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Kat Hing Wai (Chinese: 吉慶圍) is a Punti walled village located in the Yuen Long District of Hong Kong, commonly referred to as Kam Tin, named after the surrounding area. The village is home to around 400 descendants of the Tang Clan, one of the 'Five Great Clans' of Hong Kong, who settled here from China during the Song dynasty. The village walls were constructed in the 17th century, and the Tangs, who are Punti people from Southern China, were among the first to settle in Hong Kong. The residents of Kat Hing Wai speak the Weitou dialect, a variety of Yue Chinese.Nearby, there are three other walled villages—Wing Lung Wai, Tai Hong Wai, and Kam Hing Wai—built around the same period. Kat Hing Wai was established during the reign of the Ming Chenghua Emperor (1464–1487), and the defensive walls were built by Tang Chue-yin and Tang Chik-kin in the early years of the Qing Kangxi reign (1661–1722).The village gained historical significance during the Six-Day War in 1899, when the British Empire clashed with the major Punti clans of the New Territories. The Tang Clan joined in resisting the British takeover, and Kat Hing Wai became a defensive stronghold. After the British victory, the iron gates were removed and shipped to London for display. However, following repatriation requests from the Tang Clan, one gate was returned in 1924 by Sir Edward Stubbs, and a commemorative tablet was placed at the entrance to mark the event. This history gives Kat Hing Wai unique architectural and historical value.The village is a quasi-rectangular structure (100 by 90 meters) with seven-meter-high brick walls, originally constructed for protection against pirates and invasions from rival clans. The area inside the walls covers approximately 80 meters square. Over the centuries, Kat Hing Wai has served as a stronghold for the Tang Clan, protecting residents from bandits, rival clans, and wild tigers. During the Qing dynasty, additional fortifications, including a five-meter-high blue brick wall and four cannon towers, were added for defense.Today, the village remains surrounded by 18-inch-thick walls, with the remnants of a moat outside. Most of the houses inside have been rebuilt in recent years. There is only one narrow entrance, which once had a pair of iron gates. After being removed by the British in 1899, one gate was returned in 1924, while the other remains in Tai Hong Wai. Currently, the standing gates are mismatched, with the left gate being a gift from Tai Hong Wai.Kat Hing Wai is a private property. In 2002, the Acting Secretary for Home Affairs stated that the Antiquities and Monuments Office was negotiating with the owners to preserve the village as a monument. In 2010, the entrance gate, shrine, four watchtowers, and surrounding walls were listed as Grade I historic buildings.

The Palais des congrès de Montréal is a convention center located in Montreal’s Quartier international at the northern edge of Old Montreal, within the Ville-Marie borough. Construction started in 1977, and the center officially opened on May 21, 1983, with the original design by Victor Prus.Place-d'Armes station, connected by an underground link, provides direct access to the Palais. Part of the land for the convention center was expropriated from Montreal’s Chinatown, along with the development of Complexe Guy-Favreau. Expansion plans were initiated in 1997, and from 1999 to 2002, the Palais underwent a major expansion, doubling its capacity from 92,000 square meters (990,000 sq ft) to 184,000 square meters (1,980,000 sq ft). The expansion was designed by a consortium of three firms: Tétrault Parent Languedoc, Saia Barbarese Topouzanov, and Aedifica, with Hal Ingberg.In 2022, the Palais hosted the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, which resulted in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

The Montreal Science Centre (French: Centre des sciences de Montréal) is a science museum located on the King Edward Quay in Montreal’s Old Port. Established in 2000 as the iSci Centre and renamed in 2002, the museum is managed by the Old Port of Montreal Corporation, a division of the Canada Lands Company, a crown corporation of the Canadian government. It features interactive science and technology exhibits and includes an IMAX theatre.Originally built as King Edward Wharf between 1901 and 1903 for cargo ships, King Edward Quay saw significant changes as port activities shifted to the new Port of Montreal in the 1970s. By the 1990s, the quay was redeveloped along with the rest of the Old Port area.

Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle is a public square in Montreal's Quartier International, bordered by Saint Antoine Street West (south), Bleury Street and the Palais des congrès (east), the CDP Capital Centre (west), and Viger Avenue West (north). Established in 2004, it was built over the Ville-Marie Expressway along with the CDP Capital Centre and named after Quebec artist Jean-Paul Riopelle, who passed away in 2002.The square is home to 'La Joute' (English: The Joust), a fountain sculpture by Riopelle that was relocated here from the Olympic Park in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Positioned in a water basin on the northern side, this dynamic artwork features alternating water jets and, during summer evenings, a circle of fire on the water’s surface—a key element of Riopelle’s design.A second sculpture, 'Le Grand Jean-Paul', created by Roseline Granet in 2003, honors Riopelle and stands among the trees in the southern part of the square. Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle also features 88 trees from 11 different species, including Sugar Maple and Bitternut Hickory, arranged in a pattern inspired by computer circuit boards. At night, light mist from ground gutters enhances the 'La Joute' experience.The relocation of 'La Joute' was met with controversy, as some residents of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve felt its move from Olympic Park diminished its intended homage to sport. However, supporters, including Riopelle’s heirs and the Quebec government, believed the new location would attract wider appreciation, allowing the work to be experienced as the artist envisioned, complete with both fountain and fire elements.

