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György et Györgyi sont des prénoms hongrois, respectivement masculin et féminin.

Équivalents
György est l'équivalent du prénom masculin Georges.

La forme féminine, Györgyi, en est dérivée au , à l'origine sous la forme Györgyike, pour magyariser le prénom Georgina.

Personnalités portant ce prénom
Pour l'ensemble des articles sur les personnes portant ce prénom, consulter les listes produites automatiquement : . .

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 György Albert
 György Bakcsi

 György Bognár
 György Csányi
 György Cziffra
 György Dózsa
 György Dragomán
 György Ekrem-Kemál
 György Faludy
 György Garics
 György Gedó
 György Guczoghy
 György Hamar, un géologue et paléontologue norvégien
 György Kalmár
 György Kolonics
 György Konrád
 György Kósa
 György Kovásznai
 György Kozmann
 György Kulin
 György Kurtág
 György Lázár
 György Lehel
 György Ligeti
 György Lukács
 György Matolcsy
 György Melis
 György Mezey
 György Molnár
 György Orth
 György Pálfi
 György Pauk
 György Petri
 György Piller
 György Ránki
 György Révész
 György Sándor
 György Sárközi
 György Sárosi
 Gyorgy Sebestyen
 György Sebök
 György Száraz
 György Sztantics
 György Szűcs

Notes et références

Prénom hongrois
Prénom masculin


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Der Range Rover Sport ist ein SUV, der seit 2005 angeboten wird. Die erste Generation basierte auf der Plattform des Land Rover Discovery, wurde aus Marketinggründen jedoch unter der imageträchtigeren Bezeichnung Range Rover verkauft, wodurch eine andere, jüngere Käuferschicht angesprochen werden sollte. Die Einführung begann im Februar 2005.

Die zweite Generation, die nicht mehr auf dem Land Rover Discovery, sondern auf dem Range Rover basiert, auch wenn 75 % der Teile anders sind, wurde am 26. März 2013 in New York City vorgestellt. Markteinführung in Europa war am 20. September 2013.

Am 10. Mai 2022 wurde die dritte Generation, die wieder auf dem Range Rover basiert, vorgestellt.

Range Rover Sport (2005–2013)

Der Range Rover Sport ist wie der Discovery mit dem Terrain-Response-System ausgestattet, welches den Allradantrieb per Drehschalter an verschiedene Untergründe anpasst, die Luftfederung ist beim Range Rover Sport immer serienmäßig.

Die Bezeichnung "Sport" soll – bei ähnlicher Motorisierung wie beim großen Range Rover – das dynamischere Fahrverhalten verdeutlichen, das nicht zuletzt auch durch geringere Abmessungen und niedrigeres Gewicht möglich wird.

Im Sommer 2010 wurde ein Facelift am Range Rover Sport vorgenommen. Dabei wurden Scheinwerfer sowie Heckleuchten geändert, was auch modifizierte Schweller mit sich brachte.

Im Juli 2011 wurde der TDV6-Motor überarbeitet, der hier 211 PS leistet. Er wurde zudem mit einer neuen Achtstufen-Automatik ausgerüstet, die weniger Kraftstoff verbraucht. Als Ergänzung in der Motorenpalette kam der SDV6 mit 256 PS hinzu, der zwischen dem stärksten TDV6 und dem TDV8 angesiedelt ist und beide Motoren ersetzt.

Technische Daten

Wegen Problemen mit der Kabelverlegung wurden im August 2006 1.026 Modelle zurückgerufen. Es handelte sich hierbei um die Modelle des Jahrgangs 2005/2006 mit 19-Zoll-Felgen und den Seriennummern 5A 900 109 bis 6A 949 108.

Range Rover Sport (2013–2022)

Die zweite Generation ist europaweit am 20. September 2013 erschienen. Sie zeichnet sich durch eine deutliche Gewichtsreduktion aus, die durch eine vollständig aus Aluminium gefertigte Karosserie erreicht wird. Technisch basiert das Modell auf der vierten Range Rover-Generation. Viele Komponenten wie Fahrwerk, Bordelektronik, Getriebe und Aufhängung wurden übernommen. Zum Modelljahr 2018 erhielt die Baureihe eine Überarbeitung.

Rekordzeit am Pikes Peak

Am 6. Juni 2013 fuhr Paul Dallenbach mit dem Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged eine neue Bestzeit für Serien-SUVs auf der offiziellen Rennstrecke des berühmten Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Bergrennen. Das Fahrzeug war bis auf einen zusätzlich eingebauten Überrollkäfig im Originalzustand. Bei Leistungsverlust von bis zu 40 %, der durch die dünne Luft in entsprechender Höhe bedingt ist, benötigte Dallenbach 12 Minuten 36 Sekunden und 61 Hundertstel.

Ausstattungslinien

Das Fahrzeug ist in diversen Ausstattungslinien verfügbar die sich alle durch unterschiedliche serienmäßige Extras unterscheiden und aufeinander aufbauen: S/SE; HSE; HSE Dynamic und Autobiography Dynamic.

Geländeeigenschaften

Im Vergleich zum Vorgänger wurden die Geländefähigkeiten verbessert. Der Range Rover Sport ab dem Modelljahr 2014 besitzt eine maximale Wattiefe von 850 mm. Neue Bordsystem wie "Wade Sensing" das durch Radar-Sensoren in den Außenspiegeln die Wassertiefe rund um das Fahrzeug messen kann ermöglichen eine sichere Fahrt auf unbekannten Strecken.

Antriebe

Erstmals beim Range Rover Sport hat man sich bei dieser Generation von Seiten des Herstellers dazu entschieden zwei unterschiedliche Antriebsvarianten für unterschiedliche Ansprüche anzubieten. Grundsätzlich ist das Fahrzeug immer mit Allradantrieb ausgestattet. Jedoch gibt es zusätzlich zum bereits bekannten System mit Untersetzungsgetriebe und Differentialsperre eine weniger aufwendige und 18 kg leichtere, aber nicht so leistungsfähige Version mit einem Torsendifferential als Serienausstattung. Dieses ist für den Betrieb auf befestigten Straßen ausgelegt und bietet genug Traktion im Alltagsgebrauch. Die Version mit dem bekannten System wird besonders für Geländefahrten und den Zugbetrieb mit Anhänger empfohlen.

Range Rover Sport SVR (2014–2022)

Land Rover kündigte auf dem Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2014 eine Supersportversion des Range Rover Sport an. Der modifizierte V8 Kompressor Motor leistet 405 kW (550 PS) und kam im Oktober 2014 in den Handel. Ab dem Modelljahr 2018 leistet der SVR 423 kW (575 PS).

Technische Daten

Range Rover Sport (seit 2022)

Die dritte Generation der Baureihe wurde am 10. Mai 2022 vorgestellt. Die Markteinführung erfolgte im September 2022.

Sicherheit
Im Herbst 2022 wurde der Range Rover Sport vom Euro NCAP auf die Fahrzeugsicherheit getestet. Er erhielt fünf von fünf möglichen Sternen.

Antriebe
Beim Range Rover Sport der dritten Generation kommen die gleichen Antriebe (zwei Benziner, drei Diesel und zwei Plug-in-Hybride) wie im Range Rover der fünften Generation zum Einsatz. 2024 soll noch eine vollelektrisch angetriebene Version folgen.

Technische Daten

Zulassungszahlen
Seit dem Marktstart 2005 bis einschließlich Dezember 2022 sind in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland insgesamt 46.927 Range Rover Sport neu zugelassen worden. Mit der Einführung der zweiten Generation 2013 stiegen die Zulassungszahlen zunächst deutlich an, brachen dann jedoch mit zunehmendem Alter des Modells auch wieder ein.

