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Chamber music festival begins four weeks of concerts
Some things remain the same for the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival this summer: great musicians, and compelling programs.
Other things will change. For one, a new residency brings a different kind of energy to the four weeks of concerts, which begin Friday in Wellfleet. But the passing of an old festival friend brings another kind of change, one which will be remembered in the most fitting way possible – musically.
The opening concert at First Congregational Church in Wellfleet offers the festival debut of Yevgeny Kutik. The Russian-American violinist may just be turning 30 this year, but his professional career has been on an upward trajectory for a dozen seasons already, after winning the Boston Symphony Orchestra's young artist competition in 2003 and appearing with the Boston Pops.
To get the festival started, Kutik will perform sonatas by Mendelssohn and Prokofiev, transcriptions by Debussy and Stravinsky, and Ravel's dynamic "Tzigane," accompanied by pianist Spencer Myer.
The next three weeks will feature performances by co-artistic directors Jon Nakamatsu and Jon Manasse; Imani Winds; the Jupiter, Emerson, Danish and Borromeo string quartets; Boston Trio; American Brass Quintet and a host of guest artists. As in the past, performances will be spread out over half a dozen venues along the Cape.
A concert on Aug. 12 at First Congregational Church in Chatham, performed by the Manasse/Nakamatsu Duo, will memorialize longtime festival friend Deborah Geithner. A pianist of some renown on her own, Geithner, an Orleans resident, died in August.
"She was one of the first board members that I met during our initial year as directors," Jon Nakamatsu says. "As a pianist herself, we became fast friends. She invited us into her home, housing artists, hosting rehearsals and just making us feel welcome. She was a beloved figure on the Cape – not only as a stellar music teacher, but as a most caring and honest person." The duo will perform music by Messager, Debussy, Brahms and Goodwin in her memory.
The festival has always showcased great string quartets, and this year is no exception. For the first time, however, one of them – Jupiter – will be in residence, performing three concerts not just as a foursome, but in various quintet, duo and trio combinations as well.
Setting up shop Aug. 19 in Cotuit, then Aug. 20 in Orleans, and Aug. 21 in Wellfleet, the stellar ensemble will play the music of Beethoven, Haydn, Brahms, Dohnanyi and others, as well as a new quartet by Sydney Hodkinson.
Jupiter's first violinist Nelson Lee says that Hodkinson's quartet, premiered just this month at the Aspen Music Festival, "goes for broke. He has a concept in mind, and he's extremely colorful in going after it. You can almost see the music coming off the page."
The idea of a residency, Nakamatsu says, "was conceived as a way to explore the depth of an ensemble as both a group, and as individuals. In Orleans, Jupiter performs as a quartet, but in the other appearances, they explore the cello sonata, piano trio and quintet repertoire. For audiences, this is a way to see the flexibility of an established ensemble."
The Boston Trio's Aug. 11 appearance at Cotuit Center for the Arts has been spiced up by the spring announcement that the trio's cellist, Astrid Schween, will join the prestigious Juilliard String Quartet after this season. Schween, who replaces the retiring Joel Krosnick, will be forced to leave her trio partners for the chance to join Juilliard.
"Not only do they keep a very busy touring schedule," Schween says, "but we're also in residence at the school that gives them their name. So between teaching and coaching at Juilliard, and performing with the quartet, I had no choice but to focus on that."
Schween will still have one more season collaborating with violinist Irina Muresanu and pianist Heng-Jin Park, however. And for this performance, they will play trios by Fauré, Arensky, and a work by American composer John Musto.
"Musto's trio is wonderful," Schween says. "It's a mix of various styles – minimalist, boogie-woogie, some things that sound like Poulenc. But for audiences it always seems very accessible."
The festival also includes a gala Sunday in South Yarmouth, and an Aug. 24 picnic at Wellfleet Preservation Hall.


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If you've never seen a $400,000 car go airborne, this is your chance.
Unfortunately, it isn't a cool stunt. It means the Lamborghini owner was having a really bad day.
The moment when expletives start flowing. (Image source: YouTube)
While driving in London, this Lamborghini Aventador driver was surprised by a Mazda abruptly — and possibly without much situational awareness — turning onto the narrow street.
According to WorldCarFans, sources who saw the crash said "the driver of the sinister-looking Aventador was racing a Maserati GranTurismo Sport." The Lamborghini Aventador is powered by a 6.5-litre V12 engine; this model can easily top 210 miles per hour and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds.
TheBlaze was not able to independently verify those claims, but the matte-black Lamborghini does not seem to be hitting racing speed in the video.
The driver and passenger were able to exit the Lamborghini relatively unscathed. (Image source: YouTube)
Check it out for yourself. Regardless of who had the right of way, this crash causes the Lamborghini to go airborne, so you know the repair price tag will make the owner wince.
According to the Telegraph, the police breathalyzed the driver and the banged-up sports car was taken to the impound lot, but no arrests had been made following the crash.
And here is another post-crash video for a closer look at the damage.
(H/T: The Telegraph)
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For years, Pacific Telephone & Telegraph has been known as ''Ma Bell's stepchild.'' But early next year, Pacific Telephone becomes an adult, when the American Telephone & Telegraph (AT&T) antitrust divestiture takes place.
This sudden shift - from a being a stepchild, dependent on AT&T for a yearly multibillion-dollar subsidy to keep its local rates down, to an independent phone company - will bring about some major changes in the way California's largest private employer does business. In fact, according to Arthur C. Latno Jr., executive vice-president of Pacific Telephone, even the name of the holding company might change.
The transitions at Pacific Telephone are not unlike those affecting the other AT&T subsidiaries being spun off. However, because of the size of Pacific Telephone, which serves 10 million customers, it will be one of the most closely watched in the nation.
There is no doubt the changes will be felt by nearly all the people who put phones to their ears in California. Although it is too early to predict what will happen to telephone rates, Mr. Latno says he believes rates will be under pressure because of the way Pacific Telephone's revenue mix will change.
''Clearly there will be upward pressures,'' Mr. Latno says, ''particularly on basic rates. Usage charges possibly will decrease.''
To understand how rates could change, an observer must look at how Pacific Telephone derives its revenues.
Today Pacific gets $900 million from nonlocal intrastate tolls (within the same state), and $1.3 billion from interstate tolls (long distance calls between states). This $2.2 billion in revenues will disappear - snapped up by the new Ma Bell, or its Johnny-come-lately competition.
To replace the money, Pacific Telephone will charge an access fee to AT&T, MCI, GTE's Sprint and other carriers who want to compete in the long distance market.
Pacific will harvest $250 million of the revenues annually derived from the Yellow Pages as well as $150 million from additional phone services, such as call forwarding. However, Mr. Latno says, some $700 million in local revenues are in doubt, because it is still unknown whether Pacific will face competition in its local phone networks.
Some of the smaller, more aggressive carriers, such as MCI and Sprint, are asking for the right to compete against Pacific in the nine distinct areas that have been defined as ''local'' service areas in the state. Since Pacific Telephone derives 30 percent of its business revenues from 1 percent of its business locations in these areas, it is concerned MCI and others will ''skim the cream'' off the top.
''MCI would like to take San Francisco and San Jose and leave us with the remote areas,'' Mr. Latno says. ''If I was them, I'd want to do the same thing.'' He adds that, ''If we have competition, we will have to reprice closer to cost.'' The cost of providing the basic monthly ''dial tone'' service, he says, would be closer to $15, instead of the current $7, if Pacific was not assured of $700 million in local revenues.
MCI and others, however, stated in recent testimony before the state Public Utility Commission (PUC) that price competition would be good for the California consumer.
Through competition, says Robert Jackson, special assistant to MCI's president, V. Orville Wright, Pacific will be forced to cut costs. ''They can become more efficient,'' he adds. ''To think otherwise is 'monopoly think.' ''
The state PUC has yet to rule on this issue. However, Paul Popenoe, chief of the communications divison of the rates branch, says the PUC staff has viewed local competition as ''nonviable,'' since the PUC staff does not believe there should be competition for local service. Competition would hinder the PUC's ability to fix rates in the local areas, he says.
On the whole though, Mr. Popenoe says, the AT&T divestiture should make it easier to regulate Pacific Telephone.
''Pacific Telephone will have to rise or fall on its own,'' says the regulator, adding, ''I've always had doubts about the advantages for Pacific of AT&T's huge holding-company structure.'' For example, he says: ''Western Electric is substantially behind the competition in terms of new technology. Rohm, Northern Telecom, and others have outstripped the Bell System.''
In the future, Mr. Latno says, Pacific can buy its central terminal equipment from nearly any manufacturer. (Home phones will be supplied by AT&T or its competition.) This will be a new process for Pacific, which must develop its own purchasing department.
In fact, a main concern of Wall Street analysts is whether Pacific will have the qualified manpower to thrive on its own. ''There is the perception that many of the talented people have been shifted over to American Bell (AT&T's unregulated subsidiary),''comments one securities analyst.
Charles Wohlstetter, the chairman of Continental Telephone Corporation, considered by some analysts to be a leader in telecommunications, says: ''We have worked hard to develop a culture of people who could spend $2 million and not have to call the home office for permission. We have tried to develop an adventurous tone here which is just the reverse of AT&T, where if you want a decision, you have to go through a hierarchy of maybe five levels. . . . In this business, if you make a mistake, you can recover, but you can't recover from not making a decision.''
Mr. Latno agrees that this is company weakness. ''We must go out and get the people,'' he says, ''who can help us to develop in the areas we are weakest.''
One of these areas will be in marketing. In the past, says Charles Wohlstetter, the biggest problem for local phone companies was someone ''who left his receiver off the hook.'' Thus, he says, ''They didn't develop any hotshot marketers,'' which he concedes was not all bad. ''There was no sheer outrageous waste of assets.'' Now, however, the game has changed, he says.
Cable television, for example, can be used for communications. ''If the phone companies don't wake up to this competition,'' he says, ''they will get hit over the head with it.''


