Requires some degree of openness (PRIO 2009); Bushland (Richardson et al. 2006); Frost tender, light well drained soil (GAAU 2009); Seedling survival is dependant on regular watering (SCDI 2009); Creek banks (ECOR 2009); Crops; Bushland (Richardson et al. 2006).
Colours indicate possibility of Ornithogalum longebracteatum infesting these areas.
1.	Restrict human access? Ornithogalum species quickly form large clumps of grassy to strap-like leaves (GAAU 2009). Erect clump forming perennial herbs (Richardson et al. 2006). Grow up to 1.5 m high (Richardson et al 2006). Creek Banks (ECOR 2009). Likely to restrict access to waterways in some situations. High nuisance value. People and/or vehicles access with difficulty.
2.	Reduce tourism? Poisonous plants, causes skin irritations (DG 2009; GAAU 2009). Ornithogalum species quickly form large clumps of grassy to strap-like leaves (GAAU 2009). Creek Banks (ECOR 2009). Some recreational uses affected.
3.	Injurious to people? All parts of the plant are poisonous, and contact with the sap may cause skin rashes (GAAU 2009). Toxic properties at most times of the year.
4.	Damage to cultural sites? Onion type bulbous plant (DG 2009; Richardson et al 2006). Unlikely to have strong enough root system to cause structural damage. Moderate visual effect.
5.	Impact flow? Creek Banks (ECOR 2009). Ornithogalum species quickly form large clumps of grassy to strap-like leaves (GAAU 2009). Grow up to 1.5 m high (Richardson et al 2006). Loses its leaves annually (FNSW 2009). Drooping strap like leaves (ECOR 2009). Likely to have some effect on flow. Minor impact on surface or subsurface flow.
6.	Impact water quality? Creek Banks (ECOR 2009). Ornithogalum species quickly form large clumps of grassy to strap-like leaves (GAAU 2009). Grow up to 1.5 m high (Richardson et al 2006). Therefore likely to reduce light availability. Noticeable but minor effects in either dissolved Oxygen or light levels.
7.	Increase soil erosion? Soil erosion is likely despite the presence of O. longebracteatum (ECOR 2009). Moderate probability of large scale soil movement.
8.	Reduce biomass? Ornithogalum species quickly form large clumps of grassy to strap-like leaves (GAAU 2009). Erect clump forming perennial herbs (Richardson et al. 2006). Grow up to 1.5 m high (Richardson et al 2006). Biomass may increase.
9.	Change fire regime? Succulent onion type plant with thick leathery leaves (DG 2009). Leaves are annual (FNSW 2009). Dried shed leaves may provide a little extra fuel. Minor change to either frequency or intensity of fire risk.
(a) high value EVC EVC = Plains Sedgy Woodland (E); CMA = Glenelg Hopkins; Bioregion = Victorian Volcanic Plain; VH CLIMATE potential. Ornithogalum species quickly form large clumps of grassy to strap-like leaves (GAAU 2009). May inhibit regeneration of native plants that would grow in the same habitat. This is because it forms monocultures/ clumps (Richardson et al. 2006).
- Very little displacement of any indigenous species. Sparse and scattered infestations.
(b) medium value EVC EVC = Cool Temperate Rainforest (R); CMA = East Gippsland; Bioregion = East Gippsland Uplands; VH CLIMATE potential. Ornithogalum species quickly form large clumps of grassy to strap-like leaves (GAAU 2009). May inhibit regeneration of native plants that would grow in the same habitat. This is because it forms monocultures/ clumps (Richardson et al. 2006). - Very little displacement of any indigenous species. Sparse and scattered infestations.
(c) low value EVC EVC = Herb Rich Foothills Forest (LC); CMA = Goulburn Broken; Bioregion = Highlands Southern Fall; VH CLIMATE potential. Ornithogalum species quickly form large clumps of grassy to strap-like leaves (GAAU 2009). May inhibit regeneration of native plants that would grow in the same habitat. This is because it forms monocultures/ clumps (Richardson et al. 2006). - Minor displacement of some dominant or indicator species within any one layer.
11.	Impact on structure? Ornithogalum species quickly form large clumps of grassy to strap-like leaves (GAAU 2009). May inhibit regeneration of native plants that would grow in the same habitat. This is because it forms monocultures/ clumps (Richardson et al. 2006). Not enough information on its effects on native flora.
12.	Effect on threatened flora? Occasionally escape gardens into crops, bushland and roadsides (Richardson et al. 2006). Not enough information on its effects on native flora.
13.	Effect on threatened fauna? Ornithogalum species quickly form large clumps of grassy to strap-like leaves (GAAU 2009). Erect clump forming perennial herbs (Richardson et al. 2006). Grow up to 1.5 m high (Richardson et al 2006). Poisonous (GAAU 2009) therefore inedible and reduces food availability. No information on its effects on threatened flora.
14.	Effect on non-threatened fauna? Ornithogalum species quickly form large clumps of grassy to strap-like leaves (GAAU 2009). Erect clump forming perennial herbs (Richardson et al. 2006). Grow up to 1.5 m high (Richardson et al 2006). Poisonous (GAAU 2009) therefore inedible and reduces food availability. Reduction in habitat, especially along streams (ECOR 2009), reduction in food, also is poisonous therefore possibly causing illness in fauna.
15.	Benefits fauna? Ingesting any part of the plant can result in heart, liver, or kidney failure (DG 2009). Not described as providing shelter and is listed as causing skin irritations (GAAU 2009). Provides very little support to desirable species.
16.	Injurious to fauna? Poisonous to ingest and causes skin irritations (DG 2009; GAAU 2009). Toxic properties at certain times of the year.
17.	Food source to pests? Scales is the only known disease that can affect the Pregnant Onion (PROI 2009). Poisonous to ingest and causes skin irritations (DG 2009; GAAU 2009). Unlikely to be a food source to vertebrate pests but maybe for insect pests. Supplies food for one or more minor pest species.
18.	Provides harbour? Contact with skin causes irritations (DG 2009; GAAU 2009). Grows up to 1.5 m tall, thick leathery leaves (Richardson et al. 2009). Unlikely to provide harbour for serious pest species.
19.	Impact yield? Occasionally escape gardens into crops (Richardson et al. 2006). Grow up to 1.5 m high (Richardson et al 2006). Quickly form large clumps of grassy to strap-like leaves (GAAU 2009). Likely to reduce crop yields to some degree. Not mentioned to be a major agricultural weed. Minor impact on quantity of produce (eg. < 5% reduction).
20.	Impact quality? Plant parts are poisonous (GAAU 2009; DG 2009). Therefore can cause illness in livestock as well as reducing food availability. Minor impact on quality of produce (e.g. < 5% reduction).
21.	Affect land value? Not enough information. Unlikely to affect land value. Not described as being a major problem to agriculture. Being toxic and able to form large clumps may cause a problem nevertheless, but could probably be controlled with herbicide or mechanical removal. Little or none.
22.	Change land use? Not described as being a major problem to agriculture. Unlikely to change land use. Little or no change.
23.	Increase harvest costs? Control would be necessary as it is toxic (DG 2009; GAAU 2009), causing illness in livestock. It is also known to invade crops, grows up to 1.5 m tall and forms clumps, (Gaau 2009, Richardson et al. 2006) therefore may affect yield and quality of livestock and or crops. Control of this weed is likely to increase harvest costs. Minor increase in cost of harvesting – eg. Slightly more time or labour is required.
24.	Disease host/vector? Scales is the only known disease that can affect the Pregnant Onion (PROI 2009). Provides host to minor (or common) pests, or diseases.
1.	Germination requirements? Germination sensitive to temperature – temperature below 10 degrees C and above 40 degrees C results in poor germination (SCDI 2009). Requires natural seasonal temperatures for germination.
2.	Establishment requirements? Watering less than once a week has a strong effect on seedling survival (SCDI 2009). Pregnant Onions seem to do best in an area that has some shade but exposure to the sun (PRIO 2009). Requires more specific requirements to establish (eg. Open space or bare ground with access to light and direct rainfall).
3.	How much disturbance is required? Pregnant Onions seem to do best in an area that has some shade but exposure to the sun (PRIO 2009). Requires some degree of openness. Occasionally escape gardens bushland (Richardson et al. 2006). Can establish under moderate canopy/ litter cover.
4.	Life form? Perennial herb (Florabase 2009). Cut leaves down to about 1 inch above the onion bulb head and new ones will grow (DG 2009). Geophyte.
5.	Allelopathic properties? None reported in literature.
6.	Tolerates herb pressure? Cut leaves down to about 1 inch above the onion bulb head and new ones will grow (DG 2009). Poisonous (GAAU 2009). Non-preferred by herbivores.
7.	Normal growth rate? Most species multiply rapidly; May self-sow (GAAU 2009). It grows very fast (DG 2009). Moderately rapid growth rate that will equal competitive species of the same life form.
8.	Stress tolerance to frost, drought, w/logg, sal. etc? South African species are frost tender, light well-drained soil (GAAU 2009). Some shade but exposure to the sun (PRIO 2009). Seedling survival is dependent on regular watering (SCDI 2009). Tolerant to at least two and susceptible to at least one.
9.	Reproductive system Bulbs and seeds (DG 2009; Richardson et al. 2006). Both vegetative and sexual reproduction.
10.	Number of propagules produced? Fruit is a capsule with numerous seeds (Richardson et al. 2006). Produces numerous small bulbs (Richardson et al 2006). Up to 300 flowers (Richardson et al. 2006). Estimated over 1000 seeds and also produces bulbs. 10002000.
11.	Propagule longevity? No information.
12.	Reproductive period? Lives over 100 years. (DG 2009). Mature plant produces viable propagules for 10 years or more.
13.	Time to reproductive maturity? Don't expect your plant to flower right away unless it is an older plant (PROI 2009). Most species multiply rapidly; May self-sow (GAAU 2009). Insufficient evidence based on rapidly multiplying 1-2 years.
14.	Number of mechanisms? Spread downstream (ECOR 2009). Spread by wind, water, attachment or accidental human dispersal (ploughing – dumping (ECOR 2009).
15.	How far do they disperse? Spread downstream (ECOR 2009). Few propagules will disperse greater than one kilometre but many will reach 200-1000 metres.
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Третя кільцева автодорога Пекіна () — 48-кілометрова кільцева дорога, що оточує центр Пекіна. Одна з кільцевих автодоріг Пекіна. Розташована в 5 км від центру міста і в 2,5 км від Другої кільцевої автодороги.

