How to find right prototype manufacturer?
When deciding whether a prototype manufacturer will be needed, you must first determine the batch size of the product you are developing. Batch size is the number of products you plan on producing once your product is introduced to market.
If you are doing a product with a small batch size such as heavy machinery for machine shops, or a customized product for specific customers, you are most likely able to over-design for function and reliability and do not need to focus as much on pricing. In small batch situations such as these you will not require a prototype manufacturer. In some small batch situations, it may be wise to use a prototype manufacturer to test sub-systems of the product, especially if that part will be used multiple times throughout the product.
For large batch sizes, it is usually economical to use a prototype manufacturer. Large batch sizes often require tooling, which can be very expensive. Mistakes in tooling can cost over $100,000 to fix if you are creating complicated or precision parts. It is much wiser to discover problems with a prototype than to fix them during or after production has begun.
While I cannot tell you what your part is going to cost, I can tell you that you will most likely pay high shop rates for prototype manufacturing. The reason being that there is little or no automation in prototype manufacturing, this means it is a very labor intensive process and shops cannot "set it and forget it". Average shop rates in the US right now range from about $60/hour to $160/hour, depending on the types of machines and expertise needed.
It is not uncommon to sign a contract or agreement with the prototype manufacturer as the only manufacturer of the product for a given period of time during production. This is most often done when the purchaser feels the shop has the best rates, or is able to offer expert advice to the product, that cannot be obtained anywhere else. However, this is only recommended when you are sure of the quality and pricing of that manufacturer. Do not simply sign an agreement to save money on the prototype, before you know the quality of the product.
I am aware of situations where a prototype was to be developed with a machine shop; before the prototype was done the machine shop supervisor had decreased the price of the product from about $34/piece to under $3/piece as well as increasing the functionality and durability of the product. While this is not common, be aware that the right manufacturer can add value to your product.
You must understand that when you are dealing with prototype work it is most likely a nuisance to the prototype manufacturer. This work is most often only picked up in order to obtain a contract for the bulk quantity orders that hopefully will follow. That being said, you will be lucky if you are able to move your prototype work to the front of the line with a prototype manufacturer. While you may feel that your prototype is very important and will lead to large orders, most manufacturers have dealt with many empty promises when it comes to prototype work, and will most likely not expedite your prototype unless you pay some sort of fee to offset for the inconvenience.
Manufacturer shop sizes can be a double edged sword. The ideal price for prototype work is your friend down the street that has three phase power wired in his garage full of tools, is very handy and willing to do you a favor by manufacturing your prototype at a cheap hourly rate. However, there is much to be gained from having a prototype manufacturer do your work that could actually move the part into production. While this is often harder to accomplish it can be very beneficial for a few reasons.
If you have a larger shop as your prototype manufacturer, the chances are very good that they will have about 5 suggestions immediately of how to modify your product to manufacture it for less and at a faster rate. If you can show them that you already have a successful marketing strategy or orders for the product, they may be very willing to do the prototype work for less. By choosing a prototype manufacturer that is able to move the part into production, you may also be able to save yourself one step in quality assurance by treating the prototype as a product sample.
If you are creating a new prototype for a product that you already have in distribution, you are better off using a larger company as your prototype manufacturer.
If your product is a new product and you have not yet begun marketing or distribution, most choose to keep costs down during the startup phase, and will use Joe Neighbor down the street to create your prototype.
There are a few ways to save time and money with your prototype manufacturer.
Break the product down into smaller pieces – If you are creating a complicated part, it may be easier to break the product down into smaller jobs that are simple. It can be overwhelming to a prototype manufacturer if a complicated part is brought in for development in which they may not be equipped to manufacture. Many will not want to take the time to work with your prototyping.
Rapid prototyping instead of tooling – There is almost always a way to avoid creating tooling for a prototype. Some examples are CNC machining and material removal processes. One option that is often overlooked in the production process is rapid prototyping. While it is not a great option for a functioning prototype usually, it can work for specific parts that can be difficult to manufacture in single quantities.
Plan ahead to allow for longer lead times – The lack of time can often lead to very high fees from a prototype manufacturer. As stated before, you will pay very high rates if you would like to move your prototype work to the front of the line. In order to save on cost, be sure to allow enough time for the prototype work to be completed without needing to expedite your order.
MP can assist you in finding a prototype manufacturer; simply create a free listing for your project and manufacturers will submit their quotes. You can communicate with them privately, or on the message board within the listing if you feel your answer could benefit all bidders. Check the profile of the bidders and review feedback. There are other helpful articles on the website that can help ensure you find the right manufacturer for your prototype or manufacturing work.


