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Paper Count: 13
Search results for: Viliam Makis
13 Residual Life Prediction for a System Subject to Condition Monitoring and Two Failure Modes
Authors: Akram Khaleghei, Ghosheh Balagh, Viliam Makis
In this paper, we investigate the residual life prediction problem for a partially observable system subject to two failure modes, namely a catastrophic failure and a failure due to the system degradation. The system is subject to condition monitoring and the degradation process is described by a hidden Markov model with unknown parameters. The parameter estimation procedure based on an EM algorithm is developed and the formulas for the conditional reliability function and the mean residual life are derived, illustrated by a numerical example.
Keywords: partially observable system, hidden Markov model, competing risks, residual life prediction
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12 An Optimal Bayesian Maintenance Policy for a Partially Observable System Subject to Two Failure Modes
Authors: Akram Khaleghei Ghosheh Balagh, Viliam Makis, Leila Jafari
In this paper, we present a new maintenance model for a partially observable system subject to two failure modes, namely a catastrophic failure and a failure due to the system degradation. The system is subject to condition monitoring and the degradation process is described by a hidden Markov model. A cost-optimal Bayesian control policy is developed for maintaining the system. The control problem is formulated in the semi-Markov decision process framework. An effective computational algorithm is developed and illustrated by a numerical example.
Keywords: partially observable system, hidden Markov model, competing risks, multivariate Bayesian control
11 Optimal Production and Maintenance Policy for a Partially Observable Production System with Stochastic Demand
Authors: Leila Jafari, Viliam Makis
In this paper, the joint optimization of the economic manufacturing quantity (EMQ), safety stock level, and condition-based maintenance (CBM) is presented for a partially observable, deteriorating system subject to random failure. The demand is stochastic and it is described by a Poisson process. The stochastic model is developed and the optimization problem is formulated in the semi-Markov decision process framework. A modification of the policy iteration algorithm is developed to find the optimal policy. A numerical example is presented to compare the optimal policy with the policy considering zero safety stock.
Keywords: condition-based maintenance, economic manufacturing quantity, safety stock, stochastic demand
10 Optimal Bayesian Control of the Proportion of Defectives in a Manufacturing Process
Authors: Viliam Makis, Farnoosh Naderkhani, Leila Jafari
In this paper, we present a model and an algorithm for the calculation of the optimal control limit, average cost, sample size, and the sampling interval for an optimal Bayesian chart to control the proportion of defective items produced using a semi-Markov decision process approach. Traditional p-chart has been widely used for controlling the proportion of defectives in various kinds of production processes for many years. It is well known that traditional non-Bayesian charts are not optimal, but very few optimal Bayesian control charts have been developed in the literature, mostly considering finite horizon. The objective of this paper is to develop a fast computational algorithm to obtain the optimal parameters of a Bayesian p-chart. The decision problem is formulated in the partially observable framework and the developed algorithm is illustrated by a numerical example.
Keywords: Bayesian control chart, semi-Markov decision process, quality control, partially observable process
9 Optimal Maintenance Policy for a Partially Observable Two-Unit System
Authors: Leila Jafari, Viliam Makis, G. B. Akram Khaleghei
In this paper, we present a maintenance model of a two-unit series system with economic dependence. Unit#1, which is considered to be more expensive and more important, is subject to condition monitoring (CM) at equidistant, discrete time epochs and unit#2, which is not subject to CM, has a general lifetime distribution. The multivariate observation vectors obtained through condition monitoring carry partial information about the hidden state of unit#1, which can be in a healthy or a warning state while operating. Only the failure state is assumed to be observable for both units. The objective is to find an optimal opportunistic maintenance policy minimizing the long-run expected average cost per unit time. The problem is formulated and solved in the partially observable semi-Markov decision process framework. An effective computational algorithm for finding the optimal policy and the minimum average cost is developed and illustrated by a numerical example.
Keywords: condition-based maintenance, semi-Markov decision process, multivariate Bayesian control chart, partially observable system, two-unit system
8 A Partially Accelerated Life Test Planning with Competing Risks and Linear Degradation Path under Tampered Failure Rate Model
Authors: Fariba Azizi, Firoozeh Haghighi, Viliam Makis
In this paper, we propose a method to model the relationship between failure time and degradation for a simple step stress test where underlying degradation path is linear and different causes of failure are possible. It is assumed that the intensity function depends only on the degradation value. No assumptions are made about the distribution of the failure times. A simple step-stress test is used to shorten failure time of products and a tampered failure rate (TFR) model is proposed to describe the effect of the changing stress on the intensities. We assume that some of the products that fail during the test have a cause of failure that is only known to belong to a certain subset of all possible failures. This case is known as masking. In the presence of masking, the maximum likelihood estimates (MLEs) of the model parameters are obtained through an expectation-maximization (EM) algorithm by treating the causes of failure as missing values. The effect of incomplete information on the estimation of parameters is studied through a Monte-Carlo simulation. Finally, a real example is analyzed to illustrate the application of the proposed methods.
Keywords: cause of failure, linear degradation path, reliability function, expectation-maximization algorithm, intensity, masked data
7 A Condition-Based Maintenance Policy for Multi-Unit Systems Subject to Deterioration
Authors: Nooshin Salari, Viliam Makis
In this paper, we propose a condition-based maintenance policy for multi-unit systems considering the existence of economic dependency among units. We consider a system composed of N identical units, where each unit deteriorates independently. Deterioration process of each unit is modeled as a three-state continuous time homogeneous Markov chain with two working states and a failure state. The average production rate of units varies in different working states and demand rate of the system is constant. Units are inspected at equidistant time epochs, and decision regarding performing maintenance is determined by the number of units in the failure state. If the total number of units in the failure state exceeds a critical level, maintenance is initiated, where units in failed state are replaced correctively and deteriorated state units are maintained preventively. Our objective is to determine the optimal number of failed units to initiate maintenance minimizing the long run expected average cost per unit time. The problem is formulated and solved in the semi-Markov decision process (SMDP) framework. A numerical example is developed to demonstrate the proposed policy and the comparison with the corrective maintenance policy is presented.
Keywords: reliability, maintenance optimization, semi-Markov decision process, production
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6 Optimal Opportunistic Maintenance Policy for a Two-Unit System
Authors: Nooshin Salari, Viliam Makis, Jane Doe
This paper presents a maintenance policy for a system consisting of two units. Unit 1 is gradually deteriorating and is subject to soft failure. Unit 2 has a general lifetime distribution and is subject to hard failure. Condition of unit 1 of the system is monitored periodically and it is considered as failed when its deterioration level reaches or exceeds a critical level N. At the failure time of unit 2 system is considered as failed, and unit 2 will be correctively replaced by the next inspection epoch. Unit 1 or 2 are preventively replaced when deterioration level of unit 1 or age of unit 2 exceeds the related preventive maintenance (PM) levels. At the time of corrective or preventive replacement of unit 2, there is an opportunity to replace unit 1 if its deterioration level reaches the opportunistic maintenance (OM) level. If unit 2 fails in an inspection interval, system stops operating although unit 1 has not failed. A mathematical model is derived to find the preventive and opportunistic replacement levels for unit 1 and preventive replacement age for unit 2, that minimize the long run expected average cost per unit time. The problem is formulated and solved in the semi-Markov decision process (SMDP) framework. Numerical example is provided to illustrate the performance of the proposed model and the comparison of the proposed model with an optimal policy without opportunistic maintenance level for unit 1 is carried out.
