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Shumway is a village in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village population was 188. Shumway is part of the Effingham, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Shumway is located in northern Effingham County and Illinois Route 33 crosses the southwest corner of the village, leading southeast to Effingham, the county seat, and west to Beecher City. According to the 2010 census, Shumway has a total area of , all land. Education Shumway is in the Beecher City/Shumway School District., although in earlier years, rural Shumway residents in Summit Township have filed petitions to leave the district. Older residents of this area still hold allegiances to Effingham High School. The reason for this "allegiance" was because when Shumway High School closed, many students east and south of Shumway went to Effingham schools. When districts were drawn many residents felt Beecher City gerrymandered Shumway into the district. Today, many kids around Lake Sara and east Shumway attend Beecher City, although Effingham Community schools are much closer. Demographics As of the 2020 census there were 188 people, 51 households, and 33 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 90 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 92.02% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 7.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.66% of the population. There were 51 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.02% were married couples living together, 11.76% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.29% were non-families. 17.65% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.21 and the average family size was 2.59. The village's age distribution consisted of 22.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males. The median income for a household in the village was $59,375, and the median income for a family was $57,083. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income for the village was $24,003. About 9.1% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. References Villages in Effingham County, Illinois Villages in Illinois
Jarkko Martikainen (born 24 October 1970 in Greifswald, GDR) is a Finnish singer, songwriter and member of the rock band YUP. In addition to his musical career, Martikainen has worked as a columnist, a record producer and a documentary filmmaker. Martikainen has also illustrated his first solo-album Mierolainen (2004) and YUP's third album, Toppatakkeja ja Toledon terästä (1994). Martikainen has a very versatile and distinct voice. His lyrics are satirical and are influenced by old Russian authors like Mikhail Bulgakov and especially Daniil Harms. Martikainen's lifestyle could be described as "a bit of a Tolstoyan". In 2005, Martikainen published a collection of short stories, Pitkät piikit ja muita kertomuksia, which, among other things, criticizes modern lifestyle and consumerism. Bibliography Pitkät piikit ja muita kertomuksia (2005) 9 teesiä: Säkeitä kadonneiden arvojen metsästäjille (2008) Discography Albums Live albums Singles References 1970 births 21st-century Finnish male singers Living people People from Greifswald
Adalbert-Gautier Hamman (1910–2000) was a French Franciscan priest (born when his part of Lorraine formed part of the German Empire). His main achievement was the publication of nearly one hundred translations of patristic texts in French, in the collection known as 'Pères dans la Foi', although a complete bibliographical description would extend much further. His liturgical and social writings contributed to the mental climate of the second Vatican Council. Publications The Paschal mystery : ancient liturgies and patristic texts,(1969) A. Hamman (editor), Staten Island, NY : Alba House, pp. 230 p Bibliography Adalbert G. Hamman 'l'Abbé Migne du xxe siècle, (2010). Acts of International colloquium organised on the occasion of centenary birthday and of publication of 'Hommes Illustres' (De viris illustris) of St Jerome, series: "Pères dans la Foi" 100, Paris. 20th-century French Roman Catholic priests French Franciscans 2000 deaths 1910 births 20th-century French translators French male writers Patristic scholars 20th-century male writers
Kaunghein is a village and village tract in Hkamti Township in Hkamti District in the Sagaing Region of northwestern Burma. At the time of the 2014 census the village tract had a population of 1251 people of which 670 were men and 581 were women. 208 households were recorded. References External links Maplandia World Gazetteer Populated places in Hkamti District Village tracts of Hkamti Township
The Cloud Dream of the Nine (Hangul: 구운몽, Hanja: 九雲夢) by Kim Man-jung is a 17th-century Korean novel set in the Chinese Tang Dynasty (although there have been some arguments about whether Kim was the original author ). It has been called “one of the most beloved masterpieces in Korean literature." It was the first literary work from Korea to be translated into English, by James Scarth Gale in 1922. Richard Rutt's 1974 translation is entitled A Nine Cloud Dream. In 2019, Penguin Classics published a new translation by Heinz Insu Fenkl entitled The Nine Cloud Dream. The Cloud Dream of the Nine is written in a philosophical style, expressing Confucianist and Buddhist concepts. In the preface of the book (first written in 1922), Elspet K.R. Scott describes the book as being about the romance of polygamy; others believe that it is meant to be a cautionary tale about the illusory nature of Earthly delights and the fleeting nature of the fulfilment of "libidinous drives". The oldest existing text of the book was written in Classical Chinese. In popular culture Uhm Jung-hwa's 2017 studio album The Cloud Dream Of The Nine is named after the novel. External links References Buddhist novels Joseon dynasty works 17th-century Korean novels Novels set in the Tang dynasty Chinese-language novels of Korea
The Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management (DoWSSM) is a department under the Ministry of Water Supply of Nepal, responsible planning implementing, operation and repair/maintenance of water supply and sanitation systems. History Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management was established in 1972 AD while the works were previously carried out by Department of Irrigation. The water supply coverage has reported to reach to 87.88% and sewerage to 99% in July 2018. Organization The department is run by officers of Nepal Engineering Service (Civil/Drinking Water). There are currently 20 offices at central level under the department named Federal Water Supply and Sewerage Sewerage Management Project Office. See also Department of Roads Department of Urban Development and Building Construction Reference Government of Nepal Government departments of Nepal Water supply and sanitation in Nepal Nepal Engineering Service
The Men's Greco-Roman 68 kg at the 1988 Summer Olympics as part of the wrestling program were held at the Sangmu Gymnasium, Seongnam. Tournament results The wrestlers are divided into 2 groups. The winner of each group decided by a double-elimination system. Legend TF — Won by Fall SP — Won by Superiority, 12-14 points difference, the loser with points SO — Won by Superiority, 12-14 points difference, the loser without points ST — Won by Technical Superiority, 15 points difference PP — Won by Points, the loser with technical points PO — Won by Points, the loser without technical points P0 — Won by Passivity, scoring zero points P1 — Won by Passivity, while leading by 1-11 points PS — Won by Passivity, while leading by 12-14 points PA — Won by Opponent Injury DQ — Won by Forfeit DNA — Did not appear L — Losses ER — Round of Elimination CP — Classification Points TP — Technical Points Eliminatory round Group A Group B Final round Final standings References External links Official Report Greco-Roman 68kg
"Hamsa Naava" () is a Telugu song from the 2017 film Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. Sung by Sony and Deepu, the song's lyrics were penned by Chaitanya Prasad and its music was composed by M.M. Keeravani. The music video of the track features Prabhas as Amarendra Baahubali and Anushka Shetty as Devasena in a romantic duet on a flying ship, with Devasena expressing her feelings for Amarendra Baahubali. The theme, title and idea of the song was given by the film's director S.S. Rajamouli. Release The audio of the song was released on 26 March 2017 along with other tracks in the album through the YouTube channel of T-Series Telugu. The music video of the song released on 20 July 2017. The audio of the song has received more than 40 million views on YouTube. The song was released in Tamil as Orey Oar Ooril on 9 April 2017, in Hindi as Veeron Ke Veer Aa on 5 April 2017 and in Malayalam as Ore Oru Raja on 24 April 2017. Reception Firstpost writes, "An instantly catchy song, sung by Sony and Deepu, has lyrics written by Chaitanya Prasad. The musical arrangement throughout the song sounds perfect for a romantic duet in a period drama like Baahubali." Accolades References Baahubali (franchise) Songs with music by M. M. Keeravani Macaronic songs Telugu film songs 2017 songs Indian songs Songs written for films
Geboltschhusen is a village in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland. It was first recorded in year 1385 as Geboltzhusen. Geboltschhusen is located in the former municipality Ellighausen. In 1996 Ellighausen municipality merged with its neighbors to form a new and larger municipality Kemmental. References Villages in Thurgau
Yass Town railway station is a heritage-listed former railway station and now museum at Yass Town Tramway, Yass, Yass Valley Shire, New South Wales, Australia. It is also known as the Yass Railway Museum. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. History The Yass Town branch tramway was formally closed in 1988. The Australian Railway Historical Society (ACT Division) negotiated with the State Rail Authority and the then-Yass Shire regarding the future of the tramway and yard, resulting in the council assuming control and leasing the station to the ARHS. The Yass Railway Museum opened in the former station building on the centenary of the tramway's opening, 20 April 1992. The museum subsequently returned to control of the council, and continues to operate out of the former station. Description The station precinct consists of a group of buildings constructed in 1891-1892. The station building is a type 4 timber roadside station. The site also contains a timber shed, a corrugated iron lamp room, and a goods shed consisting of a side shed without awning. The platform is timber and at ground level due to having been used for a tramway. A T42 5 ton jib crane and an Avery 4cwt weighing machine are located at the station. The track formation and track along Dutton Street also forms part of the heritage listing. Heritage listing Yass Town group of buildings is a site of high significance and of unusual layout and design. It is the only surviving tramway (or light railway) station complex. This is shown by having all the buildings at ground level without a significant platform. The buildings date from 1892, with unusual non-standard buildings. Apart from the removal of the loco shed it is an intact group. The station building is perhaps the best surviving example of a timber roadside standard station building. Yass Town railway station was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999 having satisfied the following criteria. The place possesses uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales. This item is assessed as historically rare. This item is assessed as scientifically rare. This item is assessed as arch. rare. This item is assessed as socially rare. See also References Bibliography Attribution External links New South Wales State Heritage Register Yass, New South Wales Disused regional railway stations in New South Wales Railway museums in New South Wales Articles incorporating text from the New South Wales State Heritage Register Railway stations closed in 1988 Railway stations in Australia closed in the 1980s
China National Highway 321 (G321) runs northwest from Guangzhou, Guangdong towards Guangxi Province, Guizhou Province, and ends in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. It is 2,220 kilometres in length. Route and distance See also China National Highways Transport in Guangdong Transport in Guangxi Transport in Guizhou Transport in Sichuan 321
Des O'Reilly (19 November 1954 – 7 March 2016) was an Australian rugby league footballer who made 127 appearances for the Eastern Suburbs Roosters from 1975 to 1982, and then 13 appearances for Cronulla from 1983 to 1985. O'Reilly died on the morning of 7 March 2016 after a long illness. References 1954 births 2016 deaths Rugby league players from Sydney Sydney Roosters players Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks players New South Wales rugby league team players Rugby league utility players
Algorithmic regulation may refer to: Government by algorithm, use of algorithms in government Regulation of algorithms, rules and laws for algorithms
Moraea hexaglottis is a species of plant in the family Iridaceae. It is endemic to Namibia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. References Flora of Namibia hexaglottis Least concern plants Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1975 throughout the world. Events European Cup 1975: Won by FC Bayern München after defeating Leeds United 1–0. Copa Libertadores 1975: Won by Independiente after defeating Unión Española on an aggregate score of 2–0. England: 1975 FA Cup Final: West Ham United 2, Fulham 0. (Alan Taylor 2) Winners club national championship Asia : Taj Europe : 1. FC Magdeburg : Derby County F.C. : AS Saint-Etienne Hungary: Újpest FC : Juventus Eredivisie: PSV Eindhoven Eerste Divisie: NEC Nijmegen : Ruch Chorzów Spain: Real Madrid : Fenerbahçe : Borussia Mönchengladbach : Hajduk Split North America : Toluca / : Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL) South America : Metropolitano – River Plate Nacional – River Plate : Internacional : Olimpia Asunción International tournaments Copa América (July 17 – October 28, 1975) and Pan American Games in Mexico (October 13 – October 25, 1975) and — 1975 British Home Championship (May 17 – May 24, 1975) Births January 1 – Bengt Sæternes, Norwegian footballer and manager January 12 – Rick Hoogendorp, Dutch footballer January 27 – Damien Neville, Bahamian retired footballer February 2 – Ieroklis Stoltidis, Greek footballer February 11 – Marek Špilár, Slovakian international footballer (died 2013) February 18 – Gary Neville, English footballer February 18 – Keith Gillespie, Irish footballer March 9 – Roy Makaay, Dutch footballer March 17 – Trương Văn Hải, Vietnamese footballer March 23 – Eduard Doronin, former Russian footballer April 3 – Joakim Persson, Swedish footballer April 9 – Robbie Fowler, English footballer April 13 – Bruce Dyer, English footballer April 14 – Konstantinos Nebegleras, Greek footballer April 17 – Stefano Fiore, Italian footballer April 19 – Adrian Vizingr, retired Czech footballer May 1 – Marc-Vivien Foé, Cameroonian international footballer (died 2003) May 2 – David Beckham, English international footballer May 8 – Dmitri Ustritski, Estonian international footballer May 25 – Raúl Muñoz, Chilean footballer June 9 – Paul Agostino, Australian footballer June 10 – Darren Eadie, English footballer June 18 – Aleksandrs Kolinko, Latvian footballer June 24 – Christie Rampone, US women's footballer June 27 – Timote Moleni, Tongan footballer and coach July 1 – Julio Briones, Ecuadorian footballer July 5 – Hernán Crespo, Argentinian international footballer July 22 – Marilia, Brazilian footballer August 16 Jonatan Johansson, Finnish footballer, coach, and manager Pantelis Konstantinidis, Greek footballer August 28 – Serhiy Maherovych, retired Ukrainian professional footballer August 31 – Hilario Cuenú, Colombian football manager and former player September 3 – Xavier Ipharraguerre, French former professional footballer September 18 – Richard Appleby, English footballer September 18 – Carlos Armando Gruezo Quiñónez, Ecuadorian footballer September 19 – Oumar Bagayoko, Malian footballer September 28 – Maksim Shiryayev, former Russian footballer October 21 – Henrique Hilário, Portuguese footballer October 30 Dimitar Ivankov, Bulgarian footballer Alessandro Piovesan, Italian former footballer October 31 – Fabio Celestini, Swiss footballer November 10 – Semjbaataryn Baatarsüren, Mongolian international footballer November 12 – Balázs Kiskapusi, Hungarian former footballer November 13 – Quim, Portuguese footballer November 15 Luca Amoruso, Italian retired footballer Christophe Anly, retired Malagasy football November 27 – Rain Vessenberg, Estonian footballer November 30 – Ben Thatcher, English footballer December 7 – Ivaylo Petkov, Bulgarian footballer December 11 – Dario Simic, Croatian footballer December 12 – Wesley Charles, Vincentian footballer December 20 – Bartosz Bosacki, Polish footballer December 27 – Martin Nash, Canadian soccer player Deaths March March 31 – Virginio Rosetta, Italian defender, winner of the 1934 FIFA World Cup. (73) July July 27 – Edmundo Piaggio, Argentine defender, runner-up of the 1930 FIFA World Cup. (69) October October 27 – Peregrino Anselmo, Uruguayan striker, winner of the 1930 FIFA World Cup. (73) November November 16 - Agustin Gomez Pagola, Spanish-born Soviet footballer, and plays as left back, and the part of the defender. References Association football by year
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The Jefferson Proving Ground (or JPG), located near Madison, Indiana, is a former munitions testing facility of Test and Evaluation Command of the United States Army Materiel Development and Readiness Command. The grounds of JPG serve as a wildlife refuge, as well as a gunnery range. Department of Defense organizations and private contractors are assigned to the area. History On October 8, 1940, the Chief of Ordnance acknowledged a need for the construction of an additional proving ground to carry out simultaneously and without interruption the many activities relative to proof work of the ordnance manufacturing program. In December 1940, the site acquisition committee decided on a tract of land in Ripley, Jefferson, and Jennings counties in southern Indiana. The site was selected for its proximity to a powder manufacturing plant at Charlestown, Indiana, an ordinance plant at LaPorte County, Indiana, and an ammunition storage depot in Martin County, Indiana, as well as military installations at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis, Fort Hayes in Ohio, and Forts Thomas and Knox in Kentucky. Residents living within the area of planned site were given 30 to 120 days to vacate the land. Construction began immediately, and the first round was fired at U.S. Army JPG on May 10, 1941. In April 1953, JPG reached a pinnacle of employment and activity, with 1,774 employees and a production of 175,000 rounds fired monthly. Collin's Ford Bridge, Marble Creek Bridge, Oakdale School, also known as Building 401, and Old Timbers are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Base closure and further use In 1989, JPG was identified for base closure under the base realignment and closure (BRAC) and closed on September 30, 1995. Since that time, the U.S. Army has maintained a small on-site oversight staff and an off-site environmental coordinator. JPG is currently administered by the BRAC Division within the U.S. Army's Installation Management Agency which is responsible for managing JPG's closure, cleanup, and property transfer. Approximately of the grounds north of the historic firing line was leased to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in 2000 to be operated as Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge. In 1998, a parcel of land north of the firing line within the former range is operated as an air-to-surface gunnery/bombing range by the Indiana Air National Guard. As of 2014, Jefferson Range is used for UAV training, including tests of air-to-ground strikes. Railroad tracks on the site are used for car storage by the Madison Railroad. Environmental concerns The base contains a substantial amount of depleted uranium and the NRC has posed questions to the Army regarding environmental concerns as a result. References External links Jefferson Proving Ground - Installation Support Management Agency Jefferson Proving Ground - Tactical Training School Buildings and structures in Jefferson County, Indiana Historic American Engineering Record in Indiana Proving grounds Military installations in Indiana 1941 establishments in Indiana 1995 disestablishments in Indiana
Islay Airport (also known as Glenegedale Airport) () is located north-northwest of Port Ellen on the island of Islay in Argyll and Bute, off the west coast of Scotland. It is a small rural airport owned and maintained by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited. Today the airport is used for scheduled services to the Scottish mainland, and for air ambulances. History The aerodrome was opened in May 1933, and initially services were provided from Glasgow via Campbeltown by the Midland and Scottish Air Ferries company. However, this was short-lived as the company closed down in late 1934. Services were taken over by a new company, Northern & Scottish Airways who operated a De Havilland Dragon aircraft three times per week from Glasgow. In 1937, the company amalgamated with Highland Airways and formed Scottish Airways, who operated daily flights from Glasgow to Islay on Monday to Saturday. This service continued with minor disruptions for urgent military duties for the duration of the Second World War. In 1940, during the Second World War, the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, ordered military airfields to be constructed in the western islands of Scotland, both to defend against a German assault on the Scottish mainland and also to provide reconnaissance planes a base to fly missions over the Atlantic Ocean. The present Islay airport was constructed as RAF Port Ellen in 1940, and received a concrete runway in 1942. During the Second World War, over 1,500 Royal Air Force (RAF) personnel were stationed at RAF Port Ellen. The following units were here at some point: Relief Landing Ground for No. 3 (Coastal) Operational Training Unit RAF (August 1941) No. 48 Squadron RAF No. 304 Ferry Training Unit RAF (December 1942 – December 1943) 878 Naval Air Squadron 890 Naval Air Squadron On 1 February 1947, Scottish Airways Ltd and its subsidiary company Western Isles Airways Ltd was taken over by British European Airways Corporation as part of the nationalisation of transport services under the Civil Aviation Act of 1946. In 1948, a question was raised in the House of Commons in relation to the number of staff (17) currently employed. On 28 September 1957, de Havilland Heron 1B G-AOFY, while operating a flight for the Scottish Air Ambulance Service, crashed on approach to Islay, in bad weather. The three occupants, Captain T.M. Calderwood, radio officer Hugh McGinlay, and Sister Jane Kennedy from Glasgow's Southern General Hospital were killed. One of the remaining two Herons was named Sister Jean Kennedy after the nurse; the other after James Young Simpson, a Scottish pioneer in anaesthetics. This was the first crash in the history of the Scottish Air Ambulance Service. On 29 June 1994, the Prince of Wales made headlines when he overshot the runway while landing a BAe 146 of No. 32 (The Royal) Squadron of the RAF on the runway of the airport. Although no one was injured, the plane was badly damaged. Airlines and destinations Notes Flight operates via Colonsay Statistics See also RAF Kilchiaran References Citations Bibliography External links Official website for Islay Airport Airports in Scotland Highlands and Islands Airports Airports established in 1933 1933 establishments in Scotland Islay
Brittan is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Colin Brittan (b. 1927), English footballer Harold Brittan (1894–1964), English-American football (soccer) player Harriet G. Brittan (1822–1897), British-born American missionary Leon Brittan (1939-2015), British baron Brittan of Spennithorne, barrister, and politician Martin Ralph Brittan (1922-2008), American ichthyologist Samuel Brittan (1933-2020), British newspaper columnist and author Suzan Brittan (contemporary), American actress and singer Brittan Hernandez (2009-...)[Horse trainer] See also Britten (disambiguation) Brittain (disambiguation) *Brittan Hernandez (2009-...)[Horse trainer]
Alan Russell Bishop is a New Zealand academic. He is a professor of Māori education at the University of Waikato, and the director of Te Kotahitanga, a research programme. He has a PhD from the University of Otago. He co-authored Culture Counts: Changing Power Relations in Education () with Ted Glynn, another University of Waikato professor who had been his doctoral advisor. In the 2016 New Year Honours, Bishop was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori and education. References Year of birth missing (living people) Living people People from Hamilton, New Zealand Academic staff of the University of Waikato Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit University of Otago alumni
Tim's Cascade Snacks, a subsidiary of Utz Brands, is a manufacturer of potato chips and popcorn. The brands include Tim's Cascade Style Potato Chips, Hawaiian Brand Kettle Chips, and Erin's Gourmet Popcorn. History The company was founded in 1986 by Tim Kennedy, and their production facilities are located in the U.S. state of Washington. Kennedy began cooking chips in 100% peanut oil, but after being acquired by Pinnacle Foods, the factory switched to substituting cheaper alternatives like corn oil and sunflower oil. Tim's no longer states that they cook their product in small batches anymore. In 2019, it was acquired by Utz Brand. Products Tim's potato chips, packaged in red-and-white-striped bags, were kettle-cooked in small batches until 2019. Tim's sales are most prominent in the Pacific Northwest, but are also distributed throughout the United States and some parts of Asia. Aficionados of the brand still display discontent about the removal of the popular Cajun flavor, which was less spicy than the Jalapeño and without the smoke present in the Alder Smoke Barbecue. The company still occasionally makes these flavors available as limited releases in regional markets. References External links Brand name snack foods Companies based in King County, Washington Pinnacle Foods brands Brand name potato chips and crisps Snack food manufacturers of the United States Food and drink companies established in 1986 1986 establishments in Washington (state)
The Meek Mansion is a historic mansion in unincorporated Cherryland, California, just north of Hayward. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located on nearly 10 acres, the Victorian house was built in 1869 by William Meek. History William Meek came to the West Coast in 1846, carrying seeds and grafted trees, via the Oregon Trail. He first settled in the Willamette Valley in Oregon, later moving in 1859 to Alameda County, where he spent the rest of his life. By the time his mansion was built, Meek owned everything from Mission Boulevard to Hesperian Boulevard, and from Lewelling Boulevard to slightly past Winton Avenue, totaling around . The grounds were primarily filled with cherry, apricot, plum, and almond orchards. One source claims that the area became known as Cherryland because of the abundance of cherry trees planted by Meek. Meek became a prominent citizen during the remainder of his life, including being a trustee of Mills College and a County Supervisor for Alameda County. After his death in 1880, at the age of 63, Meek left his estate to his sons and it remained in the Meek family until 1940. The Milton Ream family owned the last 10 acres of the original 3000, and in 1964 the home was purchased for $270,000 by the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD). In 1965, the home was opened to the public and was used for weddings, tours, workshops, and even plays re-creating local history. The mansion became a California Point of Historical Interest in 1972 and placed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks in 1973. However, the mansion was closed in 1982 due to wear and tear because of overuse. In 1991, HARD began to work with the Hayward Area Historical Society (HAHS) to upgrade and reopen the home. Between 1964 and 2004, HARD spent $1.9 million in restoring the mansion, its carriage house, and grounds. After decades of review, in 2004 HARD agreed upon a deal to lease the mansion and its accompanying carriage house to the historical society for 25 years. HARD would continue to manage the accompanying acreage of park land surrounding the mansion and would continue to be consulted by the historical society with respect to planning and completing renovations. As of 2009, HAHS was reported to have spent about $600,000 in restorations, some of which involved upgrading the heating and plumbing systems. Completion of the restoration work will require an estimated $1 million to $1.5 million. Once renovations are completed, the historical society plans on opening the mansion as a house museum where people may take paid tours focusing on the different historical eras the house has gone through. An adjacent property, formerly part of the Meek estate, is being developed as a community garden. Architecture The mansion contains somewhere between 23 and 27 rooms (sources vary) located on three above-ground levels, with a cupola on the third floor. The home also contains a basement below-ground which has an "unusual" bracing system consisting of thick, diagonally placed timber boards. Having a bracing system such as this was uncommon for many area buildings, but was a wise move due to the faults in the area. Other architectural assets it includes is "a mansard roof, a bull's-eye window in the central tower and paired, arched windows". As of 2006, local historians were still unsure of who designed and built the home. The edifice itself currently resides on of land, which functions as a park with picnic areas, paths, and benches among other things. Throughout the years, the home has undergone several renovations. In 1910, bathrooms and running water were added to the home by Meek's son who resided there. In the 1940s, the Ream family remodeled the kitchen, which is currently still intact in the home, as well as adding bedroom and ballroom space. Recent renovations include all new windows and a new roof to replace the last one that was put in place in 1985. References External links About the Meek Estate - Hayward Area Historical Society California Office of Historic Preservation Listing Houses in Alameda County, California Historic house museums in California Museums in Alameda County, California Villas in the United States Houses completed in 1869 Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in California National Register of Historic Places in Alameda County, California Buildings and structures in Hayward, California Parks in Alameda County, California Tourist attractions in Alameda County, California 1869 establishments in California Italianate architecture in California Second Empire architecture in California Victorian architecture in California