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Does having a gastroscopy invalidate the fast?.
The gastroscope is a medical instrument that is inserted into the stomach via the mouth, and is used either to take a picture of the stomach or to take a sample for examination, or for other medical purposes, then after the procedure is complete, the instrument is removed via the mouth.
The scholars differed as to whether, if something reaches the stomach, it invalidates the fast in all cases, whether it is provides nourishment or not, or does it not invalidate the fast if it does not provide nourishment?
Three madhhabs are of the view that the fast is broken by everything that enters the stomach: the Maalikis, the Shaafa'is and the Hanbalis.
Based on that, this gastroscopy does invalidate the fast.
The Hanafis agreed with them that everything that reaches the stomach invalidates the fast, but they stipulated that it should remain in the stomach.
Based on that, gastroscopy does not invalidate the fast, because it does not remain in the stomach, rather it is removed once the procedure is completed.
See: Tabyeen al-Haqaa'iq by al-Zayla'i (1/326); al-Majmoo' (6/317); al-Sharh al-Kabeer (7/410); Sharh Muntaha al-Iraadaat (1/488); Bidaayah al-Mujtahid (2/153).
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) was of the view that the fast is not broken unless a nourishing substance reaches the stomach. He (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: The more correct view is that the fast is not broken by swallowing something that does not provide nourishment, such as swallowing a pebble. End quote from Majmoo' al-Fataawa (20/528).
Based on this view, this gastroscopy does not invalidate the fast, and this view is more likely to be the correct one, because the text only indicates that eating and drinking spoil the fast. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"and eat and drink until the white thread (light) of dawn appears to you distinct from the black thread (darkness of night), then complete your Sawm (fast) till the nightfall
[al-Baqarah 2:187].
The gastroscope is neither food nor drink, and is not akin to food or drink, because the body does not benefit from it and is not nourished by it.
But, if any kind of greasy substance is put on the gastroscope to make it easier to insert it into the stomach, or some saline solution is introduced via the gastroscope to clean it and make it easier to take images, then the fasting person's fast is invalidated when this substance reaches the stomach, because the body will absorb it and be nourished by it, so it is like food and drink.
Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) said in al-Sharh al-Mumti' (6/370, 371) – when explaining that everything that reaches the stomach invalidates the fast according to the madhhab of Imam Ahmad – : If a person has a gastroscope inserted and it reaches the stomach, then this breaks the fast [i.e., according to the Hanbali madhhab]. But the correct view is that it does not break the fast unless there is any grease or the like on the gastroscope that may reach the stomach via the gastroscope. In that case it breaks the fast, and it is not permissible to use it during an obligatory fast except in case of necessity. End quote.
In a statement of the Islamic Fiqh Council it says:
The following things are not regarded as breaking the fast: … gastroscope if it is not accompanied by introduction of fluids (solutions) or any other substance. End quote.
Majallat al-Majma' (10/2/453-455).
To sum up: If the gastroscope is inserted into the stomach without introducing any other substances, then it does not break the fast, but if some greasy substance or anything else is introduced with it then it does invalidate the fast.
See: Mufsidaat al-Siyaam al-Mu'aasirah by Dr. Ahmad al-Khaleel, p. 39-46.
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17 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in South Korea
Written by Freddy Sherman
South Korea offers everything a traveler could want in a destination. It has a long and fascinating history, a wonderful culture, amazing food, friendly people, and an excellent tourism infrastructure (including a new high-speed rail system). It's also a country of contrasts, with tourist attractions ranging from ancient mountaintop Buddhist temples like Bulguksa to the ultra-modern skyscrapers of Seoul like the Lotte World Tower.
It also has one of the most unique attractions in the world that can be visited, a no-mans land, part of a military border between two countries technically still at war (the DMZ). Plan your trip with our list of the top tourist attractions South Korea.
1. Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace
Of the five grand palaces built by the Joseon Dyantasy in the 15th century around Seoul, Changdeokgung Palace was always the preferred royal residence. It's where the king and royal family lived their daily lives. It's not one building, it's a complex of buildings, and each served a different purpose. Some are accommodations, some are libraries, dining rooms, and meeting rooms, among other uses. Be sure to spend some time in the 78-acre Huwon, or palace garden, located behind the palace. It's filled with pathways, green spaces, pagodas, streams, and lakes.
Address: 99 Yulgok-ro, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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2. Busan
The hillside village of Gamecheon in Busan
Did you know you can hit the beach in Korea? Busan is the second largest city in the country, and its coast is lined with some beautiful beaches and resorts. There's a lot of culture and history here, too. Be sure to visit the Beomeosa Temple and the hillside village of Gamecheon. Gamecheon is a European-style village on the cliffs above the sea, like Korea's version of Santorini.
Seafood lovers should be sure to visit Jagalchi Market, the country's largest commercial seafood market. Part of the market is open to consumers, and there are many small restaurants that will cook up your purchase, so you can eat it right here.
3. Jeonju
Traditional house with storage pots in Jeonju
This historic city, once the spiritual capital of the Joseon Dynasty, is about 90 minutes by train from Seoul. It's home to many ancient temples and shrines along with a hanok village. These are found throughout Korea, they are preserved neighborhoods of ancient and old homes (hanoks), allowing visitors to get a feel for what life was like in ancient Korea. Some of the homes in the hanok villages are open for tours, and others have been made into museums (and restaurants and lodging, too).
4. Seoul Tower
Yes, everyone visiting Seoul should go up in the city's iconic observation tower. Its position almost on top of a mountain, plus the height of the tower itself, gets you almost 500 meters above sea level and the city below. But leave some time to explore the surrounding mountain area. The tower is near the top of Mount Namsan, and the entire area is Namsan Park, which is run by the city. There are miles of hiking trails to explore, all within a few minutes of downtown Seoul.
There's a cable car that takes you from the city (near Myeongdong) to the tower's base area. You can then hike from here. After climbing the mountain and riding on the cable car, leave time to explore the Namsan Hanok Village. These preserved historic villages, which are located all over Seoul and Korea, are re-creations of ancient Korean neighborhoods. This village includes five restored hanoks or traditional Korean homes.
Address: 105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan 2(i)ga-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Official site: http://www.nseoultower.co.kr/eng/
5. Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village at sunset
Hanok villages, which can be found in a few places in Seoul and around Korea, are living museums. They're restored and preserved ancient neighborhoods, some in their original location (like Bukchon) and some re-created with hanoks (traditional Korean homes) moved from elsewhere. They give visitors an opportunity to not only experience what it was like to live in a hanok, but also what it was like to live in Korea 600 years ago.
You can experience the tiny, narrow streets and also explore Korean culture, as many of the hanoks are museums or offer cultural demonstrations. Some are private homes, and some offer accommodations.
Bukchon Hanok Village is a popular place to explore, as it's right in central Seoul, in the area between the Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Changdeokgung Palace.
6. Seoraksan National Park
Seoraksan National Park
Like the Yosemite of Korea, this majestic natural wonderland (Korea's first national park) has mountains, lakes, waterfalls, streams, and miles of hiking trails that allow you to explore them. The park is known for its natural diversity, as it has over 1,500 different animal species and over 1,000 different kinds of plants. There are also two Buddhist temples inside the park, one known as the "Temple of a Hundred Pools" due to all the ponds around it fed by mountain streams.
When you get tired of walking, there's a cable car that will take you up Seoraksan Mountain for some incredible views of the mountains and valleys. It takes about four hours by bus or three hours by car to reach the park from Seoul.
7. The DMZ
Soldiers at the DMZ
DMZ stands for demilitarized zone, and it's the no-man's land border between North and South Korea. Heavily guarded and mined, the strange area can be visited, but only on an official, guided tour (the USO operates a popular one). The official area is about four kilometers wide and is formally known as the JSA or Joint Security Area. The closest town is Panmunjom.
Tours include a visit to a North Korean gift shop and the very strange Military Armistice Commission Conference Room, which straddles the Military Demarcation Line. Visitors can step over the border into North Korea, while inside the cross-border room. The site and surrounding area also has several observation towers, parks, and museums.
8. National Museum of Korea
National Museum of Korea
As a world capital, Seoul is filled with a lot of museums. The largest is the National Museum of Korea, and like the Met in New York, it's a place that really can't be explored in a single visit. The vast collection combines art, history, and archeology, presented to show the history of Korean culture and tell the story of the Korean people.
It's also an excellent attraction to see if you only have limited time in Seoul. The collection is beyond vast, as it goes back over a million years. It's fascinating, especially for families and kids as there's such a wide range of objects. Everything from Stone Age tools to modern artwork by Korean artists.
Address: 137 Seobinggo-ro, Seobinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu
Official site: https://www.museum.go.kr/site/eng/home
9. Lotte World
