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Gaming: Essays on Algorithmic Culture is a book of five essays on video game studies by Alexander R. Galloway. The essays are a critical analysis of the medium of video games, and its aesthetic and political impact. Summary The first chapter, "Gamic Action, Four Moments", outlines the theoretical underpinnings of the book. Proceeding from the premise that "video games are actions", and that they are a collaboration between player and computer, Galloway offers two axes of analysis: operator (i.e., the player)<-->machine (i.e., the computer); and diegetic (i.e. "in-universe")<-->non-diegetic (i.e., "out of character"). For example, firing a weapon is a diegetic operator action; ambience is a diegetic machine action; pausing the game is a non-diegetic operator action; and network lag is a non-diegetic machine action. These four modes of action can also be used to describe individual games: Galloway gives the examples of Tekken, Myst, Warcraft III, and Dance Dance Revolution, respectively. Further reading External links (Open-access version of Chapter 4) Press website Project MUSE link JSTOR link Books published by university presses of the United States English-language books 2006 non-fiction books University of Minnesota Press books Books about games Books about video games Books about media theory

Parliamentary elections are scheduled to be held in Georgia in 2024. Electoral system 150 members of Parliament are elected by two methods; 77 were from a single nationwide constituency using closed list proportional representation with a 3% electoral threshold. The other 73 are elected in single-member constituencies using two-round system, in which candidates had to receive over 50% of the valid vote to win in the first round. A second round is held between the top two candidates if there is no winner in the first round. References Georgia Parliamentary elections in Georgia (country)

Robert "Bicycle Bob" Silverman (30 November 1933 – 20 February 2022) was a Canadian cycling activist in Montreal. Biography Silverman grew up in the Snowdon neighborhood of Montreal and attended the High School of Montreal and Sir George Williams University. At the age of 25, with the financial help of his father, he opened a bookstore on Stanley Street. A Trotskyist, he had no incentive for profit and often gave books away to customers, driving him into bankruptcy. While studying in France in 1969, Silverman discovered great enjoyment from cycling. Encouraged by his wife, Edith, he rode his bicycle to his French lessons. Upon his return to Montreal in 1970, he purchased a second-hand bicycle during an era in which cycling in the city was rare. In 1975, he co-founded the group to fight for better bicycle safety in Montreal. In 1977, he attempted to organize an international cycling foundation, saying "Cyclists of all countries, unite. You have nothing to lose but your chains! Let's build International Cycling". He proposed the creation of a multilingual library and an international liaison bulletin. Silverman died in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts on 20 February 2022, at the age of 88. References 1933 births 2022 deaths Canadian activists Canadian Trotskyists Canadian communists Anglophone Quebec people Activists from Quebec High School of Montreal alumni People from Montreal

Get to Know You may refer to: "Get to Know You", a song by Baboon from Ed Lobster Get to Know You, an extended play by Jai Waetford "Like to Get to Know You", a song by Spanky and Our Gang Like to Get to Know You (album), its parent album "Wanna Get to Know You", a song by G-Unit from the album Beg for Mercy See also Getting to Know You (disambiguation)

The Plage aux Ptérosaures (in French, "Beach to Pterosaurs"), located on the Mas de Pégourdy in the commune of Crayssac in the department of Lot, is a palaeoichnologic site bearing tracks made by dinosaurs and pterosaurs. Description The site was uncovered in 1993. The Plage aux Ptérosaures was, at the end of the Jurassic era, located in a gulf opened on the Atlantic ocean between Bordeaux and the island of Oléron. It was during that period a marine lagoon. The site itself was a mudflat, flooded at high tide, in which animals were foraging for food. Jean-Michel Mazin, research director of the CNRS at the Claude Bernard university, oversaw the research. Forty species of ichnotaxa dating back from around 140 million years were identified. The Plage aux Ptérosaures is protected by a metallic building, in which paleontologists works in near-complete darkness, for only a raking light can expose the ground contours and sometimes reveal new tracks. References External links Movie extract from "La plage aux ptérosaures", by Pierre Saunier. Plage aux ptérosaures Pterosaurs Jurassic France Fossil trackways Paleontology in France

Mochammad Rio Agata (born November 27, 1999) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Liga 1 club Persela Lamongan. Club career Persela Lamongan He was signed for Persela Lamongan to played in Liga 1 on 2019 season. Rio made his league debut on 10 February 2022 in a match against Persebaya Surabaya at the Ngurah Rai Stadium, Denpasar. Career statistics Club Notes References External links Rio Agata at Soccerway Rio Agata at Liga Indonesia 1999 births Living people Indonesian footballers Persela Lamongan players Association football goalkeepers

George Alcorn may refer to: George Edward Alcorn Jr. (born 1940), American physicist, engineer, inventor, and professor George Oscar Alcorn (1850–1930), Canadian lawyer and politician

Antipterna homopasta is a species of moth in the family Oecophoridae, first described by Alfred Jefferis Turner in 1932 as Periallactis homopasta. The species epithet, homopasta, derives from the Greek, όμοπαστος ("uniformly sprinkled"). The male holotype for Periallactis homopasta was collected at Crows Nest in Queensland. References Further reading Oecophorinae Taxa described in 1932 Taxa named by Alfred Jefferis Turner

Amphilius korupi is a species of catfish in the genus Amphilius. It is found in coastal streams in northwestern Cameroon. Its length reaches 6.5 cm. References Fish described in 2007 Freshwater fish of West Africa korupi

Slowjamastan, officially The United Territories of The Sovereign Nation of The People's Republic of Slowjamastan, is a micronation near Ocotillo Wells in Imperial County, California, created in 2021 by self-declared sultan Randy Williams. Williams purchased the 11-acre plot of land himself, paying $19,000 for the plot of land near California State Route 78. While the official website claims the capital as Dublandia, the self-declared Sultan plans for 12 states within the territory and says citizens will participate in the naming process. Slowjamastan does have citizens, numbering 100+, and the application process is free. The self-styled micronation has even issued its own currency and passports, as well as declared laws and installed border checkpoints. Slowjamastan had its first public event, known as "Meet the Sultan", on February 6, 2022. The event also included tours, a press event, and swearing in of new citizens. Future plans for the new micronation include a bowling alley, hot dog stand, and attempting to rename the nearby Salton Sea to "Sultan Sea". See also List of micronations References Further reading External links Official website Micronations in the United States Imperial County, California

Alex Hernández (born 23 June 1999) is a Mexican tennis player. Hernández has a career high ATP singles ranking of 566 achieved on 21 February 2022. He also has a career high ATP doubles ranking of 555 achieved on 27 May 2019. Hernández made his ATP main draw debut at the 2022 Abierto Mexicano Telcel after receiving a wildcard into the singles main draw. He lost to Pablo Andújar after winning only one game. References External links 1999 births Living people Mexican male tennis players Sportspeople from Acapulco

Portage Canal is a canal in Portage, Wisconsin. Portage Canal may also refer to: Portage Canal (Michigan), part of the Keweenaw Waterway Port Townsend Ship Canal, a canal in Washington

Martha Cecilia Márquez Alvarado (born 29 July 1984) is a Mexican politician. She has been a Senator for Aguascalientes from the Labor Party since 2018. She was re-elected in 2021. A graduate of the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, she also served in the LXII Legislature of the Congress of Aguascalientes from 2013 to 2016. References Living people 1984 births Labor Party (Mexico) politicians 21st-century Mexican women politicians 21st-century Mexican politicians Senators of the LXIV Legislature of Mexico Women members of the Chamber of Deputies (Mexico) Members of the Chamber of Deputies (Mexico) Politicians from Aguascalientes Autonomous University of Aguascalientes alumni Members of the Congress of Aguascalientes

Port Adelaide Football Club is a professional Australian rules football club based in Alberton, South Australia. The club plays in the AFL Women's (AFLW) competition. The team is associated with the Port Adelaide men's team. In May 2021, the club was granted a license by the AFL to compete in the league from the start of the 2022/23 season. The team will play its home games out of Alberton Oval, in Alberton, South Australia. History Early women's Football The earliest recorded instance of the Port Adelaide Football Club fielding a Women's side was in 1918 for a match played on Alberton Oval to raise funds for the Port Adelaide Workers Memorial against a team representing Thebarton. Port Adelaide was captained by Eileen Rend. In 1951 Port Adelaide awarded Ruby Dewar with life membership at the club, the first SANFL club to bestow the honour upon a woman, with club secretary Bob McLean praising her contribution saying that she had over 29 years "organised probably more than 100 functions for us — balls, dinners, competitions — as convener of the women's social committee." Port Adelaide has given 17 women life membership at the club. On 8 March 2004 Jenny Williams organised a Women's Showdown as a curtain raiser to Port Adelaide's home game at Football Park. The Port Adelaide Women's side won the match 16.5 (101) to Adelaide's 1.1 (7) with Erin Phillips considered a unanimous best on ground. 2015–present: AFLW Bids and Formation On 16 December 2015 Erin Phillips entered into an agreement with Port Adelaide to be their marquee AFL Women's (AFLW) signing on the contingency the club received a licence for that competition. However, due to the logistical demands placed on Port Adelaide's administration and staff associated with the club's China program, which sought to ensure the club had sustainable revenue streams, the club was deemed not capable to bid for an AFLW licence for the 2017 AFL Women's season. Subsequently, the Adelaide Crows signed Phillips as a rookie. After this Port Adelaide turned its attention towards entering a Women's side in the SANFL Women's League (SANFLW) competition but this approach was rejected by the South Australian Football Commission. In May 2021, the AFL Commission announced that the remaining four clubs without AFLW teams would be admitted to the competition by the end of 2023, with the clubs to bid for entry order. Port Adelaide's bid to enter the competition was successful, with the AFL Commission deciding all four clubs would debut in the AFLW in the 2022/23 season. On 26 October 2021 Port Adelaide appointed Juliet Haslam as the clubs head of Women's football. On 3 February 2022 Port Adelaide announced Naomi Maidment as the clubs inaugural AFLW list manager. On 17 February 2022 Rachael Sporn was appointed to an Operations Manager role to organise the logistics of running an AFLW program at Port Adelaide. Corporate Administrative positions Chairman: David Koch Chief executive: Matthew Richardson Football operations: Chris Davies Board members: Kevin Osborn (deputy chairman) Cos Cardone Darren Cahill Holly Ransom Jamie Restas Andrew Day Kathy Nagle Christine Zeitz Rob Snowdon Sponsors Current major sponsors GFG Alliance KFC MG Motor References External links Port Adelaide Football Club AFL Women's clubs Sporting clubs in Adelaide Australian rules football clubs in South Australia

Amphilius krefftii is a species of catfish in the genus Amphilius. It is found in the Galana River basin in Kenya, and the Sigi River, Pangani River, and Lake Jipe basins in Tanzania. Its length reaches 20.8 cm. References krefftii Fish described in 1911 Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger Freshwater fish of Africa

"Uptown Girl" is a 1983 song by Billy Joel. Uptown Girl(s) may also refer to: Uptown Girl (EP), by Mirani, 2021 "Uptown Girl", a 1981 song by Leif Garrett "Uptown Girl", a season 8 episode of Degrassi: The Next Generation Uptown Girls, a 2003 American film Uptown Girls (group), an American music group active during the 1980s

William S. Adams (1892–1930) was an American cinematographer of the silent era. He was the younger half-brother of J. Stuart Blackton, the British born film pioneer and co-founder of Vitagraph Studios. Adams worked with Blackton several times, but was also employed by other companies. He developed a reputation as a specialist in aerial photography, but his career was cut short when he died of a tropical disease at the beginning of the sound era. Selected filmography The Juggernaut (1915) My Husband's Other Wife (1920) The Blood Barrier (1920) Man and His Woman (1920) Respectable by Proxy (1920) The Forbidden Valley (1920) The House of the Tolling Bell (1920) East Lynne (1921) The Wakefield Case (1921) Destiny's Isle (1922) Tides of Passion (1925) Tricks (1925) Bride of the Storm (1926) Three Miles Up (1927) Sky High Saunders (1927) The American (1927) Won in the Clouds (1928) The Air Patrol (1928) The Cloud Dodger (1928) The Phantom Flyer (1928) Grit Wins (1929) The Smiling Terror (1929) Born to the Saddle (1929) The Sky Skidder (1929) References Bibliography John T. Soister, Henry Nicolella, Steve Joyce. American Silent Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Feature Films, 1913-1929. McFarland, 2014. External links 1892 births 1930 deaths American cinematographers People from New York City

Maïdine Douane (born 23 August 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Belgian First Division A club Seraing, on loan from Championnat National 2 side Metz B. Personal life Born in France, Douane is of Algerian descent. References External links 2002 births Living people Sportspeople from Moselle (department) People from Thionville French footballers French sportspeople of Algerian descent Association football midfielders Thionville FC players FC Metz players R.F.C. Seraing (1922) players Championnat National 2 players Belgian First Division A players French expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Belgium French expatriate sportspeople in Belgium

Kelvin Deangelo L.P. Jones (born May 28, 1985) is the director of the Sudler winning LSU Tiger Marching Band and the first African American in history to lead a Southeastern Conference marching band. Additionally, he is the Assistant Director of Bands in the Louisiana State University School of Music. Along with serving as the director of the 325-member Golden Band from Tigerland, his duties also include conducting the Symphonic Band, teaching undergraduate instrumental conducting and graduate students. Bands under Jones' direction have performed at events on the state and national level, including the Zulu Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans Saints, in Washington DC, Walt Disney World, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Championship in Atlanta, GA, College Football Playoff (CFP) Peach Bowl and the CFP National Championship games. Under his direction, many performances of the LSU Tiger Marching Band have been selected for recognition and viewing at regional and national conferences of the College Band Directors National Association, including the Athletic Band Symposiums. Jones was born in Greenville, Mississippi. His father served in the United States Marine Corps and mother a public school educator. Due to his father's work, Jones has lived in California, Texas, Louisiana and graduated high school from Kalaheo High School in Kailua, Hawaii. Jones went on to study music education at Jackson State University, a Historically Black College and University in Jackson, Mississippi, and was a trumpet section in the marching band; the Sonic Boom of the South and featured on an ESPN documentary about HBCU bands. After graduating with honors, he went on to receive a Masters Degree in Music from Louisiana State University and later pursued a doctorate in Music on a graduate assistantship with the band department where he worked with all athletic and concert ensembles along with teaching music education courses. In 2014, Jones received the A.P. Tureaud Milestone Award, named in honor of the noted Louisiana civil rights advocate and awarded to a student with significant achievements at LSU as Jones was the school's first African American male music education Ph.D. student, the first African American doctoral band graduate teaching assistant, and the first African American to conduct the LSU Symphonic Winds concert ensemble. Jones received his doctorate in Music in August 2016. West Feliciana High School Upon graduation from Jackson State University with honors, he went to be the band director at West Feliciana High School in St. Francisville, Louisiana. At WFHS, he led an active, comprehensive music program that produced award-winning performances at state and national events, including the 2013 National Presidential Inauguration Music Festival in Washington DC. While at West Feliciana, he received the Young Music Educators of the Year award from the Louisiana Music Educators Association and the Teacher of Distinction award from the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. Louisiana State University Jones was hired on the faculty at LSU as the Assistant Director of Bands and Director of Bengal Brass in 2016. While in this role, Tiger Band received numerous accolades including recognition from the College Band Directors National Association in 2017 for being one of eight collegiate marching bands from around the nation to be recognized by a juried panel for exceptional performances. In 2019, Jones was named interim Associate of Bands and director of Tiger Band. This was a historic moment as he was the first African American to lead a marching band in SEC history. During this time, he also received an award recognition from the Baton Rouge mayor, Sharon Weston Broome, for contributions to the Baton Rouge community at an event held at Southern University. In 2020, Jones was named Director of Tiger Band and Assistant Director of Bands. Dr. Jones has been praised for his innovative shows and use of technology within the band program. He is an active drill designer and music arranger for high school and university music programs across the country with his arrangements being performed throughout the United States, including the Dallas Winds. As a conductor, Jones has conducted ensembles internationally and nationally, including Carnegie Hall in New York City. He has worked on new music commissioning projects and has received praise on his interpretations from composers Steven Bryant, Alex Shapiro, Omar Thomas, John Mackey, Anthony Barfield, Ayatey Shabazz, Joshua Hobbs, among others. Dr. Jones has also served as a consultant for school districts and music programs throughout the country along with presenting at international, national, and state music conferences across the United States. Jones is married to Felicia Jones, a nurse practitioner from Jackson, MS. They met during his college years while she was a student at Tougaloo College. He is a member Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., initiated in 2006 in the Delta Phi chapter at Jackson State University. He owns a real estate investment company called APE investments. APE stands for All Positive Energy. He is an avid New Orleans Saints fan. Jones was involved in a near-fatal car accident at the age of five with his mother and another family member where he flew through the windshield of a car and in a coma for three days. He has a large scar on his right arm from the accident to this day. He has taught music programs in South America (Chile) through a teach aboard program in the summer of 2014. References 1985 births Living people

Rescue behaviour is a form of altruistic behaviour shown by animals where an individual in distress is aided appropriately by another individual which puts itself at risk in the process. The idea and definition was proposed in 2010 and differentiated from other forms of cooperation and altruism by Elise Nowbahari and Karen L. Hollis. Rescue behaviour has been demonstrated in a very limited range of animals that include ants, primates including humans, a few bird such as the Australian magpie, and wild boar. References Ethology

Chevrolet small-block engine refers to one of a number of vehicle engines manufactured by the General Motors company. These include: The III, IV, V generation of LS-based GM engines. The I, II generation of non-LS Chevrolet small-block engines. Or the VI generation of non-LS based Chevrolet engines.

