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The Complete Guide to the Terrestrial Planets
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Saturn's Moons: An Oasis in the Outer Solar System
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From lakes of liquid methane to alien ocean life, Saturn is an oasis in the outer reaches of our solar system, with incredible discoveries waiting to be found!
Jupiter's Moons: The Most Exciting Corner of the Solar System
May 18, 2022 - Emily Newton
Jupiter's moons are among the largest and most unique moons in the solar system — and they might even harbor alien life!
Interesting Facts About Mars You Need to Know
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It's the final inner planet and named after the Roman god of war. Here are some interesting facts about Mars. What fact surprised you?
Interesting Facts About Earth You Need to Know
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Interesting Facts About Venus You Need to Know
May 5, 2020 - Emily Newton
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Interesting Facts About Mercury You Need to Know
Apr 28, 2020 - Emily Newton
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What Made the Spitzer Space Telescope Unique?
Feb 13, 2020 - Emily Newton
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What Will It Take to Get Back to the Moon?
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Everything You Need to Know About the Asteroid Belt
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What's the Difference Between Asteroids, Meteors and Comets?
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Was There a Black Hand Behind the New Year's Eve Stampede in Shanghai?
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Mainland Police Question Anyone Holding an Umbrella on the Street!
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China's Youngest Hacker Is Only 13, Says He's a Good Boy
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Top 10 Chinese Knockoffs
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China's Fake Foreign Investments
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Listen To Mom, Especially On Mother's Day
How much truth is there behind the "Chinese Old Wives' Tales" in this Off the Great Wall video?
Chinese Parents' Subtle Ways of Affection
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#region Copyright Simple Injector Contributors

#endregion

namespace SimpleInjector
{
    using System;
    using System.Collections;
    using System.Collections.Generic;
    using System.Collections.ObjectModel;
    using System.Globalization;
    using System.Linq;
    using System.Linq.Expressions;
    using System.Threading;

    /// <summary>
    /// Helper methods for the container.
    /// </summary>
    internal static partial class Helpers
    {
        private static readonly Type[] AmbiguousTypes = new[] { typeof(Type), typeof(string) };

        internal static bool IsAmbiguousType(Type type)
        {
            return AmbiguousTypes.Contains(type);
        }

        internal static Lazy<T> ToLazy<T>(T value)
        {
            return new Lazy<T>(() => value, LazyThreadSafetyMode.PublicationOnly);
        }

        internal static string ToCommaSeparatedText(this IEnumerable<string> values)
        {
            var names = values.ToArray();

            if (names.Length <= 1)
            {
                return names.FirstOrDefault() ?? string.Empty;
            }

            return string.Join(", ", names.Take(names.Length - 1)) + " and " + names.Last();
        }

        // This method returns IQueryHandler<,> while ToFriendlyName returns IQueryHandler<TQuery, TResult>
        internal static string ToCSharpFriendlyName(Type genericTypeDefinition)
        {
            return genericTypeDefinition.ToFriendlyName(arguments =>
                string.Join(",", arguments.Select(argument => string.Empty).ToArray()));
        }

        internal static string ToFriendlyName(this Type type)
        {
            return type.ToFriendlyName(arguments =>
                string.Join(", ", arguments.Select(argument => argument.ToFriendlyName()).ToArray()));
        }

        // This makes the collection immutable for the consumer. The creator might still be able to change
        // the collection in the background.
        internal static IEnumerable<T> MakeReadOnly<T>(this IEnumerable<T> collection)
        {
            bool typeIsReadOnlyCollection = collection is ReadOnlyCollection<T>;

            bool typeIsMutable = collection is T[] || collection is IList || collection is ICollection<T>;

            if (typeIsReadOnlyCollection || !typeIsMutable)
            {
                return collection;
            }
            else
            {
                return CreateReadOnlyCollection(collection);
            }
        }

        internal static Dictionary<TKey, TValue> MakeCopy<TKey, TValue>(this Dictionary<TKey, TValue> source)
        {
            // We pick an initial capacity of count + 1, because we'll typically be adding 1 item to this copy.
            int initialCapacity = source.Count + 1;

            var copy = new Dictionary<TKey, TValue>(initialCapacity, source.Comparer);

            foreach (var pair in source)
            {
                copy.Add(pair.Key, pair.Value);
            }

            return copy;
        }

        internal static void VerifyCollection(IEnumerable collection, Type serviceType)
        {
            // This construct looks a bit weird, but prevents the collection from being iterated twice.
            bool collectionContainsNullElements = false;

            ThrowWhenCollectionCanNotBeIterated(collection, serviceType, item =>
            {
                collectionContainsNullElements |= item == null;
            });

            ThrowWhenCollectionContainsNullElements(serviceType, collectionContainsNullElements);
        }

        internal static bool IsConcreteConstructableType(Type serviceType)
        {
            // While array types are in fact concrete, we can not create them and creating them would be
            // pretty useless.
            return !serviceType.ContainsGenericParameters && IsConcreteType(serviceType);
        }

        internal static bool IsConcreteType(Type serviceType)
        {
            // While array types are in fact concrete, we can not create them and creating them would be
            // pretty useless.
            return !serviceType.IsAbstract && !serviceType.IsArray && serviceType != typeof(object) &&
                !typeof(Delegate).IsAssignableFrom(serviceType);
        }

        // Return a list of all base types T inherits, all interfaces T implements and T itself.
        internal static Type[] GetTypeHierarchyFor(Type type)
        {
            var types = new List<Type>();

            types.Add(type);
            types.AddRange(GetBaseTypes(type));
            types.AddRange(type.GetInterfaces());

            return types.ToArray();
        }

        internal static Action<T> CreateAction<T>(object action)
        {
            Type actionArgumentType = action.GetType().GetGenericArguments()[0];

            if (actionArgumentType.IsAssignableFrom(typeof(T)))
            {
                // In most cases, the given T is a concrete type such as ServiceImpl, and supplied action
                // object can be everything from Action<ServiceImpl>, to Action<IService>, to Action<object>.
                // Since Action<T> is contravariant (we're running under .NET 4.0) we can simply cast it.
                return (Action<T>)action;
            }

            // If we come here, the given T is most likely System.Object and this means that the caller needs
            // a Action<object>, the instance that needs to be casted, so we we need to build the following
            // delegate:
            // instance => action((ActionType)instance);
            var parameter = Expression.Parameter(typeof(T), "instance");

            Expression argument = Expression.Convert(parameter, actionArgumentType);

            var instanceInitializer = Expression.Lambda<Action<T>>(
                Expression.Invoke(Expression.Constant(action), argument),
                parameter);

            return instanceInitializer.Compile();
        }

        internal static IEnumerable CastCollection(IEnumerable collection, Type resultType)
        {
            // The collection is not a IEnumerable<[ServiceType]>. We wrap it in a
            // CastEnumerator<[ServiceType]> to be able to supply it to the RegisterAll<T> method.
            var castMethod = typeof(Enumerable).GetMethod("Cast").MakeGenericMethod(resultType);

            return (IEnumerable)castMethod.Invoke(null, new[] { collection });
        }

        // This method simulates the behavior of a set of nested 'using' statements: It ensures that dispose
        // is called on each element, even if a previous instance threw an exception.
        internal static void DisposeInstancesInReverseOrder(List<IDisposable> disposables,
            int startingAsIndex = int.MinValue)
        {
            if (startingAsIndex == int.MinValue)
            {
                startingAsIndex = disposables.Count - 1;
            }

            try
            {
                while (startingAsIndex >= 0)
                {
                    disposables[startingAsIndex].Dispose();

                    startingAsIndex--;
                }
            }
            finally
            {
                if (startingAsIndex >= 0)
                {
                    DisposeInstancesInReverseOrder(disposables, startingAsIndex - 1);
                }
            }
        }

        private static string ToFriendlyName(this Type type, Func<Type[], string> argumentsFormatter)
        {
            if (type.IsArray)
            {
                return type.GetElementType().ToFriendlyName(argumentsFormatter) + "[]";
            }

            string name = type.Name;

            if (type.IsNested && !type.IsGenericParameter)
            {
                name = type.DeclaringType.ToFriendlyName(argumentsFormatter) + "+" + type.Name;
            }

            var genericArguments = GetGenericArguments(type);

            if (!genericArguments.Any())
            {
                return name;
            }

            name = name.Substring(0, name.IndexOf('`'));

            return name + "<" + argumentsFormatter(genericArguments.ToArray()) + ">";
        }

        private static IEnumerable<Type> GetBaseTypes(Type type)
        {
            Type baseType = type.BaseType;

            while (baseType != null)
            {
                yield return baseType;

                baseType = baseType.BaseType;
            }
        }

        private static IEnumerable<T> CreateReadOnlyCollection<T>(IEnumerable<T> collection)
        {
            return RegisterAllEnumerable(collection);
        }

