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The Magic Kingdom is the most visited and most loved of all the Walt Disney World Parks. It's also full of detail and hidden magic thoughtfully and meticulously place by Disney Imagineers. Most people already know about the tunnels (called utilidors) underneath the park, so we'll skip that one for now. The next time you are visiting the Magic Kingdom, see if you can spot the following ten of our favorite Magic Kingdom secrets.
At the Be Our Guest Restaurant there is a secret menu item. Ask for "The Grey Stuff," which is referenced in the song "Be Our Guest." Let us know if it is delicious as the song alleges.
At one point, the parking lots at the Magic Kingdom were named after six of the seven dwarves. There was never a "Doc" lot because designers thought it would be confused by visitors for the ferry docks.
The water on the Jungle Cruise is dyed in order to make it appear much deeper than it actually is. And how deep is it? Approximately 5 feet deep. Walt Disney wanted the Jungle Cruise to have real animals but was not able to figure out how to properly implement it.
Main Street USA is a little slice of Americana. Flying high above this idyllic small town setting you'll see about a dozen American flags, but look closely and you might notice something rather odd… none of them have 50 stars! Is this Disney just trying to be historically accurate for a specific time period? Nope. The real reason is that flags with less then 50 stars don't count as real flags, so they do not have to be taken down in poor weather or illuminated at night. A sharp eye will find these type of flags throughout Walt Disney World.
Here's a twofer. The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh ride was formerly Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. During the Pooh ride, you can see a picture of Mr. Toad handing the deed over to Owl. After Mr. Toad's Wild Ride closed, a tombstone of Mr. Toad was placed in the graveyard at The Haunted Mansion.
There are 13 lanterns – one for each original colony – hanging from the Liberty Tree, the giant Southern Live Oak in Liberty Square. In the Disney movie Johnny Tremain, colonists hang lanterns from the Liberty Tree in celebration of the Boston Tea Party.
All of the various walkways at the Magic Kingdom have colored concrete, which colors correspond to each area. But you might notice that there is a brown winding path that moves through the middle of Liberty Square's red walkway. It's meant to represent the raw sewage that flowed down the streets of Colonial America back before indoor plumbing was prevalent.
The crashed plane in the Jungle Cruise ride is actually the back half of the Lockheed Electra plane used in the movie Casablanca. The front half of this plane can be found in the Casablanca portion of the Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
If you are able to stick around the Magic Kingdom past closing time, you'll be treated to what's known as the Kiss Goodnight Show on Cinderella Castle. This unadvertised, little-known show takes place roughly 30 minutes after all the rides have closed. It features the original dedication speech given by Roy Disney at the grand opening of the Magic Kingdom.
This article wouldn't have a place on the Hidden Mickey Society website if we didn't mention at least one Hidden Mickey. Well, you should be able to spot at least four Hidden Mickeys in the final scene of the Carousel of Progress. Mickey appears as a nutcracker on the fireplace mantle, a plush peeking out from a present, a white peppermill on the kitchen counter, and an abstract painting on the dining room wall.
These are some of our favorite Magic Kingdom secrets. What secrets do you know that could be added to this list?
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Yes, you can trademark a drink.
Although you cannot trademark the drink itself, you can trademark the name, logo or slogan that you use to brand the drink. A trademark can cover the brand name, logo, and slogan that you use to distinguish your drink from similar products in the market. Trademarks are a way for businesses to protect the way that they portray their products and services in a competitive market.
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Chiefs On The Verge Of Announcing Player Departures?
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Kaizer Chiefs are believed to make an official announcement about player departures in the coming weeks, with Siya sources revealing a minimum of five players who could be on their way out of Naturena.
Prior to the end of the 2017/18 campaign, Football Manager, Bobby Motaung assured the football fraternity that they can expect a massive turn around at Amakhosi, with changes to both the squad and technical team expected to be made soon.
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The club seems to still be finalising the process of finding a new head coach for the team in the new season, however, according to sources, Amakhosi have already made a decision on which players could be leaving the club in the coming weeks.
As reported previously by the Siya crew, the club and Keagan Buchanan's camp are believed to be in talks about a mutual termination of the player's deal, while the crew as revealed that it seems unlikely that Tsepo Masilela will have his contract extended at Amakhosi.
According to sources, the duo is not the only players who could be leaving Chiefs ahead of the start of next season.
Sources have revealed that the club is currently in discussions about the immediate futures of Sibusiso Khumalo, Edmore Chirambadare and Emmanuel Letlotlo.
The source has added that it seems unlikely that these players will continue on the books of Chiefs in the new season, although, it remains to be seen whether they will be coming to a mutual agreement.
While sources have revealed five players so far, there could be others who could be headed out the exit door at the club. Chiefs are expected to make announcements about player movements in the coming weeks.
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On 25 January, new UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay participated in the First European Education Summit, hosted by EU Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Tibor Navracsics and featuring the participation of sixteen Ministers of Education from across Europe. The summit offered an excellent opportunity for Ms. Azoulay, who was on her first visit to Brussels since her election, to underline the importance of this event for inclusive and quality education in Europe, a crucial cornerstone for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4.
The main purpose of this first high-level event, which brought together about 450 participants, including many Ministers of Education from around Europe, was to discuss the relevance of the European Education Area 2025. The EEA 2025 was first presented on November 1st ahead of the Social Summit held in Gothenburg, Sweden, where EU leaders and Ministers discussed the social dimension of Europe with a specific focus on education and culture. The main goals outlined for this project are making international mobility feasible for all, creating a network of European Universities as well as promoting lifelong learning opportunities across Europe.
In his opening remarks, EU Commissioner Tibor Navracsics insisted on the often underestimated power that education and culture may have in fostering cohesion and building stronger, resilient societies based on solid common values and a sense of belonging. He welcomed the diversity of representatives attending the summit, and encouraged the attending Ministers to engage in discussions that could help understand how to solve the main challenges that a European Educational Area would pose. "This Summit is the first step on a longer journey. It will certainly not be the only one" he concluded, before leaving the floor to Italian astronaut of the European Space Agency, Samantha Cristoforetti who drew attention to the importance of girls' education in science, technology, engineering and math (commonly referred to as STEM education) based on her own life experiences, as well as the benefits that the "cultural shock" of an experience abroad might bring to a young student's future life.
The UNESCO Director-General then delivered her keynote speech devoted to the main achievements and strengths of the European Education Area 2025. Referring to the same wording chosen for the SDG4 in the 2030 Agenda, Ms. Azoulay welcomed the project aimed at achieving "an inclusive, quality education that can provide lifelong learning opportunities" necessary to be actively involved in social, cultural and political life. The UNESCO Director-General highlighted three main valuable axes of this new European project. First, the adaptation of learning material to an evolving world, taking into account the importance of digital education. Second, the challenge of mobility, which involves the work UNESCO has been doing with the European Commission on the recognition of technical and professional qualifications. Finally, she acknowledged that the transmission of values that contribute to the emergence of a shared European consciousness is crucial in this new chapter of the European project.
All the themes mentioned in the opening and first keynote speeches were then broadly discussed in the following High-Level Panel discussion, featuring Tibor Navracsics, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Jean-Michel Blanquer, Minister for Education of France, Petra Kammerevert, Chair of the Committee on Culture and Education of the European Parliament, Anna Ekström – Minister for Upper Secondary School and Adult Education and Training of Sweden and Zoltán Balog, Minister of Human Capacities of Hungary. Questions were raised about the challenges of the digital revolution and on the need for education on media skills. The undeniable importance of the mutual recognition of technical and vocational qualifications was also mentioned, CULT Committee Chair Kammerevert drawing attention to the fact that recognised certificates are as valuable as a University degree.


A pastor of a Pentecostal church in Rivers State, Legitom Doctor, has been arrested by operatives of Runuolumeni Police Divisional Headquarters in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area for defiling and impregnating an 11-year-old girl.
Doctor, a 44-year-old man, who is the head of Greater Grace and Mercy Church in Rumuolumeni, had, on December 2016, allegedly forced his victim to bed and impregnated her.
The victim stated that Doctor raped her the day her father travelled home to bury his mother, adding that he gave her N2,000 to abort the baby.
She said, "He is our close neighbour. In December 2016, I went to his house to take our needle and thread that his sister-in-law collected from me. When I got there, he came out of his room and I told him that I came to collect the needle and thread his sister-in-law took from me. He asked me to come in. I went in. He grabbed me and slept with me.
"When he finished and I was crying, he told me that if I tell anybody, I will die the way my mother died. I was afraid. I did not tell anybody until June when my father discovered that I was pregnant.
The suspect admitted to sleeping with the girl, claiming he did not know what had come over him.
However, the father of the victim, identified simply as Uduak, said he would only drop the case upon the payment of N5m by the suspect to take care of his pregnant daughter.
The Divisional Police Officer of Rumuolumeni Police Division, Mr. Kingsley Chukwueggu, said the suspect would be arraigned in court at the end of the investigation.
Also, the spokesperson for the police in the state, Mr. Nnamdi Omoni, said the state police command was aware of the matter, adding that investigation was ongoing.


