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«Бе́ркут» () — подразделения милиции специального назначения при территориальных управлениях Министерства внутренних дел Украины, существовавшие с 1992 по 2014 год.

Задачи
Первоначально в круг задач «Беркута» входили:
 Охрана общественного порядка в местах со сложной криминальной обстановкой.
 Охрана общественного порядка при проведении массовых мероприятий.
 Охрана общественного порядка при возникновении чрезвычайных ситуаций.
 Пресечение групповых хулиганских проявлений и массовых беспорядков.
 Задержание особо опасных, вооруженных преступников, освобождение заложников.
 Силовое обеспечение оперативных действий милиции.
 Охрана физических лиц (свидетелей).

В связи с созданием других спецподразделений в структуре МВД и Национальной гвардии (позже — Внутренних войск МВД Украины), — спецподразделения УБОП «Сокол», специального подразделения судебной милиции «Грифон», антитеррористического спецподразделения внутренних войск «Омега», спецподразделения по охране АЭС «Скорпион» и прочих спецподразделений, задачи «Беркута» были сужены и сосредоточены главным образом на обеспечении общественного порядка.

Структура
Организационно спецподразделения «Беркут» состояли из двух полков (место дислокации — Киев и Киевская область), семи отдельных батальонов (место дислокации — АР Крым, Донецкая, Днепропетровская, Львовская, Луганская, Одесская и Харьковская области) и 19 рот, дислоцирующихся в различных областях Украины. В городах областного подчинения могли размещаться отдельные взводы или роты «Беркута». По данным на сентябрь 2013 года общее количество сотрудников спецподразделения составляло 3000 человек, на январь 2014 года — 4000 человек. По информации украинского еженедельного журнала «Зеркало недели», правительство Украины 27 января 2014 года якобы приняло решение увеличить численность «Беркута» в шесть раз, но МВД Украины опровергло это сообщение.

Подразделения «Беркута» числились резервом министерства внутренних дел Украины, но не имели единого руководства, и на местах подчинялись начальникам территориальных управлений внутренних дел. Отсутствие единого централизованного командования считалось недостатком, понижающим эффективность работы подразделений. Будучи организационно обособленными, с момента создания и до 1997 года подразделения «Беркута» находились в подчинении региональных Управлений по борьбе с организованной преступностью (УБОП) МВД Украины. Но так как функции ОБМОН «Беркут» фактически дублировались структурами УБОП «Сокол», в дальнейшем «Беркут» был переподчинён региональным Управлениям общественной безопасности МВД Украины.

Как правило, полки, батальоны и роты «Беркута» размещались в областных центрах, в отдельно стоящих зданиях с прилегающей территорией, например, в здании бывшей женской тюрьмы — одесский «Беркут», в здании бывшего общежития спецконтингента — луганский «Беркут». Зачастую переданные здания ремонтировались и приводились в порядок силами самих же сотрудников «Беркута».

Большинство сотрудников «Беркута» — призёры и победители национальных и международных спортивных соревнований. Многие имели правительственные и ведомственные награды. Обязательным условием при поступлении являлась служба в армии. В подразделениях «Беркута» проходили службу также специалисты: фельдшеры, пиротехники, водолазы, сапёры, снайперы.

Экипировка, вооружение и материальная часть

Сотрудники «Беркута» обеспечивались летней и зимней форменной одеждой и обувью установленного образца, а также средствами индивидуальной защиты (противогазы, шлемы, бронежилеты, щиты, противоударная защита для рук и ног).

На вооружении спецподразделений «Беркут» находились пистолеты: ПМ, АПС, Форт-12, Форт-14, Форт-17, помповые ружья «Форт-500» и КС-23, автоматы АКМ, АК74, снайперские винтовки СВД, пулемёты РПК-74, светошумовые и слезоточивые гранаты типа «Заря», «Пламя», аэрозольные гранаты «Дрейф-2», светозвуковые «Пламя-М», «Факел-С» и «Заря-2», а также ручные дымовые гранаты «Сирень-3».

Спецподразделения «Беркут» имели собственный автопарк, который включал специально оборудованные кроссоверы «SsangYong Rexton», некоторое количество бронетехники — обычно один-два БТР-60 или БТР-80. Согласно распоряжению Кабинета министров Украины № 13 был определён порядок применения водомётов «для пресечения массовых беспорядков и групповых нарушений общественного порядка, отражения нападения на здания, помещения, сооружения и транспортные средства независимо от их принадлежности, защиты граждан и самозащиты от нападения и других действий, создающих угрозу их жизни, здоровью, жилью или имуществу».

По информации интернет-издания «Insider», на содержание всех спецподразделений «Беркута», без учёта расходов на оружие, снаряжение и технику, которые закупались МВД централизованно, ежегодно расходовалось не менее 372 млн гривен.

История

Формирование
5 декабря 1988 года в системе МВД УССР было отдано указание об организации отрядов милиции особого назначения (ОМОН). На тот период эти отряды были сформированы в Киеве, Днепропетровске, Донецке, Львове и Одессе.

После распада СССР на базе штатной и материальной структуры пяти существовавших на то время ОМОНов было решено создать милицейские подразделения быстрого реагирования во всех областных центрах Украины.

Приказ о создании подразделения «Беркут» датирован 16 января 1992 года, но полностью работоспособные подразделения фактически сформировались (в зависимости от региона) только к началу 1993 года. Создание подразделений милицейского спецназа во всех областях Украины диктовалась не столько политической ситуацией, сколько повышенной криминогенной обстановкой. В разное время «Беркут» именовался батальоном милиции быстрого реагирования (БМБР «Беркут»), подразделением милиции быстрого реагирования (ПМБР «Беркут»), отдельным батальоном милиции особого назначения (ОБМОН «Беркут»).

Первоначально «Беркут» подчинялся региональным Управлениям по борьбе с организованной преступностью МВД Украины. В 1997 году «Беркут» был переподчинён региональным Управлениям общественной безопасности МВД Украины, но, по утверждению оппозиционной прессы, якобы без соблюдения должной законодательной процедуры. Поэтому, 11 января 2014 года Министерство юстиции Украины зарегистрировало Приказ МВД Украины от 24 октября 2013 года «Об утверждении Положения о специальном подразделении милиции общественной безопасности "Беркут"».

Деятельность

В связи с ростом преступности в странах СНГ, в том числе и на Украине, после распада СССР, подразделения «Беркута» оказались востребованными. Ежедневно «Беркут» в среднем предотвращал около 30 преступлений.

Подавляющее большинство операций по нейтрализации организованных преступных группировок (ОПГ) 1990-х годов на Украине, таких как, крымские ОПГ «Сэйлем» и «Башмаки», киевские ОПГ Авдышева, Киселя и Савлохи, проводились при непосредственном участии «Беркута».

Подразделения «Беркут» неоднократно привлекались для локализации и прекращения массовых конфликтов на межнациональной почве и обеспечения общественного порядка на массовых мероприятиях (в частности, на футбольных матчах).

Сводные отряды региональных подразделений «Беркута» периодически направлялись в командировки в Киев, где несли службу по охране общественного порядка в периоды напряжения политической обстановки: во время Оранжевой революции 2004 года, политического кризиса 2007 года и Евромайдана.

22 июня 2011 года, в день 70-летия начала Великой Отечественной войны сотрудники «Беркута» обеспечивали правопорядок во Львове.

2 июля 2011 года участвовали в потасовке с православными казаками, а также представителями Конгресса Русских Общин Крыма и партии «Русское Единство» по факту попытки установки незаконного мемориала в виде поклонного креста казаками и их сторонниками. В результате столкновений 9 человек получили травмы, серьёзные ранения получили 15 казаков, 10 человек были задержаны.

9 мая 2012 года в Тернополе сотрудники «Беркута» защитили от нападения активистов ВО «Свобода» демонстрантов, под красными флагами возлагавших цветы к Вечному огню на Холме Славы

24 октября 2013 года МВД Украины выпустило Приказ № 1011 «Об утверждении Положения о специальном подразделении милиции общественной безопасности "Беркут"». 11 января 2014 года приказ был зарегистрирован в Министерстве юстиции под номером 19/24796, и 21 января 2014 года вступил в силу. Данное положение позволяло бойцам «Беркута» применять огнестрельное оружие при исполнении своих обязанностей.

Противостояние с футбольными фанатами
В начале 2000-х годов участились случаи жестокого обращения с футбольными фанатами со стороны сотрудников спецподразделения «Беркут». Так, во время проведения матча 1/16 финала Кубка Украины между «Полесьем» и киевским «Динамо» в 2002 году в День Независимости Украины в Житомире сотрудники подразделения действовали жёстко, порой очень жестоко, особо не разбираясь, кто вставал у них на пути. О превышении своих полномочий со стороны спецподразделения также заявлял Вадим Костюченко — вице-президент киевского футбольного клуба «Динамо».

Жёсткие и агрессивные действия сотрудников спецподразделения вызывали неоднократное возмущение широкой общественности, фанатских футбольных организаций и политиков Украины. Лишь после широкого резонанса в СМИ сотрудники привлекались к ответственности.