Shirin Su bathhouse or the Bathhouse of the Fresh Water () is a historical monument located in the city of Shusha. It was built in 1878–1880 at the order of Khurshidbanu Natavan by the architect of Kerbelayi Sefikhan Garabaghy. On 2 August 2001, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan, by the Resolution No. 32, registered it as a historical monument of a republican significance. History The Shirin Su bathhouse, one of the Shusha bathhouses, was built at the order of Khurshidbanu Natavan, the daughter of the last Karabakh khan, Mehdigulu Khan Javanshir, in 1878-1880s, by the architect Karbalayi Safikhan Karabakhi. The bath was called "Shirin Su" (fresh water) thanks to the fact that it used drinking water, which was brought to city, back in 1873, by Natavan. The bathhouse served men on the odd days of the week, and women on the even days. It functioned until the city of Shusha got under the control of the Armenian forces. After the end of the Karabakh War, the building of the bathhouse remained intact, however the interior decoration was changed by Armenians. The patterns and the ornaments on the dome and the hall's walls were completely destroyed. A swimming pool, not related to the bathhouse, was built inside. See also Chokak Hamam Underground Bath Gasim bey Bath References Buildings and structures in Shusha

The Preble Box Toe Company explosion occurred on November 8, 1928, at the company's factory in Lynn, Massachusetts. Eleven people were killed in the blast and resulting fires and another nine later died from their injuries, making it the deadliest explosion to occur in Greater Boston. Factory The Preble Box Toe Company factory was built in 1921, before the passage of zoning laws. As a result, it was surrounded by a thickly-settled residential neighborhood. It was built from concrete and reinforced steel with a cement floor and was thought to be fire proof. Explosion Around 7:40 am a series of explosions occurred at the factory. The first explosion saw flames shoot out of the roof and from all four sides of the buildings. The cement bricks that made up the building were sent over Groveland Street and five houses behind the factory caught fire and were badly damaged. Two workmen were blasted through a one-foot thick cement wall and another was blown through a door and landed in the street twenty feet away. A total of 11 people were killed in the blast and nine more died from injuries they suffered in the blast. Fifty people who lived near the factory or were passing through the area were injured by broken glass. The first fire alarm was sounded by a twelve-year-old boy who had to be boosted up by a friend to reach the fire alarm box. Apparatuses from Swampscott, Marblehead and Saugus assisted the Lynn Fire Department at the scene while crews from Peabody and Revere filled the empty Lynn stations. John Kelley, owner of a laundry across the street from the factory, allowed his store to be used as a Red Cross station. Blaney family The home closest to the factory (44 Groveland Street) belonged to the Blaney family. It caught fire soon after the explosion. The walls of the home collapsed, killing Lillian Blaney and four of her children. The Blaneys' eldest daughter, Vivan, died in the hospital later that day. Two of the Blaney children escaped from the house but were badly burned and two others were not home when the disaster occurred. Lillian Blaney and her five children were buried in Pine Grove Cemetery on November 11, 1928. Over 500 people showed up to the funeral services. President Calvin Coolidge sent a letter of condolence to the family's eldest surviving son, Harry Blaney Jr. Family patriarch Harry Blaney died from his injuries on November 21. Lynn Mayor Ralph S. Bauer started a fund to aid the surviving Blaney children. Cause of the explosion In the aftermath of the disaster, the state fire marshal reported that the blast had been caused by vapors rising from liquids used in the factory that caught fire and then exploded. Lynn fire chief Edward E. Chase found an ashtray containing cigarette butts and ash in the ruins of the factory, even though smoking was prohibited on the premises. State chemist Perley L. Charter reported that pyroxylin, acetic ether, guncotton, naphtha, and alcohol were found in the factory. Pyroxylin, a liquid solution made by treating dry guncotton with acetic ether, was used to make imitation leather for shoes. According to Charter, even the finished product in danger of exploding and a factory using such volatile chemicals should have not been permitted within 500 feet of a residence (the nearest residence to the Preble factory was 12 feet away). A grand jury investigation found that four to five tons of celluloid and inflammable liquid were kept on the property. An inquest was held before Judge Ralph W. Reeve. Reeve's report concluded that The Preble Box Toe Company did not realize the dangerous conditions in their factory and that "the unlawful acts and negligence of the [company]...contributed to the deaths of all these deceased persons". The report also criticized Chief Chase, who, according to Reeve "did not have the proper conception of his duties in reference to fire prevention and, consequently, did not perform those duties properly", but that his neglect was so indirect he could not be blamed for the deaths. Chase disputed Reeve's findings, stating that he had done nothing improper and was being made a scapegoat. A grand jury indicted the Preble Box Toe Company for using a lot of land without a license and for storing inflammable fluid without a license. The jury also recommended that changes be made to the Lynn Fire Department and criticized its captain in charge of fire inspection, John H. Day, who had been to the factory three times, but did not realize the dangers that the chemicals used there posed. The Preble Box Toe Company's insurer, Travelers Insurance Company, refused to pay double indemnity to the dependents of those killed or injured in the explosion. On September 25, 1929, the Chairman of the State Industrial Accident Board denied the claims on the grounds that there was not enough evidence to prove that the Preble Box Toe Company "was guilty of serious and willful misconduct". Notes References 1928 disasters in the United States 1928 fires 1928 in Massachusetts Explosions in 1928 Explosions in Massachusetts Industrial fires and explosions in the United States Urban fires in the United States Lynn, Massachusetts

Postearly is a cross-platform software (iOS, Android, Web) for advanced Instagram management and automation, based on artificial intelligence and emulation. It was founded in 2018 by Francisco Ernesto Robles Meran and Bismary Altagracia Guzmán Popoteur. In addition to Instagram, Postearly's platform allows the scheduling of posts for Facebook and Twitter. However, its most notable functions are the automatic publishing of reels, carousels, and stories with stickers for Instagram. Initially, it was known under the name of InstaDom, but this had to be changed by request of Instagram, LLC. Postearly is a private company backed by venture capital funds from Boost Acceleration Camp and the Reserve Bank of the Dominican Republic (BanReservas). It also has received seed capital from Banco Popular Dominicano and Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE). History With the aim of using it internally for his agency, Robles Interactive Media, Francisco Robles creates a command-line-based tool that allows the scheduling and automatic publishing of posts on Instagram in mid-2017. Something that was not possible at the time. With Bismary Guzmán as a partner, the first beta of InstaDom was launched to the public in January 2018. It was recognized by Forbes as one of the 30 business promises. In September 2018, InstaDom received US$5,000 as seed capital from Banco Popular Dominicano. They manage to invest more in development and create the function to schedule stories with stickers for Instagram, also in that in the same year, InstaDom separates from Robles Interactive Media and launched as an independent company. At the request of Instagram, LLC in January 2019 InstaDom is forced to change its name and is renamed Postearly, an acronym for the words "post" and "early". In September 2019, Postearly won the Seedstars Santo Domingo competition. Then, in June 2020, Postearly introduces the possibility of creating chatbots for Instagram, based on artificial intelligence powered by Google. During 2020 - 2021, Postearly received investment from Boost, a Dominican accelerator allied with Startups. In the same period, it managed to expand its functions and integrate Facebook and Twitter into its publishing platform, as well as an automatic generator of hashtags and a calculator of the best times to post based on artificial intelligence. Postearly receives investment from the Reserve Bank of the Dominican Republic and manages to reach the figure of more than 230 thousand users in January 2022. In February 2022, Postearly introduces the scheduling of Instagram Reels with automatic publication. Awards 1st place - UNIBEmprende 2017. 30 business promises - Forbes - 2018. Most innovative project - Impúlsate Popular 2019 "Best Startup" - Seedstars Santo Domingo - 2019. Users Postearly has more than 230,000 users, including prominent content creators, government agencies, advertising and media agencies worldwide. Company Postearly, Inc the company behind Postearly, is incorporated in Delaware, USA and operates from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Its CEO is Francisco Ernesto Robles Meran. External links Official website References IOS software Meta Platforms applications Web applications Android (operating system) software Internet properties established in 2018 Twitter services and applications Social media social management platforms

The 1996 Meretz leadership election was held on 22 October 1996. It saw the election of Yossi Sarid to succeed Shulamit Aloni as the party's leader. This was the first leadership election in the party's history. The election was held by a vote of Meretz' Party Council. Incumbent party leader Aloni had announced her retirement after Sarid had announced his intent to challenge her for party leadership. This came amid disputes between the party's top brass. References October 1996 events in Asia Meretz leadership Meretz leadership elections

Eduardo Freitas is a Portuguese motorsports official and race director. Freitas served as the race director for FIA Gran Turismo, the European Touring Car Championship, the European Le Mans Series, the Asian Le Mans Series and the World Endurance Championship from 2002 to 2022. In this role, Freitas oversaw the logistics of sports car, touring cars and endurance racing weekends, ensuring cars, tracks, and drivers conform to FIA regulations before, during, and after a race. In 2022, he replaced former race director Michael Masi, as Formula One race director alongside Niels Wittich. Early life Freitas was born in Portugal. Freitas described his teenage years, passion for motorcycles, around 1977, as "having fun on weekends repairing two-stroke engines on small motorcycles". From that a friend invited him "to do the same on a two-stroke carting engine." Career Early career Similar to former Formula One race director Charlie Whiting, Freitas then began his motorsport career, when a friend invited him to work as a karting mechanic during the World Karting Championship in Estoril, 1979. The Portuguese then rose through the ranks from track marshal to race director in karting. During his work as track secretary at the Estoril circuit in 2002, he was asked to lead the FIA ​​GT and ETCC Championship for a season, a role he retained until the end of 2009. After that, the FIA promoted Freitas to the FIA GT1 global championship, and in 2012, he was named race director for the WEC - World Endurance Championship. In total, he has worked in motorsports as mechanic, track marshal, track secretary, clerk of the course, and race director for single car, touring car and endurance racing events for over 40 years, including serving as race director for the FIA WEC, and the Le Mans 24 Hours Series, the ELMS - European Le Mans Series and the Asian Le Mans Series for 20 years. Formula One In Formula One Freitas worked alongside both former Formula One race directors Michael Masi and his predecessor Charlie Whiting in FIA conferences and race director meetings at the governing body. During the 2020 Portuguese Grand Prix, he shadowed Michael Masi as part of the race direction team for his home race in Portimao, at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao. Following the controversial ending of the 2021 Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, a petition was started by Formula One fans, to appoint Freitas as new race director. On 17 February 2022, the FIA announced Masi was removed from his role as race director following an FIA analysis into the events of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Freitas and Niels Wittich replaced him, splitting the role as race directors, with Herbie Blash acting as their "Permanent Senior Advisor". References External links FIA World Endurance Championship Automobile Club de l'Ouest Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Sports car racing series Seasons Endurance motor racing World auto racing series 1 1

Oleg Ivaninsky (; born June 5, 1966, Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk Oblast) is a Russian political figure and a deputy of the 8th State Duma. In 1995 he was awarded a Doctor of Sciences in Medical Sciences degree. At the beginning of the 1990s, Ivaninsky worked as a urologist at the state Novosibirsk regional clinical hospital. In 1996–1998, he headed the health department of the administration of the Central District of Novosibirsk. From 2001 to 2021, he was a deputy of the Legislative Assembly of Novosibirsk Oblast of the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and, later, 7th convocations. From 2001 to 2011, Oleg Ivaninsky worked as the chief physician of the municipal health care service "Emergency Medical Aid Station" in Novosibirsk. In 2011, he headed the Novosibirsk Regional Clinical Oncological Dispensary. In 2014, Ivaninsky was appointed the Minister of Health of the Novosibirsk Oblast. Since September 2021, he has served as a deputy of the 8th State Duma. Oleg Ivaninsky is married and has three children. References 1966 births Living people United Russia politicians 21st-century Russian politicians Eighth convocation members of the State Duma (Russian Federation)

Maxim Ivanov (; born November 24, 1967, Sverdlovsk) is a Russian political figure and a deputy of the 7th and 8th State Dumas. From 1993 to 1995, he worked in the Federal Tax Police Service in Novosibirsk. He continued his career at the Department for Combating Economic Crimes. From 2004 to 2010, he served as an assistant to the deputy of the 5th State Duma Igor Barinov. On March 14, 2010, Ivanov was elected deputy of the Legislative Assembly of Sverdlovsk Oblast. In 2016, he became a deputy of the 7th State Duma from the Sverdlovsk Oblast constituency. Since September 2021, he has served as a deputy of the 8th State Duma. References 1967 births Living people United Russia politicians 21st-century Russian politicians Eighth convocation members of the State Duma (Russian Federation) Seventh convocation members of the State Duma (Russian Federation)

Leonid Ivlev (; born July 22, 1972, Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast) is a Russian political figure, major general, and deputy of the 8th State Duma. From 1975 to 1984, he occupied leading positions in the Soviet Air Forces. Later he continued his career as a teacher at the Zhukovsky Air Force Engineering Academy where he worked from 1984 to 1996. In 1996–2007, he worked at the Presidential Administration of Russia and occupied the position of a Deputy Chief of the Presidential Domestic Policy Directorate. From 2007 to 2016, he was a member of the Central Election Commission and was responsible for the interaction with political parties and public associations, control over the observance of electoral rights and the right to participate in a referendum of citizens in the preparation and conduct of elections to the authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Since September 2021, he has served as deputy of the 8th State Duma. Awards Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" Order of Honour Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" Medal "Veteran of the Armed Forces of the USSR" Medal "For Impeccable Service" Medal "For the Return of Crimea" Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour References 1953 births Living people United Russia politicians 21st-century Russian politicians Eighth convocation members of the State Duma (Russian Federation)

