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ROME (CNS) – A New-Zealand-based theologian was one of several female survivors of sexual abuse by priests to call on Church leaders preparing for a February summit at the Vatican to listen to the voices of victims and to end a "culture of cover-up" that has dragged on for decades.
Dr Rocio Figueroa Alvear, who lectures at Good Shepherd College in Ponsonby, spoke of her experience during a Rome seminar titled "Overcoming Silence: Women's Voices in the Abuse Crisis".
She and other survivors urged victims of abuse to "go to the police", adding that they believed internal investigations by the Church have consistently failed to address the problem since the first cases were reported by journalists in the 1980s.
Pope Francis has convened a summit on sex abuse in the Vatican from February 21-24. All 10 members of the Union of International Superiors General leadership – representing 500,000 women religious worldwide – will be attending the summit, which will bring together heads of bishops' conferences from across the globe to discuss the Church's response to the abuse crisis. Survivors will not be at the meeting, but will be part of the preparatory work and be present at a penitential liturgy, said Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta, a member of the organising committee for the meeting.
Those who shared their stories at the November 27 event in Rome said the February summit in the Vatican would be ineffective unless "victim-centred listening" was at the heart of the bishops' discussions.
Dr Figueroa, who once worked for the Pontifical Council for the Laity as head of the women's section, recounted her experience of joining the lay movement, Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, as a 15-year-old in Peru. The movement was founded in Peru in 1971 and was granted papal approval by St John Paul II in 1997.
Figueroa, who is also an external researcher at the Centre for Theology and Public Issues at the University of Otago, described how the former vicar-general of the movement, German Doig, began touching her during spiritual direction classes. She said she "felt guilty and knew it was wrong", but added she was very naive and "had no words to describe" the abuse.
In the late 1980s, Figueroa was among a group of women tasked with setting up a female branch of the movement, known as the Marian Community of Reconciliation.
When she complained about the way women were treated, Figueroa was sent to Rome, a move she described as "the beginning of my liberation", There she met a priest to whom she was able to speak, for the first time, about her ordeal and who helped her "to lift the veil of silence".
While working in the Vatican, she was asked to help prepare the process of beatification for Doig, who had died in 2001. During investigations, she discovered other members of the movement who had also been abused by him. Realising that he was "not a saint, but a serial perpetrator", she confronted the founder of the movement, Luis Fernando Figari, who told her, "You are a liar, you seduced him", adding, "We need a saint".
Dr Figueroa told the Crux website that she had spoken to a cardinal she was close to, and told him everything she had discovered.
Instead of pledging to take action, Dr Figueroa said the cardinal gave her two options: either leave the community or stay and be a "silent soldier". This, she said, is because "those cardinals were the ones promoting new movements".
Eventually fed up, she helped victims write to the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, to the Secretary of State, and to a host of other Vatican departments, yet, Dr Figueroa said, they did not receive any replies.
She was obliged to give up her job and later left the movement, but in 2015, she published a book with other former member of Sodalitium, journalist Pedro Salinas, detailing allegations of abuse by Doig, Figari and other leaders of the organisation.
Only then did the Vatican act, the Crux article stated.
In 2017, a Vatican-ordered investigation found that Figari "sexually assaulted at least one child, manipulated, sexually abused or harmed several other young people and physically or psychologically abused dozens of others". He denied the charges, but was ordered by the Vatican to avoid all contact with the movement and to "live a life of prayer" in Rome. Figari launched an appeal, which was rejected. He launched a second appeal, which is currently awaiting judgement. Figari faces an order of preventive detention back in Peru due to a civil case.
US Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, is the Vatican's delegate now overseeing the group's reforms.
Next frontier
Dr Figueroa told Crux that while much discussion in the Church has so far focused on the abuse and cover-up by priests and bishops, lay movements are next on the list.
Asked whether lay movements are the "next frontier", Figueroa said "absolutely", saying that there is a lack of accountability and responsibility. She called for changes to canon law regarding lay movements.
Dr Figueroa said she's spent the past four years researching the spiritual impact of clerical abuse.
Clerical abuse, she said, "is not the same" as other types of abuse, because perpetrators are believed to represent God, leaving "enormous" consequences for victims.
She also spoke of understanding Jesus himself as a victim of sexual abuse, noting how at the time it was common practice for prisoners to be humiliated and paraded around naked. Though Jesus is always depicted on the cross wearing a loincloth, history suggests he was likely exposed.
"He was surrounded by people mocking him naked," she said, adding that "if they understand that Jesus was a victim of sexual abuse, they would treat victims differently", referring to the hierarchy.


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Advanced Machine Learning, Data Mining, and Online Advertising Services
At A.I. Optify, we run online advertising campaigns for B2B clients to increase their online presence, brand awareness, and high-qualified leads generation.
The client in this case study, TalentClick, is a B2B company with a software product at the intersection of Safety and Human Resources. The company has an employee safety assessment technology called Safety Quotient giving employers the insight necessary to manage workers' "Higher-Risk" personality traits.
TalentClick has already clients in Oil/Gas and Construction industries in Canada, but they wanted to reach new markets in U.S. at scale. We have started working with their Marketing/Sales team to define and formualte the "high-qualified" leads for them. We got access to their CRM platform. So, we exported their existing customers, sales qualified leads, and marketing qualified leads list from their CRM database.
After importing the client first-party CRM data, we generated the firmographics of their CRM accounts such as company size, geo, industry etc. Next, we used our machine learning algorithms to train models to identify "high-qualified" leads. The output of the algorithm was a list of B2B segments ranked by a qualification score. The list was verified by TalentClick marketing diector. The following tables shows a few of B2B segments generated by the model:
|Company Size
|Oil & Gas
|250 - 2000
Besides the attributes of the companies we needed to target, we also generated a list of job titles that we needed to target in those companies such as VP Safety, VP of HSE (Health & Safety Executive), Head of Safety, and Safety Director.
The main challenge was to precisely target safety decision-makers in companies with specific B2B attributes in different U.S. states.
We have used our ad buying technology to identify and target the right B2B audiences and show them our ads so that users go to the client's Landing Page to learn more about TalentClick safety product. We have used several staregies for targeting such as: 3rd-party B2B data providers, contextual targeting, whitelisting relevant publishers etc. You can read more about our targeting strategies here: B2B Audience Targeting.
While running the campaign, we also measured the visitors to client's Landing Pages using Act-On marketing platform. We did A/B testing to measure the impact of the display advertising campaign on the top of the funnel (i.e. awareness).
Our measurements showed that the campaign increased the number of visitors to TalentClick's website at least by 54%.
During the course of the campaign, we were also tracking the firmographics of visitor companies. Our analytics data showed that we had more than 30 enterprise companies from the United States visiting TalentClick's website. Some of the companies who visited the client's website are listed below:
|Company Size
|Halliburton Company
|Houston, TX
|Oil & Energy
|Chevron Corporation
|Houston, TX
|Oil & Energy
|Lennox International Inc
|Richardson, TX
|Bechtel Crporation
|San Francisco, CA
TalentClick's campaign lift was significant because we could target new prospects from large U.S. companies in Oil & Gas, Construction, and Manufacturing industries which TalentClick didn't have any previous interactions with and bring them to their website.