Keywords: condition-based maintenance, opportunistic maintenance, preventive maintenance, two-unit system
5 Comparison of Two Maintenance Policies for a Two-Unit Series System Considering General Repair
Authors: Seyedvahid Najafi, Viliam Makis
In recent years, maintenance optimization has attracted special attention due to the growth of industrial systems complexity. Maintenance costs are high for many systems, and preventive maintenance is effective when it increases operations' reliability and safety at a reduced cost. The novelty of this research is to consider general repair in the modeling of multi-unit series systems and solve the maintenance problem for such systems using the semi-Markov decision process (SMDP) framework. We propose an opportunistic maintenance policy for a series system composed of two main units. Unit 1, which is more expensive than unit 2, is subjected to condition monitoring, and its deterioration is modeled using a gamma process. Unit 1 hazard rate is estimated by the proportional hazards model (PHM), and two hazard rate control limits are considered as the thresholds of maintenance interventions for unit 1. Maintenance is performed on unit 2, considering an age control limit. The objective is to find the optimal control limits and minimize the long-run expected average cost per unit time. The proposed algorithm is applied to a numerical example to compare the effectiveness of the proposed policy (policy Ⅰ) with policy Ⅱ, which is similar to policy Ⅰ, but instead of general repair, replacement is performed. Results show that policy Ⅰ leads to lower average cost compared with policy Ⅱ.
Keywords: condition-based maintenance, proportional hazards model, semi-Markov decision process, two-unit series systems
4 Jointly Optimal Statistical Process Control and Maintenance Policy for Deteriorating Processes
Authors: Lucas Paganin, Viliam Makis
With the advent of globalization, the market competition has become a major issue for most companies. One of the main strategies to overcome this situation is the quality improvement of the product at a lower cost to meet customers' expectations. In order to achieve the desired quality of products, it is important to control the process to meet the specifications, and to implement the optimal maintenance policy for the machines and the production lines. Thus, the overall objective is to reduce process variation and the production and maintenance costs. In this paper, an integrated model involving Statistical Process Control (SPC) and maintenance is developed to achieve this goal. Therefore, the main focus of this paper is to develop the jointly optimal maintenance and statistical process control policy minimizing the total long run expected average cost per unit time. In our model, the production process can go out of control due to either the deterioration of equipment or other assignable causes. The equipment is also subject to failures in any of the operating states due to deterioration and aging. Hence, the process mean is controlled by an Xbar control chart using equidistant sampling epochs. We assume that the machine inspection epochs are the times when the control chart signals an out-of-control condition, considering both true and false alarms. At these times, the production process will be stopped, and an investigation will be conducted not only to determine whether it is a true or false alarm, but also to identify the causes of the true alarm, whether it was caused by the change in the machine setting, by other assignable causes, or by both. If the system is out of control, the proper actions will be taken to bring it back to the in-control state. At these epochs, a maintenance action can be taken, which can be no action, or preventive replacement of the unit. When the equipment is in the failure state, a corrective maintenance action is performed, which can be minimal repair or replacement of the machine and the process is brought to the in-control state. SMDP framework is used to formulate and solve the joint control problem. Numerical example is developed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the control policy.
Keywords: maintenance, semi-Markov decision process, statistical process control, Xbar control chart
3 Optimal Maintenance Policy for a Three-Unit System
Authors: A. Abbou, V. Makis, N. Salari
We study the condition-based maintenance (CBM) problem of a system subject to stochastic deterioration. The system is composed of three units (or modules): (i) Module 1 deterioration follows a Markov process with two operational states and one failure state. The operational states are partially observable through periodic condition monitoring. (ii) Module 2 deterioration follows a Gamma process with a known failure threshold. The deterioration level of this module is fully observable through periodic inspections. (iii) Only the operating age information is available of Module 3. The lifetime of this module has a general distribution. A CBM policy prescribes when to initiate a maintenance intervention and which modules to repair during intervention. Our objective is to determine the optimal CBM policy minimizing the long-run expected average cost of operating the system. This is achieved by formulating a Markov decision process (MDP) and developing the value iteration algorithm for solving the MDP. We provide numerical examples illustrating the cost-effectiveness of the optimal CBM policy through a comparison with heuristic policies commonly found in the literature.
Keywords: reliability, maintenance optimization, Markov decision process, heuristics
2 Optimal Bayesian Chart for Controlling Expected Number of Defects in Production Processes
Authors: V. Makis, L. Jafari
In this paper, we develop an optimal Bayesian chart to control the expected number of defects per inspection unit in production processes with long production runs. We formulate this control problem in the optimal stopping framework. The objective is to determine the optimal stopping rule minimizing the long-run expected average cost per unit time considering partial information obtained from the process sampling at regular epochs. We prove the optimality of the control limit policy, i.e., the process is stopped and the search for assignable causes is initiated when the posterior probability that the process is out of control exceeds a control limit. An algorithm in the semi-Markov decision process framework is developed to calculate the optimal control limit and the corresponding average cost. Numerical examples are presented to illustrate the developed optimal control chart and to compare it with the traditional u-chart.
Keywords: Bayesian u-chart, economic design, optimal stopping, semi-Markov decision process, statistical process control
1 Ionian Sea Aquarium-Museum in Kefallinia Island, Greece: A Hub Developing the Underwater Natural and Cultural Resources in the Ionian Sea and Advancing the Ocean Literacy to the Public
Authors: Ferentinos George, Papatheodorou George, Belmonte Genuario, Geraga Maria, Christodoulou Dimitris, Fakiris Elias, Iatrou Margarita, Kordella Stravroula, Prevenios Michail, Mentogianis Vassilis, Sotiropoulos Makis
The Ionian Sea Aquarium-Museum in Kefallinia Island, Greece and its twinning with that of Santa Maria al Bagno in the Salento peninsula, Italy, are recently established Hubs in the Ionian Sea funded by the European Territorial Cooperation Programme, Greece-Italy 2007-2013. The objectives of the Ionian Sea Aquarium-Museum are: (i) exhibiting to the public the underwater natural and cultural treasures of the seas surrounding the island, (ii) the functioning of a recreational/vocational hub for all educational levels but also for sea users and stakeholders, to raise their awareness of the seas and engage them in the European notion of the Blue Growth of the Seas and (iii) setting up diving parks in sites of natural and cultural importance. The natural heritage in the Aquarium-Museum is exhibited in five tanks displaying the two most important benthic habitats in the Mediterranean Sea, that is, the Posidonia oceanica and the Coralligene assemblages with the associated rich fauna. The cultural heritage is exhibited in: (i) Dioramas displaying scale model replicas of the three best preserved ancient and historic wrecks. -The Fiscardo Roman wreck dating between 1st cent B.C. and 2nd cent. A.D., which is one of the largest and best preserved in the Mediterranean Sea. -The HMS PERSEUS British submarine, which is known for the second deepest submarine escape from all sunken submarines in WW II, and -A wooden wreck, the Italian ship Alma probably, which was requisitioned by the German army and used for transporting supplies and ammunition. (ii) Documentaries: The first two present the complete story from launching to sinking of: the HMS PERSEUS British submarine, the SS Ardena which is associated with the Italian Aqui Division killed by the German forces in Kefallinia and made known from the book and film "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" and the third documentary deals with the birth place of seafaring in the world, which took place in the Greek. Archipelago by Neanderthals and modern humans between 115 and 35 thousand years ago. The Aquarium-Museum starts from next year (a) educational programmes for schools and tourists to discover the natural and cultural treasures around Kefallinia island, (b) recreational/vocational holiday activities centered on eco-diving and get involved in mapping and monitoring NATURA 2000 sites around the island and thus actively engaged in the Blue Growth of the seas and (c) summer schools aimed at under/post-graduate students, who are interested in marine archaeology and geo-habitat mapping and are looking for a job in the sustainable management of the seas. The exhibition themes in the Aquarium-Museum as well as the recreational /vocational and educational activities are prepared by the Oceanus Net laboratories of Patras University and were selected after surveying the seafloor using the latest state of art sonar and camera technologies.
