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Chess Masters: The Endgame | Short description | Chess Masters: The Endgame is a British television competition programme that first aired on BBC Two on 10 March 2025. The shows is a spiritual successor to former BBC Two series The Master Game. |
Chess Masters: The Endgame | Format | Format
The 12 contestants are split across two heats. The heats consist of the first size episodes of the eight episode run, three for each side of the draw. The players compete in a series of rapid chess matches, puzzles, memory tests and alternative chess formats (e.g. Fischer Random) throughout the heats. Each episode consists of two challenges and an Eliminator. In the heats, winning any challenge grants contestants a guaranteed pass to the next episode. The two contestants who fail to win a challenge compete in an Eliminator to decide who progresses to the next episode and who is ultimately eliminated from the show.
In the penultimate episode, the six surviving players return to compete against one another, before four progress to the final. For this episode, the last place contestant in the second challenge is also eliminated from the show. In the final episode, two players are eliminated through challenges leading to a final match between the two remaining players. The winner of this match is the winner of the series. |
Chess Masters: The Endgame | Series overview | Series overview
Series Episodes Premiere FinaleWinner 1 8 10 March 2025 28 April 2025 Thalia Holmes |
Chess Masters: The Endgame | Series 1 (2025) | Series 1 (2025)
The first series of Chess Masters: The Endgame began on 10 March 2025 on BBC Two, and concluded on 28 April 2025. The show was hosted by Sue Perkins, supported by experts David Howell and former Traitors contestant Anthony Mathurin. The first episode attracted almost 900,000 viewers. During the course of the series, the contestants completed challenges set by Howell, alongside playing against special guest Bodhana Sivanandan in the semi-final, and Howell himself in the final. Magnus Carlsen also made cameo appearances for memory challenges in episodes 3 and 6. Thalia Holmes won the first series, beating Richie Kelly in the final game.
Player Age Nickname Hometown Cai Brigden 34 The Unruly Knight London, England Caitlin Reid 25 The Smiling Assassin Glasgow, Scotland Claire Gorman 50 Killer Queen Neath, Wales Craig Robinson 33 The Python Spalding, England Deema Khunda 27 The Patient Predator Leamington Spa, England Kelechi 'Kel' Nkwonta 39 The Action Man Bolton, England Tallulah 'Lula' Roberts 26 The Chess Princess Paris, France Navi Dhinsa 46 The Unrelenting Warrior Kent, England Nessie 27 Black Panther London, England Nick Templar 56 The Swashbuckler London, England Richie Kelly 63 The Strategist Liverpool, England Thalia Holmes 20 The Tactician Chester, England |
Chess Masters: The Endgame | References | References |
Chess Masters: The Endgame | External links | External links
Category:2025 British television series debuts
Category:2020s British game shows
Category:BBC high definition shows
Category:BBC television game shows
Category:British English-language television shows |
Chess Masters: The Endgame | Table of Content | Short description, Format, Series overview, Series 1 (2025), References, External links |
File:Viktor Gutić.jpg | Summary | Summary |
File:Viktor Gutić.jpg | Licensing | Licensing |
File:Viktor Gutić.jpg | Table of Content | Summary, Licensing |
Draft:VSDL Technologies Inc | AfC submission | VSDL Technologies Inc., founded in 2024 and headquartered in Texas, is a forward-thinking software development and IT consulting company dedicated to delivering innovative digital solutions that drive business transformation. Specializing in custom software development, enterprise systems, and cloud-native applications, VSDL provides end-to-end technology services from strategy and design to development, integration, testing, and ongoing support. The company leverages a wide range of modern technologies such as Java, .NET, Python, Node.js, React, and Flutter to build scalable and secure solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients. VSDL has particular expertise in implementing and customizing ERP and CRM platforms including Oracle Fusion Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics, and Salesforce, helping businesses optimize operations and improve customer engagement. In the cloud domain, VSDL offers robust services across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud, delivering DevOps automation, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration with tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Complementing these capabilities, the firm empowers data-driven decision-making through analytics and business intelligence solutions using platforms like Power BI, Tableau, and Databricks. With a commitment to agile delivery, technical excellence, and client success, VSDL Technologies has quickly established itself as a reliable partner for enterprises and startups seeking transformative software solutions since its inception in 2024. |
Draft:VSDL Technologies Inc | References | References |
Draft:VSDL Technologies Inc | Table of Content | AfC submission, References |
EasyMarket | Lowercase title | easyMarkets (previously known as Easy Forex until 2016) is a multi-licensed broker headquartered in Cyprus, offering foreign exchange (FX) and contracts for difference (CFDs) across a variety of platforms. Founded in 2001, the company holds licenses from regulators in Cyprus, Australia, Seychelles, South Africa, and the British Virgin Islands, and claims to operate in more than 150 countries.