        // This method name does not describe what it does, but since the C# compiler will create a iterator
        // type named after this method, it allows us to return a type that has a nice name that will show up
        // during debugging.
        private static IEnumerable<T> RegisterAllEnumerable<T>(IEnumerable<T> collection)
        {
            foreach (var item in collection)
            {
                yield return item;
            }
        }

        private static IEnumerable<Type> GetGenericArguments(Type type)
        {
            if (!type.Name.Contains("`"))
            {
                return Enumerable.Empty<Type>();
            }

            int numberOfGenericArguments = Convert.ToInt32(type.Name.Substring(type.Name.IndexOf('`') + 1),
                 CultureInfo.InvariantCulture);

            var argumentOfTypeAndOuterType = type.GetGenericArguments();

            return argumentOfTypeAndOuterType
                .Skip(argumentOfTypeAndOuterType.Length - numberOfGenericArguments)
                .ToArray();
        }

        private static void ThrowWhenCollectionCanNotBeIterated(IEnumerable collection, Type serviceType,
            Action<object> itemProcessor)
        {
            try
            {
                var enumerator = collection.GetEnumerator();
                try
                {
                    // Just iterate the collection.
                    while (enumerator.MoveNext())
                    {
                        itemProcessor(enumerator.Current);
                    }
                }
                finally
                {
                    IDisposable disposable = enumerator as IDisposable;

                    if (disposable != null)
                    {
                        disposable.Dispose();
                    }
                }
            }
            catch (Exception ex)
            {
                throw new InvalidOperationException(
                    StringResources.ConfigurationInvalidIteratingCollectionFailed(serviceType, ex), ex);
            }
        }

        private static void ThrowWhenCollectionContainsNullElements(Type serviceType,
            bool collectionContainsNullItems)
        {
            if (collectionContainsNullItems)
            {
                throw new InvalidOperationException(
                    StringResources.ConfigurationInvalidCollectionContainsNullElements(serviceType));
            }
        }
    }
}

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4th International Conference on Social Entrepreneurship, Economics and Management Studies (SEEM) Osaka, Japan
29th to 30th April 2023
Website: https://mrrds.com/osaka-seem-april-2023/
Contact person: Professor Ban
MRRDS conference aims to bring together Researchers, Scientists, Academics, Educators, Historians, Practitioners and Students to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas, and research results about all aspects of Humanities and management.
Organized by: MRRDS
Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 10th April 2023
International Conference on Healthcare Innovation, Medical Sciences, Biomedical & Bioinformatics (IBB)


At SpinFusion, we build a software solution from scratch that is tailored to your processes, your rules and your preferences.
Customer service is our top priority. Before joining our team, our staff worked on the front lines of clinical scheduling.
SpinFusion was founded by people who understand the nature of medical scheduling processes.
Our product is 100% customizable to how your scheduling system operates. We work closely with you to perfect your system.
Optimal Scheduling Solutions: Better Product. Better Results.
Web-based software is only as good as it is reliable. Our servers have a 99.9% uptime guarantee. We monitor our systems 24/7/365 to ensure your schedule is only a click away.
Any product is only as reliable as the people who provide technical support when you have a question. Our tech support team is friendly, knowledgeable and available at your convenience.
Design an electronic process that accurately and precisely reproduces your recipe with the click of a button.
Generate client specific reports to view statistics, normalized points, daily out lists and much more.
No matter how large or small, how many different types of providers, or how many locations you cover, our software can scale to accommodate your group's growing and changing needs.
Sync schedules with iPhone, Outlook, Palm, Android and more. Quickly access your schedule, request vacation, or swap calls with a colleague, all from your mobile phone.
Completely integrated call, vacation and daily request system. Allow clinicians to swap calls, shifts and vacation with just a click.
If there is a feature or option you would like or need that you don't see listed, we are happy to create it for you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I actually really like this part of my job! And you guys are so helpful it makes everything smooth and easy! - Sarah A.
Your staff has been very helpful and compassionate to our concerns. - Eric D.
Most of the faculty I've talked to since the schedule rolled out have been thoroughly delighted with the ease with which SpinFusion is to use.
They are excited to have a more seamless way of using the schedule against their calendars. - Stephanie L.


Imagine quadrupling business in 1½ years. Well, Civic Financial Services did it under the guidance of new CEO William J. Tessar. Here's how he accomplished it.
Since William J. Tessar took the helm of Civic Financial Services only 19 months ago, the lender's monthly loan volume has nearly quadrupled.
This "people first" philosophy has propelled the expansion of the Redondo Beach-based firm considered a specialist in the non-owner-occupied private lending space. Currently licensed in 15 states, Civic Financial Services is set to enter five more states by year-end. And it aims to add offices in Dallas, Austin, Denver, Portland, Atlanta and Miami.
Aside from exponential growth, Tessar's employee-centric philosophy has won him accolades. Tessar ranked in the top 10 in an annual rating of small and medium-sized U.S. companies by the job and recruiting site Glassdoor. The lending chief also scored a perfect approval rating in a Glassdoor survey of current and former employees.
While the kudos thrill Tessar, he is quick to add that his philosophy boils down to good business sense in a fiercely competitive industry that thrives on relationships.
What does this look like in practice? For starters, the lender has turned recruiting into a science. Prospective hires undergo cognitive tests that assess whether they're the right fit for the company. Once employees are on board, Civic Financial Services routinely asks for input on company policies to instill a sense of ownership among staff. And staffers are showered with perks, including a regular diet of healthy snacks, dry-cleaning services and on-site car washes.
"Believe it or not, those little things make a huge difference because you're investing in people," Tessar observes.
A happy workforce has translated into low turnover, he says. That's good for the lender's bottom line in a sizzling hot labor market.
"As far as people saying, 'This place isn't for me,' you can count them on one hand," he notes of the company's record for retaining talent.
An industry veteran, it helps that Tessar has walked in his employees' shoes.
Tessar started out in the trenches, working as a loan officer while attending California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. While juggling work and school, he squeezed in time to win All American status in the 4 X 100 meter relay in the 1986 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Track and Field championships.
He opened his first loan company, New Freedom Financial, soon after graduation.
The value of working hard and competing were lessons handed down by Tessar's father, who ran an appliance repair business.
Tessar says this nose-to-the-grindstone ethos helps Civic Financial Services stand out in the competitive $45 billion to $50 billion a year private lending market.
"We know exactly who we are in this space and what we do—and we do it excellently," says Tessar.
Civic Financial Services offers a core suite of products tailored to its customers. Loan terms are flexible, ranging from one year to four years to meet the evolving needs of real estate investors. Products also include financing for multi-family properties up to 50 units, and the company's correspondent channel allows lenders to fund in their own name.
With an average loan size of $400,000, Tessar says the firm processes 200-plus transactions a month on a volume that's just north of $90 million. That compares to a monthly volume of around $20 million when Tessar took over Civic Financial Services last year.
But explosive growth doesn't mean the company has sacrificed speed.
In a lending industry where loan processing times can hit 20 days and up, Civic Financial Services' average closing time is a mere 10 days, Tessar says. And nearly 20 percent of loans fund in half that time.
How? Streamlining the loan process "down to the minute," Tessar says.
The accelerated process begins when an account executive assembles a complete loan file, which includes the application, disclosures, bank statements, a property overview and an outline describing the borrower's experience.
Next, an account manager shepherds the loan through escrow, title and underwriting, acting as a "quarterback" for the loan, Tessar says.
If underwriting decides the loan fits inside the lender's "credit box," and approval conditions are met, the company issues loan documents, arranges for signatures, and funds and records the loan.
"Everything in this space happens really, really fast," he says.
Still, Tessar is pushing to trim its 10-day closing average to inside a week.
The industry veteran maintains he's not one to rest on his laurels.
"My entire personal and professional life I've always created this bigger mountain," Tessar explains.
It's by chasing bigger mountains, higher goals that he'll stay "hungry, always driven and in the game," he says.
Amazing individual. What an inspirational article and story.
Fantastic achievement Bill. Great article.