Keywords: aquarium-museum, cultural and natural treasures, ionian sea, Kefallinia Island


St. Ioannicius the Great of Bithynia (846). Hieromartyrs Nicander, bishop of Myra, and Hermas, presbyter (1st c.). New Hieromartyrs Arsenius, Alexander priests (1937). New Hieromartyr Ismail priest (1941). St. Mercurius, faster of the Kiev Caves (14th c.). St. Nicander, abbot of Gorodensk (Novgorod) (1607). Blessed Simon of Yurievets (1584). St. Paul, metropolitan of Tobolsk (1768). St. Sylvia, mother of St. Gregory the Dialogist (6th c.). Martyr Porphyrius the Mime of Caesarea (361) (Greek). St. John III Doukas Vataxis the Merciful, emperor of Nicaea (1254) (Greek).


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Huayrapongo (possibly from Quechua  wayra wind, punku door) also known as Ventanillas de la Playa El Tambo, is an archaeological site in Peru. It is situated in the Cajamarca Region, San Miguel Province, Llapa District. The site lies on the mountain Huayrapongo.

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Archaeological sites in Peru
Archaeological sites in Cajamarca Region
Mountains of Cajamarca Region

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July 28 for LGBTQ2
Judy Garland recorded "Over the Rainbow."
"Kiss Me, Kate" closes at New Century Theater NYC after 1077 performances
Walt Disney's animated musical film "Alice In Wonderland" released
Queen played at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Sleeping With the Past by Elton John was the #1 album in the U.K.
transwomen are not role models for women.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/canoe-kayak/canoe-slalom-transgender-judge-1.6118570 Canadian judge, Olympics' 1st openly trans official, fears stealing spotlight from canoeist daughter | CBC SportsKimberly Daniels is at the Tokyo Olympics to judge canoeing slalom, where her daughter Haley is representing Canada in an event newly introduced at the Games as a bid for greater gender equality.www.cbc.ca
there needs to be trans ID categories to ensure access to public square
but not to gender separated for women's protection/crisis/safe space
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-transgender-identification-gender-1.6117750 Transgender woman says getting gender-affirming ID in Ontario is an 'impossible struggle' | CBC NewsEver since Diana Bosco transitioned to female four years ago, she's been attempting to get proper identification that accurately reflects her gender — a process she describes as invasive and stymied by systemic discrimination against trans people.www.cbc.ca
there needs to be a separate category and records for trans athletes
https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2021/07/27/chelsea-mitchell-on-the-unfairness-of-trans-women-at-the-olympics Chelsea Mitchell on the unfairness of trans women at the OlympicsTransgender women have advantages that make competition against females inequitable, says an American collegiate runner | By Invitationwww.economist.com
intersectionality is interracial, it is not appropriate for a feminist theory to have a penis stuck in it and claiming to be victims too
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/racism-lgbtq-vancouver-1.6119507 Pervasive racism a toxic problem in Vancouver's LGBTQ community, say activists | CBC NewsVancouver is perceived by many as a safe haven for the LGBTQ community and yet, as these three members of it attest to, racism is an ongoing issue both online and in physical spaces.www.cbc.ca
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-community-voices/saved-chicagos-last-lesbian-bar-infused-black-queer-culture-rcna1514 They saved Chicago's last lesbian bar and infused it with Black queer culture<p>When Renauda Riddle and Angela Barnes agreed last year to purchase Joie De Vine, a lesbian-owned wine bar in Chicago, they had a single goal: to keep thewww.nbcnews.com
people need people role models ,not queerbaiting of things that do not have sexuality
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/07/27/om-nom-cut-the-rope-bisexual/People have discovered that Om Nom is canonically bisexual and they are losing itOm Nom, the cute green alien from popular mobile game Cut The Rope is canonically bisexual as revealed in a resurfaced interview with the game's creator.www.pinknews.co.uk
there are bisexuals, and there are people who do not want to be heterosexual
so there is a trend to call oneself a label and then be heterosexual to avoid being identified as the hetero oppressive problem – which these new trends in over labeling – the opposite of bisexual do not label me from last century
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/07/27/telegraph-bisexual-biphobia-letter/ Hateful Telegraph reader thinks daughter's bisexuality makes her a 'woke snowflake'British newspaper The Daily Telegraph published a 'grim' and 'biphobic' opinion piece about a father who called his 'woke' daughter's bisexuality a 'trend'.www.pinknews.co.uk
Heterosexuals have done gay for pay and taken roles that they SHOULD NOT – LGBTQ2 need role models and accurate representation
https://www.shoutoutuk.org/2021/07/28/lets-settle-this-can-straight-actors-play-gay-roles/Let's Settle This: Can Straight Actors Play Gay Roles? | Shout Out UKSupernova, the latest Hollywood film to feature straight actors playing gay men. It's time for Hollywood to stop discriminating gay people.www.shoutoutuk.org
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/leylamohammed/dababy-apology-hiv-aids-gay-dua-lipa DaBaby Sorry For HIV Comments After Dua Lipa Condemns HimThe rapper has come under sharp criticism for comments he made at a music festival and on Instagram.www.buzzfeednews.com
https://nypost.com/2021/07/27/will-anti-gay-anita-bryant-attend-lesbian-grandkids-wedding/ Will anti-gay Anita Bryant attend lesbian grandkid's wedding?She's blood, but she's also one of the most homophobic anti-LGBTQ activists the world has ever known.nypost.com
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/07/28/ghana-lgbtq-bill/ Lawmakers in Ghana seek to outlaw advocacy for gay rightsOn the list of potential offenses: organizing efforts to support sexual minorities, donating to such causes and posting encouraging messages on social media.www.washingtonpost.com
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and to the fabric of life in Yelm-area. I also brought a message from Miceal I read to the audience.
The "Dreamer has Awakened" flower easel from JZ & the RSE staff was gorgeous.
I was introduced to Dan's first great grandchild who was born the day before he passed, who he got to meet and hold.
a month ago to that very day.
and sent the attached OLG (Ontario Lottery and Gaming) official photo, granting permission for RSE to publish.
Congratulations to our Wendy! She planned to be online for RSE's Christmas, and may attend the Moments with the Master in January.
cc: Red & Blues since all of you would know Wendy, as well.


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Kanye, Kid Cudi, Ty Dolla Sign Sued Over Kids See Ghosts Song: Report
Ronald Oslin Bobb-Semple claims his voice appears in "Freeee (Ghost Town Pt. 2)" without permission
By Braudie Blais-Billie
Kid Cudi (Edward Berthelot/Getty Images); Kanye West (Bruce Glikas/Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic); Ty Dolla Sign (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Spotify)
Kanye West, Kid Cudi, and Ty Dolla Sign are being sued over their Kids See Ghosts collaboration "Freeee (Ghost Town Pt. 2)," the Blast and TMZ report. According to court documents obtained by the Blast, actor and performer Ronald Oslin Bobb-Semple is suing them, Def Jam, and Universal Music because he claims they "exploited the actual voice, words and performance" of his 2002 recording titled "The Spirit of Marcus Garvey (Garvey speaks to an all-Black audience)" without authorization or monetary compensation.
