena known as the George Gipp Arena (formerly called the 'Bicentennial Arena'). The Heights Park & Playground in Centennial Heights. The Kearsarge Park, in the community of the same name, is host to a basketball court. Legion Field is the name of a softball field (formerly a soccer field) just outside the village of Calumet. The Lions Club Park, just outside the village of Calumet, is also known as the Calumet Lake Park. It is situated along Calumet Lake and was formed by the Calumet Charter Township Board in cooperation with the Calumet Area Lions Club. This area features a walking trail, a horseshoe pit, parking lot, picnic tables, large grass-laiden fields, and a place to launch canoes or kayaks. The 1,900-acre Swedetown Recreation Area is located in its namesake, Swedetown, and has Ski trails, Bike trails, a well-known sledding and snowboarding hill, a 2,200 sq ft chalet, and some fishing docks. In the summer the Swedetown Recreation Area and Trails are often used by hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, and more than 200 participants in the annual Great Deer Chase Mountain Bike Race. The area is managed by the Swedetown Trails Club or STC. The Wolverine Field is the name of the community of Wolverine's Baseball field. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which are land and , or 0.38%, are water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 6,997 people, 2,892 households, and 1,697 families residing in the township. The population density was 210.4 per square mile (81.2/km2). There were 3,573 housing units at an average density of 107.5 per square mile (41.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.37% White, 0.11% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population. 40.7% were of Finnish, 10.1% German, 8.1% Italian, 6.8% French and 6.2% English ancestry according to Census 2000. There were 2,892 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.14. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males. The median income for a household in the township was $24,928, and the median income for a family was $34,236. Males had a median income of $26,985 versus $21,420 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,711. About 11.9% of families and 17.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over. References External links Charter Township of Calumet official website Townships in Houghton County, Michigan Charter townships in Michigan Houghton micropolitan area, Michigan 1866 establishments in Michigan Populated places established in 1866

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sand%20Island%20%28Oregon%29

Sand Island (Oregon)

Sand Island is a dune-covered island in the Columbia River, and part of Rooster Rock State Park. References Columbia River Gorge Islands of the Columbia River in Oregon Landforms of Multnomah County, Oregon Uninhabited islands of Oregon

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port%20Augusta%20Town%20Hall

Port Augusta Town Hall

The Port Augusta Town Hall is a heritage-listed former town hall at 54 Commercial Road, Port Augusta. It was added to the South Australian Heritage Register on 23 September 1982; it was also listed on the now-defunct Register of the National Estate. It was built in 1886-87 to a design by Alfred Barham Black and H. E. Hughes, after an earlier design by James Hill was condemned by architects. The design featured a large central auditorium, 75 feet by 45 feet with a stage. It was built by R. Honey from stone quarried at Quorn. The foundation stone was laid in June 1886 by the wife of the mayor, J. C. Knipe, and it was officially opened in May 1887 by Knipe's successor as mayor, David Drysdale. The building was severely damaged by fire in 1944, with the main hall, gallery, mayor's parlour, supper room, stage, dressing and cloak rooms, and mothers' and babies' association all destroyed. The facade, council chamber and town council office were saved. It suffered a further wall collapse while being used as an open-air entertainment venue in 1945 while awaiting reconstruction. It was rebuilt in 1946 at a cost of £30,000, and opened that August by Governor Willoughby Norrie. The original facade was retained as part of the rebuilt town hall. In 1983, the City of Port Augusta vacated the building when the new Port Augusta Civic Centre was completed. It was subsequently used by community groups for many years, but much of the building remained disused and it became increasingly derelict over time. In 2007, a teenage boy was injured after falling through the building's roof. In June 2015, it was placed up for sale by the state government; it was reported the previous month that the community tenants had been given one month's notice. At that time, the building was reported to have structural problems, including issues with asbestos and "substantial cracking in the walls due to movement of the original footing"; it had previously been reported to have problems with subsiding side walls and a crumbling facade, which had necessitated the erection of a verandah to protect pedestrians. Local state Liberal MP Dan van Holst Pellekaan has supported removing the heritage listing from all of the site except the facade, supporting retaining only the facade of the town hall amidst a general redevelopment of the site. It was reported in March 2016 that contracts for the sale the building had been signed, with the contract to require development within two years of purchase, but that settlement had not yet occurred. As of 2019, the building had been partially renovated by new owners Gulf Group, with the Port Augusta Boxing Club returning to a renovated space in the building, with a wider masterplan still in negotiation. References External links Town halls in South Australia Government buildings completed in 1877 South Australian Heritage Register Port Augusta South Australian places listed on the defunct Register of the National Estate Former seats of local government 1877 establishments in Australia

