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1064761 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kid%20Flash | Kid Flash | Kid Flash is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is a speedster and sidekick to The Flash, and a member of the Flash Family. His costume has the reverse color scheme of his mentor. Originally the character behind the mask was Wally West, the nephew of Barry Allen, who received his super-speed powers in an identical accident to his adult counterpart. West was Kid Flash for many years until Barry was killed during the Crisis on Infinite Earths and Wally graduated to assume his position. The second version is Bart Allen, a descendant of the Allen Family from the 30th Century who traveled back to our time as Impulse before graduating to his current title. The third and current version is Wallace "Ace" West, the cousin of the original Kid Flash, who has the same name as him. They have all been regular members of the Teen Titans while using this alias and the third has been a member of Defiance.
Kid Flash was created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino, first appearing in The Flash #110 (1959).
The Wally West Kid Flash was first adapted for live action in the Arrowverse family of TV shows, played by Keiynan Lonsdale. |
1064765 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash%20Family | Flash Family | The Flash Family is an informal group centered around the legacy of The Flash, a famous speedster and hero who protects Central City and Keystone City. They appear in American comic books published by DC Comics. Nine people have taken up the mantle of the Flash: Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, Wally West, Ivana Molotova, Eobard Thawne, Jesse Chambers, Bart Allen, Avery Ho and Hunter Zolomon. |
1064766 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricardo%20Rojas | Ricardo Rojas | Ricardo Rojas (born 4 April 1959) is a Mexican archer. Rojas competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
References
1959 births
Living people
Mexican archers
Mexican Olympians |
1064767 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C3%ADda%20Rom%C3%A1n | Aída Román | Aída Nabila Román Arroyo (born May 21, 1988) is a Mexican archer. Román competed at the 2008, 2012, 2016, and the 2020 Summer Olympics.
References
1988 births
Living people
Mexican archers
Mexican Olympic medalists
Olympic silver medalists
Sportspeople from Mexico City |
1064769 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mister%20Terrific%20%28character%29 | Mister Terrific (character) | Mister Terrific is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is a super-hero legacy character, a man who's supposed to be great at everything. Terry Sloane was the original version, a self-made millionaire, olympic-level athlete and martial artist who became a vigilante during the Golden Age to fight crime and act as a good role model. Michael Holt is his successor, also the third smartest man on the planet. The character is associated with being a member of the Justice Society of America.
Mister Terrific was created by Charles Reizenstein and Hal Sharp, first appearing in Sensation Comics #1. (1942)
Edi Gathegi will play Michael Holt / Mister Terrific in the DC Universe (DCU) movie Superman: Legacy. |
1064770 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/RCI%20Records | RCI Records | RCI Records
Independent record label started by Ron Carpentier in 1967. RCI has has had many charted music products by new and established artists on the Billboard and other top charts. They help develop hundreds of artists in recording and promotion. |
1064771 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan%20script | Tibetan script | The Tibetan script is a way of writing that is used for different Tibetic languages like Tibetan, Dzongkha, Sikkimese, Balti, Ladakhi, and Purgi. It's also been used for some languages not from Tibet but close to its culture, like Thakali, Sanskrit and Old Turkic. The printed form is called uchen script, and the cursive form used for everyday writing is called umê script. People use this writing system in the Himalayas and Tibet.
The script is closely connected to the Tibetan identity, which includes people from areas in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The Tibetan script comes from the Gupta script.
Alphabets
In Tibetan writing, the syllables go from left to right, and a mark called a tsek (་) separates syllables. Because many Tibetan words have only one syllable, this mark is almost like a space. They don't use spaces to separate words.
Basic Alphabets
The Tibetan alphabet has thirty main letters, also called "radicals," for consonants. Like in other Indic scripts, each consonant letter has a built-in vowel, which is /a/. The letter ཨ is also the starting point for adding extra vowel marks.
Even though some Tibetan dialects have tones, the language didn't have tones when they made the script. There are no special symbols for tones. But because tones came from certain features in the language, you can usually tell the tone by looking at how Tibetan words were spelled in the past.
Vowels
Extended alphabet
When the Tibetan alphabet is used to write languages like Balti, Chinese, and Sanskrit, they sometimes add or change letters from the regular Tibetan alphabet to show different sounds.
References
Tibet
Writing systems |
1064776 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hal%20Jordan | Hal Jordan | Harold "Hal" Jordan, one of the characters known as Green Lantern, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
DC Comics superheroes |
1064777 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhinneka%20Tunggal%20Ika | Bhinneka Tunggal Ika | Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (English: "It is different, [yet] it is one") is Indonesia's official national motto. It's written on the emblem of Indonesia, called the Garuda Pancasila. The phrase means "Unity in Diversity" in Old Javanese. This motto is also in Indonesia's Constitution, in article 36A. It talks about Indonesia being united and whole even though it has many cultures, languages, ethnicities, religions, and beliefs.
The words come from an Old Javanese poem called Kakawin Sutasoma, written by Mpu Tantular, a famous poet in Javanese Literature during the time of the Majapahit empire in the 14th century. King Rājasanagara, also known as Hayam Wuruk, was ruling then.
References
National symbols of Indonesia
Mottos |
1064778 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/North%20Maluku | North Maluku | North Maluku is a province in Indonesia that includes the northern part of the Maluku Islands. It is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the north, the Halmahera Sea to the east, the Molucca Sea to the west, and the Seram Sea to the south. It shares borders with other Indonesian provinces and countries like North Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, Maluku, Southwest Papua, Palau, and the Philippines. The capital is Sofifi on Halmahera Island, and the largest city is Ternate. In 2010, about 1 million people lived there, but by 2020, the population increased to around 1.3 million.
History
In the past, North Maluku was a significant area with Islamic sultanates. When Europeans arrived in the 16th century, there was competition between the Portuguese, Spanish, and Dutch for control. Eventually, the Dutch took over and ruled for three centuries. During World War II, the Japanese occupied the region. After Indonesia became independent, North Maluku became part of the Maluku province.
The official establishment of the North Maluku province was in 1999, separating from Maluku. Ternate was its capital until 2010, when it moved to Sofifi. The economy mainly depends on agriculture, fisheries, and marine products like copra, nutmeg, cloves, and gold. Agricultural products include rice, corn, sweet potatoes, beans, coconut, and more.
Demographics
In 2020, North Maluku had about 1.3 million people, and it's estimated to have grown a bit more in 2022. The largest population is in South Halmahera Regency, with over 248,000 people, followed by Ternate city with around 205,000. The smallest population is in Central Halmahera Regency with about 56,800. The region's average annual population growth is 2.07%, with Morotai Island Regency growing the fastest at 3.40% per year and Ternate growing the slowest at 0.96% per year. North Maluku is not very crowded, with 40 people per square kilometer in 2020. Ternate is the most crowded place with 1,840 people per square kilometer, while East Halmahera Regency is less crowded with only 14 people per square kilometer.
North Maluku has many different ethnic groups and languages—about 28 in total. They can be grouped into Austronesian and Papuan language families. Austronesian groups live in the central and eastern parts of Halmahera, while Papuan-speaking ethnic groups dominate North and West Halmahera. In the Sula Islands, there are more ethnic groups. Most people here can speak Ternate Malay.
The majority of people in North Maluku are Muslim, and there's a significant Christian (mostly Protestant) minority. A small part of the population follows Hinduism, Buddhism, or other religions. According to 2017 data, about 75% practice Islam, almost 24% are Protestant, and the rest follow Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, or other beliefs.
References
Provinces of Indonesia
Maluku Islands |
1064780 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matti%20Charlton | Matti Charlton | Madison Matti Charlton (born July 6, 1990), known as Matti Charlton, is a Canadian music producer, author, and publisher. They are transgender and active in 2SLGBTQIA+ rights in Toronto.
Matti is a director of the Church Wellesley Neighborhood Association.
Matti was creative director of The Telephasic Workshop, an art studio in Toronto, and brought changes to the University of Toronto's Engineering Student Union (SKULE).