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Approved Supplier Status
The LSCi's main duty under the Learning and Skills Act is to arrange post-16 education and training of a high enough quality and quantity to meet learners' needs. The main purpose of funding suppliers is to help the LSC carry out this duty. 'Learning to Succeed' and 'Raising Standards in post-16 Learning' make the LSC responsible for encouraging and supporting the development of high-quality new provision, leading to a wider base of new suppliers.
If you are successful with a Tender under the Prospectus, and do not currently contract with the LSC, you will need to go through an assessment process to help the LSC to decide whether you can meet their minimum requirements. This process aims to help the LSC make sure that the organisations they choose can provide quality provision that meet the needs of learners.
Further details of the process for approving new LSC providers are available on the LSC's website at www.lsc.gov.uk/Providers/
If you do not already hold an LSC contract, it is recommended that you download a copy of these documents as soon as possible so that you can see the requirements before submitting your ESFi Tender.
When notifying successful applicants of their ability to progress to a Stage 2 (Full) Tender, Greater Manchester LSC will request details of whether the applicant organisation is one of its existing providers. Organisations that do not currently have a contract with the LSC will need to have an assessment undertaken of their capability to become an approved provider. This assessment will review a number of areas, including: resources, equipment and facilities, heath and safety, and equal opportunities.
Assessing New Providers
If a provider does not hold a contract with any LSC, then they will have to be taken through a 'New Provider Process'. This consists of a series of checks conducted by the LSC to confirm that the provider is suitable to hold an LSC contract. This process must be completed prior to the formal agreement of the ESF contract.
The following is a summary of the process.
The New Provider Process enables the LSC to assess new organisations for:
- Financial health – to understand how much risk the organisation presents to LSC's funds and those managed by the LSC, and to ensure that the organisation is able to carry out its duties under LSC contracts
- The quality of education and training and the standards achieved by learners – to ensure that the organisation has the potential to deliver high completion and achievement rates for beneficiaries and to deliver the achievements set out in LSC contracts
- The quality of management, leadership and curriculum and training areas – to asses the organisation's potential to offer well-managed services and to raise standards and achievement levels over time
- Quality assurance and continuous improvement – to assess how effectively the organisation uses its quality assurance and continuous improvement processes
- Data management – to assess the organisation's ability to meet LSC's information requirements and comply with the Data Protection Act
- Health and safety – to assess the organisation's ability to provide a safe, healthy and supporting environment for all learners
- Equal opportunities – to assess the organisation's ability to promote equal opportunities in all areas of operation and, in particular, to provide access and support achievement for learners of particular backgrounds
New providers will be asked to complete an application form which covers the above criteria. This should be submitted to the LSC along with a range of supporting documents covering:
- Management structure
- Details of publicly-funded contracts
- Details relating to staff qualifications
- Organisation prospectus or leaflet (if available)
- Business plan or development plan
- Relevant financial information
- Financial and legal statement
- Health and safety questionnaire
- Equal opportunities questionnaire
Following an assessment of this information, the application will either be rejected or recommended for further consideration. If an application is recommended for further consideration, then someone from the LSC will visit the organisation to discuss the application in more detail. The visit will usually take place within four working weeks of making the application. The purpose of this visit is to:
- Check the evidence which supports statements that were made in the application form
- See the accommodation and facilities, including other locations used for learning services away from the main offices
- Confirm that the stated health and safety arrangements are in place, check the availability of resources, equipment and accommodation
- Give the organisation an opportunity to ask questions on the assessment process
- Fill in a financial health checklist
Finally, an internal assessment panel will review the application form and the evidence provided and will work out the risk status of the organisation prior to making a decision about whether to accept it as a supplier. The LSC will aim to complete this process within 15 working days of making their visit to the organisation. The LSC will inform the organisation of their decision in writing, providing feedback to those organisations that have been rejected.
Pre-contractual Arrangements
Contract Negotiation
Once an ESF project tender has been approved in principal for funding, a contract manager will be assigned to the project and will make contact with the provider.
The contract manager will work with the provider to negotiate the details of the ESF contract.
If the provider already holds a contract with any LSC then the ESF contract will be added as a schedule to their existing contract. This additional schedule will represent a variation to that contract and a letter and revised contract will confirm such.
If the provider does not hold a contract with any LSC, then they will have to be taken through the New Provider Process.
Contracting Documentation
The ESF contract documentation records a range of information relating to the project including:
a) A list of eligible beneficiaries
b) A payment profilei
c) An achievement profile
d) Information regarding LSC's reporting requirements
e) Information regarding LSC and ESF publicity requirements
a) Only those beneficiaries listed as eligible will be allowed to take part in the project. Should ineligible beneficiaries be included in the project, then their costs will be calculated on a pro rata basis, classed as ineligible expenditurei and excluded from payments made to the provider.
b) The LSC pays ESF providers on a profile that is agreed during negotiation of the contract. This profile is based on 'values' given to specific achievements, against which payments are made. Payments are not made on the basis of actual expenditure, though this information is required at application stage to enable the appraisers to make a value for moneyi assessment of the proposal. Payments are automatically made according to the agreed profile, which is reviewed on a regular basis, according to actual achievement figures reported by the provider.
c) An output/outcome/milestone achievement profile will be negotiated with the provider in drawing-up the ESF contract. Figures provided in the original application will form the starting point for such negotiation, however, the profile is likely to be expanded to include both payable and non-payable achievements which will be linked to the payment profile as described above.
d) Standard LSC ESF reporting requirements are set out in the Monitoring Requirements section.
e) All ESF providers must adhere to LSC and ESF publicity requirements, including the use of LSC and ESF logos on all material relating to the project.


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Here's a serious question for you.
What do you – as a reader – want from a publisher?
Do you even notice who has published your favorite books? Here I'm talking about the original publisher, not reprints of classics.
This is becoming a serious question in my field as publishers are forced to face that whereas once upon a time they were the sole way for readers to get books, this is no longer the case. With self-publishing losing its stigma, with writers racing to put their backlist up as electronic downloads, the role of the publisher may be becoming less central.
(Backlist is industry slang for books an author has written but are no longer new. Often a "backlist" book is also out of print and therefore unavailable except from the author or used book sellers).
As someone who has worked as a writer within the publishing industry for over fifteen years (my first novel came out December of 1994; my first short stories were published longer ago than that), I'm seeing a lot of uncertainty on the part of publishers.
For one, they seem unwilling to take a gamble. Over and over, I hear from writers that they're being asked what "market" their book is meant to target. Or they're being asked to write something that will fit into what is perceived as the latest "hot" thing. Or an established writer is told – not asked – to write a book set in a specific series. This goes hand-in-hand with an implied, "and don't bother to try to sell us anything else."
Experimentation or stretching the limits does not seem welcome.
Never mind that many of the most notable bestsellers of the last decade or so were rejected by those with a safe mind set. I'm thinking of Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" books, which were widely turned down as either containing too much romance to be time travel or containing too much time travel to be romance. I'm thinking of Stephanie Meyers' "Twilight" books. I'm sure you folks can think of others.
I'm not denying that this is a trend that has been around long enough to spawn a host of legend lore about famous books that were repeatedly rejected. Hunt up a copy of Rotten Rejectionsif you want to read what those "in the know" said about books that have become cultural icons, such as Moby Dick.
Tony Hillerman never grew tired of telling how the first of his best-selling mystery novels featuring Navajo tribal police officer Joe Leaphorn was rejected because it had too much of that "Indian stuff" in it. Now there's practically a sub-genre of mysteries featuring Native American protagonists.
Hmm… But I'm getting away from my main question. Do you look for books from a specific publisher? Does a publisher with a strong focus (an example would be Baen Books, which does mostly SF, often with a strong military element) register with you?
You see, the reason I'm asking is that I've been considering that the only way for publishers to survive is for them to make an impact on their readership. The one drawback of all this self-publishing and electronic publishing is that soon it will be hard for readers to figure out what suits their tastes.
However, my feeling is that as long as publishers play it safe – hunting for the next Harry Potter or "Twilight" or whatever – they're going to "safe" themselves right out of business. What they need is to make themselves (or even sub-groups within their publishing house) places where readers can go to find that next great read.
They need an identity other than "SF/F" publishing house.
What do you think?


