Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Utah passed away quietly at home on April 13 Darlene married John Robert Baza in Minersville They lived in Utah for most of their married life except for a few years in Casper Wyoming because of John’s employment in the petroleum industry Darlene was very proud of her four children to Danielle Frustaci) and Mary who respectively reside in Saint George She also had great love for her five grandchildren She was preceded in death by both of her parents brother Terri Carter and sister Sherri Parks Kevin and Rick Carter and sisters Marie Hayes and Lisa Carter Sidwell Darlene had a long career as a Registered Nurse having received her nursing education from Weber State College and initially working at local hospitals in the towns of Milford and Beaver She also spent time working at Natrona County Hospital in Casper When she and John returned to Utah in 1984 she took time off from nursing to raise her young children She returned to nursing in the late 1980’s first at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City and then Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful She ultimately became Education Coordinator at Lakeview Hospital before she left in 2005 to finish her career as a nurse for the Utah Department of Health Cancer Control Program Her lifetime of working in nursing reflected her attitude of service to others especially to her immediate family and her commitment to various callings in her church Darlene was always engaged in numerous arts and crafts projects as hobbies including china painting and she and John enjoyed traveling throughout the United States for both business and pleasure She lived a full life and will be remembered for her great love of friends and family at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints West Bountiful Utah Stake Center located at 1930 N Public visitation and viewing will take place from 5-7 p.m April 25th at Lindquist’s Bountiful Mortuary located at 727 N with interment following the funeral on Saturday at Lindquist Memorial Park located at 1867 N ORDER VIDEOS Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints West Bountiful Utah Stake Center This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Xena Baza (right) posing with her award and Michael Crow (left) Coordinator Senior of Community Placements Xena Baza is an insightful, collaborative go-getter, according to her supervisor, Danielle Zelaya Baza has worked for the College of Health Solutions for about two and a half years and, already, has been honored as the top recipient of SUN Awards for the Downtown Phoenix campus for 2024 There was never a doubt in Zelaya’s mind that Baza would be a worthy recipient of this honor “Anyone who has had the pleasure to work with Xena would agree that she is the ‘secret sauce’ that keeps our College running!” Zelaya explained Over the course of her time at the College of Health Solutions Baza’s favorite SUN Award was presented for an unconventional reason a faculty member’s son was separated from them and didn’t have a place to sit during the ceremony Baza offered the seat next to her and they talked for a bit The award description read: "Xena is so helpful no matter the ask she can help onboard a community partner and handle contracts but she is also there to step up [and] just support faculty students and even future students with out of the ordinary requests!" “I love that one because it was just fun and out of the ordinary,” said Baza creative insights and problem solving have taken Baza far in her career “Xena is the type of person who you want to brainstorm and ideate with and she proactively comes up with possible solutions to any challenge kindness and the utmost professionalism,” said Zelaya not a drain.’ I'm someone who I feel is very giving and it makes me happy to give what I can to others be like a kind person and not an unkind person,” Baza explained All in all, Baza’s care for others shows in her involvement with both internal and external support services, from the Staff Success and Inclusive Excellence Councils to Island Liaison a small non-profit that works to connect local Pacific Islanders to resources “I like having the opportunity to expand my role in the college and not just in my job other things I'm passionate about like employee wellness and diversity and inclusion,” Baza expressed “Xena is a jack of all trades when it comes to working with different stakeholders valued by students and relied upon by employers I seek out Xena’s perspective to help evolve the ways we support student success and I am very grateful for the opportunity to work with and learn from her,” said Zelaya The expertise hubs enrich the international profile of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom They enable joint work across regions through their focus on globally relevant policy issues These include questions of international financial and economic policy and decision makers we seek to foster open dialogue and discuss liberal policy solutions to European challenges we develop formats and campaigns to promote rule of law we coordinate EU co-funded projects in the field of democracy support development cooperation and human rights protection Through our seven offices in the MENA Region we actively promote the political debate to support innovative liberal approaches and solutions Our projects are liberal platforms on which the Foundation's partners from the Gulf to the Levant and the entire southern side of the Mediterranean can provide creative impulses and discuss geopolitical issues From our seven offices in Sub-Saharan Africa we focus on promoting political networking We are committed to strengthening liberalism and promoting human rights the rule of law and the social market economy our focus is on the 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gender-equal politics in their communities Applications for BAZA 2025 are open from 15 January to 15 February 2025 and we encourage talented liberal women at all stages of their political journey to apply The program offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and become part of a supportive network dedicated to driving meaningful change in the Western Balkans Don’t miss your chance to join this impactful initiative and take a step toward shaping a better future >> "BAZA – Balkanska Ženska Akademija" Application Form Meet like-minded liberal companions and exchange to increase your impact Working languages are YOUR language (BHS) & English Communicative knowledge of English is compulsory The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is the liberal political foundation of the Federal Republic of Germany it has been promoting open and tolerant societies civic engagement and the rule of law in the Western Balkans with the aim of strengthening democratic and pluralistic principles in the region and thus actively supporting the countries’ European integration with its liberal values of freedom Our mission is to create change by empowering women to pursue their political ambitions We believe that gender equality can only be ensured through adequate political representation not only in parliaments and councils but also within liberal parties themselves there is no doubt that society as a whole is only served if the female part of society can develop as freely politically as their male counterparts Recognizing that the social circumstances are far from ideal we want to prepare women as best we can for their commitment to change Even if we cannot immediately change the framework we can empower those who will work to do so We do this in the belief that there is a desire in the region for cross-border collaboration among strong women who support each other and want to reform their respective societies in the same way Learn About Our 50th Anniversary Campaign Disclaimer: San Diego Foundation uses LGBTQ+ as a default term for people who identify as lesbian “Gay” and “queer” are also appropriate terms to use if approved by the person being described 2024 marks a historic moment for San Diego’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) communities – the 50th anniversary of our region’s Pride Parade At the heart of the history of San Diego’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community lies Lambda Archives of San Diego a nonprofit organization with a mission to collect preserve and share the local LGBTQ+ history of San Diego Northern Baja California and Imperial Valley Lambda Archives has grown from a grassroots initiative to a cornerstone of cultural preservation and education Among its many impactful programs is the Larry T. Baza Memorial Scholarship Fund, one of several nonprofit funds Lambda Archives has established with San Diego Foundation (SDF) The fund supports the next generation of LGBTQ+ scholars Nonprofit funds support nonprofit operations and programs over time or in perpetuity SDF handles fund administration and provides world-class investment management for nonprofit funds so organizations can focus on what’s most important: their mission From left: Cait Casey signing “love” and Michael Ann waving at San Diego Pride Parade in 1990 and a representatives of Dignity L.A at San Diego Pride Parade in late 1980s or early 1990s (Credit: Lambda Archives of San Diego) The story of Lambda Archives began with Jess Jessup a nurse and activist whose passion for preserving LGBTQ+ history was ignited while he was a member of the Gay Liberation Front at San Diego State University “He recognized that so many people in our community were dying off in rapid numbers due to AIDS and he himself would actually pass from complications having to do with AIDS,” shares Nicole Verdes “He started the earliest iterations of Lambda Archives in his apartment as a way to collect and preserve photographs This early effort to save pieces of history from being discarded eventually grew into the comprehensive archive that the organization has today Lambda Archives boasts several notable programs including an extensive oral history project that captures the diverse experiences of the LGBTQ+ community The project includes decades-worth of narratives from youth Baza Memorial Scholarship Fund was born out of a vision shared by Gibran Guido Gibran joined the board with a clear goal: to create a scholarship for queer Latinx or Chicano students beginning their education at community colleges “When we asked him why he wanted to join the board he said ‘I want to create a scholarship for students that look like me,’” Nicole recalls “What he meant was for queer Latinx or Chicano students that are getting their start and education through community college.” The first Tijuana LGBT Pride Parade in 1995 (Credit: Lambda Archives of San Diego) was it really Lambda Archive’s place but he was so persistent for years and years He kept really poking that idea – and it was a great idea beloved community member Larry Baza passed away had made significant contributions to LGBTQ+ rights “He got his start as an activist in the ‘70s at City College here in San Diego,” Nicole notes “He went on to become one of the most beloved and impactful activists – not only for LGBTQ+ issues but also student rights He was a giant in terms of the arts and culture scene He was just an incredible human being and everybody seemed to know him Everybody seemed to be touched by his life.” Tijuana Pride Committee participating at the San Diego Pride Parade in 1999 (Credit: Lambda Archives of San Diego) His legacy of activism and community service inspired the Lambda Archives to name the scholarship in his honor The fund is specifically designed to support local community college students who identify as Latinx or Guamanian and are part of the LGBTQ+ community we do that in a number of ways,” Nicole contributes “And one of the ways that we’ve been doing it recently in the last couple of years is by sharing Larry’s legacy through the scholarship the fund is designed to specifically benefit students that mirror Larry’s identities.” Baza Memorial Scholarship has provided $1,000 in scholarships to 19 deserving students to support their educational journey The funds are distributed directly to the students to address their unique needs This approach ensures that students can use the funds for essentials like food and other personal expenses that can otherwise hinder their academic progress The scholarship has received widespread support from elected officials Its positive impact on the recipients is evident with many expressing profound gratitude for the financial and emotional support it provides Lambda Archives’ decision to start a nonprofit fund for the scholarship with SDF was influenced by several factors including recommendations from long-time community members and the Foundation’s strong reputation for community engagement and responsiveness Nicole says that personal connections with staff members who represent the LGBTQ+ community have also played a crucial role in facilitating a smooth and supportive partnership This partnership not only provides a platform to promote the scholarship but also ensures that the funds are managed effectively to maximize their impact For more information about the Lambda Archives, the Larry T. Baza Scholarship and how you can support its vital work, visit LambdaArchives.org. Learn More: Nonprofit Funds Subscribe to our SDF News monthly newsletter to receive timely updates on impacts across our region Designed and managed by $838K in Grants to Local Nonprofits to Create More Inclusive Equitable and Accessible Outdoor Experiences we awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County “San Diego Foundation is proud to once again support its partners committed to increasing community-driven efforts to enhance accessible outdoor space encourage youth to learn more through hands-on education and create the next generation of environmental stewards in the San Diego region,” said Christiana DeBenedict This year’s grantees will help address these inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San Diego County See Grantees Nathan is one of the world’s foremost experts on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and generosity The Generosity Crisis; the Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges has been dubbed as “Required reading for our generation of professionals in the nonprofit sector” by NonProfit Pro Nathan serves as Chief AI Officer at Virtuous Software an advocacy organization focused on the Responsible and Beneficial use of AI for the global fundraising community He is co-host of the weekly Fundraising.AI podcast one of the top nonprofit technology podcasts globally Nathan is regularly featured in publications such as Forbes Nathan serves as an advisor for the OpenAI Users Forum the International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) He holds a Masters in Nonprofit Administration from University of Notre Dame a certificate in International Economics from University of Cambridge a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT a certificate in Philanthropic Psychology from the Institute of Sustainable Philanthropy and is a certified fundraising executive (CFRE) Mallory Erickson is the founder and CEO of Practivated and host of the What the Fundraising podcast She is dedicated to transforming the nonprofit sector by helping fundraisers move beyond transactional approaches to build lasting Mallory has trained over 60,000 fundraisers explores how shifting away from a scarcity mindset leads to greater impact and sustainability she continues to drive innovation in fundraising through technology If you’re ready to fundraise with confidence and alignment A fundraising and community-building professional for nearly 30 years Mark Stuart has devoted his career to helping donors realize their hopes Since joining San Diego Foundation as President and CEO in May 2019 SDF raised and deployed $67 million for COVID-19 relief efforts and in its most recent fiscal year granted a record $150 million SDF has launched a new strategic plan and vision for just and has been named a Top Work Place by The San Diego Union-Tribune four years running Mark managed a staff of 64 and a budget of $14 million at San Diego Zoo Global (SDZG) He led SDZG’s first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign Mark serves on the Board of Directors for Certified Fundraising Executives International the League of California Community Foundations San Diego Regional Policy and Innovation Center and San Diego Symphony Foundation San Diego Foundation President & CEO Mark A