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The moving story behind THAT Christmas Day hug: How wheelchair-bound royal fan who delighted Princess Charlotte with a plastic flamingo at Sandringham has bravely battled a lifetime with brain damage after she was struck down with illness as a toddler
Gemma Clark, 39, hugged Princess Charlotte outside church on Christmas Day
She gave the four-year-old a pink flamingo after Charlotte said, 'Yes please'
Gemma's flamingo was her 'lucky mascot' but she was happy to give it away
Gemma fell ill as toddler and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy aged 15 months
By Helen Weathers for the Daily Mail
Bright pink and as cheap as chips, Felicity the Flamingo is perhaps the last gift you'd expect a four-year-old Princess to want for Christmas.
But at Sandringham on Christmas Day, the minute that Princess Charlotte spotted her in the crowd of well-wishers, royal eyes were irresistibly drawn to the £1.50 inflatable toy.
Holding her mother Kate's hand, Charlotte kept turning round for another peek before entering St Mary Magdalene for the Royal Family's Traditional church service.
Afterwards, the little princess made a bee-line for Felicity and her proud owner; wheelchair-bound Gemma Clark, 39, who from 15 months of age has suffered from cerebral palsy.
'Felicity was a 39th birthday present from my older sister, Fran, and she goes everywhere with me. She's like my lucky mascot,' says Gemma.
'But Charlotte kept looking at Felicity and I thought: "I wonder if the Princess would like her?" So when she came over with Prince George and their parents after the service, I asked her: "Would you like Felicity?"
.Gemma Clark, 39, (left with her parents Pam and Paul) who has cerebal palsy and is wheelchair bound gave her inflatable flamingo 'Felicity' to Princess Charlotte after church at Sandringham on Christmas Day (right)
'Her face lit up and she said: "Yes please." I told Charlotte: "You don't have to call her Felicity if you don't want to; you can call her whatever you want."'
'Then both she and George gave me a hug and I was on cloud nine. They were so sweet and it is a moment I will remember for ever as being special. The atmosphere was just awesome.'
Today, Gemma and her family are tickled pink at the thought that Felicity might be the surprise Christmas hit for a little girl whose gifts don't usually come from a Spar convenience store.
She can only hope there will be no royal squabbles with Princes George and Louis should they take a shine to her, too.
And, after what the Queen admitted was a 'bumpy year' in her Christmas Day speech, the magical moment AT Sandringham showed the world that — when it comes to 'relatability' — Charlotte can't put a foot wrong.
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Indeed, for all her privileges and royal status, she is just like every other four-year-old who at Christmas decides their favourite present is the one you least expect them to be thrilled with.
More than that, however, this heart-touching moment gave the Clark family another special memory.
Gemma, youngest of three daughters, was a healthy toddler when she fell seriously ill with gastroenteritis and was rushed to hospital by her parents Paul, a farmer, and mother Pam.
She spent four weeks in hospital, semi-comatose, but never fully recovered after doctors discovered severe dehydration had left Gemma with lasting brain damage, affecting her speech, balance and ability to walk. At Charlotte's age, Gemma's life revolved around speech and occupational therapists.
Pam, 67, whose two older daughters, Fran and Tracey, are 46 and 44, says: 'It was very tough on the family. The elder two suffered a bit in the beginning because all the attention was on Gemma. Despite everything, Gemma is a happy young woman. She has just got on with life and taken everything in her stride.'
Gemma Clark from Lincolnshire waves to Princess Charlotte after the Christmas Day morning church service
The Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Charlotte after attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk
Paul, 69, who has been married to Pam for 46 years, adds: 'Before 15 months of age, Gemma was a perfectly healthy child and we would have given anything for this not to have happened and for her to have married like her older sisters and had children.
'Her biggest problem is that she can't walk anywhere on her own, but her outlook on life is fantastic. My wife has been brilliant with Gemma, and she's had a lot of help from many people. She very rarely gets down.'
In fact, Gemma always thinks of others worse off than she is, and last year raised £2,000 for Cancer Research UK in memory of a childhood friend who died from leukaemia by agreeing to let her sister Fran, a hairdresser, shave her head for charity.
Gemma, youngest of three daughters, was a healthy toddler when she fell seriously ill with gastroenteritis and was rushed to hospital by her parents Paul, a farmer, and mother Pam
It was Fran who bought Felicity the Flamingo for Gemma's birthday last September.
Pam says: 'We were spending Gemma's birthday on holiday in Fuerteventura, and Fran just wanted to buy a little something for her sister to open on the day and so she picked it up at the local Spar store.'
Gemma continues: 'When I opened it I thought: 'Really? A pink flamingo?' I don't normally like inflatable animals, but I did like Felicity. She grew on me. Taking her with me everywhere was just a fun thing to do, because everyone notices her.'
Family friends would even take Felicity away on holiday — taking pictures of her on the beach, having a drink, to send back to Gemma, who likes to keep a diary and scrapbooks.
Before this latest jaunt, Gemma would like Charlotte to know, Felicity has been to Barbados and Cornwall and can't wait to hear about her new adventures.
'Kate and William have always been my favourite royals and Felicity couldn't have a better new home. When Kate married William, she wore an awesome dress. I loved it to bits and have just followed them ever since,' says Gemma. 'When they had children, our family would guess what the children's names would be. Funnily enough, with their last baby, I guessed it would be called Louis after Lord Louis Mountbatten, and I got that one right.
'Felicity was a 39th birthday present from my older sister, Fran, and she goes everywhere with me. She's like my lucky mascot,' says Gemma
'I was writing a letter to Kate and William to say how much I admired them and to ask if I could meet them, when Fran said: 'How do you fancy going Sandringham on Christmas Day?' I just screamed and went: 'Yes!' It's something I've never done before.'
At 9am on Christmas Day, Gemma set off on the hour-long drive from Spalding, Lincolnshire to Sandringham with her parents while Fran and her husband, Andrew Secker, travelled separately.
Joining thousands of well-wishers, they expected only a glimpse of the royals on their way to church, but Gemma was given a prime spot with her mother near the church entrance, with her father a few rows behind. Pam says: 'We'd never been before so we didn't know what to expect. Parking was the main concern and whether we could get near the front, but as it was, we had a fabulous view.
'We didn't expect anyone from the royal party to come over to us. We hoped they would, but it was a surprise when Kate and William came along with the children.
'The lady behind me said: 'Oh my goodness, did you see Charlotte looking at Felicity as she walked into church?' and I said: 'No, I didn't take any notice.' She said: 'Oh, she definitely wants that flamingo!'
'After they came out, Charlotte's eyes lit up when they stopped to talk to us. Gemma likes to do things for other people, but she did turn to me and asked: 'Can I give Charlotte Felicity?' And I said: 'Of course you can'. I felt very proud and pleased for Gemma — she had a wonderful day. She'll remember this for the rest of her life.'
Gemma continues: 'The atmosphere was just amazing. I was thinking to myself: 'Oh my goodness, Gemma, you are actually doing it.' I never thought I'd go to Sandringham or be hugged by Charlotte and George.
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stand with their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte outside the St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk on Christmas Day
'I couldn't believe it when Kate and William came over with the children to speak to me. I told Kate she and William were brilliant when they appeared with Mary Berry on television before Christmas, and she laughed.
'Then, after Charlotte shook my hand and said hello, I could see her looking at Felicity and asked: 'Would you like her?'
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge attempts a curtsy to the Queen at the Christmas Day sevice
'It felt like a really special moment when they both gave me a hug. George said: 'Happy Christmas.' They both looked so cute and gorgeous. I was very pleased I took Felicity along, and I think my siser will accept my apology for giving away her birthday present to me.' Dad Paul says: 'It was fantastic to see Charlotte walking up and down holding Felicity. I was three of four rows back, but I could see everything going on, and it was just phenomenal.'
he ADDS: 'It was staggering seeing the little royals giving Gemma a hug. I was never expecting anything like that, it was just wonderful. When we got back home for our Christmas lunch, it was all we could talk about.
'It's amazing to think of Charlotte playing with Felicity. I hope she gets lots of fun from it. I said to Gemma the following morning: 'Did you intend to give Felicity away?' and she said: 'No, not really.' She just wanted to take her so she could say it was another place that Felicity had been.
'We couldn't have asked for a better day. The weather was brilliant and it was perfect for Gemma. All we have ever wanted is to create nice moments for her throughout her life.'
Gemma is now planning to write a new letter to the Cambridges, to ask how Felicity is settling in, and perhaps to invite them all to her big 'Glitz and Glam' 40th birthday celebration next year.
She hopes that Charlotte will bring Felicity the Flamingo back to visit her one day, or send a photograph from wherever she may travel next.
For now that Felicity is under new, royal ownership, clearly the world must be her oyster.
She's only four, but Princess Charlotte is already ruling the roost: LIBBY PURVES on how the little royal calls the shots with her elder brother George... and gets away with it with her cheeky grin
By Libby Purves for The Daily Mail
Princess Charlotte certainly stole the show on her first walk about at Sandringham this week: in her smart little double-breasted coat, she wowed the crowd with aplomb.
Brandishing an inflatable flamingo, she plunged along the lines with glee, stepping forward to hug Gemma Clark in her wheelchair, and refusing to do the royal thing and hand over a bunch of roses to an aide (divas of any age don't let go of flowers easily, OK?).
But this little girl knows her manners just as well as her more reserved brother, George, and she bobbed a dainty curtsy to her great-granny, the Queen, and shook hands with the vicar. Butter wouldn't melt — but she did look as if she'd been doing this for years.
Maybe Charlotte understood that people have queued for hours to see her family, maybe not. When you're four years old and wearing a new Christmas outfit and the world is full of admirers, you go for it with gusto.
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge kisses Prince Louis as they pose next to Princess Charlotte and Prince George in Norfolk earlier this year
Until, perhaps, at some other time and in private, you morph into Violet Elizabeth Bott from the Just William books, fix your parents with a hard stare as fearsome as Paddington's, and impose your iron will. I don't know this for sure, but I can make an educated guess.
Little girls at that age are a power to be reckoned with. I've been one, had one, and babysat many of them in my time.
They tend to have, for a while, the strongest personality in any house: looking up defiantly at huge looming helpless fathers, sometimes (as I would to mine) with the menacing line: 'Oh, give in, Dad! Give in!'
One such child whom I was supposed to be teaching to read laid down firm rules from the start. She insisted on wearing her Superman outfit and told me: 'You sit there. Azackly there. I will sit here. And learn afrabet. Then go and see the ducks.' And I was powerless to alter this rigid timetable.
Princess Charlotte, waves as she arrives for her first day at school, with her brother Prince George and her parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, at Thomas's Battersea in London in September
Charlotte may have an elder brother but I think we can be in no doubt that for now she rules the roost between gentle, quiet George and baby Louis, perhaps in the style of Great-Aunt Anne or her more sociable and rebellious late Great-Great-Aunt Margaret.
We've seen the evidence, after all: the snaps of her beating her big brother to a bouncy slide at a fete, bestowing a flinty glare and telling photographers 'you're not coming!' at her baby brother's Christening.
And as for poking out her tongue she's a serial offender — most notably at a regatta this summer to the embarrassment of her mum. But, when the mood takes her, she's also fond of beaming a winning smile over her shoulder and giving a cheery wave.
Princess Charlotte and Prince George have fun playing football after the King Power Charity Polo Match
Indeed, she seems to embrace every formal event with unselfconscious glee. It's a four-year-old girl thing, and will probably last a good few years more. So it should.
Nobody will dare tell Charlotte she should be seen and not heard, or that little girls must be ladylike and not 'tomboys'. Maybe her active outdoor life will mean at some point she'll opt for trousers, not frocks (that was my decision: I fought those damn velvet dresses for years, snarling in ragged shorts with a home-made bow and arrow strung for action).
If so, it'll be uphill work for the Duchess of Cambridge getting her into those demure 1950s outfits. But good luck to Charlotte. Because lying in wait one day is adolescence with all the pressures on young girls: to be pretty, cute, giggly, passive and attractive to boys, who are scared of 'bossy' girls.
Princess Charlotte stands on the steps holding the hand of her mother the Duchess of Cambridge after attending the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in May last year
She'll have to get through that pressure, plus all the additional expectations and scrutiny that come with her royal status. Princess Anne did it by being a fearless, champion sportswoman and yelling 'Naff orf!' at journalists (actually, the reporters involved later admitted that it wasn't naff but quite another word).
Charlotte will find her own way through, I am sure, become a grown-up woman and equal human being. Maybe gentle George will even be a help with the tough bit.
But right now, she rules: and if and when she does kick over the traces, she'll have worked out that a well-timed curtsey gets most things forgiven.
The wheelchair-bound royal fan who hugged Princess Charlotte


