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Sangeeta Bhabra (born 19 February 1974) is a co-presenter of the regional news programme ITV News Meridian. Life Bhabra was born in 1974, and describes herself as a "child of the 80s" and a lifelong avid fan of George Michael. Bhabra trained in journalism and achieved a Masters Degree in linguistics from St Mary's University, Twickenham. She says during her journalism training began as a volunteer at Hospital Radio Reading. She says her first commercial job was at County Sound Radio based in Guildford. Bhabra first worked for Meridian Tonight as a regular presenter, reporter and Travel News presenter for the Thames Valley edition of the programme. She subsequently rose to be co-anchor of the defunct South East edition of the Meridian Tonight for a couple of years until February 2009. Her catchphrase of Wherever you go, go safely proved to be a favourite with the viewers. Meridian Tonight was reorganised in February 2009 and Bhabra took over as co-presenter with long-standing presenter Fred Dinenage. Other work Outside of news, Bhabra has presented special programmes for ITV Yorkshire about the IFA awards in Leeds in 2007. Awards In 2015, Bhabra won regional journalist of the year at the Asian Media Awards (AMA). References Sources Further reading External links 1974 births Living people English television presenters British reporters and correspondents Alumni of St Mary's University, Twickenham
Kolonia-Gródź is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Wąsosz, within Grajewo County, Podlaskie Voivodeship, in north-eastern Poland. References Villages in Grajewo County
A superhero (also known as a "super hero" or "super-hero") is a fictional character "of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do in the public interest." Since the debut of Superman in 1938 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas — have dominated American comic books and crossed over into other media. A female superhero is sometimes called a "superheroine." By most definitions, characters need not have actual superhuman powers to be deemed superheroes, although sometimes terms such as "costumed crimefighters" are used to refer to those without such powers who have many other common traits of superheroes. For a list of comic book supervillain debuts, see List of comic book supervillain debuts. 1900s Newspaper comics Despite its short run, it is seen as the earliest superhero fiction comic. Play Often cited as perhaps the earliest superhero akin to those to become popularized through American comic books. 1910s Magazine Newspaper serial Professional wrestling 1920s Play Newspaper comics 1930s Radio Pulp fiction Newspaper comics Other media Comic book 1940s Newspaper comics Comic book 1950s Comic book Television Manga 1960s Comic book Television Radio 1970s Comic book Movies Television 1980s Comic book Movies Television Other Media 1990s Comic book Movies Television 2000s Comic book Manga/Anime Movies Television 2010s Comic book Manga/Anime Movies Television 2020s Comic book Movies Television See also List of years in comics List of comic book supervillain debuts References External links Comic Book Timeline Guardians of the North "The Comic Book Villain, Dr. Fredric Wertham, M.D." The Silver Age and the Marvel Age at Web Cite The Bronze Age at Web Cite The Gimmick Age at Web Cite Comics-related lists Comic book publication histories Debuts
Fernando Villapol Parapar (born 26 February 1953 in San Tirso de Abres, Asturias Spain) is a museum curator and art critic, most famous as a contemporary Galician sculptor. He currently lives and works in the town of Bretoña (Lugo) located in Galicia. He is also the founder of the Ethnographic-Pedagogic Museum in Bretoña. He studied at the College of Applied Arts in Lugo, Spain, although can be considered an autodidact, attributing most of his knowledge and acquired skills through his self-funded travels and investigations of sculpture across the globe (e.g. Africa, Cuba, Canada, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Sweden). Materials of choice Villapol's sculptures embody a wide variety of materials, including but not limited to: metal (iron, bronze) wood (Galician common yew, oak, Spanish box tree, chestnut tree) stone (marble, granite). Artistic style Critics of Villapol's work often define his sculptures as one or combination of: realism, abstractism, and surrealism. The artist has been said to be inspired by works from Diego Velázquez, Urbano Lugrís, Eugenio Granell, and Salvador Dalí. More recently, critics have suggested that Villapol's style cannot be defined by any one of these labels but as a fusion of all three: REalism + ABstractism + SUrrealism. This has been recently stated by the artist himself: Awards and distinctions Arte de Meigas e Trasnos Prize (Sarria, Spain, 1990) Lugo Plastic Arts Award (Lugo, Spain, 1994 ) Cangas do Morrazo Prize (Cangas, Spain, 2004–2006 ) 10th Burela Art Competition, awarded 1st prize in sculpture (Burela, Spain, 2005) Luarca Arts award (Luarca, Spain, 2006 ) Ethnographic-Pedagogic Museum The museum was founded and is curated by Villapol in 2002 houses a wide display of rural Galician culture and contemporary Galician art. The pieces from local folk history show the evolution of the various important trades in the district: clog maker, baker, carpenter, shoemaker, basket weaver, and farming. There are also education displays which show a typical Galician school, doctor's office, dentist's office, chemist as they were seen in the 19th century. Additionally, the museum contains original manuscripts by Otero Pedrayo, Vicente Risco, Bouza Brey, Antonio Fraguas, Iglesia Alvariño, Camilo García Trelles, González Garcés, and Castroviejo, as well as a wide collection of paintings from contemporary Galician artists: Urbano Lugrís, Laxeiro, Castrogil, Vilar Chao, Mariano Garcia Patiño and Mayor Balboa. Also, the museum also boasts a collection of over 2000 authentic Galician and Asturian soda syphon bottles. Public collections Provincial Museum of Lugo (Lugo, Spain) Ethnographic-Pedagogic Museum (Bretoña, Lugo, Spain) Museum of Fonsagrada (Lugo, Spain) Selected solo exhibitions González Garcés Library (A Coruña, Spain) Provincial Museum of Lugo (Lugo, Spain) Museum of Fonsagrada (Fonsagrada, Lugo, Spain) Ateneo of Ourense (Ourense, Spain) Provincial Library of Lugo (Lugo, Spain) Esmelgar Gallery Almirante Gallery Bacabú Gallery (Lugo, Spain) Sargadelos Gallery (Vigo, Spain) Eiros Gallery (Meira, Spain) Solloso Gallery (Ribadeo, Spain) Taramundi Cultural Center (Taramundi, Asturias, Spain) A Guardia Cultural Center (Pontevedra, Spain) San Tirso Cultural Center (San Tirso de Abres, Asturias, Spain) Puerta II Gallery (Lugo, Spain) Cangas do Morrazo Cultural Center (Pontevedra, Spain) Grisolart Gallery ( Barcelona, Spain) Magdalena Church in Rivadavia (Ourense, Spain) University of Sek (Segovia, Spain) Salnés Exhibition (Cambados, Pontevedra, Spain) El Vendrell (Tarragona, Spain) Vegadeo Cultural Center (Vegadeo, Asturias, Spain) Burela Cultural Center (Burela, Lugo, Spain) Alvaro Delgado de Luarca Gallery (Luarca, Asturias, Spain) Cajastur Bank Exhibit (throughout Asturias, Spain) Antique Museum (París, France) Pazo Melgaso (Portugal) Ribadeo Exhibition (Lugo) References External links Fernando Villapol's website Ethnographic-Pedagogic Museum website 1953 births Living people 20th-century sculptors 21st-century sculptors Spanish sculptors Spanish male sculptors Sculptors from Galicia (Spain) People from Asturias
The 2003-04 season was Southampton F.C's 26th consecutive season in the top flight of English football, and it was the club's 119th year in existence. The season started on the 16th of August 2003 and ended on the 15th of May 2004. It was Gordon Stratchan's last season as Southampton's manager. The team was eliminated on the third round of the FA Cup, losing 3-0 to Newcastle United, the match was broadcast live by the BBC. They were also eliminated from the Carling cup, losing 1-0 to Bolton Wanderers in the quarter finals due to a goal in extra time. Season summary The previous season's FA Cup runners-up failed to make an impact in any of the cup competitions, and their 12th-place finish was a something of a disappointment after the previous season, when Southampton were eighth in the league - their highest ever in the Premiership and their highest in the top flight since 1990. The club was thrown into further turmoil in March, when Gordon Strachan announced his resignation as manager. There was talk that Glenn Hoddle would be returning to the club for a second spell, but the job went to Plymouth Argyle's Paul Sturrock instead. Final league table First-team squad Squad at end of season Left club during season Reserve squad The following players did not appear for the first team this season. Youth squad Results Premier League FA Cup League Cup Third round: Bristol City 1–3 Southampton; attendance 17,408 UEFA Cup Statistics Appearances and goals \|- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center\| Goalkeepers \|- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center\| Defenders \|- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center\| Midfielders \|- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center\| Forwards \|- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center\| Players transferred out during the season \|} References Southampton F.C. seasons Southampton
A locksmith is one who practices locksmithing, making and defeating locks. Locksmith may also refer to: Locksmith (rapper), an American rapper "Locksmith" (song), a song by Tee Grizzley on the album Scriptures Locksmith (computing), a reboot manager for Container Linux Locksmith (comics), a Marvel Comics character Locksmith Animation, a British animation studio The Locksmith (TV series), a six-part British drama The Locksmith (film), an American film See also The Lucksmiths, an Australian indi pop band
Ville Skinnari (born 21 February 1974) is a Finnish politician of the Social Democratic Party who has been serving as Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade in the cabinet of Prime Minister Antti Rinne and then in the cabinet of Prime Minister Sanna Marin from 2019 to 2023. Early career Skinnari is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the Finnish Elite League for the club Reipas Lahti, in the Netherlands for the club Dordrecht Lions, and for the Coventry club Solihull Blaze in the British National League. From 1995 until 1999, Skinnari worked as a freelance journalist in Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Political career Skinnari was elected to the Finnish Parliament for the Social Democratic Party in 2015, from the constituency of Häme (Tavastia). In 2019 he was re-elected to the parliament for the term 2019–2023. Skinnari was appointed Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade in the cabinet of Prime Minister Antti Rinne in 2019. After the collapse of the cabinet in December 2019, Skinnari continued in the same position in the following Marin Cabinet. Other activities International organizations World Bank, Ex-Officio Alternate Member of the Board of Governors (since 2019) OECD/UNDP Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB), Member of the Governing Board (since 2019) Non-profit organizations Finnish Federation for Recreational Fishing, Chair (2017–2019) Hockey Unlimited, Member of the Board (2014–2019) Lahti Energia Oy, Vice-Chair of the Board (2013–2017) References External links 1974 births Living people People from Lahti Social Democratic Party of Finland politicians Government ministers of Finland Members of the Parliament of Finland (2015–2019) Members of the Parliament of Finland (2019–2023) Members of the Parliament of Finland (2023–2027) Finnish ice hockey players Finnish expatriates in Japan Finnish expatriates in the Netherlands Finnish expatriates in the United Kingdom
Éric Gauthier is a Canadian writer from Quebec. Biography Éric Gauthier was born in 1975 in Rouyn-Noranda, in the Abitibi region of Quebec. After a childhood spent in Abitibi, and computer science studies in Ottawa, Éric Gauthier moved to Montreal. Though he had his first taste of the scene at a reading in Abitibi, he began his first forays into the art of storytelling at the Dimanches du Conte (Sundays of Storytelling) at the bar Le Sergent Recruteur in Montreal. He has participated in storytelling events for adults and teens, alone or with his Production Cormorant colleagues, in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and in France. Most of his stories are fantasy stories in which he visits many cultures around the world, which distinguishes him from many other Québécois storytellers who prefer a more traditional repertory. Gauthier is also a novella author specialising in science fiction and fantasy. He has won several literary prizes for Quebec science fiction, including the Grand Prix de la science-fiction et du fantastique québécois in 2003 for his first release of stories on CD and his collection of short stories Terre des pigeons. He is the youngest person ever to receive this prize. Storytelling 1999 : Frequent participation in Dimanches du Conte since 1999. 2000 : La Légende de la farine orpheline, multidisciplinary open-air production in Montreal Christmas storytelling show for convicts at the Rivière-des-Prairies jail 2001 : Participation at three festivals : Le Rendez-vous des grandes gueules of Trois-Pistoles, Les jours sont contés of l'Estrie and the Festival interculturel du conte of Montréal Solo production Le Monde à votre porte 10 days of storytelling at the Maison du Québec in Saint-Malo (France) 2002 : Participation at the first Festival Voix d'Amérique, at the Yukon International Storytelling festival (in English and French), at the festival Les jours sont contés in Estrie and at the Festival des Hauts Parleurs in Québec. 2003 : Participation at the first De bouche à oreille festival in Montréal and at the Nuit internationale du conte in Acadie (in English and French) Shows at the National Arts Centre in (Ottawa) and at the Place des Arts in Montréal. 2004 : Organisation and participation in storytelling events in Montréal, co-foundation of the Productions Cormoran. Participation at the festival De bouche à oreille, at the literary cabaret Planète rebelle, and in English at the Ottawa Storytelling Festival. New solo show : Le petit théâtre des temps modernes 2005 : Toured with the Pelleteux d'légendes in Brittany (France) Literary prizes 1999 : prix Solaris (for La Maison de l'anxitecte) 2000 : prix Boréal (prize for the best novella for Souvenir du Saudade Express) 2000 : prix Aurora (prize for the best French novella for Souvenir du Saudade Express) 2002 : prix Solaris (for Feu sacré) 2003 : Grand Prix de la science-fiction et du fantastique québécois (for the collection Terre des pigeons, the novellas Feu sacré and Un visage à la fenêtre) 2006 : prix Boréal (prize for best novella for Au jardin comme à la guerre) External links (in French) 1975 births Canadian science fiction writers Canadian short story writers in French Living people People from Rouyn-Noranda Canadian novelists in French Canadian male short story writers Canadian male novelists 20th-century Canadian novelists 20th-century Canadian short story writers 20th-century Canadian male writers 21st-century Canadian novelists 21st-century Canadian short story writers 21st-century Canadian male writers French Quebecers
The lower mantle, historically also known as the mesosphere, represents approximately 56% of Earth's total volume, and is the region from 660 to 2900 km below Earth's surface; between the transition zone and the outer core. The preliminary reference Earth model (PREM) separates the lower mantle into three sections, the uppermost (660–770 km), mid-lower mantle (770–2700 km), and the D layer (2700–2900 km). Pressure and temperature in the lower mantle range from 24–127 GPa and 1900–2600 K. It has been proposed that the composition of the lower mantle is pyrolitic, containing three major phases of bridgmanite, ferropericlase, and calcium-silicate perovskite. The high pressure in the lower mantle has been shown to induce a spin transition of iron-bearing bridgmanite and ferropericlase, which may affect both mantle plume dynamics and lower mantle chemistry. The upper boundary is defined by the sharp increase in seismic wave velocities and density at a depth of . At a depth of 660 km, ringwoodite () decomposes into Mg-Si perovskite and magnesiowüstite. This reaction marks the boundary between the upper mantle and lower mantle. This measurement is estimated from seismic data and high-pressure laboratory experiments. The base of the mesosphere includes the D″ zone which lies just above the mantle–core boundary at approximately . The base of the lower mantle is about 2700 km. Physical properties The lower mantle was initially labelled as the D-layer in Bullen's spherically symmetric model of the Earth. The PREM seismic model of the Earth's interior separated the D-layer into three distinctive layers defined by the discontinuity in seismic wave velocities: 660–770 km: A discontinuity in compression wave velocity (6–11%) followed by a steep gradient is indicative of the transformation of the mineral ringwoodite to bridgmanite and ferropericlase and the transition between the transition zone layer to the lower mantle. 770–2700 km: A gradual increase in velocity indicative of the adiabatic compression of the mineral phases in the lower mantle. 2700–2900 km: The D-layer is considered the transition from the lower mantle to the outer core. The temperature of the lower mantle ranges from at the topmost layer to at a depth of . Models of the temperature of the lower mantle approximate convection as the primary heat transport contribution, while conduction and radiative heat transfer are considered negligible. As a result, the lower mantle's temperature gradient as a function of depth is approximately adiabatic. Calculation of the geothermal gradient observed a decrease from at the uppermost lower mantle to at . Composition The lower mantle is mainly composed of three components, bridgmanite, ferropericlase, and calcium-silicate perovskite (CaSiO3-perovskite). The proportion of each component has been a subject of discussion historically where the bulk composition is suggested to be, Pyrolitic: derived from petrological composition trends from upper mantle peridotite suggesting homogeneity between the upper and lower mantle with a Mg/Si ratio of 1.27. This model implies that the lower mantle is composed of 75% bridgmanite, 17% ferropericlase, and 8% CaSiO3-perovskite by volume. Chondritic: suggests that the Earth's lower mantle was accreted from the composition of chondritic meteorite suggesting a Mg/Si ratio of approximately 1. This infers that bridgmanite and CaSiO3-perovskites are major components. Laboratory multi-anvil compression experiments of pyrolite simulated conditions of the adiabatic geotherm and measured the density using in situ X-ray diffraction. It was shown that the density profile along the geotherm is in agreement with the PREM model. The first principle calculation of the density and velocity profile across the lower mantle geotherm of varying bridgmanite and ferropericlase proportion observed a match to the PREM model at an 8:2 proportion. This proportion is consistent with the pyrolitic bulk composition at the lower mantle. Furthermore, shear wave velocity calculations of pyrolitic lower mantle compositions considering minor elements resulted in a match with the PREM shear velocity profile within 1%. On the other hand, Brillouin spectroscopic studies at relevant pressures and temperatures revealed that a lower mantle composed of greater than 93% bridgmanite phase has corresponding shear-wave velocities to measured seismic velocities. The suggested composition is consistent with a chondritic lower mantle. Thus, the bulk composition of the lower mantle is currently a subject of discussion. Spin transition zone The electronic environment of two iron-bearing minerals in the lower mantle (bridgmanite, ferropericlase) transitions from a high-spin (HS) to a low-spin (LS) state. Fe2+ in ferropericlase undergoes the transition between 50–90 GPa. Bridgmanite contains both Fe3+ and Fe2+ in the structure, the Fe2+ occupy the A-site and transition to a LS state at 120 GPa. While Fe3+ occupies both A- and B-sites, the B-site Fe3+ undergoes HS to LS transition at 30–70 GPa while the A-site Fe3+ exchanges with the B-site Al3+ cation and becomes LS. This spin transition of the iron cation results in the increase in partition coefficient between ferropericlase and bridgmanite to 10–14 depleting bridgmanite and enriching ferropericlase of Fe2+. The HS to LS transition are reported to affect the physical properties of the iron bearing minerals. For example, the density and incompressibility was reported to increase from HS to LS state in ferropericlase. The effects of the spin transition on the transport properties and rheology of the lower mantle is currently being investigated and discussed using numerical simulations. History Mesosphere (not to be confused with mesosphere, a layer of the atmosphere) is derived from "mesospheric shell", coined by Reginald Aldworth Daly, a Harvard University geology professor. In the pre-plate tectonics era, Daly (1940) inferred that the outer Earth consisted of three spherical layers: lithosphere (including the crust), asthenosphere, and mesospheric shell. Daly's hypothetical depths to the lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary ranged from , and the top of the mesospheric shell (base of the asthenosphere) were from . Thus, Daly's asthenosphere was inferred to be thick. According to Daly, the base of the solid Earth mesosphere could extend to the base of the mantle (and, thus, to the top of the core). A derivative term, mesoplates, was introduced as a heuristic, based on a combination of "mesosphere" and "plate", for postulated reference frames in which mantle hotspots exist. See also Large low-shear-velocity provinces References Earth's mantle Structure of the Earth
Max Stern (15 June 1872 – 12 June 1943) was a German painter and graphic artist of Jewish ancestry, associated with the Düsseldorfer Malerschule. He was originally an Impressionist, but later became an advocate of the New Objectivity. Life and work His father, Adolph Stern, died before he was born and his mother, Rosalie, née Rothschild, died when he was eleven. Together with his three older siblings, he went to live with an aunt who owned a clothing store. At the age of sixteen, he was accepted as a student at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, where his instructors included Adolf Schill, Peter Janssen and Eduard von Gebhardt. He studied there until 1892. He then transferred to the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich, where he worked with the genre painter, Carl von Marr. In 1893, he was the youngest participant in an exhibition of the Munich Secession. The following year, his studies were interrupted by military service. Upon being discharged, he spent a few months in Venice. After returning to Düsseldorf, he married Alice Helene Burnier (1877–1943), a gentile; daughter of the Dutch painter, . He also became a member of the progressive artists' group, Malkasten. In 1910, Alfred Flechtheim, an art dealer from Münster with a special interest in French impressionism, became his patron. Despite serving as a non-commissioned officer in France and Belgium during World War I, he was able to continue exhibiting; notably at the Große Berliner Kunstausstellung. In the mid-1920s, he abandoned Impressionism for the sparser New Objectivity. In both styles, his primary focus was on urban and rural scenes of people living their simple, daily lives. Although he occasionally portrayed the upper classes at their amusements, he was especially sympathetic to working people, practicing their professions. His career progressed uneventfully until the Nazi takeover in 1933. At that point, he was placed under a professional ban, and expelled from Malkasten. With the establishment of the Reichskulturkammer, it became difficult to obtain painting supplies. Despite this, he and his fellow Jewish artists in the Judische Kulturbund were able to exhibit among themselves until 1936. Shortly after that, in 1937, Joseph Goebbels ordered the confiscation of all "degenerate art", which included Stern's works. More than his professional life was affected. His personal life came under scrutiny as well, when "mixed marriages" were defined as a "disgrace" under the Nuremberg Laws. Many couples were advised to divorce, or face possible prosecution. His honorable service in the war tended to mitigate the persecution somewhat, until late in 1938, when the Sturmabteilung invaded their home; destroying paintings and furniture. They found refuge in a hospital, operated by the Sisters of Mercy, where his brother, Leopold, had worked as a doctor. He was killed during a bombing by the RAF, as Jews were unable to use the air-raid shelters. Six months later, Alice committed suicide with an overdose of sleeping pills. Most of his surviving paintings are in private collections; many in the United States and Israel. Some are in the possession of the Museum Kunstpalast and the . Selected paintings Sources "Stern, Max", In: Allgemeines Lexikon der Bildenden Künstler von der Antike bis zur Gegenwart, Vol. 32: Stephens–Theodotos, E. A. Seemann, Leipzig 1938 Max Stern zum 50. Todestag: Stadtmuseum Düsseldorf, 2.6.–22.8.1993, exhibition catalog, Werner Alberg. Düsseldorf 1993. Hans Paffrath (Ed.): Lexikon der Düsseldorfer Malerschule 1819–1918. Vol.3: Nabert–Zwecker., Kunstmuseum Düsseldorf and Galerie Paffrath. Bruckmann, 1998, Silke Köhn: Max Stern 1872–1943. In: Sammler Journal, July 2007, pp. 54–61 Silke Köhn: Max Stern 1872–1943 – Vom Naturalismus zum Impressionismus. Bilder aus einer Privatsammlung, Forum Jacob Pins, Höxter 2012 External links More works by Stern @ ArtNet "Max Stern ein Deutscher Maler" @ Ahnenforschung/Genealogie 1872 births 1943 deaths German Jews 20th-century German painters 20th-century German male artists German genre painters Jewish painters Kunstakademie Düsseldorf alumni Deaths by airstrike during World War II Artists from Düsseldorf 19th-century German painters 19th-century German male artists German male painters German civilians killed in World War II German Jewish military personnel of World War I
In bioinformatics, a Gene Disease Database is a systematized collection of data, typically structured to model aspects of reality, in a way to comprehend the underlying mechanisms of complex diseases, by understanding multiple composite interactions between phenotype-genotype relationships and gene-disease mechanisms. Gene Disease Databases integrate human gene-disease associations from various expert curated databases and text mining derived associations including Mendelian, complex and environmental diseases. Introduction Experts in different areas of biology and bioinformatics have been trying to comprehend the molecular mechanisms of diseases to design preventive and therapeutic strategies for a long time. For some illnesses, it has become apparent that it is the right amount of animosity is made for not enough to obtain an index of the disease-related genes but to uncover how disruptions of molecular grids in the cell give rise to disease phenotypes. Moreover, even with the unprecedented wealth of information available, obtaining such catalogues is extremely difficult. Genetic Broadly speaking, genetic diseases are caused by aberrations in genes or chromosomes. Many genetic diseases are developed from before birth. Genetic disorders account for a significant number of the health care problems in our society. Advances in the understanding of this diseases have increased both the life span and quality of life for many of those affected by genetic disorders. Recent developments in bioinformatics and laboratory genetics have made possible the better delineation of certain malformation and mental retardation syndromes, so that their mode of inheritance can be understood. This information enables the genetic counselor to predict the risk for occurrence of a large number of genetic disorders. Most genetic counseling is done, however, only after the birth of at least one affected individual has alerted the family to their predilection for having children with a genetic disorder. The association of a single gene to a disease is rare and a genetic disease may or may not be a transmissible disorder. Some genetic diseases are inherited from the parent's genes, but others are caused by new mutations or changes to the DNA. In other occurrences, the same disease, for instance, some forms of carcinoma or melanoma, may stem from an inbred condition in some people, from new changes in other people, and from non-genetic causes in still other individuals. There are more than six thousand known single-gene disorders (monogenic), which occur in about 1 out of every 200 births. As their term suggests, these diseases are caused by a mutation in one gene. By contrast, polygenic disorders are caused by several genes, regularly in combination with environmental factors. Examples of genetic phenotypes include Alzheimer's disease, breast cancer, leukemia, Down syndrome, heart defects, and deafness; therefore, cataloguing to sort out all the diseases related to genes is needed. Challenges with creation At different stages of any gene disease project, molecular biologists need to choose, even after careful statistical data analysis, which genes or proteins to investigate further experimentally and which to leave out because of limited resources. Computational methods that integrate complex, heterogeneous data sets, such as expression data, sequence information, functional annotation and the biomedical literature, allow prioritizing genes for future study in a more informed way. Such methods can substantially increase the yield of downstream studies and are becoming invaluable to researchers. So one of the main concerns in biological and biomedical research is to recognise the underlying mechanisms behind this intricate genetic phenotypes. Great effort has been spent on finding the genes related to diseases However, increasingly evidences point out that most human diseases cannot be attributed to a single gene but arise due to complex interactions among multiple genetic variants and environmental risk factors. Several databases have been developed storing associations between genes and diseases such as the Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD), Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM), the genetic Association Database (GAD) or the Disease genetic Association Database (DisGeNET). Each of these databases focuses on different aspects of the phenotype-genotype relationship, and due to the nature of the database curation process, they are not complete, but in a way they are fully complementary between each other. Types of databases Essentially, there are four types of databases: curated databases, predictive databases, literature databases and integrative databases Curated databases The term curated data refers to information, that may comprise the most sophisticated computational formats for structured data, scientific updates, and curated knowledge, that has been composed and prepared under the regulation of one or more experts considered to be qualified to engage in such an activity The implication is that the resulting database is of high quality. The contrast is with data which may have been gathered through some automated process or using particularly low or inexpert unsupported data quality and possibly untrustworthy. Some of the most common examples include: CTD and UNIPROT. The Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD) The Comparative Toxicogenomics Database, helps to understand about the effects of environmental compounds on human health by integrating data from curated scientific literature to describe biochemical interactions with genes and proteins, and links between diseases and chemicals, and diseases and genes or proteins. CTD contains curated data defining cross-species chemical–gene/protein interactions and chemical– and gene–disease associations to illuminate molecular mechanisms underlying variable susceptibility and environmentally influenced diseases. These data deliver insights into complex chemical–gene and protein interaction networks. One of the main sources in this Database is curated information from OMIM. CTD is a unique resource where bioinformatics specialists read the scientific literature and manually curate four types of core data: Chemical-gene interactions Chemical-disease associations Gene-disease associations Chemical-phenotype associations The Universal Protein Resource (UNIPROT) The Universal Protein Resource (UniProt) is an inclusive resource for protein sequence and annotation data. It is a comprehensive, first-class and freely accessible database of protein sequence and functional information, that has many entries being derived from genome sequencing projects. It contains a large amount of information about the biological function of proteins derived from the study literature, which can hint to a direct connection between gene-protein-disease. Predictive databases A predictive database is one based on statistical inference. One particular approach to such inference is known as predictive inference, but the prediction can be undertaken within any of the several approaches to statistical inference. Indeed, one description of biostatistics is that it provides a means of transferring knowledge about a sample of a genetic population to the whole population (genomics), and to other related genes or genomes, which the same as prediction over time is not necessarily. When information is transferred across time, often to specific points in time, the process is known as forecasting. Three of the main examples of databases that can be considered in this category include: The Mouse genome Database (MGD), The Rat genome Database (RGD), OMIM and the SIFT Tool from Ensembl. The Mouse genome Database (MGD) The Mouse genome Database (MGD) is the international community resource for integrated genetic, genomic and biological data about the laboratory mouse. MGD provides full annotation of phenotypes and human disease associations for mouse models (genotypes) using terms from the Mammalian Phenotype Ontology and disease names from OMIM. The Rat Genome Database (RGD) The Rat Genome Database (RGD) began as a collaborative effort between leading research institutions involved in rat genetic and genomic research. The rat continues to be extensively used by researchers as a model organism for investigating the biology and pathophysiology of disease. In the past several years, there has been a rapid increase in rat genetic and genomic data. This explosion of information highlighted the need for a centralized database to efficiently and effectively collect, manage, and distribute a rat-centric view of this data to researchers around the world. The Rat Genome Database was created to serve as a repository of rat genetic and genomic data, as well as mapping, strain, and physiological information. It also facilitates investigators research efforts by providing tools to search, mine, and predict this data. Data at RGD that is useful for researchers investigating disease genes include disease annotations for rat, mouse and human genes. Annotations are manually curated from the literature, or downloaded via automated pipelines from other disease-related databases. Downloaded annotations are mapped to the same disease vocabulary used for manual annotations to provide consistency across the dataset. RGD also maintains disease-related quantitative phenotype data for the rat (PhenoMiner). The Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) Supported by the NCBI, The Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a database that catalogues all the known diseases with a genetic component, and predicts their relationship to relevant genes in the human genome and provides references for further research and tools for genomic analysis of a catalogued gene. OMIM is a comprehensive, authoritative compendium of human genes and genetic phenotypes that is freely available and updated daily. The database has been used as a resource for predicting relevant information to inherited conditions. Ensembl SIFT tool This one of the largest resources available for all genomic and genetic studies, it provides a centralized resource for geneticists, molecular biologists and other researchers studying the genomes of our own species and other vertebrates and model disease organisms. Ensembl is one of several well-known genome browsers for the retrieval of genomic-disease information. Ensembl imports variation data from a variety of different sources, Ensembl predicts the effects of variants. For each variation that is mapped to the reference genome, each Ensembl transcript is identified that overlap the variation. Then it uses a rule-based approach to predict the effects that each allele of the variation may have on the transcript. The set of consequence terms, defined by the Sequence Ontology (SO) can be currently assigned to each combination of an allele and a transcript. Each allele of each variation may have a different effect in different transcripts. A variety of different tools are used to predict human mutations in the Ensembl database, one of the most widely used is SIFT, that predicts whether an amino acid substitution is likely to affect protein function based on sequence homology and the physic-chemical similarity between the alternate amino acids. The data provided for each amino acid substitution is a score and a qualitative prediction (either 'tolerated' or 'deleterious'). The score is the normalized probability that the amino acid change is tolerated so scores near 0 are more likely to be deleterious. The qualitative prediction is derived from this score such that substitutions with a score < 0.05 are called 'deleterious' and all others are called 'tolerated'. SIFT can be applied to naturally occurring nonsynonymous polymorphisms and laboratory-induced missense mutations, that will lead to build relationships in phenotype characteristics, proteomics and genomics. Literature databases This sort of databases summarize books, articles, book reviews, dissertations, and annotations about gene-disease databases. Some of the following are examples of this type: GAD, LGHDN and BeFree Data. Genetic Association Database (GAD) The Genetic Association Database is an archive of human genetic association studies of complex diseases. GAD is primarily focused on archiving information on common complex human disease rather than rare Mendelian disorders as found in the OMIM. It includes curated summary data extracted from published papers in peer reviewed journals on candidate gene and genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS). The GAD was frozen as of 09/01/2014 but is still available for download. Literature-derived human gene-disease network (LHGDN) The literature-derived human gene-disease network (LHGDN) is a text mining derived database with focus on extracting and classifying gene-disease associations with respect to several biomolecular conditions. It uses a machine learning based algorithm to extract semantic gene-disease relations from a textual source of interest. It is part of the Linked Life Data, of the LMU in Munchen, Germany. BeFree Data Extracts gene-disease associations from MEDLINE abstract using the BeFree system. BeFree is composed of a biomedical Named Entity Recognition (BioNER) module to detect diseases and genes and a relation extraction module based on morphosyntactic information. Integrative databases This sort of databases include Mendelian, compound and environmental diseases in an integrated gene-disease association archive and show that the concept of modularity applies for all of them They provide a functional analysis of diseases in case of important new biological insights, which might not be discovered when considering each of the gene-disease associations independently. Hence, they present a suitable framework for the study of how genetic and environmental factors, such as drugs, contribute to diseases. The best example for this sort of database is DisGeNET. The Gene Disease Associations Database DisGeNET DisGeNET is a comprehensive gene-disease association database that integrates associations from several sources that covers different biomedical aspects of diseases. In particular, it is focused on the current knowledge of human genetic diseases including Mendelian, complex and environmental diseases. To assess the concept of modularity of human diseases, this database performs a systematic study of the emergent properties of human gene-disease networks by means of network topology and functional annotation analysis. The results indicate a highly shared genetic origin of human diseases and show that for most diseases, including Mendelian, complex and environmental diseases, functional modules exist. Moreover, a core set of biological pathways is found to be associated with most human diseases. Obtaining similar results when studying clusters of diseases, the findings in this database suggest that related diseases might arise due to dysfunction of common biological processes in the cell. The network analysis of this integrated database points out that data integration is needed to obtain a comprehensive view of the genetic landscape of human diseases and that the genetic origin of complex diseases is much more common than expected. Some use cases Some of the most interesting cases using Gene-Disease Databases can be found in the following papers: Remarks about the future in Gene Disease Databases The completion of the human genome has changed the way the search for disease genes is performed. In the past, the approach was to focus on one or a few genes at a time. Now, projects like the DisGeNET exemplify the efforts to systematically analyze all the gene alterations involved in a single or multiple diseases. The next step is to produce a complete picture of the mechanistic aspects of the diseases and the design of drugs against them. For that, a combination of two approaches will be needed: a systematic search and in-depth study of each gene. The future of the field will be defined by new techniques to integrate large bodies of data from different sources and to incorporate functional information into the analysis of large-scale data generated by bioinformatics studies. Bioinformatics is both a term for the body of biological gene disease studies that use computer programming as part of their methodology, as well as a reference to specific analysis pipelines that are repeatedly used, particularly in the fields of genetics and genomics. Common uses of bioinformatics include the identification of candidate genes and nucleotides, SNPs. Often, such identification is made with the aim of better understanding the genetic basis of disease, unique adaptations, desirable properties, or differences between populations. In a less formal way, bioinformatics also tries to understand the organisational principles within nucleic acid and protein sequences. The response of bioinformatics to new experimental techniques brings a new perspective into the analysis of the experimental data, as demonstrated by the advances in the analysis of information from gene disease databases and other technologies. It is expected that this trend will continue with novel approaches to respond to new techniques, such as next-generation sequencing technologies. For instance, the availability of large numbers of individual human genomes will promote the development of computational analyses of rare variants, including the statistical mining of their relations to lifestyles, drug interactions and other factors. Biomedical research will also be driven by our ability to efficiently mine the large body of existing and continuously generated biomedical data. Text-mining techniques, in particular, when combined with other molecular data, can provide information about gene mutations and interactions and will become crucial to stay ahead of the exponential growth of data generated in biomedical research. Another field that is benefiting from the advances in mining and integration of molecular, clinical and drug analysis is pharmacogenomics. In silico studies of the relationships between human variations and their effect on diseases will be key to the development of personalized medicine. In summary, Gene Disease Databases have already transformed the search for disease genes and has the potential to become a crucial component of other areas of medical research. See also Biodiversity informatics Bioinformatics companies Biomedicine Computational biology Computational biomodeling Computational genomics Disease gene identification European Bioinformatics Institute Functional genomics Health informatics Human Genome Project Integrative bioinformatics International Society for Computational Biology Jumping library List of bioinformatics journals List of biological databases List of open-source bioinformatics software Pathology Phylogenetics Structural bioinformatics References Genetics databases
