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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Documentary Film-maker, SOC Films, Pakistan speaking during the session: Responsive and Responsible Leadership in 2017 at the Annual Meeting 2017 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 20, 2017
Copyright by World Economic Forum / Greg Beadle
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Participants during the Responsive and Responsible Leadership Session at the World Economic Forum, Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2016. Copyright by World Economic Forum / Benedikt von Loebell
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Let me introduce you to my lodger from Saturday to Wednesday. Zar is a 3 and a half year old Czech German Shepherd from the Rheinhund line. He is big, bold and biddable. So responsive to commands that a single word or click of the fingers is enough. It will be an interesting few days but I'm pretty confident it will go well as the dogs know each other and get along just fine. Zar has been walked with Red every evening this week and last night made us laugh as he stood with me at the front door and I am sure would quite happily have stayed so that certainly bodes well.
1965 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spyder
The Alfa Romeo Guiletta and Guilia Spyders represent Alfa`s trademark shape of the 1950s and 1960s. The Guilias are characterized by front disc brakes and a larger, more powerful 1600cc engine. Their understated but charming lines and nimble, responsive platform have long made them an `all-time` car among Italian car enthusiasts.
This example has seen much recent mechanical and cosmetic restoration work. The engine has been disassembled and inspected, the transmission rebuilt, and the exterior, underside, trunk, and engine compartment completed detailed. The car rates well in both appearance and functionality.
The exterior has seen a recent, fairly high quality repaint appropriate for the value of the car. The body solid and straight, and appears to have never suffered any significant rust or rust repair. The panel match at the doors, hood, and trunk are all reasonably good. The front and rear bumpers, headlight bezels, grille and brows have all been re-chromed, while bonnet and trunk hinges were restored some years ago, and the window surrounds are probably original. The windshield is in good condition, the side windows fair. This car has a high quality, black canvas top, covered by a very nice black vinyl tonneau cover.
The interior consists of nicely re-dyed black leather seats, new floor mats, older carpeting with moderate discoloration, and repainted dash with good gauges and excellent chrome gauge bezels. The factory steering wheel remains, and is in excellent condition. This car has been tastefully modified to accept a Pioneer CD player with speakers placed in the doors.
The underside is extremely clean, and all the components visible from the underside freshly painted in silver-aluminum. Much recent cosmetic and mechanical work is apparent. The underside has remained remarkably rust free, and only one patch below the passenger’s seat is visible. There is a small area of rust under the battery in the trunk.
The engine compartment is detailed with nicely repainted inner finder wells and firewall. Complementing the beautiful engine bay is the completely rebuilt and resealed 1600cc DOHC engine. The radiator has been repainted in gloss black, and the Alfa signature aluminum double overhead cam covers nicely polished.
This car has been equipped with the very desirable Veloce twin Weber carburetors. Remarkably, and correct Veloce air box and air filter canister, and oil pan have been located to make this conversion one of the very best we have ever seen. The motor sounds fresh, and pulls strong with no smoke. The five speed transmission, having just been rebuilt, has a perfect second gear syncro. This car will likely be the favorite choice of the new owner’s stable!
Contact Jose Romero: jose@driversource.com
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Geoff Cutmore, Anchor, CNBC, United Kingdom speaking during the session: Responsive and Responsible Leadership in 2017 at the Annual Meeting 2017 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 20, 2017
Copyright by World Economic Forum / Greg Beadle
Orange County Fashion Week 2015
Orange County, CA – The California Riviera is no stranger to luxury or style and this year’s OCFashion Week (OCFW) will exude both those traits during its full week of events, beginning with World of Fashion Photography Exhibit and gala at Newport Lexus on Friday, February 27th and culminating in the Couture Designer event at Dawson Fine Art on Thursday, March 5th.
Each night holds something magical and fashionable, beginning at 6 pm with cocktails. Showtime on the runway begins at 7 pm, with after-parties at 10 pm. Each night is presented by Newport Lexus with signature sponsors by Toni & Guy Academy Manna Kadar Cosmetics, runway styling by Betinnis in Brea and will spot light a different charity each night. Orange County Fashion Week is produced by Hauteoc Inc. Discover the World You've Been Missing. Discover the World of Orange County.
NEWPORT BEACH, FEBRUARY 28th, 2015 – OC Fashion Week is proud to announce that this season’s 2015 presenting sponsor, Newport Lexus of Newport Beach, will be the site for this year’s SUGAR RUSH. The event will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm and will showcase makeovers, a celebrity runway show and the Fashionably Responsible Awards Reception. The night will also feature models from popular television show America's Next Top Models.