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SUEZ will be demonstrating how it spearheads resource management and the integration of urban development solutions at the forthcoming "Cities for Life" event, the global summit on inclusive, innovative and resilient cities. This is all part of the shift towards what our Group calls the "Resourceful City".
In partnership with the Forum Smart City-La Tribune, "Cities of Life" will take place on 21 and 22 November, focusing on initiatives to co-design the "city for all".
SUEZ CEO Jean-Louis Chaussade will attend the opening round-table session on the inclusive city, alongside:
Let's talk about the inclusive city!
Urban inclusion is about space, but it is also a social and economic issue covering areas such as housing, water, sanitation, waste management, biodiversity, equal opportunities and job creation. Follow the discussions from 9:30 to 10:10 on Tuesday 22 November 2016.
SUEZ will put forward some tangible examples of its actions to promote an inclusive, innovative and resilient city.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are 0-3 in Clayton Kershaw's three starts against the rival San Francisco Giants so far this season as he takes the ball for them at home on Wednesday night in top baseball betting action at the sportsbooks.
Kershaw is 11-6 with a 2.24 ERA on the season, but the Dodgers lost each of his starts against the Giants on April 22, April 28, and May 21. Mike Leake (9-6, 3.53 ERA) will be on the mound for the Giants for Wednesday's game.
Opening Odds & Computer Pick
The Los Angeles Dodgers were listed as -221 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at BetOnline, while odds makers set the opening total line around 6 earlier at Bodog.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.3-4.2 win for the Giants. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Los Angeles (74-57) will face the 69-63 Giants in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs San Francisco injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 18-rated Los Angeles Dodgers and the league No. 14-ranked San Francisco Giants, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds – VSB
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Los Angeles Dodgers No. 21-ranked scoring average of 4.08 runs per game, against a San Francisco Giants offense rated No. 12 and scoring 4.28 runs per game. The Dodgers have averaged 8.34 hits per game to date this season, less than the Giants hitters have managed (9.21 per nine innings).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Los Angeles has the No. 3-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Giants own the No. 7 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
San Francisco suffered a 2-1 loss against Los Angeles on Tuesday, as M Bumgarner wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Dodger Stadium.
Betting Trends
- San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
- San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Francisco's last 10 games on the road
- LA Dodgers is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
- LA Dodgers is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
San Francisco at Colorado, Thursday, September 3rd
Los Angeles at San Diego, Thursday, September 3rd
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Soooo, I'm a little behind and Monday's half over.
I'm sorry.
Here we go:
Pre-register/Pick up Tickets for:
Reptile World Third Annual Janice Eisenhart Memorial Program. Learn about the facinating world of reptiles during this captivating program with LIVE animals! (please note: this program will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.) For students in grades K and up and their parents. Free tickets are required and will be available beginning October 28. (Program will be held November 4 at 7pm at Central Library)
November 7th at 9:45am- Dr. Suess (Ages 3-5) Code 310401
Let your imagination run wild with Dr. Suess. Join us as we read several of his books and explore them through various projects and activities. $15 SBDCRC November 7th at 9:45am *Note: Let's Celebrate Fall and Dr. Suess have the same ID Code in the magazine, so confirm you are registered for the correct class when calling.
November 7th at 7pm at Bull Run Library- Tell everyone what you're thankful for with this fun centerpiece for your family's Thanksgiving table. Grades K-5. Younger siblings welcome with an adult. Registration required, online, by phone or in person.
Wonderful Wednesday at the Freedom Center in Manassas- Pumpkins: Get ready for fall and Halloween with a day of pumpkin arts and crafts. Caregiver participation required. Cost is $10/class. (703) 993-8444
Girls Lock In and Sleepover (3rd-5th Graders) Code 310204
Join us for a night full of fun. Snacks and Breakfast will be provided. Come dressed in your favorite PJs and fuzzy slippers. Pre-registration required by November 1. For girls only in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. $30, CAFC November 16th 7pm-7am
Monday, October 28
From 2-3, join Potomac Library for a Halloween "Mish Mash": Wear your costume, if you'd like, and join us for stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 2-5. We will have trick-or-treat after the stories! Drop in; no registration required.
I joke about being jealous of all the pink breast cancer events (Brain Awareness is Grey. You know who wants to eat grey yogurt or buy grey shirts? Nobody.), however it's important and Novant Health has a fun event where you can get screened, too, tonight from 6-9pm in Haymarket: Our popular Ladies' Night Out event is back and bigger than ever before. Shop jewelry styles and accessories while trying the latest makeup trends, sampling tasty appetizers and sipping mocktails. Enjoy a complimentary chair massage, enter to win fabulous prizes and walk home with a swanky swag bag. Most important, take the time to get your screening mammogram while supporting other women. Be part of the power of pink and join us.
Tuesday, October 29
Don't run out of time to visit the pumpkin patch!! Our Fall Fun Guide has a big list of them, as well as trunk or treats and more!
Spooky Tots at Virginia Gateway, Atlas Walk in Gainesville, will be at 10:30am. This free event will include songs, facepainting, Halloween Crafts, giveaway, and more!
Wednesday, October 30
Trick or Treat at Envoy! On Wednesday, October 30th Envoy Nursing home will be giving out candy to little trick or treaters that show up at our facility between 2pm and 6pm. This offers a safe environment for little ones to trick or treat and allows our residents to enjoy seeing them in their costumes! (14906 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Woodbridge, VA 22191) We'll be there at 4pm.
From 4-7pm, kids who come in costume will get a free 4 count kids meal at Chick Fil A Sudley Manor (Manassas)
Thursday, October 31 HALLOWEEN
Chinn Library will host two costume parades, one at 10:30am and one at 2pm.
Join the Marketplace at Madison Crescent for face painting, goody bags, trick or treat, and a costume contest with cash prizes from 3pm-5pm!
We've got trunk-or-treat or trick-or-treat events on the calendar at Manassas Mall, Potomac Mills Mall, Manassas Park Community Center, Manassas St. Thomas and Church on the Move,
Friday, November 1
As the weather gets colder, figure out your favorite indoor play area!! We've got bounce houses like Kids N Motion, House of Bounce, Jump N Jimmys and more!! We'd love your feedback as it's been years since we've been to some of them! Send your reviews to us via email or Facebook!
Saturday, November 2
Haven't had enough Halloween yet? A zombie walk is what happens when a group of people dress up like zombies, meet someplace and then lurch, shuffle and basically go for a walk together making zombie noises. The 3rd Annual Fredericksburg Zombie Walk, benefiting the Hope House, SECA, the King George Food Bank and S.E.R.V.E, will take place November 2nd, 2013. Please bring a nonperishable food item, a household cleaning product or a roll of paper towels to donate and read the event information in its entirety.
From 7:30-10, Middle Schoolers can enjoy a night out at Chinn Rec Center: DJ/Music, wallyball, dodgeball, basketball, lounge area. 7:30-10pm $5, PWCS Student ID required. Grades 6-8 ONLY.
Sunday, November 3
Middle and High Schoolers can enjoy a free open gym at Potomac Crest Baptist Church beginning at 6pm.