Winner of the LGBT Youth Line Award in 2004. Matti’s poetry collection “the cosmology of love” is ranked on BookAuthority’s list at number 50. Their writings can be found in the ArQuives, Canada’s National LGBTQ2S+ archives.
Matti authored the 2023 children’s book "You’re Mine", reviewed by Phil Paine, winner of the 2023 Dalton Camp Award.
References |
1064781 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valeri%20Gilstad | Valeri Gilstad | Valeri Gilstad, or Ms. Gilstad is a 65-year-old 6th grade reading teacher working at a elementary school called "Port Malabar Elementary", and she has worked there for over 26 years, and has won the Teacher of the Year award in the 2013 - 2014 school year , and has since been a teacher in the 6th grade field of teaching. But, she has been criticized for her bad practices in teaching by the 6th grade students attending the school.
Criticism
She has been criticized for many reasons such asː
Reading logsː Every night, reading logs to be checked every morning. This also needs to not have any grammatical errors, including the lack of a period, or incorrect capitalization, which are sometimes hard to not forget, she takes points off of your reading log if you do something like that, as these reading logs are graded and are due at the end of the week. Every student that rotates throughout her class, reading logs are required.
Sexismː Various students that have attended the school say that the bathroom only requires boys that go to the bathroom throughout her period have to inconveniently grab a writing tool (usually a pencil) to sign in, then go put the writing tool back at their desk, then go to the bathroom, then finally grab that writing utensil and finish signing in. Females (girls) can freely go to the bathroom without doing any of that. This has also been confirmed by Ms. Gilstad herself
Yelling at peopleː Students that have attended the school and have been in Ms. Gilstad's class have claimed that Ms. Gilstad is usually fairly grumpy while in her class, and they have also claimed that when she gets just a bit angry at someone, she starts yelling at people and sometimes sending people to detention, even if they did something minor.
Staring at people like a hawkː Students who sit towards back of the class have also claimed that Ms. Gilstad frequently stares at random people, usually at students who sit in the back of her class. These claims also show that this usually occurs while Ms. Gilstad is not teaching, eg. silent computer activities like i-Ready.
Favoritism: Additionally, some people have claimed that Ms. Gilstad has been incorrectly grading worksheets and tests, and if she does not like a student, she will try and intentionally give the student bad grades on some assignments and tests. These people claim that this phenomenon does not happen very often, but it does occur. Claims from boys that have attended her class say that Ms. Gilstad also favorites females (girls) over boys as Ms. Gilstad acts nicer, stares at them less frequently, and doesn't yell at them often.
The School Principal: When the school's principal arrives in the classroom, everyone, and the teachers unexpectedly act perfect, regardless if there was a situation going on before the school principal went into the classroom. This is a rare phenomenon but it does happen. When this happens, Ms. Gilstad temporarily stops yelling at people, staring at people, being sexist, and doing favoritism, until about 10-15 minutes after the school principal leaves the room. Half of the classroom has confirmed this phenomenon.
References |
1064782 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial%20Crown%20of%20India | Imperial Crown of India | King Sanjit was the first Emperor of United India in 2023. Persia was the first one to fall under the hands of king Sanjit.
King appointed a Indian to Govern the Arabia and returned back to India's Ahmedabad.
The Mauryan Raj (/rɑːdʒ/ RAHJ; from Hindi rāj, 'kingdom', 'realm', 'state', or 'empire') was the rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent; it is also called Crown rule in India, or Direct rule in India, and lasted from 256 B.C.E. to 185 B.C.E.. The region under Mauryan control was commonly called India in contemporaneous usage and included areas directly administered by the United Kingdom of India, which were collectively called Mauryan India, and areas ruled by indigenous rulers, but under Mauryan paramountcy, called the princely states. The region was sometimes called the Indian Empire, though also officially.
As India, it was a founding member of the League of Nations, a participating nation in the Summer Olympics in 1900, 1920, 1928, 1932, and 1936, and a founding member of the United Nations in San Francisco in 1945.
This system of governance was instituted on 28 June 1858, when, after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the rule of the East India Company was transferred to the Crown in the person of Queen Victoria (who, in 1876, was proclaimed Empress of India).
The Chief Commissioner's Province of Aden was also part of British India at the inception of the Mauryan Raj. |
1064788 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Updraft | Updraft | Updrafts lead to the formation of clouds.
Clouds that form in the air are called updrafts, known as converging air, are caused by the dew point. Warm water evaporates, then condenses, forming clouds.
From the dew point, the water can evaporate to gas, called water vapor. Visible or invisible gas rises to the air, forming these cotton candy-like white or gray clouds in the air.
Evaporation
Evaporation is caused by:
1. Solar energy
2. Kinetic energy
Condensation
After the warm, moist air reaches the atmosphere, it transforms. Condensation occurs when warm, moist air reaches where the clouds are, the air cools down then becomes a cloud.
1. Cirrus cloud
2. Cumulus cloud
3. Stratus cloud
Precipitation clouds
1. Cumulonimbus cloud
2. Nimbostratus cloud
Middle-altitude clouds
1. Altocirrus cloud
2. Altocumulus cloud
3. Altostratus cloud
Dew point
Dew points depend on evaporation and the point that something freezes, might be the most important item, the dew point is affected on air humidity, the more moisture, the higher the dew point.
Related pages
Deposition (phase transition)
Condensation
Sublimation |
1064789 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanakshahi%20calendar | Nanakshahi calendar | The Nanakshahi calendar is a solar calendar used in Sikhism. It's based on the "Barah Maha" (Twelve months), a composition by Sikh gurus that talks about natureal changes in the twelve-month cycle of the year. The year starts with the month of Chet, and 1 Chet is on 14 March. The calendar's starting point is the birth of Guru Nanak Dev in 1469 CE. It's called the Nanakshahi Calendar after the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Months
Following are the 12 months of the Nanakshahi Calendar:
Related Pages
Sikhism
Punjabi language
Guru Nanak Dev
References
Calendars
Calendar |
1064795 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balinese%20saka%20calendar | Balinese saka calendar | The Balinese saka calendar is a Lunar calendar used by the Balinese people. It is one of two calendars used in Bali, Indonesia. Unlike the other 210-day Pawukon calendar, it follows the phases of the Moon and is almost as long as the solar year of the Gregorian calendar. The saka year has twelve months called 'sasih' in Balinese, each with 30 days. However, since the lunar cycle is a bit shorter than 30 days and the lunar year is 354 or 355 days long, the calendar is adjusted to stay in sync with the lunar and solar cycles.
The Balinese Hindu festival Nyepi, also called the day of silence, signals the beginning of the Saka year. On Tilem Kepitu, the last day of the 7th month, there is Siva Ratri, a night dedicated to the god Shiva. People who follow this tradition stay awake all night and meditate. Throughout the Saka year, there are 24 more ceremonial days, usually celebrated during Purnama.
Months
Following are the 12 months of the Balinese Saka calendar:
Related Pages
Bali
Balinese language
References
Calendars
Calendar |
1064800 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/More%20Johnny%27s%20Greatest%20Hits | More Johnny's Greatest Hits | More Johnny's Greatest Hits is a 1959 greatest hits album by Johnny Mathis. It was released on 22 June, 1959 through Columbia Records and went to number 2 in the United States. It contains mostly A-sides and B-sides.
