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- NO SCROOGE Jared Sakren, left, takes the reins as executive director of 6th Street Playhouse.
From new faces in company management to a new face on the company logo, a number of Bay Area theaters have been introducing the "new kid in town," and they aren't just humming an old Eagle's tune.
At Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma, Diane Dragone, formerly of San Leandro, has just been selected to replace executive director Terence Keane, who departed last June. Since then, Stephen Hamilton has filled in admirably, and was the one to officially introduce Dragone to Cinnabar sponsors and press at a pre-performance event in October. Originally from New York, Dragone has worked with Teatro ZinZanni, San Francisco Classical Voice and the San Leandro Performing Arts Center.
"Cinnabar has an incredible diversity of artistic performances, and it will be my job to make the community more aware of that," Dragone says. "Petaluma is experiencing a lot of growth, with new people coming in all the time, so there are new people to tell about Cinnabar. For years, it's been the 'best kept secret' in the North Bay. I'm looking forward to being a part of making it a lot less of a secret."
Meanwhile, at 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa, Jared Sakren has been hired as the new executive director, a position that will work side by side with artistic director Craig Miller. Sakren—who's been the artistic director of Arizona's Southwest Shakespeare Company for over a decade—comes to California with a stellar reputation as a theater professional and fundraiser.
"Jared is awesome," Miller says, "and with him taking on a lot of the development and financial matters, I'm going to be able to focus on building the artistic and aesthetic strengths of the organization."
In addition, 6th Street has recently hired Steven Piechocki as the company's new technical director, a position that has gone empty for nearly a year. An alumnus of the Texas Repertory Theatre Company, Piechocki served most recently as technical director of the Old Lyric Rep in Logan, Utah.
"Until now, without a technical director," Miller says, "we've been piecemealing our sets together using local contractors, often not achieving the full potential of the set designs we've envisioned. With Steven, we've got a fully vested team player, and he's already proven to be a huge asset."
And finally, Marin County's Ross Valley Players has made a major change as well, introducing a new barn-themed logo after over three decades of being identified with the previous one. The beloved company has been doing a lot of exciting artistic experimentation of late, and the new logo—bold, simple and fun—effectively reflects the changing face of one of California's oldest continuing theater companies.


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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
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What Is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner?
An acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) is an advanced-practice registered nurse (APRN) who specializes in the care of acutely ill or injured patients. They work primarily in hospitals and urgent care centers. They diagnose medical problems and order treatments and medications to help patients recover from sudden illness/injury or exacerbated chronic conditions.
Why Are Acute Care Nurse Practitioners So Important?
Currently, the United States is amid a physician shortage. The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) projects a shortage of 40,800 to 104,900 physicians by the end of the next decade. Additionally, more patients are seeking health care services primarily due to an aging population and recent health care legislation. As more patients utilize health care services, the number of physicians available to address their needs is not sufficient. Nurse practitioners are a valuable member of the health care team to fill the gap between patient care needs and the physician shortage.
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Additionally, nurse practitioners start off as nurses—which means they are highly skilled in educating patients. This valuable trait leads to higher patient satisfaction and improved patient care outcomes. It also helps to reduce health care costs, as nurse practitioners provide comprehensive care at the first point of service.
Becoming an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Acute care nurse practitioners are required to complete an advanced-practice program to earn either a master's degree (MSN) or a doctoral degree in nursing (DNP). A bachelor of science degree (BSN) is required for admission to a graduate program. It can take two years for a BSN-educated nurse to earn a master's degree, and three to four years to obtain a doctoral degree.
Many graduate programs offer online learning, which is helpful for many nurses. Benefits of online learning include:
- More flexibility
- Reduced travel time
- Self-directed learning
- Self-paced learning
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Education Requirements and Training
Nurses who are skilled in critical thinking, rapid decision-making, and technology make excellent acute care nurse practitioners. Flexibility, an aptitude for working in chaotic and ever-changing environments, and capacity to problem-solve are also essential characteristics of an ACNP.
Educational Prerequisites
A BSN is the minimum requirement for entry into a graduate program. There are many opportunities for associate's degree nurses to "bridge" to a bachelor's degree via an RN to BSN program. The bridge process can take about two years.
Additionally, many advanced-practice programs require experience working as an acute care RN prior to admission. Some schools allow nurses to work in acute care concurrently through the graduate program. Prior experience in acute care is crucial in that it helps build the skills needed to practice as an ACNP.
Graduate programs consist of core advanced-practice courses, which include:
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Clinical reasoning (studying abnormal/normal test results to formulate diagnoses)
- Research in health care
Some programs have acute care "tracks" that nurse practitioner students can choose as an area of focus. Acute care coursework specifics may vary between schools, but typically include:
- Advanced health assessment specific to acute care
- Pathophysiology in the acute care setting
- Advanced pharmacotherapeutics
Areas of study for acute care nurse practitioners can be further specialized, to include courses in:
- Critical care
- Cardiac care
- Emergency care
- Transplant care
- Trauma
- Hospitalist Acute Care
- Intensivist Acute Care
Along with coursework, clinical practicum in acute care is also required.
Examination, Licensure, and Certification
Certification in acute care can be obtained within the graduate program or through independent study. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) offers entry-level certification for acute care nurse practitioners. Eligibility requirements include:
- Hold an unrestricted RN or NP license
- Completion of an accredited, graduate level advanced-practice education program that includes supervised clinical and didactic coursework in adult-gerontology
Nurse practitioners must complete an online or paper application, after which they will receive information on testing. Certification is by exam and can take up to three and a half hours. The credential awarded is the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification-Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) and is valid for five years.
The AACN also offers specialized acute care certifications for advanced-practice nurses such as:
- Critical Care Nursing (CCRN)
- Critical Care Nursing-Pediatric (CCRN)
- Critical Care Nursing-Neonatal (CCRN)
- Critical Care Knowledge Professional -Adult (CCRN-K)
- Critical Care Knowledge Professional-Pediatric (CCRN-K)
- Critical Care Knowledge Professional-Neonatal (CCRN-K)
- Telemetry-ICU Critical Care Nursing- Adult
- Progressive Care Nursing-Adult (PCCN)
- Progressive Care Knowledge Professional (PCCN-K)
- Cardiac Medicine (CMC)
- Cardiac Surgery (CSC)
- CNS Wellness through Acute Care-Adult Gerontology (ACCNS-AG)
- CNS Wellness through Acute Care-Pediatric (ACCNS-P)
- CNS Wellness through Acute Care-Neonatal (ACCNS-N)
In addition to acute care and specialized acute care certification, ACNPs may be required to complete other certifications such as:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
After graduating from an MSN or DNP program, ACNPs can apply to their state boards for licensure. Since licensure requirements can vary from state to state, nurse practitioners are encouraged to check their state board's specific requirements.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner FAQs
Career and Outlook
As the United States faces a growing physician shortage, nurse practitioners are highly valued in their ability to deliver high-quality, comprehensive care. According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), 49.9% of NPs hold hospital privileges which allow them to meet the demand of a growing population seeking health care. Moreover, malpractice rates among nurse practitioners remain low; only 1.9% have been named as a primary defendant in a malpractice case. Essentially, nurse practitioners are a safe, highly educated, and qualified member of the health care team.
Working Conditions
Acute care nurse practitioners can work in the following areas:
- Teaching, general, trauma and community hospitals
- Emergency department
- Intensive care units
- Operating rooms
- Subspecialty sectors such as:
- Cardiology
- Pulmonology
- Neurology
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Interventional radiology
- Long-term acute care facilities
- Urgent care
- Surgery centers
The working conditions of acute care nurse practitioners can be demanding. ACNPs must be able to make quick but accurate decisions, be prepared for changing conditions, and be able to problem-solve challenging cases. Working well under pressure is a necessity.
Additionally, working as an ACNP can be emotionally draining. Working in critical care means that sometimes, despite a practitioner's best efforts, patients may not make it. Caregivers can feel a sense of guilt, along with a sense of loss. Having a healthy outlet for emotionally trying cases is necessary for ACNPs.
The working hours can also vary. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required, as is having to be on-call.
Working in acute care is also rewarding. Facing challenging diagnoses and being able to resolve acute illnesses can result in a sense of fulfillment. In short, ACNPs save lives, and there is no higher reward than that.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities & Duties
Acute care nurse practitioner duties may vary depending on the particular areas of work. Duties may include:
- Evaluating patients who present with acute illness or injury
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic procedures/labs/imaging tests
- Diagnosing medical conditions
- Admitting patients to nursing units
- Stabilizing patients in critical care areas
- Operating medical machines/monitors
- Prescribing medications
- Performing procedures such as:
- Placing sutures/staples
- Performing incision & drainage
- Wound care/debridement
- Intubation
- Placement of peripheral or central intravenous lines
- Chest tube insertion
- Lumbar puncture
- Splinting injuries
- Sedation
- Monitoring hospitalized patients and tracking progress
- Setting patient goals to lead patients towards discharge
- Providing patient and family-centered education
- Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure all facets of patient care is addressed (i.e. nutrition services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing staff, etc.)
- Referring to specialists
- Collaborating with physicians to ensure patient care needs are met
- Collaborating with discharge planners to ensure adequate placement and follow-up is arranged upon discharge
- Discharging patients
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Salary & Employment
The average salary of an acute care nurse practitioner is currently around $101,342 annually, according to PayScale. Salaries can range from approximately $86,000 to $125,000 per year. Exact salary figures will depend on city/state of residence, amount of experience, certifications/credentials held, and place of employment, among other factors. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the top-paying states for nurse practitioners, in general, are:
- California
- Washington
- Hawaii
- New Jersey
- Minnesota
The career outlook for acute care nurse practitioners is promising. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 26% growth for nurse practitioners in general until 2028. The demand for nurse practitioners is all-encompassing, but is especially high in medically underserved and rural areas. This big demand is primarily due to the physician shortage relative to an increased demand for health care services and an aging "baby-boomer" population. The states with the highest employment level are:
- New York
- California
- Texas
- Florida
- Ohio
Specifically, general medical and surgical hospitals have the second-highest employment level for nurse practitioners—which is favorable for acute care nurse practitioners.