Zulassungszahlen in Deutschland

Weblinks

 Offizielle Website
 Webseite des neuen Range Rover Sport

Einzelnachweise

Sport Utility Vehicle
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In Memoriam of Peter Parker: The 12 Most Significant Comic Book Character Deaths of All Time
It's long been said that in comic books, no one stays dead. Except for Spider-Man's uncle, Ben Parker. So, it's only fitting that Peter Parker's final words were from his late uncle: With great power comes great responsibility.
By now, many of you have read the news of Peter Parker's demise in the recently released "Amazing Spider-Man" No. 700. In that final issue of "Amazing Spider-Man," Peter Parker and his nemesis Otto Octavius switch bodies. In the process, Doc Ock gains Peter's memories and experiences, leaving him to become the new Spidey in "Superior Spider-Man" No. 1, which arrives in January.
Naturally, the news hasn't been taken so kindly by fans. It's a gutsy move to kill off one of the most iconic and beloved comic book characters ever. In fact, the character has become more than just a superhero appearing in the funny pages. He's a pop-culture fixture that has been seen on film, animated series, merchandise, and even a Thanksgiving balloon. But, controversy sells. And, what bigger controversy can a comic company ignite than by killing off a fan favorite?
Killing off a major character isn't anything new, even for Peter Parker. He was killed by the Green Goblin in 'The Death of Spider-Man' storyline in the "Ultimate Spider-Man" series, which brings us back to where we started. Just because a character is dead, writers can, and will, find a way to bring them back to life. Regardless if the death was temporary, controversial, or ridiculous, it's a major moment for that character's specific comic book universe. Because when a comic book character dies, it not only changes the entire landscape of the comic world, it also impacts their fellow superheroes and loved ones. Heck, it affects us fans as well, no matter how hooky that sounds.
So, in honor of the late Peter Parker, here are the 12 most significant comic book character deaths of all time.
12. Supergirl
Kara Zor-El, better known as Supergirl, was Superman's Kryptonian cousin. She met her demise in the 1985 maxi-series "Crisis on Infinite Earths" while protecting her cousin from the the Anti-Monitor. Her death not only helped humanize Superman, since before Crisis there were a number of survivors from Krypton, and killing some off would show that they could be defeated. Also, the entire post-Crisis DCU could have been altered if she lived, maybe Kara would have prevented The Joker from paralyzing her bff Barbara Gordon in "The Killing Joke." Besides that, fans believed that her death was the best Supergirl story they ever read. But, if you need any further just look at that cover. Supes is absolute wreck.
11. Alexandra DeWitt
Alexandra DeWitt wasn't a major character, but her death improved one of DC's most recognizable heroes, The Green Lantern. After the previous Green Lantern Hal Jordan goes off the deep end and kills the Corps, after he becomes Parallax, Kyle Rayner becomes the new Green Lantern. Unlike most relationships in comics, Kyle and Alexandra's relationship improves after he becomes a hero. Just as things are looking bright for the happy couple, she's murdered by Major Force and stuffed in a refrigerator. Yeah. You read that correctly. For most of us, Alexandra's fate struck a cord. Who wouldn't want to get revenge on the deranged madman that put your girl in a fridge? Kyle did get revenge, but this death helped him realize that being a hero means taking your emotions and using them for good. That's something we should all realize.
10. Uncle Ben
The death of Uncle Ben played a major part in Peter Parker becoming Spider-Man. The famous line, "with great power comes great responsibility" is the mantra that Peter carried until his final breath. If Ben Parker had lived, I don't think Spider-Man would have been the hero we've come to love, admire, and respect.
9. Dark Phoenix (Jean Grey)
Jean Grey's fate occurred after she couldn't control her powers. She was taken over by The Dark Phoenix and went on to kill a lot of people. This right here is interesting. You have one of the most popular female superheroes becoming one of the greatest villains ever. And, the shock value continued when Jean was able to suppress the Dark Phoenix long enough to sacrifice herself for the sake of humanity. For these reasons, this is why "The Dark Phoenix Saga" is one of the most classic comics of all time.
8. Robin (Jason Todd)
When Dick Grayson got too old to remain as Batman's kid sidekick Robin, Bruce Wayne found himself a new kid to put in harm's way. The second Robin, Jason Todd, was killed off after fans infamously voted for it by calling a 1-900 number. Poor Jason was beaten to death by crowbar at the hands of The Joker in 1988's "Batman: A Death in the Family." His death not only proved how twisted fans could be, it also showed how brutal The Joker could be. And, it would haunt Batman forever.
7. Bucky Barnes
Captain America's orphaned sidekick James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes valiantly perished when he and Cap attempted to dismantle Baron Zemo's experimental drone plane. Cap, of course, gets frozen when he's thrown into the ocean, while Bucky goes up in flames. Not only does Steve Rogers feel responsible, and alone, he doesn't even know about Bucky's death until decades later. Bucky's death wasn't just a reminder of the sacrifices made during WWII, his death was one of the longest in comics. In fact, "only Bucky stays dead," was a common catchphrase. That all changed when he was resurrected as the Winter Soldier, but we'll save that for another time.
6. Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)
The death of Captain Marvel was a landmark moment for Marvel. Not only did Jim Starlin's "The Death of Captain Marvel," published in 1982, make fans feel empathy and injustice, it was also Marvel's first imprint of an original graphic novel. Mar-vell, was a humanoid alien from a race called the Kree, but was denounced as a traitor after he began to empathize with humans. After inhaling a gas called "Compound 13," Mar-Vell contracted an alien form of cancer and dies. The fact that a real-world disease could kill a superhero really stuck with a lot of fans, but add that with the emotional and well-written story, and you have our 6th most significant death in comic history.
5. Thomas and Martha Wayne
No need to drag this one out. The murder of Bruce Wayne's parents lead to the creation of Batman. While we never really saw much of them before their deaths, The Waynes were the most crucial element of one of the most popular comic book characters of all time.
4. The Flash (Barry Allen)
Despite there being four incarnations of The Flash, the second Flash Barry Allen is considered by many to be the first hero of the Silver Age of Comics, which is one reason why his death in "Crisis on Infinite Earths" (1986) was so important. But, it's also how he died that really matters. After Allen is taken prisoner by the Anti-Monitor, he escapes, creates a speed vortex to draw the power from an anti-matter cannon aimed at the Earth in, and is killed while running at such high speeds. Besides dying alone, his heroics weren't even known to those in the DCU.
3. Gwen Stacy
Peter Parker suffered another tragedy in 1973. His girlfriend Gwen Stacy is kidnapped by the Green Goblin. She's thrown off the Brooklyn Bridge and Spidey, unlike with his Uncle Ben, steps in. He uses his web to stop Gwen from falling, but her neck is snapped as a result of the sudden stop. Her death stayed with Peter forever, but outside of the book it was also significant. For starters, fans were shocked. Gwen Stacy was a popular character and even had fans of her own. Also, many cite "The Night Gwen Stacy Died" as the end of the Silver Age of comics.
2. Captain America (Steve Rogers)
The bloody and destructive "Civil War" storyline tear the Marvel Universe apart. And, just when you thought it was over, Steve Rogers is assassinated. The series leading to Cap's murder occurs after he turn himself in. As he's being lead into the courthouse, he hears a shot and moves S.H.I.E.L.D. agent out of the way, resulting in him taking the shot. The Marvel Universe, and fans alike, were shocked and saddened by the loss. Even after being labeled a traitor and coward, Steve Rogers did what was right by sacrificing himself. His death wasn't just a major blow in comics, it was also a major blow to America.
In 1992 DC did the unthinkable. They actually killed Superman. Whether or not you're a Superman fan, there's no denying that he is the most well-known and iconic superhero ever. Killing him off was just not controversial, it was downright insane. "The Death of Superman" sent shock-waves through the DCU. The seemingly invincible Superman had been killed. Lois Lane lost her beloved. And, Metropolis became overrun with crime. "The Death of Superman" was a momentous occasion, both in and out of the book. It's still unbelievable to think that it actually happened, despite DC bringing Supes back to life.
Images Via Wikimedia Commons, except Barry Allen via Wikia, Inc.
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Today-ish a fellow Hendonite accused my of typing nonsense. In my defence I'm usually drunk! So I'm going with this - I reckon today was comparable to the first test at The Gabba. A bit of ebb and flow.
As for Slough, textbook entirely predictable. I thought we under-performed. Their work-rate in the middle and long-distance shooting is quality - and quite unique. We need to work harder on the basics to progress. Consequently, I don't think we are out of this at all. Like the Ashes, recognising an up-hill struggle may get you over the line.
With regards to the FA Trophy, I watched top-flight Conference stuff twenty years ago and had a personal theory that despite being nationwide, it still contained regional traits. An over simplification would be agricultural up-north and finesse down south. Slough offer something different outside our traditional comfort zone. If Hendon are to progress we have to overcome these variances. Familiarity breeds contempt. Like our opponents today, our time will come. That could be us live on BT Sports in the not to distant future. Tuesday night is an opportunity to face such a challenge.
As a club, at some time in the future, we have to go on the road and prove ourselves.
Good luck lads - give it real go.