The Ernest Cormier Building is a heritage structure situated in the Old Montreal district of Montreal. Constructed between 1922 and 1925, it was designed by architects Ernest Cormier and Louis-Auguste Amos and served as the third courthouse in the city.Since 2005, the building has housed the Quebec Court of Appeal, and the 'Société québécoise des infrastructures' also operates from this location. Historically, the building was used for criminal cases from 1925 until the 1970s. It then accommodated the Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec in Montreal from 1975 to 2001. Following restoration work from 2002 to 2005, it was repurposed to house the Quebec Court of Appeal.On November 13, 2014, the Ernest Cormier Building was officially designated as a heritage building by the Ministry of Culture and Communications. Architecturally, it features classical simplicity, highlighted by an imposing colonnade. An inscription in Roman letters on the architrave reads: 'FRVSTRA LEGIS AUXILIVM QVAERIT QVI IN LEGEM COMMITTIT,' which translates to 'He who breaks the law seeks its help in vain'.

The Château Ramezay is a historic building and museum located on Notre-Dame Street in Old Montreal, directly across from Montreal City Hall in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.Originally built in 1705 as the residence for Montreal's governor, Claude de Ramezay, the Château holds the distinction of being Quebec’s first designated historical monument and is the oldest private history museum in the province. It was recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1949.The Château changed hands and functions several times over the years. After Ramezay’s descendants sold it to the Compagnie des Indes, it served as the headquarters of the Continental Army in 1775 when they captured Montreal. In 1776, Benjamin Franklin briefly stayed at the Château while attempting to recruit troops for the American Revolutionary War. Following the British conquest, the building served as a residence for British governors until 1849, known formally as Government House, complementing the governor’s residences in Quebec City and Sorel.In 1878, the Château became home to the Université de Montréal’s first Faculty of Medicine. By 1894, it had been purchased by the Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Montreal, transforming into a museum and portrait gallery. In 1895, architect Sir Andrew Taylor led alterations to adapt the space for its new role.Today, the Château Ramezay Museum houses a collection of roughly 30,000 items, mainly donated by Montrealers, including manuscripts, artworks, numismatic items, ethnological artifacts, paintings, prints, and furniture. Between 1997 and 2002, the museum underwent extensive restorations, adding the Governor’s Garden, which was inaugurated in 2000. In 2003, it received the National Award of Excellence from the Landscape Architects of Canada and has welcomed over a million visitors to date.

Briercrest College and Seminary is a private evangelical post-secondary institution located in Caronport, Saskatchewan, Canada. It includes a college, a seminary, and operates Briercrest Christian Academy. Originally founded as Briercrest Bible Institute on October 19, 1935, by Henry Hildebrand and Sinclair Whittaker, the school began with just 11 students. A rented house served as the dormitory, classroom, and office, with Hildebrand as principal, assisted by Annie Hillson, Isabel and Jean Whittaker, and Margaret Rusk. Donald McMillan later joined as assistant principal.By 1946, the school had outgrown its space, and Whittaker arranged the purchase of the RCAF Station Caron, a former World War II aircrew training facility, for $50,000. This new campus was dedicated on July 1, 1946, and repurposed into dormitories, classrooms, offices, and staff housing.The college's enrolment grew significantly, from 285 students in 1970 to 775 in 1985, peaking in 2002 with 869 students in the College and 247 in the Seminary. The institution was renamed Briercrest College in 2003. However, recent years have seen a decline in enrolment. As of 2019, Briercrest Christian Academy had 141 students, Briercrest College had 489, and Briercrest Seminary had 286.This decline in enrolment has contributed to financial challenges, with budget deficits of $2.17 million in 2019, $2.26 million in 2018, and $1.18 million in 2017.

