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serialism, serial technique, serial music. Terms applied to the 20th-cent. revolution in comp. whereby traditional melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, and tonal rules and conventions were replaced. Serial mus. is that in which a structural 'series' of notes governs the total development of the comp. It originated in Schoenberg's atonality, leading to his system of composing with 12 notes (1923). This system is based on use of a series of intervals (note-row) involving in turn all 12 notes of the chromatic scale in any order selected by the composer. In its strictest application, no note should be repeated until the other 11 have appeared and the order of the series remains unaltered throughout the work, with certain permitted modifications. Schoenberg later broke his own rules and other modifications were introduced by Berg and Webern. While the series in Schoenberg's hands remained comparable with a theme, in Webern's it was more subtly pervasive and often not perceptible as a given sequence of 12 notes. The next stage in serialism was foreshadowed in 1944 by Messiaen in his Technique de mon langage musical, in which he wrote about serialization of durations. By the 1950s several components (parameters) of a work were being serialized by, for example, Babbitt, Boulez, and Stockhausen. With the introduction of elec. media, the scope for serial permutations became much enlarged, in relation to time. By the end of the 1960s, many composers renounced serialism as too restrictive; others, incl. Boulez, questioned its continued necessity because aleatory developments and new sounds available through elec. means achieve by synthesis the ends of serialism. Whatever the future of serialism, it remains a development which radically altered the tenets of mus. comp.
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se·ri·al·ism / ˈsi(ə)rēəˌlizəm/ • n. Mus. a compositional technique in which a fixed series of notes, esp. the twelve notes of the chromatic scale, are used to generate the harmonic and melodic basis of a piece and are subject to change only in specific ways. The first fully serial movements appeared in 1923 in works by Arnold Schoenberg. See also twelve-tone.DERIVATIVES: se·ri·al·ist adj. & n.
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serial music Technique of musical composition in which a work is structured on a fixed series of notes; the series repeats in various permutations for the duration of the work. The twelve-tone music of Arnold Schoenberg is a form of serial music.
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"This position is a natural fit for Andrew and will serve our members well. He has a clear understanding of the value strategic relationships bring to an organization and the significance that they hold within a community," said Don Antonucci, president of Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon. "Andrew will grow those partnerships to benefit our members, customers, and the communities in which they live and work."
Previously, Over served as a sales analyst with Regence. In that role he partnered with company leadership to establish sales strategic objectives, provide budget and membership forecasting, and identify opportunities for business development and community investment.
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Over succeeds Angela Hult as director of community and business relations in Oregon. Hult was recently promoted to director of corporate philanthropy.
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They all decided to go to a bar but while in the car, Silverman slammed on the brakes and demanded money or she would shoot them, according to the arrest report.
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I am not equipped in any way to tell you how to decorate a bedroom, but what I can tell you is that decorating is a process. At least for me. I create, I tweak, I redo, I tear down, I repaint, and then I put it all back together. I've done this many times, and I'll probably do it many more.
I started a couple of weeks ago by redoing our headboard, and it kinda snowballed from there. I'll do a quick tutorial on the headboard for you tomorrow, so today I'll just show you the entire bedroom and all of the bazillion little things I've changed since you last saw this room here.
I also brought in the tufted ottoman from the living room to try it out in here. I really want a bench at the end of our bed, and decided to try this guy out for a while so I can figure out what size/shape/material will work best. He works best in the living room, so he'll go home soon.
One thing I did change though, was the bedskirt. The old one was gold, and very pretty, but I'm done with gold. (Which is funny since last month I was literally spray painting silver things gold. Sigh.).
I also put the new drop cloth chair and ottoman in the 'office area'. See that giant gray splotch of paint in there? Yes, that's me testing out the paint in that room. I don't think I'm going in that direction anymore. But I had to test it out to see if I liked it. Turns out I don't.
