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Q: Calculating time to first fixation, first fixation duration, and visit duration from series of fixations (eye tracking; R) I hope everyone is doing well.
I am currently working with an eye tracking dataset. I have processed the fixations using the R package "gazepath". This has provided me with an output of fixations to particular coordinates on a x/y plane.
My goal is to calculate: first fixation duration, time to first fixation, and total visit duration for a series of areas of interest which correspond to a x-y coordinate range for each trial.
For this study, I have two main Areas of Interest - eyes and mouth.
For example say the eyes were located from x1 – .200 to x2 – .300 and y1 – .500 to y1 – .600
And the face was located from x1 – .100 to x2 – .500 and y1 .100 to y2 .800.
So in the example below, for trial 1 looking at the face it should output something like:
time to first fixation = 1; first fixation duration =250; total fixation duration = 2116.667
I would want to do this for each trial and each AOI. Help with creating a loop for a series of subject files and saving the output for each individual subject would also be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time and consideration! Take care, Caroline
df1 <- data.frame(Participant = c('A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A' ),
Trial = c(1,1,1,1,2, 2,2,2,2,2),
FixationDuration = c(250, 950, 250, 666.6666667, 216.6666667, 383.3333333, 433.3333333, 500, 383.3333333, 550),
StartTimeforFixation= c(1, 301, 1284, 1584, 2301, 2567, 3001, 3484, 4034, 4451),
EndTimeforFixation = c(250, 1250, 1533, 2250, 2516, 2950, 3433, 3983, 4416, 5000),
mean_x = c(0.464453,  0.499141, 0.491302, 0.496063, 0.491435, 0.494063, 0.498093, 0.487845, 0.492093, 0.497614),
mean_y = c(0.638584, 0.515769, 0.604171, 0.685817, 0.546331, 0.70222,0.528106, 0.615643, 0.551993, 0.661424),
POGsdSacAmp = c(4.84E-05, 0.000103, 6.69E-05, 0.000111, 0.000118, 0.000108,
7.15E-05, 7.31E-05, 6.76E-05, 7.10E-05),
RMS = c(6.61E-05, 0.000128, 7.89E-05, 8.27E-05, 0.000156, 0.000151, 7.85E-05, 6.91E-05,  8.86E-05, 9.17E-05))

A: Using dplyr, this can be achieved pretty easily by grouping.
library(tidyverse)
df1 <- tibble(Participant = c('A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A' ),
                  Trial = c(1,1,1,1,2, 2,2,2,2,2),
                  FixationDuration = c(250, 950, 250, 666.6666667, 216.6666667, 383.3333333, 433.3333333, 500, 383.3333333, 550),
                  StartTimeforFixation= c(1, 301, 1284, 1584, 2301, 2567, 3001, 3484, 4034, 4451),
                  EndTimeforFixation = c(250, 1250, 1533, 2250, 2516, 2950, 3433, 3983, 4416, 5000),
                  mean_x = c(0.464453,  0.499141, 0.491302, 0.496063, 0.491435, 0.494063, 0.498093, 0.487845, 0.492093, 0.497614),
                  mean_y = c(0.638584, 0.515769, 0.604171, 0.685817, 0.546331, 0.70222,0.528106, 0.615643, 0.551993, 0.661424),
                  POGsdSacAmp = c(4.84E-05, 0.000103, 6.69E-05, 0.000111, 0.000118, 0.000108,
                                  7.15E-05, 7.31E-05, 6.76E-05, 7.10E-05),
                  RMS = c(6.61E-05, 0.000128, 7.89E-05, 8.27E-05, 0.000156, 0.000151, 7.85E-05, 6.91E-05,  8.86E-05, 9.17E-05))

First, we need to compute the individual durations:
df1 %>%
  mutate(fix_time = EndTimeforFixation - StartTimeforFixation)
# A tibble: 10 x 10
#   Participant Trial FixationDuration StartTimeforFixat~ EndTimeforFixati~ mean_x mean_y POGsdSacAmp     RMS fix_time
#   <chr>       <dbl>            <dbl>              <dbl>             <dbl>  <dbl>  <dbl>       <dbl>   <dbl>    <dbl>
# 1 A               1             250                   1               250  0.464  0.639   0.0000484 6.61e-5      249
# 2 A               1             950                 301              1250  0.499  0.516   0.000103  1.28e-4      949
# 3 A               1             250                1284              1533  0.491  0.604   0.0000669 7.89e-5      249
# 4 A               1             667.               1584              2250  0.496  0.686   0.000111  8.27e-5      666
...

Note here I get 249 ms for the first one when you had 250 ms.
Then you can define groups, here the participant and the trial should be the relevant groups. Within each group, you can then compute whatever statistic you want:
df1 %>%
  mutate(fix_time = EndTimeforFixation - StartTimeforFixation) %>%
  group_by(Participant, Trial) %>%
  summarize(tot_duration = sum(fix_time))
# A tibble: 2 x 3
# Groups:   Participant [1]
#  Participant Trial tot_duration
#  <chr>       <dbl>        <dbl>
#1 A               1         2113
#2 A               2         2460

Of course, in the summarize statement you can also compute mean(), var(), sd(), or anything else you're interested in.
Now, what should you do to only compute the statistics for trials in the right area? You can use filter before computing:
df1 %>%
  mutate(fix_time = EndTimeforFixation - StartTimeforFixation,
         AOI_face = (mean_x >= .100 & mean_x <= .500 & mean_y >= .100 & mean_y <= .800),
         AOI_eyes = (mean_x >= .200 & mean_x <= .300 & mean_y >= .500 & mean_y <= .600)) %>%
  filter(AOI_face) %>%
  group_by(Participant, Trial) %>%
  summarize(tot_duration = sum(fix_time))

Here I'm assuming one trial can be in several AOI. If you instead assign a single AOI for each trial, you would want to create a single AOI column with values "face", "eyes", ..., and group_by(Participant, Trial, AOI) to compute the mean for each.
Finally, to save the results to disk, I would recommend write_csv().


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Q: Use BroadcastReceiver that asks a user if they wish to open app onReceive I am trying to create an app that communicates with USB flash drive. I would like to have the user prompted and asked if they wish to open the app once the intent "android.hardware.usb.action.USB_DEVICE_ATTACHED" is received.
Currently, I have the onRecieve() set up so that it launches the main activity
 @Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {

    Intent startIntent = context
            .getPackageManager()
            .getLaunchIntentForPackage(context.getPackageName());

    startIntent.setFlags(
            Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_REORDER_TO_FRONT |
                    Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK |
                    Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_RESET_TASK_IF_NEEDED
    );
    context.startActivity(startIntent);
}

I would like to have the user prompted for permission first, a good example of what I would like to achieve is ES File Explorer Like this

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I would like to have the user prompted and asked if they wish to open the app once the intent "android.hardware.usb.action.USB_DEVICE_ATTACHED" is received.

The screen you want to show has to from your app so in fact is has already started, even if the user perceives it differently.
What you can do is start an activity when this broadcast is received (you need to be in activity context to be able to show stuff on the screen). Make the activity's background transparent and have it show a dialog on top that handles the user's input. From there you either start the next activity, or not.

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Шоу-проект «Театральный Бой» — крупный уникальный российский театральный проект, который включает в себя серию подпроектов: «Театральный Бой. Классика», «Театральный Бой. Король Импровизации», «Театральные Бои. Видеолига», шоу талантов актеров «Театральный Бой», «Театральный Бой. Битва режиссёров». Основа проекта — состязание (конкурс) актеров как в подготовленных драматических миниатюрах, так и в жанре импровизации.

Появился в Санкт-Петербурге в 2007 г.

«Театральный Бой» — проект, который дает возможность молодым и неизвестным пока актерам, выпускникам театральных вузов показать себя широкой аудитории зрителей.

Все началось с идеи создания динамичного конкурса любительских театров в нетипичном для классического театра формате. Эта идея принадлежит студентам Северо-Западной Академии Государственной Службы (СЗАГС, ныне РАНХиГС) Ирине Молоковой и Юлии Минажевой — артистам театра-студии «М-арТ», поэтому организатором конкурса первоначально выступила академия.

Уже в 2008 году конкурс вырос до общегородского масштабного события, и к его подготовке стали привлекаться различные организации: Комитет по молодёжной политике и взаимодействию с общественными организациями, Комитет по культуре Санкт-Петербурга, Санкт-Петербургская общественная организация содействия культурному развитию и социализации молодёжи "Центр «КУРС».

Авторы конкурса
Молокова Ирина Александровна (выпускница СЗАГС),

Минажева Юлия Романовна (выпускница СЗАГС).

С 2010 года неизменным ведущим шоу-программ является Николай Шереметов.

Формат конкурса
«Театральный Бой» — состязание театральных трупп и отдельных актеров. Уникальность проекта заключается в сочетании классического театра (в виде театральных этюдов и миниатюр) с форматом «нетеатрального» шоу. Участники демонстрируют театральные номера в нескольких раундах, а члены жюри поднимают после каждого раунда оценки. Отдельные раунды-задания каждый год изменяются.

Примеры раундов
 театрализованная визитная карточка участников, либо театральные зачины на заданную стилистикой боя тему,
 театральная фантазия по мотивам картины известного художника («Ожившая картина») либо драматический отрывок из классических произведений в разных стилях («Сон в летнюю ночь» У. Шекспира в стилях бродвейского мюзикла или ток-шоу, «Гамлет» в стилях вестерна или индийской мелодрамы, «Ромео и Джульетта» в стиле бондианы или диснеевского мультфильма и т. д.),
 стихотворная импровизация в смене предлагаемых обстоятельств (отыгрывание предлагаемых членами жюри обстоятельств стихами заранее подготовленного стихотворения),
 отрывки драматических спектаклей, пластические композиции, эстрадные и драматические миниатюры и др.
 Шоу-программа конкурса проходит в определённой боевой стилистике: боксёрский бой, рыцарский турнир, гладиаторский поединок, социалистическая революция и т. д.
Подобных проектов в России не существует. Нестандартный для театра формат является востребованным и интересным, поскольку даёт зрителю широкое разнообразие жанров и стилей в течение одного вечера.

