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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim%20Kruger
Tim Kruger
Marcel Bonn (25 January 1981 – 1 March 2025), known professionally as Tim Kruger, was a German pornographic film actor, producer, and director. He entered the pornographic film industry in 2006 and later co-founded the website TimTales in 2009, where he produced and performed in amateur-style gay pornography until his death. Early life and career Tim Kruger was born Marcel Bonn on 25 January 1981, in Düsseldorf, Germany. He trained in business administration. Kruger worked at a pornography store in Berlin, where he became interested in performing in adult films. He sent emails and photos to studios and was subsequently contacted for roles. In 2006, Kruger began his career in the adult film industry. Kruger appeared in productions for various studios, including Cazzo Film, Hot House, and Raging Stallion Studios. He acted in films such as DeskTops, Pizza Cazzone, Tim's Tool, Wood Work, Hot House Backroom, Vol. 10, and The Deep End. In 2009, Kruger started his website, TimTales, in collaboration with his partner, who served as the cameraman and occasional onscreen participant. The website included amateur-style gay pornography with a focus on authenticity. Kruger stated that the site's content was based on personal preferences rather than scripted performances. He also continued to work for external studios while maintaining the website. Personal life and death Kruger was in a long-term relationship with his partner, Grobes Geraet, who assisted with the production and editing of his videos. He described himself as more reserved in his personal life compared to his on-camera persona. Kruger died on 1 March 2025, at the age of 44 following an accident at his home. A statement from Geraet declined to indicate a cause of death, beyond stating that it unrelated to drugs or suicide, and that foul play was not suspected. References 1981 births 2025 deaths 21st-century German male actors German male pornographic film actors German pornographic film producers German pornographic film directors 21st-century German LGBTQ people German gay actors Male actors from Düsseldorf
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sycor%20Inc.
Sycor Inc.
Sycor, Inc. (originally Systronics, Inc.) was an American computer company founded in 1967 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It mainly produced early programmable intelligent terminals usable as desktop computers. Products Systronics Key-Cassette and Video Terminal (1968) The Systronics Key-Cassette terminal was announced in July 1968 at $18000 per unit ($6000/unit in larger quantities), with first deliveries commencing in September that same year. The Key-Cassette, much like the Datapoint 2200, was a desktop terminal with an integrated keyboard, CRT display, processor, and two cassette tape drives. One was used for data storage, and another stored a program that would be read by the terminal when invoked. The advertised use of the program cassette was to run software provided by the company termed "Teachware", which claimed to teach the operator how to use the terminal, "and is reported to allow an untrained person to become operational within a few hours," according to one article. The Video Terminal was very similar to the Key-Cassette, only lacking the cassette drives (although these could be re-added optionally) and was pre-programmed to replace a dumb terminal or teletype such as an ASR-33. Sycor 301 and 302 (1969) The Sycor 302 was introduced in early 1969 as an upgrade to the original Key-Cassette system introduced the year prior, and cost much less per unit at only $7900. The 301 was a lower-cost version of the 302 at $7000/unit, and included only one cassette drive as opposed to the 302's dual drives. Both were advertised as "programmable data terminal[s]," and that "each one contains a mini-computer that can be programmed to match its intended use." Also like the Datapoint 2200, it was advertised as being able to emulate other terminals through the program cassette without needing to modify any hardware. According to a contemporaneous report, the first delivery of this system took place in February 1969, over two years prior to the 2200's first shipment, yet with similar features and price point. A specialized variant of this system with a custom keyboard layout and no cassettes drives, referred to as the Securities Terminal, was advertised in late 1969 for use by stock brokers, and was in use at the New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange by the end of that same year. Sycor 340 (1971) The Sycor 340 terminal was announced in early 