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Menkin is the surname of the following notable people: Dani Menkin (born 1970), Los Angeles-based writer, director, and film producer David Menkin, Norwegian actor Miriam Menkin (1901–1992), American scientist See also Menken |
The Persian embassy to Siam (1685) was a diplomatic mission sent by the Safavid Empire under Suleiman I to the Ayutthaya Kingdom under the rule of Narai in the year 1685. The details of this mission can be found in the book Safine-ye Solaymani, which was written by one of the members of the delegation named Mohammad Rabi ibn Mohammad Ebrahim. See also Iran–Thailand relations References Iran–Thailand relations Diplomatic missions of Safavid Iran Foreign relations of the Ayutthaya Kingdom |
Ron Malka (Hebrew: רון מלכא) is an Israeli diplomat and economist who served as the ambassador of Israel to India and non resident ambassador to Sri Lanka and Bhutan, from 2018 to 2021. Early life Born in 1966 in Acre to parents who immigrated from Morocco, Malka enlisted in the Israeli Defense Forces in 1983 and served in the Intelligence Corps till 1992. He then served as financial advisor to the IDF Chief of Staff until 2007. He was discharged from the military with the rank of colonel. Financial and diplomatic career In 1990, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics and business administration at Bar-Ilan University and in 1994, he completed a master's degree in business administration and a Ph.D. in economics in 2004 at the same university. He then served as an economics lecturer at Netanya Academic College and the Herzliya Interdisciplinary Center. In 2016, he was appointed Dean of the School of Banking and Capital Markets at the Academic Center for Law and Business in Tel Aviv. From 2008 to 2014, he served as a director at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and during his tenure he also served as acting chairman of the stock exchange. He also served as a director of Automated Bank Services, Agor company for managing provident funds and training, and ROM Fund. In 2014, he served as a consultant to the Locker Committee, the Prime Minister's commission to review the defense budget. In September 2018, Malka was appointed by Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu as Ambassador of Israel to India and Non-Resident Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Bhutan. On January 10, 2019, he presented his credentials to President of India Ram Nath Kovind. Malka served this position till 2021 and was succeeded by Naor Gilon. During his tenure, he signed an agreement establishing formal diplomatic relations between Israel and Bhutan on December 12, 2020, with the Bhutanese Ambassador to India Major General Vetsop Namgyel. In June 2021, Israeli Minister of Economy Orna Barbivai announced her intention to appoint Malka as the Director General of the Ministry of Economy. On July 4, the government approved the appointment and Malka took office on August 1. He held this position till December 2022. In February 2023, it was announced that Malka would join the board of directors of the port of Haifa in April 2023, and later become the port's chairman. Personal life |
Malka is married and has three children. References 1965 births Living people Israeli Jews Bar-Ilan University alumni Ambassadors of Israel to India Ambassadors of Israel to Sri Lanka Ambassadors to Bhutan 21st-century Israeli economists Israeli colonels People from Acre, Israel 20th-century Israeli economists Israeli people of Moroccan-Jewish descent Academic staff of Reichman University |
E.E. Ward Moving is the oldest continuously operating African American owned business in the United States. Originally named the Ward Transfer Line, it was founded in 1881 by John T. Ward, a conductor on the Underground Railroad, and his son William. In 2001 it was bought by Brain Brooks and Otto Beatty III. Beatty left the company in 2015. The company is currently a moving agent for North American Van Lines. They were a founding member of the Laps for Lunches program, which helps fight food insecurity. References Moving companies of the United States Companies established in the 19th century |
Satyajeet Sudhir Tambe is a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council from the Nashik Graduate constituency in Maharashtra, India. He contested and won the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections from Nashik Graduate constituency in 2023. He was associated with the Indian National Congress till 2022. Early life and education Satyajit Tambe was born in Sangamner to Sudhir Tambe and Durgatai Tambe, Mayor of Sangamner Municipal Council. His grandfather Bhausaheb Thorat was a great freedom fighter and one of the pioneers of the co-operative movement in Maharashtra. He comes from a highly educated family actively involved in social causes in north Maharashtra and surrounding areas. He is the nephew of former minister in the Maharashtra government and senior Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat. Satyajit Tambe is a postgraduate in management and political science. He has also studied at the John F. Kennedy School at Harvard University in the US. Personal life Satyajit Tambe is married to Dr. Maithili and they have a daughter and a son. References 1983 births Living people People from Ahmednagar district Members of the Maharashtra Legislative Council Independent politicians in India Indian National Congress politicians from Maharashtra |
The 2004 Copa América knockout stage was the elimination stage of the Copa América, following the group stage. It began on 17 July 2004 and consisted of the quarter-finals, the semi-finals, the third-place play-off, and the final held at the National Stadium of Peru on 25 July, in Lima. No extra time was to be played if any match in the final stages finished tied after regulation; the match would go straight to a penalty shoot-out. All times are in local, Peru Time (UTC−05:00). Qualified teams The top two placed teams from each of the three groups, plus the two best-placed third teams, qualified for the knockout stage. Bracket Quarter-finals Peru v Argentina Colombia v Costa Rica Paraguay v Uruguay Mexico v Brazil Semi-finals Argentina v Colombia Brazil v Uruguay Third-place match Final External links 2004 Copa América at RSSSF Final stages 2004 in Peruvian football 2004 in Colombian football Argentina at the 2004 Copa América 2004 in Uruguayan football 2003–04 in Mexican football Brazil at the 2004 Copa América 2004 in Paraguayan football 2003–04 in Costa Rican football |
The Machines, also known as Machine Lifeforms, are a fictional race of sentient robots and the main antagonists of the 2017 role-playing video game Nier: Automata and its accompanying anime, Nier: Automata Ver1.1a. They were created by an unnamed alien race for the purpose of wiping out all human-created androids from Earth in the 1st Machine War, and are connected by a worldwide telecommunications network. Eventually, they began to doubt their programming, rebelling against their creators and rendering them extinct, and started to disconnect from the network and copy humanity in various ways in an attempt to find meaning for their existence. At the time of Nier: Automata, during the 14th Machine War, the YoRHa androids, including 2B, 9S and A2, are trapped in a never-ending cycle of war with the Machines. Project YoRHa is allowed to exist by the Machine Network and its ego, the Red Girls, as fully wiping out the androids would remove the Machines' only remaining purpose - to destroy the "enemy" - and hinder their ability to evolve. While most of them exhibit relatively primitive designs, including the peaceful village leader Pascal, the Machines are actually capable of creating hyper-advanced beings indistinguishable from humans with technological superpowers, such as the characters Adam and Eve. They were forced to purposely sabotage themselves in order to continue fighting YoRHa. It is later revealed that the YoRHa androids themselves are unknowingly part of the Machine race. They were praised by critics for their unexpected humanity and sympathetic nature, and the philosophical dilemmas they raise. Characteristics Most Machines are mass-produced in factories that were once used by humans but repurposed for Machine construction. They possess a distinct resemblance to wind-up toys for efficiency purposes, and have modular parts that can be reconstructed in numerous ways. This includes replacing the arms and legs, stacking multiple body portions, or even removing the head and having the body act as a mindless drone. Stronger units are painted in a black and red color scheme, while the very strongest are painted a shiny gold. They are capable of audible, albeit synthesized and robotic speech, and can also communicate via the Machine Network, although some Machines choose to disconnect themselves in order to have a greater sense of self. While YoRHa and the supposed Council of Humanity claims that the Machines are only able to imitate human speech and actions without fully understanding their |
purpose, they are later revealed to be sentient and feel the full range of emotions that humans can, although their actions can be directly controlled via hacking. Machine Cores resemble plant cells due to the passive, plant-like nature of the aliens that created them. A number of unique machines exist - some were purpose-built as superweapons, such as Engels and Grün, while others chose to modify themselves, such as the opera singer-like Simone. Background Beginning in 5012 AD, an unnamed alien species attempted to invade Earth, which at that point was solely populated by androids created by humans - humanity itself had long since gone extinct due to White Chlorination Syndrome and the relapse of Project Gestalt following the events of Drakengard's Ending E and Nier. Taking over both North and South America, the aliens began mass-producing Machines, commanding them solely to destroy the enemy. Despite the attempts of Emil, an immortal magical weapon, to fight back, the Machines drive the androids to near defeat, causing them to create a storage facility on the Moon to preserve the remaining data on the human race. Following the events of the novella The Fire of Prometheus, the robot P-33 from Nier causes the Machines to rebel against their alien creators. They defeat the aliens, but lose their purpose for existence, and begin to copy humanity's behavior in order to evolve. Afraid of losing the sole purpose given to them by their creators, "destroy the enemy", they decide to enable an endless conflict between androids and Machines, placing a backdoor in Project YoRHa in order to destroy it and start over so that the androids cannot learn too much. Close to the beginning of Nier: Automata, a group of machines attempting to reproduce create the highly advanced lifeforms Adam and Eve, who become obsessed with humanity. Shortly after the destruction of the Bunker, the Machine Network constructs an immense tower from crystallized silicon and carbon for the purpose of destroying the human server. However, the Red Girls change their mind after considering the meaning of existence, converting it to fire an interstellar ark containing Machine memories to a new world. While attempting to infiltrate the Tower, 9S and A2 learn that the YoRHa androids are technically Machines themselves, as they are made using recycled cores. Depending on the ending, the tower is destroyed, or remains intact until the ark is successfully launched. Development |