Track listing
Side one
"Small World" from Gypsy: A Musical Fable (Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim) - 3:21
rec. 4/29/59, rel. 5/25/59; Billboard Hot 100: 20
"Someone" (William J. Tennyson Jr.) - 2:58
rec. 9/26/58, rel. 3/9/59; Billboard Hot 100: 35
"Very Much in Love" (Ray Ellis, Al Stillman) - 2:48
rec. 11/10/58, rel. 3/9/59; B-side of "Someone"
"You Are Everything to Me" (Percy Faith, Carl Sigman) - 2:58
rec. 11/10/58, rel. 5/25/59; Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart: 109; B-side of "Small World"
"Let It Rain" (Al Frisch, Sid Wayne) - 2:40
rec. 1/7/58, rel. 6/2/58; B-side of "A Certain Smile"
"The Flame of Love" (Lee Pockriss, Jerry Vance) - 2:50
rec. 4/29/59, rel. 6/22/59; previously unreleased
Side two
"A Certain Smile" from A Certain Smile (Sammy Fain, Paul Francis Webster) - 2:48
rec. 5/12/58, rel. 6/2/58; Billboard Most Played by Jockeys: 14
"Call Me" (Belford Hendricks, Clyde Otis) - 2:48
rec. 5/12/58, rel. 9/8/58; Billboard Hot 100: 21
"You Are Beautiful" from Flower Drum Song (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II) - 3:10
rec. 11/10/58, rel. 12/1/58; Billboard Hot 100: 60; B-side of "Let's Love"
"Teacher, Teacher" (Robert Allen, Al Stillman) - 2:41
rec. 10/31/57, rel. 3/17/58; Billboard Most Played by Jockeys: 21; B-side of "All the Time"
"Stairway to the Sea (Scalinatella)" (Albert Beach, Giuseppe Cioffi) - 2:36
rec. 5/12/58, rel. 9/8/58; B-side of "Call Me"
"Let's Love" (Richard Ferraris, Norman Kaye) - 2:44
rec. 9/26/58, rel. 12/1/58; Billboard Hot 100: 44
On the UK version of More Johnny's Greatest Hits, "Teacher, Teacher" was replaced with "The Best of Everything", which made its U.S. compilation debut five years later on I'll Search My Heart and Other Great Hits.
References
1959 albums
Johnny Mathis albums
Columbia Records albums |
1064815 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%20Jos%C3%A9%20del%20Cabo | San José del Cabo | San José del Cabo (Saint Joseph of the Cape) is a city in the Baja California Sur state in southern Mexico. 136,285 people lived here at the 2020 census. San José del Cabo together with Cabo San Lucas are known as Los Cabos.
The two cities are served by Los Cabos International Airport.
References
Cities in Mexico
Settlements in Baja California Sur |
1064819 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seyed%20Mohammad%20Ghasemian | Seyed Mohammad Ghasemian | Seyed Mohammad Ghasemian ( born April 4, 1995, Yasuj) is an Iranian writer, director, artistic director and producer of Iranian TV.
biography
Seyyed Mohammad Ghasemian was born in Yasuj, Iran. He has a master's degree in theater directing and is currently a doctoral student in higher education management. Seyyed Mohammad Ghasemian started his professional career in television in 2014 with the special program of the Nowruz on the IRIB TV1. After that, Seyed Mohammad Ghasemian was able to create a successful experience for himself by working in the program Asre Khanevade of IRIB TV2.
Works
Awards
The chosen photographer of the 8th International World Trade Conference (DECO 2015)
References
1995 births
Living people
Iranian writers
Iranian movie producers
Iranian movie directors |
1064823 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B3mez%20Palacio%2C%20Durango | Gómez Palacio, Durango | Gómez Palacio is a city in northeastern Durango, Mexico. It is near to the border of the state of Coahuila. The city was named in honor of Francisco Gómez Palacio y Bravo, former Governor of Durango. In 2010, 327,985 people lived there, which makes it the state's second-largest community.
References
Cities in Mexico
Settlements in Durango |
1064831 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilpancingo | Chilpancingo | Chilpancingo or Chilpancingo de los Bravo is the capital and second-largest city in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. In 2010, 187,251 people lived there.
Capital cities in Mexico
Guerrero (state) |
1064833 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campeche%2C%20Campeche | Campeche, Campeche | Campeche or San Francisco de Campeche is the capital city in the state of Campeche, Mexico. In 2010, 220,389 people lived there.
Capital cities in Mexico
Campeche |
1064834 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/AD%202101 | AD 2101 | 2101 (MMCI) will be a common year starting on Saturday in the Gregorian calendar. Many upcoming events or what the world will look like have been predicted. It will be . |
1064835 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/AD%202102 | AD 2102 | 2102 (MMCII) will be a common year starting on Sunday in the Gregorian calendar. Many upcoming events or what the world will look like have been predicted. It will be . |
1064837 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funke%20Adeoye | Funke Adeoye | Oluwafunke Adeoye (Popularly known as Funke Adeoye) is a Nigerian Lawyer, Human rights defender, Social Innovator.
She is the Founder and Executive Director of Hope Behind Bars Africa, an organization that promotes human rights and criminal justice reforms using legal aid, research, evidence based advocacy and tech.
Funke pioneered Made in Corrections, a social enterprise aimed at preventing recidivism by empowering incarcerated women and young persons in Nigeria.
Early Life
Adeoye was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, but she grew up in Lagos. She holds an LLB from University of Benin and has attended two flagship programs for non-profit leaders at Lagos Business School (LBS) and masters in International Human Rights Law at University of Oxford.
Career
Adeoye started as a legal Associate at Olumide Sofowora SAN Chambers. She transited into the social justice space when she moved to Abuja and began volunteering for Amnesty International.
She founded Hope behind bars Africa in 2018, an organization that provides free legal services and direct support to indigent individuals in contact with the criminal justice system while promoting reforms through research, evidence-based advocacy and technology. Over 7,000 justice-involved individuals has benefitted from their interventions. She has championed several campaigns including the campaign to decriminalize poverty.
Funke facilitated the capacity development training of over 300 grassroot organizations on regulatory compliance. She also engaged the Upper Chamber of Nigeria’s parliament on the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020, a legislation that could impact negatively on the civic space.
In 2021, after the ban on Twitter by Nigerian government's, she led the campaign at ECOWAS Court to uplift the ban.
She Co-authored “Legal Representation for Indigent Pre-trial Detainees” that gained recognition from Federal Ministry of Justice and Legal Aid Council.
Awards and Recognition
She is a 2019 LEAP Africa Social Innovation Fellow, a 2022 CivicHive fellow and a One Young World Ambassador. She is also a (TFAA ) Future Africa Finalist for Advocacy , a 100 Leading Ladies Africa Honoree and a 2023 Acumen West Africa Fellow. She won the Dragons Den Prize at Unleash Plus Innovation Bootcamp in Mysore, India.
In 2023, She won Global Citizen Prizeand was selected for the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship and was listed by Attic London as one of the lawyers changing the world for the better in 2020.
Personal life
Funke christian faith positively impacts on her zeal to fight for incarcerated persons. She lives in Abuja, Nigeria, with her husband and two sons.
References
Living people
1992 births
Nigerian activists
Nigerian lawyers |
1064838 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven%20Knows%20%28Robert%20Plant%20song%29 | Heaven Knows (Robert Plant song) | "Heaven Knows" is a 1988 song by Robert Plant and is the leading single from his fourth studio album Now and Zen. It went to number 33 in the United Kingdom, number 19 in New Zealand and number 32 in Australia. It topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
References
1988 songs
Rock songs
Robert Plant songs |
1064847 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/South%20Kalimantan | South Kalimantan | South Kalimantan is a province in Indonesia, located in the Kalimantan region of Borneo. It's the smallest province in this area. The capital was Banjarmasin until February 15, 2022, when it legally moved to Banjarbaru. About 4.18 million people lived there in mid-2022. The province is surrounded by the Makassar Strait to the east, Central Kalimantan to the west and north, the Java Sea to the south, and East Kalimantan to the north. It includes Pulau Laut, an island off the eastern coast of Kalimantan. South Kalimantan is the cultural center of the Banjarese people, the traditional inhabitants, and also home to other groups like the Dayaks and Javanese who migrated due to historical programs.
In the past, South Kalimantan was part of local kingdoms and later became tributes to the Sultanate of Mataram in the 17th century. It was then colonized by the Dutch East Indies and the Japanese Empire until Indonesia gained independence in 1945. South Kalimantan is often called the Land of Lambung Mangkurat, named after the second king of the Kingdom of Dipa, an early precursor to the Banjar Sultanate.
History
The Banjar Sultanate flourished in the early 17th century, mainly trading pepper, and regions of Borneo paid tribute to the Sultanate. Previously, Banjar paid tribute to the Demak Sultanate, but this changed after the fall of Demak and the rise of Pajang. Attempts by Java, led by Tuban in 1615, to conquer Banjarmasin failed due to strong resistance. Sultan Agung of Mataram expanded his power by defeating the northern coast cities of Java. In 1622, the Mataram Sultanate aimed to occupy kingdoms in south, southwest, and southeast Borneo.