There's an amusement park right in the middle of downtown Seoul. It's a fun place to spend the day and a chance to immerse yourself in real Korean commercial culture. Lotte World includes a hotel, movie theaters, a folk museum with traditional performances, and activities like ice-skating.
A visit is fun for both kids and adults, and aside from the rides and attractions there's a lot of shopping and also artists' workshops and cultural performances to watch. There's a large indoor theme park and an outdoor theme park area called Magic Island.
For a bigger, outdoor theme park experience, Everland is about 45 minutes outside Seoul and is Korea's version of Disneyland.
Address: Songpa-gu, Jamsil 6(yuk)-dong, Olympic-ro, 300, Seoul
Official site: https://www.lwt.co.kr/tower/en/main/main.do#sec01
10. Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace with cherry blossoms
Also known as the Northern Palace, the large Gyeongbokgung Palace complex has gone through some incredible turmoil over the years. It was first built in 1395 during the Joseon dynasty, who built five grand palaces around Seoul. The palace has been bombed, destroyed, rebuilt several times, occupied by the Japanese (first in 1592), and only finally restored in 1990. Be sure to check out Gyeonghoeru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond, two of the remaining original structures from the Joseon period.
The palace compound can be explored on a guided walking tour. There are also two museums inside the grounds (the National Palace Museum and the National Folk Museum), both worth a visit.
Address: 161 Sajik-ro, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul
11. Hallyeo Maritime National Park
Hallyeo Maritime National Park
This beautiful national park includes miles of raw coastline on over 300 separate islands. Each has hiking trails with spectacular ocean and cliff views. The area also features a cable car, known as the Hallyeosudo Viewing Ropeway. It's the only dual-cable, automatic circulating gondola system in the country.
The ride is almost 2.4 kilometers long and takes nine minutes to reach the summit. You're rewarded with sweeping views of the countryside and coastline, including the Japanese island of Daemado. The park is about an hour by bus or car from downtown Seoul.
Official site: http://english.knps.or.kr/Knp/Hallyeohaesang/Intro/Introduction.aspx?MenuNum=1&Submenu=Npp
12. Bulguksa Temple
Bulguksa Temple
One of Korea's true must-see Buddhist temples, Bulguksa Temple is considered by many to be the country's most important. It's officially Historic and Scenic Site Number One as classified by the government. The temple is home to seven of the country's national treasures, sacred pagodas, and statues of the Buddha.
The temple is on the slopes of Mount Toham in Gyeongju, the ancient capital city of Korea. It's a city so historic, it's called a "museum without walls" due to all the historic sites and temples. Gyeongju is about two and half hours from Seoul via the new KTX high-speed train.
Address: 15-1 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do
13. Blue House
Named for the striking blue-tile roofs of its many pavilions and buildings, the Blue House, much like the White House, is the home of the Korean president. The very secure complex of buildings also houses many Korean executive government offices and official meeting sites. It's an interesting place to visit, as it gives you a behind-the-scenes look at modern Korean government and Korean formal culture. A lot of what you see on the guided tour are meeting rooms and official state reception rooms where foreign dignitaries are welcomed.
Hour-long public tours are given, but you need to apply online in advance for a security check.
Address: 1 Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Official site: https://english1.president.go.kr/Contact/Tours
14. Jeju Island
Jusangjeolli Cliff, Jeju Island
A very popular resort destination, this volcanic island is best reached via a quick hour-long domestic flight from Seoul. The island boasts beautiful beaches along with a lot of culture and history. The highest mountain in South Korea (a dormant volcano called Hallasan) is here along with miles of giant lava tubes. The lava tubes, which can be explored, are natural air pockets in the hardened lava, the size of railway tunnels.
Be sure to visit Jungmun Beach to see the diving women. These are women who free dive hundreds of feet to catch different types of seafood. This tradition started centuries ago, when the local men were all out on the fishing boats. The island also has hundreds of miles of hiking trails and a lot of hot springs and health spas.
15. Gwanghwamun Gate
Gwanghwamun Gate
This attraction is a giant gate, formerly the opening in the fortress wall to the Gyeongbokgung Palace located within. It was originally built with the palace in the 15th century but has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. Most recently in 2010, it was moved back to its original location in front of the palace and Gwanghwamun Square and restored with authentic materials. The previous restoration included concrete and other non-traditional construction techniques, but the new gate has been completely constructed with ancient techniques, using only native woods and handmade fittings.
Gwanghwamun Gate is home to the changing of the guards ceremony (performed since 1469), which happens daily (except Tuesdays) at 10am and 2pm.
16. Jingwansa Temple
Sunset at Bukhansan National Park
This ancient temple complex about 15 minutes from downtown Seoul offers both an authentic Buddhist temple experience (including a temple stay program) and a beautiful national park. The temple, which was first established at the site in 1,000 BC, has several programs for visitors to learn about and experience Buddhism and the monk lifestyle.
You can do a temple stay program, which includes an overnight visit, or just come for a meal (vegetarian) or to explore the buildings and shrines. You can also visit the area just to explore Bukhansan National Park, as the temple is inside it. There are miles of hiking trails and three peaks, which can be climbed. Aside from the mountains and forests and their spectacular scenery, there are also ruins of an ancient fortress along the hiking trails.
Address: 73 Jingwan-gil, Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
17. Itaewon
Itaewon at night
Yes, it's a touristy, ex-pat area filled with gift shops and street food, but the Itaewon neighborhood is a great place to just spend an afternoon wandering around. It's especially fun in the early evening, when residents also come out to grab dinner and people watch. There's an energy here that defines the cosmopolitan city, and it's also a popular strolling spot for locals. You'll see a lot of Korean families, kids, and couples, all enjoying the shops and restaurants.
For those in search of authentic Korean food, this is not the place to come, but it is the place to come for international foods not widely available in Seoul. Things like Italian food, pizza, burgers, and American-style western barbecue.
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Mizoram Assembly Election 2018: State to Vote Today; Dead Heat Expected Between Congress, MNF While BJP Eyes 'Final Frontier' in Northeast
A total of 209 candidates are in fray for today's polls and the fate of the candidates would be decided by 7,70,395 voters, which include 3,94,897 women.
Published: November 28, 2018 12:00 AM IST
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मिजोरम असेम्बली चुनाव 2018 (फाइल फोटो)
Aizawl: Mizoram is all set to vote on Wednesday when 7.70 lakh eligible voters will decide whether Lal Thanhawla will continue as the chief minister for the third consecutive term, or the Mizo National Front (MNF) return to power or the BJP will succeed in uprooting the Congress in its last bastion in the Northeast.
The Congress and the Mizoram National Party (MNF) have ruled Mizoram since 1987 when it became a full-fledged state. Interestingly, no party has been able to form government thrice since that year.
Elections to the 40-member assembly in Mizoram, which has a population of about 10 lakh, is significant for the BJP that considers it to be the 'final frontier' in the region.
In the 2013 elections, the Congress had won 34 seats, while its main opposition, the Mizo National Front (MNF), got five and the Mizoram People's Conference bagged one seat.
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The Congress and the MNF have fielded 40 candidates each, while the BJP is contesting in 39 seats. The Zoram Peoples Movement (ZPM), an alliance formed by two political parties and four groups, is contesting in 35 seats.
A pre-poll survey, conducted by C-Voter has predicted 17 seats for the MNF, 12 for the INC, none for the ZPM and two for Others. This indicates a close contest between the prime rivals – the MNF and the Congress.
A total of 209 candidates are in fray for today's polls and the fate of the candidates would be decided by 7,70,395 voters, which include 3,94,897 women.
Electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be used in the polling that would begin at 7 am and end at 4 pm.
Ahead of elections, the state witnessed intense protests by civil society groups over the place of voting for 12,026 Bru voters. The issue led to replacement of Chief Electoral Officer SB Shashank in less than two weeks before the polls.
Ashish Kundra, who replaced Shashank, said on Monday that the Election Commission has made extensive preparations for the Brus lodged in six relief camps of Tripura to cast their votes at Kanhmun village in Mamit district where 15 temporary polling stations have been set up. The village is located on the state's border with Tripura.
"The people of Kanhmun village have even erected a welcome gate at the border expressing heartiest welcome to Bru voters," Kundra said.
Campaigning in the state saw paradigm shift this election season with political parties making extensive use of social media platforms like Facebook and Whatsapp to woo young voters.
The ruling Congress banked heavily for the elections on its flagship New Land Use Policy (NLUP), which brought the party to power for two consecutive terms.
The campaign had reached its peak in the final week with the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah and Congress president Rahul Gandhi.
Other prominent leaders who campaigned in the state included Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, DoNER Minister Jitendra Singh, National People's Party (NPP) leader and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.
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The Congress and the Mizoram National Party (MNF) have ruled Mizoram since 1987 when it became a full-fledged state.
In the 2013 elections, the Congress had won 34 seats, while its main opposition, the Mizo National Front (MNF), got five.
Ahead of elections, the state witnessed intense protests by civil society groups over the place of voting for 12,026 Bru voters.


