(KGTV) - A grieving mother is in search of answers after her 22-year-old daughter and her boyfriend were found dead in a parked car in Bonita “The dog is giving us comfort because this is what she loved the most,” said Nair Kamo a heartbroken Kamo clutched one-year-old Twilight I've been crying day and night,” said Kamo The emotions were different the last time Kamo saw her daughter Kamo believed Alicia was dropping her dog off ‘I love you.’ She hugged me and her father Some 12 hours later and 120 miles to the south residents in a quiet neighborhood in Bonita Tire tracks can be seen leading to where the car was parked Neighbors tells us the driver side door was open and the bodies appeared to be in the back seat Deputies say Alicia was found dead inside the car along with the body of 23-year-old Julian Hernandez Kamo says he was Alicia's boyfriend of more than three years According to the Medical Examiner's Office but the cause of death has yet to be determined and I know I cannot do anything about it … took everything from me,” said Kamo Kamo describes her daughter as a private and quiet young woman and doesn't know of anyone who would want to hurt her Kamo says she doesn't know any reason why Alicia or her boyfriend would be in the San Diego area and remains baffled about how and why they died She's now appealing to the public in hopes of answers “I would just ask them to call the police and give information because I will not have my daughter for Christmas Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff's Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 Please enter your email below to reset password The global licensing community is powered by an incredible group of professionals whose diverse backgrounds and creative energy drive innovation and excellence Each week we profile one of these professionals in this ongoing series learn more We use web cookies to offer you a better experience on our site. By clicking on "Accept" you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" French filmmaker Vincent Le Port and Hungarian helmer Kornél Mundruczó are receiving some ARTE France Cinéma coin for future projets that are being readied for 2026 launches. After Bruno Reidal, Confessions of a Murderer (which our Nicholas Bell called “challenging arthouse horror” – read review) Le Port adapts from Un crime de braves gens by George Marbeck – set on August 16 a crowd of peasants beat and tortured a man for several hours before burning him alive Arieh Worthalter and Antoine Reinartz will topline Hautefaye ARTE France Cinéma are also backing the feature debut by Brazilian animation director Wesley Rodrigues Le Royaume des oiseaux is expected to be ready for Spring of 2028 Assum Preto is taken in as a child by Carcará an outlaw who aspires to become a local legend Height: 6’0” | Weight: 208 lbs “Kamo’i Latu is an energizer bunny torpedo safety who is most comfortable roaming the middle of the field and triggering downhill to throw shoulders at the ball-carrier.” Kamo’i Latu started his career as a three-star recruit at Utah only starting in one game before transferring to Wisconsin in 2022 He played under defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard who made the Wisconsin defense a fearsome opponent He was an all-around playmaker under Leonhard Mike Tressel took over in 2023 and Latu wasn’t the same He was benched in the second game of the season and was a part-time player Latu’s energy level and motor run hot whenever he’s on the field He always wants to make a big hit or trigger on a downhill play His click-and-close ability is efficient and quick and pairs well with his underneath play recognition skills He gets downhill quickly and is unafraid to throw his shoulder pads around with offensive linemen or tight ends His best attribute is being a middle-of-the-field robber who can keep his eyes on the quarterback and key on throws in zone to make plays He’s proficient as a two-high safety showing a good backpedal and turn-and-run ability with easy change-of-direction skills and hip flip His acceleration gives him a handy tool to close on tight ends and throws to the flat and underneath there are times when he needs to be trusted as the last line of defense for your team and Latu is a poor tackler He attacks high and low and doesn’t wrap up so ball-carriers can bounce off of him for extra yards He is a jitterbug defender who takes poor angles downhill in the run game and launches himself around the field missing assignments and allowing the quarterback’s eyes to manipulate him Latu needs to be more patient as a coverage defender and pay attention to his assignments; he was benched in the second game of the 2023 season against Washington State after getting beat on a double pass for a touchdown trying to trigger downhill and make the play Whether he isn’t a fit for Tressel’s defense or his confidence was shot early in the season he fell far from the all-around playmaking he showcased under Leonhard Latu needs to win a starting job at safety for Wisconsin and be a more patient and trustworthy player this season to earn the title of “chess piece” for a defense but the fundamentals must be better in his fifth college football season Prospect Projection: Day 3 — Scheme Specific Contributor Tucked away in a fairly rural area of Japan lies the world's largest collection of jellyfish Kamo Aquarium which is located near to moderate-sized city of Tsuruoka in Yamagata is home to 60 species of these invertebrates The aquarium is recognized by the Guinness World Records.  By far the most impressive feature is the Jellyfish Dream Theater a five-meter tank with approximately 10,000 moon jellies drifting in the saline water Dramatic backlighting makes from especially haunting photographs Visitors can also check out the onsite laboratory used for breeding jellyfish Check out the small jellies underneath a microscope While jellyfish are certainly the main draw which perform in regularly scheduled shows There is no onsite parking and it can get quite busy An antiquated aquarium housed in a converted government anti-nuclear bunker A wonderfully eclectic Victorian aquarium lies in the basement of the Horniman Museum One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium Located in the large-scale shopping mall is an otherwise unassuming aquarium featuring species native to Okinawa waters and get a bonus lesson on the importance of marine conservation Glimpse into the life cycle of the European lobster and the work being done to protect them The oft-overlooked site of one of the first marine biological research facilities in the world Europe's largest river aquarium features freshwater species from around the world When it comes to keeping your PC clean, there’s one tool that stands out: Piriform’s CCleaner But while its free version offers a range of basic cleaning tools CCleaner also offers a range of premium tiers that come with extra features and offer priority support should you need it Whether you simply want to unlock CCleaner’s full set of features on a single PC (or Mac), or install CCleaner and a range of complementary utilities across all your home’s devices, we’ve got a deal for you that could save you up to 63 percent If all you want to do is unlock CCleaner’s pro features, then save 50 percent with our CCleaner 6 Professional 1-PC, 1-year license CCleaner Pro bundles many extra cleaning tools including a recently added Cloud Drive Cleaner component that can help keep your Google Drive storage in check Other Pro-only tools include a Performance Optimizer to boost speed and battery life automatic driver and software updaters to keep your PC running smoothly (and securely) real-time monitoring and scheduled cleaning -- all for just $14.95 Mac users can enjoy an identical saving with a 1-Mac, 1-year CCleaner for Mac v2 license Mac users get access to a different set of pro-level tools that include photo analysis and automatic browser cleaning Piriform is also renowned for its Windows-only data recovery (Recuva) and system information (Speccy) tools, and you can get Pro licenses for both included when you purchase a CCleaner 6 Professional Plus license for $24.95 This is a 1-year license that allows you to install CCleaner on up to three devices: PC Save up to 63 percentFor the ultimate saving, however, users should choose CCleaner Premium. 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Privacy Policy - Cookie Policy Hungarian filmmaker Kornél Mundruczó’s latest project has been chosen by Arte France Cinéma for co-production and pre-purchase Known for his critically acclaimed films “White God” and “Pieces of a Woman” Mundruczó’s new venture delves into the early years of Joseph Stalin offering a fresh perspective on his rise to power through the eyes of his friend and ally the film explores the unlikely bond between Kamo Their shared revolutionary exploits in Tiflis (modern-day Tbilisi) during a politically turbulent period form the backdrop of this story the narrative aims to capture the human relationships that shaped one of history’s most infamous leaders written by Oscar-winning filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski and Ben Hopkins Featuring a blend of historical drama and personal storytelling the film promises a nuanced portrayal of Kamo’s loyalty to Stalin and the devastating consequences of their revolutionary fervor The Revolution According to Kamo is an international collaboration involving producers from Hungary Budapest-based Proton Cinema will play a key role in production alongside several prominent European studios The film will be shot primarily in Georgia in the fall of 2025 Arte France Cinéma’s decision to support the project highlights its artistic and historical significance As part of their final selection round for 2024 they also committed to two other international films reinforcing their reputation for championing bold Samsung Newsroom's videos will no longer be supported on Internet Explorer. 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Amapiano sensation Kamo Mphela stays in sync with her style while conquering the world of music and does so with her chic favourite accessory The trendsetting superstar seamlessly integrates this smartphone into her drip or fashion sense reflecting the same innovative spirit behind Amapiano,” Kamo explains the Galaxy A55 5G stands out with its bold yet refined aesthetic making it a must-have accessory that enhances my look while keeping me connected to my craft and my fans a.k.a the Galaxy A55 5G isn’t just a phone—it’s an extension of her personal brand “The design and bold colours complement my outfits whether I’m in streetwear or stage glam,” she says “It adds a touch of modern sophistication and connectivity to my daily fashion expressions minimalistic design of the phone pairs effortlessly with my fashion choices is incredibly versatile and chic—it adds that perfect touch of sophistication to any outfit whether I’m on stage or just hanging out,” Kamo enthuses Kamo believes that in today’s digital age smartphones like the Galaxy A55 5G have become essential fashion accessories and for her it’s all about making a statement and amplifying her presence both online and offline everything I use and wear sends a message about who I am and what I represent,” Kamo emphasises “My phone is no exception—it’s an essential part of my daily life and creative process and advanced features mirror my commitment to excellence and innovation in my music.” the Galaxy A55 5G camera captured stunning behind-the-scenes moments and selfies with fans effortlessly blending advanced innovation with my style With the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G by her side Kamo Mphela continues to redefine what it means to be a trendsetter in both music and fashion Peel your eyes for more style updates and tech-savvy adventures as the Samsung Galaxy A series brand partner and her Galaxy A55 5G keep pushing boundaries and inspiring others everywhere TAGS Products > Mobile Check out the latest stories about Samsung 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target of China’s Tianwen-2 mission Kamo‘oalewa is similar in appearance to lunar rock suggests it could have originated from the Moon the study simulated the impact needed to launch a space rock like Kamo‘oalewa into orbit and found the resulting lunar crater would be 10–20km wide and 10 million or so years old The four-million-year-old 22km-wide (14-mile) Giordano Bruno is the only lunar crater to fit those criteria we have been studying rocks collected by astronauts on the surface of the Moon as well as hundreds of small lunar meteorites that were ejected randomly by asteroid impacts from all over the Moon and ended up on Earth," says Erik Asphaug from Arizona University "Kamo‘oalewa is kind of a missing link that connects the two." the event could have implications for what we know about the possibility for life to spread across the Galaxy Asphaug says the model shows how massive rocks might be thrown from the surface of a planetary body and survive intact This links into the theory of panspermia which demonstrates how life – or its ingredients – could be delivered to worlds from other regions across space :While Kamo'oalewa comes from a lifeless planet it demonstrates how rocks ejected from Mars could carry life – at least in principle," he says "The Giordano Bruno impact probably produced tens of hundreds of 10-meter-size ejecta fragments into space," says lead study author Yifei Jiao a visting scholar at the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory who is a doctoral student at Tsinghua University in Beijing "While most of that debris would have impacted the Earth as lunar meteorites over the course of less than a