The Dutch later took over the Banjar Sultanate's territory, placing it under the Residency of South and Eastern Borneo. During World War II, the Japanese invaded Borneo, capturing Bandjermasin, the capital. After the war, the Dutch recognized Indonesia's sovereignty in 1949, withdrawing from the region. South Kalimantan became part of the Indonesian province of Kalimantan, but in 1956, it was divided into West Kalimantan and South Kalimantan for greater autonomy for the Dayak population. The Indonesian Government approved this change in 1957, creating Central Kalimantan as the seventeenth province of Indonesia.
Demographics
The largest group in South Kalimantan is the Banjar (74.34%), divided into three groups: Banjar Kuala, Banjar Pahuluan, and Banjar Batang Banyu. In 2010, there were 4.1 million Banjar people, with about 3 million living in South Kalimantan, 1 million in other Kalimantan provinces, and 500,000 outside Kalimantan. The Banjar originated from various rivers like Bahan, Barito, Martapura, and Tabanio, and they have migrated extensively across the archipelago and even to Madagascar.
The second-largest ethnic group is the Javanese (14.51%) living in transmigration areas. Another group, the Tionghoa Parit, is a sub-group of Chinese Indonesians residing in the Parit river area. The Chinese in Banjarmasin are known as Cina Parit by the Banjar people, and they live in Chinatown, including Pacinan Laut Village and Pacinan Darat Village.
The Dayak, the original inhabitants, are in the Meratus Mountains region and along the Barito River to Central Kalimantan. Islam is the main religion, followed by about 96% of the population. There are also Christian, Hindu, and Buddhist communities, along with the Kaharingan belief practiced by the Dayak people around the Meratus Mountains.
References
Provinces of Indonesia
Kalimantan |
1064848 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/North%20Kalimantan | North Kalimantan | North Kalimantan () is a province of Indonesia. It is on the northernmost of Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo. The capital city is Tanjung Selor and the largest city is Tarakan. |
1064849 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanjung%20Selor | Tanjung Selor | Tanjung Selor is a city in Indonesia. It is the capital of the North Kalimantan province. 56,569 people lived here at the 2020 Census.
References
Cities in Indonesia
North Kalimantan |
1064851 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central%20Papua | Central Papua | Central Papua is a province in Indonesia located in the central part of Western New Guinea. It was officially established on November 11, 2022, and covers an area of 61,072.92 km square. It shares borders with West Papua to the west, Papua to the north and northeast, Highland Papua to the east, and South Papua to the southeast. The administrative capital is in Wanggar District, Nabire Regency, with Timika being a larger town.
Central Papua is surrounded by seas in the north and south. Nabire, in the northern part, offers opportunities for marine tourism, featuring coral reefs, white sandy islands, and natural habitats for whale sharks. The southern part, mostly swampy terrain, includes the port of Amamapare and Timika, the largest town. The central region is marked by the Jayawijaya Mountains, housing the snow-capped Puncak Jaya, Indonesia's highest peak, and the Grasberg gold mine operated by Freeport Indonesia.
History
Since the 18th century, the Mimika region in western Papua has been influenced by the Tidore Sultanate's "Uli Siwa" on the south-west coast. The Koiwai, Kamoro, and Asmat groups played a significant role, engaging in trade for slaves, ironwares, clothes, and body ornaments. This influence introduced Moluccan titles and Islamic culture, like wearing turbaned hats and abstaining from pork until the 1950s.
The interior of Central Papua is home to tribes like Mee (Ekari) and Moni, known for traditional practices like farming, pig-raising, fishing, and feasting. They use mege currency made from shells. Discovered in the 1930s, these tribes lived around three large lakes—Paniai, Tigi, and Tage. The Dutch named the region Wisselmeeren but later adopted the name Paniai after the colonial era.
After the Round Table Conference in 1949, Dutch New Guinea became an overseas province, with Central New Guinea as one of its districts. In 1954, it was temporarily supervised by the Resident of Geelvinkbaai. In July 2022, Indonesian President Joko Widodo passed a law establishing Central Papua Province. The Wate Tribe community supports Nabire as the capital, with plans for a central government facility and a new airport in Wanggar. The airport project, initiated in 2019, faced delays due to budget shortages.
Demographics
Nabire is home to coastal tribes like Yaur, Wate, Mora, Umari, Goa, and Yerisiam. In the mountainous areas, there are tribes like Moi, Mee, and Auye. The region around Paniai Lakes has tribes like Moni and Wolani. Moving east to the Jayawijaya Mountains, you find Amungme, Damalme, Wano, Dani, Lani, and Nduga. The southern part, Mimika Regency, is swampy and inhabited by Mimika (Kamoro) and Sempan. The population of Central Papua was around 1.4 million in the mid-2022 estimate, with about 87% following Christianity, 12% following Islam, and the rest practicing other religions like Buddhism and Hinduism.
References
Provinces of Indonesia |
1064856 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o%20Jo%C3%A3o%2C%20Paran%C3%A1 | São João, Paraná | São João is an Brazilian municipality in the state of Paraná.
Municipalities in Paraná State |
1064858 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinh%C3%A3o%2C%20Paran%C3%A1 | Pinhão, Paraná | Pinhão is an Brazilian municipality in the state of Paraná.
Municipalities in Paraná State |
1064861 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinh%C3%A3o | Pinhão | Pinhão can mean:
Places
Brazil
Pinhão, Sergipe, a municipality in the state of Sergipe
Pinhão, Paraná, a municipality in the state of Paraná
Pinhão River, a river in southern Brazil
Portugal
Pinhão (Alijó), a civil parish in the municipality of Alijó |
1064862 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinh%C3%A3o%2C%20Sergipe | Pinhão, Sergipe | Pinhão is an Brazilian municipality in the state of Sergipe.
Municipalities in Brazil
Sergipe |
1064864 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central%20Kalimantan | Central Kalimantan | Central Kalimantan () is a province of Indonesia. It is one of the five provinces in Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo. The provincial capital is Palangka Raya.
Provinces of Indonesia
Kalimantan |
1064865 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concei%C3%A7%C3%A3o%20de%20Macabu | Conceição de Macabu | Conceição de Macabu is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. 23,398 people lived here in 2020 and its area is 348 km².
References
Municipalities in Rio de Janeiro (state) |
1064868 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barra%20do%20Pira%C3%AD | Barra do Piraí | Barra do Piraí is an Brazilian city in the state of Rio de Janeiro. 100,764 people lived here in 2020 and its area is 578.471 km².
Cities in Rio de Janeiro (state) |
1064869 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silva%20Jardim | Silva Jardim | Silva Jardim is an Brazilian municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro. 21,352 people lived here in 2022 and its area is 937 km².
References
Municipalities in Rio de Janeiro (state) |
1064871 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volta%20Redonda | Volta Redonda | Volta Redonda is an Brazilian city in the state of Rio de Janeiro. 273,988 people lived here in 2020 and its area is 182.81 km². Its name means Round Turn in Portuguese.
The largest steel company Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) is in Volta Redonda.
Cities in Rio de Janeiro (state) |
1064872 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basco%2C%20Batanes | Basco, Batanes | Basco is a municipality in the Philippines. It is the capital of the province of Batanes. According to the 2020 census, 9,517 people lived there.
Basco is on the Batan Island, the second largest island of the Batanes Islands.
Provincial capitals of the Philippines
Cagayan Valley |
1064901 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudophilautus%20regius | Pseudophilautus regius | The Polonnaruwa shrub frog (Pseudophilautus regius) is a frog. It lives in Sri Lanka. Scientists have seen it near Polonnaruwa.
First paper
References
Frogs of Asia |
1064904 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%20Canzian%20d%27Isonzo | San Canzian d'Isonzo | San Canzian d'Isonzo is a comune in the Province of Gorizia in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in Italy.
It is the birthplace of former football manager and player Fabio Capello.