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Nel 1972 si trasferisce dalla Sicilia a Bologna per studiare al D.A.M.S. della Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia dell'Università di Bologna. Prende parte al gruppo cinema di Gianni Celati e partecipa alla scrittura collettiva di Alice disambientata, che verrà ristampato nel 2007, edito da L'Erba Voglio. Nel 1976 si avvicina alla musica e fonda, assieme ad alcuni compagni, la società discografica Fonoprint e nel 1977 la Harpos Bazar. Nel 1980, dopo essersi laureato a pieni voti, vince una borsa di studio alla Rai per l'analisi comparata dell'uso delle tecniche di ripresa in video e pellicola per fiction; lo stesso anno fonda Il Negativo, questo lo porta a lavorare con molti artisti stranieri, soprattutto inglesi e francesi.
Nel 1983 torna in Sicilia dove fonda un cineservice e compra il Cineclub Le Makkine di Siracusa e in seguito la Salamandra, entrambi cinema impegnati in una programmazione di film d'essai. Organizza proiezioni con registi come Aurelio Grimaldi, con il quale lavorerà per molto tempo. Nel 1986 fonda la Meeting Facilities, società che dai suoi uffici in Italia e nel Regno Unito progetta strutture per lo spettacolo. Collabora inoltre con l'I.N.D.A. (Istituto Nazionale del Dramma Antico) e nel 1995 fonda il "Teatro del mare" della Stazione Marittima di Siracusa.