SK was an American made air-search radar used during World War II by the United States Navy. Variations include SK-1, SK-2 and SK-3. Overview Long wave search set for large ships. Furnishes range and bearing of surface vessels and aircraft, and can be used for control of interception. Set has both "A" and PPI scopes, provisions for operating with remote PPI's and for IFF connections, and built-in BL and BI antennas. Reliable maximum range, with antenna at 100', is 100 miles on medium bombers at 1,000' altitude. Range accuracy is ± 100 yards. Azimuth accuracy, ± 3°. There is no elevation control, but elevation can be estimated roughly from positions of maximum, and minimum signal strength. Shipment includes spares, with tubes for 400 hours, and separate generator if ship's power is DC. Not air transportable. SK has 10 components weighing approximately 5000 lbs. Heaviest unit (2400 lbs.) is the antenna assembly. Antenna measures 15' x 16'9". Antenna should be 100 ft. or more above water. Minimum operators required are one per shift. Primary power required is 3500 watts, 115 volts, 60 cycles. Source of power is ship's power of 115 volts, 60 cycles. During the later stages of the war, a parabolic antenna called SK-2 would then replace the SK-1. Onboard ships United States Midway-class aircraft carrier Essex-class aircraft carrier Independence-class aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6) USS Saratoga (CV-3) Casablanca-class escort carrier Bogue-class escort carrier Iowa-class battleship South Dakota-class battleship North Carolina-class battleship Colorado-class battleship Tennessee-class battleship USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) Nevada-class battleship New York-class battleship USS Arkansas (BB-33) Alaska-class cruiser Des Moines-class cruiser Oregon City-class cruiser Baltimore-class cruiser USS Wichita (CA-45) Fargo-class cruiser Cleveland-class cruiser New Orleans-class cruiser Brooklyn-class cruiser Portland-class cruiser Northampton-class cruiser Pensacola-class cruiser Omaha-class cruiser Currituck-class seaplane tender Appalachian-class command ship United Kingdom Ruler-class escort carrier HMS Boxer (F121) Gallery See also List of radars Radar configurations and types Air-search radar Citations References Norman Friedman (2006). The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapon Systems. Naval Institute Press. ISBN 9781557502629 Buderi, Robert (1998). The Invention That Changed the World: How a Small Group of Radar Pioneers Won the Second World War and Launched a Technical Revolution. Touchstone. ISBN 0684835290 Hezlet, Arthur (1975). Electronics and Sea Power. New York: Stein and Day. ISBN 0-8128-1811-3 Naval radars Military equipment introduced in the 1940s

The term connection line refers to a rail line whose principal purpose is to connect other lines. Specifically it may refer, amongst others, to: The Chrystie Street Connection, a New York Subway line on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York The Lehigh Line Connection, a rail line that connects Amtrak's Northeast Corridor with the Conrail Lehigh Line near Newark, New Jersey The Montclair Connection, a rail line on the NJ Transit Rail Operations system in New Jersey The North–South connection, a rail line through the centre of Brussels, Belgium, is not a connection line properly speaking, but a main railway line in its own right The , a rail line that connects the north and south of Stockholm, Sweden The Wairarapa Connection, an interurban commuter rail line in New Zealand The 60th Street Tunnel Connection, a line of the New York Subway connecting the 60th Street Tunnel with the IND Queens Boulevard Line in Queens, New York

Taohuahu Park () is a metro station of Line 3 of the Hangzhou Metro in China. It is located in Shangcheng District of Hangzhou. The station was opened on 21 February 2022. Gallery References Railway stations in Zhejiang Railway stations in China opened in 2022 Hangzhou Metro stations

Liberty Bay Credit Union is a state-chartered credit union headquartered in Braintree, Massachusetts that serves the Greater Boston area. It has over 25,000 members and $710,000,000 in assets. It is regulated and federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and is additionally insured by the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation (MSIC). History Chartered as the Telephone Workers' Credit Union with $4.50 in assets on March 3, 1917, in Boston, Massachusetts, it originally provided financial services to employees of New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. It was cited in as an example of how credit unions could successfully serve a large group of individuals in S. 1639, one of three Senate bills in the 73rd United States Congress that would become the Federal Credit Union Act of 1934, which created the Bureau of Federal Credit Unions and allowed for federal recognition and oversight of credit unions. It was renamed to Liberty Bay Credit Union in April 2008 to reflect its broadened field of membership. Liberty Bay merged with Hingham Federal Credit Union in May 2017. The merger completed in April 2018. References Credit unions based in Massachusetts

Huafeng Road () is a metro station of Line 3 of the Hangzhou Metro in China. It is located in Gongshu District of Hangzhou. The station was opened on 21 February 2022. References Railway stations in Zhejiang Railway stations in China opened in 2022 Hangzhou Metro stations

Chaowang Road () is a metro station of Line 3 of the Hangzhou Metro in China. It is located in Gongshu District of Hangzhou. The station was opened on 21 February 2022.Currently it serves as the western terminus of Line 3. References Railway stations in Zhejiang Railway stations in China opened in 2022 Hangzhou Metro stations

Peak Road is a road in the Mid-Levels on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It is the only road to travel from Victoria Gap to Wan Chai Gap on Hong Kong Island. The Peak Road is a two-lane two-way traffic, which can take buses, minibuses and other vehicles. The highest altitude is about 420 meters. Location The Peak Road starts west of The Peak Tower and The Peak Galleria, and east of The Peak Lookout, namely the junction of Harlech Road, Mount Austin Road, Lugard Road, Old Peak Road and Findlay Road, passing Plunkett's Road, Mount Kellett Road, Peel Rise, Peak Police Station, Craigmin Road, Barker Road and Magazine Gap Road, ending in the Hong Kong Police Museum in Wan Chai Gap, namely Wan Chai Gap Road, Stubbs Road, Black's Link, Middle Gap Road, Mount Cameron Road, Aberdeen Reservoir Road and Coombe Road. History The former Peak Road originally referred to the current Old Peak Road, and the current Peak Road belonged to Stubbs Road at that time and was opened to traffic in 1923. On 1 September 1960, the Peak Road, which originally connected Central and the Peak, was renamed the Old Peak Road, while the section of Stubbs Road, which connected Wan Chai Gap and the Peak, was renamed Peak Road. Landslides On 17 June 1983, a landslide occurred on the Peak Road under torrential rain, and collapsed a section of the road several dozen meters long. A taxi passing by the area rolled down the hillside. Fortunately, neither the driver nor the two passengers were injured. . The Peak Road was closed for a week afterwards. On 8 November 2021, at the junction of Peak Road and Coombe Road, due to the burst of the fresh water pipe, a large amount of fresh water gushed out, causing a landslide on a slope of 30 meters by 100 meters. No one was injured. The measures, heavy vehicles can not travel, and buses were changed to single-deck, and maintained until 19 November. Fortunately, reinforcement works have been carried out at this location, so a lot of sand and mud rushed down the mountain when the incident occurred, and the road was still sound, and no casualties were caused. See also List of streets and roads in Hong Kong References External links Mid-Levels Roads in Hong Kong

The Hamburg Scientific Foundation () was founded in Hamburg in 1907 to support academic research and its dissemination in that city. Werner von Melle promoted the project from early 1907, raising 3.8 million marks by its foundation on 12 April 1907. One of its first appointments was Erich Marcks, the historian. William Stern and Karl Rathgen were attracted to Hamburg by the funds the foundation made available to them. Between 1908 and 1910 it funded significant research into ethnographic research in the Bismarck Archipelago and the Caroline Islands, located in German New Guinea. Also by financing the publication of academic journals the foundation contributed to the founding of the University of Hamburg in 1919. However assets previously calculated at 7M Marks were almost entirely written off in 1923 during the Hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic. References Organisations based in Hamburg Scientific organisations based in Germany 1907 establishments in Germany

Riley Loos (born October 6, 2000) is an American artistic gymnast. He was a member of the gold medal-winning team at the 2018 Pan American Championships. He is a member of the United States men's national gymnastics team and currently competing in collegiate gymnastics for Stanford. Personal life Loos was born in Folsom, California on October 6, 2000, to Greg and Stephanie Loos. He has two sisters. Gymnastics career 2018 In January 2018 Loos competed at the RD761 International Junior Team Cup where he helped USA finish third in the team competition. Individually he finished seventh in the all-around and won silver on floor exercise and bronze on vault. In August Loos competed at the U.S. National Championships in the junior 17-18 division. He placed second in the all-around behind Brandon Briones. Loos was selected to represent the United States at the Pan American Championships alongside Cameron Bock, Spencer Goodell, Kanji Oyama, and Genki Suzuki. Loos helped the United States win gold as a team. 2019 Loos competed at the 2019 Winter Cup where he placed 16th in the all-around but won bronze on floor exercise behind Sam Mikulak and Jacob Moore. In August Loos competed at the U.S. National Championships where he finished 10th in the all-around and fourth on floor exercise. 2020–21 In early 2020 Loos competed at the Winter Cup where he finished 18th in the all-around. He also started competing for the Stanford Cardinal in collegiate gymnastics; however the NCAA season was cut short due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Loos returned to competition at the 2021 Winter Cup where he finished second in the all-around behind Cameron Bock. He next competed at the 2021 NCAA Championships where he helped Stanford defend their team title. Individually he won bronze on rings. Loos was selected to compete at the 2021 Pan American Championships; he helped the team win the silver medal behind Brazil and individually he finished fourth in the all-around. Due to competing at the Pan American Championships, Loos was invited to compete at the upcoming Olympic Trials. Loos finished ninth in the all-around at the Olympic Trials and was not added to the team. In September Loos was selected to compete at the Koper Challenge Cup. While there he finished fourth on floor exercise and rings and eighth on vault. Eponymous skills Competitive history References External links 2000 births Living people People from El Dorado Hills, California American male artistic gymnasts Stanford Cardinal men's gymnasts

Purwodadi is the name of several towns and districts in Indonesia: Purwodadi, Grobogan, a town and district in Grobogan Regency Purwodadi, Purworejo, a district in Purworejo Regency Purwodadi, Sumatra, a district in Musi Rawas Regency

Jonas Abramavičius (Polish Jan Abramowicz) (died June 19, 1602) was a nobleman in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and one of its leaders of Calvinism in the country. He also propelled the creation of the Radviliada epic by encouraging Jonas Radvanas to work on it. Biography Early life Little is known about his early life, besides that he was brought up to the court of Mikołaj "the Red" Radziwiłł, then the Grand Hetman of Lithuania. His ancestry is unknown, but he is associated with nobility and the influential magnate family of the Radziwiłłs, which could've possibly helped him gain higher positions. Ascension to leadership Mikołaj Radziwiłł was his patron. He participated with him alongside king Stephen Báthory in expeditions in Muscovite lands, and from 1579 he became the starost of Lida and later Cēsis. In 1581 Abramavičius had a dispute over episcopal jurisdiction with a representative bishop of the Radziwiłł family. In 1585 he favored the Livonian lands joining the Grand Duchy of Lithuania instead of them being a dominion of the Polish crown. In 1590 he became the starost of Wenden. At this point, he was the starost of two different places in Livonia. In 1593 he became a senator of the Commonwealth. Around this time Abramavičius was involved in various religious dealings like disputes between the Jesuits and the Calvinists in Lithuania, becoming the leader of the latter. In the same year, he became the voivode of Minsk. Later career & voivode In 1596 he became the voivode of Smolensk through the intercession of Krzysztof Radziwiłł, whom he thanked in a letter. In 1599 he was chosen as a commissioner by the Protestant-Orthodox Vilnius Confederation. On his estate, Abramavičius built a Calvinist church, hospital, and school. Abramvičius wrote several essays, with one of them concerning the Lithuanian economy: "The Lithuanian opinion about buying grain cheaply and selling grain expensively." Family He was at first married to Jadwiga Żyromska, with whom did not have any children. In 1588 he married an Orthodox woman Anna Wołłowicz, and had three children: Mikołaj Abramowicz, Voivode of Trakai Catherine, wife of castellan of Mscislaŭ Konstanty Hołowczyński Maryna, wife of castellan of Smolensk Piotr Rudomina-Dusiacki References 1602 deaths

Diploprora truncata is a species of orchid native to East Himalaya and Thailand. Despite its placement within the genus Diploprora, it has been reported to be more closely related to Malleola baliensis, which is a synonym of Robiquetia aberrans (Schltr.) Kocyan & Schuit, than to the type species of the genus Diploprora championii. Thus, the genus is polyphyletic. The epiphytic plants have pendulous, monopodial stems, which bear distichously arranged, lanceolate leaves, which form sheaths around the stem. The widely spreading flowers are produced on lateral, laxly several flowered inflorescences. Conservation This species is protected unter the CITES appendix II regulations of international trade. References Orchids of Thailand Orchids of India Aeridinae

Aureibaculum marinum is a Gram-negative, aerobic and non-motile bacterium from the genus of Aureibaculum which has been isolated from marine sediments from the Bohai Gulf. References Flavobacteria Bacteria described in 2021

The Géologique de Saucats et La Brède National Nature Reserve (RNN62) is a geological national nature reserve in Gironde. Established in 1982 with an area of 75.5 ha (187 acres), it protects six sites bearing outcrops of solidified shell sand or faluns. It also includes the stratotype for the Aquitanian and Burdigalian stages. Location It is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in the Gironde department, over the communes of Saucats and La Brède 20 km (12 miles) south of Bordeaux and in the heart of the Landes forest. It includes six sites divided ito three geographic sectors, and covers a total area of 75.5 hectares (187 acres). History of the site and reserve Belonging to the Aquitaine Basin, this site bears an important series of deposits from the Cenozoic era, in the shape of outcrops. Those can be seen particularly on the banks of two streams: the Saucats (or St Jean d'Étampes) and its tributary the Brousteyrot. Some of those outcrops served as basis for the description of the Aquitanian stratotype (established by Charles Mayer in 1858) and the Burdigalian stratotype (established by Charles Depéret in 1892). Those were regularly studied by paleontologists for nearly a century (including Benoist, Degrange-Touzin, Cossmann, Peyrot, and Daguin) and exploited by various collectors until the creation of the nature reserve. In 1980 the Association pour la Réserve Géologique de Saucats - La Brède was established to protect this patrimony and to open it up. The nature reserve was established in 1982 under ministerial order. It was the first geological reserve in France. Ecology (biodiversity, ecological interest, etc.) The principal interest of this site is geological. Most of the stages can be seen across the narrow streams in small glens; they include interesting biotes. Geology The reserve includes three Cenozoic stages (Neogene, Miocene); Aquitanian (23 to 20.5 Ma); Burdigalian (20.5 to 16.4 Ma); and Serravallian (14.8 to 11.2 Ma). Flora Riparian forests include the common alder, the yellow flag, and the marsh-marigold. The Bernachon site exhibits a large diversity of bryophytes. Fauna The sites are frequented by the European mink, the common genet, the common kingfisher and the grey wagtail. Among the local amphibians, the fire salamander and the marbled newt can be found. Touristic and educational interest Apart from the Reserve House, the most important areas of the nature reserve are: the "musées de site" (open-air showcases or amenaged cliffs) of Bernachon and L'Ariey for the Aquitanian stage; Péloua, la Bourasse and Pont-Pourquey (Burdigalian); and Lassime (Serravallian). Administration, management plan, regulations The nature reserve gestion is under responsibility of the Association de gestion de la réserve géologique de Saucats et La Brède. Tools and legal status The nature reserve was established under decree of 5 September 1982. References External links Protected areas established in 1982 Regional natural parks of France Geography of Gironde Tourist attractions in Gironde Geologic formations of France Miocene Europe Fossiliferous stratigraphic units of Europe Paleontology in France Gironde