The broker invests heavily in marketing, notably sponsoring Real Madrid C.F. and other sports teams. However, easyMarkets is also widely recognized for actively taking positions against its clients, which has resulted in multiple lawsuits in Israel alleging deceptive practices. |
EasyMarket | History | History
According to its official statements, easyMarkets was founded in 2001, although publicly available information about its founders and key personnel remains limited. One figure who has been mentioned in company-related contexts is Gadi Hadar, referred to as the founder of Easy Forex Australia. In 2003, the company obtained a license from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and began operations in Australia. Two years later, it introduced the "freeze rate" tool, allowing users to temporarily lock in a specific market rate.
In 2007, the broker obtained a license from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). In 2010, it withdrew from the U.S. market as a Forex Clearing Dealer but remained licensed as a forex firm and FCM. The reason behind its gradual exit was growing regulatory pressure, including higher net capital requirements introduced by the National Futures Association (NFA). By 2013, easyMarkets had fully exited the U.S. market, surrendering all relevant licenses and giving clients only one month to close their accounts. In January 2016, the company rebranded from Easy Forex to easyMarkets.
Further regulatory developments include a withdrawal from Poland in 2018, following changes in leverage rules (from 1:100 to 1:25), and the acquisition of a license from the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA) in 2020. In 2021, easyMarkets introduced a μBTC trading account but also made significant staff reductions, reportedly in response to a downturn in performance. Later that year, it added U.S. and European stocks to MetaTrader 4 and integrated the TradingView platform. In 2022, easyMarkets obtained licensing in the British Virgin Islands and expanded into variable spread trading on the MT5 platform, including broader cryptocurrency and stock offerings. In August 2024, easyMarkets obtained a Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) license in South Africa. |
EasyMarket | Operations | Operations
easyMarkets is owned by Cyprus-incorporated Blue Capital Markets Ltd. The brokerage holds multiple licenses, including those from CySEC, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Seychelles FSA, the FSCA in South Africa, and the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in the British Virgin Islands. It operates in more than 150 countries, offering retail forex and CFDs across various trading platforms. As of 2025, the company provided access to approximately 275 tradable instruments.
Details regarding easyMarkets’ ownership and management remain unclear, as minimal information is publicly disclosed about its founders or senior executives. |
EasyMarket | Marketing | Marketing
easyMarkets devotes significant attention to brand-building through sponsorships, promotions, and recognition from industry awards. It has partnered with sports teams, such as the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in Australia's National Rugby League, and embarked on a sponsorship collaboration with Real Madrid C.F. in 2020, that was extended in 2024. By February 2024, easyMarkets claimed to have received a total of 51 awards, which it frequently references in its promotional materials. |
EasyMarket | Controversy | Controversy |
EasyMarket | Employee arrest | Employee arrest
In September 2016, easyMarkets' fraud and security manager Craig Jenkins was detained in Limassol after the firm accused him of involvement in a bomb threat. He was released four days later without charge and stated that the company refused to issue an apology. |
EasyMarket | Israel lawsuits | Israel lawsuits
Since the 2000s, easyMarkets (formerly Easy Forex) has been the subject of multiple lawsuits in Israel. A former employee confirmed that more than 90% of clients lose money and that the firm's staff receive bonuses tied to client losses. He also alleged that company executives boasted about providing misleading investment advice and manipulating trading quotes. The same employee claimed that workers were fined for allowing clients to profit.
In 2009, Dr. Dan Haronian filed suit against Easy Forex, claiming the company profited directly from his losses. The case was settled out of court in December 2009, with the broker reportedly paying $500,000 to avoid adverse publicity.
