On July 12, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed rule for the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which also includes updates to the Quality Payment Program (QPP) and other Medicare Part B payment policies. The rule outlines a number of important changes of which urologists should be aware.
Creating single blended payment rates for new and established patients for office/outpatient E&M visit levels 2-5, and making additional accompanying payment changes intended to improve payment accuracy.
Creating a HCPCS add-on G code for visit complexity inherent to E&M associated with urology in addition to an E&M visit.
CMS is soliciting public comment on potentially eliminating a policy that prevents payment for same-day E&M visits by multiple practitioners in the same specialty within a group practice.
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CMS estimates that the proposed Fee Schedule changes will result in a positive, 3 percent increase in allowable charges for urology (work RVU increase of 2 percent and PE increase of 1 percent).
Expand Medicare-covered telehealth services to include prolonged preventive services.
CMS is proposing the below changes in weights for the following MIPS categories: Quality, Promoting Interoperability (formerly Advancing Care Information), Improvement Activities, and Cost.
MIPS Performance Thresholds: To avoid penalties, MIPS-eligible clinicians must achieve a certain MIPS Final Score based on performance across all four MIPS categories, called the performance threshold. MIPS-eligible clinicians who exceed the performance threshold are eligible to receive upward payment adjustments. Additionally, MIPS eligible clinicians may quality for an additional payment adjustment if they exceed an exceptional performance threshold.
Requirements for Electronic Health Record (EHR) Technology Certification: 2019 MIPS-eligible physicians must use EHR systems that are certified to 2015 Certification Criteria.
Update: The AUA is in the process of reviewing the rule in its entirety, and has published a more detailed analysis, including conversion tables for common urology codes, on AUAnet.org. For more information or for questions, please contact the AUA at R&R@AUAnet.org.


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This laptop arrived with deep scratches to the lid that weren't mentioned in the advert, however with the 10% discount code I had used, it made it more acceptable. I haven't contacted Itzoo, as don't want to send it out as everything else is fine.
Undecided if I would use again.
Only received yesterday but first impressions are good, the only disappointment is that I now notice that upgrades are now available, shame that when I bought there was no additional options.


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While the screen only offers the same x res of smaller models, it does offer more in the way of screen size, making it potentially a more immersive screen for gaming, and a better screen for movie watching. I highly recommend that you make the switch as soon as you can. I would have preferred to have seen color temperature settings for the experts and meaningful presets for movies, graphics, work, and so on for more casual users. Certainly it is 1 the abundant screen space which enables me to do lega l research on one side of the screen and do a full-page draft-and-edit on the other side; 2 the uniquely pleasing and classy design of the monitor from every angle, and particularly the monitor stand itself; and 3 the admittedly bright and amazingly crisp screen image. The two USB ports in the back are nice for routing the cables of more permanently attached devices, while the side ports can be used for quick hookups to USB flash drives and such. However, Dell has updated the design and styling quite a bit relative to their other xx07 LCD models.
No lag or ghosting. The 27″ 270w7fp offers a larger screen size to the 24″ models same resolution and so while office users might not appreciate the extra size and increased pixel pitch, movie users should benefit from the extra screen size.
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Ratings and Reviews Write a review. I threw everything at it with the highest settings in BioShock and the Crysis demo and there was absolutely nothing to complain about. Most of the specifications are similar to what we expect to see in any of the best large LCDs.
If I didn't need exceptionally accurate color, the WFP might even suffice by itself–it's large enough to view two letter-size facing pages at actual size, a dizzying number of Adobe Lightroom image thumbnails, and twice as many rows and columns in Excel or Access as are visible on the CRT–not to mention providing enough space to make Outlook's right-hand preview pane layout practical.
Dell Flat Panel Monitor After during research about flat panel monitors and the advice of friends, I decided to search Ebay for what was on the available list and found this model at what I thought was a very good price especially for the larger size.
Continue to next page 01 You get VGA, DVI, S-Video, composite, and component inputs; you can easily switch between the various inputs at the press of a button on the front of the display. Laptop Panel Parts Database.
We will see how the Dell WFP rates in actual testing in a moment, but let's start with the manufacturer's specifications. Though the WFP has most of the features you'd consider essential in a display, it had some notable omissions. S-PVA technology, especially where overdrive technologies are excessively used, do not lend themselves well to movie playback in terms of noise and twinkling, but this should not prove an issue when viewing the screen from a sensible distance.
The pixel defect policy is also djsplay reasonable, as we were informed by a support technician that they will replace an LCD if you have six or more dead pixels or three or more clustered together.
Best Selling in Monitors See all. The way the math works out, the WFP has a resolution density of about 83 pixels per inch; that's effectively the same as working on a inch monitor at 1,x The flat is light and with the tilt adjustments, it can be placed just about any place on your desk or on top of your computer for flat top models.
The additional inputs are a huge plus as well for me seeing as I have rigged a HD sat box connection to mine through the component inputs R-G-B. Recently I opened another office location and bought a used WFP on ebay.
I think it is important to consider that the extra screen size can lend itself well to multimedia application, but it may not be as suited to office work as a smaller model.
We moved around the lushly detailed world of Gothic 3 at the full x resolution. The only displsy that even remotely rivals this monitor at present is the Gateway XHD which is a 30 inch with scaler as well which was just released, however, that monitor is double the cost of this one for only a third more real estate. For the most part this works smoothly, although we did run into a hiccup: Some delll buyers are put off by this, thinking image sharpness may be lost and pixels may appear dispkay big.
It confused me at first, but I guess it doesn't make sense to enable that menu if you are already running the monitor at x Dell customer support have confirmed the support of HD content as follows: Too Low eell Resolution?: Fortunately, BenQ have addressed this, but it has become a hot topic when it comes to looking for a new widescreen format monitor.
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I cannot tell you whether these monitors are great for watching DVD or Blu-Ray, or for high-end computer gaming. The solid glass base provides an unshakable ballast, and perhaps more important, spilled orange juice comes right off with a little Windex.
This is not a first hand review of the screen although we hope to feature that soonmore of an advanced look at the screen and it's features as well as an insight into its performance in a similar style to previous articles we have run. You will be amazed at the quality of the picture, when compared to a CRT screen.