The game's mecha designs, including the Machines, were created by Hisayoshi Kijima, also the game's UI designer. He was commanded by Yoko Taro to make the Machines "cute" in appearance so that they would have a wide appeal, as well as "a little unbalanced" and "rough, retro and a little dirty" to add character to their design. They were meant to be modular so that they would believably be part of the same mass-produced force. Ultimately, while Taro did not want him to focus too much on designs from the original Nier, he was nevertheless inspired by the trademark spherical head of Emil in making something distinctly fitting to the franchise. From a lore standpoint, their shape was meant to indicate a form of convergent evolution - since Emil represented the "ultimate weapon" in the Nier fictional universe, attempts to make the most powerful weapon possible would naturally lead to a similar shape no matter who made it. Kijima also came up with ideas on how the Machines would move and be put together. Afterwards, the design of the Machines was polished, while retaining simple silhouettes that "even a kid could draw", and were easy to understand. Subtractive design principles were applied to make them as simple as possible, while allowing their personalities to stand out. These were also applied when the user interface was designed. Kijima was told by Taro to avoid building the Machines out of parts that curved along three axes in order to make them look more retro, though Kijima feared it would result in "bland shapes" and believed it to be unreasonable. He described the requirement as "easily the hardest part" of designing the Machines, but was ultimately satisfied with the results. He added "connector covers" where parts could be added to their bodies such as arms and weapons, making it a trademark symbol of the Machines. In designing the Machines' weapons, Kijima made them look significantly more detailed, in order to add visual dissonance and a "fearsome", "off-putting" appearance. Aspects of the Machines' movement that were added to bring out their personality included a blinking effect given by opening and closing their camera covers, and twitching, birdlike head movements that made them feel more "gentle and alive". To reflect their propensity to copy humans, they were built across a range of technological levels, from World War I to the present day. Peculiar but real |
machinery and weapons were referenced to make their designs believable. Machines were given single-axis joints to emphasize their simplistic construction, but also make them seem rugged and easy to maintain - they also served to be easier to animate. However, even where parts required more movement, sets of single-axis joints were used rather than ball joints, something that reflected real-world robots and heavy machinery, but was more difficult to animate, "balancing out" the previous simplicity. Due to sharp angles and flat surfaces being seen as "boring", curves were used to make the Machines appear subtly "relaxed". Additionally, they were given multi-directional grooves on their hands and feet as a minor design detail, showing how they would better grip things. The Small Flying Machines were designed based on real-world airplane parts and UAVs, in order to suggest they could actually fly in real life. Large Bipedal Machines were initially going to be based on gorillas, but this was discarded as too "barbaric" for the game's atmosphere. Instead, they were given a massive upright frame that switches from slow to fast in a discomforting way. The Engels model was one of the first Machines to be designed, and meant to look like several different heavy machines combined together, with the ability to build itself using its cranes. The character Simone was designed by Yoshikaze Matsushita (original concept) and Yuuki Suda (rough design), and was meant to convey femininity despite her construction from basic parts. She was further refined by Kijima in order to make her work better as a 3D model. Reception The appearance of the Machines was described by critics as simple, yet endearing. Nic Reuben of Rock Paper Shotgun called the robots' faces "hardly expressive, but somehow all the more poignant for it". Celia Lewis of The Escapist said that their designs created "a menacing image" of "a machine designed for combat", but that they also convey "a dual perspective" when machines such as Simone try to reject their nature as a "war bot" and attempt to be beautiful, rather than functional. She observed that Machines repurposing their weaponry for peaceful purposes subverts the player's expectations, and their "expendable", "foreign" appearance compared to the YoRHa androids plays to natural biases about what a monstrous character should look like. Javy Gwaltney of Game Informer praised the Machines as "exud[ing] humanity more than most human characters in games", noting the destruction of |
Pascal's village as one of the game's most devastating moments. Saying that the game constantly reinforced how "pathetic" the "supposedly evil" Machines were, he gave the example of a group of robots attempting to raise a child, only to realize it could not age, as showing that they "will never feel human, no matter how hard they try". Patrick Klepek of Vice stated that he had been meaning to send "a snarky Tweet" once he reached a scene with Machines attempting to simulate sex, but could only find it sad once he saw the context, "a desperate attempt to grasp humanity". He professed that Nier: Automata asked the player "to directly reckon with the notion of being a machine". Peter Tieryas of Kotaku wrote that he was "disturbed" and "deeply upset" by sidequests involving the Machines, calling them "tragic". He noted the particular example of the "Lost Girl" sidequest, in which the player must help an elder sister find her younger sister, who was lost in the desert finding a replacement part. While the player reunites the sisters in the end, they later perish in each other's arms when the village is stricken by a virus that makes the Machines go berserk, despite his hopes that they would survive. An even more poignant example is when Pascal attempts to protect the village's children, only to have them commit suicide out of fear. Describing the choice between killing Pascal and wiping his memory as a "choice between two evils", Tieryas calls the result of inducing amnesia "even more disturbing", as Pascal returns to the village to unknowingly sell scrap metal that was once the Machine children. Wondering whether the principal cause of the suffering was "humanity and their desire to survive and propagate", he stated that he was "still thinking about those questions thanks to the NPCs". Reuben ultimately described the game's message about artificial intelligence as a hopeful one, running in contrast to stories like The Matrix or I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream, saying that it asked why humanity thought they were more than machines because they felt pain, love or empathy, and that the game expressed the belief that the future would be "fine without us". References Drakengard Extraterrestrial characters in video games Fictional organizations Robot characters in video games Video game bosses Video game characters introduced in 2017 Video game species and races |
Aşağıoyumca () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Hormek tribe and had a population of 16 in 2021. The hamlet of Kösoğlu is attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
The Fendt Katana is a forage harvester from the farm machinery manufacturer Fendt, which is primarily used for maize harvesting and grass cutting. Since its market launch in 2012, the Katana 65, Katana 85 and Katana 650 models have been released in several generations. The latest model, the Katana 850, was first presented to the public in August 2022. Series and History In 2012, the first forage harvester of the Katana series, the Fendt Katana 65, was delivered to customers. The series is named after the Japanese long sword, which is known for its sharpness and durability. Despite Fendt's relatively late entry into the forage harvester market, the Katana 65 quickly established itself in the market: By 2013, only two years later, the number of machines produced had already reached 100 units. The second forage harvester from Fendt, the Katana 85, went into production in the same year. Equipped with a 12-cylinder engine from MPU and 850 HP, it was significantly more powerful than the Katana 65. The Katana 85 was first delivered for the season in 2014. In 2015, Fendt further developed the proven Katana 65 model. Among other things, the cladding and frame were optimized to reduce the weight of the forage harvester. In addition, the Mercedes-Benz engine of the previous model was replaced by the MTU 6R 1500 with 15.6 litres of displacement. With harvesting attachments for all applications, an optimized material flow, and the largest chopping drum on the market to date, the manufacturer prepares the second generation of the series for worldwide use. In 2019, the new Fendt Katana 650 model was presented at Agritechnica. Like the previous models Katana 65 and 85, the new, more powerful Katana 650 is also produced at the AGCO factory in Hohenmölsen, Saxony-Anhalt. As a new approach to quality assurance, Fendt sent the forage harvester to the field for the first time before the official production start to analyze its performance. In 2020, the Fendt Katana 650 was awarded the Innovation Prize "Silver Leaf" at the Fieragricola agriculture fair in Verona. Among other things, the prize evaluates the degree of innovation, productivity, sustainability, and user-friendliness of products. In August 2022, the Fendt Katana 850 was presented as a new high-performance model of the series. Equipped with a Liebherr D976 engine and 18 litres of displacement, the forage harvester offers a rated power of 623 kW and 847 HP at |
17,500 kg weight. The chopping drum of the Katana 850 is still the largest on the market at 720mm. The Fendt Katana forage harvester has variable air filters with a reverse function that ensures constant cooling performance. With the new Kemper 490plus maize header, the Katana 850 is available with 12 working rows. In addition, there are three different roller crushers to choose from. External links Fendt Katana on the homepage of the manufacturer Product brochure of the Fendt Katana References Agricultural machinery |
Charles Coote, 3rd Earl of Mountrath (c.1655 – 29 May 1709) was an Anglo-Irish peer and official. Coote was the son of Charles Coote, 2nd Earl of Mountrath and Alice Meredyth, and in 1672 he succeeded to his father's peerage. In 1689 during the Williamite War in Ireland, Coote's estate, worth £2,250 a year in rent, was sequestered by the Patriot Parliament loyal to James II of England. Following the war, he was granted the estate of Christopher Fleming, 17th Baron Slane, who had been attainted. A favourite of William III of England, in 1694 he was chosen to carry the Banner of the Kingdom of Ireland at the funeral of Queen Mary. In July 1695, Coote was appointed to the Privy Council of Ireland as an ally of Henry Capell, 1st Baron Capell of Tewkesbury. From 1696 to 1697 he was one of the Lords Justices of Ireland. He was active in the Irish House of Lords and was a member of several important committees, notably those proposing anti-Roman Catholic measures. He married Lady Isabella Dormer, youngest daughter and coheiress of Charles Dormer, 2nd Earl of Carnarvon. They had three sons, Charles, Henry and Algernon. References Year of birth uncertain 1709 deaths 17th-century Anglo-Irish people 18th-century Anglo-Irish people Earls in the Peerage of Ireland Members of the Irish House of Lords Members of the Privy Council of Ireland |
Dazkaya () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Alan, Milan and Heyderan tribes and had a population of 17 in 2021. The hamlet of Ören is attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