References
Settlements in Gorizia |
1064906 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolegna%20del%20Collio | Dolegna del Collio | Dolegna del Collio is a comune in the Province of Gorizia in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in Italy.
References
Settlements in Gorizia |
1064907 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cormons | Cormons | Cormons is a comune in the Province of Gorizia in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in Italy.
References
Settlements in Gorizia |
1064908 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monfalcone | Monfalcone | Monfalcone (; ) is a city in northern Italy. Monfalcone is in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region. About 30,000 people live there.
It is the northernmost port city on the Mediterranean Sea.
Cities in Friuli Venezia-Giulia
Settlements in Gorizia |
1064909 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariano%20del%20Friuli | Mariano del Friuli | Mariano del Friuli is a comune in the Province of Gorizia in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in Italy.
References
Settlements in Gorizia |
1064910 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badia%2C%20South%20Tyrol | Badia, South Tyrol | Badia () is a comune in South Tyrol in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy. It is one of the five Ladin-speaking communities of the Val Badia.
References
Other websites
(Ladin) Homepage of the municipality
Settlements in South Tyrol |
1064911 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbian | Barbian | Barbian () is a comune in South Tyrol in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy.
References
Other websites
Homepage of the municipality
Settlements in South Tyrol |
1064912 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brenner%2C%20South%20Tyrol | Brenner, South Tyrol | Brenner (; ) is a comune in South Tyrol in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy.
References
Other websites
Homepage of the municipality
Settlements in South Tyrol |
1064913 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgstall%2C%20South%20Tyrol | Burgstall, South Tyrol | Burgstall () is a comune in South Tyrol in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy.
References
Other websites
Homepage of the municipality
Settlements in South Tyrol |
1064914 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronzolo | Bronzolo | Bronzolo () is a comune in South Tyrol in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy.
References
Other websites
Homepage of the municipality
Settlements in South Tyrol |
1064915 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polina%20Gagarina | Polina Gagarina | Polina Sergeyevna Gagarina (born 27 March 1987) is a Russian singer and songwriter. In 2003, she won the Russian singing reality TV show Star Factory. Gagarina represented Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "A Million Voices". She finished in second place out of 27 finalists with 303 points. Gagarina has also been a judge on the Russian version of The Voice.
Political views
In March 2022, Gagarina performed in Moscow at an event celebrating the eighth anniversary of the annexation of Crimea and supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She has been banned from entering Estonia and Latvia and a concert in Kazakhstan was cancelled.
References
1987 births
Living people
Singers from Moscow
Eurovision Song Contest entrants |
1064936 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blenheim%2C%20New%20Zealand | Blenheim, New Zealand | Blenheim () is the most populous town in the Marlborough Region, in the northeast of the South Island of New Zealand. About 30,500 people live there. It is named after the Battle of Blenheim (1704), where troops led by John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough defeated the French and Bavarian soldiers.
Towns in New Zealand
Marlborough District |
1064937 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whakat%C4%81ne | Whakatāne | Whakatāne is a town in the Bay of Plenty Region in the North Island of New Zealand. It is east of Tauranga and northeast of Rotorua. The town is at the mouth of the Whakatāne River.
Whakatāne has an urban population of 16,850, making it New Zealand's 33rd-largest urban area and the Bay of Plenty's third-largest urban area, after Tauranga and Rotorua. Another 21,950 people live in the rest of the Whakatāne District.
Towns in Bay of Plenty Region
Whakatane District |
1064938 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greymouth | Greymouth | Greymouth () is the largest town in the West Coast Region in the South Island of New Zealand. It is the capital of the Grey District Council. About 8,500 people live there.
References
Towns in New Zealand
West Coast Region |
1064939 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond%2C%20New%20Zealand | Richmond, New Zealand | Richmond () is a town and the capital of the Tasman District Council in New Zealand. It is south of Nelson in the South Island, close to the extreme south of Tasman Bay. About 19,200 people live there.
Towns in New Zealand
Tasman District |
1064940 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willich | Willich | Willich is a town in Viersen in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
References
Other websites
Official website
Viersen (district) |
1064954 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota%20Zoo | Minnesota Zoo | The Minnesota Zoo (formerly the Minnesota Zoological Garden), is a zoo in Apple Valley, Minnesota. It is one of two state-owned zoos in the United States, with the other being the North Carolina Zoo. When it opened on May 22, 1978, it was revolutionary in its exhibit design. The zoo is built in a suburban rural area and has more space for exhibits than a zoo in a city. It was one of the first zoos to organize its animals by their living environment and not according to their species. These animals all live in habitats designed to imitate their natural habitats.
The Minnesota Zoo is owned by the State of Minnesota. This differs from other zoos in Minnesota and most other zoos in the United States, which are run by municipalities or private companies. Although the Minnesota Zoo gets state funding, the zoo charges a fee for visitors and also sells yearly memberships to visitors, who then don't have to pay a fee at each visit.
A high school, the School of Environmental Studies, is located inside the zoo.
Exhibits and attractions
The exhibits are organized into six areas, including three walking trails ranging from one mile (1.6 kilometers) to two miles (3.2 kilometers) in length:
Medtronic Minnesota Trail, has animals native to Minnesota.
Northern Trail, has animals of the north (above the 45th parallel north).
Tropics Trail, has an indoor walking trail with animals from the tropics.
Discovery Bay, has marine animals.
Russia's Grizzly Coast, has animals from Russia's Far East and the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Wells Fargo Family Farm, has farm animals.
References
Other websites
Zoos in the United States
Buildings and structures in Minnesota
1978 establishments in the United States |
1064957 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philautus | Philautus | Philautus is a group of shrub frogs. This group of species is in the family Rhacophoridae. They live in Asia. Some frogs in this genus are now extinct, meaning there are none alive now, but others live in large numbers. Scientists are not sure how the different frogs are related to each other or to other frogs.
These frogs never swim as tadpoles. They hatch out of eggs as froglets, or small frogs. Some frogs bury their eggs in soil. Others lay eggs on leaves.
Group
In 2009, scientists from Delhi University found many frogs in the forest in the Western Ghat Mountains.
List of species
The following species are in Philautus:
Philautus abditus Inger, Orlov, and Darevsky, 1999
Philautus acutirostris (Peters, 1867)
Philautus acutus Dring, 1987
Philautus amabilis Wostl, Riyanto, Hamidy, Kurniawan, Smith, and Harvey, 2017
Philautus amoenus Smith, 1931
Philautus aurantium Inger, 1989
Philautus aurifasciatus (Schlegel, 1837)
Philautus bunitus Inger, Stuebing, and Tan, 1995
Philautus cardamonus Ohler, Swan, and Daltry, 2002
Philautus catbaensis Milto, Poyarkov, Orlov, and Nguyen, 2013
Philautus cinerascens (Stoliczka, 1870)
Philautus cornutus (Boulenger, 1920)
Philautus davidlabangi Matsui, 2009
Philautus disgregus Inger, 1989
Philautus dubius (Boulenger, 1882)
Philautus erythrophthalmus Stuebing and Wong, 2000
Philautus everetti (Boulenger, 1894)
Philautus garo (Boulenger, 1919)
Philautus gunungensis Malkmus and Riede, 1996
Philautus hosii (Boulenger, 1895)
Philautus ingeri Dring, 1987
Philautus jacobsoni (Van Kampen, 1912)
Philautus juliandringi Dehling, 2010
Philautus kakipanjang Dehling and Dehling, 2013
Philautus kempiae (Boulenger, 1919)
Philautus kempii (Annandale, 1912)
Philautus kerangae Dring, 1987
Philautus leitensis (Boulenger, 1897)
Philautus longicrus (Boulenger, 1894)
Philautus macroscelis (Boulenger, 1896)
Philautus maosonensis Bourret, 1937
Philautus microdiscus (Annandale, 1912)
Philautus mjobergi Smith, 1925
Philautus namdaphaensis Sarkar and Sanyal, 1985
Philautus nephophilus Dehling, Matsui, and Yambun Imbun, 2016
Philautus nianeae Stuart, Phimmachak, Seateun, and Sheridan, 2013
Philautus pallidipes (Barbour, 1908)
Philautus petersi (Boulenger, 1900)
Philautus poecilius Brown and Alcala, 1994
Philautus polymorphus Wostl, Riyanto, Hamidy, Kurniawan, Smith, and Harvey, 2017
Philautus refugii Inger and Stuebing, 1996
Philautus saueri Malkmus and Riede, 1996
Philautus schmackeri (Boettger, 1892)
Philautus surdus (Peters, 1863)
Philautus surrufus Brown and Alcala, 1994
Philautus tectus Dring, 1987
Philautus thamyridion Wostl, Riyanto, Hamidy, Kurniawan, Smith, and Harvey, 2017
Philautus tytthus Smith, 1940
Philautus umbra Dring, 1987
Philautus ventrimaculatus Wostl, Riyanto, Hamidy, Kurniawan, Smith, and Harvey, 2017
Philautus vermiculatus (Boulenger, 1900)
Philautus worcesteri (Stejneger, 1905)
Notes
References
Gururaja, KV and Dinesh, KP and Palot, MJ and Radhakrishnan, C and Ramachandra, TV (2007) A new species of Philautus Gistel (Amphibia: Anura: Rhacophoridae) from southern Western Ghats, India. Zootaxa 1621:pp. 1–16. PDF
Manamendra-Arachchi, K.& R. Pethiyagoda. 2005 The Sri Lankan shrub-frogs of the genus Philautus Gistel, 1848 (Ranidae: Rhacophorinae), with description of 27 new species. The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Supplement No. 12:163-303 PDF
Meegaskumbura, M. & K. Manamendra-Arachchi. 2005. Description of eight new species of shrub-frogs (Ranidae: Rhacophorinae: Philautus) from Sri Lanka. The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Supplement No. 12:305-338. PDF
Frogs of Asia |
1064961 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriela%20Schloesser | Gabriela Schloesser | Gabriela Schloesser (born 18 February 1994) is a Mexican-born Dutch archer. Schloesser competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2020 Summer Olympics.
