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How To Get RUST OFF Your TOOLS! – Muscle Cars Zone!
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1. Control humidity. If your hand tools are susceptible to rust, try adding a moisture-absorbing gel pack to your toolbox or drawer. Check out this amazing tutorial in a time-laps video and learn how to get rust off your tools. Locking away your tools in an air-tight tool chest could be a solution to protect them from dampness and safeguard them against rusting. It's a great tool for people with back problems as they don't have to bend or stretch out to pick up any items. X Research source – Polish the tool with camellia oil to prevent more rust. Infants and the elderly are more prone to mold infection, and many people of all ages can be affected by molds ability to trigger allergic and asthmatic reactions. Installation does not take more than an hour. Take a good look at it to see what you can do to make it as nice and as welcoming and easy to get into as possible. Use this door yourself as often as possible and as your main entrance. We often use main entrances for guests and don't use them ourselves. As the homeowner, we should treat ourselves the better than even our guests and that includes making a nice entrance for ourselves.
The engineers that automakers hire to design their suspensions are usually pretty good at their jobs, so trying to do better than them in your own garage may not end with the results that you are hoping for. Also look for references on the mold inspector's website, or even better look for a link on the inspector's website to the firm's better business bureau rating. Rakesh Kumar (Business Accounting Software and QuickBooks) This is a master piece. Rakesh Kumar (Business Accounting Software and QuickBooks) I really loved it. Walkways leading to and from the patio can be a complimentary pathway to other stunning features such as a brick fireplace, barbecue grill and glistening swimming pool. You can also put a beautiful lush plant on the counter as well as a bowl brimming with fruit, which is a symbol of abundance. I suggested she put the mirror over her fireplace and the landscape picture over her fireplace at the front door — and VOILA!
It's a common practice to put a mirror in the foyer, but this symbolically pushes the wealth and opportunities that come through the front door right back out; this is especially true if you have a mirror directly opposite the front door or if the front door is reflected in the mirror. Now, when you come into your house, what do you see? If you have windows or a door that allows you to see to the back of the house, you are losing money. If your door faces south, paint the door red to enhance your reputation and renown. Or, if your back door lines up directly with the front door, you have a rush of energy known as a "poison arrow." These are very bad for the direction that the door faces. If your door faces SE, consider painting it purple or a shade of purple. If it faces north, paint it black. Add red in the form of red paint on the walls, red pictures on the walls, or candles.


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Chef Ian Padilla
Two weeks ago, I was given the chance to document Chef Ian Padilla, who flew in from Paris to enjoy a nice short stay in the Philippines. Things were quiet for Ian, until people started learning about him through Miguel Vecin's Blog, and started contacting him for a catering "gig". Luckily, I was able to catch Ian at one of his catering services at a nice little pub that I frequent during my lazy weeknights.
Ian having a little word with Melody regarding the space constraints in the kitchen. Murphy's serves a regular lunch service as well, and this easily proves to be a problem because quite a bit of space will be required for regular operation of the restaurant/bar.
Murphy's Law states: "Anything that can go wrong, Will go wrong"
and that's exactly what happened. Working in an underequipped kitched was one of the worries Ian had before taking the job. The parmesan crips didnt crips up to proper crispiness because the ovens couldnt reach a high enough temperature. We called the dish Plan B, and then C, but you don't need to know that. Photo above, Chef Ian working on one of four of his appetizers.
Watching a chef work is something else. I was amazed at how many times Ian was able to work in such a hectic situation while finding ways to solve problems without compromising taste. I say this because I got to nibble while he was preparing, I was a ratty photographer. 😉
Work on the main course started about an hour before the guests were scheduled to arrive. Foie Gras was part of the menu and Chef Ian sliced up a couple rolls right in front of me and just looking at the sheer amount of it just made my heart skip a beat.
We stepped out of the kitchen for a bit to grab a coffee and for Ian to have a smoke. He was still quite composed and started meeting some of the guests that arrived earlier than expected. Melody was checking up on him. 🙂
Melody was supervising the staff while they set up a great looking table for the guests. I have never seen a table this extravagant at Murphy's before. I was amazed.
Time to get back to work, finish up the appetizers, plate them, and work on the main courses and dessert. This is when things start to calm down and when Ian really picks up and wows the kitchen staff and myself.
The menu goes up just to remind Ian to finish all the dishes on time.
Things are finally taking shape. Three of Four, and right after this, Ian starts plating.
The guests are coming in one by one, and just on time. The appetizers are ready and will be leaving this part of the restaurant and into the part most people are used to seeing.
Time to go entertain questions the guests might have about the food. Ian prepares a fresh batch of appetizers before going in.
From the look of things, everybody enjoyed what Chef Ian had to offer, I really wish I could have stayed to watch the main course being plated and served, but I had other things to attend to. I'm definitely looking forward to Chef Ian coming back here, so I can document him again and take a couple decent portraits of him. Looking forward to bumping into him while in Paris this December. Salut!
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nice nice nice nice nice nice nice
Im curious what the hell are those things in the frosted glass
Awesome set Sonny. The previous one is cool. Jon is the brother of a very good friend of mine.
As always, brilliant. Is this in Murphy's?
nice pics man… and yes i heard that one too but in all honesty, I was happy and glad to do it. I still have my ego in check. Give me a ring when your in Paris.

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Jamaica in robust position to absorb external shocks - Clarke
Fears of spiralling oil prices on the international market, owing to escalating tensions in the Middle East and the likely impact this could have on Jamaica's economy, are being assuaged by Finance and the Public Service Minister Dr Nigel Clarke who says that the country is now in a position to absorb external shocks.
There were reports yesterday that oil prices had increased to their highest levels since 2014 after Saudi Arabia, which has the world's largest crude oil production capacity, intercepted missiles over Riyadh, the country's capital. At the same time, there were jitters in the market after United States President Donald Trump warned Russia of imminent military action in Syria. Russia has close ties to the Bashar al-Assad regime of Syria.
While Syria is not a significant oil producer, signs of escalating conflict in the already troubled region could trigger concern about crude flows across the wider Middle East. Washington and its allies have been considering air strikes following a suspected poison gas attack last weekend.
In a Gleaner interview yesterday, Clarke noted that Jamaica was mindful of international developments in the Middle East that could have an impact on the Jamaican economy.
"The good news is that we are in a robust position to absorb external shocks," Clarke told The Gleaner following his inaugural address as finance minister at a Labour Market Forum at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston.
"Our reserves at the Bank of Jamaica are at extremely high levels. In fact, some of the highest levels ever," he added.
According to Clarke, the country had access to a $1.6 billion facility to which it has not made a drawdown under the International Monetary Fund's Precautionary Stand-By Agreement. Further, Clarke said that the country's energy security was improving as the Government's policy to diversify away from its dependence on oil was bearing fruit.
Rationalisation of 190 public bodies being fast-tracked
Finance and the Public Service Minister Dr Nigel Clarke has disclosed that the rationalisation of 190 public bodies as part of the Government's public sector reform is being fast-tracked to place the country firmly on a path to economic independence.
Clarke, during his address to a Labour Market Forum in Kingston yesterday, pointed out that there were 190 chief executive officers managing the public bodies and an equal number of boards of directors that have to meet. "The complexity this introduces is simply unmanageable for a country of our size and resources," he said.
"The sheer number of public bodies compromises the ability for effective parliamentary oversight, reflection, and review required for good governance," Clarke said. "Furthermore, to the extent that with thought and imagination we could do with fewer public bodies, it means that we are absorbing resources in time and money that could be deployed elsewhere, making our economy more efficient," he added.
Clarke reasoned that it was not economically viable to add public bodies over time without the means to sustainably fund them. The Government has set a target of six weeks to conclude consultations with the unions representing public sector workers over the rationalisation of public bodies.
According to Clarke, the timetable would consider all the opportunities with respect to divestment of public companies that have a commercial focus but which are not necessary for Government to carry out its key functions. It will also focus on the merging of public sector entities where they perform similar key functions in order to achieve more effective delivery of service. Public bodies will also be reintegrated into their parent ministries.
The timetable for the rationalisation of public bodies will be integrated within the administration's programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). However, the finance minister said that the country would not wait for the IMF's next visit to start the exercise, noting that the fund's next review was in six months.


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Prevention for Pets and Livestock
Pets and livestock typically encounter many more ticks than people do. Because they have thick fur, ticks may take a while before biting a dog, cat or horse. If your pet comes into the house or barn before the tick is attached, ticks may latch onto you or other family members. Protecting horses (and other livestock) from ticks can be more challenging. They usually pick up ticks while grazing in overgrown pastures, next to woods, or while being ridden through tick-infested areas.
