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Missing – Madeleine McCann
Call me heartless, callous and cruel if you like, but it seems well overdue to me that the McCanns may face charges of neglect and abandonment over the case of their missing daughter, Madeleine. Yes, it’s tragic that their very young daughter disappeared, but the fact remains that they left her and her younger siblings alone in an unlocked apartment while they and their friends dined elsewhere. It does not matter that they claim they regularly checked on their children – they left them alone in a foreign country while they went out to have fun with their friends.
Of course, chances are that this charge will never actually come about, but I sincerely hope it does. Just because the McCanns are a professional, middle-class couple, doesn’t mean that they should be treated any differently than a poor, working class family in the same position. Had they both been on the dole, you can bet they would have been vilified and crucified by the press. Instead, they have access to a large fund set up by well-wishers and the sympathy of most of the media, and when the media tried to turn, the McGanns pressed charges against them and got a public apology.
It is my opinion (and I freely accept it is not the opinion of everyone else) that those who neglect their children do not deserve apologies. They should be investigated by social services and the safety of their other children should be taken into consideration too.
I actually think it rather criminal that it has taken more than a year for the authorities to even consider pressing these charges against them.

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unusual step of casting two actors whose work he hasn‘t seen. Besides
directing them. he plans to
have them direct him in the monologue. ‘lt‘s the part ofa con-man.‘ he says; then a little grin returns. ‘or he might not be a eon-man.‘ (Andrew Burnet)
I A Grand Scam Lyceum Studio (Fringe) Lyceum Studio (Venue 7). 14—26 Aug. lpm; 28 Aug—2 Sept. 12.30pm. £3 (£2.50).
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‘He‘s always been provocative — always on a knife-edgc.‘ says director Michael Batz about award-winning playwright George Tabori. ‘Nobody else could write those kind of plays. It's not only that he‘s Jewish. but also that he was forced to emigrate to escape the Nazis and some of his family died at Auschwitz. Nobody else in Germany has ever dared to tackle those subjects.‘
The two-year old play. which is about to receive its British premiere. takes a look at the early life of AdoIintler. ‘Wc know very little about Hitler‘s early life.‘ says Batz. ‘We know that he knewJews and that he was sometimes friendly with them and also that he would sometimes spout forth this anti-semitic rubbish. The Jews and the Germans have a shared history even though they were enemies. The play isn‘t trying to resolve those contradictory elements. it‘s asking you to look at them. It‘s also asking what makes people Nazis.‘
‘Tabori has awacky. extraordinary sense of humour.‘ continues Batz. whose company is perhaps the only British-based group to be European in both outlook and personnel. ‘lt‘s a black comedy with very serious undertones. It‘s the sort of
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humour that British audiences understand because of people like Joe Orton. He has a mad logic I that goes off on its own tangents. But it is also very complex. there are many different layers and [think the audience will come out arguing wildly.‘ (Mark Fisher).
I Mein Kampl. Farce (Fringe) See Hitlist.
Raptus Theatre Co. are a motley collection of some
talents to emerge from Edinburgh University. All ofthc ensemble have experienced the knee- trembling excitement ofa sell-out Fringe success before. in a variety of ' other ventures. though
' thisisthefirsttimethey . havecombinedtheir ' resources. Last year the
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young lrish iconoclast I Connall Morrison‘s l Faustus Kelly inspired the i Irish Times to write ‘If i nothing else the Fringe should be remembered for Richard Demarco and ' Connall Morrison.‘ Their assault on this year‘s Fringe is spearheaded by two new plays from Eleanor ‘Two Fringe Firsts‘ Zeal. and Donald ‘Talented Young Playwright‘ Main. both tackling the themes of
human condition. According to James Wallace. the Wickedest Man in the World. which he describes as an ‘Evil sex comedy‘ shows that ‘Witchcraft is in fact done by very ordinary people. Whilst The White Witches of Balham is an equally funny though more oblique work.‘ Knowing full well that the Fringe only lasts for a spell. the ' Co. who are determined I
to cast their shadow over
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performed outdoors at the Wireworks playground entitled The Man Who I Lived to Die. a must for hypochondriacs with a
sense of humour.
I The White Witches ol Balham (Fringe) Raptus Theatre Company. Bedlam Theatre (venue 49) 225 9893. ll Aug-2 Sept. 9. 15pm. £3 (£2.50). I The Wickedest Man in the World (Fringe) Raptus Theatre Company. Bedlam Theatre (Venue 49) 225 9893. ll Aug-2 Sept. 10.35pm.£3 (£2.50). I The Man Who Lived to Die (Fringe) Raptus Theatre Company. The Wireworks Playground. behind the Fringe Office (Venue l)225 5257, 14 Aug—2 Sept. 3pm. Free.
ELENA AND ROBERT
The Wilde Players don‘t make things easy for themselves or their audiences. Last Fringe. their harrowing drama. Srallerhof. unpeeled the dumb brutality ofthc inarticulate. This year. they present the British premiere oqundi Ellert‘s first play (she is an actress who has worked with Fassbinder and Kroetz); set in the inauspicious surroundings of a home for the elderly.
Fast and furious where SIal/erhof was subdued and intricate. Elena and Robert continues The Wilde Players‘ interest in the failure of communication. ‘lt‘s a difficult play to watch.‘ says company member. Andrew Williams. ‘but I think it‘s helpful to see characters whose lives are tragic because they can‘t
Clyde Unity Theatre. The Crown Theatre
hold out a hand to each
other. I think it‘s good for an audience to become part of the process.‘
The Wilde Players work as a team. each actor also playing a part in the overall direction of the play: ‘lt‘s hellisth difficult.‘ says Williams. ‘lt‘s taken us weeks and weeks to come onto a level footing together.‘ Having invested months of research and rehearsal in the play. The Wilde Players expect some effort from their audience: ‘I should hope that 80 or 90 per cent of audiences in Edinburgh will want to think,‘ says Williams. ‘or they‘ll go and see What‘s Up Me Doc?‘ (Julie Morrice)
I Elena and Robert (Fringe) The Wilde Players. Theatre Workshop (Venue 20) 226 5425, 14 Aug--2 Sep (not Suns). 12.30pm.£3.50 (£2.50).
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Despite Ron Butlin's Scots translation and the
9.45pm. £5 (£4).
I TOP STOREY Inspired. funny and
universality of Blending ln‘s office setting, there remains something irreplacebly French about Michel Vinaver‘s new play.
Vinaver‘s attention to the minutiae of ordinary, daily life and his wry, impartial understanding of the characters. no doubt sets a French audience in stitches. but it
L leaves its British counterpart rather ' bemused. Like muchof
J aques Tati’s work , you‘re glad it exists, but you‘re not sure if you can make much sense of it yourself. Even the energetic and sensitively observed work of the five-strong cast (notably the women: Una McLean. Alison Peebles and Hilary MacLean) cannot prevent Blending In from seeming like an improvisation for a Mike Leigh play before the plot has been introduced. Fair enough ifit is neithera comedy nor a tragedy, but ifat the same time it doesn‘t engage your emotions or imagination. you are left wondering as to its purpose. You end up feeling like an eavesdropper listening in to some half-understood conversation — it remains as interesting as overbearing someone on a bus, but it is not convincing dramatically. See it because it is unlike anything else on the Fringe, but don‘t expect to be moved by it. (Mark Fisher). I Blending In (Fringe) Traverse Theatre (Venue 15) 226 2633. 10 Aug—2 Sept, Various Times and
I THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY The Front Lawn from New Zealand return after popular and critical success last year, bringing with them a three-handed musical comedy about sex. seismology and ﬁshing set in the South Paciﬁc.
Canongate ‘89 (Fringe Venue 5) 556 1388, 15—26 Aug. 6.15pm, £5 (£3.50). I RED KING RISING Back by popular demand, Edinburgh's lunch-time theatre returns after their normal bed-time to present 2000AD writer Grant Morrison‘s provocative fantasy about Lewis Carroll‘s relationship with Alice which draws heavy parallels with contemporary society. Well worth seeing. Oxygen House, Netherbow Arts Centre. (Fringe Venue 30) 556 9579,14—19 Aug. 10.30pm, £3 (£2).
I SELF HELP: FUN WITH MOYNIHAN AND GREEN Two members of the cast of Merchant lvory‘s new film Slaves Of New York in comedy double-act dating back to Harvard University 1979.