Beginning at 7 pm, Brit B of BeachCandy Swimwear will open the presentation showcase of Orange County Sugar Rush designers with a preview of her latest collection of swimwear, followed by the Fabulous Life of Claire Farewell’s London designer wear. As the night continues, designers Victoria by Elizabeth, According to Kimberly and Men’s Undercover Underwear debuts an exciting runway tribute to OC Fashion Week’s to retailers and fashion designers that embrace both cause and commerce in their business practices. Jewelry, handbag and accessories designers will showcase their goods, alongside pop-up shops with a portion of the proceeds donating to Working Wardrobes, which has helped more than 70,000 victims of abuse and addiction regain control of their lives by helping them dress for success.
Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to receive makeovers throughout the evening by Manna Kadar Cosmetics founder and CEO Manna Kadar. A noted industry expert, beauty editor and makeup artist to an impressive roster of celebrity clients, Manna has made her mark as a true trendsetter in the world of beauty.
Other evening highlights include a runway show featuring past contestants from America’s Next Top Model and up-and-coming designers that give back to this fashion-studded evening.
Meet the Designers:
Brit B. of BeachCandy Swimwear: A native of Orange County, with her signature store in Corona del Mar, Brit B. creates custom swimsuits for clients with the goal of making every woman feel beautiful and comfortable.
Claire Farwell of Claire Farwell London: A former model and survivor of cancer, Farwell has not only succeeded in one of the toughest industries she has also been a tireless supporter of women fighting cancer.
Manoni Handbags and Accessories: Hand-crafted out of full-grained ostrich and crocodile, every handbag is designed for the chic, fashion-forward-thinking woman.
Victoria by Elizabeth: Pencil Skirt Designers innovating style bringing the elegance of women, by heart and soul.
Kimberly Luu of According to Kimberly: Born and raised in Orange County, the multitalented Luu is a clinician, blogger and designer whose first design won Top Five at OC Fashion Week’s 2011 Designer competition. That was just the beginning of her success story.
Salt Shoes SALT SHOES are uniquely designed with your comfort in mind. But having flexibility by way of look and color is what makes Salt Shoes the “IT” wedge or heel to get. Interchangeable straps allow you to create a new look with each outfit.
What a Betty
What A Betty designs have been seen everywhere from gorgeous brides, to celebrities on the red carpet and has been on hit TV Shows such as “Revenge” and "VH1", and high fashion and bridal magazines.
Undercover Underwear
Adriana Viano is the owner and founder of UnderCover MensWear Inc. Adriana always had the vision that the privilege of the right, sexy and comfortable underwear and loungewear should not only be for women. She always believed that men were in need of their own "Victoria's Secret". UnderCoverMensWear.com is an on line only boutique with unique and innovative products carefully chosen from around the world. All items sold in the on line store will not be found in any department stores.
Pictured: UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous visits the Palanca – Mayaki-Udobnoe Border crossing in southeastern Moldova where thousands of refugees arrive every day to escape the war in Ukraine. She spoke to the border police, volunteers and the refugees crossing the border. “What I have seen here is a very dignified, organized, and disciplined reception of mostly women and children. UN Women is supporting the efforts here and collaborating with the police and government of Moldova. The important thing is that, as UN Women and the UN System, we ensure that the refugees are protected and well taken care of, and that women are engaged as leaders in the response.”
The Executive Director visited the Republic of Moldova from 8 to 10 April 2022 to reaffirm UN Women’s commitment as a key partner to advance gender equality and women’s leadership in the country. During her visit, Bahous emphasized UN Women’s determination to support Moldova’s efforts as a host country to the thousands of refugees fleeing the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
In cooperation with local authorities and civil society organisations, UN Women supports 2000 refugee women and their children in temporary placement centres in Moldova by providing most essential needs. In coordination with the border police, UN Women provided wheelchairs and walkers to assist elderly people and women with small babies at the border crossings. Meanwhile, through the Women, Peace and Humanitarian Fund, UN Women is financially supporting civil society organisations to raise awareness about sexual and gender-based violence and respond to the most urgent needs of women and children.
UN Women is working with partners to ensure that there is up-to-date data on and analysis of the gender dynamics of the refugee crisis which is critical for supporting humanitarian actors in ensuring a gender-responsive refugee response. UN Women and IOM issued a survey which offers important data and analysis on refugee needs, intentions and displacement patterns.
