BOSTON – From new companies opening their doors in Massachusetts and across the region, to an economic development law to support the ties between the state and Israel, the highly touted success story between Massachusetts and Israeli businesses continues to progress, said a variety of leaders from the worlds of diplomacy, business, and nonprofits.
The ties extend beyond the Bay State, with Israeli-based businesses establishing footholds in southern New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and elsewhere in the Northeast.
In 2015, some 200 Israeli-founded companies based in Massachusetts brought in $9.3 billion in revenue, representing nearly 4 percent of the state's economy, according to a 2016 study conducted by Stax Inc. for the Boston-based New England-Israel Business Council and supported by Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston.
In the last year, 10 new Israeli companies opened offices in the region, according to Zeev Boker, Consul General of Israel to New England, who delivered the news in his remarks at the consulate's 10th Annual Executives Forum earlier this month in Boston.
"Endorsing business relations between Israel and New England is one of the main goals of the consulate," said Boker, a longtime Israeli ambassador who began serving as consul general to New England last October.
Boker also announced a new collaboration for the region, the first ever start-up incubator between IBM Israel, Brown University, and the University of Rhode Island.
The theme of this year's forum was social investment, a term that broadly refers to mission-driven companies and organizations that focus on areas such as education and environmental, or "green" businesses.
The keynote presentation was a wide-ranging conversation between former Governor Deval Patrick, now managing director of Double Impact, a social investment arm of Bain Capital, and Bradley Bloom, a senior adviser to Berkshire Partners, another investment firm.
Khouloud Ayuti, a director for Presentense, spoke about the Israeli nonprofit's bold, innovative social impact programs that target underserved minority, multiethnic, and low-income communities in Jaffa.
The strength of business relations between Massachusetts and Israel is continuing to grow, according to Dan Trajman, chief executive officer of the New England-Israel Business Council.
He pointed to the diversification in the growth of Israeli businesses locating here, including Shamaym, a company launched by former Israeli Air Force pilots that specializes in an adaptive debriefing-based learning framework aimed at creating openness and personal accountability in corporations. Another company, Cupixel, has developed software that allows anyone to create artwork by hand.
Trajman pointed to the 2018 economic development law, passed by the Massachusetts Legislature and signed last August by Governor Charlie Baker. The bill authorizes $250,000 for the facilitation and support of the Massachusetts-Israel economic connection, Trajman said.
Massachusetts and New England stand out as a strong region for successful collaborations in innovative technology, according to Andrea Yonah, director of business development at BIRD, the Israel-United States Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation that provides matching funds of up to $1 million for collaborative projects between American and Israeli companies.
On Feb. 11, Eitan Yudilevich, BIRD's executive director, will discuss funding opportunities at an event offered by the New England-Israel Business Council at the Newton Innovation Center.
Among the 94 BIRD-supported projects in Massachusetts are successes such as ReWalks, a worldwide company based in Marlborough that creates robotics to help paraplegics walk, and Desalitech, a water purification company with a global presence that set up its headquarters in Newton.
The robust programming sponsored by these groups are invaluable in introducing Israel's thought leaders to people across sectors and from all walks of life, said Austin Sedaghatpour, the consulate's director of economic affairs.


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What happened to the "most promising writers" of Africa39? – Part 2
On April 8, 2014, the Africa39 list was announced as part of celebrations for UNESCO World Book Capital 2014 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. What have they been up to since they were announced?
Africa39 was a collaborative project initiated by the Hay Festival in partnership with Rainbow Book Club celebrating Port Harcourt: UNESCO World Book Capital 2014. The project had Binyavanga Wainaina doing the research that presented over 100 texts that were cut down to thirty-nine by a panel that included Elechi Amadi, Tess Onwueme, and Margaret Busby.
The writers selected were seen as the ones under the age of 40 who had the potential and the talent to define the trends that will mark the future development of literature in Africa. What happened to everyone who featured on the list half a decade ago?
Seeing as 39 writers is a helluva lot of people to post up we broke our piece into two. We gave you the first part of our list yesterday; here are the rest of the writers.
Recaredo Silevo Boturu (Equatorial Guinea) – We found some of his work on the La Shamba website.
Shafinaaz Hassim (South Africa) – the Johannesburg based sociologist had already written quite a bit before appearing on this list with Daughters are Diamonds (2007), Memoirs For Kimya (2009), Belly of Fire (2011), and SoPhia (2012). From the announcement year, she has produced Soul Seeds for Shade and Solitude (2014), Nisa Qamar and the Master of Jinniaville (2016), and Nisa Qamar and the Rainbow Healers' Society (2018).
Glaydah Namukasa (Uganda) – Namukasa had already written Voice of a Dream (2006) and The Deadly Ambition (2006). We have it on good authority that the writer who features on the New Daughters of Africa has finished a manuscript and may be shopping for a publisher.
Ndinda Kioko (Kenya) – Kioko's potential was quite evident as after featuring on the Africa39 list she bagged herself the Miles Morland Scholarship in 2014. Her work has featured in several journals getting awards for her writing like the Logsdon Fiction Award and the Wasafiri New Writing Prize fiction award.
Okwiri Oduor (Kenya) – Okwiri's work was already rated by the time of the Africa39 announcement. Her novella The Dream Chasers was highly commended in the Commonwealth Book Prize 2012 and her short story My Father's Head had won the Short Story Day Africa Prize in 2013. After the announcement of the prize, the same story would win the Caine Prize for African Writing 2014. There was the buzz of a novel with the name Things We Lost under Wylie but nothing seems on its way just yet. We live in hope.
Ukamaka Olisakwe (Nigeria) – Olisakwe's debut novel Eyes of a Goddess, published in 2012, would be listed among the This Is Africa's "Best 100 Books 2010–2014." The writer who attended the famous Iowa Writing Residency in 2016 has had her work in the New York Times, the BBC, Jalada, Saraba, Sentinel Nigeria and Short Story Day Africa. She has also written TV shows. She influences the future by mentoring the next generation of writers at Writivism.
Ondjaki (Luanda, Angola/Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) – Ondjaki is the pen name for Angolan writer Ndalu de Almeida who writes poetry, children's books, short stories, novels, drama and film scripts. Some of the more popular titles by the Rio de Janeiro based author who writes in Portuguese leading to the 2014 announcement were Transparent City (2012). In recent times he has focused more on poetry and children's books.
Chibundu Onuzo (Nigeria) – her first novel The Spider King's Daughter came out to critical acclaim in 2012. It would go on to win a Betty Trask Award, be shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize and the Commonwealth Book Prize, and longlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize and the Etisalat Prize for Literature. After the Africa39 list, she would give us Welcome To Lagos (2016) which we here at JamesMurua.com really loved. She also featured in the New Daughters of Africa.
Nii Ayikwei Parkes (Ghana/UK) – Parkes writes poetry and prose. His debut novel Tail of the Blue Bird was a revelation when it came out as it seemed to straddle crime and mysticism and several genres within there. We loved it. He is also a publisher with Flipped Eye Publishing where he brought several collections to the fore like Dance the Guns to Silence: 100 Poems for Ken Saro-Wiwa. He continues inspiring us all at literary festivals like when he gave this keynote address at the Bare Lit Festival last year. His newest book The City Will Love You is coming soon; if you support it.
Taiye Selasi (Ghana/Nigeria/UK/Italy) – The writer with multiple identities arrived at the Africa39 list with her book Ghana Must Go. Since then, she has blazed a trail with a series of activities like judging The Masterpiece a reality show featuring writers. She also wrote Love Your Curls: A poetic tribute to curly hair inspired by real women (2015).
Namwali Serpell (Zambia/US) – The US based Zambian would go on to win the Caine Prize for African Writing in 2015. This year her debut novel The Old Drift made its appearance on our book shelves. It would have been a serious contender for the Etisalat Prize for African Writing if it was still around. I miss that prize.
Lola Shoneyin (Nigeria) – Shoneyin is famous for her debut novel The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives about a man who has three wives and many children and has a problem getting a child with his newest university educated wife. While she has not given us another novel since, she has gone big in influencing African writing. Ake Festival, the literary festival she set up in 2013, continues to be the most coveted in West Africa and one of the top two on the continent as far as we are concerned. She is also the mover for the Kaba Festival. She also set up Ouida Books a publishing house that has writers like Ayobami Adebayo, Nnedi Okorafor, Odafe Atogun, Chike Frankie Edozien, and Dami Ajayi on its books.
Novuyo Rosa Tshuma (Zimbabwe/South Africa) – The Zimbabwe writer was included in the list when she had already published the novella Shadows. Since then she has given us the juggernaut that is House of Stone (2018) which is currently being nominated for every award you can imagine. She has already won the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards and is currently in the running for the Orwell Prize, the Rathbones Folio Prize, and the Dylan Thomas Prize.
Chika Unigwe (Nigeria/Belgium/US) – The Nigerian made the list on the back of novels like The Phoenix (2007), On Black Sisters' Street (2009) which won the Nigerian Prize for Literature in 2012, and The Black Messiah (2013). In September 2016, Unigwe's novel Night Dancer (published in 2012) was shortlisted for the NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature. We are all looking forward to Better Never Than Late, a collection of short stories with new publishing imprint Cassava Shorts.
Zukiswa Wanner (South Africa) – The South African currently based in Kenya came to the list having written The Madams (2006), Behind Every Successful Man (2008), and Men of the South (2010). On the year of the Africa39 announcement she unveiled London Cape Town Joburg which won the K Sello Duiker Prize at the South African Literary Awards in 2015. She would produce a literary and travel memoir Hardly Working in 2018 as well as books for children like Africa (A True Book: The Seven Continents). She also set up the Paivapo Publishing outfit where she reissued her work and has started working with writers like Maimouna Jallow, and Mukoma Wa Ngugi. The coordinator for Goethe Institut's AfroYoungAdult is also the creator and curator of the Artistic Encounters series.
Mary Watson (South Africa/Ireland) – The South African who won the Caine Prize for African Writing in 2006 had written Moss (2004) and The Cutting Room (2013) before being selected for the Africa39 list. Since those heady days, Mary Watson has given us The Wren Hunt (2018) which was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards / Young Adult Book of the Year 2018.
Mohamed Yunus Rafiq (Tanzania) – The only Tanzanian in the list, Rafiq came to the list with the poetry collection Landscapes of the Heart. Not much can be found of what he has been up to literary wise since 2014. Anyone have any ideas?
We shall be revising this list in 5 years inshallah.
Check out the first in this series here.
AwardsAfrica39
Sarraounia Prize for Young Adult Fiction makes callout for entries.
Kendeka Prize for African Literature 2021 longlist announced.
Countdown to the Caine Prize 2015 shortlist, workshop in Ghana
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The first Lexus LS came out 28 years ago, combining luxury, rear wheel drive, and a powerful V-8 with Toyota reliability. The LS was all about innovation, pioneering features like the first-production eight-speed automatic transmission and automatic parking, outside of Japan. For the fifth generation LS, Lexus ditched its 8-cylinder for a V-6, saving the V-8 for its flagship LS F.
At $75,000 the 2018 Lexus LS may cost slightly more than the 2017 model, but the astounding list of new features it has makes the $2,500 hike seem like a bargain. It continues to embody Lexus' theme of Omotenashi (Japanese hospitality), utilizing cutting-edge technology to make sure the occupants are as comfortable and safe as possible.
The Lexus LS is the latest to ride on Toyota's GA-L (Global Architecture-Luxury) platform, introduced on the LC for increased handling capabilities without a loss of comfort. The 2018 LS has been refined with a lower, longer, and wider look and a fastback rear, which Lexus says makes it look sporty and coupe-like while retaining optimum interior space.
Speaking of the interior, Lexus redesigned the interior with the words "Japanese luxury" seared into its skull. The company tailored each trim to resemble traditional Japanese design elements, such as "floating" armrests, Andon lantern-inspired ambient lights, and glass trim pieces designed by veteran Kiriko craftsmen. The new LS features a Head-Up Display and finally gets a Remote Touch Interface, ditching the awful trackpad that other luxury manufacturers won't let go of.
Although it now receives a 3.5-liter V-6, don't think for a second that Lexus has forsaken performance. The LS exchanges two cylinders for two turbochargers, now making 416 horsepower and 442 foot-pounds of torque. Lexus has also designed the exhaust note to have a more pronounced tone, but the cabin will go dead silent at the push of the button.
The LS is the first premium passenger car (non-performance) to receive a 10-speed automatic transmission, which shifts almost as fast as most dual clutches according to Lexus.
The 2018 Lexus LS will go on sale February 2018 alongside the performance-oriented LS 500 F Sport.
Hopefully the price of this massive luxury sedan won't be more than the outgoing LS 600h's MSRP of $120,000.
The decade-old luxury crossover attempts to stay relevant.
The latest iteration of the Camry arrives with new technology, styling, and hybrid power.


