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Draft:2025 Pacific Four Series squads | New Zealand | New Zealand
New Zealand's 33-player squad was announced on 1 May 2025.
Head coach: Allan Bunting |
Draft:2025 Pacific Four Series squads | United States | United States |
Draft:2025 Pacific Four Series squads | References | References |
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Draft:Conor Kennedy | AFC submission |
John Conor Richardson Kennedy (born July 24, 1994). is an American attorney, activist, and former political staffer. He is a member of the Kennedy family and the son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mary Richardson Kennedy. His mother, Mary Richardson Kennedy, passed away on May 16, 2012, following a battle with depression. He is a grandson of Robert F. Kennedy Sr. He currently works at the plaintiff law firm Wisner Baum. |
Draft:Conor Kennedy | Early Life and Background | Early Life and Background
Conor Kennedy was born on July 24, 1994, in New York City. He was raised in a prominent political and environmental family. His father Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has a long career sas an environmental lawer and has served as the 26th Secretary of Health and Human Services(HHS) since 2025. His late mother, Mary Richardson Kennedy, was an architect and environmental advocate. Conor attended Deerfield Academy, a prestigious boarding school in Massachusetts. He later graduated cum laude from Harvard University in 2018 with a degree in History and Literature and Spanish Language. In 2023, he earned his Juris Doctor (J.D). from Georgetown University Law Center. |
Draft:Conor Kennedy | Career and Activities | Career and Activities |
Draft:Conor Kennedy | Legal Career | Legal Career
Kennedy is an attorney at Wisner Baum’s Los Angeles office, focusing on complex litigation with an emphasis on plaintiff mass tort litigation. He is currently working on the Zantac cancer litigation team, representing over 11,000 clients with claims in California and Delaware state courts. Before joining Wisner Baum, Conor worked on complex litigation as a paralegal for a national plaintiffs’ firm, assisting attorneys in preparing to depose corporate officers involved in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation. |
Draft:Conor Kennedy | Political Work | Political Work
Kennedy worked as a staffer for Pete Buttigieg's 2020 presidential campaign. In 2022, along with his partner Giulia Be and her father Paulo Marinho, Kennedy publicly endorsed Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the Brazilian presidential election. |
Draft:Conor Kennedy | Activism | Activism
In 2013, Kennedy was arrested for civil disobedience during a protest against the Keystone XL pipeline. He and his father, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., were among over 40 Sierra Club protesters who secured themselves to the White House gate with zip ties, defying police orders to leave. Both were charged with failure to disperse and obey lawful orders.
In 2016, Kennedy was arrested in Aspen, Colorado, following an altercation in which he defended a friend who identified as LGBTQ+. The incident attracted media attention and was seen as a reflection of his support for LGBTQ+ rights. He entered a plea deal, pleading guilty to a misdemeanor and avoiding jail time.
In 2022, it was reported that Kennedy had spent time fighting in Ukraine as part of the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine, a military unit made up of foreign fighters supporting Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. He shared an image on Instagram appearing to show himself in a Ukrainian military uniform, stating he was "deeply moved by what I saw happening in Ukraine over the past year." According to reports, Kennedy joined the Legion without informing most people in his life, reportedly motivated by a personal sense of justice.
Lacking formal military training, he reportedly enlisted the day after learning about the Legion. While in Ukraine, he kept his identity mostly private, revealing his real name to only one individual to avoid special treatment due to his family background. He was initially assigned a support role near the northeastern frontlines and later transitioned to operating heavy equipment, specifically a large machine gun, due to his physical capability and adaptability. His father later stated that Kennedy may have first trained in drone reconnaissance before assuming the machine gunner role.
Kennedy later described the experience as both frightening and clarifying, citing newfound respect for the resilience of Ukrainian civilians and fellow foreign volunteers. After returning to the U.S., he continued to advocate for Ukraine, encouraging others to support the cause through volunteering, donations, or awareness efforts. |
Draft:Conor Kennedy | Personal Life | Personal Life
Conor Kennedy is the son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the late Mary Richardson Kennedy. His mother passed away by suicide on May 16, 2012, following a battle with depression.