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Completed Dress and Textiles, Maritime Subjects, Portraits: British 18th C, Portraits: British 19th C 37 comments Can you help to identify this naval lieutenant?
Photo credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Topic: Subject or sitter
This half-length portrait shows an unidentified sitter in lieutenant's full dress uniform, 1787–1812, with a dress sword under his right arm, blade upwards and with a red sword belt wrapped around its sheath.
The intriguing aspect is the disproportion of the sitter's head to his body, and the unusual way the sword is included to show its full length in what is only a half-length portrait, also emphasising the apparent mismatch of body scale. Livesay was a competent painter and this is a good example of his work but I wonder if it is also one that shows a man who had some form of achondroplasia (bone growth disorder). If this is the case, it is surprising his identity is so far unknown. It would be unusual in a naval officer, given that being (literally) an 'able seaman' in terms of physical capacities was prerequisite to getting a commission, both practically and to command the respect of those under their command. However, while the effects of the condition can be more or less limiting, they are not axiomatically 'disabling'. Nonetheless – for a naval officer – it is the sort of thing likely to have been noted somewhere, probably in anecdotal or perhaps biographical sources rather than official record.
The individual concerned is also likely to have been (as he looks) a pretty strong character to have made whatever mark he did: lieutenant is the basic commissioned rank, but not every 'mid' even made it that far. I have not seen such a mention, but it would be interesting if anyone had.
Pieter van der Merwe, Maritime Subjects, 21 May 2020 Entry reviewed by Art UK
Completed, 16 Oct 2020 Outcome
Marion Richards, Art Detective Manager, 16/10/2020 11:15
This discussion is now closed. The addition of Richard Livesay's life dates to Art UK is a productive outcome of this discussion about the identity of the sitter, which remains unknown.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the discussion. To anyone viewing this discussion for the first time, please see below for all the comments that led to this conclusion.
Pieter van der Merwe, Maritime Subjects, 21/05/2020 14:17
I raised this one some years ago and am glad to see it has now surfaced as a public discussion: put simply we are looking for a man who, in modern PC euphemism, was a 'small person' but must have been a pretty effective character, so it would be very interesting to identify him.
Roderick Macleod, 21/05/2020 15:57
I don't suppose this might be anamorphosic, designed to be hung high and viewed from below? (my printer is U/S, so I can't test this).
Cliff Thornton, 21/05/2020 16:48
The only naval officer I have encountered who is referred to as being rather short in stature is the Spanish Admiral Gravina (1756-1806), who commanded the Principe de Asturias at Trafalgar. He fled the battle before he could be captured. But no portraits of him show any sign of dwarfism. Could the portrait be a caricature of the Admiral?
Jacinto Regalado, 21/05/2020 18:51
Or could it be a caricature of Napoleon?
The information supplied above is accurate: it is a British sitter from the uniform shown and it is not 'optically distorted', if only because that would also have to apply to the background - which is not so.
The only other curiosities are: first, that the man is certainly standing and his coat is very tightly closed over on a single button, apparently over a rather pot-bellied abdomen. This can be a tendency in achondroplasia, and though not otherwise strongly marked here is one of the reasons for the hypothesis.
Second, the sword: this may not be his own but, perhaps, someone else's (e.g. one surrendered to him). Official naval officer sword patterns only begin in 1805 (as I recall) although before that they tended to be very similar: that is, straight, flat cutting and thrusting blades, with flat gilt-metal (often brass) guards into which the Admiralty anchor was often cut as a fretwork pattern. Sheaths were generally black leather with matching strapwork and gilt metal mounts (brass tended to be used where possible in sea equipment to avoid corrosion).
The weapon shown here is much more like a 'land' or even 'land dress' weapon, with a round section steel or silvered guard and a round white metal sheath suggesting the blade might be a triangular-section small-sword, more for stabbing than cutting. The
'strapwork' is also clearly intended as red webbing -not leather- with a steel or silvered buckle.
I have never seen anything similar in any other naval portrait. If the picture predates 1805 it could just mean the sitter had a very unusual taste in swords, since he wasn't contravening any rule I'm aware of (non-expertly as regards edged weapons). Otherwise, either pre- or post-1805 there has to be some other explanation. Surrender by someone in a red uniform, possibly an army or foreign 'Marine' equivalent - French, Spanish Dutch being the obvious suspects- is a possibility, even if wrong.
PS: looking again, the strapwork may in fact not be webbing but red-dyed polished leather from the apparently light brown reverse.
F Wittler, 21/05/2020 20:07
I wonder if the background would yield more information. The ship on the right appears to have her sails reversed, and there seems to be a flag near the top of the ?mizzen mast nearest the viewer. On the left there is an exotic red-flowered shrub (and possibly even a flower tucked into the left of his hat). Unless it's simply a mend in the canvas, there may also be a vertical structure coming out of the shrub and rising to near the sword. Could he just possibly be involved in one of the maritime exploration trips - and even, perhaps, be depicted with a prize that he was involved in taking and/or took temporary command of? Far-fetched, perhaps, but surely the background is intentional - and meaningful to the sitter in having his portrait commissioned.
The prize/ action theory may be the more likely given the appearance of gunsmoke in the background: another may be that its posthumous since what is actually on the left looks like a gothic ruin or monument with autumnal foliage (oak leaves?), though it will need direct sight to get further. Unfortunately this is one of the NMM pictures of which the only currently available image is the Art UK one.
It appears from two other Livesay portraits on Art UK that he had a problem with proportions. In the first one below, the arm is too small and thin, and in the second one, the hand is too small and the head is relatively small for the body:
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/rear-admiral-clement-sneyd-17731854-19995
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/admiral-sir-erasmus-gower-17421814-160271
He seems to have been rather better at portraying full-length figures, again based on Art UK works.
S. Elin Jones, 23/05/2020 14:12
Is there any information available with regards to it's provenance please?
Kieran Owens, 23/05/2020 18:34
Although the birth and death dates for Richard Livesay are widely recognised (by NPG and others) as being 1750 and 1826 respectively, both are incorrectly recorded as 1753 and c.1823 on each of his seven entries on ArtUK.
By way of confirmation that he died on Tuesday 28th November 1826, the following is a selection of published newspaper notices announcing his demise:
The Hampshire Telegraph, Monday 4th December - (In the Portsmouth news column) - "Died, on Tuesday , Mr. Livesay, sen., artist, of this town." (Tuesday was the 28th November).
The Hampshire Chronicle, Monday 4th December 1826 - "Died, at the house of his nephew, at Southsea, aged 76, Mr. Richard Livesay, an artist of considerable talent."
Bath Chronicle & Weekly Gazette, Thursday 7th December 1826 - "(Died) At Portsmouth, aged 76, Mr. Livesay, artist, late of Bath."
Southsea is three miles due south of Portsmouth.
By way of simple subtraction, 1750 is his birth year.
Additionally, I do not believe that Livesay had a problem with proportions, rather that he used the distortions evident is several of his works to exaggerate some comical aspect of the sitter's character, or to create one for the artist's personal reasons. Whether this was an affectionate or malicious intention remains a mystery, but there are several extant works that amply display his ability to deliver a perfectly well-proportioned portrait when necessary.
It is worth noting that his posthumous etchings and engravings of the works of Hogarth show that he was well capable of understanding the power of the distorted line to deflate a subject's character. The same applies to his Windsor portraits of Eton school-boys and others, who are treated with what appears to be a relished mirth.
By way of contextualising Livesay's connection to naval subjects, attached is his entry from the DNB (albeit also with the incorrectly estimated death date).
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Whaley Turco, 23/05/2020 21:13
My Immediate and only reaction to this is someone is having a poke at someone. Maybe Nappy Maybe a naval officer. I say that because in the world that figure exists everything relates to everything else.
Mark Wilson, 24/05/2020 00:50
There's some provenance in the NMM's collection website linked to above: "When acquired in 1944 the portrait was said to be of Lieutenant William Bligh, of 'Bounty' fame: this has no basis in terms of likeness". I doubt much more could be discovered.
Livesay can be variable, even judging by his ArtUK works. But I do wonder if there is a tendency to assign portraits of naval officers to him because of his association with the Royal Naval College and that some of the more basic examples might not be by him. In addition, having taught art to all those naval officers, many must have taken stylistic traits from him and show those in pictures they produce, so that they resemble (not very good) Livesays.
This is clearly one of his better efforts and the face in particular is very sympathetic. At first I wondered if the rest of the picture was done by someone else, which accounted for the apparent distortion, but the quality of painting and the level of detail make that unlikely. For the same reasons deliberate distortion for comic purposes would normally be done much more sketchily.
Osmund Bullock, 24/05/2020 06:14
Well spotted, Kieran. There's no need for any maths, though: Livesay was born on 8th December 1750. This is given in the current DNB - yours, I think, is the first (1893) edition - and also on the RA website. The source for the date is presumably the manuscript volume of student admissions that was discovered in the Academy's vaults in 1930, and published by the Walpole Society in 1962. On his entry to the RA Schools in March 1774, Livesay's age was given as 23 on the 8th Dec preceding. See attached 1.
I am puzzled by your assessment of Livesay's Eton Montem portraits (if that's what you're referring to) as treating the sitters with "a relished mirth". Any examples? The few I can find, and what I can see of the unfinished Montem parade group at very low-res, seem to be pretty straightforward and respectful - even the salt-bearers in their rather bizarre costumes seem to be portrayed without any exaggerated line or other hint of mockery. See attached 2 & 3.