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Hailin in Mudanjiang
|Coordinates: 44°35′38″N129°22′48″E / 44.594°N 129.380°ECoordinates: 44°35′38″N129°22′48″E / 44.594°N 129.380°E
|People's Republic of China
|Prefecture-level city
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Hailin (Chinese: 海林; pinyin: Hǎilín) is a county-level city, under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Mudanjiang, in the southeast of Heilongjiang province, China, bordering Jilin province to the southwest. It has an area of 8,816 km2 (3,404 sq mi), and a population of 422000 (as reported in 2012). Ethnic groups include the majority Han Chinese as well as significant numbers of Manchu and ethnic Koreans.
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Literally, the name Hailin in English means "sea forest", some people guess the meaning is "boundless forest", but the truth is this city was a merger of two counties which called "Xinhai"and"Wulin".As easy to remember,the new city's name was choose one Chinese character in each old counties, and combined them as"Hailin". In this sense, Hailin shares a name with the "boundless" Linhai Snowfield (林海雪原; Línhǎi Xuěyuán).
Hailin is today known by several descriptive names - "forest sea and snow plain", "hometown of Manchurian tigers", and "hometown of Chinese north medicine". However, in the past many knew Hailin from the story of people's revolutionary hero Yang Zi Rong (杨子荣), the real life hero Zhang Zonggui. His story was made into a modern, revolutionary Beijing opera Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy, based the 1957 novel 林海雪原 (Línhǎi Xuěyuan) by Qü Bo.[1] Various movies have been made of the same story.
History and administration [ edit ]
Hailin must have been inhabited even in the ancient times of the Shāng Dynasty or Yīn Dynasty (殷代), if not the Neolithic era. Historic sites include ancient Qunli rock paintings, Jiangdong ancient cemeteries of Jin Dynasty, the early site of the Qing Dynasty Ninguta city (from which a structure called Ninggu Ta - "Ninngu Tower" - remains[2]), a wooden Russian Orthodox cathedral, a depot of the Chinese Eastern Railway constructed in 1903, and the Yang Zirong martyrs' cemetery.
During China's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1937–45) the Japanese established a military airport at Hailin. Even recently (2005) aircraft bombs continue to be discovered during construction and other projects.
The present day administrative division traces its recent history to Xinhai county established in 1946. The division was changed to city-grade in 1992. Nowadays, there are 8 towns and 123 administrative villages in the Hailin City division. The towns include Hailin town(海林镇), Changting town(长汀镇), Chaihe town(柴河镇), Sandao town(三道镇), Erdao town(二道镇), Hengdao town(横道镇), Xinan Korean autonomous town (新安朝鲜族镇), Shanshi town(山市镇).
Geography and resources [ edit ]
90% of the Hailin City administrative area is mountainous. Principal geographic features of Hailin include Shen Mountain, Qian Mountain, Qiulingman Mound, Haigu Plain, Zhangguancai Ridge, and 140 streams or rivers of the Mudanjiang water system (74 belonging to the Hailang drainage basin and 66 belonging to the Mudanjiang drainage basin). The larger rivers are the Mudanjiang River, the Hailang River, Sandao River, Erdao River, Toudao River, Shanshi River, Mijang River, Hongdian River, and Douyin River.
71% of the county is covered by forest. Important products include timber, medicinal herbs such as ginseng and eleutherococcus senticosus, and forest foods such as edible mushrooms, which are farmed in large quantities.
Tourism [ edit ]
Tourist activities include skiing. Other attractions include two national forest parks (Roaring Tiger Mountain and China Snowland), the largest artificial lake in northeast China (the Lotus Lake), and the largest animal raising center in China, if not the world (the Hengdaohezi Northeast Tiger Center). Hengdaohezi Northeast Tiger Park is the largest breeding center for Siberian tigers in the country. It was established in 1986 with 8 tigers, and has a population of some 256 tigers (as of 2006).
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Footnotes [ edit ]
- ^ In English, published by the Foreign Languages Press as "Tracks in the Snowy Forest", by Chu Po (Author), Sidney Shapiro (Translator)
- ^ 默读宁古塔 [Silently reading Ninguta]. Hailin People's Government. Archived from the original on 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2009-04-04.


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Note: I picked this piece up from a book many years ago and I'm reposting it here because it remains brilliant.
What is Intelligence, Anyway?
© Isaac Asimov
What is intelligence, anyway? When I was in the army, I received the kind of aptitude test that all soldiers took and, against a normal of 100, scored 160. No one at the base had ever seen a figure like that, and for two hours they made a big fuss over me. (It didn't mean anything. The next day I was still a buck private with KP – kitchen police – as my highest duty.)
All my life I've been registering scores like that, so that I have the complacent feeling that I'm highly intelligent, and I expect other people to think so, too. Actually, though, don't such scores simply mean that I am very good at answering the type of academic questions that are considered worthy of answers by people who make up the intelligence testspeople with intellectual bents similar to mine?
For instance, I had an auto-repair man once, who, on these intelligence tests, could not possibly have scored more than 80, by my estimate. I always took it for granted that I was far more intelligent than he was. Yet, when anything went wrong with my car I hastened to him with it, watched him anxiously as he explored its vitals, and listened to his pronouncements as though they were divine oraclesand he always fixed my car.
Well, then, suppose my auto-repair man devised questions for an intelligence test. Or suppose a carpenter did, or a farmer, or, indeed, almost anyone but an academician. By every one of those tests, I'd prove myself a moron. And, I'd be a moron, too. In a world where I could not use my academic training and my verbal talents but had to do something intricate or hard, working with my hands, I would do poorly. My intelligence, then, is not absolute but is a function of the society I live in and of the fact that a small subsection of that society has managed to foist itself on the rest as an arbiter of such matters.
Consider my auto-repair man, again. He had a habit of telling me jokes whenever he saw me. One time he raised his head from under the automobile hood to say: "Doc, a deaf-and-mute guy went into a hardware store to ask for some nails. He put two fingers together on the counter and made hammering motions with the other hand. The clerk brought him a hammer. he shook his head and pointed to the two fingers he was hammering. The clerk brought him nails. He picked out the sizes he wanted, and left. Well, doc, the next guy who came in was a blind man. He wanted scissors. How do you suppose he asked for them?"
Indulgently, I lifted my right hand and made scissoring motions with my first two fingers. Whereupon my auto-repair man laughed raucously and said, "Why, you dumb jerk, he used his voice and asked for them." Then he said smugly, "I've been trying that on all my customers today." "Did you catch many? I asked. "Quite a few," he said, "but I knew for sure I'd catch you." "Why is that?" I asked. "Because you're so goddamned educated, doc, I knew you couldn't be very smart."
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Neymar spends 14 minutes on ground during four World Cup matches
Brazilian player Neymar has scored twice in his side's journey to the World Cup quarter-finals.
However, a Swiss TV station worked out that he has spent a lot of time on the ground after being fouled.
Despite only playing four matches, the Paris Saint-Germain star's theatrics have seen him spend almost 14 minutes on the ground during this year's World Cup in Russia.
July 4, 2018
Swiss TV station RTS calculated that the 26-year-old has spent a staggering 13 minutes 50 seconds on the ground.
As he has been fouled 23 times in four matches, Neymar spends on average almost 30 seconds 'recovering' from every knock.