The same year, Kennedy garnered media attention for his brief relationship with singer Taylor Swift. The two reportedly attended the wedding of Kennedy's cousin Kyle uninvited, an event that attracted media attention after the bride's mother, Victoria Kennedy, criticized their presence. The song "Begin Again", which is off of Taylor Swift's fourth album, Red, is speculated to be about him, and "Starlight" was written about his grandmother, Ethel Kennedy.
He began dating Brazilian singer and two-time Latin Grammy nominee, Giulia Be in February 2022, after they met in Los Angeles. On August 12, 2024, the couple announced their engagement via Instagram.
Kennedy has been involved in various volunteer activities, including work with the Food Allergy Initiative (which his mother co-founded), NRDC, Panacetacea, Ocean Alliance, Remote Area Medical, RFK Human Rights, and Waterkeeper Alliance. Outside of his professional and activist endeavors, he enjoys traveling, rugby, and contemporary theology. |
Draft:Conor Kennedy | See Also | See Also
Kennedy family
Wisner Baum |
Draft:Conor Kennedy | References | References |
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Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County | [[File:Länsi-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue sijainti.svg | thumb|261x261px|The location of Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County in Finland.
Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County (abbreviation: LUVN; Finnish: Länsi-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue; Swedish: Västra Nylands välfärdsområde) is one of Finland’s 21 Wellbeing Services Counties. Established as part of a major national reform in 2023, these counties assumed responsibility for organising health, social, and rescue services, transferring these duties from individual municipalities to regional authorities. The aim of the reform was to improve the availability, quality, and efficiency of public services, address demographic challenges, and ensure equal access to care across the country. |
Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County | Municipalities | Municipalities
LUVN encompasses the following Finnish municipalities:
Espoo
Hanko
Ingå
Karkkila
Kauniainen
Kirkkonummi
Lohja
Raseborg
Siuntio
Vihti
In the beginning of 2022 the municipalities had together 480 675 inhabitants. |
Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County | Services | Services
LUVN is responsible for providing health, social, and rescue services-including school psychologists and social workers. While the reform has centralised service organisation at the regional level, municipal authorities continue to promote wellbeing and health through areas such as education and culture. |
Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County | Healthcare | Healthcare
There are four hospitals in Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County:
Espoo Hospital
Jorvi Hospital
Lohja Hospital
Raseborg Hospital |
Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County | Rescue Services | Rescue Services
Western Uusimaa Rescure Services (Finnish: Länsi-Uudenmaan pelastuslaitos, Swedish: Västra Nylands räddningsverk) operates within the county. Around 600 people work for the rescue services and there are 12 rescue and fire stations in Western Uusimaa. Additionally there are around 1000 voluntary firefighters in 40 voluntary fire departments. Hanko and Tenala have part time hired rescue workers. |
Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County | Decision-making | Decision-making
The county operates as a self-governing public body, funded by central government grants, and is governed by a democratically elected county council. The first elections, where 70 representatives were elected, was organised on 23 January 2022. |
Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County | References | References
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Volter | '''Volter''' | Volter is a given name and surname. It may refer to:
Claude Volter (1933–2002), Belgian comedian and theatre director, father of Philippe Volter
Philippe Volter (1959–2005), Belgian actor and director
Volter Kilpi (1874–1939), Finnish author born Volter Ericsson |
Volter | See also | See also
Valter, another given name and surname
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St Mary's Church, Long Preston | [[File:St Mary's Church Long Preston - geograph.org.uk - 2406948.jpg | thumb|right|The church, in 2011
St Mary's Church is the parish church of Long Preston, a village in North Yorkshire, in England.