Prevention tips:
- Conduct frequent tick checks on your animals: cats, dogs, horses and other livestock that can transport ticks from the outdoors into your home or barn where they can come into contact with other animals or people. Regular grooming of pets and horses after a walk outside through the woods or trails can help protect them and your family. Use the same precautions for removal of ticks on your animals as you would on humans.
- Consider using tick control medications and repellents for your animals to reduce their exposure to ticks. Vaccines are available for some pets against Lyme, however, there are varying opinions on its effectiveness. Speak to your veterinarian regarding the use of tick control, repellents and/or vaccines to determine what is most appropriate for your animals and situation.
- Permethrin is an insecticide that can be safely applied to clothing or gear. It should never be applied to skin. Permethrin treated collars, shirts and blankets are also available for dogs and horses, however these products should never be used on cats! Protection is especially important for those that spend more time off of the beaten path where risk of tick exposure is greater. Treatment for some of these debilitating illness can be very costly and difficult for both you and your animals. Prevention is key!
- Limit exposure to tick infested areas through pasture management, yard management, rodent control and containment practices for your animals.
Additional resources:
The Companion Animal Parasite Council maintains a database of parasite prevalence within the United States for three tick-borne diseases. You may view the number of cases found in canines (Lyme, Anaplasmosis and Ehrlichiosis) by state and county throughout the US over the past 6 years. These prevalence maps show cases of these tick-borne diseases increasing since 2011 in Colorado and nationwide. CAPC is also an excellent resource regarding tick-borne diseases and pets.
Insect Shield produces Permethrin treated pet and human products. Pet products including, beds, blankets, collars and t-shirts may be purchased through a variety of Insect Shield brand partners and have proven effective against ticks and biting insects (note: not for use on cats).
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Involvement of endoplasmic reticulum stress in formalin-induced pain is attenuated by 4-phenylbutyric acid
Authors Zhou F, Zhang W, Zhou JM, Li MR, Zhong F, Zhang Y, Liu YZ, Wang YP
Received 26 October 2016
Accepted for publication 16 February 2017
Published 20 March 2017 Volume 2017:10 Pages 653—662
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S125805
Checked for plagiarism Yes
Review by Single anonymous peer review
Peer reviewer comments 2
Editor who approved publication: Dr Michael Schatman
Fan Zhou,1 Wei Zhang,1 Jianmei Zhou,1 Meirong Li,2 Feng Zhong,1 Yun Zhang,1 Yuezhu Liu,1 Yaping Wang1
1Department of Anesthesiology, 2Department of Pathology, Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People's Republic of China
Background: Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is involved in many neurological and inflammatory responses. Peripheral inflammatory responses can induce central sensitization and trigger inflammatory pain. However, there is little research on the relationship between ER stress and inflammatory pain. In this study, we examined whether the ER stress response is involved in peripheral inflammatory pain using a formalin-induced rat pain model.
Methods: Rats were divided into the following five groups: control, formalin, formalin + vehicle, formalin + 4-phenylbutyric acid (4-PBA) (40 mg/kg) and formalin + 4-PBA (100 mg/kg). Formalin-induced pain was assessed behaviorally by recording licking activity. The expression levels of immunoglobulin-binding protein (BIP), activating transcription factor-6 (ATF6), phosphorylated inositol-requiring enzyme-1 (p-IRE1), phosphorylated protein kinase RNA-like ER kinase (p-PERK) and c-fos were quantitatively assessed by Western blot, and the distribution of BIP, ATF6 and c-fos in the lumbar enlargement of spinal cord were identified by immunohistochemistry in spinal dorsal horn slices. In addition, the concentrations of nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in the spinal cord were tested by biochemical measurement and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), respectively.
Results: Intraperitoneal injection of 4-PBA at the dose of 100 mg/kg before formalin injection significantly decreased nociceptive behavior in the second phase compared with control, formalin, formalin + vehicle and formalin + 4-PBA (40 mg/kg) (P<0.05). Western blot showed that formalin injection significantly upregulated the expression of BIP, ATF6, p-PERK and c-fos in the spinal cord. This upregulation was reduced by peritoneal injection of 4-PBA (P<0.05), while expression of p-IRE1 was not altered by formalin treatment. Immunohistochemistry revealed markedly increased staining density for BIP, ATF6 and c-fos in the superficial spinal dorsal horn after formalin injection. This was significantly decreased by administration of 4-PBA (P<0.05). Compared with the formalin + vehicle group, 4-PBA inhibited the release of NO and PGE2 in the spinal cord (P<0.05).
Conclusion: These results suggest that ER stress is involved in formalin-induced inflammatory pain and that inhibition of ER stress may attenuate central sensitization induced by peripheral inflammatory stimulation.
Keywords: endoplasmic reticulum stress, formalin-induced pain, 4-phenylbutyric acid, central sensitization
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Why do you think you need to go in reverse? Odds are you won't return to your pre-cancer life. You will most forward to a post cancer life. What is normal as you move forward into that life is entirely up to you. Just as with any lifestyle altering event (school, marriage, having children, retirement, etc.), we don't go back to pre school when we graduate, we don't go back to dating when we get married, we don't go back to being childless once we have children, and we don't go back to having never had cancer once we have.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) Questions
How do you get back to "normal"?
Asked by cjnana on Sunday, March 10, 2013
How do you get back to "normal"?
So my last PET scan was clean! I am entering my second year of remission, and I have only one more round of maintenance chemo. My question is this...It took forever for me to except the diagnoses of cancer and adjust my life around it. Now I am faced with doing the reverse. Don't get me wrong, I am so thankful for the gift of remission! I just don't know how to return to the level of "normalacy" that was my pre-cancer life. Anyone been here before? And what did you do?
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You'll never be the same since you've gone through cancer--and that's OK. You'll KNOW why the woman in the grocery store is wearing a scarf, why a relative feels sick from chemo side effects, etc. It will most likely make you much more empathetic.
If you're asking if you'll ever stop worrying about it coming back, with time, you probably will. But you (along with all of us) have been through a lot. Welcome to your new "normal". :-)
Welcome to the club of survivors. Everyone is different in how fast and how far they go in being "normal", you will likely always have more worry about things like odd moles, pains etc. but that will get less. You may be more tired or forgetful than you think you used to be but again everyone is different and it gets better. You have been through an experience that as Nancy said has made a huge change in your life, normal is a different world and in many ways an expanded world than it used to be. I have so many wonderful friends that I have been lucky to know through our common experiences with this fight, Congratulations! Tracy
I have a different "take" on life post-chemo. If we decide that we would like to "go back" to our old life, we must remember that our "old life" had cancer in its future. Is it not better to move ahead to what life has to offer at this point? In my case, I am damaged good, with shortness of breath, neuropathy and potential heart problems. Although I have been in constant treatment for 4 1/2 years and may never complete it, I am delighted to be anywhere. However, I have come from a time of facing death to now facing each day with a new lease on life. I have decided to be content with my discontents and embrace my loved ones, and each new day, as it arrives.
I'm glad you asked this question - cos I feel the same. I feel I am still fighting over this new normal stuff. My main problem is keeping up with others expectations of me. I feel it's my turn to help others and give back - but it's enough for me to just take care of me. These have been great responses. Sorry I haven't answered really answered your question - but I just feel like chiming in with you.
attypatty (Best Answer!)
Dear cjnana:
Normal is overrated. To me normal means average, the way things were, like everybody else. We're not normal - we are survivors, we are warriors, we anything but "normal" in the average sense of the word. I think your questions is actually asking, "Will I ever be the same as I was?" And, for better or worse, the answer is "No." Nancyjac said it best - you can never go backwards - and why would you want to? The New Me has painful neuropathy in my feet and hands which may never go away, but cancer has compelled me to stick to a weekly exercise program so I am actually stronger than before. The New Me has curly, grey hair instead of long, straight brown hair (actually it probably was already grey, but only Miss Clairol would have known). The New Me fears every pain is a new tumor, but is more compassionate and patient and has better priorities in life. All life experience changes us - it's part of the human condition. The only questions is -
does it change us for the better or for the worse? We may not be able to control what happens to us, but we can definitely control how we respond to it. For me, cancer has made be a better person, and would never want to go back to the old, normal me.
Fight On,
Congrats on reaching your 2nd remission anniversary. It will be a process getting use to the new normal. It will be somewhere between your per-diagnosis and treatment lives. Only you will know what works best for you. Life even with out being a survivor is all about change and the new normal.