1971, and continued production until at least the late 1970s. By the time of the 340's introduction, the terminal's programming language had been given a name, TAL (Terminal Application Language). Similar in appearance to the previous units, this model was their most popular by 1978, with half of all 40,000 Sycor systems installed being 340s. Variants of the 340 were also offered, such as the floppy-drive-equipped 340D, a higher-capacity cassette model termed the 340E, and an overall upgraded version termed the 350 (introduced in June 1975). The 350 also had variants with integrated printers of varying speeds, from 60 characters per second to 300 lines per minute. See also Datapoint 2200, an intelligent terminal announced in 1970 with similar features to the Sycor 302 References American companies established in 1967 Companies based in Ann Arbor, Michigan
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysothrix%20chrysophthalma
Chrysothrix chrysophthalma
Chrysothrix chrysophthalma is a species of leprose lichen in the family Chrysotrichaceae. It occurs in Europe, where it grows on decaying wood and the bark of coniferous and deciduous trees in well-lit habitats. Taxonomy Chrysothrix chrysophthalma was originally described as Micarea chrysophthalma by the lichenologist Peter James in 1971, based on a specimen collected in Coulin Forest, Scotland. It was later transferred to the genus Chrysothrix by James and Jack Laundon due to the similarity in internal apothecial structures shared with other species in the genus, notably the branched and interconnected paraphyses and similarly structured spores. The species epithet chrysophthalma, which means "golden-eyed", alludes to the color of its apothecia. Description Chrysothrix chrysophthalma features an immersed thallus, usually presenting as a subtle, pale greyish stain. Often, only the reproductive structures (apothecia) or powdery soredia are visible on the surface. The soredia are typically bright yellow-green, finely powdery, and sometimes form extensive patches. The algae partner consists of spherical green algae cells grouped singly or in small clusters. Apothecia, when present, are small (up to 0.9 mm), rounded, convex or spherical, and lack distinct margins. Their colors range from yellow to greenish-brown, often partially obscured by the powdery soredia. Internally, apothecia contain colorless fungal filaments forming an interconnected layer (), often densely filled with small crystals. Spores are narrow, clear, typically divided by three cross-walls (septa, and measure 9–15 by 2.5–3 μm. Chemically, this species contains rhizocarpic acid and an unidentified substance that distinguishes it from similar lichens. The Australian species Chrysothrix palaeophila is closely related to C. chrysophthalma, with similarities in thallus structure, apothecia colour and form, and ascospore septation and shape; the Australian species is distinguished by the presence of vulpinic acid and the absence of rhizocarpic acid. Habitat and distribution Chrysothrix chrysophthalma is known primarily from Europe, including Norway and the British Isles. It occurs at relatively low elevations and prefers strongly acidic substrates. Typically found growing on decaying wood and the bark of coniferous and deciduous trees, sometimes predominantly in the deeply shaded crevices, the species grows in sunny habitats that are largely free from nitrogen pollution. Its presence is especially noticeable in coastal and oceanic climates, where it often forms nearly pure stands, notably on old trunks of Monterey pine in the Isles of Scilly. References chrysophthalma Lichen species Lichens described in 1971 Lichens of Europe Taxa named by Peter Wilfred James
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate%20Andrews
Kate Andrews
Kate Andrews (born 24 June 1990) is an American journalist based in the United Kingdom who focuses on economics issues. She has been the economics editor of The Spectator since 2021 and also writes a weekly column for The Daily Telegraph. She previously wrote a fortnightly column for City AM. Early life Andrews was educated at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, Connecticut before moving to Scotland in 2008 to study at the University of St Andrews where she graduated in 2012 with a MA in International Relations and Philosophy. At St Andrews, she was a part of the university's performing arts society and served as the rector's assessor during Alistair Moffat's term as Rector. Career After university, Andrews had brief stints working for the presidential campaign team for Mitt Romney, the senate campaign team for Linda McMahon, and for the American conservative news website, Townhall. In 