Phymaturus verdugo is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. It is from Argentina. References verdugo Lizards of South America Reptiles of Argentina Endemic fauna of Argentina Reptiles described in 2003

Phymaturus williamsi is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. It is from Argentina. References williamsi Lizards of South America Reptiles of Argentina Endemic fauna of Argentina Reptiles described in 2013

Ramboldia blastidiata is a species of saxicolous (rock-dwelling) and crustose lichen in the family Lecanoraceae. Found in Australia, it was formally described as a new species in 2007 by lichenologists Gintaras Kantvilas and John Elix. The type specimen was collected by the first author from the western slopes of Strzelecki Peaks on Flinders Island (Tasmania) at an altitude of ; here, in dry sclerophyll forest, it was found growing on a granite boulder. The lichen forms pale grey-green, olive-green to dull olive-brown crust-like patches up to wide. The authors suggest that it is widespread in temperate Australia and Tasmania, but not commonly collected. Others saxicolous lichens that it usually grows with include Ramboldia petraeoides, Lecanora farinacea, Xanthoparmelia mougeotina, and species from the genera Buellia and Rhizocarpon. The specific epithet blastidiata refers to the presence of blastidia, which are vegetative propagules that contain mycobiont and photobiont and are produced by yeast-like budding. References Lecanorales Lichens described in 2007 Lichens of Australia Taxa named by John Alan Elix Taxa named by Gintaras Kantvilas

Roag is a 2022 Pakistani television drama serial produced by Moomal Productions and directed by Misbah Khalid. It features Adeel Chaudhary, Areej Mohyuddin and Arez Ahmed in lead roles. Plot A tale revolving around the ongoing predicament of feudalism and Muskaan, a girl like many that suffers at the hand of it. Muskaan tackles a series of trials and tribulations thrown towards her simply due to her gender and rises above them towards independence and empowerment Cast Adeel Chaudhary as Shazeb Areej Mohyuddin as Muskaan Arez Ahmed as Rehan Babar Ali as Bilal Saima Qureshi as Qamar Jahan Manzoor Qureshi as Bilal's father Hafsa Tariq Butt as Laiba Mariam Tiwana as Alishba Raima Khan as Tabassum References Pakistani drama television series Hum TV original programming 2022 Pakistani television series debuts

Ayyub ibn Salama ibn Abd Allah ibn al-Walid ibn al-Mughira al-Makhzumi () was a Qurayshite notable of Medina in the late Umayyad and early Abbasid period. He belonged to a wealthy family of the locally prominent Banu Makhzum clan of the Quraysh. He is recorded as a witness or participant of political events in Medina during the reigns of caliphs Sulayman, Hisham and al-Mansur, including as a one-time supporter of the Alid revolt of Muhammad al-Nafs al-Zakiyya against the Abbasids. Family Ayyub was a member of the household of al-Walid ibn al-Mughira, a rich and prominent family of the Banu Makhzum, a major clan of the Quraysh mainly present in Mecca and Medina. He inherited the wealth of Khalid ibn al-Walid (d. 642), a major commander of the early Muslim conquests of the 630s, when all of the latter's male descendants perished in a plague in Syria in the final years of the Umayyad Caliphate (661–750) or shortly after the establishment of the Abbasid Caliphate in 750. Included in this inheritance were several houses in Medina, where Ayyub was based. Ayyub had marital ties to the Umayyad caliph Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik () through Hisham's mother, A'isha, who was the daughter of Ayyub's paternal relative Hisham ibn Isma'il ibn Hisham ibn al-Walid ibn al-Mughira. Through Ayyub's brother Ya'qub's daughter Umm Salama, he had familial ties with Caliph Hisham's son Maslama and the first Abbasid caliph, al-Saffah, both of whom were married at one point to Umm Salama and had children from her. Their daughter Rayta married the third Abbasid caliph al-Mahdi and gave birth to his sons Ubaydallah and Ali. Ayyub's marriage to a descendant of Caliph Ali (), Fatima bint Abdallah al-Hasan, caused a quarrel between him and her father, as Ayyub asked for hand from her son Salih ibn Abd Allah ibn Mu'awiya ibn Ja'far instead of her father, who claimed to be the only legal intercessor of his daughter. The dispute led to Ayyub's imprisonment by Caliph Hisham. Through the intervention of Ayyub's son, the caliph released Ayyub. Ayyub's great-grandson Muhammad ibn Khalid ibn Isma'il is recorded by the 10th-century historian al-Tabari as a source of information for the historian Umar ibn Shabba (d. 878). The descendants of Ayyub continued to possess the properties of Khalid ibn al-Walid in Medina at the time of Umar ibn Shabba. Life Ayyub is mentioned as a witness to the dismissal and flogging of his friend, Medina's governor Uthman ibn Hayyan al-Murri, by the Umayyad caliph Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik in 715. He was a defendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad's great-great-grandson, the Alid Zayd ibn Ali, against claims of financial impropriety by the Umayyad governor of Iraq Khalid al-Qasri (). During the revolt of the Alid Muhammad al-Nafs al-Zakiyya against the Abbasid caliph al-Mansur () in 762–763, Ayyub gave al-Nafs al-Zakiyya the caliphal oath of allegiance in Medina. When the revolt was suppressed, Ayyub was pardoned when he publicly repented and renounced his oath. Ayyub bore witness to al-Mansur's punishment by lashing of a locally prominent ally of al-Nafs al-Zakiyya, Muhammad ibn Abdallah al-Uthmani, a descendant of caliphs Uthman () and Ali. References Bibliography 8th-century Arabs 8th-century Umayyad people 8th-century people of the Abbasid Caliphate Banu Makhzum People from Medina Prisoners and detainees of the Umayyad Caliphate

FC Aksu () is a Kazakhstani football club based in Aksu. History On 19 January 2022, Ruslan Kostyshyn was appointed as Aksu's Head Coach. Domestic history Honours Kazakhstan Second League (1): 2020 Kazakhstan First League (1): 2021 Squad External links on the PFLK website References Association football clubs established in 2018 Football clubs in Kazakhstan 2018 establishments in Kazakhstan

Amy Anzel formerly Amy Anzelowitz is an American entrepreneur, actress, theatre producer and TV presenter. Early life Amy Anzel was born on 7 April 1973. She is originally from Yonkers, NY, but currently resides in London, UK. In 1995, she graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music. Career Acting Amy Anzel's career has included playing Mrs Zane in Kick-Ass 2 (2013), as well as acting in Nick Cannon Presents: Short Circuitz and Witchwise. Her theatre roles include Marty in the European tour of Grease, Cinderella with Jimmy Osmond, and the US tour of Annie. Anzel got to the semi-finals of the first series of The Bachelor in 2003. She also provided the singing voice of Ashley for the song I Can See Me in the Jem animated series. As a producer, Anzel has worked on shows such as the Olivier award-winning Dreamgirls, the UK tour of Legally Blonde, Moby Dick, and UK premieres of The Life, Sideways and Casa Valentina. She also produced Happy Days: The Musical, which was depicted in the Channel 4 television series The Sound of Musicals. This show was crowdfunded, raising £250,000 from 345 investors in just six weeks. Furthermore, it was the first commercial theatrical production to achieve full funding on Seedrs. Anzel also works for the shopping channel QVC UK as a presenter. Business Amy Anzel is the chief executive officer of Hollywood Browzer Beauty, which she founded in 2017. The company specialises in dermaplaning, hair removal and exfoliation tools. The company is regularly featured on QVC shopping channels, with Amy Anzel presenting on the QVC UK channel. She was also the UK brand ambassador for the No! No! Hair removal system. Filmography References 1973 births Living people

The Ladies of the Maccabees (L.O.T.M.) (renamed in 1892, Ladies of the Modern Maccabees (L.O.T.M.M.); in 1915, Women's Benefit Association; in 1966, North American Benefit Association) was the female auxiliary of the Knights of the Maccabees. It was the first fraternal benefit society operated exclusively by women. This was an insurance benefit society which grew to 80,000 members by 1913 and had paid out over $50 million in endowment benefits. The Ladies of the Maccabees Building, in Port Huron, Michigan was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Early history On March 25, 1886, nine ladies met at the home of Adelphia Grace Ward (aka Mother of the Order, Past Great Commander) to establish the order of the Ladies of the Maccabees (L.O.T.M.). She became known as "Mother Ward" throughout the length and breadth of Maccabeedom. The women began as a local club, or "Hive" in Muskegon, Michigan, but made application to form a statewide auxiliary at the Great Camps 1886 convention; they were denied. They tried again at the 1887 convention and were turned down. In 1888, permission was given to create a "Great Hive" for the state. Laws were drawn up and officials elected and the Great Hive of Michigan was chartered in May 1890. Great Hives were founded in other states such as Ohio and New York, and a "Supreme Hive" was established on October 1, 1892. In 1892, there was a schism within the auxiliary and a new group was formed called the Ladies of the Modern Maccabees (L.O.T.M.M.). The L.O.T.M.M. were later led by schoolteacher Bina West Miller who wanted to help build a fraternal insurance society for women, and she was quite successful. By December 1, 1896, there were Great Hives in half of the states in the Union as well as Canada and membership was up to 66,000, with 33,000 in Michigan alone. 20th century The L.O.T.M.M. became the Women's Benefit Association in 1915 and the North American Benefit Association in 1966. In 1915, the L.O.T.M. had 179,719 members. The Ladies of the Maccebees merged into the Knights in 1926. By the early twentieth century, the group had 100,000 members and by the late 1920s over 250,000. It still had 80,000 members in 1994. Notable people M. E. C. Bates (1839-1905), honorary member of Traverse Bay Hive Marion Babcock Baxter (1850-1910), deputy supreme commander Emma E. Bower (1852–1937) Great Record Keeper; published The Lady Maccabee Frances E. Burns (1866-1937), Great Commander for Michigan Dr. Mary M. Danforth, Supreme Medical Examiner Eva C. Doughty (1852-1929), committee on credentials Lillian Hollister (1853–1911), elected Great Commander of the Ladies of the Maccabees, 1893 Bina West Miller (1867-1954), L.O.T.M.M. leader Gallery References 1886 establishments in Michigan Women's organizations based in the United States

Plakortis is a genus of marine sponges in the order Homosclerophorida, first described by Franz Eilhard Schulze in 1880. Description Plakortis sponges are characterised by having: inorganic (spicular) skeletal complement Skeleton composed mainly of diods, triods, and/or calthrops in one size class Lophose diods, triods, or calthrops complement the main skeleton of non-lophose spicules no lophose spicules diactinal "microscleres" (microrhabs) in some species Species List of accepted species: Plakortis albicans Plakortis angulospiculatus Plakortis badabaluensis Plakortis bergquistae Plakortis clarionensis Plakortis communis Plakortis copiosa Plakortis dariae Plakortis deweerdtaephila Plakortis edwardsi Plakortis erythraena Plakortis fromontae Plakortis galapagensis Plakortis halichondrioides Plakortis hooperi Plakortis insularis Plakortis japonica Plakortis kenyensis Plakortis lita Plakortis mesophotica Plakortis microrhabdifera Plakortis myrae Plakortis nigra Plakortis petrupaulensis Plakortis potiguarensis Plakortis pulvillus Plakortis quasiamphiaster Plakortis ruetzleri Plakortis simplex Plakortis spinalis Plakortis symbiotica Plakortis zyggompha Literature Chemical and medecinal properties References Homoscleromorpha Animals described in 1880 Taxa named by Franz Eilhard Schulze

Charles Robert Hansen (Baldy, C.R.) (August 8, 1909 – May 22, 2000) was an American politician and businessman. Hansen was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He moved to Austin, Minnesota in the 1940s and was involved with the lumbering and banking businesses. Hansen went to University of Minnesota and Austin Community College (now Riverland Community College) to study mechanical engineering. Hansen served on the Austin, Minnesota City Council. Hansen then served as mayor of Austin, Minnesota from 1954 to 1962 and was a Democrat. Hansen served in the Minnesota Senate from 1967 to 1966. He died at Austin Medical Center in Austin, Minnesota. References 1909 births 2000 deaths Businesspeople from Saint Paul, Minnesota Politicians from Saint Paul, Minnesota People from Austin, Minnesota University of Minnesota alumni American mechanical engineers Minnesota Democrats Mayors of places in Minnesota Minnesota city council members Minnesota state senators

I Never Die (stylized in all caps) is an upcoming debut studio album by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle. The album is set to be released on March 14, 2022 by Cube and Republic. It marks their first project as a quintet, after the departure of a former member Soojin in August 2021. Background and promotion In January 2021, the group released their fourth extended play, I Burn, which is about various emotions felt in the process of regaining happiness after separation. It received generally positive reviews from contemporary critics. It debuted at number three on the Gaon Album Chart, became the group's fifth top ten album in the country and scored their best one-week sales with 115,500 copies. The EP also marks as the group's final release as a sextet, before Soojin's hiatus and subsequent departure from the group in August 2021. In an interview with E-Daily, Miyeon revealed that (G)I-dle might be promoting as a group "sooner than fans expect" and that "[The group] will show you lots of new and cool sides of ourselves this year". On February 17, 2022 Cube Entertainment stated that the group was preparing to release new music in March. On February 24, 2022, the label announced that (G)I-dle would be releasing their first studio album titled I Never Die on March 14. On February 25, a black-and-white comeback trailer was released.(G) On February 27, the track listing was released, followed by a lyric poster on March 1. Concept pictures will be released on March 2, 3 and 4. An audio snippet will be published on March 7 with music video teasers on March 11 and 12. Track listing Release history References

The Critics' Choice Super Award for Best Horror Series is an award presented to the best television series in the horror genre by the Critics Choice Association. Winners and Nominees Series with multiple nominations Evil (CBS/Paramount+) – 2 Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards

Freekscape: Escape From Hell is a puzzle platformer game developed by Brazilian company Kidguru Studios and published by Creat Studios for the Sony PlayStation Portable, and released on 8th April 2010. The game uses the Vicious Engine. The game involves controlling a demon called Freek who is attempting to exit hell. The player must solve puzzles in order to be able to progress through each level. In their review of the game, IGN gave it a score of 7.5. References 2010 video games PlayStation Portable games PlayStation Portable-only games Puzzle-platform games Video games about demons Video games developed in Brazil Video games set in hell

Ptolemaeus son of Glaucias (, fl. 2nd century B.C) was a katochos (an unclear word roughly translatable as hermit) who lived in the Temple of Astarte in the Serapeum in Memphis, Egypt for 20 years. Many details about his life and associates, such as his younger brother Apollonios, are known thanks to the survival of an extensive archive of papyri belonging to the katochoi of the temple. Katoche Ptolemaeus was born in approximately 200 BC. He was the eldest of four sons of a certain Glaucias, a Macedonian lot-holder at the village of Psichis in the Heracleopolite nome. Around 172, he began a period of twenty years as a katochos of the Temple of Astarte. The meaning of katochos is unclear, but it entailed a strict restriction against leaving the temple. In the summer of 158, Ptolemaeus was joined by his adolescent brother Apollonios, who learned to read and write before joining the Ptolemaic army and later becoming a police informant. Ptolemaeus had custody of three Egyptian girls who lived in asylia in the temple: the twins Thages and Thaous and their probable sister Tathemis. According to Ptolemaeus, their mother and her Greek lover had sought to kill the twins' father, a friend of Ptolemaeus. Their father died soon afterwards and their mother took possession of his property, forcing the twins to flee to the temple. There they performed the sacred funerary rites of the Apis bull, for which a pair of twins was conveniently needed to play the roles of Isis and Nephthys. Due to his katoche, Ptolemaeus relied on an Egyptian agent, Harmais, and two therapeutae, Diphilos and Nikanor, who were able to leave the temple area unlike the katochoi. Ptolemaeus wrote numerous petitions to various officials during his katoche, including Ptolemy VI Philometor and Cleopatra II. He often appealed to the strategos of his nome, Dionysios, about injustices and crimes committed against him, including an occasion on which he claimed to have been nearly murdered by a mob for being a Greek. He also recorded his dreams and those of the twins, which were regarded as having prophetic significance. See also Horos son of Nechoutes Dryton and Apollonia archive References 2nd-century BC Egyptian people 2nd-century BC Macedonians Egyptian hermits