Rolf Wolfshohl (born 27 December 1938) is a former professional road bicycle racing and cyclo-cross racing cyclist from Germany. Wolfshohl is best known in cyclo-cross for winning the world championship three times, and in road racing for winning the 1965 Vuelta a España. He won the German National Road Race in 1968. Biography Wolfshohl started competing in cycling from 1953 at the age of 15 and won his first race in 1954. In 1956 Wolfshohl became Junior Champion of West Germany. The head of the velodrome in Dortmund, Otto Wederlin, wanted to turn Wolfshohl into a great six day track rider but Wolfshohl preferred cyclo-cross and road racing. Between 1957 and 1973, Wolfshohl took part fifteen times in the World Cyclo-Cross Championships where he won twelve medals. Three of these were gold. The first time that he reached the podium in the World championships of cyclo-cross was the bronze medal in 1958 behind the Frenchman André Dufraisse and the Italian Amerigo Severini. In 1960 and at the age of 21, he won the rainbow jersey in Tolosa, Spain. Initially Italian Renato Longo and Swiss Arnold Hungerbühler took a small lead in the race but halfway into the race, Wolfshohl bridged to the pair and then got away to win the gold medal. A year later he prolonged his title in Hanover. The course was said to have been made or designed especially for Wolfshohl. The UCI instructed that the course be made tougher but Wolfshohl was in great form and spent most of the race alone at the front. Longo came back to Wolfshohl in the second last lap but with an acceleration Wolfshohl dropped the Italian. In 1962 Wolfshohl was sick and could not finish the World Championship race. In 1963 in Calais in France, Wolfshohl won his third and final world cyclo-cross title. In the first lap, Wolfshohl created a gap and got away to win the race. In the following years Wolfshohl focused more on road racing, using cyclo-cross in the winter. He competed and won medals in the World Championships but never the gold. In 1968 Wolfshohl had to return his silver medal at the Cyclo-cross World Championships because of a positive doping test. Wolfshohl became a professional road racer in 1960 by the Rapha-Gitane team. In 1962 he was beaten in a two-man sprint by Jef Planckaert in Liège–Bastogne–Liège. At that time Liège–Bastogne–Liège and La Flèche Wallonne were run on successive days as "Le Weekend Ardennais." Wolfshohl came seventh in La Flèche Wallonne and as a result won Le Weekend Ardennais in 1962. In the World Championships road race of that year, Wolfshohl finished fourth behind Jean Stablinski of France. In 1963 Milan–San Remo Wolfshohl and Joseph Groussard sprinted for the win. The sprint was very close and at first Wolfshohl was declared the winner but then Groussard was declared the winner. In the 1965 Vuelta a España while riding in the Mercier cycling team of defending champion Raymond Poulidor, Wolfshohl took the leaders jersey off his team leader on the eighth stage. Wolfshohl showed himself to be the strongest in the race and kept the leader's jersey to the finish where he won with six minutes advantage over Poulidor. As a road racer, Wolfshohl also won two stages in the Tour de France, the West German road race championships and Paris–Nice. His win in Paris–Nice was by just three seconds over Ferdinand Bracke. In the 1968 Tour de France Wolfshohl won the yellow jersey after the 16th stage. In the 18th stage, Wolfshohl crashed on a descent and had to wait for his teammate. Wolfshohl would finish the race sixth. In total he won 140 road races and 110 cyclo-cross races. He retired in 1975 and began a bike shop. From 1995 until 2000 he was involved in the organisation of the Rund um Köln. After his career, he worked in his own company (trade with bicycles) in Köln. Major results 1958 1st West German Cyclo-Cross championship 3rd (Bronze), World cyclo-cross championship 1959 1st West German Cyclo-Cross championship 2nd (Silver), World cyclo-cross championship 1960 1st (Gold), World cyclo-cross championship 1st West German Cyclo-Cross championship 1961 1st (Gold), World cyclo-cross championship 1st West German Cyclo-Cross championship 1962 1st West German Cyclo-Cross championship 1st GP de la Bicicleta Eibarresa 1st Tour of the Basque Country 1963 1st (Gold), World cyclo-cross championship 1st West German Road Race championship 1st West German Cyclo-Cross championship 1st Grand Prix du Parisien 1965 1st, Overall, 1965 Vuelta a España 2nd (Silver), World cyclo-cross championship 1st West German Cyclo-Cross championship 1966 1st West German Cyclo-Cross championship 3rd (Bronze), World cyclo-cross championship 1967 1st West German Cyclo-Cross championship Tour de France: Winner stage 15 2nd (Silver), World cyclo-cross championship 1968 1st West German Road Race championship 1st West German Cyclo-Cross championship 6th, Overall, Tour de France 1st Paris–Nice 1969 1st West German Cyclo-Cross championship 2nd (Silver), World cyclo-cross championship 1970 1st West German Cyclo-Cross championship 3rd (Bronze), World cyclo-cross championship Tour de France: Winner stage 20A 1971 1st West German Cyclo-Cross championship 1972 2nd (Silver), World cyclo-cross championship 1973 1st West German Cyclo-Cross championship 3rd (Bronze), World cyclo-cross championship References External links Official Tour de France results for Rolf Wolfshohl History world championship cyclo-cross 1938 births Living people German male cyclists Cyclo-cross cyclists Vuelta a España winners German Tour de France stage winners Cyclists from Cologne UCI Cyclo-cross World Champions (men) German cycling road race champions German Vuelta a España stage winners 20th-century German people
Blue Pilgrims is an organised group of football fans who support the India national football men's team, women's team, and all the other age–group national teams at almost every home and away game. Founded in 2017 before the commencement of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which was held in India, the group based their name on the nickname of the national team, the "Blue Tigers". They consider travelling with the national teams to wherever the teams play as their pilgrimage. They often display flags, banners, and tifos in support of the national team. History Until the 2000s, India football fans were mostly scattered, being widely based in West Bengal, North-East India, Goa, and Kerala. Other than matches at the Asian Games, Nehru Cup, or SAFF Championship, fans showed up in small numbers when the team played, and fans of different clubs used to support the team in their respective local venues. In 2017, the Blue Pilgrims were established as the first organised fan club for the national team. The Blue Pilgrims were formed with a motive to support the national team and the U-17 team during the historic 2017 U17 World Cup, India's first-ever FIFA competition participation. Begun with some 300 fans, the group grew to encompass thousands, with fans from different regions and with different allegiances coming together to support the Blue Tigers. They call themselves the devotees of the Blue Tigers, and their objective is to support India national football teams of all genders and ages, wherever they play. For their dedication, they have been called the "12th man" of the team. Chants, slogans, and banners The Blue Pilgrims's most common chants are: "Oh India!", "In Unity we stand", "Oh India we stand for you!", and "Vande Mataram". Their sports anthems are "Oh when the blues go marching in, I wanna be in that number!" (sung to the tune of "When the Saints Go Marching In"), and "Hum honge kaamyab" (We Shall Overcome). Since their formation, the Blue Pilgrims celebrate after every match with the Viking clap together with national team members. Fans of the India national football team display the country's tricolour national flag and also wear blue jerseys in solidarity with the team. They use to display banners inscribed with Blue Pilgrims along with their motto "Inquilab-e-Indian football" (Revolution of Indian football), a catchphrase which signifies their ongoing effort and struggle as a movement for supporting the national team. They often shouted their common slogan, "We love you, wherever you go, we follow!". Notable events Response to captain's call On 2 June 2018, then-team captain Sunil Chhetri posted a video on social media urging the fans to come out at Mumbai, Maharashtra to support the team after a poor crowd appearance of only 2,569 at a match against Chinese Taipei in the 2018 Intercontinental Cup. India achieved a significant victory in that match, winning by 5–0 with Chhetri scoring a hat-trick, but few fans were present to celebrate. Responding to the captain's call, the Blue Pilgrims and football supporters made sure that the stadiums were full during the next few matches. In the final of that tournament, the Blue Pilgrims displayed a tall 3D tifo of a Blue Tiger, the first ever in the team's history. Protest against AIFF and FSDL During the 2019 Intercontinental Cup on 13 July, the Blue Pilgrims unveiled a banner inscribed "Football Doesn't Matter, Money Does?" before India's match against North Korea at the TransStadia Arena in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Their protest was against the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Football Sports Development (FSDL) due to their failure to resolve the issues related to the two simultaneous top-tier leagues in Indian football; the Indian Super League (ISL) and the I-League. The protest was mainly due to the unfair treatment of I-league clubs with respect to media, visibility and coverage, and further to highlight the then circumstances of Indian football where multiple clubs were shutting down or at the juncture to shut down. The AIFF's plan was also to give the premier league position in the country to the ISL, played by newly formed clubs in India, ahead of the popular I-League, which is played by long-established football clubs of India. This decision would give the ISL winner the AFC Champions League's preliminary round allocated berth, and also the AFC Cup's group stage allocated berth, which were previously given to I-League winners for being the top league of the country. When match organisers at the stadium asked the fans to refrain from displaying these banners, they wore shirts instead which displayed the words "GREED > FOOTBALL?" to protest against the FSDL. Homage to Talimeren Ao On 5 September 2019, the Blue Pilgrims in collaboration with the Highlander Brigade, displayed a huge tifo of the former India national football team captain Talimeren Ao during the 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Oman. With that they unveiled their banner "The Revolutionary", and also displayed a mosaic forming the words "AO 1" with the help of a card stunt to pay homage to the legendary captain. Ao had led India at the 1948 Olympics in the match against France, the first match India played after Independence. Ao hailed from Nagaland (then a part of Assam), a state in the northeastern region of India, and because the anniversary of his death was in September and to encourage the ardour of the people of that part of the country towards football, the Blue Pilgrims decided to unfurl the tifo at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, located in Guwahati, Assam. Uniting Kolkata Derby fans For India's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification home leg match against Bangladesh at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal on 15 October 2019, the coach and players of the national team expressed their desire to see a "full house" of fans, as often witnessed during Kolkata Derbies. The Blue Pilgrims decided to create a tifo depicting a united group of Mohammedan (in black and white), Mohan Bagan (in green and maroon), and East Bengal (in yellow and red) fans as the "12th man" for the national team. The creation of the tifo was a collaborative work among all groups of fans, as Mohun Bagan fans painted the East Bengal jersey and East Bengal fans painted the Mohun Bagan jersey; both sets painted the Mohammedan jersey. Funding for the creation of the tifo was raised through crowdfunding; the Blue Pilgrims exceeded their goal of , raising a total of from 274 donors. Approximately 54,000 fans attended the match, one of the highest matches of the national team where the tifo was displayed. The match ended in a draw between India and Bangladesh. See also East Bengal Ultras East Bengal the Real Power Manjappada Footnotes Lyrics References India national football team Football in India Indian football supporters' associations Association football supporters' associations
Editorialist is an e-commerce marketplace that offers styling services with a specialization in luxury fashion and accessories. Editorialist combines luxury shopping experiences with a content-driven interface featuring interviews, videos, and trend reports. Background and Development Editorialist launched on February 7, 2013, under the name Editorialist Magazine. Using their experience from Elle Magazine, co-founders Kate Hudson and Stefania Allen wanted to create a platform that used high-quality content to support a luxury e-commerce shopping experience. Editorialist initially gained recognition as an online magazine before extending into additional services and offerings, including a concierge service and trend reports. In 2017, Editorialist secured investment from Ithaca Ventures. That year, its retail revenue was reported as up 14 percent year-over-year (YoY) with a 114 percent increase in advertising revenue and a 61 percent increase in gross profit. The company’s assets were purchased by Project YX owner Rafael Ortiz in 2019. Ortiz is an investor in technology companies and a co-founder of the comparison shopping site NexTag. Ortiz relaunched Editorialist in September 2019 with Allen. Editorialist’s website reaches over 1.3 million unique monthly visitors. Services and Offerings Editorialist offers online personal styling, content, and shopping services using proprietary technology and e-commerce tools. Monthly subscriptions to the app range from $500 to $1,500 for higher-touch services. Virtual Styling and Wardrobe Curating When Editorialist relaunched, the platform began offering membership-based virtual styling services accessible through an invitation-only app. Clients joining Editorialist receive a curated photo inventory of their wardrobe with personalized styling advice and recommendations for integrating new designer pieces. The service allows users to purchase suggested attire within the app. The AI elements of the app support a human stylist who makes styling decisions for Editorialist’s clients. Website Editorialist launched as a luxury accessories e-commerce website before adding a content-driven interface. The platform provides content, such as interviews, style guides, and fashion editorials, alongside a curated selection of luxury accessories available for purchase. Print and Digital Publications Beyond its digital presence, Editorialist ventured into print media, launching a biannual print magazine in 2014 featuring exclusive content, designer interviews, and celebrity features. The print magazine was shut down in 2019. Achievements and Recognition Editorialist has been acknowledged for its approach to luxury e-commerce and content curation. The Council of Fashion Designers of America The Council of Fashion Designers of America has recognized Editorialist as a unique platform in the luxury market, focusing exclusively on luxury accessories. This acknowledgment underlines Editorialist’s significance and contribution to the luxury fashion ecosystem. Investment by Ithaca Ventures In 2017, music entrepreneur Scooter Braun invested in Editorialist through his Ithaca Ventures holding company. Braun cited Editorialist as “disrupters of their industry,” taking on a consulting role in the company. Notes External links official website 2013 establishments in the United States Online retailers of the United States Fashion websites Internet properties established in 2013
Mianserin, sold under the brand name Tolvon among others, is an atypical antidepressant that is used primarily in the treatment of depression in Europe and elsewhere in the world. It is a tetracyclic antidepressant (TeCA). Mianserin is closely related to mirtazapine, both chemically and in terms of its actions and effects, although there are significant differences between the two drugs. Medical uses Mianserin at higher doses (30–90mg/day) is used for the treatment of major depressive disorder. It can also be used at lower doses (around 10mg/day) to treat insomnia. Contraindications It should not be given, except if based on clinical need and under strict medical supervision, to people younger than 18 years old, as it can increase the risk of suicide attempts and suicidal thinking, and it can increase aggressiveness. While there is no evidence that it can harm a fetus from animal models, there are no data showing it safe for pregnant women to take. People with severe liver disease should not take mianserin, and it should be used with caution for people with epilepsy or who are at risk for seizures, as it can lower the threshold for seizures. If based on clinical decision, normal precautions should be exercised and the dosages of mianserin and any concurrent therapy kept under review and adjusted as needed. Side effects Very common (incidence > 10%) adverse effects include constipation, dry mouth, and drowsiness at the beginning of treatment. Common (1% < incidence ≤ 10%) adverse effects include drowsiness during maintenance therapy, tremor, headache, dizziness, vertigo, and weakness. Uncommon (0.1% < incidence ≤ 1%) adverse effects include weight gain. Withdrawal Abrupt or rapid discontinuation of mianserin may provoke a withdrawal, the effects of which may include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, decreased appetite or anorexia, insomnia, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, and flu-like symptoms, such as allergies or pruritus, among others. Overdose Overdose of mianserin is known to produce sedation, coma, hypotension or hypertension, tachycardia, and QT interval prolongation. Interactions Mianserin may enhance the sedative effects of drugs such as alcohol, anxiolytics, hypnotics, or antipsychotics when co-administered. It may decrease the efficacy of antiepileptic medications. Carbamazepine and phenobarbital will cause the body to metabolize mianserin faster and may reduce its effects. There is a risk of dangerously low blood pressure if people take mianserin along with diazoxide, hydralazine, or nitroprusside. Mianserin can make antihistamines and antimuscarinics have stronger effects. Mianserin should not be taken with apraclonidine, brimonidine, sibutramine, or the combination drug of artemether with lumefantrine. Pharmacology Pharmacodynamics Mianserin appears to exert its effects via antagonism of histamine and serotonin receptors, and inhibition of norepinephrine reuptake. More specifically, it is an antagonist/inverse agonist at most or all sites of the histamine H1 receptor, serotonin 5-HT1D, 5-HT1F, 5-HT2A, 5-HT2B, 5-HT2C, 5-HT3, 5-HT6, and 5-HT7 receptors, and adrenergic α1- and α2-adrenergic receptors, and additionally a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. As an H1 receptor inverse agonist with high affinity, mianserin has strong antihistamine effects (e.g., sedation). Conversely, it has low affinity for the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, and hence lacks anticholinergic properties. Mianserin has been found to be a low affinity but potentially significant partial agonist of the κ-opioid receptor (Ki = 1.7 μM; EC50 = 0.53 μM), similarly to some tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). Blockade of the H1 and possibly α1-adrenergic receptors has sedative effects, and also antagonism of the 5-HT2A and α1-adrenergic receptors inhibits activation of intracellular phospholipase C (PLC), which seems to be a common target for several different classes of antidepressants. By antagonizing the somatodendritic and presynaptic α2-adrenergic receptors, which function predominantly as inhibitory autoreceptors and heteroreceptors, mianserin disinhibits the release of norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, and acetylcholine in various areas of the brain and body. Along with mirtazapine, although to a lesser extent in comparison, mianserin has sometimes been described as a noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant (NaSSA). However, the actual evidence in support of this label has been regarded as poor. Pharmacokinetics The bioavailability of mianserin is 20 to 30%. Its plasma protein binding is 95%. Mianserin is metabolized in the liver by the CYP2D6 enzyme via N-oxidation and N-demethylation. Its elimination half-life is 21 to 61 hours. The drug is excreted 4 to 7% in the urine and 14 to 28% in feces. Chemistry Mianserin is a tetracyclic piperazinoazepine. Mirtazapine was developed by the same team of organic chemists and differs via addition of a nitrogen atom in one of the rings. (S)-(+)-Mianserin is approximately 200–300 times more active than its enantiomer (R)-(−)-mianserin; hence, the activity of mianserin lies in the (S)-(+) isomer. History It was developed but not discovered by Organon International; the first patents were issued in The Netherlands in 1967, and it was launched in France in 1979 under the brand name Athymil, and soon thereafter in the UK as Norval. Investigators conducting clinical trials in the US submitted fraudulent data, and it was never approved in the US. Mianserin was one of the first antidepressants to reach the UK market that was less dangerous than the tricyclic antidepressants in overdose; as of 2012 it was not prescribed much in the UK. Society and culture Generic names Mianserin is the English and German generic name of the drug and its and , while mianserin hydrochloride is its , , and . Its generic name in French and its are miansérine, in Spanish and Italian and its are mianserina, and in Latin is mianserinum. Brand names Mianserin is marketed in many countries mainly under the brand name Tolvon. It is also available throughout the world under a variety of other brand names including Athymil, Bonserin, Bolvidon, Deprevon, Lantanon, Lerivon, Lumin, Miansan, Serelan, Tetramide, and Tolvin among others. Availability Mianserin is not approved for use in the United States, but is available in the United Kingdom and other European countries. A mianserin generic drug received approval in May 1996 and is available in Australia. Research The use of mianserin to help people with schizophrenia who are being treated with antipsychotics has been studied in clinical trials; the outcome is unclear. References Further reading 5-HT1F antagonists Alpha-1 blockers Alpha-2 blockers H1 receptor antagonists Kappa-opioid receptor agonists Schering-Plough brands Merck & Co. brands Noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressants Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors Phenylpiperazines Serotonin receptor antagonists Tertiary amines Tetracyclic antidepressants
Seamus Metress (born 1933) is a professor of anthropology at the University of Toledo, Ohio. He has been teaching at the university level for over 30 years. He received his Ph.D. from Indiana University in 1971. Also, he attended The University of Notre Dame, when it was an all-boys college. Areas of Interest: Race and Ethnicity, Medical Anthropology, Conflict in Northern Ireland Research: Biocultural Anthropology, Irish Studies and Ethnic Conflict Field Research projects in Northeast Ireland and the Great Lakes Region. Quotes On the topic of the Great Famine of Ireland: "These same apologists feel that there was nothing that any government could have done to ameliorate the situation. The poor British tried, but were simply overwhelmed by the logistics of the operation. In their view the starvation was the inevitable outcome of demography and the prevalent economic theory of the day." (From The Great Starvation and British Imperialism in Ireland.) Bibliography Metress has published over 30 books and numerous articles. A partial list includes: Man in Ecological Perspective (Editor, 1972) Man in Evolutionary Perspective (Editor, with C. Loring Brace, 1973) Aging and Health: Biologic and Social Perspectives (with Cary S. Kart and Eileen K. Metress, 1978) Listen Irish People (published by Todd & Honeywell, Inc., 1979) The Irish-American Experience: A Guide to the Literature (1981) Euro-American Elderly: An Ethnic Bibliography (with Eileen K Metress, 1983) The hunger strike and the final struggle (1983) Nutrition, the Aged, and Society (with Cary S. Kart, 1984) A Regional Guide to Informational Sources on the Irish in the United States and Canada (Public Administration Series : Bibliography, P 1841) (1986) Aging, Health, and Society (with Cary Steven Kart and Eileen Metress, 1988) Human Aging and Chronic Disease (with Cary S. Kart and Eileen K. Metress, 1992) The American Irish and Irish Nationalism: A Sociohistorical Introduction (1995) The great starvation: An Irish holocaust (1996) Irish In North America A Regional Biography (with Donna Hardy-Johnston, 1999) Irish in Toledo: History and Memory (Editor, with Molly Schiever, 2005) Irish in Michigan (Discovering the Peoples of Michigan Series) (with Eileen K. Metress, 2006) References Further reading Co-Author, Aging, Health and Society () 1933 births University of Notre Dame alumni Indiana University alumni University of Toledo faculty Living people
Bayes linear statistics is a subjectivist statistical methodology and framework. Traditional subjective Bayesian analysis is based upon fully specified probability distributions, which are very difficult to specify at the necessary level of detail. Bayes linear analysis attempts to solve this problem by developing theory and practise for using partially specified probability models. Bayes linear in its current form has been primarily developed by Michael Goldstein. Mathematically and philosophically it extends Bruno de Finetti's Operational Subjective approach to probability and statistics. Motivation Consider first a traditional Bayesian Analysis where you expect to shortly know D and you would like to know more about some other observable B. In the traditional Bayesian approach it is required that every possible outcome is enumerated i.e. every possible outcome is the cross product of the partition of a set of B and D. If represented on a computer where B requires n bits and D m bits then the number of states required is . The first step to such an analysis is to determine a person's subjective probabilities e.g. by asking about their betting behaviour for each of these outcomes. When we learn D conditional probabilities for B are determined by the application of Bayes' rule. Practitioners of subjective Bayesian statistics routinely analyse datasets where the size of this set is large enough that subjective probabilities cannot be meaningfully determined for every element of D × B. This is normally accomplished by assuming exchangeability and then the use of parameterized models with prior distributions over parameters and appealing to the de Finetti's theorem to justify that this produces valid operational subjective probabilities over D × B. The difficulty with such an approach is that the validity of the statistical analysis requires that the subjective probabilities are a good representation of an individual's beliefs however this method results in a very precise specification over D × B and it is often difficult to articulate what it would mean to adopt these belief specifications. In contrast to the traditional Bayesian paradigm Bayes linear statistics following de Finetti uses Prevision or subjective expectation as a primitive, probability is then defined as the expectation of an indicator variable. Instead of specifying a subjective probability for every element in the partition D × B the analyst specifies subjective expectations for just a few quantities that they are interested in or feel knowledgeable about. Then instead of conditioning an adjusted expectation is computed by a rule that is a generalization of Bayes' rule that is based upon expectation. The use of the word linear in the title refers to de Finetti's arguments that probability theory is a linear theory (de Finetti argued against the more common measure theory approach). Example In Bayes linear statistics, the probability model is only partially specified, and it is not possible to calculate conditional probability by Bayes' rule. Instead Bayes linear suggests the calculation of an Adjusted Expectation. To conduct a Bayes linear analysis it is necessary to identify some values that you expect to know shortly by making measurements D and some future value which you would like to know B. Here D refers to a vector containing data and B to a vector containing quantities you would like to predict. For the following example B and D are taken to be two-dimensional vectors i.e. In order to specify a Bayes linear model it is necessary to supply expectations for the vectors B and D, and to also specify the correlation between each component of B and each component of D. For example the expectations are specified as: and the covariance matrix is specified as : The repetition in this matrix, has some interesting implications to be discussed shortly. An adjusted expectation is a linear estimator of the form where and are chosen to minimise the prior expected loss for the observations i.e. in this case. That is for where are chosen in order to minimise the prior expected loss in estimating In general the adjusted expectation is calculated with Setting to minimise From a proof provided in (Goldstein and Wooff 2007) it can be shown that: For the case where is not invertible the Moore–Penrose pseudoinverse should be used instead. Furthermore, the adjusted variance of the variable after observing the data is given by See also Imprecise probability External links Bayes Linear Methods References Goldstein, M. (1981) Revising Previsions: a Geometric Interpretation (with Discussion). Journal of the Royal Statistical Society, Series B, 43(2), 105-130 Goldstein, M. (2006) Subjectivism principles and practice. Bayesian Analysis] Michael Goldstein, David Wooff (2007) Bayes Linear Statistics, Theory & Methods, Wiley. de Finetti, B. (1931) "Probabilism: A Critical Essay on the Theory of Probability and on the Value of Science," (translation of 1931 article) in Erkenntnis, volume 31, September 1989. The entire double issue is devoted to de Finetti's philosophy of probability. de Finetti, B. (1937) “La Prévision: ses lois logiques, ses sources subjectives,” Annales de l'Institut Henri Poincaré, - "Foresight: its Logical Laws, Its Subjective Sources," (translation of the 1937 article in French) in H. E. Kyburg and H. E. Smokler (eds), Studies in Subjective Probability, New York: Wiley, 1964. de Finetti, B. (1974) Theory of Probability, (translation by A Machi and AFM Smith of 1970 book) 2 volumes, New York: Wiley, 1974-5. Linear statistics Probability interpretations
Sir David's long-beaked echidna (Zaglossus attenboroughi), also known as Attenborough's long-beaked echidna or the Cyclops long-beaked echidna, is one of the three species from the genus Zaglossus that occurs in New Guinea. It is named in honour of naturalist Sir David Attenborough. It lives in the Cyclops Mountains, which are near the cities of Sentani and Jayapura in the Indonesian province of Papua. Description It is the smallest member of the genus Zaglossus, being closer in size to the short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus). The male is larger than the female, and can be differentiated by the spurs on its hind legs. The echidna is not a social animal, and comes together with its own kind only once a year, in July, to mate. The female will lay the eggs after about eight days, and the babies will stay in the mother's pouch for around eight weeks or until their spines develop. The creature is nocturnal, and can roll up into a spiny ball when it feels threatened, somewhat in the manner of a hedgehog. It weighs from . Subsequent systematic revision of Zaglossus by Flannery & Groves (1998) identified three allopatric species and several subspecies occurring across the island, and these authors erected the new species Z. attenboroughi (Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna) to describe a single echidna specimen (Plate 1) collected in 1961 at near the top of Mount Rara, in the Cyclops Mountains of northern Dutch New Guinea (now the Indonesian province of Papua). Conservation The species was described from a single damaged specimen collected in the Dutch colonial era (c. 1961), and has apparently not been collected since then. Given the ongoing anthropogenic disturbance of the Cyclops Mountain forest habitat, this has raised concern that Z. attenboroughi populations may already be endangered or even locally extirpated. However, biological surveys of Papua province are notoriously incomplete; it is possible that the animal still exists there or in related mountain ranges. The echidna is endangered by hunting and habitat loss. In fact, it was thought to be extinct until some of its "nose pokes" were found in the mountains of New Guinea. These "nose pokes" are very distinctive and result from the echidna's feeding technique. The diet of this hardy animal consists of earthworms, termites, insect larvae and ants. This animal is so high in the endangered-species list that locals are being educated about the creature and asked to stop their tradition of hunting and killing it to share it with rivals as a peace offering. As reported on July 15, 2007, researchers from EDGE visiting Papua's Cyclops Mountains had recently discovered burrows and tracks thought to be those of Zaglossus attenboroughi. Furthermore, communication with local people revealed that the species had perhaps been seen as recently as 2005. In 2007, Sir David's long-beaked echidna was identified as one of the top-10 "focal species" by the Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) project. The echidna is among the 25 "most wanted lost" species that are the focus of Global Wildlife Conservation's "Search for Lost Species" initiative. See also List of things named after David Attenborough and his works References External links http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature EDGE of Existence (Zaglossus spp.) – Saving the World's most Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species Monotremes of New Guinea Endemic fauna of New Guinea Mammals of Western New Guinea Critically endangered fauna of Oceania EDGE species Mammals described in 1998 Taxa named by Tim Flannery Taxa named by Colin Groves David Attenborough Species known from a single specimen
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The 1985 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held at Binion's Horseshoe. Preliminary events Main Event There were 141 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament. The 1985 Main Event final table featured two players, Berry Johnston and Hamid Dastmalchi, who would go on to win the Main Event later on their careers. Final table Other High Finishes NB: This list is restricted to top 30 finishers with an existing Wikipedia entry. External links Official site World Series of Poker World Series of Poker
Berea is an unincorporated community in Giles County, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. History The community was named after the biblical place of Berea. References Unincorporated communities in Giles County, Tennessee Unincorporated communities in Tennessee
Zanclognatha cruralis, the early zanclognatha, is a species of litter moth of the family Erebidae. It is found from Wisconsin east through southern Canada, south to Florida and Texas. The wingspan is 28–30 mm. Adults are on wing from April to July. There are two generations per year in the south. Larvae have been recorded on beech, hazel, hemlock, maple, nettle and red spruce. Larvae have been reared on dead oak leaves. External links Images Bug Guide cruralis Moths of North America Moths described in 1854
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Impati Mountain is a mountain near the town of Dundee in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The name "Impati" is a Zulu word meaning "leader". As the name implies, the mountain stands out noticeably, compared to the surrounding hills due to its elevation. Its foothills were the scene of the Battle of Talana Hill during the Second Boer War. Doctor Alden Lloyd Nature Conservation Area is located in this mountain. References External links Map of the area surrounding the mountain Mountains of KwaZulu-Natal
(born 2 June 1961) is a Japanese fencer. He competed in the foil events at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics. References External links 1961 births Living people Japanese male foil fencers Olympic fencers for Japan Fencers at the 1984 Summer Olympics Fencers at the 1988 Summer Olympics Asian Games medalists in fencing Fencers at the 1986 Asian Games Fencers at the 1990 Asian Games Asian Games bronze medalists for Japan Medalists at the 1986 Asian Games Medalists at the 1990 Asian Games 20th-century Japanese people
Alexandre Luiz Reame (born 23 February 1988), better known as Xandão (), is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a centre back. Career On 10 December 2009 São Paulo FC signed the defender from Desportivo Brasil. Xandão scored his first goal for Sporting CP in the UEFA Europa League against Manchester City in the 51st minute by a backheel from five yards. On February 15, 2013, Xandão terminated his loan with Sporting and was bought by Kuban Krasnodar. On 17 August 2016, Xandão signed a three-year contract with Anzhi Makhachkala. On August 30, 2019, Xandão signed a one-year contract with Persija Jakarta Career statistics References External links 1988 births Living people People from Araçatuba Brazilian men's footballers Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Brazilian people of Algerian descent Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Primeira Liga players Russian Premier League players Segunda División players Belgian Pro League players Liga 1 (Indonesia) players Fluminense FC players Club Athletico Paranaense players Guarani FC players Grêmio Barueri Futebol players Desportivo Brasil players São Paulo FC players Sporting CP footballers FC Kuban Krasnodar players FC Anzhi Makhachkala players Sporting de Gijón players Cercle Brugge K.S.V. players Red Bull Bragantino II players Persija Jakarta players Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal Expatriate men's footballers in Russia Expatriate men's footballers in Spain Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium Expatriate men's footballers in Indonesia Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Russia Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Spain Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Indonesia Men's association football central defenders Footballers from São Paulo (state)