Cafe Royal Bistro Theatre (Fringe Venue 78) 557 4792, 14-19 Aug, 2.30pm. £2.25 (£1.75).
I THE STORY OF MARIE LLOYD Elizabeth Mansfield as the lewd but talented Music Hall star who was imprisoned under the obscenity laws. Richard Demarco Gallery (Fringe Venue 22) 557 0707,14-19 Aug. 2.30pm. £3.75 (£2.75).
I THE WATERMELON Lecoq-inspircd company have a go at the xenophobic attitudes of holiday-makers in Yugoslavia.
Fly on the Wall. Richard Demarco Gallery (Fringe Venue 22) 557 0707. 14—19 Aug, 5pm. £3.50 (£2.50).
by John Binnie. Clyde Unity Theatre , The Crown Theatre
A random list of plays seen earlier in the year and during last year’s Festival.
I GLASVEGAS Veteran of Glasgow‘s Mayfest. this a pacy and convincing performance of a superficial. over-long musical comedy crammed with forgettable songs.
Borderline Theatre. Moray House Theatre (Fringe Venue 61) llAug—2 Sept. 7.30pm. £5 (£4).
I SHANG-A-LANG Witty 70s nostalgia from one of Scotland‘s foremost producers of
(Fringe Venue 53). 667 7588. 10 Aug-2 Sept. 5pm. £3.75 (£2.50).
I BOUNCERS Only the prices have changed to protect people with a memory going back longer than last year. orthe year before. or the year before that . .. Hull Truck Theatre Company. George Square Theatre (Fringe Venue 37).667 3701.14 Aug—2 Sept. Midnight.£6(£5). I THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Swift. inventive and none-too-reverent reduction of thirty-eight plays into one 60-minute farce.
Reduced Shakespeare Company. Pleasance (Fringe Venue 33). 556 6550. ll
moving evocation of sibling rivalry and buried memories, using just three performers. a number of masks and gallons ofingenuity.
Trestle Theatre Company. Pleasance (Fringe Venue 33). 556 6550. 12 Aug-2 Sept (not 13. 21.29 Aug). 2pm.£5 (£4). I INES DE CASTRO Bold and absorbing version of a Portuguese legend by John Clifford. who can‘t decide if it‘s a tale of true love or warped obsession.
Traverse Theatre (Fringe Venue 15). 226 2633. Various dates, times and prices.
I KILLING ME SOFTLY Touching and funny look at gay boy/straight girl relationship
(Fringe Venue 53). 667 7588. 20 Aug-2 Sept.12.05am.£3.75(£2.50).
I WHODIDIT? Comic distortion of the Murder Mystery in a polished knockabout farce that hits home despite variable standard of acting.
Invisible Inc. Diverse Attractions (Fringe Venue 11). 225 8961. 21—24 Aug. 8. 15pm. £2 (£1).
I TANG OF THE SEA Atmospheric and highly theatrical production. if a little slow. by inventive company for people with handicaps.
Kaleidoscope Theatre Company (Fringe Venue 39). 337 9714. l9h26 Aug. 8pm. £2.50 (£2).
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Acupuncture could help to improve the chances of IVF/ICSI success. Many studies suggest that acupuncture can increase the chances of getting pregnant for women undergoing fertility treatment. A recent study claims that Acupuncture boosts its rate by 65% (British Medical Journal).
Acupuncture carries little side effects, making it a very safe supplemental treatment to your IVF treatment.
Several recent reports have confirmed that infertility rates in the UK are rising and there has been a dramatic increase in infertility over the last 60 years or so. Therefore, it is a common issue for many couples.
The most common Infertility treatments are Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and IVF with Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A). Unfortunately, the success rates depend on various factors, but it’s still very low and the reasons are often unclear.
The main theories behind undergoing acupuncture during IVF is that Acupuncture can increase blood flow, specifically in the uterine area which may help with embryo implantation. Secondly acupuncture calms the nervous system and is typically utilized as a form of stress relief. In turn, lowered stress levels promote better health, hormonal levels, and possibly fertility. In fact, some studies suggest that stress plays a role in 30 percent of all infertility problems.
You could try Fertility Acupuncture combined with Herbal Medicine before your IVF/ICSI, if you would like to have a natural treatment rather than IVF. Chinese Medicine / Oriental Medicine approaches infertility from mainly kidney deficiency, liver Qi (vital energy) & blood stagnation. We link its common problems such as emotional problems to the liver Qi stagnations and oligospermia to kidney deficiency. Acupuncture could calm and nourish the Kidney, relax the Liver, and improve the energy flow. Herbs will be used in the same way, to nourish, calm and move the stagnated Qi and Blood.
The bottom line is that acupuncture carries little side effects, making it a very safe supplemental treatment. It is worthwhile for those like you looking to expand your treatment options.
By Dr. Yoon Jeon. MChiro, MB, BSc, Dip.TCM, PGCert.

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text: Acxiom 3Q Profit Up 83 Percent to $14.5 Million by Arkansas Business Staff Posted 1/30/2013 03:15 pm Updated 3 years ago Acxiom Corp. of Little Rock reports third-quarter net income of $14.5 million, up 83 percent from the same quarter last year. Want the Full Article? Get Unlimited Archive Access for $19.95 per Year Readers must pay to access stories older than 15 days. Purchase Now Already have archive access? Login to view this article.

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In the hearing help industry, the popularity of Costo hearing aids is undeniable. Costco has been offering hearing aids for over 25 years and is considered to be among the largest buyers of listening devices in the United States aside from VA. Costco’s growth in the hearing aid industry has been significant. It is estimated that Costco currently constitutes 12% of the overall US market. Costco is remarkable at sales; by dealing with wholesale, they can obtain minimized prices for lots of customer items and pass the cost savings onto customers. If you have any questions about Costco hearing aids in Tucson, AZ call us to talk to our audiologists about what is right for you.
Retail-based healthcare has actually grown as consumers try to find less costly, much more practical options to conventional clinical setups. Along with its hearing help division, Costco has an optical center and also a drug store. The pharmacy uses low-priced immunizations in addition to testings for heart illness, diabetes mellitus, as well as weakening of bones.
People who are used to the traditional way of choosing or shopping for hearing aids might find it a bit weird or strange to shop for hearing aids at a retail store. However, more and more people are giving rave reviews and honest testimonies about their experience with Costco hearing aids. Basically, what’s not to love about Costco hearing aids? They are loaded with features, manufactured by reputable companies, easy to acquire and marketed at budget-friendly price bundles.
By having hearing centers within stores, Costco is certainly raising customer awareness for hearing loss. Making listening devices a lot more available to the masses means that Costco and various other stores will help decrease the typical time a person has to wait to address his or her hearing loss. Providing various, affordable designs of hearing aid while providing convenience for the consumers is a win/win.
Even if the cost of Costco hearing aids are less than other brands, it does not suggest that these are substandard items. Costco hearing aids are sourced from several well-known producers. As of October 2019, Costco offers the following hearing aid brands: ReSound, Phonak, Rexton, Philips, and Kirkland Signature. Costco is also working with major hearing aid manufacturers. GN ReSound and Sonova.
You can regulate all hearing aid designs from Costco with mobile apps. You can also use it to stream sound in major listening devices such as TV, radio and mobile phones.
Customer Affairs raters balanced 3 out of 5 stars for Costco. They applaud the low cost and comprehensive hearing testing methods. Nevertheless, many customers keep in mind that the quality of the fitting and service can differ substantially in between Costco areas. The Better Company Bureau gives Costco Corporate an A+ ranking.
However, it is also worth noting that Costco provides a limited option of hearing help designs as well as brand names, compared to an independent hearing aid facility. At independent centers, you have access to every make and also design readily available on the market. When the hearing aid makers come out with brand-new versions or features, it takes a couple of months and sometimes years for that innovation to show up at Costco. Costco does not provide BiCROS and CROS hearing aids.
If you belong to the group of people who cannot seem to enjoy the benefits of hearing aids, you might need to go to an audiologist to be examined. You might need more than just hearing aids; in this case, audiologists might recommend a more sophisticated or upgraded hearing help in the form of cochlear implants. If you’re looking for Tucson Hearing Aids.

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pjimage – 2021-12-21T172831.810 President Donald Trump made his thoughts on the infamous Jan. 6, 2021 protest, sometimes called a coup or insurrection attempt by far-left Democrats and their RINO enablers, abundantly clear on Thursday.