The Federation of Transport, Communication and Sea (, FETCOMAR) was a trade union representing workers in several related sectors, in Spain. The union was established in 1987, when the Federation of Transport and Communications merged with the Federation of the Sea. Like both its predecessors, it affiliated to the Workers' Commissions (CCOO). As of 1994 it was CCOO's second largest affiliate, with 74,361 members. In 1997, it merged with the Federation of Paper, Graphic Arts, Communications and Entertainment, to form the Federation of Communication and Transport. References Communications trade unions Transportation trade unions Trade unions established in 1987 Trade unions disestablished in 1997 Trade unions in Spain

is a Japanese artistic gymnast. Born in Okayama, Japan, he graduated from Nippon Sport Science University and later join Tokushukai Gymnastics Club. Yunoki has represented Japan at several FIG World Cup competitions. See also Japan men's national gymnastics team References External links Takaaki Sugino at FIG website Japanese male artistic gymnasts Sportspeople from Okayama Prefecture Living people 1997 births

Sara Thacher is an American game and experience designer. She is one of the founders of the San Francisco-based immersive experience The Jejune Institute and works as a creative director and senior R&D Imagineer at Walt Disney Imagineering, including creative leadership on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser two-day immersive Disney experience. Education Thacher studied glass at the Rhode Island School of Design and earned a Masters of Fine Arts in Social Practice at the California College of the Arts. Career Thacher was one of the creators of the multi-chapter interactive experience The Jejune Institute in San Francisco, with Jeff Hull and Uriah Findley. She served as a lead producer and experience designer for Nonchalance after answering a Craigslist recruiting ad. She is featured in the 2013 documentary about The Jejune Institute, The Institute. She later worked for The Go Game and was a producer and designer on FutureCoast, a future forecasting game by World Without Oil's Ken Eklund that ran in February 2014. FutureCoast was funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation to Columbia University's Polar Partnership. The game explored climate change, its effect on polar ice, and rising sea levels through a series of voicemails from the future. The game also used in-person experiences, geocached items, and social media to engage audiences. Thacher works as a senior creative director and research and development Imagineer at Walt Disney Imagineering. Her work includes creative leadership on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser two-day immersive Disney experience, the Themed Entertainment Association Award-winning Haunted Mansion: Ghost Post, and alternate reality game The Optimist, a game set around Anaheim, California and inside Disneyland that served as a promotional tie-in to the 2015 film Tomorrowland. References Living people Transmediation American video game designers Women video game designers Disney people Rhode Island School of Design alumni California College of the Arts alumni Year of birth missing (living people) Living people

Marvin Clyde Leist Jr. (October 17, 1942 – February 13, 2022) was an American politician. Leist was born in Liberal, Kansas and graduated from Lookeba Sickles High School in Lookeba, Oklahoma. He graduated from Oklahoma Panhandle State University. He taught high school and raised cattle. He lived in Morris, Oklahoma, with his wife and family. He served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1987 to 2007 and was a Democrat. Leist died at the Muskogee Creek Nation Center in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, on February 13, 2022, at the age of 79. References 1942 births 2022 deaths Members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives Oklahoma Democrats Oklahoma Panhandle State University alumni People from Liberal, Kansas People from Morris, Oklahoma

Expeditie Robinson: All Stars is the twenty-third season of the Dutch reality television series Expeditie Robinson. The season was filmed in Zanzibar, Tanzania and consists of 16 former contestants who've reached the semi-finals of their respective seasons return to compete for another shot of winning the title of Robinson and a prize of €25,000. The season was initially supposed to premiere on 10 March 2022 on Videoland but due to the controversies surrounding The Voice of Holland, the premiere date was pushed up and premiered on 24 February 2022 and now aired on RTL 4. Contestants Challenges Voting History Notes References External links Expedition Robinson seasons 2022 Dutch television seasons

Somedays or Some Days may refer to: "Somedays", a song by Audioslave from Revelations, 2006 "Somedays", a song by Paul McCartney from Flaming Pie, 1997 "Somedays", a song by the Raconteurs from Help Us Stranger, 2019 Some Days, an album by Dennis Lloyd, 2021 See also Someday (disambiguation)

Pasquale J. DeBaise (August 13, 1926 – February 17, 2022) was an American businessman and politician. DeBaise was born in Wallingford, Connecticut. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. DeBaise owned a heating and air conditioning business in Wallingford. He served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1967 to 1973 and was a Democrat. He died in Wallingford, Connecticut on February 17, 2022, at the age of 95. References 1926 births 2022 deaths 20th-century American politicians Businesspeople from Connecticut Connecticut Democrats Members of the Connecticut House of Representatives People from Wallingford, Connecticut Military personnel from Connecticut

is a Japanese artistic gymnast. Born in Osaka, Japan, he graduated from Nippon Sport Science University & later joined Tokushukai Gymnastics Club. Haruki was part of Japan men's national gymnastics team that won the silver medal at the 2019 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Competitive history Detailed Results 2017-2020 Code of Points See also Japan men's national gymnastics team References External links Minori Haruki at FIG Official Minori Haruki Japanese male artistic gymnasts Sportspeople from Osaka Prefecture Living people 1999 births

Jhonny Yunus Tagi (born January 12, 2001) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga 1 club Persipura Jayapura. Club career Persipura Jayapura He was signed for Persipura Jayapura to played in Liga 1 on 2021 season. Tagi made his league debut on 14 February 2022 as a substitute in a match against Barito Putera at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar. Career statistics Club Notes References External links Jhonny Tagi at Soccerway Jhonny Tagi at Liga Indonesia 2001 births Living people Indonesian footballers Persipura Jayapura players Liga 1 (Indonesia) players Association football wingers

is a Japanese novel written by Mizuki Tsujimura, and published by Poplar Publishing in May 2017. A manga adaptation illustrated by Tomo Taketomi was serialized in Shueisha's seinen manga magazine Ultra Jump from June 2019 to February 2022, with its chapters collected into four tankōbon volumes as of September 2021. An anime film adaptation will premiere in Q4 2022. Media Novel Written by Mizuki Tsujimura, Lonely Castle in the Mirror was originally published on May 11, 2017, by Poplar Publishing. The company re-released the novel in a two-volume paperback format in March 2021. The novel was published in English by Doubleday in April 2021. Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Tomo Taketomi was serialized in Shueisha's seinen manga magazine Ultra Jump from June 19, 2019, to February 19, 2022. Shueisha collected its chapters into four tankōbon volumes as of September 2021. Anime film An anime film adaptation was announced on February 24, 2022. It will premiere in Japan in Q4 2022. Reception In 2017, the novel placed first in Kadokawa's Da Vinci magazine "Book of the Year" list. It also won the Japan Booksellers' Award in 2018. References External links 2017 Japanese novels Anime and manga based on novels Seinen manga Shueisha manga

Indy Halpern (born March 28, 2000), better known by his online alias SPACE, is an American professional Overwatch player in the Overwatch League (OWL). He began his career in 2017, playing with teams such as Arc 6 and Cloud9 in late 2017. Halpern signed with the Los Angeles Valiant of the OWL ahead of the league's inaugural season. After two seasons with the Valiant, he signed with the Los Angeles Gladiators. Halpern has won two midseason playoff titles—one in 2018 and one in 2021. He is a three-time OWL All-Star and was awarded with a Role Star commendation in 2021. Outside of the OWL, Halpern played in the 2018 Overwatch World Cup (OWWC) and won the 2019 Overwatch World Cup as a member of Team USA. Early life Halpern was born on March 28, 2000, to his mother Diane Mella and father Mike Halpern. From around age 7–8 until 14, he was a child model for companies such as Gap, Ralph Lauren, and Nike. Growing up, Halpern lived with his mother and grandmother on the Upper East Side of New York City, while attending Léman Manhattan Preparatory School in Lower Manhattan on a scholarship. However, being far away from where he grew up, as well as the commute to Lemen, was difficult for him, so his mother transferred him to Life Sciences, a public school on the Upper East Side. Halpern regularly skipped classes at Life Sciences to go home and play Overwatch, which led to him nearing academic probation at school. Performing well on the competitive mode in Overwatch, he dropped out of school to pursue a career as a professional Overwatch player, although he planned to take online classes to get his GED. Halpern was featured in CBS News' 2018 documentary Esports: The Price of the Grind. Professional career Early career Halpern was a member of esports team Arc 6 in 2017. Later that year, esports organization Cloud9 picked up Halpern as a fill-in for Overwatch Contenders Europe Season One. Los Angeles Valiant Ahead of the inaugural season of the Overwatch League, Halpern signed with the Los Angeles Valiant. At the time of signing, he was underage and was not eligible to play until March 2018. Halpern made his professional debut in April 2018, right after the midpoint of the season, immediately making an impact with the team. His first match was against the Seoul Dynasty; the Valiant won, 4–0. The Valiant hit their stride after that match, winning the Stage 4 Playoffs and making a deep run into the 2018 playoffs. Halpern was selected as a reserve for the 2018 Overwatch League All-Star Game and 2019 Overwatch League All-Star Game. In October 2019, The Valiant announced that they had parted ways with Halpern. Los Angeles Gladiators Halpern signed with the Los Angeles Gladiators ahead of the 2020 season. He was selected as All-Star in 2020, marking the third consecutive year that he received the commendation. Halpern picked up his second OWL midseason tournament title in 2021, after the Gladiators defeated the Chengdu Hunters in the Countdown Cup finals. At the end of the 2021 season, he received a Role Star commendation, an award given to the top players in each role. National team career After his first year in the OWL, Halpern was selected as a member of Team USA in the 2018 Overwatch World Cup (OWWC). In the group stage, Team USA finished as the top seed, advancing them to the knockout round. Team USA fell to Team United Kingdom in the quarterfinals, 1–3. The following year, Halpern was again selected to play for Team USA in the 2019 Overwatch World Cup. Team USA went undefeated in the group stage to advance to the knockouts, where they defeated Sweden, the United Kingdom, and South Korea to advance to the OWWC finals. The US team swept Team China in the finals, 3–0, giving the US their first OWWC title. Notes References External links Career statistics and player information from the Overwatch League. Living people 2000 births American esports players Los Angeles Valiant players Los Angeles Gladiators players Cloud9 (esports) players

Mia Krisna Pratiwi (born 19 June 1994) is an Indonesian industrial engineer and environmentalist. In 2021, she was listed as one of BBC's 100 Women. Pratiwi attended the Bandung Institute of Technology and works at the Denpasar City Environmental Agency. Pratiwi developed a computer application to improve the collection, processing and recycling of urban waste on the island of Bali. It is managed through the NGO Griya Luhu and involves the local community. In October 2021, Pratiwi was on the jury for the Sustainable Teenpreneur Competition. References 1994 births Living people People from Bali Industrial engineers Indonesian engineers Indonesian women environmentalists BBC 100 Women 21st-century Indonesian women Bandung Institute of Technology alumni

Candy Yaghjian Waites (born 1943) is an American former politician. Candy Yaghjian Waites was born in 1943 to Armenian-American painter . Her mother was of Scottish descent. The family moved from New York City to Columbia, South Carolina, in the mid-1940s, when Edmund Yaghjian left the Art Students League of New York for a position at the University of South Carolina. Candy Yaghjian attended Wheaton College. During the 1964 presidential election, the student body of Wheaton College helped Yaghjian raise money to travel home and vote in the election, as, at the time, South Carolina law only permitted military personnel to request absentee ballots. Yaghjian married Robert G. Waites in 1965. The couple raised two children. Candy Waites was president of the League of Women Voters of Columbia/Richland County from 1973 to 1976. She ran for a seat on the Richland County Council for the first time in 1976. Waites remained a county council member for twelve years. Subsequently, Waites was nominated by the Democratic Party and won a June 1988 special election against Republican candidate Ray Rossi in the South Carolina House of Representatives's 75th district. Waites faced Rossi in the November general elections and secured a full term in office. As a legislator, Waites was supportive of environmental regulations. In 1989, she filed a complaint with the state ethics board regarding a contract between the state government and architectural firm R. Phil Roof to build a new state prison. Waites opted not to run for another full term as state legislator in 1994, because her district was subject to reapportionment. After leaving public office, Waites served as lecturer of political science and an associate dean of the Leadership Institute at Columbia College from 1993 to 1999. During her tenure at Columbia, Waites earned a master's degree in public administration at the University of South Carolina in 1997. Between 1999 and 2003, Waites was director of the division of children's services for the South Carolina Governor's Office. She then returned to Columbia College as director of the Leadership Institute, serving until 2010. References 1943 births Wheaton College (Massachusetts) alumni Politicians from Columbia, South Carolina Politicians from New York City Women state legislators in South Carolina Living people 20th-century American women politicians 20th-century American politicians Members of the South Carolina House of Representatives South Carolina Democrats University of South Carolina alumni American people of Armenian descent American people of Scottish descent County council members in South Carolina Columbia College (South Carolina) faculty

(born May 23, 1961) is a Japanese diplomat who is currently serving as the Ambassador to China, a role he filled from November 2020. Early life Born in Osaka in 1961, Tarumi attended and graduated from Kyoto University's Faculty of Law in March 1985. After graduation, he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after attending Osaka Prefectural Tennoji High School. Diplomatic career After joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he studied abroad at Nanjing University in 1986 and at the University of California, San Diego in 1988. In 1989, he moved to China where he was assigned as First Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in Beijing till 1990. After returning to Japan in 1990, he served in the Second Division of the Cultural Exchange Department and the Economic Cooperation Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 1994, he was the Chief Secretary of the Research Planning Division of the Economic Cooperation Bureau. In 1995, he returned to work at the Embassy of Japan in China. In 1999, he moved to Hong Kong where he served as Director of Political Affairs at the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong. From 2001, he served in the Japan–Taiwan Exchange Association office in Taipei, Taiwan. In 2003, he was assigned as the Planning Officer and Director of the Japan-Korea Economic Coordination Office, Northeast Asia Division, Asian and Oceania Affairs Bureau. In 2004, he served International Intelligence Officer with the Intelligence and Analysis Service within the Third International Information Office and in Asia-Oceania Bureau from February 2007. In August 2008, he was the Chief of the Southeast Asia Division one of Southern Asia Department of the State Bureau, and the Chief of the China and Mongolia Division in the Asian and Oceania Affairs Bureau. In September 2011, he returned to the Embassy of Japan in Beijing, where he served as a political minister. From 2013, he served as Secretariat, Secretariat of General Affairs Division Manager and Secretariat Deputy Director of Minister of Foreign Affairs, and its Asia-Pacific and South Asia Department. In August 2016, he served in the Japan–Taiwan Exchange Association office in Taipei till March 2017. Tarumi was appointed Director of the Consular Section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 20, 2018, and was appointed Director of the Minister's Secretariat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 2, 2019. Ambassador to China On July 15, 2020, it was reported that Tarumi would be appointed as the Ambassador to China, succeeding Yutaka Yokoi. Tarumi arrived in Beijing on November 26, but due to COVID-19 pandemic, he was required to stay in two weeks of quarantine. On April 14, 2021, President of China Xi Jinping accepted Tarumi's credentials at the Great Hall of the People. References 1961 births Living people Ambassadors of Japan to China Nanjing University alumni University of California, San Diego alumni Kyoto University alumni People from Osaka