Canon Island Abbey (or Canons' Island Abbey) (Irish: Mainistir Oileán na gCanánach) is a ruined Augustinian monastery located on the extreme northeast corner of Canon Island (Inisgad) on the River Shannon in County Clare, Ireland. History Canon Island (or Innisgad) was originally called Elanagranoch. The abbey was founded in the late twelfth century. The 270 acre island was granted to the Augustinian Canons from Clare Abbey in 1189 by Domnall Mór Ua Briain (Donald O'Brien), king of Thomond. There are no written records of the abbey until the end of the 14th century. In 1393, a papal document describes the abbey as "so destroyed alike in respect of its buildings as of its books, chalices, and likewise of its temporal goods as to be threatened with ruin". The papal letter offered indulgences to any who would help repair the abbey. The abbey was built on land donated to the Augustinian canons at Clare Abbey, but was a separate community and not dependent upon the larger abbey. The monastery prospered until it was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1540 and the island, monastery and its associated assets and income were granted to Donogh O'Brien, 4th Earl of Thomond. By 1577, Canon Island belonged to Queen Elizabeth. The monks continued to live on the island until it was attacked by Cromewellian forces in 1651. The abbey was bombed during the attack and several monks were killed. After that time, the monastery was unable to continue its religious function. Over the next few hundred years, ownership of the island passed thru succeeding generations of Earls of Thomond until the island eventually passed to local families. The island population was at its height in 1841 at 54 people. By 1966, the census recorded Canon Island as being uninhabited. Since 1990, an annual pilgrimage of island descendants and nearby villagers travel to Canon Island in July to celebrate mass at the abbey. Description Canon Island Abbey is located on Canon Island, in County Clare, Ireland. The island is situated in the River Shannon, east of Inishtubbrid Island and 2.5 km east of the village of Kildysart. It is the largest of 25 small islands that span the crossing of the Shannon and Fergus estuaries. The abbey ruins are located on the north-eastern corner of the 270 acre island. The remaining abbey buildings consist of a church with Romanesque windows, two adjoining chapels, a belfry, a cloister and a large square tower. Roofs are missing from all of the standing buildings. Buildings to the east would have had a sacristy, chapter house and dormitory for the monks. The south range had a kitchen and refectory. The abbey's cemetery has several graves. See also List of abbeys and priories in the Republic of Ireland, (County Clare) Cromwellian conquest of Ireland References Further reading Augustinian monasteries in the Republic of Ireland Religion in County Clare Buildings and structures in County Clare Ruins in the Republic of Ireland Former populated places in Ireland 1189 establishments in Europe Religious organizations established in the 1180s Christian monasteries established in the 12th century National Monuments in County Clare 12th-century establishments in Ireland
Our Lady of the Isles (Gaelic: Moire ro Naomh nan Eilean or Bana Thighearna nan Eilean) is a sculpture of the Madonna and Child, on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The statue is situated on the western slopes of Ruabhal, a hill near the northern end of South Uist. It is to the east of the A865 road, and a paved path runs from the road to the statue. The statue was commissioned following proposals from the Ministry of Defence for a large missile testing range. This would have covered much of Uist, and involved construction of a military town as well as facilities for building missiles. This caused concern it would destroy much of the island's way of life, culture and language. Resistance to the proposals was led by Canon John Morrison, the local parish priest, whose opposition to the range earned him the nickname "Father Rocket". Canon Morrison both commissioned and raised funds for the construction of the statue. The statue was completed in 1957, and dedicated in 1958. The statue was designed by Hew Lorimer, and sculpted from granite. In 2007 the statue was listed as a Category B listed building. In popular culture The 1958 dedication of the statue of Our Lady of the Isles and the instrumental role played in the project by Canon John Morrison are both important to the modern history of Scottish Gaelic literature. This is because they both were commemorated by important South Uist Bard Dòmhnall Iain Dhonnchaidh in a work of Christian poetry; Laoidh Statue Ruaidheabhal ("The Statue at Rueval"). References Our Lady of the Isles - RC Diocese of Argyll & the Isles Our Lady of the Isles - RCAHMS South Uist Outdoor sculptures in Scotland Buildings and structures in the Outer Hebrides Statues of the Madonna and Child Category B listed buildings in the Outer Hebrides 1957 sculptures Granite sculptures in the United Kingdom Colossal statues in the United Kingdom
Ashok Sawhny (born 1937) is bilingual Indian poet, film producer and businessman. He is founder and President of Monarch International (established 1978), an international trading company with offices in several countries. Early life Sawhny was born in the year 1937 in Lahore, Pakistan. He attended Modern School, New Delhi followed by St. Stephen's College, Delhi Career Sawhny worked with Indian Industry till 1977, before starting with his own company, Monarch International in 1978,. trading internationally with offices in several countries. He has also critically acclaimed film, Listen Amaya (2013), starring Farooq Shaikh and Deepti Naval. Ashok sawhney has penned 13 solo poetry books so far. He has been published in anthologies alongside A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Gulzar, Ruskin Bond, Deepti Naval, Shashi Tharoor, Irshad Kamil, and Kapil Sibal. Bibliography The Sands of Time and Other Poems As Time Goes By: And Other Poems Chequerboard and Other Poems Fruit Salad: Poems for Children To Have Loved The Tyranny of Truth and Other Poems The Mango Grove at Kashipur Think Poetry, Think Haikus 11 Short Stories Till the End of Time and Other Poems References External links Ashok Sawhny, website 1937 births Living people Businesspeople from Delhi Indian male poets St. Stephen's College, Delhi alumni English-language poets from India
Sydney University Press is the scholarly publisher of the University of Sydney. It is part of the Library. Sydney University Press was founded as a traditional university press and operated as such from 1962 to 1987. It was re-established in 2003 under the management of the University of Sydney Library to meet the new challenges of scholarly communication in the networked environment. History As early as 1939, a Sydney University Press was being advocated by Dr. R. S. Wallace, then vice chancellor of the university. Some years later in May 1947, Laurie Fitzhardinge, a professor at Sydney University, went to London to investigate the possibility of starting up the Sydney University Press. The original Sydney University Press was established by the university in 1962. University by-law at the time enshrined its objectives: "...the objects of Sydney University Press shall be to undertake the publication of works of learning and to carry out the business of publication in all its branches". The Press was effectively dismantled in 1987 to become, for a time, an imprint of Oxford University Press until the mid-1990s when Oxford University Press relinquished the imprint and business name. During this relatively brief period of time Sydney University Press published several hundred books and many journals representing scholarship at the university and beyond. These publications included major works by many of the university's leading scholars such as JM Ward, Butlin, Turney, Wilkes, K Campbell, J Young, Wolnizer, Jeans, Meaney, and Webby. It included series such as the Challis Shakespeare, Australian Literary Reprints, and journals such as Journal of Industrial Relations, Mankind, Australian Economic History Review, Abacus, and Pathology. The output of Sydney University Press represented the breadth, and the best, of the University of Sydney. Current activities Sydney University Press publishes 20-25 new titles each year. SUP's publishing scope includes series in archaeology, animal studies, public policy, Indigenous music, China studies, Australian literature and Celtic studies. The press also publishes in Australian history, biography, urban planning and public health. SUP also publishes a few titles related to activities on campus. These include the annual student anthology edited by a group of volunteers from the Master of Publishing degree (Threads 2007, Cellar Door 2008, Margins 2009, Sandstone 2010) and the creative writing journals from the University of Sydney Union, ARNA and Phoenix. SUP has also published a number of official and unofficial histories from the university, including 150 Years of the Faculty of Medicine, 150 Years 150 Firsts: People of the Faculty of Medicine, Sydney University Sport 1852-2007: more than a club, 50 Great Moments: Celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the University of Sydney's Electron Microscope Unit; and Educating for business, public service and the social sciences: A history of the Faculty of Economics at the University of Sydney 1920–1999. Australian literature SUP has used a number of CAL Cultural Fund grants to improve access to out-of-print Australian literature. In 2003, 25 Australian novels were brought back into print under the Classic Australian Works series. In 2009, a new series, the Australian Classics Library was commenced. Twelve titles, chosen by Professor Robert Dixon and Emeritus Professor Bruce Bennett, had new introductions written to reposition them for the scholarly and education markets. In 2009, Resourceful Reading: The New Empiricism, eResearch and Australian Literary Culture was released, containing a series of essays on emerging research into literary theory and the use of digital technology in the humanities. References External links Sydney University Press website University of Sydney University presses of Australia Book publishing companies of Australia
The brig HDMS Langeland, launched in late 1808 and fitted out in 1809, was one of four brigs transferred to Norwegian ports from Denmark on 1 January 1810. From Norway she escorted Danish cargoes or harried enemy (British) merchant shipping. She took part in a successful cruise to the North Cape along with the brig Lougen in 1810 and was later taken into the fledgling Norwegian navy after the 1814 Treaty of Kiel. She was sold into merchant service in 1827. Danish service During the summer of 1809, three British gun brigs - the brig-sloop (18), brig (16), and gun-brig (14), operated in the far northern waters of Norway. They briefly occupied - after one failed attempt – the small town and sheltered harbour of Hammerfest near North Cape. Senior Lieutenant Thomas Joachim Lütken was captain of the Langeland from 1809 to 1814.I 1810 four brigs were transferred to Norwegian ports. In the spring of 1810 the two Danish-Norwegian brigs , under the command of Captain J. N. Müller and Langeland sailed from Fredericksværn and reached Hammerfest on the 28 June where they joined with three gun-schooners - Nornen, Valkyren and Axel Thorsen, each of which was armed with a 24-pounder gun fore and aft. The Dano-Norwegians hoped to find the expected British force in the waters of North Cape, for which there were few and poor charts, and no pilotage instructions. However, American merchant ships warned Nightingale and Gallant (Snake had already left), of the enemy presence and they disappeared – apparently to Greenland to escort a convoy of British whalers. With the British gone, the coastal trade with Russia blossomed and a final convoy of the year was escorted into Trondheim., including 11 merchant ships. Norwegian Service The Treaty of Kiel in January 1814 separated Norway from Denmark, leaving Norway with a navy of seven brigs (one of which was laid up) and a number of smaller craft. A number of naval officers refused to accept service in the new Norwegian navy until released by the Danish king to whom they had sworn loyalty. Those who joined the Norwegian navy were eventually struck off the Danish lists. Many others obeyed Danish orders and returned to Denmark. Lütken, of the Langeland, was briefly arrested when he refused to hand over the ship to the newly constituted Norwegian State. The Lolland, which was larger than the other brigs in the new Norwegian Navy, became the command ship of the Norwegian navy’s brig squadron, whose primary mission was to escort food convoys from Jutland, protecting them from Swedish depredations. However, after a short war, Norway and Sweden united, forming a union that lasted until 1905. Lolland (Captain Ole Christopher Budde); (Senior Lieutenant J. Lund); Allart (Senior Lieutenant S. Lous); Langeland (Junior Lieutenant Løvenskiold); Alsen (Junior Lieutenant Bendz); and Kiel (Junior Lieutenant Petersen). Fate In 1827, Langeland was decommissioned and sold into the merchant navy. Notes Citations References Individual record cards in Danish for ships of the Danish Royal Navy can sometimes be found on the internet link here, but not this ship! (April 2019). The Danish Naval Museum is building a new website at which details, drawings and models may be available. For individual ships already listed, which includes earlier ships of this name but does not yet include this Langeland, see here T. A. Topsøe-Jensen og Emil Marquard (1935) “Officerer i den dansk-norske Søetat 1660-1814 og den danske Søetat 1814-1932“. Brigs of the Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy Ships designed by Ernst Wilhelm Stibolt 1808 ships 1814 in Norway Ships built in Kiel Ships of the Royal Norwegian Navy
Van Meter, VanMeter, Van Metre, Van Mater and Van Matre are American surnames derived from the Dutch surname Van Meteren. Most are descendants of Jan Joosten van Meteren (1626–1704) who in 1662 settled in Wiltwijck, New Netherlands, now Kingston, New York. The surname is a toponym, meaning "from Meteren" in Gelderland, the Netherlands. People Anna Van Meter, an American psychologist Edwin Van Meter Champion (1890–1970), an American politician from Illinois Homer Van Meter (1905–1934), an American criminal and bank robber Jen Van Meter, an American comic book writer Josh VanMeter (born 1995), American baseball player Solomon Lee Van Meter, Jr. (1888–1937), American inventor of the backpack parachute and the ejection seat Tom Van Meter (1943–1992), an American politician in Ohio Vicki Van Meter (1982–2008), an American pilot Laurence B. VanMeter (born 1958), an American judge in Kentucky Van Matre Joseph Van Matre (1828–1892), Union Army soldier Steve Van Matre (born 1941), American environmental activist, author, and educator Settlements Van Meter, Iowa "The Heater from Van Meter", nickname baseball pitcher Bob Feller, native of Van Meter, Iowa Van Meter, a settlement in Pennsylvania and site of the 1907 Darr Mine Disaster Van Metre, South Dakota Buildings named for people with this surname Fort Van Meter (Hampshire County, West Virginia), an 18th-century frontier fort in named after Isaac Van Meter Fort Pleasant Isaac Van Meter House, a nearby historic home built in the late 18th century. Garrett VanMeter House, a nearby 19th century historic home Fort Van Meter (disambiguation), various other forts Van Meter Hall, a building on the campus of Western Kentucky University Other things named for people with this surname Van Meter State Park in Missouri named in 1834 after the Vanmeter family who settled there in 1834 Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge in West Virginia See also Jacobus van Meteren (1519–?), Dutch financier and printer of early English versions of the Bible Emanuel van Meteren (1535–1612), historian and Consul for "the Traders of the Low Countries" in London, son of Jacobus Harry von Meter (1871–1956), American silent film actor References Surnames of Dutch origin
In July, September, and October 2022, clashes broke out between the Hausa people and Funj and Berta peoples over land disputes in the Blue Nile state in southeastern Sudan, particularly the contentious establishment of a Hausa emirate in Blue Nile State. Over the course of several attacks and massacres, hundreds of civilians were killed up until the violence ended in January 2023. These clashes led to numerous casualties, mass displacement, and the imposition of a state of emergency in parts of Blue Nile State. Blue Nile State harbours a diverse range of ethnic groups, including the long-established Hausa population, who faced historical discrimination and were often perceived as foreigners. Political dynamics, notably the actions of leaders like Malik Agar, played a significant role in escalating tensions. Agar's pursuit of power and alliances with the Hausa exacerbated ethnic rivalries. The conflict witnessed over 600 civilian deaths and the displacement of 211,000 and 235,000. To mitigate future conflicts, the Sudanese government introduced measures to combat hate speech and racism. Tribal leaders also signed agreements aimed at ending hostilities. Background Ethnic makeup Blue Nile state is made up of several ethnic groups. The Hausa, originally from northern Nigeria, settled in parts of Sudan centuries ago to make Hajj pilgrimages easier. Hausas living in the area have had their own tracts of land granted to them by the British government in 1924, although discriminatory laws passed in 1948 made it difficult for Hausas to receive Sudanese citizenship, and subsequently made them unable to pass down the land to their descendants. Throughout independent Sudanese history, Hausas have been perceived as foreigners despite many Hausa families living in Sudan for centuries. In 1974, student protests against a peace deal that would end the First Sudanese Civil War involved many Hausa students. Supporters of the peace deal in Omdurman took the death of a Hausa protester as casus belli to launch pogroms against Hausa communities in the city. Many Hausa were expelled to Adré, in eastern Chad, although Chad deported them and forced Hausa refugees to settle in Darfur. Hausa in Blue Nile are often disliked to this day because they are considered "foreigners" due to their roots from West Africa. Political background In 1995, many tribes and civilians in Blue Nile state rose up against the Sudanese government, led by dictator Omar al-Bashir. The uprising was also against Blue Nile governor Abdalla Abu-Fatma Abdalla, who was close with the Hausas. Because of this, the Bashir regime began to favor the Hausa people in Blue Nile, as they perceived that the Hausa were more pro-government than the other tribes. During the beginning of the Blue Nile insurgency against SPLM-N in 2011, Hausa often joined the Sudanese Army and Janjaweed against SPLM-N and tribal rebels. However, some Hausa fought on the side of the rebels as well. In 2017, the leadership of the SPLM-N split between Abdelaziz al-Hilu and Malik Agar over control of insurgent activities in the Blue Nile. Tensions increased with the Hausa, who were accused of supporting the Agar regime who didn't want a secular Sudan. In 2020, Sudan underwent a revolution, toppling the Bashir regime and consequently increasing tensions between the Hausa and tribes of the Blue Nile. In late 2020, the Sudanese government and both factions of SPLM-N signed a peace agreement with the new Sudanese government, intending to end the conflict in Blue Nile. During the reconstruction of public services, groups like the Funj who had fought in the ranks of SPLM-N felt ostracized after Malik Agar gave government jobs, including Governor of Blue Nile, to people in his ethnic group, the Anqassana. As Agar's popularity began to decline, he looked for alliances with the Hausa to secure his and his tribe's positions in the Sudanese government. In the aftermath of the coup d'état in 2021, Agar kept his position on the transitional council due to the stipulations in the Juba Peace Agreement, and "developed a good relationship with coup leaders Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo." Funj tribal leaders heavily criticized Agar's closeness with the coup leaders, and launched protests and "resistance committees" against Agar. Resurgence in land disputes Political leaders and analysts all point the blame towards Malik Agar for the start of the new conflict. In an effort to gain support from other tribes, including the Hausa, and detract from waning support of the Funj, Agar appointed his relative, El Obeid Hamad Abu Shotal (an ethnic Funj), as the Supreme Chief for all Blue Nile Tribes. Abu Shotal then appointed a Hausa leader and then drew up the boundary for Hausa land. The new governor of Blue Nile, Ahmed al-Omda, granted a request for Hausa leaders to establish an emirate in Blue Nile state, on tracts of land owned by Hausa families. al-Omda claimed on Sudan TV, the state-owned television network, that the crisis had also began in May 2022, when Hausa leaders demanded more inclusion in the Blue Nile regional administration. In response, Abu Shotal said "This [area] belongs to the tribes of Blue Nile, and you are our guest. How can you claim to be part of the native administration?" Around this same time, Abu Shotal imprisoned the Hausa chief after the latter banned Hausa girls from public markets. Factions of Hausa grew agitated with him. The Sudanese Communist Party claimed that in June 2022, weapons allegedly supplied by the Sudanese junta government made their way to Hausa tribemembers instead of attempting to defuse the situation. In January, the Hausa people in Blue Nile began asserting their right to some land, which Funj and Berta leaders believed encroached on their ancestral lands. Berta leaders spoke out against the proposed emirate, although al-Omda and Abu Shotal granted the Hausa's request. The Funj, meanwhile, took the success of the proposed Hausa emirate as evidence that Hausa leaders were colluding with Malik Agar and the junta regime. Funj military elements and tribal leaders began conspiring ways to diminish Hausa power in the government and decrease reluctance on the central government. July clashes First clashes (July 13–25) On July 13, 2022, an outbreak of clashes began in the cities of Qaisan, Ar-Roseires, and Wad el-Mahi, in Blue Nile. The clashes involved Hausa on one side, and Berta and Funj on the other. Clashes began due to the killing of a young Hausa man near the town of Qaisan, during an argument between the Hausa and someone from either Berta or Funj. The fighting escalated the following day, spilling into the town of Qaisan itself and conflict in Ar-Roseires and Wad el-Mahi continuing. Blue Nile Governor al-Omda banned public gatherings and marches for a month in an attempt to quell the violence, but it did little. al-Omda also declared a curfew in Wad el-Mahi and deployed soldiers on the ground from both the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces. The Sudanese army closed the bridge between Roseires and Ad-Damazin on July 15, preventing refugees from fleeing. All roads to and from Ad-Damazin were closed as well. Fighting also broke out in Ganis, but had subsided by the end of the night. The clashes spread to the Blue Nile capital of Ad-Damazin by July 16, and ended the same day. The clashes on July 14 left 13 people killed and sixteen shops torched, according to the Sudanese government. Initially, the government claimed 31 people had been killed, but this was later revealed to be a typo. The Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors rebutted this report, claiming that 23 people were killed and 84 injured in Ad-Damazin alone. The group also claimed they were unable to gather data from the Ar-Roseires hospital at the time. A sources at the hospital claimed that it had run out of equipment to treat injured people. The situation stabilized on July 17. According to Omar Saaed, the leader of the Sudanese Communist Party, several Hausa members went to the Sudanese Army base in Ad-Damazin, claiming that they received their weapons from Malik Agar and that they did not want war. On July 20, despite measures from al-Omda and the Sudanese government in quelling the protests, violence broke out a second time, this time across more towns in Blue Nile. Adel Agar, the mayor of Ar-Roseires, claimed that the situation was not under control and he requested the help of the Sudanese government. Refugees from Ar-Roseires began fleeing into Ad-Damazin for safety. Dozens of refugees that fled to Ad-Damazin hid in schools, and massacres in small towns like Basuri and Allaouta were commplace. The clashes on July 20 were reportedly between Hausa and Hamaj, a sub-clan of the Berta. By July 21, the Sudanese government stated 105 people were killed in clashes across Blue Nile, and over 31,000 displaced from Ad-Damazin alone. Residents of Blue Nile and outside observers, however, claim the death toll was much, much higher. By 6 October, the casualties of the July clashes were estimated to be 64,600 people displaced, 149 killed, and over 124 injured. Aftermath of July clashes OCHA confirmed on July 22 that they were able to deliver medical and humanitarian assistance to Roseires and Ad-Damazin after being unable to on July 20. The assistance aided 30,000 displaced peoples. The Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors (CCSD) claimed that the Blue Nile health ministry was "absent", and corpses were scattered about many streets in Blue Nile's towns. Activists claimed that the Sudanese forces and RSF deployed in the state neglected to pick up the bodies, and that markets in Roseires, Tamarin, and Ganis were looted. The SPLM-N Agar faction and al-Omda accused remnants of Popular Defence Forces, Omar al-Bashir's paramilitary, to be behind the conflict, along with Abdelaziz al-Hilu's faction of SPLM-N. Political analysts and civilians, however, all overwhelmingly accused the Sudanese government and SPLM-N Agar of fueling the violence. Abu Shotal accused al-Omda and Agar of fueling the violence as well, blaming the Hausa. Protests outside of Blue Nile Protests spread throughout the rest of Sudan starting on July 18. In Kassala, the capital of the eastern Sudanese state of the same name, Hausa residents rioted and called for an end of the oppression of Hausa people. Kassalan authorities have also declared a state of emergency, as Hausa protesters burned down government buildings and offices. The protests in Kassala began when a large group of angry Hausa crossed the El Bash river in Kassala from the western part of the city to the eastern part. They burned down the town's education department and the state's petroleum department. The head government building, water supply, and trade administration were partially burned down as well. The Emirate of All Hausa Tribes denounced the violence in Kassala. Protests also occurred in favor of the Hausa in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, which were partially violent. In the state of White Nile, pro-Hausa protests were peaceful. August–September Throughout August, hostilities in Blue Nile calmed down, and UN delegations arrived in the state and spoke with al-Omda. Leaders of Hausa, Berta, and Funj groups agreed to sign a ceasefire. al-Omda, in response to the conflict, issued decrees changing the technical status of Ad-Damazin, Ar-Roseires, Wad el-Mahi, Bau, Qaisan, El Tadamon, and Kurmuk localities to governorates. Clashes broke out a second time between September 1–4, killing 25 and injuring 44 in East Ganis and Roseires. Due to the violence, 21,000 people fled. The September clashes broke out between the Funj and the Hausa, and the cause was unclear. Most refugees sought refuge in Sennar. October resurgence Major clashes broke out again in mid-October, primarily centered around the city of Wad el-Mahi. The clashes broke out on October 13, in the village of Dam. The conflict in Dam left 13 people dead, and 26 injured. Two of the dead civilians were Hamaji. The fighting initially began due to a local dispute, but escalating into ethnic tensions, developing a crisis in Dam village 6 and Dam village 7. Around 1,200 people, much of the population of the two villages, were forced to flee, and those that stayed had little food due to closed markets. The clashes occurred the same day that the SPLM-N returned several prisoners-of-war to the Sudanese government. By October 14, there were rumors that members of the Aj Jabalaween tribe had kicked the Hausa from the two villages. The clashes made their way towards the city of Wad el-Mahi after a short lull between October 15 and 18, and by October 20, hundreds had been killed in the violence. Abbas Moussa, the head of the Wad el-Hami hospital, alleged 150 people were killed and 86 injured, whereas the UN estimated 170 were killed and 327 injured since October 13. Residents of the town reported heavy gunfire and the burning of homes and shops. By the end of October, it was estimated over 250 people were killed and injured over 500. Fath Arraman Bakheit, the head of the Blue Nile health ministry, claimed the real death and injury toll is unknown due to the inability for medical supplies or Sudanese forces to reach the area. On October 21, the Sudanese government and Blue Nile regional government declared a state of emergency, and both governments declared the intent to organize a fact-finding committee. Protests on both ethnic groups began in Ad-Damazin calling for the resignation of governor Ahmed al-Omda. The protesters attempted to storm the army headquarters in Ad-Damazin before settinfg the state government building ablaze. Anti-al-Omda protests were present across other parts of Blue Nile, with protests in Kurmuk and Qaisan. Protesters also blockd the highway linking Khartoum and Ad-Damazin, in which three protesters were killed in skirmishes with police. In response, the Sudanese army sacked the general in command of forces in Blue Nile, Ramzi Babaker, and replaced him with Rabei Abdalla Adam. Following the resurgence in attacks, Mohamed Moussa Ibrahim, the head of Hausas in Blue Nile, stated that there was a "relative calm" in the region, and that many of the dead were unable to be buried at the time. Humanitarian assistance was all but depleted, and many refugees were walking dozens of kilometers a day for refuge. Aftermath In total, more than 600 civilians were killed, and between 211,000 and 235,000 were internally displaced. The Sudanese government in Khartoum, in an effort to alleviate future clashes, introduced laws that would ban hate speech and racism. Raids under the leadership of SPLM-N Agar took place in Sennar state against Christians during Christmas, garnering criticism from SPLM-N Agar elements in Sennar. Protests calling for the resignation of al-Omda continued into December, with more support from leaders like Abu Shotal. On January 15, 2023, leaders from the Hamaj, Berta, Hausa, Funj, Anqassana, Raqariq, and Watawat tribes agreed to cease all violence in Blue Nile state and have all territorial and ethnic disputes be resolved through the Tribal Administration. Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Blue Nile governor Ahmed al-Omda, and SPLM-N Agar leader Malik Agar all signed, with the only absence being Abdelaziz al-Hilu. References Blue Nile (state) Hausa people Sudan People's Liberation Movement 2022 in Sudan 2023 in Sudan July 2022 events in Africa September 2022 events in Africa October 2022 events in Africa Conflicts in 2022 Conflicts in 2023
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation is a New York City-based foundation founded in 1946 by chemist and investor Camille Dreyfus in honour of his brother, Henry Dreyfus. The two men invented the acetate yarn Celanese, and Henry Dreyfus was founder and chairman of British Celanese, parent of the Celanese Corporation of America. Following Camille's death in 1956, his wife, the opera singer Jean Tennyson, served as the foundation's president until her death in 1991. In 1971, the foundation sold a significant part of its holdings in the Celanese company. The foundation makes grants and awards prizes in support of chemistry research and education. These prizes include the Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences, Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards, Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards, Machine Learning in the Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jean Dreyfus Lectureship for Undergraduate Institutions. The foundation also sponsors two awards through the American Chemical Society: the ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences, and the ACS Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences. Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences The Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences is an award given to an individual researcher in chemistry. The prize, awarded biennially, consists of a citation, a medal, and a monetary award of $250,000. The prize is awarded by The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. to an individual in a selected area of chemistry "to recognize exceptional and original research that has advanced the field in a major way." Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards are awards given to early-career researchers in chemistry "to support the research and teaching careers of talented young faculty in the chemical sciences... who demonstrate leadership in research and education." The Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar program began in 1970. In 1994, the program was divided into two parallel awards: The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program, aimed at research universities, and the Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program, directed at primarily undergraduate institutions. The annually presented awards consist of a monetary prize of $75,000, which was increased to $100,000 starting in 2019. Seven winners of the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards have gone on to win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, including Paul L. Modrich, Richard R. Schrock, Robert H. Grubbs, K. Barry Sharpless, Ahmed H. Zewail, Mario J. Molina and Yuan Tseh Lee. Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards are awards given to faculty at primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) "to support the research and teaching careers of talented young faculty in the chemical sciences at undergraduate institutions." The annually presented awards consist of a monetary prize of $75,000. Machine Learning in the Chemical Sciences and Engineering The Machine Learning in the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Awards are awards "for innovative projects in any area of Machine Learning (ML) consistent with the Foundation’s broad objective to advance the chemical sciences and engineering." They were first awarded in 2020. Jean Dreyfus Lectureship for Undergraduate Institutions The Jean Dreyfus Lectureship awards "bring a leading researcher to a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI) to give at least two lectures in the chemical sciences." The annually presented awards consist of a monetary prize of $18,500. Before 2016, this Lectureship was known as the Jean Dreyfus Boissevain Lectureship for Undergraduate Institutions. References External links Official site Educational foundations in the United States Organizations established in 1946 Chemistry organizations Non-profit organizations based in New York (state)
Blair MacIntyre is a Professor and Director of the Augmented Environments Lab at Georgia Institute of Technology working in the field of augmented reality. Career After completing his doctorate at Columbia University in 1998, MacIntyre moved to the Georgia Institute of Technology where he founded and was appointed director of the newly-formed Augmented Environments Lab. In 2010 MacIntyre was named as the director of the Qualcomm Augmented Reality Game Studio. Currently, MacIntyre works as a Principal Research Scientist in Mozilla's Emerging Technologies team. As the director of the KHARMA project, MacIntyre developed the Argon augmented reality browser, which was released for the iPhone in 2011. Selected publications Feiner, S., MacIntyre, B., and Seligmann, D. "Knowledge-based augmented reality". Communications of the ACM, 36(7), July 1993, 52-62. References External links Blair MacIntyre, Georgia Institute of Technology Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Columbia University alumni Augmented reality Georgia Tech faculty American computer scientists
Geum coccineum is a species of flowering plant in the genus Geum, in the rose family Rosaceae. Native to the mountains of the Balkans and northern Turkey, it is also grown ornamentally for its bright red flowers. Nomenclature In horticulture, it is also referred to as Geum borisii, but in the botanical literature following J. Kellerer & Sünd. this name is only used for the hybrid Geum bulgaricum × montanum. The name Geum coccineum is itself used in the gardening literature for another related plant: Geum chiloense . Description Geum coccineum is herbaceous and perennial, growing to a height of 10–45cm. It blooms, with orange-red flowers, from May to August. The species is hexaploid (with 2n=42), having six sets of chromosomes. Distribution and habitat The plant is found on wet, marshy meadows and along streams. Within Turkey, the plant is found at elevations of 1200–2400m in a number of localities in the Pontic Mountains (including Karagöl in the province of Gümüşhane, Zigana in Trabzon, and Cimil in Rize), in the Erzurum area, in the Ilgaz Mountains of Kastamonu Province, in Kütahya, and Uludağ (Bithynian Olympus) in the province of Bursa. Geum coccineum grows in the mountains of Bulgaria (at elevations of 900–2300m in the western and central Balkan Mountains, on Vitosha, Verila, Sredna Gora, Osogovo, Rila, Pirin, Slavyanka, and the western and central Rhodopes), Serbia (the Balkan Mountains), North Macedonia, and central Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is also present in the Accursed Mountains of Albania and Montenegro, in the mountains of eastern Albania, and northern Greece (at 1300–2000m in northern Pindus and mountains of Greek Macedonia: Varnous, Vitsi, Pieria, Vermio, Piperitsa, Kajmakčalan and Tzena). It is grown decoratively (with several cultivars), and as a garden escapee it has become naturalised in isolated areas of Slovenia and Saxony. References coccineum Plants described in 1809
Ancarano (Marchigiano: ) is a town and comune in Teramo province in the Abruzzo region of eastern Italy. References Cities and towns in Abruzzo