История развития конкурса
Впервые «Театральный Бой» состоялся 9 апреля 2007 года в Санкт-Петербургском государственном академическом театре им. Ленсовета. Система судейства была построена таким образом, что каждая команда приводила своего члена жюри, который не мог оценивать свою команду. Однако такая система сразу оказалась неэффективной, поскольку некоторые жюри, не имея возможности голосовать за своих подопечных, ставили остальным участникам сильно заниженные оценки. В следующие годы весь состав судей комплектовался уже оргкомитетом конкурса. И с самого начала в жюри входили только известные и уважаемые представители петербургской сцены. Связано это было с необходимость получения молодёжными театрами компетентного и авторитетного мнения в отношении уровня своего мастерства. Однако все годы, начиная с 2007 года и по настоящее время неизменным председателем жюри является народный артист России Иван Иванович Краско.

Кроме того, для открытия конкурса приглашаются известные и оригинальные творческие коллективы. Например, частым гостем «Театрального Боя» являлся Санкт-Петербургский театр пластики рук Hand Made.

В 2008 и 2009 годах конкурс проводился в Учебном театре на Моховой. И когда количество зрителей превысило количество посадочных мест, и гостей пришлось сажать по 1,5 человека на место (в театре не стулья, а скамейки), «Театральный Бой» переехал в 2010 году в Театр юных зрителей имени А. А. Брянцева, где и проводится ежегодно (исключение составил 2011 год).

В 2010 году Комитет по молодёжной политике и взаимодействию с общественными организациями Санкт-Петербурга, под чьим патронажем находился конкурс, порекомендовал конкурс в качестве площадки для постановки дипломной режиссёрской шоу-программы выпускнице кафедры режиссуры массовых праздников Санкт-Петербургского университета культуры и искусств. С тех пор «Театральный Бой» стал уделять особо тщательное внимание шоу-программе вокруг выступления участников, которая поднялась на новый качественный уровень. Открытие и закрытие конкурса стали яркими театральными инсталляциями, ведущие в образах, соответствующих общей концепции, разыгрывали интермедии, оформление и стилизация вышли за пределы зала: теперь зрители уже в фойе попадают в вымышленный мир «Театрального Боя».

Также с этого года официально присуждается званием «Лучший актёр» и «Лучшая актриса» Боя, а также проводится голосование среди зрителей на Приз зрительских симпатий, который с 2011 года получает своё постоянное название «Народная любовь».

В 2011 году в рамках «Театральный Бой» была организована целая школа, в рамках которой прошли мастер-классы и творческие встречи с известными и авторитетными артистами по актёрскому мастерству (художественный руководитель Санкт-Петербургского молодёжного театра на Фонтанке народный артист Семён Спивак, актёр театра и кино, режиссёр заслуженный артист Михаил Черняк), сценической речи, сценическому движению и импровизации. Также в этом году впервые отборочные туры стали открытыми для широкой публики. И в 2011 году организаторы конкурса провели первый Большой благотворительный концерт молодёжных театров для воспитанников детских домов Санкт-Петербурга, где творческие коллективы продемонстрировали лучшие номера «Театрального Боя».

В 2012 году была отменена театральная визитная карточка как задание к первому раунду. Вместо этого участникам было предложено показать зачин на общую тему Боя. С тех пор стилизация шоу-программы начала постепенно переходить во внутреннее содержание номеров молодёжных театров, чего раньше не было.

В 2013 году при поддержке театра-студии «М-арТ» и тогдашнего художественного руководителя, актёра Театра Славы Полунина Вадима Амирханова в шоу-программу «Театрального Боя» на всех её этапах (от начала и до конца) были введены «персонажи», «люди театра», клоуны, продолжатели клоунской традиции Вячеслава Полунина. Персонажи встречали гостей, были героями видео-отбивок, вручали призы и общались с жюри, артистами и ведущими. С тех пор подобные связующие герои стали неотъемлемым элементом шоу-программы Боя.

В этом же году в качестве члена жюри к конкурсу присоединяется режиссёр и педагог из Кембриджа — Paul Bourne.

В 2014 году было проведено 2 абсолютно новых мероприятия: фестиваль победителей прошлых лет конкурса — «Театральный бой. The best», где победители Боя прошлых лет демонстрировали отрывки из своих спектаклей, и уникальная «дочка» конкурса «Театральный Бой. Король импровизации».

«Король импровизации» — абсолютно новый уникальный формат театрального шоу, который до 2014 года в России не использовался. Это конкурс, где дуэты актёров в нескольких раундах выполняют задания по театральной импровизации. Принять участие в конкурсе могут как профессиональные, так и любительские актёры из любой страны, говорящие на русском языке. Первый же «Театральный Бой. Король импровизации» прошел в Театре юных зрителей имени А. А. Брянцева с огромнымным успехом, собрав 800 человек в зрительном зале. С первого же года конкурс стал международным. В нём приняли участие актёры из Финляндии, Украины и России. Победителями же и «Королями импровизации» стали два студента.

КМАЭЦИ им. Л. И. Утёсова г. Киев (Украина). Получив ошеломляющий успех со стороны зрителей, конкурс было решено разбить на этапы и проводить несколько раз в год.

С 2015 года конкурс «Театральный Бой. Король импровизации» проводится 4 раза в год и состоит из 3-х отборочных сезонов (осенний, зимний, весенний) и Большого Финала, который традиционно проходит в конце весны в Санкт-Петербурге.

В августе 2016 года организаторы шоу-проекта провели интенсивный актерских курс «Школа Театрального Боя».

В конце 2017 года руководство шоу-проекта запустило еще один подпроект — «Театральные Бои. Видеолига».

В 2018-2019 гг. вышла еще одна версия проекта - YouTube шоу талантов актеров «Театральный Бой», которое получило поддержку Фонда президентских грантов, съемка проходила в Москве и Санкт-Петербурге.

С 2022 года - акцент проекта перенесен с актеров на режиссеров, на выявление и демонстрацию их таланта и мастерства. В этом году был запущен новый подпроект под названием «Театральный Бой. Битва режиссёров»

Серия проектов Театрального Боя
 «Театральный Бой. Классика» — соревнование театральных трупп в нескольких раундах. В одной игре принимает участие 4-5 театральных коллективов (команд). Большинство раундов представляют собой показ театральных (драматических или эстрадных) миниатюр, которые командой готовятся заранее. В каждой игре есть 1 или 2 раунда на импровизацию. Данный формат существует с 2007 года.
 «Театральный Бой. Король импровизации» — соревнование актёрских дуэтов в нескольких раундах театральной импровизации. Этот подпроект вырос из импровизационного раунда «Предлагаемые обстоятельства», который проводился на «Театральном Бое. Классика» с 2008 года. Проходит 4 раза в год и состоит из трех сезонов (осенний, зимний, весенний) и Большого Финала. В Большой Финал попадают победители и призеры 3-х сезонов года. Все задания или раунды основываются на этюдах и классических упражнениях театральных вузов. Задания направлены на раскрытие актёрского мастерства и способность участников к комедийной импровизации, конкурсанты их получают прямо на сцене. Компетентное жюри, состоящее из режиссёров и известных актёров, оценивает отдельно актёрское мастерство и отдельно оригинальность «идеи», поднимая соответствующие оценки после каждого раунда. Данный формат существует с 2014 года.
 «Театральный Бой. Видеолига» — 20-минутные импровизационные актёрские баттлы на канале проекта в Youtube, как альтернатива Versus Battle. Участвуют лучшие актёрские дуэты разных сезонов, в том числе не прошедшие в Большой Финал «Короля импровизации». Данный формат существует с 2017 года.
 Шоу талантов актеров «Театральный Бой». Впервые в России популярный формат "шоу талантов" был запущен для театральных актеров. Трансляция проекта была опубликована на YouTube. Участие принимали дуэты актеров театров Москвы и Санкт-Петербурге. Конкурсантам необходимо было продемонстрировать свой драматический дар, комедийный талант, умение импровизировать и существовать в эстрадном жанре. На каждом этапе участников ждали задания, раскрывающие их актёрский талант с разных сторон. От выпуска к выпуску дуэты отсеивались и в конце был выявлен один дуэт-победитель.
 «Театральный Бой. Битва режиссёров».  В этом варианте проекта в центре внимания оказываются люди, от которых зависит все в постановках спектаклей - режиссеры. Цель - показать личность творца, его почерк, приемы.

Жюри конкурса

2007 год
 КРАСКО ИВАН ИВАНОВИЧ — н.а. России, артист театра и кино, ведущий актёр театра им. В. Комиссаржевской, Лауреат Царскосельской художественной премии (2003);
 ПРОХОРОВ ВАДИМ ВЛАДИМИРОВИЧ — артист театра и кино, актёр театра «Комедианты», ведущий авторской программы на радио «Хит»;
 МАКОВ АЛЕКСАНДР АНАТОЛЬЕВИЧ — артист театра и кино, актёр «Театра Дождей»;
 КАМЕНЕЦКИЙ ЕФИМ АЛЕКСАНДРОВИЧ — н.а. России, актёр театра им. В. Комиссаржевской;
 РУХЛЯ СВЕТЛАНА ПЕТРОВНА — журналист, историк театра.