North Carolina's ACC teams swept half of the ACC Player of the Week Awards for the second week of the regular season.
North Carolina, Duke and Wake Forest combined for four of the eight awards, and the games that local teams played were responsible for six of the eight honors.
Only NC State, who defeated Marshall in week two, was shut out of the weekly awards balloting, after winning an Offensive Lineman of the Week honor in week one.
Duke, who pummeled Northwestern 41-17, saw right tackle Evan Lisle win Offensive Lineman of the Week. The graduate transfer from Ohio State helped open holes for a Duke rushing attack that amassed 233 yards and three touchdowns.
Lisle is the sixth Duke offensive lineman to win the award since 2010 and first since Matt Skura was named co-winner of the weekly honor on Oct. 20, 2014. He's the first Duke lineman to win it outright since Takoby Cofield, on Sept. 22 of that same year.
Wake Forest won at Boston College, 34-10, and sophomore cornerback Essang Bassey had an interception return for a touchdown to help seal the victory. The performance earned Bassey the Defensive Back of the Week Award. He's the first Deacon to win the award since Cameron Glenn on Nov. 7 of last season.
Despite losing to Louisville, 47-35, North Carolina had a pair of players recognized in the ACC weekly awards.
Sophomore Anthony Ratliff-Williams was named Specialist of the Week after setting a school single-game record with 199 kickoff yards, including a 94-yard touchdown. Ratliff-Williams broke Marcus Wall's UNC mark, which had stood for 23 years. A Tar Heel has won this award 14 times in the last 10 years, including each of the last three seasons, most recently kicker Nick Weiler, on Oct. 3 of last year.
Quarterback Chazz Surratt, who passed for 168 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start, was named Rookie of the Week. He's the first Tar Heel to win that award outright since T.J. Logan, on Nov. 25, 2013. (Offensive lineman Tommy Hatton was named co-winner of the award once last year). Surratt is the first UNC quarterback to win the award since T.J. Yates, on Sept. 17, 2007.
UNC also helped two players from the victorious Louisville Cardinals win weekly honors. Quarterback Lamar Jackson, whose 525 yards of total offense were the most ever against the Tar Heels, was named ACC Back of the Week. Wide receiver Jaylen Smith, who had 183 yards, was named Receiver of the Week.
Carolina became the second team in as many weeks to have two ACC Player of the Week winners in a losing effort. Florida State saw defensive lineman Josh Sweat and defensive back Derwin James honored last week after losing to Alabama. Prior to that, a losing team hadn't had two winners since Pitt's Jordan Whitehead (Rookie) and Ejuan Price (Defensive Line) on Nov. 9, 2015, after losing to Notre Dame.
Clemson's Austin Bryant (defensive line) and Dorian O'Daniel (Linebacker) were the other two award winners this week.
Slow down a second: Just how fast is UNC's tempo offense?


Macquarie University has a number of areas of native bushland, both remnant and regeneration/restoration. Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest (remnant shale) – north-west side of the lake. Ecology Reserve (remnant sandstone vegetation) – north side of M2. Mars Creek Wetland (restoration) – upper end of Mars Creek. Mars Creek Bushland (restoration) – several locations along Mars Creek between Link Road and Gymnasium Road.


The field of quantitative immunology has a long tradition, with many remarkable successes. Yet the development of new experimental tools and novel statistical and theoretical analysis methods is changing the ways we think about the immune system, necessitating development of new paradigms and tools to address the functioning, development, and evolution of the immune system. This will bring together researchers who develop these tools, both experimentally and theoretically: physicists and mathematicians, along with established immunologists who are open to quantitative approaches in immunology. This will enable the emerging community of theoreticians and quantitative experimentalists to address immunological data together, and will lead to new directions in mathematical descriptions of the immune system and new experimental paradigms. In turn, these novel quantitative perspectives will lead to a better understanding of the functioning of this multiscale, strongly interacting system.
This program is funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.


From 12:30 pm until 2:30 pm, while police lines were still blocking access to the Arc de Triomphe, the first serious confrontations started. As soon as we arrived on site, we saw a man shot in the thigh with a rubber bullet. We provided first aid, then wished him good luck and continued our way. For more than an hour, several thousand individuals confronted CRS forces, consecutively resisting charges and tear gas. Some comrades drove out members of Action Française, a monarchist and far-right group, then chanted "Paris, Paris, Antifa!" The confrontations on Avenue de Friedlandcontinued and the first burning barricades appeared. The police charges were unusually violent; we couldn't count the number of tear gas canisters and flash-bang grenades they used during the confrontations. Several stores and a bank were attacked, but surprisingly, the nearby Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris remained almost intact, despite part of the demonstration remaining static in front of the building for some time.
Then, around 1 pm, the author explains that the situation changed. Indeed, most police forces had emptied out of the streets in the area—probably to deal with other groups of demonstrators closer to the Champs Elysées.Protestors seized this opportunity to initiate a wildcat demonstration, but unfortunately without any clear objectives as to where to go and what to do. The march seemed really unorganized; at some point, it was attacked by police with grenades before people decided to take another direction.
On Saturday, December 8, we intended to go to the Saint-Lazare gathering at 10 am in order to evaluate the situation outside of the Champs Elysées.However, due to the deployment of police around the city and the news of the morning arrests, we decided to rethink our plans. In our opinion, there was no more point joining the morning gathering, especially when we knew that in order to do so we would have to be searched at the perimeter and then would probably end up being surrounded by police.
The rioting crowd took the large boulevards between Opéra and République.Police attacked the rear of the crowd with tear gas, yet without any real success, as people were running through the large arteries for several minutes. From the left side of the street to the right side, people smashed numerous windows—sometimes without paying attention to their surroundings, sometimes even without wearing a mask.
When we finally reached the République square, several thousands of people were already occupying it; a large banner saying "ZAD partout!" ("ZADeverywhere!") was wrapped around the massive statue. So far, the atmosphere seemed joyful; we decided to wait there to see whether the situation would escalate. Police were already on site; as usual, they were ready to block every single exit around the square if necessary. After several minutes, the crowd got bigger and started to get closer to the police lines in front of the rue du Temple. The first torches were lit and the crowd of demonstrators started encouraging each other and booing the forces of authority. Several projectiles were thrown at the police. Immediately, the first tear gas canisters were shot into the middle of the square, where some demonstrators began to panic.
The streets of Toulouse descended into a state of siege warfare and the first barricades were set on fire. The law enforcement strategy failed completely, as the angry crowd dispersed into nearby streets and continued to riot. In terms of strategy, the rear of the march occupied police in confrontations, which enabled the rest of the march to continue its course. Altogether, four different wildcat demonstrations were moving through the city at the same time. At 5:30 pm, despite the prefecture's efforts, yellow vesters succeeded in marching through downtown Toulouse and reaching the Capitole (City Hall). Confrontations continued until late that night, especially in the Saint Cypriendistrict. Due to the chaotic situation, police forces even shot tear gas canisters from their helicopter.
In Nijmegen, where the chief organizer has extreme right wing connections, the fascist group Identitair Verzet handed out stickers to yellow vest demonstrators inside the demonstration. In Amsterdam, one demonstrator wore a yellow vest emblazoned with the letters RFVD (Forum voor Democratie), a fascist party with two seats in parliament, even more openly racist than de PVV.
A new Facebook group has appeared now under the name Rode Hesjes, "red vests," stressing solidarity and rejecting racist tactics of divide and conquer. This seems to be a classic left project, making demands to the government and holding itself apart from the social ferment of generalized unrest.
Anti-fascists in Dortmund organized their own yellow vest demonstrationon the weekend of December 8, addressing the contradictions within the movement. In conservative southern Germany, an institutional left group in Munich is calling for yellow vest demonstrations, and the left party Die Linke has endorsed the movement.
On Monday, December 10, President Macron delivered an official speechon national television. He acknowledged that the country is currently in "an economical and social state of emergency." In light of this, he personally asked the government and the parliament to do whatever is necessary to make it possible for people to live decently from their jobs starting next year. Alongside these statements, Macron presented new political measures—including increasing minimum wage by €100 a month starting next year; offering tax exemption on overtime; asking employers to offer Christmas bonuses; cancelling tax on pensions under €2000 a month—in order to answer some of the yellow vesters' demands.