Nel 1996 produce e distribuisce il pluripremiato Nerolio di Aurelio Grimaldi. Quell'anno torna a Roma dove rileva e restaura il Pasquino, storico cinema di Trastevere, che diventa l'unica multisala in Italia ad avere una programmazione cinematografica in lingua originale. A questa vengono annessi un ristorante-lounge bar, sale a programmazione on-demande e un negozio a tema movie-vintage. Sempre a Roma organizza The Indipendent Picture Show, rassegna di cinema indipendente americano trattato sin dalle origini. Nel 2001 prende il Centro di Produzione Cinematografica di Sales dove negli anni successivi verranno prodotti più di venti film.

Nel 2004 apre un'analoga struttura societaria anche a Londra: la Leonardogiulianolimited e il gruppo di aziende a essa collegate. Continuando a lavorare tra Italia e Gran Bretagna nel 2006 fonda Off, un quotidiano di spettacolo che per un anno ha una regolare uscita in cartaceo e che troverà una migliore e maggiore distribuzione on-line fino ad oggi.

Filmografia parziale da produttore

Nerolio (1996)
Rosatigre (1998)
Il più migliore al mondo (2000)
Come le onde del mare (2000)
Un mondo d'amore (2002)
E ridendo lo uccise (2003)
Il servo ungherese (2003)
Tragedia a vapore (2003)
La porta delle 7 stelle (2004)
Cecenia (2004), anche regista
Ladri di barzellette (2004), anche regista
Aldo Moro: se sarà luce sarà bellissimo (2004)
Aldo Moro: il mio sangue ricadrà su di loro (2004)
Aldo Moro: epilogo (2004)
Sopra e sotto il ponte (2005)
Le cose in te nascoste (2006)
Quell'estate (2008)

Collegamenti esterni


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Therefore Antonino decided to put into practice what he had learned whilst working in the kitchens of the seminary. In 1878 he bought two small rooms which he transformed into a small restaurant and called "La Favorita", a name still kept today. Some friends, who were used to spend their time there, nicknamed him "O' Parrucchiano" which, in the Neapolitan dialect, means parish priest. This name, over the years, has become synonymous with the restaurant.
Since Antonino had no children, he took his nephew Giuseppe Manniello to help him carry on the culinary traditions of the place. This is how the second generation of Sorrentine restaurateurs began. In 1940 "O' Parrucchiano" entrusted the running of the restaurant to his nephew, who with new ideas, relaunched it thanks to its historic local cuisine.
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54F, some high clouds, calm; 66F at the end. Tide low (0.4 at 0930). With Michael Mulroy for most of the time.
Comments: Most of those I saw today were Belding's, including many singing males, but I didn't keep careful track of subspecies numbers.