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Andrew Chamberlain, 24/05/2020 10:00
Another portrait attributed to Livesay, with a similar disproportionately large head:
https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/attributed-to-richard-livesay-1753-circa-1823-so-170-c-8381cba2b9
Livesay was surely aware of the effects of this form of caricaturing from his engravings that copy Hogarth.
When practical I will try and see the original painting, mainly for the background. As has already been noted the ship's sails are apparently aback, which is certainly odd and might support a 'posthumous' theory if it is a monument on the left. The pennant at the maintp will not help but there may be a bit more from the ensign, which is too tightly cropped at right to identify (i.e. is it British or perhaps that of a foreign prize with which the sitter might have been associated?).
The attached -entirely 'in proportion' - group by Livesay may also be of interest since not yet on Art UK: it was acquired by bequest/ family presentation after the NMM oils were added and is one of many recent accessions (to various collections I think) yet to be oncluded in general updating:
https://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/564479.html
These sitters' link with Wickham, Hants, is typical for naval families in places near Portsmouth: our ongoing artist-puzzle pair of Captain and Mrs Justinian Nutt had a Wickham link and I suspect the churchyard will be full of those who came to anchor there, though none are yet on the NMM Maritime Memorials web pages.
Interesting also to note, in Osmund's attachment, that Livesay was an RA classmate with the very good miniaturist Samuel Shelley: here's a naval example by him - for sitter information click 'Edward Riou' to right, this being an example where its being stripped out of the 'object description'.
https://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/42163.html
I think too much is being read into what may have been a technical problem. I very much doubt Livesay was deliberately mocking the sitters for portraits for which he was being paid. He could hardly afford to alienate his clients--not even Lawrence could.
From a culture that gave the world Hogarth, Gillray, The Goons, Monty Python, Spitting Image, Private Eye, Scarfe and Steadman etc., the sensibilities of the specifically English character are more than robustly developed to cope with what Conrad Shawcross recently referred to as "loyal descent". There is a gulf of difference between affectionate mirth and destructive mockery, and all of that difference depends on intent. The outfits in Livesay's Montem portraits of young polemen such as Wryly Birch etc are significantly more ordinary than the fancy-dress of the salt-bearers, which, to mind eye, are rendered by Livesay with an endearing sense of respectful fun, as in the attached images of George Montagu and Joseph Hucks. Also, as Livesay held a steady job at the Naval Academy (at an admittedly modest £100 per annum) perhaps he could afford to take a jovial risk or two with colleagues who, like most lampooned celebrities, actually rather enjoy the attention.
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Is it possible that, in some cases, Livesay only did the head and left the rest to be done by students?
Another example of an oversized head appearing in a work associated with Livesay can be seen in the attached engraving, published in March 1785, after his painting of the balloonist Jean Pierre Blanchard:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Pierre_Blanchard
Having made his first successful balloon flight in Paris on the 2nd March 1784, Blanchard moved to London in the following August. He subsequently made three flights, the second and third taking off with an American, Dr John Jeffries. The third flight, on the 7th January 1785, again with Jeffries, was the first flight over the English Channel. The pair ascended from Dover Castle and, after about 2½ hours, landed at Guînes, near Pas-de-Calais, in France. A granite column marks the landing spot to this day:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guînes
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I think you must mean 'loyal dissent' rather than 'descent', Kieran - or perhaps it's a rather clever ballooning joke...?
I still see no signs of even benevolent mirth, lampooning, exaggerated comical aspects of character, or distorted line in order to deflate (your words, not mine) in any of the Montem portraits, I'm afraid...nor indeed in the Blanchard one or in ours. Our sitter's face (and that of Blanchard) seems to be portrayed in a straightforward and sympathetic light - as does the one shown by Andrew (also in my composite of images above), with its similar but lesser disproportion. Surely someone trying to make some sort of point, however affectionate, would have played gently with the face rather than the body size? But I suspect you and I will never see eye-to-eye on this one!
I completely agree that the distortion must be deliberate, not incompetent. I am leaning towards the view that the phenomenon was a sort of caricature, yes, but not with any critical intent whatever, however mild. I think it was an experiment - a solution to the challenge of painting on a small or very small canvas a good and characterful face while still including enough of the clothes and/or background to tell us a bit about the sitter. Having found a good market in small-scale oil portraits, perhaps Livesay became dissatisfied with the face detail and prominence that could be managed in one, and for a while played around (sitter permitting) with the proportions to try and get round it. Our portrait is just 16 inches high (and the Eton Montem sketches only 9") - the attached shows them in correct proportionate size to the 40 x 50 inch Captain Grindall & family linked to by Pieter.
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And re 'sitter permitting', I'm not sure that Roderick Macleod's suggestion at the top is necessarily so wide of the mark. If you had commissioned a small portrait from Livesay, but knew it was likely to be hung high and were worried that your face would be lost, might not Livesay in an experimental mood have suggested bumping up the head size? I can imagine him saying, "Don't worry - it won't look nearly as odd when it's up near the cornice".
Dissent was indeed my intended usage. As for Livesay's own intent, we will, in all likelihood, never know, but you are most probably correct.
I had either forgotten (or not noticed) that Livesay was also the engraver of the illustrations by Hogarth and Samuel Scott to their companion Forrest's humorous 'Five Days Peregrination' in Kent of 1732 (pub. 1782): here Hogarth is the figure crawling across the makeshift gangplank of two oars that they used to board the boat taking them across the Medway from the Isle of Grain to Sheerness:
Livesay would have had to be eccentric indeed, not to say disturbed, to have practiced such distortion as any sort of mirth and thus potentially jeopardize his business. What Osmund suggests is rather more plausible, albeit still speculative.
You and Osmund are most probably correct, Jacinto, though Livesay's position as drawing tutor to the children of the King, and his proximity to some of the most powerful families in the land through his paintings of their sons at Eton, might have afforded him a certain immunity from any negative critical reaction that might otherwise have jepordized his livelihood. One way or the other it will probably be impossible to know, so let us all forget my suggestion and move on to finding more factual evidence as to the nature of this portrait.
Pieter, in terms of naval uniform history, is there anything at all distinctive about the sitter's red sword hanger/belt, or his hat and its black cockade or what appears to be some sort of ruby-red jewel decoration hanging from it?
The uniform is standard: hats only figure in regulations from 1795 however, so whether there are any clues as to pre- or post- that date is something I'd have to look up.
The sword is generally untypical of Royal Naval officer weapons, even before there was an official RN pattern from 1805, and none ever had red strapwork, jewelled or otherwise. Put anotherway, who did among Britain's European enemies (Dutch, French, Spanish) either as naval or 'marine' or even army? It looks like a small-sword in a metal sheath so whether fighting or more 'dress' it's an officer's weapon.
Here are details of the background. I think the left shows rocks and vegetation; the right looks to me like towering clouds on the horizon rather than smoke.
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Thanks Marion: could you post a left-side detail starting about a third of the way up the present one to above the sword point?
I agree about the right side: cloud not smoke and the sails may not be aback, its just ambiguously done. The ensign looks red and on a staff, which is odd since at this stage one would expect it on the gaff of the mizzen and there isn't one, nor is it entirely clear if the ship is a two or three-decker: in short, more a generalized suggestion of a large and probaby British ship.
Martin Hopkinson, 09/06/2020 12:25
It does not seem to be recorded in the online Getty Provenance Index
Pieter, there's another detail view of the left side attached. There's a small area of damage to the left of the hat.
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Thanks: as you say, clearly damage creating an illusion of something 'architectural' that isn't there on examination.
Jacob Simon, Portraits: British 19th C, 15/10/2020 08:29
This discussion, "Can you help to identify this naval lieutenant?", has attracted 33 responses in May and June this year. Although it is tagged to four different subject groups, it is very much a Maritime Subject. Pieter, you are clearly the right person to lead this discussion. Do you feel that there remains a possibility of answering the discussion question? If not, perhaps the discussion could be closed?
There is one definite outcome on which Art UK could act now independently of this discussion. As posted by Kieran on 23 May and Osmund on 24 May, Livesay's life dates are, without doubt, 1750-1826.
Richard Livesay's life dates have been added to Art UK, and the other collections that hold works by him have been updated with the sources and a link to this discussion.
Thanks for the prompt Jacob. Having started this hare running because the picture is a longstanding NMM puzzle as regards sitter, nothing further has emerged, including from my asking one or two current naval specialists who might have encountered a 'vertically challenged' officer for other reasons. There is still no image of the painting on the NMM web pages (it is one of those that only Art UK has taken electronic images of, in the absence of existing NMM ones) but my February 2018 update of the entry there covers the matter as far as we can until -if ever- something new turns up. That being so, my thanks too for all the comments made but I agree the discussion could close.
Painting info
Portrait of a Naval Lieutenant, c.1795
Richard Livesay (1750–1826)
Medium and Support
Open on Art UK
Open on collection website