In December 2018, Governor Okowa was named Governor of the Year 2018 by Vanguard Newspapers Limited, he also emerged 'Best Governor – Grassroots & People Development in the 2018 Nigeria's Good Governance Poll,' organised by the African Leadership Magazine UK, the Independent Newspapers. He was also conferred with 'Man of The Year, 2017' as well as 2018 Governor of the year award.
Okowa also bagged the New Telegraph Newspaper Governor of the Year in Human Capital Development and Infrastructure, University of Ibadan 2016 Alumnus of the year award as well as the 2017 Dignity of Man Award by the University of Nigeria Nsukka.


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Banning cars from central Wanaka streets was bad for business.
That is the conclusion from a survey of the 26 members of the Lower Helwick and Ardmore Sts Retailers' Group.
Group chairman Brian Kreft said yesterday all businesses experienced a decline in turnover of between 6% and 41%.
Closing part of Ardmore and Helwick Sts to cars was a trial by the Queenstown Lakes District Council as it looks for ways to better connect the town centre with the lakefront.
Mr Kreft, who has operated the Paper Plus store in Helwick St for 31 years, said the group represented almost all the businesses in the area.
They were asked to compare turnover between the four-day period, from Friday to Monday, with the corresponding period last year.
All expected reduced turnover Mr Kreft said but they were probably all down ''a bit more'' than they anticipated.
One of the problems was that the reduction in car parking led to reduced foot traffic.
Mr Kreft said there were very few successful ''outside malls'' in New Zealand.
''The country is littered with failures.
''You only have to go down to Cromwell to see a failure.
Mr Kreft said the retailers were not against change in central Wanaka but were against closing streets to cars.
''There are lots of other ways of dealing with it - one-way streets with parallel parking, and all sorts of things.
Wanaka Community Board chairman Quentin Smith said yesterday trading effects would be ''taken on board'' as part of feedback from the trial and the council ''certainly takes seriously'' such effects.
He pointed out there was a huge number of ''influencing factors'' at play in Wanaka, not least the growth of the Three Parks commercial area and projected increases in population.
The council will meet members of the group later this week.
''It's important to note that recommendations on whether to permanently pedestrianise any part of the town centre will not be made until the master plan process is complete later this year,'' a spokeswoman said.
Unfortunately lazy councils just make lazy decisions. QLDC, just like the DCC, think just banning cars will make an area more attractive. It does the opposite for most places.
But town planners sit in little groups convincing each other that in some imaginary world everyone has all day to walk or ride their bike while meandering for a kilometer or two to do their shopping. The reality that people need to do some quick shopping during a lunch break or on the way to / from work is just beyond planners understanding. Town planners are taught nonsense and then tell each other it is the future. And too many councilors are not bright enough to see reality. Maybe this real data from stores will help QLDC face reality. And DCC too for that matter.
Cars are destroying the character of towns and cities all round the world.
Many cities that have reduced cars and encouraged walking, cycling and PT have seen businesses do better.


