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package org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode;

import static org.junit.Assert.*;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.List;

import org.apache.commons.logging.impl.Log4JLogger;
import org.apache.hadoop.conf.Configuration;
import org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.DFSClient;
import org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.MiniDFSCluster;
import org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.protocol.Block;
import org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.protocol.DatanodeID;
import org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.protocol.DatanodeInfo;
import org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.protocol.FSConstants;
import org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.datanode.DataNode;
import org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode.BlocksMap.BlockInfo;
import org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode.FSNamesystem;
import org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.namenode.INodeFile;
import org.apache.hadoop.hdfs.server.protocol.BlockCommand;
import org.apache.hadoop.net.NetworkTopology;
import org.apache.hadoop.util.StringUtils;
import org.apache.log4j.Level;
import org.junit.After;
import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.Ignore;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.mockito.Mockito;

public class TestBlockManager {
  {
    ((Log4JLogger)NameNode.stateChangeLog).getLogger().setLevel(Level.ALL);
    ((Log4JLogger)LeaseManager.LOG).getLogger().setLevel(Level.ALL);
    ((Log4JLogger)FSNamesystem.LOG).getLogger().setLevel(Level.ALL);
    ((Log4JLogger)DataNode.LOG).getLogger().setLevel(Level.ALL);
    ((Log4JLogger)DFSClient.LOG).getLogger().setLevel(Level.ALL);
  }

  private final List<DatanodeDescriptor> nodes = Arrays.asList(
      new DatanodeDescriptor[] {
      new DatanodeDescriptor(new DatanodeID("h1:5020"), "/rackA"),
      new DatanodeDescriptor(new DatanodeID("h2:5020"), "/rackA"),
      new DatanodeDescriptor(new DatanodeID("h3:5020"), "/rackA"),
      new DatanodeDescriptor(new DatanodeID("h4:5020"), "/rackB"),
      new DatanodeDescriptor(new DatanodeID("h5:5020"), "/rackB"),
      new DatanodeDescriptor(new DatanodeID("h6:5020"), "/rackB")
      });
  private final List<DatanodeDescriptor> rackA = nodes.subList(0, 3);
  private final List<DatanodeDescriptor> rackB = nodes.subList(3, 6);

  /**
   * Some of these tests exercise code which has some randomness involved -
   * ie even if there's a bug, they may pass because the random node selection
   * chooses the correct result.
   *
   * Since they're true unit tests and run quickly, we loop them a number
   * of times trying to trigger the incorrect behavior.
   */
  private static final int NUM_TEST_ITERS = 30;

  private static final int BLOCK_SIZE = 64*1024;

  private Configuration conf;
  private FSNamesystem fsn;
  private MiniDFSCluster cluster;

  @Before
  public void setupMockCluster() throws IOException {
    conf = new Configuration();
    cluster = new MiniDFSCluster(conf, 0, true, null);
    fsn = cluster.getNameNode().getNamesystem();
  }

  @After
  public void tearDownCluster() throws IOException {
    if (cluster != null) {
      cluster.shutdown();
    }
  }

  private void addNodes(Iterable<DatanodeDescriptor> nodesToAdd) throws IOException {
    NetworkTopology cluster = fsn.clusterMap;
    // construct network topology
    for (DatanodeDescriptor dn : nodesToAdd) {
      cluster.add(dn);
      dn.updateHeartbeat(
          2*FSConstants.MIN_BLOCKS_FOR_WRITE*BLOCK_SIZE, 0L,
          2*FSConstants.MIN_BLOCKS_FOR_WRITE*BLOCK_SIZE, 0, 0);
      fsn.unprotectedAddDatanode(dn);
      fsn.unprotectedRegisterInHeartbeatMap(dn);
      assertNotNull(fsn.getDatanode(dn));
    }
  }

  /**
   * Test that replication of under-replicated blocks is detected
   * and basically works
   */
  @Test
  public void testBasicReplication() throws Exception {
    addNodes(nodes);
    for (int i = 0; i < NUM_TEST_ITERS; i++) {
      doBasicTest(i);
    }
  }

  /**
   * Regression test for HDFS-1480
   * - Cluster has 2 racks, A and B, each with three nodes.
   * - Block initially written on A1, A2, B1
   * - Admin decommissions two of these nodes (let's say A1 and A2 but it doesn't matter)
   * - Re-replication should respect rack policy
   */
  @Test
  public void testTwoOfThreeNodesDecomissioned() throws Exception {
    addNodes(nodes);
    for (int i = 0; i < NUM_TEST_ITERS; i++) {
      doTestTwoOfThreeNodesDecomissioned(i);
    }
  }

  @Test
  public void testAllNodesHoldingReplicasDecomissioned() throws Exception {
    addNodes(nodes);
    for (int i = 0; i < NUM_TEST_ITERS; i++) {
      doTestAllNodesHoldingReplicasDecomissioned(i);
    }
  }

  @Test
  public void testOneOfTwoRacksDecomissioned() throws Exception {
    addNodes(nodes);
    for (int i = 0; i < NUM_TEST_ITERS; i++) {
      doTestOneOfTwoRacksDecomissioned(i);
    }
  }

  /**
   * Unit test version of testSufficientlyReplBlocksUsesNewRack
   *
   * This test is currently ignored, since 0.20 doesn't check replication
   * policy on sufficiently replicated blocks. If an additional rack is
   * added to a 1-rack cluster, the replication level needs to be boosted
   * and brought back down to attain the proper policy.
   **/
  @Test
  @Ignore
  public void testSufficientlyReplBlocksUsesNewRack() throws Exception {
    addNodes(nodes);
    for (int i = 0; i < NUM_TEST_ITERS; i++) {
      doTestSufficientlyReplBlocksUsesNewRack(i);
    }
  }

  private void doTestSufficientlyReplBlocksUsesNewRack(int testIndex) {
    // Originally on only nodes in rack A.
    List<DatanodeDescriptor> origNodes = rackA;
    BlockInfo blockInfo = addBlockOnNodes((long)testIndex, origNodes);
    DatanodeInfo[] pipeline = scheduleSingleReplication(blockInfo);

    assertEquals(2, pipeline.length); // single new copy
    assertTrue("Source of replication should be one of the nodes the block " +
        "was on. Was: " + pipeline[0],
        nodeInList(pipeline[0], origNodes));
    assertTrue("Destination of replication should be on the other rack. " +
        "Was: " + pipeline[1],
        nodeInList(pipeline[1], rackB));
  }

  private void doBasicTest(int testIndex) {
    List<DatanodeDescriptor> origNodes = nodesAtIndexes(0, 1);
    BlockInfo blockInfo = addBlockOnNodes((long)testIndex, origNodes);

    DatanodeInfo[] pipeline = scheduleSingleReplication(blockInfo);
    assertEquals(2, pipeline.length);
    assertTrue("Source of replication should be one of the nodes the block " +
    		"was on. Was: " + pipeline[0],
    		nodeInList(pipeline[0], origNodes));
    assertTrue("Destination of replication should be on the other rack. " +
        "Was: " + pipeline[1],
        nodeInList(pipeline[1], rackB));
  }

  private void doTestTwoOfThreeNodesDecomissioned(int testIndex) throws Exception {
    // Block originally on A1, A2, B1
    List<DatanodeDescriptor> origNodes = nodesAtIndexes(0, 1, 3);
    BlockInfo blockInfo = addBlockOnNodes(testIndex, origNodes);

    // Decommission two of the nodes (A1, A2)
    List<DatanodeDescriptor> decomNodes = startDecommission(0, 1);

    DatanodeInfo[] pipeline = scheduleSingleReplication(blockInfo);
    assertTrue("Source of replication should be one of the nodes the block " +
        "was on. Was: " + pipeline[0],
        nodeInList(pipeline[0], origNodes));
    assertEquals("Should have two targets", 3, pipeline.length);

    boolean foundOneOnRackA = false;
    for (int i = 1; i < pipeline.length; i++) {
      DatanodeInfo target = pipeline[i];
      if (nodeInList(target, rackA)) {
        foundOneOnRackA = true;
      }
      assertFalse(nodeInList(target, decomNodes));
      assertFalse(nodeInList(target, origNodes));
    }

    assertTrue("Should have at least one target on rack A. Pipeline: " +
        StringUtils.joinObjects(",", Arrays.asList(pipeline)),
        foundOneOnRackA);
  }

  private boolean nodeInList(DatanodeInfo node,
      List<DatanodeDescriptor> nodeList) {
    for (DatanodeDescriptor candidate : nodeList) {
      if (node.getName().equals(candidate.getName())) {
        return true;
      }
    }
    return false;
  }

  private void doTestAllNodesHoldingReplicasDecomissioned(int testIndex) throws Exception {
    // Block originally on A1, A2, B1
    List<DatanodeDescriptor> origNodes = nodesAtIndexes(0, 1, 3);
    BlockInfo blockInfo = addBlockOnNodes(testIndex, origNodes);