Trump made the candid comments on his Truth Social platform just hours before the Jan. 6 U.S. House committee is scheduled to have their prime-time sham hearings for the cameras. “The Unselect Committee didn’t spend one minute studying the reason that people went to Washington, D.C., in massive numbers, far greater than the Fake News Media is willing to report, or the Unselects are even willing to imagine, because January 6th was not simply a protest, it represented the greatest movement in the history of our Country to Make America Great Again,” Trump declared.
“It was about an Election that was Rigged and Stolen, and a Country that was about to go to HELL..& look at our Country now!” the president added.
The full post can be seen here: Big League Politics has reported on Trump coming around on Jan. 6, even publicly regretting his decision not to march arm-in-arm with his most dedicated and passionate supporters on that historic day:
“ President Donald Trump said that he regrets […]
Will America-First News Outlets Make it to 2023?
Things are looking grim for conservative and populist news sites.
There’s something happening behind the scenes at several popular conservative news outlets. 2021 was bad, but 2022 is proving to be disastrous for news sites that aren’t “playing ball” with the corporate media narrative. It’s being said that advertisers are cracking down, forcing some of the biggest ad networks like Google and Yahoo to pull their inventory from conservative outlets. This has had two major effects. First, it has cooled most conservative outlets from discussing “taboo” topics like Pandemic Panic Theater, voter fraud, or The Great Reset. Second, it has isolated those ad networks that aren’t playing ball.
Certain topics are anathema for most ad networks. Speaking out against vaccines or vaccine mandates is a certain path to being demonetized. Highlighting voter fraud in the 2020 and future elections is another instant advertising death penalty. Throw in truthful stories about climate change hysteria, Critical Race Theory, and the border crisis and it’s easy to understand how difficult it is for America-First news outlets to spread the facts, share conservative opinions, and still pay the bills.
Without naming names, I have been told of several news outlets who have been forced to either consolidate with larger organizations or who have backed down on covering certain topics out of fear of being “canceled” by the ad networks. I get it. This is a business for many of us and it’s not very profitable. Those of us who do this for a living are often barely squeaking by, so loss of additional revenue can often mean being forced to make cuts. That means not being able to cover the topics properly. Its a Catch-22: Tell the truth and lose the money necessary to keep telling the truth, or avoid the truth and make enough money to survive. Those who have chosen survival simply aren’t able to spread the truth properly.
We will never avoid the truth. The Lord will provide if it is His will. Our job is simply to share the facts, spread the Gospel, and educate as many Americans as possible while exposing the forces of evil.
To those who have the means, we ask that you please donate. We have options available now, but there is no telling when those options will cancel us. We just launched a new GiveSendGo page. We also have our GivingFuel page. There have been many who have been canceled by PayPal, but for now it’s still an option. Your generosity is what keeps these sites running and allows us to get the truth to the masses. We’ve had great success in growing but we know we can do more with your assistance.
Thank you, and God Bless!


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Department of Eagles engaged in personal music conversations Thursday at a sold-out Schubas, where the folk-pop band treated songs as secrets intended only to be shared among close friends.
Playing as part of the five-day Tomorrow Never Knows festival, the buzzed-about Brooklyn collective hid its onstage inexperience behind comforting tones and crooned vocals that evoked the halcyon sounds of an antique phonograph. The approach occasionally worked, even as many of the layered atmospherics and percussive intricacies present on record got lost in translation. The quartet also enjoyed the good fortune of debuting its current lineup in an intimate setting. Despite having received word-of-mouth recommendations and critical accolades for its studio work, the band isn't ready to graduate from small clubs.
Co-led by singer-guitarist and Grizzly Bear member Daniel Rossen, Department of Eagles showed all the signs of an indie group overly content with casual informalities. Instrumentalists fumbled around between songs. With his shy demeanor and frumpy appearance, Rossen seemed more like a used-book store clerk than a bandleader. The 50-minute set came to an awkward halt after the ensemble realized it had run out of material people knew. And this after the group had already bought time by performing a pair of unreleased tracks and a flat cover of teen-pop singer JoJo's "Too Little Too Late."
What Department of Eagles needed were more of the glistening melodies and dynamic crescendos that graced surreal tunes such as "Around the Bay" and "Phantom Other." Specifically, the band must learn how to interpret additional songs from its elegant "In Ear Park" album in the live environment. Looped harmonies that provided choral illusions made for a promising start. So did the hesitant tension of "Waves of Rye," propelled by Rossen's devotional pleas and sentimental contrasts.
Focusing on lyrics reflecting on his childhood memories and father's death, he turned sorrowful emotions into soothing dreams, revealing that tranquillity can prevail amid painful turbulence.
The Tomorrow Never Knows festival will run through Sunday at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago; 773-525-2508


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Destino is in the process of moving from their Market near Octavia location. We'll have updated information once they reopen.
OWNER/CHEF James Schenk has created a restaurant that transports patrons to a warm and lively bistro in Spain. In this dark romantic setting, with art hanging from local artists, the food is definitely the main attraction. Most of the dishes are served family style. Try the Corvina con Escalibada, Anticuchos de Corazon, and Aji de Gallina.
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With over 35 films from Cuba, Latin America, and Latino filmmakers in the U.S, the 20th edition of the Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY) is a reminder of why it’s the longest running Latino fest in the city. In addition to showcasing some of the most exciting contemporary filmmakers from the region, the 2019 program is giving audiences a chance to catch the work of some of Cuba’s most well-known directors. Fans of Fernando Pérez will be able to check out his latest film (co-directed with Laura Cazador), Insumisas, as well as two of his earlier films, including 1987’s Clandestinos. As part of its In Memoriam tribute, HFFNY is screening the 1996 documentary Yo soy, del son a la salsa by Rigoberto López, who passed away earlier this year. And for those itching to look further back to Cuba’s classic cinema, there’s also a screening of Tomás Gutiérrez Alea’s groundbreaking 1978 film Memories of Underdevelopment.
As always, the week-long fest will not only be showing films but offering master classes and panel discussions with notable local and international directors, actors, and producers. And given its commitment to making its program as accessible as possible, its partnerships with local cultural institutions such as the Museum of the Moving Image, School of Visual Arts, and New York Institute of Technology among others, means that there are plenty of free events to check out. If you’re looking to see what’s worth checking out, we’ve combed through this year’s offerings and narrowed down our top picks. Check them out below.
Havana Film Festival New York runs April 9 – 16, 2019, with special events beginning on April 5.
As his name suggests, fourteen year-old Segundo Paucar (Junior Behar) is his father Noé’s (Amiel Cayo) most devoted apprentice. Together, they craft intricate storyboxes—consisting of a cabinet, hand-painted figurines, and a lot of heart—for Peruvian families. Upon discovering his father with another man, Segundo struggles to accept his father’s delicate touch and its beautiful byproducts. With this award-winning debut feature, Alvaro Delgado Aparicio emphasizes his devotion to the touching and fraught power structure that afflicts fathers and sons. In Retablo, patience in art and relationships might be tragically condemned by society, yet they are fiercely rewarded by family.
Lucrecia (Mercedes Morán) and Pedro (Gustavo Garzón), psychoanalysts both, have been together many years. With their two children nearing adulthood, the couple has decided to re-evaluate their marriage and declare themselves separated. Sort of. The family takes a road trip to Florianópolis, the Brazilian island city where Lucrecia and Pedro once enjoyed an idyllic getaway. They rent a cottage from another middle-aged husband and wife who are also, as it happens, on the verge of a split. Between bouts of swimming, eating, drinking, and karaoke, opportunities arise for adults and adolescents alike to find sex or romance or both. As Lucrecia’s birthday approaches, however, these carefree days prompt deeper questions about the roles we play, the love we share, and the possibilities life still offers.
Nuria and Fabio arrive at dawn with their mother Amparo at an unknown island on the border between Brazil, Colombia and Peru. They are fleeing armed conflicts in Colombia and learn that their father, who had allegedly been killed in a landslide caused by a mining company, is hiding in the stilt house where they come to live. Fearful of betraying this family secret, Nuria goes silent, whereas Fabio seems to have no problem with the matter. In the midst of this process, the family tries to receive compensation for the father’s death and to obtain a visa to emigrate to Brazil. By covering this story, they uncover others about the family’s past; people who have been involved in the armed conflicts of Colombia, which already lasts for over half a century. Gradually, they discover that the island where they are is populated by ghosts, who unite to interfere in the living’s destiny.