In January 2010, Benjamin Tiktuk and Arie Levy Dash pursued legal action in Haifa Magistrates Court, seeking 2 million shekels. They stated they had not been made aware that Easy Forex served as the counterparty in their transactions. |
EasyMarket | Israel class action | Israel class action
In August 2010, a class action lawsuit was filed alleging easyMarkets engaged in fraudulent behavior and provided unlicensed investment advice, resulting in significant client losses—from hundreds of thousands to millions of shekels. The preliminary findings indicated that the company may have profited directly from those losses. The suit was valued at approximately 500 million NIS ($137 million). while Easy Forex directly profited from their losses. |
EasyMarket | Brand name lawsuit | Brand name lawsuit
In 2024, EasyJet (as EasyGroup Ltd and EasyGroup IP Ireland Ltd) initiated legal action against Easy Forex Trading Limited and its parent company, Blue Capital Markets Ltd, for infringing upon the "Easy" trademark. The Irish High Court declined to hear the case due to jurisdiction issues, as Easy Forex is incorporated in Cyprus. |
EasyMarket | References | References
Category:Online brokerages
Category:Brokerage firms |
EasyMarket | Table of Content | Lowercase title, History, Operations, Marketing, Controversy, Employee arrest, Israel lawsuits, Israel class action, Brand name lawsuit, References |
Draft:Kris Eiamsakulrat | AFC submission |
Kris Eiamsakulrat is a Thai entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of multiple business ventures across private equity, entertainment, media, and real estate. He is the founder of Friday Industries, a diversified entertainment company, and the co-founder of Ally Global Management, a private equity firm. He has also co-founded N8, an independent movie studio, and EST N8, a joint venture with Jaeson Ma’s EST Media Holdings. |
Draft:Kris Eiamsakulrat | Education | Education
Kris Eiamsakulrat earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management Systems from Columbia University. He later pursued a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from New York University. |
Draft:Kris Eiamsakulrat | Career | Career |
Draft:Kris Eiamsakulrat | Ally Global Management | Ally Global Management
Eiamsakulrat co-founded Ally Global Management in 2019 and serves as the firm's Managing Partner. He is a member of the firm's Board of Directors and sits on its Management and Investment Committees. Under his leadership, Ally Global Management launched Thailand’s first real estate private equity fund and the country's largest independent Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). The firm has also expanded its investment portfolio to include sports, media, and entertainment assets.
Through Ally Global Management, Eiamsakulrat played a key role in establishing the firm’s flagship vehicle, ALLY USA Real Estate, one of the first Asia-domiciled GP funds investing in opportunistic U.S. real estate. In 2022, he spearheaded the firm’s tactical growth strategies in media, entertainment, and global strategic capital. |
Draft:Kris Eiamsakulrat | Friday Industries | Friday Industries
Eiamsakulrat is the founder of Friday Industries, a company focused on experiential, intellectual property (IP)-led businesses. The company follows a roll-up strategy, acquiring businesses across entertainment, hospitality, lifestyle, and event-driven sectors. The firm integrates these businesses to create a synergistic network of brands prioritizing unique, high-impact experiences.
Friday Industries oversees film studios such as EST and N8, which have produced films including Home for Rent, Ferrari, Chabak, and Perewangan. The company also has interests in alternative finance and has made strategic investments in entertainment and gaming brands like 88rising and Ampverse. |
Draft:Kris Eiamsakulrat | Recognition | Recognition
Eiamsakulrat has been recognized for his contributions to investment and entrepreneurship. As an Oscar-shortlisted producer, he has expanded his influence in the global entertainment industry. His ventures have been covered in international business and financial publications, highlighting his strategic investments in real estate, entertainment, and media sectors. |
Draft:Kris Eiamsakulrat | References | References |
Draft:Kris Eiamsakulrat | Table of Content | AFC submission, Education, Career, Ally Global Management, Friday Industries, Recognition, References |
Draft:Thomas Gale Moore | Short description | Thomas Gale Moore (November 6, 1930 – August 23, 2024) was an American economist known for his work on international trade, deregulation, and environmental policy. He served as a member of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Ronald Reagan from 1985 to 1989 and was a long-time senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. |
Draft:Thomas Gale Moore | Early life and education | Early life and education
Moore was born in Washington, D.C., on November 6, 1930. He briefly attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before enlisting in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War (1951–1955). He later earned a B.A. in economics from George Washington University in 1957 and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago by 1961. His dissertation, Legal Barriers to Entry, reflected his early interest in regulation. |
Draft:Thomas Gale Moore | Academic career | Academic career
Moore began teaching economics at the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) in 1961. He later joined Michigan State University, becoming a full professor. He held visiting appointments at Stanford University, UCLA, and University College London. Moore joined the Hoover Institution in 1974 and remained affiliated there for the rest of his career. |