At Incomed Block II, located at Hotin 22, Balti MD3100, Moldova, a range of medical services are available:- Therapists specializing in endocrinology, pneumology, gastrology, and hepatology ( Terapeuți (endocrinologie, pneumologie, gastrologie, hepatologie) ) - Neurologist (Neurolog)- Gastroscopy (Gastroscopie)- Cardiologist (Cardiolog)- Ultrasonographic examination (Examenul ultrasonografic)- Echocardiography (ultrasound examination of the heart) (Ecocardiografie (examenul ultrasonografic ale inimii))- Trauma surgeon (Chirurg traumatolog)- Dermatologist (Dermatolog)- Nuclear magnetic resonance (Rezonanţa magnetic nuclear)Contact: - Phone: +373 231 29353, +373 798 33339 (from 8:00 to 17:00).In 1994, Dr. Vladimir Semenchishin initiated the first private medical practice, later evolving it into the 'Laser Therapy Center' in January 1996. Initially modest, the center grew significantly, expanding its facilities and services: - 1996: Transformed into the 'Laser Therapy Center,' featuring 5 consultation rooms and physiotherapy facilities. - 1998: Reorganized into Incomed SRL, broadening services to include various medical departments. - 2000: Purchased the building and expanded surgical operations. - 2002: Opened a consultation polyclinic at a new location, Hotin 22. - 2003-2005: Constructed a 4-story building and introduced advanced medical technologies. - 2011: Grew the team to 126 members, offering diverse medical specialties and comprehensive services. In 2013, a new 5-story building commenced operations, housing specialized clinics such as a pain treatment clinic, physiotherapy, aesthetic medicine, and pediatric clinics. The center collaborates with medical institutions in Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, and Germany. Services covered by the National Medical Insurance Company include diagnostic tests, surgeries, and medical interventions. By 2020, the INCOMED Laser Therapy Center expanded its services, offering central diagnostics, consultative polyclinics, pediatric services, ocular microsurgery, pain management, and rehabilitation services..

Incomed Block III, situated at Dostoevschi 53, Balti MD3100, Moldova, provides a comprehensive range of medical services: Services offered: - Decompression therapy (Terapia de decompresie) - Shock wave therapy (Terapia cu unde de șoc) - CO2 dry baths (Băile uscate cu CO2) - Physiotherapy (Fizioterapie) - Massage (Masaj) - Eye specialist (Oftalmolog) - Pediatrician (Medic pediatru) - Neonatology (Neonatolog) - Pediatric neurologist (Neurolog pentru copii) - Allergist (Alergolog) - Carboxytherapy (Carboxiterapie) - Otolaryngologist (Otolaringolog) Contact: - Phone: +373 231 29603, +373 798 33339 (from 8:00 to 17:00)History of IncomedIn 1994, Dr. Vladimir Semenchishin established the first private medical practice, later forming the 'Laser Therapy Center' in January 1996. Initially housing 5 consultation rooms and physiotherapy facilities, it grew to 11 reception rooms and diverse medical departments by 1998. Over time, expansions and technological advancements occurred: - Surgery department inaugurated in 1998 for laparoscopic and classical operations. - Building purchase in 2000 and the addition of a consultation polyclinic in 2002. - Acquisition of Moldova's only computer tomograph in 2003 and cardiac ultrasound clinic in 2004. - Construction of a 4-story building during 2003-2005. - Introduction of innovative medical technologies including ophthalmic laser coagulation and hernia repair operations. - By 2011, the team included 42 doctors, 38 medical assistants, and various non-medical staff, offering comprehensive medical services. Presently, INCOMED operates with multiple specialized clinics and diagnostic facilities, including a pain treatment clinic, physiotherapy, aesthetic medicine, ocular microsurgery, and more. They collaborate with medical institutions across Moldova, Kiev, Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Germany. Services covered by the National Medical Insurance Company encompass diagnostics, surgeries, and medical interventions. In 2020, the center encompasses a wide range of departments and services, including diagnostic, consultative and pediatric clinics, ophthalmic microsurgery, an intimate clinic, pain management, and physiotherapy, catering to diverse medical needs and specialties.

Et Cetera Winery was born from Alexandru Luchianov's adventurous journey, settling in 2002 and officially commencing grape cultivation in 2003. With a diverse background spanning mathematics, professional diving, and skydiving, Alexandru embarked on a new extreme adventure in winemaking. His passion grew, leading to extensive travels to wine regions, absorbing knowledge from experts worldwide, all in pursuit of the perfect taste. In 2006, after 13 years of globetrotting, his brother Igor joined the pursuit. The winery gained acclaim in 2005, winning a gold medal locally, prompting investments in the Et Cetera Estate and culminating in the winery's establishment in 2009. This family-owned winery amalgamates modern techniques and traditional methods, crafting unique bouquets and fostering a connection between humans, nature, and the Moldovan land. With an annual grape production of 150 tons spread across 24.2 hectares, Et Cetera focuses on red and white grape varieties like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Feteasca Neagra, and Chardonnay. The winery's boutique approach emphasizes meticulous grape selection and manual harvesting in small baskets, ensuring only premium grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks or oak barrels. Et Cetera embodies a commitment to producing exceptional wines while nurturing the relationship between people, nature, and quality winemaking.

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