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I received a 3D printer from our district in February. Many of the librarians in my district received one in the fall, but like the makerspaces, I didn't really understand how I could use it in an Elementary School. I knew that I didn't want to just be printing off pieces for toys or games that kids found on Thingiverse. If I was going to print things, I wanted them to be authentic and kid created. I have spent this spring learning how to use it myself and trying out different things.
Once I received the printer, an Afinia H480, I got to work learning how to use it.
It was pretty easy to set up and the first thing I printed was a frog bookmark that I downloaded from Thingiverse.
Then I used a key chain print from thingiverse and changed it to my name.
That one worked better and since we have white filament, I was able to use sharpie markers to color it.
I then wanted to show it to the kids in my coding club, so I created an I LOVE CODING bookmark on Tinkercad that printed while we had coding club.
The kids were fascinated by the printer. I showed them the frog bookmark and keychain I printed and I showed them Tinkercad and how I made the bookmark and that was all some of them need to start creating on their own. Two kids came back the next day asking me to print keychains that they had designed.
Then our Library Systems Coordinator said, "Ok, now print something that is not flat!" So I searched Thingiverse for something and found a PawPatrol figure for my nephew. It was super cool to see how the printer built little support stands for his head, belly and tail and then when it was done printing those pieces just came off really easily.
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BIEK Karachi conducts the exams in the competitive environment so that in near future the shining stars will be able to survive in any environment and become the bright light for our nation. The examination process starts in April and before the conductance of exams each student does no matter in which sector they belong but must get enrolled under this board. Then board allows them to appear in the examination of BIEK ICS Class.
The intermediate classes are all under the control and management of BIEK Karachi. This board performing well their activities and has a good repute. Board of intermediate Karachi soon declares the final date of inter classes BIEK Karachi ICS Part 1 2 Result. August/September is not the official statement of Karachi Board but as per prescribed schedule, this date for the result if in between August and September.


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Martin Keown - 43 Caps (2 Goals)
Full Name: Martin Raymond Keown
Born: 24th July 1966, Oxford
Positions whilst with England: Centre Back & Right Back
Clubs (and caps) whilst with England: Everton (9) & Arsenal (34)
FA Legacy Number: 1039
Debut: v France (FR) on 19th February 1992 aged 25 years, 6 months, 26 days
Last Cap: v Cameroon (FR) on 26th May 2002 aged 35 years, 10 months, 2 days
First Goal: v Czechoslovakia (FR) on 25th March 1992 aged 25 years, 8 months, 1 day
First Captaincy: v Finland (WCQ) on 11th October 2000 aged 34 years, 2 months, 18 days
Career Length: 10 years, 95 days
Starts: 39
Full Games: 31
FriendlyFR
European Championship FinalsECF
World Cup QualifierWCQ
United States CupUSC
Tournoi de FranceTDF
King Hassan II TournamentKHT
European Championship QualifierECQ
Centre Back
Right Back
England Kevin Keegan
England Graham Taylor
England Glenn Hoddle
England Sven-Göran Eriksson
England Howard Wilkinson
Phil Neville
David Seaman
Sol Campbell
Nigel Martyn
Paul Ince
137 sources from 43 matchesSelect from match list to see sources.
CMR, 2 - 2, 26th May 2002 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 43.
Age: 35 years, 10 months, 2 days.
KOR, 1 - 1, 21st May 2002 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 42.
Age: 35 years, 9 months, 28 days.
PAR, 4 - 0, 17th Apr 2002 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 41.
GRE, 2 - 2, 6th Oct 2001 (WCQ) Arsenal, Cap: 40.
NED, 0 - 2, 15th Aug 2001 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 39.
GRE, 2 - 0, 6th Jun 2001 (WCQ) Arsenal, Cap: 38.
Age: 34 years, 10 months, 13 days.
MEX, 4 - 0, 25th May 2001 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 37.
Age: 34 years, 10 months, 1 day.
FIN, 0 - 0, 11th Oct 2000 (WCQ) Arsenal, Cap: 36.
GER, 0 - 1, 7th Oct 2000 (WCQ) Arsenal, Cap: 35.
FRA, 1 - 1, 2nd Sep 2000 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 34.
Age: 34 years, 1 month, 9 days.
ROU, 2 - 3, 20th Jun 2000 (ECF) Arsenal, Cap: 33.
GER, 1 - 0, 17th Jun 2000 (ECF) Arsenal, Cap: 32.
POR, 2 - 3, 12th Jun 2000 (ECF) Arsenal, Cap: 31.
MLT, 2 - 1, 3rd Jun 2000 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 30.
BRA, 1 - 1, 27th May 2000 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 29.
ARG, 0 - 0, 23rd Feb 2000 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 28.
SCO, 2 - 0, 13th Nov 1999 (ECQ) Arsenal, Cap: 27.
BEL, 2 - 1, 10th Oct 1999 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 26.
POL, 0 - 0, 8th Sep 1999 (ECQ) Arsenal, Cap: 25.
Age: 33 years, 1 month, 15 days.
LUX, 6 - 0, 4th Sep 1999 (ECQ) Arsenal, Cap: 24.
Age: 33 years, 1 month, 11 day.
SWE, 0 - 0, 5th Jun 1999 (ECQ) Arsenal, Cap: 23.
HUN, 1 - 1, 28th Apr 1999 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 22.
POL, 3 - 1, 27th Mar 1999 (ECQ) Arsenal, Cap: 21.
FRA, 0 - 2, 10th Feb 1999 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 20.
CZE, 2 - 0, 18th Nov 1998 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 19.
BEL, 0 - 0, 29th May 1998 (KHT) Arsenal, Cap: 18.
MAR, 1 - 0, 27th May 1998 (KHT) Arsenal, Cap: 17.
SUI, 1 - 1, 25th Mar 1998 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 16.
BRA, 0 - 1, 10th Jun 1997 (TDF) Arsenal, Cap: 15.
ITA, 2 - 0, 4th Jun 1997 (TDF) Arsenal, Cap: 14.
Age: 30 years, 10 months, 11 day.
RSA, 2 - 1, 24th May 1997 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 13.
MEX, 2 - 0, 29th Mar 1997 (FR) Arsenal, Cap: 12.
GER, 1 - 2, 19th Jun 1993 (USC) Arsenal, Cap: 11.
NED, 2 - 2, 28th Apr 1993 (WCQ) Arsenal, Cap: 10.
SWE, 1 - 2, 17th Jun 1992 (ECF) Everton, Cap: 9.
FRA, 0 - 0, 14th Jun 1992 (ECF) Everton, Cap: 8.
DEN, 0 - 0, 11th Jun 1992 (ECF) Everton, Cap: 7.
FIN, 2 - 1, 3rd Jun 1992 (FR) Everton, Cap: 6.
BRA, 1 - 1, 17th May 1992 (FR) Everton, Cap: 5.
HUN, 1 - 0, 12th May 1992 (FR) Everton, Cap: 4.
CIS, 2 - 2, 29th Apr 1992 (FR) Everton, Cap: 3.
TCH, 2 - 2, 25th Mar 1992 (FR) Everton, Cap: 2.
FRA, 2 - 0, 19th Feb 1992 (FR) Everton, Cap: 1.


The Meiwa Kumquat is a lesser known species of kumquat similar to Nagami Kumquat in appearance. They are semi-dormant in winter and can withstand below freezing temperatures. The fruits are bright golden Orange at maturity and are small but larger than Nagami. They produce few seeds, are acidic and highly fragrant and are meant to be eaten fresh. Meiwas have a healthy and strong root system which helps the fruit stay firmly on the tree.