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By Mohamed ELDoh	 Last updated Apr 19, 2020
Over the past several years, many economists (for a variety of reasons) have predicted a global recession in 2020. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is aggressively pushing the world into a deep recession. Businesses are laying off or furloughing workers, cutting salaries, and even closing. These actions were anticipated for firms operating within heavily impacted industries like the retail, hospitality, tourism, travel, financial services, and real estate sectors. However, the same actions are being adopted by firms in a growing range of industries, including the technology sector. Tesla, for instance, announced that it would be cutting employee salaries and furloughing hourly workers as it was forced to suspend production temporarily.
Cyber-Espionage and the Economy
While the current pandemic crisis presents businesses with unprecedented economic challenges to their very existence, it has also created a tremendous level of cyber-risks. Heightened risks are present not only due to the significant numbers of individuals working from home, increasing the vulnerability landscape, but also because as states fall deeper into recessions, some may resort to cyber-espionage in an attempt to position better their post-pandemic political, economic, and industrial structures. Regardless of the industry, the intellectual property (IP) of any organization is likely to be a precious target for foreign government-sponsored hackers.
Whether they seek production know-how, manufacturing plans, patents, research, or trade secrets, foreign governments may resort to unethical means of acquiring critical industrial and trade information to enhance their domestic economy posture and further leverage their comparative and absolute advantages, while simultaneously imposing costs on their adversaries. Chinese government-sponsored hacking groups, as well as their Russian counterparts, have a long-standing history of engaging in such malicious acts.
Government-sponsored and international criminal hacking groups, particularly those sponsored by the Chinese and Russian governments, are likely already taking advantage of the pandemic to increase their espionage activities around the globe. In this respect, it was recently reported that the Chinese cyber threat group, APT41, has already launched "one of the broadest campaigns by a Chinese cyber espionage actor we have observed in recent years" according to the cybersecurity firm FireEye. The attacks targeted the healthcare sector, including the pharmaceutical industry as well as other industries, including banking, manufacturing, media, telecommunications, and non-profits in several countries. Though, arguably, different sectors might be more prone to cyber-espionage campaigns than others, depending on the level of the industry's criticality and IP possession. Yet in desperate economic times, government-sponsored hackers are likely to "harvest" as much data as possible—even non-industrial data.
Politically Motivated Cyber-Espionage
Many would argue that an organization's IP or industrial data are the primary targets for government-backed hackers and cyber-attacks. However, non-industrial data can also be of great value to adversary governments to leverage their political advantage and position. Such data can include the general online behavior of the public, which then can give adversary-states insight into public sentiment towards the government of a target country, thus allowing adversaries to more effectively plan and orchestrate targeted online disinformation campaigns. These online campaigns are usually conducted to degrade the credibility and trust between the targeted country's public and its media and governmental institutions. In doing so, adversaries attempt to covertly shape political developments in targeted countries.
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Accordingly, cyber espionage is an activity that effective online disinformation campaigns are built upon. Again, it is no wonder how Chinese and Russian backed cyber-troops pioneered the systematic use of online disinformation tactics and exploitation of social media for such purpose. The latter is particularly evident from the recent actions performed by China and Russia while the ongoing pandemic crisis is taking place, where both countries tried to push conspiracy theories targeting western audiences to create political divisions, fear, and confusion. Furthermore, as the pandemic crisis continues to profoundly disrupt the global economy, the debate on global power shifts, and the reshaping of the international order is already starting to take place. In this regard, one cannot ignore China's hegemonic intentions, and neither should one be surprised to see a surge of Chinese cyber-espionage and disinformation campaigns.
Undoubtedly, the current pandemic presents both public and private organizations around the world with unprecedented economic risks leading to severe consequences on a macro and micro-scale. Although macro-level implications are evident in terms of economic performance, unemployment, and economic security, micro-level consequences may include a rise in crime, public unrest, and threats to civil order. Furthermore, the micro-level effects mentioned can be further fuelled by foreign cyber espionage and disinformation campaigns aimed at undermining the internal stability of a targeted state by adversarial actors.
That said, protective measures and recovery plans must be collective, in coordination and close partnership between a nation's government, domestic organizations, and the private sector. The current pandemic has narrowed the available options for mitigating the economic fallout given the unanticipated and significant decline many industries are facing.
As economic measures, including but not limited to stimulus packages—an integral part of a state's national security—are being implemented around the globe, the focus here is on governmental countermeasures targeting the spread of foreign cyber-espionage and disinformation. Even a slight relaxation of counter-espionage and counter-disinformation measures could impact economic recovery efforts. In this respect, several actions can be taken at the national level:
Sovereign states should agree on a formalized collective, coordinated intergovernmental response of indictment, and sanctions against governments sponsoring hacking groups should be implemented.
Governments should reinforce and harness their cyber defenses and data encryption. Additionally, governments must continuously address the weakest link in their cybersecurity chain: the human factor. The human element is mostly thought of in terms of increasing cyber-awareness and hygiene training. However, the particular focus here is the importance of increased monitoring of staff to limit insider threats who can be recruited by foreign bodies for facilitating espionage or network access.
Existing data policies of every governmental institution should be reviewed to further control and limit who have access to what.
Governments should strongly encourage the private sector industries to harness their internal cybersecurity team. While medics globally are on the frontline of fighting the pandemic and coronavirus spread, the organization's cybersecurity teams are on the frontline of fighting the dangerously rising level of cyberthreats and associated digital risks related to espionage. That said, regardless of the industry, organizations must empower their cybersecurity teams more than before to more effectively counter increasing vulnerabilities surface and cyber-risks. Especially that with the growing pandemic uncertainties, social distancing measures will undoubtedly increase the individuals use of internet, computers, tablets, and smartphones.
Governments should increase online cyber-hygiene and awareness training for their general public. While cyber-hygiene has been something long-time called for, yet it is currently more required than before. Individuals must ensure vigilance while digitally navigating. Especially in times of crisis and fear, due to human nature, individuals thrive on more news and updates on the internet. In this regard, cybercriminals will possibly exploit such concerns to distribute more malware, malicious link, malicious websites, phishing emails, and scamming attempts. Recent reports found that global phishing activity increased by 667 percent during March 2020.
Governments should as well as encourage the private sector industries to limit the access of employees working from home to the organization's intellectual property. Whether confidential financial documents, business plans, or critical research in an R&D department, employees' access to any document or material deemed as the organization's intellectual property should be as limited as possible. Concerning point five, it is never guaranteed that employees will not fall prey to any online malicious trap that could infect their device.
Continuously re-evaluate the digital and online tools needed by public and private sector employees needs to work from home to ensure safety, privacy, and security as much as possible. As different organizations utilize different tools and thus requires a different level of assessment. However, one example we can indicate here is the rapid adoption of Zoom, a video conferencing website and app that saw a rapid rise globally over the past month as a result of the "working from home" implementation. Accordingly, it's been reported that hackers are capitalizing on the current extensive use of communication apps, including Zoom and Google classrooms, and are trying to infiltrate online meetings. Furthermore, there are ongoing concerns over Zoom's privacy practices, with countries like Taiwan already banning its use.
In tackling online disinformation threats, governments should set up a dedicated taskforce comprising stakeholders of its national intelligence, national security, media, and ICT authorities. Such a task force would contribute to protecting their nation's citizens by ultimately monitoring continuously and responding to foreign media outlets, online propaganda, and social media for adversaries' disinformation campaigns. Furthermore, such a taskforce should regularly communicate to the public the right and factual information to avoid unintentional misinformation spread by the public.
Governments should work at all levels to ensure the highest level possible of transparency and government performance with its citizens via daily press briefings, in appearances on national media outlets, and official social media accounts. In doing so, governments minimize the possibility of having its citizens falling victim to falsified information spread by adversaries online.
With the ongoing pandemic crisis combined with the "warning drums" of a deep economic recession, governments worldwide are facing a full-scale national crisis that perhaps the maximum was done prepare for it was a hypothetical simulation or a table-top exercise. Managing the crisis, in reality, can be much more complex and a nightmare for decision-makers. However, flexible, agile, and governments that are being flexible and adaptable while at the same time prioritizing their cybersecurity measures and counter-espionage efforts are more prone to survive the crisis as well as sustain domestic business operations with minimal loss.
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December 23, 2019 U.S. plutonium pit production plans advance, with new requirements
October 14, 2019 Shipments of U.S. spent fuel to the Idaho National Laboratory
June 26, 2019 U.S. shift away from HEU-fueled naval nuclear reactors could begin in the 2040s
April 23, 2019 Fissile material mysteries in the U.S. Department of Energy FY20 budget request