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How to Celebrate the History of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday celebrated on the last Monday of May. Here are some ways to observe the history of the day.
- Step 1: Observe a moment of silence at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day. The U.S. Congress formalized this custom by signing it into law in December 2000. Spend the day and remember all of those who have fought and died for our country.
- FACT: The ancient Athenians honored their war dead with a public procession, funeral, and annual celebration.
- Step 2: Wear a red poppy -- real or artificial -- on your lapel to honor those who gave their lives for their country. This custom can be traced to a poem called "We Shall Keep the Faith."
- TIP: Every year on Memorial Day, a small American flag is placed on each grave.
- Step 3: Turn your thoughts to the American Civil War. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day was first widely observed on May 30, 1868 to honor soldiers who died in the Civil War.
- Step 4: Pay a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The first large observance of the Memorial Day was held there in 1868.
- Step 5: Go to Waterloo, New York. In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared this town the official birthplace of Memorial Day. Waterloo first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866.


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Childhood trauma damages our brains, but healing can occur. Jed Diamond, PhD, explains how to identify — and change — our self-limiting beliefs.
We all want real, lasting love in our lives. We spend a lot of time searching for that special someone, but even when we find them we can't be sure the relationship will last. The majority of marriages fail, either ending in divorce and separation or devolving into bitterness and dysfunction. Of all the people who get married, only three in ten remain in healthy, happy marriages. Are most of us doomed to failure or is there something we've been missing that can help us live happily ever after?
Being a psychotherapist who specializes in helping people with their relationships didn't save me from making the same mistakes my clients were making. I had been married and divorced, was trying to parent our children while working and trying to have a social life. I not only felt discouraged about own love life, but I felt like a fraud trying to help others achieve success where I had failed.
The ACE study asked ten questions to assess childhood trauma. What surprised me was how many of us suffer from trauma.
Before looking for love once again, I decided to take a break and learn everything I could about what made relationships work and what caused them to fail. I'm happy to say I've found some answers. I applied what I learned, met my present wife, Carlin, and we would've now been happily married for thirty-five years. I learned that the secret for developing a loving relationship that can last a life-time, was understanding the ways that childhood trauma impacts our lives.
Ongoing research from The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study demonstrates conclusively that childhood trauma can impact our physical, emotional, and relational health. For the first time I made the connection between my father's attempted suicide when I was five and my adult depression, erectile dysfunction, and attention deficit problems. I understood, for the first time, that my mother's withdrawal and constant worry contributed to my fears of abandonment and ongoing beliefs that I wasn't safe.
The ACE study asked ten questions to assess childhood trauma. What surprised me was how many of us suffer from trauma. Two-thirds of the study participants answered "yes" to at least one of the questions and if we answered "yes" to one there was a good chance that we answered "yes" to others. I had 4 Aces (Great in playing poker, not so great for my personal and relationship health). See how many ACEs you've experienced:
Prior to your 18th birthday:
[ ] Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often… Swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you? or Act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt?
[ ] Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often… Push, grab, slap, or throw something at you? or Ever hit you so hard that you had marks or were injured?
[ ] Did an adult or person at least 5 years older than you ever… Touch or fondle you or have you touch their body in a sexual way? or Attempt or actually have oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse with you?
[ ] Did you often or very often feel that … No one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special? or Your family didn't look out for each other, feel close to each other, or support each other?
[ ] Did you often or very often feel that … You didn't have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you? or Your parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it?
[ ] Was a biological parent ever lost to you through divorce, abandonment, or other reason ?
[ ] Was your mother or stepmother:
Often or very often pushed, grabbed, slapped, or had something thrown at her? or Sometimes, often, or very often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard? or Ever repeatedly hit over at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or knife?
[ ] Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic, or who used street drugs?
[ ] Was a household member depressed or mentally ill, or did a household member attempt suicide?
[ ] Did a household member go to prison?
These experiences actually change the way our brains function and cause us to develop beliefs about ourselves that make us hunger for a relationship where we can heal, but also are triggered by stresses that arise in our relationships. Here are seven common self-limiting beliefs. Check off the ones you feel may be operating in your life today. They probably don't have these thoughts all the time, but they often play out in our subconscious, and act like a program running in the background, undermining our peace and well-being and coming out more strongly when we feel stressed.
[ ] I am not safe.
[ ] I am worthless.
[ ] I am powerless.
[ ] I am not lovable.
[ ] I cannot trust anyone.
[ ] I am bad.
[ ] I am alone.
Which of these beliefs have you noticed in your own life? Which ones do you feel may be operating in the life of your partner? The bad news is that unhealed trauma can change our brains. Trauma can cause us to be constantly "on alert." Our brain never shuts down and relaxes. Even when we're with a loving partner, our brains are constantly scanning for danger. We often misinterpret things our partner says or does as an attack. We become locked in a negative loop, where we see our partner as a source of danger, rather than support.
The result is that we experience physical, emotional, and relationship problems that cause our marriages to fail. Even good marriages bend under the weight of the misunderstandings and lost hopes and dreams. What's worse is that we come to blame our partner or ourselves and we fail to recognize the real cause of our problems in our early experiences with our first love objects, our parents.
The good news is that healing can occur. There's a lot we can do ourselves. I highly recommend the book, Childhood Disrupted: How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology and How You can Heal by Donna Jackson Nakazawa. You'll learn about how our childhood impacts our health and well-being and more importantly the things we all can do to heal. Let us know what you've experienced, what questions you have, and what healing has worked for you.
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Maritime Cook Islands Appoints Hastings, Technical Manager
Maritime Cook Islands ("MCI"), the leading ship registry, has just appointed William Hasting as a Technical Manager serving the European region, and in so doing significantly boosting MCI's presence in Europe. His appointment takes place with immediate effect.
William brings with him the knowledge gained at sea and ashore which are the qualities essential in helping with the oversight of the diverse fleet of vessels under the Cook Islands Administration.
Glenn Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer of MCI, commented: "We can confidently say that William is the right fit for MCI and his appointment will play a big role in MCI's expansion across Europe. William has a consistent track record in overseeing the technical aspects of vessel operations and I believe with his experience and know-how – MCI's clients are in good hands. This will also benefit our European clients tremendously as this will mean a direct line to a MCI person - in the same region and in the same time zone as them. Things will get done very much faster. "
William will be based in Cyprus and will serve MCI's clients in Europe. William has also worked with MCI previously - having conducted Flag State Inspections on behalf of MCI.
Prior to William's appointment at MCI, William was Technical Director and shareholder and director of a ship management company whose clients included oil majors. He has also conducted and managed major engineering conversions and has worked independently as an expert witness in the Singapore Law Courts.
He started his career in shipping by undertaking an engineering apprenticeship and thence undertaken over 20 years' sea experience from working onboard general cargo vessels, container vessels, chemical tankers, bulk carriers and offshore vessels.