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Ovince Saint Preux (born April 8, 1983) is a Haitian-American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division of the UFC. A professional competitor since 2008, Saint Preux has also formerly competed for Strikeforce, the XFC, and Shark Fights. He is known for his unorthodox fighting style, and has gained notability and notoriety for having won four fights using the rare Von Flue choke submission, leading to fans renaming it to the "Von Preux choke". Background Saint Preux was born in Immokalee, Florida, to Haitian immigrant parents. He attended Immokalee High School in Immokalee, Florida, where he wrestled, played defensive end for the football team, and ran track. As a wrestler, he compiled a record of 26–1, and was the state's 1A runner-up in his weight class. During his senior year in football, he registered 75 tackles, including a school-record 18 sacks, and was named All-State. In track, he competed in the 110-meter hurdles, the 300-meter hurdles, the discus throw, and the 4x400 relay. Saint Preux played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers from 2001 to 2004. After redshirting in 2001, he played primarily as a reserve at both defensive end and linebacker. He earned varsity letters in 2002 and 2004, appearing in seventeen games during his college career. He graduated in 2004 with a degree in sociology, and began to train in kickboxing and submission grappling. After two unsuccessful attempts at professional football, Saint Preux gave up the sport and began to take an interest in martial arts as a form of training. Saint Preux, who currently trains at Knoxville Martial Arts Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee, began to fight professionally at the suggestion of his coach. Saint Preux attributes his confidence in the ring to his membership in Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Mixed martial arts career Early career Saint Preux compiled an undefeated amateur MMA record of 5–0 before making his professional MMA debut at VFC 1 against Rodney Wallace, which he lost by decision. In his second MMA match, he suffered another decision loss. His next match came against Robert Turner which he won by a brutal head kick at XFC 7: School of Hard Knox. Saint Preux was a runner-up for Inside MMA's Submission of The Year for 2009 with a calf slicer against Ombey Mobley, but was beaten by Toby Imada's reverse triangle. Strikeforce In June 2010, Saint Preux signed a multi-fight deal with Strikeforce. His debut match came against Chris Hawk at Strikeforce: Nashville, which he won due to TKO (punches) in the first round. After knocking out UFC veteran Jason Day in eight seconds outside the Strikeforce organization, he returned to fight Antwain Britt in his second Strikeforce fight on a ShoMMA Strikeforce Challengers event. He won by unanimous decision. Saint Preux returned to action less than a month after his win over Britt to fight UFC and Strikeforce veteran Benji Radach on the main card of Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II. Saint Preux defeated Radach via unanimous decision. Saint Preux competed in his third Strikeforce fight in less than seven weeks and faced Abongo Humphrey on January 7, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine. He won the fight via unanimous decision. This three-fight series over a seven-week period marked the only time a Strikeforce fighter competed on three successive shows. Saint Preux faced Joe Cason on July 22, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III. He won the fight via submission to strikes in the first round. In his post-fight interview, Saint Preux asked for either Renato Sobral or Gegard Mousasi as his next opponent. Saint Preux next fought Gegard Mousasi on December 17, 2011, at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Saint Preux fought T. J. Cook on August 18, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman. He won the fight via third-round knockout with a punch. Saint Preux compiled a record of 5–1 within the promotion. Ultimate Fighting Championship 2013 In January 2013, the Strikeforce organization was closed by its parent company Zuffa with a majority of the Strikeforce fighters being brought over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. For his UFC debut, Saint Preux faced fellow promotional newcomer Gian Villante on April 27, 2013, at UFC 159. The fight ended in unusual fashion as Saint Preux accidentally poked Villante in the right eye with his thumb and referee Kevin Mulhall immediately called an end to the fight after asking Villante if he could see. As a result of the injury, the fight went to the judges' scorecards and Saint Preux won a majority technical decision. For his second bout with the promotion, Saint Preux faced Cody Donovan on August 17, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 26. He won the fight via knockout at 2:07 in the first round. 2014 Saint Preux was briefly linked to a bout against Thiago Silva on January 15, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 35. However, Silva pulled out of the bout less than 24 hours after the announcement. The match against Silva was rescheduled for March 15, 2014 at UFC 171. However, the rescheduled bout was cancelled on February 7, 2014, after Silva was arrested by Florida police on attempted murder charges. Saint Preux instead fought Nikita Krylov at the event, winning in the first round with a Von Flue choke. The rare submission win also earned Saint Preux his first Performance of the Night bonus award. For his fourth fight, Saint Preux faced Ryan Jimmo on June 14, 2014, at UFC 174. He won the fight in the second round when Jimmo verbally submitted due to a broken arm as a result of blocking one of Saint Preux's kicks. Saint Preux faced Ryan Bader on August 16, 2014, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 47. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Saint Preux was expected to face Rafael Cavalcante on November 8, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 56. However, Cavalcante pulled out of the bout citing injury and was replaced by Francimar Barroso. However, on October 29, it was announced that Saint Preux would step up to replace an injured Jimi Manuwa in the main event against Maurício Rua. Despite being the underdog and fighting in Rua's home country of Brazil, Saint Preux won the fight via knockout just 34 seconds into the first round. Shogun's loss to Saint Preux was the fastest defeat of his professional career. The win also earned Saint Preux his second Performance of the Night bonus award. 2015 Saint Preux faced Patrick Cummins on April 18, 2015, at UFC on Fox 15. He won the fight via knockout in the first round. Saint Preux faced Glover Teixeira on August 8, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 73. He lost the back-and-forth fight by submission in the third round. Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night honors. 2016 Saint Preux next faced Rafael Cavalcante on February 6, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 82. Despite Preux injuring his ankle in the first round, he won the fight by unanimous decision. Saint Preux was tabbed as a short notice injury replacement to face Jon Jones for the interim light heavyweight title on April 23, 2016, at UFC 197 filling in for Daniel Cormier. Saint Preux lost via unanimous decision. Saint Preux's coach revealed that Saint Preux's arm was broken in the second round. Saint Preux faced Jimi Manuwa on October 8, 2016, at UFC 204. He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. 2017 Saint Preux was expected to face Jan Błachowicz on February 4, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 104. However, Błachowicz was pulled from the fight in mid-January and replaced by promotional newcomer Volkan Oezdemir. Saint Preux lost the fight via split decision. 14 of 16 MMA media outlets scored the fight for Saint Preux. Saint Preux faced Marcos Rogério de Lima on April 22, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 108. He defeated Lima due to a Von Flue choke submission in the second round. With this win, Saint Preux is the only fighter to successfully win via Von Flue choke twice in the UFC. A rematch with Maurício Rua was expected to take place on September 23, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 117. The bout was changed after Rua suffered an injury and was promptly replaced with Yushin Okami. Saint Preux won the fight via Von Flue choke in the first round, marking his third win via this submission. This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus. Saint Preux stepped in to replace Patrick Cummins in a fight against Corey Anderson on November 4, 2017, at UFC 217. After winning the first round by landing the more effective strikes and rocking Anderson in the final seconds and losing the second round due to Anderson's wrestling, Saint Preux won the fight via a head kick knockout in the opening minute of the third round. This win earned him a $25,000 Performance of the Night bonus award. 2018 Saint Preux was expected to face Ilir Latifi on January 27, 2018, at UFC on Fox 27. However, Latifi was injured during a training session and he was forced to pull out from the bout. As a result, the bout was cancelled. The pair was rebooked and the bout took place on February 24, 2018, at UFC on Fox 28. Saint Preux lost the fight via technical submission in the first round. Saint Preux faced Tyson Pedro on June 23, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 132. He won the fight via submission in the first round. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. Saint Preux faced Dominick Reyes on October 6, 2018, at UFC 229. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. 2019 Saint Preux was expected to face Misha Cirkunov on March 2, 2019, at UFC 235. However, on February 11, it was announced that Saint Preux suffered an injury and was pulled from the fight. He was replaced by Johnny Walker. Saint Preux faced Nikita Krylov in a rematch on April 13, 2019, at UFC 236. He lost the fight via a submission due to a rear-naked choke in round two. Saint Preux faced Michał Oleksiejczuk on September 28, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 18. He won the fight via submission due to a Von Flue choke in the second round; thereby extended his ending with this submission to a record four wins. The win also earned Saint Preux his sixth Performance of the Night bonus award. Saint Preux was briefly liked to face Ryan Spann on February 8, 2020, at UFC 247. However, promotion matchmakers elected to go in another direction and the pairing was scrapped from the event. Saint Preux was suspended for three months by USADA for tested positive for Ostarine and S-23, the family of selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs), where the prohibited subsistence was found from a tainted supplement. The suspension retroactive from October 25, 2019, and he was eligible to fight again on January 25, 2020. 2020 Saint Preux was expected to face Shamil Gamzatov on April 25, 2020. However, Gamzatov was forced to pull from the event due to COVID-19 pandemic travel restriction, and Saint Preux was pulled from the event and was scheduled to meet Ion Cuțelaba at the event. However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed to a future date. On April 24, 2020, it was revealed that the fight against Cuțelaba was cancelled due to Cuțelaba not being allowed to leave his home country of Moldova due to a pandemic travel ban. Saint Preux moved up to the heavyweight division and faced Ben Rothwell at the UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira on May 13, 2020. He lost the fight via split decision. Saint Preux was scheduled to face Shamil Gamzatov on April 25, 2020. However, Gamzatov was forced to pull from the event due to COVID-19 pandemic travel restriction The match was rescheduled on August 22, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 15. However, for unknown reason, Gamzatov was pulled from the bout and he was replaced by Alonzo Menifield. Just hours before the event was scheduled to begin, it was announced that the bout was canceled due to Saint Preux testing positive for COVID-19. The bout eventually took place on September 5, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 176. Saint Preux won the fight via knockout in the second round. This win earned him a Performance of the Night award. Saint Preux faced Jamahal Hill on December 5, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 19. At the weigh-ins, he weighed in at 207.5 pounds, one and a half pounds over the light heavyweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and Saint Preux was fined 20% of his individual purse, which went to his opponent Hill. He lost the fight via second-round TKO. 2021 Saint Preux was scheduled to face Maxim Grishin on June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 190. However, Grishin withdrew from the bout due to visa issues and was replaced by Tanner Boser in a heavyweight bout. In the second round, Saint Preux secured a takedown, but Boser appeared to use the fence in order to assist himself back to his feet, with the referee giving him a warning. However, Saint Preux lost the fight by knockout moments later. Saint Preux later announced that he would be appealing the loss in hopes of overturning it to a no contest. Saint Preux was scheduled to face Philipe Lins on November 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 197. However Saint Preux withdrew from the fight for undisclosed reasons and the bout was cancelled. 2022 Saint Preux had a rematch against Maurício Rua on May 7, at UFC 274. He won the fight via split decision. Saint Preux was scheduled to face Alexander Gustafsson on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282. However, Gustafsson withdrew due to undisclosed reason and was briefly replaced by Philipe Lins. In turn, Lins withdrew from the bout due to an undisclosed reason and was replaced by UFC newcomer Antonio Trocoli. However, Trocoli withdrew due to visa issues. As a result, Saint Preux was pulled from the card as well due to the promotion being unable to find another replacement. 2023 The match between Saint Preux and Philipe Lins was rescheduled on February 18, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 219. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. Saint Preux was scheduled to face Ion Cuțelaba on August 5, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 50. However, the bout was cancelled on July 20 for unknown reasons. Saint Preux is suspended for six months by USADA for tested positive for Dehydroandrosterone, from tainted supplements, starting from June 17, June 2023, and he is eligible to fight again on December 17, 2023. Championships and achievements Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Seven times) Tied (Donald Cerrone & Conor McGregor) for third most Performance of the Night bonuses in UFC history (7) Fight of the Night (One time) Tied (Mauricio Rua & Jon Jones) for third most Post-Fight bonuses in UFC Light Heavyweight division history (8) Most Von Flue choke submissions in UFC history (4) Tied (Jon Jones & Misha Cirkunov) for third most submissions in UFC Light Heavyweight division history (5) Second most finishes in UFC Light Heavyweight division history (11) Tied (Maurício Rua) for most bouts in modern UFC Light Heavyweight division history (24) Fourth most wins in UFC Light Heavyweight division history (14) MMAJunkie.com 2015 April Knockout of the Month 2019 September Submission of the Month King of The Cage KOTC Amateur Light Heavyweight Tournament Champion Mixed martial arts record \|- \|Loss \|align=center\|26–17 \|Philipe Lins \|KO (punches) \|UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield \| \|align=center\|1 \|align=center\|0:49 \|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States \| \|- \|Win \|align=center\|26–16 \|Maurício Rua \|Decision (split) \|UFC 274 \| \|align=center\|3 \|align=center\|5:00 \|Phoenix, Arizona, United States \| \|- \|Loss \|align=center\|25–16 \|Tanner Boser \|KO (punches) \|UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov \| \|align=center\|2 \|align=center\|2:31 \|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States \| \|- \|Loss \|align=center\|25–15 \|Jamahal Hill \|TKO (punches) \|UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori \| \|align=center\|2 \|align=center\|3:37 \|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States \| \|- \|Win \|align=center\|25–14 \|Alonzo Menifield \|KO (punch) \|UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai \| \|align=center\|2 \|align=center\|4:07 \|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States \| \|- \|Loss \|align=center\|24–14 \|Ben Rothwell \|Decision (split) \|UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira \| \|align=center\|3 \|align=center\|5:00 \|Jacksonville, Florida, United States \| \|- \|Win \|align=center\|24–13 \|Michał Oleksiejczuk \|Submission (shoulder choke) \|UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier \| \|align=center\|2 \|align=center\|2:46 \|Copenhagen, Denmark \| \|- \|Loss \|align=center\|23–13 \|Nikita Krylov \|Submission (rear-naked choke) \|UFC 236 \| \|align=center\|2 \|align=center\|2:31 \|Atlanta, Georgia, United States \| \|- \|Loss \|align=center\|23–12 \|Dominick Reyes \|Decision (unanimous) \|UFC 229 \| \|align=center\|3 \|align=center\|5:00 \|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States \| \|- \|Win \|align=center\|23–11 \|Tyson Pedro \|Submission (straight armbar) \|UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards \| \|align=center\|1 \|align=center\|2:54 \|Kallang, Singapore \| \|- \|Loss \|align=center\|22–11 \|Ilir Latifi \|Submission (guillotine choke) \|UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens \| \|align=center\|1 \|align=center\|3:48 \|Orlando, Florida, United States \| \|- \|Win \|align=center\|22–10 \|Corey Anderson \|KO (head kick) \|UFC 217 \| \|align=center\|3 \|align=center\|1:25 \|New York City, New York, United States \| \|- \|Win \|align=center\|21–10 \|Yushin Okami \|Technical Submission (shoulder choke) \|UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami \| \|align=center\|1 \|align=center\|1:50 \|Saitama, Japan \| \|- \|Win \|align=center\|20–10 \|Marcos Rogério de Lima \|Submission (shoulder choke) \|UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov \| \|align=center\|2 \|align=center\|2:11 \|Nashville, Tennessee, United States \| \|- \|Loss \|align=center\|19–10 \|Volkan Oezdemir \|Decision (split) \|UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie \| \|align=center\|3 \|align=center\|5:00 \|Houston, Texas, United States \| \|- \|Loss \|align=center\|19–9 \|Jimi Manuwa \|KO (punches) \|UFC 204 \| \|align=center\|2 \|align=center\|2:38 \|Manchester, England \| \|- \|Loss \|align=center\|19–8 \|Jon Jones \|Decision (unanimous) \|UFC 197 \| \|align=center\|5 \|align=center\|5:00 \|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States \| \|- \|Win \|align=center\|19–7 \|Rafael Cavalcante \|Decision (unanimous) \|UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson \| \|align=center\|3 \|align=center\|5:00 \|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States \| \|- \| Loss \| align=center\| 18–7 \| Glover Teixeira \| Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) \| UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux \| \| align=center\| 3 \| align=center\| 3:10 \| Nashville, Tennessee, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 18–6 \| Patrick Cummins \| KO (punches) \| UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 4:54 \| Newark, New Jersey, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 17–6 \| Maurício Rua \| KO (punches) \| UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 0:34 \| Uberlândia, Brazil \| \|- \| Loss \| align=center\| 16–6 \| Ryan Bader \| Decision (unanimous) \| UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Saint Preux \| \| align=center\| 5 \| align=center\| 5:00 \| Bangor, Maine, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 16–5 \| Ryan Jimmo \| Submission (kimura) \| UFC 174 \| \| align=center\| 2 \| align=center\| 2:10 \| Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 15–5 \| Nikita Krylov \| Technical Submission (shoulder choke) \| UFC 171 \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 1:29 \| Dallas, Texas, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 14–5 \| Cody Donovan \| KO (punches) \| UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 2:07 \| Boston, Massachusetts, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 13–5 \| Gian Villante \| Technical Decision (majority) \| UFC 159 \| \| align=center\| 3 \| align=center\| 0:33 \| Newark, New Jersey, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 12–5 \| T.J. Cook \| KO (punch) \| Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman \| \| align=center\| 3 \| align=center\| 0:20 \| San Diego, California, United States \| \|- \| Loss \| align=center\| 11–5 \| Gegard Mousasi \| Decision (unanimous) \| Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal \| \| align=center\| 3 \| align=center\| 5:00 \| San Diego, California, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 11–4 \| Joe Cason \| TKO (submission to punches) \| Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 1:12 \| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 10–4 \| Ron Humphrey \| Decision (unanimous) \| Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine \| \| align=center\| 3 \| align=center\| 5:00 \| Nashville, Tennessee, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 9–4 \| Benji Radach \| Decision (unanimous) \| Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II \| \| align=center\| 3 \| align=center\| 5:00 \| St. Louis, Missouri, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 8–4 \| Antwain Britt \| Decision (unanimous) \| Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro \| \| align=center\| 3 \| align=center\| 5:00 \| Jackson, Mississippi, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 7–4 \| Jason Day \| KO (punch) \| EFC 5: Summer Rumble \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 0:08 \| Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 6–4 \| Claudio Cunha Godoy \| TKO (arm injury) \| Washington Combat: Battle of the Legends \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 5:00 \| Washington, D.C., United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 5–4 \| Chris Hawk \| TKO (punches) \| Strikeforce: Nashville \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 0:47 \| Nashville, Tennessee, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 4–4 \| Brett Chism \| TKO (punches) \| GTO Cage Fights \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 1:15 \| Griffin, Georgia, United States \| \|- \| Loss \| align=center\| 3–4 \| Virgil Zwicker \| TKO (punches) \| Top Combat Championship 1 \| \| align=center\| 2 \| align=center\| 0:46 \| San Juan, Puerto Rico \| \|- \| Loss \| align=center\| 3–3 \| Nik Fekete \| Decision (unanimous) \| VFC: A Night of Vengeance \| \| align=center\| 2 \| align=center\| 5:00 \| Oranjestad, Aruba \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 3–2 \| Jonathan Smith \| Submission (rear-naked choke) \| VFC: A Night of Vengeance \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 0:46 \| Oranjestad, Aruba \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 2–2 \| Ombey Mobley \| Submission (calf slicer) \| XFC 8 \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 2:36 \| Knoxville, Tennessee, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 1–2 \| Robert Turner \| KO (head kick) \| XFC 7 \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 2:36 \| Knoxville, Tennessee, United States \| \|- \| Loss \| align=center\| 0–2 \| Ray Lizama \| Decision (unanimous) \| Shark Fights 2 \| \| align=center\| 3 \| align=center\| 3:00 \| Amarillo, Texas, United States \| \|- \| Loss \| align=center\| 0–1 \| Rodney Wallace \| Decision (unanimous) \| VFC 1 \| \| align=center\| 3 \| align=center\| 5:00 \| Concord, North Carolina, United States \| \|- Mixed martial arts amateur record \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 5–0 \| Todd Smart \| KO (punches) \| KOTC: Reckless \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 1:28 \| Greenville, Mississippi, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 4–0 \| Mike Cormier \| Submission (rear-naked choke) \| KOTC: Reckless \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 2:59 \| Greenville, Mississippi, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 3–0 \| Joe Miller \| KO \| Warrior FC 77 \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 1:03 \| Monticello, Kentucky, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 2–0 \| Chris Stanton \| TKO (punches) \| Mixed Martial Arts in the Valley 8 \| \| align=center\| 1 \| align=center\| 2:07 \| Cherokee, North Carolina, United States \| \|- \| Win \| align=center\| 1–0 \| Daniel Crockett \| Decision (unanimous) \| Crossing the Line V \| \| align=center\| 3 \| align=center\| 3:00 \| Bristol, Virginia, United States \| \|- Pay-per-view bouts See also List of current UFC fighters List of male mixed martial artists References External links UFC profile Living people 1983 births People from Immokalee, Florida Sportspeople from Knoxville, Tennessee American male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists from Tennessee Light heavyweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing kickboxing Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu American sportspeople of Haitian descent University of Tennessee alumni Tennessee Volunteers football players Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters American male sport wrestlers Amateur wrestlers American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Reuben Grice (1886–1967) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger. References 1886 births 1967 deaths People from Ruddington Footballers from Nottinghamshire English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Notts County F.C. players Rotherham County F.C. players Burnley F.C. players English Football League players
Fermanagh was a kingdom of Gaelic Ireland, associated geographically with present-day County Fermanagh. Fermanagh may also refer to: County Fermanagh, one of the six counties of Northern Ireland County Fermanagh (Parliament of Ireland constituency) until 1800 Fermanagh (UK Parliament constituency) 1801–85 Fermanagh GAA, intercounty tem Fermanagh District Council, one of the 26 district councils of Northern Ireland, covering a slightly larger area than the county Fermanagh Township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania, USA Viscount Fermanagh junior title of Earl Verney Baron Fermanagh junior title of Earl Erne
KWAV (96.9 FM "K-Wave 96.9") is a commercial radio station in Monterey, California, broadcasting to the Salinas - Monterey - Santa Cruz region of Central California. It is owned by Stephens Media Group and it broadcasts an adult contemporary radio format. For much of November and December, it switches to Christmas music. The radio studios and offices are on Garden Court in Monterey. In the evening, KWAV carries the nationally syndicated Delilah call-in and request show. KWAV has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 18,000 watts. The transmitter is located on Rana Creek Road, atop Mount Toro, in Carmel Valley, California. KWAV is a Class B FM station with a higher power than would be granted under the present U.S. Federal Communications Commission rules. It is often referred as a "Superpower" Grandfathered Class B. History On October 14, 1961, the station signed on as KHFR. The call sign stood for "Ken's Hi Fi Radio". From 1966 to 1968, the station held the KMBY-FM call sign, as a sister station to KMBY (1240 AM). Beginning in 1969, the station's call sign became KWAV. It aired a easy listening format, which evolved into the AC format in the first quarter of the 1980s. In the mid-1990s, KWAV's slogan was "Today's Hits, Yesterday's Favorites." The Adult Contemporary music mix was upbeat, featuring an R&B-leaning playlist with Cher, Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Paula Abdul, The Pointer Sisters, Vanessa Williams, Brian McKnight, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Smokey Robinson, Timmy T, Stevie B, Expose, and Ace of Base as core artists. Other core artists included Amy Grant, Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, Sting, Michael Bolton, Billy Joel, Richard Marx, Paul Young, Restless Heart, Don Hensley, Foreigner, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Hornsby, Huey Lewis, Heart, Roxette, Basia, and Swingout Sister. Also included were numerous pop/alternative crossover tracks by Melissa Etheridge, Duran Duran, Carrie Underwood, Lisa Loeb, Hootie & The Blowfish, Meatloaf, and Dionne Farris. By early 1996, the music mix became very upbeat - almost Hot Adult Contemporary in nature - and included songs by Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and The Cranberries. In February 1996, the station revamped its image, becoming "Soft Rock Favorites" and flipped to Soft AC, which is workplace-oriented. In March 1999, the station dropped its "Love Songs Til Midnight" all-request call-in program in favor of the nationally syndicated Delilah program. "LSTM" host Candy James subsequently moved to middays. From 2000 to 2005, the station's music mix included numerous R&B oldies by Al Green, The Supremes, The Spinners, and The Four Tops. In 2003, local TV personality Barry Brown and Karen Hamilton joined as hosts of the morning program (5:30 to 9:00). In 2005, the station shifted its playlist to include fewer oldies and more of the upbeat 1980s and 1990s R&B-leaning tracks it used to play in the mid-1990s. The station also began adding 1970s-era R&B/disco tracks by artists such as Earth Wind & Fire, Diana Ross, Gloria Gaynor, and The Beegees. The branding remains "Soft Rock Favorites." In 2007, the station began to broadcast in HD Radio. Its HD3 digital subchannel rebroadcasts the Internet radio station smoothjazz.com. In 2014, owner Buckley Broadcasting sold KWAV to Mapleton Communications. The deal, at a purchase price of $2.15 million, was completed on September 5, 2014. On July 1, 2019, Mapleton Communications announced its intent to sell its remaining 37 stations to Stephens Media Group. Stephens began operating the station that same day. The sale was consummated on September 30, 2019. 1983 studio shooting On October 21, 1983, Sandy Shore, the disc jockey for KWAV, was set to play "Who Can It Be Now?" by Men At Work after finishing off Cliff Richard's "Never Say Die (Give a Little Bit More)", until the station immediately went off the air for three hours after a man with a 12-gauge shotgun entered the KWAV building and fired 58 shots into the studio equipment, destroying the station's equipment and the Cliff Richard record, causing an estimate $200,000 in damage. The suspect was identified as 41-year-old Norbert Shenk, a resident of Scotts Valley, California, just outside Santa Cruz. Nobody was reported killed or injured, as Shore thought that Norbert was going to kill himself. In court, Norbert entered no plea when he was arraigned for felony charges of vandalism, burglary, and discharging a firearm at a public place a day after the shooting. Monterey Police according to Radio & Records said that Norbert had broken into KWAV's studio during early morning hours in order to avoid hurting anyone. Norbert was ordered to undergo psychiatric tests while being held in jail in lieu of a $100,000 bail. In January of 1984, court reconvened and the judge ruled that Norbert was deemed mentally unfit. He was then transported to Atascadero State Hospital in Atascadero for treatment. Former DJs Vic Johnson, Bob March, Teddy Greene, Michael Redding, Jerry Connelly, John Van Camp, Dean Knox, Greg Dean, Jeff Powers, Dennis Miller, Bo Woods, Alan Richmond, Sandy Shore, John Garabo, Gary Russell, Sebastian Thomas, Debi McCallister (now at KQFC in Boise, Idaho), Jack Peterson, Jane Grigsby (Jane Holladay) and the team of Barry Brown, Jay Peterson and Karen Hamilton. Afternoon drive and Production Director Gary Summers. References External links Official Website FCC History Cards for KWAV WAV Mainstream adult contemporary radio stations in the United States Radio stations established in 1961 1961 establishments in California
Calliteara albibasalis is a moth of the family Erebidae first described by William Jacob Holland in 1893. It is found in Gabon. References Endemic fauna of Gabon Moths described in 1893 Lymantriinae Fauna of Gabon Moths of Africa
Lords Beach is a suburban beach along the River Derwent in Sandy Bay, Hobart, Tasmania. The north-east facing beach has views of Wrest Point Hotel Casino, Nutgrove Beach and the City of Clarence on the eastern shore. Containing several raised jetties and covered piers, Lords Beach neighbours Red Chapel Beach to the west and Dunkley’s Point on the east. History Named for James Lord, a convict landowner, who lends his name both to the beach and to Lord Street, Sandy Bay. Lords Beach was once a continuous single beach encompassing neighbouring Red Chapel Beach, Nutgrove Beach and Long Beach. However due to development and erosion of the smalls cliffs on its foreshore, it has become greatly separated from the other beaches. There are several covered jetties located along the beach which store boats, capable of mooring offshore in waters as deep as . Marine life Caused by microscopic plankton, a bioluminescence phenomenon intermittently occurs in the beach's waters in the evening. Environment Lords Beach has been greatly forfeited by manmade seawalls in response to harrowing natural elements including strong currents, swells, rain and winds, as well as ecological problems such as erosion from foot traffic and traffic-induced vibrations from vehicles along Sandy Bay Road. The beach has been greatly reduced to a strip of sand, placed between the Wrest Point seawall, and seawall along Sandy Bay Road. Waves ranging between create a steep beach scape appearance. Access Lords Beach is a 45 minute walk from the Hobart City Centre, or a short metro bus ride along Sandy Bay Road. Gallery References Beaches of Tasmania
Jonah Birir (born December 27, 1971, in Eldama Ravine, Koibatek) is a former Kenyan middle-distance runner. In 1988 he won the World Junior Championships held in Sudbury, Canada, over 800 metres, and at the 1990 World Junior Championships he won a silver medal in a personal best time of 1:46.61. He then concentrated on the 1500 metres distance, finishing fifth in the 1992 Summer Olympics final in Barcelona. The final was won by Fermín Cacho of Spain. The same year Birir finished second at the IAAF World Cup. His personal best was 3:33.86 seconds, achieved during the Zürich meet in 1993. External links 1971 births Living people People from Baringo County Sportspeople from Rift Valley Province Kenyan male middle-distance runners Kenyan male cross country runners Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Kenya Olympic male middle-distance runners
Prunus crassifolia is species of Prunus native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Some authorities consider it a synonym of Prunus africana. References crassifolia Endemic flora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Trees of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Plants described in 1965
First West Yorkshire operates both local and regional bus services in West Yorkshire, England. It is a subsidiary of the FirstGroup, and is made up of three sub-division brands: First Bradford, First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield and First Leeds. History In April 1974, West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive was formed, with the municipal fleets of Bradford, Calderdale, Halifax, Huddersfield and Leeds combined. Services were branded under the MetroBus brand, with a cream and verona green livery adopted. To comply with the Transport Act 1985, West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive bus operations were transferred to a separate legal entity – rebranded as Yorkshire Rider. The livery changed to a bright green and cream livery with a stylised "YR" logo, plus the name "Yorkshire Rider", with an area on the logo that incorporated the town in which the garage for that bus was located. In October 1988, Yorkshire Rider was sold in a management buyout. In August 1989, Yorkshire Rider purchased the West Yorkshire Road Car Company, a former National Bus Company subsidiary who operated services in Bradford, Leeds and Otley, from AJS Holdings. The 'West Yorkshire' trading name was retained by Yorkshire Rider for nearly a year following the takeover, after which it was removed in a restructuring of former WYRCC operations. In April 1994, Yorkshire Rider was sold to Badgerline for £38 million. Badgerline and its subsidiaries were later merged with the GRT Group in April 1995 to form the FirstGroup. In September 1995, Yorkshire Rider was split into four separate divisions: Bradford Traveller, Calderline, Kingfisher Huddersfield and Leeds City Link. However in February 1998, all these were respectively renamed First Bradford, First Calderdale, First Huddersfield and First Leeds as part of the rollout of the FirstGroup brand. During the early 2000s, several were merged. First Quickstep were based at the same Kirkstall Road depot as First Leeds but as a separate entity running several services around the Leeds area until it was merged into First Leeds' operation, while First Calderdale and First Huddersfield merged in 2003 to form First Calderdale & Huddersfield. In July 2005, First Leeds purchased Morley-based Black Prince Buses. The family-run independent's last buses left service on 31 July, with First taking on most of Black Prince's services from 1 August. On 18 May 2008, the company's Kirkstall Road depot, first opened in 1897, was closed after 111 years of service. Staff and operations were subsequently moved to a new depot at Hunslet. Named Hunslet Park, the new depot was opened with a capacity of 200 buses with room for additional expansion. In 2009, the management of the three FirstGroup sub-divisions in West Yorkshire, as well as First York were centralised, creating First West Yorkshire. First's Todmorden outstation was partially demolished in 2015, converting the site into an open-air yard housing 24 vehicles. The operations of First West Yorkshire and First York are to be remerged into a First North and West Yorkshire business unit on 1 October 2022, with current Managing Director Paul Matthews temporarily overseeing operations of the new business unit until a new Managing Director can be recruited. This is part of major changes to the FirstGroup's senior management, which will see the merger of First's ten regional bus operations across the United Kingdom into six business units. Operations As of June 2022, excluding First York, the company operates from five depots in the region: Bradford, Bramley, Halifax, Huddersfield and Hunslet. The company also maintains an open-air outstation in Todmorden. Leeds First Leeds operate buses in the city of Leeds and surrounding areas from the Bramley and Hunslet Park depots, the latter replacing the former Kirkstall Road site in 2008. First's Leeds services were rebranded to LeedsCity in early 2018, with First's standard fleet livery replaced with a predominantly green livery, of which was first applied to over 120 new Wright StreetDecks delivered between 2018 and 2022. Since 2019, it is also rolled out to pre-existing fleet vehicles. In 2020, nine Yutong E10s, the first zero-emissions buses in West Yorkshire, entered service. This is to be followed by 32 Electroliner battery electric buses produced by Wrightbus, arriving in 2024. In partnership with Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority, First Leeds also operates a network of park and ride bus services in the city. As of June 2022, there are three sites at Elland Road, Temple Green and Stourton, numbered P&R1-3 respectively. The network first went into operation in June 2014 with the early opening of the Elland Road site for the Grand Départ of the 2014 Tour de France, followed by a full opening later that month. A second site at Temple Green was opened in 2017, and a third site powered by self-sustainable solar panels was opened in Stourton in 2021. The network is operated by a fleet of hybrid electric Wright StreetDeck HEV and battery electric Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV double-deck vehicles branded in dedicated liveries. Bradford First Bradford operate buses in Bradford and surrounding areas. Bradford's flagship services are the Leeds to Bradford 72 and express X6 services, which run via Bowling Back Lane depot. However, the 72 route was run by Bramley depot until 2019. In 2012, refurbished former ftr Wright StreetCar articulated buses operated route 72. These were withdrawn in July 2016 and replaced by a fleet of double-deck Wright StreetDeck vehicles delivered in both the standard Olympia livery for route 72 and a route-branded dark blue and gold livery for the X6. Route 72 was initially operated by First Leeds but is now operated by First Bradford. These StreetDecks have since been replaced by a newer batch in a 2-tone blue livery as shown in the adjacent photo, cascading the older StreetDecks to city routes. In March 2022, ahead of the start of Bradford's Clean Air Zone later that year, First Bradford launched the City of Bradford branding, which was first applied to 28 new Wright StreetDecks delivered for service on the X6, 72 and X11, replacing older StreetDecks. Other buses at Bowling Back Lane were repainted into the City of Bradford livery, This was followed by 11 new City of Bradford-branded Wright StreetLites entering service in the summer, whilst a rollout of the new two-tone blue livery is currently underway for pre-existing fleet vehicles based at Bradford depot. Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield is an amalgamation of the First Halifax and First Huddersfield operations, running services in their respective towns as well as the Calder Valley region. Until recently, some buses in Halifax and Huddersfield were branded for the Holme Valley Connection, Calder Connect, Red Arrow and Zest networks respectively, with refurbished buses receiving free WiFi and an improvement in bus frequency. In 2018, the HD Connect network was launched in Huddersfield, with buses for services 370, 371 and 372 receiving new blue-front branding, live service tracking and ticket machines with contactless payment. The HD Connect network has expanded on these services since. First Halifax initially opted for the HX Connect livery, with a darker blue front, but it was soon scrapped and replaced by the New 2022 Standard Olympia 2 livery. Fleet As of July 2017, the fleet consisted of 882 buses. With buses mostly from Wright plus buses from Alexander Dennis and midi buses from Fiat for the First Leeds/West Yorkshire Metro's East Leeds Flexibus. FTR and Hyperlink In 2006, following the introduction of the service in York, which had been beset by problems, Leeds was chosen to be the second First operation to launch an FTR (stylised ftr) service. 17 articulated Wright StreetCars were initially acquired for the service, which was officially launched in August 2007 following the alteration of bus lanes, road layouts and the construction of raised kerbs at bus stops. The FTR StreetCars operated on the 4 service serving Pudsey, central Leeds and Seacroft until 2012, when they were redeployed and refurbished alongside ex-York StreetCars to operate on the Leeds-Bradford Hyperlink route 72; these were finally withdrawn in 2016 and replaced with new StreetDecks. References External links First West Yorkshire Limited on Companies House First Bradford, First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield and First Leeds website FirstGroup bus operators in England Bus operators in West Yorkshire
Soteira may refer to: Soteira (comics), a Morlocks (comics) character. Soteira (Greek), sometimes Soteria, the female form of the Greek word Soter meaning a savior or deliverer.