2008 год
 КРАСКО ИВАН ИВАНОВИЧ — председатель жюри,
 ТКАЧ ТАТЬЯНА — н.а. России, лауреат Государственной премии России, актриса Театра на Литейном,
 КАРПОВА ВЕРА АЛЕКСАНДРОВНА — н.а. России, актриса Театра Комедии,
 КАРЕЛИНА ГАЛИНА ТИМОФЕЕВНА — н.а. России, актриса Александринского театра,
 СЫТНИК СЕМЁН СЕМЁНОВИЧ — з.а. России, актёр Александринского театра,
 ЧЕРНЯК МИХАИЛ ГЕННАДЬЕВИЧ — актёр и режиссёр Молодёжного театра, сценарист, обладатель нескольких призов за моноспектакли,
 БАРГМАН АЛЕКСАНДР — актёр и режиссёр «Такого театра», лауреат Государственной премии,
 ЛУШИН АЛЕКСАНДР — актёр и режиссёр «Такого театра», сценарист и музыкант.

2009 год
 КРАСКО ИВАН ИВАНОВИЧ — председатель жюри,
 МАЗУРКЕВИЧ ИРИНА СТЕПАНОВНА — н.а. РФ, актриса театра и кино,
 ЛУППИАН ЛАРИСА РЕГИНАЛЬДОВНА — н.а. РФ, актриса театра им. Ленсовета,
 УРГАНТ АНДРЕЙ ЛЬВОВИЧ — актёр театра и кино, телеведущий, шоумен,
 ЧЕРНЯК МИХАИЛ ГЕННАДЬЕВИЧ — актёр и режиссёр Молодёжного театра, сценарист, обладатель нескольких призов за моноспектакли
 ГРОМАДСКИЙ РОМАН БОРИСОВИЧ — н.а. РСФСР, актёр театра «Балтийский дом», советник ректора, профессор Санкт-Петербургского Гуманитарного университета профсоюзов,
 ВАХА АРТУР ВИКТОРОВИЧ — з.а. РФ, актёр театра и кино,
 АМИРХАНОВ ВАДИМ — артист театра Полунина, педагог .

2010 год
 ИВАН ИВАНОВИЧ КРАСКО — н.а. РФ, актёр Театра им. Комиссаржевской — председатель жюри,
 МАЗУРКЕВИЧ ИРИНА СТЕПАНОВНА — н.а. РФ, актриса театра и кино,
 СЫТНИК СЕМЁН СЕМЁНОВИЧ — з.а. РФ, артист Александринского театра,
 МИХАИЛ ГЕННАДЬЕВИЧ ЧЕРНЯК — з.а. РФ, актёр и режиссёр Молодёжного театра, сценарист,
 УТЕГАНОВ АЛЕКСЕЙ АЛЕКСАНДРОВИЧ — актёр и режиссёр Театра на Васильевском,
 ВАДИМ АМИРХАНОВ — артист театра Полунина, педагог,
 АНДРЕЙ ЛЬВОВИЧ УРГАНТ — актёр театра и кино, телеведущий, шоумен,
 ГАЛИНА БЫЗГУ — режиссёр, педагог СПбГАТИ,
 АНАСТАСИЯ ТИЛИНА — актриса «Театра Дождей», режиссёр театра-студии «М-арТ» (СЗАГС) — победителя «Театрального Боя-2009»

2011 год
 ИВАН ИВАНОВИЧ КРАСКО — н.а. РФ, актёр Театра им. Комиссаржевской — председатель жюри,
 МИХАИЛ ГЕННАДЬЕВИЧ ЧЕРНЯК — з.а. РФ, актёр и режиссёр Молодёжного театра, сценарист,
 ВАДИМ АМИРХАНОВ — артист театра Полунина, педагог,
 АНДРЕЙ ЛЬВОВИЧ УРГАНТ — актёр театра и кино, телеведущий, шоумен,
 ЭМИЛИЯ СПИВАК — актриса театра и кино,
 СЫТНИК СЕМЁН СЕМЁНОВИЧ — з.а. РФ, актёр Александрийского театра, ректор «Школы русской драмы»

2012 год
 ИВАН ИВАНОВИЧ КРАСКО — н.а. РФ, актёр Театра им. Комиссаржевской — председатель жюри,
 МИХАИЛ ГЕННАДЬЕВИЧ ЧЕРНЯК — з.а. РФ, актёр и режиссёр Молодёжного театра, сценарист,
 ВИКТОР КРАМЕР — известный российский театральный режиссёр,
 АНДРЕЙ УРГАНТ — актёр театра и кино, телеведущий, шоумен,
 АННА АЛЕКСАХИНА — н.а. РФ, актриса театра и кино, актриса Академического театра имени Ленсовета,
 ВАДИМ АМИРХАНОВ — артист театра Полунина, педагог,
 БИЛЛИ НОВИК — лидер группы Billy's Band
 АЛЁНА БИККУЛОВА — артистка театра и кино, певица, композитор,
 ЗОЯ БУРЯК — з.а. РФ, актриса театра и кино

2013 год
 Иван Иванович Краско — н.а. РФ, актёр Театра им. Комиссаржевской — председатель жюри,
 Алиса Шер — продюсер, известная радиоведущая
 Анастасия Мельникова — актриса театра и кино
 Михаил Черняк — з.а. России, актёр и режиссёр Молодёжного театра на Фонтанке
 Paul Bourne — режиссёр театра Menagerie в Кембридже, Великобритания
 Семён Сытник — н.а. РФ, актёр Александрийского театра, директор «Школы русской драмы»
 Вадим Амирханов — артист театра Полунина, режиссёр, педагог

2014 год
 Михаил Черняк — з.а. России, актёр и режиссёр Молодёжного театра на Фонтанке
 Сергей Барковский — з.а. России, актёр театра и кино, актёр Молодёжного театра на Фонтанке
 Вадим Амирханов — артист театра Полунина, режиссёр, педагог
 Paul Bourne — режиссёр театра Menagerie в Кембридже, Великобритания
 Галина Карелина — н.а. России, актриса Александринского театра
 Лариса Грачева — профессор кафедры актерского искусства СПбГАТИ, доктор искусствоведения, руководитель актерского курса СПбГАТИ при ТЮЗе им. Брянцева
 Максим Соколов — член гильдии театральных режиссёров РФ, актер и режиссёр лаборатории ON.Театр

2015 год
(все сезоны года)
 Михаил Черняк — з.а. России, актёр и режиссёр Молодёжного театра на Фонтанке
 Семен Сытник — з.а. России, актер Александринского Театра
 Андрей Ургант — актёр театра и кино, телеведущий, шоумен
 Денис Хусниярорв — режиссер Театра на Васильевском
 Вадим Амирханов — артист театра Полунина, режиссёр, педагог
 Надежда Толубеева — актриса театра и кино
 Максим Студеновский — актер театра и кино
 Андрей Феськов — актер театра и кино, лауреат высшей театральной премии Петербурга «Золотой софит»
 Андрей Прикотенко — театральный режиссер, Лауреат высшей театральной премии Петербурга «Золотой софит»
 Екатерина Гроховская — актриса театра и кино, режиссер, театральный педагог
 Арвид Зеланд — руководитель курса актеров драмы РГИСИ, режиссер
 Ирина Полянская — актриса театра и кино, учредитель «Такого театра»

2016 год
(все сезоны года)
 Михаил Черняк — з.а. России, актёр и режиссёр Молодёжного театра на Фонтанке
 Семен Сытник — з.а. России, актер Александринского Театра
 Андрей Ургант — актёр театра и кино, телеведущий, шоумен
 Григорий Козлов — театральный режиссер, мастер актерского курса РГИСИ
 Денис Хусниярорв — режиссер Театра на Васильевском
 Paul Bourne — режиссёр театра Menagerie в Кембридже, Великобритания
 Игорь Коняев — театральный режиссер, лауреат высших театральных премий «Золотая Маска» и «Золотой софит»
 Максим Соколов — член гильдии театральных режиссёров РФ, актер и режиссёр лаборатории ON.Театр
 Александр Кладько — режиссер театра и кино
 Андрей Прикотенко — театральный режиссер, Лауреат высшей театральной премии Петербурга «Золотой софит»

2017 год
(все сезоны года)
 Иван Краско — н.а. России, актер театра и кино
 Михаил Черняк — з.а. России, актёр и режиссёр Молодёжного театра на Фонтанке
 Семен Сытник — з.а. России, актер Александринского Театра
 Андрей Ургант — актёр театра и кино, телеведущий, шоумен
 Денис Хуснияров — режиссер Театра на Васильевском
 Лариса Луппиан — н.а. России, актриса театра и кино
 Ирина Мазуркевич — н.а. России, актриса театра и кино
 Семен Альтов — советский и российский писатель-сатирик, сценарист. Заслуженный деятель искусств РФ
 Зоя Буряк — з.а. России, актриса театра и кино
 Сергей Барковский — з.а. России, актер театра и кино
 Александр Кладько — режиссер театра и кино
 Андрей Прикотенко — театральный режиссер, Лауреат высшей театральной премии Петербурга «Золотой софит»
 Максим Соколов — член гильдии театральных режиссёров РФ, актер и режиссёр лаборатории ON.Театр
 Андрей Сидельников — театральный режиссер, актер театра и кино, педагог по театральной импровизации
 Руслан Нанава — театральный режиссер
 Сергей Соболев — актер театра и кино, педагог по театральной импровизации, основатель театра импровизация «Театр 05»
 Арсений Мыцык — актер театра и кино, победитель проекта «Театральный Бой. Король Импровизации 2017»
 Андрей Корионов — театральный режиссер
 Инна Шлионская — кастинг-директор
 Андрей Шимко - театральный режиссер, актер театра и кино
c 2018 года

