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MACIEL, W. J.; RODRIGUES, T. S. e COSTA, R. D. D.. Kinematic Ages of the Central Stars of Planetary Nebulae. Rev. mex. astron. astrofis [online]. 2011, vol.47, n.2, pp.401-407. ISSN 0185-1101.
The age distribution of the central stars of planetary nebulae (CSPN) is estimated using two methods based on their kinematic properties. First, the expected rotation velocities of the nebulae at their Galactocentric distances are compared with the predicted values from the rotation curve, and the differences are attributed to the different ages of the evolved stars. Adopting the relation between the ages and the velocity dispersions determined by the Geneva-Copenhagen survey, the age distribution can be derived. Second, the U, V, W, velocity components of the stars are determined, and the corresponding age-velocity dispersion relations are used to infer the age distribution. These methods have been applied to two samples of PN in the Galaxy. The results are similar for both samples, and show that the age distribution of the PN central stars concentrates at ages lower than 5 Gyr, peaking at about 1 to 3 Gyr.
Palavras-chave : planetary nebulae [general]; stars [AGB and Post-AGB]; stars [fundamental parameters]; stars [general].


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I tried it: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
It's impossible to read about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint — lauded by fans as being "the best" product around for refinishing furniture — and not want to try it.
And once you get to know Annie Sloan, the British interior designer and author of more than a dozen DIY books, the urge to grab a brush and update an old piece using her advice and techniques becomes that much more pronounced.
Last summer, I picked up a bargain, six-drawer mid-century dresser at Mid-Mod & More, one of several great retro home boutiques that now dot Denver's outer neighborhoods.
The piece has nice lines, but its blonde finish was scratched. This type of scratch-n-dent piece, Annie Sloan told me during our interview for The Denver Post Home section, is well-suited to her Chalk Paint, so named not because it is a chalkboard paint, but because it goes on with a flat, almost chalky finish.
I especially like this video of Annie Sloan working her magic on another dated dresser.


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Michael J. Zyphur
posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 1:23 pm
1) If I have a multi-class model, but don't specify any particular model for the mixture (i.e., classes are not regressed onto any variables, no variables are regressed onto classes, and nothing is specified as varying across classes), then what does the model mean? How are the classes derived?
2) I see that in Ex 10.2 the within-groups latent variable is shown as being regressed onto a latent class factor, but this is not explicated in the "model" command. By specifying multiple classes in a m-level model, does this automatically regress a within-groups variable onto a latent class variable?
3) How different is a model that specifies different means for a variable across classes and a model which regresses the same variable onto a latent class variable? Either way, the model specifies that average levels of the value will vary across classes, correct?
4) Finally, if I have, for example, a 4-class model and only specify a relationship for the first class (e.g., Y1 ON C#1), then how are the remaining classes specified? In other words, with more than two classes, but only explicating some relation for the first class, how does the model determine the other classes?
Thanks for help with these problems!
posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 2:45 pm
1. The default is to let observed variable means or threshold vary across classes. So like in LCA where classes are defined by differing in their item (mean) profiles while having the variables uncorrelated within classes.
2. The picture for ex10.2 has a symbolic arrow from c to fw. As in LCA, the influence of c on another variable implies by default in Mplus that the mean (or threshold) of that other variable varies across the classes of c - the analogy is regression onto a dummy variable; conceptually this is what is done.
3. Mplus does not allow you to say "fw on c", but conceptually this is what is done.
4. Following from above, Mplus does not allow "y1 on c#1" except on the between level where c#1 is a continuous random intercept variable. If you don't have thew between statement say "y1 on c#2", this implies that only the random intercept for c#1 influences y1.
Michael J. Zyphur
posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 3:34 pm
Sorry, but if you could elaborate:
Without specifying any particular relations for the latent classes (in, for example, a 3-class model), but with relationships specified for other variables in a model, then how will the classes be determined. Will the model classify within or between variance; will the model classify DVs or IVs?
E.g., (with 3 classes)
y1 ON x1 x2;
y1 ON x1 x2;
Which part of the model's variance is used in class formation? And, if you have (1) more than one DV and/or (2) a random slope, would it operate in the same way?
posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 3:49 pm
For 2-level models, the latent classes are determined by within-level information, i.e. the latent class variable is a within-level variable. So in your case, this means that classification is based on information from within-level (co-) variation for your y1, x1, and x2 variables. You have a regression mixture model, where the regression also has a random slope (called "y1" on the between level) which is regressed on between-level variation of x1, x2.
Michael J. Zyphur
posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 9:22 am
Two more questions:
1) for a model where heterogeneity at the within-groups level is classified, and the same class variable is employed at the between-groups level, how does classification function? For example: with 4 people in two groups (2 people per group) and a class variable that (correctly) recognizes that one person from each group should be in a class 1 and one person from each group should be in a class 2, how can the class variable be used at the between-groups level at all? Any attempt to classify groups using the same class variable would seem to force the class variable to both contain and not contain the same people, because their group-membership would conflict with their class membership. Does this question make sense?
2) with mixture modeling, comparing models with the same number of classes but with different model constraints (e.g., with vs. without equal factor loadings), is it correct that (-2) log-likelihood difference tests may be conducted? Lubke & Muthen, 2005 seems to suggest this, but doesn't say it explicitly.
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posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 2:37 pm
1. It is not the class variable that is used on the between level but a random intercept of the class variable which is a continuous variable varying across the between clusters. I hope that answers the questions.
2. Yes.
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On December 4, 2012, Cryptozoic will release the newest Feast of the Winter Veil set. Here is a description from the website:
Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with the World of Warcraft TCG Feast of Winter Veil Collector's Set! Each special tin comes with an assortment of goodies, including nine brand new rare cards that you can play in your Constructed decks, three booster packs of War of the Ancients, two mini-pets, and a deck box. It's the perfect gift for the World of Warcraft TCG enthusiast, and the tin itself is great at holding all of your things! Carry your deck boxes with you to your hobby store in something a little more festive.
Will you discover the reason for the season, discover the spirit of Winter Veil, and foil the Greench's foul and grumpy plans once again? And will you wake up early in the morning of the Winter Veil to open your presents before everyone else?
One thing's for sure: on the morning of Winter Veil, many will be joyous, more will be unwrapping their presents, and many more will be battling each other with their brand new Crashin' Thrashin' Racers. Oh, the joys of little toy cars blowing things up!
Here is some of the card artwork from Cryptozoic:
This is the second Winter Veil set for the TCG; the first was released by Upper Deck back in November 2007. It also included a deck box, a booster pack from each of the Heroes of Azeroth, Through the Dark Portal and Fires of Outlands sets, 10 Rare Winter Veil themed cards and two Mini-Pet cards. Here are some images I took of the deck box and some of the cards from the first set:
This is a nice little gift for any WoW TCG collectors out there, get yours next week!


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Atomic Energy Act of 1954, secs. 107, 161, 181, 182, 183, 186, 187, 223, 234 (42 U.S.C. 2137, 2201, 2231, 2232, 2233, 2236, 2237, 2273, 2282); Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, secs. 201, 202 (42 U.S.C. 5841, 5842); Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, sec. 306 (42 U.S.C. 10226); 44 U.S.C. 3504 note.
Section 55.61 also issued under Atomic Energy Act secs. 186, 187 (42 U.S.C. 2236, 2237).
Nomenclature changes to part 55 appear at 80 FR 74980, Dec. 1, 2015.
The regulations in this part:
(a) Establish procedures and criteria for the issuance of licenses to operators and senior operators of utilization facilities licensed under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, or Section 202 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, and part 50, part 52, or part 54 of this chapter,
(b) Provide for the terms and conditions upon which the Commission will issue or modify these licenses, and
(c) Provide for the terms and conditions to maintain and renew these licenses.
The regulations in this part apply to—
(a) Any individual who manipulates the controls of any utilization facility licensed under parts 50, 52, or 54 of this chapter,
(b) Any individual designated by a facility licensee to be responsible for directing any licensed activity of a licensed operator.
(c) Any facility license.
A person must be authorized by a license issued by the Commission to perform the function of an operator or a senior operator as defined in this part.
As used in this part:
(1) A plant-referenced simulator;
(2) A Commission-approved simulator under § 55.46(b); or
(3) Another simulation device, including part-task and limited scope simulation devices, approved under § 55.46(b).
(1) Systematic analysis of the jobs to be performed.
(2) Learning objectives derived from the analysis which describe desired performance after training.
(3) Training design and implementation based on the learning objectives.
(4) Evaluation of trainee mastery of the objectives during training.
(5) Evaluation and revision of the training based on the performance of trained personnel in the job setting.