The suit alleges that "Bobb-Semple's voice and authorship is heard in the introductory words" of "Freeee (Ghost Town Pt. 2)." Bobb-Semple is reportedly seeking unspecified damages and an injunction against West, Cudi, Ty Dolla Sign and the record labels to stop them from continuing to profit off his work. Pitchfork has reached out to representatives of Kanye, Cudi, and Ty Dolla Sign for comment or further information.
According to TMZ, "The Spirit of Marcus Garvey (Garvey speaks to an all-Black audience)" is a presentation by Bobb-Semple in tribute to Marcus Garvey, a pioneering black rights activist of the early 20th century.
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Taiwanese media report iPhone 8 Plus cracked open mid-charge, probably due to battery fault
by Matthew Hughes — in Apple
Apple's latest cohort of mobile devices are not even a month old, and already there are reports of teething issues. The most troubling one comes from an iPhone 8 Plus owner in Taiwan, who claims her device cracked open while on charge.
According to Taiwanese and Chinese media, the phone belonged to a Ms. Wu, who recently renewed her phone contract and purchased a 64GB rose gold iPhone 8 Plus.
The issue emerged five days after purchasing the phone. Wu placed her phone on charge, using the supplied cable and adaptor. After three minutes, she reported seeing the front panel bulge, and eventually lift completely from the device.
According to multiple Taiwanese outlets, the phone was later recovered by the carrier, and has since been shipped to Apple for analysis.
Other iPhone 8 Plus owners have reported experiencing similar issues. One Japanese owner claims his phone arrived in a comparable state, with the screen visibly detached from the body.
届いたiPhone8plus、開けたら既に膨らんでた pic.twitter.com/eX3XprSzqv
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So far, the finger of blame is being pointed at the battery. Unconfirmed reports state the iPhone 8 Plus uses the same battery manufacturer, Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), as the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
But it's worth remembering a couple of things. Firstly, many of the details surrounding this incident are hazy and unconfirmed. Take them with a grain of salt.
Most of all, it's worth remembering that even if the reports are true, they aren't necessarily indicative of a trend. It could easily be a manufacturing flaw with a couple of individual devices.
Both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus had reports of exploding devices, but these were just isolated incidents, and millions of these phones were sold without issue.
We've reached out to Apple for clarification, and will update this piece should we hear back from them.
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So while I took a stove on the Colorado Trail and hated everything it was about, 1700 miles stoveless – from Mexico to Ashland, Oregon – taught me some things. I think what it taught me the most is that refried beans and rice as your main meal for 1700 miles is a terrible idea. Also that when you're cold, a warm meal is a magical thing. Mostly the first thing, though. I honestly think I could've made it through the entire trek stoveless had I just done some more preparation re: meals – I think that buy-as-you-go is not the way to go if you want to go stoveless. There just aren't enough options out there right now.
The Pocket Rocket is still a solid, straightforward, lightweight canister stove. I am entirely too clumsy to be trusted with an alcohol stove, and I have no desire to have decimated forests on my conscience, so a positive shutoff is nice. My technique on the PCT changed from actually cooking in my pot (which takes too damn long) to just rehydrating things like mac and cheese in my pot or a ziploc. The versatility, after 1700 miles of beans and rice, was well worth the weight.
Big enough for all the water necessary for a thruhiker meal, with enough space to squeeze in water for coffee. I kept the lid, but took the pan handle off, and it's great, and super light. I really just wish it came with a rubber band big enough to fit around the whole thing to keep it all together.
I carried this for the feels, to be honest – I probably should have sent it home, but it's cool for an item I'm gonna put on display to have traveled 2100 miles with me. It does have "Hiker to Town" on one edge and "Hiker to Trail" on the other, but this year's colors were not conducive to reading those things from more than five feet away. I ended up writing on my Tyvek with dry erase markers to use when hitching. I would've used it as kind of a camp towel – and I did, on occasion – but it's not very absorbent. Mostly, it kept my stove, gas canister, and lighter from rattling around inside my pot and driving me crazy, and when my rubber band broke, I tied it around the outside to keep everything together.
I picked this up in Hong Kong when I was teaching there, because it was orange plaid with a topographical overlay and also only $10 US, which is impressive for Hong Kong. Its color cheered me up and it managed to hold the shitload of food I carried no problem. The holes I put in it on the Colorado Trail got bigger, but never ripped-ripped. I sent it home when I picked up my bear can in Kennedy Meadows.
At Sonora Pass, I sent home my bear can and borrowed Hammer's food bag that she couldn't use yet – she's Canadian, and couldn't mail her bear can home from Kennedy Meadows North (US Shipping Only). I got it back to her at South Lake Tahoe, where I picked up Spesh's old Ursak and carried that all the way to Canada.


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Northern Mkeimin ()  is a Syrian village located in Uqayribat Subdistrict in Salamiyah District, Hama.  According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Northern Mkeimin had a population of 1028 in the 2004 census.

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Populated places in Salamiyah District


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In this role, the scientist will serve as the Formulation Development representative on small molecule development teams, providing functional area expertise during the development of clinical and commercial programs.
- Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Material Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant scientific field with minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry with emphasis on oral solid dosage forms.
- Experience in late stage development, optimization, and scale-up studies is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that enable effective management and resolution of complex, project-related issues involving collaborations with multiple functional areas.


Dar es Salaam, 2 April 2019 (IOM)* – Irregular migration from the East and Horn of Africa to southern Africa, presents countries along this route with a new challenge: how to manage these flows while ensuring that the human rights of migrants are respected and protected.
'Millions more are forced to choose between health care and daily expenses such as food, clothing and even a home'.
Over the past decade, countries in the WHO Western Pacific Region have made significant health gains and increased commitments to advance UHC.


But what will stand out, especially on the tarmac, is the Centaur. It's a curious apotheosis for a symbol that AI has been ambivalent about in the past. It goes back a long way, and just like the new livery, was originally linked to a new aircraft delivery. These were of the Lockheed L-749 Constellations in 1948, the first long-haul planes that would allow the airline to be truly global, and to mark that, JRD Tata, founder and chairman of AI, personally chose the Centaur as the one zodiac constellation that most symbolised dynamism and speed. (An intriguing rumour suggests he may have been influenced by its vague resemblance to a farohar, the Zoroastrian winged man symbol that represents a guardian spirit).
Since 1948 also marked the change from Tata Airlines to Air-India, with the airline getting the status of India's national carrier, the Centaur automatically became identified with the new corporation. It was under the Centaur, and the airline's Maharajah mascot, that AI flew its glory days in the 1950s and '60s.


This episode of the Drax Files focuses on 88-year-old Bernhard Dörries. A successful German film director whose prolific career spans more than 50 years and 129 films, Bernhard continues to explore storytelling and creativity through Second Life.
In Second Life, Bernhard's avatar is Bernhard McIntyre - a youthful representation of his creative intellect, as well as a vehicle to cope with the emotional and physical challenges of moving into an assisted living situation.
