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Nepal Army Vacancy 2081| Sainya & Various Trade

Nepal Army Vacancy 2081| Sainya & Various Trade. Are you trying to serve the country by joining a dignified organization like Nepal Army? If yes, then this will be a golden opportunity for you. Nepal Army has requested applications for the following positions in various locations of the country, Nepali citizens who are interested and qualified can apply within the mentioned time limit. CAREER…

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A former city councillor and member of the Massachusetts national guard who is wanted in the US on child sexual abuse image charges has fled the country and joined the Russian army fighting in Ukraine.

Wilmer Puello-Mota, 28, former city councillor of Holyoke, Massachusetts, went missing on 7 January, two days before he was scheduled to appear in court in Rhode Island in possession of child sexual abuse images and obstruction of justice charges.

This week, Puello-Mota resurfaced at an enlistment centre in the Russian region of Khanty-Mansiysk in western Siberia, where he was captured on film signing a military contract, seated in a room adorned with photographs of Vladimir Putin and the defence minister, Sergei Shoigu

“An American signed a military contract at the patriots centre in Khanty-Mansiysk,” reads a message accompanying the video published by the region’s official channel on Telegram.

Prior to signing the contract with the Russian military, Puello-Mota appears to have fought as a volunteer alongside Russian troops during Moscow’s capture of the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka in February.

That month, Russian pro-war channels circulated footage of a blurred figure in combat fatigues planting the US flag in the ruins of a Ukrainian city in support of Russia.

“I’m here to plant the US flag as a sign of friendship and support for all the things people are enduring here,” the person in the video said, his face blurred.

“I feel proud to be here.”

The Massachusetts-based newspaper the Republican said that people who know Puello-Mota had recognised his voice in the clip.

Appearing to confirm his participation in the battle for Avdiivka, Puello-Mota in the clip on Wednesday described previously fighting in Ukraine as part of the pro-Russian Pyatnashka international paramilitary group.

“I definitely would do it again,” he is heard saying.

Puello-Mota was first arrested in 2020 after police in Rhode Island discovered sexually explicit images of an underage girl on his phone. According to court documents, he told police that he thought the girl was 22, and only learned later that she was 17.

He was later charged with forgery, counterfeiting and obstruction of the judicial system after he allegedly told one of his commanders at the Massachusetts Air National Guard that the child sexual abuse image charges in Rhode Island were fake.

Puello-Mota is a former member of the 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, according to the US regional Masslive outlet.

After failing to attend his court hearing, the Rhode Island attorney general’s office issued a statement saying Puello-Mota boarded a Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul on 7 January.

“His whereabouts from that location are unknown,” the court said at the time.

Puello-Mota did not respond to a request for comment.

His Facebook page now features a picture of Puello-Mota in full military gear operating a drone while he lists his current job as the Russian defence ministry.

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Russia has introduced a series of laws to lure foreign citizens to join its ranks. Nationals from Cuba, Syria, Nepal and Serbia have all been deployed on the Russian side of the war.

But it is rare for fighters from the EU, UK or the US to join the Russian army. At least two British men are believed to be fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine.

Pro-war bloggers close to the Russian military and state media on Thursday made no mention of Puello-Mota’s fugitive status in the US, instead spinning his defection as a PR coup for Moscow.

“Will served in the US armed forces, but after realising what was really happening in Ukraine, he joined the war as a volunteer a few months ago. Together with the Russian guys, he liberated Avdeevka shoulder to shoulder,” the prominent pro-war blogger Yuri Kotenok wrote on telegram.

Another Russian report said: “[Puello-Mota] is staunchly convinced of the need to support Russia and admires the tenacity and heroism of our soldiers.”

[rvchelking]

tagged by @perpetuagf thank you so much, queen! would love to continue explore my newest OCs (The Hill siblings) if you don't mind 🥰

—OC QUESTIONNAIRE

NAME: samantha erin hill

NICKNAME: sam: for everyone; her older brother calls her "sammy" sometimes!

GENDER: female

STAR SIGN: probably gemini based on her craziness

HEIGHT: 5ft ¼ in (153 cm). don't be fooled by that though, she's tough as hell.

ORIENTATION: she's straight.

NATIONALITY/ETHNICITY: american *eagle screeches on the background*.

FAVORITE FRUIT: apples.

FAVORITE SEASON: summer so she could visit digging sites

FAVORITE FLOWER: not very original, but probably roses and peonies.

FAVORITE SCENT: libraries! like that musky smell of old books, it's just very comforting to her. other than that, jason's cologne 🥰.

COFFEE, TEA, or HOT CHOCOLATE: coffee when she has to write an article or research. tea when it's a little cold!

AVERAGE HOURS OF SLEEP: probably 6-10. like it depends, when she's staying up late to get the job done or when she's out on digging sites. or when jason kolchek comes from assignments and she wants to get as many hours with him as possible until he leaves (or they fight) again.

DOGS or CATS: she is such a cat person. pretty sure she was a cat in another life.

DREAM TRIP: she'd probably say Nepal, Mongolia, Colombia, Venezuela. Not because she loves these places but because she's off the rails when it comes to digging some archaelogical shit. The more dangerous place - the merrier!

NUMBER OF BLANKETS: either one or none!

RANDOM FACT: she's acting all tough and shit, but deep down she's the nicest person you ever meet. she'd give you her last meal, take care of you when you're most helpless and give you all the love.

NAME: christopher mark hill

NICKNAME: his friends and sister call him "Chris", and his subordinates in the army call him "Colonel Hill". Those who don't like him call him "Pencilneck" or "Clever dick". yeah. that's rich talking about your superior...

GENDER: male duh

STAR SIGN: oh probably virgo

HEIGHT: 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) he's a fucking wall.

ORIENTATION: straight.

NATIONALITY/ETHNICITY: american *eagle screeches on the background*.

FAVORITE FRUIT: doesn't really like 'em. he'd rather eat a steak tbh.

FAVORITE SEASON: hates them all equally except maybe spring. because when he's on duty, it's too hot in summer, too slippery in autumn, too cold in winter.

FAVORITE FLOWER: not a flowers person!

FAVORITE SCENT: home and mother's pastry especially when he's gone for too long. he just really misses home.

COFFEE, TEA, or HOT CHOCOLATE: coffee for sure which he shouldn't drink too much probably.

AVERAGE HOURS OF SLEEP: oof thats a tough one. he barely sleeps, especially when he's off duty - PTSD and shit. it gets better only two weeks after, so the maximum hours of sleep he'd get maybe 4 or 5.