Do what you want. If you feel the need for a cancer support group or other cancer-related activity, go to it. If these seem like hindrances, don't go. Do whatever activities you want to do just like you did B.C. I am an eight year lymphoma survivor with a type of lymphoma that will come back. This past summer I realized that cancer was no longer the center of my thoughts and my life. This may have started in 2010 when I said no to continuing a particular type of chemo. So live your life and in time the cancer view may go away.
Back to Normal
I suggest you let your pretreatment normal go the same way you let your age thirty or age twenty go. Granted post cancer treatment is a more significant passage due to the after effects it leaves with you. My point is each day is a bit different for all of us. What matters is what we do with each new day we are given.
I admit I was much like you in thinking when will I be back to my old normal. It was a little disappointing when I realized that would never be. I now accept any new normal I can get and am willing to adjust to its newness and its differences. You see, I have adjusted to four new normals of chemo and radiation over the last thirteen years. And as a result of sun damage from my outdoor activities in my youth have had to deal with treatments for three most common skin cancers on a continuing basis.
I got through my first new normal in what I call brute strength and awkwardness. It was some time before I accepted that I would not be the same as before my treatment.
It is in my makeup to be proactive and optimistic. Because of these traits I have in each cancer occurrence accepted what was lost in treatment and looked for available options to get it back.
Time, rest, good nutrition, moderate exercise and drinking lots of water will be needed to get over the initial side effects. Later, when you notice something not returning to near your old normal, research options on what recourse you have.
Some things I found useful,
Local cancer support group provided a networking forum for local medical services and information what works for others survivors. As you are finding out here on WhatNext, sharing helps.
Neuropathy in my feet, I took three years of Tai Chi that eliminated my balance issues.
Swallowing issues, I used Insure to add to daily nutrition and reduce swallowing.
During hospital stays I walked the halls so much the nurses called me the marathon man. I did this in order to be better fit when I got discharged.
Take it slow on exercise to avoid injury. Overdoing is no fun.
Open your mind to things that may work to make your future better.
Good luck on your journey
Normal is what you make it. My normal is always moving forward so I'm sort of in a state of flux most of the time which keeps me engaged. Cancer is just a bump in the road. It has altered my life irrevocably but then so does each day in time to some degree.
If you want to stop thinking of cancer as part of your life, I'm not sure you can. It is part of you, your life experience and your history remission or not. Best to accept it, live your life to the fullest and more on, older and wiser.
If you loose a loved one to cancer there is no "Normal" . If you have cancer you can never ever go back to who and what you were. I think we underestimate the importance of grief . Who we were and who we will never be again.
I used to wear a string bikini and look darn good..those days are long gone too.
In life we all have so much loss. We need to allow ourselves the grief and then move on. Its not what happens to us its how we carry on after it does.
All the best, I know you will find your peace.
I am also finishing up my last cycle of chemo, and I have to admit that I'm afraid to go back to normal. Normal for me was working too much, eating whatever I wanted, and rarely getting the rest a body needs. I only hope that I'm able to continue putting my health first. I do have big plans for a spa day when this is all finished. A new do and some serious relaxation and recovery from all the pains of chemo are definitely going to help perk me up. I just hope I can remember all of the life lessons that cancer threw my way. Good luck to you, and congrats on being not just a survivor, but also a fighter!
time. patience. and realizing that "normal" is never going to be what it once was. this is true even for those who don't undergo the shamanic experiences of cancer treatment. we who have can come back to the "normal" world with new insight, new lessons learned, new strengths discovered. BETTER is the new normal.
I am sorry to say that you really never go back it just doesn't work that way. Cancer irreparably changes your life forever in ways you never thought possible. However why do you need to go back? It isn't easy having cancer nor beating it but in my opinion we are all stronger for it. Wear this survivor badge with pride I know I do. I have a ribbon with survivor over it tattooed just above my port. You will always have a different outlook on life now, don't make that into a bad thing, You now have insight into something that most cant begin to imagine.You just have to get use to a new kind of normal you may feel a bit out of step for awhile but you will get there I promise. :)
I am in seven yrs of remission from BREAST/THYROID CANCERS, I felt no fear of that disease, and I just rolled with life that the GOOD LORD gave me.I was working then also and I was put through a lot of STRESS, by my then second boss, (my first was a darling, and never downed me) and caused me to go to THERAPY for DEPRESSION/ANXIETY.. So I RETIRED/RESIGNED. Yes, I am on medication for all that, and I am fine now. I just listened to my doctors and the GOOD LORD, with help from my family, son and daughter-in-law..I am now facing a possibility of another surgery if the NODULE increases growth on my PARATHYROID where the right thyroid was removed. I just look at it this way so be it, and do it. After retiring/resigning from the MEDICAL FIELD after 23+ yrs, I understood all of the messy disease. I lost my first "SHELTIE", THERAPY/SERVICE DOG with LIVER CANCER, and I now have two "GORGEOUS SHELTIE'S" now too, they are THERAPY/SERVICE DOGS..My dogs watched me even after my LFT TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT last August 2012. My deceased "SHELTIE" knew I had CANCER before my doctors did and before my MAMMOGRAM. THANKS FOR THE VA for my medical care, I am a Veteran, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE..
Marie Czarnecki
North Las Vegas, NV
Have FAITH and no FEAR of that disease. I am seven yrs in remission from BREAST/THYROID CANCERS. I am possibly looking forward to maybe another surgery because my PARATHYROID has a nodule and if there shows any growth on my ULTR-SOUND next month I will be back in surgery.I went through a DEPRESSION/ANXIETY stage I go to therapy and medication helps. That all come about from my work..So I retired/resigned for my peace of mind, you can not heal under STRESS... I RETIRED FROM THE MEDICAL FIELD after 23+ yrs so my medical situation was no problem for me. I just thank God I have the VA for my medical care, or I would be in God's Heaven today. I am an UNITED STATES AIR FORCE VETERAN..
Marie Czarnecki and her "SHELTIE'S"//THERAPY/ SERVICE DOGS
N. Las Vegas,NV
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IBM has released its Active Protection System (APS) Version 1.52 for its notebooks using ThinkVantage Techonologies. IBM's Active Protection System is not the latest technology from IBM. ThinkPad R50 and T41 have featured this technology for quite some time. The APS is a protection system for the ThinkPads' internal hard drive. When a ThinkPad notebook is accelerated, the sensor inside the notebook will trigger a software applet to park the hard disk properly. The risk of data loss will be reduced in the event the notebook is dropped hard. This is because the read/write head of the hard drive is parked and it won't crash onto the platter when the notebook drops. The working principle of this protection system is parallel to the air bag function for cars.
IBM ThinkPad ThinkVantage Active Protection System 1.52 can be used for Window 2000, Window XP and Window Vista. This version supports the ability to modify the pen delay time in the APS Control Panel. It also solves the problem of yellow bangs appearing on the disk drive and USB memory devices in the Device Manager. APS 1.52 is compatible with ThinkPad R50, R50p, R51, R52, R60;ThinkPad T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p;ThinkPad T60, T60p;ThinkPad X40 (*1), X41, X41 Tablet, X60, X60s, X60 Tablet;ThinkPad Z60m, Z60t, Z61e, Z61m, Z61p, Z61t.


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Deloitte Access Economics Report: Cost effectiveness of pain devices
The Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand (NSANZ), engaged Deloitte Access Economics to estimate the cost effectiveness of neuromodulation treatment through spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and intrathecal pumps, which are collectively referred to as pain devices.
We will keep you informed of any updates.
Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand 14th Annual Scientific Meeting
13-15 August 2021
Sofitel Brisbane Central, Queensland
Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand (NSANZ) Cadaver Workshop
Friday 13 August 2021
QUT Medical Engineering Facility (MERF), The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbanehttps://www.dcconferences.com.au/nsanz2021/Cadaver_Pre-Conference_Workshop
NSANZ cadaver workshop on Radiofrequency Procedures - 25 May 2019 at Macquarie University
"Neurostimulation: An established drug-free therapy for chronic conditions that can improve quality of life"
Public Event 26 May 2019
International Convention Centre, Sydney - prior to the International Neuromodulation Society 14th World Congress, Room C2.3
12h00 - 16h30
Featuring Talks and Q&A with Patients & Leading Specialists
Emcee Dr Sally Cockburn
Both a general practitioner and a nationally known media personality, Dr Sally Cockburn has championed sensitive issues and demystified medicine since 1990 as 'Dr Feelgood'. She currently hosts the Saturday night talk-back radio program, Talking Health, on Melbourne's radio 3AW.
Questions: neuromodsociety (at) gmail.com
2018 Neuromodulation Society of Australian and New Zealand 13th Annual Scientific Meeting (NSANZ 2018)
Videos of 2018 NSANZ Annual Meeting Scientific Presentations (Member Login Required)
The Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand (NSANZ) welcomed doctors and allied health members to the 2018 Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand 13th Annual Scientific Meeting, from 7 – 8 April 2018, at the International Convention Centre, Sydney.