"My avatar is co-creator, equal partner in sharing feelings, co-owner of feelings and emotions," he says.
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Want to see more Second Life stories? Find previous episodes of The Drax Files: World Makers at Draxtor's Website, or at the links below - and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel - where you can watch the entire series.
Next entry Introducing All New "Fantasy" Starter Avatars!


Residents in Ward 2, which covers Paris, also voted for change electing newcomers Marc Laferriere and Steve Howes to unseat longtime councillor Shirley Simons.
Laferriere received 1,378 votes and Howes got 1,211, while Simons came in third with 770 votes. They were followed by Steve Acheson, who got 344 votes, Ellay Heys with 296 and Phil Ogborne with 52.
Thanking voters, Laferriere, attributed his successful campaign to several factors.
"I think my platform was a big part of the reason for our success," he said.
Laferriere also thanked Shirley Simons for her decades of service.
Laferriere received the most votes of any candidate in the ward races.
You can contact Marc directly at marc.laferriere@brant.ca or by phone at 226-934-7379 with your ideas, questions and concerns.
A lot of charges are going to get dropped and people getting away with crimes due to lack of availability to getting a lawyer and a timely trial.
There's been a lot of discussion about Joint Services Committee not being reconvened with the County of Brant and the City of Brantford. There's some incorrect information out there that we can't work together without it.
Here is an incomplete list of current shared services and initiatives FYI.
The County of Brant borders 6 municipalities and Six Nations of the Grand. We also have some joint services/initiatives with many of them and have a responsibility to explore future partnerships with that larger group including Brantford for cost savings and service enhancements in the region.
Do you know who is responsible for the stretch of 403 through Brantford and Brant county?
Great presentation by our County of Brant Public Library at council tonight.
They discussed impressive stats from last year and provided clarification about newsworthy items such as interlibrary loan cuts from the province and reciprocal borrowing with Brantford and other communities.
9:00am to Noon?? Hopefully there will be a chance to submit questions and the meeting will be recorded. Thanks for asking about alternatives.Side Note - for this meeting and all others - it would be so great if the County could do a one pager information sheet on the topic, current state of affairs, etc... to educate. Informed people, informed questions, informed choices, etc..


I'm Loving being a demonstrator and having so much fun meeting new people.
Wow it's Bonus Days!! Do you know what that mean's? Well it mean's for every $90 you spend in August you will have a $9 voucher to redeem in September. Isn't that just great you get more Bang for your Buck. Give me a call so that I can help you with your Purrchase.
Hi Everyone, This is week 5 of the Blog hop (Not last week as I mistakenly put) and the colour used was Blackberry Bliss. Really nice colour. I have posted a card on my Stampin' Up! Page showcasing this the card I made using this colour.
If you would like to purchase any of the products used for this card please email me at [email protected] or PM me and I will gladly help you. Please note that I can only sell to Australian residents. (Sorry) but I can always put you on to a great demonstator in your country if you would like.
Hi Everyone, this week is week 4 of the blog hop that I have join and the colour was Berry Burst. you will find my card from this blog on my stampin' Up! with Di's Den page. I have added a link on the above mentioned page for you to hop over and have a look. you will also find a tutorial for the little gift box in the photo. Have a great time see you all soon.
Up date of Stamping Up Page.
Hi Eveyone, I have just updated my Stamping up page. I have added a link to my Blogger page and my first Blog Hop.
here you will find some tutorials and helpful hints. It's fairly new I have only been blogging for the last 3 weeks so I will be adding item as I go along. If you would like to join my team to get the benifets of beautiful stamps and crafting items I would love to have you on board. you don't have to join to sell you can always just be a hobbist. If you join you will get to chose $235 of products of your choice for the low price of $169 along with free delivery on your first order. From then, any personal orders you place you will save 20% on. I'm sorry to say that I can only offer this to Australian residents, but if you are interested please contact me. my email address is [email protected] Love to hear from you.
But if you would just like to purchases "Stampin' Up! products I would love to be your demonstator. You can contact my on the same email address. look forward to hearing from you.
I have been busy doing some card making ready for my frist workshop from the new 2018 -2019 Annual Stampin' Up! catalogue.
I'm loving the new colours and heaps of the new stamp sets. I'm sad to see some of my favourite sets leaving, but I'm sure I will have some new favourites soon enough. one of the suites I do love is the "Share what you Love" I have made a few cards using this set and I know I will be using it a lot. here are a few photos of the cards I have made with it.
This suite have D.S.P. as well as Stamp set along with ribbon, pearls, doilies,Embossing folder and embelishments. If I can help you with your purchase of these products and other please give me a call on 0402 357 546 or you can email me at [email protected]il.com the other option is to PM me. I would love to be your demonstrator.
Well it's winter here in Australia and it's been mighty cold and wet.
Today is my Dad's 83rd Birthday and so I thought I would upload some more sheets for you all to have a look at. I know I have been a bit slack this year I haven't been making very many sheets. But it seems to have been one thing after another this year. What with my Husband having some nasty skin cancers removed to my Dad being in Hospital twice with Pneumonia. Along with all the family events this year. Like my Niece graduation from Uni, and her sister turning 21, and my Parents 60th wedding Anniversary. So we have been having a lot of family get togethers. Im hoping the second half of the year will be a bit quieter. At least while I organizing my Husbands 60th Birthday. Anyway enough about me and my life.
Winter is on it's way, so hopefully I will be able to spend more time in doors on my computer making some new sheets and kits. we are heading off on holidays for 2 weeks at the end of July 2015, I will not have any internet connection where I am going so I hope the creative juices will start to run ready for the Christmas sheets. I will send out an email blast in a few weeks letting all my members know when I will be unavailable.
I hope you are all doing ok, I have had to update my site as I had used up all my bandwidth.
Never mind I now am paying to keep this site open.
As I enjoy making these sheets I will do this for as long as I can. If the expense gets to much I will email everyone and let you know of any changes.
sorry for this but I have to say it.
Sorry It's been so long, Last year was so hectic for me. As we were saving for our oversea's trip to China and Hong Kong, as well as working lots of overtime. This year in conparision is very slow at work. but this month February has been a sad month for me. After 16 1/2 years I had to fair well my beloved Dog Ruby as she couldn't walk any more with bad hips and blind in one eye, but worse was the fact that she had a brain tumor and didn't know where she was anymore. I know she is in a better place now but my heart is sad.
I will try and add more sheets this year as well, as I had a slack year last year.
keep well all and love each other every day as life is too short to waste.
It's Live today the new 2018 - 2019 annual Stampin' Up! Catalogue. Please let me help you with all your stamping needs. You can either Call me on the number below after 3 30pm week days or email me on [email protected]mail.com or you can PM me. I would love to be your demonstrator. I hold classes from time to time when I am asked and do workshops in your home or mine (with a make and take). I have a Facebook group page with lots of helpful tips and tutorials the page is called "Di's Den for Stamping Crafting and Tutorials" you will have to become a member to be able to access the contents. You can also check out my work on Pinterest, just put in my name to find me.