    // Decommission all of the nodes
    List<DatanodeDescriptor> decomNodes = startDecommission(0, 1, 3);

    DatanodeInfo[] pipeline = scheduleSingleReplication(blockInfo);
    assertTrue("Source of replication should be one of the nodes the block " +
        "was on. Was: " + pipeline[0],
        nodeInList(pipeline[0], origNodes));
    assertEquals("Should have three targets", 4, pipeline.length);

    boolean foundOneOnRackA = false;
    boolean foundOneOnRackB = false;
    for (int i = 1; i < pipeline.length; i++) {
      DatanodeInfo target = pipeline[i];
      if (nodeInList(target, rackA)) {
        foundOneOnRackA = true;
      } else if (nodeInList(target, rackB)) {
        foundOneOnRackB = true;
      }
      assertFalse(nodeInList(target, decomNodes));
      assertFalse(nodeInList(target, origNodes));
    }

    assertTrue("Should have at least one target on rack A. Pipeline: " +
        StringUtils.joinObjects(",", Arrays.asList(pipeline)),
        foundOneOnRackA);
    assertTrue("Should have at least one target on rack B. Pipeline: " +
        StringUtils.joinObjects(",", Arrays.asList(pipeline)),
        foundOneOnRackB);
  }

  private void doTestOneOfTwoRacksDecomissioned(int testIndex) throws Exception {
    System.out.println("Begin iter " + testIndex);
    // Block originally on A1, A2, B1
    List<DatanodeDescriptor> origNodes = nodesAtIndexes(0, 1, 3);
    BlockInfo blockInfo = addBlockOnNodes(testIndex, origNodes);

    // Decommission all of the nodes in rack A
    List<DatanodeDescriptor> decomNodes = startDecommission(0, 1, 2);

    DatanodeInfo[] pipeline = scheduleSingleReplication(blockInfo);
    assertTrue("Source of replication should be one of the nodes the block " +
        "was on. Was: " + pipeline[0],
        nodeInList(pipeline[0], origNodes));
    assertEquals("Should have 2 targets", 3, pipeline.length);

    boolean foundOneOnRackB = false;
    for (int i = 1; i < pipeline.length; i++) {
      DatanodeInfo target = pipeline[i];
      if (nodeInList(target, rackB)) {
        foundOneOnRackB = true;
      }
      assertFalse(nodeInList(target, decomNodes));
      assertFalse(nodeInList(target, origNodes));
    }

    assertTrue("Should have at least one target on rack B. Pipeline: " +
        StringUtils.joinObjects(",", Arrays.asList(pipeline)),
        foundOneOnRackB);
  }

  private List<DatanodeDescriptor> nodesAtIndexes(int ... indexes) {
    List<DatanodeDescriptor> ret = new ArrayList<DatanodeDescriptor>();
    for (int idx : indexes) {
      ret.add(nodes.get(idx));
    }
    return ret;
  }

  private List<DatanodeDescriptor> startDecommission(int ... indexes) {
    List<DatanodeDescriptor> nodes = nodesAtIndexes(indexes);
    for (DatanodeDescriptor node : nodes) {
      node.startDecommission();
    }
    return nodes;
  }

  private BlockInfo addBlockOnNodes(long blockId, List<DatanodeDescriptor> nodes) {
    INodeFile iNode = Mockito.mock(INodeFile.class);
    Mockito.doReturn((short)3).when(iNode).getReplication();
    Block block = new Block(blockId);

    BlockInfo blockInfo = fsn.blocksMap.addINode(block, iNode);

    // Block originally on A1, A2, B1
    for (DatanodeDescriptor dn : nodes) {
      blockInfo.addNode(dn);
    }

    return blockInfo;
  }

  private DatanodeInfo[] scheduleSingleReplication(Block block) {
    assertEquals("Block not initially pending replication",
        0, fsn.pendingReplications.getNumReplicas(block));
    assertTrue("computeReplicationWork should indicate replication is needed",
        fsn.computeReplicationWorkForBlock(block, 1));
    assertTrue("replication is pending after work is computed",
        fsn.pendingReplications.getNumReplicas(block) > 0);

    List<PendingReplPipeline> pipelines = getAllPendingReplications();

    assertEquals(1, pipelines.size());
    assertEquals(block, pipelines.get(0).block);
    return pipelines.get(0).pipeline;
  }

  private List<PendingReplPipeline> getAllPendingReplications() {
    List<PendingReplPipeline> pendingPipelines = new ArrayList<PendingReplPipeline>();

    for (DatanodeDescriptor dn : nodes) {
      BlockCommand replCommand = dn.getReplicationCommand(10);
      if (replCommand == null) continue;

      Block[] blocks = replCommand.getBlocks();
      DatanodeInfo[][] allTargets = replCommand.getTargets();

      for (int i = 0; i < blocks.length; i++) {
        DatanodeInfo[] targets = allTargets[i];
        Block block = blocks[i];

        DatanodeInfo[] pipeline = new DatanodeInfo[1 + targets.length];
        pipeline[0] = dn;
        System.arraycopy(targets, 0, pipeline, 1, targets.length);
        pendingPipelines.add(new PendingReplPipeline(block, pipeline));
      }
    }
    return pendingPipelines;
  }

  private static class PendingReplPipeline {
    final Block block;
    final DatanodeInfo[] pipeline;
    public PendingReplPipeline(Block block, DatanodeInfo[] pipeline) {
      super();
      this.block = block;
      this.pipeline = pipeline;
    }
  }
}


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Q: limiting probability inequality Let $\{a_i(x)\}_{i=1}^n$ and $\{b_i(x)\}_{i=1}^n$, with $x\in R^m$ be i.i.d random vectors, such that
$$
\lim_{x\to \infty}a_i\to N(0,1), \textit{and} \lim_{x\to \infty}b_i\to N(0,1), \quad i=1, \ldots, n.\quad (1)
$$
Let $\Phi(\alpha)$ denote a standard normal distribution function, where $\alpha$ denotes the significance level.
I am trying to find bound of
$$
\lim_{n,x\to \infty}P(max\{\{a_i(x)\}_{i=1}^n, \{b_i(x)\}_{i=1}^n\}> \frac{1}{\Phi})
$$
So far, I arrived to
$$
P(max\{\{a_i(x)\}_{i=1}^n, \{b_i(x)\}_{i=1}^n\leq \frac{1}{\Phi}\}=\prod_{i=1}^nP(a_i\leq\frac{1}{\Phi})P(b_i\leq\frac{1}{\Phi}).
$$
But now I am stuck, as condition (1) says that each $a_i$ and $b_i$ converges to $N(0,1)$ and I have $1/\Phi$ in the inequality...

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Uijtdebroeks werd eliterenner in 2022. Het jaar voordien reed hij nog als junior, waardoor hij de beloftencategorie heeft overgeslagen. Uijtdebroeks is een klimmer. In 2021 won hij Aubel-Thimister-Stavelot, een belangrijke rittenkoers bij de junioren. Op de Wereldkampioenschappen wielrennen 2021 werd hij zesde in de tijdrit voor junioren. Op het Europees kampioenschap tijdrijden voor juniors in 2021 werd hij 2de.