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20chief%20ministers%20of%20Mizoram

List of chief ministers of Mizoram

The Chief Minister of Mizoram is the chief executive of the Indian state of Mizoram. As per the Constitution of India, the governor is a state's de jure head, but de facto executive authority rests with the chief minister. Following elections to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly, the state's governor usually invites the party (or coalition) with a majority of seats to form the government. The governor appoints the chief minister, whose council of ministers are collectively responsible to the assembly. Given that he has the confidence of the assembly, the chief minister's term is for five years and is subject to no term limits. Since 1972, five people from four parties have served as Chief Minister of Mizoram; the inaugural officeholder was C. Chhunga. Lal Thanhawla of the Indian National Congress has the longest incumbency of over 21 years in 5 terms. The current incumbent is Zoramthanga of the Mizo National Front who assumed office on 15 December 2018. List Notes Footnotes References External links Indian States since 1947 Mizoram Chief Ministers

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsurumi%20Tsubasa%20Bridge

Tsurumi Tsubasa Bridge

The Tsurumi Tsubasa Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge located at the western side of Yokohama Bay and is part of an expressway across the Port of Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture in Japan. The bridge has a main span of and two side spans of . See also Transport in Japan List of largest cable-stayed bridges Yokohama Bay Bridge Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo) References Bridges completed in 1994 Cable-stayed bridges in Japan Buildings and structures in Yokohama Transport in Yokohama 1994 establishments in Japan