Iosif Ivanovich Charlemagne, or Sharleman (Russian:Иосиф Иванович Шарлемань, 5 November 1782, Saint Petersburg - 8 December 1861, Saint Petersburg) was a Russian architect of French ancestry. He also served as a State Councillor. Two of his sons, Adolf and Iosif, became well-known painters. Biography His father, Jean Baptiste Charlemagne-Baudet, was a sculptor; originally from Rouen. His younger brother, Ludwig (or Lodovik), would also become an architect. Together with their other brothers, Ivan and Karl, they enrolled at the Imperial Academy of Arts in 1797, on a scholarship. Within a short time, his projects were receiving awards. His official graduation came in 1803 but, at his request, he remained at the academy for another year to "gain great success not as a student, but as an artist". After completing his extra year, he joined the civil service; drafting projects for the construction of government buildings. In 1817, he became a member of the building committee of the "Department of State Economy and Public Buildings" at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. From 1821 to 1822, at the behest of Viktor Kochubey, the Minister of the Interior, he developed a series of projects for buildings that would employ medicinal waters and balneotherapy. Beginning in 1826, his plans were used to build the St. Nicholas Baths in Pyatigorsk; under the direction of the Swiss architect . His activities were not limited to the area around Saint Petersburg. As a court architect, he often travelled with, or on behalf of, members of the Royal Family. For example, in 1825, shortly after his marriage, the Imperial Court began developing a summer residence in Taganrog, on the Sea of Azov. Together with Daniil Babkin (1771-1858), the Imperial (a type of court supervisor), he went there to prepare the premises. He also served as an architect at the State Audit Office, and was a member of the "Department of Projects and Estimates" at the Main Directorate of Railways. His many services were recognized when he was awarded the Order of Saint Vladimir, third degree, and an honorary membership in the Imperial Academy. References Further reading V. V. Antonov,Братья Шарлемани. Зодчие Санкт-Петербурга XIX — начала XX веков ("The Charlemagne Brothers", In: Architects of St. Petersburg of the XIX - early XX centuries, pgs.219-224), Lenizdat, 1998 External links 1782 births 1861 deaths Russian architects Imperial Academy of Arts alumni Russian people of French descent Architects from Saint Petersburg

Jacopo Coletta (born 19 April 1992) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Lucchese. Club career Born in Rome, Coletta started his career in ChievoVerona youth sector. For the 2012–13 season, he was loaned to Lega Pro club Lumezzane. He made his professional debut on 20 January 2013 against Pavia. On 10 October 2019, he signed with Serie D club Lucchese as a free agent. References External links 1992 births Living people Footballers from Rome Italian footballers Association football goalkeepers Serie C players Lega Pro Seconda Divisione players Serie D players A.C. ChievoVerona players F.C. Lumezzane V.G.Z. A.S.D. players S.P.A.L. players S.S. Racing Club Fondi players S.S. Racing Club Roma players AZ Picerno players Lucchese 1905 players

Giovanni Vastarini-Cresi (1870 – 14 April 1924) was an Italian anatomist and professor at the Naples Anatomical Institute. He is especially known for studies of the human tongue and arterio-venous anastomoses in humans and other animals. Vastarini-Cresi was born in Taranto. He became a lecturer at the Naples Anatomical Institute where he became a professor and in 1919, the head of the institute. He was involved in teaching and research in histology and anatomy. His major work was on the studies of arteriovenous anastomosis in the tongue of humans. He introduced gylcogen-staining techniques. References 1870 births 1924 deaths Italian anatomists

This is a list of Spanish television related events in 1981. Events 10 January: Fernando Castedo is appointed Director General of RTVE. 23 February: Following the 1981 Spanish coup d'état attempt, the headquarters of Televisión Española in Prado del Rey are occupied by armed forces. 24 February: TVE broadcasts a message of King Juan Carlos I, that entails the failure of the coup d’état. 21 May: Journalist Iñaki Gabilondo is dismisses as Head of TVE News Department. 24 October: Carlos Robles Piquer is appointed Director General of RTVE. 5 December: Francisco wins the Festival de la OTI, with the song Latino, representing TVE. Debuts Television shows La 1 Ending this year La 1 Foreign series debuts in Spain Births 14 January - Rosa López, Cantante (participante en OT y representante de España en Eurovisión). 17 January - Daniel Diges, actor. 12 February - Ana Ibáñez, journalist. 14 February - Gonzalo Miró, host. 22 April - Bernabé Fernández, actor. Marta Larralde, actress. 23 April - Uri Sabat, host 30 April - Ana Ibáñez, journalist & hostess. 30 June - Àlex Casademunt, host & singer. 6 July - Elena Ballesteros, actress. 18 September - Aitor Luna, actor. 29 September - Nuria Marín, hostess. 23 October - Leticia Dolera, actress. 5 November - Javier Pereira, actor. 14 November - Álex García, actor 20 November - Tamara Falcó, hostess. 23 November - Álex Barahona, actor. 30 November - María Castro, actress. Deaths 23 January - Miguel de la Hoz, realizador, 38. 2 July - Mercedes Prendes, actress, 73. 1 August - Álvaro de Laiglesia, guionista, 58. 8 September - Alfonso Sánchez, crítico de cine, 70. 15 November - Joaquín Pamplona, actor, 57. See also 1981 in Spain List of Spanish films of 1981 References 1981 in Spanish television

Ferrari has made a series of 1.6-liter, turbocharged, V6 Formula One racing engines, starting with the Tipo 059/3 designation for the 2014 season. The V6 turbo engine was developed under the direction of Luca Marmorini and Mattia Binotto. The engine itself is coupled with an energy recovery system hybrid unit, and all evolutions and newer iterations of the power unit are based on the same basic hybrid architecture that has existed since 2014. Ferrari 059/3 was the engine's official name in the 2014 inaugural season. In the following seasons, the further expansion stages of the engine were each given new names. Formally, however, all expansion forms were based on the basic structure that has existed since 2014. The Type 064 of the 2019 season was often criticized from the middle of the season. While Ferrari put in a strong performance throughout the 2019 season, their performance was particularly strong between the Belgian Grand Prix and the Mexican Grand Prix. During these races, Ferrari took six consecutive pole positions and scored their only victories of the season in these races. As their form had noticeably improved compared to the first 12 races of the season, Red Bull made an inquiry to the FIA and asked for clarification on whether the use of a system used by Ferrari that bypasses the fuel flow sensor is permissible. Red Bull accused Ferrari of installing the sensor in such a way that it could not measure an increased, illegal fuel flow. The FIA ​​responded with a technical guideline ahead of the US Grand Prix, reminding all competitors that such systems are not allowed. As a result, Ferrari's form faded. As the season progressed, they managed neither a pole position nor a win. Max Verstappen then publicly accused Ferrari of fraud. After the end of testing for the 2020 season, the FIA ​​announced that it had completed its investigation into the Type 064 engine and entered into a private agreement with Ferrari. The FIA ​​refused to disclose the results of the investigation after protests from the other teams. Applications Ferrari F14 T (Tipo 059/3) Ferrari SF15-T (Tipo 059/4) Ferrari SF16-H (Tipo 059/5) Ferrari SF70H (Tipo 062) Ferrari SF71H (Tipo 062 EVO) Ferrari SF90 (Tipo 064) Ferrari SF1000 (Tipo 065) Ferrari SF21 (Tipo 066) Ferrari F1-75 (Tipo 067) Marussia MR03 Sauber C33 Sauber C34 Sauber C36 Sauber C37 Alfa Romeo Racing C38 Alfa Romeo Racing C39 Alfa Romeo Racing C41 Alfa Romeo C42 Haas VF-16 Haas VF-17 Haas VF-18 Haas VF-19 Haas VF-20 Haas VF-21 Haas VF-22 Toro Rosso STR11 References Ferrari engines Formula One engines Gasoline engines by model V6 engines

Lana Ladd Stokan (born September 5, 1958) is a former American Democrat politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives. Born in El Dorado, Arkansas, she attended McCluer North High School, St. Louis Community College, and Southern Illinois University. References 1958 births Living people 20th-century American politicians 21st-century American politicians 20th-century American women politicians 21st-century American women politicians Members of the Missouri House of Representatives Missouri Democrats

Patricia Secrest is a former American Republican politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she attended University of Missouri-Columbia and Washington University in St. Louis. In 2004, she ran to become lieutenant governor of Missouri, but she was defeated in the Republican primary by Peter Kinder. Secrest grew up in southwest Missouri and previously worked as a public school teacher and small business owner. References 20th-century American politicians 21st-century American politicians 20th-century American women politicians 21st-century American women politicians Members of the Missouri House of Representatives Missouri Republicans Living people

The Being from Earth is a 1990 German science fiction drama film directed by David Vostell. It was filmed in Los Angeles in English. The Being from Earth tells the story of a day when the lives of various people are in danger due to the connection between their actions and the inexplicable events surrounding the birth of The Being from Earth. A hybrid of animal and plant, born from the sands of the Mojave Desert. Plot Melissa finishes her night shift in a genetics lab in the morning and drives to her boyfriend Teddy, who is planning a bank robbery with Goofy, a friend. Melissa tries to dissuade him. While driving on a highway through the Mojave Desert, Melissa panics and tells Teddy to stop the car immediately. They see the birth of the being out of the sands of the desert and take it home with them. A police officer is already on Teddy because of the planned bank robbery and follows them. After a fight, they leave the downed cop and drive back to Goofy's. They are pursued by curious neighbors. A group of three people, having found out about the birth through the visions of the medium Miriam, track down Melissa and Teddy. Goofy dies in a shootout. Melissa and the being are kidnapped by the group. Teddy tracks them to an abandoned factory floor and tries to free Melissa, but fails. Melissa gets tied up. With the sperm of the being, Melissa is supposed to be fertilized and give birth to a new being. Teddy can prevent this at the last second. Production The Being from Earth was created by Georg Sili, Bruce Fuller / KNB EFX Group and David Vostell. Filming took place in Los Angeles in Palmdale, California and in the Mojave Desert. Film laboratory was Consolidated Film Industries / CFI-Hollywood and Geyer-Werke Berlin. The film premiered on December 8, 1991, in the Kino Babylon in Berlin. The film was released on VHS in 1992 and in 2022 on Blu-ray in the Original English Version. Reception The film's title primarily refers to the being born from the earth. But it can also be understood as a metaphor. The being in the film is not a monster or beast. It's a kind of life that we don't know. The Being from Earth differs greatly from the conventional understanding of cinema and is an enigmatic film. The viewer's expectation of an explanatory, conventional narrative structure quickly gives way to the search for insight. Different interpretations of the plot are possible and also wanted. The film takes on a life of its own that is difficult to follow. The being in the film is extremely passive. It does not bite or kill. Characteristically, it can be compared to the creature in David Lynch's film Eraserhead. Sources David Vostell, Biografia / Recopilation 1978 - 2008 by Michaela Nolte, nivel88 Editor. . The World of David Vostell 1976 - 2018, Sun Chariot Books, Cáceres , 2019. . David Vostell, Worldcat External links References 1990 films German films 1990 science fiction films 1990s avant-garde and experimental films German avant-garde and experimental films English-language German films Films shot in California English-language films 1990 drama films 1990s English-language films 1990 independent films Films set in deserts

The Intsika Yethu Local Municipality council consists of forty-two members elected by mixed-member proportional representation. Twenty-one councillors are elected by first-past-the-post voting in twenty-one wards, while the remaining twenty-one are chosen from party lists so that the total number of party representatives is proportional to the number of votes received. In the election of 1 November 2021 the African National Congress (ANC) won a majority of thirty-five seats. Results The following table shows the composition of the council after past elections. December 2000 election The following table shows the results of the 2000 election. March 2006 election The following table shows the results of the 2006 election. May 2011 election The following table shows the results of the 2011 election. August 2016 election The following table shows the results of the 2016 election. November 2021 election The following table shows the results of the 2021 election. References Intsika Yethu Elections in the Eastern Cape

The Darkest Sword, also known as Hei jian gui jing tian (), is a 1970 Hong Kong action martial arts film directed by Lung Chien, produced by Yuan Hsiang Wu, and starring Ching-Ching Chang and Pin Chiang. Plot Tun-Shan is grieved because he unintentionally killed an enemy and doesn't want to fight anymore. Then, he destroys his sword. Meanwhile, Su-Chen, in love with him, convinces him to start fighting again. Cast Ching-Ching Chang Pin Chiang Yuan Yi Ming-Ming Hsiao Min-Hsiung Wu References External links 1970 films 1970 martial arts films 1970s action films 1970s martial arts films 1970s Cantonese-language films Films shot in Hong Kong Hong Kong action films Hong Kong films Hong Kong films about revenge Hong Kong martial arts films Kung fu films 1970s Mandarin-language films Films directed by Lung Chien

Arakawa Dam is a concrete gravity dam located in Okinawa prefecture of Japan. The dam is used to collect drinking water for water supply, irrigation and flood control. The catchment area of the dam is 7.4 km2. The dam impounds about 16 ha of land when full and can store 1.65 million cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam started on 1971 and completed in 1976. References Dams in Okinawa Prefecture