He spent three minutes and 40 seconds recovering in Brazil's match against Switzerland, two minutes 46 seconds against Costa Rica, one minute and 56 seconds recovering during the game against Serbia, and a huge five minutes and 29 seconds on the ground against Mexico.
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HIM Leadership Development: Learning from each other
Recorded: March 3, 2016
1 CEU – External Forces
This discussion is designed to raise awareness of alternative career paths, new HIM functions needed for electronic health records, and leadership skills necessary for success! Learn from these accomplished HIM professionals!
|Diane Ward RN MHSA CCS-P AHFI
Director, Triage Operations
Anthem Inc.
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Coding & Documentation Manager
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Edited and authored by international experts,A Practical Manual of Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseasepresents concise, evidence-based, multi-disciplinary guidance relevant for a global audience. Where appropriate, chapters include an evidence appraisal section which critically assesses the level of the evidence available for different treatment options. Reflecting the latest in clinical research and showcasing techniques pioneered by the contributors, the book includes chapters dedicated to advances in: cytology radiological assessment molecular biology and treatment rationale in thyroid cancer surgical technique including minimally invasive modalities Designed to be user-friendly, the book contains key points, case studies, color photographs and diagrams throughout. Multiple choice questions included at the end of each chapter enable self assessment. The book will be relevant to the medical undergraduate, postgraduate and clinical nurse specialist. Primary care physicians will find this an excellent resource for reference purposes and it will update specialists involved with treating thyroid and parathyroid disease in the fields of Pathology, Radiology, Oncology, Endocrinology and Surgery.
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Titolo: Practical Manual of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease
Autori: Arora - Tolley -Tuttle
Editore: Wiley
Volume: Unico
Edizione: 2010
Lingua: Inglese
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Changes to the 2021 International Building Code allow for construction of mass timber buildings with larger heights and areas than is currently permitted in Types III, IV, and V construction. This presentation will provide an overview of the allowable heights and areas for the three new types of mass timber construction: Types IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C. Construction fire safety requirements and owner responsibilities related to the fire resistance elements of the building will also be discussed.
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the development process for allowable heights, areas, and number of stories permitted for tall mass timber types of construction.
2. Evaluate the new fire barrier requirements.
3. Recognize provisions for construction site fire prevention.
4. Recite the owner responsibilities for fire resistance elements.


text: The history of Andean textiles stretches back thousands of years to the first people to settle along the coast of what is modern day Peru. Since ancient times, textiles were valued as the predominate art form as weavers developed original styles, designs and techniques, many of which are unique to these pre-Columbian cultures. Contemporary Andean weavers inherited this rich textile tradition and today proudly continue in the path of their ancestors as they adapt to the changes and opportunities of our modern age.


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A quiet disturbed only by the chirping of the birds and
a test of patience that is only held together with the hope of a fish on your line. A home in the plantation that smells of the dew every morning and goes to bed with the hum of the creatures of the night singing in tandem.
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To make your big day unforgettable, choose your wedding venue at least 4 to 6 months in advance. So, you will have enough time to plan for other critical things such as catering, guest accommodation, catering and more.
Things to Consider while Choosing a Wedding Venue
When choosing a wedding venue, it is important to select one within a reasonable distance from most guests. If your guests are travelling from out of town, make sure the wedding venue is located near the airport.
Capacity and Minimums
Know the venue capacity and the minimum food and beverage set for the venue. If you have an estimate that exceeds the minimum spend, talk to the professionals to make an informed decision on the size of the venue or food & beverages right before the wedding.
Services and Amenities
Some wedding venues waive off the facility fee and only charge a down payment with the cost of the food. So, check their menu in advance to make any necessary changes for your wedding. If the venues have a tables, chairs and linen, you can save a great deal of money. You can also put a little effort to make it match your theme and ambiance.
Also, check whether the venues have a built in audio-visual equipment for you to use during your Swan Valley wedding.
Pay a special attention to the existing décor inside the venue and concentrate on what the architecture and building's interior structure convey. To match the desired theme of your wedding, do more decorating to make up for it.
Cost and Flexibility
A great way to negotiate with venues is being flexible on the date. If they have an open date on their calendar to fill, choose it to get more discounts and offers. Also, make sure that the wedding venue you choose is flexible to every guests you have invited especially people with special needs.
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Spring relaxation and recreation: A campus guide
The River
In my opinion, the Connecticut River is one of Dartmouth's most underrated spots on campus. Tucked away on the edge of campus, away from the hustle and bustle of the Green, it's the perfect place to escape when you need a few moments of peace and quiet. It's stunningly beautiful at all times of the year, especially when surrounded by foliage rich trees in the fall, but there's something special about the river in the spring. The ice has melted, indicating the end of a long and arduous winter (or, in the case of this past one, a disconcertingly mild winter) and the impending arrival of warmth and greenery. There are multitudes of activities on the river during this time of year; my personal favorites being canoeing and kayaking. Bring a few friends down, rent out a canoe or kayak from Ledyard and go to town. The river has so many little inlets and islands to stop on, you could spend a while rowing up and down it without running out of things to do. Not to mention, the scenery is stunning. And when the weather gets warmer, grab your bathing suit and go for a swim in the river. Nothing screams spring term like a chilly plunge into the river.
Occom Pond
Walks around Occom Pond are a good idea at any time of the year, even during bitter cold nights in the winter (perhaps after going skating and having hot chocolate at the DOC House). There's something magical about its tranquil, secluded location near the scenic golf course and the historic DOC house. It always seems that after a few laps around Occom, chatting with a friend, all of your problems and fears are way smaller; it's indescribably therapeutic. And the fact that Occom looks beautiful when flows bloom in the spring, in addition to the warmer air, easily makes it one of the best places to go this term.
Golf Course
Right beside good ol' Occom Pond is the golf course, which is another slightly hidden gem on campus. Of course, it's great for sledding and cross-country skiing in the winter, but I think its best asset is the opportunity it provides for stargazing in the spring. The ice has all melted from the course, leaving the grass green and free to roam. Granted, the spring rain can make the grass wet, so when you go stargazing be sure to bring along something water-resistant to sit on — maybe a raincoat or small tarp. But there's no better way to spend these soon-to-be warmer nights than looking up at the sky and remembering how unimportant that reading you should be doing really is. If you're feeling especially ambitious and want to switch up the usual Foco-to-go-on-the-Green, get food to go with a few friends and eat on the golf course.
Frat Row
Though frat row is undoubtedly more notorious for its nighttime offerings, a daytime trip down Webster has its own unique benefits-especially as springtime approaches. The frat dogs constitute the row's biggest attraction. Whether one is missing a beloved pet at home, or just needs a boost after a tough day, playing with an adorable puppy is undeniably a popular activity. Be sure to check out Phi Delt's yard if you want to catch a glimpse of Winston the pig, who has just returned from a relaxing winter vacation in Atlanta. Webster is also the perfect place for a leisurely walk with a friend, or a light jog. In the light of day, the architectural beauty of some of the frat houses becomes all the more apparent. This term also might be the ideal time to give the row a chance, since the construction work on Tri Kap is almost completed, and Webster has been instilled with a new sense of peace and quiet.