Draft:Thomas Gale Moore | Government service | Government service
Moore served on the Council of Economic Advisers twice—first as a senior staff economist (1968–1970), and later as a full member (1985–1989). He advised on trade, taxation, regulation, agriculture, transportation, environment, and health. He also chaired the President’s National Critical Materials Council and served on the President’s National Commission on Superconductivity. |
Draft:Thomas Gale Moore | Policy contributions | Policy contributions |
Draft:Thomas Gale Moore | Transportation deregulation | Transportation deregulation
Moore advocated deregulation in the trucking and railroad industries. His 1972 study Freight Transportation Regulation highlighted inefficiencies under Interstate Commerce Commission rules. His work helped lay the intellectual groundwork for the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 and the Staggers Rail Act of 1980. |
Draft:Thomas Gale Moore | Environmental economics | Environmental economics
Moore was a critic of mainstream climate policy. His works Climate of Fear (1998), Global Warming: A Boon to Humans and Other Animals (1995), and In Sickness or in Health: The Kyoto Protocol versus Global Warming (2000) argued that global warming's dangers were overstated. |
Draft:Thomas Gale Moore | Other research areas | Other research areas
Moore wrote on privatization in post-Soviet economies, evolutionary psychology, and foreign policy economics. |
Draft:Thomas Gale Moore | Selected publications | Selected publications
The Economics of the American Theatre (1968)
Freight Transportation Deregulation (co-editor, 1972)
Climate of Fear: Why We Shouldn't Worry about Global Warming (1998)
Global Warming: A Boon to Humans and Other Animals (1995)
In Sickness or in Health: The Kyoto Protocol versus Global Warming (2000)
The Essence of Stigler (co-editor, 1986)
Central Planning USA-Style: The Case Against CAFE Standards (1991)
Privatization Now or Else (1991) |
Draft:Thomas Gale Moore | Affiliations | Affiliations
Moore was affiliated with:
Hoover Institution (Senior Fellow)
Cato Institute (Adjunct Scholar)
Competitive Enterprise Institute, Independent Institute, Heritage Foundation, Reason Foundation, and National Center for Policy Analysis |
Draft:Thomas Gale Moore | Personal life | Personal life
Moore married Cassandra Chrones in 1958. They had two children and resided in Palo Alto, California. |
Draft:Thomas Gale Moore | Death and legacy | Death and legacy
Moore died on August 23, 2024. His work in deregulation, climate skepticism, and economic policy has continued to influence debates on public policy. |
Draft:Thomas Gale Moore | References | References |
Draft:Thomas Gale Moore | Table of Content | Short description, Early life and education, Academic career, Government service, Policy contributions, Transportation deregulation, Environmental economics, Other research areas, Selected publications, Affiliations, Personal life, Death and legacy, References |
Corruption in the Federated States of Micronesia | Short description |
Corruption in Micronesia describes the prevention and occurrence of corruption in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The FSM has faced challenges in maintaining transparency and accountability in its political and administrative systems. These create opportunities for corruption and is further exacerbated by weak enforcement of anti-corruption measures, limited resources, and a lack of public awareness about corruption's impact on development.
According to the Global Corruption Barometer study by Transparency International, 80% of Micronesians perceive corruption in the government as a grave concern. Transparency International (2021). Global Corruption Barometer: Micronesia. TI. https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/micronesia Additionally, 58% of respondents disclosed that they had been offered bribes in exchange for their votes within the past five years, underscoring the prevalence of electoral malpractice and ethical challenges in governance. The findings in this study are reflected in several cases of corruption involving public officials. |
Corruption in the Federated States of Micronesia | Notable Corruption scandals | Notable Corruption scandals
In 2007, Jesse B. Marehalau, a former ambassador to the United States, was implicated in a passport fraud scheme. Cook, Ben (2010). Federated States of Micronesia and Palau. Other Places Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9822619-3-4. p. 22 It exploited a unique agreement between FSM and the United States, which allows Micronesian passport holders to live and work in the U.S. GMANews (2007). “Pinoy driver faces 13 cases in Micronesia for smuggling Pinoys to US”. GMANews. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/content/43456/pinoy-driver-faces-13-cases-in-micronesia-for-smuggling-pinoys-to-us/story/. This case highlighted the systemic vulnerabilities in FSM’s oversight mechanisms.
The subsequent year witnessed the removal of a senator from office following charges of embezzlement. The Micronesian constitution prohibits convicted felons from holding congressional seats. US Department of State (2009). 2008 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. US Department of State. https://2009-2017.state.gov/j/drl/rls/hrrpt/2008/eap/119048.htm Investigations revealed the senator's alleged diversion of public infrastructure funds for personal enrichment, including the acquisition of luxury goods and other unaccounted expenditures. The inquiries further uncovered the senator's exploitation of vulnerabilities within the financial reporting system, effectively obscuring the trail of misappropriated funds.