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- By Paul SolmanPBS NewsHour CorrespondentNovember 19, 2012
- By Paul Solman
PBS NewsHour business and economics correspondent Paul Solman answers questions from Next Avenue visitors about personal finances, business and the economy. His advice appears on Next Avenue as well as Solman's PBS NewsHour blog, Making Sen$e With Paul Solman, and the Rundown, NewsHour's blog of news and insight. PBS NewsHour is an hourlong television program and accompanying website with the mission of providing intelligent, balanced and in-depth reporting and analysis of the day's most important domestic and international issues and news. Below is a question Solman received from a NewsHour fan, and his answer.
Do you have a question for Paul Solman? Email it to us and we'll pass it along.
Heena: Hi Paul, I love your explanations of various subjects. Here's a question for you:
Despite all the talk about deficit reductions of up to $4 trillion, it seems we won't be making any dent at all in the national debt.
How will we reach a balanced budget? Here's how the numbers look, if one were to delete eight zeroes and pretend this is the family budget:
- Annual family income: $21,700
- Money the family spent: $38,200
- New debt on the credit card: $16,500
- Outstanding balance on the credit card: $142,710
- Total budget cuts so far: $3.85
Can you throw some light on this subject please?
Paul Solman: One of the most difficult things to explain is the fundamental difference between the family budget and a country's budget. If a family borrows more than it can ever pay, it goes bankrupt. By contrast, if a country takes on too much debt, it can always tax its citizens more.
One way to think about it: collateral.
So imagine, for a moment, that my wife and I keep borrowing more than we earn. (Fortunately, we've been lucky and careful enough never to have been in that position. But just suppose.) What would happen?
Eventually, the interest we pay on our debts would mount. That's because running a deficit entails an ever-greater cumulative debt load, on which we'd have to pay more interest, which would add to our budget shortfall.
"Ah yes," you might say, Heena. "Exactly like the U.S. government."
But no, not exactly at all.
My Real Estate vs. the Government's
This may be an outlandish point, but consider just our respective real estate holdings.
My wife and I own 8,000 square feet, less than one-fifth of an acre. I consider our spread extravagant, having lived in rental apartments from birth to age 35. But compare our lot to the acreage of the United States.
The U.S. owns 650 million acres of public land. Since the total U.S. debt amounts to about $16 trillion, if you include the money we owe to our own trust funds (Medicare, Social Security, etc.), the United States has borrowed about $20,000 worth of debt for every acre it owns. For my wife and I, with our fifth of an acre, that would mean carrying about $4,000 worth of debt. Manageable, wouldn't you say?
Different Ways to Pay Back Debts
Another point. If we need money to pay back our debts, my wife and I can ask our fellow Americans to help, but we can't very well demand money under penalty of law. But Uncle Sam can — and does — by taxing his 309 million nieces and nephews. There's almost no limit to how much he can raise this way.
The bottom line is this: A country can draw on all sorts of wealth that a family cannot.
It is troubling that we have not, in recent years, used our wealth to pay our bills — having spent far more than we ask our citizens to pay for — and made up the difference by borrowing.
But lenders must think we'll be good for the money. They've certainly been willing to lend at low — in fact, historically unheard of — interest rates.
The Government's Credit Score
If we were a family, however, with the kind of debt numbers you mention in your email, we'd have a credit score so low, our lender of last resort would be the local loan shark: The one who collects from deadbeats with an appeal to one's knees. The United States is not in an analogous position.
As to what's going to happen to the U.S. budget, it beats me. But we'll begin to see soon enough.
Paul Solman is a member of the Twitterati and can be followed at [email protected]. His daily blog can be followed, well, daily at Making Sen$e by linking here, or just Googling the words: "Making Sense."
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Mongolian Silver Spires Littleleaf Peashrub*
Caragana microphylla 'Mongolian Silver Spires'
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Mongolian Silver Spires Littleleaf Peashrub
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* This is a "special order" plant - contact store for details
Height: 10 feet
Spread: 5 feet
Hardiness Zone: 3a
Other Names: Mongolian Peashrub, Caragana
A fine specimen planting for very harsh or dry locations; tiny, sparkling silver leaves and an upright arching habit; yellow flowers in spring, followed by narrow red seed pods; perfect for a garden composition or foundation planting
Ornamental Features
Mongolian Silver Spires Littleleaf Peashrub features showy yellow pea-like flowers along the branches in mid spring. It has silver foliage with green undersides throughout the season. The tiny ferny pinnately compound leaves turn gold in fall. The fruits are showy dark red pods displayed in mid summer. The smooth olive green bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Landscape Attributes
Mongolian Silver Spires Littleleaf Peashrub is an open multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which can make it a great accent feature on this basis alone.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Spiny
Mongolian Silver Spires Littleleaf Peashrub is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Windbreaks and Shelterbelts
Planting & Growing
Mongolian Silver Spires Littleleaf Peashrub will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
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Using an existing hockey mask already made for the production as a basis for design, David Miller sculpted the larger mask needed to shoot the title sequence. The photo below shows David Miller behind the scenes while working on the oversized rendition of the classic icon of the series.
The behind the scenes images were posted at David Miller's now defunct production website many years ago. Check out our story about the storyboards created to use as a reference for the production of the title sequence of Friday The 13th: A New Beginning to learn even more about this short but interesting section of the film.


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In this highly creative, interactive series, we learn to adapt beautiful existing Nia choreography to the song of your choice. We learn markers for knowing how to match new music with already known movement patterns. And we figure out how to reorganize the patterns to fit the new piece of music. Be ready to dance!
Nia belts of every level warmly invited to participate and share. Renee gives lots of individualized support and opportunities for self-growth and leadership.
Choreography from Bailando and Joy are the particular focus of this 4 week series. We'll also tap into our energy allies, the Four Agreements.
Participants grow from the opportunity to check-in with their supportive Nia sisters (and potentially brothers!) on their Nia journeys. It's a real-life application of all our Nia principles and tools. The solidarity and learning we gain from participating in the mentorship experience can enrich all of our lives.