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Q&A: How ADNOC aims to lead digital transformation for oil and gas
Middle East oil and gas CIOs confront digital transformation hurdles
Here's how Middle East startups are bringing innovation to blockchain
Blockchain pilots show big-business promise
Why Middle East oil and gas companies are embracing blockchain
Oilfields require the sourcing of thousands of parts from many suppliers, and blockchain smart contracts can secure and optimize the tracking and execution of transactions
By John Benny
Oil and gas players in the Middle East, which meets nearly a third of the world's crude requirements, are increasingly turning to blockchain as a way to streamline complex accounting processes and accelerate transaction speeds.
In their efforts to cut operating costs and make the most of each barrel of oil extracted, it is not uncommon for oil firms to embrace emerging technology. The industry was swept by a wave of innovation in the last few decades, including the adoption of 3D seismic testing and horizontal drilling in the 1990s and wireless technology in the early 2000s.
Over the last few years, energy companies have tapped big data analysis to mine vast troves of information in order to gain operating efficiencies, while the time taken to develop oil and gas components such as crude oil pumps, turbomachinery, and valves has significantly fallen thanks to 3D printing technology.
Smart contracts streamline logistics
But these innovations may pale in comparison to what blockchain promises to bring to the table, say industry executives and and market observers. The development of a single oilfield requires the sourcing of thousands of parts from several suppliers; smart contracts, which encode business logic and automate transactions, are designed to optimize the tracking of contractual commitments as well as the flow of money.
Top oil and gas firms in the Middle East have begun to understand the potential of blockchain. Though blockchain is often equated with cryptocurrencies, it is essentially a programming architecture for distributed networks that makes use of cryptography to securely host applications -- including smart contracts -- as well as store data and execute transactions.
"It allows people to transfer product instantaneously," said Abdul Nasser Al Mughairbi, senior vice president, digital function, at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the United Arab Emirates' biggest oil company. "The accounting and the verification and all this was taking sometimes weeks and days -- with blockchain, everybody sees the system, it's transparent and there is no fraud."
Before, the company used to do hydrocarbon accounting -- the tracking of oil and gas ownership from the point of production to the point of sale -- with multiple different processes, but all that is being put on blockchain now, said Al Mughairbi.
SaaS blockchain tracks transactions
Last year, ADNOC collaborated with IBM to pilot a Blockchain-based automated system to track the quantities and financial values of each transaction among ADNOC's operating companies. IBM's blockchain platform is a software-as-a-service offering delivered through the IBM Cloud and is based on the Hyperledger fabric, used as a foundation for distributed applications.
Employees took basic training to learn how to retrieve and locate data.
While the user interface of IBM's platform is not complicated, Al Mughairbi said, any new technology is often viewed with skepticism by workers within an organization and ADNOC is no different. "The limitation is actually the people," Al Mughairbi said. "It's a new business process --people have to learn how to trust it."
ADNOC has a record of adopting emerging technology to boost productivity and efficiency. In 2017, the company launched two digital command centers, Panorama and Thamama, that use neural networks for machine learning and generate predictive data. The Panorama center draws from a massive set of data points across the company, visualizing and displaying it on a 50-meter-wide video wall to provide a single, graphical window on ADNOC's real-time performance.
Likewise, blockchain in the near future may serve a central role as a common platform for the global energy industry to trade and transact, Al Murghairbi suggests. "I think it's going in that direction," he said.
Currently, however, most blockchain-based platforms are scattered and different from one another in terms of both technology and purpose. One such platform is Vakt, a digital ecosystem underpinned by blockchain technology and used for commodity trading.
Another initiative is the Oil & Gas Blockchain Consortium (OOC), which counts Exxon Mobil and Chevron as partners and plans to use the technology in several areas, among them truck-ticketing for water haulers in the U.S. Permian Basin shale region, one of the most active oilfields in the world.
Oil giants pursue blockchain options
In the Middle East, ADNOC is not the only oil giant to pursue blockchain opportunities. Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, invested in Data Gumbo last month. The Houston-based firm, through its blockchain platform, promises to eliminate delays and disputes related to payments, filings and audits, which it says can cost supply-chain companies hundreds of millions of dollars.
Data Gumbo's blockhain-as-a-service network and smart contract technology is designed to facilitate automated calculation, reconciliation and payment of invoice line items in near real time, thus avoiding or helping to resolve disputes. After enabling automated payment, the network records the result in an immutable record shared among all parties to the transaction.
The use of blockchain in the energy sector is not restricted to the oil and gas operating companies.
Earlier this year, S&P Global Platts said it would deploy a proprietary secure blockchain network that would let market participants submit weekly inventory oil storage data to the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), a critical oil trading and storage hub in the Middle East.
S&P Global Platts, which provides benchmark prices for the energy markets, said the new technology would lower the scope for human errors by eliminating the need for the manual validation and aggregation of each terminal operator's numbers.
The takeup of blockchain is similar to how oil firms harnessed the internet in the mid- to late 90s, said Angela Gildea, a principal in energy advisory at KPMG, the audit and consulting firm. "I think blockchain will evolve in a similar way in that at some point, we won't be talking about blockchain use cases or benefits," Gildea said. "It will just be how we work -- how we transact."

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Goonj (NGO) - I care!
Goonj is turning the discarded and underused material of cities into a tool to address ignored basic needs and development issues of rural India. Goonj's work is not about collecting and distributing material.   In the race of development, the most important basic needs. At Goonj the focus is on these needles.With a large scale civic participation is not only becoming a big people's movement for development but is also creating a parallel economy. huge quantities of old re-usable material becomes a valuable resource.
Goonj, FORMED in 1999 by Anshu Gupta  started with 67 clothes and now deals with over 3,000 tons of material every year. It is registered under the Societies Act and registered for exemption under section 80 G, 12 A and for foreign contributions under FCRA.
In 2010, the Ek Jodi Kapda  project was launched along with Whirlpool Corporation where various centers were opened to collect donated clothes.
In 2011, the Joy of Exchange  was joined by Pantaloons Fashion & Retail Limited and Goonj. Drop boxes were set up at various Pantaloons pan India offices.
In 2013, this is a joint effort by Johnson's Baby India in association with Goonj. Various dropping centers were set up to collect children's clothes, toys, books and other belongings.
In 2016, the Good Good Look  project was initiated along with Raymond which offered some customary services. This Trouser Exchange Program offered every customer Raymond has a chance to give away their old holes that would reach to people in need.
Goonj HAS Worked flood relief "Flood Overcome Program on 2013 Uttarakhand floods and Presently working there in 2014 Kashmir floods , through the project Known as" Rahat Floods ", collecting the relief supplies from people across India.   In 2017, Goonj North East, Bihar, Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Gujarat for relief & rehab.
July'15: Ramon Magsaysay Award 2015 to Mr. Anshu Gupta, Founder, Goonj.
August '14: Asia's top magazine 'The Top 10 of Asia' featured Mr. Anshu Gupta, Founder Goonj among Asia's top 10 social entrepreneurs.
July '14: Goonj is in 'The Purpose Economy 100 Asia' list.
Feb'14: Goonj listed among The World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in India, by Fast Company.
Nov '12: Anshu Gupta, Founder Goonj gets' Social Entrepreneur Of The Year Award' by The Schwab Foundation, sister concern of the World Economic Forum.
July '12: Goonj recognized as 'Game Changing Innovation' by NASA & US State Dept.
Nov'10: Anshu Gupta listed in Forbes as one of India's most powerful rural entrepreneurs.
May'10: 'Innovation for India' awarded by Marico for developing an innovative solution using old cloth and other materials.
March 2009: CNN IBN's 'Real Heros' award to Anshu Gupta in women welfare segment.
March 2008: India NGO of the Year Award by Resource Alliance.
May 2007: Goonj's Not Just a piece of cloth won World Bank's Global Development Market Place Award.
2006: Changemaker's Innovation Award, second time, for Goonj's disaster relief initiative RAHAT.
2004: Prestigious Ashoka Fellowship to Anshu Gupta, for his innovative idea & its mass social impact.
Jump up^ " " When we started, we did not have a flesh or table to work "- Anshu Gupta (Ramon Magsaysay Award Winner)" . The Optimistcitizen . August 12, 2015.
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^ Jump up to:a b Hansika Subramanian, Dheera Gurnani (April 30, 2014). "NGO makes sanitary pads for rural women in India" . Daily News & Analysis . Retrieved 2014-10-13 .
Jump up^ Krishna, Geetanjali (September 13, 2014). "An empowering piece of cloth" . Business Standard . Retrieved 2014-10-13 .
Jump up^ "Anshu Gupta" . LAUNCH . 2012 . Retrieved 2014-10-13 .
Jump up^ "NGO asks Delhiites to donate clothes, books to needy" . Indian Express . September 30, 2011 . Retrieved 2014-10-13 .
Jump up^ "Clothes currency – How Goonj is creating a parallel cashless economy" . March 13, 2015.
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Jump up^ "Joy Exchange Pantaloons – Give clothes, Get joy" . pantaloonsindia.blogspot.in . Retrieved 2017-09-11 .
Jump up^ Pande, Bhanu (2012-05-18). "Johnson's Baby launches campaign to help underprivileged children" . The Economic Times . Retrieved 2017-09-11 .
Jump up^ Kumar, V Rishi (2016-08-12). "Raymond launches 'Good Look, Do Good' initiative with Goonj" . The Hindu Business Line . Retrieved 2017-09-11 .
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Jump up^ Eram Agha (10 Sep 2014). "Donation Drive for J & K Victims in Aligarh" . The Times of India . Retrieved 2014-10-13 .