DOGS or CATS: dogs! he'd have one if he could, but he loves working with k9s.

DREAM TRIP: please just let this man stay at home he's so tired of travelling and going on missions.

NUMBER OF BLANKETS: mostly none because, once again - PTSD. when he's using one, it's probably just a light duvet.

RANDOM FACT: chris has seen a lot of shit, he made some questionable choices that led him to where he is now, and he regrets it all. he never wanted to kill and have blood on his hands, but it's just an unfortunate series of events that led him to what he is now.

[thischristianguy]

Lets separate the "James Bond" from 007

007 is a title, a job number. A person is given the 007 moniker as a way to hide identity and give the government plausible deniability.

James Bond is an orphan who is a Naval officer in the British Navy. No family ties, no partner or spouse. Is it also a title like 007?

If I say James Bond who comes to mind? One of the many white men who have played him. Which restricts casting not only due to the producers having the same response to what is James Bond. But to the many fans of the character. Many of whom would find such a change insulting for reasons I understand but consider without merit.

As a subversive pest of a fan I propose that the producers behind the James Bond franchise continue to separate 007 from James Bond. Not only in the movies but in the other licensed material.

Because the history of colonialism in the Commonwealth of the many nations ruled/conquered and released by the UK has led to man of these people living in the UK. A few have historical military ties to the UK. One being the Ghurkah's.

There are Gurkha military units in the Nepalese, British and Indian armies enlisted in Nepal, United Kingdom, India and Singapore. Although they meet many of the criteria of Article 47[11] of Protocol I of the Geneva Conventions regarding mercenaries, they are exempt under clauses 47(e) and (f), similar to the French Foreign Legion.[12]

To let this very long history lesson end now the Gurkha's are found across the Commonwealth. They were stationed in many places. Proud fighters who were given access into the British military. Why not into the secret service too? White guys stand out in certain places. But vaguely west asian people? Hmm....

So to end my TED talk about separating the James Bond from the 007 let me show who I want to play 007. Dev Patel......please please

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 4.1 (after 1950)

1954 – United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorizes the creation of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 1955 – The EOKA rebellion against the British Empire begins in Cyprus, with the goal of unifying with Greece. 1960 – The TIROS-1 satellite transmits the first television picture from space. 1964 – The British Admiralty, War Office and Air Ministry are replaced by a unified Defence Council of the United Kingdom. 1969 – The Hawker Siddeley Harrier, the first operational fighter aircraft with Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing capabilities, enters service with the Royal Air Force. 1970 – President Richard Nixon signs the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act into law. 1970 – A Royal Air Maroc Sud Aviation Caravelle crashes near Berrechid, Morocco, killing 61. 1971 – Bangladesh Liberation War: The Pakistan Army massacre more than a thousand people in Keraniganj Upazila, Bangladesh. 1973 – Project Tiger, a tiger conservation project, is launched in the Jim Corbett National Park, India. 1974 – The Local Government Act 1972 of England and Wales comes into effect. 1976 – Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak found Apple Computer, Inc. 1979 – Iran becomes an Islamic republic by a 99% vote, officially overthrowing the Shah. 1984 – Singer Marvin Gaye is shot to death by his father in his home in Arlington Heights, Los Angeles, California. 1986 – Communist Party of Nepal (Mashal) cadres attack a number of police stations in Kathmandu, seeking to incite a popular rebellion. 1989 – Margaret Thatcher's new local government tax, the Community Charge (commonly known as the "poll tax"), is introduced in Scotland. 1993 – NASCAR racer Alan Kulwicki is killed in a plane crash near the Tri-Cities Regional Airport in Blountville, Tennessee. 1997 – Comet Hale–Bopp is seen passing at perihelion. 1999 – Nunavut is established as a Canadian territory carved out of the eastern part of the Northwest Territories. 2001 – An EP-3E United States Navy surveillance aircraft collides with a Chinese People's Liberation Army Shenyang J-8 fighter jet. The Chinese pilot ejected but is subsequently lost. The Navy crew makes an emergency landing in Hainan, China and is detained. 2001 – Former President of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Slobodan Milošević surrenders to police special forces, to be tried on war crimes charges. 2001 – Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the Netherlands, the first contemporary country to allow it. 2004 – Google launches its Email service Gmail. 2006 – Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) of the Government of the United Kingdom is enforced, but later merged into National Crime Agency on 7 October 2013. 2011 – After protests against the burning of the Quran turn violent, a mob attacks a United Nations compound in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of thirteen people, including eight foreign workers. 2016 – The 2016 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict begins along the Nagorno-Karabakh Line of Contact.

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TOP 10 DEFENCE JOBS FOR 10TH PASS

Are you a 10th pass student interested in pursuing a career in defence? Look no further! Manasa Defence Academy offers top-notch training for aspirants like you. Here are the top 10 defence jobs you can excel in after completing your 10th grade.

Indian Army Soldier

Joining the Indian Army as a soldier can be a rewarding experience. You will undergo rigorous training to become a part of the prestigious force that serves the nation with pride.

Indian Navy Sailor

As an Indian Navy sailor, you will have the opportunity to serve at sea, protect the maritime borders, and contribute to the security of the nation.

Indian Air Force Airman

Joining the Indian Air Force as an Airman can open up doors to a dynamic career in aviation. You will receive specialized training and work in challenging environments.

Border Security Force (BSF) Constable

Serving in the BSF as a constable will allow you to safeguard the borders of our country, ensuring the safety and security of our nation.

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Constable

Joining the CISF as a constable will give you the chance to protect vital installations, industrial units, and public infrastructure across the country.

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Constable

Becoming a constable in the SSB will enable you to contribute to the security of the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders, ensuring peace and stability in the region.

Indian Coast Guard Navik

Joining the Indian Coast Guard as a Navik will involve patrolling the coastal waters, conducting search and rescue operations, and safeguarding marine assets.

Assam Rifles Rifleman

Serving in the Assam Rifles as a Rifleman will give you the opportunity to protect the northeast region, assist in counter-insurgency operations, and maintain law and order.

National Security Guard (NSG) Commando

Joining the NSG as a Commando will require you to undergo elite training in counter-terrorism operations, hostage rescue, and VIP protection.

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Constable

Serving in the ITBP as a constable will involve protecting the Indo-Tibetan border, conducting mountain rescue operations, and maintaining peace in the region.