The meeting program was led by a number of esteemed international and national guest speakers including Professor Julie Pilitsis from University of Massachusetts, USA and Professor Frank Huygen from the University Hospital Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Between them they have over 250 publications and have contributed significantly to neuromodulation. They brought expertise in both spinal cord, dorsal root ganglion, peripheral nerve and deep brain stimulation as well as advanced management of complex regional pain syndrome and evidence based medicine.
Contact: Conference Secretariat: DC Conferences, 02 9954 4400 or [email protected]
2017 Neuromodulation Society of Australian and New Zealand 12th Annual Scientific Meeting (NSANZ 2017)
Adelaide Convention Centre, SA
The Executive and Scientific Program Committee of the Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand held the NSANZ 12th Annual Scientific Meeting at the Adelaide Convention Centre, SA from 8 - 9 April 2017.
The 2017 overarching theme 'Mechanisms of Action' was be explored by an exciting line up of national and international speakers, led by Dr Elliot Krames (USA), Dr Robert Foreman (USA) and Dr Bengt Linderoth (Sweden).
Inaugural Cadaver Course
NSANZ 11th Annual Scientific Meeting
12 - 13 March 2016
Guest speakers presented landmark research including pivotal U.S. studies that are evolving the quality of evidence in this space.
There were also special interest sessions for pain trainees and novice implanters, a nursing and allied health breakout session and a focus session on sacral stimulation.
NSANZ 10th Annual Scientific Meeting
Sunday 15th March 2015
The NSANZ 9th Annual Scientific Meeting was held in Hobart, Tasmania on Sunday, 13th April 2014 with the theme "Neuromodulation Over the Horizon".
2014 NSANZ Scientific Meeting Flyer
The NSANZ scientific meeting was held on Sunday, 18th March 2013 at the National Convention Centre, in Canberra, Australia.
The event was a pre-conference workshop prior to the Australian Pain Society Annual Conference, which takes place from the 18th-20th March, at the same venue.
2013 NSANZ Scientific Meeting Flyer
The 7th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Chapter of INS was held in Melbourne in April 2012, as a preliminary meeting to the Australian Pain Society (APS) meeting.
There were a record 120 people in attendance, with honored guests being Robert Levy, MD, PhD, and Rick Weiner, MD.
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Before I go to bed, I thought I'd pay homage to an old friend – late night inspiration.
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Julia Cameron describes a journey that I am all too familiar with. The inevitable road to burn-out. Pushing yourself to find motivation and creativity, and using vices that you've (knowingly or unknowingly) become addicted to and rely on to get you to 'that place.' Grasping onto it desperately and going full steam ahead when it arises…no matter what the hour of day. For me, it was generally around the 3am mark… and I'll admit that too often, the night before a project was due.
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What Matters in Hollywood Today
Happy Valentine's Day! What's news: Netflix and Ryan Murphy become sweethearts. Plus: Vice Media is hit with a lawsuit, Jimmy Buffett heads to Broadway and Anthony Pellicano covers THR with his first extensive interview from prison. — Ray Rahman
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On the cover: The Anthony Pellicano prison interview. A year ahead of his release, Hollywood's notorious fixer talks for the first time in detail about victims, enablers and post-prison plans. James Andrew Miller writes:
Once we're inside the prison, there's a glass-enclosed area, roughly the size of a standard jail cell, that is used to stash visitors. Now, after many months of requests, official refusals, texts, emails and carefully monitored phone calls — everything but eleventh-hour telegrams to the governor — the prison, and the prisoner, have given us the green light for a sit-down.
As 347869 walks closer, gait hastening, it's hard not to think about the thousands and thousands of hours of recorded conversations floating around in his head. Imagine the secrets that he kept on dozens of clients, from financial to professional to sexual; his early days in Chicago's mobster ZIP codes; his part in the investigation into John F. Kennedy's assassination; the gaudy glory that was Watergate; and even his own wild personal life, including nine children from four marriages to three wives. Read more.
Highlights ...
His viewpoint: "The government claimed that I compromised the judicial system — and I did. I was often the court of last resort for many."
Mob ties? "If you tried to connect me to organized crime, you probably could get close — but no cigar."
Brad Grey: "I knew Brad Grey since I moved to California back in 1982. His and Bernie Brillstein's office was right next to mine on Sunset Boulevard. As a matter of fact, I moved my suite of offices and laboratory to another floor so that they could expand for the sake of Brad. I was saddened that he died so young and with so much to live for. I liked him and was proud of what he was able to accomplish. He often told me that he, and others, were so glad that there was someone like me to go to."
What he knows about Michael Jackson: "I was offered $500,000 to tell the whole story by a tabloid, and I declined, even though, while incarcerated, I needed the money."
On snitches: "I believe rats, informants and others of that ilk are worse than child molesters. Close call — but I feel that way, and I will never relent."
Innocence: "I got convicted of committing crimes I did not commit. I had to listen to testimony of those who got up on the stand and lied. I changed a lot of lives for the better, helped a whole lot of people who were all grateful at the time. That's what I kept in mind as I took all the heat — alone. As things got troublesome for me, they all took off for the hills."
Regrets? "I would not change a thing, but I would never have given absolute loyalty to so many. Some people got away with a lot of things and made a lot of money because of me."
His impending release: "A lot of people are quaking that I'm going to disclose lots of things when I get out. They'll just have to keep quaking, won't they? I'm not stupid. Unless something has greatly degraded, I still have an IQ of 167." Full cover story.
+ Where the major players are now: From Michael Ovitz to Garry Shandling, several Hollywood stars and dealmakers got caught up in the sensational scandal. See the list.
+ The battle over MGM mogul Kirk Kerkorian's $2 billion estate. The ex-wives and questionable heirs of the late billionaire — an Anthony Pellicano client — continue to fight over his assets. Read more.
Netflix's Ryan Murphy Coup
Call it an American Streaming Story: Like Shonda Rhimes before him, Ryan Murphy has signed a Netflix mega-deal, writes Lesley Goldberg:
The prolific producer behind American Horror Story and American Crime Story will exit his longtime home at 20th Century Fox Television in favor of a mega-deal at Netflix that is said to be for five years and worth $300 million, according to The New York Times.
Netflix made the announcement late Tuesday that Murphy and his Ryan Murphy Productions banner will produce new series and films for the streaming giant effective July 1, when his deal with 20th Television expires.
How it happened: He was said to have had several deals on the table, including from all three streaming services, as well as a multiple-year offer from 20th Television to stay in what sources estimate was a $35 million-$40 million annual pact. But given the TV studio's uncertain future amid the Disney acquisition, Murphy opted for the Rhimes-like Netflix deal.
Foreshadowing: At the winter TCA, Murphy jokingly(?) asked Bob Iger how his edgy content would fit into Disney's scheme, and told reporters he always thought he'd be "buried on the Fox lot."
Disney takes another L: Just last year, the company lost ABC's TGIT engineer Rhimes to Netflix for a deal sources put at $100 million.
What Netflix really wins: Ownership. Between Murphy, Rhimes and OITNB's Jenji Kohan, Netflix will be the exclusive home to new series from all three proven hit-makers — or own the content should programming be sold elsewhere.
Dominoes: The deal will split up Murphy from 20th Television and Fox co-president Dana Walden, with industry chatter this week that the exec could move to run Murphy's Netflix-based company if she doesn't get a top post once the Fox-Disney deal is finalized.
Murphy: "The history of this moment is not lost on me. I am a gay kid from Indiana who moved to Hollywood in 1989 with $55 in savings in my pocket, so the fact that my dreams have crystallized and come true in such a major way is emotional and overwhelming to me ..." Full story.
The Vice lawsuit ...
Systemic pay disparity? Vice Media is being hit with a lawsuit, filed in L.A. on behalf of former employee Elizabeth Rose, alleging systemic gender discrimination. "Our investigation has uncovered significant evidence that Vice made a conscious decision to pay more money to its male employees than its female employees who worked in similar positions performing the same or substantially similar work," attorney Michael Morrison said in a statement.
Key detail: Rose was privy to internal memos containing the salaries of dozens of Vice employees, which showed that women "made far less than male employees for the same or substantially similar work."
Vice's response: "We have just been made aware of the complaint and are reviewing it. As a company, we have made a significant commitment to a respectful, inclusive and equal workplace. That commitment includes a pay parity audit started last year, a goal of 50/50 female/male representation at every level by 2020, and the formation of a Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board." Read more.
Meanwhile, Natalie Jarvey reports from Code Media conference day two ...