February 11, 2019 NRC terminates construction authorization for the MOX Fuel Fabrication Facility
December 11, 2018 U.S. naval spent fuel shipped to the Idaho National Laboratory
November 30, 2018 US plutonium pit production plans fail to satisfy Congress; further studies underway
October 1, 2018 United States to down-blend HEU for tritium production
June 24, 2018 Pilot project to reprocess naval spent fuel at Idaho National Laboratory
June 2, 2018 U.S. plutonium pit production and disposition plans face congressional scrutiny
April 4, 2018 Declaring more U.S. weapon-grade uranium excess could delay the need to build a new national enrichment plant
February 22, 2018 Questions about projected U.S. plutonium pit production capability
January 8, 2018 Accident said to damage India's nuclear-powered submarine
December 17, 2017 Fissile material issues in the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
December 10, 2017 India launches its second nuclear-powered submarine
November 23, 2017 Spent fuel of plutonium production reactors removed from Zheleznogorsk
May 10, 2017 Chinese naval reactors
March 16, 2017 U.S. Department of Energy seeks domestic enrichment capability
January 17, 2017 United States adds 500 warheads to dismantlement queue, outlines its nuclear security record
December 2, 2016 U.S. Congress sustains MOX facility construction
October 19, 2016 India's first nuclear submarine accepted for service
October 8, 2016 A plan to upgrade naval spent fuel handling facility at the Idaho National Laboratory
September 16, 2016 Pakistan may be building a new enrichment facility
August 26, 2016 U.S. reprocessing plant at the Savannah River Site resumed operations
August 12, 2016 Russia to decommission a metallurgical plant in Seversk
March 31, 2016 United States releases an update of its HEU inventory
March 1, 2016 Ongoing transfers of weapon materials between the United States and the United Kingdom
February 10, 2016 United States to discontinue construction of MOX Fuel Fabrication Facility
January 6, 2016 Could the U.S. Waste Isolation Pilot Plant go critical if more plutonium were disposed in it?
January 6, 2016 United States to dispose of 6 MT of weapon-grade plutonium in the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
June 26, 2015 Former defense reprocessing plant in Seversk to be decommissioned
May 9, 2015 IPFM presents Global Fissile Material Report 2015 at the NPT Review Conference
April 30, 2015 United States has no preferred alternative for disposition of surplus plutonium
April 30, 2015 U.S. Department of Energy set to restart last remaining U.S. reprocessing plant
April 22, 2015 U.S. MOX report reveals major cost estimate increases
April 17, 2015 Russia removed weapon-grade plutonium from Seversk
February 23, 2015 Pakistan's Chashma reprocessing plant may be completed
January 19, 2015 Fourth plutonium production reactor in Pakistan appears operational
January 17, 2015 Two new reports raise fundamental questions on Savannah River MOX plant
December 25, 2014 Savannah River MOX Plant secures 2015 funding but future of program remains in doubt
November 17, 2014 U.S. MOX plant construction license extended
August 11, 2014 Pakistan outlines scope for FM(C)T intended to establish parity with India
July 1, 2014 India ratifies an additional protocol and will safeguard two more nuclear power reactors
June 30, 2014 Pakistan begins operating third Khushab plutonium production reactor
June 7, 2014 Damning U.S. Department of Energy audit on cost and schedule overruns at the MOX Fabrication Facility at the Savannah River Site
April 29, 2014 United States updates information about its nuclear weapons stokpile
March 5, 2014 United States puts MOX Fuel Fabrication Facility on cold standby
February 23, 2014 Further increase in the cost of U.S. plutonium disposition program
December 9, 2013 Rising cost of the Uranium Processing Facility in the United States
August 26, 2013 UK nuclear warhead dismantlement program
August 10, 2013 India activated its first nuclear submarine reactor
July 4, 2013 United States to look for more efficient plutonium disposition options
March 20, 2013 The cost of the U.S. MOX plant is estimated to be $7.7 billion
October 1, 2012 Amounts of fissile materials in early Soviet nuclear devices
September 27, 2012 United States begins shipments of plutonium from Savannah River to WIPP
September 21, 2012 Special nuclear material removed from Livermore
August 3, 2012 Unprecedented security breach at the key U.S. HEU storage facility
July 25, 2012 Environmental impact statement for the U.S. surplus plutonium disposition program
July 13, 2012 U.S. Nuclear Weapons Council recommends deferral of the CMRR facility
June 29, 2012 United States releases an update of its plutonium inventory
May 30, 2012 Decommissioning of Seversk plutonium production reactors
March 15, 2012 Pakistan again blocks UN Conference on Disarmament talks on FCMT
March 6, 2012 Russia to complete separation of weapon-grade plutonium
February 29, 2012 North Korea agreed to suspend nuclear activities
November 26, 2011 Some details of India's nuclear program
November 1, 2011 H-Canyon to produce MOX feed from excess weapon plutonium
October 6, 2011 United States produces MOX feed from weapon plutonium
September 20, 2011 U.S. non-military plutonium in 2010
August 18, 2011 United States announces details of the American Assured Fuel Supply
May 23, 2011 U.S. court rules against suspension of CMRR plutonium facility
May 9, 2011 Questions raised about safety of the U.S. MOX plant
April 20, 2011 A U.S. court to hold hearings on CMRR plutonium facility at Los Alamos
April 11, 2011 U.S. MOX program wanted relaxed security at the weapon-grade plutonium facility
March 10, 2011 U.S. plutonium disposition program: Uncertainties of the MOX route
February 15, 2011 Zheleznogorsk will complete separation of plutonium in 2012
February 10, 2011 Pakistan is seen as building fourth plutonium production reactor
January 25, 2011 Pakistan to block progress at the CD, citing Obama's support of India joining NSG
January 20, 2011 The Conference on Disarmament in 2011: Pakistan and the FMCT, and Wikileaks
January 6, 2011 India starts new unsafeguarded reprocessing plant
December 31, 2010 India shuts down CIRUS reactor
December 22, 2010 U.S. non-military plutonium in 2009
October 11, 2010 Future supply of tritium for U.S. nuclear weapons in doubt
October 6, 2010 Restroom cleaner vapors shut down parts of Los Alamos plutonium processing facility
September 16, 2010 United States and Russia request safeguards for their excess plutonium
September 15, 2010 POGO report on U.S. highly-enriched uranium
July 20, 2010 Changes in U.S. Surplus Plutonium Disposition program
July 15, 2010 Nuclear warhead dismantlement at Y-12 suspended over safety issues
June 8, 2010 Argentina considers naval reactors
June 5, 2010 Project 816 - Unfinished plutonium production complex in China
June 4, 2010 India developing new centrifuges and increasing enrichment capacity
May 21, 2010 Video of handling of nuclear warheads at a NNSA facility
May 11, 2010 U.S.-Russian Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement
April 15, 2010 Russia no longer produces weapon materials
April 13, 2010 Nuclear Security Summit documents
April 13, 2010 United States and Russia sign protocol to plutonium disposition agreement
April 13, 2010 Last Russian plutonium production reactor to finally shut down
April 9, 2010 U.S. and Russia to finalize plutonium disposition agreement
March 24, 2010 Plutonium processing to remain at Mayak
March 23, 2010 U.S. civilian plutonium in 2008
February 28, 2010 Pakistan may have completed new plutonium production reactor, Khushab-II
February 10, 2010 Shutdown schedule for Russia's last plutonium production reactor
February 6, 2010 Incident at Russian plutonium production reactor
February 5, 2010 U.S. assistance in securing fissile materials in Russia
February 5, 2010 Tritium production and recovery in the United States in FY2011
February 5, 2010 U.S. contribution to Russia's plutonium disposition program
February 5, 2010 U.S. fissile material disposition programs in FY2011
February 5, 2010 U.S. administration requests funds for nuclear weapons facilities
February 5, 2010 NNSA nuclear warheads activity in FY2011
January 25, 2010 Start-up of the Highly Enriched Uranium Materials Facility at Oak Ridge
January 24, 2010 U.S. Navy plans for a new class of ballistic-missile submarines
January 21, 2010 BN-800 expected to begin operations in 2014
January 21, 2010 Improvements of the MPC&A system at Mayak
January 19, 2010 Pakistan has blocked the start of talks on a Fissile Material (Cutoff) Treaty
January 15, 2010 Categorization of HEU fuel at Sandia
January 7, 2010 Nuclear Fuel Services plant suspends production
January 4, 2010 Refurbishing of nuclear warhead components in the U.S.
September 19, 2009 Russia restarts plutonium production reactor
September 3, 2009 Photos of trucks that transport nuclear materials and weapons components
July 16, 2009 U.S. and Russian experts talk nuclear security at Angarsk
May 31, 2009 Plutonium production reactor in Zheleznogorsk shut down
May 4, 2009 Metallurgical plant at Mayak to close by 2014
May 4, 2009 The last Russian plutonium production reactor to shut down
February 19, 2009 IAEA reports on Iran and Syria
January 23, 2009 NNSA releases plan for nuclear complex
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August 5, 2008 MOX fuel controversy
July 16, 2008 Plutonium from last Russian production reactors
July 14, 2008 Zheleznogorsk reactor shutdown schedule
June 30, 2008 Mayak wants to build a MOX fabrication plant
June 5, 2008 Russia ends plutonium production in Seversk
May 25, 2008 Areva signs contract to build MOX fuel fabrication facility
May 21, 2008 Accelerated downblending: Domenici amendment
April 20, 2008 Plutonium production reactor in Seversk shut down
February 28, 2008 Most sensitive nuclear material removed from Sandia
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NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. - Los Angeles-class submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) departs for its six-month Southwest Asia deployment Dec. 7.
LA-class submarines are flexible platforms that can be called upon to conduct a multitude of missions including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, strike warfare, special operations, irregular warfare, strike group operations, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
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Apple just revealed a new iPhone has the largest screen yet - meet the iPhone XS Max
Antonio Villas-BoasSep 12, 2018, 23:23 IST
Apple announced its largest iPhone to date, the iPhone XS Max, during an event at the Steve Jobs Theatre in Cupertino on Wednesday. It's about the same size as the existing iPhone 8 Plus, but with much more screen real estate.
A 6.5-inch OLED "Super Retina" display with 60% better high dynamic range for colors. That's noticably larger than the 5.5-inch display on the iPhone 8 Plus.
The phone itself is about the same size as the iPhone 8 Plus.
Its body is made of "surgical grade" stainless steel.
The screen is a "new formulation" of glass that's stronger than that of previous iPhones.
It comes in three finishe: Gold, silver, and space gray.
It sports IP68 water resistance, meaning it can withstand up to two meters of depth for up to 30 minutes.
It runs on the Apple A12 Bionic chip, which it boasts is the most powerful yet - with processing cores reserved for neural processing, key to artificial intelligence.
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Jade Neilsen (born 24 July 1991) is an Australian competitive swimmer.  She was selected to represent Australia at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 4×200-metre freestyle relay event.

