Atanasio Cavalli (Asti, 1729 – Rome, 10 October 1797) was an Italian abbot, geophysicist and astronomer. He also engaged in poetry and taught physics and moral philosophy.
Biography
editBorn in Asti in 1729, Cavalli became an abbot belonging to the order of the Carmelites. He taught at the carmelite convent in Turin and later at the University of Malta. In 1770 he asked for and obtained secularization and moved to Rome where he was professor of physics and then of moral philosophy at the Gregorian University.
He is given credit for advances in anemoscope design, and also produced a mercury seismoscope.
On 14 January 1784 he became a member of the Academy of Sciences of Turin.
He died in Rome on October 10, 1797.
Publications
editLettere di Filalete accademico libero, Turin 1764 Lightning and the sure way to avoid its effects. Dialoghi tre, Milan 1766 Il Vesuvio, poemetto storico-fisico, Milan 1776 Un poemetto per l'acclamazione a Pastori Arcadi dei Principi di Piemonte, Rome 1776 Latin Prayer in death of the King of Portugal, Rome 1776 Lettere Meteorologiche, volume 2, Rome 1785
References
editMats Troeng is a Swedish orienteer, software developer and sports commentator. After receiving a gold medal in the Junior World Orienteering Championships in 2001, Troeng received a degree in FIND OUT from Uppsala University and went on to assist in the development of several widely-used orienteering analysis tools. He was also a coach for the senior Swedish orienteering squad. Since 2020, he has been the main orienteering expert on STV's sport coverage.[1][2]
Early life
editOrienteering athlete
editOrienteering coaching
editSoftware development
editIn 2015, Troeng received the Goldkotten award from Skogssportens Gynnare (translation: Forest-sport favourites), a Swedish non-profit orienteering promotion body, for his contributions to orienteering, in particular his development of WinSplits, DOMA, QuickRoute and Livelox.[3]
In 2016,[4] Troeng developed MapAnt, a publicly available orienteering map of the entire country of Finland, along with Joakim Svensk. They were the recipient of an innovation award from the Swedish Cartographic Society for the development of MapAnt.[5]
Sports commentary
editTroeng has been the orienteering expert during live coverage at Sveriges Television since 2020, usually being paired with Jacob Hård.[1][2]
Awards and recognition
edit2018: The award of innovation, Kartografiska (Swedish Cartographic Society) (for MapAnt, with Joakim Svensk)[5]
References
editSir Nicholas Trott, also called Nicholas the Elder to distinguish him from his nephew Nicholas Trott, was an English administrator in the West Indies and the governor of The Bahamas from 1694 to 1697. Trott named the settlement previously known as Charles Town to the modern name of Nassau, and is also notable for his dealings with Henry Avery.
Biography
editEarly life and family
editGovernor of the Bahamas
editIn 1695, Trott rebuilt Charles Town, which had been abandoned following the Raid on Charles Town, and renamed it Nassau after William III's house (Orange-Nassau).[6] Trott laid out the new town layout, and chose Nassau's location on New Providence as the new seat of government of the Bahamas due to the harbour.[7]
Later life
editRussell-McPherron effect
editThe Russell-McPherron effect is a hypothesis for the mechanism of semiannual variation in geomagnetic activity.[8]
Liuding Mountain
edit43°18′59″N 128°14′37″E / 43.31639°N 128.24361°E
Liuding Mountain is a historical site and tourist attraction in Dunhua, Yanbian, Jilin. It is one of the AAAAA Tourist Attractions of China.[9]
The site is located 5km to the south of Dunhua and on the right bank of the Mudan River. The mountain consists of six separate hilltops arrayed from East to West, the highest of which is 603 meters above sea level.[10]
A 48 meter statue of the Buddha is located on one of the peaks, facing south. There is also a large monastery.[9]
Balhae Royal Tombs
editThere are ancient tombs on the mountain, which was the graveyard of the royal family of the Balhae kingdom. The tombs were excavated by Yanbian University, Jilin Provincial Museum, and the Archaeology Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1949, 1959 and 1964. There are more than 90 different tombs, including the tomb of Princess Zhenhui, one of the children of Mun of Balhae. The tomb was built of basalt and fulgurite. Many objects were found: pottery, gold-plated copper jewellery and jade. Her tombstone (90 x 49 x 29 cm) bears an epigraph of more than 700 characters written in Chinese, which is an indication that the Balhae kingdom used Chinese characters, making the stone historically significant.[10]
Maoshan
editMaoshan, also called Mount Mao, is a mountain and historical site in Jiangsu, China. It is the principal seat of the Shangqing School, which developed on the mountain in the late 5th century. It is also a major tourist attraction and one of the AAAAA Tourist Attractions of China.