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Welcome to AIAC
About AIAC
AALCO
Director & Advisory Board
Tan Sri Dato' Cecil Abraham
Mr. Vinayak Pradhan
Professor Robert Volterra
Professor Philip Yang
Mr. Sumeet Kachwaha
Capacity Charts & Rates
Facilities Booking
i-Arbitration
Fast Track Arbitration
Domain Name Dispute Resolution
ADNDRC
DNDR
Panellists
Panellist Search
Become A Panellist
Pre-Moot 2019
Previous Pre-Moots
1st AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot
2nd AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot
Interview with the Champions of the 1st AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot – Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law
As the 1st AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot comes to a close, we speak to the Champions, Raghav Mendiratta and Vrinda Pareek from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, India, on their experiences during the moot.
1. Why have you decided to participate in the Pre-Moot? How many people were involved in preparations?
Our team's participation at an Indian pre-moot, albeit immensely beneficial to our overall preparation towards the Willem C. Vis (East) Moot, revealed to us that our approach to the arguments needed to be rounded off in a manner so as to cater to a broader, more diverse range of tribunals and opposing teams. Having sensed that gap, we were certain that the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot would afford us a more international experience that would help us bridge it; and so it did!
We were part of a five-member team, each of us having been involved in teaching ourselves the fundamentals of international commercial arbitration and preparing the memoranda; finally, two of the five of us were engaged with the oral advocacy dimension of the moot court.
2. What was the most challenging moment in your Pre-Moot experience? What was the most memorable moment?
To us, one of the biggest challenges that any counsel would face in an arbitration is sensing the inclinations, concerns and expectations of the tribunal at an early stage of the hearing and adapting the client's case to them- and we found ourselves posed with a similar challenge, leading the arguments. It was only through the course of the delivery of my case, over the fifteen designated minutes, that our engagement with the tribunal would allow us to become increasingly responsive.
The rounds and the social gatherings towards the evenings allowed us to interact with other teams, arbitrators and arbitration professionals and take away fond memories. The most memorable moment in the Moot was arguing before the distinguished panel comprising of Mr. Christopher Lau, Datuk Professor Sundra Rajoo and Mr. Abhinav Bhushan, in a packed Auditorium. The rush of arguing in high-pressure situations is what attracted us to the legal profession and acting as the counsel in a 20-million-dollar dispute made us feel like lawyers for the first time ever!
3. What is most valuable lesson you learned? What is the most important change in yourself? Which skills have you developed?
The most valuable takeaway from the Pre-Moot, was a better understanding of the spirit and practice-related aspect of arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism. The hearings at the Pre-Moot simulated, to the extent possible, the tone and ambience of an actual hearing. In doing so, they allowed us to imbibe the more commercially cognizant and collaborative nature of arbitration hearings, as opposed to the adversarial and formalistic court system that we were most familiar with prior to this experience.
Mr. Abhinav Bhushan, had said in his opening address that the ground rule for all Vis participants is to not sleep before 3 AM everyday - that they should not stay in their rooms but go out and meet as many people as they can! We diligently put this advice into practice and realized how big a difference this made to our entire experience. Mr. Bhushan's lesson on the importance of how to network, was my biggest lesson from the moot.
4. "Once Mootie, forever Mootie": are you planning to participate next year or coach a team of your university in future?
Most definitely! Our inclination towards mooting comes from the totality of the experience: the level of understanding of the subject matter that it pushes one towards; the nonpareil interaction that it allows between participants and judges alike; the friendships it allows to be forged; and simply the excitement that presenting a case (to a usually unrelenting tribunal) brings with itself!
The motivation behind wanting to coach a team from our University, or any other, also comes from a very personal experience- one where we, as a team, did not have access to a lot of resources and perspectives on the moot. We picked up the ropes along the way which, although an invaluable learning in itself, is something we would really like other similarly placed teams to benefit from right at the offset.
5. Do you think the Pre-Moot will have an impact on your career in international arbitration?
In our view, a career in international arbitration is largely a function of the requisite skill set; and also, cannot be divorced from the people that make the field what it is. The Pre-Moot afforded us the opportunity to learn from both: skills, as employed in and developed through the course of the rounds; and diverse stories and perspectives that everybody came in with and very generously shared.
6. Would you recommend other teams to participate in our next Pre-Moot?
Absolutely! The AIAC-ICC Moot was organized in a manner which brilliantly facilitated conversations with practitioners and arbitrators - in formal and informal settings. Meeting such people not only gave us an insight into the path to be taken to succeed in International Arbitration but also helped us develop our personal networks of mentors and guides which will be of great help when we decide to take the leap into practice.
The Pre-Moot offers everything there is to learn not just in preparation for Vis, but also otherwise, to anybody looking to explore the field of international commercial arbitration.
7. Your secret to success
We think a lot of the strengths that we were able to play to at the Pre-Moot came from the collaborative nature of the preparation process that Vis entails: remote practice sessions with teams across jurisdictions and inputs from people who had done Vis beforeon what to expect and look out for. Additionally, we really tied to focus on conceptual clarity as to arbitration, before delving into the more nuanced issues that the problem posed; we think that went a long way.
8. Your message for the future teams
As cliched as it sounds, the journey leading up to the Moot is as precious as the Moot itself. Work hard, think out of the box, network effectively and most importantly - enjoy every moment of it!
Interview with the winners of the Malaysian Finals - International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Team 2
Known as one of the top Malaysian law universities, it comes as no surprise that a team from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) becomes the first winners of the Malaysian Finals of the 1st AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. The team is represented by:
Adly Zulfadhly Bin Zulkefly, Fatin Nursa'adah Azman, Muhammad Shahrin, Munyra Muhafif and Sharifah Shazuwin Binti Syed Sheh
1. Why have you decided to participate in the Pre-Moot? And why was it important to participate in the first edition?
Muhammad: I chose to participate in the Pre-Moot competition because of the nature of the competition itself. I was thrilled to participate in a competition involving many people from all over the world.
Sharifah: I believe in education through experience and the Pre-Moot has most definitely taught me more than I could hope for. It was important to participate in the first edition as I had expected it would be an exciting experience and definitely different from the previous mooting competitions as this Pre-Moot has provided the platform to expand my network and social circle as well as getting to know other law students from various backgrounds. Indeed, it was a very special experience for me, one that I will always remember.
Adly: I decided to participate in the Pre-Moot because it is a new thing for me to try. For me, joining the first edition will actually set a benchmark to my own future in the legal career.
2. How challenging was your experience? Are you planning to participate in international rounds in future?
Munyra: Throughout the journey till the day of competition, there were a lot of obstacles going on with the dramas that we had, juggling with the academic workloads and other extra-curricular activities. When it was the day of the competition, we simply decided to give the best that we could since we had gone through a lot of hectic weeks and sleepless nights just to understand the case and to strengthen our arguments. Somehow or rather, the experiences that I had gained in preparing for the competition had helped me to enhance my soft skills especially when it comes to critical thinking and time management. It sounds petty or just another ordinary lesson I had learnt but I realized, how important to have these skills nurtured and enhanced in order to build a better version of myself. Especially since, at the moment, pursuing a career in the legal field is my plan for the future. I would really love to join this mooting competition once again as a team member, as this is the platform for me to learn as much as I can about arbitration and alternative dispute resolution as a whole for my own career goal.
Fatin: It was a challenge for us as we had little time to practice and prepare due to time constraint. This is also the first time I participated in a moot competition. However, it is safe to say I wouldn't want to have it any other way. It was a journey I will forever cherish. Before, I aspired to be a lecturer. After the competition, my career goals have expanded and I am considering arbitration as a profession. I learnt a lot within a month, not only that, I also had the chance to meet great and prominent individuals. If I had the chance, I would definitely participate in international rounds as a team member. It's a golden opportunity and it would be a waste to miss it!
Adly: Our team started with not-so-organized preparation but each team member knew their own job in doing the research and we also consulted each other on many issues regarding the Moot questions. It was worth the time to do research together with my teammates, as they provided their own interpretation of law. So, I have learned a lot on the issues from different aspects. This skill is actually very useful to be applied in studying as a law student. I would also like to join the international rounds both as team member and also as the arbitrator in the future.
3. What would you recommend to the Malaysian students planning to participate next year?
Sharifah: I'd say that it will be a mooting experience like no other. They will enter and meet others as mooters and leave as friends. The friends I have made during the three days have definitely left me with great impression. Also, to expect great coaches too because they're the best ones around. I was lucky to be under the guidance of Luis and Tatiana. (Senior International Case Counsels)
Munyra: Give yourself a try of something new because you will have no idea that at the end of the day, it is going to be worth.
Muhammad: Make full use of this challenging experience, you will learn and grow not only professionally but also personally.
Adly: Never doubt your own capabilities and never stop trying something new. Trust yourself and challenge yourself to the core.
4. What is the most important change in yourself?
Muhammad: I met so many different people and these people have certainly changed my views and helped me grow as a person.
Fatin: The most important change is believing in myself more. Once I set a goal, it is possible to achieve it with the correct attitude and support from all my teammates, friends, lecturers and coaches along the way.
Sharifah: The biggest change I realised was the fact that I could lead a team to victory because I didn't know I had it in me in the first place. They taught me more than I could teach them. I had always been a follower and thought I worked best alone but the most important thing to me was that my team became my family. That's how powerfully the Pre-Moot affected me.
Munyra: It has made me more confident about myself and more optimistic in whatever I do. (Other than the part that I became famous in my faculty for a while).
Adly: I've learned to value my teammates' thoughts. They taught me a lot about being myself and I also learned to share things with them.
5. What is the most valuable lesson you learned?