The Punjab Banking Company (1889) was a bank founded in the year 1889 in British India. The bank became defunct in the year 1916, when it was acquired by the Alliance Bank of Simla. History Founding The Punjab Banking Company was founded by Sir David Parkes Masson in the year 1889. The bank's customers were located in the Punjab province of British India. Management The bank was staffed by mostly British nationals who were drawn mainly from the East India Company. The bank was headquartered in Lahore city in the Punjab province. Final years The bank had branches in Abbotabad, Dalhousie, Ferozepore, Jullundar, Karachi, Cantonment [sic], Multan, Naushera (in the North-west Frontier province), Quetta, Peshawar, Sialkot, Simla, and Srinagar. In 1916, the bank was finally merged with the Alliance Bank of Simla. Legacy The bank is notable for being the one of the oldest banks in India. The bank is also notable for being one of the precursors of the State Bank of India, through its predecessor the Alliance Bank of Simla. See also Indian banking List of banks in India References External links Official Website History of the Bank Defunct banks of India Companies based in Lahore Banks established in 1889 |
Chiliz is a blockchain platform developed by Maltese-based sports company Mediarex. The Chiliz blockchain powers the Socios.com platform, which offers fan tokens to sports fans, enabling them to participate in polls hosted by the clubs, or receive rewards and promotions. The native token Chiliz is used to buy the fan tokens. Alexandre Dreyfus is the CEO of Chiliz and Beatrice Collet is the managing director. History Chiliz was launched in 2018 by Maltese-based sports company Mediarex led by CEO Alexandre Dreyfus. Members of the firm's advisory panel include Dr. Christian Mueller, InFront Sports’ vice president, strategy and business development, and Sam Li, Sina Sports’ head of strategic partnerships; with Perform Group's chief strategy officer of Perform Group, John Gleasure, also a shareholder of Mediarex. Other members of the advisory board are Fnatic's CEO Wouter Sleijffers and Team Vitality's CEO Nicolas Maurer. In June 2018, Chiliz raised $65 million in a round led by Binance with other reputed names in the industry like OK Blockchain Capital, FBG Capital, Ceyuan Ventures, and Bancor also investing. In March 2021, the company announced it will invest $50 million in an expansion to the United States. Fan Tokens Fan tokens are digital coins created on the Chiliz blockchain that sports organisations provide to their fans through the app Socios.com. They allow fans to vote on a variety of minor decisions, such as new facilities, kit designs, shirt numbers of new signings, celebration songs, and more. Fan Tokens were first introduced in 2019, with football clubs Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain being the first clubs to launch their official tokens. Sports clubs including Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, Inter, Arsenal, AS Roma, Galatasaray, Flamengo, Corinthians and 60 other teams have launched Fan Tokens through Socios.com. References External links Official Website Digital currencies Blockchains Cryptocurrency projects Cryptocurrencies |
Aşağıtarlacık () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Suran and Xiran tribes and of non-tribal affiliation. It had a population of 47 in 2021. The hamlet of Yukarıtarlacık is attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
The Capu Midia Training Range, officially named the Air Defense Training School "Brigadier General Ion Bungescu" (), is a Romanian training range and an air defense school subordinated to the General Staff of the Air Force. It is located near the village of Corbu in Constanța County, north of the city of Constanța. History Anti-Aircraft Defense Training Center 1938-1945 The first air defense school in Romania was established on 1 April 1938, as the Anti-Aircraft Defense Training Center, initially located at Dealul Spirii. The Training Center was subordinated to the Ministry of Air and Navy through the Anti-Aircraft Defense Command. At the command of the unit was Major . Until April 1944, the unit continued its activity in Bucharest, taking part in the defense of the capital during the Second World War. Between 1944 and 1945, it was moved to Făgăraș where it took part in the military actions in the area. Abolished in 1945, then merged with the Officer School, it continued to function until 1949 under the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Directorate when it became an independent unit with the garrison at Brașov. Capu Midia Training Range 1950-present In 1950, the Capu Midia Training Range was established and the Anti-Aircraft Defense Training Center was moved there the next year. From 1957, the number of anti-aircraft shootings of the Romanian Army, as well as the armies of other states increased at the Training Range. In the 1960s, training exercises with surface-to-air missiles began. In the years that followed, Capu Midia went through a modernization process. Starting in 2003, the unit changed its name to the Training Camp and Surface-to-Air Shooting Range. During this time, the planning of large-scale multinational exercises, in which structures from all categories of forces in the Romanian Army participated, also began. In 2017, the unit became the National Air Defense Training Center "Brigadier General Ion Bungescu". The first firings with the Hawk missiles were carried out in 2012, which marked an important moment in the history of the Training Range. In 2019, the United States Army brought the first Patriot system at the base during the "Saber Guardian 19" exercise. A year later, the first Romanian Patriot battery was received at Capu Midia. On 1 July 2022, the base was transformed into the Air Defense Training School "Brigadier General Ion Bungescu", continuing the traditions of the first air defense school established in 1938. Organized activities In addition |
to the air defense activities, for both national units and subunits, tactical exercises with units from NATO or other states are also organized at the base. These include landing exercises, training camps, and exercises for special forces. Countries that participated in these exercises include France, Belgium, the United States of America, Canada, Germany, Moldova, Israel, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Georgia. The range also hosts testing or reception activities for different types of weapons, with or without live firings of surface-to-air, ship-to-air, air-to-air, air-to-ground, surface-to-surface, ship-to-ship, surface-to-ship and air-to-ship weapon systems. Other activities are carried out for economic operators and research agencies such as the Romanian Space Agency. The base also has several facilities, such as firing ranges for infantry weapons, a sports base, training rooms, accommodation spaces, medical support, storage spaces, and others. Gallery References Romanian Air Force Military installations established in 1950 Buildings and structures in Constanța County |
Johnnies or Johnnys may refer to: Sport Huntington Johnnies, a former minor league baseball based in Huntington, Indiana Johnstown Johnnies, a former minor league baseball team in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, US Johnstown Johnnies (basketball), a former basketball team based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, US Music Johnnys, a Japanese boy band active from 1962 to 1967 The Johnnys, an Australian pub rock band Nicknames Johnnies, nickname of John Martin & Co., a former department store in Adelaide, Australia Johnnies, nickname of the men's college at College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, Minnesota, US See also The 2 Johnnies, an Irish comedy duo Onion Johnnies, Breton farmers and agricultural labourers who sell onions door to door in Great Britain Stage Door Johnnies, gentlemen who waited at the stage door for the Edwardian chorus girls known as the Gaiety Girls, in London Stage Door Johnnies (album), 1974 album by Claire Hamill |
Akyünlü () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Kurêşan tribe and had a population of 27 in 2021. The hamlets of Arpabük and Beydamı are attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Aslanyurdu () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Alan, Xiran tribes and of non-tribal affiliation. It had a population of 194 in 2021. The hamlets of Aşağıçanakcı and Yukarıçanakçı are attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Aydınlık () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Izol, Lolan and Şadiyan tribes and had a population of 27 in 2021. The hamlets of Direkli and Ziyaretderesi are attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Sökücek () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Izol tribe and had a population of 38 in 2021. The hamlets of Çobanlı and Uzunyol are attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Aktarla () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Bamasur tribe and had a population of 62 in 2021. The hamlet of Koçayurt is attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
The 1987 North Bedfordshire Borough Council election took place on 7 May 1987 to elect members of North Bedfordshire Borough Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections. Summary Election result References Bedford Bedford Borough Council elections 1980s in Bedfordshire |
Alanyazı () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Hormek and Şadiyan tribes and had a population of 58 in 2021. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
A list of men and women international rugby league matches played throughout 2023 and does not include wheelchair rugby league international matches. A † denotes a recognised, but unofficial match that did not contribute to the IRL World Rankings. Season overview Rankings The following were the rankings at the beginning of the season. January Philippines vs North Macedonia men in Australia Greece vs Philippines women in Australia February Malta vs North Macedonia men in Australia March Serbia women in France April France men in England France women in England May Serbia men in Greece June July August September October Albania men in the Netherlands Serbia men in the Netherlands November December Notes References 2023 in rugby league |
Avunca () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Xiran tribe and had a population of 42 in 2021. The hamlet of Karayazı is attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Hamraz is a Pakistani suspense thriller mystery film directed by Khwaja Khurshid Anwar. It started Shamim Ara and Mohammed Ali. Agha Talish, Lehri, Tariq Aziz and Meena Shorey appeared in supporting roles. It was released on 20 October 1967. The film is one of the Anwar's signature films for which he wrote the screenplay and composed the music also. The plot revolves around two sisters, and the conspiracy against them to grab their property. Plot Cast Shamim Ara as Shehzadi/ Gul Bano Mohammed Ali as Dr. Javed Agha Talish as Nawab Ahsan Mirza Lehri as Altaf Tariq Aziz as Dr. Afandi Nabeela as Fakhra Rangeela as Nawabzada Sultan Mirza Meena Shorey as Husan Ara Begum Ajmal as Rehman Baba Soundtrack The music director of the film was Khwaja Khurshid Anwar, and the lyrics were written by Qateel Shifai. Track list References Notelist External links 1960s Urdu-language films Pakistani thriller films Pakistani black-and-white films Urdu-language Pakistani films |
J. W. Rickaby (born James Emanuel Platt; 1870 – 1 October 1929) was an English music hall comedian. Biography He was born in Weymouth, Dorset, the son of a colour sergeant in the 7th Royal Lancashire Militia, and grew up in Manchester. He married Martha Ann Waite in 1894. He began as a serious actor and baritone singer, but discovered he could make a better living as a comic entertainer and first appeared as such in music halls in 1904. He performed in a shabby frock coat, battered top hat, old boots and spats. He toured Australia in 1908. One review said of him: "He is a comedian with a good deal of genuine humor, which he exhibited in amusing burlesques of various types of character, such as a British soldier with a capacity for enjoyment, a sailor, and a policeman. These were hit off in such a manner as to keep the audience laughing heartily during his turns." His songs included "What Ho, She Bumps!", "PC 49", and "Silk Hat Tony", which became better known as "They Built Piccadilly For Me". He recorded several of his songs. He was offered the song "Burlington Bertie" but turned it down as being too similar to his other material. He died in London in 1929, and was buried at Putney Vale Cemetery. References External links 1870 births 1929 deaths Music hall performers British male singers British comedians |