There was a church in Long Preston at the time of the Domesday Book, but the current church was probably built in the late 14th century. The chancel was largely rebuilt from 1867 to 1868, to a design by Thomas Healey. The building was grade I listed in 1958.
thumb|right|View from the nave into the chancel
The church is built of stone, with millstone grit dressings, and a stone slate roof. It consists of a nave, north and south aisles, a south porch, a chancel, north and south chapels, and a west tower. The tower has three stages, diagonal buttresses, a clock face on the west, two-light bell openings, and crocketed corner finials. The porch is gabled, and has a moulded entrance surround, a segmental pointed arch, a hood mould and a trefoil cross on the apex. Inside, there is a late-17th century pulpit, a Romanesque font with a canopy dating from 1726, Minton tiles in the chancel, and some stained glass by Jean-Baptiste Capronnier. |
St Mary's Church, Long Preston | See also | See also
Grade I listed buildings in North Yorkshire (district)
Listed buildings in Long Preston |
St Mary's Church, Long Preston | References | References
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Draft:ORP Delfin (1959) | AfC submission | ORP Delfin was a Polish minesweeper from the Cold War era, one of nine vessels built under a Soviet license as part of the Project 254M series. Launched on 28 June 1958 at the Stocznia Gdynia, the ship entered service with the Polish Navy on 8 March 1959. Bearing hull designations T-68 and later 608, this heavily utilized vessel spent most of its career with the 12th Base Minesweeper Squadron of the 8th Coastal Defence Flotilla in Świnoujście. After 28 years of service, it was decommissioned in March 1987 and subsequently scrapped. |
Draft:ORP Delfin (1959) | Design and construction | Design and construction
thumb|left|Final stages of construction of Polish T43-class minesweepers
Development of a seagoing base minesweeper began in the Soviet Union in 1943, drawing on experience from constructing and operating Project 58 and Project 263 minesweepers. Initial design work was handled by the CKB-370 design bureau, followed by CKB-17, with the final concept completed 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 – it was decided that the first three vessels (which later became , , and ORP Łoś) would be completed in the original configuration.
The technical documentation for the M version arrived in Poland in March 1956, but continued revisions led to additional delays in the construction program. The main differences compared to the K version included enhanced armament (replacing four twin 2M-1 12.7 mm heavy machine gun mounts with two twin 2M-3M 25 mm automatic cannon mounts and two twin 2M-7 14.5 mm heavy machine gun mounts) and upgraded minesweeping equipment (MKT-1 contact sweeps, BGAT acoustic sweeps, and TEM-52M electromagnetic sweeps). The M-version ships also featured a redesigned stern, which extended the hull length by one metre. The original plan was to build a series of 27 vessels based on Project 254. However, changes in versions and the political thaw of October 1956 resulted in the series being limited to just 12 ships – three of Project 254K and nine of Project 254M.
ORP Delfin was constructed at the Stocznia Gdynia. Its keel was laid on 28 March 1958, it was launched on 28 June of the same year, and it was commissioned into the Polish Navy on 8 March 1959. The minesweeper was named after a marine animal – the dolphin (delfin in Polish). |
Draft:ORP Delfin (1959) | Technical specifications | Technical specifications
ORP Delfin was a large, oceangoing minesweeper. Its length overall was 59 metres (54 metres at the waterline), with a beam of 8.7 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 549 tons, with a full load of 606 tons. Propulsion came from two reversible, turbocharged, four-stroke diesel engines (9D model) with a total output of 2,200 horsepower, driving two controllable-pitch WRSz propellers via drive shafts. Maximum speed was 15 knots (8.3 knots while sweeping). Range was 2,100 nautical miles at 15 knots and 3,500 nautical miles at 10 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. On the boat deck, on both sides of the funnel, were two twin 2M-3M 25 mm L/112 autocannons, with a total of 2,000 rounds of ammunition. Mounted on the forward superstructure were two twin 2M-7 heavy machine gun mounts with 14.5 mm L/89 barrels, each supplied with 2,000 rounds per barrel. Anti-submarine warfare armament included two BMB-2 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 contact sweeps with cutting shears, one TEM-52 electromagnetic sweep, and two BGAT 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, and the Rym-K radionavigation system (comprising Receiver Station No. 4 and the Koordinator unit). Additional gear included launchers for eight MDSz smoke candles, an 800 kilogram-force cable winch, two 5.8-ton minesweeping davits, a 10-oar lifeboat, and life rafts. The crew numbered 80 officers, petty officers, and sailors. |
Draft:ORP Delfin (1959) | Service history | Service history
thumb|left|A Polish Project 254 minesweeper during sweeping operations
The vessel, initially bearing the hull number T-68, served in the Minesweeper Squadron of the Main Base Water Area Defence Brigade, stationed at Hel. In 1959, the ship made its public debut to Polish audiences during Sea Holiday in Szczecin. On 4 January 1960, its hull number changed to 608. In the same year, it searched for mines near the port of Oksywie. In July 1964, it participated in sweeping the shipping route from Osetnik to Cape Rozewie, and in the autumn of the following year, it searched for mines in the waters of the Gdańsk Bay.
