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Use of Subpoenas in Arbitration
New York Law Journal	-- Thursday, July 18, 1996
Arbitration and its freedom from the complex substantive and procedural rules of litigation, can provide a better (or worse) means of dispute resolution than is available in court. As every practitioner who represents clients in arbitration knows, however, the arbitration process invariably creates legal problems that may require judicial intervention.
One of the more difficult issues that arises in arbitration, is the ability of a party engaged to subpoena third-party witnesses and their documents both before and during the arbitration hearing. The scope and availability of subpoena power in arbitration depends in part on whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)1 or New York's arbitration statute, CPLR Article 75, governs the proceeding.
Federal courts take judicial notice that discovery is generally limited in arbitration, most often as the result of the procedural rules the parties agree will govern their proceeding.2 Section 7 of the FAA,3 however, authorizes the majority of an arbitration panel to subpoena any "person," including third-parties, to appear and testify at the arbitration hearing, and to bring relevant documents.
Generally, a party will ask the arbitrators to sign a subpoena, after making a showing why testimony or documents need to be obtained from the third-party. The party must then serve the subpoena on the third-party witness in the same manner subpoenas are served (including appropriate witness fess), under Rule 45 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
FAA § 7 allows a party or the third-party witness to petition the federal district court4 to compel compliance with the subpoena, or for an order quashing or modifying the subpoena.5 The district court may enforce the subpoena and later hold a witness in contempt for disobeying an order directing compliance. The court also has the authority to rule on objections to the subpoena on grounds of over breadth, relevance, and make protective orders safeguarding from unwarranted discovery the subpoenaed party's proprietary or confidential records.6
If the arbitrators deny or limit discovery, courts will rarely intervene and order additional discovery.7 Moreover, in cases involving documents containing trade secrets or other proprietary business information, courts may impose conditions upon the production of the subpoenaed documents, such as directing the third-party to submit them to the arbitrator for an in camera inspection, and directing the arbitrator to withhold information irrelevant to the case, or to limit its disclosure to counsel only, or even to seal the record.8
More problematic is whether subpoena power under FAA § 7 extends to pre-hearing discovery.
'INTEGRITY' CASE
In recent case of first impression in New York, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York held in Integrity Insurance Co. v. American Centennial Insurance Co., that FAA § 7 did not authorize arbitrators to compel third-party witnesses to appear for pre-hearing depositions.9
The Integrity court noted that federal policy favors arbitration as a means of dispute resolution, and that courts should interpret the FAA expansively.10 It recognized that arbitrators have broad discretion to order discovery as between parties, depending, of course, upon the terms of the arbitration rules that govern their dispute.11 Despite this policy, the court held that third-parties who never agreed to participate in the arbitration process are not subject to an arbitrator's subpoena directing their attendance at a pre-hearing deposition.
The Integrity court first reviewed decisions allowing parties to subpoena documents for production before an arbitration hearing. For example, in Santon v.Paine Webber Jackson & Curtis Inc., the District Court for the Southern District of Florida, over the plaintiff's objection, enforced arbitrator-issued subpoenas, which were directed to third-parties for the production of documents before the hearing.12 The Stanton court held that any order quashing the subpoenas would undermine the FAA's purpose of facilitating arbitration.13 In Meadows Indemnity Co. Ltd. v. Nutmeg Insurance Co.,14 the District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee overruled a third-party's objection to the arbitrators' subpoena directing the production of documents before the arbitration hearing.
The court held that the order did not prejudice the third-party, because it would have to produce the documents at the hearing in any event. Furthermore, the court held that FAA § 7, which authorizes arbitrators to compel production of documents at the hearing, implicitly authorizes them to compel the production of documents prior to the hearing. If FAA § 7 was construed in the narrow manner the third-party suggested, the court said, arbitration panels would unnecessarily be restricted in overseeing cases, thereby undermining the arbitration process.
The Integrity court distinguished the cases enforcing subpoenas that allowed pre-hearing document production on several grounds. First, it held that documents are produced only once, whether at the arbitration or before, and it makes sense to allow parties to review documents before the hearings.
The court concluded, however, that compelling a witness to testify is different. While this might occur in litigation, this result in arbitration is inappropriate, particularly because the third-party never agreed to be a part of the process.
Moreover, a witness at a pre-hearing deposition might be subject to abuse and harassment, especially because the arbitrator would not supervise the deposition.
Under these circumstances, the third-party would have to seek the court's protection, which would unnecessarily involve the court in the underlying arbitration.
The Integrity court concluded that FFA § 7 did not allow arbitrators to compel third-parties to appear for a pre-hearing deposition, because any other result would undermine the arbitration process and have the undesirable effect of leaving "the parties with one foot in court and the other in arbitration."
'AMGEN' CASE
In another recent case, Amgen Inc. v. Kidney Center of Delaware County, Ltd.,15 the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois reached the opposite conclusion, holding that pre-hearing depositions are permissible under FAA § 7, on the basis that FAA § 7's broad power to compel the attendance of witnesses at arbitration hearings also permits arbitrators to order pre-hearing discovery.
The central issue in Amgen was whether the district court had the power to compel a third-party to appear for a pre-hearing deposition in another judicial district.
The Amgen court noted that subpoenas issued by arbitrators are enforceable only in the district court where the arbitration is held, and that, like with trial subpoenas issued under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45, the court's jurisdiction to compel compliance with the arbitrator's subpoena is limited to the 100-mile radius surrounding the courthouse.
Thus, while the power to issue a subpoena under FAA § 7 was not in dispute, the court's ability to enforce the subpoena was in doubt.
In order to resolve this apparent dilemma, the court directed the party seeking the pre-hearing deposition to issue a subpoena similar to one for a pretrial deposition under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45, bearing the case number and name of the proceeding brought to enforce the arbitrator's subpoena, and make it returnable in the district where the subpoenaed party resided.