Bohumila is a given name, the feminine form of Bohumil. It is borne by: Bohumila Bloudilová (1876–1946), Czech portrait photographer Bohumila Grögerová (1921–2014), Czech and Czechoslovak poet and translator Bohumila Kapplová (born 1944), Czech Olympic canoer Bohumila Míla Myslíková (1933–2005), Czech actress Bohumila Řimnáčová (born 1947), Czech former gymnast Czech feminine given names |
Enric de Manuel González (15 July 1929 – 12 February 2023), better known by his pseudonym Enrich, was a French-born Spanish cartoonist. Throughout his career, he specialized in humorous comic strips creating characters such as El caco Bonifacio and Montse, amiga de los animales. Biography Enrich began his career as a comic book professional in the early 1950s. He collaborated with the magazine Trampolín, for which he created the character Ciriaco Majareto (1950). Another of his creations is El pirata Malapata, for the magazine Alex. During that same decade, he collaborated with other publications, such as Jaimito and Nicolás. Enrich started working for the publisher Editorial Bruguera in the advertising department, but in 1957 he joined the magazine Tío Vivo, founded by several cartoonists who had decided to leave the company Bruguera. In Tío Vivo, Enrich created what may be his most remembered character, El caco Bonifacio, about an incompetent and kind thief. The series started as a one-panel joke on the back cover of the magazine, but its success had it promoted to full-page strip. Other series by Enrich for the first stage of Tío Vivo were El doctor Perejil (about a medical doctor with strange medicines) and Boliche. He was also the artistic director of the magazine for two years. In 1961, he directed the short-lived magazine Rififí. He continued to work for Bruguera during the 1960s, with characters such as Tontáinez (1965) or Don Inocencio (1968), for Pulgarcito, and Don Toribio, el conserje (1966) or the science fiction parody 1X2 el invasor (about an incompetent alien who wants to conquer Earth) (1969), for the second stage of Tío Vivo. He also collaborated in the magazine Gina, with the series Montse, la amiga de los animales (about a kind little girl who could talk to animals) (1978). Enrich drew several comic strips of El repórter Tribulete after the death of its original creator, Guillermo Cifré, which due to editorial constraints, he could not sign. He also drew for the British market and the company Brandon Art some strips with jokes oriented to adult public. Enrich died on 12 February 2023, at the age of 93. References External links Enrich in Lambiek comiclopedia 1929 births 2023 deaths People from Vénissieux Spanish comics artists Spanish comics writers |
Balkan () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Hormek tribe and had a population of 52 in 2021. The hamlets of Ardıçlı, Borukum and Çangal are attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Beylermezraası () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Alan and Bamasur tribes and had a population of 42 in 2021. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Orconectes pellucidus, the Mammoth Cave crayfish, is a freshwater crayfish native to karst landscapes in Kentucky and Tennessee in the United States. The common name refers to the Mammoth Cave National Park, however it also occurs outside of the park. An alternative common name, the eyeless crayfish refers to its troglomorphic adaptions to its subterranean habitat. References Cambaridae Cave crayfish Freshwater crustaceans of North America Crustaceans described in 1844 |
The population of Gujarat was 60,439,692 (31,491,260 males and 28,948,432 females) according to the 2011 census data. The population density is 308 persons per square kilometer (797.6/sq mi), lower than other Indian states. As per the census of 2011, the state has a sex ratio of 918 females for every 1000 males, one of the lowest (ranked 24) among the 29 states in India. Demographics List of Regional Transport Office districts in Gujarat GJ—Gujarat Distribution of population The following table shows the distributions of male and female populations of Gujarat's districts, as of 2011: By District: List of districts in Gujarat by Human Development Index List of developmental administrative units of Gujarat List of revenue divisions of Gujarat List of constituencies of the Lok Sabha in Gujarat See also Economy of Gujarat References Gujarat Economy of Gujarat |
The Great Southwest Industrial District is a business park located in Southern Arlington and Grand Prairie Texas. It was first conceived as a master-plan business park by American businessman Angus G. Wynne. History The business park would be a conception of Angus Wynn which he devised due to the opportunity presented by the construction of the six-lane Dallas-Ft Turnpike known today as Interstate 30 by the Texas Turnpike Authority in 1955. Construction Wynn and New York real estate tycoon William Zeckendorf purchased the 3D Ranch estate owned by Paul Waggoner which comprised approximately 2,387 acres. Wynn continued to buy additional surrounding land, as the pair would eventually own over 5,000 acres of land. At this time, Wynn would also create the Great Southwest Corporation to oversee the project and appoint himself president of the company. ' Construction would start in 1956 on what was the initial warehouse and by 1957 there were five buildings under construction across 750 acres of the industrial park land. Growth The business park was not an immediate success due to difficulty selling both retail and warehouse space to the prospective businesses. This would change with the opening of Six Flags Over Texas in August of 1961. This would increase interest in the industry park, as the number of spaces leased increased ninefold, and the Great Southwest Corporation would post a profit for the first time in it's history. Present Day In 2014 the industrial park consisted of more than 8000 acres and was assessed to be worth 41.2 billion dollars. The largest landholder in 2013 was General Motors. In August of 2021, Westmount Reality Capital LLC sold their asset Fountain Parkway, a 301,399 square-foot warehouse and manufacturing facility spread pver 14 acres. In November of 2020 Optimal Elite Management LLC, which manufactures LED signs, purchased a 63,000 square feet of office and warehouse space. They would complete their plans to move their corporate headquarters to the industrial park from Los Angeles in 2021. Today it remains the largest industrial park in North Texas with 82,227,715 square feet of space spread across 7000 acres. Railroad The Great Southwest Corporation charted a terminal and switching railroad called the Great South-west Railroad on May 7, 1957 to provide switching services to the industrial park. It connected to two different railroad main lines, the Texas and Pacific railroad to the South and the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific to |
the North. s The Great Southwest Corporation would sell 90$ of its interest in the railroad to both the Texas and Pacific and Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific rail companies splitting that interest equally between the two companies. Texas and Pacific were later purchased by the Missouri Pacific, who in turn was purchased current owners of the trackage, Union Pacific Corporation, the parent company of Union Pacific Railroad. Parts of the line remain in use by Union Pacific who continues to server the businesses within the industrial park. The connection to the Northern line, now owned by the Trinity River Express, has been severed although remnants still remain including an old trestle bridge across the Trinity River. References External Links Great Southwest Industrial District Association Texas State Historical Association - Great Southwest Industrial District Union Pacific Railroad |
Bulgurcular () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Izol and Xiran tribes and had a population of 43 in 2021. The hamlet of İkiz is attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Göktepe () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Alan, Bamasur, Izol, Şadiyan and Xiran tribes and had a population of 205 in 2021. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Cervical vertebral maturation method is an assessment of skeletal age based on the cervical vertebrae, as seen in a cephalometric radiograph. also called as CVM. It was developed by Lamparski in 1972. Cephalometric radiographs are usually obtained for orthodontic patients, which offer the benefit of avoiding additional radiation exposure when gauging the adolescent growth spurt. Nevertheless, several studies have contested the reliability and accuracy of deriving skeletal age from cervical vertebrae, with one study contending that chronologic age is just as reliable as CVM method. Research into CVM has yielded notable findings in regards to intraobserver and interobserver reliability. Comparable results to that of hand–wrist radiographs have been recorded, which was further affirmed by the outcome of one specific prospective review of the literature. History Estimating the bone age of a living child is typically performed by comparing images of their bones to images of models of the average skeleton for a given age and sex acquired from healthy children and compiled in an atlas. Features of bone development assessed in determining bone age include the presence of bones (have certain bones ossified yet), the size and shape of bones, the amount of mineralization (also called ossification), and the degree of fusion between the epiphyses and metaphyses. The first atlas published in 1898 by John Poland consisted of x-ray images of the left hand and wrist. Since then, along with atlases of the foot and ankle, knee, and elbow. An alternative approach to the atlas method just described is the so-called "single-bone method" where maturity scales are assigned to individual bones. Here, a selection of bones are given a score based on their perceived development, a sum is totaled based on the individual bone scores, and the sum is correlated to a final bone age. Lamparski (1972) used the cervical vertebrae and found them to be as reliable and valid as the hand-wrist area for assessing skeletal age. He developed a series of standards for the assessment of skeletal age for both males and females. This method has the advantage of eliminating the need for additional radiographic exposure in cases where the vertebrae have already been recorded on a lateral cephalometric radiographic. Hassel & Farman (1995) developed an index based on the second, third, and fourth cervical vertebrae (C2, C3, C4) and proved that atlas maturation was highly correlated with skeletal maturation of the hand-wrist. Several smartphone applications have been |
developed to facilitate the use of vertebral methods such as Easy Age. References Osteopathic techniques |