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Here is a compiled list of some the signature development projects in the Meadowlands. They're either planned, in-progress or completed from some of our local architect firms.
Project: Education Commons at Felician University's Rutherford campus
Architect: Arcari + Iovino Architects
Completion Date: Grand Opening was in Sept. 2015
Project Description: The Education Commons, located on the Rutherford campus, now houses a high-tech library and research center as well as a nursing resource and simulation center. The library contains a variety of student-focused amenities such as study rooms, 24-hour computer labs, lounges, a café, and conference spaces. It also houses the Toron Library collection of over 10,000 volumes for use in student curriculum. The nursing center is one of the most modern and state-of-the-art facilities of its kind, featuring hospital equipment to replicate a nursing unit, simulation rooms, and testing rooms for a variety of professional training exercises.
The new Education Commons at Felician University was realized from the gut renovation of a 30,000 square foot building that lay dormant for many years. The existing multi-level structure consisted of several additions which had created an ineffective circuitous flow of spaces. Rehabilitating the facility required meeting the challenge of repurposing the building and creating harmonious sightlines and pathways, all in a contemporary image to reflect the forward direction of the university.
Project: Liberty Terrace, Newark Airport
Architect: Environetics
Completion Date: December 2014
Project Description: Liberty Terrace is the new food court in Newark Airport Terminal B. Environetics teamed up with our partner & client Westfield to create this new visually vibrant space which exudes hip & chic touches.
The program called for the renovation of the food court along with the large black glass panels which enclose the technical rooms above. The budget ultimately did not allow for the removal of the panels but the design team devised a clever approach. An altogether high-energy look was created by hanging chains with a motion provoking pattern on top of the existing glass paneled wall. The chain wall is outfitted with a tracking LED light system at its base that changes colors with the seasons and holidays and accentuates the movement of the custom organic pattern on the chains.
Project: Montclair State University – School of Business
Completion Date: August 2015
Project Description: The School of Business is a new 6-story 143,000 square foot academic building located on the western edge of the Montclair State University campus. Environetics worked closely with the University to design a state of the art academic building to house their growing undergraduate and graduate business programs.
The design not only includes 30 instructional spaces, over 110 faculty offices, seminar, conference, and multi-purpose spaces, but also provides much needed support amenities such as a graduate lounge, café, and 20 private group study rooms. The state of the art Trading Floor, Bloomberg Seminar Room, and 3D Printing Lab provide an atmosphere which engages students, faculty, and local business community. The LEED building proudly reflects the highest aspirations of the University and provides the most advantageous environment possible for educating the next generation of business leaders.
Project: ShopRite Wallington
Architect: Guzzo + Guzzo Architects
Location: 375 Paterson Avenue, Wallington, NJ
Completion Date: May 2015
Project Description: Located along the main thoroughfare of Wallington, the new Inserra Shoprite Supermarket has transformed this once outdated vacant shopping center into a vibrant local destination. Besides the wide variety of food offerings, the supermarket also incorporates some of the latest developments in energy efficient technology to have a big impact on the operational costs and the environment of the store for the workers and visitors.
Specialty departments such as a Sushi Bar, Café, Prepared Foods, Wellness Center were added into the design emphasized by unique interior décor that highlights each different department. Incorporation of an energy efficient skylight technology system throughout the store.
Project: Bellavia Chevrolet
Location: 199 Route 17 South, East Rutherford, NJ
Completion Date: April 2014
Project Description: Located along Route 17, the existing Bellavia Chevrolet was updated to the new Chevrolet Facility Image Design Intent Standards. The new façade incorporates the new silver and blue ACM metal panels while the new interior décor provides both the employees and visitors a much more comfortable environment.
Project: Vermella Lyndhurst (residential)
Developer: Russo Development
Location: 340 Orient Way, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Completion:Feb. 2013
Project Description: Vermella Lyndhurst is located in the heart of Bergen County, New Jersey. The community consists of 296 one, two and three bedroom apartment homes and is located less than a half mile from Kingsland rail station in Lyndhurst and is in close proximity to major area highways.
Vermella Lyndhurst is where the going gets easy. With resort-like amenities, well-manicured exteriors and meticulously detailed and spacious interiors, Vermella Lyndhurst offers beautiful settings, friendly people and a superb suburban location with urban access abounding. Residents will enjoy nearby shopping and dining, plus incredible access to NYC and beyond. More information at: www.vermellalyndhurst.com
Beyond the Meadowlands: Developing in SoHo
Project: 300 Lafayette in SoHo District of New York City
Architect: Studio 5 Partnership
Location: The intersection of Lafayette and Houston streets in NYC
Completion: Construction to begin soon
Project Description: Seven story, 94,000 Square foot premier retail and office building in the SoHo historical district.
The lower level retail is complemented by upper level office spaces with undulating balconies consisting of paved areas and extensive plantings. The façade is composed of extensive glass framed by terra cotta and metal cladding. Executive Architect Studio 5 was tasked with turning CookFox's design into construction and permitting documents. The developer for the project is a joint venture between Related and Larga Vista. The renderings were done by dBox.
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A charity evening with Ksenia Rappoport raised £5000 for children in Gift of Life's care
On 23 June 2019, a charity evening with famous actress Ksenia Rappoport at ZIMA Russian Restaurant in Soho raised £5000 in aid of children with cancer and serious blood diseases in Russia.
Ksenia was on her visit to London with Maly Drama Theatre (Theatre of Europe) performing Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov staged by Lev Dodin.
Ksenia Rappoport and Alexander Kan
In conversation with Alexander Kan, the BBC Russian Services presenter and journalist, Ksenia observed her recent film and theatre roles both in Russia and Europe, explained different attitude to Chekov's plays between the UK and Russian public, and, of course, highlighted the non-profit initiatives which she has been passionately supporting for years squeezing charity work in her very tight schedule.
Ksenia with Vadim Levin, Alexander Kan and Lyuba Galkina
Ksenia Rappoport: "With no doubt, it is crucial to express the importance of charity work by the means of cinema, and this is what my colleagues are doing today. For example. Chulpan Khamatova (actress and co-founder of Podari Zhizn, sister charity to Gift of Life) played Liza Glinka [Russian humanitarian worker and charity activist – Editor], and I hope this film will let us know more about the life of this remarkable person."
Not so long ago Chulpan and Katya Gordeeva [journalist and trustee of Podari Zhizn – Editor] released an amazing book called Time to Break the Ice. The book is an incredible driver to support fundamental charity work in Russia. Regardless of all struggles and pains, helping those in great need gives you greater happiness and joy.
All money raised at the evening will go towards paying for a vital drug for little Dzhansu Allakberova. Seven-year-old Dzhansu is suffering from thalassaemia, a hereditary illness that interferes with haemoglobin synthesis. Dzhansu has recently received a bone marrow transplant from an unrelated donor, and this drug will help to avoid serious complications which often occur after the transplant procedure.
Thanks to the support of Ksenia, Alexander and the generosity of the guests of the evening Dzhansu received vital care on time.
Ksenia with Ekaterina Kashintseva, Lyuba Galkina and Marina Mosyakova
Guests of the evening
The evening was supported by Gift of Life trustee Vadim Levin who kindly covered all costs.
The charity also expresses its gratitude to ZIMA Russian Restaurant, Zima Magazine and Artisan du Chocolat for their support to make it an unforgettable event.
Photo credit: Tania Naiden
Updated: 3rd July, 2019
Author: Marina Mosyakova
The greatest gift: the Gift of Life charity gala in London raises over £720,000
On January 13, 2020, London's Savoy Hotel hosted the 9th annual Gift of Life Gala to raise funds to help severely ill children. The evening raised over £720,000 for children with oncological diseases in Russian hospitals.
We're so keen to thank all our donors and all the friends of our charity, and express our enormous love and gratitude for the priceless support you give us every day. We've come up with a very special present for you.
Don't be afraid to be by another's side
"You might find yourself lamenting how awful it is for a sick child, or you might find a way to distract them so they smile and feel warm inside. When you see that happy smile, you see for yourself that it was all worth doing." Read our interview with the Podari Zhizn coordinators at the Dmitry Rogachev Centre to see that their work isn't just about suffering.
In 2019, you've aided 38 kids receiving treatment for severe oncological, haematological and immunological illnesses, and the total cost of the medical and educational expenses amounts to £488,800.23. Thank you!
Chulpan Khamatova and Evgeny Mironov raised £12,390 for children with cancer in Russia
On 10 October, a charity evening with star Russian actors Chulpan Khamatova and Evgeny Mironov at ZIMA raised £12,390 in aid of children with cancer.
Let's Play with Evgeny Kuznetsov
On 14 May Let's Play with Evgeny Kuznetsov, an evening of music at Rossotrudnichestvo, raised over £900 for children with cancer in Gift of Life's care.
Harp of 21st Century
On 20 March Harp of 21st Century, a private performance of internationally recognised Russian-Swiss harpist invited soloist of Bolshoi Theatre, composer and improviser, Alexander Boldachev raised over £1500 for children with cancer.
Belonika & ZIMA raised £7300 for children in Gift of Life's care
On 13 March 2019, the sold-out charity event with celebrity chef and food and travel blogger Nika Belotserkovskaya at ZIMA Russian Restaurant in London raised £7300 for treatment of children with oncological and blood diseases in Russia.
A surprise for Masha Dyatlova
Masha Dyatlova's dream to meet Florence, her bone marrow donor, came true. They met in London at the Gift of Life Gala on 13 Jan 2019.
Over £9000 raised for patients of Gift of Life at presentation of Time to Break the Ice in London
On 14 January, at Phillips in London the presentation and readings of Time to Break the Ice, a book by Chulpan Khamatova and Katerina Gordeeva, raised £9000 for treatment of Russian children with oncological diseases.
Miracles of the Russian Old New Year
On 13 January 2019, Gift of Life raised £500,000 for the children with cancer in Russia.
2018 Annual Review is here
Looking back at the events of the past year we say a great big thank you to everyone who helped the children in Gift of Life's care in 2018. For more details on where your money went and who benefited from your gifts read the 2018 Annual Review.
WEDNESDAY 24th October 2018, 7PM London premiere - a charity performance of THE LITTLE PRINCE with CHULPAN KHAMATOVA. Tickets are limited. Book yours today. All proceeds will benefit children in the care of Gift of Life.
Gift of Life was established in 2011 as a UK sister charity of Russia's leading childhood cancer charity Podari Zhizn.
Pavel Morozov: from Dover to Calais without a ticket
This is WOW so cool! In less than a month Gift of Life Patron Pavel Morozov is swimming the English Channel to raise funds for the kids with cancer in Russia. You are very welcome to support this challenge.
Pavel's Channel challenge
In few weeks Gift of Life Patron Pavel Morozov is swimming the English Channel to fundraise for the kids with cancer in Russian hospitals. Let's support this uber-tough challenge.
Bone marrow transplant for Sergei
Over £16,500 from £20,000 needed for a vital surgery for Sergei Gerasimov has been raised. Thank you for helping Sergei beat cancer!
Your donation to Gift of Life will help children in Russian hospitals beat cancer. For our bank details, PayPal and other ways to donate as well as Gift Aid check Read More.
Gift of Life helps to pay medical expenses for children and young adults (aged up to 25) diagnosed with cancer and hematologic diseases and receiving their treatment in Russian hospitals.
Nastya Zerova: My illness was like a dream. And then the dream faded away
The story of Nastya Zerova, a girl from the little town of Gubakh in Perm Krai, can be called nothing but amazing. All manner of remarkable things happened to Nastya and her mother Vera thanks to the acute myeloblastic leukaemia Nastya was diagnosed with in 2008.
Mad tea party 2018
Mad Tea Party, or Bezumnoe Chaepitie, is an annual charity initiative held on the 26th of November to mark the birthday of Podari Zhizn, our sister charity foundation. The idea behind Mad Tea Party is to raise a cup of tea, or coffee, to Podari Zhizn's achievements and support children with cancer.
We raise funds through charity events, volunteer initiatives and charitable donations. You are welcome to fundraise for us!
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The Case for ... 30 As The New 20
DATING TO HIS time as a top junior tennis player, Grigor Dimitrov has been blessed—which is to say, cursed—with the title of "the next Federer." A righty from Bulgaria, Dimitrov plays with the same casual elegance as Federer (right), hits a nearly identical one-handed backhand and even bears a slight resemblance to the man atop tennis's Mount Olympus. Currently No. 13 in the rankings, Dimitrov is getting the star-in-ascent treatment. He was recently accorded a generous deal from Nike. He is all over the ATP's marketing material. And at Wimbledon he was assigned to Centre Court and drew sizable crowds eager to catch the sport's Next Big Thing.
It's tempting to call him a young star, but that's not entirely accurate. While Dimitrov's career is just starting to gain altitude, he's already 23, older than, say, Kawhi Leonard and Mike Trout. But this is what it's come to in tennis. A quarter century ago Michael Chang won the French Open as a 17-year-old. Pete Sampras won his first Grand Slam title the next year, at 19. Today? There are no teenagers in the ATP's top 100. And the youngest player in the Wimbledon draw with a Slam to his name is Novak Djokovic, who's 27.
"Thirty is the new 20" could be the mantra of the women's draw as well. Those ferocious, precocious teenagers who won big titles before they were eligible for learner's permits? They are an extinct species. The top two Wimbledon seeds—Serena Williams and Li Na—were both 32. And they are more than a decade junior to colleague Kimiko Date-Krumm, who, at age 43, lost in the first round but vowed to return next year.
The reasons for the graying of the field are many, but most obviously the sport has become so physically demanding that full body (and emotional) maturity is an occupational requirement. When Tracy Austin won the 1979 U.S. Open as a 16-year-old, she weighed 90 pounds, roughly the size of a contemporary player's leg.
More important than the cause is the effect, and the mature workforce is to the sport's benefit. Tennis no longer has to deal with the ugliness (and bad publicity) that comes with young stars and prepubescent millionaires. Burnout cases, overbearing parents and public acts of rebellion—Capriati-itis, the affliction was shorthanded—are in sharp decline. Instead, there now exists on tour a cohort of thoughtful and self-possessed adults who, say, host pretournament charity benefits as Venus Williams did or, in the case of Andy Murray, 27, have the maturity to hire a woman as a coach.
What's more, tennis careers are spanning a longer bridge of time. In the same way that Yankees fans truly connect with Derek Jeter, who was drafted at 17 and is playing his final season this year at age 40, tennis fans get the full sports life cycle of their favorite players. We've seen Williams, for instance, evolve from a brash arriviste, to a champion in the meat of her career, to the dignified veteran she is today at age 34.
True, the absence of youth deprives tennis of a desirable demographic. True, the sport probably suffers in social media popularity. And, yes, there's been a drop in attention-getting melodrama and tantrums and arrested development. But the sport is hardly without high jinks. Last week Ivo Karlovic of Croatia lost his first round match and promptly took to Twitter to express his frustration, issuing the tweet:
"If you can't win on it, smoke it ... #grassseason"
Were Karlovic a teenage phenom still finding his way in the world, this would've been perceived as a cry for help and triggered all sorts of alarms from agents and handlers. But coming as it did from a 35-year-old man, it simply made for humor—juvenile, to be sure.
There now exists on tour a cohort of thoughtful and self-possessed adults
Years since a teenager, male or female, has won a Grand Slam event, the longest drought in the Open Era.
Teenagers to finish the year ranked No. 1 this century.
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Carols and Cakes, Music and Madness, Shopping and Gifting! The Christmas vibes are in the air. Madras Margarita – The Christmas Edition is set to ring in the festive season. You can expect great entertainment, delicious food and amazing music. They even have a special Book Exchange section and a stand up act planned.
A Christmas Market is being organised by the retailers on CP Ramaswamy Road in Alwarpet! You can expect music, decorations and lots of stalls selling food, drink, decorations, and crafts. Look forward to special offers. This festival is jointly organised by Samasta, azure, Kimono and Silver Moonlight- Fine Jewellery.
Eat, shop and be merry whether you've been naughty or nice! Don't think twice as you head to 'Under the Mistletoe' for the most wonderful time of the year at the English Tea room in Alwarpet. It is being organised by PopNroll. You can expect pop up fashion, gifting, dessert and accessories stores.
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This year, at the Friday Fun Night Dinner we will draw for 2 Yeti Hopper 30's – 1 ticket from the NC PAC and 1 ticket from the SC PAC! Tickets are $25 each and all proceeds go to the PAC's thanks to the donation of the Yeti Hopper 30's from S.T. Wooten Corporation for the SC PAC & Jeff Radack for the NC PAC.
Support the PAC of your choice and remember tickets purchased for the NC PAC must be made with personal funds!