In this way, the district court where the deposition was scheduled to take place could enforce the subpoena without violating the FAA.
The integrity court's reluctance to extend FAA § 7 to encompass pre-hearing depositions is based on its view that arbitration does not allow wide-ranging discovery.
Its rationale that a third-party witness never agreed to participate in the process and thus should not have to comply with an arbitrator-issued subpoena for a deposition is not entirely persuasive, because third-party witnesses rarely agree to involve themselves in litigation between parties, even in court. The underlying reasoning seems to be motivated in large part by its subscription to the notion that broad discovery in arbitration rarely occurs and is inappropriate.
Under CPLR 7505, arbitrators and attorneys may issue subpoenas to compel witnesses to appear, and to bring documents with them, to the arbitration hearings.16
Subpoenas issued under CPLR 7505 may only be served within the geographical boundaries of New York State.17 While this limits somewhat the usefulness of the CPLR 7505 subpoena, it does not diminish completely its effectiveness.
For example, a foreign corporation that conducts business in New York and its officers and employees, whether or not they reside in New York, are subject to subpoenas issued under CPLR 7505."18
Like cases arising under the FAA, New York courts generally are reluctant to intervene in discovery disputes arising in arbitrations. For example, where an arbitrator refused to direct a party to appear and testify at the arbitration, a court on a motion to compel compliance with an attorney-issued subpoena will not enforce the subpoena unless it is "absolutely necessary for the protection of the rights of a party."19
Moreover, under CPLR 7505, subpoena power is limited to directing the production of witnesses and documents to the hearing only. Pre-hearing discovery is not allowed under CPLR 7505.20 On a motion to quash, courts will scrutinize whether the testimony that arbitrators seek through the subpoena process is pertinent.21
The law regarding the use of subpoenas in arbitration is still evolving. Unquestionably, subpoenas may be used to compel witnesses to testify and to produce documents at the arbitration hearing itself.
More questionable is the availability of pre-hearing discovery from third-parties. The result depends on whether federal or state law applies, and sometimes in which court an application is made. It is clear, however, that courts will defer to the arbitrators' discretion about whether discovery is appropriate, and parties seeking to subpoena witnesses or documents are well advised to argue vigorously to the arbitration panel their case for obtaining discovery from third-parties.
Conversely, third parties resisting discovery may turn to the courts to protect their privacy, and court will scrutinize closely the appropriateness of the subpoena.
This article is reprinted with permission from the July 18, 1996 issue of the New York Law Journal. © 1996 NLP IP Company. Further duplication without permission is prohibited.
1 The FAA applies in federal court where there is federal subject matter jurisdiction and when the contract calling for arbitration evidences a transaction involving interstate commerce. Barbier v. Shearson Lehman Hutton Inc., 948 F.2d 117, 120 (2d Cir. 1991); Prima Paint Corp. v. Flood & Conklin Mfg. Co., 388 U.S. 395, 401 (1967). The FAA does not itself create an independent basis of federal jurisdiction, even though it creates a body of federal substantive law establishing and regulating the duty to honor arbitration agreements. Southland Corp. v. Keating, 465 U.S. 1, 15 n.9 (1984); Moses H. Cone Memorial Hosp. v. Mercury Constr. Corp., 460 U.S.1, 25 n. 32 (1983). Consequently, there must be an independent basis of federal jurisdiction, i.e. diversity or federal question, before a federal district court may entertain petitions under the FAA. Harry Hoffman Printing Inc. v. Graphic Communications, int'l Union, Local 261, 912 F.2d 608, 611 (2d Cir. 1990). New York state courts frequently entertain applications arising out of cases governed by the FAA in accordance with federal law. See e.g. Vigo Steamship Corp. Marship Corp., 26 N.Y.2d 157, 309 N.Y.S.2d 165 (1970).
2 See e.g. Commonwealth Insurance Co. v. Beneficial Corp., 1987 WL 17951 (S.D.N.Y. 1987): "[F]ull scale discovery is not automatically available in arbitration, as it is in litigation. Everyone knows this is so; thus the unavailability of the full panoply of discovery devices, with their attendant burdens of time and expense, may fairly be regarded as one of the bargained-for benefits (or burdens, depending on one's subsequent point of view) of arbitration."
3 FAA § 7 provides: "The arbitrators selected either as prescribed in this title or otherwise, or a majority of them, may summon in writing any person to attend before them or any of them as a witness and in a proper case to bring with him or them any book, record, document, or paper which may be deemed material as evidence in the case. The fees for such attendance shall be the same as the fees of witnesses before masters of the United States courts. Said summons shall issue in the name of the arbitrator or arbitrators, or a majority of them, and shall be directed to the said person and shall be served in the same manner as subpoenas to appear and testify before the court; if any person or persons so summonsed to testify shall refuse or neglect to obey said summons, upon petition the United States district court for the district in which such arbitrators, or a majority of them, are sitting may compel the attendance of such person or persons before said arbitrator or arbitrators, or punish said person or persons for contempt in the same manner provided by law for securing the attendance of witnesses or their punishment for neglect or refusal to attend in the courts of the United States."
4 In Amgen Inc. v. Kidney Center of Delaware County, Ltd., 1994 WL 594372 (E..D. Pa. 1994), the Court transferred to the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois a petition under FAA § 7 to compel compliance with an arbitrator-is-sued subpoena. The Court held that because the underlying arbitration was taking place in Chicago, the federal district court in Chicago was the court that should entertain the application.