Personal life
Neilsen was born on 24 July 1991 in Southport, Queensland.

Her uncle, Paul Neilsen, is a surfer and was 1971 world champion in the sport. Other sports she is involved with include surf lifesaving, winning the swim and board rescue event at the 2006 age Australian Championship. In 2012, she was attending Bond University where she was pursuing a degree in sports management. She lives in Surfers Paradise, Queensland.

Swimming
Neilsen gained a scholarship with the Queensland Academy of Sport.

Neilsen competed in the 2008 Youth Commonwealth Games in the 200-metre freestyle event where she came in first.  She also competed in the 4×200-metre freestyle relay event where she finished second.  She competed in the  4×200-metre freestyle event at the Dubai hosted 2010 World Short Course Championships.  Her team came in second with a time of 7:37.57.  At the Samoa-hosted 2010 Oceania Championships, she earned one silver medal and three gold medals.  She competed in the 2011 Australian Championships in the 200-metre freestyle where she finished third. She competed in the 2011 World Swimming Championships.  At the 2012 Adelaide National Championships in the 200-metre freestyle event, she finished fifth, which earned her a place in the 4×200-metre freestyle relay team.  She was selected to represent Australia at the 2012 Summer Olympics in swimming in the 4×200-metre freestyle event.  The Games were her first.  She was used in the heat of the 4 x 200 m event, and was awarded a silver medal when the team finished in second place in the final.

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Swimmers at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Olympic swimmers of Australia
Sportswomen from Queensland
Australian female freestyle swimmers
Olympic silver medalists for Australia
Medalists at the FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m)
Medalists at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Olympic silver medalists in swimming
21st-century Australian women

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Moscow has vowed there will be a swift response to the expulsion of 23 of its diplomats by Britain.
President Vladimir Putin would make a final decision and "won't take long" to respond, his spokesman said.
The UK took its action after Moscow refused to explain how a Russian-made nerve agent was used on a former spy and his daughter in the UK.
Russia denies it was involved. Its foreign ministry called the allegations by Prime Minister Theresa May "insane".
On Thursday, the leaders of France, Germany, the US and UK issued a joint statement on the attack, condemning the "first offensive use of a nerve agent in Europe since the Second World War".
What have the Russians actually said?
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has been speaking on the issue at an event in Moscow, although Russian media reports of what he has said have been conflicting.
The RIA Novosti agency quoted him as saying Russia would "definitely" expel UK diplomats "soon".
But he was quoted by others as saying that Russia would inform British authorities first before any media announcement. "This is, in my view, being polite; this is how gentlemen behave," he said.
Mr Lavrov was also quoted by Tass as saying he hoped the former spy, Sergei Skripal, would recover so he could shed light on events.
Interfax quoted the foreign minister as saying a motive behind the UK's actions might be to complicate Russia's hosting of Fifa's World Cup this summer.
President Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said the foreign ministry was working out measures but added that "it is indeed the president who will make the final decision".
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned what she said were "absolutely insane accusations made by the UK prime minister against Russia", adding that the UK had failed to provide any factual information about the case.
She said diplomatic notes sent to the Foreign Office had received replies that "made no sense".
What is the latest from the UK?
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson stepped up the war of words with Russia on Thursday.
He said the attack was Russia's "way of saying to people this is what happens to people who stand up to our regime".
Mr Johnson said: "Now is the moment for Putin to jam the lid down and send a signal to people: 'You do this, you're going to die'."
He told the BBC a sample of the nerve agent would be sent to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons - the independent international body set up to stop chemical warfare - for analysis.
But he added that Russia's "smug, sarcastic" response indicated their "fundamental guilt".
Moscow wanted to "simultaneously deny it and at the same time to glory in it", he said, adding the nerve agent was chosen "to show that it is Russia".
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said Russia "should go away and should shut up".
Sergei Skripal, 66, and his daughter, Yulia Skripal, 33, were found slumped on a bench in Salisbury, Wiltshire, on 4 March and remain critically ill in hospital.
The chemical used in the attack has been identified as part of a group of nerve agents developed by Russia known as Novichok, Mrs May said.
The prime minister, who visited Salisbury on Thursday, said there was "no alternative conclusion" than to believe Russia was "culpable" for the poisonings.
She had given Russia a deadline of last Tuesday evening to explain the use of the nerve agent.
Mr Lavrov then said Moscow would co-operate if the UK submitted a formal request under the Chemical Weapons Convention, which gives a 10-day time limit to respond.
But after Tuesday's deadline passed, the UK announced the expulsions.
In addition, the UK has announced measures that include increased checks on private flights, customs and freight as well as a boycott of this year's Fifa World Cup in Russia by ministers and the Royal Family.
How have other nations reacted?
Thursday's four-nation joint statement said the western allies shared the UK's view that Russia was responsible.
"Russia's failure to address the legitimate request by the UK government further underlines its responsibility," it said.
"We call on Russia to live up to its responsibilities as a member of the UN Security Council to uphold international peace and security."
Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron said he would announce unspecified "measures" in the coming days over the poisoning.
He said: "I condemn in the strongest possible terms this unacceptable attack. Everything leads us to believe that responsibility can be attributed to Russia."
On Wednesday, the White House said it "stands in solidarity" with "its closest ally" the UK and supported its decision to expel the Russian diplomats.
President Donald Trump's spokeswoman accused Russia of undermining the security of countries worldwide.


Oct. 16 - Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have been tapped to host the Golden Globes, taking the reins from British comedian Ricky Gervais. Lindsay Claiborn reports.
Comedy duo Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host next year's Golden Globe awards, a job held for 3 years by British comedian Ricky Gervais. Fey, the creator and star of "30 Rock," and "Parks and Recreation" actress Poehler, have worked together for years - first on satirical sketch show "Saturday Night Live" and later on 2008 comedy movie "Baby Mama." Fey has won seven Emmy awards for her TV work, including for her impersonation of 2008 Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Poehler worked for eight years on "Saturday Night Live," often playing politician Hillary Clinton. She also appeared alongside Fey in the 2004 comedy "Mean Girls." Gervais hosted the event, which hands out awards to the best films, actors and TV shows of the previous year, from 2010-2012, attracting plenty of publicity along with criticism for his acid one-liners about the assembled celebrities. He was the first person to host the Golden Globes ceremony since 1995. The Golden Globes will be held in Beverly Hills on January 13, 2013.


