Search

Anson H. Laytner and Jordan Paper, editors. The Chinese Jews of Kaifeng: A Millennium of Adaptation and Endurance. Lanham: Lexington Books, 2017. vii, 270 pp. Hardcover $105.00, ISBN 978-1-4985-5026-0. The [...]

Byline: -SLOANE CROSLEY Hot Type Take a nice long walk off a literary pier with fall's big books. First, Pulitzer Prize winner Jennifer Egan makes her maiden deep dive into [...]

Byline: -SLOANE CROSLEY Campus Dramas It's all cafeteria trays and dormitory IDs until it isn't. VANITY FAIR's Schools for Scandal (Simon & Schuster), edited by Graydon Carter, offers not just [...]

Byline: SLOANE CROSLEY PHOTOGRAPH BY MARK SCH�FER STAGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT 'I wanted to write a new play,' explains the playwright at the center of Paula Vogel's Indecent, 'that posed contemporary [...]

Byline: PHOTOGRAPH BY JAAP BUITENDIJK SLOANE CROSLEY Fanfair February 7, 2017 DOWNTOWN L.A. ON THE UP p. 98 HOT TYPE p. 100 HOT TRACKS: CHANCE THE RAPPER p. 102 BACK [...]

Byline: -A. M. HOMES Of Microbes and Men Michael Tolkin is a soothsayer, an early reader of our psychological topography, and his new book, NK3 (Atlantic Monthly Press), is either [...]

Byline: Susan Duncan, Jerry Papers, Woody Franzen, and Pat Otto Vertical connections, constructed using inquiry, give students the skills to reach new heights in both their academic and local communities. [...]

The organizational process change dynamic through a theoretical lens of business process reengineering (BPR) models to identify success factors is explored. The change vision can be effectively communicated to the people by the top management, who are responsible for making the resources available to process workers to effectively do their job.

ABSTRACT Change management is a critical issue in the current fast-paced business environment. Organizations are being bombarded with global business change, innovations in communications, and rapidly evolving information systems capabilities. [...]

As always, Trump bends the rules in his favor. In his version, rock smashes scissors and flattens paper.Three-toed SlothThe result of hard-fought negotiations: 'She'll let him hold one finger.' 'He [...]

The article focuses on voice technology being developed by the U.S. Navy. The commercial potential for voice technology innovations currently being developed by the U. S. Navy is immense. Although speech technology has existed for two decades, widespread use is a recent phenomenon. Following improvements in accuracy, speed, portability, and high-noise operation, the development of speech dictation and recognition applications by the private sector, federal agencies, and armed services has increased. The Naval Voice Interactive Device (NVID) prototype is a compact, mobile computing device that includes voice interactive technology, stylus screen input capability, and an indoor-readable display that enables shipboard medical personnel to complete environmental survey checklists, view reference materials related to these checklists, manage tasks, and generate reports using the collected data. Despite current limitations in speech technology, the NVID prototype was successful in reducing the time needed to complete inspections, supporting local reporting requirements, and allowing corpsmen to complete surveys expeditiously. The potential of this type of innovation is immense for commercial industry, public medical industry and also manufacturing and services industry. Widespread adoption of these and related technologies across industry and consumer applications is certain to result in timesavings, convenience, and safety.

The article informs Employees of the White Mountain Paper, formerly known as the Gorham Mill, express their gratitude for the positive changes brought about by the acquisition of the mill by Behrens Investment Group. They highlight the significant investments made in the mill's infrastructure and workforce development, as well as the efforts to stabilize paper-making in the North Country.

John Dillon, chairman and CEO of International Paper (IP) (Stamford, CT), has announced his retirement as of Oct. 31. John Faraci, currently IP president, will succeed him as chairman and [...]

Steps for diagnosing and treating patients with von Willebrand's disease are described. Von Willebrand's disease is an bleeding disorder that is caused by an inherited lack of the clotting mechanism known as von Willebrand factor.

A recent study by The Strategis Group projects world wide wireless growth to increase by nearly 500 million subscribers by 2004. Increased data traffic, falling prices and new usage habits […]

Although long-term power outages happen only a few times a year, in most parts of the country, power fluctuations occur at least once a day. One daily fluctuation is enough […]

Editor's Note: The information in this article first appeared in 'Ahead of the Curve,' a free weekly electronic newsletter. See 'Additional Resources' at left for more information on subscribing to [...]