In May 1967, by order no. 022/Org. of the Commander of the Navy dated 6 April 1967, the vessel was transferred – along with the sister ships and – to Świnoujście and incorporated into the 12th Base Minesweeper Squadron of the 8th Coastal Defence Flotilla. That year, 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 addition to its minesweeping duties, the ship was used for patrol service, including in the Danish straits region, and participated in joint exercises with units of the 2nd Landing Ship Brigade. In he second half o 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. The minesweeper's routine service was occasionally broken by foreign visits: Stockholm in September 1962 and Copenhagen in August 1978. In June 1975, the ship took part in an exercise codenamed Posejdon-75.
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 Bras radionavigation system (with a Hałs receiver) was installed. ORP Delfin was decommissioned on 15 March 1987 after 28 years of service. After removal of usable armament and equipment in Świnoujście's port, the ship was scrapped. |
Draft:ORP Delfin (1959) | References | References |
Draft:ORP Delfin (1959) | Bibliography | Bibliography
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Gerald Parker, DVM, PhD | Gerald W. Parker, DVM, PhD, is an American government official who currently serves as the head of the | Gerald W. Parker, DVM, PhD, is an American government official who currently serves as the head of the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy. |
Gerald Parker, DVM, PhD | Early life and education | Early life and education
Parker graduated from Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. |
Gerald Parker, DVM, PhD | Career and awards | Career and awards
Parker served 26 years in active duty military service, including leadership roles at the United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases.
Parker served as a senior advisor for the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the Department of Health and Human Services from August 2020 to February 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2022, Parker testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs about U.S. biosecurity preparedness.
In February 2025, Parker was tapped to lead the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy.
Parker is a 2009 recipient of the Distinguished Executive Presidential Rank Award, the Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service in 2013, and the Senator Melcher Leadership in Public Policy Award from the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges in 2019. |
Gerald Parker, DVM, PhD | References | References
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Platino Award for Best Ibero-American Comedy Film | Infobox award
| The Platino Award for Best Ibero-American Comedy Film (Spanish: Premio Platino a la mejor película en el género de comedia iberoamericana de ficción) is one of the Platino Awards, Ibero-America's film awards, presented by the Entidad de Gestión de Derechos de los Productores Audiovisuales (EGEDA) and the Federación Iberoamericana de Productores Cinematográficos y Audiovisuales (FIPCA). |
Platino Award for Best Ibero-American Comedy Film | History | History
The category was introduced at the tenth edition in 2023, being the latest addition to the awards. The first recipient of the award was the Spanish-Argentine co-production Official Competition, directed by Gastón Duprat and Mariano Cohn. 2023 nominee Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths is the only film to be nominated for both this award and for Best Ibero-American Film. As of 2025, all winners have been Spanish productions or co-productions.