Евромайдан

24 ноября 2013 года в Киеве произошли первые столкновения между подразделениями «Беркута» и радикально настроенными протестующими. После многолюдного шествия и митинга оппозиции на Европейской площади часть демонстрантов (в основном сторонники партии «Свобода») попытались прорваться к центральному входу в здание Кабинета министров и заблокировали проезд правительственных автомобилей. У входа расположились несколько сотен бойцов «Беркута», с которыми манифестанты вступили в столкновения. В ответ на действия протестующих, которые распылили газ, использовали дубинки, бросали взрывпакеты, милиционеры применили дубинки и слезоточивый газ. Один сотрудник милиции был госпитализирован с травмой головы. 26 ноября 2013 народный депутат Украины Геннадий Москаль заявил, что спецподразделение «Беркут» является незаконным, поскольку приказ о его создании не прошёл обязательную регистрацию в Министерстве юстиции Украины

В ночь с 29 на 30 ноября несколько сотен бойцов «Беркута» силой разогнали митинг на Майдане, при этом они не только вытесняли митингующих с площади, но и избивали их дубинками и ногами, догоняя даже во дворах за пределами площади.

5 декабря 2013 года, как реакция на участие спецподразделения в силовом разгоне Евромайдана в ночь 30 ноября в Верховной Раде Украины был зарегистрирован проект постановления о запрещении функционирования спецподразделения МВД «Беркут».
По словам Арсения Яценюка, в проекте два пункта: ликвидация «Беркута» и лишение специальных и военных званий рядового и начальственного состава этого подразделения.

Нарастание противостояния «Беркута» и протестующих привели к тому, что в адрес милиционеров и их семей начали поступать угрозы. 12 января 2014 года на интернет-сайте bandosam.net был опубликован список полутора тысяч сотрудников «Беркута», указаны их фамилии, имена и отчества, даты рождения и места службы. В дальнейшем список дополнялся.

21 февраля 2014 года, под давлением и при посредничестве представителей Евросоюза, президент Виктор Янукович согласился на вывод «Беркута» из Киева и подписал Соглашение об урегулировании политического кризиса с лидерами оппозиции Виталием Кличко, Арсением Яценюком и Олегом Тягнибоком, которое тут же было нарушено оппозицией.

Подразделения «Беркута» покинули центр Киева и начали возвращение к местам дислокации, а функции «охраны общественного порядка» взяли на себя отряды «Самообороны Майдана». Сотрудники спецподразделения восприняли соглашение Виктора Януковича с оппозицией как предательство. В тот же день, прогнозируя последующее развитие событий, министр внутренних дел Виталий Захарченко рекомендовал сотрудникам «Беркута» срочно покинуть Киев и уехать в Донецк и Крым, где им не угрожала опасность. На сотрудников спецподразделения в Киеве была объявлена охота. В киевские больницы, где лежали раненые сотрудники, приходили члены праворадикальной организации «Правый сектор». На выездах из города и в области вооружённые отряды самообороны досматривали все автомобили в поисках «беркутовцев». Так, 21 февраля в районе села Княжичи Киевской области местная «самооборона» обстреляла автобус с бойцами «Беркута» из Сумской области, возвращавшимися к месту постоянной дислокации, в результате один «беркутовец» был ранен, 20 спецназовцев задержаны и доставлены в райотдел милиции. Два автобуса с бойцами днепопетровского «Беркута» были блокированы на въезде в аэропорт «Жуляны», милиционеров заставили сдать амуницию и пройти через «коридор позора».

За время акций протеста в Киеве в ноябре 2013 — феврале 2014 года многие сотрудники «Беркута» получили ранения, в том числе огнестрельные, около пяти сотрудников погибли. Так 18 февраля в ходе столкновений с протестующими погибло 3 сотрудника крымского «Беркута», а около 30 сотрудников оказались в больницах с ранениями различной степени тяжести. Сотрудников закидывали коктейлями Молотова и булыжниками.

После отстранения Виктора Януковича от должности Верховной Радой, часть подразделений «Беркута» поддержали новую власть, в то же время многие сотрудники подали рапорты об увольнении, некоторые обратились к России и Белоруссии с просьбой о политическом убежище. 24 февраля 2014 бойцы львовского «Беркута», не принимавшего участия в активной фазе киевских событий, были вынуждены, стоя на коленях, просить прощения у львовского Майдана под крики «Позор».. Позднее экс-министр внутренних дел Украины Виталий Захарченко сообщил, что львовский «Беркут» отправили домой досрочно из-за угроз семьям сотрудников.

Жители Крыма, Севастополя, Донецка и Луганска встречали свои подразделения «Беркута» как героев.

25 февраля 2014 года назначенный Верховной Радой и. о. министра внутренних дел Украины Арсен Аваков сообщил, что некоторые подразделения остались без руководства, которое сбежало, а 35 бойцов киевского спецподразделения покинуло место дислокации с оружием.

Расформирование

25 февраля 2014 года уполномоченный Верховной Рады по контролю над деятельностью МВД Украины Арсен Аваков подписал Указ № 144 «О роспуске специального подразделения милиции общественной безопасности "Беркут"». Причиной ликвидации подразделения Аваков назвал его «полную дискредитацию перед Украинским народом». Также на брифинге в МВД он сообщил, что все сотрудники спецподразделения выводятся в распоряжение кадровых подразделений для проведения в течение 10—15 дней переаттестации, по результатам которой будет принято решение, кто продолжит несение службы «на стороне народа». Было сообщено о создании нового подразделения, предназначенного для выполнения задач по обеспечению общественной безопасности. К и. о. Президента Украины Турчинову поступили предложения создать бригаду специального назначения «Имени героев Майдана».

26 февраля 2014 года появилось сообщение о том, что базу расформированного «Беркута» в Ровно решено передать «Правому сектору» и другим организациям, которые «занимаются охраной правопорядка».

27 февраля 2014 депутат Верховной рады Г. Г. Москаль назвал приказ о роспуске «Беркута» популистским и обвинил новое руководство МВД в том, что оно, подвергшись «эмоциям Майдана», по сути распустило милицейский спецназ, который после вывода из Киева не представлял никакой угрозы.

28 февраля 2014 года в «Фейсбуке» было размещено обращение семей расформированного киевского «Беркута» с просьбой защитить их от унижений, издевательств и угроз.

28 февраля 2014 года, на своей пресс-конференции в Ростове-на-Дону, президент Украины Виктор Янукович сказал: «Я встречался с Беркутом и извинился перед ними. Это люди, которые стояли и выстояли безоружные. Их обливали коктейлями Молотова, жгли, стреляли из нарезного оружия и убивали. Я хочу ещё раз повторить, что извиняюсь перед мужественными людьми, которые стояли и невинно страдали».

1 марта в Киеве, у Академии МВД, прошёл траурный митинг о погибших в ходе столкновения бойцах «Беркута», на который пришли ветераны и бывшие бойцы расформированного спецподразделения.

По данным СМИ, за интервью, взятое у «Беркута», репортёр «Навигатора» Сергей Рулёв, с его слов, был избит и подвергнут пыткам.

В марте 2014 года бойцы донецкого «Беркута» отказались выполнять приказ о разгоне митингующих против назначения губернатором региона Сергея Таруты и за освобождение ранее задержанного «народного губернатора» Донецкой области Павла Губарева.

После расформирования
После расформирования части сотрудников «Беркута» были предъявлены обвинения в связи с событиями на Евромайдане: 5 «беркутовцев» на Украине стали подсудимыми, 21 «беркутовец» бежал и был объявлен в розыск властями Украины (из них 15 получили гражданство России, а 3 — убежище в России).

Украина
В связи с продолжением акций протеста на Украине многие бывшие сотрудники «Беркута» продолжили несение службы по охране общественного порядка во вновь созданных подразделениях, но в меньшей численности, так как часть их по различным мотивам уволилась из милиции.

В Донецке из бывших сотрудников спецподразделения «Беркут» был создан «Специальный отряд милиции особого назначения». Во Львове бывшие сотрудники «Беркута» перешли на службу в другие подразделения, 37 человек уволилось. В Днепропетровске и Одессе бывшие сотрудники «Беркута» задействованы для патрулирования улиц совместно с народными дружинниками.

По сообщению и. о. генпрокурора Украины Олега Махницкого, с 1 на 2 апреля 2014 года Генеральная прокуратура Украины задержала трёх бывших бойцов спецподразделения киевского «Беркута», которых обвинили в причастности к убийствам активистов на Евромайдане в феврале 2014 года. В ночь с 2 на 3 апреля 2014 года действующие сотрудники милиции, ранее служившие в спецподразделении, пикетировали в Киеве Главу МВД, требуя прояснить судьбу задержанных товарищей и провести объективное расследование событий на Майдане, в том числе — гибели сотрудников милиции. К собравшимся вышел начальник ГСУ Генпрокуратуры Игорь Щербина, который сообщил, что на данный момент нет задержанных подозреваемых в убийстве сотрудников милиции на Евромайдане. После короткой беседы часть задержанных беркутовцев была отпущена. На следующий день, 3 апреля, Генеральная прокуратура Украины сообщила о задержании 12 бойцов «Беркута» по подозрению в стрельбе в Киеве 18—20 февраля. При этом действующий руководитель СБУ Наливайченко назвал их военными преступниками. 3 апреля на совместной пресс-конференции Арсена Авакова (МВД), Олега Махницкого (Генпрокуратура) и Валентина Наливайченко (СБУ) бойцы «Беркута» были названы главными виновниками гибели людей на Евромайдане. При этом о расследовании фактов гибели милиционеров и солдат внутренних войск (с 18 по 20 февраля 2014 огнестрельные ранения получили 196 сотрудников милиции и военнослужащих внутренних войск, из них были убиты 7 человек из внутренних войск и 10 из органов внутренних дел) вообще не было речи, что, по мнению некоторых, свидетельствовало о предвзятости нового руководства правоохранительных органов Украины. Категорически отрицают все обвинения в адрес «Беркута» Виктор Янукович, экс-глава МВД Виталий Захарченко и экс-глава СБУ Александр Якименко, вынужденные покинуть Украину. Все они настаивают на независимом международном расследовании гибели людей на Майдане, ранее предусмотренном Соглашением от 21 февраля 2014 года.