? A+E chief Nancy Dubuc talks about ...
Vice's culture problem: "It doesn't happen overnight," she said of enacting culture change at their Vice Media, which counts A+E as a partner/investor. "I don't think they're alone. The bro-y culture is pervasive in our business. I will give hats off to them for actually coming out and forming [the council] with a very impressive roster."
Viceland's disappointing performance: "They certainly have a way to go, but they're proving to deliver the second-most upscale audience to Bravo in cable. What do people want? Give us a shot here." She added that the audience has grown by more than 20 percent year-over-year.
Not taking the Amazon job: "The timing for me, as CEO of A+E, wasn't right," Dubuc said, adding that she's known for being an East Coaster. (The Amazon gig is based in L.A.) Full story.
? Disney's streaming promises: Hulu will become "a big, profitable service," Disney VP Kevin Mayer said. "We're very much in support of growing Hulu ... It takes an investment. As for Disney's stand-alone streaming service: "All of our bigger movies, I think, will ultimately go through somewhat of a traditional path" before they hit the streaming service, he said. Read more.
+ New Handmaid's Tale costumes! A sneak peek at season two's outfits.
? Turner CEO talks a little smack: "I have DirecTV," John Martin said of the product from AT&T, which is in the midst of acquiring Turner parent Time Warner. "I live in Beverly Hills. It's not that good. They have not innovated quickly enough. ... Nobody is going to be watching anymore because they're all going to be on the non-advertising supported platforms."
? Rose McGowan cancels: The actress-activist, who planned to speak at Code Media, tweeted that she would be canceling all public appearances for the time being.
Streamer talk ...
^How Jennifer Salke could spend Amazon's $4.5 billion a year: The newly anointed studio chief aims to hire new lieutenants and find big, broad hits with a war chest built for a post-Netflix world, write Tatiana Siegel and Lesley Goldberg:
Is Amazon Studios going all-in on big commercial fare? Given Salke's track record as a champion of such TV juggernauts as This Is Us, Glee and ABC's Modern Family, some industry observers predict that art house fare like Transparent and Manchester by the Sea may fall by the wayside in the new paradigm.
After all, Salke's broadcast roots don't exactly dovetail with Amazon's slate in film or TV over the past few years, which notably lacks a Stranger Things or Game of Thrones-type entry in its roster. Read more.
+ Salke's to-do list: She'll have to ingratiate herself with the film community and work with COO Albert Cheng, worldwide film head Jason Ropell and worldwide television acquisition vp Brad Beale — who all now report to her — to determine a new reporting structure. She'll also need to hire her own top lieutenants, including heads of comedy/drama, unscripted, international and kids programming ...
^Rich Greenfield's memo to Hulu owners: Be more transparent about financials. The streamer's lack of public disclosures on who benefits from losses makes it hard for investors to understand reported numbers, especially at Disney and Fox, writes the top media analyst. Guest column.
In other TV news ...
? NBC is still winning: The network dominated its first Monday of Winter Games coverage, averaging a 14.5 overnight rating between NBC and NBC Sports. The Bachelor came in at No. 2.
+ So is Shaun White: The snowboarder won a gold medal last night, but shortly afterward was asked about past allegations of sexual misconduct: "I'm here to talk about the Olympics, not gossip and stuff."
+ Another gaffe: Not long after one correspondent had to apologize to the people of Korea, Katie Couric is now saying she's sorry for saying the Dutch are especially good at speed skating because they regularly skate on frozen canals to get from place to place.
? Chris Rock's comedy special is out: His first stand-up special in a decade is called Tamborine, and it's out on Netflix today. From EW's early review: "The second half of Tamborine deals almost exclusively with marriage, relationships and, particularly, Rock's 2014 divorce — its causes, and, more importantly, its aftermath."
? Atlanta trailer: The second season of Donald Glover's FX comedy has been dubbed "Robbin' Season," but details have been scarce — now the first full trailer is here. Watch.
? Egypt is banning SNL Arabia. The reason: "sexual phrases and insinuations that should not be presented to viewers."
? Mister Rogers is getting a stamp: Per NYT: "Next month, the United States Postal Service will immortalize Mr. Rogers, who died of cancer in 2003, alongside cultural and political icons such as Elvis, Big Bird and former presidents, when it introduces a Forever postage stamp with his portrait. He will be depicted wearing — no surprise here — a sweater, and cuddling up to a puppet, King Friday XIII."
^Pilot season's most wanted: Which stars are getting all the offers? Lesley Goldberg writes:
Stop us if you've heard this one before: Happy Endings favorite Damon Wayans Jr. continues to be among the most in-demand stars. The same is true for Hamilton Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr., Rosario Dawson, Sleepy Hollow alum Nicole Beharie and New Girl's Hannah Simone.
Elsewhere, Walking Dead star Lauren Cohan is actively looking for her next role and has been getting offers left and right this pilot season. Read more.
? Kevin Durant brings Swagger to Apple: The tech giant is developing a basketball-themed scripted drama inspired by the NBA star's early career in the AAU. The series is being produced by Imagine Television and written by Reggie Rock Bythewood (Shots Fired).
+ Durant's other project: He and Andreessen Horowitz are among the investors putting in $9.5 million in funding toward sports media startup Overtime, an app from former WME digital head Dan Porter that distributes high school sports highlights.
? Judy Greer joins Showtime's Jim Carrey comedy: She'll star opposite Carrey as his character's estranged, newly rebellious wife in the network's upcoming half-hour Kidding.
? CBS All Access renews its first comedy: The network's digital service has signed on for a second season of No Activity, the Will Ferrell-produced, Tim Meadows-starring scripted comedy that launched last November.
? Walking Dead alum Michael Cudlitz gets an ABC comedy: He landed the leading role in an untitled pilot from Last Man Standing writer Tim Doyle. Logline: Set in the '70s, the show revolves around an Irish-Catholic family with a working-class dad, traditional mom and eight sons as they navigate changes brought by the turbulent decade.
? Amazon wants more Bosch: The Titus Welliver drama will be back for a fifth season. Eric Overmyer, who stepped away last season to oversee Man in the High Castle, will return as co-showrunner alongside Daniel Pyne.
+ Amazon orders German drama Beat: It's ordering a German-language drama focusing on a murder within the Berlin club scene.
Weinstein Co. Future
Could bankruptcy be the best option now? Eriq Gardner and Tatiana Siegel write:
Whether Harvey's company sells assets piecemeal, comes to a settlement with the New York attorney general or auctions itself off, the value of the indie studio has taken yet another huge hit.
Maria Contreras-Sweet, who is backed by a group of investors including Ron Burkle, seems uninterested in meeting A.G. Eric Schneiderman's demands. A source close to the deal characterized it as all but dead and the chances of it being resuscitated as "very unlikely."
Why bankruptcy works: From a transactional standpoint, a sale of the company through the bankruptcy process offers upside in that corporate assets may be sold free and clear of claims and interests — potentially, a more lucrative option to Bob Weinstein and David Glasser than submitting to Schneiderman's demands. Full story.
Arnon Milchan trouble ...
Hot water: After a months-long investigation, Israeli police are recommending charges of bribery and tax avoidance against the famed Hollywood producer — as well as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Details.
Elsewhere in film ...
? The latest Star Wars-Game of Thrones connection: Veteran art director Paul Inglis, who worked on Blade Runner 2049 and Game of Thrones season one, has been enlisted for the franchise's Episode IX.
? Visual Effects Society Awards: War for the Planet of the Apes won big, taking home prizes in four categories — a positive sign for its Oscar chances. See the winners.
Point, counterpoint ...
NYT: "Coming soon to a stage near you: Yesterday's movies." Roslyn Sulcas writes: "Movies have long been a birthplace of Broadway musicals, and they continue to provide lucrative revenue streams for big studios, looking hard at their back catalogs for the next big thing."
WSJ: "Not coming sooner at a home theater near you: New movies." Ben Fritz writes: "Hollywood studios' push to make movies available for home viewing sooner after theatrical release at a premium price is a casualty of Walt Disney Co.'s deal to acquire most of 21st Century Fox Inc."
^Sony's Silver Sable/Black Cat movie has a writing team: Lindsey Beer and Geneva Robertson-Dworet, two of the biggest names in geek screenwriting, have penned the most recent script for Silver & Black, Sony's movie project that centers on the Marvel Comics characters Silver Sable and Black Cat. Read more.
? Melissa McCarthy may join Tiffany Haddish in The Kitchen: McCarthy is in negotiations to star opposite Haddish in New Line's adaptation of the DC/Vertigo crime drama.
? Rita Ora will be in Detective Pikachu: The singer-actress, fresh off of Fifty Shades Freed, is the latest to join Ryan Reynolds in Legendary's live-action Pokemon movie.