(a) Except as provided under a regional licensing program identified in paragraph (b) of this section, an applicant or licensee or facility licensee shall submit any communication or report concerning the regulations in this
(1) By mail addressed to—Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation or Director, Office of New Reactors, as appropriate, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; or
(2) By delivery in person to the NRC's offices at 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, or
(3) Where practicable, by electronic submission, for example, via Electronic Information Exchange, or CD-ROM. Electronic submissions must be made in a manner that enables the NRC to receive, read, authenticate, distribute, and archive the submission, and process and retrieve it a single page at a time. Detailed guidance on making electronic submissions can be obtained by visiting the NRC's Web site at
(b)(1) Except for test and research reactor facilities, the Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation or Director, Office of New Reactors, as appropriate, has delegated to the Regional Administrators of Regions I, II, III, and IV authority and responsibility under the regulations in this part for the issuance and renewal of licenses for operators and senior operators of nuclear power reactors licensed under 10 CFR part 50 or part 52 of this chapter and located in these regions.
(2) Any application for a license or license renewal filed under the regulations in this part involving a nuclear power reactor licensed under 10 CFR part 50 or part 52 of this chapter and any related inquiry, communication, information, or report must be submitted to the Regional Administrator by an appropriate method listed in paragraph (a) of this section. The Regional Administrator or the Administrator's designee will transmit to the Director, Office of New Reactors or Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, as appropriate, any matter that is not within the scope of the Regional Administrator's delegated authority.
(i) If the nuclear power reactor is located in Region I, submissions must be made to the Regional Administrator of Region I. Submissions by mail or hand delivery must be addressed to the Administrator at U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 2100 Renaissance Boulevard, Suite 100, King of Prussia, PA 19406-2713; where email is appropriate it should be addressed to
(ii) If the nuclear power reactor is located in Region II, submissions must be made to the Regional Administrator of Region II. Submissions by mail or hand delivery must be addressed to the Regional Administrator at U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE., Suite 1200, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257. Where e-mail is appropriate, it should be addressed to
(iii) If the nuclear power reactor is located in Region III, submissions must be made to the Regional Administrator of Region III. Submissions by mail or hand delivery must be addressed to the Administrator at U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 210, Lisle, IL 60532-4352; where e-mail is appropriate it should be addressed to
(iv) If the nuclear power reactor is located in Region IV, submissions must be made to the Regional Administrator of Region IV. Submission by mail or hand delivery must be addressed to the Administrator at U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 1600 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX 76011-4511; where email is appropriate, it should be addressed to
(3) Any application for a license or license renewal filed under the regulations in this part and all other submissions involving a test and research reactor or non-power reactor facility licensed under 10 CFR part 50 and any related inquiry, communication, information, or report must be submitted to the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Director of the Division of Policy
Except as specifically authorized by the Commission in writing, no interpretation of the meaning of the regulations in this part by any officer or employee of the Commission other than a written interpretation by the General Counsel will be recognized to be binding upon the Commission.
The Commission may, by rule, regulation, or order, impose upon any licensee such requirements, in addition to those established in the regulations in this part, as it deems appropriate or necessary to protect health and to minimize danger to life or property.
(a) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has submitted the information collection requirements contained in this part to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501
(b) The approved information collection requirements contained in this part appear in §§ 55.11, 55.25, 55.27, 55.31, 55.35, 55.40, 55.41, 55.43, 55.45, 55.47, 55.53, 55.57, and 55.59.
(c) This part contains information collection requirements in addition to those approved under the control number specified in paragraph (a) of this section. These information collection requirements and the control numbers under which they are approved are as follows:
(1) In §§ 55.23, 55.25, 55.27, 55.31, NRC Form 396 is approved under control number 3150-0024.
(2) In §§ 55.31, 55.35, 55.47, and 55.57, NRC Form 398 is approved under control number 3150-0090.
Information provided to the Commission by an applicant for a license or by a licensee or information required by statute or by the Commission's regulations, orders, or license conditions to be maintained by the applicant or the licensee shall be complete and accurate in all material respects.
The Commission may, upon application by an interested person, or upon its own initiative, grant such exemptions from the requirements of the regulations in this part as it determines are authorized by law and will not endanger life or property and are otherwise in the public interest.
The regulations in this part do not require a license for an individual who—
(a) Under the direction and in the presence of a licensed operator or senior operator, manipulates the controls of—
(1) A research or training reactor as part of the individual's training as a student, or
(2) A facility as a part of the individual's training in a facility licensee's training program as approved by the Commission to qualify for an operator license under this part.
(b) Under the direction and in the presence of a licensed senior operator, manipulates the controls of a facility to load or unload the fuel into, out of, or within the reactor vessel.
An applicant for a license shall have a medical examination by a physician. A licensee shall have a medical examination by a physician every two years. The physician shall determine that the applicant or licensee meets the requirements of § 55.33(a)(1).
To certify the medical fitness of the applicant, an authorized representative of the facility licensee shall complete and sign NRC Form 396, "Certification of Medical Examination by Facility Licensee," which can be obtained by writing the Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, by calling (301) 415-7232, or by visiting the NRC's Web site at
(a) Form NRC-396 must certify that a physician has conducted the medical examination of the applicant as required in § 55.21.
(b) When the certification requests a conditional license based on medical evidence, the medical evidence must be submitted on NRC Form 396 to the Commission and the Commission then makes a determination in accordance with § 55.33.
If, during the term of the license, the licensee develops a permanent physical or mental condition that causes the licensee to fail to meet the requirements of § 55.21 of this part, the facility licensee shall notify the Commission, within 30 days of learning of the diagnosis, in accordance with § 50.74(c). For conditions for which a conditional license (as described in § 55.33(b) of this part) is requested, the facility licensee shall provide medical certification on Form NRC 396 to the Commission (as described in § 55.23 of this part).
The facility licensee shall document and maintain the results of medical qualifications data, test results, and each operator's or senior operator's medical history for the current license period and provide the documentation to the Commission upon request. The facility licensee shall retain this documentation while an individual performs the functions of an operator or senior operator.
(a) The applicant shall:
(1) Complete NRC Form 398, "Personal Qualification Statement—Licensee," which can be obtained by writing the Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, by calling (301) 415-7232, or by visiting the NRC's Web site at
(2) File an original of NRC Form 398, together with the information required in paragraphs (a)(3), (4), (5) and (6) of this section, with the appropriate Regional Administrator;
(3) Submit a written request from an authorized representative of the facility licensee by which the applicant will be employed that the written examination and operating test be administered to the applicant;
(4) Provide evidence that the applicant has successfully completed the facility licensee's requirements to be licensed as an operator or senior operator and of the facility licensee's need for an operator or a senior operator to perform assigned duties. An authorized representative of the facility licensee shall certify this evidence on Form NRC-398. This certification must include details of the applicant's qualifications, and details on courses of instruction administered by the facility licensee, and describe the nature of the training received at the facility, and the startup and shutdown experience received. In lieu of these details, the Commission may accept certification that the applicant has successfully completed a Commission-approved
(5) Provide evidence that the applicant, as a trainee, has successfully manipulated the controls of either the facility for which a license is sought or a plant-referenced simulator that meets the requirements of § 55.46(c). At a minimum, five significant control manipulations must be performed that affect reactivity or power level. Control manipulations performed on the plant-referenced simulator may be chosen from a representative sampling of the control manipulations and plant evolutions described in § 55.59(c)(3)(i)(A-F), (R), (T), (W), and (X) of this part, as applicable to the design of the plant for which the license application is submitted. For licensed operators applying for a senior operator license, certification that the operator has successfully operated the controls of the facility as a licensed operator shall be accepted; and
(6) Provide certification by the facility licensee of medical condition and general health on Form NRC-396, to comply with §§ 55.21, 55.23 and 55.33(a)(1).
(b) The Commission may at any time after the application has been filed, and before the license has expired, require futher information under oath or affirmation in order to enable it to determine whether to grant or deny the application or whether to revoke, modify, or suspend the license.
(c) An applicant whose application has been denied because of a medical condition or general health may submit a further medical report at any time as a supplement to the application.
(d) Each application and statement must contain complete and accurate disclosure as to all matters required to be disclosed. The applicant shall sign statements required by paragraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this section.
(a) An applicant whose application for a license has been denied because of failure to pass the written examination or operating test, or both, may file a new application two months after the date of denial. The application must be submitted on Form NRC-398 and include a statement signed by an authorized representative of the facility licensee by whom the applicant will be employed that states in detail the extent of the applicant's additional training since the denial and certifies that
(b) An applicant who has passed either the written examination or operating test and failed the other may request in a new application on Form NRC-398 to be excused from re-examination on the portions of the examination or test which the applicant has passed. The Commission may in its discretion grant the request, if it determines that sufficient justification is presented.