In conclusion, the defence sector offers a plethora of opportunities for 10th pass students to serve the nation with honor and dedication. If you have the passion and commitment to excel in these roles, consider joining Manasa Defence Academy for the best training experience. Your journey to a successful career in defence starts here!

[englishendeavors]

My reflections on the book "Shoe dog" by Phil Knight

The book called "Shoe dog" written by Phil Knight is a memoir of the creator of shorts apparel "Nike" with the notorious slogan "Just do it!"

Here I will reflect on it in several parts as I read through the book. I will indicate the dates and chapters I read to capture ideas and interesting facts.

Reflection 1. pages 1-41

The book starts from the author sharing his experience of running in the dawn one day in Oregon, USA in small town called Portland. It was in 1962 and he was back to his parents house after seven years since he left them. He studied at the University of Oregon, then did his master's from a top business school - Stanford, served a year in the US Army.

The author describes himself as shy, pale and rail-thin 24 years old kid. Even though he is 24, he felt himself as a young kid coming back to parents' house and live in his own room. He also mentioned that he questioned what he wants and would become. He had no idea at that point. However, his project paper on exporting shoes that he worked during the MBA Entrepreneurship class excited him and he dreamed about it because he was an athlete himself and knew a lot about running. So, he called this idea as a crazy idea throughout first few chapters.

Then pitched his crazy idea to his father one evening. His father was very respectful man in Oregon and was a publisher of Oregon Journal and apparently he was above average class worker at that time. Surprisingly to the author his father was supportive and he started to prepare to his trip, the world trip.

He convinced his college friend to join the journey and started it from Hawaii. Once they landed in the airport of Hanolulu, the beautiful islands they wanted to hang on there for a while. They find a job as salesmen of encyclopedias and later Phil started selling securities though conducting many cold phone calls and closing deals. He succeeds but his crazy idea motivates him to leave his friend behind (his friend found a girlfriend and wanted to be with her) and flies to Japan. In Japan he manages to convince 4 executives of one shoe company (Onitsuka & Co, in Kobe) to become their representative in the US. Phil describes that morning meeting with Onitsuka representatives in details how he felt and tons of controversial ideas flew through his mind and how surprisingly well his peach was and how odd Japanese culture was. Then he continued his journey to Malaysia, Thailand, Hong-Kong, Vietnam, India, Nepal, Cairo, Jerusalem, Turkey, Rome, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, UK, Greece. The trip took him almost six months (he left on 7 September 1962 and returned 24 February 1963).

Interesting facts:

Phil Knight was called Buck by his family members and friends;

He learned and quite good mastered surfing while living in Hanolulu;

He was in Hawaii while the cold war between US and Soviet contry reached it's peak and everyone was expecting start of WW3;

His father's friends from United Press Internationals helped him to get around in Tokyo and collected to former colleages who were importing goods from Japan.

He tension between US and Japan after the WW2 felt so recent when he arrived to Tokyo as many buildings remain damaged after the bombing;

how weird the Jananize culture, they don't say yes or no and always talk in circles that you can't expect clear answer from them;

He made up the company which he represented to Onitsuka. He called it "Blue Ribbon Sports of Portland, Oregon" :-). These blue ribbons were from his past tracks (marathons) that he was proud of.

Isn't it interesting that at the age of 24 and be able to visit 16 countries in six months.

Reflection 2. pages 42-76 (1963-1964 years)

Throughout the year of 1963, Phil completed the accounting courses (yes, even more school) and got his CPA (Certified Public Account) certification then started working in an accounting firm Ross Bros.&Montgomery. The accounting company branch in Portland was very small and from November to April the workload was enormous. They worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. So, this year passed away while he was still waiting for his sports shoes from Japan.

After the new year, Phil got his first box with sports shoes (twelve pairs) and was impressed with the quality and appearance. He describes them as they were more than beautiful and he hasn't seen any other shoes like them in Italy or France. He immediately sends two pairs to his track coach at Oregon, Bill Bowerman. Bowerman was a brilliant coach and natural leader of young people with enormous obsession of gear for running. He had spend days on modifying the footwear of his athletes, improving them so they run like deer. Phil hoped that Bowerman would place order for the shoes for his athletes which he did. Eventually, they agreed to be a partners with 51/49 percent share of the deal and Phil be in control.

Second time, Phil placed 300 pairs of shoes worth of 3,000$ and became official distributor in the West US after receiving a confirmation letter from Mr Miyazaki, one of representatives of the Onitsuka company. Few months later he received a letter from another person from New York who claimed that he is only official distributor of Onitsuka. To clarify and get this straighten he went to Japan and met with the head of Onitsuka, Mr. Onitsuka himself. Apparently, all his executives were scared of Mr. Onitsuka but Phil's meeting went very well and he had gotten the confirmation that he would be the one offical distributor of his shoes in the West US. (The other person, in New York apparently was selling wrestling shoes and not the track shoes. Thus, Phil will be selling the track shoes in West US while the other representative will be selling wrestling shoes nationwide and track shoes only in the East Cost). After this high-level meeting he goes to climb the Mount Fuji, where he met his love, a girl named Sarah. He had fallen in love with her. She visits him after several weeks and they celebrate Christmas (1964) together. On the other occasion she visited him for couple of weeks. However, her parents prohibited her from dating with Phil. Eventually, she drops him. He goes through enormous heartbreak and with support of one of his twin sisters, Jeanne, he resumes his work with the Blue Ribbon (selling the shoes).

In 1965 the year starts from the request of his former classmate, Jeff Johnson to become his sales representative because the pair of shoes that Phil send him were great and everyone was interested to buy. Eventually, he starts selling the shoes and overwhelms Phil with mail communication by sending daily mails. Jeff being a social worker loved socializing and decided to quit his social work and unite with runners and became full time sales person of Blue Ribbon. Jeff's persistence wins and he becomes the first full time sales with the salary of 400$ (even as a social worker he got 460$).

A friend of his father gave advice on Phil's career path saying that anyone changes jobs at least three times and each time they have to start all over again. So, he advised Phil to get his CPA while he is young. The CPA (Certified Public Account) along with MBA will put solid floor under the earnings. This way he can change jobs but will always maintain his salary level. Nice advice, isn't it?

Phil bought shoes (tiger model) for 3.33$ per pair and sold it for 6.95$ in the US.

During the flight to Japan, Phil was so nervous that he was trying to memorize a content of the book "How to do business with the Japanese".

in 1965 running wan't a sport. Apparently, people mocked the runners. Drivers would throw a beer or soda at them.