North-South research partnerships consist of collaborations between researchers from countries in the Global North and the Global South. By establishing equal partnerships in North-South research, economic, social and cultural boundaries can be overcome. Such partnerships can address and enable research of issues in dynamic and complex contexts, as well as deal with uncertainties. Moreover, such research cooperation allows different perspectives to be taken into account to explore issues that are strongly value driven or linked to conflicting interests and power claims. Thus, North-South research partnerships provide new insights in the transition towards sustainable development and facilitate the development of solutions to local and global challenges. History For centuries, people have embarked on voyages of discovery and exploration. In the beginning, such voyages were motivated by the ambition to establish new colonies and extend trade relations. Decolonization gave rise, in the mid-20th century, to the idea of development in cooperation. Research centres were established in developing countries to support and promote knowledge and technology transfer. Debate around sustainable development in the 1990s led to the expansion of initiatives with an initial focus on economic development to include socio-ecological considerations. Warnings from the research community contributed significantly to this paradigm shift (cf. Brundtland Report). However, this change in direction also called for new approaches in research, including interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary methods and initiatives that sought to understand the complexity of global problems and develop appropriate and relevant solutions. To comprehensively attempt to understand global challenges, these must also be studied and understood from the perspective of developing countries. Doing so effectively requires the strengthening of research networks in countries of the Global South and equality in partnerships with researchers from these countries. Such cooperation, on equal terms, is currently also one of the demands laid out in anti- and decolonization debates. North-South research partnerships also have an important role to play in connecting research and development cooperation. Equality in global research cooperation Understanding global sustainable development challenges and designing solutions to address these challenges, requires genuine equitable collaboration among researchers from different countries, disciplines and sectors, including business, civil society, management, and politics. Such collaboration is also predicated on strong research networks across the Global South. Efficient and resilient research depends on long-term, trusting research partnerships of equals. Such partnerships enable ongoing research to be better sustained during periods of crisis (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic) and new research can build on existing collaborations. From an ethical point of view, equality in partnerships is also ‘the right thing to do’ and necessary to prevent the exploitation and abuse of researchers in more vulnerable positions and resource-poor settings (so-called ethics dumping). Equitable partnerships are grounded in the fair and equal distribution of participation, exposure to risk, and personal benefit (e.g., authorship of publications, career advancement, wages, etc.) as well as social benefits derived from research activities. "Access and benefit sharing" is a critical consideration of such cooperation: all researchers, research institutions and countries involved in a given initiative should have equal access to the data generated, as well as the social benefits and financial gains derived from these data. Equality in cooperation between all parties in research partnerships is challenging and often difficult to achieve in practice. To support researchers and research funding institutions in addressing these challenges, the Swiss Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing Countries (KFPE) has outlined 11 principles. These principles serve as a guideline and an international model for equal partnerships in research cooperation. Relationship between sustainable research and basic research Achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda requires international research collaboration on sustainable development. This includes, in particular, North-South research collaborations. Such cooperation enables challenges to sustainable development to be considered comprehensively and from different perspectives, and fosters the development of solutions that take into account different needs and priorities. North-South research cooperation is mostly applied research that makes a specific contribution to sustainable development. However, basic research can also be conducted through North-South research cooperation.  But to date, the majority of basic research is conducted in the Global North. Due to a lack of integration, research networks in the Global South are sometimes excluded from basic research. Funding Funding mechanisms for North-South research collaborations include government research grants, private and philanthropic foundations as well as individuals. Private sector companies also support various research projects and collaborations. One challenge for North-South research is that it straddles research and development cooperation. The requirements for projects in these two areas sometimes differ greatly. Consequently, it is difficult for North-South research to do justice to both areas in each case. This makes finding funding for North-South research more challenging. This challenge is exacerbated in the case of transdisciplinary North-South research, because, as the name implies, such research does not fit into any single discipline. Moreover, in some cases, applied research in the Global South is considered to be ‘inferior’ compared to basic research undertaken at renowned research institutions in the Global North, and receives correspondingly less funding support. North-South research is mostly funded in the form of research projects. Short project cycles and the pressure to generate findings quickly and cheaply make it difficult not only to build long-term research partnerships on an equal footing, but also to establish sustainable structures and strengthen relevant skills and capacities on the ground. In addition to project funding, North-South research would therefore benefit from more funding instruments targeted at strengthening the long-term cooperation between organisations as well as supporting the development of sustainable structures and relevant expertise on site. Critique and possible solutions North-South research cooperation has been much criticised. In addition to the general criticism levied at development cooperation generally, there are several specific aspects of North-South research that are frequently mentioned by critics. The most important points are listed below: The quality and efficiency of North-South research is not on par with the demonstrated research excellence at renowned research institutions in the Global North. North-South research is not undertaken with the same scientific rigour and independence as basic or fundamental disciplinary research. North-South research is too practice-oriented and produces too few publications in high-impact scientific journals. This is countered by the argument that North-South researchers are more likely to step out of the ivory tower of academia, tackle real world problems and offer viable solutions. Moreover, scientific performance should not only be evaluated based on the impact factor of scientific publications, but also according to the tangible benefits generated for society. North-South research is too theoretical and removed from practice. From the perspective of practitioners, research findings are too theoretical and lack tangible application(s). This highlights the dilemma facing applied North-South research. From the ‘scientific’ perspective, it does not qualify as excellent research, while from the ‘applied’ perspective, it is too theoretical. Applied North-South research in fact benefits both science and practice. In well-implemented projects, scientific knowledge critically informs on the ground practice and current development problems inspire key research questions. Traditional knowledge and local cultural ideas often hold little value in Western-influenced research. Critics warn that important knowledge is therefore ignored and equal partnerships not possible. There are, however, an increasing number of efforts to integrate across multiple forms of knowledge (western-based scientific, indigenous, local and traditional), different systems of thought, as well as cultural practises and beliefs. In general, however, research and science follow Western-style patterns of thought. By using the term North-South research collaboration, the perception of a North-South divide is further sharpened. This simplified dichotomy is not helpful. From a deconstructionist perspective, the image of a rich North and poor South is too inaccurate. Differences between countries manifest themselves along a spectrum of varying financial strength, technological standards, and different research capacities. Accordingly, from a research perspective, there is no such thing as North vs South opposing research groups. Although the distinction between North and South as general characterization has its weaknesses, certain differences in research cannot be dismissed and should be acknowledged and addressed. North-South research partnerships often contain paternalistic features. There is a perception that the North is superior to the South and that researchers from the North are better than researchers from the South. Also, most research funding is provided by institutions in the North. Both of these dimensions undermine equality in North-South partnerships. Consistent implementation of the guidelines for cross-border research partnerships is one approach to minimise these challenges and transform one-way paternalistic knowledge transfer into a partnership grounded in collaboration, mutual learning, and knowledge-sharing. Cumbersome and risk-prone research tasks are often unequally distributed. For instance, labour-intensive and sometimes dangerous fieldwork is assigned to local or young researchers. However, they are seldom invited to attend prestigious conferences or as co-authors on research publications. Agreements on "access and benefit sharing" as well as measures against so-called "ethics dumping" can help redress these manifestations of inequality. North-South research offers limited opportunities to establish academic careers, as researchers need a lot of time to build partnerships and fully understand the local context. This is time that is not spent publishing career-relevant scientific manuscripts in high-impact journals. However, careers that bridge academia and practice offer many professional opportunities. As a reminder, the quality of research endeavours should not solely be evaluated through publications in high-impact journals (or publications in high-impact journals should not be the sole indicator of research quality). Important Institutions for global research cooperation The following institutions are actively involved in North-South research cooperation - this is not an exhaustive list : The Word Academy of Sciences (TWAS) The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Institute of Development Studies (IDS) Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED) Global Development Network (GDN) International Network for Advancing Science and Policy (INASP) Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) International Development Research Centre (IDRC) International Science Council UK Collaborative on Development Research (UKCDR) SciDevNet European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI) Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) Scholars at Risk (SAR) References External links UKCDR Equitable Partnerships Hub GlobalDev-Blog EADI Blog inasp Blog SciDevNet Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing Countries Research Sustainability Transdisciplinarity International relations

Gombo Salsa is an album by the African-Latin-American salsa group Africando. It was released in 1996. The group supported the album by playing Lincoln Center's "Expressiones Latinas" concert series. Production The album was produced by Ibrahima Sylla. It was the group's first release to include Gnonnas Pedro. The songs were arranged by Boncana Maiga. Africando covered Tabu Ley Rochereau's "Paquita"; Rochereau sang on the cover. Roger Marie Eugene and José Fajardo also contributed to the album. Critical reception The New York Times wrote: "Two songs with lead vocals by Sekouba Diabate, a jali from Guinea, use the unexpected leaps and modal scales of jali songs, but most of the album resembles classic salsa, discreet yet propulsive. The wild cards are the singers, who mostly follow Cuban and Puerto Rican models but also reveal the gentle, pleading tones of African lead tenors." The Gazette deemed it the third best "worldbeat" album of 1996, writing that the "tropical-dance-floor release ... has more salsa energy than your feet will ever need." The Miami Herald concluded that "while salsa in North America remains stuck in place, the music by Malian flutist and arranger Boncana Maiga echos tradition but nudges it forward ... The best salsa of the '90s is African." The Star-Ledger lamented that "the band is so high-powered, the drumming and instrumental solos so hot, that the group, singing in the laid-back African style without the intensely rhythmic attack of Latin singers like Celia Cruz or Ruben Blades, are often overshadowed." AllMusic called the album "an instant classic," writing that "the band continues to polish its radiant mixture of classic mambos, sones, boleros, and cha-chas." Track listing References 1996 albums Salsa albums

Matuszczak is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Bernadetta Matuszczak (1937–2021), Polish composer Walter Matuszczak (1918–2001), American football player See also Matuszczyk Polish-language surnames

With an impressive literacy rate of 98%, South Korea is known for its high regard for good education from childhood. Graduating from an acclaimed educational institute is usually seen as a matter of great accomplishment and it often translates into a social admiration and respect for the individual. According to the Ministry of Education of South Korea, public schools currently include 5,058 kindergartens, 6,067 elementary schools, 2,628 middle schools and 1,452 high schools. There are 92 public special education schools throughout the country. Imparting sound education to every citizen from an early age irrespective of economic conditions is one of the top priorities of the country. In the past several years, South Korea has been undertaking various projects to achieve the same. The Ministry of Education has been working towards improving both public elementary and higher education experience for the masses. A national-level curriculum called the ‘Nuri Curriculum’ has been implemented since July 2012 to “strengthen the nation’s responsibility for early education” (KICCE Policy Brief 2019). It guarantees “equal educational opportunities for all children at the beginning of their lives by providing free educational expenses” (ibid). Tuition-free high-schools, support for school entrance fees and textbook expenses are also some of the goals the country is working towards. Over the years, the thrust of public education has been to follow a curriculum that focuses more on personality development and the cultivation of qualities to become responsible citizens rather than a curriculum that only guarantees entrance into higher educational institutions. The most recent revised version of the 7th curriculum followed in schools lists its major goals as: producing “creative convergence talent,” realizing “happy learning by means of workload optimization and improved learning experience,” implementing “a curriculum capable of promoting core competencies,” reinforcing “foundational knowledge education in humanities, social studies, science and technology” and consolidating “consistency in content, teaching and assessment.” Since 2000, Korea has consistently earmarked 15-20% of its budget for education, which happens to be highest among the OECD countries. In 2020, it invested 75.7 trillion won in the educational sector. PUBLIC EDUCATION STRUCTURE According to Ministry of Education, Korean education uses a 6-3-3-4 single ladder system - six years in elementary school, three years each in middle school and high school, and four years in university. It has been praised for various reasons, including its remarkably high test-results and its major role in paving the way to South Korea's economic development while creating one of the world's most educated work forces. As per educational statistics 2020, total number of schools (kindergarten, elementary, middle, high) are 20,740. Number of students are 6,010,006 and number of teachers are 498,281. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - the first step in addressing learning gaps: Childcare and development programs are offered at kindergartens for children ages 3 and older and daycare centers for babies and infants. Government policies to increase public accountability for kindergartens to improve the learning opportunities for the children. According to Ministry of Education, Korean government introduced the so-called Nuri (It means the world in Korean.) Curriculum whose goal is to give a kind of ‘fair opportunity to get education’ for all Korean children and let them pursue their dreams and hopes to their complete satisfaction. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION – guaranteeing equal educational opportunities: Elementary schools : It consists of grades one to six (age 7 to age 12 in Korean years—6 to 11 in western years). Korea’s compulsory elementary education began in 1950 and advanced in phases over the next 30 years. Starting in 1985, compulsory middle school education was introduced and expanded regionally with widespread implementation in 2004. The primary curriculum consists of nine principal subjects: moral education, Korean language, social studies, mathematics, science, physical education, music, fine arts, and practical arts. English-language instruction now begins in the third grade, so that children can start learning English in a relaxed atmosphere through colloquial commutation. Middle schools : Middle schools in South Korea consist of three grades. Most students enter at age 12 and graduate at age 14 or 15. Upon completion of primary school, students advance to middle school, which consists of grades seven through nine. The curriculum consists of 12  fundamental or  essential subjects(Korean, Mathematics, English, social studies, and science form the core subjects) with students also receiving instruction in music, art, Physical Education, Korean history, ethics, home economics, secondary language, technology).Homeroom teachers play a very important role in students' lives. A 1-hour class period lasts 45 minutes in proposition, but it can be adjusted pliably in consideration of weather, season, student enlargement, learning content types, and school state of affairs. Before school, students have an extra block of 30 minutes or longer that may be used for self-study.   **More than 95% of middle school students also attend privately run, after-school tutoring agencies known as Hagwon (학원), or "cram schools", in order to receive extra specifications from private tutors. The core subjects, especially the cumulative subjects of Korean, English, and math, receive the most emphasis. High schools : High schools in South Korea teach students for three years, from first grade (age 15–16) to third grade (age 17–18), and students commonly graduate at age 17 or 18. High schools are divided into academic and vocational schools. In 1995, some 62 percent of students were enrolled in academic high schools and 38 percent in vocational high schools. A small number attended specialized high schools concentrating in science, the arts, foreign languages, and other specialized fields. The mission of the high school is to help young people having their targets and authorizing them to do their best with a career trajectory, a course of study includes the four subject areas: fundamental, exploration, physical education and art, life and culture. Even though students are able to choose from an array of classes that are of their interest, they must fulfill unit requirements. There are also standard and advanced coursework. The standard coursework covers core subjects that every student should complete—in order to equip them with basic academic skills. High school students are commonly expected to study increasingly long hours each year moving toward graduation, to become competitive and enter extremely attractive universities in Korea. According to Ministry of education, Special-purpose high schools are categorized into science high school, foreign language high school, international high school, arts high school, physical education high school, and customized industry high school. Admissions screening relies on a transcript, teacher recommendation letters, an interview, a performance report, and an assessment of self-directed learning and Vocational high schools produce creative and intelligent professionals through hands-on teaching and coaching toward aptitude development. In addition to core subjects—Korean, English, mathematics, and social studies, vocational high schools employ pragmatic programs according to their characteristics, such as manufacturing, agriculture/living industry, industry, commerce and information, fisheries/marine science, home economics/business. Admission eligibility is usually determined by a grade, an interview, and a performance. EXAMS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION CSAT (College Scholastic Ability Test) It is delineated to measure students’ procurement of National Curriculum standards and scholastic ability required for college education. It is developed and managed by Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation (KICE), commissioned by the Ministry of Education. CSAT pursues to appraise high-order thinking skills in the six study areas - Language Arts, Mathematics, English, Korean History, Investigation and Second Foreign Languages/Chinese Characters & Classics. Candidate must take Korean History as a compulsory subject and failing to take the exam will cancel the CSAT score report. The test is provided every year in November. According to KICE, the grades, ranging from 1 to 9, derive from the division of raw scores with pre-set cut score points. The grades represent the degree of achievement on the subject. The CSAT score of each test is a standard score calculated with the linear transformation method. Language Arts, Mathematics and English have a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 20. Social Studies, Science, Vocational Education, Second Foreign Languages and Chinese Characters & Classics have a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. Ex : In language arts the number of items(The numbers represent the number of items in each subject, maximum raw score, and standard score) is 45. Maximum raw score is 100.As we know the mean and standard deviation of language art is 100 and 20. Then range will be - [Range = (test or subject mean) ± 5 X (test or subject standard deviation)]. CSAT Score Report includes the background information of students, the tests or subjects taken, standard score, percentile rank, and grades for each test or subject. National level tests Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation (KICE) conducts the designing, evolving, carving and attaining of various national-level tests in a fair, authentic and methodical approach. 1). Public kindergarten, elementary, special (elementary & public kindergarten) teacher employment exam (annually): It is to hand-pick accomplished applicants for high school so as to encourage standardization of middle school education courses and to polish up the standards of education.   2). The Secondary School Teacher Selection Test: It is to thrive high-quality commodity through a systematic process, to bestow equitable, unprejudiced, and valid data for teacher selection.    3). Elementary, Middle, and High school Graduate Equivalency Tests for self-study students: KICE offers right set of circumstances for students who have failed to complete regular school education and nurtures the enhancement in the aspects of national education, contributing to equal education. CURRICULUM According to Korea’s Ministry of Education, a national curriculum has been implemented under Article 23 of Elementary and Secondary School Education Act. To keep up with changes, contemporary demands and newer fields of study, the curriculum is revised periodically. Till date, it has undergone revisions 10 times. Source: Ministry of Education, South Korea The 14th issue of KICCE (Korea Institute of Child Care and Education) Policy Brief informs that the Ministry of Education oversees kindergartens and the Ministry of Health and Welfare is in charge of child care centers. A “common course for 5-year-olds” across the country was adopted by the Korean government in May 2011. In July 2012, the Nuri curriculum directed towards kids of 3 to 5 years of age was adopted. In 2019, the Nuri curriculum underwent a revision through which it became binding on both child-care centers and kindergartens, thereby creating uniformity across public curriculum for the elementary levels. It also shifted the focus from teacher-led activities to child-led play. SCHOOL CLUBS IN SOUTH KOREA Various schools organize School Clubs for classes ranging from Elementary to High School. These activities performed in the clubs contribute immensely to the development of lifelong learning skills, enabling students to maximize their educational experience. Also known as ‘After School Programs’ the school clubs for elementary students are designed to enhance creativity, athletic movements along with leadership tactics from a young age. The clubs range from Art, Finger Knitting, Community Service to Robotics and Math Circles. Middle School Clubs focus more towards developing a sense of responsibility, create relationships and maintain balance in life. Along with Art Clubs, Middle School students can also enroll in Cooking, Performance and Debate Clubs. MUN Clubs along with Student Council clubs are provided as well. High School Clubs provide the students with an opportunity to pursue their passions outside of the classroom. It helps them towards choosing career paths and/or selecting Majors in Universities.  The clubs provide courses ranging from Robotics, STEM, Sports to Art and Music, along with Social Justice Clubs, and Community Service Clubs. Yongsan International School of Seoul provides with Honor Societies along with School Clubs to develop future leaders among the high school students. It has a wide range of clubs including Forensics, Law, Mock Trial and Bulls and Bears Club. Other schools providing Club facilities are Seoul International School, Korea International School, Seoul Academy, Sol International School to name a few. VLOGGING- A RISING CULTURE AMONG SOUTH KOREAN STUDENTS In recent years Vlogging has popularized itself to be one of the most prevalent forms of digital entertainment. South Korea ranks fifth in social media app expenditures with YouTube taking lead. Users spend most of their time on the app, spending an average of 39 hours per month. With such an expansion of YouTube, the student community partakes heavily in the culture of vlogging. YouTubers can make money by placing advertisements in their videos if they have more than 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months. Moreover, one-person media channels are growing in popularity in Korea leading to its mounting interest among the students. The students aim not only for earnings but for sharing their lives on a global scale as well as for improving their grasp of English. Student vloggers focus on the intricacies of daily life. There are no in-your-face sponsorship plugs, extravagant vacations or excessive product hauls. Instead, these videos take the viewers through nostalgic school days, like waking up in the morning to get dressed up for school, stuffing breakfast hurriedly, attending classes and lunchbreaks consisting more of fun and less of food. The amateur video recordings and edits transform the whole video watching experience into an aesthetic one with a focus on the raw, simple moments of school life. There seems to be no supervision or restrictions regarding recording in school campuses, but it may vary. Classmates seem to be rather enthusiastic about their friend creating vlogs and they participate as well. Most of the viewers comment on how soothing and nostalgic it is going back to the school days, as well as some others comment how they wish to attend classes in Korea. Apart from daily vlogs, another type of student vlogs is creating prominence- Study vlogs. Mainly ASMR videos, the videos are often silent, honing in on the distinct sound of pages, movement of pens, grinding of coffee. Some often have rain sounds in the background, some with calm music. The videos are mellow and aesthetic with multiple subtitles provided for international viewers. Viewers often comment how these aesthetic study vlogs help them in concentrating on their own studies. REFERENCES