Stuart will welcome attendees to the first-ever San Diego Fundraising Conference and share what’s in store for the day ahead Moving Your Fundraising Forward in 2023 and ’24 Let’s look at trends and predictions for fundraising in 2023 and ’24 The giving environment continues to change – and donors are changing as well We’ll review the strategies you need to focus on this year what’s working – and what’s not working in fundraising today Join us to take a ride through the events and issues on the philanthropic landscape both now and in the near future The Conversational Ask: An Easier Way to Raise Money from Happy Donors but do you know how to bring up the idea of a potential gift Don’t get stuck in endless cultivation – here’s how to move right into a Gift Conversation Gail will show you the path that will lead a donor from Discovery directly to an Ask Conversation You’ll learn how to read your donor’s signals and how to politely put an Ask on the table We’ll have some fun learning Power Discovery Questions that can light up your donor’s heart You’ll have a chance to actually practice them and you’ll see for yourself how they can unlock a donor’s enthusiasm and generosity You’ll discover how asking permission keeps your donor engaged and comfortable These conversation-based asking and closing techniques will help you close more mega gifts Wisdom is more than the accumulation of wins and losses It is found at the intersection of knowledge The goal of the Fundraising Wisdom Project is simple: we asked talented fundraising leaders to consider what wisdom they might share with their much younger selves What guidance would they want to provide to those who might be newer to our profession to put those careers on a brighter and better trajectory Come to the conference’s closing session to hear five-minute (or less) stories from our presenters and other wise leaders who have more than 200 years of collected wisdom to inspire and enhance your impact on the San Diego region is an economist and the Director of Research at the San Diego Regional Policy and Innovation Center equity-focused research on the region’s most pressing economic She has published and presented research on artificial intelligence and the future of work in a variety of top-tier academic venues and was an editor for JASIST’s Special Issue on “Artificial Intelligence and Work.” where she studied ethics in the curation of training data for machine learning models She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan School of Information studying the ethical implications of automated emotion recognition algorithms designed for use in the workplace She also has an MBA from the Rady School of Management at the University of California San Diego (2011) and a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University is Vice President and West Region Director at Campbell & Company She brings 30 years of passion for nonprofits focusing on strategic and fundraising planning that builds a shared understanding of mission leveraging strengths of organizations to achieve long-term success Cassie was Associate Vice President for Development and Director of Campaigns at Hawaii Pacific University Associate Vice President for Development Operations Cal Poly and Executive Director of the Montana Outdoor Science School Currently she serves at the Co-President for the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Los Angeles Chapter as board chair for the Foundation for Pierce College and is a member of the faculty for the Center for Nonprofit Leadership at Cal Lutheran Cassie has a doctoral degree in Teaching and Learning with an emphasis in public administration from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s in biology from California State University Kirsten Farrell is the Director of The Goodman Center which teaches communications and marketing professionals how to reach more people with more impact She is publishes the monthly newsletter free-range thinking and The Do Good Better Blog both of which are Goodman Center resources that share tools and guidance for public interest professionals to connect to and communicate with their audience The Goodman Center is internationally known for speeches and workshops on storytelling Kirsten has facilitated innumerable workshops and webinars for clients including The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation The National Museum of African American History and Culture She served on the advisory team for The Corporation for Supportive Housing’s Speak Up where leaders with lived experience of homelessness train to tell their stories and advocate for permanent supportive housing she performs as a company member of the nationally recognized Impro Theatre doing long-form narrative improv Danny Kim catalyzes individuals and organizations to perform at their best Danny is a skilled facilitator who creates psychologically safe environments for individual thinking and group collaboration he asks insightful questions at pivotal moments to help leaders gain clarity and take courageous action he supports leaders when the stakes are high and decisions are complex Danny’s career in organizational development began in the non-profit sector providing leadership in the areas of recruitment and employee development for organization effectiveness As a career coach he conducted over 400 coaching conversations in career exploration and strengths-based leadership he began a doctoral program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Danny gained experience as an external consultant at an organizational consulting firm serving clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies Culture and Diversity at San Diego Foundation in Biological Sciences and a Master of Divinity in Transformational Leadership he holds a doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology is a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths coach and on-call faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership Stephen Mally brings over three decades of fundraising and non-profit consulting experience Having served as a fundraiser in the United States Stephen transitioned to consulting in Asia-Pacific He is the CEO and Director of FundraisingForce a boutique consulting firm based in Sydney and charities gaining a vast amount of exposure to diverse organizations and fundraising programs Stephen acquired his Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential in 2011 Stephen was named a Fellow of the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) in 2017 
He served on the FIA Board for six years and currently serves on the CFRE International Examination Committee and CFRE International Board as its Vice Chair He is also on the board of Pink Elephants Support Network in Australia Grant Oliphant is CEO of the Conrad Prebys Foundation a major independent foundation working to strengthen San Diego’s future through a focus on impact in the arts Grant was president of The Heinz Endowments in Pittsburgh one of the nation’s largest regional philanthropies where he focused the foundation’s giving on sustainability He also launched major initiatives to support democracy and worked with his board to bring the foundation’s investments into alignment with its social and climate change priorities Grant was President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Foundation one of the nation’s largest community foundations where he doubled the foundation’s size while helping to reinvent the national model of community philanthropy through an emphasis on regional leadership and impact An outspoken advocate for philanthropy that is both effective and clear Grant launched and hosted a popular podcast “We Can Be,” and writes and speaks frequently about philanthropic leadership He is the immediate past chair of the Center for Effective Philanthropy a national organization working to promote better giving which promotes better use of communications by philanthropy Devoted to community leadership at the intersection of business Grant served on the boards of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development the August Wilson African-American Cultural Center and the Pittsburgh Promise along with Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania and Riverlife which also included a brief stint in advertising Grant launched a magazine in Washington D.C on American politics and co-hosted a radio talk show before joining U.S “Ring of Years.” Grant and his wife Aradhna are delighted to be making their home in Mission Hills and are looking forward to being active members of the San Diego community Stephan Coleman is the Market Managing Director at PNC Institutional Asset Management He is responsible for the strategic direction and execution of PNC’s Institutional Asset Management business in the San Diego His teams consult with a broad range of clients including nonprofit organizations Christina Chase is a highly accomplished finance and accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector including more than a decade in higher education she serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement Services at UC San Diego and is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the UC San Diego Foundation As Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement Services at UC San Diego Christina leads a comprehensive range of services that support the university’s fundraising and engagement efforts As CFO and COO of the UC San Diego Foundation she is responsible for the financial stewardship and operational management of the foundation’s assets working closely with the Board of Directors and various committees Christina served as the Controller and CFO of the UCLA Foundation and CFO of the UCLA Investment Company Christina is a licensed attorney and a certified public accountant in California She earned her Juris Doctor degree with a specialization in taxation from the UCLA School of Law and her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Georgia State University She is an active volunteer and leader in various professional organizations including the University Credit Union Supervisory Committee and the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Christina continues to make significant contributions to the advancement of higher education and the non-profit sector Rachel Stroud Hunsinger is Managing Senior Executive Director of Development for Health Sciences Advancement and a member of the Advancement Leadership Team at UC San Diego She works closely with university and health leaders to raise support and develop short- and long-term strategies for Health Sciences fundraising initiatives She leads a talented team of development professionals who are focused on raising funds for UC San Diego’s tripartite health sciences mission which includes its research Rachel joined UC San Diego in 2017 as part of Leadership Strategy & Engagement to work on UC San Diego’s successful $3 billion campaign Rachel was at Oregon Health & Science University Foundation where she focused on cancer center fundraising leading the cancer development team for 12 of her nearly 16 years there she was the lead development officer for OHSU’s first $100 million gift which named the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute She also was part of the leadership team that successfully met – ahead of schedule – Phil and Penny Knight’s ambitious matching gift challenge to raise $500 million for cancer in an all or nothing two-year campaign resulting in $1 billion dollars for the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Rachel began working in major gifts at the University of Oregon Rachel has nearly 30 years of nonprofit management and fund development experience working for both institutions of higher education and statewide nonprofit organizations Writers’ Network and Oregon Governors’ School She has served on many boards throughout her career including the National Association of Cancer Center Development Officers from 2011 to 2016 and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science from the University of North Carolina Adriana is a fundraising consultant with Campbell & Company and an extensive background in fundraising and campaign strategy Adriana managed development and communications activities for multiple revenue streams As Development Director at The Representation Project she led all development initiatives and spearheaded the organization’s first virtual fundraising event During her time at Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles and Scripps College launched peer fundraising and monthly giving programs and supported the College’s 175M comprehensive campaign Adriana holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Policy with a minor in Business from Northwestern University She lives in Southern California and enjoys reading Kate brings 15 years of fundraising and nonprofit management experience to her work with clients She understands that data-driven donor engagement strategies paired with sound operations are critical pillars for any successful fundraising endeavor Kate leads Campbell & Company’s methodology taskforce and is involved in Campbell & Company’s qualification services Prior to joining Campbell & Company in 2018 Kate held leadership roles with the Taproot Foundation and worked for several human services and healthcare organizations in the Bay Area managing institutional fundraising efforts and donor databases in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland – College Park and completed the Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service at NYU Wagner School of Public Service Kate is currently pursuing her master’s in business administration at University of Washington Kate is a member of Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and is active in the nonprofit fundraising community is a dynamic nonprofit leader based in San Diego As the current Manager of Development at San Diego Foundation Miguel has pioneered a 7-figure philanthropy and grantmaking program and created innovative grantmaking strategies including a significant Latino-centered economic mobility initiative he spearheaded the establishment of the Foundation’s prospect research department playing a critical role in enhancing its fundraising capabilities and donor relations Miguel is an accredited Certified Fundraising Executive dedicated to professional development He has contributed his expertise to various boards and committees including the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA and the Association of Fundraising Professionals His leadership extends to mentoring emerging professionals in philanthropy underlining his commitment to cultivating an inclusive and effective nonprofit sector Bill Stanczykiewicz serves as senior assistant dean for external relations at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Bill directs The Fund Raising School while also serving on the academic faculty Bill has been associated with raising more than $120 million over the last 25 years as a nonprofit executive director and board member and they enjoy talking fundraising while strolling along San Diego Harbor or watching the sunset from Point Loma Director of Philanthropy & External Relations We’ve all been part of the “rubber chicken event circuit” – those sometimes dreaded often dull events that run together in our minds Do you even remember why the last rubber chicken dinner you attended was held Donors today want to make an impact and they expect to see how their investments are being used to make a difference Many nonprofits fall into the trap of holding the same event 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MILAN — The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) presents the winners of the 2025 Sustainability Awards recognizing excellence in sustainability across the industry nominated organizations represent a greater diversity of approaches to sustainability The awards featured two categories: For-Profit and Non-Profit Organizations After reviewing numerous exceptional nominations the SCA congratulated the finalists via social media on February 22 A diverse panel of 12 external judges—alongside 2 judges representing the SCA— brought their deep knowledge of coffee and sustainability to evaluate this year’s outstanding field of nominations Expanding the diversity of the Awards’ panel was a key goal ensuring a nuanced and thoughtful assessment that reflects the complexity of our sector Both winners are recognized for their significant contributions in