(a) The Commission shall use the criteria in NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors,"
(b) Power reactor facility licensees may prepare, proctor, and grade the written examinations required by §§ 55.41 and 55.43 and may prepare the operating tests required by § 55.45, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Power reactor facility licensees shall prepare the required examinations and tests in accordance with the criteria in NUREG-1021 as described in paragraph (a) of this section;
(2) Pursuant to § 55.49, power reactor facility licensees shall establish, implement, and maintain procedures to control examination security and integrity;
(3) An authorized representative of the power reactor facility licensee shall approve the required examinations and tests before they are submitted to the Commission for review and approval; and
(4) Power reactor facility licensees must receive Commission approval of their proposed written examinations and operating tests.
(c) In lieu of paragraph (b) of this section and upon written request from a power reactor facility licensee pursuant to § 55.31(a)(3), the Commission shall, for that facility licensee, prepare, proctor, and grade, the written examinations required by §§ 55.41 and 55.43 and the operating tests required by § 55.45. In addition, the Commission may exercise its discretion and reject a power reactor facility licensee's determination to elect paragraph (b) of this section, in which case the Commission shall prepare, proctor, and grade the required written examinations and operating tests for that facility licensee.
(d) The Commission shall use the criteria in NUREG-1478, "Operator Licensing Examiner Standards for Research and Test Reactors," for all test and research reactors to prepare, proctor, and grade the written examinations required by §§ 55.41 and 55.43 and the operating tests required by § 55.45 for non-power reactor facility licensees.
(b) The written examination for an operator for a facility will include a representative sample from among the following 14 items, to the extent applicable to the facility.
(1) Fundamentals of reactor theory, including fission process, neutron multiplication, source effects, control rod effects, criticality indications, reactivity coefficients, and poison effects.
(2) General design features of the core, including core structure, fuel elements, control rods, core instrumentation, and coolant flow.
(3) Mechanical components and design features of the reactor primary system.
(4) Secondary coolant and auxiliary systems that affect the facility.
(5) Facility operating characteristics during steady state and transient conditions, including coolant chemistry, causes and effects of temperature, pressure and reactivity changes, effects of load changes, and operating limitations and reasons for these operating characteristics.
(6) Design, components, and functions of reactivity control mechanisms and instrumentation.
(7) Design, components, and functions of control and safety systems, including instrumentation, signals, interlocks, failure modes, and automatic and manual features.
(8) Components, capacity, and functions of emergency systems.
(9) Shielding, isolation, and containment design features, including access limitations.
(10) Administrative, normal, abnormal, and emergency operating procedures for the facility.
(11) Purpose and operation of radiation monitoring systems, including alarms and survey equipment.
(12) Radiological safety principles and procedures.
(13) Procedures and equipment available for handling and disposal of radioactive materials and effluents.
(14) Principles of heat transfer thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
(b) The written examination for a senior operator for a facility will include a representative sample from among the following seven items and the 14 items specified in § 55.41 of this part, to the extent applicable to the facility:
(1) Conditions and limitations in the facility license.
(2) Facility operating limitations in the technical specifications and their bases.
(3) Facility licensee procedures required to obtain authority for design and operating changes in the facility.
(4) Radiation hazards that may arise during normal and abnormal situations, including maintenance activities and various contamination conditions.
(5) Assessment of facility conditions and selection of appropriate procedures during normal, abnormal, and emergency situations.
(6) Procedures and limitations involved in initial core loading, alterations in core configuration, control rod programming, and determination of various internal and external effects on core reactivity.
(7) Fuel handling facilities and procedures.
(1) Perform pre-startup procedures for the facility, including operating of those controls associated with plant equipment that could affect reactivity.
(2) Manipulate the console controls as required to operate the facility between shutdown and designated power levels.
(3) Identify annunciators and condition-indicating signals and perform appropriate remedial actions where appropriate.
(4) Identify the instrumentation systems and the significance of facility instrument readings.
(5) Observe and safely control the operating behavior characteristics of the facility.
(6) Perform control manipulations required to obtain desired operating results during normal, abnormal, and emergency situations.
(7) Safely operate the facility's heat removal systems, including primary coolant, emergency coolant, and decay heat removal systems, and identify the relations of the proper operation of these systems to the operation of the facility.
(8) Safely operate the facility's auxiliary and emergency systems, including operation of those controls associated with plant equipment that could affect reactivity or the release of radioactive materials to the environment.
(9) Demonstrate or describe the use and function of the facility's radiation monitoring systems, including fixed radiation monitors and alarms, portable survey instruments, and personnel monitoring equipment.
(10) Demonstrate knowledge of significant radiation hazards, including permissible levels in excess of those authorized, and ability to perform other procedures to reduce excessive levels of radiation and to guard against personnel exposure.
(11) Demonstrate knowledge of the emergency plan for the facility, including, as appropriate, the operator's or senior operator's responsibility to decide whether the plan should be executed and the duties under the plan assigned.
(12) Demonstrate the knowledge and ability as appropriate to the assigned position to assume the responsibilities associated with the safe operation of the facility.
(13) Demonstrate the applicant's ability to function within the control room team as appropriate to the assigned position, in such a way that the facility licensee's procedures are adhered to and that the limitations in its license and amendments are not violated.
(1) A simulation facility that the Commission has approved for use after application has been made by the facility licensee under § 55.46(b);
(2) A plant-referenced simulator (§ 55.46(c)); or
(3) The plant, if approved for use in the administration of the operating test by the Commission under § 55.46(b).
(i) A description of the components of the simulation facility intended to be used, or the way the plant would be used for each part of the operating test, unless previously approved; and
(ii) A description of the performance tests for the simulation facility as part of the request, and the results of these tests; and
(iii) A description of the procedures for maintaining examination and test integrity consistent with the requirements of § 55.49.
(2) The Commission will approve a simulation facility or use of the plant for administration of operating tests if it finds that the simulation facility and its proposed use, or the proposed use of the plant, are suitable for the conduct of operating tests for the facility licensee's reference plant under § 55.45(a).
(i) Is sufficient in scope and fidelity to allow conduct of the evolutions listed in §§ 55.45(a)(1) through (13), and 55.59(c)(3)(i)(A) through (AA), as applicable to the design of the reference plant.
(ii) Allows for the completion of control manipulations for operator license applicants.
(2) Facility licensees that propose to use a plant-referenced simulator to meet the control manipulation requirements in § 55.31(a)(5) must ensure that:
(i) The plant-referenced simulator utilizes models relating to nuclear and thermal-hydraulic characteristics that replicate the most recent core load in the nuclear power reference plant for which a license is being sought; and
(ii) Simulator fidelity has been demonstrated so that significant control manipulations are completed without procedural exceptions, simulator performance exceptions, or deviation from the approved training scenario sequence.
(3) A simulation facility consisting solely of a plant-referenced simulator must meet the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section and the criteria in paragraphs (d)(1) and (4) of this section for the Commission to accept the plant-referenced simulator for conducting operating tests as described in § 55.45(a) of this part, requalification training as described in § 55.59(c)(3) of this part, or for performing control manipulations that affect reactivity to establish eligibility for an operator's license as described in § 55.31(a)(5).
(1) Conduct performance testing throughout the life of the simulation facility in a manner sufficient to ensure that paragraphs (c)(2)(ii), as applicable, and (d)(3) of this section are met. The results of performance tests must be retained for four years after the completion of each performance test or until superseded by updated test results;
(2) Correct modeling and hardware discrepancies and discrepancies identified from scenario validation and from performance testing;
(3) Make results of any uncorrected performance test failures that may exist at the time of the operating test or requalification program inspection available for NRC review, prior to or concurrent with preparations for each operating test or requalification program inspection; and
(4) Maintain the provisions for license application, examination, and test integrity consistent with § 55.49.
(a) On application, the Commission may waive any or all of the requirements for a written examination and operating test, if it finds that the applicant—
(1) Has had extensive actual operating experience at a comparable facility, as determined by the Commission, within two years before the date of application;
(2) Has discharged his or her responsibilities competently and safely and is capable of continuing to do so; and
(3) Has learned the operating procedures for and is qualified to operate competently and safely the facility designated in the application.
(b) The Commission may accept as proof of the applicant's past performance a certification of an authorized representative of the facility licensee or of a holder of an authorization by which the applicant was previously employed. The certification must contain a description of the applicant's operating experience, including an approximate number of hours the applicant operated the controls of the facility, the duties performed, and the extent of the applicant's responsibility.
(c) The Commission may accept as proof of the applicant's current qualifications a certification of an authorized representative of the facility licensee or of a holder of an authorization where the applicant's services will be utilized.