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Westfield Primary, Haverhill
Concertus designed Westfield Primary School to accommodate 420 pupils, with the flexibility for the building to be used as a community hub. The team successfully managed the project, which was developed in conjunction with a neighbouring high school, through to... View Project
Pakefield High School, Lowestoft
The project comprised of the construction of a new high school building incorporating classrooms, science laboratories, food technology rooms, a music suite and performing arts centre, school hall together with staff administration areas. The project was procured via an NEC... View Project
Motel One, Manchester
Hodder + Partners won an architectural competition organized by Olympian Homes in November 2011 to design a 330 bed hotel with bar and breakfast facilities for Motel One, a German hotel operator with a philosophy to provide a high quality... View Project
Sainsbury's sustainable store, Weymouth
Stride Treglown is pleased to announce the completion of a brand new 40,000 square foot superstore for the town of Weymouth. The new store opens its doors for the first time in mid-October, and forms part of the new Weymouth... View Project
Glenmona development, Belfast
Planning consultancy Turley Associates, acting for the Belfast Diocese of Conor and Down, has secured a major planning decision that will see the regeneration of West Belfast. The 85-acre scheme, known as Glenmona, will see the construction of: 450 new... View Project
Strathaven Airfield house, Scotland
Strathaven Airfield is the oldest continually used airstrip in Scotland. It is now a busy and active centre for micro-lighting and the owner has commissioned the practice to design a house for himself and his partner to be situated parallel... View Project
Parc Prestatyn, North Wales
The retail park consists of a new 75,000sqft Tesco and 125,000sqft of non-retail space which has been divided into 9 different sized units. These units are now home to several major retailers including Marks & Spencer, River Island, Next, Boots,... View Project
Heart of Architecture, Clerkenwell
Giles Miller studio was delighted to team up with British precision metal fabricators Tecan in presenting 'The Heart of Architecture'. This innovative installation was constructed at the iconic St Johns Gate as part of Clerkenwell Design Week. London's Clerkenwell boasts... View Project
Designed to Win – The Design Museum London
Urban Salon worked as designers for the Design Museum's Summer 2012 exhibition, "Designed to Win" has been completed and is open to the public. The show which explores how design and sport combine to 'push the limits of human endeavour'... View Project
Alex Monroe Studio, Snowsfields London
Alex Monroe has been successfully making jewellery in Southwark for 25 years. In 2009 DSDHA were asked to develop his new jewellery studio in Snowsfields, within the Bermondsey Conservation Area, to provide a showcase for Alex's growing business, which was... View Project
Level Shoe District, Dubai Mall UAE
Commissioned to create a mural for the Womens VIP area at the Dubai Mall Shoe District, the Giles Miller Studio worked alongside interior designers Shed to produce a tailor-made ceramic wall covering featuring tiles arrayed in floral formations in a... View Project
The Undercroft Gift Shop, Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral's retail space has been transformed by LED Light Sheet illuminated oak display cabinets and a sales desk designed by architectural practice Purcell. 10 years ago Mark Sutton Vane lit this space when it was the Durham Cathedral Treasury,... View Project
University Centre Hastings, East Sussex
UCH2 is a major new building for University Centre Hastings – a satellite campus of the University of Brighton. The 3,770 sq.m building will allow University Centre Hastings to more than double its capacity to over 1,000 student places and... View Project
Scotsman Steps, Edinburgh
The Fruitmarket Gallery commissioned a new public installation by Turner-Prize winning artist Martin Creed. Haworth Tompkins worked with Martin and the Gallery to re-surface the steps with different and contrasting marbles from all over the world. He describes the project... View Project
University Square Stratford, London
AWW announces the official opening of University Square Stratford by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Chancellor of the University of London today. University Square, situated at the heart of Stratford's cultural quarter, is a unique collaboration between the University... View Project
Reception Desk Design for the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
The long awaited refurbishment to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art foyer is now complete. The space has been rationalised and simplified and our new desk design is now the one simple feature within the space. We designed the... View Project
Park House, Oxford Street, London
Park House is a mixed use building in the West end of Oxford Street which integrates three floors of retail space , offices and multiple residential units. Occupying an entire city block, this distinctive island site with a long facade... View Project
Abode at Great Kneighton, Cambridge
The scheme Abode at Great Kneighton is a large-scale housing development containing 450 sustainable new homes on the edge of Cambridge. Built on the former Clay Farm site, it is a key part of a major new housing and mixed... View Project
Mayfair House, London
This project comprises a private house situated within the Mayfair Conservation Area, which was granted planning consent by Westminster Council in November 2009. The project is part conversion of an 18th century public house, and part new build, backing onto... View Project
High Barn (Phase 1), Hampshire
This house has evolved from a farmer's longhouse. It is set on a hillside within a protected 'area of outstanding natural beauty' in the Hampshire countryside. It has been remodeled to capture the spirit of the original farm building, and... View Project
24 Britton Street, London
A 1970's office building in a great setting in the heart of the Clerkenwell Conservation Area. The client brief asked for complete refurbishment – creating more flexible and comfortable office accommodation whilst improving the sustainability and environmental performance of the building. The... View Project
Sonos Studio, USA
The Sonos Studio is an acoustically-designed space that celebrates music listening and serves as the best place to experience The Sonos Wireless HiFi System. The Studio explores the intersection of music, art and technology through creative collaboration by hosting exhibitions,... View Project
National Cancer Institute, Maryland
Over 2,000 square feet custom LED backlit wood veneer panels adorn the main lobby feature walls of the National Cancer Institute research campus in Rockville,... View Project
28 South Molton Street
DSDHA's flagship store in Mayfair for Chinese retailer Bosideng, was delivered in time for the London 2012 Olympics, in under 9 months. The six-storey, £6 million building at the junction of South Molton Street and Oxford Street was awarded planning... View Project
HMP Peterborough extension
Interserve, the international support services and construction group, has been awarded the contract to design and build an extension to HMP Peterborough. The original prison was designed and constructed by Interserve Construction under a PFI contract and opened in 2005.... View Project
Frenchlands Gate, East Horsley
Frenchland Gate is an exclusive courtyard style development of 26 traditional two, three and four-bedroom houses and apartments from Beechcroft Developments. The new homes at Frenchlands Gate offer a desirable blend of traditional Surrey architecture, spacious, contemporary interiors and high... View Project
Milesdown Place, Winchester
Designed exclusively for the over 55s, Milesdown Place from Beechcroft Developments is an attractive development of just 23 two, three and four-bedroom houses and apartments, with underground parking, situated in Northbrook Avenue, in the prestigious St Giles Hill area, approximately one... View Project
The Devonshire, Bushey Heath
The Devonshire is a prestigious new development of just three substantial three bedroom flats in the heart of Bushey Heath. Developed by Amara Property, these apartments incorporate modern property design in a traditional setting to create unique residences in the... View Project
Kingston Riverside, Kingston Upon Thames
Kingston Riverside is Redrow London's new riverside development in Kingston upon Thames. The building presides majestically over the river Thames, offering views in all directions. Within, there is a selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses, with... View Project