Doğanlı () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Xiran tribe and had a population of 47 in 2021. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Obrukkaşı () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds and had a population of 16 in 2021. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Danaburan () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Izol and Şadiyan tribes and had a population of 82 in 2021. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Demirkazık () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Alan, Bamasur and Şadiyan tribes and had a population of 10 in 2021. The hamlet of İlanlı is attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Ivan Kováč (25 December 1948 – 11 February 2023) was a Slovak middle-distance runner, specializing in 1,500 meters run, and sports journalist. Biography Kováč was born in Zemianske Kostoľany on 25 December 1948. He originally started competing in athletics in Banská Štiavnica before moving to Dukla Banská Bystrica. Following his retirement, Kováč became a well-known radio sports commentator, covering football and ice hockey in addition to athletics. Achievements Kováč was a part of the winning team in the relay 4 x 4 laps at the 1973 European Athletics Indoor Championships in Rotterdam. He also competed at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in 1970 in Vienna, 1971 in Sofia and 1974 in Rome as well as the 1973 Summer Universiade in Moscow. On 30 May 1974, Kováč achieved the time of 3:39.4 in 1,500 meter run at an event in Bratislava, which is as of February 2023 still a national record in Slovakia. References External links 1948 births 2023 deaths People from Prievidza District Slovak male middle-distance runners |
Muhammad Rafi (also known as Diya ad-Din Abul-Fath al-Makki or Mullah Rafi) was a medieval Dagestani historian who lived in the second half of the 13th century. The author of the historical chronicle "Tarikhi Dagestan" (“History of Dagestan”) written in 1312–1313. The chronicle was supplemented and received its final form only in the 17th century. Tarikhi Dagestan "Tarikhi Dagestan" includes several texts created at different times. The most ancient part of "Tarikh Dagestan" can be considered its beginning – a story about the pagan Avar lands, about the income of Nutsal (ruler) and the former greatness of the rulers of Avar lands, known in Arabic historical and geographical literature of the 9th–10th centuries under the name Sarir. "Tarikh Dagistan" is also a collection of various historical stories relating to different historical periods, and also contains a number of legendary stories. In the structure of the chronicle, four independent directions of narration can be distinguished: the fate of paganism and the rulers of the Avar region (Avaria), Islamization of the Dagestan population; the struggle of the Dagestanis against the Mongol invaders, feudalism in Dagestan and the shamkhal rulers of the 14th-century. The original version of this work was also written much earlier before the birth of this author, presumably in 318–930. Vladimir Minorsky suggested dating the work to the 13th-century, with which the Soviet Caucasian specialist L. Lavrov agreed. Currently, more than 40 lists of Tarikhi Dagestan are known in copies of the 18th – early 20th centuries. All texts are in Arabic and the scribes are Dagestanis by origin. It is noteworthy to mention that list No.38 was used by Abbasgulu Bakikhanov in "Golestan-e Eram". However, he himself notes that in the manuscript of 1030 AH (1620), excerpts from a story written in 712 AH (1312) by Muhammad Rafi and old notes from an essay compiled in 318 AH (930) were used. Vladimir Minorsky also wrote: “This is a collection of local legends about some descendants of the “Uncles of the Prophet”, who allegedly emigrated to Dagestan from Syria. See also Avar Khanate History of Dagestan References 14th-century historians Avar Khanate 14th-century literature 14th-century Arabic books 13th-century historians 13th-century literature 13th-century Arabic books |
Achai Wiir is a South Sudanese philanthropist and businesswoman Achai is also the founder of the Achai Wiir Foundation, a non-profit working in supporting vulnerable people in South Sudan Early life Contribution Achai Wiir has helped in distributing food and non-food items to the needy including hundreds of orphans in South Sudan. She has also assisted in bailing out inmates in prisons across the country, with minor crimes and those unable to pay their own bail Achai Wiir who also gifted Ugandan renowned Singer Jose Chameleon with a brand new Toyota V8 in 2020 She is also seen as a symbol of unity among South Sudan, particularly those living in Uganda Controversies In September 2022, Ugandan Police accused Achai Wiir of Child Trafficking after authorities seized about 8 babies from her apartment in Buziga Suburb of Kampala City However, Achai Wiir refuted all claims linking her to the child trafficking, adding that the kids were children from her hometown of Abyei whose parents were killed or displaced by insurgence in the area On November 11, police in Juba City of South Sudan also issued an arrest warrant to the businesswoman over alleged threats against her sister It was alleged that one of Achai Wiir's sisters filed the initial report with police, citing that Achai Wiir's actions were spoiling the family's name References Businesswomen Philanthropists |
Gelinpınar () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Şadiyan and Xiran tribes and had a population of 34 in 2021. The hamlet of Velişeyh is attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Copper(II) stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of copper and stearic acid with the formula Cu(C17H35COO)2. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid. Synthesis Exchange reaction of sodium stearate and copper sulfate: Physical properties Copper(II) stearate forms a blue-green amorphous substance similar to plasticine both in appearance and touch. Insoluble in water, ethanol, or methanol. Soluble in ether, pyridine, hot benzene, and chloroform. Chemical properties The compound is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions. When trying to ignite, copper stearate first melts and then begins to burn with a green (at the base) flame, then it quickly turns black due to the formation of cupric oxide: Uses The compound is used in the production of antifouling paint and varnish materials. Also used as a component in casting bronze sculptures. Also applies as a catalyst for the decomposition of hydroperoxides. References Stearates Copper compounds |
The Clerk's House is an historic building in Shoreditch, England. Standing at 118½ Shoreditch High Street, it is a Grade II listed building dating to 1735. It is two storeys, plus an attic and a basement. Part of its interior, such as some wood panelling, dates to the 16th century. Believed to have formerly been a watch house, from which somebody looked out for body snatchers in the adjacent St Leonard's churchyard, the ground floor is now a business, while the upper floors remain residential. References Shoreditch Grade II listed houses in London Houses completed in 1735 |
İsmailli () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Alan, Bamasur and Xiran tribes and had a population of 128 in 2021. The hamlet of Küllüce is attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Stromboli is a 2022 Dutch drama film released by Netflix, starring Elise Schaap as the main lead. It is based on an eponymous 2018 novel by Saskia Noort. The film focuses on Sara, who confronts her painful past by going on a retreat on the Sicilian volcanic island of Stromboli. References 2022 films 2022 drama films Dutch drama films Dutch psychological drama films Dutch-language Netflix original films English-language Netflix original films 2020s Dutch-language films 2020s English-language films 2022 multilingual films Dutch multilingual films Films set in Sicily Films set on islands |
The 1988 North Bedfordshire Borough Council election took place on 3 May 1988 to elect members of North Bedfordshire Borough Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections. Summary Election result References Bedford Bedford Borough Council elections 1980s in Bedfordshire |
Anthony Hunt (1932–2022) was a British engineer. Other notable people of that name include: Anthony Hunt (Royal Navy officer, died 1795) (died 1795), Royal Navy captain Anthony Hunt (Royal Navy officer, died 1798) (died 1798), Royal Navy captain Human names |
Kalaycı is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds and had a population of 48 in 2021. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Cryptops megalopora is a species of centipede in the Cryptopidae family. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and was first described in 1887 by German entomologist Erich Haase. Distribution The species’ range includes New Zealand and the Australian island of Tasmania. Behaviour The centipedes are solitary terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter, soil and rotting wood. References megalopora Centipedes of Australia Fauna of Tasmania Arthropods of New Zealand Animals described in 1887 Taxa named by Erich Haase |
Fang Zhuangyou (; 1902 – 1970), courtesy name Xin'an (), was a Chinese historian who was a professor at Wuhan University, and best known for studying Chinese ethnic history and the history of Song, Liao, Jin and Yuan Empires. Biography Fang was born Fang Zhangxiu () in Fenshui Township, Hunan, Qing Empire, in 1902. After graduating from Hunan First Normal University, he was accepted to Beijing Normal University, and transferred to the Institute of Chinese Classics of Tsinghua University two years later. In 1929, he pursued advanced studies at the University of Tokyo, studying history under the direction of Shiratori Kurakichi. He taught at universities and colleges in both cities of Beijing and Nanjing after returning to China. He later went to the University of Paris in France to follow the sinologist Paul Pelliot study the history of oriental nationalities. In 1936, Fang joined the faculty of Wuhan University, and taught there until 1949. After the founding of the Communist State, in 1950, Fang became deputy director of the Cultural Relics Division of the Department of Culture of the , in addition to serving as president of Central South China Library since 1951. He was appointed director of the Hubei Provincial Bureau of Culture in 1955, and subsequently researcher of Hubei Institute of Philosophy and Social Sciences in 1958. He was chosen as deputy director of the Hubei Provincial Commission for the Administration of Cultural Relics in 1965. Fang died in Wuhan, Hubei, in 1970. Personal life Fang's son, Fang Keli (1938–2020), was a Chinese New Confucian philosopher. Publications Translation References Bibliography 1902 births 1970 deaths People from Xiangtan People's Republic of China historians Academic staff of Wuhan University Hunan First Normal University alumni Beijing Normal University alumni Tsinghua University alumni University of Tokyo alumni University of Paris alumni |
Koçkuyusu () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Alan tribe and had a population of 56 in 2021. The hamlet of Hüseyinağa is attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
The overlook spiny pocket mouse (Heteromys catopterius) is a species of heteromyid rodent endemic to Venezuela. References Heteromys Fauna of Venezuela Mammals described in 2009 |