Історія
Коли в 1949 році Пекін став столицею КНР, то існували лише північна, східна та південна ділянки нинішньої 3-ї кільцевої автодороги. Будівництво західного сегмента (і, тим самим, утворення кільцевої автодороги) завершено в 1994 році. На ній є 52 шляхопроводи, включаючи Саньюаньцяо, завдяки якому вона з'єднується зі швидкісною дорогою «Аеропорт». Обмеження швидкості на дорозі — 80 км/год.

На сході дорога проходить через перевантажений Центральний діловий район Пекіна, на південному сході завдяки розв'язці Феньчжунси зв'язується зі швидкісною дорогою Пекін—Тяньцзінь—Тангу, на півдні завдяки розв'язці Юйцюаньін зв'язується зі автомагістраллю Дацін-Гуанчжоу, на південному заході зв'язується з автомагістраллю Пекін-Гонконг-Макао, на північному сході проходить через район IT-технологій Чжунгуаньцунь, на півночі зв'язується зі швидкісною дорогою Бадалін і Дацін-Гуанчжоу.

Під східним сегментом 3-ї кільцевої автодороги проходить Лінія 10 Пекінського метрополітену.

Див. також
 Кільцеві автодороги Пекіна

Посилання
 Третя кільцева автодорога / 北京三环路

Дороги Пекіна
Кільцеві автомобільні дороги

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The country, once a symbol of economic malaise, has made up for its lost decade.
If small businesses are to survive in the digital age, the online economy can't be allowed to be winner-take-all.
If Trump revisited that '80s battle he wouldn't find the big win he's looking for today.
Co-winner of the 2018 economics Nobel Prize, Paul Romer shows how new discoveries create a virtuous cycle of growth.
The country still needs to reform its labor market, deal with an aging population and press for gender equality.
Excessive market concentration lets companies take a bigger slice of the pie at the expense of workers.


After eating only junk food and bus food on the ride to Mendoza, I was craving a healthier lunch option upon our arrival. A book of mine suggested a vegetarian restaurant, however, after being chased down by the owner of our hostel and told not to go there, we changed our plans. Instead, the owner of our hostel recommended Naturata Restaurant Vegetariano, and I must agree that it is a fantastic restaurant.
Not only is the food great, but the owner is awesome as well. He is sweet, informative and a vegetarian himself. He is the kind of owner that makes your visit special and very personal. If I did not want to return for the food…I still would for the great service!
We were very hungry, so we went for the buffet option. There is also the option of picking two hot dishes and a salad. However, there were too many good options to be limited to three things. Therefore, we paid the mere $15 pesos for an all you can eat vegetarian buffet, which also included a dessert. It was extremely fresh, colorful and flavourful. He had vegetarian pizza with pumpkin and Roquefort cheese, pizza with zucchini and cheese, grilled tomatoes, spinach stuffed pasta shells, corn quiche, vegetarian empanadas, great salads, homemade dressings and fresh spices! It was all beautiful and exactly what I needed.
The owner also informed me that they prepare the food fresh everyday. He has owned the restaurant for six years, and his philosophy is that of caring for the well being and health of his customers. He has mastered the art of combining the best flavours and freshness to create delicious vegetarian dishes as if they were prepared in your home. He even makes all of the breads and crusts from scratch.
Overall, I appreciate any restaurant that offers something different. Gustavo, the owner, is a great guy and has done a fantastic job providing flavourful, fresh, wonderful vegetarian food. I have to compliment him for even opening a vegetarian restaurant in a country that so strongly prides itself on its meat. Naturata Restaurant Vegetariano was a great restaurant recommendation, and I must pass it on to all of you!
Palabra, I have also had the pleasure of eating at Naturata earlier this year. There's another veggie place in Mendoza that I remember seeing, although I never got the chance to eat there. Do you know of what I write about?
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I'm an adorable bulldog puppy.
I love getting bootie scratches and belly rubs.
I'm pretty stubborn but if there are treats involved, I'm all yours.
The Club Pet Academy is teaching me the basics and I'm loving it!
Today was Julio's first day of training. He did great!
We worked on eye contact, sit, down, and basic manners.
He did really well with the beginning steps for eye contact and enjoyed getting the treats for such an easy command.
Eye contact is the foundation for every command Julio will learn with us.
Julio already seems to have a pretty good understanding of sit. We just need to nail down the association between the word sit and the action of putting his bottom down.
When Julio goes to get up from the sit, say "okay" this will act as a release command for Julio and will come in handy for later.
When we worked on down today, we tried various ways. Being a bulldog, Julio has an odd center of gravity so he is not a fan of being lured (following a treat with his nose) into the down position.
When Julio goes to get up from the down, say "okay" this will act as a release command for Julio and will come in handy for later.
Whenever Julio is training with us, he will learn to wait at every doorway until released through.
This is a good thing to practice at home to build your bond and keep Julio safe.
This will become more advanced the better he gets at it.


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Bill Maher: The Decider is Bill Maher's eighth HBO stand-up comedy special. It was filmed on 21 July 2007 at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

Maher talks about various social and political topics, such as the Iraq War, lobbying, sexuality, prescription drugs and religion. The title parodies one of the nicknames of then-U.S. president George W. Bush, and his politics and administration are a main topic of the special.

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External links
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We have been sent Lalaloopsy Glitter Hair Dough doll to review, and isn't she pretty!
Tress Twist 'N' Braid was made from clay, and she sees a new day as a new chance to try on a new look. She changes her hair the most. Twisting, braiding, making it a bun. Her hair is like clay to a sculptor – she has so much fun.
Grace was very eager to get Lalaloopsy out when she seen her glimmering inside the packaging.
Style – after growing, you can style her hair however you like!
Cut – you can cut her hair after you have grown it shaping it anyway you like!
She was very securely packaged in her box, after taking her out we sat her on the sitting dock which sits her securely and still whilst she gets her hair done.
Grace chose to use the pink glitter hair dough first which we inserted in the top of her head, there are 3 styling caps for us to choose from and Grace also chose the pink crown.
Next we twisted her pony tail round and round which would then push her hair out of the styling cap to create her hair style. If you run out of the hair-dough you can add more by opening the back of her head and being able to insert more hair-dough, which allows you to grow her hair longer, without having to remove the styling cap and breaking off what you have already created. This way you can also insert a different colour glitter hair-dough giving your doll multicolored hair and even more stylish!
After you have finished growing her hair, you can now style her however you like, from braiding, twisting, or even putting it into a bun! Grace chose to leave it down as it is' like Rapunzel' then added a hair clip in.
Next she was really interested in cutting her dolls fringe, Grace gets her fringe cut quite regularly as it grows so fast, the concentration on her face as she was cutting the Lalaloopsy doll's hair was great to see, and she seemed to be an instant professional at cutting the hair and concentrating to make sure she did a good job.
After you have finished playing the instructions clearly show you how to clean the doll, making sure that there is no hair dough stuck in her that will dry up, as when you have finished you can place all the hair dough back into their tubs stored away ready to play for next time!
We reviewed Lalaloopys Mittens Fluff 'n' Stuff a few months ago, so make sure you read our review our her too!
We have been offered a giveaway to win another Lalaloopsy Doll called Storm E. Sky, she is a perfect rock chick girl with her blue guitar, she also includes her pet Cool Cat, pink brush, sparkly pink bow and a pink tutu dress, sewn from wisps or rain clouds I'm sure you agree she looks pretty cool.
Teaching our african grey parrot to sing!