2014, she returned to the United Kingdom to work for the neoliberal think tank, the Adam Smith Institute. She then moved to the free market think tank, the Institute of Economic Affairs, to take up the position of news editor. In 2018, she was included in LBC'''s list of the 100 most influential conservatives in the UK. In 2020, she joined The Spectator as a journalist covering economics-related issues and became the publication's economics editor in 2021. She has twice been shortlisted for 'Business and finance Journalist of the year' by The Press Awards for her work in trend-analysis, most notably predicting the surge in inflation which faced the UK after the COVID-19 pandemic. She is a frequent panelist on the BBC's Politics Live and Question Time, and also makes regular media appearances on other broadcasters, including Sky News, Channel 4, Channel 5 and ITV. Political views A self-identified lifelong Republican, Andrews voted for Joe Biden in 2020 in protest against Donald Trump, having previously voted for the Libertarian candidate in 2016. She is a free-speech advocate, holds favourable views towards immigration and has previously spoken out against gun control measures which widened background checks on potential gun buyers. Andrews has regularly advocated for a reform in how the National Health Service is funded. She does not believe that the funding model of the healthcare system in the United States should be replicated in the UK, but supports examining the healthcare systems of other countries which maintain the principles of universal access and free at the point of delivery. References External links Kate Andrews at The SpectatorKate Andrews at The Daily TelegraphKate Andrews at City AM'' 1990 births Living people Alumni of the University of St Andrews American women journalists 21st-century American women journalists American expatriates in the United Kingdom The Spectator people The Daily Telegraph people American business and financial journalists Women business and financial journalists
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalaidzhi%20Bride%20Market
Kalaidzhi Bride Market
The Kalaidzhi Bride Market, also referred to as the Bulgarian Bride Market or Gypsy Bride Market, is a traditional matchmaking event held annually in Bulgaria, primarily among the Kalaidzhi Roma community. The event takes place in the spring, typically around Todorovden (St. Theodore's Day), which falls on the first Saturday of March. It is held near the town of Stara Zagora. References Events in Bulgaria Bulgarian traditions Roma (Romani subgroup)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey%20Bullock
Corey Bullock
Corey Bullock (born 12 September 2001) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He played his first three seasons of college football for the North Carolina Central Eagles before transferring to the Maryland Terrapins. Early life Bullock was born in Accokeek, Maryland and attended high school at North Carolina Central. He played offensive tackle for the team. He committed to the North Carolina Central Eagles. College career Bullock played his first three seasons at the North Carolina Central Eagles in the FCS. He earned second-team All-MEAC honors as a sophomore after only allowing 1 sack. In 2021, he entered the transfer portal and was picked up by the Maryland Terrapins. In his senior season, he played 11 games, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten honors and winning the Music City Bowl against Auburn. Professional career Baltimore Ravens Bullock was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL Draft. In the 2024 NFL preseason, he was given the highest rookie offensive lineman grade by PFF and was named to their all-rookie team. References External links North Carolina Central Eagles bio 2001 births Living people American football offensive tackles Maryland Terrapins football players Players of American football from Maryland People from Accokeek, Maryland Baltimore Ravens players
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325%20Western%20Michigan%20Broncos%20women%27s%20basketball%20team
2024–25 Western Michigan Broncos women's basketball team