Reflection 3. pages 77-??? (1965-1980 years)

There were a lot happening starting from breaking up with Onitsuka in extremely unpleasant way, going through the trial and winning it, launch of new Blue Ribbon's brand "Nike", recruitment of promising athletes, constant shortage of cash and many other challenges that will be described below.

Blue Ribbon (BR) started to grow in sales with 100% growth each year. In 1967, it had Johnson on the East Coast and Bork in California. In addition, Bowerman recommended several people, including Bob Woodell who played a crucial role in the development of BR. He was a promising athlete (a track star) if not an accident where he injured his vertebra and had no hope of walking. Even though Bob was in the wheelchair, he had a strong stamina and will and never complained and furiously tackled all challenges at BR. At one moment, when Phil desperately needed cash to close his debt Bob's parents had given him all their savings. In 1974 there was a trial with Onisutka and Pre died. In 1975 BR bought their first factory in the US and started repairing it for 250,000

Cash. 150,000 in sales in 1968, 300,000 in sales in 1969, 1.3 million USD in 1971,

Phil's personal life. He was working as an accountant at Price Waterhouse for almost two years (1966-1967), then he became an assistant professor at Portland State University in Fall 1967. His aim was to free up time to dedicate to BR. At the university he had met his wife and married her within a year. She started working at BR and after four months they started dating and exchanged their vows on 13 September 1968. Phil quits teaching next year and accidentally learned that one of students were looking for a job and he offered to be design print ads, logoes, visuals for presentations (it was Caroly Davidson, who created a today's Nike swoosh). Phil describes himself as absentminded (he would drive to the grocery store and come home empty-handed, without the one item Penny asked. It was because of many business problems he had). Also, he apparently misplaced everything at home, especially wallets and keys. Besides, he wasn't housebroken. He left his clothes everywhere, left food on the counter, etc. Moreover, he was into himself. He was lost in his own thoughts, trying to solve some problems and developing plans. He didn't hear her or remember what she said. Finally, he hated loosing anything. He always blamed someone, remembered how his father didn;t let him win ping-pong when he was a child. On top of this, Penny had to manage tiny (25 USD per week) budget for groceries. In September 1969, they had a first baby (boy whom they named Matthew). In search of a new shoe supplier he agrees to do a business in a factory called, Canada in Guadalajara, Mexico. They produced first batch of the shoes but the quality was poor and shoes broke down quickly. Then BR had problems with the First National bank and Ito, from Nissho basically saved them and payed all the load fully after carefull examination of BR's accounting books. I stopped at page 255. he almost always was tongue-tied. loss of words,

Person:

Bowerman, Olympics trainer of track runners, very ambitious, meticulous, callous, persistent.

Hiraku Iwano, personal assistant of Kitami, one of Onitsuka's main representatives. Iwano in his twenties, innocent, just a kid.

Nissho Iwai, Japanese trading company, who helped BR a lot by loaning the cash. he believed that BR was very promising and could be 20 mln worth company. Ito is another person from this company, he was the most smartest man Phil ever met, meticulous, super confident, so self-assured. Phil called him the Ice Man.

Kitami, Onitsutka's main representative. He once played a guitar and sang an Italian song in the voice of an Irish tenor. The room was surreal. He proposes to sell the BR and later he refuses saying it. Onitsuka's plan was to replace BR with other distributors.

Pre, promising young athlete who changed after 1972 olympics and was never the same. He died at age of 24 in a car accident.

Bob Strasser, young lawyer, who helped BR win the case over Onitsutka and later because the partner of BR. His was best at negotiations. However, when Nike went public he stopped listening Phil and left the company. He joined adidas and Phil took it as betrail.

[toughgirlchallenges]

Rachael Crewesmith - One of only 46 female Winter Mountaineering Instructors (ever!), mountain bike, swim, run guide. Noisily taking up space in a male-dominated industry, bringing her peers along for the ride.

Join us as we dive into the captivating story of Rachael Crewesmith, an extraordinary mountaineer, rock climber, hill walker, and mountain bike guide. Discover how Rachael fearlessly defies boundaries in a male-dominated industry, taking on epic challenges and inspiring others along the way.

Rachael in her own words: 

“I’m a mountaineer, rock climber, hill walker, mountain biker and occasional paddler. I divide my time between the sprawling Scottish Highlands and the compact but wild mountains of Snowdonia where I work as a mountaineering instructor and mountain bike guide.

I have ridden my bike across Nepal, round and round the Strathpuffer 24 hr endurance course and down the twisty, rooty trails of the forests of the Highlands. I have climbed up 100 Munroes (and counting), El Capitan in Yosemite, to 6000m in the Himalaya and up the north face of Ben Nevis. My favourite day out ever was climbing The Original Route on The Old Man of Hoy, on Orkney. 

I’ve also spent time just travelling for travelling sake, especially in Asia. I visited Burma (Myanmar) at the same time as President Obama and witnessed the carnival of the first US state visit ever. I have walked across the living root bridges of Cherrapungee in north-eastern India and ridden the Darjeeling steam train. I have had dinner with the Nepali Army in Bhojpur and breakfast with the monks of north-eastern Thailand. I love coming home to the UK and realising just how amazing our diverse country is. From laverbread in South Wales to fresh mussels cooked in a jetboil on a Hebridean island, I love our country and all it has to offer.”

  Get ready for an exciting month of July on the Tough Girl Podcast, as we shine a spotlight on women working in the outdoors. Sponsored by Land & Wave - join us as we delve into their stories, gain insights, and discover valuable tips from their incredible experiences. 

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  Show notes

Who is Rachael

Working as an outdoor professional 

Living in Llanberis in North Wales

Where her love of the mountains comes from 

Being obsessed with hockey from a young age

Being inspired by her mum - who has previously swum the English Channel!

Having a year out between school and university 

Spending time in Nepal and going to Everest Base Camp at 18

Meeting a boy who was into climbing

Joining the mountaineering club at Nottingham University 

Why climbing didn’t come naturally to her

Studying archeology at university 

Working as a hockey coach

Leaving university and getting a job at a climbing wall

Not having a plan in her career

Not knowing what she wanted to do 

Becoming a Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) 

Following up and doing her Mountaineering Climbing Instructor (MCI) 

Becoming a Mountain Leader (ML) and doing 40 qualifying days 

Loving the variety of what she can do with her qualifications 

The challenges of working in the outdoor industry

Making the transition to becoming a freelancer

Why it’s important to build connections and networks

Getting work 

The advantages of being a women in the outdoors

Elitism in the industry

Observing other women working in the industry

Working with certain choice companies and what she’s looking for

Pay in the industry as a mountaineering instructor and mountain leader

Asking for more money and being paid what your worth

Favourite type of work to get 

Remaining positive when dealing with miserable weather while out working

Professional enthusiasm!