million years," he said "a few lucky objects can survive in heliocentric orbits as near-Earth asteroids www.news.arizona.edu  Feature Films Database Southern Mediterranean films database Scriptwriters European Film Schools Production Companies Distributors International Sales Submit a Film Industry Reports Co-Production Podcast 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Advertise on Cineuropa Logos and Banners PRODUCTION / FUNDING France by Fabien Lemercier 08/01/2025 - The Hungarian filmmaker’s upcoming movie will be co-produced by the French-German network alongside works by French director Vincent Le Port and Brazil’s Wesley Rodrigues the feature will commence filming in autumn 2025 This historical film based on George Marbeck’s book Un crime de braves gens will take us back to 16 August 1870 when a crowd of peasants spend several hours beating and torturing a man before burning him alive The main individuals responsible for this crime were ordinary people and it’s their story that the director looks to tell in this tale of two parts which morphs from a chronicle of peasant life into a tragic criminal trial: "in the context of the Hautefaye tragedy legitimate popular anger is tinged with sadism and arbitrariness cowardice is just one of the many understandable forms of fear and the reason of State reveals itself to be just as cruel and barbaric as a moment’s madness." with the final product scheduled for completion by spring 2028 Arte France Cinéma are also supporting upcoming films by Joachim Trier Louise Hémon and by the duo composed of Romain Renard and Fursy Teyssier Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive more stories like this directly in your inbox 02/05/2025Production / Funding – Italy Shooting begins on Walter Fasano’s Nino, a portrait of scoring maestro Nino Rota 02/05/2025Production / Funding – Belgium Wallimage is backing Michaël R Roskam's Le Faux Soir 30/04/2025Production / Funding – Italy The final clapperboard slams on Il falsario, starring Pietro Castellitto 30/04/2025Production / Funding – UK/France/Germany Sally Potter’s Alma to star Pamela Anderson and Dakota Fanning 29/04/2025Production / Funding – Spain Claudia Pinto finishes filming Morir no siempre sale bien 29/04/2025Production / Funding – Latvia The National Film Centre of Latvia unveils the recipients of its latest round of funding Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the most important daily or weekly news on European cinema Crossing Europe 2025 Review: Callas, Darling Cannes 2025 Marché du Film The Party’s Over! leads France TV Distribution’s Cannes slate CPH:DOX 2025 CPH:DOX Industry Europa Distribution explores the release of documentaries at CPH:DOX Cannes 2025 Marché du Film AFCI runs its second annual Global Film Commission Network Summit at Marché du Film Festivals / Awards Czech Republic Czech Republic’s Anifilm goes sci-fi Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors Europe European Arthouse Cinema Day set to return on 23 November Cannes 2025 Marché du Film Indie Sales presents a three-star line-up at Cannes HOFF 2025 The Shadow and U Are the Universe win at Estonia’s Haapsalu Horror and Fantasy Film Festival Crossing Europe 2025 Awards The New Year That Never Came and The Flats crowned at Crossing Europe Cannes 2025 Marché du Film Be For Films to sell Love Me Tender in Cannes Cannes 2025/Sponsored Latvia set to shine bright at Cannes, led by Sergei Loznitsa’s competition entry Two Prosecutors Las Palmas 2025 MECAS/Awards Manuel Muñoz Rivas and Joana Carro win awards at the eighth MECAS Market TrendsFOCUSA busy spring festival season awaits the European film industry. Cineuropa will continue to keep its readers up to date with the latest news and market insights, covering the buzziest events, including Cannes, Kraków, Karlovy Vary, Tribeca, Hot Docs, Annecy, Brussels, Munich and many others Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 06/05/2025Europa Distribution explores the release of documentaries at CPH:DOXThe network has held a case study workshop as part of its brand-new partnership with the Copenhagen-based festival Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 02/05/2025Slovak crime-thriller Černák becomes the highest-grossing film in domestic cinemasThe second film in the saga about a local mafia boss, directed by Jakub Króner, outgrossed its first part, which dominated Slovak cinemas last year Jaśmina Wójcik • Director of King Matt the First The Polish director discusses her approach to taking on a 1920s children’s literary classic in an unexpected way Želimir Žilnik • Director of Eighty Plus The Serbian director discusses his deep suspicion of ideologies in relation to his irresistibly charming latest feature, which follows a man whose life spans three political systems Paulina Jaroszewicz • Distribution and marketing manager, New Horizons Association Cineuropa sat down with the Polish distributor to discuss her company’s strategy as well as the connection between its distribution line-up and BNP Paribas New Horizons Festival’s programme Lorcan Finnegan • Director of The Surfer The Irish filmmaker discusses his mystery-thriller, how he created the character with Nicolas Cage and his approach to the use of colours in the film Privacy Policy The images used on this website have been provided by journalists and are believed to be free of rights if you are the owner of an image used on this website and believe that its use infringes on your copyright We will remove the image in question as soon as possible We have made reasonable efforts to ensure that all images used on this website are used legally and in accordance with copyright laws About us | Contact us | Logos and Banners Mission | Partners | Team | Donations | Terms and conditions Half a duck costs $58 while a whole bird will set you back $108 The mod Chinese diner is opened by the folks behind London Fat Duck but they say the two concepts are different Following the launch of Hong Kong-style roast duck specialist London Fat Duck at PLQ mall – its sole remaining outlet after previously operating several locations – homegrown F&B group Akashi has hatched another duck-driven concept – this time Opened in March, Kamo by London Fat Duck is a 52-seat modern Chinese restaurant located at Orchard Rendezvous Hotel the long-running Japanese grillhouse previously run by the group since 2008 Named after the Japanese word for “duck,” Kamo centres around contemporary Chinese cuisine with duck as the star – served braised You’ll also find a strong supporting cast of seafood No part of this story or photos can be reproduced without permission from 8days.sg. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akanoya Robatayaki (@akanoyarobatayaki) But not all is lost for fans of beloved robatayaki spot Akanoya: the Akashi Group is actively looking for a new, more intimate space for the restaurant which specialised in Japanese-style charcoal grilled meats and seafood, which closed in November 2024 after 16 years. Kamo’s 52-seat dining space is similar in size to Akanoya’s previous set-up, but the team had already been toying with the idea of downsizing the robatayaki. “We noticed that diners were gravitating towards more intimate dining experiences,” explains Wesley Goh, 38, head of operations and business development. Wesley, who started working at his family’s restaurants at 18 and trained under his father, Sam Goh, and uncles – the group’s founders – was part of Akanoya’s R&D team.  His fondest memory of the Japanese restaurant? “The friendly atmosphere. There were so many times when diners who didn’t know each other ended up clubbing together after dinner. Everyone was just having fun.” Closing Akanoya was “difficult,” he admits, but practical. “We’d been thinking of moving Akanoya to a smaller space for some time. When the concept of Kamo came along and we couldn’t find a good location for it, it made sense to let it take over the space.” The group spent “around $300K” to set up Kamo, designed to feel stylish yet intimate. Unlike Akanoya’s traditional Japanese wood-accented interiors, Kamo embraces a more modern palette with dusky blue panelled walls, bright vermillion chairs, and golden-edged marble tables. There’s a private room that seats 12 for intimate gatherings, while the open kitchen and long bar near the entrance showcase house-fermented sauces and pickles. Diners can request counter seating for a front-row view of the action. Interestingly, Kamo wasn’t initially conceptualised as a London Fat Duck spin-off. The idea took shape organically from a single dish. “It all began when our chefs created a braised duck recipe that really impressed us,” Wesley shares. “We saw a lot of potential in it and started thinking – why not build something around this?” That led to R&D trips to China, where the team explored regional Chinese dishes to round out the menu. The result: a contemporary Chinese restaurant with duck in the spotlight, but with enough variety to please most diners — including seafood, meats, and dim sum. At the moment, there are no plans to expand Kamo as a full-fledged restaurant brand. “We want to keep Kamo as the only outlet, and maybe open a smaller shop or restaurant just for braised duck,” he says. “We use kombu (Japanese kelp) to add depth and umami to the braising liquid, and Japanese soy sauce for a richer flavour,” explains Wesley. “But it will still taste familiar, like local braised duck, as we also have the classic elements like five spice.” The sauce leans on the thinner, lighter side. “It lets the richness of the duck come through without feeling heavy,” he adds. Premium Irish ducks, prized for their higher fat content and tender, juicy meat, are used here — the same kind you’d find at London Fat Duck. “Our techniques help the flavours really penetrate the meat,” says Wesley. The Signature Braised Duck is priced at $58 for half and $108 for a whole duck, with optional toppings like Braised Taupok, Ajitama Egg, and Peanuts at $2 each, and Dashi Congee at $3. These prices are in the same range as Paradise Teochew, a fine-dining Chinese restaurant known for its own version of braised Irish duck at $55 for half and $108 for whole. While Paradise Teochew leans traditional, Kamo offers a more relaxed experience. “We’re not trying to be fine-dining,” Wesley clarifies. “It’s slightly upscale, but ultimately we want it to be comfortable, with service that’s on par with finer restaurants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kamo (@kamo.londonfatduck) there’s also Wagyu Grade Roast Duck ($53 for half $98 for full) and London Peking Duck ($78 per portion) Both are made with the same Irish ducks and recipes used at London Fat Duck prices here are noticeably higher – by comparison the roast duck at LFD is priced at $41 for half and $78 for a whole duck while its Peking duck goes for $53.80 per portion.  Wesley attributes the difference to the elevated experience at Kamo “Kamo’s setting in a hotel offers a curated dining experience The elegant decor and hushed surroundings are also factored into the price there are other costs that make the dishes slightly more expensive the chefs and service staff are trained to attend to well-heeled customers.” As for why the braised duck commands a higher price tag than its roasted counterpart Wesley says it’s due to the cost of the braising liquid “The concentration of aged Japanese soy and the amount of ingredients we use contribute significantly to the cost.” “Feedback for the braised duck has been great so far — no comments on the price but many were happy or impressed,” he adds duck also features in dishes like Duck Fried Rice (from $18) and Braised Duck Rice Noodle Roll (from $12) While Kamo’s name and signature braised duck nod to its Japanese inspiration the rest of the menu ventures beyond.  One example is their Crystal Prawn Dumpling with Clam Sauce ($12 for four) spherical prawn dumplings nestled in clam shells “Everyone already has their favourite har gow,” Wesley laughs “We just wanted to offer something different.” Other dishes offer luxe takes on familiar Chinese favourites like the Braised Elephant Fish Fin with Crab Roe ($68) – a sustainable alternative to shark’s fin that still delivers the same gelatinous texture Even dessert gets an inventive twist: Steamed Orh Nee ($14) a classic Teochew yam paste made silkier with a drizzle of duck fat for added depth Kamo by London Fat Duck is at #01-01A, Orchard Rendezvous Hotel, 1 Tanglin Rd, S247905. 