turing iconic art from the DC Comics Forever Evil storyline, these playmats can be used as a game board accessory or simply enjoyed as a celebration of the beautiful artwork from the game. New features on this playmat include space to store your Victory Point and Frozen tokens during the game.
Featuring the box art from the DC Comics Deck-Building Game: Heroes Unite, these playmats can be used as a game board accessory or simply enjoyed as a celebration of the beautiful art work.
The DC Comics Multiverse encompasses an ever-expanding realm of elseworld tales, alternate timelines, dreamed realities, parallel worlds, and possible futures. Like the Multiverse itself, the DC Comics Deck-Building Game continues to expand and now there is finally a place to contain it all. STORAGE BOX.
The DC Universe is in peril! In the DC Comics Deck-Building Game: Crisis Expansion, you will face some of the most epic challenges, events, and destructive forces in the history of comic-dom — but this time, you won't be going in alone!
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Crisis Expansion Pack 3 unleashes 14 "Impossible Mode" Crime Syndicate Super-Villains to battle against and Crisis versions of eight oversized characters such as Lex Luthor, Sinestro, and Bane. Plus, you'll also find six new playable, oversized characters and new main deck cards for competitive players.
Crossover Pack #1 features the Justice Society of America, usually known simply as the JSA. These classic Super Heroes have been around for a long time and often claim top talent authors and artists, such as the worldfamous Alex Ross!
This expanded Crossover pack includes Hidden Roles, Villainous Machinations, Challenge Cards, Mastermind Plots, plus new main deck cards and new oversized Super Hero cards.
DC Comics Deck-Building Game: Crossover Pack 5 – The Rogues features a full set of new playable Super Heroes, Super Villains to defeat, and new Main Deck cards such as Equipment, Locations and Super Powers.
DC Comics Deck-Building Game: Crossover Pack 7 – New Gods features a full set of new playable characters: Orion, Mister Miracle, Big Barda, Kalibak, Granny Goodness, and Darkseid.
Can Batman take down The Joker — or will he go mad trying? The action is fast and furious in DC Comics Deck-Building Game: Rivals – Batman vs The Joker as players vie to add the right mix of components to their decks, then launch attacks directly at their archnemesis! The first player to drop the opponent three times wins.
This game sets to recreate the never-ending conflict between Hal Jordan and Sinestro. The 98 cards in the set include new heroes, villains, equipment, locations, constructs, and features two different approaches to play.