Sugar Hill is a city in northern Gwinnett County in the U.S. state of Georgia, included within the Metro Atlanta area. The population was 25,076 as of the 2020 census, making it the fourth-largest city in Gwinnett County. It is in close proximity to Lake Lanier and the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. History Sugar Hill was established through a charter by the Georgia state assembly in 1939 as the Town of Sugar Hill and officially incorporated on March 24, 1939. The town was renamed the City of Sugar Hill in 1975. Before the city was incorporated, the area was part of a route from the railroad in Buford to the city of Cumming. According to tradition, the town was named after an incident where a large shipment of sugar spilled and the area became known as "the hill where the sugar spilled" or "the sugar hill". In 2001, a drastic increase in natural gas prices, disproportionate to the cost of natural gas outside of Sugar Hill, resulted in residents forming "The Committee to Dissolve Sugar Hill", with over 1,600 residents signing a petition calling for a referendum to abolish both the municipal utility and the city itself. State senator Billy Ray proposed a bill asking for a non-binding referendum. The bill was passed in the state senate but failed to pass in the House, and the effort to revoke the city's charter was unsuccessful. The city council responded to this effort by reducing the utility's prices to be comparable to those in the surrounding area. Geography Sugar Hill is located in northern Gwinnett County in northern Georgia. It is bordered to the northeast by the city of Buford and to the southwest by the city of Suwanee. Georgia State Route 20 is the main highway through the center of Sugar Hill, leading northwest to Cumming and south to Lawrenceville, the Gwinnett County seat. U.S. Route 23 runs along the southern edge of Sugar Hill, leading southwest to Suwanee and to Duluth. US 23 turns southeast at the Sugar Hill–Buford border and runs with SR 20 to Interstate 985, which in turn leads northeast to Gainesville and southwest to downtown Atlanta. According to the United States Census Bureau, as of 2010 the city of Sugar Hill had a total land area of , of which , or 0.33%, was water. The U.S. Geological Survey lists the city's elevation as . Climate The climate of Sugar Hill, as with most of the southeastern United States, is humid subtropical (Cfa) according to the Köppen classification with four seasons, including hot, humid summers and cool winters. July is generally the warmest month of the year with an average high of around . The coldest month is January which has an average high of around . The highest recorded temperature was in 1952, while the lowest recorded temperature was in 1985. Sugar Hill receives abundant rainfall distributed fairly evenly throughout the year, as is typical of southeastern cities, with February on average having the highest average precipitation at , and April typically being the driest month with . Demographics Sugar Hill is Gwinnett County's fourth-largest city by population. The city was previously the third-largest city in Gwinnett County until Peachtree Corners became a city on July 1, 2012. After the 2000 census the city's growth was ranked 75 out of the 100 highest growing cities in the nation, and one of the 20 fastest growing in the state of Georgia The population growth from 2010 to 2020 was an increase of 35.4%. 2020 census In the 2020 census Sugar Hill had a population of 25,076, with 8,271 households in the city. The population density was . The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 62.7% white, 12.4% black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 11.4% Asian, and 6.9% from two or more races. 19.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. 27.4% of people were under 18. The median income for a household in the city was $89,583, and the median income for a family was $75,473. Males had a median income of $53,890 versus $37,991 for females. The per capita income for the city was $35,990. 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. 2010 census As of 2010 Sugar Hill had a population of 18,522, with 6,114 households. The population density was . The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 72.4% white, 9.8% black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.3% Asian Indian, 5.0% other Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.6% from some other race and 2.5% from two or more races. 19.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the city's 6,114 households, 45.2%% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9%% were married couples living together, 13.2%% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-familie households. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.46. The median income for a household in the city was $70,106, and the median income for a family was $75,473. Males had a median income of $53,890 versus $37,991 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,119. About 9.3% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. Economy Sugar Hill, as with the rest of Gwinnett County, has a sales tax of 6%, which comprises the 4% state sales tax and a 2% local tax. On April 28, 2011, Governor Nathan Deal signed legislation that allowed individual local communities to vote on whether to allow alcohol sales on Sundays, which had previously been prohibited by the Georgia General Assembly since the 1800s. A total of 97 cities and counties in Georgia held referendums on November 8, 2011, including Sugar Hill. The Sugar Hill city council voted to allow Sugar Hill residents vote on the issue and on November 15, 2011, Sugar Hill became one of several cities that voted to allow Sunday sales of alcohol. In 2012, the remaining areas of Gwinnett County that did not hold November 8 referendums voted to allow Sunday sales. Supporters of the proposal to allow Sunday sales of alcohol argued that doing so would help the economy. Government The City of Sugar Hill is governed by a mayor and five member city council, with one councilman acting as mayor pro tempore. When Sugar Hill was established in 1939, the town charter called for a mayor and five city councilmen, and that these elected officials were to be elected every two years. An amendment to the town's charter in 1952 changed the election process so that the mayor and three members of the town council are elected on even years for a term of two years, and two other members of the council are elected on odd years for a term of two years. In 1975, when the new charter was enacted that reincorporated the Town of Sugar Hill as the City of Sugar Hill, it added the requirement that a councilmen be appointed as mayor pro tempore, and retained the election method established in 1952. The city's budget in 2012 was $28.2 million, and in 2013 was $19.4 million. In 2010 Sugar Hill approved the process of constructing a larger city hall to accommodate for the city's increase in population. The new city hall was completed and opened in January 2013. Sugar Hill is part of Georgia's 7th congressional district The city is part of the Georgia State Senate's 45th district, and the 97th, 98th, and 102nd districts for the Georgia House of Representatives. Education Gwinnett county operates Gwinnett County Public Schools for K-12 students living in Sugar Hill. Sugar Hill Elementary, White Oak Elementary, Sycamore Elementary, Lanier Middle School and Lanier High School are the public schools serving the city of Sugar Hill residents. Portions of Sugar Hill also fall under the North Gwinnett district, encompassing Riverside Elementary, North Gwinnett Middle School, and North Gwinnett High School. Gwinnett County Public Library operates the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch in Buford. Media As part of the Metro Atlanta area, Sugar Hill's primary network-affiliated television stations are WXIA-TV (NBC), WANF (CBS), WSB-TV (ABC), and WAGA-TV (Fox). WGTV is the local station of the statewide Georgia Public Television network and is a PBS member station. Sugar Hill is served by the Gwinnett Daily Post, which is the most widely distributed newspaper in Sugar Hill as well as Gwinnett county's legal organ. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is also distributed in Sugar Hill. The weekly Gwinnett Herald served Sugar Hill from 1871 until 1885. Infrastructure Roads and freeways Sugar Hill's major road is State Route 20, which travels through Sugar Hill in a general northwest-southeast direction, going southeast into the adjoining city of Buford and northwest into Forsyth County. The nearest interstates are I-985 and I-85, which are both accessible via State Route 20 in Buford. Pedestrians and cycling Sugar Hill Greenway (Under construction) Western Gwinnett Bikeway (Under construction) Utilities The city is a member of the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia and manages the Sugar Hill Gas Department which provides natural gas for the city's residents. Notable people Derrick Brown, NFL football player Zack Calzada, College football player Kurt Johnson, former NHRA pro stock driver and 1993 NHRA Rookie of the Year Warren Johnson, former NHRA pro stock driver and six-time NHRA pro stock Champion Daryl Mitchell, television and movie actor References External links City of Sugar Hill official website Cities in Georgia (U.S. state) Cities in Gwinnett County, Georgia
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that oversees 10 state-owned universities. Collectively, it is the largest provider of higher education in the commonwealth. All of the schools are primarily NCAA Division II members and affiliated with the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). PASSHE should not be confused with Pennsylvania's other state-funded university system, the Commonwealth System of Higher Education that includes the land grant university (Pennsylvania State University), three historically private universities (Temple University, Lincoln University, and University of Pittsburgh), and the related campuses of the four institutions. History The Normal School Act of 1857 was passed on the last day of session on May 20, 1857. Its passage created 12 normal school districts in the state in which to establish private corporations answerable to the State Superintendent of Common Schools. Afterward, the School Code of 1911 mandated that the Commonwealth purchase all the normal schools. The normal schools evolved from state normal schools, to state teacher's colleges, to state colleges. Act 188, which was signed into law on November 12, 1982, and came into effect on July 1, 1983, established the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, and converted those state colleges into universities. 2022 consolidations A plan to merge six of the current PASSHE institutions into two multi-campus universities is ongoing as of July 2021. There was opposition to the plan. It has faced opposition by the Lock Haven City Council, the Clinton County Commissioners, the Clear Coalition, the Party for Socialism and Liberation Chester County, PASSHE Defenders, AFSCME Council 13, Pennsylvania AFL–CIO, APSCUF and from public comments. Groups like APSCUF, AFSCME, and the Pennsylvania AFL–CIO held a press conference May 3, 2021, to speak out in opposition to the consolidation. PASSHE Defenders & the Party for Socialism & Liberation Chester County held rallies across the state at the campuses slated for consolidation and at the state capital Harrisburg. The plan being a part of the larger state system redesign was projected to have disastrous effects according to a report out of the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The report titled "The Economic Impact of the PASSHE Employment Reductions" outlines "[The] large cuts in staffing, both of faculty and of professional and classified staff in good unionized jobs, constitute the core of the restructuring. The cuts, amounting to 14 percent of overall PASSHE employment, are of a magnitude equivalent to the largest private-sector plant closings and mass layoffs of the previous decade in Pennsylvania." Under the plan, two sets of three schools would merge into single institutions effective July 1, 2022—Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield in the state's northeast, and California, Clarion, and Edinboro in western Pennsylvania. Each three-school group would have a new name, but the plan called for all institutions involved in these mergers to retain their current campus identities and athletic programs. The PASSHE board of governors approved the plan on April 28, 2021, which opened a 60-day public comment period. The comment period originally was set to have two public comment hearings throughout the 60-day public comment period as outlined in Act 50, only taking place on June 9 and 10. However after public pressure the Board of Governors announced the addition of two additional hearings the same days. Additionally, APSCUF held their own public comment hearings. The NCAA would have to approve the continued separation of the athletic programs at the merged institutions. The board voted unanimously to approve the merger on July 14, but a system press release stated that "the efforts to complete the two integrations will take years." Funding State higher education funding across the country has seen significant cuts. In particular Pennsylvania saw an almost 34% cut in state funding from 2008 to 2018. PASSHE over the past two decades has been cut harshly in regards to state funding. As the early 2000's they received over $700 million adjusted to 2022's dollars by the state. However the 2021–2022 academic year they received below $500 million. Universities and related entities The system is a composition of 10 universities in Pennsylvania: Consolidations in 2022 Starting in the 2022–2023 academic year, six of the PASSHE campuses were consolidated into two universities. Pennsylvania Western University, comprising the former California, Clarion, and Edinboro universities. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, comprising the former Lock Haven, Bloomsburg, and Mansfield universities. These three institutions, while merged operationally with a common leadership and administrative structure, retain their distinct names and logos and appear as three unrelated universities for branding purposes. However, the three universities were legally merged into a single university under the accreditation of Bloomsburg University, henceforth known as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania by its accrediting body. Related organizations Keystone Library Network Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference State System universities also operate four branch campuses. The Office of the Chancellor is situated in the capital city of Harrisburg. As reported in November 2020, "The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education was given the green light from the General Assembly to sell the Dixon University Center". The Dixon University Center was then purchased by the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg. Mission As established by the founding legislation, Act 188 of 1982, the primary mission of the State System of Higher Education "is the provision of instruction for undergraduate and graduate students to and beyond the Master's degree in the liberal arts and sciences, and in the applied fields, including the teaching profession." Additionally, the purpose of the State System is "to provide high quality education at the lowest possible cost to students." Governance A 20-member Board of Governors oversees the system. Additional power is vested in the Councils of Trustees at the constituent universities. Board of Governor's membership includes: four state legislators, three students, the Governor of the Commonwealth (or a designee), the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education (or a designee), and 11 citizens appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate. The Board of Governors sets general policy for the State System. They also set recommendations regarding individual university tuition and the university technology fee. They have meetings typically on a quarterly basis. Act 188 of 1982 states, "Funding for the Board of Governors and chancellor shall come from all operating funds available to the State colleges and State-owned university, but shall not exceed one-half of one per centum (.5%) of such funds. For purposes of this section, the phrase “operating funds” means any federal appropriation, any state appropriation, any student tuition fees and any student fees for room and board". Additionally, Act 188 states "The Board of Governors shall provide for the holding of regular and special meetings. Eleven (11) governors attending shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business and, unless a greater number is required by the bylaws of the board, the act of a majority of the governors present at any meeting shall be deemed the act of the board. ((b) amended June 23, 1988, P.L.457, No.77)". Current enrollment and alumni Almost 85,000 undergraduate and graduate, part-time and full-time, students attend State System universities. Nearly 90 percent are Pennsylvania residents and 80 percent remain in Pennsylvania after graduation. Nearly 20 percent of the total student population are underrepresented minority. There are more than 800,000 State System alumni, including more than 518,000 who live and work in Pennsylvania. Facilities and employees In total the university campuses comprise approximately . A total of 862 buildings with nearly house classrooms, residences, administrative offices, and student support services. The State System employs more than 13,700 professional and support staff, most covered by collective bargaining agreements. The various libraries are connected through the cooperative Keystone Library Network. See also List of Pennsylvania state agencies References External links Public university systems in the United States
Jay Won (born March 18, 2000), professionally known as Sinatraa, is an American esports player and content creator. Won began his career as a player in the game Overwatch. He initially competed for Selfless Gaming and later joined the San Francisco Shock team prior to the Overwatch League inaugural season in 2018. In the 2019 season, Won's performances led to him being awarded the Most Valuable Player and won the 2019 Overwatch League Grand Finals. Won also represented Team USA in the Overwatch World Cup from 2017 to 2019. In the 2019 Overwatch World Cup, Won helped the team to claim the championship title. Due to his performance throughout the tournament, Won received the Most Valuable Player award. In April 2020, Won made a transition to the emerging competitive scene of Valorant, signing with the Sentinels. However, he faced suspension in March 2021 following allegations of sexual abuse. Following, Won continued to stay involved in the gaming industry as a content creator. Overwatch career Professional career After achieving rankings of second in North America and fifth in the world on Overwatch competitive mode, Won received an opportunity to try out for Selfless Gaming, an esports team based in Georgia, United States. Although he initially did not secure a spot on the team, he was given another chance a few weeks later. Following a review of his performance by head coach and co-owner Brad Rajani, he was ultimately signed to the team. However, Selfless Gaming disbanded on July 7, 2017, leading to the conclusion of Won's association with the team. With the inception of the Overwatch League approaching in 2018, scouts from the twelve franchises sought to sign players to complete their teams. Won attracted significant attention and sparked a bidding war between NRG Esports and Cloud9. Initially inclined to join the London Spitfire, Cloud9's Overwatch team, Won eventually reconsidered his decision after further discussions with NRG and his parents. He opted to sign a contract worth per year with NRG's San Francisco Shock, three times the league's minimum salary, forging a reunion with head coach Rajani, who became the head coach of the Shock. Due to being 17 years old at the time, Won was ineligible to participate in league matches until he reached the age of 18. He made his Overwatch League debut on March 21, 2018, against the Florida Mayhem. Despite a loss in that match with a score of 2–3, Won quickly demonstrated his skills and solidified his status as one of the league's premier damage players. As he and his teammate Matthew "super" DeLisi became eligible to compete around the same time, the team achieved an 11–9 record in the latter half of the season 3. In the 2019 season of the Overwatch League, teams primarily utilized compositions consisting of three tanks and three supports during the first three quarters of the season. During this time, Won, who typically played as the damage hero Tracer, made a transition to playing as the tank hero Zarya. The San Francisco Shock, with Won's contributions, achieved impressive results, posting a perfect +28 map differential in Stage 2, reaching all three stage finals, and securing one stage title. In July 2019, just before the final stage of the season, the league introduced a role lock system, requiring teams to adhere to a composition of two tanks, two supports, and two damage players. Following this change, Won primarily played as the damage hero Doomfist. He concluded the season as the leader in hero damage dealt per 10 minutes and played a crucial role in helping the team achieve a regular season record of 23–5. Won received recognition as a Role Star for DPS and received the Overwatch League Most Valuable Player award. After a loss to the Atlanta Reign in the first round of the 2019 season playoffs, the San Francisco Shock made their way through the lower bracket to secure a spot in the 2019 Grand Finals. In the Grand Finals against the Vancouver Titans on September 29, 2019, Won played in two out of the four maps as the Shock clinched a 4–0 victory and emerged as the champions. Following this Grand Finals win, Won and his San Francisco Shock teammate, Matthew "super" Delisi, appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on October 7, 2019 to talk about their victory. Won announced his retirement from professional Overwatch on April 28, 2020, citing a "lost passion for the game". In recognition of his MVP award, the Overwatch League released a commemorative in-game skin for the hero Zarya on June 16, 2020. However, in March 2021, following sexual assault allegations that emerged, the Overwatch League offered refunds for the skin and removed the OWL Championship and MVP badges from the skin. National team career Won was selected as a member of Team USA in the 2017 Overwatch World Cup (OWWC). Although the team faced defeat against Team South Korea in the quarterfinals, Won's performance throughout the World Cup caught the attention of NRG Esports CEO Andy Miller, ultimately leading to his signing there. Won was once again selected to represent Team USA in the 2018 Overwatch World Cup. Despite securing the top seed after the group stage, the team experienced a loss in the quarterfinals against Team United Kingdom. In the 2019 Overwatch World Cup, Won once again selected to represent Team USA, marking his third consecutive year participating in the tournament. Joining forces with his San Francisco Shock teammates Matthew "super" Delisi and Grant "moth" Espe, Team USA showcased their prowess as they navigated through the competition, emerging victorious in every match they played. The team's performance culminated in a sweeping victory against Team China in the OWWC finals on November 2, 2019, securing USA's first OWWC title. Won's contributions earned him the title of OWWC Most Valuable Player. Alongside super and moth, he became one of the four few individuals to have won both Overwatch League and Overwatch World Cup titles. Valorant career In April 2020, Won joined the Sentinels Valorant team, marking his transition into the game after retiring from professional Overwatch. Within a few months, he established himself as one of the top players in the Valorant scene. In the PAX Arena Invitational finals, a North American tournament, Won led all players in assists at 122 and ranked fourth in kills-per-round at 0.90. Sentinels emerged victorious in the final of the tournament on July 26, 2020, defeating Cloud9. Won continued his winning streak by securing another tournament victory on August 2, as Sentinels triumphed over Team SoloMid at the 30Bomb Summer Cup final. During the Pop Flash tournament, the fourth and final North American Ignition Series event, Won delivered an outstanding performance in the group stage against Immortals, earning 402 Average Combat Score, 32 kills, and 11 first bloods. Sentinels secured the tournament title by defeating Team Envy 3–0 in the grand final on August 30. At this point in his career, Won had recorded over 700 assists in professional play, making him the only player worldwide to surpass the 600-assist mark. Won went on to achieve two more tournament victories with Sentinels, winning the JBL Quantum Cup in December 2020 and the Valorant Champions Tour North America Challengers One in February 2021. Following sexual assault allegations against Won in March 2021, he was suspended by Riot Games while they conducted their investigation into the matter. The Sentinels organization also suspended Won until their internal investigation was completed. On May 17, 2021, Riot Games announced a competitive ruling stating that Won would remain suspended for a total of six months, with the suspension period ending on September 10, due to his alleged failure to fully cooperate with the investigation. As a result of the suspension, Sentinels acquired Tyson "TenZ" Ngo to replace Won in the starting roster. In April 2022, Won announced his intention to return to the Valorant competitive scene. However, he did not secure a team signing after the announcement and continued his work as a content creator. In January 2023, Won joined team Untamable Beasts, which participated in the Valorant Challengers North America open qualifier. Personal life Won was born on March 18, 2000, in Shoreline, Washington. He developed a love for video games from a young age, particularly first-person shooters like Halo 3, Call of Duty and Counter-Strike. In 2014, he won his first cash prize in esports, earning $200 in a Counter-Strike tournament. In high school, he was set to play varsity as the starting second baseman for their baseball team, but he dropped out of traditional high school to pursue a career in esports. As an online name, Won chose "Sinatraa", which was inspired by Logic mixtape Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever, with an added "a" since "Sinatra" was already taken. In August 2018, he threw the first pitch at an Oakland A's game. In March 2021, Won's ex-girlfriend accused him of sexual assault, which he denied. On April 12, 2022, Dot Esports reported that a police investigation followed, but no advancement was made in the investigation. References Further reading 2000 births American esports players Living people San Francisco Shock players People from Shoreline, Washington Valorant players
Rodolfo Othello Cruz Ilustre, Jr. (born October 10, 1987), known professionally as Rodjun Cruz (), is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer. He is the brother of fellow actor and dancer Rayver Cruz. He is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network and Sparkle. Biography Cruz started as a host, together with his younger brother Rayver, in the children's magazine show 5 And Up. Cruz was a member of the now defunct all-male dancing group Anim-E. The group, previously named Anime—in reference to the Tagalog word "anim" or "six"—originally consisted six members namely: Rayver Cruz, John Wayne Sace, Emman Abeleda, Sergio Garcia, Mico Aytona, and Mhyco Aquino. Rodjun joined the original members in 2005. In 2006, he was cast as Jigo in the ABS-CBN TV series Calla Lily. After a year, Cruz along with 14 other celebrity contestants joined the second season of U Can Dance Version 2, where he met and started dating fellow Star Magic talent Dianne Medina. Cruz with his dancing partner Lina Basas were named Grand Champion of U Can Dance Version 2 the following year, where he won the grand prize of 250,000 pesos. He also won another 250,000 pesos from the "Merrygalo" segment of, the now defunct noontime variety show, Wowowee. He made a guest appearance in the "Mambabarang" episode of Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao in the same year. In 2008, Cruz was cast as Jake Perez in the teen drama Lipgloss. Cruz left Lipgloss after three seasons in 2009. He had minor roles in the ABS-CBN shows Tayong Dalawa and May Bukas Pa. He also made guest appearances in Maynila and Midnight DJ. He played Calvin in Magkaribal in 2010. He was also cast as Joaquin Buenaventura in Juanita Banana. The same year, he left ASAP XV and joined, the show's rival, P.O.5 in TV5. Personal life Cruz is a cousin of entertainers Sheryl Cruz, Sunshine Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Donna Cruz. In October 2017, Cruz announced his engagement to actress Dianne Medina after dating since July 23, 2007. The couple married on December 21, 2019. In April 2020, they announced that they were expecting their first child together. Filmography Television Awards and nominations References External links https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/rodjuncruz 1987 births Living people 21st-century Filipino male actors Filipino male television actors Filipino people of Spanish descent Reality show winners Participants in Philippine reality television series Star Magic ABS-CBN personalities GMA Network personalities Rodjun Actors from Las Piñas Male actors from Manila
Edward John Wilson (1855 – unknown) was an English footballer who played for Stoke. Career Wilson played for Newcastle-under-Lyme before joining Stoke in 1883. He played in the club's first competitive match in the FA Cup against Manchester in a 2–1 defeat. He was released at the end of the 1883–84 season by manager Walter Cox. Career statistics References English men's footballers Stoke City F.C. players 1855 births Year of death missing Men's association football forwards Footballers from Stoke-on-Trent
St John the Baptist Church, Winchester is a Church of England parish church in Winchester, England. The parish is officially named "St John the Baptist with St Martin Winnall, Winchester" although the church of St Martin at Winnall was demolished in 1971. The parish is joined with the parish of "All Saints with St Andrew Chilcomb" to form the East Winchester Benefice. References Church of England church buildings in Hampshire Grade I listed churches in Hampshire St John
Rita Orji is a Nigerian-Canadian computer scientist who is a Canada Research Chair in Persuasive Technology and the Director of the Persuasive Computing Lab at Dalhousie University. Her work is in the area of human–computer interaction with a major focus on designing interactive systems to achieve health and well being objectives. She has won over 70 awards and recognitions from both national and international organizations. She has addressed a United Nations panel about the status of women and at the Parliament of Canada. Early life and education Orji grew up in Enugu State Nigeria. She is Igbo by tribe. She was raised by parents, Maria and Okonkwo Orji, who never attended school, in a remote town called Owelli with no electricity and pipe-borne water. She is one of nine siblings and her parents supported the family through peasant farming. Orji did not have access to a computer growing up, and was admitted to study Computer Science at Nnamdi Azikiwe University without having used a computer. She graduated top of her class with First Class Honours. During her secondary education, she entered the Nigerian team for the International Mathematical Olympiad. In 2002, she launched "Education for Women and the Less Privileged in Nigeria", a nonprofit organisation that provides mentorship and scholarships for women in education. Orji joined a master's program at Middle East Technical University, where she was the only African student in class. She completed her master's in 2009 and moved to Canada as a graduate student. In 2012, Orji presented at the Parliament of Canada, where she spoke about health promotion and disease prevention. She was awarded a Vanier scholarship from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. Orji earned her PhD at University of Saskatchewan in 2014. She was the first woman from her town of 50,000 people to earn a PhD. She joined McGill University as a postdoctoral fellow, where she worked on technological interventions that can effect behavioural change. Career Orji joined the Games Institute at the University of Waterloo as a Banting Fellow in 2016. She is interested in persuasive technology and how to design technologies that can promote health and wellness and technologies for promoting social and public goods. Orji joined the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University as an assistant professor in 2017. She designs interactive systems and persuasive technologies, particularly to benefit under-served populations. She has studied how culture and age influence the efficacy of persuasive technologies. She analysed how reward, competition, social comparison and social learning differ between men and women in collectivist and individualist cultures, finding that in collectivist cultures, men are more susceptible to reward and competition. Advocacy and engagement Orji is a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) diversity ambassador, working towards increased participation of women and minorities in computing, including using herself as a practical example. She is passionate about youth empowerment and women's access to education. She was honoured by hEr VOLUTION as one of the top 150 women scientists in Canada. She attended the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York City. She spoke at the 2018 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW62) Panel: It is Up to Me. Awards and honours 2013 University of Saskatchewan Research Excellence in Science Award/ 2017 Enugu State Award of Excellence in Recognition of Scholarly Achievement and Contributions to Advancement of Education 2017 Nnamdi Azikiwe University Award of Excellence in Recognition of Contribution for the Advancement of Knowledge in Computer Science. 2017 Top 150 Canadian Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) 2018 Women Leaders in the Digital Economy Award, Digital Nova Scotia. 2019 Dalhousie University President's Research Excellence Award. 2019 International Society for Research on Internet Interventions Rising Star Award. 2020 Canada Research Chair in Persuasive Technology. 2020 Inducted into the Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. 2021 Top 100 Canada's Most Powerful Women 2021 Top 100 Leading Nigerian Women 2021 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards 2021 Outstanding Young Computer Science Researcher Awards 2022 Admitted into the Global Young Academy 2022 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women References External links Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Canadian women computer scientists Nigerian women computer scientists Canadian computer scientists Nigerian computer scientists Nnamdi Azikiwe University alumni Middle East Technical University alumni University of Saskatchewan alumni Academic staff of the Dalhousie University Human–computer interaction researchers Nigerian expatriate academics Nigerian expatriates in Canada 21st-century Canadian women scientists 21st-century Nigerian women Nigerian women scientists People from Enugu State Canada Research Chairs Royal Society of Canada Black Canadian women Black Canadian scientists
Di(propylene glycol) methyl ether is an organic solvent with a variety of industrial and commercial uses. It finds use as a less volatile alternative to propylene glycol methyl ether and other glycol ethers. The commercial product is typically a mixture of four isomers. References Alcohol solvents Ether solvents
Aliabad (, also Romanized as ‘Alīābād) is a village in Bizaki Rural District, Golbajar District, Chenaran County, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 21, in 7 families. See also List of cities, towns and villages in Razavi Khorasan Province References Populated places in Chenaran County