With a lot of New Jersey Cup games played in the last 2 weeks we wanted to update our readers with some of the score lines that stood out, especially in the games we featured in our preview articles. There are even some proactive teams that have played multiple games (don't know how) and are into the quarterfinals which is quite an achievement before April. We want to hear from you about great games and great score lines, so please use the "reply" section at the bottom of the page or email us at contact@njtravelsoccerblog.com with a great story about a game! Best of luck to all the teams competing this week!
In our #1 Feature game PSA Sporting edged SFL Lloyd 3-1.
Feature Game #2 – PDA Shore Shockwave got the best of STA EDP with a 4-1 win. Now gets a date with top seeded NJ Crush Blitz in what will be a great round 2 match.
Marlboro Panthers won in PK's – talk about drama at 10 years old!
This age group saw 6 games – with just a single goal deciding the outcome. 2 (one – nil scorelines = pressure) and 2 (four-three scorelines = excitement). Would love to hear about those results!
In our #1 Feature game Harrison SC edged Haddonfield 2-1, we knew thi s would be close. The Gators from Harrison get a crack at PDA Sounders who are returning from VA as medalists at the Jeff Cup.
Feature Game #2 – NJ Crush Impact move into the 2nd round after a 4-2 triumph over Sportika.
Feature Game #3 – Our prediction was dead on – Centercourt Derby outlasted Wall Strikers (2-1) in what we saw as a game that needed to be watched.
Centercourt's sister team (Rams) lost out on PK's to NJ Rush, in 1 of 2 games that went to spot kicks. Arsenal created Fireworks in their PK victory over PSA.
The Super Group – Feature Game between NJ Elite and NJ Stallions ended in a 3-0 result with the Stallions Sting advancing to the final 8 to meet NJ Crush Fire. Only Super group game that has been played thus far.
The Stallions Sister team (Hornets) were not as fortunate as FC Copa Black snuck by them with a 2-1 win and are the only team in the round of 16.
Deptford Premier beat SJEB PSV with a 1-0 win that came down to the wire. Now a trip to top seed TBAA Sonic is their reward.
Busy weekend ahead (3/24-26) – 7 Premier Group games will be played – narrowing the field.
Only 1 game has been played across both groups and it was our Feature Game #3. Jersey United Spartans NPL drew a first round test in Magpies Pink (Hackettstown), but came out unscathed with a 2-0 victory.
One 2nd round – Super Group game will be played tomorrow night (3/22) when STA takes on NJ Crush in Morris Plains.
1 Super Group game has gone off and it was a clash bet ween 2 – Top 10 GS ranked teams. Cherry Hill Destroyers (who have been good for a long time, see pic right from U12) snuck by NJ Elite in a 2-0 victory this past Sunday (3/19).
2 Premier Group game scores are in: TwinCounty Storm and Princeton FC Napoli posted shutouts at home to progress to the Sweet Sixteen.
GPS NJ Central – received a free pass to the 2nd round as their opponent team folded before the event even kicked off.
All the action here has taken place in the Premier Group. With Feature Game #3 being everything we believed it would be, with Wall Tsunami advancing in penalties over the NJ Crush.
Played way back on March 3rd (remember when it was warm) SJEB Premier Red staked home field advantage with a 4-1 win over Sportika Solo.
Brick S.A. advanced with a 3-1 win over RYSA and now gets a shot at top seeded STA.
2 Super Group teams have already progressed to the final 8. World Class FC got by TSF Academy 2-0 and SJEB Rush also shut out Toms River Revolution with a 3-0 count.
1 Premier Group team is into the Final 8 as Manalapan Mayhem outlasted Cedar Stars in what was probably a thriller with the final score 4-3.
Westfield Saints (1-0) and FC Copa Black South (3-0) were the other 2 teams two sneak in games and wins to advance to the Sweet 16.
Feature Game #3 was way more lopsided than one would have thought. Wall SC Stingrays poured in 8 goals on way to victory over Cape May, but the 1.5 hour trip early in the season put them behind the 8 ball from the start.
Oddly the same scoreline was seen in the rivalry game highlighted as NJ Crush Crossfire brought their A game to advance to round 2.
JET Galaxy won the very first game of the 2017 NJ Cup with a narrow 1-0 victory away at Westfield.
There were 3 other one goal games Howell, Jersey Knights, and SJEB Rush finding a way to advanced to the round of 32.


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OHSAS 18001, "Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series", is een internationaal standaard voor Arbo managementsystemen. Met een arbo-managementsysteem kan aan alle stakeholders worden aangetoond dat de arbeidsomstandigheden in de organisatie goed geregeld zijn, dat arbo risico's zijn geïnventariseerd en geëvalueerd en dat de medewerkers zijn aangezet te leren van de ervaringen. Het is een algemeen erkend en populair Arbo managementsysteem.

Inleiding
OHSAS 18001 is de wereldwijd geaccepteerde norm met eisen voor een arbomanagementsysteem. De gezondheid en veiligheid van medewerkers wordt beïnvloed door onder meer fysieke belasting, fysische omstandigheden, psychosociale arbeidsbelasting en machineveiligheid. Met een arbomanagementsysteem worden gevaren en risico's geïdentificeerd en geëvalueerd om deze vervolgens te verminderen.