Corruption involving funds from the Compact of Free Association with the United States is also a source of concern. This agreement provides the FSM with U.S. economic and defense assistance in exchange for U.S. military bases in its territory. The Compact funds represent one-third of the FSM's national income. UNCHR (2008). Freedom in the World 2008 - Micronesia. UNCHR. https://www.refworld.org/reference/annualreport/freehou/2008/en/60615 Members of the Congress control the funding of infrastructure projects in their states and municipalities, which present opportunities for corruption and enrichment. This was demonstrated in the case of three powerful representatives, who faced investigations and subsequent criminal charges in the mid-2000s for corruption. They were convicted but later pardoned. Puas, Gonzaga (2021). The Federated States of Micronesia’s Engagement with the Outside World: Control, Self-Preservation and Continuity. ANU Press. ISBN 978-1-76046-465-3. p. 127 |
Corruption in the Federated States of Micronesia | Anti-corruption initiatives | Anti-corruption initiatives
Agencies tasked with addressing corruption include the Department of Justice, the National Police, including its Financial Intelligence Unit and the Transnational Crime Unit, and the National Public Auditor. UN (2015). Conference of the State Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption - Micronesia. UNCAC Coalition. https://uncaccoalition.org/files/Cycle1-Executive-Summary-Micronesia.pdf. There have been instances where the government attempted to hold corrupt officials accountable; however, these efforts often proved ineffective, as evidenced by the persistent impunity surrounding corruption cases.US Department of State. (2018). 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Federated States of Micronesia. US Department of State. https://uncaccoalition.org/files/Cycle1-Executive-Summary-Micronesia.pdf The absence of comprehensive transparency laws exacerbates the issue, enabling corrupt practices to become increasingly pervasive and largely unaddressed by the justice system. |
Corruption in the Federated States of Micronesia | References | References
Micronesia
Category:Crime in the Federated States of Micronesia
Category:Politics of the Federated States of Micronesia
Micronesia
Category:Law of the Federated States of Micronesia
Category:Economy of the Federated States of Micronesia
Category:Government of the Federated States of Micronesia
Category:Society of the Federated States of Micronesia |
Corruption in the Federated States of Micronesia | Table of Content | Short description, Notable Corruption scandals, Anti-corruption initiatives, References |
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Giuseppe Domenico Felli | short description | Giuseppe Domenico Felli (19 March 1839 – 5 December 1897) was an Italian sculptor, active mainly in his native Tuscany. |
Giuseppe Domenico Felli | Life and career | Life and career
Born in Casale di Pari in 1839, Felli was enrolled at the Institute of Fine Arts in Siena, where he studied under teachers such as Enea Becheroni, Luigi Mussini, Salvatore Gabrielli, Lorenzo Doveri, and Giovanni Bruni.Gigli Sanesi, Bonfiglioli (2019): 20–22. After working as an assistant in Tito Sarrocchi's studio, he volunteered in the Second Italian War of Independence and later moved to Florence, attending the Academy of Fine Arts and becoming a pupil of Giovanni Dupré.Gigli Sanesi, Bonfiglioli (2019): 24–25.
Felli distinguished himself as a funerary sculptor, creating important monuments and medallions, including the Genio della Morte in the cemetery of Misericordia in Siena.Sisi, Spalletti (1994): 402. He also participated in various competitions for designing the façade of Florence Cathedral, becoming part of the artistic debate and competing multiple times without being selected.Gigli Sanesi, Bonfiglioli (2019): 25–33. Additionally, he worked on decoration and sculpture projects for churches and cemeteries, such as for the church of the Propositura in Castel del Piano and the cemetery of Misericordia in Grosseto.Crispolti, Mazzanti, Quattrocchi (2006): 30–32.
After a brief stay in Rome, he settled in Florence, where he worked as a sculptor, painter, and ceramist, participating in exhibitions and contests. From 1874, he was a modeller at the National Museum of Anthropology in Florence, directed by Paolo Mantegazza, a position he held until his death. In this role, he contributed to the restoration of artifacts and the creation of mannequins and busts of indigenous populations.Gigli Sanesi, Bonfiglioli (2019): 37, 65–71. He was a member of the Society for the Promotion of Arts in Florence and participated in the founding of the Applied Arts School for Industry in Pesaro, although he later found the method too technical for his preferences.Gigli Sanesi, Bonfiglioli (2019): 55–56.
Felli died in December 1897 in Florence. He was buried in the Romito cemetery.Gigli Sanesi, Bonfiglioli (2019): 57–58. |
Giuseppe Domenico Felli | References | References |
Giuseppe Domenico Felli | Sources | Sources |
Giuseppe Domenico Felli | External links | External links
Category:19th-century Italian sculptors
Category:19th-century Italian male artists
Category:Sculptors from Tuscany
Category:1839 births
Category:1897 deaths |
Giuseppe Domenico Felli | Table of Content | short description, Life and career, References, Sources, External links |
Draft:Lakhmid-Ghassanid war (545–561) | AfC submission | Lakhmid-Ghassanid War was a long conflict extending about fifteen years after the agreement of 545, which put an end to the Second Persian War. It concluded with the victory of Ghassanides aided by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, and it terminated in the murder of the king of Lakhmid, al-Mundhir III ibn al-Nu'man. |
Draft:Lakhmid-Ghassanid war (545–561) | First Phase | First Phase
Soon after the 545 truce, Lakhmid king Mundir ritually sacrificed and captured a son of the Ghassanid ruler Arethas, an act of personal cruelty and intense inter-dynastic hostility. The victim was pasturing horses, a culturally important Ghassanid activity. This event, strangely adduced as proof of Arethas' fidelity to Byzantium, coincided with Procopius' general characterization of him as an incompetent and untrustworthy ally.