 Михаил Черняк — з.а. России, актёр и режиссёр Молодёжного театра на Фонтанке
 Андрей Ургант — актёр театра и кино, телеведущий, шоумен
 Владимир Стержаков - з.а. России
 Семен Альтов — советский и российский писатель-сатирик, сценарист. Заслуженный деятель искусств РФ
 Зоя Буряк — з.а. России, актриса театра и кино
 Михаил Смирнов - российский артист эстрады, юморист, музыкант, актер, режиссер
 Андрей Сидельников — театральный режиссер, актер театра и кино, педагог по театральной импровизации
 Максим Соколов — член гильдии театральных режиссёров РФ, актер и режиссёр лаборатории ON.Театр
 Наталья Медведева - телеведущая, актриса
 Наталья Бочкарева - актриса
 Андрей Феськов — актер театра и кино, лауреат высшей театральной премии Петербурга «Золотой софит»
 Ольга Кузина - з.а. России, актриса театра и кино
 Светлана Щедрина - актриса театра и кино
 Искандер Сакаев - театральный режиссер
 Денис Хуснияров — театральный режиссер
 Андрей Шимко - театральный режиссер, актер театра и кино
 Инна Шлионская — кастинг-директор
 Ириина Полянская - актриса театра и кино
 Вячеслав Дьяченко - актер театра и кино, театральный критик
 Анастасия Жура - кинорежиссер

Участники конкурса

2007 год
 Театр-студия «М-арТ» (Северо-Западная академия государственной службы),
 «Театр Плюс» (Санкт-Петербургский государственный инженерно-экономический университет) — победитель,
 Театр-студия «Пространство игры» (Петербургский Государственный Университет Сообщения),
 Театральная студия «ЭРА» (Санкт-Петербургский институт гуманитарного образования),

2008 год
 Театр-студия «М-арТ» (Северо-Западная академия государственной службы),
 Театр-студия «Alle Я»,
 Общественная организация Санкт-Петербурга «Содружество Творческой Молодёжи (СТМ)» — победитель,
 Театр-студия «Пространство игры» (Петербургский Государственный Университет Сообщения) .

2009 год
 Театр-студия «М-арТ» Северо-Западной академии государственной службы — победитель,
 Студенческий театр «ТТТ» СПб государственного университета экономики и финансов,
 Студенческий театр «Театр Имени Меня» СПб государственного университета информационных технологий, механики и оптики,
 Театральная студия «НЕО» СПб государственного морского технического университета (Корабелка),
 Театральная студия «Реактив» СПб государственного политехнического университета.

2010 год
 Театр-студия «ИГРИЩЕ» (Объединение подростково-молодёжных клубов Центрального района «ПЕРСПЕКТИВА», Подростково-молодёжный клуб «ГОРИЗОНТ») — победитель,
 Студенческий театр «ТТТ» (СПб государственный университет экономики и финансов),
 Театр-студия «Masque» (ГОУ СОШ № 603 Фрунзенского района),
 Театральная студия «Без занавеса» (театр-школа «Образ»),
 Театральная студия «НеФормат» (СПб институт Гуманитарного Образования)

2011 год
 Студенческий театр «ТТТ» (СПб государственный университет экономики и финансов),
 Театральная студия «Без занавеса» (театр-школа «Образ»),
 Театр-студия «М-арТ» Северо-Западной академии государственной службы,
 Театр-студия «Народные артисты» — победитель
 Театр-студия «Утраченный разум»

2012 год
 Театр-студия «М-арТ» (РАНХиГС) — победитель,
 Театр-студия «Игрish`e»,
 Театр-студия «Plastilin»
 Театр-студия «Утраченный разум»
 НЕтеатр-студия «Нервные люди» (ИНЖЭКОН)

2013 год
 Театр-студия «Душа»
 Театр -студия «Скаена» (г. Москва) -Школа актёрского мастерства Скаена)
 Театр-студия «Лимоны»
 Творческое объединение «Утраченный разум» — победитель.
ЛУЧШАЯ АКТРИСА: Анна Шиляева (театр-студия «Душа») и Юлия Гаттарова (Утраченный разум)

ЛУЧШИЙ АКТЁР: Максим Артеменков (Утраченный разум).

2014 год
Всего приняли участие (включая отборочные туры) — 59 дуэтов актеров с России, Финляндии и Украины. Победителем стал дуэт из Киева — Александр Талаленко и Кирилл Ганин, выпускники актерского факультета КМАЭЦИ им. Л. И. Утёсова, г. Киев.

2015 — настоящее время
Участие в Театральном Бое приняли более 150 дуэтов, включая актеров известных театров Санкт-Петербурга: «Мастерская», «Буфф», Театр Комедии им. Акимова, Театр на Васильевском, Театр Эстрады им. А. Райкина, Молодежный Театр на Фонтанке, Театр им. Комиссаржевской, театр Петербург-Концерта и др.

Победители Больших Финалов:

2016 год — Арсений Мыцык (актер Театра на Васильевском), Роберт Студеновский (театр «Мастерская»)

2017 год — Игорь Клычкой и Андрей Горбатый (театр «Мастерская»)

2019 год - Антон Красиков и Кирилл Долгов (театр «АРТ»)

Статистика
УЧАСТНИКИ: с 2007 по 2013 год в Театральном Бое приняли участие 51 любительский театр, что составляет более 1000 человек, с 2014 по настоящее время в Театральном Бое — участие приняли около 300 человек.

ЗРИТЕЛИ: с 2007 по 2014 год шоу-проект посмотрели в зрительном зале — примерно 4000 человек, с 2015 по настоящее время в зрительном зале - примерно 6000 человек.

КОЛИЧЕСТВО МЕРОПРИЯТИЙ с 2007 года по настоящее время:
 «Театральный Бой. Классика» — 7
 «Театральный Бой. Король Импровизации» — 13
 «Большой Благотворительный концерт Театрального Боя» — 1
 «Школа Театрального Боя» (выездной интенсивный курс) — 1
 «Школа Театрального Боя» (городской курс) — 1
 Театральный концерт «Театральный Бой. The best» — 1
 «Театральный Бой. Квартирник» — 1
 «Театральный Бой. Видеолига»  — 2 сезона на YouTube
 Шоу талантов актеров «Театральный Бой» - 2 сезона и финал (15 выпусков)
 Творческие встречи с театральными режиссерами и актерами — 5
 Мастер-классы по актерскому мастерству, импровизации, сценическому движению и др. - 30
ЧЛЕНЫ ЖЮРИ: заслуженные и народные артисты, режиссеры, театральные педагоги, представители кастинговых агентств — 60 человек

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 Страница VK
 tbspb.ru
 Официальный канал на YouTube
 Петербург 6 год подряд принимает «Театральный бой», телеканал Санкт-Петербург (2012)
 Александр Мымрина о конкурсе «Театральный бой. Король импровизации», телеканал Санкт-Петербург (2016)
 Андрей Ургант, Юлия Минажева и Ирина Молокова: о конкурсе «Театральный бой. Король импровизации», телеканал Санкт-Петербург (2016)
 Короли импровизации: В театре «На Васильевском» стартовал весенний «Театральный бой», телеканал Санкт-Петербург (2017)
 «ТЕАТРАЛЬНЫЙ БОЙ». Премьера первого и единственного в России шоу талантов для актеров. Москультура (2018)
 Шоу талантов "Театральный Бой", Ревизор.ру (2019)

Театр России
Культурные события Санкт-Петербурга

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Is Zune Microsoft's .Net Stalking Horse?
To date the MP3 player-buying public has voted with their wallets, showing that they prefer the clean user interface, no-fuss hardware/software handshaking and pure style points of Apple's iPod. But if Microsoft can force a price war with Apple by selling their new Zune at fire sale prices, Apple will be forced to drop the prices on their hardware to meet market forces. Is this media player merely a shield, a stalking horse meant to clear the decks for Microsoft's .Net future? Or do I need to stop being an armchair analyst? Don't answer that.
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Association Council meeting between top Turkish diplomat and EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini due on March 15.
The EU-Turkey Association Council meeting will be held in Brussels on March 15, according to diplomatic sources on Tuesday.
The meeting of Association Council the highest decision-making body between Turkey and the EU will take place after an interval of almost four years. The meeting, which is important for the continuation and diversification of the institutional dialogue with the EU, will be co-chaired by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini.
Johannes Hahn, the EU's Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, is also expected to attend the meeting.
The regional issues and bilateral relations are expected to be extensively evaluated in the meeting. In this context, issues such as visa liberalization, updates on the Customs Union, the point reached in the EU accession process and the cooperation in the fight against terrorism are also expected to be addressed.
The 53rd meeting of the EU-Turkey Association Council was held on May 18, 2015, in Brussels.The Turkey-EU Association Council was established in accordance with the Ankara Agreement, which entered into force on Dec. 1, 1964. Turkey applied for EU membership in 1987 and accession talks began in 2005. However, negotiations stalled in 2007 due to the objections of the Greek Cypriot administration on the divided island of Cyprus, as well as opposition from Germany and France.