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Contact us Today's print edition Home Delivery the Kamo River stands out as a rare refuge from the crowds choking the rest of the ancient capital you are guaranteed to see people out enjoying the modest green spaces sandwiching this gentle waterway that cuts through Kyoto’s eastern neighborhoods it's not unusual to see people out for a jog or walking their dogs along the banks picnic with friends or even cuddle up with a loved one You may see a man play his harmonica to a group of waterborne ducks or an eccentric Kyotoite out walking their mongoose (rare but it happens).googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); groups of people gather around street musicians There has never been a Saturday in my nine years of living in Kyoto where there wasn’t music drinking and some form of spontaneous community forming near the waters of the Kamo River Given the river’s centrality and visibility — slicing from north to south through Kyoto’s eastward districts — its mere presence serves as a natural social magnet I was able to speak with several groups of people out and about enjoying a sunny afternoon by the river an Argentine tourist who was walking on the grass by the river when I came across her we had no idea it was here — we just stumbled on it,” adds Lucia Overseas tourists seeking advice online on what to do in Kyoto can often find themselves surprised by the Kamo when they arrive The river and its environs lack the urban polish that comes from months of meetings in a city planning department so I was surprised to see grass and weeds growing all over the banks and the old buildings,” says Juan a tourist also from Argentina who is sitting with friends listening to someone play the guitar by the water He expresses amusement that the riverbank is not kept in better order given its popularity a splash of ruggedness in Kyoto’s ancient cityscape “I come once a month during the summer,” says Lauren She is sitting by the river enjoying a drink with her friends It’s the perfect place to go either when you have no specific plans or the restaurants and bars are too crowded and you can’t make a reservation.” With a name that literally translates to “Wild Duck River,” the Kamo descends from Mount Sajikigatake just north of Kyoto and extends over 31 kilometers southward but just 10 km or so cuts through the heart of the city In spring, the banks of the river explode into brilliant whites and delicate pinks as the cherry blossoms emerge. In fall, the oranges, reds and gold of autumn foliage take hold water levels are low enough to cross the river on stepping stones that span its narrow points rarely flooding over the banks — hence why many kawayuka (riverside restaurants) some dating back as far as the 17th century nightclubs and the trappings of what you would expect to find in a city of 1.45 million aren’t far from the calm Kamo an atmospheric alleyway full of exclusive establishments and other dining options with its own bars and eateries adjacent to a gentle stream where geiko and their maiko apprentices still entertain to this day in members-only teahouses near the river It’s not just humans who see the Kamo as a refuge — the river is home to a plethora of wildlife from its namesake ducks to stilt-legged herons that stalk the water for food diving low when they sense an opportunity to steal a bite One of the more unique and somewhat terrifying animals that frequent the Kamo is the nutria these large rodents resemble a cross between a capybara a rat and a beaver with red-tinted front teeth especially when there aren’t many people out and you’ll likely be greeted by one swimming in the gentle current and eating weeds As the Kamo remains an integral part of Kyoto’s social fabric today The most famous legend associated with the river comes from the Heian Period (794-1185) As a previously peaceful Kyoto slid with the rest of the country toward civil war and the nascent class of samurai began to seize power from the city’s aristocrats is said to have patrolled Gojo Bridge (it now stands in a different location) dueling samurai and collecting their swords as punishment for their arrogance Benkei had amassed 999 swords in his collection when a young samurai (later revealed to be Minamoto no Yoshitsune one of classic Japanese literature’s great tragic heroes) attempted to cross the bridge moved by the display of martial prowess from the young samurai pledged his fealty for the rest of his life Toyotomi Hideyoshi rebuilt the Sanjo and Gojo bridges in their current locations attracting many to the riverside to sell their wares the art of kabuki is thought to have been created in a dry riverbed of the Kamo by entertainer Izumo no Okuni and her all-female acting troupe the people of Kyoto continued to gather at the river to witness various festivals the most famous of which was the Gion Matsuri the Kamo played a special role — having carried mikoshi (portable Shinto shrines) from places of worship across Kyoto priests would then dip ritual wands into the river’s flow before sprinkling the mikoshi with its pure waters The crowds became so great for these mikoshi arai (ritual washing of the shrines) that teahouses had to limit the amount of patrons they let sit by the river yuka (wooden platforms elevated on bamboo pillars) were set up below the river’s bridges as summertime cool-off spots The area below the Sanjo Bridge was particularly popular Not that any of that history is top of mind for most people looking for a few quiet moments next to the Kamo’s lazy current — especially mid-20s Japanese couple Ryotaro and Yukina who moved from Shizuoka to Kyoto earlier this year “I feel calm and away from the city here,” Yukina says while relaxing by the river “I feel like I can have a conversation here.” In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division Journalist Miriama Kamo has covered some of the nation’s biggest stories Miriama joined TVNZ in 2002 as a reporter and news anchor But there was one story Miriama never expected to tell and that was the demise of the long-form current affairs programme that had been her home for more than 20 years “We’d all heard whispers, but we weren’t overly worried because Sunday was high-rating with a dedicated audience and it still made money so we were blindsided when it was announced,” tells Miriama That grief then played out for the nation during the final broadcast on May 14 last year when newsroom staff gave the Sunday team a guard of honour as they left the studio for the last time but there is still grief and not just for the people who lost their jobs but for society – that something as important as long-form journalism should struggle like this because we need checks and balances to ensure a strong democracy.” But Miriama isn’t one to mope and with husband Mike Dreaver and kids Sam she’s taking this opportunity to consider her future “My biggest motivation is asking how can I serve I’m passionate about environmental issues and on New Year’s Eve 2018 I took up a month-long ZeroWaste challenge.” Miriama has even been sharing her sustainability journey on social media, although she confesses she didn’t expect the ZeroWaste journey to last “I thought it’d be something I’d be happy to stop doing but it really opened my eyes,” she reflects “Once you realise you’re responsible for everything you buy or obtain – even after it’s moved out of your life – it really makes you think twice before purchasing things ‘Do I need this new thing?’ And if the answer is yes Miriama ponders whether she’s bought brand new of late. “Maybe sheets? And I use our old ones as gift wrap. Actually, Anika Moa did laugh when she heard this and asked what about undies Fans will be relieved Miriama still has TV in her sights which it turns out I’m quite good at even though I’ve no idea what I’m doing I’ve started a production company with friends from documentaries to current affairs and entertainment some of those ideas will come to fruition.” Miriama says her sense of self has changed over the years “If you’d asked me that 10 or 15 years ago, I might have said I’m fearful of job loss, but the ZeroWaste movement has really helped So even if it’s just unpaid social media posts I know I’m still contributing to an important issue – the environment – because there’s always something I can do that makes a difference.” Miriama makes it clear she hasn’t suffered like so many others in Aotearoa I did another full immersion te reo Māori course She also champions the reo through Kotahi Rau Pukapuka (KRP), which aims to translate 100 books from Harry Potter to The Alchemist “We want people to read in te reo Māori for joy and we have an awesome range of stories in the pipeline,” she says On the subject of books, Miriama is looking forward to this month’s HamLit, a new literary festival that’s part of Hamilton Arts Festival/Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa “I can’t wait to meet the authors,” she enthuses “Michelle Rahurahu’s book Poorhara blew me away And Airana Ngārewa [The Bone Tree] will talk about his new book Pātea Boys I read their books while camping over summer and they offer intelligent commentary on Māori identity and colonisation and on how Māori succeed – or don’t – in a system that wasn’t built for us.” “I’m so fortunate to have had a 22-year career at TVNZ,” she muses “It probably won’t be replicated for anyone else because the landscape has changed so dramatically but there is always goodness to be found.” HamLit takes place in the Hamilton Gardens on February 22 and 23. For more info, visit hamiltonartsfestival.co.nz/hamlit 'The team have nailed it – it’s a strategy that everyone can understand.' The family of a 23-year-old Marshallese man who was killed by police after allegedly holding a knife to a toddler in 2022 may soon receive a settlement of $250,000 from the city of Spokane avoiding a lengthy and potentially costly civil trial Peterson Kamo’s family filed a tort claim in September of that year claiming that officers did not take enough time to understand the situation that January day before advancing and shooting him six times while he held his 2-year-old nephew and they’re relieved the city is cooperating and that they were able to get this resolved without going through formal litigation,” said attorney Bill Gilbert At least two council members believe the city should not settle and intend to vote against the payment arguing that officers acted properly to save the life of a toddler they believed Kamo was threatening to harm or kill Settling sends the wrong message to the police department argues council members Jonathan Bingle and Michael Cathcart potentially making officers hesitate to act promptly in an urgent situation “They need to know the city’s got their back,” Bingle said The settlement resolution was first introduced Monday at a council committee but has not been officially scheduled for a vote The settlement being proposed is relatively small compared to some that the city and neighboring jurisdictions have paid out in other cases involving someone dying after being shot by police around when the Kamos filed their tort claim against the city Spokane and its insurers agreed to pay $4 million as part of a legal settlement with the family of David Novak shouting racial slurs at them and shooting a gun toward their home Spokane County paid $1 million to the family of Ethan Murry who was shot and killed by a Spokane County Sheriff’s deputy in 2019 Then-Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich strongly disagreed with the settlement and defended his deputies The amount being considered as payment to the Kamo family more closely matches the $275,000 settlement that the city of Spokane agreed to pay a woman three years after she said she slipped into a downtown grate covering tree roots and suffered serious injuries when officers responded after a caller told dispatchers that their neighbor came to her door crying and saying her son was dead It was later verified that Peterson Kamo’s brother had died a week prior due to a medical condition Peterson Kamo was the only one at home at the time who spoke fluent English Body camera footage showed Officer Corrigan Mohondro arrived at the scene and walked up to the home with Sgt “My son (unintelligible) the baby and he said he’s going to kill the baby and himself,” she said according to the statement he gave to investigators he saw Kamo holding a knife to the 2-year-old’s throat “I saw him suddenly raise a knife from down at his side and point it toward the child and start yelling,” Mohondro wrote Mohondro said he saw Kamo pick up a can of Coleman camping fuel as he went up the stairs “Why are you trying to shoot me?” Kamo said I got nothing on me,” Kamo said as he holds one hand over the landing you had a knife pointed at the baby,” Mohondro replied “I got no knife pointed at him,” Kamo said Officers said they saw Kamo poured fuel from the can onto the carpet and believed he was going to light it on fire Mohondro and Lynch moved up the stairs toward Kamo a knife can be seen in Kamo’s hand close to the toddler “I could clearly see a silver knife in the male’s right hand,” Lynch wrote in his statement to investigators “The knife was pointed up like he was getting ready to strike at any moment.” Prosecutors decided not to charge the officers who shot and killed Kamo stating that Mohondro and Lynch were justified in their use of deadly force due to their concerns for the safety of the toddler Peterson Kamo was shot four times in the left side of his back and twice in his midback indicating Kamo was facing away from the officer Officers did not spend much time talking with the family before rushing into the house which the family said led police to misjudge the situation Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible Get breaking news delivered to your inbox as it happens TDS Telecommunications continues expanding its high-speed all-fiber internet network into more Spokane-area neighborhoods © Copyright 2025, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy BusinessGoldman Partner and M&A Banker David Kamo Exits to Join EvercoreBy Gillian TanPublished: August 09, 2024 at 7:49AM EDT (Bloomberg) -- David Kamo, a Goldman Sachs Group Inc. partner and global co-head of financial-sponsor mergers and acquisitions, left the firm for a role at Evercore Inc., according to people with knowledge of the matter. Kamo is set to join New York-based Evercore as a senior managing director after a period of gardening leave, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing information that isn’t public. Representatives for Goldman and Evercore declined to comment.  Kamo, who was named partner in 2020, joined New York-based Goldman in 2016, according to Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records. He previously worked at Credit Suisse, Barclays Plc and Lehman Brothers, parts of which Barclays acquired out of bankruptcy. Former JPMorgan Chase & Co. banker Haidee Lee recently joined Goldman as global co-head of sponsor M&A, alongside Kamo. Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Kamo Volunteer Fire Brigade has been repeatedly targeted by what is believed to be an alleged serial offender A Whangārei volunteer fire brigade has had its station windows smashed not once but five times Chief fire officer Barry Lapsley said the incidents at the Kamo Volunteer Brigade were wasting the time and energy of people there to serve the community when a man was captured on CCTV about 7am wearing a dark hoodie He was armed with what appeared to be a round spanner and was seen on CCTV smashing bathroom windows at the front of the station Previous incidents had also shown an individual on CCTV smashing the side door window the front window of the watch room and the bathroom window The offender sometimes arrived armed with tools they have never tried to enter the station But it was a small comfort considering the inconvenience caused The fifth attack this year was the final straw for the brigade which took to social media on Sunday to appeal for public help in finding the person responsible While the post garnered attention from far and wide Lapsley and the Kamo volunteers were at a loss as to why they were being targeted the station had attended 372 calls in the past calendar year 372 times we’ve responded to the needs of the community without these unnecessary interruptions.” We just try to keep the noise down to a minimum in the middle of the night so as not to interrupt the neighbours.” Securing the station was an inconvenience each time it has happened “We can’t understand why somebody would target a group of people that are here to assist our local community and go out of their way to turn up in the middle of the night or whatever to meet those needs Police want anyone with information about the incidents or who may have seen suspicious activity outside the Kamo Fire Station to contact 105 Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond Visitors are encouraged to help identify people in the photographs Police initially said on Monday the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Te Kamo were unexplained and required further investigation Police are not treating the death of a man at a Whangārei property as suspicious Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris, of Whangārei Criminal Investigation Branch said police were called to an Eden Tce property in Te Kamo about 3.45pm on Sunday Harris initially said on Monday the circumstances of the man’s death were not clear and required further inquiries police have put a scene guard in place on Eden Tce so a scene examination can be carried out today.” A post-mortem examination would also be completed in due course By 2024-06-03T14:27:00+01:00 Kornel Mundruczo is to direct The Revolution According To Kamo a historical drama exploring the youth of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin through the eyes of his closest friend with filming set to begin in Georgia in 2025 has adapted an original screenplay by Pawel Pawlikowski and Ben Hopkins The script was developed with support from Film4 The drama is a Georgian-language production spanning three decades from 1891 to the death of Stalin’s friend Simon Arshaki Ter-Petrosyan The film follows their lives growing up together in Georgia with Kamo finding himself drawn into Stalin’s world of political agitation the UK producer on Palme d’Or winner Triangle Of Sadness and Cannes 2024 title Santosh produces with Ilya Stewart of Hype Studios and alongside Pawlikowski and Tanya Seghatchian’s UK-based Apocalypso Pictures Co-producers are France’s MK Productions; Germany’s Komplizen Film; Poland’s Madants; Hungary’s Proton Cinem; and Ketie Daniela of Georgia’s Takes Film who will oversee local production on the ground Hungarian filmmaker Mundruczo described the film as “an epic movie about history but it also sits firmly in the gangster movie genre but about the mechanics of power and how one man rises to the top.” Previous credits include Netflix’s Pieces of A Woman ‘Sinners’ increases weekend-on-weekend takings to pass £11m Golshifteh Farahani and Mélissa Boros star in Ducournau’s latest feature Warner Bros’ A Minecraft Movie dominated the month with Gaumont’s Once Upon My Mother the top local film Bookmark this page and keep track of the latest film release dates in the UK & Ireland Bookmark this page to keep track of all the latest festival dates Screen International is the essential resource for the international film industry access to the Screen International archive and supplements including Stars of Tomorrow and World of Locations Site powered by Webvision Cloud Metrics details is one of a small number of known quasi-satellites of Earth; it transitions between quasi-satellite and horseshoe orbital states on centennial timescales The similarity of its reflectance spectrum to lunar silicates and its Earth-like orbit both suggest that it originated from the lunar surface Here we carry out numerical simulations of the dynamical evolution of particles launched from different locations on the lunar surface with a range of ejection velocities in order to assess the hypothesis that Kamo‘oalewa originated as a debris-fragment from a meteoroidal impact with the lunar surface As these ejecta escape the Earth-Moon environment they face a dynamical barrier for entry into Earth’s co-orbital space a small fraction of launch conditions yields outcomes that are compatible with Kamo‘oalewa’s orbit The most favored conditions are launch velocities slightly above the escape velocity from the trailing lunar hemisphere a The two classes of co-orbitals considered in this work: horseshoe companions oscillate about the L3 Lagrange point diametrically opposite the planet’s location and encompass both L4 and L5 Lagrange points; and quasi-satellites orbit outside the planet’s Hill sphere and enclose both the collinear L1 and L2 Lagrange points b The trace of asteroid (469219) Kamo`oalewa’s path in Cartesian coordinates in the co-rotating frame; Earth’s position is shown in blue c Kamo`oalewa’s semi-major axis a and relative mean longitude Δλ = λ − λEarth as a function of time while quasi-satellite motion is shown in green The orbital propagation data for 1600–2500 CE are from JPL’s Horizons ephemeris service (retrieved on 8 June 2023) Launch conditions for test particles in terms of the parameters θ1 The unit vector \(\hat{r}\) defines the direction pointing towards Earth and \(\hat{t}\) the transversal direction As in previous numerical investigations of lunar ejecta, a variety of dynamical behaviors were found as particles entered heliocentric orbits. In order to depict the global results graphically, we projected the orbital evolution of the particles onto the semi-major axis–eccentricity plane, as shown in Fig. 3. a Orbital evolution for 5,000 years of 14,800 lunar ejecta particles b The evolution of Kamo`oalewa and four different Kamo`oalewa-like (KL’s) cases are highlighted on a zoomed-in portion of the diagram The cadence of the non-co-orbital trajectories is downsampled (one point per 250 years) for legibility of the plots This is the co-orbital region where we find the current orbit of Kamo‘oalewa and other HS–QS co-orbital NEAs The evident well-defined boundaries of this region show that there is a dynamical barrier between lunar ejecta and co-orbital states but the finding of some outcomes in this region indicates that the barrier is somewhat porous allowing a small fraction of lunar ejecta to evolve into and remain in co-orbital states for varying periods of time The trailing side produced the most co-orbiters (both HS and QS) and next by near side and far side which produced similar statistics a, b Each point represents a launch condition: one of four launch locations (near-side, far-side, leading side, and trailing side), and the launch velocity (decomposed into its radial and tangential components). See Fig. 2 for an illustration of the launch locations and launch velocity component directions The points in red highlight those launch conditions that result in a HS state while the points in dark blue correspond to detected HS–QS transitions during the 5000 years of simulation time c Histogram of the frequencies of co-orbital outputs with respect to the launching speed b Each point represents a launch condition: the radial and tangential components of the launch velocity and one of four representative locations on the lunar surface (near-side Points in red indicate collisions with the Moon points in blue indicate collisions with Earth c Histogram of the frequencies of collisions with respect to the launch speed being concentrated at the lower speeds from near accounts for the low frequency of co-orbital outcomes under these conditions as a particle that may have reached such a state would have collided before it could enter into a co-orbital state a Evolution of the semi-major axis and b relative mean longitude for the KL1 trajectory (vL = 5.1 km s−1) The HS-QS oscillations persist for up to 4500 years (not shown) HS states appear in violet and QS states in green HS states appear in blue and QS states in yellow The orbital evolution was obtained with numerical propagation under the same model Additional exploration of the orbital evolution of lunar ejecta is also warranted Our numerical investigations reported here were limited in a number of ways so it is useful to list some future directions of investigation we identified the most-favorable launch velocities of lunar ejecta for Kamo‘oalewa-like outcomes for initial conditions of the Solar System taken near the present epoch Although in the Section “Numerical model” we invoked the Copernican principle that the present epoch is not “special," we do recognize that our results may have some sensitivity to the initial epoch The most important limitation is due to Earth’s orbital eccentricity which is time variable and undergoes excursions up to five times its current value on timescales of \({{{{{{{\mathcal{O}}}}}}}}(1{0}^{6})\) years Earth’s orbital velocity varies by ~2 km s−1 an amount that is comparable to (or a significant fraction of) the launch velocities of escaping lunar ejecta this could influence the frequency of the co-orbital outcomes of escaping lunar ejecta sampling initial epochs when Earth’s eccentricity is different is needed to understand more comprehensively the statistics of co-orbital outcomes of lunar ejecta Sensitivity to epoch could also arise from lunar phase at launch (because the relative magnitude of solar perturbations on escaping lunar ejecta particles at full moon versus new moon phase is also a significant fraction of the lunar orbital velocity) and from the perturbations of Jupiter and other planets that would be slightly different at different epochs The complex and non-linear nature of the calculations performed leads to a large sensitivity to several conditions initial conditions for objects in the Solar System were gathered from the JPL Horizons service where masses and orbital elements are subject to updates and refinements Further inconveniences arise from the fact that the orbital fates are classified based on visual inspection of 5000 year of orbital evolution of more than 10,000 simulated particles Different results may also arise if the initial integration time of 5000 years is modified in a small minority (6.6%) of cases we detected the existence of pathways leading to co-orbital states but also those resembling Kamo’oalewa’s; the latter exhibit persistent transitions between quasi-satellite and horseshoe orbits These minority outcome events have not been previously reported The existence of these outcomes lends credence to the hypothesis that Kamo‘oalewa could indeed be lunar ejecta The launch conditions most favored for such an outcome are those with launch velocities slightly above the lunar escape velocity and launch locations from the Moon’s trailing side We also find that Kamo’oalewa’s inclination may have been boosted by close approaches with the Earth during its horseshoe state We begin with the observation that particles originating in the Earth-Moon (EM) system that escape and evolve into Earth-like heliocentric orbits including co-orbital states such as horseshoe and quasi-satellite types would be those that escape with low relative velocity with respect to the EM barycenter Here we make some estimates of the dynamical conditions of launch from the lunar surface that would favor outcomes with Earth-like heliocentric orbits we will take the Earth’s Hill sphere as the approximate boundary between geocentric and heliocentric space and the lunar Hill sphere as the approximate boundary between selenocentric and geocentric space The radius of the lunar Hill sphere is ~35 lunar radii: and Earth’s Hill sphere radius is ~1% of Earth’s heliocentric orbit radius: are the lunar orbit radius and Earth’s heliocentric orbit radius respectively (both approximated as circular orbits) We denote with vL the launch velocity of a particle launched from the Moon’s surface; this is relative to the lunar barycenter Particles launched with vL exceeding the Moon’s escape speed will reach the lunar Hill sphere boundary with a residual speed δvL relative to the lunar barycenter The magnitude of this residual velocity is estimated from the equation for conservation of energy in the lunar gravitational field we observe that for a particle launched with the residual velocity at the lunar Hill sphere radius is δvL ≈ 0.4 km s−1 The velocity of an escaping lunar ejecta particle relative to the Earth-Moon barycenter is found by adding (vectorially) the residual velocity δvL to the lunar orbital velocity The Moon’s orbital velocity about the Earth-Moon barycenter is km s−1. To