References
Mexican archers
Mexican Olympic medalists
Dutch archers
Dutch Olympic silver medalists
People from Baja California (state)
Living people
1994 births |
1064962 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan%20Ren%C3%A9%20Serrano | Juan René Serrano | Juan René Serrano Gutiérrez (born 23 February 1984) is an archer from Mexico. René Serrano competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics, 2008 Summer Olympics, and the 2012 Summer Olympics.
References
1984 births
Living people
Mexican archers
Mexican Olympians |
1064966 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Aqsa%20TV | Al-Aqsa TV | Al Aqsa TV () is a television station run by the Palestinian political group Hamas, which is from the Gaza Strip. The television station broadcasts news, promotional material for Hamas, cartoons (such as Tomorrow's Pioneers which promoted antisemitism and violence), and religious programs. The television station's current director is Fathi Ahmad, who holds membership to the Palestinian Legislative Council, and is the Interior Minster of the Gaza Strip. The station is named after the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem.
References
Palestine |
1064973 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian%20Coulson | Christian Coulson | Christian Peter Coulson (born 3 October, 1978 - Manchester, United Kingdom) is a English actor known for playing Tom Marvolo Riddle in the 2002 fantasy movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. |
1064975 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Manar | Al-Manar | Al Manar TV's logo
Al-Manar TV is a television station ran by the Lebanese political group Hezbollah, and broadcasts from the city of Beirut in the country Lebanon. The station was officially launched on the 4th of June 1991 as a part of the Arab States Broadcasting Union. The station was designated as a global terrorist organisation by the United States and was banned on the 17th of December 2004. |
1064976 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedanta | Vedanta | Vedanta is a school of Hindu philosophy, one of the six recognized in Hinduism. The name means "end of the Vedas". It is based on ideas found in the Upanishads, focusing on knowledge and liberation. Vedanta has various schools that follow texts like the Upanishads, Brahma Sutras, and Bhagavad Gita. The main Vedanta schools include Bhedabheda, Advaita, Vishishtadvaita, Tattvavada (Dvaita), Suddhadvaita, and Achintya-Bheda-Abheda. Modern developments include Neo-Vedanta and the philosophy of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya.
Most Vedanta schools, except Advaita Vedanta and Neo-Vedanta, are linked to Vaishnavism, emphasizing devotion (Bhakti) to God, often Vishnu. Advaita Vedanta, in contrast, emphasizes Jnana (knowledge) and Jnana Yoga. While Advaita has gained attention in the West, other Vedanta traditions mainly focus on Vaishnava theology.
Main Schools
There are different counts of Vedanta schools, ranging from three to six. Some prominent ones include:
Bhedabheda (7th or 4th century CE)
Dvaitādvaita (Vaishnava, founded by Nimbarka in the 7th century CE)
Advaita (Monistic, prominent scholars include Gaudapada and Adi Shankaracharya)
Vishishtadvaita (Vaishnava, with scholars like Nathamuni, Yāmuna, and Ramanuja)
Akshar-Purushottam Darshan (rooted in Ramanuja's Vishishtadvaita, based on Swaminarayan's teachings)
Tattvavada (Vaishnava, founded by Madhvacharya with scholars like Jayatirtha and Vyasatirtha)
Suddhadvaita (Vaishnava, founded by Vallabha)
Achintya Bheda Abheda (Vaishnava, founded by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, propagated by Gaudiya Vaishnava)
Philosophy
Common Features
Despite their differences, all Vedanta schools share some common ideas:
Vedanta aims to understand Brahman and the Atman.
The Upaniṣads, Bhagavadgita, and Brahma Sutras form the foundation of Vedanta.
Scripture is the main source of knowledge.
Brahman or Ishvara is the unchanging cause of the world.
The self (Ātman or Jiva) is responsible for its actions and their consequences.
Belief in rebirth and the quest for release from it (moksha).
Rejection of Buddhism, Jainism, and other Vedic schools.
The main texts of Vedanta are the Upanishads, Brahma Sūtras, and Bhagavadgītā, collectively known as Prasthānatrayī.
Different Views
Vedanta philosophers discuss three fundamental categories—Brahman, Ātman, and Prakriti—and their relationships.
Shankaracharya distinguishes a higher, undifferentiated Brahman, and a lower, qualified Brahman.
Ramanuja accepts Brahman as Ishvara, a personal God with auspicious attributes.
Madhvacharya identifies Vishnu as the supreme God, equating Brahman with a personal god.
Vallabhacharya recognizes the triple essence of Brahman, manifesting as personal God, matter, and individual souls.
Most Vedanta schools, along with Samkhya, support Parinamavada, the idea that the world is a real transformation of Brahman. However, Advaita Vedanta, led by Adi Shankara, follows Vivartavada, stating that the world is an unreal transformation of Brahman.
Relation between Atman and Brahman:
Following is the relation between Atman and Brahman in different schools of Vedanta:
Advaita Vedanta sees Atman as identical with Brahman.
Vishishtadvaita Vedanta holds that Atman is different but eternally connected with Brahman.
Dvaita Vedanta asserts that Atman is always distinct from Brahman.
Shuddhadvaita Vedanta believes Atman and Brahman are identical.
References
Hinduism
Consciousness
Vedas |
1064984 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folk%20religion | Folk religion | Folk religion, also known as popular religion or traditional religion, includes various forms of belief and practices that are different from the official teachings of organized religions. It's the religious side of everyday culture, with customs specific to certain regions or ethnic groups, falling outside the official doctrines.
The term "folk religion" covers two main areas. First, it involves the religious aspects of everyday culture or how religion is expressed in folk traditions. Second, it explores the blending of different cultures, like the mix of African folk beliefs and Roman Catholicism that gave rise to Vodun and Santería. In China, folk Protestantism emerged during the Taiping Rebellion. Examples of folk religion connected to major faiths include Chinese folk religion, folk Christianity, folk Hinduism, and folk Islam. People who don't regularly attend religious events, aren't part of a church, and haven't formally declared a specific belief may still want religious ceremonies like weddings or funerals, leading to the use of the term by clergy to describe such practices.