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Hermes Conrad (Futurama) Free Vector download
Hermes Conrad is a Jamaican Rastafarian and grade 36 Bureaucrat, and proud of it. He works at Planet Express, handling stamping, filing, collating, and accounting - all the fiddly little paperwork that only a true bureaucrat can handle properly. He claims, however, that he is only anal 78.36% of the time. He is also an honorary Globetrotter, and has worked for Mom's Friendly Robot Company as Inspector #5. He lives with his family in an apartment.
Hermes is a bureaucrat working for the Planet Express delivery company, under Hubert J. Farnsworth. He is friendly and hard working but can also be nasty at times, particularly to Dr. Zoidberg. Despite his wide frame, Hermes was an accomplished limboer. He has a rivalry with Barbados Slim. Hermes also has a habit of saying "Sweet (something) of (some place)". The show also hints that Hermes does not like his co-workers in "The Farnsworth Parabox". He first tells Leela to shoot Bender, Fry and Zoidberg, and second has to be begged not to eject the crew from the airlock.
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Irish Rugby Release Statement On Summer Tour Of Australia
by Jason Hennessy · May 15, 2020
Postponed.
Irish Rugby have released a statement on their tour to Australia following World Rugby's announcement this morning that the July international window has officially been postponed.
World Rugby added that all parties, including member unions, international competitions, professional club competitions and International Rugby Players, will be involved in the continued evaluation of potential contingency options with a view to achieving an aligned calendar for the remainder of the year.
The IRFU meanwhile have said they work with World Rugby and all other stakeholders to work out what to do with the rugby calendar in 2020.
Confirming the postponement, IRFU Performance Director, David Nucifora said:
"While it is disappointing that the summer tour to Australia will not go ahead as scheduled, it will not be a surprise to many as it is clear that C-19 will have implications for our game for some time to come.
"We continue to work with World Rugby, our fellow unions and our players and their representative body, Rugby Players Ireland, to develop a road-map for the return of our game.
"In the meantime, we have, in conjunction with the provinces, provided players with programmes to ensure that they remain in condition for when we get a green light to return to training."