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The Gender pay gap is the difference between men's and women's average earnings from employment, shown as a percentage of men's average earnings. The UNECE Statistical Division compiles and releases two kinds of statistics on the gender pay gap: (1) gender pay gap in hourly wage rate and (2) gender pay gap in monthly earnings. The policy concerns that each of these indicators relates to and the implications for the required earnings data are detailed in the UNECE report Gender pay gap: Data availability and measurement issues, presented at the UNECE Gender WorkSession of 2008.
1. Gender pay gap in hourly wage rates
The gender pay gap in hourly wage rates measures the overall comparative position of men and women in the labour market. In this indicator, the basic element of comparison between men and women is the average wage rate, which is the average agreed upon unit-value for work done, irrespective of the amount of time worked. Many factors that are not intrinsic to the accomplished work can influence the amount that one earns over a long period of time. An hourly wage rate is based on a sufficiently short unit of time, reflecting the value attached to a unit of work accomplished without the interference of exogenous factors.
The following presents the definition and statistical elements to take in account for calculating the gender pay gap in hourly wage rates.
1.1. Wage rate components
Wage rates should be measured as stipulated by the ILO Resolution concerning an integrated system of wages statistics (ILO, 1973) and outlined as follows:
- The data on time rates of wages should relate to an appropriate time period such as the hour, day, week, month or other customary period used for purposes of determining the wage rates concerned. (In the UNECE Statistical Database, the reference time period for these data is the hour.)
- Wage rates should include basic wages, cost-of-living allowances and other guaranteed and regularly paid allowances, but exclude overtime payments, bonuses and gratuities, family allowances and other social security payments made by employers. Ex gratia payments in kind, supplementary to normal wage rates, are also excluded.
- Statistics of wage rates fixed by or in pursuance of laws or regulations, collective agreements or arbitral awards (which are generally minimum or standard rates) should be clearly distinguished from statistics referring to wage rates actually paid to individual workers. (UNECE Statistical Database uses the latter.) Each of these types of wage rates is useful for particular purposes.
1.2. Statistical units and population
The target population is composed of employed persons, further specified according to type of economic activity, status in employment, hours worked and size of enterprise.
1.2.1. Types of economic activity
The policy relevance of this indicator is to monitor how wages are set up through recruitment bargaining. This is more often the case in the private sector and in companies where no collective remuneration schemes are set. For this reason, the economic activities covered exclude the public sector and the activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies. Most data sources for earnings and wage statistics do not cover the sector of agriculture, forestry and fishing (ISIC Rev. 4 category A).
1.2.2. Status in employment
The target population includes employees and excludes employers, own-account workers, contributing family workers, and members of producers' cooperatives.
1.2.3. Hours worked
Average earnings data utilised to compute the gender pay gap should represent all employees under work contract either on part-time or full time basis.
1.2.4. Size of enterprise
In principle, the size of enterprise does not matter. However, for statistical survey design, some limitations may apply, such as covering employees in enterprises with personnel size above certain threshold, as is the case with the European Structure of Earnings Surveys.
1.3. Data for calculating the gender pay gap in hourly wage rates
For calculating the gender pay gap in hourly wage rates, UNECE considers establishment surveys as the most appropriate source, because they produce least deviations from the definition described above. The second priority is to use other sources with a definition close to the one described above, such as income tax administrative records and household surveys. The discrepancies from the definition are often country-specific and are listed in the individual country footnotes to the extent that the information is available.
For European Union member countries, Norway and Switzerland, UNECE publishes the unadjusted hourly gender pay gap based on hourly earnings figures from the EU Structure of Earnings Surveys, which are available from the Eurostat online database.
Please refer to Eurostat's methodological notes on unadjusted hourly gender pay gap statistics and the structure of earning surveys arrangements for further explanations.
2. Gender pay gap in monthly earnings
The gender pay gap in monthly earnings measures the relative difference in between women's and men's earnings over a period of one month. It reflects differences in time worked and type of work performed, which translates into gender differences in economic autonomy. Monthly earnings are shaped by the wage rates, by the amount of time spent at work and by other rewards linked to performance and recognition. The underlying data for gender pay gap in monthly earnings should reflect the combined influence of the factors evoked above.
2.1. The concept of earnings
The basic concept for measuring the gender pay gap in monthly earnings is the gross earnings. Monthly earnings should include: direct wages and salaries, remuneration for time not worked (excluding severance and termination pay), bonuses, gratuities, and housing and family allowances paid by the employer to the employee. Earnings exclude employers' contributions to social security and pension schemes for their employees and the benefits received by employees under these schemes. Earnings also exclude severance and termination pay.
The three main components of earnings can be described as follows:
(a) Direct wages and salaries for time worked or work done cover: (i) straight-time pay of time-related workers; (ii) incentive pay of time-rated workers; (iii) earnings of pieceworkers (excluding overtime premiums); (iv) premium pay for overtime, shift, night and holiday work; (v) commissions paid to sales and other personnel. Included are: premiums for seniority and special skills, geographical zone differentials, responsibility premiums, dirt, danger and discomfort allowances, payments under guaranteed wage systems, cost-of-living allowances and other regular allowances.
(b) Remuneration for time not worked comprises direct payments to employees in respect of public holidays, annual vacations and other time off with pay granted by the employer.
(c) Bonuses and gratuities cover seasonal and end-of-year bonuses, additional payments in respect of vacation period (supplementary to normal pay) and profit-sharing bonuses.
2.2. Statistical units and population
2.2.1 Types of economic activity
The target population includes all sections of the economic classification, except the activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies. Activities carried out within the public sector should be included.
2.2.2. Status in employment
In principle, the population represented should include all statuses of employment, except the contributing family workers. However, due to the difficulties faced in collecting earnings for self-employed categories (employers, own-account workers and members of cooperatives), the data often cover paid employees only. In fact, earnings-equivalent data for the self-employed are set to be produced as part of the measurement of employment-related income adopted by the Sixteenth International Conference of Labour Statisticians in 1998. Therefore, the population coverage can be extended to include self-employed when their required data can be produced.
2.2.3. Hours worked
Earnings from employment of employees working full-time and part-time should be included without any adjustment for the time (no full-time equivalisation of part-time), to reflect the effective participation in the labour market.
2.3 Existing earnings compilation methods in the countries
Although subject to the guidance of the ILO Resolution concerning an integrated system of wages statistics practices of producing earnings statistics vary from one country to another, hampering real comparability in the released figures. To resolve these discrepancies, the European Commission has adopted the resolution instating the Structure of Earnings Surveys (SES), applicable in its membership. These surveys have been carried out on a four-yearly basis, in 2002, 2006 and 2010. While some EU member States have moved to the SES for intermediary years, other countries base their estimates on other methods, such as payrolls, administrative records or household surveys. Outside the EU, such differences also prevail, limiting the comparability of earnings statistics among the countries.
2.4 Data for calculating the gender pay gap in monthly earnings
To calculate the gender pay gap in monthly earnings, UNECE selects the average monthly earnings data according to the following priorities:
- The preferred method is earnings statistics produced out of households surveys, because they cover all types of employees, whether in the private or public sector, paid employees or self-employed, full or part-timers. With household surveys, multiple job holders are accounted for, and only once, with the cumulative earnings from all the jobs they hold. As such, the average earnings for the two genders represent the combination of the elements that contribute to the difference in the final amount earned over time. Possible flaws to this kind of surveys are reliability of the declared earned amounts by respondents who can be influenced by social desirability, or the nature of the declared earnings. Depending on the context, it can be the net or gross earnings. We assume that the surveys ensure that the same concept applies within each country.
- The second priority sources are establishment surveys such as the European Structure of Earnings Surveys, which collect earnings data from enterprises. The data collected through this type of survey usually follows the reference definition of earnings, with the exception that earnings are measured at the job level only. This makes multiple job holders invisible to the surveys. In some cases, including the European Structure of Earnings Surveys, monthly earnings of part-timers are scaled up to a full-time equivalent, artificially inflating the earnings of part-timers. In the UNECE calculation of monthly earnings based on the European Structure of Earnings Surveys, this scaling of part-timers' earnings is not carried out.
- Other sources for monthly earnings statistics are administrative records of payrolls that are selected as the third priority if none of the previous two are available.


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Opportunities and threats of short sea shipping
With freight transports projected to increase rapidly, short sea shipping has been touted as an economical, environmentally friendly alternative to trucking. A new report from Friends of the Earth US, titled "Expanding short sea shipping in California: Environmental impacts and recommended best practices", looks at the potentially harmful health and environmental impacts of coastal shipping and ways in which they can be mitigated.
Ships use one of the dirtiest fuels on the planet – bunker fuel – and an increase in short sea shipping may lead to air pollution impacts. Friends of the Earth urges that the best environmental technology and practices should be used in short sea shipping, including advanced engine systems, ultra clean fuel, shore power, and regular equipment maintenance check-ups.
Source: FOE US press release, 27 January 2011.


