Embraze is a metal band from Kiiminki, Finland. Their music could be described as a combination of traditional metal and dark/gothic elements. The band's last album The Last Embrace was released on 16 August 2006.
After fifteen years, the band called it quits on the May Day 2009 on their final gig in Oulu, Finland.
The band reunited in 2019 and announced several live shows.
Band members
Current members
* Lauri Tuohimaa - Vocal, Guitars (see Charon, For My Pain...)
* Ilkka Leskelä - Drums (see Maple Cross)
* Heidi Määttä - Keyboards
* Olli-Pekka Karvonen - Bass guitars
* Sami Siekkinen - Guitars (see Maple Cross)
Former members
* Petri Henell - Bass guitars (1994-1997) (see Seith)
* Mikko Aaltonen - Guitars (1994-1995)
* Juha Rytkönen - Guitars (1995-1997)
* Janne Regelin - Guitars (1997-1999)
* Janne Räsänen - Bass guitars (1997-1999)
* Markus Uusitalo - Guitars (1999-2000)
* Toni Kaisto - Bass guitars (1999-2000)
Discography
*LAEH (1998)
*Intense (1999)
*Endless Journey (2001)
*Katharsis (2002)
*The Last Embrace (2006)
After fifteen years, the band called it quits on the May Day 2009 on their final gig in Oulu, Finland.
The band reunited in 2019 and announced several live shows.
Band members
Current members
* Lauri Tuohimaa - Vocal, Guitars (see Charon, For My Pain...)
* Ilkka Leskelä - Drums (see Maple Cross)
* Heidi Määttä - Keyboards
* Olli-Pekka Karvonen - Bass guitars
* Sami Siekkinen - Guitars (see Maple Cross)
Former members
* Petri Henell - Bass guitars (1994-1997) (see Seith)
* Mikko Aaltonen - Guitars (1994-1995)
* Juha Rytkönen - Guitars (1995-1997)
* Janne Regelin - Guitars (1997-1999)
* Janne Räsänen - Bass guitars (1997-1999)
* Markus Uusitalo - Guitars (1999-2000)
* Toni Kaisto - Bass guitars (1999-2000)
Discography
*LAEH (1998)
*Intense (1999)
*Endless Journey (2001)
*Katharsis (2002)
*The Last Embrace (2006)
Samal De Silva was a Sri Lankan leftist political activist. Samal De Silva was the Chairman of the Ceylon Motor Workers Union and the Vice President of the Ceylon Trade Union Federation in 1960s.
In April 1963, A. M. P. John and Samal De Silva were sent to China by Ceylon Communist Party to participate in the May Day Rally in China.
He also went to Albania with N. Sanmugathasanon behalf of . In 1968 he fought against the UNP Government interference in CTB.
In 1978, for the reason that the , led by N. Sanmugathasan, issued a public statement in defiance of the decision of the Central Committee not to accept the decision of the Tamils self-determination and reject the Three Worlds Theory , many including Samal De Silva, K.A. Subramaniam , S.K. Senthivel left the party and formed a new political party called the .
From 1965, when several hundreds of members and carders who had joined the Party because it was a revolutionary Party became dissatisfied with the Party leadership and began to quit the Party and became isolated individuals. K.A. Subramaniam joined the other comrades who decided to stay in the Party and were confident that they could build up the Party anew, on the correct lines.
Samal De Silva and the others who continued to stay in the Party which had N. Sanmugathasan as its General Secretary, were forced to change their position in 1978, at a special Party Conference which was summoned in the middle of 1978, though a full report incorporating correct ideological, political and organisational standpoints was presented under the leadership of K.A. Subramaniam and debated, the report was not accepted and arbitrary decisions - were taken. In this background, Party members who had assembled from various parts of Sri Lanka decided to form a separate party. K.A. Subramaniam accepted the proposal with much reluctance and came forward to implement it resolutely.
A statement was released by Samal De Silva and K.A. Subramaniam dated 3 July 1978 about the Conference. At that Conference it was resolved that the new party should be named , and till a Party Congress was held, and an interim Organising Committee was chosen by the Conference, K.A. Subramaniam was elected Secretary of the Committee.
In April 1963, A. M. P. John and Samal De Silva were sent to China by Ceylon Communist Party to participate in the May Day Rally in China.