Spanish director Icíar Bollaín (Even the Rain) and her partner Paul Laverty (Ken Loach’s longtime collaborator) try something completely different with this adaptation of acclaimed Cuban ballet dancer Carlos Acosta’s autobiography. Yuli, the nickname given to Acosta by his father Pedro, runs wild in the streets of Havana where he participates in dance-offs with other kids. Recognizing Yuli’s natural talent, Pedro forces him to attend Cuba’s National Dance School. Yuli is reluctant at first, but is eventually seduced by this world. Seventeen years later, he would become the first black artist to dance the role of Romeo in the Royal Ballet in London. Combining a straightforward narrative with scenes where Acosta is seen working with his company on choreographies based on his life, Yuli is a moving fusion of dance, words and images.
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Between 2010 and 2013, two of the most important psychiatric hospitals in Mexico closed. Liliana was admitted to both because of Borderline Personality Disorder. Upon discovering that something wasn’t right with her mental health, Liliana and her family seek a reason for her emotional instability and her frequent hospitalizations due to suicide attempts. Facing a possible relapse and without the option of psychiatric institutionalization, they resort to home treatment.
El viaje extraordinario de Celeste García
A compassionate and candid woman with an endless curiosity for life, Celeste (Maria Isabel Diaz) is a retired and widowed teacher living a tranquil, unadventurous existence in Havana. Her part-time job at the planetarium keeps her busy, but she goes home to a careless adult son who ignores her, and her selfish sister visits only when she is looking for something. One day, the government announces the surprising news that aliens have been living on Earth and that these unusual guests are now returning the favour by inviting humans to their world. Celeste had always thought that her “Russian” neighbour Pauline was eccentric — she now realizes her friend was truly from another planet. While people rush to put their names forward to be selected in an extraterrestrial lottery, Celeste discovers that Pauline has left her a personal invitation. To everyone’s surprise, she agrees to accept.
Politicians aren’t often full-time hotel housekeepers, grandmothers, union members and immigrants working service jobs. But Carmen Castillo changes that when she wins a seat on the City Council in Providence, Rhode Island. Castillo is a Dominican City Councilwoman, who maintains her job cleaning hotel rooms, as she takes on her new role in politics. She faces skeptics who say she doesn’t have the education to govern, the power of corporate interests who take a stand against her fight for a $15/hourly wage in the city and a tough reelection against two contenders — all of this while balancing the challenges of managing a full-time job cleaning hotel rooms and a personal relationship. It’s a journey behind the scenes of politics after the victory.
1810. Enrique Faber, a Swiss surgeon, lands in Cuba in search for his son. After a few weeks of investigation, he is told that his son was burnt alive in the attack on a plantation led by a slave revolt. Enrique Faber does not believe this. He settles in Baracoa and carries on with his research. His success as a doctor and his marriage to Juana, a young strange and attractive pariah from the area soon create jealousies. Malicious rumors immediately spread about his high-pitched voice and his fragile appearance. One night, he comes across four men sent by a slave trader. They undress him and discover that Enrique is a woman. Enrique is thrown into jail. Soon begins the most scandalous trial of Cuban colonial history.
El camino de Santiago
Tristán Bauer’s documentary looks for the motives behind the death of twenty-eight year old Argentine social activist Santiago Maldonado in late summer 2017. His death followed a demonstration in support of a jailed member of the Resistencia Ancestral Mapuche group. In a country of 30,000 disappeared, this new disappearance generated indignation from family members, human rights organizations and society at large. In October 17, 78 days after his disappearance, when the body of Santiago appeared on the banks of the Chubut River, is when this documentary begins, tracing the story of what happened to Maldonado and examining why this modern-day disappearance so gripped the nation. The film is narrated by actor Darío Grandinetti (Talk to Her, Wild Tales) and features music by León Gieco.


Whether you’re a regular visitor to the AiG website or a complete newcomer, chances are (overwhelming chances, we might add!) you’ve heard about the Creation Museum. The Creation Museum is the new Answers in Genesis outreach in northern Kentucky and near Cincinnati—now open seven days a week!
The Creation Museum is the new Answers in Genesis outreach in northern Kentucky and near Cincinnati—now open seven days a week!
A brief Associated Press report covers the salient points of last weekend’s opening day festivities, held on Memorial Day. Over 4,000 supporters and media representatives turned out for the long holiday weekend, along with “dozens of demonstrators” and a Cessna towing a sign that read, “DEFCON SAYS THOU SHALT NOT LIE” (funny, we thought God said that).
One of the demonstrators was vocal evolutionist Lawrence Krauss, a physicist at Case Western Reserve University. Krauss, criticized for speaking to the world’s media about his opposition to the museum without even visiting it, finally managed to drop in for a 20-minute tour, though on opening day and had these remarks:
“It’s really impressive—and it really gives the impression that they’re talking about science at some point,” Krauss said.
We have to chuckle amicably at this—we are definitely talking about Science; it’s simply that Krauss rejects the presuppositions we use to understand the nature and workings of science! Krauss and other protestors distributed a DefCon-produced flyer titled “The Top 10 reasons why the Universe, the Sun, the Earth, and Life are NOT 6,000 years old: A Primer.” We are now responding to these oft-repeated reasons, beginning in Rallying for Reason?.
“I’d give it a 4 for technology, 5 for propaganda. As for content, I’d give it a negative 5.”
Krauss also commented on his impressions of the exhibits “[o]n a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being best”:
“I’d give it a 4 for technology, 5 for propaganda. As for content, I’d give it a negative 5.”.
Despite Krauss’s unyielding opposition to our message, even he could not deny the quality of the workmanship (we’ll interpret “propaganda” as “presentation style and tone”). In fact, the excellence of the Creation Museum’s exhibits has been extolled in media around the world.
For those who were not able to join us for the excitement of opening day, read our condensed report in Thou shalt not lie.
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A soft computing scheme incorporating ANN and MOV energy in fault detection, classification and distance estimation of EHV transmission line with FSC
© The Author(s) 2016
- Received: 8 June 2016
- Accepted: 13 October 2016
- Published: 21 October 2016
In this article, a novel and accurate scheme for fault detection, classification and fault distance estimation for a fixed series compensated transmission line is proposed. The proposed scheme is based on artificial neural network (ANN) and metal oxide varistor (MOV) energy, employing Levenberg–Marquardt training algorithm. The novelty of this scheme is the use of MOV energy signals of fixed series capacitors (FSC) as input to train the ANN. Such approach has never been used in any earlier fault analysis algorithms in the last few decades. Proposed scheme uses only single end measurement energy signals of MOV in all the 3 phases over one cycle duration from the occurrence of a fault. Thereafter, these MOV energy signals are fed as input to ANN for fault distance estimation. Feasibility and reliability of the proposed scheme have been evaluated for all ten types of fault in test power system model at different fault inception angles over numerous fault locations. Real transmission system parameters of 3-phase 400 kV Wardha–Aurangabad transmission line (400 km) with 40 % FSC at Power Grid Wardha Substation, India is considered for this research. Extensive simulation experiments show that the proposed scheme provides quite accurate results which demonstrate complete protection scheme with high accuracy, simplicity and robustness.
- Artificial neural network
- Transmission lines
- Power system faults
- Fault location
Modern power systems with ever increasing power demands require power with satisfactory standards of quality and economy with feasible cost cutting measures (Hor et al. 2010; Nurdin et al. 2012). In developing countries, the optimized use of transmission system investments is very important. Practical application of FSC has been found it as the suitable choice not only to achieve the desired power increment, but also to stabilize the two interconnected strong networks by reducing the connecting line impedance of the given corridor’s transmission capacity (Oliveira 2008). In addition to this, FSC is the simplest and cost-effective solution of increasing the power transfer capability of a power system that has long (250 km or more) transmission lines (Oliveira 2008).
Estimation of the impedance to the fault point is influenced by the series compensation (Vyas et al. 2014a, b). Series compensation affects the fault location estimation in an unpredictable manner. Most of the reactance-based topologies suffer from mal-operation under reach due to DC offset current. Also, these schemes require measurement from both ends if the transmission line is having two end sources. In addition, the problem gets worse if the overvoltage protection of a series capacitor starts to operate due to high fault currents introducing nonlinearities in the measurement (Hosny and Safiuddin 2009). All of these nonlinear behavior due to series capacitor and its protection contributes to the distortion in phase voltage and line current waveforms. So, false tripping and mal-operation of circuit breakers is dominant due to series compensation. Hence conventional impedance based protection systems are most likely to malfunction (Hosny and Safiuddin 2009).