The 2024–25 Western Michigan Broncos women's basketball team represents Western Michigan University during the 2024–25 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Broncos, led by 13th-year head coach Shane Clipfell, play their home games at University Arena in Kalamazoo, Michigan as members of the Mid-American Conference. Previous season The Broncos finished the 2023–24 season 12–13, 7–7 in MAC play, to finish in eighth place. They were defeated by top-seeded Toledo in the quarterfinals of the MAC tournament. Preseason On October 22, 2024, the MAC released the preseason coaches poll. Western Michigan was picked to finish tenth in the MAC regular season. Preseason rankings MAC tournament champions: Ball State (8), Bowling Green (1), Buffalo (1), Kent State (1), Toledo (1) Source: Preseason All-MAC No Broncos were named to the first or second Preseason All-MAC teams. Roster Schedule and results |- !colspan=12 style=""| Exhibition |- !colspan=12 style=""| Non-conference regular season |- !colspan=9 style=""| MAC regular season |- !colspan=12 style=""| MAC tournament Sources: References Western Michigan Broncos women's basketball seasons Western Michigan Broncos Western Michigan Broncos women's basketball Western Michigan Broncos women's basketball
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latirus%20ornatus
Latirus ornatus
Latirus ornatus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Fasciolariidae, the spindle snails, the tulip snails and their allies. Description The size of the shell varies between and . Distribution References ornatus Molluscs of the Pacific Ocean Gastropods of Australia Gastropods described in 2015
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979%20Busch%20Clash
1979 Busch Clash
The inaugural Busch Clash, held on February 11, 1979, at Daytona International Speedway, marked the beginning of NASCAR's season-opening exhibition races. This 20-lap, 50-mile event featured nine drivers who had secured pole positions during the previous season. Race Format and Participants The race was a sprint, with no points awarded, but a substantial purse of $150,000, including $50,000 for the winner. The participants were: Buddy Baker Darrell Waltrip Cale Yarborough Benny Parsons Bobby Allison David Pearson Lennie Pond Neil Bonnett J.D. McDuffie Starting positions were determined by a random draw, with Benny Parsons drawing the pole position. Race Summary At the drop of the green flag, Buddy Baker, driving for Harry Ranier's team, quickly asserted dominance. He led 18 of the 20 laps, with Darrell Waltrip closely trailing him throughout the race. The two drivers distanced themselves from the rest of the field, engaging in a high-speed duel that captivated spectators. Baker ultimately held off Waltrip's challenges, crossing the finish line a car length ahead to claim victory. Results The race concluded without any caution periods, and the final standings were as follows: Buddy Baker – 20 laps completed Darrell Waltrip – 20 laps completed Cale Yarborough – 20 laps completed Benny Parsons – 20 laps completed Bobby Allison – 20 laps completed David Pearson – 20 laps completed Lennie Pond – 20 laps completed Neil Bonnett – 20 laps completed J.D. McDuffie – 17 laps completed (engine failure) References NASCAR races at Daytona International Speedway 1979 NASCAR Winston Cup Series
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithila%20Bihari%20Mandir
Mithila Bihari Mandir
Mithila Bihari Mandir (Maithili: मिथिला बिहारी मंदिर) is a historical Hindu temple located at Kachuri Dham in the Dhanusha district of the Mithila region in the Himalayan nation of Nepal. The Mithila Madhya Parikrama starts its journey from the Mithila Bihari Mandir. Description Mithila Bihari Mandir is dedicated to Lord Rama. It is at a distance of approximately three kilometres from the capital city Janakpur of the Mithila region in Nepal. The Dola of Lord Rama called as Mithila Bihari Dola is carried out every year on the first day of the circumambulation Mithila Madhya Parikrama from this temple. The temple is managed by an organisation called Mithila Bihari Management Committee. The present chairman of the committee is Ajay Jha. Similarly the rituals of the temple is looked after and performed by a Mahant (head priest). The present Mahant of the temple is Ram Naresh Sharan. References Mithila Temples in Nepal Dhanusha District Culture of Mithila
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20mayors%20of%20Natchez%2C%20Mississippi
List of mayors of Natchez, Mississippi