5 июля 2014 года глава временной следственной комиссии Верховной Рады депутат Г. Москаль на своём личном сайте сообщил о завершении расследования и выложил отчёт, подготовленный комиссией. Комиссия не смогла установить лиц, которые использовали огнестрельное оружие 18—20 февраля. Было установлено, что 20 февраля 2014 на боевых позициях находились снайперы Внутренних войск МВД, Управления государственной охраны, спецподразделений СБУ «Альфа», МВД «Сокол» и киевского «Беркута». Также Комиссия пришла к выводу, что к расстрелу митингующих на улице Институтской и на Майдане Независимости мог быть причастен севастопольский «Беркут». Комиссия возложила вину за кровопролитие на «преступную организацию» чиновников во главе с Виктором Януковичем. В состав организации, по мнению комиссии, также входил начальник спецподразделения «Беркут» ГУ МВД Украины в г. Киеве С. Кусюк.

Во время обострения противостояния в юго-восточных регионах Украины в апреле 2014 года, бойцы расформированного днепропетровского «Беркута» 8 апреля вышли на охрану здания обладминистрации с георгиевскими лентами на форме, а харьковский «Беркут» отказался применять силу в отношении к харьковским противникам Евромайдана, после чего был разоружён, вызвав гнев министра А. Авакова.. 12 апреля бойцы бывшего донецкого Беркута отказались выполнять приказы властей, не став разгонять пророссийских демонстрантов.

На 17 июля 2014 года были задержаны 12 бывших бойцов спецподразделения «Беркут» по подозрению в причастности к убийству митингующих.

29 декабря 2019 года пятеро бывших «беркутовцев», подозреваемых в расстрелах участников Евромайдана в феврале 2014 года (Олег Янишевский, Сергей Зинченко, Павел Аброськин, Александр Маринченко и Сергей Тамтур) были переданы ДНР и ЛНР в рамках крупномасштабного обмена заключёнными и пленными. Решение о выдаче этих людей, пребывавших под следствием, вызвало протесты и акции по блокированию СИЗО.

Крым

Крымский «Беркут» командировал в Киев 150 сотрудников, из которых во время беспорядков один был убит и 32 ранены. После событий 18—20 февраля в Киеве бойцы спецподразделения «Беркут» 22 февраля 2014 года вернулись в Севастополь и Симферополь. Крымский «Беркут» не признал законность распоряжения А. Б. Авакова о роспуске подразделения. 25 февраля 2014 спецподразделение СБУ «Альфа», а также другие спецподразделения Украины, несмотря на давление, отказались разоружать крымский «Беркут». База «Беркута» в Симферополе была взята под охрану жителями до нормализации обстановки в Крыму. Бойцы «Беркута» участвовали в организации и охране блокпостов на въездах в Севастополь. 26 февраля 2014 «народный мэр» Севастополя Алексей Чалый заявил о том, что севастопольский «Беркут» не будет расформирован и своим распоряжением создал специальное муниципальное подразделение милиции «Беркут» во главе с подполковником милиции Чередниченко А. В.

28 февраля 2014 года Верховный Совет Автономной Республики Крым создал спецподразделение охраны общественного порядка «Беркут», которое подчинялось исключительно властям Автономной Республики Крым.. Численность спецподразделения планировалось довести до 800 человек.

Министерство иностранных дел Российской Федерации поручило Генконсульству РФ в Симферополе начать выдачу российских паспортов бойцам отряда «Беркут». Первые паспорта были выданы 1 марта 2014 года. 14 марта генеральный консул России в Симферополе сообщил о том, что паспорта граждан России получили несколько сотен бывших сотрудников спецподразделения.

После вхождения Крыма в состав Российской Федерации в марте 2014 года сотрудники продолжили службу в составе МВД России, а затем Росгвардии.

Россия

28 февраля 2014 года Министерство внутренних дел Российской Федерации на своём сайте сообщило, что готово принять на службу бывших сотрудников украинской милиции. 1 марта 2014 года ГУВД МВД РФ по городу Москве сообщило, что готово сформировать батальон из бывших бойцов «Беркута», получивших гражданство России.

24 марта 2014 года, во время посещения Крыма, министр внутренних дел Российской Федерации В. Колокольцев сообщил, что «Беркут» будет включён в состав подразделений МВД РФ (ныне — Росгвардия) под своим привычным названием, а зарплата сотрудников отряда вырастет более чем в два раза. Министр выразил личное восхищение мужеством и отвагой, которые проявил личный состав подразделения во время беспорядков в Киеве, и предложил почтить память погибших сотрудников спецподразделения минутой молчания. В тот же день все бойцы крымского спецподразделения были награждены медалью Министерства обороны России «За возвращение Крыма». Награды вручал министр обороны России С. К. Шойгу.

Белоруссия
На запрос «Радио «Свобода» в 2014 году после публикации сайта газеты «» про то, что в белорусском ОМОНе трудоустраиваются бывшие сотрудники украинского «Беркута», пресс-секретарь МВД Константин Шалкевич ответил отрицательно, так как «МВД не комментирует низкокачественные сочинения на свободную тему, размещённые в интернете».

Часть сотрудников николаевского «Беркута» проходят службу в спецподразделении МВД Белоруссии. Плюс в 2020 году были опознаны и другие экс-сотрудники «Беркута» в рядах ОМОНа и других силовых структур Белоруссии. Издание «Новы Час» продолжило журналистский цикл расследований и в 2021 году, идентифицировав ещё больше таких персоналий.

Луганская и Донецкая народные республики
На территории Луганской и Донецкой народных республик сохранены и продолжают деятельность подразделения «Беркут» в составе соответствующих министерств внутренних дел.

Командиры

 Днепропетровский «Беркут»: С. В. Калугин, А. И. Ткаченко
 Житомирский «Беркут»:Хапчук О. (1992—1997).
 Закарпатский «Беркут»:Петрунь В. И. (2008—2012), Шаленик В. (2012—2014)
 Ивано-Франковский «Беркут»:А. Гайдай (1992—1996).
 Киевский «Беркут»:А. М. Куликов, В. А. Коновод, Д. Г. Силяков, Г. В. Абрамчук, В. В. Александров, С. Н. Кусюк (2013—2014)
 Кировоградский «Беркут»:В. Канчура
 Криворожский «Беркут»:Авдейчик Н. П.
 Крымский «Беркут»:А. Крюковский (1992—1994); Тимуш С. В.
 Ю. Н. Абисов
 Луганский «Беркут»:Н. Н. Огиенко; В. И. Соколов; В. Н. Костенко.
 Львовский «Беркут»:И. Чаус (1992—1995); Р. Пацеляк.
 Николаевский «Беркут»:Д. Kyликов.
 Одесский «Беркут»:Н. М. Панькив;
 Полтавский «Беркут»:А. П. Куценко
 Ровненский «Беркут»:Л. Потапчук (1992—1994).
 Севастопольский «Беркут»:С. Колбин
 Сумской «Беркут»:В. Драновский (1999—2005), А. Малоштан, В. Драновский (2012—2014)
 Харьковский «Беркут»:П. И. Погорелов.
 Херсонский «Беркут»:Н. Саламаха.
 Хмельницкий «Беркут»:В. Леонец.
 Черкасский «Беркут»:А. В. Носоченко.
 Черниговский «Беркут»:И. Маляренко (1992—1995).
 Черновицкий «Беркут»:В. Василов (1992—1995).

Краповый берет

Отличительной частью форменной одежды сотрудников «Беркута» являлся малиновый, а также краповый береты.

Первоначально «Беркут» имел специальную форму тёмно-синего цвета и чёрные береты, также его сотрудники носили и обычную милицейскую форму. В начале 1993 года была предложена форменная одежда сине-зелёного цвета с голубыми беретами, но в дальнейшем в качестве форменной одежды был избран летний городской камуфляж и краповый берет, который одно время выдавался всему личному составу без исключения.

Однако, следуя традициям специальных частей, многие сотрудники «Беркута» по собственной инициативе сдавали нормативы на право ношения крапового берета.

В середине 2000-х годов эта процедура была узаконена приказом министра внутренних дел Украины.

Краповый берет имели право носить только сотрудники, успешно прошедшие специальные испытания. В то же время основным летним головным убором сотрудников «Беркута» (как и в специальных подразделениях внутренних войск) являлся малиновый берет.