Winter Mountain Leader Qualification 

10% of Winter ML holders are female

Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI)

Women in Mountain Training Conference 2022

The importance of networking 

Proximal Role Models - Rebecca Williams 

Women’s Trad Festival 

Irish Women’s Rock Festival 

Advice for women who want to gain more qualifications

Dr. Will Hardy - completion rates of Mountain Leader Qualification 

Bangor University and Mountain Training PhD - Developing excellence in outdoor provision: enhancing training pathways for outdoor qualifications. 

Why you should practice with a variety of people 

Tips for finding people to train with 

Women in Mountain Training Facebook Page

Climbing the ‘Old Man of Hoy’ part of the Orkney archipelago off the north coast of Scotland.

What VS means in climbing - Very Severe 

An explanation of traditional climbing grades

Balancing the job/work with your love/passion for the outdoors

Being able to pick and choose her work

Being a Trustee of Cam&Bear Fund for Adventure 

How to connect with Rachael  

Wanting to run the Welsh 3000ers in under 12 hrs 

“Think big, start small, but do start”

  Social Media

Website: rachcrewe.com 

Instagram: @rachcrewe 

Twitter: @rachcrewe

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-crewesmith-75211530/

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[senaabhyasagra]

What Is NDA ?(National Defense Academy)

What Is NDA (National Defense Academy) test is a competitive exam administered through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) of India. The test is conducted every year twice, and the successful candidates are admitted into the NDA as an institution of joint training to train the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. The test is comprised of two sections: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) Candidates who are able to pass both tests are required to take an interview with a personal representative and a the physical test. The NDA test is thought to be to be one of the most difficult exams to pass in India and requires intense preparation for success.

What Is NDA Exam? Everything You Need to Know

Are you considering your career with the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force? Find out more details about this National Defence Academy (NDA) test, including qualifications, exam structure along with the syllabus in this complete guide.

Introduction What Is NDA ?

For many of the young people living in India participating with the Indian Armed Forces is a dream job. It's a job that gives you a sense of gratitude and respect. It also provides a sense of meaning. If you want to be an officer of the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force, the National Defence Academy (NDA) test is an excellent starting point. It is one of the most popular entrance tests for those who wish to join the military to become an officer. In this post, we'll discuss everything you should be aware of about the NDA exam, including requirements for eligibility, exam format exam syllabus, and much more.

What is NDA Exam?

The NDA test is a nationwide entrance test conducted through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every two years. The test is designed for those who wish to become a member of in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force as officers. The test is conducted in two parts - a the written test along with an SSB interview. Candidates who pass the exam written are then invited to the SSB interview that is held through the Services Selection Board (SSB).

Eligibility Criteria for NDA Exam:

1- Before submitting an application for the NDA exam, candidates should be sure that they fulfill the eligibility requirements. Here are the eligibility requirements to take this NDA exam:

2- Age Limit Candidates must be 16.5 and 19.5 years old.

3- Educational Qualification Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent exam from an accredited board.

4- Nationality The candidates have to be Indian citizens or citizens from Bhutan or Nepal.

Exam Pattern for NDA Exam:

The NDA exam is comprised of two sections - Mathematics as well as General Ability Test (GAT). Both exams are scheduled on the same day and the test is of an objective nature. This is the exam format to be used for this NDA exam:

1- Mathematics: This exam is 300 marks long and is comprised of 120 questions. The time for the test can be 2.5 hours.

2- General Ability Test: GAT exam is 600 marks long and is comprised of 150 questions. The length of the test can be 2.5 hours.

SSB Interview:

Candidates who have passed the written test are invited to an SSB interview. The SSB interview will be conducted in two stages : stage I and stage II.

1- Stage I: The first stage of the SSB interview is comprised of the Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests as well as pictures Perception and Description Test (PP&DT). The stage 1 test lasts one day and those who pass the stage I test are invited to take an exam in stage II.

2- Stage II: Stage two of an SSB interview is comprised of psychological tests and Tests for Group Testing Officers (GTO) and interview. The length of the stage II test is four days.

Syllabus for NDA Exam:

This is the outline for the NDA test:

1- Mathematical: Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry of three and two dimensions Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability.

2- General Ability Test: English, General Knowledge, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Geography, Current Events.

FAQs:

Q. What is the procedure for selecting for the NDA test?

A. The process of selection for the NDA exam is comprised of a written test as well as an SSB interview.

Q. Can women be eligible for the NDA

A. Yes, at present only male candidates can take the NDA test.

Q. Does there have to be negative markings in the NDA test?

A. Yes There is a negative mark in the amount of 0.33 points for every incorrect answer in Mathematics as well as GAT tests.

Q. Can candidates use calculators during the NDA test?

A. The candidates aren't allowed to use calculators , or any electronic device during the examination.

Q. What is the minimum score required for the NDA test?

A. Score for the NDA exam varies each year, based on how many applicants who are taking the test and the level of difficulty of the test.

Conclusion:

It is a must to pass the NDA test is an high-profile test that provides a fantastic opportunity for people who want to be part of the Indian Armed Forces as officers. In order to pass the exam applicants must possess a solid academic background as well having a high level of physical and mental health. In this post, we've given all the essential information concerning this NDA exam, such as its qualifications, exam structure as well as the syllabus. If you're looking to take the NDA test, make sure you are prepared and keep your eyes on the goal you have set. If you have the right mindset and commitment, you'll be able to be successful in this test and achieve your goal of serving the country.

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The world needs you- Firefighters! 

Fire is one of the most powerful elements in this world. Once it gets ignited it is unstoppable. Everything turns into ashes once it catches fire. Fire is used by us in our day-to-day life but still, we fear fire and our body and mind are not capable of handling the trauma of fire anyway. It is always in the news we hear that –this house or building has caught fire. It might be of any reason electric sparkles, through any household chores, chemical blasts in factories, or there can be any mishappening which can catch fire. Firefighters must be well trained to put off the fire. 