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I declare a prejudice traceable to my insecurities – I don't favor organizational titles; in particular, the moniker Software Architect. When I read or hear Software Architect, I snicker.
"Are you too special to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty?" I sat in on a talk by David Hussman that was followed by a panel discussion. The talk was centered on one of my interests, evolutionary design (see my musings on evolutionary design and agile ennui).
David's excellent talk was given in the context of agile and directed toward a large organization transitioning from waterfall to agile. The subsequent panel discussion consisted of 3 proclaimed Architects and 1 proclaimed Developer.
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Removing Technical Hurdles – It was pointed out that an architect might spike on upcoming technical challenges or potential blocks. I wondered why a team developer wouldn't do the spike, but it's a plausible role for an architect particularly if the spike has cross-project or cross-functional considerations.
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Viewed in this light, an Architect is not gazing down on us from such a lofty perch.
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R. Sikoryak is a cartoonist and illustrator. He's the author of Masterpiece Comics, Terms and Conditions, and The Unquotable Trump (all published by Drawn & Quarterly). He adapts the classics into comics for various anthologies, including The Graphic Canon, Fable Comics, and more.
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India's proven excellence in IT and innovation is gliding across the globe and earning the country profound partnerships with renowned companies. Making a colossal push for 'Make in India' initiative, Airbus subsidiaries NAVBLUE and Aerial partners with three Indian Startups namely – Stelae Technology, EFLIGHT and Airpix, accelerated at Airbus Bizlab India, to power cutting-edge technologies for ushering new industry benchmarks in aeronautical data services, flight operations and imagery services.
NAVBLUE signed up Bengaluru-based Stelae Technologies to enhance aeronautical data services quality and consistency while enabling faster introduction to the market of next generation fully data-driven and connected EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) solution. Likewise, its agreement with EFLIGHT aims at providing comprehensive service solution to Indian business aviation market. The third agreement is signed between Airbus Aerial and Navi Mumbai-based Airpix for a joint go-to market in India to provide geo-analytic solutions and imagery services.
While the agreement marks the successful culmination of Season 3 of Airbus BizLab's start-up acceleration programme TAKE OFF 2018, it seeks to bolster government's 'Make in India' and 'Startup India' initiatives. The latest partnerships, however, are similar to Airbus' earlier association with Bengaluru-based startups – Neewee and EFLIGHT (February 2018).
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Carving stature within this arena are the three think-tanks. Airpix offers customized 3D drone data analytics, automated data interpretation, aerial data visualization and measurement solutions for project monitoring, asset inspections, encroachment and change detection, improved planning decisions, audits & compliance, surveying and other applications. On the other hand, EFLIGHT, India's first complete trip support company, simplifies and automates entire flight planning process while Stelae Technologies (an enterprise software product company) transforms unstructured documents to structured, searchable and analyzable outputs like Json (for Big Data), S1000d, ATA (for Aerospace and Defence) and DITA (for Manufacturing).


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A Virtuózok a Magyar Televízió komolyzenei tehetségkutató versenysorozata. Készítői azokat a fiatalokat (köztük egészen kicsi gyerekeket) kutatják fel, akik kiválóan játszanak a hangszerek valamelyikén, vagy klasszikus énekben nyújtanak kiemelkedő teljesítményt. A versenyzők komolyzenei műveket adnak elő – időnként átdolgozva, de nemcsak klasszikus zenei darabok, hanem a szimfonikus zenekarra írott filmzene és a crossover műfaja is megjelenik a műsorban. Teljesítményüket szakmai zsűri értékeli. A produkció célja a tehetségkutatás mellett az, hogy minél szélesebb körben ismertesse és szerettesse meg a klasszikus zenét a nézőkkel.

A műsor 2014-ben indult, azóta nagyjából minden évben megrendezik: egy évad több héten keresztül tart, heti egy adásban. Az első négy év során egyéni versenyzők indultak különböző korcsoportokban, később volt évad, amikor fiatalokból álló kamarazenekarok versenyeztek, 2020-ban pedig a Virtuózok a nemzetközi színtérre is kilépett azzal, hogy a Virtuózok V4+ című sorozatban magyarok mellett már a másik három visegrádi ország és Szerbia versenyzői is szerepeltek.

A műsor háttere
Peller Mariann, a köztévé klasszikus zenei tehetségkutatójának ötletgazdája Vadász Dániellel indította el a vetélkedősorozatot. A Virtuózok küldetése, hogy közelebb hozza a klasszikus zenét az emberekhez és hogy – bemutatva a hatéves kortól induló versenyzőket – egyre több szülőt ösztönözzenek gyermekeik zenetaníttatására. A műsor készítői fontosnak tartják azt is, hogy a versenyzők életét a show-biznisz ne tudja veszélyeztetni, se tanulmányaikat, se a koruknak megfelelő életmódjukat, ugyanakkor olyan lehetőségekhez jussanak, amelyekben tehetségük, szorgalmuk, tudásuk ideális módon ki tud bontakozni. Ezért 2014 decemberében Peller Mariann, Miklósa Erika és Batta András megalapította a Kis Virtuózok Alapítványt is, amelynek kuratóriumi elnöke dr. Batta zenetörténész. Az Alapítvány segítséget nyújt a muzsikusok oktatása, koncertjeik szervezése terén, valamint ösztöndíjakkal, hangszervásárlásokkal támogatják az ifjú tehetségeket.

A nagyon fiatal zenészek az oktatási rendszerbe integrálva szerepelnek, hiszen a zenei képzés is ettől a kortól kezdődik, így a pedagógia fontos szerepet tölt be a műsorszerkesztésben. Az első epizódban a több mint 2000 jelentkező közül 27 zeneiskolai tanár választotta ki azt a 75 résztvevőt, akik a műsorban szerepeltek.

További különbség más tehetségkutatókhoz képest, hogy a versenyzők saját repertoárral lépnek fel, produkcióikban hónapok, évek munkája fekszik, s nem hétről hétre kell újabb és újabb darabot megtanulniuk. Hasonló műsor a világon csupán a német köztévén látható, amely egy 1952 óta évente más-más kategóriákkal megrendezett klasszikus zenei verseny, ez azonban nem a tehetségkutatók megszokott hagyományai szerint működik, illetve a Plácido Domingo nevével fémjelzett Operalia nemzetközi operaénekes megmérettetése a 18–30 évesek részére, ám ennek csak a fináléját közvetítik.

A műsorhoz a magyar Konstruktor Online nevű cég által fejlesztett okostelefon-alkalmazás is társul. Az iOS és Android rendszereken futó applikáció segítségével különböző szavazásokon vehetnek részt, információkhoz juthatnak a nézők és a középdöntőktől élőben követhetik a verseny részleteit.

A Virtuózok fővédnöke 2014-ben Ioan Holender, a Bécsi Operaház eddig leghosszabb ideig regnáló igazgatója volt, 2016-ban  szériák fővédnökségét Herczegh Anita, Áder János köztársasági elnök felesége vállalta el.

2016-ban a magyar licenctulajdonos, Peller Mariann (Classic Talents Hungary) a Virtuózok nemzetközi forgalmazási jogaira együttműködési szerződést kötött az amerikai Dick Clark Production médiacéggel.

2018. május 11-én New Yorkban jelentették be a hírt, hogy a Virtuózok tehetségkutató licencjogait megszerezte a Fulwell 73, hogy elkészítse a műsor nemzetközi verzióját, elsőként az Egyesült Királyságban és az Amerikai Egyesült Államokban. Plácido Domingo világhírű spanyol tenor is az angliai székhelyű Virtuosos Holding Ltd. részvénytulajdonosává vált, amely a Virtuózok televíziós formátum nemzetközi jogainak tulajdonosa.

A Vitruosos Holding Ltd. befektetői közé csatlakozott még Linda Mei He, a Wailian Education Group alapítója és tulajdonosa, aki a fiatalok tehetséggondozását és képzését tűzte ki céljául, valamint Roy Fu, a Deer Capital Management Co. Ltd. tulajdonosa.

2018. október 18-tól Bárdossy Mária venezuelai magyar mecénás, Miklósa Erika operaénekes és Batta András zenetudós, a műsor zsűritagjai, Peter Draper nemzetközi sztármenedzser és Szabó Stein Imre médiaspecialista erősíti részvényesként is a Virtuózok nemzetközi cégét, a Virtuosos Holding Ltd-t.

Évadok

1–4. évad

A műsor 2014-es, első évadát az M1-en, a 2016-os, másodikat és a 2017-es, harmadikat a Dunán követhették a nézők. 2018-as, negyedik évadot már az M5-ön és a Dunán párhuzamosan közvetítették.

A jelentkezés online felületen történik egy adatlap kitöltésével és egy feltöltött videóval a jelentkező által előadott zeneműről – amit ezzel egyben a műsor rendelkezésére bocsát. A jelentkezők az előválogató után három korcsoportban indulhatnak 6-tól 28 éves korig: "kicsik", "tinik" és "nagyok". A jelentkezési határidő után előzetes egyéni meghallgatásokon vesznek részt, amelyet egy televíziós műsorkészítőkből és klasszikus zenei végzettséggel rendelkező szakemberekből álló zsűri végez. Már az első két évadban is számos külföldön élő magyar is jelentkezett és jutott be a produkcióba, többek között Erdélyből, a Felvidékről, Hollandiából és Olaszországból. Azok, akik szakmai tudásuk alapján továbbjutnak, már a televíziós adás részét képezve versenyeznek egymással immár a televízióstúdióban a műsor öt neves zeneértő zsűritagja előtt. Egy évad összesen 8 epizódból áll: a három-három elő- és középdöntő felvételről, míg a korcsoport-döntő és a finálé élő közvetítéssel kerül adásba.