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Office Essentials
One of the last rooms to finish in our new place is the home office. We spend a lot of time in this specific room and wanted to decorate and organize it in a way that was both functional and stylish, without feeling too formal. I've put together a collection of some of the items that we've purchased, along with a few inspirational pieces.
1. Agate bookend. ($19)
2. A simple desk chair. ($159)
3. Citrus filing folders. ($1.75)
4. Luxe leather mouse pad. ($34)
5. Weekly desk calendar. ($12)
6. Mid-Century desk lamp. ($149)
7. A candle in your favorite scent. ($80)
8. Desk with clean lines. ($149)
9. Chic waste basket. ($74)
10. Pencils with tiny gold hearts. ($7.50)
11. Pretty tumbler for holding writing utensils. ($18)
12. Fun pompom pillow for your chair. ($58)
13. Striped rug. ($58)
14. Lucite card holder. ($5.99)
15. Gold shell paperweight. ($55)


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March 25, 1994
All holders of operating licenses or construction permits for nuclear power
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this revision to NRC
Information Notice (IN) 93-17, "Safety Systems Response to Loss of Coolant and
Loss of Offsite Power," to make it clear that no backfitting was intended or
approved by issuance of the original notice and to clarify the recipient
applicability under that notice. This revision, like the original, alerts
addressees to a condition in which automatic safety systems could have
responded inappropriately to certain sequences of loss of coolant and loss of
offsite power. It is expected that recipients will review the information for
applicability to their facilities and consider actions, as appropriate, to
avoid similar problems. However, suggestions contained in this information
notice are not NRC requirements; therefore, no specific action or written
response is required.
This revision, which supersedes the original IN 93-17, revises portions of the
original Description of Circumstances and Discussion to identify more clearly
the nature of the loss-of-coolant accident (LOCA) and loss of offsite power
sequences addressed by the information notice, and to alleviate a concern that
the original notice could be perceived as a backfit for those facility designs
that were licensed without demonstrating the capability to respond to the
subject sequences. Accordingly, the following revisions have been made to the
original notice.
In the Description of Circumstances, the Surry Power Station discussion has
been revised to emphasize the more pertinent insight derived from the example
(i.e., the diesel generator loading logic was only designed to accommodate a
LOCA that occurs exactly at the same time as a loss of offsite power).
In the Discussion section of the notice, clarification is given that the NRC
has normally not required that sequences other than simultaneous LOCA and loss
of offsite power be analyzed in Chapter 15 of plant Safety Analysis Reports.
A change is also made to indicate that the Chapter 15 analysis for a
simultaneous LOCA and loss of offsite power may have been used as the basis
for the safety system design at some plants. An addition to the end of the
9403220236. IN 93-17, Revision 1
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first paragraph in the Discussion section makes a clarification that the
sequences discussed in Generic Issue 17 are not the subject of this
information notice.
The revisions made to the end of the Discussion section clarify that, while
the information in this notice may be of interest to all facility designs, not
all facilities may be required to demonstrate the ability to cope with this
sequence as part of their licensing basis. The NRC staff is considering as a
separate generic action whether all facilities should be required to include
these design capabilities.
Description of Circumstances
In a report of May 1, 1989, the Virginia Electric Power Company, the licensee
for the Surry Power Station, reported a deficiency in the emergency diesel
generator (EDG) loading logic that could have resulted in overloading the EDGs
if a loss of offsite power had occurred after a LOCA or other design basis
event causing the automatic start of the safety system electrical loads. The
information supplied by the licensee indicated that consideration had not been
given to this sequence of events in the design of the original EDG loading
logic. Only a simultaneous LOCA and loss of offsite power was used as the
design basis for the EDGs. During recent work on the Improved Standard
Technical Specification program and through discussion with nuclear steam
supply system owners groups, the NRC has determined that licensees may have
similar design logic problems at other plants. The logic at these plants may
have been designed to respond properly to a simultaneous LOCA and loss of
offsite power but may not be capable of responding to other sequences which
may also result in a loss of offsite power because of the characteristics of
the particular design.
General Design Criteria 17 (GDC 17) of Appendix A to Part 50 of Title 10 of
the Code of Federal Regulations requires that, following a loss of offsite
power, the onsite power system be sufficient to ensure that the core is cooled
and containment integrity and other vital functions are maintained in the
event of postulated accidents. Licensees typically include an analysis in
Chapter 15 of the plant Safety Analysis Report for a simultaneous occurrence
of a loss of offsite power and a LOCA. However, licensees may not always
analyze for other possible sequences; the NRC has normally not required that
other sequences be analyzed in the Final Safety Analysis Report. Thus, if the
Chapter 15 analysis was used as the basis for establishing safety system
design, the safety systems in some plants may have been designed to respond
properly if these events occurred alone or if they occurred simultaneously,
but not for other possible sequences. In its prioritization of Generic
Issue 17 regarding loss of offsite power unrelated to the initiating event
occurring approximately two minutes after a LOCA and following operator reset
of the safety injection signal, the NRC staff determined that that particular
sequence had an extremely low probability and concluded that the issue was in
the DROP category. That particular LOCA/delayed loss of offsite power
sequence is therefore not a concern; however other LOCA and loss of offsite
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power sequences that occur more rapidly and are a consequence of the
initiating event remain a concern.
A LOCA with a delayed loss of offsite power may occur in various ways. In one
scenario, the LOCA results in a turbine trip and a loss of power generation to
the grid causing grid instability and a subsequent loss of offsite power. In
another scenario, the loss of power generation causes a degraded voltage at
the plant switchyard, which causes the degraded voltage relays to actuate,
resulting in a delayed loss of offsite power to the safety buses. In plants
where the safety buses are normally fed from a unit auxiliary transformer
normally connected to the output of the main generator, the loss of offsite
power could result from a failure of the buses to transfer to the offsite
source after the LOCA, or a failure of the offsite transformer to carry the
additional load. In such events, offsite power will be lost to the safety
buses during the sequencing of the LOCA loads (if LOCA loads are designed to
be sequenced on offsite power) or shortly thereafter. The control logic and
piping systems (safety injection, service water, etc.) at some plants may not
be designed to meet the consequences of such events. Possible adverse results
include the failure to re-energize loads required to respond to a LOCA,
improper loading and loss of the diesel generators, and water hammer in the
piping systems. Depending on the plant design, such sequences may occur as
the consequence of the LOCA and not be a result of a separate failure.
The opposite sequence is a loss of offsite power followed by a delayed LOCA.
One way in which this sequence could occur is if, after the loss of power
occurred, a safety relief valve lifted and failed to reseat properly,
resulting in a loss of reactor coolant inventory and a LOCA initiation signal.
For most plant designs, sequences such as this may require postulation of a
single failure after the loss of offsite power.
The Final Safety Analysis Reports of some licensees clearly describe a design
that includes the capability to respond to a LOCA followed by a loss of
offsite power and/or a loss of offsite power followed by a LOCA. The design
of the control logic, the electrical power and control systems, and the fluid
systems all contribute to ensuring that safety systems respond appropriately
to these events. Some plant FSARs do not explicitly describe such design
capabilities. The NRC staff is considering generic action to determine if all
power reactor licensees should be required to demonstrate the subject
capabilities.. IN 93-17, Revision 1
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This information notice revision requires no specific action or written
response. If you have any questions about the information in this notice,
please contact the technical contact listed below or the appropriate Office of
Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) project manager.
Brian K. Grimes, Director
Division of Operating Reactor Support
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Technical contact: James Lazevnick, NRR
(301) 504-2782
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Wednesday, March 24, 2021


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Exciting Insights Into How the Brain Makes Decisions and Pays Attention
What guides and influences us in the decisions we make? Past research indicates that our choices, both voluntary and involuntary, are separate processes in the brain. But, studies by cognitive neuroscientist Sarah Shomstein show that these processes are linked and decisions are ultimately made based on the perception of a reward.
"Think about when you're at the supermarket, picking out fruit," says Sarah, Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at George Washington University and an affiliated faculty member of the college's Neuroscience Institute and Mind-Brain Institute. "You will most likely refrain from picking out a mango if you got food poisoning after eating a mango salad the week before; however, you will not hesitate to choose a fruit that has not led to any recent discomfort."
Through her research, Sarah found that in making choices, such as which fruit to buy, there are two types of interwoven processes at work. For example, in the scenario outlined above, the active avoidance of mangos unfolds by way of voluntary attentional control, but other fruit selections may be guided by involuntary attention and influenced by physical properties of the fruits, such as bright colors, shapes, or accessibility.
"When viewing the world around us, our perceptual system is bombarded by a large amount of sensory information that our brains simply cannot process all at once," says Sarah. "To understand the environment, the brain's perceptual system has to select a subset of information for further processing. The critical question is how the brain chooses what to process first."
Indeed, in an age of cell phones, the internet, 24/7 news channels, multi-tasking and other distractions, the brain's capacity to pay attention and make decisions efficiently is challenged like never before.
Sarah's research is specifically concerned with understanding the psychological and neural mechanisms underlying attentional selection, and focuses on two questions in particular. ¨The first question,¨ she says, ¨concerns the representations, or units, from which selection occurs and this line of research focuses primarily on the behavioral and neural correlates of spatial and object-based selection as human observers analyze incoming information. The second question concerns the computations involved in the selection per se and this research investigates the neural source of the attentional signal and the impact this signal exerts on the neural trace of the sensory stimulus before and after it has been attentionally selected.
Sarah received her Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 2003.
For more information, https://psychology.columbian.gwu.edu/sarah-shomstein