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"What kind of Zen teacher has panic attacks?"
by Megan Rundel| November 10, 2015
Tell us about your journey: submit a personal story for possible inclusion in Buddhadharma. Photo by Seth Levinson.
Megan Rundel recounts how she learned to treat panic and anxiety as a practice of vulnerability.
Recently, for the first time in my life, I had a full-blown panic attack. I woke up in the middle of the night with my heart thumping, and with electric jolts running through my body. Luckily, from my work as a clinical psychologist, I knew what was happening. But I can understand why many people who have panic attacks feel as though they are having a heart attack and dying. I spent the predawn hour jogging through my neighborhood, trying to work through the anxiety coursing through my body. And then I spent the next four days practicing with panic.
Not coincidentally, I had a blessing ceremony and celebration event scheduled for the following week to mark the occasion of becoming a teacher in the Koan Zen tradition. I hadn't been aware of being anything more than mildly anxious about this transition, but my panic showed me that I had been minimizing the largeness of the undertaking of becoming a teacher in this ancient lineage. To step into the role of teaching the dharma is to step into a vast field, which can feel both beautiful and daunting.
As part of the event, I was to deliver a dharma talk to my community. So, I faced a choice. Was I going to pretend the panic wasn't happening and give a talk on some fine dharma point? Or was I going to allow myself to be intimate with panic, and practice and speak from there?
I looked to the ancestors of our tradition for guidance and inspiration and remembered a poem by the seventeenth-century monk Yinyuan Longqi:
You can't light a lamp.
There's no oil in the house.
It's a shame to want a light.
I have a way to bless this poverty:
Just feel your way along the wall.
And so, for the next four days, I felt my way along the dark wall of anxiety and panic. I practiced in the midst of a pounding heart, with crazy energy running through my body and a strong aversion to these feelings. In the midst of panic, I could feel that it was fundamentally a physical sensation of hyper-arousal and that if I allowed that energy to course, with attention and a minimum of aversion, something interesting happened.
Gradually, I realized that the anxiety was actually tenderizing my heart, making it feel soft and responsive. For a while, it felt like koi fish were swimming and flipping in my heart. I could feel my heart opening in a strong way. I felt connected to other people, seen and unseen, in the experience of anxiety, something we all share. From that place, love and compassion for others just felt natural, like pressing my pounding, tender heart up against the heart of the world. This is the experience of basic vulnerability, from which the vows of the bodhisattva arise spontaneously.
That weekend, I had my blessing ceremony, and I talked to my community about panic dharma, aware that people might be asking themselves, "What kind of Zen teacher has panic attacks?" It's not easy to feel so exposed; that vulnerability turned me inside out. The ground beneath me felt uncertain as I walked through and with the panic dharma. And—of course—the community embraced me.
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Megan Rundel is the resident teacher at the Crimson Gate Meditation Community in Oakland, California.
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How a 10-Year-Old Girl Broke Baseball Barriers a Century Ago
Celia Waldman
More than 100 years ago, girls did not play baseball. But Edith Houghton changed that. Growing up, she played with her brothers and kids in the neighborhood. In 1922, 10-year-old Edith tried out for the Philadelphia Bobbies, a professional women's baseball team — and made the roster! Nicknamed "The Kid," Houghton was the youngest and smallest player. But despite her age and size, she became the team's starting shortstop and played against mostly male teams across the country.
Houghton's fascinating baseball journey is the focus of author Audrey Vernick's latest picture book, The Kid from Diamond Street. I recently spoke to Vernick about her connection to Houghton's story and how "The Kid" has influenced girls and baseball.
What inspired you to tell Edith's story? How did you discover it?
I wrote this other book called Brothers at Bat, which is a true story about an all-brother baseball team. While doing the research for that book, a person at the Baseball Hall of Fame suggested I look into a team called the Philadelphia Bobbies and think about them as the next subject for a book. When I first started reading about the Bobbies, I saw this little young star player on that team. I liked the team's story but I loved Edith's story. The idea that she did what she did at the time when she did it just takes my breath away when I think about it. The world was not set up for girls who wanted to play baseball. It still isn't, but since she did it then, it's kind of incredible to me.
How do you think that readers will relate to Edith?
My main takeaway from it was that it never occurred to her not to do what she wanted to do. She didn't think, "Well, there aren't many opportunities for women in baseball." She just wanted to play and she kept finding ways to do it. I think that story applies well beyond baseball — for girls, for all marginalized groups, and for people who just aren't seen as the main ones to do a certain thing.
How do you hope this book will impact young girls who want to grow up and play baseball or another predominately male sport?
I would love for everyone to have a sense of whatever it was that Edith had, whatever made it clear to her that "This is what I want to do, and this is what I'm going to do, regardless of the way things are set up in society." I don't think it's a ton easier now for a girl to play baseball, but I think, well no, maybe it was even easier then when there was an all-women's team. I think that her determination, that the fact that it wasn't going to be an easy thing to do, had nothing to do with her decision. It was her passion, it was what she felt she wanted to do with all of her free time.
How do you think the message about sports given to girls is different than the message given to boys at a young age?
The idea that even girls who would prefer baseball are pushed to softball is a bit discouraging to me because you should play the sport that you are passionate about. Do you remember Mo'ne Davis' story two years ago? We were all in awe of this raw talent and grace on the field. I had so many discussions with people when she was doing that because it's definitely true that, to a large extent, she was getting that amount of attention because she is a girl. But we created that situation because so few girls get to be in that position. It's a tricky thing. I definitely think there is so much more progress to be made. But if I look back, I can see that some progress has been made.
Who is your favorite baseball team currently?
The Yankees! I don't need any time to think about that one.
Which athletes do you follow and what do you admire about them?
They no longer are active athletes, but Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera when they were Yankees. There was something about their integrity and the way that they were such clutch players.
Photos courtesy Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books
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Mexico, the United States, Poland, and Zambia have an eagle as a national anthem.
Is owl any countries national bird?
The Great Horned Owl is the national bird of Alberta, Canada. The Great Gray Owl is the national bird of Manitoba, Canada. The Snowy Owl is the national bird of Quebec, Canada.
Turkey as the national emblem?
What are all of the national emblems of France?
The national anthem of France is La Marseillaise. The nationalflower is the Gallic rooster and the national flower is the lily.
What is the national emblem of Wales?
Like most nations, Wales has a few emblems.. The Leek, Daffodils, Welsh Dragon, and the Prince's 'three feathers' symbol..
It is not the shamrock, as many people think. It is the harp. You will see it on Irish coins and official documents.
What are some national emblems of Ireland?
What are Spain's national emblems?
Spain actually has many official national emblems. Some of theemblems are the bull, short toed eagle, and a coat of arms.
What are the national emblems of England?
Who designed United Nations emblem?
Mr. Donal McLauglin, chief of Graphics for the State Department's Office of Strategic Services (OSS). The team leader, Oliver Lincoln Lundquist, later changed it slightly to what is used today.
What is the national emblem of Northern Ireland?
a crest A common loyalist (protestant) emblem of Northern Ireland is the red hand of Ulster; and a republican (roman Catholic) emblem would be the shamrock. However, given the political situation in Northern Ireland, there are hundreds of emblems.
What is Portugal's national emblem?
What is Japan's national emblem?
Japan's National Emblem is the chrysanthemums. It looks like a yellow flower. Japan's National Symbol is the red dot. You can find it on their flags. It represents the rising of the sun.
Australia's national floral emblem is the Golden Wattle. The GoldenWattle blooms in late winter or early spring and grows to between 2and 8 meters high.
What is the national emblem of Panama?
Panama has a national flag and a coat of arms. It has a nationaltree (Panama palm) and a national bird (harpy eagle).
What is a national emblem?
It is something that you look at and instantly know which countryit depicts. e.g. The Maple Leaf.......Canada The Red Rose............England The Leek..................Wales etc..
What is bird emblem of indonesia?
Which is the national floral emblem of Ireland?
What is the national emblem of U A E?
What animal is the national emblem of US?
What animal is Russia's national emblem?
Russia has two animals as the national emblem. The Siberian cat andthe Russian bear are symbols for Russia. The Russian bear is morewidely used.
What is the animal and bird emblem of Queensland?
The faunal emblem of Queensland is the Koala. It is found throughout the eastern coast, though is listed as vulnerable in the southeastern corner.. Queensland's bird emblem is the brolga..
What are Australia's national emblems?
Australia's national floral emblem is the Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha Benth.). This reflects Australia's national colours of Green and Gold. The national gemstone is the opal. Australia has no national faunal (animal) emblem.
Why is the NSW bird emblem the kookaburra?
What is Tasmania's bird emblem?
Tasmania, Australia's island state, does not have an official bird emblem. The Yellow Wattlebird is considered the unofficial avian (bird) emblem.
What are the national emblems for the UK?
Why is the rose the national emblem of England?
flags of flear and tear to bear were i will be sincere for the neer and the dumb and the slipedy sliqe quires.
Is clover the national emblem of Ireland?
No. The official national emblem of Ireland is a harp. The shamrock, which is like a clover, is an emblem sometimes used for Ireland, but it is not the official one.
What is Australia's national faunal emblem?
Australia does not have an official national faunal emblem. The kangaroo and emu are on Australia's coat of arms, but they are not the official national animal emblems.
What is the animal and bird emblem for Tasmania?
Is elephant is there in the national emblem of India?
What is the Bird emblem for Northern Territory?
The bird (avian) emblem for the Northern Territory is the Wedge Tailed Eagle. The tourism industry of the NT has adopted the Jabiru, more correctly known as the Black-necked Stork (Australias' only native stork) flying through a large setting sun and this is often mistaken for the NT emblem.
What is Germany's national emblem?
Who is the name of the national emblem of Ireland?
The national emblem of Ireland is O'Carolan's Harp, and not the shamrock as many people think it is.
What is the national animal emblem for Ireland?
There is no official national animal for Ireland. Animals considered by some people would include the Irish Hare, the Red Deer, the now extinct Irish Elk, the Irish Setter and the Irish Wolfhound.
What is the name of the National Emblem of France?
What are Suriname's national emblems?
What is the Australian bird emblem?
There is no national Australian bird emblem. Australia has neithera bird emblem nor a mammal emblem - just a floral emblem, which isthe Golden wattle. Some may believe the emu is the Australian birdemblem, but it is not.
How many lions in national emblems?
What is Indian national emblem?
Which country has a lion as its national emblem?
That is India. India's national emblem has 4 lions. All facing in opposite directions. It has been obtained from The Ashoka Pillar.
What does National Floral Emblem mean?
i do not know do you. by the way im 8 years old turning 9 in 2012 im studying about japan its hard see you ive got to go to a basketball game at 4.30 see you later losers.
What is the animal and bird emblem of Victoria?
The faunal (mammal) emblem of Victoria is Leadbeater's Possum. The bird (avian) emblem is the Helmeted Honeyeater.
Which country has water lily as national emblem?
Canada and Italy have the white lily as a national emblem. Guyana has the water lily as a national symbol.
Which bird was the emblem of Roman empire?
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Germ Research Now Recognized as Worthy by Alzheimer's Association, Reports Dr. Leslie Norins, CEO of Alzheimer's Germ Quest, Inc.
PR Newswire July 29, 2019
At its annual meeting, the Alzheimer's Association recognized that it is worthwhile and timely to investigate the possible roles of microbes in the causation of Alzheimer's disease.
NAPLES, Fla., July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Microbes as possible contributors to Alzheimer's disease (AD) will now be getting increased research attention from Alzheimer's advocacy groups, says Leslie Norins, MD, PhD, CEO of Alzheimer's Germ Quest, Inc.
He bases this belief on two developments at the recent "AAIC-2019" Alzheimer's conference, in Los Angeles, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.
For the first time in recent years, a full session was devoted to the possible roles of infectious agents. In a sign of the burgeoning interest in the subject, over 500 researchers attended.
Professor Ruth Itzhaki, of Manchester and Oxford Universities reviewed the reemerging interest in the herpes type 1 virus, which she had first spotlighted around 1990, but which had been largely ignored until recently.
Dr. Ben Readhead of Arizona State University described his evidence from brain analyses implicating herpes types 6 and 7. Harvard's Dr. Robert Moir reviewed his new theory that the peculiar protein, amyloid, found in the brains of AD patients is not "trash" as has been supposed, but is actually a part of the body's immune response to an invading microorganism.
The second notable occurrence, Dr. Norins says, was the statement on infectious agents issued by Dr. Maria Carrillo, chief science officer of the Alzheimer's Association. She said, in part, "..there is now growing evidence that microbes such as bacteria and viruses may play a role.."
Dr. Norins says this is the first time he can recall infectious agents ever being recognized by the Alzheimer's Association as legitimate research subjects. "We hope that they will follow this up with research grants addressing these clues," he says.
Meanwhile, Dr. Norins says, other funders showed increased support for investigating infectious agents. The NIH's National Institute on Aging, which has elevated this research to "high priority", used its conference exhibit booth to encourage grant applications. Also, the Infectious Diseases Society of America Foundation is accepting applications for five grants of $100,000 each.
Alzheimer's Germ Quest, Inc., is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Naples, Florida. It is privately funded, and does not seek or accept outside donations or grants. It sponsors the "$1 Million Challenge Award" for the scientist who can provide persuasive evidence that a germ causes Alzheimer's disease.
'Disturbing and troubling': Tom Ridge criticizes Trump's focus on cuts in refugee admissions
Toys 'R' Us makes a comeback