I also brought in the rug that was once in the office. I'm thinking that won't last, as I like the other one better. I'm just trying things out. :) One day there will be dark hardwood floors in this entire room with a big giant cushy rug on top....so my teeny rug switcharoos are short term.
I also reupholstered the vanity stool with leftover blue taffeta that I used for the living room pillows here, and then also spray painted the table hardware black. I spray painted all of the hardware in the room black.....even the curtain rods! Oh, and I switched out the curtains too, opting for solid white rather than sheer ivory.
I spray painted the handles on my favorite dresser black, and those icky brass doorknobs are about to get the same treatment. *Update: see what I did to the doorknobs here. They're so much better now!
Then I spray painted the lamp and mirror silver, too!
See my tips on spray painting here.
Then, I brought back in my $7 Florida thrift store lamps, spray painted silver and spruced up with modern drum shades. You never know what treasures you will find on vacation.
I brought in those green & aqua embroidered pillows from the old living room, and then made that striped bolster pillow. I used plain white fabric and painters tape and painted those stripes on with some leftover interior paint.
Not bad for a free pillow. If you sand the paint after it dries, it's really soft.
Now let's take a quick spin around the room, looking towards the sitting room (behind those french doors). I haven't even begun on that room yet. I'm rather puzzled about it. One day soon I'll post pics and see if any of ya'll can give me some advice!
and now back the other way. Behind those double doors (in the pic below) is our closet. I have them closed because it is one of my current projects I am working on....no peeking!!!
Okay, so really quick, let's compare where it was and where it was now, so you can see how far it's come.
AFTER. Notice I finally had Jesse take down that awful track lighting above the bed. Hallelujah.
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Osaka is known for its sights to tourists, but locals know it for its millions of tastes. The birthplace of ramen has become food central with an "eat 'till you drop" culture. Vending machine restaurants, food stalls, and conveyor belt sushi make it easy to happily stuff yourself without shame.
The lack of English in restaurant signage makes it a bit of a challenge to know what's on the menu, but hyper realistic plastic models, and menus with gratuitous amounts of pictures make dining fairly simple, even if you don't know Japanese: just pick something that looks good and it's highly likely that it will be great.
When you find yourself in a place known for food, what else is there to do but gorge? It's a red carpet invitation to taste your heart out that you'd be crazy to deny. I decided to focus my feasting and embark on a quest for the Holy Grail of conveyor belt sushi and the ultimate udon noodles.
The simplicity of these dishes actually makes them quite complex for chefs to perfect their subtle tastes and textures. Science, secrets, history, and technique are employed behind the scenes in the kitchen.
I had udon in the park near Osaka castle, in a business center with suits and ties on their lunch break, and wherever else I could get some noodles in my belly. My favorite udon place happened to be a little mom and pop spot in the scenic Shinsekai area near the Osaka Clock Tower. We entered and had the whole place to ourselves for an early lunch. A set lunch landed us 5 pieces of sushi, a large bowl of noodles, and green tea. The broth was miso perfection complimented by fresh green onions, and the noodles were delicately chewy. A dash of chili spice rounded out all the layers of flavor. It was the absolute best lunch we had in Osaka and came to about $5 per person.
The quest for conveyor belt sushi brought us to a few duds on the really popular streets. I would recommend strolling on Donotombouri street, but not sushi-ing there. The best sushi that I've eaten in all of Japan so far was Kura Sushi on Toyosaki street (and I've been around the belt a few times).
When you enter, it's very apparent that this is the place to be for dinner, as it's packed with locals. Everything is digitized from the moment you enter and take a number for your seat at the conveyor belt. The counters are situated around a sushi train of space capsules that open at a touch to yield delicious morsels of tender fish on perfectly molded rice.
The restaurant is the ultimate in self service: unlimited green tea is available via a hot water pump and powder, and if you don't see your favorite dish, you can order it on the fully illustrated screen above your seat and it will alert you at the most opportune moment when your dish is nearly in front of you.
We seemed to grab almost one of everything and tasted a rainbow of mouth watering sushi. Most of which were mystery fish to us, but there was not one dish that wasn't totally tasty and completely impressive.
Osaka definitely lived up to its reputation of being a foodie paradise and didn't disappoint in my favorite dishes. I'm sure the tastes of the perfect sushi and udon from food city will haunt my feasting dreams for a while.