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Olivier Rousteing: the little genius of Balmain
Posted on October 17, 2016 by luxuryandvintagemadrid
With only 31 years just fulfilled, Olivier Rousteing is a benchmark in the fashion industry. He was born in Bordeaux on 13 September 1985 and was in 2011 when he was appointed creative director of Balmain. It has now 5 years at the helm of the firm and the prognosis is to stay in this house for much longer.
At the age of 1 year, Olivier was adopted by a family. From Bordeaux went to Paris to fulfill his dream, studying at ESMOD (Ecole Superieure des Arts et Techniques de la Mode). After graduating, he began designing with Roberto Cavalli (from whom he learned his impatience), where he also met the designer Peter Dundas and which coincide in other houses like Emilio Pucci. From him he learned to be more perfectionist and thanks to both, the young designer managed to acquire the skills and qualities needed to become the great designer he is.
After his move from Cavalli when he was only 18, after 6, the designer left the firm to be in front of Balmain, because he looked more reflected the identity of the firm for being more "glamorous and sexy". This was as a replacement of Christophe Decarnin, who left the house after a big depression. Following the same line and style, Olivier bases his designs while preserving the essence of Balmain, with feminine, daring and sexy designs also he performed Decarnin, always providing a personal touch.
Some consider him the spoiled child of fashion. And it is that models adore him and his designs and he has all models as Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner or Alexandra Ambrossio on a pedestal.
One of his most famous collections, a collection for H & M (one of the most media and awaited at that moment), revolutionize the fashion lovers and had very good result that November 5, 2015, day when he presented the collection.
One of the first items that were taught to the world before releasing the collection, was this dress that went on a selling price of 500 euros.
"H & M has given me a unique opportunity to bring the universe Balmain to everyone"
-Olivier Rousteing
We are confident that Olivier Rousteing will head the brand for much longer, because we love his designs and style. A young man wanting to do what he likes and we have no doubt, because his love for fashion is reflected in each and every one of the items that come out of their hands.
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The phenomenon of Gigi Hadid: from VOGUE to ranking fifth in Forbes
Posted on September 2, 2016 by luxuryandvintagemadrid
Daughter of Mohamed Hadid and the ex-model Yolanda Foster, at her 21-year-old Gigi Hadid has become one of the most important celebrities of the moment along with one of her best friends, Kendall Jenner. Besides his young age, already appears in the list of the best paid from Forbes, ranking fifth (9 million dollars).
It seems incredible but really, Gigi Hadid has not been dedicated to the world of fashion since now. It was discovered by Paul Marciano, and at the age of no more and no less than three years, conducted the campaigns Baby Guess, Guess Kids and more in front of Guess Jeans. This, Gigi Hadid has managed the path so young and takes her back.
In 2014 she was the image of Tom Ford perfume "Velvet Orchid"; she was on the cover of Vogue USA; did fashion shows for Chanel or recently deceased famous designer Sonia Rykiel and even appears in the SModa supplement of El País.
Later in 2015 gets to be the image of Maybelline, besides being the cover of Vogue Spain for March photographed by Benny Horne, a photographer who would meet her to shoot Gigi for the April issue of Vogue Spain. It is involved in campaigns for Balmain, Top Shop or Max Mara and even we can see her in the video from Calvin Harris How deep is your love.
But still, we can not forget the most important of the year: 2015 is the year in which Gigi Hadid becomes Victoria's Secret angel, one of the most controversial moments of the year as people inveighed against her throught social media for her"fat" to represent the brand.
Even the Spanish model Blanca Padilla said: "I have no problem with the fact that she´s a girl with curves. I support it. But if I present myself with measures to a casting, they would send me home to lose weight. Most of us have to comply with the measures because otherwise we do not get the job, while others have the privilege to say that designers love their curves. Well, then why do they want you? Perhaps the millions of followers in Instagram have something to do with that too? ".
Blanca Padilla and Gigi Hadid
But it does not matter. She is proud of her body and will not change: "Yes, I have breasts, abdominal, back, have things, but I´m not asking for special treatment." Defended his body on social networks.
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Explore the World of Vikings at the Natural History Museum of Utah
Planning an adventure to the Natural History Museum of Utah this summer? Get ready for a surprising and fascinating adventure!
Now through January 1, 2018, unravel fact from fiction at our newest special exhibition, Vikings: Beyond the Legend.
Travel back in time to 750 – 1100 CE to investigate what scientists have uncovered about the Norse culture and the period now known as the Viking age. Discover the true meaning of the term "Viking." Gather your own archaeological team to help you digitally excavate a traditional Norse ship. Hear stories about life as a Viking trader from Thorgrim the Dane, or master the secrets of rune reading from Volva Rundis Elidottir. Examine rare artifacts never before seen outside of Scandinavia.
NHMU's resident Vikings
Challenging Stereotypes
Would it surprise you to know that some of the most popular Viking characterizations are little more than myth? Legends and some historical accounts depict these early Norsemen as blood-thirsty raiders, but modern archaeological evidence has begun to challenge many of these long-held beliefs.
Norse men and women, living in what is now Norway, Sweden and Denmark, were highly skilled and knowledgeable craftsmen. They transformed many raw materials such as wood, bone, leather, stone, iron, steel and precious metals, into the tools and treasures of everyday.
Young archaeologists excavating a Viking Age boat
Vikings in Utah
Today, about 14.9% of Utah's 3,000,000 residents are of Scandinavian descent. Many continue to celebrate and honor their ancestral connections by carrying on the skills and cultural traditions of the ancient Norse crafts.
Aaron Richardson is one Utah artisan who creates, teaches and demonstrates the art of blacksmithing, using Viking-age methods, from his shop in Eden, Utah. Richardson is a historic interpreter, who draws inspiration for his creations from traditional Norse objects found during archaeological excavations. His story, and examples of his work are currently on display outside the third-floor elevators of the museum.
Display about common Viking funeral practices
More Viking Activities and Events
All summer long, and into the Fall, the museum is celebrating all things Viking, with special opportunities and events to discover more about ancient Norse culture and its people.
Don't miss Explore Your Viking Roots - Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 4pm to 8pm. Nordic research specialists will be on hand to help visitors explore their own family history. At 5:30pm, Geoff Morris, Nordic Specialist for FamilySearch, will share details from his research into Scandinavian history and genealogical records as well as provide insights into some of the rare objects on display in the Vikings exhibit. Find out more at: https://nhmu.utah.edu/events/familysearch-viking-ancestry
For a full day of Viking adventure, mark your calendar to attend Norse Fest, Saturday, September 23, 2017 – 10am to 5pm. Experience a variety of Norse arts, with performances and demonstrations by dancers, blacksmiths and weavers. Research your Viking roots, hear from Norse experts and historians, even sample Norse foods. Learn more at: https://nhmu.utah.edu/events/norse-fest
Learn the ancient Norse art of weaving at NHMU's Craft Night: Viking Textiles Workshop, October 7, 2017, 12:00pm – Presented by NHMU and Craft Lake City. Sign up online at: https://nhmu.utah.edu/events/craft-night-viking-textiles-workshop
Sky Gallery visitors enjoying the views
About the Natural History Museum of Utah
The Natural History Museum of Utah is a premier scientific research and cultural institution. It opened to the public in 1969 and moved into a spectacular, award winning new home in 2011. The Museum's 30 scientists oversee active field research programs throughout Utah, and elsewhere, and help care for natural history collections of more 1.6 million objects. NHMU offers innovative exhibitions and educational programs to thousands of residents and visitors each year, including timely and interactive temporary and permanent exhibits, numerous special events and other programs. The Museum reaches 450,000 people annually, at the Rio Tinto Center and in communities and classrooms statewide.
-Kris Chapman
Kris Chapman, Public Relations Assistant at the Natural History Museum of Utah, has been writing and highlighting exciting museum happenings for just over two years. With a bachelor's in communications, she has also worked as a photo assistant, a textbook editor and a freelance writer for magazines and corporate blogs. With a passion for all things creative, she dreams of one day writing from a tropical island, where her toes are free to wiggle in the sand.
Wondering where you can get your ZAP Passport stamped this week? Look no further! Earn your stamps at any of these destinations July 20 through July 27.
Just getting started and having trouble finding remaining Passports at your nearest Salt Lake County Library location? You can download your own here.
Improv with Youth Theatre at the U
Thursday, July 20 | 4:30 PM Herriman Library
Join Youth Theatre at the U and their KAZUM JACKSON'S HILARIOUS PLAGUE improvisation troupe for creative and imaginative games at the library.
Friday, July 21 | 6:30 PM Midvale City Park
Enjoy free summer concerts on Friday evenings in the park this summer with Midvale Arts Council! Activities provided by the Boys & Girls Club, Copperview Community Center and the local library. This week enjoy classic rock and pop hits with the band, Assembly 6.0.
Saturday, July 22 | 11 AM West Jordan Library
Wednesday, July 26 | 4:30 PM South Jordan Library **
Create your own mini piñata and learn about its origins with Artes de México en Utah! Supplies will be provided for these bilingual visual arts workshops.
**UPDATE: The 7/26 piñata workshop has unfortunately been canceled. We might suggest exploring a year round destination or the Wasatch Community Gardens Tour in its place (see details below).
July 26 | 4 PM Wasatch Community Gardens
Explore the Wasatch Community Gardens Tomato Garden and then learn what it's like to grow your own food in the city. Go on a tour of the gardens, meet our chickens, taste some fresh garden produce and make a take a seed pot while supplies last. Located at 800 S. 600 E. in Salt Lake City.
OBT Presents: A Night at the Imperial
Friday & Saturday through July 29 | 7:30 PM The Off Broadway Theatre
The Off Broadway Theatre offers original family-friendly comedies and musical parodies for parents and kids alike. Present the ZAP Kids Summer Passport, and each member of the family will receive a $2 discount off the regular (Adult, Student/Senior, or Child) price.
Go on a scavenger hunt courtesty Preservation Utah and discover the art and architecture of Memory Grove Park! Get your passport stamp and scavenger hunt guide at the Memorial House (375 North Canyon Road in Downtown Salt Lake City), Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM).
Ticket Tuesday with the JCC
A winner has been chosen for this VIP giveaway to THE FABULOUS FLYNNSTONES concert courtesy the IJ and Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center.
Let's keep the summer fun going! Earn stamps in your ZAP Kids Summer Passport at any of these destinations July 12-19. Don't forget, you need at least 5 stamps from different destinations to attend the Final Destination Celebration at the Clark Planetarium on August 30!
Discover Something New in Your Own Backyard
BioBlitz with NHMU
July 12 at Whitmore Library | 11 AM - 2 PM
July 19 at Hunter Library | 11 AM - 2 PM
Stop by Whitmore Library anytime during the time frame and learn more about the natural world with the Natural History Museum of Utah! Bioblitz is an interactive citizen-science program where you can learn how to participate in scientific research.
Line Monster Game
July 12 | 4:30 PM South Jordan Library
Learn to create funny monsters in the Line Monster Game with Visual Art Institute! Using only pencils and sharpies, kids will create their own unique and colorful monsters all while playing an immersive game.
Backstage Tour
July 13 | 1 PM & 2 PM Eccles Theater
More tours added by popular demand! Join Salt Lake County Center for the Arts for a backstage tour of the new Eccles Theater. Meet in the lobby by the ticket office, and present your passport for a stamp.
Improv Theatre Fun
July 13 | 6:30 PM Millcreek Library
Experience Youth Theatre at the U will bring their KAZUM JACKSON'S HILARIOUS PLAGUE improvisation troupe to play creative and imaginative games with the audience.
July 14 | 6:30 PM Midvale City Park
Enjoy free summer concerts on Friday evenings in the park this summer with Midvale Arts Council! Activities provided by the Boys & Girls Club, Copperview Community Center and the local library. This week's performance group: City Jazz Big Band.
Utah Old Time Fiddlers Concert
July 17 | 3 PM
Experience lively old-time fiddle music with theUtah Old Time Fiddlers! They sing traditional country music and use a variety of acoustic instruments including fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin and harmonica.
Book-inspired Art Workshop
July 19 | 10:30 AM Sandy Library
Create art inspired by your favorite children's books with Bad Dog Arts!
July 19 | 4:30 PM
Kazum Jackson's Hilarious Plague Improv at
Youth Theatre at the U will bring their KAZUM JACKSON'S HILARIOUS PLAGUE improvisation troupe to play creative and imaginative games with the audience.
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Art Programs for Adults with Disabilities Fill a Community Need