Eucidaris tribuloides, the slate pencil urchin, is a species of cidaroid sea urchins that inhabits littoral regions of the Atlantic Ocean. As a member of the basal echinoid order Cidaroida, its morphological, developmental and molecular genetic characteristics make it a phylogenetically interesting species. Taxonomy Eucidaris tribuloides was first described and classified by Jean Baptiste Lamarck in 1816 as Cidarites tribuloides. The modern classification stems from the echinoid treatises by Pomel in 1883 and by Döderlein in 1887. Distribution and habitat The slate pencil urchin can be found on both sides of the Atlantic, and throughout the Caribbean. On the western side of the Atlantic, the slate pencil urchin has been found as far north as Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and as far south as Rio de Janeiro. In the Gulf of Mexico, populations have been reported at Alacran Reef, Campeche Bank. On the eastern side of the Atlantic, a closely related sub-species, Eucidaris tribuloides var. africana, has been reported at Cape Verde Islands, in the Gulf of Guinea, and at the Azores and Ascension Islands. E. tribuloides has become an invasive species in some parts of the world including Maltese waters where it has been since 1998. This was the first record in the Mediterranean and is thought to have been brought there in ballast water. McPherson described E. tribuloides as a "sluggish echinoid" that leads a nocturnal, benthic existence. During daylight hours, the slate pencil urchin uses its large primary spines to anchor itself under or atop rocks or to lodge itself in crevices. Individuals rarely stray far from their locality. At night, they will feed primarily on corals and sponges, among other things. Biology When its development is contrasted to the cidaroid sister subclass Euechinoidea, E. tribuloides becomes a very interesting organism from the standpoint of developmental and evolutionary biology. In euechinoid embryonic development, e.g. in the purple sea urchin, the micromeres comprise a set of four small cells that reside at the base of the vegetal plate. They are a "precociously invaginating lineage", meaning that they move into the blastocoel just prior to gastrulation; these four cells then eventually give rise to the larval skeleton. Similarly, E. tribuloides also possesses a larval skeleton that arises from a special lineage of cells. In contrast, however, the number and size of its micromeres can vary (from one to three), and they do not precociously invaginate; rather, they ingress during gastrulation and bud off from the tip of the growing archenteron. Although there are numerous molecular differences between the "spicule-forming cells" of E. tribuloides and the primary mesencyhme cells of euechinoids, these two cell lineages are thought to be homologous and have been contrasted in developmental evolution research. Reproduction Reproduction in E. tribuloides seems to be sensitive to seasonal cycles, solar cycles, and the lunar cycle. In the Florida Keys, E. tribuloides was found to obtain peak gravidity in the late summer and early fall. Populations in Panama, however, were found to be gravid in the spring, summer and fall, with peak gravidity occurring around the full moon. References Further reading External links tribuloides Animals described in 1816 Taxa named by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck Fauna of the Atlantic Ocean
The Peak Performance Project was a seven-year, $5.2 million music initiative funded by the Jim Pattison Group, to provide financial support to emerging Canadian artists in the British Columbia and Alberta markets. The $100,000 prize for the winner was one of the largest prize packages for a music competition in Canadian music history. History The Peak Performance Project launched in 2009 by Vancouver's 102.7 The PEAK. The project wrapped up in 2015, and in the past featured over 100 artists from throughout British Columbia. The seven year Alberta PEAK Performance Project was launched in April 2014 on 95.3 The PEAK Calgary. In BC, the project is administered by the Music BC Industry Association. In Alberta, the Alberta Music Industry Association handles administration. In 2016 the Alberta format switched over to a country format, aligning itself with new station Wild 95.3 New Country. Several notable and successful Canadian acts from a wide variety of genres have taken part in the project throughout its history, including Said The Whale, Dear Rouge, Tourist Company, The Belle Game, Jordan Klassen, Rykka, Current Swell, and We Are the City. Purpose The purpose of the PEAK Performance Project is to assist emerging artists from British Columbia and Alberta through education, development, and promotion. The project also aims to contribute to the larger music community by building musical links between the two provinces. Each project runs separately from the other, sharing only Bootcamp time together. At the end of each project cycle, the top three bands are awarded $100,000 for 1st, $75,000 for 2nd, and $50,000 for 3rd place respectively. Timeline The project typically launched in the spring of each year, with applications being open for a month. Applications consisted of two digital files of an artist's music, the artist's bio, an essay written by the artist on why they should be included, a live video of the band performing, and the band's current press photo. A panel of industry professionals picked the selected bands (usually 12 or 20 per province) out of a pool of hundreds of entries, and the results were announced in June of each year at a kick-off concert that featured past Peak Performance "Alumni" bands performing. Once accepted, each band was awarded a $3,000–$5,000 (depending on the year) "Basecamp" award. The first challenge put to the bands was to spend the money in a way that immediately addressed a need in the band's career. Throughout the duration of each year's project, each band had their music featured on 102.7 The Peak in Vancouver (for BC bands), and on 95.3 The Peak in Calgary (for Alberta bands). To kick off the project officially, and introduce the bands to the public, the project featured the bands at a local festival. Throughout the summer months, the bands were given a series of challenges related to various aspects of a DIY music career and developing sections of the band's business in terms of merchandise, social media profiles, press awareness, philanthropic efforts, marketing strategies, budgeting, and self-development. In August, all bands were sent to a "Bootcamp" where they interacted with industry specialists, took courses and workshops from tutors and trainers, and performed live for experienced live coaches. During September and October, the project put on a series of "showcases", each featuring a handful of the bands. These shows were open to the public, but also were watched by a panel of judges who gave each band a "live score" that went towards their overall mark. Public voting opened in the last week of October, and each band's percentage of the vote also went towards their overall mark. At the end of October, the bands turned in a final report which summarized the results of their aforementioned challenges, as well as a marketing and budgeting plan based on their potential winnings. A panel of judges reviewed these, and this was also factored in to each band's score. Early in November, the top three bands were announced in no particular order during a live broadcast on 102.7 The Peak. In previous years, there was a $10,000 and $5,000 4th and 5th place prize, and these artists would be announced during this broadcast as well. The order of the winning bands was revealed after each finalist band performed at the Commodore Ballroom at a wrap up event in late November. Past participants Below are the bands that have participated in past years, in alphabetical order, along with their hometown. Bands that placed are listed first, in order of placement. If a band did not place in the top three, they were allowed to apply for the next year's project. 2009 First Place: We Are the City – Kelowna Second Place: The Left - Vancouver Third Place: Bend Sinister – Vancouver Adaline - Vancouver Adrian Glynn - Vancouver Alexandria Maillot - Courtenay Ben Sigston - Vancouver Bodhi Jones - Vancouver Danny Echo - Coquitlam Familia - Maple Ridge Freeflow - Vancouver Garrett Kato - Port Coquitlam Kuba Oms - Victoria Run The Red Light - Vancouver Sweetheart - Vancouver Tea - Vancouver The Painted Birds - Vancouver TV Heart Attack - Vancouver Wassabi Collective - Nelson 2010 First Place: Kyprios – North Vancouver Second Place: Said the Whale - Vancouver Third Place: Vince Vaccaro – Victoria Fourth Place: Acres of Lions - Victoria Fifth Place: Aidan Knight - Victoria Adaline - Vancouver Behind Sapphire - Vancouver Ben Sigston - Vancouver Bodhi Jones - Vancouver Christina Maria - Surrey Christopher Arruda - Nanaimo Debra-Jean - Vancouver Greg Sczebel - Salmon Arm Jess Hill - Vancouver Kuba Oms - Victoria Parlour Steps - Vancouver Steph Macpherson - Victoria Yes Nice - Burnaby Yuca 41st and Home - Vancouver 2011 First Place: Current Swell – Victoria Second Place: The Boom Booms - Vancouver Third Place: The Matinée – Vancouver Fourth Place: Hilary Grist - Vancouver Fifth Place: Acres of Lions - Victoria Ashleigh Eymann - Victoria Avairis - Victoria Behind Sapphire - Vancouver The Belle Game - Vancouver Fields of Green - West Kelowna Jasper Sloan Yip - Vancouver Lindsay Bryan - Victoria Maurice - Victoria The Never Surprise - Vancouver The Oh Wells - Surrey Rococode - North Vancouver/Victoria Sex With Strangers - Vancouver Treelines - Vancouver via Kelowna 41st and Home - Vancouver 2012 First Place: Dear Rouge – Vancouver Second Place: Jordan Klassen - Vancouver Third Place: Dominique Fricot – Vancouver Fourth Place: J.P. Maurice - Vancouver Fifth Place: Mike Edel - Victoria Alexandria Maillot - Vancouver Island Ali Milner - Whistler beekeeper - Vancouver Facts - Vancouver Fields of Green - Kelowna Georgia Murray - Port McNeill Headwater - Vancouver Portage and Main - Vancouver Redgy Blackout - Vancouver T. Nile - Galiano Island Tough Lovers - Vancouver The Fugitives - Vancouver The Gay Nineties - Vancouver The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer - Nanaimo The River and the Road - Vancouver 2013 First Place: Rykka – Surrey Second Place: Hannah Epperson – Vancouver Third Place: Bestie – Vancouver Fourth Place: Good for Grapes – Surrey Fifth Place: Willhorse – Golden Amble Greene – Ocean Park Coldwater Road – Vancouver Greg Drummond – Port Moody Melissa Endean – Vancouver Fallbrigade – Victoria Luca Fogale – Burnaby Lydia Hol – Vancouver Bodhi Jones – Vancouver Lions in the Street – Vancouver Dougal Bain McLean – Victoria Oh No! Yoko – Abbotsford Rolla Olak – Vancouver The Lion The Bear The Fox – Ladysmith/Vancouver Towers and Trees – Victoria Van Damsel – Kamloops 2014 First Place: Good for Grapes – Surrey Second Place: Derrival – Langley Third Place: The Tourist Company - North Vancouver Altered By Mom - Vancouver Damn Fools - Vancouver David Newberry - Vancouver GOODWOOD ATOMS - Vancouver Jodi Pederson - Vernon Jon Bryant - Surrey Miss Quincy & The Showdown - Fort St. John Shred Kelly - Fernie The Wild Romantics - Nanaimo 2015 First Place: Bed of Stars - Abbotsford Second Place: JP Maurice - Victoria Third Place: Van Damsel - Kamloops Chersea - Port Coquitlam Find The Others - Bowen Island Jesse Roper - Victoria Joy District - Comox Valley Little India - Langley Mike Edel - Victoria Mindil Beach - Vancouver Smash Boom Pow - Vancouver Windmills - Vernon References Music of Vancouver Music competitions in Canada 2009 establishments in British Columbia
Hoole Urban District was an Urban District in Cheshire between 1894 and 1954, when it was absorbed by Chester CB and Chester Rural Districts. The archives are now with Cheshire Archives and Local History. References Urban districts of England History of Cheshire
This is a list of airports in Ghana, sorted by location. List Airport names shown in bold indicate that the facility has commercial service on scheduled airlines. See also Transport in Ghana List of airports by ICAO code: D#DG - Ghana Wikipedia: WikiProject Aviation/Airline destination lists: Africa#Ghana References External links Lists of airports in Ghana: Great Circle Mapper Aircraft Charter World World Aero Data Ghana Airports Airlines Ghana
The 2017 CWHL draft was the eighth in the history of the Canadian Women's Hockey League. It took place on August 20, 2017, marking the first time that the Draft involved Kunlun Red Star WIH, one of two expansion teams in the league, who are also joined by the Vanke Rays. The list of prospects for the Draft included goaltender Noora Raty from Finland, forward Alexandra Carpenter and Melodie Daoust. All three were participants in the 2014 Winter Olympics. Courtney Turner was selected with the first overall pick in the draft, claimed by the Boston Blades. Top 10 picks References Canadian Women's Hockey League
Jean Arley is an American television producer of soap operas. Positions held Search for Tomorrow Producer (1985–1986) Where the Heart Is Associate Producer One Life to Live Executive Producer (1983–1984) Head writer (during the 1981 Writers Guild of America strike) Awards and nominations External links Living people American television producers Soap opera producers American soap opera writers Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people)
Giovanni Zamboni (fl. early 18th century, possibly 1664–1721) was a baroque composer. Zamboni was an able musician who mastered theorbo, lute, guitar, mandola, mandoline and harpsichord. He was also skilled in counterpoint. His works include (Sonate d'intavolatura di liuto Op. 1), a set of 11 Sonatas and a Ciaccona for the archlute published in 1718. Italian Baroque composers Italian male classical composers 18th-century Italian composers 18th-century Italian male musicians
Xinyang Township () is a rural township in Liling City, Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. Cityscape The township is divided into 10 villages, the following areas: Chenjiawan Community, Qingni Village, Yuliangqiao Village, Shiyang Village, Hutan Village, Huaqiao Village, Hetang Village, Nanzhushan Village, Xinyang Village, and Jiangjun Village (陈家湾村、青泥村、鱼梁桥村、石羊村、湖潭村、花桥村、荷塘村、楠竹山村、新阳村、将军村). Historic township-level divisions of Liling
The Celebration () is a 1998 Danish black comedy-drama film directed by Thomas Vinterberg and produced by Nimbus Film. The film tells the story of a family gathering to celebrate their father's 60th birthday, juggling subjects of abuse, death, incest, suicide, and trauma. Vinterberg was inspired to write it with Mogens Rukov, based on a hoax broadcast by a Danish radio station.It was the first Dogme 95 film, an artistic movement created by Danish directors Vinterberg and Lars von Trier. The movement preferred simple and analog production values to allow for the highlighting of plot and performance. Festen was selected as the Danish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 71st Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. In addition, it won the Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival in 1998. Plot Helge, a respected businessman and family patriarch, is celebrating his 60th birthday at the family-run hotel. Gathered together amongst a large party of family and friends are his wife Else, his sullen eldest son Christian, his boorish younger son Michael, and his well-traveled daughter Helene. Another sibling, Linda, has recently taken her life at the hotel. Helene finds Linda's suicide note, but hides it in a medicine bottle after becoming upset by the undisclosed contents. Michael fights with his wife, whom he had earlier abandoned on the roadside with their three children, and then has sex with her. He later beats Michelle, a waitress of the hotel, after she pulls him aside to discuss that he had impregnated her in an affair. At Helge's birthday dinner, Christian makes a toast to his father. During the toast, he publicly accuses by making a joke over Helge of sexually abusing both him and his twin sister Linda as children. After an initial shocked silence, the party goes on as usual as guests decide to move past the moment in denial. Helge pulls Christian aside to engage in a baffled conversation about his accusations. He questions his motivations for slandering him, and Christian appears to recant his accusation. However, Christian is spurred to further action by hotel chef Kim, a childhood friend who knows about the abuse. Christian then continues his toast by accusing Helge of causing Linda's death through the trauma caused from the abuse. Helge speaks to Christian alone and makes threatening offers to bring up his troubled personal history, including his impotence with women and Christian's perhaps-incestuous relationship with Linda. Further exacerbating the tensions of the day, Helene's black boyfriend Gbatokai shows up, causing the racist Michael to lead most of the partygoers in singing the racist Danish song "Jeg har set en rigtig negermand" to offend him. Else later makes a toast where she makes insulting comments towards her children, and accuses Christian of having an overactive imagination. With this, she asks him to apologize for his earlier statements and accusations. Christian then accuses Else of knowing about the abuse yet not intervening. Michael and two other guests eject Christian from the hotel. When Christian walks back in, they beat him and tie him to a tree in the woods outside of the hotel. Christian unties himself and returns. Pia finds Linda's suicide note and gives it to Christian. Christian gives the note to Helene and she reads it aloud in front of the party guests. In the note, Linda states that she is overwhelmed by trauma from Helge's abuse. Helge admits to his misdeeds and leaves the dining room. Christian has a hallucination of Linda, causing him to faint. As he awakes, he learns from Helene that Michael is missing. Michael, also drunk, calls Helge outside and beats him severely. The following morning, the family and guests eat breakfast when Helge comes in and speaks to the group. He admits to his wrongdoing and declares his love for his children. Michael tells his father to leave the table. Cast Style Festen is best known for being the first Dogme 95 film (its full title in Denmark is Dogme #1 – Festen). Dogme films are governed by a manifesto that insists on specific production and narrative limitations (such as banning any post-production sound editing), in part as a protest against the expensive Hollywood-style film-making. The movie is a low budget film and was shot on a Sony DCR-PC3 Handycam on standard Mini-DV cassettes. Some years after making the film, Vinterberg talked about its inspiration: a young man told the story on a radio show of the host . Vinterberg was told about it by the friend of a psychiatric nurse who claimed to have treated the young man. He listened to the radio programme and asked the scriptwriter Mogens Rukov to write a screenplay on the events, as if it were the young man's own story. It was later revealed that the story was completely made up by the patient receiving mental care. Reception Critical response Festen has earned positive reviews. Based on 47 reviews collected by the film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 91% of critics gave the film a positive review. The site's critics consensus reads, "As sharp and ruthless as the family dynamic that powers its plot, The Celebration blends tragedy and comedy to brilliant effect." On Metacritic the film has a weighted average score of 82 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". Roger Ebert gave the film three out of four stars, writing that the film: Psychologist Richard Gartner, who specializes in counseling men who were sexually abused as children, writes that Festen is a praiseworthy film that accurately depicts the consequences of sexual abuse: Accolades Festen won the following awards: Amanda Awards, Norway (1998): Best Nordic Feature Film - Thomas Vinterberg Belgian Syndicate of Cinema Critics (2000): Grand Prix Bodil Awards (1999): Best Actor - Ulrich Thomsen Best Film - Thomas Vinterberg Canberra International Film Festival (1999): Audience Award - Thomas Vinterberg Cannes Film Festival (1998): Jury Prize - Thomas Vinterberg (Tied with La Classe de Neige (1998)) European Film Awards (1998): European Discovery of the Year - Thomas Vinterberg (Tied with Vie rêvée des anges, La (1998)) Gijón International Film Festival (1998): Best Director - Thomas Vinterberg Guldbagge Awards (1999): Best Foreign Film - Thomas Vinterberg Independent Spirit Awards (1999): Best Foreign Film - Thomas Vinterberg Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (1998): Best Foreign Film - Thomas Vinterberg Lübeck Nordic Film Days (1998): Audience Prize of the "Lübecker Nachrichten" - Thomas Vinterberg Baltic Film Prize for a Nordic Feature Film - Thomas Vinterberg Prize of the Ecumenical Jury - Thomas Vinterberg New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1998): Best Foreign Language Film - Thomas Vinterberg Norwegian International Film Festival (1999): Best Foreign Film of the Year - Thomas Vinterberg Robert Awards (1999): Best Actor - Ulrich Thomsen Best Cinematography - Anthony Dod Mantle Best Editing - Valdís Óskarsdóttir Best Film - Thomas Vinterberg Best Screenplay - Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov Best Supporting Actor - Thomas Bo Larsen Best Supporting Actress - Birthe Neumann Rotterdam International Film Festival (1999): Audience Award - Thomas Vinterberg São Paulo International Film Festival (1998): Honorable Mention - Thomas Vinterberg Stage adaptations Festen has frequently been adapted for the stage. The English-language adaptation was written by David Eldridge. It premiered at the Almeida Theatre in 2004 in a production directed by Rufus Norris, before transferring to a successful West End run at the Lyric Theatre, London until April 2005. It commenced a UK tour in February 2006, before transferring to Broadway. Despite its great success in London, it closed after only 49 performances on Broadway, ending on 20 May 2006. It opened in Melbourne, Australia in July 2006 starring Jason Donovan. An Irish production ran in the Gate Theatre, Dublin, from September to November 2006. In 2006, a Mexican adaptation opened, starring Mexican actor Diego Luna. In September 2007 a Peruvian production opened starring Paul Vega and Hernan Romero under the direction of Chela de Ferrari. The Company Theatre mounted the Canadian premiere of Festen in November 2008 at the Berkeley Street Theatre in Toronto. This production was directed by Jason Byrne and starred Eric Peterson, Rosemary Dunsmore, Nicholas Campbell, Philip Riccio, Allan Hawco, Tara Rosling, Caroline Cave, Richard Clarkin, Earl Pastko, Milton Barnes, Gray Powell and Alex Paxton-Beesley. The Shadwell Dramatic Society's production of Festen opened at the ADC Theatre, Cambridge on 6 March 2012. In July 2018 Play Dead Theatre's production of Festen opened at the Rippon Lea Estate in Melbourne. It was directed by Jennifer Sarah Dean and starred Adrian Mulvany. See also List of submissions to the 71st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film List of Danish submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film References External links An interview with the film director Thomas Vinterberg by Jeremy Lehrer at IndieWire The Celebration: How Long Can This Go On? an essay by Michael Koresky on The Criterion Collection 1998 films 1998 comedy-drama films 1998 black comedy films Best Danish Film Bodil Award winners Best Danish Film Robert Award winners Best Foreign Film Guldbagge Award winners Camcorder films Danish black comedy films Danish comedy-drama films Danish Culture Canon 1990s Danish-language films Dogme 95 films European Film Awards winners (films) Films about dysfunctional families Films directed by Thomas Vinterberg Films set in country houses Films adapted into plays Incest in film Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film winners Nimbus Film films
Mevalonic acid (MVA) is a key organic compound in biochemistry; the name is a contraction of dihydroxymethylvalerolactone. The carboxylate anion of mevalonic acid, which is the predominant form in biological environments, is known as mevalonate and is of major pharmaceutical importance. Drugs like statins (which lower levels of cholesterol) stop the production of mevalonate by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase. Chemistry Mevalonic acid is very soluble in water and polar organic solvents. It exists in equilibrium with its lactone form, called mevalonolactone, that is formed by internal condensation of its terminal alcohol and carboxylic acid functional groups. Mevalonolactone acts to correct statin linked myopathy and limb girdle muscular disease caused by HMG co-A reductase mutation. Biology Mevalonic acid is a precursor in the biosynthetic pathway known as the mevalonate pathway that produces terpenes and steroids. Mevalonic acid is the primary precursor of isopentenyl pyrophosphate (IPP), that is in turn the basis for all terpenoids. Mevalonic acid is chiral and the (3R)-enantiomer is the only one that is biologically active. References Beta hydroxy acids Diols
The INFN National Laboratory of Frascati (LNF) was founded in 1954 with the objective of furthering particle physics research, and more specifically to host the 1.1 GeV electrosynchrotron, the first accelerator ever built in Italy. The Laboratory later developed the first ever electron-positron collider: from the first prototype AdA, which demonstrated the feasibility, to the ring ADONE and later on to DAΦNE, still operative today (2022). LNF was also the proposed site of the cancelled particle accelerator SuperB. Besides conducting experiments with their own facilities, the LNF researchers are also taking part in extensive collaborations at external laboratories, especially at CERN and in the United States. It is located in Frascati, Italy. History and activity The INFN National Laboratory of Frascati was founded in 1954 to host an electron synchrotron of 1.1 GeV. The Electron Synchrotron (as the device was called; it was also known as the Electron Synchrotron of Frascati, "elettrosincrotrone di Frascati"), built under the lead of Prof. Giorgio Salvini started working in 1959, generating gamma-ray bundles (even polarized) of energy 0.4-1.1 GeV and electron beams in the experiments led by INFN researchers in collaboration with a number of Italian Universities. The device was a 9 meter diameter ring consisting of 4 bending magnets and 4 short straight sections. During a seminar in 1960, Bruno Touschek proposed the idea of injecting in the same ring beams of electrons and positrons, circulating in opposite directions, to study their collisions. Hence, AdA (Anello di Accumulazione) was built, within a 1.5 m diameter electro-magnet where the radiofrequency field would accelerate the beams up to 250 MeV (center-of-mass energy 500 Mev). AdA was later moved to the Laboratory of Orsay, Paris, which had a more powerful injector; here the first electron-positron collisions were detected. AdA’s success led to the design of a more powerful machine: ADONE, with 4 experimental zones and energy of beams being 1.5 GeV (center-of-mass energy 3 GeV). ADONE started operating in 1969 and was permanently turned off in 1993. ADONE’s experiments revolved around quantum electrodynamics (QED) tests, proton and neutron form factors, muon study and multihadron production. That last one in particular, more abundant than anticipated, represented an important validation of the quark model and the color hypothesis. In November 1974, within two days after the SLAC and BNL announcement, the LNF second generation experiments observed the J/ψ particle. In order to produce the J/ψ it was necessary to operate ADONE at about 100 MeV above its maximum nominal energy; that was the reason why the J/ψ hadn't been found before by LNF experiments. In 2002, in the same hall as ADONE, the latest machine, DAΦNE, entered in function. It had been designed to operate at Φ resonance, with incredibly intense beams, to search the CP violation in K neutral mesons (KLOE experiment). Many of the other DAΦNE experiments concerned the production of hypernuclei (FINUDA) and the study of kaonic atoms (DEAR, SIDDHARTA). Derived from the electron beam of the DAΦNE Linac, particle beams of different kinds – electrons, positrons, photons and neutrons – are available at the BTF (Beam Test Facility) laboratory. The users of this infrastructure are Italian and foreign researchers who come for testing and calibrating detectors for use in high-energy physics experiments. Recently the BTF has been upgraded with the construction of a second beam line: line number 1 is, from 2018, exclusively dedicated to the PADME experiment, to investigate dark matter, while for the test activities line number 2 has been realized. At the same time some of the LNF researchers took part in important foreign experiments: at CERN, in US laboratories (Fermilab, SLAC, Jefferson Lab), in Hamburg and recently even in Beijing and Japan. At the moment the LNF participation in the experiments ATLAS, CMS, ALICE, and LHCb at the CERN LHC collider is especially relevant. Also important has been the role of the LNF in the experiments at the Laboratories of Gran Sasso: in particular, the recent experiment OPERA, with the neutrino beam produced at CERN. At LNF, thanks to the presence of high technology support services, the experimental activity also takes on the design and development of detectors meant to be employed both at the local experiments and the external ones. An example for this is the cryogenic antenna Nautilus, devoted to the search for gravitational waves, involved in Albert Einstein’s general relativity theory. At the LNF a group of theoretical physicists is also operative. These researchers, in addition to leading independent research, offer guidance and expert advice to the experimental groups. The design, building and work on the various LNF accelerators entailed the birth and development of a large number of physicists, engineers and technicians skilled in the physics of accelerators. This is a very important and unique resource of the LNF. From that skillfulness stemmed important external realizations, such as CNAO (Centro Nazionale di Adroterapia Oncologica) in Pavia, and collaborations on future sector developments, such as CLIC at CERN. At the Laboratory new lines of research were also developed, in particular the test facility SPARC, which combines an electron beam of high brilliancy with high intensity, ultrafast laser pulses, devoted to research about plasma acceleration and Free Electron Laser (FEL). An important role in the LNF’s activities is played by the dissemination of science. Seminars, meetings, refresher courses for high school teachers and general public events take place regularly, as well as school visits and stages for students. Furthermore, the "Open Day" and the participation to "European Researchers' Night" are regular appointments. Around 2010, LNF was participating in the SuperB collaboration, which pursued a new 1.25 kilometre circumference underground particle accelerator SuperB to be built at the LNF site. The project was cancelled by the Italian government in 2012. Personnel The LNF staff counts more than 350 people, divided in: Research Division: it involves researchers, engineers and technicians who work on the experiments. It disposes of Mechanical, Electronic Computing and Outreach Services, together with support to the experiments. Accelerator Division: it relies upon engineers, researchers and technicians devoted to study and operate on the accelerators; it also involves the respective internal support services. Technical Division: it ensures the basic and logistic support to the LNF activities. Its activities include plant design, management of the electric station and storehouse, general services. The engineering workshop and mechanical design are also managed by this Division. Administration Service and Directorate Office: they deal with Management, Accounting and Human Resources. The current LNF Director is Dr. Pierluigi Campana. Besides the staff, the LNF also relies on host and associate personnel: students, doctoral candidates, as well as researchers from other Italian and international Institutions, who take part in the LNF activities. Directors Location and infrastructures The National Laboratory of Frascati is located about away from Rome, near the town of Frascati, in a 20 hectares area with wide green spaces. An auditorium able to host 300 visitors allows the LNF to host conferences of international interest. References External links Physics laboratories Research institutes in Italy Laboratories in Italy 1954 establishments in Italy
François Deslaugiers (3 December 1934 at Algiers – 18 December 2009 at Marseille) was a French architect. Education After leaving school, Deslaugiers undertook khâgne (second year studies) at the Paris schools Lycée Janson-de-Sailly and then Lycée Henri-IV. In 1952, he entered the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts, studying under Guy Lagneau, then from 1964 under Louis Arretche. He graduated in 1966. Career After graduating, Deslaughiers worked with his erstwhile teacher, Louis Arretche. He was president of the Association of Tours Labourdettes in the Canton of Marseille-Belsunce, where he lived. Works 1981: Nemours tax centre 1984–1989: Façades, lifts and pit of the Arche de la Défense (concept and execution on behalf of Johann Otto von Spreckelsen and Paul Andreu) 1991: Upper and lower stations of the Montmartre funicular 1994: Storage rooms of the Musée des arts et métiers, Saint-Denis 1994: New auditorium at Orléans 1994: Le Corbusier Viaduct at Lille 1994: Red entryway at Rennes 1996: Nanterre Palace of Justice 1998: Planning of the Museum of Asiatic Arts at Nice (in a building by Kenzo Tange) 2000: Planning of the chapel of the Musée des arts et métiers (rgenerated by Andrea Bruno) 2000: Entry route of Montmajour Abbey, near Arles (renovation by Rudy Ricciotti) 2002: Bridge at the Gare de Lille-Flandres References External links François Deslaugiers on archiguide.fr.fr 20th-century French architects 21st-century French architects 1934 births 2009 deaths Deaths from cancer in France People from Algiers Lycée Henri-IV alumni École des Beaux-Arts alumni
Lacey Arnold Eastburn (May 19, 1880 – October 31, 1957) was the tenth president of Arizona State College at Flagstaff, now Northern Arizona University, from 1947 to 1957. Early life Eastburn was born in South English, Iowa and raised on farms in Iowa and Missouri. He was only able to attend school for four or five months per year so he didn’t finish eighth grade until he was nineteen years old. He obtained a license to teach in Missouri but left for Arizona to try his luck as a miner. He would return to Missouri to oversee the sale of his father’s farm after his father suffered a stroke. While in Missouri he obtained his bachelor's degree from Southwest Missouri Teacher's College in three years before earning his master's degree from Drury University in 1917. With the start of World War I he joined the U.S. Army Air Service as a lieutenant. A tonsillectomy prevented him from being deployed to Europe. Professional life After the war, both he and his wife, Viola B. Cox Eastburn, were hired as teachers at Northern Arizona Normal School. While there he was the basketball coach for the 1920–21 season with a record of 16–9. In 1921, the couple was hired to teach at Phoenix Junior College. While they were there, Eastburn completed graduate work at the University of Arizona, the University of California at Berkeley, and Stanford University which led to a doctorate degree. Northern Arizona University In 1947, Eastburn became president of Arizona State College at Flagstaff [ASC]. Soon after, the North Central Association suspended ASC's accreditation based on deficiencies across many areas. Eastburn addressed the problems by building a library and recruiting better faculty members. He also set about a building program with the support of the state legislature and the Board of Regents. The next year North Central modified its ruling and then fully restore ASC’s accreditation in 1951. The restoration of accreditation led to national fraternities coming to campus. Sigma Pi was the first fraternity on campus and Eastburn was initiated into the organization at its local chapter’s chartering. In September 1957 he took a leave of absence on the advice of his doctor. He died the next month. After his death an education scholarship was named for him as was the College of Education Building. He was a member of the Kiwanis. Head coaching record Football References External links 1880 births 1957 deaths Heads of universities and colleges in the United States United States Army Air Service pilots of World War I Basketball coaches from Iowa Drury University alumni Missouri State University alumni Northern Arizona Lumberjacks football coaches Northern Arizona Lumberjacks men's basketball coaches Stanford University alumni University of Arizona alumni University of California, Berkeley alumni People from Keokuk County, Iowa United States Army officers Military personnel from Iowa 20th-century American academics