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We feel this way because regardless of the exact circumstance, vacations represent a significant investment for most of us, and the unforeseen need to cancel can and does happen. Having travel insurance can mean the difference between an enormous source of stress and a situation you simply don't have to worry about – often at a time when you really need to focus on other things.
We can't tell you if insuring is right for you. We can tell you that when we have customers who find themselves having to cancel who haven't purchased travel insurance, they usually wish they had. This is the conundrum of all insurance, it's best when it is a waste of money because of course things went as planned; it's that one time they don't that it's priceless to have it.
It's also important to note that, despite what customers often hope, most charter boats and companies are not willing to negotiate or offer any concession on their cancellation policies. Charter yachts represent a huge initial investment and ongoing cost outlay for the operator, and of course a charter week is absolutely perishable, and most operators find themselves simply unable to bear the cost of the lost time.
Cancellation penalties are the lion's share of your exposure in most cases, however, there are numerous other coverage's in travel insurance that could also come into play. Many U.S. health insurance polices don't cover you in foreign countries, making the emergency medical protection in travel insurance a huge benefit. There are other, smaller coverage's, such as baggage protection and expenses for missed connections that also add to the value of buying travel insurance.
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IN ONE OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY'S TOP FINE DINING DESTINATIONS, A SEASONED MIXOLOGIST REVELS IN FUN AND PUTTING NEW SPINS ON TREASURED STAPLES
BY GILDA ROGERS PHOTOS BY TOM ZAPCIC
Tucked within the heart of New Brunswick's vibrant downtown arts and cultural district sits an oasis of elegance and fine dining, embellished by soft lighting, an intimate romantic environment, and a large replace.
The grandeur of the chic, spacious bar area beckons visitors to settle in, peruse the libation menu, and meet affable lead mixologist Lee Ellis, 37, who has been working his way up in the industry since he was a teenager. After getting his start bussing and waiting tables, Ellis ascended to bartending six years ago. He soon realized he aspired to elevate his game. Enter Steakhouse 85.
"As I matured, I realized I needed to make a move," said Ellis. "I needed something else." e romantic, upscale ambiance that attracts loyal patrons to Steakhouse 85 was precisely the advancement he sought. "There's structure here," he continued. "It's family owned, which makes for a great relationship. I want people to have an experience, and for me to be more than just an order taker."
In the eight years Ellis has crafted martinis behind the bar of Steakhouse 85, he's watched industry trends rise and fall like waves, but certain elements remain constant. Cocktail ingredients, presentation, and taste are paramount, he said, adding he enjoys the aspect of interacting with guests.
"A drink should taste good, but I am a people person," he observed. "I make an impression on people, and I remember their names and drink preferences." Equally impressive are Steakhouse 85's specialty drinks and expansive wine selection. A particular featured favorite is the Jacques, named for the famous French chef, and made with a robust blend of Woodford Reserve, Grand Marnier, B&B, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters. For each drink purchased, Woodford Reserve donates $1 to the Jacqués Pépin Foundation, which combats homelessness, helps the formerly incarcerated learn culinary skills, and supports community kitchens.
"The drink became so popular we kept it on the menu," noted the mixologist. e restaurant enjoys the support of its corporate and educational neighbors in the diverse community, (population 56,000), including Rutgers University, Johnson & Johnson, and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, among others. Ellis said on weekdays "brown liquor" drinks are top choices to accompany menu items that range from steaks and chops to seafood, salads, burgers, and a fresh raw bar. A seasonal summer favorite is the White Negroni, made with Negroni Blanc and Lillet aperitif.
"We're a classic steakhouse that serves patrons from ages 21 to 80," said Ellis. "We put a twist on the classics." For example, he cited a refreshing pineapple-infused Cosmopolitan's wide appeal, particularly popular with younger patrons on weekends.
In addition to reading, watching movies, and playing video games, the mixologist spends his o hours with his wife of three years, Alida, a bartender at a different establishment whom he met at a party, and their two rescue dogs, Roxy and Gus
"We have fun together," said Ellis. For his wife's recent birthday, he sent her a singing telegram delivered by a woman dressed as Ariel from Disney's Little Mermaid, singing Journey's "Send Her My Love," her favorite song.
"She's Columbian and a good cook," added Ellis. "She makes a lot of Columbian comfort food, but she also has a broad range, like adding Moroccan pineapple and butter under the skin of our Thanksgiving turkey, which adds depth to the gravy." Ellis noted that as for the scratch-made Swedish meatballs, that's his domain. Ultimately, the couple aspires to own their own restaurant.
Steakhouse 85
85 Church Street / New Brunswick / 732.247.8585 / steakhouse85.com
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Q: SQL Developer DEFINE date Is there a way to change the &_DATE variable in SQL Developer?
Whenever I run the following code, it just shows todays date:
DEFINE RUN_DATE = &_DATE
I'd like to find a way to format the query so it finds the last day in the month.
Also, if possible, to change the format to show as YYMMDD?