De basis voor het arbomanagementsysteem is de 'plan-do-check-act' cyclus (PDCA). OHSAS 18001 stelt, naast deze uitvoeringscyclus, ook eisen aan de resultaten van het managementsysteem:
 de continue verbetering van de arbeidsomstandigheden;
 de beheersing van de arborisico's als gevolg van de activiteiten van de organisatie;
 het voldoen aan de van toepassing zijnde wettelijke eisen.

OHSAS 18001 wordt internationaal breed toegepast. In een groot aantal landen is OHSAS 18001 overgenomen als nationale norm. De OHSAS 18001-norm sluit wat betreft opzet naadloos aan bij de ISO 14001-norm. Op het niveau van ISO wordt op dit moment gewerkt aan de ontwikkeling van een ISO-norm voor arbomanagementsystemen, namelijk ISO 45001.

Oorsprong en geschiedenis

Voorgeschiedenis
Tot de ontwikkeling van OHSAS 18001, waren er diverse programma's, normen en standaarden ontwikkeld op het gebied van veiligheid. Voorbeelden hiervan zijn:
 International Safety Audit 2000 (ISA 2000)
 het Safety and Quality Assessment System (SQAS)
 het model voor een ARBO-managementsysteem (NPR 5001)
 de VGM-Checklist van Aannemers (VCA 2000)
 de Veiligheidschecklist voor Uitzend- en detacheringbureaus (VCU)
 het International Safety Rating System (ISRS)
 het Pellenberg Audit Systeem (PAS)
 het Metatechnisch Evaluatiesysteem (MES)
 de British Standard 8800
Het grootste deel van die veiligheidsmanagementsystemen waren lokale initiatieven of initiatieven voor beperkte doelgroepen of activiteiten in plaats van de gehele scope te bevatten van veiligheidsbeheersactiviteiten. Het werkterrein van die lokale initiatieven reikte meestal niet verder dan één of enkele landen.

Sommige veiligheidsmanagementsystemen waren internationaal aanvaard. Dit waren vaak systemen die ontwikkeld werden door individuele certificatieorganisaties DNV had zijn 'OHSMS', Lloyd's zijn 'SMS 8800', BVQI zijn 'SafetyCert' en SGS had zijn 'ISA 2000'. Er bleef echter discussie over de validiteit en de generieke toepasbaarheid van deze normen, waardoor het komen tot een algemeen geaccepteerde managementsysteem uitbleef. Men had daarbij de behoefte aan een systeem dat auditeerbaar en certificeerbaar is.

ISO
De ogen waren daarbij gericht op ISO. In 1996 was men op een internationale ISO- workshop, op 5 en 6 september '96, die zich boog over het thema 'Occupational Health and Safety' tot de conclusie gekomen dat er niet echt behoefte was aan een ISO-standaard voor arbeidsveiligheid.. In 1997 heeft het 'Technical Management Board' (TMB) van ISO het ontwikkelen van een veiligheidsmanagementsysteem echter uitgesteld. In 2000 werd het voorstel van de BSI (British Standards Institute) om een technische commissie op te zetten om de bestaande Britse arbo standaard BS 8800 om te zetten in een ISO standaard wederom niet opgevolgd. Hoewel 29 leden hadden voorgestemd hadden 20 leden tegengestemd en onder ISO regels kan het opvolgen van zo'n voorstel slechts worden gedaan bij een twee-derde meerderheid. Aansluitend werd door de TMB besloten dat het het nastreven van een aanbieding van de ILO (International Labour Office) om samen te werken op de laatste eigen project aan het ontwikkelen van een standaard op OHSMS voor ISO niet juist zou zijn.. In 2013 is besloten om OHSAS 18001 te reviseren en toch als ISO-norm (ISO 45001) te publiceren. Op internationaal niveau is een Project Committee ingericht (ISO/PC 283) die zich bezighoudt met de revisie. Deze ontwikkeling kost echter tijd want omdat het een ISO-norm betreft, heeft hij wereldwijde werking. Hij moet dus van toepassing zijn in landen als India, Bangladesh, waar men nog niet zo ver is met deze zaken, maar ook in Nederland, waar veiligheid en gezondheid al redelijk op peil is. Het kost tijd die norm te harmoniseren voor alle landen die deelnemen in ISO. Op 14 januari 2016 is de Draft International Standard (DIS) gepubliceerd. De standaard is nog niet afgerond.

OHSAS
Gezien het uitblijven van een wereldwijd aanvaard veiligheidsmanagementsysteem, ontwikkelde het 'British Standards Institution' een norm die internationaal wordt erkend en noemde deze OHSAS 18001. De bedoeling van OHSAS 18001 was om deze voor elk bedrijf toepasbaar te laten zijn. Deze norm werd daarom ontwikkeld in nauwe samenwerking met andere standaardorganisaties, certificatieorganisaties en gespecialiseerde consultants. De OHSAS 18001 is ontworpen op basis van de volgende nomen:
 BS 8800 (BSI) -1996, Guide to occupational health and safety management systems
 Technical Report NPR 5001 - 1997, Guide to an occupational health and safety management system
 ISA 2000 (SGS & ISMOL) - 1997, Requirements for Safety and Health Management Systems
 SafetyCert (BVQI) - Occupational Safety and Health Management Standard
 OHSMS (DNV) -1 1997, Standard for Certification of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems(OHSMS)
 Draft NSAI SR 320 - Recommendation for an Occupational Health and Safety (OH and S) Management System
 Draft AS/NZ 4801 -  Occupational health and safety management systems Specification with guidance for use
 Draft BSI PAS 088 - Occupational health and safety management systems
 UNE 81900 - Series of pre-standards on the Prevention of occupational risks
 Draft LRQA SMS 8800 - Health & safety management systems assessment criteria

OHSAS 18001 is ontwikkeld in samenwerking met de volgende organisaties::
 National Standards Authority of Ireland
 Standards Australia
 South African Bureau of Standards
 British Standards Institution
 Bureau Veritas Quality International
 Det Norske Veritas
 Lloyds Register Quality Assurance
 National Quality Assurance
 SFS Certification
 SGS Yarsley International Certification Services
 Asociación Española de Normalización y Certificación
 International Safety Management Organisation Ltd
 Standards and Industry Research Institute of Malaysia (Quality Assurance Services)
 International Certification Services

De OHSAS 18001 specificatie werd op 15 mei 1999 gepubliceerd.

OHSAS 18001 en 18002
Het verminderen van de risico's met betrekking tot arbeidsomstandigheden, het beperken van het aantal ongevallen, de werkomgeving op kantoor, RSI, hogere ziektekosten, nieuwe wet- en regelgeving e.d. zorgen ervoor dat organisaties steeds meer aandacht besteden aan veiligheid- en arbozorg.
Enkele voordelen voor deze verhoogde aandacht met betrekking tot OHSAS 18001 gecertificeerd zijn:
 Systematische aanpak die leidt tot verbetering;
 Essentiële pijler onder het duurzaamheidsbeleid;
 Goede arbeidsomstandigheden zorgen voor beter gemotiveerde medewerkers;
 Lagere verzuimcijfers met financieel positieve gevolgen;
 Minder controles door de arbeidsinspectie bij OHSAS 18001 gecertificeerde bedrijven (zie toezicht)
 Aantoonbaar voldoen aan klantwensen met betrekking tot veiligheid en omgang met arbeidsomstandigheden.

Wat ISO 9000 is voor kwaliteitszorg en ISO 14001 voor milieuzorg, wil OHSAS 18001 zijn voor arbeidsomstandigheden en is gebaseerd op de systematiek van de ISO 9000 en 14001. Om de compatibiliteit met deze milieu- en kwaliteitsnorm te garanderen, wordt de OHSAS 18001 aangepast bij nieuwe versies van de ISO 9001 of 14001.

De richtlijnen voor de implementatie van OHSAS 18001 staan beschreven in de OHSAS 18002.

OHSAS 18001 geeft de vereisten die aanwezig moeten zijn in een goed veiligheidsmanagementsysteem. Daarbij wordt er van uitgegaan dat een dergelijk systeem de arbeidsrisico's effectief wil beheersen en dus de performance van de organisatie wil verbeteren. Net zoals de ISO 9000 en ISO 14000, start deze norm vanaf een minimum niveau dat moet worden bereikt, en dient het managementsysteem zo opgebouwd te worden dat het continu verbetert, door het toepassen van bijvoorbeeld de PDCA-cyclus. De OHSAS 18001 is op de structuur van de ISO 14001 geënt, met de bedoeling om de integratie van het kwaliteits-, veiligheids- en milieumanagementsysteem te bevorderen.