Fault classification and fault location estimation increases system stability, reliability and availability. Accurate location of faults on overhead transmission lines for inspection maintenance purposes is of vital importance for expediting service restoration to reduce service outage time and operating costs. Accurate fault analysis with location estimation will surely improve overall transient stability and reduce the switching overvoltage in the power system. Therefore, the fault type classification and fault distance estimation have become very important aspects of protection of series compensated transmission line.
MOV energy signals are never implemented before in any of the earlier conventional fault classification and location estimation algorithms. In order to find some new solution, authors have considered a new measurement scheme on FSC side rather than conventional line side voltage and current measurement.
A bibliographical survey of relevant background, effect of series compensation on transmission line protection and protection efforts for series compensated line is presented in Vyas et al. (2014a). Various fault-location algorithms for series-compensated lines have been developed so far. They apply one-end (Hosny and Safiuddin 2009; Ray 2014; Ray et al. 2013; Parikh et al. 2008; Abdelaziz et al. 2005; Vyas et al. 2014b; Moravej et al. 2012) and two-end measurements (Izykowski et al. 2011; Rubeena et al. 2014; Ahsaee and Sadeh 2011; Kang et al. 2015; Eldin 2010; Hussain and Osman 2014; Al-Dabbagh and Kapuduwage 2005; Yusuff et al. 2011; Ma et al. 2015; Abdelaziz et al. 2013) for two-terminal lines. In general, the impedance-based approach is the mostly applied. Multilayer perceptron neural networks (MLPNN) based scheme with two neural networks to address fault classification and location is proposed in Hosny and Safiuddin (2009). Fault location by extreme learning machine with genetic algorithm based feature selection method is depicted in Ray (2014). Wavelet transform (WT) and wavelet packet transform (WPT) combining ANN method for fault distance estimation has been considered in Ray et al. (2013) while a combined wavelet-support vector machine (SVM) technique for fault zone identification in series compensated transmission line has been investigated in Parikh et al. (2008), Yusuff et al. (2011). Two approaches based on travelling waves and two level ANN for fault type classification and faulted phase selection of series compensated transmission lines have been proposed in Abdelaziz et al. (2005). A new approach based on hyperbolic S-transform for extracting useful features from the input signals and support vector regression for fault location is presented in Moravej et al. (2012). A more general case of unsynchronized measurements utilizing two subroutines for locating a fault has been presented in Izykowski et al. (2011). Direct Prony analysis and four-cycle discrete Fourier transform algorithm based new offline technique is proposed for accurate estimation of fault current and voltage phasors of the series compensated transmission system in Rubeena et al. (2014). In Eldin (2010), a new system with wavelet MRA coefficients for fault detection and classification and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) to obtain accurate fault location has been studied. A generalized fault loop method using pre-fault PMU measurements is considered in algorithm (Al-Mohammed and Abido 2014). A fault direction estimation technique for a series compensated line using phase change in positive-sequence current and magnitude change in the positive-sequence voltage at fault is provided in Jena and Pradhan (2010). Detailed analysis of a new method for fault event detection and optimum relay coordination in wind farm using genetic algorithm is given in Perven et al. (2015). A new concept of integrated impedance based intelligent relaying for transmission line with TCSC is introduced in Jena and Samantaray (2015). The technique in Moravej et al. (2011) presents a new combined S-Transform and Logistic Model Tree techniques for fault classification and fault section identification in transmission system with TCSC. Both schemes in Jena and Samantaray (2015), Moravej et al. (2011) lack to give fault distance estimation. In Ray (2014), Ray et al. (2013), post fault one cycle voltage and current signals have been taken while in Parikh et al. (2008), Ma et al. (2015) post fault one cycle current signals have been considered. Post fault half cycle window signals are used in Vyas et al. (2014a, b), Yusuff et al. (2011).
ANN is powerful in pattern recognition, classification and generalization tool (Vyas et al. 2014a, b). Off-line data training is very useful feature of ANN. Immunity to noise, robustness and tolerance to fault are a few of the advantages of ANN over other pattern recognition tools. Nonlinearity and variations in system parameters will not seriously affect an ANN-based relay decision. So, various ANN-based algorithms have been investigated and implemented in power systems in recent years Jain et al. (2009).
This paper presents the application of ANN for fault distance location in a double end fed single circuit transmission line. All the ten types of internal shunt faults using only one terminal data, i.e. mainly MOV energy signals from relaying end have been considered. These MOV energy signals are taken over only one cycle window from the inception of fault which makes this scheme rapid. The effects of varying fault type, fault location and fault inception angle have been studied.
At present, quadrilateral characteristic distance relays are used for distance protection of 400 kV fixed series compensated transmission line and is reported to perform less accurate in estimating fault location distance. Line side voltage and current measurement get affected abruptly in series compensated line, whereas, MOV energy signals are not affected as compared to impedance measurement signals used in other distance protection schemes due to fixed series compensation.
The performance of the proposed scheme has been investigated by a number of offline tests for internal faults. Percent absolute error criterion is chosen to evaluate the proposed method performance. The simulation results show that all the ten types of internal faults can be correctly classified and located after one cycle from the inception of fault. In addition, the proposed scheme does not require a communication link to recover the remote end data. Such comprehensive work has not been reported earlier for fault classification and fault location estimation of fixed series compensated line using MOV energy signals of fixed series capacitors (FSC) as input to train the ANN with soft computing paradigm.
This paper is structured into 7 main sections; the first section is an introduction. In the “Working philosophy of FSC” section we discuss the basic protection scheme of FSC and in “System configuration and modeling” section system configuration and modeling in Matlab/Simulink with above mentioned real time system parameters is explained. Section “Implementation of ANN” focuses on ANN and learning rule implemented in this novel scheme while “Proposed algorithm” section introduces the detailed explanation of the proposed scheme of fault classification and fault location estimation with complete algorithm. Also, the details of training the ANN with MOV energy signals at various fault conditions to get the minimum error is explained in “Proposed algorithm” section. Section “Performance evaluation and results” presents the performance evaluation and simulation results of the proposed scheme in terms of percent absolute error. Finally, “Conclusions” section clarifies the extracted conclusions with this new superior proposed protection scheme of series compensated transmission line.
In case of external fault (fault outside the line section, where the series capacitor is located), the MOV is so designed that it will limit the voltage to the protective voltage level, keeping capacitor banks in circuit until the line circuit breakers in the external line will clear the fault.
In case of internal fault (fault inside the same line section, where the series capacitor bank is located), the forced triggered spark gap will bypass the MOV and the capacitor bank only when the fault current crosses the maximum current rating of the capacitor units (i.e. 3000 A in this case) and MOV dissipation energy level crosses its threshold limit (i.e. 15 MJ) thus protecting them. At the same time, the closing command is given to the bypass circuit breaker (BPCB) in order to protect and extinguish the spark gap.
The damping circuit helps to limit and dampen the discharge current of the capacitor bank in case the spark gap operates or the BPCB is closed. Current transformers (CTs) are provided at different locations to measure the current for different protection systems. The two Isolators are used to connect the platform and platform equipments to the line or to isolate the platform and platform equipments from the line. The earth switches are used for earthing the platform and platform equipments, as soon as the platform is completely isolated from the line.
Ratings of various components of FSC
Fixed compensation capacitor bank
43.04 Ω, 73.96 μF, 3000 A, 387.36 MVAR/phase
MOV for capacitor bank
MCOV = 130 kV rms, E = 15 MJ/phase
FOV = 400 kVp
700 μH, 3000 A
By-pass circuit breaker
400 kV, 3 phase, SF6, 3150 A
Total line reactance is X l = 107.6 Ω. The capacitance of FSC, C = 73.96 μF and capacitive reactance of FSC is Xc = 43.04 Ω which is 40 % of Wardha–Aurangabad total line reactance. The capacitor bank is designed for maximum current rating of 3000 A. The MCOV of MOV is kept 130 kV in this case. Since the MOV is a non-linear resistive element and it has an energy dissipation limit, it is protected against excessive heat by an overload protection. The overload protection calculates the energy absorbed by the MOV and triggers a parallel air gap if the energy exceeds a threshold value i.e. 15 MJ used in this study.
In practice, these measurements are done with 0.2 accuracy class current and capacitive voltage transformers (CVT) which gives highly accurate measurements and saturation effects of measuring current and voltage transformers can be avoided.