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Montreal Canadiens Defensemen for 2012-2013: A Stronger Corps Than Last Year?
Ryan SzporerContributor IIIJuly 21, 2012
Once he's under contract (and assuming he doesn't sign an offer sheet from another team), Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban will likely be expected to anchor an incredibly young squad.Greg Fiume/Getty Images
Contrary to popular belief, the Montreal Canadiens' defense corps will not be graced by just one additional defenseman in 2012-2013 (Francis Bouillon), but two.
Granted, Andrei Markov did play last year, but, for all intents and purposes, his 13 games played on the Habs' last 14 overall were not his best work and served as a trial run for this season.
With all the remaining pieces essentially staying the same (assuming P.K. Subban is resigned in due time), the Habs' performance on the blue line will largely be dictated by Markov's ability to stay healthy, and his ability to return to his all-star form. He is the lynchpin here. If Markov doesn't return to form, Montreal will lack a No. 1 defenseman.
By now, most every Habs fan is familiar with the circumstances surrounding Markov's career over the past few seasons. So, to sum up quickly: an all-too-familiar, age-old tale of bloodshed, tears dropped, general tragedy, history repeating itself, and one inept general manager stupidly handing a kneeless defenseman a three-year contract for the same per-year amount as his last deal.
Perhaps we will never know what Pierre Gauthier was thinking when he signed Markov to his current three-year, $17.25-million deal last offseason.
Maybe he wasn't so naïve as to think that Markov would become the defensive anchor he once was after having had operations on both his knees. Maybe it was a gesture of kindness and good faith to allow Markov the chance to end his career in a Habs uniform.
More likely, however, considering Gauthier's incomprehensible lack of people skills, he lost a bet and opted not to go with the alternative of streaking down Rene-Levesque Boulevard.
What's done is done.
Markov is primed to return to action; at least one would hopefully expect so.
With Alexei Emelin resigned as well and being known to play more of a physical, stay-at-home style, it's easy to see the two complementing each other perfectly (especially with both players being Russian) and making up Montreal's second or third pairing, which is a conservative projection. The Markov of old would undeniably be on the first pairing, no matter his partner.
Once Subban gets his name on a dotted line, he and Josh Gorges will likely comprise that top pairing.
As such, Tomas Kaberle, Raphael Diaz, Yannick Weber, and Bouillon will be competing for two spots.
The smart money is on Kaberle being safe, because, he is a legitimate National Hockey League defenseman and would be an asset to Montreal's power play. That leaves three remaining d-men and just one spot left, along with the potential for a revolving door between the ice and the press box.
On the surface, it's a good position for the Habs to be in, having more NHL-caliber defenseman than they need, but the truth of the matter is those NHL-caliber d-men aren't exactly top of the barrel.
For a team that finished in a respectable three-team tie for 14th in the league in terms of goals against last year, the best thing Montreal has going for it is that five of their eight d-men are 28 or younger.
Of course, what's less encouraging is those two other teams in that three-team tie were the dying Calgary Flames and Ryan Suter-less Minnesota Wild. In any case, there is a healthy core here that has a chance to grow old together and become one with which to be reckoned for many years to come—but not right now.
Each member of that core is undeniably a year older and better than in 2011-2012.
Thankfully the growing pains are poised to show less than the ever-increasing-in-size holes in the games of Kaberle and Markov.
Even under the grandiose assumption that Markov will play like he once could (he won't), both he and Kaberle are clearly on the downsides of their respective careers. Gorges, despite his undeniable value to the team, is more of a solid top-four guy on a good team than a top-two one.
Subban still has a lot to prove as he's just 23. That isn't a knock on him and the controversy that has surrounded him the past few years. It's just common sense to assume a player in his early 20s in a city like Montreal doesn't possess the necessary leadership skills to step into the role of a top defenseman.
That's why Montreal needs a healthy and capable Markov. That's also likely why Montreal's defense, while likely to improve, will still fall short this year.


Medical Education 2012: 46: 974–982 Objectives This study was intended to examine whether a marketing research approach improves understanding of medical specialty selection by medical students. This approach likens students to consumers who are deciding whether or not to purchase a product (specialty). This approach proposes that when consumers' criteria match their perceptions of a product's features, the likelihood that they will purchase it (select the specialty) increases. This study examines whether exploring students' selection criteria and perceptions of various specialties provides additional insights into the selection process. Methods Using a consumer behaviour model as a framework, a questionnaire was designed and administered to Year 6 (final-year) students in 2008 and 2009 to elicit information on their knowledge about and interests in various specialties, the criteria they used in specialty selection, and their perceptions of six specialties. Results A total of 132 (67%) questionnaires were returned. In many instances, consistency between selection criteria and perceptions of a specialty was accompanied by interest in pursuing the specialty. Exceptions were noted and pointed to areas requiring additional research. For example, although > 70% of female students replied that the affordance of a controllable lifestyle was an important selection criterion, many were interested in obstetrics and gynaecology despite the fact that it was not perceived as providing a controllable lifestyle. Minimal overlap among students reporting interest in primary specialties that possess similar characteristics (e.g. paediatrics and family medicine) demonstrated the need to target marketing (recruitment) efforts for each specialty individually. Conclusions Using marketing research concepts to examine medical specialty selection may precipitate a conceptual shift among health care leaders which acknowledges that, to attract students, specialties must meet students' selection criteria. Moreover, if consumers (students) deem a product (specialty) unattractive, it may need to be examined further to improve its appeal.


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Q: What is Starfleet's policy on using Telekinesis / Psychokinesis? Starfleet has many regulations about using technology (such as cloaking) and even abilities (telepathic information is not admissible at trial). Many episodes display Starfleet personnel using telekinesis/psychokinesis. Captain James Kirk controlled the dwarf Alexander with his mind in 2268. In 2374 Kes became so powerful her psychokinesis activated on only a thought against her will, making a hypospray fly across the room into the Doctor's hand. It appears nearly anyone can have these powers by simply eating the food of Platonis which was rich in kironide
Telepaths and empaths are actually employed in Starfleet, but despite the clear utility of psychokinetic powers no one uses them routinely. Is this due to some regulation or treaty?


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Inspired by her move from Brooklyn to Maine and New Hampshire, as well as the slow-food, buy local movement that has re-energized sustainable farming, bestselling author Kate Christensen turns her blockbuster talent to telling the story of the hardship and happiness that has sustained her adopted home through thick and thin, as demonstrated through the staple foods of the region. Using her candid blend of humor, insight, culinary knowledge, and taste for rugged adventure, Christensen takes the reader on a journey into the lives and landscapes of the farmers, fishermen, hunters, and families that are trying to make do with what they have and still produce delicious, healthful food.
Kate Christensen ist eine amerikanische Autorin von hochgelobten literarischen Romanen und zwei sehr interessanten kulinarischen Autobiografien. "The author enriches the book with her adopted state's history of lobsters, tales of foraging for black trumpet mushrooms and stories of intrepid Mainers who have worked the land." (The Washington Post) (15 Rezensionen / 4,2 Sterne), 296 Seiten – noch gratis?
In the summer of 2013 David Suchet filmed his final scenes as Hercule Poirot. After 24 years in the role, he played the character in every story that Agatha Christie wrote about him (bar one, deemed unfilmable) and felt it time to bid adieu to a role and a character that changed his life.
David Suchet, CBE (* 2. Mai 1946 in London) ist ein britischer Schauspieler. "This is an excellent book about the psychopathology of an exceptional actor…" (Daily Mail) (220 Rezensionen / 4,8 Sterne), 322 Seiten noch günstig?
Jason Lucky Morrow ist ein ehemaliger Journalist, der sich heute auf die Recherche und Berichterstattung vergangener Verbrechen spezialisiert hat. Während das relativ viele Autoren machen, erfreuen sich seine Bücher und sein Blog besonderer Beliebtheit. "I am fascinated with true crime, including forensic science; and this book provided ample variety to satisfy my interest. The writing catches the reader's interest from the first sentence in each story and never lets go." (Leser) (304 Rezensionen / 4,3 Sterne), 287 Seiten – noch gratis?
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Wer mal wirklich über alle, wirklich absolut alle Schallplatten von Elvis Presley nachdenken will, ist hier in einer Goldgrube. "What a book! This is quite simply the best book on the music of Elvis Presley that has ever been written (in my humble opinion, an Elvis fan for over 40 years and someone intimately familiar with all his music and the various book that have been written about it). It's comprehensive, insightful, authoritative, masterful and utterly compelling. It's also a real page turner, but most importantly, the author judgments and observations are just so 'right' throughout. The addition of contemporary coverage and reviews to provide a perspective of how Elvis and his music was viewed at the time and now is wonderfully done and really does add to our understanding of Elvis." (Leser) (2 Rezensionen / 5,0 Sterne), 449 Seiten – noch gratis?
Wer mal wirklich über alle, wirklich absolut alle Schallplatten von Elvis Presley nachdenken will, ist hier in einer Goldgrube. " Discovering those places through the stories of local people offers an intriguing and unique perspective that one can hardly capture in a traditional tourist experience. The book creates empathy, curiosity, and provokes you to plan your next trip following the locals." (Leser) (1 Rezension / 5,0 Sterne), 222 Seiten – noch gratis?
On May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining, independent science fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theatres. Its distributor – 20th Century Fox – were baffled by the film. The film's production had been a disaster from nearly day one, hampered by bad weather, malfunctioning props and ill-fitting costumes. But its release on a quiet Wednesday in May of 1977, changed cinema forever. The film was Star Wars.
Brian Jay Jones, geb. 1967, ist ein amerikanischer Autor von Biografien. "The collective double take over Star Was never gets old…. Jones, who comes to Lucas from a celebrated life of Jim Henson, tells a more straightforward story in definitive detail." (Manchester Evening News) (58 Rezensionen / 4,5 Sterne), 560 Seiten noch günstig?
Written for both advanced and novice photographers alike, this comprehensive guide begins with concepts and information applicable to night photography, continues with a how-to section that teaches methods for shooting specific scenes and subjects, and wraps up with example photos and commentary giving insight on how you can combine the concepts and techniques you'll learn to create your own style of night photography.
Jon Beard ist ein amerikanischer Fotograf und Aufnahmen in der Nacht sind sein Spezialgebiet. "The author has done an excellent job bridging the gap between educating newbies and experienced photographers alike, without pandering to either. He also succeeds in challenging the reader with new techniques without making them seem daunting." (Leserin) (27 Rezensionen / 4,6 Sterne), 151 Seiten – noch gratis?
PS: Wie jedes Jahr gibt es an den Weihnachtstagen nur sehr wenige Tipps. Guckt vielleicht trotzdem mal rein! Hier der heutige Beitrag.