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A closer inspection of Saturn's rings reveal how they were sculpted
by Lee Cavendish, 17 June 2019
These discoveries were made using data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft that flew through Saturn's rings in late 2017
A false-colour image mosaic shows Daphnis, one of Saturn's ring-embedded moons, and the waves it kicks up in the Keeler gap. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute
As NASA's Cassini dove close to Saturn in its final year, the spacecraft provided intricate detail on the workings of Saturn's complex rings, new analysis shows. Although the mission ended in 2017, science continues to flow from the data collected. A new paper published recently in Science describes results from four Cassini instruments taking their closest-ever observations of the main rings.
Findings include fine details of features sculpted by masses embedded within the rings. Textures and patterns, from clumpy to straw-like, pop out of the images, raising questions about the interactions that shaped them. New maps reveal how colours, chemistry and temperature change across the rings.
Like a planet under construction inside a disk of protoplanetary material, tiny moons embedded in Saturn's rings (named A through G, in order of their discovery) interact with the particles around them. In that way, the paper provides further evidence that the rings are a window into the astrophysical disk processes that shape our Solar System.
The observations also deepen scientists' understanding of the complex Saturn system. Scientists conclude that at the outer edge of the main rings, a series of similar impact-generated streaks in the F ring have the same length and orientation, showing that they were likely caused by a flock of impactors that all struck the ring at the same time. This shows that the ring is shaped by streams of material that orbit Saturn itself rather than, for instance, by cometary debris (moving around the Sun) that happens to crash into the rings.
"These new details of how the moons are sculpting the rings in various ways provide a window into solar system formation, where you also have disks evolving under the influence of masses embedded within them," says lead author and Cassini scientist Matt Tiscareno of the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California, United States.
At the same time, new puzzles have arisen and old mysteries have deepened with the latest research. The close-up ring images brought into focus three distinct textures – clumpy, smooth and streaky – and made it clear that these textures occur in belts with sharp boundaries. But why? In many places the belts aren't connected to any ring characteristics that scientists have yet identified.
"This tells us the way the rings look is not just a function of how much material there is," says Tiscareno. "There has to be something different about the characteristics of the particles, perhaps affecting what happens when two ring particles collide and bounce off each other. And we don't yet know what it is."
The data analysed were gathered during the Ring Grazing Orbits (December 2016 to April 2017) and the Grand Finale (April to September 2017), when Cassini flew just above Saturn's cloud tops. As the spacecraft was running out of fuel, the mission team deliberately plunged it into the planet's atmosphere in September 2017.
This false-colour image to the right shows an infrared spectral map of Saturn's A, B and C rings, captured by Cassini's VIMS. Infrared image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona/CNRS/LPG-Nantes Saturn image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute/G. Ugarkovic
Cassini's Visible and Infrared Mapping Spectrometer (VIMS) uncovered another mystery. The spectrometer, which imaged the rings in visible and near-infrared light, identified unusually weak water-ice bands in the outermost part of the A ring. That was a surprise, because the area is known to be highly reflective, which usually is a sign of less-contaminated ice and thus stronger water ice bands.
The new spectral map also sheds light on the composition of the rings. And while scientists already knew that water ice is the main component, the spectral map ruled out detectable ammonia ice and methane ice as ingredients. But it also doesn't see organic compounds – a surprise, given the organic material Cassini has discovered flowing from the D ring into Saturn's atmosphere.
"If organics were there in large amounts – at least in the main A, B and C rings – we'd see them," says Phil Nicholson, Cassini VIMS scientist of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, United States. "I'm not convinced yet that they are a major component of the main rings."
The research signals the start of the next era of Cassini science, said NASA's Ames Research Center's Jeff Cuzzi, who's been studying Saturn's rings since the 1970s and is the interdisciplinary scientist for rings on the Cassini mission.
"We see so much more, and closer up, and we're getting new and more interesting puzzles," says Cuzzi. "We are just settling into the next phase, which is building new, detailed models of ring evolution – including the new revelation from Cassini data that the rings are much younger than Saturn."
The new observations give scientists an even more intimate view of the rings than they had before, and each examination reveals new complexities, says Cassini Project Scientist Linda Spilker, based at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.
"It's like turning the power up one more notch on what we could see in the rings. Everyone just got a clearer view of what's going on," Spilker says. "Getting that extra resolution answered many questions, but so many tantalising ones remain."
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Virginia: Lawmakers Support Equity CrowdFunding
Lawmakers Support Equity CrowdFunding from Virginians to Virginia Start-ups
A bill that's garnered bipartisan support from lawmakers seeks to open up an alternate source of funding for Virginia startups instead of waiting on federal rulings about crowdfunding.
"I think there is no doubt that this vehicle will create a structure that absolutely will create jobs in our region," said Del. Scott Taylor (R-Virginia Beach), who introduced the bill in the House.
Crowdfunding — or raising small amounts of money from multiple people, typically online — has been used to fund Hampton Roads projects like creating video games, films, music and even product development for budding entrepreneurs. Websites like Kickstarter.com and Indiegogo.com facilitate raising money in exchange for the product or other tokens of appreciation, but not for a stake in a company.
In 2012, the federal Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act allowed companies to use crowdfunding as a way to raise capital and allow investors to take an equity stake. While the Securities and Exchange Commission isn't expected to finalize its crowdfunding rules until later this year, it began allowing advertising of such deals
Still, startups can't equity crowdfund from "unaccredited investors." Taylor said House Bill 1360 would change this, allowing Virginia startups to take advantage of an intrastate exemption that allows equity crowdfunding as long as the investors are Virginians. Other states have allowed for this exemption, and Taylor researched Georgia and Kansas in particular.
The legislation, which has a similar Senate version, limits startups to raising $2 million per venture per year and to taking no more than $10,000 from any unaccredited investor. Taylor noted that businesses are still subject to fraud rules and the bill includes language that gives the State Corporation Commission leeway in regulating such investment crowdfunding.
In addition to giving the "little guy" access to capital through peers, Taylor said such crowdfunding would allow entrepreneurs to prove their business concepts and also find "brand ambassadors" who may believe in a particular venture.
Ryan O'Hara, a 37-year-old engineer of Hampton, agreed. He successfully raised $52,000 — far more than his initial goal of $3,000 — on Kickstarter in 2013 to produce LED "building block" hardware for arts and architectural lighting projects.
The owner of a home-based engineering and design consulting business wanted to have multiple pieces of the hardware to use in different applications, but knew it could be cheaper to hire a manufacturer.
"What better place to test your idea out to see if people really want it?" O'Hara said. "It's great marketing. You get a lot of visibility."
While crowdfunding can fund product development, O'Hara said it also takes a lot of work, particularly in marketing, customer service and answering hundreds of backers' questions.
John Paris, head of the Williams Mullen Private Equity Group in Virginia Beach, acknowledged that equity crowdfunding provides another alternative. However, he said he would likely recommend trying to find private investment in more traditional ways first — particularly since Virginia companies would have to be careful about verifying where unaccredited investors reside.
Investors may be wary of a company having too many owners or shareholders, and startups using lawyers and accountants may not view crowdfunding as less expensive, he said. He also wondered if companies would still use the intrastate exemption if the SEC finalizes rules to allow for crowdfunding across state lines.
"Will people really use it? I don't know," Paris said about the proposed Virginia crowdfunding. "It's going to be interesting to see what happens."
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Gave me a free quote although on the expensive side so I didn't take him up but very friendly.
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Il BMC Invitation 1971 è stato un torneo di tennis giocato sul cemento indoor. È stata la 1ª edizione del torneo, che fa parte del Virginia Slims Circuit 1971. Si è giocato a San Francisco negli USA dal 6 al 9 gennaio 1971.