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Look close to Viewfinder to see things bigger while holding your iPhone in Landscape Mode. If this feature troubles you, active Viewfinder Touch Mode via Lab > Settings Icon. That way you can now make the view finder bigger or smaller by tapping. For detail, check out on our SNS which you can easily visit via the button in Settings within the app.
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Version 2.3
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- Improves upon the roll film image that appears when taking pictures.
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i gotta say i really like this apps! but, can you manage it so it became edit apps so we can use photos from our albums to have an effect like this?
add import from camera roll
its better when there's option import from camera roll
Add import from camera roll option
Would be better if theres an option to import from camera roll
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- Offer soft drinks at the "beer garten" (I'm thinking selling alcohol is just a bad idea from a liability standpoint but that's just me). If one wants (or needs) to drink let them bring their own booze. Regardless, realize that a LOT of people don't drink alcohol and so leaving them to dehydrate while their buddies get drunk is a missed opportunity to increase revenue.
- Collect door prize tickets at registration. I didn't realize I had to go to that building by vendor row until Friday afternoon.
That's it for me. I thought overall it was very well run. Lots of people around to ask questions of. The grounds were very nicely kept up.


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Girls Softball finishes Bay League in third place
Michael Solomando, Staff Writer
May 25, 2018
That's a wrap.The girls softball season has come to an end and although it didn't end as well as they might have hoped, the team agrees it was a memorable experience that all the members of the team will remember and cherish forever. The girls finished with an overall record of 12-16 (Bay League rec...
RUHS will run at Azusa after a successful Bay League meet
Sangjun Lee, Staff Writer
March 29, 2018
Track is preparing for the Azusa Distance Meet of Champions this Saturday. The Meet of Champions (MOC) has been a highly competitive meet for over a decade. It features both fast invitational races and slower non-invitational races that match athletes with others at or near their racing ability, reduc...
Title contenders
Michael Solimando, Staff Writer
February 20, 2018
Girls basketball finished their Bay League schedule with a record of 9-1, following a 62-32 victory against cross-town rival Mira Costa High School. The team finished the regular season with a total record of 21-5. The girls will be going into the CIF Southern Section Division 2AA playoff bracket ra...
Boys Basketball
Liam Barrett, Staff Writer
February 20, 2018
Finishing Bay League with a record of 9-1, boys basketball is set to play Loyola in the first round of the CIF playoffs. With some returning players remembering a deep run last year, the team is motivated to do better this time around. Senior Kyle Carter explains how important these playoffs are to ...
Boys soccer prepares for CIF games
Alex Laureno, Staff Writer
February 20, 2018
The last whistle blows, signaling the end regular season for boys soccer. With a 6-5 record, the team's eyes are set on the CIF championship title. "We need to continue working hard, there's always room to improve in all areas mentally and physically for the crucial games in the end of this seaso...
Cheer competition team falls 0.2 points short from first place at Palms and Pyramids competition
Amanda Ban, Staff Writer
January 10, 2017
On Sunday, the cheer competition team scored 86.57 out of 100, which is 0.2 points less than the score of the first place winners, at the Palms and Pyramids competition. In order to advance to nationals they needed a score of at least 75, which the team exceeded. Junior Cindy Nwokedi feels t...


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Holy Love Ministry
December 9, 2017
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
"I am the Lord, Father of every generation. In Me, is all Truth. In Me, is every grace – every solution. These days, mankind picks his way through life without regard for what is good or evil in My Eyes. This is what liberalism is. The liberal person makes a god of his free-will choices. If it is something he wants – something that will give him temporary pleasure, he chooses it. His liberal choices are without regard for pleasing Me or the consequences to others. This is how ambition takes ahold of hearts."
"Remember, My Knowledge is infinite and eternal. I see every choice and every decision you are faced with. I desire to be a part of your everyday life – a part of your every decision. I am your Father – your paternal goodness. I seek your welfare which is one with your salvation. You cannot make just choices without My help. My Grace is your ally. Seek to please Me – not yourself. The conservative decision is based upon good in My Eyes."
Read Romans 1:24-25+
Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed for ever! Amen.
+ Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)


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Video: Metallica Frontman Hetfield Moves out of California Because He Loves Guns and Hunting
OutdoorHub Reporters 12.22.16
James Hetfield, the hard rocking lead guitarist and singer from Metallica, has spent years living in the San Francisco Bay Area. But he recently packed up and headed for the mountains. He and his family now live in "super quiet" Vail, Colorado.
On a recent podcast with Joe Rogan, Hetfield sat down and talked about the band's new album, moving away from the Bay Area, his passion for the outdoors, and another hobby of his that might surprise you, raising bees.
When Rogan asked about the move to Colorado, Hetfield said, "I kind of got sick of the Bay Area, the attitudes of the people there, a little bit. They talk about how diverse they are, and things like that, and it's fine if you're diverse like them. But showing up with a deer on the bumper doesn't fly in Marin County. My form of eating organic doesn't vibe with theirs."
"Showing up with a deer on the bumper doesn't fly in Marin County. My form of eating organic doesn't vibe with theirs."
Beyond that, Hetfield felt "that there was an elitist attitude there — that if you weren't their way politically, their way environmentally, all of that, that you were looked down upon."
"I love the ocean, and I love the Bay Area, I love what it's got to offer, but there's just an attitude that it was… It wasn't healthy for me," he added. "[I was] starting to feel like I was just fighting all the time, and I just had to get out of my own head. So Colorado does it for me."
Listen to the rest of the interview below. It's definitely worth the listen:


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Where: Chicago
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Fabulous french fries: Doggie Diner on Armitage. Look for the red-and-white-striped awnings.
Best place to take children: The Lincoln Park Zoo, which is one of the oldest zoos in the country and has become a major force in wildlife conservation.
Most famous locals: Oprah and Michael.
Abandon your diet for: Heavenly, buttery, supersized, secret-recipe apple pancakes at Walker Brothers Original Pancake House. Go to the Walker's in Wilmette, on Green Bay Road. Victor and Everett Walker opened this one in 1960, and Vic's son, Ray, owns it now.
Best spot to people-watch while you pump iron: The classy East Bank Club, the best of its kind in the country. Two city blocks and five levels of the ultimate in fitness, and it's always mobbed. There are seven kinds of yoga classes, kickboxing, water aerobics, a quarter-mile indoor track, a fleet of personal trainers -- even a dry cleaner, a kid's activity center, and a car wash in the underground garage.
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Chile is a leader in the export of copper cathodes, with 33.3 percent of world exports, but we are also a leader in fresh grapes, with 20.6 percent of exports to the world produced in Chile.
Chile is an exporting country, fully open to the world. Today we have 22 FTAs in force with 60 countries, including the European Union, China, United States, South Korea, Japan, Canada, Mexico and the Mercosur, among others, which gives us access to trade preferences to 62 percent of the world's population.


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Buy-out fee is the price that a brand pays to use your unique voice in a particular marketing campaign. You become the voice of their product or service and that has a price. You need to be compensated when your voice is associated with a specific brand: for instance if your voice is heard on a Coca Cola spot, your voice will no longer be hired to do Pepsi or any other beverage, food.
If you are relatively new to the voice over industry and you happen to land a lucrative TV commercial gig then after you have finished completing your cartwheels of joy it's time to start thinking business and determining how much you should be paid!
In this increasingly complicated digital world the way you get paid for projects is becoming equally as complex. With multiple channels such as TV, radio, video, the internet, in-store broadcasting channels etc how on earth do you work out what's a fair rate? The chances are that the client may want to use your voice over across a number of platforms so this needs to be discussed.
Before the world became so complicated you used to get paid repeat fees or royalties every time your voice over was played. Some celebrities may still be able to command royalties but for the jobbing VO artist you are much more likely to be paid a one-off usage fee or buy-out fee as it is more often called.
Once the buy-out fee has been agreed then the client can use your VO recording on any platform and as often as they like. This means you need to make sure that you get paid a fair rate.
So what kind of questions should you be asking the client so that you know precisely how your voice over will be used? Here are a few suggestions:
- What's the nature of the project? TV, radio, online promo, website video or all these things?
- How long are they going to use it? TV and radio ads might be for a short space of time but an online video for YouTube could be there indefinitely so you need to know.
- Where will your voice over be used? Is it for regional, national or international coverage?
- Once you know the answers to the above you can then go away, do a bit of research and then come back to the client with what you think is a fair price for your services. It is then all down to the negotiation….
What do you think? Do you have any other questions that a VO artist should be asking? What are your experiences? Please let us know.