Applicants, licensees, and facility licensees shall not engage in any activity that compromises the integrity of any application, test, or examination required by this part. The integrity of a test or examination is considered compromised if any activity, regardless of intent, affected, or, but for detection, would have affected the equitable and consistent administration of the test or examination. This includes activities related to the preparation and certification of license applications and all activities related to the preparation, administration, and grading of the tests and examinations required by this part.
Each license contains and is subject to the following conditions whether stated in the license or not:
(a) Neither the license nor any right under the license may be assigned or otherwise transferred.
(b) The license is limited to the facility for which it is issued.
(c) The license is limited to those controls of the facility specified in the license.
(d) The license is subject to, and the licensee shall observe, all applicable rules, regulations, and orders of the Commission.
(e) If a licensee has not been actively performing the functions of an operator or senior operator, the licensee may not resume activities authorized by a license issued under this part except as permitted by paragraph (f) of this section. To maintain active status, the licensee shall actively perform the functions of an operator or senior operator on a minimum of seven 8-hour or five 12-hour shifts per calendar quarter. For test and research reactors, the licensee shall actively perform the functions of an operator or senior operator for a minimum of four hours per calendar quarter.
(f) If paragraph (e) of this section is not met, before resumption of functions authorized by a license issued under this part, an authorized representative of the facility licensee shall certify the following:
(1) That the qualifications and status of the licensee are current and valid; and
(2) That the licensee has completed a minimum of 40 hours of shift functions under the direction of an operator or senior operator as appropriate and in the position to which the individual will be assigned. The 40 hours must have included a complete tour of the plant and all required shift turnover procedures. For senior operators limited to fuel handling under paragraph (c) of this section, one shift must have been completed. For test and research reactors, a minimum of six hours must have been completed.
(g) The licensee shall notify the Commission within 30 days about a conviction for a felony.
(h) The licensee shall complete a requalification program as described by § 55.59.
(i) The licensee shall have a biennial medical examination.
(j) The licensee shall not consume or ingest alcoholic beverages within the protected area of power reactors, or the controlled access area of non-power reactors. The licensee shall not use, possess, or sell any illegal drugs. The licensee shall not perform activities authorized by a license issued under this part while under the influence of alcohol or any prescription, over-the-counter, or illegal substance that could adversely affect his or her ability to safely and competently perform his or her licensed duties. For the purpose of this paragraph, with respect to alcoholic beverages and drugs, the term "under the influence" means the licensee exceeded, as evidenced by a confirmed test result, the lower of the cutoff levels for drugs or alcohol contained in subparts E, F, and G of part 26 of this chapter, or as established by the facility licensee. The term "under the influence" also means the licensee could be mentally or physically impaired as a result of substance use including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as determined under the provisions, policies, and procedures established by the facility licensee for its fitness-for-duty program, in such a manner as to adversely affect his or her ability to safely and competently perform licensed duties.
(k) Each licensee at power reactors shall participate in the drug and alcohol testing programs established pursuant to 10 CFR part 26. Each licensee at non-power reactors shall participate in any drug and alcohol testing program that may be established for that non-power facility.
(l) The licensee shall comply with any other conditions that the Commission may impose to protect health or to minimize danger to life or property.
(a) Each operator license and senior operator license expires six years after the date of issuance, upon termination of employment with the facility licensee, or upon determination by the facility licensee that the licensed individual no longer needs to maintain a license.
(b) If a licensee files an application for renewal or an upgrade of an existing license on Form NRC-398 at least 30 days before the expiration of the existing license, it does not expire until disposition of the application for renewal or for an upgraded license has been finally determined by the Commission. Filing by mail will be deemed to be complete at the time the application is deposited in the mail.
(a) The applicant for renewal of a license shall—
(1) Complete and sign Form NRC-398 and include the number of the license for which renewal is sought.
(2) File an original of NRC Form 398 with the appropriate Regional Administrator specified in § 55.5(b).
(3) Provide written evidence of the applicant's experience under the existing license and the approximate number of hours that the licensee has operated the facility.
(4) Provide a statement by an authorized representative of the facility licensee that during the effective term of the current license the applicant has satisfactorily completed the requalification program for the facility for which operator or senior operator license renewal is sought.
(5) Provide evidence that the applicant has discharged the license responsibilities competently and safely. The Commission may accept as evidence of the applicant's having met this requirement a certificate of an authorized representative of the facility licensee or holder of an authorization by which the licensee has been employed.
(6) Provide certification by the facility licensee of medical condition and general health on Form NRC-396, to comply with §§ 55.21, 55.23 and 55.27.
(b) The license will be renewed if the Commission finds that—
(1) The medical condition and the general health of the licensee continue to be such as not to cause operational errors that endanger public health and safety. The Commission will base this finding upon the certification by the facility licensee as described in § 55.23.
(2) The licensee—
(i) Is capable of continuing to competently and safely assume licensed duties;
(ii) Has successfully completed a requalification program that has been approved by the Commission as required by § 55.59; and
(iii) Has passed the requalification examinations and annual operating tests as required by § 55.59.
(3) There is a continued need for a licensee to operate or for a senior operator to direct operators at the facility designated in the application.
(4) The past performance of the licensee has been satisfactory to the Commission. In making its finding, the Commission will include in its evaluation information such as notices of violations or letters of reprimand in the licensee's docket.
(1) Successfully complete a requalification program developed by the facility licensee that has been approved by the Commission. This program shall be conducted for a continuous period not to exceed 24 months in duration.
(2) Pass a comprehensive requalification written examination and an annual operating test.
(i) The written examination will sample the items specified in §§ 55.41 and 55.43 of this part, to the extent applicable to the facility, the licensee, and any limitation of the license under § 55.53(c) of this part.
(ii) The operating test will require the operator or senior operator to demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to perform the actions necessary to accomplish a comprehensive sample of items specified in § 55.45(a) (2) through (13) inclusive to the extent applicable to the facility.
(iii) In lieu of the Commission accepting a certification by the facility licensee that the licensee has passed written examinations and operating tests administered by the facility licensee within its Commission-approved program developed by using a systems approach to training under paragraph (c) of this section, the Commission may administer a comprehensive requalification written examination and an annual operating test.
(i) Theory and principles of operation.
(ii) General and specific plant operating characteristics.
(iii) Plant instrumentation and control systems.
(iv) Plant protection systems.
(v) Engineered safety systems.
(vi) Normal, abnormal, and emergency operating procedures.
(vii) Radiation control and safety.
(viii) Technical specifications.
(ix) Applicable portions of title 10, chapter I, Code of Federal Regulations.
(i) Each licensed operator of a utilization facility manipulates the plant controls and each licensed senior operator either manipulates the controls or directs the activities of individuals during plant control manipulations during the term of the licensed operator's or senior operator's license. For reactor operators and senior operators, these manipulations must consist of the following control manipulations and plant evolutions if they are applicable to the plant design. Items described in paragraphs (c)(3)(i) (A) through (L) of this section must be performed annually; all other items must be performed on a two-year cycle. However, the requalification programs must contain a commitment that each individual shall perform or participate in a combination of reactivity control manipulations based on the availability of plant equipment and systems. Those control manipulations which are not performed at the plant may be performed on a simulator. The use of the Technical Specifications should be maximized during the simulator control manipulations. Senior operator licensees are credited with these activities if they direct control manipulations as they are performed.
(A) Plant or reactor startups to include a range that reactivity feedback from nuclear heat addition is noticeable and heatup rate is established.
(B) Plant shutdown.
(C) Manual control of steam generators or feedwater or both during startup and shutdown.
(D) Boration or dilution during power operation.
(E) Significant (≥10 percent) power changes in manual rod control or recirculation flow.
(F) Reactor power change of 10 percent or greater where load change is performed with load limit control or where flux, temperature, or speed control is on manual (for HTGR).
(G) Loss of coolant, including—
(H) Loss of instrument air (if simulated plant specific).
(I) Loss of electrical power (or degraded power sources).
(J) Loss of core coolant flow/natural circulation.
(K) Loss of feedwater (normal and emergency).
(L) Loss of service water, if required for safety.
(M) Loss of shutdown cooling.
(N) Loss of component cooling system or cooling to an individual component.
(O) Loss of normal feedwater or normal feedwater system failure.
(P) Loss of condenser vacuum.
(Q) Loss of protective system channel.
(R) Mispositioned control rod or rods (or rod drops).
(S) Inability to drive control rods.
(T) Conditions requiring use of emergency boration or standby liquid control system.
(U) Fuel cladding failure or high activity in reactor coolant or offgas.
(V) Turbine or generator trip.
(W) Malfunction of an automatic control system that affects reactivity.
(X) Malfunction of reactor coolant pressure/volume control system.
(Y) Reactor trip.
(Z) Main steam line break (inside or outside containment).
(AA) A nuclear instrumentation failure.