Road running is the sport of running on a measured course over an established road. This differs from track and field on a regular track and cross country running over natural terrain. These events are usually classified as long-distance according to athletics terminology, with races typically ranging from 5 kilometers to 42.2 kilometers in the marathon. They may involve large numbers of runners or wheelchair entrants. The four most common IAAF recognized distances for road running events are 5K runs, 10K runs, half marathons and marathons. Running on the road is an alternative surface to running on a trail, track, or treadmill. For many people looking to participate in running as an activity or sport, there are multiple opportunities that can be found on the road. Road running is one of several forms of road racing, which also includes road bicycle racing and motor vehicle road racing. Courses Racecourses are usually held on the streets of major cities and towns but can be on any road. The IAAF recognizes eleven common distances for road races that are eligible to be counted for records if they meet the eligibility criteria: , , , , , half marathon (21.0975 km or 13.1 mi), , , marathon (42.195 km or 26.2 mi), , and . The 24-hour run is also recognized. Of these, the 5K, 10K, 25K, 30K, half marathon, marathon, and 100K are distances that are recognized for world records. Some major events have unique distances. The Fifth Avenue Mile in New York City, United States is ; the "Round the Bays" run in Auckland, New Zealand is ; the Falmouth Road Race in Falmouth, Massachusetts is ; the Manchester Road Race in Manchester, Connecticut is ; "City to Surf" in Sydney, Australia is ; Honolulu's "Great Aloha Run" is ; the "King Island Imperial 20" is long; and the "Charleston Distance Run" in Charleston, West Virginia is . Participation Most road running events are open to the general public. Participants are of varying running ability. It is not unusual for large events to have thousands of participants. Men and women compete side by side, and professional runners run in the same events as the average runner. In more prestigious races this is less likely to happen as there will be separate heats for men and women and for professional and non-professional athletes. In certain athletic events, first time amateurs are welcome to participate in the same event as members of running clubs and even current world-class champions. This wide availability makes road racing extremely popular, and millions of people worldwide run thousands of races each year. In the U.S., 18.1 million people registered for recreational road races in 2018. While world record-holders can maintain paces of 4–5 minutes per mile (2.5 – 3 minutes per km), non-professional runners average around 10 min/mile (6 min/km). The majority of registrants run for personal reasons such as achievement and fitness rather than to compete, and many race courses accommodate this by staying open long enough for participants to jog or walk the distance. Timing In order to record times for participants in road races, the race organiser typically pays a timing company to take times electronically, using a technology called radio-frequency identification (RFID). RFID technology is placed in either a disposable race bib, a shoe chip that is tied to shoelaces, or an ankle bracelet. RFID timing mats are then placed at the finish line of the race; when the runner crosses the line their time will be automatically recorded. This technology has developed over time to be the most efficient form of recording multiple athlete times. Benefits Diversity Road running is recognizable for its diverse features. Anyone is welcome to participate in road running whether it be for recreational activity or for the purpose of competition. Running is an activity that attracts people from all over the world and for any age. For example, many road racing events recognize finishers in an age group system which acts as a way to reward younger or older athletes who may not be able to compete with runners in a prime age. Charity Road races are often community-wide events that highlight or raise money for an issue or project. In the US, Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure is held nationwide to raise breast cancer awareness. This race is also run in Germany, Italy and Puerto Rico. Similarly, Race for Life holds races throughout the UK to raise money for Cancer Research UK. First person "race reports" frequently appear on the Dead Runners Society electronic mailing list. Dublin, Ireland's Women's Mini-Marathon is said to be the largest all-female event of its kind in the world. Motivation to be active For many, competing in a local road race can be the motivation needed for individuals to pursue physical activity. In a study done by the bureau for labor statistics, road running ranked third in the most common form of sport and exercise activity for Americans. Physical benefit Running on the roads has a different effect on the muscles in the human body opposed to running on the treadmill. Treadmills are made to assist running form due to the way the belt pushes your legs back enhancing movement. Running on the road through various conditions such as hills will do more to strengthen glutes, hamstrings, quads, and smaller muscles in the legs. Additionally, running on the road can help improve bone density as your body breaks down from impact and then regenerates itself. Disadvantages Impact As with any type of running, there is a risk of natural wear and tear on the human body due to the different movements required to run. The difference with road running compared to other forms is that for long periods of time, a runner will continuously be landing on a harder surface, which can lead to various overuse injuries. In any given year, on average 65–80 percent of runners experience some type of injury. In order to decrease the risk of becoming injured from impact on the road, runners can change their shoes every 300–400 miles (500–650 km). This is important because high mileage shoes have poor shock absorption, and worn down treads which can cause pain. Danger One danger in road running, as opposed to running in any other location, is that vehicles drive by regularly at high speeds. In a study by the company Road ID, it was found that on average 122,000 runners are hit by vehicles and end up in hospital each year. This figure does not include runners who are hit but do not end up in hospital. Runners can take precautions to decrease this risk, including: wearing reflective gear, wearing bright colors, running only during daylight, wearing a headlight, and running on the side of the road opposite traffic. Costs At first running can seem like a very cheap activity that anyone can partake in. But there are some expenses. For one, replacing running shoes every 400–500 miles (650–800 km). Also, road race entry fees can be expensive because they have to cover the costs incurred by the race organizer. The entry fee for some big city marathons can be 150 to 300 dollars. Governing body and international organizations The international governing body for road racing is the IAAF. The IAAF aims to set the standards for competitions by ensuring that all participants are drug-free and that all equipment used is legal. The IAAF measures each race course to give it an IAAF certification rating. Once a race course is certified, the course can be counted for different records or rankings. National governing bodies which are affiliated to the IAAF are responsible for road races held in their country. Of the thousands of road races held each year, 238 races, including some premier ones, are members of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). Many race organizers (or the running clubs which conduct the races) are members of the Road Runners Club of America. In addition, the USA Track & Field plays a role in selecting representatives for certain international competitions under the Amateur Sports Act of 1978. Competitors from around the world participate in what are dubbed the "elite" races for cash prizes. Elite level road running series include the World Marathon Majors, the Great Run series, and IAAF Road Race Label Events. Main competitions Marathon and half marathon events World Marathon Cup World Half Marathon Championships European Marathon Cup European Half Marathon Cup Race-walking events World Race Walking Team Championships European Race Walking Cup See also Fell running Cross country running List of largest running events Orienteering Track running Trail running References External links Road Runners Club of America Association of Road Racing Statisticians Running USA Road Runners Club UK British Association of Road Races New York Road Runners 5k race directory Eastleigh Running Club Athletics by type Running by type Long-distance running
Ricardo Arredondo Calmache (23 October 1850 – 1911) was a Spanish painter who specialized in landscapes and costumbrista scenes; known for his meticulous attention to detail. Biography He was born in Cella. His father was a veteran of the First Carlist War. His uncle was a priest who later became a canon in Toledo. With his support, the family moved to Toledo when Arredondo was twelve years old. He refused to enter a military cadet school and took art lessons from Matías Moreno until he was able to enroll at the "Escuela Especial de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado de Madrid", where he studied with Carlos de Haes. He then travelled to Paris, where he associated with the circle of Ernest Meissonier and was exposed to the influence of the Barbizon school. Upon returning to Spain, he participated in the National Exhibition of Fine Arts and would continue to be a regular participant for the next two decades. He also travelled throughout Spain, creating drawings for a major publishing project that never came to fruition. Upon the death of his uncle, who had become Chaplain to the King, he inherited a small fortune. He used the money to buy and refurbish a dilapidated mansion. Gregorio Marañón described him as a man who rarely sold any paintings, but enjoyed regaling his friends; notably the writer Benito Pérez Galdós, for whom he served as a sort of "cicerone". He also served as a municipal councillor and was a member of the Monument Commission, where he oversaw restoration of the Puerta de Bisagra Nueva. This brought him a corresponding membership in the Real Academia de Bellas Artes. His numerous cityscapes and landscapes around the Tagus River earned him the title "Pintor de Toledo". He died in Madrid. References Further reading Arredondo, pintor de Toledo, exhibition catalog, Museum of Santa Cruz, Caja Castilla-La Mancha, 2002. External links ArtNet: More works by Arredondo. 1850 births 1911 deaths 19th-century Spanish painters 19th-century Spanish male artists Spanish male painters 20th-century Spanish painters 20th-century Spanish male artists Spanish landscape painters Spanish genre painters People from Toledo, Spain
Lullabies of Birdland is a 1955 studio album by Ella Fitzgerald, issued on the Decca Records label. The album features tracks recorded during the late 1940s and early 1950s, that had been previously issued on 78rpm single. MCA Records re-issued the complete album on CD, in 1998, together with the 1955 album Sweet and Hot. Track listing Side one: "Lullaby of Birdland" (George Shearing, George David Weiss) – 2:51 "Rough Ridin'" (Ella Fitzgerald, Hank Jones, Bill Tennyson) – 3:14 "Angel Eyes" (Earl Brent, Matt Dennis) – 2:54 "Smooth Sailing" (Arnett Cobb) – 3:06 "Oh, Lady Be Good!" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 3:08 "Later" (Tiny Bradshaw, Henry Glover) – 2:32 Side two: "Ella Hums the Blues (From Pete Kelly's Blues)" (Fitzgerald) – 5:13 "How High the Moon" (Nancy Hamilton, Morgan Lewis) – 3:15 "Basin Street Blues" (Spencer Williams) – 3:07 "Air Mail Special" (Charlie Christian, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Mundy) – 3:02 "Flying Home" (Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Sid Robin) – 2:27 Personnel Ella Fitzgerald - vocals Sy Oliver and His Orchestra - Tracks 1,3,6,9. (Recorded 1949, 1952, and 1954) Ray Brown and His Trio (plus Bill Doggett on organ) - Tracks 2 and 10. (Recorded 1952) Hank Jones and His Quartet (plus Bill Doggett on organ) - Track 4. (Recorded 1951) Bob Haggart and His Orchestra - Track 5. (Recorded 1947) Don Abney (piano), Joe Mondragon (bass), Larry Bunker (drums) - Track 7. (Recorded 1955) Unknown orchestra, but including Leonard Graham AKA Idrees Sulieman (trumpet), and Ray Brown (bass) - Track 8. (Recorded 1947) Vic Schoen and His Orchestra - Track 11. (Recorded 1945) References 1956 albums Ella Fitzgerald albums Decca Records albums
Bill Koch may refer to: Bill Koch (businessman) (born 1940), American businessman and yachtsman who won 1992 America's Cup Bill Koch (skier) (born 1955), American cross-country skier Bill Koch (American football), football coach See also Billy Koch (born 1974), American baseball player
Chengguan () is a town and the county seat of Mengcheng County, northwestern Anhui province, East China. External links Chengguan Government Township-level divisions of Anhui
NMS Rândunica was the first torpedo boat of the Romanian Navy. A small British-built spar torpedo boat, she was commissioned in 1875 and fought during the Romanian War of Independence and during World War I. Construction and specifications Rândunica was built by Yarrow and Company in the United Kingdom, and was commissioned two years before the start of the Romanian War of Independence. During the war, she was armed with a single spar torpedo. In 1900, she was rebuilt at the Galați shipyard in Romania, having the following specifications: displacement of 10 tons, length of 14 meters, beam of 2.40 meters, draught of 1 meter, top speed of 8 knots and crew of 5. Service Romanian War of Independence In 1877, during the Romanian War of Independence, according to a Russian-Romanian treaty signed in April that year, Rândunica served under joint Romanian-Russian command. She was also known as Tsarevich by the Russians. Her crew consisted of a Russian Lieutenant, Dubasov, three Romanians: Major Murgescu (the official liaison officer with the Russian headquarters), engine mechanic Vasile Belea, navigator Gheorghe Constantinescu and another 10 sailors. The attack of Rândunica took place during the night of 25–26 May 1877, near Măcin. As she was approaching the Ottoman monitor Seyfi, the latter fired three rounds at her without any effect. Before she could fire the fourth round, Rândunica'''s spar struck her between the midships and the stern. A powerful explosion followed, with debris from the Ottoman warship raising up to 40 meters in the air. The half-sunk monitor then re-opened fire, but was struck once again by another torpedo boat, with the same devastating effects. The crew of Seyfi subsequently fired their rifles at Rândunica, as the latter was retreating and their monitor was sinking. Following this action, Ottoman warships throughout the remainder of the war would always retreat upon sighting spar torpedo boats. The Russian Lieutenants Dubasov and Shestakov were decorated with the Order of St. George, while Major Murgescu was decorated with the Order of Saint Vladimir as well as the Order of the Star of Romania. Rândunica was returned to full Romanian control in 1878, after the Russian ground forces had finished crossing the Danube.Cristian Crăciunoiu, Romanian navy torpedo boats, Modelism, 2003, pp. 13-18 The Ottoman monitor Seyfi was a 400-ton ironclad warship, with a maximum armor thickness of 76 mm and armed with two 120 mm guns. World War IRândunica was modernized in 1900 at the Galați shipyard, most notably being fitted with a superstructure for better crew living conditions. On 27 August 1916, just after Romania declared war on Austria-Hungary, Rândunica'' attacked the Austro-Hungarian Danube Flotilla stationed in the Bulgarian port of Ruse. Commanded by Captain Aurel Negulescu, she was fitted with two torpedoes in wooden tubes. In the evening of 27 August, she launched her two torpedoes at one of the Austro-Hungarian monitors, but only one barge loaded with fuel was struck, which exploded and sank. The Austro-Hungarian warships subsequently retreated 130 km West along the Danube, stopping at Belene and taking extensive defensive measures. She was decommissioned in 1925, later benefitting from three more reconstructions, one in 1928, one in 1951 and one in 1972. She was cut up in Tulcea, after an attempt to be brought to the Romanian Navy Museum in 1984. References 1875 ships World War I naval ships of Romania Ships built in Poplar Torpedo boats of the Romanian Naval Forces Torpedo boats of the United Kingdom
Joseph Ferdinand may refer to: Joseph Ferdinand of Bavaria (1692–1699) Archduke Joseph Ferdinand of Austria (1872–1942) Joseph Ferdinand Damberger (1795–1859), historian of the Catholic Church Joseph F. Wingate (1786–?), American politician Masculine given names
Heinrich Bartels (13 July 1918 – 23 December 1944) was an Austrian-born German fighter pilot in the Luftwaffe and fought during World War II. Bartels was credited with 99 victories, making him a fighter ace. A fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat. Born in Austria in 1918 and working as a baker to his late teenage years Bartels joined the Luftwaffe after Germany's union with Austria in 1938. Bartels completed his training as a pilot in 1941. He was assigned to Jagdgeschwader 26 "Schlageter" (JG 26—26th Fighter Wing) on the Channel Front which was tasked with intercepting Royal Air Force (RAF) incursions over occupied France and Belgium. He achieved his first aerial victory in August 1941. Bartels was transferred to Jagdgeschwader 5 (JG 5—5th Fighter Wing) on the Eastern Front where he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for 46 aerial victories. In 1943 Bartels moved to Jagdgeschwader 27 "Afrika" (JG 27—27th Fighter Wing) to serve in the Mediterranean and Balkans theatres and by the years end had 73 victories. In 1944 he returned to the Western Front and fought Normandy Campaign in June to August 1944. Bartel's personal tally rose to 96 and he was nominated for the Oak Leaves of the Knight's Cross. On 23 December 1944, while supporting German forces in the Battle of the Bulge Bartels was shot down by United States Army Air Force (USAAF) P-47 Thunderbolts belonging to the US 56th Fighter Group after achieving his 99th aerial victory and he was posted missing in action. On 26 January 1968, 23 years later, Bartel's fighter and remains were found near Bad Godesberg, Germany. Career Bartels was born on 13 July 1918 in Linz, Austria. Prior to his military service, Bartels was working as a butcher. During his combat career, he frequently had his wife's name Marga painted on his aircraft. World War II in Europe had begun on Friday 1 September 1939 when German forces invaded Poland. Following completion of flight and fighter pilot training, Bartels joined the Ergänzungsgruppe of Jagdgeschwader 26 "Schlageter" (JG 26—26th Fighter Wing) in the summer of 1941. The Ergänzungsgruppe of JG 26, a supplementary training group, was formed on 22 June 1941 in Wevelgem under the command of Hauptmann Fritz Fromme. The Gruppe was made up of two Staffeln (squadrons): The first squadron was the operational squadron and designated 1. (Einsatzstaffel) or 1. Erg./JG 26, while the second squadron was the training squadron referred to as 2. (Schulstaffel) or 2. Erg./JG 26. Serving with the 1. Erg./JG 26, Bartels claimed his first aerial victory on 19 August, a Royal Air Force (RAF) Supermarine Spitfire shot down at the English Channel. On 27 August, he was credited with another Spitfire shot down. On 1 February 1942, 1. Erg./JG 26 was renamed and became the 11. Staffel of Jagdgeschwader 1 (JG 1—1st Fighter Wing) under the command of Oberleutnant Hermann Segatz. The unit then participated in Operation Donnerkeil. The objective of this operation was to give the German battleships and and the heavy cruiser fighter protection in the breakout from Brest to Germany. The Channel Dash operation (11–13 February 1942) by the Kriegsmarine was codenamed Operation Cerberus by the Germans. In support of this, the Luftwaffe, formulated an air superiority plan dubbed Operation Donnerkeil for the protection of the three German capital ships. Following the German ships, 11. Staffel arrived in Jever Air Field on 14 February and in Trondheim-Lade on 6 March. There, on 21 March, the squadron was re-designated 8. Staffel of Jagdgeschwader 5 (JG 5—5th Fighter Wing). War on the Arctic Front On 20 April, 8. Staffel moved to an airfield at Petsamo, present-day Pechenga in Murmansk Oblast, Russia. On 26 April, the Staffel escorted Junkers Ju 87 dive bombers to Murmansk. The flight was intercepted by Hawker Hurricane fighters from 2 GvSAP (Gvardeyskiy Smeshannyy Aviatsionnyy Polk—Guards Composite Aviation Regiment). In this encounter, Bartels claimed one of the Hurricanes shot down, his first on the Arctic Front. JG 5 flew numerous fighter escort missions on 10 May resulting in aerial combat with the Soviet Air Forces (VVS). The VVS lost eight aircraft plus further two were severely damaged that day, including a Hurricane fighter shot down by Bartels. On 14 May between 17:55 and 19:03, eighteen German fighters flew on a Ju 87 escort mission to Murmansk. They encountered twenty-six Hurricanes, eleven Curtiss P-40 Warhawk and six Polikarpov I-16 fighters. Soviet reports indicate that one Hurricane and one P-40 was effectively lost with a I-16 and a further P-40 damaged. German pilots had claimed five aerial victories, including a I-16 by Bartels. The following day, in combat over the Liza Bight, Bartels shot down a Hurricane fighter. On 17 May, he increased his number of aerial victors to seven when he again claimed a Hurricane fighter shot down. On 29 July, on a Ju 87 dive bomber escort mission to Murmansk and Murmashi, Bartels claimed two Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3 fighters shot down north of Murmansk. According to Soviet records, no aircraft of that type were lost in that area that day. On 10 August, 8. Staffel had combat with 20 Hurricane fighters near Ura-Guba during the course of which Bartels claimed three Hurricanes shot down. Bartels became an "ace-in-a-day" on 22 September. He claimed six aerial victories on two separate combat missions, including four Hurricanes and two MiG-3 fighters in the vicinity of Murmashi. Following his 40th aerial victory, he received the German Cross in Gold () on 20 October. Bartels shot down three MiG-3 fighters during the third mission on 29 October, a fighter escort mission for Ju 87 dive bombers. On 5 November, 8. Staffel flew a combat air patrol to Murmansk. During the course of this mission, Bartels claimed the destruction of a Lavochkin-Gorbunov-Gudkov LaGG-3 fighter. He received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross () after 46 aerial victories on 13 November 1942. That day, Leutnant Theodor Weissenberger from 6. Staffel of JG 5 was also awarded the Knight's Cross. The presentation was made by Generalmajor Alexander Holle on 30 November at Petsamo. In early 1943, Bartels was transferred due to disciplinary reasons. According to Walter Schuck, the events leading to this disciplinary measure were made under the influence of large quantities of alcohol. Bartels, Schuck, and Kurt Dylewski had consumed three bottles of cognac. The intoxicated Bartels then attempted to drive a truck, was caught in the act by a fellow soldier who hit Bartels in the face. Bartels pursued the soldier only to get into a fight with another soldier. The events pinnacled when Bartels made a donkey empty its bladder into the company sergeant major's bed. Greece and the Balkans From August 1943, Bartels served with 11. Staffel of Jagdgeschwader 27 "Afrika" (JG 27—27th Fighter Wing). This Staffel was subordinated to the newly created IV. Gruppe of JG 27. The Gruppe had been formed in May 1943 at the Kalamaki Airfield in Athens, Greece under the command of Hauptmann Rudolf Sinner. 11. Staffel was commanded by Oberleutnant Alfred Buk. On 17 July, IV. Gruppe moved to Tanagra Airfield. Bartels claimed his first aerial victories with JG 27 on 1 October. Flying from Gadurrà Airfield on Rhodes, he claimed two Douglas A-20 Havoc bombers, also known as Bostons, near of Kos. In early October, the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) flew many missions in support of British forces fighting in the Dodecanese campaign. On 5 October, IV. Gruppe intercepted a flight of Consolidated B-24 Liberator bombers over the northern Attica. In this encounter, Bartels claimed the destruction of two B-24 bombers. Three days later, 105 USAAF aircraft attacked German airfields in Greece. IV. Gruppe encountered the escort fighters and shot down three Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighters, all of them credited to Bartels. On 18 October, IV. Gruppe command was passed on to Hauptmann Joachim Kirschner after the former commander Sinner had been transferred on 13 September. In the intermediate period, two officers had led the Gruppe, Oberleutnant Dietrich Boesler, who was killed on 10 October, and by Burk, the commander of 11. Staffel. Bartels claimed a Supermarine Spitfire shot down on 23 October. Two days later, IV. Gruppe claimed seven aerial victories without loss. Between Stari Bar and Cape of Rodon the Gruppe engaged in combat with P-38 fighters of which Bartels shot down four of the USAAF fighters. On 31 October, 11. Staffel lost its Staffelkapitän (squadron leader) Burk who was shot down over sea near Cape of Rodon. In this encounter, Bartels shot down two P-38 fighters. Command of 11. Staffel was then briefly led by Leutnant Wolfgang Hohls until he was killed in action on 10 December. The Staffel was then led by Leutnant Rolf Heissner until 17 December when he was also killed. The next Staffelkapitän was then Leutnant Paul Becker. On 17. December, the Gruppenkommandeur (group commander) Kirschner was also shot down in combat and later killed. He was replaced by Hauptmann Otto Meyer. Bartels claimed his 70th aerial victory on 15 November 1943. That day, he shot down four P-38 fighters southeast of Kalamaki. At the time, he was assigned Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6/R6 (Werknummer 27 169—factory number) "Red 13" bearing the name of his wife Marga. Two days later, he was credited with two North American B-25 Mitchell bombers and a P-38 fighter following an USAAF attack on the Kalamaki Airfield. These were his last claims in the Mediterranean theater. On 27 January 1944, IV. Gruppe began relocating to Graz Airfield, at first the ground personnel followed by the flying elements on 16 March. During its ten-month tenure since its creation in May 1943, IV. Gruppe pilots had claimed 88 aerial victories, including 24 by Bartels alone. During this period, the Gruppe lost 27 pilots plus further seven were severely wounded and one was taken prisoner of war. Defense of the Reich Based in Graz, IV. Gruppe, along with the Stab (headquarters unit), I. and III. Gruppe of JG 27, then fought in Defense of the Reich (Reichsverteidigung), defending southern Germany and Austria. IV. Gruppe became the Höhengruppe, the high-altitude group responsible for fighting off the escort fighters. Bartels claimed his first aerial victory in this theater on 11 April when he shot down a P-38 fighter northwest of Graz. On 23 April, Bartels shot down three Spitfire fighters in combat near Celje, approximately halfway between Maribor and Ljubljana, in Slovenia. The following day, the USAAF Eighth Air Force targeted German airfields in southern Germany as well as the aircraft factories in Oberpfaffenhofen. The attack on Landsberg Airfield and Oberpfaffenhofen was headed by 281 bombers of the 1st Bombardment Division escorted by North American P-51 Mustang long-range fighter aircraft. IV. Gruppe intercepted this flight east of Munich. In this aerial battle, Bartels claimed three P-51 fighters shot down. On 28 April, Bartels shot down two P-51 fighters northeast of Ljubljana. The Eighth Air Force targeted Berlin on 19 May. Near Zerbst, IV. Gruppe encountered a formation of B-24 bombers escorted by escort fighters. The Gruppe was unable to break the escort screen and attack the bombers. In this battle, Bartels shot down three of the escort fighters. On 6 June, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord, the invasion of German-occupied Western Europe in Normandy, France. IV. Gruppe was immediately ordered to relocate to Champfleury-la-Perthe, an airfield approximately south of Reims. Bartels claimed his first aerial victories on the invasion front on 14 June. That day, IV. Gruppe encountered USAAF fighters in the vicinity of Argentan. In quick succession, he shot down three Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighters, followed by a fourth P-47 on the return flight. Three days later, he claimed two further P-47 fighters shot down west of Dives-sur-Mer. On 22 June, Bartels shot down a Spitfire fighter and a P-51 fighter southwest of Caen. Two days later, he was credited with the destruction of two further P-51 fighters near Flers. He claimed his eleventh and last aerial victory on the invasion front on 25 June, a P-38 fighter shot down southeast of Blois. For these achievements, he was nominated for Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves (). On 16 August, IV. Gruppe was withdrawn from the invasion front and ordered to Hustedt, north of Celle. During its eight weeks of combat on the invasion front, the Gruppe was nearly annihilated and lost 25 pilots either killed or missing in action with further 15 pilots severely wounded. In total, 98 aircraft were destroyed, 71 due to combat and 27 in flying accidents. Pilots of IV. Gruppe claimed 60 aerial victories, including eleven by Bartels, making him the most successful pilot of the unit. As part of the group expansion from three Staffeln per Gruppe to four Staffeln per Gruppe, Bartels' 11. Staffel was re-designated and became the 15. Staffel of JG 27. In mid-November, the Gruppe was reequipped with the Bf 109 G-10 fighter aircraft. Bartels claimed the destruction of a P-51 fighter on 8 December. Ten days later, he again shot down a P-51 in the combat area near Cologne. On 23 December 1944, Bartels took off for his last and fatal mission. After he shot down a P-47, he was most likely shot down himself by P-47 fighters of the USAAF 56th Fighter Group. His victor may have been Colonel David C. Schilling who claimed five aerial victories that day. Some 24 years later, on 26 January 1968, Bartels' Bf 109 G-10 (Werknummer 130 359) "Yellow 13" was found near Castle Gudenau in Villip, close to Bad Godesberg. In its cockpit was Bartels' remains and his intact parachute, which is currently on display at the Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin. His last rank was Oberfeldwebel (technical sergeant). Summary of career Aerial victory claims According to Obermaier, Bartels was credited with 99 aerial victories claimed in approximately 500 combat missions. This figure includes 47 aerial victories on the Eastern Front and 52 over the Western Allies, including two four-engined bombers. Mathews and Foreman, authors of Luftwaffe Aces — Biographies and Victory Claims, researched the German Federal Archives and found records for 94 aerial victory claims, plus five further unconfirmed claims. This figure includes 47 aerial victories on the Eastern Front and another 47 on the Western Front, including two four-engined bombers. Victory claims were logged to a map-reference (PQ = Planquadrat), for example "PQ 36 Ost 2920". The Luftwaffe grid map () covered all of Europe, western Russia and North Africa and was composed of rectangles measuring 15 minutes of latitude by 30 minutes of longitude, an area of about . These sectors were then subdivided into 36 smaller units to give a location area in size. Awards Honour Goblet of the Luftwaffe (Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe) on 5 October 1942 as Unteroffizier and pilot German Cross in Gold on 20 October 1942 as Unteroffizier in the 8./Jagdgeschwader 5 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 November 1942 as Unteroffizier and pilot in the 8./Jagdgeschwader 5 See also List of solved missing person cases Notes References Citations Bibliography 1918 births 1940s missing person cases 1944 deaths Aerial disappearances of military personnel in action Luftwaffe personnel killed in World War II Aviators killed by being shot down Formerly missing people German World War II flying aces Military personnel from Linz Missing in action of World War II Recipients of the Gold German Cross Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