The Green
As the temperature rises, so too does the number of people frequenting the Green to talk, tan, study or just get in a relaxing nap under the sun. Already, the time has come to carefully plot pathways through the Green in order to avoid the frisbee and soccer games of students eager to embrace the warm weather and open space. On a particularly hot day, there's also the chance to seek solace under one of the trees lining the green across from Baker. Certainly, studying for an economics test becomes considerably less grim when you are surrounded by laughing children and dogs playing fetch. An obvious improvement from the dimly lit corridors of the stacks! Of course, you might also want to practice caution while navigating the Green at night. It may make for for a vastly less peaceful area if one were to unwittingly stumble upon a couple intent on completing the Dartmouth seven.


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Ann Surg. 2007 Apr; 245(4): 526–532.
Michaels RK1, Makary MA, Dahab Y, Frassica FJ, Heitmiller E, Rowen LC, Crotreau R, Brem H, Pronovost PJ.
Review the evidence regarding methods to prevent wrong site operations and present a framework that healthcare organizations can use to evaluate whether they have reduced the probability of wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong patient operations.
Operations involving the wrong site, patient, and procedure continue despite national efforts by regulators and professional organizations. Little is known about effective policies to reduce these "never events," and healthcare professional's knowledge or appropriate use of these policies to mitigate events.
A literature review of the evidence was performed using PubMed and Google; key words used were wrong site surgery, wrong side surgery, wrong patient surgery, and wrong procedure surgery. The framework to evaluate safety includes assessing if a behaviorally specific policy or procedure exists, whether staff knows about the policy, and whether the policy is being used appropriately.
Higher-level policies or programs have been implemented by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Veteran's Health Administration, Canadian Orthopaedic, and the North American Spine Society Associations to reduce wrong site surgery. No scientific evidence is available to guide hospitals in evaluating whether they have an effective policy, and whether staff know of the policy and appropriately use the policy to prevent "never events."
There is limited evidence of behavioral interventions to reduce wrong site, patient, and surgical procedures. We have outlined a framework of measures that healthcare organizations can use to start evaluating whether they have reduced adverse events in operations.
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Job Description
- Job Title: Business Development Executive - UK South
- Salary: Up to £50,000 dependent on experience, plus excellent benefits - bonus, pension 15%, private medical cover, life assurance plus others
- 12 to 15 Month Fixe Term Contract
- Location: Field Based with the need to be in the Central London Offices on a Regular Basis
- Role Purpose: To Identify and Transact Suitable Projects for Core Funding by the Company or Join Collaborative R&D Awards.
James Hume is recruiting for a Business Development Manager who has experience of working in the Life Sciences sector to join a Biotech leading the way in the development of the Cell and Gene Therapy industry in Europe. They are a centre of excellence that collaborates with both academia to bring therapies to the market using their scientific, regulatory, clinical trial and commercial expertise. They are seeking a Business Development Manager to continue to expand their reach in the south of the UK by taking over a successful territory by seeking new opportunities, identifying gaps and maintaining existing relationships.
The Company
The company are a centre of excellence that is at the forefront of research into the development of cell and gene therapies to take these across the translational gap, through clinical trials to launch. Their impact on this sector is growing as they continue to provide the pathway to bring therapies to the clinic and share their expertise with collaborators. Their headquarters are in central London where they have built a leading multidisciplinary team that has the ability to take a therapy from concept through the development cycle to the market. They collaborate with both academia and industry and they are able to provide the scientific, clinical and commercial expertise needed to overcome the challenges that hinder the commercialization of these fast developing, cutting edge technologies. Their longer term aim is to make the UK a global leader in the development and commercial exploitation of therapies. They are making great strides towards this aim with therapies entering phase 2 clinical trials and building credible cases to be progressed to stage 3. Added to this they are expanding their manufacturing and development operations by opening a new manufacturing centre in Stevenage to meet increased demand for their services from the academic and commercial sectors.
The Role
The purpose of the Business Development Manager is to take control of the territory covering the south of the UK. With the responsibility for not only managing existing collaborative relationships with academic institutions, UK technology Transfer Offices commercial and clinical operations to ensure a continual flow of programmes to the company. You will map out your territory to identify new opportunities, those developing new technologies to target and building relationships with the relevant technology transfer offices. With the aim to identify and close transactions to secure projects suitable for funding by the company themselves on in collaborative R&D grants such as the Wellcome Trust, MRC etc.
This is an established and successful territory that has great potential as the company's influence continue to grow. This means there is an established customer base for you to work with and grow to complement the new business you will seek. You will be working closely with the Director of Business Development to become established and then grow in the role over time to develop your own career.
You will need to have previous experience of sales / business development / technology transfer position in the life sciences sector. You will need to have experience or technology transfer in either a commercial or academic environment with experience of UK and European grants e.g. Innovate UK, Wellcome Trust and Horizon 2020. With experience in the management of key accounts and customer relationship management.
This is a field based role but there is the requirement to be able to attend their central London offices once a week.


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IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016
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Providing global innovation and expertise to the Southeast Asian security, fire and safety markets
The 4th edition of the region's leading security, fire and safety exhibition and conference, IFSEC Southeast Asia will be on 7 - 9 September 2016 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia. IFSEC Southeast Asia further expands with an additional hall to provide an estimated 10,000+ international professional visitors even more products and solutions from 350 leading brands and companies rounded-up across from across Asia and the globe!
IFSEC Southeast Asia continues to be the platform for all security, fire and safety professionals to access the latest solutions in CCTV, Surveillance, Biometric Access, Perimeter Security, Access Control and many other sectors available in the market. If your job requires you to keep abreast of physical, electronic, and fire safety solutions and measures, you don't one want to miss the one event in Southeast Asia where you can see, demonstrate, and inquire directly about the largest range of products and solutions to meet the requirements for all levels of private and commercial enterprises.
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Lloyd's List Business Briefing: London
Topic video - Global sulphur cap 2020: fuel management
With the global sulphur cap regulation to come in to force in two years time, this expert panel discusses the importance of ship owners' fuel management programmes, charter clauses, fuel testing and crew training.
Don't have time to watch? See the full video transcript below.
Video transcript
Tim, I know you are concerned not just for the shipowner but the much broader supply chain and how this is going to affect the entire industry.
There is no doubt that what's going to happen in 2020 is going to happen. Earlier on we heard the question: 'Might it be delayed?' Absolutely not. The IMO regulations wouldn't even begin to do that. The earliest that they could do that is 2022. So too late, we're there. And it will affect, as I've seen, every element. Every stakeholder of the industry has been affected to a lessor or greater degree.
I sit on the European Sustainability Shipping Forum; I sit on the CIMAC; the ISO ARA Quality Forums, IBIA. Everybody is trying to address this issue with a focal point on PPR5, where the implementation plan will start to be formed. And every sector that we look at there are elements of risk. And I would say that for the ship operator, and this may sound controversial, availability of fuel is not an issue when it comes to compliant fuel. If it is not there then provision is made, whether you'll be able to fill forms out and say, 'It wasn't available, I bought 700 semi stokes, 3% fuel.'