ASM boasts two in school Theater Companies that present Musical Productions for the school community twice a year, in March and May. The Senior production is comprised of Upper School students from grades 6-12 who have delighted the ASM community in the past years with productions like "The King and I", "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Pirates of Penzance".
The Junior production in May is made of students from grades 3-5 who join the Theater group as an afterschool activity in September and run rehearsals throughout the entire school year until opening night in May. They have brought to the ASM stage Broadway Productions like "Annie", "The Music Man", "The Wizard of Oz" and "Honk,Jr.!". The school also offers a Theater Arts program as part of the school curriculum where students are introduced to all aspects of the Performing Arts through a series of creative workshops. The classes showcase their class work in December for the school community and continue to act throughout the year in formal and informal presentations from elementary to High School classes.


Brian Leeson, the national chairperson of éirígí, was arrested by gardaí at his home late on Tuesday evening.
The party's general secretary, Breandán Mac Cionnaith, has recorded that "Neither the party nor Brian's family are aware of any reason why the gardaí should have chosen either to arrest or to continue to detain him.
"However, it is clear that some sections of the press have engaged in ill-founded comment in relation to Brian's arrest in terms that can only be described as highly sensationalist speculation. Such coverage is undoubtedly and quite obviously highly prejudicial.
"Brian has played a central role in organising opposition to the austerity policies being implemented by the Fine Gael/Labour Coalition in Leinster House. With further austerity and anti-working class measures due to be announced within the next few weeks, we are of the view that this arrest and the accompanying coverage by some media outlets is designed to undermine opposition to this forthcoming budget and to attack our party.
Brian was released just before 10pm on Thursday night.
Mac Cionnaith said, "Brian's arrest and detention was a cynical exercise by the gardaí designed to foster a climate of black propaganda and misinformation within sections of the media directed against Brian and against our party in general.
"Brian's release, without charge, confirms our view that his arrest had a clear political motivation.
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I arrived on the outskirts of the base, I probably should have realised straight away that this was going to go sour. The small barracks on the edge of the airfield was infested with Deadites and littered with abandoned backpacks. I managed to hide but one of the undead was too smart by half, following me into the shower cubicle I was laying low in. Cornered, scared and already low on blood he knocked me to the ground. I managed to scramble to my feet long enough to smash his skull with my trusty crowbar. Things were bad, my vision was greyed, head was pounding and heart racing I bandaged myself up and popped some painkillers. Perhaps it was my injuries, maybe I was delirious from the pills but I made a bad choice and decided to move toward the hangars. The runway was a mess there were Zed's everywhere. Making my way across was perilous I spotted a watch tower "If I can climb that I might just have a better chance of fending them off". Bad choice number two. As soon as I began my climb a nearby pack began to lurch, stagger and finally sprint towards my location. Upon reaching the top even in my weakened state I managed to throw a couple from the top and send them tumbling bones smashing onto the tarmac below but there were just too many. Eventually a former soldier managed to reach the top of the ladder, alone and trapped I fought valiantly for survival but it wasn't enough, knocked to the ground my last sight before I slipped away was of a drooling mouth and sharp teeth, an image that will live with me for a long time….. they ate me alive.
It took a little while for me to shake the fear of a repeat incident but eventually I felt I had regained enough courage to try my luck once more in Chenarus. This time things didn't start out quite so slow. Waking up not on a coast but a dock in the dead of night I had no idea where I was or of the fortune which was about to befall me. It became pretty obvious that there was only one way off this dock without taking a dunk in the freezing waters of Chernogorsk harbour, Further into the city.
Chernogorsk is the largest settlement in the region which means it's also the most dangerous. Having heard about the impossibility of raiding Cherno alone and with no equipment I knew I had to get out fast crawling my way past zombie after zombie I made it to a small shack on the other side of the port bridge. Inside was a full Jerry can of petrol, I had no use for this right now but I took it anyway. This shack would be my best chance for survival through the cold night, I waited.
Through the night I saw few signs of activity save for distant torch-light and on one occasion a flare lighting up the buildings opposite revealing the silhouettes of the shambling former citizens, I don't know who tossed it but I hope they got out alive. Finally the light began to return. An unfamiliar sound began to draw closer, perhaps an engine? something airborne, a chopper!? I knew the dangers of approaching other players but faced with the choice of another day and night trying to sneak passed roves of undead and possible rescue I had to put my trust in Humanity. Crawling slowly from my temporary lodgings I could immediately see the chopper hovering in the distance, no sign of any Zed's.
"Hey!" ……. no response, the copper rotates surveying its surroundings in the cold light of dawn. "Flyboy!" he spins back, he heard me. I stand up revealing myself to my potential rescuers, they drop altitude. Slowly approaching the whirly bird as it descends to the grass in front of me it becomes clear there are three heavily armed men inside, the passenger jumps out weapon ready. "What choo want boy?" he barks, never taking his aim off me. Unarmed and afraid I do not wish to cause any offence.
"Friendly. I have nothing but this can of fuel. It's your's if you let me live." he looks me over, his friends surveying the landscape, wary that this could be a trap. I place the Jerry can on the floor, "Fill it up" orders the man whose ID holds the name Merc. Having done as requested I'm bundled into the chopper, profusely thanking my rescuers I ask where we are headed it seems they are taking me out of the city and intend to properly equip me. Still concerned of what ill fate may await me as we swoop across the city and out into the countryside beyond. They drop me off near a small garage, where they had previously stashed a motorcycle, and gifting me some supplies, food, water and an AK-47, re-fueling the bike then returning to their chopper Merc (the only one of the three who had spoken to me) delivers a chilling parting line.
Hope you liked my own personal tale of woe. I enjoyed living it and writing it. Do you have you own tale of survival in the Chenarus wastes? Let us know in the comments below.
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Songs of the Week 114: May 21 – May 27
May 28, 2017 ~ kbo27
#5. Lover – Nautica
soundcloud.com/loverwtf
https://soundcloud.com/loverwtf/nautica
Another up-and-coming artist whose sound belies his experience. Unless Lover has been making sounds under another moniker, he only has a couple songs to his credit and both are hauntingly gorgeous (as well as a pretty great cover of a Banks track).
#4. Farr – Blades
soundcloud.com/farr_music
So glad the drop on this one didn't lead to some dubstep. I mean it's got a time and place, but frankly it's refreshing to hear a build up that doesn't crash down into a mess of sounds. Instead, we are treated to some deep vocals and a bit of a soul-funk sound.
#3. Flor – Guarded
soundcloud.com/florsounds
Really enjoyed Flor's debut album. In fact, I just enjoy them, period. They remind me a lot of early Two Door Cinema Club … not necessarily in sound but in style. It's happy, fun music with some vocals that make an impression on you, but don't steal the thunder of the music.
#2. The Sound of Arrows – Beautiful Life
www.thesoundofarrows.com/
LOVE me song strings. Boy is this song pretty or what. The first track of what I expect will be their second album gives me some major Robbie Williams Millenium vibes.
#1. Snoop Dogg Feat. October London – Go On
soundcloud.com/snoopdogg
Did you know Snoop released a new album? Hell, did you even know he was working on a new album? I sure as hell didn't, and then Go On graced my ears and brought me back 20 years. This is vintage Gin & Juice Snoop… but as good as his flow is I think October London steals the show. His chorus is sexy as hell. This track is also screaming for a remix/cover by Justin Timberlake.
May 21, 2017 May 20, 2017 ~ kbo27
#5. Charles Rivers – Calling Out To You
soundcloud.com/charlesriversmusic
Some pleasant, jazzy, piano pop to start the week that, at least out on the west coast of Canada, has finally been warm enough to start thinking that summer may actually soon be here.
#4. Memlo – Power
soundcloud.com/memlo
Love the pace and love the beat. Lyrics feel a bit lazy (says the guy who has as close to zero musical ability as humanly possible), but I do think the words flow nicely. I always struggle with hip hop between trying to not listen to the actual words (cause frankly 99% of hip hop songs are about drugs, money, bitches and guns…), and still being able to appreciate the pacing and wordplay.
#3. Memoryy – Not Over You
soundcloud.com/memoryy
Got some major deja vu feelings after hearing Memoryy's Not Over You. I could have sworn I'd heard it before. Did some searches through my music library and couldn't find anything, and since it's only been on Soundcloud for a month (apparently)… I guess I'm just losing my mind. Fantastic chorus (with the "It's getting easier each day" nudging this track up from 'good' to 'freakin awesome').
#2. Kwaye – Little Ones
soundcloud.com/kwaye
The second release from Kwaye is an absolute stunner. His sound is extremely refined and mature for someone with just two tracks to his credit (that I can find). Reminds me a bit of my boy Rationale (which, coming from me, is close to the best compliment anyone could receive).
#1. Bishop Briggs – Hi-Low (Hollow)
soundcloud.com/thatgirlbishop
I so desperately want to like Bishop Briggs more than I do. Her voice and range is unbelievable. That said, it wasn't until the unreleased Hi-Lo (Hollow) starting making the rounds in her live shows that I really fell in love with one of her tracks. I mean, the power she has in that chorus is crazy. There is a "better" quality youtube version floating around, but I think the live version above is a great showcase for her talents. On a side note – what's up with people going to live shows like this and talking?!?! Why buy tickets to a small, intimate show and then just chat with your friends the entire time. So weird. Luckily, once she belts into her first chorus the majority of people shut up.