In the list below. the winner of the award for each year is shown first, followed by the other nominees. |
Platino Award for Best Ibero-American Comedy Film | Awards and nominations | Awards and nominations |
Platino Award for Best Ibero-American Comedy Film | 2020s | 2020s
YearEnglish titleOriginal titleDirectorCountry2023(10th) Official Competition Competencia oficial Gastón Duprat, Mariano Cohn Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths Bardo, falsa crónica de unas cuantas verdades Alejandro G. Iñárritu All Hail Granizo Marcos Carnevale Off-Lined Desconectados Diego Rougier 2024(11th) Under Therapy Bajo terapia Gerardo Herrero Los Wanabis Santiago Paladines Norma Santiago Giralt Love & Revolution Te estoy amando locamente Alejandro Marín 2025(12th) Idol Affair Buscando a Coque Teresa Bellón, César F. Calvillo Campamento con Mamá Martino Zaidelis El Candidato Honesto Luis Felipe Ybarra Father There Is Only One 4 Padre no hay más que uno 4 Santiago Segura |
Platino Award for Best Ibero-American Comedy Film | See also | See also
Feroz Award for Best Comedy Film |
Platino Award for Best Ibero-American Comedy Film | References | References |
Platino Award for Best Ibero-American Comedy Film | External links | External links
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Arms of Liberty Punch Bowl | orphan | The Arms of Liberty Punch Bowl are a series of mass produced Chinese exported punch bowl made for the British and Thirteen Colonies from the years 1769 to 1775. Produced in Jingdezhen, China, the bowls depict a caricature of John Wilkes and William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, side by side in opposition. Made during a time of revolutionary fervor leading up to the American Revolution, the bowls saw popularity amongst American Patriots, British reformists, and radicals. |
Arms of Liberty Punch Bowl | Background | Background
Throughout the 1760s, John Wilkes was known for the publication of the The North Briton, seen as a radical newspaper which criticized the policies of the Earl of Bute, and the early administration of George III, with tinges of anti-Jacobite and Anti-Scottish sentiment.
Such episodes during his time as a Member of Parliament for Aylesbury, sparked considerable commotion, and even though the Earl of Bute was replaced by George Grenville, Wilkes maintained his criticisms, with The North Briton's 45th issue on 23 April 1763, was seen as a direct attack on the Monarchy as well as the ministers. Resulting in Wilkes' arrest. With claims of the invalidity of the arrest warrant, and Wilkes' claims of parliamentary privilege and technicality that he was not charged on oath, he was released. After the House of Commons revoked the protections of parliamentary privilege on "libel", resulting in Wilkes going on a four-year exile.
On his return in 1768, he attempted to contest the City of London seat, but on 28 March 1768, he defeated the incumbent of the Middlesex seat. During that time, he was arrested an served a sentence of 22 months at King's Bench Prison, though he maintained populist support.
thumb|The Arms of Liberty Broadside, 18 June 1768 |
Arms of Liberty Punch Bowl | The Punch Bowl | The Punch Bowl
On 14 June 1768, he was sentenced to the 22 months in prison by Judge William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield. Four days into his sentence, he published a broadside entitled "Arms of Liberty and Slavery: to the Gentlemen, Clergy, and Freeholders of the County of Middlesex" mocking the Earl of Mansfield (flanked by Lord Bute and the Devil) with the motto "Justice Sans Pitie", with a caricature of Wilkes supported by his allies John Glynn and Richard Grenville-Temple, 2nd Earl Temple with the motto "Always Ready in a Good Cause". The broadside describes Wilkes' accusation of mistreatment, pointing a finger at George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax, who signed his 1763 arrest warrant, and promised loyalty to his constituents in Middlesex.
At the time Chinese export porcelain was a common import throughout Europe, and although politics was seldom a subject on the wares, the popularity of Wilkes brought forth the demand for merchandise between the Thirteen Colonies and the British population with his likeness sold on prints and ceramics, both export and domestic markets alike.
From 1769-1775, the Jingdezhen kilns reproduced the likeness from the broadside onto the punch bowls. The base at the time would be famille rose in yangcai (洋彩) style, a process oversawn by Tang Ying during the Qianlong period.. Engraved in polychromed enamel with gilding, are the portraits of Wilkes and the Lord of Mansfield from the broadside, with the portrait of Wilkes flanked by his associates, and Lord Mansfield flanked by the Devil and George III. Like the broadside, Wilkes maintains the "Always Ready in a Good Cause" and Lord Mansfield maintains the "Justice Sans Pitie" mottos. Above the portrait of Wilkes' is the title "Arms of Liberty", also derived from the Broadside.