```python """Kernel Principal Components Analysis""" # Author: Mathieu Blondel <mathieu@mblondel.org> import numpy as np from scipy import linalg from scipy.sparse.linalg import eigsh from ..utils import check_random_state from ..utils.validation import check_is_fitted, check_array from ..exceptions import NotFittedError from ..base import BaseEstimator, TransformerMixin from ..preprocessing import KernelCenterer from ..metrics.pairwise import pairwise_kernels class KernelPCA(BaseEstimator, TransformerMixin): """Kernel Principal component analysis (KPCA) Non-linear dimensionality reduction through the use of kernels (see :ref:`metrics`). Read more in the :ref:`User Guide <kernel_PCA>`. Parameters ---------- n_components : int, default=None Number of components. If None, all non-zero components are kept. kernel : "linear" \| "poly" \| "rbf" \| "sigmoid" \| "cosine" \| "precomputed" Kernel. Default="linear". gamma : float, default=1/n_features Kernel coefficient for rbf, poly and sigmoid kernels. Ignored by other kernels. degree : int, default=3 Degree for poly kernels. Ignored by other kernels. coef0 : float, default=1 Independent term in poly and sigmoid kernels. Ignored by other kernels. kernel_params : mapping of string to any, default=None Parameters (keyword arguments) and values for kernel passed as callable object. Ignored by other kernels. alpha : int, default=1.0 Hyperparameter of the ridge regression that learns the inverse transform (when fit_inverse_transform=True). fit_inverse_transform : bool, default=False Learn the inverse transform for non-precomputed kernels. (i.e. learn to find the pre-image of a point) eigen_solver : string ['auto'\|'dense'\|'arpack'], default='auto' Select eigensolver to use. If n_components is much less than the number of training samples, arpack may be more efficient than the dense eigensolver. tol : float, default=0 Convergence tolerance for arpack. If 0, optimal value will be chosen by arpack. max_iter : int, default=None Maximum number of iterations for arpack. If None, optimal value will be chosen by arpack. remove_zero_eig : boolean, default=False If True, then all components with zero eigenvalues are removed, so that the number of components in the output may be < n_components (and sometimes even zero due to numerical instability). When n_components is None, this parameter is ignored and components with zero eigenvalues are removed regardless. random_state : int, RandomState instance or None, optional (default=None) If int, random_state is the seed used by the random number generator; If RandomState instance, random_state is the random number generator; If None, the random number generator is the RandomState instance used by `np.random`. Used when ``eigen_solver`` == 'arpack'. .. versionadded:: 0.18 copy_X : boolean, default=True If True, input X is copied and stored by the model in the `X_fit_` attribute. If no further changes will be done to X, setting `copy_X=False` saves memory by storing a reference. .. versionadded:: 0.18 n_jobs : int, default=1 The number of parallel jobs to run. If `-1`, then the number of jobs is set to the number of CPU cores. .. versionadded:: 0.18 Attributes ---------- lambdas_ : array, (n_components,) Eigenvalues of the centered kernel matrix in decreasing order. If `n_components` and `remove_zero_eig` are not set, then all values are stored. alphas_ : array, (n_samples, n_components) Eigenvectors of the centered kernel matrix. If `n_components` and `remove_zero_eig` are not set, then all components are stored. dual_coef_ : array, (n_samples, n_features) Inverse transform matrix. Set if `fit_inverse_transform` is True. X_transformed_fit_ : array, (n_samples, n_components) Projection of the fitted data on the kernel principal components. X_fit_ : (n_samples, n_features) The data used to fit the model. If `copy_X=False`, then `X_fit_` is a reference. This attribute is used for the calls to transform. References ---------- Kernel PCA was introduced in: Bernhard Schoelkopf, Alexander J. Smola, and Klaus-Robert Mueller. 1999. Kernel principal component analysis. In Advances in kernel methods, MIT Press, Cambridge, MA, USA 327-352. """ def __init__(self, n_components=None, kernel="linear", gamma=None, degree=3, coef0=1, kernel_params=None, alpha=1.0, fit_inverse_transform=False, eigen_solver='auto', tol=0, max_iter=None, remove_zero_eig=False, random_state=None, copy_X=True, n_jobs=1): if fit_inverse_transform and kernel == 'precomputed': raise ValueError( "Cannot fit_inverse_transform with a precomputed kernel.") self.n_components = n_components self.kernel = kernel self.kernel_params = kernel_params self.gamma = gamma self.degree = degree self.coef0 = coef0 self.alpha = alpha self.fit_inverse_transform = fit_inverse_transform self.eigen_solver = eigen_solver self.remove_zero_eig = remove_zero_eig self.tol = tol self.max_iter = max_iter self._centerer = KernelCenterer() self.random_state = random_state self.n_jobs = n_jobs self.copy_X = copy_X @property def _pairwise(self): return self.kernel == "precomputed" def _get_kernel(self, X, Y=None): if callable(self.kernel): params = self.kernel_params or {} else: params = {"gamma": self.gamma, "degree": self.degree, "coef0": self.coef0} return pairwise_kernels(X, Y, metric=self.kernel, filter_params=True, n_jobs=self.n_jobs, params) def _fit_transform(self, K): """ Fit's using kernel K""" # center kernel K = self._centerer.fit_transform(K) if self.n_components is None: n_components = K.shape[0] else: n_components = min(K.shape[0], self.n_components) # compute eigenvectors if self.eigen_solver == 'auto': if K.shape[0] > 200 and n_components < 10: eigen_solver = 'arpack' else: eigen_solver = 'dense' else: eigen_solver = self.eigen_solver if eigen_solver == 'dense': self.lambdas_, self.alphas_ = linalg.eigh( K, eigvals=(K.shape[0] - n_components, K.shape[0] - 1)) elif eigen_solver == 'arpack': random_state = check_random_state(self.random_state) # initialize with [-1,1] as in ARPACK v0 = random_state.uniform(-1, 1, K.shape[0]) self.lambdas_, self.alphas_ = eigsh(K, n_components, which="LA", tol=self.tol, maxiter=self.max_iter, v0=v0) # sort eigenvectors in descending order indices = self.lambdas_.argsort()[::-1] self.lambdas_ = self.lambdas_[indices] self.alphas_ = self.alphas_[:, indices] # remove eigenvectors with a zero eigenvalue if self.remove_zero_eig or self.n_components is None: self.alphas_ = self.alphas_[:, self.lambdas_ > 0] self.lambdas_ = self.lambdas_[self.lambdas_ > 0] return K def _fit_inverse_transform(self, X_transformed, X): if hasattr(X, "tocsr"): raise NotImplementedError("Inverse transform not implemented for " "sparse matrices!") n_samples = X_transformed.shape[0] K = self._get_kernel(X_transformed) K.flat[::n_samples + 1] += self.alpha self.dual_coef_ = linalg.solve(K, X, sym_pos=True, overwrite_a=True) self.X_transformed_fit_ = X_transformed def fit(self, X, y=None): """Fit the model from data in X. Parameters ---------- X : array-like, shape (n_samples, n_features) Training vector, where n_samples in the number of samples and n_features is the number of features. Returns ------- self : object Returns the instance itself. """ X = check_array(X, accept_sparse='csr', copy=self.copy_X) K = self._get_kernel(X) self._fit_transform(K) if self.fit_inverse_transform: sqrt_lambdas = np.diag(np.sqrt(self.lambdas_)) X_transformed = np.dot(self.alphas_, sqrt_lambdas) self._fit_inverse_transform(X_transformed, X) self.X_fit_ = X return self def fit_transform(self, X, y=None, params): """Fit the model from data in X and transform X. Parameters ---------- X : array-like, shape (n_samples, n_features) Training vector, where n_samples in the number of samples and n_features is the number of features. Returns ------- X_new : array-like, shape (n_samples, n_components) """ self.fit(X, *params) X_transformed = self.alphas_ np.sqrt(self.lambdas_) if self.fit_inverse_transform: self._fit_inverse_transform(X_transformed, X) return X_transformed def transform(self, X): """Transform X. Parameters ---------- X : array-like, shape (n_samples, n_features) Returns ------- X_new : array-like, shape (n_samples, n_components) """ check_is_fitted(self, 'X_fit_') K = self._centerer.transform(self._get_kernel(X, self.X_fit_)) return np.dot(K, self.alphas_ / np.sqrt(self.lambdas_)) def inverse_transform(self, X): """Transform X back to original space. Parameters ---------- X : array-like, shape (n_samples, n_components) Returns ------- X_new : array-like, shape (n_samples, n_features) References ---------- "Learning to Find Pre-Images", G BakIr et al, 2004. """ if not self.fit_inverse_transform: raise NotFittedError("The fit_inverse_transform parameter was not" " set to True when instantiating and hence " "the inverse transform is not available.") K = self._get_kernel(X, self.X_transformed_fit_) return np.dot(K, self.dual_coef_) ```
Vestlandske Luftfartsselskap A/S, trading internationally as West Norway Airlines, was an airline based in Bergen, Norway, which operated from 1946 to 1957. The company operated almost entirely a fleet of seaplanes out of its base at Bergen Airport, Sandviken. From 1951 it operated scheduled services along the West Coast as summer-only services. The airline started off as a general aviation operator, mostly operating Republic RC-3 Seabees. The airline took over the Bergen to Trondheim route in 1951, at which time it also bought two Short Sealands. The route and intermediate stops in Ålesund, Molde and Kristiansund. The following year the airline also started flying from Stavanger via Haugesund to Bergen. Bergen Airport, Flesland opened in 1955, displacing the need for seaplanes on some of the routes. However, the airline flew the Bergen to Stavanger route with a wheeled de Havilland Heron. The Haugesund service closed in 1956 and the northern route closed the following year in anticipation of the opening of Ålesund Airport, Vigra. History The airline was established in Bergen in 1946. The first aircraft were operational in 1948, consisting of three three-passenger Republic RC-3 Seabees and a one-passenger Luscombe 8A Silvaire. The airline was initially engaged in various general aviation activities. An important task was air ambulance services. However, the airline never signed a fixed contract with the health authorities and had to get every trip refunded on a case for case basis form the National Insurance Administration. The West Coast of Norway had only one land airport during until 1955, Stavanger Airport, Sola. Flights along the coast and to the capital were therefore limited to seaplanes. Norwegian Air Lines resumed its pre–Second World War route from Stavanger via Haugesund Airport, Storesundsskjær to Bergen Airport, Hjellestad in 1946, using Junkers Ju 52 seaplanes. From 1948 they extended the service north from Bergen, calling at Ålesund Airport, Sørneset; Kristiansund and Trondheim Airport, Værnes. The airline pulled out of these routes after the 1949 summer season. Air ambulance services were carried out between 1947 and 1957, mostly using the Seabees. The busiest period was in 1952 to 1954, when there broke out a polio epidemic and patients needed to be flown to Bergen for isolation and treatment at Haukeland Hospital. West Norway Airlines took over the Bergen to Trondheim route, which commenced on 14 May 1951. They kept using the former aerodromes, although the re-established Trondheim Airport, Jonsvatnet as a reserve airport for Trondheim. For the 1951 season only, West Norway Airlines operated out of Bergen Airport, Hjellestad. However, after SAS pulled out of the airport after that season, West Norway Airlines chose to retreat back to Sandviken. The Seabees soon proved to be too small and instead bought an eight-passenger Short Sealands were bought. Widerøe took over the southern portion, but was not able to make money on it and terminated operations after the first summer. West Norway Airlines therefore took over also this segment from 1952. For this a second Sealand was delivered. With the opening of Bergen Airport, Flesland in 1955, West Norway Airlines commenced a service from Bergen to Stavanger. They bought a land Norsk Flyindustri Finnmark 5A in 1955 for this use, with a capacity for three passengers. It soon proved too small and the following season the airline acquired a new de Havilland Heron aircraft. The airline was involved in the attempts to establish a regional airport in Florø. Plans were launched in the mid-1950s that an runway be built which would allow West Norway Airlines to connect to Bergen with a Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer. The government approved the plans in 1956 and construction of a runway commenced later that year. However, the authorities deemed the Twin Pioneer unsuitable for winter operations and both these plans and the airport construction fell flat. Similar plans were launched in Ålesund. Initially Aukra Airport, Gossen was selected as Møre og Romsdal's central airport, but West Norway Airlines instead proposed building a short runway on the island of Vigra and operate to it using the Twin Pioneer. Although West Norway Airlines would never receive concessions to operate land planes from Ålesund, the site was ultimately selected for Ålesund Airport, Vigra, when opened in 1958. The route to Haguesund continued until 29 September 1956. From then the local authorities stated that they would rather than the subsidies be used to build a land airport than retain sea services. Braathens SAFE was selected as the operator of the coastal routes from Ålesund instead of West Norway Airlines. Following the icing incident leading to the crash of Braathens SAFE Flight 253 in 1956, the aviation authorities banned winter operations of the Herons. Thus newer aircraft were needed. Braathens SAFE offered to cross-subsidize the coastal route Bergen–Ålesund–Trondheim in exchange for receiving a monopoly on the profitable Oslo route. Left without concessions, the airline filed for bankruptcy at the end of the 1957 season. Destinations The following is a list of scheduled destination served by West Norway Airlines. Fleet The following aircraft were operated by West Norway Airlines: References Bibliography Defunct airlines of Norway Air ambulance services in Norway Companies based in Bergen Airlines established in 1946 Airlines disestablished in 1957 Norwegian companies established in 1946 1957 disestablishments in Norway Defunct seaplane operators
Ferenc Monostori (b. 26 January 1909 - d. 2008) was a Hungarian ice hockey player. He played for the Hungarian national team at the 1936 Winter Olympics. References External links 1909 births 2008 deaths Hungarian ice hockey goaltenders Ice hockey players at the 1936 Winter Olympics Olympic ice hockey players for Hungary Place of death missing
Three regiments of the British Army have been numbered the 107th Regiment of Foot: 107th Regiment of Foot (Queen's Own Royal Regiment of British Volunteers), raised in 1761 107th Regiment of Foot, raised in 1794 107th (Bengal Infantry) Regiment of Foot, raised by the East India Company and placed on the British establishment as the 107th Foot in 1862
Madness for Love () is a 1948 Spanish historical drama film directed by Juan de Orduña. The movie is based on the play The Madness of Love written in 1855 by Manuel Tamayo y Baus around the figure of Queen Joanna of Castile; who attracted authors, composers, and artists of the romanticist movement, due to her characteristics of unrequited love, obsessive jealousy, and undying fidelity. The film is also known as The Mad Queen. It was made by CIFESA, Spain's largest film company at the time, which turned out a number of historical films during the late 1940s. It was given an American release in 1950. In 2001, Vicente Aranda made a remake titled Juana la Loca. Plot summary The story of Queen Joanna of Castile, known as "Juana la loca," and her husband Philip I of Castile, also known as "Philip the handsome." Cast References Bibliography Mira, Alberto. Historical Dictionary of Spanish Cinema. Scarecrow Press, 2010. External links "Political Madness: Juan de Orduña´s Locura de amor as a National Allegory." Essay by Santiago Juan-Navarro 1948 films 1940s Spanish-language films 1940s historical drama films Spanish black-and-white films Spanish films based on plays Films set in the 16th century Films set in Spain Spanish historical drama films Cultural depictions of Joanna of Castile Cifesa films Films scored by Juan Quintero Muñoz 1948 drama films 1940s Spanish films
Image for Windows may refer to: Scion Image for Windows, an image processing software TeraByte Unlimited's Image for Windows (disk imaging), a disk imaging backup software
Eva Ódorová (born 22 November 1979 in Komárno) is a Slovak table tennis player. Ódorová competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, reaching the second round of the singles competition. She also competed in the team competition. References 2008 Olympic Profile 2016 Olympic Profile 1979 births Living people Sportspeople from Komárno Slovak female table tennis players Table tennis players at the 2008 Summer Olympics Table tennis players at the 2016 Summer Olympics Olympic table tennis players for Slovakia European Games competitors for Slovakia Table tennis players at the 2015 European Games
The Bonniwell Music Machine is the second and final album by the American garage rock band, The Music Machine, recorded under the renamed moniker, The Bonniwell Music Machine, and released on Warner Bros. Records, on February 10, 1968 (see 1968 in music). As with their debut LP, the album again saw the band blending garage and psychedelic rock influences, albeit with a greater emphasis on psychedelia than on their previous album release. Prior to completing its recording, all of the group's original members, except for its creative force, Sean Bonniwell, departed, though they would still appear on some of the album's tracks. The Bonniwell Music Machine failed to reach the Billboard 200, although it was Bonniwell's most experimental recording period in his career. Its attending singles, "The Eagle Never Hunts the Fly" and "Double Yellow Line", also did not fare well nationally. Disillusioned by the music industry, Bonniwell produced additional recordings that went widely unnoticed, and disbanded The Bonniwell Music Machine and abandoned his music career within a year. The album went relatively unheard until its material was rereleased along with studio outtakes on the compilation album, Beyond the Garage. Background The Music Machine came to national prominence, briefly, in late-1966 when their rebellious proto-punk single, "Talk Talk", reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Throughout the latter half of 1966 and early 1967, the band enjoyed tremendous popularity among teenage fans on Los Angeles's club circuit. Further commercial success followed to a limited degree with their debut album, (Turn On) The Music Machine, and the follow-up single, "The People In Me", reaching number 66. However, with the combination of poorly-scheduled tour dates and insufficient royalties, The Music Machine's lineup began to disassemble, leaving chief songwriter Sean Bonniwell as the only original member remaining to record the group's second album. As a result, the band's popularity began to wane and by mid-1967, they had been all but forgotten by mainstream pop audiences. Undeterred Bonniwell, with the support of record producer Brian Ross, convinced their record label, Original Sound, to transfer their recording contract over to Warner Bros. Records. Executive Art Laboe agreed to the move out of disinterest for Bonniwell's desire to create a coherent concept album, rather than hit-ready singles. Nonetheless, Original Sound did distribute the group's single, "The Eagle Never Hunts the Fly", for a perceived, but ill-founded, resemblance to Count Five's Top Ten hit, "Psychotic Reaction", before cutting all ties with the band. Auditions for a refashioned lineup resulted in the recruitment of session musicians Ed Jones (bass guitar), Harry Garfield (organ), Alan Wisdom (lead guitar), and Jerry Harris (drums). An agreement between Bonniwell and his former bandmates appointed both his, and the band's royalties directly to Bonniwell to reimburse him for past debts, a consequence of The Music Machine's erratic touring. To place an emphasis on Bonniwell, the creative force of the band, the group was renamed The Bonniwell Music Machine. The original lineup partially recorded and rehearsed material for the upcoming album, along with some demos, at Cosimo Matassa's Jazz City Studio in New Orleans, in the first half of 1967. Three tracks from the sessions were included on the album, along with an additional three recordings at RCA Studios in March 1967. With the new lineup, Bonniwell and Ross were ushered into United Western Recorders in late-1967 to finish the album. However, Ross was generally uninvolved, leaving Bonniwell to remix and overdub the recordings, and supervise the session musicians. According to Bonniwell, "Each [track] was a studio invention... I also knew that the seven or eight people that I used in the recording studio really had no notion at all what they were doing. I mean, they played the right notes and they tolerated my unyielding pursuit of excellence, for the most part they did. But I would have to go back in after they recorded, and I mean, I spent hours remixing and dubbing and just doing things that were joyless".<ref name=unknown>{{cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jzabxWx_vCYC&q=the+bonniwell+music+machine+album\|title=Unknown Legends of Rock 'N' Roll\|publisher=Backbeat Books\|year=1998\|author=Unterberger, Richie\|page=61\|isbn=9781617744693}}</ref> Despite the issues, Bonniwell successfully expanded upon organ-driven garage rock into eclectic psychedelia, with traces of folk rock and orchestration. In addition, the album arguably covered the band's most inventive studio arrangements and lyrical wordplay. Release and receptionThe Bonniwell Music Machine was released on February 10, 1968, and failed to reach the Billboard 200. The album was preceded by two singles, "Double Yellow Line" and "The Eagle Never Hunts the Fly", released April 22, 1967 and June 17, 1967 respectively, but both releases were also commercially unsuccessful. A third incarnation of the band was assembled thereafter, and continued to release non-album material, but could never match their past success from the original lineup. Bonniwell disbanded the group, and released one solo album called Close, in 1969, before taking a lengthy hiatus from the music industry. Although The Bonniwell Music Machine was largely overlooked at the time of its release, and had since gone out of print by the early 1970s, its reputation has continued to grow over the years. A revival of interest in the band's music began in 1995, when all of the album's material, along with outtakes and other unreleased tracks, were compiled on the album, Beyond the Garage. In 2014, The Bonniwell Music Machine was rereleased on compact disc format on Big Beat Records. In his 1998 book Unknown Legends of Rock 'N' Roll, music historian Richie Unterberger describes The Bonniwell Music Machine as Bonniwell's most far-reaching and experimental writing and recording period, and goes on to say that some of its contents were "as hard-hitting as '60s pop-punk got". Unterberger also commented on the Allmusic website that the album saw "Bonniwell branching out from psych-punk into a poppier and more eclectic direction", while also noting that the results were not of the same standards as other tracks. Rock critic Gary Burns, writing for Popular Music and Society, commented on Bonniwell's music, saying, "His approach is entirely adult, and his songs are for adults. This may be why commercial success mostly eluded him. You hear that Vox/Farfisa organ sound and expect bubblegum. What you get instead is mature psychodrama". A review in the Chicago Tribune'' writes that, despite the album's lack of success during its initial release, "the bulk of the material remains fresh and brashly distinctive". Track listing All tracks were written by Sean Bonniwell. "Astrologically Incompatible" "Double Yellow Line" "The Day Today" "Absolutely Positively" "Somethin Hurtin' on Me" "The Trap" "Soul Love" "Bottom of the Soul" "Talk Me Down" "The Eagle Never Hunts the Fly" "I've Loved You" "Affirmative No" "Discrepancy" "Me, Myself, and I" Personnel Sean Bonniwell - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, horn Mark Landon - lead guitar Ron Edgar - drums Doug Rhodes - bass guitar, keyboards, tambourine, backing vocals Keith Olsen - bass guitar, backing vocals Alan Wisdom - lead guitar Jerry Harris - drums Ed Jones - bass guitar, backing vocals Harry Garfield - keyboards References 1968 albums The Music Machine albums
This is a list of CDs released for the anime series Kimagure Orange Road. Sound Color Serial No – LD32-5049 Night Of Summer Side (SONG: Ikeda Masanori 池田政典 LYC: Masao Urino 売野雅勇 MSC: Nobody ARG: Shinkawa Hiroshi 新川博) [OP1] 4:09 Red straw hat 赤い麦わら帽子 "Akai mugiwara boushi" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 2:45 ESP and the T.P.O. (Time-Place-Occasion) "E.S.P ni mo T.P.O" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 1:04 Blue sky blastoff! 青空をぶっとばせ！ "Aozora o buttobase!" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 1:33 Madoka's Theme ~ Lonely Concert まどかのテーマ～ひとりぼっちのConcert "Madoka no TE-MA ~ hitoribocchi no Concert" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 2:27 Walk Struttin' (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 2:10 Dangerous Triangle 危険なトライアングル "Kiken-na TORAIANGURU" (SONG: Ikeda Masanori 池田政典 LYC: Urino Masao 売野雅勇 MSC: Izumi Tsunehiro 和泉常寛 ARG: Shinkawa Hiroshi 新川博) [IS: Ep 11] 4:15 Summer Mirage 夏のミラージュ "natsu no MIRA-JU" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Yukawa Reiko 湯川れい子 MSC: Tsukasa ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [ED1] 4:30 Questions in secret 疑問符はナイショで "Gimonfu wa NAISHO de" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 1:52 Aerobics on 'RAP' (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 1:52 Rock 'n' Roll Diabolic (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 1:54 Exclamation's trickery Exclamationの悪だくみ "Exclamation no warudakumi" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 0:29 Honky-tonk Hip Hop to Us ホンキートンクHip Hop to Us（ヒポポタマス）"HONKI-TONKU Hip Hop to Us" [HIPOPOTAMUSU] (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 1:40 Bayshore Dancing Way 湾岸Dancing Way "Wangan Dancing Way" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 2:38 Janina ジェニーナ "JENI-NA" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Yukawa Reiko 湯川れい子 MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [IS: Ep 12] 4:38 (Bonus Karaoke Tracks – CD Re-released on ?? 1999 Futureland TYCY-5427 Total Time = ??) Summer Mirage (Karaoke Version) 夏のミラージュ(カラオケ) "natsu no MIRA-JU" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Yukawa Reiko 湯川れい子 MSC: Tsukasa ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [ED1] 4:?? ジェニーナ(カラオケ) "JENI-NA" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Yukawa Reiko 湯川れい子 MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [IS: Ep 12] 4:?? [OP] = Opening Theme Song [ED] = Ending Theme Song [IS] = Insert Song Sound Color 2 Serial No – LD32-5056 Orange Mystery オレンジ・ミステリー "ORENJI MISUTERII" (SONG: Nagashima Hideyuki 長島秀幸 LYC: Masao Urino 売野雅勇 MSC: Nobody ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [OP2] 3:55 Night Fog's Tiptoeing 夜霧の忍び足 "Yogiri no shinobi-ashi" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 1:39 FUTARI-DE (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 3:05 Like a salvia flower サルビアの花のように "SARUBIA no hana no you ni" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Yukawa Reiko 湯川れい子 MSC: Oda Yuuichirou 小田裕一郎 ARG: Irie Jun 入江純) [IS: Ep 22] 3:58 Moment Suspense 瞬間サスペンス "Shunkan SASUPENSU" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 1:02 Madoka's Theme ~ In Blue まどかのテーマ～in blue "Madoka no TE-MA ~ in blue" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 1:16 Heavy and severe (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 2:00 Eye Catch! (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 0:06 Look back my darling ふり向いてマイ・ダーリン "Furimuite MAI DAARIN" (SONG: Fujishiro Minako 藤代美奈子 LYC: Sawachi Takashi 澤地隆 MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [IS: Ep 24] 3:56 Again (SONG: Fujishiro Minako 藤代美奈子 LYC: Sawachi Takashi 澤地隆 MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 3:51 A boy meets a girl (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 4:03 Breaking Heart ブレイキングハート "BUREIKINGU HAATO" (SONG: Tsubokura Yuiko 坪倉唯子 LYC: Show MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ) [IS: Ep 13] 4:02 You and Island cafe 君とIsland cafe "Kimi to Island cafe" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 3:15 THE DRAMATIC SQUARE (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 2:25 BACK TO THE RED STRAW HAT TIME (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 3:27 Sad Heart is Burning 悲しいハートは燃えている "kanashii HAATO wa moete-iru" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Matsumoto Kazuki 松本一起 MSC: Inoue Daisuke 井上大輔 ARG: Shinkawa Hiroshi 新川博) [ED2] 4:04 (Bonus Karaoke Tracks – CD Re-released on ?? 1999 Futureland TYCY-5428 Total Time = ??) Orange Mystery (Karaoke Version) オレンジ・ミステリー(カラオケ) "ORENJI MISUTERII" (SONG: Nagashima Hideyuki 長島秀幸 LYC: Urino Masao 売野雅勇 MSC: Nobody ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [OP2] 3:?? Like a salvia flower (Karaoke Version) サルビアの花のように(カラオケ) "SARUBIA no hana no you ni" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Yukawa Reiko 湯川れい子 MSC: Oda Yuuichirou 小田裕一郎 ARG: Irie Jun 入江純) [IS: Ep 22] 3:?? Sound Color 3 Serial No – LD32-5067 Dance In The Memories ダンス・イン・ザ・メモリーズ (SONG: Nakahara Meiko 中原めいこ LYC: Nakahara Meiko 中原めいこ MSC: Nakahara Meiko 中原めいこ ARG: Nishihira Akira 西平彰) [ED3] 4:09 Rememiniscence... of you in the red straw hat 追憶…赤い麦わら帽子の君へ "Tsuisou... akai mugiwara boushi no kimi e" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 3:11 After Heartbreak (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 1:52 Fly me to the ski (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 2:00 Under the tree of memories 想い出の樹の下で "Omoide no ki no shita de" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 3:10 Night and Day (SONG: BLUEW LYC: Katayama Keishi 片山圭司 MSC: Katayama Keishi 片山圭司 ARG: BLUEW) [IS: Ep 46] 4:25 ORANGE VICE (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 2:23 I would want to be a night ranger ナイトレンジャーになりきりたい "NAITO RENJA- ni narikiritai" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 1:45 Madoka's Theme ~ in Lovers Room まどかのテーマ～in Lovers Room "Madoka no TE-MA ~ in Lovers Room" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 2:26 Romantic with you 君とRomantic "Kimi to Romantic" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 2:16 My Little girl (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 1:50 Next to come (3rd. season) (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 0:30 Actress In The Mirror 鏡の中のアクトレス "kagami no naka no AKUTORESU" (SONG: Nakahara Meiko 中原めいこ LYC: Nakahara Meiko 中原めいこ MSC: Nakahara Meiko 中原めいこ ARG: Nishihira Akira 西平彰) [OP3] 3:31 Love is in your eyes 愛は瞳の中に "Ai wa hitomi no naka ni" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 4:14 Tell me that you love me (MSC: Nobody ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 2:18 One more yesterday もうひとつのイエスタデイ "Mou hitotsu no IESUTADEI" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Tetsu MSC: Nagashima Hideyuki 長島秀幸 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [IS] 4:35 See you tomorrow! また明日！ "Mata ashita!" (MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 1:38 (Bonus Karaoke Tracks – CD Re-released on 1999 Futureland TYCY-5429 Total Time = ) One more yesterday (Karaoke Version) もうひとつのイエスタデイ(カラオケ) "Mou hitotsu no IESUTADEI" (SONG: Nagashima Hideyuki 長島秀幸 LYC: Tetsu MSC: Nagashima Hideyuki 長島秀幸 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [IS] 4: Dance In The Memories (Karaoke Version) ダンス・イン・ザ・メモリーズ(カラオケ) (SONG: Nakahara Meiko 中原めいこ LYC: Nakahara Meiko 中原めいこ MSC: Nakahara Meiko 中原めいこ ARG: Nishihira Akira 西平彰) [ED3] 4: Kimagure Orange Road CD Collection - Special BGM Shuu Tsuki Just Plucking Off Love “mogitate no koi” (Kawauchi Rie) [OP] 3:20 Scorching Paradise “shakunetsu paradise” 1:22 Seaside Dream “Seaside yochi Dream” 2:55 Summertime Triangle 2:52 Kimagure Angel “Kimagure tenshi” (Kawauchi Rie) 4:21 de Maimu que 2:21 Beating Summertime Graffiti “tokimeki natsu-iro graffiti” (Kawauchi Rie) 1:44 Jealous Beat “beat de shitto” 4:14 Island of Forbidden Love “kinjirareta koi no shima” 3:10 Love Chase at the Beach “nagisa no Love Chase” 4:36 'Heart' o Nice Catch (kawauchi rie) 3:23 Waku Waku Island 2:30 Telepathy Scramble 1:20 Marine Paradise 1:21 Escape 1:46 ABCB 2:21 Don't Make Me Get Lost, Madonna “mayowasenaide Madonna” 1:14 Secret Command “himitsu shirei” 1:16 My Darling Love “itoshi no My Love” 1:18 Carrying Summer Memories... “natsu no omoi o nosete...” 1:11 Kimagure Orange Station is a compilation album released for the anime television series Kimagure Orange Road. The album was produced by Futureland and released in Japan on 6 April 1988. The release was made to sound like a radio station recording, with the four main characters from the series acting as DJs. Composer: Nobody Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu Lyrics: Masao Urino (売野雅勇) Vocals: Hideyuki Nagashima (長島秀幸) Second opening theme, 3:51 Composer: Daisuke Inoue (井上大輔) Arrangement: Hiroshi Shinkawa (新川博) Lyrics: Kazuki Matsumoto (松本一起) Vocals: Kanako Wada (和田加奈子) Second ending theme, 4:04 Composer: Shirō Sagisu Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu Lyrics: Takashi Sawachi (澤地隆) Vocals: Minako Fujishiro (藤代美奈子) Insert song, episode 24, 3:56 Composer: Shirō Sagisu Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu Lyrics: Show Vocals: Yuiko Tsubokura (坪倉唯子) Insert song, episode 13, 4:02 Composer: Meiko Nakahara (中原めいこ) Arrangement: Akira Nishihira (西平彰) Lyrics: Meiko Nakahara Vocals: Meiko Nakahara Third opening theme, 3:31 Composer: Tsunehiro Izumi (和泉常寛) Arrangement: Hiroshi Shinkawa (新川博) Lyrics: Masao Urino Vocals: Masanori Ikeda (池田政典) Insert song, episode 11, 4:14 Composer: Meiko Nakahara Arrangement: Akira Nishihira Lyrics: Meiko Nakahara Vocals: Maiko Nakahara Third ending theme, 4:09 Composer: Tsukasa Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu Lyrics: Reiko Yukawa (湯川れい子) Vocals: Kanako Wada First ending theme, 4:30 Composer: Yūichirō Oda (小田裕一郎) Arrangement: Jun Irie (入江純) Lyrics: Reiko Yukawa Vocals: Kanako Wada Insert song, episode 22, 3:58 Night of Summer Side Composer: Nobody Arrangement: Hiroshi Shinkawa Lyrics: Masao Urino Vocals: Masanori Ikeda (池田政典) First opening theme, 4:06 The album was rereleased in 1999 by Futureland (TYCY-5069) with two additional bonus karaoke tracks. A Sad Heart Is Burning Actress In The Mirror Sources: Kimagure Orange Road – Singing Heart Serial No – LD32-5061 Summer Mirage 夏のミラージュ "natsu no MIRA-JU" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Yukawa Reiko 湯川れい子 MSC: Tsukasa ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [ED1] 4:30 Orange Mystery オレンジ・ミステリー "ORENJI MISUTERII" (SONG: Nagashima Hideyuki 長島秀幸 LYC: Masao Urino 売野雅勇 MSC: Nobody ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [OP2] 3:51 Look back my darling ふり向いてマイ・ダーリン "Furimuite MAI DAARIN" (SONG: Fujishiro Minako 藤代美奈子 LYC: Sawachi Takashi 澤地隆 MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [IS: Ep 24] 3:56 Janina ジェニーナ "JENI-NA" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Yukawa Reiko 湯川れい子 MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [IS: Ep 12] 4:38 Night Of Summer Side (SONG: Ikeda Masanori 池田政典 LYC: Urino Masao 売野雅勇 MSC: Nobody ARG: Shinkawa Hiroshi 新川博) [OP1] 4:06 One more yesterday もうひとつのイエスタデイ "Mou hitotsu no IESUTADEI" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Yukawa Reiko 湯川れい子 MSC: Oda Yuuichirou 小田裕一郎 ARG: Irie Jun 入江純) [IS] 4:35 Again (SONG: Fujishiro Minako 藤代美奈子 LYC: Sawachi Takashi 澤地隆 MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 3:51 Breaking Heart ブレイキングハート "BUREIKINGU HAATO" (SONG: Tsubokura Yuiko 坪倉唯子 LYC: Show MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [IS: Ep 13] 4:02 Like a salvia flower サルビアの花のように "SARUBIA no hana no you ni" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Yukawa Reiko 湯川れい子 MSC: Oda Yuuichirou 小田裕一郎 ARG: Irie Jun 入江純) [IS: Ep 22] 3:58 Dangerous Triangle 危険なトライアングル "Kiken-na TORAIANGURU" (SONG: Ikeda Masanori 池田政典 LYC: Urino Masao 売野雅勇 MSC: Izumi Tsunehiro 和泉常寛 ARG: Shinkawa Hiroshi 新川博) [IS: Ep 11] 4:14 Sad Heart is Burning 悲しいハートは燃えている "kanashii HAATO wa moete-iru" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Matsumoto Kazuki 松本一起 MSC: Inoue Daisuke 井上大輔 ARG: Shinkawa Hiroshi 新川博) [ED2] 4:04 One more time in my heart この胸にONE MORE TIME "Kono mune ni ONE MORE TIME" (SONG: Nagashima Hideyuki 長島秀幸 LYC: Tetsu MSC: Nagashima Hideyuki 長島秀幸 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 4:40 (Bonus Karaoke Tracks – CD Re-released on ?? 