? Michael Keaton circling What Is Life Worth: The actor is in talks to star in the David Frankel-directed biopic of D.C. lawyer Ken Feinberg.
? Jason Statham plays The Killer's Game: Well, maybe. He's in talks to star in the long-considered film adaptation of the 1997 assassin novel, with D.J. Caruso planned to direct. The movie, now being developed by STX Films, has previously counted Michael Keaton and Wesley Snipes as its potential stars.
? Nat Faxon, Jim Rash team up for a rock-climbing drama: The Oscar-winning duo are set to direct Batso and the Wall, a film about legendary American rock climber Warren "Batso" Harding.
Release calendar changes ...
Fox: The studio is giving its Murder on the Orient Express follow-up Death on the Nile a Nov. 8, 2019 release. Meanwhile, Alita: Battle Angel is being moved from summer to Dec. 21, and Shane Black's Predator reboot (now due Sept. 14) swaps places with The Darkest Minds (Aug. 3).
Sony: The Equalizer 2 moves up to July 20 (from Aug. 3) and Paul, Apostle of Christ is now due for March 23 (up from March 28.)
Warner Bros.: Horror film The Nun is being pushed from July 13 to Sept. 7.
STX: The Mark Wahlberg action flick Mile 22 hits theaters July 20.
Buffett on Broadway
The story of how producer Frank Marshall helped bring Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville to Broadway — and what's next. Deborah Wilker writes:
The two met 38 years ago at Harrison Ford's New Year's Eve party in Aspen, Colorado, where Buffett was performing. They bonded over sailing, sports and guitars. "Frank is a student of the guitar," says Buffett. "He can play 'Margaritaville' pretty well. So if I go down …"
"I'm kinda like the stand-in?" Marshall says.
"Well," says Buffett, "for that song. The rest of 'em … no." Read more.
^Mr. Chow's empire turns 50. Anjelica Huston and Michael Keaton will be among the 700 celebrating at his SoCal studio on Feb. 16, Booth Moore writes:
The son of a Peking Opera grand master, Michael Chow has always had a cinematic vision (the tiled interior of his original London location was inspired by 1946 classic Gilda). "One is always looking for that magic moment, the audience participation, all the stars," he says. "The golden rule is never to bore the audience." Read more.
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— "Black Panther star Danai Gurira on embracing her Zimbabwean name: I realized I didn't want to fit in." The actress pens a personal guest column for the magazine. [Glamour]
— "John Oliver opens up about confronting Dustin Hoffman: 'I was surprised that he showed up." Kevin Fallon interviews the HBO host. [Daily Beast]
— "David Letterman's Netflix show reminds us of the value of the talk-show interview." Jen Chaney writes: "He's reminding us that interviews — especially ones that aren't micromanaged by publicists and allowed some room to meander — can and should be thoughtful and entertaining." [Vulture]
— "The Wire still matters." Jeremy Gordon writes: "A new oral history reminds why it deserves its reputation as some of the best television ever made." [The Outline]
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ACCESSION #: 9502030105 BW B&W Nuclear Technologies 3315 Old Forest Rd January 27, 1995 P.O. Box 10935 JHT-95-12 Lynchburg, VA 24506-0935 Telephone: 804-832-3000 Telecopy : 804-832-3663 Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C. 20555 Subject: Report of Preliminary Safety Concern Related to Large Break LOCA ECCS Analyses Gentlemen: The purpose of this letter is to advise you of a potential safety concern regarding the effects of initial conditions used for large break LOCA analyses for ECCS evaluations of the B&W operating plants and to report a condition of nonconservative data handling in the Evaluation Model that, when corrected, results in a change in peak clad temperature of greater than 50 F. This concern relates to the initial core flood tank (CFT) conditions of pressure and inventory and their potential effects on peak clad temperature (PCT) predictions. Historically, the CFT conditions assumed for calculations at the 2-ft core elevations have been based on the minimum CFT pressure and liquid inventory. These inputs, which represent the range of Technical Specification limits plus instrument uncertainty, were considered to be the most limiting initial conditions for the 2-ft LBLOCA PCT analysis. Recently, a sensitivity study performed with a new unapproved Evaluation Model (BAW-10192), concluded that the most-limiting 2-ft PCT is calculated when the maximum CFT liquid inventory and minimum pressure were input as the initial conditions. When the initial conditions of maximum CFT liquid inventory and minimum pressure were applied in the currently approved Evaluation Model (BAW-10104), the peak clad temperature change was found to be greater than 50 F. The 2-ft LOCA linear heat rate analysis limits for all operating plants require preliminary reductions ranging from approximately 0.3 to 1.3 kW/ft, depending on the plant and fuel designs, to ensure that calculated PCT's are within the acceptance criteria contained in 10 CFR 50.46. A preliminary review of all core operating limits for plants for which BWNT performs the power distribution (all operating B&W designed plants, except the Oconee Units), with administrative reductions in the LOCA limits appropriate for the fuel and plant in question, suggests that the current operating limits will be unchanged by these reductions. This information has been transmitted to all operating plant utilities. Duke Power Company has performed an evaluation based on preliminary plant specific LOCA kW/ft limits and has determined that a small reduction in core operating limits would be necessary. In accordance with 10 CFR 50.46, this letter documents NRC notification of a PCT change in excess of 50 F. A change in peak clad temperature in excess of 50 F will result from the change in CFT initial conditions or from correcting the nonconservatism in data handling. The peak clad temperature limit of 2200 F specified in 10 CFR 50.46.b.1 would be exceeded. Attached is a more detailed description of the concern, including a technical justification for the position that no safety concern exists. Further analytical work will more formally document this conclusion. A plan for resolution of this concern is currently being discussed with the B&W operating plant owners for their approval. BWNT believes it is prudent to inform the NRC at this time on the nature of the concern. All analyses are expected to be completed by August 1, 1995. A final report will be submitted to the NRC at that time. At the present time, it has not been determined that this matter is a reportable item under 10 CFR 21. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact the undersigned at 804-832-2817, or you may contact Mr. Robert Schomaker at 804-832-2917. Very Truly Yours, J. H. Taylor, Manager Licensing Services cc: R. C. Jones Linda Gundrum Preliminary Safety Concern of Initial CFT Conditions for LBLOCA ECCS Analysis Introduction: B&W Nuclear Technologies is in the process of evaluating a Preliminary Safety Concern (PSC 5-94) related to the core flood tank (CFT) initial conditions assumed in the large break loss-of-coolant accident (LBLOCA) evaluation model (EM) calculations. The LBLOCA calculations in question are those performed according to the methods described in BAW-10104 Revision 5 for the 2-ft core power peak. Since 1991, the initial CFT conditions for all 2-ft LOCA limit calculations have used the minimum CFT pressure and liquid inventory. These inputs, which represent the lower range of Technical Specification limits plus instrument uncertainties, were considered to be the most limiting initial conditions for the 2-ft LBLOCA PCT analysis. A sensitivity study performed with a new (unapproved) RELAPS/MOD2-based EM (BAW-10192), concluded that the most limiting PCT is calculated when the maximum CFT liquid inventory and minimum pressure are input as the initial conditions. When these input changes were analyzed with the current (approved) CRAFT2-based EM, the PCT change was found to be greater than 50 F. In fact, the LOCA linear heat rate limits (LHRs) had to be reduced by 0.3 to 1.3 kW/ft, depending upon the plant and fuel designs, to calculate PCTs that do not violate the 2200 F acceptance criteria contained in 10 CFR 50.46. Analyses were begun to redefine LOCA LHRs, given the effect of the more limiting CFT inputs on results for the 2-ft elevation. In the course of these studies, it was further determined that the process by which