But yes there is a solution to the problem of all the fire mishaps. There is only one army that can save us the firefighters and yes not just for once they have saved our lives many times. The firefighters are the real heroes saving our life in every part of the world. 

The firefighters are skilled enough to handle any situation, it doesn’t matter how horrible it is. To save thousands of other lives they put themselves in danger. Firefighters are taught how to contain and extinguish fires. To stop fires from spreading, firefighters must act swiftly and cooperatively. They operate pumps to activate the hoses and attach them to fire hydrants to help put out the fire. Additionally, they might have to save others trapped within burning structures. Days may pass while firefighters rescue survivors and assist with medical care at the scene of an emergency.

In addition to responding to fire situations, firefighters also respond to medical emergencies and traffic accidents. In addition to their duties in emergency circumstances, firefighters also train and conduct exercises, maintain their equipment, write emergency reports, and educate the public about fire safety. But nowadays it has been very difficult for companies to have sufficient manpower so they can send as many as firefighters required. The importance of firefighters is well understood and respected. Now the question arises of where to find these skilled-experienced or fresher firefighters. Candidates and companies both are hustling nowadays to settle down in a proper way. Firefighting is not an easy job. The firefighting recruitment agency lowers the pressure on the company and the candidate both. It helps the candidates get the best job that matches their job experience and the companies get skilled candidates. 

There are many firefighting recruitment agencies that are working actively, among one them is AJEETS. AJEETS is the leading firefighting recruitment agency in India that provides its services across the globe. AJEETS is providing manpower to different countries for the last 16 years. Our team of experts selects the most efficient candidates matching their job descriptions. Experts also guide and trains the candidates for different services. 

As the leading firefighting recruitment agency, we save your time by not letting you in these technical things of sorting resumes, taking interviews, and finalizing the candidates. We have a huge database of candidates that might help you in many ways. The hiring process is quite simple with AJEETS. When discussing the compensation, we make sure that the goals of the employee and the business line up. AJEETS team has recruited skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled manpower to countries like Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman in the Middle East; Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, the Maldives, and China in the Far East; and the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, Romania, and Serbia in Europe. As the leading firefighting recruitment agency, we recruit manpower from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Kenya, and Uganda. You won't regret choosing AJEETS as your firefighter recruitment agency, we assure you.

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Nepal Man Duped Army Aspirants Of Rs 2 Crore, Arrested: Cops

Nepal Man Duped Army Aspirants Of Rs 2 Crore, Arrested: Cops

The accused charged at least Rs 6 lakh each from more than 25 job aspirants. (Representational) Kathmandu: A 43-year-old Nepalese citizen was arrested on Sunday for duping people of at least Rs 200 lakhs under the pretext of promising them jobs in the Indian Army, police said. Narendra Pakhrin was arrested from eastern Nepal’s Morang district, near Biratnagar Industrial Estate after the police…

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Nepal Man Duped Army Aspirants Of Rs 2 Crore, Arrested: Cops

Nepal Man Duped Army Aspirants Of Rs 2 Crore, Arrested: Cops

The accused charged at least Rs 6 lakh each from more than 25 job aspirants. (Representational) Kathmandu: A 43-year-old Nepalese citizen was arrested on Sunday for duping people of at least Rs 200 lakhs under the pretext of promising them jobs in the Indian Army, police said. Narendra Pakhrin was arrested from eastern Nepal’s Morang district, near Biratnagar Industrial Estate after the police…

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Nepal Army Birendra Sainik Hospital Vacancy | Nepal Army Hospital Vacancy 2079 | Nepal Army Vacancy

Nepal Army Birendra Sainik Hospital Vacancy | Nepal Army Hospital Vacancy 2079 | Nepal Army Vacancy

Nepal Army Birendra Sainik Hospital Vacancy | Nepal Army Hospital Vacancy 2079 | Nepal Army Vacancy Nepal Army Welfare Fund is looking for qualified candidates for the following positions for its Birendra Sainik Hospital for the following posts. Interested candidates can submit their applications no later than 2079/6/3. Birendra Hospital Vacancy | Nepal Army Hospital Vacancy   View Vacancy…

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Birendra Hospital Chhauni Vacancy 2079

Birendra Hospital Chhauni Vacancy 2079

Birendra Hospital Chhauni Vacancy 2079- Know The Vacant Post, Eligibility, Salary, Admit Card, Exam Date, and Full Notification – ( Birendra Sainik Hospital) Kathmandu published a job vacancy  Armed Forces Directorate General of Military Welfare, Jangi Adda Notice to Requruite health professionals this  Notification regarding recruitment of manpower contract service required for Shri Birendra…

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So how the heck do the Avengers pay for stuff, and how rich are they?

So, in the wake of “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” There’s a lot of debate about why Sam didn’t seem to get paid well for his work in the Avengers (at least in the MCU continuity), and this has got me thinking: we’ve got no evidence that the Avengers are, financially, anything but a hot mess. So lets break it down, Avenger by Avenger, using real-world pay scales for the ones who have jobs.

Tony: a billionaire, so clearly he’s a financial genius, right? Well….. his actions say otherwise. He’s shown to be wildly irresponsible with his money. He inherited a lot of wealth form his parents which was managed by the first Jarvis, Obadiah, and Pepper for him, he buys and then gives away not just woks of art, but entire collections by major 20th century artists on a whim, destroyed his own cars and home without concern, he tanks the value of his own company in the first Iron Man with a bad press interview, gets kicked of his own bord of directors, and ultimately, in Iron Man 2, gives control of his company to Pepper. He’s insanely rich, and insanely smart, but man, he’s not smart with his money. So all the cool stuff, his suits, the Avengers tower, the facility up-state: that’s all paid for by him, but Pepper is holding the purse-stings.  So, does he pay the others? We have no evidence for most of them… but we do with Spidey. Peter Parker is in the Stark Internship Program a euphemism to hide the fact he’s training and mentoring him as a super-hero, but I find the wording interesting: he refers to Spidey, his surrogate son and chosen heir, as an intern. I.E., Unpaid.  I’m guessing this is Howard’s influence over him, some sort of ‘make you own way in the world, son’ attitude, but  if he’s not paying Spidey, is he paying anyone else? He certainly pays for stuff super heroes suits and things, equipment, fuel, the base, but does he pay anyone a wage? No one ever mentions it. You think it would come up.

So, if he’s not paying them a wage, where do Avengers  (and thier allies) get their day-to-day money from, and are they rich? Using google and https://www.federalpay.org, lets find out.