promoting sustainability in coffee and inspiring similar efforts across the industry The winners will be formally recognized for their achievement at Specialty Coffee Expo in Houston “The 2025 Sustainability Award winners are organizations driving real change in coffee sustainability,” says SCA Sustainability Director Andrés Montenegro “Through social innovation and collaboration creating lasting impact and more value to our sector Their work sets a new standard for a more equitable and regenerative coffee industry.” and generate scalable solutions set them apart,” continues Montenegro “positioning them as catalysts for a more equitable coffee industry-helping to make coffee better Join us at Specialty Coffee Expo to celebrate these achievements and learn more about sustainability in coffee “Fairtrade has been on a mission to connect coffee producers and consumers and help producers combat poverty by strengthening their position in the market for more than thirty years,” says Amanda Archila “Fairtrade’s vision is a world in which all farmers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods fulfill their potential and decide on their future We operate in an increasingly volatile and uncertain environment and it is in these moments that we believe the Fairtrade mission is more important than ever.” It’s about validation—for the producers who’ve trusted us for the communities that have shown resilience in the face of impossible odds and for the biodiversity that quietly thrives because of these efforts,” says Dr producer-led model can challenge the status quo in the coffee industry and that smallholder farmers can be recognized as stewards of both livelihoods and landscapes.” The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is the largest global coffee trade association dedicated to making coffee better by fostering a global coffee community and supporting activities to make specialty coffee a thriving and sustainable endeavour for the entire value chain Through collaboration and progressive approaches providing value and connectivity to the growing global community © Copyright 2025 | Editoriale Comunicaffè P.IVA 05752870963 | tel the objective of Comunicaffe International has been to provide an updated punctual and essential information service to operators in the sector cocoa and tea supply chains in order to develop critical thinking and debate Comunicaffe International is also a daily newsletter sent to 38.000 professionals in Italy and more than 85.000 worldwide Too many automated requests from this network the photovoltaic plant will be hybridized with an existing wind farm ACCIONA Energía is developing a state-of-the-art photovoltaic plant in Granada (Spain) with a capacity of 29.54 megawatts peak (MWp) and the capacity to generate clean energy equivalent to the consumption of more than 17,000 homes The plant will be installed in the vicinity of the Los Morrones wind farm with the aim of sharing grid connection infrastructures and optimizing renewable energy generation they will be able to cover the electricity demand equivalent to that of some 36,000 homes I accept Information on data protection In compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on Data Protection and with other Data Protection regulations in force you are hereby informed that your personal data shall be processed by Acciona whose identification data are as follows: Tax ID No (NIF): A08001851; 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However one comes to the conclusion that there was nothing even remotely close to panic in the cockpit before the crew attempted to land in Grozny and concern—an inevitable reaction when electronic warfare (EW) disables critical aircraft systems—but not panic It is only after the external interference with the aircraft that the crew’s distress visibly intensifies—and understandably so Try maintaining absolute composure when your aircraft it's interesting to consider what led the authors of the publication to conclude that there was panic in the cockpit "before landing" in Grozny Perhaps it was the pilots' use of profanity the captain and the second pilot do indeed use vulgar language but we would suggest the authors ask any pilot they know how often they swear Let's continue reading: "The aircraft's crew was not prepared to operate under conditions where the GPS signal was jammed." What a verdict the authors should first ask themselves why the GPS signal was jammed on a civilian aircraft in the first place Baza continues to develop its argument: "The second pilot directly admits this on the black box recordings and also mentions that he had never previously conducted an NDB approach an approach using radio beacons." What’s so surprising about this The NDB (non-directional beacon) approach has not been practised anywhere in the world for a long time this doesn’t mean Azerbaijani pilots are unfamiliar with this method they are sent twice a year to simulators in France and the UK This doesn't even take into account the simulators within the country The commanders of Azerbaijani civil aviation aircraft are proficient in all types of landing approaches and he undoubtedly knew how to fly using radio beacons According to the second pilot’s words (again this was indeed his first real-life encounter with such a situation which is perfectly normal—second pilots gain experience including handling the aircraft in emergency situations There was nothing extraordinary in the composition of the Embraer crew The dirtiest aspect of this campaign is that it seeks to tarnish the professionalism of the pilots effectively insulting their noble and heroic memory the idea that the plane could have been saved although the extent of the damage and loss of control of the aircraft made such a possibility virtually impossible Here’s the question: how does this absolve those responsible for jamming the GPS failing to inform the crew about the "Carpet" signal and especially those who opened fire on the aircraft The claims by Russian media about the supposedly unprofessional behaviour of the crew do not negate the guilt of those who operated the air defence systems over Grozny the deliberate silence on these aspects—specifically and the failure to provide the crew with the "Carpet" signal—indicates that the Russian side has no answers to these points the channel no longer mentions birds or exploding oxygen cylinders as possible causes of the crash One can hope that this trend of narrowing down the theories will eventually lead Russian media to the simple conclusion: it was Russia's Pantsir-S air defence system that targeted the Azerbaijani Airlines plane Baza continues to "convince": "From the conversations between the captain and the second pilot it is clear that both attempts to land at the airport in Grozny were unsuccessful despite the assistance from air traffic controllers Baza published the full transcript of the AZAL plane’s crew's communications with air traffic controllers It was evident from the transcript that all decisions were made by the Azerbaijani Airlines crew independently Russian controllers had suggested landing first in Grozny and provided the crew with information about other Russian airports The channel discusses the "help from air traffic controllers" as if it were some kind of panacea we won’t delve into the transcript regarding the attempts to land the plane The fact that the crew made decisions independently doesn’t exclude the possibility that those decisions were the right ones it makes sense that the crew would make decisions on their own since they had the most accurate information about the flight conditions Baza's awkward attempt to present arguments shows its complete unwillingness to analyze the crash with any sense of reason The key question is not why the plane didn’t land in Grozny or Makhachkala (though we don’t rule out that this question may come up during further investigations) but rather the fact that it was first "blinded" and then driven into an emergency state Russian security-affiliated channels are busy shifting the focus from the specific causes to abstract consequences Nov 13, 2024 | Defence, Politics Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers We cannot do what we do without your support The United States had opened a new missile defence base in Poland its first permanent military installation in the country Polish President Andrzej Duda declared that the development shows “the whole world clearly that this is no longer a Russian zone of influence” the Kremlin warned that it regarded the “advancement of American military infrastructure in Europe towards our borders” as “part of an attempt to contain Russia militarily” It promised to “adopt appropriate measures” to restore “parity” Ta baza amerykańska będzie zbudowana na naszej ziemi, w Polsce, w jej centrum i od tego momentu, kiedy ta baza tutaj stanie, cały świat będzie widział jasno i wyraźnie, że to nie jest już rosyjska strefa wpływów. I z naszego, polskiego punktu widzenia to strategicznie jest… pic.twitter.com/mfQ4tQgbPE — Kancelaria Prezydenta (@prezydentpl) November 13, 2024 which is part of a broader anti-missile shield intended to protect the US and Europe from ballistic missiles Plans for the installation were initiated in the first decade of this century under US President George W The base – along with another in Romania – is part of NATO’s Aegis Ashore system which will protect against medium-range and intermediate-range missiles Russia has long raised concerns about the system but NATO has insisted it is a purely defensive measure and intended to defend against missiles fired from the Middle East today’s inauguration ceremony was attended by Poland’s defence and foreign ministers – Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Radosław Sikorski – as well as the commander of the United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa we are establishing a permanent installation on Polish territory,” said Brzezinski “Poland is an extremely responsible ally a friend and a collaborator of the United States.” “The Polish and American nations stand shoulder to shoulder in the vanguard of defence against and currently Russian imperialism and aggression,” said Munsch Historyczny dzień w Redzikowie! Adm. Munsch: Narody polski i amerykański w awangardzie obrony przeciwko rosyjskiemu imperializmowi https://t.co/WDnRV1OsHJ — wPolityce.pl (@wPolityce_pl) November 13, 2024 said that the new base would “defend the freedom and security of the world” adding that “the physical presence of the United States in Poland is a guarantee of the security of Poland and the eastern flank of NATO” Kosiniak-Kamysz called its opening “an event of historical importance for Polish and American security” noting that “the current conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East demonstrate the importance of air and missile defence” highlighted that the fact the project had been developed under four different US presidents and three Polish governments “is proof of the geostrategic consistency of the US” and that the “Polish elites remain united on issues of security and foreign policy” we will be opening the missile defence base in Redzikowo The 🇵🇱🇺🇸 alliance is strong, regardless of who governs in Warsaw and Washington. pic.twitter.com/nHOVgC8XqV — Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇵🇱 (@PolandMFA) November 12, 2024 The US is Poland’s most significant military ally. Last year, the first permanent American military garrison in Poland was opened Both the current and former Polish governments have ordered billions of dollars worth of military hardware from the US That has been part of a spending spree that has seen Poland’s defence budget rise to the highest relative level in NATO, at 4.12% of GDP this year, set to rise to 4.7% in 2025 In March this year, Poland signed a $2.5 billion deal with the US for an advanced air defence system becoming the first country other than the US itself to operate it Main image credit: MON (under CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 PL) Agata Pyka is an assistant editor at Notes from Poland She is a journalist and a political communication student at the University of Amsterdam She specialises in Polish and European politics as well as investigative journalism and has previously written for Euractiv and The European Correspondent , , Karol Nawrocki even suggested that the state security services were involved in creating the scandal , , The 1,200 square metre national symbol was unfurled on the beach in Międzyzdroje , , The proportion of Poles saying the US has a positive influence on the world has also fallen to its lowest recorded level Apr 30, 2025 | , , , That response will include “large Polish and NATO exercises in Poland” Apr 29, 2025 | , , , Those employed in Poland work on average the third-longest hours in the European Union Apr 28, 2025 | , , , , Westinghouse and Bechtel were first chosen in 2022 as partners on the 192 billion zloty ($51 billion) project please consider helping us to continue and expand it [email protected] Copyright © 2025 Notes From Poland | Design jurko studio | Code by 2sides.pl Senior Research Fellow at the Global Europe Centre ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR Weronika Strzyżyńska is currently studying journalism at Goldsmiths as a Scott Trust Bursary recipient She  has written on issues immigration and Brexit for New Statesman and Prospect Agnieszka Wądołowska is managing editor of Notes from Poland She has previously worked for Gazeta.pl and Tokfm.pl and contributed to Gazeta Wyborcza ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR Daniel Tilles is editor-in-chief of Notes from Poland and assistant professor of history at the Pedagogical University of Krakow He has written on Polish affairs for a wide range of publications The Independent and Dziennik Gazeta Prawna ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR Stanley Bill is the founder and editor-at-large of Notes from Poland.He is also Senior Lecturer in Polish Studies and Director of the Polish Studies Programme at the University of Cambridge Stanley has spent more than ten years living in Poland He founded Notes from Poland in 2014 as a blog dedicated to personal impressions cultural analysis and political commentary He is committed to the promotion of deeper knowledge and understanding of Poland He is the Chair of the Board of the Notes from Poland Foundation ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR Professor of European Studies at Oxford University ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR Professor at the Institute of History of the Jagiellonian University ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR Executive Director of Taube Family Foundation ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR Associate Professor at the Institute of Political Studies of the Polish Academy of Science ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR A Chinese bulker has gone aground on the shores of Sakhalin Island in the Russian Far East and first responders have not yet been able to reach the scene.  Videos released by state media show that the Chinese bulker An Yang 2 is hard aground on a rocky shore just south of the port of Nevelsk The vessel is exposed to heavy wave action and is broadside to the surf zone.  Because of rough conditions from a winter storm salvors have not yet been able to reach the ship to evaluate its condition said regional governor Valery Limarenko in a statement on the Russian social media application Telegram "A high alert regime has been introduced in the district," he said.  ??A municipal state of emergency has been declared in the Nevelsky district of the ????????Sakhalin region after the ????????Chinese tanker Ang Yang-2 ran aground. pic.twitter.com/emqDiIXW8f Last night, the Chinese tanker Ang Yang-2 ran aground near Sakhalin. It carries 56 tonnes of diesel, 706 tonnes of fuel oil, 1,000 tonnes of coal, and 20 crew. The vessel has a leak, but no spillage. Russian authorities struggled to communicate with the Chinese crew for a long… pic.twitter.com/iLiEsw9BGf Bystander photos show that the vessel's starboard anchor is deployed The crew are still aboard and are reportedly safe and local authorities are in contact with them as they discuss next steps.  According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations An Yang 2 has 1,000 tonnes of coal in her holds along with 56 tonnes of diesel and 700 tonnes of fuel oil "The main task now is to eliminate environmental risks All necessary measures are already being taken," said Limarenko another Chinese ship ran aground in the Kholmsky District Then its owners refused to solve the problem An Yang 2 is a 2010-built bulker of 56,000 dwt tonnes owned and managed by a shipping company in Hainan.  