escape from the Earth-Moon system, the magnitude of vEM must exceed km s−1. From Eq. (4) we see that this requires that δvL must exceed 0.4 km s−1 This minimum value is coincidentally the same as the residual velocity at the lunar Hill sphere of lunar ejecta launched with just-the lunar escape speed this requirement implies a launch velocity vL > 3.4 km s−1 Ejecta from other locations and different launch directions will require a minimum launch speed in the range 2.4–3.4 km s−1 in order to leave the Earth-Moon Hill sphere the initial location of an escaping lunar ejecta particle is approximately at one lunar orbit distance and its velocity is vEM relative to the Earth-Moon barycenter The ejecta will reach the Earth-Moon Hill sphere boundary with a residual velocity relative to the Earth-Moon barycenter given by the energy conservation equation in geocentric space Taking vEM = 1.4 km s−1 (the minimum required to achieve escape from geocentric space) escaping lunar ejecta will enter heliocentric space with a residual velocity (relative to the Earth-Moon barycenter) of δvEM = 0.7 km s−1 Particles having δvEM close to this minimum value will enter heliocentric space with the most Earth-like orbits and would be good candidates for entering co-orbital states such as the horse-shoe or quasi-satellite orbits The above estimates are based on patching together three different point-mass For the purposes of these simple estimates we have also ignored the effect of the Moon’s rotation on the launch velocities of particles as well as the eccentricity of the lunar orbit and of Earth’s heliocentric orbit the orbital evolution of escaping lunar ejecta particles that enter Earth-like heliocentric orbits is subject to strongly chaotic dynamics and is exceedingly sensitive to initial conditions as is well known in the three-body problem hence the need for the numerical approach that follows below These theoretical estimates provide a guide for the initial conditions of the lunar ejecta that are to be explored with numerical simulations and a guide for the analysis of the results The length of the main set of simulations was 5000 years; this is sufficiently long to explore the details of possible co-orbital outcomes as a first study of the proof-of-concept for the lunar-ejecta hypothesis for the origin of Kamo‘oalewa we extended the simulation time up to 100,000 years for those particles exhibiting Kamo‘oalewa-like dynamical behavior Running these simulations for much larger time spans is computationally prohibitive because in order to detect the QS and HS dynamical states and transitions between such co-orbital configurations it is necessary to have high cadence outputs (~1 output per year); this places high demands on data storage and is not unrepresentative of lunar ejecta launch conditions at any random time in the geologically recent past This assumption can be tested in the future by exploring different initial epochs that sample different initial conditions of the planets—especially of Earth’s eccentricity—on secular timescales discouraging the exploration of larger values of vL Following the guidance from the Section “Theoretical estimates”, four launch sites were sampled on the Moon’s surface. These four sites are representative of each of the four hemispheres of the Moon: the near-side, far-side, leading side, and trailing side. The locations of these are shown in Fig. 2 the launch speed was varied systematically from 2.4 to 6.0 km s−1 (in increments of 0.1 km s−1) 100 particles were launched with different angles θ2 (uniformly chosen along −90∘ and 90∘) we monitored for collisions with all the massive bodies we visually examined the time series of a and Δλ Rather than examining the time series of all launched particles this task is made easier by first projecting the evolution in the (a e) plane and identifying those particles that appear in a rather sparsely populated narrow vertical zone in the semi-major axis range 0.98 − 1.02 au as explained further in the “Results” section Outcomes of the numerical simulations presented in this paper are available at this publicly accessible permanent repository: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8339513 REBOUND can be freely downloaded from the developers’ webpage https://rebound.readthedocs.io Codes and scripts used for the numerical simulations may be requested to the 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The text that is to follow is an exercise of sorts between writer Kneo Mokgopa and myself An attempt at writing together from afar and from places of familiar difference who was affectionally known as V Mash to us and the rest of the nation Get our newsletter straight to your mailbox NZME has launched On The Up – a national campaign showcasing amazing stories of inspiration a respected and loved teacher who last week celebrated 40 years teaching at Te Kamo High School When Alan Bayly walks through the bustling courtyard of Te Kamo High School between bells students greet him with fist bumps and smiles “That girl drew me a picture the other day,” he pointed out after yet another eager wave The grin that was plastered on his face was probably the biggest sign of why he has been teaching at the school for so long Bayly celebrated 40 years of teaching at the kura in April he has been there longer than most of the buildings and he was teaching children and grandchildren of former students The $22m upgrade the school is undergoing was another example of the constant change Bayly has long endured He moved to Northland aged 22 after graduating from Massey University and his first practical teaching experience at Auckland Grammar School Bayly remembered Te Kamo High School’s first computer “It sat in the library like a shrine,” he laughed which felt like home as he came from a farming background Bayly’s Taranaki roots meant it was not unusual for students to see the teacher in shorts and a polo top during winter back in the day “I ended up here in Northland because they told me it was warm and didn’t rain “I think it rained from Easter through to Labour Weekend that first year,” Bayly said From the moment he stepped foot in Te Tai Tokerau He coached and played for the Kamo Rugby Club joined the local church and Surf Life Saving Club at Waipu Cove He even met his wife through the surf club and one of their first dates was the school ball Despite Bayly’s extensive community involvement it was probably within the walls of Te Kamo High School where he made the biggest difference to people’s lives The best moment for him was when a student “gets it” What kept Bayly teaching was the constant change of students and staff who brought fresh ideas and new perspectives and whether you necessarily agree with things or not The Young Enterprise programme was a highlight for him His classroom had often served as an incubator of big ideas Well-known local businesses, such as Active Attitude “You get parents that have said my child has never talked about school and now they come home every day and talk about it,” Bayly said He was also involved in writing the first Financial Literacy Unit Standards for NZQA that have been used in schools and institutes countrywide was once a student of her dad’s in Year 13 She recalled how once he had a stack of chairs on top of desks and climbed on top to visually demonstrate hierarchy Sweeney had posted on Facebook asking for people to comment on their favourite memories of the famed “Mr Bayly” What followed were hundreds of comments and private messages outlining little to big moments that made a difference in students’ lives She printed off every single comment and put them on a wall in the staff room in celebration of his 40 years “All the feedback was very much that he made sure every student could understand it and taught in a way that every student was able to learn and grow,” Sweeney said Many students were grateful that Bayly’s class had been a safe space where they could be themselves Bayly said it was truly humbling to see the impact he had made “I’m so honoured to be part of people’s journeys.”’ Metrics details Among the nearly 30,000 known near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) only tens possess Earth co-orbital characteristics with semi-major axes ~1 au an upcoming target of China’s Tianwen-2 asteroid sampling mission exhibits a meta-stable 1:1 mean-motion resonance with Earth recent ground-based observations show that Kamo‘oalewa has spectroscopic characteristics similar to space-weathered lunar silicates hinting at a lunar origin instead of an asteroidal one like the vast majority of NEAs Here we use numerical simulations to demonstrate that Kamo‘oalewa’s physical and orbital properties are compatible with a fragment from a crater larger than 10–20 km formed on the Moon in the last few million years The impact could have ejected sufficiently large fragments into heliocentric orbits some of which could be transferred to Earth 1:1 resonance and persist today This leads us to suggest the young lunar crater Giordano Bruno (22 km diameter linking a specific asteroid in space to its source crater on the Moon The hypothesis will be tested by the Tianwen-2 mission when it returns a sample of Kamo‘oalewa And the upcoming NEO Surveyor mission may help us to identify such a lunar-derived NEA population Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout The raw simulation data 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GitHub https://github.com/hannorein/rebound (2024) Orbital stability analysis and photometric characterization of the second Earth trojan asteroid 2020 XL5 Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) instrument overview Download references Arizona State University and Applied Coherent Technology Corp Yifei Jiao, Bin Cheng, Yukun Huang & Hexi Baoyin Erik Asphaug & Renu Malhotra performed the SPH and N-body numerical simulations and analysed the numerical results designed the simulations and led the research contributed to the discussion of the dynamical evolution of lunar ejecta and the spectral comparison contributed to the discussion of the lunar impact ejection process All authors contributed to interpretation of the results and preparation of the paper Fabio Ferrari and Toni Santana-Ros for their contribution to the peer review of this work Source data The latent scores are computed as a lower-dimensional representation of the reflectance spectrum, using the classy package51 The MCFA results suggest that Kamo‘oalewa is spectrally similar to lunar materials but incompatible with any typical asteroid spectrum in public repositories Source data The lower panel is a boxplot of the period distribution suggesting a median of about 6 minutes and an interquartile range (IQR the box range from the first quartile Q1 to the third quartile Q3) from a few to several tens of minutes The whiskers are bounded at Q1-1.5*IQR and Q3+1.5*IQR There are 466 and 94 SPH particles used for k=1030 m−3 and k=1033 m−3 Source data Source data a society or other partner) holds exclusive rights to this article under a publishing agreement with the author(s) or other rightsholder(s); author self-archiving of the accepted manuscript version of this article is solely governed by the terms of such publishing agreement and applicable law Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-024-02258-z Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy (2025) Hi-Scene successfully breeds more than 20 species of jellyfish since cooperation 1775TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s Hi-Scene World Enterprise Company (Hi-Scene) operator of the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium signed a cooperation agreement with Japan’s Kamo Aquarium Hi-Scene said Wednesday (Sept. 25) that it signed a partnership with Kamo Aquarium to enhance jellyfish breeding techniques through mutual learning and technical exchanges. The agreement, signed in June, includes plans for visits to each other's facilities to share expertise, per CNA Both institutions hope to conserve biodiversity and raise the standards of domestic aquarium management through international cooperation Hi-Scene has successfully bred more than 20 species of jellyfish Staff already exchanged visits to learn from each other's expertise in jellyfish breeding These exchanges have covered various aspects and sharing experiences with different species Hi-Scene currently displays four jellyfish species at the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium (NMMBA): the Atlantic sea nettle The company plans to introduce more jellyfish species to the aquarium Kamo Aquarium Director Kazuya Okuizumi expressed his excitement about the partnership Okuizumi hopes for more cross-strait collaborations with Taiwan on marine conservation Kamo Aquarium, located on the Sea of Japan coast in Yamagata Prefecture, boasts the world's largest collection of jellyfish species, with over 60 varieties. This aquarium attracts more than 500,000 visitors each year, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization The NMMBA features popular marine animals like beluga whales, penguins, and seals. It also offers daily feeding demonstrations and interactive touch pools, according to the Tourism Bureau The museum unveiled Taiwan's first blue whale skeleton in December 2023 the intricate details of its structure were meticulously restored offering a unique glimpse into the creature's anatomy Leopard whipray pups debut at Taiwan's Penghu Aquarium Taiwan dollar hits NT$29 per US dollar triggering currency exchange rush Taipei MRT reminds passengers of drinking water ban Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes off east Taiwan Vietjet flight makes unscheduled landing in Taiwan Four Vietnamese residents found