См. также
 Закон Украины «О Национальной полиции»
 Дело о киевских снайперах
 ОМОН
 ЗОМО

В массовой культуре
 Бойцы спецподразделения «Беркут» принимали участие в съёмках ряда украинских и российских телефильмов и сериалов, в их числе — «Марш Турецкого», «День рождения Буржуя», «След оборотня», «УВД. Курс молодого бойца», «Кукла», «Я — кукла», «Европейский конвой», «Пепел "Феникса"», «Ситуация 202», «Безумный ноябрь». Крымский «Беркут» после присоединения Крыма к России участвовал в съёмках сериалов «Заговорённый», «После убийства» и других.

Видео

Примечания

Литература

Ссылки

 «Беркут» в Facebook
 ОБМОН «Беркут» — универсальные солдаты (18.01.2005р.) Официальный сайт МВД Украины
 "Милицейский спецназ Украины «Беркут». АиФ, 02.12.2013
 «В Киеве мы воевали с оборотнями».  // «Московский Комсомолец» № 26493 от 3 апреля 2014 г.
 Во сколько налогоплательщикам обходится «Беркут».
 16 років спецпідрозділи «Беркут» охороняють наш спокій! (16.01.2008, сайт МВД Украины)
 11 апреля — 21-я годовщина со дня создания полка милиции особого назначения «Беркут» при ГУ МВД Украины в АР Крым // Союз десантников Крыма
 Силовики // «Зеркало недели» № 6 (685) 16—22 февраля 2008
 Ошибка или преступление? // «Зеркало недели» № 8 (736) 7—13 марта 2009 г.
 Спецподразделение. Оригинальное видео. Днепропетровск. Луганск.

 Сайт Фонда "Мы все — «Беркут».
 Боец «Беркута»: радикалов на Майдане учили, как нас надо убивать.  // «Комсомольская правда» № 28.4, 13 марта 2014 г.
 Ветеран «Беркута»: мы не стреляли по людям в Киеве. // Би-би-си, 15 марта 2014 г.
 Интервью экс-главы МВД Украины Виталия Захарченко.  // 1-й канал, 4 апреля 2014 г.
 Экс-глава СБУ Александр Якименко назвал тех, кто получил прибыль от бойни на Майдане.  // Вести.ру, 12 марта 2014 г.

Евромайдан
Милиция
ОМОН
Формирования специального назначения МВД Украины
Внутренние войска МВД Украины
Организации, основанные в 1992 году
Присоединение Крыма к Российской Федерации
Организации, закрытые в 2014 году
Полицейские спецподразделения
Появились в 1992 году на Украине
Статьи с эдитнотисом об осторожности при редактировании

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WNBA Star Sue Bird at Center of New Doc From Alex Gibney's Jigsaw Productions
by admin | Jan 14, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The life and remarkable career of WNBA star Sue Bird will be the subject of a new documentary from Oscar winner Alex Gibney's Jigsaw Productions and Jay Ellis's Black Bar Mitzvah. "Sue Bird: In the Clutch" is underway, capturing the final chapter of her 19-year career...
WNBA legend Sue Bird is ready for "one more year"
On Friday, Sue Bird indicated via Instagram that she will return to the WNBA for the 2022 season. After the Seattle Storm lost to the Phoenix Mercury in round two of the 2021 WNBA Playoffs, Bird said she wasn't sure if she had just played her last basketball game....
I Want What They Have: Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird
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Okay, I'll admit it; I want what every celesbian (celebrity lesbian, to the uninitiated) couples has, from Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor to Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer. What can I say? I, myself, am a currently single lesbian who has never dated a...
Sue Bird named 2021 Female Athlete of the Year by USA Basketball
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Sue Bird (Seattle Storm/Connecticut/Syosset, N.Y.), who captured a record-tying fifth-straight Olympic gold medal and served as one of two U.S. flag bearers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, was named the 2021 USA Basketball Female Athlete of the...
Breanna Stewart: 'My Heart Is In Seattle'
Breanna Stewart reiterated her desire to continue her professional basketball career with the Seattle Storm, the organization that selected her No. 1 overall in the 2016 WNBA Draft. Stewart, an unrestricted free agent, had her 2021 campaign cut short after injuring...
Sue Bird, Swin Cash among those expected on campus as UConn honors Olympians Sunday
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Sue Bird's All-American UConn career at the turn of the century was the foundation for her becoming a women's basketball icon. Bird, a five-time Olympic Gold medalist, is expected to return to campus Sunday morning to help her alma mater honor other Huskies who have...
Sue Bird on the Growth of the WNBA, Retirement, and How Officiating Changes Gameplay
by admin | Nov 11, 2021 | Representation, SEW
This week, Ryan is joined by WNBA legend Sue Bird to discuss the biggest moments of the past year in the WNBA, how much the league's fan base has grown in her time playing, what her post-playing career might look like, and how the NBA rule changes have affected...
UConn great, WNBA star Sue Bird honored by Anti-Defamation League
by admin | Nov 10, 2021 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
UConn and WNBA legend Sue Bird was honored Tuesday night by the Anti-Defamation League as the organization's first recipient of its inaugural Changemaker Award. The honor recognizes an individual in the sports or entertainment industry with an outstanding record of...
Sue Bird Has Feelings About Being Labeled The Oldest Player In The WNBA
by admin | Oct 26, 2021 | Representation, SEW
If you Google WNBA star Sue Bird, one of the first things you'll discover is that, at the age of 41, she's the oldest player in the league. It's an accomplishment Sue is super proud of, but she hasn't always relished the attention on her age—for very good reason. "At...
Sue Bird says prospect of playing in new arena with Seattle Storm 'very tempting' as she contemplates return
After being honored as the NHL's Seattle Kraken opened Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday night, Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird said Monday that the prospect of returning for her 19th WNBA season in the new arena is "very tempting." Bird, who turned 41...

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Do you own a car and need funds? OAS FCU has a car loan just for you.
It used to be that when you had a car or wanted one, you had two loan choices: a loan to buy the car, and refinancing to improve your monthly payment through a lower rate.
Say your car is 5 years old and its Blue Book value is $22,000. You have a bit left to pay on the dealership loan for it, about $3,000. OAS FCU can provide a loan over the equity of the loan, which in your case would be $19,000.
A vehicle's equity is the value of the car, minus the balance of any car loan existing for it.
In truth, OAS FCU can lend you, if you qualify, up to 125% of your equity. In the example above, that would mean you could qualify for a loan of up to $23,750. The loan has a repayment term of 5 years, or up to 7 if the car is less than 3 years old.
What's a car equity loan good for?
You may spend the funds on whatever you wish: fix up the house, pay for something unexpected, tuition, or that long road trip that you always wanted to take.
From the financial standpoint these loans are great in that if you need a loan and have car equity, you get a loan for a much better rate tan if it were a signature loan only, which makes it cheaper, and you also might qualify for more loan than with your signature alone.
Will I be able to get this type of loan with any car?
The credit union's car equity loans are for vehicles registered in the United States, 10 years old or newer.
I have an existing car loan: can I use an equity loan to pay that one off?
Of course! If the loan isn't with OAS FCU, the credit union will need a payoff letter from your current lender, and part of your loan will go to pay that off. The remaining part of the loan would be at your disposal in your account to use however you wish.
Here are the links for refinancing your car loan the regular way, and for the car equity loan.