It is the second major casualty in Russia in two days. On Sunday, a tanker partially sank at the pier after an engine room explosion at the port of Ust-Luga, near St. Petersburg.  © Copyright 2025 The Maritime Executive, LLC. All rights reserved. COLLEGE SIGNING: Father Duenas Memorial School's Ayden Aguon, seated left, and Kaiden Baza Weakley, seated right, are surrounded by school administrators and coaches during a letter of intent collegiate signing ceremony Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Father Duenas Phoenix Center. Matt Weiss/The Guam Daily Post FRIARS BECOME VIKINGS: The Father Duenas Memorial School Friars' Ayden Aguon and Kaiden Baza Weakley both signed letters of intent to play collegiate baseball for the Big Bend Community College Vikings Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Father Duenas Phoenix Center. Matt Weiss/The Guam Daily Post BROTHERLY LOVE: Father Duenas' Ayden Aguon, 17, is hugged by his brother, TatumJohn Quintanilla, during a letter of intent collegiate signing ceremony Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Father Duenas Phoenix Center. Aguon will be playing baseball for the Big Bend Community College Vikings in Moses Lake, Washington. Matt Weiss/The Guam Daily Post FRIARS FAMILY: Father Duenas Memorial School Friars' Ayden Aguon appears with girlfriend Teresa Quinata, left, mother Jaineen Cruz, father JQ Quintanilla and brother TatumJohn Quintanilla during a letter of intent collegiate signing ceremony Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Father Duenas Phoenix Center. Matt Weiss/The Guam Daily Post FAMILY SUPPORT: Father Duenas Memorial School Friars' Kaiden Baza Weakley, standing in the middle, appears with father Joby Okada, mother Audrey Baza and sister Zuri Okada during a letter of intent collegiate signing ceremony Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Father Duenas Phoenix Center. Matt Weiss/The Guam Daily Post Surrounded by coaches, friends and family, Father Duenas Memorial School standout baseball players Ayden Aguon and Kaiden Baza Weakley signed letters of intent Friday afternoon to play for the Big Bend Community College Vikings in Moses Lake, Washington. While playing for the Friars, Aguon and Weakley dedicated themselves to the sport as they led the Friars to multiple high school baseball championships. “These two don't just work hard at practice. They don't wait for practice to come. They go and work on their own. And it's evident for this opportunity for the next level of baseball,” said Friars head coach JT Tuquero. “They’re productive on both sides of the field,” he said, adding that it's a testament also to the players' parents. “I think everything starts from home, the values, the work ethic.” Both Aguon and Weakley told The Guam Daily Post that the countless extra hours they dedicated to baseball helped them advance to the next level. “When you put in the work by yourself, you get more reps,” said Aguon, adding that he spent hours in the weight room and at home hitting off a tee. “I just believe if you put in the hard work and dedication, you put in the extra hours at the cage, you just work at times that aren't in practice, and you work hard in practice, the games will become easy, and everything will just come to you,” Weakley said. “Now that I'm able to play collegiate baseball, I'm very happy. I'm willing to put in a lot more work to move on to the next level.” Aguon said that he looks forward to joining the Vikings and showing them what he’s made of. “I’ve just got to go out there with the mentality that nobody can beat me,” he said, adding that he has to play aware, alert, with heart and with “compassion and love for the game.” “Whatever comes to my way, I'll be ready for it,” said Aguon, who plans on majoring in aviation maintenance technology. Weakley also plans on majoring in aviation maintenance technology. “That guy’s a copycat,” said Weakley jokingly. Weakley said that choosing to go to Big Bend was a “tough decision” but also a “no-brainer.” “I went on a college visit there, and they just welcomed me in with open arms,” he said. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Poll results are published every Monday in The Guam Daily Post. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: 25 days agoDuration 2:37First-time voter attends both Carney and Poilievre rallies 25 days agoNewsDuration 2:37Amour Baza will turn 18 just in time to vote in the federal election. Baza speaks to the CBC’s Marina Von Stackelberg about attending both Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s and Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre’s rallies. Baza says he is still deciding who he will vote for. 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against them and also ordered the homeowners to pay lawyer's fees and court costs to the subdivision developer in connection to the appeal in an amount to be determined by the Superior Court of Guam while the Superior Court has the "inherent equitable authority" to grant a stay of execution it did not have the authority to do so in this specific situation where relief was being requested based on a pending case with non-mutual parties "This appeal stems from years of protracted litigation between various homeowners and Cyfred Ltd ('Cyfred') over Cyfred’s failure to install sewer lines on lots sold to the homeowners in the Gill-Baza Subdivision," the Supreme Court decision stated "As part of a settlement agreement reached in prior litigation the homeowners each acquired promissory notes from Cyfred for additional lots that required them to pay Cyfred each year Although the homeowners initially made annual payments they eventually decided not to render payment and to instead set off payment with fees they believed they were owed in separate litigation with Cyfred Cyfred completed several non-judicial foreclosures on some of the homeowners’ properties The homeowners sued Cyfred and requested an injunction to enjoin it from conducting further non-judicial foreclosures," the decision added The Superior Court ultimately sided with Cyfred entering a judgment against the homeowners But the lower court held off on determining the amount of the attorney's fees while an appeal of the judgment was pending according to the background information found in Thursday's Supreme Court decision the lower court turned its attention to the attorney's fees "Cyfred requested attorney’s fees in the initial case and its related appeals the homeowners moved to deny Cyfred’s appellate attorney’s fees arguing that the trial court lacks jurisdiction to award appellate attorney’s fees and that the Supreme Court did not award appellate attorney’s fees The trial court granted the homeowners’ motion to deny appellate attorney’s fees The trial court then reviewed the reasonableness of attorney’s fees and ordered the homeowners to pay attorney’s fees and costs of $72,282 to Cyfred," Thursday's Supreme Court decision stated The homeowners then requested a stay for one year or until a separate case was resolved That other case was a civil suit filed by the lawyer for the homeowners Wong is the only plaintiff in that case and claims Cyfred owes him payments from certain promissory notes According to a press release about the decision Wong intended to use money he believed would be awarded to him in the separate case to pay the fees owed by the homeowners in this case "Although the Superior Court has broad discretion to stay its judgments this discretion does not extend to granting a stay of execution pending the outcome of a separate case with different parties We affirm the Superior Court’s order denying a stay of execution," the Supreme Court stated in its decision Thursday the Supreme Court also stated that the Superior Court previously found that Cyfred was entitled to attorney's fees and costs based on promissory notes between the parties The Supreme Court agreed with the lower court that fee-shifting provisions in the promissory notes applied to the case and found that they extended to the appeal "Having also determined that the contractual obligations of the promissory notes apply we order the homeowners to pay Cyfred reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs in connection with this appeal and remand to the trial court the determination of the exact amount of reasonable and necessary appellate attorney’s fees," the decision stated Although the Supreme Court stated that it has the power to award a specific amount of attorney's fees on appeal "The trial court is the more appropriate forum to determine whether the fees Cyfred has requested are reasonable and necessary … This is especially true considering the ongoing disputes about fraud and unclean hands," the Supreme Court stated in its analysis referring to a submission from the homeowners alleging fraud upon the court because Cyfred allegedly concealed insolvency and Cyfred's objection and statement that the allegations were meritless Email notifications are only sent once a day Poll results are published every Monday in The Guam Daily Post have tightened security measures in the capital of Russia according to Russian Telegram channel Baza It is reported that in the first and second special regiments daily reserves of personnel have been established There is also constant monitoring of threats in Moscow regarding potential infiltration by sabotage groups into the city and the surrounding area Sources from Baza state that police officers have been warned about possible attempts to seize their weapons by order of the leadership of the special regiment new employees can only be put on duty together with experienced ones special regiment officers with automatic weapons are on duty alongside traffic police officers Security in the center and around the Kremlin has been strengthened," writes Baza special regiment and OMON (military special police - ed.) officers are kept in reserve daily at their base in case they need to respond quickly an operation the Ukrainian Armed Forces began the operation in the Kursk region The actions of the Ukrainian military were officially confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday Later, the Russian officials reported losing control over 28 settlements in the region the DeepState project calculated that Russia no longer controls 44 settlements in the Kursk region Today, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, reported that Ukraine managed to take control of 74 settlements in the Kursk region. For more details on the events in the Kursk region, see the material by RBC-Ukraine « Back The Coalition For Women In Journalism and Women Press Freedom stand in solidarity with Ruth Baza a Spanish journalist and author who has bravely come forward with her allegations against Gérard Depardieu Her courage in speaking out about a rape that allegedly occurred nearly 30 years ago is not only commendable but also essential in the ongoing fight against sexual violence and the culture of silence in the media and entertainment industries We believe that Ruth Baza's decision to file a criminal complaint despite the significant passage of time and the legal hurdles is an important step towards achieving justice not just for herself but for all survivors of sexual assault who have felt powerless against influential figures Baza’s experience reflects a disturbing narrative familiar to many women in journalism — a profession where power imbalances are often exploited leading to incidents of sexual harassment and assault Her story is particularly poignant in highlighting the challenges faced by women who dare to speak up against prominent individuals Spanish journalist and author Ruth Baza has accused French film star Gérard Depardieu of raping her nearly 30 years ago The alleged incident occurred during an interview in Paris according to a criminal complaint filed by Baza with Spanish police This new allegation against Depardieu adds to a growing list of accusations that have recently resurfaced asserts that the assault took place on October 12 Baza was working for the magazine Cinemania and was only 23 years old Baza described it as “an intrusion without any consent at any time” and stated that she felt “paralyzed” during the attack The Spanish journalist's decision to come forward was reportedly triggered by previous allegations against Depardieu which she says caused “flashes” of memory regarding her own encounter with the actor This revelation followed a French television report showcasing Depardieu's sexist remarks reigniting debates about sexism in French cinema Baza's recollections were corroborated by personal notes she took at the time which resurfaced after reading an investigative report by Mediapart This report detailed accusations from 13 women who alleged sexual violence by Depardieu the events described by Baza have surpassed the statute of limitations making it unlikely that charges will be filed against the actor in France Baza hopes her complaint will encourage others to come forward Depardieu has consistently denied all allegations of rape and sexual assault including those in a separate case brought against him by actor Charlotte Arnould in 2021 Baza has reignited critical conversations about sexism within the film industry where recent reports have shed light on deeply ingrained misogynistic attitudes.  The Coalition For Women In Journalism and Women Press Freedom urge the industry and legal systems worldwide to listen to and seriously 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The company's entire system has been down since the morning, the Russian online media Baza reports. employees of the company were unable to access their work computers as the screen displayed a strange message about a malfunction "All employees were instructed not to log into their work accounts using their usernames and passwords to prevent a data leak," the message states access to the client user systems and the company's internal databases is closed "This applies to both the headquarters and regional branches The time required for restoration is unknown," the Telegram channel notes the system took about three days to recover Lukoil is one of the largest Russian oil companies the second largest in Russia in terms of oil production This is not the first cyberattack on Lukoil. In January Ukraine's Defense Intelligence targeted the Russian oil sector with the primary goal being the services of Lukoil It is also important to note that the company’s plants often fall under drone attacks. For example, a large fire occurred at the oil refinery in Volgograd on January 15. The refinery belongs to Lukoil Hot star Isian of "Solo Hell 4" came as a pictorial with eight colors Fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar Korea released a pictorial and video with Lee Si-an who is the talk of the "Solo Hell 4" on the 7th who appeared on Netflix's love entertainment show "Solo Hell 4," gained popularity with his charming mask and bouncy charm Isian created a romantic mood with a dress and dress in a studio with warm sunlight and showed off her confident presence by wearing red stockings with scarlet ball makeup sparked a great response from the staff with a proposal that was as good as a model while filming the video The pictorial with the fashion brand Joy-Greason Spring Collection featured a stylish spring daily look that was easy to follow as well as a Joy-Greason bag can be found on Harper's Bazaar's official website ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool archaeologists were thrilled to find an elaborate funerary statue dubbed the 'Lady of Baza.' the colorful Lady of Baza was found in an Iberian necropolis in Baza The piece was created in the early fourth century B.C North of the small city of Baza in southern Spain lies a pre-Roman necropolis known as Cerro del Santuario In 1971 it was being excavated and one July morning but when archaeologist Francisco José Presedo came to look he saw something intriguing finally seeing the light after nearly 2,500 years underground this four-foot-high limestone sculpture depicts a bejeweled woman richly dressed and seated on a winged throne including a rosy blush on the cheeks and red-and-white squares along the border of her cloak confirming the Lady of Baza’s role as a funeral urn MadridORONOZ/ALBUMThe Lady of Baza