Financed by the Government of Switzerland and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Municipal Environmental and Economic Governance (MEG) Project is a 12-year intervention in the domain of local governance in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Project's overall goal is defined as follows: Local governments (LGs), assigned with appropriate competences and finances, have improved their democratic governance, apply sound public policy and performance management systems, and provide public services in an inclusive, effective and efficient manner, particularly those related to economic and environmental sectors.
Outcome 1: Supported local governments apply effective development management systems characterized by stronger oversight of the legislative and greater accountability towards the citizens.
Outcome 2: Citizens and businesses in target localities benefit from good quality services provided by LGs in the economic and environmental sectors.
Outcome 3: Improved regulatory framework at higher and local government levels.
The Project's territorial focus is on the North-West part of the country (including Una-Sana Canton and Prijedor region) and the North-East region (the wider Doboj-Tuzla area), covering 18 partner LGs: Bihac, Bosanska Krupa, Cazin, Doboj, Gracanica, Gradacac, Gradiška, Kalesija, Kostajnica, Kozarska Dubica, Prijedor, Prnjavor, Sanski Most, Tešanj, Teslic, Tuzla, Velika Kladuša and Žepce.
The Project is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Ministry of Development, Entrepreneurship and Crafts of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), the FBiH Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry, the Ministry for Administration and Local Self-Government of Republika Srpska (RS), the RS Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management and both entity Associations of Municipalities and Cities (AMCs).
The MEG Project is supporting its partner local governments (municipal councils and administrations) to establish sound public policy and management systems through improved structures, regulatory frameworks, capacities and attitudes by municipal employees and elected officials. This entails reform-type of efforts by municipal leaderships and employees, towards more effective and citizen-centred municipal governance and service delivery.
Sound performance management systems implying excelling technical and political performance will be awarded through financial resources, in accordance with the Project developed Performance-based Financial Assistance (PbFA) Methodology, for realization of local priorities in environmental and economic sectors. Such performance-based financial assistance will serve as an incentive for partner local governments and will ultimately reward both the political leaderships for successfully rooting challenging and sensitive reforms, as well as the administrative performance of municipal staff.
This approach should enable effective realization of local development strategies, transformation of local governments into development-conducive, cost-efficient, effective, and people-centred governance service providers. This concept intends to be the springboard of effective, inclusive, and accountable public policy management system to be introduced within the Project's partner local governments.
The purpose of the Progress Performance Evaluation is to provide an impartial view of the MEG partner LGs' progress achieved in period from 31 March 2018 to 31 March 2019, based on the Performance-based Financial Assistance Methodology cycle II (hereafter the Methodology) and 27 performance indicators clearly defined in it. The evaluation will assess the current state of affairs and the corresponding means of verification, when it comes to the 27 performance indicators and compare it with the baseline evaluation results in accordance with the formulas set in the Methodology. The results of the evaluation will provide grounds for the financial assistance to MEG partner LGs that is planned to be implemented in 2019.
Specifically, the Progress Performance Evaluation is intended to objectively assess the LGs commitment to reform and sustainable improvement of their performance, through evaluation of the performance progress made over the referenced 12-month period. This will be done by performing an evidence-based assessment of the relevant LGs' means of verification, and by capturing the achieved improvement of the 27 performance indicator scores in accordance with the Methodology. Based on the evaluation results, each LG will have access to different amount of funds for co-financing of the priority infrastructure projects.
For this purpose, one National Lead Consultant for the LG Performance Evaluation (hereafter the Lead Consultant) covering following partner LGs of North-East Cluster: Doboj, Kalesija, Gracanica, Gradacac, Prnjavor, Teslic, Tešanj, Tuzla and Žepce, will be recruited. In addition, for the overall task, one National Consultant for the LG Performance Evaluation (hereafter the Consultant) covering following partner LGs of North-West Cluster: Bihac, Bosanska Krupa, Cazin, Gradiška, Kostajnica, Kozarska Dubica, Prijedor, Sanski Most and Velika Kladuša, will be recruited.
Performance-based Financial Assistance Methodology for financial support to local governments within the MEG Project is a mechanism for awarding financial assistance (aimed at co-financing priority projects in the environmental and economic sectors) to partner local governments based on their performance results. Thus, the performance-based granting is designed to condition partner local governments' access to financial support with sound, tangible and measurable performance results, as well as to stimulate partners to strive towards more effective policy management and service delivery. The innovative feature behind this mechanism is that it creates linkages between a partner local government performance and grant funds that a local government will eventually receive, conditioned on their progress performance.
In all cases, financial support to partner LGs under the performance-based grant methodology will be exclusively used for realisation of capital investment priorities originating from official local development strategies, in the economic and environmental sectors.
The assessment methodology for performance-based financial assistance is based on several main parameters that allow measuring progress achieved by LGs during the 12-month period.
Each of these is further explained and presented in detail within the Performance-management assessment matrix which is integral part of the PbFA Methodology, available by copying the following link to your web browser:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yS8BktIsuirxqbKeoPddq_1DkaLZy_yP?usp=sharing.
The Methodology focuses on 4 specific governance areas: 1) development management and municipal employees' performance; 2) accountability and participatory decision-making; 3) water governance and 4) economic governance.
Progress in each of the governance areas will be tracked based on performance indicators. Specifically, there are between six and eight indicators within each focus area, comprising a set of 27 indicators in total.
Subsequently, for each indicator there is a measuring scale ranging from 0 to maximum 3, detailing possible achievements based on which progress will be measured. Depending on the result achieved by the local government against the measuring scale, a relevant score will be assigned, also based on the 0 – 3 scale, where the result of "0" indicates that no/limited progress against the relevant indicator is in place, while "3" is the desired progress and state of play.
The PbFA Methodology also envisages defining concrete and tangible sources of data, which will serve as the means of verification when conducting the performance evaluation. To the maximum extent possible, the methodology seeks to ensure the use of formal and publicly available documentation, statistics and avoiding parallel data collection systems.
The Final Report write-up for 18 partner LGs.
The Final Report should consist of the quantitative part, containing the evidence-based evaluation results summary, and individual results for each of the 18 LGs - clearly referencing individual scores for each of the 27 performance indicators and providing links to relevant means of verification.
The Lead Consultant will directly supervise the National Consultant for LG Performance Evaluation, and MEG Project Team will provide full logistical support during the consultancy.
Following the initial meetings with the MEG Project Team, the Lead Consultant will get him/herself familiar with the MEG Performance-based Financial Assistance (PbFA) Methodology - Cycle II, and the results of the baseline evaluation performed in 18 MEG partner LGs in March 2018. The Lead Consultant will submit the proposed work-plan and the proposed structure of the LG Progress Evaluation Report for review and approval. The workplan and the evaluation report will include evaluation of all 18 partner LGs.
The Lead Consultant will receive inputs from the Consultant who will be directly responsible for the evaluation of results of the nine LGs of the North-West Cluster.
The Lead Consultant will directly manage and supervise the work of the Consultant.
It is envisaged that this task will be delivered by March 1, 2019 and the level of effort will not exceed 4 expert days.
Upon the approval of the work plan and the structure of the LG Progress Evaluation Report by the MEG Project Team, the Lead Consultant is expected to carry out the LG Progress Evaluation based on the approved work-plan. The MEG Project Team will provide support to the Lead Consultant in organization of the meetings and collection of the relevant means of verification. Depending on the availability, the Lead Consultant may be accompanied by the Project Team in the field visits to nine LGs of the North-East Cluster. The field visits will enable completion of the required set of the relevant means of verification and hence facilitate timely and successful completion of the LG Progress Evaluation Report. The means of verification that, from rational reasons, cannot be presented and submitted by LGs during the evaluation field may be sent (and accepted) via email until the date agreed with the Lead Consultant. However, the date should not be set later than the end of March 2019.
It is envisaged that this task will be delivered by March 30, 2019 and the level of effort will not exceed 6 expert days.
As outlined above, for the overall task, one National Lead Consultant for the LG Performance Evaluation (the Lead Consultant) directly covering the LGs of North-East Cluster (Tuzla, Prnjavor, Teslic, Tesanj, Kalesija, Doboj, Zepce, Gracanica and Gradacac), and one National Consultant for the LG Performance Evaluation (the Consultant) covering the LGs of North-West Cluster (Sanski Most, Velika Kladusa, Bosanska Krupa, Kostajnica, Cazin, Dubica, Prijedor, Gradiska and Bihac), will be recruited.
The Lead Consultant will be responsible for team management and will provide direct supervision and guidance to the Consultant.
It is envisaged that this task will be delivered by April 10, 2019 and the level of effort will not exceed 2 expert days.
The draft Progress Evaluation Report will be submitted by the Lead Consultant to the Project Team for initial review. A briefing session between the team of consultants and MEG Project Team will be organized, to present the preliminary evaluation results and recommendations of the LG Progress Evaluation Report.
Based on the approved structure of the LG Progress Evaluation Report, and inputs received from the Project Team, the Lead Consultant will finalize and submit the overall LG Progress Evaluation Report for all 18 partner LGs.
The Consultant will, under the guidance of the Lead Consultant, prepare and provide inputs, evaluation results, recommendations and relevant means of verification for the Progress Evaluation Report for the nine LGs of the North-West Cluster. However, the final Progress Evaluation Report will be direct responsibility of the Lead Consultant and indirect responsibility of the Consultant.
It is envisaged that this task will be delivered by April 10, 2019 and the level of effort will not exceed 5 expert days.
Participated in the initial meetings with the Project Team.
Demonstrated full understanding of the MEG Performance-based Financial Assistance Methodology, and the results of the baseline evaluation performed in 18 MEG partner LGs against 27 performance indicators in March 2018.
Managed the team-work, providing direct supervision and guidance to the Consultant.
Submitted the draft Progress Evaluation Report to the Project Team for initial review.
Participated in a briefing session that will be organized with the MEG Project Team, so as to present the preliminary evaluation results and recommendations of the LG Progress Evaluation Report.
Finalized the LG Progress Evaluation Report, taking into account MEG team feedback, in both English and in languages of peoples in BiH for 18 LGs, up to 5 days; April 10, 2019; 29%.
Plans, prioritizes and delivers tasks on time.
Participates effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others.
General understanding and familiarity with the local administration, budget and finance and strategic development terminology will be considered an asset.
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The Hellenic Coast Guard resumes search and rescue operations on the coasts of Agios Andreas - Kokkino Limanaki - Mati as well as in the wider marine region of Rafina, following the disastrous fire that erupted near Athens on Monday, killing over 70 people.
The Coast Guard was mobilized to provide assistance to tourists and local residents who were trapped on smoke-covered beaches, waiting for boats to rescue them, after two subsequent wildfires broke out on the Geraneia Mountain near the seaside town of Kineta, about 50 km west of Athens, and in the mountain of Penteli, northeast of the Greek capital.
One helicopter and a total of 14 vessels are deployed at the moment, including one offshore vessel and its inflatable speedboat, one patrol vessel of the Abeking type, 10 patrol boats and one lifeguard vessel, as well as several private vessels.
According to the latest data provided by the Coast Guard, more than 700 people have been gathered so far from shores and sea and transported to the port of Rafina, while the bodies of six people have been recovered from the water.
Death toll from the apocalyptic wildfire is estimated at 79 people, but the number is expected to rise as dozens are still unaccounted for. The Greek state has declared a state of emergency and has appealed for aid from the EU.
The fire has been put under control, yet the extent of the damage to forests and properties is major.
Search and rescue operations are continuing. Citizens who need assistance from the Greek Coast Guard can call on the emergency number 108.