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By Edwin Folven / May 7, 2020
L.A. Zoo's wildly popular 'Beastly Ball' moves online
(photo by Jamie Pham)
The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association is holding a virtual version of its annual "Beastly Ball" fundraiser on Friday, May 15, at 6 p.m.
Everyone is invited to participate in the event, with pre-show festivities hosted by actor and comedian Joel McHale at 5:45 p.m. The star-studded evening of fun and philanthropy will feature fascinating animal spotlights, a live auction, inspiring conservation stories and visits from special guests Lisa Ling, Carolyn Hennesy, Julie Chang, Lance Bass, Slash and many others.
Also joining the online festivities will be "Beastly Ball" honorees Chris and Martin Kratt, of television's "Wild Kratts," and Barbara Natterson-Horowitz and Kathryn Bowers, authors of the bestselling book, "Wildhood."
The Beastly Ball will be livestreamed at beastlyball.lazoo.org, as well as the zoo's Facebook page and YouTube channel. The presentation is expected to last approximately 45 minutes.
Register by visiting beastlyball.lazoo.org to receive updates, previews of auction items and exclusive discounts, cocktail recipes and specials from dining and beverage partners. Donations of auction items are also sought.
The Beastly Ball is an annual event that helps the zoo fulfill its mission of animal conservation and habitat preservation. For information, visit beastlyball.lazoo.org.
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Beverly Hills parks to close Saturday evening through Monday morning
L.A. Zoo asks public to help name rare California condor chick December 17, 2020
L.A Zoo plans eerie Halloween drive-in October 29, 2020
L.A. Zoo offers drive-in experience and Halloween fun October 8, 2020
L.A. Zoo to reopen on Saturday, Sept. 19 September 17, 2020
Los Angeles Zoo plans reopening on Aug. 26 August 20, 2020
Zoo remains closed but plans continue for safe reopening July 30, 2020
City expands meal program July 2, 2020
'Beastly Ball' raises over $1 million for animal conservation June 4, 2020
L.A. Zoo closed through March 31 March 19, 2020


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DragonSpeed adds LMP2 entry for Rinus Veekay, Ben Hanley for Rolex 24
By Dan BeaverDec 22, 2020, 12:42 PM EST
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DragonSpeed will expand its presence in the 2021 IMSA WeatherTech series by fielding a car in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona for Rinus Veekay, Ben Hanley, Rob Hodes and Garett Grist. The No. 81 will also race in the the three other events of the Michelin Endurance Cup: the 12 Hours of Sebring, Six Hours of the Glen and Petit Le Mans.
Hanley was last year's Rolex 24 winner in the LMP2 class.
Veekay will make an appearance after earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2020's IndyCar series, while Hodes and Grist graduate from the European Le Mans Series where they race in the LMP3 class.
Hodes stood on the podium in his LMP2 debut in the Petit Le Mans in 2020.
"I am super thrilled to be entering my first 24-hour race with an outstanding team like DragonSpeed," Hodes said in a release. "My teammates couldn't be better. It's an honor to go racing with drivers of the caliber of my LMP3 partner Garett, Rinus, and Ben. The Rolex will be a great challenge, but I like our chances."
DRAGONSPEED HAS MULTIPLE SHOTS AT CLASS WIN
Veekay's greatest success in his freshman season in IndyCar came on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course in the the first race of the Harvest Grand Prix. He started on the pole and finished third.
"For my first Rolex 24 I want to compete for the win in our class and I know I can do that with DragonSpeed and this exciting driver lineup," Veekay said. "I can't wait for my IMSA debut, and the chance to fight for the top step of the LMP2 podium."
In a tweet, Veekay added, "Christmas came early this year!"
Christmas came early this year! Proud to announce I'll be driving the 24H of Daytona together with @DragonSpeedLLC. Can't wait! pic.twitter.com/Tw7OMOSuBG
— Rinus VeeKay (@rinusveekay) December 22, 2020
In addition to winning the LMP2 class in 2020 Rolex 24 with an overall finish of ninth, Hanley scored another class victory at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. He was eight overall in that race.
"It's great to be heading back to Daytona in the 81 car to go for another win in LMP2 with such an impressive group of new teammates along with our incredibly dedicated and loyal crew," Hanley said. "We're all hoping for the pandemic to ease off a bit in time for the Roar Before the 24 test starting on January 22nd. I'm looking forward to the new format for the Roar as well as my fourth Rolex 24."
RELIVE VEEKAY'S FIRST POLE WIN
DragonSpeed has won the LMP2 class in the Rolex 24 Hours for the past two years. In addition to Hanley's win in 2020, they scored the class victory in 2019 and a sixth-place overall finish. That team was anchored by Roberto Gonzalez and Pasto Maldonado.