This is a list of mayors of Natchez, Mississippi, United States. 1803 - Samuel Brooks 1804 - Samuel Brooks 1805 - Samuel Brooks 1806 - Samuel Brooks 1807 - Samuel Brooks 1808 - Samuel Brooks 1809 - Samuel Brooks 1810 - John Shaw 1811 - Samuel Brooks 1812 - A. Campbell 1813 - A. Campbell 1814 - S. Brooks 1815 - Edward Turner 1816 - Edward Turner 1817 - Edward Turner 1818 - S. Brooks 1819 - Edward Turner 1820 - Edward Turner 1821 - E. Turner 1822 - W. W. Walker 1823 - J. H. McComas 1824 - J. H. McComas 1825 - Wm. Burns, John I. Guion 1826 - John I. Guion, W. R. Richards. 1827 - Howell Moss, Samuel Postlethwaite 1828 - S. Postlethwaite 1829 - S. Postlethwaite 1830 - S. Postlethwaite 1831 - S. Postlethwaite 1832 - Eli Montgomery 1833 - Eli Montgomery 1834 - Eli Montgomery 1835 - Eli Montgomery 1836 - Cov. Rawlings 1837 - C. Rawlings 1838 - Henry Tooley 1839 - J. A. Lyle 1840 - Samuel Cotton 1841 - S. Cotton 1842 - S. Cotton 1843 - John M. Duffield, John R. Stockman 1844 - J. R. Stockman 1845 - J. R. Stockman 1846 - J. R. Stockman 1847 - J. R. Stockman 1848 - J. R. Stockman 1849 - J. R. Stockman 1850 - J. R. Stockman 1851 - Benedam Pendleton 1852 - George J. Dicks 1853 - B. Pendleton 1854 - Robert H. Wood 1855 - Robert H. Wood 1856 - Robert H. Wood 1857 - Robert H. Wood 1858 - Robert H. Wood 1859 - John Hunter 1860 - "Record not accessible." 1861 - John Hunter 1862 - John Hunter 1863 - John Hunter 1864 - William Dix 1865 - William Dix 1866 - William Dix 1867 - William Dix 1868 - "Same officers continued in office, until removed by Military Governor in 1869." 1869 - John H. Weldon 1870 - Robert H. Wood 1871 - Robert H. Wood 1872 - Robert H. Wood 1873 - Henry C. Griffin 1874 - Henry C. Griffin 1875 - Henry C. Griffin 1876 - Henry C. Griffin 1877 - Henry C. Griffin 1878 - Henry C. Griffin 1879 - Henry C. Griffin 1880 - Henry C. Griffin 1881 - Henry C. Griffin 1882 - Henry C. Griffin 1883 - Isaac Lowenburg 1884 - Isaac Lowenburg 1885 - Isaac Lowenburg 1886 - Isaac Lowenburg 1887 - William H. Mallery 1888 - William H. Mallery 1889 - William H. Mallery 1890 - W. G. Benbrook 1891 - W. G. Benbrook 1892 - W. G. Benbrook 1893 - W. G. Benbrook 1894 - W. G. Benbrook 1895 - W. G. Benbrook 1896 - W. G. Benbrook 1897 - W. G. Benbrook 1898 - W. G. Benbrook 1899 - W. G. Benbrook 1900 - W. G. Benbrook 1901 - W. G. Benbrook 1902 - W. G. Benbrook 1903 - W. G. Benbrook 1904 - W. G. Benbrook 1929–1934 or 1935 – Saul Laub Audley B. Connor 1951–1956 – Walter P. Abbott Troy Watkins See also List of mayors of Vicksburg, Mississippi References Natchez
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad%20Brooks
Brad Brooks
Brad Brooks, (born March 3, 1961) is an American Singer-Songwriter from Oakland CA, best known as the last lead singer of the band MC5 with Wayne Kramer and co-writer of the final MC5 record Heavy Lifting on earMusic which features Tom Morello, Abe Laboriel Jr. Steve Salas and Vicki Randle Brooks is also known for singing on the Karaoke Revolution Party video game series and the Guitar Hero video game series. Early career Brad Brooks grew up in Tucson AZ where he was childhood friends with future Bob Dylan drummer Winston Watson. In the mid to late 80's he played in several Tucson based bands. He first found success with the Funk Rock band Pollo Elastico who performed with bands such as Faith No More. After Pollo Elastico broke up Brooks moved to San Francisco where he would form and record with popular bands such as Reckonball and Dolorosa (which included members of 4 Non Blondes and My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult. Dolorosa also recorded a yet to be released album that was financed by Linda Perry. Solo career In 2000 Brad Brooks recorded his first solo album Sanctified Into Astroglide. Brooks followed it up in 2007 with the power pop album Spill Collateral Love. In 2012 he released his third solo album Harmony Of Passing Light, this one leaning more in the Americana genre. In 2015, while preparing to record his next album, Brad Brooks was diagnosed with throat cancer. In 2020 after surgery, radiation treatment and five years of recovery Brad Brooks finally was able to release "God Save The City" to critical acclaim. MC5 In 2019 Brad was asked by writer Tiffanie DeBartolo (who co-founded Bright Antenna Records) to sing the legendary MC5 song Kick Out The Jams at the 70th birthday party of MC5 founding member Wayne Kramer. A few days later Brad and Wayne met again at a tribute to Jeff Buckley at Sweetwater Saloon in Mill Valley. Their conversation that night led to what would become a long distance friendship and in short turn a songwriting partnership between Kramer and Brooks. The results of this collaboration would supply the material for the final MC5 album Heavy Lifting. In spring of 2022 this new version of the MC5 with Brad Brooks on lead vocals went on tour with the backing band of Wayne Kramer, Steve Salas, Vicki Randle and Winston Watson. The tour was titled We Are All MC5. The album Heavy Lifting was produced by rock legend Bob Ezrin and engineered by Dave Way. Along with Kramer and Brooks the core group on the album were music legends Don Was. Vicki Randall, Winston Watson, Abe Laboriel Jr., Steve Salas and Jerry Becker. "Heavy Lifting" also featured guest performances by Slash, Tom Morello, Vernon Reid, William DuVall, Tim McIlrath and Dennis Thompson. The album was released on October 18, 2024, sadly two months after Wayne Kramer's death from pancreatic cancer. It was the first release by the MC5 since 1971. On December 5, 2024, Brooks appeared on a tribute concert for Wayne Kramer at The Roxy in Los Angeles that also featured Tom Morello, Chuck D, RZA, Ben Harper and Steven Van Zandt. Video Games Between 2003 and 2007 Brad Brooks contributed vocals to Karaoke Revolution 1 , Karaoke Revolution 2 , Karaoke Revolution 3 , Karaoke Revolution Party, Karaoke Presents American Idol Encore 2 , Guitar Hero 2 and Guitar Hero Rocks The 80’s. and Guitar Hero II game. References 1961 births Living people Tucson Arizona [[Category:Oakland California