A subsequent battle, probably in 554, resulted in Arethas defeating and slaying Mundir. Although Procopius admits this, he minimizes its importance by noting that two of Mundir's sons escaped by the skin of their teeth. The differing roles of royal sons—Ghassanids in household cavalry service, Lakhmids in warfare—emphasize different martial traditions and dynastic succession practices. |
Draft:Lakhmid-Ghassanid war (545–561) | References | References |
Draft:Lakhmid-Ghassanid war (545–561) | Table of Content | AfC submission, First Phase, References |
Draft:Juho Toivonen | AFC submission |
Juho Toivonen (b. 1997) is an experimental musician from Pori, Finland. Toivonen has released recordings in countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and the Netherlands. He is based in Pori and actively collaborates internationally with musicians such as Loren Chasse and Mika Rättö. His artistic work often explores themes of naïvism, DIY aesthetics, and minimalism. In addition to his own musical output, Toivonen runs the record label Akti Records, which has released works by artists including Lau Nau, Acid Mothers Temple, Jackie-O Motherfucker, and Tetuzi Akiyama. He has also been involved in organizing experimental music festivals such as Reposfääri and Narraus in his hometown of Pori. |
Draft:Juho Toivonen | References | References
https://fi.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juho_Toivonen
https://www.satakunnankansa.fi/kulttuuri/art-2000010143859.html |
Draft:Juho Toivonen | Table of Content | AFC submission, References |
Scannata | short description | Scannata () is an informal term in the Italian language, derived from the verb scannare, which literally means "to slaughter" or "to butcher." Over time, the word scannata has evolved in colloquial Italian to describe a person, situation, or behavior that is wild, out of control, or intensely emotional. |
Scannata | Etymology | Etymology
The word scannata originates from the verb scannare, which traces its roots to Latin ex-cannare, meaning "to cut the throat" or "to slaughter." While its literal sense pertains to acts of violence or butchery, in everyday vernacular, the term has taken on figurative meanings in various Italian dialects and regions. |
Scannata | Modern Usage | Modern Usage
In contemporary informal Italian, scannata can be used in several ways:
As an adjective: To describe a person acting wildly, irrationally, or with excessive emotion.
Example: "Quella ragazza è scannata stasera!" ("That girl is going crazy tonight!")
As a noun (rare): Referring to a chaotic or intense situation.
Example: "È stata una scannata totale alla festa." ("It was total madness at the party.")
In regional slang: Particularly in Southern Italy, it can also mean someone who's lost their temper or is on a rampage. |
Scannata | Related Terms | Related Terms
Scannare: To slaughter, to butcher.
Fuori di testa: Out of one's mind.
Pazzo: Crazy.
Sbroccare: To snap, to lose it. |
Scannata | See Also | See Also
Italian slang
Italian profanity
Colloquial language in modern Italian culture |
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Shebz Miah | Short description | Mohammed Sheblu Miah, known professionally as Shebz Miah, is a British actor. After appearing in various theatre productions, he was cast as Kammy Hadiq in the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale. For his portrayal of the role, he has been nominated for the British Soap Award for Best Newcomer. |
Shebz Miah | Life and career | Life and career
Miah is of Bangladeshi descent. He began his acting career going by his birth name, Mohammed Sheblu Miah, before adopting the stage name Shebz Miah. He made his professional acting debut in the 2015 film Welcome 2 Karachi, in a minor role. In 2020, he made his television debut in an episode of the BBC drama series All the Small Things; he continued making minor appearances in various films, television series advertisements and short films until he began making theatre appearances in 2023. His stage debut was in a 2023 production of Punching Down in Bradford.
In 2023, Miah appeared in an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors. He portrayed Reece Shaw. A year later, he appeared in fellow BBC medical drama Casualty, portraying Noor Din in one episode. Then, in 2025, Miah was cast in the regular role of Kammy Hadiq in the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale. His first appearance aired on 18 March 2025. Less than two months after his debut, it was announced that he had been nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2025 British Soap Awards. |
Shebz Miah | Filmography | Filmography
Year Title Role Notes 2015 Welcome 2 Karachi Journalist Film 2019 The Believers are But Brothers Brother Television film 2020 All the Small Things Ziyad Guest role 2021 Sunday Footballer Short film 2023 Better Lad 1 1 episode 2023 Doctors Reece Shaw Episode: "Food for Thought" 2024 Casualty Noor Din Episode: "Take the Strain" 2025 Emmerdale Kammy Hadiq Regular role |
Shebz Miah | Stage | Stage
Year Title Role 2023 Punching Down Amir 2023 Monk of Mokha Hamza 2024 Preloved Kieran 2024 Now/Then Then 2024 I Blame the Parents Daniel 2024 Down, Out and on T'Dole Mark 2024 Brian's Birthwright Arthur |
Shebz Miah | Awards and nominations | Awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominated work Result 2025 British Soap Awards Best Newcomer Emmerdale |
Shebz Miah | References | References |
Shebz Miah | External links | External links
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Gynn Square | Short description | Gynn Square is a former public square in the North Shore area of Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Now a roundabout, it is a meeting point of Queen's Promenade, the Promenade (both part of the A584), Warbreck Hill Road (B5265) and Dickson Road.