Inhoud OHSAS 18001
OHSAS 18001 omvat de gehele cyclus van beleid maken, uitvoeren, controleren en verbeteren. De organisatie bepaalt zelf op basis van de arbogevaren en risico's de doelstellingen en maatregelen. De naleving van wet- en regelgeving is daarbij een integraal onderdeel.
OHSAS gaat uit van alle activiteiten en processen en de arbogevaren en -risico's daarvan (inclusief psychosociale arbeidsbelasting) voor alle medewerkers. Een veiligheidsmanagementsysteem dient daarbij volgens OHSAS 18001 te vertrekken van een 'Occupational Health and Safety Policy'. Uit deze 'policy' dient de gevarenidentificatie, de risico-evaluatie en de risicobeheersing gepland te worden.

De eisen in de OHSAS 18001 zijn gerubriceerd in vijf onderdelen:
 Arbobeleid
 Planning
Gevarenidentificatie
Wettelijke en andere eisen
Doelstellingen en programma's
 Implementatie en uitvoering
 Middelen, taakverdeling, verantwoordelijkheid, toerekenbaarheid en bevoegdheid
 Bekwaamheid, training en bewustzijn
 Communicatie, participatie en overleg
 Documentatie
 Beheersing van documentatie
 Beheersing van de werkzaamheden
 Voorbereid zijn en reageren op noodsituaties
 Controle en corrigerende maatregelen
 Prestatiemeting en monitoring
 Beoordeling van de naleving
 Onderzoek van incidenten, afwijkingen, corrigerende en preventieve maatregelen
 Beheersing van registraties
 Interne audit
 Beoordeling door de directie

Overheidstoezicht en OHSAS 18001
De overheid houdt toezicht op de naleving van wet- en regelgeving. Ten aanzien van arbeidsomstandigheden is dit de Inspectie SZW. Het beleid van de Inspectie SZW is om organisaties met een OHSAS 18001-certificaat minder frequent of zelfs helemaal niet te bezoeken voor een inspectie in het kader van het toezicht op de naleving van de Arbowet. Dit is de zogenaamde inspectievakantie. Uitzonderingen hierop zijn organisaties die onder het (Besluit Risico Zware Ongevallen) vallen.
Het arbomanagementsysteem sluit verder perfect aan bij de verplichting tot het opstellen en uitvoeren van een Risicoinventarisatie & -evaluatie (RI&E) en de aanpak met Arbocatalogi waarin maatregelen op sectorniveau zijn uitgewerkt. Het arbomanagementsysteem borgt de uitvoering in de organisatie en de regelmatige actualisatie.

Zie ook
 ISO 45001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management ISO Standard

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Q: Is it a good idea to use a ceramic inductor for a DC-DC boost converter instead of a wire wound one? I would like to use an SMD assembly service in order to pick and place the components directly to my PCB. There is a DC-DC boost converter (DD06AJSA) on the board which includes an inductor:

I need to boost a 3,7V lithium battery up to 5V with a current draw of 500mA.
Is it possible to use a ceramic inductor instead of a wire wound inductor with the same value, so 6.8uH, like in the following picture?

Also: Unfortunately I have just 4.7uH as a choice, so would it still work as expected if I would choose a slightly lower one? In the datasheet for this IC FP6291 a value between 3.3uH and 4.7µH is recommended.

A: Most likely, you can't.
There is more to an inductor than just inductance. There is also current rating, winding resistance, core saturation current etc. In power conversion those can be even more important than the inductance itself, because it's where your inductor loses come from.
As a rule of thumb, if something seems to good to be true, it is. It's improbable that an element with fifth of the volume can have all parameters in same ranges.

A: It could work, but look out for efficiency. Ceramic inductors tends to have quite a lot of DC resistance.
If saturation current, average current and inductance are in the range needed for the circuit it can be worth a try.

A: I have used Ceramic Inductors in a boost converter(MCP16251T-I/CH0)  to drive MCU(Atmega328PU). It worked (3.7 LiPO to 5V).
Probably in high current applications, it won't work.

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Also killed in this attack were Bessie Johnson, aged 52 of 4 St Clement Gardens, and Effraim Nahum, aged 25 of 13a Ram Yard.
"The funeral of Mrs. Alice Jane Ratte, 4 Jesus Lane, Cambridge who died suddenly at the age of 58, took place on Friday last. The first part of the service was held in the Eden Baptist Chapel. The hymn Rock of Ages was sung and Handel's Largo was played as the cortage left the chapel, Mr. S.G. Bigg being at the organ. The Rev. A.W. Whayman officiated both at the chapel and graveside. The immediate mourners were; Mrs. D. Rattle (daughter in law) Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Last (brother and sister in law) Mr. W. Rattle (step-son) Mrs. Geater Mr. W.E.J. and Miss O. Last (nephew and niece) Miss H. and Mr. E. Geater Mrs. W.E.J. Last Mr and Mrs. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Richards Mr. F. Rattle Mr. and Mrs. Leverington Miss A. Pilsworth Mr. Douglas Rattle (Son) was unable to attend being on active service overseas."
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In my small home gym I hold three special simulator to train the calf muscles : for Standing Calf Raises with a load of up to 300 kg, for Sitting Calf Raises and platform with handle for the development of the leg muscles of one leg .
These are the trainers, which can be seen in large commercial gyms and that rarely seen in small home gyms. So why do I still bought them? The answer is simple – I have a sickly calf!
After several years of hard work with all kinds of popular techniques for pumping calves, such as drop sets, explosive movements, supersets, Huge sets, and many others ashamed to admit it, but my progress has been minimal.
I have friends that are professional dancers. They take part in competitions several times a year. Those who dance has usually beautiful figure. They have wonderful shape. But most bodybuilders think that is a bit small. However, professional dancers have well developed calves, sometimes so much that some big guys from gym can envy to them. Thus life itself gives us a clue! If you want to have beautiful arms and shoulders – train like a gymnast. If talking about buttocks and hamstrings you should work as a sprinter. But to develop calf muscles take some lesson from the dancers.
The secret of well-developed dancers calves is that they spend a lot of time moving on their toes – the endless repetition of rise with body weight must be your daily schedule. After some time, the dancers begin to do it with almost no effort and get as a result quite big calves. I think hardly anyone plans to change the bodybuilding to ballet, but I found a way to achieve the same effect.
I decided to perform 100 reps of Calf Raises with my bodyweight each day. No matter how simple it seems but I was doing it every day for a month and was well surprised by the results. My thin calves – changed beyond recognition.
To understand how this simple exercise can help you to obtain massive calves, for beginning you should understand the unique characteristics of calves.
Calf muscles consist of several muscles, but two main of them is gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. Gastrocnemius are more tense in a position when your knees are straight (calf raises standing). Soleus muscles work with the knees bent ( seated calf raises ). It is worth noting that the soleus are partially stimulated while calf raises standing.
Soleus has a larger amount of " slow" muscular fibers – to 88 %. This is the largest percentage content of fibers in the human body . Therefore, the number of reps for the soleus muscle should be larger. But the most traditional workouts for calves compiled without this feature and do not give sufficient load to this "endurance " muscles. It's not good , because only a significant amount of load with good intensity can lead to hypertrophy. Lifting significant weight , such as body weight, every day with many reps definitely will increase muscle.
Since in this exercise are not used heavy load, it can be performed daily . Especially frequency of training causes the body to adapt quickly. At first, everything will hurt , but it's not so scary.
Ideally, the successful growth of calves need to change not only the intensity, volume and frequency of training, but also the range of motion in exercises. When working on calves is always recommended to perform the maximum available range of motion. This means that you not only need to climb as high as possible on your toes , but also fall below the horizontal. That is why in all simulators for calves , there is a special platform on which you stand only on the forefoot and heel can be lowered even further.
Start with 50 reps calf raises and bring them to 100, using only your own body weight. Repeat this exercise for a month without interruption. You 'll be surprised the way your calves grow and form. As an added bonus you will get improved stability and precise coordination.
Although this exercise seems to be simple one, it is important to perform it correctly. Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart, turn your toes slightly outward. Concentrate on the heels rise up as if they are bound by the ropes, and you pull them.
Being up, contract muscle as hard as you can – imagine double-biceps pose. Do not lean on the wall or on the machine. The meaning is, no way to reduce the load . Our goal is as much as possible to increase our little muscle. Hands just put down along the body or put on a belt .
Exercise should be done barefoot. Try to kick up heels as high as possible. Evenly distributes body weight on your feet. In the upper position greatly contract calves and dwell on a full two seconds. So to do 100 reps is much harder than without pauses. We need a qualitative work of muscles, but not as easily as possible to do 100 reps. So do not try to fake for the sake of a greater number of repetitions.
Control your knees. They should not bent, in other word legs must constantly be straight. Go back slowly to the starting position, do not fall down! If you do not perform these two movements correctly , there will be no sense . That's so simple. To obtain maximum effect, reps must be performed correctly. You should have muscle pain. After a while you will see how changed and growth your calves. To get results with this method of training, you need to work 10 minutes a day every day for a month.
For the first 3 months this method helps to increase your calves per centimeter. However, you have to be consistent . If it said " every day", it means every single day. Make this a habit. Choose a time of day when you are most comfortable doing it.
Note that this exercise does not require any equipment. Almost nothing, no trainers, no shoes, nothing but a little effort on your part.