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UCSD embraced a bit of history on March 2 when they welcomed the legendary Art Ensemble of Chicago and Association of the Advancement of Creative Musicians co-founder Roscoe Mitchell into the Experimental Theater to premiere his latest orchestral work "Cards in the Faces of Roses for Eleven," (which he didn't perform on) as well as pieces for a quartet featuring Mark Dresser on bass, Mike Reed on drums, and Anthony Davis on piano and an improvised piece for the large ensemble.
That ensemble was loaded with serious musicians, including Dresser, Davis, and Reed, plus Nicole Mitchell on flute, Drew Ceccato on saxophones, Stephanie Richards on trumpet, Kjell Nordeson on vibraphone, Sean Dowgray on marimba, Judith Hamann on cello, Kyle Motl and Tommy Babin on bass with Matt Kline conducting.
"Cards in the Faces of Roses for Eleven" began with soft sounds swirling around the stage as tinkling piano, mocking muted-trumpet, moaning contrabasses, rich alto-flute and gorgeous cello all seemed to vie for attention with considerable stretches of silence -- creating a dark stream of agitated flow interrupted by short bursts of creative energy from all concerned.
Mitchell came to the stage to lead the quartet through an improvised tour-de-force that almost tore my head off. Initially, his strangled warbling on alto saxophone caused the audience to lean forward -- an impulse that was rewarded by a Herculean, nonstop circular-breathed solo that spanned 10 minutes and only relented during the time it took to change from alto to sopranino and back again. Davis, Reed and Dresser ebbed and flowed with the organic energy of the master, each finding moments to shine and contribute as the dynamics shifted from raging surges to pianissimo sighs as Mitchell dialed down into a series of prescient long tones.
The improvising orchestra returned for an uncharted exploration led off by the call-and-response between Nicole Mitchell's flute and the trumpet/piccolo trumpet of Richards, which soon drew the liquid flow of Hamann's cello. Ceccato then engaged the leader in a locked-horns embrace that illustrated the long relationship they share (Ceccato studied with Mitchell up the coast at Mills College). Throughout the evening, Reed proved himself to be the perfect drummer for the occasion, stoking the fires when necessary, but mostly providing a wonderful series of tiny gestures that encouraged the music to develop at its own pace.
It was inspiring to watch the music unfold from wispy clouds of dissonant harmonies to breathtaking moments that celebrated the listening virtuosity manifested in Davis's rumbling left-hand, Nordeson's blurred mallets and the dizzying double-handed glissandi of Dresser, plus the ebullient cacophony of 12 independent, yet vitally linked voices.
Amazing music from amazing musicians, and it was especially gratifying to see the Experimental Theater absolutely full of committed listeners -- deservedly so. Bravo, UC San Diego. Bravo, Roscoe Mitchell!
Robert Bush is a freelance jazz writer who has been exploring the San Diego improvised music scene for more than 30 years. Follow him on Twitter @robertbushjazz. Visit The World According to Rob.


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Love and intimacy for Muslims
One day a sister dropped by to pick up something and saw me dressed up with make-up and jewelry, so she assumed I was going somewhere. When I told her I wasn't, the reason I dressed up surprised her. I told her, "Because it is about time for my husband to return from work." She said, "You still get ready for your husband?" "Yes, what do you mean "still"?!" I asked. She said, "I used to do that in the beginning of the marriage and then I don't it anymore."
Unfortunately this is a common scenario among many Muslim married sisters. In fact, one of the most common complaints husbands have against their wives is that the wives don't beautify themselves at home.
I have personally observed many Muslim sisters stop taking care of themselves once they get married. Some married sisters only dress up when they go out and while others don't even bother with that. For some, abaya and hijab become a perfect "cover up" for outside the house and a t-shirt and sweat pants become the perfect lounge-wear for inside the house!
Reasons Why Sisters Don't Dress Up:
I cannot generalize the reasons why sisters stop taking interest in taking care of themselves at home, but I want to highlight 2 main points:
- Once married to a practicing brother, sisters assume their knight in shining armor won't be interested in their looks but, rather, in their imaan. They believe their beauty lies in their "piety."
- Husbands don't express their desire in seeing their wives dressed up. Or, when their wives dress up, they don't bother to compliment them, which confuses the wife into thinking, "He does not care."
Beauty and Piety are Two Separate Characteristics:
Let's remember, piety may add to a person's inner beauty which may reflect through physical appearance; however, they both are independent characteristics.
There is no prohibition in looking good; in fact, to physically beautify oneself to please one's husband and keep him happy is not only a praiseworthy act but also a means to earn reward from Allah azza wa jall.
When the Prophet sallallahu alihi wasalam was asked which woman was best, he replied, "The one who pleases (her husband) when he looks at her, obeys him when he gives a command…." (Nasa'i)
Hence, sisters, please on a daily basis before your husband returns home:
- Take a shower (make sure you are not smelling like food)
- Change your clothes.
- Wash your face with cleanser/scrub.
- Put light make up on. Please don't use the excuse, "I don't know how to."
- Wear some jewelry.
- Show some creativity with your hair. Remember frizzy hair can be taken care of with gel, mousse, hair spray, hair straightener etc.
- Use your perfume everyday and not only when you visit a friend.
Moreover, try to get a facial done once in a while. If you can't afford to, there are millions of products available at very reasonable prices for home facials/deep cleaning.
Dear sisters, abaya should not be used to cover up weight gain, and neither should the hijab keep frizzy/unkempt hair covered. I understand that a t-shirt and sweat pants are the most comfortable clothing but it needs to be changed before your husband get back home.
Husbands: Pay Attention & Don't be Stingy with Words:
In the early days of marriage, since husbands are "new," it is important to look good. As the time passes and the couple becomes more comfortable around each other, it is only natural to become more informal. I remember the first time I wore my glasses in front of my husband was after SIX months of our marriage!
Compliments are incentives for looking good. For non-hijaabis it is easier to stay focused about their looks since their appearance is visible in public.
On the other hand, once a person is covered behind abaya and hijaab, it is easier to become careless about one's appearance; besides, "who is going to look?". This is where a husband's attention and compliments become essential. A wife desires attention from her husband. If she feels her husband appreciates her dressing up and taking care of herself, it will encourage her to take care of herself. Hence, husbands please:
- Pay attention to your wife on a daily basis
- Show interest in her looks, clothes and her overall appearance
- Encourage her by buying her clothes you would like her to wear
- When she is dressed up, make sure you praise her.
- When she is not, remind her gently
Marriage is a mutual bond of understanding and give and take. This issue, too, requires an effort on both sides.
And finally, it's never too late to start young. Parents, some advice for your young girls:
- Train your daughters to take care of themselves from a young age.
- Instill a habit of working out regularly so they become accustomed to maintaining their physique.
- Allow them to wear jewelry at home and even let them experiment with make up so when they get married and should be adorning themselves for their husbands, the intimidation factor isn't there. Wearing make-up and jewelry won't become a burden, but rather a daily ritual.
- Train them to dress nicely and keep a pleasant demeanor every day at home in front of their family.
By taking these subtle steps you prepare them for some lifelong habits that will only make their marital life more pleasant inshaAllah.