(ii) Each licensed operator and senior operator has demonstrated satisfactory understanding of the operation of the apparatus and mechanisms associated with the control manipulations in paragraph (c)(3)(i) of this section, and knows the operating procedures in each area for which the operator or senior operator is licensed.
(iii) Each licensed operator and senior operator is cognizant of facility design changes, procedure changes, and facility license changes.
(iv) Each licensed operator and senior operator reviews the contents of all abnormal and emergency procedures on a regularly scheduled basis.
(v) A simulator may be used in meeting the requirements of paragraphs (c) (3)(i) and (3)(ii) of this section, if it reproduces the general operating characteristics of the facility involved and the arrangement of the instrumentation and controls of the simulator is similar to that of the facility involved. If the simulator or simulation device is used to administer operating tests for a facility, as provided in § 55.45(b)(1), the device approved to meet the requirements of § 55.45(b)(1) must be used for credit to be given for meeting the requirements of paragraphs (c)(3)(i) (G through AA) of this section.
(i) Comprehensive requalification written examinations and annual operating tests which determine areas in which retraining is needed to upgrade licensed operator and senior operator knowledge.
(ii) Written examinations which determine licensed operators' and senior operators' knowledge of subjects covered in the requalification program and provide a basis for evaluating their knowledge of abnormal and emergency procedures.
(iii) Systematic observation and evaluation of the performance and competency of licensed operators and senior operators by supervisors and/or training staff members, including evaluation of actions taken or to be taken during actual or simulated abnormal and emergency procedures.
(iv) Simulation of emergency or abnormal conditions that may be accomplished by using the control panel of the facility involved or by using a simulator. When the control panel of the facility is used for simulation, the actions taken or to be taken for the emergency or abnormal condition shall be discussed; actual manipulation of the plant controls is not required. If a simulator is used in meeting the requirements of paragraph (c)(4)(iii) of this section, it must accurately reproduce the operating characteristics of the facility involved and the arrangement of the instrumentation and controls of the simulator must closely parallel that of the facility involved. After the provisions of § 55.46 have been implemented at a facility, the Commission approved or plant-referenced simulator must be used to comply with this paragraph.
(v) Provisions for each licensed operator and senior operator to participate in an accelerated requalification program where performance evaluations conducted pursuant to paragraphs (c)(4) (i) through (iv) of this section clearly indicated the need.
(i) The facility licensee shall maintain records documenting the participation of each licensed operator and senior operator in the requalification program. The records must contain copies of written examinations administered, the answers given by the licensee, and the results of evaluations and documentation of operating tests and of any additional training administered in areas in which an operator or senior operator has exhibited deficiencies. The facility licensee shall retain these records until the operator's or senior operator's license is renewed.
(ii) Each record required by this part must be legible throughout the retention period specified by each Commission regulation. The record may be the original or a reproduced copy or a microform provided that the copy or
(iii) If there is a conflict between the Commission's regulations in this part, and any license condition, or other written Commission approval or authorization pertaining to the retention period for the same type of record, the retention period specified for these records by the regulations in this part apply unless the Commission, pursuant to § 55.11, grants a specific exemption from this record retention requirement.
(a) The terms and conditions of all licenses are subject to amendment, revision, or modification by reason of rules, regulations, or orders issued in accordance with the Act or any amendments thereto.
(b) Any license may be revoked, suspended, or modified, in whole or in part:
(1) For any material false statement in the application or in any statement of fact required under section 182 of the Act,
(2) Because of conditions revealed by the application or statement of fact or any report, record, inspection or other means that would warrant the Commission to refuse to grant a license on an original application,
(3) For willful violation of, or failure to observe any of the terms and conditions of the Act, or the license, or of any rule, regulation, or order of the Commission, or
(4) For any conduct determined by the Commission to be a hazard to safe operation of the facility.
(5) For the sale, use or possession of illegal drugs, or refusal to participate in the facility drug and alcohol testing program, or a confirmed positive test for drugs, drug metabolites, or alcohol in violation of the conditions and cutoff levels established by § 55.53(j) or the consumption of alcoholic beverages within the protected area of power reactors or the controlled access area of non-power reactors, or a determination of unfitness for scheduled work as a result of the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
(a) The Commission may obtain an injunction or other court order to prevent a violation of the provisions of—
(1) The Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended;
(2) Title II of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended; or
(3) A regulation or order issued pursuant to those Acts.
(b) The Commission may obtain a court order for the payment of a civil penalty imposed under section 234 of the Atomic Energy Act:
(1) For violations of—
(i) Sections 53, 57, 62, 63, 81, 82, 101, 103, 104, 107, or 109 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended;
(ii) Section 206 of the Energy Reorganization Act;
(iii) Any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to the sections specified in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section;
(iv) Any term, condition, or limitation of any license issued under the sections specified in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section.
(2) For any violation for which a license may be revoked under section 186 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
(a) Section 223 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, provides for criminal sanctions for willful violation of, attempted violation of, or conspiracy of violate, any regulation issued under sections 161b, 161i, or 161o of the Act. For purposes of section 223, all the regulations in part 55 are issued under one or more of sections 161b, 161i, or 161o, except for the sections listed in paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) The regulations in part 55 that are not issued under sections 161b, 161i, or 161o for the purposes of section 223 are as follows: §§ 55.1, 55.2, 55.4, 55.5, 55.6, 55.7, 55.8, 55.11. 55.13, 55.31, 55.33, 55.35, 55.41, 55.43, 55.47, 55.51, 55.55, 55.57, 55.61, 55.71, and 55.73.


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Prof. David Turnbull & Partner Receive Major Support Award for Africa Work
POSTED ON: November 7, 2013
David Turnbull, Professor at The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture, and Jane Harrison, who with Prof. Turnbull co-founded PITCHAfrica, have had their WATERBANK Schools project recognized by a special award of support in this year's Buckminster Fuller Challenge. The annual Challenge, organized by the Buckminster Fuller Institute, was established to, "support the development and implementation of a strategy that has significant potential to solve humanity's most pressing problems," according to the BFI website. The award ceremony, hosted by the Institute for Sustainable Design, will take place on November 18 at 7PM in The Great Hall. It is free and open to the public with an RSVP.
WATERBANK Schools is an outgrowth of PITCHAfrica's original mission to develop high-yield rainwater harvesting reservoirs that double as community centers and sports complexes in underdeveloped parts of Africa where clean water is at a premium. (See our story of September 2012.) WATERBANK projects use the same concept on a smaller scale. The first WATERBANK School, completed in Laikipia, Kenya in December 2012, in partnership with the Zeitz Foundation, provides classrooms, gardens, a theater and storage for 150,000 liters of water in a region where rainfall averages 600mm annually, according PITCHAfrica's website. Construction on two new WATERBANK School buildings, a dormitory for girls and a canteen, began construction Laikipia, Kenya in July.
The official award of the 2013 Buckminster Fuller Challenge went to Ecovative, a company that uses mushrooms to create packing materials, among other things. But, for the first time, the Challenge's corporate sponsor, Interface, Inc., elected to award an unexpected additional prize. "The WATERBANK School's simple design is an elegant and practical way of addressing sanitation, health, and education," Dan Hendrix, chairman and CEO of Interface, Inc., said. "We're pleased to support WATERBANK Schools by providing funding and access to experts who will help them expand WATERBANK Schools throughout the developing world."
"We are delighted to be receiving the Interface Support Award," Prof. Turnbull said. "We know that Interface's support will have a very significant impact on our ability to take the WATERBANK Schools Initiative to a new level of engagement, ultimately supporting the production of 'open-source' documentation including construction manuals that respond to variable climate and geo-physical conditions. The Award includes financial support and the opportunity for us to interact with the exceptional knowledge network that Interface Inc. have built over the past few decades."


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There are many ways to "go viral" these days, with new and creative methods surfacing regularly. In my experience as an internet marketer, I've seen many impressive and ingenious techniques for generating traffic, buzz, and links. Although not all of these examples were created with specific goals (traffic, links, cash) they are notable for their creativity and effectiveness. If you're ever having trouble thinking of ways to increase you're exposure, read this over, I bet it will get those creative juices going, and you will think up the next viral blockbuster in no time.
1. Million Dollar Home Page
The Million Dollar Home Page was a single page site conceived in 2005 by Alex Tew, a University student in England as a way to pay for his college education. The idea was simple, create a 1,000x1,000 grid of pixels, and then sell each pixel for 1$ to advertisers (Were sold in 10x10 blocks) Each block contained an image hotlinked to the advertiser's website. The site launched on Aug 26th 2005. In the first few weeks Alex began by selling to friends and relatives. After two weeks he had managed to sell 4,700 pixels to only people he knew. At this point, Alex created and launched a press release about his idea and success thus far. The press release was picked up by the BBC, and spread virally both on and offline from there.