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PPM Company Awards
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Lisa Oglesby wins 2017 CAHEC Values Award
Congratulations Lisa! We are very proud of you.
Rick Allen and Jeff Holoman are made Partners in the company
Rick Allen, President, holds the Certified Property Manager designation and is a licensed Real Estate Broker in North Carolina and South Carolina. He has been employed at Partnership Property Management since 1988.
Jeff Holoman, Director of Property Management, holds the Certified Property Manager designation and is a licensed Real Estate Broker in North Carolina. He has been employed at Partnership Property Management since 2010.
Partnership Property Management Corporate Employees Receive New Titles
Michelle Meeks recently accepted the position of Director of Compliance. Michelle is a licensed NC Real Estate Broker, maintains the Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P) for the Low Income Tax Credit, as well as STAR Rural Development Certification, and has been employed with Partnership Property Management since June 2016.
Travis Walters recently received a job title change to Director of Property Management/504 Project Leader. Travis is a NC licensed Real Estate Broker and has been employed with Partnership Property Management since July 9, 2012.
Ed Dallape recently received a job title change from Director of Property Management to Executive Director of Property Management. Ed holds the Certified Property Manager designation from The Institute of Real Estate Management, is a NC licensed Real Estate Broker and has been employed with Partnership Property Management since September 5, 2000.
Jason Buffkin recently received a job title change from Director of Safety and Fair Housing to Executive Director of Safety and Fair Housing. Jason is a licensed NC Real Estate Broker, has taken extensive training at the National Fair Housing Training Academy in Washington, DC and has been employed with Partnership Property Management since November 10, 2003.
Heidi Holt recently accepted the position of Tenant Account Specialist. Heidi maintains the Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P) for Low Income Housing Tax Credit designation as well as the STAR Rural Development Certification. Heidi is a native of western New York and has been employed with Partnership Property Management as a Compliance Specialist since December 2012.
Partnership Property Management Named to CARH List of Top Affordable Housing Providers
The Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH), a national rural affordable housing advocacy and trade organization based in Washington, DC, has named Partnership Property Management of Greensboro, NC as a top provider to the affordable housing industry in Rural America. Partnership Property Management was ranked 5th in the 2016 CARH 2020.
Bowman Manor Apartments wins CAHEC 2014 Outstanding Senior Development Award
Bowman Manor Apartments received an award for Outstanding Senior Development at the 2014 Annual CAHEC Conference. Bowman Manor is a 48 unit senior apartment complex located in Garner, NC. Owner representative Maida Renson of Carolina Community Developers along with Site Manager Becky Selvek were interviewed as part of the presentation of the award. The property is a single building community, the first of its kind for the developer. While the property includes 48 apartment homes, the exterior has a grand presence that is reminiscent of antebellum architecture which was the focus of the developer. The property has numerous amenities which include a grand lobby area, library, computer room, game room, multi-purpose room equipped with kitchen, fitness room, resident storage and 2-story porch complete with rocking chairs. Residents enjoy the property and all of the common area spaces. The individual units have spacious floor plans and great use of natural lighting. Residents are proud to call Bowman Manor home!
Partnership Property Management wins CAHEC 2014 Community Programs Partner of the Year Award
For our success in empowering residents in the communities CAHEC serves, Partnership Property Management was awarded the Community Programs Partner of the Year Award at the 2014 Annual CAHEC Conference. CAHEC displayed a video presentation in which they highlight our 15 year partnership. Partnership Property Management has worked with CAHEC community programs to improve residents' quality of life with a variety of community amenities. Partnership Property Management has provided 15 technology learning centers that give residents computer and internet access to update their resumes and search for jobs. Over the past 10 years through the David T Peet Adult Scholarship, CAHEC has awarded almost $50,000.00 to 60 PPM residents to further education and life skills. Partnership Property Management President Mike Holoman and Site Manager Carol Lowe of Rhode Island Mill Apartments in Eden, NC were interviewed as part of the presentation. CAHEC recognized Carol Lowe for promoting CAHEC community programs and for her enthusiasm, friendly demeanor and creative ideas. Mike Holoman said, "We're trying to connect people with people but also connect our families with resources available in the community which, in turn, may improve those families' quality of life."
Partnership Property Management resident Marsha Day wins CAHEC 2014 Community Programs Participant of the Year Award
Marsha Day came to live at Woodland Village Apartments in Hudson, NC in May of 2012. CAHEC had just began sponsoring events and programs for senior living. Site Manager Sue Frankel asked Marsha if she would be interested in being the coordinator at Woodland Village for CAHEC. Marsha immediately started completing paperwork to enroll participants and scheduling events. She coordinates an annual bake sale and yard sale as well as many other fundraisers throughout the year. Marsha Day has volunteered more than 1300 hours of service to the Woodland Village community all while fighting cancer! Marsha has been a great friend to many, a wonderful neighbor and a welcome asset to the Woodland Village community. She is well deserving of this award and we thank her for all she does!
Gateway Village Apartments wins 2011 Housing North Carolina Award
Gateway Village Apartments was awarded the 2011 Housing North Carolina Award at the North Carolina Affordable Housing Conference on November 1, 2011 in Raleigh. Gateway Village is a 40-unit apartment community located in Gastonia, NC. The property features lots of community space, meeting rooms, central laundry facilities, individual storage space and spacious one and two bedroom units. Kimberly Miller is the Regional Property Manager for Gateway Village Apartments.
Pat Shelton wins CAHEC Property Manager of the Year Award
Partnership Property Management's Pat Shelton, Regional Property Manager, was honored on June 9, 2011 by being named the Community Affordable Housing Equity Corporation (CAHEC) Property Manager of the Year at their annual conference held in Durham, NC. Ms. Shelton has been employed with Partnership Property Management since 2005 and manages properties in the Asheville, NC area. Congratulations Pat!
Creekside Crossing Apartments wins 2010 North Carolina Housing Award
Raleigh - Creekside Crossing Apartments in Spindale, NC has been honored by receiving the 2010 North Carolina Housing Award given by the NC Housing Finance Agency to recognize outstanding affordable housing that can serve as a model for other communities. Creekside Crossing was selected for affordability, design (attractiveness and energy-efficiency), its contribution to the community, sustainability as affordable housing, and features such as services for residents and creative partnerships. Creekside Crossing provides 48 one and two bedroom apartments for seniors ranging from 697 to 905 square feet. Apartments feature covered patios and balconies, lighted ceiling fans, walk-in closets and washer/dryer hookups. Security features include monitoring off all entrances by closed-circuit cameras. Residents can use a computer center with free internet access, a library, a sunroom, a screened-in porch and a multipurpose room with a kitchen.


Genome Editing Technology, CRISPR Cas-9, Provides a Potential Future for Xenotransplantation: Can Pigs Become Our New Organ Donors?
Organ shortage has been a significant issue in United States for many decades. There were over 116,000 people on the transplant waiting list as of August 2017, with a new person added every 10 minutes. Animals have been considered as potential organ donors for humans, with the pig being the most ideal candidate because of its excellent breeding profile, low maintenance costs, large litters, rapid growth and organ similarity. A notable challenge that comes with porcine organs are endogenous retroviruses that establish themselves in the DNA of offspring in utero, thereby allowing for no time to prevent infection and integration. Porcine endogenous retroviruses (PERVs) have the ability to infect human cells and therefore must be removed or inactivated before considering transplantation. Genome editing technology, CRISPR-cas9, has been recently successful in targeting and inactivating PERVs in porcine fetal cell lines. Using PERVinactivated cells, reproductive technologies have allowed for fertilization, implantation and the successful birth of 37 PERV-inactivated piglets from 17 sows. At this time, 15 piglets remain alive with the oldest piglet being 4 months of age. The success of this technology takes us one step closer to finding potential organ donors outside of our own species and instilling hope back into those who may need an organ transplant in the future.
Smith, BS, Shelby and Rubin, MD, Emanual, "Genome Editing Technology, CRISPR Cas-9, Provides a Potential Future for Xenotransplantation: Can Pigs Become Our New Organ Donors?" (2018). Department of Pathology Honors Program Student Research Symposium. Poster 35.


Customer service is a critical element to all businesses. Without happy customers, your business won't survive. If you are still operating with the older interactive menus that require callers to press numbers on their keypad to reach the proper employee at your company or to get the answers they seek, you need to consider an upgrade. While this has been a useful method of providing quality customer service for years, companies are now switching over to interactive voice response, or IVR, solutions. More Options Each button on a touch-tone phone emits a specific sound, which is what tells the computer at the other end which option the customer picked. However, because there are a limited number of buttons on a telephone, you are limited in your options. Upgrading to an IVR system will ensure you can use any number of options to allow you to provide your customers with the high level of customer service they expect from you. Short Cuts While a touch-tone operated menu often uses the zero or asterisk key to allow customers to reach the operator for additional help, not all systems implement this option or they may require you to go through several menus before you get to the selection you need. With the help of IVR solutions instead, you will provide your customers with the ability to get where they want to go within your phone system more quickly and efficiently. Your customers won't need to navigate a difficult system, which will improve their level of satisfaction with your company. Versatility Voice recognition has come a long way. If you implement a voice response solution as part of your customer service phone lines, you can rest assured your customers will find what they are looking for, no matter what they say. These systems are designed to accept any number of verbal commands that mean the same thing. This means your customers don't need to say anything specific. All they need to do is say what they need and they will be transferred, reducing their level of frustration and increasing satisfaction. You want your customers to be pleased with their experience when they contact you for any reason. With the help of IVR solutions, you will be able to create a voice-activated menu that will help your customers reach the department they need quickly and efficiently. With the ability to program unlimited options, direct access to the options your customers need and the versatility to use any number of synonyms for the same action will give you the ability to keep your customers happy and coming back. If you are still using a touch-tone button menu system for your customer service and are interested in IVR solutions for your business, visit the BTI Communications Group at BTIGroup.com.