However, the ship owner needs to realise the risk if they do not prepare in a way where their fuel management is very clearly defined to take into consideration the tremendous diversity and range of formulations of fuels that is going to be facing them from one bunker to the next. They could run huge operational risks on board ship. This is fundamental: One area which needs to be looked at very seriously, that every ship operator needs to assess their fuel management programme. Without that, that's where the first element of risk needs to be addressed, and there are some legal implications on that. If something goes wrong; whose fault was it? Was it the supplier or not?
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The other element in the reality of the supply chain where there is concern is between the shipowner, the charterer, they make a bunker clause – the charter bunker clause. And then the charterer and the supplier, from which is another supply cause. Are they the same? What was asked for and how does that legally stand? I believe that really, that whole process and procedure needs to be looked at again, in the context that all fuels now will face a very defined limit that is going to be provided for. All fuels face the current challenges we have had with 0.1 with 0.5, as blenders will blend as close to 0.5. And the risk of regular non-compliant fuel being supplied is very high as everybody is trying to get rid of that sulphur. So those are elements which need to be looked at very specifically.
The other elements that ship operators, we've touched on before here, is the ship needs to be operating on 0.5 on the morning of January the first 2020. This is not a quick change over; this needs to start well before. Transition starts now, implementation starts January 2020 and that's the understanding of the enforcement agencies. There is no tolerance, the limit is the limit. I leave that as a point for discussion and argument.
So, how does a ship know when he can buy 0.5? When does he start that process? He will ask the supplier 'When can you supply 0.5?'. The supplier says, 'Well when do you want it?' The supply chain actually has the biggest problem more than the ship and the risk they have to get their barges cleaned out, their tanks stored up and prepared with sufficient quantities of 0.5, below 10,000 tons, or whatever is going to be asked of them, will be very, very high. But again, for the ship operator if they don't have that available they can load their 0.5. But I put a twist on this, if there is not 0.5 there, there may well be plenty of distillate, the supplier will say, 'Well we can give you 0.1% distillate 10,000 tons on your order.' Consider the cost implication to the charterer who is thinking he is going to spend $100 a ton less. So, legally speaking your charter clauses need to be very clear; the word compliance is up to and including 0.5%, it doesn't define what type of fuel it has got to be. Operationally, back to the ships, there is a responsibility to ensure that they are prepared for the diversity of that fuel.
So, I think that moving forward and looking at it, every element of the stage from refinery through to the supply to the ship operator and the responsibilities and risks need to be discussed and formed in a way that their processes are prepared and ready before 2020. Planning has got to be done. I see one of the greatest hindrances for preparation is commercialisation, is our commercial interests, we've heard it today. Refineries, there is a reluctance to let go what is going to happen. And one of the things we are asking for in CIMAC, in ISO is clarity of how these fuels will look. Until we know that, we will remain in that chasm of uncertainty.
Iain, we've talked a little bit there about the crews and how they could understand the fuel that they've got. But to a certain extent, it's about when you ask for a test of the fuel and the test comes back you know whether it's a good fuel or not a good fuel, don't you?
Well you do if you have a test. Good practice would suggest that you should always test any fuel that's brought on board a ship but part of the challenge going forwards is going to be the nature of these fuels is going to be different. And therefore, you could have two fuels on board a ship which independently are entirely useable but when you put them together you run into problems. So, people on board ship are going to have to be much more attuned to the likelihood or potential of this issue and really understand what the implications are, and it's difficult for them to know. There is a limited amount of tests that you can do on board a ship to determine the risk immediately. But they're certainly going to have to be getting their fuel looked at more. And I think that crew training, the fundamentals of crew training and awareness is something that shipping companies can start to address sooner rather than later.
Joe, this is a real problem for you because the crew could have done what was expected of them and yet there is still an issue – Joe Walsh.
We've had situations in California, I was thinking back as I was listening to Iain talk, where we've had black outs, at least in the early stages of trying to switch over to the right kind of fuel. And that after studies, after studies, and at first it was easy for industry to say look what you are doing, you are going to cause a bigger environmental risk by having the crew switch over. One thing that we've taken out of the equation with the 2020 component is taking out the switch over. So, there's that part of it.
Now the question is still in the management of, as Joe Hughes mentioned, whether you are going to have a black out, or you are going to have engine issues, or break downs and those types of things. And we have had claims, I've dealt with them myself, where you've had two compliant fuels but for some other chemical reason there is a reaction where they are incompatible and they can gum up the system so to speak – that's lawyer talk and I have no idea technically of what that meant. But that's the issue, and so, as our technical folks will tell us, that yes both are compliant, both come back from laboratories as being compliant but when you do draw from one tank and you switch over to another tank, which may be another parcel that you loaded in some other port, all of a sudden, you've got this component of fuel that the engines just can't operate with. I think that's going to be the kind of issues we are going to see until we get a balance of exactly we are looking at, until we can figure out whether fuel picked up in West Africa versus, something that's picked up in Asia, are compatible.
I think where the challenge will come in, as it has even now, is not only do the crews have to be aware and keep things segregated as good practice suggests now, but the lab results and the testing will have to be done quicker and little bit more real time to be able to assure the crews that what they have on their portside tanks, or starboard side tanks, is something that they can actually consume. That the charterers have certified that the owners are agreeable that they can go ahead and burn that fuel.
Tim, classification societies have changed from what they were even five years ago and they are now much more involved in the fuel type and fuel trends. How can Class talk to the challenges that Joe Walsh has just outlined?
Very good. We should remember Class is involved in the statutory side as a recognised organisation. So, Class is looking at the safe operation of the ship. And absolutely the fuel system design of a ship, there are certain rules that are laid down which is fundamental in the design. And interestingly, Lloyd's has been very centrally involved with IACS in the development of an update on the universal recommendations for petroleum diesel systems, fuel treatment systems – just come out in July. And with this in mind specifically and I've been heavily involved in that as well, looking at the way the ship's fuel systems are designed from the start. There are basic fuel systems, you can get away with a flat tank service tag; you can get away with one fuel pump; absolute basic but that is not good enough for today.
We are going to get these diverse fuels out there. Two tank fuel ships should, in my opinion and this is my opinion only, should be banned because it does not fit the requirements of the industry worldwide today. Unless they particularly are just going from A to B and they only have one type of fuel. But if they are going to go into a round global operation, you need a multiple number of fuel tanks and that is a nightmare for tankers, the bulkers, which were originally built for just two or four tanks. So, there are cost implications on that. Should we be saying that you need to increase the number of tanks on ships?
So, a lot of work has gone into looking at systems design, but not only that but from our side, recommendations for ships to carry out fuel system audits on board, which the surveyors would check on an annual basis, to have a log. What are you doing to actually manage your fuel? Are you testing the fuel at the bunker station? It's not a requirement, it's a recommendation. We would have liked to change it to a requirement but unfortunately, it's quite difficult in this marine industry to move things. But if it's there as a recommendation, those companies that want it will get notification of the fact that they are taking that on. And not only that but they are looking at the fuel system treatment plant, they're are doing audits to make sure they are working properly. On a regular basis they take more samples, see how their system is audited. So, say for insurance companies, I would be saying, do you have one of these special fuel system audit programs you have on board? So, you know then that actually the ship has got the right attitude and I loved that word earlier, if everybody had the right attitude we wouldn't need the regulations, we'd know what to do.