The customization of the Wilkes Bowls are classified as "special orders", with the original designs made in Europe before getting sent over to Guangzhou, where the enamel is placed in local workshops and fired in small muffle kilns. These kinds of commissions are made during the duration of the cargo ship's docking and are considered highly lucrative by the ship captains and trading officers.
A variant of the Punch Bowl has "Wilkes and Liberty" in place of the "Arms of Liberty", a reference to the cheers and chants from his release from the 1763 arrest.
The ceramics saw popularity with the Sons of Liberty, and as such, Wilkes' name would further be depicted in Punch Bowls made by Paul Revere, now at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Extant examples are present in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of the American Revolution, the British Museum, the Amherst Campuses, and many art museums housing ceramic wares. They are also present in auctions, with one such example selling for 5100 British Pounds in 2023. |
Arms of Liberty Punch Bowl | References | References
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Draft:Espinaler | Espinaler | Espinaler
Espinaler is a Catalan family-run company specializing in canned foods, best known for its Espinaler Sauce, a condiment used to season snacks typically served with [vermouth]. Founded in 1896 in Vilassar de Mar, Catalonia, the company has grown to export its products to Europe, Asia, and the United States, and is now in its fourth generation of tavern owners. |
Draft:Espinaler | History | History
In 1896, Miquel Riera i Prat opened a tavern in Vilassar de Mar, where he sold wine in bulk. In 1946, his grandson, Joan Tapias, began serving vermouth and selling canned goods at the tavern. In 1950, Joan’s wife, Ventureta Roldós, created Espinaler Sauce, which became the company’s flagship product. During the 1970s, their son, Miquel Tapias, expanded the business by bottling and distributing the sauce. By 2004, Espinaler had extended its market throughout Catalonia and Spain. In 2012, the company began exporting to Europe, Asia (including Tokyo and Hong Kong), and the United States.
Products and Shops
Espinaler offers approximately 150 product references under its own brand, Espinaler, and the Pepus brand. The company operates three tavern-shops in Catalonia: two in Vilassar de Mar and one in Badalona. |
Draft:Espinaler | References | References |
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Hadouken-ing is a Japanese photo trend that gained popularity in the early 2010s, inspired by the “Hadouken” energy attack move from the Street Fighter video game series. The trend involves one person posing as if unleashing an energy blast, while others act as though its force is knocking them back . Originating in Japan, Hadouken-ing quickly spread across social media platforms and became a global phenomenon, often compared to other staged photography trends such as “Vadering” and “Kamehameha-ing”. |
Draft:Hadouken-ing / Dragonballing | '''Origin''' | Origin
The concept of Hadouken-ing is rooted in the “Hadouken” move popularized by characters such as Ryu (in white) and Ken (in orange) in Capcom’s Street Fighter franchise, first released in 1987. In the game, Ryu's most iconic technique is the Hadouken (波動拳), which can be translated as "Surging Fist" or "Wave Motion Fist." The term is composed of three kanji: 波動 (hadō), meaning "wave motion" or "surge," and 拳 (ken), meaning "fist." This energy-based projectile attack has become one of the most recognizable moves in the Street Fighter series, and the move consists of an energy-based projectile launched from the fighter’s hands, typically accompanied by dramatic visual effects.
The photography trend began in Japan around 2012, initially appearing in online posts by students and hobbyists who staged photos mimicking the visual impact of a Hadouken. In these photos, one individual would strike a Hadouken pose, while others would leap or fall backward, simulating the force of the imaginary energy blast. The dramatized nature of the images, combined with their humor and pop culture references, helped them spread rapidly online. |
Draft:Hadouken-ing / Dragonballing | '''Characteristic''' | Characteristic
Hadouken-ing photos are typically characterized by the following elements:
•The Attacker Pose: One person strikes a pose that resembles the Hadouken motion, often with arms thrust forward and legs positioned to show exertion or balance. Facial expressions are usually intense or exaggerated.