Az első három, úgynevezett elődöntő vagy casting-adásokban korcsoportonként hallgatják meg a fiatalokat. Közvetítésre csak néhány zenemű kerül az ekkor még összesen háromszor 18 versenyző egyedi produkcióiból. A szakmai zsűri döntése alapján minden korcsoportból 9-9 zenész jut tovább a középdöntőbe úgy, hogy minden zsűritagnak van egy-egy hegedű formájú Virtuózok-szobra, amelyet a versenynap végén közvetlenül a színpadon annak a versenyzőnek nyújthatnak át, aki előadásával a legjobban lenyűgözi őket, majd a maradék helyekről közösen döntenek.

A középdöntőkben a korcsoportok újra külön-külön napokon versenyeznek. Ekkor egy-egy újabb egyéni, de már kamarazenekari kísérettel eljátszott klasszikus zenei darab mellett, korcsoportonként egy sztárvendéggel együtt, a fiatalok egy közös produkciót is előadnak. 3-3 versenyző jut tovább a zsűri közös döntése alapján.

A korcsoportdöntőben a versenyzők már egy közös, élő adásban láthatók. A kilenc fiatal szimfonikus zenekarral játszhat együtt egy-egy zeneművet. A műsort további neves előadók is színesítik. Továbbra is az öttagú zsűri választja ki az adott korcsoportok egy-egy győztesét.

A fináléban a három korcsoportgyőztes küzd meg egymással egy klasszikus darabbal és egy crossover stílusú előadással. Itt azonban a végső győztesről már kizárólag a nézők döntenek SMS, illetve mobil applikációs szavazással, így születik meg a műsor abszolút fődíjasa.

A három korcsoportgyőztes értékes nyereményeket, egy-egy saját lemezfelvételt, valamint a nemzetközi bemutatkozás lehetőségét nyeri egy-egy rangos hangversenyteremben, mint az Avery Fisher Hall vagy a Carnegie Hall New Yorkban, a Roy Thomson Hall Torontóban, a Kravis Center Miamiban, vagy épp Connaught Hall Londonban, a Digital Concert Hall Berlinben. A fődíjas nyereménye (korcsoport-jutalomként járó lemezszerződésen és amerikai koncerten túl) egy éven át havi egymillió forint, amit zenei tanulmányira fordíthat.

A fiatalok a műsor által együtt zenélhettek többek között a Magyar Virtuózok Kamarazenekarral, az MR Szimfonikusokkal Kovács János vezényletével. A műsor vendége volt a The Piano Guys nevű amerikai formáció is, amely két különleges slágerfeldolgozást adott elő, Thomas Hampson, Alexander Markov, Baráti Kristóf, Várdai István, 2Cellos és az Amadinda Ütőegyüttes.

A műsor kimagasló teljesítménye, hogy komolyzenei produkcióként a teljes széria adásaiba, a Duna Worldön sugárzott ismétléseket nem számítva, összesen  néztek bele rövidebb-hosszabb időre.

A műsor döntőjének három korcsoportnyertese: a kicsiknél Boros Misi zongorista, a tiniknél Lugosi Dániel Ali klarinétos, a nagyoknál pedig Gyöngyösi Ivett zongorista volt. Ők elkészíthették saját lemezfelvételüket és a New York-i Avery Fisher Hall rendezvényteremben, a torontói Roy Thomson Hall, illetve a Miamiban található Kravis Center színpadán léphettek fel, míg a zsűri különdíjában részesült Demeniv Mihály harmonikás, aki a Los Angeles-i Walt Disney Concert Hallban mutatkozhatott be. A 11 éves Boros Misi a versenyen nyújtott teljesítménye alapján felvételt nyert a Zeneakadémia rendkívüli tehetségek osztályába.

A fináléban a nézők szavazatai alapján legjobbnak választott abszolút fődíjas Lugosi Dániel Ali egy éven át havi egymillió forintot nyert, amit zenei karrierjére fordíthat.

A Virtuózok több gálakoncerten is felléptek, többek között a Syma csarnokban – ahol a verseny további különdíjait is átadták, amelyeket hazai szimfonikus zenekarok, az Armel Operaverseny és Fesztivál és Molnár Levente operaénekes ajánlott fel – december 20-án, 29-én a veszprémi Hangvillában vagy szilveszterkor a Tüskecsarnokban, melyeken a tehetségkutató nyertesei, a középdöntő résztvevői, valamint további vendégek is szerepeltek. 2015 során különféle fellépésekre hívták ország és Európa-szerte a műsor által felfedezett tehetségeket.
Még a 2014 decemberében életre hívott Kis Virtuózok Alapítvány ösztöndíjakkal támogatta a fiatal zenei tehetségek kibontakozását, melynek keretében 50 ezer forinttól 200 ezer forintig terjedő elismerés egy részét kötött módon tanulmányaikra, nemzetközi versenyekre, hangszerekre fordíthatják, a másik része szabadon használhatják fel. Kiválasztásuk szakmai bizottság által történt, költségét az alapítvány forrásai, támogatók és a Virtuózok-produkció fellépéseinek honoráriumai biztosították. A Zeneakadémia Solti-termében megrendezett első átadón, 2015. május 14-én Gyöngyösi Ivett, Boros Misi, Borka Ráhel, Demeniv Mihály, Lakatos Vivien, Kiss Zoltán, Rigó Ronald, Sándor Zoltán, Tóth Bettina, Váradi Gyula, valamint a műsorban nem szereplő Szalai Lotti, a Zeneakadémia gitárszakos hallgatója részesült ösztöndíjban. Gyöngyösi Ivett egyúttal az alapítvány karitatív nagykövete, Boros Misi pedig a Virtuózok arca lett. Az alapítvány első hangszeradományát, egy Bárány Dezső által 1909-ben készített mesterhegedűt Kiss Zoltán kapta, aki a műsorban a kicsik korcsoportjának döntősei között szerepelt.

2015 tavaszán, a Budapesti Nemzetközi Könyvfesztiválon jelent meg a Virtuózok interjúkötet a Holnap Kiadó és a Classic Talents Hungary Kft. gondozásában. Varga Edit műsorvezető a kötet írója és szerkesztője, amelyben a gyerekek és felkészítő tanáraik, szüleik, valamint a zsűritagok és a műsor munkatársai is nyilatkoztak. Ugyanebben az évben az MG Records kiadásában megjelent komolyzenei tehetségkutató műsor döntős produkcióit bemutató kétlemezes válogatásalbum is.

2015 őszén különleges, interaktív "Virtuózok-kiállítás" nyílt a Várkert Bazár déli palotájában, melynek célja, hogy a legjellegzetesebb tárgyakon, fotókon és filmeken keresztül bemutassák a Virtuózok első szériájának szereplőit, nyerteseit, hangszereit, valamint a televíziós műsor világát. Az érdeklődők animátorok, szakemberek segítségével ki is próbálhatják a különböző hangszereket, de további interaktív programok és koncertek is várják a látogatókat.

Több elismerést is szereztek a műsor és alkotói. A Virtuózok a Kamera Korrektúra Szórakoztató, zene kategóriában és a Televíziós Újságírók Díja Nagyszabású show-műsor kategóriájában is második helyezett lett.

 Az első évadban versenyzők korcsoportjai
A versenyzők három korcsoportja:
 Kicsik – 6 éves kortól 13 éves korig
 Tinik – 14 éves kortól 19 éves korig
 Nagyok – 20 éves kortól 24 éves, énekeseknél 28 éves korig

A televíziós komolyzenei tehetségkutató második évada 2016. április 15-én vette kezdetét a Dunán. A második szériára a jelentkezési határidőig, február 29-ig ismét közel kétezren jelentkeztek nemcsak Magyarországról, hanem Európa számos más országából is.

 Versenyzők korcsoportjai
A versenyzők három korcsoportja:
 I. – 6 éves kortól 12 éves korig
 II. – 13 éves kortól 17 éves korig
 III. – 18 éves kortól 23, énekeseknél 28 éves korig

Eredmény

 – Fődíjas

5. évad: Kamara Virtuózok
2019-ben, az ötödik évadban teljesen megváltozott a műsor, ebben az évben Kamara Virtuózok címmel rendezték meg. Az addigi szólisták után 2019-ben a kamaraegyüttesek versenyeztek. A versenyre nyolc együttes nevezett, közülük minden adás során egy búcsúzott a további küzdelmektől, míg végül a döntőre hárman maradtak. A nyolc résztvevő (vastag betűvel a döntősök):
 Aeris Brass Quintet
 Custos Consort
 Flautica
 Harmóniautasok
 Pontasto gitárkvartett
 Sárközy Lajos és zenekara
 Seven Sax
 TanBorEn Trió
A döntőt végül a közönség szavazatai alapján a TanBorEn Trió nyerte meg.