Munyra: Getting out of your comfort zone could be the best thing you can do to yourself. This was my first time ever joining a mooting competition and I never thought I would like to join one when I started my degree at university, as previously my interests were on arts and performances. When I was given the opportunity to join this Pre-Moot, I only thought of accepting the offer in order to get out of my comfort zone for new adventures and discoveries. I was a bench counsel of the team at the beginning, basically helping the team to do research and giving them assistance to prepare the arguments and authorities. I was appointed to become the oralist 4 days before the competition due to unavoidable circumstances and it was one major change in my role for the team. I went to the competition just for the sake of the team and just to give it a try for me to try new things. I had never thought to get into finals because everyone was equally excellent and amazing but when I went, again, it was for my team because we had been working hard together for it.
Muhammad: The most valuable lesson I've learned is to enjoy doing whatever you are doing.
Fatin: I learnt that there's always plenty of opportunity in the world. It's for us to figure out what we want, grab the opportunity and make the most of it. It's never too late to explore new things!
Adly: Being in a team is one step towards success but having a good team is whole other experience to grab.
6. Secret of success.
Sharifah: Sense of humour. Mooting can be stressful and bring out the ugly side of everyone when the boiling point is reached. I made sure it wasn't even close for my team. Laughter is indeed the best medicine.
Muhammad: To enjoy what you are doing. Hard work alone would not guarantee success. Confidence and working smart would lead to success.
Munyra: To believe in yourself and to always walk together with your team members no matter how bumpy the road can be.
Fatin: To always persevere and know that it is okay to make mistakes, we learn and grow from those mistakes.
Adly: Listen to your critics and sleep well.
Interview with the Champions of the 2nd AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot – Gujarat National Law University
The Gujarat National Law University participated and emerged as Champions of the 2nd AIAC-ICC Willem C. Vis Pre-Moot ("AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot"). The team, composed of six members undertaking their third to final year of undergraduate studies: Akanksha Singh, Anushka Mittal, Arun Bhadauria, Gladwin Issac, Shruti Trikanad and Varun Srinivasan, have spoken to us on their first-hand experiences participating in the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot.
From left to right: Gavin Denton, Arun Bhadauria,Akanksha Singh, Datuk Professor Sundra Rajoo,Varun Srinivasan, Prof. Anselmo Reyes, Abhinav Bhushan.
1. Why have you chosen to participate in the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot? How many people were involved in preparations?
ANUSHKA: This was the first time that a team from Gujarat National Law University had participated in the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. The decision to participate in the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot was a coordinated decision led by team members: Varun Srinivasan and Gladwin Issac. Since Gladwin had participated at the 13th Willem C. Vis (East) Moot, he was aware of the quality of the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot through his interactions with other participants at Hong Kong. The team was also aware that AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot is one of the biggest Pre-Moots the world! Thus, the scope of the competition, its proximity to India and the budgeted expenses sealed the deal to participate in the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. Since, the team considered the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot to be a stepping stone to the 15th Willem C. Vis (East) Moot, the entire team was involved in the preparation for it.
ARUN: I was informed by one of my teammates, Gladwin Issac, about the first edition of the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. The foremost reason to participate in the 2nd AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot should straightaway be convenience in participating. Since the dates of the moot fall near the dates for Vis East Moot, it is very convenient to be there in Malaysia and then take your lessons immediately to Hong Kong. And, we had the service of all our six teammates clocking their needed spells whenever they were needed. And I am also grateful to all the academicians, practitioners and the other teams that helped us in preparing.
VARUN: After we had decided to do the Hong Kong moot, we had to sit down for budgeting. Without exception, all of our advisors/alumni suggested that a Pre-Moot is a must. Consequently, we had a choice between doing either the Indian Vis Pre-Moot, well in its 8th year, and the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. The decision did not take long- having a look at the maiden edition's roster of teams and arbitrators convinced us that the international exposure would teach us volumes (as it did.) Further, I do not think we could have passed up on an opportunity to visit the wonderful city of Kuala Lumpur. My team had 6 members in total, of which 3 could attend the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. We often coordinated with our sister team going to Vienna, as well as a number of arbitrators who very generously offered their time to take our rounds.
2. What was the most challenging moment in your AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot experience? Did it become one of your memorable moments?
AKANKSHA: I found that an ex-parte round, presided over by Dalma Demeter was the most challenging and rewarding experience of the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. I was forced to think about practical considerations governing the arguments that we were proposing. It surely was an unforgettable round that lent much needed perspective to my team along with a reinvigorated sense of purpose.
ARUN: I believe it was the final of the moot. The president of the tribunal intimated our speakers to skip one of the two issues in their oral pleadings and directly move on to the rest. I trust that must have had been challenging. A good moot team must be adaptable to the taste of their bench to an extent. However, this situation was still a bit off. One really needs his/her best agility, form and fortune to radically change all the pre-decided equations and time management. And since Varun (he was the first speaker of all in that round) did not have a desirable start which is understandable, it made me anxious. I thought, had I had my druthers, I would have asked them to restart! Nonetheless, Varun, later, showed a great character throughout his deposition. That was remarkable.
But of course, the most memorable moment was simply when we won. When you see rest of your teammates happy for getting through to in the common cause, no memory takes precedence over that.
VARUN: It has to be the final round. Up till that point we had a number of experienced, skilful arbitrators but none so skilful in handling a round as arbitral tribunal of the Final. At the outset, the tribunal asked us to forget about the first issue - so the well-structured and time-practiced speeches went outside the window. After a bit of jitter in the beginning however, this challenge became the most memorable as served as the prime example of what Vis Mooties have been saying every year: each round is different than the previous, and if you do not adapt, you have already lost.
3. What is most valuable lesson you learned? What is the most important change in yourself? Have you acquired any useful skills?
ANUSHKA: The journey of participating in the Willem C. Vis (East) Moot has taught me innumerable lessons. One key takeaway, from my experience, is the knowledge of the precision that must be expended to frame an argument. The craft and skill needed to make clean and crisp sentences is an invaluable skill, especially for lawyers. Thus, the experience of working with a diverse set of people who provided invaluable inputs to make coherent sentences that would fit the word limit of the memorial submission requirements was enjoyable and educational. Now, I like to pay more attention to words and the meaning that they convey.
SHRUTI: My greatest takeaway from this competition is the amount of thorough preparation that became necessary, because of the competition that we had to face. Not just in terms of thorough arguments, but also in preparing several versions of speeches for every situation, having well prepared answers to every question, tailoring our approach to the bench/opposite team, etc. The conclusion of every round demanded a meeting of the entire team, and this ensured that we learnt from every round and were better prepared for the next.
4. Is this your first international cultural experience? What did you think of the cultural dinner?
AKANKSHA: While it was not the first such experience I have had, but it was one of the most memorable events at the Pre-Moot for me.
ARUN: Well, it was not the first one. But here the cultural dinner was amazing. It certainly can make one feel like 'those three days of labour were worth working hard'.
VARUN: Not the first one for me as well. However, I was just as excited - I have only gotten to go outside India for moot courts only, and exposure to any kind of international experience - be it the cultural dinner, the arbitrators, or the teams naturally became a highlight of 2018 for me.
5. Mooting is addictive once you delved yourself into it. Are you planning to participate next year or coach a team of your university in future?
ARUN: Well, I do plan to participate in Vis Vienna in 2020. I am sure the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot will be on board. You can't afford to leave the experience of one of the largest Pre-Moots from your Vis exercise.
ANUSHKA: Mooting is truly a wholesome experience, in terms of the hard work it requires and the number of opportunities it opens up. Though I do not plan to participate or coach a team in the near future, I am always looking forward to newer opportunities!
6. Do you think the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot will have an impact on your career in international arbitration?
AKANKSHA: Besides the extraordinary exposure I received, the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot allowed me to get the opportunity to intern at the AIAC, so it has definitely been a nudge in the right direction.
VARUN: Gladwin and I have already decided international arbitration to be where our hearts lie, well before the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. Thus, participation in an international event like this was a crucial introduction to the industry for me. The opportunity to intern with AIAC is definite outcome out the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot, and I fully hope to put my best foot forward in arbitration, right out of KL.
7. Would you recommend other teams to participate in our next AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot?
AKANKSHA: Definitely. The AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot was crucial to any limited success we had at cracking the problem (and the moot).
SHRUTI: Absolutely. From what my team told me, the organisation and quality of judges was unparalleled, and I would certainly recommend future Vis teams to partake in this experience.
ARUN: No doubt about that. As I said, there is no reason one should excuse the best Pre-Moot in his/her Vis pursuit. I will highly recommend it to any moot team that I get in touch with.
VARUN: Without a doubt. Especially for teams participating in Hong Kong - there are 4 other Pre-Moots out there, but only the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot serves to be the "full experience".
8. Are there any secrets to your success?
ANUSHKA: The team abided by the principles of hard work and determination. The extra efforts were made in terms of exploration of all avenues to improve the performance and leave no stone unturned. For example, we contacted various arbitration experts, past year participants and teams even before the Moot or the Pre-Moot. Thus, the team used more of a guided strategy and less of a secret formula to perform its best.
AKANKSHA: The secret was an incredibly encouraging, dedicated, and enthusiastic bunch of teammates who ensured that no ill health or fortune would have an adverse impact on the outcome of the moot.
SHRUTI: No, only preparation. What I found led to our success was near complete clarity on all the nuances of the problem. Additionally, we were prepared for every possible interpretation of all the facts, as a result of which we are able to adequately combat every situation that presented itself during the competition.
9. What do you think of the level of the organization of the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot?