By New Years of 2005, the site was seeing in excess of 25,000 unique visitors per hour, with more than 999,000 pixels sold. Alex auctioned the remaining 1,000 pixels on ebay for $38,100. After all was said and done, Alex estimates he cleared between $650,000-$700,000.
Notable Features of the Viral
The crucial thing in creating the media interest was the idea itself: it was unique and quirky enough to stand out. I only had to push the idea a bit in the first few days by sending out a press release which essentially acted as a catalyst. This interest coupled with traditional word-of-mouth created a real buzz about the homepage, which in turn created more interest.
—Alex Tew, 22 February 2006
1. Uniqueness & Originality - It's safe to say this idea will never work the same way again. It was successful first and foremost because it was a unique/novel idea.
2. Seeding and Promotion - Unproven ideas are hard to get behind. Alex was very smart to sell a good number of pixels sold BEFORE doing a press release. This added the legitimacy needed for an organization like the BBC to pick it up.
3. Viral Component - Advertisers purchasing spots have a stake in the website doing well. The more visibility the site gets, the more visibility the advertiser gets. This no doubt meant that advertisers helped to push the popularity a great deal.
4. Early Participants Bonus - Used in Multi-Level-Marketing for ages, first adopters have more to gain. In this case, early advertisers gained more visibility because they were there during heavy press coverage.
2. One Red Paperclip
The site One Red Paperclip was the brainchild of Kyle MacDonald, a Canadian blogger who wanted to test his ability at bartering. The concept, again, was simple. He would start with a single red paperclip, and trade it for another item. This item would then be traded, and so on, for one year, with the incentive of always "trading up" for a more valuable item. These were his trades:
Paperclip -->fish-shaped pen -->hand-sculpted doorknob. -->Coleman camp stove. -->Honda generator. -->"instant party": an empty keg, an IOU for filling the keg with the beer of the holder's choice -->Ski-doo snowmobile. -->two-person trip to Yahk, British Columbia -->Cube van -->recording contract with Metal Works in Toronto -->a year's rent in Phoenix, Arizona -->one afternoon with Alice Cooper -->KISS motorized snow globe -->a role in the film Donna on Demand -->Traded the movie role for a two-story farmhouse in Kipling, Saskatchewan
Kyle Macdonald's blog became very popular, and even years later is bringing 10,000+ unique visitors per month. Consequently, a book was also published about his idea, and his journey from a paper clip to a house. From a linkbuilding standpoint, the site has been wildly successful, showing nearly 24,000 backlinks in Yahoo Site Explorer.
Notable Features of the Viral
1. Uniqueness & Originality: This cannot be stressed enough. A completely new concept will outperform an old concept, or reworked concept in almost all instances.
2. Novelty in Simplicity: Part of what makes this viral concept so great is that it's incredibly simple. One Red Paperclip demonstrates the power of bartering, something widely known, yet underutilized. The "wow" factor comes from the realization of the power of barter.
3. The "I could do that" factor: Part of the appeal of simplicity is that it seems that most anyone could have thought of it or done it. Million Dollar Homepage had a similar appeal.
3. SaveToby.com
SaveToby.com was created in 2005. The owner claimed that he had found a wounded rabbit outside his home and nursed it back to health. However, he was not able to afford the rabbit any longer and would be forced eat the rabbit, unless he could come up with $50,000. The money could be contributed either by donating directly, or by purchasing "save toby" merchandise. The site included many pictures of toby, along with recipes for rabbit based dishes.The site became viral online soon after its launch and was noticed by the mainstream media, with attention from news outlets as large as NBC Nightly News. Attempts were made to have the site removed by animal rights groups, but the host (Godaddy.com) denied the claims, stating "it was perfectly legal to eat a rabbit." It is claimed that over $24,000 was collected by the website. The site was later bought by Bored.com for an undisclosed sum. A book was also made.
Notable Features of the Viral
1. Emotional Appeal: While clearly this concept had a negative emotional appeal, it was the primary motivating factor in both the money generated and the viral spread of the site.
2. Group Effort: Keeping a running tally on a monetary fund raising goal is a great way to make participants feel as though they are part of a group effort. Another aspect to the viral appeal of SaveToby.com was the feeling of being part of a larger altruistic team who would rescue Toby from being eaten.
3. Time Constraints: Urgency is another good catalyst for action. With the days counting down until Toby's demise, visitors were incentivized to take immediate action (either by sharing the story, or by donating cash)
4. Lockerz.com
From the Lockerz.com about us:
"Lockerz is the place to go to buy the coolest stuff at the lowest prices, watch exclusive video, discover new music, play the hottest games, hang out with your friends - and get rewarded for just about EVERYTHING you do on the site."
Lockerz.com is currently still in beta, but has thus far generated an enormous amount of viral buzz through its beta program. Lockerz.com is currently available by invitation only, but current members can invite new members. This has been a scheme used effectively before (Gmail and others). From here, lockerz has added several other layers to their viral promotion, all of which use a "proprietary currency" called PTZ. New users are given a base number of PTZ's(points), and can earn more by completing tasks. Tasks include taking quizzes, signing up new members, playing games, and more. PTZ can then be cashed in for prizes. The points required for the good prizes are out of the reach of most participants, and are perpetually out of stock, but have thus far acted as incredibly valuable incentives for the spread of Lockerz.com. The site has not even exited beta yet and is currently at nearly 300,000 unique visitors per month and 32,000+ backlinks
Notable Features of the Viral
1. Exclusivity: Gmail used this method effectively, by offering it as an invitation only service. Lockerz has done a similar thing. Making it an exclusive club by invitation only gives members a feeling of being special. This coupled with the ability to choose who else can get in, gives users a sense of both belonging and power.
2. Viral Sharing and Incentives: The PTZ proprietary currency acts as an excellent motivator for both site participation and spread of the site virally. Users are given points for recruiting new members which can be traded in for actual products.
3. Early Adopters Bonus: Lockerz makes it clear on its website that the current system of PTZ is only for beta users, and that once the site goes live, the number of PTZ required to get the prizes will go up. This has a twofold effect. First it additionally incentivizes people to become a member early, and second, it motivates them to work hard during the finite period of time before launch in order to maximize their points.
5. Ihateyourachel.com
The now defunct Ihateyourachel.com is an example of an interesting viral script I had the opportunity to study through a friend. The visitor is shown an initial picture of a "hot girl" and is told that it is the site authors "ex-girlfriend" and that he's trying to spread NSFW images of her around the internet as revenge. The images are actually taken from an 18+ non-nude model. In order to see more than just the first few images of the girl, the visitor must perform one of two actions.
1. Get others to visit the site (via a custom referral url) the more visitors sent, the more images unlocked
2. Complete an offer (sign up for a CPA offer, mailing list, etc.) Instantly unlocks all the images.
The test of something being truly viral is if it is shared at a higher rate than it is abandoned. By incentivizing every user to easily spread the word, this method generated an enormous amount of traffic in a very short period of time. The Ihateyourachel.com was promoted via a few social news outlets, and withing hours was pulling in 1,000+ visitors per hour. Below is a look at traffic over the following ten days.
Notable Features of the Viral
1. Easy Sharing: Sharing was done by creating a unique referrer for each visitor interested in seeing additional pictures (a process that took the user mere seconds) from here users had many simple built in buttons and tools to spread the word (Twitter, Facebook, Myspace,Email, IM, etc.) Referrals were seen from each of these places almost immediately.
2. Quantification: Users knew how many more visitors they needed to generate to see the next visitor, this is very important in them completing the goal.
3. Appealing to base desires: Sex sells, period. Using sexuality as a motivator or incentive is done regularly, although not usually in such a blatant way.
While many of these techniques relied on somewhat questionable ethics, the ideas themselves can serve as a base for similarly structured viral campaigns. Additionally, there are many features present in these campaigns that can be used as a sort of checklist when creating your own viral content. The following are some notable features demonstrated.
1. Virals need to be unique and original.
2. Seeding your viral before promotion can add legitimacy.
3. Incentives play a large role. Give visitors a reason to share your content.
4. Exclusivity can increase virility.
5. Emotion, especially sex and anger are strong motivators for sharing.
6. Simplicity of concept is a factor in many successful virals.
7. Making your visitors feel as though they are part of a group effort increases virility.
8. Time constraints act as a motivator for increasing the speed of viral sharing.
9. Early adoptor bonuses work well as a method for increasing sharing and participation.
10. Quantification and tracking of goals gives your visitors something to work towards.
This was part 1 of 2. We are featuring another 5 Viral Methods case study like the 5 that were outlined today on the Voltier Blog, so follow us and don't miss out!


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Jim Pearson, lifelong resident of Monticello, passed away on June 26 from natural causes.