1999 Futureland TYCY-5061 Total Time = ??) Look back my darling (Karaoke Version) ふり向いてマイ・ダーリン(カラオケ) "Furimuite MAI DAARIN" (SONG: Fujishiro Minako 藤代美奈子 LYC: Sawachi Takashi 澤地隆 MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [IS: Ep 24] 3:?? Again (Karaoke Version) (SONG: Fujishiro Minako 藤代美奈子 LYC: Sawachi Takashi 澤地隆 MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 3:?? Kimagure Orange Road – Loving Heart Track listing Serial No - LD32-5099 Actress In The Mirror 鏡の中のアクトレス "kagami no naka no AKUTORESU" (SONG: Nakahara Meiko 中原めいこ LYC: Nakahara Meiko 中原めいこ MSC: Nakahara Meiko 中原めいこ ARG: Nishihira Akira 西平彰) [OP3] 3:31 Summer Mirage 夏のミラージュ "natsu no MIRA-JU" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Yukawa Reiko 湯川れい子 MSC: Tsukasa ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [ED1] 4:30 Tender Jealousy 優しいジェラシー "yasashii JERASHII" (SONG: Tomizawa Michie 富沢美智恵・Honda Chieko 本多知恵子 LYC: Sawachi Ryu 澤地隆 MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 4:45 Sad Heart is Burning 悲しいハートは燃えている "kanashii HAATO wa moete-iru" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Matsumoto Kazuki 松本一起 MSC: Inoue Daisuke 井上大輔 ARG: Shinkawa Hiroshi 新川博) [ED2] 4:04 Bayside Dancer (SONG: Furuya Touru 古谷徹 LYC: Sawachi Ryu 澤地隆 MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 5:32 Uncertain I Love You 不確かな I LOVE YOU "futashikana I Love You" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Miura Noriko 三浦德子 MSC: Mizushima Yasuhiro 水島康宏 ARG: Hiraiwa Yoshinobu 平岩嘉信) 3:55 Night Of Summer Side (SONG: Ikeda Masanori 池田政典 LYC: Urino Masao 売野雅勇 MSC: Nobody ARG: Shinkawa Hiroshi 新川博) [OP1] 4:06 Golden Hill Road こがね色の坂道 "kogane-iro no sakamichi" (SONG: Hara Eriko 原えりこ LYC: Sawachi Ryu 澤地隆 MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 5:23 Dance In The Memories ダンス・イン・ザ・メモリーズ (SONG: Nakahara Meiko 中原めいこ LYC: Nakahara Meiko 中原めいこ MSC: Nakahara Meiko 中原めいこ ARG: Nishihira Akira 西平彰) [ED3] 4:09 Night and Day (SONG: BLUEW LYC: Katayama Keishi 片山圭司 MSC: Katayama Keishi 片山圭司 ARG: BLUEW) [IS: Ep 46] 4:25 Like a bird 鳥のように "tori no yoo ni" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 MSC: Hisaishi Jou 久石讓 ARG: Hisaishi Jou 久石讓) 4:16 Dangerous Triangle 危険なトライアングル "Kiken-na TORAIANGURU" (SONG: Ikeda Masanori 池田政典 LYC: Masao Urino 売野雅勇 MSC: Izumi Tsunehiro 和泉常寛 ARG: Shinkawa Hiroshi 新川博) [IS: Ep 11] 4:14 Whispering Misty Night (SONG: Tsuru Hiromi 鶴ひろみ LYC: Sawachi Ryu 澤地隆 MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 5:17 Orange Mystery オレンジ・ミステリー "ORENJI MISUTERII" (SONG: Nagashima Hideyuki 長島秀幸 LYC: Urino Masao 売野雅勇 MSC: Nobody ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) [OP2] 3:51 Embrace The Sky あの空を抱きしめて "ano sora wo dakishimete" (SONG: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 LYC: Wada Kanako 和田加奈子 MSC: Izuta Hiroyuki 伊豆田洋之 ARG: Shirai Yoshiaki 白井良明) 4:19 (Bonus Karaoke Tracks - CD Re-released on March 15, 1995 Futureland TYCY-5435 Total Time = 76:43) Tender Jealousy (Karaoke version) 優しいジェラシー(カラオケ) "yasashii JERASHII" (SONG: Tomizawa Michie 富沢美智恵・Honda Chieko 本多知恵子 LYC: Sawachi Ryu 澤地隆 MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 4:?? Whispering Misty Night (Karaoke version) (SONG: Tsuru Hiromi 鶴ひろみ LYC: Sawachi Ryu 澤地隆 MSC: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎 ARG: Sagisu Shirou 鷺巣詩郎) 5:?? Kimagure Orange Road: I Want to Return to That Day is a soundtrack album released for the anime film by the same title. The album was produced by Futureland and released in Japan on 5 October 1988. Track listing Serial No - LD32-5084 Composer: Hiroyuki Izuta (伊豆田洋之) Arrangement: Yoshiaki Shirai (白井良明) Lyrics: Kanako Wada (和田加奈子) Vocals: Kanako Wada 4:19 Composer: Shirō Sagisu Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu 2:20 Say Good-bye Composer: Shirō Sagisu Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu 1:22 Return to Three Composer: Shirō Sagisu Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu 2:06 I Don't Know Why, Why You Don't!? Composer: Shirō Sagisu Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu 1:53 Composer: Shirō Sagisu Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu 2:12 Composer: Shirō Sagisu Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu 5:09 Composer: Shirō Sagisu Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu 1:13 Composer: Yasuhiro Mizushima (水島康宏) Arrangement: Yoshinobu Hiraiwa (平岩嘉信) Lyrics: Noriko Miura (三浦德子) Vocals: Kanako Wada 3:55 Shop of "Dry" Composer: Shirō Sagisu Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu 2:27 Beat Emotion Composer: Shirō Sagisu Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu 1:25 Teardrops Composer: Shirō Sagisu Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu 0:31 Call My Name Composer: Shirō Sagisu Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu 1:26 Be Your Only One Composer: Shirō Sagisu Arrangement: Shirō Sagisu 1:52 Composer: Joe Hisaishi Arrangement: Joe Hisaishi Lyrics: Kanako Wada Vocals: Kanako Wada 4:16 The album was rereleased in 1999 (TYCY-5084, Futureland) with the following two bonus karaoke tracks: Embracing the Sky An Uncertain "I Love You" New Kimagure Orange Road Original Soundtrack The is the soundtrack album for the 1996 Shin Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning anime film. The soundtrack was released in Japan on 1 November 1996 by VAP. The title literally means "And so, the Beginning of That Summer". Track listing Opening Theme (KYOSUKE No.1) [OP] 3:45 Love I 3:51 Memory I 思い出I "Omoide I" 2:32 At a loss 途方に暮れて "Tohou ni kurete" 3:27 From a window 窓辺から (KYOSUKE No.1) "Madobe kara" 3:17 Where are you... 何処にいるの… "Doko ni iru-no..." 3:26 Love Is Power [IS] 5:06 Memory II 思い出II "Omoide II" 3:17 Lounge I ラウンジI 2:04 Lounge II ラウンジII 1:55 Intersecting Hearts 交錯する想い "Kousa-suru Omoi" 3:42 Theme of Kyousuke I 恭介のテーマI "Kyousuke no Theme I" 2:00 Meeting Again 再会 "Saikai" 1:45 Don't Be Afraid [IS] 4:07 Door to the other world 異世界の扉 "Isekai eno Tobira" 6:23 I want you to be here (KYOSUKE No.1) あなたにここにいて欲しい(KYOSUKE No.1) "Anata ni koko ni ite-hoshii" 3:48 Theme of Kyosuke II 恭介のテーマII "Kyosuke no Theme II" 1:41 Love II 4:42 Being close together 寄り添う2人(KYOSUKE No.1) "Yorisou Futari" 3:47 Now, and Future 今，そしてこれから "Ima, soshite Korekara" 3:41 Day Dream - I'm at your side DAY DREAM～そばにいるよ "DAY DREAM - Soba ni iruyo" [MT] 4:11 References External links JVC Victor Japan Homepage Orange Road France Kimagure Orange Road Universe - I CD musicali Kimagure Orange Road Media Page Anime soundtracks Soundtracks Lists of albums
This is a list of Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post and United Kingdom Warning and Monitoring Organisation civil defence posts for monitoring aircraft operating over Great Britain. This list has been split into: List of ROC Group Headquarters and UKWMO Sector controls List of Royal Observer Corps / United Kingdom Warning and Monitoring Organisation Posts (A–E) List of Royal Observer Corps / United Kingdom Warning and Monitoring Organisation Posts (F–K) List of Royal Observer Corps / United Kingdom Warning and Monitoring Organisation Posts (L–P) List of Royal Observer Corps / United Kingdom Warning and Monitoring Organisation Posts (Q–Z) See also External links Nuclear Monitoring Posts – Subterranea Britannica * 1925 establishments in the United Kingdom Military units and formations established in 1941 Military units and formations disestablished in 1995 Obs Operation Overlord World War II sites in the United Kingdom Cold War military equipment of the United Kingdom Cold War military history of the United Kingdom no:Royal Observer Corps
Pete Walker (born 4 July 1939) is an English film director, writer, and producer, specializing in horror and sexploitation films, frequently combining the two. Biography Walker was born on 4 July 1939 in Brighton, England, the son of stand-up comic Syd Walker and a showgirl mother. He began his performing career as a stand-up comic while a teenager, but quit at age 19. Walker made films such as Die Screaming, Marianne, The Flesh and Blood Show, House of Whipcord, Frightmare, House of Mortal Sin, Schizo, The Comeback, and House of the Long Shadows. His films often featured sadistic authority figures, such as priests or judges, punishing anyone — usually young women — who doesn't conform to their strict personal moral codes, but he has denied there being any political subtext to his films. Because of the speed with which he had to make his films, Walker often used the same reliable actors, including Andrew Sachs and Sheila Keith, the latter playing memorable villainesses in four of Walker's pictures. Walker decided to retire from filmmaking after his last film in order to focus on buying and restoring cinemas. Malcolm McLaren hired Walker to direct a documentary on The Sex Pistols entitled A Star Is Dead. Walker was an unlikely choice of director for this project and the deal fell through when the band split up. Walker's work was reviled and condemned by some contemporary critics, while others were surprised to find relatively sophisticated subtexts in what were made and marketed as commercial exploitation films. Although Walker's movies have never undergone a critical reappraisal in the same way as Hammer films or his American contemporaries Tobe Hooper and Wes Craven, the release in 2005 of a DVD boxed set of five of his films was greeted with some good notices in the British national press. On his own work, Walker has said when asked if his films had hidden depths, "Of course they didn't. But recently I had to record commentary for the DVD releases, so I saw the films for the first time since making them, and you know what? They're not as bad as I thought. But searching for hidden meaning ... they were just films. All I wanted to do was create a bit of mischief." Filmography See also Derek Ford Stanley Long David McGillivray Norman J. Warren References Sources Further reading Keeping the British End Up: Four Decades of Saucy Cinema by Simon Sheridan (fourth edition) (Titan Publishing, London) (2011) External links Mondo-digital.com 1939 births Living people People from Brighton English film directors Horror film directors English film producers English screenwriters English male screenwriters
On 13 July 2018, ahead of Pakistan's general election, two bombings took place at election rallies in Bannu and Mastung. In Bannu, a remotely exploded bomb planted in a motorcycle left 5 people dead and 37 others wounded in an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Akram Khan Durrani. Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen, an extremist organization, claimed responsibility for the attack. In Mastung, a suicide bomber blew himself up during a rally for the Balochistan Awami Party's Siraj Raisani, the brother of former Balochistan chief minister Aslam Raisani. One of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Pakistani history, it killed 149 people and wounded 186 others. Siraj was taken to hospital in critical condition and died of injuries. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the event and named the suicide bomber as Abu Bakar al-Pakistani, though authorities identified him as Hafeez Nawaz of Abbottabad. Background Pre-election violence The attacks came 12 days before general elections. In the beginning of the month, a bombing took place in Ramzak Tehsil of North Waziristan at the office of Malik Aurangjeb Khan, Pakistan Movement of Justice's candidate for NA-48 (Tribal Area-IX), leaving 10 people injured. A week before the current attack in Bannu, a bomb planted in a motorcycle was remotely exploded at an election campaign of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal's PK–89 candidate Shein Malik in the Takhti Khel area of the city. Two days prior to the attacks, a suicide bombing at an election rally of the Awami National Party's leader Haroon Bilour in Peshawar left 20 people, including Bilour, dead and wounded 63 others. On 12 July, the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP)'s office in Khuzdar came under gunfire before a bomb detonated injuring 2 people. ISIL in Pakistan After the group's defeat in Iraq and Syria, many commanders of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) fled to other countries where resistance was weak. Many fighters headed to Afghanistan where Al-Qaeda was fighting against the United States. Since ISIL's entry intervention in Pakistan, Balochistan has been a focus of its militancy. In 2016, ISIL claimed responsibility for two attacks in Quetta; one in August and the other in October. The following year, it perpetrated a suicide bombing at a shrine in Sehwan. In Mastung that year, the group carried out a suicide bombing to assassinate Deputy Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan Abdul Ghafoor Haideri. Prior intelligence Soon after the Peshawar ambush, National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) forwarded 12 threats to federal and provincial interior ministries, following which committee chairman Rahman Malik directed authorities to enhance security of politicians named by NACTA. In its report, NACTA named six politicians that can be targeted. The list included Durrani. The other five politicians included Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)'s chairman Imran Khan, Awami National Party leaders Asfandyar Wali and Ameer Haider Khan Hoti, Qaumi Watan Party's head Aftab Sherpao and Hafiz Saeed's son Talha Saeed. It also suggested that members of PML-N and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) were under threat. Prime targets Mastung Siraj Raisani was a prominent member of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) and was to contest the next elections from PB-35. The brother of former Chief Minister of Balochistan Aslam Raisani, Siraj has served as chairman of Muttahida Mahaz Balochistan (MMB), founded by his father. He merged MMB into the BAP on 3 June 2018. Earlier, in July 2011, Raisani had survived an assassination attempt after grenades were thrown at him. In the ambush, his son Hakmal Raisani was killed. Bannu Akram Khan Durrani has served as chief minister of KPK from 2002 to 2007 and is contesting 2018 elections from NA-35 (Bannu) against Chairman of Pakistan Movement of Justice Imran Khan. Leader of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal, Durrani was appointed as Minister for Housing & Works by the President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain on the advice of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on 29 August 2013. The current attack follows two previous unsuccessful attempts to assassinate him, one in 2015 and another in 2007. Attacks Mastung Siraj Raisani was about to address an election rally when a suicide bomber, carrying around 16–20 kg of explosive material in his vest, blew himself up among a crowd of more than 1000 people. Along with Raisani, the explosion killed 128 people. Two days after the attack, on 15 July 2018, the number of dead increased to 149, while 186 other people were injured, making it the deadliest terrorist attack in Pakistan since the APS massacre in Peshawar in 2014. Bannu Former KPK chief minister and Jamiat Ulema-e Islam (F) leader, Akram Khan Durrani was coming from an election rally. Due to death threats to Durrani, his security was increased and 40 policemen were deployed in his convoy. When the convoy came near Haved Bazaar, an IED, planted in a motorcycle, exploded near the tire of his vehicle. Durrani remained unhurt. Having taken place 40 meters away from JUI (F)'s rally site, the explosion left 5 people dead and wounded 37 others. There were conflicting views about the nature of the detonation. An eyewitness reported having watched a motorcycle rider blowing himself up, while officials said that the bomb was planted in a motorcycle. RPO Bannu called it a remotely exploded bomb. Aftermath Rescue services Before arrival of rescue teams, people took the injured to hospital via cabs. The ambulances brought survivors to Quetta Civil hospital where a state of emergency was imposed by provincial government. 73 bodies were first transported to the hospital. Later Shamim Akhtar, a hospital official, stated that they were treating 110 victims brought to them. Secretary of Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority (SBTA) Zahid Ansari asked blood banks to provide 1000 blood bags for the victims of the Mastung blast. Ansari was approached by Balochistan Health Department, and urged citizens of Karachi to donate blood, following which mobile messages asking for blood donation started circulating in Karachi. On 14 July 2018, Quetta civil hospital overflowed due to the excess of patients. Beds in the hospital fell short of need and many patients were treated in the corridor of hospital. Investigations and security measures On the next day of attacks, a First Information Report (FIR) was registered against the Bannu bombing at the Haved police station. The FIR included charges of terrorism. Caretaker Chief Minister of KPK, Dost Muhammad Khan, formed a seven-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe the Bannu bombing and apprehend the assailants. 86 teams of Frontier Constabulary containing 3338 security personnel were positioned across the province and another 500 officers from Azad Kashmir were summoned to be deployed in the region. Earlier, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) sought a briefing from NACTA over the Bannu bombing and also sought a report from the caretaker CM, IG and chief secretary of KPK over inadequate security of politicians. After Mastung incident, ECP ordered NACTA's coordinator to appear before it on the following day. ECP declared 17,000 polling stations across the country as sensitive. These included 5,487 from Punjab, 5,878 from Sindh, 3,874 in KPK and 1,768 in Balochistan. Arrests On next day of attack, security forces detained two suspects. According to security forces, the suicide bomber, who blew himself up in Mastung, came from Afghanistan two days prior to the attack and stayed in Chaghi. The apprehended duo is suspected to have sheltered the assailant inside their residence. On 19 July, IG Balochistan Mohsin Hassan Butt said the suicide bomber named Hafiz Nawaz was resident of Abbottabad. Nawaz had traveled from Abbottabad to Sindh and therein affiliated with Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). According to Butt, efforts were underway to arrest Mufti Haider, a facilitator of Nawaz. Media coverage On the day of attacks, former Pakistani Prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz arrived in Lahore from Abu Dhabi. The duo's arrival was more in the crosshairs of the Pakistani media, hence it was covered in more detail than the bombings. Initially only a few news channels gave it short coverage but later when the death toll exceeded 100, media started covering it broadly. Many people took to Twitter and criticized the media for sidelining coverage of the bombings. Geo News's journalist Hamid Mir said if these attacks were carried out in Punjab, they would have received much more media coverage. Responsibility Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the Mastung bombing. Two days later, ISIL released picture of the suicide bomber and identified him as Abu Bakar al-Pakistani. In a series of statements released on its official news agency Amaq, the organization, referring to Raisani, stated that deceased included one of the Pakistani intelligence officers who was contesting elections. A group called Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen claimed responsibility for the Bannu incident. Domestic reactions Government Caretaker Prime minister of Pakistan Nasirul Mulk condemned the attack and directed the interior ministry to issue a notification declaring Sunday, a day of mourning. Accompanied by Chairman senate Sadiq Sanjrani and caretaker Chief Minister of Balochistan Alauddin Marri, Mulk arrived in Quetta two days after the bombing and condoled the victims in hospital. He also met with Raisani's family and expressed his grief. Interim chief minister of Punjab, Hassan Askari condemned the attack and said that no religion asks for violence against innocent people and that the entire nation was united against terrorism. Marri expressed his grief over loss of lives. Denouncing the massacre, he called it "a conspiracy to derail elections". He also vowed to beat terror by education. The acting government of Balochistan announced two days of mourning in the province. The national flag was raised at half-mast throughout the province. The caretaker chief minister of Sindh Fazalur Rehman condemned the attack and expressed sorrow over loss of lives. Interim chief minister of KPK Dost Muhammad Khan prayed for injures and expressed sympathies for bereaved families. Denouncing the bombings, he vowed that perpetrators'd be dealt with iron hand. KPK Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra denounced both the attacks and prayed for the victims. On 16 July, the senate passed a unanimous resolution condemning the Mastung bombing and expressed grief over loss of lives. Politicians Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Zardari denounced the attacks. He also said that these assaults shouldn't delay elections. Former President Asif Ali Zardari condemned both attacks and expressed his "profound grief" over loss of lives. Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan visited Quetta to express his grief. He criticized authorities for lack of implementation of National Action Plan. In a tweet he said he wondered why terrorism rises in the country whenever Nawaz Sharif is in trouble. President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Shehbaz Sharif visited Quetta hospital and expressed his solidarity with victims' families. In one of his statements, he said that India was involved in Mastung suicide blast. Leader of Qaumi Watan Party Aftab Sherpao condemned the attacks and extended his sympathies with victims and asked the government for proper security. International reactions Supranational European Union – The EU condemned the attacks and asked for justice to be provided to victims. Organization of Islamic Cooperation – Secretary-General Yousef Al-Othaimeen denounced the attacks and offered condolences to people of Pakistan. United Nations – Security Council and Secretary-General António Guterres condemned bombings and condoled the victims. States – President Ashraf Ghani made a phone call with Pakistan's army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa and expressed grief over tragedy. He also assured enhanced border security on Afghan side. – Foreign Minister Ditmir Bushati prayed for the families of victims. – Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Margaret Adamson denounced both attacks and saying she was grieved over loss of lives. – Deputy Chief of Mission Chinese Embassy in Pakistan Lijian Zhao condemned the attack and ensured Chinese solidarity with Pakistan in its war against militancy. – External affairs ministry condemned attacks and stressed Egyptian people's support for Pakistan. – The German Ambassador to Pakistan Martin Kobler tweeted, "Profoundly shocked and deeply saddened about the news of the Mastung". It continued "My thoughts are with the families who lost their beloved ones! What a tragedy! Terror must not prevail." Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned the attacks and assured German support for Pakistan. Manfred Weber denounced bombings in a tweet and conveyed his condolences to the victims. – Ministry of External Affairs condemned both attacks and expressed condolences with bereaved families. Leaders of All Parties Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Syed Ali Shah Geelani also condemned attacks. – Spokesperson of foreign ministry Bahram Qaseemi denounced the attacks and offered his condolences to victims. – External affairs minister Tarō Kōno expressed his condolences to victims and prayed for quick recovery of injures. – External affairs ministry expressed condolences and solidarity with people of Pakistan and condemned violence. – Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the assaults and conveyed their condolences to government of Pakistan. – The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attacks and ensured Saudi support for Pakistan against militancy. – Presidential spokesperson condemned the attacks terming it attack on Pakistan's democracy and assured its solidarity with people of Pakistan. – Foreign minister Pavlo Klimkin condemned the attack. In a tweet, he expressed his support for victims. United Arab Emirates – Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks and reaffirmed UAE's solidarity with Pakistan. – British diplomat Thomas Drew condemned in a tweet saying "A terrible day. We join our Pakistani friends in our thoughts for the victims of these cowardly attacks and in condemning their perpetrators. No one can be allowed to thwart the country's democratic process." – Department of State's spokesperson Heather Nauert said in a statement "The United States strongly condemns this week's attacks on political candidates and their supporters in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces of Pakistan. These attacks are cowardly attempts to deprive the Pakistani people of their democratic rights." Notable victims Siraj Raisani, politician from Balochistan See also 2014 Peshawar school massacre, similar deadliest attack in Pakistan. 2018 Peshawar suicide bombing, a suicide bombing three days prior to attack. 2023 Mastung bombing Terrorist incidents in Pakistan in 2018 References 2018 in Balochistan, Pakistan 2018 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2018 murders in Pakistan 2018 Pakistani general election 2018 road incidents Suicide bombings in 2018 2010s crimes in Balochistan, Pakistan 2010s crimes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2010s road incidents in Asia 21st-century mass murder in Pakistan Assassinations in Pakistan 2018 Mastung bombings Failed assassination attempts in Asia Improvised explosive device bombings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Islamic terrorist incidents in 2018 July 2018 crimes in Asia July 2018 events in Pakistan Mass murder in 2018 Mass murder in Balochistan, Pakistan Mass murder in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Massacres in Pakistan 2018 Bannu bombings Motorcycle bombings Road incidents in Pakistan Suicide bombings in Balochistan, Pakistan Terrorist incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Terrorist incidents in Pakistan in 2018
William Openshaw Freeburn (7 April 1930 – 25 December 2019) was a Scottish footballer, who played as a full-back. References 1930 births 2019 deaths Footballers from Hamilton, South Lanarkshire Scottish men's footballers Men's association football fullbacks Dunfermline Athletic F.C. players East Stirlingshire F.C. players Grimsby Town F.C. players English Football League players
Lawnview Memorial Park, also referred to as Lawnview Cemetery, is a cemetery located at 500 Huntingdon Pike in Rockledge, Pennsylvania. It is in size and is managed by the Odd Fellows Cemetery Company of Philadelphia. It contains the reburial of tens of thousands of bodies from Monument Cemetery and the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Philadelphia after they were closed in the 1950s. History In 1904, the cemetery was established in Rockledge, Pennsylvania. In 1914, a stone chapel was built to provide non-denominational services for funerals. In 1956, Monument Cemetery in Philadelphia was closed and the property sold to Temple University and the Philadelphia Board of Education. The University contacted 748 families about the cemetery closure. Approximately 28,000 bodies were reinterred to Lawnview Memorial Park with only 300 grave markers included in the move for families members that were located. Most of the reinterments were placed in a mass grave. The original headstones were not used at the new grave sites. The majority of the remaining headstones were used as riprap during the construction of the Betsy Ross Bridge and can be seen on the shores of the Delaware River at low tide. In 1951, the Oddfellows Cemetery in Philadelphia was acquired by the Philadelphia Housing Authority for construction of the Raymond Rosen housing project. The bodies were moved to two other cemeteries owned by the Odd Fellows – Mount Peace Cemetery in Philadelphia and Lawnview Memorial Park. In 1973, the Oddfellows Cemetery Company of Philadelphia installed a flag pole in Lawnview Memorial Park with a memorial plaque commemorating veterans buried in Lawnview and other current and defunct Oddfellows cemeteries in the Philadelphia region. In 1979, the chapel was converted to the Odd Fellows Cemetery Company's general offices. Notable burials DeWitt Clinton Baxter (1829–1881), Union Army colonel and brevet brigadier general Henry Brutsche (1846–1880), Medal of Honor recipient John Hull Campbell (1800–1868), U.S. Congressman John E. Clopp (1845–1866), Medal of Honor recipient Thomas Birch Florence (1812–1875), U.S. Congressman Andy Knox (1864–1940), Major League Baseball first baseman James Landy (1813–1875), U.S. Congressman George Lippard (1822–1854), novelist, journalist, playwright, social activist and labor organizer Henry Dunning Moore (1817–1887), U.S. Congressman C. Frederick Pracht (1880–1950), U.S. Congressman Hampton S. Thomas (1837–1899), Medal of Honor recipient Harold Charles Wilson (1903–1981), Olympic Bronze Medalist in rowing Gallery References External links 1904 establishments in Pennsylvania Cemeteries established in the 1900s Cemeteries in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Mass graves Odd Fellows cemeteries in the United States
Muscina stabulans (formerly Curtonevra stabulans), commonly known as the false stable fly, is a fly from the family Muscidae. Description As an adult, Muscina stabulans has partially reddish-brown legs, four characteristic dark stripes along the thorax region, and a pale spot above the thorax. These flies average 8 millimeters (0.3 inches) in length. The abdomen is either entirely black or black with red sides. Its head ranges in color from a dark-grey to a whitish hue. Circular spiracular plates can be found separated by about one plate's width in the posterior area. Larvae are dullish-white in colour, 6–7 mm long and 1–1.5 mm wide. They consist of 11 segments, with all but the last having a belt of small, well-developed spines going towards the posterior margins. The pseudo-cephalic segment has two hooks. The posterior spiracles have curved spiracular slits. Habitat The false stable fly was found in a study determining synanthropy (ecological association with humans) of adult Muscidae collected in urban, rural and natural environments in Valdivia, Chile. According to the study, M. stabulans are mostly found in rural and natural neighborhoods, and rarely inhabit cities. The distribution of Muscina species tends to be spread throughout the United States. For the most part, M. stabulans is active year-round, but fly activity tends to peak in the summer months, when the number of generation cycles also peak. The habitat of M. stabulans is similar to that of the house fly, Musca domestica. False stable flies have been spotted in animal housing, such as poultry houses, as well as in the mucosal linings of mammalian intestines. They can be found on carrion in various decomposition stages, but they exhibit a strong preference for the later stages of decomposition. They are able to reach a buried body in shallow ground through several inches of dirt. Diet Larvae of false stable fly consume various kinds of decomposing material, including fruit, fungi, excrement and carrion. Myiasis There have been rare instances of myiasis linked to M. stabulans. A twenty-year-old male from a rural part of India was reported with a rare case of intestinal myiasis. Symptoms included abdominal discomfort, bloated abdomen, and intestinal hurrying after meals. His stool sample was watery and contained sparse fecal matter, but it was littered with maggots. A repeat sample two hours later also displayed positive signs of maggots. These maggots were submitted to the Vector Control Research Center (VCRC) in Puducherry and identified as M. stabulans. References Muscidae Diptera of Europe Insects described in 1817
Hattie Myrtle Greene Lockett (August 25, 1879 – May 19, 1962) was an American writer, rancher, and clubwoman. She was inducted into the Arizona Women's Hall of Fame in 1987. Early life Hattie Myrtle Greene was born in Bushnell, Illinois, the daughter of William Greene and Hattie Wallace Greene. The family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona when she was in her teens. She trained as a teacher at Bushnell Normal School and Tempe Normal School. In 1932, after her children were grown, she earned a master's degree in anthropology at the University of Arizona; her thesis, later published as a book, was titled "The Unwritten Literature of the Hopi: First Hand Accounts of Customs, Traditions and Beliefs of the Northern Arizona Indian Tribe". Career Greene taught school in Arizona as a young woman. She was founder and first president of the Washington Woman's Club in Phoenix in 1912, and she organized the Tucson Junior Women's Club. When her husband died in 1921, she took charge of the family sheep ranch. She attended National Wool Growers Association meetings and worked with the United States Forest Service on grazing reform. In her later life, Lockett was primarily a writer and speaker. She published poems and short stories, and served a term as president of the Arizona chapter of the League of American Pen Women. She was also president of the Flagstaff Writers Club, active in the Phoenix Writers' Club, and the founder of Arizona Poetry Day and a related statewide contest. She served on the national advisory board of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Publications "To a Desert Flower" (1926) The Unwritten Literature of the Hopi (1933) "Prayer for Today" (1955) Personal life and legacy Greene married Henry Claiborne Lockett, a widowed rancher with three children, in 1905. They had two sons, Claiborne (Clay) and Robert. Her husband died in 1921, and after years of living with Parkinson's disease, she died in 1962, at the age of 82, at a rest home in Phoenix. In 1978, her son Clay Lockett established the Hattie Lockett Awards at the University of Arizona, presented annually to three undergraduates "who demonstrate great promise as poets." She was inducted into the Arizona Women's Hall of Fame 25 years after her death, in 1987. References External links A 1951 photograph of Hattie Greene Lockett, in the Colorado Plateau Digital Collections, Northern Arizona University 1879 births 1962 deaths American women writers People from Bushnell, Illinois University of Arizona alumni 20th-century archaeologists Ranchers American women educators