resembles other carved stone female figures found elsewhere in Spain The two statues were both once richly painted and adorned with Iberian attire These objects were products of the pre-Roman people a culture that is still shrouded in considerable mystery the Lady of Baza presented researchers with intriguing clues as to who was entombed in her body The statue’s details also link the Iberians to other cultures around the Mediterranean including the Romans and the Carthaginians The Iberians’ homeland became embroiled in the struggle between these two powers a century after the Lady of Baza was carved Writers in antiquity referred to people who lived across a swath of what now Spain as Iberians. Archaeologists, however, use the term in a stricter sense to mean the original Bronze Age peoples in that region. (Ancient DNA shows mysterious genetic takeover in Iberia.) They were descended from a culture known as the Argar chief-led society that collapsed in around 1500 B.C Like their Argar forebears they were skilled in metalworking and became rich by trading with merchants from the eastern Mediterranean and central parts of Spain starting in the eighth century B.C They mingled with the local Iberian population and created a hybrid “Celtiberian” culture did not penetrate the arid hillsides of the southeastern Mediterranean coast which retained higher concentrations of the original Iberian population the Lady of Baza joined the ranks of opulently colored and bejeweled female Iberian statuary some scholars believe the Lady of Elche may have been a funerary monument as well or part of a larger statue that also included a throne The Celts’ speech is of Indo-European origin (as are 445 of the world’s languages) but not much is known about the origins of the Iberians’ mother tongue Inscriptions in Iberian script have been discovered and bear some resemblance to the Phoenician alphabet but much of the way the Iberian language works is unknown leaving scholars heavily dependent on archaeology for gathering information on ancient Iberians and their culture Iberian scholars consider that the cremated remains in the Lady of Baza’s side are those of an aristocratic local Bastetani woman who died around 380 B.C. which had at some stage been moved from their original burial sites The figure was originally attached to the northern wall of a square chamber tomb in the necropolis Both throne and figure are carved from a single block of stone and painted several different colors: blue Scholars believe the figure’s face could be a realistic depiction of the deceased The statue’s iconography reveals the influence of a powerful outside culture Iberian wealth depended on a powerful new trading center created in North Africa by Phoenicians which in Phoenician means “the new city.” The Lady of Baza's discovery provoked emotional reactions from all over Spain believing her to be a depiction of the Virgin Mary but government officials and the financier of the excavation broke out into a fight over ownership of the sculpture and the statue was moved to the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid where she was welcomed by museum officials (above) Carthaginian influence manifested on the Lady of Baza’s spiritual purpose as does the pigeon she holds in her left hand Scholars believe these avian symbols refer to the Phoenician deity Tanit a mother goddess and chief deity in the western Mediterranean Today, the Lady of Baza is exhibited in Spain’s National Archaeological Museum in Madrid. Along with the Lady of Elche and other gems, she is an important piece in the increased understanding of ancient Iberia. Oval amphora in the Phoenician style, early fourth century B.C. Iron belt buckle, early fourth century B.C. Painted ceramic vessel, early fourth century B.C. Fragments of an iron Iberian sword, early fourth century B.C. Painted ceramic bowl, early fourth century B.C. Discovered in 1971, the Lady of Baza joined the ranks of opulently colored and bejeweled female Iberian statuary. A century before, the Iberian Lady of Elche was discovered, and presumed to be a bust. However, based on studies of the Baza find, some scholars believe the Lady of Elche may have been a funerary monument as well, or part of a larger statue that also included a throne. The Lady of Baza's discovery provoked emotional reactions from all over Spain. Locals were reported to kneel before her, believing her to be a depiction of the Virgin Mary, but government officials and the financier of the excavation broke out into a fight over ownership of the sculpture. The state prevailed, and the statue was moved to the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid, where she was welcomed by museum officials (above). Seated on a winged throne, the colorful Lady of Baza was found in an Iberian necropolis in Baza, Spain. The piece was created in the early fourth century B.C. Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (OGM) Director John Baza has been appointed by U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry to serve as a member of the National Petroleum Council. His appointment runs through December 2019. “I am honored to represent the state oil and gas regulatory authority in Utah and provide our unique advice, information, and recommendations,” commented Baza. “I am eager to solve oil and gas related challenges alongside the other representatives chosen to serve the nation through this valuable cooperative effort.” In addition to his responsibilities as Division Director, he serves as the official representative for Utah Governor Gary Herbert on both the Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC) and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC).  He was elected as the First Vice-Chairman for the IOGCC for a one-year term in 2013. Stream PBS SoCal and your favorite PBS programs to your TV and devices wherever, whenever. Celebrate AAPI Month on PBS SoCal all May with exclusive programs. Find full episodes and educational games from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows. Support PBS SoCal and watch full seasons of your favorite shows. For more than four decades, native San Diegan Larry Baza worked tirelessly to ensure that the arts were prioritized and funded at the local, state and national level. He was also a prominent voice in the fight for equal rights for the LGBTQ community. Proud of his Mexican and Chamorro heritage, Baza's impact across the county was especially felt during the 1990s when he was executive director of the celebrated Centro Cultural de la Raza that works to promote and preserve Chicanx, Latinx and Indigenous art and culture. (Baza actually was born at the naval hospital on Park Boulevard, just across the street from where the center would later stand.) From 2007 to 2014, he and his husband, Tim Noel, ran the Noel-Baza Fine Art gallery in San Diego's Little Italy to highlight the work of local artists with an emphasis on Latin American art. For the San Diego LGBTQ community, Baza was a tremendous force, joining the San Diego Pride board in 1990 and co-chairing the event with Vertez Burks two years later, marking the first time two people of color led the event. Baza was among those who were pivotal in making the event and the organization more inclusive — inspiring younger generations to continue to push for change. At a 2011 rally the day before San Diego Pride, where he was celebrated as a Champion for his involvement in the fight for LGBTQ equality, Baza told the crowd of supporters, "It would be really nice if my dad were around… something momentous is going to happen in the parade tomorrow…there are going to be more than 350 active military marching for the first time." He mentioned his father served in the Navy and after Baza came out to his parents. He recalled a conversation with his father: "One day [my dad] was talking about the [the pride] parade… he said, 'The military is not [going to be there,] will it?' I told him, 'No, Dad. Not yet, but we'll make it happen, we're working on it, Dad.'" Working for positive change defined Baza's life. When Union Bank named Baza as a Local Hero honoree in 2012, he emphasized in a video segment the essential role art plays in city life: Baza's service shifted from the local level, serving on San Diego's Commission for Arts and Culture, to the state level in 2016, when he was appointed to the California Arts Council. Lilia Gonzáles Chávez, Chair of the California Arts Council, remembers the first time she met Baza, more than 30 years ago, during his time at Centro Cultural de la Raza. "I was just getting started as an arts administrator. There was no training or support for people of color working in arts administration and almost no institutions with Latinos in management positions. I was starting work for a Latino cultural arts center in Fresno and sought him out for advice," recalled Chávez. Chávez added, "I was initially put off by Larry because he provided a very grim and challenging look at the work required to maintain and develop a center of this type. After a few years of doing the work, I realized that Larry's candor gave me a realistic view of what I was confronting, along with good suggestions and support for being successful. He hadn't sugarcoated his lessons to me, and for that, I am grateful." Baza and Chávez became reacquainted as colleagues thanks to their roles on the arts council, noting, "He had just ascended to serve as Chairman [in December], a position he viewed as the pinnacle of his professional career." Another councilmember, founder and director of L.A.'s Avenue 50 Studio Kathleen Gallegos, said of Baza, "When he spoke, we would listen. He had a conviction in his voice and manner. He understood how there has to be communities/groups of people who come together to help move an issue forward." She added that he emphasized the importance of the council's statewide regional partners "that are responsive to culturally specific communities like the Latinx arts community, or Indigenous art community. He understood that all of the California Arts Council's partners were vital to the health of the California ecosystem." As for how his colleagues think Baza would want to be remembered, Gallegos felt "he would want people to remember his quiet strength, and that throughout his career he fought on the side of social justice." Chávez said she thought Baza would want to be "remembered as a kind and righteous man." PBS SoCal is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.Tax ID: 95-2211661 View training and technical assistance resources including FAQs, training videos, webinars, and instructions. Answers to some of the frequently asked questions about our current grant offerings. 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Baza, who died Saturday, February 20, 2021 due to COVID-19.  Larry Baza was a professional arts administrator who spent his career advocating for the arts at the local Baza was appointed to the California Arts Council by Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins in February of 2016 and reappointed by Atkins as Senate Pro Tem in January of 2020 He was elected Council Chair on December 2 Baza presided over the Arts Council’s public meeting for the first time as Chair a role and honor that he was immensely proud of as the culmination of his career of service in the arts The California Arts Council joins countless community members from across the San Diego region and the nation in celebrating Larry Baza’s life and in honoring the lasting legacy of his caring and generosity that he shared with all who knew him “The news of Larry’s passing brings a deep and tremendous sense of loss for those of us at the California Arts Council both professionally and personally,” said Anne Bown-Crawford With a wealth of experience tied directly to arts administration Larry held a special place on the Council for our CAC family and those in the field we serve Larry had the unique ability to understand the work and the passion of our state’s arts community from a point of view that made us all feel seen With his deep commitment to public service Larry left an indelible mark on the Council “We are devastated by the untimely loss of Larry Baza and newly elected Chair,” said Lilia Gonzáles-Chávez “With five years of service to the Council Larry’s leadership and advocacy will have a lasting impact The enthusiasm with which he assumed the role of Council Chair was a joy to witness Larry’s vision of universal inclusion and access to arts and culture engagement was the driving force behind his remarkable career in the arts His values are reflected in the trajectory of our Council’s work We will continue to honor his life and his legacy through our work As a leader on the California Arts Council Baza worked tirelessly to champion the development of new programs as a member of the Council’s policy committee informed by his own personal and professional experiences in the arts he was committed to supporting the next generation of California arts leaders.  In his most recent public statement as Chair for the announcement of the California Arts Council Administrators of Color Fellowship Program Baza said “California is the most diverse state in the country and it is essential for the leadership at our arts and culture organizations to reflect our communities The urgency for arts organizations to invest more in our artists and arts leaders of color is greater than ever … As a native Californian and arts administrator of color whose career spans more than 40 years in our state and the CAC staff great pride in providing this career pathway for the next generation of California’s arts administrators of color.” Baza is survived by his partner of 37 years Tom Noel; brothers Ronald and Mark Baza; nieces Kimberlee Baza Petersen of Lakeside Carolyn Baza of Lakeside and Ibette Baza of San Diego; nephew Marc Baza of Fallbrook; and many grandnieces and grandnephews Copyright © 2025 All Rights Reserved | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Certification ***NEW DATES ADDED*** Sign up now to attend one of our in-person grant workshops throughout California! Please tell us why do you think this post is inappropriate and shouldn't be there: A Deer Creek baseball coach is relieved of his coaching duties amid allegations of hazing Deer Creek Public Schools removed Coach Roland Baza as head coach after the district was made aware of an incident involving his players Coach Roland Baza is still listed as a staff member on Deer Creek High School’s website however according to the district he is not the head baseball coach He was stripped of that role after an incident during a practice on Sept According to at least one parent who wishes to remain anonymous She said her son’s knuckles were severely burned after what’s being called a 'punishment drill,' where the coach allegedly made the players drag their knuckles on turf that was 145 degrees the district did share a letter from Superintendent Jason Perez that went out to parents “I want to express my sincerest apologies to you and our players for the events that unfolded,” Perez stated in the letter “While we believe the intent was not to harm our baseball student athletes as educators it is our job to keep our students safe News 9 reached out to Coach Baza for a comment but have not heard back According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office and received her journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma Deanne Stein became a reporter at News 9 in 2023 after working in Clarksburg and Charleston and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox Covering stories that matter to the community Mark Baza to Stay on Part-Time Following Nov the man pushing transportation forward in the Imperial Valley is stepping back Imperial County Transportation Commission Director Mark Baza will officially retire though he will be staying on at least a couple months part time in an advisory role “It’s been my honor to serve Imperial County,” he said “God has blessed me to have this opportunity and I’m very appreciative of the people who have let me serve the area.” There are a few things Baza said are his proudest accomplishments as executive director One was the creation of the transportation commission which was created in 2009 as a successor agency to the Imperial Valley Association of Governments.  ICTC at the time was required by state law to prepare a short-range transportation plan that included the development and approval of a three- to five-year transportation improvement plan The commission was also responsible for administering funds deposited in the local transportation fund and responsible for preparing a short-range transit plan.  