New Central apartment development, Woking
Situated in the heart of Woking town centre, this Barratt Homes development offers a selection of studio, one and two bedroomed apartments with state-of-the-art fixtures and fittings, a Concierge service, secure underground car park and Residents-only fitness... View Project
Nutbourne Studio, Pulborough
Nick Sweet, Partner in the London office of Barton Willmore, converted a disused pumping station in Nutbourne, Sussex into a "nil bill" home for his family. The house incorporates geothermal heating, solar power, rainwater harvesting, a sedum roof and specialised... View Project
The Gate House, Kinsbrook in Brooks Green
Sitting at the north end of the Kinsbrook development by Banner Homes, The Gate House occupies a prominent, 0.73 of an acre plot at the entrance to the estate. 6 Bedroom, Detached Home, 5 Bath, 2.5... View Project
Furzecroft
Situated in a private plot of 1.8 acres, a beautiful residence of 15,500 square feet incorporating internationally-inspired interiors from the Consero London design team. 'Furze Croft' is the result of a 24 month bespoke design and build programme by Consero... View Project
Knightshayes, Walton on Thames
Knightshayes is a 6 bedroom home within Burwood Park, a private residential park in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey,... View Project
The Highgrove, Chorley
Influenced by the architecture of the Arts and Crafts era, among the Highgrove's most notable features are the external walls which taper outwards towards the... View Project
The Townhouse, Oakhill Grange, Aberdeen
Beau House, Chelsea
Set in the heart of Chelsea, this rare new-build townhouse offers generous spaces, timeless finishes and whole floors dedicated entirely to either formal or informal living. Created by exclusive property developers, Morpheus London, the townhouse is offered on a freehold... View Project
18 Upper Wimpole Street, London
A beautiful Grade II listed building is situated in one of the most desirable areas of prime central London, adjacent to Marylebone High Street and Regent's Park. The property when acquired comprised of medical and residential use and following an... View Project
4A Brudenell Avenue, Poole
One of two luxurious and highly individual properties with their striking curved architectural theme are sure to be two of the most desirable homes in the area. Situated in an elevated position in Brudenell Avenue in Sandbanks with views across... View Project
21 Western Avenue, Branksome Park
Set in the heart of Branksome Park, 21 Western Avenue is one of the areas most prestigious roads.Anders Roberts worked in close conjunction with Westcoast Developments to design this bespoke 8200sq.ft Edwardian style residence. Containing 5 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms,... View Project
Royal William Yard, Plymouth
Constructed between 1825 and 1831, the Royal William Yard is steeped in history and considered to be one of the most important groups of historic military buildings in Britain and the largest collection of Grade I Listed military buildings in... View Project
King Edward VII Hospital, Midhurst
King Edward VII Hospital is a unique and interesting group of Grade II and Grade II* listed buildings. The site itself lies within the Sussex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) which in March 2010 became part of the... View Project
The Crescent – St Winefride's development, Pontcanna
The Crescent marks Phase Two of the prestigious St Winefride's development, situated in the heart of Pontcanna. The highly anticipated collection of 12 three, four and five bedroom townhouses feature the same top spec finish and luxe detailing as its... View Project
Mary Twill Grove, Swansea
Mary Twill Grove is an exclusive development from Redrow of the very highest specification, featuring the finest in five bedroom executive homes from the stunning New Heritage Collection, finished to a superior standard for those who appreciate true quality and... View Project
Little Northolt, Harrow
Little Northolt is a textbook case of how a brownfield site, purchased unconditionally, was transformed into 'eco' social housing in record time by Clearview Homes. The brief was to create a landmark regeneration scheme to meet the exacting criteria of... View Project
Holborough Lakes, Kent
Holborough Lakes is an exclusive new community in the heart of rural Kent. Set around a series of tranquil freshwater lakes and attractive landscaping, it offers an exclusive collection of houses and apartments, ranging in the style from the weather... View Project
Murano House, Hadley Wood
Located on Cockfosters Road, Hadley Wood, Hertfordshire, Murano House by award winning Fusion Residential is an exclusive collection of just four opulent three bedroom apartments, one lavish garden apartment and one luxurious penthouse overlooking the 6th hole of the renowned... View Project
Merchant Taylors Place, Rickmansworth
Farnborough Central, Farnborough
Integrating effortlessly with Farnborough's illustrious aviation history, this unique development of conversions, new build apartments and townhouses forms an exciting modern... View Project
The Woodlands, Shotley Bridge in County Durham
The Woodlands offers 13 property types, giving you as much as 1,790 square feet of flexible living space. Homes at The Woodlands are being built using designs and materials which reflect the area and its history. High quality brick and... View Project
Central Park, Bournemouth
Central Park is a development of 36 luxurious apartments, perfectly situated to enjoy the amenities of the city... View Project
Crindledyke Farm, Carlisle
Set in idyllic surroundings, close to the M6 and Carlisle city centre, Crindledyke Farm, by Story Homes, offers a stunning collection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes. With a stylish mix of desgins, there truly is something for everyone at... View Project
Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh
Whitehouse Loan is made up of two separate buildings that share the same pared-back modern style. Large windows and clever detailing give the whole development a restrained elegance that works well with its location – making Whitehouse Loan the ideal... View Project
Forest Place, Ascot
Forest Place is a select development of four exclusive luxury semi-detached homes situated on the outskirts of Ascot built by Kirkby Homes. Enjoying a secluded outlook to the rear, careful attention has been given to the planning of external elevations... View Project
Esher Heights, Surrey
The Heights is a visually striking contemporary development of just 6 state of the art apartments with far reaching views over Sandown Park racecourse. This unique development is perfectly located midway between Esher's cosmopolitan and vibrant town centre and Esher... View Project
The Portland Collection, London
The freehold office building was acquired from The United Kingdom Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT). Amazon Properties were selected ahead of 28 other bidders. The building was acquired without planning consent in place and subsequently developed into 7 lateral luxury... View Project
Vantage Point, Cowes
Leading developer Banner Homes has launched what is being considered one of the most stunning and best located developments the Isle of Wight has ever seen. With unrivalled views across the Solent, Vantage Point is situated on the waterfront in... View Project
The Physiological Society offices, Farringdon
The Physiological Society needed to merge two offices into one at their new building in Farringdon. Peldon Rose had to keep their long-term charitable goals in mind, creating a modern vibrant feel, without losing the gravitas of their 100-plus years... View Project
Expedia European HQ, London
The brief was to relocate travel giant Expedia to a new 80,000 sq ft London and European HQ in the Angel Building in Islington, allowing space for expansion and encouraging creativity and collaboration, as well as ensuring staff retention in... View Project
Plot 7, Ballard Hall in Ranmoor, Sheffield
Ballard Hall is a development of 24 outstanding homes on a secure gated development in this highly sought after location. The properties offer south facing views over Sheffield and range from 4 bedroom homes measuring 1480 sqft up to 5... View Project
The Astors – Cookham, Berkshire
Originally a working farm in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this stunning octagonal barn has been beautifully restored to retain the original period features whilst including the best of modern technology. The extraordinary space has been harnessed into distinct... View Project
Roehampton Gate, London
This magnificent 10,000sq ft new build house situated on one of Roehampton's most desirable streets had been beautifully designed and built to an extremely high specification. Milc were asked to furnish the interior in preparation for the property to be... View Project