A: SQL> select '&_DATE' from dual;
old   1: select '&_DATE' from dual
new   1: select '23-JUN-20' from dual

'23-JUN-2
---------
23-JUN-20

SQL> alter session set NLS_DATE_FORMAT='YYYYMMDD';

Session altered.

SQL> select '&_DATE' from dual;
old   1: select '&_DATE' from dual
new   1: select '20200623' from dual

'2020062
--------
20200623

SQL>

_DATE is defined to store result of the SYSDATE function in the database. It's output is based on the NLS_DATE_FORMAT setting for your session.
Or in SQL Developer -

But, you want the last day of the month...we'll, we have the LAST_DAY() function for you!
select LAST_DAY('&_DATE')
  from DUAL;

Returns '20200630' because we submitted _DATE which returns June 23 2020, so the function returns the last day of June 2020.

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Home [english] Issues Human Rights Defenders Egypt: Ill-treatment of (...)
Egypt: Ill-treatment of Alaa Abdel Fattah and Mohamed El-Baqer while in detention
EGY 004 / 0919 / OBS 075.2
Ill-treatment /
The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and FIDH, has received new information and requests your urgent intervention in the following situation in Egypt.
New information:
The Observatory has been informed by reliable sources about the ongoing detention, threats and acts of ill-treatment while in detention against Mr. Alaa Abdel Fattah, a blogger and member of the "No to Military Trials for Civilians" movement [1], and Mr. Mohamed El-Baqer, human rights lawyer and Director of Adalah Center for Rights and Freedoms,.
According to the information received, on October 9, 2019, Mr. Alaa Abdel Fattah was brought to the State Security Prosecution, where he reported that he was beaten during his arrest, then blindfolded as he was brought to Tora High Security Prison 2, forced to strip off all his clothes but his underwear, beaten up and verbally abused by soldiers as he walked through a corridor into the prison. He has since been subjected to further acts of beatings and threats throughout his detention. Moreover, before he was brought to the State Security Prosecution, he was specifically warned against speaking about his prison conditions. Yet at the end of the day Mr. Alaa Abdel Fattah was brought back to Tora High Security Prison 2 after his pre-trial detention order was renewed.
On October 9, 2019, Mr. Mohamed El-Baqer was also brought to the State Security Prosecution for questioning, where he similarly reported that during his transfer to Tora High Security Prison 2 on September 30, 2019, he was blindfolded and was made to walk bending while subjected to insults and humiliation. Upon arrival at the prison, he was deprived of all his belongings and dressed in prison uniform while blindfolded. Mr. Mohamed El-Baqer further stated that he had to wear the same underwear and without any personal hygiene items for nine days. He was not allowed to shower and was left to sleep on the floor, resulting in pains in his back and shoulders. He also contracted a skin infection, but when he asked to be examined by the prison doctor, his request was denied. While Mr. El-Baqer suffers from renal problems, he was denied access to clean drinking water or food from the prison canteen although his family had left money in his name in the prison safe, as is the rule in prisons. He had to drink the polluted prison water and consume food of extremely bad quality, in addition to lack of ventilation in his cell and denying him any time out of it. As a result Mr. El-Baqer requested to be transfer to another prison. On October 9, 2019, Mr. Mohamed El-Baqer's detention was also renewed for another 15 days.