5 Integrity Insurance v. American Centennial Ins. Co., 885 F.Supp 69, 72 (S.D.N.Y. 1995) (Scheindlin, J.).
6 Amgen Inc. v. Kidney Center of Delaware County, Ltd., 879 F. Supp. 878, 881-2 (N.D. Ill. 1995); Laufman v. Anpol Contracting, Inc., 1995 WL 360015 (S.D.N.Y. 1995); but see Meadows Indemnity Co., Ltd. v. Nutmeg Insurance Co., 157 F.R.D. 42, 43 (M.D. Tenn. 1994). In Meadows, the Court declined to second-guess the arbitration panel's determination on the relevance of the subpoenaed documents, and enforced the subpoena, because of its minimal contact with the issues in the arbitration and the arbitration panel's expertise with the case. The conclusion, however, should not be interpreted to mean that courts will not scrutinize the propriety of the subpoena. The Meadows Court noted that another federal district court had already ruled that the documents requested in the challenged subpoena were relevant to the arbitration proceeding.
7 Integrity, 885 F.Supp. at 72.
8 Local Lode 1746 v. Pratt & Whitney Division of United Aircraft Corp., 329 F. Supp. 283, 287 (D.Conn. 1971); accord Laufman, supra.
9 885 F.Supp. at 73.
10 885 F.Supp. at 71.
11 885 F.Supp. at 72, (citing, In re Technostroyexport, 853 F. Supp 695, 697 (D.D.N.Y. 1994) (pre-hearing discovery between parties is "a matter governed by the applicable arbitration rules (as distinct from court rules) and by what the arbitrator decides."); Chiarella v. Viscount Indus. Co. Ltd., 1993 WL 497967 (S.D.N.Y. 1993)).
12 685 F. Supp. 1241 (S.D. Fla. 1988).
13 685 F.Supp. at 1242-43.
14 157 F.R.D. 42 (M.D. Tenn. 1994).
15 879 F.Supp. 878 (N.D. Ill. 1995).
16 CPLR 7505 provides: "An arbitrator and any attorney of record in the arbitration proceeding has the power to issue subpoenas. An arbitrator has the power to administer oaths."
17 See New York Judiciary Law, § 2-b.
18 Standard Fruit & Steamship Co. v. Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, 43 N.Y.2d 11, 400 N.Y.S2d 732, 371 N.E.2d 453 (1977).
19 Application of Bargioni, 192 A.D.2d 400, 596 N.Y.S.2d 67, 68 (1st Dep't 1993). In Bargioni, the Court held that because the subpoenaed party lacked significant personal knowledge of the facts underlying the claim at issue, there was no reason to enforce the subpoena.
20 885 F.Supp. at 71 n.3.
21 In re Sun-Ray Cloak Co. Inc. 256 A.D. 620, 11 N.Y.S.2d 202 (1st Dep't 1939).
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Friend, food blogger Alida Zamparini from My Little Italian Kitchen is back on the show to give us an update on her latest recipes and blogging trips. As you will hear, Alida has been focusing on regional Italian products and artisan craftsmanship, which she documents in great detail on her blog. In particular, she describes her visit to "the dairyman," an artisan who makes ricotta the traditional way in the Friulian Alps, and the production of the black fig of Caneva, which Alida makes good use of in her figs and ricotta tart.
In the second part of the episode, Alida introduces her passion for ancient grains such as spelt and Kamut Khorasan, which she uses for their rustic feel, depth of flavor, and wholesomeness in her berry crostata and Kamut pizza.
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"In Need of Translation: An Analysis of Sri Lankan Tamil Dalit Literature" by K. A. Geetha
"The number of Tamil Dalit writers and their literary output has increased in recent years. However, with the exception of literary works of writers like Bama, Imayam, and Sivakami, English translations of the works of other Tamil Dalit writers are very rarely available. (…) The various contexts and heterogeneous experiences of Dalit communities make their literary work a rich source of Dalit culture, tradition, and language. Heterogeneous Dalit cultures have resulted in multifarious plots and characters. To reach global audiences, literary works such as Sri Lankan Tamil Dalit literature must be translated into English"
To read the article online: http://www.ariel.ucalgary.ca/ariel/index.php/ariel/article/viewFile/4251/4022
Reference: Geetha, K.A., 2011, "In Need of Translation: An Analysis of Sri Lankan Tamil Dalit Literature", in ariel: a review of international english literature, Vol. 41 No. 3-4, pp. 33–44
source:www.ariel.ucalgary.ca
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There's something alluring about working for the District Attorney's office. I'm not sure if it is the opportunity to work on the cases, the courtroom experience, or professional relationships fostered. Either way, I will be rolling up my sleeves and returning for a second summer in the Victim Impact Unit. I spent last summer working on intimate partner violence and child molestation cases. My tasks ranged from transcribing 911 calls to preparing a motion for a murder trial. Every task presented was an opportunity to impact a case. I felt very connected to my work, proud to be apart of a team, and honored to shield victims.
Law school engrained confidence in my own intuition and capabilities. As I prepare to enter Summer 2016, I am considering applying to business schools. I love learning about the law but would like to pursue a masters in business administration. While in law school I discovered an interest in learning more about business. I cannot ignore the curiosity that is constantly nudging me to take the next step. I am nervous, I am worried about debt, but I am confident I will make the right decision.


Concussion diagnostics rely heavily on subjective data and inconclusive tests resulting in undetected concussions. Undetected concussion lead to permanent brain damage if another concussion is sustained before recovery. This project optimized the electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor and subsequent analysis systems with seamless, in-helmet integration for practical (portable and inexpensive) and accurate concussion diagnosis in a point-of-care and objective manner. A capacitive electrode was designed to replace conventional, yet impractical wet electrodes. Bootstrapping techniques simulate expensive, ultra-high resistors; and guarding traces increase signal sensitivity. A silicone cap secures electrodes, preventing motion artefacts. Next, the signal is amplified and filtered using notch and bandpass filters – passing only alpha, beta, delta, and theta waves. Analog-to-digital conversion with a 16MHz sampling rate (adequate for brainwave sensing) occurs before transmission to the ATMega328 microcontroller, which analyzes the signal with a real-time fast Fourier transformation to derive brainwave power values. These values identify concussions when brainwave activity shifts from normal to concussive and wirelessly transmits diagnoses via a Bluetooth module. Printed circuit boards were designed and assembled to decrease cost (<$75) and size (comparable to marketed in-helmets attachments). Sensor validity and electrode accuracy was verified using event related potentials with accuracy also maintained during movement as tested by the experimenter. This practical and accurate concussion diagnostic tool will lower the risk of permanent brain damage by mitigating undetected concussions, and should, therefore, be implemented into athletic and military helmets.