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We believe deeply in the power of our community and continually work to make it stronger. Our key values include recognizing individual strengths, building respect and trust, and offering unconditional acceptance. We are not just a service organization; we are committed advocates for our members and promote social justice for every woman, child, and transgender individual in our community.
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In calendar year 2021, TGP served 3,561 adults with 30,818 visits and 912 children with 2,884 visits.
Through the kitchen and Betsy's Cupboard, TGP's food pantry, 109,222 meals were provided to adults and children.
The Education and Job Readiness Program served 264 individuals through coaching, employment, resume, training and job-seeking services.
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Top 25 Characters
On April 23, 2010 By sulkyblueIn TV Lists
Four years ago I came up with a list of my top 25 characters. I couldn't resist updating the list.
Gaius Baltar (Battlestar Galactica)
A fascinating character, weaving from hero to villain and back again often within the space of a sentence. The religious stuff was laid on a little heavy towards the end, but the character managed to pull it off.
President Bartlet (The West Wing)
Martin Sheen was so amazing, and the character so inspiring it's hard to believe that he never won an Emmy. These days we may have Obama, but for a long time President Bartlet was the best hope we had.
Sam Beckett (Quantum Leap)
Bumbling through history playing a variety of parts, but always being Sam. The only connection he had to his old life was his weird friend Al, but despite not remembering it, he desperately wanted to go home.
Chandler Bing (Friends)
The only character in the series that managed to feel like a real person all the time (well, almost all) probably because it's basically Matthew Perry playing himself.
John Crichton (Farscape)
Hilarious and heart-breaking, just your average astronaut (!) having a weird life.
"I try to save a life a day. Usually it's my own…"
The Doctor (David Tennant's Dr Who)
Tennant's Doctor was such a wonderful character covering the full spectrum from depression through anger to pure childish joy, that I decided he was eligible all by himself without needing his other versions.
Michael Garibaldi (Babylon 5)
Garibaldi was always my favourite character on Babylon 5. He was the human element, he fought, he drank, he mocked everyone and the universe seemed to have some kind of grudge against him.
Jethro Gibbs (NCIS)
I love Mark Harmon and his ex-marine is brilliant. Outwardly gruff and hard, but not so inhuman that he doesn't show his affection to his team with a kiss on the cheek for Abby or a slap on the head for DiNozzo.
Harper (Andromeda)
Andromeda had some epic problems with plots and writing, but it had some amazing characters and Harper was my favourite. He's a scrounger, desperately trying to get through life as unscathed as possible while his friends seem weirdly obsessed with dragging him on suicide missions to save the universe.
Abel: You must be the engineer.
Harper: Why? Because I'm the short guy with the sense of humour, the wry wit? Huh? Because I'm so freakin' amiable with the careless demeanor? Is that it?
Abel: Well, that – and the tools.
Gregory House (House M.D.)
Most of the time he's a complete and utter bastard, and yet he's also generally right. Every now and then he shows that he might, just about care about his colleagues.
Susan Ivanova (Babylon 5)
No one from B5 made the first list and now I've got two. I had decided on Garibaldi over Ivanova, but then when I started reading through quotes I remembered just how many brilliant lines she had and managed to squeeze her in.
"No boom today. Boom tomorrow. There's always a boom tomorrow. What? Look, somebody's got to have some damn perspective around here. Boom, sooner or later. BOOM!"
Josh Lyman (The West Wing)
He's a political genius who can't keep track of time zones or find his luggage without his assistant. Sometimes he's brilliant, sometimes he's embarrassingly poor, but he always tries so hard.
Rodney McKay (Stargate Atlantis)
Another character that says all the things normal people never would (I'm spotting a theme). He's arrogant, obnoxious and rude… he's also a geek, a genius and occasionally very sweet.
George O'Malley (Grey's Anatomy)
Poor George. He always means so well, and tries so hard and yet his colleagues are always the ones getting the glory. Except, just possibly, the last thing he does on the show, makes him the greatest success of all of them. His absence almost made me stop watching the show and there's not much higher compliment can be paid a character.
Veronica Mars (Veronica Mars)
Teenager with attitude. She's the kid that's so amazingly cool, the cool kids at school don't even realise that she's light years ahead of them. So she tells them. Except that occasionally she also has a bit of a cry, falls in love with the wrong people and needs her dad.
Peggy Olson (Mad Men)
From a historical point of view her character is fascinating, a woman making the leap from being an object, to being an individual. As a character though she's so compelling because she's not making a statement about women at work in the sixties, she's just doing what she wants to do.
Hawkeye Pierce (M*A*S*H)
"I will not carry a gun…. I'll carry your books, I'll carry a torch, I'll carry a tune, I'll carry on, carry over, carry forward, Cary Grant, cash and carry, carry me back to Old Virginia, I'll even hari-kari if you show me how, but I will not carry a gun!"
Mal Reynolds (Firefly)
The hero who doesn't want to be a hero, it never goes smooth for poor Mal. Some people are at their best when they're having yet another bad day.
Doug Ross (ER)
There are reasons why George Clooney is a star and they're all demonstrated in Doug Ross. Mark Greene may have been the soul of ER but Ross brought some character to it. He drank too much, womanised, looked great in a tux, looked great in scrubs, said what he thought and even rescued drowning children!
Nick Stokes (CSI)
Nick is a straight swap for his boss Gil. This is partly because Gil is gone and got a little irritating towards the end. But Nick deserves this place because he's the little engine that could, never the smartest or most heroic of theCSIs, he's just been quietly plugging along with his Texas twang and concerned looks until someone finally realised the department couldn't run without him.
Buffy Summers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Almost all the characters in this show are great, and it's rare for me to chose a hero over a witty sidekick, but I had to go for Buffy over the others. She does occasionally wallow, but then if your teenage years were commandeered by destiny, wouldn't you whine?
Malcolm Tucker (The Thick of It)
He's loud and obnoxious and rude beyond words. But he's also generally the only one talking sense. Also I will forgive absolutely everything he's ever done wrong, because while he was having the worst day of his career, he ran to his secretary's defence because people were badgering her.
Nora Walker (Brothers and Sisters)
The very definition of matriarch. Always ready with several bottles of wine, a shoulder to cry on, a rallying call, or even just a perfectly delivered cake. Nora not only rules her dysfuntional family, but is also trying to work out what a sixty year old woman does when her kids have all left home and her husband dies leaving her alone for the first time ever.
Dean Winchester (Supernatural)
Amongst Supernatural fans there are Dean-girls and Sam-girls, I'm a (only slightly ashamed) Dean girl. He's a simple guy wanting to kill monsters, drink, eat pie, sleep around, drive his car and above all keep his family safe. He pretty much never gets what he wants, but always has a witty comeback.
Wesley Wyndam-Pryce (Buffy and Angel)
In terms of character development you don't get much more extensive than Wesley, turning from the annoying twit in Buffy to the scary hero in Angel. He does what needs to be done, regardless of the costs.
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Free Woodworking Plans To Build A Potterybarn Inspired Chesapeake Single Chaise : If you're looking for a simple and sturdy workbench that's still mobile, this is the plan for you.Knowing how to build a door is essential for every woodworker. No matter what kinds of projects you like to make, you're probably going to need to build doors for most of your work. Display cases, kitchen cabinets and many other furniture projects require doors, and that's why we've assembled this collection, How to Build a Door, to teach you the fundamentals.Gather the materials for the garage workbench using the complete Materials List that you'll find in 'Additional Information' below. Then cut the 3/4-in. plywood parts to size following the Cutting List and Cutting Diagrams that you'll find below and also in 'Additional Information.' Cut a 15-in. x 8-ft. strip out of the 1/4-in. plywood to use as drawer bottoms. The leftover is the perfect width for the back (E); it just needs to be ripped down to length. Don't cut the drawer fronts until after the workbench carcass is assembled.Sometimes the simplest cabinet plans are the best. That's definitely true when you're getting started in woodworking. Begin your exploration of cabinet making techniques with this plan for a hanging spice cabinet. The straightforward techniques in this plan will show you how to build a cabinet the right way.I start by milling my clear stock to my desired thickness.The thicker the timber the more of the blade is in contact, and given the fact that we are taking a thick cut, can make it difficult to plane.
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Q: How to create a Modality Mask in YUI2? I want to know how a modality mask can be created in YUI2 without using a configuration attribute. While rendering a YUI Panel, the mask normally renders before the panel is displayed. I want to do this in order to resolve a cross browser compatibility issue.
Can anyone share a snippet for this?

A: Just figured out a way to do this.
YUI container.js has various functions to deal with masks.
buildMask()
sizeMask()
showMask()/hideMask()

The only difference is I need to call them manually like below -
var panel = new YAHOO.widget.Panel('nodeId', configs);
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panel.buildMask();
panel.sizeMask();
panel.bringToTop();
panel.showMask();
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panel.render();