Photo: UN Women/Aurel Obreja
Orange County Fashion Week 2015
Orange County, CA – The California Riviera is no stranger to luxury or style and this year’s OCFashion Week (OCFW) will exude both those traits during its full week of events, beginning with World of Fashion Photography Exhibit and gala at Newport Lexus on Friday, February 27th and culminating in the Couture Designer event at Dawson Fine Art on Thursday, March 5th.
Each night holds something magical and fashionable, beginning at 6 pm with cocktails. Showtime on the runway begins at 7 pm, with after-parties at 10 pm. Each night is presented by Newport Lexus with signature sponsors by Toni & Guy Academy Manna Kadar Cosmetics, runway styling by Betinnis in Brea and will spot light a different charity each night. Orange County Fashion Week is produced by Hauteoc Inc. Discover the World You've Been Missing. Discover the World of Orange County.
NEWPORT BEACH, FEBRUARY 28th, 2015 – OC Fashion Week is proud to announce that this season’s 2015 presenting sponsor, Newport Lexus of Newport Beach, will be the site for this year’s SUGAR RUSH. The event will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm and will showcase makeovers, a celebrity runway show and the Fashionably Responsible Awards Reception. The night will also feature models from popular television show America's Next Top Models.
Beginning at 7 pm, Brit B of BeachCandy Swimwear will open the presentation showcase of Orange County Sugar Rush designers with a preview of her latest collection of swimwear, followed by the Fabulous Life of Claire Farewell’s London designer wear. As the night continues, designers Victoria by Elizabeth, According to Kimberly and Men’s Undercover Underwear debuts an exciting runway tribute to OC Fashion Week’s to retailers and fashion designers that embrace both cause and commerce in their business practices. Jewelry, handbag and accessories designers will showcase their goods, alongside pop-up shops with a portion of the proceeds donating to Working Wardrobes, which has helped more than 70,000 victims of abuse and addiction regain control of their lives by helping them dress for success.
Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to receive makeovers throughout the evening by Manna Kadar Cosmetics founder and CEO Manna Kadar. A noted industry expert, beauty editor and makeup artist to an impressive roster of celebrity clients, Manna has made her mark as a true trendsetter in the world of beauty.
Other evening highlights include a runway show featuring past contestants from America’s Next Top Model and up-and-coming designers that give back to this fashion-studded evening.
Meet the Designers:
Brit B. of BeachCandy Swimwear: A native of Orange County, with her signature store in Corona del Mar, Brit B. creates custom swimsuits for clients with the goal of making every woman feel beautiful and comfortable.
Claire Farwell of Claire Farwell London: A former model and survivor of cancer, Farwell has not only succeeded in one of the toughest industries she has also been a tireless supporter of women fighting cancer.
Manoni Handbags and Accessories: Hand-crafted out of full-grained ostrich and crocodile, every handbag is designed for the chic, fashion-forward-thinking woman.
Victoria by Elizabeth: Pencil Skirt Designers innovating style bringing the elegance of women, by heart and soul.
Kimberly Luu of According to Kimberly: Born and raised in Orange County, the multitalented Luu is a clinician, blogger and designer whose first design won Top Five at OC Fashion Week’s 2011 Designer competition. That was just the beginning of her success story.
Salt Shoes SALT SHOES are uniquely designed with your comfort in mind. But having flexibility by way of look and color is what makes Salt Shoes the “IT” wedge or heel to get. Interchangeable straps allow you to create a new look with each outfit.
What a Betty
What A Betty designs have been seen everywhere from gorgeous brides, to celebrities on the red carpet and has been on hit TV Shows such as “Revenge” and "VH1", and high fashion and bridal magazines.
Undercover Underwear
Adriana Viano is the owner and founder of UnderCover MensWear Inc. Adriana always had the vision that the privilege of the right, sexy and comfortable underwear and loungewear should not only be for women. She always believed that men were in need of their own "Victoria's Secret". UnderCoverMensWear.com is an on line only boutique with unique and innovative products carefully chosen from around the world. All items sold in the on line store will not be found in any department stores.
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Driving Change: Gender-Responsive Practices in Business
Driving Change: Gender-Responsive Practices in Business brought together distinguished figures from business, politics and leading research institutes. The panellists discussed the growing need for companies to innovate and embrace diversity within their organisation and their customer base in order to remain competitive in times of economic turbulence, both at home and internationally.
Award Ceremony -
Since 2005, the discussion panel has been followed by a Women in Business awards ceremony. The 2015 awards were presented to three winners from the EBRD region who have proved to be the most advanced in applying gender diversity measures in their businesses.