dead in northern Taiwan Central Bank steps in as Taiwan dollar posts strong single-day gain Taiwan ranked 2nd most innovative country in world Rising Taiwan dollar over Trump tariffs has pros and cons US tech earnings spark Taiwan stock market rally Taiwan ranks 1st in Asia on World Press Freedom Index Samsung has partnered with fashion and beauty magazine Glamour for their Youth Month edition which features Amapiano superstar and Samsung brand partners Kamo Mphela on the cover This issue is a celebration of some of Africa’s disruptors who are shaping the Pan-African pop culture scene in their chosen field The issue resonated with our current campaign –  themed the next generation of awesome Collaborating with Kamo as a brand partner for the new Galaxy A Series marks a new era of awesome brand engagement and cultural resonance Her influence as a prominent figure in music and entertainment aligns seamlessly with Samsung Galaxy A Series’ “Awesome is for Everyone” campaign which aims to celebrate individuality and empower users Samsung and Kamo embody the spirit of forward-thinking creativity and technology making their partnership a compelling example of synergistic collaboration in today’s dynamic world we believe Kamo Mphela brings with her a unique blend of talent She is a true disruptor shaping the youth culture and changing the narrative in the music scene and this is why this was such a fitting partnership with Glamour says Kgomotso Mosiane Marketing Lead for Mobile eXperience at Samsung Electronics South Africa Get your copy of the latest copy of Glamour magazine to see how this awesome collaboration not only amplifies Samsung’s reach as a leader in mobile innovation but also highlights Kamo’s role as a disruptor in her field mirroring Samsung’s own disruptive innovations in the market A post shared by Glamour Magazine South Africa (@Glamour_SA) Press Resources > Press Release By Serena Solomon of RNZ Miriama Kamo was a 28-year-old journalist in her dream job. She had a visa to move to London but an offer came through in 2002 to work on a new TVNZ current affairs show called Sunday But the role and working for TVNZ was far from perfect Stories that didn’t associate Māori with crime or imprisonment didn’t get greenlit “I could not get a good Māori news story across the line,” Kamo told Anika Moa on the latest episode of the RNZ podcast It’s Personal “I am going through a little bit of trauma about that at the moment because I am finally able to consider it and what it was like,” she said Kamo worked for Sunday as a reporter and host for 22 years before it was axed by the network earlier this year. She continued to host Marae, the Māori current affairs programme on TVNZ. Kamo is also a children’s author and passionate zero-waste advocate Even before Sunday was cancelled, Kamo took a step back from her role on the show at the start of the year to better her te reo Māori She grew up in a Christchurch home that was immersed in Māori culture and activism speaking te reo fluently has so far eluded her Kamo described herself as a “militant Māori teen” when it came to activism Her school offered her the position of deputy head student She declined it because there was a pattern of offering the head student role to Pākehā students and deputy position to Māori “I won’t play second fiddle because that puts Māori in a lesser place,” she said Following university and a stint hosting a kids show she wanted to position herself as a journalist who is Māori rather than a Māori journalist Part of that was to do a good job in the “dog eat dog” culture at TVNZ and across all news media I wanted to just fight for things in general not have to come in here and feel like I need to keep fighting for things Māori,” said Kamo “but that was so sad when I think back to that.” A pivot occurred after she was “rightly confronted” about her approach after speaking at a marae in Rotorua several years ago Then there was also the incident when former broadcaster and Labour MP Willie Jackson accused Kamo and other prominent journalists of being Māori in face only and lacking a “Māori perspective” Kamo hasn’t escaped those earlier years of brushing off racial discrimination at TVNZ you were on your own and trying to survive’.” Not being Māori enough is something Kamo has felt before – when she moved to Auckland was involved in kapa haka and was influenced by her parents’ activism as prison chaplains which was more common in Auckland due to the prevalence of kōhanga early learning centres Kamo continues to educate about how to take a zero waste approach to life She is a patron of the New Zealander of the Year and is a trustee for Kotahi Rau Pukapuka an organisation that publishes books in te reo “I will admit that it hasn’t been the last thing on my mind,” she said Wharehoka Wano will lead Te Tōpuni Ngārahu a body representing the region's eight iwi PRODUCTION / FUNDING UK / France / Germany / Poland / Georgia / Hungary the Hungarian filmmaker will shoot a film about the friendship between Simon Arshaki Ter-Petrosyan and the man who would go on to become Joseph Stalin Hungarian filmmaker Kornél Mundruczó will shoot his ninth feature a Georgian-language film titled The Revolution According to Kamo boasting an original screenplay by Pawel Pawlikowski and Ben Hopkins which has been adapted by Kata Weber (who has collaborated with Mundruczó on his last four films) The story of The Revolution According to Kamo spans 30 years and paints the portrait of the birth of the world’s most murderous dictator through the eyes of his best friend The two grew up together in the small town of Gori and Kamo as part of a wealthy merchant family Although Soso leaves Gori to attend a seminary the two are reunited in their late teens in Tiflis (modern-day Tbilisi) where the charismatic Soso has become an agitator and leader in the new revolutionary movement to bring down the monarchy Kamo is dragged alongside Soso into a world of gangland violence but it also sits firmly in the gangster-movie genre,” said Mundruczo but about the mechanics of power and how one man rises to the top But it’s also about a passionate friendship between these two men who knew each other since they were boys.” “I was attracted to the script not only because I had never worked on an epic story of this scale before but also because we see one of the most brutal periods in history from the perspective of a true friend and comrade,” adds Kata Weber the story presents a unique perspective in which we can see how power structures can corrupt even the purest of emotions sacrifice and betrayal alongside the criminal history of a revolutionary movement that may be unfamiliar to many.” 08/01/2025Production / Funding – France Kornél Mundruczó’s The Revolution According to Kamo is singled out by Arte France Cinéma When South African Amapiano sensation Kamo Mphela first got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G The phone’s smooth design and cool features instantly caught her attention As a brand partner for the Galaxy A Series she spills all the details about her awesome journey with this innovative device and how it’s become her BFF in gadget form “I remember that moment like it was yesterday,” Kamo reminisces Truly a game-changer.” The design and build quality of the device got Kamo hooked and feels solid in my hands,” she says “The attention to detail is impressive the Samsung Galaxy A Series has become a must-have in her daily life helps me jot down lyrics when inspiration strikes and manages my schedule,” she explains “From staying in touch with my crew to finding new inspiration One of the coolest features Kamo loves is the camera “The quality is insane!” she exclaims whether I’m snapping pics of a new city on tour or shooting content for my fans.” After using the phone for creating content Kamo gives it a big thumbs up for user-friendliness perfect for checking out my music vids and fan art,” she shares the storage space has been a game-changer for Kamo “I’ve downloaded heaps of vids for those long flights and road trips,” she says “Keeps me entertained and inspired on the move!” And let’s talk about that battery life – it’s legit “Whether I’m in the studio all day I don’t have to stress about my phone dying on me,” Kamo says “It’s a lifesaver for someone like me always on the go.” As a rising star in the entertainment biz and a young entrepreneur Kamo totally vibes with the Galaxy A Series’ motto “Awesome is for everyone.” “It’s got top-notch performance “Perfect for capturing those spontaneous creative moments or handling biz on the fly so everyone can get in on the action!” Being part of Samsung’s Galaxy A Series squad has been a blast for Kamo “It’s given me a really cool and exciting way to connect with fans,” she says And the feedback from her crew about the phone “They’re loving it!” Kamo beams “It’s awesome seeing them vibing with something that fits their lifestyle just like it fits mine.” For anyone thinking about getting a Galaxy A Series phone You won’t regret it,” she advises there are tons of cool customisation options As Kamo Mphela continues to make waves in the music scene her journey with the Samsung Galaxy A Series proves how tech can supercharge creativity and connection With her Galaxy A Series buddy by her side Kamo’s ready to take on new musical adventures and spread her electrifying energy to fans worldwide TAGS The emergence of Amapiano took the world by storm and catapulted Kamo Mphela’s music career at the forefront of this cultural movement she has captured the attention of global brands the dynamic powerhouse lets us in on her role in shaping the future of Awesome and disrupting through innovation alongside a tech giant lifestyleSamsung SA Launches the latest Galaxy A Series & Unveils the Next Generation of Awesome!Read moreImage: Paul Samuels Reflecting on some key moments in her career, she says “From busking on street corners to sold-out venues and working with top people in the industry (Killer Kau the breakthrough has sculpted my sound and resilience propelling me towards the heights of musical success.” music So how does she balance the art of dance with her musical expression her advice to upcoming artists is to use social media to promote their craftsmanship for more recognition And she also emphasises the importance of studying the music industry and being more informed and Kamo affirms that this is where the real magic happens: “From experimenting with new genres to finding unique ways to blend our sounds together it’s all about pushing boundaries and creating something fresh and exciting.” Her iconic dance moves have become synonymous with her music “I stay true to my vibe while keeping an eye on what’s new and trending Flexibility meets authenticity; it's all about evolution without losing myself in the hype.” She affirms that her music is about joy, celebration, and empowerment. “It’s more of a positive vibe and energy that I want my fans to feel while listening to my music.” Cognizant of the significant role she’s played in pioneering a new era of music Our June/Disruptors Issue is available on shelves nationwide and digitally here. Glamour® is a registered trademark of Condé Nast New Markets Europe/Africa used under license by CONTENT NATION MEDIA (PTY) ltd The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of the copyright owner Amapiano sensation and Samsung Galaxy A Series brand partner has kicked off an exciting new dance challenge called Who Run The World (WRTW) to connect with her fans in a super fun way while showing off the awesome camera on the Galaxy A55 5G This action-packed 30-second challenge is all about high energy and Kamo wants all her fans to jump in and give it a go “Dance has always been a huge part of my life and I wanted to share that passion with everyone Seeing my fans groove to the beat and express themselves through dance brings me so much joy It’s also a way to celebrate our culture and spread those positive vibes.” On using the Galaxy A55 5G’s camera for the challenge “Its high resolution and vibrant colours made sure every move was crystal clear and totally engaging I loved how it captured the fast dance moves so smoothly and with awesome detail making the videos look professional and fun A post shared by Glamour Magazine South Africa (@Glamour_SA) TAGS ©2025 America's Electric CooperativesPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions Sometimes even first responders need a helping hand When Kevin Orduno, a line supervisor at KAMO Power set out for work in the early morning of a frigid January day he knew an icy blanket across southwest Missouri would make driving treacherous That was especially true when he found an ambulance from the Taney County Ambulance District responding to a call but stuck precariously in a steep ditch along the side of State Highway MM near the crossroads community of Mildred “I kind of slowed down and tried not to hit them and asked them if they were OK,” Orduno said The driver explained he already had requested a backup emergency vehicle visited with another utilities supervisor and figured he would wait around passed the first and then slid off a corner into the ditch What occurred next was not taught in lineworker school Recognizing he represented the ambulance’s only immediate hope for rescue Orduno asked for permission to pull the second vehicle back onto the road since it was more accessible than the first Even the salt trucks were getting stuck,” Orduno said if you could; we’re still trying to get to a call down the road.’” weighed 16,500 pounds and was about 10 feet high public information office for the Taney County Ambulance District Orduno backed his KAMO Power truck into a neighboring driveway and used the front winch to slowly