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Paganism |
1064997 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005-06%20Red%20Bull%20Salzburg%20season | 2005-06 Red Bull Salzburg season | The 2005-06 season was the first season after Red Bull took over SV Austria Salzburg. The denial of the club's history, the renaming and the abandonment of the purple club colors amounted to an erasure of the traditional club and caused dissatisfaction from fans and a media response in Europe.
After the end of the season coach Jara was fired due to possible speculation regarding player transfers. Giovanni Trapattoni (team boss) and Lothar Matthäus (coach) were hired as successors.
Squad
Final table
Matches
Austrian Cup
Friendly matches
Topscorer
References
FC Red Bull Salzburg seasons
2005 in association football
2006 in association football |
1065000 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theo%20Von | Theo Von | Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski III (born March 19, 1980), known professionally as Theo Von, is an American stand-up comedian and actor.
Other websites
1980 births
Living people
American stand-up comedians
American actors
Comedians from Louisiana
Actors from Louisiana |
1065005 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizzoferrato | Pizzoferrato | Pizzoferrato is a comune in the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region in Italy.
References
Settlements in Chieti |
1065006 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duino-Aurisina | Duino-Aurisina | Duino-Aurisina (; ) is a comune in the Province of Trieste in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in Italy. It is on the Adriatic coast and is near the border with Slovenia.
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Official website
Settlements in Trieste |
1065008 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monrupino | Monrupino | Monrupino () is a comune in the Province of Trieste in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in Italy. According to the 1971 census, 77.3% of people are Slovenes.
References
Other websites
Official website
Settlements in Trieste |
1065009 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahit%20Konting%20Pagtingin%20%28TV%20series%29 | Kahit Konting Pagtingin (TV series) | Kahit Konting Pagtingin (International title: Just One Glance / ) is a 2013 Philippine drama television series starring Angeline Quinto in her first teleserye, together with Paulo Avelino and Sam Milby.
The series was streaming online on YouTube.
Cast
Main cast
Angeline Quinto as Aurora Cantada-Ledesma
Sam Milby as Adam Ledesma
Paulo Avelino as Lance Ledesma
Supporting cast
Snooky Serna as Faye Roxas
Joonee Gamboa as Don Arturo Ledesma
Mylene Dizon as Narissa Ledesma-Dimagiba
John Lapus as Milo Santiago
Tommy Abuel as Valerio "Manong Val" Cantada
James Blanco as Jacob Dimagiba
Jordan Herrera as Ivan Sanchez
Deniesse Joaquin as Jaqueline "Jinky"
Alexandra Macanan as Giselle L. Crisostomo
Jon Lucas as Eugene Cantada
Lance Angelo Lucido as Peter Ledesma
Guest cast
Ahron Villena as Eric Ledesma
Bianca Manalo as Mabel Romero
Lloyd Samartino as Philip Ledesma
Coco Martin as Bus Passenger
Precious Lara Quigaman as Olga
Koreen Medina as Odette
References
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Philippine television series |
1065011 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehak%20Gul | Mehak Gul | Mehak Gul (born 2000) is a Pakistani chess player. She earned the FIDE title of Woman Candidate Master (WCM) at the 42nd Chess Olympiad.
References
Other Website |
1065012 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niraj%20Kumar | Niraj Kumar | Niraj Kumar(also known as Niraj Pathak) is an Indian Technology & Management professional known for his contributions in the field of manufacturing management and analytics. He holds a Postgraduate in Manufacturing Management & Analytics from the Indian Institute of Management, Trichy, and a Bachelor's degree in Technology from the Greater Noida Institute of Technology (Uttar Pradesh Technical University).
Education
Niraj Kumar completed his education journey with PG from Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Trichy & B.Tech (ECE) from Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Intermediate from KMV Inter College Atrauli, Aligarh, and High School from Uttam Inter College Jirauli Dhoom Singh, Aligarh, both under the UP Board.
Career Achievements
Niraj Kumar has had a successful career, working with prominent companies such as a leading Japanese Multinational company in Gurgaon, also worked with ITW India Ltd, and Uflex Limited. He has been recognized for his contributions to technology and management, receiving the India Pride Award in 2023 for excellence in these fields. Born and raised in Aligarh, Mr. Niraj Kumar embodies the quintessential Indian values and culture.
Notable Works
Mr. Kumar, known for his multifaceted personality coupled with a heart of gold, has been a beacon of excellence in the tech and management fields. Notably, Mr. Niraj Kumar’s achievements extend beyond the realms of technology and management. He was a finalist in the esteemed Mr. & Miss India 2019 world beauty pageant, showcasing his diverse interests and capabilities. Furthermore, he actively engages with various social organizations, significantly contributing to societal betterment, a testament to his commitment to giving back to the community.
Personal Life
Niraj Kumar was born in Jamanpur, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, to Shri Rajendra Prasad Pathak and Mrs. Indra Devi. Mr. Niraj Kumar embodies the quintessential Indian values and culture. He began his educational journey as a meritorious student in the Uttar Pradesh board, showing early signs of brilliance. Today, he stands as a shining example of what dedication and passion can achieve.He is married to Mrs. Anju Sharma on 9th Feb ‘ 2010 in Aligarh , and the couple has two children, Arush Pathak (Son ) and Aavya Pathak (daughter)
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1065015 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nishanth%20Sagar | Nishanth Sagar | Nishanth Balakrishnan (born 8 June 1980), known professionally by his stage name Nishanth Sagar , is an Indian actor who works primarily in the Malayalam film industry. He has performed in over 50 films as a hero, co-star and antagonist.
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Indian movie actors
Living people
1980 births |
1065016 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayfung | Mayfung | Mayfung (Balti: མེ་ཕུང།) is an ancient festival celebrated in the Baltistan region of northeastern Pakistan by the Balti Tibetan people. The festival has roots in the Bön religion, which was the main religion in the area before Buddhism and Islam. Every year on December 21, the Mayfung festival takes place to mark the end of the longest night and the beginning of the new year called "Balti Losar" (Balti New Year). Mayfung is a tradition celebrated not only in Baltistan but also in some parts of Gilgit, Hunza, Chitral, and Tibet in China.
People believe that celebrating Mayfung protects them from misfortunes and natural disasters. The name Mayfung comes from two Balti words: "May," meaning fire, and "Fang" or "Phang," meaning to throw or play. So, Mayfung translates to playing with fire or throwing fireballs in the sky. In other languages, it is known as Thumushaling in Burushaski and Loma in Shina.
History
Balti culture is a mix of Bonism, Islam, and Buddhism influences. Bonism was a religion in Tibet before Buddhism and Islam, involving spirit worship, sacrifices, magic, and divination. The Mayfung Festival from the Bon period continued into the Buddhist era to please gods and remove society's ills. It's a crucial part of the Losar festival, also known as the Balti New Year, happening in Baltistan, Pakistan, on December 21.
Legend has it that lighting a large fire during Mayfung can drive away evils. The festival may have roots in the Maqpon dynasty of the 12th century or be linked to Raja Abdal Khan, a powerful ruler in the 17th century.
During Mayfung, people light bonfires on mountains, plains, and rooftops. Children play, dance, and sing traditional songs around flaming logs. The residual fire is scattered on mountain slopes. Women prepare special dishes. The celebration includes fireworks, music, dancing, flying lanterns, and festive foods. Folk dances like the sword dance and fire dance are performed, and the event concludes with traditional music. People believe that Mayfung is necessary to ward off spirits and Jinns.
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Festivals
Gilgit-Baltistan
Tibet |
1065019 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahul%20Bheke | Rahul Bheke | Rahul Shankar Bheke (; born 6 December 1990) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Indian Super League club Mumbai City and the India national team.
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Rahul Bheke at All India Football Federation
Rahul Bheke at Indian Super League
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1065020 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rani%20Hazarika%20%28singer%29 | Rani Hazarika (singer) | Rani Hazarika (born 7 October 1987) is an Indian Assamese Playback Singer, live performer in the Indian Bollywood industry.
Biography
Her journey in the music industry began at a young age. She made her debut in professional music at 13 and later contributed to Bollywood. Her achievements include international recognition, awards like the "Dada Saheb Phalke Award," and a versatile career spanning various films and single albums.