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986%20Maryland%20county%20executive%20elections
1986 Maryland county executive elections
The Maryland county executive elections of 1986 took place on November 4, 1986. Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County elected county executives. Anne Arundel County Democratic primary Candidates Nominee O. James Lighthizer, incumbent county executive Results Republican primary Candidates Nominee Louise M. R. Beauregard, lobbyist Eliminated in primary Carol Defibaugh, registered nurse John Grasso, chef Results General election Results Baltimore County Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Dennis F. Rasmussen, state senator Eliminated in primary Elmer H. Kahline Jr., Baltimore County Clerk of the Circuit Court Thomas B. Kernan, state delegate John W. O'Rourke, county councilmember Results Republican primary Candidates Nominee Robert T. Petr, insurance executive Results General election Results Harford County Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Habern W. Freeman, incumbent county executive Results Republican primary Candidates Nominee C. Joseph Bernardo, former county councilmember and nominee for county executive in 1982 Results General election Results Howard County Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Elizabeth Bobo, county councilmember Eliminated in primary James H. Clark, county councilmember Results Republican primary Candidates Nominee Gilbert South, businessman Results General election Results Montgomery County Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Sidney Kramer, state senator Eliminated in primary David Robbins, Montgomery County Recreation Director David Scull, county councilmember Declined Charles W. Gilchrist, incumbent county executive Results Republican primary Candidates Nominee Edward J. Gannon, businessman Eliminated in primary Albert Ceccone, real estate consultant and perennial candidate Results General election Results Prince George's County Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Parris Glendening, incumbent county executive Eliminated in primary Arthur B. Haynes, schoolteacher and candidate for county executive in 1982 Results Republican primary Candidates Nominee R. Dan Ritchie, president of the Prince George's Civic Federation Results General election Results References County executives Maryland county executives
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirteen%20Storeys
Thirteen Storeys
Thirteen Storeys is a novel by Jonathan Sims published in 2020. Premise Thirteen Storeys is a haunted house story. Publication history Thirteen Storeys was the debut novel by Jonathan Sims, who was already known as the author of, and voice actor for, The Magnus Archives horror podcast. Sims signed the world rights to two of his new novels to Gollancz in 2024, and his two previous novels, Thirteen Storeys and Family Business were made available from Gollancz. Reception Eric Brown for The Guardian said that "Jonathan Sims is known as creator and presenter of The Magnus Archives, a podcast relating the exploits of a fictional paranormal institute. As might be expected from someone who has been terrifying listeners for years, his first novel, Thirteen Storeys (Gollancz, 16.99), combines a creeping sense of unease with all-out gore. James Lovegrove for Financial Times said that "Jonathan Sims's haunted house tale Thirteen Storeys (Gollancz, £16.99) is as sombre as they come. The dwelling in question is Banyan Court, a development in Tower Hamlets built by rapacious billionaire Tobias Fell, who now lives as a recluse in its penthouse apartment. One by one we meet a varied selection of residents, each of them experiencing menacing apparitions. Their individual stories all end the same way, with a dinner invitation from Fell, and the final chapter details events of that meal as the guests assemble for a blood-soaked denouement. Sims has a good grasp for how to generate unease — the sense of things going unaccountably awry, or happening at the periphery