Blackpool Transport's Gynn Square tram stop is located a few yards to the north, on the Promenade. Tram services between Gynn Square and Fleetwood began in 1898. Gynn Square is also served by Blackpool Transport's routes 1 and 2 and Transpora North West's route 21.
The Gynn Inn stood at Gynn Square in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was demolished in August 1921. The Gynn Hotel was built nearby in 1939, replacing the Duke of Cambridge Hotel. The Gynn public house overlooks the roundabout from its eastern side.The Gynn – VisitBlackpool
In 1941, during World War II, one of the mines placed in the Irish Sea exploded, causing damage to Gynn Square.
In 2020, a Spitfire was placed in the centre of the roundabout as part of that year's Blackpool Illuminations. |
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Draft:ORP Żubr | AfC submission | ORP Żubr was a Polish minesweeper from the Cold War era, one of three vessels built under a Soviet license as part of the Project 254K series. Launched on 23 June 1956 at the Stocznia Gdynia, the ship entered service with the Polish Navy on 22 December of that year. Bearing hull designations T-61 and 601, this heavily utilized vessel spent most of its career with the 12th Base Minesweeper Squadron of the 8th Coastal Defence Flotilla in Świnoujście. After over 30 years of service, it was decommissioned in March 1987 and subsequently scrapped. |
Draft:ORP Żubr | Design and construction | Design and construction
thumb|left|Final stages of construction of Polish T43-class minesweepers
Work on a full-sea base minesweeper began in the Soviet Union in 1943, drawing on experience from constructing and operating Project 58 minesweepers. The concept for the vessel was developed by CKB-363 in 1946. The new ships were designed to identify minefield boundaries, clear them, conduct control and reconnaissance sweeps, create passages through minefields, escort vessels behind sweeps, and lay mines. An additional requirement was the ability to detect and destroy submarines. Serial production started in 1947, yielding approximately 180 vessels across variants 254, 254K, 254M, and 254A.
In the early 1950s, Poland's State Economic Planning Commission and Polish General Staff decided to initiate licensed construction of these ships in Polish shipyards, including minesweepers. Technical documentation for Project 254K arrived in Poland in January 1953. Designated "500-ton Minesweeper", "Project 4", and "B 4", the design was approved for serial production on 8 February 1954 by a special commission of the Polish Navy Command. Although construction of a prototype was initially planned for 1953, delays arose as Gdańsk's Central Ship Design Bureau No. 2 struggled to adapt the Soviet documentation to Polish standards, pushing the start to mid-1955. Further delays occurred in September 1955 when an order was issued to build the newer 254M variant, but since construction had already begun – and equipment had been purchased from the Soviet Union – the first three ships (ORP Żubr, , and ORP Łoś) were completed in the original 254K configuration.
ORP Żubr was constructed at the Stocznia Gdynia. Its keel was laid on 18 March, it was launched on 23 June, and it was commissioned into the Polish Navy on 22 December 1956. The ship's name, derived from the land animal European bison (żubr in Polish), broke with the navy's tradition of naming minesweepers after birds or sea creatures. |
Draft:ORP Żubr | Technical specifications | Technical specifications
ORP Żubr was a large, oceangoing minesweeper. Its length overall was 58 metres (54 metres at the waterline), with a beam of 8.5 metres and a draft of 2.3 metres. Constructed entirely of steel with a fully welded hull, the ship was divided into 11 watertight compartments, listed from the bow: I – forepeak and storage, II – chain locker and food stores, III – living and service quarters plus storage, IV – tanks and crew quarters, V – ammunition magazine, VI – auxiliary machinery, VII – engine room, VIII – storage and ammunition magazine, IX – propeller shafts and crew quarters, X – minesweeping gear storage, and XI – steering gear room and chemical/uniform stores. A double hull running nearly the full length of the hull housed fuel tanks, water tanks, and bilges. Beneath the raised forecastle were a paint store, anchor gear, officers' mess, officers' cabins, and petty officers' quarters. Further aft, the superstructure contained radio equipment rooms, a galley, chimney ducts, an auxiliary generator, and the cable drum for the electromagnetic sweep.