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Singolare

 Billie Jean King ha battuto in finale  Rosemary Casals 6–3, 6–4

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 Rosemary Casals /  Billie Jean King hanno battuto in finale  Françoise Dürr /  Ann Haydon Jones 6–4, 6–7, 6–1

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President Patrick T. Ferry
Address Concordia Wisconsin Campus 12800 N Lake Shore Drive Mequon, WI 53097
City Mequon, Wisconsin
Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) is a private Lutheran university located in Mequon, Wisconsin. This school is an affiliate of the eight-member Concordia University System operated by the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.
The university is a coeducational institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, offering 78 undergraduate majors and minors, 17 graduate programs, eight accelerated adult education programs, and three doctoral/professional programs, as well as accelerated evening and e-learning programs. Doctoral degrees are offered in pharmacy, physical therapy, and nursing practice. CUW also has 10 classroom centers providing community outreach with full adult education and post-graduate programs. CUW's School of Pharmacy is one of three pharmacy schools in Wisconsin—the others being University of Wisconsin–Madison and Medical College of Wisconsin.
The college is organized into five schools or colleges: the School of Education, the School of Business and Legal Studies, the School of Human Services, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Adult and Continuing Education.
Concordia University Wisconsin is part of the Concordia University System, a nationwide network of colleges and universities that are each independently run but all affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Our university educates students across a broad range of professional fields, and also offers professional church career education in the areas of Pre-Seminary studies, Lutheran teacher training, parish music, and church ministries leadership.
The Concordia University Wisconsin is a Public university located in Mequon.
The Concordia University Wisconsin was founded in 1881.
The current president of Concordia University Wisconsin is Patrick T. Ferry.
Location of Concordia University Wisconsin
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Last night was filled with strange dreams, phantoms of time, and a lack of restful sleep. Still, I haven't been terribly worn out today.
CNN has an accurate review of The Passion, though I'd add that it definitely has the feel of a high-price snuff film. As an enjoyer of art films, I give it a 7 out of 10. If you want a real movie with a story, go see something else (I hear that The Cooler is excellent). If you can't handle gore, stay home. This flick is for the faux religious who need something visual to reinforce their faith and for art film fans with a stomach for violence. BTW, if you were wondering, HIGHLY ANTI-SEMITIC, but then you probably already knew that. What I found more ironic was that women aren't complaining that a woman played Satan. Also, I suspect that Mel was watching Return Of The Jedi prior to setting up some of these scenes. Jesus vanishes from the cave in a very Yoda-esque fashion and King Herod's palace seems a little too similar to Jabba's Palace. Maybe I just see Star Wars in everything though.
Plans for the evening include dinner with Leslie. It'll be nice to get out for the night.


Stunning sunsets, a ruggedly romantic history and the best of Scottish wildlife (not to mention a horseshoe bay, fairytale castles and lovely gardens).
Oban has got 'heavenly mini-break' written all over it.
Today's Big Deal for a one or two-night stay at the historic Royal Oban Hotel with breakfast and optional dinner and fizz.
In other words, everything you need to cosy up together in comfort between now and March.
The Royal Oban Hotel is the ideal base for sightseeing, coastal walks and, as it is near to the ferry terminal and harbour, a day trip to Mull or Iona.
Based in a 19th century building, the hotel stands in the centre of town and offers traditional Scottish hospitality in modern surroundings.
Option one is for an overnight stay for two with full Scottish breakfast.
Option two is for an overnight stay for two with full Scottish breakfast and a three course set dinner each.
Option three is for a two-night stay with full Scottish breakfast each morning, a three course set dinner on the first night and a glass of fizz each.
You can make the most of this offer seven days a week until the 31st of March 2019 (excluding some dates).
Children and dogs are also welcome, which you can arrange directly with the hotel.
The Royal Oban Hotel has 91 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, TVs, hairdryers, direct dial phones and tea & coffee making facilities.
Rooms are decorated in a traditional style with cosy splashes of tartan. Some also offer a lovely view of Oban Bay.
With options two and three, you can enjoy a three course meal for two from a set menu.
The Morvern is a 170 seat restaurant that overlooks the Town Square and serves an excellent selection of Scottish cuisine.
As well as being the departure point for ferries to Mull and Iona, Oban and the surrounding area are packed with great things to see and do. From a tour of Oban Distillery to a Seafari Adventure via whale watching, you will have plenty to entertain you.
If you or your partner are golfers, then nearby courses include Glencruitten, Craignure and Dalmally.
Other highlights include Dunstaffnage Castle, historic Inveraray Jail and the colourful coastal garden of Arduaine.
Island hopping, wildlife spotting, whisky tasting…a trip to Oban can be as busy or as chilled out as you want it to be (and no one will judge if you just want to cosy up in your hotel lounge bar together).
Whichever kind of mini-break you want, this deal is designed to put a huge smile on the face of your other half.
Valid from 31.10.18 until 31.03.19.
The Big Deal option 1 is for 2 people to stay overnight in a classic twin or double room with full Scottish breakfast.
Option 2 is for 2 people to stay overnight in a classic twin or double room with full Scottish breakfast and three course set dinner.
Option 3 is for 2 people to stay 2 consecutive nights in a classic twin or double room with full Scottish breakfast each morning, three course set dinner on 1st evening + glass of fizz each.
Dinner is 3 courses each from the set menu. Menu is subject to change, supplements may apply to some dishes.
Children under 5 stay for free when sharing with adults. Children aged 5-12 charged £30 per child, per night inclusive of breakfast; pay for other meals as taken. Z-bed provided. Max 1 child per room.
Pets welcome, max 1 with £10 supplementary charge per pet per stay.
Small car park at the rear of the hotel with very limited availability.


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Craig Mackinlay MP visits protest-hit Defence Company in defiant display of support.
Craig Mackinlay commented: "Instro Precision are a cutting-edge company delivering first class products that will give British soldiers the very best battlefield equipment available. Instro's new facility will cement their status within our community as a valued employer delivering local jobs and investment.
Not only do I welcome their move to Sandwich to what will be an incredible facility but I will be fighting for their bid to help upgrade the Challenger 2 Tank for the British Army. I want our boys given the very equipment at every opportunity and I cannot say how proud I am that it is South Thanet that delivers it.
On Wednesday, 24th August, South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay visited Broadstairs based defence company Instro Precision in a display of support for the protest-ridden firm. The company have recently been the focus of protests from anti-arms group CAAT, 'Campaign Against Arms Trade'. In 2015 protesters from the group invaded the property staging a 'sit-in' on the roof of the property – a recent protest saw the factory closed to workers. The protest group have also threatened Discovery Park with action due to its site being selected as the location for a new Instro Factory.
Protesters have claimed that Instro Precision manufactures components used by the Israeli Military – an allegation refuted by the company. The company state that they do not manufacture any components for use in drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Despite the company's assurances protesters have attempted to link the company's actions to the deaths of Palestinian children in the 2011 Gaza Conflict.
The company now plan to move to Discovery Park in Sandwich to enable them to construct new parts for the British Army's Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle. In addition the firm is working with Lockheed Martin to bid for the upgrading of the Army's Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank. The new purpose-built 46,000sq ft facility is expected to create 50 jobs as well as safeguarding the jobs of the company's 100 existing employees.
On Wednesday Mr Mackinlay visited the facility and was given a tour by two of the firm's local employees. He toured the sites manufacturing and testing facilities inspecting some of the firm's hi-tech measuring equipment including the 'Wasp' tripod sight exported to the French Army. The MP also examined Instro Precision's new sighting system prototypes for the British Army's Warrior Armoured Vehicle and Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank.


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They unveiled the statue of Ben Kingsley, not Bapu: Tushar Gandhi
Mumbai: "Today in Parliament Square London they unveiled the statue of Ben Kingsley, not Bapu", Tushar Gandhi, the great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi posted on social networking website Facebook.
According to Tushar Gandhi's observation the statue bears stark resemblance with Sir Ben Kingsley, who enacted Mahatma Gandhi's role in Richard Attenborough's 1982 film Gandhi. "Ben Kingsley as Gandhi" Tushar responded to a comment on his post.
Finance Minister of India Arun Jaitley unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Parliament Square today. The ceremony was attended by British Prime Minister David Cameron and Bollywood super star Amitabh Bachchan.


From award-winning author Eric Walters comes the thrilling World War II spy series Camp X.
It's 1942, and nearly-twelve-year-old George and his older brother, Jack, are spending a restless wartime summer in Whitby, Ontario. Their mom is working at the local munitions factory while their dad is off fighting the Germans in Europe. One afternoon, the boys stumble across Canada's top-secret spy camp, and so begins an exciting and terrifying adventure as George and Jack get caught up in the covert activities of Camp X.
In the most exciting summer of their lives, George and Jack find themselves enlisted in the fight against the Axis. And they learn a frightening and important lesson: in war, everybody is under suspicion ... including themselves.
Fascinated by Camp X and its secrets, the boys begin to suspect local townspeople of being spies. Is the police chief keeping tabs on people for enemy purposes? Is Jack's boss at the newspaper really amassing information for sinister reasons? The boys actually meet the master, William Stephenson, the Man Called Intrepid.
Besides being a rollicking good adventure, readers will learn a little more of the fascinating world of spies, and a little of Canada's roll in training the spies of World War II.