This year the discussion panel and awards ceremony was complemented by a signing ceremony for the EBRD’s Women in Business programme in the Eastern Partnership countries. Local financial institutions signed letters expressing their interest in participating in the programme, which combines finance and advice for women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The programme will be launched in Georgia in 2015 as part of a regional drive that will benefit more than 2,000 women entrepreneurs.
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 14.00 – 16.15, Room 2, Parliament Building
Moderator:
Tanya Beckett, @bbctanyabeckett Presenter, World Business Report, BBC World News
Speakers:
Mariam Valishvili, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy, Georgia
Julia Dawson, Managing Director of Thematic Research, Credit Suisse Securities
Dana Denis-Smith, @ddenissmith, Founder and CEO, Obelisk Support.
The experts looked at key questions including:
How do firms need to innovate and embrace diversity both within their organisation and their customer base?
Why has the solution for advancing gender diversity not been found yet?
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Driving Change: Gender-Responsive Practices in Business
Driving Change: Gender-Responsive Practices in Business brought together distinguished figures from business, politics and leading research institutes. The panellists discussed the growing need for companies to innovate and embrace diversity within their organisation and their customer base in order to remain competitive in times of economic turbulence, both at home and internationally.
Award Ceremony -
Since 2005, the discussion panel has been followed by a Women in Business awards ceremony. The 2015 awards were presented to three winners from the EBRD region who have proved to be the most advanced in applying gender diversity measures in their businesses.
This year the discussion panel and awards ceremony was complemented by a signing ceremony for the EBRD’s Women in Business programme in the Eastern Partnership countries. Local financial institutions signed letters expressing their interest in participating in the programme, which combines finance and advice for women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The programme will be launched in Georgia in 2015 as part of a regional drive that will benefit more than 2,000 women entrepreneurs.
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 14.00 – 16.15, Room 2, Parliament Building
Moderator:
Tanya Beckett, @bbctanyabeckett Presenter, World Business Report, BBC World News
Speakers:
Mariam Valishvili, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy, Georgia
Julia Dawson, Managing Director of Thematic Research, Credit Suisse Securities
Dana Denis-Smith, @ddenissmith, Founder and CEO, Obelisk Support.
The experts looked at key questions including:
How do firms need to innovate and embrace diversity both within their organisation and their customer base?
Why has the solution for advancing gender diversity not been found yet?
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Tanzania, August 2018.
Faidha Suleiman, Superintendent of Police, Gender and Children Desk.
In 2014, UN Women partnered with the Gender and Children Desks to improve the quality of services provided. At the Sitakishari station, survivors of gender-based violence and violence against children are received, interviewed and assisted in a gender-responsive, professional and gender-sensitive manner.
While the Gender and Children Desk tackles criminal cases, when the officers receive civil cases, they refer the victims to appropriate services.
“In this desk we take criminal cases, civil cases are not part of our mandate. But we don’t leave the victims alone,” explained Faidah Suleiman, Superintendent of Police, Gender and Children Desk. “We listen to them, we refer them to the right person and we call them. Sometimes we escort them to the right place and follow up on how far those cases are going.”
Photo: UN Women/Daniel Donald
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Some background:
The Supermarine Type 250 was a fighter design that responded to the British Air Ministry specification F.5/34 for a new single-seat fighter that was primarily intended to intercept incoming bombers. Five companies responded with proposals, Bristol with the Type 146, Martin-Baker with the M.B.2, Vickers with the Type 279 Venom, Gloster F.5/34 and Supermarine with the Type 250.
The first design of the Type 250 still retained fabric covering on the fuselage and the outer wings. The engine was to be the liquid-cooled Rolls-Royce Kestrel with 520 hp, which drove a wooden fixed-pitch two-blade propeller and featured a ventral radiator and a separate oil cooler under the inner starboard side gull wing, a characteristic feature that helped reduce the length of the fixed, spatted landing gear. The wings already had an elliptic shape that became the trademark of the later Type 300, the legendary Spitfire. The cockpit was semi-enclosed, with open sides and a short spine behind it. Despite the conservative layout, much detail work was invested into structural lightness, a compact and streamlined airframe. Armament consisted of four 0.303" machine guns, a synchronized pair in the fuselage flanks, firing through the propeller disc, and another, unsynchronized pair in the wings just outboard of the gull wing's kink.
By 1935, however, the design had evolved and changed in many details. For instance, the Type 250 had acquired a number of improved features such as a metal stressed-skin fuselage (only the rudders were still covered with fabric), a more powerful (630 hp) version of the Kestrel and an upgraded armament, which had the wing-mounted machine guns replaced with new 20mm Hispano cannon.