Kalloor Oommen Philipose Asan (1838–1880) was a priest, teacher, literary scholar, journalist, playwright and translator from Kerala, India. He was born in Kallooppara near Tiruvalla and grew up in Olassa in the present-day Kottayam district of Kerala. He was the editor of Paschima Taraka, one of the earliest Malayalam journals. The journal was a Malayalam publication from the publishers of the Cochin-based English newspaper Western Star. Philippose was fluent in English and Malayalam, and translated The Comedy of Errors into Malayalam under the title Almarattam (1866) which was the first translation of Shakespeare into Malayalam. It was also one of the earliest plays written in Malayalam and was the first play to be published as a book. Biography Philipose was born in 1838 in Kallooppara near Tiruvalla in the present-day Mallappally taluk of Pathanamthitta district. He was the son of Kalloor Oommen of Kallooppara and Pathil Annamma of Aymanam. Later the family moved to Olassa in the Kottayam district. Philipose lost his parents when he was young and was brought up by his mother's family. He started learning Sanskrit at a young age and after his schooling, he joined CMS College Kottayam. Philipose excelled in English, Greek, and Latin, as well as mathematics, chemistry, and astronomy. On November 1, 1859, at the age of twenty, he joined the Anglican Church School in Cochin as a Malayalam teacher (Asan). In 1869, he became a member representing Cochin in the Travancore Church Council. On 27 February 1862, he married Unicharamma, the daughter of Olassa Aenadikkal Thomman Varkey. On March 24, 1865, he became the editor of Paschima Taraka, a newspaper published from Cochin. He was one of the first newspaper editors in Malayalam. He wrote articles that criticized the Catholic Church and the Pope. In 1866, he published Almarattam which was the first Malayalam play to be published as a book. His other literary works include Amarakosa Pradipika and Shabdadipika. Philipose also translated some texts but before they could be published, he died of liver disease on 20 July 1880. He was buried in St. Marks CSI Church in Olassa. References External links "ആൾമാറാട്ടം" (Full Text) Further reading Malayalam-language writers Malayalam-language dramatists and playwrights Translators to Malayalam Malayalam-language journalists Dramatists and playwrights from Kerala 1838 births 1880 deaths |
Moonsund Regatta () is a sailing competition that takes place on Väinameri (Moonsund) in Estonia. First Regatta took place in 1958. In 2017, there was 60. Regatta, and this Regatta was the biggest of Moonsund Regattas: 850 sailors with 144 yachts, and sailors from five countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland and Russia). In popular culture films 1974 – Moonsund Regatta, 15 minutes in ETV 1994 – 38. Moonsund Regatta, in RTV and Lucky Strike 1996 – Moonsund Regatta, 40 minutes, directed by Jaanus Nõgisto References External links Sailing in Estonia Sports competitions in Estonia |
The Seen and Unseen () is a 2017 drama film directed and written by Kamila Andini. Cast Ni Kadek Thaly Titi Kasih as Tantri Ida Bagus Putu Radithya Mahijasena as Tantra Ayu Laksmi as Mother I Ketut Rina as Father Happy Salma as Nurse Ida Gusti Ayu Raka as Grandmother Release The Seen and Unseen had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2017, competing for the Platform Prize. The film received lively applause from the audience during the world premiere. The film had its Asian premiere at the 22nd Busan International Film Festival during the program, A Window on Asian Cinema. The film was also screened at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival during the Generation program as its European premiere. The film was theatrically released nationwide on 8 March 2018. Reception On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of eight critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 9.3/10. Elizabeth Kerr of The Hollywood Reporter praised Andini's interpretation of child trauma and called the film "a quietly powerful portrait of childhood grief". Maggie Lee of Variety described the film as a "haunting and hypnotic interpretation of the child subconscious rooted in Balinese arts and culture". Accolades References 2017 films 2017 drama films Indonesian drama films 2010s Indonesian-language films Films directed by Kamila Andini Citra Award winners Films about families Films about twins Films about death Films set in Bali |
The 2023 Clásica de Almería was the 38th edition of the Clásica de Almería one-day road cycling race. It was held on 12 February 2023 as a category 1. Pro race on the 2023 UCI ProSeries. Teams 11 of the 18 UCI WorldTeams and 10 UCI ProTeams made up the 21 teams that participated in the race. All teams entered a full squad of seven riders each. In total, 145 riders started the race, of which 140 finished. UCI WorldTeams UCI ProTeams Result References Sources External links 2023 Clásica de Almería Clásica de Almería Clásica de Almería 2020s in Andalusia |
Ann Kindersley (18 September 1899 – 15 October, 1973) was a Girl Guide leader, trainer and writer. She was Commissioner of Girl Guides for France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Italy. Personal life Ann Molesworth Kindersley was born to John Molesworth Kindersley (1836-1907), a civil servant, and Olive Montagu Kindersley (1873 – 1955) a journalist, while the couple was posted at the Straits Settlement in Penang, Malaysia. She was the niece of Sir Robert Kindersley, 1st Baron Kindersley. In the 1920s Kindersley was in a relationship with Helen Whitaker, a fellow Girl Guiding executive. By 1930 Kindersley was living in Fareham, Berkshire. In 1931 she met Rt Rev Ronald Stanhope More O’Ferrall (1890 –1973), the Bishop of Madagascar, also known as the “Boy Scout Bishop”. They married on 17 April 1934 at Christ Church, Mayfair, moving to Madagascar after the wedding. They lived at the Bishop's house in Antanarivo and had two children. In 1940 O’Ferrall resigned from his position due to ill health and they returned to UK where they lived in Derby until 1953, moving to Cranham, Gloucestershire, then Hyde, Hampshire. Kindersley died in Bemerton, Salisbury. Girl Guides In November 1919, Kindersley travelled to Belgium to train new Girl Guide leaders in methods of Guiding “as practiced in England”. In 1920 she was involved in discussions with the Young People's Party of Germany in an attempt to establish the Guiding movement in the country. In the 1920s she established a Girl Guide company among English girls in Cologne, who were there as part of the Rhine Army Occupation. By 1924, she was the Girl Guides’ District Commissioner for Newbury, a representative of Guides for Belgium and Luxembourg and also sat on the Girl Guide International Council. Between 1928 and 1930 she was Division Commissioner for Andover. By 1930, in addition to her role on the Girl Guide International Council, Kindersley was a member of the Brighton Association of Girl Guides and Commissioner for Girl Guides in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Italy. From 1930 to 1931, at the invitation of the Provincial Commissioner for the Bombay Presidency, she spent 18 months supervising the training and organisation of the Girl Guide movement in India. She travelled all over the country and, in her spare time, spent time working for various church societies. She returned to UK after her health “broke down”. In 1931 she stood in for the Chief Guide, Lady Baden-Powell, |
at the Sussex County Ranger Rally. In 1932, as Girl Guide Commissioner for Paris, together with Mrs Mark Kerr, she arranged a conference for European Guides in Paris. In 1933 she was Camp Advisor for Girl Guides in Belgium, France and Italy. Writing 1923 - she co-edited The Guiding Book with her partner, Lady Helen Whitaker. It was a compilation of articles by people including Rudyard Kipling, Dame Nelly Melba, GK Chesterton, Katherine Tynan and Sir Walford Davies, with a foreword by HRH Princess Mary. 1926 - she contributed to an anthology of prose and verse published by Lymington Girl Guides. Her translation of “Meditations of a Swiss Guide” appeared in a US newspaper. 1926 - her flapjack recipe featured in Stephen Graham's book The Gentle Art of Tramping 1938 - her article ‘’Notes on the Indian Idiom of English: Style, Syntax and Vocabulary’’ was published in Transactions of the Philological Society. Other In 1928 and 1929 she appeared on London and Daventry radio stations, presenting programmes Exploring Luxembourg, The Belgian Ardennes, Handicrafts in Colours and The Story without a Name, the last written by Kindersley. Kindersley owned Charlotte Bronte's toy tea service. In 1930 she showed it as part of the Period Models exhibition in London on behalf of the London Clubs of the Young Women's Christian Association. She established the League of Fellow Citizens of the Empire in 1933. She held a discussion between English and Indian women as part of the inaugural meeting regarding what could be done to further the common sharing of ideas for social services in terms of slum clearance, juvenile delinquency, health and sanitation, and how far broadcasting might be used to further these matters. Guests included social reformer, Dame Rachel Crowdy. References Kindersley family 1899 births 1973 deaths Scouting pioneers Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting Girlguiding Girlguiding officials Scouting and Guiding in Belgium Scouting and Guiding in Luxembourg Scouting and Guiding in France |
The Ibicui tuco-tuco (Ctenomys ibicuiensis) is a species of rodent in the family Ctenomyidae. It is endemic to southern Brazil. References Tuco-tucos Mammals of Brazil Endemic fauna of Brazil Mammals described in 2012 |
Aurigamonas is a genus of predatory protists of an unusual cell structure, with two flagella and numerous haptopodia. It is a monotypic genus containing the single species Aurigamonas solis. It is the only genus of the family Aurigamonadidae. Etymology The genus name comes from the Latin Auriga, meaning charioteer, as a reference to the rein-like motion of the posterior flagellum. The species epithet comes from the Latin solis, meaning sun, due to the Greek legend of the sun being drawn across the heavens by a charioteer. Morphology and movement Aurigamonas are unicellular zooflagellates with a spherical to ovoid shape (3–18 μm in diameter). Their most striking characteristic are the numerous long stiff haptopodia (around 30 to 50, each around 6 μm in length) radiating from the cell body, supported by microfilaments and tipped by a dense haptosome. They bear two cilia: the posterior, long and used for propulsion (9–52 μm), that beats in sinuous waves from the base; and the anterior, short and not motile (4–8 μm). They have two contractile vacuoles next to the flagellar bases and the nucleus. They glide only on the distal segment of their posterior cilium. Ecology and behavior Aurigamonas are soil-dwelling protists that prey on eukaryotic protozoa of very different sizes, and possibly bacteria. Their prey is captured by adhesion to haptopodia. At least three modes of ingestion have been distinguished: Phagocytosis of entire protists (such as Bodo saltans). Myzocytosis of parts of the cytoplasm of large prey (such as Euglena gracilis). Trawling of bacteria attached to the substrate by extending a large lamellipodium. References External links Cercozoa genera Taxa described in 2005 |
Temürtaht () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Alan tribe and had a population of 94 in 2021. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Milorad Knežević (; 31 October 1936 – 31 March 2005) was a Serbian chess Grandmaster (GM) (1976). He was the European Team Chess Championship bronze (1977) medalist. Biography From 1960, Milorad Knežević took part in the finals of the Yugoslav Chess Championship many times. In 1977 in Zagreb he shared the 3rd place together with Bojan Kurajica and Božidar Ivanović. In 1978, he repeated this success, again sharing 3rd place in the next final of the national championship, played in Belgrade. Milorad Knežević's successes in international chess tournaments included, among others: shared 2nd place in Lublin (1968), 1st place in Starý Smokovec (1974 and 1975), 2nd place in Rimavská Sobota (1974 ), shared 2nd place in Polanica-Zdrój (1976, Akiba Rubinstein memorial), 1st place in Kragujevac (1977), shared 1st place in Sarajevo (1979, tournament Bosna, together with Bojan Kurajica and Iván Faragó), 2nd place in Camagüey (1987, tournament B José Raúl Capablanca Memorial) and shared 3rd place in Belgrade (1993). Milorad Knežević played for Yugoslavia in the European Team Chess Championship: In 1977, at first reserve board in the 6th European Team Chess Championship in Moscow (+1, =3, -0) and won team bronze and individual silver medals. Milorad Knežević played for Yugoslavia in the World Student Team Chess Championship: In 1960, at fourth board in the 7th World Student Team Chess Championship in Leningrad (+6, =6, -1) and won team bronze medal. Milorad Knežević played for Yugoslavia in the Men's Chess Balkaniads: In 1978, at fifth board in the 10th Men's Chess Balkaniad in Băile Herculane (+2, =2, -0) and won team and individual gold medals, In 1981, at fourth board in the 13th Chess Balkaniad in Athens (+2, =2, -0) and won team and individual gold medals, In 1982, at third board in the 14th Chess Balkaniad in Plovdiv (+3, =0, -2) and won team silver and individual bronze medals. In 1974, he was awarded the FIDE International Master (IM) title and received the FIDE Grandmaster (GM) title two years later. Milorad Knežević was a lawyer by profession. References External links 1936 births 2005 deaths Sportspeople from Cetinje Chess grandmasters Serbian chess players Yugoslav chess players |