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Since the 90s, Tanner Dance has been holding classes at their University of Utah studios for children with disabilities, and in recent years, many of these students have reached adulthood. For example, Nathan, a Salt Lake County resident with Down syndrome, recently graduated from high school at age 22. Nathan began dancing at Tanner when he was eight years old, and according to his mother Ann, those classes were influential in helping Nathan develop skills like motor ability and social interaction. Now that Nathan is 22, he is too old to participate in post-high activities through Salt Lake City School District and he was finding himself with plenty of free time. His mother Ann said, "There's nothing for these kids to do during the day, so they spend the bulk of their time watching television and browsing social media." After conversations with families like Nathan's about the need for more opportunities for learning and growth for adults with disabilities in this community, Tanner Dance launched two new arts programs for Nathan and his peers in 2016.
This first program, Elevate Theater Company, began in January 2016 for participants like David, who enjoys his job as a mail courier at the Salt Lake County office building. Because of David's cognitive disability, his mother Joan has advocated throughout David's life to get him access to the best programs that will increase his activity levels and opportunities for friendships. Joan and Tanner Dance worked together to model Elevate Theater Company after Detour Company Theatre in Phoenix that facilitates the production of multiple musicals each year performed by hundreds of participants with physical and/or cognitive disabilities.
In Salt Lake City, Elevate Theater Company began with thirteen participants between the ages of fifteen and 65 who learned music, dance, and narration from various Broadway hits like "Oh The Thinks You Can Think!" from Seussical the Musical, which they performed for friends and family in April 2016. The company reconvened in August 2016 on Saturday mornings to learn and rehearse a full-length production titled Press Start, which they performed in Tanner Dance's Black Box Theater to over 300 members of the community. Press Start is a musical about classic video game characters (think Pac Man and Mario) who decide to hold a musical fundraiser earn gold coins and get more lives. This performance, which took place on May 6, 2017, included professional sound and lighting, costumes created by the participants, and speaking lines for every participant who had the ability to speak. As of spring 2017, twenty adults participated in Elevate Theater Company with a waiting list of ten more potential participants.
The second program Tanner Dance created is titled LEADD (Learning and Engaging through Arts Discipline and Development), and it launched in August 2017 to provide afternoon art classes to adults ages 22 and up with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. This program took place on Thursday afternoons during the 2016-2017 school year, and students worked with experienced arts specialists and therapists to learn music, dance, and visual art. Through arts experiences, these ten students enhanced skills like communicating verbally, increasing spatial awareness, interpreting directions, working with someone else toward a common goal, recognizing themes and patterns, and asking for help. They ended the year with an art gallery and performance titled Self-Portrait, where the exuberance and joy of the performers left the audience in tears.
Both LEADD and Elevate Theater Company will grow in capacity for the 2017-2018 school year, and they are currently taking new registrations through Tanner Dance. Tuition is subsidized by ZAP, and Tanner Dance also offers needs-based scholarships and is a provider for the Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities, making these programs possible for all. LEADD and Elevate would also not exist without the tireless help of dozens of community volunteers, including university and high school students, who participate alongside students and assist in their learning.
Nathan participates in both the LEADD and Elevate programs, and his mother Ann says they have helped him be creative, strengthen his mind, improve his conversational skills, and provide him with continuing education on a university campus. Providing an engaging and joyous life for adults with disabilities is a community effort, and Tanner Dance is grateful for the support that makes this possible.
- Lyndsi Pace
Lyndsi Pace has worked in dance company management for five years. She serves as Program Manager for the University of Utah Tanner Dance Program, specializing in marketing and development. One of her favorite projects at Tanner has been helping to develop arts programs for people with disabilities. Lyndsi holds a bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship from Brigham Young University and a master's in Arts Administration from Boston University.
Ticket Tuesday with Empress Youth Theatre
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Beyond your Demographic: Cross Over Films
I grew up in a rural town of Salt Lake County known as Riverton, Utah. It's not a small town anymore, the urban sprawl has eaten up most of the open fields, but when I lived there cows were my backyard neighbors. Most of my culture came from the movies, television, and the occasional community play. I didn't know any gay people growing up; at least none that were openly gay to me. My exposure to the gay community came in the form of 90's television stereotypes, the quirky best friend that never gets the girl but never seems to mind, or the tough gal who fixes things and wears a leather jacket. I vividly remember after high school two young men from a restaurant I worked at took me to my first Salt Lake City PRIDE event. This is probably as a good time as ever, to come out and admit I'm straight. From that day forward I have been so impressed with the warmth of this community, they accepted me for me, didn't try to change or recruit me, and have never looked down on me for my narrow-minded sexual identity. The more I hung out with these friends, saw their struggles and celebrated their triumphs, the more our differences faded away and they ceased being my gay friends, and me the straight girl, and we were just friends.
Nine years ago I began working for the Utah Film Center and one of my first major events was the Damn These Heels film festival, the only LGBTQ film festival in Salt Lake City. The festival celebrates its 14th anniversary this year and is an opportunity to honor our differences and relate to one another through the commonalities. Over the past nine years I have worked with numerous directors, producers, and actors as they tell the stories that they don't see in mainstream media. If these films were shown at the multiplex, we wouldn't need an LGBT film festival. But for reason's I don't care to dignify with a discussion, these films -- many award-winning films from international film festivals -- don't see the widespread distribution that they justly deserve. Films like Pushing Dead, which will be shown Sunday July 16th at 12:15 pm. This film has received one the highest honors a festival can bestow on a film, the Audience Choice award, not once but four times, along with two Jury awards, and a Best Director award! Pushing Dead tells the harsh truth about what happens when you're thrown off your Medicaid because the government thinks you make too much money. This topic hits home for many Americans but when you add that the character is HIV positive, we call it an LGBTQ film. (While the film might sound like a downer, truth can be funnier than fiction so don't pull out your tissues just yet. )
In the film industry we call them "cross over" films -- films that appeal to wide audiences regardless of your sexual preferences and gender. As with the mainstream media we can't pretend to know what films will resonate with each person or "demographic." I'd hate to be contained in the white, heterosexual, woman in her 40s box. I want to see films that make me laugh, cry, or challenge the way I view the world.
In order to program for such a wide array of interests, Utah Film Center curates a community programming team to view hundreds of films and whittle the choices down to 35-50 films at which time our programming staff selects the best 20 or so films. This year's line up is rich with talent, subject matter, international representation, narratives and documentaries. Chavela is one of the a documentaries at the festival, it screens Saturday July 15th at 10 am. The film traces the legendary Mexican singer Chavela Vargas whose beauty and charm gave her success worldwide but she couldn't outrun her demons and only found happiness when she began to live her truth by coming out at 81 years young.
As parents, I know all we want is for our kids to be safe, healthy, and happy. This struggle is even harder when your kids are faced with discrimination and bullying and not just on the playground but by adults who should know better. In Raising Zoey, Ofelia Barba fights for her daughter to have a safe future where Zoey is free to pursue her happiness.
Raising Zoey screens Saturday, July 15th at 2:30 pm.
Whether straight, L.G.B.T. or Q these films don't separate us, or categorize us, they are meant to bring us all together under the umbrella of humanity. No matter where you reside, or what demographic box you fill out, I hope you'll join the Utah Film Center July 14-16th at the Rose Wagner Performing Art Center for the Damn These Heels film festival and then lets just all be friends.
-Mariah Mann Mellus
Mariah Mann Mellus is currently the Development Director for the Utah Film Center, but has previously held the title of Marketing Coordinator, Outreach and Membership Coordinator, and Education and Community Program Manager. When not at Utah Film Center Events she supports the community by way of the Utah Cultural Alliance, and multiple community boards. She and her husband Derek have two beautiful children whom they hope to raise to tell their own stories and to listen, serve, and support the community wherever needed.
Ticket Tuesday to SLC Jazz Festival
Winners have been chosen for this Ticket Tuesday contest courtesy Jazz Arts of the MountainWest. Stay tuned for future giveaways.
ZAP Kids Summer Passport Week 5-6
Welcome explorers!
We've had a great summer so far, and we're excited to continue exploring with you! With the 4th of July holiday coming up we have included opportunities for the next two weeks where you can earn stamps in your ZAP Kids Summer Passport (June 28 - July 11). Enjoy your experience or learn something new? Share it with us on Instagram using #exploreZAP!
Get in touch with the natural world
Wednesday, June 28 | 11 AM - 2 PM West Jordan Library
Participate in a drop-in, BioBlitz activity with the Natural History Museum of Utah . Bioblitz is an interactive citizen-science program where you can learn how to participate in scientific research by making your own observations right in your backyard.
Wednesday, June 28 | 4 PM Wasatch Community Gardens
Explore the Wasatch Community Gardens Tomato Garden and then learn what it's like to grow your own food in the city. Go on a tour of the gardens, meet our chickens, taste some fresh garden produce and make a take a seed pot while supplies last. Located at 800 S. 600 E.
Friday, June 30 & July 7 | 6:30 PM Midvale City Park
Midvale Arts Council is presenting free summer concerts in the park on Friday evenings with activities provided by the Boys & Girls Club, Copperview Community Center and the local library. Enjoy performances by the Utah National Guard 23rd Army Band on June 30, and A Western Variety Show on July 7.
Collect an art experience at the library
Saturday, July 8 | 10:15 AM Hunter Library Children's Yard
The internationally renowned One Voice Children's Choir will perform a musical concert highlighting some of the incredible songs they will also be singing in France this year!
Thursday, June 29 | 4:30 PM Herriman Library
and Tuesday, July 11 | 2:30 PM Columbus Library
Learn to create funny monsters in the Line Monster Game with Visual Art Institute ! Using only pencils and sharpies, kids will create their own unique and colorful monsters all while playing an immersive game.
Tuesday, July 11 | 4 PM Sandy Library
Enjoy some improv with Youth Theatre at the U as they bring their KAZUM JACKSON'S HILARIOUS PLAGUE improvisation troupe to play creative and imaginative games with the audience.
Conservation Garden Park is open to the public free of charge. Come walk through a water pipe, learn to make compost or identify plants. Explore the Garden any day of the summer and get a stamp in your passport! Garden hours are from 8 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Saturday.
Visit Discovery Gateway Children's Museum and explore educational workshops, programs and exhibits that inspire the whole family to discover the power of play together. Present your passport for $2 off the price of admission.
The Empress Theatre supports local talent to provide family-oriented fun for Magna and its surrounding areas. This summer's shows are Peter and the Starcatcher and Honk Junior. If you present the ZAP Kids Summer Passport to the box office, you will get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket ($12).
The Leonardo is a museum of creativity! Inside, you can discover the wonder of FLIGHT in their newest exhibit, delve into the mind-bending wonder of our exhibit on PERCEPTION, unleash your inner artist, scientist or engineer in one of our three hands-on laboratories, and even be moved by the exhibits in our Human Rights Gallery. Whatever you're interested in, The Leonardo will spark creativity and help you discover a whole new way to see the world. Present your passport for $2 off the price of admission.
Mundi Project offers free weekly group piano lessons for beginners of all ages. Drop in for hands-on music instruction at Salt Lake Public Library-Glendale, every Saturday beginning June 10 from 11 AM to 12 PM.
The Off Broadway Theatre offers original family-friendly comedies and musical parodies for parents and kids alike. This summer's shows are Pirates of the Carabeener, The Marx Brothers in A Night at the Imperial, and Utahoma! Present the passport and each member of the family will receive a $2 discount off the regular (Adult, Student/Senior, or Child) price.
Preservation Utah will provide children with a scavenger hunt of the art and architecture of Memory Grove Park. Passport stamp and scavenger hunt can be picked up at the Memorial House (375 North Canyon Road, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM).
Salty Cricket Composers Collective offers El Sistema Summer Camps that empower young people to become effective citizens. Mention your passport when you call or email to reserve your spot at the camp to get 15% off one week's tuition. Bring your passport on the first day of camp for a stamp.
Tracy Aviary has more than 135 species and 400 individual birds on display. Guests are encouraged to wander its 8 acres and appreciate the different colors, sizes and sounds of our feathered friends. Present your passport at the gate for a $2 discount on the price of admission.
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Ticket Tuesday with Taylorsville Arts Council
Winners have been chosen for this Ticket Tuesday courtesy Taylorsville Arts Council.