Chad competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Competitors The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games. Athletics Key Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only Q = Qualified for the next round q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target NR = National record N/A = Round not applicable for the event Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round Men Track Women Track Judo Men References Sources Official Olympic Reports Nations at the 1992 Summer Olympics 1992 Olym
KHCB may refer to: KHCB (AM), a radio station (1400 AM) licensed to serve League City, Texas, United States KHCB-FM, a radio station (105.7 FM) licensed to serve Houston, Texas
```go //go:build !ignore_autogenerated // +build !ignore_autogenerated /* path_to_url Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. / // Code generated by fitask. DO NOT EDIT. package scalewaytasks import ( "k8s.io/kops/upup/pkg/fi" ) // LoadBalancer var _ fi.HasLifecycle = &LoadBalancer{} // GetLifecycle returns the Lifecycle of the object, implementing fi.HasLifecycle func (o LoadBalancer) GetLifecycle() fi.Lifecycle { return o.Lifecycle } // SetLifecycle sets the Lifecycle of the object, implementing fi.SetLifecycle func (o LoadBalancer) SetLifecycle(lifecycle fi.Lifecycle) { o.Lifecycle = lifecycle } var _ fi.HasName = &LoadBalancer{} // GetName returns the Name of the object, implementing fi.HasName func (o LoadBalancer) GetName() string { return o.Name } // String is the stringer function for the task, producing readable output using fi.TaskAsString func (o LoadBalancer) String() string { return fi.CloudupTaskAsString(o) } ```
Rhodambulyx is a genus of moths in the family Sphingidae first described by Rudolf Mell in 1939. Species Rhodambulyx davidi Mell, 1939 Rhodambulyx hainanensis Brechlin, 2001 Rhodambulyx schnitzleri Cadiou, 1990 References Smerinthini Moth genera
Frank Hannyngton (25 October 1874 – 1 April 1919, in Bombay was a civil servant and amateur entomologist in India. Frank was the youngest son of John Child Hannyngton, a judge and a Resident at Madras and later Travancore and grandson of mathematician John Caulfield Hannyngton. His early education was at Trinity College, Dublin (where he was known as "Curly" and captain of the boats) and he then went to Wren's and passed the Indian Civil Service entrance in 1897. He began service in India on 30 January 1899 as an Assistant Collector and Magistrate in South Arcot (present day Tamil Nadu). His service locations included Tirunelveli, Malabar, Madras and Ooty. In 1912 he was appointed Commissioner of Coorg until 1918 when he moved to Bellary. During his time in Coorg he published a paper on the butterflies of Coorg in the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. He also collected the exuvia of a large dragonfly which was named after him as Heterogomphus hannyngtoni by F.C. Fraser in 1924. He also held the position of Postmaster General of Bengal during which time he sent collectors into the Chumbi Valley. Here he found a new Parnassius which Andrey Avinoff named after him as Parnassius hannyngtoni.(Trans. Ento. Soc. 1915, p. 351) He also made collections of the butterflies of Kumaon. He married Madeleine (Maisie), daughter of Colonel Willoughby Edward Gordon Forbes, in 1905. A member of the Bombay Natural History Society from 1908, he joined its executive committee in 1913. His father had a relationship with a Thiyya woman, and as a result his half-sister was the mother of notable Indian botanist Janaki Ammal. Publications Hannyngton, F. 1910 List of Butterflies from Kumaon. Excerpted in Peile, H.D. 1937, A Guide to Collecting Butterflies of India. Staples Press,London. Appendix C, pp. 234–238. Hannyngton, F M, 1915 Notes on Coorg butterflies with a detailed list of Hesperiidae. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc 24:578-581 Hannyngton, F., 1919 Life history notes on Coorg butterflies. J. Bombay Nat- Hist- Soc 26:371-872 scan References Hannyngton Frank 1919 deaths 1874 births Members of the Bombay Natural History Society Scientists from British India British people in colonial India
Bashkend () is a village in the Kalbajar Rayon of Azerbaijan. References Populated places in Kalbajar District
Agrianthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae described as a genus in 1836. The entire genus is endemic to Brazil. Species References Eupatorieae Asteraceae genera Endemic flora of Brazil
Mental health literacy has been defined as "knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders which aid their recognition, management and prevention. Mental health literacy includes the ability to recognize specific disorders; knowing how to seek mental health information; knowledge of risk factors and causes, of self-treatments, and of professional help available; and attitudes that promote recognition and appropriate help-seeking". The concept of mental health literacy was derived from health literacy, which aims to increase patient knowledge about physical health, illnesses, and treatments. Framework Mental health literacy has three major components: recognition, knowledge, and attitudes. A conceptual framework of mental health literacy illustrates the connections between components, and each is conceptualized as an area to target for measurement or intervention. While some researchers have focused on a single component, others have focused on multiple and/or the connection between components. For example, a researcher may focus solely on improving recognition of disorders through an education program, whereas another researcher may focus on integrating all three components into one program. Recognition Recognition can be broken down into symptom or illness recognition. Symptom recognition is the ability to detect beliefs, behaviors, and other physical manifestations of mental illness, without knowing explicitly which disorder they link to. Specific illness recognition is the ability to identify the presentation of a disorder, such as major depressive disorder. The recognition of difference between knowledge and attitudes is a crucial part of the mental health literacy framework. While some efforts have focused on promoting knowledge, other researchers have argued that changing attitudes by reducing stigma is a more prolific way of creating meaningful change in mental healthcare utilization. Overall, both approaches have benefits for improving outcomes. Knowledge Knowledge is the largest component of mental health literacy, and important topics in Mental Health include: How to get information: the networks and systems individuals use to get information about mental disorders. This may include friends, family, educators, or broader sources, such as entertainment or social media. Risk factors: what factors put individuals at greatest risk for specific mental health disorders. Risk factors can be unemployment, low income, lack of education, discrimination, and violence. Causes of mental disorders Self-treatment or self-help: what are the best individuals can do to help themselves recover without consulting with professionals, including the use of self-help books and media. Although many self- treatments are quite ineffective and even harmful due to lack of knowledge. Professional help: where to get professional help and/or what professional help is available. Attitudes Attitudes are studied in two sub-components: attitudes about mental disorders, or persons with mental disorders, and attitudes about seeking professional help or treatment. Attitudes can vary greatly by individual, and can often be difficult to measure or target with intervention. Nonetheless, a large body of research literature exists on both sub-components, though not always explicitly tied to the mental health literacy. Recent research recognizes the varying attitudes across mental health professionals towards prognosis, long-term outcomes and likelihood of discrimination as more negative than those of the public. The attitudes of mental health professionals also differ towards interventions, but this variability is usually related to professional orientation. Public outlook Surveys of the public have been carried out in a number of countries to investigate mental health literacy. These surveys demonstrate that the recognition of mental disorders is lacking and reveal negative beliefs about some standard psychiatric treatments, particularly medications. On the other hand, psychological, complementary and self-help methods are viewed much more positively. The public tends to prefer self-help and lifestyle interventions, opposed to medical, and psychopharmacological interventions. Implications surrounding public attitudes towards mental disorders include negative Stereotypes, Prejudice, or Stigma. As a result, this can influence help-seeking behavior or failure to seek treatment. In Canada, a national survey found that young adult males tend to manage their problems individually and are less likely to seek formal help. Media influence plays a huge role in perpetuating negative mindsets towards mental illness, such as prescribing menacing qualities. A recent study highlights how the majority of participants note the media as the primary source of their beliefs about mental illness being associated with violence, and how this attitude is more prevalent towards serious mental illnesses. Fear and perceptions of danger related to mental illness have increased over the past few decades, largely due to serious mental illness such as schizophrenia being associated as potentially violent and harmful to others. These beliefs and attitudes are potential barriers to seeking individual professional help, and being supportive of others. Additionally, the negative stigma against mental health may impede the ability of some to get help. When a caregiver avoids seeking mental health treatment due to fear of the stigma surrounding the label of a mental illness, it is seen as affiliate stigma.This phenomenon is exacerbated in scenarios where children who present with signs of mental illness have parents who hold negative beliefs about mental illness. Studies found that individuals that have a negative impression of mental health labels might refuse seeking treatment for themselves or their children in order to avoid mental illness label. A study in 2015 found that affiliate stigma decreases a parent's willingness to pursue mental health treatment for their children, which can lead to decreases in overall well-being for children. This same study found that some parents fear that general practitioners will judge them as bad parents if their children are diagnosed with ADHD. A case study from a supplement to the 2001 US Surgeon General’s report on mental health in America shows an example of low mental health literacy and/or fear of the stigma of mental illness: "An was a 30-year-old bilingual, Vietnamese male who was placed in involuntary psychiatric hold for psychotic disorganization. After neighbors found him screaming and smelling of urine and feces, they called the police, who escorted him to a psychiatric emergency room… His parents had a poor understanding of schizophrenia and were extremely distrustful of mental health providers. They thought that his psychosis was caused by mental weakness and poor tolerance of the recent heat wave…These misconceptions and differences in beliefs caused the parents to avoid the use of mental health services" Affiliate stigma and lack of mental health literacy can cause harm in those suffering from mental illness. Military Along with schizophrenia, PTSD is also a highly stigmatized mental disorder that is often misunderstood, especially among the military community. Studies have found that there are various barriers to treatment that prevent many veterans from seeking treatment for PTSD and other mental disorders such as concerns that others will see them as "crazy", beliefs that treatment is ineffective or is simply not worth it, and beliefs that those with mental health problems cannot be relied upon. These beliefs about mental health and mental health treatment is more prevalent in the military community due to the culture of the military that places a strong emphasis on emotional toughness, self-control and stoicism. Though these values are useful in combat scenarios, they can serve as barriers to seeking treatment and treatment adherence. Measures Researchers have measured aspects of mental health literacy in several ways. Popular methodologies include vignette studies and achievement tests. Vignette studies measure mental health literacy by providing a brief, detailed story of an individual (or individuals) with a mental health problem, and ask participants questions to identify what problem the individual is experiencing, and at times, additional questions about how the individual can help themselves. Achievement tests measure mental health literacy on a continuum, such that higher scores on a test indicate greater overall knowledge or understanding of a concept. Achievement tests can be formatted using multiple-choice, true/false, or other quantitative scales. Various scales have been created to measure the various components of mental health literacy, though not all are validated. Mental health literacy has been measured across several populations, varying in age range, culture, and profession. Most studies have focused on adult and young adult populations, though improving literacy in children has been a focus of prevention efforts. Parental label avoidance can be measured by the Self-Stigma of Seeking Help Scale (SSOSH). Family empowerment is measured by the Family Empowerment Scale (FES). Limitations Low literacy within a population is a relevant concern, since at the most basic level, mental health literacy is linked to general literacy. Without this foundation, the beneficial effects of mental health literacy are challenging for those who face difficulties with reading and writing. Increased measures to increase literacy rates must be employed to empower and encourage the self-help components of mental health literacy. Populations can be diverse, which means barriers, such as cultural and social contexts, must be addressed. Within and across cultures, social, economic and political factors profoundly influence mental health. There are numerous environmental and socioeconomic determinants of mental health and mental illness, just as there are for physical health and physical illness. Social determinants of physical health including poverty, education and social support also serve as influencers. In order to encompass mental health literacy and diverse perspectives, further research in these areas are needed. Recognizing uncommon mental disorders is another hurdle that can disrupt mental health literacy within the public. Recent research shows that most studies are limited to identifying depression, generalized anxiety, and schizophrenia. In a recent Canadian study, most participants demonstrated good mental health literacy in regards to most mental health disorders, but a poor understanding of panic disorder. An increased awareness surrounding underrepresented or more uncommon mental disorders is needed to widen public knowledge. A concluding limitation is the lack of research on child mental health literacy, as the majority of studies focus on adults and adolescents. If caregivers are not educated on recognizing and supporting mental disorders, this could create confusion and result in delayed treatment or wrongful prognosis for dependents. A child mental health literacy (CMHL) initiative could be implemented to target all adults in the general population, as well as parents, teachers, health professionals and/or children themselves. Improvement approaches A number of approaches have been tried and suggested to improve mental health literacy, many of which have evidence of effectiveness. These include: Whole of community campaigns. Examples are beyondblue and the Compass Strategy in Australia, the Defeat Depression Campaign in the United Kingdom, and the Nuremberg Alliance Against Depression in Germany. School-based interventions. These include MindMatters and Mental Illness Education in Australia, and the Mental Health & High School Curriculum Guide in Canada Individual training programs. These include mental health first aid training and training in suicide prevention skills. Initiatives that encourage empowerment and choice would also be beneficial, such as web-based self-directed therapy. Websites and books aimed at the public. There is evidence that both websites and books can improve mental health literacy. However, the quality of information on websites can sometimes be low. Rapport between mental health professionals and clients. By creating a partnership, professionals can promote competence, informed choice, and comprehensible knowledge for all levels of understanding, such as translating research findings into simpler language. Family Empowerment Children often must rely on their families in order to access mental health services leading to parents receiving an increasing amount of attention from mental health professionals in order to educate them on mental health. The status of Family Empowerment (FE) is composed of two dimensions: (a) levels of empowerment (family, knowledge, system and community) and (b) the manor that empowerment is expressed (such as attitudes, knowledge and behaviors). Studies have shown that FE is positively associated with healthy child functioning. FE also deals with an individual's belief in their ability to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments, also called self-efficacy, specifically regarding attaining knowledge of mental health. A study conducted in 2022 found that increased parent self-efficacy regarding mental health is positively correlated with child well-being outcomes. Sports Mental health literacy has also found its uses in the realm of sports. Sports social workers are promoting mental health literacy of athletes through various means. Social workers are engaging in research, education, policy development, advocating for individuals, organizing communities, and through direct practice References Mental disorders Health education
The Kalachuris of Ratnapura were a central Indian dynasty during 11th and 12th centuries. They ruled parts of present-day Chhattisgarh from their capital at Ratnapura (modern Ratanpur in Bilaspur district). They were an offshoot of the Kalachuris of Tripuri, and ruled as vassals of the parent dynasty for many years. The Ratnapura branch was established by Kalinga-raja around 1000 CE. His descendants became independent towards the end of the 11th century, and fought with their neighbours to consolidate their rule, including the Eastern Gangas. Pratapa-malla, the last confirmed descendant of Kalinga-raja, ruled in the early 13th century. No information is available about his immediate successors, but towards the end of the 14th century, the family appears to have split into two branches, with their capitals at Ratanpur and Raipur respectively. Vahara, the 15th-16th century king of Ratanpur, can be identified with Bahar Sahai, to whom the later rulers of Ratanpur trace their ancestry. The Ratanpur kingdom accepted the suzerainty of the Maratha Nagpur Kingdom in 1740, and was annexed into that kingdom after the death of its last ruler, Mohan Singh. Origin The kingdom originated as the eastern province of the Kalachuri or Chedi kingdom, which was centered in the upper Narmada River valley. According to inscriptions, the Tripuri Kalachuri king Kokalla I had 18 sons, the eldest of whom succeeded him on the throne of Tripuri. The younger ones became rulers of mandalas (feudatory governors). The Ratnapuri Kalachuris descended from one of these younger sons. The new branch was established by Kalingaraja around 1000 CE. By the eleventh century the Ratnapura branch became independent. Political history Several inscriptions and coins of the Ratnapura branch have been found, but these do not provide enough information to reconstruct the political history of the region with complete certainty. Kalinga-raja conquered the Dakshina Kosala region from the Somavamshi dynasty, and established the Ratnapura kingdom around 1000 CE. He made Tummana (near modern-day Bilaspur) his capital. He was succeeded by Kamala-raja; his grandson Ratna-deva I established Ratnapura (modern Ratanpur). The inscriptions of the next ruler Prithvideva I indicate that the Ratnapura branch continued to rule as feudatories of the Kalachuris of Tripuri. Prithvi-deva I was succeeded by his son Jajalla-deva I, who was the first powerful king of the dynasty. The Kalachuris of Ratnapura became de facto independent in his reign. In 1114 CE, Jajalla-deva I invaded the Chindaka Naga territory to the south, annexing southern parts of Kosala which were under Telugu Choda governorship. Jajalla-deva I defeated the Chindaka Naga king Somesvara and took him prisoner, only releasing him at the intervention of his mother. The next ruler, Ratnadeva II, officially declared independence from the Kalachuris of Tripuri and repulsed an invasion by Anantavarman Chodaganga, the king of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. His successor was Prithvi-deva, whose 15 inscriptions are an important source of the political and cultural history of the kingdom. Decline and split Prithvi-deva II's successor Jajalla-deva II reigned for a short and troublesome period, as attested by his Amoda, Malhar, and Sheorinarayan inscriptions. His successors included Ratnadeva III and Pratapa-malla. The political history of the dynasty after Pratapa-malla is uncertain. The Eastern Gangas and the Kalachuris appear to have involved in a long conflict for the control of the Trikalinga and Kosala regions. According to one theory, the Ganga king Anangabhima-deva III defeated Pratpamalla. This theory is based on the Chateswara Temple inscription, according to which Anganabhima's general Vishnu terrorized the king of Tummana (the old Kalachuri capital) so much that the latter "perceived Vishnu every where through out his kingdom." According to the Ananta-vasu-deva temple inscription, Anangabhima's daughter Chandrika-devi married a Haihaya prince named Paramardi-deva; this prince must have belonged to the Ratnapura family, although he is unlikely to have belonged to the main branch of that dynasty. No information is available about Pratapamalla's successors, except a vague reference in Hemadri's Vrata-khanda which suggests that a king named Jajalla may have succeeded Pratapa-malla. The next extant Kalachuri record at Ratnapura is from the reign of king Vahara, who is attested by his 1494 and 1513 CE inscriptions. His relationship to Pratapa-malla is not clear: he traces his genealogy to one Lakshmi-deva. The family appears to have split into two branches after the reign of Lakshmi-deva's son Simhana, with Vahara's ancestor, as suggested by the Raipur stone inscription of Brahmadeva and the Khalari stone inscription of Haribhramadeva. Varaha's ancestor Danghira appears to have ruled at Ratanpur, while Brahmadeva's predecessor Ramachandra appears to have ruled from Raipur. Varaha appears to have moved his capital from Ratnapura to Kosanga (Kosgain), and fought against the Pathanas (Afghans), whose identity is not clear. No records of Vahara's immediate successors are available, but local traditions mention twelve successors of Bahar Sahai, who can be identified with Vahara. According to the old deshbahis (records) preserved at Ratanpur, examined by the British civil servant J.W. Chisholm, Raja Rajsing (c. 1689-1712) belonged to a "long unbroken line of the Haihayas of Ratanpur". In 1740, the general of the Maratha Nagpur Kingdom, Bhaskar Pant invaded the kingdom and made it recognize Nagpur's suzerainty. The kingdom survived until 1758, when its last ruler Mohan Singh died and the state was annexed by its suzerain, the Maratha Nagpur Kingdom. 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The following genealogy can be reconstructed from these records: Lakshmideva Simhana Danghira Madana-brahman Rama-chandra Ratna-sena Vahara (attested by 1494 and 1513 CE inscriptions) No records of Vahara's immediate successors are available. However, according to local traditions, the later rulers of Ratanpur descended from Bahar Sahai, who can be identified with Vahara. The last of these rulers were Raja Raj Singh (c. 1689-1712) and Mohan Singh (c. 1745-1758). Geography The Ratnapura Kalachuri kingdom was located east of the main routes between northern and southern India, and thus was unaffected by the Muslim invasions of the 13th-16th centuries. The kingdom enjoyed 700 years of peaceful existence due to its borders being protected by precipitous mountain ranges on almost all sides. Legacy According to a popular theory, the old Kalachuri kingdom consisted of thirty-six garhs or feudal territories, and hence, the region of Chhattisgarh was named after the number of forts it had. However, most historians disagree with this theory as 36 forts have not been found and identified. Another view, more popular with experts and historians, is that "Chhattisgarh" is the corrupted form of "Chedisgarh" meaning "Kingdom of the Chedis". The Kalachuris of Ratnapura are better known as the "Haihayavanshis" (of the Haihaiya family) in Chhattisgarh and in British documents. The kingdom was named "Mahakoshal" by its rulers to make to make their kingdom sound more dignified and their sovereignty seem more pronounced. This was also done to distinguish it from North Kosala, its better known namesake and a region located in North India. Coinage The Kalachuri rulers of Ratnapura issued gold, silver and copper coins, which bear the issuer's name in Nagari script. The coins feature four types of design: Gaja-shardula: Depicts a fight between a lion and an elephant. This design occurs on all their gold coins, and some copper coins. Hanumana: Depicts Hanuman in various poses, such as flying, crushing a demon (while sitting or standing), holding a trishula, or holding a flag. Only copper coins feature this design. Lion: Depicts a lion, sometimes with a human head. Featured on copper and silver coins. Dagger: Features a dagger on copper coins. Hoards of their coins have been found at following places: Sanasari (or Sonsari) 36 gold coins of Jajjaladeva 96 gold coins of Ratnadeva 459 gold coins of Prithvideva Sarangarh 26 gold coins of Jajjaladeva 29 gold coins of Ratnadeva 1 gold coin of Prithvideva Bhagaund 12 gold coins of Prithvideva Dadal-Seoni 136 gold coins of Jajjaladeva, Ratnadeva and Prithvideva Bachchhanda 9 gold coins, plus some other conins Ratanpur 10 gold coins of Ratnadeva Sonpur and Baidyanatha 11 gold coins of Jajjaladeva 9 gold coins of Ratnadeva 5 gold coins of Prithvideva 3 silver coins of Prithvideva were discovered from the Mahanadi riverbed near Balpur. Thousands of copper coins issued by them have also been discovered, including a hoard of 3900 copper coins at Dhanpur in Bilaspur district. Inscriptions The inscriptions of the Ratnapura Kalachuri rulers have been discovered at several places in present-day Chhattisgarh: Prithvideva I: Amora (or Amoda), Lapha, Raipur Jajalladeva I: Pali, Ratanpur Ratandeva II: Akaltara, Paragaon, Shivrinarayan (or Sheorinarayan), Sarkhon (or Sarkho) Prithvideva II: Dahkoni (or Daikoni), Rajim, Bilaigarh, Koni, Amora, Ghotia, Jajalladeva II: Amora, Malhar (or Mallar), Shivrinarayan Ratnadeva III: Kharod, Pasid Pratapamalla: Pendrawan (or Pendrabandh) and Bilaigarh See also Mahamaya Temple in Ratanpur, said to be built by the Kalachuri king Ratnadeva References Bibliography Dynasties of India Empires and kingdoms of India History of Chhattisgarh Medieval India
Charles Garnier may refer to: Charles Garnier (missionary) (1606–1649), Jesuit missionary, martyred in Canada in 1649 Charles Garnier (architect) (1825–1898), French architect Charles Garnier (rower) (1887–1963), French Olympic rower See also Charlie Garner (born 1972), American football player
Kremenki () or Kremyonki () is the name of several inhabited localities in Russia. Urban localities Kremyonki, Kaluga Oblast, a town in Zhukovsky District of Kaluga Oblast Rural localities Kremenki, Dalnekonstantinovsky District, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, a village in Nizhegorodsky Selsoviet of Dalnekonstantinovsky District of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Kremenki, Diveyevsky District, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, a selo in Diveyevsky Selsoviet of Diveyevsky District of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Kremenki, Lyskovsky District, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, a village in Barminsky Selsoviet of Lyskovsky District of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Kremenki, Ulyanovsk Oblast, a selo in Pribrezhnensky Rural Okrug of Staromaynsky District of Ulyanovsk Oblast
The 1915 Limerick Senior Hurling Championship was the 23rd staging of the Limerick Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Limerick County Board in 1887. Claughaun were the defending champions. Claughaun won the championship after being granted a walkover by Fedamore in the final. It was their second championship title overall and their second championship title in succession. Results Final References Limerick Senior Hurling Championship Limerick Senior Hurling Championship
Trichohyllisia strandi is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Breuning in 1942. References Agapanthiini Beetles described in 1942
Bobo is the title character of an eponym Italian comic strip created in 1979 by Sergio Staino. It was referred as a symbol of a whole generation. The first comic strip of Bobo was created October 10, 1979 and was published in Linus in December of the same year. The comics later appeared in a large number of magazines and newspapers, including L'Unità, Il Corriere della Sera, Il Venerdì di Repubblica, Il Messaggero, L'espresso, Panorama, Cuore, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni. The comic strip is pretty autobiographical, and the title character, a middle-aged former Communist average man struggling with family, politics and hobbies, is a self-portrait of the same author. The same Staino starred in a live-action transposition of the comics, hosted in a segment of the television variety Drive In, in the 1984/1985 season. References Italian comics titles Italian comic strips 1979 comics debuts Italian comics characters Humor comics Satirical comics Fictional Italian people Comics characters introduced in 1979
Nenad Čanak (, ; born 2 November 1959) is a Serbian politician. He is the co-founder and former leader of the centre-left League of Social Democrats of Vojvodina. He was the President of the Assembly of Vojvodina from 2000 to 2004, and until 2020 he was a member of the National Assembly of Serbia. Early life Čanak was born in Pančevo, in the autonomous province of Vojvodina, PR Serbia, FPR Yugoslavia (now Serbia). His paternal ancestors were colonists from Zrmanja, Gračac in Lika (in modern Croatia). He was raised in a family of teachers, and went to the general and musical high school (flute) in Novi Sad, graduated from the University of Novi Sad Faculty of Economics at Subotica and after that specialized in marketing and computer networks at the Executive Training Center in Brdo pri Kranju in 1989. Political career Čanak is the co-founder and leader of the League of Social Democrats of Vojvodina (LSV, est. 1990). In October 1991, he was forcibly mobilized during the War in Croatia and sent to the front in Ilok. At the start of the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, he requested to be mobilized but was turned down. He was also the President of the Assembly of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina from 2000 to 2004. From 2004 until 2020 he was a member of the National Assembly. In Spring 2009 he took part in regional edition of Big Brother reality show, Veliki Brat VIP All Stars. In September 2022, Čanak announced that he would step down as president of LSV at the party conference in November 2022. Policies The LSV actively seeks the decentralization of Serbia with a higher autonomy for Vojvodina. He was once quoted as saying: "We want a Vojvodina in which there will be order, civility and prosperity". Personal life Nenad Čanak was married to Marija Vasić until their divorce in 2001. They have a son together, born in 1999. References 1959 births Living people Presidents of the Assembly of Vojvodina Politicians from Pančevo Serbian soldiers Serbian atheists Candidates for President of Serbia League of Social Democrats of Vojvodina politicians University of Novi Sad alumni Military personnel of the Croatian War of Independence Members of the National Assembly (Serbia) Vojvodina autonomists
Leptomorphus is a genus of fungus gnats in the family Mycetophilidae. There are about 8 described species in Leptomorphus. Species L. africanus Matile, 1977 L. aliciae Matile, 1977 L. alienus Papp & Sevcik, 2011 L. ascutellatus Papp & Sevcik, 2011 L. baramensis Papp & Sevcik, 2011 L. bifasciatus (Say, 1824) L. carnevalei Matile, 1977 L. couturieri Matile, 1997 L. crosskeyi Matile, 1997 L. elegans Matile, 1997 L. gracilis Matile, 1977 L. grjebinei Matile, 1977 L. gunungmuluensis Papp & Sevcik, 2011 L. gurneyi Shaw, 1947 L. hyalinus Coquillett, 1901 L. lepidus Matile, 1997 L. longipes Papp & Sevcik, 2011 L. magnificus (Johannsen, 1910) L. matilei Papp & Sevcik, 2011 L. medleri Matile, 1977 L. nebulosus (Walker, 1848) L. papua Papp & Sevcik, 2011 L. subcaeruleus (Coquillett, 1901) L. utarensis Papp & Sevcik, 2011 L. walkeri Curtis, 1831 L. ypsilon Johannsen, 1912 References Further reading External links Diptera.info NCBI Taxonomy Browser, Leptomorphus Mycetophilidae Sciaroidea genera