The rationale behind the latter decision was the tactical insight, that modern fighters would only have few opportunities to open fire on incoming bombers due to the ever-raising speed of modern aircraft. In consequence, the potential weight of fire had to be increased to ensure an effective hit upon the first opportunity. Since the Type 250's thin and complex wings did not offer enough room for more machine guns, the weapon's caliber was simply raised and the 20 mm cannons and their drum magazines hidden under streamlined fairings, their barrels protruding from the wing’s leading edge. The improvement was considerable: with its original weapons, the Type 250 had a weight of fire of ~1.8 kg/sec. with an effective firing range of 1,500 yd (1,400 m), while the heavier guns raised this to ~4 kg/sec. with a maximum firing range of up to 7,000 yd (6,500 m). The only drawback was the relatively small supply of rounds: only 60 could be carried per weapon.
The first prototype made its maiden flight in April 1936. Compared to its contemporaries, test pilots found the Type 250 prototypes had a shorter take off run, offered better initial climb and were more responsive and manoeuvrable due to ailerons that did not become excessively heavy at high speed. Handling was considered very good and the all-round cockpit visibility was far better than other designs (which had fully closed cockpits, though). In a shallow dive, the Type 250 was capable of exceeding 310 mph (500 km/h), while top speed at level flight was 280 mph (450 km/h).
Supermarine's Type 250 debuted officially at the 1936 Hendon Air Show under its official name "Skylark", and serial production for the Royal Air Force, which had ordered 100 aircraft, started. However, this order was already cancelled in 1937 when it had become obvious that types like the Hawker Hurricane, as well as Supermarine's own new Spitfire, both monoplanes with retractable landing gear and a fully closed cockpit, easily outperformed the "Skylark" in almost any tactical aspect, and had much more development potential. In consequence, production stopped prematurely after only 65 airframes, which were delivered only to RAF 25 and 43 Squadron, where they replaced Hawker Fury biplanes. However, they were soon retired from these front line units, and plans to upgrade the aircraft with fully closed canopies and three-blade metal propellers with variable pitch to a Mk. II standard were never carried out. The RAF “Skylarks” were relegated to the advanced trainer role or used as instructional airframes until 1943. Additionally, a number of the retired RAF “Skylark” Mk. Is were also sold to Ireland (six in 1937) and Iraq (ten in 1938), where they served until the late Forties.
General characteristics:
Crew: one pilot
Length: 29 ft 11 in (9.12 m)
Wingspan: 36 ft 10 in (11.23 m)
Height: 11 ft 5 in (3.86 m)
Wing area: 242.1 ft2 (22.48 m²)
Airfoil: NACA 2213 (root)
NACA 2209.4 (tip)
Empty weight: 4,190 lb (1,900 kg)
Loaded weight: 5,400 lb (2,449 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 5,600 lb (2,542 kg)
Powerplant:
1× Rolls-Royce Kestrel XV supercharged V12 engine, 685 hp (511 kW) at 2,240 rpm for
take-off and 631 hp (471 kW) at 2,900 rpm at 14,400 ft (4,400 m)
Performance:
Maximum speed: 244 knots (280 mph, 451 km/h) at 16,000 ft (4,875 m)
Rate of climb: 2,300 ft/min[121] (11.7 m/s)
Climb to 10,000 ft (3,050 m): 4.75 min
Service ceiling: 32,500 ft (9,910 m)
Wing loading: 17.3 lb/ft² (84 kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.163 hp/lb (0.269 kW/kg)
Armament:
2× synchronized 0.303-in Vickers machine guns in fuselage sides with 300 RPG
2× 0.787-in (20mm) Hispano Mk. I cannons with 60 RPG in the wings
Provision for 20 lb (9.1 kg) bomb carriers under the outer wings
The kit and its assembly:
This model was inspired by a drawing, created by Paul Mason in 2013 but re-posted by a modeler at FlickR who was about to build something along its lines, and the ensuing discussion about this fictional aircraft, which appeared like a lean predecessor or the fictional missing link between the Supermarine 224 monoplane with spats and the highly successful, modern Spitfire.
I had already built a similar aircraft a while ago, a retrograded Messerschmitt Bf 109 with spats and an open cockpit (as a fictional Bf 94), but found the idea of a British counterpart very attractive. Even more so because of the particularly elegant lines of this so-called “Type 250”.