PARIS • Four months after settling on a plan to stave off calamitous global warming, more than 160 nations gather in New York tomorrow to ink the pact whose execution demands a radical overhaul of the global economy.
After the champagne moment when the world community sealed the hard-fought agreement in Paris on Dec 12, signing the document is an important step. The next, and final, procedural phase will be ratification by individual governments.
Only when 55 countries responsible for 55 per cent of global greenhouse gases have done so can the agreement enter into force.
A total of 163 countries have said they will attend the high-level signing ceremony hosted by United Nations chief Ban Ki Moon. About 60 heads of state and government will put pen to paper - including France's Francois Hollande and Canada's Justin Trudeau.
The United States and China - jointly responsible for 40 per cent of greenhouse gases - will not be represented at the highest level, but are sending Secretary of State John Kerry and Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli respectively.
With so many countries present, "we should set a record for the signing of an international accord", French Environment Minister Segolene Royal, who presides over the climate forum, predicted before departing for New York. "It is clear that decision-makers have taken the urgency of the climate threat to heart. It is a very good sign."
Countries that do not sign the document tomorrow can do so in the year that follows. The agreement sets out broad lines of attack against climate change.
It defines the goal of limiting global warming to "well below" 2 deg C to 1.5 deg C if possible. It does not prescribe deadlines or targets for curbing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions: These are described in further detail in non-binding pledges countries filed to shore up the pact.


We are all learners; as parents, as students, as leaders, as employees. An important part of learning, for me, is reflection.
We can only really grow and improve when we take a good, hard look at what's working and what's not. My time has ended as Director of Ontario, and Executive Member of the Board of Directors of Mortgage Professionals Canada—so it's a good time for such a reflection.
When I ran for the Board of Directors of CAAMP (now Mortgage Professionals Canada) in 2014, I felt as though our industry was splintering. To me, there was a divide among brokers, lenders and suppliers. There was considerable chatter about the role of CAAMP, provincial associations and the overlap between them. There were questions around the need for a national association coupled with discussions about a brokers-only association. This was healthy dialogue to have and I was glad to be part of such an engaged industry.
I believe the mix of brokers, lenders and suppliers actually makes our voice much stronger when we lobby for the industry in Ottawa. A shared board of directors to oversee our national association unifies us, knowing that the majority of our members are aligned and committed to growing a strong broker channel in Canada.
I also believe that our association has to continue to be responsive and approachable, that we advocate for the broker channel and continue to offer relevant events and symposiums. More than anything, MPC has to remain the pre-eminent source to government and the media with respect to all things mortgages.
I have been in the mortgage industry for nearly 20 years. Through that time I have seen the mortgage business morph from a low-risk, moderate-return, stagnant business to one that is dynamic, rewarding and essential to the Canadian housing sector and overall economic activity.
Yet, no one really could have predicted the extent and the resulting magnitude of the regulatory changes introduced over these past two years. I feel honoured to have represented our members with government, policy-makers and regulators and am grateful to the board volunteers who have given selflessly of their time. In doing so, they set aside personal considerations for the betterment of the association and membership as a whole.
I am proud of what we have accomplished so far and I am confident we can do more. As the borrowing landscape becomes more complex, getting involved in the industry association, in whatever small way, is so vital to our continued growth. To have a not-for-profit, industry voice that advocates for brokers is vital—we all benefit from that voice.
To powerfully advocate on your behalf with Ottawa, the provinces, the regulators and the media, we need to count on you. Please consider joining—not because of the value you seek (of which there is much) but because of what you and your voice can give back to your industry.
I do have to give a shout-out to a truly remarkable person in our industry these past few years: Paul Taylor, MPC's President and CEO. Having come from a completely different industry, Paul has led us through three different boards, enhanced the focus on government relations and provided calming leadership to members across the country.
I have much faith in the leadership of the entire staff and the board going forward.
There is a growing calling among regulators to ensure the interests of consumers are protected. When I think of the broker channel, I am extremely confident we check that box, and not just because we have to, but because we operate with integrity and professionalism.
Let's keep the momentum going. Be proactive and volunteer on one of your association's committees. Send feedback to board members. Suggest seminars. Attend regional conferences. We can't do it without you.
It was a pleasure to serve.
Mark Kerzner is President of TMG The Mortgage Group and Past-Chair of Mortgage Professionals Canada.
What a great reflection Mark. Thank you for all of your time and efforts put into your volunteer position representing the mortgage industry as a whole. I totally agree volunteer, educate and keep advocating not only for the mortgage industry but for the consumer.


An evening of music inspired by English and Welsh poets, with a pre-concert talk from composer, musicologist and blogger Robert Hugil.
- Butterworth A Shropshire Lad for baritone and piano.
- Bridge Three Songs for mezzo-soprano, viola and piano.
- York Bowen Fantasy for viola & piano Op.54.
- Hugill Winter Journey for baritone and piano.
- Hugill Three pieces from The Book of Common Prayer for viola and piano.
- Hugill Quickening for mezzo-soprano, viola and piano.