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18 Captivating Mission Statement Examples You Need to Read
Baylor Cherry | May 20, 2019 | Mission Statement | 14 min read
Every business strives toward something – one common goal that unifies your organization and keeps each individual focused on the number one priority.
And, one of the best ways to push for this goal is to put it in writing, plaster it on your website, and let it resonate through your office in your day-to-day efforts.
This, my friends, is a mission statement.
What Is a Mission Statement?
A mission statement is a formal summary that explains:
What you do.
How you do it.
Why you do it.
A good mission statement can surprise, inspire, and transform your business. They provide a clearly stated purpose of your business and the goals you have for succeeding.
The best mission statements go hand-in-hand with corporate philosophy and culture and help guide a company from the present into the future.
How Is a Mission Statement Different From a Vision Statement?
People often get these two terms confused – don't worry, a year ago I didn't even know what either of them was.
Defined by BusinessDictionary, a mission statement is "a written declaration of an organization's core purpose and focus that normally remains unchanged over time."
They also define a vision statement as "an aspirational description of what an organization would like to achieve or accomplish in the mid-term or long-term future. It is intended to serve as a clear guide for choosing current and future courses of action."
Basically, a mission statement defines your cause – something you want to accomplish. A vision statement defines what you want to pursue for your cause – it represents the future aspirations of your efforts. (Vision = future. Get it?)
Here are a few examples of mission statements vs. vision statements from three well-known corporations:
Mission: The mission of Make-A-Wish International is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Vision: We are dedicated to making every eligible child's wish come true.
Mission: Our mission is to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.
Vision: A hunger-free America.
Mission: Goodwill works to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work.
Vision: Every person has the opportunity to achieve his/her fullest potential and participate in and contribute to all aspects of life.
How Long Should a Mission Statement Be?
This is a tricky question to answer because there isn't really one "right" answer. Most mission statements fall between two and four sentences and are not more than 100 words.
Ultimately, your mission statement should be just the right length to get your point across, and it should be designed to be an internal document that tells how you inspire your team to achieve your company goals.
The art of writing a purposeful mission statement is a valuable skill. Because they are internal documents, finding examples can be challenging.
But, the best way to understand effective mission statements is to look at a collection of them from across a variety of industries. You can learn a lot about writing an effective mission statement by reading some from the most successful companies.
18 Company Mission Statement Examples to Inspire Your Own
2. Nordstrom
3. Southwest Airlines
4. Squarespace
7. Kickstarter
8. Tesla
9. The Coca-Cola Company
10. Caterpillar
11. Whole Foods Market
12. American Red Cross
13. Life is Good
14. TED
17. Wawa
18. Spotify
Mission statements inspire others to act. They are the driving force of your business and keep your organization focused on accomplishing something greater in the long term.
Here are 18 companies you probably know and the mission statements that keep their business going.
"Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more."
You wouldn't expect a mission statement like this coming from a technology company, would you? But Microsoft believes they can be more than that.
Beyond making top-of-the-line products for consumers, they strive to lead the way in sustainability, promote diversity and inclusion, and encourage transparency in the workplace.
Microsoft's mission statement expresses their belief in what people make possible. These beliefs and values are translated directly into their products and corporate culture.
"To give customers the most compelling shopping experience possible."
When you step into Nordstrom, the employees want to give you the best experience possible with excellent service, selection, quality, and value.
This philosophy of superior customer service came from founder John W. Nordstrom. But it doesn't stop there.
They continue to work on improving their customer service efforts daily to give customers the best compelling experience possible – the mission statement really does motivate their accomplishments.
As written perfectly on their about us page: "Fashion changes. Shopping changes. Our commitment to happy customers doesn't."
"The mission of Southwest Airlines is dedication to the highest quality of customer service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and company spirit."
Southwest believes that their employees are what makes them different. I mean, I've never been on a Southwest flight I didn't enjoy!
Therefore, they made sure their mission statement reflected their team philosophy down to the core. They strive for top-quality customer service by being friendly and showing off their company spirit with a smile.
Even more, the company logically follows their mission statement with a commitment to their own employees:
"We are committed to provide our employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines.
Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest customer."
"Squarespace empowers people with creative ideas to succeed."
Squarespace's mission statement encompasses every part of a "perfect" mission statement: The what, the how, and the why.
What do they strive to do? Empower millions of people. How do they do it? Offer a platform where customers can share and distribute their innovative ideas. Why do they do it? To help these creative individuals build a successful online presence.
In eight simple words, you completely understand Squarespace's intentions and their purpose. And, since their launch in 2003, millions of websites have been created through their platform – I'd say mission accomplished.
"We ignite opportunity by setting the world in motion."
Uber is a popular rideshare app where users request a ride, get picked up from wherever they are, and get dropped off wherever they want.
Yet their mission goes beyond getting people from point A to point B: With their technology, they hope to bring about new opportunities for their passengers, helping them meet new people and explore new places.
It's quite simple, really: They want to set the world in motion.
"To organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful."
Think about it: Google gets over 63,000 search queries a second. Honestly, I don't know the last time I had a question Google couldn't answer. Well, because it's easy to search and find the answers you're looking for.
It seems that everything Google does revolves around its mission statement – they want to put all the information in the world into one useable platform so that people can find the information they need.
There's a lot – I mean a lot – of information that gets put out onto the internet every day. And, somehow, Google is able to gather every single piece of information and provide them to us when we're looking for something related.
Google, I want to personally thank you for this. You've made my shopping experiences much more pleasant.
"To help bring creative projects to life."
Kickstarter is the world's largest crowdfunding platform that has helped tens of thousands of projects come to life through community support and donations.
The company not only lives by its mission, but it measures its success based on accomplishing the mission, not just making money.
In 2015, they became a Benefit Corporation, which is a for-profit company that considers "the impact of their decisions on society, not only shareholders. Radically, positive impact on society becomes part of a Benefit Corporation's legally defined goals."
"To accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy."
We should all know the word Tesla by now – it's those fancy-looking cars that practically have computer screens attached to the dashboard. (By the way, you can set the screen as a moving fireplace to create a nice ambience.)
But Tesla's mission isn't just to create rocket ship cars – they put the environment first by creating top-notch electric vehicles.
Every model they've released thus far (which, funny enough, spells out S3XY with a three in place of an E) brings them a step closer to creating a sustainable energy ecosystem.
"To refresh the world in mind, body and spirit. To inspire moments of optimism and happiness through our brands and actions."
Ah, the refreshing taste of a Coke.
I can't help but think of the movie previews where they show the cashier pouring Coke into a cup full of ice – they always make sure to get a close-up of the carbonation bubbles spilling over the edge.
But beyond a refreshment brand, The Coca-Cola Company wants you to know how a Coke should make you feel. They aim to bring happiness and positivity to their audience, and they treat their mission and vision as a roadmap for their company's success.
"To enable economic growth through infrastructure and energy development, and to provide solutions that support communities and protect the planet."
As the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, Caterpillar hopes to make sustainability possible and drive positive change in the world.
Caterpillar's mission statement explains what they do and why they do it – ultimately, they want to protect the planet.
And, to foster transparency with their customers, the company posted their 2020 goals on their website, which includes:
Reducing energy intensity by 50 percent.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 50 percent.
Reducing water consumption intensity by 50 percent.
"To nourish people and the planet. We're a purpose-driven company that aims to set the standards of excellence for food retailers. Quality is a state of mind at Whole Foods Market."
Whole Foods Market is dedicated to providing quality food options to their customers – and they want to set a high example for all food retailers to do the same.
To inspire their efforts toward fulfilling their mission, the company pulls from its six core values.
From selling high-quality natural and organic food and establishing win-win partnerships with suppliers to promoting team member growth and happiness, Whole Foods Market strives to take care of everyone.
"The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors."
The American Red Cross is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that helps crisis areas in a time of need.
The powerful words in their mission statement resonate through the organization and push volunteers, donors, and partners to work even harder.
The fundamental principles of the Global Red Cross Network – humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality – seem to be another driving force toward their mission of helping those in need and inspire others to help out.
"To spread the power of optimism."
Try to find a Life is Good T-shirt that doesn't make you smile. I dare you.
I promise you won't be able to find one. Why? Because every product the company puts out is a little ode to its core purpose: spreading the power of optimism.
In this day and age, we all could use a little positivity, and that's what Life is Good aims to provide the world. In their words, "Optimism empowers us to explore the world with open arms and an eye toward solutions, progress, and growth. It also makes life a hell of a lot more fun."
They even make sure their audience spreads optimism throughout the universe by encouraging them to use #growthegood on social media. I'm sure if you search this hashtag on Instagram or Twitter, your day would get a whole lot better.
"Spread ideas."
Two words, but a powerful impact.
TED was founded in 1984 and has since become a large non-profit dedicated to spreading ideas in the form of talks and speeches. (If you don't live under a rock, you've most likely heard of a TED Talk.)
Yet, through all that they do, the mission has remained constant and simple: They want to use their platform and brand to share new ideas in an attempt to change attitudes, lives and, as a result, the world.
They incorporate their mission statement into all aspects of the business – from TED Talks, conferences, TEDx, and even to the TED-Ed lesson series. That's how you embrace your mission: diffuse it throughout your entire organization so every employee is locked in on the same purpose.
"To inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time."
Starbucks is a fan favorite for many coffee lovers, and the company's dedication to their customers seems to be one of their top priorities.
But, the Starbucks mission statement goes into detail to define its intentions even further. It's more than just about a cup of coffee.
Like many of the other companies on this list, Starbucks uses its main values to promote progress toward achieving its goals. They aspire to create a warm environment, challenge the status quo, be transparent and respectful, and deliver the best in all they do.
In the end, every effort works to inspire and nurture the people who come walking through the doors.
"The mission of LinkedIn is simple: connect the world's professionals to make them more productive and successful."
We've all heard of LinkedIn. It's the place to be to build connections and discover thought leaders. And, their mission is sure to pursue just that.
We go to LinkedIn to help us be more successful in our industry – and LinkedIn wants just the same. Through their platform, they aim to bring you closer to professionals and connect with them in new ways to learn and grow in your career.
"Fulfilling Lives, Every Day."
Another short and sweet mission statement that still means a lot to a company.
At surface level, you might not quite understand Wawa's mission statement. But, as you look deeper into their core values, you begin to realize and respect their purpose.
Value people. Delight customers. Embrace change. Do the right thing. Do things right. Passion for winning. All of these values tie together into one core goal – fulfill the lives of both their customers and employees.
And, I gotta say, every time I step into Wawa for an iced coffee, I leave very happy. So, they must be doing something right!
"Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity—by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it."
Spotify is my go-to app when I am craving new music. I can discover new artists, create custom playlists, and take my music on the go.
So, I'm happy to hear Spotify's mission – because it's exactly how it makes me feel! Spotify seeks to provide every individual the opportunity to discover and share.
They don't limit their mission statement to just listeners, either. Since the audio streaming service also allows artists to share and publish their music, they're sure to set clear goals for them as well.
All in all, it seems Spotify wants to foster creativity and spread inspiration to others – and I'm all here for it.
Let Your Mission Statement Guide Your Growth
Your mission statement is what defines your company and what sets you apart from others in your industry. Having a dedicated mission statement can build a unified organization and ensure your business grows in the right direction.
At the end of the day, you want to be able to say, "mission accomplished."
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Back about 1999 -2000 a few "GATORS" got together in Newport News, Virginia in hopes of starting an organization for the LST's (Amphibious Navy).
The American Amphibious Force Association was formed to honor the memory of those who served in the Amphibious Forces of the United States Navy and members of all branches of the Armed Forces who served in amphibious operations. The Navy/Marine Corps Team has fought to preserve the nation's liberties since its birth and today is on the front lines in the fight against terrorism. The Lone Sailor image at the top of this page is a replica of the permanent plaque installed in The United States Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC.
The Association is seeking to help preserve contributions made by the Amphibious Forces to the defense of our nation and to provide a focal point for community participation in events commemorating our Naval Heritage.
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Global media intelligence company Cision released Monday its 2016 Social Journalism Study, conducted with Canterbury Christ Church University.
The report is the latest in a series that shows the changes in how journalists and media professionals use social media in their work.
Surveyed journalists viewed social media as extremely important – 78% of respondents felt that they are more engaged with their audience because of social media, and nearly half went as far as to say they could not work without it.
The respondents felt that social media was most valuable for publishing and promoting content, as well as interacting with their audiences.
However, fewer journalists indicated that they use social media for source gathering – only 35% make use of user generated content regularly, and just 29% said that they intend to use crowdsourcing and user generated content more in the future, making relationship-building through social media a cornerstone of media and influencer relations.
"These findings make it clear that social media is infused into the daily routines of journalists, underscoring the importance and integration of content distribution and influencer communications within the media landscape," said Ken Wincko, Cision's senior VP of Marketing.
The study also highlighted international differences in how journalists utilize social media. While the majority of respondents in each country believe social media has fundamentally changed their role as a journalist, those in Germany and Canada reported the highest daily use of social media for work, while France reported the least.
Journalists in the U.S. and Canada are the most confident users of social media, while their counterparts in Finland and Sweden are the least assured users of social in a work context.
Respondents were gathered from Cision and Gorkana's media database of more than 1.5 million influencers globally. A full report on the findings as well as takeaways for communications professionals can be viewed here.