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10 Geeks Who Profited From Their Geekdom
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It's a tired story by now that you should be nice to the nerds, so when they grow up and found a billion dollar software company, they won't be inclined to crush your dreams with their vast wealth and power. At least that's the gist of The Social Network. Turns out a natural curiosity can take a person pretty far, especially when it's directed toward learning programming instead of rolling a d20 to see if that hot night elf will sleep with your character. When most professional geeks' resume reads "A bunch of school and a few weekends fooling around with python", we probably should start paying attention to those wonky friends who spend their weekends assembling computers. In that vein, here are some illustrative examples of gigantic geeks, whose geekdom eventually turned them into very rich, successful geeks who still kind of have trouble starting conversations at parties.
The creator of basically every superhero they've rebooted in the past 10-11 years, Stan Lee is famous for inventing most of the superheroes your average person would recognize. Despite his ubiquitousness in pop culture designed for people under 30, it's easy to forget that Stan Lee got his start in what would later become Marvel Comics before the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. He has been working in comics since before many of your grandparents were out of diapers. And while there is still some debate as to whether he should get as much credit as he does (he probably Errol Flynn wasn't the inspiration for Tony Stark.
Okay, if you really don't know who Steve Jobs was you're probably older than Stan Lee and it's only by sheer, slapstick coincidence that you managed to turn on a computer and access the Internet. But no such list of geeks becoming profitable would be complete without the man who turned Apple from a joke company in the 90s into one of the largest and most profitable companies on the planet. He changed how we listened to music. He changed how we used our phones. He changed how we used our…uh…tablets I dunno we're still working on that one.
But Steve Jobs wasn't born a billionaire. Even after getting accepted to Reed College, his prospects seemed bleak because he wasted all his time fiddling with them computation machines. At the time, computers were the obscure, exclusive purvey of universities and hobbyists. There was no "personal computer"– just kits hobbyists would buy and assemble. Displaying the arrogance that would become his hallmark later in life, Jobs decided he could do better than one of the best Universities on the planet and dropped out of Reed to focus on his true passion of tinkering with electronics. That geekiness led to jobs at Hewlett-Packard, Atari and eventually the Apple II, widely considered the first personal computer. Jobs was eventually booted out of Apple for being kind of an insufferable twat, only to return several years later after a successful stint at Pixar.
Probably the most-loved science entertainer behind Carl Sagan, and progenitor of that song that's playing in your head right now, Bill Nye (his real name) had geekiness in his blood from day one. His mother was a codebreaker during WWII, and his father had a side hobby as a sundial enthusiast. Nye was a bright student, earned a Bachelors of Science from Cornell in 1977, and went on to work for Boeing, designing parts for the 747.
If that were all there was the the story, Bill Nye would be indistinguishable from any other engineer. No apparently, Nye's gateway to fame came from being something of an entertainer, and also an insufferable geek. In his free time, he performed in a sketch comedy troupe in Seattle. The story goes that he kept correcting the cast when they mispronounced gigawatt as "jigawatt" which, as we all know, is a totally different unit of measurement for level of alarm produced by time traveling paradoxes. He was labeled "Bill Nye the Science Guy", and the name stuck. Since starring in the children's show we're all familiar with, Nye has gone on to become a respected figurehead for science education.
Famous as that guy in that movie played by that guy we used to call the poor man's Michael Cera, Mark Zuckerberg is the founder and CEO of Facebook, and the youngest billionaire in the world. Facebook was famously created in Zuckerberg's dorm room as a way for Harvard students to share photos and contact information. It quickly grew into the largest social network on the planet, quickly dwarfing rivals MySpace and Friendster (haha, remember embedded songs?).
Zuckerberg himself started out as an uber geek. Before he even started getting hair in strange places, he was learning Atari BASIC programming and receiving regular programming tutoring sessions. By himself, he wrote a primitive instant message service just a year before AOL (with their thousands of employees) released AIM. When the rest of us were playing Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt, Zuckerberg was having friends over to draw pictures, which he later integrated into video games. Before he even left for college, he was receiving offers of employment from Microsoft and AOL. So basically he did everything most people aspire to in a lifetime before he could legally buy porn. Oh and then he founded Facebook.
While Gary Gygax wasn't a computer genius and didn't write comics, he's nonetheless one of the most influential characters in geek history. If you don't know his name, congratulations on probably not being a huge geek, enjoy all those women you presumably get! To the rest of us, Gygax is forever remembered as the creator of Dungeons & Dragons, which is pretty much hands-down the geekiest thing on the planet. Even in a time when video games are becoming more main-stream, saying you play Dungeons & Dragons suddenly time-warps the room back to the 1980s and everyone will start screaming NEERRRRD like Ogre from Revenge of the Nerds.
As you can probably guess, the creation of Dungeons & Dragons could only come from a mind absolutely steeped in sci-fi and fantasy. Gygax voraciously consumed every fantasy and pulp novel he could get his hands on throughout his childhood. While working as an insurance underwriter, he worked with other enthusiasts to found was has basically become the underpinning of the entire table-top gaming industry. Dungeons & Dragons was a natural combination of his fascination with both wargames and the fantasy genre.
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Love him or hate him, there's no deny that George Lucas defined — then ruined — your childhood, depending on how much rancor you have for the prequels. Despite what you may think of the man, there is no denying that, especially in his earlier years, the man was a legitimate film geek. Back before blockbusters were a thing and film schools were rare to non-existent, Lucas would sneak away with friends to watch avant-garde film showings with bohemians and beatniks. After attending film school at USC (one of the first in the country), he went on to craft the Oscar-nominated American Graffiti.
With just three films, THX 1138, American Graffiti, and Star Wars, Lucas established himself as one of the biggest figures in Hollywood, something that usually takes an entire career. And these films would have never been possible if Lucas hadn't been a huge geek when it came to film, special effects and science fiction in general. Before Lucas, science fiction "epics" were a laughably cavalcade of cheese effects and saucers on strings. Without his eye for film, love of cheesy sci-fi and semi-reckless antics to get the best effect possible, film would not be what it is now. Though some might argue that's not a good thing.
Of course no list of geeks would be complete with the man who essentially defined the computer as we experience it now. One of the wealthiest people on the planet, Gates' net worth is pegged somewhere in the $50 billion range. Windows is the one of the most used and definitely the most familiar way in which most of the planet interacts with their computers. This might be quickly changing as what "your computer" is now likely includes a phone and maybe some sort of tablet or e-reader, but there's no denying that Gates is one of the most successful geeks in history.
Originally planning to be a lawyer, Gates descent into geekdom began at an early age when his prep school purchased a block of time on a GE computer for use by the students. Gates was hooked almost immediately, fascinated by a machine that could so clearly and instantly demonstrate progress and achievement. He event went so far as to team up with fellow students to hack the machine into allowing them extra computer time. Later, Gates and friends were hired to find bugs in the computer's programming, write a payroll system, and write a system for matching students with classes—the latter of which Gates hacked to place himself into mostly-female classes. After a brief stint at Harvard, Gates dropped out to found Microsoft (at the time "Micro-Soft") with Paul Allen.
Unless you frequent business journals, you've likely never heard of Jeff Bezos. Unless you live under a rock, however, you've definitely used his website. It's a little obscure thing called Amazon.com, only the largest online retailer and, notably, one of the few dot-coms to make it through the internet holocaust. Not only that, Amazon has repeatedly defied predictions by growing continuously when the rest of the economy has teetered between "kinda okay" and "holy sweet Jesus grant us mercy from the firestorm".
Bezos wasn't one of those businessmen who got his MBA and ended up as the head of a company, he was a straight-up geek from day one. The son of an engineer, Bezos attempted to disassemble his crib with a screwdriver as a toddler. That's right, at an age when most of us could barely keep our bodily fluids in order and had to be barred from eating too much sugar lest we destroy the house, Bezos was staging elaborate prison breaks. He also rigged an alarm system to keep siblings out of his room and converted his parents' garage into a laboratory. The fact that this little child genius/terror leveraged his geekiness to found one of the most successful online companies shouldn't come as a surprise.
One of the co-founders of the home page of virtually everyone outside of China, Larry Page teamed up with Sergey Brin to found Google in 1998. In an era where there was actually a choice of what search engine to use (remember Dogpile?) Google managed to straight out-compete every last one of them to become basically the internet. Its search algorithms are famously well-honed to fetch the best results, to the point where even casual computer users laugh with derision when someone says "Let me search Bing".
Page's geekdom manifested at an early age; it probably helped that both of his parents were acclaimed computer scientists and that his childhood home was "constantly strewn with Popular Science". His older brother taught Page to use a screwdriver at a young age, a decision nearly everyone regretted immediately, as page began taking everything in the house apart to see how it worked. As early as age 12, his geekiness was already beginning to manifest as a desire to start a company and grind out some profit. At the age most of us are just starting to find Saturday morning cartoons a little infantile, Page was already thinking a regular 9 to 5 job working for someone else was a little below his maturity level.
Just so we all don't start feeling terrible about what we've failed to accomplish, Reed Hastings provides an inspiring story of a hippie whose natural inquisitiveness led to geekiness developing later in life, and eventually turning into a wildly successful company known as Netflix. If you're under the age of 30, Hastings is the reason you haven't paid for cable in three years. If you are still paying for cable…uh would you mind recording some HBO for me I need a copy of The Wire to self-righteously push in my friends' faces.
Hasting's geekdom is unique among internet entrepreneurs because it developed later in his life. Sure he got a degree in mathematics from Bowdoin College, but there aren't any stories of him disassembling a computer and rebuilding into Optimus Prime at age 6. After college, Hastings joined the Marines and slowly began to realize his natural inquisitiveness and critical thinking weren't well-suited to an outfit that dictated how beds were made and bags were packed. He left the Marines and joined the Peace Corp slowly discovering a curious, entrepreneurial bent that led him to pursue a Masters in Computer Science.
His long hours of soul-searching and getting in touch with his inner geek while in the Peace Corps served him well, and he quickly made a name for himself at Adaptive Technology, his first position after graduate school. A clever program for hunting down software bugs allowed him to leave Adaptive in 1991 to found Pure Software. After successfully growing the company (and asking twice to be fired because he was disappointed with his own mediocrity), Hastings left and founded Netflix, building a powerful recommendation engine in the process and revolutionizing how we all watch TV.
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145 Bitcoin (BTC) Addresses Claimed by Craig Wright Issue Statement Calling Self-Professed Satoshi a Liar
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Craig Wright's assertion that he invented Bitcoin is once again under fire.
In court, the Australian computer scientist has claimed he owns a long list of BTC addresses that he can't access until a bonded courier provides him the keys.
Now, 145 of those addresses just made a big statement by signing a public message calling Wright a liar and a fraud. The message reads,
"Craig Steven Wright is a liar and a fraud. He doesn't have the keys used to sign this message. The Lightning Network is a significant achievement. However, we need to continue work on improving on-chain capacity. Unfortunately, the solution is not to just change a constant in the code or to allow powerful participants to force out others. We are all Satoshi."
The message was spotted by a Reddit user who noted that the addresses were from 2009 and were perhaps owned by the inventor of Bitcoin; however, researchers at BitMEX who have examined the blockchain to determine if a single miner dominated Bitcoin in 2009, argue that the addresses do not likely belong to Satoshi.
Based on the list of addresses here:https://t.co/v6fbq7FHlC
We took a random sample of 20 of them. None of them were allocated to the dominant miner according to our allocation, using the @SDLerner non-overlapping extra nonce slope analysishttps://t.co/KReJ1e78yw pic.twitter.com/jfns6AlCwT
— BitMEX Research (@BitMEXResearch) May 25, 2020
Wright has been involved in a number of legal battles, including the ongoing multi-billion dollar
Kleiman V. Wright lawsuit filed by Ira Kleiman, the brother of Wright's deceased business partner, David Kleiman.
Ira Kleiman alleges Wright is trying to steal intellectual property as well as half of the former team's Bitcoin holdings valued at $9.7 billion, at time of writing.
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