The Observatory recalls that Mr. Alaa Abdel Fattah was arrested on September 29, 2019. Shortly after, his lawyer Mr. Mohamed El-Baqer was in turn arrested (see background information). Both were subsequently accused under Criminal Case 1356 of 2019 by State Security Prosecution on charges of "belonging to a terrorist group", "funding a terrorist group", "spreading false news undermining national security" and "using social media to commit publishing offenses", and were given 15 days of preventive detention pending investigation. Their place of detention remained unknown until October 1, when the prison authorities informed their families that they were detained in Tora High Security prison 2, where conditions of detention are very strict, and detainees are held in solitary confinement and are not allowed to receive any visit.
The Observatory expresses its utmost concern over the above-mentioned acts of ill-treatment against Messrs. Mohamed El-Baqer and Mr. Alaa Abdel Fattah while in detention, which is contrary to Egypt's obligations under the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
The Observatory is further concerned by the ongoing arbitrary detention of Messrs. Mohamed El-Baqer and Alaa Abdel Fattah and urges the Egyptian authorities to release them immediately and unconditionally and to put an end to all forms of harassment against them, including at the judicial level, as well as against all human rights defenders in Egypt.
On September 29, 2019, Mr. Mohamed El-Baqer was arrested at the State Security Prosecution premises while he was attending an investigation session with his client Mr. Alaa Abdel Fattah, who had been arrested earlier in the morning of that same day in his probation cell at the Dokki police station, where he was spending his daily 12 hours police monitoring. The Observatory recalls that on March 29, 2019 Mr. Alaa Abdel Fattah was released under probation from Cairo's Tora prison, at the term of his five-year sentence. As part of his probation, he was required to spend every night at the Dokki police station [2].
On September 30, 2019, Messrs. Mohamed El-Baqer and Alaa Abdel Fattah were transferred to Tora High Security prison 2.
The arrest of Messrs. Mohamed El-Baqer and Alaa Abdel Fattah came in the midst of a massive arrest campaign following demonstrations that called for President al-Sisi to step down following allegations of corruption and waste of public funds made against his family and a number of army leaders. At least 2,200 people have been arrested since September 20, 2019 in response to the protests, according to latest reports. On September 27, 2019, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet expressed "serious concerns about reports of lack of due process following wide-spread arrests linked to the protests in Egypt, and urged the authorities to respect the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in full compliance with international norms and standards".
Other human rights defenders have also been arrested, including human rights lawyer Mahienour El-Massry and Ms. Asmaa Dabees, founder of the "Daughter of the Nile", an initiative working on violence against women in Beheira with a focus on domestic violence, female genital mutilation, and forced marriage, who were respectively arbitrarily arrested on September 22 and September 26, 2019 [3].
Please write to the authorities in Egypt, urging them to:
i. Guarantee in all circumstances the physical integrity and psychological well-being of Messrs. Alaa Abdel Fattah and Mohamed El-Baqer, as well as that of all human rights defenders in Egypt;
ii. Release Messrs. Mohamed El-Baqer and Alaa Abdel Fattah immediately and unconditionally as their detention is arbitrary since it only seems to aim at punishing them for their human rights activities;