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney%20Adventist%20College

Sydney Adventist College

Sydney Adventist College is an independent Seventh-Day Adventist co-educational early learning and primary day school, located in Auburn, an inner-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1919 at , Sydney Adventist College was open to students from all religious and cultural backgrounds. Since December 2012 it has only catered to Prep to Year 6 students at the Macquarie Street Auburn Campus. The School is operated by the Greater Sydney Conference (GSC). It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system. The school is affiliated with the health food company Sanitarium, The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), the Sydney Adventist Hospital and the Seventh Day Adventist Churches in Sydney. It is also related to Avondale University College, a tertiary college located in . History The school first opened as 'Burwood Adventist High School' with 20 students in 1919 at Patterson Street, Concord, an inner-western suburb in Sydney. The school was conducted by the former Australasian Union Conference. It opened as an intermediate school as a gateway for the several Adventist primary schools in Sydney and Avondale College. In 1922 the school was a secondary department for what was then, Auburn Adventist Primary School (now, Sydney Adventist College, Auburn Campus). In 1937 a property was purchased at Burwood and the school moved there. The school provided Years 7, 8 and 9, having approximately 50 students. Enrolment rose rapidly to over 120 students and the school found it was in need of a newer and larger location. In 1952, the school was opened in Albert Road, Strathfield as Burwood Adventist High School. The building was a single-storey building in a 'U' shape. In 1965, junior high students from Wahroonga Adventist School and Marrickville Adventist School (now, Hurstville Adventist School) were all transferred to Burwood Adventist High School due to overcrowding, the high school system at Wahroonga and Hustville schools ceased. The school then had its name changed to Strathfield Adventist High School. In 1966 the school was in need of major extensions, therefore the second-storey and basement floors were built on above and below of the existing single storey. In 1967, the school was again increasing in numbers and was in need of more classrooms. The East Wing was then built, as well as extensions to the "U" building. The school had developed into a full high school system and was renamed Sydney Adventist High School in the same year. In 1973 the new and larger two-storey library was built. The School Activity Centre and Technology and Applied Studies Building was opened in 1984. The Library later needed extensions, and that addition was completed in 1995. In 1993 Sydney Adventist High School was renamed Sydney Adventist College. The school motto was also changed together with the name change, from Nihil Sine Labore (Nothing without labour) to Nihil Sine Deo (Nothing without God). Extensions were also completed at the front of the school for the Administration office and Student Services office in 2005. The high school closed in 2012. On 13 June 2012, a letter was sent out to all the members of school from the Adventist Education Board announcing the proposed closure of Sydney Adventist College at the end of the school year due to financial difficulties within the Seventh-Day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) Ltd system. The site of the Sydney Adventist College was acquired by the government and in 2014, the Marie Bashir Public School was opened on the site. The Auburn campus remained open and become a K-6 primary school from January 2013 onwards. School campus The campus consists of a large two-storey building, a large playing field, a basketball court, six handball courts, a medium-sized playground and sandpit, and a small field. Spiritual aspects All students take religion classes each year that they are enrolled. These classes cover topics in biblical history and Christian and denominational doctrines. Instructors in other disciplines also begin each class period with prayer or a short devotional thought, many which encourage student input. Weekly, the entire student body gathers together for an hour-long chapel service. Outside the classrooms there is year-round spiritually oriented programming that relies on student involvement. Sports The school offers soccer for boys and girls; and basketball for boys and girls. See also Seventh-day Adventist education List of non-government schools in New South Wales List of Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools References Adventist primary schools in Australia Educational institutions established in 1919 Private primary schools in Sydney Auburn, New South Wales 1919 establishments in Australia

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Burlington Flats, New York

Burlington Flats is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in the Town of Burlington in Otsego County, New York, United States. It is located at coordinates . Notable person Baseball Hall of Famer William Hulbert was born in Burlington Flats. References Hamlets in New York (state) Hamlets in Otsego County, New York

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Nuffield Trust

The Nuffield Trust, formerly the Nuffield Provincial Hospitals Trust, is a charitable trust with the mission of improving health care in the UK through evidence and analysis. The Nuffield Trust is registered with the Charity Commission as charity number 209169, and is a company limited by guarantee registered in England with company number 00382452. The patron is Anne, Princess Royal. The Chief Executive of the Trust is Nigel Edwards, expert advisor with KPMG’s Global Centre of Excellence for Health and Life Sciences and a Senior Fellow at the King's Fund, and the Chair of the Board is Andy McKeon. History The Nuffield Trust was established in December 1939 as the Nuffield Provincial Hospitals Trust by Viscount Nuffield (William Morris), the founder of Morris Motors. It was set up to coordinate the activities of all hospitals operating outside London and helped inspire the creation of the National Health Service. Indeed, one of its first tasks was a complete survey of hospitals, which was used as a key reference document in the establishment of the NHS. In 1998 the Trust adopted the name The Nuffield Trust for Research and Policy Studies in Health Services, retaining "The Nuffield Trust" as its working name. Areas of work Since its foundation the Nuffield Trust has commissioned a wide range of research on how to improve the health system in the UK, for instance by a Rock Carling Fellowship. In 1971, the epidemiologist Archie Cochrane received a Rock Carling Fellowship to write Effectiveness and efficiency: Random reflections on health services. He argued for greater use of randomised control trials in assessing medical evidence and led to the creation of Cochrane. In 1976, the British public health scientist and health care critic, Thomas McKeown, MD, received the Rock Carling Fellowship, which allowed him to write The role of medicine: Dream, mirage or nemesis?. Therein he summarized facts and arguments that supported what became known as the McKeown's thesis, i.e. that the growth of population can be attributed to a decline in mortality from infectious diseases, primarily thanks to better nutrition, later also to better hygiene, and only marginally and late to medical interventions such as antibiotics and vaccins. McKeown was heavily criticized for his controversial ideas, but is nowadays remembered as 'the founder of social medicine'. On 21 October 2015, the Trust launched a new five-year strategic plan, which outlines as priority areas of work: NHS and social care reform Quality of care The NHS workforce New models of health care delivery See also List of UK think tanks Social research Health and Social Care Act 2012 National Health Service (England) References External links Official Nuffield Trust website Health charities in the United Kingdom Public policy think tanks based in the United Kingdom Social care in the United Kingdom 1940 establishments in the United Kingdom Organizations established in 1940 Charitable trusts