ANN is a family of models motivated by biological neural networks which can be used to approximate the functions that can depend on a large number of inputs which are generally unknown and random. ANN is an efficient random function approximation tool (Vyas et al. 2014a, b). ANN can be powerfully used in online learning and large data set base applications. After appropriate mapping of inputs and outputs in ANN, the connections will enclose the non-linearity of the desired mapping.
Advantages of ANN over other classifiers are (1) it can be easily implemented in parallel architectures which reduces the processing time compared to other kind of algorithms, attaining comparable results, (2) it is able to obtain non-linear and complex relationships, (3) response is better and (4) it can handle large amount of data sets resulting in easy implementation in a digital relaying system.
It has been proven that approximation of any nonlinear function to arbitrary accuracy can be achieved by backpropagation learning with sufficient hidden layers. This makes backpropagation learning neural network a good investment for system modeling and signal prediction. The back-propagation learning rule is therefore used in perhaps 80–90 % of practical applications. The most suitable training method for the algorithm of this research work is carried on with the Levenberg–Marquardt optimization technique. It is fast and has stable convergence. It has become a standard method for non-linear least-squared problems and is widely adopted in various applications and streams for tackling with real time data-fitting problems.
Series compensation affects the impedance estimation due to the fault and causes distortion of phase voltage and line current waveforms resulting in the fault location estimation in an unpredictable manner. Whereas, MOV energy signals are not affected as compared to impedance measurement signals used in protection schemes due to fixed series compensation. MOV energy signals are never implemented before in any of the earlier conventional fault classification and location estimation algorithms which make this online scheme distinctive. The use of online MOV energy signals with relaying end neutral current makes this scheme very easy and unique.
Fault detection and classification
If the magnitudes of MOV energy in only one phase and Ig are greater than the threshold, then the fault is classified as single phase to ground (L–G) fault.
If the magnitudes of MOV energy in any two phases and Ig are greater than the threshold while the magnitude of MOV energy in third phase is negligible, then the fault is classified as a double phase to ground (L–L–G) fault.
If the magnitudes of MOV energy in any two phases are greater than the threshold while the magnitude of MOV energy in third phase is negligible and Ig is less than the threshold, then the fault is classified as phase to phase (L–L) fault.
If the magnitudes of MOV energy in all the three phases are greater than the threshold simultaneously, then the fault is classified as 3-phase fault.
Fault location estimation
In this stage, the output of fault classification stage and MOV energy signals are used as input to the respective fault ANN to estimate accurate fault distance from relaying end. Four efficiently trained ANN networks for L–G, L–L, L–L–G and 3-Phase faults respectively are considered. Respective ANN is then activated according to the type of fault which then detects accurate fault location as the output of the proposed scheme as shown in algorithm Fig. 4. If there is an external fault, i.e. fault in another line behind the FSC then the main relay will recognize it as a reverse fault (as followed in industry at present) and the main relay will not let the proposed relay operate for such external fault proper logical coordination assigned. Further the fault point outside the line, it will have less impact on MOV energy and following this convention, the change in the MOV energy will not cross the set threshold value of the proposed algorithm and this relay will not operate for any external fault.
To design the best ANN, it is crucial to train it efficiently and correctly. The training sets are carefully chosen so that all fault conditions, i.e. different FIA and fault locations, are considered. The performance of this soft computation ANN scheme is then tested using random fault conditions in the training set. The approach adopted here is based on the Levenberg–Marquardt (Trainlm) optimization technique. To find the optimum values of the ANN parameters, input signals of Ea, Eb and Ec corresponding to a particular fault condition are fed to the ANN and its output is compared with the desired output corresponding to that fault condition. The ANN is re-trained after each set of new fault conditions.
The expert system database is obtained by extensively simulating the system under normal and fault conditions of a transmission line during the investigation. The inputs are combined and also linked with the output, based on the expert system database to find the accurate ANN output. Accuracy of ANN outputs was also tested with various numbers of hidden layer neurons (up to 50 neurons). Best accuracy is found with 3 neurons in hidden layer for L–G fault, 4 neurons in hidden layer for L–L–G fault, 5 neurons in hidden layer for L–L fault and 7 neurons in hidden layer for 3-phase fault. The various extensive fault conditions considered to train the ANN are explained in Performance evaluation and result section.
FSC data generation for fault cases
Type of faults
a–g, b–g, c–g, a–b–g, b–c–g, a–c–g, a–b, b–c, a–c, a–b–c
All 3 phases
10–390 km (in step of 10 km)
Fault inception angle
0°, 45°, 90°, 135°, 180°, 225°, 270° and 315°
Total cases = 10 × 3 × 39 × 8 = 9360
MOV energy for L–G fault
MOV energy for L–L fault
MOV energy for L–L–G fault
MOV energy for 3-phase fault
Ig for L–G fault
Ig for L–L fault
Ig for L–L–G fault
These threshold values are flexible and can be varied according to various system parameters and requirements of the particular transmission line. Even if there is involvement of ground due to another reason for the short time, threshold MOV energy value will not be crossed and proposed scheme will not treat it as a fault and the same has been checked.
Test results of ANN-based fault locator for a–g (L–G) fault
MOV energy a-ph (MJ)
Actual fault location (km)
ANN fault location (km)
Abs. error (%)
Test results of ANN-based fault locator for a–b (L–L) fault
MOV energy a-ph (MJ)
MOV energy b-ph (MJ)
Actual fault location (km)
ANN fault location (km)
Abs. error (%)
Test results of ANN-based fault locator for a–b–g (L–L–G) fault
MOV energy a-ph (MJ)
MOV energy b-ph (MJ)
Actual fault location (km)
ANN fault location (km)
Abs. error (%)
Test results of ANN-based fault locator for a–b–c (3-phase) fault
MOV energy a-ph (MJ)
MOV energy b-ph (MJ)
MOV energy c-ph (MJ)
Actual fault location (km)
ANN fault location (km)
Abs. error (%)
MOV energy measured at various locations at different inception angles was given as input to the trained ANN and output was given as soft computation estimated fault location by ANN. Outputs at randomly selected fault inception angles were checked and presented so as to get further clarified vision and more accuracy. The faults were created at 8th cycle. A realistic fault resistance of 0.1 Ω was utilized considering the high severity of the faults and previously recorded real fault resistance values at the Wardha Substation.
Since the proposed scheme employed in this analysis is based on a distributed line model, exact transmission line parameters and results are accurate, this scheme can be implemented in a real fixed series compensated line.
The FSC protection scheme was found working effectively for all the fault simulations performed. Evidently, the design settings for FSC were found correct. At various locations, different types of faults were tested to find out the maximum deviation of the ANN estimated distance measured from the relay location, from the actual fault location. All the absolute errors were found to be well within 2 %. Tabulated results show that the soft computation technique of ANN captures the nonlinear relationship of input signals properly as evidenced by absolute error calculations. It can easily be seen from all the tables that the scheme is robust and accurate for varying fault conditions.
Fault classification comparision
This algorithm requires only local per phase MOV energy measurement which is easily available at substation end.
It does not need any feature extraction process from input signals which is mostly used in other algorithms in literature and hence the computational burden is reduced.
No need of other end measurement, i.e. synchronized or unsynchronized data. So, the two end communication delay problems are avoided and cost is saved.
MOV energy signals are not much affected as compared to impedance measurement signals used in other distance protection schemes due to fixed series compensation.
The system considered in the proposed algorithm is modeled using real 400 kV grid parameters.
A new online ANN–MOV energy based accurate scheme for fault detection, classification and fault location estimation in a series compensated transmission line has been proposed. The proposed algorithm provides a novel method for accurately estimating the fault location using only one end measurement where the FSC is installed. This novel scheme proves that it suits well in such fixed series compensated transmission system for complete protection application. The proposed algorithm has been suggested to the competent testing authority at the substation and the same has agreed to test run the algorithm with real time fault data during test commissioning.
The proposed scheme requires measurement data of MOV energy over only a short duration of post fault to classify and estimate the location of fault accurately. This fault location scheme gives estimates for fault distances which are well within the 2 % error margin with proposed high accuracy 0.2 class measuring devices mentioned. The proposed online scheme, with simplicity, high accuracy and fast performance, is a smart investment for power system protection application. Thus, this ANN based scheme is proposed as a potential solution to detect, classify and locate faults accurately in 400 kV series compensated line.