At its core, this heavily modified model is a Hasegawa Spitfire Mk. I, chosen because of the kit’s simplicity, good fit and very delicate surface details. Many changes were made, though, partly inspired by the drawing, but also following my own instincts. The biggest changes concern the engine and the wings.
I found the Merlin from the drawing to be too modern for this aircraft, so I transplanted an earlier Kestrel engine from a Matchbox Hawker Fury biplane, together with its ventral radiator that replaced the Spitfire’s cooling system under the wings, together with the older two blade wooden propeller.
The wings were also heavily modified: landing gear wells and radiator openings were filled/closed with 2C putty. Then the wings were cut/bent and re-arranged so that they ended up in an F4U-esque, but very attractive inverted gull wing shape. Not an easy task, though, more PSR involved, but it worked well and looks very natural. Under the wings’ kinks, shortened spats from an Avia B.35 (old KP kit) were added and holes for the new/bigger guns (hollow steel needles) were drilled. As a bonus, the bulges from the original landing gear could now be used as fairings for the early Hispano 60 rounds drum magazines.
The cockpit area was modified, too, into an open configuration. The original Spitfire windscreen was retained (cut away from the OOB single-piece canopy), as well as the entry door, which was cut open for later display. The door itself was replaced with a thinner a piece of 0.5mm styrene sheet. The Spitfire’s spine was completely cut down and re-sculpted with 2C putty. I wanted a low back (similar to the late versions with a bubble canopy), only a short headrest fairing was added behind the pilot’s seat, which received recesses on its flanks for a better field of view for the pilot backwards.
A final change/addition are the machine guns in the flanks that appeared on the Paul Mason drawing. A placement on top of the engine might have been a more logical position and easier to realize with the Hawker Fury’s nose section, but I stuck to the drawing. The fairings were carved from styrene profiles and blended under the kestrel’s exhaust stubs, where the Spitfire fuselage and the Fury engine meet.
Painting and markings:
The original benchmark drawing for this build showed an RAF machine with standard Dark Green/Dark Earth camouflage and somewhat inconclusive markings, but I wanted a different livery, anyway, since there are already some RAF model in the standard guise in my collection. Searching for pre-WWII alternatives and also potential operators outside of Great Britain I stumbled across the Irish Gloster Gladiators that were delivered in 1938: these machine eventually received an RAF-style paint scheme when the war broke out, but before that, they carried for a short period of time (a year maybe) a very attractive scheme in green and silver, with bright national insignia. I am not certain whether this scheme was intended to be just decorative or a serious camouflage, but that’s what I eventually used on the Irish Skylark. Turned out to be a very good decision!
The Irish Gladiators’ original green carried on fuselage and fin is called “Titanine TE348”. BS5064 “Bredon Green” is supposed to be a modern tone that comes close, but there’s no direct model paint equivalent for both. According to Max Decals, who offer some sheets for Irish military vehicles, a potential option is Revell’s 360 (Fern Green, RAL 6025), and this is what I went for. The fuselage was mostly painted in this bright tone, and the green was also used on the landing gear’s spats.
The wings were painted in Matt Aluminum Metallizer from Humbrol, while Revell 99 and Polished Aluminum Metallizer was used around the engine for a brighter look (the Irish Gladiators had highly polished cowlings). The interior was painted in RAF Cockpit Green (Humbrol 78). The propeller blades received a wooden look with the help of Humbrol 63 (Sand) worked into a semi-dry base of Humbrol 62 (Leather) with a relatively hard, flat brush. The metal fairings on the blades’ leading edges are decal strips in silver.
The kit received a light black ink wash as well as some post shading treatment and fake panel lines with a soft pencil – more to emphasize details than for weathering, since the aircraft would be quite new and well kept. Some soot stains were added around the exhaust stubs and the gun nozzles, too.
During the pre-WWII era, Irish aircraft did not carry any roundels yet. Instead, they were marked with stripes with colors from the Irish flag on their wings and on the vertical rudder. These were created with generic decal sheet material (green, white and orange), IMHO a more convenient solution than trying to paint everything. The only other marking is the tactical code, which comes from an Xtradecal sheet for Bristol Blenheim – finding numbers in a suitable font, size and in black and white was not easy!
Finally, the kit was sealed with a sheen coat of acrylic varnish, a mix of matt and semi-gloss Italeri varnish.
I am very pleased with the outcome of this build. Not only is the resulting aircraft very elegant, I am also happy that I opted for the early, bright green Irish livery that almost makes it look like an air racer? My hardware interpretation of the Type 250 drawing also reminds a lot of the contemporary Dewoitine 501/510 monoplane, doesn’t it?