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Stella Maeve

Stella Maeve Johnston is an American film and television actress. Her career has included appearances in several films and TV shows, including a starring role in 2010's The Runaways, a two-season recurring role in NBC television's Chicago P.D., and a main role in SyFy television's The Magicians. Career Film Maeve's first feature film role was in the comedy-drama, Transamerica (2005). She had minor roles in the 2008 comedy, Harold, and the crime drama, Brooklyn's Finest (2009). In 2010, Maeve played character Sandy West, alongside Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning, in The Runaways — a drama set in the 1970s about an all-girl rock band of the same name. TV Maeve made appearances on multiple television series, including recurring roles in Gossip Girl during the 2008–09 season; and in House during the 2010–11 season. In 2013, Maeve was cast as the younger sister of Detective Walter Clark (Theo James) in CBS's crime drama television series, Golden Boy. In January 2014, Maeve began appearing in a recurring role on Chicago P.D. as a runaway prostitute who eventually became the Intelligence Department's secretary, Nadia. Her character was killed off on a Chicago P.D. episode aired in April 2015 entitled "The Number of Rats", during a crossover event with Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Chicago Fire. From 2015 to 2020, she starred as Julia Wicker in the Syfy series, The Magicians. In 2019, she was featured in an episode of the CBS drama, God Friended Me. Music video Maeve appeared in the 2014 music video, Figure It Out, by Royal Blood. Personal life Maeve claimed "Blackfoot and Cherokee ancestry when asked." In an April 2019 Reddit post, Maeve confirmed her engagement to Deadly Class actor Benjamin Wadsworth. Their daughter was born in January 2020. Filmography Film Television References Further reading External links American film actresses American television actresses Living people American people of Blackfoot descent American people of Cherokee descent 21st-century American actresses Year of birth missing (living people)

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George Bean

George Bean may refer to: George Bean (cricketer) (1864–1923), English cricketer George Bean (judge) (1915–1973), British barrister and judge George Ewart Bean (1903–1977), English archaeologist and writer George Bean (1805–1869), South Australian businessman, see Bean Brothers George Thomas Bean (1845–1912), South Australian businessman, son of the above, see Bean Brothers