iii. Conduct an immediate, thorough and independent investigation into the above-mentioned allegations of ill-treatment against Messrs. Mohamed El-Baqer and Alaa Abdel Fattah, in order to identify all those responsible, bring them before an independent tribunal, and sanction them as provided by the law;
iv. Ensure Messrs. Mohamed El-Baqer and Alaa Abdel Fattah an access to adequate medical care;
v. Guarantee the unhindered access of Messrs. Mohamed El-Baqer and Alaa Abdel Fattah to a lawyer of their choice and their family members;
vi. Put an end to all acts of harassment, including at the judicial level, against Messrs. Mohamed El-Baqer and Alaa Abdel Fattah, as well as of all human rights defenders in Egypt and ensure that they are able to carry out their activities without hindrance;
vii. Conform in all circumstances to the provisions of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, adopted on December 9, 1998 by the United Nations General Assembly, in particular its Articles 1 and 12.2.;
viii. Ensure in all circumstances respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with international human rights instruments ratified by Egypt.
• President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Fax: +202 2391 1441. Email: p.spokesman@op.gov.eg, Twitter: @AlsisiOfficial
• Prime Minister, Mr. Mustafa Kemal Madbouly Mohamed. Email: pm@cabinet.gov.eg
• Minister of the Interior, Mr. Mahmoud Tawfik, Email: center@iscmi.gov.eg
• Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohamed Hossam Abdel-Rahim, Fax: +202 2795 8103
• Public Prosecutor, Counsellor Nabeel Sadek, Fax: +202 2577 4716
• Head of the Egyptian parliament's Human Rights Committee, Mr. Alaa Abed, Email: humanrightscomplaints@parliament.gov.eg
• Mr. Mohamed Fayeq, President of the National Council for Human Rights, Fax: + 202 25747497 / 25747670. Email: nchr@nchr.org.eg
• H.E. Mr. Alaa Youssef, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Egypt to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Email: mission.egypt@bluewin.ch
• Embassy of Egypt in Brussels, Belgium, Fax: +32 2 675.58.88; Email: embassy.egypt@skynet.be
Please also write to the diplomatic missions or embassies of Egypt in your respective country.
Geneva-Paris, October 10, 2019
The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (the Observatory) was created in 1997 by the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and FIDH. The objective of this programme is to intervene to prevent or remedy situations of repression against human rights defenders. OMCT and FIDH are both members of ProtectDefenders.eu, the European Union Human Rights Defenders Mechanism implemented by international civil society.
• Tel and fax OMCT +41 (0) 22 809 49 39 / +41 22 809 49 29
• Tel and fax FIDH +33 (0) 1 43 55 25 18 / +33 1 43 55 18 80
[1] This movement was set up in 2011 and denounced human rights abuses committed in particular by security forces and the army during the rule of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) after the fall of former President Mubarak.
[2] See Observatory Urgent Appeal EGY 002 / 1113 / OBS 095.8, published on March 29, 2019.
[3] See Observatory Urgent Appeals EGY 003 / 0919 / OBS 074 and EGY 005 / 0919 / OBS 076, published on September 23 and 30, 2019.
Member organisations - Egypt
Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies
Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR)
The Human Rights Association for the Assistance of Prisoners - HRAAP
Egypt: Ongoing arbitrary detention and judicial harassment of Asmaa Dabees and her family members
Egypt: Enforced disappearance of Mr. Mohamed El-Baqer and Mr. Alaa Abdel Fattah
Egypt: Arbitrary arrest of Ms. Mahienour El-Massry
Egypt: After one-year of unwarranted arrest and solitary confinement, Ramy Kamel must be freed
Stifling Egyptian civil society: Sexual violence by security forces surges under el-Sisi
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