The article focuses on the pattern of matrilineality and female conversion of the Chinese Jews and mentions topics including Jewish identity, understanding of Judaism, and worship.

The article offers the author's insights on the interrelationship between the government and religion in China and the role of religious institutions to the policies in China.

The article identifies ways both coding and clinical documentation integrity (CDI) professionals can collaborate during patient admission and post-discharge to effectively meet documentation objectives, using the Identify, Clarify, Interconnect, and Validate (ICIV) model. Topics discussed include sources that can help managers identify one clinical/coding topics to focus on for documentation and coding improvement, and shared file that should be created for both teams.

The article explores issues related to the worship and prayers of Chinese Jewish magistrates with regard to their priestly duties stating that they could remain true to their Jewish beliefs as they deemed the duties as a sign of respect to ancestors and to their community instead of prayers to God.

TOP 20 RENTALS Week ended December 6, 2009 RANK THIS LAST TITLE STREET VIDEO LABEL GENRE WEEK WEEK DATE 1 New Night at the 12/1/09 Fox Comedy Museum: Battle of [...]

The article presents the policies on religion and Judaism in China. It notes that the Chinese government and religion are intertwined as they can be outlined over the past years. This relationship is outlined from the elite clans acquiring supremacy over others and leads to dynastic kingdoms and empires. It can also be traced during the collapse of the first successful Chinese empire. It points out that the governments have traditionally supported all aspects of religion in the country.

The article describes Sara and Paul Steinfeld's Christmas-decorated home. The chandelier by Philippe Anthonioz is draped in olive branches for the holidays. The Steinfelds used natural decorations that complement their art-filled interiors. Fruit hand-dipped in wax, along with ornaments, pinecones, and evergreen foliage, surrounds contemporary silver candlesticks for an eye-catching centerpiece.

The article describes the interior decoration of a home in Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia by designer Barbara Westbrook. The design aims to create a feeling of intimacy without being overdone. Residential designer Charles Heydt of Pak Heydt and Associates was hired to change some architectural details for the house. Details about the theme of design and furnishings used are cited.

The article describes interior decoration and home furnishing trends. Designer Mimi Williams suggested the use of mirrors to play with reflection and portrait in the home and to amplify light, add dimension and create drama in any part of the house. An antique European mirror and a midcentury chest bounce light around the living room of designer Renea Abbott.

An interview with Dan Carithers, an interior designer, is presented. When asked about his most favorite interiors in a show house at Regents Park, a collection of town houses and flats in Atlanta, Georgia, he reveals that he loves the house's contradiction of modern art and traditional furniture. He comments on the importance of comfort in interior design. He also states that he has no rules when it comes to decorating.

The article focuses on the interior design of a town house at Regents Park, a collection of town homes and flats in Atlanta, Georgia. It discusses how the design team, which include Yong Pak, a residential designer from Pak Heydt & Associates, Charles Heydt, Pak's partner, and Dan Carithers, designed the interior decoration of a home in Regents Park that incorporates timeless design with comfort and convenience.

A directory for home furnishing stores in Atlanta, Georgia is presented.

Features Susan Bahl, an interior designer from Sebastopol, California, about remodeling houses for resale. Sensitivity of Bahl to chemical-filled products she used in her work; Information on outgassing; Coverage and decorative possibilities of low- and zero-volatile organic compound paints. INSETS: Color Cues;Palatable Paints.

MONDAY MEMO A bankruptcy commentary from Lewis J. Paper, partner, Keck, Mahin & Cate, Washington Bankruptcy. It used to be a term that concerned only relatively few companies throughout the [...]

Presents an overview of efforts to curb climate change in Australia. Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; Withdrawal of the United States from the initiative; Stabilization of carbon dioxide.

But if ye will not hearken unto me, and will not do all those commandments . . . I will break the pride of your power; and I will make [...]

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including two on the article "Common Current Misconceptions About the Kaifeng Jewish Community" by Jordan Paper and another on the ommission of Cyprus from the list of countries in the magazine.

The article discusses the ten major misconceptions about the Kaifeng Jews in China. These include the confusion between the Jews in China and Chinese Jews, the assumptions that these Jews came via the Silk Road, and that they were the first and the largest or only synagogue community in the country. Also included are misconceptions that male Jews began marrying Chinese women in the 17th century and that the Chinese Judaism ended after they took Chinese names and wore Chinese clothing.