•Dramatic Reactions: One or more participants pose as if being blasted away. These individuals often appear airborne, leaning back, or in motion to create a dynamic and theatrical effect.
•Post-Processing Effects: Many images incorporate digital effects to enhance the visual simulation of energy waves, light bursts, or shockwaves. These additions help reinforce the illusion and draw direct visual parallels to the video game’s mechanics.
•Comedic Exaggeration: Humor plays a central role in the trend. The over-the-top poses and absurdity of the setup contribute to its entertainment value, especially when participants use props or everyday settings. |
Draft:Hadouken-ing / Dragonballing | '''Role of Social Media''' | Role of Social Media
Social media platforms such as Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and later TikTok were instrumental in the dissemination of Hadouken-ing. These platforms allowed users to share their interpretations widely, inspiring others to replicate or innovate upon the trend. The virality of the images was amplified by hashtags, visual appeal, and the ease of digital photo editing tools available on smartphones and apps.
Hadouken-ing emerged as part of a broader internet culture trend in Japan that embraces playful, performative photography. It shares similarities with other meme-inspired visual trends such as:
•Vadering: Imitating the Force-choke move from Star Wars.
•Kamehameha-ing: Based on energy blasts from the Dragon Ball series.
•Levitating Girl: Another Japanese photography style depicting individuals mid-air to suggest weightlessness or surreal motion.
In addition, the growing global popularity of Japanese pop culture , anime, and gaming in the 2010s provided a fertile environment for trends like Hadouken-ing to gain traction outside of Japan. The trend was embraced by global audiences, particularly within gaming and cosplay communities, and became a fixture in fan conventions and online fan art circles. Even in 2025, the Hadouken-ing photo trend continues to thrive as a playful and visually striking form of expression on social media. Sparked by a recent viral reel on Instagram, the trend resurfaced with users across the world recreating dramatic mid-air poses—often without knowing the name or origin of the fad, Hadouken-ing has maintained its cultural resonance through its theatrical appeal, nostalgic references, and adaptability to contemporary internet culture. |
Draft:Hadouken-ing / Dragonballing | '''Legacy''' | Legacy
Hadouken-ing is recognized as a key example of early 2010s internet culture, notable for its blending of gaming references, humor, and visual creativity. Though the trend has declined in mainstream visibility, it remains a reference point in discussions about meme photography, Japanese pop culture, and fan-driven internet phenomena.
Its influence can still be seen in contemporary photography trends that emphasize dynamic posing, creative staging, and interactivity within visual culture on the web.
+Name Hadouken-ingGenreInternet meme/ Photography trendOriginJapanPopularity2012-2014 |
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Draft:ORP Dzik (1957) | AfC submission | ORP Dzik was a Polish minesweeper from the Cold War era, one of nine vessels built under a Soviet license as part of the Project 254M series. Launched on 16 October 1957 at the Stocznia Gdynia, the ship entered service with the Polish Navy on 28 June 1958. Bearing hull designations T-64 and later 604, 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 May 1990 and subsequently scrapped. |
Draft:ORP Dzik (1957) | Design and construction | Design and construction
thumb|left|Final stages of construction of Polish T43-class minesweepers
Development of a seagoing base minesweeper began in the Soviet Union in 1943, drawing on experience from constructing and operating Project 58 and Project 263 minesweepers. Initial design work was handled by the CKB-370 design bureau, followed by CKB-17, with the final concept completed 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 – it was decided that the first three vessels (which later became , , and ORP Łoś) would be completed in the original configuration.