Jim was the third child of R.L. and Ruth Pearson. He was born the July 20, 1942. He had a deep love for Monticello and made many memories there throughout his life.
Jim was a state wrestling champion in Monticello during his high school years, which he was very proud of.
After graduating from high school, he joined the army and was attached to the 101st Airborne Division. He was a paratrooper in Vietnam, where he earned a Purple Heart. Jim was always extremely honored to have served his country.
Following his military service, his major occupation was uranium mining.
Jim loved to garden, fish, and work. He also loved to be in the mountain. Another love of his was horses and raising livestock.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his family Glenis Pearson, Kirk Pearson, Shawn Pearson, Jimmy Ren Pearson, Brandon Pearson, Micki Pearson, Terrel (Cindy) Pearson, and Adri (Ken) Freeman. He is also survived by his sister Betty Pearson and brother, Toby (Barbara) Pearson, along with ten grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held June 29 atthe Monticello North LDS Chapel. He is buried with full military honors in the Monticello Cemetery.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped in any way.


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Victims of radiation sickness
In August 1945 the United States dropped two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. By the end of 1945 the bombs killed as many as 140,000 people in Hiroshima and 80,000 in Nagasaki. Since then, thousands more have died from injuries or illness attributed to exposure to radiation released by the bombs. This is how one man experienced the effects on his health immediately after the bomb was dropped and in the long term:
'Once home, I collapsed in a coma and remained unconscious for three weeks. Later, I was treated by a doctor - an ear, nose, and throat specialist - who came to our house morning and night to see me. Ordinarily, severe burns would not be treated by an otolaryngologist, but with nearly all the doctors and nurses in the city either dead or incapacitated, I was extremely fortunate to receive treatment from any sort of doctor at all. I battled my burns and disease for a year and a half, hovering between life and death. A Japanese saying goes, "Nine deaths for one life," and that was precisely my experience. My friends passed from this world with acute radiation sickness.
'I have survived these many years, but my right elbow and the fingers of my right hand except for my thumb are bent and immobile. Keloid scars remain on my back, arms and legs. The cartilage in my ears deteriorated from the blood and pus that collected there, leaving my ears deformed. I continue to grow a "black nail" from the first finger of my right hand. Further, I am afflicted with chronic hepatitis, a liver infection that is a nationally recognised after-effect of the bomb. I have been hospitalised ten times since 1971. Besides my liver problem, I am afflicted with numerous other ailments and cannot help but constantly worry about my health.'
Related Themes and Topics
Related links
Techniques and Technologies:
J W Dower, M Hachiya and W Wells, Hiroshima Diary: The Journal of a Japanese Physician, August 6-September 30, 1945 (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1995)
J Hersey, Hiroshima (London: Penguin, 1946)


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Rescatux is a GNU/Linux rescue cd (and eventually also Windows) but it is not like other rescue disks. Rescatux comes with Rescapp. Rescapp is a nice wizard that will guide you through your rescue tasks.
VIDEOS – Boot Info Script, Change Gnu/Linux password, Filesystem check (Fix forced), Generate sudoers, Clear Windows password, Restore grub, Restore Windows MBR, Share Log, Update Grub, Share log on forum videos, Tour, Tutorial – VIDEOS
Boot options:
- (>=0.41 beta 1) Update UEFI order
- (>=0.41 beta 1) Create a new UEFI Boot entry
- (>=0.41 beta 1) UEFI Partition Status
- (>=0.41 beta 1) Fake Microsoft Windows UEFI
- (>=0.41 beta 1) Hide Microsoft Windows UEFI
- (>=0.41 beta 1) Reinstall Microsoft Windows EFI
- (>=0.41 beta 1) Check UEFI Boot
GRUB options:
- (>=0.40 beta 11) Easy GNU/Linux Boot Fix
- Restore GRUB and GRUB2
- (>=0.31 beta 4) Update any GRUB2 menues
- Update Debian/Ubuntu grub menues
Windows options:
- Restore Windows MBR (BETA)
- Clear Windows passwords
- (>=0.31 beta 4) Promote a Windows user to Administrator role
- (>=0.41 beta 1) Reinstall Microsoft Windows EFI
- (>=0.31 beta 4) Unlock Windows user
Password options:
- Change Gnu/Linux Password
- Regenerate sudoers file
- Clear Windows passwords
Filesystem options:
- File System Check (Forced Fix) (BETA)
Support options:
- Help
- Web
- Chat
- Show log
- Share log
- Share log on forum
- Boot Info Script
Expert tools:
- (>=0.31 beta 3) boot-repair 3.199
- (>=0.31 beta 1) Gparted 0.12
- (>=0.31 beta 3) os-uninstaller 3.199
- (>=0.31 beta 3) clean-ubiquity 3.199
- (>=0.31 beta 3) photorec
- (>=0.31 beta 3) testdisk 6.13
CLI Programs:
- Download beta Rescatux
- Download old and stable Rescatux (non recommended) which includes Super Grub2 Disk which let's you ignore the bootloader altogether and boot up into GNU/Linux anyway as featured on LinuxTechShow Oct 8th, 2017 video : Windows 10 Update DESTROYS BOOTLOADER On Robbie's Laptop! Rescatux Linux Saves The Day.
About Rescatux and Super Grub(2) Disk
Super Grub Disk was a tool for fixing GRUB1 (version 0.9X) or booting into your system and it's deprecated. You can still find its downloads although they are a bit hidden in Super Grub Disk page.
Super Grub2 Disk, contrary to Super Grub Disk, is not able to fix neither GRUB1 (version 0.9X) or GRUB2 (version 1.XX or 2.XX). However you can use it to boot into many systems including Windows, GRUB1 and GRUB2 based ones.
Rescatux is a Debian based live cd that lets you fix your GRUB1 and GRUB2 installations (as per Super Grub2 Disk lacks) but does much more. Here the are some of its features that will be explained in detail in the rest of the article:
Finally there's the Super Grub Disk's Halloween edition which it was not a Super Grub Disk formally but a Super Grub2 Disk with some scary messages about your computer being erased. What it's funny is that as today a major Spanish downloads site offers the 0.9800 version for download. If you think it more carefully you will see that it's kind of a benevolent trojan so that Super Grub Disk newcomers find that Super Grub2 Disk is the right choice (even if they are scared a bit;)).
A new stable release
More than a year since the latest Rescatux stable release (Rescatux 0.29 at 11 Jul 2011 according to Freecode (former freshmeat).
Rescatux 0.30 has been released as many beta versions that fixed minor problems, updated documentation to the current options and also tried to workaround some usability issues.
Helping newbies
The different approach of Rescatux is found in its main program: Rescapp. Rescapp is a nice wizard that will guide you through your rescue tasks.
At the first glance Rescapp seems to be just a launcher for Rescue tools:
. However it has some Support features that make it unique:
- Chat: Open the chat for asking help directly in Rescatux channel.
- Share log: After running an option you can share its log (the action registry that it has done) so that in the chat they can help you better. O better, even, you can help debug and fix Rescatux bugs on the fly.
- Share log on forum: Prepares a forum post alike text so that you can just copy and paste it in your favourite forum. Logs are nicely inserted into it with [CODE] symbols.
- Boot Info Script: Run Boot Info Script option to share your computer configuration (specially boot one).
More than this the non-support features such as:
- Check and fix filesystems (Video)
- Blank Windows passwords (Video)
- Change Gnu/Linux password (Video)
- Regenerate sudoers file (Video)
- Restore Grub (Video)
- Update Grub Configuration (Video)
- Restore Windows MBR (BETA) (Video)
are being driven with nice wizards :
Features explained
Check and fix filesystems (Video)
When a filesystem has some errors in it some bad things might happen. Maybe GRUB1 or GRUB2 cannot find its own files (Grub errors) or the kernels (cannot find file error). Maybe the kernel can be loaded but its initrd stage isn't able to find the final device root filesystem (Kernel panic – not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root fs. (initramfs))
This option tries to fix this filesystem errors even if the filesystem seems to be clean and ok.
Clear Windows passwords (Video)
Clear Windows passwords (Getting into Linux Video)
The old chntpasswd program has been hacked so that you can use it from a GUI. You can just select your Windows drive and the user you want its password to be cleared.
Change Gnu/Linux password (Video)
Have you ever forgotten your Gnu/Linux password? Now you can change it from this nice wizard. As always you're prompted to choose your Gnu/Linux installation and then the user which you want to change its password.
Regenerate sudoers file (Video)
Have you ever tried to run an special program as a normal user… but by doing it you have somehow borked your /etc/sudoers file? Don't panic! Now after baking up your previous sudoers file a new one is generated on the fly. You just have to select which it's your user.