Cap: Well, before Civil war, he’s a shield operative, and he presumably still holds his military rank: he’s a US Army captain, with (well) over 40 years service, so USD$88,142.40 per year, with $237.71  drill pay (pay per drill you have to do on weekends, on leave or outside of normal service) and $175.00 per month hazard pay (which I bet is interesting) on top of that. As a WW2 veteran, he’d be eligible for a war pension if he:

Was not discharged for dishonorable reasons; and,

Served 90 days of active military duty; and,

Served at least one day during wartime ("wartime" as determined by the VA); and,

Had  countable family income below a certain yearly limit; and,

Is  age 65 years or older; or

Regardless of age is permanently disabled, not due to wilful misconduct.

As he’s still receiving 90k per year, he’s ineligible for a pension as his countable yearly income is above the limit.  So if shield pays him in accordance with his rank and years of service, about $90, 600 per year incuding hazard pay.

After civil war, he’s a fugitive on the run, so presumably flat broke. I’d asume he gets his pension returened to him after the snap.

He’s also just gone from the 40’s to the present day, so 70 years of inflation probably makes buying things very confusing for him: everything would seem insanely expensive at first. He’d also not know what the correct prices are for anything invented after 45. You might get used to how much more expensive food and coffee is, but how much is a smart-phone worth? $200? $2000 $20000? Who knows? I bet the others have to facepalm a lot when he either refuses to pay for what he sees as clear price-gouging, and at the same time regularly pays insane amounts of money for goods and services because he doesn’t know better. He also has no known assets other than his pay: he rents an apartment making him one of the few American males in his age-group who isn’t a home-owner

Thor: Does Asgard even have currency? It’s depicted like a “Crystal spires and toga” type utopia with no poverty: even working class Asgardian’s like Scourge seem to be pretty well-off and want for nothing, so he’s from a post-scarcity society where actual magic is a thing. His “Another” coffee cup smashing and the fact he doesn’t have a computer of phone in Ragnarök might indicate that, no, he just doesn’t have, need or understand money. Splitting a bar tab with him must be a nightmare. His breakdown post snap indicates he’s got some cash, but not a huge amount, and is probably skiving of Valkyrie and the other Asgardians.

Banner: Okay, so a PhD could make you a lot of money from patents… in pharmacology or engineering. Theoretical physics? Not so good. And if Banner did have any patents, they’ve probably been seized under eminent domain by the US military.  At the start of The Hulk film, he’s working a entry-level factory job at a botteling plant in Brazil. The minimum wage in Brazil is 1069.62 Real per month, that’s 12,835.44 Real per year, or around $2437.79 US per year, before everything goes wrong for him! He then runs off to India, works for Tony for a bit and then gets shot into space. Spidey may actually make more in allowance than Banner does, and Banner is a gown ass man with bills to pay: I’d imagine he loses a lot in ripped clothing.

Natasha and Barton: Pre Civil-war, both are government spooks, so how well does that pay? The salaries of CIA Intelligence Analysts based in the US range from $25,838 to $685,701 , with a median salary of $125,340, so let’s assume that Shield pays in a similar range: $685,701 per year for Director Fury, around 125,000 for Natasha and Cliff, which explains Cliff’s nice, middle-class mid-western home. Post civil war, presumably not great: we know that Natasha spends a lot of her savings running and hiding all across the world, and Cliff takes a deal and presumably lives of his savings, pension and his wife’s income.

Rhodes: Full USAF colonel with over 10 years service? $105,562.80 per year, plus $293.23 drill pay per drill and $175 per month hazard pay, and because he’s team Stark and not Team Cap in Civil War, he’d not lose any of that. He presumably also gets an injury pay-out after his accident. After T’challa and Stark, he might be the best paid avenger.

Dr Strange: spends all his money he made as a surgeon on trying to cure his hands: spends literally his last dollars heading to Nepal to train. Wong even jokes with him about their lack of worldly money when asking for a tuna-melt. But, can use illusion to make people think he has money, and his home and clothes etc. come with the job, so in the same boat as Thor in that he has no money, but needs none AKA, he’s a bastard to try and split a restaurant bill with.

Wanda and Vision: No know source of income, just sort of live in Tony’s hose and eat his food, and on top of that Wanda goes on the run after civil war… yet they can stay in fancy hotels in Edinburgh, a relatively expensive city, and Vison apparently bought them a house to retire in, so one of them has some source of money. Maybe Tony gave Vision years of back-pay form when he was still Jarvis, or maybe the vison has a day job, which is, frankly, hilarious. Could you imagine him as a barista? I can, and it makes me very happy.

Scott Lang: I’d assumed he’d be super, super broke, but apparently the average pay for a private security consultant in the Bay area is $85,430 per year. Not bad. Pity he gets sucked into the quantum realm just as his business is taking off, so presumably, flat broke again.

Bucky: no known income, and I doubt Hydra paid him for being the Winter Soldier so he probably has no savings, but he should, technically, qualify for a military pension. As a single veteran, he’d be  eligible for federal tax-free pension of up to $1732 per month, or $20,784 tax free per year. Not much for someone who lives in NYC. He may also be eligible for medical benefits over the loss of his arm. Whether or not he got to see any of that money given how confused his life has been over the past 10 years is unclear, but on paper he’s eligible.

T’challa: He is, quite possibly, richer than Stark, and as an absolute monarch pays no tax and has access to his Nation’s vast wealth in vibanium. It’s good to be the king!

Captain Marvel: USAF captain, and a test pilot; the test pilot school only accepts applicants with a service length of less than 9 years 6 months (10 years six moths of helicopters) as they don’t want older applicants. With 8 years service, $79,538.40, plus drill pay and hazard.  However, no know (human) pay since 1990. Flat broke.

Guardians of the Galaxy: no data, but I’m assuming “Cowboy Bebop” levels of perpetual never-ending poverty given the way they choose to live. I’d also assume Rocket has taken all their cash into some sort of Ponzi scheme of his own creation, because just look at him, of course he has.

Spidey: he’s got about $10 of his aunts’ money at any given time, so he can buy lunch… which may in fact be more than Banner or Lang, and we know it’s more that Strange or Thor.

 So, here the big one: how rich or how broke is Sam?