The 53rd Fighter Squadron "Warhawks" () is a squadron of the Romanian Air Force, first formed on 1 June 1940, then reactivated on 29 September 2016. The squadron currently operates the F-16AM/BM fighter aircraft. History 1940 - 1941 On 1 June 1940, (7th Fighter Group) was activated within the (1st Fighter Flotilla), with the base on the Pipera airfield, near Bucharest. The group consisted of the 53rd Squadron (equipped with the Hawker Hurricane) and 57th Squadron (equipped with Messerschmitt Bf-109E-3). The 7th Fighter Group, at that time, was the best equipped Romanian Air Force unit. The first deployment of 7th Group, took place on 11 June 1940, on the airfield of Florești. After Romania joined the Axis in the autumn of 1940, a German military mission arrived in the country. It included a German fighter group (I./JG 28), which started to fly training missions with the pilots of the 7th Fighter Group. On 10 October 1940, the 53rd Squadron moved to the Câmpia Turzii aerodrome, where it remained until 5 November. In November 1940, the instruction courses of the Romanian pilots with the Germans started on the Pipera airfield. On 18 January 1941, the squadron was transferred to (5th Fighter Group), being moved to Constanța, on the Mamaia airfield. On 21 June 1941, one day before the start of the campaign, the 53rd Squadron was redeployed on the Buzău aerodrome, from where it was to accompany the Romanian bombers. However, a pilot of the 53rd Squadron remained on the Mamaia aerodrome, Lieutenant Horia Agarici, whose plane was under repair. In the hangars from Mamaia there was a second Hurricane, also under repair. The latter, having problems with engine overheating and could not be used in flight for long periods. On 22 June 1941, the 53rd Squadron accompanied 10 PZL.37 Łoś bombers that attacked the airfield of Cetatea Albă. The pilots of the squadron managed to shoot down 4 enemy aircraft, with the loss of 2 bombers to ground fire. A day later Constanța was attacked by Ilyushin DB-3 bombers. After the first wave of bombers managed to hit the port, Lt. Horia Agarici took off in the Hurricane with the engine overheating problems and managed to shoot down 3 bombers of the second wave before having to disengage in order to avoid destroying his engine. The same day, the squadron returned to Mamaia, and managed to shoot down a further 2 DB-3s. The defense of Dobrogea continued. Lieutenant Constantin "Bâzu" Cantacuzino was credited with a probable victory on 2 July 1941. The 53rd Squadron was visited and congratulated by General Ion Antonescu for the 25 victories obtained in five days of effective fighting. In the first 10 days of fighting, the pilots of the squadron obtained 32 confirmed and 3 unconfirmed victories, with no losses. On 15 September 1941, a Hurricane patrol took off to accompany the airplane of Marshal Ion Antonescu, which was traveling to Nikolayev, where the funeral of General Eugen von Schobert, commander of the German 11th Army, was taking place. Once there, the Hurricane patrol flew over the funeral procession. The number of air victories at the end of 1941 was 52 aircraft, with a single loss in battle. 1942 - 1944 During 1942, the 53rd Squadron did not take part in further fighting on the Eastern Front. The squadron, which had been equipped with the Hawker Hurricane Mk. I, started converting to the IAR-80. Later it converted again to the Bf-109E, finally being equipped with Bf-109G fighters. The squadron left the 5th Fighter Group and was assigned to the joint German-Romanian unit I./JG 4 at Mizil, near Ploiești. The squadron was called 4./JG 4 by the Germans. During Operation Tidal Wave on 1 August 1943, the 53rd Squadron was credited with downing two B-24 bombers. In 1944, the squadron was integrated back into the 7th Fighter Group. On 19 April, the 7th Fighter Group (with the 53rd and 57th Squadrons) was transferred on the front in Moldavia, under the command of the 1st Air Corps. On 22 April they started to fly missions in the Târgu Frumos area. On 15 December 1944, the 53rd Squadron was disbanded, together with the 56th and 57th Squadrons and the command of the 1st Fighter Flotilla. 2016 - present The 53rd Fighter Squadron was reactivated on 29 September 2016, with the arrival of the first F-16s from Portugal. During 2017 the first pilots got their IOC meaning the unit could start taking part in NATO air patrolling missions. In 2018 tasks were further expanded to include the full variety of tasks the F-16 can perform. The squadron received its 17th F-16 on 25 March 2021. On 24 February 2022, the starting day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, two F-16s intercepted a Sukhoi Su-27 of the Ukrainian Air Force that was approaching Romanian airspace. The Su-27 was escorted to the 95th Air Base in Bacău. Four F-16s of the fighter squadron along with around 100 servicemen forming the "Carpathian Vipers" detachment, were deployed to the Šiauliai Air Base as part of the Baltic Air Policing mission on 31 March 2023. During their deployment from April to July, the Romanian fighters intercepted over 60 Russian aircraft in over 25 missions, the first of which happened on 7 April when two Romanian F-16s intercepted two Russian Sukhoi Su-27 Flankers flying in international airspace over the Baltic Sea. The detachment also participated in various multinational training exercises, including Air Defender 23. Bibliography Further reading See also List of Romanian Air Force units References Romanian Air Force Military history of Romania during World War II Military units and formations established in 1940
Chris Hubert (born May 8, 1993) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Fayetteville State University. Hubert was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2016. Professional career After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Hubert signed with the Arizona Cardinals on May 9, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was waived and was signed to the practice squad on September 12, 2016. On October 26, 2016, he was promoted from the practice squad to active roster. On January 3, 2017, Hubert signed a future contract with the Cardinals. On May 10, 2017, he was released by the Cardinals. He was re-signed on June 6, 2017. He was waived on September 2, 2017. References External links Fayetteville State University bio Arizona Cardinals bio 1993 births Living people Players of American football from Raleigh, North Carolina American football wide receivers Fayetteville State Broncos football players Arizona Cardinals players Players of American football from Cary, North Carolina
Deserticossus pullus is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in China (Xinjiang). The wingspan is about 33 mm. The forewings are greyish black with four to five black longitudinal stripes in the outer part. The hindwings are uniform dark. References Natural History Museum Lepidoptera generic names catalog Cossinae Moths described in 2006 Moths of Asia
Stuart Reddington (born 21 February 1978) is an English football coach and former professional footballer who is assistant manager of Lincoln United. He played as a defender and was notably contracted to Premier League side Chelsea, but failed to make a first team experience but spent time on loan with Kalmar FF and Mansfield Town. He then joined Mansfield permanently where he played in the Football League before moving into Non-League football with Burton Albion, Gainsborough Trinity, Grantham Town, Ruston Sports FC and Sleaford Town. He finished his career where he started, with Lincoln United, where he had four separate spells during his career. Playing career Reddington started his football career aged 19, playing for his local non league side Lincoln United. While playing for the club, he was scouted by Premiership giants Chelsea where he signed for the club at the start of the 1999–2000 season. The club at the time were managed by Gianluca Vialli. While at Stamford Bridge Vialli loaned Reddington out to Swedish club Kalmar FF. While in Sweden he scored four times in sixteen appearances. In 2001, Reddington signed for Mansfield Town following an initial loan spell at Field Mill. He remained at Mansfield until a year later when Nigel Clough signed him for Burton Albion also following a loan spell. Since leaving Burton in 2003, Reddington has played for Gainsborough Trinity, Grantham Town and his former club Lincoln United. Reddington announced his retirement from competitive football midway through the 2007–08 season while playing for Grantham. He signed for amateur side Ruston Sports at the start of the 2008–09 campaign, playing in the Lincolnshire League. At the start of the 2009–10 season, it was announced that Reddington would re-sign for Lincoln United. He returned to Ruston Sports before rejoining Lincoln United in October 2010 and debuting in the 0-0 FA Trophy draw at Northwich Victoria. In February 2015, he joined Sleaford Town on a month's loan but was sent off for two yellow cards in the club's 2–0 home defeat to Wisbech Town on 10 February. Coaching career In 2017 Reddington was appointed as assistant manager of Lincoln United, although he left the role in 2018 he was re-appointed in 2020. References External links 1978 births Living people Footballers from Lincoln, England English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Lincoln United F.C. players Chelsea F.C. players Kalmar FF players Mansfield Town F.C. players Burton Albion F.C. players Gainsborough Trinity F.C. players Grantham Town F.C. players Ruston Sports F.C. players Sleaford Town F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Northern Premier League players Expatriate men's footballers in Sweden
A phalera was a sculpted disk, usually made of gold, silver, bronze or glass, and worn on the breastplate during parades by Roman soldiers who had been awarded it as a kind of medal. Roman military units could also be awarded phalerae for distinguished conduct in action. These awards were often mounted on the staffs of the unit's standards. The term also refers to disks crafted by the continental Celts for religious and ornamental purposes, especially those used on equestrian gear. See also Roman military decorations and punishments Mirror armour – similar oriental armour References External links Roman Military Equipment – Military Awards and Decorations Military awards and decorations of ancient Rome
Cunningtonia longiventralis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa where it is found near rocky shores. It eats floating plankton. This species reaches a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. it is the only known member of its genus. The generic name honours the British zoologist and anthropologist William Alfred Cunnington (1877-1958), the leader of the expedition to Lake Tanganyika during which type was collected. References Ectodini Monotypic fish genera Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
Ziaka Angeliki is an academic scholar on Islamic studies expertise on Byzantine studies, Ibadi Studies and Shia Studies. Studies Angeliki Ziaka born in Thessaloniki and studied in School of Theology of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She took her PhD from the Marc Bloch University of Strasbourg University of Strasbourg in 2002 with title La Recherche Grecque contemporaine et l’Islam. Angeliki Ziaka, also studied at the Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies in Rome, the History Department of the Royal University of Amman, and she has conducted research in Iran and Oman since 2006.Her interests include early and medieval Islamic historiography and Kalam; Byzantine and post-Byzantine literature on Islam; religious historical narratives and the re-articulating of Muslim identities through religious discourse and political realities in the Middle East, inter-religious dialogue and Religious Education in religious and secular environments and institutions. Career Angeliki Ziaka is a Greek Associate Professor of Religion, at Theology School and the Scientific Head of the new Undergraduate Program on Islamic Studies at the School of Theology of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Also, Angeliki Ziaka was visiting Professor at the Schools of Political Science and Education of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Dr. Angeliki Ziaka was a Leiden University Centre for the Study of Islam and Society Fellow in 2014 and a Middle East Institute at Columbia University Fellow in New York in 2017. Angelik Ziaka teaches graduate and post graduate courses such as Shi’a and Sunna: Identity and Diversity in Islam, Aspects of conflict and dialogue with Islam from Byzantium until Today in the Greek Research, Islam in the Balkans and in the Middle East, Aristotle and the Greek Thought in the Arab-Islamic tradition, Religion as a factor of Peace or of Violence?, History of the Muslim World, Islam and Politics, The Great World Religions, Interreligious Dialogue, Primitive Tibetan Religion and Tibetan Buddhism. She is a member of the Greek Delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. Angeliki Ziaka belongs to the Scientific Committee of International Conference on Ibāḍī Studies. Main works Ziaka, Angeliki, La Recherche Grecque contemporaine et l’Islam (Strasbourg 2002/Lille, 2004). Ziaka, Angeliki, Shia Islam. Social and Political Dimensions in the Middle East (Thessaloniki, 2004, in Greek). Ziaka, Angeliki, Between Polemics and Dialogue: Byzantine, Post Byzantine and Contemporary Greek Literature on Islam (Thessaloniki 2010, in Greek). Ziaka, Angeliki, Dialogue: The Meeting of Christianity with Islam (Thessaloniki 2010, in Greek). Ziaka, Angeliki, Early Islamic Apocalyptic and Messianic Movements: Mahdi the Eschatological Savior (Thessaloniki 2011, in Greek). Ziaka, Angeliki, Οn Ibadism (Hildesheim/N.Y., 2014). Ziaka, Angeliki, Kalam and the Islamic Trends of Thought (Thessaloniki 2016, in Greek). Papers and lecturers related to Ibadism Ziaka, Angeliki: (2013) The South East European view [on Oman and Ibadism]. In: Hoffmann-Ruf and al-Salimi (eds.) 2013a, 481-491.* Ziaka, Angeliki: (2013) The roots of the Uṣūl al-Fiqh in the Ibāḍī Madhhab. A comparison between Abū Saʿīd al-Kudami and Ibn Baraka. A lecture delivered at: International conference: Ibāḍī Jurisprudence. Ibāḍī law in the post-Rustamid period. Ziaka, Angeliki: (2014) [A series of lectures for Leiden University Centre of Islamic Studies (LUCIS), 3, 7, 24, 28 Nov. 2014]. Ziaka, Angeliki: (2014) Early Ibāḍī theological works as historical sources. A lecture delivered at: International Conference: today's perspectives on Ibāḍī history and the historical sources Ziaka, Angeliki: (2015) Redefining Ibadi identity through religious discourse in the time of the Nahḍa. A lecture delivered at: International conference: Sixth conference on Ibadism and Oman. External links Personal academic page References Living people Academic staff of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Islamic studies Ibadi Islam Byzantine studies Shia Islam Year of birth missing (living people)
Orgyia is a genus of tussock moths of the family Erebidae. The genus was described by Ochsenheimer in 1810. The species are cosmopolitan, except for the Neotropical realm. Description The male flies during the day. Its palpi are short, porrect (extending forward), and heavily fringed with hair. The antennae have long branches and long spines at the extremities. The legs are heavily hairy. The abdomen has a dorsal tuft on its second segment. The forewing has vein 9 arising from vein 10 and anastomosing with vein 8 to form an areole. The hindwing has veins 3 and 4 from angle of cell, vein 5 from just above angle, and vein 6 and 7 stalked. In the female, the palpi and legs are less hairy. The antennae are serrate. The wings are aborted, scale-like and covered with hair. The abdomen is covered with hair and immensely dilated when full of eggs. Species Orgyia albofasciata (Schintlmeister, 1994) Orgyia amphideta (Turner, 1902) Orgyia antiqua (Linnaeus, 1758) – rusty tussock moth, vapourer moth Orgyia araea (Collenette, 1932) Orgyia ariadne (Schintlmeister, 1994) Orgyia australis Walker, 1855 Orgyia basinigra (Heylaerts, 1892) Orgyia cana H. Edwards, 1881 Orgyia chionitis (Turner, 1902) Orgyia definita Packard, [1865] – definite tussock moth Orgyia detrita Guérin-Méneville, [1832] – fir tussock moth Orgyia dewara Swinhoe, 1903 Orgyia falcata Schaus, 1896 Orgyia fulviceps (Walker, 1855) Orgyia leptotypa (Turner, 1904) Orgyia leucostigma (Smith, 1797) – white-marked tussock moth Orgyia leuschneri Riotte, 1972 Orgyia magna Ferguson, 1978 Orgyia osseana Walker, 1862 Orgyia papuana Riotte, 1976 Orgyia pelodes (Lower, 1893) Orgyia postica (Walker, 1855) Orgyia pseudotsugata (McDunnough, 1921) – Douglas-fir tussock moth Orgyia semiochrea (Herrich-Schäffer, [1855]) Orgyia thyellina Butler, 1881 Orgyia vetusta Boisduval, 1852 – western tussock moth Orgyia viridescens (Walker, 1855) References Lymantriinae Moth genera
Sassari Calcio Latte Dolce is an Italian football club based in Sassari , Sardinia. They currently play in Serie D. History The club was founded in 1973 as Unione Sportiva Latte Dolce, as the club of Latte Dolce (Sweet Milk in English), a neighborhood in Sassari, the second city in Sardinia. In the season 2012–13, the team was promoted for the first time, from Eccellenza Sardinia to Serie D to fill the vacancies created. In 2017 the club changed name adding Sassari Calcio in order to represent the entire city together with the historical and older club Sassari Torres. In 2020, participated for the first time to the Coppa Italia, the highest professional cup in Italy, losing in the first round against F.C. Südtirol. Stadium The team play in the Stadio Comunale Latte Dolce in Sassari Here plays also Settore Giovanile \|url=https://int.soccerway.com/venues/italy/stadio-vanni-sanna/v2093/ \|website=www.soccerway.com \|access-date=4 May 2022}}</ref> League and cup history {\|class="wikitable" \|-bgcolor="#efefef" ! Season ! Div. ! Pos. ! Pl. ! W ! D ! L ! GS ! GA ! P !Domestic Cup !colspan=2\|Other !Notes \|-bgcolor=PowderBlue \|align=center\|2017–18 \|align=center\|Serie D \|align=center\|13 \|align=center\|34 \|align=center\|10 \|align=center\|10 \|align=center\|14 \|align=center\|39 \|align=center\|45 \|align=center\|40 \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|-bgcolor=PowderBlue \|align=center\|2018–19 \|align=center\|Serie D \|align=center\|4 \|align=center\|38 \|align=center\|19 \|align=center\|14 \|align=center\|5 \|align=center\|56 \|align=center\|32 \|align=center\|69 \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|-bgcolor=PowderBlue \|align=center\|2019–20 \|align=center\|Serie D \|align=center\|5 \|align=center\|26 \|align=center\|14 \|align=center\|3 \|align=center\|9 \|align=center\|40 \|align=center\|29 \|align=center\|45 \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|-bgcolor=PowderBlue \|align=center\|2020–21 \|align=center\|Serie D \|align=center\|10 \|align=center\|34 \|align=center\|11 \|align=center\|11 \|align=center\|12 \|align=center\|45 \|align=center\|42 \|align=center\|44 \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|-bgcolor=PowderBlue \|align=center\|2021–22 \|align=center\|Serie D \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|align=center\| \|} See also S.E.F. Torres 1903 Torres Calcio Femminile Dinamo Basket Sassari References External links Official website Football clubs in Italy Football clubs in Sardinia Association football clubs established in 1973 1973 establishments in Italy
Nail Çakırhan (1910–2008) was a Turkish poet and journalist in his career in the beginning, and later a self-taught and award-winning architect and restorer who left his print particularly in the architecture of the coastal township of Akyaka in southwestern Turkey through old houses he had repaired and restored or new houses built in accordance with the traditional styles and approaches of Turkish/Ottoman/Aegean houses, supplemented with innovative conceptions and designs. Early career Nail Çakırhan was born in Ula in southwestern Turkey, and studied in the provincial center of Muğla and later in Konya in Central Anatolia. He started writing poetry while in Konya where he also published a literary magazine named "Kervan", due to which he went into trouble with the police and had to move to Istanbul. During his university years, he changed branch several times, skipping from medicine to law and later to the study of literature. It was during this time that he became a close friend of Nazım Hikmet and he started working as an editor both in the daily Cumhuriyet and in the literary and political journal published by the famous poet, with whom he also published his first book of poetry jointly. He was arrested at the same time as Nazım Hikmet in 1932 and he remained in prison until the beginning of the following year. In 1934, he went to the USSR in secret where he remained until 1937. Back in Turkey by divorcing from his Russian first wife in 1937 (he was going to be able to see his son only in 1979), he started working in the leftist newspaper "Tan" and married the well-known and respected Olympics pioneer athlete and archaeologist Halet Çambel. Imprisoned again for his Marxist views between 1946 and 1950, he left for Europe with his wife for two years afterwards. Architect's career His first venture into the art of architecture came in the 1950s, when he constructed by learning from the scratch and assisted by several professional architects and on the late-Hittite site of Karatepe in southern Turkey, where Mrs. Halet Çambel was conducting excavations, an open-air museum. His obvious talents and his rapid acquisition of the science led him to assume, by the 1960s, the building of the Turkish Historical Society and the German High School in Ankara and once again buildings for the usage of archaeologists in Ergani where Mrs. Halet Çambel was once again managing excavation work. All at the same time preserving residence in a yalı in the chic Istanbul quarter of Arnavutköy, the couple chose to live on a permanent basis in Akyaka in south-western Turkey as of 1970. Here, Nail Çakırhan constructed his own house, considered a classic by its blend of characteristics proper to traditional Ottoman/Turkish/Aegean architecture and modern requirements, as well those of its environment. Commands for other constructions from his circle of friends and contacts found him having concretized in a few years a local school of architecture termed under the name of the locality of Akyaka to whose general settlement patterns Çakırhan contributed a lot. He received the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1983, principally on the basis of his legacy in Akyaka. He contributed to the design and construction of several projects in Muğla Province region, notably the restoration of the 18th Konakaltı Caravanserai in the province center, as well as of private houses, hotels and other buildings for the tourism industry. Nail Çakırhan died on 11 October 2008 in his hometown of Muğla. See also Akyaka, Muğla Gulf of Gökova Aga Khan Award for Architecture References External links Turkish architects Turkish male poets Turkish journalists 1910 births 2008 deaths People from Muğla 20th-century Turkish poets 20th-century journalists Istanbul University Faculty of Law alumni
Puthantheru is a small town on the coastline between Tirur and Tanur Malappuram district of Kerala state, South India. Previously it was called Theru, but as the town developed its name became Puthantheru ("New Street"). It comes under Tanalur Gram panchayat. History Puthantheru was a part of the Kingdom of Tanur (Vettathunad) in medieval times. It is the part of kerala deeswarapuram village. It was one of the oldest Muslim settlements of India; many mosques and Islamic sites are situated here. Hindu Temples and educational institutions are here. Places of interest Kattil Thangal Makam, a historic Muslim pilgrimage site, known as 'Jarathingal/KT Jaram' about east of Puthatheru Puthantheru Mahall Jumua Masjid, beautiful major masjid and it is the landmark of puthantheru Sree Ganaphathy Temple, an old temple and colony located near the town CHM Govt. Arts & Science college Tanur, located in town. Devadhar Govt. School, major school in Kerala state. ITC Puthantheru, ITC for SC/ST communities. located near town. Handi Craft Unit, Rarest handicraft unit in state. located near town. Thwaiba Garden, An educational and cultural spot located near Devadhar School People Over 5,000 people live Puthantheru town and vicinity. 80% people are Muslims and 19% are follows Hindu religion. 99% of the Muslim follow the Sunni branch of Islam. The major Muslim Federation is the Kerala State Sunni Students Federation (SSF) and Samastha Kerala Sunni Yuvajana Sangam (SYS). Transportation Puthentheru is the major town in Kerala Deeswarapuram Village. It connects to other parts of India through Tirur town. National highway No.66 passes through Tirur and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. Highway No.966 goes to Palakkad and Coimbatore. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Tirur. External links SSFPuthantheru.blogspot www.sysputhantheru.wordpress.com References Villages in Malappuram district Tirur area
John O'Leary (1 September 1894 – 21 June 1959) was an Irish Labour Party politician who served in the Oireachtas for nearly twenty years, first as Teachta Dála (TD) for Wexford and then as a Senator. He was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Labour Party TD for the Wexford constituency at the 1943 general election. He was re-elected at the 1944 and 1948 general elections as a National Labour Party TD. At the 1951 and 1954 general elections, he was once again elected as a Labour Party TD. O'Leary was defeated at the 1957 general election, but was elected to the 9th Seanad by the Administrative Panel. He died in office in 1959, and John J. Brennan of Fianna Fáil was elected at a by-election to replace him. References 1894 births 1959 deaths Labour Party (Ireland) TDs National Labour Party (Ireland) TDs Labour Party (Ireland) senators Members of the 11th Dáil Members of the 12th Dáil Members of the 13th Dáil Members of the 14th Dáil Members of the 15th Dáil Members of the 9th Seanad Administrative Panel senators
Lobocraspeda is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae first described by Warren in 1897. Cladogram according to the Catalogue of Life: References Geometridae
CompuBox is the name of a computerized punches scoring system run by two operators. CompuBox is used in boxing matches around the world. Background The system is based on a computer program, originally named FightStat, developed by Jon Gibbs in 1984–85 when Gibbs worked with Logan Hobson and Robert Canobbio at Sports Information Data Base (SIDB), of Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. Gibbs was the developer of TenniSTAT, the first computer-generated statistics program for tennis, which was used by the US Open, Wimbledon, the Australian Open, and other major tournaments. At Hobson & Canobbio's request, Gibbs wrote the code for FightStat (also called PunchStat in some venues) and was used at Madison Square Garden's Felt Forum and in Reno for the 1985 HBO Boxing telecast of the Livingstone Bramble-Ray Mancini rematch for the WBA's world Lightweight title. After SIDB went bankrupt in 1985, Hobson and Canobbio renamed the program CompuBox and founded CompuBox Inc. Hobson later left the company in 2002. CompuBox's purpose is to settle controversies surrounding fights by counting each punch thrown by each of the fighters, and also each punch landed, to provide fight viewers with a final punchstat count and a perception of who should ideally be given the judges' decision, in the cases where a fight lasts the full distance. The system calls for two operators. Each operator watches one of the two fighters and has access to four keys, corresponding to jab connect, jab miss, power punch connect, and power punch miss. The operators key in the different punches as they happen, collecting punch counts and hit percentages along the way. CompuBox is used by HBO, NBC and ESPN. Former world champion Genaro Hernandez was one of the men in charge of operating the system. References Sources "Compubox Online" Jones, Robert. "Interview With the Owner of CompuBox: Bob Canobbio", Mike Marley's FightNightNews.com, accessed February 12, 2008. Perry, Kevin. "Fight Report Exclusive-Compubox Interview", Fight Report, accessed February 12, 2008. Boxing Sports software
Schur–Weyl duality is a mathematical theorem in representation theory that relates irreducible finite-dimensional representations of the general linear and symmetric groups. It is named after two pioneers of representation theory of Lie groups, Issai Schur, who discovered the phenomenon, and Hermann Weyl, who popularized it in his books on quantum mechanics and classical groups as a way of classifying representations of unitary and general linear groups. Schur–Weyl duality can be proven using the double centralizer theorem. Description Schur–Weyl duality forms an archetypical situation in representation theory involving two kinds of symmetry that determine each other. Consider the tensor space with k factors. The symmetric group Sk on k letters acts on this space (on the left) by permuting the factors, The general linear group GLn of invertible n×n matrices acts on it by the simultaneous matrix multiplication, These two actions commute, and in its concrete form, the Schur–Weyl duality asserts that under the joint action of the groups Sk and GLn, the tensor space decomposes into a direct sum of tensor products of irreducible modules (for these two groups) that actually determine each other, The summands are indexed by the Young diagrams D with k boxes and at most n rows, and representations of Sk with different D are mutually non-isomorphic, and the same is true for representations of GLn. The abstract form of the Schur–Weyl duality asserts that two algebras of operators on the tensor space generated by the actions of GLn and Sk are the full mutual centralizers in the algebra of the endomorphisms Example Suppose that k = 2 and n is greater than one. Then the Schur–Weyl duality is the statement that the space of two-tensors decomposes into symmetric and antisymmetric parts, each of which is an irreducible module for GLn: The symmetric group S2 consists of two elements and has two irreducible representations, the trivial representation and the sign representation. The trivial representation of S2 gives rise to the symmetric tensors, which are invariant (i.e. do not change) under the permutation of the factors, and the sign representation corresponds to the skew-symmetric tensors, which flip the sign. Proof First consider the following setup: G a finite group, the group algebra of G, a finite-dimensional right A-module, and , which acts on U from the left and commutes with the right action of G (or of A). In other words, is the centralizer of in the endomorphism ring . The proof uses two algebraic lemmas. Proof: Since U is semisimple by Maschke's theorem, there is a decomposition into simple A-modules. Then . Since A is the left regular representation of G, each simple G-module appears in A and we have that (respectively zero) if and only if correspond to the same simple factor of A (respectively otherwise). Hence, we have: Now, it is easy to see that each nonzero vector in generates the whole space as a B-module and so is simple. (In general, a nonzero module is simple if and only if each of its nonzero cyclic submodule coincides with the module.) Proof: Let . The . Also, the image of W spans the subspace of symmetric tensors . Since , the image of spans . Since is dense in W either in the Euclidean topology or in the Zariski topology, the assertion follows. The Schur–Weyl duality now follows. We take to be the symmetric group and the d-th tensor power of a finite-dimensional complex vector space V. Let denote the irreducible -representation corresponding to a partition and . Then by Lemma 1 is irreducible as a -module. Moreover, when is the left semisimple decomposition, we have: , which is the semisimple decomposition as a -module. Generalizations The Brauer algebra plays the role of the symmetric group in the generalization of the Schur-Weyl duality to the orthogonal and symplectic groups. More generally, the partition algebra and its subalgebras give rise to a number of generalizations of the Schur-Weyl duality. See also Partition algebra Notes References Roger Howe, Perspectives on invariant theory: Schur duality, multiplicity-free actions and beyond. The Schur lectures (1992) (Tel Aviv), 1–182, Israel Math. Conf. Proc., 8, Bar-Ilan Univ., Ramat Gan, 1995. Issai Schur, Über eine Klasse von Matrizen, die sich einer gegebenen Matrix zuordnen lassen. Dissertation. Berlin. 76 S (1901) JMF 32.0165.04 Issai Schur, Über die rationalen Darstellungen der allgemeinen linearen Gruppe. Sitzungsberichte Akad. Berlin 1927, 58–75 (1927) JMF 53.0108.05 Representation theory of groups Hermann Weyl, The Classical Groups. Their Invariants and Representations. Princeton University Press, Princeton, N.J., 1939. xii+302 pp. External links How to constructively/combinatorially prove Schur-Weyl duality? Representation theory Tensors
Prince Sixtus of Bourbon-Parma (; 1 August 1886 – 14 March 1934) was a member of the House of Bourbon-Parma, a Belgian officer in World War I, and the central figure in the Sixtus Affair, an attempt to negotiate a treaty to end Austria-Hungary's participation in the Great War separate from its Central Powers allies. He also wrote a number of books. Early life Sixtus was the eldest son of the last Duke of Parma, Robert I (1848–1907) and his second wife Infanta Maria Antonia of Portugal (1862–1959), daughter of King Miguel of Portugal. His father had had twelve children from a previous marriage and Sixtus was the fourteenth of Duke Robert's twenty four children. Among the twenty four, he was the sixth son, hence he was named, Sixtus. Sixtus' father had been deposed from the Duchy of Parma during the wars of Italian unification, but having inherited the large fortune of his childless uncle, Henri, Count of Chambord, Duke Robert was very wealthy. He raised his large family, alternating their residence between Villa Pianore (a large property located between Pietrasanta and Viareggio) and his Castle Schwarzau, lower Austria. Prince Sixtus was educated at Stella Matutina, a Catholic boarding school for boys run by Jesuits in Feldkirch, near the Swiss border. After finishing high school, he studied law in Paris. On the death of his father in 1907, the largest part of the family's fortune was inherited by Elias, Duke of Parma, the only healthy son among Sixtus' half-siblings. In 1910, the children of Duke Robert's first wife and those of his second wife reached an agreement dividing their father's assets. The following year, Sixtus's sister, Princess Zita, married Archduke Charles, the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, who had been Sixtus' childhood friend. The outbreak of World War I further divided the family. Although their ancestors had reigned in Parma, the brothers had even stronger ties with France and Austria. Unable to fight with the French army, while Prince Sixtus and his brother Prince Xavier of Bourbon-Parma enlisted in the Belgian Army, their brothers Elias, Felix and René fought on the opposite side, in the Austrian Army. Sixtus affair In 1917, as the War was dragging on towards its fourth year, Sixtus' brother-in-law, Emperor Charles I, secretly entered into peace negotiations with France using Sixtus as intermediary. The Emperor also enlisted the help of his loyal childhood friend and aide-de-camp Count Tamás Erdődy. Charles initiated contact with Sixtus via neutral Switzerland. Empress Zita wrote a letter inviting her brother to Vienna. Zita and Sixtus's mother, who was living in neutral Switzerland, delivered the letter personally. Sixtus arrived with French-agreed conditions for talks: the restoration to France of Alsace-Lorraine, annexed by Germany after the Franco-Prussian War in 1870; the restoration of the independence of Belgium; the independence of Serbia and the handover of Constantinople to Russia. Charles agreed, in principle, to the first three points and wrote a letter dated 24 March 1917, to Sixtus giving "the secret and unofficial message that I will use all means and all my personal influence" to the French President. This attempt at 20th century dynastic diplomacy eventually failed, mainly because of the requirement for Italy to cede Tyrol. Germany also refused to negotiate over Alsace-Lorraine and, seeing a Russian collapse on the horizon, was loath to give up the war. When news of the overture leaked in April 1918, Sixtus's brother-in-law, Charles I of Austria, denied involvement until French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau published letters signed by him. Austria now became even more dependent on its German ally, and there a sharp rebuke for Charles by Wilhelm II. The failed attempt of peace negotiations became known as the Sixtus Affair. Later life On 12 November 1919, Prince Sixtus of Bourbon-Parma was married to Hedwige de la Rochefoucauld (1896–1986), the daughter of Armand de La Rochefoucauld, Duke de Doudeauville, Duke de Bisaccia (1870–1963) and his wife, Princess Louise Radziwill (1877–1942). Hedwige's younger sister, Marie de La Rochefoucauld, married Henri-Antoine-Marie de Noailles, the 11th Prince de Poix. The marriage lacked the authorization of Sixtus's elder half-brother, Elias, Duke of Parma, and was considered non-dynastic until 1959, at which time Elias's son, Robert Hugo, Duke of Parma, inheriting his father's position as head of the family, recognized the marriages of his uncles Sixtus and Xavier. Together, they had one daughter: Princess Isabella (1922–2015) who married a distant cousin Count Roger de la Rochefoucauld on 23 June 1943. They divorced in 1966. They had five sons and six grandchildren. The peace Treaty of Saint-Germain, gave France the right to confiscate permanently the property of those who had fought in enemy armies during the war. As Sixtus's half-brother, Elias, had served in the Austrian army, the French government expropriated Chambord castle, owned by the Bourbons of Parma. Because Prince Sixtus and his brother Xavier had fought with the Allied side, they took their brother Elias to court demanding a greater share of the family inheritance. They claimed that the former legal agreement was contrary to French law. In 1925, a French court upheld Sixtus and Xavier's claim, but the appeals court overturned the verdict in 1928. The French Court of Cassation upheld it in 1932. The brothers were given an equal share of the estate. However, Chambord was never returned by the French government, which paid compensation to Elias. Married to a French aristocrat, Prince Sixtus settled in France. In the following years he made several exploratory expeditions to Africa, wrote a number of books (including a biography of his great-great grandmother Maria Luisa of Spain, Duchess of Lucca) and treatises. He died on 14 March 1934, in Paris. Publications In Nordostarabien und Südmesopotamien: Vorbericht über die Forschungsreise 1912, with Alois Musil (Vienna: 1913). Le Traité d'Utrecht et les lois fondamentales du royaume (Paris: E. Champion, 1914). Reprinted (Paris: Communication & Tradition, 1998). L'offre de paix séparée de l'Autriche, 5 décembre 1916 - 12 octobre 1917 (Paris: Plon, 1920). English translation: Austria's Peace Offer, 1916-1917 (London: Constable, 1921). La reine d'Étrurie, Paris, Calmann-Levy, 1928. La dernière conquête du roi Alger, 1830 (Paris: Calmann-Lévy, 1930). Ancestry In fiction The television series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles presents Sixtus (played by Benedict Taylor) and his brother Xavier (played by Matthew Wait) as Belgian officers in World War I who help the young Indiana Jones. Sixtus and his brother Xavier and the Sixtus Affair are the central subjects of the historical fiction novel "Kingdoms Fall - The Laxenburg Message" by Edward Parr. Sources encyclopedia.com 1886 births 1934 deaths People from the canton of St. Gallen House of Bourbon-Parma Princes of Bourbon-Parma Princes of Parma and Piacenza Belgian military personnel of World War I Burials at Souvigny Priory Sons of monarchs
Hastula parva is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Terebridae, the auger snails. Description Distribution This marine species occurs off New Caledonia. References Terryn Y. (2007). Terebridae: A Collectors Guide. Conchbooks & Natural Art. 59 pp + plates. External links Fedosov, A. E.; Malcolm, G.; Terryn, Y.; Gorson, J.; Modica, M. V.; Holford, M.; Puillandre, N. (2020). Phylogenetic classification of the family Terebridae (Neogastropoda: Conoidea). Journal of Molluscan Studies. 85(4): 359–388 Terebridae Gastropods described in 1873
Guilherme Clezar and Alejandro González were the defending champions but only González chose to defend his title, partnering Luis David Martínez. González lost in the first round to Chen Ti and Bradley Mousley. Joe Salisbury and Jackson Withrow won the title after defeating Marcel Felder and Go Soeda 4–6, 6–3, [10–6] in the final. Seeds Draw References Main Draw Challenger Banque Nationale de Granby Challenger de Granby
Arthur Wolcott Yates (February 14, 1865 – September 27, 1930) was a brigadier general in the United States Army. Biography Born in Wisconsin, Yates died in San Francisco, California. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Career Yates joined the Army in 1891 and would later serve in the Spanish–American War. Following the war he was assigned to the Quartermaster Corps. During World War I, he would serve in France. Following the war he would become Chief of Transportation of the Army. In 1926, he became Assistant to the Quartermaster General of the Army and served until his retirement in 1927. References Military personnel from Wisconsin United States Army generals American military personnel of the Spanish–American War United States Army personnel of World War I Burials at Arlington National Cemetery 1865 births 1930 deaths