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Mr. Jacobs. At this time I would like to call upon Alger Y. Barbee, Esquire.
Mr. Barbee. May it please the Court?
Judge Shook. Mr. Barbee.
Mr. Barbee. Judge Shook, Members of the Full Bench, Marianne, Dorothy, distinguished guests and friends: It is indeed with a heavy heart that I perform this mission, to spread upon the minutes of this Court concerning my close friend, companion and professional associate, Charles Christopher Futterer.
Charles departed this life during the tragic year very much like the tragedy of the other member we just commemorated, both in the performance of duty. The date was June 16, 1966, when he passed away, at the age of 32 years. His accident after an early a.m. verdict following four days of very rigorous trial work, which he performed with his usual finesse and great accomplishment in the success of a verdict for the State of Maryland.
In his comparatively short time at the bar Charles engendered the warm friendship and devotion of his fellow members and the Bench. He was known for his diligence, his courage, his sincerity and his legal proficiency. I shall not be influenced by my close association to overembellish this record, for such would not be the wish of Charles because one of his well-known virtues was modesty. When it came about that I should spread upon the record some of his many accomplishments, I could only do it, not by learning these things from Charles – because of his modesty – but I had to learn these fine things only from his friends, who were many.
His great and good family background, his legal education awards and the emoluments from his legal practice speak most loudly of his other attributes, which were many. Charles was born was born in the District of Columbia, and at a very young age came across the Line to live in Chevy Chase in Montgomery County for the rest of his life. He lived there with his mother; and at the age of 19 he lost his father. From then on he and his mother were on their own. Charles lived there with his mother until 1960, when he married Dorothy Fury, a daughter of a well-known District of Columbia attorney. He leaves four minor children ranging in age from seven months to five and a half years, all still living on Turner Lane in Chevy Chase.
Charles always excelled in his studies. He was a great exponent of educational study and athletic prowess. He attended the Blessed Sacrament in the District of Columbia, the Priory, and he attended the College of Mount St. Mary for three years, when he went into the Navy. Upon his leaving the Navy he enrolled in the University of Maryland and acquired in 1959 the degree of A.B. Following that he enrolled in the George Washington University Law School, and pursued his legal studies there with his usual excellence. When he was graduated he was not awarded, like many of, merely an LL.B. but was given the degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence.
At graduation I sat in the front row, and the first man wearing the gold tassel and gold on his sleeve, leading his class – I can not learn and Charley would not tell me – whether he was first or fourth or where it was, but he was among the first handful of a class of some four hundred.
He passed the Bar of the State of Maryland, fourth rating. While he was attending George Washington University Law School he served the Honorable James H. Pugh as law clerk, and I understand, with excellence. I believe Judge Pugh will speak for that. He later was appointed Assistant State's Attorney for Montgomery County, and Len Kardy will probably tell you about it.
And most proud and complimented were Barbee & Starratt when he requested to come to be associated with us; and we accepted him. It was a great experience to work with Charley and to see come into reality all of these things which his background could only produce. Particularly I remember going to the Court of Appeals in a case and working with Charley, in his thorough, diligent manner, with the result that Judge Pugh was affirmed by the Court of Appeals in the pronouncement of a principle of law that before had never been pronounced in the State of Maryland.
During the time that Charles was with us, Len Kardy came to us to ask if he could have Charles as an assistant State's attorney. Certainly he could – at a sacrifice to us – but with great good to the State Attorney's Office and the experience that Charles would get, naturally. And I say, unselfishly we said yes.
And he performed so well as Assistant State's Attorney; and then, commensurate with his practice that was limited by law in the private field then, it was efficient for him to become associated with the firm of Cromwell & Clark, James Cromwell then being Deputy State's Attorney, with a limited practice; and William Clark, a former Assistant State's Attorney.
So I make these remarks to pronounce what we have claimed here was a great loss to us. But it was a reward to have known Charles, and it is today refreshing to remember him, as we always will.
Thank you, Your Honors.
Mr. Jacobs. At this time I would like Your Honor to recognize the former State's Attorney for Montgomery County, Leonard T. Kardy, Esquire.
Judge Shook. Mr. Kardy.
Mr. Kardy. If it please the Court; Mrs. Futterer, Dorothy, Members of the Bar.
Charley Futterer was a trial lawyer!
And I know, standing here today, that that would be the greatest thing he would want to hear because, as Your Honors know, sitting here day after day you see lawyers, and you see lawyers. And trial lawyers are few and far between. And Charley Futterer was a trial lawyer.
As Mr. Barbee told you, I sought him out. He did not come knocking on my door asking for the job. Many did; many did. Not Charles. I sought Charles, and knew Charles when he was Judge Pugh's law clerk – a brilliant boy; a good man, warm, sincere, affectionate; and a trial lawyer. I saw him with Barbee & Starratt, and without saying a word to Charles I went to Alger and Andy one night and asked them, please, whether I could have him on my staff. I knew of what stuff he was made. And they without hesitation at all, knowing Charles, knowing the experience that he could get in the State's Attorney's Office, with no small sacrifice to themselves took themselves out of the criminal practice which they had and let me have Charles.
And he was a brilliant assistant. As a matter of fact, the last day he spent here on this earth was right here in this courthouse, right down the hall; and I believe Your Honor Judge Shure was on that case.
It was a most difficult case for the State. It worried Charley. He worked on that – and I never had a more sincere, loyal, dedicated assistant in the years that I was in the State's Attorney's Office than Charley Futterer – he worried about that case. It was a capital case, it was a tough case. He was in there alone, with experienced counsel; very difficult case.
And each day of the trial when I would see him the morning he would shake his head and say, "Len, it's tough." And I'd say, "Charley, go give them hell!" And back he'd go.
And anybody knows that has been in courtrooms that adrenalin flows; and trial lawyers are a breed, because it's tough work. You've got to be tough. You've got to be an in-fighter, and know your law, know your witnesses, and know how a case is going to project. You've got twelve people in the box watching every move. Every time you take a drink of water, every time you stand up, they are watching every move. And jurors are funny people; sometimes they don't like the tie you wear, and find against you.
But in this particular case Charley after four days – he did a great job – he was worried, he was tired, he was exhausted. The jury came in late, and after that four-day trial his adrenalin had gone. He was exhausted. As all of us know in trial when a jury come back, whether you are for the State, the defense, plaintiff or defendant, there is a letdown. I say this again.
I will say one more thing that just came to my mind: Charley was witty.
And Jim, you know, and Bill, when we would go to our State's Attorneys' conventions and sit around and have fun, or on the beach throwing a ball or in the evening, Charley would tell jokes and bring tears to your eyes, tears of laughter.
A great man. A great man.
In closing I say this: Charley Futterer was a trial lawyer. And he was my friend.
Mr. Jacobs. Your Honor, I would like to recognize James S. McAuliffe, Esquire.
Judge Shook. Mr. McAuliffe.
Mr. McAuliffe. With the Court's permission.
Charley Futterer grew up in Chevy Chase, near Western Avenue and Chevy Chase Circle, Connecticut Avenue; attended Blessed Sacrament Parish, Blessed Sacrament School; and I knew him long before he came to the Bar. I knew him for about half of the 32 years that he had on this earth.
I knew him first in connection with his athletic activities and mine; and he was an outstanding athlete. I remember him particularly in basketball, and I can tell you that he was a tough, fierce competitor. He was fair, and when that referee's whistle blew, that was it. But as long as the play was going on he was a tough competitor. I played with him and I played against him; and there wasn't anybody tougher under the boards. As a matter of fact, when you were playing against him and you went up for that basketball you didn't usually come down with it, but you sometimes came down about five feet from where you expected to come down. Charley usually got the ball.
But he wasn't only an outstanding athlete. He went on, pursued his education, became a member of this Bar; and in fact an outstanding member of this Bar. He became a State's attorney. He was assigned for a time to the court known as Rockville People's Court on Mondays. As Assistant State's Attorney there he not only performed his job with ability and dedication but with compassion as well. He could be tough as nails when he had to be representing the interests of the State: but he recognized at the same time that he was there representing all the people, and he did show compassion where compassion was indicated.
It has been commented previously about his ability. He pursued continuing legal education, and he became a member of the club known as the Counselors club, one of the organizers of that club, formed by him and his contemporaries as a social club but more important as a vehicle for continuing legal education. He served as the secretary of that organization the year before his death.
He was many things to his contemporary members at the Bar besides being able and dedicated. I think it is fair to say that he was generally recognized as one of the outstanding attorneys, and it is quite true that he had an outstanding ability in the trial of a case. When he became Assistant State's Attorney he learned as most Assistant State's Attorneys do – and particularly when you are in the Peoples Court – the necessity of trying a case "from the seat of your trousers," when you learn about it two minutes beforehand. He displayed a tremendous ability in this regard. His contemporaries recognized that in him and recognized that in him there was one of the truly exceptional lawyers.
But he was something more to his contemporaries than being able and exceptional lawyer. Together with Bill Miller, Charley Futterer was the humorist of our group. Both of these gentlemen that I have named are exceptional in that because of their sharp minds and their sharp wits they see the same situations that the rest of us see but they are able to express the humor in them.
And Charley was marvelous; never the clown, but marvelous as a humorist.
Now the final referee's whistle has ended for him; it has blown for him. And he who dearly loved his family and his God has left one to be with the other.
And we are here to spread on the record the fact that we dearly loved him, and I think it fair tosay that we will miss him until that referee's whistle blows for each of us.
Judge Shook. Judge James H. Pugh will respond for the Court. Judge Pugh.
Judge Pugh. It is my privilege and pleasure and duty to respond to all of these remarks, on behalf of the Court.
I can not look aside from the fact that Charley Futterer got his start under me. He was selected as my law clerk in the early 1960s. I selected him on the recommendation of his father-in-law; I also knew Charley Futterer's father and his mother. I knew also that he was an outstanding student, an outstanding young man, and a young man who offered promise.
The year or so that he was with me he exhibited all of that ability. He wanted to know how the courts operated. He assisted me as a law clerk very ably, very conscientiously and with ability. The case Mr. Barbee referred to, I might tell this audience that Charley Futterer wrote the Opinion and I approved it. So the case was affirmed. Law clerks do that occasionally for judges, and they are very, very helpful.
Charley Futterer offered when he became a member of the Bar an opportunity to the Bar as a young man of ability. He lived just a short time, and during that period of his practice, some four years, he was a Mr. Kardy has stated an outstanding trial lawyer. He never came into court unprepared. He was always ready with an answer to any objections that might interesposed during the trial of a case – with the law. He prepared cases; he had trial briefs. He went to that extent, which is necessary to be a good trial lawyer, to prepare his cases in the form of trial briefs; looked up the law, interviewed his witnesses. He never stalled a Judge. He never stalled in the trial of the cases, he never stalled when the question was asked, "Upon what do you base your objection?"
Charley Futterer was on his way to be one of the most outstanding lawyers in this State. He exhibited that in the four years that he practiced in this court.
Charley Futterer died in the line of duty. He died as a result of overexhaustion, having been involved in the trial of a very, very difficult case. We know not why that his death comes about; we accept that. The purpose of these proceedings is to record upon the permanent records of this Court what the lawyers think of him and what the Court thinks of him. I believe that I speak for the Court in saying that Charley Futterer gave promise as one of the most outstanding young lawyers that this Bar has ever produced.
He died in the line of duty. We will miss him. I will miss watching him grow as a practicing lawyer before this Bar. We will all miss him.
Thank you.
Judge Shook. The Court will now stand adjourned, in memory of Perry Doing and Charles Futterer.
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Quote of Note | Bruce Wagner
"I have been addicted since childhood to transcendent sci-fi book-cover illustrations; Caspar David Friedrich is the genre's Beethoven, and his collective work, as presented in Johannes Grave's Caspar David Friedrich, narcotizes and inspires, and strangely, too, fills one with hope. It's hard to resist the siren call of random titles: 'Sleeping Child on a Grave Mound,' 'Burning House and Gothic Church,' 'Monk by the Sea.' A quote from the artist: 'At present I am working on a large painting, in which I am trying to portray the secret of the grave, and of the future.'"
-Author Bruce Wagner telling the Wall Street Journal about his favorite books of 2012