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American Airlines, also known as AA, is a major air carrier that flies all over the world. With thousands of flights every day, it's not surprising that American Airlines gets a huge number of phone calls each day at its call center.
As an international company, American Airlines provides phone-based customer service in multiple languages and in many countries. Before calling, check the American Airlines website for the correct number to call.
Countries: You can call American Airlines toll-free from the United States as well as some other countries. In some places, however, calls to American Airlines are toll calls. Make sure you are calling the correct number from the country you are calling from
Languages: American offers U.S. based phone support in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese at all times. French, Portuguese and Creole language assistance is available during limited daytime hours. In addition, customers who are deaf or hard of hearing can use the National Relay Service, which is available 24 hours per day, every day.
Concern: There are different numbers for different concerns. If you are calling about your Admiral's Club membership, AAdvantage account, or baggage issues, for example, you'll need to call a designated number to speak to the right customer service agents.
Next, make sure you have any needed items or documents in front of you, such as your AAdvantage number, ticket confirmation number, correspondence from American Airlines or your travel agent, payment method (such as a credit card), your passport, and billing statements. You may need these over the course of your call.
It's also a good idea to have pen and paper handy so you can take notes if necessary.
How do Consumers Feel About Calling American Airlines Customer Service?
There seems to be a wide range of opinions on the quality of American Airlines' phone-based customer service. Some people report satisfaction with the service they received, while others complain of long wait times and customer service representatives who seem to be unable to issues.
One area of customer service that may be lacking is follow through on promises made by customer service agents. In one publicized case, an individual was the victim of a computer hacking that resulted in the transfer of frequent flyer miles. While a customer service representative promised to restore the miles, third-party intervention was necessary to make the situation right.
What Kind of Issues can American Airlines Customer Service Representative Resolve?
American airlines customer service can resolve many issues, including ticket purchases, changes and cancellations, questions about fairs, baggage issues and special requests.
Like most major airlines, AA will charge you a fee to book a ticket on the phone with a representative. If you wish to avoid this fee, purchase your ticket online.
There are some issues that are difficult or impossible to resolve with American Airlines over the phone. These include:
Passport and visa issues: American Airlines is required to enforce all regulations for international travel. It is up to you to determine whether your passport is valid and whether you have the appropriate visas for your trip.
Items lost in airports and security checkpoints: If you lose an item before you enter the gate, you will need to contact the airport or TSA to report a lost item.
Problems with payment methods: If you are attempting to pay a fare or for a flight change and your payment method isn't working, you'll need to contact your financial institution.
Issues with American Airlines Flight Partners: If you book your fare through American Airlines but your flight is on one of AA's flight-sharing partners, you may need to call that airline to resolve some issues.
If you earned your call with American Airlines customer service and feel as though things did not go as you would have liked them to, don't give up. You still have options for getting your questions answered or an appropriate resolution to your problem.
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I have a list of starcars that are M.I.A. and have dropped off the face of the earth. Destroyed? In private collections? What ever happened to them? One of the rarest is the black 67 custom Corvette used by Robert Loggia in his short lived series T.H.E. Cat! The car was actually not seen that often, but it was cool enough to make a model kit of the car.
Robert Loggia starred as the title character, Thomas Hewitt Edward Cat. T. H. E. Cat is a forerunner of television characters such as The "A" Team, and The Equalizer, who skirt the edges of the law and bring skills from earlier careers on behalf of those needing more help that the police can offer. Here's the opening of the show.
Even though it didn't last too long, for those who saw the show, they remembered his cool Corvette!
The car was modified by Gene Winfield and sported some cool gadgets, but there is just no info on the wearabouts of this car, much less some good photos! So if you know where T.H.E. Cat's vette is, let me know! There was a rumor that after the show was over the vette was sold and totaled in Southern California.
Just one car on my list of Missing in Action star cars! If you have a famous movie or TV car you are looking for, let me know!


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Season 4, Episode 1
Grade: C
Verdict: After a third season with its fair share of ups and downs (significantly more downs than ups), the fourth season of The Walking Dead begins with more of a whimper than a bang. Much of the episode is centered around showing us how much these characters have changed as their surroundings have evolved, but it ultimately feels like nothing more than a bunch of people walking around, doing chores, and talking about how, surprise, life has been hard in the zombie apocalypse. One sequence in particular brings a ton of originality and engagement, but is utterly ruined by a climax that feels fake. Not an example of the worst this series has offered in the past, but definitely nowhere close to the best either.
As the third season of AMC's hit show The Walking Dead was coming to a close, there was honestly very little to truly motivate someone to come back. The series had definitely not lived up to the potential of its source material or its first season, but that minor hiccup could have been ignored had the series not grasped so firmly onto its pattern of meandering, overdrawn plots with only spotty performances. In fact, there was almost nothing to entice someone sitting on the fence with this show to come crawling back (pun intended). Call it being in the mood for zombies because Halloween is under 3 weeks away or call it nothing else was on, but this reviewer sat down for the opening of season four of The Walking Dead. Who knows, maybe things would change...
For those who have followed The Walking Dead this far, the idea of an episode with not a lot happening is pretty familiar territory. With seasons of this series now pushing 16 episodes, there never seems to be enough plot to last that inordinate length, making for a ton of filler. In that respect, this episode falls right in line with many others in this series: by the end, it feels like nothing was truly accomplished. Were this anything other than the season premiere, such a move would have been somewhat understandable, but, considering it has been around 6 months since a new episode of The Walking Dead, those who still genuinely enjoy this show deserved something better than the blah premiere we got. The episode opens with several extended scenes, showing how life has changed at the prison with the addition of the people from Woodbury, and how virtually everyone we have gotten to know since season one has stepped up in some sort of leadership role. By the time the episode hits the 20 minute mark, however, one realizes absolutely nothing has happened thus far. Except for one sequence (more on that in just a bit), this an episode which thrives on doing absolutely nothing. Boring your viewers right out of the gate in a new season is not a good way to hold onto ratings.
Half of this episode centers around yet another meandering story surrounding Rick. Fortunately, his days of being a poor man's Shakespeare character seem to be over. This time around, Rick runs into a mysterious woman who desperately wants to come live at the prison. Holding onto his understandably suspicious nature towards strangers, Rick will not agree to allow this woman and her companion to join them without a few questions. On the one hand, it seems like the writers give us this plot to show how Rick has evolved from seeing new people as a risk to more of an asset, becoming major players in the war against the walkers. It is an interesting idea, but it is not one that really sticks its landing here, especially once the climax of this plot thread is reached. As can be expected, the frightened foreign woman has ulterior motives once she and Rick reach her camp, and she is swiftly dispatched. Though we do get an answer to the maguffin of Rick's three questions, this plot meanders into nowhere, much like the rest of the episode. Rick receives zero development from this story as it all ends with a pep talk from Hershel that was bound to happen even if Rick had stayed and picked tomatoes instead.
Truly the only moment where this episode reaches anything resembling engagement with its audience is a scene involving Daryl, Michonne, Glenn, and a few others looting a store for supplies. We get some exposition that they found this place guarded by walkers a while back, but it is abandoned now. Initially this scene seemed to be wandering just as much as anything else in the premiere, even including a seeming gap in logic as, at least 1.5 years into the zombie apocalypse, this store was still fully stocked. Nevertheless, things finally get interesting when, after one of the expendable cast members causes a big noise, zombies on the roof begin to move...and subsequently fall through to the floor. It is a scene which goes from flat-lining to utterly pulse pounding in a matter of minutes as each new walker comes pounding through the ceiling. Let it never be said that this show is lacking in creativity with its monsters, this is a sequence that is on par with some of the better horror scenes done thus far in the series. Unfortunately, what could have been an incredibly, noteworthy zombie sequence to begin the season is ruined by its finale. As the survivors run to escape, it becomes clear that a helicopter is about to come crashing through the roof as well. When this happens, the resulting crash looks so fake, the use of green screen so obvious, that it utterly takes the viewer out of an otherwise pleasing experience. Excellent build up wasted by a laughable conclusion.
Though it would seem from this review that this episode was utterly unwatchable, that is not necessarily true. This is definitely not the worst episode of The Walking Dead ever, but it is also most definitely not one of the better ones. If anything else, season four's opener shows that this series is good at falling back into its old patterns of episodes which may have one or two intriguing concepts, but everything ends up meandering so slowly that one does not care once a climax is reached. Far be it from this reviewer to tell someone how to make a television show, but it seems that a season premiere should have something a bit more note worthy than zombies falling through a roof and a dead pig. A creative action sequence almost saves the entire thing, but it too ultimately devolves into a boring sigh. Welcome back, Walking Dead. Perhaps some things will never change.