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China Offers Trump a Trade Peace Deal. It May Not Be Enough.
BEIJING — China is buying American soybeans again and has cut tariffs on American cars. It is offering to keep its hands off valuable corporate secrets, while also allowing foreign investors into more industries than ever before.
Beijing hopes all of that will be enough to let President Trump declare victory and end the trade war between the two largest economies. But the offer combines some real concessions, like lower tariffs, with nebulous promises that will be hard to ensure China sticks to its commitments.
That could make it a tough sell in Washington. The Trump administration's trade hawks are still pushing for a lot more, while even the doves fret that the new promises need effective enforcement to make sure that China follows through, according to people with a detailed knowledge of American policymaking.
Many American officials and businesses complain that China has long wiggled out of commitments — accusations that China denies. And the more hawkish wing of the administration contends that Beijing's assurances have been so vague that it is hard to discern any meaningful progress, a position some analysts support.
Beijing's effort so far adds up "to a modest adjustment of Chinese foreign economic policy," said Scott Kennedy, a scholar at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, "but nowhere close to the great leap in liberalization that the U.S. and others are seeking."
Midlevel trade talks this week in Beijing, which will continue into Wednesday, have been productive. But if negotiators do not come to a deal in the coming weeks, the administration is poised to raise American tariffs on $200 billion a year in Chinese-made goods on March 2, amping up the trade war at a time when China faces rapidly softening growth and the American economy is facing headwinds.
It is not clear whether the moves will fully satisfy Mr. Trump. The American stock market, one of the president's favorite barometers, has slumped in part over trade tensions. And further market gyrations could prompt the president to declare victory, even if China does not give up too much.
On Tuesday, Mr. Trump said in a message on Twitter that the talks were "going very well," a sign that Beijing was at least moving in what he considered the right direction.
China added a complicated new variable to the trade talks on Tuesday by inviting North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, to Beijing. The invitation could increase pressure on Mr. Trump to reach a deal soon, but it might also antagonize national security hawks in his administration who worry about North Korea's ballistic missile and nuclear weapons programs.
The White House has said China is an unfair trading partner. Its tariffs are too high, it says. It forces American companies to give up important technology to Chinese partners as a price for doing business there. It offers subsidies and cheap loans to Chinese companies that hope to compete with American companies in strategic areas like jetliners, semiconductors and electric cars.
Chinese officials dispute those claims. They say higher Chinese tariffs and strict investment limits are justified because China is still a developing country and well behind the United States in many economic respects. China's manufacturing capabilities, they say, need upgrading for the country's continued growth. They have consistently denied that the government allows forced technology transfers, saying some companies willingly share and make big profits in China doing so.
Still, China has begun to budge. Last month, it dropped retaliatory measures on American-made cars and resumed purchases of American soybeans. It has also reduced tariffs on more than 700 categories of goods from around the world.
Beijing has said it is considering a law that would forbid local Chinese officials from demanding foreign companies transfer their technology to Chinese businesses through licensing agreements or joint ventures. It has also promised to open up more fully some sectors of the economy, such as vehicle manufacturing and brokerages, to foreign investors. The efforts, Beijing believes, will help the Chinese economy even as they placate President Trump.
On cars and soybeans, American negotiators can claim some measure of victory. Soybean purchases have yet to reach earlier volumes, however, while Chinese imports of American-made cars are quite small since many are already made in China.
But China had imposed measures on soybeans and cars to retaliate against American tariffs last summer on $50 billion of Chinese goods. By dropping them, without requiring the United States to abandon theirs, China is signaling that for now it is willing to accept higher American tariffs on some of its goods, provided they are not applied more broadly.
China's other peace offerings are more ambiguous.
Chinese lawmakers last month released a draft of a proposed law that would stop local officials from forcing foreign companies to transfer their technology as a cost of doing business. The Trump Administration says that Chinese industries like cars and aviation have benefited from American technology.
The law may not change things meaningfully, said Donald Clarke, a specialist in Chinese law at George Washington University. The draft is vaguely worded, he said, and doesn't acknowledge that the pressure American companies face to share their know-how often comes from behind-the-scenes maneuvering rather than strict government requirements.
As with many laws in China, it could also be moot if local governments decide not to enforce it or if penalties are not stiff enough.
"These forced tech transfers that people complain about don't occur because some government department issues an order saying, 'transfer this tech,'" Mr. Clarke said in an email.
"It's done through the government department getting involved behind the scenes in the negotiations, or not granting discretionary permission to do something unless some tech is transferred. It's very hard to stop through a specific rule."
Still, Chinese analysts say the pledges are significant. Chinese laws and regulations are often succinct — only a page or two when American laws or regulations would require dozens or even hundreds of pages. The real work lies in carrying out the regulations, and Beijing is now prepared to impose the new rules diligently, Chinese analysts say.
The issue of forced technology transfer "is a longstanding complaint by American businesses in China and we are addressing it through legal adjustments," said Tu Xinquan, the executive dean of the China Institute for World Trade Organization Studies at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. "So no matter what, there will be a positive impact to some extent, that is, in reducing America's dissatisfaction with China."
Chinese officials are also taking steps to strengthen intellectual property protections against counterfeiters and piracy. Chinese officials last month submitted a draft amendment to the country's patent law that would raise the level of damages and fines for willfully infringing on patents.
One of the biggest beneficiaries might be companies in China. Big Chinese players have increasingly shed their reputation as copycats and have developed sophisticated technologies, and complain that local businesses can too easily steal their ideas.
"To be honest, in many areas, there is still insufficient motivation for innovation," said Ma Yu, a research scholar in foreign investment research at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation. "So I don't view these moves to be concessions or compromises, let alone harmful to us."
The biggest sticking point in China's package of concessions to the White House may be Made in China 2025, a government plan for developing high-tech industries. The Trump administration has repeatedly criticized the plan, saying that it is evidence that China unfairly supports its own companies over foreign competitors in the Chinese market.
China has downplayed the catchy "Made in China 2025" name. But there's no concrete reason to believe that Chinese companies have halted or reversed their plans, or that officials are any less interested in plowing money into its state-owned enterprises. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which played a major role in the program, said last month that it would continue to support development of new manufacturing processes, without mentioning the policy by name.
Jake Parker, vice president for China operations at the U.S.-China Business Council, an American business group, said that "it's positive that China is taking steps proactively."
But he also said that China had yet to completely fulfill its promises on issues ranging from opening up its market to credit-rating agencies and American banks to accepting credit card companies' efforts since 2001 to offer full, nationwide service.
"Are more statements going to be enough to move the needle for President Trump?" Mr. Parker asked. "I think it would have to be a lot more robust than another policy. I don't think this meets that bar."
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ProSTEP iViP Symposium 2016: How to master the challenge of digital transformation?
May - Darmstadt - Top of the agenda at the ProSTEP iViP Symposium was Digital Transformation and the question of how successful companies have to adjust their business processes and models in order to meet this challenge. The two-day event, which was sponsored by Daimler and Accenture, lured more than 660 participants from 19 countries to the International Congress Centrum Stuttgart (ICS) – a new visitor record and the largest visitor turnout for years in a row. The fact that more than one-third of the attendees visited the symposium for the first time, proves that the traditional 'family event' of IT managers from the automobile and aerospace industry is also well received by the next generation.
The key issues on this year's agenda, which included 46 keynotes, lectures and in-depth workshops, were Industry 4.0, Digital Manufacturing, Model-Based Systems Engineering and Cross-Company Collaboration. 36 software manufacturers and service providers presented their solutions at the accompanying exhibition, also setting a new record. Some of these companies just joined the association.
"The high response rate and growing number of participants clearly indicates that the ProSTEP iViP Symposium has become well established internationally as THE conference on topics related to Product and Application Lifecycle Management. Nowhere is professional exchange and networking so actively encouraged and promoted", emphasized Dr. Steven Vettermann, General Manager of the ProSTEP iViP Association. He stressed that the digitalization of products and processes will remain the central topic in future events because of its relevance not only for the automobile and aerospace industry but for other industries as well.
In leading industries of the German economy the digital race has just begun, said Dr. Frank Riemensperger, General Manager of Accenture GmbH. He recommended to start with the digitalization of manufacturing but to not let it go at that. He stated that the world of smart services and new business models is more decisive for a company's success than operational efficiency in manufacturing. In this context, he said, it is important to control the platforms, where the data of smart products runs together.
The development of smart products and services requires new tools and methods such as Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), which was once again an important topic on the agenda. The lectures indicated however, that most companies are still at a very early stage when it comes to the anchoring of MBSE in their processes. Toyota has even developed its own methodology for function-oriented structure modelling, to better address the needs of their mechanics.
The digital transformation will affect not only the business processes of companies, but it will also change their IT strategy and environment, explained Helmut Schütt, Chief Information Officer (CIO) Trucks, Busses & Vans at Daimler in his keynote. According to him there will be a two-speed IT system in the future, featuring a stable PLM backbone and agile apps, in an effort to ensure faster solutions for their customers. The roadmap of ThyssenKrupp AG, presented by Dr. Michael Picard, aims at establishing a similar system. The ThyssenKrupp industrial group and CONTACT Software will sponsor the next ProSTEP iViP Symposium, which will be held on 17-18 May 2017 at the Colosseum Theatre in Essen, Germany.
The highlight of this year's symposium was the news, that the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy will take over the patronage for the interoperability initiative Code of PLM Openness (CPO) of the ProSTEP iViP Association. The Federal Government thereby underlines the importance of interoperability for the international competitiveness of the German industry, stressing its indispensability for providing smart products and services that can be used all over the world.
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The morning was young after a run in with some blood and serious lack of sleep, though these things were insignificant to the vast happenings of the day that lie ahead. A phone call from Jeff Perkins informed me of his presence as a fellow south loop inhabitant and I was out the door with some haste en route to his residing place to destine ourselves to Adam Clark's Garage. Upon arrival, the excitement was high between the Crewers. Finally we had all gathered as a team and friends that would be joining the caravan. I found myself in the Mazda Zipcar that Mike Morell had prepared for the trek north to Beloit. It was a small, crammed car but, according to Brynn, at least it wasn't as bad as the van that was packed with bikes, baggage, a couch and people. The van was ready for quite the trip, the second longest trek the it has ever made. Off we were, I sensed Brynn was very antsy about the whole situation as we were on the road an hour behind schedule and the idea of getting to South Beloit under two hours seemed like a stretch. After about an hour or so of driving on the expressway, we received a call informing us that the van had met its match and pulled off at the Hilton Garden Inn. Haste was in the air. Out of seemingly nowhere, Val came to the rescue with her truck and after some yelling from Andrew the females and Mens 5 racers were back on their way to the race without the van, leaving whomever could not fit into the cars with the van. The rest of the ride was fairly smooth, though a slight detour was in order with the help of Val's Blackberry.
The track was not quite what I was expecting, with its farmland location and country feel. We raced to the parking lot to catch the Women's 4/5 start. By the time we were parked, the ladies had taken off and were racing without our Cuttin' Crew babes. First on the agenda was ensuring that Brynn, Molly, and Julia were able to compete in another race. In which they found a place in the Women's 1/2/3 race seeing as how with them the race consisted of a mere 8 women.
The feeling I got from the area was relaxed. The Cuttin' Crew was preparing for a day of racing. Daryl, Jeff, Ben, Max, Stanley, and I were sporting the Cuttin' Crew colors as we lined up for the Men's 5 race. The race was going so smoothly, with Cuttin' Crew riders scattered comfortably in the peloton. The corners were slow and the straightaways were fast, Daryl clocked us at a max of 34. I felt antsy as a newcomer to the field and my anxiety overcame me. Splitting to gather a lead I thought a breakaway was in order for me. Looking back at my teammates, as I was thirty yards ahead of the pack, I felt I could get some input on what my next move should be. Without direction I held a short lead for a lap, falling back into the pack realizing the Mother's force. The end lap came and Jeff pulled through the inside edge nearing the final turn. Following suit, I stuck to his wheel. Passing Stanley, Jeff called out "Snip Snip." Stanley fell behind my wheel with Daryl to follow right behind. It was time for team sprints practice to be put into action. Rounding the final corner, Jeff began pulling extremely hard, giving the Cuttin' Crew some comfortable space. Halfway to the finish on the straightaway, I rounded Jeff sprinting towards the finish with a rider to my right pulling in close. Jeff was yelling to keep it strong as I threw to finish a hair in front of the rider to my right while the Crew cleaned up positions 3, 4, and 5.
The ladies were racing soon after. The 1.7-mile lap was long and filled with crosswinds, but as the ladies came around to the home stretch every lap they seemed as strong as the lap before. Molly and Brynn were strong and were sharing pulls throughout the race. Brynn, in particular, seemed to be giving a concerted effort forth, which shined through as the race results showed with Brynn pulling through the finish for a solid 2nd place with Molly and Julia quick behind.
Knowing their races were nearing, I became worried about the situation of where the rest of the Crew was. I made contact with Nico as he was working through family issues, but was excited to organize transportation for our stranded racers. Further word arrived that the men were on their way and Nico, who still was occupied in the city, would arrive later.
The "A team" (Adam, Al, Andrew) had arrived and were ready for the festivities provided by the race and the excitement already at hand. The Men's 4/5 race was as rocky as the 5 race with slow corners and fast straights, although the 5 race lacked the father figure of Papa Brester (Brean). Family Cuttin' Crew was working together and performing well, the field could feel and see our presence. Andrew concluded the race with a 6th place finish and Brean finished 8th.
The hype on the team was gaining in the matter of a day. The team began to show its colors in Kenosha and Hillsboro, but with so many women and men strong at the Super Crit we took the racing scene by storm.
The A team did some serious work in the Men's 3/4 race as they kept strong with the pack throughout their 55 minutes. Al took a surprising jump to the front of the peloton with one lap to go, thinking the sound of a prime bell was the sound of the final lap bell. Watching those boys race was filled with observations between the team as Stanley was assured that I was going to get what was coming to me, Brean was only adding to my ranting. We do share a certain camaraderie as a team that could be seen as we did a commentary on the race.
Finally, Nico had arrived. I was worried of his arrival time due to the 15-minute last call notice on the Men's 1/2/3 race. Extremely passionate about something as usual, Nico rushed to register finding himself a Subway sandwich to stuff before his race. The 1/2/3 race was exciting to see because finally the entire team had come together. Although Nico was racing by his lonesome, the whole team was right there behind him, next to him, and in front of him as he passed the finishing stretch every loop. Andrew, high in spirits, provided the field, officials and spectators with an ample amount of obnoxious cowbell; a cowbell's clank unlike any clank to precede Andrew's. Nico looking extremely strong on his cross bike finished a cool 7th place with barely a sweat on his brow. With morale high the team had wrapped up a day of racing with an imprint left at The Blackhawk Farms Raceway that sets the Chicago Cuttin' Crew as a fierce, fun loving team in the sanctioned racing community.