As of 2010, Mao Shan consisted of six large temples with 100 priests and nuns.[11]
History
editMaoshan was the retreat of Tao Hongjing, advisor to the princes of Qi, who in 492 left the court, moved to Maoshan, and built the temple of Huayang, the first Shangqing temple. The Shangqing School became very influential and prospered over the following centuries, and Emperor Taizong of Tang personally visited the temple. During the second half of the Northern Song dynasty, the school lost influence at court.
The Taiping Rebellion, the Japanese army and the Cultural Revolution resulted in the destruction of the temples at Maoshan,[12] with the Japanese causing significant damage in 1938 and more damage being caused in the 1960s. Two temples survived complete destruction and repaired by priests starting in the 1980s; it was also around this time that the local government began charging admission to the complex. As of 2009, gate receipts were $2.7 million USD annually. The Hall of the Jade Emperor on Maoshan was built at a cost of $1.5 million USD, and opened in 2010.[11] There is also now a statue dedicated to Laozi and an associated temple.[12] The statue is 33m tall.[13]
References
edit- Needham, Joseph, Ho Ping-Yu, and Lu Gwei-djen. Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 5, Chemistry and Chemical Technology; Part 4, Spagyrical Discovery and Invention. Cambridge University Press, 1980.
- Robinet, Isabelle, Taoist Meditation: The Mao-Shan Tradition of Great Purity, trans. Julian F. Pas and Norman J. Girardot, State University of New York Press, 1993.
- Robinet, Isabelle. Daoism: Growth of a Religion. Stanford: Stanford University, 1997.
Niko Omilana
editNiko Omilana | |
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| Born | Niko Omilana 1997 or 1998 (age 26–27)[14] |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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| Subscribers | 7.5 million |
| Associated acts | Sidemen |
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Niko Omilana is a British Youtuber, comedian and internet personality. He is known for running as an independent candidate in the 2021 London mayoral election and the 2024 United Kingdom general election.[14] Omilana has also competed in several charity soccer matches, including Soccer Aid[15] and multiple Sidemen charity matches.
Youtube career
editOmilana rose to prominence for posting prank videos, including sneaking into KSI vs Logan Paul and KSI vs Logan Paul II[16] and pretending to be an employee at major companies including Apple, Asda, Ikea, McDonald’s, Subway and Tesco.[17]
In 2020, Omilana was nominated for a Shorty Award for Breakout YouTuber at the 12th Shorty Awards, eventually losing to Alexandra Mary Hirschi.[18][19]
Omilana was the subject of controversy in 2022 due to a 2021 video showing conditions within a poultry farm. Animal rights activists investigated the same location two months later and found living conditions for chickens to be considerably worse than those depicted in Omilana's video. Omilana's agency said “Whilst we take these allegations very seriously and will speak with KFC about these claims, the filming that our client took part in accurately reported the conditions he saw and experienced on the day.”[20]
2021 London mayoral election
editIn the 2021 London mayoral election, Omilana ran as an independent candidate. During the campaign, Omilana was quoted as saying 'The system is broken for young people'.[21] Omilana received over 49,000 votes in the election,[14] or around 2% of the total votes cast.[22] Among his campaign pledges, Omilana suggested turning McDonalds restaurants into social housing and removing the teeth of racists.[15] Omilana also attempted to run at the 2024 London mayoral election, but his nomination form was declared invalid.[17]
2024 United Kingdom general election
editIn the 2024 United Kingdom general election, Omilana received attention after candidates named "Niko Omilana" registered as candidates in at least 11 different constituencies,[17] prompting a police investigation.[22] According to the Electoral Commission, it remains an offence to provide false information on nomination papers. Standing as a candidate in more than one constituency is also an offense.[22] One of the constituencies where a Niko Omilana was registered as a candidate is Richmond and Northallerton, the constituency where Rishi Sunak was the incumbent member of parliament.[22] Each Niko Omilana is resident at a different address and have nomination papers which have been signed by different members of the public.[17]