When I was at sea, we didn't have any of this paperwork, I left just before it came out. We knew we had to run the ship properly, we were proud of it. That's not to say they are not today, there is a lot of extra equipment on board today. And I think, with the whole operation on board a ship, yes Class, we are looking at that on the fuel systems, where our role is. We get the feedback from statutory and we have our consultancy side on all class societies, we are getting huge demands and an increase of queries. 'How can we better improve our system?' 'How can we make it more efficient?' 'What filter sizes?' So, we link in with cross industry forums, such as the CIMAC working group for fuels; the ISO for fuel standards and other industry organisations, like IBIA and other forums which are looking at the fuel supply chain.
And it's important that we are talking together across the industry, with all stakeholders, because there is no point one just coming out with an article saying this is the way to do it, we need to get buy in in the industry. And never before have we need this more than now. I know it's difficult; people say I'm just an idealist – you can't get everyone round to agree on something. But gentlemen, there's enough money for everybody here to make together. We have to get this through this stage; we have no choice and it's all for the betterment of the environment that we have.
We believe that in Class and we look at designs. We're getting a lot of new fuel types coming in, some very interesting ones from plastics, from waste. Even the idea of going back to boilers using fluidized boilers, using solid municipal waste. So, we are very much a central part of that because of course how do you fit that on a ship? What are the class rules? What is, how is that approved statutorily? We are part of that; it's an important part. It gives assurance and independent verification that this will work and it's going do what it needs to do.
So just to kind of complete this part of the circle. Iain, how are you working with Class to answer some of the crisis issues that you see coming forward?
Well, one of the lessons we learned when the ECA came out at 0.1%, we brought out a couple of new fuels, one of them at the time of the regulation and one shortly afterwards. And we didn't send those fuels to the labs immediately. And we learnt the lesson that there was a little bit of confusion with the likes of FOBAS and other fuel testing agencies. So, we will most definitely be sending any new fuel that we're going to bring to the market, not only do we test it but will be sending it to, these guys, who are independent, for them to at least learn about it and form a view on it and be able to help their customers with commentary about its suitableness for use. So, certainly as soon as fuels are coming out we will be working with them to basically ensure that everybody understands it. That's the key.
So, there will be hopefully an increased degree of communication between the industry because the challenges over the next couple of years are going to be pretty tough for all of us.
We run a number of technical programs helping shipowners manage their engines and their equipment and increasingly we find that the engineering crew on the ship don't understand how to run the equipment that they've already got. Particularly when with relation to fuel treatment. A lot of vessels are slow steaming, particularly container ships. That means you can run the through-put rate on your fuel purifiers at a much lower level, lower rate, which will give you a much better cleaning capability. And yet we still see problems of contaminants coming through and causing damage. And it's just evidence to us that the guys on the ship don't know how to run the equipment that they have got today. So, it's really important that the people on board know how to run their fuel treatment plant. I mean it's important today, it's going to be increasingly important as we move into the multi-fuel world in the future.
But again, it comes back to risk management, doesn't it? Training is very much part of your risk management strategy, it's not a saving.
No, no, it's not a saving. You've already paid for the kit; you might as well learn how to use it right.
Simon Grant of Fostering Recruitment. I was quite keen to reflect on a point that was made a little earlier. You described one of the risks is crew training and crew skill sets. We're seeing an ever decreasing, well shortage of industry skills across the maritime industry. With the ever-increasing intelligence around the industry, with the type of ships coming, the ballast water, how can the industry reflect and learn or improve the skills in the industry to ensure that's not a huge risk going forward?
I don't know if I'm particularly well qualified actually to answer a question as specific as that in relation to crew training and so on. I ship manager would probably have the best idea as to what direction ought to be taken in encouraging this sort of thing more generally. I am reminded though that there were similar problems that were arising back during the boom in shipping, of course, from about 2003 onwards to the precipitous fall of 2008 and many occasions that I would attend like this, owners would say, 'I can't find the crew; there just aren't enough to go around', at the right level of training obviously.
I don't know; maybe more traditional shipping nations ought to encourage people to serve at sea more enthusiastically. We ought to expand our ship training and cadet academies more.
I think part of the big challenge is going to get worse before it gets better. If you look at, we talk about the multi-fuel world in, as we see the future. And so, there is going to be challenges with switching fuels on ships, we've seen some of that with the coming in and out of the ECA areas. We know it happens off the coast of California, there are so many blackouts a year, 24 miles off the coast. It's happened a little around the ECA areas.
And then if you look there is going to be the more exotic fuels coming into the mix LNG, maybe LPG, methanol, that's going to bring a level of complexity, that you only see today on a gas carrier, into every engine room. And there are a relatively small number of gas carriers in the world now, there's only a few hundred of them and so the level of expertise, which is quite particular, is not great.
And if you're going to then put LNG on a container ship, or a bulk carrier, or whatever in future, that's going to make it a very complex operation. Certainly, from our perspective as we are looking to plan to make that available from the supply-side, you start to realise that the days of sending the hose pipe up and connecting it up and asking the crew if they are ready to go and then pressing the button, that won't be happening when we're bunkering LNG.
The supplier will be doing all of the operation because it's a whole cooling down operation; loading LNG is a serious business. So, it's going to get very complicated in future, as these new fuels come through the business. So even on a ship which is theoretically running, or even a shipowner who decides that he is going to do nothing new and therefore, he's going to have to use the 0.5 compliant fuel, he's going to have to live with the complexity that comes with that. And anybody that goes down the route of new fuels has really got a complex challenge on their hands with crew training.
I cannot help but to recognize the irony in the question. I mean it is true that finding qualified seafarers has been an issue for some time. As Joe Hughes mentioned, I think, there must be at least three or four different seminars this week on autonomous vessels. So, I kind of wonder where those two will merge and how that works actually. I just kind of make the observation with absolutely nothing in mind other than that.
Thank you for that Joe. Just a quick question to each of you. 2020 is definite, Tim, and we are looking at two years of challenge, what is going to happen in 2020
It will be chaotic, but we have a chance to manage that chaos as from one port to another, availability will vary. Crews will very quickly have to become used to the fact that these various bunkers will be coming on board. And there will need to be tolerance from the enforcement working with ships, looking to those ships that are sincerely trying to comply and working with that. The limit is the limit, but there needs to be understanding of the reality for ships to take this over. This came about with 2015, there was a lot of information and direction to the enforcement agencies, to understand the complexity of the switch over for the crew and I think there was a lot of that. There is going to be a lot more inspections on board and there again the inspectors need to understand where the crews are. So, is the intent of the crew to comply? And that is one of the first things to do.
The other thing with 2020 to minimize the chaos, then it is important for ships to plan, and the changeover needs to start, we need to start seeing that happening in August/September of 2019. Because barges need to clean up, storage tanks need to clean up, ships' tanks need to clean up. So, I think the concept of being a number one lead green ship, the marketing concept with big traders that carry all their cargo. Say look, let's be first. But that can only come about by discussion, co-operation and planning needs to be there. And preparations for even light scrubbers, for example, there is an intermittent step and that is to prepare your ship for putting in a scrubber in the event that that will be financially viable, or more clear to the management. Certainly, with Class, we have a scrubber ready notation as others do, to help ships go forward on that. But talk to us, come to us, there are a lot of consultancies and we are taking information for training and if you are not sure there, we provide courses etcetera to help companies see through it.