The Clinical Innovation Fellowship program operates in Europe's leading network for the systematic identification of clinical needs and development of solutions to impact healthcare worldwide. The initiative is based on clinical immersion in Sweden and supported by international partner organizations.
The goal of the Clinical Innovation Fellowships is to improve healthcare by identifying clinical needs and challenges gathered during clinical immersion and create solutions to address those needs. Participants have a background within medicine, engineering, design and/or business and work in multidisciplinary teams throughout the program. For many fellowship participants, the program is the first step in creating a start-up in the medical technology field.
The program is a joint initiative of RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Karolinska Institutet (KI), and EIT Health. During the course of the program participants will get the opportunity to interact with a variety of partner organizations around the globe and collaborate closely with our sister programs Bioinnovate in Galway, Ireland; Inno-X Healthcare in Aarhus and Copenhagen, Denmark; Oxford Biodesign in Oxford, UK; and Moebio in Barcelona, Spain.
At the heart of the Clinical Innovation Fellowships is the clinical immersion, an 8-week period where participants observe and interact with healthcare professionals and patients during everyday clinical practice.
Each team is placed at a specific health care department where the clinical immersion takes place, and works alongside the host department throughout the program to co-create innovative solutions to identified needs.
Creating innovative solutions that create value to customers long-term demands a multidisciplinary approach. As a result, each team consist of four participants who each contribute distinct skills to the group from four different disciplines – medicine, engineering, business, and design.
Participants are experts in their fields, have a strong academic background, enjoy working in multidisciplinary environments, and thrive in complex situations.
Only eight applicants will be selected to take part in Clinical Innovation Fellowships each year – two from each discipline.
Leading organizations locally are RISE, Sweden's leading research institute and innovation actor, KTH the Nordic's leading technical university, and Karolinska Institutet a world leading medical school.
As an EIT Health initiative, collaboration with our international support organizations is a core feature of the fellowship program. Participants are expected to travel to network events in Europe and collaborate closely with our sister programs in Denmark, UK, Ireland, France, Poland, and Spain. In addition, the extensive network provides a platform for development and marketing of any solution that is developed in the program.


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Die OAO Moskwitsch ( OAO Москви́ч) war ein sowjetischer bzw. russischer Automobilhersteller aus Moskau, der 2006 in Insolvenz ging. Bis 1991 trug das Unternehmen den Namen "ASLK" (Abk. für russ. Автомобильный завод имени Ленинского комсомола, Awtomobilny sawod imeni Leninskowo komsomola) und verwendete "Moskwitsch" (auch Moskvich oder Moskvitch) als Automarke.

Am 16. Mai 2022 gab Renault bekannt, wegen des russischen Krieges gegen die Ukraine eigene Geschäftsaktivitäten in Russland aufzugeben. Das Moskauer Renaultwerk wurde an die Stadt Moskau verkauft. Der Moskauer Bürgermeister Sergei Semjonowitsch Sobjanin verkündete: "Ich habe beschlossen, das Werk als Stadteigentum zu übernehmen und die Produktion von Pkw unter der historischen Marke Moskwitsch wieder aufzunehmen." Im November 2022 startete die Produktion des SUV Moskwitsch-3.

Geschichte

Im November 1930 wurde in Moskau das Staatliche Moskauer Automobil-Montagewerk "KIM" gegründet, was im Dezember 1930 den Namen Moskauer Automobilwerk "KIM" (russ.: Московский автосборочный завод имени "КИМ", Moskowski awtosborotschny sawod imeni "KIM") bekam. Die Abkürzung "KIM" stand für die Kommunistische Jugendinternationale (russ. Коммунистический интернационал молодёжи, Kommunistitscheski internazional molodjoschi). Zunächst begann in dem Werk in Lizenznahme die Montage von Ford-Pkw der Typen Modell A (ab 1933 als GAZ-A) und des Lkw-Typs AA (ab 1933 als GAZ-AA), der dort bis 1939 produziert wurde. Ab 1933 wurde das Moskauer Werk eine Niederlassung des Gorkowski Awtomobilny Sawods mit Hauptsitz in Gorki. 1939 wurde der Moskauer GAZ-Zweigbetrieb wieder unabhängig unter seinem Namen "Moskauer Automobilwerk KIM". Zu gleicher Zeit begann die Entwicklung eines Kleinwagen-Prototyps basierend auf der Grundlage des Ford Prefect. Ab 1940/41 wurde im Moskauer Automobilwerk die Produktion des KIM-10 begonnen. Dabei wurden relativ hohe Produktionszahlen angestrebt, um die Motorisierung des Landes voranzutreiben. Nach dem deutschen Überfall auf die Sowjetunion am 22. Juni 1941 wurden die Werke auf Kriegswirtschaft und Rüstungsproduktion umgestellt und in den Ural evakuiert.

Im Mai 1945 verabschiedete der Rat der Volkskommissare der Sowjetunion eine Resolution zur Wiederaufnahme des Automobilbaues im Moskauer Automobilwerk und für die Entwicklung und Produktion eines Kleinwagens mit dem Namen "Moskwitsch" (übersetzt: "der Moskauer"). Gleichzeitig wurde das Automobilwerk in "Moskauer Fabrik für kleinmotorige Automobile" (russ. Московский завод малолитражных автомобилей, Moskowski sawod malolitraschnych awtomobilej, Abk. MZMA) umbenannt. Mitte 1946 wurden die Fertigungsanlagen des Opel Kadett (Modell 1938) als Reparationsleistung von Rüsselsheim nach Moskau gebracht. Zuvor hatte es bereits Versuche gegeben, den Opel Kadett zu kopieren. Das Moskauer Unternehmen MZMA wurde nun beauftragt, auf der Basis des Kadett ein Automobil zu bauen, das auf dem sowjetischen und internationalen Markt angeboten werden konnte. Im Jahr 1947 liefen die ersten Exemplare des Moskwitsch-400 vom Band. Der Export begann erst 1950 mit der Lieferung des Moskwitsch-400 nach Finnland, wo der Verkauf durch Konela erfolgte.

1955 erschien der Moskwitsch-402 – eine Weiterentwicklung auf Basis des Moskwitsch-400 mit Pontonkarosserie und auf 35 PS erstarktem Motor. Abgeleitet daraus wurde der Kombi Moskwitsch-423. Ebenfalls auf Basis des Moskwitsch-402 gab es ein höhergelegtes Fahrzeug mit Allradantrieb, den Moskwitsch-410, dessen Technik später auf den Stand des Moskwitsch-407 gebracht wurde. Der Antrieb der Vorderräder war beim Moskwitsch-410 wahlweise zuschaltbar, außerdem hatte das Fahrzeug zwei Untersetzungsstufen für Geländefahrten. Dieses Fahrzeug war weltweit einer der ersten Serien-PKW mit Allradantrieb. Ab 1959 kam noch die Kombiausführung Moskwitsch-411 hinzu. Ein moderner 45-PS-Motor mit hängenden Ventilen erschien mit dem Typ 407 im Jahr 1958. Der Moskwitsch-407 wurde später zum Moskwitsch-403 weiterentwickelt, wobei die Karosserie weitgehend der der Modelle Moskwitsch-402 und Moskwitsch-407 entsprach.

1964 wurde das Fahrzeug komplett modernisiert, er hieß nun Moskwitsch-408 und wurde mit Viergangschaltung, größeren Fensterflächen, höheren Front- und Heckscheiben sowie 13- oder 15-Zoll-Rädern ausgestattet. Sein Motor basierte weiterhin auf dem Vorgängerfahrzeug und hatte 50 PS. Der einmillionste Moskwitsch war 1967 ein Typ 408. Der Moskwitsch-408 war mit seiner für damalige Verhältnisse relativ großen Karosserie, seiner sehr soliden Konstruktion und seinem zuverlässigen, geringverdichtenden Motor ein ideales Fahrzeug für den sowjetischen Binnenmarkt, der durch schwierige Straßenverhältnisse, erhebliche klimatische Unterschiede und ein nur gering ausgebautes Servicenetz ganz besondere Ansprüche stellte. Die Fahrzeuge wurden auch exportiert, erreichten aber nicht in allen Punkten den westlichen Standard, wobei insbesondere die Motor-Getriebe-Einheit in der Kritik stand (Geräusche, Beschleunigungsleistung). Im Oktober 1968 wurde MZMA in AZLK umbenannt. In dieser Zeit zog das Werk auch in die neu erbauten Produktionsstätten in Moskau um.