Charity football matches
editOmilana has participated in several charity football matches, starting with the 2022 Sidemen charity match.[23] Omilana participated in Soccer Aid 2023.[15]
Personal Life
editIn 2021, Omilana lived in North London.[24]
References
edit- ^ a b Tynander, Thomas. "SVT-experten om orienterings-SM: "Årets viktigaste tävling"". SVT. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ a b Bylund, Theo (14 August 2020). "Klart: SVT Sport sänder orienterings-SM". SVT. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Mats Troeng = Guldkotten 2015". skogssportensgynnare.se. Skogssportens Gynnare. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Kocback, Jan. "MapAnt: Gigantic Orienteering Map covering Finland!". news.worldofo.com. WorldofO. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Cartographic Activities In Sweden 2015- 2019" (PDF). International Cartographic Association. Swedish Cartographic Society. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Marley, David (2005). Historic Cities of the Americas: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. p. 6. ISBN 1-57607-027-1. Archived from the original on April 10, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ "New Providence". bahamas.gov.bs. The Government of the Bahamas. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ Zhao, Hong; Zong, Qiugang (2012-11-01). "Seasonal and diurnal variation of geomagnetic activity: Russell-McPherron effect during different IMF polarity and/or extreme solar wind conditions". Journal of Geophysical Research (Space Physics). 117: 11222. doi:10.1029/2012JA017845.
- ^ a b "Liuding Mountain, Dunhua". govt.chinadaily.com.cn. China Daily. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Ancient Tombs on Liuding Mountain". en.chinaculture.org. China Culture. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ a b Johnson, Ian (7 November 2010). "The Rise of the Tao". New York Times- Magazine. New York Times. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ a b Mason, David A. "Mao-shan, Sacred Daoist Mountain of China - San-shin". san-shin.org. San Shin. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Renowned Statues Around the World". India Times. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ a b c Nichol, Joshua (12 June 2024). "YouTuber announces he will take on Rishi Sunak in Richmond and Northallerton". the Northern Echo. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ a b c Coyle, Simon (11 June 2023). "Soccer Aid 2023: Who is Niko playing for World XI?". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Hale, Jacob (13 November 2019). "YouTuber sneaks into the ring during KSI vs Logan Paul 2". Dexerto. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d Savage, Claudia (12 June 2024). "Police aware as 11 'Niko Omilanas' stand for election in 11 constituencies". Evening Standard. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "NIKO OMILANA Finalist in Breakout Youtuber". shortyawards.com. Shorty Awards. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Perelli, Amanda. "Exclusive: The full list of nominees for the Shorty Awards, including Jeffree Star, Sophie Turner, and Baby Yoda Sipping Tea". Business Insider. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Wasley, Andrew (12 April 2022). "KFC faces backlash over 'misleading' portrayal of UK chicken farming". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Niko Omilana: 'The system is broken for young people'". BBC. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d Rack, Susie (12 June 2024). "YouTuber named as candidate in 11 constituencies". BBC. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Walker, Timothy (7 September 2022). "Sidemen charity football match: When is it, who is playing and how can I watch it?". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Onibada, Ade (30 April 2021). "Meet Niko Omilana: The YouTuber Who Wants To Be The Mayor Of London". Buzzfeed News. Retrieved 12 June 2024.