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Fix Slow Apps Download Issue in iOS 13 / iPadOS
iOS 13 is sluggish to obtain due to a bug, in response to some customers. The bug is inflicting iOS 13 to run slowly and be tough to make use of. Some persons are reporting that it takes hours to obtain the software program, and even longer for it to start out up. This downside has been reported by many individuals, so it's probably that there are numerous others who've the identical concern.
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Why is my iOS 13 replace taking so lengthy?
iOS 13 has been up to date to a brand new beta model and it has been reported that the replace course of is taking a very long time. Some customers are reporting that the replace course of is taking hours, whereas others are reporting that it's taking days. The iOS 13 beta launch was speculated to be launched on October seventeenth, however there have been reviews prior to now that the replace has not but been launched. There is no such thing as a clear rationalization as to why the delay is going on.
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How lengthy does it take iOS 13 to obtain?
iOS 13 is about to launch on Sept. 12, and it has been reported that the obtain course of can take wherever from an hour and a half to 2 hours. Nonetheless, it's necessary to notice that this time might range relying in your web pace and what number of updates are put in. For those who're nonetheless having hassle downloading iOS 13, make sure you take a look at our suggestions for tips on how to pace up the method.
Why is my iPhone 13 sluggish to load?
The iPhone 13 is likely one of the slowest gadgets in the marketplace. Many individuals are blaming its efficiency on a bug that has been current since its launch. The bug causes the system to take longer to load pages and apps than regular. Some individuals have even gone so far as to say that the iPhone 13 is a failure as a result of it doesn't supply sufficient pace for contemporary expertise.
How lengthy does it take for the iOS 13 to replace?
iOS 13 is now official and has been launched to the general public. It has been speculated that it might take a while for the replace to be put in and up to date, in addition to for brand spanking new options to turn into energetic. Nonetheless, in response to Apple, it ought to take roughly two weeks for the replace to be put in and dealing correctly.
Why gained't my iOS 13 replace set up?
iOS 13 is a serious replace that's anticipated to launch within the close to future. Nonetheless, some customers have been having hassle putting in the replace and stating that the set up course of has been tough and even unattainable. One doable cause why the replace might not set up may very well be due to a corrupted file or safety concern. If you're having issues putting in iOS 13, it might be worthchecking to see if there may be any potential wrongdoer concerned.
How lengthy does iOS 15 take to put in from iOS 13?
iOS 15, the latest model of Apple's cell OS, is about to take just a little longer to put in from iOS 13 than earlier variations. Whereas it's not clear how lengthy iOS 15 will take to put in from iOS 13, customers ought to be conscious that the method might take a while.
How do I obtain iOS 13 as an alternative of 15?
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Which iPhones can obtain iOS 13?
Apple has simply introduced that it is going to be releasing iOS 13 on September 17, and lots of the gadgets which might be mentioned to be supported embrace the iPhone 6S, 6S Plus, 6, 5C, 5S, and 4S. Nonetheless, not all of those gadgets are anticipated to obtain the replace.
How a lot area do it's essential obtain iOS 13?
iOS 13, the most recent launch of Apple's cell working system, requires a big quantity of area in your system. For those who're not cautious, you could possibly run out of cupboard space and be unable to put in the replace or use sure options. To just remember to have sufficient room for iOS 13, check out our information to how a lot area do you want in your system.
How can I pace up my iOS replace obtain?
iOS updates are at all times a hurried affair. It may be tough to attend till the subsequent day and even the subsequent week for the replace to return by means of. One option to pace up your iOS replace obtain is by utilizing a content material supply community (CDN). Through the use of a CDN, you possibly can make sure that your replace arrives quicker and with none buffering.
Ought to I replace my iPhone to iOS 13?
Since iOS 13 was launched, there have been reviews of individuals being unable to replace their telephones to the most recent model. Some customers are reporting that they're having points uninstall outdated apps, connecting to Wi-Fi, and even freezing. These issues appear to be extra widespread in older fashions of iPhones that don't have the latest A12 Bionic chip. For those who're experiencing these issues, it might be finest to replace your iPhone to iOS 13 as quickly as doable.
What's the newest model of iOS 13?
iOS 13 is the most recent model of Apple's cell working system, and it has a lot of new options and enhancements. A few of the most necessary adjustments embrace a brand new option to entry your contacts, a extra complete multitasking interface, and improved safety measures.
Why is my iPhone so sluggish rapidly 2022?
iPhone slowdowns have been a standard concern for years, however what's inflicting them? Apple has not launched a selected rationalization for the slowdown, and it's not clear why it's taking place extra steadily in recent times. One principle is that Apple is utilizing a brand new software program replace to interchange older code that was making the pc slower. One other principle means that the cellphone is getting too heat, which might trigger issues with battery life and efficiency. Regardless of the trigger, it's irritating clients who're utilizing their iPhones to do fundamental duties like examine e mail and make calls.
What are the problems with iPhone 13?
iPhone 13 is a brand new mannequin that has many points with it. Many customers have been reporting that the cellphone is unstable and might't be used reliably. Some persons are additionally reporting that the battery life is low and that Apple has not launched a repair for it.
What gadgets Can't improve to iOS 13?
Various Apple gadgets can't be upgraded to iOS 13, together with the iPhone and iPad. This consists of each the unique Apple merchandise in addition to newer fashions which have been launched in latest months. Whereas some gadgets could possibly be upgraded by means of a Particular Improve Program, others won't be able to obtain the replace.
How do I improve my iPhone 6 to iOS 13?
Apple is introducing a brand new replace for its iOS 13 working system that features new options and enhancements. If you're upgrading your iPhone 6, it is very important observe the information supplied to improve your system.
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Trump wishes Reince would take the hint
A much-discussed question at the top of the White House: just what magnitude of indignity would it take for Chief of Staff Reince Priebus to resign?
President Trump knew that appointing Anthony Scaramucci as communications director would humiliate Reince, who fought hard against it.
Scaramucci was smuggled into the meeting with the President on Thursday so Reince wouldn't know about it. Trump had already taken pains to hide the discussions from his Chief of Staff, knowing Reince would try to foil the move.
Trump also knew that inserting a line in the press release saying Scaramucci would report directly to the President — doing an end-run around Reince — was perhaps an unendurable public humiliation.
If we've learned anything so far about this President, it's that in real life he actually hates saying "you're fired." So what might it take for Reince to quit?
Reince has very few true allies inside the building. At this point, they don't stretch much further than his personal assistant and the RNC holdovers on the press team.
At the senior level, the only WH official who will go to the mat for Reince's survival is Steve Bannon. They've become allies of convenience in a feud against Jared and Ivanka ("Jivanka," as Bannon calls them to associates.) Jared and Ivanka distrust Reince, think he's incompetent, and want him gone ASAP.
Still, there's no obvious replacement, though a number of names have been tossed around. (This is why I've never written a Reince-is-terminal story in this newsletter.)
One speculative question: What does Reince do if Scaramucci fires any of his people on the press team? Does the Chief of Staff take up the fight with the President? And what happens if he doesn't get his way? On CBS's "Face the Nation," Scaramucci said he plans to tell the team at a Monday staff meeting that they will all be fired if they don't stop leaking.
Our thought bubble: Reince has redefined what it means to be the White House Chief of Staff — and not in a good way. It's unclear at this point how he survives much longer, and the breeziness with which the President humiliates him has even his enemies wincing in sympathy.
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The first hearings for President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet nominations begin on Tuesday, with testimony from his picks to lead the departments of State, Homeland and Defense.
Why it matters: It's been a slow start for a process that usually takes place days or weeks earlier for incoming presidents. The first slate of nominees will appear on Tuesday before a Republican-controlled Senate, but that will change once the new Democratic senators-elect from Georgia are sworn in.