Einen erheblichen technischen Sprung machte das Moskauer Automobilwerk Ende 1967 mit dem Moskwitsch-412, der einen 1,5-Liter-Leichtmetallmotor mit obenliegender Nockenwelle und halbkugelförmigen Brennräumen (Hemi-Bauweise), einen Bremskraftverstärker und eine Knüppelschaltung erhielt. Der neue Motor leistete 55 kW (75 PS). Er war in seiner Bauart an den M10-Motor von BMW angelehnt, hatte aber im Gegensatz zu diesem bereits einen Aluminiumzylinderblock. Die Zylinderlaufbuchsen waren auswechselbar. Die Konstruktion war zu ihrer Zeit auch im Vergleich mit den Motoren westlicher Pkw sehr modern und leistungsfähig.
So verhalf der Moskwitsch-412 seinem Herstellerwerk Ende der 1960er- bis Anfang der 1970er-Jahre zu beachtlichen internationalen Rallyesporterfolgen. Hier waren es insbesondere die Langstreckenrallyes, bei denen das Fahrzeug durch seine solide Bauweise, seine Wartungsfreundlichkeit und seine leistungsfähige und zuverlässige Motorisierung erfolgreich war. Bei der Rallye London–Sydney 1968 (London-Sydney Marathon) konnte sich der neue Moskwitsch-412 zum ersten Mal in der Weltöffentlichkeit bewähren. Äußerlich hatten die Fahrzeuge noch die "alte" Karosserie des Moskwitsch-408, innen arbeitete schon der neue 1500er Leichtmetallmotor. Gestartet waren 100 Fahrzeuge, nur gut die Hälfte aller Fahrzeuge kamen nach über 15.000 km in Sydney an, darunter zur großen Überraschung der Presse alle vier der gestarteten Moskwitsch. Nach diesem Erfolg stiegen die Exportzahlen deutlich an. Später wiederholten sich diese Langstreckenrallye-Erfolge bei der mörderischen 25.000 km langen World Cup Rallye 1970 oder bei der Rallye Tour d'Europe 1974. Letztere endete mit einem Gesamtsieg von Stasis Brundsa mit seinem Moskwitsch-412. Er setzte sich dabei in einem internationalen Rennen durch, das in diesen Jahren sonst mit Fahrzeugen wie dem Opel Ascona oder dem Porsche Carrera gewonnen wurde. Diese Zeit war die erfolgreichste von AZLK.

Anfang der 1970er-Jahre ging der Ende der 1960er mit dem Moskwitsch-412 gerade erst gewonnene Anschluss an den Weltstandard wieder verloren. Zunächst gelang es nicht, einen neuen Typ 355 und 356 (mit modernerer Karosserie und Motoren von 70 bis etwa 100 PS und Automatikgetriebe) in Serie zu bringen. Die Gründe hierfür dürften ökonomischer Natur gewesen sein.

1975 bekam der Moskwitsch-412 neben einer äußerlichen Modernisierung eine verbesserte Bremsanlage und wurde in Moskwitsch-2140 umbenannt. Trotz seiner bereits veralteten Konstruktion wurde dieser Typ weitergebaut. Anfang der 1980er-Jahre war der Exporterfolg selbst innerhalb des Ostblocks eingebrochen. Auch im Inland gab man den Ladas mit ihren moderneren Karosserien längst den Vorzug. Die Moskwitsch-2140 (1500 cm³) und Moskwitsch-2138 (1360 cm³) wurden aber immer noch (hauptsächlich für die weniger gut erschlossenen Gebiete im Osten des Landes) gebraucht und bis 1988 gebaut.

Als in den 1980er-Jahren dann endlich mit dem Moskwitsch-2141 ein neues Fahrzeug erschien, war es bereits technisch überholt. Bezeichnenderweise gab es für dieses Modell unter anderem immer noch eine Motorisierung mit dem Motor des Moskwitsch-412.

Auch Bemühungen in den 1990er-Jahren, wieder zum automobilen Weltstandard aufzuschließen, scheiterten. Man baute bei AZLK neben dem Moskwitsch-2141 Mittelklasse-Limousinen und Coupés mit Renault-Motoren, die jedoch im westlichen Europa nicht bekannt wurden. Für den Export eigneten sie sich nicht.

Mit Schulden von rund 700 Millionen Euro wurde Moskwitsch im Frühjahr 2006 endgültig von einem russischen Gericht für insolvent erklärt. Bis dahin hatte der Hersteller im Zeitraum von 76 Jahren etwas mehr als vier Millionen Fahrzeuge produziert.

Der Moskwitsch in der DDR

In der DDR hatte sich der Moskwitsch in den 1960er-Jahren einen guten Ruf als Privat-PKW, aber auch als Taxi, Fahrschul- und Dienstfahrzeug erworben. Das Modell dieser Zeit war der Moskwitsch-408 mit seiner damals zeitgemäßen Karosserie und seinen angedeuteten Heckflossen. Mit 50 PS war er angemessen motorisiert. Das Fahrzeug war bis zum Ende der 1960er-Jahre einer der leistungsstärksten und robustesten Pkw im DDR-Alltag und dementsprechend beliebt. Im März 1968 wurde der 50.000. Moskwitsch an die DDR übergeben.

1967 erschien erstmals der neue Moskwitsch-412 mit einem für seine Zeit sehr modernen (und im sozialistischen Automobilbau einzigartigen) 1500-cm³-OHC-Aluminiummotor mit 55 kW. In der DDR bekam man ihn allerdings erst fünf Jahre nach seinem Erscheinen zu sehen – 1972. Äußerlich unterschied sich der Wagen nicht von seinem kleinen Bruder, dem Moskwitsch-408, der in der Facelift-Karosserie als Moskwitsch-408IE weiter importiert wurde.
Die Autotester waren zunächst besonders von den Leistungsdaten des Fahrzeugs begeistert – einen PKW-Motor solcher modernen Bauart hatte es im ganzen Rat für gegenseitige Wirtschaftshilfe (RGW) bisher noch nicht gegeben – und sollte es bis zur Wende auch in den folgenden 17 Jahren nicht mehr geben.

Die privaten Autokäufer waren geteilter Meinung. Die Fahrleistungen des neuen Moskwitsch waren beeindruckend. Er beschleunigte sogar schneller als der große Wolga. Für viele waren die äußere Form und das Interieur aber von mindestens genau so großer Bedeutung. Immerhin waren seit der Entwicklung der Grundkarosserieform des Wagens nun schon acht Jahre vergangen und äußerlich sah der Wagen aus wie der bereits bekannte Moskwitsch-408IE. Parallel kamen ab Anfang der 1970er-Jahre Polski Fiat sowie die neuen Lada-Modelle (1200 und 1300) und Dacia 1300 in die DDR – alles Lizenzbauten westlicher Hersteller, die auf Grund ihrer moderneren Karosserie mehr den Geschmack privater Interessenten trafen, auch wenn die Motoren all dieser Fahrzeuge noch herkömmliche Graugussmotorblöcke und bei Fiat und Dacia untenliegende Nockenwelle hatten. So kam es, dass der Moskwitsch-412 trotz seiner überlegenen Motorisierung zwischenzeitlich sogar ohne Wartezeit erhältlich war. In den späteren Jahren zogen die Lada-Modelle dann auch mit der Motorleistung nach. Fortan blieben die 1500er- und 1600er-Ladas die erstrebenswertesten Autos für die meisten DDR-Bürger.

Der Moskwitsch-412 wurde in der DDR das Auto für Leute, die einen starken, bequemen und robusten Wagen suchten. Dafür war er in der Sowjetunion konstruiert worden und man akzeptierte, dass er mehr "Sein" als "Schein" war, freute sich über seine Unverwüstlichkeit, seine Wartungsfreundlichkeit, seine Eigenschaften als Zugfahrzeug für schwere Wohnanhänger und darüber, wenn er in der kleinen DDR im dritten Gang auf der Autobahn am steilen Berg immer noch auf 110 km/h beschleunigte und dabei alle anderen Karossen förmlich stehen ließ. Viele blieben ihm auch noch in seinem neuen Kleid als Moskwitsch-2140 und nicht selten bis zum Ende der DDR treu. Es war nicht verwunderlich, dass der Moskwitsch über Jahrzehnte als Dienstwagen für die Landwirtschaft oder für die Landarztambulatorien der DDR diente.