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The Fanaway EVO2 is an advanced award-winning ceiling fan with unique aesthetics and an energy efficient design. With amazing retractable blades the Fanaway functions as both a pendant light and a ceiling fan and in both capacities, it provides a designer's aesthetic to virtually any environment. Turning the fan on creates a centrifugal force that deploys the blades then when switched off, fan blades automatically retract and conceal. The unit transforms back into a slim, modern pendant light. The unit effectively hides the blades from view when not in use. When the fan is turned on, the blades gracefully open out and start pushing air as required. When switched off and the motor starts slowing, the blades slowly retract into the unit and are hidden from view. By hiding the blades when not in use, the space around the normally obtrusive blades is cleared creating a less cluttered overhead environment. Apart from providing a clutter-free environment, EVO2 provides a very different environment in comparison to standard ceiling fans or lights. Using quality materials and finishes, Fanaway EVO2 sets its own standard from an interior design and styling perspective.
This fan has received many award some are listed below: * Home Beautiful Product of the Year Awards 2008, Finalist. * Best Homeware & Kitchen Product or Range, Finalist – Home/Lifestyle, The Gift Awards 2008. * Most innovative Product or Service, Finalist – Conscience & Creativity, The Gift Awards 2008. * Best Homeware & Kitchen Product or Range, Finalist – Australian Designed and/or Manufactured, The Gift Awards 2008. * Finalist, Next Big Thing Award 2008. * Interior Design Awards 2008, Finalist. To complete the picture, this revolutionary fan features recyclable materials, low-energy lighting and an energy-efficient design. This novel ceiling fan has won many awards and was recently voted in the top 10 best new products for Lowes USA ( like B&Q but 50 times bigger! ) where it is sold under the Hunter brand.
Extra Bonus – Free Remote Control Pack Worth £89.99
For a limited time only we are including the stylish Lucci remote control pack (hand held remote and receiver which fits into the fan canopy) free of charge. This is a sleek high-end quality remote with an LCD display and many useful functions such as timer, light turn off delay and temperature control. It can also control the light if you have one on your fan. This is not the usual cheap and nasty remote that comes free with most of our competitors offers this pack sells separately for £89.99 See separate listing for this by clicking on the image.
– 48″/122cm diameter open – 19″/47cm diameter closed
– Finishes: White or polished chrome
– 6″/15cm drop rod included
– 3 speeds in forward motion
– 3 speed wall control
– Four unique aerodynamically designed Scimitar shaped blades (patent pending)
– 3 x E27 11W daylight energy saving bulbs required but not included
– Can take up to 3 x 20W light bulbs
– 130 – 255 rpm
– 10.5″/27cm ceiling to the bottom of the blades
– 15.2″/38cm ceiling to the bottom of the light
– Airflow 8,316 m3/hr = 4,892 cfm
– 11.8 kg (volume weight 18 kg)
– Angled ceiling mount : up to 30 deg
– Double ended drop rods would be required for longer length. Certain Hunter droprods will fit and are available in 18″/45cm and 24″/60cm. Please check with office before ordering.
– Easy installation, as blades are already installed and balanced in the factory
– Reduced dust accumulation on blades – Reversible option for use in winter to reduce heating bills
– Warranty : Standard 2 years optional extra 8 years for £70