The technical documentation for the M version arrived in Poland in March 1956, but continued revisions led to additional delays in the construction program. The main differences compared to the K version included enhanced armament (replacing four twin 2M-1 12.7 mm heavy machine gun mounts with two twin 2M-3M 25 mm automatic cannon mounts and two twin 2M-7 14.5 mm heavy machine gun mounts) and upgraded minesweeping equipment (MKT-1 contact sweeps, BGAT acoustic sweeps, and TEM-52M electromagnetic sweeps). The M-version ships also featured a redesigned stern, which extended the hull length by one metre. The original plan was to build a series of 27 vessels based on Project 254. However, changes in versions and the political thaw of October 1956 resulted in the series being limited to just 12 ships – three of Project 254K and nine of Project 254M.
ORP Dzik was constructed at the Stocznia Gdynia. Its keel was laid on 16 December 1957, it was launched on 22 March 1958, and it was commissioned into the Polish Navy on 8 November that year. The minesweeper was named after the semi-aquatic animal – the Eurasian beaver (Dzik in Polish). |
Draft:ORP Dzik (1957) | Technical specifications | Technical specifications
ORP Dzik was a large, oceangoing minesweeper. Its length overall was 59 metres (54 metres at the waterline), with a beam of 8.7 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 549 tons, with a full load of 606 tons. Propulsion came from two reversible, turbocharged, four-stroke diesel engines (9D model) with a total output of 2,200 horsepower, driving two controllable-pitch WRSz propellers via drive shafts. Maximum speed was 15 knots (8.3 knots while sweeping). Range was 2,100 nautical miles at 15 knots and 3,500 nautical miles at 10 knots. Endurance was 7 days.
thumb|W-11M 37 mm artillery mount
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. On the boat deck, on both sides of the funnel, were two twin 2M-3M 25 mm L/112 autocannons, with a total of 2,000 rounds of ammunition. Mounted on the forward superstructure were two twin 2M-7 heavy machine gun mounts with 14.5 mm L/89 barrels, each supplied with 2,000 rounds per barrel. Anti-submarine warfare armament included two BMB-2 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 contact sweeps with cutting shears, one TEM-52 electromagnetic sweep, and two BGAT 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, and the Rym-K radionavigation system (comprising Receiver Station No. 4 and the Koordinator unit). Additional gear included launchers for eight MDSz smoke candles, an 800 kilogram-force cable winch, two 5.8-ton minesweeping davits, a 10-oar lifeboat, and life rafts. The crew numbered 80 officers, petty officers, and sailors. |
Draft:ORP Dzik (1957) | Service history | Service history
thumb|ORP Dzik and MS Batory, 1960s
The vessel, initially bearing the hull number T-64, served in the Minesweeper Squadron of the Main Base Water Area Defence Brigade, stationed at Hel. In 1959, the ship made its public debut to Polish audiences during Sea Holiday in Szczecin. That same year, it swept the roadstead off Kołobrzeg. On 4 January 1960, its hull number changed to 604. In the same year, it searched for mines near the port of Oksywie. In July 1964, it participated in sweeping the shipping route from Osetnik to Cape Rozewie, and in the autumn of the following year, it searched for mines in the waters of the Gdańsk Bay.
In the late 1960s, the vessel underwent a general overhaul at the Naval Shipyard in Gdynia. Upon completion, by order no. 010/Org. of the Commander of the Navy dated 24 June 1969, it was transferred – along with the twin minesweepers and – to Świnoujście and incorporated into the 12th Base Minesweeper Squadron of the 8th Coastal Defence Flotilla. That year, 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 addition to its minesweeping duties, the ship was used for patrol service, including in the Danish straits region, and participated in joint exercises with units of the 2nd Landing Ship Brigade. In he second half o 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. The minesweeper’s routine service was occasionally broken by foreign visits: Stockholm in September 1962, Baltiysk in May 1965, London in May 1977, and Stralsund, Warnemünde, Rostock, and Wismar in May 1978. In June 1975, the ship took part in an exercise codenamed Posejdon-75, and between 4 and 26 May 1983, it participated in the large-scale Reda-83 naval exercise.
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 Bras radionavigation system (with a Hałs receiver) was installed. ORP Dzik was decommissioned on 18 May 1990 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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