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Koreatown Taqueria Brings Together Increasingly Diverse Community
By Loureen Ayyoub Koreatown
PUBLISHED 3:44 PM ET Jan. 18, 2019 PUBLISHED 3:44 PM EST Jan. 18, 2019
An outdoor flaming pork rotisserie marinated in adobo is attracting diverse diners at the newly opened Tacos 1986.
It's charismatic chef and co-owner, Joy Tostado, says the business partnership he formed with a longtime friend has changed his life.
"I was lost. Then Victor called me and said, 'I believe you're the guy to partner with, to make the best tacos in America.' And now we're here," Tostado said.
But before he arrived in Los Angeles, he was on the verge of walking away from his passion as a taquero, meaning someone who makes and sells tacos.
He says a difficult family split, almost made him walk away from the culinary world altogether.
But because his business partner believed in him and his creative recipes, including the fresh tortillas and marinated steaks, Tostado was given a fresh start.
"We grew up together in Tijuana. He gave me free range with the recipes and style of execution," he said.
And that style is now making its mark in Koreatown.
When Tacos 1986 was looking for a longterm location to call home, the Kim Brothers, young business investors active in Koreatown, knew just the place for the taqueria.
"We thought it would be a good opportunity to have the Korean community link up with Tacos 1986. This is something that not just me and my family love to eat, but we also know a lot of Koreans love tacos in general," said Justin Kim.
"We saw this opportunity where the Koreatown community could come together with the Latin community. And this is the perfect inflection point. And it also happens to be Central L..A.," Ray Kim said.
And chef Tostado says they have been received openly and positively.
"We are excited to be here. They love our food, and we love them."
And with a name like Joy, he takes pride in bringing joy to each of his customers, one taco at a time.
"It's all about attitude. If you are happy, you give happiness. And that's what you're going to get from me. Not one time, but all the time," he said.


Julian Vayne and Nikki Wyrd are our guests in podcast episode 127 to discuss The Book of Baphomet, which they co-wrote.
In addition to The Book of Baphomet, Vayne and Wyrd also co-wrote the article "Baphomet Unveiled" which brilliantly elucidates the concepts explored by the book and our conversation.
We begin the interview hearing Vayne and Wyrd describe their extensive experience in the esoteric arts. Both are prominent members of the Illuminates of Thanateros and they briefly talk about the history and philosophy of the order, which is based on chaos magick. They also mention that one of the most engaging deities for the I.O.T. is Baphomet. Through this association and other magickal workings, Vayne and Wyrd's experience with Baphomet is extensive. From there we delve into the history of Baphomet, noting how a variety of disparate, but not unrelated ideas and concepts have coalesced. The horned god as a gnostic symbol is profound and it can be reliably traced back to antiquity in one form or another.
From the ancient world to mentions of it during the Templar trials, to Eliphas Levi's drawing and writings, to Aleister Crowley's all help to solidify Baphomet into the Western esoteric tradition. Nikki mentions that she and others view Baphomet as the deity which represents all life on Earth. This provides a nice segue into a discussion of the way this perspective can affect one's thoughts and actions with regard to the environment, animals, diet, fossil fuel consumption, sustainability, and the overall future of the planet. We consider how the advances in science and technology facilitating communication, sharing of vast amounts of information, and a growing understanding of ourselves and our world all factor into a modern conception of Baphomet.
Next, we hear about the practical aspects of The Book of Baphomet, including an invocation included at the end of the text. We spend considerable time exploring the relationship humanity has with the natural world and the ways this may be reconciled in order to reach the type of symbiosis promoted by environmentalists. From there, we delve even more into the dualistic nature of Baphomet – the frightening and feral figure that conceals a transcendent gnostic philosophy in which dualities are unified. The juxtaposition of the outward symbolism of the deity combined with the elevated and subtle meanings conveyed are remarkable. We also spend time discussing the Qabalistic nature of Baphomet's name and the applicable gematria. We also explore the implications of Baphomet's meaning upon philosophy and human consciousness. Finally, we address the nature of the connection between nature and culture and the way in which the idea of Baphomet affects our perception of this relationship.
Based on the strength of Julian Vayne and Nikki Wyrd's article "Baphomet Unveiled," as well as their interview here, I highly recommend The Book of Baphomet, published by Mandrake of Oxford. They have succeeded in providing a more comprehensive portrayal of Baphomet, the concepts and ideas surrounding it, the remarkable history associated with this symbol, and the future implications which these ideas raise. I find Julian and Nikki's perspective and ability to convey these ideas wonderful and inspiring. Their work allows us to perceive our world and ourselves as part of a greater whole, appreciate that fact, and be uplifted by adapting our thoughts and actions to manifest a (hopefully) more holistic lifestyle.
Again, if you haven't already read Vayne and Wyrd's brilliant article "Baphomet Unveiled," I urge you to do so. It will enrich the context of this interview immeasurably.
Greg, a great show again my brother! This show really made me stop and consider some ideas that I had not yet considered! This Book of Baphomet is already on my book wish list! Thank you for having these two very interesting guests on for a great conversation. Keep up the Great Work!
Thank you for this, Greg! I come from a love of Tarot, so this is a real eye-opener for me (no pun intended :-)) … I have already ordered Julian and Nikki's book from Amazon, and I am looking to set up a book sharing with two of my friends. I will be forwarding this podcast to them today. I have much catch up work to do with Baphomet blog, but I SO get this.
You're most welcome Suzi! Thank you for listening, sharing, and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it.