of one's understanding, or being just plain wrong — and builds up the oppressive atmosphere within Banyan Court skilfully. The novel's climax, if a little exposition-heavy, nonetheless draws together the threads of the preceding chapters with aplomb and delivers a cathartic pay-off after the long, slow accumulation of dread." David Pitt for Winnipeg Free Press said that "Jonathan Sims' Thirteen Storeys (Gollancz, 400 pages, $18) is a genuinely frightening horror story. A reclusive billionaire is holding a dinner party, and he's invited several of the tenants of an apartment complex to his penthouse suite. But here's the thing: none of these people know each other. They do, though, have something in common: at one time or another, each of them has had a bizarre experience in this old, odd building. In Sims' hands, the apartment complex becomes another character in the story: possibly malevolent, certainly disturbing, always doing something unexpected. The pace, too, is exquisite, as the author steadily ramps up the characters' fears and our own sense that something awful is going to happen. And the ending: pure, unadulterated terror. A must-read for horror fans." References 2020 novels
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakota%20State%20Trojans%20football%2C%202020%E2%80%93present
Dakota State Trojans football, 2020–present
The Dakota State Trojans football program from 2020 to present represented Dakota State University in college football during the 2020s. The Trojans compete at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) level, and were members of the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) though the 2024 season. Dakota State will compete as a member of the Frontier Conference beginning in 2025. Josh Anderson, who has served as Dakota State's head coach since 2009, has led the team for the entire decade to date. Dakota State played home games at Trojan Field in Madison, South Dakota through the 2022 season. The Trojans hosted games Dan Beacom Track Complex in 2023 before moving to the Brian Kern Family Stadium in 2024. 2020 The 2020 Dakota State Trojans football team represented Dakota State University as a member of the North Star Athletic Association during the 2020–21 NAIA football season. Led by 12th-year head coach Josh Anderson, the Trojans compiled an overall record of 4–5 with all games played again conference opponents, placing fourth in the NSAA. Schedule 2021 The 2021 Dakota State Trojans football team represented Dakota State University as a member of the North Star Athletic Association during the 2021 NAIA football season. Led by 13th-year head coach Josh Anderson, the Trojans compiled an overall record of 6–4 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, tying for third in the in the NSAA. Schedule 2022 The 2022 Dakota State Trojans football team represented Dakota State University as a member of the North Star Athletic Association during the 2022 NAIA football season. Led by 14th-year head coach Josh Anderson, the Trojans compiled an overall record of 6–4 with a mark of 4–2 in conference play, tying for second place in the NSAA. Schedule 2023 The 2023 Dakota State Trojans football team represented Dakota State University as a member of the North Star Athletic Association during the 2023 NAIA football season. Led by 15th-year head coach Josh Anderson, the Trojans compiled an overall record of 1–9 with a mark of 1–7 in conference play, placing last out of five teams in the NSAA. The 2023 season was the first and only season in which the Trojans played home games at the Dan Beacom Track Complex in Madison, South Dakota. Schedule 2024 The 2024 Dakota State Trojans football team represented Dakota State University as a member of the North Star Athletic Association during the 2024 NAIA football season. Led by 16th-year head coach Josh Anderson, the Trojans compiled an overall record of 6–4 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, placing second in the NSAA. Dakota State played home game at the newly opened Brian Kern Family Stadium in Madison, South Dakota. The Trojans played their first game in the new stadium on August 29, against , winning by a score of 34–3. To celebrate the opening of Brian Kern Family Stadium and the Beacom PREMIER Complex, Dakota State University held an event named Trojan Nights inside Brian Kern Family Stadium. This event included musical acts from Old Dominion, Brothers Osborne, and Elle King. Schedule Preseason NSAA preseason poll Personnel Roster Coaching staff 2025 The 2025 Dakota State Trojans football team will represented Dakota State University as a member of the Frontier Conference during the 2025 NAIA football season. Led by 17th-year head coach Josh Anderson, the Trojans will play home games at Brian Kern Family Stadium in Madison, South Dakota. Schedule References 2020 2020s in sports in South Dakota Dakota State, 2020