AKANKSHA: Without a doubt, it was best moot I have attended in terms of its organisation. The support provided to students in terms of accommodation and other costs that were waived is the kind of encouragement that ensures wider participation and inclusion. Coupled with the lecture series organised in between rounds, the moot adopted a holistic approach which inspires confidence in the Organising Committee.
ARUN:The organization of AIAC-ICC is just uncomplaining for a participant from any continent. From accommodation to the rounds, the organisation was much beyond what you expect in any international event which has just started one year ago. No doubt, going at this pace, it will earn a remarkable popularity just in few years. Maybe we can see double the number of teams that participated in this edition in its fifth edition!
VARUN: Impeccably organized. I have more than once seriously said that the Vis East should consider hosting the moot in AIAC
10. Do you have any message for future teams participating in the competition?
ANUSHKA: All future teams should participate in the Moot to gain an educational experience in the field of arbitration and sales law and make the most of the opportunities that the Moot provides. And obviously, participate at the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot!
SHRUTI: My Vis experience has been memorable largely because of the compelling need to be so thorough with the problem, that there is no room for error whatsoever. This is what differentiates this moot from all the others I have participated in. I would advise anybody who is considering participating to certainly give it a real shot, as there is more to learn here than any similar experience. Additionally, to practise as much as possible, with other teams, as one can only truly recognise different interpretations/perspectives of the problem in this manner. The most efficient way to go about this is to participate in Pre-Moots, as it gives you the most wholesome experience. Additionally, needless to say, it is a wonderful opportunity to meet teams and persons from all over the world. It would also function as a great kickstart to a career for all those who want one in commercial arbitration.
ARUN: Keep mooting! It's one of the best experiences that you get in law school. Any international moot is full of versatile occurrences, practical and theoretical, both. It helps in shaping oral advocacy as well as drafting if the needed time is devoted. And of course, Vis takes it to the next level. And if you do Vis, don't forget to schedule flights for AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot!
VARUN: Since I come from a background of Indian mooting culture, I'll address my message to same community - do not treat Vis Moot like other moots. The preparation is the prize, and the harder you work in connecting with arbitrators, teams, Pre-Moots, the greater the rewards. The moot, much like its industry, is blind to borders but alive to legal traditions arising from them. Learn them, adapt to pleadings, and the moot is yours!
From left to right: Arun Bhadauria,Akanksha Singh and Varun Srinivasan.
The interview with the winners of the Malaysian Final – Brickfields Asia College, Team 4
Brickfields Asia College (BAC) is no stranger to the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot for the Willem C. Vis International Arbitration Moot having participated in the inaugural first edition of our competition back in 2017. After failing to achieve the coveted title then, BAC returns to the competition with fresh faces and one of these teams, BAC Team 4, emerge victorious! Check out below the interview with the champions of the Malaysian Final: Ashley Lee Sze Theng, Kimberly Liew Hui Ping, Lee Sian Yin, Rachel Tee Zi Wei and Wong Wen Sheng to find out more about their experience.
From left to right: Wong Wen Sheng, Rachel Tee Zi Wei, Ashley Lee Sze Theng, Javier Lee Sian Yin, Kimberly Liew Hui Ping and Datuk Professor Sundra Rajoo.
1. We noticed that your team actually went up against another team from your learning institution. How does it feel like to face your own teammates in the Malaysian Final?
KIMBERLY: Pressured but relieved at the same time for the familiar voices. At the finals, we are opponents to bring the best out of each other, to handle the panel of arbitrators' questions well became our ultimate aim. Outperforming our previous self is the focus.
RACHEL: It seemed even more intimidating than going against unknown opponents, as we were all familiar with the arguments, and style, and strengths of our teammates. On top of that, they had taught and guided us on everything, starting from the ground up. Although my partner and I were not speaking for that round, it gave us peace of mind to trust and know that our counterparts would make our team proud regardless of the outcome. Despite the competitive element, all of us were grateful and proud to have made it that far to begin with.
2. How challenging was your experience? Are you planning to participate in international rounds in the future?
ASHLEY: The AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot was definitely more challenging than what I had expected, especially the amount of preparation that was required. There were countless meetings and practice sessions, all done to make sure we were prepared from all possible angles. As it was my first time competing, challenging people from a myriad of cultures and backgrounds was daunting. However, since the Finals, we are definitely planning to participate in Vienna/Hong Kong next year.
RACHEL: Although the experience was objectively challenging, having a group of driven individuals helped us cope with the demands of the competition. At some points, several of us felt completely lost with the whirlwind of meetings, practices, and workshops, while simultaneously maintaining our studies. However, we intend to compete in the next international rounds, to test our limits and find out what we are capable of.
3. What advice would you give to other Malaysian students planning to participate in the moot next year?
WEN SHENG: Start early! Researching on the relevant laws can be overwhelming as they might seem rather foreign to you. Thus, it's good to spend some time understanding the various sources of law and why and how they apply. Most importantly, run oral practices as frequently as you can.
ASHLEY: To not be afraid of treading into uncharted territories, and to stay focused. Your fear, whatever it may be, has a tendency of overwhelming you and thus makes the journey more difficult than it should be. How one can alleviate some of this fear is to simply face them. Overtime, once you go through many practice sessions with your teammates, your fears would seem smaller because you know what you are capable of controlling. On top of that, don't forget to start preparing early!
4. Do you see a career in this field of law?
KIMBERLY: Certainly. With the exposure given by AIAC through designated workshops and the competition, arbitration and adjudication is deemed as the new rising demand due to business globalisation.
RACHEL: Yes, I think that traditionally, law students are conditioned to believe that after law school, taking the Bar and practicing law is the 'correct' path to pursue. While still studying, I had not properly considered other options as being potential career paths. However, alternative dispute resolution poses several characteristics, different from courtroom practice, that appeal to me, such as flexibility and efficiency. Familiarity with different ways to apply legal knowledge allows me to make more informed decisions on my future, and arbitration is definitely an area I am now considering.
5. What is the most important change in yourself? Do you see any changes compared to a year ago, today?
ASHLEY: Being able to articulate my thoughts and ideas more clearly and eloquently. Mooting nurtured my ability to think on my feet whilst under time constraints. I realised I've grown to be more confident and goal-oriented as well. Compared to a year ago, I would say now I am more meticulous and detail-oriented which I would consider is a key skill of continued importance.
RACHEL: I would say that the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot, as well as mooting in general, has made me a lot more confident in my speaking and research abilities. Being put under the same kind of pressure repeatedly taught me several methods of what works for me, as well as what doesn't. Through a process of trial and error I think that I have developed a process that is beginning to produce consistent results, and I hope that it can continue to do so in the future.
6. What is the most valuable lesson that you have learned from this competition
KIMBERLY: Everyone plays a role to success. Regardless of being an oralist, researcher or team manager without one another to rely on and be the strongest foundation to each other, the entire process will not be meaningful.
WEN SHENG: I learnt that teamwork is of paramount importance. It might sound like a cliché but it's what kept us all alive during the most difficult and tiring periods leading to the competition.
7. If you could dedicate your success to anyone, who would it be?
WEN SHENG: Our seniors, Cheo Kar Meng, Low Kar Yeen, Sonia Soon and Crystal Choong, had played an integral role in our achievements. Not only did they constantly provide us with new inputs, they also made it a mission to 'grill' us during oral practices - just so that we would have the confidence we need for the competition.
RACHEL: Our seniors, were the most patient, generous, and helpful mentors that we could have asked for. They humbly guided us as peers rather than from a position of superiority. As a team, we started with a completely blank slate on how the competition worked, how to analyse the problem, how to form arguments, and how to present them. For every step of the way, they answered questions, no matter how obvious, offered assistance, and conducted meetings, with the pure intention of mutual improvement. They were both our biggest supporters and harshest critics, producing a balance of confidence in ourselves and hunger for success. For grooming our skills for both academic and social aspects of the event, none of our triumphs would have been possible without them.
8. Could you share with our readers what your secret of success is?
ASHLEY: To be committed to your work whole heartedly. You have to love what you do, and know that you can do it well by continuously striving to push your own boundaries everyday. Success is attainable, if you are committed and consistent in this. Moreover, it is also knowing when to take a break when you need to. When I find myself stuck during hours of preparations, taking a break really helps clear the mind. More often than not once I go back to working, I end up finding the solution with a clearer direction.
RACHEL: To trust in my preparation rather than skill - although tedious, repetition and practice are the best chances you have to ensure a consistent performance. In a setting where virtually all participants are strong speakers and advocates, the main factor that can set you apart from the several others they will be hearing will depend on your preparation and familiarity with the law and the problem.
From left to right: Javier Lee Sian Yin, Rachel Tee Zi Wei, Wong Wen Sheng, Ashley Lee Sze Theng and Kimberly Liew Hui Ping.
List of Awards and Winners from the 2nd AIAC/ICC Pre-Moot for the Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot
Gujarat National Law University, India
National Law University of Delhi (Team 1), India
International Islamic University Malaysia (Team 1)
Winner of the Malaysian Final
Brickfields Asia College (Team 4), Malaysia
Runner-Up of the Malaysian Final
Best Oralist of the International Final
Prashasti Bhat, National Law University of Delhi (Team 1), India
Best Oralist for the Malaysian Final
Ashley Lee Sze Theng, Brickfields Asia College (Team 4), Malaysia
Best Oralist for the Elimination Rounds
Varun Srinivasan, Gujarat National Law University, India
Best Oralist for the Preliminary Rounds
Ragad Al-Faraidy, Dar Al-Hekma University, Saudi Arabia
Runner-Up for the Best Oralist of the Preliminary Rounds
Kevin Reddington, Pepperdine University School of Law, USA
3rd Best Speaker in the Preliminary Rounds
Lisa Stoeckl, University of Cologne, Germany
4th Best Speaker in the Preliminary Rounds
Kaustubh Chaturvedi, National Law School of India University, Bangalore, India
Akanksha Singh, Gujarat National Law University, India
Rachel Tee Zi Wei, Brickfields Asia College (Team 4), Malaysia
Best Memorandum on behalf of the Claimant
Honourable Mention for Best Memorandum on behalf of the Claimant
University of Canberra, Australia
Best Memorandum on behalf of the Respondent
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V.League 2 or Vietnamese National Football First League, (), also called Gold Star V.League 2 for sponsorship reasons, is the second tier professional association football league in Vietnam controlled by the Vietnam Professional Football. V.League 2 has 12 teams competing in this season.

