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Satellites by major spacefaring country: img ← Previous revision Revision as of 22:37, 15 June 2026 Line 2,980: Line 2,980: :* '''Satellites of Russia and the Soviet Union''' :* '''Satellites of Russia and the Soviet Union''' [[File:Zenit space vehicle.jpg|thumb|400px|[[Zenit (satellite)|Zenit]] ({{langx|ru|link=no|Зени́т|lit=[[Zenith]]}}, {{IPA|ru|zʲɪˈnʲit|IPA}}) was a series of military [[Spy satellite|photoreconnaissance satellite]]s launched by the [[Soviet Union]] between 1961 and 1994. To conceal their nature, all flights were given the public [[Cosmos (satellite)|Kosmos]] designation.]] ::* [[Arktika-M]] ::* [[Arktika-M]] ::* [[Bion (satellite)]] ::* [[Bion (satellite)]]
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1 hour agoUser:Norden1990/Kórógyi family
Origin ← Previous revision Revision as of 22:37, 15 June 2026 Line 24: Line 24: Hungarian medieval chronicles preserved a contradictory and confused story about the origins of the Kórógyi family. The 14th-century ''[[Chronicon Pictum|Illuminated Chronicle]]'' says that the ancestor was a certain Keled (Cletus), who originated from the [[Margravate of Meissen]]. His offspring, Stephen, who was a son of a sister of the [[List of margraves of Meissen|margrave]] and a certain Count Herfold, assassinated the [[List of rulers of Thuringia|landgrave of Thuringia]] during the imperial election in [[Frankfurt]]. To escape reprisals, he fled to Hungary with sixty armored knights, where King [[Géza II of Hungary|Géza II]] (r. 1141–1162) offered him refuge.<ref name="kk"/> It is possible that story is connected to the 1130 unsolved murder of [[Henry Raspe I of Thuringia|Henry Raspe I]], who was the brother of [[Louis I, Landgrave of Thuringia]].{{sfn|Pauler|1899|p=488}} Most historians remain skeptical about the authenticity of the story.{{sfn|Engel|1994|p=369}} Historian Elemér Mályusz considered that the story was a fabrication of the mid-13th-century chronicler [[Ákos (chronicler)|Ákos]], who is credited with recording the origins of influential Hungarian families in the text of the chronicle. The Kórógyi family did not adopt Ákos' narration, and it did not appear in the family tradition.{{sfn|Mályusz|1971|pp=66–67}} Hungarian medieval chronicles preserved a contradictory and confused story about the origins of the Kórógyi family. The 14th-century ''[[Chronicon Pictum|Illuminated Chronicle]]'' says that the ancestor was a certain Keled (Cletus), who originated from the [[Margravate of Meissen]]. His offspring, Stephen, who was a son of a sister of the [[List of margraves of Meissen|margrave]] and a certain Count Herfold, assassinated the [[List of rulers of Thuringia|landgrave of Thuringia]] during the imperial election in [[Frankfurt]]. To escape reprisals, he fled to Hungary with sixty armored knights, where King [[Géza II of Hungary|Géza II]] (r. 1141–1162) offered him refuge.<ref name="kk"/> It is possible that story is connected to the 1130 unsolved murder of [[Henry Raspe I of Thuringia|Henry Raspe I]], who was the brother of [[Louis I, Landgrave of Thuringia]].{{sfn|Pauler|1899|p=488}} Most historians remain skeptical about the authenticity of the story.{{sfn|Engel|1994|p=369}} Historian Elemér Mályusz considered that the story was a fabrication of the mid-13th-century chronicler [[Ákos (chronicler)|Ákos]], who is credited with recording the origins of influential Hungarian families in the text of the chronicle. The Kórógyi family did not adopt Ákos' narration, and it did not appear in the family tradition.{{sfn|Mályusz|1971|pp=66–67}} [[File:Képes krónika - 31.oldal - Keled.jpg|thumb|left|Knight Keled (Cletus), a hypothetical ancestor of the Kórógyis, depicted by the 14th-century ''[[Chronicon Pictum|Illuminated Chronicle]]'']] In his work ''[[Gesta Hunnorum et Hungarorum]]'' (1280s), the chronicler [[Simon of Kéza]] modified Ákos's narrative at several points; accordingly, the Kórógyis' ancestor was a knight Geoffrey (Gottfried) from Meissen, who fled to Hungary during the reign of King [[Stephen III of Hungary|Stephen III]] (r. 1162–1172). He was the son of the Count of Hersfeld, and he allegedly killed the landgrave of Thuringia amidst an uprising that broke out during the election of the emperor in Frankfurt. Although his enemies demanded his extradition, Stephen refused this. Simon narrates that Geoffrey led a victorious royal campaign against [[Banate of Bosnia|Bosnia]]. This story is also highly doubtful. There is no trace of the existence of a Count of Hersfeld family, as [[Bad Hersfeld|the town]] was an [[Hersfeld Abbey|abbey estate]],{{sfn|Mályusz|1971|pp=66–67}} while the sequence of events described did not take place. It is possible that both Ákos and Simon mixed the event with the murder of [[Philip of Swabia]] took place in 1208, after which some of the perpetrators (relatives of [[Andrew II of Hungary|Andrew II]]'s [[Gertrude of Merania|wife]]) fled to Hungary. It is also not known whether a campaign against Bosnia took place under Stephen III.