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Concerts to Celebrate Amati Viola's 400 Years
17 October 2019 / News
Is this marvellous Amati viola now the oldest string instrument in New Zealand? We think it might be! Hear history in action in our final concerts for 2019.
NZSQ Trust Farewells Chair
After a decade of service, Emeritus Professor Gary Hawke stepped down as the NZSQ Trust's Chair earlier this month. Gary made an immense and valuable contribution to the NZSQ throughout his term and to celebrate the end of an era, we asked him to share some highlights of the past...
October Touring
Right now, we're in Vienna, where we're performing TONIGHT with fellow NZ-based cellist Martin Rummel. It's our first time performing in this chamber music haven, and the ideal opportunity to pay homage to Viennese composer Franz Schubert with his String Quintet in C Major - not to mention place music...
Tales from Canada's Festivals
28 August 2019 / News
Our August tour to Canada took us to festivals in Ontario and British Columbia.
National Tour 2019 Highlights
It was terrific to see so many of you at our concerts in June and July as we travelled the country on our annual National Tour.
October international touring
After several concerts at home, our tour in October will take us abroad again, this time to the USA and Germany.
Student ensemble success continues
In our last Q-notes issue we highlighted the success in the NZCT Chamber Music Contest of several student ensembles that attended the Queen's Birthday Chamber Music Weekend. Two groups that participated in the course made it through to the semi-finals at the Auckland Town Hall on 2 August.
August international touring
27 June 2019 / News
Almost straight after we wrap up our National Tour, we'll be jetting off again. This time to Canada, where we'll perform in Toronto's Music Garden. Our 1 August concert is a free event for all ages.
Queen's Birthday Chamber Music Weekend 2019
Earlier this month we spent a busy Queens Birthday Weekend up at the New Zealand School of Music. This is the fourth year we have run our Queens Birthday Chamber Music Weekend, coaching chamber music groups of talented secondary students.
Get ready for our 2019 National Tour
Our 2019 National Tour begins TOMORROW! This year we're performing two different programmes, full of music to get excited about. Whether it's your first time, or your fiftieth time hearing these works, there's always something new to discover.
The countdown is on for our 2019 National Tour
10 April 2019 / News
You don't have long to wait now before our 2019 National Tour! In June and July we're coming to some of the country's loveliest historic and modern venues, so be in quick to secure your spot for a warming mid-winter experience.
Chamber Music New Zealand: Encompass Series 2019
As part of Chamber Music New Zealand's Encompass Series, we'll be performing five concerts across the country between 27 April and 5 May. Each concert will include the late New Zealand composer Jack Body's piece Bai Sanxian.
28 February 2019 / News
We're incredibly excited to announce we're hitting the road even earlier than usual this year for our 2019 National Tour! Our first concert will be in Featherston on 28 June, then it's off to another eight cities to give twelve more concerts.
Newly released Naxos CD
Our new CD, Brahms Quintets 1 and 2, was launched during the Adam Chamber Music Festival. Released under the Naxos label, which is recognised globally as a leading producer of classical music recordings, we are tremendously proud of this work.
Autumn Soloists
Outside our busy NZSQ schedule, you can find each of us performing as soloists over the next couple of months. First up, it's Helene. She's joining forces with Jian Liu on 29 March for a free violin and piano recital at the New Zealand School of Music.
Nine days of sensational music in Nelson
Many of those who attended the 2019 Adam Chamber Music Festival in Nelson earlier this month have left wondering if it's possible for such an event to get any better. Exhilarating and inspiring performances came from the best of New Zealand's chamber and solo musicians.
Adam Summer School: Celebrating 25 years
The 2019 Adam Summer School was also the programme's 25th anniversary. What an amazing milestone to reach! The school is a residential chamber music programme and this year 28 students from New Zealand and Australia spent over a week participating in intensive coaching and public masterclasses with the New Zealand...
400-year-old viola to be played to crowds in Nelson
It could have caught the ears of Mozart or Bach, but now a 400 year old viola's being played to crowds in Nelson. It's among a number of instruments dating back to the 17th century at the Adam Chamber Music Festival.
Overseas November tour success
Our 4-week US/Europe/UK tour has just ended with two all-Beethoven concerts in the UK: one in Luton, and the other in London at the historic Conway Hall.
NZSQ appoints new General Manager
We're delighted to announced the appointment of our new General Manager, Sarah Chesney. Sarah will start this month part-time and take up the role full-time at the beginning of 2019. She replaces Christine Argyle who has been enticed to return to her first musical love as CEO of the New...
Meet the Guarneri
The Guarneri family, including five very famous violin-makers within three generations, is the most distinguished family of luthiers in history. Andrea Guarneri, who studied in Cremona with Nicolò Amati (the maker of Gillian's viola), was the father of Giuseppe and Pietro, and the grandfather of two more makers - confusingly,...
NZSQ Trust seeks new General Manager
The New Zealand String Quartet has an opening for an experienced arts manager to continue to build our reputation and profile in New Zealand and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in the ongoing success of one of New Zealand's foremost performing arts groups.
Touring the Trout
Schubert's 'Trout' Quintet is, without a doubt, one of the most popular chamber music works of all time – a favourite with performers and audiences alike – but because of its rather unusual instrumentation (piano, violin, viola, cello and double bass) it's not performed as often as one might expect.
Northern touring in November
One of the great joys of international touring is the opportunity to re-connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world, be they ex-pat New Zealanders or other international artists we've met at home or abroad.
Turning Points - Chronological Connections
Tickets went on sale last month for our Turning Points tour and it's exciting to see a high level of early interest in our national tour. There's nothing quite like playing to a full hall, especially when the hall itself – or homestead/church/vineyard – feels like the perfect setting for...
Celebrations in Nelson
Earlier this month we were honoured to take part in two gala concerts celebrating the refurbishment, re-branding and re-opening of the Nelson School of Music – now known as the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA).
Music for Social Change
Reaching out to the next generation of string players is something we are passionate about, and we feel privileged that over the past two months we have been able to encourage and inspire nearly 300 young string players from low income backgrounds.
Canada Calling!
We're winging our way to Canada next month for a series of performances in the beautiful province of Ontario. Our tour kicks off with a performance for the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society, which was founded in 1974 by Jan Narveson, a philosophy professor at the University of Waterloo, and over...
We are delighted to be joining forces with opera singer Jared Holt to premiere a new song cycle, In Memoriam, by New Zealand composer Janet Jennings - settings of poems by poet and soldier Edward Thomas, who was killed in the Battle of Arras in 1917.
Turning Points: 2018 National Tour
This year's national tour in August/September will see us perform four carefully curated programmes of groundbreaking works which each, in their own way, have affected the future of string quartet composition.
Starring as Soloists
During the month of June, all of our members will perform as concerto soloists in concerts across the North Island.
Elgar with Diane Walsh
American pianist Diane Walsh will be in New Zealand in March 2018 and we're delighted to have the opportunity to perform with her in concerts for Auckland University and Chamber Music Wanganui. Diane is a former prizewinner in the Ferruccio Busoni, Van Cliburn and Salzburg Mozart competitions and highlights of...
A Week of Inspiration
The 24th Adam Summer School for young chamber musicians took place earlier this month in Nelson and offered 30 of the country's top young musicians the opportunity to work alongside pianist Stephen De Pledge and the members of the NZSQ on some of the great works of the chamber repertoire.
Amati viola joins the NZSQ!
We're super-excited to introduce the newest member of the NZSQ – an Amati viola, made in Cremona in 1619 by Nicolò Amati (1596-1684) and on indefinite loan to the New Zealand String Quartet. Our NZSQ violist Gillian Ansell has fallen in love with the instrument and says:
Remembering Kitty Hilton
17 January 2018 / News
It is with great sadness that we record the passing of NZSQ Trust board member Kitty Hilton in June this year. Kitty was appointed to the board in 2016 but her connection to chamber music and the NZSQ went right back to the music she was surrounded by in her childhood.
2018 Adam Summer School
From 10-18 February 2018, Nelson will once again host 30 of the country's top young chamber musicians for eight intensive days of rehearsals, coaching, masterclasses and performances at the Adam Summer School. We're delighted to announce two new tutors who will join the NZSQ this year: Stephen De Pledge and Elke Dunlop.
China Revisited
It was wonderful to return to China last month to re-connect with colleagues Shen Nalin and Gao Ping, as well as our friends from the Forbidden City Chamber Orchestra, and to perform in some state-of-the-art concerts halls in Hangzhou, Chengdu and Beijing. Gillian sums it up when she says:
Beethoven and Goethe
Earlier this month we collaborated with the Goethe-Institut in Wellington to present a concert of Beethoven quartets for their subscribers, students and supporters. The Goethe-Institut is Germany's cultural institute, known worldwide for promoting the study of German language abroad and encouraging international cultural exchange.
2018 NZ Festival with Rob Thorne
We're excited to announce our performance in next year's New Zealand Festival - a programme called Te ao hou | This new world with taonga pūoro player and composer Rob Thorne. Rob is currently the Creative NZ / Jack C.
Dangerous and other Liaisons
It was wonderful to connect with so many of our Q-notes readers while touring the country on this year's Dangerous Liaisons tour. After all, the word liaisons is French for connections and, for us, the connections we make with our audiences – though usually not dangerous! - are fundamental to...
On tour in China and Singapore