Shanxi Xishan Coal and Electricity Power Co., Ltd. was established in 1999 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2000. It has 9 coal mines, 8 coal plants and 13 holding companies. Xishan Coal Electricity Group was the parent company of Xishan Coal and Electricity Power. However, they were now both subsidiary (in the same tier) of Shanxi Coking Coal Group. Xishan Coal and Electricity Power became a constituent of SZSE 100 Index in January 2017. References External links Coal companies of China Government-owned companies of China Companies based in Taiyuan Energy companies established in 1999 Non-renewable resource companies established in 1999 Chinese companies established in 1999 Companies listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Chiann Fan Gibson (born April 20, 1968) is an American dentist and beauty queen who has held the titles of Mrs. United States 2005, Miss Hawaiian Tropic World Finalist (Miss Taiwan) 1997, American Dream Calendar Girl 1995, Miss Washington USA 1989 and Washington's Jr. Miss 1986. Gibson was also chosen to compete (4 out of 3000 auditions chosen in Chicago, Illinois) to compete on ABC-TV modeling show, “Are You Hot?” 2003. Prize monies and scholarships Gibson won through pageantry helped pay for her childhood psychology degree from the University of Washington (1991) and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston Massachusetts, where she obtained her doctorate of Dental Medicine in 1995. She serves as President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Early life and education Gibson was born in Tokyo, Japan to Taiwanese parents. In 1971 Gibson immigrated with her family (twin sister Ping and sister Chen) to Texas to pursue the American Dream with less than $200. Struggling at first with both finances and the language barrier, they soon excelled with all 3 sisters graduating with honors / scholarships. In high school, Gibson worked at AstroWorld and a grocery store. While attending the University of Washington, Gibson was also a 3-year cheerleader for the Washington Huskies while they won the national championship at the Rose Bowl. Professional career Gibson currently practices Dentistry at Smiles By Dr. Gibson & Associates in Naperville, Illinois. Gibson served on the Board of Directors and was the President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) through 2017. She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), American Dental Association (ADA), Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS), Chicago Dental Society (CDS), and the American Academy of Women Dentists (AAWD) where she was a feature story and on the Cover of Women Dentist Journal Magazine. (2006) Gibson was also featured on the cover of Dentistry Today magazine (2017). Gibson is a published author, including “Open Wide”, a former dental column featured in the Naperville Sun Newspaper and is also a featured national lecturer in the dental profession. "Open Wide" has come into such acclaim that the column was recently picked up by Hulu for a four-part docudrama starring Bob Costas as editor-in-chief. In 2016, Gibson was named President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the third woman and first woman of Asian descent to do so. Awards In 1998 Miss Universe Co-owner Donald Trump awarded Gibson the “honorary” title of the official dentist of the Miss Universe Pageant. Trump's document states “Dr. Gibson is a dedication to the profession…and has the ability to create that perfect smile. She always turns my frown upside down." In 2006 Gibson was honored by Delta Delta Delta as being 1 of only 66 "Distinguished Delta Alumni" in its 108-year history. Personal Gibson is married to Emmy Award-winning TV host and entrepreneur Jim Gibson. Their wedding (1999) was held at the Mar-a-Lago estate of Donald Trump with Trump the signing witness on their wedding license. They have a son, James III, and a daughter, Joby. Gibson is involved in numerous charitable foundations, often speaking on “The American dream is alive and well” and “The importance of proper dental healthcare”. Gibson resides in Sugar Grove, Illinois. References External links Personal Website Living people Japanese emigrants to the United States Japanese people of Taiwanese descent 1968 births Miss USA 1989 delegates University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences alumni American people of Taiwanese descent American beauty pageant winners of Chinese descent Miss Washington USA winners Models from Tokyo American beauty pageant winners People from Sugar Grove, Illinois Tufts University School of Dental Medicine alumni American dentists 20th-century American people
Colombia is scheduled to compete at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile from October 20 to November 5, 2023. This will be Colombia's 19th appearance at the Pan American Games, having competed at every Games since the inaugural edition in 1951. Taekwondo athlete Miguel Trejos and boxer Yeni Arias were the country's flagbearers during the opening ceremony. Medalists \|style="text-align:left;width:78%;vertical-align:top"\| \|style="text-align:left;width:22%;vertical-align:top"\| Competitors The following is the list of number of competitors (per gender) participating at the games per sport/discipline. Archery Colombia qualified 10 archers during the 2022 Pan American Archery Championships. Men Women Mixed Artistic swimming Colombia qualified a full team of nine artistic swimmers after winning silver medals in the 2022 South American Games. Athletics Colombia has qualified 25 athletes (13 men and 12 women) for the games. Men Track & road events Field events Women Track & road events Field events Mixed Badminton Colombia qualified a team of two athletes (one man and one woman). Men Women Mixed Baseball Summary Colombia qualified a men's team (of 24 athletes) by winning the 2021 Junior Pan American Games. Group B Super round Gold medal game Basketball 5x5 Women's tournament Colombia qualified a women's team (of 12 athletes) by finishing fifth in the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup. Summary 3x3 Women's tournament Colombia qualified a women's team (of 4 athletes) by winning the 2021 Junior Pan American Games. Summary Bowling Colombia qualified a full team of two men and two women through the 2022 South American Games held in Asuncion, Paraguay. Boxing Colombia qualified 13 boxers (seven men and six women). Men Women Canoeing Sprint Colombia qualified a total of 8 sprint athletes (three men and five women). Men Women Cycling Colombia qualified a total of 35 cyclists (18 men and 17 women). BMX Colombia qualified one male cyclist in BMX race after winning the event in the 2021 Junior Pan American Games and four cyclists (two men and two women) in BMX race through the UCI World Rankings. Freestyle Racing Mountain biking Colombia qualified one female cyclist in Mountain biking after winning the event in the 2021 Junior Pan American Games. Colombia also qualified 4 athletes at the 2023 Pan American Championships. Road Colombia qualified nine road cyclists (four men and five women). Men Track Colombia qualified a team of 18 track cyclists (nine men and nine women). Sprint Pursuit Keirin Madison Omnium Diving Colombia qualified eight divers (four men and four women). Men Women Equestrian Colombia qualified a full team of 12 equestrians (four in Dressage, Eventing and Jumping). Dressage Eventing Jumping Fencing Colombia qualified a full team of 18 fencers (nine men and nine women), after all six teams finished at least in the top seven at the 2022 Pan American Fencing Championships in Ascuncion, Paraguay. Individual Men Women Team Football Men's tournament Colombia qualified a men's team of 18 athletes by virtue of its campaign in the 2023 South American U-20 Championship. Summary Golf Colombia qualified a full team of 4 golfers. Gymnastics Artistic Colombia qualified a team of ten gymnasts in artistic (five men and five women) at the 2023 Pan American Championships. Men Team & Individual Qualification Qualification Legend: Q = Qualified to apparatus final Women Team & Individual Qualification Qualification Legend: Q = Qualified to apparatus final Rhythmic Colombia qualified two individual gymnasts and five gymnasts for the group event in rhythmic. Individual Group Trampoline Colombia qualified two gymnasts in trampoline (one man and one woman) at the 2023 Pan American Championships. Judo Colombia has qualified 13 judokas (six men and seven women). Men Women Mixed Karate Colombia qualified a team of 10 karatekas (five men and five women) in the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Championship and the 2023 Pan American Championships. Kumite Kata Roller sports Figure Colombia qualified a team of two athletes in figure skating (one man and one woman). Colombia also qualified two athletes in figure skating (one man and one woman) after winning the event in the 2021 Junior Pan American Games Speed Colombia qualified seven athletes in speed skating (three men and four women). Speed Men Women Skateboarding Colombia qualified a team of three athletes (one man and two women) in skateboarding. Men Women Rugby sevens Women's tournament Colombia qualified a women's team (of 12 athletes) by winning bronze medal in the Women's competition at the 2022 South American Games. Summary Sailing Colombia qualified 4 boats for a total of 5 sailors. Men Women Shooting Colombia qualified a total of seven shooters in the 2022 Americas Shooting Championships. Colombia also qualified one shooter during the 2022 South American Games. Men Pistol and rifle Men Shotgun Women Pistol and rifle Squash Colombia qualified a full team of six athletes (three men and three women) through the 2022 South American Games and the 2023 Pan American Squash Championships. Men Women Mixed Surfing Colombia qualified one female surfer to compete in two categories. Artistic Swimming Colombia qualified one male swimmer to the Open Water event during the 2022 South American Games. Colombia also qualified 3 swimmers (Two men and one women) after by winning respective events in the 2021 Junior Pan American Games. Men Women Table tennis Colombia qualified a team of five athletes (two men and three women) through the 2023 Special Qualification Event. Men Women Mixed Taekwondo Colombia has qualified a male athlete at a Kyorugi event, by virtue of his title in the 2021 Junior Pan American Games. Colombia also qualified 6 athletes (three men and three women) during the Pan American Games Qualification Tournament. Kyorugi Men Women Tennis Colombia qualified a full team of six athletes (three men and three women). The team was officially named on October 2, 2023. Men Women Mixed Triathlon Colombia qualified a triathlon team of four athletes (two men and two women). Mixed relay Volleyball Men's tournament Colombia qualified a men's team (of 12 athletes) by finishing third in the CSV Qualifying Tournament. Summary Women's tournament Colombia qualified a women's team (of 12 athletes) by finishing second in the CSV Qualifying Tournament. Summary Water skiing Colombia qualified two wakeboarders (one of each gender) during the 2022 Pan American Championship. Colombia also qualified four water skiers during the 2022 Pan American Water skiing Championship. Men Women Wakeboard Men Weightlifting Colombia qualified a full team of seven weightlifters (four men and three women) after the 2021 and 2022 editions of the Pan American Weightlifting Championships. Colombia also qualified five weightlifters (Four men and two women) after winning the event in the 2021 Junior Pan American Games. Men Women Wrestling Colombia qualified 12 wrestlers (eight men and four women) through the 2022 Pan American Wrestling Championships and the 2023 Pan American Wrestling Championships. Men Women See also Colombia at the 2024 Summer Olympics References Nations at the 2023 Pan American Games 2023 2023 in Colombian sport
The Exeed VX (code project M36T) is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV made by Chery's premium subdivision Exeed, revealed in September 2020. Overview The Exeed VX was originally previewed by the Exeed VX Concept revealed during the 2019 Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2019. The concept previews a midsize crossover SUV significantly larger than the Exeed TX midsize crossover and features hidden door handles. The production version is near identical to the concept minus the hidden door handles, and was revealed during the 2020 Beijing Auto Show in September 2020 with sales to officially start in March 2021. The VX is positioned as the flagship SUV of the Exeed brand. As of early January 2021 the Exeed VX was announced with an additional Chinese name called the Lanyue (揽月). The dimensions of the Exeed VX measure // (length/width/height), with a wheelbase of positioning it just above the Exeed TX. The Exeed VX can seat up to 7 people in 2+3+2 configuration. Prices start from 180,000 yuan. Powertrain The VX can be had with a 1.6-litre turbo engine, or a 2.0-litre TGDI engine., and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 290T models feature the 1.6-litre turbo engine producing and . The 390T models feature a 2.0-litre turbo engine producing and . The 400T models featuring a higher output version of the 2.0-litre engine producing and with an enlarged fuel tank were later added to the product line. The 2023 model year facelift dropped the 290T models and replaced the seven-speed DCT transmission of the 400T models with an Aisin eight-speed automatic transmission. See also Exeed TX Exeed LX References Exeed vehicles Cars of China Cars introduced in 2019 2020s cars Mid-size crossover sport utility vehicles Luxury crossover sport utility vehicles Luxury sport utility vehicles Front-wheel-drive vehicles All-wheel-drive vehicles External Links
On 10 January 2015, nine people were killed and more than 30 wounded when two suicide bombers blew themselves up in a crowded café in Jabal Mohsen, Tripoli, Lebanon. Events After the first explosion, the second suicide bomber approached the Abu Imran café. Before he could blow himself up, 60-year-old father of seven "Abu Ali" Issa Khaddour rushed and tackled the bomber, and prevented many deaths. The wounded were taken to the hospital in Zgharta, as Jabal Mohsen residents were afraid that Sunni Islamist mobs would kill Alawite wounded if taken to a hospital in Tripoli. The dead were buried on January 12. The al-Qaeda affiliated terrorist group Nusra Front took responsibility for the attacks, which targeted members of the Alawite sect. It was the first suicide attack on a civilian neighbourhood in nearly a year, following a security sweep that temporarily calmed the Bab al-Tabbaneh–Jabal Mohsen conflict between Sunnis and Alawites of Tripoli. Nusra claimed the attack was in revenge for the Syrian government's attacks on Sunnis in the Syrian civil war, and for a bombing of Sunni mosques that was blamed on Alawites. The interior minister of Lebanon, Nohad Machnouk, said on January 11 that the attack was carried out by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Reaction The US strongly condemned the attack. On January 11, the Qalamoun branch of the Nusra Front threatened to conduct more attacks against Jabal Mohsen and Hezbollah. On 10 April 2015, one of the men implicated in the bombings was killed by Lebanese security forces. A suicide bombing was also supposed to have taken place in another Jabal Mohsen café simultaneously with the 2015 Beirut bombings on November 12, but the supposed bomber was detained. References 2015 murders in Lebanon 21st century in Tripoli, Lebanon 21st-century mass murder in Lebanon Attacks on buildings and structures in Lebanon Attacks on restaurants in Asia Crime in Tripoli, Lebanon ISIL terrorist incidents in Lebanon January 2015 crimes in Asia January 2015 events in Lebanon Mass murder in 2015 Persecution of Alawites Suicide bombings in 2015 Suicide bombings in Lebanon Terrorist incidents in Lebanon during the Syrian civil war Terrorist incidents in Lebanon in 2015 Building bombings in Lebanon
"A Drop of Nelson's Blood" is a sea shanty, also known as "Roll the old chariot along" (Roud No. 3632) The origins are unclear, but the title comes from the first line: "A drop of Nelson's blood wouldn't do us any harm". Often described as a "walkaway" or "runaway chorus" or "stamp and go" sea shanty, the song features on the soundtrack of the 2019 film Fisherman's Friends. The chorus comes from the 19th century Salvation Army hymn, 'Roll the old chariot'. This song developed into a shanty. Composition The verses are things the sailors would miss while at sea for a long time with each line being repeated three times. The last line is always "And we'll all hang on behind", although some versions say "we won't drag on behind". Nelson's blood Following his victory and death at the Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson's body was preserved in a cask of brandy, or rum, to allow transport back to England. ‘Nelson's blood' became a nickname for rum, but it can also mean Nelson's spirit or bravery. The shanty was sung to accompany certain work tasks aboard sailing ships, especially those that required a bright walking pace. Although Nelson is mentioned in the title, there is no evidence that the shanty dates from the time of Nelson, who died in 1805. Song text Origins The term 'Roll the chariot' was used by religious groups in the 19th century in England. The Primitive Methodist preacher William Clowes mentions the phrase several times in his journals (1810 to that of 1838) describing his work spreading the word of God. In the 1880s, 'Roll the old Chariot' was used by the Salvation Army as a campaign hymn. At around the same time Gospel singers from America were touring in the UK, singing gospel songs. ‘Roll the old chariot along' Early recordings (Gospel version) One of the oldest known recordings, dates from the early 1920s and is held by the Library of Congress. The wax cylinder was donated by Robert Winslow Gordon An African-American spiritual version was recorded by Paul Robeson in the 1920s 1930 Roll the Old Chariot Along by Rev. T.T. Rose Fela Sowande titled ‘Roll de ol chariot' was recorded in the 1950s In print An early publication of the song in America was published in 'Cabin and plantation songs' (1901). Alec John Dawson in an article that was published in The Standard in 1906. The song is mentioned by James Madison Carpenter in his collection of songs published in 1920. According to John Greenway in his book Folk Nation: Folklore in the Creation of American Tradition, it became a protest song for the coal miners. Notable recordings (shanty version) 1978 American folksinger, Mary Benson of Portland, Oregon, used the shanty on her album 'Sea Songs Seattle' by Folkways Records. 1983 Jim Mageean and Johnny Collins sang Roll the Old Chariot on their album, Strontrace!. 2006 Jarvis Cocker appeared on the album Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs, and Chanteys 2010 David Coffin posted a version on YouTube which now has over five million views as of November 2021 2012 Storm Weather Shanty Choir released an album named after the song which features the song as the opening track. 2013 The Wellington Sea Shanty Society released a version of the song on their album Now That's What I Call Sea Shanties Vol. 1. 2021 Industrial/Steampunk band Abney Park released a version on their album "Technoshanties" 2022 Nathan Evans - The Wellerman Album - Produced by Saltwives 2023 The Longest Johns added their version to their Album "The C-Sides", under the title "Drop of Nelsons Blood" References External links Example version with lyrics. Clip from the Fisherman's Friends film Sources Waltz, Robert B.; David G. Engle. "Roll The Old Chariot". The Traditional Ballad Index: An Annotated Bibliography of the Folk Songs of the English-Speaking World, hosted by California State University, Fresno, Folklore, 2007. "Roll the Old Chariot" Roud Folksong Index, hosted by the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (VWML) 19th-century songs Sea shanties Songs about alcohol Songs about sailors English children's songs English folk songs Year of song unknown Songwriter unknown Songs about death Songs about military officers Cultural depictions of Horatio Nelson
Barry Clinton Windham (born July 4, 1960) is an American retired professional wrestler. The son of wrestler Blackjack Mulligan, he is best known for his appearances with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). In NWA/WCW, he was a one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, a one-time United States Heavyweight Champion, a one-time Television Champion, a one-time Western States Heritage Champion, a four-time NWA (Mid Atlantic)/WCW World Tag Team Champion and a one-time NWA United States Tag Team Champion with Ron Garvin. In the WWF, he was a two-time World Tag Team Champion with his brother-in-law, Mike Rotunda. On March 31, 2012, Windham was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of The Four Horsemen. Professional wrestling career Early years (1979–1984) Windham was trained by his father Blackjack Mulligan and world champion Harley Race. He debuted on November 27, 1979 against J.J. Dillon in San Angelo, Texas when he was 19 years old. Much of his early career was in the NWA's Championship Wrestling from Florida territory where Gordon Solie was the head announcer. He was a fan favorite for most of the early and middle periods of his career, having great success in singles and tag action. Windham had notable feuds with Kevin Sullivan and his army. With his brother-in-law Mike Rotunda, Windham formed a tag team in 1984. The duo captured the NWA Florida United States Tag Team Championship three times between March and May 1984. World Wrestling Federation (1984–1985) Rotunda and Windham were signed by World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in October 1984. They debuted in WWF as babyfaces on the November 17, 1984 edition of Maple Leaf Wrestling defeating Mohammed Saad and Bobby Bass. Their tag team was named "The U.S. Express". They quickly made impact in WWF's tag team division as they beat North South Connection (Dick Murdoch and Adrian Adonis) for their first WWF Tag Team Championship on January 21, 1985, at a house show in Hartford, CT. At the first-ever WrestleMania, US Express dropped the titles to The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff. On the July 13 edition of Championship Wrestling, they beat Sheik and Volkoff for their second and final WWF Tag Team Championship, which they lost to Dream Team (Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake) in Philadelphia at The Spectrum on August 24. Championship Wrestling from Florida; American Wrestling Association; (1986–1987) After departing from the WWF, Windham worked in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA)'s territory Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF) as a babyface, where most notably he wrestled in the main event of Battle of the Belts II for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Ric Flair, and feuded over the NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship with Ron Bass. Windham and Rotundo also wrestled at WrestleRock 86 show in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) where they defeated The Fabulous Ones. Jim Crockett Promotions (1986–1989) Early appearances (1986–1988) In the fall of 1986, Windham shifted to NWA's Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) territory as a babyface where he had many memorable matches with "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. These included matches going to 60 minute time limit draws and even some extending beyond an hour of action. He then shifted back to the tag team division, forming a successful pairing with Ron Garvin. On December 9, 1986, Windham and Garvin defeated Ivan Koloff and Khrusher Khruschev. for the U.S. tag team championship. Their biggest feud as a team was with The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane), managed by Jim Cornette. The Midnight Express were never able to beat Windham and Garvin for the titles. Windham and Garvin eventually lost these titles to Ivan Koloff and Dick Murdoch in the spring of 1987, shortly before the annual Jim Crockett Memorial Tag Team Tournament (also known as the Crockett Cup). After Koloff and Murdoch were stripped of the titles, however, the Midnight Express were able to beat Windham and Garvin in the finals of the subsequent tournament to fill the title vacancy. At this time, Windham also formed an alliance with Lex Luger, who would turn his back on Windham shortly afterward when Luger had aspirations of joining The Four Horsemen. Rather than enter the tournament as a team, Windham and Garvin were split up. Ronnie Garvin instead teamed up with his kayfabe brother Jimmy Garvin (Ronnie was Jimmy's legit stepfather). Rather than have Windham partner up with someone in the tournament, he was booked to face Ric Flair for the NWA World Championship in what would be another classic match between the two. Flair defeated Windham with a controversial pinfall after a little over 25 minutes of action. Windham spent the rest of 1987 in midcard status. On June 20, 1987, Windham defeated Black Bart in a tournament final to win the short-lived NWA Western States Heritage Championship, becoming first champion. He defended the title against the likes of Rick Steiner, Big Bubba Rogers. The title was also recognized by Bill Watts' Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF). He began climbing up the ranks of UWF. At JCP's first pay-per-view (PPV), Starrcade 1987: Chi-Town Heat, he lost to UWF Heavyweight Champion "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. In 1988, Windham began rising in the JCP ranks again. He started off by dropping the Western States Heritage Title to Larry Zbyszko at Bunkhouse Stampede. The Four Horsemen (1988–1989) In early 1988, Windham reunited with Luger and together they formed a tag team called "The Twin Towers". On March 27, 1988 at Clash of the Champions I they won the NWA World Tag Team Championship from Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard. A few weeks later, on April 20, in Jacksonville, Florida, a swerve took place where Windham betrayed Luger causing the team to lose the titles back to Blanchard and Anderson. Windham turned heel and joined Ric Flair's stable, the Four Horsemen (which also consisted of Anderson and Blanchard) and his heel turn was considered shocking at the time. In addition, he began using a black glove as well as the clawhold as his finisher, which was a signature move of his father Blackjack Mulligan. He went back to singles competition and defeated Nikita Koloff in a tournament final to win the vacant NWA United States Heavyweight Championship after then-champion Dusty Rhodes was suspended. Windham was a dominant US Champion, who reigned for nine months. He defended the title against the likes of Brad Armstrong, Dusty Rhodes, Sting and Bam Bam Bigelow before dropping it to Lex Luger at Chi-Town Rumble in February 1989. His contract expired in March 1989. World Wrestling Federation (1989) Windham returned to the WWF in June 1989 as the Widowmaker. Despite the nickname, Windham did not change his image much, portraying a heel cowboy type character. He went undefeated for four months and was to have been on Randy Savage's Survivor Series team, but was replaced by the Earthquake as Windham left the company in October due to his family's involvement in a counterfeiting scandal. World Championship Wrestling (1990–1994) The Four Horsemen (1990–1991) On May 5, 1990, Windham made a surprise return to World Championship Wrestling, interfering in a match between US Champion Lex Luger and World Champion Ric Flair. Following the appearance he re-united with the Four Horsemen which at that point consisted of Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Sid Vicious, and Ole Anderson. At the time, Ole Anderson was only semi-active and permanently became their manager once Windham joined. The first match back for the former United States champion came fifteen days later when he teamed with Ric Flair and Arn Anderson to defeat Rick Steiner and The Road Warriors at a house show in Atlanta, GA. He defeated Doug Furnas on June 13, 1990 Clash of the Champions XI: Coastal Crush. He spent most of the time that year in tag team matches with the other Horsemen as partners. At Halloween Havoc 1990, Windham was involved in a controversial match between Sid Vicious and then NWA World Heavyweight Champion Sting. Vicious appeared to pin Sting and win the championship, but it was actually Windham who was dressed like Sting. Once the hoax was noticed, the match was restarted and the real Sting defeated Sid Vicious. Windham spent the rest of the year teaming with Arn Anderson in the continuation of a feud between the Four Horsemen and then NWA World Tag Team Champions, Doom. At Starrcade 1990: Collision Course, Windham and Anderson wrestled Doom to a no contest in a Street Fight when a member of each team was pinned. A famous vignette was shot in an Atlanta, Georgia ghetto before a series of match ups between Barry Windham and Arn Anderson and the tag team of Doom (Ron Simmons and Hacksaw Butch Reed). A famous quote from Arn Anderson to Barry Windham, "Ya know something BW, when I took a look at this dump, it ain't the Helmsley College, pal!." Barry responds, Ya, but it's a lot cheaper!" In 1991, Windham continued teaming with Arn Anderson and Sid Vicious. Windham feuded with Brian Pillman in the spring of 1991, culminating in a taped fist match at SuperBrawl I: Return of the Rising Sun, which Windham won. As the middle of the year approached, controversy erupted when WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Ric Flair, was fired by the company, causing the title to be vacant. Windham was then elevated to the number 2 contender spot and faced Lex Luger in a steel cage match to declare the new champion. At The Great American Bash 1991, Windham lost the match to Luger in a double turn as Luger became the top bad guy of WCW and Windham becoming one of the most popular, due to Luger's cheating tactics and his involvement with heel manager Harley Race. This, and Windham's dogged determination to win the belt after years as a perennial upper-mid carder got Windham over in terms of popularity with the fans again despite still not winning the world championship. It's rumored that Flair was going to drop the title to Windham at a TV taping in Columbus, Georgia, but was fired before it could happen. Championship reigns; various feuds (1991–1992) In October 1991, Windham formed a tag team with Dustin Rhodes and feuded with WCW World Tag Team Champions The Enforcers (Arn Anderson and Larry Zbyszko). At Halloween Havoc 1991: Chamber of Horrors, Anderson and Zbyszko slammed a car door on Windham's hand, breaking it, and putting him out of action for a while (including that night's Chamber of Horrors match, where he was replaced by El Gigante). That also led to Ricky Steamboat stepping in as the mystery partner for Rhodes at Clash of the Champions XVII that November. Steamboat and Rhodes won the titles. Windham, meanwhile, would come back a couple of months later to feud with Anderson, Zbyszko, and the rest of what was now the Dangerous Alliance. Windham would feud with TV Champion "Stunning" Steve Austin in the spring of 1992. On the May 9, 1992 edition of Saturday Night, he defeated Austin in a two out of three falls match to win the WCW World Television Championship. He dropped the title to Austin on the June 13 edition of WorldWide. On a taped edition of Saturday Night on September 2, Windham teamed with Dustin Rhodes to defeat Steve Williams and Terry Gordy for the unified WCW World Tag Team Championship and NWA World Tag Team Championship (their NWA title reign is not recognized by NWA); the match would air on October 3. They held the belts for about two months before losing them to Steamboat and Shane Douglas in a memorable match on November 18 at Clash of the Champions XXI. Windham turned heel on Rhodes after the match when Rhodes refused to pin Steamboat after an accidental low blow. At the end of the year, Windham teamed with Brian Pillman, who had also turned heel, to pursue the titles he and Rhodes lost, but ended up losing to Steamboat and Douglas at Starrcade 1992: Battlebowl/The Lethal Lottery II. NWA World Heavyweight Champion (1993–1994) Windham became a full-time singles wrestler in January 1993 and pursued the NWA World Championship held by The Great Muta. He defeated Muta for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at SuperBrawl III. Ric Flair, who returned to WCW that night, tried to present Windham with the belt, but when Windham saw it was Flair trying to put the belt around his waist, he took the belt and walked away. Flair and Anderson tried to recruit Windham to join the Horsemen again, but Windham declined and became the "Lone Wolf," feuding with Flair and Anderson. He successfully defended the title against Anderson at Slamboree 1993: A Legend's Reunion. After a successful title defense against 2 Cold Scorpio, Windham dropped the NWA belt to Flair at Beach Blast, while injuring his knees and then disappeared from wrestling for almost a year, where he took on Flair again at Slamboree 1994: A Legend's Reunion for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. For weeks leading up to the match, WCW led fans to believe it would be Hulk Hogan coming to challenge Flair (as indeed he would a month later) saying a 6'7", 300 lbs blond haired former World Champion was the masked man that Col. Robert Parker's Stud Stable was bringing in to challenge Flair as his "Stable Stud." It was revealed to be Barry Windham. Flair won again and Windham reinjured one of the knees that he had surgery on, then dropped out of sight for over two years. World Wrestling Federation (1996–1998) The Stalker (1996) Windham would again return to the WWF, making his first appearance in a vignette on the August 10th, 1996 edition of WWF Superstars. His first match back came nine days later, when he defeated Justin Bradshaw in a dark match at a Monday Night RAW taping in Wheeling, WV. Windham portrayed a deranged "Forest Stalker" gimmick called "The Stalker". He was to be wearing camouflage face paint, while originally being supposed to feud with Marc Mero, but the angle was dropped due to Mero's request. Originally, his PPV Debut was to be at Mind Games, but did not happen for unknown reasons. In Your House 11: Buried Alive was originally to hype "The Stalker" gimmick however the announcers acknowledged that he was Barry Windham. The Stalker was introduced with little fanfare as a babyface. For a short time, he renewed his feud with Dustin Rhodes (known by that time as Goldust). In Windham's only pay-per-view appearance with this gimmick, he was eliminated from a Survivor Series match at Survivor Series 1996 by Goldust. His last appearance as the "Stalker" gimmick was booked to be at In Your House 14: Revenge of the 'Taker's pre-show Free for All against Flash Funk. However, he was replaced by The Sultan for unknown reasons. The New Blackjacks (1997–1998) In February 1997, Windham turned heel and formed The New Blackjacks with Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw. Windham dyed his hair and moustache black. The tag team was a tribute to the original Blackjacks (Windham's father, Mulligan, and Jack Lanza). The team had opportunities for the World Tag Titles, but no success. That team didn't last long, as Windham turned on Bradshaw to join Jim Cornette's "NWA faction" in January 1998. He wore brown cowboy vest and boots. The angle was scrapped months later. His last WWF TV appearance was a loss to Vader on Monday Night Raw May 11 and his last WWF match losing to Bradshaw on May 16, 1998 at a house show. Windham left for WCW again. World Championship Wrestling (1998–1999) In his last World Championship Wrestling run, Barry Windham was brought back to WCW in late-1998 by Eric Bischoff. Barry was then loosely associated with Bischoff's nWo Hollywood for a while before forming a tag team with Curt Hennig. At SuperBrawl IX, Hennig and Windham defeated Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko in the finals of a tag team tournament to win the vacant WCW World Tag Team Championship. Windham reinjured his knee during this period but would return as part of "The West Texas Rednecks" in mid-1999. They were supposed to be a heel group to feud with rapper Master P's "No Limit Soldiers", but the southern fans of WCW cheered the Rednecks, going against what WCW management and booking had hoped for, and the angle was eventually dropped. The group consisted of his brother Kendall Windham, Curt Hennig, and Bobby Duncum Jr.; Duncum was replaced by Curly Bill after he was injured and shortly before the group was disbanded and the Rednecks storyline was dropped. On August 23, 1999 edition of Nitro, the Windham brothers defeated Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) to win their final WCW World Tag Team Championship, before losing the titles back to Harlem Heat at Fall Brawl 1999. Both Barry and Kendall were shortly after released by WCW. Late career (1999–2005, 2010) In late 1999, Windham worked for Ted DiBiase's promotion WXO and World Wrestling Council (WWC), where he won the latter's World Tag Team Championship in Puerto Rico with brother Kendall. By 2000, Windham began competing on the American independent scene in the Florida-based Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling, where he won their Heavyweight Championship and held it for the better part of a year. He also became part of the Xtreme Horsemen in a stable with Steve Corino and C. W. Anderson. They feuded with Dusty and Dustin Rhodes. Windham's last wrestling appearances were at Major League Wrestling's War Games, a U.S. Express reunion with Mike Rotunda in a loss to Larry Zbyszko and "The Outlaw" Ron Bass at WrestleReunion I on January 29, 2005 and on the "WrestleMania Rewind" episode of WWE Monday Night Raw on March 10, 2008, appearing with Rotunda to reform the U.S. Express one final time against The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff in a rematch from WrestleMania I, although the match never commenced. Windham worked as a producer for WWE. In 2007, he appeared on the Ric Flair and the Four Horsemen DVD. Barry was also seen during the 2007 WWE Hall of Fame broadcast, sitting next to former partner John "Bradshaw" Layfield. In June 2007, Windham did the introduction of SuperBrawl III for WWE 24/7. On December 31, 2008, he was released by the WWE. Windham wrestled his final match in February 2010 for American Combat Wrestling. Windham appeared at the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame with Ric Flair, J.J. Dillon, Arn Anderson, and Tully Blanchard as The Four Horsemen were inducted. Personal life Windham has a son and a daughter with his ex-wife, Kebra. He also has another son from early on in his career. He is also the maternal uncle of WWE wrestlers Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas. On October 26, 2011, it was reported that he was hospitalized for either a very serious stroke or a massive heart attack and was in an ICU unit. He was found at his ranch by his brother-in-law Mike Rotunda. His family confirmed that Windham suffered a heart attack. His father Blackjack Mulligan posted a message to Facebook saying "I have a son near death". He was later moved to a facility in Orlando, Florida, for an MRI on his neck due to the fall he took from the heart attack. In a later interview on Monte and the Pharaoh Broadcast in 2019, Windham appeared to deny having a heart attack when asked directly about his health. On December 2, 2022, Windham suffered another heart attack while walking through an Atlanta airport, resulting in him going into cardiac arrest. He was transported to ICU and his family has asked for donations. Championships and accomplishments All Japan Pro Wrestling World's Strongest Tag Determination League Exciting Award (1983) – with Ron Fuller Championship Wrestling from Florida NWA Florida Global Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Ron Bass NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship (6 times) NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Mike Graham (1) and Scott McGhee (1) NWA Florida Television Championship (3 times) NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (1 time) – with Mike Graham NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version) (2 times) NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (3 times) – with Mike Rotunda Jim Crockett Promotions / World Championship Wrestling NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship (1 time) WCW World Television Championship (1 time) NWA Western States Heritage Championship (1 time) NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (1 time) NWA United States Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Ron Garvin NWA World (Mid-Atlantic)/WCW World Tag Team Championship (4 times) – with Lex Luger (1), Dustin Rhodes (1), Curt Hennig (1), and Kendall Windham (1) NWA All-Star Wrestling (North Carolina) NWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Tully Blanchard1 NWA New England NWA New England Heavyweight Championship (1 time) NWA Southern Championship Wrestling NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Tennessee version) (2 times) Pro Wrestling Illustrated PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1982) PWI ranked him #11 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 1993 PWI ranked him #35 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003 PWI ranked him #48 of the top 100 tag teams of the "PWI Years" with Mike Rotunda in 2003 PWI ranked him #87 of the top 100 tag teams of the "PWI Years" with Dustin Rhodes in 2003 PWI ranked him #90 of the top 100 tag teams of the "PWI Years" with Lex Luger in 2003 Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling TCW Heavyweight Championship (2 times) World Wrestling Council WWC World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Kendall Windham World Wrestling Federation/WWE NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (1 time) WWF Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Mike Rotunda WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2012) as a member of The Four Horsemen Wrestling Observer Newsletter Rookie of the Year (1980) Match of the Year (1986) vs. Ric Flair on February 14 1The title was won by Windham and Blanchard in a small North Carolina NWA affiliated promotion. However, it should not be confused with the more prominent NWA All-Star Wrestling promotion that operated out of Vancouver, British Columbia from the early '60s to the late '80s. 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Gebran Gerge Bassil (; born 21 June 1970) is a Lebanese politician who is the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement since 2015 and leader of the Strong Lebanon bloc in the Lebanese parliament since 2018. A Maronite Christian, he is the son-in-law of President Michel Aoun, and has been his most senior advisor since 2005. Born in Batroun, Bassil joined the FPM, becoming a prominent activist in it. He ran in the general election of 2005 and 2009, and was appointed as the Minister of Telecommunications in the First Cabinet of Saad Hariri. In 2011, Bassil and all ministers of the opposition announced their resignation, leading to the collapse of the government. He subsequently held the position of Minister of Energy and Water between 2011 and 2014, as well as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants from 2014 to 2020. He won a parliamentary seat for Batroun district and the Maronite sect in the general election in 2018. He was highly targeted in the widespread Lebanese protests which began by the end of 2019. Bassil remains a controversial figure in the country. He is often accused of corruption, racism and nepotism, and was labeled the "most hated man in Lebanon". These claims are denied by Bassil, stating that they are part of a wider character assassination plot. He was sanctioned by the United States under the Magnitsky Act. Early life Bassil was born into a Maronite Christian family. He received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in civil engineering from the American University of Beirut in 1992 and 1993 respectively. He was a member of a number of associations: the Lebanese Red Cross and Rotary Club of Batroun, Lebanon. Political career Between the years of 1998 and 2005, Bassil was an activist in various positions in the Free Patriotic Movement. In 2005, he became a candidate in the general elections in the district of Batroun but did not succeed in being elected. From 2005 to 2008, Bassil was head of the Free Patriotic Movement. He served as the Minister of telecommunications in the Lebanese cabinet led by Fouad Siniora from May 2008 to June 2009, and then as the minister of energy in the cabinet headed by Saad Hariri Bassil lost the general elections held in 2009. Collapse of government in 2011 On 12 January 2011, the government collapsed after Bassil announced that all ten opposition ministers had resigned following months of warnings by Hezbollah that it would not remain inactive should there be indictments against the group. The New York Times suggested the resignations came after the collapse of talks between Syria and Saudi Arabia to ease tensions in Lebanon. Minister of Energy and Water and Foreign Affairs and Emigrants He served as the Minister of Energy and Water in the cabinet headed by Najib Mikati since June 2011, and assumed the role of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants as of February 2014. In the general election of 2018, Bassil was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Batroun-Koura-Zgharta-Bsharri electoral district. During his tenure as the Minister of Energy and Water, he promised to provide electricity 24-hours a day; hence, he officiated a campaign to explore offshore oil and gas in the Eastern Mediterranean, and to generate power by floating electricity-generating turbines off the Lebanese coast through Turkish company Karpowership. However, the plan did not realize due to the continuous political disagreements in Lebanon. 2017 Lebanon–Saudi Arabia dispute Lebanon's president Aoun and some Lebanese officials including Bassil believed that the abrupt resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri was made under coercion by Saudis and have claimed that the Saudis have kept him hostage. This led Bassil to visit multiple European countries and meet with senior EU leaders to rally diplomatic support for Lebanon and its stability. During his European tour, he met with EU's High Representative and Vice-President of the Commission Federica Mogherini in Brussels, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, German FM Sigmar Gabriel, Russian FM Sergei Lavrov and French President Emmanuel Macron. United States sanctions On 6 November 2020, the United States Trump administration imposed sanctions on Bassil under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act over "systemic corruption" and ties with the Shia movement Hezbollah under Executive Order E.O. 13818. A senior U.S. official said Bassil's support for Hezbollah was "every bit of the motivation" for targeting him for sanctions. The sanctions froze all of his assets in the U.S. as well as his bank accounts in U.S. dollars. Private sector banks and U.S.-based businesses are prohibited to do business with him. He was denied access to the United States and may encounter problems getting a Schengen visa. After the announcement, Bassil tweeted that he was "neither frightened by the sanctions nor tempted by the promises". President Michel Aoun assigned his foreign minister Charbel Wehbe to contact the United States in order to obtain evidence or necessary to take the necessary legal measures against Bassil. In a televised speech Bassil slammed the sanctions as unjust and politically motivated, mainly for his refusal to break ties with Hezbollah. He also added that he joined the government as Foreign Minister to take advantage of diplomatic immunity, and congratulated Joe Biden for his win in the 2020 presidential election. Bassil's supporters gathered in front of his house, expressing their solidarity and sympathy for him. The US ambassador to Lebanon Dorothy Shea suggested that Bassil "expressed willingness to break with Hezbollah on certain conditions", and that the sanctions are targeting Bassil and not the Free Patriotic Movement. This was later denied by Bassil. Personal life Bassil and his wife Chantal Michel Aoun have three children. His father-in-law is the former Lebanese president Michel Aoun, the former leader and founder of the Free Patriotic Movement. On 27 September 2020, Bassil's party said he was infected with a "mild" case of COVID-19 as cases surged throughout Lebanon. Controversies Comments on Israel Bassil was criticized by many Lebanese politicians after an interview in December 2017 with Al-Mayadeen in which he stated that Lebanon does not have an ideological problem with Israel. He also said in that interview that he was not against Israel "living in security". However, he has been an advocate for the return of Shebaa Farms, Kfarchouba Hills and the northern part of Ghajar, to be under the Lebanese authority. Dispute with Speaker of Parliament In January 2018, Bassil was recorded in a private meeting calling the Speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri, a "thug". In the leaked footage, Bassil accused Berri of urging Shiite businessmen to boycott a diaspora conference organized by the Foreign Ministry in Abidjan. Proposed citizenship changes In March 2018, Bassil proposed amending Lebanese naturalization laws to allow citizenship to be passed from mothers onto their children. The bill drew criticism for not applying to women in marriages with men from neighbouring countries which activists argue is a violation of their rights. Lobbying in the United States In July 2019, a document was published, in which a consultant, Mario LaSala, mentioned that he worked on lobbying meetings between Bassil and American Senators. Comments on foreign residents In 2019, many users on social media, including renowned journalists, actors and politicians criticized Bassil for several tweets which targeted the foreign residents and labour force in Lebanon, such as: Involvement in the rhetoric of Lebanese protests In late 2019, Bassil became the subject of a popular Lebanese-language chant in the Lebanese protests. The chant was oppositional in nature, due to Bassil's close association to his father-in-law, Lebanese president Michel Aoun, as well as the public perception that Bassil profited politically by taking advantage of the country's sectarian divisions. The lyrics to the chant, which was sung as a short melody, went as follows: These explicit lyrics curse Bassil with a vulgar reference to his mother's genitals. The song was sung in the street and was reproduced and parodied in various forms in popular social media posts and mass-forwarded WhatsApp messages until it was nearly ubiquitously known in Lebanon. Its rapidly spreading popularity led some social media users to dub Bassil "the most cursed politician in the world for the shortest period of time." Bassil has claimed that all these attacks are part of a wider character assassination by his opponents. World Economic Forum in Davos 2019 In January 2019, Bassil bragged at Davos that he can teach the United States and the United Kingdom "how to run a country without a budget". Lebanon's economy collapsed later that same year. World Economic Forum in Davos 2020 In January 2020, he attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, and when asked by Hadley Gamble regarding the trip funding, he responded that it was offered to him. In the same meeting, the Dutch foreign trade minister, Sigrid Kaag, mentioned that in her home country, "we're not allowed to have friends like that." References External links 1970 births American University of Beirut alumni Energy ministers of Lebanon Foreign ministers of Lebanon Free Patriotic Movement politicians 20th-century Lebanese politicians Living people People from Batroun District People sanctioned under the Magnitsky Act COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon Aoun family 21st-century Lebanese politicians