PK conceived the idea behind the proposed technique. AS participated in its design and modeling. GS and NP provided the real system parameters and testing platform. All the authors helped in drafting the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
The authors would like to thank Electrical Engineering Department., Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (India) for providing required research infrastructure for this project and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., WR—I for providing the necessary data as well as technical expertise for the same.
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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If you are considering purchasing a new Subaru Crosstrek, you are probably looking for the Subaru with the best gas mileage. There are a number of factors to consider when determining how fuel-efficient the Crosstrek is. These factors include the car’s performance, interior, and reliability. Continue reading to learn more about the Subaru Crosstrek. And while you’re at it, you might want to consider the price as well.
The fuel economy of the Subaru Crosstrek is good, but it drops sharply when the driver chooses the six-speed manual transmission. The EPA estimates the combined MPG of a 2.0-liter engine at 25 mpg city/highway/combined with the manual transmission. The newest Crosstrek model is unlikely to come with a new engine, and is expected to remain in the base and premium trim levels.
The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient option, with an EPA-estimated 90 MPGe. The Crosstrek Hybrid features two electric motors that deliver torque from a standstill position. This is great for pulling away from traffic lights. Subaru does not give an exact combined torque figure for the Crosstrek Hybrid, but we expect it to get a push similar to a vehicle with a larger gasoline engine.
While the Crosstrek Hybrid does not offer automatic transmission, it does feature EyeSight safety features that include forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, and a rear-seat reminder. The premium trim does not have the automatic transmission, but it adds fog lights, illuminated switchgear, heated front seats, a cargo area cover, two additional speakers, Wi-Fi, satellite radio, and more.
The standard engine in the Subaru Crosstrek is a 2.5-liter BOXER(r) four-cylinder. This engine delivers 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. The fuel economy of the 2.5-liter engine is the same as the first one. The hybrid engine, on the other hand, is a 2.0-liter BOXER(r) engine paired with a permanent magnet AC synchronous motor. The hybrid engine delivers 148 horsepower and 149 lb-ft of torque, and gets the same fuel economy as the first one. EPA estimates are excellent when comparing vehicles.
The Subaru Crosstrek offers impressive fuel economy and ride comfort, while the car’s handling makes for an enjoyable drive. Its outstanding braking performance matches that of the Hyundai Kona. And even though it has a low curb weight of 1,600 pounds, it stops from 70 mph in 173 feet. Overall, this SUV delivers good performance for its class. It is the best value for money on the market. Here’s a closer look at the Crosstrek’s attributes.
The Subaru Crosstrek has a solid foundation for handling, and it’s always on. Its horizontally-opposed engines offer a lower center of gravity. And thanks to its well-engineered chassis and symmetrical all-wheel drive, the Crosstrek is surprisingly agile even in icy conditions. Its standard all-wheel-drive system includes an X-Mode feature that gives drivers more control over the car’s handling in rough terrain. Even in the snow, the Subaru Crosstrek will corner with the agility of a similarly-sized sedan.
The Subaru Crosstrek’s engine has a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 182 horsepower. The car’s base engine needs a bit of work to extract decent performance. The timing is only 8.8 mph, which is a bit slower than rival vehicles in this segment. It doesn’t have the same refinement and smoothness of other vehicles in the segment, but it’s still adequate.
The Subaru Crosstrek is one of the most versatile SUVs on the market. With 8.7 inches of ground clearance, this vehicle is capable of tackling rough terrain. It is also equipped with a STARLINK system, which provides access to connected services. The system also comes with safety and security packages, and the touchscreen measures 6.5 or eight inches. Premium and Sport models are equipped with Remote Engine Start with Climate Control, which lets the driver start and stop the vehicle from a distance.
A compact SUV, the Subaru Crosstrek can be used as a daily driver. It’s equipped to handle winter weather and long road trips, yet it can also carry a large amount of groceries. Subaru’s reputation for building quality vehicles is well-deserved, and its reliability is among the best in its class. It has a 4.5-star reliability rating from Kelley Blue Book and the highest safety rating of any vehicle. Despite its solid reputation, it can be prone to teething problems in its early years, especially when compared to other models.
The Subaru Crosstrek has a proven track record for reliability. While it was still new in 2013, owners reported few problems after completing 100k miles. Its fuel-efficient boxer engine performed well in reliability tests, but you should still expect some costly repairs in the coming years. The Crosstrek’s expected lifespan is between 200 and 250k, which means that you can expect a hefty repair bill.
For those looking for the best fuel mileage in a compact SUV, the Subaru Crosstrek might be the right choice. With a price starting at under $24,000, it can be a great value for a small family. Reliability of Subaru Crosstrek gas mileage is another plus. The Subaru Crosstrek is a safe and reliable car, and its gas mileage is among the best in the class.
Despite all the problems with the Subaru Crosstrek, it’s one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs on the market. EPA estimated fuel mileage is 29 mpg city/33 highway and 30 mpg combined. However, there are also some complaints about its windshields. Despite these problems, the Crosstrek still manages to achieve an impressive 30-mpg combined highway mileage, which makes it one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs on the road.
The Subaru Crosstrek is available in four trim levels: base, Limited, Premium, and Limited Plus. The interior features include a 40/60 split-folding rear seat, a dashboard with tachometer and speedometer, a manual shifter, and a glove compartment with lockable illuminated storage. In the Limited model, orange stitching adorns the steering wheel and seats. Leather upholstery and a retractable cargo cover add luxury to the interior.
The interior of the Subaru Crosstrek has been praised by most owners and critics. Although minor cabin build quality issues have been reported, most Subaru Crosstrek owners are impressed by the cabin space, and the car’s impressive performance. The Subaru Crosstrek has been named the Best Resale Value for 2020 by Kelley Blue Book, a respected car magazine. The Subaru Crosstrek has been awarded this distinction for four straight years.
There are several trim levels and color options. Premium, Limited, and Sport trims add flair to the interior. Premium trims feature orange and golden stitching, while the Sport and Limited have leather seats. All models offer ample leg and head room, and five normal-sized adults can easily sit in the back seats of both rows. The Limited trim includes a sat-height steering wheel, a power seat for the driver, and USB ports.
The Subaru Crosstrek gets a larger 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The base model gets a 2.0-liter engine, while the Premium and Sport models get a continuously variable transmission. Subaru has done a good job of engineering the Subaru Crosstrek, and the X-MODE is a dual-function function that allows drivers to adjust traction and acceleration. It is easy to clean even after a muddy hike.
The Subaru Crosstrek has two engine options: a 2.0-liter and a 2.5-liter. Both have the same gas mileage as the previous model, with the 2.5-liter getting more than 25 mpg combined. The new 2.5-liter engine is capable of producing 182 horsepower and delivers impressive fuel economy. It is also more powerful than the 2.0-liter engine and will keep you on the road for many hours.
The Subaru Crosstrek is available in several trim levels. The base engine delivers good gas mileage, but the Crosstrek Sport has a slightly more powerful engine. If you’re interested in saving money on gas, you should opt for the Crosstrek with a plug-in hybrid system. The Subaru Crosstrek has a very impressive ride quality, and the car’s handling is both competent and enjoyable.
The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is largely unchanged from its predecessor, although the new Limited model has received minor upgrades. Both vehicles have rugged all-weather body cladding and a stylish Outback-inspired interior. The Subaru Crosstrek is more luxurious inside than previous versions, with optional leather upholstery and an 8.0-inch touchscreen. However, the Subaru Crosstrek has a lower starting price than the Forester, and the Forester has a more spacious interior and a bigger cargo area.
The Subaru Crosstrek gets 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway with its 2.0-liter engine and manual transmission. The 2.5-liter engine and CVT-equipped models of the Crosstrek get 28/33 mpg combined. For a subcompact SUV, the Toyota Corolla Cross and Hyundai Kona offer better fuel efficiency and higher gas mileage. And while EPA estimates are not always accurate, they’re still useful.


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Subcision is a minor surgical procedure used for treating depressed / indented scars. It is performed under local anaesthetic using a special needle inserted through a puncture in the skin surface. The sharp edge of the needle is used to break fibrotic strands that are tethering the scar to the underlying tissue. The release or the fibrotic strands and new collagen deposition caused by wound healing leads the cosmetic improvement of the scar.
Interval of at least one month in between treatments are generally recommended.