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type Users struct {
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}

// Gets a list of users that belong to the context with the given ID, or all users if none provided.
func (u Users) UsersList(contextid string) (map[string]interface{}, error) {
	m := map[string]string{
		"contextId": contextid,
	}
	return u.c.Request("users/view/usersList/", m)
}

// Gets the data of the user with the given ID that belongs to the context with the given ID.
func (u Users) GetUserById(contextid string, userid string) (map[string]interface{}, error) {
	m := map[string]string{
		"contextId": contextid,
		"userId":    userid,
	}
	return u.c.Request("users/view/getUserById/", m)
}

// Gets the configuration parameters for the credentials of the context with the given ID.
func (u Users) GetAuthenticationCredentialsConfigParams(contextid string) (map[string]interface{}, error) {
	m := map[string]string{
		"contextId": contextid,
	}
	return u.c.Request("users/view/getAuthenticationCredentialsConfigParams/", m)
}

// Gets the authentication credentials of the user with given ID that belongs to the context with the given ID.
func (u Users) GetAuthenticationCredentials(contextid string, userid string) (map[string]interface{}, error) {
	m := map[string]string{
		"contextId": contextid,
		"userId":    userid,
	}
	return u.c.Request("users/view/getAuthenticationCredentials/", m)
}

// Gets the authentication state information for the user identified by the Context and User Ids.
func (u Users) GetAuthenticationState(contextid string, userid string) (map[string]interface{}, error) {
	m := map[string]string{
		"contextId": contextid,
		"userId":    userid,
	}
	return u.c.Request("users/view/getAuthenticationState/", m)
}

// Gets the authentication session information for the user identified by the Context and User Ids, e.g. cookies and realm credentials.
func (u Users) GetAuthenticationSession(contextid string, userid string) (map[string]interface{}, error) {
	m := map[string]string{
		"contextId": contextid,
		"userId":    userid,
	}
	return u.c.Request("users/view/getAuthenticationSession/", m)
}

// Creates a new user with the given name for the context with the given ID.
func (u Users) NewUser(contextid string, name string) (map[string]interface{}, error) {
	m := map[string]string{
		"contextId": contextid,
		"name":      name,
	}
	return u.c.Request("users/action/newUser/", m)
}

// Removes the user with the given ID that belongs to the context with the given ID.
func (u Users) RemoveUser(contextid string, userid string) (map[string]interface{}, error) {
	m := map[string]string{
		"contextId": contextid,
		"userId":    userid,
	}
	return u.c.Request("users/action/removeUser/", m)
}

// Sets whether or not the user, with the given ID that belongs to the context with the given ID, should be enabled.
func (u Users) SetUserEnabled(contextid string, userid string, enabled string) (map[string]interface{}, error) {
	m := map[string]string{
		"contextId": contextid,
		"userId":    userid,
		"enabled":   enabled,
	}
	return u.c.Request("users/action/setUserEnabled/", m)
}

// Renames the user with the given ID that belongs to the context with the given ID.
func (u Users) SetUserName(contextid string, userid string, name string) (map[string]interface{}, error) {
	m := map[string]string{
		"contextId": contextid,
		"userId":    userid,
		"name":      name,
	}
	return u.c.Request("users/action/setUserName/", m)
}

// Sets the authentication credentials for the user with the given ID that belongs to the context with the given ID.
func (u Users) SetAuthenticationCredentials(contextid string, userid string, authcredentialsconfigparams string) (map[string]interface{}, error) {
	m := map[string]string{
		"contextId":                   contextid,
		"userId":                      userid,
		"authCredentialsConfigParams": authcredentialsconfigparams,
	}
	return u.c.Request("users/action/setAuthenticationCredentials/", m)
}

// Tries to authenticate as the identified user, returning the authentication request and whether it appears to have succeeded.
func (u Users) AuthenticateAsUser(contextid string, userid string) (map[string]interface{}, error) {
	m := map[string]string{
		"contextId": contextid,
		"userId":    userid,
	}
	return u.c.Request("users/action/authenticateAsUser/", m)
}