The two-and-a-half-level forward superstructure included the commander's quarters, cipher room, radio cabins, radar operator room, bridge, navigation cabin with a sonar station, and, atop, a covered command post with a tall tripod mast supporting radar antennas and a searchlight. Standard displacement was 500 tons, with a full load of 597 tons. Propulsion came from two reversible, turbocharged, four-stroke diesel engines (9D model), delivering a combined 2,200 horsepower (hp) to two fixed-pitch propellers. Maximum speed was 14 knots (8.3 knots while sweeping). Range was 2,200 nautical miles at 14 knots, 3,200 nautical miles at 10 knots, and 1,500 nautical miles with sweeps at 7 knots. Endurance was 7 days.
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The ship's artillery armament consisted of two twin W-11M 37 mm L/70 anti-aircraft guns, mounted on the forecastle and boat deck, with 1,000 rounds per barrel. Their practical range was 7,000 metres horizontally, with an effective anti-aircraft ceiling of about 4,000 metres. Four twin DShK 2M-1 12.7 mm L/79 heavy machine guns were also fitted – two on the forward superstructure and two on the boat deck flanking the funnel – with 2,000 rounds per barrel. Anti-submarine warfare armament included two BMB-1 depth charge throwers with a stock of 10 B-1 depth charges. The ship had two mine rails, capable of carrying 10 KB-3 naval mines or 16 wz. 08/39 mines. Minesweeping gear included two MT-1 or MT-2 contact sweeps, one TEM-52 electromagnetic sweep, and two BAT-2 acoustic sweeps.
Electronic equipment comprised the Kremnij-2 IFF system (with Fakieł-MZ transmitter and Fakieł-MO receiver), an UHF R-609 radio, a HF R-644 transmitter, an HF R-671 receiver, a full-range R-675 receiver, an ARP-50-1,2M radio direction finder, a Tamir-11 sonar, and a Lin-M general surveillance radar. Additional gear included launchers for eight MDSz smoke candles, an 800 kilogram-force cable winch, two 3-ton minesweeping davits, a 10-oar lifeboat, and life rafts. The crew numbered 77 officers, petty officers, and sailors. |
Draft:ORP Żubr | Service history | Service history
thumb|left|A Polish Project 254 minesweeper during sweeping operations
ORP Żubr was first commanded by Lieutenant Waldemar Bednarski in December 1956. Initially bearing the hull number T-61, it served in the Minesweeper Squadron of the Main Base Water Area Defence Brigade, stationed at Hel. In 1957, the ship took part in a training cruise to the North Sea, reaching the Shetland area, and in 1959, the ship made its public debut to Polish audiences during Sea Holiday in Szczecin. That year, it swept the roadstead off Kołobrzeg. On 4 January 1960, its hull number changed to 601. Later that year, the vessel was involved in mine detection operations around the port of Oksywie.
In April 1964, ORP Żubr, alongside sister ships ORP Łoś and ORP Tur, was transferred to Świnoujście and incorporated into the newly formed Base Minesweeper Group, established by Navy Command Order No. 055/Org. on 20 August 1964. Following a fleet reorganization in June 1965, it was assigned to the 12th Base Minesweeper Squadron of the 8th Coastal Defence Flotilla, remaining based in Świnoujście. In December of that year, it participated in a rescue operation for the submarine ORP Sęp, which suffered an explosion and fire in its battery compartment; after the fire was extinguished, the submarine was towed to Świnoujście. Beyond sweeping duties, the ship conducted patrols, including in the Danish straits, and joint exercises with the 2nd Landing Ship Brigade.
From April to June 1967, ORP Żubr and ORP Łoś, alongside minesweeping trawlers, swept the Bay of Pomerania, operating from Rügen. In 1969, it joined its Świnoujście-based sister ships in the Warsaw Pact exercise Odra – Nysa 69, and on 28 June 1970, it took part in a naval parade marking the 25th anniversary of the Polish People's Republic Navy. In the second half of August 1970, it searched for British non-contact mines in international waters of the Bay of Mecklenburg. In summer 1972, it inspected the northern waterway to Świnoujście used by passenger ferries. In subsequent years, it frequently participated in landing support exercises, training cruises with cadets from the Polish Naval Academy, and lengthy patrol missions. In June 1975, it joined the Poseidon-75 exercise. The ship made foreign port visits: Copenhagen in April 1959, Tallinn in September 1961, Sassnitz, Peenemünde, and Warnemünde in July 1962, Rouen between September and October 1979, and again to Peenemünde between February and March 1981.
During its long service, the ship's electronic equipment was upgraded. In the 1970s, the Lin-M radar was replaced with the TRN-823, the R-609 radio with the R-619, and the ARP-50-1,2M direction finder with receivers for the British Decca radionavigation system. In the 1980s, the outdated Rym-K navigation system was removed and replaced with the more advanced Bras system (equipped with a Hałs receiver), and an additional SRN-206 radar station was installed. ORP Żubr was decommissioned on 15 March 1987 after over 30 years of service. After removal of usable armament and equipment in Świnoujście's port, the ship was scrapped. |
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