6. évad (2020), Virtuózok V4+
2020-ban öt ország, Magyarország, Lengyelország, Szerbia, Csehország és Szlovákia versenyzői léptek fel. A válogató során mindegyik országból négy-négy versenyző jutott be az elődöntőkbe, ahonnan országonként ketten jutottak tovább.

A zsűrinek az elődöntőktől kezdve ezúttal minden országból egy-egy tagja volt: Miklósa Erika (Magyarország), Alicja Węgorzewska (Lengyelország), Nemanja Radulović, később Silvana Grujić (Szerbia), Gabriela Boháčová (Csehország) és Peter Valentovič (Szlovákia). A hatodik tag, a "szuperzsűritag" adásonként más-más híres művész volt: az első elődöntőben Gabriel Prokofiev zeneszerző, a másodikban Makszim Vengerov hegedűművész, a döntőben pedig Plácido Domingo operaénekes, karmester. A két műsorvezető Ida Nowakowska és Thomas Gottschalk volt.

A döntőbe jutott versenyzők, vastaggal kiemelve a végső győztesek:

7. évad (2021), Virtuózok V4+
A Virtuózok V4+ 2021-ben a visegrádi négyek országai (Magyarország, Szlovákia, Csehország, Lengyelország) mellett Horvátországgal egészült ki. A döntőben a nemzetközi zsűriben Stjepan Hauser horvát csellóművész is helyet kapott, az egyszemélyes "szuperzsűri" szerepét Plácido Domingo operaénekes-karmester töltötte be. A válogató adások 2021. november 19-én kezdődtek a Duna Televízió műsorán.

A döntőbe jutott versenyzők, vastaggal kiemelve a végső győztesek:

8. évad (2022), Virtuózok V4+
A Virtuózok V4+ 2022-ben a visegrádi négyek országai (Magyarország, Szlovákia, Csehország, Lengyelország) mellett Szlovéniával egészült ki. Újdonság, hogy ebben az évadban egy szupergyőztest is kihirdettek az öt ország versenyzői közül.

A döntőbe jutott versenyzők, vastaggal kiemelve a végső győztesek:

A "szupergyőztes", azaz A Tehetségek Legjobbika díj elnyerője Patricija Avšič lett. Az ő személyéről kizárólag a tíz versenyző titkos szavazása döntött olyan módon, hogy a versenyzők saját magukra és országuk másik képviselőjére nem szavazhattak.

A műsor elismerései
Kamera Korrektúra második helyezés (Szórakoztató, zene kategóriában, 2015)
Televíziós Újságírók Díja jelölés, második helyezett (Nagyszabású show-műsor kategória, 2015)

Peller Mariann az alapítás után elsőként kapta meg a Dohnányi Ernő-díjat, melyet a Duna Médiaszolgáltató kuratóriuma olyanoknak ítél oda, akik támogatásukkal és munkájukkal tevékenyen hozzájárulnak ahhoz, hogy a magyar közszolgálati média betöltse nemzeti és kulturális küldetését. A díjjal járó pénzjutalmat a Kis Virtuózok Alapítvàny Számára ajánlotta fel.

A műsorral kapcsolatos kiadványok
 Virtuózok  (riport-könyv, Holnap Kiadó, Classic Talents Hungary Kft., 2015)
 Virtuózok válogatáslemez (2 CD, MG Records/Tomtom, 2014)

Jegyzetek

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További információk
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 YouTube-csatorna
 Apats Gábor: Elégedetten távozhattak a magyarok Cannes-ból, origo.hu - 2016. április 8.
 A Huawei beleszeretett a Virtuózokba, BrandTrend.hu - 2016. április 15.
 Ráharapott a Jaguar a magyar zenészekre, autoszektor.hu - 2016. április 21.

Tehetségkutató versenyek
Az MTVA saját gyártású műsorai
Klasszikus zene


Jesus loves people. Here in John's gospel, we are told Jesus was attending a dinner whose guests were not theologians, or teachers of the sacred text, they were every day, ordinary people who had encountered Jesus. The dinner was at the home of Simon, a man cured of leprosy by Jesus. Also attending that night was Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus.
Mary breaks open a costly alabaster jar of perfume and wipes the feet of Jesus with it. This was an over-the-top, unselfish act of lavishing love. The perfume was from a rare plant which only grows in India and was worth thousands of dollars. The alabaster jar meant it was of enormous value. The fact that it was broken meant that it would never be used again. This was selfless, lavish love, fully spent on the presence of Jesus.
There are vital elements to this lavish love of Jesus. Take a moment to consider each element prayerfully to learn to live a life of lavish love.
Picture Jesus reclining at a low table, He props Himself up on His elbow. For Mary to get close to Jesus, she would kneel down and hunch over and round her shoulders. It was Mary's love for Jesus which caused her to set her pride aside. Stooping shows we love Jesus more than we love ourselves.
Mary's perfume was the equivalent to a year's salary. She gave it all for Jesus' sake. Her example calls attention to our willingness to make sacrifices for Jesus' sake. Lavish loves spills over into our time, talent and treasure.
Mary's love for Jesus was given without thought. Never did she ask, "What do I get out of this?" but only, "What can I give to Him?" Our lives for Jesus must be poured out without measure. In true worship, there's nothing to accomplish. Giving ourselves is not productive, we must relinquish ourselves to Him without intention.
Mary had critics. They accused her of wastefulness. There will always be those who ridicule our love and devotion, we must not lose heart. Jesus defends us, as He did Mary, for valuing His presence above all else.
Are you guilty of lavish love? What relationships in your life lack acts of lavish love? What are you going to do about it?


James Litz climbing at the Obed's Lily Boulders in Tennessee. Photos by Andrew Kornylak / www.akornphoto.comRead "The Legend of Litz and the Lilly Boulders" on UrbanClimberMag.com.
News Link: Ten Sleep Canyon in northern Wyoming is a popular destination for 5.9 to 5.13 routes on solid dolomite and limestone, but the 2009 edition of the guidebook did not list a single 5.14 climb. Time for a new guidebook: This summer, James Litz established at least seven 5.14 routes, including General Litzenheimer (5.14c/d) and Master of the Universe (5.14d).
Alli Rainey has written a fun account of Litz's climbing at Ten Sleep at the Petzl website. See photos of Litz and other climbers at the Ten Sleep Facebook page.
Watch Cedar Wright's video of Canadian-turned-Ten Sleep-local Kevin Wilkinson on another new 5.14 at Petzl.com.


Seven Acre Rock is a large rocky outcrop that provides some of the most spectacular views of the Yarra State Forest, Bunyip State Park and adjoining farm land. On a clear day, it is possible to see Western Port Bay and Port Phillip Bay. The tranquil lookout provides an excellent location to listen to native birds while enjoying the beauty of the surrounding forest.
The Seven Acre Rock walking track starts opposite the picnic area on Bunyip Road. The most direct and well sign posted route is from Powelltown, an approximate 8 km drive. It is also easily accessible from Noojee or Gembrook. The lookout is located about 80km east of Melbourne.
The rock type is granite with the main minerals being feldspar, quartz and mica. Granite is formed from magma (molten or semi-molten material) deep within the earths crust. The magma cools slowly generating a coarse texture. After millions of years of erosion the overlying materials are stripped away to expose the granite. At Seven Acre Rock and along the track, you will experience some of the most wondrous views, with Yarra State Forest on the right and Bunyip State Park on the left.
This is a short walk of around 600m one way and 45 minutes return. The track is of a very easy grade, with a slight climb to the rocky outcrop at the end. Please be cautious on the rock surface during wet weather as it can be slippery. During warm weather you might be lucky and spot reptiles basking in the sun. This is a walk well suited to all ages and fitness levels.
At the picnic area opposite the start of the walk there is a sheltered picnic table, toilets and BBQ/fireplaces. There are no facilities at the lookout..
Some of the more common plant species you will corne across on the track include; Silver Wattle, Mountain Ash, Snow Gum, Balm Mintbush and Daisy Bush. On warm days, you will notice the distinctive smell of the mint from the Balm Mintbush as you walk. You will also notice that many of the wattle trees are covered in an orange coloured fungus. This is not harmful to the trees . Along the track to the rock, if you listen carefully, you may be able to hear, or even see, a Superb Lyrebird. Don't be fooled though, the Superb Lyrebird is an excellent mimic, and often produces sounds that are mistaken for other forest noises.
The Superb Lyrebird is often seen on the ground scratching the forest litter searching for spiders, beetles, centipedes, grubs and other small creatures to eat. Other bird species include the Laughing Kookaburra, Crimson Rosella and Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo. You may also encounter the Common Wombat and the Swamp Wallaby.
Please protect this fragile area by keeping on the tracks, and on the rock at the lookout. The flora and fauna are protected so please respect the forest and the animals that live there. Pets are permitted in the area but please keep them on a lead, and take your rubbish with you. Remember, if you take it in, it 's your responsibility to take it out.
Take care on forest roads as they are generally narrow and windy and can become slippery after rain. Logging trucks and other vehicles frequently use the roads. Try to remember that here in the mountains the weather can change very quickly, so please come prepared. Wear good walking boots or sturdy shoes and carry some warm clothes and a waterproof jacket. Make sure you tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.