fluid enthalpies have been passed from the CRAFT2 blowdown calculation to the THETA1B heatup analysis may have led to nonconservative conditions being used during a short period of the THETA1B calculation. Investigation has shown this data transfer process to affect the fluid enthalpies used at all core elevations, but the effect upon peak cladding temperature is significant only at the 2-ft elevation. Moreover, the sensitivity of the PCT results at the 2-ft elevation that had been attributed solely to the CFT inputs was found to include both 1 the effects of the CFT inputs and the fluid enthalpy transfer. At this point, the CRAFT2-to-THETA1B data transfer has been revised to assure that conservative fluid enthalpies are used in calculating clad surface heat transfer, and a fresh set of analyses are underway to reestablish the limiting core linear heat rates. Background: In 1991, the B&W Owners Group Analysis Committee directed BWNT to use the most conservative set of CFT liquid level, pressure, and line resistance inputs to envelope possible plant conditions (Technical Specification limits plus instrument uncertainty) for all subsequent LBLOCA analyses. BWNT performed a sensitivity study for the 6-ft elevation and determined that the maximum pressure, minimum liquid level, and minimum line resistance produced the highest PCT. A CFT line resistance study performed for the 2-ft elevation showed that the minimum pressure and maximum resistance produced the highest PCT for the 2-ft cases. The minimum inventory was used because the downcomer was not completely filled before the CFT emptied, and this condition limits the core inlet flooding rate. These input changes were incorporated into the LOCA limit analyses performed after 1991, for Mark-B9, Mark-B10(OL), and Mark-B9A. In November 1994, a sensitivity study performed using the RELAP5/MOD2- based evaluation model (EM) for the Mark-B11 fuel design revealed that the maximum CFT liquid inventory would produce the highest PCT. It was found that the combination of minimum gas volume and minimum pressure would result in the lowest CFT flow during the adiabatic heatup period. This low flow decreased the liquid remaining in the reactor vessel lower plenum and extended the time period to refill the lower plenum. The net result was an increase in the adiabatic heatup period by approximately 20 percent. For a PCT defined by the ruptured segment near the onset of core recovery, the PCT was found to be significantly higher than would be produced with the minimum liquid volume. On this basis, Preliminary Safety Concern (PSC) 5-94 was written, related to the anticipated PCT variation associated with the input of the minimum versus 2 the maximum CFT liquid inventory in the LBLOCA emergency core cooling system (ECCS) analyses of record. Discussion: The CRAFT2-based EM LOCA LHR limit at the 2-ft elevation is ruptured-node limited. A 2-ft analysis was performed with CRAFT2 for the Mark-B10(OL) fuel design. This analysis confirmed the RELAP5/MOD2 results that prompted PSC 594. During the initial investigation of this PSC, the generic 177-FA lowered loop (LL) LOCA LHR limit for the Mark-B9 fuel had to be reduced by 1.3 kW/ft to accommodate the PCT increase in the 2-ft analysis. This reduction consisted of two components. The adverse effects from the CFT parameter changes were compounded by an observed variation in the CRAFT2 core path inlet enthalpy supplied to THETA1-B for the fuel pin thermal analysis. The enthalpy was supplied to THETA1-B on a coarse data frequency (one point every 0.5 seconds), and was subject to high frequency oscillations that corresponded to the changes in instantaneous flow direction. The calculated PCT was found to be sensitive to the enthalpy sampling because a large enthalpy difference existed between the two nodes surrounding the 2-ft elevation. For the previous Mark-B9 LOCA analysis, the coarse data frequency had resulted in the use of a nonconservative enthalpy, which led to improved heat removal and a higher 2-ft LOCA LHR limit. The previous Mark-B9A and Mark-B10(OL) limits were reviewed with respect to this nonconservative enthalpy used for the hot pin calculations. The review concluded that the nonconservatism had probably been contained in those results. All cases that could require reanalysis were identified, and a schedule for resolution was prepared. Several Mark-B8 and Mark-B8A 2-ft LOCA limits were included as candidates for reanalysis used nominal CFT conditions as the licensing basis. Therefore, the 2-ft LOCA limits are not subject to the CFT input change, however, the analysis is subject to the enthalpy data transfer nonconservatism. The adjustment related strictly to the Mark-B8 enthalpy contribution is expected to be sufficiently small, such that no change is needed to core operating limits. 3 At the start of the reanalyses, other aspects were identified relative to the core path inlet enthalpy calculated by CRAFT2. In addition to the high frequency oscillations, it was observed that the enthalpy could also be skewed in the nonconservative direction by a nonhomogeneous treatment of the core nodes following total dryout with subsequent return to two- phase conditions. The LBLOCA blowdown model is constrained to homogeneous flows calculated by homogeneous node conditions. So long as the nodes remain continuously two-phase, the homogeneous conditions are correctly calculated. After dryout and return to two-phase conditions, however, the homogeneous condition is not met. Under these conditions, CRAFT2 allows the node to separate the steam and liquid phases. Figure 1 shows the code model with the separate interpretations of the nodal conditions. Because of the flow path connections, this configuration can artificially cause the inlet flow path enthalpy to be lower than the nodal homogeneous enthalpy. Since this enthalpy is transferred to THETA1-B, it can cause nonconservative conditions to be used for the hot pin analysis. This nonhomogeneous behavior was found to occur in all LBLOCA analyses, regardless of the peak power elevation. The timing and duration of the condition varied as a function of core height. This discovery forced an investigation into the cause and led to an expanded scope of review to validate all LOCA LHR limits. Approximately two weeks were needed to evaluate the cause and effects of these conditions. CRAFT2 input model changes were made to preclude the possibility of the nonhomogeneous condition. A temporary CRAFT2 code version was created to force the flow path conditions to be consistent with the homogeneous nodal conditions. This work concluded that no change was required in the 4-ft through 10-ft elevation LOCA limits. The PCTs calculated for these elevations may increase, but the increase is less than 20 F. All 2-ft elevation cases, however, can have additional nonconservative heat removal due to this lower enthalpy supplied to THETA1-B. The work performed to date supports the validity of a simple change in the enthalpy data transfer to the THETA1-B analysis, without input model changes or a new CRAFT2 code version. The current analyses will continue to calculate the CRAFT2 blowdown transient without any changes. The inlet enthalpy from 4 the CRAFT2 analysis will be adjusted before the input is supplied to THETA1-B. The inlet enthalpy will be conservatively set to envelope the upstream homogeneous nodal enthalpy based on the filtered flow direction. THETA1-B will be run with this conservative enthalpy to determine a PCT. After the initial 2-ft LHR limit reduction estimates were available, BWNT performed preliminary evaluations of the current fuel cycles (except the Oconee Units) to determine if the operating limits remained valid given a 1.3 kW/ft decrease in the 2-ft Mark-B9 and Mark-B9A LOCA LHR limits. The preliminary results indicated that no changes to the operating limits were needed for the present fuel cycles. Duke Power Company performs the power distribution analyses for the Oconee units, and preliminary review by Duke concluded that the Oconee operating limits will be more restrictive. To minimize the effect on the Oconee units, additional analyses using less restrictive, plant-specific CFT inputs have been included as a part of the evaluation scope. The expected reduction in the 2-ft LOCA limit is expected to be approximately 0.3 kW/ft, which will result in a very small change in the core operating limits. Evaluation Schedule and Plant Operation: The LBLOCA analyses required to determine the new LHR limits and their impact on operating limits are scheduled