An evening inspired by English and Welsh poets, with Robert Hugill's settings of Rowan Williams, and Christina Rosetti (both of which featured on 'Quickening', the recent disc of Robert Hugill's music), George Butterworth's iconic A.E. Housman cycle and Frank Bridge's settings of Matthew Arnold and Shelley. Both Hugill's song cycle 'Quickening' and Bridge's 'Three Songs', combine voice, viola and piano, and complementary instrumental music is provided by York Bowen's lyrical 'Fantasy' for viola & piano, and a work by Hugill which was premiered by Rosalind Ventris earlier this year.
Pre-concert Talk | Robert Hugill, 5:30pm.
Artists / Speakers: Robert Hugil, Anna Huntley, James Newby, Rosalind Ventris, William Vann.


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This is surreal. And yet real. Let me take a step back, tell you what I've seen, what I've been part of, and then try and process the effect that it's had.
So. I got back to Karlsruhe some days ago and that same evening I watched a fully-staged, fully-lit piano rehearsal. That means of course I saw the whole thing as it will be on opening night – right down to the singers' make-up – except that there was no orchestra. Since then we've had lots of rehearsals with orchestra and singers, some of them fully staged, some not, but all without costumes. That means I've seen and heard all the constituent parts, just not at the same time. Tomorrow, there's a full rehearsal with everything and then the final rehearsal the following day. At those two rehearsals, all changes will have been made and everything will be set in stone for opening night.
Now the processing part, and this bit is harder, because until you've written an opera and had this experience, it's hard to describe. Look – when you write a big orchestral piece and the music has been playing around and around in your head for so long, when you finally get to the concert and hear actual musicians in an actual orchestra playing it, it's a bit like an outer-body experience. This is like that, except multiplied by 1000 times!
I got here to find people walking around humming tunes that I've been thinking about for years now. And they're on stage acting out this drama that I've lived with for a very long time. These are real people, with real faces and bodies and their own personalities and thoughts – and they all come up to me and talk to me about the opera. It feels a bit like a person who has had some kind of crazy episode and created an alternative world in his mind, and then suddenly he gets somewhere and that world exists! It's all around him!
The other thing that took me by surprise, and I suppose it shouldn't really have, is the stage. In my head, where anything can happen, I imagined the action as much more cinematic. I didn't quite imagine it on a single stage the whole time. But when you're presented with the size of the stage, of the props – and Keith Warner's fantastic production (the main device of which is extremely clever but I don't want to give away) uses a lot of Wagnerian props, the hat with the horns, the spears, the dragon – with it all being so outsize, it throws you into this fantastic and fantastical non-reality. In other words, that stylisation and the confines of the stage give it tremendous power.
And I've been thrilled to watch the different ways of working of the Music Director Justin Brown (about whom I wrote last time), still refining, still bringing out the musical details, and the director Keith Warner. I've missed the period of rehearsals where Keith built the production, but even now I watch him go on stage and work with the singers on placement and timing. And what I really like about his directing is that he somehow allows everybody to be themselves while bringing out their aspects natural personalities for the roles. He doesn't force anything, but in a very gentle way he sees what is within them that they can use to live the story onstage. That's a very special human interaction and it allows the singers to become involved with their characters in very meaningful ways.
Yesterday, for instance, we had the understudy for the role of Houston singing while the first-cast actor was onstage acting. And there was a moment where the first-cast actor just started to sing, without even realising it. He was so in the moment that he hadn't even noticed that he was singing!
Other composers had warned me, "You don't want the director to ruin your opera!" But that was never a question with Keith. He is such a fine musician, he understands music so deeply, that everything he has brought has just added dimensions. I suspect also that he has a tension within himself about who the Wagners actually were, though he adores Wagner's music, and that this piece may have enabled him to work through some of that conflict! In any case, with Keith and Justin and the whole team, I couldn't be happier. Roll on opening night!


When the your hedge gets so overgrown it resembles an evil purple minion, even a novice gardener like me can tell that it might be time for a trim.
Our hedges needed cutting before we went away, and surprise, surprise, they hadn't magically cut themselves before our return.
Last Sunday, with the sun shining and the prospect of imminent visitors, I finally unearthed our shears and laid waste.
While we were on holiday, we visited Montacute, which has particularly amazing yew hedges. Apparently they got a starring role in Wolf Hall, but perhaps I was too busy watching Damian Lewis ponce about in big boots to take them in.
While we were at Montacute, I watched one of the gardeners wielding a petrol-powered hedge trimmer and saw the top tip of putting a picnic blanket under the hedge before you start, to catch all the clippings.
We do actually have an electric hedge trimmer, from when we attempted to keep the privet hedge in our old house under control. I thought it would make crisp hedge cutting a breeze. In practice I find it absolutely terrifying, convinced that either I'm going to cut straight through the power line, or lop off a few of my limbs. So I retreat to the low tech alternative, get snapping with the shears and pretend it's exercise for my arms.
As an added bonus, we didn't even have to trek to the tip. I managed to cram the hedge clippings into the garden waste bin, on top of all the cut grass, and they've been whisked away in the fornightly collection. It's all rock and roll excitement round here, I'm telling you.
Better get the shears out again. I'll just ignore the weeds.


As a care home in Grimsby who provide palliative care, we often find the subject of dying one of the hardest to tackle with many families. For obvious reasons, having a conversation about losing your loved one can be incredibly emotive and one many wish to avoid. That's why the work of charity Dying Matters and their Dying Matters week is so important.
Dying Matters is a charity whose focus is to raise awareness about dying, death and bereavement. As something that will inevitably come to us all, it is still a surprisingly taboo subject. Dying Matters aim, especially within the awareness week, is to get people talking about death. This year's focus being 'Are We Ready?' – do we have provisions in place for when we die? Will our loved ones be okay financially to cope with funeral costs? Have you made a living will? Have you put anything in place in regards to your palliative care should it be applicable?