Damián Josue Carcelén Delgado (born 3 August 1998) is an Ecuadorian Paralympic athlete who competes in long jump and sprinting events at international track and field competitions. He is a Parapan American Games silver medalist and a World silver medalist. References 1998 births Living people Paralympic athletes of Ecuador Ecuadorian male sprinters Ecuadorian male long jumpers Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Paralympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2020 Summer Paralympics Medalists at the 2019 Parapan American Games Medalists at the World Para Athletics Championships

Hisonotus taimensis is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Lagoon Mirim drainage. The species reaches 6.6 cm (2.6 inches) SL. References Loricariidae Fish described in 1981

The Great Plains short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma brevirostris) is a horned lizard species native to Canada and the United States. References Phrynosoma short-horned lizard, Great Plains short-horned lizard, Great Plains Reptiles described in 1858 Taxa named by Charles Frédéric Girard

The Blue Springs Formation is a geologic formation expoed in the Los Pinos Mountains of central New Mexico. Description The formation consists of almost of metasedimentary rock. The lower beds are massive gray to red slate and siltstone, while the central portion mostly is greenish sericite schist with occasional slate and siltstone beds. The uppermost beds are again red to gray slate. The formation is underlain by the Sais Quartzite and overlain by Phanerozoic units. The middle schist is interpreted as a metarhyolite (a metamorphosed rhyolite). The crystallization age of the formation is placed at 1588 ± 7 million years (Ma), corresponding to the earlist Calymmian period of the Mesoproterozoic. History of investigation The formation was originally described as the Blue Springs schist by J.T. Stark and E.C. Dapples in 1946 and named for Blue Springs, a seepage area just north of Highway 60. The formation was first assigned to the Manzano Group in 2006. See also List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in New Mexico Paleontology in New Mexico References Geologic groups of New Mexico Permian formations of New Mexico Precambrian formations of New Mexico

The Aid Organization of the Ulema (AOU), formerly known as the Al Rashid Trust is an NGO based in Pakistan. Beginning in 1996, it supported "charity and welfare projects in Afghanistan and Pakistan" while also providing "financial and legal support to Muslim militants around the world." According to the United States Department of the Treasury, it began raising funds for the Taliban in 1999. It was established by Islamic scholar and jurist Rashid Ahmed Ludhianvi. According to Alms for Jihad, the organization "provided financial and legal assistance to Islamists in jail, established a network of madrasas and mosques in Afghanistan, and coordinated its activity with the Wafa Khairia, an Afghan charity 'largely funded by bin Laden.'" Its activities also included supporting publications that were "promoting and directly praising the Arab suicide bombers who attacked the twin towers and the Pentagon." It has been listed by the UN as a financial facilitator of terrorists in September 2001. Although its bank accounts were frozen by Pakistan after 9/11, it continued its activities in 2001 by opening new accounts under different names. Despite UN Security Council sanctions against it, the group continued to operate openly in Pakistan until at least 2020. References External links "Al Rashid Trust" page published by United Nations "Al Rashid Trust" page published by Institute for Conflict Management (New Delhi) Non-profit organisations based in Pakistan 1996 establishments in Pakistan Taliban Al-Qaeda propaganda Deobandi organisations

Valeriy Anatoliyovych Holovko (Ukrainian: Валерій Анатолійович Головко; born on 14 December 1965), is a Kazakh-born Ukrainian politician who had served as the 10th Governor of Poltava Oblast from 2014 to 2019. He had also served as a member of parliament from 2012 to 2014. Biography Valeriy Holovko was born on 14 December 1965. In 1989, he graduated from Poltava Cooperative Institute with a degree in economics. He continued his education at the Ukrainian Institute of Market Relations and Entrepreneurship as a manager of foreign economic activity and at the Kharkiv Regional Institute of Public Administration of the National Academy of Public Administration under the President of Ukraine, obtaining a master's degree in public administration. He has a PhD in economics. He started working in 1989 as a senior engineer in the Trade Department of the Poltava City Executive Committee. From 1991 to 1992, he was the deputy director of the Poltava Legend Society. From 1992 to 2002 he was the manager of the Ukrainian-German Joint Venture Polimpex. Between 2002 and 2012 he was the director of PJSC "Central Department Store". In 2010, Holovko joined the Front for Change party and remained there until 2012. In 2012, together with other members (in order to consolidate opposition forces), he suspended his membership in the party in order to run in the parliamentary elections on the Batkivshchyna list as an independent. He was elected a deputy of the Poltava Oblast Council of the fifth (Our Ukraine faction) and sixth convocation (Front for Change faction). He worked as a member of the Standing Committee on Budget, Entrepreneurship and Property Management. In the 2012 parliamentary elections, he was elected a member of parliament, the People's Deputy of the Verkhovna Rada on the list of the All-Ukrainian Union Batkivshchyna party, No. 56 on the electoral list. He worked as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Ensuring the Activities of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and People's Deputies of Ukraine of the Committee on the Rules of Procedure, Deputy Ethics and Ensuring the Activities of the Verkhovna Rada. On 26 December 2014, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko appointed Holovko as the 10th Governor of Poltava Oblast by Decree No. 965/2014. On 12 March 2019, President Poroshenko initiated the dismissal of Holovko from the post of the Governor due to suspicions of involvement in many corruption schemes, which probably led to significant losses to the State Budget of Ukraine. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau has opened a series of criminal proceedings on suspicion of committing particularly serious crimes by Valery Golovko, his first deputy, and his other associates. On 15 March, Holovko was dismissed as governor, and replaced by Roman Tovsty. Family He is married to his wife, Svitlana, and has sons Volodymyr and Oleksandr. References Ukrainian politicians 1965 births Living people

Anish Khan (25 July 1993 – 18 February 2022) was an Indian left-wing student activist. Anish Khan was one of the leader of several protests like against No NRC movement, No NPR movement, Citizenship Amendment Act protests and No vote to Bjp movements. Anish Khan was also a student leader of Aliah University in his student life. Anish Khan died on 18 February 2021. Three policemen were suspect for the death of Anish Khan. On 22 February, Trinamool led West Bengal Government suspend two policemen. Anish's death has sparked series of protests for justice throughout West Bengal. Justice for Anish Khan protests are being particularly held by the students of colleges and opposition parties. References 1993 births 2022 deaths Bengali politicians Communist Party of India politicians People from Howrah district Police brutality in India

Dufei class dispatch boat is a class of little known dispatch boat (YFL) built in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).The exact domestic Chinese type designation remain unknown, and this class is identified by its NATO reporting name Dufei class,or 渡费 in Chinese, meaning Crossing Toll. Dufei in PLAN service is designated by a combination of two Chinese characters followed by a two-digit number. The second Chinese character is Jiao (交), short for Jiao-Tong-Ting (交通艇), meaning dispatch boat (ferry) in Chinese, because these ships are classified as dispatch boats. The first Chinese character denotes which fleet the ship is service with, with East (Dong, 东) for East Sea Fleet, North (Bei, 北) for North Sea Fleet, and South (Nan, 南) for South Sea Fleet. However, the pennant numbers are subject to change due to the change of Chinese naval ships naming convention, or when units are transferred to different fleets. As of 2022, only a single unit has been positively identified:Specification: Length: 57 meter References Auxiliary ships of the People's Liberation Army Navy Ships of the People's Liberation Army Navy

The Canjuers Lagerstätte is a remarkable paleontological site with exceptionally preserved fossils. It is a Konservat-Lagerstätte. It is located inside the military camp of Canjuers, in Haute Provence, in the Var department in South-East France. Geology and stratigraphy From a stratigraphic point of view, this fossil deposit is located inside the Calcaires blancs de Provence geological formation, a 200 meters thick limestone assemblage. The lithographic limestone of Canjuers, who bears almost every significant fossils from the Lagerstätte, are a thin interval (around 6 meters) at the basis of the Biomicrites de Sainte-Croix member, the later member of the Calcaires blancs de Provence. This interval has been dated by ammonite analysis to the Lower Tithonian (Neochetoceras mucronatum biozone), around 150 Ma. The Canjuers site facies outcrop in the Petit Plan de Canjuers plateau, and a quarry was exploited in the locality "Les Bessons". They correspond to deposits inside a sub-circular depression whose area is estimated to be only 1 km2. Their total thickness is around 12 m. They are divided in three lithologic units, from bottom to top : The lithographic limestone per se, made of thin limestone, finely laminated, around 6 m thick. Those bears almost every remarkable fossils from the site (Lagerstätte). Bioclastic limestone 4.5 m thick. Those are packstone or grainstone limestone, with chert nodule levels. Their bioclasts are made of corals, sea urchins, bivalves, brachiopods and sponges fragments, with burrows and some plant remains. The banks show quasi-planar oblique surface. The sub-lithographic limestone with chert nodule levels, 1.5 m wide, in thick banks perforated by burrows attributed to the ichnotaxon Tubularina lithographica. Paleoenvironment The lithographic limestone deposit environment was protected from the Tethys Ocean open sea by a more or less continuous reef barrier. The lithograpic limestone were deposited in a large lagoon whose various parts were successively above and below water, and where several small corallian islands were emerged. Meteoritic water supplies are likely. Paleontology Actinopterygians Sarcopterygians Chondrichthyans Reptiles Echinoderms Brachiopods Molluscs Crustaceans References Geologic formations of France Jurassic System of Europe Jurassic France Tithonian Fossiliferous stratigraphic units of Europe Paleontology in France Var (department) Lagoonal deposits Limestone formations

The 2022 Gran Canaria Challenger was a professional tennis tournament played on clay courts. It was the third edition of the tournament which was part of the 2022 ATP Challenger Tour. It took place in Las Palmas, Spain between 28 February and 6 March 2022. Singles main draw entrants Seeds 1 Rankings as of 21 February 2022. Other entrants The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: Roberto Carballés Baena Pablo Llamas Ruiz Pol Martín Tiffon The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: Miguel Damas Carlos López Montagud Johan Nikles Matthieu Perchicot Oriol Roca Batalla Pol Toledo Bagué Champions Singles vs. Doubles / vs. / References Gran Canaria Challenger 2022 in Spanish tennis February 2022 sports events in Spain March 2022 sports events in Spain

Stanley Morgan (born 1955) is a retired American football player who played most of his career for the New England Patriots. Stanley Morgan may also refer to: Stanley Morgan (politician) (1870–1951), British clergyman and politician Stanley Morgan (author) (1929–2018), British author and actor Stanley Morgan Jr. (born 1996), American football player, currently playing for the Cincinnati Bengals See also Morgan Stanley

Absalom Koiner (August 5, 1824 – December 31, 1920) was an American lawyer and politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia Senate. References External links 1824 births 1920 deaths Virginia Democrats Virginia state senators 19th-century American politicians 19th-century American lawyers Virginia lawyers

Vickie M. Mays is an American psychologist known for her research on racial disparities in health. She is a professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Letters and Sciences and a professor in the Department of Health Services, both at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is also the director of the BRITE Center for Science, Research and Policy at UCLA. In 2007, she received the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy from the American Psychological Association, and in 2020, she received the Carl Taube Award for Lifetime Contributions to the Field of Mental Health from the American Public Health Association's Mental Health Section. In 2021, she received a President's Citation from the American Psychological Association. References External links Faculty page Living people American women psychologists African-American psychologists Academics from Chicago University of California, Los Angeles faculty Loyola University Chicago alumni University of Massachusetts Amherst alumni

Sigmund is a village on the Perkiomen Creek in SW Upper Milford Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The creek flows west-to-east through it with mountains immediately to both the north and south. Much of the area is occupied by Victory Valley Bible Camp. It borders Hereford Township, Berks County and is in the Emmaus telephone exchange with the area code of 610. It is served mostly by the Zionsville ZIP code of 18092 except for a few houses above the camp on Salem Bible Church Road that are served by the Macungie post office with the ZIP of 18062. The roads are Beryl Road, Salem Bible Church Road, and Sigmund Road. Its coordinates are 40.4734307 N and 75.5587965 W. References Unincorporated communities in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Unincorporated communities in Pennsylvania