Another of Baza’s greatest achievements as executive director was “to create a team that’s helped to complete many of the improvements done,” he said Improvements that ICTC was responsible for include getting the Interstate 8-Dogwood interchange worked on creating transit centers at Imperial Valley College and the creation of the Imperial Valley-Mexicali binational alliance which discusses transportation and economic development issues throughout the region.  That’s not to say all the work is done.  Baza said there’s work still ongoing to create a transit center in Calexico and widen Highway 98 from Ollie Avenue to Rockwood is directly tied to the expansion of the West Port of Entry from 10 lanes to 16 private vehicle lanes.  There is also the design work to widen the bridge over the All-American Canal leading to the Calexico East Port of Entry an important piece of work because about $17 billion of goods travel through the Calexico East port per year Transporting those goods is a major part of Imperial County as it creates jobs and economic development throughout the region.  Transportation in the area is “tremendously important,” especially for some in the area who are dependent on it like those who don’t have the luxury of having a vehicle And there is more being worked on to help those out the commission is working on a “microtransit” program that would allow users to reserve a time either by phone or electronically in which they would get transit in the city of Calexico That’s opposed to an intra-city fixed route form of transportation it’s something that can be implemented in other areas of the county Serving Holtville and surrounding areas since 1905Address:1122 West State Street, Ste. E, El Centro, CA 92243.Phone: (760) 356-2995, (760) 339-4899Email: info@calexicochronicle.com News Releases & TipsEmail: rbrown@calexicochronicle.com Metrics details Ancient evidence of human presence in Europe is recorded in several Early Pleistocene archaeopalaeontological sites from Spain This is the case of Barranco León (BL) and Fuente Nueva-3 (FN-3) two localities placed near the town of Orce (depression of Baza and Guadix huge assemblages of Oldowan tools and evidence of defleshing butchering and marrow processing of large mammal bones have been recovered together with a deciduous tooth of Homo sp we: (i) describe in detail the anthropic marks found in the bone assemblages from these sites; (ii) analyse patterns of defleshment based on the modifications identified in the cortical surface of the fossils; and (iii) discuss on the subsistence strategies of the first hominins that inhabited the European subcontinent during Early Pleistocene times the results of these studies relate with the ethology of anatomically modern humans which does not necessarily reflect the behaviour of other early human species less encephalized and with less developed technical skills (e.g. evidence of anthropic activity in sites with chronologies in excess of one million years can provide key information for deciphering the behaviour of early Homo Geographical location and stratigraphic series of Barranco León (BL) and Fuente Nueva-3 (FN-3) sites their absence from BL and FN-3 suggests that both sites are older than 1.22 Ma this is the first comprehensive study on them As explained in the section of Material and Methods the huge faunal assemblages of BL and FN-3 are composed of many skeletal remains (>6.500 in BL and >9.000 in FN-3) many of these remains are badly preserved and need restoration the search of modification traces in the cortical surface of bones was focused on those subsamples of skeletal remains that are well preserved and restored which represent 64.7% of the assemblage from BL and 42.6% in the case of FN-3 Hyena coprolites are particularly abundant in FN-3 (NISP = 157 being preserved almost exclusively in the Upper Level data on bone survival for skeletal elements unearthed from BL and FN-3 were considered separately Cut marks show similar frequencies in both assemblages the proportions are similar in the two archaeological levels while in BL they concentrate in a single archaeological level Examples of cut marks on the large mammal bones from BL and FN-3 (a) incision on an external rib shaft fragment from a very large mammal with a detail of its crop profile; (b) chop mark on a limb bone diaphyseal fragment of a medium-to-large sized mammal; FN-3 (c) incision on limb bone diaphyseal shaft of a large sized mammal; (d) incisions on a mandibular fragment of a small-to-medium sized mammal; (e) incision on an indeterminate bone fragment of a medium-to-large sized mammal These features show the role of biostratinomic agents in the generation of both bone assemblages as patterns of green bone breakage predominate over those on dry bone Examples of bones broken in fresh state from level D of BL and FN-3 levels (a) diaphyseal fragment of a tibia from a small-to-medium sized mammal showing a conchoidal scar (BL-D); (b) limb bone diaphyseal fragment with a conchoidal scar (BL-D); (c) limb bone fragment of a medium-to-large sized mammal showing conchoidal scars (BL-D); (d) fractured humerus of a medium-to-small sized mammal (BL-D); (e) fractured limb bone (FN-3); f: limb bone fragment with percussion notches (FN-3); (g–i) impact flakes (BL-D); (j–l) impact flakes (FN-3) evidence of bone fracturing by hominins concentrates on the major limb bones of large and medium-to-large sized mammals Among the scarce remains that could be identified taxonomically Although hominins are the main agent responsible of bone fracturing, evidence of breakage by carnivores is also present at both sites, but in lower frequencies. Moreover, rodent activity is also evident in some elements, including a bone shaft with many gnawing marks of a porcupine at FN-3 (Fig. 5). Examples of modifications by carnivores and rodents of large mammal bones from level D of BL and FN-3 (a) limb bone fragment of a large sized mammal from FN-3 showing 2 pits; (b) score on a flat bone fragment of a large sized mammal from BL-D; (c) second lateral metatarsal of Equus altidens from FN-3 showing scores produced by rodents; d: limb bone fragment tooth-marked by Hystrix sp Carnivore damage of bones consists basically of isolated scores and pits, although furrowing, crenulated edges, pitting, and digested bones are also recognized (Fig. 5) Most tooth marks appear on stylopodial and zeugopodial bones but some autopodial elements (mostly metapodials) show also tooth marks the elements of the axial skeleton are no damaged by carnivores the bones most affected by carnivore activity belong to mammals of medium-to-large and large size which is evidenced in a greater scatter around the regression line of the latter bone survival correlates with both factors to the same extent in VM This probably results from the fact that hominins fractured the skeletal elements using their Oldowan tools while hyenas used their enlarged premolar teeth which forced them to be more selective in bone crushing The two plastron fragments from BL-D with cut marks indicate that this resource was also exploited in the Early Pleistocene sites of Orce which relates to the decrease in the availability of edible plants gathering is the dominant mode of subsistence in latitudes similar to those of the Orce sites 750 mm (these values are higher than the current annual rainfall in the basin hypergrazing equids in BL and FN-3 suggests for these sites slightly drier conditions than in VM indicates the frequent presence of hyenas at this site a low number of tooth marks from carnivores of small-to-medium size are also recorded which suggests a minor role of some canid (probably Canis mosbachensis) in the modification of bones Bone modification by carnivores is much less frequent than that of anthropic origin It is interesting the presence of three bones (one from BL and two from FN-3) that preserve cut marks and tooth marks although there is no overlap between these marks The scarcity of elements modified by both agents and the low frequency of tooth marks do not allow to make inferences on the pattern of interaction between hominins and carnivores at these sites carnivore activity seems to have been residual compared to hominin activity with the exception of the Upper Level of FN-3 Data on anthropic action from BL and FN-3 evidence that the subsistence strategy of the hominin populations that inhabited Europe in the Early Pleistocene involved the exploitation of carcasses of medium-to-large and large-to-very large sized animals for obtaining meat Other animals of small size available in the environment honey and a wide spectrum of edible vegetation Carnivore activity is documented in a number of bones from BL and FN-3 Most tooth marks can be attributed to the giant hyena P carnivore activity in these sites seems to have been residual compared to hominin activity The palaeontological record unearthed from levels D1 and D2 of BL during systematic excavations and fieldwork between the years 1999 and 2015 is composed of 6,566 vertebrate remains (mostly large mammals) and coprolites Other levels of the stratigraphic section of this site provided a comparatively low number of remains (129) which mainly correspond to non-identifiable bone shafts 9,041 fossils were recovered from all the archaeopalaeontological levels of the site during this period of time Each element in which taxonomically diagnostic features were absent was classified to order and then grouped in the appropriate size category minimum numbers of individuals (MNI) and minimum anatomical units (MAU) were calculated for all taxa Two age groups were established for the specimens with two subdivisions in each of them: immature individuals were grouped in newborns and juveniles while adults were classified as adults sensu stricto (i.e. yearlings and prime adults) and past-prime adults (i.e. Criteria for estimating age at death included patterns of tooth replacement and degree of wearing for teeth (deciduous and permanent) as well as degree of epiphyseal fusion for the limb bones Surface modification was only analysed in a part of the assemblage because abundant bones are badly preserved and need restoration the sample analysed in search of modification traces in the cortical surface of bones is composed of 4,249 skeletal remains from BL-D and 3,852 from FN-3 levels (i.e. All data used in this study are available in the supplementary tables and also on request from the corresponding author Cheheb, R. 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anonymous reviewers and by editor Ruth Blasco Guillermo Rodríguez-Gómez & Francisco J Institut Català de Paleoecologia Humana i Evolució Social analysed the geological context of the sites; M.P.E wrote the paper with contributions from all other authors The authors declare no competing interests Publisher’s note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations Supplementary information - The earliest cut marks of Europe: a discussion on hominin subsistence patterns in the Orce sites (Baza basin Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-51957-5 Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences (2023) Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science Metrics details Despite the paleontological relevance of the terrestrial Early Pleistocene Venta Micena bonebed (Baza Basin it lacks a comprehensive geochemical/sedimentological study we demonstrate that the 1.5-m-thick Venta Micena limestone formed in a relatively small freshwater wetland/pond located at the periphery of the large saline Baza paleolake with high and low contents of invertebrate fossils and which originated in the centre and margin of the wetland X-ray diffraction (XRD) mineralogy and paleohydrological characterization based on ostracod and bulk-rock geochemistry (δ13C and δ18O) indicate that the limestone reflects a general lowstand of the Baza lake permitting the differentiation of freshwater wetlands that were fed by adjacent sources the Baza lake flooded the Venta Micena area and the freshwater fauna was replaced by a saline one Bulk-rock isotopic data indicate that the lower interval C1 of the limestone (bone-rich in marginal settings) displays general negative values while the upper interval C2 (bone free) displays less negative values The bones of predated mammals accumulated in the marginal areas which were flooded and buried by recurring water-table fluctuations Lake dynamics played a critical role in bone accumulation which was previously considered as representing a hyena den (f,g) Upper interval C1 and C2 in section VM3 displaying subtle stratification and lamination within C2 (h,i) Bone accumulation at site VM-3 in lateral and plane vertical view respectively (as displayed at Orce Museum) Photographs (a–d) were taken by the authors in 2017 we report an integrated geochemical and sedimentological study on VM limestone to characterize the paleoenvironmental conditions linked to the bone accumulation processes Unit A (4 m thick) contains dolomitic marls and micritic dolostones locally interbedded with gravel Root bioturbation is common and sandy levels display large-scale cross-stratification and ripple cross-lamination This unit records a period of important subaerial exposure based on (a) a relatively poor content of invertebrates since most of them have been dissolved by weathering (some moulds are visible) and (b) the presence of pedogenic features indicating that they accumulated during a subaerial exposure phase that was followed by micritic mud deposition Unit D (7 m) contains muddy limestones interbedded with sandy marls, dolostones and marly dolostones (Fig. 3c) Some levels in this unit are reddish and brownish and show traces of root bioturbation Unit E (7.5 m) is a succession of calcareous-dolomitic marls and marly-sandy dolostones that alternate with levels of sands and gravels with cross-stratification XRD results from composite VM4 and VM1 sections. (a) Percentages for calcite, quartz, albite, microcline and gypsum. (b) Percentages for palygorskite, clinochlore, hornblende, aragonite and dolomite. See values in STab. 1 The analyses performed on the samples examined in this work (see applied methods in the Supplementary Information) yielded the following results (see Figs VM limestone (C1 and C2) is very rich in low-Mg calcite with values being between 70% and almost 100% Interval C0 and unit D are richer in quartz and other clastics compared to C1 and C2 The mineralogical content also indicates that the contact between these clastic-rich spans (interval C0 and unit D) and VM limestone is transitional These represent products of mineral alteration or external contributions XRD performed on section VM1 also demonstrated an increase in the calcite content from the base to the top The highest contents of calcite in the equivalent levels of the carbonate of section VM1 stand out (MV 17–010 = 90.7%) in contrast to section VM4 (VM 17–230 = 64.4%) Four samples from VM3 yielded similar results and demonstrated a mineral assemblage dominated by low-Mg calcite (between 92.5% and 97.9% for C1 samples; 77.6% for the C2 sample) along with quartz (2–17%) and minor amounts of dolomite (0.1–5%) and clay minerals (0.7–8.8%) Petrography and SEM of the Venta Micena limestone. (a) Thin section of the lower subtly indurated level in the C1 interval in section VM4 (Fig. 3d,e). (b) Thin section of the subtly indurated level in Fig. 3b (C1 interval in section VM4) Both (a,b) show porosity likely to result from biogenic activity with abundant biogenic carbonates such as ostracods (intervals C1 and C2 (e,f) SEM images from section VM4 (interval C1) showing its general absence of invertebrates (f) except for rare microsparitized shells (an example of an ostracod test in e) (g,h) SEM images from the stratigraphic height 0.9 m in section VM3 (interval C1) with well-crystallized calcite scalenohedra (g) and the limestone interval between indurated levels 1 and 2 in section VM3 (h) corresponding to a barely lithified limestone) Well-developed crystals are far more abundant than in invertebrate-rich microfacies Porosity is more evident in subtly indurated levels (as also seen in thin sections) which display initial crystallization of secondary calcite in the pore spaces as cement (a) Bulk-rock oxygen and carbon curves from sections VM3 and VM4. (b) Stable isotope cross-plots for sections VM3 and VM4. See values in STab. 3. The δ13C value is an approximation to the isotopic