bring the ambulance back on to the icy “It actually took a lot longer than it should because I didn’t have enough cable so I had to use five different ratchet straps and almost had to empty my truck of equipment,” Orduno said “I had to get myself in a spot where I didn’t get hurt or cause problems for my truck.” Orduno thought retrieving the first ambulance was too risky the personnel were able to proceed to their emergency call “I have worked for TCAD paramedics for over 20 years Although we have had people help us on various scenes never have we had someone go above and beyond to the level that Kevin did that day,” Tudor said “This good Samaritan made a significant difference in that patient’s life.” Orduno received recognition on a local TV newscast and KAMO Power CEO Ted Hilmes said the cooperative is immensely proud of his quick response “Kevin went to extra lengths to provide help at a time when it was badly needed,” Hilmes said Oklahoma-based G&T has a significant presence in Missouri supplying power to eight cooperatives there “We all live in a rural area and grew up playing on the ice but there’s just no real training for it other than real-world experience,” said Orduno Steven Johnson is a contributing writer for NRECA Get a fresh perspective on energy in rural America The lunar crater Giordano Bruno may have been the home of Earth's Kamo’oaelewa quasi-moon An artist impression of Earth quasi-satellite Kamo`oalewa near the Earth-Moon system An illustration of NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test,or DART as it approaches its target moonlet around the asteroid Didymos we used all known information regarding this Kamo‘oalewa and the lunar surface to derive a scenario for the origin of this object starting from the impact that produced the Giordano Bruno crater." Earth's "quasi-moon"  was likely blasted away from the actual moon relatively recently in the solar system's history Where exactly on the moon did it come from Related: A 'quasi-moon' asteroid companion of Earth may actually be a moon relic starting from the impact that produced the Giordano Bruno crater," Michel said The team connected Kamo‘oalewa with the Giordano Bruno crater by working like  crime scene investigators. They used a computer model to mimic the type of impact that would have produced a space rock like this quasi-moon.  That meant factoring in things like the size and velocity distributions of the resulting ejecta and their dynamical evolution. This reconstruction demonstrated that some ejecta would eventually get into an orbital 1:1 resonance with Earth with the same dynamical properties as Kamo’oalewa "Our results tell us that Kamo’oalewa is very likely to be a fragment from the lunar surface for which we have a direct relation to a known crater if our scenario is correct," Michel said.  "Usually, the best we can do is to determine the source region in the asteroid belt of a NEO, knowing its current orbit. A region is usually very wide in these kinds of estimates, such as the inner or outer asteroid belt," he added we identified a very specific body and location where this object comes from Michel explained that Kamo’oalewa’s orbit is not stable leading the team to link it to a crater that is not too old possibly with an age between one and 10 million years.  "Then we also needed the crater to be not too large so that an intact fragment of the size of Kamo’oaelewa can be produced," he continued "The best candidate was then Giordano Bruno The team's impact modeling also gave them an idea of the size of the space projectile that would have created the nearly 14-mile-wide lunar crater and its quasi-moon ejecta They estimated that the asteroid that struck the moon must have had a width of around 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) to carve out the Giordano Bruno crater and liberate Kamo’oalewa.  If an asteroid of such a size were to hit Earth it would release roughly the same amount of energy as the detonation of a one-million-megaton bomb Related: How we could deflect killer asteroids away from Earth The findings also have ramifications for our understanding of the NEO population around Earth implying that a larger proportion of these bodies than suspected could have been created by impacts on the moon or upon other solar system bodies "Although the majority of NEOs come from the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter a small portion can originate from the moon or other locations," Michel said "When there is something unusual and when a lunar origin seems possible then we now know that we can check whether a fragment from the moon can lead to the orbit of the considered object and possibly identify the crater where it comes from Michel added that the discovery that Giordano Bruno crater and the NEO Kamo’oalewa are likely linked is a stark reminder that, even in this later, calmer epoch of the solar system's 4.6-billion-year history impacts by massive space rocks happen.  This stresses the importance of planetary defense projects such as NASA's recent Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) which studied the effectiveness of diverting an asteroid on a collision course with Earth for which I serve as principal investigator that will measure DART impact outcome in detail." — Asteroid Apophis will swing past Earth in 2029 — could a space rock collision make it hit us? — NASA's DART mission hammered its target asteroid into a new shape. Here's how — NASA's Lucy asteroid-hopping spacecraft pins down surface ages of 1st asteroid targets Michel concedes that the team's results are only provisional while they have offered a strong link between Kamo’oalewa and the moon it will take further investigation of the asteroid to confirm this connection "The next most exciting study of Kamo’oalewa will be offered by the Chinese Tiawen-2 mission that should launch in 2025 to sample the surface of the asteroid and return the samples to Earth for laboratory analysis," he said as nobody has ever visited such a small object that rotates over itself in only 28 minutes before tell us what [are] the physical and thermodynamical state of a fragment of this size extracted from the lunar surface by an impact which is something we cannot determine in our impact model." Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at: community@space.com. Robert LeaSocial Links NavigationSenior WriterRobert Lea is a science journalist in the U.K whose articles have been published in Physics World He also writes about science communication for Elsevier and the European Journal of Physics Rob holds a bachelor of science degree in physics and astronomy from the U.K.’s Open University Lost in space: Why some meteorites look less 'shocked' than others NASA's Lucy probe captures 1st close-up images of asteroid Donaldjohanson revealing 'strikingly complicated geology' What would it be like living on Tatooine from 'Star Wars' This exoplanet orbiting twin suns could tell us Metrics details Little is known about Earth quasi-satellites a class of near-Earth small solar system bodies that orbit the sun but remain close to the Earth because they are faint and difficult to observe Here we use the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) and the Lowell Discovery Telescope (LDT) to conduct a comprehensive physical characterization of quasi-satellite (469219) Kamoʻoalewa and assess its affinity with other groups of near-Earth objects We find that (469219) Kamoʻoalewa rotates with a period of 28.3 (+1.8/−1.3) minutes and displays a reddened reflectance spectrum from 0.4–2.2 microns This spectrum is indicative of a silicate-based composition but with reddening beyond what is typically seen amongst asteroids in the inner solar system We compare the spectrum to those of several material analogs and conclude that the best match is with lunar-like silicates This interpretation implies extensive space weathering and raises the prospect that Kamo’oalewa could comprise lunar material Follow-up broadband photometry was collected on UT 18 April 2017 at LDT in the VR filter using the Large Monolithic Imager15 The goal of these observations was to collect high signal-to-noise ratio data which combined with the LBT observations provided a longer baseline in time to derive the object’s rotational lightcurve and so improve the period determination The lightcurve is shown with photometric uncertainties (random error) as the error bars The steeply red-sloped spectrum we observe is consistent with a highly space-weathered silicate surface The gray shaded region indicates wavelengths with time-variable telluric features that can introduce artifacts in the data Spectra were normalized to unity at 0.7 µm The error bars shown for the spectrum are the photometric uncertainties at the spectral resolution as shown The error bars for the zJHK colors represent the errors in the color ratio measurements (independent measurements were made of z/H The spectral slope of Kamoʻoalewa is even redder than the slope of these objects Reddening of spectral slope can be due to a range of factors including phase angle (Sun-Target-Observer angle) particle size of the regolith (increasing grain size causes bluer spectral slope) metal content (increasing metal causes redder spectral slope) and lunar-style space weathering (increasing space weathering causes redder spectral slope and weaker absorption bands) The grain size of the regolith also influences spectral slope and band depth the band depth and spectral slope decrease (becoming blue-sloped) as grain size approaches millimeters to centimeters but the spectral slope is red—not blue as would be expected from grain size effects alone grain size effects are insufficient to reconcile the observed spectral properties of Kamoʻoalewa with that of a typical S-type composition (a more neutral reflectance spectrum) Our measured spectral slope for Kamoʻoalewa (green shaded region lies outside the typical range of 99.8% of the 470 S- and L-complex asteroids from the distribution shown in blue) This approach uses only one source of meteoritic metal for comparison but we note that the spectrum of the Gibeon sample we use is iron-rich and  hence among the reddest possible analogs amongst meteoritic metal sources When mixed with spectrally neutral silicates to fit the 1.0-micron band we conclude generally that mixtures of meteoritic metal with unweathered silicates do not provide a suitable match to Kamoʻoalewa’s spectrum The spectrum of this rock traces closely with Apollo sample 14163 at wavelengths < 1.75 microns but rolls over to neutral reflectance from 1.75 to 2.5 microns Adopting a range of albedos from 0.10 to 0.16 provides an effective diameter for Kamoʻoalewa (H = 24.3mag) in the range from D = 58–46 m Direct measurements of Kamoʻoalewa’s albedo (or size) coupled with knowledge of the grain size distribution of its surface would therefore play a useful role in discriminating between compositional hypotheses data provided by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s HORIZONS on-line solar system data and ephemeris computation service; retrieved July 3 Data collected using the twin MODS instrument (one per mirror) on LBT used an exposure time of 120 s for all images which were taken using Sloan i’ and z’ filters and exposure times of 900 s for the spectral frames The G2V star HIP 52192 was used as the solar analog to convert raw spectral fluxes to reflectance We find that the observations are well described by a double-peaked lightcurve with asymmetric minima corresponding to a rotational period twice that of the single-peaked solution shown in the periodogram and solid lines plotted on the periodogram indicate confidence intervals of 99.9% illustrating the effects of noise from telluric absorption features in our observing mode Photometric errors are plotted but are not visible at this scale for this bright calibration target The processed data products reported in each figure, as well as the raw telescope data and calibration files necessary to support independent processing, are available as a single archive at the following https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5542337. 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Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica The Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam and Heidelberg University; The Ohio State University University of Minnesota and University of Virginia Our results also made use of Lowell Observatory’s Discovery Telescope (LDT) Lowell operates the LDT in partnership with Boston University Yale University and the University of Toledo The Large Monolithic Imager was built by Lowell Observatory using funds from the National Science Foundation (AST-1005313) The authors would like to thank Jennifer Power for her expertise in preparation and execution of the LBT observations during the 2021 campaign Audrey Thirouin acknowledges Lowell Observatory funding Taxonomic type results presented in this work were determined using a Bus-DeMeo Taxonomy Classification Web tool by Stephen M developed at MIT with the support of National Science Foundation Grant 0506716 and NASA Grant NAG5-12355 Renu Malhotra acknowledges funding from NASA (grants 80NSSC18K0397 and 80NSSC19K0785) and the Marshall Foundation of Tucson conducted planning of infrared observations VR initiated characterization campaign in 2016 and led the planning and coordinating of the overall observing campaign as well as assisting in the compositional analysis and manuscript drafting He is also the PI of the NASA grant that funded B.N.L.S conducted observations and processing of LDT data and performed lightcurve analysis conducted spectroscopic observations at LBT and assisted in planning and preparation of LBT programs including drafting observing proposals and assisting in data collection assisted in collection and processing of LBT infrared data assisted in LBT data collection and planning conducted observing planning and coordination of programs at LBT All authors assisted in revising and editing the manuscript throughout the review process Peer review information Communications Earth & Environment thanks Paul Lucey and the other Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-021-00303-7 Communications Earth & Environment (2023) SUBMIT A STORY IDEA SUBSCRIBE the target of China’s upcoming Tianwen-2 mission likely was blasted from the Giordano Bruno crater on the far side of the moon as seen here by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Selected as the target of China’s Tianwen-2 mission Kamo'oalewa has been in space for several million years as one of a few of Earth’s co-orbital asteroids meaning it travels around the sun on a similar orbit as Earth Measuring between 150 and 190 feet in diameter the asteroid is about half the size of the "London Eye" Ferris wheel.  