Individuals vary in their ability to form collagen and healing. The number of subcisions required will depend on the type, location and severity of depression and intensity of treatment. Usually, 3-6 visits suffice for the majority of moderate scarring.
Pain, bleeding, bruising and infection can happen as early side effects of the treatments. Some change of skin pigmentation can temporarily occur after healing. Therefore, sun protection or avoidance is advised.
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Author(s): John Keats
Arguably the greatest of all the English Romantic poets, John Keats left behind him an astonishingly large body of work almost as remarkable for its maturity as for its beauty. Whether in longer narrative works like 'The Eve of St Agnes', or in such sonnets as 'On First Looking Into Chapman's Homer', or in magnificent odes like those 'To a Nightingale' and 'To Autumn', his verse resonates with lyricism and with sensuous imagery, however melancholy his tone or his subject. His finest poems are among the greatest in the language; almost all of them strike a chord in the heart of even the most jaded reader. This compact selection includes many of Keats's greatest shorter poems, as well as extracts from his longer works.
This careful selection includes many of Keats' greatest poems, as well as extracts from his longer works, giving the reader a taste of the riches of his work.
John Keats was born in London in 1795. He first studied medicine but, preferring to write poetry, he published his first sonnets in 1816. His first book of poems appeared in 1817, and a year later he published Endymion. The publication of Lamia and Other Poems in 1820, written during his famously tempestuous affair with Fanny Brawne, established his reputation for all time. He died from tuberculosis in Rome in 1821, aged only twenty-five.


Amazon Prime Day has arrived - and we've found the best deals available.
The online retail giant itself describes it as a "one day only global shopping event" for those with Prime membership.
The sales event of the summer features big savings on the likes of tech, home, beauty and much more, so we've rounded up the best bargains from the high street, from the likes of AO, Currys and Argos , who have already released their industry-leading offers.
Currys have launched their own version of Prime Day, which requires no subscription, and includes big discounts on the Google Home, as well as other coveted products.
For today only, AO.com have released some special Prime Day discount codes.
Get £20 off everything over £299 (excluding Apple) with the code AOBIG20 and £40 off when you spend over £399 on everything excluding Apple by entering AOBIG40 at the checkout.
To rival Amazon's fashion and beauty deals, Debenhams are running 48 hours of red hot deals, which includes 20% off women's, kids and home and 10% off beauty and cosmetics, all of which are applied directly at the checkout.
Prime Day has expanded to 13 countries this year, and Amazon is bringing new and existing members in the USA, UK, Spain, Mexico, Japan, Italy, India, Germany, France, China, Canada, Belgium and Austria the best deals of the year.
Members will find millions of items in stock including deals from thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs.
This is the third year of the annual discounts event taking place.
Amazon said: "We want Prime Day to be one of the world’s best days to shop, with awesome prices on everything you’re into.
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This article is cross posted on New America Foundation Media Policy blog and Open-Salon
In the coming days the FCC’s national broadband plan will no doubt be intensely scrutinized by the multitude of players vying to influence the government’s new media and telecommunications agenda. As the expected debate over government involvement and private interests ensues, the focus must remain on the needs of Americans who are disadvantaged by a lack of broadband services.
In a world increasingly dependent on fast and reliable access to the Internet, broadband creates and facilitates opportunities to enhance nearly every aspect of our daily lives. From education to jobs, life-saving health information to new business tools and ever expanding avenues for civic engagement and political participation, broadband is the enabling technology.
Whether its enabling small businesses to operate with low overhead, helping an unemployed worker train online for a new career or allowing families and friends to stay connected or locate missing relatives after natural disasters, the economic, social and humanitarian implications of broadband access are far and wide.
But the fact remains that too many of our fellow Americans have yet to realize the benefits of broadband. This is especially true for minorities, seniors, people with disabilities and low-income, tribal and rural communities. Sixty-five percent of Americans have a broadband connection at home but among African Americans its only 59 percent and Hispanics, 49 percent. The disparities are wider across age, income and education. For example, among households with an annual income of $20,000 or less, fewer than 40 percent have a broadband connection compared to 91 percent of households with an income of more than $75,000 a year.
As highlighted in a recent report by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, populations that have historically endured social and economic hardships could reap the greatest benefits from broadband. Yet they are most often without access to this increasingly essential service.


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For me, philosophy is one of the great pleasures for the inquiring mind Take any subject, and there is bound to be a thinker somewhere who has expostulated upon it This book is one of a series put out by Quercus under the general title The Big Questions It s intent, apparently, is to make some of the major issues of various subjects Physics, Mathematics, and the Universe, for example, are separate books in the seriesaccessible to the general public From this perspective Blackburn d For me, philosophy is one of the great pleasures for the inquiring mind Take any subject, and there is bound to be a thinker somewhere who has expostulated upon it This book is one of a series put out by Quercus under the general title The Big Questions It s intent, apparently, is to make some of the major issues of various subjects Physics, Mathematics, and the Universe, for example, are separate books in the seriesaccessible to the general public From this perspective Blackburn does a generally good job in at least broaching some often thorny subjects in Philosophy He is limited, however, in that he must do so within a framework that will not frighten ordinary mortals away There is a risk in this kind of venture that the reader may simply find it all too confusing, and too clever by half, making them think that perhaps all philosophers are simply wankers determined to confound with subtleties There is a real sense wherein the big questions in philosophy are simply those questions for which either there is no clear answer since philosophers can provide three or four interpretations or which persistently end up in paradoxes, implying that no definitive answer is possible If so, one risks the response that philosophy ultimately does not help at all Or perhaps the answer is that the questions are the wrong kind of questionsMy main concern, however, is in something not directly linked with philosophy the design of the book Quercus has gone for a type of moleskine note book presentation the ones with the rounded corners and the elastic band perhaps to create a stylistic impression for the possessor And each of the articles appears to be designed as if it were meant for some kind of magazine, with blocked off inserts and headings These headings seem to be arbitrarily inserted without due regard for the content, often splitting an argument in the middle Sloppy Overall, then, I personally found this book slightly disappointing I think Mr.Blackburn is not the best author in the business There was a couple of chapters that I really enjoyed time related discussions , but overall it had nothing really new to offer Every chapter feels like a loop The author asks the question and writes anything that comes to his mind at that moment and then leaves it there and jumps to the other question It was an OK book, but it was not satisfying at all. Compared to Blackburn s other work, this one feels a bit pieced together, but I guess that s to be expected when you consider that he s trying to cover a lot of ground in a very slim volume Regardless, it s a pretty solid introduction to the central questions of philosophy, presented in such a way that even a relatively dim lay person like myself can follow the thread If its central purpose is to leave the reader with much to think about after finishing, it succeeds. A little too intro level for my tastes The topics are a little short handed as would be for a book styled this way which left me wanting to delve into some of the minutia in acareful way than presented here Good for an introduction for those without asophisticated philosophy background Not good for the already philosophically well read. I can tell that he does have very interesting perspectives on certain issues However, this book is written in a way that only he can understand it I find it very hard to focus when he starts to ramble on into his own internal monologues. I can review the text but not interpretation To review the interpretation you have to move little higher than the book experience.Author analysed and interpreted imdepth common element which we discuss philosophically and psychologically at peripheral Fantastic book Should give few reads to understand the understanding |Download ⚓ The Big Questions: Philosophy ⚉ The Big Questions series is designed to let renowned experts confront themost fundamental and frequently asked questions of a major branch of science or philosophy Eachword essay simply and concisely examines a question that has eternally perplexed enquiring minds, and provides answers from history s great thinkers This ambitious project is a unique distillation of humanity s best ideas In Big Questions Philosophy, bestselling author Simon Blackburn addressesessential questions Good introduction to relevant questions I must admit my views align rather well with those of mr blackburn Sadly does not go crazy in dept, however, it does not need to as it rather launches you into thinking yourself about those questions. 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EHR Adoption and Cost of Care: Evidence from Patient Safety Indicators
Journal of Health Care Finance
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The adoption and implementation of Electronic Health Records (EHR) have the potential to reduce cost of care. Empirical evidence on the relationship between EHR adoption and cost reduction in hospital inpatient care, especially in patient safety related services, has been sparse and inconclusive. This study examined the relationship between the level of electronic health records (EHRs) implementation and cost of care in related to patient safety indicators.
Electronic health records; Patient safety indicator; Cost of care; Health information technology
Shen, J. J.,
EHR Adoption and Cost of Care: Evidence from Patient Safety Indicators.
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