composition of the dissolved inorganic carbon in the water The δ13C signal in each individual is directly related to the fractionation of each species Cyprideis torosa yielded values ranging between -5.51‰ and -3.93‰ for δ13C and between -1.55‰ and + 1.28‰ for δ18O unit C yielded more negative isotope values compared to those of unit B indicating that they formed in saline waters Samples from three beds at the top of this interval display C torosa shells with δ13C from − 6.41‰ to − 3.42‰ and δ18O from − 1.66 to 0.13‰ (P These features suggest that these levels formed in saline and isotopically more concentrated waters for δ18O Section VM4 displayed δ13C bulk-rock isotope values (n = 27) ranging from − 7.67‰ to − 6.11‰, while δ18O values ranged from − 6.56‰ to − 5.01‰. Regression analysis of all the samples (Fig. 6b) did not reveal any significant correlation (r = 0.25) considering only the lower C1 interval of the VM limestone (samples VM17-235 to VM17-145 N the values displayed no correlation (r = 0.14) although the variation in δ13C and δ18O is very low (around 1‰) The upper interval of the section (C2) (from samples VM17-140 N to VM17-80 A general comparison between intervals C1 and C2 permitted the recognition of partial covariance in C1 (at least for some spans) whilst only one level stood out with more depleted values (110 cm) The δ18O values of carbonates from section VM3 were relatively invariant with values ranging from − 5.99‰ (40 cm) to − 4.40‰ (180 cm) and a total range of 1.6‰ The average section VM3 values for δ13C and δ18O were only weakly correlated (r = 0.48) when the δ13C and δ18O values of the carbonates were submitted to cluster analysis (Supplementary notes S-3) the two resulting zones defined between 0–130 cm and 140–220 cm displayed very low to low correlations (r = 0.25 The bulk-rock samples from section VM1 (n = 4) displayed δ13C values ranging from − 5.95‰ to − 4.15‰ δ18O values ranged from − 7.72‰ to − 6.10‰ Cluster analysis provides an independent criterion to split C1 from C2 (which is consistent with bone occurrence) A significant feature of the isotopic data is that considering the overall C1 samples from VM3 and VM4 (n = 35) a weak correlation between δ13C and δ18O is observed and a significant correlation for C2 is attained (r = 0.73 The generally more negative δ13C and δ18O values of C1 in sections VM3 and VM4 coincide with the layers of subtly indurated levels and bones together with the SEM images illustrating a strong component of secondary calcite suggests that sediments emerged and underwent attendant dissolution and reprecipitation of calcite carbonates partly reflect the isotopic compositions of the secondary such features are less developed (fewer bones and less subtly indurated 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Russian media outlet MK.ru reported that an "incomprehensible virus began to spread across Russia." Newsweek contacted Russia's foreign ministry for comment via email The local health department said lines of ambulances waiting outside hospitals is not unusual, and that infection rates for COVID-19 and acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) have not increased in recent weeks "The situation when several ambulances arrive for hospitalization in an infectious diseases hospital is standard," it said in a statement. "The growth in the incidence of ARVI and COVID in Moscow has slowed down; the figures for the last week do not exceed the data of the previous period And COVID incidence rates have been declining for 2 weeks the incidence rate is predicted to reach a plateau." Russia: A massive queue of ambulances arrived at Moscow's Infectious Disease Hospitals #1 and #2. The majority of patients brought in reportedly have symptoms of pneumonia. pic.twitter.com/HDAk0cGCsS The department said there is "no significant increase in hospitalizations in the city" and that the "morbidity situation is normal and corresponds to the epidemic season "Having up to 24 cars on site at the same time is standard practice during peak hours and is not a queue or an emergency situation "The hospital regularly monitors the arrival of patients; the situation when there were about 23 cars on the territory similarly...the presence of 10 cars on the territory is the absolute norm," the department added The World Health Organization (WHO) said on December 15 that respiratory infectious diseases are on the rise across WHO's European region a seasonal increase in respiratory pathogens is expected but this year's increase could also be attributed to infections among children who were protected during the pandemic and because some of these pathogens vary in circulation each winter," Marc-Alain Widdowson high-threat pathogen lead at the WHO Regional Office for Europe Do you have a tip on a world news story that Newsweek should be covering Do you have a question about the Russia-Ukraine war Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all Spanish journalist and author says French star assaulted her during an interview in Paris I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. 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Baza has alleged that she was 23 when Depardieu raped her when she interviewed him for the Cinemania magazine in Paris on 12 October 1995 reported Barcelona-based newspaper La Vanguardia She said that the actor kissed her on the face and penetrated with her fingers through her cloths an allegation that has been classified as rape by the police Baza said she felt “paralysed” in what she said was “an intrusion without any consent but when questioned specifically about rape she confirmed it was described as rape by the police Last year Spain passed new legislation known popularly as the “only yes means yes law” to remove the distinction between sexual abuse and sexual aggression (rape) by explicitly stating that consent is the determining factor The law was also expanded to include online abuse and grooming into the definition of rape A rape conviction under Spain’s laws carries a maximum sentence of 15 years Baza told AFP that she had “completely” forgotten the alleged assault by the French actor but the latest string of allegations brought back the memories Depardieu was first put under judicial investigation on rape and sexual assault charges in 2020 He was indicted on rape and sexual assault charges after he was accused of raping French film star Charlotte Arnould If you sign up to this service we will earn commission This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent The case was dropped in 2019 with authorities citing a lack of evidence but was reopened in 2020 when criminal charges were filed He is currently awaiting trial or for the charges to be dismissed he was accused of sexual harassment by 13 women a number that has reportedly increased to 16 French investigative news website Mediapart said Depardieu has been accused of harassing groping or sexually assaulting these women Paris prosecutors are also investigating the apparent suicide earlier this month of actress Emmanuelle Debever who had claimed she was sexually assaulted decades ago by Depardieu Prosecutors said they are investigating the cause of her death based on "media reports" regarding complaints she filed against the actor in 2019 she had alleged that Depardieu had fondled her during the filming of the movie Danton in 1982 Her death on 12 December coincided with the release of an investigative documentary that included the footage of the actor making sexist remarks about women. The documentary titled Gérard Depardieu: The Fall of the Ogre was aired on national TV channel France 2 and reignited a debate about sexism in French cinema and on allegations against the actor Depardieu earlier denied all the allegations against him in an open letter in Le Figaro in October to the lynching that has been reserved for me His family has called it an "unprecedented conspiracy" against him French media outlets reported a new complaint had been filed against Depardieu by French actor Hélène Darras who worked with Depardieu on the 2008 film Disco claims she was sexually assaulted on the film’s set On Monday, the Grevin Museum in Paris removed the wax figure of the actor amid the renewed focus on allegations of sexual assault It followed the Belgian municipality’s decision to strip Depardieu of honorary citizen title after the Quebec province of Canada also withdrew its top honour to the actor over the comments shown in the documentary The Oscar and Bafta-nominated actor is known for his work in French classics like The Last Metro Jean de Florette and Cyrano de Bergerac and English-language movies including Green Card and Life of Pi If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, you can contact your nearest Rape Crisis organisation for specialist, independent and confidential support. 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If not, become a subscriber to get the latest breaking news and weird crime coverage Deer Creek Public Schools has parted ways with high school baseball coach Roland Baza after an investigation conducted by the district A parent reached out to Deer Creek School District officials at 4:36 p.m Tuesday about an incident that took place earlier that day during baseball practice according to a statement from the district Deer Creek School District then opened the investigation by 4:59 p.m the primary focus for our district is the safety well-being and development of our students now and in the future,” the statement reads “The information gathered from our investigation determined that a change in the head coach of our baseball team is needed We will begin the search for a new head coach in the coming weeks.” The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office has also launched a separate investigation The school district will help with that investigation as needed the sheriff’s office did not offer details regarding the incident and we are looking into it,” said Aaron Brilbeck public information officer for the sheriff’s office “But it’s important to stress this is still very early on in the investigation and we aren’t even sure yet whether a crime has been committed.” Deer Creek hired Baza as head coach in August 2019 which is close to Russian law enforcement agencies has published what appears to be a complete transcript of the flight recorders with conversations that took place in the cockpit of the AZAL-owned Embraer aircraft that crashed on December 25 This is reported in a new episode of the analytical YouTube channel Caliber "This transcript itself is of great interest in the context of covering this disaster in Russian media we were equally interested in the channel's own commentary that precedes the publication it is so hypocritical that one wouldn't even need to read the transcript to refute the theses presented in it screaming outrageously: "according to the transcripts there was panic in the cockpit before landing in Grozny." After reviewing the transcript one concludes that specifically before the attempt to land in Grozny nothing close to panic was observed in the aircraft cockpit." which is inevitable in the case of EW equipment shutting down vital aircraft systems the crew members' anxiety noticeably increases It's understandable: try maintaining complete calm when your aircraft has become almost completely uncontrollable," the material notes Vice President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation founder and head of the IDEA Public Union Leyla Aliyeva shared a publication from the DOST Center for Inclusive.. Metrics details Geographic and topological location of Venta Micena 4 namely regarding the stratigraphic and taphonomic data as originally described in VM3 Similarly to VM3, VM4 provides a large number of carnivore remains, including; hyenids (P. brevirostris), felids (Homotherium latidens, Megantereon cultridens, Panthera cf. gombaszoegensis, Lynx cf. pardinus) and canids (Xenocyon (= Lycaon) lycaonoides, Canis mosbachensis, Vulpes alopecoides) (Supplementary Notes 2) the total number of individuals in each species is too low to draw reliable conclusions on the resulting patterns L or U shaped mortality profile cannot be clearly discerned The VM4 fossil remains show a moderate fragmentation. Only 36% of remains measure less than 3 cm (Table 2), with more than 55% of long bones presenting green fractures (Table 2) some bones have been documented in anatomical connection Examples include the attached humerus-radius of S fibula and talus of this same species (SW area of the site) meridionalis was retrieved on the western edge of the site lycaonoides individual was also found in the centre of the site as well as two complete hindlimbs of the same species (NW corner of the site) altidens individual was found towards the west all of which present a good representation of bones found in anatomical connection at VM4 Evidence of hydric alterations are limited to abrasion (which affects a 40% of specimens) only 33% of these specimens show an intense degree of abrasion implying hydric alterations to be notably low 25% of the remains show alterations of biological origin including biochemical corrosion as well as root-marks in most cases the impact of these alterations is low to moderate Artificially intelligent systems for the identification of discrete fossiliferous levels revealed 2 distinct and independent bone concentrations levels that could be clearly identified across the entire 39 m2 extension of the VM4 site These levels have been subsequently named Level I (VM4-I) and Level II (VM4-II) approximately 200–230 cm below the surface with a relatively homogeneous horizontal spread and slight NE-SW dip is located approximately 250–280 cm below the surface and is observed to be a much denser horizontal plane Each bone accumulation has a local thickness of generally < 30 cm VM4-I and VM4-II are vertically scattered 50 and 30 cm (i.e. stratigraphic heights between 0 and 50 cm and between 60 and 90 cm The separation between VM4-I and VM4-II is defined by a 10 cm interval Scatter plot showing the spatial distribution of levels VM4-I (dark green) and VM4-II (brown) as identified using artificially intelligent systems Black points indicate indeterminable points with < 80% confidence when being assigned to a level Density (A, B) and heat (C, D) maps for Pearson residual counts (for each of the level VM4-I (A, C) and VM4-II (B, D). Empirical (black) and theoretical (red) spatial correlation functions for Venta Micena 4 levels I and II using Ripley’s K and Besag’s L Empirical functions account for border correction estimates while both for K and L the inhomogeneous variants of these tests were performed Upon analysing spatial correlations with theoretical K(r) functions of an inhomogeneous Poisson process, both VM4-I and VM4-II can be seen to present general tendencies for more cluster-like patterns, as confirmed by the centered L(r) function (Fig. 4) While VM4-II shows slight tendencies towards a regular point process this is likely due to the smaller sample size and lower concentrations across the overall surface area It is worth noting that Hopkins–Skellam tests are able to confirm that both levels present strong tendencies towards clustering across the overall spread of the spatial window (VM4-I: A = 0.01 Upon quantifying the location of clusters through density based pattern recognition algorithms, 17 clusters were detected in VM4-I and 12 clusters in VM4-II (Fig. 5). Spatial distribution of fossils recovered from both VM4-I (A C) Raw spatial coordinates of fossil finds D) Clusters calculated using Density Based pattern recognition algorithms Stereograms presenting general orientation and plunge patterns across both the VM4-I and VM4-II levels. Localized stereograms were obtained according to the detected clusters in Figure. Numeric data relating to these graphs can be consulted in Supplementary Methods With regard to the general slope of fossil finds, only 4% present extreme azimuth values over 45°, while 79% of finds have been recorded relatively flat along the surface (Fig. 6) while hydraulic activities did not move the remains sedimentary abrasion has been observed to have affect bone surfaces product of circulating water moving mobile sediments over the bones While these currents were not strong enough to remove osteological remains sedimentary abrasion has had an impact on bone surface preservations resulting in the poor preservation rates observed across 31.1% of specimens (A) A single pit on a long bone fragment; (B) Pseudo-notches on a long bone