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Arka restaurant
27, Bolshaya Konyushennaya str., Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Arka is a modern and fancy space uniting a restaurant, a bar and a place for musical events - all under one roof. In 2012 it was nominated for the "Best public interior" by Sobaka magazine, and won the award.
CTK-Lighting Technical Company was in charge of supply of lighting equipment produced by Modular Lighting Instruments, Foscarini, Kreon, Luceplan for interior lighting of restaurant.
Project was realized in 2012.
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If you're familiar with automated marketing emails, you probably have an idea of how marketing automation has functioned in the past. However, it has evolved significantly as a practice in recent years, and its power has earned it a top position in our marketing arsenal. Here's why…
The Problem
Every tool or strategy in marketing is developed to address a specific problem or set of problems in attaining and retaining customers. Marketing automation sets out to solve a number of them. Firstly, when you put a lot of time, money, and effort into drawing potential customers to your site, there's no guarantee that they'll stay when they arrive, or that they'll convert for that matter. This is because if your company and its site exist as a static, standardized experience for everyone, you're not targeting potential customers based on their individual characteristics and behaviour. Furthermore, you can't do this if you don't know anything about them!
The Solution
So, how do you learn enough about your visitors to give them the experience they need? This is what good marketing automation should be about, especially when approached from an inbound angle. Increasing your traffic with enticing content and smart use of social media is only half the battle. Marketing automation techniques will offer you detailed insights into what content brought a visitor to you, what's important to them, and how you can predict their needs in order to maximize relevance through automated emails, the right landing pages, and more. Combine this with solid conversion rate optimization and you're really in business.
Case in Point: PaperStyle
Every great technology has great success stories. Invitation and stationery company PaperStyle famously used behaviour analytics to classify visitors as brides, brides-to-be, or friends of brides. From there, they designed their automated email campaigns accordingly. Brides who'd purchased wedding favours would receive an email suggesting thank-you card designs. Upon purchasing bachelorette tiaras, friends-of-brides would receive emails with wedding gift ideas. The result? A 330% increase in average revenue per email, 244% higher email open rate, and a 161% increase in click rate!
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I recently got in one of the new Chris Thile signature mandolin picks from D'Addario (Model 2CA7-01CT), which are currently retailing for $25 apiece. That's fairly expensive for a single pick, but it's about 30% less than the Chris Thile model CT55 pick from BlueChip, which retails for $35. Here's a side-by-side comparison photo of the two (click on the photo to zoom in):
These two picks are very nearly identical in every respect, except for the material and the color. The D'Addario pick is made from casein (the main protein found in milk), whereas the BlueChip pick is made from polyimide (Meldin), an expensive 'space age' plastic. These two picks are the same thickness (0.055" for the BC = 1.4 mm for the D'Addario). They are also the same shape and size. The have the same right-hand "speed bevel" on the edge.
It appears that Chris Thile is donating his share of the royalties from pick sales to the D'Addario Foundation, which gives out grants to sponsor greater access to music education in communities and schools. A most worthy cause. This is what the package for the D'Addario CT signature pick says (click on photo to zoom):
I would expect the D'Addario pick to wear out faster than the BC pick, simply because polyimide is nearly unmatched in its ability to resist abrasion from strings -- but I haven't had the D'Addario pick long enough to detect any wear at all, so this is early days. Experience of other picks made from casein, e.g., from Red Bear, also suggests that the edge of a casein pick does not last as long as one made from polyimide, although it can usually be polished, as necessary. Casein might also be somewhat more breakable than polyimide, but then, I've never had a pick break on me.
Other than that, are there any salient differences? In my hands, the D'Addario pick comes off the strings extremely well, with very little friction -- just like the BC, in fact. It also shows a similar tendency to stay put in my grip, presumably due to the smooth, polished surface.
Just about the only real differences that I could detect, in about an hour of playing, were in the tone and in the pick stiffness. I would describe the D'Addario pick as being ever-so-slightly more "bendy" (flexible) in the hand when striking the strings. Also, the tone of the D'Addario pick is somewhat brighter, with the BC pick being a tad bit darker. As for pick click, neither of these picks is very "clicky," in my opinion, and I could scarcely tell a difference.
One other pick that's quite similar to both of these is the Dunlop Primetone triangle pick at 1.4 mm (model 513R1.4), which is made of polyetherimide (Ultex), and costs less than $2. It has just about the the same size, shape, thickness, and bevel. However, in my hands, the Primetone exhibits significantly more friction on the strings, is less durable, and sounds comparatively "dead" against either the BC or D'Addario pick.
Of course, picks are very personal items, and I would be curious about the reactions of other Mandolin Cafe members who've tried out the new D'Addario CT pick and would be willing to share their experience, with comparisons to competing alternatives.


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Tocilizumab, a monoclonal antibody that targets the interleukin-6 receptor, is approved for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have had an inadequate response to ≥1 disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. Although tocilizumab has been known to elevate serum lipid levels in patients with RA, its cardiovascular (CV) effects are unknown. Using 3 US healthcare claims databases, this population-based cohort study compared the CV risk associated with tocilizumab versus abatacept in patients with RA who newly started tocilizumab (n = 6237) or abatacept (n = 14,685).
The primary study outcome was a composite CV end point of hospitalization of any length for myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke based on claims-based algorithms (positive predictive value >94%). Secondary outcomes included the individual end points of MI, stroke, acute coronary syndrome, coronary revascularization, heart failure, and all-cause mortality.
Across the 3 databases (Medicare, n = 1516; MarketScan, n = 9756; PharMetrics, n = 5575), tocilizumab starters experienced a total of 32 CV events, whereas abatacept starters experienced 112 events. In the tocilizumab cohort, the incidence rates of composite CV events per 100 person-years were 0.37 for PharMetrics, 0.42 for MarketScan, and 1.64 for Medicare, for a combined rate of 0.70; and 0.59, 0.68, and 1.69, respectively, in the abatacept cohort, for a combined rate of 0.96. The risk for the primary composite CV events was similar between the 2 treatment groups across all 3 databases, with a combined hazard ratio of 0.82 (95% confidence interval, 0.55-1.22) in tocilizumab initiators versus abatacept initiators. Secondary outcomes of hospitalization for MI, stroke, coronary revascularization, heart failure, and all-cause mortality were also similar between the 2 cohorts.
The researchers concluded that patients with RA who newly started tocilizumab faced no increased risk for CV events versus those who started abatacept.
Source: Kim SC, Solomon DH, Rogers JR, et al. Cardiovascular safety of tocilizumab versus abatacept in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a multi-database study. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2017;69(suppl 10). Abstract 527.


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A booklet entitled "Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels Achievements in the First Ten Years 2004 – 2014" has been produced in the three ACAP official languages of English, French and Spanish by the ACAP Secretariat and the Advisory Committee's Officials based on the inputs of ACAP Parties.
The preface of the booklet follows, written by ACAP's Executive Secretary, Warren Papworth and Chair of its Advisory Committee (and Executive Secretary Elect) Marco Favero.
"The booklet's purpose is to identify the main achievements of the Agreement and its Parties in improving the conservation status of the species listed in Annex 1, as well as to identify the key challenges remaining in its implementation. The reports in this booklet reveal the significant progress made by ACAP Parties in addressing threats to the survival of albatrosses and petrels, both on land and at sea. This work has been complemented by the activities of many non-Party Range States, such as Canada, Japan and the United States of America, who have actively participated in and supported the work of the Agreement, even though they are not signatories to it at this point in time. The active support of non-governmental organisations such as American Bird Conservancy, BirdLife International, Humane Society International, Pro Delphinus, Projeto Albatroz, Southern Seabird Solutions and World Wildlife Fund amongst others, has also been instrumental in the success that has been achieved in improving the conservation status of albatrosses and petrels globally.
The Agreement has played a crucial role in bringing together a global network of researchers and managers to identify threats to albatrosses and petrels, to prioritize conservation actions and to find effective solutions to them. Through the work of its Seabird Bycatch Working Group, it has identified effective measures that can be taken to prevent the bycatch of seabirds in longline and trawl fisheries, which together pose the greatest at-sea threat to the survival of many albatrosses and petrels. Similarly, ACAP's Population and Conservation Status Working Group has developed guidelines that identify best-practice methods to address land-based threats at the breeding sites of these species. Significant progress has been achieved at some important breeding sites, where large-scale pest eradication programmes have been completed. The success of these programmes has in some cases been immediately noticeable, with a number of species returning to breed on these islands following the successful completion of the pest-eradication programmes. Threats from disease and introduced pests still threaten the survival of some species and it is important that the work of ACAP Parties continues at these breeding sites in the years ahead until these threats are addressed. The Agreement has also been instrumental in coordinating the development of effective seabird conservation measures in both domestic and high seas fisheries, in the latter case, through its Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMO) engagement strategy. As a result of this work, many of the RFMOs whose fisheries overlap with the foraging areas of albatrosses and petrels have now adopted seabird conservation measures, based on ACAP's best-practice advice. The challenge remains however to see the effective implementation of the conservation measures that have now been adopted. A lack of data has made it difficult to evaluate the extent to which these conservation measures have been implemented in many fisheries. To achieve ACAP's objective of achieving and maintaining a favourable conservation status of albatrosses and petrels, it is essential that effective observer programmes and/or electronic monitoring programmes be put in place. The Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), which has 100% observer coverage in its longline fishing operations, has proven that the reduction of seabird bycatch to nil or negligible levels is possible in high seas fisheries. ACAP's focus in the coming years must be to see this success replicated in other fisheries, to continue its work in addressing threats at breeding sites and to seek the active participation of those Range States who are not yet engaged in its work."
Click to access the English, French and Spanish versions of the 10-year achievements booklet.
A Wandering Albatross flies by at sea, photograph by John Chardine
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July 29, 2011
The Real Debt Crisis: What Can Be Done?
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The specter of a credit downgrade looms, and it is frightful. A downgrade threatens to push interest rates higher, making it more difficult for consumers to borrow, for businesses to hire, and for the economy to grow. But even more frightening is the cause of the potential downgrade: unsustainable deficits fueled by government spending. There is, however, a way to exorcise this threat. The experience of nearly two dozen developed economies suggests that the surest way for policy makers to rein in destructive deficits and stabilize the debt is to cut spending, not increase revenue.