North Carolina National Guard Soldiers react to a protest during Operation Hickory Sting at Fort Irwin, California, July 3, 2019. Operation Hickory Sting is a decisive action rotation focused on combined arms maneuver and collective gunnery at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, in order to validate the capabilities of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team in the training environment and provide a globally responsive brigade ready to deploy, fight and win. (Photo by Sgt. Wayne Becton, North Carolina National Guard Public Affairs)
Chardonnay - The white grape of Burgundy, and probably the most familiar white wine name to savvy Chinese speaking wine lovers and consumers. In Burgundy, the name of the grape generally does not appear on the label-only the place where it was grown (e.g. Meursault, Puligny Montrachet, etc.). It is also the grape of Chablis, where it's habit of early ripening puts it at risk for Spring freezes and hailstorms. It is responsive to a wide variety of wine-making techniques, and use in Champagne as well.
Of recent, there has been a trend towards winemakers putting Chardonnay fully through a secondary, malolactic fermentation, producing a wine that is often fat and rich. In Burgundy, by contrast, Chardonnay produces white wines of great power, but also of great acidity and crispness. It usually maintains a high level of alcohol, and the tremendous diversity of Chardonnay winemaking styles across the globe make wines from this grape one the most interesting and popular varietals.
If Chardonnay was the theme of the play, Pinot Noir played its best supporting role with Burgundy Marsannay and Kiwi Pinot Noir which cheered your palate hoarse with stark distinct characteristics. You will read more about our flavorings in the below English published tasting notes on 酒友 (Jiu You) 品酒记录) forum.
Despite the higher rate of non-attendance at the onset of this highly anticipated event, The King of Whites / 白葡萄酒之皇品酒会 held on Friday 24.10.2008 was deemed a success where the group learnt, shared and sipped together. On behalf of Singapore 酒友, both myself and the ever present team would like to thank you all for your support and participation, and also the support of Singapore's Richfield Brands & Services, a provider of wine storage services and fine wines, including exceptionally hospitality. Not forgetting the best of the best White Chicken Rice with richly sauced and textured grains plus revitalizing fine coffee at the end of the program.
The full compliment with additional photos/images with full Chinese Translation will be published on the main page at a later date.
2004 Picardy Chardonnay 庇卡底酒庄
Australia, Western Australia, Pemberton
13.5%. 100% Chardonnay from Burgundian clones 76, 95, 96 and 277, also referred to as Bernard clones. The last bottle coming from my cellar, after surrendering some precious to Singaporean wine lovers Gary Ong and Weng Thong. Delicate aromas of intense green fruit, butter menthol and clove spice and oak. Medium-bodied, classy with releases of cream, lemony acid and melon with a short dry finish. As compared to previous tasting, it lacks sense of freshness and vibrancy. Drink by 2008.
2002 François Jobard Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 酒厂家; 弗朗索瓦-约巴
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune
A 5 hectares family estate run by Father Jobard and son Antoine. Francois Jobard owns sites in some of the most desirable vineyards of Meursault, En la Barre for village wine and a trio of Premier Crus from Charmes, Genevrieres to Poruzots. Traditional winemaking still persists here. Winemaker Jobard abhors the excessive use of new oak and extended lees stirring which he feels merely serve to flatter the wines when young, yet add little to their long-term ageing potential. The wines of Jobard, one of Meursault's finest is known to be graceful and steely and display astonishing mineral intensity and finesse. Only 2,000 cases is produced annually.
13.0%. 100% Meursault Chardonnay. Charismatic butterscotch with dominating honey malt aroma. Apart from its front acute acidity, it is medium-bodied, creamy, with mineral laced chalk and slate bitterness, but one dimensional. Short woody dry finish. Drink between 2008 to 2010.
2002 Domaine Francois et Antoine Jobard Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune
13.0% Meursault Chardonnay. A very pleasant and floral nose. On the palate, medium to full-bodied with concentration and integration, with pear and mineral, rounded sweet acidity, and a much needed and better medium finish. Very tasty. Drink from 2008 to 2012. Good stuff.
2001 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art Series 露纹酒园
Australia, Western Australia, Margaret River
14.0%. Australia Chardonnay. Intense and aromatic with oak induced butterscotch aroma. A superb full-bodied white wine, with restrained ripe citrus, melon and pear flavors, weighty and acute acidity, and a lovely medium to long finish. Drink from 2008 to 2014.