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The main event in the Old World for people in aviation is the annual gathering on the shores of Lake Constance in the south German Burg of Friedrichshafen. It's called simply AERO and is the one European show all about all facets of aviation. AERO gathers the continents's boldest and the brightest, and if aviation is resolute in reaching people, ordinary people who dream, here they can discover and enjoy flying from its base to its boundaries of speed and attitude.
At any aviation event these days, whether focused on commercial flight, showcasing military hardware, or exhibiting the best of recreational flying, one is likely to find vintage aircraft and the mother of all collectible aircraft, Warbirds. These standouts add an indispensable vigor to the ambiance of being or knowing a pilot. AERO invariably obliges in putting these once volitant veterans in the spotlight.
Held since 2002 at Messe Friedrichshafen (see blockquote), AERO has showcased the exhibits of hundreds of airplane manufacturers and multitudes of suppliers. The show has become an essential stopover for aviators on the Old World side of the Atlantic. While not alone, and vigorously attempting to keep pace with big events such as AirVenture and Sun 'n Fun, there are stores of vintage aircraft and warbirds to be seen at AERO if one keeps their compass pointed and calibrated.
Messe Friedrichshafen is a stylistically and functionally modern airport-based expo center. It offers a charming ambience amid profuse natural lighting. The indoor exhibit space is large, accommodating events over 900,000 square feet—on par with a show the size of NBAA's annual convention.
While the 12 grand halls of Messe are divided among categories of aircraft, finding vintage aircraft and warbirds at AERO is surprisingly simple. They stand out. This is after all why we love them.
Before chronicling the warbirds spotted at prior AERO shows, it's important to remember that here in the Old World, Germany in particular, is where aviation's greatest expansion took place—one charged with innovation and development. Aviation literally took off and accelerated, in large part, on the WWI and WWII stages of Europe. It then played out worldwide on a massive scale.
On the experimental side of European aircraft design, several manufacturers have introduced relic aircraft as offerings in the unbelievably slight ultralight class. For example, the UL-39 Albi, JH Corsair, and Stampe SV4-RS each borrow from the namesake and likeness of their predecessors. The recreations are astounding and each of these builds drew steady crowds at AERO.
A typical AERO show designates four or more halls of the event to the rapidly growing segment of aviation in Europe that includes Ultralight (UL, called microlight in some countries), Very Light Aircraft (VLA), and Light Sport Aeroplanes (LSA, the European equivalent to America's Light-Sport Aircraft). Here again is where much of the innovation in European aviation is taking place. It is happening due to simpler licensing requirements. The light aircraft pilot community is henceforth growing decidedly faster than the private pilot licensing (PPL) segment. And within this class—where pilots still dream—one finds a fascination for vintage aircraft, warbirds and their replicas.
The Aero L-39 Albatros is a military jet trainer still being built today in the Czech Republic by Aero Vodochody. It dates back to the 1960s when Czechoslovakia still existed, under communist rule. The Albatros is said to be the most widely used jet trainer in the world. In addition to serving as a basic and advanced pilot training platform, it has flown in light-attack combat missions.
Despite a number of notable crashes, the L-39 remains popular among collectors. Many former military specimens have been sold publicly. Specialized flight schools offer training in the jet. Since 2004, the Defense/MRO Division of Aero Vodochody performs demilitarization of these aircraft, supports civil registration and certification, offers life extension programs, crew training, logistics, inspections and other expertise.
In contrast, or perhaps sameness, the UL-39 Albi is a svelte carbon-composite clone with a non-conventional "jet-drive" powerplant. Albi is offered by SkyLeader Aircraft also of the Czech Republic. The aircraft's BMW S1000RR engine is a power bike derivative whereby a reciprocating internal combustion engine drives a fan. Thus equipped, the UL-39 flies with around 193 hp (142 kW). A completely new airplane concept, conceived by the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Czech Technical University Prague, proposes to offer the properties of a jet airplane in the ultralight category.
The UL-39 Albi is offered by SkyLeader Aircraft of the Czech Republic.
Construction of the UL-39 is compliant to CS-VLA (an EASA Certification Specification for Very Light Aircraft). According to Radek Filip of SkyLeader, "The UL-39 Albi is a longtime project. One prototype was built three years ago. At this time, we are developing a second prototype with a better engine and modification of the fuselage and wings. V(ne) will be more than 350 km/h [189 knots] and cruise speed will be around 320 km/h [173 knots]." Expectations are for the aircraft to be finished in 2020, and the airplane ready for sale.
Another warbird replica in the ultralight class is the JH Corsair by JH Aircraft. It offers an example of experimenting in lightweight construction with recognizable styling on the exterior. In outward appearance, this aircraft resembles the Vought F4U Corsair, an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War.
Original F4U Corsairs were in high demand following their debut. They were built by three different manufacturers over an 11-year run, the longest production run of any piston-engine fighter aircraft in U.S. history. More than 12,500 examples of the F4U were built, comprising 16 separate variants. Countries operating the Corsair included Argentina, El Salvador, France, Honduras, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. An estimated 45 F4U aircraft are now privately owned in the U.S.
The JH Corsair is offered by JH Aircraft of Germany.
Today's JH Corsair complies with the SSDR (Single Seat De-Regulated) microlight initiative in the UK and the FAA's FAR Part 103 ultralight class. Target design weight is an unbelievably low 254 lbs. (120 kg.) empty.
During the Second World War, Stampe et Vertongen built the SV.4 as a trainer and touring airplane. However, only 35 of were built before the company was closed. After the war, a further 65 aircraft were built as trainers for the Belgian Air Force. Later, under license, the SV.4C was built in France and French Algeria where a combined total of 940 aircraft were completed. It was widely used by French military units as a primary trainer and many SV.4 examples served in French aero clubs then later sold in the UK and other countries.
Today, the highly prized SV.4 is available in replica form as the Stampe SV4-RS. Working off original drawings to maintain a 1:1 airframe scale, the Stampe SV4-RS was developed from scratch by Ultralight Concept of Belgium. The SV4-RS is significantly lighter at 290 kg, versus 560 kg previously. Four engine options are offered. Approvals of the SV4-RS have been granted in Belgium, Germany and France with six aircraft presently flying.
The Stampe SV4-RS is offered by Ultralight Concept of Belgium.
If a true warbird is what one treasures, at least one firm is producing replicas for the nostalgia-minded private pilot. The original Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann served as a basic trainer in Germany and first flew in April 1934. The all new T-131 PA Jungmann is being built today by parts supplier Air Res Aviation of Poland. It is intended as a recreational flivver, and a bonus logbook entry for those who perform training in it.
The T-131 PA Jungmann is offered by Air Res Aviation of Poland.
The Bü 131 Jungmann was used by the Luftwaffe during World War II. Sturdy and agile, it was first delivered to the Deutscher Luftsportverband (German Air Sports Association) and operated in nearly all the Luftwaffe's primary flying schools. Production licenses were granted to Switzerland, Spain, Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Japan. Current owners and pilots prize the Bü 131 for its outstanding handling characteristics when compared to other antique biplanes and even more modern aerobatic types.
Promoting their T-131 Jungmann, Air Res Aviation brought its "brand new aircraft with historical origin" to AERO in 2017. The company built two replicas from scratch using original technical drawings and documentation from 1937. According to Michał Malinowski of Air Res, "A few elements have been changed to achieve better performance." The T-131 Jungmann is available as a kit on the company's website with a selection of engines and a variety of options.
M332AK engine by LOM in the T-131 Jungmann.
While today's trade shows are populated with replicas and remans of warbirds, one can also find true gems of aviation history. Chem-Tools, a German maker of cleaning products for cars, airplanes, motorcycles and boats, had its branded T-28B Trojan at AERO.
The T-28 Trojan exhibited by Chem-Tools a German maker of cleaning products for vehicles of all types.
The North American Aviation T-28 Trojan is a piston-engine military trainer aircraft used by the United States Air Force and United States Navy beginning in the 1950s. Besides being used as a trainer, the T-28 was employed as a counter-insurgency aircraft, primarily during the Vietnam War. Though first adopted by the U.S. Air Force, the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard also used these aircraft well into the early 1980s.
The North American Aviation T-28 Trojan has endured in civilian use as an aerobatics and warbird performer. Many T-28 examples are on display throughout the world. In addition, a considerable number exist in private ownership.
Sometimes warbirds and vintage aircraft only feign authenticity. Modern construction and lightweight materials have given way to bulletproof designs of the past. These new warbirds subsist on inspiration and the predisposition of their predecessors.
The Viper SD-4 is one such example. A two-seat microlight and LSA from Tomark of the Slovak Republic (the other half of the former Czechoslovakia), this aircraft looks conspicuously a lot like a great number of other modern constructions. However, the Viper SD-4 is all-metal while many similar looking aircraft are constructed of polymer and fiber composites. The Viper SD-4 is sleek, and painted in gray it resembles a warbird. With a single propeller, it's being positioned as warbird trainer.
The Viper SD-4 is offered by Tomark of the Slovak Republic.
The Blackshape Prime and Gabriel are offered by Blackshape of Italy.
The Blackshape models derived from a Giuseppe Vidor design, the Asso X Jewel. Originally a wood concept aircraft, it later surfaced as the Millennium Master, a carbon fiber product of the University of Turin's Department of Aerostructures. While the BK 100 Prime is marketed in Italy and other parts of Europe, in the U.S. it appears as the Tarragon (as reported by Kitplanes magazine), yet another design variation by CFM Air of Italy and Pelegrin of Latvia.
The Pelegrin Tarragon is offered by Pelegrin of Latvia.
AERO takes place mostly inside the halls and courtyards of Messe. While adjacent to Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen (IATA code FDH), the airfield is generally limited to arrivals and departures during the show. Though access remains closed, one may find warbirds alongside the active taxiway Bravo and even vintage aircraft in the camping area situated on the airfield. This differs greatly from the general openness of Lakeland Linder Field during Sun 'n Fun or Wittman Regional Airport during AirVenture Oshkosh. Despite the separation between exhibition center and airfield, flying in in one's own plane is very practical and growing in popularity.
The Zeppelin is a timeless aircraft that seems locked in its origins. It's an aircraft that never fully developed a purpose despite the grand expectations it promised. Today it is a spectacle, an observation platform for ground gawkers and patrons who ride in it.
Housed in a large hangar at the airfield's center, the Zeppelin makes frequent roundtrips allowing passengers a unique tour of the neighboring Alpine region. Flights range from half an hour to two hours with fares priced from €215 to €810.
A requisite sojourn during deployment at AERO is a visit the outstanding aviation-themed, the Zeppelin Museum situated on the waterfront of Lake Constance. The museum is located in a repurposed Bauhaus-era train station building. It houses a collection and chronicled history of, you guessed it, Zeppelin airships. It's a large space featuring a walk-in section of an airship. The waterfront setting, historic building and exhibits contained within are a thumbs-up and should appeal to all visitors.
Count Zeppelin, as he is commonly referred to, was Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August Graf von Zeppelin, a German general and later aircraft manufacturer. He was a scion (descendant) of a noble family, hence bearing title of "Count." His story along with stories of his airships are fascinating. Perhaps this is especially true given that these great aircraft are generally relegated as things of a past era.
The flying Zeppelin resides in the itular hangar next to Messe on the airfield. There, it was accompanied at a gala event at the start of AERO 2017 by another vintage empress, the Rimowa-Junkers F13. These two remarkable aircraft reinforce the grandeur of airships and full-metal aircraft representing innovation and development in aviation.
Despite the luxury of abundant indoor space, some exhibitors set up outdoors at AERO. The first Rimowa-Junkers F13, produced by luggage maker Rimowa, was positioned between Messe and the Zeppelin hangar. This newly constructed F13 is a meticulously accurate replica of the 1920s all metal German passenger aircraft.
Historically fascinating, the F13 project was launched after the Armistice of Compiègne in 1918. The idea was to construct a passenger airplane to link countries peacefully, thereby precluding any possibility of future war. Fledgling airlines worldwide adopted it. The F13 succeeded in reducing long distances and production went on for 14 years.
Rimowa continues the tradition of peacemaker today both with the F13 replica and its line of suitcase products which resemble the corrugated wing and fuselage skins of the aircraft. The Rimowa-Junkers F13 was undergoing flight testing in Switzerland in 2017, when it made an appearance at AERO. It is expected to eventually make is way to the U.S. For true aficionados of craftsmanship and durability, Rimowa has announced the anticipated manufacture of a limited number F13 replicas.
A trip to AERO and Friedrichshafen would not be complete without a stop at the Dornier Museum. It sits opposite the runway from Messe, though on the same side as the commercial air terminal. Like Count Zeppelin, the name Claude Dornier is synonymous with aviation in Germany.
Dornier Flugzeugwerke created many civil and military aircraft including the astrologically named Comet and Mercury, the aquatic monikered Whale (a flying boat), and the telluric Flying Pencil. The company would go on to form many commercial partnerships with other aviation and space related interests, including U.S. firm Fairchild Aircraft. In true German form, the Dornier Museum does a meticulous job of chronicling the research, development and eventual production of many Dornier designs.
At AERO 2017 & 2018, Siemens presented the hybrid-electric Magnus eFusion, a unique electric powered aerobatic trainer with a diesel engine for recharging batteries while in flight. The aircraft was specially designed for UL, VLA and LSA markets and built by Magnus Aircraft in Hungary. Siemens is a storied company, one which includes an aviation past. The Siemens-Schuckert R.VIII was a bomber aircraft designed and built in Germany from 1916. Six 300-horsepower piston engines powered the massive biplane measuring over 150 feet in wingspan.
The Magnus eFusion powered by a Siemens electric motor.
In 2017, the eFusion was displayed alongside the world speed record setting Extra 330LE, also powered by a Siemens electric motor. The prototype eFusion, and its two occupants, were lost is a crash in Hungary in May 2018. One month later, Magnus introduced the Fusion 212, a FAA approved S-LSA powered by a choice of three 100-horsepower engines from Rotax and UL Power. The composite fuselage Fusion 212 promises cruise speeds of up to 130 knots and was designed for aerobatics, stressed to -3/+6g, with its large control surfaces.
A pair of celebrities, two vintage aerobatic Pitts Specials were also on display at Aero 2017. The Pitts S-1D Special is a light aerobatic biplane designed by Curtis Pitts. The design first flew in 1944. Occupying one corner of the center courtyard at Messe were the diminutive twins. These German-registered aircraft form the Trig Aerobatic Team and have been performing exhibitions for years, primarily in the UK. Trig Avionics had its booth just inside the window.
The Pitts S-1D Special operated by Trig Avionics.
At AERO one can easily satisfy an itch for vintage and warbird aircraft. One might even open their mind to the modern world where digital instruments, lightweight production methods, and heavyweight regulations are redefining that which is old. There is certainly an abundance of warbird aviation on the horizon. It earnestly represents the past while managing to work in the present.