Above is a picture of the fight in the Ukrainian parliament yesterday.
These folks were hitting each other and hurling eggs and smoke bombs in the parliament chamber.
They were fighting over the future of a Russian naval base in Ukraine. The debate was over an extension of the lease that allows the base to remain in Ukraine.
In exchange for use of the base, Russia is cutting the price of natural gas it exports to Ukraine.
Here is a useful story from The Montreal Gazette explaining the dispute.
Would you want a naval base from another nation in your country? Especially a naval base belonging to very large, powerful and often unpleasant neighbor.
While the fight is the of kind entertainment I want with my democracy, the history between Russia and Ukraine is not so funny.
Here is a 2009 Time magazine article about the intertwined history of Russia and Ukraine.
This connected history directly relates to the Russian concern that Ukraine will fall into the orbit of the west and away from the influence of Russia.
Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union before the U.S.S.R broke apart.
Here is an overview of Ukraine from the BBC.
You see right there that a situation like that is trouble waiting to happen.
Here is a history of Ukraine.
While the fight in the Ukraine parliament is silly, the tensions behind the fight divide Ukraine society right down the middle.
In addition, many nations that border Russia face the same type of issues over to what extent Russian influence should be permitted, and concern over what Russia will do if ignored.
I'm glad to report that I've been married for ten successful years.
Above is a picture I took of my wife at the baseball game.
The keys to our successful marriage are found in this picture.
1. We always keep one seat between us.
2. We never look at each other.
3. In order to avoid conversation, we always have something to read.
Beyond a measure of distance, I think a marriage works when people are themselves—assuming they are not jerks by nature—and when people work hard to be nice to each other.
These things and a measure of good luck.
This is what I have to offer on this subject.
Despite all the talk we hear about Texans not wanting the federal government in their lives, Texas gets a great deal of money in federal earmarks. Many of these earmarks are sought by Republicans.
This is all good to hear. As a liberal, I support the use of government funds to benefit the lives of our people. It is reassuring to know that this common sense position is one held by office holders and citizens across the political spectrum.
As has been reported before, so-called libertarian Congressman Ron Paul of Texas loves earmarks. Mr. Paul goes on about not wanting federal dollars, but he goes after the money just like a liberal.
Congressperson John Culberson, who I'm sorry to report is my own Representative, once said the stimulus package was meant to turn America into France.
Yet based on the article above, Mr Culberson, just like Mr. Paul, loves to bring federal dollars to Texas.
What is behind this apparent duality?
Below are examples of dualities.
I think that for Senator Hutchinson, Rep. Paul and Rep. Culberson, the chart should be updated to show the Yang of a truthful person and Yin of a hypocrite.
The same can be said of all Republicans in Texas who take the money from Washington.
These Republicans may win elections in Texas for the time-being, but it is big government liberals like myself who enjoy the ongoing role of the federal government in the lives of Texans and in the lives of people all across our great federal union.
How Is It That I Retain My Faith In Democracy Despite The Idiocy Of Daily Life?
How is it that I retain my faith in democracy despite the idiocy one observes each day in life?
It can be hard to keep trust in the judgements of the people. The people often conduct themselves in a misguided fashion.
One way that I retain my belief in democracy is by striking a balance in the extent to which I interact with people.
For example, while I enjoy going to the Houston Astros baseball game along with all the other baseball fans, I also enjoy sitting up in the top row far away from others.
In this way, I am both with the people and apart from the people.
You see an example of this in the picture above. You see that I am in the best seats in the house.
I can view the people in an abstract and philosophical manner from such a vantage point.
I have no desire to be removed from the masses. I'm happy to enter the stadium through the same gates as everybody else. I am fine with waiting in line to get my nachos.
Yet, of course, there is only so much one can take. That is why I take my nachos up to the cheap seats.
With the round-up this week is a picture of the cast of the TV show Dallas.
That show was some real fine entertainment.
I've been in Texas for almost 12 years now, but I'm sorry to say I've never been to the Southfork Ranch.
You can't beat all that for culture. I'm going to have to visit Southfork some day. Doing so would indeed make me a real Texan.
Something bubbles up from the ground in Bartonville. Could this be why so many dogs nearby have cancer? Since drilling toxins were found in Barnett Shale residents' blood and urine, maybe it's time to test the animals too. TXsharon struggles to keep pace with the latest Barnett Shale news at Bluedaze: DRILLING REFORM FOR TEXAS.
The guy in the yellow shirt— the black guy—is Jimmy Wynn. Mr. Wynn was a very good player in the 60's and 70's for the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
I don't know who the white guy is.
I'm at the Astros game this evening. I'm blogging with my iPhone instead of watching the game.
Update—Back home now from the game. I did not know how lousy that picture would turn out.
Below is a 1973 baseball card of Jimmy Wynn. Here is a link to Mr. Wynn's career statistics. Notice the high number of walks and the decent number of home runs in a time where home runs were often hard to come by.
Jimmy Wynn was a good player.
I'm short on time today. I don't have time to post anything more than this picture of a giant Ghandi.
I'd say the giant Ghandi was about eight feet tall.
I took this picture at the Houston International Fest last week. The festival has one more weekend to run.
I know you come to Texas Liberal for the answers to all your questions, but for today you'll have to direct your questions to the giant Ghandi.
It is hard to imagine that I would have more answers than would a giant Ghandi. You are better off with the giant Ghandi.
Here are facts on the life of Ghandi.
When I first moved to New York City from the Midwest in 1998, I was told that after living in the City for ten years, one acquires official New Yorker status. So that means that I have been official for about two years. I still love the lifestyle that NYC provides. It can be a love-hate relationship at times.
It is a city in which you practically have to give a DNA sample in order to get approved for a rental lease. What New Yorkers go through, in order to legally be on a lease, is what people in other cities go through to purchase dwellings. Not to mention, if you would like to purchase a humble abode on this island of Manhattan, you should probably plan on selling your first-born.
Once you have found a place to live, you really can never get lonely in this city, literally people everywhere. Free entertainment is one of the perks of living in the City. Some of the places that you can find worthwhile entertainment is on subways and subway platforms, certain street blocks, and especially underground walkways that connect all of the subways (some of the best). The variety of entertainment ranges from symphony worthy string performers, a mariachi band, to blues band. In a busy NYC life, it is easy to take such entertainment for granted. Knowing it's there is a comfort.
Having Central Park for a back yard is pretty cool too.
'Being a New Yorker' as my official title, I would like to introduce myself as a jetsettin', New York livin', first generation from Ukrainian parents, thirty-something, dog & people lovin', female (and then some) who will be your NYC correspondent.
Victory for our doormen and apartment workers, whose Union was able to negotiate a four-year contract with a ten percent wage increase and no givebacks in benefits while avoiding a strike. Yahoo!
If Socialism Is The Way We Are Headed, Where Are The Socialist Marches And Candidates?
I keep hearing that the nation is moving towards socialism, yet I have not seen one socialist rally or heard of a socialist radio program.
While I imagine that there are socialist candidates for office in the United States, I am not aware of any.
We do, I'm glad to say, have one avowed Socialist in the United States Senate—Bernie Sanders of Vermont refers to himself as a Socialist. I wish we had more Socialist elected officials.
There was a time when Americans were open to Socialism. In 1912, Socialist Eugene Debs won 6% of the overall vote for President. There were Socialist parties in states across the union.
The 1912 Socialist platform had planks such a minimum wage and an income tax.
The Nation Magazine ran an article last year about ideas of Socialism in the United States today.
There is nothing that says Socialism can't again become a force in the United States.
Just as I feel we should be open to the Green Party as on option when Democrats fail the American people, Socialism and the ideas of Socialism can be part of the agenda on the left.
I've got the day to myself and there are things I plan to accomplish.
1. I'm going to make a blog post. The blog is a daily demand and I sometimes assess if it is worth the effort. I feel it is worth the effort for the moment because it allows me to have a voice in the world. Even when I am out doing other things, the blog is getting traffic. I view it sometimes like that record playing on the Voyager space probes that transmits facts about the Earth as the Voyagers fly off into space. My message is out there.
2. I'm going to have lunch at Brady's Landing which is located on the Houston Ship Channel.
I enjoy driving down historic Harrisburg Blvd. in Houston. That is how I will get to the Ship Channel. I think about things that once were and how these things are connected to the present day. All things are connected.
The Ship Channel is both organic and man-made. It is the widening and deepening of an existing body of water. You and I are both organic and man-made. We are who we are and we are the creation of the world around us.
Also, the Ship Channel is a narrow body of water that leads out to a wide sea. I find that hopeful. You never know what something will lead if you make an effort.
On my ride, I'll take my camera and my Flip video camera in case inspiration hits. You never know when you will have a good thought.
3. I'm going to take a walk in Memorial Park here in Houston. There is a jogging/walking trail in this park. Jogging is not civilized. While I've never done any jogging, it looks jarring. All that wear and tear. On the other hand, a nice thoughtful walk will make me a better husband, friend and citizen.
4. I have a bunch of other stuff to do as well. Boring stuff like laundry.
If I sit here all morning with the blog, I will never get to any of those things—So now I'm hitting the road.
Thanks for reading the blog and please have a hopeful, creative, and liberal day.
Here are what I see as seven possible guiding principles of communication and creativity for an individual looking to make an impact in the world with his or her views, talents, and effort.
1. The things we need to effectively and creatively express ourselves are all around us and are accessible if we make the effort.
2. The average person is able to understand more than they realize—Though they may not care enough to try to understand more.
3. No type of individual or group of people is by definition anything at all. You best communicate with many people at once by viewing everyone as an individual.
4. Have the confidence to make judgments about people, places, and events. Of course you have a viewpoint about what you see in the world.
5. The metaphoric meaning or value of a word or deed is as significant as the intended purpose of a statement or action.
7. While circumstance and luck plays a big part in life, you've got to work hard on your own to be creative and to successfully communicate.


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I was invited by a Flickr contact to join the Flickr "Monthly Scavenger Hunt" group. This looks like a really cool group. The group gives members a list of subjects to capture and post to the group pool. Its a great idea and I love the challenge of finding interesting ways to compose them.