to be complete by August 1. A final report will be sent to the NRC upon completion of all of this work. In the interim, plant operation is justified based on the preliminary assessment that the 2-ft LOCA LHR limit, with a 1.3 kW/ft reduction for Mark-B9 and Mark-B9A fuel types, will not lead to changes in the current core operating limits for any plants that BWNT performs the power distribution analyses. The operating limits will prevent the core maximum LHR from reaching a power level that could violate the 10 CFR 50.46 criteria. Duke Power Company performs the power distribution analyses for the Oconee Units, and plant specific analyses have determined that operation of the Oconee Units is justified with implementation of more restrictive operating limits. At this time in the evaluation, these bases support the expectation that the subject PSC and 5 adjustment of enthalpies applied in the heatup analyses will not represent a substantial safety concern. Summary and Conditions: The adjustment of the traditional CFT liquid inventory input assumption and nonconservative enthalpy specified to the hot pin thermal analysis will produce changes in the LBLOCA peak cladding temperature in excess of 50 F. Reductions in the LOCA LHR limits of 0.3 (Oconee specific) to 1.3 kW/ft (Generic 177-FA RL and LL) are required to continue to meet the 10 CFR 50.46 acceptance criteria of 2200 F. The majority of the reduction is related to the CFT inventory input and its effect upon the adiabatic heatup time. The nonconservative enthalpy used in the hot pin analysis can cause PCT changes that are difficult to quantify without separate analyses isolating the coarse data frequency from the nonhomogeneous effects. The most conservative CFT liquid inventory input will be used in analyses that conservatively adjust the enthalpy transferred from the CRAFT2 results to THETA1-B for the hot pin analysis. The new 2-ft LOCA LHR limits will be used in power distribution analyses to determine if any changes are needed to the core operating limits. The required analyses are in progress. The results of the LOCA analyses, including any potential changes to core operating limits, are scheduled to be complete by August of this year. 6 Figure 1. "CRAFT2 Core Noding Representation" omitted. POWER REACTOR EVENT NUMBER: 28284 FACILITY: DAVIS BESSE REGION: 3 NOTIFICATION DATE: 01/26/95 UNIT: [1] [ ] [ ] STATE : OH NOTIFICATION TIME: 15:22 [ET] RX TYPE: [1] B&W-R-LP EVENT DATE: 01/26/95 EVENT TIME: 15:16 [EST] NRC NOTIFIED BY: MELSSEN LAST UPDATE DATE: 01/26/95 HQ OPS OFFICER: CHAUNCEY GOULD NOTIFICATIONS EMERGENCY CLASS: NOT APPLICABLE CFR SECTION: MARK RING RDO (illegible) 50.72(b)(1)(ii)(B) OUTSIDE DESIGN BASIS --------------------------------------------- --------------------------- UNIT SCRAM CODE RX CRIT INIT PWR INIT RX MODE CURR PWR CURR RX MODE L N Y 100 POWER OPERATION 100 POWER OPERATION EVENT TEXT THE ALLOWABLE LINEAR HEAT RATE LIMITS FOR THE LOCA ANALYSES ARE NON- CONSERVATIVE AT THE 2 ft. CORE ELEVATION (SEE RELATED EVENT 28286). THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF A FACSIMILE SENT BY THE LICENSEE: "THE LOCA ANALYSIS FOR DAVIS-BESSE PERFORMED BY B&W NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES (BWNT) DETERMINES THE ALLOWABLE LINEAR HEAT RATE LIMITS AS PRESENTED IN THE (illegible) OPERATING LIMITS REPORT (COLR). BWNT HAS DETERMINED THAT ANALYTICAL RESULTS FOR THE 2 ft. CORE ELEVATION ARE NON-CONSERVATIVE. THE NON-CONSERVATISM IS LINKED TO OPERATION OF THE CORE FLOOD TANKS AT A MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LEVEL AND A MINIMUM PERMISSIBLE PRESSURE. THIS RESULTS IN THE MOST RAPID CORE FLOOD TANK PRESSURE DECREASE AND THE LOWEST RATE OF CORE FLOOD INJECTION. ONLY THE 2 ft. CORE ELEVATION IS SENSITIVE TO THE RESULTS OF REDUCTION IN FLOW RATE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS A COMPUTER CODE INTERFACE CONCERN BETWEEN THE CRAFT2 AND THETA1-B COMPUTER CODES USED IN THE LOCA ANALYSIS, WHICH ARE PART OF THE NRC APPROVED 10 CFR APPENDIX K LOCA MODEL. THE COMBINATION OF NODING, (illegible) DIRECTION CHANGES DURING REACTOR VESSEL BLOWDOWN, AND A 0.5 sec. CODE OUTPUT SAMPLING CAN RESULT IN NON-CONSERVATIVE FLUID ENTHALPY BEING INPUT TO THE THETA1-B COMPUTER CODE. BASED UPON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM BWNT JANUARY 26, 1995 THE COMBINED EFFECTS WILL RESULT IN A CALCULATED PEAK ADDING TEMPERATURE (PCT) CHANGE OF OVER 50 1/2F AT THE 2 ft. ELEVATION. THIS WILL ALSO CAUSE PCT TO EXCEED THE 2200 1/2F LIMIT FOR THE 2 ft. ELEVATION AS STIPULATED IN 10CFR50.46(b) (1). HOWEVER, A REDUCTION IN THE 2 ft. (illegible) LINEAR HEAT RATE OF 1.5 kw/ft IS SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN PCT WITHIN ESTABLISHED LIMITS. THE B&W FUEL COMPANY HAS REVIEWED, THE DAVIS-BESSE CORE OPERATING LIMITS FOR THE PRESENT CYCLE AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT POWER TILT, POWER IMBALANCE AND CONTROL ROD INSERTION LIMITS AS PROVIDED IN THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ARE NOT ADVERSELY IMPACTED. HOWEVER, COLR ALLOWABLE LINEAR HEAT RATES ARE ADVERSELY AFFECTED AND WILL NEED TO BE REVISED. WHILE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION LIMITS WILL CONTINUE TO BE ADEQUATE DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE COLR LIMITS HAVE A POTENTIAL IMPACT ON PLANT OPERATION DURING UPSET CONDITIONS (e.g., DROPPED CONTROL RODS) WHICH AFFECT CORE FLUX DISTRIBUTION. IN THESE CASES THE COLR LIMITS ARE ADMINISTRATIVELY COMPARED TO MEASURED CORE POWER DISTRIBUTION. THE PLANT SOFTWARE WHICH IS USED TO MAKE THIS COMPARISON HAS BEEN REVISED TO IMPOSE A 1.5 kw/ft PENALTY AT THE AFFECTED ELEVATIONS. THIS WOULD POTENTIALLY REQUIRE A GREATER CORE POWER REDUCTION DURING UPSET CONDITIONS. THIS ACTION WILL ENSURE THAT IF A LOCA SHOULD OCCUR DURING AN UPSET CONDITION, PCT WILL REMAIN WITHIN ACCEPTABLE LIMITS." END OF TEXT THE LICENSEE HAS INFORMED THE RESIDENT INSPECTOR. POWER REACTOR EVENT NUMBER: 28286 FACILITY: OCONEE REGION: 2 NOTIFICATION DATE: 01/26/95 UNIT: [1] [2] [3] STATE : SC NOTIFICATION TIME: 17:50 [ET] RX TYPE: [1] B&W-L-LP [2] B&W-L-LP, EVENT DATE: 01/26/95 [3] B&W-L-LP EVENT TIME: 17:00 [EST] NRC NOTIFIED BY: BURCHFIELD LAST UPDATE DATE: 01/26/95 HQ OPS OFFICER: TIM McGINTY NOTIFICATIONS EMERGENCY CLASS: NOT APPLICABLE 10 CFR SECTION: GEORGE AL BELISLE RDO (illegible) 50.72(b)(1)(ii)(B) OUTSIDE DESIGN BASIS UNIT SCRAM CODE RX CRIT INIT PWR INIT RX MODE CURR PWR CURR RX MODE 1 N Y 100 POWER OPERATION 100 POWER OPERATION 2 N Y 100 POWER OPERATION 100 POWER OPERATION 3 N Y 100 POWER OPERATION 100 POWER OPERATION EVENT TEXT ------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ALLOWABLE LINEAR HEAT RATE LIMITS FOR THE LOCA ANALYSES ARE NON- CONSERVATIVE AT THE 2 ft. CORE ELEVATION (SEE RELATED EVENT 28284). THE LICENSEE PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING REPORT BY FACSIMILE (SEE RELATED EVENT 28284): "ON JANUARY 26, 1995 AT 5:00 PM, OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION (ONS) RECEIVED A FAXED LETTER FROM B&W NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES (BWNT) WHICH INDICATES THAT AN ERROR EXISTS IN THE ECCS EVALUATION MODEL. (Illegible) ERROR DEALS WITH THE (illegible) INITIAL CFT (CORE FLOOD TANK) LEVEL (illegible) THE MANNER IN WHICH ENTHALPY IS TRANSFERRED BETWEEN 'EM' CODES. BWNT HAS ESTIMATED THAT A REDUCTION IN THE LOCA LIMIT AT THE 2 FOOT ELEVATION OF UP TO 1.3 kw/ft MAY (illegible) NECESSARY TO ASSURE THAT THE 2200 1/2F PEAK CLADDING ACCEPTANCE CRITERION 10CFR50.46(b)(1) REMAINS SATISFIED. THIS ESTIMATE IS BASED ON A GENERIC (illegible) ANALYSIS FOR THE LOWERED- LOOP B&W PLANTS. DUKE POWER HAS REQUESTED THAT BWNT PERFORM A PLANT SPECIFIC ANALYSIS FOR (illegible). PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES INDICATE THAT THE LOCA LINEAR HEAT RATE REDUCTION FROM THIS PLANT SPECIFIC ANALYSIS SHOULD BE IN THE 0.3 kw/ft (illegible). DUKE POWER'S NUCLEAR ENGINEERING STAFF WILL USE A BOUNDING REDUCTION IN THE LHR (LINEAR HEAT RATE) LIMIT OF 1.3 kw/ft TO CONSERVATIVELY ESTABLISH NEW OPERATING LIMITS ON AXIAL IMBALANCE FOR ALL (illegible) UNITS. THIS ACTION WILL ENSURE THAT THE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA OF 10CFR50.46 WILL REMAIN SATISFIED IN THE EVENT THAT, WHEN THE BWNT ANALYSES (illegible) COMPLETED, A REDUCTION IN THE LHR LIMIT AT THE 2 FOOT ELEVATION ACTUALLY OCCURS. END OF TEXT THE LICENSEE HAS INFORMED THE RESIDENT INSPECTOR. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** END OF DOCUMENT ***
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