The Three Dances of Mary Wilford (German: Die drei Tänze der Mary Wilford) is a 1920 German silent drama film directed by Robert Wiene and starring Friedrich Feher, Erika Glässner and Ludwig Hartau. It is apparently a sequel to Director Léo Lasko's 1919 film, The Sinner (German: Die Sünderin). Cast Friedrich Feher Erika Glässner Ludwig Hartau Reinhold Köstlin Hermann Vallentin References Bibliography Jung, Uli & Schatzberg, Walter. Beyond Caligari: The Films of Robert Wiene. Berghahn Books, 1999. External links Films of the Weimar Republic 1920 films German silent feature films Films directed by Robert Wiene 1920 drama films German black-and-white films Silent German drama films 1920s German films 1920s German-language films
Beaune () is the wine capital of Burgundy in the Côte d'Or department in eastern France. It is located between Lyon and Dijon. Beaune is one of the key wine centers in France, and the center of Burgundy wine production and business. The annual wine auction of the Hospices de Beaune is the primary wine auction in France. The town is surrounded by some of the world's most famous wine villages, while the facilities and cellars of many producers, large and small, are situated in the historic center of Beaune itself, as they have been since Roman times. With a rich historical and architectural heritage, Beaune is considered the "Capital of Burgundy wines". It is an ancient and historic town on a plain by the hills of the Côte d'Or, with features remaining from the pre-Roman and Roman eras, through the medieval and renaissance periods. Beaune is a walled city, with about half of the battlements, ramparts, and the moat, having survived in good condition. The central "old town" or "vieille ville" is extensive. Historically Beaune is intimately connected with the Dukes of Burgundy. The 15th-century Hospices de Beaune, in the town center, is one of the best preserved renaissance buildings in Europe. Other landmarks in Beaune include the old market (les Halles), the Beffroi (clock tower), and the collegiate church of Notre Dame. Beaune is the main center for the "Burgundian tile" polychrome renaissance roofing style of the region. Because of its historical importance in wine production and the unique system of terroir in the region, the town of Beune was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015 as part of the Climats, terroirs of Burgundy site. Wine Beaune is one of the wine communes of the Côte de Beaune subregion of the Burgundy wine region, which bears the name of this town. Although Beaune is lacking a Grand cru vineyard in the commune, it is the hub of the region's wine business, as most of Burgundy's major négociants are here. Beaune is renowned for its annual charity wine auction on behalf of the Hospices de Beaune. It is on the route des Grands Crus tourist trail among the vineyards. The road runs north from Beaune to Gevrey Chambertin and Nuits-Saint-Georges and south to Nolay, Saisy and Autun. The Town Beaune is the centre for wine industry services (such as tractors and equipment for vat-rooms) as well as a number of wine-related institutes and education facilities. The train station is served by TGV, through Dijon or Lyon. There is a comprehensive "traditional" shopping area clustered around the central square with a focus on gourmet food, fashion, and wine, while large supermarkets, business parks, etc., are situated on the outskirts of town. Beaune has a major fine food market on Saturdays, where there are a large number of stall holders supplying a broad selection of products and specialties from Burgundy and the surrounding regions. For example, Bresse chickens, Jura cheeses, small goods, spices, produce of every variety as well as seasonal specialties such as truffles. There is a smaller market on Wednesday, and special-event markets and fetes are held throughout the year. Although Beaune is not primarily a tourist town but one centred on the wine industry, it nevertheless attracts a large amount of tourists. About five traditional smaller hotels are located within the city walls with around five chain hotels on the outskirts. Beaune is one of a number of towns in Europe asserting a key role in the "invention of film"; a number of murals and other tourist attractions reflect this. Technically Beaune is a commune in eastern France, a sub-prefecture of department 21, the Côte-d'Or department, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Population Origin, Geography and Climate The name "Beaune" derives from the Latinised Gaulish word "Belena", which was the name of a spring around which the settlement was established. That name in turn is derived from "Belen" or "Belenos", a god of fast-flowing water. A Roman fort was built there in the first century A.D. and it was already a prosperous wine-growing region in the 13th century. The town is served by a small watercourse, the "Bouzaise" (or "Bouzaize") of which the source is in a public park at the north-east boundary. Beaune has a semi-continental climate with an oceanic tendency. The oceanic influence is seen with frequent rains in each season (though Autumn has the most and Summer has the least) and many weather changes. On the other hand, one sees the semi-continental influence with one of the greatest seasonal temperature differences, characterized by cold winters with frequent snowfall, and hot summers with violent storms. It is this climate which creates the unique environment for which the Côte d'Or is so readily known. Hospices de Beaune Founded in 1442 by Nicolas Rolin, chancellor of the Duke of Burgundy, and his wife, the Hospices are a charity running hospitals and other services for the needy. Following from past donations, they own vineyards in Burgundy. The American Expeditionary Forces University at Beaune At the end of WWI the American Expeditionary Forces University was established in Beaune, complete with its own chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Faculty included Walter M. Chandler, a Progressive Party member and, later, a Republican Party member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the State of New York. Notable people Nicolas Grozelier (1692-1778), 18th-century French fabulist Louis Chevrolet (1878–1941), race car driver, co-founder of the Chevrolet Motor Car Company, co-founder of the Frontenac Motor Corporation with brothers Gaston and Arthur. Arthur Chevrolet (1884–1946), race car driver and co-founder of the Frontenac Motor Corporation with brothers Louis and Gaston. Gaston Chevrolet (1892–1920), 1920 Indianapolis 500 winner and 1920 AAA National Champion race car driver, co-founder of the Frontenac Motor Corporation with brothers Louis and Arthur. Bruno Latour (1947-2022), anthropologist and an influential theorist in the field of science and technology studies. Étienne-Jules Marey (1830–1904), scientist and chronophotographer, widely considered to be a pioneer of photography and an influential pioneer of the history of cinema. Gaspard Monge (1746–1818), mathematician and inventor of descriptive geometry. Félix Ziem (1821–1911), painter in the style of the Barbizon School. International relations Beaune is twinned with: Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States, since 2006 Bensheim, Hessen, Germany, since 1960 Malmedy, Liège Province, Belgium, since 1962 Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria, Austria, since 1976 Kōshū, Yamanashi, Japan, since 1976 Gallery See also Communes of the Côte-d'Or department French wine List of works by Henri Chapu Sculptor of Beaune memorial 1870 References External links Official website Beaune Tourism office Communes of Côte-d'Or Subprefectures in France Côte-d'Or communes articles needing translation from French Wikipedia Burgundy
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is a unit of the United States National Park Service in Columbia County, New York, south of the village of Kinderhook, north of New York City and south of Albany. The National Historic Site preserves the Lindenwald estate owned by Martin Van Buren, the eighth president of the United States. Van Buren purchased the 36-room mansion during his presidency in 1839, and it became his home and farm from his leaving office in 1841 until his death in 1862. History Van Buren, a founder of the Democratic Party, purchased the home and approximately of land in 1839 for $14,000 (equal to $ today) while he was still president. However, Van Buren did not move into the home until 1841 (after he was defeated for his second term by the Whig candidate William Henry Harrison in 1840). Eventually, his four living sons, Abraham, John, Martin Jr., and Smith, had rooms in the mansion. The home was previously owned by the Van Ness family and was where Washington Irving wrote most of his books A History of New York and Sketch Book. Irving and Van Buren later became friends. Van Buren ran two United States presidential campaigns from Lindenwald. In 1844, he based his ultimately unsuccessful run for the Democratic nomination at the estate. That year, Van Buren lost a hotly contested fight to nominee and eventual President James Knox Polk. In 1848, in opposition to the extension of slavery into territories captured from Mexico as a result of the Mexican–American War, Van Buren ran for president on a third-party ticket (The Free Soil Party), again directing his campaign from Lindenwald. Van Buren's campaign drew enough votes away from the Democratic nominee, Lewis Cass, to allow Whig candidate Zachary Taylor to prevail. Van Buren named the estate Lindenwald, which is German for "linden forest", after the American Linden (American Basswood or Tilia americana) trees lining the Albany-to-New York Post Road, which is still located in front of the home. The section of the road on the property remains unimproved to this day. Some replanted Linden trees also remain by the side of the road. Van Buren died at Lindenwald on July 24, 1862. He was 79. Recognition Lindenwald was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961. The Martin Van Buren National Historic Site was established on October 26, 1974, and today, Lindenwald is under the care of the National Park Service. Today The site can be found on Route 9H, about south of Van Buren's hometown of Kinderhook, New York. A visitor center operated by the National Park Service is located at the site. Access to the Lindenwald mansion is by ranger-guided tour only. The tower cannot be visited due to fire safety codes. The grounds contain educational signs which tell of the history of the Lindenwald estate. During Van Buren's lifetime, the site also contained two gatehouses, a north one and a south one. The north gatehouse was demolished in the 1950s, but today the site is outlined with a stone foundation. Gallery See also List of residences of presidents of the United States Presidential memorials in the United States Further reading Great Houses of the Hudson River, Michael Middleton Dwyer, editor, with preface by Mark Rockefeller, Boston, Massachusetts: Little, Brown and Company, published in association with Historic Hudson Valley, 2001. . References External links Martin Van Buren's "Return to the Soil", a National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) lesson plan Kinderhook information "Life Portrait of Martin Van Buren", from C-SPAN's American Presidents: Life Portraits, broadcast from the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, May 3, 1999 National Historic Landmarks in New York (state) Presidential homes in the United States National Historic Sites in New York (state) Historic house museums in New York (state) Museums in Columbia County, New York Presidential museums in New York (state) Houses in Columbia County, New York National Register of Historic Places in Columbia County, New York Protected areas established in 1974 1974 establishments in New York (state) Martin Van Buren Washington Irving
The enzyme lipid-phosphate phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.76) catalyzes the reaction (9S,10S)-10-hydroxy-9-(phosphonooxy)octadecanoate + H2O (9S,10S)-9,10-dihydroxyoctadecanoate + phosphate This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric monoester bonds. The systematic name is (9S,10S)-10-hydroxy-9-(phosphonooxy)octadecanoate phosphohydrolase. Other names in common use include hydroxy fatty acid phosphatase, dihydroxy fatty acid phosphatase, hydroxy lipid phosphatase, sEH (ambiguous), and soluble epoxide hydrolase (ambiguous). See also Epoxide hydrolase 2 References EC 3.1.3 Enzymes of unknown structure
Gustavo Sannia (13 May 1875 – 21 December 1930) was an Italian mathematician working in differential geometry, projective geometry, and summation of series. He was the son of Achille Sannia, mathematician and senator of the Kingdom of Italy. Biography Gustavo Sannia was born in Naples. Sannia lived in Turin from 1902 to 1915 and from 1919 to 1922, first as an assistant to D'Ovidio and Fubini and later as a professor. From 1915 to 1919, he taught at the University of Cagliari. Sannia returned to Naples in 1924, where he would remain until his premature death. Selected publications "Deformazioni infinitesime delle curve inestendibili e corrispondenza per ortogonalità di elementi." Rendiconti del Circolo Matematico di Palermo (1884–1940) 21, no. 1 (1906): 229–256. "Nuova esposizione della geometria infinitesimale délle congruenze rettilinee." Annali di Matematica Pura ed Applicata (1898–1922) 15, no. 1 (1908): 143–185. "Nuovo metodo per lo studio delle congruenze e dei complessi di raggi." Rendiconti del Circolo Matematico di Palermo (1884–1940) 33, no. 1 (1912): 328–340. "Osservazioni sulla «Réclamation de priorité» del sig. Zindler." Annali di Matematica Pura ed Applicata (1898–1922) 19, no. 1 (1912): 57–59. "Su due forme differenziali che individuano una congruenza o un complesso di rette." Rendiconti del Circolo Matematico di Palermo (1884–1940) 33, no. 1 (1912): 67–74. "Sui differenziali totali di ordine superiore." Rendiconti del Circolo Matematico di Palermo (1884–1940) 36, no. 1 (1913): 305–316. "Nuovo metodo di sommazione delle serie: Estensione del metodo di Borel." Rendiconti del Circolo Matematico di Palermo (1884–1940) 42, no. 1 (1916): 303–322. "Riavvicinamento di geometrie differenziali delle superficie: metriche, affine, proiettiva." Annali di Matematica Pura ed Applicata (1898–1922) 31, no. 1 (1922): 165–189. "Nuova trattazione della geometria proiettivo-differenziale delle curve sghembe." Annali di Matematica Pura ed Applicata 3, no. 1 (1926): 1–25. References Bibliography G. F. Tricomi, Matematici italiani del primo secolo dello stato unitario, Memorie dell'Accademia delle Scienze di Torino. Classe di Scienze fisiche matematiche e naturali, 4th series, vol. 1, 1962. External links Gustavo Sannia at mathematica.sns.it Italian mathematicians 1930 deaths 1875 births
Sherko Haji-Rasouli (born September 1, 1980) is a former Iranian professional football player. But now a Canadian football player. He played for the Montreal Alouettes and BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. College career Haji-Rasouli played collegiately at the University of Miami in the U.S. state of Florida. While playing for the Hurricanes, Haji-Rasouli was twice selected to the All-Big East team. Professional career Haji-Rasouli was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes in the 2002 CFL Draft (2nd round, 12th overall). He suffered a season-ending injury in 2003, limiting him to just one game. In 2004, Haji-Rasouli played all 18 games in his final season in Montreal. Haji-Rasouli was signed by the Lions as a free agent before the 2005 season. In 2005, Haji-Rasouli played 16 games primarily as the Lions' first backup offensive lineman. However, he later moved into the starting lineup (starting 5 games) after an injury to Jamal Powell. Haji-Rasouli caught one pass for 3 yards in an August 19, 2005 game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. In 2006, Haji-Rasouli played most of the season as a backup but received some starts when Kelly Bates was injured. On January 31, 2011, Haji-Rasouli was released by the Lions. References 1980 births Living people BC Lions players Canadian football offensive linemen Sportspeople of Iranian descent Iranian expatriate sportspeople in the United States Miami Hurricanes football players Montreal Alouettes players Sportspeople from Shiraz Iranian emigrants to Canada Iranian players of Canadian football Iranian players of American football
```objective-c /* * * Use of this source code is governed by a BSD-style license that can be * found in the LICENSE file. * / #ifndef VisualBenchmarkStream_DEFINED #define VisualBenchmarkStream_DEFINED #include "Benchmark.h" #include "gm.h" #include "SkCommandLineFlags.h" #include "SkPicture.h" DECLARE_string(match); class VisualBenchmarkStream { public: VisualBenchmarkStream(); static bool ReadPicture(const char path, SkAutoTUnref<SkPicture>* pic); Benchmark* next(); private: const BenchRegistry* fBenches; const skiagm::GMRegistry* fGMs; SkTArray<SkString> fSKPs; const char* fSourceType; // What we're benching: bench, GM, SKP, ... const char* fBenchType; // How we bench it: micro, playback, ... int fCurrentSKP; }; #endif ```
Braj Bihari Sharma (1897-1978) was an Indian politician. He was a Member of Parliament , representing Uttar Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha the upper house of India's Parliament representing the Indian National Congress. References Rajya Sabha members from Uttar Pradesh Indian National Congress politicians 1897 births 1978 deaths
```julia module ExperimentalGibbsTests using ..Models: MoGtest_default, MoGtest_default_z_vector, gdemo using ..NumericalTests: check_MoGtest_default, check_MoGtest_default_z_vector, check_gdemo, check_numerical, two_sample_test using DynamicPPL using Random using Test using Turing using Turing.Inference: AdvancedHMC, AdvancedMH using ForwardDiff: ForwardDiff using ReverseDiff: ReverseDiff function check_transition_varnames( transition::Turing.Inference.Transition, parent_varnames ) transition_varnames = mapreduce(vcat, transition.) do vn_and_val [first(vn_and_val)] end # Varnames in `transition` should be subsumed by those in `vns`. for vn in transition_varnames @test any(Base.Fix2(DynamicPPL.subsumes, vn), parent_varnames) end end const DEMO_MODELS_WITHOUT_DOT_ASSUME = Union{ Model{typeof(DynamicPPL.TestUtils.demo_assume_index_observe)}, Model{typeof(DynamicPPL.TestUtils.demo_assume_multivariate_observe)}, Model{typeof(DynamicPPL.TestUtils.demo_assume_dot_observe)}, Model{typeof(DynamicPPL.TestUtils.demo_assume_observe_literal)}, Model{typeof(DynamicPPL.TestUtils.demo_assume_literal_dot_observe)}, Model{typeof(DynamicPPL.TestUtils.demo_assume_matrix_dot_observe_matrix)}, } has_dot_assume(::DEMO_MODELS_WITHOUT_DOT_ASSUME) = false has_dot_assume(::Model) = true @testset "Gibbs using `condition`" begin @testset "Demo models" begin @testset "$(model.f)" for model in DynamicPPL.TestUtils.DEMO_MODELS vns = DynamicPPL.TestUtils.varnames(model) # Run one sampler on variables starting with `s` and another on variables starting with `m`. vns_s = filter(vns) do vn DynamicPPL.getsym(vn) == :s end vns_m = filter(vns) do vn DynamicPPL.getsym(vn) == :m end samplers = [ Turing.Experimental.Gibbs( vns_s => NUTS(), vns_m => NUTS(), ), Turing.Experimental.Gibbs( vns_s => NUTS(), vns_m => HMC(0.01, 4), ) ] if !has_dot_assume(model) # Add in some MH samplers, which are not compatible with `.~`. append!( samplers, [ Turing.Experimental.Gibbs( vns_s => HMC(0.01, 4), vns_m => MH(), ), Turing.Experimental.Gibbs( vns_s => MH(), vns_m => HMC(0.01, 4), ) ] ) end @testset "$sampler" for sampler in samplers # Check that taking steps performs as expected. rng = Random.default_rng() transition, state = AbstractMCMC.step(rng, model, DynamicPPL.Sampler(sampler)) check_transition_varnames(transition, vns) for _ = 1:5 transition, state = AbstractMCMC.step(rng, model, DynamicPPL.Sampler(sampler), state) check_transition_varnames(transition, vns) end end @testset "comparison with 'gold-standard' samples" begin num_iterations = 1_000 thinning = 10 num_chains = 4 # Determine initial parameters to make comparison as fair as possible. posterior_mean = DynamicPPL.TestUtils.posterior_mean(model) initial_params = DynamicPPL.TestUtils.update_values!!( DynamicPPL.VarInfo(model), posterior_mean, DynamicPPL.TestUtils.varnames(model), )[:] initial_params = fill(initial_params, num_chains) # Sampler to use for Gibbs components. sampler_inner = HMC(0.1, 32) sampler = Turing.Experimental.Gibbs( vns_s => sampler_inner, vns_m => sampler_inner, ) Random.seed!(42) chain = sample( model, sampler, MCMCThreads(), num_iterations, num_chains; progress=false, initial_params=initial_params, discard_initial=1_000, thinning=thinning ) # "Ground truth" samples. # TODO: Replace with closed-form sampling once that is implemented in DynamicPPL. Random.seed!(42) chain_true = sample( model, NUTS(), MCMCThreads(), num_iterations, num_chains; progress=false, initial_params=initial_params, thinning=thinning, ) # Perform KS test to ensure that the chains are similar. xs = Array(chain) xs_true = Array(chain_true) for i = 1:size(xs, 2) @test two_sample_test(xs[:, i], xs_true[:, i]; warn_on_fail=true) # Let's make sure that the significance level is not too low by # checking that the KS test fails for some simple transformations. # TODO: Replace the heuristic below with closed-form implementations # of the targets, once they are implemented in DynamicPPL. @test !two_sample_test(0.9 .* xs_true[:, i], xs_true[:, i]) @test !two_sample_test(1.1 .* xs_true[:, i], xs_true[:, i]) @test !two_sample_test(1e-1 .+ xs_true[:, i], xs_true[:, i]) end end end end @testset "multiple varnames" begin rng = Random.default_rng() @testset "with both `s` and `m` as random" begin model = gdemo(1.5, 2.0) vns = (@varname(s), @varname(m)) alg = Turing.Experimental.Gibbs(vns => MH()) # `step` transition, state = AbstractMCMC.step(rng, model, DynamicPPL.Sampler(alg)) check_transition_varnames(transition, vns) for _ in 1:5 transition, state = AbstractMCMC.step( rng, model, DynamicPPL.Sampler(alg), state ) check_transition_varnames(transition, vns) end # `sample` Random.seed!(42) chain = sample(model, alg, 10_000; progress=false) check_numerical(chain, [:s, :m], [49 / 24, 7 / 6]; atol=0.4) end @testset "without `m` as random" begin model = gdemo(1.5, 2.0) \| (m=7 / 6,) vns = (@varname(s),) alg = Turing.Experimental.Gibbs(vns => MH()) # `step` transition, state = AbstractMCMC.step(rng, model, DynamicPPL.Sampler(alg)) check_transition_varnames(transition, vns) for _ in 1:5 transition, state = AbstractMCMC.step( rng, model, DynamicPPL.Sampler(alg), state ) check_transition_varnames(transition, vns) end end end @testset "CSMC + ESS" begin rng = Random.default_rng() model = MoGtest_default alg = Turing.Experimental.Gibbs( (@varname(z1), @varname(z2), @varname(z3), @varname(z4)) => CSMC(15), @varname(mu1) => ESS(), @varname(mu2) => ESS(), ) vns = (@varname(z1), @varname(z2), @varname(z3), @varname(z4), @varname(mu1), @varname(mu2)) # `step` transition, state = AbstractMCMC.step(rng, model, DynamicPPL.Sampler(alg)) check_transition_varnames(transition, vns) for _ = 1:5 transition, state = AbstractMCMC.step(rng, model, DynamicPPL.Sampler(alg), state) check_transition_varnames(transition, vns) end # Sample! Random.seed!(42) chain = sample(MoGtest_default, alg, 1000; progress=false) check_MoGtest_default(chain, atol = 0.2) end @testset "CSMC + ESS (usage of implicit varname)" begin rng = Random.default_rng() model = MoGtest_default_z_vector alg = Turing.Experimental.Gibbs( @varname(z) => CSMC(15), @varname(mu1) => ESS(), @varname(mu2) => ESS(), ) vns = (@varname(z[1]), @varname(z[2]), @varname(z[3]), @varname(z[4]), @varname(mu1), @varname(mu2)) # `step` transition, state = AbstractMCMC.step(rng, model, DynamicPPL.Sampler(alg)) check_transition_varnames(transition, vns) for _ = 1:5 transition, state = AbstractMCMC.step(rng, model, DynamicPPL.Sampler(alg), state) check_transition_varnames(transition, vns) end # Sample! Random.seed!(42) chain = sample(model, alg, 1000; progress=false) check_MoGtest_default_z_vector(chain, atol = 0.2) end @testset "externsalsampler" begin @model function demo_gibbs_external() m1 ~ Normal() m2 ~ Normal() -1 ~ Normal(m1, 1) +1 ~ Normal(m1 + m2, 1) return (; m1, m2) end model = demo_gibbs_external() samplers_inner = [ externalsampler(AdvancedMH.RWMH(1)), externalsampler(AdvancedHMC.HMC(1e-1, 32), adtype=AutoForwardDiff()), externalsampler(AdvancedHMC.HMC(1e-1, 32), adtype=AutoReverseDiff()), externalsampler(AdvancedHMC.HMC(1e-1, 32), adtype=AutoReverseDiff(compile=true)), ] @testset "$(sampler_inner)" for sampler_inner in samplers_inner sampler = Turing.Experimental.Gibbs( @varname(m1) => sampler_inner, @varname(m2) => sampler_inner, ) Random.seed!(42) chain = sample(model, sampler, 1000; discard_initial=1000, thinning=10, n_adapts=0) check_numerical(chain, [:m1, :m2], [-0.2, 0.6], atol=0.1) end end end end ```
James Phillip Bird (born January 14, 1989) is a Welsh-born American rugby union fly-half. Early life Bird was born in Cardiff, Wales and attended Llanishen Fach Primary School, in the same class as British and Irish Lions Captain, Sam Warburton. He then attended Llanishen High School, and University of Bristol, UK. Upon graduating, Bird took a graduate trainee position with PricewaterhouseCoopers in London. Career Bird moved to New York City in January 2013. Bird was selected for the United States national rugby union team for the inaugural 2016 Americas Rugby Championship. He started in the first game of that championship against Argentina, scoring 15 points on his international debut in a 35–35 draw. He currently plays club rugby for Old Blue RFC, based in New York City. External links James Bird's USA Rugby Profile The Rugby Paper Article on James Bird 1989 births Living people Alumni of the University of Bristol American rugby union players Rugby union players from Cardiff United States international rugby union players Welsh rugby union players Rugby union fly-halves
Beacon Falls is a town in western New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. It lies in the southwestern part of the state, and is bisected by the Naugatuck River. The population was 6,000 at the 2020 census, down from 6,049 at the 2010 census. Founding The area that was to become Beacon Falls was first inhabited by tribal communities of Paugusetts and Paugusucks and was originally known as Nyumps. Early history texts indicate that a former Native American slave called Toby bought much of the land that was to become the town on September 7, 1693 for 10 pounds and a barrel of cider. Settlers from Derby, Connecticut moved to the area in 1678 and the town was incorporated in 1871 on lands carved from the neighboring towns of Bethany, Seymour, Naugatuck and Oxford. The town was named for Beacon Hill, from which a small waterfall descended. History The history of Beacon Falls is tied to the series of manufacturing concerns that operated in the town's impressive brick factory buildings on North Main Street, adjacent to the Naugatuck River. The last and most successful of those concerns was the Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Company. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries rubber manufacturing thrived in the Lower Naugatuck Valley. This followed the invention and 1844 patent, by Connecticut native Charles Goodyear, of a chemical process called Vulcanization to convert natural rubber into a durable, flexible, waterproof material. In the 1850s the American Hard Rubber Company built a brick factory in Beacon Falls, utilizing water power from the Naugatuck River. The company made buttons, whip sockets, and powder flasks. After that company was acquired and moved to Long Island, the empty brick building was bought by the Home Woolen Company, which in the 1860s expanded and manufactured woolen shawls, popular at the time with men, women and Civil War soldiers. The Home Woolen Company operated for 20-plus years until it became insolvent in 1887. The 1898 inception of the Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Company lay in the decision of George Lewis, President of the Goodyear Metallic Rubber Shoe Co. of Naugatuck, Connecticut, and his son Tracy S. Lewis, Secretary and Treasurer of that company, to resign and start a new business together. In 1898 the two Lewis men bought the Home Woolen Company facility and started the Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Company. The new company enjoyed great success for over two decades. From 150 pairs of shoes manufactured in 1899, by 1920 5.5 million pair were shipped; during that same time the town's population doubled. The company specialized in rubber soled boots with leather uppers (like today's "L.L. Bean boots"), and rubber soled athletic shoes with canvas uppers (now called "sneakers"). The footwear was marketed under the brand name, "Top Notch." The Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Company was a tremendous physical, economic, and cultural presence in Beacon Falls. It made major civic efforts to enhance the town and the lives of its employees, including building a movie theater, with an assembly room and dance hall for public use, sponsoring a musical band that gave daily performances, and commissioning the influential landscape architectural firm Olmsted Brothers to create an overall design for company lands and buildings. The resulting plan embraced the Tracy S. Lewis House and a neighborhood of workers' homes above the factory. Tracy Lewis died prematurely in 1921 at age 47, marking the demise of the Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Company, followed by the gradual end of manufacturing at the Beacon Falls facility. After Lewis's death, the company was acquired by the United States Rubber Company in Naugatuck (formerly Goodyear Metallic Rubber Shoe Co., renamed Uniroyal, Inc. in 1961), and the Beacon Falls athletic shoe was renamed "Keds." Production in the elegant brick factory buildings ended during the Great Depression in 1930, after which the buildings were used only for storage. Several buildings associated with the company, including the movie theater, were destroyed when the State of Connecticut widened the road in front of the factory in 1949, and when the Flood of 1955 (Connecticut) flooded the Naugatuck River, causing extensive damage through the valley. In 1984 the brick factory buildings were placed on the National Register of Historical Places as the "Home Woolen Company" (#84000410—"also known as Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Factory"). In the late 1980s the buildings were converted to a 188-unit, full-amenity apartment complex called Beacon Mill Village. The "Depot Street Bridge," spanning the Naugatuck River across from the old brick factory, is also on the National Register of Historical Places (#07000108). Built in 1935 of riveted steel, it was designed by engineers from the Public Works Administration and the Connecticut Highway Department. The bridge joins the two parts of Beacon Falls bisected by the river. A second major historical Beacon Falls business, where many town residents worked over the years, was the Homer D. Bronson Company. In 1884 the company moved to Beacon Falls from Waterbury, Connecticut (known as "the brass capital of the world"). The Homer D. Bronson Company manufactured a multitude of brass items, specializing in hinges used in industry and homes; automobile hood hinges were a major product. The company survived both the Great Depression and the Flood of 1955. Now named HDB Inc., its present-day website states that it has been "a leader in the engineered hinge and metal stamping markets since 1839." In 1986 the company moved to Winsted, Connecticut. Significant people and events Beacon Falls is home to the nationally known Meteorologist Jim Cantore and U.S. Congressman Ronald A. Sarasin. On May 15, 2018 one of the four EF1 tornadoes that struck CT had a 9.1 mile path that started in Beacon Falls and caused serious damage to homes and infrastructure. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it (1.01%) is water. The village of Pine Bridge, once known as Pines Bridge, is located within the town, south of the town center. Beacon Falls has been known as Beacon Falls Station, Beacon Falls Village, and the Beacon Falls Postal District within Bethany. The Beacon Falls (Metro-North station) is on the Waterbury branch of the New Haven line. On the National Register of Historic Places Depot Street Bridge: added March 9, 2007 (on the National Bridge registry). This bridge replaced the original wooden bridge that crossed the Naugatuck River and was dedicated in 1935. Home Woolen Company: added November 29, 1984 On the State Register of Historic Places Tracy S. Lewis House: Home of the Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Company President. Originally built by the American Hard Rubber Company, 35–37 Wolfe Avenue Rimmon Schoolhouse: a one room school house located on Pinesbridge Road (State Route 42). Dated 1789, it may have been renovated in 1830 (District School #6 of Oxford) when the area was part of the town of Oxford, CT. Riggs House: Located on Old Pinesbridge Road, is identified as the oldest home in Beacon Falls. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 6,049 people, divided into 2,509 total households, with 2,360 occupied households in the town. The racial makeup (population) of the town was 91.2% White, 1.4% African American, 1.2% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races, while 5.0% identified as either Hispanic or Latino. As of the census of 2000, there were 5,246 people, 2,032 households, and 1,450 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 2,104 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 96.97% White, 0.72% African American, 0.08% Native American, 1.03% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.13% of the population. There were 2,032 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families; 23.0% were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.08. In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males. The median income for a household in the town was $56,592, and the median income for a family was $62,461. Males had a median income of $41,696 versus $34,844 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,285. About 4.2% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. Beacon Falls is home to Woodland Regional High School, which opened in 2001. Woodland is part of Regional School District #16 (Beacon Falls and Prospect), which also consists of Long River Middle School (P), Laurel Ledge Elementary School (BF), and Prospect Elementary School (P). Transportation The Beacon Falls train station provides commuter rail service to Bridgeport, Stamford, and Grand Central Terminal in New York City via the Waterbury Branch on the Metro-North Railroad's New Haven Line. Beacon Falls lies along Connecticut Route 8. Connecticut Transit Waterbury Division provides bus service to Beacon Falls on its 479X route. See also References External links Official Website for the Town of Beacon Falls, CT Beacon Falls Historical Society Naugatuck River Valley Towns in Connecticut Towns in New Haven County, Connecticut Towns in the New York metropolitan area Towns in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Ruslan Abubakar Said-Khusainovich Edelgeriev (Russian: Русла́н Абубакар Сайд-Хуса́йнович Эдельгери́ев; born 4 December 1974, Akhmat-Yurt, Chechen-Ingush ASSR, RSFSR, Soviet Union) is a Russian politician, currently serving as Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation on Climate Change since 22 June 2018. Edelgeriev has also served as Chairman of the Government of the Chechen Republic from 24 May 2012 to 25 June 2018. Edelgeriev is a member of United Russia, serving as Secretary of the Chechen Regional Office from July 2012 to December 2019. Biography Edelgeriev was born on 4 December 1974 in Akhmat-Yurt in Checheno-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Edelgeriev's mother, Vera Afanasievna Deryabina, was a school teacher of Ramzan Kadyrov, head of the Chechnya. Edelgeriev served in the Russian Armed Forces from 1992 to 1994. From April 1994 to February 2004, Edelgeriev served in the Russian Interior Ministry in Slavyansk-na-Kubani. In 2002, Edelgeriev graduated from the Krasnodar Law Institute with a degree in jurisprudence. From February 2004 to May 2007, Edelgriev served as a police officer in Kurchaloyevsky District of Chechnya. Edelgeriev entered politics in 2007, serving as First Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Chechen Republic (December 2007 - January 2008) before becoming Minister of Agriculture in January 2008. Edelgeriev served in the agriculture ministerial role until 24 May 2012, when he was promoted to Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic. Since 22 June 2018, Edelgeriev has served as Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation of climate change issues. On 18 July 2018, Edelgeriev was made Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation on climate issues. References Living people 1974 births Chechen politicians United Russia politicians Advisers to the President of Russia People from Kurchaloyevsky District