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Reagan, the Pope, America and the USSR
On March 30, 1981, just outside the Washington Hilton, right down the street from
the White House, Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, leader of the free world, was shot by a would-be assassin.
Dr. Paul Kengor
On May 13, 1981, just outside the Vatican, in the heart of St. Peter's Square, Pope John Paul II, 264th occupant of the chair of St. Peter, leader of the world's largest group of Christians, was shot by a would-be assassin. It was the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima.
These were, of course, shocking moments that rocked international headlines. We know today what an anxious world did not know then — that both men came perilously close to dying. Had they perished, the 20th century would not have ended as it did.
For Americans, for Europeans, for Protestants and Catholics, and for many others worldwide, the momentous and tranquil termination of the Cold War was the most remarkable event of the 20th century — a century in which more than 100 million people were killed by communist governments.
The American public got a taste of John Paul's significance to Ronald Reagan when the nation's new president, still recovering from the shooting, stepped to the podium to speak at Notre Dame University on May 17, 1981, only days after the pontiff had been shot. Reagan began his remarks by acknowledging not his own health but that of the Pope.
Next came a stunning statement in the president's prepared text: "The years ahead are great ones for this country, for the cause of freedom and the spread of civilization," Reagan said. "The West won't contain communism; it will transcend communism…. It will dismiss it as some bizarre chapter in human history whose last pages are even now being written."
Ronald Reagan saw Pope John Paul II as his partner in a battle that was spiritual as much as political. He also saw Poland as the crucible where the battle would be fought and could be won — and with the indispensable help of the Polish pontiff.
The Pope and the president would meet to discuss that joint mission on June 7, 1982. "It was always assumed the president would meet with the Holy Father as soon as feasible," said Bill Clark, Reagan's closest aide and a devout Catholic. "Because of their mutual interests, the two men would come together and form some sort of collaboration."
Reagan had long coveted such an idea. Not only had he recognized as early as June 1979 that the Pope was key to Poland's fate, but among his earliest goals as president was to make the Vatican an ally. The Reagan administration was the first to diplomatically recognize the Holy See.
The two men talked alone for 50 minutes in the Vatican Library. The attempted assassinations were raised right away. Cardinal Pio Laghi, the apostolic nuncio in Washington, later recounted that Reagan told John Paul: "Look how the evil forces were put in our way and how Providence intervened." Clark confirmed that sentiment, saying that both men referred to the "miraculous" fact that they had survived. The two men, Clark said, shared a "unity" in spiritual views and in their "vision on the Soviet empire," namely "that right or correctness would ultimately prevail in the divine plan."
The June 1982 meeting was the first of many. A substantial effort and collaboration thus ensued. The major players included Clark, CIA director Bill Casey, Ambassador Vernon Walters and Cardinal Pio Laghi. That collaboration helped bring about the historic events of 1989. That year is remembered for the fall of the Berlin Wall. In truth, however, the collapse began earlier that year, in June, with elections in Poland — the first free and fair elections in the Communist Bloc. The communists did not win a single seat. Just a few months later, in November, the Berlin Wall fell.
The Cold War was over without a missile fired, without the nuclear Armageddon that everyone feared for so long. Extraordinarily, that entire totalitarian system, which destroyed so much and so many, went down peacefully. It was a testimony to the work of names like Thatcher, Gorbachev, Yeltsin, Walesa, Havel — and Reagan and John Paul II.
These two men, a Catholic and a Protestant, a Pole and an American, at the Vatican and at the White House, stood out and stood together. They together resolved to stop the atheistic Soviet empire. It was a historic partnership and a historic victory.
DR. PAUL KENGOR is professor of political science and executive director of The Center for Vision and Values at Grove City College. His latest book is A Pope and a President: John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and the Extraordinary Untold Story of the 20th Century.
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Did you ever want to learn sign language? I've been deaf for the last 20 years of my life and I've taught ASL to dozens of people. Even if they don't know anyone that's deaf. People just love ASL.
Not only is it a fun and expressive language. It can also be useful. Tell someone a secret or talk through glass doors. Ask the person on the phone a question silently.
And of course improve communication with someone who's deaf or hard of hearing. It's my dream that everyone at least learns the alphabet. So I put together this guide with memory aids.
A: The hand shape for A almost looks like a cursive "a". The thumb represents the tail.
B: The little finger and thumb form a small "b".
C: Yes it's backwards but to the person you're signing to it'll look like a "C".
D: Hand forms a small "d". Remember the index finger is extended. Not the little finger.
E: The thumb represents the middle line of a small "e".
F: Here's a memory aid for the letter F. If someone made this hand shape to you they'd be saying "Ok". Usually accompanied by a winked eye. "ok" means "Fine". Fine starts with "F".
G: This is a common hand shape you'd make if you where telling someone to "Go" somewhere. Go starts with G.
H: I really don't know why this is "H". But I remember it by thinking of the two fingers representing the middle line of an "H". Or just remember it fallows G and you add a second finger.
I: Just extend your little finger. "i".
J: The letter J has movement so I had to make this short video. You simply draw a letter J with your little finger. I sign it twice in this video. Only drawn once when actually signing it.
K: Point your index finger to the ceiling. Your middle finger to the side and tuck your thumb between them. A memory aid will be added to both "K" and "P". Since they both share the same hand shape.
L: Pretty self explanatory here. Thumb and index fingers form an "L".
M: Tuck your thumb under 3 fingers. The three fingers represent the three humps on a cursive "m".
N: Same as M except only two fingers over the thumb to represent the two humps on a cursive "n".
P: The finger positions are exactly like the letter K except the hand is angled differently. The index finger is pointing to the side instead of up.
A memory aid for the letters K and P is to think of the military having to do "KP" duty. Same hand shapes. Just different angles.
Q: Imagine there's a Q-tip on a table in front of you. This hand shape is how you'd pick the Q-tip up.
R: cRoss your fingers. The letter R is a dominant sound in the word cRoss.
S: Place your thumb across the front of your fist. Thumb position is important. Thumb could represent the curved line in the middle of an "S".
T: Tuck thumb under index finger. The thumb and index finger form a "T" from a side view. (The side view is just a memory aid. When signing T have palm toward the person you're signing to).
U: Index and middle fingers pointing up. Its important that your fingers are touching each other.
V: Just like U but the fingers are separated to form a "V" shape. This is why the fingers have to be touching in U.
W: three fingers form a "W" shape.
X: A lot of people have a hard time remembering how to sign X. Imagine your curved index finger doing one finger pull ups on a big "X" above you. The sillier the better as far as memory aids go.
Y: Form a "Y" with your little finger and thumb. Ironically Hawaii has no letter "Y" in it. :).
Z: This is another one that requires a video because of the movement required. Simply draw a "Z" in the air with your INDEX finger. Do not draw with little finger which is a common mistake.
There you have it. All 26 letters of the ASL alphabet. It's not as hard to memorize as some might think. I hope these visuals and memory aids will help memorize them.
You can practice finger spelling any time. Day or night. Spell out words you see on street signs. Spell the words of a song. You can practice any time.
It's also recommended that you practice with a friend. Because there are two parts to ASL. reading and speaking. You can sign fast because your mind is ahead of your hands. So practice reading too.
One last point. It doesn't matter which hand you finger spell with. But you must only use one hand to spell with. Don't jump from one hand to the other.
I hope someone finds this helpful. Enjoy!
I'm a semi professional magician. Graphic designer. I've been deaf almost 20 years but i can hear now thanks to the cochlear implant I got almost 2 years ago.