Die letzten, im Jahr 1979 in die DDR eingeführten Moskwitsch waren Fahrzeuge vom Moskwitsch-2140 (Limousine) und Moskwitsch-2137 (Kombi). Da sie sich abgesehen von einem Karosseriefacelift und einer besseren Bremsanlage nicht wesentlich vom 1967 entwickelten Moskwitsch-412 unterschieden, war die Kritik an der für die 1980er unzeitgemäßen hohen Karosserie und dem schwammigen Fahrwerk mit hinterer Starrachse nicht verwunderlich. Der Mitte der 1980er-Jahre vorgestellte Moskwitsch-2141 spielte in der DDR bis 1989 keine Rolle mehr, es gab keine Importe.

Nach der Wende verschwand der Moskwitsch sehr bald aus dem Straßenbild. Zu groß war der Abstand zum automobilen Standard geworden. 2022 waren noch 408 Moskwitsch auf deutschen Straßen zugelassen.

Andere Exportziele

Der Export von Moskwitsch-Fahrzeugen beschränkte sich zu seiner Hoch-Zeit nicht nur auf osteuropäische Staaten. Etwa die Hälfte der Produktion des Moskwitsch-412 ging in den Export. Anfang der 1960er Jahre wurden allein in die Niederlande, Luxemburg und Belgien im Verlauf von 3 Jahren 6000 Moskwitsch und Wolga exportiert. Weitere westeuropäische Abnehmer waren Finnland, Dänemark, Frankreich und Großbritannien.

Nur in Westdeutschland konnte der Moskwitsch nie Fuß fassen. Gerade in der Bundesrepublik waren die Hauptvorteile des Moskwitsch – sein robustes und für schlechte Straßen konzipiertes Fahrwerk, seine Langlebigkeit und seine Wartungsfreundlichkeit – nicht die Kriterien, die für den Autokäufer eines Mittelklassewagens ab den 1960er-Jahren noch im Vordergrund standen. Während man später den Lada noch als billigen Fiat-Ersatz akzeptierte, war der Gedanke, einen richtigen hochbeinigen russischen Wagen zu fahren, zu abwegig, zumal dieses Fahrzeug ja neben Trabis und Wartburgs zum typischen Straßenbild im benachbarten Ostdeutschland gehörte.

In anderen westlichen Ländern konnte man da etwas unvoreingenommener sein. 1971 schrieb der ehemalige Rennfahrer John Bolster in der britischen Zeitschrift AUTOSPORT in seinem Fahrzeugtest über den Moskwitsch-412 als Resume: "Trotz fehlender oberflächiger Anziehungskraft gelingt es diesem Auto aus der UdSSR manche kapitalistische Autos zu übertreffen. … Ich selbst, den die Russen politisch wahrscheinlich als einen Aristokraten der extremen Rechten verurteilen würden, muss sie für diesen robusten kleinen Sputnik beglückwünschen, der viele unserer eigenen Prinzipien, die wir vielleicht unklugerweise schon beinahe vergessen haben, verkörpert." Er meint damit neben der Robustheit der Konstruktion auch die Wartungsfreundlichkeit und Motorleistung des Fahrzeugs.

In den 1980er-Jahren gingen die Exportzahlen deutlich zurück. Für den West-Export wurde mit dem Beginn der 1980er-Jahre noch eine Luxusvariante des Moskwitsch-2140, der Typ 1500SL, eingeführt. Weil es aber bei der überholten schmalen und hohen Karosserie blieb und weil Lada eine wesentlich überzeugendere Produktpalette anbieten konnte, sahen nur wenige Käufer einen Sinn darin, den inzwischen auch technisch veralteten Moskwitsch zu kaufen.

1990 und 1992–1995 wurden Versuche unternommen, den neuen Moskwitsch-2141 als Lada Aleko in Deutschland zu verkaufen, was ohne nennenswerten Erfolg blieb.

Wiederbelebung der Marke
Nachdem sich der Autokonzern Renault im Gefolge des russisch-ukrainischen Krieges und der westlichen Sanktionen 2022 aus Russland zurückzog, kündigten russische Politiker eine staatliche Übernahme des ehemaligen Renault-Werkes und eine Wiederbelebung der Marke Moskwitsch an. An der Wiedereröffnung des Moskwitsch-Werks nahmen der Nachrichtenagentur Interfax zufolge unter anderem Vizeministerpräsident Denis Manturow und Moskaus Bürgermeister Sergei Sobjanin teil. Im November 2022 gab es Berichte darüber, dass die Serienproduktion eines neuen Modells begonnen habe. Der Moskwitsch-3 ist eine Lizenz des chinesischen SUVs JAC X4. In Russland soll er zunächst als Benziner mit einem 150-PS-Motor gefertigt werden. Bis Jahresende 2022 solle auch eine Elektrovariante vom Band laufen. Der Verkauf sei ab dem ersten Quartal 2023 geplant. Die Zulieferer sollen aus Russland stammen. Laut dem russischen Industrieministerium sollen durch die neuerliche Moskwitsch-Produktion rund 40.000 Arbeitsplätze in Russland gesichert sein.

Modelle

Zweigwerk Ischmasch

Seit 1966 wurde der Moskwitsch-408 auch im Zweigwerk Ischmasch in Ischewsk gefertigt. Ab 1967 produzierte Ischmasch den Moskwitsch-412 unter dem Markennamen ISCH in teilweise abweichenden Karosserie- und Ausstattungsvarianten und anderer Nummerierung. Moskwitsch-Fahrzeuge wurden in Ischewsk in folgenden Varianten und Ableitungen hergestellt:

 1966–1967: Moskwitsch-408 (Limousine)
 1967–2001: Moskwitsch-412 (Limousine)
 1982–1997: ISCH-412-028 (Limousine)
 1968–1973: ISCH-434 (Lieferwagen)
 1973–1982: ISCH-2125 bzw. ISCH-1500 Kombi (ИЖ-1500 Комби) (Fließheck)
 1982–1997: ISCH-21251 (Fließheck)
 1973–1982: ISCH-2715 bzw. ISCH-1500GR (Hochdachkombi)
 1982–1997: ISCH-2715-01 (Hochdachkombi)
 1973–1982: ISCH-27151 bzw. ISCH-1500GR (Pickup)
 1982–1997: ISCH-27151-01 (Pickup)

Später stellte das Ischmasch-Werk mit dem Modell ISCH-2126 und seinen Ableitungen einen eigenen Pkw her. Dieser basierte mechanisch teilweise auf dem Moskwitsch-2140, hatte aber eine modernere Karosserie. Als Markenname wurde jetzt außerhalb der Sowjetunion die englische Transkription IZH benutzt.

 1989–2004: IZH-2126 (in den Varianten Oda, Inka und dem Kombi Fabula)
 1990–2004: IZH-2717 (Van auf Basis des IZH-2126)
 1990–2004: IZH-27171 (Pickup auf Basis des IZH-2126)

Lizenzbauten
Ab 1967 wurde der Moskwitsch-408 auch von Balcancar in Bulgarien montiert und trug dort die Bezeichnung Rila 1400. Später wurden die Modelle Moskwitsch-412 und Moskwitsch-2140 gefertigt, die teilweise unter der Bezeichnung Rila 1500 ausgeliefert wurden. Der Moskwitsch-2138 lief als Rila 1360 vom Band. Ein Teil der Fahrzeuge wurde mit in Lizenz gefertigten britischen Perkins-Dieselmotoren ausgestattet, ansonsten entsprachen die Rila-Pkw ihren sowjetischen Originalen.

Auch in Belgien wurden Moskwitsch-Varianten komplettiert und teilweise mit Perkins-Dieselmotoren ausgestattet. Diese Fahrzeuge wurden als Moskvich elite oder Scaldia vertrieben. Der in Belgien komplettierte Moskwitsch-408 wurde als Scaldia 1300 angeboten. Kurzfristig wurde auch der AZLK-2141 Aleko bei Scaldia-Volga AS in Belgien montiert und mit einem Dieselmotor von Ford ausgestattet.

Literatur

Testberichte

 Moskwitsch 408 - A Russian paradox. In: Motor Magazin, London, 13. August 1966.
 Road Test Moskvich de luxe 1,360 [408]. In: Autocar, London, 2. November 1967, S. 17–21.
 Moskvich: A vehicle for the country [412]. In: Autosport, London, 9. Dezember 1971 S. 32–33.
 Moskwitsch 408 und 412. In: Der Deutsche Straßenverkehr 3/1971, Transpress, Berlin, S. 17–21.
 Moskwitsch 21412 Aleko. In: KFT Kraftfahrzeugtechnik 1/1990, S. 17–21.