<ref name="simon"/> It is possible that, instead of the Kórógyis, the Frankói family from western Transdanubia claimed Geoffrey of Hersfeld as their ancestor, and the two chroniclers mistakenly attributed the ancestor to the Kórógyis.{{sfn|Andrić|2009|p=}} Charters of Géza II and Stephen III from 1156 and 1171, respectively mention some imperial knights Gottfried (Geoffrey) and Albert as expatriates, who could thus in this sense be the ancestors of the Kórógyis (or rather the Frankóis), in line with the chronicle tradition.<ref name="simon"/> In his work ''[[Gesta Hunnorum et Hungarorum]]'' (1280s), the chronicler [[Simon of Kéza]] modified Ákos's narrative at several points; accordingly, the Kórógyis' ancestor was a knight Geoffrey (Gottfried) from Meissen, who fled to Hungary during the reign of King [[Stephen III of Hungary|Stephen III]] (r. 1162–1172). He was the son of the Count of Hersfeld, and he allegedly killed the landgrave of Thuringia amidst an uprising that broke out during the election of the emperor in Frankfurt. Although his enemies demanded his extradition, Stephen refused this. Simon narrates that Geoffrey led a victorious royal campaign against [[Banate of Bosnia|Bosnia]]. This story is also highly doubtful. There is no trace of the existence of a Count of Hersfeld family, as [[Bad Hersfeld|the town]] was an [[Hersfeld Abbey|abbey estate]],{{sfn|Mályusz|1971|pp=66–67}} while the sequence of events described did not take place. It is possible that both Ákos and Simon mixed the event with the murder of [[Philip of Swabia]] took place in 1208, after which some of the perpetrators (relatives of [[Andrew II of Hungary|Andrew II]]'s [[Gertrude of Merania|wife]]) fled to Hungary. It is also not known whether a campaign against Bosnia took place under Stephen III.<ref name="simon"/> It is possible that, instead of the Kórógyis, the Frankói family from western Transdanubia claimed Geoffrey of Hersfeld as their ancestor, and the two chroniclers mistakenly attributed the ancestor to the Kórógyis.{{sfn|Andrić|2009|p=}} Charters of Géza II and Stephen III from 1156 and 1171, respectively mention some imperial knights Gottfried (Geoffrey) and Albert as expatriates, who could thus in this sense be the ancestors of the Kórógyis (or rather the Frankóis), in line with the chronicle tradition.<ref name="simon"/>
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Çevreli, Mudurnu
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"Çevreli is a village in the Mudurnu District, Bolu Province, Turkey. Its population is 81 (2021). The village is located at coordinates 40°32′13″N 31°04′02″E / 40.5369°N 31.0672°E. It is part of the Mudurnu District administrative region within Bolu Province. The time zone is UTC+3 (TRT). The village is listed among the villages in Mudurnu District, which includes municipalities of Mudurnu and Taşkesti, along with numerous other villages in the region."
Bollywood Monster Mashup Festival 2023 (Non-Local Archive)
10 hours ago
"corrected the name of the orchestra ← Previous revision Revision as of 14:27, 15 June 2026 Line 94: Line 94: === 2023 === === 2023 === The festival took place on Friday July 21 and Saturday July 22 with a dual emphasis between the live concerts and meet & greets from Bollywood singers [[Ash King]], [[Shashaa Tirupati]] and Aishwarya Pandit and the growing food festival featuring street food from Northwest India/Pakistan, Northeast India/Nepal, South India/Sri Lanka, and fusion dishes such as Mexican x Indian Tacos and butter chicken momos. The original production #BollywoodMonster Orchestra will perform mashups of 80s western music x 80s Bollywood hits. GO Transit highlighted free travel for kids and transit routes via the Square One bus terminal. The Tim Hortons #BollywoodMonster KidZone included inflatables and various free crafts. Kids got free freezies on Saturday afternoon. The LiUNA #BollywoodMonster Seniors Lounge included card playing. <ref>{{Cite web |title=GO to the Bollywood Monster Mashup! |url=https://www.gotransit.com/en/partners-and-promotions/go-to-the-bollywood-monster-mashup |access-date=2026-06-14 |website=www.gotransit.com |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-20 |title=There Are So Many Fantastic Food Choices at the 2023 BollywoodMonster Mashup Festival |url=https://www.moderntraveller.ca/home/there-are-so-many-fantastic-food-choices-at-the-2023-bollywoodmonster-mashup-festival |access-date=2026-06-14 |website=Modern Traveller |language=en-CA}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-18 |title=Mississauga Bollywood Monster Mashup: What to Expect at Canada's Largest South Asian Festival This Weekend |url=https://www.todocanada.ca/mississauga-bollywood-monster-mashup-what-to-expect-at-canadas-largest-south-asian-festival-this-weekend/ |access-date=2026-06-14 |website=To Do Canada}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=Rohan Puri Mississauga |date=2023-06-16 |title=Bollywood Monster Mashup featuring star-studded lineup returning to Mississauga in July |url=https://www.mississauga.com/news/bollywood-monster-mashup-featuring-star-studded-lineup-returning-to-mississauga-in-july/article_07c59357-1061-5b34-bf81-bc1c264a0787.html |access-date=2026-06-14 |website=Mississauga.com |language=en}}</ref>. The festival took place on Friday July 21 and Saturday July 22 with a dual emphasis between the live concerts and meet & greets from Bollywood singers [[Ash King]], [[Shashaa Tirupati]] and Aishwarya Pandit and the growing food festival featuring street food from Northwest India/Pakistan, Northeast India/Nepal, South India/Sri Lanka, and fusion dishes such as Mexican x Indian Tacos and butter chicken momos. The original production OLG #BollywoodMonster Orchestra will perform mashups of 80s western music x 80s Bollywood hits. GO Transit highlighted free travel for kids and transit routes via the Square One bus terminal. The Tim Hortons #BollywoodMonster KidZone included inflatables and various free crafts. Kids got free freezies on Saturday afternoon. The LiUNA #BollywoodMonster Seniors Lounge included card playing. <ref>{{Cite web |title=GO to the Bollywood Monster Mashup! |url=https://www.gotransit.com/en/partners-and-promotions/go-to-the-bollywood-monster-mashup |access-date=2026-06-14 |website=www.gotransit.com |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-20 |title=There Are So Many Fantastic Food Choices at the 2023 BollywoodMonster Mashup Festival |url=https://www.moderntraveller.ca/home/there-are-so-many-fantastic-food-choices-at-the-2023-bollywoodmonster-mashup-festival |access-date=2026-06-14 |website=Modern Traveller |language=en-CA}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-18 |title=Mississauga Bollywood Monster Mashup: What to Expect at Canada's Largest South Asian Festival This Weekend |url=https://www.todocanada.ca/mississauga-bollywood-monster-mashup-what-to-expect-at-canadas-largest-south-asian-festival-this-weekend/ |access-date=2026-06-14 |website=To Do Canada}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=Rohan Puri Mississauga |date=2023-06-16 |title=Bollywood Monster Mashup featuring star-studded lineup returning to Mississauga in July |url=https://www.mississauga.com/news/bollywood-monster-mashup-featuring-star-studded-lineup-returning-to-mississauga-in-july/article_07c59357-1061-5b34-bf81-bc1c264a0787.html |access-date=2026-06-14 |website=Mississauga.com |language=en}}</ref>. == References == == References == "
Mid Florida Housing Partnership Seeks Mentors for Circles Program
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" Empower Individuals to Overcome Barriers and Achieve Financial Stability Do you want to make a direct, positive impact in the life someone who’s working to overcome challenging barriers? Join us at Circles as a mentor and play a crucial role in empowering our Circle Leaders (individuals striving to overcome poverty) on their journey. As a mentor, your role will involve providing support, encouragement, and collaboration to our Circle Leaders as they pursue their paths toward financial stability. You might wonder about the necessary qualifications. Don't worry—prior experience is not required! At Circles, we orient all of our volunteers and provide you with resources to become the best mentor you can be! We ask that you commit to attend Circles meetings once per month (Circle Leaders meet weekly), maintain your role for at least 6 months, pass a standard background check, and above all, contribute to fostering strong community bonds. Our Circle Leaders greatly benefit from having a dedicated advocate by their side. They need someone like you! Join us today and watch the amazing difference you can make! Contact Daneen at [email protected] to get on board, learn more, and join an upcoming orientation, or give us a call at 801-558-2960. "
Mid Florida Housing Partnership Seeks Mentors for Circles Program
20 hours ago
" Empower Individuals to Overcome Barriers and Achieve Financial Stability Do you want to make a direct, positive impact in the life someone who’s working to overcome challenging barriers? Join us at Circles as a mentor and play a crucial role in empowering our Circle Leaders (individuals striving to overcome poverty) on their journey. As a mentor, your role will involve providing support, encouragement, and collaboration to our Circle Leaders as they pursue their paths toward financial stability. You might wonder about the necessary qualifications. Don't worry—prior experience is not required! At Circles, we orient all of our volunteers and provide you with resources to become the best mentor you can be! We ask that you commit to attend Circles meetings once per month (Circle Leaders meet weekly), maintain your role for at least 6 months, pass a standard background check, and above all, contribute to fostering strong community bonds. Our Circle Leaders greatly benefit from having a dedicated advocate by their side. They need someone like you! Join us today and watch the amazing difference you can make! Contact Daneen at [email protected] to get on board, learn more, and join an upcoming orientation, or give us a call at 801-558-2960. "
Urban Air: Bring out their Adventurous Side
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