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It's the fantasy of everybody aligned teeth that provide a smile and to have directly. The unfortunate issue is that the notion of wearing braces is not a nice one. The idea is intimidating when you are an adult. The braces intimidate most people since
Using lasers in the dental industry has been growing in the last couple of years. There are many advantages of lasers such as less pain for patients, minimizing swelling and bleeding during dental procedures, and preservation of their individual's teeth.
While lasers remove the anxiety of several dental patients, they can still be unnerving for the others. The two dental patients have a negative, doubtful view of lasers.
This anxiety about lasers most likely comes from the misconception that all lasers contain harmful x-ray radiation and light which destroys tissue and can cause potential health issues such as birth defects and cancer.
Lasers are used in many industries such as medical and optical. Lasers are used in dentistry since the early 1990s.
Though the capsules used in these areas are powerful and risky, when they are operated and handled by a trained physician or specialist, they are safe.
The benefits they provide much outweigh their risks.
How Lasers Are Utilized
The types of lasers used in practical applications and study can seem complicated at first glance. A few of the facts are daunting, but professionals and many people are currently doing the study that may broaden their choices in their professional and personal lives. Some people today find themselves on a quest to learn a genre they are not familiar with and that, at times, isn't as expressed as it might be for the grasp of theories.
In capsules made from glass and crystal, you will find atoms which exist at low concentration. These are known as dopants. Light begins to move these items, which can be added to an inner material in tiny amounts. Several different kinds of gases can play a part in carbon dioxide and neon, helium, argon krypton are a couple of. The carbon dioxide laser creates kilowatts of power moment. Of the types of laser fueled with these gases, the one is considered the most powerful of all present in the marketplace. Semiconductor diode lasers are more commonly used than any other type. A semiconductor diode laser is and they emit light.
One kind of laser used in the study is called the dye laser.
As difficult as that information will be to remember without a suitable context and structure, this can be a frequent manner of education, not only for dental lasers but for many topics. The result is that many of us can truly feel the information is above our minds when all we want is a context that makes the details relevant to something we already understand.
Some of the terminology used in discussing the power and capabilities of lasers can be off-putting to those who are only learning the conditions, and those folks are encouraged to think of those systems as any other mechanical thing with components and methods which will be readily understood as soon as you realize the underline functions of the tool and the basic purposes. Once you are firmly knowledgeable about the circumstance in you are also prepared to grasp when they hear them without relevant background. And, this strategy of studying the basics can assist with learning the details of lasers as it can.
In comparison to dental lasers, the principles include knowing the sort of laser, exactly what the energetic power of this laser comes out of, the mediums used, the power mechanism (how the energy is tilted forward) and also how the laser is employed at the actual application in day to day dental function or dental operation.
For instance, once I understand that I am working with a mild laser that propels a cleaning solution ahead employing a series of energetic pulses during regular cleanings, I probably have a lot greater prospect of filling in all the bigger intricate details of how this method occurs; I finally have a powerful and interesting framework with which to hold a few of the details which could otherwise appear dull and unimportant.
When the bonding material is brushed onto the cavity it enters the tooth. The dentin, in particular, is extremely porous, so the binding agent can permeate the tooth. On exposure to air, the acetone or alcohol disappears and the plastic polymer portion starts to chemically interact. This creates millions of tiny'hooks' of a plastic retaining system. The substance hardens; but, the surface remains unhardened, unpolymerized in dental parlance. So that the cavity is now coated in the bonding agent. The filling material is inserted into the cavity preparation. In my practice, I prefer the two-material technique. I utilize a substance that adjusts and bonds.
Some substances will harden by themselves. I favor a light-cured (Hardened) material. We utilize light-cured material. The light we use is a laser which had a visible spectrum lighting. Carbon atoms are caused by the light, in the filling material to bond to each other forming chains. This hardens the filling substance while bonding it. The rest of the cavity is full of a substance. This latter substance is a polymer plastic with nice crystals of a glass material.
The surfaces of this very minute glass particles are treated in such a manner that if the polymer plastic hardens the glass will be contained in the mixture. A proper dental polymer has to be biocompatible. That's it has to be tolerated by tooth. The ones used today are kind to the tooth structure. They also ought to have a contraction and growth variable close. The tooth polymers weren't secured to the teeth as they're currently and in changes of temperature in the mouth happened a gap was in contraction and expansion rates that openings occurred at the tooth filling junction. The result was decay. Nowadays there are many different great materials available that are biocompatible in growth, contraction factors, in biocompatibility with tooth arrangement and power for daily intraoral function. There are constant developments and improvements of substances and one must keep abreast of evaluation and assessment.
Reasons to Not Fear Lasers
They Provide Better, More Comfortable Treatment
Lasers may correct and treat a variety of dental conditions that range from cavity fillings to teeth whitening to root canals. The precision and power of lasers make it possible for dentists in North Park Dental Care to efficiently and quickly treat their patients while providing less pain and discomfort to the patient.
Invasive dental procedures, like crowns and root canal therapy that traditionally have frightened people away in the dentist, are now able to be performed quicker, have less recovery time and cause less pain and distress to the patient.
The dreaded drilling, scraping, pain, discomfort and time some dental procedures offered to dental patients previously are all but removed by the pinpoint power of lasers. Lasers are so powerful they have significantly less swelling and bleeding and could and quickly reshape gums and teeth in a debilitating way.
They Are Preferred by Patients With the Fear of the Dentist
The effectiveness of lasers in dentistry has calmed the fears of many dental patients who've been frightened of visiting the dentist.
Patients who are frightened of the dentist fear the noises, smells and potential pain and discomfort from dental procedures.
More dentists are treating their patients using lasers since most individuals who'd otherwise shy away from getting their teeth handled are willing to venture into the dentist's office when lasers are used.
If patients that are frightened of the dentist have been attracted to getting treated with lasers, then there should be little reason to fear them.
High Laser Safety and Regulations
The radiation and burn dangers of lasers are reduced through the appropriate use and handling. Like doctors and healthcare specialists, dentists need to take extensive training and get certified to have the ability to use lasers.
The FDA has regulations about laser dental equipment that maximizes safety by restricting accidents. Safety controls, air ventilation systems and coverings of equipment keep lasers from accidental use from somebody who isn't adept in their use, from inhalation of fumes from tissue and the accidental manifestation of laser light.
All dental offices that provide laser treatments have protective aprons, breathing masks and eyewear for both the patient and dentist which offer further protection from accidental laser accidents.


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Not only Esslingen has a lot to choose from. The city is embedded in a region with a virtually inexhaustible choice of things to do in your free time, be it culture, nature or entertainment. Due to its central position, world famous museums and international events can easily be reached as well as local unknown gems.
Marvel at the history of technology in the Porsche or Mercedes Benz Museums or visit the Stuttgart Wilhelma, Germany´s only zoological-botanical gardens. Hike in the amazing landscape of the Swabian Alb or listen to the world´s greatest musical hits.
The new Stuttgart Trade Fair is only a few kilometres away, the world´s first television tower rises up 217 metres in Stuttgart and for those interested in culture: the Stuttgart Theatre Ballet enjoys a worldwide reputaion as does the modern New State Art Gallery.