Sam Wilson: annoyingly, we’re not directly told what rank Sam held in any MCU film. USAF pararescue “Maroon berets” are generally NCO’s (but there’ are officer-ranked pararescue) , and he’s seen working on his wings at one point, where as officers don’t generally work on or maintain airframes. He’s shown wearing a Nation Air guard grey while jogging at one point to confuse the matter further. The general consensus on redit is he’s a former USAF tech sergeant (E-6). But how long was he in the air force? With six years service (the minimum sensible time he could have served to work in pararescue based on his age), that would be $41,464.80 per year, plus drill pay and hazard. As Anthony Mackie, the actor that plays him, was 36 as of Civil War, and assuming the character is the same age, and assuming he retired from the air force that year, and he joined the USAF at 17, the youngest you can join, he’d have served 19 years, giving him a pay of $51,566.40, the maximum pay you can get at this rank before promotion to Master Sergent,  but meaning he left just before he’d qualify for the 50% final salary pension you’d qualify for after 20 years. Which seems weird. So let’s assume the character is one year older than the actor that plays him and served 20 years (ages 17-37), that means Sam has a military pension of $25,783.20 per year (20,784 of it tax-free), plus any injury benefits. He councils other veterans, but doesn’t get paid for that. He also chooses Team Cap in Civil War, so would become a wanted criminal, and so lose his income between 2016 and 2018, and then gets snapped and has no income for 5 years, which would destroy his credit rating. Like the rest of Team Cap, he presumably gets his post snap pardon, and goes to work for the US government at his former pay and rank. However, given how Captain John Walker treats him as an equal, it’s possible he’s been promoted to a captain when the  hired back, giving him a pay of between $54,176.40 to $88,142.40 (with 20 years experience, depending on if they take into account his prior service or not, and how much prior service he has), but either way, he’s just starting this as a new job after being legally dead for 5 years: no savings, and no credit.

Commercial fishing vessels cost about 10% of their total value per year in maintenance alone. I can’t identify what sort of boat the Wilson’s have, but some quick googling indicates that the cheapest  15m long wooden in-shore shrimp trawler costs around $140,000, so that’s $14,000 per year in maintenance costs alone, minimum. And that’s a lower estimate, assuming the rest of the business is sound, which we know it isn’t.

So, in concussion, yes, Sam is in some serious financial trouble until he can re-build his savings and credit, but the scary bit is he’s not alone in that: he’s probably better off than Lang, Banner, Danvers, Strange, Thor, Bucky, Wanda and Parker. Only Clint (if he gets a full pardon and gets his full pension), Rhodes, Stark and T’challa aren’t in some sort of potential financial problems. That asshole bank teller was right: despite the fact it seems to pay well on paper, with a few exceptions, the Avengers financials are probibaly a mess. EDIT: Rocket is running the Ponzi scheme, if that’s not clear from context. The others know they have money somewhere, but not where it’s gone. And It’s been pointed out to me that as he’s technically a POW while he’s the Winter Soldier, Bucky is owed over 70 years back-pay, equal to over 3 million dollars, details in the notes.

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 7.21 (after 1900)

1904 – Louis Rigolly, a Frenchman, becomes the first man to break the 100 mph (161 km/h) barrier on land. He drove a 15-liter Gobron-Brillié in Ostend, Belgium. 1907 – The passenger steamer SS Columbia sinks after colliding with the steam schooner San Pedro off Shelter Cove, California, killing 88 people. 1919 – The dirigible Wingfoot Air Express crashes into the Illinois Trust and Savings Building in Chicago, killing 12 people. 1920 – The "Belfast Pogrom" begins two years of violence with the expulsion of thousands of Belfast shipyard, factory and linen mill workers from their jobs. 1925 – Scopes Trial: In Dayton, Tennessee, high school biology teacher John T. Scopes is found guilty of teaching human evolution in class and fined $100. 1925 – Malcolm Campbell becomes the first man to exceed 150 mph (241 km/h) on land. At Pendine Sands in Wales, he drives Sunbeam 350HP built by Sunbeam at a two-way average speed of 150.33 mph (242 km/h). 1936 – Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia is constituted, establishing an anarcho-syndicalist economy in Catalonia. 1944 – World War II: Battle of Guam: American troops land on Guam, starting a battle that will end on August 10. 1944 – World War II: Claus von Stauffenberg and four fellow conspirators are executed for the July 20 plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. 1949 – The United States Senate ratifies the North Atlantic Treaty. 1952 – The 7.3 Mw  Kern County earthquake strikes Southern California with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), killing 12 and injuring hundreds. 1954 – First Indochina War: The Geneva Conference partitions Vietnam into North Vietnam and South Vietnam. 1959 – NS Savannah, the first nuclear-powered cargo-passenger ship, is launched as a showcase for Dwight D. Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" initiative. 1959 – Elijah Jerry "Pumpsie" Green becomes the first African-American to play for the Boston Red Sox, the last team to integrate. He came in as a pinch runner for Vic Wertz and stayed in as shortstop in a 2–1 loss to the Chicago White Sox. 1960 – Sirimavo Bandaranaike is elected Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, becoming the world's first female head of government 1961 – Mercury program: Mercury-Redstone 4 Mission: Gus Grissom piloting Liberty Bell 7 becomes the second American to go into space (in a suborbital mission). 1961 – Alaska Airlines Flight 779 crashes near Shemya Air Force Base in Shemya, Alaska killing six. 1964 – A series of racial riots break out in Singapore. In the next six weeks, 23 die with 454 others injured. 1969 – Apollo program: At 02:56 UTC, astronaut Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to walk on the Moon, followed 19 minutes later by Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin. 1970 – After 11 years of construction, the Aswan High Dam in Egypt is completed. 1972 – The Troubles: Bloody Friday: The Provisional IRA detonate 22 bombs in central Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom in the space of 80 minutes, killing nine and injuring 130. 1973 – In Lillehammer, Norway, Mossad agents kill a waiter whom they mistakenly thought was involved in the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre. 1976 – Christopher Ewart-Biggs, the British ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, is assassinated by the Provisional IRA. 1977 – The start of the four-day-long Libyan–Egyptian War. 1979 – Jay Silverheels, a Mohawk actor, becomes the first Native American to have a star commemorated in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 1983 – The world's lowest temperature in an inhabited location is recorded at Vostok Station, Antarctica at −89.2 °C (−128.6 °F). 1995 – Third Taiwan Strait Crisis: The People's Liberation Army begins firing missiles into the waters north of Taiwan. 2008 – Ram Baran Yadav is declared the first President of Nepal. 2010 – President Barack Obama signs the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. 2011 – NASA's Space Shuttle program ends with the landing of Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-135 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. 2012 – Erden Eruç completes the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world.