But 2020 will be chaotic, I do believe. There will be ships coming in, 'Oops made a mistake, still got 500 tons of high Sulphur fuel oil, what do I do with it?' I'm challenging one or two in the EU Commission on that one, come on let them burn it. 'Oh, no, no, no, its 0.5.' So, we have to have/see what questions need to be addressed. Hopefully, we'll come out with the implementation plan from PPR, with some of these questions addressed and scenarios, so there is clarity to the market.
So, communication is key to this isn't it?
Communication, co-operation and integration as an industry.
Can I just leave the last word to Iain? Chaos or co-operation?
Well I think everybody needs to co-operate. I think undoubtedly there is going to be some supply disruption in some places. The major ports will have the new fuel available, undoubtedly. I mean just a word of warning to the owners that do commit themselves and think that the scrubber route is the right answer, which we would support. Be careful to get a supply contract of the high Sulphur fuel because everybody, as Tim said, will be busy cleaning up their tanks ready for the low Sulphur world. So whatever route you take, remember to think through the whole supply consequence of it. Certainly, at ExxonMobil, we are involved in many of the new types of fuel that are going to be involved and we are talking to our customers to try and help them understand the consequences right through the process here to try get this right.
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- Representation Theory Simplified Handout.doc
The media literally re-presents the world to us. Dominant and oppositional arguments conflict e.g. on one hand the media is showing us how things actually are, on the other hand they are telling us how things should be (dictating representations, not just reflecting society).
The main representations we study in the media are:
- Masculinity
- Femininity
- Social Class
- Sexuality
- Race and Ethnicity
- National Identity
- Age
Hegemonic Cultural Stereotyping
This theory suggests that the media reinforces and circulates traditional 'old fashioned' representations and then re-presents them to audiences as common sense e.g. men and women should behave in a certain way:
- Masculinity – Bruce Willis in Die Hard 4.0, James Bond
- Femininity – Weak female characters in Eastenders (female victim) or Wendy in The Shining (dominant meaning)
- Social Class – the stereotype of Hugh Grant as the middle class twit in Notting Hill, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Bridget Jones' Diary or Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping up Appearances (aspirational working/middle class)
- Sexuality – Graham Norton (hyper real camp representation), Bruno
- Race and Ethnicity – Ali G (exaggerated Asian stereotype)
- National Identity – Combo in This is England (racist beliefs)
- Age – Grandad/Uncle from Only Fools and Horses (old codger)
The key problem with hegemonic stereotyping is it could lead to passive consumption e.g. young male audiences could aspire to representations of James Bond and believe men should act in this way. Audiences could also believe all gay men behave in a camp, sexually suggestive way.
Hegemonic representation can also be connected to ideology e.g. hegemonic representations of masculinity can signify patriarchal ideology (male dominated society).
Pluralistic Representations
- Masculinity – Mr Muscle
- Femininity – Lara Croft who exhibits both stereotypical male and female characteristics...


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So we have a pause…
It may well be a permanent pause.
However in case it isn't and because there is so much reform needed in this area and because we have learnt that so many TD's are so interested in the area of Disability (thank you) lets start a real discussion on this area. A few thoughts to start it off.
Disability services are in crisis, (4.7% cut to services being enforced by the HSE) families are struggling and the rights of people with disabilities have been poorly serviced for years. The way in which that funding is spent is currently under review by the government and it is vital that this review is on how the policy of addressing individual needs and budgets for support will be organised rather than cutting it for the sake of saving money.
Disability Allowance or more exactly the cutting of it was the last straw when one can't get essential supports and have to provide for them elsewhere. Everyone being targeted irregardless of their level of disability was a major mistake. But the real last straw is the lack of status of disability in society. Remember we were promised assessment of need, rights based legislation and moves into the community for those in residential care and mental health services.
Promised years ago, in fact this conversation started in 1996 with the publication of the Report on the Commission on the Status of People of Disabilities. This report and commission was a substantial analysis of the needs and response required to people with disabilities. The progress since has been limited to Education (substantial progress I will admit) and moves for some people into the community and fairly accessible transport but not very accessible buildings. There has been an improvement in health care . As a result of main streaming and community involvement people know disabled people now and want us to have lives of our own.
People with disabilities and life limiting conditions are also living longer! This is a good thing. The limited progress to date and a shift in attitude and being more public means we and our families and friends have increased expectations of equality – imagine that! To the shame of the nation (presumably) there are many people still in very poor residential services (or have no service at all) denied rights to an identity, comfort, decision making, quality of life and the right to spend what money they have.
This expectation of independence and rights and dignity has not gone away despite the lack of implementation of the Disability Act 2005 and failure to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. The government and their back benchers have learnt this week that we have expectations of decency despite having been put to the back of the queue and patted on the head from time to time.
Mainstreaming does not cure disability. Getting educational qualifications does not always mean that someone may be able to work. At the moment some people assessing us in the social welfare system think that the fact people have been to school or college or have been supported to get a qualification are able or capable of work.
The issue of young people with disabilities on the Autistic Spectrum and developmental and mental health issues must be addressed. The failure rates for applications for Disability Allowance and Domiciliary Care Allowance is truly staggering (of which many are granted on appeal) and the process so distressing for families who are in crisis.
We need recognition of the impact of autism and other disabilities on the ability of people to work, to participate in society, on the ability of families to cope and the costs of additional supports which may include diets, counselling, Occupational Therapy, respite, speech therapy, transport, technology and in some cases repairing broken furniture, windows and homes which result from the distress. To date I think that the state response to autism in Irish society has focussed on education – there is so much more on this matter alone which requires debate and response in addition to other disabilities and the supports required.
If new payment types are needed or new forms of support required then let them be discussed. New ways of assessing and understanding the issues involved are certainly needed. The Cost of Disability has to be addressed so those who can work are not disadvantaged for doing so and their extra expenses if any are met – this will in fact lead to a saving if there are jobs to fill but more importantly will contribute to establishing our human rights!
We must look at the supports that are there for employment of people with disabilities and if the money being spent is actually working in the right way. Since the winding up of the National Rehabilitation Board the responsibility was passed to FAS, most of this was then outsourced to supported employment services. I assume that this arrangement will be reviewed to see if it is fit for purpose. Also people with disabilities should be able to access all employment supports and not just disability specific programmes.
Finally in the debate and action on disability required in Irish society it is vital that we start from the premise that we are not products to be readied for the market – some of us can and desperately want to work if properly supported. Many many others will never be able to work and must be respected for our contributions and right to participate, live and enjoy our lives.
I could continue with this for some time. The point that must not be lost to those who decide is that a review of the way young people with disabilities who cannot work are supported by social welfare is only a part of the disability picture which our political system must no longer ignore or pay lip service to.
The picture extends over many government departments and other structures in Irish society It is a very big picture and must be fully viewed and no longer hidden and people with disabilities must be holding the paintbrush in the painting of our futures.


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