Not to be missed, Indian Summer Festival is July 7-16!
The Indian Summer Festival returns again this July, featuring a series of multi-disciplinary, thought-provoking events. This year's theme is 'Border Crossings', and will bring together a range of artists and thinkers – from Oscar prize-winning filmmakers to emerging young writers. HxBIA is a proud supporter of the festival. Here are some of the free events in our area that are not to be missed!
In this pop-up gallery, three Emily Carr art and design students' works will be showcased. These works are the result of a community engagement project in collaboration with MOSAIC immigrant settlement services. In their works, the three artists, Danica Norton, Olivia Chaber, and Wanjun Liang explore the complexities and challenges immigrants face in building a home in a new place.
Corresponding to real roads and routes in the world, the Cartographer's Tale is both an art piece and a participatory board game. The idea for this piece was created by artist and graphic novelist Orijit Sen and is realized by multidisciplinary artist Sanket Jadia. Throughout the whole 10 days of the festival, feel free to meander along the web of pathways on the floor of the Woodwards Atrium.
'let's heal the divide' on the facade of the VCC Downtown Campus building marks a physical division between one of the wealthiest postal codes in Canada and one of the most impoverished. It calls us to question the arbitrary 'borders' that divide us and further calls on us for action. On July 13, the artist behind the work, Toni Latour will be speaking about her work. Toni Latour is an East Vancouver queer feminist artist who works in photography, installation, text-based practices, drawing, video, sound, public and performance art. Don't miss this free event that is sure to be thought-provoking. Register on the Eventbrite page here.


The AccorHotels Academy, a training organization accredited with the FAFIH (French Hotel Industry National Training Insurance Fund), is going to award PQCs (Professional Qualification Certificates) to 52 employees of the Pullman and the ibis Styles Roissy Charles de Gaulle, establishments that have recently opened within the Paris – Charles de Gaulle hub.
To facilitate the integration and upskilling of new employees, the AccorHotels Academy has, in collaboration with the hotels' HR Managers, developed and held training sessions leading to three PQCs recognized by the hospitality industry: Housekeeping PQC, Restaurant waiter/waitress PQC and Receptionist PQC. In addition to expertise specific to their occupations, the teams received training specific to their respective brands and to AccorHotels' corporate culture. Over the course of a year, employees alternated between attending theory lessons in class or online, and putting them to practical use in the field, each employee being monitored by a referring tutor.
The presentation of certificates will take place on September 16 at 4pm in the Pullman Paris Roissy CDG Airport, attended by the CEO of HotelInvest France, the Talent and Culture Department (HR Division) France and the CEO of Fafih.
The PQC is a certificate of qualification within a specific occupation in a professional industry. Created by this industry's Joint National Employment Commission (French Commission Paritaire Nationale de l'Emploi or CPNE), it refers to a description of activities and capabilities. In relation to professionals, it holds an equivalent value to that of a National Education Diploma.
The 18 campuses of the AccorHotels Academy around the world are governed by three major missions: developing employees to ensure customers receive service levels of faultless quality, supporting the Group's development through occupational skills training and spreading the Group's values and culture throughout the company.
From September 19 to 30, the Hôtel Scribe Paris - the birthplace of cinema - managed by Sofitel and its Chef Sébastien Crison, have invited Christian Lherm, the Executive Chef of the Michelin starred restaurant les Trois Dômes, to introduce the gastronomy offered by the City of Light.
These two experts will work hand in hand to produce a limited edition menu drawing on the repertoire and influences of each. The Lyon-based Chef will showcase the culinary wealth of his region by adding to the menu delicacies such as Pike Quenelles à la Lyonnaise, Sauce Nantua (a béchamel sauce with crayfish butter) and Supreme of Chicken stuffed with crayfish.
With two pairs of hands, the Chefs will showcase their expertise, from Le Lumière restaurant's breakfast buffet through the room service menu and L'Obscur Bar. This event is part of "Gourmet Stops", a Sofitel hotels initiative in France aimed at promoting one region's gastronomy within a hotel in another region.
Between September 5 and 30, the Pullman Paris Centre-Bercy hotel is extending summer with a unique open air bowling concept: Strike Beach. A bowling alley, reinterpreted in a new setting on a temporary terrace with sun loungers, table soccer, a photo booth and a food truck. The chance to challenge your friends to an evening's fun after work or to spice up your team building while taking advantage of the last few rays of sunshine! To take part, all you need to do is go to reception to register as a team. At the end of the event, the four teams with the highest scores will go head to head on the final evening on Thursday September 29 to win overnight stays at the Pullman Paris Centre-Bercy!
opens its doors on heritage days.
For 60 years, the Molitor has been the most popular swimming pool in the French capital. Its two huge pools, its galas and its avant-garde ambience were the stuff of dreams for all of Paris. Shut down in 1989 and classified as a Historical Monument, this location, with the support of gallery owner Magda Danysz, was until 2012 home to street artists, thereby making the space the biggest urban art location in the city with the empty pools becoming the preferred target of graffiti artists.
The marks left by these artists mean that all the trends and techniques which mark this movement can be immediately appreciated. During the hotel renovation project, it was important for the architects to preserve this link between art and living space. Molitor has thus invited a large number of artists to redesign the walls of the winter pool cubicles, which the public will be able to come and see between 12pm and 6pm on Sunday September 18, 2016 during the European Heritage Days.
On this occasion, visitors can enjoy a guided tour and attend a live performance by four renowned street art artists: Katre, Vinie Graffiti, Hopare and Jace. Not to be missed!
The new design of the hotel - understated, elegant and extremely contemporary - recalls the architectural and cultural heritage of Toulouse. The hotel terrace now offers a relaxation space around a swimming pool. The 148 rooms have also been redecorated and refurbished to offer visitors the highest levels of comfort.
Located in the very heart of Toulouse, the "pink city", just yards from the symbolic Place du Capitole, the architect designers Joseph Grappin and Roberta Molteni have completely redesigned the look of the hotel to anchor it in a living space that is conducive to warmth and leisure travel. Among the new features, a spectacular staircase structured around the reception and the entrance to the hotel directly leads into a cocktail bar, the Mahogany Club, which is open to everyone and offers an impressive menu created and designed by a mixologist!
Following extensive renovation work, the Mercure Toulouse Centre Saint Georges Hotel is unveiling its new spaces, combining modernity, comfort and aesthetics, to the widest audience.
Six new locations in Poland for ibis brands!
The ibis brands are continuing their expansion in Poland, adding two new ibis and four new ibis Styles to their 25 existing hotels.
Located just a few steps from Warsaw's main train station, the ibis Wroclaw Centrum (112 rooms) is an ideal starting point for exploring the city, Poland's jewel in the crown, and the historic center in particular. At the heart of the small, calm and relaxing village of Suchy Las, the ibis Poznań Pólnoc (77 rooms) allows adventurers to discover the surrounding area during long and breathtaking hikes!
The ibis Styles Bialystok (129 rooms) boasts a sauna, a gym and the chance to escape into nature, surrounded by trees and birds, while remaining close to cultural attractions like the Branicki Palace and the Podlaska Opera. Continuing this same spirit of harmony and tranquility, the ibis Styles SiedIce (101 rooms including four apartments equipped with a kitchenette) offers a design based on nature, with plants of all kinds and colorful flowers. The ibis Styles Gniezno (70 rooms) invites guests to take a journey through time, through medieval times and the history of the country. Located a few steps from the historical market square, the cathedral and the museum of the origins of Poland (Muzeum Poczatkow Panstwa Polskiego), the hotel is part of a unique complex situated in the old town. Lastly, the decor of the ibis Styles Nowy Sącz (57 rooms) offers the chance to immerse yourself in the heart of a town that has been home to many Polish scientists, with an ambience that is reminiscent of the alchemist Sendivogius and the history of Nowy Sącz.