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in: 1978 births, Florida Panthers draft picks, Florida Panthers players,
Calgary Flames players
Columbus Blue Jackets players
Swedish ice hockey players
Swedish Hockey League
Kristian Huselius
Born November 10, 1978 (1978-11-10) (age 43)
Österhaninge, Sweden
Weight 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shoots Left
Played for Färjestads BK
AIK Hockey
National team Template:Country data SWE
NHL Draft 47th overall, 1997
Playing career 1996–2012
Kristian Huselius (born on November 10, 1978) is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey player.
As a fast, skillful playmaker, he typically played on the wings.
1 Playing Career
2 Career Statistics
3 Awards & Achievements
4 International Play
5 Personal Life
Playing Career[]
Kristian was drafted 47th overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers.
He played in the Swedish Elitserien on teams such as Hammarby IF, Farjestads BK and Frolunda.
Kristian began his NHL career in the 2001-02 NHL season. During the 2004-05 NHL lockout, he was signed as a free agent by Linkopings in Sweden on July 29, 2004.
On February 23, 2005, Kristian was later signed as a free agent by Rapperswil in Switzerland.
On December 2, 2005, he was traded to the Calgary Flames for Steve Montador and Dustin Johner.
Kristian managed 39 points in 54 games, adjusting well despite fears by some analysts that he would not fit into Calgary's physical, defensive playing style
In the 2006–07 NHL season, he held a point-streak of fifteen games, second-highest in the NHL that season.
Kristian also garnered a career-high 77 points that season, scoring 34 goals and adding 43 assists.
During the 2007–08 NHL season, he recorded his first NHL hat trick against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
On July 2, 2008, Kristian signed a 4-year, $19 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
He recorded 21 goals during his first season with the Blue Jackets and also scored a goal during the Blue Jackets first round playoff loss at the hands of the Detroit Red Wings.
It was the Blue Jackets first ever appearance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Kristian missed the majority of the 2011-12 season due to pectoral surgery after tearing a chest muscle & suffering a groin injury in a game versus the Montreal Canadiens
Following the 2011-12 season, he was released from Columbus. On August 23, 2012, Kristian stated that the Blue Jackets had rushed his recovery and that he didn't have enough time to recover.
He also stated that he was forced into game action too early and that resulted in him pulling his groin muscle and forcing him to miss the rest of the season with a slow recovery.
On December 17, 2012, Kristian was signed as a free agent by Solna in Sweden during the 2012–13 NHL lockout.
After the lockout ended, he officially announced his retirement on January 8, 2013.
Career Statistics[]
1996–97 Färjestads BK SEL 13 2 0 2 4 5 1 0 1 0
1997–98 Färjestads BK SEL 34 2 1 3 2 11 0 0 0 0
1998–99 Färjestads BK SEL 28 4 4 8 4 — — — — —
1998–99 Frölunda HC SEL 20 2 2 4 2 4 1 0 1 0
1999–00 Frölunda HC SEL 50 21 23 44 20 5 2 2 4 8
2000–01 Frölunda HC SEL 49 32 35 67 26 5 4 5 9 14
2001–02 Florida Panthers NHL 79 23 22 45 14 — — — — —
2004–05 Linköpings HC SEL 34 14 35 49 10 — — — — —
2004–05 SC Rapperswil-Jona NLA — — — — — 4 1 3 4 2
2005–06 Florida Panthers NHL 24 5 3 8 4 — — — — —
2005–06 Calgary Flames NHL 54 15 24 39 36 7 2 4 6 4
2008–09 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 74 21 35 56 44 4 1 1 2 4
2009–10 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 74 20 43 63 36 — — — — —
2010–11 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 39 14 9 23 10 — — — — —
2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 2 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
2012–13 AIK SEL 5 2 1 3 0 — — — — —
SEL totals
NHL totals
Awards & Achievements[]
NHL All-Rookie Team (2002)
International Play[]
Medal record
Competitor for Template:Country data SWE
Bronze 2002 Sweden
Bronze 2001 Germany
Kristian played for Sweden in the:
1998 World Junior Championships
2001 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships (bronze medal)
2002 Men's World Championships (bronze medal)
Personal Life[]
Kristian's hometown is Haninge (which is a town near Stockholm, Sweden).
On February 9, 2005, a 22-year-old woman accused Kristian and his fellow Swedish hockey players Henrik Tallinder and Andreas Lilja of rape. In March of 2005, all three players were suspended from the Swedish national team for one year.
Kristian and Tallinder were released by Swedish club Linköping and Lilja was suspended by Swedish club Mora for the rest of the season.
During that same month, a special prosecutor reopened the case and in June of 2005, they were cleared of the accusations after the special prosecutor ruled there wasn't any evidence that they had forced the woman to have sex.
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Sounds of Manila's debut album available at April 27 OPM concert
Posted: April 26th, 2014 ˑ Filled under: Entertainment ˑ No Comments
Sounds of Manila
The April 27 Original Philippine Music concert featuring Cecile Azarcon and the Sounds of Manila band serves as a launch pad for SOM's debut album, "Sounds of Manila Sings Cecile Azarcon."
The album, a tribute to the legendary composer Azarcon, includes timeless love songs, such as "Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin," "Even If," "How Did You Know," and "I Think I'm In Love."
"These are songs have inspired and treasured by generations of Filipinos and Filipino Americans for nearly four decades," said Ronnie Sabangan, SOM's bassist and bandleader.
SOM's debut album tracks are as follows:
• "All My Tomorrow," a new duet
• "Help Me Forget," rearranged as a duet, originally sung solo by Kuh Ledesma
• "I Think I'm In Love," rearranged as a male solo cover, originally sung by Kuh Ledesma
• "Once It's In Your Heart," a new song, also recently recorded by Kuh Ledesma's daughter Isabella in the Philippines
• "Special Memory," performed by Angeles, originally sung by female recording artist Iwi Laurel
• "How Did You Know," rearranged as a duet, originally sung by Chiqui Pineda
• "Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin," rearranged as a duet, originally sung solo by Martin Nievera
• "Even If," rearranged as an upbeat track, originally sung by Jam Morales
• "One More Try," performed by Angeles, originally sung solo by Kuh Ledesma, and recently used as the theme song for the soap opera "My Husband's Lover"
• "'Di Na Maghahanap Kailan pa man," a new inspirational song, also recently recorded by Azarcon's nephew Timmy Pavino for Star Records in the Philippines
It will be available at the concert venue at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space and in digital stores soon.
SOM, a band that specializes in '80s to '90s Manila sound, is entering its sixth year in the business. The debut album took nearly three years to finish. Besides Ronnie Sabangan, the other band members are Suzanne Lansangan-Sabangan (vocalist), who is married to Ronnie, Hermie Angeles (vocalist), Bobby de Leon (keyboardist), Aaron Garcia (guitarist), and JR Gendrano (drummer).
"It took us three years to plan, record, and mix the album because we all have day jobs and we had to raise funds," said Ronnie. "We laid down the vocal tracks for four days in California with the direct supervision of Ms. Azarcon and Mr. Illustre; but after that we were only able to finish one song every six months."
Hermie Angeles added, "It's been overwhelming and humbling to have worked with Ms. Azarcon and Mr. Illustre. Both are very down to earth and helpful."
"For 35 years, pinasaya tayo ng music ni Ms. Azarcon. Sa maraming aspects ng buhay natin—malungkot man or masaya— kasama natin ang mga kanta n'ya. The time is ripe to personally thank Ms. Azarcon for all her contributions to OPM," said Suzanne Sabangan.
The concert "An Evening of Original Philippine Music with Cecile Azarcon and Sounds of Manila" is being produced by Synergy Production & Marketing Inc. Featured guest artists are Arnel Arcedo, Tony Gado, Jared Martin, Tiffany Viray, and Carlo Tampac of Chapter 2 band.
For tickets ($60-VIP, $45-Orchestra, and $35-Balcony), visit or call Symphony Space box office at 212-864-5400 from Tuesday to Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. You may also buy tickets by calling Synergy at 212-206-1627.