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Il corsaro in musica
Tra le molte riduzioni musicali si annoverarono l'opera di Giuseppe Verdi, in quattro atti su libretto di Francesco Maria Piave; l'ouverture Le Corsaire di Hector Berlioz e il balletto Le Corsaire musicato da Adolphe-Charles Adam.

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Jerusalem24 – Palestinian spouses have resided illegally in the West Bank for years with little legal recourse to obtain permits to live with their families. Israeli courts have ruled that family unification in the West Bank is not a right guaranteed by international law.
The problem lies with families whose members entered the West Bank and Gaza with temporary or "tourist" visit permits, or Palestinians who were married to other nationalities without obtaining a "family reunification" decision; As Israel deals with them as "illegal residents" and violators. If some of them are forced to travel, they will leave their families without returning.
It is worth noting that Israel agreed more than 10 years ago to "reunite" about 50,000 Palestinians, but the file has been pending since then. As for the number of applicants, the "unification is my right" campaign on its Facebook page estimates them at about 22,000 people.
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced on Monday that Israel plans to legalize thousands of undocumented foreign nationals married to Palestinians as part of an overall Israeli strategy to strengthen the Palestinian Authority.
"We have reached an agreement with the Israeli government on the Palestinian families' reunification file, to have 5,000 as a first batch in the road to finalizing this file entirely in a prearranged timeframe," Al-Sheikh said in a tweet.
We have reached an agreement with the Israeli government on the Palestinian families' reunification file, to have 5000 as a first batch in the road to finalising this file entirely in a prearranged timeframe.
— حسين الشيخ Hussein Al Sheikh (@HusseinSheikhpl) August 30, 2021
This evening I met with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to discuss security-policy, civilian and economic issues. I told Chairman Abbas that Israel seeks to take measures that will strengthen the PA's economy.
— בני גנץ – Benny Gantz (@gantzbe) August 29, 2021
Since yesterday A large number of people went to updating their family reunification data requests at the civil affairs offices.
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The crown is the top part of the tooth that is visible to us. A dental crown treatment is a manmade replacement for the natural tooth that sits over it like a protective cap. For the crown to be able to sit over the tooth, the outer surface of the tooth is carefully removed to create a post. If the length of the post cannot be made long enough, it is possible for a small metal pin to be inserted to create the necessary strength the new crown requires to successfully protect the tooth.
A bridge is a series of crowns (usually three or four) that are joined together to replace missing teeth. It is necessary for the teeth on either side of the missing tooth or teeth to be prepared down for the crown to be inserted over the top of them for anchorage. Like a single crown, it involves carefully removing the outer surface of the tooth to create a post.
A veneer is an artificial cover that can be placed over the front surface of the teeth. Veneers are used to improve aesthetics or to protect teeth. Poor aesthetics can include discolouration of the tooth, wear and chipping from grinding or trauma. Some people want to merely change the colour of the teeth in a permanent manner without having to whiten their teeth. This is a wonderful way of creating a wonderful brilliant smile.
Before any veneers are placed, it is important for patients to be happy with the colour of their teeth as once inserted, the ceramic cannot whitened. We recommend all patients thinking about having veneers to consider teeth whitening first to help decide the correct shade of their new smile.
Contact the team at 9316 0555 to book a consultation to find out if veneers are right for you.
A crown is made to replace or cover your natural crown when the original has been badly broken down. This breakdown can be because of tooth decay, trauma or cracking of the original tooth. This breakdown can also include previous treatments to a tooth such as a root canal treatment.
When a tooth becomes weakened by one of these scenarios, leaving it as is will result in the eventual total breakdown of the tooth, and the need for extraction.
Before and After Crowns and Veneers – Gallery.
When there are missing teeth and there is a need to replace them with a restoration that does not have to be removed, a bridge is a possible treatment option. Usually they are used in situations where the teeth that are missing are surrounded by heavily filled or tipped teeth.
What are crowns and bridges made off?
Some of the earliest materials used for crowns were metals. In some instances we may still use gold as a material for crowns. The material is a very long lasting and malleable. As it is not an aesthetic material other options are available.
Porcelain can be baked onto a gold substructure for an aesthetic version of a crown. These have been available for many years now and are still used by some dentists. As technology has progressed, the need to have a metal substructure has gone. The metal underneath can make these crowns not as aesthetic as natural tooth as teeth are much more translucent.
Crowns and bridges made entirely of ceramic material are the most aesthetic alternative as they allow light to pass through the tooth. In our practice all crowns are made entirely of ceramic due to its superior aesthetics. We use the latest CEREC CAD/CAM technology to create ceramic crowns.
Veneers in our practice are all made of ceramic as this is the most stable material. It provides optimum aesthetics for many years. In comparison veneers made of plastic do not have this stability and will discolour and stain.


June 1, 2018. Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India – Eighty people from three different groups met His Holiness the Dalai Lama today. They included students and faculty members from Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, as well as participants in the Emory-Tibet Partnership from the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamsala, and students involved with the Kurukul Program of the Foundation for Universal Responsibility, New Delhi. His Holiness welcomed them to Dharamsala, which he described as his second home for the last 59 years.
He outlined his four main commitments, explaining that the first is to promoting an understanding of the oneness that unites all 7 billion human beings alive today. He mentioned not only the interdependence of the global economy, but also how we are all affected by common concerns like climate change.
Noting that the fundamental message of all major religious traditions includes the importance of cultivating friendship, love, tolerance and self discipline, His Holiness is committed to promoting inter-religious harmony. Consequently, he expressed regret at the level of religious conflict that can be seen today.
"Look at India," he said, "where religious harmony has been thriving for thousands of years. In addition to indigenous traditions, there others from elsewhere. Followers of Zoroastrianism, for example, originally came from Persia and their community now numbers fewer than 100,000, mostly in Mumbai. But they live there completely without fear. That's the Indian tradition.
"Then, as a Tibetan, someone in whom 6 million Tibetans have placed their trust, I have a moral responsibility to help them as best I can. I semi-retired from my political role in 2001 and completely retired and devolved those responsibilities to an elected leadership in 2011. Now I'm committed to working to encourage the protection of Tibet's fragile environment. This involves more than the well-being of six million Tibetans because, as a Chinese ecologist has observed, Tibet's influence on global climate is equivalent to that of the North and South Poles. That's why he referred to the Tibetan Plateau as the Third Pole. Almost a billion people across Asia depend on water from rivers such as the Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra, Salween and Mekong, all of which rise in Tibet. If the snow on the mountains of Tibet disappears, millions of Indians will suffer the consequences." His Holiness also expressed his dedication to keeping Tibet's language and its rich cultural and religious heritage alive. He explained how the Buddhist traditions of Tibet were drawn from those upheld at the Nalanda University in India. They included a strong reliance on reasoning and investigation, which corresponds to a scientific approach.
His Holiness answered several questions from the audience related to creating a more compassion society, dealing with adversity, making positive use of technology and coming to terms with death. He also advised the Buddhists in the room to take a 21st century approach to their faith by developing a reasoned understanding of who the Buddha was and what he taught.
The meeting ended with members of the various groups gathering around His Holiness to have their photographs taken with him, after which everyone dispersed for lunch.


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PREP ROUNDUP
MISSION VALLEY LEAGUE
Gabrielino 5,
Gabrielino pitcher Angel Acosta threw a complete game that included 16 strikeouts.
Leading the Eagles offensively was Johnny Moreno, who went 2 for 3 with a triple, RBI and run scored.
With the win, Gabrielino remains atop the league standings with a 6-1 record.
MONTVIEW LEAGUE
La Puente 11,
Ganesha 0 (5 innings)
La Puente sophomore Anthony Durchette threw a no-hitter as the Warriors (9-5, 6-0) shut out the Giants (2-7, 0-4).
Durchette also had seven strikeouts and two walks.
The Warriors were led offensively by senior first baseman Randy Anaya, who went 2 for 3 with two singles and three RBIs.
Durchette also contributed offensively as he went 2 for 3 with two singles and three runs batted in.
DEL RIO LEAGUE
El Rancho 2,
El Rancho (9-3, 5-2) got a two-run single from senior shortstop Kevin Rodriguez in the first inning and the Dons held on to beat the Condors (7-6, 4-3).
El Rancho leadoff hitter Nick Vazquez went 3 for 3 with three singles, a stolen base and a run scored.
The Dons also received a strong pitching performance from senior Marcos Martinez, who went the distance.
Martinez, who improved to 3-1, allowed just four hits, walked none and struck out three.


Stacking chairs. Solid wood frames and plywood seat and backs. An upholstered panel is available for the seat (SU).
Shell/Top Seat and back in 11mm thick plywood, 10 layers. Plywood is bonded with urea-formaldehyde based, colourless glue. Bonding meets the requirements of standard EN 314-2, class 1.