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My phone is a Moto X Play running Android 6.0.1.
I have installed f.lux from the Google Play Store and granted f.lux administrative permissions.
Unfortunately, it does not seem to do anything at all, as my screen at night is still the same color as before.
Changing the color driver or toggling AMOLED calibration does not make a difference. Darkroom effects does not make any difference either.
Any ideas what the problems might be?
Please let me know if I should provide any additional information.
I actually solved this by reinstalling SuperSU.


Maine is so beautiful it doesn't look real sometimes Posting this photo to my store soon. Link in my Instagram bio.
Posting this photo to my store soon. Link in my Instagram bio.
My Michele in the Fog – taken in New Harbor, Maine. You can buy a print of this photo in my new store on crated! Link in my bio.


Peaches and Paprika: MUST you go on vacation?
Must you leave us ALONE?
Oh no! Your human is going away? We know she'll miss you as much as you miss her.
We hate it when our Mom and Dad go away. On the other paw, we get spoiled by our pet sitter so that's a good thing!
ps - where in Florida?
Your human going away on vacation without you ??
Does that mean we can have a housetrash PARTYYY ??!!
OH dear we know how hard it is to leave the babies!
Oh, I can so relate to your post! Two weeks ago, I left my "babies" for the first time, and I was feeling so bad about it. That poor cat sitter got tons of messages and hysterical information.
How could she! I give my mum The Look when she deserts me too.
have fun! They will be fine!
Aaaaaaaaaw They look gawjus even tho' a bit pensive. We wuld have heart attacks ifin mommy was to leave us alone fur more than a few hours. MOL Weez fur sure never spent da night alone. Have a blest day.
The human left for two days, don't find too many ways to show them how you feel. My humans no longer leave me alone at night since we moved to our house on wheels.
Reproachful is exactly how we would describe those expressions. We have been left alone more times than we can count. Even with twice each day visits by our cat sitter, we don't like in either. Hope your mommy didn't leave you alone for too long.
Oh, with those sorrowful looks, it would be hard for our mom to leave too!


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Sony is a company that has been known for its innovation. Over the past few years it seems they have lost their mojo and are sailing rudderless. They do have a track record of putting out products that revolutionize the industry. We take a look at the Sony Tablet S to see if that is the case.
We tested the 16GB Wi-Fi version (without 3G) which came with Android's Honeycomb Version 3.2. (The operating system will be upgraded to the latest Android Version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich next month). As with all Sony products (TVs, monitors etc.), the 9.4″ display on the Tablet is beautiful. Colors are bright and vivid, the blacks were really black and watching films or playing games are quite the experience. We also liked the ergonomic design, you won't find this design in any of the other tablets out there. It just felt comfortable in our grasp and when you set it down on a table, it almost feels like a raised flat keyboard. In case you are interested, you can also get a cradle and keyboard as separate accessories for the tablet. Controlling all your other devices is simple with the built in features of the tablet. You can get rid of your universal controller and use this instead! You can also stream your pictures, music and videos on other devices.
The Tablet S also comes with two cameras, a 5MP one in the back and a 0.3MP in the front. We haven't really seen too much use of the camera other than to video chat, but it is definitely a nice to have. The 1 GHz dual core processor along with 1 GB RAM allows you to multitask without much lag. The touch screen was also very smooth and we did not notice too much lag while trying to scroll around. And since it comes with the Android operating system, you also get access to Google Play and the numerous apps that can be downloaded. What we really liked in the Tablet S is the PS3 type controls while playing games. In fact we feel the Tablet S is the easiest and best tablet to play games in. If you are used to playing games using a controller, you will love the layout in the tablet. Granted you don't get your L1, L2, R1 and R2 but it does well without them. We just wish the selection of games was better than what comes pre-installed, especially with the graphical capabilities of the Tablet S. Hopefully there will be updates in the future where this will change.
The Tablet S is currently sold in India for Rs. 22,990 (for the non-3G version) and Rs. 29,990 for the 3G version. This puts it in the middle of the pack compared to other tablets that are currently in the market. That's a good deal in our books.


This consistently throws the following exception.
As you can see, this is thrown from the line where the prepared statement is created - it doesn't get as far as executing it. What am I doing wrong? The exact same prepared statement works fine with PostgreSQL.
2010-08-18 08:47:12.067 GMT Thread[SwingWorker-pool-1-thread-1,5,main] (XID = 316), (SESSIONID = 1), (DATABASE = myDatabase), (DRDAID = null), Failed Statement is: INSERT INTO input_files (job_id, hash) SELECT job_id, ? FROM job WHERE job_name = ?
Caused by: java.sql.SQLException: Java exception: ': java.lang.NullPointerException'.
Message: Java exception: ': java.lang.NullPointerException'.
Cause: java.sql.SQLException: Java exception: ': java.lang.NullPointerException'.
A null pointer exception in this context - especially if the same JDBC code works with another DBMS - looks like you've hit a bug in the Derby JDBC driver. Even if you'd made a mistake and passed erroneous data or a null pointer, the driver should be detecting that and reporting an error, not crashing.
I'm getting a null pointer exception when trying to compress a bitmap so I can send it to a ByteArrayOutputStream to get a byte array. I need this byte array so I can upload the image to my Parse database as a ParseFile. The log error is shown below.