// Tries to poll as the identified user, returning the authentication request and whether it appears to have succeeded. This will only work if the polling verification strategy has been configured.
func (u Users) PollAsUser(contextid string, userid string) (map[string]interface{}, error) {
	m := map[string]string{
		"contextId": contextid,
		"userId":    userid,
	}
	return u.c.Request("users/action/pollAsUser/", m)
}

// Sets fields in the authentication state for the user identified by the Context and User Ids.
func (u Users) SetAuthenticationState(contextid string, userid string, lastpollresult string, lastpolltimeinms string, requestssincelastpoll string) (map[string]interface{}, error) {
	m := map[string]string{
		"contextId":             contextid,
		"userId":                userid,
		"lastPollResult":        lastpollresult,
		"lastPollTimeInMs":      lastpolltimeinms,
		"requestsSinceLastPoll": requestssincelastpoll,
	}
	return u.c.Request("users/action/setAuthenticationState/", m)
}

// Sets the specified cookie for the user identified by the Context and User Ids.
func (u Users) SetCookie(contextid string, userid string, domain string, name string, value string, path string, secure string) (map[string]interface{}, error) {
	m := map[string]string{
		"contextId": contextid,
		"userId":    userid,
		"domain":    domain,
		"name":      name,
		"value":     value,
		"path":      path,
		"secure":    secure,
	}
	return u.c.Request("users/action/setCookie/", m)
}

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Josef Krips
AKA Josef Alois Krips
Born: 8-Apr-1902
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
Died: 13-Oct-1974
Location of death: Geneva, Switzerland [1]
Cause of death: Cancer - unspecified
Religion: Roman Catholic [2]
Occupation: Conductor
Nationality: Austria
Executive summary: Director, Buffalo Philharmonic, 1954-63
[1] Cantonal Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland.
[2] Quoted by David Ewen (1978), "I wasn't pure enough for Hitler. My mother was Catholic, so were her parents. My father was Catholic, but his parents were Jewish. So I was not allowed to conduct during the war."
Father: Josef Krips (physician)
Mother: Linse Seitz
Brother: Henry Joseph Krips (conductor, b. 1912, d. 1987)
Wife: Maria Wilheim ("Mitzi", singer, m. 1947, d. 8-Apr-1969)
Wife: Baroness Marietta von Prohaska (m. 9-Oct-1969, until his death)
Professor: Conducting, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (1935-38)
Vienna Symphony Artistic Advisor (1970-73)
San Francisco Symphony Music Director (1963-70)
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director (1954-63)
London Symphony Orchestra Principal Conductor (1951-54)
Karlsruhe Orchestra Music Director (1926-33)
Vienna Volksoper Assistant Conductor (1921-24)
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"I believe our flag is more than just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty, and freedom. It is the history of our nation, and it's marked by the blood of those who died defending it."
Did you know that if you fly the American flag 24 hours a day it should be illuminated during darkness? Wondering about proper etiquette when they play the National Anthem? Well, if the flag is displayed turn towards it and put your right hand over your heart (men, remove your hats). If the flag is not displayed, turn towards the music and act as though the flag is displayed (that's right, hand over heart).
While many people would like to be patriotic and display the flag, there seems to be a lack of proper etiquette when handling the flag. For that reason we have provided excerpts from The American Legion on proper FLAG CODE.
When your flag is tattered and is not fit for display you can bring it to an American Legion Post for proper disposal.
• (2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.
During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or when the flag is passing in a parade or in review, those present in uniform should render the military salute. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute.
All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Citizens of other countries should stand at attention. All such conduct toward the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes.


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Business & Information Systems Engineering
Enterprise Modeling for Business Agility
Jennifer Horkoff, Manfred A. Jeusfeld, Jolita Ralyté, and Dimitris Karagiannis
Security Requirements Elicitation from Airline Turnaround Processes
Raimundas Matulevicius, Alex Norta, and Silver Samarütel
Process Modeling Recommender Systems - A Generic Data Model and Its Application to a Smart Glasses-based Modeling Environment
Michael Fellmann, Dirk Metzger, Sven Jannaber, Novica Zarvic, and Oliver Thomas
Modeling Simultaneous Cooperation and Competition Among Enterprises
Vik Pant and Eric Yu
Enabling Normalized Systems in Practice – Exploring a Modeling Approach
Peter De Bruyn, Herwig Mannaert, Jan Verelst, and Philip Huysmans
From Expert Discipline to Common Practice: A Vision and Research Agenda for Extending the Reach of Enterprise Modeling
Kurt Sandkuhl, Hans-Georg Fill, Stijn Hoppenbrouwers, John Krogstie, Florian Matthes, Andreas Opdahl, Gerhard Schwabe, Ömer Uludag, and Robert Winter
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Robo-Advisory - Digitalization and Automation of Financial Advisory
Dominik Jung, Verena Dorner, Florian Glaser, and Stefan Morana
Interview with Anne Persson on "The Practice of Enterprise Modeling"
Jennifer Horkoff, Manfred A. Jeusfeld, and Jolita Ralyté
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2nd Lieutenant Robert Gardner, 1st/5th Battalion, King's Own, First World War.
Sergeant William Gardner, DCM, MM, number 15241, 8th Battalion, King's Own, First World War.
Private Charles Christopher Garrity, number 3854315, 1st Battalion, King's Own, 1931-1940.
Private William Gate, number 32522, King's Own, First World War.
Lieutenant Colonel John Moore Gawne, King's Own.
Soldier Arthur Gaydon, King's Own First World War.
Lieutenant Colonel William George, Medical Officer, 5th Battalion, King's Own.
Company Sergeant Major David Gibb, 2nd Battalion, King's Own, 1930s-Second World War.
Private James Connor Gill, 1st/5th Battalion, King's Own, First World War.
Sergeant George William Gillow, 8th Battalion, King's Own, First World War.
Lieutenant John Hales Glazebrook, King's Own, 1840s.
Private Albert Gordon, number 1817, 5th Battalion, King's Own, First World War.
Private Thomas Grady VC DCM, King's Own, Crimean War.
Lieutenant Charles Hamilton Malise Graham, King's Own, First World War.
Lieutenant Colonel John Malise Anne Graham, DSO, King's Own, First World War.
Private William Graham, King's Own, 1928-Second World War.
Lieutenant Alexander Gray MM, King's Own and Northumberland Fusiliers, First World War.
Private John Thomas Green, 1st Battalion, King's Own, 1930s.
Lieutenant Colonel William Howard Green, King's Own, First and Second World Wars.
Sergeant Harry Greening, Home Guard, Second World War.
Sergeant James Lindsay Greenwood, 2nd and 1st Battalions, First World War.
Private George Griffiths, 1st and 3rd King's Own, First World War.


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Uhuru, Blinken hold talks on Ethiopia, Somalia
President Uhuru Kenyatta and US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Tuesday held talks with peace in Ethiopia and Somalia topping the agenda.
State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the telephone talks between the two leaders centred on regional security issues of mutual interest, "including the situations in Ethiopia and Somalia".
"In Ethiopia, they agreed on the urgent need for a cessation of hostilities, unhindered humanitarian access, an end to human rights abuses and violations, and a negotiated resolution to the conflict," said Price.
"The Secretary expressed the strong support of the United States for the mediation efforts of President Kenyatta and AU Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Olusegun Obasanjo."
On Somalia, the Secretary underscored the importance of Somalia's national and Federal Member State leaders concluding parliamentary and presidential elections immediately and free from irregularities that would jeopardise the credibility of the outcome, added Price.
"The Secretary noted the US opposition to the attempted suspension of Prime Minister Roble, and they agreed that all parties should refrain from escalatory actions and statements," he said.
Fifth victim dies in Denver shooting rampage; gunman identified
Father who impregnated daughter twice to serve 30 years


There never was an individual less regretted by his fellow-creatures than this deceased king. What eye has wept for him? What heart has heaved one throb of unmercenary sorrow? … If he ever had a friend-a devoted friend in any rank of life-we protest that the name of him or her never reached us.
Has George W. Bush been the worst president ever? … Whoever wins the race to the bottom, the Bush administration has almost certainly presided over the most egregious run of mis-governance since the British ruled North America.
Time (26 Nov 08) struggled to find much at all to praise.
At the end of a presidency of stupefying ineptitude, [Bush] has become the lamest of all possible ducks.
It is in the nature of mainstream journalism to attempt to be kind to Presidents when they are coming and going but to be fiercely skeptical in between. … Bush [at the APEC Conference] has that forlorn what-the-hell-happened? expression on his face, the one that has marked his presidency at difficult times. You never want to see the President of the United States looking like that.
In the end, though, it will not be the creative paralysis that defines Bush. It will be his intellectual laziness, at home and abroad. … He is less than President now, and that is appropriate. He was never very much of one.
'It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it.' – George W. Bush.