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President Jonathan: 'Our system has collapsed'
Sep 29, 2011 • 11:06 am • by ben
In a speech to mark Nigeria's 51st anniversary of independence from British colonial rule, President Goodluck Jonathan talked openly about how the systemic breakdown of government institutions in the 'giant of Africa'. The Daily Trust reports:
Jonathan said the country has been running on a deficit budget because the institutions that are supposed to protect public resources and prevent leakages have collapsed.
He said his office has been turned into a regular consultation room for ministers because systemic rot made it impossible for them to operate independent of the presidency.
The president said even doctors, who are supposed to protect lives, sometimes end up killing people and nobody takes action because the institutions that should monitor their activities have also collapsed.
These issues are related to the impact of the discovery of oil, and the consequent dwindling of non-petroleum sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing. Nigeria relies on oil for over 89.4% of its total revenue. This overwhelming dependency on oil has created an economy based on rent rather than productive activity, corruption over public service, and a polity that does not rely on its citizens (and crucially, their votes), to survive. While the national elections in April 2011 marked an improvement on the blatant fraud of 2007, there were still widespread irregularities, especially in rural areas. It will take more than credible elections to cure Nigeria's oil curse.
While the relationship between political and business elites is complex, Nigeria's oil dependence has enabled multinational companies to act with impunity, exploit lax government regulations and get away with appalling abuses, from gas flaring to oil spills, that would not be tolerated elsewhere. Oil companies, like Shell, Chevron and ExxonMobil have benefited from political instability. Rather than harming business, Nigeria's chaotic and ungoverned politics has opened the for massive gains, fraudulent accounting and operational cost cutting. As ruling elites and companies benefit, over 70% of Nigerian citizens suffer below the poverty line.
Functioning government institutions are urgently needed in Nigeria to prevent the daily corruption and abuse of human rights that lie at the root of conflicts in the North and South of the country. But President Jonathan, in yesterday's speech, was short on concrete proposals.
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Rodrigo Arango Velásquez PSS (* 4. März 1925 in Betânia, Brasilien; † 27. Dezember 2008 in Tuluá, Valle del Cauca, Kolumbien) war Bischof von Buga.

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Rodrigo Arango Velásquez trat der Ordensgemeinschaft der Sulpizianer bei und studierte in Manizales. Im kanadischen Montreal empfing er nach einem Bachelor-Abschluss in Theologie am 3. Juni 1950 die Priesterweihe. Er war 1957/1958 Regens am Kleinen Priesterseminar in Manizales, von 1961 bis 1963 stellvertretender Regens am Priesterseminar in Bogotá und von 1965 bis 1967 Rektor des Großen Priesterseminars in Manizales, anschließend Rektor am Großen Priesterseminar in Bogotá und Professor an der Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Von 1976 bis 1980 war er Gründungsregens des Großen Priesterseminars in Brasília, der Hauptstadt Brasiliens.

Papst Johannes Paul II. ernannte ihn 1981 zum Titularbischof von Casae in Numidia und bestellte ihn zum Weihbischof im Erzbistum Medellín. Die Bischofsweihe spendete ihm am 25. März 1981 der Erzbischof von Medellín und spätere Kurienkardinal, Alfonso Kardinal López Trujillo; Mitkonsekratoren waren der Erzbischof von Manizales, José de Jesús Pimiento Rodriguez, und sein Ordensbruder, der erste Pro-Präsident des Päpstlichen Rates für die Familie und spätere Kurienkardinal, Édouard Gagnon PSS.

1985 wurde er zum zweiten Bischof des Bistums Buga in Kolumbien bestellt. Er gründete in Buga unter anderem das Große Priesterseminar sowie das "Instituto Julian Mendoza Guerrero".

Seinem Rücktrittsgesuch wurde 2001 durch Papst Johannes Paul II. stattgegeben.

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Gift card and gift code expiration can be configured in couples of places from the backend. Please go through all the article below to have a better look of this feature.
In the Manage Gift Code Pools table, among other essential information such as ID, Name, Status, Balance, Store View, Created time, you are able to see expired dates of all gift code pools at the 8th column.
A gift code pool is a bunch of gift codes created simultaneously which contain similar information such as Balance, Expired dates, templates and others. Store admins are able to create a pool to generate a series of gift codes in the quickest way.
In case you want to edit the expired date of a gift code pool, you can click the blue Edit button in the column Action of the grid. The change can be made at the box Expired At in the section Gift Card Information. Similarly, you can find the same place to set the expiration date when it comes to generating a new gift code pool.
Beside allowing store admins to set expiration date for gift codes, Mageplaza Gift Card extension also enables you to set expiration for gift cards.
After creating a new gift card at Product > Catalog > Add Product > Gift Card Product, filling necessary information such as Name, SKU, Quantity and Category, you should configure the expiration date in the Gift Card Information section.
You can also tick the checkbox Use Config Settings to use the expiration date set in Configuration (see below). Otherwise, just type a figure to represent the number of days of the gift card's lifetime.
You can also set the expiration date for gift cards as a default configuration from the backend. This expiration date will be applied for all gift cards generated in case you allow using Config Settings and refuse to set it up for each individual gift card.
The expiration date of gift cards can be configured at Mageplaza > Configuration > General Configuration.
Store admins just need to type a number of days in the box Gift Card Lifetime, then the expiration date will be all set.
Gift card buyers are able to see their purchased gift voucher's expiration date in My Saved Gift Card. In the screenshot below, the expired dates are displayed at the third column of the grid.


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Winter Blitzville Returns to Cranbrook
Bradley Jones, staff January 14, 2020
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Winter Blitzville is back for its second year, as the 2020 spectacle will be held at Cranbrook's Western Financial Place on Saturday, February 15th.
Following the smashing success of the inaugural event in 2019, four-time X Games Champion Brett Turcotte and his Polaris snowmobiling team will be back for another year. Winter Blitzville 2020 is moving from Cranborok's downtown to the Western Financial Place parking lot, where Turcotte and his team will have more freedom to perform their tricks.
"Last year's edition set records for attendance and made headlines across the country," said Paul Heywood, the City Cranbrook's Events and Marketing Manager.
The City of Cranbrook said everything is getting doubled up, as X Games Champions will perform on double the number of ramps, while the rail jam will also be double the size for the local skiers and snowboarders to show off their array of flips, tricks, jumps, and stunts.
"This year, we will have more food tents, more breweries, and more music to entertain you and your family on the B.C. and Alberta Family Day weekend," added Heywood.
Like 2019, Winter Blitzville will once again feature fireworks, but the City of Cranbrook said it will be much bigger in 2020 as they plan to put on their largest show to-date.
"It will be a showcase of winter sports and entertainment in downtown Cranbrook that tourists and locals alike won't soon forget."
There is no admission for the family-friendly event, but donations are welcome and encouraged for local community groups. Seeing as the event is at Western Financial Place, parking for the event will be restricted to the south side of the building and on-street to allow for the massive show.
Winter Blitzville 2020 gears up and fires off at 5:30 pm on Saturday, February 15th.
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After another deadly shark attack, Ellen Brody (Lorraine Gary) decides she has had enough of New England's Amity Island and moves to the Caribbean to join her son, Michael (Lance Guest), and his family. But a great white shark has followed her there, hungry for more lives. Michael Caine, Karen Young and Mario Van Peebles co-star; Joseph Sargent directs this third sequel to Steven Spielberg's original Jaws.
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The ability to move between different worlds was an asset to Jewish writers and film-makers. Joseph David Penkar was a prolific playwright, screenwriter, director, and lyricist. He wrote and directed in Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, and Urdu while being fluent in Hebrew and English. Like many other members of the Bene Israel community, he lived in the cosmopolitan environment of Bombay without losing either his Jewish or Indian roots.


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Accenture Interactive to Partner With Walt Disney Studios on StudioLab, an Emerging Technology Initiative
Design firm Fjord will lead the 3-year project
By Patrick Coffee
Related properties include Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm.
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The next time you come across a virtual reality promotion for the next chapter in the Star Wars saga, Accenture might be responsible.
Today The Walt Disney Studios announced that it has chosen the self-described professional services company as Innovation Partner for StudioLab, an upcoming initiative that will focus on using emerging tech to create "entertainment experiences" around Disney feature films and other properties.
StudioLab, scheduled to open this May, will make use of such tools as virtual reality, XR or "cross reality," "next-generation cinematic platforms" and the ever-present Internet of Things to promote properties from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Lucasfilm and Marvel in addition to Disney's live musical and theatrical efforts.
Fjord, the international design consultancy acquired by Accenture in 2013, will play a lead role on coming projects while working with the larger firm's internal R&D department.
Today's announcement is part of a three-year agreement between the partners, with Accenture helping to develop StudioLab's physical space, founding charter and governance and standard business practices in collaboration with the internal Disney team.
"Accenture Interactive is thrilled to collaborate with the imaginative minds at The Walt Disney Studios on entertainment R&D to reimagine how people experience storytelling," said Baiju Shah, Accenture Interactive chief strategist and global lead at Fjord, who added that the partnership "demonstrates the true purpose of Accenture Interactive."
In addition to Fjord and Interactive, Accenture's Consulting, Strategy and Technology divisions will also partner on the project. Accenture and Disney have been working together in some form for 25 years.
At this time, it is unclear how consumers will experience the work of StudioLab—but at least part of the project will apparently involve 3-D printed dolls. In late February, TechCrunch reported that Disney had acquired London-based doll-making startup MakieLab and named its founder and CEO Alice Taylor to the role of StudioLab director.
A recent Webby Awards profile described Taylor as "an expert in the field of games, emerging media and consumer products."
Accenture's first work for StudioLab should debut later this year.
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