2004 Wijnkasteel Genoels-Elderen Chardonnay Blauw
Belgium, Haspengouw
Planted with just Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this estate is named as the largest winery in Belgium with 16 hectares of vineyard.
Castle Genoels-elderen is with its 16 ha of vineyards the largest winery in Belgium.
13.0%. 100% Belgium Chardonnay. Extremely fresh like a face blown with sea breeze. Has clarity and cleanliness on the nose. Medium-bodied, this exotic wine robs your senses with notes of pear, melon-like sweetness, its acidity amazes with balance, grip and finesse. Good long and clinical finish.
2006 Millton Riverpoint Chardonnay 米尔顿酒庄
New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne
Hmm an estate which believes in En Primeur for its wines. Poor white, served after some of Australia and Burgundy finest white examples. 12.5%. 100% New Zealand Chardonnay. Is it a Sauvignon Blanc? At first sniff it was. A Medium-bodied combining long crisp acidity, with grapefruit and light gooseberry flavors. Simple and one dimensional.
2005 Auntsfield Heritage Pinot Noir 酒母场
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Press sample. 14.5%. 100% New Zealand Pinot Noir from 100 year old vines. At least 12 months in French oak. The wine is only made in exceptional years from this 28 hectares 18th century estate by brothers Ben and Luke, who recently reestablished themselves with its first planting in 1998, commercial release in 2003. An exceptional living example of just how good Pinot Noir may impress you from New Zealand. Fresh and fleshy with subtle spice and hedonist version of dark raspberry and black cherry. Medium to full-bodied, with ripe yet balanced acidity, layered with rustic cherry texture and a long dry finish. Drink from 2008 to 2018. I hope Barney, and the rest were pretty aroused by this rich wine, from the second helpings where pours went on and on ... till a full stop to it.
2002 Philippe Roty Marsannay Champs Saint Etienne 菲利普-柔弟酒庄
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Marsannay
A humor-filled special wine which relates how a wine lover will never retire from buying, especially if this offering was priced at an irresistible value which made buyer(sss) splurge and sip. 13.0%. 100% Burgundy Pinot Noir from 40 to 50 year old vines. Mature and aromatic red cherry spiced with pepper and tea. Well integrated, this balanced Medium-Bodied wine humbugged us with its delicious and clean cherry scent, plus a sustained medium finish. If Tze Moh was with us, he would have remarked, "Sibeh Ho" ... Drink from 2008 to 2009.
2003 Château Coutet 小档案
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Barsac
Often rivaling and compared with its twin, Château Climens; this 16th century estate has a vineyard area extending 38 hectares with grape varieties of 75% Sémillon, 23% Sauvignon blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Near 5,000 cases is made annually. Today it is managed by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, which also owns a list of distinguished properties; Bordeaux Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Clerc Milon, Château d'Armailhac, Mouton Cadet, Opus One in California, Almaviva in Chile.
14.0%. Flower blossom, pineapple and oak induced coconut aroma. Full-bodied with a thickly gravy texture of caramel, honey and pear, near absent acidity, and a viscous finish. Drink from 2008 to 2021.
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Driving Change: Gender-Responsive Practices in Business
Driving Change: Gender-Responsive Practices in Business brought together distinguished figures from business, politics and leading research institutes. The panellists discussed the growing need for companies to innovate and embrace diversity within their organisation and their customer base in order to remain competitive in times of economic turbulence, both at home and internationally.
Award Ceremony -
Since 2005, the discussion panel has been followed by a Women in Business awards ceremony. The 2015 awards were presented to three winners from the EBRD region who have proved to be the most advanced in applying gender diversity measures in their businesses.
This year the discussion panel and awards ceremony was complemented by a signing ceremony for the EBRD’s Women in Business programme in the Eastern Partnership countries. Local financial institutions signed letters expressing their interest in participating in the programme, which combines finance and advice for women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The programme will be launched in Georgia in 2015 as part of a regional drive that will benefit more than 2,000 women entrepreneurs.
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 14.00 – 16.15, Room 2, Parliament Building
Moderator:
Tanya Beckett, @bbctanyabeckett Presenter, World Business Report, BBC World News
Speakers:
Mariam Valishvili, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy, Georgia
Julia Dawson, Managing Director of Thematic Research, Credit Suisse Securities
Dana Denis-Smith, @ddenissmith, Founder and CEO, Obelisk Support.
The experts looked at key questions including:
How do firms need to innovate and embrace diversity both within their organisation and their customer base?
Why has the solution for advancing gender diversity not been found yet?