He also went to Albania with N. Sanmugathasanon behalf of . In 1968 he fought against the UNP Government interference in CTB.
In 1978, for the reason that the , led by N. Sanmugathasan, issued a public statement in defiance of the decision of the Central Committee not to accept the decision of the Tamils self-determination and reject the Three Worlds Theory , many including Samal De Silva, K.A. Subramaniam , S.K. Senthivel left the party and formed a new political party called the .
From 1965, when several hundreds of members and carders who had joined the Party because it was a revolutionary Party became dissatisfied with the Party leadership and began to quit the Party and became isolated individuals. K.A. Subramaniam joined the other comrades who decided to stay in the Party and were confident that they could build up the Party anew, on the correct lines.
Samal De Silva and the others who continued to stay in the Party which had N. Sanmugathasan as its General Secretary, were forced to change their position in 1978, at a special Party Conference which was summoned in the middle of 1978, though a full report incorporating correct ideological, political and organisational standpoints was presented under the leadership of K.A. Subramaniam and debated, the report was not accepted and arbitrary decisions - were taken. In this background, Party members who had assembled from various parts of Sri Lanka decided to form a separate party. K.A. Subramaniam accepted the proposal with much reluctance and came forward to implement it resolutely.
A statement was released by Samal De Silva and K.A. Subramaniam dated 3 July 1978 about the Conference. At that Conference it was resolved that the new party should be named , and till a Party Congress was held, and an interim Organising Committee was chosen by the Conference, K.A. Subramaniam was elected Secretary of the Committee.
Projects for Humanity (also known as Projects 4 Humanity or P4H) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The organization works for the betterment of the underprivileged individuals and communities through humanitarian aid, natural disaster relief, and developmental assistance. Since its inception, the organization has primarily worked in Bangladesh, though it is based in Texas, United States. Major projects of the organization include assistance for the Rohingya refugee, natural disaster relief, care of orphans, free medical treatment clinic, education for the underprivileged.
Funding
Projects for Humanity collects money from the community. Its funds have been collected through personal donations, as well as on its social media on Facebook, and donations links set up through GoFundMe.
History
Since the end of August, 2017, more than 500,000 Rohingya people have been living in Bangladesh. P4H volunteers assisted 300 people in Okanjor para, Whoikong, Teknaf, Cox Bazar region by providing temporary shelter with food, medicine, clothing, and floor mats. In the second part of the Rohingya project, P4H provided them with better and permanent accommodation. P4H made houses with bamboo and tin which helped them to live for a longer period of time with adequate sanitary and cooking opportunities. Throughout October 2017, P4H built ladies' bathrooms, waterwells, and toilets in 5 different areas around the refugee camps. In the third part of the project completed in November 2017, a free medical camp was set up to aid the elderly, children, and families where they were examined by volunteer doctors and given free medication. In part four of the Rohingya refugee project, P4H built an elementary school for 150 Rohingya refugee children from Nursery to grade 2. P4H provided the children with school supplies. The school began in session in January 2018. The students receive one meal per school day.
P4H reached out to the flood-affected people in Houston, Texas following the 2019 flood, with primary needs. P4H distributed relief among 80 Hurricane Harvey affected people. The package contained dried foods, cleaning supplies and other necessary livelihood materials. P4H volunteers distributed food and medicine to the flood-affected people in Saghata, Gaibandha, Bangladesh, following the flood of 2020. Assistance was given to approximately 1000 people.
During the winter of 2017-2018, P4H distributed 200 blankets to the poor people affected by erosion of the Jamuna river in Sirajgonj, Bangladesh.
In January 2017, Projects for Humanity opened a Minute Clinic to give free monthly medical treatment to the poor and underprivileged people in rural areas of Bangladesh. Each month P4H announces to the community about the Minute Clinic event. A specialist medicine doctor provides various medical treatments such as check-ups to families, special screenings for diabetes and blood pressure for the elderly, physical therapy and advice on arthritis and back pain, immunizations, provides medicine as needed, and referrals to specialist doctors in cases of severe illness. In some circumstances, after a full assessment of a patient who is unable to go to the hospital for their severe illness, P4H provides funding for the patient’s full medical treatment as well.<ref name=pa/>
As part of empowerment of the underprivileged, P4H distributed sewing machines to young women in Bangladesh. Poor widows in Chapai Nawabganj District were given goats with the aim to make them self-reliant.