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1988 PBA season

The 1988 PBA season was the 14th season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Season highlights The Tanduay Rhum Makers filed a leave on absence for the 1988 season on January 16, 1988, citing realignment of corporate objectives. After Tanduay filed a leave, some remnants were absorbed, along with several amateur prospects by Purefoods Corporation, which joined the league after buying a franchise worth P300,000. PBA deputy commissioner Rudy Salud became the league's third commissioner. Under Salud's leadership, the PBA soared to greater heights, the Purefoods Hotdogs' entry, along with the never-say-die attitude of the league's most popular team Añejo Rum 65ers, contributed largely to a box-office success in gate attendance. Amateur standout Alvin Patrimonio, who was a subject of a bitter tug-of-war between the PBA's newest team Purefoods Hotdogs and his mother ballclub in the PABL, corporate rival RFM-Swifts, finally made his PBA debut on June 30. A blockbuster trade took place before the opening of the Third Conference as veterans Ramon Fernandez of Purefoods, who was bench in the All-Filipino title-series, and Abet Guidaben of San Miguel were traded to each other by their respective ballclubs. Ramon Fernandez won his fourth Most Valuable Player trophy as he continued his tradition of winning the prestigious award every two years starting in 1982. Opening ceremonies The muses for the participating teams are as follows: Champions Open Conference: San Miguel Beermen All-Filipino Conference: Añejo Rum 65 Reinforced Conference: San Miguel Beermen Team with best win-loss percentage: San Miguel Beermen (46-26, .639) Best Team of the Year: San Miguel Beermen (1st) Open Conference Elimination round Semifinal round Third place playoffs |} Finals |} Best Import of the Conference: Bobby Parks (Shell) Awards Most Valuable Player: Ramon Fernandez (Purefoods, San Miguel) Rookie of the Year: Jojo Lastimosa (Purefoods) Most Improved Player: Alvin Teng (San Miguel) Best Import-Open Conference: Jamie Waller (Ginebra) Best Import-Reinforced Conference: Bobby Parks (Shell) Mythical Five: Ricardo Brown (San Miguel) Hector Calma (San Miguel) Abet Guidaben (San Miguel, Purefoods) Ramon Fernandez (Purefoods, San Miguel) Allan Caidic (Great Taste/Presto) Mythical Second Team: Robert Jaworski (Añejo) Jojo Lastimosa (Purefoods) Jerry Codiñera (Purefoods) Elpidio Villamin (Alaska) Dondon Ampalayo (Añejo) All-Defensive Team: Abe King (Great Taste/Presto) Philip Cezar (Great Taste/Presto) Elpidio Villamin (Alaska) Robert Jaworski (Añejo) Biboy Ravanes (Alaska) Cumulative standings References

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Lesidren Island

Lesidren Island (, ) is the second largest and southernmost island in the Zed group off the north coast of Varna Peninsula, Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. The island is ice-free, extending with surface area . Separated from the neighbouring Phanagoria Island and Koshava Island by channels wide respectively. The area was visited by early 19th century sealers. The island is named after the settlement of Lesidren in northern Bulgaria. Location Lesidren Island is located at which is north of Williams Point on Livingston Island. British mapping in 1968, Chilean in 1971, Argentine in 1980, Bulgarian in 2005 and 2009. See also Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica List of Antarctic islands south of 60° S SCAR Territorial claims in Antarctica References Bulgarian Antarctic Gazetteer. Antarctic Place-names Commission. (details in Bulgarian, basic data in English) Lesidren Island. SCAR Composite Antarctic Gazetteer External links Lesidren Island. Copernix satellite image Islands of Livingston Island Bulgaria and the Antarctic

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartes%20du%20Ciel

Cartes du Ciel

Cartes du Ciel ("CDC" and "SkyChart") is a free and open source planetarium program for Linux, macOS, and Windows. With the change to version 3, Linux has been added as a target platform, licensing has changed from freeware to GPLv2 and the project moved to a new website. CDC includes the ability to control computerized GoTo telescope mounts, is ASCOM and INDI compliant, and supports the USNO's UCAC catalogs and ESA Gaia data, along with numerous other catalogs and utilities. The "red bulb" feature is useful when using software outside on a laptop on a dark night. According to the programmer, Patrick Chevalley, it was released as freeware because "I’d rather see amateurs spend their money for a new eyepiece than for astronomy software". Chevalley has also created a lunar atlas program, Virtual Moon Atlas, which is also free and open source software. See also Space flight simulation game List of space flight simulation games Planetarium software List of observatory software References External links Version 2 (archived) Version 4 Free astronomy software Free software programmed in Pascal Planetarium software for Linux Educational software for MacOS Educational software for Windows Science software for MacOS Science software for Windows Formerly proprietary software Pascal (programming language) software