The orange-breasted laughingthrush (Garrulax annamensis) is a passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae. Until recently it was regarded as a subspecies of the spot-breasted laughingthrush (S. merulina) but has now been split as a separate species. The two have traditionally been placed in the genus Garrulax. It is a medium-sized bird with a strong bill and legs and a fairly long tail. It is 24–25 cm long with a bill length of 25–27 mm, a wing length of 83–92 mm and a tail length of 88–100 mm. It is mostly plain brown apart from an orange stripe over the eye, a black throat and an orange breast with black streaks. It has a loud, melodious song. The spot-breasted laughingthrush is similar but has a pale throat and breast with dark spots and a pale stripe above the eye. It is endemic to Vietnam where it occurs in the Da Lat Plateau in southern Annam. It inhabits montane forest between 915 and 1510 m above sea-level and can survive in degraded habitats such as secondary forest and cultivated land close to forested areas. It is most often seen in pairs. Although it only has a small range, it appears to be tolerant of habitat degradation and is classed as Least Concern by BirdLife International. References BirdLife International (2008) Species factsheet: Garrulax annamensis. Retrieved 31 October 2008. Collar, N. J. (2006) A partial revision of the Asian babblers (Timaliidae), Forktail, 22: 85-112. Robson, Craig (2002) A Field Guide to the Birds of South-east Asia, New Holland, London. External links Oriental Bird Images: orange-breasted laughingthrush Xenocanto: orange-breasted laughingthrush, recordings of song and call Laughingthrushes Garrulax Birds of Vietnam Endemic birds of Vietnam Birds described in 1919
Kang Sun-woo (; born 2 June 1978) is a South Korean politician. She earned her Bachelor's in English education and master's degree in consumer studies and human development from Ewha Womans University. She received her doctorate degree in human development and family studies from University of Wisconsin–Madison where she worked as an instructor from 2010 to 2012. She continued to teach as an assistant professor at South Dakota State University from 2012 to 2016. In 2016 she joined the Democratic Party and ran for 2016 general election as the number 29 on the list for proportional representation. From 2016 to 2017 she worked as a standing deputy spokesperson of her party. She worked at then-candidate Moon Jae-in's presidential campaign in 2017. She also participated in various policy advisory instruments of Moon government such as National Education Council, National Unification Advisory Council and Presidential Committee for Balanced National Development. In 2020 she earned the party nomination for Gangseo district for the 21st general election defeating the incumbent parliamentarian Geum Tae-sub by a significant margin. In the election, she defeated the former parliamentarian and diplomat Ku Sang-chan from the main opposition party. In August 2020, the newly elected leader of her party, Lee Nak-yon, appointed her as one of three standing spokesperson of the party. Electoral history References 1978 births Living people People from Daegu Ewha Womans University alumni University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Education alumni South Dakota State University faculty South Korean women academics 21st-century South Korean women politicians 21st-century South Korean politicians Members of the National Assembly (South Korea) Democratic Party of Korea politicians Female members of the National Assembly (South Korea)
Gazzoli is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include: Chiara Gazzoli (born 1978), Italian footballer Massimo Gazzoli (born 1975), Italian footballer Michele Gazzoli (born 1999), Italian cyclist Italian-language surnames
Professor Peter Damian Richardson FCGI, FRS (born 1935) was a British biomedical engineer and academic. He studied at Imperial College London, on a scholarship awarded to him at the age of 16. He was appointed Professor of Engineering and Physiology at Brown University in 1984, becoming Emeritus upon retirement. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1986, and was awarded a Humboldt Prize in 1976, and the Ernst Jung Prize in Medicine in 1986. References External links Psychoanalysis Book Inspired By The Science Work Of Dr. Peter Damian Richardson Psychoanalysis Treatise Referring To The Work Of Dr. Peter Damian Richardson 1935 births 2020 deaths Fellows of The City and Guilds of London Institute Fellows of the Royal Society Brown University faculty Alumni of Imperial College London People from West Wickham Burials at Swan Point Cemetery
The 52 members of the Parliament of Vanuatu from 1998 to 2002 were elected on 6 March 1998. List of members References 1998
Rac1, also known as Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1, is a protein found in human cells. It is encoded by the RAC1 gene. This gene can produce a variety of alternatively spliced versions of the Rac1 protein, which appear to carry out different functions. Function Rac1 is a small (~21 kDa) signalling G protein (more specifically a GTPase), and is a member of the Rac subfamily of the family Rho family of GTPases. Members of this superfamily appear to regulate a diverse array of cellular events, including the control of GLUT4 translocation to glucose uptake, cell growth, cytoskeletal reorganization, antimicrobial cytotoxicity, and the activation of protein kinases. Rac1 is a pleiotropic regulator of many cellular processes, including the cell cycle, cell-cell adhesion, motility (through the actin network), and of epithelial differentiation (proposed to be necessary for maintaining epidermal stem cells). Role in cancer Along with other subfamily of Rac and Rho proteins, they exert an important regulatory role specifically in cell motility and cell growth. Rac1 has ubiquitous tissue expression, and drives cell motility by formation of lamellipodia. In order for cancer cells to grow and invade local and distant tissues, deregulation of cell motility is one of the hallmark events in cancer cell invasion and metastasis. Overexpression of a constitutively active Rac1 V12 in mice caused a tumour that is phenotypically indistinguishable from human Kaposi's sarcoma. Activating or gain-of-function mutations of Rac1 are shown to play active roles in promoting mesenchymal-type of cell movement assisted by NEDD9 and DOCK3 protein complex. Such abnormal cell motility may result in epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) – a driving mechanism for tumour metastasis as well as drug-resistant tumour relapse. Role in glucose transport Rac1 is expressed in significant amounts in insulin sensitive tissues, such as adipose tissue and skeletal muscle. Here Rac1 regulated the translocation of glucose transporting GLUT4 vesicles from intracellular compartments to the plasma membrane. In response to insulin, this allows for blood glucose to enter the cell to lower blood glucose. In conditions of obesity and type 2 diabetes, Rac1 signalling in skeletal muscle is dysfunctional, suggesting that Rac1 contributes to the progression of the disease. Rac1 protein is also necessary for glucose uptake in skeletal muscle activated by exercise and muscle stretching Clinical significance Activating mutations in Rac1 have been recently discovered in large-scale genomic studies involving melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer. As a result, Rac1 is considered a therapeutic target for many of these diseases. A few recent studies have also exploited targeted therapy to suppress tumour growth by pharmacological inhibition of Rac1 activity in metastatic melanoma and liver cancer as well as in human breast cancer. For example, Rac1-dependent pathway inhibition resulted in the reversal of tumour cell phenotypes, suggesting Rac1 as a predictive marker and therapeutic target for trastuzumab-resistant breast cancer. However, given Rac1's role in glucose transport, drugs that inhibit Rac1 could potentially be harmful to glucose homeostasis. Dominant negative or constitutively active germline RAC1 mutations cause diverse phenotypes that have been grouped together as Mental Retardation Type 48. Most mutations cause microcephaly while some specific changes appear to result in macrocephaly. Interactions RAC1 has been shown to interact with: ARFIP2, ARHGDIA, BAIAP2, FHOD1, FMNL1, IQGAP1, IQGAP2, Myd88, DMPK, NCKAP1, PAK1, PAK3, PARD6A, PARD6B, RICS STAT3, and TIAM1. References Further reading External links RAC1 Info with links in the Cell Migration Gateway
John Dallat (24 March 1947 – 5 May 2020) was an Irish politician in the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) who represented East Londonderry in the Northern Ireland Assembly from 1998 to 2016, and then from 2017 until his death in 2020. Education He attended Coleraine College of Further Education, the North West College of Further and Higher Education, the University of Ulster and University College, Galway before becoming a business studies instructor. Career Dallat joined the Social Democratic and Labour Party and was elected to Coleraine Borough Council in 1977. From 2001–02, he was the first Irish nationalist Mayor of Coleraine. In 1996 he was an unsuccessful candidate in the Northern Ireland Forum election in East Londonderry. Dallat was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly for East Londonderry in 1998 and held his seat in 2003. At the 2001 and 2005 UK general elections, he unsuccessfully contested the Westminster seat of East Londonderry. He had been vocal in his opposition of the Coleraine loyalist who was convicted of the Greysteel massacre, Torrens Knight, being released from prison. Knight who was freed under the terms of the Good Friday agreement. On 14 September 2010, he shared a debate with the NF publicity officer, Tom Linden, on BBC Radio Foyle about the support for the NF in Coleraine. Dallat expressed his disgust and was then criticised by Linden for being a member of a sectarian party, which allowed Dallat to air his views, which resulted in the NF Coleraine organiser, Mark Brown, "thanking" Dallat for helping the NF double its support in Coleraine through enquiries and membership. A member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Dallat commented that Conor Murphy had scheduled the 2016 opening of the Dungiven by-pass to coincide with the centenary of the Easter Rising, to which Sinn Féin councillor Paddy Butcher said: "Attacking Sinn Féin minister Conor Murphy, Mr. Dallat cautioned the residents of Dungiven to 'hope the Dungiven bypass is less of an aspiration and more something they (Sinn Féin) are actually capable of delivering'". After a short retirement, Dallat retained the SDLP seat in East Londonderry in the 2017 Assembly elections. Death Dallat died on 5 May 2020 at the age of 73. References External links John Dallat profile, niassembly.gov.uk; accessed 4 March 2017. 1947 births 2020 deaths Alumni of the University of Galway Alumni of Ulster University Northern Ireland MLAs 1998–2003 Northern Ireland MLAs 2003–2007 Northern Ireland MLAs 2007–2011 Northern Ireland MLAs 2011–2016 People from County Antrim Social Democratic and Labour Party MLAs Northern Ireland MLAs 2017–2022 Social Democratic and Labour Party councillors Members of Coleraine Borough Council Mayors of Coleraine People from Rasharkin
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This is a list of typefaces used for signage in public areas, such as roads and airports: See also Typefaces used on North American traffic signs Road signs in Australia Road signs in Belgium Road signs in Thailand References External links Download of fonts used on roadsigns Government typefaces Technology-related lists Public Signage Typefaces
Petar Georgiev (, born 7 May 1959) is a Bulgarian former swimmer. He competed in two events at the 1976 Summer Olympics. References 1959 births Living people Bulgarian male swimmers Olympic swimmers for Bulgaria Swimmers at the 1976 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) 20th-century Bulgarian people 21st-century Bulgarian people
View of Haarlem with Bleaching Fields (c. 1670–1675) is an oil on canvas painting by Dutch landscape painter Jacob van Ruisdael. It is an example of Dutch Golden Age painting and Haarlempjes, a specific style of Dutch landscape painting that focuses on views of Haarlem.View of Haarlem with Bleaching Fields is now in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich. This painting demonstrates several critical characteristics of 17th-century Dutch landscape painting, including a low horizon line, expressions of Dutch pride of place, and disguised religious symbolism. Through this work, Ruisdael expresses his pride as not only a Dutch citizen but also a citizen of Haarlem. Painted shortly after the end of the Eighty Years' War and the independence of the Dutch Republic, View of Haarlem with Bleaching Fields, and many other Dutch Golden Age paintings, united the newly formed nation under depictions of pride in their land and the prosperity of their country. Ruisdael went on to paint many similar views of Haarlem and its bleaching fields. Even after his death, these views would continue to be painted by his followers and inspire future generations of landscape painters. Composition On the left side of the foreground of the painting, there are two small row boats navigating across a small marsh. The right half of the foreground contains bleaching fields, cottages, and small figures hard at work in the linen bleaching process. The horizon line is relatively low, allowing the cloud-filled sky to dominate roughly two-thirds of the canvas; the base of the skyline is dotted with windmills surrounding the town of Haarlem and the Church of St. Bravo, also known as Grote Kerk. The low horizon line in View of Haarlem with Bleaching Fields is one of the key features of Dutch landscape paintings during the seventeenth century, emphasizing the heavens. The billowing clouds dominating the scene create patches of sunlight shining down on the land below; this was a carefully calculated move on Ruisdael's part. Through these patches of sunlight, Ruisdael places emphasis on the bleaching fields, a leading source of Haarlem's economic well-being at the time, and directs our eye across the canvas all the way back to the towering Church of St. Bravo. Although it has not been confirmed, some art historians believe that the owner of this linen-bleaching ground may have commissioned this painting . Historical context Although landscape painting had been a longstanding practice prior to the seventeenth century, the sudden rise in the popularity of pleasant countryside views was likely a welcome subject after the iconoclasm of the sixteenth century, also known as Beeldenstorm, which prohibited idolatry and religious imagery from being depicted. In the seventeenth century, Haarlem was internationally well known for its linen-bleaching industry. By deliberately depicting the linen-bleaching fields on the outskirts of Haarlem within the foreground of this work, and his other Haarlempjes (meaning "little views of Haarlem"), Ruisdael immortalizes the linen-bleaching industry, the economic prosperity experienced by Haarlem at this time, and expresses his pride as a Dutch citizen and a native of Haarlem. As a result of the economic prosperity in the area at this time, citizens of Haarlem were able to purchase Haarlempjes for themselves, which created a market for more to be made and expressed their pride in being citizens of Haarlem. Although landscape paintings were popular in seventeenth-century Dutch art, the depiction of a specific industry and its connection with a particular place was relatively rare at the time. Ruisdael was the one to popularize the painting of such landscape views of Haarlem, including the industry that the town was known for. Followers of Ruisdael, including Jan Vermeer van Haarlem and Jan van Kessel, were influenced by Ruisdael's landscapes surrounding Haarlem and went on to emulate this style in their depictions of the Haarlem landscape. Linen-bleaching in Haarlem The success of the linen-bleaching industry in Haarlem had reached its climax at the time that Ruisdael painted this work. There were other linen-bleaching centers in the Netherlands; however, none of these locations were endowed with the perfect mixture of natural resources that Haarlem had. During the seventeenth century, linen bleached in Haarlem was highly sought after and quite expensive; this was the cause of the economic prosperity in Haarlem and the wealth of Haarlem linen merchants. All linen bleached in Haarlem received the name toiles de Hollande, or "Haarlemmer Bleek," which means Haarlem bleach. Regardless of where the linen was woven, if it was bleached in Haarlem it was called toiles de Hollande. Dutch pride In the wake of the Eighty Years' War, a new nation was born: the Dutch Republic. Expressions of Dutch pride of place in prints and paintings were crucial in cultivating a sense of nationalism and cultural identity in this young nation. Its inhabitants were eager to depict the prosperity of their newly independent country. Art Historian H. Perry Chapman argues that landscape paintings with views of Haarlem with its bleaching fields were inspired by a series of landscape prints featuring Haarlem's bleaching fields, titled Pleasant Places Around Haarlem, done years earlier by printmaker Claes Jansz Visscher the Younger during the Twelve Years' Truce, a time during which the Northern Netherlands first tasted independence from Spain and struggled to begin to unite into what would eventually become the Dutch Republic. It is during the Truce that a sub-genre of Dutch landscape painting appears, one that exalts the rural lands of the Netherlands and the livelihoods of the people that inhabit it; Chapman asserts that these prints inspired Dutch Golden Age landscape paintings celebrating rural life. In addition to the expression of Dutch, and more specifically local Haarlem, pride through the prominent depiction of linen-bleaching fields just outside of the town, there is another much less prominently displayed expression of Dutch pride within this work: the windmills. Specifically the polder mill is responsible for much of the economic prosperity experienced in the Netherlands at this time. Much of the Netherlands is Lowlands, resulting in many marshes and pools of stagnant water, which can be seen in the lefthand corner of this work. The polder mill was used to pump water out of the Dutch landscape and create more land that could then be used for farming or even linen-bleaching. The windmills dotting the skyline of View of Haarlem with Bleaching Fields are symbols of the Dutch land reclamation effort occurring when this was painted, a popular theme in Dutch landscape paintings of the seventeenth century. Without the use of the windmill for both land reclamation and energy production, the Dutch economy would not have reached the heights it did. As a reminder of the land reclamation effort, this is also an expression of Dutch pride because the adaptation of the windmill in order to battle nature for the Lowlands was a tremendous technological feat of the Dutch, and ended up becoming their most significant contribution to the history of technology. Symbolism There is a greater significance to Ruisdael's depiction of Haarlem beyond being merely an expression of pride in Haarlem's linen-bleaching industry. Art historian Wilfred Wiegand has proposed that there was already a precedent for using linen as a symbol to express purity. In his explanation of this theory, he uses an early 18th-century emblem of a watering can wetting linen that includes a brief biblical passage below. The passage describes the biblical story of Joseph of Arimathea wrapping the body of Jesus Christ within a linen sheet. Wiegand also uses other Biblical passages in to support this view: according to Revelation 19:8, "[...] for the marriage of the Lamb is come and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arranged in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints [...]" Thusly, a popular symbolic interpretation of this work is that it expresses the purity of the soul and the purity of Haarlem as a town. Other versions This scene is very similar to other panorama paintings Ruisdael made in this period, often referred to as "Haarlempjes" or "Haerlempjes," meaning little views of Haarlem. Ruisdael did not date any of his Haarlempjes. Legacy Followers of Ruisdael, such as Jan Vermeer van Haarlem, continued to depict panoramic views of Haarlem and even reproduced many of Ruisdael's own Haerlempjes. After moving to Amsterdam, Ruisdael continued to paint these "little views of Haarlem." These Ruisdael Haerlempjes often served as inspiration for later painters of landscape, such as Jacob Maris of the Hague School. In popular culture In his 1995 book The Rings of Saturn, W.G. Sebald describes and discusses the painting in detail in an anecdote about his visit to the Mauritshuis. See also List of paintings by Jacob van Ruisdael References Notes Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, "Jacob van Ruisdael, View of Haarlem with Bleaching Grounds," in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, accessed March 29, 2023, https://smarthistory.org/ruisdael-view-of-haarlem/. Chapman, H. Perry (2000). "Propagandist Prints, Reaffirming Paintings: Art and Community during the Twelve Years' Truce". In Wheelock, Arthur K. (ed.). The Public and Private in Dutch Culture of the Golden Age. Newark: London: University of Delaware Press. pp. 43–63. "Jacob van Ruisdael View of Haarlem with Bleaching Grounds". www.mauritshuis.nl. Retrieved 2023-02-23. Kettering, Alison McNeil (2007). "Landscape with Sails: The Windmill in Netherlandish Prints". Simiolus. 33 (1/2): 67–80 – via JSTOR. Kleiner, Fred S. "The Baroque in Northern Europe." In Gardner's Art Through The Ages Book D: Renaissance and Baroque. Cengage Learning, 746. Leeflang, Huigen. “Dutch Landscape: The Urban View: Haarlem and Its Environs in Literature and Art, 15th-17th Century.” Nederlands Kunsthistorisch Jaarboek (NKJ) / Netherlands Yearbook for History of Art 48 (1997): 52–115. Stone-Ferrier, Linda. “Views of Haarlem: A Reconsideration of Ruisdael and Rembrandt.” The Art Bulletin (New York, N.Y.) 67, no. 3 (1985): 417–36. Volume IV translated from the German original. A catalogue raisonné of the works of the most eminent Dutch painters of the seventeenth century based on the work of John Smith. Translation in English and edited by Edward G. Hawke and assisted by Kurt Freise by Hofstede de Groot, Cornelis, 1863-1930; Smith, John, dealer in pictures, London, 1912 View of Haarlem with bleaching field in the foreground, ca.1670-1675 in the RKD 1670s paintings Paintings by Jacob van Ruisdael Paintings in the Kunsthaus Zürich Churches in art Water in art Haarlem in art Landscape paintings
The Fraternal Hall Building is a historic building in Palo Alto, California. It was built in 1898 for the Fraternal Hall Association. The founding members included Knights of Pythias and Freemasons. The association sold the building in 1925, and the second floor was home to the Elks Club. The building was designed in the Renaissance architectural style. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 15, 1990. References Buildings and structures completed in 1898 Clubhouses on the National Register of Historic Places in California National Register of Historic Places in Santa Clara County, California Renaissance Revival architecture in California
Mycocitrus is a genus of fungi in the family Bionectriaceae. Species As accepted by Species Fungorum; Mycocitrus aurantium Mycocitrus phyllostachydis Former species; M. hypocrellicola = Nectriopsis hypocrellicola, Bionectriaceae References Sordariomycetes genera Bionectriaceae
Proposition 30 is a California ballot proposition that appeared in the general election on November 8, 2022. The measure was defeated. The initiative would have raised taxes on the wealthy to fund wildfire management and electric vehicle (and ZEV) incentives and infrastructure. A "yes" vote supported the tax increase on income above $2 million; a "no" vote supported maintaining the current tax rate for people of this income. Proposal The initiative would have raised taxes by 1.75% on annual personal income in excess of $2 million and directed 45% of the revenue to incentives, 35% to charging stations, and 20% to wildfire prevention. The tax revenue the proposal would have generated was estimated to be between $3 and $4.5 billion annually. The tax would have sunset in 2043, or after California achieved a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 80% below 1990 levels, whichever was earlier. Wildfires and gas combustion contribute to air pollution and release greenhouse gases, so these measures could have improved air quality and contributed to climate mitigation. It would have combated wildfires by increasing the budget for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection by up to $1 billion annually. Support and opposition The campaign for Proposition 30 was mostly funded by the rideshare company Lyft, which could have used the incentives to facilitate compliance with the state's electric vehicle requirements. Specifically, ride-hailing companies are required by the state to log 90 percent of their miles in electric vehicles by 2030, and the proposition could have increased the number of drivers with electric vehicles. By April 2022, Lyft had already spent $8 million in support of the proposition. It was also supported by the California Democratic Party, California Environmental Voters, the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California, and the California State Association of Electrical Workers. It was supported by Representatives Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee, and mayors Sam Liccardo and Libby Schaaf. Environmental and transportation experts arguef that Proposition 30 is necessary because the state's prior investments in electrification were insufficient. The proposition was opposed by the California Republican Party, the California Teachers Association, the California Chamber of Commerce, and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. Governor Gavin Newsom also criticized Lyft, saying that the proposition was "a cynical scheme devised by a single corporation to funnel state income tax revenue to their company", noting that the state had already committed $10 billion for electric vehicles and their infrastructure. The campaign against Proposition 30 also produced a TV ad featuring Newsom, where he argued that the initiative was "a trojan horse that puts corporate welfare above the fiscal welfare of our entire state". The biggest donors to the opposition campaign were hedge fund manager William S. Fisher and billionaire Michael Moritz, and investment firm founder Mark Heising. Environmental policy experts such as Bill Magavern of the Coalition for Clean Air refuted the governor's claims, clarifying that nothing in the measure directed money specifically to Lyft. “It doesn’t take money from any other purpose. This is money that otherwise would just be in the pockets of really rich people,” he said. “And I think when you’re talking about motives, you got to look who’s funding the governor’s attack: really rich people.” For this reason, Joe Garofoli of the San Francisco Chronicle alleged that Newsom opposed the measure to further his presidential ambitions. The measure's ultimate failure was widely attributed to Newsom's opposition. Polling Notes References Climate change adaptation Emissions reduction Electric vehicles in California Wildfires in California 2022 California ballot propositions
Apokoronas () is a municipality and a former province (επαρχία) in the Chania regional unit, north-west Crete, Greece. It is situated on the north coast of Crete, to the east of Chania itself. The seat of the municipality is the village Vryses. The municipality has an area of . Geography Apokoronas extends from the foothills of the White Mountains north to the coast, in a wide plain with rolling hills. To the east, Cape Drapanon rises above the plain and extends out into the Sea of Crete. The area is very green and fertile, unusual for rocky Crete. The Kiliaris river, known in antiquity as 'Pyknos', runs through the region. Robert Pashley suggested that the name 'Apokoronas' came from the ancient city of Ippokoronas or Ippokoronion, also cited by Strabo. This city may have been located near modern Nipos, or on the site of the Venetian fortress, Castel Apicorono, on an outcrop between Kalyves and Almyrida. The major towns of Apokoronas are Vamos, Armenoi and Vryses, with police, municipal and utility offices as well as taverns and large churches; Kalyves, Almyrida and Georgioupoli are the largest beach resorts. Tourism and agriculture are the major local industries, with much construction and quarrying to satisfy the demands of many foreigners eager to buy or rent properties in what used to be beautiful and traditional villages. Gavalohori is among the more popular villages for foreign buyers, with a large amount of often low-quality building taking place. Many residents or workers in Chania also have homes in the area. Apokoronas was the location of much of the filming of the movie Zorba the Greek. Municipality The municipality Apokoronas was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 6 former municipalities, that became municipal units: Armenoi Asi Gonia Fres Georgioupoli Kryonerida Vamos Province The province of Apokoronas () was one of the provinces of Chania Prefecture. It covered the same area as the current municipality. It was abolished in 2006. References Populated places in Chania (regional unit) Municipalities of Crete Provinces of Greece
Tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) is a group of rare, typically non-malignant tumors of the joints. TGCT tumors often develop from the lining of joints (also known as synovial tissue). Common symptoms of TGCT include swelling, pain, stiffness and reduced mobility in the affected joint or limb. This group of tumors can be divided into different subsets according to their site, growth pattern, and prognosis. Localized TGCT is sometimes referred to as giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath; diffuse TGCT is also called pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS). Classification Classification for TGCT encompasses two subtypes that can be divided according to site – within a joint (intra-articular) or outside of the joint (extra-articular) – and growth pattern (localized or diffuse) of the tumor(s). Localized and diffuse subsets of TGCT differ in their prognosis, clinical presentation, and biological behavior, but share a similar manner of disease development. Localized TGCT Localized TGCT is sometimes referred to as localized pigmented villonodular synovitis (L-PVNS), giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath (GCT-TS), nodular tenosynovitis, localized nodular tenosynovitis, and L-TGCT. The localized form of TGCT is more common. Localized TGCT tumors are typically 0.5 cm-4 cm), develop over years, are benign and non-destructive to the surrounding tissue, and may reoccur in the affected area. The most common symptom is painless swelling. Localized TGCT most often occurs in fingers, but can also occur in other joints. Diffuse TGCT Diffuse TGCT is sometimes referred to as pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS), conventional PVNS, and D-TGCT. Diffuse TGCT occurs less frequently and is locally aggressive (in some cases, tumors may infiltrate surrounding soft tissue). It most commonly affects people under 40 years old, though the age of occurrence varies. Diffuse TGCT may occur inside a joint (intra-articular) or outside of a joint (extra-articular). Intra-articular tumors typically occur in the knee (approximately 75% of cases) and hip (approximately 15% of cases). Extra-articular tumors are usually found in the knee, thigh, and foot. Symptoms include swelling, pain, sensitivity, and/or limited range of motion. The rate of reoccurrence is estimated to be 18-46% for intra-articular tumors and 33-50% for extra-articular tumors. Complications Diffuse TGCT is locally aggressive and can spread to surrounding tissues, causing bone erosion and tissue damage. If not treated early, it can spread to areas outside the joint, extra-articular, and potentially cause permanent loss of range as well as intense pain. Mechanism TGCT tumors grow due to genetic overexpression of colony stimulating factor 1. This causes colony-stimulating factor-1 receptor (CSF1R) cells to accumulate in the joint tissue. Diagnosis TGCT can be diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), by biopsy, or during surgery. The disorder is difficult to identify and is often not diagnosed for years due to nonspecific symptoms or a general paucity of symptoms. TGCT cases are often misdiagnosed as osteoarthritis, localized trauma, sports injuries, xanthomas, or other conditions. One study of 122 diffuse TGCT patients found that the average delay in diagnosis was 2.9 years. Treatment Surgery has been the most common form of treatment for both localized and diffuse TGCT. After surgery, patients may receive physical therapy in order to help rehabilitate affected joints. However, recurrence of TGCT after surgery is common, with a higher rate of recurrence for diffuse TGCT than for localized TGCT. In cases of recurrent or resistant disease, multiple surgeries, total joint arthroplasties, or amputation may be required. A multidisciplinary approach, supplementing surgery with radiotherapy or other treatments, can also improve outcomes in cases of recurrent TGCT. In the late 2010s, treatment with CSF1R inhibitors emerged as an option that may help improve functionality for patients with recurrent TGCT or TGCT that is not easily managed by surgery.An oral CSF-1R inhibitor pexidartinib is approved in the US and only available through a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program, and two other oral CSF-1R inhibitors, pimicotinib and vimseltinib are being developed in phase 3 trials. Epidemiology A study conducted in the Netherlands estimated that the worldwide incidence of TGCT is 43 cases per million person-years. The majority – 39 cases per million person-years – were estimated to be localized TGCT; the remaining 4 cases per million person-years were estimated to be diffuse TGCT. TGCT can occur in patients of any age, but people with localized TGCT are typically between 30 and 50 years old, while diffuse TGCT tends to affect people under the age of 40. See also Fibroma of tendon sheath List of cutaneous conditions References External links Dermal and subcutaneous growths Ailments of unknown cause Musculoskeletal disorders Rare diseases

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