a visting scholar at the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory who is also a doctoral student at Tsinghua University in Beijing the report is the first account of a potentially hazardous near-Earth asteroid that has been linked to a specific crater on the moon.  Previous research pointing to Kamo'oalewa likely originating from the moon included its reflectance spectrum which is more compatible with lunar materials rather than the general population of near-Earth asteroids and its low orbital velocity relative to Earth suggesting it originated close to the Earth-moon system scientists had not succeeded in pinpointing its likely point of origin until now.  the research team used impact and dynamical modeling The team included colleagues from Tsinghua University the University of British Columbia and the Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur in France it would have required an impactor of at least 1 kilometer (0.6 mile) in diameter to launch a large fragment like Kamo'oalewa beyond the moon's gravitational pull the impact would have dug up Kamo'oalewa from deep beneath the moon's surface leaving behind an impact crater larger than 10 to 20 kilometers (6-12 miles) in diameter the crater would have to be younger than the average lifetime for near-Earth objects which spans about 10 million to 100 million years a very short and recent period in the history of the solar system.  While the lunar surface is riddled with thousands of craters from impacts spanning the moon's 4.5 billion year-history only Giordano Bruno with its 14-mile diameter and estimated 4 million years of age fits the bill in terms of size and age making it the most probable source of Kamo'oalewa's origin The team also showed that this scenario is feasible from an impact dynamics perspective.  for lunar crater fragments to reach an unusual orbit like Kamo'oalewa's and many were skeptical that it could come from the moon," said co-author and Lunar and Planetary Laboratory professor Erik Asphaug "For 50 years we have been studying rocks collected by astronauts on the surface of the moon as well as hundreds of small lunar meteorites that were ejected randomly by asteroid impacts from all over the moon that ended up on Earth Kamo'oalewa is kind of a missing link that connects the two." According to co-author and UArizona planetary sciences professor Renu Malhotra the findings open up a source of near-Earth asteroids that has not been seriously studied until now and they have revealed previously unknown orbital pathways for the transport of rocks from and between planetary bodies "Testing the new model of Kamo'oalewa's origin from a specific young lunar crater paves the way for obtaining ground-truth knowledge of the damage that asteroid impacts can cause to planetary bodies," Malhotra said it provides scientists with a natural laboratory to test ideas around asteroid impacts and get a better idea of what the consequences of such an event might be should humankind ever experience one.  For a strip mall-size rock to be blasted out of the moon at several miles per second and sent into orbit required very specific circumstances "You’d think the impact event would pulverize and distribute the ejecta far and wide," Asphaug said we turned the problem around and asked ourselves the model provides more than just an explanation for the origin story of one particular asteroid How massive rocks can be ejected from the surface of a planet and survive intact can be informative for fundamental questions such as the origin of life in the universe suggests that life – or its ingredients – could have been brought to planetary bodies from other sources across space in the form of "organic hitchhikers" coming along for the ride "While Kamo'oalewa comes from a lifeless planet it demonstrates how rocks ejected from Mars could carry life – at least in principle," he said The Giordano Bruno impact event likely would have produced tens of hundreds of 10-meter-size ejecta fragments into space The upcoming Tianwen-2 mission aims to return samples from Kamo'oalewa potentially confirming its lunar origin and enriching our understanding of lunar impact dynamics and space weathering effects NASA's NEO Surveyor mission is anticipated to identify more members of this lunar-derived near-Earth population "Fans of crime drama know the importance of arriving at the scene while all the evidence is fresh," Asphaug said pointing out the importance of sample return missions such as the UArizona-led OSIRIS-REx mission "They open up the unsolved cases surrounding the origins of meteorites in our collections which are thought to have come from hundreds of other primitive asteroids." Because Kamo'oalewa is not a surface rock but was ejected from much deeper than any mission had ever sampled Asphaug has high hopes for the Kamo'oalewa sample Tianwen-2 is expected to bring to Earth: "It will be different in important ways from any of the specimens we have so far – one of those connecting pieces that help you solve the puzzle."  CONTACT US SUBSCRIBE We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings University Information Security and Privacy © 2025 The Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of The University of Arizona Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Kamo’oalewa stays close to Earth over many orbital periods Kamo’oalewa appears as if it circles the Earth although its orbit around the sun is synchronized with Earth’s orbit Last Friday (April 19, 2024), another group of astronomers published data in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Astronomy supporting a lunar origin for Kamo’oalewa They also believe they know the impact crater that formed when Kamo’oalewa was blasted from the moon’s surface They think they’ve found the scar left by the impact that sent Kamo’oalewa hurtling into space. The far side crater Giordano Bruno – named for the 16th century Italian philosopher cosmological theorist and esotericist – seems to be the “likely” source Support astronomy education and our work by donating today. Our organization couldn’t exist without your help! In reporting the new evidence, Phys.org described the detective work that led an international team of scientists to the suspect crater: The team began by creating a computer model to mimic the type of collision that could have resulted in a piece of the moon’s surface the size of Kamo’oalewa being flung into space In so doing they were able to estimate the likely size of the asteroid that would have struck the moon the size of the crater it would have left behind Knowing how large the impactor was, and that the impact had to be fairly recent, the team came up with a short list of possible suspects for craters that might match Kamo’oalewa’s origin. As it turned out, one crater had its fingerprints all over the asteroid. From Phys.org: While it the mystery of Kamo’oalewa’s origin appears solved a pair of upcoming space probes will test the team’s hypothesis First, launching in 2025, the Chinese Tianwen-2 mission will collect a sample of Kamo’oalewa and return it to Earth. According to the Planetary Society: The spacecraft will rendezvous with asteroid Kamo’oalewa and carry out remote sensing assessing the planetary body for potential landing sites It will then attempt to collect samples from the small body using two different techniques – touch-and-go and anchor-and-attach – and return to Earth to deliver the samples for analysis A second mission – NASA’s NEO Surveyor space telescope launching in 2027 – should provide more useful data about the orbit of Kamo’oalewa. The NASA mission, however, isn’t about finding the origin of near-Earth objects (NEO) NEO Surveyor hopes to find potentially hazardous asteroids and comets before they find us From the NEO Surveyor website: NEO Surveyor will carry out a five-year baseline survey to find at least 2/3 of the near-Earth objects larger than 140 meters (460 feet) These are the objects large enough to cause major regional damage in the event of an Earth impact By using two heat-sensitive infrared imaging channels NEO Surveyor can make accurate measurements of NEO sizes and gain valuable information about their composition Bottom line: A group of astronomers says their data point to a lunar origin for the near-Earth asteroid Kamo’oalewa Source: Asteroid Kamo‘oalewa’s journey from the lunar Giordano Bruno crater to Earth 1:1 resonance Via Phys.org Read more: Piece of the moon? 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Become a part of our Community!  >> Visit Now near-Earth objects (NEOs) are either asteroids or comets that are gravitationally influenced enough by nearby planets to enter Earth’s neighborhood a group of astronomers discovered a near-Earth “asteroid” named Kamo’oalewa (pronounced kamo-o-a-lewa) and provisionally designated (469219) 2016 HO3 that appeared to be an outlier compositionally Fast forward five years and a team of astronomers from the University of Arizona suggested that the object could have originated from the Moon since it shared more similarities with our earth-bound satellite than any other known asteroid Two years and a second University of Arizona team later, this time led by a graduate student in the Department of Physics, Jose Daniel Castro-Cisneros, the 2016 study and a 2021 study pushed a step further to confirm their idea Several teams are dedicated to detecting NEOs because asteroids and comets close to Earth can reveal key details about the early days of the solar system Many asteroids and comets are relatively pristine since their formation when the results for Kamo’oalewa differed the team knew something unusual was going on Kamo’oalewa stood out for several reasons meaning that it seems to orbit Earth but is really orbiting the Sun in an earth-like orbit Kamo’oalewa displays loyalty to Earth through its longevity objects with earth-like orbits are stable for only a few decades but Kamo’oalewa is expected to have a dynamical lifetime of millions of years the object’s spectrum offered clues to its unusual composition the spectrum matches lunar material and suggests the object is a small piece of the Moon “We looked at Kamo’oalewa’s spectrum only because it was in an unusual orbit,” says Regents Professor of Planetary Sciences and co-author Renu Malhotra of the University of Arizona “If it had been a typical near-Earth asteroid no one would have thought to find its spectrum and we wouldn’t have known Kamo’oalewa could be a lunar fragment.” The spectrum shows that Kamo’oalewa is silicate-rich Its history is partially revealed through extensive space weathering and reddening the team suggested that Kamo’oalewa could have been ejected from one of the many meteorite impacts that have struck the Moon An ejected piece of Moon entering a quasi-earth-satellite orbit was always considered an unlikely phenomenon the ejecta can either fall back on the Moon’s surface or even Earth’s surface In rare cases the right amount of kinetic energy exists to launch material out of the Earth-Moon system — but too much to enter earth-like orbits Kamo’oalewa is testing this idea and now the Castro-Cisneros’ team is testing Kamo’oalewa The 2023 group is using numerical simulations to show that it is feasible for lunar material to achieve a quasi-satellite orbit “We are now establishing that the Moon is a more likely source for Kamo’oalewa,” says Malhotra Castro-Cisneros plans on developing a simulation that creates a free pathway for Kamo’oalewa to reach Earth’s co-orbital space Numerical computations like these will improve the understanding of NEOs these studies can help our “space forces” combat asteroids that may pose dangers to Earth updates and special offers via email from Astronomy.com Astronomy leads the astronomy hobby as the most popular magazine of its kind in the world Count me in Subscribers can access their digital magazine issues and registered users can participate in our Community forums and galleries The redness of asteroid 469219 Kamo‘oalewa marks it out as probably originating on the moon and now we might know the exact impact crater it was launched from By Alex Wilkins where asteroid Kamo‘oalewa could have originated We may have located the exact birthplace of a strange asteroid that seems to have originated on the moon In 2021, astronomers noticed that asteroid 469219 Kamo‘oalewa which orbits the sun on the same trajectory as Earth The light bouncing off it appeared strangely red marking it apart from the thousands of other near-Earth asteroids we know about Read more Japan’s SLIM moon lander has shockingly survived a third lunar night One of the only plausible chemical compositions…