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Not long ago there lived a cowboy, He could ride every wild horse on the prairie. No bronco could throw him. He was thrown once...just once...but is wasn't by a horse....
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Educational Book for Kids about Judaism, Celebrations, Jewish Traditions
By: Virginie Alliel
Children, kids, preschoolers, and toddlers will learn about the Jewish festival of lights with this educational book. It explains why Hanukkah is the celebration of hope and miracles, relating the story of the Maccabees, the destruction of the temple, the Menorah, and the miraculous oil. This book also explains how the traditional items are used (the hanukkiah, the candles, the Shamash, the kippa, the latkes, and the dreidel).
Bazinga
By Davidgonzalezsr on 06-13-21
How I Met Lewis Howard Latimer
By: Ramon Robinson, Brandon Freeny
How I Met... is a series for young and early listeners and readers about African American inventors, civil rights leaders, black activists and the many major contributors, without much fanfare or glory who helped shape the modern world as we know it. In this audiobook, we acknowledge an African American inventor and pioneer who contributed so much to our society. Lewis Howard Latimer, a brilliant engineer, who has an interesting connection to the origin of the light bulb and telephone.
Seriously beautiful...
By Carolyn on 07-30-19
5 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
Redeeming Grace
Redemption Tales, Book 3
By: George McVey
Rumors and gossip threaten to destroy Nathan's position as pastor before it's even really begun. Grace's singing career becomes the focus of self-righteous church members who twist the truth. Nathan's father not only disapproves of Grace but also Nathan's dual occupations of US marshal and preacher. One determined gunslinger out to take the preacher's reputation and a deputy who is overcome by guilt and loss are added to the mix. It will take a heavy dose of God's grace to survive.
3rd book in collection. Best yet !
By Kelly on 05-13-18
Series: Redemption Tales, Book 3
4.5 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
The Lost Tooth
Kidspiration Junior Chapter Book Series, Book 1
By: Laura W. Eckroat
Award-winning author Laura Eckroat is back with her very first chapter book. In The Lost Tooth, William doesn't just lose his tooth...his tooth becomes LOST! Follow Tommy the Tooth on his wild and exciting journey to the Tooth Fairy, as he ends up in places a lost tooth would never expect or want to be. Luckily William never gives up on him, and the ending is sure to please listeners great and small.
The Roller Coaster: A Rite of Passage
Chimney Fishing, Book 2
By: Steve Odenthal
Years have passed. Literally, six years have passed for this young boy who is finally of sufficient height to ride. And what a ride it will be! The upcoming experience will form a bond between father and son that forever will live in the annals of family lore. This roller coaster, aptly named "Old Rickety" represents a rite of passage and the boy's entrance way into all that is fun.
Reminiscent of Pat McManus
By Reader on 08-17-20
Faith, Love, and Fried Chicken: Seasons Boxed Set Bundle, Books 1-4
By: Laura J. Marshall
The best-selling series, now in a four-audiobook bundle! Includes Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring.
Love this book
By Ann on 03-26-22
Series: Faith, Love, and Fried Chicken, Book 1-4
Keep Dreaming
Leron's Song
By: Ramon Robinson
Leron's Song is a story that underscores the difficult and all too prevalent problem of bullying. The narrative focuses on a young man, Leron, who often day dreams and "lives" in his own world of music. He constantly hears it, dreams it, and like a shadow, it follows him wherever he goes. Throughout the story he is bullied frequently by a group of older kids, which keeps him from ever expressing his true genius. He consistently suppresses his God given ability because he feels inadequate.
Toby's Special School: Toby's Tales, Volume 5
By: Victoria Zigler
Toby's starting to feel like he's the only blind boy in the world. So when his first day at his new special school comes around, he's sure the other children will tease him because he can't see. But when he gets there, he soon learns just why they call it a "special" school, and even manages to make a new friend. This is the fifth book in the Toby's Tales series.
Series: Toby's Tales
Toby's Games
Toby's Tales, Volume 4
Now that he can't see, Toby can't play with his big brother Jake like he used to, and every time he tries to he just gets frustrated, upset, or hurt. He's starting to feel like he can't do anything fun anymore. Is he right? Or can he find a way to still do the things he enjoys? This is the fourth audiobook in the Toby's Tales series. The Toby's Tales audiobooks are designed to show children - and adults too - the struggles and challenges faced by people who are blind, or who are adjusting to sight loss, while also being useful tools to educate those close to someone who is blind, or adjusting to sight loss.
Toby's Outing
Everyone is excited about the trip to the aquarium. But not Toby. Toby's sure he won't have fun, after all, aquariums can't be fun for blind people … Can they? This is the third book in the "Toby's Tales" series. The "Toby's Tales" books are designed to show children – and adults too – the struggles and challenges faced by people who are blind, or who are adjusting to sight loss, while also being useful tools to educate those close to someone who is blind or adjusting to sight loss.
Toby's Monsters
Toby's world is scary and full of monsters his mind has created. If he wasn't blind he could see what the monsters really are, but he is, so he can't. Can he find a way to battle his monsters? Or will he spend the rest of his life afraid of every unexplained noise? Find out.
Toby's New World
Toby has just learned he'll never see again. Now he's learning just how frustrating it can be doing even simple things when you're blind. And it doesn't help when his big brother Jake, and little sister Emma, laugh at him when things don't go right. But there's always a way to make things easier - isn't there? The Toby's Tales audiobooks are designed to show children - and adults, too - the struggles and challenges faced by people who are blind, or who are adjusting to sight loss, while also being useful tools to educate those close to someone who is blind.
Grow the Concept - Steven and the Maze
Teach Your Child Why They Should Never Give Up with a Short Story (Life Lesson Stories for Children, Book 1)
By: Grow the Concept
Narrated by: Joseph A Batzel
Steven was a bright young kid who loved trying new things. The problem was when things got tough, he would quit at the first sign of trouble. His father was worried and so thought of a creative way to teach him why you should never give up. This short story is a five-minute listen, to enjoy with your children. It will give them a simple new perspective on failure, setting them up for success in a life full of challenges.
Series: Life Lesson Stories for Children, Book 1
The Dragon Squad of Aurora Mountain
By: Rocky Val-Hayden
Five strangers will stumble upon one another as they are carrying on with their day. But when their seemingly normal day going about making new friends turns into a deadly serious hostage situation, will this newly found group of complete strangers rise to the occasion and save the day? Or, will it all end in disaster? They are the Dragon Squad of Aurora Mountain, and this is only the beginning of the many trials, tribulations, and adventures to come.
Fun adventure!
By clay on 06-26-21
Driving Dainty
An unusual solution to Road Rage is proposed in this delightful telling of a long-suffering family's wild trip to Grandma's house. Based (loosely) on a true event, this story will have you riveted to your seat as an unexpected ride-along companion puts the driving skills of the father to the test.
His Greatest Creation
By: Jace Killan
Captain Thomas Drysdale would never meet her. He'd never touch her face or kiss her good-night. He'd never teach her how to play ball or cheer for her at a game or a concert. If only he could've found out before entering hyper-sleep. He could've delayed going under for a couple weeks and imparted so much wisdom to his daughter-to-be.
Gepetto was a lonely old puppet maker. Until, one day, when he received a gift, and something magical happened.
Bubba the Firedog
By: Christie Marie Underwood, Mary Lou Cheatham
Bubba, a happy dog, lives in a friendly village in Texas. His humans give him affection, treats, and love. They take him on walks. He becomes a firedog, who helps his owner, a volunteer fireman, by guarding the tools and by being a friend to the other men in the fire department. Sometimes he is frightened, but he relies on his human mommy and daddy to make everything work out right. Sometimes he gets into mischief, but, most of the time, he is well behaved. He likes to play with his toys.
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'GFA to get special section' at Lagos Art Auction 2016
As Terra Kulture Mydrim Gallery (TKMG) Auction house is announce the yearly Lagos art auction for the year 2016, a special section has been dedicated to selct works from members of Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria (GFA).
Oil on textured canvas Women Empowerment (42 x 40 in) by Alex Nwokolo
According to Curator at Terra Kulture, the auction, which takes place on Friday, 29 April 2016 at Inter Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, also include works of artists from Ghana, Togo, and others. Akinyele also discloses that "20 slots from GFA will be sold under Special Section of TKMG auction."
TKMG added: "The Auction is a sophisticated platform that celebrates Nigeria's cultural heritage through creative artistry and a reference platform for pricing African Artworks.
"Over the years, the auction house has sold works from artists like Ben Enwonwu, El Anatsui, Ben Osawe, Erhabor Emokpae, Lamidi Fakeye to mention a few.
"This year, the auction will feature 104 artworks cutting across various media and artists from Nigeria and across West Africa (Ghana, Togo and Republic of Benin). On display, will be works from masters of Art like Bruce Onobrakpeya, Kolade Oshinowo, Ablade Glover, Dele Jegede and emerging artists like Ndidi Emefiele, Dipo Doherty and Makata Obinna.
"The evening of the 29th will offer collectors and participants the opportunity to purchase exceptional works of Art and the privilege to network, socialize and share their views on art.
"Thus we invite you to attend our preview & cocktail on Sunday, 24th April 2016, 4pm at Terra Kulture Art Gallery and we look forward to seeing you all.
"The 2016 Lagos Art Auction will be conducted by a seasoned auctioneer Mr Yinka Akinkugbe."


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The main bedroom has air conditioning.
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The house has 235 m2 and the plot 175 m2.
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title: Drew McCormack
date: '2013-10-28'
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Drew McCormack ([@drewmccormack](http://twitter.com/drewmccormack)) is the founder of the Mental Faculty, an independent developer based in The Netherlands. Recently, Drew introduced a new, open source cloud syncing framework for Core Data called [Core Data Ensembles](http://github.com/drewmccormack/ensembles). I recently caught up with Drew to discuss this new open source framework.

## Show Notes
- [Mental Case](http://mentalcaseapp.com)
- [TICoreDataSync](https://github.com/nothirst/TICoreDataSync)
- [No Thirst](http://nothirst.com)
- [TCP](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_Control_Protocol)
- [UDP](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Datagram_Protocol)
- [Clear Blog - Clear in the Clouds](http://blog.helftone.com/clear-in-the-icloud/)

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Chicago is the best-kept secret in the country. The miserable winters — and they can be miserable — tend to scare people away. That just leaves more fun for the rest of us. Chicago has a lot of great, free things to do, whether you live here or you visit.
Among them? The Cultural Center. Millennium Park. The Oriental Institute. The Lincoln Park Zoo. Garfield Park Conservatory. These are just a few of the many things you can do downtown and in the neighborhoods for free. You can see why Chicago is such a great city for very little money.
See the top 10 free things to do in Chicago.


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American Orthodox Saints

 Alexander Hotovitzky, hieromartyr, Missionary of America
 Alexis of Wilkes-Barre, Missionary, leader of ex-Uniates into Orthodoxy
 Bogoljub Gakovich, hieromartyr
 Bazyli Martysz, hieromartyr, Polish protopresbyter who served parishes in Alaska, Canada, and Pennsylvania
 Herman of Alaska, first missionary to Alaska
 Innocent of Alaska, missionary bishop to Alaska
 Jacob Netsvetov, a native of the Aleutian Islands who became a priest
 John Kochurov, first hieromartyr in 1917
 John Maximovitch, ROCOR bishop of Shanghai and San Francisco, wonderworker
 Juvenaly of Alaska, Protomartyr of America
 Mardarije Uskokovich, a Serbian bishop of North America; founder of St. Sava's Monastery in Libertyville, Illinois, also known as Mardarije (Uskokovich) of Jordanville
 Matej Stijačić, hieromartyr
 Nikolaj Velimirović, influential theological writer and a highly gifted orator, rector of St. Tikhon's Seminary
 Peter the Aleut, protomartyr of America
 Raphael of Brooklyn, founder of the Antiochian Orthodox Mission in America
 Sebastian Dabovich, first American-born Orthodox priest of Jackson, California
 Seraphim (Samoylovich) of Uglich, missionary in Alaska and hieromartyr under the Soviets
 Teofan Beatović, hieromartyr
 Tikhon of Moscow, was bishop of the Aleutians and Alaska, missionary, then Patriarch of Moscow
 Varnava Nastić, the New Confessor, born in Gary, Indiana
 Brendan the Navigator, early Irish monastic saint
 Anatoly (Kamensky), teach of St. Platon's Orthodox Theological Seminary

See also
List of Eastern Orthodox saint titles
List of Russian saints

Sources
Derived with permission from List of American saints at OrthodoxWiki.