Funding
Projects for Humanity collects money from the community. Its funds have been collected through personal donations, as well as on its social media on Facebook, and donations links set up through GoFundMe.
History
Since the end of August, 2017, more than 500,000 Rohingya people have been living in Bangladesh. P4H volunteers assisted 300 people in Okanjor para, Whoikong, Teknaf, Cox Bazar region by providing temporary shelter with food, medicine, clothing, and floor mats. In the second part of the Rohingya project, P4H provided them with better and permanent accommodation. P4H made houses with bamboo and tin which helped them to live for a longer period of time with adequate sanitary and cooking opportunities. Throughout October 2017, P4H built ladies' bathrooms, waterwells, and toilets in 5 different areas around the refugee camps. In the third part of the project completed in November 2017, a free medical camp was set up to aid the elderly, children, and families where they were examined by volunteer doctors and given free medication. In part four of the Rohingya refugee project, P4H built an elementary school for 150 Rohingya refugee children from Nursery to grade 2. P4H provided the children with school supplies. The school began in session in January 2018. The students receive one meal per school day.
P4H reached out to the flood-affected people in Houston, Texas following the 2019 flood, with primary needs. P4H distributed relief among 80 Hurricane Harvey affected people. The package contained dried foods, cleaning supplies and other necessary livelihood materials. P4H volunteers distributed food and medicine to the flood-affected people in Saghata, Gaibandha, Bangladesh, following the flood of 2020. Assistance was given to approximately 1000 people.
During the winter of 2017-2018, P4H distributed 200 blankets to the poor people affected by erosion of the Jamuna river in Sirajgonj, Bangladesh.
In January 2017, Projects for Humanity opened a Minute Clinic to give free monthly medical treatment to the poor and underprivileged people in rural areas of Bangladesh. Each month P4H announces to the community about the Minute Clinic event. A specialist medicine doctor provides various medical treatments such as check-ups to families, special screenings for diabetes and blood pressure for the elderly, physical therapy and advice on arthritis and back pain, immunizations, provides medicine as needed, and referrals to specialist doctors in cases of severe illness. In some circumstances, after a full assessment of a patient who is unable to go to the hospital for their severe illness, P4H provides funding for the patient’s full medical treatment as well.<ref name=pa/>
As part of empowerment of the underprivileged, P4H distributed sewing machines to young women in Bangladesh. Poor widows in Chapai Nawabganj District were given goats with the aim to make them self-reliant.
Michael Thaddeus Dugeon (born January 20, 1982) is an American politician and candidate for the 2013 mayoral election in Detroit, Michigan. He entered the race as a write-in candidate.
Early life
Dugeon was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and attended Cooley High School.
Career
Prior to running for mayor, Dugeon was employed at a barber shop in Detroit.
Dugeon entered the 2013 mayoral election on July 25, 2013 as a write-in candidate in order to disenfranchise voters who intend to write-in Mike Duggan, a leading candidate in the election for mayor. He has not formally announced a party affiliation, but has posted that he is a Democrat on his campaign page.
Dugeon registered to vote for the first time on July 12, 2012.
Platform
In an interview with a local news station, Dugeon noted that his platform consists of "free Subway sandwiches, chips and pop for every citizen",
The Detroit News blasted Dugeon's move as a "dirty tricks" effort to suppress the legitimate votes of Detroit voters.
Early life
Dugeon was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and attended Cooley High School.
Career
Prior to running for mayor, Dugeon was employed at a barber shop in Detroit.
Dugeon entered the 2013 mayoral election on July 25, 2013 as a write-in candidate in order to disenfranchise voters who intend to write-in Mike Duggan, a leading candidate in the election for mayor. He has not formally announced a party affiliation, but has posted that he is a Democrat on his campaign page.
Dugeon registered to vote for the first time on July 12, 2012.
Platform
In an interview with a local news station, Dugeon noted that his platform consists of "free Subway sandwiches, chips and pop for every citizen",
The Detroit News blasted Dugeon's move as a "dirty tricks" effort to suppress the legitimate votes of Detroit voters.