Restore Grub (Video)
Not sure what's the current situation with Windows 8 and Windows 7 but in previous versions once you reinstalled Windows (because of a virus or whatever reason) you lost your Grub menu. That meant that you couldn't boot anymore into your Gnu/Linux system. The truth is that you can download the light-weight Super Grub2 Disk and boot into your system in a temporal way.
But how to fix it permanently? If you're not good at the Gnu/Linux command line you can just use Rescatux's Restore Grub option.
Update Grub Menues (Video)
Sometimes the Grub configuration is no longer valid. Either your hard disks order at boot have changed (It should only affect to GRUB1) or you have added a new Windows installation and it's not detected.
Update Grub option let's you rebuild your Grub configuration files. This option will only work in Debian based distros like Ubuntu.
Restore Windows MBR (BETA) (Video)
This option tries to restore Windows MBR but it's kind of buggy because some users report that it's not working for them. It probably works with no problem on Windows XP (without dynamic disks) and previous Windows versions. This is the reason why it's a BETA option.
Architecture detection
Either you have an old 32bit system or a new 64bit system Grub2 integrated into Rescatux will detect it and load the corresponding kernel.
About Rescatux future
There's so many things to be enhaced in Rescatux that it's hard to categorize them.
- I18N for options (Documentation is already translated)
- Document Resclib API
- Open development of new options to new developers
- Drop zenity menues and focus on pyqt ones
- Add extra tools like Parted Magic or System Rescue cd programs even if they don't have a nice wizard option in Rescapp.
- Make Rescapp a Debian Package
- Add loopback.cfg file to Rescatux (and any Debian live cd)
- Improve option: Restore Grub: Being able to restore non-distribution based GRUB1 installations.
- Improve option: Update Grub: Being able to use it in non-Debian based systems. Probably using grub-mkconfig from the live cd.
- Fix known bug: Filesystem Check does not prompt Failure when it fails.
- Add more translations
- Partition assistant for new Gnu/Linux installations where you have to shrink Windows partition
- Try to force the installation of packages when an apt-get upgrade or similar has failed
- Wipe a filesystem, partition or disk
- Recover lost files
- Save your non accesible files from Windows even if you cannot boot into it driven by Rescapp wizard.
Where to Download
Just check the Rescatux Download beta
Or… Download old and stable Rescatux (non recommended) which includes Super Grub2 Disk which let's you ignore the bootloader altogether and boot up into GNU/Linux anyway as featured on LinuxTechShow Oct 8th, 2017 video : Windows 10 Update DESTROYS BOOTLOADER On Robbie's Laptop! Rescatux Linux Saves The Day.
How to burn it into a cdrom or put it in a USB
The easiest instructions in order to put Rescatux into a cdrom or an usb at found at: Wizard Step – Put Rescatux into a media
Please check the Rescatux wiki for USB instructions.
You can just burn it like any other live cd.
Imgburn for Windows and Brasero for Gnu/Linux should help you.
Make sure you burn it as an image not as a file.


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A: Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) are downloadable forms created for Veterans' use in the evaluation process for disability benefits. DBQs will help speed the processing of Veterans' disability compensation and pension claims.
DBQs allow Veterans and Servicemembers to have more control over the disability claims process by giving them the option of visiting a primary care provider in their community, at their expense, instead of completing an evaluation at a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility. The streamlined forms use check boxes and standardized language so that the disability rating can be made accurately and quickly.
A: DBQs were developed to streamline the collection of necessary medical evidence for the purpose of processing Veterans' claims. DBQs provide Veterans with an improved means to submit medical evidence to support their claims.
A: Providers with active medical licenses must sign and attest to a medical condition on completed DBQs. The DBQ can be completed either by:
A: More than 70 DBQs cover a full range of medical conditions. While some DBQs are specific to a single condition (for example: hypertension, arthritis, and prostate cancer), most forms can be used for several related conditions (for example: heart conditions, kidney conditions, endocrine conditions). Please see the extensive list of conditions on the VA website at: https://benefits.va.gov/compensation/dbq_listbysymptom.asp.
A: DBQs can be viewed on the VA website at: https://benefits.va.gov/compensation/dbq_listbysymptom.asp
A: DBQs simplify the documentation of medical conditions. By completing check-the-box DBQs rather than generating long narrative summaries, it is anticipated that VBA will reduce the time it takes to make a claims decision. Also, providers treating Veterans who are familiar with their conditions can speed the process by completing DBQs for their patients.
A: DBQs are valuable for Fully Developed Claims processing because they provide medical information that is directly relevant to determining a disability rating, which helps ensure the VA's ratings specialists have precisely the information they need to start processing the claim.
A: No. This information is printed on the DBQ forms and appears on the Internet website where DBQs are publicly available. Veterans have the option to take a DBQ to their private provider or Veterans Health Administration (VHA) clinician for completion, but Veteran are responsible for any related co-pay or costs, including costs for travel or testing. (A Veteran is always entitled to an examination and any required testing at no charge for a scheduled compensation appointment that has been requested by VBA.) Asking your primary care provider to complete a DBQ is no different than asking your provider to write a letter or note providing medical evidence of a medical condition in support of a claim. The same co-pay rules apply equally to both situations.
A: VA has a national call center available to assist at (800) 827-1000.
A: No. Use of DBQs is not mandatory.
A: Veterans and/or their physicians may mail or securely fax completed DBQs to the VA Regional Office handling the Veteran's claim. To find mailing addresses, visit the VBA website at: https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/offices.asp. To find fax numbers, visit the VA website at https://benefits.va.gov/compensation/dbq_fax_numbers.asp. Completed DBQs may also be submitted directly to the VA Regional Office.
A: Yes. If a provider uses a DBQ to evaluate a medical condition for a disability claim, it has the potential to significantly reduce the processing time.
A: There are no more DBQs planned for public release. With few exceptions, the current DBQs cover every condition for which a Veteran can receive compensation. If you have questions or cannot find the appropriate DBQ, please call 1- (800) 827-1000.
A: There are no DBQs for the following medical examinations:
A: VA has determined that the examinations required to complete those DBQs either require specialized training, specialized equipment, or specialized testing generally not available through private providers or, if these examinations are available, the cost to the Veteran would be so great as to render the DBQ cost-prohibitive. For these reasons, VA has determined that it is in the Veteran's best interest to still require these examinations to be conducted by a VA clinician.
A: DBQs can be viewed on the VA website at: https://benefits.va.gov/compensation/dbq_listbysymptom.asp
A: No, DBQs will be used for almost every condition for which a Veteran can receive compensation.
A: In some cases, VBA can use information in the Veteran's health record to adjudicate the claim, if the information is sufficiently complete for rating purposes. However, if the information in the health record is incomplete, VA will require a DBQ to provide the additional medical evidence needed.
A: There are no set rules regarding the age of available test results. If previous tests reflect the current medical condition of the Veteran, the examiner should indicate that those test results reflect the Veteran's present condition and degree of disability.
A: Incomplete DBQ forms do not contain the information needed to rate the disability and, therefore, are considered insufficient. VA will strive to obtain the needed information during the claims development process. However, if the additional information cannot be obtained, VA may have to schedule the Veteran for a VA examination.
A: Yes. Many of the DBQs can be completed in a short amount of time. The estimated respondent burden for each DBQ varies from 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the complexity of the form and the conditions covered. The estimated respondent burden is listed on the DBQ form itself.
A: The providers are the most qualified to discuss the Veteran's health, but cannot and should not offer any opinions as to the outcome of the disability benefits claim. VBA, not the provider, makes the decision on the Veteran's disability claim. The provider should remind the Veteran that the examination and DBQ report are only one part of the total evidence reviewed by VBA in making a disability benefit decision.
A: No, private providers completing DBQs are providing medical information on a Veteran they are treating. This is no different than letters previously submitted related to a Veteran's condition. DBQs ensure that primary care providers gather the medical information VA needs to determine the disability rating.
A: In order to conduct an initial examination for mental disorders, the examiner must meet one of the following criteria:
In order to conduct a review examination for mental disorders, the examiner must meet one of the following criteria:
A: Yes. However there are two separate DBQs for PTSD depending on whether the Veteran has already been told by VA that he or she is "service connected" for PTSD. If the Veteran has already been told by VA that he or she is "service connected" for PTSD, then a private mental health provider may complete a Review PTSD DBQ (VA Form 21-0960P3). However, if a Veteran has not already been told by VA that he or she is "service connected," then a DBQ for the initial diagnosis of PTSD (VA Form 21-0960P4) must be completed by a VA mental health provider. The Initial PTSD DBQ cannot be completed by a private mental health provider.
A: Yes. DBQs concerning all other mental health conditions (other than the initial diagnosis of PTSD) can be completed by any private mental health provider meeting the criteria described above.


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