These are all issues we should very much be prepared for. But as is human nature, a lot of us tend to brush them under the carpet, hoping we wont have to face or tackle them.
Palliative Care is a service provided within some care homes and hospices to ensure those with terminal illness are as comfortable as possible for the duration of their lives. A care plan is put in place to manage the pain and any other symptoms associated with your illness.
Your palliative care can also incorporate other aspects as well as the physical. By taking a holistic approach we can focus on psychological, spiritual and social support for both you and your family/carers too. This means the focus of your care deals with you as a person and not just your illness.
Waltham House Care Home, Grimsby work alongside you and your family and the relevant care agencies such a Macmillan and District nurses to make sure receive as much support as possible.
Why is Palliative Care and Dying Matters so important?
The fact of the matter is, we are all going to die. What we need to make sure of is that we have the relevant provisions in place to ensure we die with the dignity and respect we deserve and as we wish. Taking control of the care you receive and how you spend your remaining time here is incredibly important. All too often we read about families left in distress because their loved ones didn't receive the right level of care. With a robust palliative care plan in place this can where possible be avoided. It's not easy to talk about death, but everybody deserves to die with dignity.
If you or your loved one would like to visit Waltham House Care Home, Grimsby and have a chat with the team, then do not hesitate to get in touch. Contact us on 01472 827725 or send a message via our contact page.
Making the decision to place an elderly relative or loved one in residential care can be very difficult. They themselves might not feel ready to make the transition and give up the independence they've cherished. As a carer, you might feel like you've let them down but this really is not the case. If you and your loved one have found yourself in a state of limbo, there could be a solution in the provision of day services for the elderly.
Why choose Day Services for the Elderly?
Before taking the leap into residential care, you may find that day services for the elderly are the perfect compromise. Day services can give you, the carer, the extra support you may require and help your loved one to continue living independently whilst benefitting from stimulation, companionship and care.
What does Day Care consist of?
Here at Waltham House Care Home, Grimsby, our day services consist of a varied programme of activities, entertainment and of course, the same fantastic level of care our residents receive on a daily basis. You can choose to take advantage of a full day service or just a couple of hours – whatever suits you and your loved one. Day services include meals and personal care if needed, in addition to a full fun-packed activities schedule including professional singers, exercise classes and more. You can read about all about it on our Day Services page.
What are the benefits of Day Services for the Elderly?
Not only do day services benefit you the carer by giving you respite but for the elderly, day services offer sometimes much needed companionship by enabling them to socialise with their peers, combatting the loneliness often felt by elderly people. Mental and physical stimulation through activity programmes, preserving their independence and even improving their quality of life.
It's important that as a carer you take care of yourself as well. You can read more about this on the Age UK website.
Waltham House Care Home, Grimsby, provides a full programme of day care services. If it's something you think you and your loved one would like to look into then by all means, give us a call on 01472 827725 or visit or send a message via our contact us page.
For many years it was thought within medical profession that nostalgia had a negative impact on people's mental health. But after decades of research it has now been shown that nostalgia spaces actually have a beneficial effect. And no more so for than in Dementia Care.
Nostalgia therapy, or Reminiscence therapy as it is often referred to is the practice of using physical prompts such as photographs, film footage, props, furniture and music. It has become common practice for a lot of care homes to create nostalgia spaces from a simple 1950s living room set up to whole high streets complete with bus stops or more recently a care home in Bradford have set up a train carriage featuring a trolley service and TVs that act as windows, displaying the passing scenery.
What are the benefits of Nostalgia spaces?
Research has shown that nostalgia spaces help improve mood, cognition and general behaviour. Because those with Dementia and Alzheimer's will increasingly struggle with their short term memory, it's thought that evoking past memories of happy times and places help elevate people's moods and create a feeling of belonging and safety. Nostalgia spaces help bring about comfort.
"Whether it's a sunny day or calming decor, the environment around us has a real impact on our quality of life. This is especially true for people with dementia who may be experiencing sensory difficulties or may become confused in unfamiliar places.
It might not always be possible to create large nostalgia spaces at home or in care facilities, but it is easy to create nostalgia prompts such as memory boxes or memory albums. Even CDs or playlists that bring back memories for your loved one will be beneficial to their mood.
At Waltham House, we use dementia care mapping to further understand our residents meaning we can tailor their care. If you'd like to organise a visit or have a chat about the care we provide, you can call on 01472 827725 or via our contact page.
March 25th sees the start of National Workouts and Wellbeing week. We all know that staying active is incredibly important for our physical and mental health. But when it comes to staying active in your later years the challenges can be a little more difficult to tackle.
As we advance in years, mobility and flexibility can become lessened and we have to take these issues into consideration when thinking about our bodies and the way we move them.
You might be thinking, why start now? But even the smallest increase of movement can be of huge benefit. A Swedish study showed that staying active was the number one contributor to longevity of life. Moving more helps elderly people stay independent for longer and the positive effects on mental health have been proven time and time again.
As well as the benefits to physical and mental health, moving your body more can also help reduce the risks of conditions including Alzheimer's and dementia.
If your mobility or range of movement is reduced there are lots of low impact exercises and adjustments you can make to enable movement without causing pain or injury.
If your legs are still in reasonable order, then a gentle walk is always a great starting place. It can be as small as walking round your living room a couple of times a day to venturing around your block and getting some fresh air.
For those who prefer or need seated movement, some gentle arm stretches and movement really help to keep the blood pumping. The NHS website have some simple but effective exercises to try. These include light stretches, arm raises and neck rotations.
Starting something new can often feel daunting, but the benefits of moving more are vast.
At Waltham House we actively encourage all our residents to move more and run a regular programme of exercise that everyone is invited to join in with.