fragment; (C) a single pit on an non identifiable bone splinter; (D) Two scores on a long bone diaphysis; (E) Evidences of proximo-distal consumption of an E with furrowing marks in the medial diaphysis; (F) Double notch on a long bone fragment; (G) Furrowing on the jaw angle and ramus of a Bison sp The scarcity or absence of some anatomical regions could be product of the dispersion or transportation of the carcasses made by the predators when obtaining the prey and by the consumption that the carnivores would carry out after hunting the prey this site can be interpreted as a locality close to where herbivores would recurrently have access to drinking water This is a frequent phenomenon observed in typical waterholes of the African savannah thus implying that these profiles be more similar to those produced by the hunting patterns of carnivores future studies should look into the mortality patterns of VM4 especially with those typical of kill sites in comparable landscapes or the margins of relatively shallow lacustrine and palustrine water body environments it is also important to consider the similarities and differences VM4 has with the observations and interpretations made at VM3 both sites show a dominance of species from open environments with a few taxa more typical of wooded as well as aquatic environments Only 5% of the VM3 specimens show biochemical alterations while 25% exhibit this kind of modification in VM4 these percentages are based on a relatively small sample size it is worth to note that the abrasion present in the bones indicates that hydraulic activity was important not in the generation of the accumulation but in its reconfiguration the bones are oriented as they would adapt to the previous lineaments of the palaeosurfaces anatomical connections have also been described reinforcing the great similarity between both sites an important difference between VM3 and VM4 is that the former was studied as a single bone accumulation it will be important to characterise the taphonomic patterns involved in both levels in future analyses the findings from VM4 could suggest that VM3 may also present multiple discrete fossiliferous levels which will therefore require a different approach to defining the taphonomic history of this iconic site This provides an interesting point of debate for the interpretation of both VM3 and VM4 According to the evidence described in the present study VM4 is a palaeontological site of similar age and with similar characteristics to VM3 Both are characterized by mammalian assemblages dominated by equids the location of VM3 and VM4 on the margin of relatively shallow lacustrine and palustrine environment makes them a favourable habitat for hippopotamuses VM4 has been interpreted as a bone assemblage formed at the margins of a freshwater body an environment ideal for the hunting grounds of carnivores and their lingering prey This contrasts with the interpretations of the nearby VM3 site The identification of two fossiliferous levels in VM4 indicates a multi-event depositional scenario an observation that also contrasts with the single formational event proposed for VM3 the material from VM4 has allowed us to revise and redefine the VM faunal list which has been significantly updated with regards to previous versions (especially for some particular groups such as Rhinocerotidae) the definition of these two new palaeostratigraphic levels as well as the mortality patterns and skeletal bias presented in this paper raises interesting questions about the relationship between VM3 and VM4 that still remain unanswered Further work will therefore attempt at discerning the precise carnivores involved in the formation of this site identifying the presence of a single or multiple predator types Future investigation will also make an effort at characterising the two separate depositional events discovered in the present study It will be of great interest to know what implications this has for the interpretations of VM3 The bone sample analysed at VM4 comprises of 1609 remains (Table 1) This sample has been analysed from a palaeontological and taphonomic perspective spatial and stratigraphic information on the coordinated fossils from the 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Innovation through the “María de Maeztu” program for Units of Excellence (CEX2019-000945-M) This paper is also part of projects 2017SGR-859 (Gov and CGL2016-80000-P (Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness) takes part of the Research Group HUM-607 (Junta de Andalucía) Alexia Serrano-Ramos & Juan Manuel Jiménez-Arenas Juan José Rodríguez-Alba & Darío Herranz-Rodrigo Departamento de Ingeniería Cartográfica y del Terreno Institut Català de Paleoecologia Humana i Evolució Social (IPHES-CERCA) Departament d’Història i Història de l’Art ARAID/Departmento de Ciencias de la Tierra (Paleontología) Departamento de Ciencias de la Tierra (Paleontología) Universidad de Zaragoza/Instituto Universitario de Investigación en Ciencias Ambientales de Aragón (IUCA) Instituto Universitario de la Paz y los Conflictos J.S.: Investigation and coordination in Macrovertebrates Taxonomy H.-A.B.: Investigation in Micromammals Palaeontology D.M.: Investigation in Macrovertebrates Taxonomy S.V.: Investigation in Macrovertebrates Taxonomy B.A.: Investigation in Macrovertebrates Taxonomy O.O.: Investigation and Supervision in Stratigraphy J.A.: Investigation and Supervision in Micromammals Palaeontology M.F.: Investigation and supervision in Macrovertebrates Taxonomy Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-93261-1 Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences (2024) they can never be the best at what they do,” and Head of Distribution and Financing at AAA Entertainment—a sales and distribution company that works to share African content across the continent and worldwide Baza believes that when African creators are properly equipped This is why he is on a mission to provide Africa’s established and rising talent with access to an international market—one where investors Helping Baza to build prosperity for African creatives is the continent’s first import-export bank Afreximbank It is supporting AAA Entertainment with the production of several greenlit film 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other and create a culture that allowed all of us to connect and make trade easier,” he reveals South Africa that Baza signed an agreement for AAA Entertainment to enter a partnership with the multimedia company Silverbird Group the deal not only provided access to the private equity and state funding needed to produce film content but also a means to close the gap between talent from Africa and the diaspora African filmmakers have struggled to secure funding for their craft “No matter how much you tell investors this [film] is going to be an amazing story it’s not an asset they can see,” explains Baza With so many variables associated with production the initial proposal is not always the final product many investors aren’t willing to take the risk—which is where Afreximbank differs Committed to changing the space for all African entrepreneurs Afreximbank is willing to invest in a vision as much as it is a tangible entity this is determined by its ability to resonate with people around the world Language may be the thing that divides us but emotions are what bring us together Whether screen content is depicting a comedy it should be able to evoke the same response from viewers everywhere Africa is uniquely placed to achieve this emotional stimulation “We've gone through atrocities over the years,” reveals Baza To ensure these stories continue to be shared with the world and for generations to come Afreximbank granted AAA Entertainment a $3.8 million Film Finance Development Facility the facility enables AAA Entertainment to fund cast and crew members across the film value chain allowing for more intra-African co-production agreements—and for more creativity No longer do African content creators have to rely on each contract to bring in cash flow for their next project; the facility removes the uncertainty around profit margins and provides concrete financing The Film Finance Development Facility is just one example in a long line of transformative initiatives Afreximbank worked with a host of delegates to champion even more cross-industry collaboration and intra-African trade—ultimately with the view of building prosperity for Africans “My greatest vision for Africa is when we own our stories and our value can be seen by everyone globally.” Metrics details a small sample of remains unearthed from VM4 an excavation quarry ~ 350 m distant from VM3 The authors indicate several differences in the taphonomic features of this assemblage with VM3 and even suggest that a different carnivore could have been the agent involved in the bone accumulation process we make a comparative analysis of both quarries and analyse more skeletal remains from VM4 Our results indicate that the assemblages are broadly similar in composition except for slight differences in the frequency of megaherbivores carnivores and equids according to NISP values (but not to MNI counts) and the intensity of bone processing by the hyaenas Given that VM4 and VM3 were not coeval denning areas of P these differences suggest that during the years when the skeletal remains were accumulated by the hyaenas at VM3 the rise of the water table of the Baza palaeolake that capped with limestone the bones was delayed compared to VM4 which resulted in their more in-depth consumption by the hyaenas (c) Three examples of osteopathologies detected in VM3 ((a) horse metatarsal with osteophytic overgrowths in the distal epiphysis; (b) horse metacarpal showing an intense deformation of the distal epiphysis; (c) severe osteoarthritis in a third-four metacarpal of megacerine deer) (b,c) Femur diaphyseal fragments of large sized herbivores (d) Calcanei of Bovini (left) and Hippopotamus antiquus (right) (e) Sequences of consumption of tibiae from large-sized ungulates (upper sequence: VM3 (f) Sequences of consumption of lunate bones of Mammuthus meridionalis (upper sequence: VM3 lower sequence: VM4; the difference of size is because the lunate of VM4 is from an adult individual while those of VM3 are from juveniles) 26.8% (15/56) in VM4 and 30.0% (122/407) in VM3 (χ2 = 0.241 Given their comparatively low number of specimens studied at VM4 it is reasonable to expect that the latter taxa will also appear in VM4 during future excavations the species better represented in the assemblage agrees also with the expectations from VM3 which allowed them to assign confidently most of these fossils to any of the two bone accumulations identified at VM4 but do not use such data for analysing the patterns of species abundances and skeletal representation Examples of bone remains and a hyaena coprolite from the excavation quarry VM4 of Venta Micena (a) Diaphysis of a digested long bone of bird (b) Bone fragment showing gnaw marks made by a porcupine (Hystrix sp.) (c) Coprolite of Pachycrocuta brevirostris (d) Third-fourth metacarpal of a large Bovini showing a different degree of bone weathering in its proximal and distal part (this bone shows some diagenetic fractures orthogonal to the major axis (e) Bone flake with micronotches and tooth marks (f) Fragment of a radius of a large-sized ungulate (the upper view shows the presence of a double opposing notch (g) Proximal radius of megacerine deer Praemegaceros cf verticornis fragmented and consumed by the hyaenas [the enlarged photographs show pits (1) and crenulated edges (2)] (h) Ulna of hippo Hippopotamus antiquus consumed by the hyaenas (i) Notch on an indeterminate bone fragment Several elements found in anatomical connection in the excavation quarry VM4 of Venta Micena (d) Group of five dorsal vertebrae of elephant Mammuthus meridionalis (e) Forelimb of an indeterminate felid of small size (g) Two hemipelves of horse Equus altidens and 6.0–56.2% in striped hyaenas (the lower limit for this species is contentious because it corresponds to a den where the bones are highly weathered) These frequencies are higher than in VM3 and VM4 but many fossil bones of the site are pending of restoration and evidence of gnawing by juvenile hyenas is usually very subtle evidence of acid or gastric edging of bones was detected in only eleven skeletal remains (six from spotted hyaena four from brown hyaena and one from striped hyaena assemblages) because neither striped hyaenas nor brown hyaenas regurgitate bones as indicated by the low degree of bone weathering and the presence of skeletal remains anatomically connected the higher frequency of bones with bite marks and the lower proportion of elements in anatomical connection suggest that the deposition of limestone that capped the bone assemblage after the rising of the water table of the Baza palaeolake was delayed compared to VM4 the hyena clans that inhabited the Baza Basin would randomly select their denning sites on this plain the surface seasonally submerged of the plain that surrounded the lake would be almost entirely covered by fossils of large mammals which were preserved in the micritic limestones of the VM stratum particularly those related to the abundance of juvenile individuals which is reflected in low NISP and MNI estimates for most species shows no major differences in the taphonomic signatures of VM4 and VM3 except for a somewhat longer time of exposure at VM3 which resulted in a more in-depth consumption by the hyaenas of the bones accumulated the results obtained in this study suggest that the bone assemblages of VM4 and VM3 were produced in non-coeval denning areas of P brevirostris in the plain that surrounded the Baza palaeolake The materials from VM4 analysed here consist of 3961 vertebrate remains (mostly large mammals) recovered during systematic excavations in the years 2005 and 2013–2015 Elements that do not preserve taxonomically diagnostic features were classified to order minimum numbers of elements (MNE) and minimum numbers of individuals (MNI) were calculated for all taxa Four age groups were established for the specimens: immature individuals Criteria for estimating age at death included patterns of tooth replacement and degree of tooth wearing for deciduous and permanent teeth as well as degree of epiphyseal fusion for limb bones Each contingency table has r rows (species or group of species) and c columns (their raw abundances in the two datasets for VM4 and in VM3) The statistic for testing against independence between species abundances and assemblages is: χ2 = Σi=1r Σj=1c (Oij − Eij)2/Eij where Oij is the observed frequency of species i in assemblage j for the ij-th cell (i.e. nij) and Eij represents the expected frequency for this cell under the null hypothesis of independence (i.e. homogeneous distribution of species among the assemblages) The latter is computed as: Eij = (Σi=1r ni.·Σj=1c n.j)/Σi=1r·Σj=1c nij and n.j are the total number of cases that show the i-th and j-th attributes [partial sums for rows (species) and columns (assemblages) in the table χ2 is approximately distributed as a chi-square variable with (r − 1) (c − 1) degrees of freedom This allows the determination of which species or groups of species (rows) are significantly over-represented in each assemblage (columns) The mean of this variable equals zero and its variance is vij = (1 − ni./n)·(1 − n.j/n) The adjusted residuals are dij = eij/vij1/2 and they result from standardization (i.e. Adjusted residuals are approximately normally distributed [N(0,1)] when there is no association between the rows and columns of the contingency table a situation of dependency generates residuals that are higher in absolute value than the standard normal deviate for a specific level of confidence (e.g. when the absolute value of the adjusted residual (dij) for a given cell is higher than this deviate the null hypothesis of independence is rejected for this cell (a positive value indicates an over-representation of the i-th species in the j-th assemblage compared to the expectations from a random distribution of species among assemblages while a negative one points to an under-representation) This allowed to generate an empirical distribution of the χ2 statistic by simulating a set of random samples (n = 104) according to the marginal frequencies of each species The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request Most of these data are included in the Supplementary Information Luzón, C. et al. 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