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The Big Apple is known as one of the most romantic cities in the world s second only to Paris, perhaps s but how do you induce romance in the snow-piled slippery streets of winter?
The best way to be romantic in New York is to see New York. You can hike little-known Central Park trails, wander the grounds uptown at the Cloisters museum in Fort Tryon Park, or even kiss your sweetie in Times Square a la the famous V-J Day photo. As an added bonus, the famous landmark recently became a pedestrian-only zone, complete with café tables, making it a perfect place to relax.
For Sleepless in Seattle fans, climb to the observatory at the Empire State Building, although the view from atop Rockefeller Center is just as magnificent. Plus, the Top of the Rock Observation Deck features a live music series in February.
If ice skating gets your blood flowing, the Pond at Bryant Park is free if you have your own skates. But the best outdoor skating is at Wollman Rink and Lasker Rink, on either end of Central Park. Or, see the great island by boat on a Circle Line day cruise, a World Yacht dinner cruise, or even the free Staten Island Ferry, where you sail right past Lady Liberty.
Once you have had your fill of the cold, grab your Valentine for some "Wicked" hot chocolate with allspice, cinnamon and chilli peppers at one of Jacques Torres six New York stores. Pick up some champagne truffles at La Maison du Chocolat, or stop by Kee's Chocolate, where you can see the chocolate being made next door. City Bakery is renowned for its thick hot chocolate and house-mad marshmallows.
For dinner, try to book a table at the candle chandelier-lit restaurant One of By Land, Two if By Sea, Aaron Burr's former carriage house. Piano and trumpet players infuse classic jazz into the bar and three dining rooms. Sit by the fireplace or near the windows with icicle-tinged trees and try not to eat all the cheesy pretzel-challah bread so you will have room for their classic Beef Wellington and buttery poached lobster. Reservations are a must.
Alternatively, you may want to try the intimate dining experience that is created by eating in the dark. Dark Dining Projects are most often held at Camaje Bistro but you could be anywhere because you are blindfolded with foamy blackout visors before entering, and deposited outside after the two-hour culinary experience. Dana Salisbury, a dancer and visual artist who serves as the host, will lead you by the hand to your table, and wait staff will orient you to your mysterious food and drink. When you are denied the ability to see the three-course meal, watch your partner talk or see the restaurant, you will find food - and all your senses - heightened.
Aphrodisiacs are in order for a romantic day in the city, and the hard-to-find Apotheke bar, named after old-style pharmacies and perfumeries, specializes in love potions such as a Madagascan Vanilla Sidecar (cognac infused with Madagascan vanilla, aromatic bitters and lime) or the Deal Closer (vodka infused with local Chinatown aphrodisiacs, fresh mint, cucumber, lime and vanilla essence).
For drinks with a view, try the Mandarin Hotel at Columbus Circle for a spectacular panorama overlooking Central Park. Or be daring in the cosy leather booths at the White Star bar on the Lower East Side (21 Essex Street; 212-995-5464), and try some absinthe. The dark Shalel Lounge (65 W 70th Street; 212-873-2300), housed down a few stairs on the Upper West Side, feels intimate and Middle Eastern with its and half-moon entrance ways.
You may not be in Paris, but New York has everything you need for a romantic outing, even in the dead of winter.
By Amy Klein


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(CN) – Transgender Medicare recipients may no longer be denied coverage for medically necessary sex-change surgeries, which are now safe and effective, a federal review board ruled.
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services appeals board overturned a rule that banned Medicare coverage for sex reassignment surgeries based on a 1981 report that called such procedures experimental and unsafe.
Denee Mallon, a 74-year-old Army veteran of Albuquerque, N. M., challenged the ban after Medicare refused to cover her genital reconstruction procedures two years ago.
"Sometimes I am asked aren't I too old to have surgery," Mallon told The Associated Press before the board ruled. "My answer is how old is too old? When people ask if I am too old, it feels like they are implying that it's a 'waste of money' to operate at my age. But I could have an active life ahead of me for another 20 years. And I want to spend those years in congruence and not distress."
Experts for Mallon and six advocacy organizations argued that the ban was invalid because the bases for the agency's blanket denial of coverage were not reasonable, given advances in surgical techniques and standards of medical care.
Transsexual surgery, or sex reassignment surgery, refers to a series of procedures designed to change the anatomy of transsexuals to conform to their gender identity. The August 1989 blanket denial of coverage, which relied on the 1981 report, cited a lack of long-term studies on the safety and effectiveness of the procedures as a basis for the decision. The report also said transsexual surgery had a high rate of serious complications.
But Mallon claimed medical studies after 1981 refuted those assumptions.
Physicians and clinical psychologists testifying for Mallon, some of whom had performed thousands of sex reassignment surgeries, said transsexual surgery had become the standard treatment for gender identity disorder, a diagnosed medical condition.
Not only is the procedure safe, it is also the only effective treatment for individuals who suffer from gender dysphoria, an "intense and persistent discomfort with one's primary and secondary sex characteristics – one's birth sex," the experts argued.
Due to advances in surgical technique and medical care, sex reassignment procedures have very few complications, most of which are minor. What's more, the complications that may arise are potential side effects of any type of urogenital surgery covered by Medicare, the physicians testified.
While transsexual surgery may not be appropriate in all cases of transsexualism, treatment needs should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, according to the experts.
Studies have shown that sex-change surgery reduces depression and suicide rates among people with gender dysphoria, who have reported improved mental health, intimate relationships and self-acceptance after having the surgeries, the physicians said.
After hearing the experts and reviewing the studies, the five-member board agreed that the blanket exclusion was unreasonable in light of the unchallenged medical evidence.
The increasing coverage of sex reassignment surgeries by private and public medical plans and the inclusion of the procedures in prominent surgical text books prove that gender affirming surgeries are no longer experimental or controversial, the board concluded.
"Today's ruling represents the medical community's clear understanding that gender dysphoria is a serious medical condition, and the government should not stand in the way when doctors recommend treatment," National Center for Transgender Equality Executive Director Mara Keisling said in a statement. "This ruling comes from an independent panel who've studied the science on transgender healthcare. Today, this panel ruled that Medicare cannot flat-out exclude medically-supported treatments for transgender people."
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency that manages Medicare and makes coverage rules, did not challenge Mallon's experts or evidence.
"The national policy barring Medicare from covering gender transition surgery has been invalidated by HHS's Departmental Appeals Board," a spokesman for CMS said in an email." As with all such determinations, CMS will carry out this independent board's ruling through Medicare Administrative Contractors, who manage Medicare claims payment systems. These contractors may cover this care case-by-case or under a local coverage determination based on clinical evidence to determine medical appropriateness."
The decision does not bar CMS or its contractors from denying individual claims for transsexual surgery for other reasons allowed by law. Decisions on whether or not to cover such care will now be made by Medicare contractors, based on clinical evidence to determine medical appropriateness, a process that is used for most covered services.
The ruling, which must be implemented within 30 days, is binding on the Department of Health and Human Services unless appealed in Federal Court. It does not apply to Medicaid, which provides health coverage for individuals and families with low incomes and is regulated by the states. Some states have blanket exclusions on sex reassignment surgeries and the sex hormones transgender people often take during their transitions, while others evaluate claims on a case-by-case basis.


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Which colour temperature?
For many years before LED lighting technology went mainstream consumers had no choice of which colour temperature to choose. The only option was extra warm white 2700K to 2800K. Colour temperatures are measured in Kelvin and is symbolized by the letter K. The higher the Kelvin rating, the whiter and then bluer the light appears.
Contrary to popular belief a higher colour temperature is not a measurement of brightness but appearance, brightness is measured in lumens. Although because LEDs are blue to begin with, more phosphor is coated over the LED to provide the warmer colour temperatures which does make the cooler colours appear slightly brighter.
Here are the main three colour temperatures used in modern day LED lights such as retrofit lamps and downlights :
- Extra warm white 2700K which is similar to a traditional GLS light bulb or halogen. A 2700K LED will still appear slightly whiter than a halogen but is more orange in appearance. This is sometimes called 'soft white' by people in the trade. Extra warm white is not available in many integrated LED downlights so if you known you want this colour temperature you can narrow down your search to just a few.
- Warm white 3000K which is clearer in appearance but still quite warm. This has become the 'new norm' for lighting in general and is by far the most popular choice.
- Cool white 4000K which is much more clearer in appearance and is frequently used in commercial locations. Cool white appears brighter than warm white meaning it's also more energy efficient. It's around 5% brighter than the other warm white options. It can make a room feel cold and clinical but when used in the right environment it can make a room appear more modern. This is also referred to as neutral white or cold white but as long as the Kelvin rating is the same then it can be called whatever you like.
The chart below shows a scale that compares everything from candlelight to daylight:
You won't be able to fully appreciate the dramatic difference that each colour temperature offers until a room is fully illuminated with one of them. Just testing a sample will give you more of an idea of the difference. But until you've seen a room fully lit in one of the colours will know only then fully understand the difference.
Each option also accents the colours of your walls, floor and surrounding area. If your kitchen has grey walls and cupboards, the cool white version could make your room appear too clinical like a doctors surgery. Compared to 3000K which makes less of a statement.
The images below show the impact of how different colour temperatures can have in same kitchen:
As you can see by the images above, choosing the right colour temperature is an important decision and has a major impact on a room. The colour of the room or walls should also be considered as the right colour temperature will emphasize the colour and bring the room to life. For example an orange / yellow room may be more suited to extra warm white whilst a blue or white room may be more suited to cool white.
Here are some examples detailing which colour temperatures may work better in different room types:
Extra Warm White 2700K
Lounges, living rooms and bedrooms. This style of light appears warmer and sets a more relaxing, homely scene. If you think halogen is too warm and want some else then try 3000K instead.
Warm White 3000K
Kitchens, conservatories and bathrooms. The slightly whiter appearance allows you to see better but is not too cold. Although this colour temperature can be used anywhere.
Cool White 4000K
Although I wouldn't recommend this in lounges, cool white can be used effectively in kitchens. The most popular destination for this colour temperature is bathrooms. In a white bathroom it can make appear brighter and cleaner although if your planning on spending time in the bath it you may want to go for a more warmer appearance.
Dim Tone / Dim to Warm
Some LEDs will change colour temperature as they get dimmed down lower. Starting at full brightness at a regular 2800K or 2700K warm white colour temperature, as they get dimmed they start appearing more warmer. The lower the brightness becomes the warmer they become, until they reach a colour temperature of 1800K to 2200K which is similar to a candlelight effect. This can be used effectively in bathrooms to set a relaxing low lux lighting effect that appears just like a candle. They can also be used in bars and restaurants to create a more relaxing or romantic setting at night times.
Philips Lighting and Megaman both have dim tone LEDs that are available.
This video made by Aurora Lighting explains some of the science behind choosing the right colour temperature:
There's no right or wrong answer, it's your room and your choice. Consider what the main activities and what the main function of the room will be. If in doubt feel free to order samples from us on a sale or return basis, simply return the ones you don't like.