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Based in Detroit, MI and Nashville, TN, Christina Kateri travels throughout the Midwest and beyond with band sizes from a duo to a 12-piece. With a healthy repertoire across every genre, Christina is thrilled to use her passion and experience t...
Variety Band from Detroit, MI (141 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
The Pulse is a power-packed, fun-filled, variety dance band that delivers the BEST in entertainment. With 20 plus years of individual experience and over a hundred years experience combined, the diverse influences of each member combine to create the...
56DAZE
Variety Band from Toledo, OH (137 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
Dancing, Singing, and "I'm Gonna' Feel That Tomorrow" kind of FUN! WHAT A PARTY! ** 2020 BRIDE's CHOICE AWARD from WEDDING WIRE ** The KNOT's Best of Weddings HALL OF FAME Inductee ** Since 2005, 56DAZE has been the PERFECT entertainment for ma...
Weekend ComeBack
Variety Band from Royal Oak, MI (129 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
**VOTED BEST WEDDING BAND 2016 BY WDIV 4THEBEST, BEST OF GIGMASTERS 2016-17, WEDDING WIRE COUPLES CHOICE AWARD 2019** Weekend ComeBack is a high-energy variety band, performing a variety of covers from the 60's through today hits. Regardless of...
Variety Band from Taylor, MI (130 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
Trilogy is a multi-talented group who's members play many different instruments covering: Oldies, Motown, Rock, Country, Classic Rock, Big Band, Swing, Disco, Jazz Standards, Pop, Top40, Easy Listening even Classical Music (for your ceremony). Our mu...
Variety Band from Buffalo Grove, IL (129 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
Hall of Fame winner with The Knot, you won't be disappointed with Amy Yassinger and Yazz Jazz Entertainment. Amy and her team have won "BEST OF WEDDINGS" with The Knot for over 4 years in a row. They know how to pack a dance floor and keep the even...
The Friends Band
Variety Band from Chicago, IL (124 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
We, the Friends Band are the friendliest band in town! Also, we are the friendliest band out of town, too because we travel! :) Even though we are based out of Chicago, Illinois, and we perform locally, regionally, nationally, and international...
Mike Dangeroux Orchestra
Rock Band from Chicago, IL (125 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
Over 320 + bookings ! 12 Time Winner of Gigmaster's Top Rock Band Award, performing 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's and the MOST CURRENT ROCK and TOP-40 HITS ,The Mike Dangeroux Band will ROCK YOUR WEDDING,EVENT & PARTY! Comprised of some of the most ex...
ABC Band Chicago
Dance Band from Chicago, IL (127 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
#1 LIVE DANCE BAND IN SOLAR SYSTEM !!! (Light year weddings 2019!)... Well... who cares... just check our LIVE samples, see if you like it and give us a call! Our repertoire - top 40 plus the best hits of all times! Thanks for visiting t...
Mike Knauf Music
Jazz Band from Chicago, IL (124 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
Are you looking for a jazz duo, trio, quartet or small jazz group? Do you need German or Irish musical entertainment for your event or club? We have our Die Musikmeisters German Band or Nippersink Rogues Irish Band. How about lively Dixieland jazz...
Mariachi Guerreros De Mexico
Mariachi Band from Chicago, IL (124 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
Mariachi Guerreros de México®: ¡La expresión del auténtico patrimonio musical de México, vive a través de la voz de México® Guerreros de Mexico® adopta el romanticismo de la tierra, la gente y la belleza del corazón de México. Guerreros de Mexico,...
Sinjon Smith
Pop Band from Clawson, MI (129 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
Look no further... You have found the best cover band in the region! Sinjon Smith has been awarded "Best Of" from Gigmasters for the last 5 years because of our excellent client satisfaction rating, (100% 5 Star Feedback) We offer a great variety...
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Film kultowy – film, który odcisnął się w świadomości społeczeństwa/grupy/pokolenia, będący jednocześnie ich symbolem. Trafiający w czuły punkt odbiorców, który często jest odzwierciedleniem oczekiwań, wierzeń czy nastrojów danego pokolenia. Film taki nierzadko operuje wieloznacznymi symbolami w tym też, acz niekoniecznie, religijnymi.

Pojęcie film kultowy, wykreowane przez kulturę masową w latach 60. jako subiektywna ocena odbiorców, jest z założenia nieostre i trudne do jasnego sklasyfikowania. Nie ma jednej obiektywnej lub słownikowej definicji filmu czy kina kultowego. Nie ma sztywnych reguł, pod które podporządkujemy film, który ma zwać się kultowym. Zależnie od przyjętych kryteriów i rodzaju grupy odbiorców można stwierdzić, że istnieje szereg indywidualnych definicji kultowości filmu. Są filmy, które mimo upływu lat mają dużą grupę odbiorców pozostających pod ich wpływem; dla ludzi związanych z karate i wschodnimi sztukami walki Wejście smoka pozostaje takim filmem.

Organizatorzy Festiwalu Filmów Kultowych w Katowicach na swojej stronie internetowej podają wyjaśnienie. czym jest dla nich taki film:
 film przenoszący pewne wartości i wzory zachowań (a także czasami swój język) na społeczeństwo (np. Gwiezdne wojny, Rejs, Seksmisja, Hydrozagadka itd.),
 film programowo kultowy (np. Buena Vista Social Club, Mulholland Drive, Truposz, Podziemny krąg itp.),
 każdy następny film kultowego reżysera lub aktora (David Lynch, Jim Jarmusch),
 film, który stał się popularny, zanim wszedł na ekrany kin (np. Matrix, Mroczny rycerz).

Zobacz też
 Festiwal Filmów Kultowych

Linki zewnętrzne

Teoria filmu
Kultura masowa


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Ральф Френсіс Алнвік Грей, барон Грей Нонтон (, 15 квітня 1910, Велінгтон, домініон Нова Зеландія — 17 жовтня 1999) — британський державний і колоніальний діяч, губернатор Північної Ірландії (1968–1973).

Біографія
Почав свою кар'єру як юрист і адвокат, 1936 року поступив на державну службу. 1956 року королевою Єлизаветою Другою був зведений в лицарське звання.
 1957–1959 рр. — заступник генерал-губернатора Нігерії
 1959–1964 рр. — губернатор Британської Гвіани
 1964–1968 рр. — губернатор Багамських островів
 1968 р. — удостоєний звання пера і введений в палату лордів
 1968–1973 рр. — губернатор Північної Ірландії
 1973–1979 рр. — заступник голови Корпорації по розвитку Співдружності Націй (Commonwealth Development Corporation)
 1983–1989 рр. — президент Британо-нігерійської асоціації
  1984–1994 рр. — канцлер Університету

Література

Примітки

Джерела
 http://www.rulers.org/indexg4.html#grey

Персоналії за алфавітом
Політики Північної Ірландії
Народились 15 квітня
Народились 1910
Померли 17 жовтня
Померли 1999
Політики Великої Британії
Політики Багамських Островів
Політики Гаяни
Політики Нігерії