As you read this, we'll have just stepped off the plane in Shanghai for the first leg of our tour to China and Singapore! This tour will include recitals and mini-residencies at universities/music conservatories in Hangzhou, Chengdu, Beijing and Singapore, as well as a concert at the beautiful Forbidden City...
Celebrating our 30th Anniversary
We recently celebrated our 30th anniversary with special events in Auckland (hosted by Sir James Wallace at Rannoch), Christchurch (at the home of Rick Hallifax and Martina van den Heuvel) and at Government House in Wellington (hosted by the Governor General, Dame Patsy Reddy, and her husband Sir David Gascoigne).
East meets West - Wu Man & NZSQ
The NZSQ and pipa virtuoso extraordinaire Wu Man recently collaborated in an exhilarating concert which united the musical forces of the East and West and the unique sounds of the pipa with string quartet.
30 Favourite Works Revealed
To mark our 30th anniversary this year, we ran an audience poll to find out which pieces you had most enjoyed hearing us play over the last three decades. We had a great response and really enjoyed reading the comments you sent in as well.
Dangerous Liaisons tour underway
It's great to be on the road again, touring our beautiful country with some of our absolute favourite pieces of music. We couldn't have wished for a more picturesque place to start the tour than Queenstown, nor a more stunning venue than the Lodge at the Hills, hosted by Sir...
44th International Viola Congress in Wellington
Next month, Wellington will play host to the 44th International Viola Congress, bringing violists, viola-lovers, viola teachers and students from around the globe for five days of non-stop viola celebration. The congress takes place in a different city every year and was last held in Wellington in 2001.
Notes from North America
Our annual midwinter tour to Northern summer festivals is an inspiring combination of interacting with musicians and audiences from around the world, connecting with old friends and taking the odd dip in a lake. It varies in length and scope – 2016 was exceptionally long (seven weeks) and included the...
Requiem for the Fallen CD released
We're delighted that Atoll Records has just released the studio recording of Requiem for the Fallen by Ross Harris, Vincent O'Sullivan and Horomona Horo and are pleased to see that it has made it into the RNZ Concert Classical Chart twice already since its release last month!
As we mark our 30th anniversary this year, we thought we'd compile a list of the 30 most popular pieces in our repertoire. We're keen to know which pieces you've most enjoyed hearing us play over the last 30 years and if there's a reason behind your choice, we'd love...
May-June Madness
Since arriving back from our European tour in April, the past two months have been 'crazy busy' but thoroughly stimulating and satisfying as well.
Celebrating Canada 150
Our Canadian tour is fast approaching with just under a month until we take off for performances in Toronto and at Parry Sound in Ontario. Our first performance is at the Toronto Music Garden, as part of the annual 'Summer Music in the Garden' series held on the shores of...
Dangerous Liaisons in intimate settings
Tickets went on sale last month for our Dangerous Liaisons tour and we're thrilled to see the level of interest in the tour, with one concert 60% sold already! After the blood, sweat and tears that goes into preparing for our annual concert tour, there's nothing better than playing to...
Bravo Brahms!
We're excited to announce that Naxos has recently released the next installment in our Brahms series – this one featuring the 3rd String Quartet alongside the Clarinet Quintet with internationally acclaimed clarinettist (and long-time friend) James Campbell.
Dangerous Liaisons explored on tour
This year's NZSQ national tour in August/September promises a passionate rollercoaster ride as it explores themes of forbidden love in two different programmes, with works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Bartók, Janáček, Schumann and Jack Body.
Cacti with the RNZ Ballet
In mid-May we return to the stage with the Royal New Zealand Ballet for repeat performances of Cacti by Alexander Ekman. If you experienced this high-energy dance work last year in the RNZB's Speed of Light tour you'll want to catch this year's tour featuring not one but three works...
On tour with Kathryn Stott
In May we head off on a Chamber Music New Zealand tour to seven centres around the country with celebrated British pianist Kathryn Stott. We first performed with Kathryn at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townsville in 2007 and were so enamoured of her playing that we invited...
Travel Woes and Concert Highs
Best-laid plans… just before our punctual and well-packed departure for Wellington airport to embark upon our long-booked flight to Auckland-Houston-Frankfurt-Amsterdam, our phones buzz with the ominous news of a cancelled first flight. Fog at Wellington Airport.
Celebrating Matariki
This year's Chamber Music New Zealand celebration of Matariki promises to be "a sensory feast that re-affirms our place in the universe". We're proud to be joining taonga pūoro artist Alistair Fraser, Te Reo Māori singer-songwriter Ariana Tikao, and talented young players from Porirua's Virtuoso Strings Orchestra for a series...
A Festival of Riches to Remember
The Adam Chamber Music Festival is a highlight of New Zealand musical life and this year's superb programme and performances only strengthened that claim.
Intensive and rewarding Summer School
The Adam Summer school is a special event; an intensive chamber music course where we eat, sleep, laugh, cry, learn and play music together. This year 27 of us were chosen from around the country and split into 7 chamber music ensembles, each assigned a different masterwork that would occupy...
European Spring tour
In April we're off to the Netherlands, Slovenia and Germany, packing 7 concerts into 11 days on our European Spring tour. While there, we'll by playing quartets from the standard repertoire by Mozart, Mendelssohn and Janáček, joining violist Gil Sharon for a quintet by Brahms, returning to a work we...
Celebrating our 30th Anniversary in 2017
2017 is our 30th anniversary year and throughout the coming months we'll be sharing with you some of our highlights from the past three decades. We'd love to hear about some of your highlights too, so we're running an audience poll to compile a list of the 30 favourite pieces...
Brahms CD fundraising close to target
22 November 2016 / News
We're enormously grateful to everyone who has generously donated to our Brahms recording series. The support has been incredible and means so much to us, not just in covering our costs, but in the knowledge that so many people are right behind this project.
November Touring
This month is absolutely jam-packed with international touring and recording sessions. We flew to the US at the start of the month for a series of concerts in the States and Canada, spent four days recording in Toronto last week, and have a few days at home to catch our...
Touring collaborations in 2017
With 2016 almost behind us, we're looking forward to a busy year in 2017, including national tours for Chamber Music New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Ballet, in addition to our own NZSQ national tour.
2017 Adam Chamber Music Festival Just Around the Corner
The biennial Adam Chamber Music Festival is not far off now, bringing with it a feast of chamber music spread over ten glorious days in the delightful surrounds of sunny Nelson. The New Zealand String Quartet plays a major part in this festival both as performers and through the artistic...
Heartland Classics Revisited
09 September 2016 / News
We've recently returned from our 11-centre tour around 'heartland' New Zealand and thoroughly enjoyed seeing old friends, meeting new ones and sharing some of our favourite music in some stunning locations.
New home for Christopher's Classics in Christchurch
"Quartet delivers in brilliant new venue" was the headline for the review of our Christopher's Classics concert in Christchurch, performed last month in the brand new performance venue The Piano. Reviewer Christopher Moore went on to say: "The Piano exudes style and technical expertise, yet it's still a warmly welcoming space...
Inspiring the next generation
Being on the road with our Heartland Classics tour gave us the perfect opportunity to work with children in local communities while en route to our next concert. Giving children the opportunity to experience the joy of live music is vital to us and, for those who already play an...
Chamber Music New Zealand 'QuintEssence' tour
07 July 2016 / News
In September, we're very much looking forward to joining Grammy-nominated American violist James Dunham for the Chamber Music New Zealand QuintEssence tour. Travelling to 7 centres around New Zealand, the tour highlights masterpieces by Brahms and Mozart, plus a new commission for quartet by New Zealand composer Salina Fisher.
Composer Connections in Heartland Classics
We've discovered some interesting links between many of the composers and works on our Heartland Classics programme. Read about them below, and scroll down further for Rolf's personal insight into one of the works the NZSQ will be playing on the upcoming tour: Schubert's beautiful Quartettsatz.
Hear three of the 19th century's most important musical works at Pah Homestead
30 May 2016 / News
The three works we have selected for our concert at Auckland's historic Pah Homestead on Tuesday 7 June at 6pm were some of the most significant in the lives of the composers who wrote them – masters of the 19th century Rachmaninov, Mendelssohn and Smetana.
Scary Music at Featherston Booktown
From Friday May 20 to Sunday May 22, the Wairarapa town of Featherston will be the centre of attention for those who sell, buy and collect second-hand and antiquarian books. Featherston is the first New Zealand town to become a member of the International Organisation of Booktowns and their successful inaugural event...
Northern Summer Showcases
We'll soon be heading off on our annual mid-year tour to the UK and North America, with performances this year at seven different summer events in England, America and Canada. Although it will feel strange to be touring for the first time without Doug, we're very much looking forward to...
Heartland Classics nationwide tour
Our annual nationwide tour hits the road a month earlier than usual, with concerts from 31 July – 21 August in 11 centres from Waiheke Island down to Invercargill. As the title suggests, Heartland Classics will mostly take us to the smaller regional centres around the country and will also...
First Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch concerts with new NZSQ line-up
Our new 2nd violinist Monique Lapins has arrived and we're excited to start rehearsing with her ahead of a very busy touring season. Wellington and Auckland audiences will have an opportunity to see the new line-up in June.
New second violinist appointed
We are delighted to announce that Australian violinist Monique Lapins has been appointed as our new second violinist, replacing Douglas Beilman whom we farewelled at the end of 2015 after 26 years with the New Zealand String Quartet.