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Every design project is a balancing act. Designers must manage an array of elements – composition, color, lighting, function, shape, and texture – in order to create a cohesive, compelling space. Whether you're tackling a small scale room remodel or you're designing an eye-catching poster, one of the biggest challenges both professional and amateur designers face is pulling all the elements together in a way that feels complete and creates an appropriate atmosphere.
Color is frequently a hard-to-manage element, as its very nature resists accurate description, and its perception varies from person to person. Understanding a little color theory can help designers make the transition from adequate to outstanding, and mastering the use of high key and low key color is one of the best ways to get started.
A low key scheme contains a range of dark value colors; high key contains a range of light value colors.
High key color describes the set of colors that range from mid-tone hues to white, while low key color spans the range from mid-tone to black. In general, the high key range provides upbeat options, while low key colors provide more dramatic tones. The role these colors play in a project is a major factor in the mood or atmosphere that's created because color elicits emotion – helps to play up the feeling that a designer wants to evoke.
Although color is only one of the design elements used to create feeling in a design, it's one that can create the framework around which other elements can be employed. Establishing the mood or tone of a space should be one of the very first steps in the design process, as it's related to function and guides many of the decisions that have to be made, beginning with the color palette. Color precision is frequently the single element that is at fault in designs whose moods are just slightly off – designs that almost work, but don't quite. Discussions with clients about mood and high key or low key color should often happen early in the design process, as they're fundamental to getting a project right, right from the start.
So how does a discussion about high key or low key color work? Let's play with some examples.
We'll start with some color theory everyone understands – we think of blue and other cool colors as calming. We tend to associate cool colors with tranquility and peace, so designers frequently use blues and greens when they're creating a calm space. Seaglass tones – softened, worn green and lavender, along with greyed, low chroma blues are the classic palette used to evoke serenity.
Like all colors, though, blue isn't a single shade. Possibilities are endless – from high key, pale blues all the way along the continuum to deep, low key shades. High key turquoise can create a cheerful, bright space, while deep, saturated navy blue can evoke a dramatic atmosphere, particularly when it's paired with other deep tone, low key colors or contrasted with neutral colors.
Conversely, we think of warm colors – reds, yellow, and oranges – as sunny, dramatic shades. Using low key, deep gold and crimson can be dramatic, but a designer can create less stimulating spaces with higher toned, paler versions of warm colors. Particularly by using tones with little contrast, along with neutral shades, the impact and emotion of a warmer palette can be toned down.
For example color consultants and interior designers don't always have the luxury of working in ideal spaces. We frequently have to manage limitations like an abundance or shortage of natural light. We might be faced with quirky room sizes or shapes. We may have to create a cohesive mood in a space that's used for multiple purposes. The deliberate use of high and low key color can be the key to making a difficult project work.
A room that typically bakes in the summer sun is the perfect spot to use a high key cool palette to mitigate the warm atmosphere. A kitchen that doubles as an office could be overwhelmed by desk clutter and cooking paraphernalia, but an accent wall in a deep, low key color can draw the eye away from the less appealing elements in a space. Dark spaces – particularly ones with low ceilings – benefit from bright, high key shades that create the illusion of space and light.
Whether you're looking to create a particular mood, tie together multiple spaces with a cohesive palette, or solve a sticky graphic design problem, playing with high key and low key colors can help you bring balance to your design project. You may opt to flout the rules, using colors in an unexpected way for an edgy, unique atmosphere, or you may opt for a more traditional, classic approach, but understanding how high key and low key colors work lets you make your choices skillfully.
Your visual examples in this article are very helpful.
Kate, I really enjoy receiving your newsletter. It stimulates creativity, is very informative, and I always learn something practical that I can use immediately.
Great to know you have learned something you can use. Thank you for your nice comment, Laura.
Thank you, Mo! What a nice thing to say. I appreciate it.
Love the idea of creating with and endless array of options, where colors go from lighter versions, high key, to darker ones, low key. I've realised that I tend to work in the extremes, not so often with middle key colors. I wonder if is a characteristic of my style or if it is some difficulty I have for working in mid tones…??? Don't know, will have to think more about this… thanks!
Being familiar with your work Felicitas I believe it is your style rather than a problem. It could be fun to try creating with middle key but don't change you style. It is sensational!
Thanks, Kate! I love to read your articles. My request is, and a suggestion for your "new direction", is to branch out into contract colors for those of us in contract design. The firm I work for has an office in Silicon Valley. Our clients are very open to using non-standard colors for their offices. I would love to see your certification changed to a more generic designation to apply to contract color consulting, as well as residential consulting. Thanks for everything!


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Q: jquery checkbox attr change seems not to work Does anyone have any idea why this code seems not to work?
What am I doing wrong?
JQuery 1.5.1 is used.
JS code:
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A: The value of a "checked" attribute should be "checked":

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A: Just two helpful ideas to check the change for attributes:

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*Write the plain HTML first, without Javascript. Did it work? If so, then write it with JS

*If you had modified an html tag recall the attribute itself, so you can check that your code had been executed well. E. g. alert($({your target object}).attr({the attribute  which added}));
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A: I just ran into this myself. It seems in jQuery 1.5.1 and 1.5.2 setting the checked attribute is a bit buggy. I had better luck with $(':checkbox').val(boolean) (which is even a bit easier).
Update: after some digging, it seems the webkit inspector doesn't actually show the checked attribute in the DOM, but jQuery reads/writes it properly. Very odd. Serves me right for using the nightly webkit builds for dev.

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*Are you remembering that .next() returns a sibling.

*What happens if you remove the href='#'?

*Does your click event even fire?

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JLL Launches India Desk in Dubai
December 7, 2015NewsComments: 0
Response To Massive Interest For Investments in GCC and India
Dubai, 7 December 2015: JLL, the world's leading real estate investment and advisory firm, has announced the launch of its 'India Desk' in Dubai, a new medium aimed at facilitating cross-border investment between India and the GCC.
This new initiative will support GCC investors in managing their real estate investments and holdings in India while also advising investors and developers from India on entering the UAE and wider GCC markets. The desk is currently advising investors in Dubai to fund a development project in Mumbai, and is also shortlisting land acquisition opportunities in India for an Abu Dhabi-based group.
Anuj Puri, Chairman and Country Head, JLL India said: "We continue to see a significant interest from investors and developers from the GCC for India, and vice versa. By establishing this channel, we will ensure that our clients receive the same high quality of services that they are accustomed to across the globe."
Commenting on this new initiative, Gaurav Shivpuri, Head of Capital Markets JLL MENA said: "India has had a long-standing partnership with the UAE, and it continues to play a huge role in the region's economic success. As business interests resonate across borders, it is an opportune time to set up a platform to facilitate cross-border investments."
The desk will be led by Swati Shanker, Lead – India Desk, who is based in Dubai and Amit Pande, Head of Private Wealth, India & Middle East, based in Mumbai.
Tags: Dubai, India Desk, JLL