One of the questions we're often asked here at Waltham House, Care Home is "can Dementia can be prevented?" The simple answer is no. Factors such as genetics and age play a huge part in the development of dementia. But the good news is, there are lots of proactive things you can do to reduce the risk and help keep a healthy mind and body well into old age.
The relationship between body and mind is never more important than in your senior years. Staying active and looking after yourself is the greatest gift you can give yourself. Don't worry, we're not suggesting for one minute you train for the next marathon or become a chess master. But by taking a few simple steps, your mind and body's health can be improved dramatically.
The smallest amount of movement in the body can be of great benefit. This could be a gentle walk around the garden, simply moving your feet and arms from a seated position or if you're feeling a little more ambitious, swimming and yoga are great, low impact ways to keep the body moving.
It's certainly a big ask to expect anyone to change the habits of a lifetime, but healthy eating doesn't have to be the shock to the system one might think. Eating a well balanced and nutritional diet is key to everyone's health, regardless of age. Try adding an extra vegetable to your evening meal or reducing the number of sugars you take from two to one. It's these small changes that will have the biggest impact.
There's no denying that keeping the mind active is one of the most important factors in combating dementia. Reading daily is a great way to keep the cogs turning, as are crosswords and and word-searches. Why not ask the grandkids to show you some puzzle games on their mobile devices, they can often be much easier to use than you'd expect and are great fun!
There are lots of other things you might want to consider to help reduce the risk of dementia. Having a healthy heart is key. As well as healthy eating and exercise, stopping smoking and reducing your alcohol intake are also vital. The NHS website has some great information on ways to help with this.
Loneliness and lack of social interaction are often noted as contributing factors to dementia onset; did you know we offer day services for the elderly here at Waltham House, Grimsby? You can chose to drop by for a couple of hours or spend the day. Take part in our full programme of social and entertainment activities while meeting new people and staying active.
With the cold weather upon us, we really need to take the time to think about the elderly and what we can do to help them. Whether that is making sure your elderly neighbour has enough supplies in case they are unable to get out for a few days. Or ensuring they are receiving their winter fuel allowance.


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Q: Change "List of Listings" text I tried to change the "List of Listings" text with the command
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before my \begin{document}. What's wrong with this?
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worked like a charm.
Edit: No error occurred, just no change in the text. It's still "List of Listings".
By the way this is how I included it:
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I've seen that on the "List of Listings" page the numbering starts with "1" but it should be a "V". Some hints?
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A: For answering your page numbering question:
Insert a \cleardoublepage just before \pagenumbering{arabic}. That should fix the roman numbering on your List of listings.

A: Use \lstlistoflistings
\listoflistings is from the listing package. \lstlistoflistings is from listings package (Notice the plural). You should not use both at the same time.
If you are using the listing package, use
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A: Just tried to change it myself. There is a separate command that provides the name. E.g.:
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so both \lstlistingname and \lstlistlistingname need to be changed.

A: Non of above answers worked for me. The commands that solved my issue were:
\renewcommand{\listingscaption}{Code}
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Note: the commands above are for the Listing package, not for the Listings package!

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Dubai — Shafiq Alam and Mohamad Sarhi from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, have won the third edition of the 7-Day Brief Competition powered by YouTube at the Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity.
Their winning video, in response to a brief from UN Women, was a makeup tutorial. While it resembles popular beauty vlogs, the intent is much starker: to cover facial bruises inflicted by domestic violence. The 60-second film ends urging viewers to donate to hotlines across the region for women who are victims of violence.
In the Middle East and North Africa, UN Women aims to improve and expand mechanisms to protect women, including shelters, psychosocial services and legal support. Hotlines will tie these services together in each country, with women able to call 24/7.
"The silence surrounding violence against women in the region needs to be broken," said Mohammad Naciri, regional director, UN Women. "Violence against women and girls is the single most harmful practice in achieving equality. The winning entry is incredibly powerful; it's a conversation starter and shows us that violence for many women is a lived reality."
Emma Farmer, festival director, Dubai Lynx, said, "We're delighted to have partnered with YouTube to once again deliver the 7-Day Brief. It's an incredibly effective competition that raises the profile of both the winners and the client. The UN Women's mission is an important one, and the winning video has resonated with this resulting in a powerful campaign. I'd like to congratulate the team on their worthy win."
The brief was announced on Jan. 14, and videos had to be submitted in seven days. Entries were judged by a panel led by Ramsey Naja, CCO, MEA, J. Walter Thompson.
The two winners will be given the option to flying to the Cannes Lions international Festival of Creativity 2015 this June.


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By Kevin Wolma
Hudsonville athletic director
Wolma is in his third school year as athletic director at Hudsonville and previously coached basketball and golf. Below is a recent "30-second timeout" he wrote for the Hudsonville district newsletter.
We were five seconds away from one of the greatest upsets in the history of Caledonia basketball.
During the regular season, South Christian had beaten us by more than 30 points on two different occasions. The District Finals became the site for the third contest between the two schools on a warm March day.
We were able to slow them down just enough to stay within striking distance until late in the fourth quarter, when we finally took the lead for the first time. South Christian had one last chance with seven seconds left on the clock. After a timeout, they in-bounded the ball from the sideline and their player forced up a shot. I could see it was going to be short from my viewpoint, and my heart began to race with adrenaline as I could sense the impossible was going to become possible.
What happened next has stuck with me for the rest of my life, as one of the South Christian players pushed one of our players in the back, grabbed the rebound, and put the ball in the basket with one second left.
Game over. South Christian wins the District championship.
For the next eight years as a varsity basketball coach, I held a grudge against officials for that one call. Twelve years later, after I was done coaching, I went back and watched the game over again for the first time. I almost turned the video off when they in-bounded the ball in those last seven seconds because I did not want to relive that moment and the ensuing emotions that took place.