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Trump amplifies comments attacking North Korea, Mitch McConnell
By Kathryn Watson
Updated on: August 10, 2017 / 3:53 PM / CBS News
Trump on N. Korea remarks
President Trump on Thursday amplified the comments he made threatening North Korea with "fire and fury," and attacking Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
During a brief interaction with reporters while on his 17-day working vacation in Bedminster, New Jersey, Mr. Trump said his controversial statement Tuesday threatening North Korea perhaps "wasn't tough enough." On Tuesday during a meeting on the opioid crisis, Mr. Trump said that North Korea "will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen."
"Frankly, the people who are questioning that statement, was it too tough? Maybe it wasn't tough enough." Mr. Trump said. "They've been doing this to our country for a long time - for many years, and it's about time someone stuck up for this country and for the people of other countries. So if anything, maybe that statement wasn't tough enough."
The story behind Trump's "fire & fury" comment
Mr. Trump dismissed claims that his administration's messages on North Korea are mixed, after Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said people shouldn't be unsettled by recent rhetoric about North Korea.
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"There are no mixed messages" on North Korea, the president said.
The president added that North Korea will be in trouble like perhaps no other country has been before, should it pursue nuclear aggression.
"I think China can do a lot more, yes, China can," Mr. Trump said. "And I think China will do a lot more. Look, we have trade with China. We lose hundreds of billions of dollars a year on trade with China. They know how I feel. It's not going to continue like that. But if China helps us, I feel a lot differently toward trade, a lot differently toward trade."
"So we will do – the people of our country are safe," the president continued. "Our allies are safe. And I will tell you this North Korea better get their act together or they're going to be in trouble like few nations ever have been in trouble in this world."
But the president also had words of warning for McConnell, whom he has attacked on Twitter two days in a row for failing to repeal and replace Obamacare. Asked if McConnell should resign from his leadership position, the president said that if McConnell doesn't repeal and replace Obamacare, pass tax reform and fund infrastructure, "then you can ask me that question."
McConnell has indicated the Senate is done with attempting to tackle health care, at least in the foreseeable future.
Some senators responded immediately to the attack.
"@SenateMajLdr has been the best leader we've had in my time in the Senate, through very tough challenges. I fully support him." -Hatch pic.twitter.com/3vD5nFgE36
— Senator Hatch Office (@senorrinhatch) August 10, 2017
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Kathryn Watson
Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital.


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Egill Þormóðsson (* 26. August 1991) ist ein isländischer Eishockeyspieler, der seit 2014 beim UMFK Esja in der isländischen Eishockeyliga unter Vertrag steht.

Karriere
Egill Þormóðsson begann seine Karriere als Eishockeyspieler bei Skautafélag Reykjavíkur, für den er bereits als Jugendlicher in der isländischen Eishockeyliga debütierte. Nachdem er 2009 mit seiner Mannschaft isländischer Meister geworden war, wechselte er zum Mörrums GoIS IK nach Schweden, wo er sowohl in der U18-, als auch in der U20-Mannschaft eingesetzt wurde. Noch vor Saisonende kehrte er Anfang 2010 nach Reykjavík zurück, wo er erneut bei Skautafélag auf dem Eis stand. 2014 wechselte er zum UMFK Esja, der gerade neu in die isländische Liga aufgenommen worden war. 2017 wurde er mit dem Klub isländischer Meister.

International
Egill Þormóðsson spielte bereits als Jugendlicher für Island. Er nahm zunächst an den U18-Weltmeisterschaften 2006 in der Division II sowie 2007, 2008 und 2009, als er als Topscorer und Torschützenkönig des Turniers maßgeblich zum Wiederaufstieg der Isländer beitrug, in der Division III teil. Mit der U20-Auswahl der Isländer nahm er an den Weltmeisterschaften 2007 und 2008 in der Division II sowie 2010 in der Division III teil.

Parallel zu den Einsätzen in den Juniorenteams spielte Egill Þormóðsson bereits in der Herren-Nationalmannschaft. Sein Debüt gab er als 18-Jähriger bei der Weltmeisterschaft 2009 in der Division II. Auch 2010, 2011, als er zum besten Spieler der isländischen Mannschaft gekürt wurde, 2013, 2015 und 2016 vertrat er die Nordmänner in der Division II. Zudem vertrat er seine Farben bei der Qualifikation zu den Olympischen Winterspielen in Pyeongchang 2018.

Erfolge
 2009 isländischer Meister mit Skautafélag Reykjavíkur
 2009 Aufstieg in die Division II bei der U18-Weltmeisterschaft der Division III, Gruppe B
 2009 Topscorer und Torschützenkönig der Division III, Gruppe B
 2010 Aufstieg in die Division II bei der U20-Weltmeisterschaft der Division III
 2017 Isländischer Meister mit UMFK Esja

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