Gert Bange (born December 1, 1977 in Görlitz, Germany) is a German structural biologist and biochemist. He is Professor of Biochemistry at the Department of Chemistry and Vice President for Research at Philipps-Universität Marburg. Career After graduating from high school in 1996 and doing his civil service in Halle/Saale, Bange studied biochemistry at Martin Luther University Halle/Saale from 1997 to 2002. In 2007, he received his PhD in biochemistry and worked until 2012 at the Biochemistry Center of the Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg under Irmgard Sinning. He then moved to the LOEWE Center for Synthetic Microbiology (SYNMIKRO) at Philipps University Marburg as an independent junior research group leader. Since 2018, he has been W3 Professor of Biochemistry at the Department of Chemistry of Philipps University and was Deputy Executive Director of SYNMIKRO from 2019 to 2022. He has also been a Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg since 2021. Research Bange works in the fields of structural biology and biochemistry and is interested in molecular deciphering of new biological mechanisms and their components. Research interests include the study of molecular machines, mechanisms of bacterial stress and environmental adaptation, and the interaction between microorganisms and their hosts. Bange serves on the editorial boards of the Journal for Biological Chemistry and the Journal of Bacteriology. He is on the board of the Initiative Biotechnologie und Nanotechnologie e.V. and was a member of the Senate of Philipps-Universität Marburg until 2022. Honors and awards (selection) 2021 ERC Advanced Grant "KIWIsome" 2020 Prize for excellent PhD Supervisor of the Philipps-University Marburg 2018 Winner of the iGEM Competition (Overgrad, as Instructor of the Team) 2012 Fellowship of the Peter und Traudl Engelhorn Stiftung References External links Gert Bange at SYNMIKRO Publications from and about Gert Bange 1977 births German biochemists Academic staff of the University of Marburg Living people People from Görlitz Structural biologists Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg alumni |
Yenibudak () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Alan, Bamasur and Bahtiyar tribes and had a population of 17 in 2021. The hamlet of Söğüt is attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
William Fletcher (born 11 October 1872 in Lemsford, Hertfordshire, died 18 September 1938) was an English doctor who in 1907 published the results of an experiment showing beriberi could be prevented by eating unpolished rice. Life Fletcher was the son of the Rev. John Price Alcock Fletcher, rector of Burbage, Leicestershire, and Mary Ann Darker Banks. He was educated at Leamington College, and graduated from Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge in 1883 with a degree in natural sciences. He was granted a scholarship to St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington, where he qualified as MB BCh in 1896. He became a resident at the Metropolitan Hospital, then practiced medicine in Coventry. He joined the Malayan Medical Service in 1903. He was posted to the State of Perak, then to the State of Selangor as district surgeon. In 1907 he joined the Institute for Medical Research at Kuala Lumpur as assistant to Dr. Henry Fraser and Dr. (Ambrose) Thomas Stanton. They demonstrated that beriberi is caused by a nutritional deficiency, where an essential nutrient (thiamine) is absent from milled rice. In 1910 he became an MD. In 1911 he studied an outbreak of plague in Kuala Lumpur. In 1912 and 1913 he studied blackwater fever. He also studied the Wasserman and Luetin reactions in leprosy. During the First World War, he moved to the Middle East, then to the University War Hospital in Southampton as a pathologist, with a rank as temporary captain. In 1919 he returned to Malaya, where he advocated the use of oral quinine to treat malaria. His work on typhus in 1924 gained him an international reputation. He became director of the Institute in 1926, succeeding Sir Thomas Stanton. Fletcher retired to London in 1927. He was a member, and later secretary, of the Colonial Medical Research Committee. From 1933 to 1935 he was vice-president of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. He was a member of the Malaria Commission of the League of Nations Health Organisation. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 1933. He married Mary Beatrice Hillman in 1915. They had one son and one daughter. References External links Publications, Wellcome Collection 1872 births 1938 deaths 19th-century English medical doctors 20th-century English medical doctors Alumni of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge |
Adaikala Madha Shrine, Elakurichi is a Catholic church located in the village of Elakurichi near Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, India. The church is dedicated to Our Lady of Refuge, also known as Adaikkala Madha in the Tamil language. History The church was built in the 18th century by French Missionary Constanzo Beschi, popularly known as Veeramamunivar in Tamil. The current structure of the church was rebuilt in 1971. The church has a unique blend of Indian and European architectural styles. Madha Kulam (Sacred Pond) King of Ariyalur Arengappa Malavarayar affected with an incurable cancerous mole (Raja Pilavai) approached veeramamunivar to heal him. Munivar knowing fully well his inability to do so, sought the refuge of Mother Mary. Heeding the prayers, our blessed mother brought forth a miraculous spring like in Lourdes. He applied the soil mixed with the spring water on the incurable mole. On the very same night, he got cured. In order to thank for the favors received the king donated 175 Acres of land on which stands the present shrine. Devotional activities The shrine is famous for its annual feast, which is held on the first Saturday and Sunday of December. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the state and the country come to the shrine to participate in the celebrations. The feast is a time of great joy and devotion, with many people offering prayers and performing various acts of devotion. See also Roman Catholicism in India Christianity in India Christianity in Tamil Nadu References Roman Catholic churches in Tamil Nadu |
Yazeli () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Şadiyan tribe and had a population of 61 in 2021. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Ofelia Rey Castelao (born 1956) is a Galician historian, writer, and university professor. Focusing her research on women's history, she studies female migration and the insertion of Galician women in the literate culture. Rey Castelao was awarded the (National History Prize of Spain) in 2022. Early life and education Ofelia Rey Castelao was born in A Estrada, Pontevedra, Spain, in 1956. After studying Geography and History at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Rey Castelao obtained a degree in history in 1978, with her thesis receiving the Extraordinary Prize from that university. That same year (1978), the Ministry of Education and Science of Spain awarded her the National Award for the Best Scholars. In 1984, her doctoral thesis (The vote of Santiago in modern Spain), presented at the same university, was awarded "outstanding cum laude", and she received again the Extraordinary Prize. In 1985, she received the . Career Between 1979 and 1981, Rey Castelao was a research fellow of the Ministry of Education. In 1978 she began to work as a scholarship holder and assistant professor of Modern History at the Faculty of Geography and History of USC. In 1986, she became a professor, and in 2002, a full professor. In August 1990, she was appointed corresponding member for Spain and Mediterranean Europe of the (International Commission of Historical Demography). Between 1990 and 2005, she was director of the journal (Workshop of modern history). Since 1992, she has directed several national and international research projects. Since 2002, she has been Professor of Modern History in the Faculty of Geography and History at the University of Santiago. In July 2005, in Sydney, Australia, she was elected member of the . In 2006, she was invited by the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences in Paris, where she served as Director of Studies. From January 2006 to October 2009, she was the Coordinator of History and Art at the . Rey Castelao has been the director of several doctoral theses, as well as numerous other undergraduate dissertations. She is a member of the scientific committee of academic journals, such as Tiempos Modernos (Complutense University of Madrid), Revista de Investigaciones Históricas (University of Valladolid), Contrahistorias. La otra mirada de Clío (National Autonomous University of Mexico), Historia Social, Trocadero (University of Cádiz), Mélanges de la Casa de Velázquez, Estudis (University of Valencia), among many others. She is a member of |
the advisory board of the History Library of the CSIC. She has published twelve books and more than 100 chapters and articles, as well as papers at national and international conferences. Awards and honours 2011: for research, granted by the Secretary of Equality of the Galician Regional Government. 2022: National Prize for Spanish History, for the work El vuelo corto. Mujeres y migraciones en la Edad Moderna (Women and Migrations in the Modern Age), granted by USC. Selected works Essays in Spanish 1981: Aproximación a la historia rural en la comarca de la Ulla. Santiago: Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Secretariado de Publicacións. 1984: El Voto de Santiago en la España Moderna. Santiago: Universidad de Santiago de Compostela. 1985: La historiografía del Voto de Santiago. Recopilación crítica de una polémica histórica. Santiago: Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Servicio de Publicacións. 1985: La renta del Voto de Santiago y las instituciones jacobeas. Santiago de Compostela: (s.n.). 1986: La crisis de las rentas eclesiásticas en España: el ejemplo del Voto de Santiago. Santiago de Compostela: (s.n.). 1988: La monarquía y la Iglesia de Santiago en los siglos XVI y XVII. Santiago de Compostela: Subdirección Xeral do Libro e Patrimonio Documental, D.L. 1988 1992: Poder y privilegios en la Europa del siglo XVIII. Madrid: Síntesis, D.L. 1992 1993: El Voto de Santiago, claves de un conflicto. Santiago de Compostela: (s.n.). 1995: Montes y política forestal en la Galicia del antiguo régimen. Santiago: Universidad de Santiago. 1995: Montes y política forestal en la Galicia del Antiguo Régimen. Santiago de Compostela: Universidade, Servicio de Publicacións e Intercambio Científico. 2003: Libros y lectura en Galicia: siglos XVI-XIX. Santiago de Compostela: Junta de Galicia, Dirección Xeral de Promoción Cultural. 2005: Vázquez Lijó, José Manuel. Santiago: Universidad de Santiago de Compostela 2006: Los mitos del Santiago el Mayor, 2006, Nigra Trea. Essays in Galician 1998: A Galicia clásica e barroca. Vigo: Editorial Galaxia. 2003: Libros e lectura en Galicia. Santiago de Compostela: Junta de Galicia. Essays in French 1994: Les migrations internes et à moyenne distance en Europe, 1500-1900 2005: "Partir ou rester. L'effet des régimes démographiques et systèmes familiaux sur la participation des femmes aux flux migratoires". Paper in French published in, Une démographie au féminin: trajectoires et risques dans la vie des femmes, XIXe-XXe siècles. Lyon, 2005. References 1956 births Living people People from the Province of Pontevedra 20th-century Spanish historians 21st-century Spanish historians 20th-century Spanish |