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LensCoat® Canon 200 f/2 Canon White - focus wheel section
Availability: In stock
LensCoat® for the Canon 200 f/2
LensCoat® 200 f/2 telephoto lens cover offers your valuable equipment some protection from scrapes and bumps, preserving its resale value.
The LensCoat® 200 f/2 features a clear plastic windows over the auto focus, focus limiter and focus preset controls, and also the distance scale. A small hole on the last segment lines up with the red dot indicator, making it easy to quickly line up your lens with camera mount even with the cover installed.
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I've read that both Roger Waters and Justin Hayward listed this album as an influence on them at least once. Listening to this reissue, it's obvious. This is a concept album working through the signs of the zodiac. It's arguably psychedelic rock, but it's also very experimental. This really is the kind of thing that later would be labeled as prog rock. Since that term wasn't yet coined, this is proto-prog. The vocals are all spoken poetry readings, much like a lot of the Moody Blues. The music is inspired and unique. This might sound dated, but it's also so cool.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2017 Volume 6 at lulu.com/strangesound.


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Geoffrey Wynne (b. 1949)
Behind Price's Teapot Factory by Geoffrey Wynne RI
Original watercolour titled "The Cathedral Express" by Geoffrey Wynne RI.
Written on the back by Geoffrey Wynne is "A Homage to British Railways and It's Staff - 'The Cathedral Express'".
Painted in 2019.
Mounted size: 19.25 x 13.25" or 49cm x 33.5cm
Image size: 19.75 x 14.5" or 50 x 36.5cm
Price includes framing.


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Up for sale is this beautiful 19th century cobalt decorated crock by J & E Norton. This is a two gallon crock with a wonderful basket of flowers decoration. The crock is in excellent condition with a few tiny chips to the rim, a small stain, and a tiny chip to one "handle". The design is in great condition and is quite large.Plainly marked J & E Norton, Bennington, Vt. The item "Antique Blue Decorated Norton Stoneware Crock" is in sale since Saturday, January 27, 2018.
This item is in the category "Antiques\Decorative Arts\Ceramics & Porcelain\Crocks". The seller is "sabre113" and is located in Bronxville, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Russian federation, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.


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Air China To Launch Nonstop Chongqing-Taipei Route
The Chongqing branch of Air China will open a nonstop route from Chongqing to Taipei.
Chongqing has been added as one of the second batch departure points in mainland China for cross-strait flights and Air China says that the new nonstop Chongqing-Taipei route is scheduled to be launched on December 19, 2008, making the company the first airline in the Chongqing area to open a nonstop route to Taipei.
The new service will be operated on Fridays. The flight will departs from Chongqing at 15:10, arriving at Taipei at 18:10; and the return flight departs from Taipei at 19:20, and arrives at Chongqing at 22:30.


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Procurement Pool (GenPro)
GP General Procurement Company Limited (GenPro) is an independent procurement company based in Limassol, Cyprus and founded by Columbia Shipmanagement and Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement. Its mission is to negotiate framework supply agreements with international ship suppliers on behalf of its members' clients with a view to securing the lowest prices achievable on all consumables.
GenPro's purchasing volume allows it to achieve the best prices AND (where possible) secure discounts based on volume. As a totally transparent, compliant business model, the scope and reach of GenPro will be to all products and consumables associated with operation of maritime business onshore and offshore. This can be achieved by maximising values/ discounts/experience in purchasing power earned from corporate operations and contracts with vendors and suppliers.


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Software Business Lab's team member Akatsuki Ryu was part of the winning team, Team Proximity, in the Fortum Hackathon, organized from the 13th to the 15th of May, 2016. The hackathon was hosted in collaboration with Industryhack to increase innovation in the energy industry.
Team Proximity's winning idea was about managing and analyzing electricity exchange in Urgent market messages (UMM) in real time. The team's three members were Akatsuki Ryu, Arto Ahde and Alexander Rodichev.
More information about the hackathon can be found over here.
Arto Ahde, Alexander Rodichev and Akatsuki Ryu
Photos by Industryhack


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What a great weekend in Chicago for TMA physicians. The big news is that Jim Rohack, MD, won an uncontested race to be president-elect of the American Medical Association. Dr. Rohack, a cardiologist from Temple, will be installed as the 164th AMA president next June. Under his leadership, Dr. Rohack pledged, AMA will be 'clear, focused, and forceful' in advocating on behalf of American physicians and their patients. In other AMA election news:
- Fort Worth's Sue Rudd Bailey, MD, won reelection to the AMA Council on Medical Education.
- Dawn Buckingham, MD, of Austin, is chair-elect of the AMA Young Physicians Section.
- Jayesh Shah, MD, of San Antonio, is vice chair of the AMA International Medical Graduate Section.
- Reid Orth, a medical student from The University of Texas (UT) Health Science Center at San Antonio won reelection as vice chair of the AMA Medical Student Section (MSS).
- Spencer Pruitt, a medical student from UT Health Science Center at Houston, is the new chair of AMA MSS Region 3.
Follow all the AMA action this week, including the fate of Texas' three resolutions, in Blogged Arteries.


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The objective of having a balance sheet or Profit and Loss (PL) account is for preparing year end financial statements that are required for the company's external reporting i.e. reporting to the shareholders, banks and legal reporting. As per the legal requirements various gl A/cs are required to be defined under different heads of a profit and loss account or balance sheet and reported as per the legal practice followed in that country.
Financial transactions are posted to the gl A/cs that are defined for a company code. To get these transactions posted to pl and balance sheet we have to define the account as a balance sheet or pl while creating the gl A/c through transaction code FS00.
In the chart of account segment of a gl A/c we need to specify whether the gl A/c is a balance sheet or profit and loss item. While creating if you select it as a balance sheet item then the gl A/c will be treated as part of balance sheet or else you can select it to be a part of profit and loss. One account can not be treated or selected for both balance sheet and PL.
At year end, all these balance sheet's A/c balances are carried forward to the same A/c where as in the case of profit and loss A/c these balances are required to be carried forward to the retained earning account. This retained earning account form part of balance sheet and reported in the financial statements.
While creating a profit and loss account by using transaction code FS00 you need to select the retained earning account. If one retained earning account is defined then system will by default take it as a retained earning account or else for more than one retained earning account, you need to specifically select it from the drop down.


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Soho Tee
This variant is currently sold out
- Get a rock n' roll feel with this lightweight lyoncell classic tee. Simple, with a very soft hand and unique with its graphic impact. This casual piece looks great styled with leather bottoms and tucked into A-line miniskirts. This tee is cut a bit shorter than other RZ tops for a fresh, easy sartorial. Handmade in Spain. 100% Lyoncell.
The basic tee that saves your life those days you have no idea what to wear. Usually wear it with boyfriend jeans, but the combinations are endless. Definitely something you can never miss in your closet. ROCK N ROLL? ROCK N GOLD.
- Fits right in its size. Cut slightly shorter than the other tops. Composition: 100% Lyocell