By Chris Kirkham. This story was originally published on July 24, 2017, at 5:44 a.m. EDT via News.MorningStar.com.
Airbnb Inc.'s grip on the market for short-term home rentals is giving big travel portals like Expedia Inc. and Priceline Group Inc. a fast-growing challenge.
Expedia and Priceline have dominated hotel bookings for two decades. But with the vacation-rental industry rapidly expanding as a popular alternative to hotel stays, the online travel giants are betting big on the sector by boosting their inventory of home-rental options that can be booked similarly to a hotel, with just a few clicks.
The so-called private-accommodation market, which includes vacation rentals, homes or rooms rented out on a short-term basis, is about one-fifth the size of the hotel market based on revenue in the U.S., but it has been growing faster than hotels since 2015, according to data from travel industry-research group Phocuswright. Revenue in the U.S. private accommodation market grew 11% last year from the year earlier, and is projected to grow 8% this year to more than $34 billion; the U.S. hotel industry grew 5% last year to $151 billion and is projected to do the same this year, according to the data.
As the vacation-rental sector has expanded, online intermediaries such as Airbnb, Priceline, Expedia and TripAdvisor have grabbed larger shares of the listings.
Airbnb remains the leader, particularly for rentals in urban locations, with an estimated 15% of global room nights in private accommodations last year, compared with 12% for Expedia and 9% for Priceline, according to Susquehanna International Group. But Priceline Group and Expedia are increasingly displaying vacation rental properties alongside hotel rooms on their sites. Executives said the goal is to provide travelers with the most comprehensive listings for any destination.
Expedia's 2015 purchase of vacation rental site HomeAway Inc. has given the company about 1.4 million online bookable listings that it is beginning to roll out on sites such as Expedia.com and Hotels.com. HomeAway saw a 48% increase in online vacation rental bookings in the first quarter compared with a year earlier, to nearly $2.7 billion.
Priceline Group's Booking.com has expanded its vacation rental inventory by 50% to 613,000 over the past year, according to its most recent filing. Booking.com, a dominant player in Europe, has seen its inventory of vacation rentals grow at more than twice the rate of other properties, including hotels, over the past year.
An Airbnb spokesman distinguished the company's platform from others, saying a vast majority of listings on the site can only be found there.
"Unlike the more conventional places to stay offered by others, Airbnb offers the unique accommodations and experiences travelers want," said spokesman Nick Papas.
There are growing pains as the vacation-rental sector increases in size and sophistication. Perhaps most important, a home is a very different kind of asset than a hotel.
Hotels vary widely in amenities, but most customers know what to expect.
Homes, however, come in all shapes and sizes, making direct comparisons trickier. There's no 24-hour front desk attendant on hand, and owners often have extensive lists of special instructions about properties.
As online travel sites seek to transform vacation rentals into a hotel-like commodity, owners increasingly are handing over control of their businesses in exchange for the online exposure.
Brian Harris of Harris Properties Management Inc., which manages about 90 vacation rental properties along the Alabama Gulf Coast, has listed on home rental site VRBO (now owned by HomeAway and Expedia) since the mid-2000s. The business model has shifted from a listings site, where property owners pay an annual fee to advertise, into a booking platform where travelers pay a fee to book on the site.
Mr. Harris said he feels distanced from his customers. Rather than listing a phone number to contact owners with questions before booking, HomeAway recently started directing them to a company call center.
The switch has presented challenges. Mr. Harris said a recent guest was trying to book a home near family in Gulf Shores, Ala., and was told by a customer service agent that the listing was close by. It turned out to be 20 miles away, and the customer was upset, Mr. Harris said.
HomeAway President John Kim said the goal is to prevent fraud and give guests a consistent customer-service experience. "There's a lot of consumers who get lost in the conversation" if emails are coming from a property manager they don't recognize, he said. The company said the guest can still contact an owner directly after the property is booked.
Another challenge is the move toward home rentals that can be booked instantly, which bypasses the typical approval process between owner and guest. Booking.com's vacation rental inventory is all instantly bookable. Airbnb has more than doubled its instantly bookable properties over the past year while HomeAway has grown them more than fourfold, according to lodging search website Alltherooms.com.


Police also carried out 328 000 checks and 49 people were arrested on charges of trafficking stolen vehicles, illegal immigration and possession of drugs, weapons and falsified documents.
'Joint Police Operation (JPO) Europe 2013' was led by Italy and, with Europol's support, saw the participation of law enforcement authorities from Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and the United Kingdom.
In addition, EULEX, Eurojust, Frontex and Interpol took part in the operation. The aim of the Joint Police Operation was to target vehicles stolen in the EU and smuggled eastwards. Involved law enforcement authorities were active on a 24-hour basis from 26 to 28 September 2013 in a wide geographical area, mainly covering southeast Europe.
This action was one of the key planned activities developed in the framework of the EMPACT-project on Western Balkans. Its organisation took several months and was intricately planned to allow for the first ever deployment of joint EU-Western Balkan patrols on the ground.
Italy, in particular, deployed officers in all of the Western Balkan countries to share expertise on stolen vehicles and to support local police with their checks.
Thousands of law enforcement officers were deployed for 'Joint Police Operation Europe 2013, and Europol's operational room in The Hague ensured fast cross-checks of data and the effective coordination of involved police, customs officers, border guards and the judiciary.


SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. – A day after doubling up Franklin, 4-2, the Rocky Grove baseball team got three RBIs from Eli Moreland in a 7-4 win over visiting Titusville.
Nick Sanner had a pair of runs scored while going 2-for-3 with Seth Wilson adding a double and an RBI.
Tyler Knupp got the win going 4 2/3 innings with Sanner picking up the save.


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Powerful Message Conveyed At White Ribbon Day Launch
5 September, 2018 By editor
A powerful message was conveyed to the students at Canowindra High School last Wednesday at the launch of White Ribbon Day by guest speaker Dan Jacket from the Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre.
Mr Jacket, a White Ribbon Ambassador addressed the whole school and gave a strong visual to the children when he asked all female students to stand up and then asked 2/3 to sit down. This represented that 1/3 of the women in the room left standing would at some stage in their life be subject to violence from a man.
The male students were then asked to stand and take the oath "I will stand up, speak out and act to prevent men's violence against women."
Steve Wilson, White Ribbon Day Co-ordinator at the High School and the entire White Ribbon Day committee made up of other staff and students had a whole afternoon of activities planned for the school following the presentation including making your own white ribbon and also team building activities focused on doing something else with your hands rather than being violent.
The students were treated to a FREE BBQ lunch after they wrote down a White Ribbon fact or statistic and pinned it on the noticeboard. This is a great initiative by Canowindra High School, the White Ribbon Day Community march led by the High School students will take place in November down Gaskill St.
By Sarah Maynard
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Main Market Square Nürnberg: 460 m Nürnberg Main Railway Station: 1.5 km Nuremberg Airport: 4.1 km Nuremberg exhibition center: 5.3 km
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The Hostel is very centrally located, just above the historic city center, in the 500 year-old Kaisterstallung building, with a magnificent view of the historic old town. The Jugendherberge was totally renovated in 2012 and disposes of 355 beds in 93 rooms. Every room is with shower and WC. As well as a Bar, a Bistro and some recreation rooms.
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BCC Partners with RCL Community Project
By BCC Secritariat, January 24 2023
Rugby Club Luxembourg Community Project
"In October 2021, the RCL community project was launched. We decided as a Club that we could more by giving back to the community through rugby in the same way we got so much from it.
We started out modestly with kit and boot donations to Kenya. By mid last year we had covered the travels to Luxembourg of high school leavers in Kenya and Fiji from struggling families to give them the chance to expand their life and work experience. We also paid for practical qualifications like driving licences that will allow them to find a job in their country of origin.
Additionally, last year we launched the initiative "Every Bra Counts": a project to collect and donate Sports Bras to Women's Rugby in Kenya.
Under this project this year will also provide female hygiene products such as menstrual cups. Both initiatives allow the girls to keep playing and doing so comfortably. #LetTheGirlsPlay.
Importantly, we have not forgotten our own community right here in Luxembourg. We've held various rugby clinics in different refugee shelters as a tool for them to integrate easier into society as well as stay fit and healthy. We've also liaised with a church in Bonnevoie where we gathered and donated items ranging from toiletries, winter clothing to food from parents, players and coaches.
We hope to keep growing and keep doing more for our community.
If you want to support us and help us collect and purchase bras and menstrual cups, please visit our website https://www.rcl.lu/page/rcl-community-107780"
RCL (Rugby Club de Luxembourg)
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Business Forum on the Rapid Recovery of Ukraine
By BCC Secretariat for British Chamber of Commerce, January 25 2023
The BCC in partnership with the Ukraine-Luxembourg Business Club are pleased to invite our members to the Luxembourg-Ukraine Business Forum: "RAPID RECOVERY OF UKRAINE" which will take place on January 31st 2023 at Neumünster Abbey. This full-day Luxembourg – Ukraine Business Forum aims to add value to the broader discussions on Ukraine reconstruction as well as exploring opportunities for partnerships between European, Luxembourgish and Ukrainian business. It will leverage Luxembourg's Financial Centre to define the necessary prerequisites and instruments for investors to deploy private capital for Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery.
BCC TAX & LEGAL NEWSLETTER 2023 #1
The purpose of the BCC Tax and Legal Newsletters is to provide additional regular bimonthly updates on key Tax and Legal developments in Luxembourg that may be relevant to your business. The present newsletters issued by member firms of the Tax and Legal groups cover the period from November - December 2022.
BCC We want you to get involved
By BCC Secretariat, January 24 2023
As members of the British Chamber for Luxembourg, you can connect with fellow members and also become engaged in the planning and creation of new events. By joining subgroups, participating in event planning, and taking on leadership roles, we can continue to create a vibrant and dynamic community that benefits everyone.


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