non-fiction writers 21st-century Spanish non-fiction writers 20th-century Spanish women writers 21st-century Spanish women writers Galician-language writers |
The Franco-Algerian war of 1609–1628 occurred because of a Dutch pirate named Simon Dansa who declared his conversion to Islam and joined the Algerian navy in 1603, and then later conspired with the French consul in Algeria in an attempt to collect more wealth, so he collected his money and fled with it to France, including two of advanced bronze cannons he had been lent to him by the Pasha of Algiers. The Algerians were greatly disturbed by the incident, which made the Pasha officially declare war on the Kingdom of France after its refusal to return the two cannons and punish Simone Dansa. During the war, France lost millions of francs and thousands of people who turned into slaves in Algeria, which forced it to surrender and return the two cannons in 1628. See also Franco-Algerian war (1681–1688) References Algeria–France relations |
Kızılcık () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Izol, Lolan and Şadiyan tribes and had a population of 80 in 2021. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
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China After Mao: The Rise of a Superpower is a non-fiction book by Frank Dikötter, a Dutch historian. Overview The author of this book discusses China's "unprecedented economic transformation" over the past four decades, which catapulted the country from having the 126th largest economy in the world to having the second-largest economy in the world. He analyses China's response to the global financial crisis of 2008, its growing hostility towards what it perceives as Western interference, and China's evolution into a deeply entrenched dictatorship, complete with an expansive security apparatus and the most advanced surveillance system in the world. Reception In his review at the Financial Times, Jonathan Fenby writes, "Some elements of the book are open to debate, such as Dikötter’s downplaying of the private sector, which has provided most of the growth and job creation, even if it is kept on a tight rein and often depends on state contacts. But, China After Mao provides an important corrective to the conventional view of China’s rise through reform." Writing for The Hindu, G Venkat Raman, a professor of humanities and social sciences at the Indian Institute of Management Indore writes, "Dikötter does not talk about the impact of the emergence of these influential private players in an authoritarian party-state like China. Second, given that the book was published in 2022, the author has not done justice to the coverage of the Xi Jinping-era." References Books about China 2022 non-fiction books |
Kavaktepe () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Şadiyan tribe and had a population of 35 in 2021. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
St Matthew's Church, Leyburn my refer to: St Matthew's Church, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, England St Matthew's Church, Leyburn, Queensland, Australia |
The Rupp's African climbing mouse (Dendromus ruppi) is a species of rodent in the family Nesomyidae. It is found in South Sudan. References Dendromus Mammals of Africa Mammals described in 2009 |
The 1990 North Bedfordshire Borough Council election took place on 3 May 1990 to elect members of North Bedfordshire Borough Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections. Summary Election result Ward results Brickhill Castle Cauldwell De Parys Felmersham Goldington Harpur Harrold Kempston East Kempston West Kingsbrook Newnham Oakley Putnoe Queens Park Renhold Riseley Wilshamstead References Bedford Bedford Borough Council elections 1990s in Bedfordshire |
Korea Liaison Office, also known as a KLO Unit or 8240 Unit, was a South Korean military intelligence unit formed in 1949. History On June 1, 1949, the Korea Liaison Office formed by United States Far East Command's chief of intelligence Charles A. Willoughby for clandestine missions inside North Korea. Like Korean Augmentation To the United States Army, Korea Liaison Office was part of the United States Far East Command, but most members were South Korean. Korea Liaison Office carried out military intelligence, espionage, clandestine operations, special operations, infiltration missions, special reconnaissance, guerrilla warfare, sabotage during the Korean War under United Nations Command. In July 1951, Korea Liaison Office was incorporated into the 8240th Army Unit. See also 8240th Army Unit Joint Advisory Commission, Korea United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea References Further reading Guerrilla Warfare History of Korean War - Institute for Military History in South Korea Ministry of National Defense Facets of the U.S. Army Guerrilla Commands in Korea - U.S. ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND HISTORY OFFICE Korean War Special Operations Korea Liaison Office Documentary - South Korea Ministry of National Defense TV United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea Military units and formations established in 1949 Military units and formations disestablished in 1953 Army reconnaissance units and formations Military units and formations of South Korea in the Korean War Military units and formations of the United States in the Korean War Guerrilla organizations |
Kayacı () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Bamasur and Izol tribes and had a population of 37 in 2021. The hamlets of Güldermez and Mustafa are attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Kızılkale () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Izol and Şadiyan tribes and had a population of 135 in 2021. The hamlets of Dostar, Sivrice and Yılmaz are attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Winchburgh Academy is a secondary level school, in Winchburgh, West Lothian, Scotland. The school is adjacent to B9080 road which is to the west of Winchburgh village centre. History Plans and funding for the school was first announced in July 2019. Planning approval for the construction of the school was given in January 2020 with the school due for completion in August 2022. The school was built under control of Hub South East, with Morrison Construction as the primary contractor. The academy is part of a wider £60 million academic campus that includes Winchburgh's two primary schools. In July 2022, the construction of the academy buildings was completed on time. The first students attended in August 2022. The school was initially planned to allow 660 young persons to attend but has a design capacity to increase to accommodate 1,210 pupils. The first headteacher of the school is Jonny Mitchell, who joined the school after leaving Chryston High School in North Lanarkshire. Facilities Students have access to a sports and wellbeing hub on campus. References Secondary schools in West Lothian Educational institutions established in 2022 |
Obuzbaşı () is a village in the Mazgirt District, Tunceli Province, Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Izol and Xiran tribes and had a population of 47 in 2021. The hamlets of Uçankuş and Zeynel are attached to the village. References Villages in Mazgirt District Kurdish settlements in Tunceli Province |
Maurice "Mo" Smith (born 17 December 1959) is an American racing driver. He is the reigning champion of the European Le Mans Series in the LMP3 class. Racing record Racing career summary † As Smith was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points. Complete European Le Mans Series results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap) References External links 1959 births Living people American racing drivers European Le Mans Series drivers Le Mans Cup drivers |
Charles Coote, 2nd Earl of Mountrath (c.1630 – 30 August 1672) was an Anglo-Irish politician and peer. Coote was the son of Charles Coote, 1st Earl of Mountrath and Mary Ruish, daughter of Sir Francis Ruish. He was knighted in 1660. Between April and December 1661 he briefly served as the Member of Parliament for Roscommon County in the Irish House of Commons, before inheriting his father's title and assuming his seat in the Irish House of Lords. In 1662 Coote was granted a general pardon by Charles II of England for his support of The Protectorate. In 1662 he received a commission as a captain of foot in the Irish Army. Coote married Alice Meredyth, daughter of Sir Robert Meredyth, in June 1653. He was succeeded in his title by his only son, Charles Coote. His daughter, Anne, married Murrough Boyle, 1st Viscount Blesington. References Year of birth uncertain 1672 deaths 17th-century Anglo-Irish people Earls in the Peerage of Ireland Irish knights Irish soldiers Irish MPs 1661–1666 Members of the Irish House of Lords Members of the Parliament of Ireland (pre-1801) for County Roscommon constituencies |
Silver Haze is a 2023 British-Dutch co-production drama film, written and directed by Sacha Polak and starring Vicky Knight, Esmé Creed-Miles, Charlotte Knight, Archie Brigden and Angela Bruce. The film follows 23-year-old Franky, a nurse who, obsessed with a thirst for revenge and a need to assign guilt for a traumatic event that happened 15 years before, is unable to build any meaningful relationship until she falls in love with one of her patients – Florence. It is nominated to compete for the Panorama Audience Award at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on February 19, 2023. The film was also nominated for Best Feature Film Teddy Award, but it won Teddy Award Jury prize. Cast Vicky Knight as Franky Esmé Creed-Miles as Florence Charlotte Knight as Leah Archie Brigden as Jack Angela Bruce as Alice Alfie Deegan Sandra Kwiek Brandon Bendell Carrie Bunyan Sarah-Jane Dent Cain Aiden Production Sacha Polak participated in the Les Arcs work-in-progress selection in 2021, it was among 15 projects selected for work in progress section out of 164 participants. There the film won a special jury mention in the work-in-progress section. Vicky Knight was selected as the main lead, the film is partly inspired by Knight's own experiences, when she was eight one third of her body was burnt in a fire. The film is produced by the Viking Film from Netherlands and Emu Films from United Kingdom. It was shot in 2021 in Dagenham and Southend in the United Kingdom. It completed post-production in 2022. Release Silver Haze had its premiere on February 19, 2023, as part of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, in Panorama. It was reported on 9 December 2022, that Poland-based sales agent New Europe Film Sales has acquired the worldwide rights. They have already sold the film to The Jokers for distribution in France and Cineart in Benelux. Reception Wendy Ide for ScreenDaily wrote in review that "the snapshots of various elements of Franky’s [protagonist] life are intensely felt and authentic, but they are not always cohesive, and a rather diffident and wafty score fails to tie the disparate elements together." Concluding Ide praised Vicky Knight stating, "Knight is a compelling and fiercely persuasive performer." Accolades References External links Silver Haze at Berlinale 2023 films 2023 drama films 2023 LGBT-related films 2020s English-language films 2020s British films LGBT-related drama films British LGBT-related |
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