While watching I discovered something.
The South Christian player did not shove my player as much as I thought, and our players did not box out like I had thought, which made it easier for them to get the rebound and score. Looking back, did I even tell my players to box out during that last timeout before the ball was in-bounded?
At that moment it became very clear to me that what we see during a game may be clouded because we want our team to gain every advantage and every call in order for them to be successful. Perception is not reality. Officials are human. They will make mistakes just like the coaches and players do during a game.
There still has never been a game that has been decided by an official. Some people will say that the Class B Semifinal boys basketball game (in 2010) was decided on an official's call when they ruled one of Forest Hills Northern's player's foot was on the line on his last-second shot when in reality his foot clearly was behind the line. That call cost them a chance to play in the (MHSAA) Finals.
Coach Steve Harvey was quoted in the paper as saying, "We had opportunities to take care of the game before it even came down to that shot." In the moment it seemed like that one play cost Forest Hills Northern the game, but there were over 50 possessions on offense and defense that preceded the play and potential outcome.
Having the opportunity to spend time with officials inside the locker room has made it very evident they are serious about their jobs and calling the best game they can. I have had requests from officials to have a monitor available to break down film an hour and a half before their contest begins to see strengths and weaknesses in their placement and mechanics from prior contests. I have had officials upset at halftime or after a game because they realized they made a mistake. I have had officials contact me personally after a game to apologize for a call made during the contest.
In the business world and also in education we use the word collaboration a lot. Officials collaborate before, during, and after every contest to garner more knowledge so they can continue to improve.
This is not even their full time job. Officials do what they do because they love the game and want to give back to the sport that made an impact on them.
The next time we are at a game and we think the officials missed a call, let's take a 30-second timeout to gather our emotions so we do not say anything we will regret later. Instead let's spend our energy cheering on our teams to be the best they can be.
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Rei and Dave decided early on they wouldn't have a ceremony nor reception and instead decided to have a special anniversary shoot in Hawaii.
Hoping to save money, the couple visited many wedding and travel companies in search of a plan that would suit them. They soon realized that if they went with a wedding company or travel agency they wouldn't get to choose the shooting locations and may not like the style of the photographer included in the package. Another problem for the couple was their budget. Many travel packages and plans wouldn't fit their budget so they decided to do things on their own.
Rei and Dave learned about destination photography and hiring a local photographer through a TV show and decided to look into it more. While they were searching for a photographer in Hawaii, Rei's mom had suggested Tokyo-based photographer Takano Kazuki.
The couple was a bit skeptical at first. They didn't want to pay to fly the photographer all the way to Hawai'i on top of their own flight tickets and accommodations. But upon asking, they found out that Kazuki was on his way to Hawai'i around the same date! As well as the perfect timing, Kazuki's photo shoot packages were just right for the couple to manage — it was simply meant to be!
We were able to meet Kazuki before our photo shoot which was really nice. Even though we still weren't decided on what we wanted our photo shoot to look like, or even the poses we'd do, we were able to discuss a lot with Kazuki. He listened intently to our requests and what we were looking for in the photo shoot. All the details like the exact meeting time/place and date were discussed via the Famarry chat system.
When did you start getting your dress and accessories ready?
My dress was hand made by my mother! When she heard we were having our photo shoot on the relaxing beaches of Hawai'i, she decided to design a casual and laid-back dress. As for the bouquet, I found a florist through my friend and made arrangements to pick the bouquet up the morning of the shoot. Since the dress was a very simple flowing white dress I asked the florist to make the bouquet very colorful so it could add some color to our photos.
How was your photo shoot?
It was great! We are all really close in age so it was like meeting a friend rather than a photographer (haha!). We were telling Kazuki how we really don't like doing poses since it feels awkward and embarrassing so he instead took a lot of candid photos of us which we really enjoyed. Having more spontaneity in our photos makes it feel more natural and not so embarrassing! We actually have a little one on the way so we are really looking forward to asking Kazuki again for a maternity photo shoot in the near future. It was really great to meet a photographer that listened so closely to our needs and was such a friend to us.
Any advice for future couples?
We weren't that comfortable in front of the camera to begin with so we were a bit nervous. We still don't like being in front of the camera but perhaps we've gotten a little used to it now (haha!) Photo shoots take up a fair bit of time so I think it's best to keep your schedule flexible. That way you will feel more at ease and be able to take really great photos! It's also a good idea to research the weather conditions of your photo shoot day as the date gets closer so you can make backup plans if need be. The only regret we really have is our slight weight gain from eating too much of the tasty food in Hawaii (haha)!
We started at around 9 am and finished at 3 pm, having lunch together in between. First thing in the morning, we picked up our rental car and met at the hotel. The rental car really helped because we had to travel quite a bit. From our hotel, we drove all the way to the Kahala area for our photo shoot. Even though the shoot was about half a day, everything really went by so quickly!
A very candid shot of the couple walking across the sand. "If you're shy like we are, then you should definitely try this shot too!"
With a relaxed demeanor and beautiful smile, we see the bride with her colorful bouquet. This was the groom's favorite shot.
Rei and Dave were apprehensive about doing poses so I did the photo shoot in a very photojournalistic style. It was nice, we got to talk and really just enjoy ourselves.
Without really focusing on all the small details I just went with the flow occasionally calling out to them things like "Wait! just like that!" "Just talk freely, I'm not even here!" haha. The two really created a lovely atmosphere for the photo shoot themselves, I just happened to capture all the sweet moments :).
I took a lot of pictures while we were driving about, that was a really great memory for me personally.
To have a photo shoot in Hawai'i is really something special. I wanted to make the photos similar to vacation photos and let the couple forget that they're having a photo shoot and instead feel like they're on vacation. I'm so honored to have shared such a lovely time with them.


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