Discography
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Amid freezing temperature, Kashmir hosts ‘Bollywood Rubaru’ concert
International Sensation: Rani Hazarika's Melodies Enchant the Spectacular Bangus Festival!
Kashmiri Version of manike mage hithe by Rani Hazarika goes viral!
Indian singers
People from Assam
1987 births
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1065021 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neha%20Marda | Neha Marda | Neha Marda is an Indian television actress. She is well known for her roles in Balika Vadhu, Doli Armaano Ki and Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti. In 2015, she participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
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Indian television actors
Living people |
1065022 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balti%20people | Balti people | The Baltis or Baltipa are a group of people native to the Baltistan region of Gilgit−Baltistan, Pakistan. They speak the Balti language, which is an old form of Tibetan. It has sounds lost in modern Tibetan dialects. It is closely related to other Tibetic languages like Ladakhi and Purgi.
Before Islam came to Baltistan in the 14th century, Baltis followed Bön and Tibetan Buddhism. Islam spread through Sufi missionaries, and by the 17th century, most Baltis converted. Some later became Shia, Sunni, or followed Noorbakshia Sufi Islam. Despite converting, Baltis still practice Bön and Tibetan Buddhist rituals, making their culture unique in Pakistan. The Balti language is conservative, closer to Classical Tibetan.
Religious gatherings in mosques and Sufi Khanqahs are vital for Baltis. Khanqahs, introduced by early Sufi saints, help students achieve spiritual purity through training. Mosques in Baltistan have Tibetan architecture, and some in Kargil have Mughal style decorations. Today, about 60% of Baltis are Shia Muslims, 30% follow Noorbakshia Sufi Islam, and 10% are Sunni Muslims.
Related pages
Balti language
Mayfung
Baltistan
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Ethnic groups in Pakistan
Gilgit-Baltistan |
1065023 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bi-lateral%20diplomatic%20relations | Bi-lateral diplomatic relations | When states recognize one another as sovereign states and agree to diplomatic relations, they create a bilateral relationship. States with bilateral ties will exchange diplomatic agents such as ambassadors to facilitate dialogues and cooperations. |
1065024 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muggia | Muggia | Muggia (; ) is a comune in the Province of Trieste in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in Italy. It is on the eastern edge of the Gulf of Trieste in the northern Adriatic Sea. Muggia is the only Italian port town in Istria. It is on the southeastern border with Slovenia.
History
Muggia started as a prehistoric fortified village (castelliere) in the around 8th-7th century BC. The area was founded in 178–177 BC by the Romans, who created here a settlement (Castrum Muglae). After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Muggia was dominated by the Ostrogoths, Lombards, Byzantines and Franks. In 931, it was donated by the kings Hugh of Italy and Lothair II to the Patriarch of Aquileia.
In 1354, it suffered Genoese attacks. In 1420, it became part of the Republic of Venice.
After the fall of Venice in 1797, Muggia became part of the Austrian Empire,
which was developed an naval shipbuilding flourished until after World War II.
Twin towns
Muggia is twinned with:
Koper, Slovenia
Obervellach, Austria
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Other websites
Official website
Muggia town's Guide
Settlements in Trieste |
1065025 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%20Dorligo%20della%20Valle | San Dorligo della Valle | San Dorligo della Valle is a comune in the Province of Trieste in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in Italy.
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Other websites
Official website
Settlements in Trieste |
1065029 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgonico | Sgonico | Sgonico () is a comune in the Province of Trieste in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in Italy.
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Other websites
Official website
Settlements in Trieste |
1065032 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brenna%2C%20Lombardy | Brenna, Lombardy | Brenna is a comune in the Province of Como in the Lombardy region in Italy.
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Settlements in Como |
1065034 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blessagno | Blessagno | Blessagno (Comasco: or ) is a comune in the Province of Como in the Lombardy region in Italy.
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Settlements in Como |
1065035 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brienno | Brienno | Brienno is a comune in the Province of Como in the Lombardy region in Italy.
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Settlements in Como |
1065036 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inverigo | Inverigo | Inverigo is a comune in the Province of Como in the Lombardy region in Italy.
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Settlements in Como |
1065037 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambrugo | Lambrugo | Lambrugo is a comune in the Province of Como in the Lombardy region in Italy.
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Settlements in Como |
1065038 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merone | Merone | Merone is a comune in the Province of Como in the Lombardy region in Italy.
Twin towns
Merone is twinned with:
Noyarey, France, since 2004
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Settlements in Como |
1065040 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noyarey | Noyarey | Noyarey is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.
Twin towns
Noyarey is twinned with:
Merone, Italy, since 2004
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Communes in Isère |
1065041 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirav%20D.%20Shah | Nirav D. Shah | Nirav Dinesh Shah (born 1977) is an American epidemiologist, economist and attorney. He worked as an economist and epidemiologist at the Cambodian Ministry of Health.
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Nirav D. Shah on Twitter
Nirav D. Shah on Instagram
Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention
Nirav D. Shah, The Teaching of Law in Medical Education; AMA Journal of Ethics, 2008 |
1065052 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kostanay%20Region | Kostanay Region | Kostanay Region or Kostanay Province (; ) is one of the regions in the north of Kazakhstan. The capital of the region is the city of Kostanay. As of 2023, the population is 832,110 people.
The region borders on the Aktobe, Ulytau, Karaganda, Akmola and North Kazakhstan Regions of Kazakhstan. It also borders the Orenburg, Chelyabinsk and Kurgan Oblasts of Russia.
There are six cities in the region: Kostanay, Arkalyk, Rudny, Lisakovsk, Zhitikara and Tobyl.
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1065054 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gungun%20Uprari | Gungun Uprari | Gungun Uprari is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi TV shows. Gungun Uprari is known for her roles in serials like Bandhan Saat Janamon Ka, Rakt Sambandh, Haar Jeet, Buddha and Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyaar.
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Other websites
Articles about Gungun Uprari on Times of India
Indian actors
Living people |
1065060 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirav%20Shah%20%28politician%29 | Nirav Shah (politician) | Nirav Shah is an Indian politician who is former deputy mayor of Surat Municipal Corporation. He has been affiliated with the Bhartiya Janta Party since 1992.
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Other Websites
Official website
Indian politicians
Politicians from Gujarat
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1065063 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan%20Kiera%20Armstrong | Ryan Kiera Armstrong | Ryan Kiera Armstrong (born March 10, 2010) is an American actress who played Charlie McGee from the 2022 Movie Called Firestarter.
2010 births
Living people
American movie actors
American child actors
American television actors |
1065064 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulytau%20Region | Ulytau Region | Ulytau Province or Ulytau Region (, ) is a region in the center of Kazakhstan. The capital of region is the city of Jezkazgan. As 2023, 221,395 people live here.
The region is named after the Ulytau (en) mountain range.
There are only three cities in this region: Jezkazgan, Karazhal and Satbayev.
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Regions of Kazakhstan |
1065066 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangystau%20Region | Mangystau Region | Mangystau Province or Mangystau Region (, ) is a region in the west of Kazakhstan. The capital is the city of Aktau. As 2023, 766,956 people live here.
There are only three cities in this region: Aktau, Zhanaozen and Fort-Shevchenko.
The region is named after the Mangystau (en) peninsula.
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1065067 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyzylorda%20Region | Kyzylorda Region | Kyzylorda Province or Kyzylorda Region (, ) is a region in the south of Kazakhstan. The capital of region is the city of Kyzylorda. The population is 833,531 (as of 2023).
There are only three cities in this region: Kyzylorda, Aralsk and Kazalinsk. The region also has the Baikonur Cosmodrome and the city of Baikonur, which were purchased by Russia until 2050.
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Regions of Kazakhstan |
1065068 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27ve%20Been%20Losing%20You | I've Been Losing You | "I've Been Losing You" is a 1986 song by Norwegian band A-ha and is the lead single from their second studio album Scoundrel Days. It topped the single charts in Denmark and Norway and made the top 10 in Ireland, Italy and the United Kingdom.
The music video was shot at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles.
1986 songs
A-ha songs |