Format
Initially the V.League 2 comprised 14 clubs. Starting in the 2022 season, only 12 teams will participate in the V.League 2. Over the course of a season, clubs play a two-leg round-robin format over 22 rounds with a total of 132 matches. The club finishing at the bottom of the league table will be relegated to the Vietnam League Two while the top 2 clubs will be promoted to the V.League 1.

Current clubs

Stadiums and locations

Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.

Number of teams by region

Personnel and kits

Managerial changes

List of seasons
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Season
! Champions
! Runner-up
! Third Place
|-
| 2001
| Bình Định
| Đà Nẵng
| Hải Quan
|-
| 2002
| Gạch Đồng Tâm Long An
| Đồng Tháp
| Hoàng Anh Gia Lai
|-
| 2003
| Hải Phòng
| Bình Dương
| Thanh Hóa
|-
| 2004
| Cảng Sài Gòn
| Hòa Phát Hà Nội
| Thừa Thiên Huế
|-
| 2005
| Khatoco Khánh Hòa
| Tiền Giang
| Đông Á
|-
| 2006
| Đồng Tháp
| Thanh Hóa
| Huda Huế
|-
| 2007
| Thể Công
| Vạn Hoa Hải Phòng
| An Giang
|-
| 2008
| Quân khu 4
| Hà Nội T&T
| Cao su Đồng Tháp
|-
| 2009
| Vissai Ninh Bình
| Hòa Phát Hà Nội
| XSKT Cần Thơ
|-
| 2010
| Hà Nội ACB
| Than Quảng Ninh
| SQC Bình Định
|-
| 2011
| Sài Gòn Xuân Thành
| Kienlongbank Kiên Giang
| SQC Bình Định
|-
| 2012
| Đồng Tâm Long An
| Hà Nội
| Đồng Nai
|-
| 2013
| QNK Quảng Nam
| Than Quảng Ninh
| Hùng Vương An Giang
|-
| 2014
| TĐCS Đồng Tháp
| Sanna Khánh Hòa BVN
| XSKT Cần Thơ
|-
| 2015
| Hà Nội
| Huế
| TP Hồ Chí Minh
|-
| 2016
| TP Hồ Chí Minh
| Viettel
| Nam Định
|-
| 2017
| Nam Định
| Huế
| Bình Phước
|-
| 2018
| Viettel
| Hà Nội B
| Đồng Tháp
|-
| 2019
| Hong Linh Ha Tinh
| Pho Hien
| Binh Phuoc
|-
| 2020
| Binh Dinh
| Ba Ria Vung Tau
| Sanna Khanh Hoa BVN
|-
| 2021
|align=center colspan=3|Competition abandoned due to COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam
|-
| 2022
| Cong An Nhan Dan
| Khanh Hoa
| Quang Nam

Top scorers

References

External links

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Second level football leagues in Asia
Sports leagues established in 2000

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Q: How to call setState in flutter Is this any essential difference how to call setState method using below code samples?
1. Setting state variable inside setState
setState((){
  _stateVariable1 = 'value1';
  _stateVariable2 = 'value2';
});

2. Setting state variable outside setState
_stateVariable1 = 'value1';
_stateVariable2 = 'value2';
setState((){});

A: I don't think there is much of a difference other than;
Number 1 is the official endorsed way of showing what you want to perform a state change for.
Number 2 is how we newbies like to do it :)
Read up on in here,
https://api.flutter.dev/flutter/widgets/State/setState.html

Calling setState notifies the framework that the internal state of this object has changed in a way that might impact the user interface in this subtree, which causes the framework to schedule a build for this State object.

Meaning that it does not matter if if is on the inside or not. everything is rebuild with your newly set variables.

Generally it is recommended that the setState method only be used to
wrap the actual changes to the state, not any computation that might
be associated with the change.

setState() is not able to handle future events it seems, they need to be awaited and finished before you can apply them in a setstate.
https://flutter.dev/docs/perf/rendering/best-practices

When setState() is called on a State, all descendent widgets rebuild.
Therefore, localize the setState() call to the part of the subtree
whose UI actually needs to change. Avoid calling setState() high up in
the tree if the change is contained to a small part of the tree.

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The cyclone season in the tropical South Pacific Ocean, officially ends on 30th of April, so we left Australia for New Caledonia on the 1st of May.
But there is was at sunrise for us to enter the lagoon at first light and pick up a mooring buoy On the passage I had noticed a piece of aluminium on the cabin roof It took a bit of detective work with a dental mirror to find out where it had come from, the headboard batten car Nik and I had to take off all the other batten cars to get to the top onesneedless to say the broken batten car, did not look like this (only 3 of the balls were left) The rules are that yachts in transit can only stay 72hrs at Lord Howe Island, but since we needed to get new batten cars flown in from the mainland, that rule did now not apply to us. Giving us, what ended up being 8 days to enjoy Lord Howe Island.
we were now ready to head off on the 690 mile passage to Noumea, after a weather pattern with 60kt gusts, funneling down North Bay had passed over. I can not remember a situation were the wind generator kept on tripping out, when the output exceeded 20amp, ever before. Not conducive to sleep, as I was worried about the mooring hold and the boat breaking things.
Which was exactly how it played out for an uneventful 3.5day passage.