Youth, music and summer sun
Our annual Adam Summer School for Chamber Music is always a hothouse for New Zealand's young musical talent and, for many, it's a seminal experience they will carry with them in their future music-making. Earlier this month, 28 young performers from around the country spent an intense 9 days together...
Recording Requiem for the Fallen
Audience members who experienced Requiem for the Fallen in concert described the work as "shattering", "intensely moving" and "one of the most significant works of NZ composition". After its premiere in the NZ Festival in 2014, critic John Button referred to it as: "An unforgettable occasion that I hope people...
NZSQ on stage with the Royal New Zealand Ballet
It's not often that members of a string quartet are asked to memorise their scores and become an integral part of a choreographed dance work, but that's exactly what our quartet players have been preparing to do in advance of four special performances with the Royal New Zealand Ballet in...
Variations old and new with American jazz pianist Uri Caine
In March, we're very much looking forward to joining jazz pianist Uri Caine in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin as part of his 'Reimagining the Classics' tour for Chamber Music New Zealand.
Connecting with Children on NZ tour
Making connections with children and local communities is one of our highest priorities. As part of this year's Russian Icons national tour we presented a number of workshops, masterclasses and children's concerts, including a workshop for Sistema Whangarei - Toi Akorangi with primary school-aged children, thanks to the support of...
Jack Body Cross-Cultural Music Conference
The Zhejiang Conservatory of Music will host the Body Music 2015 - Jack Body Cross-Cultural Music Conference from 15th to 17th December 2015 in Hangzhou, China. As well as celebrating Jack's considerable contribution to music in both New Zealand and Asia, the conference will explore themes of transcription, cross-culturalism and...
"Top class" response to Russian Icons concerts
Well-received Nelson and Blenheim concerts at the weekend have successfully launched our Russian Icons tour. Amongst all the wonderful comments, this is our favourite so far: "My first time to see and hear a Quartet. AWESOME - I could hear every instrument.
Russian Icons concert to support Wanganui gallery effort
Our Russian Icons concert in Wanganui tomorrow will be presented as part of the Musicians for the Sarjeant series in support of the fundraising efforts for the iconic Sarjeant Gallery.
Northern summer touring stories
Touring brings multiple rewards and our recent journey to the Northern Hemisphere in July was no exception. In the following four accounts, we each take one leg of the journey and share the personal experiences of our concerts in the UK and Canada, as well as our Brahms recording session...
Gareth Farr & Joy Cowley – a 'Scary' combination
For composer and percussionist Gareth Farr, collaborating with children's author Joy Cowley on the new commission Scary Music is a "lifelong dream" fulfilled. "I always wanted to meet her," he says. "And now I not only get to meet her, but I get to collaborate with her on a great...
Doug Beilman to step down after 26 years
After 26 years Doug Beilman, will be stepping down as 2nd violinist at the end of 2015. Doug has contributed to a record 21 years without any change in the ensemble, something few string quartets can match.
All-star alumni celebrate Contest's 50 years
Some of the most successful alumni of Chamber Music New Zealand's iconic Chamber Music Contest formed the Turnovsky Jubilee Ensemble to perform throughout New Zealand between 2 and 25 June 2015 in celebration of the Contest's 50th Jubilee.
Extended family of musicians and dancers for Rolf
Cellist Rolf Gjelsten spent June touring the country with the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the New Zealand Army band for the season of Salute, and managed to fit in a performance of Dvořák's Cello Concerto in Auckland with the St. Matthew's Chamber Orchestra.
Adjudicating "true gift" for Helene and Doug
For our violinists Helene Pohl and Doug Beilman, June brought some wonderful moments adjudicating for two prestigious music competitions – the 2015 Michael Hill International Violin Competition (Helene) and the 2015 New Zealand Community Trust Chamber Music Contest run by Chamber Music New Zealand (Doug).
Tour of Northern Summer Festivals
As you read this, we'll be in transit to the UK for performances at two of England's most prestigious arts festivals. First stop is the Cheltenham Festival, where we'll be performing in the charming Pittville Pump Room, the largest of Cheltenham's spa buildings, built in the 1820s as part of...
Farewell Jack
We were deeply saddened to return from the Canberra Festival on Sunday to the news of the passing of our dear friend Jack Body. The news was all the more poignant as, only the day before, we had given the Australian premiere of his final composition, Cries from the Border,...
Requiem a "triumph"
Last month, as part of the 2015 Auckland Arts Festival, we were honoured to perform Ross Harris's Requiem for the Fallen a third time. We're delighted that audiences in Wellington, Dunedin and now Auckland have been able to experience this powerful reflection on World War I and the incredible sacrifice...
Science Meets Music
Typically we don't connect Einstein with music. Yet as well as being one of the greatest physicists of all time, Einstein was also a fine amateur pianist and violinist. He maintained that music contributed greatly to his understanding of time and space.
Even before the Composer Connections tour commences, we'll be back on the road with Chamber Music New Zealand this week. This time it's to four of our favourite centres - Motueka, Blenheim, Waikanae and Rotorua as part of the 2015 Encompass Season, presented in conjunction with the local chamber music...
Unique Connection Celebrated
The connection between composer and performer is unique. We're excited to be taking part in a Chamber Music New Zealand and SOUNZ initiative during NZ Music Month that celebrates this relationship. In Wellington, Hamilton, Invercargill and Dunedin, with pianist Stephen de Pledge, we'll perform a programme curated by Ross Harris...
Requiem for the Fallen at Auckland Festival
Auckland audiences have an opportunity to see the Ross Harris's acclaimed work Requiem for the Fallen at the upcoming Auckland Arts Festival 2015. This semi-staged, highly dramatic piece was commissioned by the New Zealand String Quartet Trust and Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand Trust with funding from Creative New Zealand to...
Adam Summer School inspires young chamber musicians
After a hectic week of performances at the Adam Chamber Music Festival there was no putting our feet up as we plunged immediately into the week-long Adam Summer School for Chamber Music. This was our 21st summer school and over the years 282 students have attended the School, with over...
A grand finale to a grand festival
Once again, Gillian and Helene pulled off an outstanding festival of fine music in Nelson, with Adam Chamber Music Festival manager Bob Bickerton calling it the "best ever". As artistic directors, NZSQ members Gillian Ansell and Helene Pohl are responsible for choosing the artists and shaping each of the programmes,...
Donald Armstrong to replace Douglas Beilman at Adam Festival
Due to an injury to his finger, Second Violinist Douglas Beilman will be unable to play at the upcoming Adam Chamber Music Festival in Nelson. His replacement will be Donald Armstrong, Associate Concertmaster of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, who filled in for First Violinist Helene Pohl when she too...
Requiem returns to the stage
Described by critics as "a never-to-be-forgotten experience for all who attended" and "powerfully moving", the powerful Requiem for the Fallen will feature in the Auckland Arts Festival 2015 programme on 13 March following highly acclaimed performances in the New Zealand Festival and Arts Festival Dunedin this year.
Summer of music in Nelson
Now back in New Zealand, attention is turning south to our summer engagements in Nelson at the Adam Chamber Music Festival (29 January – 7 February) and Adam Summer School (7 – 15 February). The Adam Chamber Music Festival is a performance-based international chamber music festival produced in Nelson every...
Special people & places on UK tour
It is the people we work with and meet along the way and the concert venues we discover that make touring special. Our recent visit to Sheffield, Leicester, Manchester and Oldham in the UK was no exception.
Leading NZ composers receive awards
Our sincere congratulations go to two leading New Zealand composers who have recently received significant recognition for their work. Ross Harris (above left) was made an Arts Foundation Laureate in November and John Psathas (above right) has been awarded a Higher Doctorate from Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music...
Michael Norris wins SOUNZ Contemporary Award
The New Zealand String Quartet warmly congratulates NZ composer Michael Norris on receiving the SOUNZ Contemporary Award at last week's APRA Silver Scroll Awards. Michael's winning composition, Inner Phases, was premiered by the New Zealand String Quartet and the Forbidden City Orchestra at the New Zealand Festival in February this year.
World-class chamber music coaching in mid-summer Nelson
Music students wanting to participate in the 21st Annual Adam Summer School for Chamber Music from 7 - 15 February, 2015 have until 24 October to apply. The annual Adam Summer School is presented by the New Zealand String Quartet and held in Nelson each February.
New Zealand String Quartet to feature at Arts Festival Dunedin
The New Zealand String Quartet is playing a key role at this month's Arts Festival Dunedin, which takes place 10 – 19 October, 2014. As part of the St Paul's at One lunchtime concert series we will perform Mendelssohn's popular String Quartet No 1 Op.12 and then the extraordinary Piano...
Salon Series Tour 2014
Whether you're a long-time chamber music lover or just discovering this beautiful form of music, you'll love our August/September tour Salon Series 2014.
Close connection with audience in the round
We're really looking forward to our Salon Series 2014 tour. The idea behind this is to create an environment along the lines of a musical soiree of old. We've chosen a range of venues around New Zealand that we think will help us to connect with our audiences and create...
NZSQ Trust seeks a new manager
The New Zealand String Quartet is looking for a new manager to continue to build our reputation and profile in New Zealand and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in the ongoing success of one of New Zealand's foremost performing arts groups.
Pupils to perform with New Zealand String Quartet
Pupils from two Hawkes Bay schools – Kowhai Special School and Hohepa School – will join forces with New Zealand String Quartet and clarinettist James Campbell on Friday 16 May to perform a special mixed-ability event in Hawkes Bay Opera House in Hastings.
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