Godberg Barry Cooper (born 20 August 1997) is an Italian professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Liga I club UTA Arad. Honours Makedonija Gjorče Petrov Macedonian Football Cup: 2021–22 References 1997 births Living people Footballers from Bergamo Italian men's footballers Ghanaian men's footballers Italian people of Ghanaian descent Italian expatriate men's footballers Men's association football forwards Kategoria Superiore players Swiss Challenge League players Macedonian First Football League players F.C. Arouca players S.C. Espinho players SC Vianense players FC Schaffhausen players FK Kukësi players FK Makedonija G.P. players Liga I players AFC Chindia Târgoviște players FC UTA Arad players Italian expatriate sportspeople in Switzerland Italian expatriate sportspeople in Albania Italian expatriate sportspeople in Romania Italian expatriates in Albania Italian expatriates in Romania Italian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal
Morgan Lewis, known as Morganics, is a Cairns based hip hop performer. Morganics started performing in Sydney in 1984 and was a member of Metabass'n'Breath who toured in Australia and America. Morganics works around Australia on community educational hip-hop projects such as 1999's Desert Rap with Brothablack and Monkey Mark from South West Syndicate, organised with Tony Collins from Triple J. ABC TV made a documentary on Desert Rap. Another hip-hop program Morganics participated in was in Wilcania in 2002 where he recorded a group of local boys called The Wilcannia Mob. The resulting track, "Down The River" got high rotation on Triple J and won a Deadly award. The song was included on a CD of young Aboriginal hip hop artists recorded at workshops around Australia called All You Mob, which New York Times named in their top ten alternative albums of the year. He conducts these workshop as he feels it is important to give young people direct access to Australian hip hop. Morganics has released five solo albums, his latest is "Music For My Friends And My Enemies". He also directed and acted in Australia's first ever hip hop feature film "Survival Tactics". (one of which contained second disc which was a followup to All You Mob) and worked with Miles Merrill on another. He has performed a live set for Triple J. He performs hip hop theatre shows such as Crouching Bboy Hidden Dreadlocks. "Stereotype" with Wire MC and "Survival Tactics" with a six person cast. Discography Morganics - Invisible Forces... (2002) Independent/Creative Vibes Morganics - Evolve/All You Mob 2 (2003) Independent/Creative Vibes Morganics - Hip Hop is my Passport (2007) Independent/Creative Vibes Miles Merrill with Morganics - Dirty Curly (2008) Invisible Forces Shopfront Theatre for Young People & Morganics present - All You Mob! (2002) ABC References External links Official site Local Noise Morganics - interview Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Australian hip hop musicians
724 Squadron was a Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm and Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm flying squadron. The squadron was formed for the first time in 1945 and was last disbanded in 1984. History 724 Squadron was first formed on 10 April 1945 as a Royal Navy naval air communications unit. The squadron made daily flights between Sydney and Melbourne until 31 May 1946 when it was disbanded. 724 Squadron was recommissioned as an Australian unit on 1 June 1955 at the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) main air station HMAS Albatross. The squadron's role was to carry out fixed-wing conversion training and it was initially equipped with Wirraway, Hawker Sea Fury and Fairey Firefly propeller-driven aircraft and de Havilland Vampire jets. The squadron's role changed in October 1956 when it absorbed most of the decommissioned 723 Squadron's de Havilland Sea Venom fighters and Fairey Gannet anti-submarine aircraft and Bristol Sycamore helicopters. As part of this change 724 Squadron's Wirraways, Sea Furies and Fireflys were transferred to other units. In its new role the squadron provided Sea Venom and Gannet operational training on board the RAN's only aircraft carrier, HMAS Melbourne. Three 724 Squadron pilots were killed during separate flying accidents during 1956. 724 Squadron's make-up continued to change in 1957 and 1958. The Sycamores were transferred back to the recommissioned 723 Squadron in early 1957 and the Gannets moved to 725 Squadron during 1958. This left 724 Squadron equipped with Sea Vampires and Sea Venoms. In 1959 the squadron formed an aerobatic team called the Ramjets which was equipped with Sea Venoms and performed at air shows across Australia. The squadron's role and aircraft inventory expanded during the early 1960s as the RAN wound-down its fixed-wing aircraft operations. 724 Squadron absorbed 725 Squadron in June 1961 and 805 Squadron and 723 Squadron in June and November 1963 respectively. As a result of these changes the squadron's aircraft complement eventually included Sea Venoms, Gannets, Vampires, Fireflies, Dakotas and Autocars. Between 1963 and 1968 724 Squadron and 816 Squadron were the only FAA squadrons operating fixed-wing aircraft. During this time the squadron's roles included all-weather fighter, anti-submarine warfare and operational flying training along with fleet support, trials and communications tasks. 724 Squadron became an all-jet conversion training squadron again in December 1968 and was equipped with two-seat trainer variants of the new McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk, Vampires and Venoms. The Vampires and Venoms were replaced by new Aermacchi MB-326 trainers between 1970 and 1972. Despite its rating as a second-line training unit, 724 Squadron participated in some fleet exercises and used its Skyhawks to provide close air support to Australian Army units during ground manoeuvres. The squadron's Skyhawks were also used in a new aerobatic team called the Checkmates. In June 1982 HMAS Melbourne was decommissioned without being replaced. As a result, the RAN's fixed-wing aircraft squadrons were rapidly decommissioned. 724 Squadron absorbed 805 Squadron's Skyhawks in July 1982 and transferred its Macchis to the Royal Australian Air Force in 1983. The squadron was decommissioned at HMAS Albatross on 30 June 1984 and its Skyhawks were later sold to the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Notes The "Checkmates" were an aerobatic team operated by 805 Sqn (VS 805) which was the front line Skyhawk sqn. Aircraft on this team at one stage sported a chess knight logo on the tailfin instead of the red/white check pattern. (The aircraft of 724 sported a similar pattern but in blue/yellow References Flying squadrons of the Royal Australian Navy 700 series Fleet Air Arm squadrons Military units and formations established in 1945 Military units and formations disestablished in 1984
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Velibor Gligorić (27 July 1899 – October 1977) was a Serbian university professor, literary and theatre critic, magazine editor and president of Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts. Biography He was born to Dimitrije Gligorić Sokoljanin, a teacher from Ljubovija, and mother Stana born Đurđević, a teacher from Novi Sad. He began law studies in France and graduated in Belgrade in 1924. After the graduation, he worked for fifteen years as an official at the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Following World War II Gligorić served as Director of the National Theatre in Belgrade and as the director of the Yugoslav Drama Theatre in Belgrade for a period of ten years (1948-1958). Gligorić was a full professor at the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade, well known for his sharp critical style. Velibor Gligorić became a member of SANU in 1955 and its president in 1965. In 1969 he was president of the Council of Yugoslav Academy of Science and Art. Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts elected him as a corresponding member. He was awarded the Vuk's award, 7 July Prize, AVNOJ award, Order for the People with the Golden Star, Order of the Republic with a golden wreath, Order of Fraternity and Unity and Order of labour. He was married to Savka, a professor at the Faculty of Economics in Belgrade. Gligorić is buried in the Alley of Distinguished Citizens at the Belgrade New Cemetery. Selected works Kritike, 1945. Srpski realisti, 1960. U Vihoru, fragmenti, ogledi, studije, 1962. Ogledi i studije, 1963. Branislav Nušić, 1964. Portreti, Beograd, 1965. Hronika jednog doba, 1965. Jakov Ignjatović, predavanje održano na Kolarčevom narodnom univerzitetu, 1949. Kritički radovi Velibora Gligorića, 1983. References 1899 births 1977 deaths Members of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts
The was a large underground bunker complex built during the Second World War in the town of Matsushiro, which is now a suburb of Nagano, Japan. The facility was constructed so that the central organs of the government of the Empire of Japan could be transferred there in the event of an Allied invasion. In its construction, three mountains that were symbolic of the Matsushiro municipality were damaged. Parts of the caves are open to the public today, and are operated as a tourist attraction by Nagano. Construction Construction began on November 11, 1944, and continued until Japan's surrender on August 15, 1945. Construction was 75% completed at the end of the war, with of floor-space (60,000 cubic meters (2,000,000 cu ft) of volume) excavated. Between 7,000 and 10,000 Korean forced laborers were used to build the complex, and it is estimated that 1,500 of them died. Forty-six Koreans disappeared on August 15, 1945, when Japan surrendered. The project cost ¥200,000,000. Composition The complex was an interlinked series of tunnels underneath several mountains. Facilities for the Imperial General Headquarters and palace functions were constructed under Mount Maizuru; military communications under Mount Saijo; government agencies, the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) and central telephone facilities under Mount Zōzan; the residences of the imperial family under Mount Minakami, and the Imperial Sanctuary under Mount Kōbō. Purpose The original purpose of the complex was to serve as an alternative headquarters for the Imperial General headquarters. However, in March 1945, secret orders were issued to add a palace to the complex. Yoshijirō Umezu informed Emperor Hirohito about construction of the complex in May, but did not tell him that it contained a palace. The plan was to relocate the Emperor to the complex in an armored train. When informed about the existence of the palace in July, Hirohito twice refused to relocate. It has been suggested that he refused because going to Matsushiro would have isolated the Emperor and allowed the army to rule in his name, effectively guaranteeing they would pursue the war to "suicidal extremes". Before the war, the Imperial Army's prevalent thinking was that Tokyo, close to the shore and on the rim of the Kantō Plain, was indefensible. Therefore, in the scenario of a fight on Japanese soil, they planned to have the vital organs of government shifted inland. When Saipan fell in July 1944, the bombing of Japan and the final battle in Japan became a real problem. In the same month, by a decision made at Prime Minister and War leader Hideki Tojo's last cabinet meeting, approval was given to transfer the palace, the army headquarters and other important governmental organs to Matsushiro. The complex was designed specifically to withstand B-29 bombings. Construction In the initial plan, the government, the NHK and the telephone bureau was planned for the Mount Zōzan tunnel. The Mount Minakami tunnel was intended to house the Imperial Palace and the general staff. However, the soil beneath the mountain could not support such a scheme and the plan was changed to move the palace and the general staff to the Mount Maizuru tunnel. On Mount Maizuru, a concrete building was constructed externally and the Mount Minakami tunnel was converted into a storage facility. The combined length of the three shelters exceeded 10 km. The army bought the land through government agencies. Since silkworm keeping was very profitable at that time, the acquisition of mulberry fields was made at three different prices according to the productivity of the land. The land was deemed useless after the war and saw its value drop to half of the price at which it was acquired. 130 of roughly 500 families were evacuated for the construction, which was directed by the Eastern Command of the Imperial Army. Agriculture itself was allowed, so farmers and their dependents stayed at relatives' houses nearby. To conceal the extent of the evacuation, the houses of evacuated families were left as they were and the families were allowed to leave with only three tatami mats. After the war, on 9 November, some returned to their houses and started repairs. The first explosion was made on 11 November 1944 and work commenced thereafter. Dynamite was used and the debris was removed primarily through human labour. In total, 7000 Koreans and 3000 Japanese worked three eight-hour shifts and later two twelve-hour shifts on the site. Aside from the above, a further estimated 120,000 workers from Nishimatsu Company, 79,600 labour volunteers, 157,000 subcontractors from the companies Nishimatsu and Kajima, and 254,000 Korean labourers were involved in the project. However, with three-quarters of the facilities completed, work was halted on 15 August due to the surrender of Japan. Imperial shrine There was in place a plan to move the Imperial Regalia of Japan of the Imperial Sanctuary from Tokyo to Matsushiro. Initially, the replacement shrine was planned in the Mount Maizuru tunnels. However, the unit in charge of the shrine had no idea how to build one. Tokyo University engineering professor Private First Class Katsukazu Sekino was put in charge. The headquarters asked the advice of several other professors. At the instruction of one of them, the tunnels were split into lightning forms to reduce the impact from bombs. The "Japanese of pure blood" came from youths at the Atami branch of the Railroad Ministry training institutes. Work started in July 1944, but was halted shortly thereafter. Naval tunnel The Imperial Japanese Navy opposed the idea of fighting a battle on Japanese soil. Nonetheless it was allotted a tunnel plan in June 1945. The 300th Division in Yokosuka engaged in building aircraft hangars sent half of its strength to build the naval tunnel. It was intended to be 3.5 km long and was 16 km away from the rest of the complex in Matsushiro. The capacity of the tunnel was approximately 1,000 people. The group managed to dig 100 meters into the ground before the surrender. Comfort women Around the shelters, there were three comfort houses with four to five Korean comfort women servicing them. These were, however, not intended for soldiers, but primarily for supervisors of higher standing within the ranks of the Korean laborers. However, it is rumored that children were chided for staring at soldiers in trucks and women in what appeared to be Chinese clothes. Among these facilities, there was an entertainment room for female staff of a local company. Following its liquidation in 1938, it became in September 1944 an accommodation facility for laborers. In November, a Korean family of five and three comfort women who could not speak Japanese, who were allegedly brought in by Korean authorities to comfort Korean laborers, started a gambling facility in the premises. After the war, the family and others left for home. Location Major Masataka Ida of the Ministry of War of Japan and later of Kyūjō incident fame, proposed the location. After the general staff approved it, the Railway Ministry conducted a survey of the area, finalizing the plans to build the complex. Six advantages of the location were pointed out in Ida's proposition: The widest flat area in Honshu, with an airstrip nearby; Solid substrate suitable for excavation and ability to withstand 10-ton bombs; Completely surrounded by mountains, yet having a sufficient flat surface area for underground construction; Abundance of labor (later proven untrue); Nagano Prefecture's residents were naive people and would not reveal secrets. The old name for Nagano, Shinshū (信州, "Shin[ano] Province"), is a homophone of Shinshū (神州, "land of the gods"), and was therefore considered auspicious. This proposal primarily involved setting up bunkers for the army throughout the Japanese homeland. It was afterwards that Prime Minister Tojo Hideki expanded the project to accommodate the transfer of the government. While the project was an operational secret in the guise of a warehouse, according to a statement of a local Japanese labourer, rumors were rife in the surrounding villages and towns that the emperor was coming to town. The cause of the rumors was the massive amounts of cargo arriving in trains. After the war After the surrender of Japan, most of the documents relating to the Matsushiro complex were destroyed. As a result, very little is known about the day-to-day construction of the facility. In 1946, a local Buddhist association received permission to convert what was going to be the imperial palace into an orphanage. In 1947, plans to convert the whole complex into an orphanage complex for war orphans were debated but not implemented. The Meteorological Agency then set up a seismographic office in the concrete building at Mount Maizuru. An assortment of seismographs and equipment were installed, making it the largest office of its kind in Japan. In 1967, the Matsushiro Earthquake Center was built on part of the Mount Maizuru ruins following a local earthquake. In 1990, parts of the Mount Zōzan bunker were opened by Nagano Municipality and Shinshu University set up an astronomical observatory inside. Subsequently, more of the complex was opened by the sightseeing department of the same office. The city of Nagano spent many years trying to attract the Olympic Games, culminating in their successful bid to host the 1998 Winter Olympics. During the bidding period and again during the games, peace activists accused the city of Nagano and the Nagano Organizing Committee (NAOC) of burying the past. Masako Yamane, a local activist who worked to bring increased attention to the Matsuhiro complex, decried actions by Nagano officials which she felt obfuscated the site’s history: "Just the other day, the authorities blocked the entrances to the underground shelters with fences, despite requests that the last Imperial General Headquarters should be preserved and left be open to the public. They're afraid it will hurt their chances to get the Olympic Games to come to Nagano! They're trying to draw down the curtain on the Shōwa era. It's inexcusable.” During the games, the complex was omitted from all maps and tourist information passed out to visitors. Peace activists asked the NAOC to include the caves on their list of interesting places to visit in Nagano, but their requests went unanswered. The complex today is administered by Nagano city's sightseeing bureau. The caves are mostly closed to the public – only the first 500 meters of the Mount Zōzan facilities are open. In 2014, in response to protests from Japanese nationalists the city of Nagano placed tape over the mention of the forced conscription of Korean laborers in the onsite plaque. See also Volunteer Fighting Corps Japanese Government Railways Japan Meteorological Agency Other bunkers: Project Greek Island (at The Greenbrier Hotel) Wolfsschanze Führerbunker Churchill War Rooms Underground Project 131 Notes References Bunkers Fortifications in Japan Empire of Japan Military history of Japan during World War II Japan campaign World War II sites in Japan Buildings and structures in Nagano Prefecture Tourist attractions in Nagano Prefecture Nagano (city) Hirohito 20th-century fortifications
```xml import * as Blockly from "blockly"; import { FieldTilemap } from "./field_tilemap"; import { FieldAnimationEditor } from "./field_animation"; import { FieldMusicEditor } from "./field_musiceditor"; import { FieldSpriteEditor } from "./field_sprite"; import { FieldTileset } from "./field_tileset"; export interface FieldCustom extends Blockly.Field { isFieldCustom_: boolean; saveOptions?(): pxt.Map<string \| number \| boolean>; restoreOptions?(map: pxt.Map<string \| number \| boolean>): void; } export interface FieldCustomOptions { blocksInfo: any; colour?: string \| number; label?: string; type?: string; } export interface FieldCustomDropdownOptions extends FieldCustomOptions { data?: any; } export interface FieldCustomConstructor { new(text: string, options: FieldCustomOptions, validator?: Function): FieldCustom; } // Parsed format of data stored in the .data attribute of blocks export interface PXTBlockData { commentRefs: string[]; fieldData: pxt.Map<string>; } export namespace svg { export function hasClass(el: SVGElement, cls: string): boolean { return pxt.BrowserUtils.containsClass(el, cls); } export function addClass(el: SVGElement, cls: string) { pxt.BrowserUtils.addClass(el, cls); } export function removeClass(el: SVGElement, cls: string) { pxt.BrowserUtils.removeClass(el, cls); } } export function parseColour(colour: string \| number): string { const hue = Number(colour); if (!isNaN(hue)) { return Blockly.utils.colour.hueToHex(hue); } else if (typeof colour === "string" && colour.match(/^#[0-9a-fA-F]{6}$/)) { return colour as string; } else { return '#000'; } } /** * Converts a bitmap into a square image suitable for display. In light mode the preview * is drawn with no transparency (alpha is filled with background color) / export function bitmapToImageURI(frame: pxt.sprite.Bitmap, sideLength: number, lightMode: boolean) { const colors = pxt.appTarget.runtime.palette.slice(1); const canvas = document.createElement("canvas"); canvas.width = sideLength; canvas.height = sideLength; // Works well for all of our default sizes, does not work well if the size is not // a multiple of 2 or is greater than 32 (i.e. from the decompiler) const cellSize = Math.min(sideLength / frame.width, sideLength / frame.height); // Center the image if it isn't square const xOffset = Math.max(Math.floor((sideLength (1 - (frame.width / frame.height))) / 2), 0); const yOffset = Math.max(Math.floor((sideLength * (1 - (frame.height / frame.width))) / 2), 0); let context: CanvasRenderingContext2D; if (lightMode) { context = canvas.getContext("2d", { alpha: false }); context.fillStyle = "#dedede"; context.fillRect(0, 0, sideLength, sideLength); } else { context = canvas.getContext("2d"); } for (let c = 0; c < frame.width; c++) { for (let r = 0; r < frame.height; r++) { const color = frame.get(c, r); if (color) { context.fillStyle = colors[color - 1]; context.fillRect(xOffset + c * cellSize, yOffset + r * cellSize, cellSize, cellSize); } else if (lightMode) { context.fillStyle = "#dedede"; context.fillRect(xOffset + c * cellSize, yOffset + r * cellSize, cellSize, cellSize); } } } return canvas.toDataURL(); } export function tilemapToImageURI(data: pxt.sprite.TilemapData, sideLength: number, lightMode: boolean) { const colors = pxt.appTarget.runtime.palette.slice(); const canvas = document.createElement("canvas"); canvas.width = sideLength; canvas.height = sideLength; // Works well for all of our default sizes, does not work well if the size is not // a multiple of 2 or is greater than 32 (i.e. from the decompiler) const cellSize = Math.min(sideLength / data.tilemap.width, sideLength / data.tilemap.height); // Center the image if it isn't square const xOffset = Math.max(Math.floor((sideLength * (1 - (data.tilemap.width / data.tilemap.height))) / 2), 0); const yOffset = Math.max(Math.floor((sideLength * (1 - (data.tilemap.height / data.tilemap.width))) / 2), 0); let context: CanvasRenderingContext2D; if (lightMode) { context = canvas.getContext("2d", { alpha: false }); context.fillStyle = "#dedede"; context.fillRect(0, 0, sideLength, sideLength); } else { context = canvas.getContext("2d"); } let tileColors: string[] = []; for (let c = 0; c < data.tilemap.width; c++) { for (let r = 0; r < data.tilemap.height; r++) { const tile = data.tilemap.get(c, r); if (tile) { if (!tileColors[tile]) { const tileInfo = data.tileset.tiles[tile]; tileColors[tile] = tileInfo ? pxt.sprite.computeAverageColor(pxt.sprite.Bitmap.fromData(tileInfo.bitmap), colors) : "#dedede"; } context.fillStyle = tileColors[tile]; context.fillRect(xOffset + c * cellSize, yOffset + r * cellSize, cellSize, cellSize); } else if (lightMode) { context.fillStyle = "#dedede"; context.fillRect(xOffset + c * cellSize, yOffset + r * cellSize, cellSize, cellSize); } } } return canvas.toDataURL(); } export function songToDataURI(song: pxt.assets.music.Song, width: number, height: number, lightMode: boolean, maxMeasures?: number) { const colors = pxt.appTarget.runtime.palette.slice(); const canvas = document.createElement("canvas"); canvas.width = width; canvas.height = height; let context: CanvasRenderingContext2D; if (lightMode) { context = canvas.getContext("2d", { alpha: false }); context.fillStyle = "#dedede"; context.fillRect(0, 0, width, height); } else { context = canvas.getContext("2d"); } const trackColors = [ 5, // duck 11, // cat 5, // dog 4, // fish 2, // car 6, // computer 14, // burger 2, // cherry 5, // lemon 1, // explosion ] maxMeasures = maxMeasures \|\| song.measures; const cellWidth = Math.max(Math.floor(width / (song.beatsPerMeasure * maxMeasures * 2)), 1); const cellsShown = Math.floor(width / cellWidth); const cellHeight = Math.max(Math.floor(height / 12), 1); const notesShown = Math.floor(height / cellHeight); for (const track of song.tracks) { for (const noteEvent of track.notes) { const col = Math.floor(noteEvent.startTick / (song.ticksPerBeat / 2)); if (col > cellsShown) break; for (const note of noteEvent.notes) { const row = 12 - (note.note % 12); if (row > notesShown) continue; context.fillStyle = colors[trackColors[track.id \|\| song.tracks.indexOf(track)]]; context.fillRect(col * cellWidth, row * cellHeight, cellWidth, cellHeight); } } } return canvas.toDataURL(); } function deleteTilesetTileIfExists(ws: Blockly.Workspace, tile: pxt.sprite.legacy.LegacyTileInfo) { const existing = ws.getVariablesOfType(pxt.sprite.BLOCKLY_TILESET_TYPE); for (const model of existing) { if (parseInt(model.name.substr(0, model.name.indexOf(";"))) === tile.projectId) { ws.deleteVariableById(model.getId()); break; } } } export interface FieldEditorReference<U extends Blockly.Field> { block: Blockly.Block; field: string; ref: U; parsed?: pxt.sprite.TilemapData; } export function getAllBlocksWithTilemaps(ws: Blockly.Workspace): FieldEditorReference<FieldTilemap>[] { return getAllFields(ws, f => f instanceof FieldTilemap && !f.isGreyBlock); } export function getAllBlocksWithTilesets(ws: Blockly.Workspace): FieldEditorReference<FieldTileset>[] { return getAllFields(ws, f => f instanceof FieldTileset); } export function needsTilemapUpgrade(ws: Blockly.Workspace) { const allTiles = ws.getVariablesOfType(pxt.sprite.BLOCKLY_TILESET_TYPE).map(model => pxt.sprite.legacy.blocklyVariableToTile(model.name)); return !!allTiles.length; } export function upgradeTilemapsInWorkspace(ws: Blockly.Workspace, proj: pxt.TilemapProject) { const allTiles = ws.getVariablesOfType(pxt.sprite.BLOCKLY_TILESET_TYPE).map(model => pxt.sprite.legacy.blocklyVariableToTile(model.name)); if (!allTiles.length) return; try { Blockly.Events.disable(); let customMapping: pxt.Tile[] = []; for (const tile of allTiles) { if (tile.qualifiedName) { customMapping[tile.projectId] = proj.resolveTile(tile.qualifiedName); } else if (tile.data) { customMapping[tile.projectId] = proj.createNewTile(tile.data, "myTiles.tile" + tile.projectId); } deleteTilesetTileIfExists(ws, tile); } const tilemaps = getAllBlocksWithTilemaps(ws); for (const tilemap of tilemaps) { const legacy = pxt.sprite.legacy.decodeTilemap(tilemap.ref.getInitText(), "typescript"); const mapping: pxt.Tile[] = []; const newData = new pxt.sprite.TilemapData( legacy.tilemap, { tileWidth: legacy.tileset.tileWidth, tiles: legacy.tileset.tiles.map((t, index) => { if (t.projectId != null) { return customMapping[t.projectId]; } if (!mapping[index]) { mapping[index] = proj.resolveTile(t.qualifiedName) } return mapping[index]; }) }, legacy.layers ); tilemap.ref.setValue(pxt.sprite.encodeTilemap(newData, "typescript")); } const tilesets = getAllBlocksWithTilesets(ws); for (const tileset of tilesets) { // Force a re-render. getSize() will rerender if necessary tileset.ref.doValueUpdate_(tileset.ref.getValue()); tileset.ref.getSize(); } } finally { Blockly.Events.enable(); } } export function getAllFields<U extends Blockly.Field>(ws: Blockly.Workspace, predicate: (field: Blockly.Field) => boolean): FieldEditorReference<U>[] { const result: FieldEditorReference<U>[] = []; const top = ws.getTopBlocks(false); top.forEach(block => getAllFieldsRecursive(block)); return result; function getAllFieldsRecursive(block: Blockly.Block) { for (const input of block.inputList) { for (const field of input.fieldRow) { if (predicate(field)) { result.push({ block, field: field.name, ref: (field as U) }); } } if (input.connection && input.connection.targetBlock()) { getAllFieldsRecursive(input.connection.targetBlock()); } } if (block.nextConnection && block.nextConnection.targetBlock()) { getAllFieldsRecursive(block.nextConnection.targetBlock()); } } } export function getAllReferencedTiles(workspace: Blockly.Workspace, excludeBlockID?: string) { let all: pxt.Map<pxt.Tile> = {}; const allMaps = getAllBlocksWithTilemaps(workspace); const project = pxt.react.getTilemapProject(); for (const map of allMaps) { if (map.block.id === excludeBlockID) continue; for (const tile of map.ref.getTileset()?.tiles \|\| []) { all[tile.id] = project.lookupAsset(pxt.AssetType.Tile, tile.id); } } const projectMaps = project.getAssets(pxt.AssetType.Tilemap); for (const projectMap of projectMaps) { for (const tile of projectMap.data.tileset.tiles) { all[tile.id] = project.lookupAsset(pxt.AssetType.Tile, tile.id); } } const allTiles = getAllBlocksWithTilesets(workspace); for (const tilesetField of allTiles) { const value = tilesetField.ref.getValue(); const match = /^\sassets\s\.\stile\s`([^`])`\s$/.exec(value); if (match) { const tile = project.lookupAssetByName(pxt.AssetType.Tile, match[1]); if (tile && !all[tile.id]) { all[tile.id] = tile; } } else if (!all[value]) { all[value] = project.resolveTile(value); } } return Object.keys(all).map(key => all[key]).filter(t => !!t); } export function getTilesReferencedByTilesets(workspace: Blockly.Workspace) { let all: pxt.Map<pxt.Tile> = {}; const project = pxt.react.getTilemapProject(); const allTiles = getAllBlocksWithTilesets(workspace); for (const tilesetField of allTiles) { const value = tilesetField.ref.getValue(); const match = /^\sassets\s\.\stile\s`([^`])`\s$/.exec(value); if (match) { const tile = project.lookupAssetByName(pxt.AssetType.Tile, match[1]); if (tile && !all[tile.id]) { all[tile.id] = tile; } } else if (!all[value]) { all[value] = project.resolveTile(value); } } return Object.keys(all).map(key => all[key]).filter(t => !!t); } export function getTemporaryAssets(workspace: Blockly.Workspace, type: pxt.AssetType): pxt.Asset[] { switch (type) { case pxt.AssetType.Image: return getAllFields(workspace, field => field instanceof FieldSpriteEditor && field.isTemporaryAsset()) .map(f => (f.ref as unknown as FieldSpriteEditor).getAsset()); case pxt.AssetType.Animation: return getAllFields(workspace, field => field instanceof FieldAnimationEditor && field.isTemporaryAsset()) .map(f => (f.ref as unknown as FieldAnimationEditor).getAsset()); case pxt.AssetType.Song: return getAllFields(workspace, field => field instanceof FieldMusicEditor && field.isTemporaryAsset()) .map(f => (f.ref as unknown as FieldMusicEditor).getAsset()); default: return []; } } export const FIELD_EDITOR_OPEN_EVENT_TYPE = "field_editor_open"; export class FieldEditorOpenEvent extends Blockly.Events.UiBase { override type = FIELD_EDITOR_OPEN_EVENT_TYPE; blockId: string; isOpen: boolean; constructor(block: Blockly.Block, isOpen: boolean) { super(block.workspace.id); this.blockId = block.id; this.isOpen = isOpen; } } export function setMelodyEditorOpen(block: Blockly.Block, isOpen: boolean) { Blockly.Events.fire(new FieldEditorOpenEvent(block, isOpen)); } export function workspaceToScreenCoordinates(ws: Blockly.WorkspaceSvg, wsCoordinates: Blockly.utils.Coordinate) { // The position in pixels relative to the origin of the // main workspace. const scaledWS = wsCoordinates.scale(ws.scale); // The offset in pixels between the main workspace's origin and the upper // left corner of the injection div. const mainOffsetPixels = ws.getOriginOffsetInPixels(); // The client coordinates offset by the injection div's upper left corner. const clientOffsetPixels = Blockly.utils.Coordinate.sum( scaledWS, mainOffsetPixels); const injectionDiv = ws.getInjectionDiv(); // Bounding rect coordinates are in client coordinates, meaning that they // are in pixels relative to the upper left corner of the visible browser // window. These coordinates change when you scroll the browser window. const boundingRect = injectionDiv.getBoundingClientRect(); return new Blockly.utils.Coordinate(clientOffsetPixels.x + boundingRect.left, clientOffsetPixels.y + boundingRect.top) } export function getBlockData(block: Blockly.Block): PXTBlockData { if (!block.data) { return { commentRefs: [], fieldData: {} }; } if (/^(?:\d+;?)+$/.test(block.data)) { return { commentRefs: block.data.split(";"), fieldData: {} } } return JSON.parse(block.data); } export function setBlockData(block: Blockly.Block, data: PXTBlockData) { block.data = JSON.stringify(data); } export function setBlockDataForField(block: Blockly.Block, field: string, data: string) { const blockData = getBlockData(block); blockData.fieldData[field] = data; setBlockData(block, blockData); } export function getBlockDataForField(block: Blockly.Block, field: string) { return getBlockData(block).fieldData[field]; } ```
The YES stroke alphabetical order, also called YES stroke-order sorting, briefly YES order or YES sorting, is a Chinese character sorting method based on a stroke alphabet and stroke orders. It is a simplified stroke-based sorting method which is free of stroke counting and grouping. YES order has been successfully applied to the indexing of all the characters in Xinhua Character Dictionary and Xiandai Hanyu Word Dictionary. In this joint index the user can look up a Chinese character alphabetically to find its pinyin and Unicode, in addition to the page numbers in the two popular dictionaries. Stroke alphabet In the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, the word alphabet is defined as "a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used for writing a language". The YES "alphabet" is a list of Chinese character strokes in the order of "㇐㇕㇅㇎㇡㇋㇊㇍㇈㇆㇇㇌飞㇀㇑㇗㇞㇉ㄣ㇙㇄㇟㇚㇓㇜㇛㇢㇔㇏㇂". This stroke alphabet is built on the basis of Unicode CJK Strokes and the Standard of Chinese Character Bending Strokes of the GB13000.1 Character Set. There are totally 30 strokes, sorted by the standard basic strokes order of “heng (橫, 横, 一), ti (提, ㇀), shu (豎, 竖, 丨), pie (撇, 丿), dian (點, 点, 丶), na (捺, ㇏)” and the bending points order of “zhe (折), wan (彎, 弯) and gou (鉤, 钩)”. Stroke order Chinese characters are written stroke by stroke in a certain order. The standard stroke orders of Taiwan and the China mainland are quite similar. For example, the stroke orders of the different characters in "一二三笔顺排检法一二三筆順排檢法" (the YES Stroke-order sorting) are: 一(一) 二(一一) 三(一一一) 笔(㇓㇐㇔㇓㇐㇔㇓㇐㇐㇟) 顺(㇓㇑㇑㇐㇓㇑㇕㇓㇔) 排(㇐㇚㇀㇑㇐㇐㇐㇑㇐㇐㇐) 检(㇐㇑㇓㇔㇓㇏㇐㇔㇔㇓㇐) 法(㇔㇔㇀㇐㇑㇐㇜㇔) 筆(㇓㇐㇔㇓㇐㇔㇕㇐㇐㇐㇐㇑) 順(㇓㇑㇑㇐㇓㇑㇕㇐㇐㇐㇓㇔) 檢(㇐㇑㇓㇔㇓㇏㇐㇑㇕㇐㇑㇕㇐㇓㇔㇓㇔), where the stroke order of each character is a string of strokes put in brackets. In the rare cases where more than one glyph or stroke order exist for a Chinese character, YES follows the fonts and stroke order in the Standard of GB13000.1 Character Set Chinese Character Order (Stroke-Based Order) in its current implementations, because this standard covers all the 20,902 Unicode CJK characters and has a larger user population. Theoretically, any standard of stroke order can be used in YES. YES sorting With the knowledge of stroke alphabet and stroke order, the user is now ready to sort (or lookup) Chinese characters and words alphabetically. Sorting of characters To arrange two Chinese characters into YES order, the user follows the same rules of Latin alphabetical order. First compare the first strokes of the stroke orders of the two characters. If they are different, arrange the characters according to the strokes' order in the alphabet (for example, "土(㇐㇑㇐)" comes before "日(㇑㇕㇐㇐)", because the initial stroke "㇐" is before initial stroke "㇑" in the alphabet); if the first strokes are the same, compare the second strokes of both sides, and so on, until a pair of strokes that are not the same is found and the Chinese characters are ordered accordingly (for example, "土(㇐㇑㇐)" comes before "木(㇐㇑㇓㇏)" because the third stroke "㇐" precedes "㇓"). If the last stroke of one of the characters is compared and the strokes on both sides are again the same, then the shorter stroke order string comes first (for example, "二(一一)" comes before "三(一一一)". The YES order of the different characters in "一二三笔顺排检法一二三筆順排檢法" is: 一(一) 二(一一) 三(一一一) 檢(㇐㇑㇓㇔㇓㇏㇐㇑㇕㇐㇑㇕㇐㇓㇔㇓㇔) 检(㇐㇑㇓㇔㇓㇏㇐㇔㇔㇓㇐) 排(㇐㇚㇀㇑㇐㇐㇐㇑㇐㇐㇐) 筆(㇓㇐㇔㇓㇐㇔㇕㇐㇐㇐㇐㇑) 笔(㇓㇐㇔㇓㇐㇔㇓㇐㇐㇟) 順(㇓㇑㇑㇐㇓㇑㇕㇐㇐㇐㇓㇔) 顺(㇓㇑㇑㇐㇓㇑㇕㇓㇔) 法(㇔㇔㇀㇐㇑㇐㇜㇔), Sorting of words Words of multiple characters are sorted by their first characters in YES order. If the first characters are the same, then check the second characters, and so on. Non-Chinese characters appear after Chinese characters in alphabetical/Unicode order. For example, 覺覺醒觉觉醒觉悟 B超 T恤. Applications YES order has been applied to the compilation of several books, including: 一二三笔顺检字手册 (Handbook of the YES Stroke-Order Sorting for Chinese Characters) (in Chinese, a pocket book of 276 pages with a joint index for all the over 13,000 characters in Xinhua Dictionary and Xiandai Hanyu Cidian) The YES-CEDICT Chinese Dictionary (一二三漢英大詞典, Trial Edition, Sorted by Traditional Chinese, a Chinese–English dictionary of over 110,000 word entries). The YES-CEDICT Chinese Dictionary (一二三汉英大词典, Trial Edition, Sorted by Simplified Chinese, a Chinese–English dictionary of over 110,000 word entries). In addition, all the 20,902 Unicode CJK Unified Ideographs have also been sorted in YES order. A few more words Comparing with traditional stroke-based sorting, the most important advantages of YES are: (a) No stroke counting and grouping (such as, into the heng-shu-pie-dian-zhe 5 groups) is needed. (b) The employment of stroke alphabetical order. According to experimental results, YES's one-tiered stroke-order sorting is more accurate than the traditional two-tiered stroke-count-stroke-order sorting. For example, in the traditional method, the 9 characters of "夕夊夂久么勺凡丸及" are not sortable, because they are all of 3 strokes and share the same stroke order code of 354 (pie-zhe-dian, 撇-折-点, ㇐㇕㇔). The YES method can sort them into 6 groups "及/凡丸/勺/夕/夊夂久/么". The code duplicating rate (重码率) of the traditional method on the 20,902 CJK characters set is 10.31%. And in YES order, it is reduced to 2.75%. The maximal number of characters sharing a code is reduced to 4, such as 甲曱叶申. (Duplicating code characters, i.e., characters sharing a stroke order code, are sorted by the positions of the starting and ending points of corresponding strokes in the order of higher before lower and left before right.) According to references, the Chinese name of the YES sorting method, i.e. "一二三" (1, 2, 3), is formed by the first three of all the Chinese characters in YES order (because stroke "一" lies at the top of the alphabet). And the English name "YES" is the acronym of "Yi Er San", which is the Pinyin expression of the Chinese name. See also Chinese character strokes Stroke-based sorting Modern Chinese characters Notes References Chinese dictionaries Chinese character collation Chinese character components
Potamotrygonocotyle is a genus of monogeneans that parasitise stingrays of the genus Potamotrygon. From 1981 the genus contained only one member, P. tsalickisi, until four new species were described in 2007. Species P. chisholmae Domingues & Marques, 2007 P. dromedarius Domingues & Marques, 2007 P. eurypotamoxenus Domingues & Marques, 2007 P. tsalickisi Mayes, Brooks & Thorson, 1981 P. uruguayensis Domingues & Marques, 2007 References Monopisthocotylea Monogenea genera
Epitherapis is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. References Geometridae
Gimapau Gima Keimelo, usually known as Gima Keimolo, (born 4 December 1982) is a Papua New Guinean cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, he has played for the Papua New Guinea national cricket team since 1998. Career Keimolo's first taste of international cricket came at the 1998 Under-19 World Cup when he played for Papua New Guinea in four tournament matches. He made his debut for the senior team in October that year, playing in the ACC Trophy against Singapore aged just 15. He next played for Papua New Guinea in the 2001 Pacifica Cup in Auckland, New Zealand, and played in the 2001 ICC Trophy in Canada later that year, following this by playing in the East Asia/Pacific Under-19 Championship for the Papua New Guinea Under-19 team, from which Papua New Guinea qualified for the 2002 Under-19 World Cup in Sri Lanka. He played in six matches of that tournament. He returned to the senior side to make his List A debut in the 2005 ICC Trophy in Ireland. He has not played for Papua New Guinea since, though he did play for a combined East Asia/Pacific team in the Australia National Country Cricket Championships in 2006. References 1982 births Living people Papua New Guinean cricketers Place of birth missing (living people)
Ashley Ballard (born June 9, 1985) is an American R&B singer who was signed to Atlantic Records in the 2000s (decade). Her debut single "Hottie" was released in 2001, and received airplay, charting on the US Billboard charts peaking at number twenty-five. Her début album Get in the Booth followed on May 15, 2001, though it was never fully released. The single "Hottie" from the album sold over 100,000 copies worldwide. In the 2000s, Ballard made television appearances including a concert part of the "Teensation" concert series, performing live with both James Brown and Josh Groban; toured the country with The Radio Disney Tour, and appeared on the cover of several publications, including Billboard magazine; and appeared and performed on The Jenny Jones Show. Her music was featured on an Atlantic Records compilation called Rock N Sole which shipped over 60,000 units to Sam Goody stores. She also appeared on the Pokémon: The First Movie soundtrack and the Center Stage soundtrack. Get in the Booth track listing "Hypnotized" "Hottie" "All I Ever..." "Forever" "Hi Low" "Girls Like Me" "No Matter What" "Second Thoughts" (featuring PlusONE) "5 x 5" "Love Is Real" "Why?" "It Was You" (featuring So Plush) "No More Miss Nice" "I'll Be Waiting" References 1985 births American contemporary R&B singers Living people 20th-century American singers 20th-century American women singers 21st-century American women singers 21st-century American singers
Gradež () is a settlement east of Turjak in the Municipality of Velike Lašče in central Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region. Cultural Heritage Registered cultural heritage in Gradec includes: The village center with a characteristic clustered layout on both sides of the street, and a cistern sweep (). The characteristic stone houses have traditionally decorated facades. A village fruit-drying building dating from 1938. It contains a drying stove and 12 wooden racks with wire frames. The building underwent reconstruction in 2003. The Strle hayrack stands northwest of the village and belongs to the farm at Gradež no. 7. It is a single straight-line hayrack with three frames and a catslide roof with two frames. It is built of oak and held together with dowels. References External links Gradež on Geopedia Populated places in the Municipality of Velike Lašče

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