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Japanese Cops Have Arrested the Woman Who Made a Kayak Shaped Like Her Vagina — Again
Artist Megumi Igarashi faces two years in jail and up to a $20,000 fine if found guilty of violating Japan's strict obscenity laws against public display of genitalia.
by Liz Fields
December 4, 2014, 7:45pm
Photo by Rokude Nashiko/Facebook
A woman who 3-D printed her vagina and rendered it into a giant yellow Kayak, has been arrested — again — by Japanese police for allegedly trying to show people her "Pussy Boat."
Artist Megumi Igarashi, who calls herself Rokudenashi-ko, a slang term that translates loosely to good-for-nothing child in Japanese, made waves last July when she attempted to crowd-source funds to construct a boat molded on her own genitalia and was subsequently arrested for the campaign.
The project garnered international attention after the July arrest, with thousands signing a petition calling for authorities to release Igarashi and calling for the government to review its strict censorship rules on the public display of crotches across the country.
Why is Japan so upset about a 3-D printed Vagina? Read more here.
The media spotlight and a legal appeal led to Igarashi's release a few days later, but on Wednesday, Tokyo police nabbed the artist again for attempting to send a link, "that shows her plan to create a boat using three-dimensional obscene data to a large number of people," a spokeswoman for the police told AFP.
Igarashi reportedly "tried to have those people who were willing to finance her plan download the obscene 3-D data" in October 2013, the spokeswoman said.
The artist maintains that her vagina is not "obscene" at all, but she could still face two years in prison and be fined up to 2.5 million yen (roughly $20,000), if a court thinks the mold of it is.
The case has sparked accusations of discriminatory censorship in a country that possesses an infamously dynamic pornography culture and industry. Under Japanese obscenity laws, the depiction of sex organs either in images or recreations is banned, and, as such, genitalia is usually pixellated in videos and photos.
This may be the most dangerous — and most costly — photo in Japan. Read more here.
Follow Liz Fields on Twitter: @lianzifields
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"I've had so many conversations about my Colitis that it's almost become one of my opening lines.
But a time that stands out most is when I went on a date with my now-wife. We'd met on a night bus on the way home from town and arranged a meet up over text in a local bar.
On our first date I told her that I might keep disappearing off to the loo due to my Colitis. She took it in her stride, with a sip of her wine. Despite my regular visits to the WC she didn't seem to mind!
I told her then it's part of me and a big part of my life. If she didn't like it, I would have known then that it wasn't going any further.
I've never been afraid to share my condition with others, but it was incredible to know this woman that I really fancied was accepting of it.
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Her seçeneğin önünde iki renkli işaret vardır.

R bu şekliyle RAMPS panosuiçin ve D bu şekliyle doğrudan kontrol anlamına gelmektedir.

Aşağıdaki cihaz türüne ve renk kılavuzuna bağlı olarak, seçeneklerin belirli kurulumunuz için önemli olup olmadığına karar verebilirsiniz.

Gereklidir

Önemlidir ancak Atlanabilir

Önemsiz

Uygulanamaz veya Nadiren Kullanılır

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The concept of "simple living" means a range of things to different people. To me, it encompasses removing excessive and uninspiring 'stuff', people, habits, work and attitudes from my life, so that I have energy, time and income to focus on what's really important and inspiring to me. While this is an ever-evolving, ongoing process in my life, one version that sticks with me is escaping the 9-5 routine to live in a cabin in a rugged, wild setting, with a lack of mod-cons and connectivity to the "real" world. A place where you need to do things yourself the long way- gather wood and light a fire, make meals from scratch, brew endless cups of tea and be immersed in nature, with space and time to focus on creative pursuits.
Various literary, musical and DIY inspirations have helped shape this ideal for me. From Tolstoy's semi-autobiographical character of Levin in Anna Karenina, to Henry David Thoreau's Walden (possibly the original tiny house how-to guide!) and Justin Vernon's (genius behind Bon Iver) winter seclusion in a Wisconsin cabin to write his incredible debut album, there are plenty of inspiring classical references to tiny, simple living.
More recently, people around the world have been turning to Tiny Houses not only to live more simply but also as a means of escaping debt, becoming more ecologically responsible and to enable more frequent and affordable travel. My favourite inspiration for this is Bryce Langston's YouTube channel- Living Big in a Tiny House. Absolutely amazing.
Recently I was crazy excited to hear that as part of Helsinki's annual Design Week, the Finnish non-for profit environmental organisation Dodo was putting on a Tiny House Fair and Workshop. Yesterday I eagerly headed along to the first day of event to get more of a feel for tiny houses and ideas about this way of life. Below I share some photos from the four very different tiny houses we visited.
This 50sqm house was the first designed and built by Olli Enne, who has gone on to build and sell several more houses of a similar design. The house is split over two levels, with the bathroom and an open-plan kitchen and living area downstairs and then a large bedroom with French balcony upstairs. The mezzanine floor created with slatted wood not only allows heat and airflow through the house but also provides an interesting aesthetic and different sensation under foot. Find out more here.
I think this was my favourite home, mainly as it was more along the lines of the modern tiny house on wheels design. While not designed to be moved frequently, I love the fact that the home can be transported to a remote location, with the wilderness right on your doorstep. This was the first traditional 'tiny house' that I'd been inside and I was amazed as how spacious it felt and the beautiful style of the interior. Definitely solidified the feeling that living in this type of house is for me! For more info check out this Facebook page.
This newly build apartment is a "new generation of housing in response to the changed demand for housing in the Helsinki metropolitan area". The complex includes small 15sqm studio apartments and communal living spaces. It was built in Vantaa late last year after the other capital regions of Espoo and Helsinki declined to approve the plans. The demographic of residents of the apartments range from 18-69 years with half the residents in their twenties. While rent is quite cheap at 500€ a month, the residents were selected based on their desire for community living. Find out more here.
This amazing almond-shaped mobile home, designed and built by Tony Goldt is a 'breathable' organic home made predominantly of natural materials. While the exterior is comprised of several layers of heat-treated pine and ensheathed in spruce, the inside is insulated with hemp fiber. The interior is yet to be completed, but will be sparsely furnished, encompassing the Japanese minimalist concept of space. Tony plans to travel around Finland in his new home during the warmer months and then down to Spain when it gets colder. This is such a unique project – I was so excited to have the opportunity to see the home and look inside!
Of course tiny living isn't for everyone, I'm not even sure if it's for me yet. But I love exploring these ideas and learning about new ways to live and options available to me. I particularly love the idea of building a tiny house myself, from predominantly recycled, natural material and running it off grid.
Now I'm off to the second day of the Tiny House Fair workshop, where one of the sessions involves virtually designing your own place! I hope this post has inspired some new thoughts and ideas for you about tiny living- I'd love to hear about them in the comments below.
Very impressed with your thought…..I am trying to get to that line….. being a minimalist….. beautiful houses.


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Q: Проблема при обновлении данных в ADO.NET Пытаюсь выполнить SQL запрос, при выполнении метода Fill, почему-то выбивает ошибку:

"An exception of type 'System.Data.OleDb.OleDbException' occurred in
  System.Data.dll but was not handled in user code Additional
  information: В операции должен использоваться обновляемый запрос."

Вроде, как сам запрос обновляемый.
В чем может быть проблема?
Код на С++/CLI:
OleDbConnection connection = new OleDbConnection("Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=C:/Users/Maks/Desktop/Project4(1)/Executor3.mdb");
OleDbDataAdapter adap = new OleDbDataAdapter();
OleDbCommand command = new OleDbCommand();
command.Connection = connection;

command.CommandText = "UPDATE Project SET Executor_ID = " +
 "(SELECT Executor_ID FROM Executor WHERE Executor_Name LIKE " +
 "\"" + Name_CB.Text + "\"" + " AND Executor_Surname LIKE " +
 "\"" + Surname_CB.Text + "\"" + " AND Executor_Patronymic LIKE " + "\""
 + Patronymic_CB.Text + "\"" + ")" + " WHERE Project_ID=" + dataGridView_DB.CurrentRow.Index;
try
{
    connection.Open();
    adap.SelectCommand = command;
    MessageBox.Show("SQL-запрос: \n\n" + command.CommandText + "\n\nбыл выполнен успешно",
    "Запись успешно добaвлена", MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.Asterisk);
}
catch (OleDbException ex)
{
    MessageBox.Show(ex.Message + "\n" + command.CommandText, "Произошла ошибка при добавлении данных", MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.Error);
}

adap.Fill(this.dbDataSet.Project);
dataGridView_DB.Update();
dataGridView_DB.Refresh();