Ashbee Lodge, Chigwell, Essex
Ashbee Lodge is within a short stroll of Chigwell Station with its direct line to Central London; the High Road itself offers a great range of local shops, including everyday essentials such as the Post Office, bakers and pharmacy alongside... View Project
The Old Chapel, Mill Bank, Calder Valley
The Chapel House is a converted Methodist Chapel in the lovely Pennine village of Mill Bank. The conversion has been undertaken over several years and it is now our home, office and studio space. It is still very much a... View Project
Gleneagles Golf Course, Scotland
A substantial new build property nestled between neighbours overlooking the famous Gleneagles golf course with breathtaking views of nature and wildlife. Seven substantial bed suites individually designed, a grand entertaining hall with glass viewing balcony and incorporating a stone toped... View Project
The Whitehouse Apartment, South Bank, London
A large private apartment set in the cultural hub of London's South Bank. This property boasts stunning views out over Waterloo Station and greater London beyond from each of its 2 levels. The overall space was designed to be comfortable... View Project
Antigua House, Chelsea
Antigua House is an oasis of tranquillity in the heart of London. Located in stylish Chelsea it oozes old style colonial charm with rich polished wood floors, and airy rooms tastefully furnished with natural linens, coir matting and a subtle... View Project
The Dairy, Ipswich
Lindsey from Rendall & Wright worked with KLH Architects and M Chisnall & Sons to design and renovate this grade 2 listed dairy building and adjoining cow sheds. Sympathetically dividing up the open plan space provided zoned living areas. Lindsey... View Project
Adamson House, Manchester
Having completed a new build 100,000ft² office building, the Morson Group plc recruited Uber Interiors to design and construct an apartment for the Chairman within a small section of redundant attic space. This was to be like no other attic... View Project
One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge
Casa Forma's design scheme for the 4,535 square foot apartment, in One Hyde Park, the most exclusive address in the world, was to focus on practicality and functionality, whilst at the same time exuding the very best in bespoke luxury... View Project
Chelsea Apartment, London
This expansive triplex resides behind the façade of a Victorian 'grande dame' in Chelsea. Purchased as a shell and core of 3 floors, our international client engaged the services of SHH to transform the apartment into a glamorous contemporary haven... View Project
Christ Church Chorleywood, Hertfordshire
The new church rooms to support the work of Christchurch, Chorleywood replaced a life-expired 1960s church hall which was no longer meeting the Church's needs. Christchurch is a prominent building overlooking Chorleywood common and clearly visible from the busy A404... View Project
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
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Comparison of Japanese Centenarians' and Noncentenarians' Medical Expenditures in the Last Year of Life
Yasuhiro Nakanishi 1 Yukio Tsugihashi 1 Manabu Akahane Tatsuya Noda 1 Yuichi Nishioka 1 Tomoya Myojin 1 Shinichiro Kubo 1 Tsuneyuki Higashino 2 Naoko Okuda Jean-Marie Robine 3 Tomoaki Imamura 1
1 Nara medical University, Kashihara
2 Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
3 CERMES3 - UMR 8211 / U988 / UM 7 - CERMES3 - Centre de recherche Médecine, sciences, santé, santé mentale, société
Yasuhiro Nakanishi 1 AuthorId : 12524222
Yukio Tsugihashi 1 AuthorId : 12524223
Manabu Akahane AuthorId : 12524224
Tatsuya Noda 1 AuthorId : 12524225
Yuichi Nishioka 1 AuthorId : 12524226
Tomoya Myojin 1 AuthorId : 12524227
Shinichiro Kubo 1 AuthorId : 12524228
Tsuneyuki Higashino 2 AuthorId : 12524229
Naoko Okuda AuthorId : 12524230
Jean-Marie Robine 3 AuthorId : 12524231
Tomoaki Imamura 1 AuthorId : 12524232
1 Nara medical University, Kashihara (Japan) StructId : 1059012
2 Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. (Japan) StructId : 362741
3 CERMES3 - UMR 8211 / U988 / UM 7 - CERMES3 - Centre de recherche Médecine, sciences, santé, santé mentale, société (7 rue Guy Môquet - BP 8 - 94801 Villejuif Cedex Site administratif : Campus CNRS- 7, rue Guy Môquet- BP 8- 94801 Villejuif Cedex Site Paris: CUSP (Centre universitaire des Saints-Pères)- Bâtiment Jacob (3ème étage)- 45, rue des Saints-Pères- 75270 Paris Cedex 06 - France) StructId : 1004759
EHESS - École des hautes études en sciences sociales : UMR 8211 (54, boulevard Raspail 75006 Paris - France) StructId : 99539
INSERM - Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale : U988 (101, rue de Tolbiac, 75013 Paris - France) StructId : 303623
UP - Université de Paris : UM 7 (85 boulevard Saint-Germain 75006 Paris - France) StructId : 557826
Abstract : Importance: Although research has shown that centenarians tend to experience shorter periods of serious illness compared with other age groups, few studies have focused on the medical expenditures of centenarians as a potential indicator of the scale of medical resources used in their last year of life. Objective: To compare Japanese centenarians' and noncentenarians' monthly medical expenditures during the year before death according to age and sex. Design, setting, and participants: This retrospective cohort study used linked national health and long-term care insurance data collected from April 2013 to March 2018 in Nara Prefecture, Japan, for residents aged 75 years or older who were insured under the Medical Care System for older adults and died between April 2014 and March 2018. Data were analyzed from April 2013 to March 2018. Exposures: Age of 100 years or older (centenarians) vs 75 to 99 years (noncentenarians). Main outcomes and measures: The numbers of unique inpatients and outpatients and medical expenditures related to decedents' hospitalization and outpatient care were extracted and analyzed based on sex and age group. The Jonckheere-Terpstra test was used to identify trends in unadjusted medical expenditures by age group, and generalized estimating equations were used to estimate monthly median expenditures by age group with adjustment for comorbidity burden and functional status. Results: Of 34 317 patients aged 75 to 109 years (16 202 men [47.2%] and 18 115 women [52.8%]) who died between April 2014 and March 2018, 872 (2.5%) were aged 100 to 104 years (131 men [15.0%] and 741 women [85.0%]) and 78 (0.2%) were aged 105 to 109 years (fewer than 10 were men). The analysis of unadjusted medical expenditures in the last year of life showed a significant trend of lower expenditures for the older age groups; the median adjusted total expenditures during the 30 days before death by age group were $6784 (IQR, $4884-$9703) for ages 75 to 79 years, $5894 (IQR, $4292-$8536) for 80 to 84 years, $5069 (IQR, $3676-$7150) for 85 to 89 years, $4205 (IQR, $3085-$5914) for 90 to 94 years, $3522 (IQR, $2626-$4861) for 95 to 99 years, $2898 (IQR, $2241-$3835) for 100 to 104 years, and $2626 (IQR, $1938-$3527) for 105 to 109 years. The proportion of inpatients among all patients in the year before death also decreased with increasing age: 4311 of all 4551 patients aged 75 to 79 years (94.7%); 43 of all 78 patients aged 105 to 109 years (55.1%); 2831 of 2956 men aged 75 to 79 years (95.8%); 50.0% of men aged 105 to 109 years (the number is not reported owing to the small sample size); 1480 of 1595 women aged 75 to 79 years (92.8%); and 55.7% of women aged 105 to 109 years (the number of women is not reported to prevent back-calculation of the number of men). Specifically, 274 of 872 patients aged 100 to 104 years (31.4%) and 35 of 78 patients aged 105 to 109 years (44.9%) had not been admitted to a hospital in the year before death. Conclusions and relevance: This cohort study found that medical expenditures in the last year of life tended to be lower for centenarians than for noncentenarians aged 75 years or older in Japan. The proportion of inpatients also decreased with increasing age. These findings may inform future health care services coverage and policies for centenarians.
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DOI : 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.31884
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PUBMEDCENTRAL : PMC8571656
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Yasuhiro Nakanishi, Yukio Tsugihashi, Manabu Akahane, Tatsuya Noda, Yuichi Nishioka, et al.. Comparison of Japanese Centenarians' and Noncentenarians' Medical Expenditures in the Last Year of Life. JAMA Network Open, American Medical Association, 2021, 4, ⟨10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.31884⟩. ⟨hal-03476851⟩