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60+ Groups Unite to Keep the U.P. Wild
Michigan environmental, recreation, academic, political, religious, and business organizations want Wilderness designation for four tracts of U.P. public land.
MARQUETTE – More than 60 environmental, outdoor recreation, academic, political, religious, and business organizations from across the U.P. and Michigan want to Keep the U.P. Wild.
The Keep the U.P. Wild coalition is seeking federal Wilderness designation for four tracts of public land in the Upper Peninsula: the Trap Hills, the Ehlco Area, Norwich Plains, and an addition to the existing Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness area.
"As our population and associated development increase, the demand for resources on public lands will also increase. But so will the need to escape the stresses of an increasingly urbanized world," said retired Ottawa National Forest Wilderness Ranger Doug Welker of Alston. "Action now will help ensure that those refuges will be available."
The coalition includes environmental mainstays like the Michigan Environmental Council, the Northwoods Alliance, and Michigan Audubon and a wide array of concerned Michigan groups ranging from the U.P. Wild Church to the Michigan Municipal League to Founders Brewing Co.
Wilderness is the highest level of protection for public, federal land. It is reserved only for the most special of natural places, areas that, in the words of the 1964 Wilderness Act, are "untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain."
Preserving these areas will ensure a continuous revenue stream for the region and enshrine special forms of recreation like hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, birdwatching, kayaking, canoeing, and snowshoeing.
"During the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw more people immerse themselves in nature than ever before to rejuvenate their spirits, kindle friendships and stay fit," said Conan Smith, President & CEO of Michigan Environmental Council. "It's what makes our $26.6 billion outdoor recreation economy ever-growing and Michigan a premiere outdoors state for residents and visitors alike."
A 2014 study published in the International Journal of Wilderness found that Wilderness designation reaps $9.4 billion a year – about $85 an acre – in benefits for the American public. These are benefits that stay stable even during economic downturns.
Together, the Trap Hills, the Ehlco area, and Norwich Plains would create a nearly contiguous National Wilderness area of more than 40,000 acres. The Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness Addition would create a contiguous Wilderness area of almost 17,000 acres. The areas are home to black bear, white-tailed deer, wolves, beavers, moose, and other flora and fauna.
Information on the campaign and on all four areas can be found at www.keeptheupwild.com.
Factsheet Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative
Protecting Michigan Wilderness
Protecting the Wisconsin Northwoods
Protecting the Driftless Area


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Where are the TV apps for Windows 8 and the Xbox?
Windows 8 and the new Xbox Dashboard are officially available and Microsoft is giving Windows Media Center to Windows 8 Pro customers for the next few months. But the more I think of it, the more I wonder if Microsoft could really be willing to let all the work it put into Media Center go to waste. I say this because I'm reminded of all the Windows 7 commercials that mentioned its ability to watch TV — was there even one that didn't. Windows 8 and Xbox apps from Netflix, Hulu and others add obvious value to the new Windows ecosystem, but so does real TV. It seems to me — famous last words from a non-developer — that it would be trivial for Microsoft to develop and release Modern UI apps for TV. Recorded TV, Guide and Live TV tiles could be pulled over from the deprecated Media Center experience. Ported to feel right at home in the new Windows world.
These simple apps would put a new face on the years of work and that so many love. The apps would run on Windows PCs, the Xbox, Windows Phones and maybe even 3rd party devices like Roku. They would rely on the core of Media Center to schedule, record and playback premium HD obtained from your cable TV subscription via great CableCARD hardware. What they wouldn't be is the answer for pure HTPC fans as the Modern UI is not a 10-foot interface, it's a touchscreen interface, but that's fine. I said it some time ago, and I still believe it, the HTPC is dead. But just because the age of connecting your PC to your TV is a dead-end, it doesn't mean that there isn't a place for tuners in Microsoft's ecosystem.
What I don't understand is, if Microsoft was going to do this, why not do it at launch? Assuming this is all a pipe dream, I wonder if it would be possible for 3rd parties to do it? Are there documented API's for Media Center that would enable enough access to the tuners? Can 3rd party apps leverage the Windows 8 PlayReady components that unlock protected CableCARD content?
I realize some believe that Microsoft will not invest another nickel into anything that involves broadcast TV, but I just can't believe they are that hubris. Sure, the future is on-demand IP delivered content, but the reality today is that the majority of content is still delivered via RF broadcast. And even when the day does come where more content is on-demand than linear, it still won't make sense to ditch broadcast completely as there is no more efficient way to deliver events like the Super Bowl to 30 million people, at the same time, than to broadcast it — do you really believe that enabling multicast throughout the internet is more plausible than just continuing to use RF broadcasts?
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The 99 (), eller The Ninety-Nine (), er en tegneserie udgivet af Teshkeel Comics, som handler om et hold af superhelte, baseret på Islamisk kultur og Islam.

Serien er opfundet af Naif Al-Mutawa, grundlægger af Teshkeel Media Group. Det kreative hold bag The 99 består af erfarne tegneserieskabere heriblandt: Fabian Nicieza, Stuart Moore, June Brigman, Dan Panosian, John McCrea, Ron Wagner, Sean Parsons og Monica Kubina, som alle tidligere har arbejdet for Marvel eller DC Comics.

Selvom serien er baseret på islamiske begreber, er den lavet til at appellere til universelle dyder og religion er ikke fremherskende.

Historie
Et prøveeksemplar blev første gang offentliggjort i Mellemøsten i maj 2006, fulgt af en amerikansk genoptrykningen i juli 2007. The 99 #1 blev trykt i september 2006 i Mellemøsten og blev offentliggjort i USA i august 2007 under titlen First Light.  Efterfølgende er bladet udgivet i flere lande, herunder i indonesiske og indiske udgaver på månedsbasis.

I oktober 2010 blev en afledt serie under navnet JLA/The 99 med Justice League og The 99 begyndte offentliggørelsen udgivet.

Karakterer
The 99 er almindelige teenagere og voksne fra hele verden, som kommer i besiddelse af en af de 99 magiske Noorsten (Ahjar Al Noor, Sten af lys) og pludselig besidder forskellige særlige kræfter. Alle dilemmaer som The 99 støder ind i løses via samarbejde mellem tegneseriekarakterne og deres forskellige kræfter. Derigennem forsøger The 99-serien at fremme værdier som samarbejde og sammenhold i den islamiske verden. Selvom serien ikke er religiøs, forsøger den at kommunikere universelle dyder, rækker ud over islam.

Universitet omkring The 99 er baseret på Allahs 99 egenskaber. Mange af disse navne refererer til egenskaber, som mennesker kan besidde. Eksempelvis er gavmildhed, styrke, trofasthed og visdom alle dyder som indeholdes i mange trosretninger.

I overensstemmelse med islamisk tradition, er den arabiske version af figurernes kaldenavne for hver af de 99 skrevet uden det foranstillede "Al-", fordi brugen af denne præcise form er eksklusiv for Allah. Dette er gjort for at minde om, at The 99 kun er dødelige, menneskelige rollemodeller, med deres kvaliteter og svagheder.

Medlemmer af The 99, som er blevet afsløret indtil videre:
 Jabbar – Den kraftfulde
 Nawaf er en normal teenager, indtil en eksplosion smadrer en skjult "Noorsten", og kaster skår af stenen ind under hans hud. Skårene udløser Nawafs transformation fra en ranglet teenager til en to meter høj kæmpe, på 200 kg. Det saudiske militær forsøger forgæves at fange Nawaf. Da de finder ud af at han er ustoppelig, henvender de sig til en Noorsten-ekspert, doktor Ramzi Razem. Razem lærer Nawaf, at han kun behøver at lære selvbeherskelse og medfølelse for at blive en formidabel kraft for det gode.
 Noora – Lyset
 Darr – Hjemsøgeren
 Jami – Samleren
 Widad – Den kærlige
 Fattah – Åbneren
 Mumita – Ødelæggeren
 Raqib – Vogteren
 Bari – Helbrederen
 Sami – Lytteren
 Musawwira – Organisatoren
 Hadya – Vejlederen
 Rafie – Løfteren
 Baqi – Den evige
 Baeth – Afsenderen
 Jaleel – Den Majestætiske

En burkaklædt karakter kendt som Batina den Skjulte, er blevet nævnt i interviews som et eksempel på variationen af skildringen af kvindelige figurer i tegneserien – hun vil være en af fem tildækkede kvinder ud af 50 kvindelige karakterer i castet.

Afledelser
Den første af fem planlagte The 99-baserede forlystelsesparker åbnede i Kuwait i marts 2009. En animeret serie er i produktion og Teshkeel Comics har lavet en aftale med Endemol om at producere en serie.

Kilder

Eksterne henvisninger
 Officelt website
 99 Animation
 Video med en 18 minuter snak ved TED af Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa
 Piney Kesting, The Next Generation of Superheroes, 2007, Saudi Aramco World

Islamisk kultur
Tegneseriefigurer


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