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HRDC raises questions about murders at CCA prison in TN
Nashville Scene, June 16, 2014. http://www.nashvillescene.com/pitw/archives/201...
Does CCA Have a Prison-Murder Problem?
POSTED BY STEVEN HALE ON MON, JUN 16, 2014 AT 12:00 PM
In the last seven months, there have been two murders at a Tennessee prison run by Corrections Corporation of America.
In all of 2013, and in 2014 to date, there have been zero at state-run prisons.
That disparity has led to renewed charges from anti-prison-privatization activists that efforts by CCA and other private prison corporations to cut costs and boost profits leave inmates less safe and lead to an increased risk of violence at their facilities.
The Human Rights Defense Center highlighted the incidents in a release following the completion of an autopsy report on Jeffery Sills, the 43-year-old inmate who was allegedly murdered by his cell mate at the CCA-run South Central Correctional Facility in Wayne County in March. The HRDC calls Sills "at least the second prisoner murdered" at the prison "since Sept. 1 2013, when Gerald Ewing, 28, was killed during a series of fights at the facility."
The largest for-profit prison operator in the country, Nashville-based CCA operates six facilities in Tennessee with another on the way.
The HRDC's associate director is Alex Friedmann, a former South Central inmate himself, who is also managing editor of Prison Legal News, a renegade CCA shareholder and one of their most persistent critics. Friedmann says, in the HRDC release, that prisoners and a CCA staff member at the facility contacted the HRDC after Sills' death.
"Several prisoners said Bess had publicly stated he would kill Jeffrey Sills if they were placed in a cell together, and that CCA guards were present when he made that statement," Friedmann says. "Regardless, they were both put in the same cell with predictable results."
Friedmann adds that "the CCA employee who contacted us reported that Sills had asked to be placed in protective custody, but prison staff failed to act on his request before he was murdered."
Citing their own research, the HRDC says: "historically there have been higher rates of violence at the three CCA-operated facilities in Tennessee than in state prisons. Based on the most recent data provided by the Department of Correction, during the first five months of 2013 the average rate of violent incidents at the CCA-run prisons was 24.6% higher than at state facilities. (This includes statistical data related to prisoner-on-prisoner assaults, prisoner-on-staff assaults and institutional disturbances)."
The release also notes murders at CCA-run facilities in other states, including the November 2013 murder of Michael Patrick McNaughton, 55, in Florence, Arizona, and the March 2014 murder of California prisoner Todd
Bush, 33, at the CCA-run North Fork Correctional Facility in Oklahoma.
The FBI is currently investigating CCA's operation of a Nevada prison at which the company acknowledges significant understaffing and says employees falsified records to cover up vacancies.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigations spokesman Josh DeVine confirms to Pith that the TBI is investigating Sills' death.
"We opened a case on April 1, 2014 at the request of 22nd District Attorney General Mike Bottoms," DeVine says. "As of today, that case remains active and ongoing."
CCA spokesman Jonathan Burns did not respond specifically to questions about whether CCA guards or officials ignored threats on Sills' life and whether the company was making any changes after the two incidents. He did send along the following statement:
Clearly these were tragic incidents that have been and will continue to be looked at closely by law enforcement authorities, and our government partner, with our full support. We take them very seriously, as we do the safety of inmates at all of our facilities.
Unfortunately, no corrections system is immune to incidents, and while we do not condone or accept violent behavior in any form, CCA's track record of safe, secure facilities over 30 years of experience speaks to the company's commitment in this critical area.
It's unfortunate that Mr. Friedmann would exploit this situation to try to advance the ideological agenda that he's paid to promote. Obviously, any numbers he cites or conclusions he draws are done so selectively, and without the credibility of an unbiased viewpoint.
Pith asked this morning whether the statements of a corporate spokesman should be similarly questioned. So far, no response.


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Q: Block diagonalization of symmetric Toeplitz matrix into m blocks Given a symmetric, real, Toeplitz matrix:
$$
T=\left(
\begin{array}{ccccc}
 t_1 & t_2 & \ldots  & \ldots  & t_n \\
 t_2 & t_1 & \ddots & \ddots & \vdots  \\
 \vdots  & \ddots & t_1 & \ddots & \vdots  \\
 \vdots  & \ddots & \ddots & t_1 & t_2 \\
 t_n & \cdots  & \cdots  & t_2 & t_1 \\
\end{array}
\right)
$$
Assuming $n$ is divisible by $2$, I can block-diagonalize this into two blocks via a unitary similarity transform off of:
$$
R=\left(
\begin{array}{cccccc}
 \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} &   &   &   &   & \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \\
   & \ddots &   &   & .\cdot{}^{\cdot} &   \\
   &   & \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} & \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} &   &   \\
   &   & \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} & -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} &   &   \\
   & .\cdot{}^{\cdot} &   &   & \ddots &   \\
 \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} &   &   &   &   & -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \\
\end{array}
\right)
$$
here's an example of the symmetrization for the $10x10$ case:
$$
{RTR}^\intercal= \\ \left(
\begin{array}{cccccccccc}
 t_1+t_{10} & t_2+t_9 & t_3+t_8 & t_4+t_7 & t_5+t_6 &   &   &   &   &   \\
 t_2+t_9 & t_1+t_8 & t_2+t_7 & t_3+t_6 & t_4+t_5 &   &   &   &   &   \\
 t_3+t_8 & t_2+t_7 & t_1+t_6 & t_2+t_5 & t_3+t_4 &   &   &   &   &   \\
 t_4+t_7 & t_3+t_6 & t_2+t_5 & t_1+t_4 & t_2+t_3 &   &   &   &   &   \\
 t_5+t_6 & t_4+t_5 & t_3+t_4 & t_2+t_3 & t_1+t_2 &   &   &   &   &   \\
   &   &   &   &   & t_1-t_2 & t_2-t_3 & t_3-t_4 & t_4-t_5 & t_5-t_6 \\
   &   &   &   &   & t_2-t_3 & t_1-t_4 & t_2-t_5 & t_3-t_6 & t_4-t_7 \\
   &   &   &   &   & t_3-t_4 & t_2-t_5 & t_1-t_6 & t_2-t_7 & t_3-t_8 \\
   &   &   &   &   & t_4-t_5 & t_3-t_6 & t_2-t_7 & t_1-t_8 & t_2-t_9 \\
   &   &   &   &   & t_5-t_6 & t_4-t_7 & t_3-t_8 & t_2-t_9 & t_1-t_{10} \\
\end{array}
\right)
$$
We can see we get an additive block and a subtractive block, which in the context this comes from represent a symmetric and anti-symmetric combination of a set of basis functions.
Is there a way to generalize this to $m$ blocks for divisible $n$ and $m$? My intuition suggests it ought to be as the original case derives from effectively a symmetry of order $2$ and there should are symmetries of order $m$ for every $m$, but I don't know where to start in constructing an $R$ for that case.


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Danforth Plaza
The Danforth Plaza was created as part of the Danforth Campus Dedication in September 2006.
It extends both to the north and south of Brookings Hall, and is marked with a plaque at each end highlighting the contributions of William H. Danforth, the Danforth family and the Danforth Foundation.
It also contains benches, a fountain, a planter and a 16-foot-diameter granite medallion embedded in the ground welcoming visitors to the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis.
The Danforth family has been instrumental in the development of the university. Dr. William H. Danforth was the 13th chancellor of the university. During his chancellorship the number of faculty chairs more than doubled, there were dozens of new buildings constructed, and nearly 60,000 students graduated.
Donald Danforth Jr. worked for the Ralston Purina Company and lead many civic organizations. John C. Danforth was a U.S. senator who served on numerous committees. Elizabeth Danforth was the wife of William H. Danforth; she was known around the university for her concern for the students and has a number of scholarships dedicated in her name.


Designer Chef Wear by Shannon Reed - Utility Chic!
Shannon Reed's objective is to reinterpret the uniform into modern dress by injecting a contemporary approach to her designs. The uniform is an essential component of a variety of professions, but it does not have to be devoid of style. Call it Utility Chic - Shannon's designs allow chefs to wear clothing that embodies their personal sense of style while also delivering on innovation in utility, form and function.
"Shannon produces chic, utilitarian and comfortable chef coats for women! I have spent 25 years in the kitchen wearing ill-fitting men's coats until Shannon came along. She focuses on your individual size, shape, and stretch needs. She's meticulous with her fabrics and her designs are perfectly stylish. Just like my restaurants in Boston, she's an addition to anyone's vision when it involves both simplicity and elegance."
"Thank you for your attention to the smallest details. I love the grey stitching in key places. The grommets are on steroids. For real!!"
"Shannon is truly a boon to a culinary field that was bereft of beautiful working togs until she came around."
Our commitment to your Utility Chic lifestyle starts with implementing ingredients of local production and eco-friendly components like super-soft 100% organic cotton.


BJ and BIG Rich are just a couple big nerds when it comes to the the stuff they love, like comic books, science fiction and the media that relates to them. Hence why they have their own podcast all about it. This show is produced just outside of Albany, N.Y. in the Tech Valley region, and can be heard on X1, Albany's Online Rock.
Listen to Donald Wood, Mike Chiari and Brandon Galvin break down the world of the macabre with a splash of humor, including serial killers, aliens, bigfoot, ghosts, magick, cryptids and so much more!
Harmonia is a weekly program of early music produced at WFIU Public Media. In the podcast edition, our staff brings you featured new releases from the exciting world of early music.
A podcast that explores the lesser known historic events that have forged our modern world, hosted by a man whose interest in history is nerdy in the most shameless way possible.
Lula Bloom (biologist) and Owen Bloom (songwriter/comedian) are an uncommon couple. They try a new activity every weekend and tell you all about it in this comedy talk show they record in their Montreal studio.
Legacy Podcasts celebrates Black History Month 2009 with 28 features in 28 days, saluting some of the greatest African-American pop, jazz, soul and blues musicians. Subjects include Ashford amp; Simpson, Philadelphia soul, Miles Davis, Fats Waller, Buddy Guy, Sam Cooke and Bill Withers.


Everyone is sound asleep, but when Popov starts snoring, the others wake up. Nono wants a story, Zaza wants to switch beds, Kipp wants a drink of water ... Will anyone sleep tonight?
A tall boardbook about sharing a bedroom!