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cu%20Li%20Never%20Cries
Cu Li Never Cries
Cu Li Never Cries (Vietnamese: Cu Li Không Bao Giờ Khóc) is a 2024 Vietnamese drama film directed by Phạm Ngọc Lân and is his debut feature. The film is produced by Trần Thị Bích Ngọc and Nghiêm Quỳnh Trang under the banners Cadence Studio and Ân Nam Productions. The co-producers of the film are Claire-Agnes Lajoumard (Acrobates Films); Bianca Balbuena-Liew and Bradley Liew (Epicmedia); Su-Ching Teh (Purple Tree Content) and Weijie Lai (E&W Films), and Verona Meier (Ape&Bjørn). The project is selected to l’Atelier – festival de Cannes 2017, Busan APM 2016, Locarno Open Doors Hub and SEAFIC 2016-2017. Minh Châu, Xuân An Ngo, Hà Phuong and Hoàng Hà star in the lead roles. Plot Mrs. Nguyện returns home after the death of her ex-husband. She took with her, his urn and his pet Cu Li, a pygmy slow loris. Back in Hanoi, she is greeted with unfamiliarity: the city is hardly what she remembers. At the same time, her niece Vân prepares for her marriage after having recently become engaged. While the couple teeter towards a new beginning, Mrs Nguyện dwells within fragments of the past. Cast Minh Châu as Mrs. Nguyện Xuân An Ngo as Quang Hà Phuong as Vân: Mrs. Nguyện's niece Hoàng-Hà as Waiter in Paradise Club Kieu-Trinh as Aquarium shop owner Phí-Linh as Jewellery's staff Cao Sang as Quang's best friend Hien Thanh as Mrs. Sinh: Quang's mother Van Thai Nguyen as Quang's Family Patriarch Quôc-Tuân as Former colleague Thuong Tin as Mr. Sinh Release The film was premiered in the Official Section at the Asian Film Festival, Barcelona on 2 November 2024. It was also screened at the 35th Singapore International Film Festival in December 2024. Reception Matthew Joseph Jenner of International Cinephile Society reviewed, "Cu Li Never Cries joins a steadily growing movement to showcase Vietnam as the home of some truly poignant, gifted filmmakers, and it is closely related both visually and thematically to films such as Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell and Glorious Ashes as poetic character studies that are tied together by their approach to merging the past and present in sometimes unconventional narratives. This film is a fascinating and insightful experiment that aims to unsettle the status quo in terms of both form and content." Namrata Joshi of Cinema Express commented, "Cu Li Never Cries is meditative, contemplative cinema about the longing for stability within the family, society and the country. The title is suggestive of the resilience, continuity and endurance in the face of the many changes through the passage of time." Susanne Gottlieb of Cineuropa opined, "There are still some slumps in the pacing, nonetheless. But as a whole, Cu Li Never Cries offers an interesting gaze upon Vietnamese society, and the conflict arising from dealing with history and societal change." Tan Yan An of NTU Film Society commented, "Cu Li Never Cries is a film about the spaces between people: the gaps left by time, the silences in conversations, and the distance that sometimes grows between family members. Yet, it is also a film about the possibility of bridging those spaces. Both aunt and niece may never fully reconcile their differences, but their shared moments hint at a quiet understanding—a reminder that connection often lies not in words but in gestures and shared experiences." Accolades Film Festivals Berlin Film Festival 2024 (74th Berlinale Panorama, World premiere) Jeonju International Film Festival 2024 (Asian premiere, International competition) Istanbul Film Festival 2024 Taipei Film Festival 2024 Da Nang Asian Film Festival DANAFF II, Vietnam (Asian Competition) Festival du Nouveau Cinéma 2024 Ghent Film Festival 2024 Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2024 51st Film Fest Gent 2024 23rd Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival 2024, Spain (Main competition) 25th Shanghai International Film Festival 2024 New Directors New Films 2024; NYC, USA (North American premiere) 35th Singapore International Film Festival 2024 Lisbon & Estoril Film Festival 2024 New Horizons International Film Festival 2024 Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival 2024, Romania 16th World Film Festival of Bangkok 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival 2025 (International competition: Fiction) Pendance Film Festival 2025 External links References 2024 films 2024 drama films Vietnamese films Films shot in Vietnam