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15 Super Fun Trampoline Games for Kids
Looking for games to play on the trampoline? Try one of these fun outdoor trampoline games for kids like the classic crack the egg game or a fun trampoline ball game.
When you have a sensory seeking kid who likes to jump all the time, like I do, then investing in a trampoline is certainly a great idea.
Both of my kids love the trampoline and spend hours on it year round. We jump when there's snow. We jump when there's rain. We jump when it's sunny. It doesn't matter what the weather is when it comes to having fun on the trampoline.
Here are 15 super fun trampoline game ideas to try with your kids.
But First...A Disclaimer for These Outdoor Trampoline Games
Use common sense and adult supervision when playing these trampoline games. I am not responsible for any injuries that result from playing the games listed below. Use these games at your own discretion.
Ideally, you want to use a trampoline with a net, but if you are still rocking an old school trampoline like we are, then you can try this trampoline safety hack to help make your trampoline a wee bit safer.
Fun Trampolining Games
What games are fun on the trampoline? Well, I'm glad you asked because here's some of our favorite games to play on the trampoline. Many of these games I played as a kid myself!
1. Crack the Egg Game (aka Pop the Popcorn)
One person sits in the middle of the trampoline, pulls their legs tight to their body, and holds their legs with their arms, pretending to be an egg. Everyone else jumps to try and get the egg to crack (i.e., they let go of their legs).
2. Slithering Snake
This game needs at least three people and a skipping rope. Two people hold onto one end of the jump rope and wiggle it along the middle of the trampoline so it looks like a slithering snake. The other person tries to jump over the jump rope snake. If they touch it, then they lose!
For a fun variant, move the jump rope up and down, instead of side to side, to create waves or flames for the person to jump over.
3. Poison: An Easy Trampoline Ball Game
You'll need as many balls as you can find for this activity. Add them to the trampoline and start jumping. Here's the catch though...the balls are poison and you have to try and avoid them. When a ball touches you, you're out. The last person standing wins!
4. Four Corners
I remember playing this game a lot as a kid. I also remember it being the game where I got a black eye in grade four...ah, memories!
This game works well if you happen to have a rectangular trampoline, but since most people have round or oval trampolines, you might need some chalk for this game. Divide the trampoline into four zones by drawing chalk lines for each zone on the trampoline.
The person designated as "it" stands in the middle of the trampoline with their eyes closed and counts to 10. All the other players walk or jump around, picking one corner to stand in. When the person who is it says the number 10, everyone freezes and stops moving. With their eyes still closed, the person who is it will point to a corner. Whoever is standing in that corner is out of the game.
5. Horse Style Trampoline Game
If you are familiar with the basketball game horse, then this game is tons of fun to play. One person performs a trick (e.g., a butt stomp, a spin jump, etc.). Then the other players try to copycat and perform the trick themselves. If they can't do the trick, they get an H, then on subsequent turns, O-R-S-E. If you spell HORSE, then you're out of the game.
6. Telephone Style Trampoline Game
Everyone sits at the edge of the trampoline. One person performs a trick and then sits back down. The next person does the same trick and then adds a trick of their own. Then the next player performs the previous two tricks and adds another. Keep repeating this sequence until someone messes up the sequence of tricks. Whoever messes up the sequence is out of the game. Continue playing until there is only one player standing.
7. Bum Wars
This game starts with everyone bouncing on the trampoline until someone chants, "1, 2, 3, 4, I declare a bum war!" All players immediately do a butt bounce and try to land on their feet afterwards. However, you can only jump on your feet once. If you double jump, then you're out!
8. One, Two, Three, Sit!
For this game, everyone stands in a circle on the trampoline. One person says, "1, 2, 3, 4, sit!" When the person says sit, everyone sits down on the trampoline at the same time.
9. Pool Noodle Trampoline Games
Grab some pool noodles and try a few of these ideas:
Have a jumping pool noodle sword fight
Play the poison game mentioned above with pool noodles instead of balls
Play the slithering snake game using a pool noodle (instead of a skipping rope) that a person wiggles back and forth
10. Hot Potato
You'll need one soft ball for this game. A water balloon also works! A player is designated as "it" and stands on the ground while everyone else stays on the trampoline. The person who is it throws the ball at the players on the trampoline. The people on the trampoline have to try and catch the ball. If a person drops the ball, gets hit by it, or stops jumping, they are out. Keep playing until there is only one player standing.
Even More Fun Trampoline Activities for Kids
Here are some of our other favorite ways to play on the trampoline, but aren't necessarily a "trampoline game" per se.
1. Sprinkler Jumping
Sprinkler jumping is a great way to cool off on a hot summer day. Simply, grab your swimsuit, put a sprinkler on underneath the trampoline, and start jumping. Please note that the trampoline gets extremely slippery when wet so please be careful with this activity.
2. Chalk Drawing
My kids love to draw on the trampoline using chalk. It washes off easily with some water or during a rain shower. You can even draw games on the trampoline using the chalk like we did for this trampoline time telling game for kids.
3. Trampoline Basketball
This activity is a pretty much a daily occurrence for my kids. We pull their adjustable plastic basketball hoop right to the edge of the trampoline and let them jump and slam dunk to their heart's content.
4. Jumping with Water Balloons
My kids absolutely love to do jumping with water balloons. Blow up some water balloons, put them on the trampoline, and start jumping. Watch the balloons pop and explode as they bounce. Again, the trampoline will get super wet so please be careful with this activity.
5. Snow Jumping
Trampolines aren't just for summer you know...head outside in the winter after a fresh snowfall to try some snow jumping. It's a lot of fun! Please note it does get slippery on the trampoline when there's snow so again, use your discretion.
Other Resources You'll Love
30 Fun & Inexpensive Things to Do This Summer with Kids
DIY Outdoor Music Station
Loose Parts Play in the Backyard
Category: Gross Motor, Outdoor Play


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Q: How to disable the automatic middle-click mouse events in X (Xlib)? I am currently implementing a program in X11 using C. I got the program to handle right- and left-click events, however middle-clicking poses a problem. It seems my window manager (Gnome on Ubuntu 9.10) thinks it's better if, instead of having a single middle-click, I should have a series of other clicks instead. I assume it's got something to do with the middle-click being used for copying-pasting. I really don't want this, though, as I'm making a full-screen application with OpenGL, and such things aren't appropriate. Is there any way to have the middle mouse button just working like any other button?
My current code goes something like this:
switch(currentXEvent.type) {
    case ButtonPress:
        switch(currentXEvent.xbutton.button) {
            case 1:
                leftMouseButton(currentXEvent.xbutton.x, currentXEvent.xbutton.y);
                break;
            case 2:
                middleMouseButton(currentXEvent.xbutton.x, currentXEvent.xbutton.y);
                break;
        }
}

My difficulty is that it behaves like leftMouseButton() has been pressed. Any ideas?

A: To do this, you have to grab controls from the server. Then the window manager is left out of the processing chain. The most comfortable way is to use libSDL. It creates the appropriate context for a fullscreen OpenGL application and is easier to handle than Xlib+GLX.


1.1 This test method covers the analysis of total fluorine in coal and coke.
1.2 This analysis was successfully tested on coals containing 37% ash or less (see AS 1038.10.4 and Conrad).
1.3 The values stated in SI units shall be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 All accountability and quality control aspects of Guide D 4621 apply to this test method.
1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining the bulk density of coal using instrumentation that measures the relative backscatter of nuclear gamma radiation throughout the depth of the stockpile under test.
1.2 This procedure is applicable to all ranks of coal.
1.1 These test methods pertain to the determination of antimony, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, molybdenum,nickel, vanadium, and zinc is in coal and coke. These test methods can also be used for the analysis of residues from coal combustion processes.
The objective of this practice is to provide guidelines for the preparation of samples for interlaboratory studies to evaluate new test methods or for quality control purposes.
1.1 This practice covers the reduction and division of gross or divided samples up to and including the individual portions for laboratory analysis.


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Russian athlete denies podium kiss was meant to back gay rights
ALISSA DE CARBONNEL • Reuters
Aug 20, 2013 • Last Updated August 20, 2013 • 2 minute read
Photo by AFP
A Russian athlete denied on Tuesday that she had intended to show her disapproval of her country's "anti-gay propaganda" law when she kissed a teammate on the lips on the winners' podium at the world championships in Moscow.
Kseniya Ryzhova said she was insulted that the Russian 4x400m relay team's victory celebrations on Saturday had been overshadowed by speculation in the Western media that the kiss with Yulia Gushchina had been intended as a protest.
"There was no hidden political motive," she said of the kiss, shown by television channels around the world.
"Instead of congratulating the athletes, they (the press) decided to insult not only Yulia but the whole (Russian) athletics federation. First of all, both Yulia and I are married," she said to applause form Russian journalists.
It is not uncommon for close women friends to kiss on the lips in Russia.
The law against spreading "gay propaganda" among minors is part of the conservative course Vladimir Putin has charted in his third term as president, following protests against his 13-year rule of Russia.
It has been widely condemned abroad, but opinion polls show a vast majority of Russians support it.
Despite calls from gay rights groups for a boycott of Russia's hosting of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, some Russian athletes have defended the law.
World champion pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva suggested in a statement to the media, which she later distanced herself from, that there were no homosexuals in "normal" Russia.
She also said two Swedish competitors who painted their fingernails with rainbow colours in support of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) rights had been disrespectful to her homeland.
Ryzhova said she and the other three members of the Russian relay team had been overjoyed by their success in narrowly defeating the U.S. team on Saturday.
"For eight years we have not won a gold medal. You can't even imagine what it was like ... when we understood that we'd won," she said.
"It was a wave of unbelievable feelings and if somehow, completely by chance, while we were congratulating each other, our lips touched ... whoever fantasises about that is sick."
Gushchina and Ryzhova declined to comment on the law, saying they had been too busy preparing for the world championships to think much about it.
"I have not heard or read (about it) because of the world championships," Gushchina told journalists.
Putin critics say the law is one of a string of repressive measures introduced by the former KGB spy in the first year of his third presidential term to clamp down on dissent.
The president denies cracking down on opponents, and has said Russia needs order and discipline. But the criticism has overshadowed preparations for the Sochi Olympics -- a top priority for Putin who wants it to show Russia as a modern state with top-notch infrastructure.